Fort Lee Traveller 12.03.15 by Military News

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December 3, 2015 | Vol. 75, No. 48

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Leadership shows gratitude during festive feast SEE PAGES 8-9 KENNER EARNS ARMY SAFETY STREAMER Second award in ﬁve years recognizes the clinic’s aggressive safety awareness program driven by a zero-preventableaccidents goal SEE PAGE 3

TOY DROP Aerial delivery team “supports the Claus” with sling load delivery of donated gifts for Blackstone residents SEE PAGE 5

FESTIVE HAPPENINGS Wide variety of holiday displays, entertainment available in local community SEE PAGE 9

TRICARE TIPS What Fort Lee families should know about their military medical coverage before heading out on holiday vacations SEE PAGE 12

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FINANCIAL MATTERS | SOLUTIONS TO RECORDKEEPING

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If your financial life is confined to boxes, file cabinets and various piles of statements and receipts that only you can navigate, it might be time for a little de-cluttering. Software- and Internet-driven advancements (http://guides.wsj. com/personal-finance/managingyour-money/how-to-choose-anduse-financial-software/) in money management not only provide paperless alternatives to planning and tracking savings, spending and investments, they make finances easier to handle in an emergency. If you’re thinking about resetting your recordkeeping, here are some steps to get started. Think about financial goals first. Before tackling the job of reorganizing your financial recordkeeping, think through your current financial objectives and what changes might give you better data and efficiency to achieve them. You might want a system that tracks spending, saving, budgeting and on-time debt payments. If you already have that system in place, you might want more detailed information on retirement or your child’s college fund. Consider involving your financial and tax advisors in the discussion and see what suggestions they have. Create a system that makes it easy for loved ones and financial professionals to help in an emer-

gency. If something were to happen to you, could a family member easily navigate your finances? When organizing, always keep your spouse, children and/or executor in mind. Consider creating an ICE file, short for “In Case of Emergency,” and let your representatives see it in advance. On paper or on a computer document or spreadsheet, your ICE file should be a handy guide or index to find the following quickly: • Contact information for doctors as well as financial and tax advisors. • Locations for all essential estate documents including your will, your health and financial powers of attorney, and any letters of instruction you have written to accompany these documents. • All ownership documents for real estate, autos and other major assets. • Usernames and passwords

for Internet-accessible financial accounts as well as personal websites and social media (http:// w w w. p ra c t i c a l m o n ey s k i l l s . com/personalfinance/experts/ practicalmoneymatters/ columns_2012/0706_socialmedia. php) if such items need to eventually be updated or removed. • Contact information and statement access for all savings, investment and debt accounts, particularly joint accounts that will be used to pay bills. • An up-to-date list of monthly bills that need to be paid on time • All insurance information including health, home, auto, disability and business policies. • Know what paper documents you need to keep or shred. Here are some general rules: • Keep: All tax-related documents for up to seven years, including annual tax returns; statements

that show a gain or a sale of a security or the purchase or sale of a major asset like real estate; mortgage documents, vehicle titles and insurance policies; multiple copies of birth and death certificates; marriage licenses and divorce decrees; deeds and title documents. • Shred: With identity theft on the rise, it is generally better to shred financial documents before they go in the garbage. After recording all transactions, immediately shred store and ATM receipts and credit card statements. After a year, shred monthly bank account statements unless you or a family member are close to qualifying for state Medicaid benefits. States generally require applicants to save bank and investment statements for anywhere from three to five years to qualify. Estate documents and directives generally should be kept in

their original paper form in a safe, accessible place with copies as advised. Other documents can be digitally scanned for printout as needed. Many all-in-one printers have a document-scanning feature and today, there are scanning apps available for smartphones as well. Finally, no matter how you revise your recordkeeping, create a backup system. If you are wedded to paper documents, consider keeping copies at a secure offsite location or with a trusted friend or relative. If you’ve gone digital, external hard drives or cloud storage are possibilities. Above all, protect all password information and regularly check your credit reports throughout the year to monitor potential information breaches. Bottom line: Build a financial recordkeeping system that not only saves you time and money but helps you reach financial goals faster.

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First Sgt. Phillip Martin, Victor Company, 262nd Quartermaster Battalion, serves Soldiers at the battalion’s dining facility during the annual Thanksgiving feast Nov. 26. More photos, Pages 8-9.

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KAHC receives Army Safety Excellence Award streamer Tereasa Wade KAHC Public Affairs Ofﬁcer

