Traveller July 26, 2012

Fort Lee

Serving the community of Fort Lee,Virginia, since 1941

Vol. 72, No. 30

Building Upon

July 26, 2012

A Truckload of ‘Can Do’ Spirit Was Present as the Trans Corps Began its Annual Symposium and Birthday Celebration at Fort Lee This Week

TRADITION WHAT’S INSIDE

Commander’s Column ...................Page 2 News Briefs.....................................Page 6 Off Duty in the Community ..........Page 7 Kenner Connection ......................Page 21 Sgt. McGillicuddy’s Crossword.....Page 22 Calendar of Events................Pages 26-29

FortyNiner Units Inch Closer to Inactivation Know Your Neighbors: Colonial Heights Pages 16-17 Page 3

Fort Lee Residents Attend Housing Celebration

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New Commander ‘Excited’ About Team Lee Maj. Gen. Larry D. Wyche Impressed With Post’s Military Members, Civilians, Operations *UHHWLQJV As the new commanding general of Combined Arms Support Command and the senior mission commander of Fort Lee, I, along with my wife Denise, am honored and very proud to join this great FRPPXQLW\ RI H[FHOOHQFH )RUW /HH LV truly a special community to us. We are H[FLWHG WR EH SDUW RI DQ RUJDQL]DWLRQ WKDW has been an integral part of our military career.

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shirts off their backs and the boots off their feet to support the fight.

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â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Maj. Gen. Larry D. Wyche Commanding General, Combined Arms Support Command and Fort Lee

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August is Antiterrorism Awareness Month Whereas, the vitality of Fort Lee and our surrounding communities depends on how safe we keep our homes, neighborhoods, schools, workplaces, and communities; Whereas, terrorist acts create fear and destroy our trust in civic institutions, threatening the communitiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; health, prosperity and quality of life; Whereas, people of all ages must be made aware of what they can do to prevent themselves and their Families, neighbors and coworkers from being harmed by terrorist; Whereas, people of all ages must be made aware of the dangers of terrorist activities and how they can protect themselves from becoming victims of terrorism; Whereas, the personal injury, financial loss and impact to communities for terroristsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; attacks are

Commanding General ................... Maj. Gen. Larry D. Wyche 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 ................................... Kathryn C. Weigel

intolerable and require investment from the whole community; Whereas, preventing and defeating terrorism includes community protection and security, we must go beyond these to promote self-awareness and self-protection to make Army communities safer for all ages and to develop positive opportunities and a bright future for young people; Whereas, adults must invest time and resources to understand and support effective antiterrorism prevention, deterrence, detection and defense; adults must also engage our youth to ensure the adopt a proactive mindset of personal protection; Whereas, effective antiterrorism plans and programs succeed because of partnerships with law enforcement,

The Fort Lee â&#x20AC;&#x153;Travellerâ&#x20AC;? is printed by offset process every Thursday as a civilian enterprise in the interest of personnel at the U.S. Army Combined Arms Support Command and Fort Lee, Va. 23801, by Military Newspapers of Virginia, 114 Charlotte Avenue Suite A, Colonial Heights, Va. 23834, in accordance with Department of the Army Regulations 210-20 and 360-1. This publication receives armed forces material and civilian newspapers are authorized to reprint VXFK PDWHULDO ZLWKRXW VSHFLÂżF FOHDUDQFH H[FHSW PDWHULDO VSHFLÂżFDOO\ GHVLJQDWHG DV FRS\ULJKWHG Liaison between the printer and the commanding general, Fort Lee, is maintained by the 3XEOLF $IIDLUV 2IÂżFH )RUW /HH &LUFXODWLRQ 7KLV &LYLOLDQ (QWHUSULVH QHZVSDSHU LV DQ DXWKRUL]HG SXEOLFDWLRQ &RQWHQWV RI WKH Âł7UDYHOOHU´ DUH QRW QHFHVVDULO\ WKH RIÂżFLDO YLHZ RI QRU endorsed by, the U.S. Army Combined Arms Support Command and Fort Lee. Advertising in this publication including inserts or supplements does not constitute endorsement by the Department RI WKH $UP\ RU 0LOLWDU\ 1HZVSDSHUV RI 9LUJLQLD (YHU\WKLQJ DGYHUWLVHG LQ WKLV SXEOLFDWLRQ VKDOO EH PDGH DYDLODEOH IRU SXUFKDVH XVH RU SDWURQDJH ZLWKRXW UHJDUG WR UDFH FRORU UHOLJLRQ VH[ QDWLRQDO RULJLQ DJH PDULWDO VWDWXV SK\VLFDO KDQGLFDS SROLWLFDO DIÂżOLDWLRQ RU DQ\ RWKHU QRQ PHULW IDFWRU ,I D YLRODWLRQ RU UHMHFWLRQ RI WKLV HTXDO RSSRUWXQLW\ SROLF\ E\ DQ DGYHUWLVHU LV FRQÂżUPHG the printer shall refuse to print advertising from that source until violation is corrected. The Âł7UDYHOOHU´ LV DQ XQRIÂżFLDO SXEOLFDWLRQ DXWKRUL]HG E\ $5 DQG SULQWHG E\ WKH 0LOLWDU\ 1HZVSDSHUV RI 9LUJLQLD D SULYDWH ÂżUP LQ QR ZD\ FRQQHFWHG ZLWK WKH 8 6 $UP\ &RPELQHG Arms Support Command or Fort Lee. The editorial content is prepared, edited and provided by WKH 3XEOLF $IIDLUV 2IÂżFH RI +HDGTXDUWHUV 8 6 $UP\ *DUULVRQ )RUW /HH

security, other government agencies, civic groups, schools, faith communities, business and individuals as they help to raise community awareness and responsibility and install pride and sustained vigilance; 1RZ WKHUHIRUH , &RO 5RGQH\ ' (GJH *DUULVRQ Commander, do hereby proclaim August 2012 as Antiterrorism Awareness Month in the Fort Lee Community and urge all citizens, government agencies, public and private institutions, and businesses to invest in the power of prevention and work together to make Fort Lee and our surrounding communities a safer and stronger place to live. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Col. Rodney D. Edge U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Lee Commander

