Traveller, September 27, 2012

Fort Lee

Vol. 72, No. 39

Serving the community of Fort Lee,Virginia, since 1941

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See Pages 20-21 Prayer Breakfast Brings Message of Caring Page 3 U.S. Army Culinary Team Preps for Olympic Meet in Europe Page 12 See Inside: Kenner Health Care Guide Special Insert Chaplain’s Corner ..........................Page 2 News Briefs ....................................Page 4 America’s Military..........................Page 7 Kenner Connection ......................Page 14 McGillicuddy’s Word Search........Page 26 Calendar of Events................Pages 29-33

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Photo by T. Anthony Bell To reach the Traveller Staff, call (804) 734-7147.

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September 27, 2012 • TRAVELLER • 3

SCoE Breakfast Serves Message of Caring

by Patrick Buffett Managing Editor

A prayer breakfast at the Regimental Club Monday was the first of many activities that took place here this week in connection with today’s observance of Suicide Prevention Stand Down Day. About 150 guests attended the Sustainment Center of Excellence-sponsored breakfast that included welcoming remarks by Maj. Gen. Larry D. Wyche, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general, and a keynote address by Chaplain (Col.) Charles Egert, installation chaplain.

“As we go through this week, I want us to really think about how we can take better care of one another,” said Wyche while discussing the purpose of the observance.

He then described the “tremendous” impact of a recent Fort Lee Traveller article that discussed a lieutenant’s reaction to the suicide of a close friend and said it is that sort of personal connection that will make the difference in awareness and prevention.

“I’m telling you, team, together we can do this,” Wyche continued. “I truly believe from the bottom of my heart that Fort Lee is the best installation in the United States Army, and the reason is that we support one another. So, let’s think about those things we can do to strengthen one another and take care of one another. Our goal is to never

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The Bittner sisters perform an instrumental rendition of “How Great Thou Art” during the Sustainment Center of Excellence Prayer Breakfast Monday at the Regimental Club. Pictured from left are Gabriella, Priscilla, Jacqueline and Abigail - all members of the Fort Lee Family.

The prayer breakfast also included a brass ensemble from the 392nd Army Band. lose another Soldier or Family member (to suicide) here again.”

To be effective, Egert said as he opened his remarks, this week’s stand down activities had to promote open and honest dialogue. That can be challenging with a topic that not only touches many people emotionally because of a past experience with suicide, but is also riddled with the

negative stigmas of seeking help.

Egert then offered his take on where he feels the problem lies with suicide awareness and prevention. “I would suggest to you a couple of things,” he said. “There’s not a problem in the military these days with education on SEE MESSAGE, PAGE 6

Strrretch Advanced Leader Course students from the Logistics Noncommissioned Officer Academy perform Physical Readiness Training stretches during evaluations Friday at Williams Stadium. Each of the students was evaluated on the ability to properly lead a physical training formation. The course consists of a 90-day distance learning phase that focuses on common training objectives and an approximate eight-week residence phase that provides students with the latest tactics and techniques necessary to accomplish their duties as logisticians.

PHOTO BY T. ANTHONY BELL

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Siren Calls for Action What do you do when you the exterior sirens are sounded?

A. Ignore them.

B. Check to see if it is 12:15 p.m.

Wednesday or assume it is a test.

C. Nothing because I do not hear it in my building.

D. Pay attention to the message after the siren tone to see what the issue is.

If the answer was “A,” read on to refresh your understanding of the importance of the installation warning system. If you answered “B,” that is better, but we all know what happens when we assume. If you answered “C,” hold that thought; we will get to that in a moment. If you chose “D,” give yourself a pat on the back because that is the best answer.

Let’s look at answer “C” first.

The Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security hears this issue when it asks for suggestions and concerns.

Exterior sirens are meant to be heard while outside, not inside. This answer is often followed by “How are we to know when something is happening?”

There are two answers to that question.

If you are lucky enough to work in a building that was created or touched by BRAC, then you probably have an Interior Voice notification system in your building. The potential bad side is it cannot save lives unless the building’s facility manager knows about it, how to access it and how to operate it or has a plan for its activation.

The second answer, if your building does not have an IV system, requires active planning and response when weather watches are issued. Remember, “We watch for a warning” because the warning is more dangerous.

A suggested plan is to send a person outside to listen for the sirens or watch for the funnel cloud. Once either is observed, the person contacts someone inside the building and retreats to the planned safe area. The person inside raises the alarm to the entire building by a pre-established, practiced plan.

A major part of preparing for an emergency is knowing how to recognize and respond to a notification. Answers “A” and “B” involve ignorance and assumptions, both things people cannot afford in a crisis.

Most of the Fort Lee community knows about the Wednesday afternoon siren test.

It says, “This is a test of the Fort Lee early warning system. If this were a real emergency, you would be advised to tune in to your local cable, TV and radio for further information.

This is only a test.” An appropriate reaction is to test the office SOP, review your personal reaction plan, quiz a co-worker as to what to do or confirm you have the IOC hotline programmed into your phone.

Know what you are going to do in an emergency. This requires knowledge of the SOP for your building. Find it, read it, understand it. If you do not understand or disagree with a part of the SOP or there is no SOP, ask your supervisor about it.

Another part of the knowledge base you need is what the exterior sirens will say so you can plan appropriately if you are out of your building when something happens.

In addition to the test message, the community may also hear, “This is a Fort Lee warning notification. A tornado has been spotted. Take cover immediately and seek shelter. Tune in to local media for further information. If in open, move to low ground.” This message will be activated when Fort Lee is under a National Weather Service tornado warning.

The last prepared message is. “All clear.

The severe weather pattern has moved out of the Fort Lee Area.” While this message is specific to weather situations, it will be used for all incidents for which the sirens are activated. Because some people cannot hear the all clear, the hotline number – (804) 765-2649 – is available. Start calling after about 30 minutes since most incidents last at least that long. If, when testing your SOP, you find out the ability to phone the hotline or hear any all clear message might be an issue, contact the protection branch of DPTMS. While these are the pre-programmed messages, there are other scenarios that might require the use of the PA system to make announcements as well. These messages will tell you the emergency and how to respond to it as appropriate.

– Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security

NEWS BRIEFS Flu Shots

The Occupational Health section at Kenner Army Health Clinic will provide a flu shot clinic for Department of Defense Civilians every Tuesday, 9-11 a.m., beginning Oct 2. Participants are required to show their CAC cards. The required forms and information are at www.kenner.narmc.amedd.army.mil/ Pages/OccupationalHealth.aspx.

For details, call (804) 734-9159.

Post Town Hall

The next Installation Town Hall will be Oct. 9, 3-4:30 p.m., at the Lee Theater. Among the topics to be covered are gate hours and new access requirements, road projects on and around Fort Lee, the residential community initiative and civilian hiring practices.

For details, call (804) 734-7997.

Post Yard Sale

The Friends of the Army Women’s Museum Association will host a fall community yard sale on Oct. 13, 7 a.m. - noon, in the museum parking lot. Booth space may be reserved for a $20 tax-deductible donation. The association is also accepting donations of items.

All proceeds support the museum.

For details, call (804) 691-5443.

Prior Service

The U.S. Air Force is accepting applications for its prior service enlistment program from individuals who meet the requirements outlined in AFRSI 362001 and graduated from basic military training.

Applications are accepted on a firstcome, first-served basis.

For details, call the recruiting office at (804) 290-0384.

Jewish Holy Days

Yom Kippur observances continue through Oct. 8. Sabbath and festival services will be conducted at Congregation Brith Achim, 314 South Blvd., Petersburg.

In accordance with Army regulations, commanders will excuse Soldiers wishing to attend services when that does not

interfere with mission accomplishment.

For a detailed schedule of services, call (804) 732-3968.

