Traveller Nov 17, 2011

Fort Lee

Vol. 71, No. 46

Serving the community of Fort Lee,Virginia, since 1941

Nov.ember 17, 2011

See Pages 20-21

WHAT’S INSIDE Commentary .................................Page 2 America’s Military ..........................Page 8 Kenner Konnection ......................Page 14 Focus on Sustainment ..................Page 17 Sgt. McGillicuddy’s Wordsearch ..Page 26 Calendar of Events................Pages 30-33

Post Marine Captures QM School’s Top Prize

Schoolhouse Chef Shares Cooking Tips Page 4 Page 3

Kenner Colonel Focuses on Service, Outreach Page 22

2 • Traveller • November 17, 2011

www.fortleetraveller.com

COMMENTARY

Stronger IMCOM Allows Stronger Support for Soldiers, Civilians, Families

by Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch ,0&20 FRPPDQGLQJ JHQHUDO

:KHQ , WRRN FKDUJH RI WKH ,QVWDOODWLRQ Management Command in November 2009, we set out to validate that we were doing the right things and doing things right, and to find better ways of doing business.

This self-evaluation was particularly important at the time, as the Army was IRFXVHG RQ ILQGLQJ WKH ULJKW NLQGV DQG OHYHOV of support for Soldiers and families stressed by repeated and extended deployments.

First, we started expanding our identity.

7RGD\ ZKHQ ZH WDON DERXW SURYLGLQJ IRU 6ROGLHU FLYLOLDQ DQG IDPLO\ TXDOLW\ RI OLIH ZH GRQœW MXVW PHDQ WKH ,QVWDOODWLRQ Management Command – we mean the ,QVWDOODWLRQ 0DQDJHPHQW &RPPXQLW\ ZKLFK also includes the Office of the Assistant Chief RI 6WDII IRU ,QVWDOODWLRQ 0DQDJHPHQW DQG WKH offices of the assistant secretaries of the Army for installations, energy and environment, and manpower and reserve affairs.

And then we started to focus the talent and expertise of this diverse community RQ RXU FRPPRQ JRDO SURYLGLQJ 6ROGLHUV FLYLOLDQV DQG IDPLOLHV ZLWK D TXDOLW\ RI OLIH commensurate with their service. ,Q 0DUFK ZH SXEOLVKHG YHUVLRQ RI WKH ,QVWDOODWLRQ 0DQDJHPHQW &DPSDLJQ Plan, which outlines how we provide the facilities, infrastructure, programs and VHUYLFHV UHTXLUHG WR VXSSRUW 6ROGLHU FLYLOLDQ and family readiness and well-being. Since then, each update has reflected a stronger sense of community and more robust strategy for addressing the challenges we face.

2YHU WKH SDVW WZR \HDUV WKH ,0& has reviewed programs, services and infrastructure in areas such as child care, youth development, housing, education, employment, recreation and behavioral health. As a result, a number of programs and services have been enhanced, to include Survivor Outreach Services, the Exceptional Family Member Program, the Army Community Service, Child, Youth

and School Services, the Army Substance Abuse Program, the Total Army Sponsorship Program, the Army Career and Alumni Program, and Soldier and Family Assistance Centers.

At the same time that we have enhanced the effectiveness of programs, services and LQIUDVWUXFWXUH ZH KDYH ZRUNHG WR LPSURYH the efficiency of delivery at every level, starting from the top. $V ZH PRYHG ,0&20œV KHDGTXDUWHUV from Virginia to Texas under Base Realignment and Closure, we also integrated a subcommand – the Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command – into the KHDGTXDUWHUV DQG UHGXFHG IURP VHYHQ WR IRXU UHJLRQV ZRUOGZLGH ,Q GRLQJ VR ZH UHGXFHG overhead costs and streamlined delivery of services to our customers.

Even as we are addressing today’s fiscal FKDOOHQJHV ZH DUH ORRNLQJ WR WKH IXWXUH DQG how we will support the Army of 2020.

Through BRAC, our installations have built and renovated facilities to support the

reshaped Army. Through initiatives such as Army Net Zero, our installations are developing sustainable practices to ensure we will continue to have the resources to accomplish our mission. Through improved NQRZOHGJH PDQDJHPHQW ZH FRQWLQXH WR strengthen our shared understanding of how to operate in a dynamic environment in ways that save time and money.

And we continue to invest in our most LPSRUWDQW DVVHW RXU SHRSOH 7KURXJK D new command-wide approach to talent PDQDJHPHQW DQG ZRUNIRUFH GHYHORSPHQW ZH DUH PDNLQJ VXUH ZH ZLOO KDYH LQ SODFH WKH ULJKW SHRSOH ZLWK WKH ULJKW VNLOOV WR WDNH RQ future challenges.

7KH ,0& KDV D KXJH LPSDFW RQ WKH OLYHV of Soldiers, civilians and families –on how ZH ZRUN WUDLQ OLYH DQG SOD\ 7KH LPPHGLDWH resource challenges only intensify our focus on the mission. We are dedicated to doing our best in serving Soldiers and families today – and we will find ways to serve even better tomorrow.

Chaplain Gives Guidance About Power of Vision if with the eyes. Bottom line, vision is the ability to see what needs to come next. $XWKRU /\QQ $QGHUVRQ ZULWHV WKH IROORZLQJ Âł$ERXW “Where there is no vision, the people perishâ€? (Proverbs years ago a shipload of travelers landed on the northeast coast .-9 9LVLRQ LV D QHFHVVDU\ FRPSRQHQW IRU OHDGHUVKLS of America. The first year they established a town site. The $XWKRXU DQG EXVLQHVV FRDFK -RKQ 0D[ZHOO VWDWHV Âł6KRZ PH next year they elected a town government. The third year the D OHDGHU ZLWKRXW YLVLRQ DQG ,ÂśOO VKRZ \RX VRPHRQH ZKR LVQÂśW town government planned to build a road five miles westward going anywhere.â€? Leadership will fail without vision. One’s LQWR WKH ZLOGHUQHVV ,Q WKH IRXUWK \HDU WKH SHRSOH WULHG WR impeach their town government because they thought it was calling for his or her life will not be accomplished without it.

What is vision? Webster’s dictionary defines it as the a waste of public funds to build a road five miles westward faculty of sight; unusual foresight; a mental image produced into a wilderness. Who needed to go there anyway? Here were by the imagination; and the experience of the supernatural as people who had the vision to see three thousand miles across

by Chaplain (Capt.) David A. Hicks 71st Transportation Battalion Chaplain

Commanding General ....................Maj. Gen. James L. Hodge Garrison Commander ............................ Col. Rodney D. Edge Public Affairs Officer ............................................ D.R. Bingham Command Information/Managing Editor ....... Patrick Buffett Senior Writer/Special Assignments ................ T. Anthony Bell Production/News Assistant Editor ........................Amy Perry Family/Community Life Reporter .............. Kimberly K. Fritz Production Assistant ................................. Tina Valentine-Vilca

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 DUPHG IRUFHV PDWHULDO DQG FLYLOLDQ QHZVSDSHUV DUH DXWKRUL]HG WR UHSULQW VXFK PDWHULDO ZLWKRXW VSHFLÂżF FOHDUDQFH H[FHSW PDWHULDO VSHFLÂżFDOO\ GHVLJQDWHG DV FRS\ULJKWHG /LDLVRQ EHWZHHQ WKH SULQWHU DQG WKH FRPPDQGLQJ JHQHUDO )RUW /HH LV PDLQWDLQHG E\ WKH 3XEOLF $IIDLUV 2IÂżFH )RUW /HH &LUFXODWLRQ 11,000. This Civilian Enterprise newspaper is an authorized publication. Contents of the “Travellerâ€?

DUH QRW QHFHVVDULO\ WKH RIÂżFLDO YLHZ RI QRU HQGRUVHG E\ WKH 8 6 $UP\ &RPELQHG $UPV 6XSSRUW 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, SROLWLFDO DI¿OLDWLRQ RU DQ\ RWKHU QRQ PHULW IDFWRU ,I D YLRODWLRQ RU UHMHFWLRQ RI WKLV HTXDO RSSRUWXQLW\ SROLF\ E\ DQ DGYHUWLVHU LV FRQ¿UPHG WKH SULQWHU VKDOO UHIXVH WR SULQW DGYHUWLVLQJ IURP WKDW VRXUFH XQWLO YLRODWLRQ LV FRUUHFWHG 7KH ³7UDYHOOHU´ LV DQ XQRI¿FLDO SXEOLFDWLRQ DXWKRUL]HG E\ $5 DQG SULQWHG E\ WKH 0LOLWDU\ 1HZVSDSHUV RI 9LUJLQLD D SULYDWH ¿UP LQ QR ZD\ FRQQHFWHG ZLWK WKH 8 6 Army Combined Arms Support Command or Fort Lee. The editorial content is prepared, edited and SURYLGHG E\ WKH 3XEOLF $IIDLUV 2I¿FH RI +HDGTXDUWHUV 8 6 $UP\ *DUULVRQ )RUW /HH

an ocean and overcome great hardships to get there. But in MXVW D IHZ \HDUV WKH\ ZHUH QRW DEOH WR VHH HYHQ ILYH PLOHV RXW of town. They had lost their pioneering vision.� )RXU TXHVWLRQV WR FRQVLGHU 'R , KDYH D SLRQHHULQJ YLVLRQ" +DYH , ORVW VLJKW RI ZKDW QHHGV WR EH GRQH" 'R , KDYH WKH DELOLW\ WR VHH ZKDW QHHGV WR FRPH QH[W" 'R , KDYH WKH FRXUDJH WR GR LW" 9LVLRQ WDNHV FRXUDJH ,W LV QRW HDV\ WR FKDQJH WKLQJV IRU WKH EHWWHU LQ VHOI IDPLO\ ZRUN HWF 7KH DSRVWOH 3HWHU ZRXOG KDYH QHYHU ZDONHG RQ ZDWHU LI KH GLG QRW KDYH WKH FRXUDJH WR JHW RXW RI WKH ERDW , HQFRXUDJH \RX WR JHW RXW RI WKH ERDW EH EROG FKDQJH \RXU OLIH IRU WKH EHWWHU &DWFK *RGœV YLVLRQ IRU \RXU OLIH DQG ZDON RQ ZDWHU

ON

THE

COVER

Gunnery Sgt. Brett Marks kneels at the grave of Chesty Puller. See Pages 20 and 21 for story and photos.

Photo by Tina Valentine-Vilca

NEWS

November 17, 2011 • TRAVELLER • 3

www.fortleetraveller.com

Marine Earns Instructor of the Year Award

by Tina Valentine-Vilca Production Assistant

The U.S. Army Quartermaster School named Marine Staff Sgt. Van L. Jenkins as the 2011 Distinguished Instructor of the Year in a ceremony Nov. 9 at Mullens Auditorium.

Jenkins is an instructor for Marine NCOs learning advanced culinary skills.

Jenkins began his career as a food service specialist when he enlisted in the Marines 19 years ago. He didn’t choose the military occupational speciality; the Marines chose it for him.

“I never wanted to be a cook. I wanted to join the Marine Corps to become a infantryman,” said Jenkins. “But because they needed cooks, I became one.”

During his career, Jenkins has trained with some of the finest cooks in the military. He has attended the Pro Chef School in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., where Marine NCOs train to become general aides.

“The ProChef Certification course is only for top-notch students, Jenkins said. “Participants are hand selected to attend.”

Jenkins is the second in his family to receive this award here. His grandfather, whom he was named after, also received the award years ago when he was an Army chef.

“In some way, I was destined to become a food service specialist and win this award,” said Jenkins. “It’s in my blood.”

Students aspiring to become Marine chefs are able to learn and work alongside Jenkins as part of their initial training to complete their MOS instruction prior to entering the fleet.

Pvt. Damen Snell, one of Jenkin’s students said his instructor deserved the distinction.

“He has earned it,” he said. “He has taken a small class of Marines and turned us into fine cooks.”

Jenkins hasn’t let earning the title spoil his approach to instructing his students. He keeps it simple.

“Leave what’s in the fleet in the fleet. Being an instructor, you have to be patient and have an open mind so that your students feel comfortable asking you questions,” said Jenkins.

The staff sergeant was awarded a Navy Commendation Medal for his win along with prizes that include a plaque, a desk name plate, and gift cards from Morale Welfare and Recreation and the Quartermaster Association.

Winners of the Distinguished Instructor of the Year award compete in the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Competion which includes all the winners from military bases throughout the U.S. Jenkins will compete in next year’s completion, with hope of another win.

PHOTO BY TINA VALENTINE-VILCA

Marine Staff Sgt. Van L. Jenkins, a JCCoE instructor, observes as Pvt. Celina Figeroa, a student, measures sugar for a cake recipe.

Two Newly-Renovated Sports Bars to Re-open ness operations division chief, said the facilities offer trendy updates that include new furniture, Two newly-renovated more spacious layouts, entertainment facilities brighter lighting and imwill open their doors to proved color schemes. the Fort Lee community “We’re very pleased within the next few days. with the renovations and The Overtime Sports optimistic they will genBar and Sports Zone, a erate more business,” he pair of sports-themed said. eating/drinking estabIn addition to the aeslishments, are set to host thetics, Overtime boasts grand openings Nov. 18 21 flat screen televisions and Nov. 21, respectively. that are strategically Both events are schedplaced so games may be uled for 4-6 p.m. and will PHOTO BY T. ANTHONY BELL feature free menu sam- Lee Farmer, Family and MWR business and operations division viewed from every seat. pling, door prizes and free chief, stands amongst 21 flat screen TVs in the newly-renovat- It can carry every NFL game on the schedule. plays on its Buzz Time ed Overtime Sports Bar in the basement of the Lee Club.

Sports Zone has 29 electronic games, dart televisions and also carlocated in the basement of the Lee Club. boards and pool tables.

Sports Zone is located next to the ries the multi-game NFL package.

Additionally, the Sports Zone will ofBoth facilities are open to all commufer free plays on its full-sized golf simu- fire station at the corner of Mahone and C Avenue. It was formerly called the nity patrons. lator.

The new operating hours for each faThe Overtime Sports Bar, formerly Warrior Zone.

Lee Farmer, Family and MWR busi- cility are listed in the accompanying box. known as the Nothin’ Fancy Lounge, is

by T. Anthony Bell

Senior Writer/Special Projects

Overtime Sports Bar: Tuesday - Friday: 4 - 9 p.m.

Saturday: noon -10:30 p.m.

Sunday/Monday: Closed Sports Zone Building Hours of Operation: Monday: 2 – 11: 30 p.m.

Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 2-10 p.m.

Thursday: 2-10 p.m.

Friday: Closed Saturday: 11 a.m. -10 p.m.

Sunday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Bar Hours of Operation: Monday: 4-11:30 p.m.

Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 4-10 p.m.

Thursday: 4-10 p.m.

Friday: closed Saturday: 4 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Sunday: noon- 8 p.m.

4 • Traveller • November 17, 2011

www.fortleetraveller.com

)DPLO\ &RPPXQLW\ /LIH 5HSRUWHU

³,I , GRQ¶W NQRZ KRZ WR UHDG LW ZK\ VKRXOG , HDW LW"´ 7KRVH ZHUH WKH ZRUGV RI 6JW 0DM 0DUN :DUUHQ GXU LQJ DQ $PHULFDQ +HDUW $VVRFLDWLRQ OLYH FRRNLQJ HYHQW DW 3HWHUVEXUJ¶V *LOOILHOG %DSWLVW &KXUFK 6DWXUGD\ ZKHUH FRPPXQLW\ PHPEHUV OHDUQHG WKH LPSRUWDQFH RI FRRN LQJ VPDUW DQG HDWLQJ KHDOWK\ :DUUHQ ZDV UHIHUHQFLQJ WKH SURFHVVHG IRRGV PDQ\ $PHULFDQV SLFN WR HDW DV WKH\ MXJJOH EXV\ VFKHGXOHV 7KH HYHQW KLJKOLJKWHG WKH $0$¶V QHZHVW SURJUDP ³6LPSOH &RRNLQJ ZLWK +HDUW ´ ZKLFK LV IXQGHG E\ WKH :DO 0DUW )RXQGDWLRQ :DUUHQ ± ZKR LV WKH VHUJHDQW PDMRU DW WKH -RLQW &XOLQDU\ &HQWHU RI ([FHOOHQFH DQG SUHVLGHQW RI WKH 2OG 'RPLQLRQ &KDSWHU RI WKH $PHULFDQ &XOLQDU\ )HGHUDWLRQ ± YROXQWHHUHG ZLWK WKH $+$ DQG WKHLU VXSSRUWHUV WR GHP RQVWUDWH KHDOWK\ VLPSOH FRRNLQJ 0RUH WKDQ SHRSOH DVVHPEOHG LQ WKH FKXUFK¶V KDOO WR ZDWFK DV :DUUHQ SXOOHG WRJHWKHU WKUHH KHDUW KHDOWK\ DQG SDOHWWH SOHDVLQJ GLVKHV DQG H[SODLQHG VRPH EDVLF FXOL QDU\ VNLOOV 7KH UHFLSHV FDOOHG IRU ROLYH RLO YLQHJDU DQG IDW IUHH VRXU FUHDP LQVWHDG RI KLJKHU IDW LQJUHGLHQWV VXFK DV PD\RQQDLVH ³, DOZD\V ORRN IRU ZD\V , FDQ JLYH EDFN WR P\ FRPPX QLW\ DQG WKLV ZDV D JUHDW RSSRUWXQLW\ WR GR VR ´ :DUUHQ VDLG ³, FDQ VKDUH VRPH EDVLF NLWFKHQ WLSV DQG VKRZ D YDULHW\ RI ZD\V WR XVH WKH SURGXFWV DYDLODEOH WR XV ´ $+$ HYHQW FRRUGLQDWRU +LOGD /LIVH\ VDLG WKH SURJUDP ZRXOG KHOS FRQVXPHUV ZLWK FRRNLQJ WHFKQLTXHV DQG

VHUYH DV DQ LQVSLUDWLRQ WR VWDUW HDW LQJ RXW OHVV E\ KDYLQJ IXQ FRRNLQJ DW KRPH ³2EHVLW\ LV DQ HSLGHPLF LQ $PHULFD ZLWK PRUH WKDQ PLO OLRQ DGXOWV DJHG \HDUV RU ROGHU FDUU\LQJ H[FHVV ZHLJKW RU ZKR DUH REHVH ´ /LIVH\ RIIHUHG :DUUHQ WROG WKH SDUWLFLSDQWV WKH PRVW LPSRUWDQW IDFWRU LQ PHDO SODQ QLQJ LV WR ILUVW SXW LWHPV RQ WKH PHQX WKDW VXSSRUW D KHDOWK\ GLHW OLNH SOHQ W\ RI ZKROH JUDLQV DQG YHJHWDEOHV DQG OHDQ SURWHLQ FKRLFHV :DUUHQ XVHG KLV RZQ DGYLFH DERXW KHDOWK\ HDWLQJ ZKHQ KH SXW KLPVHOI RQ D GLHW PRUH WKDQ VL[ PRQWKV DJR DQG ORVW SRXQGV