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Brig. Gen. Steve Farmen, Chief of Transportation, and Command Sgt. Maj. Allen Offord Jr., Regimental CSM, lead the way during a Wednesday morning run that was the opening event for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Transportation Symposium that continues through Friday. See Page 23 for more photos.

Photo by Patrick Buffett To reach the Traveller Staff, call (804) 734-7147.

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Organizations with civilian employees should have a primary and an alternate council member.

Representatives are elected by popular vote in their organizations. Elections are held biannually.

Anyone interested in serving on the council is asked to send an email to LeeCWFC@gmail.com, and a current member will respond.

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The Fort Lee Civilian Personnel Advisory Center will offer a one-hour session for supervisors and managers on the new AutoNOA appraisal upload tool on Aug. 2, 11 a.m. - noon, in Room 115, Liberty Chapel.

Future sessions will deal with a variety of civilian personnel topics. Seating is limited and may be reserved by calling Jennifer Piper at (804) 765-4580.

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The Veterans Employment Resource Fair is slated for Aug. 21, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., at the University of Mary Washington Stafford Campus, 125 University Blvd, Fredericksburg.

It is sponsored by Rappahannock Goodwill Industries, the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program and Rep. Rob Wittman.

For details, visit www.FredGoodwill.org/veterans.

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The Fort Lee community is invited to a luncheon and cake-cutting to celebrate the 237th anniversary of the Chaplains’ Corps. The luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m. July 27 at Liberty Chapel.

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Volunteers Needed

The Fort Lee Civilian Welfare Fund Council is looking for civilian volunteers to help rebuild the nonappropriated fund activity. The CWFC uses a percentage of the money collected from installation vending machines to help finance activities for federal civilian employees at Fort Lee. The council provides for recreation and morale-build-

Kenner Army Health Clinic is asking patients to help reduce its “no show” rate. Patients who fail to show up or call to cancel appointments negatively affect the productivity of the health care provider teams, waste time and money and take an appointment away from someone who may need it, said KAHC officials.

A scheduled appointment can be canceled by calling 1-866-533-5242 at any time. Clients are asked to cancel appointments at least 24 hours in advance or as soon as they know they will not be able to keep an appointment.

When appointments are canceled, Kenner is able to move another Soldier, Family member or retiree into the time slots.

Clients are asked to “like” KAHC on Facebook and post their solutions for eliminating “no shows” to help the facility find proactive ways to solve this challenge.

Reunion Slated

Registration is under way for the Fort Lee Petroleum and Water Department’s biennial Liquid Logisticians Reunion, formerly the Old Timers Reunion. It will be Sept. 7-8 and is open to all petroleum and water career management field personnel – active duty, retired, Department of Defense Civilians, contractors and their Families.

For details, call (804) 734-2810 or visit www.quartermaster.army.mil/pwd.

Job Fairs

The Fort Lee Army Career and Alumni Program is hosting a job fair Aug. 1, noon - 2 p.m., at the Soldier Support Center, building 3400, Room 126. Targeted candidates are military officers and senior noncommissioned officers with bachelor’s degrees.

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Connie Lappello will speak on Aug. 1 about her second book, “When the Moon Has No More Silver.” Lappello is the direct descendant of one of the few women who survived the starving year in Jamestown. Her books are based on extensive genealogical research.

Ken Ballos is the Aug. 8 speaker. His topic is “Ghost Raps,” and the talk will focus on his work documenting paranormal activity with a variety of electronic equipment.

Mark Twain makes an appearance Aug. 15, thanks to impersonator Gary Robertson.

Anna Schoenenberger will speak on the War of 1812 on Aug. 22.

Jeanie Langford, a member of the library staff, will speak Aug. 29 on “From Peddler to Preacher – Solomon Michaux.” Langford has done extensive research in Hopewell history.

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In an organization where â&#x20AC;&#x153;one suicide is too many,â&#x20AC;? leaders and fellow military members should ensure they know what steps to take if they suspect a co-worker of being suicidal, said Chaplain (Maj.) Andrew Ropp, Fort Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family life chaplain. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Approach the person directly and say â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m your friend and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m concerned about you. Are you thinking of hurting yourself? Are you thinking about killing yourself?,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ask the person very directly what he or she is thinking. Someone who is suicidal will very often respond honestly. Not in all cases, but in most cases he or she will be honest. By approaching it directly, it allows you to identify that there is a problem and from there you can say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s find someone who can help.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;If someone has a friend who may be suicidal, go to that friend. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hesitate to ask,â&#x20AC;? Ropp continued. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If they say no, keep an eye on them. Maybe ask them again the next day. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t give up. Let them know you think they are struggling. Get them to talk to somebody.â&#x20AC;?