Kenner Army Health Clinic added a new Army Safety Excellence Award Streamer to its command flag Monday. It acknowledges the facility’s aggressive accident prevention activities over the past year. It is the second such award in the past five years. “This streamer represents our staff’s commitment to safety. I’m very proud of the Kenner team for earning this recognition,” said Lt. Col. Brett H. Venable, clinic commander. Receiving the award is the latest step in Kenner’s journey to becoming a “High Reliability Organization,” Venable noted. An HRO is one that avoids catastrophic errors in industries such as health care where normal accidents can be expected due to high risk factors and complexity. “At Kenner, we are committed

to creating a safety culture where every employee feels empowered to speak up and voice safety concerns,” said Venable. “Open communication is one of the keys to achieving our goal of zero preventable accidents.” Virgilio Munoz, Kenner safety manager, spearheaded the command’s safety campaign and ensured the clinic met all requirements for the streamer. “Safety is a command priority at Kenner and this prestigious award is a reflection of our safety culture,” Munoz said. The award recognizes the clinic for not having a Class A or Class B accident, which are defined as a high-property loss or damage value of more than $500,000 or an injury causing a permanent partial disablement or three or more people injured in an accident. In addition, the clinic achieved 100-percent completion of composite risk-management training and

the Army Readiness Assessment Program. The ARAP serves two purposes. First, Munoz said it is a great tool that allows employees to provide feedback on the unit’s safety culture. Second, the ARAP provides recommendations to the command on how to address safety challenges identified in the survey. Risk management also is an important part of Kenner’s safety program. Soldiers must meet specific safety standards, including completing a risk assessment for privately owned vehicle travel of more than 225 miles, being certified to ride motorcycles through the Motorcycle Safety Program and wearing a reflective safety belt or vest while walking or running on roadways during periods of limited visibility or darkness. “The clinic holds online and face-to-face safety training on a quarterly basis to promote these measures,” Munoz said.

NCOs tell Dailey online misconduct hurts fellow Soldiers, Army David Vergun Army News Service

FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. – “Facebook is an extension of the barracks,” said Sgt. 1st Class Aaron Leisenring, meaning that in the old Army, what was said in the barracks pretty much stayed in the barracks. Now, online exchanges have replaced a lot of the barracks chatter. With proliferation of the use of social media by Soldiers, particularly among junior ranks, what is said online goes worldwide instantaneously and is often difficult to retract, said Leisenring, who is with Company B, 1st Battalion, 111th Infantry Regiment, Pennsylvania Army National Guard. Leisenring and dozens of noncommissioned officers, shared their thoughts with Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey during the chief of staff of the Army-sponsored NCO

Solarium II, held at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College Nov. 18-20. To further that analogy, Leisenring pointed out good NCOs have always made it a point to walk through the barracks unannounced during off-duty hours, not necessarily to spy on bad behavior, but to show concern and presence. Today, what goes on social media sites should also be important to NCOs, he said, not just from a standpoint of misconduct, but also from the care and compassion perspective. For instance, while not on Facebook himself, Leisenring said he gets feedback from Soldiers who interact with others on social media. In at least one instance, a Soldier with suspected suicidal ideations was reported to him and help was rendered. Dailey agreed with the importance of monitoring social media and he admitted

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Lt. Col. Brett H. Venable, Kenner Army Health Clinic commander, addresses the formation and audience before attaching the new Army Excellence in Safety streamer to the unit’s colors during a ceremony Monday. This is the second such award in past five years for KAHC. Venable said the streamer isn’t earned by any one individual. Fort Lee Medical Company commander Capt. Lori B. Gatrell, company 1st Sgt. Tiffany Horne and Sgt. Maj. Dave B. Francis, KAHC sergeant major, also took part in the ceremony.

By earning this award, the clinic is authorized to display the Army Safety Excellence Streamer on both the Medical Department Activity colors and the Medical Company guidon over the next year.

like Leisenring, he too is not on Facebook, Twitter or other social media outlets. But, a good NCO isn’t required to monitor social media sites, he said. He or she creates a climate of trust and communication, whereby if other Soldiers see something amiss, they correct it or bring it to the attention of their NCO. Dailey pointed out this requires NCOs who are engaged, and genuinely concerned for the welfare of their troops, and who understand the impact of social media. Otherwise, an NCO who is disengaged or stagnant will probably dismiss what goes online after hours as none of their business. Impact on mission can be profound, said Sgt. 1st Class Turon Logan, a team leader at the Army Medical Department Noncommissioned Officers Academy on Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. Disparaging remarks against the nation’s leaders, those in the Soldier’s chain of command and co-workers are not only hurtful, they can have a strategic impact, Logan said. Even jokes can come off as sexist, racist, culturally insensitive or religiously intolerant, even when not meant to be.

For more information about workplace and seasonal safety at the Army level, visit the website https://safety.army.mil. For more information about Kenner’s program, call the safety manager at (804) 734-9445.

This may not seem fair, he said, but people often “look at content, not context.” Logan said he doesn’t advocate automatic punishment for every comment. Sometimes there’s a gray area where Soldiers say something they don’t realize is offensive or hurtful, but might be to some. In those instances, a good NCO will provide compassionate guidance, pointing out how words or photos can be misconstrued. It boils down to good leadership. In other cases, online misconduct can be purposeful and in those instances, action should be taken, he said. Army officials said if online misconduct is reported to the military police or Criminal Investigation Division, there are now criminal codes in place to track those cases. Discussion of the impact of online conduct is being incorporated into climate surveys as well. Dailey said some Soldiers think they wield a “Spartan shield” when they log online after hours, meaning that they believe they can say whatever they like on their own time. “There’s no such thing as misconduct off or on duty. It’s all misconduct.”