³)LOOLQJ \RXU PHQXV ZLWK KHDOWK\ LWHPV ZLOO JLYH \RX OHVV URRP IRU 6JW 0DM 0DUN :DUUHQ GHPRQVWUDWHV KHDUW KHDOWK\ FKRLF LWHPV WKDW DUH OHVV QXWULWLRXV ´ KH HV ZLWK WKH KHOS RI 7D\ORU DQG 2OLYLD :LOVRQ DW DQ $PHULFDQ VDLG ³0\ KDELW LV WR DVN P\VHOI +HDUW $VVRFLDWLRQ FRPPXQLW\ HYHQW DW *LOOILHOG %DSWLVW &KXUFK ZKHUH WKH FRORU LV LI HYHU\WKLQJ 3HWHUVEXUJ :DUUHQ YROXQWHHUHG KLV WLPH WR KHOS PRWLYDWH FRP LV EURZQ , PDNH FKDQJHV ,W¶V QRW PXQLW\ PHPEHUV WR FRRN DW KRPH PRUH RIWHQ RQO\ DERXW ZKDW ZH HDW EXW KRZ PXFK ZH HDW 7KH EHVW FKRLFHV FDQ EH GHIHDWHG LI \RX KHDOWK\ DQG NHHSLQJ KHU ZHLJKW XQGHU FRQWURO ³7KH GLVKHV ZHUH YHU\ WDVW\ DQG , SODQ WR XVH WKH UHFL HDW WRR PXFK RI LW $Q DYHUDJH SODWH RI IRRG LV IRXU WR VL[ RXQFHV PRUH WKDQ ZH QHHG HVSHFLDOO\ ZKHQ GLQLQJ RXW ´ SHV DW KRPH ´ VKH VDLG )RU PRUH LQIRUPDWLRQ DERXW HDWLQJ KHDUW KHDOWK\ YLVLW 3HWHUVEXUJ UHVLGHQW 1DQQLH :DONHU VDLG VKH KDV KLJK FKROHVWHURO DQG FDPH WR OHDUQ PRUH DERXW FRRNLQJ $0$¶V ZHEVLWH DW ZZZ KHDUW RUJ VLPSOHFRRNLQJ

6HQLRU :ULWHU 6SHFLDO 3URMHFWV

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³7KHUH ZDV D JHQWOHPDQ O\LQJ RQ WKH EDFNVLGH RI WKH YHKLFOH KDOIZD\ XQ

GHUQHDWK ´ VDLG :KLSSOH ³+H ZDV VWLOO EUHDWKLQJ EXW KH ZDV KDYLQJ D KDUG WLPH GRLQJ VR ´ 7KH PDQ¶V H\HV ZHUH \HOORZLVK DQG KH JD]HG WRZDUG WKH VN\ VDLG :KLSSOH :LWKLQ D IHZ PLQXWHV WKH YLFWLP¶V EUHDWKLQJ EHFDPH VKDOORZHU DQG ILQDOO\ VWRSSHG ³(YHU\RQH ZDV IUHDNLQJ RXW ´ KH VDLG ³7KLV ZDVQ¶W WH[WERRN DW DOO ´ $ FURZG RI SHRSOH KDG IRUPHG RQ WKH VFHQH DQG RQH RI WKHP KDG FRQWDFW HG D GLVSDWFKHU E\ FHOO SKRQH 7KH GLVSDWFKHU UHOD\HG OLIHVDYLQJ LQVWUXF WLRQV RYHU WKH SKRQH¶V ORXGVSHDNHU DQG :KLSSOH IROORZHG ³1R RQH HOVH NQHZ ZKDW WR GR VR , VWDUWHG WR JR LQWR FKHVW FRPSUHVVLRQV ´ KH VDLG ³, FRXQWHG RII ± RQH WKRXVDQG RQH RQH WKRXVDQG WZR « 6KH WKH GLVSDWFKHU

KHOSHG WR SDFH PH ´ :KLSSOH HVWLPDWHG WKDW KH GLG FKHVW FRPSUHVVLRQV IRU PRUH WKDQ ILYH PLQXWHV ³,W VHHPHG OLNH IRUHYHU ´ KH VDLG QRW

LQJ KH ZDV IXOO RI WR EUHDWKLQJ EHFDXVH WKH\ JRW DGUHQDOLQH DW WKH D KHDUWEHDW DQG SXOVH WKH\ VDPH WLPH ³+H VWDELOL]HG KLP SXW KLP RQ WKH VWLOO GLGQ¶W KDYH VWUHWFKHU DQG WRRN KLP DZD\ ´ D SXOVH RU KHDUW :KLSSOH VDLG KH KDVQ¶W EHDW ´ OHDUQHG RI WKH PDQ¶V FRQGLWLRQ $W VRPH SRLQW RU KLV LGHQWLW\ EXW QRQH RI WKDW :KLSSOH VDLG WKH PDWWHUV WR KLP VRXQGV RI VLUHQV ³<RX ZDQW WR KHOS SHRSOH ´ EHFDPH DXGLEOH KH VDLG ³MXVW OLNH ZKHQ \RX¶UH VLJQDOLQJ WKDW GRZQUDQJH DQG KHOSLQJ D EXG KHOS ZDV RQ WKH G\ , ORRNHG DW KLP OLNH KH ZDV ZD\ VRPHERG\¶V IDWKHU RU JUDQGID :KHQ DXWKRUL WKHU ´ WLHV JRW WKHUH :KLSSOH ZKR ZRUNV DW WKH WKH\ LQVWUXFWHG 0LOLWDU\ 3ROLFH 'HVN LQ WKH :KLSSOH WR NHHS 3URYRVW 0DUVKDO¶V 2IILFH VDLG SHUIRUPLQJ &35 LW ZDV D VXUUHDO H[SHULHQFH RQH

ZKLOH PDNLQJ LQ ZKLFK KLV 6ROGLHU WUDLQLQJ SUHSDUDWLRQV WR SRVVLEO\ VDYHG D OLIH :KLSSOH XVH D GHILEULOOD ³7KLV FRXOG KDSSHQ WR DQ\ WRU ERG\ ´ VDLG WKH $QGHUVRQ ,QG QDWLYH ³7KH\ VKRFNHG KLP RQFH ´ VDLG ³,W¶V JRRG WR NQRZ ZKDW WR GR LQ WKDW VLWX :KLSSOH ³7KDW PXVW KDYH MROWHG KLP DWLRQ ´

Holiday Guide 2011

FORT LEE

Surviving Holiday Deployments

By Tiffany Silverberg Military Spouse Contributor Nothing highlights the loneliness of deployment like holidays. The warm winter commercials and store-displays turn into mocking reminders. The empty chair at the table calls out to us. The kissy scenes of New Year’s Eve are like pokes in the gut. But as military spouses, we are the masters of turning the ordinary into extraordinary. We can deftly transform those holidays we want to forget into memories we will always remember.

As a military spouse herself, my mom had her own holiday scheme. As a child, to me it seemed like another example of her quirkiness, but as an adult, I see the brilliance. Her scheme involved trying something new. Instead of pushing through all the same traditions, with someone missing, she found something else for us to do – another way to celebrate and embrace the holidays, without focusing on what we didn’t have the years that Dad was gone. We picked up and spent winter holidays on the Hawaiian beaches. She filled our home with other families and singles who needed a home on a holiday.

We tried new foods and new activities. It filled our days with vibrant, cultural memories. Now our family traditions are a conglomeration of all the places we lived and all the things we experienced. And to be honest, I don’t really remember the holidays Dad missed, just the memories we made.

Each holiday presents so many opportunities to focus your energy on other traditions. Head out to a local soup kitchen and volunteer. Open your home to other families. Book your-

Holiday Shopping Tips: Avoid stress this holiday season

self a cruise or travel somewhere new. Go to a new destination, where the climate is different and the holiday is forgotten. Give yourself a break, by not putting the standard pressures on yourself. Embrace the holiday’s excuse to relax.

However, putting nostalgic traditions behind for a year doesn’t work for everyone. The year my husband was deployed, he missed all the major cold weather holidays. I couldn’t bring myself to ignore the holiday. By that point in the deployment, I had been home alone for too many months. I needed tradition. I wanted the embrace of family so I slumped “home” for Thanksgiving and then Christmas.

I wept, as I walked through the terminals at Chicago OHare and heard “I’ll Be Home For Christmas.” Quite surreal when my “home” was flying over Afghanistan, and he would not be home. It was hard to ignore the holidays that year – I had to just push through.

So I developed my own scheme. Instead of trying something new, I faced the holidays head on… with a plan to escape whenever I needed to. I always had an out, an escape to my room, wherever we were, at least once throughout the day. Whether I needed to change clothes or check my emails or reorganize my purse, whatever I said was the reason, I always had that escape to cry it out. I would sob out all the loneliness, the bitterness, the jealously, the annoyance, the exhaustion that came with facing the holidays, surrounded by family but alone. Knowing I had a place to just recharge kept the smile on, even when my heart felt shattered.

And finally, there is the denial technique - which we all employ to some degree or another. We still buy gifts that he

By Estelle Allen Navy Federal Credit Union As the holiday shopping season is quickly approaching, the hustle and bustle of shopping can create unwanted stress. Whether you are stateside shopping for a loved one overseas or planning to give gifts to family members — it’s important to shop smart, always be aware of your surroundings and follow these tips to stay on budget.

Make a list and set a budget List the people you plan to buy gifts for, the type of gifts you plan to buy and how much you plan to spend.

Shop around Remember, a sale price isn’t always the best price. Look out for marketing phrases such as “While supplest last,” “Minimum two per

won’t open until he gets home. We keep the tree up – through spring and summer if necessary. We hang his stocking and favorite ornaments. We bake his favorite cookies. It’s the old “leave his boots by the front door” technique. Because everything at the holidays is a blaring reminder that he’s gone, some things have to be as though he were home.

Most importantly, through all the heartache and confusion of missed holidays, we military spouses have a common coping technique, the one thing that keeps us going - we focus on the end. We know we have the best holiday of all coming. Our holiday has its own ornaments – from American flags to welcome home signs. Glitter, hearts, and red, white and blue are our decoration ingredients. We shop for months for just the right outfits. We clean the house like we haven’t done in months. We make special grocery shopping trips and start filling the refrigerator with goodies. We make lists, stop sleeping and await our big holiday, like giddy children. And when our day finally arrives, we join those who know that the giggles and grins, gratitude and gifts of that day far outweigh any that were missed.

Tiffany is Navy wife and foodie with an independent streak. As a freelance writer, she brings years of journalism and language experience to non-profits, businesses and families, telling their stories online and offline. When she’s not working, she’s drinking red wine, cooking, knitting or sewing or driving around, sometimes with her pilot husband in the passenger seat. You can visit her website at www.tiffanysilverberg.com.

store,” “No rain checks” or “All items are available in limited quantities.” Have an action plan for shopping.

Avoid carrying too many packages Always have one hand free. Do not leave packages visible in your car. If you continue to shop after placing packages in your trunk, move your vehicle to another location.

at the lowest price the item was sold for, which could be less than the amount paid. Check credit and debit card sales and return receipts against your monthly bills and statements and report any problems to the credit card issuer.

Go online Check out price comparison on websites such as PriceGrabber.com, Pricescan.com or Shopzilla.com. Retail companies often provide free shipping on items purchased online.

Ship packages early If you’re sending gifts out of the country or to out-of-towners, factor extra time for shipping. According to the U.S. Postal Service, Dec. 10 is the last day priority mail is sent for arrival before Christmas.

Make the most out of your holiday season by shopping online, on the phone or at your local mall.

Use credit and debit cards with care Keep a paper trail by saving your receipts.

Ask for a store receipt and a gift receipt. Without one, a customer may not be eligible for a refund or the retailer may offer a store credit

Estelle Allen is a public relations specialist at Navy Federal Credit Union in Vienna, Va. She writes for the Money Chat forum on CinCHouse.com. Visit navyfederal.org for more information. Courtesy of CinCHouse.com

2 â&#x20AC;˘ HOLIDAY GUIDE â&#x20AC;˘ November 17, 2011

www.fortleetraveller.com

< 7 9 > 0 < 0 # 11 1; 0 $ %7 $ % $:$ 8 5$', 7 )# % 0 .: 0 ,

< 7 9 > 0 < 0 # 11 1; 0 $ %7 '% ;' $ % $:$ ( 5$', 7 )# % 0 .: 0 ,

#

$ " !

# $ "

$ 7 ; # # 7> % 1 # 7 $ 0" 71, 1) 1 # ; 0 > '0 - < 7 % % " :# < 0 ; # # , )#'>$ %7 '% ' % , '$) 7 # ; % 7 )# % 0 .: 0 , 1 70 $ 0" ' , 0% $'0 7 77, '$5% 7<'0",

# # : ! 7 7' < 0 # 11 :17'$ 0 0$7, 0 7 ))0'; # 0 ./ , 7 ;, 845# % , '; 0 1; 1 % #: % $' # 0' % %'7 ; # ; 0>< 0 , ' 0 ) :1 '7 0 '% 7 '%1 0 170 7 '%1 *7 7 $ > 0 1:#7 % 1; 7 0$ % 7 '%+ ))#>, = 1 '7 0 0 1 ))#>, 0 1 .: ), ; 0> > $"7 $ > %'7 ; #, 0'$ % , 0 7 # 01, 17'0 '0 ; 1 7 77, '$ '0 7 #1 % '; 0 $ ), ' #

'% % ## :0 % 017 8? >1 :7 8 0 17' " % $ > ))#>2 7 0 8? >1 :) 7' 89 ) % % '% ; * 7 #1 77, '$5 .: )$ %7 +, : ! 7 7' % , %71 $ > $)'1 /# 1, $ # ' #

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

November 17, 2011 â&#x20AC;˘ HOLIDAY GUIDE â&#x20AC;˘ 3

www.fortleetraveller.com

Make Toy Shopping Lists Work Harder With family budgets a little tighter this year, many parents may be taking a closer look at their childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s toy lists. They still want to put smiles on their childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s faces and build holiday memories, but they also want to make wise choices with lasting value.

Play is important to your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s development. Toys add magic and excitement to learning â&#x20AC;&#x201C; about life, about how things work and about how to get along with others. And of course, as children grow, their skills and needs continually change. So keep that holiday wish list, but make sure it works hard for both parents and children.

Take a closer look at the toys children have requested or that are being considering. Will the toy allow the child to experience long-lasting playtime or a more complete play experience? Are there toys on the list that kids will enjoy coming back to again and again â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or will they lose interest after the ďŹ rst time they play with them? If buying for several children, can the toys be enjoyed by siblings â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or even the whole family?

There are several suggestions. Toys do not have to be expensive to be beneďŹ cial. Playtime is an opportunity to promote every aspect of development, fostering physical, social, emotional, language, cognitive and imaginative skills. Some toys develop all of these in an integrated way, while others focus on one or a few. Look for toys that enhance skills in different areas: SOLO PLAY This helps children learn about themselves, fostering self-

esteem, self-direction and values. Allow children to explore their creative sides on their own.

TEAM WORK This helps them practice social skills such as sharing, negotiating and cooperating with others. Some toys provide an easy way for children to build their creativity while playing together.

IMAGINATION This stimulates and enhances creativity and imagination, providing a rich resource for language development and social competence.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND MOTOR SKILLS This promotes movement, improving eye-hand coordination and balance while increasing strength and agility.

LEARNING This introduces basic academics, from letters, numbers and words to more advanced school-ready concepts.

Before you head out to toy stores or surf websites to do your holiday shopping, here are three other important factors worth keeping in mind: â&#x20AC;˘ Fit the age and stage of your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s development. â&#x20AC;˘ Suit their play interests.

â&#x20AC;˘ Have multiple ways to play, or provide content that is both entertaining and engaging once the toys are out of the box.

) - $ % $ ) % ,/ ) - - $ $ / ,# ,) ) $ %

) $ $ , & - /% . ,) $ % ) $ $) % - *+& %) $/ )$ ) ! 0 "' &&'&

4 • HOLIDAY GUIDE • November 17, 2011

www.fortleetraveller.com

November 17, 2011 • TRAVELLER • 5

www.fortleetraveller.com

Kenner Host Community Event (LEFT) Col. Joseph Pina, Kenner Army Health Clinic, commander talks with a TRICARE beneficiary about the availability of the new Kenner

QR Code and the importance of giving the clinic feedback about services during an open house at the clinic Nov. 10. (RIGHT) Itanya Milligan-

PHOTOS BY TEREASA WADE

Artis, Kenner’s nurse case manager, provides information to Lt. Col. Michelle Munroe about how case managers help military members.

6DYH %,* WKLV IDOO«

When you purchase either of these homes in Cameron’s Landing receive a FREE REFRIGERATOR + CLOSING COST ASSISTANCE * New homes from $179,900! 300 yards from Ft. Lee in Hopewell,VA

804-307-8578 or www.Camerons-Landing.com Offer ends November 30TH, 2011

The Napoleon - 4 Bedroom / 2.5 Bath $199,900 - 1,737 Sq. ft.

The Brighton - 4 Bedroom / 2.5 Bath $199,990 - 2,013 Sq. ft.

*Restrictions apply, Contact Rose Pai of Highlands Realty for information on available homes or for a personal tour

6 • Traveller • November 17, 2011

www.fortleetraveller.com

NEWS BRIEFS Heritage Month The Installation Equal Opportunity Office and the 262nd Quartermaster Battalion will host a Native American Heritage Month celebration, Nov. 17, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Post Field House.

A special performance by YOUNGHTANUND Brothers United is scheduled.

For details, call (804) 734-6596.

Giving Thanks The Fort Lee Community Inter-Faith Congregation will host a Thanksgiving Celebration Nov. 22, 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. at Memorial Chapel.

A fellowship and reception will follow the service.

For details, call (804) 734-6494.

Card Lane The 10th annual Holiday Card Lane will be on display Nov. 30 - Jan. 6 near the Lee Club. All units (company and higher), staff offices, agencies and organizations within the Fort Lee community are encouraged to participate.

