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COMMENTARY | GOLD STAR FAMILIES

America pays tribute to Gold Star families America will pay respect Friday to the spouses and families of fallen members of the U.S. Armed Forces.

A resolution to designate Gold Star Wives Day was recently approved by the U.S. Senate in recognition of the sacrifices made by these spouses and family members.

The Senate resolution states the military service members and veterans “bear the burden of protecting the freedom of the people of the United States and … the sacrifices of the families of the fallen members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United

States should never be forgotten.”

“Remembrance days like Gold Star Wives Day specifically honor the sacrifices of some of the individuals a Fallen Soldier has left behind,” said Donna Engeman, Survivor Outreach Services program manager, U.S. Army Installation Management Command. “The sacrifices of a Gold Star wife reach beyond losing the person she considers a life partner – it is a loss of goals and expectations, it impacts her identity within the Army culture and completely changes the path of her future.

“The importance of Gold Star

Wives Day is that it brings acknowledgement to and honors the many sacrifices of these incredibly courageous and resilient women,” she added.

The Department of Defense presents one of two lapel pins – the Gold Star Lapel Pin or the Next of Kin Lapel Pin – to Gold Star Family members. The pins are worn by the survivors to recognize their sacrifices and as a way for others to pay tribute to them.

The Gold Star Lapel Button – a 1/4 inch gold star on a purple disc within a wreath of gold laurel leaves – is presented to fam-

/HWWHU WR WKH (GLWRU 1DWLRQDO +HDOWKFDUH 'HFLVLRQV 'D\ Dear Fort Lee Community: National Healthcare Decisions Day exists to inspire, educate and empower the public and health providers about the importance of advance care planning.

National Healthcare Decisions Day is an important moment of awareness and education, focused on encouraging everyone, including those who are healthy and

in the prime of their life, to think about and document care treatment preferences before a crisis.

Advance Healthcare Directives provide comfort and reassurance that one’s wishes are being honored.

According to Nathan A. Kottkamp, Esq., chairman of the NHDD Initiative 2013, “An advance care directive is a le-

Fort Lee

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ily members of deployed Soldiers who die while in support of overseas operations or who succumb to their wounds in theater. Eligible survivors are the Soldier’s widow or widower; each parent; each child, stepchild, or child through adoption; and (half) siblings.

Current military survivors are also authorized to wear the pin on their dress uniforms.

Upon a Soldier’s passing, his or her family is then known as a Gold Star Family, which includes Gold Star Mother, Wife and Father. Another button the family is eligible for is the Next of Kin Lapel Pin (gold star surrounded by sprigs of oak within a circle), which is presented to widow(ers); parents and primary next of kin of armed service members who die while serving on active duty (to include Army Reserve or National Guard on a drill status).

A Gold Star Service Flag, which

gal document that sets forth the kinds of care a person does or does not want in the event of incapacity, particularly at the end of life. And, ideally, it also names a specific person to be sure that those wishes are honored.

“As a result of National Healthcare Decisions Day, many more people in our community can be expected to have thoughtful conversations about their health care decisions and complete reliable advance directives to make their wishes known,” said Kottkamp.

Specifically, on April 16, from 3-5 p.m., Crater Community Hospice is wel-

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Liaison between the printer and the commanding general, Fort Lee, is maintained by the Public Affairs Office, Fort Lee. Circulation: 13,000. This Civilian Enterprise newspaper is an authorized publication. Contents of the “Traveller” are not necessarily the official view of, nor endorsed by, the U.S. Army Combined Arms Support Command and Fort Lee. Advertising in this publication including inserts or supplements does not constitute endorsement by the Department of the Army or Military Newspapers of Virginia. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation, or any other non merit factor. If a violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser is confirmed, the printer shall refuse to print advertising from that source until violation is corrected. The “Traveller” is an unofficial publication authorized by AR 360-1, and printed by the Military Newspapers of Virginia, a private firm in no way connected with the U. S. Army Combined Arms Support Command or Fort Lee. The editorial content is prepared, edited and provided by the Public Affairs Office of Headquarters, U. S. Army Garrison, Fort Lee.

represents the death of the service member, is also given to the families.

Cynthia Ozbat, a Gold Star mom whose son, Capt. Jesse Ozbat, was killed by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan, received her Gold Star Lapel Button last June at his funeral. She said wearing the pin gives her an opportunity to explain what a Gold Star Family is and opens opportunities to talk about her son. It’s a way of keeping him alive.

“It gives me an opportunity to express to people that my son made a sacrifice. I think people need to realize the sacrifice; put a face to it so to speak, that there are family members left behind,” Ozbat said. “It makes it more real to people. It’s an opportunity to bring honor (to the fallen Soldier).”

– IMCOM Public Affairs and Danielle Ozbat, Gold Star Wife

coming the public to join them at 3916 S. Crater Road, Petersburg, for free information about advance care planning and advance directive forms.

In addition, CCH will have an attorney present who can assist in the completion of directives and answer any questions.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Kottkamp said that the “NHDD, on April 16, is a reminder for all of us to plan ahead, since many of us just need a little inspiration to get started.”

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Chief Warrant Officer 4 Mark G. Davis, AlliedTrades instructor, U.S. Army Ordnance School, shows Senator Tim Kaine, Virginia, some of the products created by the computer-aided design Kevin Koehler milling machines used in the Ordnance School’s AlliedTrades course. Kaine toured the Combined Arms Support Command onTuesday to learn about the many credentialing opportunities available to sustainment Soldiers.

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Women’s observance focuses on STEM accomplishments/careers Patrick Buffett Managing Editor

The shortage of women in the career fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics – or STEM for short – was the focus of a special gathering here Friday in front of the U.S. Army Women’s Museum.

Drawing a small but appreciative crowd, the National Women’s History Month observance was co-hosted by the 23rd Quartermaster Brigade, the museum and the Fort Lee Equal Opportunity Office.

It featured two guest speakers and entertainment by a jazz ensemble from the 392nd Army Band. An opening performance of

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“Sweet Home Chicago” paid tribute to the first lady of song, Ella Fitzgerald, and featured Staff Sgt. Terra Allen as the vocalist.

In her introductory remarks, Capt. Glandis E. Williams, the event’s nar-

rator, cited a National Science Foundation statistic.

“Women make up 46 percent of the nation’s workforce, but hold only 24 percent of the jobs in the technical or STEM fields,” she said.

“This year’s observance theme (“Women Inspiring Innovation through Imagination: Celebrating Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics”) highlights the need to encour-

age Americans to embrace careers in these areas.”

Williams then introduced the first guest speaker, Francoise Bonnell, director of the USAWM. Her talk focused on the significant and historic achievements of women in the STEM fields.

“There was one young lady named Mary Blackmore who had a linguistics degree from Emory and Henry College,” Bonnell said. “After enlisting in the Women’s Army Corps, she was asked if she would be willing to serve (overseas) using her foreign language skills.