Lee Oktoberfest

Fort Lee’s annual Oktoberfest is set for Oct. 13, 5-10 p.m., at the Post Field House. Admission is $6 for adults; children 12 and under are admitted free.

Food, beverages and game tickets will be sold separately.

Schenickelfritz and the Oompahs will provide the music while the Hirschjaeger Dancers perform German folk dances. KidZone inflatable games will be available for children.

For details, visit www.leemwr.com.

MC Store Hours

As of Oct. 1, the Fort Lee Military Clothing Store will no longer be open on Mondays. The change in hours is part of the Department of Defense’s continued focus on efficiencies. The Army has reduced funding in support of military clothing facilities. The agency charged with managing these operations, the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, has altered hours to reflect current funding support.

“Monday generally has the lowest average sales,” said the Exchange’s General Manager Audrey Alston.

“Closing on Mondays will have the least impact on MC shoppers at Fort Lee. All other days and hours will remain the same as will our goal of making sure every Soldier has whatever uniform, boot or insignia he or she needs.”

Fort Lee is one of 32 Army MC stores worldwide instructed to implement new hours beginning next month.

All changes have been coordinated with the Department of the Army.

KAHC Renovates

Kenner Army Health Clinic has started renovating the main corridors on the first floor. Protective barriers have reduced the width by half. Patients and visitors are asked to use caution in the construction areas. The project will be completed in stages, starting with the TRICARE corridor.

For details, call (804) 734-9189.

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September 27, 2012 • TRAVELLER • 5

Army to Change Officer Evaluation Reports

by Gary Sheftick Army News Service

FORT MEADE, Md. – New rating forms will be adopted next year as the Army implements significant changes to its Officer Evaluation System.

The new officer evaluation forms will come in three different versions or “grade plates” as they’re termed, based on the rank of rated officers. The new system will include profiles for raters (not just senior raters), and enable senior raters to better identify the very best officers in a competitive environment.

It’s the first time in history that “inflated” ratings are not the reason for changing the Officer Evaluation Report, said George Piccirilli, chief of the Evaluations, Selections and Promotions Division at Human Resources Command, or HRC, Fort Knox, Ky. Piccirilli said the changes are instead aimed at instilling rater accountability, more accurately identifying elite performers and synching the report with current leadership doctrine.

Leadership doctrine has changed since 1997, Piccirilli said, when DA Form 67-9 was first adopted.

The new DA 67-10 will eliminate the 16 boxes for “attributes, skills and actions.” Instead, raters will be required to write statements about an officer’s attributes,

specifically “character, presence and intellect,” along with how the officer “leads, develops and achieves.”

The new form requires raters to be “more descriptive” and not just check blocks, Piccirilli said.

The new form is scheduled to be adopted in December 2013 by all components, including the National Guard and Army Reserve. Until then, training will be offered.

Beginning in June, HRC will offer “train-the-trainer” courses at Fort Knox. Mobile training teams will visit commands and online training will be available.

“We’re trying to reduce anxiety,” Piccirilli said. “When we change something, we always have that anxiety.”

He said lieutenant colonels and above may especially feel anxiety at first about the senior-rater block on their OER that’s designed to identify the top 10 percent of talent.

The “top 10 percent block” will identify the “truly gifted and exclusive officers,” Piccirilli said, on OERs for lieutenant colonels and senior officers.

There will be three versions of the new OER: one for captains and below, another for field grade officers and chief warrant officers in the three highest grades and a third for colonels and brigadier generals, dubbed “strategic leaders.”

In addition, the field-grade OER will have a slightly different version for lieutenant colonels and chief warrant

officers 5. For them, senior raters will have five blocks instead of four to evaluate potential. This includes the “top 10 percent” box and the “most qualified” box. The cumulative percentage of both boxes cannot exceed 49 percent.

The forms will be web-based and choosing the different versions will be “seamless,” according to Piccirilli. He said raters who access the Army Publishing Directorate website will click the rank of the officer they are rating and the proper form will automatically pop up.

“The form itself is not just a piece of paper,” Piccirilli said. “It’s the behavior that we drive to make sure we identify those right officers and that the raters are accountable for their assessments.”

HRC is developing the online application now, Piccirilli said, and working with the Army Publishing Directorate to perfect the different grade plates.

“We want to vary how we look at different grades,” Piccirilli said, “We want to engender rater accountability.”

Accountability will be developed because raters will only be able to check the top block on less than 50 percent of the officers they rate. Since the forms are filled out online, a “misfire” will occur if raters exceed that percentage.

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Chaplain (Col.) Charles Egert, installation chaplain, delivers remarks as the featured speaker of the Sustainment Center of Excellence Prayer Breakfast Monday at the Regimental Club. His inspirational message emphasized the importance of understanding and caring for the value of every service member. The breakfast was the first of many events scheduled here this week as part of Fort Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Suicide Prevention Stand Down Day observance.

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the subject â&#x20AC;Ś and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a problem with training and equipment â&#x20AC;Ś I would suggest also that this is not related to military values.â&#x20AC;?

The problem is â&#x20AC;&#x153;valueâ&#x20AC;? itself, he continued. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For unless I know that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m important to a few important people, and unless you know that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re important to a few significant people, we are tempted to minimize our own value and the value of others.â&#x20AC;?

Posing the question, â&#x20AC;&#x153;How is value measured?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Egert held up props like a pliersshaped multi-purpose tool that many would find useful in a field exercise setting but of no real intrinsic value, â&#x20AC;&#x153;unless I told you that this tool was given to me by my father before he passed away. What is the value then? â&#x20AC;&#x153;And how do we measure the value of our people?â&#x20AC;? he posed later in the discussion?.â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the military, is it based on education? On rank? Experience? Is it based on age? Does an old guy who came in the Army in 1975 have more value than that private in initial entry training? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I believe we have value not because of what the government said about us, not because of what mom and dad said about us and not because of what our teachers said about us. We have value because God says we have value. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Let me suggest this â&#x20AC;Ś we will solve this suicide problem when we communicate to our brothers and sisters that they have value.

We must help others realize that they really are important, that they make a difference.

Their lives have purpose and meaning, and they have importance to us 24-7.â&#x20AC;?

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an old saying that you can tell the measure of a great man by how he treats others in his life, Egert noted. But thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a catch. Before individuals can give value to others, they must see themselves as valuable. They canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t give away what they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t possess. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If others see me as a donkeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rear end, it reflects how I treat others and the expectation to bring them down to my level,â&#x20AC;? said the chaplain. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are our brotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s keeper â&#x20AC;Ś let me remind you of that this morning.

We have a responsibility for one another. I know I am not the man I was 25 years ago, and thank God Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not the man Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to be 25 years from now. Hopefully, all of us are on a similar path, heading in the direction of where God wants us to be â&#x20AC;&#x201C; serving him and serving one another.â&#x20AC;?

Concluding his talk with a short story about Michael Orr, the professional football player who had little hope of accomplishing anything in his life before being adopted by a Mississippi couple, as depicted in the movie, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Blind Side,â&#x20AC;? Egert challenged the audience with a simple question. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the Michael Orr in your life? â&#x20AC;Ś That skinny young Soldier, Sailor, Airman or Marine you rub shoulders with everyday who shows little prospects. I ask you today, this week, this year to treat others in your life with value; not just from a military standpoint, but in the way that God thinks of us all.â&#x20AC;?

Other Stand Down Day activities that have already occurred this week include additional prayer breakfasts on Tuesday and Wednesday (with others scheduled later today and tomorrow), health information fairs at CASCOM and the Post Field House and an installation-wide run this morning.

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With a 5k Race, a 1-Mile Moonwalk and the Haunted Happenings festival, Full Moon Madness combines the fun of Halloween with healthy activities for all ages.

