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STROLL GOAL Installation Management Command issues walking challenge for garrison workers to promote weight loss, wellness, better job performance SEE PAGE 4

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Installation Town Hall, Nov. 23, 1:30 p.m., Lee Theater

SIGN OF SUCCESS U.S. Army Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Museum earns national accreditation for robust archival, community education efforts that keep a key component of military history alive SEE PAGE 10

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COMMAND SPOTLIGHT | PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION

November observance a time to reﬂect on contributions of military families Since our country’s founding, brave members of our military have stood strong as one American team, ready to defend our homeland and safeguard the values for which we stand. They represent the best our nation has to offer, and serving alongside them are proud and loving family members – heroes on the home front. Each day, they make sacrifices for their loved ones and their country. They have answered their call of duty, and as a nation, we must answer ours and serve them as well as they have served us. During Military Family Month, we pay tribute to and thank our military families for their service to our country, and we recognize the extraordinary ways in which they give of themselves for us all. Our troops keep our nation safe from threats here at home and around the world, and our journey forward is not sustained by those in uniform alone. The United States

is stronger and safer thanks to the millions of military family members who, in sacrificing cherished moments with their loved ones, selflessly afford us precious time with ours. Demonstrating the highest form of patriotism and persevering in the most demanding of circumstances, some endure hard separations throughout multiple deployments. Spouses press pause on their careers or strive to balance work and family while their loved ones are away. The two million children of service members work hard to keep up their studies and make new friends, despite transferring school systems an average of 6-to-9 times. And following the homecoming ceremonies and celebrations, family and friends stand beside our veterans, encouraging and uplifting them as they face the challenges of transitioning back into civilian life. My administration is committed to trans-

EMD stresses importance of recycling/reuse habits This is National Recycling Week, a time to focus attention on the importance of reusing and repurposing everyday products to decrease mankind’s harmful impact on the environment. Aluminum cans, plastic bottles and various types of paper and cardboard products are just

some of the things consumers should make a habit of recycling. All require substantial unrenewable resources to produce and significantly contribute to the problem of landfill pollution if they’re apathetically tossed into trash bins. Throughout this week, the

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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 .......... Lesley Maceyak Production Assistant .............................. Ray Kozakewicz To reach the Traveller Staff, call (804) 734-7147.

lating our nation’s gratitude into sustainable, meaningful support. This year, we continued the work of providing our military families with tools and resources such as relocation assistance, child care and counseling services that help families while their loved ones are serving. Additionally, through the Joining Forces initiative, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden have made tremendous strides in connecting military spouses with employment opportunities. Since Joining Forces was launched in 2011, over 850,000 veterans and military spouses have secured gainful employment thanks to the initiative. All 50 states have now responded to the First Lady and Dr. Biden’s call to action to take steps to streamline ways for service members and veterans to obtain civilian credentials and licensure in their states. These collaborative efforts have dramatically lowered veteran unemployment and have helped

Environmental Management Division, Department of Public Works, will conduct its 5th annual recycling audit of administrative buildings on post. Recycling Action Teams will check dumpsters to ensure reusable/renewable items are not being improperly discarded. They also will talk to each building’s recycling coordinator to assess recycling habits, ensure they are getting support and inform them of updated recycling policies. Teams also will ask for feedback

inspire military families to continue pursuing their dreams and reaching for their highest aspirations. America endures because of the men, women and families who serve and sacrifice to defend our nation and protect the ideals we hold dear. This month, and in the months to come, let us show our enduring gratitude to military families and their loved ones in uniform for contributing to our nation’s legacy as a beacon of hope and liberty. Their courage serves as a model of character and distinction, and their devotion to our country must be met with the recognition it deserves. Now, therefore, I, Barack Obama, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2015 as Military Family Month. I encourage all Americans to honor military families through private actions and public service for the tremendous contributions they make in support of our service members and our nation. – Barack Obama, President of the United States

from building occupants to see if there are ways to improve the program. Many employees tend to be unaware of Fort Lee’s recycling criteria. Here on post, recyclable items include plastics No. 1-5, aluminum cans, paper, cardboard, steel, tin, junk mail, magazines, newspapers and other similar products. All of these can be placed in the blue deskside bins and the large 96-gallon rolling green receptacles in each administrative building.

The Fort Lee “Traveller” is printed by offset process every Thursday as a civilian enterprise in the interest of personnel at the U.S. Army Combined Arms Support Command and Fort Lee, Va. 23801, by Military Newspapers of Virginia, 114 Charlotte Avenue Suite A, Colonial Heights, Va. 23834, in accordance with Department of the Army Regulations 210-20 and 360-1. This publication receives armed forces material and civilian newspapers are authorized to reprint such material without specific clearance except material specifically designated as copyrighted. Liaison between the printer and the commanding general, Fort Lee, is maintained by the Public Affairs Office, Fort Lee. Circulation: 13,000. This Civilian Enterprise newspaper is an authorized publication. Contents of the “Traveller” are not necessarily the official view of, nor endorsed by, the U.S. Army Combined Arms Support Command and Fort Lee. Advertising in this publication including inserts or supplements does not constitute endorsement by the Department of the Army or Military Newspapers of Virginia. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation, or any other non merit factor. If a violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser is confirmed, the printer shall refuse to print advertising from that source until violation is corrected. The “Traveller” is an unofficial publication authorized by AR 360-1, and printed by the Military Newspapers of Virginia, a private firm in no way connected with the U. S. Army Combined Arms Support Command or Fort Lee. The editorial content is prepared, edited and provided by the Public Affairs Office of Headquarters, U. S. Army Garrison, Fort Lee.