When Blackmore accepted that challenge, she immediately received an FBI security clearance, cryptographic and combat skills training, and she was sent to New Guinea where she was put to work in General MacArthur’s headquarters cracking Japanese code.”

Despite the stresses of living in the jungle alongside male combat troops, and the challenge of figuring out the Japanese signal codes that changed two to three times each day, Blackmore excelled and, according to Bonnell’s account, it contributed to the U.S. victory in the Pacific.

Other examples cited by the museum director included Helen Robertson, the only WAC assigned to the Army Veterinary Corps, and Mona Washington, a black businesswoman who joined the service at the onset of World War II and eventually became the primary pharmacist at Fort Dix, N.J. “Today, the chief information officer, (Army) G-6, is Susan Lawrence.

She oversees all of the technological needs of the Army and is focused on SEE WOMEN, PAGE 21

SUHVLGHQWLDO KRQRUV Brig. Gen. Stephen E. Farmen, Chief ofTransportation, and Command Sgt. Maj. Allen B. Offord Jr.,Transportation Corps regimental CSM, salute during the playing of “Taps” March 29, at a wreath laying ceremony in honor of President JohnTyler’s birthday.

Farmen delivered remarks on behalf of President Barrack Obama. “PresidentTyler’s contributions to his country were notable,” Farmen said. “He ascended the ladder to the presidency with a calm and self assured attitude, always careful to be a responsible president and Virginian.”

To pay homage to the nation’s leaders, ceremonies like this are held annually at the gravesite of each of the former presidents on their birthday.Tyler was born March 29, 1790, in Charles City County. He served as governor of Virginia twice and was the first vice president to succeed as president upon the death of William Henry Harrison in 1841.Tyler was the 10th president of the United States.

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Mahone Avenue Road Work The Directorate of Public Works will make road improvements to Mahone Avenue, April 5-6. The work will be performed from the access control gate to A Avenue. On April 5, inbound and outbound lanes will operate with some detours.

On April 6, only the inbound lane will be open.

Directional signs and flagmen will carry out traffic control both days. To avoid congestion and delays, drivers may want to take alternate routes. DPW thanks everyone in advance for patience and cooperation.

For details, call (804) 734-5087.

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William F. Moore, deputy to the commanding general, Combined Arms Support Command, right, Lt. Gen. Raymond V. Mason, U.S. Army deputy chief of staff, G-4 (Logistics), and the Honorable Katherine Hammack, assistant secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment, listen intently March 27 during panel presentations at the Army Energy Summit.This forum provided an opportunity for dialogue on the continued development of an energy-informed culture.

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WEST POINT, N.Y. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; More than 580 cadets squeezed into Arnold Auditorium March 27 to hear from four senior Army leaders on the subject of developing a more energy-informed culture.

Lt. Gen. Raymond V. Mason, the Department of the Army deputy chief of staff for logistics, told cadets the Armyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s push to develop energy-efficient technologies and train its Soldiers to be energy-conscious is all about the warfighters. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This focus on operational energy is not about, necessarily, trying to save fuel,â&#x20AC;?

Mason said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about making you more combat-effective and reducing your risk.â&#x20AC;?

The panel discussion was the culminating event in the daylong Army EnergyInformed Culture Summit. Joining Mason on the panel were Tad Davis, the U.S. Army Reserve Commandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s director of Services and Infrastructure Core Enterprise; Brig.

Gen. Michael Stone, the Michigan National Guard assistant adjutant general; and the Honorable Katherine Hammack, the assis-

tant secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment.

Hammack, who chose West Point in 2011 as one of the pilot installations for the Armyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Net Zero Energy program, spoke on the theme of enhancing mission effectiveness through an energy-informed culture. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ensuring all of our Soldiers have energy at the right place and the right time to do their mission while at the same time we reduce risk and vulnerability,â&#x20AC;? Hammack said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Because, really, the Armyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to accomplish our mission on a global scale depends upon secure, uninterrupted access to power and energy.â&#x20AC;?

The Net Zero Energy initiative is an integrated approach to reaching the Armyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal of producing as much energy as consumed on an installation over a period of one year.

The other two components of Net Zero relates to water and waste. Hammack is not a fan of plastic water bottles and said anyone who attends a meeting with one tends to get a lecture from her on the subject.

SEE SUMMIT, PAGE 22

CYSS Family Child Care is seeking enthusiastic home-care providers for children four weeks to 12 years of age. Applicants should be 18 years or older and a spouse of an active duty Soldier at Fort Lee assigned to quarters or an off-post day care home that has been licensed through the state of Virginia.

Providers accepted must complete an orientation and two-week training session.

The deadline to apply is April 12. Application packets are available at the Family Child Care office, building 10612, Yorktown Drive.

For details, call (804) 765-3787 or 734-3850.

Dental Clinic Closure Bull Dental Clinic and the dental section at Mosier Troop Medical Clinic on the Ordnance Campus will not open until 10:30 a.m. on April 16. Clinic providers and staff will participate in a mandatory virtual symposium with the U.S. Army Dental Command. For details, call (804) 734-9617.

Host Families Requested The International Military Student Office at the Army Logistics University is always looking for community members on and off-post to serve as social sponsors for international students who attend classes at Fort Lee. The hosts help the students to learn more about the local community and make them feel welcome as visitors to the U.S. For details, call (804) 765-8159 or email rebecca.a.joyner2.civ@mail.mil.

Asian PaciďŹ c Event The planning committee for Fort Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month observance seeks volunteer family members, Soldiers and community members who would like to help organize or participate in the event, tentatively scheduled for May 23.

For details, call (804) 765-1112 or email brian.m.verstrate.mil@mail.mil.

Regimental Club Closure The Regimental Club will be closed April 16 due to a scheduled electrical outage to perform maintenance replacement of a switch at C and Sisisky Avenues.

The maintenance work, which will take about eight hours, has a rain date of April 17.

Alcohol Awareness Month In recognition of National Alcohol Awareness Month, the Military Pathways program encourages Soldiers, veterans and families to take advantage of the free, anonymous alcohol-use screenings at www.DrinkingIQ.org.

The screenings ask individuals to answer a simple set of questions about their drinking habits. Once completed, the participant receives immediate feedback as to whether their symptoms are consistent with alcohol misuse as well as a list of resources on how and where to get further evaluation and help. All branches of the military have programs where service members can get treatment for substance abuse problems.

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Post EFMP shows passion to help Soldiers, families Ray Kozakewicz Production Assistant

Judy Eoff and Maria Arballo have a passion for the Exceptional Family Member Program and its mission to help Soldiers and their families with special needs at Fort Lee. “This is our love, not a job,” said Eoff, EFMP program manager for the past six years here.

