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FORMER NFL STAR VISITS FORT LEE Super Bowl champion and former Washington Redskin Joe Theismann speaks to community members about setting goals, achievement and having the courage to rise in the face of failure SEE PAGE 8

HALLOWED GROUNDS Petersburg Mayor Howard Myers along with guests will attend Black History Month Observance Feb. 17 at the Lee Theater

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Breaking a sweat: Zumba with a side of Kung Pao Contributing Writer

I actually went to the base gym last week … twice. That may not seem like much to you Spandex-ensconsed gym rats with your fancy headphones, overpriced shoes, BPA-free coconut-water bottles, and level 10 treadmill settings. But to me, someone who used mild knee pain as an excuse to take a yearlong break from all forms of exercise – this accomplishment is nothing short of a miracle. Les Mills, eat your heart out. It hasn’t been easy showing up at the gym after such a long and unexplained hiatus. I knew my presence would be perceived as

a half-hearted attempt at a New Year’s resolution, most likely to fizzle before the first week of February. I gave myself a little pep talk in the parking lot. “Just parade in there like you own the place. For all they know, you’ve been running marathons and playing rugby for the past year.” Yeah, what do THEY know, I assured myself. Approaching the front desk, I swiftly flashed my military ID hoping no one would see me before I darted off to Zumba class. “Is that you, Mrs. Molinari?” Nick, one of the gym staff, called from behind the desk. His intonation and use of “Mrs.” notified everyone within earshot that some old lady who hasn’t been to the

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hops, several misplaced kick-ballchanges, a couple of inappropriate pelvic thrusts, and my own freestyle version of the pony. I was pretty hopeless. Despite my alarming heart rate, I only sported a small sweat mustache when the 45 minute class was over. Rather than exercise more, I thought a hop in the sauna would wake my hibernating glands. But then, I made the fatal mistake of following up the sauna with a scalding hot shower, opening veritable flood gates of profuse sweat (think George Costanza) that didn’t ease up until mid-afternoon. Next week, I’m going to try spinning, and maybe yoga the week after that. I might bounce off the bike like a fool or splat on the mat like an idiot, but what’s important is that I keep showing up at the gym. However, the next time I want to break a heavier sweat, I’ll just stick with Kung Pao Chicken.

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lieved to find a comforting mix of people, all with their share of bodily imperfections and jiggly bits. After a short introduction that I forgot to listen to, the instructor hit a button on the sound system and began gyrating to Latin and African beats. Much like the last time I tried Zumba, I thought it looked easy. “It’s just dancing … how hard could it be?” But then, I always seem to forget my husband and I have botched the Electric Slide at every military ball, holiday party, and wedding since our own reception in 1993. Same goes for the Cha Cha Slide, the Macarena, and the Cupid Shuffle. Call us choreographically challenged, we couldn’t Whip, Nae Nae or Stanky Leg if our lives depended on it. I tried to mimic our limber instructor as she swiveled back and forth across the room, but all I could muster were a few awkward

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Tractor plows up snow on C Avenue near Liberty Chapel in aftermath of Winter Storm Jonas Tuesday. See Page 3 for more photos and a story.

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(FAR LEFT) Fort Lee Family and MWR employee Don Houchins clears snow from sidewalks in the Child, Youth and School Services area along Sisisky Boulevard Monday. (LEFT) Chaplain (Maj.) James Lester and Sgt. Brandon Jones from the 23rd Quartermaster Brigade Chaplains Office, shovel the sidewalk and access areas by their building Tuesday afternoon. Soldiers and civilian employees across post performed similar cleanup activities after Winter Storm Jonas dumped 10.5 inches of snow on the area over the weekend. (BELOW) A snowplow driver from the Directorate of Public Works contractor, Skookum, clears an access road along A Avenue Monday.

