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CONQUERING THE CRUCIBLE

Ordnance Soldiers compete in inaugural warrior skills challenge SEE PAGE 14 PEER GROUP PROMOTES PROPER MILITARY CONDUCT Advanced individual training troops on the Ordnance Campus are taking a lead role in awareness and prevention of sexual harassment, assault SEE PAGE 16

NAME CHANGE New title for Joint Culinary Training Center Army graduates recognizes excellence in military food services SEE PAGE 3

UNIT APPLAUDS â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;COMEBACK KIDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; A 244th QM Battalion Soldier is back in school after treatment for a brain tumor SEE PAGE 8

DVAM DUEL Teams show support, competitive spirit at annual Domestic Violence Awareness Month tournament SEE PAGE 15

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COMMAND SPOTLIGHT | FAREWELL REMARKS FROM 21ST SECRETARY

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past six years, indeed for as long as I have been involved with Army matters, you have shown me such sense of purpose and such dedication day in and day out. As a team, you are Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s indispens-

Lisa Smith Molinari Contributing Writer

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now serving R-1-4-7 at window number three,â&#x20AC;? a mechanical female voice announced over the base clinicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new automated pharmacy system. My ticket read â&#x20AC;&#x153;R-154.â&#x20AC;? I grabbed a copy of the base newspaper from the rack by the door and took a seat with all the others in the waiting area. I searched the pages for something to distract me from my tendency

to people-watch. I recognized my base neighbor in a photograph and pulled the paper closer to my eyes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Subway opens at NEX,â&#x20AC;? one headline read, and my mouth watered thinking of my favorite tuna on wheat. There was a blurb about a foreign policy lecture at the War College, and I made a mental note to tell my husband about it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now serving R-1-4-8 at window number two.â&#x20AC;? Sigh. The clinic door swishes open, and I hear the first mumbles of

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what sounds like heated banter, prompting me to peek over the classified ads. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now you sit down right there!â&#x20AC;? a tiny old woman with bushy salt-and-pepper hair and a shirt embroidered with teddy bears barked at her companion. The other lady was an even older woman â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a friend? a sister? a neighbor? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with short wispy white hair, thick glasses and a quad cane. The companion hobbled over to the chairs and sat begrudg-

able Army. You are part of the rock â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the foundation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; that holds our great country together. You have shared uncommon lives and challenges, and have done what your country has required of you. You have, quite simply, ensured our way of life. I am proud to have served in your gallant company. I ask that you continue to accept the trust America bestows upon you and the challenges that carries. Continue to be the standard-bearers of our noble profession of arms. The American people are counting on you, and I know you will not let them down. Thank you, thank you, thank you for who you are and what you do â&#x20AC;Ś all of you. God bless you. God bless your families, and God bless this great and glorious Army that keeps us free. Army Strong!

ingly, muttering something about not needing any help. The two argued about where to put their pocketbooks, until one blurted, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Knowing me, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll forget where it is. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even remember where I parked the car.â&#x20AC;? They both laughed. Clearly, their hostile banter was just a shtick. These two were good friends, most likely retired military buddies or spouses helping each other in the pharmacy. As I watched them, I wondered what their lives had entailed. They looked to be in their late 70s or 80s, both wearing the elastic-waisted polyester pants advertised in the back of Parade Magazine. How long were they

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in the military, I wondered. What had they lived through? I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the only one watching the feisty friends. A man in uniform waiting nearby stepped toward them and said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I got you a number from the kiosk over there. You need it to pick up a prescription. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a new system, but I can help you.â&#x20AC;? The white-haired woman grumbled and snatched the ticket from the servicemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hand, having no intention of learning the â&#x20AC;&#x153;new-fangledâ&#x20AC;? system. Her saltand-pepper friend thanked the man kindly, before scolding her companion for being rude. SEE VETERANS, PAGE 6

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tal force, your families and our nation. But your collective strength, courage and leadership, together with your compassion and commitment, have helped America endure in the face of hardship. You are men and women of character. Trusted professionals. You always do your very best and have committed your lives to something greater than yourselves. Gen. Creighton Abrams once said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;There must be, within our Army, a sense of purpose and a dedication to that purpose. There must be a willingness to march a little farther; to carry a heavier load; to step out into the darkness and the unknown for the safety and well-being of others.â&#x20AC;? I could not agree more. Over the

To the Soldiers, civilians and families of our Army: Serving as your secretary for these past six years has been the honor of my life and, by far, the most fulfilling experience of my professional career. While many days have certainly been long, the years have been amazingly short because my time here has been so very rich and rewarding. Without question, that is thanks to all of you â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the men and women who I have been privileged to call my teammates. I want you to know I have an unceasing admiration for your remarkable sense of duty and devotion. The past 14 years of war have been long and painful for our to-

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Capt. Edward Hurley, commander, Alpha Company, 832nd Ordnance Battalion, performs chin-ups during the inaugural 59th Brigade Crucible competition Friday. Story and photos, page 14.

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MOS title change recognizes 92G skills Amy Perry Production/News Assistant Editor

Soldiers in the 92-Golf military occupational specialty now boast the name of culinary specialists rather than food service personnel. The name change was celebrated during a title change recognition ceremony Oct. 29 at the Joint Culinary Center of Excellence. The name of the training facility also changed from Food Service Training Center to Joint Culinary Training Center. It is still dedicated as McLaughlin Hall. Col. Darrell Duckworth, Quartermaster School chief of staff, spoke on behalf of Brig. Gen. Ronald Kirklin, Quartermaster General, and said it was a privilege to help recognize the MOS name change. “We are honored to have you here with us as we commemorate a significant milestone in the Army’s history,” he said. “Today, we rename the Army food service 92-Golf military occupational specialty title from food service specialist to the new distinguished title of culinary specialist. This new title is effective across the entire Army and all culinary arts specialists – both past and present, as well as around

the world – should celebrate this momentous occasion. “This new title aligns the 92-Golf profession with our sister services and the civilian industry,” he continued. “It also exemplifies the transformation of our Army food service program that is second to none.” Turning to the change in the facility name, Duckworth said he is proud of the joint service training happening there. “This new name reflects the Department of Defense level of training the Joint Culinary Center of Excellence has been tasked to perform on a daily basis,” he said. “We stand on this culinary campus today shoulder-to-shoulder with our sister services to celebrate and recognize this milestone and also to reflect the true joint service training we conduct here on Fort Lee.” Retired Chief Warrant Officer 5 Rufus Montgomery, Honorary Chief of the Regiment, Quartermaster Corps, was the guest speaker. He served in the Army from 1965-2003, primarily as a 92G after a short stint in the Vietnam War as an infantryman (paratrooper). Montgomery said he received a call a few weeks ago about the MOS title change. “Had I not been in church, I probably

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Retired Chief Warrant Officer 5 Rufus Montgomery, Honorary Chief of the Regiment, Quartermaster Corps, shares his story of the 92-Golf military occupational specialty during the MOS Title Change Recognition Ceremony Oct. 29 at the newly renamed McLaughlin Hall Joint Culinary Training Center. Montgomery served from 1965-2003, primarily as a 92-Golf.

would have stood back and done the James Brown dance,” he said. “I was so happy. It had been a long time coming and it was music to my ears. “The name change … is not magic,” he continued. “But it will help to assert this role … we are culinary specialists. The 92G MOS name change was a long time coming. It points to who we are now, who we have always been, and who we will always be … 92-Golf culinary specialists.” The MOS change can be a source of

/HH WR KRVW $PHULFDQ ,QGLDQ +HULWDJH 2EVHUYDQFH 1RY The Fort Lee community is set to celebrate Native American Indian Heritage Month with a special observance Nov. 24, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., at Wylie Hall, building 2300. The 23rd Quartermaster Brigade is hosting the event with a theme “Growing Native Leaders: Enhancing Our Seven Generations.” The first national observance of Native American Indian Heritage Month was recognized in 1990 and signed as a joint resolution of Congress by President George H.W. Bush. Since 1994, similar

proclamations have been signed. The observance runs until Nov. 30. “It’s important to honor the many cultural contributions from Native American Indians over 7 generations,” said Sgt. 1st Class Anthony A. Whitaker, 23rd QM Bde. equal opportunity advisor who is coordinating the event. “We also want to recognize and celebrate American Indian’s contributions to our nation and its defense.” On Oct. 30, President Barack Obama signed a resolution that read, in part, “American Indians and Alaska Natives enrich every aspect of our country. As the

first to live on this land, Native Americans and their traditions and values inspired – and continue to inspire – the ideals of self-governance and determination that are the framework of our nation. This month, we recognize the contributions made by Native Americans since long before our founding, and we resolve to continue the work of strengthening government-to-government ties with tribal nations and expanding possibility for all. Native Americans have helped make America what it is today.” Community members will

pride for those serving in the career field, said Lt. Col. Damon Varnado, JCCoE director. “It is a great day for our 92-Golf culinary specialists serving in our great Army around the world,” he said. “We are very proud of the work by so many over the last three years to bring us where we are today to transition the MOS title from food service specialist to culinary specialist. It truly reflects the professionalism and pride of the MOS.”