Eoff, along with EFMP Systems Navigator Arballo and three key volunteers, serve as the community side of EFMP, which now has 880 Soldiers and their families enrolled on Fort Lee. This ACS team works closely with Latasha Hunt and Elke Zschaebitz, the EFMP clinical

team at Kenner Army Health Clinic. The medical component at Kenner is responsible for EFMP enrollment, dis-enrollment and updates. Kenner also provides screenings for all family members of activeduty Soldiers bound for overseas assignments.

EFMP is a mandatory enrollment program that works with other military and civilian agencies to provide comprehensive and coordinated community support, housing, education, medical and personnel services to families with special needs.

Enrollment is based upon the medical and educational requirements of family members with required updates every three years or as needed to ensure the continuity of care in

each individual circumstance.

An exceptional family member is defined as a Soldier’s dependent (child or adult), regardless of age, with any physical, emotional, developmental, behavioral, mental or intellectual disorder that requires special treatment, therapy, education, training or counseling on an ongoing basis. The family members must be enrolled to receive EFMP services.

The actual process currently takes 15-20 days. Kenner EFMP is the liaison between Fort Lee and the major medical command that services this area. EFMP enrollment must be updated every three years or sooner if the health status of the family member changes.

Sometimes a Soldier and the family members may not know what resources are available when a special situation arises. It’s important that they talk to Eoff or the staff at Kenner Medical as soon as possible to learn how they can be helped. Every Army installation has two EFMP offices to serve these critical needs – one at Army Community Services and one at the medical facility.

“I often am an advocate, mentor, mother or just someone they can vent to,” Eoff said. Her job is to listen and see how best to meet their needs and concerns. “Often they don’t what they don’t know,” she said.

EFMP has a host of resources and community-sup-

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port services available and can make referrals to the proper assistance agencies, organizations, churches and many others. “Often, Maria works with a family to secure the services and works them through the process,” Eoff said. Arballo also serves as a facilitator for workshops.

EFMP offers an abundance of programs during the year

– some weekly and monthly and others annually. Jessica Naccarato, Katerina Thornton and Keiandria (Kikki) Dickerson plan and execute most of the events.

“We absolutely could not do these programs without our amazing volunteers,” said Eoff. “They rock.”

SEE EFMP, PAGE 15

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6HQDWRU .DLQH YLVLWV $UP\·V VXVWDLQPHQW WKLQN WDQN Credentialing starts here was a recurring message Tuesday as Sen. Tim Kaine toured the Combined Arms Support Command to learn about initiatives designed to help Soldiers translate their military skills to the civilian sector.

Maj. Gen. Larry D. Wyche, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general, hosted the Armed Services Committee member in his first visit to Fort Lee as a senator. Kaine, who was elected to Congress in November 2012, received an overview of the game-changing work being done here to support service members.

Credentialing is part of the overarching Soldier for Life program, which promotes lifelong learning

from a Soldier’s induction into the Army, throughout their career and beyond.

“It’s a wonderful opportunity when we have members of Congress visit us to learn about our programs and see how our service members train,” Wyche said.

The visit began with an in-depth dialogue about CASCOM’s mission and Soldier for Life programs. The command is responsible for training more than 180,000 students annually through 541 courses taught by the Ordnance, Quartermaster and Transportation schools, Soldier Support Institute and Army Logistics University. CASCOM is a major subordinate command

of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command.

After meeting with senior leaders from CASCOM, Kaine had the opportunity to learn about two pilot credentialing programs first hand – food service specialists and welders.

While touring the Joint Culinary Center of Excellence, Quartermaster School, the senator spoke to service members in the Advanced Culinary program about their training and lifelong learning opportunities.

Over 500 Soldiers are currently enrolled in the American Culinary Federation program that certifies food service specialists in progressive degrees of skills.

Kaine then journeyed to the

Ordnance School where he was able to don the equipment and reminisce about his family’s history in welding. The senator was able to try his hand at performing the critical tasks of a welder using the state-of-the-art virtual welding simulator. Although the equipment is much different than he used as a young man, Kaine was able to gain an appreciation for how technology is supporting Soldier development.

For the metal working certification program, administered through the National Institute of Metal Working, Soldiers demonstrate their knowledge and practical abilities as they move through multiple levels of training.

During his time at Fort Lee, the senator also learned about the Transportation School’s efforts in coordinating Commercial Driver’s Licensing across the nation. There are 37 states that already accept military CDL waivers and the school is currently

working to expand the program in nine additional states.

The visit to Fort Lee was a part of the senator’s tour of military installations in the region, which focused on discussing credentialing opportunities, budget and family support programs.

The visit concluded with Kaine announcing his first bill at the American Legion in Richmond.

Troops Talent Act 2013 is a measure to help ease the transition of service members from active duty to the civilian workforce.

“Our nations’ service members learn and specialize in critical skills while on active duty that more than prepare them for a wide range of employment in the civilian workforce,” Kaine said. “Aside from their technical talent, the leadership integrity and decision-making skills of our troops is too valuable to let fall through the cracks.”

– CASCOM Public Affairs Office

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OFF DUTY IN THE COMMUNITY | EXECUTIVE MANSION

Governor’s residence offers glimpse of history From the elegant grand entrance archways to the opulent trappings of its two main ballrooms, the Executive Mansion in Richmond offers a sightseeing adventure that is second to none.

History buffs will appreciate more than the décor of the structure. Built 200 years ago in 1813, it is the oldest, continuously occupied governor’s residence in the United States. Past occupants include Governor William “Extra Billy” Smith who holds the distinction of largest family with seven kids, ranging from infant to 23 years old, living at the mansion. Governor Elbert Lee Trinkle’s time there was also eventful – his 5-year-old son Billy started a fire when he ran under the Christmas tree with a lit sparkler and most of the home was burned or smoke damaged. It has seen famous visitors as well including Sir Winston Churchill and President Theodore

Roosevelt. Today’s residents are Governor Robert McDonnell, his wife Maureen and their family.

The Mansion has been a place of controversy – in 1852, a mob angered by the death sentence imposed on a teenage slave pummeled the house with stones and broke many windows – and it has seen its share of poignant moments as the bodies of Confederate General Stonewall Jackson, tennis champion Arthur Ashe and civil rights leader Oliver Hill have lain in state on the main floor. During the Civil War, the Mansion served as the center of state leadership, when Richmond was the Capitol of the Confederate States of America.

While the home today has been fully restored as a result of refurbishment projects over the past several years, it maintains the majority if its original woodwork, plaster cornices and ornamental ceilings. The

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Visitors will revel in the rich history and charming stories of the Executive Mansion. Free tours are available Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a.m. – noon and 2-4 p.m., but are subject to change to ac-

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Sunrise Sermon

More than 200 community members attended the outdoor Easter Sunrise Service Sunday at Seay Field near the CASCOM headquarters.The event featured music by the Memorial Chapel choir. Pictured above are Peter Humphries and Otis Bryant singing the final hymn “Christ the Lord is Risen Today.” Pictured far left is Installation Chaplain (Col.) Charles Egert who served as the primary speaker at the event.The topic of his sermon was “The Power of Meeting Jesus Christ,” and he said it was meant to “change the audience’s views of the Resurrection and how Jesus wants to change our lives.” Pictured left is Mariah Banzey, an 18-month-old participant who was decked out in her Sunday finest as she rolled up to the event in her stroller. Several years have passed since Fort Lee conducted its last Sunrise Service and Egert said he hopes it will resume as an annual event.