Items that cannot be recycled include, but are not limited to, Styrofoam, wax-covered containers and items soiled by food. For questions or clarification, talk to the EMD RATs when they stop by your building or contact Fort Lee EMD anytime. The program point of contact is Guy Morris at (804) 734-5023. Remember, recycling is MANDATORY on Fort Lee! – Environment Management Division

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Fort Lee firefighter Eric Watson, Engine Crew 3, performs a ladder rescue of a simulated victim during live fire training Oct. 31 at the Richmond Fire Training Center. The rescue dummy weighs 160 pounds, giving firefighters a realistic training aid for rehearsals of emergency response techniques. See more community activity photos, Page 8.

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The Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Board â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a commanderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s advisory panel comprised of unit and organization leaders here â&#x20AC;&#x201C; recently approved the Fort Lee Taxi Cab Bill of Rights Card, which emphasizes fair pricing, safety and comfort guidelines. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The decision was based on the large number of traffic violations and negative customer comments received in recent months,â&#x20AC;? noted Fort Lee Provost Marshal Maj. Joe Tull, who chairs the AFDCB. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Reported incidents include taxi drivers smoking while passengers are in the vehicle, exceeding the speed limit on post, and picking up multiple passengers and charging each the full fare for the same distance traveled.â&#x20AC;? As its name implies, the Bill of Rights Card lists the standards of appropriate con-

duct passengers of any taxi service provider should expect. These include safe, comfortable and clean vehicles; a properly licensed driver; and timely service and fair fees commensurate with industry standards. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will ensure the taxi companies authorized to pick up passengers on Fort Lee are aware of these expectations as well,â&#x20AC;? Tull said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For the most part, these customer service providers have a good track record for maintenance, efficiency and fair business practices. This decision addresses the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;exceptions to the rule;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; those who bend the rules or take advantage of unknowing community members to pocket a few extra bucks.â&#x20AC;? Tullâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s department also teamed up with Prince George law enforcement officials recently to conduct taxi inspections at the Sisisky Avenue access gate. All vehicles

were checked for current maintenance and registration paperwork, and properly licensed drivers. Cabs that passed the inspection were marked by a blue rear-bumper sticker. As for the Bill of Rights Card, Tull said the AFDCBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s agreed upon goal is to issue a wallet-sized version of the information to all Sustainment Center of Excellence students (particularly those in initial entry training) and permanent party personnel assigned to Fort Lee. Also in conjunction with this effort, the Provost Marshal will be conducting random compliance checkpoint operations at installation access control points. Passengers who experience difficulties with the authorized commercial taxi providers on post are encouraged to report any issues to the AAFES Contract Services office at (804) 861-5585. Include the name of the taxi cab company and cab number in the report to ensure appropriate corrective action is taken. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Provost Marshal Office and Staff Reports

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Kenner Evening Flu Clinics Kenner Army Health Clinic has scheduled its final evening flu shot clinic for pediatric and adult beneficiaries Nov. 12, 4-6 p.m., at the Wilkerson Pediatric Clinic and Family Medicine Clinic. Flu shots also will be available during normal business hours while supplies last. For details, call (804) 734-9046 or 734-9186.

Motorcycle Safety Brief, Ordnance Campus The 59th Ordnance Brigade will present a Motorcycle Mentorship Behavior-Based Training brief Nov. 12, 1:30-4:30 p.m., in Ball Auditorium. The session is open to all riders among the Fort Lee workforce. The guest speakers include representatives from the Motorcycle Law Group, Virginia Tech Transportation Institute and a Virginia state trooper.

Garrison ‘Walking Challenge’ runs through Jan. 23 Amy Perry Production/News Assistant Editor

Garrison employees and their family members are encouraged to join Team Lee with a 12-week Walking Challenge that runs through Jan. 23. Participants can sign up at http://go.usa. gov/355Tm where they also will find guidance and a consent form to send to Paul Smith, Civilian Wellness Program coordinator, IMCOM G-1, at paul.l.smith.civ@ mail.mil. The first 250 participants get a free pedometer from the Family and MWR directorate. Anything that counts steps can be used for this challenge, such as pedometers, watches or phone applications. According to the American Health Association, walking briskly can lower the risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes as much as running can. Research also has shown that walking at least 30 minutes a day can help: • Reduce risk of coronary heart disease or stroke • Improve blood pressure, blood sugar levels and blood-lipid profile • Maintain body weight and lower the risk of obesity • Enhance mental well-being • Reduce risk of osteoporosis, breast and colon cancer After signing up, participants will receive information on translating other fitness activities to steps, and they can include those in their daily total. Those interested should record their daily steps Sunday-Saturday and fill in their data