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392nd Band Holiday Concert | Dec. 12 Fort Lee’s holiday concert featuring the full 392nd Army Band is scheduled for Dec. 12, 3 p.m., in the Lee Theater. It’s free and open to the public, and tickets are not required. The theme of the 90-minute performance will be ‘A Soldier’s Holiday.” Fort Lee visitors who don’t have a DOD-issued identification card or post pass will be required to complete a background check to access post. For more information about this requirement, visit www.lee.army.mil/pmo/access.aspx. The visitor control center is located at the Lee Avenue gate. For details about band performances, visit www.facebook.com/392armyband.

Kenner Holiday Schedule Kenner Army Health Clinic will close Dec. 17, 1-4 p.m., for a commander’s

call and training and Dec. 18, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., for staff holiday luncheons. Additional closures are planned for Dec. 24-25 and Dec. 31 - Jan. 3. Troop Medical Clinic 2 and Troop Medical Clinic 1 will be closed for the duration of the holiday block leave period, Dec. 18 - Jan. 3. The Active Duty Clinic will support advanced individual training troops on those dates on a walk-in basis, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. For details, call (804) 734-9057. To request an authorization to visit an urgent care center, call the KAHC AOD at (804) 734-9000. For medical emergencies, dial 911 or go to the nearest ER. For acute or urgent care on a holiday or after hours, call (804) 734-9000 for a referral authorization to an urgent care center. For urgent care while traveling, call (800) 874-2273, option 1, to speak to a registered nurse who can provide medical advice and authorize urgent care. Travelers also should have the number for DEERS – (800) 363-2273, for eligibility verification – and the Kenner appointment line at (866) 533-5242.

CASCOM Change Responsibility | Dec. 18

Command Sgt. Maj. Nathanial Bartee will assume responsibility as the senior noncommissioned officer of CASCOM from CSM Terry Parham Sr. Dec. 18, 10 a.m., at Wylie Hall. This ceremony is open to the Fort Lee community. Event updates and other details will be announced on the CASCOM Public Affairs Facebook page.

KAHC Cholesterol Awareness Display Kenner Army Health Clinic is offering a month-long cholesterol educational display in the pharmacy lobby. The exhibit is meant to educate patients on the importance of knowing their cholesterol levels, how to monitor them and steps to take if they are high. Kenner also has a full-time dietitian and the Fort Lee Army Wellness Center is available to help patrons maintain their fitness goals during the holiday season. For details, call (804) 734-9086.

Bus Driver Job Fair | Dec. 5 Prince George County Public Schools will hold a job fair for bus driver positions Dec. 5, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., at the PG School Board Office, 6410 Courts Drive. Training will be provided, and no experience is necessary. Applicants must be at least 21 years old, possess a valid Virginia driver’s license and have two years of driving experience. For details, call (804) 733-2712.

Exchange Holiday Memories Contest Authorized shoppers can win $1,800 in gift cards by sharing holiday memories in the Army and Air Force Exchange Wrigley Sweetbook Storybook Sweepstakes through Dec. 25. Together, patrons age 18 and older should send an essay of 500 words or less detailing one of their warmest holiday memories to sweepstakes@aafes. com. The grand prize winner will receive an $1,000 Exchange gift card. Secondand third-place runners-up will win $500 and $300 gift cards, respectively.

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Capt. Kimberly Bachiega, the new chief of the Fort Lee Veterinary Clinic, examines Lula as Christie Gates, licensed veterinary technician, comforts the 18-month old female miniature schnauzer at the clinic Monday. Bachiega, a native of Miami, received an undergraduate degree at Florida State University and is a graduate of the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine. “I always wanted to go into medicine, and I love animals,” said Bachiega, who is on her first military assignment. “I have a 14-year-old Yorkie I have had since she was several months old.” The captain joined the Army in 2013 and anticipates a long military career. “It’s important for all animal owners to learn as much as possible about caring for their pet and doing lots of research on their needs,” she noted.

Brig. Gen. Patrick W. Burden, deputy program executive officer ammunition and senior commander, Picatinny Arsenal, Wharton, N. J., is shown a tablet displaying the latest technology of Skills Based Training for explosive ordnance disposal specialists by Tim Travis, division chief, EOD Training Division, during a visit to Fort Lee in late October. Col. Mark F. Migaleddi, assistant commandant of the Ordnance School, took part in the review. Each student receives a tablet upon arrival to assist them outside of the classroom to support the department’s efforts of continuous learning. This technology has reduced a number of resources previously used to conduct training as well as loweriing attrition. During his visit, Burton received a thorough overview on the training ammunition Soldiers receive at Fort Lee.

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Cadre from Quartermaster School’s Aerial Delivery and Field Services Department at Fort Lee inspect the pallet of toys that was sling loaded into Fort Pickett and presented to Madeline’s House in Blackstone, Nov. 20.