be treated to a demonstration of Native American dances and music from men and women members of the Wolf Creek Cherokee Tribe from Henrico County. Andrew Tyler, a tribal representative, will be on hand to explain the cultural heritages of Native Americans and meanings of the dances, drumming and music, said Whitaker. The free event will include food tastings prepared by the Wolf Creek representatives. The 392nd Army Band also will perform. For more information on the National American Indian Heritage Observance, call Whitaker at (931) 436-0771 or File Photo email anthony.a.whitaker.mil@ Alichia Gear performs a “healmail.mil. ing dance” at a previous Native American Indian Heritage

– Staff Reports Month Observance at Fort Lee.

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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.

Know Your World Presentation | Nov. 9 Amy Perry

Brig. Gen. Charles M. Pede, commander of the Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School, speaks to representatives of the CASCOM and Fort Lee Office of the Staff Judge Advocate and other local legal offices during an Article 6 visit Tuesday at the U.S. Army Quartermaster Museum.

Lee OSJA learns state of corps, gets inspected Amy Perry Production/News Assistant Editor

The command group from the Judge Advocate General Legal Center and School visited Fort Lee Tuesday to brief the local legal office on the state of the JAG Corps and conduct an “Article 6” inspection. The day started at the U.S. Army Quartermaster Museum where Brig. Gen. Charles M. Pede, JAG LC&S commander, spoke to CASCOM, Fort Lee and other JAG staffers. He also laid out the purpose of his team’s visit – in addition to small group discussions for the civilians, warrant officers, enlisted personnel and officers, the Article 6 visit includes an inspection from the general and his official party. “This visit is an opportunity for you to hear what we think is going in our – and your – corps around the world and in our Army,” said Pede. “It’s very important to connect every couple of years to talk about current issues. Aside from that, it’s about what you share with us – what your concerns are and your thoughts about your practice here at Fort Lee.” The CASCOM and Fort Lee Office of the Staff Judge Advocate – as well as leadership from Juliet Company, 262nd Quartermaster Battalion; Reservists from Richmond; and personnel from Fort Eustis – attended the session to learn more about the JAG Corps.

Pede said the current JAG Corps has the most experience as a corps. “You now live and work in the best – and largest – law firm in the world, with more than 10,000 people in over 200 countries,” he said. “Who has more experience at war than we do? Is there any Army, any corps in our history that have had more history than we have? The ‘fighting’ is … a large part of us, but it’s detainee operations, rule of law, claims, legal assistance, military justice, administrative law, contract law … that’s what we are the most experienced in. “It’s pretty extraordinary when you think about all the experience residing in the corps’ law firm, the corps we live and work in every day,” Pede continued. “Your experience and expertise counts for everything.” During the state of the corps briefing, Command Sgt. Maj. Clevester Douglas Jr., CSM, JAG LC&S, talked about training progression for paralegals and how well the corps was doing. “In these challenging times – in our Army and in our corps – because of our people, we will get through it,” he said. “I had an opportunity to spend some time with the new Chief of Staff of the Army, the Sergeant Major of the Army and the TRADOC CSM, and I can tell you that the challenges the JAG Corps is facing; the Army is facing them too. However, we are ahead of the game compared to what some (branches) are dealing with.”

A Know Your World presentation “Vietnam – After the War” will be offered by Capt. Dong Phuc Nguyen, Vietnamese Army, Nov. 9, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., at the Army Logistics University, in multipurpose Rooms A, B, C and D, building 12420. The program is free and open to the public. For details, email rebecca.a.joyner2.civ@mail.mil or call (804) 765-8159.

Kenner Diabetes Month Activities | Nov. 9-13 Kenner Army Health Clinic will observe American Diabetes Month with an educational display Nov. 9-13, 10 a.m. - noon, in the pharmacy lobby. Nov. 14 is World Diabetes day, a focus point to engage millions of people worldwide in diabetes advocacy and awareness. For more information on diabetes, visit www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/ myths/, https://www.uhctools.com/assets/prebuilt_2014_diabetes.pdf and www. diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/parents-and-kids/.

Fort Lee Celebrates Education Week | Nov. 16-20 Five days of free American Education Week programs, workshops and briefings are set for Nov. 16-20 at various locations on post. On Nov. 16, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., an Open House will be held at the Army Education Center, building 12400. A Warrant Officer briefing is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in building 6047. On Nov. 17, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., an Education and Career Fair is slated for the Regimental Club. On Nov. 18, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Army Learning Workshops will be held in building 6047. On Nov. 16-19, representatives colleges and universities will be on-hand at several locations. On Nov. 20, 10-11:30 a.m., a Troops to Teachers briefing is set for building 12400. For details, contact wanda.l.bridges2.civ@mail.mil or call (804) 765-3570.

Flu Vaccines Available at Kenner Kenner Army Health Clinic continues to administer the 2015 influenza vaccine to enrolled beneficiaries in the community 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. For details, call (804) 734-9891.

MOAA Scholarships The Military Officers Association of America offers educational-assistance scholarships for the 2016-17 school year. The deadline to apply is March 1. Students under age 24 who are children of former, currently serving or retired commissioned or warrant officers, and children of currently serving or retired enlisted military personnel are eligible to apply. For an application and details, visit www.moaa.org/scholarshipfund.

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Battle of the Bulge veteran Tom Ingram salutes as the American flag is lowered during a “Retreat” ceremony here in August.

VETERANS | ‘We share experiences

and sense of respect for our unique lifestyle’ Continued from Page 2 Patrick Buffett

Col. Jeffery Carter, 59th Ordnance Brigade commander, center, is assisted by his Brigade Chaplain, Maj. Jeffery Masengale, and SHARP (Sexual Harassment/ Assault Response and Prevention program) Victim Advocate Lauren Barboza during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, marking the official opening of the SHARP/Chaplain Resource Center on the Ordnance Campus. Also pictured are Sgt. 1st Class Denise Allen-Pineda, 59th Ord. Bde. sexual assault response coordinator, and Sgt. Bernard Farley Jr., chaplain’s assistant, both of whom were part of the support staff that got the center up and running. Located in a refurbished section of the Warrior Training Center on Redstone Drive, the facility includes a waiting room with a large, flat-screen television; offices for the assigned chaplains and the victim advocate, a lounge and private counseling/ interview areas. In remarks at the event, Carter noted how the chaplain and victim advocate offices were relocated several times over the past few years. “This centralized location finally gives them a home that is close to the barracks and schoolhouse facilities, and is tailor-made for the important work they do,” he said. The resource center will be open from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. weekdays with on-call chaplain and victim advocate support services available 24-7.

Others standing by peeked over to see the number on the ticket – R-156 – so they could help when the time came. Everyone seemed to understand these women had earned their place in the line, and in life. There was no need for the women to abide by the new pharmacy system or tone down their cantankerous banter. Somehow, the rest of us in the waiting room knew they were to be respected and taken care of, and it was our duty to do it. We watched with genuine reverence, knowing that someday, we’ll be the retirees in the military clinic pharmacy waiting rooms needing help. We’ll be the ones wearing wrap-around sunglasses, pushing shopping carts through the commissaries, bickering over coupons and deli meats.

We’ll be the ones telling old stories of proud moments, of sacrifices, of military friends lost and gained along the way. Without a spoken word, community members made a collective pact to help the two retired women that day. It took 37 minutes for my number to be called, but I was grateful for the opportunity to observe the military folks around me. Whether we know each other personally or not, we are one people, one community, one family. We share experiences and a sense of respect for our unique lifestyle. And we take care of each other. This Veterans Day, open your eyes to fellow military members in the community. Share stories, show respect and lend a helping hand. Read more commentaries by Molinari at www.themeatandpotatoesoflife.com.