on the IMCOM Command Surgeon’s SharePoint web page at http://go.usa. gov/355Tm in the Team Lee section. Do not include height and weight, as these are no longer tracked. Participants should select their directorate under the duty title section. Keep safe while logging steps with these tips: • Wear proper footgear. The right walking shoe will help reduce the pounding from the pavement and decrease any foot or back soreness. • Wear reflective vests during low visibility times (between dusk to dawn). • Don’t wear headphones while on roadways (this is DOD policy on all installations). • Always walk against traffic if on roadways to see vehicles coming towards you. • Hydrate before and after walks. Drinking water is best. Stay away from energy drinks and drinks that contain sugars/ caffeine. • Be prepared for the weather. Dress in layers and allow for cooling periods. If you don’t feel well; stop, sit down and relax. Let someone know your whereabouts during your walks. • Carry a cellphone in case of health or injury issues requiring immediate help. Dial 911 for Emergency Medical Services. • Carry some form of identification, just in case. During an emergency, time is of the essence and identification (if unconscious) will enable emergency personnel to contact a family member or the individual’s chain of command.

Kenner Thanksgiving Closure All Kenner Army Health Clinic facilities will be closed Nov. 26-27 for the Thanksgiving holiday. The clinics will resume normal operating hours and services Nov. 30. To speak with a KAHC medical provider when Kenner is closed, contact the administrative officer of the day at (804) 734-9000. This must be done before seeking care at an urgent care center. For medical emergencies, go to the closest emergency room or call 911.

Blood Drive at Fire Station No. 2 | Nov. 20-21 The Armed Services Blood Program will hold a blood drive Nov. 20, noon - 8 p.m., and Nov. 21, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., at Fire Station No. 2, 520 A Ave. All blood types are needed; however, there is a special need for types O and AB. Walk-ins are welcome, however, appointments are encouraged. To make an appointment, visit www.militarydonor.com and use code FLVA.

Registration Underway for CASCOM Holiday Reception Registration is underway until Dec. 1 for the CASCOM 2015 Holiday Reception Dec. 4, 6-9 p.m., at the Lee Club, 9000 Battle Dr. The event includes hors d ‘oeuvres, desserts and entertainment including the 392nd Army Band, the Appomattox Governors School Jazz Ensemble, the Prince George High School JROTC Drill Team, the winner of the Ordnance Idol Competition and more. The cost is $25 per person for staff sergeant and below/GS-9 and below, and $35 per person for sergeant first class and above/GS-10 and above. Visit https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=266624&k=0067440F7953 to register.

Adopt a Service Member Community members can spread holiday cheer among single service members by inviting them to their homes for their Thanksgiving meal. Families will be matched with service members in the area, under the Adopt a Service person program sponsored by the USO of Hampton Road and Central Virginia. To sign up by Nov. 13, email kasinda@usohrcv.org or call (804) 765-3045.

Native American Observance | Nov. 24 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.” Members of the Wolf Creek Cherokee Tribe from Henrico County will demonstrate Native American dances and music and prepare food tastings for participants. The 392nd Army Band also will perform. For details, call (931) 436-0771 or email anthony.a.whitaker.mil@mail.mil.

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(LEFT) Robert Baltrusch, industrial design team lead, Survice Engineering, prepares a 1/3-scale electric drone called a hoverbike for an aerial demonstration Nov. 5 at Seay Field adjacent to the CASCOM headquarters building. The aircraft is being developed for the Department of Defense under the Soldier Aerial Mobility Vehicle project. SAMV endeavors to develop an aircraft capable of manned or unmanned operation, carrying up to an 800-pound payload and flying 125 miles at a cruising speed of 45 miles per hour. The potential uses for the vehicle include reconnaissance, personnel transport and logistics support. According to a recent article in the Baltimore Sun, the developers believe a workable full-scale model will be ready in three to five years. (ABOVE) The hoverbike remotely flies over Seay Field.

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HISTORIC PHOTO

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MONTH | 1945

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This installment of the Historic Photo of the Month looks back to December 1945 and the Camp Lee Travellers football team. “An inspired, hard-charging Camp Lee Travellers eleven upset the powerful Little Creek Amphibs 12-6, before 14,000 fans on Dec. 2 at Nowak Field to capture the so-called Middle Atlantic service football crown.” This is the opening paragraph under a headline “Travellers Win Football Crown” from an article in the Camp Lee Traveller, Dec. 19, 1945. The heading over the photo “Nobody Doubts This Touchdown” captured the photo content perfectly. “Dominating play in the first half, Coach Hooks Mylin’s Soldiers extended their winning streak to five games and brought an end to the Amphibs’ seven-game victory streak. The game ended Camp Lee’s campaign with a record of seven wins and four losses. After both teams battled to a scoreless first period, Camp Lee came

back in the second period to score both its touchdowns. The Amphibs made their only tally early in the third period,” the article read. “The Leemen and their coaching staff were honored at a banquet on Dec. 12. Both Brig. Gen. George A. Horkan, camp commander, and Mylin spoke, and the general presented the squad and coaches with certificates of commendation and watches. “The players presented Mylin with an autographed football and gift. “None was louder in praise of the squad than the head coach, the little Pennsylvania Dutchman whose outstanding coaching played a big part in the successful season.” Mylin said, ‘The ball club had the hustle, pep and spirit of a college team. They played a rough, tough game against Little Creek, even with Joe Watt and Marty Martella hurt. I think if we started out with the same boys, we’d have lost only one game – to the New York Giants.’” “In late September, the Travellers were ranked ninth among the nation’s

