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TV APPEARANCE November Lifetime channel documentary about women afďŹ liated with the Army will feature a captain from the 23rd Quartermaster Brigade SEE PAGE 8

SUPPORT SQUAD Beleaguered Prince George bus drivers receive words of thanks, special care packages from supportive Fort Lee spouses SEE PAGE 10

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– Maj. Gen. Darrell K. Williams, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general

DMV discusses deadly teen driving habits RICHMOND – Speeding and running off the road are the leading causes of crashes that kill teen drivers in Virginia, according to preliminary 2015 figures from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. The DMV emphasized the information during National Teen Driver Safety Week (Oct. 18-24) in an effort to encourage young motorists to slow down, concentrate on the road and buckle up. According to statistics from

DMV’s Virginia Highway Safety Office, 25 teen drivers have died so far this year in crashes across the commonwealth – an increase of 19 percent over last year’s numbers. Nearly two-thirds of teen drivers killed weren’t wearing their seatbelts. “Teenagers have their whole lives in front of them, and we want to make sure they can enjoy every moment,” said DMV Commissioner Richard D.

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Commanding General ........Maj. Gen. Darrell K. Williams Garrison Commander ....................... Col. Paul K. Brooks Public Affairs Officer............................. Stephen J. Baker Command Information/Managing Editor...Patrick Buffett Senior Writer/Special Assignments ......... T. Anthony Bell Production/News Assistant Editor.................. Amy Perry Family/Community Life Reporter ..........................Vacant Production Assistant .............................. Ray Kozakewicz To reach the Traveller Staff, call (804) 734-7147.

$UP\ MRLQV <RUNWRZQ FHOHEUDWLRQ Maj. Gen. Anthony C. Funkhouser, TRADOC Center for Initial Military Training commanding general, and Richard Killblane, U.S. Army Transportation School historian, participate in the Oct. 19 Yorktown Victory Parade – an annual event recognizing the Colonial Army’s defeat of British forces in 1781, leading to the end of the Revolutionary War. Funkhouser was the parade marshal and Killblane, wearing a World War II service uniform with visor hat, is driving a 1942 Dodge Command Car. Other Army participants included a color guard from the 3rd Infantry Division (The Old Guard), Washington, D.C., and service members from each branch of the military services stationed in the Hampton Roads area.

Holcomb, the governor’s highway safety representative. “That’s why it is so important for them to buckle up each and every time they get behind the wheel. Parents should set a good example by always wearing a seatbelt as well.” About 80 percent of teen driver fatalities this year were speedrelated. Running off the road was a factor in 60 percent of crashes that killed teen drivers. Fifty-six percent of these fatal crashes involved both factors. “Our statistics show teen drivers are crashing – and sometimes losing their lives – because many are driving too fast and losing control of their vehicles,” Holcomb said.

“Oftentimes, distraction causes a driver to run off the road. Multitasking while driving is a dangerous practice for teens and adults alike. Put the cellphone down and concentrate on the road in front of you.” DMV urges parents to discuss safe driving with teens. Here are some points to cover: Always buckle up. Seat belt users are 45 percent less likely to be fatally injured in a crash. Put the phone away. Same goes for food, makeup and other distractions. Slow down and follow the rules of the road. Never exceed the posted speed limit or drive

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Shared experience and genuine concern from leaders is key in making a difference between a safe or disastrous holiday. Thank you for your dedication, commitment and support. Enjoy the holiday weekend and return safely. Remember, all of you are a vital part of the CASCOM team. Support Starts Here!

Veterans Day is a time to honor the men and women who proudly serve, or have served, in the armed forces of our great nation. Originally established as Armistice Day by President Woodrow Wilson on Nov. 11, 1919, the observance was changed to Veterans Day in 1954. Accidents pose an immediate threat to the safety and well-being of our Soldiers, civilians and family members. All of us are susceptible to accidents and must, therefore, remain

faster than road and weather conditions allow. Never drive after drinking alcohol or taking drugs. If convicted of a first-offense DUI in Virginia, your license could be revoked for up to a year. Don’t drive if you haven’t gotten enough sleep. Drowsy driving is just as dangerous as drunk driving. Keep in mind, most teens adopt the driving habits of parents and other adults. Safe practices should be universal for anyone behind the wheel. Set the example ... young lives depend on it. – VA DMV

Fort Lee youngsters pose for a photo during a recent “Pumpkin Patch” celebration in the Monroe Manor Housing area. It was one of four such events conducted this month by the Hunt Companies housing contractor here. They featured Contributed Photo safety talks by the post police and firefighters, as well as games, cupcakes and other snacks, and free pie pumpkins. More than 150 families have participated in this sixth annual program.