Full Moon Madness starts at 11 a.m. and runs through 7 p.m., Oct. 6 at the John Tyler Community College Midlothian Campus.

The main event is the 5k race, managed and manually timed by the Richmond Road Runners. The race will begin at 2:30 p.m. followed by the awards ceremony at 3:30 p.m. Awards will be given to the top three male and female placers in five age categories and overall.

More fun is waiting for military Families at the 1-Mile Moonwalk and Haunted Happenings.

The family-friendly 1-Mile Moonwalk begins at 4:30 p.m. It is a great opportunity to show off Halloween costumes and features Nutzy, Zinger and Parker the Pig from the Richmond Flying Squirrels throughout the JTCC course.

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community. Haunted Happenings begins at 4 p.m. and includes: a performance by the Richmond childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entertainment group Silly Bus, freaky face painting, creepy crafts, kids costume contest, inflatable rides, haunted house, and a trick or treat trail to name a few.

Free blood pressure, pulse oxymetry, glucose and stress checks will also be available along with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ask a Docâ&#x20AC;? at the Moonlight Clinic.

Up to 300 military members can register for the 5k race or 1-Mile Moonwalk absolutely free. The fee for civilians is $20-$25 for the 5k race and $8-$15 for the 1-Mile Moonwalk, depending on age.

Online registration for the event closes Oct. 4 but race-day registration is available starting at 11 a.m.

Packet and T-shirt pick up will begin on Oct. 5 at the Midlothian Campus from noon to 6 p.m. or on race day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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With the constant moving, changing of schools and friends and having a parent who’s deployed or geographically dispersed, being in a military family can, at times, be exceedingly stressful for children.

While an outgoing adventurous child may thrive on the social challenges posed by moving, making new friends and becoming familiar with new surroundings and environments, a more introspective child may find it difficult to transition so frequently, said Lemmon.

“They may begin to isolate themselves and feel it’s not worth the effort to make new close friendships out of the fear they’ll have to pull away again in just few years,” he said.

In addition, children whose military parents are exceptionally busy with their work or have jobs that require them to travel a lot or live apart from the family may have difficulty staying emotionally connected to their military parent. This could result in excessive worry, sadness and feelings of isolation in the child, according to Lemmon.

“Fortunately, this is rare,” he said. “Experienced military parents usually develop good systems of maintaining important connections with their children while they’re away doing important and necessary work for the nation. And luckily these days, there are a lot of great tools that allow military parents who are geographically separated to stay in touch, such as email, video calling and frequent texting.”

But being in a military family can become overwhelming for any or all of its members. When this happens, according Lemmon, significant depression or an anxiety can occur that may impair healthy functioning within the Family, and behavioral health conditions can make it that much harder to deal with the challenges of military life.

This is when military Families need to reach out for help.

“It’s critical that we all receive the message that asking for help, even in military Families, is a sign of strong and healthy individuals, not a sign of weakness,” said Lemmon. “The military has gone to extraordinary lengths to provide excellent resources to help service members and families get through exceedingly challenging times.”

Parents can foster resilience in their children by helping instill in them the six C’s, described as the essential building blocks of resiliency – competence, confidence, character, contribution, coping skills and control.

COMPETENCE: This is the ability or know-how to handle situations effectively. It’s not a vague feeling or hunch that, “I can do this.” Competence is acquired through actual experience. Parents should be aware of when and what their children are doing right and give them opportunities to develop important skills so they will feel competent. We undermine competence when we

don’t allow young people to recover themselves after a fall.

CONFIDENCE: Young people need confidence to be able to navigate the world, think outside the box and recover from challenges. True confidence, the solid belief in one’s own abilities, is rooted in competence. Children gain confidence by demonstrating their competence in real situations. Confidence is not a warm-and-fuzzy selfesteem that supposedly results from telling kids they’re special or precious. Children who experience their own competence and know they are safe and protected develop a deep-seated security that promotes the confidence to face and cope with challenges. When parents support children in finding their own islands of competence and building on them, they prepare kids to gain enough confidence to try new ventures and trust their abilities to make sound choices.

CHARACTER: Young people need a clear sense of right and wrong and a commitment to integrity to ensure they are prepared to make wise choices, contribute to the world and become stable adults. Children with character enjoy a strong sense of self-worth and confidence. They are more comfortable sticking to their own values and demonstrating a caring attitude toward others.

CONTRIBUTION: Young people who contribute to the well-being of others will receive gratitude rather than condemnation. They learn that contributing feels good.

Children who understand the importance of personal contribution gain a sense of purpose that can motivate them.

They not only take actions and make choices that improve the world, but they also enhance their own competence, character and sense of connection. Teens who contribute to their communities will be surrounded by reinforcing appreciation instead of the low expectations and condemnation so many teens endure.

COPING SKILLS: Children who learn to cope effectively with stress are better prepared to overcome life’s challenges and will be less likely to turn to dangerous quick fixes when stressed. The best protection against unsafe, worrisome behaviors may be a wide repertoire of positive, adaptive coping strategies.

CONTROL: Young people who understand that privileges and respect are earned through demonstrated responsibility learn to make wise choices and feel a sense of control. If parents make all the decisions, children are denied opportunities to learn control. A child who feels “everything always happens to me” tends to become passive, pessimistic or even depressed. He sees control as external, whatever he does really doesn’t matter because he has no control of the outcome. A resilient child knows he has internal control. By his choices and actions, he determines the results. He knows that he can make a difference, which further promotes his competence and confidence.

Young people live up or down to expectations set for them. They need adults who believe in them unconditionally and hold them to the high expectations of being compassionate, generous and creative.

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Retiree Appreciation Day Draws 425 An estimated 425 rethe day as an opportunity to renew tirees, their spouses or acquaintances, get news about widows and their chilbenefits and entitlements, and take dren filled the auditorium care of other important tasks like and corridors at Faughn getting new identification cards, Hall for the 2012 Fort Lee medical checks and their flu shots.

Retiree Appreciation Day Forbes began his keynote address Saturday. by thanking the active duty members Event highlights includin the auditorium and the retirees for ed a keynote address by their work laying the foundations for Rep. J. Randy Forbes, flu America’s freedoms. vaccines, blood pressure “I want to begin by thanking checks and health news you for keeping us free,” he said. from Kenner Army Health The congressman, who represents Clinic and informational more than 85,000 veterans among booths from installation the constituents in Virginia’s 4th and community agencies District, shared stories of his early such as the Army and Air days in office and how his father’s Force Exchange Service, service in World War II shaped PHOTO BY KIMBERLY K. FRITZ the Fort Lee Commissary, Catherine Walton, spouse of retired Army Spc. his life of service. Keeping his the Association of the U.S. Clarence Walton, gets a flu shot from Donald speech focused on the military Army, the Family and Broadnax of the Kenner Army Health Clinic’s Active and not politics, Forbes promised MWR Directorate, the Duty section during Retiree Appreciation Day to continue to honor the nation’s Fort Lee Sergeant Major Saturday at the Soldier Support Center. promises made to veterans and to Association and many othkeep the promises that ensure the Command Sgt. Maj. Sheila Nelson, nation continues to have an all volunteer ers. More than 300 retiree and Family member identification cards were renewed, said U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Lee, command force. Vicki Ingram, Human Resources Ollie S. Flippen Jr., chief of the Personnel sergeant major, welcomed the retirees to director, said Retiree Appreciation Day the Soldier Support Center. She described always brings a good turnout of both Management Division.

retirees and supporters. This year, more than 26 Fort Lee agencies and organizations participated in the event, including a mobile Veterans Administration unit able to assist retirees with their VA benefits processing.

“This day is our opportunity to show the retired military community our appreciation for their service to our country,” she said. “Each year, we look forward to providing them with updated information on their privileges and benefits as well as new programs.”