service teams by the Paul B. Williamson gridiron rating listing. Williamson, author of the nationally known syndicate rating and prediction system, gave the team an 85 average out of a possible 100. Actually, the team wound up with a season average of .637. “Mylin’s choice as Lee’s head coach was announced in early August. He obtained a leave of absence from his position as head coach at Lafayette College, Easton, Pa., to come here. He was voted Coach of the Year in a nationwide poll in 1937,” the article continued. “In mid-September, Capt. Bill Symmes, former Citadel and West Point Center, was named line coach. He took over when Woody Wolf returned to his insurance business at Williamsport, Pa. “At the end of the season, it was found the 11 games played both at home and away by the Travellers drew crowds totalling some 123,000 persons. “The mark smashed the 1944 Virginia attendance

U.S. Army Quartermaster Museum Photo by Tech. Sgt. Paul Lefebvre

The caption for this December 1945 photo in the Traveller read:“It’s a touchdown – End Bill Berta clings desperately to the pigskin after recovering Hal Johnson’s kick that was blocked by tackle Johnny Mellus to give Camp Lee its first score against Little Creek. Umpire Gus Tebell moves to recover the ball from Berta as Referee Dick Carryington signals the tally,”

record of 90,000 held by the Travellers. Except for the opening Red Cross benefit exhibition against the pro New York Giants, which drew 22,000 fans at Newark, N.J., the Travellers played the remainder of their games at Nowak Field or at service bases for the entertainment

of service personnel.” The Traveller is celebrating 75 years of serving military members and their families at Fort Lee and Camp Lee with a strong journalism tradition. To mark this significant event, a special insert was included in the July 16 edition of

the newspaper. To read the 12-page supplement, visit www.ftleetraveller.com and click on the image under “Featured Special Section. The Traveller welcomes comments from readers about this series. Comments can be posted on www. facebook.com/ftleetraveller.

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AMERICA’S MILITARY | SPOTLIGHT

63& 2:(1 (''< MOS: 42R – musician (saxophone player) Age: 25 Time in Service: nine months Hometown: Tega Cay, S.C. Family: wife and one son Pastime: “I’m a composer. I write a lot of music, especially contemporary classical and folk songs.” Personality strengths: “IgM patient and methodical when it comes down to doing my work.” Weaknesses: “I’m a pretty quiet person.” How is being quiet a weakness? “Well, when it comes to taking on leadership roles, sometimes you have to speak up. That’s a weakness for me.” Worst fear: “Not being able to provide for my wife and son.” Pet peeve: “People who say the word ‘classical music’ and don’t

know what it means.” Talk about your upbringing: “My father sold insurance, but when he was young, he was an opera singer. So, I spent a lot of time listening to that genre of music. I didn’t have any rules growing up. I was pretty much allowed to do whatever I wanted, which, for me, was good because it allowed me to pursue a bunch of random things all the time – I played a lot of different sports; I loved golf. Then when it came to music, I tried any instrument I wanted. My parents paid for lessons when they could. It allowed me to choose a road. When I got to college, I felt pretty mature about making the decision about what I wanted to do because I had been given the opportunity to try a lot of different things.” Lessons you like sharing with others: “I think if you’re attempt-

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ing to do what you want for a living – even if it isn’t a career that necessarily pays a lot of money – you’re going to have the energy to put more in and, therefore, in the long run, you’re going to get a lot more out. I always suggest to people to do what they want in terms of a career and try as hard as possible, and the money will come later.” The thing about being a musician most people don’t understand: “It’s a lot of hard work. It involves physical energy, emotion

and patience and you’re only as good as the last performance. Even if you’ve spent 30 hours practicing for something, it comes down to the 30 minutes you’re given to perform it. If you don’t do well as you can, then that’s how much energy you put out. That’s what happens.” One life-changing event: “I remember when I was in the fifth grade. It was a new school. I didn’t know anybody and I was quiet. A chorus teacher was holding auditions for someone to sing the national anthem. As I said, my father was an opera singer and he forced me to do the audition when I really did not want to do it. I did, however, and I did well and got the part. I think that was the first time I had ever branched out on my own to make my own friends. That came through music. It’s stuck with me ever since.” What it means to serve your country: “It means to find what you love to do and do it well and in some way, use it to benefit people around you. If you live in this country, that’s what community

service is all about.” Why you joined the Army: “It goes back to what I said about having a fulfilled life – when I get home at the end of the day from this job, I know my wife and son are proud of me, and what I am doing is for a purpose truer and greater than myself.” Best thing about the Army: “They genuinely have a stake in, and care about, our personal wellbeing because we’re their tool and product, so to speak. They take a vested interest in our health, morale and our mental state. Most other entities or companies care more about the product than the person.” Worst thing about the Army: “I think in an effort to put everyone on the same level in terms of standards, we go through training that doesn’t necessarily fit the job we’re doing for the Army.” Goals: “I want to teach music at a university.” – Compiled by T. Anthony Bell

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Lee program makes season brighter for military families Susan N. Garling Garrison Public Affairs Ofﬁce Bravo Company, 244th QM Bn. Facebook

A Soldier from Bravo Company, 244th Quartermaster Battalion, rakes leaves during a clean-up of City Point National Cemetery in Hopewell recently. Cadre and advanced individual training Soldiers raked leaves and pine cones around the headstones and trimmed hedges, among other tasks to prepare the cemetery for its annual Veterans Day flag-laying ceremony.

