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SEE PAGE 12 A PROMISING PART OF FUTURE LOGISTICS Drones can save lives and thwart enemy tactics, according to analysts with CASCOMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sustainment Battle Lab SEE PAGE 10

SHARED VISION Senior commander shares top priorities at leader brieďŹ ng; emphasizes â&#x20AC;&#x153;take care of people and mission will happenâ&#x20AC;? SEE PAGE 5

NEW SOLDIERS TAKE OATH Participants of a naturalization ceremony here describe citizenship as â&#x20AC;&#x153;a great honorâ&#x20AC;? SEE PAGE 13

BLOCK LEAVE Training brigade offers glimpse of planning coordination and workintensive mission to send troops home for holidays SEE PAGE 15

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Lesson in faith, brotherhood found in ﬁrst marathon race Chaplain (Maj.) James Lester 23rd QM Brigade Chaplain

A few months ago, I ran my first marathon. That’s right … 26.2 exhausting miles. Hopefully, it will not be my last test of endurance. It was meant to be the start of something good for myself. Throughout the marathon, I encountered a lot of great runners who encouraged me to keep going even when I was ready to throw in the towel. Their smiles, nods and words of advice when

the going got really tough were appreciated more than they’ll probably ever know. In fact, I learned an inspiring lesson that day. I saw firsthand the value of being part of a team, and how others could encourage you to do something you had only dreamed of before. Those who are part of a team always have someone to run beside them and help carry the load. “Runners” who go it alone experience stages of doubt and self-discouragement – the overwhelming feeling they simply have bit off more than

they can chew. In the Army, Soldiers are part of a team – a family that encourages each other to do some amazing things. As a member of this team, I am pushed and encouraged to complete tasks that sometimes seem impossible. It’s a lot like that day when I saw marathon runners who would wait for each other to catch up and encourage those who had fallen behind. Soldiers do the same thing every day. I see formations of troops circling back to pick up those who fell behind, and

the individual NCO who quietly encourages a Soldier to breathe, control his pace and keep going. It’s a true reflection of selfless service. It also speaks to the message found in the book of Hebrews, chapter 12:1, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus.” (New Living Translation) The writer in Hebrews describes the Christian walk as not just an ordinary race, but a marathon. It will test our endurance, and the only way to finish it is to keep our eyes on the finish line.

In running a marathon, I learned it’s easy to feel alone while traveling along sections of the course with no other competitors or cheering bystanders. It’s easy to be distracted when your eyes are not focused on the finish line. It’s easy to give up when the body has said I’ve had enough. I thank God for the runners who came along to encourage me … those who had already finished their race but circled back to encourage others still on the course, sometimes with words or just their presence and the spark of camaraderie. To me, it defined values like teamwork and compassion. As an Army Family, we too should always follow this example by caring for each other not only atop the hills but in the valleys as well.

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Joe Theismann speaks to an audience of mostly advanced individual training Soldiers Jan. 20 at the Lee Theater. Look for a full story about the messages he offered in next week’s Traveller.

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About 20 garrison employees attended a first-time customer service training course here last week. During the week-long classes, they were taught 10 key principles to building excellent customer service with lectures and interactive role playing. Carrie Meinzer, chief, Directorate of Human Resources, organized the training with the approval of Melissa Magowan, deputy to the garrison commander. Magowan said she made a top priority to offer the training to employees to show her commitment to customer service excellence. “We are a customer-focused organization, so it’s vital our employees be attuned to the needs of our customers and how to best meet those needs in a timely, accurate and professional fashion,” said Magowan. “This training helps us achieve that.” The training was conducted by Community College Workforce Alliance. The organization contracts out instructors and provides

training for different organizations to help develop personnel and leadership skills. Tyrone Brooks was one of three course leaders who facilitated the customer service class. Brooks said he hoped he achieved the course’s goal of instilling important takeaway lessons on students. “Even though you have been in a workspace for a while, there is always room for self-improvement and to learn,” said Brooks. “I realize individuals will not be able to use all the information we share in class, but most will walk away with one or two things it definitely help one’s development.” In the various sessions there were the following discussions: • How to deal with different attitudes and staying positive. • Identify, overcome and resolve problems when dealing with customers. • Skills that can be used to build basic personal and procedural needs for the customer. • Active listening skills and how good listening can be taught. • The “forbidden phrases” not to use while speaking to cus-

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Lorie Gambill, an instructor from the Community College Workforce Alliance, gives a lecture on types of barriers which can get in the way of delivering excellent customer service.

tomers and to get the point across in a positive, polite and professional manner. • Strategies on managing job stress, how to identify signs of stress and the effects of stress with work performance. Sandra Suhling, an installation management specialist

Clifford Wood role-plays with Kelvin Mervicker, both from the Directorate of Public Works, during an over-the-phone customer scenario in which neither one can see each other. During the phone conversation each tries to project a proper tone of voice using suitable words and delivering the message clearly while maintaining a good attitude.

in the Force Protection Office, Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security, attended the class because she wanted to focus on career skillbuilding. Suhling said the biggest problem she encountered prior to the class was not giving people she worked and collaborated everyday great customer service because they are not normally thought of as customers. “We need to expand our view of the customer and treat every person we come into contact with like a valuable customer,” said Suhling. “That applies even when they are difficult to work with and may not have the option to take their ‘business’ elsewhere.” During a session talking about exceeding customer expectations, the class found out anyone that comes to you is a customer. Any person who requires information or assistance – any time, day or night – is a customer. Michael Finnegan, supervisor at Range Control, DPTMS, said he found the class to be a good refresher and thinks it will help with customer processes. “I can go back and implement a training program for employees

to get refreshed in the basics of customer service,” he said. In session five, the class talked about “Phone Power.” Each person was given a mirror to keep at their desk to show – voice with the smile. The mirror is a reminder to smile and be courteous while speaking on the phone. Tony Meadors, Directorate of Public Works said he deals with customers on a daily basis. He receives requests, troubleshoots and develops a repair solution, and introduces new construction concepts. “I work with customers to come up with an agreed solution and to be happy at the end,” said Meadors. The class was a good way to “fine-tune” his method of handling customers he said. “This course exposed me to additional guidelines and methodology I didn’t think of on my own,” he said. “It was nice to have some professional guidance; were not exposed to this type of training and no one has ever told us the proper way.” The future of more customer services classes is uncertain due to the interest, need and available funds said Meinzer.