Many retirees seize the event to meet with active duty service members, said retired Sgt. Maj. Clement Clark.

“It’s a good time to see what’s happening in the military now and get services in a one-stop shop,” he said.

Wanda Baugh, wife of a retired U.S. Army Reserve sergeant major, said she comes to get information and the health checks provided by Kenner. “It’s good to be able to get the flu shot, identification cards, updated information and hear news about retiree benefits all in an easily accessible place,” she said.

– Staff Reports and Kenner Army Health Clinic

New Transition Assistance Program Ready for Rollout

by Gary Sheftick Army News Service

WASHINGTON – Parts of a new transition assistance program, or TAP, were tested this summer and it will be ready for separating service members over the next few months, officials reported to lawmakers recently.

Leaders of an interagency team testified to the House Veterans Affairs Committee, subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, about the revamped TAP. It includes a fiveday workshop for troops leaving military service. Army Adjutant General Brig. Gen. Jason T. Evans and officials from the other military services also testified at the hearing.

The first day of the TAP workshop will be led by Defense or service officials, the next three days will be an employment workshop developed by the Department of Labor and the last day will consist primarily of Veterans Affairs briefings, according to John Moran, deputy assistant secretary for Operations and Management, Veterans’ Employment and Training Service, Department of Labor.

A new interactive VA brief will be ready for rollout to all components by Nov. 21, said Danny Pummill, director of the Veterans Benefits Administration/Department of

Defense Program Office. The employment workshop has been given at seven pilot installations and will be ready for all TAP sites by January, Moran said.

Troops attending TAP will be able to select a path, depending upon whether they plan to pursue education after the military, search for a job or start their own business, said Susan Kelly, deputy director, Transition to Veterans Program Office, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness.

“We are all in agreement that one size does not fit all,” Kelly said of transition assistance for an estimated 300,000 service members expected to separate annually from the military during each of the next four years.

After the initial mandatory five-day workshop, additional days of training will be available depending upon the path that service members select and their ability to meet “career readiness standards,” Kelly said.

For instance, a retiring lieutenant colonel with two graduate degrees will probably be more comfortable in his pursuit of further education, she said, than a young first-term Soldier unfamiliar with university entrance requirements.

TAP can prepare departing service members for technical training or trade schools, as well as college, Kelly said.

TAP can help them prepare resumes for a job search and help them determine how their military schooling could translate into career credentials. It can help them develop a financial plan, she said, and it can help them prepare to start their own business.

“Boots to Business” is a pilot program that will begin at Fort Sill, Okla., in October, said Rhett Jeppson, of the Small Business Administration.

Similar pilot programs have already been launched with the Navy and Marine Corps, he said.

Nearly one in 10 small businesses is veteran-owned, Jeppson said. Boots to Business will expose troops to entrepreneurship. A two-day program will help troops develop a business plan, he said.

Syracuse University was involved in helping design the program, he added.

The Army has a life-long commitment to Soldiers, said its adjutant general. Evans discussed the redesigned Army Career and Alumni Program which he said has already been tested at a number of pilot sites and stressed the new command emphasis that the program has been given.

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Company Commander Saves Career, Marriage by Asking for Help

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FRESNO, Calif. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;The last night of my recruiting battalionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual training conference, I told my commander that I had issues and was drinking heavily. That night I turned to my chain of command, it turned out to be the best thing to happen to my Family and my life.â&#x20AC;?

Former Fresno Recruiting Company Commander Capt.

Jeff T. Jones said he was drinking to suppress issues resulting from post-traumatic stress disorder and feelings of being overloaded, of not being competent. When these feelings took over, he stopped taking prescribed medication and started self-medicating with alcohol. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My alcoholism was a direct result of suppressing multiple things,â&#x20AC;? Jones said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;[I was] drinking because I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sleep, drinking to numb feelings that I had, drinking because I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seek help and drinking because I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t handling my workload. It was a snowball effect.â&#x20AC;?

Jones had been heavily drinking for more than a year before he finally turned to his chain of command for help.

During the annual training conference, recruiters were briefed on the available resources, the integrated forms of care, treatment, Family and organization, and how to manage recruiting workloads. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was sitting through training and then going back to

my room and realizing that I was not implementing any of this for myself,â&#x20AC;? Jones remembered. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought that I was there for my company, but I was not really presenting myself as a mentor or someone to look up to. I was a failure to my entire company.â&#x20AC;?

Jones said he also recalled a visit by the U.S. Army Recruiting Command, or USAREC, Commanding General Maj. Gen. David L. Mann, who emphasized the importance of taking care of Families and Soldiers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Taking care of Soldiers and Family also means that you have to take care of yourself first.â&#x20AC;?

Jones admitted he had to swallow his pride. There are bumps in the road. People do get wounded. The Army is going to move on, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s up to individuals to take care of themselves. Jones asked himself why he had worked so hard to help other Soldiers, yet had failed to take care of one Soldier: himself. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I realized that I could potentially lose my Family and my career; I had to make a decision,â&#x20AC;? Jones said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That hard call didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come easy; it isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t easy for any Soldier in the Army. As a Soldier youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trained to want to stand out, you want to be that person who has control.â&#x20AC;?

Jones said his battalion commander, Lt. Col. Corey Griffiths, guided and mentored him through the process.

Griffiths said he was at first apprehensive about getting Jones help because he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand the process and

procedures for the command-directed evaluation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wanted to make sure my Soldier received the best treatment as quickly as possible and that he could return to duty and continue his Army career,â&#x20AC;? Griffiths said.

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In Virginia, there is a distinction between annulments and divorces: annulments require that there was some defect to prevent a valid marriage, making the marriage void or voidable by the parties, where divorces presume there is a valid marriage that one or both of the parties (the husband and the wife) wish to end.

We have many people coming to the Legal Assistance Office incorrectly assuming that they should seek an annulment based on some preconceived notion that it will be easier to annul a marriage rather than seek a divorce. This article will show the distinction between the grounds for each.

Annulments: Marriages may be voided (that means cancelled from their beginning) or voidable (valid until cancelled by election of one of the parties) if the following are present: Â&#x2021; )UDXG LQcluding bigamy) or duress on one or both parties entering into the marriage; Â&#x2021; 1DWXUDO RU incurable impotency on the part of one of the parties existing at the time of the marriage; Â&#x2021; 2QH RI WKH SDUWLHV KDV EHHQ FRQYLFWHG RI D IHORQ\ (without the knowledge of the other party) prior to the marriage; Â&#x2021; ,I WKH ZLIH LV SUHJQDQW ZLWK DQRWKHU PDQÂśV FKLOG DW the time of the marriage and the husband has no knowledge of the pregnancy by the other man; Â&#x2021; ,I WKH KXVEDQG KDV D FKLOG ZLWK DQRWKHU ZRPDQ within 10 months of the solemnization of the marriage and the wife has no knowledge of the pregnancy before entering into the marriage; or Â&#x2021; (LWKHU SDUW\ ZDV FRQYLFWHG RI EHLQJ D SURVWLWXWH prior to the marriage and the other party had no knowledge of the conviction prior to the marriage.

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Pancakes, Parade Occupy Fire Prevention Agenda

by Patrick Buffett Managing Editor

Youth story times, community center celebrations, a pancake breakfast and a parade are among the fun and educational activities scheduled for October at Fort Lee to focus attention on fire safety.

“This is our annual program that’s connected to the National Fire Prevention Week observance,” noted Randy Fitzpatrick, the assistant chief for Fire Prevention in the Directorate of Emergency Services. “We have a lot of exciting events planned, and it’s our hope that everyone in the community will have an opportunity to participate in one or more of the activities.”