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Easter Extravaganza

Photos by Amy Perry

(ABOVE) Fort Lee children scramble for eggs during the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers Easter Extravaganza egg hunt Saturday on the Lee Club lawn. Hundreds of children attended the event. (LEFT) Capt. Shallum Harris props up his son Emory to shoot toward the basketball hoop during the event.

(FROM LEFT) A toddler collects eggs during the under 2 egg hunt. â&#x20AC;˘The Easter bunny hands out candy to children before the egg hunt. â&#x20AC;˘ A Fort Lee youth eyes his next egg prize.

The annual Easter Extravaganza is also hosted by the Fort Lee Family and MWR Directorate, the parent organization of the BOSS program, which is open to all single Soldiers here.

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FIT FOR LIFE

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There was a time when Diana Martinez struggled with her weight and saw food as a companion. To illustrate her point, she recalled a chance meeting with a seemingly harmless box of donuts she eventually devoured like an enemy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I finished it off,â&#x20AC;? she said, remembering the guilt, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I said â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Oh my God. What am I doing with my life?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

It was an awakening of sorts for the wife and mother of two small children at the time. She needed to behave like someone who was more health conscious. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I started looking and researching to see how many calories were in each donut and whether there was any nutritional value â&#x20AC;&#x201C; there was none,â&#x20AC;? she said with a laugh. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was the moment.

I had to start changing. I had to be healthy for my kids!â&#x20AC;?

That was more than 20 years, 20 pounds and many struggles with her health later. Today, Martinez is a journeyed, 5-foot, 119-pound, 40-something who is now fit and healthy and wants to extend her healthful graces to others.

The object of her aspirations is something called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Winning for

Life.â&#x20AC;? It is loosely related in concept to the popular â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Biggest Loserâ&#x20AC;? TV show, using prizes as an incentive for participants to lose weight. However, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Winning for Lifeâ&#x20AC;? doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t encourage extreme solutions or behavior but uses a pragmatic, logical approach to fitness. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Biggest Loserâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; name per se because I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want people going into crazy diets just to win the prize,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want people to make healthy changes in their lives.â&#x20AC;?

The five-month program is quite simple: participants are required to get weighed, get their blood pressure checked and commit to healthy changes. That may mean putting a plan into action, upgrading an exercise routine or eating more nutritiously. By and large, participants will determine their own goals.

From there, Martinez said she will implement a passive management approach, using email and a weekly walk (contingent upon the amount of participation) to engage them and provide advice and information to support their efforts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I will give weekly tips like providing recipes or classes that are going on,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a lot of fitness classes here that are great. The instructors are very

FAITH AND HOPE TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST 1800 E. Washington St. â&#x20AC;˘ Petersburg, Virginia 23803-3635 (Less than 1 mile from the Ft. Lee Main Gate)

Telephone: (804) 861-3898 â&#x20AC;˘ Fax: (804) 861-3884 Email: FHT1800EWS@AOL.COM Website: www.faithandhopetemple.org HERMAN CROCKETT, JR. PASTOR MARTHA CROCKETT, FIRST LADY SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Sunday: Worship Services: 10:00am Saturday: Intercessory Prayer 9:00am Tuesday: Church School 7:00pm Radio Broadcast â&#x20AC;&#x153;Greater Anointingâ&#x20AC;? by Pastor Crockett can be heard everyday on WGGM 820 AM from 11:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Program highlights Â&#x2021; Winning for Life is an alternative to dramatic weight loss programs. It encourages healthy eating and healthy behavior that contribute to long-term success. Â&#x2021; Participants are only required to get a weight and blood pressure check Â&#x2021; Program members will be encouraged to gather for a once-a-week walk that will also serve to interact with classmates and the instructor Â&#x2021; The instructor is certified and has 20 years of experience Â&#x2021; Call (804) 734-6198 for more information knowledgeable and the prices are within everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget. I want people to try different classes and physical activities.â&#x20AC;?

Aerobics, zumba and yoga are among the classes on the installation that are offered on an ongoing basis to military members, civilian employees and family members.

Martinez said those classes and other physical activity in general are areas of focus and the means to lose weight, and at a minimum, feel better and more energized. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just walking in the neighborhood or walking in the

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park, going out with your children and being active, it gives you energy, makes you feel better,â&#x20AC;? she said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Physical activity is an integral part of this program because it helps to facilitate other positive changes.â&#x20AC;?

Martinez said the program has many strengths, but the support features are probably the most critical. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think there is a lot of value in being committed to something,â&#x20AC;?

she said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but also to work with a group, to have some people who you can share your experiences and aspirations with. I think that has more value because it creates a sense of community. Fort Lee is not as small as it used to be. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growing and there are new people coming in all the time, but I want to bring back that sense of community.â&#x20AC;?

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FITNESS | Instructor strives to help others reach ďŹ tness goals On the other hand, Martinez also realizes that some may want more one-on-one interaction. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They can ask me questions if they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to talk to all of the participants,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been teaching for almost 20 years and there are ethical guidelines I have to follow, so what is said to me is confidential. I can still help and be available to them.â&#x20AC;?

At the end of the five-month period, participants will be assessed to determine how

well theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve fared. Martinez said losing weight wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be the only gauge for success. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People lose weight in stages,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some may lose weight at a faster pace and some may lose at a slower pace, but the way I see success is based on how theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re feeling. Are they more energized? Do they sleep better? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just weight because physical activity has repercussions on the nervous system and metabolism. You will see that when you start making healthy

choices.â&#x20AC;?

Only the top two participants in Winning for Life will earn prizes, said Martinez, â&#x20AC;&#x153;because some people do need incentives, but I also want to acknowledge the other participants. I do believe everyone should be recognized for what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve achieved.â&#x20AC;?

Furthermore, Martinez has plans to engage patrons of the program even after the five-month period is over. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want people to come saying,

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EFMP Continued from page 6 A few of the 2013 events include “Music Therapy Workshop,” April 15, 6-8 p.m.; “Individual Education Program Workshop,” April 18, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; “Gardening Gala,” May 22, 6-8 p.m.; “Summer Fun,” July 2, 6-8 p.m.; “Zippity Doo Dah Zumba,” July 15, 9-10 a.m.; “Fall Family Social,” Oct. 30, 6-10 p.m. and “Holiday Hurrah,” Dec. 4, 6-8 p.m.

EFMP also offers Story Mornings twice a month, Evening Story Hours three times a year, Monthly Movie Nights, Field Trips, Romp and Play groups, Scrapbook Evenings and much more.