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Exchange Early Closures The Fort Lee Exchange will have early closures to conduct inventory the last week of January. The Express/Gas Station will close at 5 p.m., Jan. 24; The Ordnance Exchange will close at 5 p.m., Jan. 26; and the Exchange Main Store will close at 5 p.m., Jan. 29.

Tickets for 59th Ord Brigade Ball Tickets are available for the 59th Ordnance Brigade Spring Ball set for March 4, 6 p.m., at the Richmond Marriott, 500 E. Broad St., Richmond. The cost is $55 for E-1 to E-5, GS 09 and below; $60 for E-6 to E-8, WO1CW3, O1-03 and GS10-12; and $65 for E-9, CW4-CW5, 04-06 and GS 13-15. Purchase tickets by Feb. 26 at https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim. cfm?i=273615&k=0066410F7A52. For details, call (804) 734-8405.

CYSS Survey Child, Youth and School Services wants to know what programs, services and classes are needed and beneficial to families and if expectations are being met.

Parents of children participating in CYSS programs and CYSS staff members can voice their opinions in a short, confidential Patron Satisfaction Survey. A link to the online survey will be sent to all families enrolled in one of the CYSS programs and to staff members. The survey will be open during February. The results will help identify emerging needs for military families. The survey will be facilitated by the Family and MWR Directorate and Installation Management Command.

Prayer Breakfast | Feb. 3 Chaplain (Col.) James Palmer Jr., the U.S. Army CYBER Command chaplain, will be the featured speaker at a National Prayer Breakfast observance here Feb. 3, 7:30 a.m., in the Lee Club. The event is open to the Fort Lee community. Tickets are free, however, participants are welcome to contribute a $5 donation for the meal. For details, call (804) 734-2997 or 734-6494.

Commissary Scholarships Available A total of 700 scholarship grants, each for $2,000, will be awarded worldwide for the 2016-17 school year as part of the Scholarships for Military Children program sponsored by the Defense

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safe during upcoming season Continued from page 2 Typically, a significant amount of time will have passed between the hack and the taxpayer learning about the problem. Electronic filers should find out sooner because their return will likely bounce back if a fraudulent one was successfully filed earlier. Recent reports quote the IRS as saying it tries to settle such cases within 4-6 months, but news reports have indicated wait times are longer. This is

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Commissary Agency. The deadline for applications is Feb. 12. To apply, visit www.militaryscholar. org/sfmc/index.html.

Exchange Salad Wednesdays Every Wednesday, Fort Lee Exchange diners will receive a $2 discount on any salad priced $4 or more as part of the Salad Wednesday Be Fit initiative. The savings is aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles for Soldiers, retirees, and military families and visitors. In addition to “Salad Wednesday” savings, people who use their MILITARY STAR card will receive an additional 10 percent discount at Exchange restaurants.

PWOC Moves to Liberty Chapel The Protestant Women of the Chapel has relocated to Liberty Chapel, 9100 C Ave. All Tuesday Prayer Meetings and other programs and activities will continue at the new site.

KAHC Pharmacy Advisory Due to the upgrade and installation of new automated pharmacy equipment, Kenner Army Health Clinic expects pharmacy wait times will increase Feb. 5-12. Filling new prescriptions could take

mended steps to deal with the problem. The suggested actions include the following: • Order current credit reports and set a fraud alert on each at the three major consumer credit rating agencies – Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. Follow up to make sure those alerts are active. • Set up a physical or computer-based file to organize all contacts, communications and paperwork associated with the case and keep track of any fraudulent transactions that occur. • Create an identity theft report (www.consumer.ftc.gov/ articles/0277-create-identitytheft-report) with the FTC and the local police department.

an hour or more during high-demand periods – 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. The best time to access the pharmacy is 6-9 a.m. The process improvement will improve efficiency and patient safety. For details, call the patient advocate at (804) 734-9512.

Field Sanitation Team Training The Kenner Army Health Clinic Environmental Health staff is offering five eight-hour field sanitation team training sessions from Feb. 1-5, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., in the multi-purpose room of the Army Logistics University, building 12420. The class incorporates hands-on training to include water trailer inspections, water quality testing, field food service sanitation inspection criteria and more. There are 50 slots available on a first-come, first-served basis. For registration and details, call (804) 734-9491 or 734-9652.

Kenner Patient Satisfaction Surveys Kenner Army Health Clinic and the Regional Health Command-Atlantic (provisional) are conducting a short anonymous survey to find out how the patient health care experience can be improved at KAHC. To access the survey, visit www. surveymonkey.com/r/GM9Z5LL.

This will help victims document their contacts with regulators and law enforcement if there is an arrest. • Make a call list for all creditors, banks, investment companies, utilities and employers to let them know about the breach. Those who work with qualified financial and tax experts should ensure they’re aware of the situation as well. • If a fraudulent account is spotted, contact the crediting agency and request a freeze on it; thereby limiting potential losses. Even if you have never experienced this type of identity theft, don’t take your luck for granted. It’s never a bad idea to set up a personal IRS e-services

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Maj. Gen. Darrell K. Williams, commanding general, CASCOM and Fort Lee, discusses his priorities with command directors Jan. 11 in the SCoE CafĂŠ. Jennifer S. Gunn