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BLACKSTONE – Santa Claus relies on his sleigh and reindeer for the bulk of his mission to deliver toys to children around the world, but every once in a while he calls in some help when a special delivery is required. Soldiers and instructors from the Quartermaster School’s Aerial Delivery and Field Services items Department, Fort Lee – responsible for training parachute riggers, airdrop and sling-load inspectors, and shower, laundry and clothing repair specialists – lent their support to the Claus Nov. 20 at Fort Pickett. More than a dozen Soldiers and civilians with the department participated in the sling-load transportation of toys for the Blackstone community. A sling-load consists of hooking a pallet to the bottom of a helicopter and delivering it to a remote location. “We have enough toys to provide several families with Christmas presents,” said Sgt. Maj. Tonika E. Scott-Morris, ADFSD sergeant major. She was the driving factor that made the toy delivery possible. After spearheading a Blackstone toy drop in

2011, she thought a similar event for the community would be a worth-while endeavor. With planning and support, she put the event together for a second time. “It took six months of planning and the big challenge was collecting the toys,” Scott-Morris said. “I talked to the cadre at ADFSD, and they came together to donate all the items we airlifted” Once the delivery was safe on the ground, ADFSD personnel surrounded the pallet to unwrap the precious cargo. The toys were then presented to Joy Hauser-Long, Resident Services Outreach and Shelter Services manager, Southside Center for Violence Prevention, for distribution to Madeline’s House residents. The organization provides services and shelter for those at risk of domestic violence. The toys allow residents to select a gift for their children this holiday season. “These toys really help so we can concentrate more on the mothers staying there,” said Hauser-Long. “It gives them control of their lives and provides a sense of normalcy because they will be able to give their children these special gifts on Christmas.”

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9LUJLQLD )RUW /HH 2EVHUYH :LQWHU 3UHSDUHGQHVV :HHN which could fall on power lines and cause an outage. An important part of winter weather planning is being prepared to shelter in place until conditions improve. The following are some steps to take to be ready. Get a kit. Basic emergency supplies include: â&#x20AC;˘ Food and water for three days (one gallon of water per person, per day). â&#x20AC;˘ A battery-powered and/or hand-cranked radio with extra batteries. â&#x20AC;˘ A power pack for recharging cellphones and other mobile devices. Make a plan. Everyone needs an emergency plan: â&#x20AC;˘ Decide who the outof-town emergency contact will be, and where to meet up with family members if you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t return home. â&#x20AC;˘ Get an emergency plan worksheet at readyvirginia. gov. â&#x20AC;˘ Stay informed. Before, during and after a winter storm, people should listen to local media for information and instructions from emergency officials; be aware of winter storm watches and warnings and road conditions; Get to the shelter in place location before the weather gets bad. â&#x20AC;˘ Get road condition information 24/7 by

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A view of the CASCOM headquarters from the parking lot at the U.S. Army Quartermaster Museum following a winter storm in January. The forecast predicts a colder, wetter winter this year, according to the National Weather Service.

calling 511 or checking www.511virginia.org. Download the free Ready Virginia app for iPhoneÂŽ and Androidâ&#x201E;˘. It features: â&#x20AC;˘ L o c a t i o n - s p e c i fi c weather watches and warnings issued by the NWS. â&#x20AC;˘ Disaster news from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management. â&#x20AC;˘ A customizable family emergency plan that can be easily shared.

â&#x20AC;˘ A checklist for gathering emergency supplies. In a Jan. 22 Traveller article, CASCOM Safety Director Timothy French noted a number of lessons learned during the first 2015 winter storm. The Jan. 15 severe event resulted in icy road conditions and a twohour reporting delay. â&#x20AC;&#x153;During last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s icy conditions, a lot of individuals were caught by surprise because they had not

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planned for the possibility of adverse winter weather or had not located the supplies that were stashed away over the summer,â&#x20AC;? he said in the article. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Think of it as a training event where weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re supposed to use the lessons learned to do the mission better next time,â&#x20AC;? said French. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a major weather event by any means,â&#x20AC;? French said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but it was a good practice run for our organizational and individual emergency weather response plans.â&#x20AC;? One area where Team Lee could always do better, French noted, is the removal of ice and snow from walkways near the entrances of homes or administrative buildings. Many on post tend to assume that DPW or housing contractors are responsible for these areas, but that is a misconception. Building occupants are responsible for snow or debris removal in the immediate vicinity of their facility. This is coordinated by building or facility managers. The U-Do-It Center in building 6208 on the corner of Quartermaster Road and 18th Street has sand, salt and snow shovels available for sign-out to building managers with a signature card on file. A limited number of snow blowers also are available, however, training is required prior to the issue of that equipment and it must be returned within 24 hours.â&#x20AC;? Having materials on hand

when theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re needed should be another lesson learned, French said in the article. Other proactive tips in this area include the following: â&#x20AC;˘ Ensure key and essential personnel have been appointed/notified in writing (with a copy furnished to the Civilian Personnel Assistance Center). â&#x20AC;˘ Ensure sufficient quantities of shovels, salt and sand are available and can be easily found by those performing snow or ice removal. â&#x20AC;˘ Contact the U-Do-It Supply Facility as early as possible if a snow blower is needed. The point of contact is Susan Keim at (804) 734-4329. Note that priority is given to advanced individual training barracks, military schools on base, the dining facilities and key administrative buildings. â&#x20AC;˘ Develop a building-specific snow removal plan. As a priority, ensure common use areas to all assigned facilities (walkways and entrances) are cleared within 24 hours after conclusion of snowfall. For more information on winter preparedness, including weather terms and storm kit checklists, visit www.nws.noaa.gov/om/ winter/index.shtml. Post employees can contact their agency director to get additional information about enrollment for the ATHOCFort Lee Alert system. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Staff Reports