The event lineup includes Child Development Center visits on Oct. 9, 17 and 25. Each occasion includes a story time with Sparky the Firedog, a safety house and fire truck exhibit, and fire extinguisher training for employees.

Four community center visits are also planned. These will include the fire truck and safety house display, and a prize giveaway. The dates and locations are as follows: Oct. 9 at Washington Grove/Monroe Manor, Oct. 16 at Jefferson Terrace/Harrison Villa, Oct. 23 at Adams Chase/Madison Park, and Oct. 30 at Jackson Circle.

“We’re very excited about the community center events because we’re teaming up with the (Pinnacle Housing Group) and conducting it in conjunction with the pumpkin patch program,” Fitzpatrick said.

“That activity draws a lot of participation every year, so we anticipate a fun and festive atmosphere where we can share the fire prevention message with many Fort Lee Families.”

Also hoping for a great turnout at the annual Fire House Pancake Breakfast, Fitzpatrick said that event is set for Oct. 11, 7-10 a.m., in Fire Station No. 2 on A Avenue, across from the Exchange. A minimum donation of $4 for adults and $2 for children is requested.

The proceeds will go to the Fort Lee Holiday Helper

Program.

Additional static displays are scheduled for Oct. 10, 1 to 3 p.m., at the Exchange; Oct. 11, 1-3 p.m. at the Xpress Shoppette; and Oct. 12, 1-3 p.m. at the Commissary. A fire truck parade through each of the housing areas is set for Oct. 13, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

This year’s Fire Prevention Week message is “Have Two Ways Out,” Fitzpatrick noted. According to the National Fire Protection Association, one-third of American households who made an escape plan estimated they would have at least six minutes to get out before a fire in their home would become life threatening. Unfortunately, the time available is often less and knowing and practicing more than one way out of a burning structure could save lives.

“One home structure fire was reported every 85 seconds in 2010, according to the NFPA,” Fitzpatrick said.

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“Fire is unpredictable and moves faster than most people realize. Having a tried and true escape plan with two ways out is essential to ensuring your family’s safety should fire break out in your home.”

In 2010, U.S. fire departments responded to 369,500 home structure fires. These fires caused 13,350 civilian injuries, 2,640 civilian deaths and $6.9 billion in direct damage. With that in mind, Fort Lee Fire and Emergency Services recommends the following tips for planning your family’s escape: Make a map of your home. Mark a door and a window that can be used to get out of every room.

Choose a meeting place outside in front of your home.

This is where everyone can meet once they’ve escaped.

Draw a picture of your outside meeting place on your escape plan.

Include the emergency telephone number for the fire department on your escape plan.

When you practice your escape plan, push the test button on your smoke alarm to hear the sound that indicates danger and then go through each step of your escape plan with everyone living in your home.

Keep your escape plan on the refrigerator and conduct a practice drill at least twice a year. The spring and fall daylight savings time days are recommended – it can coincide with the “change the clock, change the smoke alarm battery” campaign that should be practiced in every household.

“We will have a lot more information available at our October Fire Prevention Week events,” Fitzpatrick said. “Through these educational, family oriented activities, residents can learn more about the importance of fire escape planning and practice, as well as the power of prevention.”

For additional information about Fire Prevention Week programs and activities here, contact the Fire Prevention section at (804) 734-6597. To learn more about the “Have Two Ways Out!” campaign, visit the NFPA website at www.firepreventionweek.org.

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fc. Emily Bell said she never understood the true power of fire until she recently found herself standing before dancing flames burning at temperatures of 2,500 degrees and shooting to heights in excess of 15 feet.

“I was a little intimidated at first, walking up (to the platform) because I was afraid that it would get out of hand, I would fall back or something else would happen. I was nervous.”

Bell is a student in the Quartermaster School’s petroleum supply specialist course. The Victor Company, 262nd QM Battalion, 23rd QM Brigade Soldier and 90 or so of her classmates took brief turns Sept.6 suppressing fuel fires during familiarization training at the Fire Pit Training Area located near the Petroleum and Water Department headquarters building. taff Sgt. Sherwin Jose, an instructor on-site for the training, said the firefighting block of instruction is designed to counteract some of the apprehension students like Bell might have about fires.

“The Soldiers are excited in seeing the fire because they are intimidated by it,” said Jose, “and that’s the main focus of the training – to get that fear out to the point that they are able to deal with it and not lose their composure when they are attacking it.”

The petroleum supply specialist course (military occupational specialty 92F) is an 11-week program of instruction. Fire training is conducted during the eighth week. Among the lessons included in the course of study are operating pumps, pipelines and tanker equipment, learning how to do it safely and learning what to do when there is an emergency.

During a recent firefighting training session, Soldiers were attentive and serious as they were briefed on the objectives. They

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later donned fire-protectant suits and took turns using a hose unit to suppress a liquid fuel fire using purple-k or PKP, a dry-chemical fire suppression agent. tudents were afforded roughly two minutes with the hose, standing about 10-feet from the fire. A fellow student served to cushion the firefighter against the unit’s powerful recoil and an instructor stood near them, directing the task.

Despite the brief time with the hose, Bell said the training was invaluable.

“I felt accomplished,” said the Dallas native. “I felt like I was prepared and ready in case something should happen. It was at the very least a good taste of what to prepare for.” ose said fuel fires are rare.

He has come across only four in his 16-year career. Preparation was the determining factor in fighting each of them, he said.

“The key is that you need to be prepared and not too intimidated to react,” said Jose. “We need to prepare these Soldiers to ultimately handle fires when they ignite. Fires always occur by surprise.”

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ALU Hosts PTSD Outreach Seminar A post-traumatic stress disorder outreach seminar here Sept. 17-18 featured Bob Delaney, a former New Jersey state trooper, who has written a book on the topic and is now a national speaker.

Delaney said the issue of PTSD reaches far beyond the military and emphasized the need for a “safe environment” for those suffering to share with others.

“Post-traumatic stress is not just about Iraq and Afghanistan or any other war; in actuality, the most common event leading to post-traumatic stress is an automobile accident,” Delaney said.

Delaney’s notoriety as a trooper came with his experiences as an undercover agent infiltrating the Mafia. His part in the investigations led to the arrest and conviction of almost 30 organized crime members but ultimately left him suffering from post-traumatic stress.

“Post-traumatic stress is a human condition, not a mental illness,” Delaney said. “We are all susceptible to posttraumatic stress; it’s just that the military, law enforcement and our first responders are at a higher risk.”

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by Claudette Roulo American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON – Calling sexual assault “an affront to basic human values,” Pentagon Press Secretary George Little announced Tuesday that the Defense Department is revising its sexual assault prevention and response training requirements.

In a Pentagon news conference, Little said Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta has repeatedly stated that there is no place for sexual assault in the military or in the department. “(Sexual assault) is a crime that hurts survivors, their Families, their friends and their units,” he added. “In turn, sexual assault reduces overall military readiness.”

The defense secretary has taken numerous steps to ensure the department is doing all it can not only to prevent sexual assaults, Little said, but also to ensure a climate that supports victims’ ability and desire to report the crime and to hold perpetrators accountable.

“The goal of this department is to establish a culture free from the crime of sexual assault,” Little said, “and one that deters potential perpetrators and supports survivors.”

The Defense Department has a zero tolerance policy for sexual assault, Little said, noting that the health of

the force is a major priority for Panetta. “We must hold perpetrators accountable, and we must do everything we can to prevent (sexual assault) in the first place,” he added.

“The focus is on ensuring that we do everything that we can to provide complete and comprehensive training, that we create a safe environment for our service members, especially when they enter the force, … and on ensuring accountability,” Little said.

And accountability is most appropriately delivered through the chain of command, he added.

“One very important part of that process is ensuring that commanders and senior enlisted leaders are properly trained to set the right tone in their units and respond appropriately to any instances of sexual assault within their commands and organizations,” the press secretary said.