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The commanding general of the Combined Arms Support Command met with his directors Jan. 11 in the SCoE CafĂŠ to get 2016 â&#x20AC;&#x153;kicked off rightâ&#x20AC;? by sharing his priorities and providing information on upcoming events. â&#x20AC;&#x153;How can I ask you to support our priorities if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what they are?â&#x20AC;? Maj. Gen. Darrell K. Williams asked the group assembled for the briefing. The CASCOM priorities, aligned with Army Chief of Staff and TRADOC priorities, have been undergoing refinement for several months to better reflect the needs of the Army, joint partners and the troops. At the centerpiece of the generalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vision for CASCOM is total force sustainment integration â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all components, all branches. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think everybody in this room is fully aware that 80 percent of our sustainment force is in the Reserve Component. And it is folly to only talk about 20 percent of your force, especially in a downsizing Army,â&#x20AC;? Williams said. CASCOM, he noted, will continue to pursue excellence in its initial military training, professional mili-

tary education and functional training, while supporting its joint partners and the rest of the Army through capabilities development, doctrine, training and leader development. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a lot of major initiatives that started long before I got here; that will be ongoing long after I â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and many of you â&#x20AC;&#x201C; leave,â&#x20AC;? Williams said. Adding to the commandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s responsibility of serving as the Armyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proponent for Transportation, Quartermaster, Ordnance, Adjutant General and Financial Management, branch talent management (in partnership with Human Resources Command), Logistics and Sustainment Force Modernization, is the newly acquired proponency for Operational Contract Support. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t define Sustainment without Operational Contract Support,â&#x20AC;? Williams said. With the Armyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Total Force continuing to downsize, and more and more of the logistics, AG and FM capabilities becoming obsolete, being taken out of the force or moved into a different component, Williams said OCS is filling the gap to provide some critical capabilities. Among them are several Sustainment Mission Command enablers CASCOM developed or will

integrate across the force. They include Global Combat Support System - Army, a new supply tracking system that will replace several legacy systems when it rolls out in fiscal 2018; the General Fund Enterprise Business System, a web-based resource planning tool; the Integrated Personnel and Pay System - Army, a web-based pay and personnel records system; and the Sustainment Readiness Tool, not its real name, but an enabler yet to be determined that will replace the Battle Command Sustainment Support System as a platform that helps provide command and control to logistics commanders. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Up to this point, we have been fairly stove-piped in the way we address these systems,â&#x20AC;? Williams said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They do, in fact, work together â&#x20AC;Ś and we have got to have the resources to do it all.â&#x20AC;? Rounding out CASCOMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s priorities are two initiatives that echo the generalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s motto of â&#x20AC;&#x153;take care of people and the mission will happen.â&#x20AC;? They focus on community engagement and Team Fort Lee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is no Fort Lee without the surrounding community, and we owe them a debt of gratitude,â&#x20AC;? Williams said. Information on upcoming critical dates including boards, broadening assignment deadlines and major CASCOM events also was provided during the update. John E. Hall, deputy to the commanding general, provided information regarding professional development for civilians.

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AMERICA’S MILITARY | SPOTLIGHT

6*7 &$6(< 5$=$ Unit: 508th Transportation Company, 266th Quartermaster Battalion MOS: 88M – motor transport operator Age: 24 Time in Service: five years Hometown: Moyock, N.C. Family: single Background: Sgt. Casey M. Raza was reared in Moyock but later moved to the Tampa, Fla., area. She has been a member of competitive athletic groups a good part of her life, including the Wiregrass Ranch High School softball team in Wesley Chapel, Fla. On the military side, Raza spent a lot of time with the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, N.C. – as her distinctly-shaped beret indicates – and her experiences there continue to shape her persona and military career. Additionally, she said she is ambitious, “very open and honest,” and has a short temper but does not “let it show.” Pet peeve: “Not being honest; beating around the bush or just not being direct ... that’s one way to get me fired up.” Worst fear: “Causing someone to lose his or her life based on something I did. If I were speeding in a car and got in an accident, lived through it but killed some-

one – that is one of my biggest fears.” Greatest hope: “To retire from the Army in 25 years as a sergeant major. That’s my only goal in life at this point.” One lesson you like sharing with others: “Don’t take things for granted.” The person you were before you became a Soldier: “I was an athletic jock; I was all about sports and about the team; I was that jock who walked around high school just as proud as could be to wear the uniform and go out to play softball, soccer or whatever sport – I was excited. That’s who I was.” The historical figure or celebrity you would like to meet: “Rhonda Rousey because of the way she carries herself; the way she came up from being in judo to MMA, and the way she represents herself in being a role model for females.” The music on your iPod: “Country music – Luke Bryan. I love his voice and how he carries on about anything he sings about.” Dream car: “A Ford Mustang. I kind of like the old style, but I also like the 2016. It brings the old and new together.” The one person you most ad-

mire: “My mom. My parents separated before I was seeing things as a baby. Watching her – working two jobs, raising kids and going through relationship problems – to give us the best life we could ask for.” One defining moment: “I would say coming back off deployment (from Afghanistan to Fort Bragg in 2012). You grow up watching Soldiers leave and come home, but when it’s you getting on that bird and getting off that bird – back onto home ground – is like … the crowd is going crazy and your parents are there, everybody is waving little American flags and the unit is marching in. It was like one of those moments – wow! I was really proud of myself.” Why you joined the Army: “In my junior year of high school, I signed up for the Delayed Entry Program. In my senior year, during the softball season, I felt like it was my moment to shine, it being my last year. I started getting emails from college coaches, and it was at that point I said ‘Let me to talk to my recruiter to see if I can prolong (going into the Army), but they informed me I had already enlisted. (Note: Raza was offered a full scholarship to the University of Florida,

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but had to turn it down due to her military obligations). So, I said ‘I can do Army softball,’ but the more I thought about it, the more I thought it wouldn’t happen. I was heartbroken, honestly I was, but two months later, I was like ‘This is a new beginning for me.’ I had worked all the way up to that point, now it was time for a new beginning.” What it means to serve your country: “It’s something special. I like it and enjoy what I do. For me personally, I like giving back. I got to grow up in the land of the free; there are those who died before me who contributed to that freedom. It’s my way of giving back and making sure kids today have the same freedoms I had.” What you love about your MOS: “Driving the big trucks.” Toughest part of your job: “Making sure I set the right ex-

ample for the Soldiers below me; to make sure they don’t see toxic leadership and they have that pride to serve.” What you try to instill in junior Soldiers: “To keep striving for what they want. If they really want the Army to be what they want it to be, then they have to make it what they want. Work your way up and make the changes you want to make.” Best thing about the Army: “The opportunities. If you are a cashier at a store, someone may never see your potential. You may have what it takes to be the store manager, but if they don’t see it, you won’t get that promotion or if you do one wrong thing, you get fired. When they see potential in the Army, you get promoted, you get schools or a better assignment.” Worst thing about the Army: “The uniforms. Every time the uniform changes, you have to go out and buy a new one. When the new uniforms came out, I spent $500 and that didn’t include boots.” Future plans: “I plan to get my bachelor’s degree in the next two or three years. I just started on it. I’m also going to recruiter school because I was selected for recruiting duty. After that, I want to become a drill sergeant; then I want to go back to Fort Bragg, jump out of airplanes again and make sergeant major.”