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The installation’s 2015 Combined Federal Campaign has kicked off and will run until Jan. 1. “Fort Lee has consistently led the way for CFC in the Tri-Cities area,” wrote Col. Paul K. Brooks, garrison commander, in a letter to his workforce. “We would like to continue on this path of excellence and need all organizational support to accomplish this goal.” Brooks noted, “The past three year’s, CFC was a great success. Fort Lee has had contributions of $350,000-$425,000 leading the Tri-Cities area. Thank you in advance for your continued support to the CFC.” Staff Sgt. Kevin Wethly has volunteered to be the Fort Lee CFC Agency Campaign manager, announced Brooks.

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A Defense Contract Management Agency employee fills out a Combined Federal Campaign contribution form during DCMA’s 2015 CFC launch event Oct. 13. The event, which featured nonprofit organizations eligible for campaign support, was held at the agency’s Fort Lee headquarters.

Wethly said a training session will be held today with all unit representatives from 9:30-10:30 a.m. During the session, the representatives will receive CFC materials in coordination with the Richmond, Regional CFC manager.

“Everyone has special groups and organizations they want to support that do good work, and now is the time to help them and those who are less fortunate,” said Wethly. “Employees can donate through

payroll deduction, cash donations or online,” he added. The website is www.cfcofcva.org. Adam S. Lee, special agent in charge, FBI Richmond Division, who is the Central Virginia CFC chair, wrote on the CFC local website, “Your donations establish a legacy of giving back to our nation through charity, and the CFC enables you to ensure they are wisely made. Investing in our communities through voluntary charitable giving – whether to fund research, to feed the hungry, to advance your faith, etc. – is the highest form of patriotism. Thank you for serving our nation as a member of the U.S. military or the federal workforce. Thank you, too, for serving our communities by participating in the CFC.” The mission of the CFC is to support and promote philanthropy through a program that is employee-focused, cost efficient and ef-

fective in providing all federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for all. CFC is the world’s largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaign, with nearly 200 fundraising drives throughout the country and overseas raising millions of dollars each year. Pledges made by federal civilian, postal and military donors during the campaign support eligible nonprofit organizations that provide health and human service benefits throughout the world Fort Lee employees can expect CFC campaign materials to be handed out in the coming weeks. Fort Lee does not set a monetary goal but wants 100 percent face-to-face contact with all unit members on the installation. For information on the CFC Campaign, contact Wethly at kevin.m.wethly.mil@mail.mil or call (804) 765-3558.

EDQG ODXQFKHV OXQFKWLPH VKRZV Spc. John-Anthony Demaio from the 392nd Army Band plays the “Sugar Blues” during a half-hour lunchtime performance Friday in the Army Logistics University food court. Similar solo and small-group performances will be occurring at a variety of locations around Fort Lee for at least the next several weeks. It’s a result of a Community Health Promotion Council recommendation by Maj. Gen. Darrell K. Wiliams, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general, to create programs that promote positive morale and stress relief within the community. Band member Demaio called it a “really cool idea” because it spotlights the Army Band program and allows its members to try out new song styles and make acquaintances in the community. Upcoming lunchtime performances include the Ordnance Campus snack bar Friday, the Regimental Club lunch buffet on Tuesday, the Eric Gibson Dining Facility (23rd Quartermaster Brigade area) on Wednesday, the Garrison DFAC on Nov. 9, the Main Exchange Food Court on Nov. 12, the AAFES Shoppette food service area on Nov. 17 and the Defense Contract Management Agency Snack Bar on Nov. 20. Patrick Buffett

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Flu Vaccines Available at Kenner Kenner Army Health Clinic has begun administering the 2015 influenza vaccine to enrolled beneficiaries at the installation with a priority for advanced individual training and permanent party Soldiers, children, pregnant women and senior adults. A make-up day will be offered Nov. 13 for individuals who could not make their unit’s flu clinic. The Family Medicine Clinic offers flu shots to adult beneficiaries and is open for walk-ins Monday-Friday, 7:15-11:30 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. The walk-in immunization hours at the Wilkerson Pediatric Clinic are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 7:30-11 a.m. and 1:15-3:15 p.m., and Thursday, 7:30-11 a.m. only. DOD Civilians can obtain immunizations on Wednesdays, 9-11 a.m., The clinic staff also will offer a late evening flu clinic Oct. 29 until 7 p.m. for both pediatric patients in the Wilkerson Pediatric Clinic and family members in the Family Medicine Clinic. For details, call (804) 734-9891. Patrick Buffett

A family pet frolics in the Fort Lee Dog Park during its grand opening celebration Friday. The park is adjacent to the Bowling Center, behind the Fort Lee Frame Shop/Department of Motor Vehicles building on Battle Drive. It is open from sunrise to sunset, and pet owners are responsible for the behavior of their dog and cleanup of pet waste using the materials and receptacles provided at the park.