In January, Panetta directed a review across all services of pre-command sexual assault prevention and response training, Little said. The defense secretary received the results of the report earlier this year, and based on those results is now directing further action, he said.

Each of the service secretaries and the undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness were directed to develop and implement standardized requirements and learning objectives for sexual assault prevention and response training, Little said. The intent is to improve the

awareness and response of prospective commanders and senior enlisted leaders, he explained.

“At the same time, it is clear that the department must continue to do more to prevent sexual assault, especially in initial military training environments,” Little said. “Our newest service members are the most vulnerable and most likely to experience a sexual assault.”

With this in mind, Panetta also directed a thorough review of the policies and procedures related to all military training of enlisted personnel and commissioned officers, Little said.

“That review will assess initial training in several areas,” he told reporters, including the selection, training and oversight of instructors and leaders who directly supervise trainees and officer candidates; the ratio of instructors to students; and the ratio of leaders in the chain of command to instructors.

The review, scheduled to be completed by February, also will assess potential benefits of increasing the number of female instructors conducting initial military training.

“All members of the military and this department must have an environment that is free from sexual assault,” Little said. “The department remains strongly committed to providing that environment and ensuring the safety and security of those entrusted in our care.”

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Transition is no longer an end-of-service event, he said.

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Griffiths’ advice to fellow leaders: Listen to the subject matter experts on behavioral health.

“They have you, your Soldier, his or her Family and your unit as their No. 1 priority,” Griffiths said. “They care, and they want a positive outcome for everyone involved. The system works, even in the remote areas.”

Jones said he was relieved to find he was not “an island.” Others were involved in the same fight and succeeding.

“Once I came out with my true

issues, I was helped immediately.

USAREC was there for me,” Jones said. “At my change of command, four of my former NCOs came up to me and told me that they knew what I was going through and asked how to seek help for themselves.”

“Three of them have now sought help,” Jones said, grateful for the support of his NCOs. “These are four out of one company. Across the Army there have to be many, many more who are struggling.”

Jones said he found out that this was not a career stopper. He needed help and was not the first Soldier to ask for it. He found that if you overcome something and put effort into it, you are considered a stronger Soldier.

“You have to be serious about it and have a chain of command supporting you,” said Jones. “You have to be willing to go through every step.”

Most importantly, Soldiers have to

be willing to ask for help. Though it took him a while to admit his problems and get the help he needed to heal himself and his Family, Jones said his whole life changed as a result.

“As a sober person I see things differently,” he said. “I go on vacations, I have a blast, I hang out with my son on a daily basis. Being sober is completely different as I have full attention. My Family looks up to me. I’m now the father and husband I want to be.”

“This will be a life-long journey for me; but I have the tools, the resources, Army and Family support to continue,” he said.

Jones completed his treatment, changed command in May and is now assigned as a Signal Corps officer managing all communications at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, Calif.

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Charities, political organizations, telephone surveyors and companies with which you’ve done business in the last 18 months (and their affiliates and business partners) are still allowed to contact you unless you specifically request to be removed from their lists.

Telemarketers have up to 31 days to update their lists, so if you’re not currently registered it could take that long for calls to cease. After that, you can file complaints about unwanted calls at the Do Not Call website or phone number. Remember, though: Debt collectors may continue to call you, whether or not your number is registered.

A few additional tips for reducing call volume are as follows: Use Caller ID to screen incoming calls.

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Soldiers Reminded About Importance of Voting

by David Vergun Army News Service

WASHINGTON – Tuesday was National Voter Registration Day, and the Army wants Soldiers to recognize “the importance of voting, a right they have fought to defend,” said Lt. Col. Paul Amrhein, chief of the Soldiers Program Branch, Human Resources Command, Fort Knox, Ky. Success in getting the voting message out to Soldiers and their Families isn’t measured by the number of people who actually vote, Amrhein said.

“We’re not here to force a Soldier to vote. That’s the Soldiers responsibility.

We’re here to assist the ones who want to vote and ensure they and their Families have all the appropriate information.”

Many Soldiers stationed overseas have already completed absentee ballots, but some haven’t due to delays in the delivery system, he said.

“If Soldiers and Family members stationed overseas didn’t receive bal-

lots from their local election office overseas, they should visit the Federal Voting Assistance Program website at fvap.gov, to fill out and send in their federal write-in absentee ballot. Do not wait for your ballots to arrive in the mail. We want to ensure your vote counts.”

Amrhein said there will be fewer absentee ballots this year because of the drawdown in Iraq and Afghanistan. He also emphasized the Army’s non-partisanship in its effort to get out the vote.

Today starts Absentee Voter Week.

Installations will set up displays and emphasize the importance of voting, reminding them to register if they haven’t already done so and to get their ballots in, he said.

Soldiers and family members with any questions should contact their unit voting assistance officers, he said.

For information about registering to vote on Fort Lee or coordinating an absentee ballot, call the Installation Voting Office at (804) 734-6920.

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The deadline for the Traveller Calendar is Thursday at noon for publication in the following week’s edition.

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

Petersburg. Game time is 6 p.m. All active and retired military members with proper identification will be admitted free.

For details on the conferences and the process, contact AFAP Program Manager Nancy Burns at nancy.l.burns2. civ@mail.mil or (804) 734-7979.

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The HideAway is hosting a bike night every Wednesday through Oct. 10. Doors open at 4 p.m. for the mid-week block party for cyclists and motorcycle admirers. The HideAway is on 5th Street off C Avenue.

For details, call (804) 765-1523 or visit www.leemwr. com.

WO Walk/Run

The Crater Chapter Warrant Officer Association will host a Warrant Officer Walk/Run on Oct. 3, beginning at 5:30 a.m. in the parking lot of the U.S. Army Women’s Museum.

Participants will be able to purchase shirts for the event.

Refreshments will be available after the run/walk.

For details, call Chief Warrant Officer 4 Amy Jones at (804) 734-0400.

Drug Take-Back

Fort Lee’s fourth Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is set for Sept. 29, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the visitor center adjacent to the Lee Avenue gate.

Anyone may turn in unused and/or out-of-date medications for safe disposal.

For details, call (804) 734-9693.

VSU Military Day

Virginia State University will celebrate Military Appreciation Day during its Oct. 6 football game against Shaw University at Rogers Stadium, 1 Hayden Drive,

Nashville Concert

Nashville singer-songwriter Bernie Nelson will perform Oct. 12 at the HideAway at Fort Lee. There will be no cover charge, and the concert is open to everyone age 21 and older. Doors open at 4 p.m. with the concert slated for 6 p.m.

For details, call (804) 765-1523.

AFAP Conference

Community input is now being accepted for the 2012 Fort Lee Army Family Action Plan Conference, which is slated for Oct. 2-4 at Liberty Chapel. Events begin at 9 a.m. each day. Soldiers, Family members, retirees and Department of the Army Civilians may participate in the conferences as volunteers and by submitting issues for consideration.

Details on submitting an issue and a form to use are available at http://leemwr.com. Search under Community Services for Army Community Service.

A KidKapers production of “Captain Bree and Her Lady Pirates” will be at the Lee Theater on Oct 5 at 7 p.m. and Oct. 6-7 at 2 p.m. The swashbuckling musical comedy is presented by the Lee Playhouse.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for age 16 and under.

For details, call (804) 734-6629.

Hispanic Heritage Event

Retired Maj. Gen. Alfred Valenzuela will be the guest speaker at Fort Lee’s National Hispanic Heritage Month Observance on Oct. 11, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., in the multipurpose rooms at Army Logistics University. The annual event, sponsored by the Equal Opportunity Office and hosted by the Logistics Noncommissioned Officers Academy, is open to the post community.