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When preparing for a permanent change of station, accounting for military property or organizational clothing and individual equipment is extremely important. If individuals fail to take the proper steps to protect their issued gear, the new unit can charge them for missing or stolen OCIE. The following steps can help protect military members from future financial liability in the event movers or transportation service providers lose or steal their OCIE. First, military members should create a personal inventory of all items in their possession and make copies for their records before the TSP arrives. This should be done prior to placing their OCIE in a duffel bag or crate. The personal inventory should include the following information: â&#x20AC;˘ Exact numbers of particular items â&#x20AC;˘ Description of the items

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Holiday opportunities plentiful in local area

Giving Thanks

Amy Perry Production/News Assistant Editor

The local community offers a wide range of holiday activities – from extravagant outdoor light shows to walking tours and, of course, visits with Santa Claus. The following listing is a small sample of the activities that will get individuals and families into the holiday spirit.

Photos by Amy Perry

Staff Sergeants Steven Rosa and Alvin Ortiz-O’Neill, platoon sergeants for Victor Company, 262nd Quartermaster Batttalion, work the serving line for their Soldiers during the annual Thanksgiving feast Nov. 26 at the 262nd QM Bn. Dining Facility. Company an nd battalion leadership were at the facility to support their Soldiers for the holiday meal. Staff Sgt. Damien Drake, a platoon sergeant for Victor Company, 262nd Quartermaster Battalion, adds sides to a plate for a Soldier.

Visit www.richmond.com/ holiday/tacky-lights to plan a tour of the most over-the-top displays in the local area. Many local transportation companies also offer special tours for a fee.

Illuminate Light Show and Santa’s Village | Ongoing

Victorian Holidays at Maymont | Ongoing

A dazzling 1.5-mile drivethrough synchronized light show awaits guests at this Meadow Event Park display in Doswell. It runs nightly 5:30-10 p.m. through Jan. 2. At the conclusion of the drive, guests can visit Santa’s Village, which includes opportunities for photos with Santa, children’s activities and holiday treats for purchase. Visit www.illuminatelightshow.com for price and more details.

Maymont will celebrate the holiday season with several weeks of events through Jan. 3. Holiday tours will be held TuesdaysSundays through Jan. 3, noon - 5 p.m. Maymont also will host an Old-Fashioned Christmas event Dec. 6, noon - 5 p.m. For more details, including cost, visit https:// maymont.org/experiences/annualevents/victorian-holidays.

Decorations like this were on display in the 262nd Quartermaster Battalion Dining Facility for the annual meal.

Dominion GardenFest of Lights | Ongoing

(ABOVE) Lt. Col. Brian Wolford, commander, 262nd Quartermaster Battalion, takes photos with advanced individual training Soldiers after the Thanksgiving feast Nov. 26. Aside from posing for photos with his troops, Wolford spent the dinner talking to his Soldiers in the dining facility. (LEFT) Chaplain (Capt.) Michael Moody, 262nd QM Bn. chaplain, puts an ear of corn on the plate of an advanced individual training student from Charlie Company, 262nd QM Bn.

Legendary Santa | Ongoing The Children’s Museum of Richmond Central branch is offering a Legendary Santa experience through Dec. 24. This free program includes a visit with Santa Claus and a special holiday exhibit; but admission will be required for other areas of the museum. There also are special sessions available for a fee. For details and hours available, visit www.c-mor.org/legendary-santa.

Tacky Lights Tour | Ongoing

Capt. Alistair Alexis, commander, Charlie Company 262nd Quartermaster Battalion, adds food to the plate of an advanced individual training student from Charlie Co., 262nd QM Bn., during the annual Thanksgiving feast Nov. 26 at the 262nd QM Bn. Dining Facility. A Thanksgiving dinner was served at all four dining facilities on the installation. More than 10,000 military members, retirees, Army Civilians, and family members were served. The menu included roast turkey, roast rib of beef, baked ham, shrimp cocktail, barbecue spare ribs, boiled king crab legs and glazed cornish hens.

Dec. 31. The theme park is at 1 Busch Gardens Blvd., Williamsburg. For more information, such as ticket prices and the park schedule, visit http://seaworldparks.com/ en/buschgardens-williamsburg/ christmastown/.

“H2Whoa!” is the theme of this year’s Dominion GardenFest of Lights at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave., Richmond. More than a halfmillion lights, botanical decorations and trains await visitors 5-10 p.m. through Jan. 11, except for Dec. 24-25 and during extreme inclement weather. Cost varies by age and membership. For details, call (804) 262-9887.

Christmas Town | Ongoing Busch Gardens’ Christmas Town is available on select days through

Sir Thomas Dale’s Colonial Christmas | Dec. 12 This free event will demonstrate a first-person character interpretation of the etiquette, norms, customs and laws regarding Christmas in Elizabethan-Jacobean households in the early 17th century. The event runs 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Henricus Historical Park.

James River Parade of Lights | Dec. 12 This free event offers holiday music, a bonfire and other activities to celebrate the season while watching a parade of decorated boats sail by. The event runs 4-8 p.m. at the Osborne Park and Boat Landing.

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Holiday opportunities plentiful in local area

Giving Thanks

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Photos by Amy Perry

Visit www.richmond.com/ holiday/tacky-lights to plan a tour of the most over-the-top displays in the local area. Many local transportation companies also offer special tours for a fee.