On May 7, EFMP will hold a resource fair for enrolled families at the Regimental Club from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. It is open to all on the installation and will feature vendors sharing information for people with special needs and or disabilities. Workshops also will be offered.

The EFMP team regularly communicates and sends all participants emails on upcoming programs on and off base. Families receive a monthly newsletter with interviews and articles authored by psychologists and other experts.

“Facebook is also a new way for us to communicate.

We know this works since we get great feedback,” Eoff said.

One of the greatest testimonials the program receives comes from family members who are about to be transferred. They thank her for her help and note, “We now know what we need to know thanks to you.”

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gt. 1st Class Naira Frazier was in a much lighter mood when the day was over.

“I am exhausted,” said the Logistics Noncommissioned Officer Academy Soldier, offering up a smile and trailing chuckle after a long day.

Those signs of relief were in stark contrast to a few hours earlier when the Soldier was entrenched in a get-it-done mind set, firemancarrying a male Soldier to medical attention and swearing in frustration along the way and afterward.

“He might have been 180 pounds, and I’m 125 soaking wet,” she said at a classroom gathering point, wiping her brow. “That was very challenging for me, very physical.”

Frazier was one of 14 Soldiers who faced the challenges and burdens of the fourth CASCOM Ultimate Warrior Competition, a three-day Soldier skills showcase that concluded Wednesday. She, like many of her fellow competitors, was beaten into a state of humility by the sheer difficulty of the event’s second day of competition on Tuesday.

“It was an outstanding event,” she said after the completion of the Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills portion of the contest.

“It was realistic training. It made us think on our feet, and it was very rigorous and physical.”

Ultimate Warrior is a combined com-

petition that selects the Soldier and NCO of the Year as well as the Instructor, Retention NCO and Advanced Individual Platoon Sergeants of the Year. The winners, which were not known at press time, will advance to the Training and Doctrine Command Best Warrior Competition scheduled to occur within the next few months. The SOY and NCOY will advance to the Department of the Army Best Warrior event that takes place at Fort Lee in October.

This week’s competition brought together competitors from throughout CASCOM to include the Ordnance School’s 59th Ord. Brigade, the Quartermaster School’s 23rd QM Brigade, the LNCOA and the Soldier Support Institute at Fort Jackson, S.C. A

physical training test, board appearance, land navigation and medical evacuation were among the events featured.

Monday was a fairly light day in comparison to the others. Soldiers completed a day and night land navigation in wooded areas using a compass, not a GPS as most are accustomed to.

On Tuesday, by far the most challenging of Ultimate Warrior, the day began in

the early morning hours with a PT test that was anything but normal, requiring Soldiers to complete it in their duty uniforms and sneakers but without headgear.

Most were thrown off because PT in unform is highly unusual.

“The PT test blew my mind,” said the 23rd QM Brigade’s PSOY contestant, Staff Sgt. Shaun McKoy. “It was a gamechanger. You didn’t know ahead of time

that you were going to do a PT test. You were just driven to a location, dropped off, grounded our gear and got ready for the event. We took the test in ACUs, so it was different than all the other times we’ve taken it.”

The PT test served as a bellwether and pushed the contestants into a state of readiness for the unexpected. A normal small arms weapons qualification and a

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(CLOCKWISE FROM FAR LEFT) Staff Sgt. Christopher Slindee dons his mask after seeing signs of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear contamination. Staff Sgt. Shaun McKoy surveys the area after finding airdropped cargo. Spc. Justin Essah drags a casualty to a medical assistance point. Slindee is pestered by mock villagers as he makes his way through an urban area. Essah takes a break to adjust his helmet before resuming movement of a medical casualty. Sgt. 1st Class Naira Frazier uses the fireman-carry technique to move an injured Soldier.

45-minute essay that took place at the Fort Lee range complex followed the earlier event.

Soldiers were then required to walk to another location where they encountered groups of pestering Southwest Asian role players at a village. There, they happened upon victims of a chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear attack and had to respond accordingly. Some of the contestants, already fatigued, reacted in confusion.

From the CBRN testing, the Soldiers walked roughly two miles down muddy roads, receiving instructions that they needed to secure airdropped cargo.

Soldiers had to follow the protocol for per-

forming such a task.

The next event led them another two or so miles into a clearing where simulated explosions and cries of help echoed. The competitors had to determine whether the victims were friend or foe and render medical attention as needed.

“It wasn’t so much the evaluation of the casualty,” said Sgt. Kasie Yarter, an NCOY contestant from the 23rd QM Bde, “it was moving him (the casualty) from this point to that point with all the gear.”

Like Frazier, Yarter was able to move the casualty to the endpoint – more than 100 yards from where he lay injured. She paid for it later, saying afterward “I was happy the event was over.”

The last two events on Tuesday were conducted in the range complex classrooms. Soldiers completed an exam and the Mystery Event, Ultimate Warrior’s traditionally undisclosed conclusion of the Soldier skills phase. It required Soldiers to arrange a mock board of uniform skill badges, ribbons and awards in the proper order of sequence.

On Wednesday, Soldiers appeared before a board of noncommissioned officers.

The winners were announced later that afternoon.

Even before the event was over, many of the Soldiers raved about how the competi-

tion was run and how it challenged them.

“It was spectacular,” said Staff Sgt. Gregory Stepankiw, a PSOY contestant representing the 59th Ord. Bde. “It was very well put together. It couldn’t have been more challenging. The events were spot-on with everything we do in combat training. Overall, I would give it an ‘A.’” Staff Sgt. Tyrone Campbell of the LNCOA agreed and added that it exceeded his expectations.

“I competed last year, so I expected it to be maybe the same or just a little different,” said the RNCOY contestant. “But it was totally different. Most of the time you didn’t know what was expected, what was next. It challenged your mind and body, pushing me to limits I’ve never reached before.”

The Soldiers estimated they covered more than 16 miles of walking during the three days of competition.

For more photos of the contestants, visit the “Traveller “Facebook page at www. facebook.com/ftleetraveller.

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(RIGHT) Pvt. Christopher Isenhour from Alpha Company, 16th Ordnance Battalion, participates in a hula hoop challenge that was part of a March 27 field day event at Ettrick Elementary School near Petersburg. About 30 ordnance Soldiers participated in the community outreach project.

(BELOW) Pvt. Julie Furkins from Victor Company, 262nd Quartermaster Battalion, participates in the Armed Forces Blood Program Blood Drive that the battalion hosted here Saturday. More than 100 Soldiers took part in the event.

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(ABOVE) Pvt. Danielle Hall and Spc. Laura MaeTomas research technical manual information during Basic Wheel Maintainer training March 27 on the Ordnance Campus.