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(ABOVE) Brig. Gen. Ronald Kirklin, commandant of the U.S. Army Quartermaster School, meets with Lt. Col. Peter Gilbert, commander of 307th Brigade Support Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division during a visit Friday to the BSB’s headquarters where Kirklin observed training rotation 16-02 at the Joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Polk, La. (RIGHT) U.S. Army Quartermaster Museum Educator Laura Baghetti instructs JROTC students from Sussex High School on the rich history of the Quartermaster Corps at the museum Nov. 4.

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Capt. Lucas Mouton, commander, Mike Company, 244th Quartermaster Battalion, presents a student leadership award to Pvt. Steven Brown for his outstanding performance during advanced individual training at a Quartermaster Rites of Passage ceremony Nov. 5. The Rites of Passage is an induction ceremony held when Soldiers complete all required qualifications to become a part of the Quartermaster Corps. www.facebook.com/EchoCo266thQuartermasterBattalion

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Capt. Rolona Brown, commander, Echo Compamy. 266th Quartermaster Battalion, presents Pfc. Daniel Pepin a certificate for achieving a 411 on the extended scale of his end of course Army Physical Fitness Test at Joint Base Langley-Eustis earlier this month.

Making the yuletide season a little merrier for struggling service members and their families is what the Holiday Helper Program at Fort Lee is all about. Over the years, it has not only provided a wide assortment of free toys, but also winter clothing, holiday meal items, Christmas trees and more. Nominated active duty military from all branches of service – as well as Reservists and National Guardsmen, widows and orphans – are able to benefit from the program. It offers security and peace of mind knowing that regardless of the family situation, those facing difficult times or financial issues will have a memorable holiday they can share with their children. The Holiday Helper Program allows nominated military members the opportunity to “shop” for their children’s toys at the Fort Lee toy store free of charge. Food vouchers are given to assist with family meals and stocking stuffers, hats and mittens, homemade items, books, puzzles, stuffed animals and even a live tree, if the family needs one, are available all free of charge. Bicycles are given to commanders who are allowed to choose the best candidates to receive them. For families temporarily residing at the Fisher House in Richmond, Holiday Helper works directly with the director of the facility to ensure the needs of each individual is taken care of. Holiday Helper opens the toy store for these families to shop, or if the families are unable to come to Fort Lee, toys will be selected for the specific age and gender of each child and delivered to the Fisher House. None of these gifts and donations would be available without the generous donations from so many throughout the Fort Lee

(ABOVE ) Spc. Natasha ManningRedmond shopped for toys for her four children with assistance from elf David Rush from the Virginia Department of Transportation during a Holiday Helper military shopping day in December 2014. The military shopping days this year are Dec. 15-16. Units will be notified of their scheduled date and time. (RIGHT) Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe and his wife Dorothy help Petty Officer 1st Class Ashley Rivera, a Navy culinary instructor at the Joint Culinary Center for Excellence, shop for toys for her daughter at the Holiday Helper Open House in December 2014.

community and beyond. Many donors with no military affiliation just want to ensure service members have a bright and joyous holiday. Many see this opportunity as a chance to say thank you for the service and sacrifices made while defending the country. From pilots flying into the

Chesterfield Airport from across the state and beyond dropping off toys; agencies holding a hat and mitten drive; local companies holding fundraisers to deliver truck loads of items, company’s making donations of bikes and tricycles; individuals donating children’s books, wagons and toys; organi-

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zations volunteering and making monetary donations; individuals driving to various locations to pick up and deliver toys…it’s a true testimony to the dedication and gratitude the community has for military service members. Holiday Helper is an all-volunteer organization. From the board

of directors to the gift wrappers who decorate service members’ selections on shopping days, it takes time and commitment to make this event successful. Support comes from community members, business leaders, elected officials, military commanders, state and federal employees, corporation/industry employees, churches, school groups, grants, foundations, associations and many others. Fort Lee units conduct toy runs, toy drives and even compete with each other to raise funds – all to benefit and support their own. Fort Lee agencies and directorates hold golf tournaments, motorcycle poker runs, pancake breakfasts, chili cook-offs and other events to do their part in supporting military families. All of this support allows Holiday Helper to provide toys to more than 1,000 children annually. Most remain unaware of many families facing “situations” that often include financial hardship. For them, this program is a blessing. Mothers have arrived at the toy store in tears, so grateful to know their children will have gifts under the tree. Parents have shown their gratitude for the outpouring of support by coming back to the Holiday Helper toy store to volunteer. Commanders, donors and volunteers are invited to attend the Open House of the Holiday Helper toy store on Dec. 11, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. It’s a chance to tour the facility and see what the community has been able to accomplish to benefit military families. Military shopping days are Dec. 15-16. Units will be notified of their scheduled date and time to shop. For more information, visit the website at www.holidayhelperassociation. com or send an email to email@ holidayhelperassociation.com. Nomination forms went out to commanders Nov. 4. The completed forms are due back no later than Nov. 30. Get nominations in early so coordination efforts can begin. From the Holiday Helper board members offer their thanks for the continued community support. It mean a lot to military families and those who support them.