Illuminate Light Show and Santa’s Village | Ongoing

Victorian Holidays at Maymont | Ongoing

Decorations like this were on display in the 262nd Quartermaster Battalion Dining Facility for the annual meal.

Dominion GardenFest of Lights | Ongoing

Tacky Lights Tour | Ongoing

Christmas Town | Ongoing Busch Gardens’ Christmas Town is available on select days through

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397 /8.( +(15< Unit: 508th Transportation Company, 266th Quartermaster Battalion MOS: 88M â&#x20AC;&#x201C; motor transport operator Age: 21 Time in service: 27 months Hometown: Temecula, Calif. Family: Married to a Soldier and expecting a child Pastime: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seeing concerts, watching movies and TV shows, playing video games and eating at restaurants.â&#x20AC;? Background: Henry was born and raised in California. He grew up riding dirt bikes and going to rock concerts. His parents were divorced, and he spent time with both. He especially remembers several trips to Asia with his father, a salesman. When he was a teenager, Henry became a punk rocker and was anti-establishment. He joined the Army to better his life and spent a year in South Korea on his initial assignment. Personality strengths: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I can adapt to change. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had a lot of change in my life (including many

childhood) moves to different places.â&#x20AC;? Personality weaknesses: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have to be kept busy. If Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not busy, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m discontented. I like to be challenged, and I like structure. If Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m in a laid-back environment, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to get laid back.â&#x20AC;? Worst fear: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Probably letting down my family â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not being able to provide for my wife and soonto-be child.â&#x20AC;? Greatest hope: â&#x20AC;&#x153;To have a successful career and a happy family.â&#x20AC;? Pet peeve: â&#x20AC;&#x153;People who just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t care â&#x20AC;&#x201C; who are disrespectful.â&#x20AC;? Talk about your marriage: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been around the world, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve experienced a lot at a very young age. My dad is 50-something years old and has been married three times. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want that. I want to settle down. My wife is strong, independent and she brings out the best in me. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never met anyone like her, really. I know of only one other person who gives the kind of love she gives me, and

thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my mom.â&#x20AC;? The historical figure or celebrity you would like to meet: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would probably want to meet someone famous from the World War II era like (Gen. George) Patton. Things were so different at that time. I would ask him what made him want to fight for his country because people today seem to be ungrateful. I feel like people in that time period were more grateful; they loved America and loved what they had.â&#x20AC;? A person you admire: â&#x20AC;&#x153;My dad â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not so much for his personal life, but his career. He is an export manager for a paint sales corporation. He was born in London (England) and his family was on welfare. He came to the U.S. and

started out painting houses for Home Depot and worked his way up. He has no college education, makes a ton of money and has been all over the world.â&#x20AC;? One defining moment: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Joining the Army. I needed a change of scenery and wanted to get out of the crowd I was in. I hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been in trouble with the law yet, but I knew I was headed in that direction. I was bound to end up in jail if I stayed where I was. Most of my friends still have not done anything with their lives. One of my friends just got out of jail; he was in prison for a year. Other friends are just barely making it, living with their parents paycheck-to-paycheck.â&#x20AC;? What your old friends would say about the new you: â&#x20AC;&#x153;They would be like, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Wow, this is unbelievable! You wear a uniform every day and you put the American flag on your right arm?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; One of my friends congratulated me. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grown up a lot, and he realizes how hard his life is now. For the first time he said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m proud of you. I wished I had done what you have done because life is hard. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really tough out here, man.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Before, he was like, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Blah, blah, blah â&#x20AC;Ś youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re joining the military just to

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become a government slave.â&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; How you reflect on your transformation: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a big step up. My relationships with everyone â&#x20AC;&#x201C; my mom, my dad â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is better. I realize everything they gave me when I was younger, when they were trying to take care of me. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve grown a lot.â&#x20AC;? Why you became a motor transport operator: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought it would be fun. They had two other (jobs) available â&#x20AC;&#x201C; cryptologist and cable systems maintainer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like either of those.â&#x20AC;? What it means to serve your country: â&#x20AC;&#x153;To be willing to sacrifice your life at any time.â&#x20AC;? Worst thing about the Army: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some people. You never know what kind of leader youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to get. Some leaders are awesome and inspire you to do your best and some are not. Best thing about the Army: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The benefits and holidays.â&#x20AC;? Future plans: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really want to get a degree in business. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure what type of business. Probably business management. I do want to get out of the military and eventually own a business. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the way into the future.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Compiled by T. Anthony Bell

The CASCOM and Fort Lee bimonthly installation retirement ceremony was held Nov. 19 at Ball Auditorium on the Ordnance Campus. The retirees are Lt. Col. Harold Demby, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, CASCOM; Capt. Zatochie Mattocks, HHC, CASCOM; Master Sgt. David Faughnan, U.S. Army Human Resources Command; MSG Sandra Harrison, 4th Infantry Division; MSG Ronald L. Mosely, 7th ID; Sgt. 1st Class Melvin Shine, HHC, CASCOM; SFC Deborah Rodriguez, 832nd Ordnance Battalion; SFC John A. Lee, 1st Armored Cavalry Regiment; and Staff Sgt. Tisha M. Hill, 23rd Quartermaster Brigade. Not pictured are Sgt. Maj. Allen Taylor, Hqs., IMCOM, and Sgt. David Matakaiongo, 5th Bn, 20th Inf. Regmt. Contributed Photo