For those unsure of how to approach someone, the chaplains can offer training. Multiple times throughout the year, Behavioral Health at Kenner Army Health Clinic, along with the chaplains, offers Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training that teaches others how to identify and intervene with someone who is suicidal, said Ropp. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People are often very uncomfortable approaching someone who may be suicidal,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People are uncertain on how to deal with it. Going to the ASIST training â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or something similar â&#x20AC;&#x201C; gives them a certain amount of confidence that â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I know more than I knew

before and I have a template for approaching someone and interacting with them.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;The ASIST course does a lot of role-playing. You get to practice those templates,â&#x20AC;? he continued. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You get to use the templates several times in the two days. The class gives them an increased level of confidence in themselves and a better awareness of what they can do to help someone, which makes them more effective.â&#x20AC;?

An ASIST session just concluded Wednesday, and the next one is set for later this year. For details, contact U.S. Public Health Service Capt. Kerima A. Gibbons at kerima.a.gibbons@us.army.mil or call (804) 734-9056.

For those interested in training before the next session, the chaplains are available to brief units on prevention and resources, said Ropp. They are also available for one-on-one counseling; whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unit-directed or the individual reaches out to them on their own.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most of our referrals come from leaders in a Soldierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chain of command who notice something, and we definitely support them,â&#x20AC;? said Ropp. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But anyone can visit us confidentially if they need to talk to someone.â&#x20AC;?

There are also several resources online for military members to access if they need assistance or if they want prevention training.

Military members and their Families in need of crisis assistance can contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Trained consultants are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year and can be contacted by dialing 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or by visiting their website at www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

Army leaders can access current health promotion guidance in newly revised Army Regulation 600-63 (Health Promotion) at www.army.mil/usapa/epubs/ pdf/r600_63.pdf and Army Pamphlet 600-24 (Health Promotion, Risk Reduction and Suicide Prevention) at www.army.mil/usapa/epubs/pdf/p600_24.pdf .

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Soldiers of the 54th Quartermaster Company, 530th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 49th QM Group, participate in a last roll call in memory of Pfc. David E. Vines Friday at Memorial Chapel.

Vines died July 16 at his barracks residence. His death is under investigation.

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Fort Lee Family member Rodney Hudson Jr., the son of Staff Sgt. Rodney Hudson and 1st Lt. Renea Jones-Hudson, participates in a July 19 Charlie Company, 262nd Quartermaster Battalion, 23rd QM Brigade, Family Readiness Group gathering at the Fort Lee Bowling Center. The meeting opened with presentations about suicide prevention and coping skills. Also, there were presentations on motorcycle and POV safety. After that, the Soldiers and Families enjoyed the games and festivities of the night. The FRG meetings are conducted quarterly. For additional information, call (804) 734-3014.

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(BELOW) Spc. Amanda McMillan and Cpl. Kelvin Murrell assemble one of the many fuel hoses that comprise the fuel distribution system.

FUELER TRAIN-UP 108th Quartermaster Company Petrolueum Supply Specialists, Others Practice Setting Up Tactical Bulk Storage Facility at McLaney Drop Zone

by T. Anthony Bell Senior Writer/Special Projects

PHOTOS BY T. ANTHONY BELL

(TOP) Pfc. Jacob Spencer and Sgt. Nathaniel Herring connect hoses to fuel bags during Fuel System Supply Point training July 17 at McLaney Drop Zone.

(ABOVE) Pfc. Issac Martinez carries valves used in the the setup.

Pfc. Marcus McKyer is hungry.

But it is not for that which nourishes the body. It is for the acquisition of knowledge and the camaraderie and team-building benefits that come with a challenging company training exercise.

McKyer, who has been out of advanced individual training for three months, got a good dose of all he hoped for when his unit, the 108th Quartermaster Company, set up a Fuel System Supply Point at McLaney Drop Zone July 18.

“It’s been very good,” said the 25-year-old Soldier, taking a break from his duties in near100 degree heat. “It gets us out here, brings us together and shows us that we can do something when we put our heads to it.”

That “something” is a capability that is a

part of the 108th’s core mission as a line fueling unit. Capt. Milena Williams, the company commander, said the FSSP setup served to further build upon skills Soldiers like McKyer learned in AIT. “The overall purpose was to teach, train and mentor Soldiers on the 120K FSSP,” she said after the exercise. “We have 242 Soldiers who have gone to AIT on Fort Lee, and we want to teach them how to employ the equipment they were trained on in AIT and to have them experience a FORSCOM unit field training exercise.”

Staff Sgt. Maurice Dockery, the unit’s 2nd Platoon sergeant, said the FSSP is a tactical asset that can be described as a bulk storage facility with an array of setup options and fueling capabilities.

“With the FSSP, we can refuel aircraft and we can refuel a tank or heavy tactical truck or

any other ground vehicle,” he said.

The three-day exercise featured the installation of 18 20,000-gallon-capacity fuel bags with receiving and issuing lines. The unit used day one to transport the system’s various components to the site location. Day two was spent setting up the systems, and day three allowed Soldiers the opportunity to make decisions based on various customer requirements, said Dockery.

“Soldiers used a schematic of what the systems looks like and they would run through different scenarios to figure out which bag would be used to issue or receive fuel,” he said.

Although none of the racquetball courtsized bags were filled with any fuel or water (sometimes used for training purposes), the FSSP took roughly a half day to complete.