Request for participation and a point of contact must be received by Nov. 18.

For details, call (804) 479-1041 or email darvin.l.taylor.mil@mail.mil.

Grand Illumination The installation holiday tree lighting celebration is scheduled for Dec. 1, 4:30 p.m., on the Lee Club lawn.

Activities include the tree lighting ceremony; the Candy Cane Express train ride; Ho, Ho, HooAH T-shirts; an ice fishing pond; Santa’s workshop; and photos with the jolliest of elves.

For details, call (804) 765-3176.

Holiday Concert The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band will perform “A Holiday Festival” Dec. 8-9, 7:30 p.m., at the Ferguson Center for the Arts in Newport News.

Both shows are free and open to the public.

Tickets are available for pickup at the

Ferguson Center Box office (located on Christopher Newport University.

The first 1700 attending will be seated for both shows.

Non-ticketed patrons are welcome and will be seated 15 minutes prior to the show.

For details, call (757) 501-6944.

Safety Show The 2011 Fort Lee Safety Show will feature comedian Bernie McGrenahan, who is known for his live stand-up comedy act that is ranked No. 1 for military safety and prevention programs in America.

The shows are set for Dec. 6, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m., Dec. 7, 2:30 and 7 p.m., at MacLaughlin Fitness Center.

Holiday Dinner Tickets are now available for the 2011 Combined Arms Support Command and Fort Lee Holiday Dinner and Dance, which is set for Dec. 9, 6 p.m., at the Lee Club.

Everyone in the military community is invited to this festive event that will include live holiday entertainment, prize giveaways and an exquisite meal featuring beef or chicken options and even a vegetarian plate.

All guests will receive a memento from the evening. The prizes that will be given away include an MP3 player, a GPS, a flat screen TV and a home theater system. The agenda for the gathering includes a social hour until 7 p.m., a military formal dinner until 9 p.m., and dancing for the remainder of the evening.

The attire for the event is military or civilian formal. Low-cost childcare is available at the Battle Drive Child Development Center (those not registered at the CDC must do so in advance). The cost is $9 per hour and sign-up/payment must be completed by close of business Nov. 28.

Tickets are $30 for E-7/GS-7 and above and $25 for E-6/GS-6 and below.

For details, contact Denita Caffery at (804) 765-1566 or Maj. Leona Brown at 765-7403.

www.fortleetraveller.com

November 17, 2011 • TRAVELLER • 7

Details Emerge For AIT Holiday Block Leave

by Amy Perry Production/News Assistant Editor

As the December holiday season quickly approaches, so does the opportunity for Fort Lee’s advanced individual training students to visit home for the first time since leaving for basic training.

A two-week period at the end of December is designated for Holiday Block Leave. For the 23rd Quartermaster Brigade, the official dates are Dec. 17 - Jan. 2, and for the 59th Ordnance Bde., the official dates are Dec. 18 - Jan. 3.

The two schools have different procedures for traveling, with the exception of a coordinating schedule to bring Soldiers to the bus station on Dec. 17.

For the 23rd QM Bde., which includes students at the Transportation School, Soldiers will be authorized to travel home by air (Richmond International), bus (Greyhound-Fort Lee), train (Amtrak-Petersburg) or by a family member (parent, guardian, grandparent, sibling or spouse) in a privately-owned vehicle, said Capt. Ryan Murphy, 23rd QM Bde. assistant S-3.

If a 23rd QM Bde. Soldier is being picked up by a family member, it has to be arranged beforehand through the Soldier’s chain of command, and the family member will receive additional guidance by letter, said Murphy.

Tickets can be purchased from the installation’s Leisure Travel Services or online by the Soldier. Family members may also purchase tickets for their Soldier. The travel must take place between Dec. 17 and Jan. 2.

If a Soldier is flying, they will need to buy a James River bus ticket from Fort Lee to the airport in Richmond.

Tickets can be purchased for a bus trip back, or students can take a cab or use Groome Transportation.

Brigade transportation will be available for students returning by train to Petersburg.

Soldiers from the 23rd QM Bde. are able to leave any day starting Dec. 17, as long as they return on or by Jan. 2, said Murphy. If they choose not to leave for Holiday Block Leave, they will stay in a rear detachment company that will have numerous free and discounted activities available for the Soldiers each day.

For students from the 59th Ord. Bde., travel is allowed by air, train, bus or privately-owned vehicle by a family member (parent, guardian, grandparent, sibling or spouse). Family members will also receive additional guidance regarding the particulars for pickup, said Maj. Dominque Chatters, 59th Ord. Bde. operations officer.

When the Soldier informs his Chain of Command that he or she will be picked up by a specific family member, the unit will then mail a letter to that person with instructions

on when and where the pick-up is authorized. When family members arrive their ID will be verified and matched against the name the Soldier submitted and the Soldier will be released.

The 59th Ord. Bde. has set aside the evening of Dec. 16 for Soldiers being picked up by family members, Dec. 17 for bus or rail travel, and Dec. 18 for all air travel.

Airline tickets may be purchased through the Leisure Travel Services and a sales kiosk has been set up in the Ordnance Gym and is open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-7 p.m. Soldiers may also purchase airline tickets online or directly from the airlines. Family members may purchase tickets for their Soldier. Richmond International Airport is the only authorized airport of departure and tickets should be purchased for Dec. 18.

Students in the 59th Ord. Bde., must return to Fort Lee

by Jan. 3, and it is recommended to pre-arrange travel to return on that day.

Soldiers will be transported to Richmond International Airport on busses operated by James River Bus Lines.

Tickets for the bus are being sold for select dates at the 832nd Ord. Bn. classroom, and the cost ranges from $25 - $30.

SEE HBL, PAGE 19

Touch Down!

Introducing the all-new 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 Coupe of Midlothian A David R. McGeorge Car Company, Inc.

12200 Midlothian Turnpike 804.545.9600

Starting at $37,220*! Standard Features Include: Alloy Wheels ~ 21 city / 31 highway ~ Harman / Kardon Sound System Panorama All-Glass Roof

McGeorgeLuxury.com *Price excludes tax, title, tags, $875 freight and $495 processing fee

8 â&#x20AC;¢ Traveller â&#x20AC;¢ November 17, 2011

$0(5,&$¶6 0,/,7$5<

6SF 'DYLG 7HGG\ ( +HDGTXDUWHUV DQG +HDGTXDUWHUV &RPSDQ\ WK &RPEDW 6XVWDLQPHQW 6XSSRUW %DWWDOLRQ WK 4XDUWHUPDVWHU *URXS % ± ZKHHOHG YHKLFOH PHFKDQLF

, PDUULHG RQH FKLOG RQ WKH ZD\ & %* IRXU \HDUV ! (!+ 6DPPDPLVK :DVK & % ,!)%& ³,¶P DQ RXWJRLQJ SHUVRQ DQG , JHW DORQJ ZLWK HYHU\ERG\ ´

&( & ³, OLNH WR ZRUN RQ P\ YHKLFOH SOD\ YLGHR JDPHV DQG KDQJ RXW ZLWK IULHQGV ´ !)% ( ( ³,¶YH DOZD\V EHHQ JRRG DW VSRUWV ´ ,!) +! ( !(( %,### ³,¶G KHOS RXW IULHQGV DQG IDPLO\ DQG GRQDWH WR FKDULW\ ´ !)% ³/LYLQJ LQ WKH FRXQWU\ ± LQ WKH PRXQWDLQV

www.fortleetraveller.com

ILVKLQJ FDPSLQJ DQG KXQWLQJ ´ !)% *!% ( (! ) ( ³'HDU DQG EHDU ± \RX KDYH WR EH IDU DZD\ DQG LW WDNHV D ORW RI VNLOO DQG VWUDWHJ\ ´ *!% ( !!( ( ³6HDWWOH 6HDKDZNV ´ % * ( ! ³+DZDLL ´ !)% % % ³7KH 0LWVXELVKL /DQFHU ´ % ( &( !" ³7R EH D JRRG IDWKHU ´ !%&( % ³'\LQJ ZLWKRXW D OHJDF\ ´ * ( ³-RLQLQJ WKH $UP\ , QHYHU NQHZ WKDW VHUYLQJ P\ FRXQWU\ ZRXOG EH VR IXQ /RRN DW PH ,¶P LQ WKH $UP\ DQG GRLQJ

ZKDW , ZDQW WR GR , FRXOGQ¶W KDYH DVNHG IRU DQ\WKLQJ EHWWHU ´ !&( "%! !) ! ( & ! % ³7KH GD\ , UDLVHG P\ ULJKW KDQG WR MRLQ WKH $UP\ ,W ZDV WKH ILUVW VWHS LQ JURZLQJ XS , GLGQ¶W WKLQN LW ZDV HYHU JRLQJ WR KDSSHQ , GLGQ¶W WKLQN , ZRXOG JUDGXDWH IURP KLJK VFKRRO DQG , GLGQ¶W WKLQN , ZDV JRLQJ WR JHW WR ZKHUH ,¶P DW ULJKW QRZ ´ ,!) + % $( ( % , (! , ³, UHDOO\ KDYH QR LGHD ,¶YH DOZD\V WKRXJKW RI P\VHOI DV D 6ROGLHU ´ &( ( !)( ( % , ³7KH IDPLO\ WKDW \RX EXLOG LQ WKH $UP\ ,W¶V QRW MXVW

WKH LQGLYLGXDO DVSHFW RI EHLQJ LQ WKH $UP\ <RX¶UH D IDPLO\ <RX EXLOG D UHODWLRQVKLS ZLWK HYHU\ERG\ \RX ZRUN ZLWK ´ !%&( ( !)( ( % , ³3K\VLFDO WUDLQLQJ , GRQ¶W OLNH ZDNLQJ XS DW D P LQ WKH PRUQLQJ ´ ( ( % , & (! ! % ³3URWHFWLQJ P\ FRXQWU\ DQG IDPLO\ HYHQ LQ SHDFHWLPH <RX KDYH WR OHDUQ \RXU MRE VR \RX FDQ EH GHSOR\HG DW DQ\WLPH DQ\ SODFH DQG DQ\ZKHUH ´ ! & ³, ZDQW WR PDNH WKH KLJKHVW UDQN , FDQ EHIRUH JHWWLQJ RXW DQG , ZDQW WR KDYH D IDPLO\ ´ ± &RPSLOHG E\ 7 $QWKRQ\ %HOO

)""!%( ( ! % " 6HH \RXU XQLW RU RIILFH UHSUHVHQWDWLYH

! $ !

r 4PVUIQBSL $SPTTJOH 5FNQMF "WFOVF r

% " % $ $ " $ % $ " " " $ $ " % "

" % " # % $ # % !& ! " " " %

$BNQVTFT JO $IFTUFS BOE .JEMPUIJBO t 'PS JOGPSNBUJPO DBMM

" # $ !

! $ ! $

$ ! !

www.fortleetraveller.com

November 17, 2011 â&#x20AC;˘ TRAVELLER â&#x20AC;˘ 9

DeCA Gives Turkey Tips

by Kay Blakley DeCA Home Economist

! !

: 5 7 < / : / # 00 09 / $ %5 '% 9' $ % $8$ ( 3$', 5 )# % / -8 / ,

: 5 7 < / : / # 00 09 / $ %5 '% 9' $ % $8$ ( 3$', 5 )# % / -8 / ,

0) 0 %'5 9 # # 9 /<: / , /% $'/ 5 55, '$3% 5:'/",

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the appointed turkey cook this Thanksgiving, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re stressing to the max because youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never done it before, take comfort in knowing this: roasting the turkey is the easiest part of the entire traditional feast. Peruse your commissary aisles for the turkey tailored to your specific needs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;em big and small and everything in between. Arm yourself with these basic guidelines and tips, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re â&#x20AC;&#x153;good to go.â&#x20AC;?

How much do you need? Plan on 1/2 to 3/4 pound per person for a regular bone-in turkey and about 1/3 pound per person for a boneless breast or turkey roast. Allow a bit more if you want plenty of leftovers.

How long does it take to thaw? Short answer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a long time! Place the frozen turkey on a tray in the refrigerator and allow five hours per pound to complete the thawing process.

Depending on size, this can take from two to five days. To speed things up a bit, remove the giblet packet and neck from inside the turkey and thaw them separately. Be sure to check both the body cavity and the neck cavity for these â&#x20AC;&#x201C; sometimes they are stored in two packets.

If time is short, use the Cold Water Method for thawing, but do so carefully â&#x20AC;&#x201C; spoilage bacteria can multiply rapidly at temperatures above 40 degrees. With the turkey in its original wrapper, place in a large container and cover completely with cold water. Change the water every 30 minutes and allow an hour per pound total thawing time.

How to roast? Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Remove giblet packets from inside the turkey, then rinse inside and out with cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Generously rub the body and neck cavities with salt and insert a medium onion, cut into quarters, and two or three celery sticks, with leaves. Sprinkle the skin with salt, then brush all over with melted butter or oil. Place the turkey, breast-side-up, in a shallow roasting pan and roast on the lowest oven rack until a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh registers 175 to 180 degrees, and in the breast, 165 degrees.

Refer to your turkeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original wrapper for approximate total roasting times, which can range from 2 3/4 to 3 hours for a small turkey to 4 1/2 to 5 hours for a large one.

Remove the turkey from the oven, tent loosely with aluminum foil and let it rest for 15 to 20 minutes before carving.

To stuff or not to stuff? If your favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal is the stuffing, then by all means get a reliable recipe and give it a try. Just be aware that food safety experts consider it a breeding ground for pathogens that can make you sick if not done properly.

Visit www.commissaries.com/kays_kitchen/healthy_ cooking/healthy_cooking.cfm and look for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Turkey Tipsâ&#x20AC;? to get specific information on how much turkey to buy, how to thaw the turkey safely and how long to cook it.

8/ 0 ' %# $ 5 00 % )# % / -8 / , 9 # # : 5 0 # 5 )# %0, %5 /% 5 '% # #'% 05 % ##0 % %5 /% 5 '% # /' $ % ##0 %'5 % #8 , ##0 5' / 5'/< 00 05 % 9' $ # ) < ) / 80 ## /'85 % % '/: / % %8$ /0 %'5 % #8 , 5 / / 05/ 5 '%0 % '% 5 '%0 ))#<, 55, '$3 %<$' # '/ 05'/ '/ 5 #0, $ $ 8 ! 5 5' : / # 00 805'$ / /$5, / 5 ))/'9 # / -. , 5 9, 623# % , '9 / 09 0 % #8 % $' # /' % %'5 9 # 9 /<: / , ' / ) 80 '5 / '% 5 '%0 / 05/ 5 '%0 *5 5 $ < / 08#5 % 09 5 /$ % 5 '%+ ))#<, ; 0 '5 / / 0 ))#<, / 0 -8 ), 9 /< < $"5 $ < %'5 9 #, /'$ % , / 5 # /0, 05'/ '/ 9 0 5 55, '$ '/ 5 #0 % '9 / $ ), ( $ '% % ## 8/ % /05 6= <0 85 6 / 05' " % $ < ))#<1 5 / 6= <0 8) 5' 67 ) % % '% 9 * 5 #0 55, '$3 -8 )$ %5 +, 8 ! 5 5' % , %50 $ < $)'0 .# 0, % $ ( !$ & ( 8) 5' (,7 3$', 0 / . 5' #) / < '050 ' '$)#< % : 5 '9.5 ' # 5 '%0 / 0 '% 0 %'5 5 ; '/ '9.5 / -. / , $ !

'5'/'# 5/ ; 7 )/ : 5 7 < / : / # 00 09 / $ %5 '% 9' $ % $8$ ( 3$', 5 )# % / -8 / 0 &&,&&, $08% # ;< )/ : 5 7 < / : / # 00 09 / $ %5 '% 9' $ % $8$ ( 3$', 5 )# % / -8 / 0 (&&,&&,

! $ ' # 8# 5 0 '% )/ ' 8% 5 9 5 -8 )$ %5,

$ $

% $ %, ( 3$', 5 #80 *7== + )# % / -8 / 1 ( 85'$ 5 ##< / . '/ 5 '% # 7== )/'9 % 5 # 7== 0 ; , ## 5 % #8 % '9 / 0 $805 80 % 5 ## % ) / ' % : 5 0 )/'9 '/ '/ 5 , $ ! $

! $ $$ " $

! $ ( ! % $ /9 0 '8%5 ))# 0 '%#< 5' 5 $'%5 #< 0 /9 / ' -8 # )# %0 % %'5 5' %< '5 / / 0, 05'/ '/ 5 #0, ) # / 05/ 5 '%0 $ < ))#<, / % $ 0 0 $8# 5 , 7=(( %5 ## 58 # /') /5<, /9 )/'9 < ' # 5<, ## / 50 / 0 /9 , % 5 #' ' / 5/ $ /"0 ' %5 ## 58 # /') /5<, ## '5 / $ /"0 '%5 % / % / 5 )/') /5< ' 5 / / 0) 5 9 ':% /0,

10 • Traveller • November 17, 2011

www.fortleetraveller.com

Victorious Christian Living Ministries A Ministry of Excellence NON-DENOMINATIONAL • MULTI-CULTURAL ALL ARE WELCOME “Teaching the People of God to be victorious in every aspect of their lives” 1 John 5:4

SR. PASTOR STEVEN & PASTOR PAMELA J. DOWNING

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Sunday Sunday Wednesday Wednesday Fridays

9:00am 10:00am 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm

Victory in Prayer (Corporate Prayer) Dynamic Worship Service for all Ages Victory in Prayer (Corporate Prayer) Victory in the Word (Bible Study) Various Success Sessions 5 Minutes from Ft. Lee

4104 OAKLAWN BLVD • HOPEWELL, VA 23860 804-541-1980 • WWW.VCLM.ORG

PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY & ORTHODONTICS O F

V I R G I N I A

PHOTOS BY DEBRA FULK

(TOP) Pvt. Tyler Schwoob escorts Sir Stanley A. Wojtusik during the ceremony. (ABOVE)Soldiers stand during the proceedings. (LEFT) Soldiers greet veterans.

Reflections of the Past We Make Smiles Happen DENTISTRY FOR THE CHILD, ADOLESCENT & THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

Meera A. Gokli, D.D.S. Steven R. Lubbe, D.M.D. David L. Keeton, D.M.D. ORTHODONTICS FOR ADULTS & CHILDREN

April L. Bridges - Poquis D.D.S. Chad Schanilec, D.D.S. 651 Southpark Blvd. • Colonial Heights, VA 23834

526-9815 WE OFFER ORTHODONTIC NEW PATIENT EXAMS AT NO CHARGE Provider of Tri-Care/Retirees United Concordia, Delta and Anthem

www.pdova.com

Fort Lee’s Newest Soldiers Join Old ‘GIs’ at D.C. Observance

by Debra Fulk Contributing Writer

WASHINGTON, D.C. – About 110 advanced individual training Soldiers from the Ordnance School at Fort Lee spent Veterans Day at the National World War II Memorial here, paying tribute to those who served in past wars.