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A large crowd of pet owners attended the grand-opening celebration Friday for the new Fort Lee Dog Park, adjacent to the Bowling Center behind the frame shop/ Department of Motor Vehicles building on Battle Drive. The quarter-acre, fenced-in facility is a place where family pets can exercise and play off-lease. According to Matthew Haug, Family and MWR recreation specialist, it is a long-awaited addition to the community support functions here. “We built it because the community really wanted it. It has been a topic of discussion and concern for several years,” Haug said. “At FMWR, we try to meet the needs of our customers; this is a good example of that goal.” There are no breed restrictions in the park, and it is open from sunrise to sunset every day. There also are two picnic tables and two benches located inside the recreation area. Some of the rules to be followed at the park include: • Dogs are required to wear collars with an ID tag showing current license and rabies vaccination • No spiked collars

• Two dogs, per adult, allowed • No food – animal or human – including treats and bones inside the fenced in area • Owners must collect and properly dispose of dog waste in containers provided • Only dogs are allowed • No smoking • No littering – litter can be eaten by dogs and cause choking or digestion hazards • No wheeled items – such as strollers, bicycles, tricycles, wagons and rollerblades – are allowed other than wheelchairs used by individuals with physical disabilities • Shoes are required • Children under 12 are not allowed inside the fenced area unless supervised by an adult • Dogs under four months are prohibited • Owners assume all risks, duties and liabilities related to park usage • All bites must be reported to the game warden at (804) 652-5979 With the closest dog park nearly 30 minutes away in Midlothian, Haug said the Fort Lee off-leash area is a welcome addition to the installation. “Having the dog park on post is a great thing,” he said. “This park is only minutes away from post housing area, and it’s a great opportunity to go meet other people and their pets while on the installation.”

Holiday Gift Wrapping Opportunities at Exchange Community groups can raise funds for various causes by participating in the Army and Air Force Exchange Service annual community gift-wrap program. During the peak holiday season, the Exchange will set up tables and provide supplies volunteer groups can use to wrap gifts and receive donations. For details, contact Maureen Slotnick at flasc3rdvp@gmail.com.

Kenner Veterans Day Kenner Army Health Clinic and Mosier Consolidated Troop Medical Clinic will be open Nov. 10 (training holiday) for patient care. Troop Medical Clinic 1 will be closed Nov. 10. All Kenner services will be closed Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. To reach the pediatric or adult on-call provider when the clinic is closed, contact the administrative officer of the day at (804) 734-9000. All Kenner patients must obtain a referral before seeking care at an urgent care center or other network provider. For an emergency, dial 911 or report to the closest emergency room.

Military Child of Year Nominations Operation Homefront will accept nominations for the 2016 Military Child of the Year® awards through Dec. 11. The annual awards will recognize six outstanding young people, ages 8-18, to represent the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and National Guard for their scholarship, volunteerism, leadership and more. The six awardees will receive $10,000 each, a laptop computer and other donated gifts, and will be flown to Washington, D.C., with a parent or guardian for the award gala April 14. For details, visit www.militarychildoftheyear.org.

Tax Center Volunteers The Fort Lee Tax Assistance Center is seeking volunteers to provide services as tax-preparation assistants and serve in administration positions. Training is provided. The center offers free-tax help to military ID cardholders from mid-January to early May. For details, call Capt. Juan Mejia at (804) 765-1500.

Army Digital Photo Contest The Army Digital Photography Contest is open for submissions until Dec. 31. Participants can enter their work in one of seven categories including animals, design elements, digital darkroom, military life, nature/landscapes, people and still life. Monetary prizes are awarded for the first, second and third place winners in each category. Participants must submit their images through the official website www.armymwr.com. Scroll to the “Recreation and Leisure” tab and select “Arts and Crafts.” For details, call the Picture Perfect Frame Shop at (804) 734-6198.

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Fort Lee police officer Marshal Officer Keith A. Miller Jr. poses for a photo with an award plaque received Oct. 15 from Mothers Against Drunk Driving-Richmond. Also pictured are Carter Hill, MADD Virginia state chairman; Maj. Joe Tull, Fort Lee Provost Marshal and Linda Bryant, deputy attorney general, Commonwealth of Virginia. During the annual Law Enforcement Awards event in Richmond, Miller was recognized for his efforts to keep the community safe by decreasing DUI incidents in and around the Fort Lee area. Each year, MADD VA hosts awards events in regional locations as a way of saying “thank you” for all law enforcement does to eliminate drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime and more.