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The Alpha Company, 832nd Ordnance Battalion women’s free throw team pose for pictures after winning the Women’s Advanced Individual Training Free Throw Contest at Clark Fitness Center Nov. 21. The team, led by Pvt. Demi Smallwood (pictured far right), made 39-out-of-50 free throws, 11 better than the Romeo Co. 262nd Quartermaster Bn. team. Three contestants made all 10 free throws during the team competition. In the resulting shoot-off, Smallwood knocked down 8-of-10 shots at the stripe to win the high-score honor, one better than Romeo Co.’s Pvt. Shontel Monk. (ABOVE) Fort Lee Wolf Pack junior football team members hold up No. 1 signs after defeating the Hopewell Devils 12-7 in the River City Youth Football League Championship game played at Randolph-Macon College on Nov. 21. The 10-11-yearolds trailed 6-7 at halftime but took the lead 12-7 after an end zone fumble recovery. (LEFT) The Wolf Pack’s Jaden Newbie snags a pass from Mason Standerfer and gallops 65 yards for a touchdown during the first half of the contest. The Fort Lee team, which finished the season undefeated, listed 32 players, 20 of whom were in their first or second seasons. It was led by Steven A. Vaughan, head coach, and assistants, Staff Sgt. Ace Griffin, Sgt. 1st Class Jimmy Lee and Staff Sgt. Terry Landers.

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Players from the Virginia State University ROTC flag football team pose for pictures in the wake of its 38-0 shellacking of a Basic Officer Leader Course team from the Army Logistics University to earn the intramural title Nov. 20 at Fort Lee. The future Army officers built a 32-0 lead at halftime and scored early in the second half to end the game on the mercy rule.

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Before heading out of town for the holidays, take heed of these reminders of the procedures for traveling with TRICARE Prime: • Plan ahead for routine care – Remember, as a TRICARE Prime enrollees, individuals are required to obtain all routine care from their primary care manager. Routine care includes management of chronic health conditions, routine physicals, and requests for prescription refills. If the care can be handled before leaving or can be delayed until the return home, it is considered “routine care.” • Prescriptions on the

road – The best practice is to have enough prescribed medications to cover the time away. If a refill is due while not in the local area, the PCM can authorize a short term “vacation” fill to ensure beneficiaries will not run out. Make sure to call at least a week before leaving to allow adequate time for the prescription to be filled. If prescriptions are received through TRICARE’s mail order service and will be due for a refill while traveling, it is important to contact Express Scrips to let them know an alternate address to which to ship the medications. In an emergency, contact the PCM and ask for a prescription to be faxed to a local

pharmacy. Be cautious if a “non-network” pharmacy is used, medications may have to be paid for upfront. Federal regulations do not allow faxed prescriptions

for controlled substances, including narcotics. In such an instance, people will need to obtain authorization and visit a local urgent care center or emer-

gency room to obtain a prescription. Expect to be given a very limited supply in these circumstances. • Emergencies – An emergency is a serious medical condition that could result in the loss of life, limb or eyesight. If experiencing an emergency, call 911 or visit the nearest hospital emergency room. Emergency care does not require prior authorization before treatment. If follow-up or specialty treatment resulting from an emergency room visit is needed, contact the PCM for an authorization. • Out of Area Urgent Care – For urgent care while traveling, call the Nurse Advice Line at (800) 874-2273 and choose option 1 to speak to a registered nurse who can provide medical advice and, if necessary, authorize urgent care at a local clinic.

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Six new Boy Scouts and parent leaders from Fort Lee Troop 912 proudly pose for a photo after the youngsters received Arrow of Light Awards at Scout Hut Nov. 19. The Arrow of Light Award is the highest recognition in Cub Scouts, marking the transition of recipients into the Boy Scout Troop. Scouts pictured are Roberto Loo, Kevin Meza, Thomas Sawka, Isaiah Brendel, Nathan Murphy and Tommy Nichols. The parent leaders pictured are Susan Kitchens, Marigene Little and Gertrud Mott.

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LOCAL ACTIVITIES

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EVENTS Breakfast and Blessings | Dec. 10 A Breakfast and Blessings service is set for Dec. 10, 8-8:30 a.m., at the 1st Logistics Memorial, adjacent to CASCOM. The program is a spiritual renewal and fellowship. It includes a free breakfast and holiday music by the 392nd Army Band. For details, call Chaplain (Maj.) Stanton Trotter at (804) 734-0033 or email stanton.d.trotter.mil@mail.mil.

RSO Strong Bonds Training for Garrison | Dec. 11 A Strong Bonds Individual Communication Training workshop for 24 adults and 40 children is set for Dec. 11, 5:30-8 p.m., at the Family Life Center, Memorial Chapel, building 10600, Sisisky Boulevard. Chaplain (Maj.) Todd M. Kepley, Family Life chaplain, will conduct the free program titled “Five Love Languages.” A hot meal and training materials will be provided. For registration and details, call (804) 734-0968 or 894-4581.