The excursion to the nation’s capital was one of many the Ordnance School has organized over the past two years to help Soldiers “comprehend the breadth of their military service,” according to Staff Sgt. David Kress, one of the tour organizers from the 59th Ordnance

Brigade Chaplain’s Office.

During this latest visit, the Soldiers – many of them teenagers – acted as escorts for the WWII veterans who participated in the ceremony that honored their service. Mother Nature provided a beautiful, brisk day, but the cooler temperatures did not hinder the massive crowd of supporters who turned out to show their appreciation. The ceremony’s keynote speaker was retired Army Lt. Gen. Julius W. Becton Jr. This year’s program offered special recognition to African Americans who served during World War II, including the Tuskegee Airmen and Montford

Point Marines. Members of the 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion, 92nd Infantry Division, The Prometheans, Red Ball Express and Central Illinois Honor Flight were also recognized.

Retired Col. Porcher L. Taylor Jr., a Petersburg resident and veteran of World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars, attended the event. He said the Fort Lee Soldiers who participated in the ceremony embodied many of the attributes of those who sacrificed so much.

“They are a microcosm of our military: young, smart, brave, dedicated, SEE VETS, PAGE 23

www.fortleetraveller.com

November 17, 2011 â&#x20AC;¢ TRAVELLER â&#x20AC;¢ 11

7KH )RUW /HH 7UDYHOOHU QHZVSD SHU DQG WKH RIILFLDO )RUW /HH ZHEVLWH ERWK KDYH 4XLFN 5HVSRQVH FRGHV WKDW PDNHV WKHP DFFHVVLEOH YLD VPDUW SKRQHV DQG RSHQV XS QHZ SRV VLELOLWHV WR DFFHVV LQIRUPDWLRQ 7R XVH WKH 45 FRGHV YLVLW \RXU VPDUW SKRQH¶V DSS VLWH WKHQ GRZQORDG DQG ODXQFK WKH DSS 1H[W SRLQW WKH SKRQH DW WKH 45 FRGH DQG SUHVV WKH EXWWRQ ± LW¶V VLPLODU WR WDNLQJ D SKR WR <RXU SKRQH ZLOO WKHQ WDNH \RX GLUHFWO\ WR WKH ZHEVLWH

7KLV LV WKH ZHEVLWH RI WKH )RUW /HH 7UDYHOOHU QHZV SDSHU 7KH DGYHUWLVHPHQW VXSSRUWHG SXEOLFDWLRQ FDU ULHV WKH WRS VWRULHV IURP WKH FXUUHQW HGLWLRQ RI WKH QHZV SDSHU SKRWR JDOOHULHV DQ H[SDQGHG FDOHQGDU RI HYHQWV DQG SDVW HGLWLRQV LQ WKH 3') IRUPDW ,W LV DOVR D VRXUFH RI RWKHU PLOLWDU\ UHODWHG LQIRU PDWLRQ

)RUW /HH¶V RIILFLDO ZHEVLWH OHH DUP\ PLO RI IHUV JHQHUDO LQIRUPDWLRQ DERXW WKH LQVWDOODWLRQ WR LQFOXGH RUJDQL]DWLRQDO VWUXFWXUH LPSRUWDQW WHOH SKRQH QXPEHUV QHZV DQG HPHUJHQF\ LQIRUPD WLRQ 9LVLWRUV DOVR KDYH WKH PHDQV WR VXEPLW FRP PHQWV DERXW VSHFLILF SRVW VHUYLFHV

12 â&#x20AC;˘ Traveller â&#x20AC;˘ November 17, 2011

www.fortleetraveller.com

Digital Sign Keeps Fort Lee in the Know Only programs, events and activities of interest to the general population of Fort Lee will be posted on the digital sign.

Messages should relate to wide segments of the community, to include military personnel, their family members and the civilian workforce.

The PAO reserves the right to use the digital sign exclusively for emergency notification and communication, such as snow emergencies or closures, as events or situations require. All military organizations and agencies must comply with the Department of Defense non-discrimination policy.

General announcements of special events such as ribboncuttings, open houses, field days and change of command/ responsibility ceremonies are appropriate for the digital sign.

Special announcements, such as VIP welcome messages, safety slogans and fundraising activities, will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to ensure they are appropriate, command approved and are not excessive to the point that it detracts from the digital signâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s information value.

The digital sign request form can be downloaded from the Fort Lee homepage (click on the forms name under important links). Š2006 Environmental Defense

The brightly lit digital sign near the Sisisky Blvd. Gate is the newest tool the Fort Lee Public Affairs Office is using to keep the community informed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The sign was installed several months ago, but a glitch in the software kept officials from using it to share important information,â&#x20AC;? said Stephen Baker, media relations manager for U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Lee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We finally figured it out, and we are excited to bring information to the community through this convenient medium,â&#x20AC;? he said.

The sign is the first of several that will be installed at the gates to deliver information to the Fort Lee community at large and visitors. The Sisisky Blvd. Gate sign has been displaying current information since Nov. 10 and will be used to announce events or activities that impact the largest segments of the post population.

Military organizations and tenants of Fort Lee and recognized community groups who have permission from the Garrison Commander to conduct activities on the installation may submit requests for posting messages about specific activities and programs.

PHOTO BY AMY PERRY

For a copy of the complete rules regarding the digital sign, visit www.lee.army.mil, click on Services then Forms and Publications. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Staff Reports

%S ,JN &BUPO %7. %S )FBUIFS $BTFZ %7. ,OCAL 3TATE OF THE !RT &ULL 3ERVICE 3MALL !NIMAL (OSPITAL 3URGERY $ENTISTRY "OARDING

'ROOMING + $AY #ARE cross ďŹ ngers fight global warming.com

.POEBZ 5IVSTEBZ BN QN 'SJEBZ BN QN 4BUVSEBZ BN QN

4UPQ #Z 'PS " 'SFF 5PVS

$PVOUZ %SJWF %JTQVUBOUB 7"

Your feet are back on American soil, but you still donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel like youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made it back â&#x20AC;&#x201C; back to the life you had before, back to being yourself. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re dealing with issues you brought back from war, we can help.

Poplar Springs Hospital offers services to help youregroup, reconnect and restore.

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re ready to make it all the way back, contact us today. Call 866-546-2229 for more information on assessment and admissions. www.poplarsprings.com

! !! ! $ # ! !! ! " % "

# ! !

#

# #

"#

350 Poplar Drive â&#x20AC;˘ Petersburg, VA 23805

www.fortleetraveller.com

November 17, 2011 • TRAVELLER • 13

MILITARY DISCOUNT We will waive your application fee!

NEWLY RENOVATED • STARTING AT ONLY $629!

HYDE PARK TOWNHOMES 1, 2, 3 AND 4 BEDROOM APTS AND TOWNHOUSES AVAILABLE! Spacious Floorplans (up to 2100 sqft) • Washer/Dryer Connections Pet Friendly • 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance Staff • Short Term Leases Discounted Cable Bill • Chesterfield County Public Schools Less than 20 minutes from Fort Lee

804-715-5200 FAITH AND HOPE TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST

1800 E. Washington St. • Petersburg, Virginia 23803-3635 (Less than 1 mile from the Ft. Lee Main Gate)

Telephone: (804) 861-3898 • Fax: (804) 861-3884 Email: FHT1800EWS@AOL.COM Website: www.faithandhopetemple.org HERMAN CROCKETT, JR. PASTOR MARTHA CROCKETT, FIRST LADY SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Sunday: Worship Services: 10:00am Saturday: Intercessory Prayer 9:00am Tuesday: Church School 7:00pm Radio Broadcast “Greater Anointing” by Pastor Crockett can be heard everyday on WGGM 820 AM from 11:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

We have something special for couples...

LARGEST ADULT DVD SELECTION IN TOWN! VISIT OUR ★ARCADE★

10% MILITARY DISCOUNT DVD

Buy 2 DVD’s Get 1 FREE We have 1,000s to choose from...

Top of the Line DVD Selection!!

We Now Carry Blu Ray DVDs

T hriller ADULT GIFTS

1919 E. Washington Street Petersburg, VA 23803

DVD

DVD

804-733-0064 Hours: Mon – Wed 10am – 11pm Thur 10am – Midnight • Fri 10am – 1am Sat 10am – 1am • Sun Noon – 10pm

Chester Child Development and Day Care Center

804-748-4188 AGES 2 - 12 YEARS FULL-DAY PROGRAMS FOR AGES 2 YEARS - JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN HALF-DAY PROGRAMS FOR PRE-SCHOOL & JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN

AGES 5 - 12 YEARS • BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL: CC WELLS, HARROWGATE, CURTIS, ECOFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS • SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS Classroom Video Monitoring • Educational Curriculum • Computers Nationally Accredited • Now Accepting NACCRRA Families 13600 Happy Hill Road in Chester • www.childcareinchesterfield.com

Over 20,000 local children may not receive a single toy this holiday season.

Let’s Change That.

Every penny donated makes a difference!

In the spirit of giving this holiday season, please make a generous donation to The Joy Fund. Visit us online at www.thejoyfund.org

14 â&#x20AC;˘ Traveller â&#x20AC;˘ November 17, 2011

KENNERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S KONNECTION

www.fortleetraveller.com

Checking Up on Your Doctors

by Andrew Taylor Kenner Army Health Clinic

In 1992, President George Bush issued a proclamation designating the first week of November as â&#x20AC;&#x153;National Medical Staff Services Awareness Weekâ&#x20AC;? to acknowledge and thank medical services professionals for playing â&#x20AC;&#x153;an important role in our nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health care system.â&#x20AC;?

Medical staff Services, as itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s know in the private sector, ensures that health care professionals are qualified to do their jobs. In the military world, this department is called â&#x20AC;&#x153;credentials.â&#x20AC;?

Our health care system has come a long way from the days when anyone could hang up a shingle and provide medical care.

With these changes has brought the need to closely monitor the professionals rendering patient care and that is where our office comes into play.

The Credentials Office works diligently behind the scenes to check all aspects of a practitionerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s education, training and competence, and see to it that all competent practitioners are granted privileges. Often, â&#x20AC;&#x153;credentialsâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;privilegesâ&#x20AC;? are misunderstood.

The â&#x20AC;&#x153;credentialsâ&#x20AC;? one holds are the qualifications such as education, experience and training. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;privilegesâ&#x20AC;? are the liberties that are granted to a practitioner by a health care organization to practice and see patients.

Our office monitors the ongoing competence of the physicians and other practitioners who provide pa-

tient care in our hospitals and other health care settings.

Along with our daily duties in making sure that practitioners stay current with all required guidelines, regulations and accreditation standards, we also serve as an advisor to hospital management on a wide range of topics from adverse actions to risk management.

The credentials office may operate quietly behind the scenes, but it plays a key role in ensuring that the practitioners who render care are qualified and competent.

Rest assured that the next time you see your practioner, MSPs have done evertything they can to make sure you are receiving the best care possible. It makes us sleep better at night and hopefully it will for you too.

Kenner Army Health Clinic now has a Quick Response code associated with its website. So, how does it work? If you have a smart phone, there is a whole new world of information available to you. To begin, visit your smart phoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s app site. Once you have downloaded and launched the app, point your phone at the QR Code above and press the button. It works just like if you were taking a photo. Your phone will then take you directly to the Kenner website, which offers contact information and current announcements.

)25' )2&86 ,6 +(5(

)25' ),(67$6 ,1 672&.

)25' 5$1*(56

)25' )

83 72

83 72

2))

2)) 800.716.1275

Jeff Davis Highway & Rt. 288 Haleyford.com

*All Discounts Include All Rebates Plus Title, Tax, Tags and $399 Processing Fee; We do not add Freight.

November 17, 2011 â&#x20AC;˘ TRAVELLER â&#x20AC;˘ 15

www.fortleetraveller.com

Be Thankful for Thanksgivingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bounty Hot roasted turkey, glazed ham, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, stuffing, buttered rolls, cinnamon-laced applesauce, baked macaroni and cheese, cranberry sauce and hefty helpings of gravy and pie will adorn the Thanksgiving table just one week from today.

The very mention of these delectable dishes leaves one salivating and eliminates any doubt as to why the average American household looks forward to this annual guilt-free day of excess. But Thanksgiving is also about community.

Its earliest origins involved Native Americans sharing the harvest and families coming together to build relationships.

Consider the Mayflower settlers â&#x20AC;Ś by the fall of 1621 they had lost almost half of their original 102 people due to illness and insufficient nutrition. Native Americans came to their rescue, showing them how to properly cultivate the land and grow crops. Those actions were key to the settlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s survival and that same year they celebrated their first successful harvest.

What can we learn from that example?

While most of us will have a comfortable and filling Thanksgiving, many are facing the fact that they cannot afford a meal, let alone a Thanksgiving feast. For them, cranberry sauce and buttered rolls are a luxury. Mashed

potatoes and green bean casserole arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a possibility and Turkey is a distant memory.

If there is one time of the year to ponder the troubles of others, Thanksgiving is it. As the average household sits down to a feast, there are too many people with nothing to serve. Food pantries are under-stocked more than ever before and the former middle-class has become a new daily patron.

Area food pantries are always looking for staple items: canned tuna or chicken, soups and stews, rice, pasta, canned vegetables, cereal, oatmeal, canned fruits, tomato sauce, peanut butter, fruit juice and dehydrated milk. This year, while making the family Thanksgiving food purchase, consider buying these items too and taking them to the local food pantry.

There is a food bank in nearly every locality: Central Virginia Foodbank (804) 521-2500 1415 Rhoadmiller St Richmond, VA 23220 Colonial Heights Food Bank (804) 520-7117 500 Southpark Blvd

Colonial Heights, VA 23834 Hope Outreach Center 804-722-0273 901 W. Washington Street Petersburg, VA 23803 Food Bank of Prince George County 804-733-1691 County Government Complex 6400 Administration Drive Prince George, VA 23875 Many community groups and charitable organizations are conducting food drives as well. A good example is the Walk for Hunger on Saturday in downtown Petersburg.

Registration starts at 9 a.m. near the corner of South Sycamore and Old Streets. With a simple act of participation, you could help a struggling family put meals on the table this holiday season and give homeless individuals shelter and food. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the recipe that warms the heart while we enjoy filling our tummies.

Off Duty In the Community is a weekly feature of the Traveller offering descriptions of locales, events and volunteer opportunities of interest to Fort Lee Soldiers and civilians.

DAILY LUNCHEON SPECIALS

CAPT. TOMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SEAFOOD Tuesday - Friday â&#x20AC;˘ 11:30 am - 3 pm 1717 Boulevard â&#x20AC;˘ Colonial Heights, VA 23834

10% OFF

For Military with I.D.

<RX DUH LQYLWHG WR

7KH $SSRPDWWR[ &KXUFK RI &KULVW /(66 7+$1 0,/(6 )520 )257 /(( 6XQGD\ %LEOH 6WXG\ D P

Stop in for a complimentary makeover!

Want great looking skin?

Let us show you how!

Military Discount

Southpark Crossing â&#x20AC;˘ 1056 Temple Avenue 804-526-1097 â&#x20AC;˘ Next Door to the New Great Clips!

Located near the Ellerslie Ave. Food Lion

Monday & Tuesday Nights 7-11pm

&$// )25 ,1)250$7,21 21 83&20,1* (9(176

Colonial Italian Restaurant Ft. Lee Traveller Coupon

Colonial Italian Restaurant Ft. Lee Traveller Coupon

BUY ONE DINNER GET 2ND ONE 1/2 OFF

BUY ONE LARGE SUB GET 2ND ONE 1/2 OFF

.$5$2.( Monday Nights â&#x20AC;˘ 6-10pm

Vehicles Include Taxes, Hardplates, and Insurance.

Get your base sticker NOW!

)22' '5,1.

63(&,$/6

Call for a free round-trip ride!

2UDQJH $YHQXH Â&#x2021; &RORQLDO +HLJKWV 9$ Â&#x2021;

9LVLW RXU ZHEVLWH IRU PRUH LQIRUPDWLRQ ZZZ DSSRPDWWR[FKXUFKRIFKULVW RUJ

1 Dunlop Village Colonial Heights, VA 804-520-5555

Mention this ad for 10% OFF one item!

:HGQHVGD\ %LEOH 6WXG\ S P

5RPDQV

Party Room Available for Up to 60 People

15%

BAY AUTO WHOLESALE

7KH FKXUFKHV RI &KULVW VDOXWH \RX

COLONIAL ITALIAN RESTAURANT & PIZZA

Also... Offering consignment designer handbags Ear piercings on Mondays!

6XQGD\ (YHQLQJ :RUVKLS S P

6XQGD\ 0RUQLQJ :RUVKLS D P

LY

PP

Have 15 Minutes?

OT H

when you drop anchor with us.

A MOST UNIQUE BOUTIQUE

NO

Catch A Real Deal

M DI IL 10% S ITA ER C RY CO O UP U ON N S T A

Visit the Traveller on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ftleetraveller!

CALL TOLL FREE 497-4000 or 1-800-394-3939 1-877-411-1169 We are an approved M.A.P.P. Dealer

Equal or lesser value.

No other discounts apply.

Expires 11/30/2011

Equal or lesser value.

No other discounts apply.

Expires 11/30/2011

16 â&#x20AC;˘ Traveller â&#x20AC;˘ November 17, 2011

www.fortleetraveller.com

# ( t # ( % # %# %

t ( ( # % # t $ ! & # & %#( % &

# # (

t # # # ' # % % t

( & # # # (

t # )

#

# & %

& #

! &(

! & !. ,& !/ % & # 1 , # & ,.% & % !, / &, , & !% ! # &$ & !. , !. , / % & &! &, , &$ %!.# & !. , ## # % #! 1$ 0 !% #% . % . , ! 1 / $ !/ % & / . $ &.% #%! . ,& % !, % 1 &.% % !, ! , ! & ! , % , . ! % !, . % , 1 , % , . ! !% 1 , , ,1$ & % &, % & %/ % ! !/ % , # !1 & &.% ! # 1 & ,! $ $ -22()' % & % , 0 1 $ &. & %1$ ! " -2""$ -2"" *

JCCoE Offers Holiday Meal Help with â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Facts to Feast Onâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Your Burning Question?