Mexican and Latin dances will be performed by two troupes. There will be a food sampling.

For details, call (804) 734-6601.

Pancake Breakfast

Fort Lee Fire and Emergency Services personnel will be cooking pancakes Oct. 11, 7-10 a.m., at Fire Station No. 2 across from the main Exchange. Proceeds will help support the Holiday Helper Program.

The minimum donations are $4 for adults and $2 for children. Groups of more than 50 should call (804) 4790136 to ensure availability.

Be Vigilant: Avoid Tick-Borne Diseases

by Lyn Kukral, Public Affairs Officer U.S. Army Public Health Command

Insects that carry human diseases are thriving thanks to a warm winter and a hot summer. While many people are on alert for mosquito bites because of the increasing prevalence of West Nile virus, none of us can afford to forget the health threats posed by ticks.

Whenever Soldiers train in the field or hike with Family or friends, prevention of tick bites should be on the list of necessary preparations, according to Ellen Stromdahl. Stromdahl. She is the entomologist who manages the Army Public Health Command laboratory that analyzes ticks for Department of Defense physicians and beneficiaries.

Stromdahl and a colleague from the

University of Tennessee published study results recently from the first multi-state comparison of ticks that carry human diseases. The study associates tick types and the diseases they carry with their locations in the continental U.S. While Lyme disease is most common in the Northeast and upper Midwest, the new study shows it is not the disease of greatest concern in most Southeastern states.

The reason is that ticks in the Southeast are of different species than their more northerly counterparts, and they carry different diseases, Stromdahl said. People who live in the Southeast are more likely to encounter ticks that carry spotted fever rickettsiosis and ehrlichiosis than ticks that carry Lyme disease.

“Ticks are on the move as climate and weather change over time, though,”

Stromdahl said. “That’s why it’s important for scientists to continue our surveillance of tick populations and to look at large, regional tick populations.”

Knowing which ticks predominate in each location helps physicians improve diagnoses of patients bitten by ticks, as does the DoD Human Tick Test Kit Program, a free tick identification and testing service for DoD health care facilities that Stromdahl runs. And that knowledge reminds the rest of us to be alert to the harm a tick bite can do.

Stromdahl advises those who find ticks biting them to capture the tick, save it and take it to their physician if they are concerned about disease or if symptoms (rashes or flu-like illness) occur. The proper way to extract a biting tick is with tweezers, grasping the tick’s mouthparts as close to the skin

as possible, and pulling slowly and firmly to ease the mouthparts out of the skin, she said. The tick may be saved in the freezer in a clean, dry container.

Medical treatment facilities may forward ticks to the DoD Human Tick Test Kit Program. Information on the program and how to submit ticks is available from the USAPHC at http://phc.amedd. army.mil/topics/envirohealth/epm/Pages/ HumanTickTestKitProgram.aspx.

Military providers are urged to educate their patients about saving the ticks that bite them. A downloadable fact sheet that identifies tick species, explains how to remove and preserve them, and provides preventive information for patients is available at http://phc.amedd.army.mil/ PHC%20Resource%20Library/18-0280107-Tick-Borne_Diseases[1].pdf.

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The profile for senior raters on the current OER system has sometimes led to a practice called “pooling,” Piccirilli said.

Pooling is when a large number of officers are senior-rated by a single individual who couldn’t possibly know the accomplishments of all subordinates.

For instance, pooling typically occurred when a brigade commander decided to senior rate all captains in his command, Piccirilli said, in order to enable all company commanders to receive top blocks.

This, however, limited what staff officers could expect on their evaluations.

Pooling is a practice the chief of staff of the Army specifically wants to eliminate with the new OER, Piccirilli said.

He wants the new system to more fairly and accurately assess the performance and potential of all officers, Piccirilli emphasized.

Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno and Secretary of the Army John McHugh have approved the new Officer Evaluation System. Notifications went out this week to all general officers, Piccirilli said.

Under the new system, OER support forms will still be mandatory for captains and below, but will be optional for fieldgrade officers and above. OER counseling will still be required for all officers, Piccirilli said, but he added the support form will be optional depending on the rater.

The new OERs will also help identify “broadening assignments” for field-grade officers, he said. Raters will be asked to recommend not only specific operational assignments for officers, but also must list appropriate broadening assignments such as fellowships, interagency and intergovernmental positions.

The OERs will be used by assignment officers as well as promotion boards and command selection boards, Piccirilli said.

“This is the tool that we use to select our future leaders and the tool the assignment officers use to make sure we put the right quality into the right job,” he said.

Changes are also being looked at for the Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report, HRC officials said, but added that specifics have not been decided upon yet.

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Women Veterans Interactive is sponsoring the Inaugural Norfolk Women Veterans and Women in the Military Empowerment and Unification Lunch Cruise on Oct. 21 aboard the Spirit of Norfolk. Boarding will be at Otter Berth, Town Point Park, Norfolk. Tickets start at $65.

Visit www.norfolkempowermentandunification. eventbrite.com to buy tickets.

For details, call (516) 851-0812 or (804) 536-5866.

Religious Education

The Fort Lee Religious Support Office is offering Wednesday religious education nights through Oct. 31.

There will be dinner at 5:30 p.m. and classes for ages 5 adult. Watch care will be provided for younger children.

For details, call (804) 734-6483.

Retire in Comfort

A financial planning seminar designed to help military members retire comfortably is set for Sept. 29, 9 a.m. 2 p.m. at the Army Career and Alumni Program center in the Soldier Support Center, 1401 B Ave., Classroom 124A. Spouses are welcome.

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Rock the Fort

Club Beyond will host Rock the Fort on Sept. 30 at Memorial Chapel, building 10600, on the corner of Sisisky Boulevard and Battle Drive. Doors will open at 5 p.m. for the family friendly event.

The four groups slated to perform are rock bands Nine Lashes, The Wedding and Attaboy and hip hop group NF. The concert is open to the public. Those who attend will also have a chance to learn about Club Beyond and other agencies that have events for teens at Fort Lee. For details, call (804) 734-6494.

Parents Class

A self-care class for parents who would like to obtain over-the-counter childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s medications from Kenner Army Health Clinic Pharmacy is offered on the first Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. in the Preventive Medicine classroom on Kennerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second floor. The next class is set for Oct. 4.

For details or registration, call (804) 734-9125. Parents may also register at the Wilkerson Pediatric Clinic.

Pool Tournaments

Sudden Death Pool Tournaments continue at the Family and MWR Sports Zone, building 3650, on C Avenue.

Tournament dates are Oct. 8 and 22 and Nov. 5 and 19.

Registration opens at 5:30 p.m. with play beginning at 6 p.m. The cost is $5 per person per night. Prizes will be awarded to first and second place winners each night.

For details, call (804) 734-6678.

ACS Relocation Training

Army Community Service offers several training programs each month to help military Families with transitions.

An installation-wide newcomersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; brief is held every Monday, 2 p.m., at the Soldier Support Center, Room 125.

The overseas brief is at 9 a.m. every third Wednesday at the Soldier Support Center. Citizenship and immigration classes are at 1 p.m. the first Tuesday at the Army Community Service facility on Mahone Avenue.

Hearts Apart meets at 10 a.m. on the first Friday, and sponsorship at 10 a.m. on the third Tuesday.

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Financial Readiness

Seventeen courses aimed at improving one’s financial readiness are offered by the Fort Lee Army Community Service. Classes are usually held at ACS, building 9023, on Mahone Avenue, 1-3 p.m.

For details, call (804) 734-6388.

Family Team Building

Army Community Service offers ongoing classes in its Army Family Team Building curriculum. All classes are held 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at ACS, building 9023, on Mahone Avenue. Childcare is available.

For details or a full schedule, call (804) 734-6388.