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Name: Corienne Reisch Where she works: Directorate of Public Works, Environmental Management Office Job Title: Intern Education: Geography degree from Virginia Tech What does your work entail? â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of documentation, and we do a lot of reviews of the work orders that come through the office. We ensure that all environmental impacts

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How does your work impact the installation? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We make sure the facilities the installation needs are built while still making sure we are in compliance with all environmental laws. We save the garrison a lot of money in fines ,and we protect the land we defend.â&#x20AC;?

What does it mean to you to be a civilian employee? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really love serving the Soldiers and working for the government and trying to be responsible. I am really proud to work for the government and be a civil servant.â&#x20AC;?

What is most demanding about your job? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sometimes, there are so many different things going on at one time that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a challenge to focus on each task as it comes and get it rolling quickly.â&#x20AC;?

What do you like most about your job? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something different every day. I love that some days I work with people and some days Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m working on projects. I love that my job also gives me flexibility to do outreach and education. I also love my co-workers.â&#x20AC;?

How do you define success? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think success is loving what you do and giving it your best everyday. â&#x20AC;?

What is one thing you cannot live without? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Knowing God.â&#x20AC;?

What is your proudest accomplishment? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m pretty proud to be a Hokie.â&#x20AC;?

Do you have any hobbies? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I do, knitting and quilt-

ing. I like to hike and do crafts.â&#x20AC;?

(Reisch has crocheted a purse using plastic bags.)

Who is most important you? â&#x20AC;&#x153;My family.â&#x20AC;?

What is your favorite quote? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatever you do, do it to the glory of God.â&#x20AC;? (Based on 1st Corinthians 10:31) â&#x20AC;&#x153;So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.â&#x20AC;?

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Where is your favorite place to vacation? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The beach!â&#x20AC;?

Do you volunteer? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am a member of the Jessica Ann Moore Scholarship Board.â&#x20AC;?

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What is your favorite work activity? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Outreach and education.â&#x20AC;? (Reisch sported an outfit made from plastic bags during the intense heat at the Fourth at the Fort event and again at the Life at Lee event while handing out reusable shopping bags. She said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of her favorite activities.)

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Featuring selections from some of the world’s best-known composers, the Aug. 3 City Point concert in Hopewell will be a “memorable and monumental” evening, promised Chief Warrant Officer 5 Charles H. Vollherbst, commander of the 392nd Army Band.

The free outdoor concert begins at 7 PHOTO BY KATHRYN C. WEIGEL p.m. on the grounds of General Grant’s Headquarters at 1001 Pecan Ave. The per- The Aug. 3 concert by the 392nd Army Band and the formance is open to the general public.

Petersburg Symphony Orchestra will be held outside the “We’re really excited about this first- Appomattox Manor house where Gen. Ulysses S. Grant time partnership event with the Petersburg was headquartered for the Siege of Petersburg during the Symphony Orchestra,” Vollherbst said. Civil War. “Our guests will hear two top-notch musical organizations playing some beautiful and inspiring conductor of the Boston Pops Orchestra.

“The key to making a performance of 1812 work is pieces. You have the finesse and artistry of the Petersburg Symphony (under the baton of Ulysses Kirksey), paired to think of the cannons as ‘instruments’ instead of ‘artilwith the pride and professionalism of the 392nd Army lery,’” he added. “We use a second conductor with a score Band, and the backdrop is historic City Point … it doesn’t that is specially marked to ensure the cannons fire at the appropriate moment. This involves precise coordination get much better than that.”

Offering a glimpse of the evening’s music lineup, between the band, the battery commander and the cannon Vollherbst said the band’s team leader and primary trom- crew (Soldiers from the 832nd Ordnance Battalion will be bonist, Sgt. 1st Class Gary Kunde, will conduct the open- featured during the Aug. 3 concert).

“As long as these people and the orchestra have their ing number – the “Olympic Fanfare and Theme,” by John respective parts down, the piece will come together easWilliams.

“It was originally composed for the 1984 Summer ily,” Vollherbst said.

Touching on the significance of his band’s first-time Olympics in Los Angeles and featured the U.S. Army Herald Trumpets when it debuted at the opening ceremo- performance with the Petersburg Symphony, the comnies,” the commander noted. “With the start of the 2012 mander said it’s always a great privilege to “work alongSummer Olympics in London (on Friday, July 27), we felt side other professional musicians,” and they’re already it was a totally appropriate piece to set the mood for the experiencing an atmosphere of inspiration and mutual admiration as the two groups bring the show together. evening.”

“It’s an opportunity also to explore new territory,” he The works of other famous composers like Morton Gould, Leonard Bernstein, John Philip Sousa, Andrew said. “The primary difference between a band and an Lloyd Weber, Gustav Holst and Russia’s Peter Ilyich orchestra is the strings (violins, violas, cellos and string Tchaikovsky will follow. The repertoire will include basses), which function as the primary melody makers for powerful and popular Broadway pieces from “West Side an orchestra. The members of the 392nd will make up the Story” and “Phantom of the Opera,” in addition to pa- majority of the brass, woodwind and percussion sections triotic numbers like “American Salute” (which features of the orchestra for this concert. The symphony will add the melody of “When Johnny Comes Marching Home”), color, volume and flash to the performance.

“Performing together will require a bit of stylistic ‘rethe “Washington Post March” and a salute to America’s tooling’ on our part,” he also said, “but that makes it a armed forces.

“We’ll close with Tchaikovsky’s ‘Overture 1812,’ and great learning experience. In the end, it’s all about the muyes, it will feature the one thing that delights most audi- sic. We’ll walk away knowing we gave another audience a great show, and that’s our bread and butter.” ences … cannon fire,” Vollherbst said.