FMWR Ugly Sweater Contest | Dec. 12 Community members can wear their most outrageous holiday sweaters for the Ugly Sweater Contest Dec. 12, 8 p.m., at the HideAway. The doors open at 8 p.m. The event will include prizes and manager’s drink specials. Admission is free. For details, call (804) 765-1523.

FMWR Army-Navy Viewing Party | Dec. 12 An Army-Navy football game viewing party is set for Dec. 12, 3 p.m., at the Overtime Sports Bar, located on the lower floor of the Lee Club, building 9009, Mahone and Lee avenues.

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There will be food, good-natured rivalry and door prizes at this event. The doors open for pre-game activities at 2:30 p.m. There is no cover charge. For details, call (804) 734-7547 or visit leemwr.com.

Lee Theater Group Auditions | Dec. 14-15 The Theater Company at Fort Lee will hold auditions for “Biloxi Blues” Dec. 14-15, 7 p.m., at the Lee Theater, building 4300, Mahone Avenue. Director Joy Williams seeks six males, ages 18-24; one male 30-50; and two female, 18-35. Readings will be from the script. Rehearsals will begin early January for a Feb. 5-21 production run. No performers are paid. For details, call (804) 734-6629.

Film Showing at Lee Theater | Dec. 16 A short film “Heaven to Earth,” produced by the Creative Arts Ministry of The Heights Baptist Church, Colonial Heights, will be shown Dec. 16, 7 p.m., at the Lee Theater. The free movie focuses on a Christmas story. For details, call (804) 526-0424.

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crafts and a snack. Registration is requested. A Holiday Hoorah is set for Dec. 10, 6-7 p.m., at ACS. The event includes games, crafts, a story time, door prizes, photos with Santa and gifts. Registration is required. The Teen Autism Social group will meet Dec. 15, 6-7:30 p.m., at the Warrior Zone, building 3650, C Avenue. Teens will participate in a white elephant exchange and they should bring a gift – $20 or less. Registration is required. To register for these activities, call (804) 734-7965 or email keiandria.n.dickerson.ctr@mail.mil.

SPORTS & FITNESS FMWR Snow Xperience Trip | Dec. 12 The Family and MWR Outdoor Recreation Center here will offer a discounted Snow Xperience Trip to the Wintergreen Resort Dec. 12. The reduced-rate cost varies for skiing, snowboarding or tubing rentals and lift ticket packages. Transportation leaves for the resort at 7:30 a.m. on each date. Future dates are Jan. 9, Feb. 20 and March 12. For registration and details, visit Outdoor Recreation, building 15014, on 5th Street, or call (804) 734-2212.

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FMWR Preschool Story Hour | Wednesdays The Family and MWR Fort Lee Community Library hosts a Preschool Story Hour for children every Wednesday, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., in Bunker Hall (on the Army Logistics University campus in the cafeteria annex.) The next dates are Dec. 9 and 16. The free event is for preschool-aged children and older. Registration is requested. For details, call (804) 765-8095.

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Calendar, continued FMWR Holiday Stories Program | Dec. 15 A special Holiday Stories hour hosted by the Family and MWR Fort Lee Community Library will be held Dec. 15, 5:30-6:30 p.m., at the library. The free event will feature stories narrated throughout the hour. Pre-registration is recommended. All children 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. For details, call (804) 765-8095.

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Colonial Christmas at Jamestown | Ongoing A monthlong holiday event – “A Colonial Christmas” – takes place through Jan. 3 at Jamestown Settlement and the Yorktown Victory Center in Williamsburg. Visitors will learn about Jamestown colony’s early years as the living-history museums explore 17th- and 18th-century holiday traditions. For details, call (888) 593-4682.

PNB Lecture on Union Aid Organizations | Dec. 5 Petersburg National Battlefield will offer a one-hour lecture about Northern aid organizations that provided critical assistance and supplies to United States soldiers during the Petersburg Campaign Dec. 5, 1 p.m., at Gen. Ulysses Grant’s Headquarters Unit, 1001 Pecan Ave., Hopewell. The program will coincide with the unveiling of a exhibition about these or-

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ganizations. While the program is free, the fee to enter the park is $5. For details, call (804) 732-3531 ext. 222.

Circuit Training at Petersburg Library | Thursdays Circuit Training, a free workout led by personal trainer and Africafit owner Babajide Onadipe, will be held every Thursday, noon - 1 p.m., at the Petersburg Public Library, 201 West Washington St. The class consists of body weight and light weight movements – lunges, squats and some running. For details, call (804) 733-2387 ext. 302.

Petersburg Symphony Performance | Dec. 6 The Petersburg Symphony Orchestra will present a “Home for the Holidays” concert Dec. 6, 4 p.m., at Petersburg High School, 3101 Johnson Road. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for students and $18 for seniors. For details, visit www.psova.net.

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony | Dec. 7 Members of the Navy League of the United States will co-host the Commonwealth’s 74th Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Ceremony Dec. 7 , 11 a.m., at the Virginia War Memorial, 621 South Belvidere St., Richmond. Co-hosted by the VWM Educational Foundation, the event is free and open to the public. For details, call (804) 786-2060 or visit www.vawarmemorial.org.

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