Looking for a few culinary facts to help please the crowd youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re feeding this holiday season?

Who better to ask than the best trained chefs in the Armed Forces here at the Joint Culinary Center of Excellence?

More than 10 chefs will answer questions about holiday meal preparations posted to the Advanced Food Service Training Divisionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Facebook page now through the end of the festive season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We realize the holidays can be stressful, especially when preparing a feast for a crowd,â&#x20AC;? Chief Warrant Officer 5 Russell Campbell said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to help our Facebook fans earn rave reviews for their culinary creations this season.â&#x20AC;?

The chefs will take turns answering questions posted about recipes and post quick kitchen tips to help take some the pressure out of the kitchen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Who better to ask than the professionals at the JCCoE?,â&#x20AC;? Campbell asked.

Questions can be posted to www.facebook.com/Army.

Culinary and a chef will answer it as quickly as possible.

Begin your question with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Facts to Feast Onâ&#x20AC;? and post early to ensure you get the advice or help you need before you begin your holiday meal preparations. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Staff Reports

Facebook.com/Army.Culinary

FOCUS ON SUSTAINMENT

www.fortleetraveller.com

November 17, 2011 • TRAVELLER • 17

Farm Consolidates Fuel as Drawdown Continues

by Spc. Anthony Zane 362nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE ADDER, Iraq – As Operation New Dawn continues the drawdown of U.S. Forces in Iraq, Contingency Operating Base Adder has become the main fuel hub in the process of exporting military assets out of the country.

The 305th Quartermaster Company, 101st Sustainment Brigade from Fort Campbell, Ky., manages the bulk fuel farm that services all military operations in southern Iraq.

“Getting all the equipment that we’ve built up since 2003 out of this country – the amount is unimaginable and it has to be transported from as far north as Mosul all the way down to Kuwait takes a lot of transportation assets,” said Capt. Ervin J. Williams, COB Adder bulk fuel farm commander who hails from Blountstown, Fla. “And of course, you can’t move it without fuel. So our job is to make sure that fuel is brought in, maintained, and then uploaded and shipped out in an orderly fashion.”

The fuel deposited at the fuel farm is tested and inspected before being stored in large fuel bags surrounded by berms. “We test the temperature of the fuel and

the quality of the fuel,” said 1st Lt. Phat Sanh, COB Adder bulk fuel farm officer in charge, 305h QM Co., 101st SB,West Valley City, Utah. “We do a visual inspection to see if it has a lot of water or dirt in it. We do that so we know we are getting clean fuel to our customers.”

The vehicles fueling up at the bulk fuel farm are also subject to inspection to ensure they are capable of holding fuel.

“We check for leaks and all the safety equipment, like fire extinguishers, and make sure the lights are all working,” said Sanh. “If a vehicle has a leak, it’s an environmental concern.”

“Once we inspect all of that and everything is fine, the trucks come in and get the fuel they need and then we seal them,” said Sanh. “The vehicles are sealed as a safety precaution to ensure that there is no tampering with the fuel.”

Although the overall volume of fuel moving through the fuel farm has decreased considerably with the drawdown, the COB Adder bulk fuel farm is still a 24-hour operation.

Camp Cedar, which was the main hub that provided the bulk fuel to all U.S. military bases in Iraq, recently closed.

“To close Cedar, we had to move the fuel north to Adder and set up this fuel farm here,” said Williams.

“Of course, the north is closing so this is where the business is. We are resizing to support the southern region.

“And you can tell by the fuel consumption and how much we’re shipping out of here, how close we are to the drawdown of forces here in Iraq,” said Williams.

Part of the process to consolidate the fuel is to disassemble the fuel bladders and sanitize the area.

“Now, we are in the process of cleaning up and getting rid of a lot of the fuel bags,” said Sanh. “The operation here has been very smooth.”

After the fuel bags are removed, the soil is tested to ensure there is no contamination, and the berms are filled in.

“The mission here at the bulk fuel farm is important because this last push is all about the support of the transition from a combat operation to the logistics element of the drawdown in Iraq,” said Williams.

“This is the first time we’ve done something like this,” the captain concluded. “We have to do the sensible thing here, think through this process, leave here in a orderly fashion and leave it intact like the way it was before we were here.”

804-748-3355 2833 S. CRATER ROAD • PETERSBURG, VA 23805

Sales • Service • Body Shop

www.whittenautocenter.com

MILITARY DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE!

#P1046 2010 Dodge Caliber SXT

#P1024 2007 Chrysler 300C

#P1028A 2009 Saturn Aura XE - 4 Cyl.

$14,500

$19,000

$13,000

#P1064 2006 Hummer H3

#P1035 2006 Hyundai Elantra GLS

#P1068 2010 Chevrolet Malibu

$18,000

$8,000

$17,000

10978 Bland Ridge Dr. $254,000. Maintenancefree living. This 4BR, 2.5BA condo is ready to move in. Excellent shape. Water view, Florida Rm, Living Rm, DR & kit. Minutes from Golf Course. Garage. John Powell 731-1044.

1108 W. South Boulevard. $124,900. Walnut Hill Cape. Charming. Must see. An oversized lot. Great buy. Bonnie Kirby 731-4421.

706 James Ave. $109,900. Brick Rancher has 2 bedrooms & 1 full bath. Beautiful hardwood floors, eat-in kitchen, detached garage on large lot. Call Kimberly Porter 520-5600.

16011 Hamilton Arms Rd. $144,900. Nice doublewide mobile home with a permanent foundation on 5.24 acres. 3BRs, 2 baths, kitchen, Dining Room & large rear deck.

Bobby Perkins 524-3139.

10903 Appletree Ln. $174,950. 2-story with 4BRs & 2.5 baths & over 2100 sqft., LR, FR, DR & fenced rear yard, plus owner will pay $5,000 closing costs. Home warranty. Kathy Diradour 731-4663.

521 W. Washington St. $175,000. Fabulous Historic Italiante 1880. One-of-a-kind completely renovated. Built by Leader of Old Men & Boys protecting Petersburg during the siege. Helen James 943-7318.

108 Comstock Dr. $259,900. Beautiful 3BR home in a wonderful location. Spacious kitchen, breakfast bay, large Great Room, Formal DR, garage, brick terrace, irrigation sys. Frankie Franck 731-4794.

6800 Bull Hill Rd. $285,900. Home with hidden treasures. You must see this one to appreciate the amenities. 4BRs + a spiral staircase to possible 5th bedroom man-cave with full bath. Annie Moore 926-6964.

1020 South Boulevard. $118,900. Elegant home with large Den with fireplace, oversized Dining Rm, 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 1 car garage, screened porch, beautiful architectural design. Holly Pond 586-3608.

Is your car ready for Summer? FREE A/C Check!

SUMMER SPECIALS AVAILABLE FINANCING AVAILABLE E1 & ABOVE 0 Down Available

Visit our Full Service Service Department State Inspection Station

FREE State Inspection

18 â&#x20AC;˘ Traveller â&#x20AC;˘ November 17, 2011

www.fortleetraveller.com

Reusable Bag User Gets Payoff Gena Mckeithan, a retired military member, happily displays the $25 gift voucher she received at the Fort Lee Commissary when she was â&#x20AC;&#x153;caughtâ&#x20AC;? using reusable bags recently. Fort Lee family member Trisha Anderson received an identical prize. The gift voucher program is a cooperative effort between the Installation Environmental Management Office and the various vendors of the Commissary. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proven that the widespread use of reusable bags in lieu of single-use bags would be socially, ecologically and economically beneficial. The EMO is facilitating the increased use of reusable bags to conserve energy and natural resources, diminish plastic bag litter, and promote active participation in practices that help the environment. Keep the recycle bag campaign logo â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A Greener Future, Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in the Bag! â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in mind the next time youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re at the commissary and you might be â&#x20AC;&#x153;caughtâ&#x20AC;? and presented a special prize.

COURTESY PHOTO

â&#x20AC;&#x153;WE MEET BY ACCIDENTâ&#x20AC;?

Buy A Brand New Finer Home in BRANCHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BLUFF For A Limited Time Get the Deal of the Century!

â&#x20AC;˘ Satisfaction Guaranteed Backed By A 5 Year Written Warranty â&#x20AC;˘ Website: www.battleďŹ eldparkbodyshop.com

WILSON ABERNATHY Owner I-CAR

118 Bruce Avenue Colonial Heights, VA 23834 Phone: (804) 526-7004 Fax: (804) 526-9396 Cell: (804) 640-7004 wwahog@verizon.net

KIDS TEENS MARITAL FAMILY MILITARY

GOT STRESS? Let us help----

S UTE LEE! MIN FORT M O FR

THE HARTFORD: 2123 SF/5BR/2 Car Garage ONLY $212,000 Includes: $5,000 toward Closing Costs $5,000 in FREE OPTIONS FREE Fridge and Washer & Dryer!

From Contract to Closing in 90 Days! - Must use preferred lender

24/7 Info Line 804-748-7575 www.FinerHomesInc.net

PRINCE GEORGE

Family

(6 Miles from Fort Lee)

www.gwcfellowship.org (804) 651-6155 Join Us for Worship Sunday Morning Worship .............................. 9:30am SUN Intercessory Prayer .......................................6:30pm WED Bible Study ....................................................7:00pm WED Nursery Available

OAKLEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HAVE JUST ARRIVED!

:('1(6'$< 1,*+7 ² $// <28 &$1 ($7 %%4 5,%6 1RZ 6HUYLQJ %UHDNIDVW /XQFK 'LQQHU

23(1 $0 72 30 '$<6 $ :((.

&RXQW\ 'U 5RXWH Â&#x2021; 3HWHUVEXUJ

Most Major Insurances Accepted Military One Source Provider

300 Poplar Drive Petersburg, VA 23805

BARBECUE

Tri-CitiesCounseling.net

(804) 526-5335

:( &$7(5 *,9( 86 $ &$//

Teaching Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s people to do Greater Works without limitations!

ABC/ Beer/Wine

We are an Oakley Authorized Dealer

CAVELLIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S

ZZZ 3*%%4 FRP

Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday: 9am-6pm â&#x20AC;˘ Saturday: 9am-5pm 3514 A Oaklawn Blvd. â&#x20AC;˘ Hopewell, VA 23860

Not valid with any other special or discount. Offer expires 11/30/11

804-458-2016

November 17, 2011 â&#x20AC;¢ TRAVELLER â&#x20AC;¢ 19

www.fortleetraveller.com

²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

ALL MILITARY APPROVED!* â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;08 LEXUS IS350

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;05 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION

Auto, A/C, Leather, 3.5 V6, Power sunroof, Navigation, Heated Seats, Loaded with Options

5 Spd., A/C, Loaded Come & Test Drive!

Lightning Fast!

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;05 BMW z4-3.0

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;07 CHEVY MONTE CARLO SS

51,000 Miles, V6, Leather, 6 Spd., A/C, Loaded

37K Miles

Auto, Leather, Power Sunroof, 35,000 miles

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;05-â&#x20AC;&#x2122;06 NISSAN 350Z

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;07 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500

6 Spd.& Automatic, Hardtop & Convertible, Miles starting at 49,000

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;05 DODGE RAM SRT 10 LOADED, MUST SEE!

`06 DODGE SLT

4Dr., Miles starting at 67,000

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;08 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 5 Spd Auto, 6 Spkr Audio, Cruise, Tilt, Running Boards, 76,728 Miles

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;08 FORD EDGE Cruise, Tilt, Power Windows, Locks, Mirrors, AM/FM CD Stereo with MP3 player

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;05-`06-`08 HONDA DA ACCORD LX Cruise, Tilt, 6 Spkr Sound, CD Player, Power Windows, Locks & Doors, 46,000 Miles

Power Windows, Door, Locks, Crew Cab

Off Lease Vehicle!

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;08 BMW 535I

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;10 CHEVY CAMARO SS

ONE OWNER!

11,000 Miles, Power Sunroof, Leather, Power Windows, Locks, Cruise

ALL RANKS! $0 DOWN!

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;04 INFINITI G-35 5 Spd Auto, Cruise, Heated Leather Seats, 6 Disc CD Player

CREDIT UNION FINANCING AVAILABLE!

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;08 NISSAN ARMADA LE Leather, Luggage Rack, Running Boards, 6 disc in dash CD, 58,000 miles

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;08 SUBARU IMPREZA MPREZA WRX

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;05 - â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;08 NISSAN ALTIMA S & SL A/T, P/W, P/DL, Tilt, Cruise, 4 to choose from!

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;06 FORD EXPEDITION

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;06-â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;07-â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;08 MAZDA 3

3rd Row Seat, 4X4, Leather, All options, CD, Alloy wheels

Auto, A/C, Power Windows, Locks, Cruise, Tilt, Alloys, CD Power, Sunroof 4 to choose from!

5 speed, Power Windows, Power Locks, CD

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;06 BMW 325 & 330 2 to choose from

OVER 150 VEHICLES AVAILABLE M O T O R

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;06 & â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;10 FORD EXPLORERS V6, Pwr seats, Windows, Cruise, 5 to choose from!

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;06 DODGE CHARGER RT & SE, `07 SRT 8 2 to choose from!

Miles starting at 46,000

C O M P A N Y

HERITAGE

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;06 FORD MUSTANG GT, CONVERTIBLE Power Windows, Seats, Cruise, Tilt, Remote Entry, Miles starting at 29,000

FULL SERVICE DEPARTMENT!

1-800-605-9258 5151 SHORE DRIVE â&#x20AC;¢ VA BEACH â&#x20AC;¢ WWW.AUTOHMC.COM

CALL FOR DETAILS AND PRICING!

VADLR

20 • TRAVELLER • November 17, 2011

www.fortleetraveller.com

November 17, 2011 • TRAVELLER • 21

Marines Run 66.2 Miles To o Honor Chesty Puller

by Tina Valentine-Vilca Production Assistant

Fort Lee Marines ran a 64.2-mile relay in honor of legendary Lt. Gen. Lewis Burwell “Chesty” Puller Nov. 10.

The first Puller run was Nov. 11, 1988 with fewer than 100 Marines. More than 220 participated in the latest run that ended in the town of Saluda where Puller is buried.

Puller was born on June 26, 1898, in West Point, 15 miles from Saluda. After joining the Virginia Military Institute in 1917, he withdrew after a year and enlisted in the Marine Corps. When his career concluded, Puller had seen more combat than any Marine at the time, and was awarded five Navy Crosses for his heroism during combat tours. Puller, known for fighting guerrillas in Haiti and Nicaragua, also participated in battles during World War II and the Korean war.

“I’m excited to have this opportunity to get as close to history as possible,” said 1st Sgt. James Brown, the Marine Corps Detachment lead NCO. Puller is a figure whose accomplishments are taught to Marines during recruit training. Students attending the food service specialty course talked about their participation in the run and what it meant to them.

“Being here has embodied everything the Marine Corps has instilled in us. It is a great feeling to be here today, to honor his legacy,” said Pvt. Celina Figueroa, a food service student.

After completion of the formation run, Marines placed a wreath on the grave site and ceremoniously toasted Puller. A number of former Marines were on hand for the ceremony.

“While I was fishing in June 1968 I accidently bumped my boat into General Puller’s. Afterward’s he gave me a good a good talking too,” said Billy Ancarrow from Whitestone.

Puller is buried at Saluda’s Christ Church cemetery. He attended church services regularly and is known to fellow church members as a man who loved the Marine Corps.

“He was an active member of the church,” said Barbara Cockwell, a resident of Saluda since 1964. “The Puller family would sit in the same 5th row, 5th seat every Sunday for as long as I can remember”.

Lt. Col. Matthew Seay, Marine Corps Detachment commander has led Marines in this tribute twice.

“It’s a way to honor and teach. It’s never about one person, there is a great group of Marines here, excellent staff NCOs. Whatever environment you put Marines in, they are going to do their best to succeed.”

(LEFT) Fort Lee Detachment Marines run in formation to Saluda’s Christ Cemetery Church to honor Lt. Gen. Chesty Puller. (ABOVE LEFT) A World War II photo of Lt. Gen. Lewis Burwell “Chesty” Puller. (ABOVE RIGHT) Billy Ancarrow, a resident of Whitestone, reminisces with Gunnery Sgt. Joseph Vilca about the old Marine Corps days.

PHOTO BY TINA VA ALENTINE-VILCA

(FAR LEFT) Sgt. Trevor Ryan, a small arms repair instructor at the U.S. Army Ordnance School holds the guidon after the formation run.

(LEFT CENTER) Lt. Col. Matthew Seay, Commander of the Marine Corps Detachment at Fort Lee, leads Marines in a ceremonial toast to Puller after the formation run.

(IMMEDIATE LEFT) Marines run along Puller Highway Nov. 10 in Saluda.

22 • Traveller • November 17, 2011

www.fortleetraveller.com

Kenner’s Commander Looks to Connect

by Kimberly K. Fritz Family/Community Life Reporter

It’s been a few months since Col. Joseph S. Pina took command of Fort Lee’s Kenner Army Health Clinic and he hit the ground running, making changes to better the services provided to the Fort Lee community and veterans who receive health care at the facility.

Pina’s hands-on and approachable style are evident as he walks the halls of the clinic greeting patients, asking how their visits went and if they’ve been waiting long at the pharmacy.

The pulmonary intensivist said he hesitated to share his command philosophy believing all commanders have one and they are likely similarly uninteresting to patients and customers then he realized that Kenner is a different organization, and he hopes to prove it to the community.

“In short,” the doctor said, “my philosophy is connecting with the community and the people we serve.”

Pina was previously assigned to Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, where he worked as the chief of pulmonary medicine before becoming the chief of medicine.

“I really spent most of my time working on teams – mostly for patients admitted to the hospital,” he said.

“The great thing about inpatient care was that we lived and died by our teams. We had to have good teams.”

Citing health care studies about patient errors and medical malpractice suits in America, Pina said the military has worked hard at defining how to deliver medi- Col. Joseph S. Pina, Kenner Army Health Clinic commander, talks with family memcine and what works best.

“Teamwork is critical in many fields, in aviation, in ber Carmen Smith about the clinic’s quick resustainment, in logistics and in in that time period,” medicine,” he said. “When we Pina said. “We want work together as a team, and we everyone to use ICE buy-in as a team where everyone as a tool – for moms has their say, things work better who bring their chiland that works better for our padren to the pediatric tients.” clinic – for patients Pina believes patients are the Col. Joseph S. Pina filling prescriptions at most valuable part of the equation and they must be involved with Commander, Kenner Army Health Clinic the pharmacy or getting blood work done their care. at the laboratory.