The Army and Air Force Exchange Service will make holiday wishes come true for military shoppers by picking up the tab on their MILITARY STAR® card for up to $8,200 with the “Your Holiday Bill Is On Us” sweepstakes. From Nov. 1 - Dec. 31, authorized shoppers will be automatically entered in the worldwide sweepstakes each time they use their MILITARY STAR card to pay for purchases at the Fort Lee Exchange or on shopmyexchange.com. Each transaction counts as one entry. Three grand-prize winners will receive their MILITARY STAR card bill paid in full up to $8,200 with a minimum prize of $2,500. Ten second-prize winners will be awarded a $1,000 credit on their MILITARY STAR card statement, while 25 third-place winners will earn a $500 credit. Winners with a balance less than their prize amount will receive a credit on their account. All winners will be notified on or about Jan. 30. “With this sweepstakes, the Exchange is making dreams come true and chang-

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First Lady Michelle Obama, CASCOM company commander Capt. Rolona Brown and Dr. Jill Biden, far right, participate in a roundtable discussion with other military-connected women during a White House visit May 8. The scene is part of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Women of Honorâ&#x20AC;? documentary scheduled to be aired 9 p.m., Nov. 9, on the Lifetime channel. Brown is a quartermaster officer assigned to Joint Base Langley-Eustis.

Lawrence Jackson

Lifetime show to feature CASCOM, JBLE Soldier T. Anthony Bell Senior Writer/Special Projects

A former enlisted Soldier, dependent spouse, mother of a teenage son and current CASCOM company commander is one of three women who are the subjects of a Lifetime channel documentary featuring appearances by First Lady Michelle Obama and Second Lady Dr. Jill Biden. The Soldier, Capt. Rolona Brown, commander, Echo Company, 266th Quartermaster Battalion, will appear in the show â&#x20AC;&#x153;Women of Honor,â&#x20AC;? a Veterans Day tribute celebrating women who represent â&#x20AC;&#x153;the thousands of veterans, spouses, caregivers and countless others who have given so muchâ&#x20AC;? for the nation, according to a release. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jill and I are really excited about this conversation and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re excited that Lifetime is putting the spotlight on these amazing women,â&#x20AC;? said the first lady in the release. Scheduled to air Nov. 9 at 9 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, the show profiles the women and features face-to-face conversations

with Obama and Biden at the White House. In addition to Brown â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a quartermaster assigned to Joint Base Langley-Eustis â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the show highlights the experiences of Kathleen Causey, wife and caretaker to a wounded warrior; and Jennifer Madden, a former Soldier afflicted with PTSD. Brown, who commands an advanced individual training unit, said the experience of being a guest at the presidential residence and holding conversations with the wives of the president and vice president went way beyond her expectations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was surreal; it was really surreal,â&#x20AC;? she said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;because I was inside the White House looking out of a window at the spot outside of the gates where I stood as a tourist.â&#x20AC;? The conversations at the White House with Obama and Biden was filmed during this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Tea honoring 180 military-affiliated moms who included service members, spouses and caregivers of wounded warriors. Brown was invited to the gathering after she was profiled for what she thought was an unrelated event â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a Lifetime documentary about women

in uniform. During filming that took place at JBLE and her home, a producer handed her a computer tablet with a message from Obama and Biden inviting her to the first residence. Her response was emotional to say the least. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ahhhhh!â&#x20AC;? she remembered screaming while jumping around in her kitchen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Who gets invited to the White House by the first lady and Dr. Biden ... for tea, no less? Me,â&#x20AC;? she said, answering her own question, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the little girl from High Point (N.C.)â&#x20AC;? Even moments prior to the tea, Brown had no idea she would appear with the first lady in the documentary. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I got there, we did a sit-down before the tea started with her and Dr. Biden, and we had a conversation about families â&#x20AC;&#x201C; kind of a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;How did I get here?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; discussion,â&#x20AC;? said Brown. Brown got there by way of the furnitureproducing hub of High Point, a small city located in north central North Carolina. She is a product of public housing and joined the Army as an administrative specialist at the age of18, eventually fulfilling a three-year contract. She later married, embarked on a

career in sales and marketing, then enlisted as a health care specialist in 2002 after a 13year break. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was post 9/11, but it was something that struck me to the core,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wanted to do something that had some meaning. I wanted to feel like I was making a contribution.â&#x20AC;? Among many, she counts Lt. Col. Sonny Gray, a cousin, and deceased Col. Brian D. Allgood, a former commander, as two of her biggest inspirations. Brown went on to earn her commission in 2008. While serving with the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment at Fort Hood, Texas, prior to her current assignment, Brown said she had every indication her next tour would be with a deployable unit. When it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happen, she said there was some anxiety in taking the helm of an AIT company. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I knew there would be long hours because the students are at school all day, but I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what to expect because I had never been in a school environment.â&#x20AC;? A few weeks into her command, her concerns dissipated and Brown embraced her role as a major component in the mission to develop Soldiers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a labor of love,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what propels you through those long days because Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m their last stop in the process of becoming a Soldier. When the Soldiers complete their MOS training, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going out to the operational force to make their own contributions. Not only do I get to facilitate that, but I get to be a part of this new generation of Soldiers. I get to expose my leadership example to each and every one.â&#x20AC;? Lt. Col. Scott B. Kindberg, Brownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commander, said it is apparent why Lifetime producers thought she could represent the thousands of women serving in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s armed forces. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Balancing the demands of company command, and the road she took to get here, she made it and still makes it look easy,â&#x20AC;? said the commander of the 266th QM Bn., 23rd QM Brigade. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a single mom, company commander, prior enlisted NCO who had SEE HONOR, PAGE 14