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Two years ago, Shannon Western was a smiling wife, mother of five, college student, Army Reserve Soldier and government employee. When describing that time in her life, however, she uses words like “unhappy,” “frightened” and “overwhelmed.” The Mission and Installation Contracting Command staffer here said her cheerful outward persona belied an inward struggle fueled by domestic disputes that brought on bouts of depression. She had stopped caring about her health and what she was eating, which affected her weight and energy level. “I didn’t think about what I was doing to myself; how I was resorting to food as a comfort item and how the alcohol I occasionally drank at night to wind down – or more like get away – was changing the chemical balance in my body,” Western recalled. “I used to work out religiously, but I had stopped doing that altogether. For a short time in 2013, I even took up smoking, which reduced the circulation of oxygen in my body and added to the issues of feeling tired and weighed down.” The factors that pushed Western down a path of potential self-destruction are deeply personal and not something she’s comfortable talking about in detail. However, she eagerly shares the thought process she went through, and what she believes was divine influence, to “be set free.” “It was this overwhelming realization I had to dig myself out from the oppressive life situation I was in,” she said. “A lot of things were contributing to the problem, so I had to deal with those first. I had to remind myself what was important – being there for my kids, not living in fear, not killing myself with an unhealthy lifestyle. I started a healing journey a lot bigger than simply getting back in shape or losing weight. I refused to be a victim and took my life back.” The cost of a fresh start would be steep: ending her marriage, losing her home, giving up personal belongings,

Taking Control

finding a stable place to live with her three biological children. Emotionally, “scared” and “alone” were daily companions, but she said she worked through it by pushing herself out of bed in the morning, holding God close to her heart and refusing to accept anything short of a positive, active and balanced lifestyle during her waking hours. “Initially, it was pure survival mode, then it transitioned into recovery and, eventually, the growing confidence I needed to truthfully tell myself I had done the right thing and tomorrow will only be better,” said Western, who also found a woman 70 pounds lighter staring at her in the mirror four months after leaving her ex-husband.

“That’s when I started running and realized how much better it made me feel,” she continued. “It became a refuge away from the worry and emotional turmoil of fighting my ex-husband in court to protect my children. As the distances increased, it gave me a sense of accomplishment, so I began setting other goals like going back to school to complete my master’s degree. While I was at it, I also decided I was going to train even harder to run a marathon … why not, it’s a big world out there as I was slowly rediscovering.” In 2014, Western was introduced to a running club called the Team Red, White and Blue Eagles. The veteranbased group was founded a little over five years ago with a mission to “en-

Shannon Western, a Mission and Installation Contracting Command employee at Fort Lee, traverses the hilly terrain of West Virginia during the 2015 Freedoms Marathon in October. She finished the 26-mile run in 4:44.50. It was a milestone in her two-year journey of personal and spiritual renewal after ending her marriage with an abusive husband. (INSET PHOTO) Western poses for a photo in 2013 - a time when her cheerful outward persona at work masked the many marital struggles she was facing at home, which led to depression and significant weight gain.

rich the lives of America’s veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity.” The Richmond Chapter is headed by retired Command Sgt. Maj. Martin Steiner. Last November, Western finished her first official 8K race with the running club. In April she completed her first half marathon, averaging a 9.03-minute mile to finish at 1:58:43.6 and placing 45th out of more than 430 females and 191st overall out of more than 830 race participants. Encouraged by her accomplishments and motivated to pay-forward her rediscovered love of fitness, Western established a youth club called the Team Red White and Blue Little Eagles in September. The participants range from 3-to-17 years of age. She and the sponsoring organization – with 180-plus chapters across the country – recently partnered with Chesterfield County’s Healthy Children’s Program race series to organize an inaugural youth track meet. “A big part of that effort (running the Little Eagles program) is introducing my own kids to a healthy lifestyle and doing something they can be proud of and look forward to week after week,” said Western who, not surprisingly, took a moment to do a bit of “mommy boasting.” “My (15-year-old) step-daughter, Amber, is the assistant coach of the Little Eagles. She is a sophomore at Clover Hill High School and is on track to graduate at 17 so she can join the military to become a mortician. My 11-year-old daughter Danielle (from her first marriage) lives with me 10 months out of the year and is a member of the team. My oldest biological son Dylan is 7. We work through a lot with him because he is special needs and part of his treatment is physical activity, which is SEE WESTERN, PAGE 21

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0,6+$ .,1* Hometown: Chester Family: “Everything’s in twos: two wonderful parents, younger twin brothers, two nephews and two Cockapoos.” Job title: Congressional Affairs specialist at the Defense Contract Management Agency How long at Fort Lee with DCMA? “I moved to the Richmond area and started with DCMA in October 2012.” Job duties: “I spearhead Congressional inquiries from beginning to end. I identify the subject matter expert within DCMA to best address an inquiry and ensure we craft a accurate, concise response on time. I then vet/staff the response through various offices/organizations before it’s sent out to the inquiring Congressional office.” How did you get started with the federal government? “I was fortunate to transition straight from the Army in December 2007 into a civil service job with the State Department as a writer/editor and later a public affairs specialist. I was both a broadcast and print journalist in the Army, so it was an easy transition.”

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How did you start working at DCMA? “Although Northern Virginia isn’t too far from Chester, traffic always soured the experience. My parents are getting older and my sister-in-law had just given birth to my first nephew, so I decided it was time to

come home. I applied for a public affairs position and was extremely fortunate to get hired onto the team.” Thoughts on your working environment: “The Communication Division at DCMA is a prime example of what teamwork and synergy should be. The healthy ratio of duty, respect, competition, humility and humor makes this the best environment in which I’ve ever worked.” Challenges of your job: “Since I was just promoted into this position in late June, it’s still pretty new to me. So, the toughest part is learning all the nuances, like various procedures and points of contact for any given task or scenario. It requires great organizational skills and customer service and, thankfully, I’m good at that.” Motivation for job: “DCMA’s mission directly impacts the safety of the warfighter, and I’m honored to work for an organization with leadership that clearly cares about the mission as well as individual team members.” One thing you can’t live without: “My cellphone. It has everything I need to keep me organized and entertained – from my calendar and book reading apps to my

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alarm clock and everything in between.” Favorite place to vacation: “My favorite place will always be Italy. My mom is from Verona, I was born in Vicenza and I spent most of my youth surrounded by my family there. I only get to visit every 2-3 years, but it’s always the most awesome experience.” Pet peeves: “Oh, I have many! What probably grinds my gears the most, though, is a poorly packed dishwasher.” Favorite book: “My favorite book is Dan Brown’s ‘Angels & Demons’ because it had me on the edge of my seat from the prologue. I have the hardcover edition in both English and Italian. But, my favorite author is James Patterson.” Favorite food: “Pizza in Italy. It’s nearly impossible to find anything like it here in the states. The ingredients are so much better there, which I think is due to agriculture being so integral to Italian culture and society.” Worst fear: “Losing a loved one.” Talents: “I’m good at researching and getting things done. I also have a great eye for photography.”

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t can be said roller coasters represent an opportunity for young people to revel in their youth. For a newly enlisted Soldier in training here, however, the thrill ride represented an almost-certain death. Pfc. Zachary W. Anderson was a mere five days from traveling with battle buddies to a popular James City County amusement park, riding one of its thrill rides and risking a probable lethal injury due to an abnormal growth in his brain. “We were all supposed to be going to the Busch Gardens theme park,” said the Papa Company, 244th Quartermaster Battalion Soldier of the trip planned in May of last year. The 21-year-old said he likely would have rode one of the meandering monsters because he didn’t know he was sick – “The g-force from the roller coaster,” he said doctors told him, “would have possibly killed” him. Anderson’s ordeal began May 18, 2014, during a building evacuation while assigned to Bravo Co., 244th QM Bn. One night following the activation of fire alarms, he and his fellow Soldiers were instructed to clear the building and gather in an adjacent area for accountability. “All I remembered was standing in formation, and the next thing I knew, I was waking up with my platoon sergeant and a paramedic by me. I had blacked out,” said the Michigan National Guardsman, noting Kenner Army Health Clinic had discovered the brain mass after further examination. The tumor, roughly the size of a lime, was removed

Pfc. Zachary Anderson, Papa Company, 244th Quartermaster Battalion, was diagnosed with a brain tumor when he first arrived at Fort Lee in the spring of 2014. After several months of medical treatment, Anderson returned last month to restart his Unit Supply Specialist training after declining a discharge and medical compensation.