Concert-goers are reminded to take lawn chairs and/or Sharing a bit of his “Overture” knowledge, the commander said many mistakenly associate the piece with blankets for seating at the performance. Arrive early to althe American-British War of 1812 rather than the French- low time for parking. Those who would like to take a picRussian conflict of the same name. The popularity of the nic basket for dinner are welcome to do so. The inclement piece can be credited to Arthur Fiedler, the well-known weather date for the concert is Aug. 4.

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f all the commodities found in Colonial Heights, military pride is perhaps the most abundant, according to City Manager Thomas L. Mattis.

“We’re sure proud of what (the military does) for us as a country,” he said. “We’re proud of our Soldiers here, and we’re glad they are our neighbors. A high percentage of city residents first came to the area because of Fort Lee.” Many people who settled in Colonial Heights moved to the region because they or their parents were stationed at Fort Lee, worked here in civilian jobs or retired from active duty to a home in the city.

“We’re very proud of our relationship with Fort Lee as well, and we recognize its importance to our community,” Mattis said.

The most prosperous of the cities near Fort Lee, Colonial Heights is the central retail shopping area for much of the immediate region. The city was chosen as the site for construction of an 800,000-square-foot mall in the late 1980s.

Completed in 1989, the Southpark complex spawned additional new shopping centers nearby. Medical and other professional offices have since gravitated to that area of the city once described as a “bedroom community.”

Extension of Temple Avenue across the Appomattox River and through Prince George County to Route 36 (opposite Fort Lee’s Sisisky Gate) in the mid-1980s had made

the city more easily accessible by post personnel. Before that, entry into Colonial Heights was via Petersburg or Chesterfield County.

In 2010, the city generated the second highest per capital sales tax revenue in Virginia. Its 17,500 residents receive a lot of help from Fort Lee personnel and other area patrons or visitors in generating some $12 million in retail sales, restaurant and hotel tax revenue for the municipality each year.

The city’s revenue is “clearly driven in a large way by the folks at Fort Lee who visit our town, and we’re very appreciative of that,” said Mattis.

While shopping opportunities may be the first thing about Colonial Heights to catch the attention of new area residents, Mattis considers the city’s Department of Parks and Recreation programs and facilities its “best kept secret.”

“Our programs and recreation areas are stellar. They are bigger and better than what you typically find in a town our size,” he said. Making note of the access to the Appomattox River and Swift Creek, Mattis said he often sees Soldiers fishing or using the city’s parks. Fort Lee’s Outdoor Recreation Office has a kayaking excursion on the river every other week during the summer.

Colonial Heights citizens and leaders see a lot more than dollar signs when they look at Fort Lee, the city manager said. “There’s a long history of positive relations. … We don’t see any of the stereotypical behavior (some areas expect from military personnel). All of the Soldiers who come to town are well behaved and respectful. … There

are no adverse effects, no He is hopeful, for examrowdiness.” ple, that military members The favorable interacwill need and use the motions between Fort Lee tel rooms and other ameniand Colonial Heights have ties built in the area in rebeen “a real pleasant sursponse to the post growth prise,” said Mattis, who brought by the 2005 Base has never before worked Realignment and Closure near a military installation.

Act. “The command staff seems Take a closer look at the to understand and respect history of Colonial Heights, Petersburg its relationship with the ciand you’ll learn that it has vilian communities. They seen its share of military Colonial Heightts and Hopewell reach out and keep us inaction through the centuthe Cou unties of formed,” he said. The comries. A sub-tribe of Native mand staff also has paved Americans within Chief Chesterfield d, Dinwiddie the way for the city’s good Powhatan’s confederaand Princ ce George relations with troops, Mattis tion had a town within the believes. current city limits and its Looking toward the furesidents participated in the ture, the city manager sees a 1622 and 1644 attacks on need for a balance between Fort Lee providing all the ser- English settlers in the region. vices and amenities needed by its residents and the military The American Revolutionary War brought Colonial members and their Families taking advantage of what is Heights its name, thanks to the French General Marquis de available in the civilian arena. “It’s important for Fort Lee Lafayette. His troops, known as the Coloniels, deployed arto remember that we welcome Soldiers and their leaders in tillery along the high river bluffs overlooking Petersburg, our community, and we need those commercial dollars (they which was occupied by the British, in 1781. The area from help generate).” which the French shelled the British became known as

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For more photos of Colonial Heights, visit www.facebook.com/fortleetraveller. The City of Colonial Heights website is www.colonial-heights.com.

Colonial Heights. The name was given to a subdivision in 1906. The growing residential area was incorporated as a town in Chesterfield County in 1926 and became an independent city in 1948.

Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee made his headquarters at Violet Bank – now a museum – from June through September of 1864 during the Siege of Petersburg. The house, originally built in 1778, was destroyed by fire, rebuilt and later modified. Today, it is considered an excellent example of Federal design and American interior decorative arts. It is on the National Register of Historic Places and is a Virginia Historic Landmark.

Violet Bank Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Sunday, 1-6 p.m. Admission is free but donations are accepted. It houses a wide array of Civil War artifacts as well as furniture, glass, ceramics, textiles and books.

Another historic site, Fort Clifton, which was a Confederate stronghold, is the site of a spring arts and crafts festival that also features Civil War relic exhibits and re-enactors. The Fort Clifton Festival has been held each Mother’s Day weekend since 1976.