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Military members browse through the various exhibits on display at the U.S. Army Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Museum recently.

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The only museum in the world dedicated to sharing the history of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s female warriors has earned its accreditation. Fort Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s U.S. Army Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Museum received news of its accreditation Nov. 3 from the American Alliance of Museums, an advocacy organization that includes 4,000 institutional members and 25,000 museum professionals. The AWM, which opened its doors here in 2001, is one of only five Army museums (62 total) currently holding AAM accreditations. Nationwide, only 3 percent of 30,000 museums are accredited, which makes the award one of distinction, said Tracey Bradford, AWM education director. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the ultimate compliment from our peers as a professional museum staff,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

The U.S. Army Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Museum ĹšEstablished in 1955 as the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Army Corps Museum at Fort McClellan, Ala. Ĺš,Q Poved to Fort Lee, home of the first regular Army WAC Training Center and School from 1948-1954. The Lee facility was dedicated in May of 2001 ĹšHours of operation: Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. no greater achievement than being AAM accredited.â&#x20AC;? With roughly 5,000-squarefeet of gallery space and 6,700 artifacts, the AWM is both a traditional museum and an educational institution, providing military history training and research support to various members of the community. That was one of a long list of attributes that helped the facility gain accreditation, according to the AAM award letter. The AWM â&#x20AC;&#x153;is to be commended for actively seeking opportunities to serve its local educational

community and act as a bridge for areas of common interest between the military and civilians,â&#x20AC;? the award letter also cited. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is clear from the site visit report the museum staff works well as a team and leadership excels at building positive relationships with Army administrators and external partners.â&#x20AC;? The community partnerships the letter speaks of includes local school systems. AWMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s K-12 programs provided womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s military history lessons to more than 7,000 local students last year and

a high of 12,000 in 2010. The letter also commended the AWM for an operational effectiveness that rises far beyond its funding and staffing; its stewardship as a publicly funded entity; and its strategic planning. Taking roughly two years to complete, the accreditation process covered every aspect of the facilityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s operation, said Bradford. It included a site visit, peer review and detailed selfstudy, which was quite an arduous assessment requirement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We really had to go back and look at the practices we have here; whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s already in place and what can be improved,â&#x20AC;? said Bradford. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a very lengthy process.â&#x20AC;? The two-day site visit in September concluded the evaluations. It was conducted by the director of the National Museum of the Marine Corps and the senior curator, Naval History and

Heritage Command. AWM collection specialist Ron Bingham said the visit was a series of â&#x20AC;&#x153;white gloveâ&#x20AC;? inspections that were both thorough and detailed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were looking for things the public never sees,â&#x20AC;? he said. Amanda Vtipilson, the AWMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s education curator, said the accreditation is a crown of recognition for what she has always known about the museum â&#x20AC;&#x201C; that it has been an efficient, well-run facility since she began working there two years ago. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We knew we were doing a good job,â&#x20AC;? she said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but to have someone else come in ... to say we were doing more than anyone had before, and who were impressed by our abilities and what we had accomplished was quite satisfying.â&#x20AC;? On the day the AWM received the accreditation news, Vtipilson said the staff was elated, taking group pictures to document the moment. The response was justified, she said, because staff members have grown as a unit while working to further the museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are a team here, and it has been personally fulfilling because we accomplished something together,â&#x20AC;? she said, noting they even called in two former staff members â&#x20AC;&#x153;because they were essential to the accreditation.â&#x20AC;? The award also has fueled the museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plans for the near future, said Bradford. The staff plans to expand its gallery space by 5,000 square feet and find more innovative ways to tell the stories of women Soldiers. The AAM accreditation was initiated by Dr. Francois Bonnell, the museum director who was not available for an interview. It is the facilityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first since it moved here in 1999 from Fort McClellan, Ala. Now that the AWM has earned its accreditation, it is subject to periodic reviews. The AWM drew more than 50,000 visitors last year.

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clean their hands • Ask questions about my care and speak up if I have any concerns • Sneeze and cough into my elbow (not my hands) and stay home from school or work when I’m sick • Don’t immediately resort to antibiotics; overuse increases the possibility of drug resistance • Learn about common infections people get in health care settings and their risks • Ask to speak with the infection preventionist at the clinic if I have any questions about infection control • Help keep my hospital room clean and if it looks dirty, ask to have it cleaned • Ask my health care providers how I can stay healthy when I go home It is now the cold and influenza season. By taking these steps and others on the website, the spread of infections may be limited. For more information, contact the Kenner Patient Safety and Infection Control manager at (804) 734-9028.