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May 20 at Chesterfield County’s Johnston-Willis Hospital. Three days later – while Anderson’s fellow Soldiers rode coasters – tests on the growth proved it to be cancerous. “I was told the tumor tested positive for a form of brain cancer called germinoma,” said Anderson. The germ cell tumor, which can be malignant or benign, may be differentiated into cells located in other parts of the body. It is curable. Although the tumor was largely removed, some of it still remained, said Anderson. Chemo and radiation treatments were

planned to remove the remaining cells. He received the therapies at Walter Reed Medical Center starting in July of 2014 – four rounds, five days a week, then two weeks off. “I sat in a chemo chair for six hours a day, got drugs administered to me, then I would go back to my room and sleep,” recalled Anderson. “I was still in a training mentality, and I would want to go run or something, be active, but I had no energy to do anything. I felt helpless.” Anderson’s 120 hours of chemo was followed by three months of proton

therapy at the University of Pennsylvania. Those treatments ended last December. While receiving the treatments, he was offered a medical board – meaning he could depart the Army with a service-related disability. He declined. Why wouldn’t Anderson return home and receive compensation for his health issues? His response was as unpredictable as a coaster ride. “I took an oath to enlist and serve my country, and I wanted to fulfill the obligations I felt I had,” said Anderson. “I also knew the cancer was 100-percent curable, and it got cured. I

thought why would I take a medical discharge and get out of the military when I can fulfill that contract. I wanted to stay in the Army and get back to training; to finish what I started.” Anderson has been in remission since March 3 of this year. He returned to Fort Lee last month to resume has training as a 92Y Unit Supply Specialist. It is good to be back, he said. “Papa Company is great, my platoon sergeant is great and so are my battle buddies,” he said. “It is a little different because I didn’t go to basic training with any of these battle buddies, but they

still accept me, still watch my back as I would theirs.” Among those watching his back is Papa Co. battle buddy Pvt. Richard Cravens, who said Anderson’s optimism and openness about his ordeal lifted him in his first days at Papa when he longed for the strict discipline and pace of his basic training unit. “His positivity gave me a better outlook on things,” said the 18-year-old from Blooming Grove, Texas. “He had cancer and all he could think about was coming back here to train. That made an impression on me.” Anderson also had admirable words for his first unit – Bravo Co. He said leadership was “very supportive” during his hospitalization, noting the commander was often at his bedside until his family was able to travel here from Michigan. His Bravo Co. cohorts didn’t forget him either. While he lay in a hospital bed on his 20th birthday last year, “I had about six battle buddies come to the ICU, and they all bought gifts from the company,” he said. Family, friends and his units, said Anderson, all played a part in his recovery. He also said his decision to stay in the Army is rooted in a deep appreciation for his blessings. Those blessings are now included in a message of resiliency. “No matter what life throws at you; no matter how bad it is, there’s always hope. Never give up and keep fighting,” he said. Anderson plans to complete his training, serve the Michigan National Guard, attend the University of Northern Michigan and submit an application for ROTC. Editor’s note: The Reserve Component Liaison Office coordinated this story.

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MISHA KING Continued from Page 9 Hobbies: “I love to read and ponder on life’s mysteries. When I’m not doing that, I volunteer with MEGA Mentors in Chesterfield and the Boys and Girls Club in Petersburg.” A life lesson to share: “We are solely responsible for our actions, feelings and attitudes, and other people are responsible for

theirs. When we apply these rules, we tend to maintain our balance in the center of the life’s boxing ring rather than constantly getting beat down or beating others down.” Whom do you admire? “My parents. Interracial marriage in this country only became fully legal in 1967, barely seven years before my African-American dad brought his non-English speaking Italian bride to his first U.S. duty station in Louisiana. They’re still married after 42 years and have overcome both cultural and

(TOP LEFT) Capt. Eric Collier, Echo Company, 16th Ordnance Battalion commander, sports a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle costume while participating in the 59th Ord. Brigade Halloween run Oct. 29 on the Ordnance Campus. The massive formation of roughly 2,000 troops was dotted by fun and creative costumes including “Star Wars” storm troopers, multiple super heroes, a penguin, a hot dog and a sumo wrestler, among others. (ABOVE) Command Sgt. Maj. Vincent Noble and Col. Jeffery Carter - the 59th Ord. Brigade CSM and commander, respectively - applaud the troops as they complete the run. (FAR LEFT) Soldiers from Alpha Co., 832nd Ord. Bn., lead the company formation in storm trooper costumes during the Halloween run. (LEFT) Soldiers from Bravo Co., 832nd Ord. Bn., share the fun and camaraderie generated by the event.

racial barriers that I doubt younger generations would survive.” Qualities you admire in others: “Honesty, humility and intelligence with a nice dose of swagger.” What do you expect from your leaders? “I believe good leaders have walked at least a mile in their employees’ shoes and wouldn’t ask for something they wouldn’t do themselves. I also expect them to be confident, yet humble enough to admit their mistakes and give credit

where it’s due.” What is something people would be surprised to know about you? “Most people assume I’m Hispanic or Latina, so they’re surprised to find out I’m black and Italian. Of course, the fact I speak Spanish doesn’t help that perception.” Future aspirations: “Put together a bucket list and actually check everything off before I check out.” – Compiled by Amy Perry

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Army selects finalists for Rising Star competition Tim Hipps U.S. Army IMCOM

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Twelve finalists have been selected for the 2015 Operation Rising Star singing competition. The finalists will perform live in San Antonio, and their performances will be broadcast online at www.oprisingstar.com. Viewers can watch and vote for their favorite vocalists and directly impact the final results. The 11th annual competition began on Army installations around the world – primarily at Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreations venues, in part to help promote esprit de corps among service members and the Army community. Army garrisons in South Korea produced three finalists – Capt. Cydnia Jackson of Camp Humphreys, Sgt. Clayzella Butler

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Last year’s Operation Rising Star winner Staff Sgt. Michael Joseph performs during finals week at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. The wrap-up performances this year are set for Nov. 28, 30 and Dec. 2. The shows can be viewed online at www. oprisingstar.com.

of Camp Red Cloud and Air Force Tech Sgt. Candice Fagan of Yongson.

Two finalists hail from garrisons in Germany including Sgt. Robert Gulley of Rheinland-Pfalz and

family member Isabelle Robin of Bavaria. Spc. Pha Xiong was IMCOM’s closest winner stationed at Fort Hood, Texas. Two active-duty finalists emerged from online competition – Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Steven Powell of Navy Recruiting Station Pleasant Hill, Calif., and Air Force Master Sgt. Gregory Fetz of the Georgia Air National Guard. The other finalists are military family members from throughout the continental United States including: Irene Simmons of Fort Stewart, Ga.; Chelsea Tabisz of Joint Base Maguire-Lakehurst, N.J.; Melinda Way-Bonner of Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif.; and Arlen Abella of U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii. The live finals are scheduled for Nov. 28, Nov. 30 and Dec. 2 at Fort Sam Houston Theatre.

The site and date of the reveal show, where the overall winner is announced, will be either Dec. 4 at the Fort Sam Theatre or Dec. 8 at a downtown San Antonio venue, likely the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, said Tim Higdon, Army Entertainment producer. Operation Rising Star is a military singing contest based on the concept of “American Idol.” The program is run by the Army Installation Management Command's FMWR Army Entertainment Division, headquartered at Joint Base San AntonioFort Sam Houston. Army Entertainment promotes resiliency and positive quality of life for Soldiers and their families through professionally staged entertainment programs such as the U.S. Army Soldier Show, the Army Concert Series and Operation Rising Star.

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Dennis Mull, a retired Fort Lee police officer, competes in the inaugural Spartan Race at Fort Campbell, Ky., Oct. 24.The event featured 20 different obstacles including a mud crawl, a rope climb, a monkey net and a fire hurdle. Mull was the first-place finisher for the 65-69 age bracket.The race was supported by Family and MWR. According to an Army news release published earlier this year, similar events are being considered at other military installations in the U.S. to “enhance fitness programs that include more confidence and team-building activities.” Future race events are listed at www.spartan.com.