The city also boasts what may be the oldest brick house in Virginia and is certainly the oldest in the region. Built in 1685 by English settler Richard Kennon and known today as Old Brick House, the structure is between Swift Creek and the river. It is open for tours by appointment and can be rented for special occasions.

While Colonial Heights does not have much room for new construction, the city is focused on what Mattis calls “gentle redevelopment.” Construction of a new $16 million courthouse has begun. Private and public investment in this and other improvements in the city’s original commercial area will total more than $36 million in the Boulevard Modernization Project.

“All of the commercial centers in Colonial Heights have essentially been designed with the military in mind,” said Mattis. “We’ve made sure we’ve maintained the small town appearance and all that comes with it – a safe environment, an attractive community. … Our goal is to find the right balance between being a small town and supporting all our friends.”

“We’ll always be looking for ways to solidify and improve our relationship with the fort and individual Soldiers,” Mattis said. “BRAC brought many good chances” to the Tri-City Area, and Colonial Heights is appreciative of that.

Editor’s Note: This is the second article in a six-part series that will focus on the communities surrounding Fort Lee. The goal of the overall presentation is to increase awareness of the localities among service members and their Families and promote the strong partnership that exists between Fort Lee and its closest neighbors. Readers are encouraged to share their thoughts about the series or the highlighted communities through our Facebook site at www.facebook.com/ ftleetraveller.

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(CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT) Fort Lee Family Housing resident Alexa Daley waits while Cherry Henley puts the finishing touches on her painted face during the annual Life at Lee event July 21 at the Welcome Center on Sisisky Boulevard. Each year, the Villages hosts a community day with free food, fun and prizes to show appreciation to resiGHQWV Â&#x2021; &DSW -RQZD\QH /LQGVH\ IURP &$6&20 attends the event as Capt. Rex from the Clone Wars animated series while fellow â&#x20AC;&#x153;Star Warsâ&#x20AC;? enthusiast Robert Stoagie Schwank appears as a VWRUP WURRSHU Â&#x2021; <RXQJVWHUV HQMR\ SOD\LQJ LQ WKH splash park before a mid-afternoon storm scatWHUHG WKH FURZG Â&#x2021; &RULHQQH 5HLVFK (QYLURQPHQWDO Management Office, plays a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Guess the Artifact Gameâ&#x20AC;? with event participants.

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DoD Upates Enlistment Education Requirements The Department of Defense has announced that eligible students with diplomas from home schools, virtual/distance learning and adult/alternative schools, who score 50 or above on the Armed Forces Qualification Test, will now receive Tier 1 enlistment priority.

The policy change implements the 2012 NDAA requirement. Previously, many of these graduates received Tier 2 enlistment priority.

The purpose of the DoD education credential policy is to predict adaptation to the military and successful completion of military service. The education credential tiers were initially developed over 30 years ago, based on first-term attrition rates associated with various education credential types.

Numerous studies have shown education credential source or type as a predictor of first-term attrition. Aptitude, as measured by the AFQT, also predicts attrition behavior. Those with diplomas from home

schools, virtual/distance learning and adult/alternative schools who score above 50 on the AFQT have similar attrition to traditional high school graduates. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important for everyone interested in joining the military to understand that the current competitive recruiting environment, high retention and force reductions have impacted the number of positions available to interested applicants,â&#x20AC;? said Lernes Hebert, acting director of Accession Policy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;High demand has also affected the waiting time to enter the military. On average, a typical recruit is now entering the military eight or nine months after his or her initial visit with a recruiter.â&#x20AC;?

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A shortage of NCOs exacerbated the setup process, said Williams, but the unit used the opportunity to shore up the skills of less experienced Soldiers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had the privates from AIT come up with the design,â&#x20AC;? said Williams, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and they were teaching others how the system should be assembled.â&#x20AC;?

McKyer said the training he received in AIT is fairly basic compared to the unit training he received during the exercise. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We set up an FSSP, but it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t this big,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is more complicated and more labor intensive.â&#x20AC;?

Dockery said FSSP training is scheduled about four times a year to keep up with the large number of new Soldiers reporting to the unit. He added the exercises seem to bolster Soldiersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sense of purpose. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great to work with a bunch of Soldiers who want to learn,â&#x20AC;? he said in reference to Soldiersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; attitudes toward field training. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easier for me to be able to manage a group of Soldiers who want to be trained and who feed off the training.â&#x20AC;?

Williams agreed that Soldiers desire training that is challenging and meaningful. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They loved the field â&#x20AC;Ś,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They built morale, esprit de corps and team-building skills because they experienced working closely together

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Williams added the exercise was invaluable in improving the unitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission effectiveness. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our Soldiers and leaders all received valuable time in the field with their Soldiers, and that enabled them to see how they would perform under the stress of a strenuous mission and heat of summer,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone learned what you would need to do to get a unit out to the field with equipment while sustaining their Soldiers and themselves. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Finally, as I have heard from many of our Soldiers, they learned that shared adversity and triumph over a hard mission makes the unit come together and creates a strong unit through cohesion.â&#x20AC;?

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(BELOW) From right, Sgt. Daniel Freeman, holding the guidon for the Army Logistics Course, and Staff Sgt. Christopher Fournier, holding the guidon for the Senior Leader Course, await the start of the Transportation Corps run Wednesday morning at Williams Stadium. The run was the opening event for this year’s Transportation Symposium, which continues through Friday. More than 1,000 troops participated in the high-spirited event, including a large group representing the 7th Sustainment Brigade at Fort Eustis. (LEFT) Col. Andrew Peters, assistant commandant of the Transportation School, and his guidon bearer, Sgt. Jarvez Wilkes, lead the way out of Williams Stadium at the start of the run. (BELOW LEFT) Transportation students from the Army Logistics University show their enthusiasm as they pass in front of the command group that cheered runners on as they approached the end of the 2-mile run.