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‘Biloxi Blues’ begins Feb. 5 The Theater Company at Fort Lee announces the opening of “Biloxi Blues” by Neil Simon. The show begins Feb. 5 for a threeweekend run at the Lee Theater, building 4300 Mahone Avenue. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays, Feb. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20 at 8 p.m., and Sundays, Feb. 7, 14 and 21 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $13 (adults) and $7 (youth). For reservations or more information, call the box office at (804) 734-6629. Written by Neil Simon, it’s the second play in the trilogy following “Brighton Beach Memoirs.” “Biloxi Blues” follows Eugene Morris Jerome as he gets sent to the Army training camp in Biloxi, Miss., in 1943. There, the naive New Yorker who has never

before left home is forced to confront difficult issues and his own reactions to them. The play is as funny as it is poignant. This production is PG13 as some language may not be suitable for small children. It stars Ben West as Eugene, Travis West as Selridge, Adam Mincks as Wykowski, Charles Wissinger as Epstein, Dylan Tipton as Carney, Bennett Buetow as Hennessy,

and Dale Blake as Sgt. Toomey. Completing the cast are Heather Eddy as Daisy and Denise Blake as Rowena. This production is directed by Joy Williams. It also features set and light design by Cindy Warren, sound design by Red Redling, costumes by Joy Williams and stage management by Lorie Arnold. – Theater Company

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The importance of the exercise cannot be overstated, as it ensures a trained and ready liquid logistics force in direct support of Army Warfighter Function 16 (“Set the Theater”),” said Jose Hernandez, director, PWD. With over 90 percent of Echelon Above Brigade liquid logistics capability in COMPO 2 and 3, the Army’s ability to rapidly “Set the Theater” is dependent on total force training readiness and fluid employment and mobilization of strategic partners. QLLEX tasks liquid logistics formations, improves readiness and replicates endto-end supply chain petroleum distribution. In 2016, the 475th QM Group seeks to integrate all petroleum units across the total Army force structure. The newly activated active duty petroleum force

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Maj. Sharon Rosser, Interservice Physician Assistant Program emergency medicine instructor, and Col. Scott Shaffer, Graduate School dean, explain the use of ultrasound technology to pinpoint injuries to Maj. Gen. Darrell K. Williams, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general, Jan. 14 at the U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School located at Joint Base San Antonio, Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Williams visited the school to learn more about medical capabilities and how the sustainment community shaped by CASOM supports them.

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Drones could be driving factor in future log operations T. Anthony Bell Senior Writer/Special Projects

“It’s time to get off the horse and into the Model T because this technology will be in your driveway within the next 10 years,’ -James Young II, chief, Experimentation, Analysis, Science and Technology Division, Sustainment Battle Lab, CASCOM For years now, the American public has been teased about the advent of drone technology – videos depicting Amazon’s flying contraptions making home deliveries and stories of Google testing driverless cars. The prevailing image of drones, arguably, was borne out of the wars in Southeast Asia where they have been used for more than a decade as tools for surveillance and reconnaissance as well as weapons of destruction. At some point, drone systems could benefit sustainers on the battlefield by leading convoys of trucks to deliver supplies or resupplying a forward operating base via pilotless aircraft. If that sounds a bit futuristic, Larry Perecko is quick to interject. The branch chief, Science and Technology, in CASCOM’s Sustainment Battle Lab, said the future is now and drones have already been used during sustainment missions in Afghanistan. “The Marine Corps used an unmanned aircraft (a helicopter called KMAX) for two years to supply forward Marine units,” he said, noting the trial was based on an urgent mission requirement. “It delivered over a million short tons of supplies using two unmanned aircraft.” The trial was successful, added Perecko, and the Marine Corps and U.S. Navy are continuing to develop cargo unmanned aerial system capability. In addition to that effort, the Army recently showed off a downscaled electric drone during a demonstration at CASCOM headquarters. The aircraft, called a hoverbike, is being developed by the Department of Defense under the Soldier Aerial Mobility Vehicle project. When fully developed, the hoverbike will be capable of piloted or remote operation, a 125-mile range and a 45-mph cruising speed, according to spokesmen. Furthermore, it will have an 800-pound payload (to include the ability to transport troops). The U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center in Warren, Mich., also demonstrated a driverless

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(ABOVE) A convoy of driverless Army trucks makes its way through the Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site in South Carolina in May 2014. Semi-autonomous truck systems could be fielded within five years, said one expert. (RIGHT) A downscaled drone is demonstrated at CASCOM headquarters late last year. Aerial drones used for sustainment purposes already have been used in war.

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truck system at the Detroit auto show earlier this month. The system, developed by TARDEC with support from CASCOM, uses vehicles currently in the Army’s tactical fleet. It is touted as a more efficient and safer means of ground transport. CASCOM’s SBL, said Perecko, has a mission to scout new technologies that may have military sustainment application and identify specific mission needs and requirements to suit sustainment functions. In the Army’s pursuit of drone technology for ground vehicles, CASCOM’s input focused on efficiency and reducing the risk to Soldiers charged with transporting materiel in the battlespace, said Perecko. “We wanted to reduce demand by satisfying more of that demand at the point of need,” he said. “In the instance where we have to deliver things, we want to reduce risks to Soldier by automating some of those dull, dangerous and dirty tasks Soldiers currently perform like

driving for eight hours on a main supply route littered with IEDs.” For aircraft drones, the focus areas are essentially the same, but Perecko said there is the potential for more savings in resources because manned aircraft require extensive protection measures. “Every time you use manned aircraft for sustainment, you’re taking assets away from other operational missions,” he said. Ideally, transportation elements of the future will be multi-modal, said Perecko, capable of remotely moving materiel in more ways than one. He described a truck company that could not only transport supplies and equipment via driverless ground vehicles but also use drone aircraft assets as well. That capability “gives a commander flexibility in what he decides to use to deliver supplies based on the threat, the location of supported units and weather conditions,” said Perecko. Having remotely operated air assets in par-