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(RIGHT) A Delta Company, 832nd Ordnance Battalion team poses for photos after being recognized as the winner of the inaugural 59th Brigade Crucible challenge Friday on the Ordnance Campus. Each member of the winning team received a commemorative belt buckle, which is being held up by team captain Staff Sgt. Adam Schorn in the photo. Also pictured is Col. Jeffery Carter, 59th Ord. Bde. commander, far left. (BELOW) An 832nd Ordnance Battalion team carries one of its members across the finish line in the last challenge of the crucible competition.

Pvt. Austin Ackerman, Charlie Company, 832nd Ordnance Battalion, narrowly misses catching the ball while Pfc. Son Tran, left, tries to get the out during its game against the 111th Quartermaster Company team 1. 111th won 7-2.

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Sgt. 1st Class Michael Holeman from the 832nd Ordnance Battalion competes in a water jug race during the crucible competition. The rules were simple – move water containers, weighing a little over 10 pounds each, once around the quarter-mile track without emptying them.

59th forges character, builds teamwork with ‘crucible’ warrior skills challenge Patrick Buffett Managing Editor

“It’s all about this saying here,” Col. Jeffery Carter emphasized as he pointed at an award certificate with the words “Surmount Difficulty in a Crucible that Forms Character” prominently printed under an event title. “The competition was centered on the idea of challenging our cadre members; giving them missions to complete in small teams and, ultimately, building teamwork and a sense of accomplishment,” the 59th Ordnance Brigade commander further explained. “There is no doubt we achieved what we set out to do. Look at these Soldiers … they’re pumped, and I’m confident the next event will see even more

teams competing.” Carter’s comments were offered during the closing moments of the inaugural 59th Brigade Crucible challenge early Friday morning on the Ordnance Campus. Seventeen teams consisting of unit leaders, platoon sergeants, Ordnance School instructors, command staffers and other cadre had just completed a physically demanding obstacle course consisting of seven events. The challenges included a 5-gallon water jug carry around a quarter-mile track; performing first aid and operating a tactical radio; completing pushups and pullups; disassembling, assembling and conducting function checks on weapons; a round-trip run across the Ordnance Campus flyover bridge; pushing a Humvee across a parking lot; and carrying a team member on a

stretcher for several hundred yards to reach the finish line. Judging by the high-fives, hugs and excited conversations as teams completed the crucible, Carter’s assessment of the challenge’s success was on target. “We rocked it out without a problem,” boasted Staff Sgt. Adam Schorn, an Armament and Electronics Maintenance Department instructor representing the 832nd Ordnance Battalion. “This is all about working as a team; helping your battle buddy if he or she is struggling and taking advantage of the skills each member brings to the squad. It’s basic Army stuff, and that’s what made it exciting because we don’t have a lot of opportunities to train like this when we’re on the platform or leading Soldiers.” “Look at the excitement of everyone

here,” added Staff Sgt. Tallon Howard, a teammate standing nearby. “Events like this really build morale and cohesion within our organization. It increases the energy level as well … we had a great time and look forward to competing in the next competition.” Sgt. Maj. Antonio Carter, 59th Ord. Bde. operations SGM, touted the event’s emphasis of squad tactics and leadership skills. “It brings us back to the basics of being physically fit and capable of conducting squad operations in a challenging environment,” he said. “That’s important because it’s how the operational Army works and most of us are going to be back out there someday leading Soldiers in a tactical environment.” Schorn and Howard’s squad from Delta Company, 832nd Ord. Bn., won the competition with a course completion time of 38 minutes. Carter awarded specially designed belt buckles to each member of that team as well as the leaders of the other 16 squads. During closing remarks, he said the brigade hopes to continue the crucible competition quarterly with new challenges each time.

Dan Gauvin, Family and MWR team, puts power into a kick during game 3 of the Kick Domestic Violence Kickball Tournament Friday in a game against Team USO. FMWR won 5-0. The overall tournament included 11 games and the 16th Ordnance Battalion cadre team won 6-2 in the finals against a team of advanced individual training students from the 16th Ord. Bn. (LEFT) Members of the 111th Quartermaster Company cheer on a runner rounding third during its game against Charlie Company, 832nd Ordnance Battalion, in game 2 of the Kick Domestic Violence Kickball Tournament. (ABOVE) Capt. Matthew Dirisio, commander, Papa Co., 244th QM Bn., pitches the ball during its game against the 16th Ord. Bn. student team. The 16th won the game 8-0.

Daryl Roddy, Team USO, catches the ball for an out during its game against FMWR. FMWR won 5-0.

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Daryl Roddy, Team USO, catches the ball for an out during its game against FMWR. FMWR won 5-0.

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A few years ago when the Army launched full-fledged efforts to eradicate sexual crimes, it did so under the premise that an institutional change in culture was necessary to meets its goal. One could look no further than the confines of the 59th Ordnance Brigade here to recognize change is on its way. Soldiers assigned to its various units recently spoke about the Army’s Sexual Harassment/Abuse Response and Prevention program, its impact and their roles in making it dynamic and progressive. One of the students, Pfc. Jared Smith, said the Army’s training and education efforts at the grassroots level have had such an immersive effect on its culture that is difficult to ignore. “SHARP is all around,” said the student first sergeant of Bravo Company, 16th Ord. Battalion. “The simple things you do by the music you play, the conversations you have with your battle buddies or simple horseplay can lead to sexual harassment or abuse and can lead to problems.” Smith’s climate assessment and advice could come from any student attending AIT today. The SHARP training implemented during the past few years has permeated the ranks and is shifting attitudes and changing behavior. SHARP’s mandated training program is the biggest factor in the turnaround, said students. Soldiers are introduced to SHARP during basic combat training and are required to undergo 90 minutes of instruction during AIT. That training starts as soon as Soldiers arrive here. Platoon sergeants and student leaders promptly brief students on reporting procedures and individual expectations. Formal and informal training sessions are then held weekly to provide some measure of continuity to what was first learned in basic training. “Every Wednesday some of our PT time to talk about SHARP incidents and how we can prevent certain behaviors,” said Pvt.

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Students in training paramount to Army’s effort to retool culture as it pertains to sexual offenses Joel Loy, a 20-year-old assigned to Charlie Co., 16th Ord. Bn. “Every other Friday, we try to do a skit so we can show what is actually happening in the company and how to best deal with those situations.” Other elements of the brigade either hold meetings or interactive discussions. The strategy, said students, is one of prevention. “We discuss any problems we might be having in any platoon,” said 17-year-old Pvt. Autumn Williams, Alpha Co., 16th Ord. Bn. “We make sure we fix them before the next week starts up.” The students said they take their cue from the noncommissioned officers in their respective companies. The NCOs, they reiterated, strike a serious, business-like tone in how they train Soldiers about SHARP.

“The approach is very professional,” said Pfc. Joel Arroyo, an 18-year-old student first sergeant assigned Delta Co., 16th Ord. Bn. “I think the NCOs take it very seriously in the way they teach the classes.” The students said the NCOs’ seriousness about the subject is not restricted to the classroom. It is evident in how they conduct business on a daily basis. Pvt. Darlene Roque said she has noticed on several occasions how cadre members handle innocent but potentially troublesome acts of horseplay between students. “They normally tell them to ‘stop what they’re doing, that perception is everything and they could get in trouble for what they’re doing,’” said the Soldier assigned to Delta Co., 16th Ord. Bn. The students play a part in

policing as well. The studentled Mentor To Mentor program is a vehicle that helps. It is a SHARP component designed to give students in leadership positions more controlling interest in helping to create work and living environments more conducive to good order and discipline. It is essentially a means to help students deal with issues at the lowest level. Pvt. Samantha Gardner said it is an effective go-between. “Soldiers know they can talk to our student leadership – such as our platoon guides and squad leaders – and they can talk to the higher-ups if the Soldiers are nervous about talking to NCOs,” said the Alpha Co. Soldier, referring to those who need consultation or a comforting ear. “It’s nice because responsibilities are spread out among all levels of leadership. There’s a web of

people available to you if you’re not comfortable talking with any particular person.” Undoubtedly, the PTP program is proactive and preventative in nature. Indicative of that feature is each company’s “House Rules,” which reflect how they want students to think about sexual harassment and assault. Smith said his company’s is a simple message to help reinforce the most important principles. “Don’t say it, don’t do it, don’t touch it. Do the right thing when no one is looking. Stand up and speak up for those who can’t speak up for themselves,” he said. Among some of the other house rules: “Mocking is for Mocking Birds! (SHARP is not a joke);” “Your Gender Doesn’t Matter! Unwanted touching is inappropriate!” and “We make the difference: we hear it, we see it, we stop it.” The ownership stake is quite evident in the PTP program. Capt. SEE FACES, PAGE 23