$GDP VFRRWHU ULGH LQ VXSSRUW RI PLOLWDU\ NLGV (RIGHT) Adam Sandoval reacts with glee during the presentation of an $8,000 donation by supporters of his Scootin America Motorcycle Ride Oct. 22 at the Colonial HarleyDavidson dealership in Prince George. The ride, named for Sandovalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pooch, Scooter (pictured below), seeks to raise educational funds for the children of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fallen warriors through the American Legionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Legacy Scholarship program. The Colonial Harley stop was one of more than 600 motorcycle dealer visits planned for the 65,000-mile journey. The large donation honors military family member April Lynn Wise, who died earlier this year while traveling to her graduation ceremony at Prince George High School. Members of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association, the Fort Lee Marine Detachment, the Harley Owners Group and Colonial Harley contributed. Sandoval has raised more than $120,000, and will continue his travels through December, hoping to raise $300,000.

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FHOHEUDWLQJ 2NWREHUIHVW Members of the Hirschjager Dancers perform for the audience Saturday during the Fort Lee Oktoberfest celebration at the Lee Club. The event also included performances by the Original Elbe-Musikanten German Band, German food and beer, and a KidZone play area. Oktoberfest is a traditional Bavarian folk festival celebrated from the latter part of September to the first weekend of October in Germany. In other parts of the world, the observance varies widely.

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Lifetime show to feature CASCOM, JBLE Soldier T. Anthony Bell Senior Writer/Special Projects

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Fort Lee spouses show support for Prince George bus drivers Amy Perry Production/News Assistant Editor

A group of Fort Lee spouses created daily care packages to show appreciation for Prince George County School District bus drivers during Spirit Week Oct. 19-23. After hearing from the bus operators how stressful the current driver shortage was for them during a school board meeting in October, Frenchi Jones, a Fort Lee spouse, felt the community needed to show its support. “I heard the bus drivers describe the toll the shortage was having on their relationships with parents and students, as well as how it was affecting them emotionally and physically,” said Jones. “I took to social media and posted the information I collected from the meeting, including the idea of showing appreciation to

them. Many Fort Lee wives were immediately on board and began coming up with ideas to honor the drivers daily during PGS Spirit Week.” More than 30 spouses got involved in the project and helped create 70 care packages for the drivers each day of spirit week. Treats included muffins, hot cocoa, honeybuns, granola bars, packages of gum and donuts. The group brought the goodie bags to the transportation office, usually before the drivers started their routes at 5:30 a.m. Stephanie Lamm, one of the PGCSD bus drivers, said she was touched by the thoughtfulness showed by the wives’ group. “The first day we had no idea they had done this,” she said. “I was in the bus garage getting repairs and saw the muffins, along with a note to the bus drivers from the Fort Lee group.

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An assortment of muffins was one of the many treats a group of Fort Lee spouses provided for Prince George County bus drivers during the school district’s spirit week Oct. 19-23.

“After that each day there would be a message put out on our radios, saying there were more snacks in the office from the

group,” Lamm continued. “It put a smile on my face, and a warm feeling in me each time I heard it. I believe every driver felt the

same way.” After the week of treats, Lamm reached out to Jones to thank the group for their generosity, and said “I am one of the many drivers that got to enjoy the thoughtful treats your group gave us last week. I just wanted to tell you how much we all greatly appreciate (the group) thinking of us. We all looked forward to each day with anticipation of the next surprise. It was like a week full of surprises from our own secret Santas.” Jackie Raeuchle, a spouse of a Marine at Fort Lee, got involved in the project because she also felt the bus drivers were underappreciated. “It cannot be an easy job when you might have to deal with children who don’t listen or respect authority, plus try to concentrate on driving a large vehicle to get these children safely to school and back home again,” she said. “We, as parents, can do more than say thank you. These little goodies were a small gesture of thanks for keeping our children safe to and from school. It is nice to feel appreciated once in awhile.”

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The 2015 Cardinal Golf Club Championship was held Oct. 17 and 18, and 57 players competed. The 7,000yard White-Blue course at the club provided quite the challenge for golfers of all abilities. The weather

forced players to adapt to the changing conditions. The 2015 club champions (pictured above from left to right) are as follows: Men (under age 50), Aaron Bryant, score of 79-74-153; Women (all), Cheryl

Bagley, score of 76-93-169; Senior, Gary Swain (between age 60 and 69), score of 73-76-149; Super Senior (age 70 and above), Ken Hardman, score of 75-80-155.