Both Soldiers are assigned to Alpha Company, 16th Ordnance Battalion (BELOW) Col. Rodney D. Edge, Fort Lee Garrison commander, congratulatesT. Anthony Bell, the senior reporter for the “Fort LeeTraveller,” for his support of the recent Army Best Warrior Competition. Debra Bingham, Fort Lee Public Affairs Office director, and her deputy Stephen Baker received similar awards. Bell was also named the 2012 Army Civilian Journalist of theYear in March.

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(ABOVE) A Logistics Noncommissioned Officer Academy student voices a question during a first-time female forum here March 21 at the post theater.The forum featured three guest speakers – Command Sgt. Maj. Sheila Nelson, garrison CSM, Command Sgt Maj. Wendy Robinson, 23rd Quartermaster Brigade CSM, and Sgt. Maj. Libbie Adams, an Ordnance SGM, who each offered insights about career advancement and the challenges that female Soldiers face today. Attendees included ALC and SLC students as well as numerous NCOA cadre members and small group leaders. (RIGHT) Chaplain (Capt.) David Hicks, the Army Logistics University chaplain, leads a group of Basic Officer Leader Course students in prayer during a Good Friday field service last week at the Fort Lee range.The 63 young officers who attended the event are participating in Quartermaster and Ordnancerelated training, which includes field exercises that give them an opportunity to practice their newly acquired Army leadership skills.

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Army Claims System: unusual occurrences Under the Army Claims System, there are generally two reasons a claim is paid – either a government employee acted negligently in causing damage or there is a loss directly related to the service of a Soldier or Department of Defense Civilian employee. Losses that are incident to service are governed by the Personnel Claims Act. Under the PCA, claimants can be reimbursed for loss or damage incident to their service that is caused by “extraordinary hazards,” which include “fire, flood, hurricane and other unusual occurrences, or by theft or vandalism.” If a loss isn’t caused by one of these hazards, it won’t be covered under the PCA. A fire, flood, and hurricane don’t occur very often on the installation.

Theft and vandalism don’t usually present complications unless there is a question of whether the claimant was negligent. The most troublesome “extraordinary hazard” involves unusual occurrences.

The determination of what constitutes an unusual occurrence is often very fact specific. The general rule is that if, in any given circumstance,

your chances of suffering a particular loss are the same whether you are a civilian or a DoD employee the event would not qualify as an unusual occurrence. The best example of this is when a person comes out to his or her car at the end of the day and finds an unknown individual has hit the vehicle. Victims of hit and run accidents often want to file claims for the damage sustained to their vehicles, but these claims are denied. The possibility of being hit by another vehicle in a parking lot is well known. Your chances of being the victim of a hit and run are the same on post as they are at the grocery store off post or anywhere else. Although the circumstance is unfortunate, it is not unusual.

Other instances of accidents frequently seen on post that are not considered unusual are damage to a vehicle by an errant shopping cart in the commissary parking lot, damage to a vehicle that hits a deer on post, damage to a vehicle from hitting a pot hole and damage caused by a ball escaping from a ball field or golf course.

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There are many others who continue to be trailblazers … and there will certainly be many more firsts to come … but we still have a long way to go in encourage women to embrace careers particularly in the STEM fields.”

During her remarks, Faith Wilkerson, the interim director of the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and sponsor of the STEM Mentor Program at Virginia Commonwealth University, said efforts to encourage young women to explore out-of-the-box technological or scientific career fields have been on the rise over the past few decades, but a lot more needs to be done.

“Women are still far less likely than men to major

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“The gender gap in STEM is rooted in the long-held, popular misconception that the field is just too big for girls, that it’s geeky, that it requires a 24-7 focus and provides little benefit to society. Why would this picture be attractive to young girls?”

Public schools share part of the responsibility for STEM inequality as well, said Wilkerson, since they traditionally emphasize only the basics of science and mathematics. Furthermore, guidance counselors and even some parents of young women fail to encourage exploration of technological career fields.

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Smith said the sessions revealed that organizations often fail to have an energy-informed culture because of a lack of education and awareness, and sometimes there’s a lack of leadership emphasis. Cynicism derived from energy initiatives is produced by a lack of communication, distrust of the motives or when organization members don’t fully understand the problem.

Additional briefings were held with members of the West Point Energy Council, provided by Col. Russ Lachance from the Department of Chemistry and Life Sciences. Lt. Col. Darcy Schnack moderated a session to include faculty from the Department of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership, where Mason turned to cadets for their opinions on affecting cultural change.

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It doesn’t end after the plebe year, one course director said. It continues throughout the cadets’ 47 months at West Point through projects, independent studies and training exercises.

“By the time they leave here, you’re going to have a class of cadets who are going to be much more aware of their environment and how operational energy impacts that environment than probably any class before them,” Col. Joseph Shannon, General Chemistry program director, said.

The goal, he said, which came from discussions with CASCOM and TRADOC leaders is to create synergy between the organizations as cadets transition into officers and receive advanced training under those commands.

“We want to ensure that what we are doing here is going to feed seamlessly into what they will do as lieutenants in the Army,” Shannon said.

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Visitors listen intently as a scared farmer tells a story about the “Legend of the Red Ghost,” a runaway camel who terrorized the countryside during the Night at the Quartermaster Museum event March 16. More than 300 community members attended.

‘Night at QM Museum’ draws impressive crowd More than 300 community members attended the fourth Night at the Quartermaster Museum event March 16.

This free event had students of all ages using objects from the museum’s extensive teaching collection to piece together the story of the U.S. Army QM Corps by assisting historical figures who stepped out of the museum exhibitions.

Students chatted with women who lived at City Point when President Abraham Lincoln visited the Quartermaster Depot and Gen. Ulysses S. Grant’s headquarters. They learned about the importance of the efficient delivery of supplies to troops from the air from Army-trained riggers, and they learned how our “water dawgs” keep the water clean. They also heard how the Quartermaster Department was the first federal agency to hire African Americans.

The event featured new characters as well.

Students met President Theodore Roosevelt and observed the issues of the meat packing industry during the Spanish-American War, as well as Gen. Thomas Jesup – the Father of the Quartermaster Corps.

Gardner Graham, who played Henry Ford during the Night of the QM Museum event, has volunteered for three years.

“It keeps getting better and better each year,” Graham said. “I love being part of it and the event was so much fun.”

Repeat attendee Ella Dickinson said her children look forward to the event each year.

A young Fort Lee family member received a certificate of appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in March.

Nicholis Ball – son of retired Command Sgt. Maj. Stephen R. Ball, currently a Department of the Army Civilian at CASCOM, and Dr. Kimberly C. Ball – will report to Cadet Basic Training July 1.

Since beginning his academic career, Nicholis has achieved “All-A” Honor Roll Status and Presidential Fitness awards for each grade level. Nicholis considers himself a “scholar-athlete” and is currently ranked third in his graduating class at Colonial Heights High School.

He is presently a member of the National Honor Society, president of the Beta Club, Ambassador’s Club, Latin Club and captain of the indoor and outdoor track and field teams.