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(CLOCKWISE FROM FAR LEFT) Sgt. Leslie Ames, an Army Leadership Course student from the 824th Quartermaster Company, Fort Bragg, N.C., rakes leaves by the gravesite of Ernest Jones Sr., a military veteran who served during World War II, at the Mount Sinai Memorial Park in Prince George County. Eleven students and a small group leader, Sgt. 1st Class Louis Feliciano, took part in the cleanup project Friday afternoon. • Staff Sgt. Raymond Debusschere, an ALC student from the 4th Military Information Support Group, Fort Bragg, places small American flags at the head of a grave marker for retired Staff Sgt. Lawrence Pelham. • The gravesite of an Army veteran at the cemetery shows the neglected conditions that inspired Sgt. Maria Bisignani to organize a cleanup project with her classmates. • Staff Sgt. Billy Vang, an ALC student from Torii Station, Okinawa, Japan, brushes pine needles and other debris off a grave marker.

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A neglected Prince George County burial site received some tender loving care from Logistics Noncommissioned Officer Academy students Friday. Twelve members of the Army Leadership Course, class 16-001, spent an afternoon raking leaves, picking up trash and sprucing up the gravesites of at least two dozen military veterans laid to rest at Mount Sanai Memorial Park – a five-acre, community-owned cemetery roughly five miles east of Fort Lee.

The project was organized by Sgt. Maria Bisignani, an ALC student from the Quartermaster School’s Aerial Delivery and Field Services Department. She lives in the Prince George area and noticed the cemetery when she was out on a run. “I spotted the grave of a military veteran up by the roadway and decided to take a closer look,” Bisignani recalled. “A lot of our previous brothers and sisters in uniform are buried here. The headstones mention World War II, Korea, Vietnam and Desert Storm. I also noticed the condition of the site … the trash

in the woodline and the graves covered with leaves and weeds. It broke my heart.” She suggested a cleanup project to her classmates and course leaders, and said they “jumped at the chance to help.” The Virginia Department of Transportation agreed to provide some of the needed supplies and trash pickup when the work was completed. Student participants of the community outreach project included Staff Sgt. Billy Vang, a parachute rigger assigned to Torii Station, Okinawa, Japan. He said helping out the communities that support Army installations is just

the right thing to do. “It’s a partnership … neighbors helping neighbors,” he observed while energetically whisking pine needles off a grave slab with his hand. “A lot of service members are laid to rest here, and there is so much military history in this area in general. You can tell there is a lot of pride in the relationship between Fort Lee and its surrounding communities. “In the case of this cemetery, I’m sure it’s in this condition because of limited funding and community resources, so we should be stepping up to help,” Vang said. “I’m proud to lend a hand, and I’m sure the same could be said for just about any military member on Fort Lee.” Sgt. Leslie Ames, an ALC

student from the 824th QM Company at Fort Bragg, N.C., summed up her feelings about the project in one word – “awesome.” “I never expected I would be part of something like this when I came up here for school,” she said. “We’re out here helping the community and showing respect to military veterans buried at this site. It’s a great feeling all the way around.” The ALC students left the site feeling proud of the work they had done but wishing they could do more. Bisignani said she hopes other military organizations at Fort Lee will step forward throughout the year to keep the community cemetery clean and the graves of prior service members there appropriately decorated during military holidays.

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Next week, many discounts, giveaways available to military personnel Many area restaurants, businesses and retail stores will offer free meals and discounts to prior service personnel, active duty military members, reservists and retirees on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. The following is a listing of offers about which the Traveller has received information. Military ID or other proof of service is required in most cases. Also, it’s wise to call ahead to verify the offer – some discounts are only at participating locations. Most restaurant offers are for dine-in only. Also, be sure to tip wait-staff based on the full price of the meal. It’s the right thing to do. Restaurants: Veterans Day • Starbucks, including the Fort Lee store, is offering a free tall brewed coffee. • Applebee’s restaurants are offering a free signature entrée among 7 selections. • Bob Evans restaurants will offer free allyou-can-eat hotcakes. • California Pizza Kitchen will offer a free pizza, full-size salad or pasta from the special Veterans Day Menu. • Denny’s restaurants are offering a “Build Your Own Grand Slam®” from 5 a.m. - noon. • Chili’s is offering a free lunch combo or a dinner meal from a select menu. • Friendly’s will offer a free meal. • Glory Days will offer a free appetizer or an order of bone-less chicken wings

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for dine-in only. • Golden Corral restaurants will offer a free dinner 5-9 p.m. • Hooters will offer a free meal from a special Veterans Day select group of choices. • IHop will offer free red, white and blue pancakes or a red, white and blue pancakes combo plate. • Little Caesar’s will offer a free pizza or $5 Hotn-Ready lunch combo,11 a.m. - 2 p.m.. • O’Charley’s will offer a free entre from its $9.99 menu. • Olive Garden will offer a free entree. • On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina® will offer a free “Create Your Own Combo menu.” Diners can select from a Choose 2 or Choose 3 offer. • Outback Steakhouse will offer a free Bloomin’ Onion and a non-alcoholic beverage on Veterans Day. From Nov. 12 - Dec. 31, a 15-percent discount is being offered on all food items. • Red Robin restaurants will offer a free Red’s

Tavern double burger and bottomless steak fires. • Sheetz convenience store locations will offer a free lunch. • Shoney’s will offer a free All-American burger for dine-in only. Shoney’s continues to offer a 15 percent everyday hometown heroes discount, which also includes police, fire and EMT personnel. • T.G.I. Friday’s will offer a free lunch, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Restaurants: Other Days • Bar Louie is offering a free meal during lunch and dinner, Nov. 10-11. This is for dine-in only up to $12. • Carraba’s will offer a free appetizer of one’s choice Nov. 9-15. • Red Lobster will offer a free appetizer of dessert from a select group of items Nov. 9-12. Retail Stores • The Fort Lee Commissary will have many special promotions, giveaways and demos on Veterans Day for all customers. “We are going to make it a day of showing our appreciation to our veterans, not just active duty,

because in one way or another all of our customers are veterans or dependents of veterans, said Frank Hart, store director. • Both Home Depot and Lowe’s offer a 10-percent discount. The Home Depot discount is on purchaes of up to $2,000 and Loew’s will provide the discount on purchases up to $5,000. Other Discounts • Free wedding dresses designed by Alfred Angelo will be given away to active duty women Nov. 11 at all of its stores, including Chester, Glen Allen and Virginia Beach. For details, visit www.alfredangelo.com/ operationgowngiveaway. • Brides Across America will hold a wedding gown giveaway in partnership with bridal salons across the country in November to honor Veterans Day. To register, visit www. bridesacrossamerica.com/ register. • Free admission is offered at more than 100 National Parks. • Colonial Williamsburg offers free weekend-long admission tickets from Nov. 6-11. Tickets are only available at on-site ticket sales locations. This offer also is for families of deployed service members. • Historic Jamestown offers free admission on Veterans Day. For details on other discounts, visit www.militarywallet.com or check with other restaurants and businesses.

Installation leaders, musicians from Fort Lee’s 392nd Army Band and other military members are scheduled to participate in a number of local Veterans Day ceremonies throughout the upcoming week. Some of those events are as follows: Nov. 7 The band and a Fort Lee color guard will take part in a veterans appreciation breakfast, 9 a.m., at Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Petersburg. For details, call (804) 732-7218. Nov. 10 A Fort Lee color guard and the band will participate in a Veterans Day program, 11 a.m., at McGuire VA Hospital, Richmond. For details, call (804) 675-5000. Nov. 11 Maj. Gen. Darrell K. Williams, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general, will be among special guests who will speak at the 59th annual Commonwealth Veterans Day ceremony, 10 a.m., at the Virginia War Memorial, Richmond. The 392nd Army band also will perform. Terry McAuliffe will be the keynote speaker. For details, call (804) 786-2060. A Fort Lee flag detail will participate in a Veterans Day program, 7:30 a.m., at Elizabeth Davis Middle School, Chester. For details, call (804) 541-4700. Col. Paul K. Brooks, garrison commander, will be a guest speaker, the band will perform and a color guard will take part in a Veterans Day ceremony sponsored by American Legion Post 146, 11 a.m., at City Point National Cemetery. For details, call (804) 541-3735. Lt. Col. Robert P. Mann, 71st Transportation Battalion commander, will speak at a Veterans Day ceremony sponsored by American Legion Post 2, 11 a.m., at the Doughboy Memorial Statue, Petersburg. For details, call (804) 586-5035. Col. Ronald J. Ross, Transportation School assistant commandant, will be a guest speaker at the Prince George County Veterans Day observance, 11 a.m., Heritage Center. For details, call (804) 863-0212.