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Team Lee received high praise from the senior installation commander for its reaction to and recovery from Winter Storm Jonas over the past several days. “I want to thank everyone for their teamwork and cooperation during this historic weather event,” wrote Maj. Gen. Darrell K. Williams, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general, in a message to the community that appeared on the ArmyFortLee Facebook page Monday. “Given record snowfalls, collectively we took prudent steps to mitigate any negative impacts on the safety of our workforce and accomplishment of the mission.” The total snowfall for this area was 10.5 inches. Sleet Friday evening, plunging temperatures overnight and blizzard-like conditions Saturday led to a declaration of “black” road conditions, limiting travel to emergency vehicles – a situation that

hasn’t occurred here in more than 20 years. Like everyone else, road crews had to wait out the storm. The Directorate of Public Works contractor, Skookum, launched clearing operations Saturday evening and continued non-stop through Tuesday when employees returned to work. “DPW, the CAT (Crisis Action Team) and the command group definitely deserve commendation,” observed Tim French, director of the CASCOM Safety Office. “Everyone was proactive versus reactive (in regard to post closure and storm safety announcements). “I have received no personal injury reports from subordinate commands,” he

noted. “It appears our community made it through the storm safely, which is the best news of all. It says a lot about people staying indoors and off the roads as recommended in post advisories, as well as leaders and residents correctly assessing and mitigating risks before engaging in storm recovery activities.” In a situation report provided to the Traveller on Tuesday, the Installation Operations Center highlighted the key strategies behind the Winter Storm Jonas response. “The garrison team came together with an intentional people and resource focus,” it began. “An early decision brief to the

Soldiers and civilians of the Fort Lee Provost Marshal Office worked tirelessly around the clock to ensure as much coverage as possible during the height of Winter Storm Jonas.” Maj. Joseph Tull Jr., Fort Lee Provost Marshal

commanding general allowed for maximum notification (post closure announcement released by noon the day before) and preparation of units and individuals. The Exchange and the Commissary adjusted their timelines and resources to facilitate preparations for the storm. Extra fuel was brought in and the Commissary remained open on the morning of Jan. 22 to ensure patrons had another opportunity to purchase needed items.” Twice daily teleconference discussions allowed leaders to discuss all facets of the developing situation and make effective recommendations to the garrison commander, the report continued. “Key leaders were well informed on the roads, facilities, gates and weather to make the best decisions for their personnel and organizations,” it read. Enrollment in the Lee Alert system, also referred to as AtHoc, increased dramatically in the days leading up to the storm, which greatly benefitted emergency notification efforts. “The Public Affairs Office provided timely updates via social media,” the report also noted. “The Facebook posts reached 153,521 individuals, were clicked on 15,738 times, elicited 1,000 comments SEE JONAS, PAGE 10

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23rd Brigade Change of Responsibility | Feb. 19 Command Sgt. Maj. James A. Thomas will assume responsibility as the top enlisted Soldier in the 23rd Quartermaster Brigade from CSM Thomas J. Kelly Jr. Feb. 19, 8 a.m., at MacLaughlin Fitness Center, building 4320, C Avenue. A reception will follow at the Lee Club, building 9009, Battle Drive. Visit https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/index.cfm?i=275091&k=006647097256 to RSVP. For installation access for those who do not have a valid DOD ID Card, visit http://www.lee.army.mil/pmo/access.aspx for more information. For details, call (804) 734-7840 or email shandra.s.hamilton.mil@mail.mil.

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Meesha Brown sings the national anthem during the opening moments of the 2015 African-American/Black History Month observance in the Lee Theater. More than 100 community members attended the event that included a poetry reading, an interpretive dance and the reading of President Barack Obama’s AABHM proclamation.

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Fort Lee’s 2016 Black History Month Observance is set for Feb. 17, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., at the Lee Theater. The theme is “Hallowed Grounds: Sites of African American Memory” and the guest and historian speakers for the event are, respectively, Petersburg Mayor Howard Myers and Richard Stewart, the curator of the Pocahontas Island Black History Museum. Staff Sgt. Jason Francis, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, CASCOM, has led the coordination for the event and said he is excited about this presentation for the community. The observance will include the speakers; food and drinks; historical static displays; dances, a skit and songs performed by Fort Lee Soldiers; and the 392nd Army Band. It is good to remember the important contributions and achievements of African-Americans throughout the nation’s history, said Francis, and this year’s

celebration will focus on honoring historical sites, keeping with the theme. The month has its origins in 1915 when historian and author Dr. Carter G. Woodson founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History, according to a Library of Congress website. This organization is now known as the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. Through this organization, Woodson initiated the first Negro History Week in February 1926. Woodson selected the week in February that included the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, two key figures in the history of African Americans. By 1950, it was a central part of AfricanAmerican life and substantial progress had been made in bringing more Americans to appreciate the celebration. It expanded to a month in 1976 and President Gerald R. Ford urged Americans to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.”

The Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office is notifying community members about a phone scam from individuals who advise people they have missed jury duty. The callers identify themselves as a deputy sheriff and tell the person who answers the phone they have arrest warrants issued against them for Failure to Appear and Contempt of Court. The individuals advise residents they must report to court on a specific date, or are subject to a $2,000 fine to avoid being arrested or coming to court. The individuals then provide the person who answers the phone a number to have money wired to them. Anyone in the county who believes they have been a victim of the scam can call the sheriff’s office at (804) 751-4682.

Kenner Safety Stand-down Day | Feb. 12 Kenner Army Health Clinic will curtail services to allow staff to participate in the clinic’s patient safety stand-down day Feb. 12, 1-4 p.m. The clinic will re-open in the late afternoon for pharmacy services. Patients with routine needs should contact the clinic before or after the closure. To reach the on-call provider when the clinic is closed, contact the administrative officer of the day at (804) 734-9000.

Exchange Welcomes H&R Block The Army and Air Force Exchange Service is partnering with H&R Block to provide tax preparation assistance at a 10 percent discount. Those who use the tax service also will receive a coupon to use at the Exchange. H&R Block customers also will be entered in a national sweepstakes that awards $1,000 to 1,000 people daily through Feb. 15. H&R Block is located in the Main Store Mall and is open Monday - Saturday, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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.

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 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.

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The Ordnance School is charged with training initial entry Soldiers in various military occupational specialties. However, it is never too busy to help out local programs supporting future Soldiers. During a Jan. 21 clothing drive, the school continued its efforts to collect uniform items for area ROTC programs. “We’ve collected about 200 uniform sets so far,” said lst Lt. Holly Rupprecht, assistant brigade S-4, 59th

Ord. Bde., as she looked over a table full of boots. The uniform items will go to area high school and college ROTC programs to help students who can’t affort to purchase them. “I think it’s a good thing to do,” said Rupprecht. Pvt. Christian Dall agreed. The former Junior ROTC student was among a number of personnel assigned to collect the uniforms from donors. He said his high school in Florida used borrowed uniforms and noted they are a cost effective alternative to new purchases. “The uniforms cost a lot,”

he said. “A top (shirt blouse) will cost $50. A lot of programs can’t afford to purchase them for their units.” The latest event is timely, added Rupprecht, because the Army is currently undergoing a uniform change. “We’ve had a lot of lieutenants (from the Army Logistics University) come over and donate because they are switching to the new uniforms,” she said. Late last year, the Army began issuing the new Army Combat Uniform and is slowly phasing out the old, which Rupprecht said will expire in 2019.

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Soldiers assigned to the Ordnance School pose with numerous pairs of donated boots during a daylong effort to collect various uniform items for local ROTC programs Jan. 21 at the 59th Ordnance Brigade headquarters parking lot. The items will be used to support ROTC uniform purchase programs that are under budget constraints.

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DANA BRADSHAW Hometown: Quinton Job title: “Ecologist for 12 years at Fort Lee.” Job duties: “I work within Environmental Management Division. We have three branches: Compliance, Conservation and Pollution Prevention. The Conservation Branch covers natural and cultural resources. I serve as the team leader for that branch and the natural resources manager. I address issues involving wetlands, wildlife and forestry. As a contracting officer’s Representative, I also manage contracts dealing with topics covering issues as varied as storm water infrastructure to environmental assessments of construction projects. I have at times been the primary geospatial information manager and serve as the Chesapeake Bay Program coordinator for Fort Lee.” How did you get started with the federal government: “I started out as a wildlife biologist for the State from 1985-1994, then moved to a research biologist position at the College of William and Mary for 10 years from 1994-2004. That latter job was a “soft money” position however, where I was constantly having to compete for grants and contracts to pay my salary. It’s difficult to make