Basketball Tourney

The 14th Annual Preseason Slam Basketball Tournament is set for Oct. 6-8. The tournament is open to active duty military personnel, their spouses, Department of Defense Civilians and contractors working on Fort Lee. The cost is $350 per team and payment is due by Oct. 3 with a completed entry form at the Family and MWR Sports Office, building 4320.

For details, call (804) 765-3058.

Fitness Classes

A variety of weekly fitness classes are available through the Family and MWR Sports Office. The cost is usually $4 per class, and a fitness card may be used for most. The 10-class punch card costs $20. Some classes are free.

Classes for which there is a fee include Boot Camp, Tai Chi, aerobics and Step Kick.

Free classes include Workout with Weights in the House of Pain and yoga. Iyengar yoga is free for active duty Soldiers and spouses of deployed service members.

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Zumba classes are back in full swing after a summer break. Three instructors are offering classes at seven times as follows: McLaughlin Fitness Center – Monday and Wednesday, 11 a.m. - noon, and Saturday, 1-2 p.m.; Clark Fitness Center – Monday, 6-7 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., and Friday, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

The cost is $4 per class or 10 classes for $20 with a punch card.

For details, call (804) 734-6198.

Personal Trainers

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

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

For details, call (804) 734-6198.

Fitness Assessments

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

A weekly story hour for children up to age 5 is held Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m., at the Fort Lee Community Library on the second floor of the Army Logistics University. Pre-registration is required because of space limitations.

For details, call (804) 765-8095.

Bowling League

The fall Fort Lee Youth Bowling League is now accepting new members. Competition is to began Sept. 15 and continues through April 27, 2013.

For details, call the Fort Lee Bowling Center at (804) 734-6860 or email kenneysquared909@comcast.net.

Martial Arts Classes

Child, Youth and School Services offers two martial arts classes for military, Department of Defense and DoD contractor Family members.

SKIES Mixed Martial Arts Classes for ages 5-17 meet Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-7 p.m. The cost is $55 a month.

The SKIES Pee Wee Mixed Martial Arts Classes for ages 3-5 meet Tuesdays or Thursdays, 5:10-5:55 p.m. The cost is $28 a month for four classes. Both classes meet in the Child Development Center Multi-Program facility.

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The keynote speaker will be retired Navy Capt. James R. Mims Jr., a World War II veteran who is 101 and America’s oldest living Seabee. Fort Lee’s 392nd Army Band will provide music.

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Legion Golf Tournament

The Hopewell Memorial American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary Post 146 will host a golf tournament at Jordan Point Country Club on Oct. 14.

The tournament is open to the public. Paid registration is due by Oct. 7. Registration and donation forms are at www.post146.org. Proceeds will be used to help Soldiers and their Families as well as support the post’s programs for youths and children.

For details, call (804) 896-3600 or email drneary@ arcvap.org.

The Chesterfield Library will hold three rain garden workshops. During the half-day sessions, participants will learn how to create their own rain garden by helping county and Cooperative Extension Service employees create gardens. Class size is limited and registration is required at (804) 751-2275 or www.library.chesterfield.gov.

The workshops will be Oct. 6 at the Enon Library, 1801 Enon Church Road; Oct. 27 at Midlothian Library, 521 Coalfield Road; and Nov. 17 at Clover Hill Library, 6701 Deer Run Drive. Participants should dress for gardening and take a brown bag lunch. Rain dates are set for each workshop.

HHS Open House

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The Hopewell City School Board and Hopewell High School are hosting an open house Sept. 30, 2-4 p.m., at the newly renovated school. The $24 million project was completed earlier this year.

Noting that changes to the building’s exterior are easily seen, school officials want to show off the major modifications that have been made throughout the facility, which was built in the late 1960s.

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For details, contact Tracey Diehl at (804) 541-0808.

A workshop on Tahitian and Hawaiian dances will be held Sept. 29, 11 a.m., at the Colonial Heights Recreation Center, 157 Roanoke Ave., Colonial Heights. The cost is $40 for the instruction by the Queens of the Universe Dance Troupe.

There will also be a dance show at 6:30 p.m. It will feature Ohana Mau Loa and local Middle Eastern-style dancers. The cost for morning workshop participants is $5 and $10 for others.

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Infant Loss Group

The Petersburg Community Action Team and Crater Community Hospice will hold the first meeting of a sup-

The Central Virginia Coin Club will host a coin show Oct. 6, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., at Marguerita Christian Elementary School, 14801 Woods Edge Road, Chesterfield. Admission and parking are free.

For details, visit www.centralvirginiacoinclub.org or call (804) 691-6286.

Remembering Babies

The Southside Regional Medical Center and the Petersburg Community Action Team will sponsor a candlelight vigil to remember infants who have died. The event is set for Oct. 15, 7 p.m., on the hospital grounds.

SRMC is located at 200 Medical Park Blvd., Petersburg.

The National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day vigil is open to the public.

For details, call (804) 541-0808.

Thomas Train Party

A kid-sized Thomas the Tank Engine, James and Diesel will be pulling freight and passenger cars loaded with children at the Chester Library, 11800 Centre Street, Oct. 13, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. A Thomas film will be shown four times. There will be a Thomas toy swap.

No registration is required.

For details, call (804) 748-6314 or visit www.library. chesterfield.gov.

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The 10th annual Autumn Sunset and Spirits Tour at Berkeley Plantation will be Oct. 12 and 19, 5:30 p.m., off Route 5 at 12602 Harrison Landing Road, Charles City. Hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres will be served on the west lawn.

Costumed guides will lead candlelight tours of the 1726 mansion that was home to Benjamin Harrison V, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and William Henry Harrison, ninth U.S. president.

The tour is $25.50 per person. Reservations are required. Private evening tours are available for groups of 20 or more.

For details or reservations, call (888) 466-6018 or visit www.berkeleyplantation.com.

Petersburg Ghost Walks

Sycamore Rouge and the Historic Petersburg Foundation will offer the Petersburg Ghost Walk on Oct. 13, 20 and 27, Nov. 10 and Dec. 8. The walking tour will start at 7 p.m. at 21 W. Old St. Tours are limited to 25 participants. Tickets are $15 and can be reserved at www. sycamorerouge.org.

For details, call (804) 957-5707.

Harvest Festival

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Nov. 4, for its Harvest Festival. There will be a cornfield maze, pumpkin patch, hayrides, campfires, a plantation market and food.

Belvedere Plantation is a 645-acre heritage farm built in the 1760s.

For details, visit www.belvedereplantation.com/fallfestival.

Walk-Wheel-Run Slated

The Historic Five Forks Battlefield 5k Walk-WheelRun will be Sept. 29, 9 a.m., at 11609 Courthouse Road, Dinwiddie. The race will benefit the National Spinal Cord Injury Association. There will be a track for walkers, wheelers and joggers as well as a course for runners, joggers and walkers. A 1-mile race for kids 5-12 is set for 10 a.m.

Registration is $10 for kids and $20 for adults.

For details or registration, visit www.nscia.org/onaroll.

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Fort Clifton in Colonial Heights is being transformed into a haunted attraction by Dark Vision LLC. Total Terror will be open to guests age 13 and older beginning Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. and continuing every weekend in October.

Ten percent of the profit will be donated to a charity.

For details, call (804) 731-6824.

Volksmarch in Hopewell

The Lee Lepus Volksverband will hold a sanctioned

volksmarch Oct. 13 in Hopewell. The 5k and 10k routes will begin in the parking area near Hardeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at 310 W. Randolph Road. Walkers may start 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and must finish by 4 p.m.

The route will be along the Appomattox River and includes terrain that would be difficult for strollers and unsuitable for wheelchairs.

For details, contact Dee Schrum at (804) 768-0055, 731-2863 or dschrum4@comcast.net.

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