Nicholis has qualified for the district and regional level competitions in the long jump, triple jump and various running events, and has obtained 11 varsity letters to date.

Outside of school, Nicholis was also

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Exchange PCS headquarters makes for a ‘Smooth Move’ Gardner Graham impersonates Henry Ford in front of a ModelT inside the Quartermaster Museum.

“My childhood memories of museums are that they were boring places that I was forced to go to ... how things have changed,” she said. “The staff here truly captivates and engages the kids. This program really helps to foster a love for history and a respect for the past. This year it was great to meet new characters and learn more about their role in history.”

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When you feel sick, you want to get better fast, however, antibiotics are not always the answer for a speedy recovery. They can actually be harmful when they are prescribed and not needed.

Taking them when there isn’t a reason to can create antibiotic resistance.

Antibiotics are powerful drugs, but they are not the cure for every illness. When antibiotics are misused, bacteria can become resistant and then has the potential to threaten your life in subsequent situations where antibiotics would have helped.

Two types of germs make our bodies sick – viruses and bacteria.

Viruses cause most upper respiratory infections such as colds, flu, coughs and sore throats. These illnesses do not get better when treated with antibiotics. Viruses are best handled by treating the symptoms and letting your body’s immune system fight the germs.

Bacteria cause some infections, like strep throat, and usually get better when treated with antibiotics. Only your medical provider can decide if an antibiotic is needed to treat your illness.

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are several options instead of taking antibiotics for a virus.

For upper respiratory infections, such as sore throats, ear infections, sinus infections, colds, and bronchitis, CDC recommends getting plenty of rest, drinking lots of fluids and consider using a humidifier or cool mist vaporizer. Also, it’s important to avoid smoking, second-hand smoke, and other pollutants (airborne chemicals or irritants). For adults, you can take acetaminophen, ibuprofen or naproxen to relieve pain or fever (for children, it’s best to consult your doctor’s office first to find out what is safe to give to your child).

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Fort Lee Federal Credit Union representative Mikenzi Petersen presents a donation of $1,000 in gift cards to Willie McDonald, an associate with the Fisher House, during a recent visit to the Richmond facility.The Fisher House is a place where families can stay while their veteran loved ones are receiving care at the Richmond Veterans Administration Medical Center.The donation was given on behalf of FLFCU and the Armed Forces Financial Network, which provides automated teller and point-of-sale terminals at military bases around the world.

Pfc. Reely Daugherty from the Marine Corps Detachment at Fort Lee embraces his fiancee, Haley Wilson, during Easter Sunday services at Destination Church in Colonial Heights.The church secretly flew Haley in from California to bring the couple together before his anticipated deployment next month. With their wedding originally scheduled for September, the duo decided to tie the knot in the next few weeks and he will head for Afghanistan a few days afterward.The church arranged the reunion as part of its “Do for One Week,” a time for helping others in need.The congregation also gave donations toThe James House, the Colonial Heights Police Department, the food pantry and others.

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Spring Cleanup | April 8-12 Fort Lee has set its annual Spring Cleanup Week for April 8-12, and post leaders are asking for maximum participation. The week is a collective effort that supports the installation’s environmental program by clearing leaves, trash and other debris and reducing the harmful surface runoff that can eventually enter the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

Information and maps of unit cleanup areas will be distributed.

AFGE Meeting | April 10

When your child is finding it hard to cope, we are here to help.

The American Federation of Government Employees, Local Union 1178, meets the second Wednesday of every month in building 10000-D. The next meeting is set for April 10, 5 p.m. All Fort Lee bargaining unit employees are invited to attend.

For information, call (804) 765-0744.

Florida Tech Applications | April 9 Florida Tech’s Extended Studies site will hold information meetings on gaining a master’s degree, April 9, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., at 2401 Quarters Road. Application fees are waived for new applicants who attend.

For details, call (804) 765-4665.

Golf and Dinner | 2nd and 4th Tuesday

If your child is showing signs of extreme distress, come to us. Our team of behavioral healthcare specialists provides acute care when your child is feeling overwhelmed. With our newly renovated facility and programs that meet the needs of adolescents, we’re here to give young people and their families the tools needed to get through the tough times. We provide free assessments 24/7, at the region’s only freestanding psychiatric facility. And, our evidence-based program is tailored to treat patients dealing with a wide range of emotional issues.

At Poplar Springs Hospital no emergency room visit, or referral, is needed.

For more information visit poplarsprings.com, or call 804-733-6874 or 866-546-2229.

The Cardinal Golf Course offers two new programs on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.

Duffers can hit the driving range and practice with an unlimited supply of range balls, along with dinner and a fountain drink from 5-8 p.m. Discount program two is nine holes of golf, including a cart, along with dinner and a fountain drink.

For cost and details, call (804) 734-2899.

Grapes and Hops | April 26 A Spring Wine and Beer Tasting will take place at the Cardinal Golf Club, April

FORT LEE COMMUNITY 26, 5 p.m.

Participants can enjoy a seasonal selection of wines, beers and food with family and friends.

Tickets are $15 for members and active duty Soldiers, and $20 for all others.

Tickets are available and limited to those 21 or older.

For details, call (804) 734-2899.

Day of Prayer Breakfast | April 23 The annual National Day of Prayer Breakfast observance is set for April 23, 7 a.m., at the Lee Club.

Retired Maj. Gen. Bob Dees, whose military assignments include the 2nd Infantry Division commander in South Korea, will be the featured speaker.

The event is open to all, but seating is limited. Free tickets are being distributed through unit and organization chains of command.

For details, call (804) 734-6814 or email todd.m.kepley.mil@mail.mil.

ASIST Training | April 30 - May 1 Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training is a two-day workshop that prepares caregivers of all backgrounds to provide suicide first aid.

The next session will be held April 30 May 1 at Liberty Chapel. There is no cost to attend. Participants are responsible for meals and beverages, and should register only if their schedule permits them to attend the two full days.

For details, call (804) 734-9143.

Provost Marshal Golf Tournament | May 17 The 46th Annual Provost Marshal Golf Tournament will be held May 17, beginning at 7 a.m., at the Cardinal Golf Course. The entry deadline for the fourman captain’s choice competition is May 13.

Cost for members is $45; civilians, $75; E-5 and below, $45; and E6 and above, $75. The fee includes a cart, food and drinks. The tournament also features prizes for the closest to the hole, longest drive and other competitions.

For details and to obtain an entry form, call (804) 479-0633 or 734-6503.

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Calendar, continued ACS Stress Management Class | April 16 ACS Family Advocacy and the Exceptional Family Member programs will hold a “Stress Management for Parents” seminar, April 16, 10:30-11:30 a.m., at ACS, building 9023, 1231 Mahone Ave. The program will cover respite care, adult time outs and more.

For details, call (804) 734-7353.