ticular creates multiple dilemmas for adversaries, added Perecko, providing friendly forces with some measure of unpredictability as it carries out missions. “As it stands now, the enemy pretty much knows where we are and what roads we have to use to get to where we’re trying to go,” he said. “It’s easy for them to stage themselves along those routes to either attack us or place IEDs. “If we have the capability to used unmanned aerial assets, it won’t be as easy for them because they won’t know which routes we will take or what altitude we’ll fly, etc.” Perecko made it clear drone technology the Army is pursuing does not exclude humans from the operations equation. Instead, it allows them to perform other missions thereby increasing the overall capability of any given logistical force. “When we say we want to automate Soldier tasks, that does not mean we don’t need Soldiers,” he said. “That means we are freeing Soldiers up to perform other critical tasks. “For example, Soldiers will still need to maintain vehicles and program them to operate. They also will have to monitor vehicles in the execution of its missions and load and unload them.” The development of unmanned aircraft drones for logistical functions is far past its infancy, said Perecko. In addition to Navy and Marine Corps efforts, there are various other projects underway in industry ranging in size, function and scope. He said he recently witnessed a Blackhawk helicopter drone during a demonstration in Florida and thinks similar aircraft systems could be fielded soon. “I think we’re going to see a lot of this technology in the next five years because the utility has been proven and there are ongoing efforts,” said Perecko, noting an important DOD flight test is scheduled for later this year. Progress in the tactical vehicle arena seems to be further along. A semi-autonomous ground vehicle system is awaiting approval, said Perecko, and could be fielded within “the next five years.” Efforts to develop a fully automated convoy system is now under development and could be operational within the next 10 years, added Perecko. Funding, a lengthy approval process and regulatory concerns are potential obstacles that could delay development and fielding for any system, said Perecko, but drone technology will likely prevail and emerge to play an important role in the future of sustainment operations.

CASCOM on track for financial management certification requirements as deadline looms Lt. Col. Rick Stafford CASCOM SSI Liaison Officer. and

Diana Drake CASCOM Deputy G8

When the Army’s Military Deputy to the Assistant Secretary of the Army, Financial Management and Comptroller, presented Department of Defense Financial Management Certification certificates to seven Combined Arms Support Command budget analysts here Jan.8, she admitted being impressed with the accomplishments of the G-8 team. “This is a big deal; I know the amount of dedication it takes to complete this certification,” said Lt. Gen. Karen E. Dyson, who traveled to Fort Lee to meet with the commanding general, Maj. Gen. Darrell K. Williams, and his staff to receive an update on the Sustainment Warfighting Function with a particular focus on financial management leader development and readiness. Dyson is the senior finance general officer in the Army, and is visiting Army installations and units to assess readiness and promote Army Financial Management Optimization efforts, including the required DOD FM Certification. She was happy to present the hard-earned certificates during her visit. “This wasn’t just a check mark for the command, (Lt.) Gen. Dyson made our certification achievements personable,” said Sabrina A. Womack, Headquarters CASCOM budget analyst, who completed her DOD FM Level II Certification June 8, 2015. “This recognition encourages me to continue working toward my goals and further my career,” said Womack, who will attend the Army Comptroller Course at Syracuse, N.Y., next month. “It makes you feel like a team member in the bigger picture,”

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Tracy Bradford, education director, U.S. Army Women’s Museum, discusses the museum’s exhibits with Lt. Gen. Karen Dyson, Military Deputy to Army Financial Management and Comptrollers, Jan. 8. Dyson visited the Combined Arms Support Command to discuss Financial Management as it relates to the Sustainment Warfighting Function. The stop at Fort Lee was part of her “road show” to discuss the Army’s financial management optimization efforts of driving change in the Army FM enterprise at various installations.

said Doug W. Pietrowski, a budget analyst for the Army Logistics University’s Transportation School Branch. Pietrowski, who completed his certification July 17, 2015, said it spoke volumes of the leadership – to coordinate for a threestar general’s time to recognize the team’s achievement. “Maybe this will add an extra amount of motivation for those who are still working toward their certification, to reach that goal,” he said. The CASCOM G-8 team is among the leaders in U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, with over 60 percent of those required having achieved FM Certification, said Don Hall, Director of CASCOM G-8. “This will remain a priority for

us as it helps our great FM professionals support the CASCOM mission more effectively,” Hall said. The certification provides appropriate training and development in key areas such as audit readiness, fiscal law, ethics and decision support. But it doesn’t end with the initial certification, Hall said. “FM professionals will be required to complete continuing education each year to keep their knowledge relevant and current.” Now more than ever the department needs a well-trained financial workforce to solve constant budget challenges and to be a key enabler for achieving auditable financial statements, according to the FM Certification

Website. DOD FM Certification was developed in 2011, and codified in the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act, to provide an Enterprise-wide framework to guide the professional development of the DOD’s 54,000-strong financial management workforce. The FM and leadership competencies required by the program ensure the financial management workforce is prepared to meet both current and future challenges. The program is based on courses and experience. By signing the 2012 NDAA, it signified “the president wanted everyone who touches government funds to be certified,” said Sophia Coward, budget ana-

lyst for Headquarters CASCOM branch who earned her certification June 26, 2015. This not only includes budget analysts, but also program management, management and manpower and managerial accounting specialists. To earn the certification, military and civilian financial managers must complete several courses and gain experience in a financial management career field with the DOD to attain proficiency in the competencies required at an individual’s assigned level. Certain positions within the Department of the Army require the incumbent to obtain certification under the DOD FM Certification Program as a condition of employment. If selected for one of these positions, one must obtain certification within two years of entry into the position, according to the program policy. “While we continued to perform our regular jobs, our supervisors allowed us a couple hours each week to work on the certification courses,” Coward said. With 71 course hours required for her Level II certification, that’s the equivalent of taking nearly a full load of courses toward a master’s degree for two years. During Dyson’s Jan. 8 visit, she also led a brief professional development session with the CASCOM G8 staff to promote other Career Program 11, Comptroller, long-term training programs like the Defense Comptrollership Program and the Academic Degree Training program. Dyson stressed the importance of continued professional development and linked the DOD FM Certification program’s requirement for continued education to these training opportunities. She also highlighted the importance of the TRIAD Performance Plan, which focuses on sleep, activity, and nutrition – the key aspects that influence overall health. “The Army needs healthy, resilient and highly-trained professional financial managers in order to increase Army readiness and fiscal responsibility,” Dyson said.