“We need them on the team,” he “Feedback gives us an opportunity to recognize said. “In the past, we’ve just given them what we thought they needed and sent them on their way. Now we know when someone does something well or to hold somethey have a lot of knowledge and they know their bodies one accountable for their actions,” he continued.

“Accountability is the other side of being on a team. The better than anyone.”

“Getting the patients involved in their care, we can whole team has to be accountable and the members have really achieve anything,” Pina continued. “We’ve been to be accountable and ICE is one way to do it.”

Pina talked about the Army Provider Level Satisfaction promoting our strategic communications trying to get Survey, which asks for patient feedback. Patients receive people to give us feedback.”

The commander said it was key for the clinic to re- a letter and survey about 7-10 days after an appointment ceive input from the community about things that go to give feedback about their experiences.

Pina said it is vitally important for patients to comwell or poorly.

“When I first arrived here, our Interactive Customer plete the survey and mail it.

Kenner competes against other organizations in the Evaluation program showed we were getting less than five hits a month when we have hundreds of encounters Northern Region Medical Command using the APLSS

“

In short, my philosophy is connecting with the community and the people we serve.

”

PHOTO BY TERESEA WADE

sponse code. Smith was at Wilkerson Pediatric Clinic recently with her 22-month-old daughter Kevina. process. Positive comments give the clinic more money to reinvest into the facility and into the community.

Pina wants to hear from the community – good, bad or indifferent.

Laughing, he tells about one clinic visitor who pointed out that the rest rooms did not have seat covers.

“It was feedback and it allowed us to make a change,” Pina said.

Thinking for a moment, Pina said his goals include making Kenner the best managed ambulatory military treatment facility in the Department of Defense and to be the preferred primary care provider for the greater Fort Lee community.

“The bottom line is connecting,” he said.

To connect to Kenner, visit http://kenner.narmc. amedd.army.mil.

Patient concerns, questions or suggestions?

Call the Patient Advocate at (804) 734-9512.

November 17, 2011 • TRAVELLER • 23

www.fortleetraveller.com

VETS — FROM PAGE 10 strong, loyal and proud to be Americans and the greatest military on earth,” he said.

Many of the Soldiers who volunteered to serve as escorts said they felt privileged to be among a group of elite individuals who served in previous wars.

“It made me understand the reality of military service,” said Pvt. Charles F. Murphy. “I had the opportunity to escort a veteran who shared with me his amazing experience while serving during WWII. This Soldier was on his second jump and his unit was at the Rheine River.

It was only a 550-foot drop.

The Germans fired as soon as they exited the plane. He made it to the ground, but his chute was full of holes. He was really shaken up and yet was able to get up and fight.

Hearing his experience made me more aware of my life and things that I take for granted.”

Kress said the ceremony itself underscored the importance of honoring the nation’s WWII veterans.

“These proud Americans are dwindling away,” he said.

“They are living history and I want to hear their stories first hand. I could not think of a better way to spend Veterans Day.” For the trip’s primary organizer, Chaplain (Capt.) Chris Wallace, 16th Ord. Bn. chaplain, it was another opportunity to pay homage to those who sacrificed much for the country and another reason to feel good about his service.

“My grandfather served as a cook with the rank of corporal in the Army,” Wallace said. “By hearing (the veterans’) stories, it encourages me to endure and persevere because they did. New day, same Soldier … we both carry and instill the same Army values.”

WHY PAY 0.0% FINANCING AS LOW AS

MORE?

NO MONEY DOWN

OVER 600 VEHICLES TO CHOOSE FROM FOR INFO, DIRECTIONS OR CREDIT APPROVAL

CALL 1-800-928-5860 OR 1-800-203-7766 OR MIKEDUMAN.COM

2006 SCION TC $

ASK ABOUT OUR MILITARY DISCOUNTS

210/mo* STK#41295

ARMY • NAVY • AIR FORCE • MARINES • COAST GUARD 100 % FINANCING INCLUDING TAX, TITLE & FEES - REGARDLESS OF RANK - CALL FOR A FREE ROUND TRIP RIDE

2004 ACURA RSX

2006 CADILLAC CTS

2008 CHEVROLET COBALT

2008 CHEVROLET COLORADO LT

2005 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO

3 to choose from $

246/mo*

$

$

268/mo†

$

210/mo*

294/mo†

2 to check out $

209/mo*

STK#41315

STK#P4027A

STK#40881

STK#41236

STK#41274

2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

2005 DODGE RAM 1500

2007 FORD F150 XLT

2004 FORD MUSTANG GT

2006 HONDA CIVIC

2 silverados in stock $

176/mo*

7 Rams in stock $

13 in stock $

183/mo*

9 to choose $

228/mo*

219/mo*

$

154/mo*

STK#40702-1

STK#41130

STK#41209

STK#41289

STK#40883-1

2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

2006 JEEP WRANGLER

2005 MAZDA 6

2007 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE

2007 SATURN ION-2

$

155/mo* STK#40243-1

2004 CHEVROLET BLAZER

$

183/mo* STK#41288

$

268/mo† STK#40835-1

$

172/mo*

$

241/mo†

STK#39971

STK#41196

Military Appreciation Purchase Program

Approved by all Military Branches.

176/mo* STK#41292

2006 SCION TC

We are a MILES and MAPP DEALER! Educating the service member to avoid the pitfalls uninformed consumers encounter in the motor vehicle purchase process!

$

Your #1 Military Auto Financing Source!

$

210/mo* STK#41204-1

USED CAR SUPERSTORE CARROLLTON *WAC. 1 in stock or will acquire from auction. Payments based on 0% down 2.9% APR for *60 mos, †66 mos or ^72 mos, includes tax, tags, title and $295 processing fee.

24 â&#x20AC;˘ Traveller â&#x20AC;˘ November 17, 2011

www.fortleetraveller.com

Adopt A Service Member Program Makes Airmen, Sailors Available for Holidays

PHOTO BY JAMIE L. CARSON

Hall of Fame Selection The Armyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Senior Ordnance Officer and president of its hall of fame board, Lt. Gen. Mitchell H. Stevenson and Brig. Gen. Clark W. LeMasters Jr., Chief of Ordnance, head the hall of fame selection meeting Nov. 8 on the Ordnance Campus. On the board were multiple members of the Ordnance Hall of Fame and current corps leadership. The future inductees will be announced during the Ordnance Corpsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 200th anniversary in May 2012.

Installation Airmen and Sailors are available for â&#x20AC;&#x153;adoptionâ&#x20AC;? this holiday season. The Adopt an Airman or Sailor program invites local families to take in two or more Airmen or Sailors on Thanksgiving Day from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. The Airmen or Sailors will spend the day with their adopted family to celebrate the holiday and enjoy Thanksgiving dinner.

Master Sgt. Timothy Okkerse, the Air Force first sergeant and program manager, started the program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wanted to do something for our Airmen and Sailors here on Fort Lee. Many of them have been away from their families for the first time as they attend basic training and technical school. We feel it is important that they see that when we are not deployed or serving overseas we take the time to value family and friends.â&#x20AC;?

The program is looking for 75-100 families within one hour of Fort Lee. Each participating family will have two or more Airmen or Sailors come to their home. The family is responsible for pick-

ing up the Airmen or Sailors up at their dormitory between 10:30-11:00 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day and bringing them back between 6-6:30 p.m. that evening.

The Airmen and Sailors will not be allowed to drink alcohol, drive a vehicle, or be taken farther than one hour from Fort Lee. Airmen and Sailors will wear military uniforms during the day.

Families who wish to participate in the program or have further questions should contact Okkerse or 2nd Lt. Blandon Prowse by email at timothy.m.okkerse. mil@mail.mil or blandon.l.prowse.mil@ mail.mil. Email invites should include the number of Airmen or Sailors a family would like to accommodate. Provide the name, address and phone number of the residence the Airmen or Sailors will be spending the day. The requesting family will receive a confirmation email along with directions to the dormitory the next duty day. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Staff Reports

2EADINESS IS CRITICAL TO YOU 7HEN YOU SELECT A UNIVERSITY TO CONTINUE YOUR EDUCATION YOU LL WANT ONE THAT IS MISSION READY WITH THE PROGRAMS AND THE PEOPLE PREPARED TO MEET YOUR NEEDS &OR MORE THAN YEARS 42/9 HAS BEEN HONORED TO SERVE OUR NATION S JOINT FORCES AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH QUALITY ACADEMIC PROGRAMS TAUGHT WITH MISSION READY mEXIBILITY 7ITH TEACHING SITES AROUND THE GLOBE AND HIGH TECH YET HIGH TOUCH ONLINE PROGRAMS THROUGH E42/9 AN EDUCATION FROM 4ROY 5NIVERSITY IS WITHIN REACH WHEREVER YOU MAY BE STATIONED

# " " " " " " " " % " "

" $ " " % " " &

)N CLASS s /NLINE s 7ITHIN REACH s TROY EDU s &IND US ON

www.fortleetraveller.com

AAFES Kicks Off Shopping Season with Thanksgiving Deals DALLAS – According to the First Command Financial Behaviors Index, day after Thanksgiving discounts are more likely to draw military families than their civilian counterparts. To help these savvy shoppers get the most bang for their buck, the Army and Air Force Exchange Service is serving up a host of Thanksgiving weekend sales.

The feast begins in the United States on “Black Friday” with Sony 55” LCD TVs for just $899, HP Pavilion G6 Notebooks for $279, 50 percent off regularly priced ladies apparel from Izod, Calvin Klein, Michael Kors and others as well as an Xbox 360 4GB gaming systems with built-in Wi-Fi console for just $99. Additionally, all Coach handbags (both in-store and online at shopmyexchange.com) will be 25 percent off from 5-7 p.m.

The bounty of deals continues on Saturday as Samsung 46” LCD TVs will be available for $629 with shoppers receiving a $30 Exchange gift card with any Samsung LCD TV purchase. From 5-7 p.m., all Dooney and Bourke handbags (both online at shopmyexchange. com and in-store) will be 25 percent off. Additionally, Sony 7” LED photo frames will be priced at $39.95,

Easy-Bake Ultimate Ovens for only $29.95 and a 4-piece America Explorer luggage set can be had for just $49.99.

Sunday’s smorgasbord of savings includes a Sharp 60” LED TVs for $999, a $300 value. Panasonic 3D Wi-Fi Ready Blu-Ray disc players also will be available for just $99.99, selected Craftsman tools discounted 20 percent off, 30 percent off all fashion jewelry and assorted DVD TV boxed sets from $15-$20.

Finally, Cyber Monday’s bountiful array of online only deals include Sony 40” LED TVs for $699, BCBG Max Azria soft leather shoulder bags for $99, Fuji Film FinePix S2950 14MP digital cameras for $139 and a Kenmore Elite washer and dryer combo for $959, a $600 savings.

“The Thanksgiving weekend specials are just the beginning of what will be a huge season of sales and savings at Exchanges around the world,” said the Exchange’s chief of staff Col. Thomas Ockenfels. “From electronics to toys to jewelry, Exchanges will have everything military families need, at the right price.”

123 Pickwick Ave., Colonial Heights, VA

10% OFF

For Military with I.D.

CAPT. TOM’S SEAFOOD 1717 Boulevard • Colonial Heights, VA 23834 Mon: Closed Tues - Thurs: 11:30 - 9:30 Friday: 11:30 - 10:00 Sat: 3-10 • Sun: 11:30 - 9

AVAILABLE FOR RENT for Dances, Meetings & Social Events.

1600 Sqft. Dance Floor, tables, etc.

804-520-8100

www.DanceMastersStudios.com LUNCH

LUNCH

LUNCH

LUNCH

LUNCH

LUNCH

Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi NOW OPEN

LUNCH EVERYDAY 11:30am – 2:00pm

LUNCH LUNCH

LUNCH

5303 Oaklawn Blvd., Hopewell

Since 1942, Hull Street Outlet has been Central Virginia’s headquarters for Military Surplus, Camou Gear, Clothing and More... Go HSO. We have it, more of it, it’s authentic, and it’s priced right!

LUNCH

Dinner Hours: Monday – Thursday • 5pm-10pm Friday – Saturday • 2pm-11pm Sunday • 12pm-10pm

Get the Real Stuff. Go HSO!

LUNCH

Kanpai

www.kan-pai.com

LUNCH

LUNCH

LUNCH

LUNCH

(at Exit 144, Across from Comfort Inn)

804-541-8853

MILITARY SURPLUS

LUNCH

LUNCH

LUNCH

LUNCH

LUNCH

LUNCH

New Concessions Arrive at Exchange The UPS Store is now open at the Main Exchange.

The hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 9 a.m.

- 7 p.m., and Saturday - Sunday, noon - 5 p.m. The store provides every service as a regular UPS store except for USAA check depositing. For details, call (804) 733-2563.

A new Mobile Kiosk is now open at the PXtra.The hours of operation are Mondays - Saturdays, 7 a.m.

- 8 p.m., and Sundays, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. The kiosk services AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile, and offers the 15 percent military discount for monthly service. Phone selection includes all of the newer offerings, but they only carry the iPhone 4S for AT&T. For details, call 861-0743. These kiosks are contracted at multiple military installations in the United States. There is also a Mobile Kiosk at the Main Exchange.

A new GNC will be coming to the PXtra by the end of November. It will include many of the items found in the Main Exchange GNC, but is a smaller location, so all items may not be available.

– AAFES

GIFT CERTIFICATES! • Swing & Salsa • Ballroom • Country • Wedding • Party Space

November 17, 2011 • TRAVELLER • 25

3820 Jefferson Davis Hwy. (near Bells Road)

www.HullStreetOutlet.com 804-275-9239 or 800-354-2422

• Combat Fatigues • Field Jackets • Flak Jackets • Canteens • Knives • Ammo Belts • Flight Jackets • Machete’s

• Survival Gear • Gas Masks • Backpacks • Hammocks • Boats • Compasses • Tents • Much More!

WE BUY & SELL

AMPLE STORAGE Your storage needs are our number one priority at Ample Storage. With our modern, state-of-the-art facility and 24 hour security surveillance available for your protection and convenience, there’s simply no substitute for our superior storage capabilities.

Business Hours: Monday-Friday: 10am - 6pm Saturday: 9am - 4pm Sunday: 1pm - 5pm

25 Years of Experience!

13 Surveillance Cameras on Site!

$

1.00 SPECIAL ON ALL UNITS Special applies to 2nd month of rental.

AMPLE STORAGE 16432 Jefferson Davis Highway • Colonial Heights, VA 23834 Phone: 804-520-6977 Email: Jeffdavis@amplestoragecenter.com

LUNCH

LUNCH

LUNCH

LUNCH

LUNCH

26 â&#x20AC;¢ Traveller â&#x20AC;¢ November 17, 2011

www.fortleetraveller.com

6*7 0&*,//,&8''<¶6 &22/ :25'6($5&+

3URGXFWLRQ $VVLVWDQW

)LQG LQ WKH SX]]OH WKH OLVWHG ZRUGV DQG SKUDVHV WKDW DUH DVVRFL DWHG ZLWK WKH 5HSXEOLF RI 3RODQG 3RODQG LV DPRQJ WKH QDWLRQV WKDW VHQG PLOLWDU\ PHPEHUV WR VWXG\ DW WKH $UP\ /RJLVWLFV 8QLYHUVLW\ DW )RUW /HH 7KH ZRUGV DQG SKUDVHV DUH IRUZDUG EDFNZDUG YHUWLFDO KRUL]RQWDO DQG GLDJRQDO $ERXW WKH VL]H RI 1HZ 0H[LFR $XWRPRELOHV DPRQJ H[SRUWV

%DOWLF 6HD %HODUXV QHLJKERU

%LFDPHUDO OHJLVODWXUH KDV KRXVHV

%URQLVODZ .RPRURZVNL FXU UHQW SUHVLGHQW

%XJ 5LYHU &DUSDWKLDQ 0RXQWDLQV &]HFK 5HSXEOLF QHLJKERU

)XUQLWXUH DPRQJ H[SRUWV

*GDQVN VHDSRUW FLW\

*HUPDQ\ QHLJKERU

+RPH $SSOLDQFHV DPRQJ H[SRUWV

.UDNRZ D PDMRU FLW\

/HFK :DOHVD HOHFWHG SUHVLGHQW LQ

/LWKXDQLD QHLJKERU

/RG] D PDMRU FLW\

0LHV]NR , UXOHU ZKHQ ZULWWHQ KLVWRU\ EHJDQ LQ & (

1HLVVH 5LYHU 2GHU 5LYHU 3RSH -RKQ 3DXO ,, IRUPHU &DUGLQDO .DURO :RMW\OD DUFKELVK RS RI .UDNRZ

3R]QDQ D PDMRU FLW\

5HVLVWHG 1D]LV 6ORYDNLD QHLJKERU

6ROLGDULW\ 0RYHPHQW 8NUDLQH QHLJKERU

9LVWXOD 5LYHU :DUVDZ FDSLWDO FLW\

:DUWD D ULYHU

:URFODZ D PDMRU FLW\

2011-2012 Fort Lee Post Guide & Telephone Directory Available December 2nd at various locations on Post

This Directory contains on post phone numbers, command information, and information on goods & services available in your Tri-Cities Area.

It also contains maps of the surrounding areas.

Look for your NEW Directory

BEGINNING DECEMBER 2ND

www.fortleetraveller.com

November 17, 2011 • TRAVELLER • 27

Post Encourages Early Runners to Think Safe Reports of runners using A Avenue and other primary travel routes on post – particularly during busy morning and evening rush hour traffic – have become a cause of concern for installation leaders.

The situation becomes more dangerous as daylight hours decrease and runners forget to wear reflective belts or brightly colored clothing to increase their chances of being seen by motorists.

With that in mind, it’s a good time to review the established post running routes and safety requirements that apply to all joggers and walkers on the installation.

Safety requirements for joggers include reflective gear during the hours of 4 p.m. to 8 a.m., every day.

Aside from the PT running route, there are several tracks across post available for use. The Fort Lee Cardinal Golf Course cart path that runs alongside A Avenue is also available for PT between the hours of 5:30-7:30 a.m.

Referring to the PT Running Route Map (right), the streets marked in blue and green are designated roadways for conducting PT in formation.

Vehicular traffic will not use the green roadways from 5-7:30 a.m., Monday through Friday (except emergency vehicles).

At all other times, the green roadway reverts to a blue roadway. Joint use by vehicles and military formations is authorized on blue roadways only.

Vehicles may cross the green route when safe to do so.

All physical training formations will clear roadways no later than 7:30 a.m. on duty days.