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New NCO Evaluation Report eliminates evaluation inﬂation David Vergun Army News Service

WASHINGTON – On Jan. 1, the Army will have a new tool to promote, retain and assign its noncommissioned officers when it intoduces an upgraded NCO Evaluation Report. The current NCOER, which has been in use since 1987, is “outdated, highly inflated and too generic; meaning one evaluation could fit all NCOs, regardless of rank, position or level of responsibility,” said Sgt. Maj. Stephen McDermid, Evaluations, Selections and Promotions Division sergeant major at Human Resources Command, Fort Knox, Ky. The new NCOER will address four key areas: First, it will capture “attributes and competencies” from Army Doctrine Publication 6-22 “Army Leadership,” he said. That means the evaluation will align with the Army’s effort to meet the challenges of an increasingly complex and uncertain environment by requiring NCOs to take on greater levels of responsibility with increasing levels of skills and competencies. A second important aspect of the new NCOER is “enforcement of rating official accountability through the use of two new assessment tools, which is the rater tendency and the senior rater profile,” McDermid said, meaning that senior raters will be limited to the number of Soldiers they deem “most qualified.” In a nutshell, this will address one of the

biggest drawbacks of the current NCOER: inflation, or the tendency of supervisors to rate most or all of their Soldiers at the highest levels. The current practice makes it nearly impossible to separate stellar performers from average or good performers, he said. Third, the new NCOER will take into account increasing levels of responsibility as Soldiers progress through the ranks, McDermid said. David Griffee, chief of the Evaluations Branch at HRC, said a fourth benefit of the new NCOER will be getting leaders “talking to their people, telling them how they’re doing and providing effective feedback.” That will result in leaders “being able to coach, teach and mentor what right looks like. As the Army executes the counseling in a better manner, we think we should see improvement in performance across the board,” he said. Griffee said Soldiers receiving counseling are about what’s expected of them near the start of the reporting period, and at intervals throughout the reporting period, will have fewer surprises when the final report is made. Leaders have a responsibility too, he added. “Leaders should take the time to develop their rating philosophy so they are familiar with what most qualified looks like in actions, competencies and performance,” Griffee suggested. “Once you have your rating philosophy, stick to it.” McDermid said train-the-trainer training for the new NCOER began in April at HRC, followed by sessions on Fort Jackson, S.C.

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Stephanie Parker, Army Community Service officer, explains the function of the small business room in her facility to Maj. Gen. Darrell K. Williams, commanding general, CASCOM and Fort Lee, and his wife, Myra, during the ACS Open House Tuesday. The open house gave leadership teams from across the installation an inside look at what ACS offers their military members.

That effort led to about 600 certified trainthe-trainers who fanned out across all commands and components. Training also is available online for those who’ve been unable to meet with a certified trainer, he said. “We highly encourage Soldiers to review it.” Detailed training modules have been posted to the HRC Evaluations Branch website as well as S1NET and are available for download on DVIDS. The online EES test site allows Soldiers to

create the NCOER and support form as well, and leads individuals through the process, section-by-section, in an easy-to-understand manner, McDermid said. Griffee said, thus far, feedback from the field during the training process regarding the new NCOER has been good. “A lot of NCOs are saying ‘it’s about time,’” that a more effective NCOER has been produced. He noted the officer corps has had an evaluation report similar to the new NCOER for about 18 years.

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Just when people finally get their eating pattern under control, the holidays always seem to roll round bringing a cornucopia of food temptations. From the office to shopping, not to mention parties and family events galore, it seems as if the Thanksgiving-to-New Year's celebration season is one long, tempting food fest designed to make everyone gain weight. How can people beat this battle of the bulge? Kenner recommends gain knowledge, not weight, this holiday season. Here’s what it takes to keep the pounds off. • Keep weight in check: Weigh yourself in the morning, at least once or even twice a week Monday and Thursday during the holidays. This is enough to notice any slight increase from the week and to keep people in check for the weekend and vice-versa. • Jump start the body’s metabolism for the day: Get up and at it 15-30 minutes earlier and do some fun movement. Early morning workouts strengthen everyone’s resolve for the day and revs up metabolism. Remember, energy creates energy physically and mentally. Consider purchasing a walking

video, downloading a quick workout app, or “shaking it” with Hip Hop Abs or a Zumba video. A lot can be found on YouTube. • Be thrifty with calorie spending: Peruse the buffet table and only take the foods enjoyed once a year. Don’t start with sushi, especially if eaten all the time, and expect to be able to resist the chicken wings, which most people love, but avoid. Eat what is loved in moderation to stave off those cravings that get you in trouble later. Don’t waste calories on foods anyone can eat anytime. • Avoid food-orexia: Don’t starve all day just to pig out at night. Eat lean protein and nonstarchy vegetables throughout the day. It will keep blood sugar from dipping and spiking, and keep one full until the big event. The combo

even gives calories to spare on an individual’s favorite splurge. • Say “no” – and mean it. Empower willpower. Don’t let others lessen your resolve. Each time someone says ‘no’ it can strengthen them. But remember, the stress is in the resistance. So, if people have to say no too many times, it may be better to decline an invite. Having to resist too much can backfire. Holiday parties are social times, but they shouldn’t leave an individual feeling guilty and depressed. Enjoy the festivities and a few favorite treats and to those ‘eatingencouragers,’ have a few planned responses such as: 1. “No thank you, I’m full.” 2. “No thank you, I am on a special program and it’s really working for me. I’m excited at the results I am getting.” 3. “No thank you, I’ve already enjoyed