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CASCOM on track for financial management certification requirements as deadline looms Lt. Col. Rick Stafford CASCOM SSI Liaison Officer. and

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INYOURFACE A Traveller feature that showcases photos from local Facebook pages

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Soldiers assigned to Fort Pickett’s Maneuver Area Training Equipment Site reinstall two tracked vehicles Tuesday after completing exterior refurbishments. Both vehicles, used by the U.S. Army during the Vietnam and Korean Wars, have been on continuous display along Fort Pickett’s Military Road for approximately 20 years. For MATES personnel, the refurbishment process included cleaning the vehicles, sandblasting them down to bare metal and finally repainting and stenciling the vehicles to their original specifications. MATES personnel also are in the process of refurbishing the M60 Patton Main Battle Tank that usually resides adjacent to Fort Pickett’s main entrance.

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Soldiers from Tango Company, 266th Quartermaster Battalion, perform physical training exercises aearly Wednesday morning. The Soldiers did the training indoors due to the chilly weather.

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Capt. Jeanshay Wright takes the guidon for Victor Company from Lt. Col. Brian Wolford, commander, 262nd Quartermaster Battalion, during a change of command ceremony at the company Jan. 13. Wright replaced Capt. Christopher Deines who moved to the 262nd QM Bn. to serve as an interim executive officer. Water Training Division Facebook

(ABOVE) A Soldier in the Water Treatment Specialist course tests a sample during a field portion of his training. (RIGHT) An advanced individual training Soldier from Papa Company, 244th Quartermaster Battalion, shoots a free throw during the Best Pirate Basketball Competition earlier this month.

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Hundreds of Soldiers – mostly advanced individual training students – attended a professional development session with famed Redskins Quarterback Joe Theismann Wednesday at the Lee Theater. A story about the presentation and more photos will appear in next week’s edition of the Traveller.

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Fort Lee Soldiers pledge allegiance in ceremony Eighty-five Soldiers from across the installation took the Oath of Allegiance to become U.S. citizens during a ceremony Jan. 12 at the Soldier Support Center. This semi-monthly event is hosted by the 266th Quartermaster Battalion and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Department. “The sight of all these Soldiers – representing 29 countries of the world – standing as brothers and sisters in arms and swearing to defend the Constitution of the United States was an inspiration,” said Maj. Jason Logan, 266th QM Bn. The Soldiers took part in the Naturalization at Basic Training Initiative, which is one of multiple programs used by the Department of Defense to help troops become citizens, said Frank Reffel, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration

Services Field Office director. “Many foreign nationals have skills the Army can use,” said Reffel. “This program is an incentive to speed up the citizen process.” Lt. Col. Scott B. Kindberg, 266th QM Bn. commander, addressed the new citizens during the ceremony. “U.S. natural-born citizens sometimes take it for granted, but I know you don’t take it for granted,” he said. “This is a moment you’re going to remember for the rest of your life.” Each of the ceremonies has a guest speaker, and Navy Culinary Specialist First Class Maureen Go, Joint Culinary Center of Excellence, spoke at the recent event. “It was seven years ago when I stepped foot on American soil,” said Go – a naturalized citizen

from the Philippines. “I knew two things in life: one, I will always make my parents proud by making a difference in the world, and two, I will become an American citizen.” As the seventh child in a family of 11, Go said her parents were unable to send their children to college, and that helped motivate her to be an American Soldier and a naturalized citizen. “Being in the military made me realize I should not be afraid, I belong to an organization filled with diverse faces,” she said. “I realized I should not be scared or feel alone because people from different nations came to the United States to help their future and build their own dreams.” Go – who has served six years in the military – charged the new citizens at the end of her speech. “Be loyal to this nation and its heritage, and fulfill your duties and responsibilities as an American citizen and as an American Soldier,” she said. “Respect and value everyone around you … be willing

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Eighty-five new Soldiers raise their right hands and recite the Oath Of Allegiance to become United States citizens during a naturalization ceremony at the Soldier Support Center earlier this month. Frank Reffel, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Norfolk Field Office director, administered the oath to the Soldiers who are in training here. The 266th Quartermaster Battalion, commanded by Lt. Col. Scott Kindberg, hosted the event.

to sacrifice and do whatever it takes to protect this country, never forget those who have gone before us. Do what is right even though no one is looking, and be committed to the excellence and fair treatment of all.” Pvt. Michelle Thompson – from Ecuador – was one of the Soldiers

who took the oath and said she did so to increase her opportunities in the future. “I want to become a better person, to make my father proud and utilize my Army training,” she said. – 266th Quartermaster Battalion

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Ordnance Training Detachment furthers Soldier education FORT BENNING, Ga. – The Ordnance Training Detachment with 1st Battalion, 81st Armor Regiment, is leading an initiative to provide Soldiers with more college-level education early on in their military careers. “We are trying to expedite their career opportunities,” said Rodney Maupin, OTD director. The OTD has partnered with the Columbus Technical College to provide quality, higher education to cadre and Soldiers, said Capt. Tomika Robinson, OTD commander. The partnership is nested with the Army Learning Concept 2015 and supports the 21st Soldier Competencies, she said. The college will conduct English classes twice a week for cadre and advanced individual training Soldiers twice a week for a total of six weeks, starting Tuesday. AIT Soldiers earn a total of 18 college credit hours from the American Council on Education once they complete their initial entry training. Maupin said the OTD will use that partnership with CTC to fulfill the Soldiers’ general education requirements. For those Soldiers to receive an associate degree of science and

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Capt. Tomika Robinson, Ordnance Training Detachment commander, Fort Benning, Ga., addresses cadre and advanced individual training Soldiers interested in furthering their education through the OTD’s partnership with Columbus Technical College.

applied technology, all they have to take is five classes from CTC. The OTD will provide the rest. “We are looking to achieve 20-level training that is going to provide (the Soldier) with professional credentialing - a degree,” Maupin said.