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Based on Thornton Wilder’s works “The Merchant of Yonkers” and “The Matchmaker,” “Hello, Dolly!” tells the story of a woman who pretends to find a wife for a wealthy shopkeeper but is secretly determined to convince him to marry her instead. With catchy songs – “It Only Takes a Moment,” “Put On Your Sunday Clothes” and, of course, the title song that will send audiences out of the theater humming – composer and lyricist Jerry Herman has delivered a score that takes up the slack whenever the plot runs a little thin. It is in her casting of the actresses who deliver many of those melodies that director Catherine Shaffner has proven herself to be quite fortunate. This trio of performers singing the three top female parts all have beautiful voices that engage the audience as the story unfolds. Dolly is a bit of a snake charmer, influencing young lovers as though she were moving pieces on a chess board. The actress who takes on the role of Dolly must be able to project a super-sized personality that can razzle-dazzle while somehow remaining lovable. Those who’ve

This classic musical continues Nov. 13, 14, 20 and 21, 8 p.m.; and Nov. 15 and 22, at 3 p.m. Tickets are $13 for adults, $7 for youth under 16 and $5 for military E1-E4. Group rates are available. For more information, call (804) 734-6629.

played this character in the past have relied on brassy bombast, marching through their performance like a band of trombones on parade. In this production, Mellen Heggie – a beloved Lee Playhouse veteran – brings a gentler touch to the role, winning over her clients with warmth, good humor and delightful singing. The mesmerizingly tender voice of Caroline Mincks is the show’s treasure; the timbre of her voice seems to steal the audience’s breath away when she sings “Ribbons Down My Back.” An equally gifted singer, Heather Eddy brings an infectious and unexpected girl-next-door quality to the role of Minnie Fay.

Even though she has no ballads to sing, Laura Morris makes her mark on this production by coaxing a number of chuckles from the audience in the part of Ernestina, one of the show’s smaller roles. Mark Tomczak is suitably grumpy in the role of the merchant Horace Vandergelder. Charles Wissenger has long perfected the role of the charming bumbler and does not disappoint in the role of Cornelius Hackl. He is ably assisted in this outing with the endearingly goofy Camillo DeSantis in the role of Barnaby Tucker. Much of the second act features an energetic chorus of waiters. Totally engaged and in the moment, this enthusiastic flank of young entertainers (along with the tap dancers) are to be commended as their all-singing, all-dancing and all-smiles performances nearly steal the show out from under the leads. Set designer Cindy Warren has crafted an impressive (and extremely beige) set piece constructed of beautiful arches. This tribute to the Beaux Arts movement – along with the oversized vintage postcard that hangs over the stage – is perfect for evoking a sense of place and time for a show set in New York as the 19th century gives way to the 20th. There is also a complex sliding wall of shelves, doors, hatches and stairs that seems designed for a variety of slapstick antics. “Hello, Dolly!” will certainly be enough to please audiences looking for frothy entertainment as they head toward the holidays.

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It is easy to recognize the hazards of winter driving, but autumn brings adverse road conditions that aren’t always obvious. Daylight hours get shorter; the weather tends to be wet and windy; leaves begin to fall; and animals are more active preparing for winter storage and looking for a mate. With shorter daylight hours, driving home in rush-hour traffic becomes more dangerous. The sun is low in the sky, casting a glare, and if drivers do not clean their windshields regularly, inside and out, a film builds up that can turn the glass opaque in the strong sunlight, obscuring their view. It also is darker earlier so people will be driving more in the dark when it is increasingly difficult to see, especially with the glare of oncom-

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Smaller animals are more active as they gather food stores. Slow down and be extra alert if living in an area where these animals roam. Scan the road ahead and decrease speed if you see movement or an animal on the side of the road. Prepare vehicles for these hazards by keeping windshields clean, checking wiper blades and windshield cleaning fluid and maintaining proper tire pressure. Carry flares, flashlights and a cellphone to use if stranded due to mechanical difficulties, especially at night when it is difficult to see disabled vehicles on the side of the road. Community members also are encouraged to check weather reports more frequently as temperatures typically result in foggy conditions during the morning hours or possible icy conditions, particularly on bridges and overpasses.

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EVENTS FMWR Taking Reservations for Thanksgiving Meal | Ongoing Reservations should be made by Nov. 20 for the Thanksgiving dinner buffet Nov. 26, 1 p.m., at the Lee Club, building 9009, at the corner of Mahone Avenue and Battle Drive. In addition to roasted turkey with cornbread stuffing and cranberry sauce, the offerings will include carved ham, top round of beef, seafood platter, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, French toast, an omelet station, a salad bar, a dessert station and more. The cost is $24.95 for adults and $11.95 for children, ages 3-9; children under 2 are free. The dinner cost should be paid at the time of the booking. For details, call (804) 734-7541 or 7347547.

FEHB Open Season | Until Dec. 14 The 2015 Federal Employee Health Benefits Open Season will run until Dec. 14 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/.

Company Connect | Nov. 13 Company Connect, a professional networking session, is set for Nov. 13, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., at the Soldier Support Center, B Avenue, building 3400, room 126. Hosted by the Soldier for Life Transition Program, a number of local and national companies and government organizations will attend. These include Ace Hardware, Aerotek, Chesterfield Fire and Emergency Medical Services, Department of Justice, Kroger, the Logistics Company and more. For details, call (804) 734-6612.

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FMWR Recipe, Cookbook Night at Library | Nov. 18

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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.

Fort Lee Chapel Thanksgiving Service | Nov. 24

Retired Federal Employee Meeting | Nov 18 Petersburg Chapter 28 for National Active and Retired Federal Employees will hold its monthly meeting Nov. 18, 10:30 a.m., at the Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer, 1769 S. Sycamore St., Petersburg. The program will feature local TV star, the legendary Bowman Body. The group also will hold the election of officers for 2016 and make plans for its annual Christmas luncheon meeting. For details, call (804) 861-8251.