Vehicle operators should seek alternate routes around military formations. Vehicle operators will stop for runners at intersections throughout the installation.

Furthermore, vehicle operators

CONTRIBUTED GRAPHIC

are required to stop when a troop formation is approaching the intersection and is within 50 feet of said intersection. At all other times, vehicle operators may proceed through the intersection without stopping but will proceed with due caution in a safe and responsible manner.

Vehicle operators approaching the front of a marching or running military formation will reduce speed to 10 mph or slower, pull to the right side of the road, turn off

the headlights, turn on the parking lights, and if appropriate, the emergency hazard flasher, and pass the formation with extreme caution obeying all hand and verbal commands of the formation road guards.

When approaching the rear of a marching/running formation, vehicle operators will not drive within 20 yards of the last rank in the formation.

Vehicle operators will use lowbeam headlights and may use the

emergency hazard flasher. Under no circumstances will vehicle operators pass the formation from the rear, except when specifically directed by the formation road guard. When so directed, pass the formation at no more than 10 mph.

The Fort Lee Military Police and Department of the Army Civilian Police will issue a U.S. District Court Violation Notice, DD Form 1805, if an unauthorized vehicle is observed oper-

ating on the green roadway in violation of the policy. Pursuant Issuance of a DD Form 1805 by the Fort Lee Police Department for all military and civilian violations of this policy may result in administrative measures taken by the garrison commander.

For more information on the Fort Lee Physical Training Policy, refer to the Fort Lee Web site: www.lee.army.mil.

– Staff Reports

28 â&#x20AC;˘ Traveller â&#x20AC;˘ November 17, 2011

www.fortleetraveller.com

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Community Outreach Pvt. Amber Wilson, Pvt. Ruby Baker, Spc. Markeice Harris, Spc. Kurt Pascavis and Pfc. Steven Rivett were among the participants of a 262nd Quartermaster Battalion, 23rd QM Brigade, outreach project on Veteranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day. The advanced individual training students, along with battalion Command Sgt. Maj. Douglas F. Washington and a unit first sergeant, visited the Dunlop House Assisted Living Facility in Colonial Heights. There, they shared stories, enjoyed refreshments and watched a slide show depicting veterans residing at the facility.

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Welcoming Family Members Nearly a dozen newly arrived 23rd Quartermaster Brigade spouses attended the brigadeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inaugural Family Welcome Nov. 9. The Family Welcome was developed to help orient spouses to their military memberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unit, command, Family Readiness Group and the Fort Lee community within 30 days of arrival to the installation. The discussions involved topics relevant to new spouses: employment and education opportunities, child care services, and recreation resources.

Easy Access to our Chester OfďŹ ce from Fort Lee!

pleasant, kid-oriented staff â&#x20AC;˘ tvâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at each treatment chair quick and comfortable digital x-rays children with special healthcare needs welcome sedation services for children â&#x20AC;˘ free on-site parking most major insurance policies accepted (including Medicaid & Tricare)

! ' # & !

! ! ! # % ! $

ƨ Â&#x152;Ć&#x2022;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2019;Â?Â?Â&#x192; Â?Â&#x192; Â&#x2020; Â?Â&#x2026;Â&#x192; Â&#x2021;Â&#x2018; Â&#x2019; Â&#x2013;Ć&#x2022;Â&#x201E;Â?Â&#x192;Â&#x192; ƨ Â&#x192;Â&#x192;Â&#x17D; Â&#x2014;Â?Â&#x201C;Â?

ƨ Â&#x192;Â&#x160;Â&#x192; Â&#x2019; Â&#x2019;Â&#x2020;Â&#x192; Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x201C;Â&#x152;Â&#x2019; Â?Â&#x201E; Â&#x2039;Â&#x2021;Â&#x152;Â&#x201C;Â&#x2019;Â&#x192;Â&#x2018; Â&#x201D; Â&#x2021;Â&#x160; Â&#x20AC;Â&#x160;Â&#x192; Â&#x2019;Â&#x2020; Â&#x2019; Â&#x2014;Â?Â&#x201C; Â&#x2022;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2020; Â&#x2019;Â? Â&#x201A;Â&#x201A;

"( ! !# !' ! $ ! !

! ! ! !# !' !

www.fortleetraveller.com

COURTESY PHOTO

QM Super-hero Run Soldiers from the 244th Quartermaster Battalion strike a super-hero pose before the battalion’s annual Halloween Costume Run.

PHOTO BY KIMBERLY K. FRITZ

Community Partners Members of the Virginia State University Family and Community Service Department, Engineering Department and Agriculture Department met with Fort Lee Army Community Service director Stephanie Parker (pictured far left) recently to discuss partnerships between the two organizations. From left they are Dr. Barbara A. Board, adjunct professor, VSU, distinct extension director, emeritus, Virginia Tech, Dr. Alice F. Joyner, department chair Family and Consumer Sciences School of Agriculture, VSU, and Dr. Gladys Shelton, Consultant and former dean, School of Agriculture and National Science, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore. The group discussed creating additional partnerships between the school and ACS at Fort Lee.

November 17, 2011 • TRAVELLER • 29

30 • Traveller • November 17, 2011

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

The deadline for the Traveller Calendar is Thursday at noon for publication in the following week’s edition. All submissions are edited for space and grammar. Email submissions to patrick.n.buffett.civ@mail.mil. For details, call (804) 734-7147.

EVENTS FMWR Trip Fort Lee Family and MWR is organizing a trip to Christmas Town at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg Dec. 3, 2-10 p.m.

The cost is $27 per person and includes admission, bus transportation and parking fees.

Leisure Travel Services also offers the Busch Gardens Christmas Town tickets for $22 for individual who want to visit the attraction at other times during the 2011 holiday season.

For details, call (804) 765-3789.

Walk Against Hunger The 262nd Quartermaster Battalion is inviting other military organizations on the installation to join them as they participate in the Walk Against Hunger Nov. 19.

The walk begins promptly at 10 a.m. at the corner of South Sycamore and Old Streets and will take place rain or shine. The route is 6.1 miles, though participants decide how far they will walk.

Unit formations should be no larger than 50 individuals and the uniform is winter PT gear or appropriate civilian attire. Family members are welcome to participate as well.

For details, call Peggy Lee at (804) 733-5877 or Porcher Taylor at (804) 861-5472.

Relocation Education Army Community Service’s Relocation Readiness Program offers the following classes this month:

www.fortleetraveller.com

Sponsorship Training, Nov. 21, 10 a.m. - noon; and Immigration and Citizen Training, Nov. 29, 10 a.m. – noon.

All classes will be held at ACS, building 9023 across from Burger King.

A Newcomer’s Briefing is held every Monday, 2 p.m., at the Solider Support Center, room 125.

For details or to register, call (804) 734-6388.

Troops to Teachers A Teaching as a Second Career Briefing is set for Nov. 18, 10-11:30 a.m., at Fort Lee’s Army Education Center in building 12400.

For details, call (757) 683-3327.

Marriage Enrichment Military members and spouses are invited to attend a Marriage Enrichment Seminar at Kenner Army Health Clinic, third floor. The seminar is based on Gary Chapman’s book, “The Five Love Languages.” Seminars are slated for Nov. 18 and three dates in 2012 – Jan. 20, March 16 and May 18. Each four-hour seminar begins at 8 a.m.

For details and enrollment, call (804) 734-6381.

Fall Wine Tasting The Fall Wine and Beer Tasting at the Cardinal Golf Course is set for Nov. 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the Pro Shop. Participants must be 21 or older, and identification is required for entry. The cost for beverages, light food and a complimentary glass is $20 per person with a $5 discount for course members and active duty personnel.

For details, call (804) 734-2899.

Holiday Recipe Contest The Defense Commissary Agency and the Army and Air Force Exchange Service are offering their authorized customers an opportunity to win shopping sprees just by

entering favorite recipes. Beginning Nov. 18 and ending midnight Dec. 31, commissary and exchange shoppers can go online to enter the holiday family recipe contest. Email recipes to www.patriotfamily@aafes.com or visit www. commissaries.com and click on the link to the contest registration page.

Participants must submit a description of the recipe, 50 words or less to include its origin. Recipes must include specific ingredient measurements and preparation directions. The contest is limited to two entries per immediate family. There are three categories to choose from: main dish, side dish or dessert.

Four winners will be chosen for each category. Firstplace winners in each category receive a $500 exchange gift card and a $500 commissary gift card donated by DeCA’s industry partners.

Details for this contest can be found at www.shopmyexchange./com/community/patriotfamily/contests/htm and various in-store marketing displays and exchange tabloids.

WO Holiday Party The Warrant Officer Association, Fort Lee Crater Chapter, will host the Third Annual Warrant Officer Holiday Party, 6 p.m., Dec. 2 at the Holiday Inn, Colonial Heights.

Activities will include a gift exchange (participants are asked to bring a $15 gift), the warrant officer 12 days of Christmas rendition, great food and great camaraderie. The cost is $35.

For tickets, call (804) 765-7089.

Thanksgiving Buffet The Lee Club will host a Thanksgiving Day buffet, 1 p.m., Nov. 24. The menu features a breakfast assortment and traditional Thanksgiving courses, fruit, salads, pastries and champagne.

Cost is $22.95 for adults, $11.95 for ages 3-10, and free for ages 2 and under. Reservations and a non-refundable pre-payment must be made by Nov. 20.

For reservations, call (804) 734-7547.

THANKSGIVING SPECIAL 10% Discount thru Nov. 30th

5380 Oaklawn Blvd., Prince George, VA 23875

• TDY Welcome • Extended Stay Discount • Military Discount Every Day • Hot Breakfast Included with Room Stay • Free Laundry and Fitness • Center Outdoor Pool • Meeting & Banquet Rooms Available

Monday: Free Texas Hold ‘Em & “Upon Further Review” with Fox Sports Radio Tuesday: Karaoke with Steve Brooks Thursday: Ladies Night with DJ Bishop Check us out on Facebook Upcoming Event!

New Year’s Eve Party with Slick Sid. Tickets on sale soon!

NIGHTLY DINNER & DRINK SPECIALS

November 17, 2011 â&#x20AC;¢ TRAVELLER â&#x20AC;¢ 31

www.fortleetraveller.com

5-PIECE LIVING ROOM SET

5-PIECE LIVING ROOM SET

$ #. * *% #%/ * , % ", !# , # ,0% $ , # *'

(

0!, , $

5-PIECE LIVING ROOM SET

5-PIECE LIVING ROOM SET

*, ),!$ ,

- &

!

"

*, ),!$ ,

!

*, ),!$ ,

WHY RENT WHEN YOU CAN OWN? SUPERIOR CUSTOMER SERVICE â&#x20AC;¢ QUALITY MERCHANDISE â&#x20AC;¢ IMMEDIATE DELIVERY â&#x20AC;¢ PAYROLL AND ALLOTMENT EXPERTS â&#x20AC;¢ POWER OF ATTORNEY ACCEPTED

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

32 • Traveller • November 17, 2011

FITNESS & SPORTS Disc Golf Tournament Fort Lee’s Family and MWR Outdoor Recreation Center will conduct a Disc Golf Tournament on Nov. 19, 10 a.m., at the Outdoor Adventure Park. This is an 18-hole tournament.

Participants must sign up at Outdoor Recreation no later than the Friday before the event date. Cost is $5 per person.

The top five scorers will receive prizes and every participant gets a free giveaway. Discs are provided.

For more information, call (804) 765-2212.

Women’s Martial Arts Women’s Martial Arts Self-Defense is a one-hour group exercise class that combines martial arts and self-defense techniques to improve physical fitness levels. The class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., at MacLaughlin Fitness Center. The cost is $69 a month or $8 a class.

For details, call (804) 734-6198.

Wheelchair BB Tourney Family and MWR, along with Sportable, the leading provider of adaptive sports and recreation programs in the Richmond area, are teaming up for a Wheelchair

www.fortleetraveller.com

Basketball tournament.

Wheelchair Basketball is a sport based on the fundamentals of able-bodied basketball with some adaptations to reflect the presence of the wheelchair, and to harmonize the different levels of disabilities players have.

The tournament is set for Dec. 9-11. The first game for Dec. 9 is set for 6:30 p.m.; Dec. 10, 9 a.m.; and Dec. 11, 9 a.m. The event is free and open to the public. It will be held at MacLaughlin Fitness Center.

All Army Sports All Army Sports is currently accepting applications for boxing, women’s basketball (May 1 for men), men’s indoor volleyball (Jan. 1 for women); men’s and women’s beach volleyball and cross country.

Applications are accepted at a new site https://apps.imcom.army.mil/apptracmain.

A partial 2012 Calendar is available on allarmysports. armymwr.com. The full calendars will be available when the trial camp dates are finalized.

OUTSIDE

THE

GATE

Military Appreciation Day There are three basketball games that are free for active or retired military members Nov. 26 at Daniel

& ) 0RUWJDJH 6DOXWHV 2XU 9HWHUDQV 7KLV 1RYHPEHU ,QWHUHVW UDWHV DUH DW UHFRUG ORZV +RPH SULFHV ORZHVW LQ \HDUV 'RZQ 3D\PHQW ZLWK \RXU 9$ (OLJLELOLW\ &HUWLÀFDWH

Gymnasium, Virginia State University, Petersburg.

The games are Elizabeth City State vs. Mercy at 2 p.m., Augusta State vs. VSU Women’s Basketball at 4 p.m., and Glenville State vs. VSU Men’s Basketball at 6 p.m.

Harry Potter Exhibit The traveling exhibit “Harry Potter’s World: Renaissance, Science, Magic and Medicine” will be on display at the Hopewell Library from Nov. 14 to Dec. 31.

The 500-square-foot exhibition, using materials from the National Library of Medicine, explores Harry Potter’s world and its roots in Renaissance science.

The Hopewell Library is hosting a series of free Harry Potter themed events for children, teens and families throughout the holiday season.

Harry Potter Movie Mondays will run Mondays, Nov. 14 - Dec. 19, 5 p.m., and will feature a different Harry Potter film each Monday.

A Hogwarts Holiday is set for Dec. 6, 6-8 p.m. Dress up as your favorite character from Harry Potter and attend for crafts, refreshments and prizes.

Potions Class is set for Dec. 20, 4:30 p.m., and participants will learn the Harry Potter way to make ice cream, silly dough and fizzy drink. Registration is required.

This exhibition is sponsored by the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health. For details or to register, call (804) 458-6329 ext. 1005.

Located at the Shop Rd. Gate of Fort Lee!

:H DUH RIIHULQJ D )5(( $335$,6$/ WR DQ\RQH ZKR PDNHV D ORDQ DSSOLFDWLRQ ZLWK XV XVLQJ WKHLU 9$ HOLJLELOLW\

4215 Baileys Ridge Blvd. off Jefferson Park Rd. Prince George, Virginia

Offer only good for loan applications made in November 2011* Call today for a no cost prequalification consultation.

804-858-8300 • Toll Free 1-888-339-8300 NMLS 160095 *Certain restrictions apply, please contact your individual loan officer for details.

www.stayoverstorage.com

We offer a Free Move-in Truck, Military Discounts, Climate Control, a Friendly Staff and Much More!!

804-458-4215

Ask About Our Monthly Specials!

November 17, 2011 â&#x20AC;˘ TRAVELLER â&#x20AC;˘ 33

www.fortleetraveller.com

Southside Regional Medical Center will host a Diabetes Fair on Nov. 18, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., in SRMCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s A B Classroom, 200 Medical Park Boulevard, Petersburg.

A variety of diabetes information, resources and products will be provided by vendors to help visitors learn more about diabetes. There is no cost to attend.

The Petersburg Public Library System will be celebrating Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Book Week Nov. 27 - Dec. 3 with the theme â&#x20AC;&#x153;Llama Llama Red PaMama.â&#x20AC;? For each childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book checked out, patrons will be eligible to enter a drawing for a stuffed, plush Llama Llama toy and a copy of the book, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Llama Llama Red PaMama.â&#x20AC;? Each branch will have a winner that will be announced Dec. 5.

For more information regarding the library, upcoming events, new additions and more, visit the website at www. ppls.orJ or call 733-2387 ext. 26.

!

The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Barney Live in Concert Âą Birthday Bash â&#x20AC;? musical performance is set for Dec. 1, 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., at the Carpenter Theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center Stage. Ticket prices range from $18-$56 depending on seat location. The theatre entrance is located at the corner of 6th and Grace Streets in downtown Richmond.

For details, visit www.richmonGcHntHrstaJH.com.

"

The Petersburg Public Library is featuring a .amp .reatures Christmas Extravaganza Nov. 30, 10 a.m., at the Tabernacle Community Life Center at 444 Halifax Street, Petersburg.

ROCK CHURCH OF PETERSBURG

For details or to reserve a spot, call (804) 733-2387, ext.

26.

Petersburg is hosting several holiday events in December, Lighting of Petersburg is set for Dec. 2, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the Siege Museum, 15 W. Bank Street, Petersburg. For details, call (804) 733-2400.

Petersburg Christmas Parade is set for Dec. 3, 3 p.m., on South Crater Road, beginning at Walnut Hill Marketplace.

For details, call 733-2394.

The Centre Hill Mansion Holiday open House is set for Dec. 3-4, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. For details, call 733-2401.

The Petersburg Symphony â&#x20AC;&#x153;Holiday Treasuresâ&#x20AC;? is set for Dec. 4, 4 p.m., at Petersburg High School. For details, call 732-0999.

The Battersea Foundation â&#x20AC;&#x153;Holiday Open Houseâ&#x20AC;? is set for Dec. 9, 6-9 p.m., at 29 W. Bank Street, Petersburg. For details, call 732-9882.

Friday for the Arts is set for Dec. 9, 6-10 p.m., in Old Towne Petersburg. For details, call 733-2400.

The Petersburg Festival Chorus annual Christmas Concert is set for Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m., at Trinity Methodist Church. Cost is $10. For details, call 862-3706.

The Historic Petersburg Foundation 32nd annual Homes Tour is set for Dec. 11, 1-5 p.m. Cost is $20. For details, call 732-2096 or visit their website at www.historicpHtHrsEXrJIoXnGation.orJ.

' * !!%!

(Less than 1 minute from backgate Mahone Ave.)

804-733-3973 www.RockofVa.com 9:30AM ..................... Sunday School 10:30AM ................... Morning Worship Service 7:00PM ..................... Evening Worship Service

7:00PM ................ Bible Study 7:00PM ................ Youth Service at Academy Bldg.