The 20-level training pertains to military occupational specialty specific courses within the Army. The Soldier will benefit because he or she won’t be constrained by the traditional semester and quarter time windows, Maupin said, which can be in-

terrupted by deployments or other training. The benefit for the Army is Soldiers are being trained on things that are going to make them better at their military occupational specialty, such as industrial safety and electronics. “It mirrors the requirements

for a technical degree,” Maupin said. For the partnership, a college professor will assist with lifelong learning, oral and written communication enhancement, and critical thinking and problem solving skills. “Traditionally, in the past, all we did was give them technical training and tactical training,” Maupin said. “We are looking now to develop our training to embrace all 21st century Soldier competencies.” One of the 21st century Soldier competencies is communication, written and oral. The partnership with CTC is one of the first initiatives toward developing well-rounded Soldiers who are capable of operating in a complex world, Robinson said. Maupin said, through this initiative, the OTD could plant the seed for lifelong learning. The classes will be delivered online, through Blackboard. Maupin said the vast majority of testing would be in written essay format rather than multiple choice. “We’re looking at refining our approach to training so we are more successful at developing (Soldiers’) critical thinking skills,” Maupin said. “We are looking at holistic development of the Soldiers’ capabilities and competencies.”

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23rd Brigade reﬂects on success of Holiday Block Leave mission Commentary by Capt. Joshua Stevens 23rd QM Brigade S3

Another iteration of Holiday Block Leave successfully concluded Jan. 2 when 2,960 Soldiers of the 23rd Quartermaster Brigade had safely returned to Fort Lee and resumed their initial entry training. HBL is an operation essential to the well-being and resiliency of cadre, unit leaders and advanced individual training troops alike. It provides a well-deserved break from the rigors of Army training and gives service members a chance to spend quality time with their families. The process of shipping out almost 3,000 Soldiers taking leave and providing support for those who choose to remain at Fort Lee involves a significant amount of planning, coordination and logistics (i.e. transportation, securing property and billeting). It is a team effort requiring the expertise of many brigade staffers, both military and civilian, and valuable assistance from multiple support agencies on post. HBL affords the brigade an opportunity to fully exercise its Mission Command and Operations Process. The team successfully operated multiple on- and off-post staging areas at the MacLaughlin and Clark Fitness Centers, the Larkin Conference Center, the 262nd QM Battalion and 23rd

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(RIGHT) Advanced individual training students assigned to the 23rd Quartermaster Brigade board commercial busses bound for Richmond International Airport during the departure phase of Holiday Block Leave in mid-December. (ABOVE) Soldiers pose and ham it up for the camera as they get ready to enter the laser tag area at the Swaders Sports Park facility in Colonial Heights over the holiday break.

QM Brigade headquarters areas, and local bus and air travel locations. The bulk of the near 24-hour operations cycle began at 1 a.m., Dec. 17, and it involved room-clearing, bus assignments and oversight of departure sites. Wellplanned command and control of movement resulted in a safe, disciplined and efficient effort all involved can be proud of. Papa Company, 244th Quartermaster Battalion, assumed responsibility for the

170-plus rear-detachment Soldiers – those departing later than Dec. 18, returning earlier than Jan. 2 or not taking holiday leave. The unit continued Army activities like physical training and area support details. It also arranged many free recreational opportunities for the troops, ranging from a golf and driving range outing to discounted bowling and trips to local attractions. With its usual caring contributions to the community, Family and MWR arranged

visits to Swaders Sports Park in Colonial Heights, a Washington, D.C., daytrip, and a Virginia Commonwealth University basketball game. Chaplain (Capt.) Anthony Hunley, 244th QM Bn. chaplain, also hosted a “Christmas Eve-Eve Party” on Dec. 23 at the Spiritual Fitness Center. It gave Soldiers an opportunity to share the spirit of Christmas and build camaraderie with their fellow battle buddies. The troops enjoyed a Dec. 24 dinner provided by the USO. Many also participated in Christmas religious activities including a Catholic Mass, Islamic Services and Shabbat Eve at Bri’th Achim synagogue in Petersburg. Additionally, Soldiers had an opportunity to Skype with their families from the Papa Company multipurpose room on Christmas day. The final stage of HBL occurred during New Year’s weekend when troops returned to Fort Lee. They had to be shuttled from the airport and the Amtrak and Greyhound stations. Brigade units resumed operations and training, to include 100-percent urinalysis drug testing and SHARP, suicide awareness, and customs and courtesies refresher classes to help Soldiers reintegrate themselves into the Army way of life. Our Ordnance Brigade partners on post completed similar operations, with approximately 2,900 Soldiers completing safe holiday travel and 77 remaining at Fort Lee. The 23rd Brigade offers a proud salute … the 2015 mission is complete and our units have safely returned to full operational status. Congratulations to all who played a role in the success of Holiday Block Leave.

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Command Sgt. Maj. Edward C. Morris, Ordnance Corps Regimental CSM, talks to Soldiers during a Jan. 14 professional development session at the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany. The CSM toured locations in Grafenwoehr and Vilseck where Ord. Soldiers are assigned. His troop talks focused on requirements for promotion, career-building assignments and the force projection changes happening throughout the Army. “Soldiers should always seek to educate themselves and refine their skill sets,” Morris told the Grafenwoehr group. “It’s also important to take advantage of every opportunity the Army has to offer and stay aware of what is happening.” The visit also allowed the CSM to observe current training activities at one of the Army’s largest firing range and maneuver areas, and see how operational forces are being supported by sustainment troops.