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(ABOVE) Command Sgt. Maj. Allen B. Offord Jr., regimental CSM for the Transportation Corps, encourages passing troops to “make some noise” as they near the end of a 2-mile run Wednesday that kicked off the 2012 TC Symposium. (LEFT) Sgt. 1st Class James Pollard from the 508th Transportation Company, 262nd Quartermaster Battalion, applies a “high five” to the Transportation Corps banner that was stretched over B Avenue for the TC run.

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Prior airborne experience is not a prerequisite for membership or attending.

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Toastmasters

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OCS Board

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ROCK CHURCH OF PETERSBURG Regimental Club Lunch

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Registration is being held at Memorial Chapel, building 10600 at the corner of Sisisky Avenue and Battle Drive.

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Right Arm Night

Maj. Gen. Larry D. Wyche, commanding general of the Combined Arms Support Command, will host Family and MWR’s Right Arm Night, 5 p.m., July 27 at the Overtime

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Family and MWR offers a time for bosses to relax and build camaraderie off duty with their “right arm” throughout the year. It is open to all ranks and all services, military or civilian.

For details, call (804) 734-7547.

Live at Five

Fort Lee’s Live at Five outdoor concert series continues each Friday at 5 p.m. at the HideAway’s party area next to the Outdoor Recreation facility. Food and beverages are available for purchase. Local deejays provide music until 6 p.m. when the evening’s featured band takes the stage.

A small playground is available for children.

Concert-goers are encouraged to take lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Prohibited are pets, coolers, backpacks, fireworks and outside food and beverages.

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The Petersburg Generals baseball team is offering 100 free tickets to active duty service members and their Families (with valid military identification cards) for the game on July 29 at 4:05 p.m.

Service members are asked to arrive at least 30 minutes before game time. Those attending with a company or platoon should be in uniform.

The Generals, a team of college students from across the nation, play at the Petersburg Sports Complex, 100 Ballpark Road.

For details, call Petersburg Parks and Leisure Services at (804) 733-2394.

Bean Bag Toss Tourneys

Bean Bag Toss Tournaments are set for the HideAway (on 5th Street, just off C Avenue) on Aug. 3, Sept. 7 and Oct. 5. Each tournament will be double elimination. Prizes will be awarded to the winners. Each team must consist of two people.

Participants may register at the HideAway, 5-6 p.m., on the day of the tournament. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Competition will start at 6 p.m. The cost is $10 per team.

For details, call (804) 734-6106.

Parents Class

A self-care class for parents who would like to obtain over-the-counter children’s medications from Kenner Army Health Clinic Pharmacy is offered on the first Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. in the Preventive Medicine classroom on Kenner’s second floor. The next class is set for Aug. 2.

For details or registration, call (804) 734-9125. Parents may also register at the Wilkerson Pediatric Clinic.

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ACS Family Team Building

Army Community Service offers ongoing classes in its Army Family Team Building curriculum. All classes are held 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at ACS, building 9023. Childcare is available.

The next sessions are Management Skills, Level 2, on Aug. 7-8; and Leadership Skills, Level 3, on Aug. 14-15.

For details or a full schedule, call (804) 734-6388.

Financial Readiness

Seventeen courses aimed at improving one’s financial readiness are offered by the Fort Lee Army Community Service. Classes are usually held at ACS, building 9023 and meet 1-3 p.m.

For details, call (804) 734-6388.

28 and Sept. 25.

Sponsorship will meet Aug. 28 and Sept. 25.

ACS also holds a newcomers’ briefing every Monday at 2 p.m. at the Soldier Support Center, Room 125. Spouses and civilians new to Fort Lee are welcome to attend to discover the resources, programs and services available to them.

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

Resilience Training

Army Community Service has slated Master Resilience Training sessions to help Family members take a productive approach to the challenges of the military lifestyle.

Reservations are required for the sessions at the Soldier Support Center, Room 109.

Each class is 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Modules and their dates are as follows: Module 3, July 31; and Module 4, Aug. 22.

For details, call (804) 734-7636.

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Army Community Service offers four Relocation Readiness classes at Fort Lee. The next Overseas Briefings are set for Aug. 3 and Sept. 7, 9 a.m. - noon, at the Soldier Support Center..

The other classes are 10 a.m. to noon at the ACS building. Hearts Apart will meet Aug. 3 and Sept. 7.

Immigration and Citizenship will meet July 31, Aug.

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The last round of swim lessons at Battle Drive Pool is set for July 30 - Aug. 9. Participants must be at least 5 years old.

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AUSA Golf Tourney

The Association of the United States Army will hold a golf tournament Aug. 17 at Fort Lee’s Cardinal Golf Course beginning at 12:30 p.m. The cost is $35-$55 and covers greens fee, cart, barbecue and door prizes.

To register, call (804) 734-0595 or 734-1563.

Intramural Racketball

Players in Fort Lee’s Intramural Racquetball League will meet July 31, 5 p.m., at MacLaugjhlin Fitness Center.

The league is open to beginners as well as masters of the court who are active duty, reservists, spouses, Department of Defense Civilians and retirees.