7:00PM ................ Pioneer Club

Rock Church Academy Over 25 Years of Christian and Educational Excellence â&#x20AC;˘ K4-8th Grade â&#x20AC;˘ Hot Lunch â&#x20AC;˘ ABeka Curriculum â&#x20AC;˘ Student Uniforms â&#x20AC;˘ Small Student-Teacher â&#x20AC;˘ Before and After Ratio School Care â&#x20AC;˘ Weekly Chapel

"- " ) . . )' "&

# +$ - ) $$&", & )

') $& $ " ) '$")

² )520 3$*(

AUTO NETWORK, LLC 250 MILITARY DISCOUNT

$

www.autonetworkofva.com

2001 ACURA MDX 122,000 miles, CD Player, AC, Gold.

Check our website for more details.

8,995

$

# # !

"

â&#x20AC;˘ Summer Camp â&#x20AC;˘ State of the Art Computer Lab â&#x20AC;˘ Safe & Friendly Atmosphere

2004 HONDA ACCORD 139,000 miles, CD Player, Sunroof, Leather Interior, Fully Loaded, Black.

Check our website for more details.

$

8,995

1402 E. WASHINGTON STREET â&#x20AC;˘ PETERSBURG, VA

www.rockchurchacademy.org Call (804) 733-3973, ext. 2 for information Located at 2301 County Drive, Petersburg, VA 23803

The Appommattox Regional Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School for the Arts and Technology 7th annual Writerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Festival is set for Dec. 10, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., at 512 W. Washington Street, Petersburg. Published authors will offer workshops, readings performances, and advice for writers and readers of all levels. Events are free and open to the public.

For details, visit www.arJsinIo.com or email ccXnninJham#arJs.Xs.

The Two Rivers Chapter, American Legion Riders, Hopewell Memorial Post 146 is raising funds to decorate the graves of veterans at City Point National Cemetery during the Wreaths Across America Program, Dec. 10 beginning at noon. The group is seeking donations to pay for

2301 County Drive (460 East) â&#x20AC;˘ Petersburg, VA 23803

WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE

!

SUNDAY SERVICE SCHEDULE

the more than 7,000 wreaths needed for the graves in the cemetery.

Donations can be made by checks made out to Wreaths Across America and mailed to 217 E. City Point Rd, Hopewell, Va, 23860. Donations are tax-deductible and will be collected through November.

For details, call (804) 541-3735.

"+& .

- - &

&+') "&

& ) " '

(804) 722-1438

(804) 230-4433

PETERSBURG

RICHMOND

OPEN: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm â&#x20AC;˘ Sat 9am-2pm â&#x20AC;˘ Closed Sun

34 â&#x20AC;˘ Traveller â&#x20AC;˘ November 17, 2011

www.fortleetraveller.com

Classifieds TO PLACE AN AD...

BY PHONE:

BY FAX: (804) 526-8692

MILITARY NEWSPAPERS OF VIRGINIA

Call: (804) 526-8656 Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

BY MAIL: (Free Classifieds Only Active Duty, Retired, Spouse) TRAVELLER CLASSIFIEDS 150 W. Brambleton Ave. Norfolk, VA 23510

DEADLINE: Reader & Display Thursday 5:00 p.m. (week prior)

BY EMAIL: travellernews@verizon.net

Ca 804-52 ll 6-8656 today!

Reach more than 10,000 active duty military, civil service employees, retirees, their spouses and the civilian community.

Announcements

Religious Announcements

Religious Announcements

For Rent-Other City Apts

# !

#! !

%!

MIAVOCADO NATURAL HAIR & SKIN PRODUCTS

EMMANUEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST

â&#x20AC;˘ All Natural Handmade â&#x20AC;˘ Shea and Avocado Body Butter â&#x20AC;˘ Natural Oils for Hair and Skin

â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Purpose Driven Churchâ&#x20AC;?

#

# ! !!

( % ! # ( % ' & !

# #( 1 & 2 BEDROOM LOFT STYLE APARTMENT HOMES Rent starting at $699.00 and up!

Water, Sewer, Trash, Cable & Internet paid for by us. Just pay your electric.

Every loft has itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own washer & dryer, secured building entrance, 2nd floor patio, granite countertops, stainless appliances, off street parking, minutes to Ft. Lee. We LOVE pets!

Products Available & To Order At

www.miavocado.com CALL FOR HAIR APPOINTMENTS ALL HAIR TEXTURES WELCOMED

Pastor Carl G. Singleton, Sr. First Lady Andrea M. Singleton Where saints come to fellowship, and sinners come to know Jesus.

Settlement of Estate: Persons or firms owing money to or having just claim against the estate of SSG James Leep, Deceases, formerly of 133rd ESC, Should contact 1LT Matthew Kirkpatrick, SCMO, at 703-801-7145

2Cr 3:17 Now the Lord is that Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord [is], there [is] liberty.

ORDER OF SERVICE

Religious Announcements BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH 3115 Oaklawn Boulevard â&#x20AC;˘ Hopewell, Va 23860

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where Christ Makes the Differenceâ&#x20AC;?

II Cor. 5:17 Sunday Morning . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 AM Sunday Evening . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 PM Wednesday, Bible Study . . . . . 7:00 PM â&#x20AC;&#x153;Independent & Fundamentalâ&#x20AC;?

Pastor Sinclair Rowe â&#x20AC;˘ (804) 452-2061

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH 23814 River Rd. â&#x20AC;˘ Petersburg, VA 23803 Phone: (804) 732-6943

Sunday School ............................9:45AM Morning Worship ......................11:00AM Evening Worship .........................2:00PM Wednesday Evening....................7:15PM

Tues. 11:45am

Intercessory Prayer

Wed. 7:00pm

Bible Study

Fri. 11:45am

Intercessory Prayer

Every Other Sat. 5:00pm

Choir Rehearsal

Sun. 10:00am

Sunday School/ New Members Class

Sun. 11:30am

Sunday Morning Worship Service

Email: Emmanuelcogic2004@yahoo.com

Brand New Pillowtop Mattress Sets Queen â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $165 Full â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $149 King â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $265 Twin â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $125 Others Available 3.5 Miles from Main Gate 3401 S. Crater Road 804-722-0526

House Cleaning

HouseCleaning Over 18 Years Experience

*Weekly *Monthly *Occassional

i>Ă&#x20AC;Â&#x2DC; Ă&#x152;Â&#x2026;i Ă&#x192;Â&#x2C6;}Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x192; Â&#x153;v `iÂŤĂ&#x20AC;iĂ&#x192;Ă&#x192;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC; >Â&#x2DC;` Ă&#x17E;Â&#x153;Ă&#x2022; Â&#x201C;Â&#x2C6;}Â&#x2026;Ă&#x152; Li >LÂ?i Ă&#x152;Â&#x153; Ă&#x192;>Ă&#x203A;i Ă&#x152;Â&#x2026;i Â?Â&#x2C6;vi Â&#x153;v Ă&#x192;Â&#x153;Â&#x201C;iÂ&#x153;Â&#x2DC;i Ă&#x17E;Â&#x153;Ă&#x2022; Â?Â&#x153;Ă&#x203A;i° /Â&#x153; vÂ&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;` Â&#x153;Ă&#x2022;Ă&#x152; Â&#x201C;Â&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;i V>Â?Â? ÂŁÂ&#x2021;nnnÂ&#x2021;xÂŁÂŁÂ&#x2021;- 6 Ă&#x152;Â&#x153;`>Ă&#x17E;° Ă&#x153;Ă&#x153;Ă&#x153;°Ă&#x192;>Ă&#x203A;i°Â&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;}

FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH

NEW ONLINE DISCOUNT GIFTSHOP

1226 W. Roslyn Rd. Colonial Heights, VA 23834 (804) 526-8189

and Wholesale Distributor Discount Gift Shop

Website:

www.FaithBaptistVA.com SERVICES: Sunday School .......................9:45am Sun. Services ...........11am & 6:30pm Junior Church ...........................11am Wednesday ................................ 7pm Nursery available each service

0"* "! " . 2"* )+ ! ! ! * ! ! "!+.*0 . "! " $ ! + + + * ! "* ! 1 0 + ! +0$$"*. " " +. + 1 0 !. . "! *" * % & ! ! +. !' * 0** !. 4 + * ! "* ! . + "* . " "2 ! $"+ . "!+

Call 804-980-0598 No Contracts Required

Phone: (804) 733-6301 7204 Boydton Plank Rd., Petersburg, VA 23803

#

# & ! % ! &

Furniture-Household

Licensed & Insured.References Available

Welcome to Emmanuel Church of God in Christ where the pastor is friendly and the people are nice.

( % ! %

CALL 804-440-7368 for more information or to set up a tour

804-477-3191

)) $$ & ! # '''

WWW.JJDISCOUNTGIFTSHOP.COM

# # # # $ % $*"1 + +0$$"*. ." ' ' . *4 .*""$+' + $"+ . "!+ 4 " . ! 2 * 5"!

2 . *+ ! ! *"0+ 2"* ! ! 1 ! "! . "!+' 1 ' ' $ ++$"*. + * (0 * ' "* "* ! "* . "! (0 !. * +. ! . + + "0 1 + . &&& # $ ! , 0+ . " . . ! . 42"* "3'

OVER 3000 ITEMS MR. JAMES JENKINS Cell: 804-898-2534 â&#x20AC;˘ jenkinsje@comcast.net

/6## 0"* "*$"* . "!' .+ + *1 ' 0"* 1 0 + . "!.* 0. "!+ " 1 *+ ! ! 0+ 1 2"* "* ! + ! (0 $ "4 !. $$"*.0! .4 $ "4 *'

November 17, 2011 â&#x20AC;˘ TRAVELLER â&#x20AC;˘ 35

www.fortleetraveller.com

For Rent-Other City Apts

Just Moments from... â&#x20AC;˘ 1-95 & I-85 â&#x20AC;˘ Fort Lee (2 miles) â&#x20AC;˘ Southpark Mall â&#x20AC;˘ Historic Petersburg

Newly Renovated Apartments Features: â&#x20AC;˘ Energy Efficient Windows â&#x20AC;˘ Walk in Closets â&#x20AC;˘ New Appliances â&#x20AC;˘ Ceiling Fans â&#x20AC;˘ New Heating/ AC Units

R E T E A CRUAR TS SQRTMEIsNA Priori!ty

" * %! ** %' )

%' ) ! ! % ' ! )# ' %

& * % % '% (

2 BR TOWNHOMES $719-$729

â&#x20AC;˘ Apartments â&#x20AC;˘ Style . . . . . . . . . . . Rate 1 BR . . . . . . . . . . . $639 2 BR . . . . . . . . . . . $699 3 BR . . . . . . . . . . . $779

Call for our SPECIALS!

FREE CLASSIFIED AD

1025 S. Crater Rd. Apt. 13A Petersburg, VA 23805 Call me @ (804)733-6298 or Email us @ Cratersquare@ druckerandfalk.com

Advertising Policy & Deadlines QUALIFICATIONS FOR FREE ADS:

â&#x20AC;˘ Eligibility: Active duty or retired military, their eligible family members and active or retired civil service employees â&#x20AC;˘ Free ads cannot be of a commercial nature (i.e., business opportunities, help wanted, etc.) and must be personal property of the eligible member. They also should not represent a sustained income or business or be sold or listed through agents or representatives. â&#x20AC;˘ When advertising a home for rent or home for sale, the home must be THE PRIMARY RESIDENCE. (All rental properties are considered to be paid ads.) â&#x20AC;˘ When advertising animals for sale, the ad will only be considered free if there is only one animal being sold.

(LITTERS BEING SOLD ARE CONSIDERED PAID ADS) â&#x20AC;˘ The classified editor reserves the right to edit or refuse ads based on advertising policies.

HOW TO SUBMIT:

â&#x20AC;˘ No more than 5 ads per week, per household. â&#x20AC;˘ Free ads will not be accepted via official mailing channels such as guard mail or postage and fees paid indicia.

Free ads will be accepted by fax, mail, delivery or Web site. See end of this ad for details. â&#x20AC;˘ We cannot accommodate phone inquiries regarding free classified ads. â&#x20AC;˘ Renewals, corrections and cancellations cannot be taken by phone and must be resubmitted. â&#x20AC;˘ Copy for free classified ads should be typed or printed legibly. â&#x20AC;˘ Ads which are illegible, too long or otherwise do not conform to instructions will not be published â&#x20AC;˘ Automotive ads must begin with make, model and year (in this order). â&#x20AC;˘ Real estate ads must begin with the name of the city, followed by the neighborhood.

DEADLINE: 5pmcode___________________________________________________________________ Thursday the week prior to publication. Address and phone number must be included on form.

City, state, ZIP Name of Person Placing Ad: Work phone# Home phone# ______________________________ Mailing Address: City, State, ZIP Code: Sponsor Rank/Rate/Grade____________________ Work Phone #: Home Phone #: Command: __________________________________________________________________________ Sponsor: Rank/Rate/Grade: Command: Include home # and/or address within text of ad. Approximately 25 characters (including spaces) per line.

n ed catio pect n Lo ue is Ex e h W al &V

A

AP

For Rent-House (All) Prince George, 2.5mi, from Ft. Lee,2007,3BR, 2BA, 2 car gar, lrg fenced yd, stor shed/attic, appls, w/d, refrig, microwave $1300/mo. (804)931-7001

RECYCLE THIS PAPER! Come for a visit...

Stay for a Lifetime!

1001 Blvd.

Colonial Heights, VA 23834 Aimee Bradley Property Manager

APARTMENTS

Special Deposit - $99 Apartments Only Colonial Heights $710/month 1500 Concord Ave. 2BR, 1.5BA townhouse. W/D hookups.

Rent includes water, trash & sewer.

Colonial Heights $650/month A & B Dupuy Ave. 2BR, 1BA. Living Rm, all electric, close to shopping, restaurants & Ft. Lee. Colonial Heights $650/month 312 Brookedge Dr. 2BR, 1BA. Living Rm, eat-in kitchen, all electric.

Colonial Heights $550/month 1140-D Shuford Ave. 2BR, 1BA. Living Rm, eat-in kitchen, plenty of storage.

HOUSES Hopewell $850 $795/month Gloucester Dr. 3BR, 1BA, Lg eat-in kitchen, living rm, back deck, great yard. Wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t last.

Colonial Heights $975 $950/month 423 Roslyn Ave. 3BR, 1.5BA, large living rm, large eat in kitchen, fireplace.

Hopewell $1300/month 602 Terrace Ave. 4BR, 2BA, living rm, din. room, eat in kitchen, Florida rm, 1 car gar with work space & additional parking.

Petersburg $1200/month 324 Clairmouth St., 10 miles to Ft. Lee. 4BR, 2BA, liv room, din room, lg. kit, washer/dryer included.

Totally renovated.

Prince George $1250/month 5316 Oak Leaf Ln., 3BR, 2.5BA, 2.5 car garage on half acre in Branchester Lakes.

Disputanta $1600/month 5986 Hawks Perch Ln., 2,500 sqft. on 3 acres. 4BRs, 2.5 bath, washer/dryer, fridge, microwave, all electric. Eat in kit, lg liv rm, fam rm, formal din rm. 2 car att. garage.

Tile downstairs, carpet upstairs.

December 1 move in ready.

Call for more information.

*HOMES FOR SALE* Petersburg and Hopewell 3-4 bedrooms w/ 2-3.5 baths BRUISED CREDIT? WE CAN HELP

Convenient to I-95 and I-85 and Shopping Centers

CALL TODAY!!!

Tanglewood Apartments 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms Available (ďŹ&#x201A;oor plans up to 1200 sq.ft.)

6 & 12 Month Leases â&#x20AC;˘ Small Pets Welcome â&#x20AC;˘ Swimming Pool & Fitness Center

(804) 733-8710 MNV Classifieds â&#x20AC;˘ 150 W. Brambleton Ave. â&#x20AC;˘ Norfolk, VA 23510 â&#x20AC;˘ Free ad form â&#x20AC;˘

(804) 526-0502

For Sale-Home (All)

MINUTES TO FORT LEE

Clip and Fax to: (757) 853-1634 or mail or deliver to:

For Rent-House (All)

1700 Johnson Road, #2D â&#x20AC;˘ Petersburg, VA 23805 Managed by Drucker & Falk, LLC

804-402-0322 MOBILE HOME FOR SALE - 2 BEDRM, 2 BATH, GOOD CONDITION, NEAR FORT LEE $3500.

CALL 804-920-5365 MUST SELL!

i>Ă&#x20AC;Â&#x2DC; Ă&#x152;Â&#x2026;i Ă&#x192;Â&#x2C6;}Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x192; Â&#x153;v `iÂŤĂ&#x20AC;iĂ&#x192;Ă&#x192;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC; >Â&#x2DC;` Ă&#x17E;Â&#x153;Ă&#x2022; Â&#x201C;Â&#x2C6;}Â&#x2026;Ă&#x152; Li >LÂ?i Ă&#x152;Â&#x153; Ă&#x192;>Ă&#x203A;i Ă&#x152;Â&#x2026;i Â?Â&#x2C6;vi Â&#x153;v Ă&#x192;Â&#x153;Â&#x201C;iÂ&#x153;Â&#x2DC;i Ă&#x17E;Â&#x153;Ă&#x2022; Â?Â&#x153;Ă&#x203A;i° /Â&#x153; vÂ&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;` Â&#x153;Ă&#x2022;Ă&#x152; Â&#x201C;Â&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;i V>Â?Â? ÂŁÂ&#x2021;nnnÂ&#x2021;xÂŁÂŁÂ&#x2021;- 6 Ă&#x152;Â&#x153;`>Ă&#x17E;° Ă&#x153;Ă&#x153;Ă&#x153;°Ă&#x192;>Ă&#x203A;i°Â&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;}

36 • Traveller • November 17, 2011

www.fortleetraveller.com

0RQWK

0RQWK

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

2012 Hyundai Sonata

0RQWK Additional $500 Rebate**

2012 Hyundai Genesis Sedan

to Active + Retired Military Personnel

CALL TODAY 804-414-2020 **Must present Military ID at time of p purchase.

Se Habla Español Sales

2200 Walthall Center Drive • Chester, VA 23836

Exit 58A I-95 South • Exit 58 I-95 North E Minutes from Fort Lee and Surrounding Areas

*All payments are 36 months/12K per year leases. Sonata $2400 cash/trade, Genesis $3100 cash/trade, and Santa Fe $2750 cash/trade as downpayment. Excludes first payment, tax, title, tags & processing fee.

Mon-Fri 9am-9pm Sat 9am-6pm | Sun 12-5pm

Service/Parts

“Thinking Great Deal, Think Gateway.”

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Saturday 8am-4pm

Visit Us At: www.i95cars.com