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EVENTS MEPS Haunted House | Oct. 31 The Fort Lee MEPS will offer a Mansion of Mayhem haunted house and X-ray services for Halloween candy Oct. 31 beginning at 5 p.m., at the corner of Mahone and A avenues. The free event will include ghoulish treats, mummy cakes, a witches brew and more.

555th PIA Meeting | Nov. 4 The Jessie J. Mayes Tri-Cities Chapter of the 555th Parachute Infantry Association, Inc., will hold its monthly meeting Nov. 4, 6 p.m., at the Piccadilly Restaurant, South Park Mall, Colonial Heights. Prior airborne experience is not a prerequisite for membership or attending. For details, call (804) 861-0945.

ALU Open House | Nov. 6 The Army Logistics University will host an open house Nov. 6, 6-10 p.m., in the multi-purpose rooms of Heiser Hall, 2401 Quarters Road. Community members can visit ALU, meet with the staff and faculty, and receive an overview of the ALU mission and departments. The event will include marshmallow roasting, hot cocoa, cider and more. A movie on the lawn will be shown 7:30-9 p.m. Guests should bring lawn chairs and blankets. No RSVP is required. For details, call (804) 765-8123 or 7658125.

‘Hello, Dolly’ Opens at Lee Theater | Nov. 6 A Theater Company at Fort Lee production of “Hello, Dolly!” opens Nov. 6, 8 p.m., for a three-weekend run at the post theater, building 4300, Mahone Avenue. Additional performances are set for Nov. 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 at 8 p.m., and Nov. 8, 15 and 22 at 3 p.m. All shows are open to the public. Tickets are $13 for adults and $7 for youth. For reservations, call the box office at (804) 734-6629.

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Lee Health Beneﬁts Fair | Nov. 10 The 2015 Federal Employees Health Benefits Open Season will run from Nov. 9 - Dec. 14. The Fort Lee Civilian Personnel Advisory Center will host the annual Federal Employees Health Benefits Fair Nov. 10, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Liberty Chapel. For resources and more, visit www.opm. gov/retirement-services/publicationsforms/benefits-administration-letters/. For details on the new Self Plus One enrollment type, visit https://www.opm.gov/retirementservices/publications-forms/benefitsadministration-letters/2015/15-205.pdf. For enrollment questions, visit https:// www.abc.army.mil/.

Breakfast and Blessings | Nov. 15 A Breakfast and Blessings service is set for Nov. 15, 8-8:30 a.m., at the 1st Logistics Memorial, adjacent to CASCOM. The program is a spiritual renewal and fellowship. It includes a free breakfast. Participants can sing Thanksgiving hymns with the 392nd Army Band. For details, call Chaplain (Maj.) Stanton Trotter at (804) 734-0033 or email stanton.d.trotter.mil@mail.mil.

Native American Observance | Nov. 19 A National American Indian Heritage Month Observance is scheduled for Nov. 19, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., at the Lee Theater. The free event will be hosted by the 23rd Quartermaster Brigade and will recognize and celebrate American Indian culture, achievement and contributions. For details, call (931) 436-0771 or look for the promotional article in the Nov. 5 issue of the Traveller.

Leisure Travel Services | OnGoing Leisure Travel Services offers discounted vacation packages, cruises, hotel accommodations and more in the Warrior Zone (Building 3650 on C Avenue). In addition to providing travel discounts, it offers local, regional and national attraction tickets including discounted movie and theme park tickets. LTS hours

are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. - noon. It is closed Sundays and holidays. For details, call (804) 765-3789.

ACS Financial Readiness Class | Nov. 16 The Army Community Service Financial Readiness Program will hold a free class “Debt Elimination, How Much Debt is Too Much” Nov. 16, 1-3 p.m., at ACS, building 9023, Mahone Ave. The class is open to the Fort Lee community. For details, call (804) 734-6388.

Military Family Appreciation Night | Nov.19 ACS invites community members to its annual Military Family Appreciation Night Nov. 19, 5-8 p.m., at the Regimental Club. The free event includes a dinner, door prizes and more. The theme is “Military Families are Super-Heroes!” Children are encouraged to wear their super-hero costumes. The 392nd Army Band also will perform. Registration is required by 4 p.m., Nov. 9. For details, call (804) 734-6431.