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FORT KNOX, Ky. – Wednesday marked the official Army-wide kick-off to the 2016 voting season for Soldiers and their families throughout the United States and around the world. “It is the job of the Voting Assistance Program to make registration, voting information and related materials and assistance readily available to all eligible Army voters,” said Rachel Gilman, Army voting action officer with the U.S. Army Human Resources C o m m a n d ’ s , Vo t i n g Assistance Program. “We emphasize the importance of voting and provide every opportunity to register and cast a ballot,” she said. To that end, units and installations will host voter registration promotion events to trigger awareness and motivate eligible Army voters to take the necessary steps now to ensure they can cast their ballots in the year ahead, which will culminate

with the presidential election of Nov. 8, 2016. Fort Bragg, N.C., will host a 10-mile run, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden will combine a voter registration campaign with its retiree appreciation day, and Fort Sill, Okla., will conduct a Patriotic PT event, among other events. The push to get out the vote is in response to the 2014 Post-Election Report to Congress published by the Federal Voting Assistance Program, Gilman said. The report to lawmakers revealed military communities lacked a trigger to alert eligible voters of significant election season timelines. One con-

clusion was the “visibility of voting assistance resources and communications seems to matter most for the initial motivation to begin the process.” In response, the kick-off was scheduled for the day immediately after the 2015 general elections. Creating visibility and enthusiasm are key to the yearlong push to bring the largest number of Army community members to the polls, Gilman said. “It’s one day, worldwide, that units and installations ‘trigger’ everyone to start thinking about it. It’s our call to attention to voting season,” she said. Senior level Army leadership is behind the push to register and vote as well. “When I travel to our installations, I meet with our VAOs – voting assistance officers – and reiterate the importance of making sure our Soldiers and Family members vote,” said Brig. Gen. James T. Iacocca, the Army’s adjutant general, who is the Army’s senior service voting representative.

At the Department of Defense level, FVAP makes online registration, absentee ballot and detailed voting information conveniently available to military members and their families throughout the United States and around the world, Gilman said. The website affords eligible voters a wealth of useful links and informational resources to make registering as convenient as possible. “It is painless and it is free. They can do it in less than five minutes. Just go to your state and pull down the forms. It is really point and click,” Gilman said. In addition, voting assistance officers and Soldiers can find a wealth of information and guidance on the adjutant general’s voting web page. The main failure individuals want to avoid is waiting too long to get started and contracting the I-wanted-tovote-but-it’s-too-late-now syndrome, Gilman said. “That is why HRC is packing as much punch as possible into Wednesday’s voting trigger. It is important for Soldiers to vote because it is one of the freedoms they defend, and we are making it as painless and convenient as possible to cast a ballot. “Every vote counts,” she said.

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continue after Nov. 11 Continued from page 19 Lt. Col. Timothy Gallagher, 832nd Ordnance Battalion commander, and Sgt. 1st Class Ursula Harding, will be guest speakers at a Veterans Day program, 10:30 a.m., at Star Fellowship Church, Richmond. For details, call (804) 233-0059. A Fort Lee bugler will participate in a Veterans Day ceremony sponsored by American Legion Post 284, 10:30 a.m., at the Colonial Heights War Memorial. For details, call (804) 765-0980. Fourteen Fort Lee Soldiers will take part in the Chesterfield County Veterans Day ceremony, 2 p.m., at Historic 1917 Courthouse Green. For details, call (804) 796-7081. Nov. 12 The band will perform in a ceremony celebrating veterans, 3 p.m., at Westminster Canterbury, Richmond. For details, call (804) 264-6000. Soldiers from the Aerial Delivery and Field Services Department at the Quartermaster School will conduct a Rigger Parachute demonstration, 9:30 a.m., at the Chesterfield Technical Center, Midlothian. For details, call (804) 734-5370. Nov. 13 The band will take part in a Veterans Day event, 10 a.m., at the Dunlop House Assisted Living Center, Colonial Heights. For details, call (804) 520-0050. Twenty Fort Lee Soldiers will participate in a program and talk with students, 10:45 a.m., at JEJ Moore Middle School, Disputanta. For details, call (804) 733-2740. Fort Lee will provide a military vehicle at a transportation fair, 9:30 a.m., at Crestwood Elementary School, Richmond. For details, call (804) 560-2710 – Staff Reports

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Spooky Story Hour draws large crowd to post library Capt. Cedric Moten, Charlie Company, 71st Transportation Battalion commander, reads the children’s’ book “SpongeBob SquarePants Halloween Horror” to parents and youngsters participating in the Spooky Story Hour program Oct. 28 at the FMWR Fort Lee Community Library in the Army Logistics University. The evening event drew well over 50 participants, including other members of the ALU faculty and student population who volunteered to be guest readers. The event also included a costume contest with prizes.

Col. Jeffery Carter, 59th Ordnance Brigade commander; Patricia Harper, Army Community Service Family Advocacy Program coordinator; Elias Barnes, Army Substance Abuse Program manager; and Sgt. Maj. Antonio Carter, 59th Brigade Operations SGM, team up for a cake cutting ceremony that was part of a Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Red Ribbon Week (substance abuse awareness) observance Oct. 28 in Ball Auditorium on the Ordnance Campus. The event also included awareness displays, the reading of a Red Ribbon Week proclamation, and remarks by the brigade commander. “Maintaining a drug-free Army has always been a top command priority,” he said. “Drug use affects performance and is detrimental to the health and welfare of our Soldiers and families. We also need to identify and help Soldiers who are going through bad things at home. With the right application of awareness and intervention, maybe we can save somebody.”

WESTERN | ‘Sometimes change isn’t easy, but it’s achievable if you remember what’s really important’ Continued from Page 8 another important reason why I established the Little Eagles program. My youngest is Hunter, now 3 years old, who is on the team as well.” Another milestone in Western’s journey occurred Oct. 10 when she completed her first marathon – the Freedoms Run in Shepherdstown, West Va. – in 4:44.50. “I really hit my wall at mile 20,” she reminisced. “Up until then, I was averaging a 9:40 mile. There are some pretty steep inclines in West Virginia, and that slowed me down to an aver-

age 10:52 mile overall.” Her next goal is to finish the Nov. 14 Richmond Marathon in four hours flat. “This journey was about changing my life, and I think I can say I’ve accomplished that in many different ways,” Western observed. “Don’t get me wrong, a lot of the hardships that existed before are still there, but I’ve taken control of something that was seriously affecting my emotions, attitude and health. “Now, I feel confident to serve, help, teach and love others without literally being weighed down physi-

cally and metaphorically,” she concluded. “I like the idea of inspiring others (through her youth running club and conversations on social media) as well. I’ve had several people tell me I’ve motivated them to start working out again … one of my close friend has lost over 35 pounds. “Sometimes change isn’t easy, but I discovered it’s achievable if you remember what’s really important. The main thing is to remember to take care of ourselves first.” (Dan Elkins, MICC Public Affairs Office, contributed to this story.)