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died from cervical cancer. • Cervical pre-cancers are diagnosed far more often than invasive cervical cancer. Cervical cancer was once one of the most common causes of cancer death for American women. Over the last 30 years, the death rate has gone down by more than 50 percent. The main reason for this change has been the increased use of the Pap test. This screening procedure can find changes in the cervix before cancer develops. It also can find cervical cancer early − in its most curable stage. There is more to be done to lower the cervical cancer death rate. The key is to prevent cervical cancer from occurring. Can cervical cancer be prevented? The answer is yes. It can be prevented and the most reliable prevention tool is early vaccination. The human papilloma virus, or HPV, is known to contribute to development

of this cancer in some women. A vaccine is available against HPV, so cervical cancer has become the most preventable female cancer in the United States. Vaccination against HPV requires a three-shot series given over six months. The HPV vaccine protects against the types of HPV that cause the majority of cervical cancer and genital warts. It is recommended all females and males between the ages of nine and 26 years old be vaccinated as HPV is sexually transmitted. Vaccination of both males and females helps to protect the entire population against HPV. KAHC offers Pap and HPV co-testing, HPV vaccination (also in the Pediatric Clinic), management of abnormal Pap smears, breast exams, mammography, pre-pregnancy health counseling, menopause management, STD testing/treatment, as well as acute and

some chronic gynecologic care for teenage to postmenopausal women. For years, women have been told to start Pap smear testing within three years of becoming sexually active or by 18 years old. After years of research, ASCCP and ACOG have determined it’s best for women to start testing at age 21, no matter when sexual activity started. The change in the recommended age to begin routine screening is due to the fact it can take several years for the changes in the cervix cells to develop after infection with HPV, and oftentimes the immune system of very young women can clear the body of HPV. Women with certain risk factors may need more frequent testing; the results of Pap and HPV screenings are used to determine the need for additional evaluation. Women who have had a hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) should discuss their need for pap smear testing with their health care provider. As a general rule, Pap testing can stop at age 65 for most women, but consult your health care provider if unsure. The Kenner medical home team recommends an annual “well woman” visit for all adult women to address gynecological needs or concerns. Pediatric patients can discuss HPV Vaccinations during their next visit. To schedule your a women’s health visit, or pediatric appointment, call 866645-4584 or use TRICARE Online. Many people think the HPV vaccine only protects girls, but this vaccine protects boys against certain HPV-related cancers, too. Check out why by visiting http://www.cdc.gov/ features/hpvvaccineboys/ index.html

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FMWR Good Health Symposium | Jan. 26 The Family and MWR Fort Lee Community Library â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in conjunction with Kenner Army Health Clinic, Fort Lee Army Wellness Center and FMWR Sports Office â&#x20AC;&#x201C; will hold a health symposium Jan. 26, 3-5 p.m., at the Army Logistics University in Heiser Hall. The free event will include speakers and information on nutrition and healthy lifestyles. It is open to the Fort Lee community. For details, call (804) 765-8095.

Auditions for Kidkapers â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Jungle Bookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; | Feb. 6 The Theater Company at Fort Lee will hold auditions for the KidKapers production of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jungle Bookâ&#x20AC;? Feb. 6, 10 a.m., at the Lee Theater, building 4300, Mahone Avenue. Director Caroline Mincks seeks 25 actors, ages 8 -18, for a variety of roles. Those auditioning must be prepared to read from the script and sing a prepared song. No performers are paid. Rehearsals begin immediately after casting for a March 1120 production run. The performances are

The 23rd Quartermaster Ready and Resilient Brigade Ball is set for Feb. 11, 5:30-11:30 p.m., at the Lee Club. The guest speaker will be Command Sgt. Maj. Jimmy J. Sellers, Regimental CSM, QM Corps. For tickets and details, contact 1st Lt. Frank Che at (804) 734-6950 or Sgt. 1st Class Charles Evans at charles.e.evans30. mil@mail.mil.

ACS EFMP Lego Club | Feb. 2 The Army Community Service Exceptional Family Member Program â&#x20AC;&#x153;4X2â&#x20AC;? Lego Club will get together Feb. 2, 6-7 p.m., at the Fort Lee Housing Center, 1510 Sisisky Blvd. The free program is open to kids, 4 years and older. No experience is needed. Participants must be accompanied by an adult. Do not bring Legos. Registration is required. The group meets twice a month. The next date is Feb. 16. For details, call (804) 734-7965 or email keiandria.n.dickerson.ctr@mail.mil.

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College Financial Aid Presentation at PPL | Jan. 26 Great Aspirations Scholarship Program, Inc., will present an information session on completing the free application for Federal Student Aid Jan. 26, 6-8 p.m., at the Petersburg Public Library, 201 W. Washington St., Petersburg. While the program is free, space is limited. For registration and details, call (804) 733-2387.

Virginia Opera Performance | Jan. 24 The Virginia Opera will celebrate Marian Andersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life with a newly commissioned program Jan. 24, 3-5 p.m., at the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 110 W. Finney Ave. The event will review her rise to a preeminent spot among the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concert artists. Tickets are $20.

Shiver in the River Event | Jan. 30 Keep Virginia Beautiful will host A Shiver in the River event Jan. 30, 10 a.m. 4 p.m., at Historic Tredegar, 400 Tredegar St., Richmond. A community clean up will be held at 10 a.m., a 5K Walk/Run is scheduled for noon and a James River Jump is set for 1:30 p.m. For details, call (804) 665-2908.

Sign-up Deadline for Buddy Holly Dinner Theater Trip | Feb. 2 Community members should register by Feb. 2 for a bus trip to attend â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Buddy Holly Storyâ&#x20AC;? March 2 at the Riverside Dinner Theater in Fredericksburg. The cost is $126 and includes transportation, lunch, admission to the show and all taxes and gratuities. A bus will pick up participants at Target, Jefferson Davis Highway, at 9:30 a.m. and return at 6:30 p.m., or at Chippenham Hospital, 7101 Jahnke Road, Richmond, at 10 a.m. and return at 6 p.m. For details, call Judy Jones at (804) 751-4135.

Exceptional Education Resource Fair | Feb. 2 Chesterfield County Public Schools will hold an Exceptional Education Resource Fair for grades K-12, Feb. 2, 4-6 p.m., at the Career and Technical Center, 13900 Hull Street Road. Parents and teachers of students with disabilities and students with disabilities can learn about available services from a number of agencies and organizations. To register, call (804) 639-8749.

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