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.

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

The Fort Lee Chapel Community will hold a Thanksgiving service Nov. 24, 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., at Memorial Chapel, corner of Battle Drive and Sisisky Boulevard. The service will feature music by Mary Beth Gunther and a short mediation by Chaplain (Capt.) A.J. Gunther. A light lunch will follow. An offering will take place during the program for the Prince George Food Bank, and baskets will be placed at the doors to receive non-perishable food items for the Fort Lee Chapel Food Closet. For details, call (804) 734-6494.

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Library Read 2 Rover | Dec. 8 The Family and MWR Fort Lee Community Library will host a Read 2 Rover program Dec. 8, 5-6 p.m., on the 2nd floor of the Army Logistics 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 second Tuesday of each month. For details, call (804) 765-8095.

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Calendar, continued Fort Lee Grand Illumination | Dec. 3 The Grand Illumination – the official start to Fort Lee’s holiday season – is set for Dec. 3, 4:30 p.m. The holiday tree at the corner of Mahone Avenue and Battle Drive will be lit on the Lee Club lawn. There will be music by the 392nd Army Band and carolers, free cookies, train rides, pictures with Santa, ice fishing and penguin tossing games and more. For details, call (804) 765-3176

ACS Couponing Class Registration | Nov. 12 Community members should register by 4 p.m., Nov. 12 for a Saving for the Holidays Coupon Class hosted by Army Community Service. The free class will be offered Nov. 17, 10 a.m. – noon, at ACS, Mahone Avenue. Participants can learn basic couponing, how to holiday shop with coupons, money saving apps/websites and more. For details, call (804) 734-6431.

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.

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Turkey Shoot Scramble | Nov. 21 A Turkey Shoot Golf Tournament is slated for Nov. 21, 9 a.m., at the Cardinal Golf Club. Open to all players, the format is a two-person scramble. The cost is $40 for members and $55 for all others. The

fee includes golf, a cart, lunch, beverages and prizes. Paid entries should be received by Nov. 18. Every player receives a frozen turkey. For details, call (804) 734-2899.

OUTSIDE THE GATE Civil War Walking Tour | Nov. 14 Petersburg National Battlefield will offer a two-hour walking tour focused on the Confederate countermining and other defenses primarily near Colquitt’s and Gracie’s Salient Nov. 14, 1 p.m., beginning at the Eastern Front Unit, 5001 Siege Road, Petersburg. Appropriate waterproof shoes and clothing is necessary for the tour that crosses rugged, hilly terrain and a creek. While the tour is free, the fee to enter the park is $5 per vehicle. For reservations and details, call (804) 732-3531 ext. 222 or email emmanuel_dabney@nps.gov.

Homeschool Huddle for Native American Month | Nov. 17 Homeschool families are invited to hear stories and see artifacts during a free Native American Heritage Month program Nov. 17, 1-2 p.m., at the Hopewell Library, 209 E. Cawson St. For details, call (804) 458-6329.

Stories of the Fallen PG Heritage Center | Nov. 17 Prince George County Regional Heritage Center will hold a program for its project “An Honored Place,” Nov. 17, 7-9 p.m., at 6406 Courthouse Road. Participants will learn about a registry and exhibit that will feature the names, faces and stories of local citizens who passed away while serving in the military. The center is seeking detailed records from families who wish to contribute information for the exhibit. For details, visit www. princegeorgevahistoricalsociety.org/.

JMU Military Appreciation Day | Nov. 21 James Madison University will show

appreciation to the U.S. militay during its Nov. 21 football game against Villanova University, starting at noon in Harrisonburg. Complimentary tickets for active duty or former military personnel are available. Additional tickets are $13 each. There will be special pre-game activities and military recognition during the game. For details, visit jmutickets.com and enter promo code jmumilapp.

Kiwanis Club Wine Tasting | Nov. 21 Hopewell Kiwanis Club will hold a Wine Tasting Festival Nov. 21, noon - 6 p.m., at the Beacon Theater, 401 North Main St., Hopewell. The event is open to the community and will benefit the area’s youth activities and resources. Tickets are $20 prior to the event and $25 at the door. They are available at the Ford Agency, Vergara’s Cleaners and from Kiwanis members. For details, call (804) 571-1711.

‘Thanksgiving in the Trenches’ | Nov. 21 Two guided lantern tours of the Eastern Front Unit of the Petersburg National Battlefield are scheduled for Nov. 21, 5:30 p.m. and 6:45 p.m., beginning at 5001 Siege Road, Petersburg. Rangers will guide visitors through five Thanksgiving living history scenarios portraying how soldiers observed the holiday. Reservations are required. While the tours are free, the fee to enter the park is $5 per vehicle. For reservations, call (804) 7323531 ext. 204 or email grant_gates@ nps.gov.

Red Cross Blood Drive in Chester | Nov. 21 The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive Nov. 21, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., at the YMCA-Chester, 3011 W Hundred Road. Donors with all blood types are needed – especially O negative, B negative, A negative and AB. To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

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