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Kenner Army Health Clinic has many resources for patients to achieve good health and prevention. Nov. 14 is World Diabetes day and Kenner will host a weeklong informational and educational display offering dietary tips, nutrition information, and ways to include exercise in daily routines. The display will be in the pharmacy waiting area Nov. 10-14. According to the American Diabetes Association states often there are no clear symptoms during the initial stages of diabetes (pre-diabetes), so people may have it and not be aware of it. During the later stages, some people may experience symptoms like extreme thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, cuts that are slow to heal, tingling in the hands or feet, and blurred vision. Often, there are no symptoms at all and individuals must be diagnosed by a health care professional. According to research, damage to one’s body may

be occurring during prediabetes. Consider prediabetes as a warning call to look at unhealthy eating habits, inadequate exercise and habits leading to weight gain. Making small changes early in the course of the disease may delay or even halt some of the damaging effects. Suggestions such as the following, may help • Talk with a primary care provider about diet and exercise. Changes to the diet or beginning or changing a fitness program should be undertaken as a shared plan between individuals and their provider. The provider’s advice may depend on overall health, such as, the condition of the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, feet and nervous system. • Talk with a provider about joint or bone problems that make it difficult to exercise. There are a wide variety of exercises that will decrease impact to sensitive joints. Learn them by visiting www.mayoclinic. com/health/exercise-andchronic-disease/MY02165 • Ask a provider about

how increases in activity level might impact any medications taken for chronic conditions like blood pressure and heart problems. • Choose a plan and track the progress. It may be motivating to write down what physical activity is done each day along with the goals. Don’t forget to celebrate progress toward the goals. • Start slowly with realistic exercises that are not overly complicated. The activity should be somewhat challenging but not too difficult. Some activities to consider include walking briskly, water fitness or the use of a stationary bike. The use of proper foot wear can improve performance and lessen impact to sensitive joints. A pedometer helps determine the amount of walking completed and makes it simple to track progress. • Carry water and snacks while exercising. Drink plenty of water before, during and after activity. Those at risk for low-blood glucose should always carry a source of carbohydrates in order to counteract any ill effects. Learn more at www. diabeticlivingonline.com/ food-to-eat/count-carbs/ easy-low-carb-snack-ideas. • Remember, start slow and consistently add activities and good lifestyle habits. Wear a medical identification bracelet, necklace or a medical ID tag for information in cases of emergency. Kenner Army Health Clinic has resources to get individuals started. Call (804) 734-9086 or follow KAHC on Facebook and Twitter for links to diabetic education during the month of November. – KAHC Disease Management Clinic

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EVENTS ‘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.

Lee Health Beneﬁts Fair | Nov. 10 The 2015 Federal Employee Health Benefits Open Season will run from Nov. 9 - Dec. 14. The Fort Lee Civilian Personnel Advisory Center will host the annual Federal Employee 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/retirement-services/publicationsforms/benefits-administrationletters/2015/15-205.pdf. For enrollment questions, visit https:// www.abc.army.mil/.

Library Read 2 Rover | Nov. 17 The Family and MWR Fort Lee Community Library will host a Read 2 Rover program Nov. 17, 5-6 p.m., on the 2nd floor of the Army Logistics

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University, building 12240, 34th Street. The free activity promotes childhood literacy and includes reading with, or showing picture books to, certified therapy dogs from Caring Canines. It is open to all ages. Registration is requested. The program is offered the third Tuesday of each month. For details, call (804) 765-8095.

FMWR Recipe, Cookbook Night at Library | Nov. 18 A Holiday Cookbook and Recipe Exchange activity, sponsored by FMWR, is set for Nov. 18, 5-7 p.m., at the Fort Lee Community Library, 2nd floor of the Army Logistics University. Participants should bring a copy of their favorite holiday recipe to exchange with others. During the free program, people will assemble a collection of recipes in a booklet they design. Materials will be supplied. Registration is required. For details, call (804) 765-8095.

Breakfast and Blessings | Nov. 19 A Breakfast and Blessings service is set for Nov. 19, 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.

Right Arm Night | Nov. 19 Right Arm Night takes place every third Thursday, 4 p.m., at the HideAway, 5th Street, building 15013. The next two

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nights are Nov. 19 and Dec. 17. Drink specials and free snacks will be available with free pool. It is open to all ranks and services – military or civilian. For details, call (804) 765-1523.

80s Night at the HideAway | Nov. 21 Participants can celebrate the decade of “Flashdance,” Madonna, Michael Jackson and heavy metal “hair bands” at the 80s Night Party, Nov. 21, 8 p.m., at the Hideway. The event will include a DJ, contests, trivia and manager’s specials. There is no cover charge. The doors open at 6 p.m. For details, call (804) 765-1523 or 7651539.

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. “Bank Account Management” will be offered Nov. 23, also from 1-3 p.m. For details, call (804) 734-6388.

SPORTS & FITNESS Turkey Shoot Scramble | Nov. 21 A Turkey Shoot Golf Tournament is slated for Nov. 21, 9 a.m., at the Cardinal

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YOUTH CYSS Cheerleading Registration | Until Nov. 30 Child, Youth and School Services has opened registration for the cheerleading season until Nov. 30, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., at Parent Central Services, building 10624, Yorktown Drive. The program is for ages 7-13. The cost is $40 for active duty military, DOD Civilians and contractors, and $50 for non-DOD civilians. Coaches are needed for the upcoming season. For details, call (804) 765-3852.

CYSS Basketball Registration | Until Nov. 30 Registration is available for CYSS basketball until Nov. 30, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., at Parent Central Services, building 10624, Yorktown Drive. The program is for ages 4-15. The cost is $20 (ages 4-5) for active duty military, DOD Civilians and contractors and $30 for non-DOD civilians. The cost for ages 6-15 is $40 and $50, respectively. Coaches are needed for the upcoming season. For details, call (804) 765-3852.

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Calendar, continued Paws Cause 5K | Nov. 7 The 2nd Annual Paws Cause 5K Run and Walk is set for Nov. 7, 9-11 a.m., beginning at Appomattox and Library streets, Hopewell. Registration is $25 per person. Proceeds will benefit Hopewell Animal Services and Happy Endings Animal Rescue Team. No animals will be allowed to participate in the run. For registration and details call (804) 731-6890 or visit www.raceit.com.

Brunswick Stew Festival | Nov. 7 Stewmasters from across the southeast will gather Nov. 7, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., at the 17th Street Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market, 100 North 17th St., Richmond. The event will include stew available by the sample or quart, music, a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s area, arts and crafts, and more. Admission is free. For details, call (804) 646-0954 or visit www.enrichmond.org.

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Spanish Poetry Night | Nov. 12 A thought-provoking and inspiring free evening of Spanish poetry is set for Nov. 12, 6 p.m., at Petersburg Public Library, 201 W. Washington St. Poet Raul Mendoza Rodriguez will present from his books of poetry. Translations will be offered. For details, call Celeste Pounds at (804) 733-2387, ext. 104.

Henricus Hops in the Park | Nov. 14 The inaugural Hops in the Park Harvest Festival will be held Nov. 14, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., at Henricus Historical Park, 251 Henricus Park Road, Chester. The event will showcase agri-business activities related to the manufacturing of craft beer in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It will include live music, beer tasting, food, educational seminars and more. Admission is free. For details, call (804) 748-1611 or visit www.henricus.org.

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The Chesterfield Department of Parks and Recreation in partnership with the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia will offer a guided driving tour of the Civil War battle sites that played a major role in the 1864 Bermuda Hundred Campaign, Nov. 7, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. beginning at Henricus Historical Park, 251 Henricus Park Road. Participants will visit the sites of Dutch Gap, Trentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Reach, Drewryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bluff and Point of Rocks. Cost is $15 per person and registration is required. For details, visit www.chesterfieldhistory. com.

A memorial exhibit honoring the Navy sailors who died while serving aboard Swift Boats during the Vietnam War is on display at the Virginia War Memorial, 621 South Belvidere St., Richmond. Officially known as Patrol Craft Fast, these all-aluminum 50-foot long-shallow draft vessels initially patrolled the 1,200 miles of South Vietnam coastline from 1965-1970. The exhibit includes a portrait of Lt. j.g. Grade Richard C. Wallace, the sole native Virginian crew member killed. For details, call (804) 786-2060.

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Young Readers Theater Group | Nov. 16

The community is invited to attend a Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11, 11 a.m., at John Tyler Community College, 800 Charter Colony Parkway, Midlothian. Christopher Zabrosky, a Marine Corps veteran, will give the keynote address. He is a Tyler alumnus, and adjunct faculty member, and a civil engineer. For details, call (804) 594-1527.

Children in grades 2-5 are invited to join a new Readers Theater Group Nov. 16, 4:30-5:30 p.m., at the Prince George Library, 6605 Courts Dr. Participants will read books and short scripts aloud. No experience is necessary and no need to learn any lines. The program is free. For details, call (804) 458-6329.

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