SPORTS & FITNESS Outdoor Recreation Paintball Outings | Ongoing Fort Lee’s Family and MWR Outdoor Recreation department offers paintball outings. Rental packages are $25 for groups of 6-9 people. It includes a marker (gun), hopper, CO2 tank and fill-ups, a mask, a loader case and 500 paintballs. All players must be 12 or older. Personal markers are welcome but will be calibrated to field rules. Paintball is open Monday-Friday, by appointment only. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. For weekend play, call Outdoor Recreation for availability. For details, call (804) 765-2212 or 7652210.

Cardinal Golf Pro Pointers | Oct. 29 Free tips and pointers from professional golf instructors will be offered every Thursday in October and November at the Cardinal Golf Club. The sessions are 4:30-6 p.m., Oct. 29; and 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Nov. 5, 12 and 19. No reservations required. Driving range balls are not included. For details, call (804) 734-2899.

YOUTH FMWR Youth Fall Festival | Nov. 7 The Fort Lee Youth Fall Festival is set for Nov. 7, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., at the Clark Fitness Center. Free activities will include pumpkin decorating, sand arts and crafts, and more. Admission is open to the public. For details, call (804) 734-6008.

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Goochland County Fall Festival | Oct. 31 The Goochland County Fall Festival is scheduled for Oct. 31, noon- 4 p.m., at the Goochland Sports Complex, 1800 Sandy Hook Road. The event will feature music, a petting zoo, pony rides, pumpkin painting, carnival games a Halloween costume contest and more. Admission is free. For details, call (804) 556-5854 or visit www.co.goochland.va.us.

Oysters, Barbecue at Battersea | Oct. 31 The Oysters and Barbecue Battersea Festival will be held Oct. 31, noon - 3 p.m., at Historic Battersea Plantation, 1289 Upper Appomattox St., Petersburg. Visitors can choose from freshly roasted oysters, barbecue, beer, wine and more. The event includes a British motor show. General admission is $40 in advance only. For details, call (804) 732-9882 or visit www.batterseafound.org.

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Calendar, continued Thanksgiving Festival at Berkeley | Nov. 1 The Virginia Thanksgiving Festival will be celebrated at Berkeley Plantation Nov. 1, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., in Charles City The event will include a living history program, tours of the 1726 manor house, tribal dancers, arts and crafts, a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner and more. The plantation is located on Route 5 between Richmond and Williamsburg. For details, visit www. virginiathanksgivingfestival.com.

Retiree Summit, Career Fair in Virginia Beach | Nov. 7 The annual Retiree Summit and Career Fair, hosted by commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic, is set for Nov. 7, 8 a.m. noon, in Rockwell Hall gymnasium, Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia Beach. A series of speakers will provide in-

formation on policies and current issues affecting retirees. Naval Medical Center Portsmouth will staff a health and information fair and administer free flu shots to eligible beneficiaries For details, call (757) 462-7563 or visit: www.facebook.com/JEBLCFS.

Great American Indian Expo in Richmond | Nov. 6-8 The Great American Indian Exposition is set for Nov. 6-8, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., at Richmond International Raceway, 600 E. Laburnum Ave., Henrico County. The event recognizes Native American Heritage month. Guests can interact with more than 200 American Indian dancers as well as singers, drummers, artists and crafts persons. Buffalo stew, Navajo tacos and Indian corn soup are some of the foods available. Admission is $10 for adults and $6 for children. For details, call (252) 532-0821 or email powwow@vance.net.

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feature CASCOM Soldier Continued from page 8 a break in service, and with her not being of typical age for a captain, why would you not pick Capt. Brown to represent our battalion, brigade and Army as a woman of honor? We can learn a lot from Capt. Brown and her resiliency.” Brown’s friend and mentor said she not just fits a profile of service and sacrifice, but she has a collection of attributes that has allowed her to excel. “She’s brilliant, loyal and she’s shown extraordinary courage and dedication,” said Lt. Col. Robin Johnson, assigned to Chairman’s Office of Reintegration: Veterans/ Families/Communities at the Pentagon. “I think there’s this whole generation of military members

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of which you’re finding women who are making these equally valuable contributions at home and in uniform.” Brown, who said Obama and Biden were genuinely “warm and welcoming” during her visit, said she hopes those who tune in to the documentary gain a better understanding of military families and their inherent challenges.

“The world needs to see there is a very dynamic group of people who support the armed forces every day and who are doing well, despite our highs and lows,” she said. “Our hope is that these stories will mobilize all of us to find ways to serve them, just as they have served us and this great nation,” said Nancy Dubuc, president and CEO of A+E Networks, Lifetime’s parent company. The documentary supports the Joining Forces initiative, a White House effort that works with private and public entities to ensure “service members, veterans, and their families have the tools they need to succeed throughout their lives,” according to its website. “Women of Honor” is also scheduled to air Nov. 10, 6 p.m., Central European Time, on the Armed Forces Network’s Spectrum channel.

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