For details, call (804) 765-3896.

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The Fort Lee Bowling Center offers team-building events Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., at its facility on Battle Drive. For teams of 12 or more, the cost is $1 per game and $1 for shoes per individual.

To make reservations, call (804) 734-6860.

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Kayak the Appomattox

FMWR’s Outdoor Recreation is offering opportunities to kayak on the Appomattox River. The $10 fee includes all equipment. Participants must register two days in advance. Outings depart at 5:30 p.m. from Roslyn Landing in Colonial Heights.

Kayaking is available every other Wednesday. The next outing will be Aug. 1. Others are planned for Aug. 15 and 29; and Sept. 12 and 26.

For details, call (804) 765-2212 or visit www.leemwr. com/events.htm#kayak.

Softball Intramurals

Registration is under way for Fall Softball Intramurals through the Family and MWR Sports Office. Entry forms are available at MacLaughlin and Clark fitness centers.

There is no charge to participate.

The intramurals are open to active duty military and Family members.

The coaches meet Aug. 23, 4 p.m., at MacLaughlin with the season starting Aug. 29. There will be a postseason tournament Oct. 22-24.

For details, call (804) 765-3896.

Boot Camp Fitness

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Center. Each costs $4 per class or $20 for 10 classes.

Total Body Boot Camp meets Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m.

Lunch-time classes meet Wednesdays, noon - 12:45 p.m., and Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. All of the group exercise classes involve calisthenics such as push-ups, jumping jacks, crunches, squats and other body weight exercises. For details, call (804) 734-6198.

YOUTH CYSS Registration

Child, Youth and School Services will open registration Aug. 1 for several programs. They are before- and afterschool care for youth attending Prince George County Public Schools, part-day pre-school and Pre-K Strong Beginnings. The cost is based on total Family income.

Parents should register children with CYSS before Aug. 1 so that enrollment will take less time.

School children may be registered for before- or afterschool care or both.

The pre-school program is for ages 3 and 4. Parents can choose two, three or five days a week. The hours are 9 a.m. - noon or 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Designed for children who will enter kindergarten in the fall of 2013, the Pre-K program meets five days a week, 9 a.m. - noon.

For details on these programs, call (804) 765-3852.

Football, Cheerleading

Registration for flag and tackle football and cheerleading continues through July 31, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., at the Child, Youth and School Services Registration Office. The teams are open to dependents of military, Department of Defense Civilians, DoD contractors and non-DoD contractors. Cost varies. Activity fees are not refundable.

Flag football is for youth 5-7 years old. Tackle football is for youth 7-14 years old. Cheerleading is for youth 5-14 years old.

A current sports physical and birth certificate are required at registration for these activities.

For details, call (804) 765-3852.

Martial Arts Classes

Child, Youth and School Services is offering two martial arts classes for military, Department of Defense and DoD contractor Family members.

SKIES Mixed Martial Arts Classes for ages 5-17 meet Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-7 p.m. The cost is $55 a month.

The SKIES Pee Wee Mixed Martial Arts Classes for ages 3-5 meet Tuesdays or Thursdays, 5:10-5:55 p.m. The cost is $28 a month for four classes.

Both classes meet in the Child Development Center Multi-Program facility, building 10622.

For details about these and other youth classes and registration, call (804) 765-3852.

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The second annual Donnie Frenier Memorial 3-D Shoot will be held Aug. 18-19 at the Dixie Bowmen Archery Club range on East Quaker Road, Prince George. All proceeds will benefit the Wounded Warriors Program.

For details, call (804) 721-6777.

Race for the Cause

The Tri-Cities Roadrunners will hold its 29th annual 5K Race for the Cause Aug. 18, 8 a.m., at White Bank Park, Colonial Heights. All proceeds will benefit the cancer center at Southside Regional Medical Center and Friends of Massey Cancer Center in Chester and Colonial Heights for education about and detection and treatment of cancer.

For details and registration, visit www. tricitiesroadrunners.org or call (910) 263-1951.

Car, Cycle Wash

A charity car and motorcycle wash will be held Aug. 11, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., at Commonwealth Power Sports, 2000 Waterside Road, Prince George. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Petersburg Disabled

American Veterans Association.

For details, call (804) 896-1073.

Kids Concert

A free concert for kids is slated for Aug. 4, 10:30 -11:15 a.m. at the Chester Library, 11800 Centre Street, Chester.

It will feature Jonny Cecka and the Lollygags.

To register, visit www.library.chesterfield.gov or call (804) 748-6314.

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DSVA Golf Tourney

The Desert Storm Veterans Association is holdings its VII Corps DSVA Golf Tournament Sept. 14, beginning at 9 a.m., at Meadow Farms Golf Course, 4300 Flat Run Road, Locust Grove. Registration is due by Sept. 4.

Proceeds benefit the organization’s scholarship fund.

For details, call Harold Shrewsbury at (703) 278-8873.

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The Chesterfield Public Library System is offering the Fischer Sundae Puppets Amazing Dreams show at each of its eight branches during August. The material is targeted to children ages 3-8. Registration is recommended.

For registration and a full schedule of this and other special programs, visit www.library.chesterfield.gov.

Breast Cancer Benefit

The Brides Against Breast Cancer’s national tour of designer wedding gowns will be at the Omni Richmond Hotel, 100 S. 12th St., Richmond, Aug. 17-18. Gowns and accessories are sold at up to 85 percent off retail price. With military identification, active duty personnel and reservists are eligible for a 20 percent discount on dress sales.

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