SPORTS & FITNESS Softball Intramurals | April 29 - May 6 The Family and MWR sports department will hold a 16-inch softball intra-

mural tournament, April 29 - May 6. The coaches’ first meeting is set for April 25, 4 p.m., at MacLaughlin Fitness Center, building 4320.

Teams should submit an entry form to the Sports Office by April 25. Participation to the free event is open to active-duty military and family members.

For details, call (804)765-3896.

Winner for Life | Ongoing Winner for Life has been initiated by the Family and MWR Sports Office. It offers a more practical approach to weight loss though healthier food choices and various physical and mental activities. Exercises include walking, jogging, cycling and aerobics.

The program starts with a goal agreement and a weight and blood pressure review, April 11, 1-6 p.m., at the McLaughlin Fitness Center. Two participants who lose

the most weight from April to August will earn prizes.

For details, call (804) 734-6198.

Army 10-Miler Teams | March-May Family and MWR is forming Army 10-miler male, female and co-ed teams.

Runners should report their race times to MWR if they took part in the White Bank Classic 5-miler in Colonial Heights on March 30 or after they run in the Ukrop’s Monument Ave. (April 13) 10K in Richmond. Tryouts at Fort Lee will be held April 6 and 20, and May 4, 8 a.m., at the Post Field House. The Fort Lee Armed Forces 8-miler will take place May 18, 8 a.m.

For details, call (804) 734-6106 or 765-3053.

Poker Run | April 13 The HideAway will host the Never Forgotten Poker Run, April 13, to benefit

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YOUTH Cheerleader for Lady Raiders | April 13 In partnership with the Richmond Raiders and the USO of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia, children of active-duty Soldiers, reserves and guard can become a guest cheerleader for one game with the Raiders, April 13. Practice is April 6, 1-2 p.m., for ages 6-11 and 2-3 p.m. for ages 12-16.

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Mobile video is booming, accounting for more than half of all cellular network traffic last year while YouTube views nearly doubled.

Shoppers can tune in on the action at the Spring MEGA Wireless sale from April 12-25 at the mobile center.

In addition to finding great values, shoppers can enter for a chance to win one of three 55- inch TVs to be given

away, along with a range of other prizes.

Representatives from AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon will demonstrate phones and answer questions. Other fun activities are planned.

No purchase is necessary to win, but shoppers must enter in person to be eligible.

“Whether or not you’re a big video fan, this is a great time to shop and save on that hot new Smart Phone,” said Fort Lee Exchange General Manager Audrey Alston.

“The Exchange Mobile Center at Fort Lee is the place to find the latest models, coolest accessories or just to ask that wireless question you’ve been wondering about.”

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Spring Fling | April 7 A Spring Fling Vendor Bazaar will be held April 7, 2-5 p.m., at the Colonial Heights Community Center, 200 Roanoke Ave., Colonial Heights.

The event will feature a number of national and local vendors who will display their newest products, including Avon, The Pampered Chef, Tupperware and many more. Light refreshments will be served along with thank you gifts.

For details, call (804) 691-1657.

Kindergarten Registration | April 1112 Prince George County Public Schools will conduct kindergarten registration, April 11-12 and April 15-17, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the school the child will attend.

To register, the child should be 5 years old by Sept. 30. Documents needed before the child may begin school are a birth certificate, Social Security number, physical examination with certificate of immunizations and proof of residency. Register your child even if all documents are not available.

For details, call (804) 733-2700.

Acoustic Concert | April 11 The River City Sacred Singers, a brothers-style group, with guitar strumming, mandolin leads and tight duet harmonies, will perform April 11, 7-8 p.m., at the Chesterfield County Central Library, 9501 Lori Road, Chesterfield.

Part of the library’s Acoustic Concert Series, the group plays in the style of the Monroe Brothers, Louvin Brothers, Jim and Jesse, Delmore Brothers, and Blue Sky Boys. Registration is recommended at library.chesterfield.gov.

For details, call (804) 751-2275.

Constitutional Conversations | April 11 “Constitutional Conversations,” the award-winning nine-month long examination of the nation’s founding document, continues its free monthly series of workshops on April 11, 6:30 p.m., at the Williamsburg Library Theatre, 515 Scotland St., Williamsburg.

William and Mary law students lead age-appropriate discussions on constitutional topics for adults and middle and high school students. The student topic is, “What Problems Lie Ahead for America’s Democracy?” The session for adults is “How has the Constitution Shaped the Rule of Law in Other Societies?”

For details, call (757) 259-4070.

Titanic Presentation | April 11 In recognition of the upcoming anniversary of its tragic voyage, “Titanic: The Hometown Connection” will be presented April 11, 7 p.m., at the Dinwiddie Regional Library, 14103 Boydton Plank Road.

Jeanie LeNoir Langford, a local historian, will tell the story of the ill-fated liner and her local connections to the Olympic, Titanic’s sister vessel. The program is free.

For details, call (804) 469-9450.

Lost Souls Day at the Park | April 20

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Lost Souls United Motorcycle Club will celebrate its Annual Day at the Park, April 20, 10 a.m., at Dorey Park, 7200 Dorey Park Drive, Henrico.

This eighth annual event will feature music, food and fun to kick off this year’s riding season.

A charity ride to benefit the Malcolm Piggott Scholarship Foundation will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the Hyatt Place Hotel, 13148 Kingston Ave., Chester, and end at Dorey Park. Participants in the ride receive a free meal. The inaugural Bones Tournament also will be held at the park.

For details, call (804) 896-1073.

Richmond National Battlefield Park and Petersburg National Battlefield are seeking experienced volunteers to assist with the 2013 Breeding Bird Survey.

Petersburg needs help in an area adjacent to Fort Lee, while Richmond requests volunteers to survey in the Malvern Hill area off of Route 5.

Volunteers must be able to identify local birds by sight and sound and conduct morning surveys in May and June.

For details on Petersburg, call (804)7320171, ext. 303.

For details on Richmond, call (804) 795-5019.

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Volksmarch | April 13 Lee Lepus Volksverband will conduct a free five- and 10-kilometer volksmarch – a walk/hike – April 13, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., at The Millworks (Midlothian Mine Park), 521 Coalfield Road, Midlothian.

Pets allowed, but the trail is difficult for strollers. No wheelchairs are permitted.

For details, call (804) 744-4903.

Coin Show | April 13-14 The Central Virginia Coin Club will host a Coin Show, April 13, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., and April 14, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., at John Tyler Community College, 13101 Jefferson Davis Highway, Chester.

The event, which will feature exhibits, coin raffles, buying, selling and trading, is open to all ages. Free admission and parking.

For details, call (804) 691-6286 or 3173124.

Backyard Wildlife | April 13 Children can get an up-close look at owls, opossums, turtles and snakes to learn about animal behavior, diets and habitats, April 13, 10:30-11:30 a.m., at the Central Library, 9501 Lori Road, Chesterfield.

This program is recommended for children ages 4-10.

Registration is recommended at library.chesterfield.gov or by calling (804) 751-2275.

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