long-term financial plans when your salary fluctuates like an EKG. This was compounded by a divorce in 2003, so in 2004 I applied for my first federal job in an effort to secure a firm salary and develop my professional capital.” How did you start working at the DPW, Environmental Management Division? “I applied for the ecologist position, and was hired into what was at that time a small program consisting of only about 10 staff members. Because of my previous experience with geographic information systems, I quickly became the GIS manager and did very little natural resource work. My arrival in 2004 also was right at the doorstep of the last BRAC action. So, times were extremely challenging for someone coming in off the street to assume a role in an environmental office charged with monitoring and assisting in one of the largest BRAC actions per unit area of any Army base.” Thoughts on working environment: “I work in a very team-oriented environment where everyone is a professional and you can depend on colleagues to perform at SEE BRADSHAW, PAGE 10

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(LEFT) Super Bowl-winning quarterback Joe Theismann speaks to an audience of advanced individual training military members Jan. 20. The former Washington Redskins star turned and motivational speaker talked about his successes and failures on and off the field and how he overcame them.

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National Football League champion addressed hundreds of installation military personnel at the Lee Theater Jan. 20, offering messages of encouragement, teamwork and resilience. Super Bowl XVII winner and former Washington Redskins’ quarterback Joe Theismann spoke to near-capacity crowds during two separate sessions for an event hosted by the 266th Quartermaster Battalion Ministry Team. In addition to his motivational speeches, the New Jersey native toured the U.S. Army Quartermaster Museum, Joint Culinary Center of Excellence, and Aerial Delivery and Field Services Department. Brig. Gen. Ronald Kirklin, Quartermaster General, accompanied the 66-year-old businessman and sports commentator for the bulk of the visit. “The event was a great success,” said Chaplain (Capt.) Paul Belcher, 266th QM Bn. chaplain who invited Theismann. “I had a lot of the platoon sergeants who said the Soldiers were excited to go.” Theismann, an accomplished football player, is perhaps more famous for an injury he suffered at the hands of Williamsburg native Lawrence Taylor during a Monday night football game in 1985. He talked at length about the caught-on-camera, snapped-in-two leg break (viewed more than 2 million times on Youtube.com) that ended his career and how he rebounded to become a successful businessman and broadcaster. Audience members seemed captivated by his story and his passionate delivery. “He was very motivational,” said 18-yearold Airman Myasia Steward, who attended the first session with members of her 345th Training Squadron. “The way that he lost his career made me think what I would do If I got kicked out of the Air Force and how I would bounce back.” Speaking to a mostly advanced individual training audience during the morning session, Theismann said career-long references to him as “a hero” – due to his football skills – were kindhearted but grossly inaccurate. Those in uniform who are obligated to defend the country, he said, are the true heroes. He said, “God gave me a particular gift to throw a football. He gave me the ability to play professional football … every one of you who puts that uniform on is the true hero because some of you don’t know when you will be called to protect the rights and privileges of us here.”

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Theismann recounted how a Notre Dame University public relations person changed the pronunciation of his name, which originally sounded like “Theesman,” to “Thiseman” (which rhymes with Heisman as in the Heisman Trophy) and changed his life in the process. “Back in 1970, I became Joe Theismann; I became a different person – all because of the changing of a name,” he recalled. Theismann finished second in the Heisman voting in 1971 and related the name change to a more positive outlook and mind set. The story offered a segue into the importance of setting goals and working to fulfill them while ignoring the naysayers and overcoming obstacles. I ignore those who say success can’t be achieved, he said, because ‘you’re too short; too tall; not strong enough; not big enough; or you’re not this or not that. “Don’t pay attention to anybody who says you can’t be anything that you want to be,” he said. “It has to start with every one of you

believing you can be everything and anything you want to be.” Theismann, who admittedly possessed a confidence bordering on arrogance, said he left college at 5 feet, 11 inches and 172 pounds. That stature was deemed too slight to play quarterback in the NFL, and he wound up in the Canadian Football League. Theismann never, however, stop believing he could play in the big league and found his way to Washington in 1974, playing there 12 years and leading the team to two Super Bowls. Theismann encouraged audience members to spend the next few weeks deciding what they want – professionally, financially and spiritually – for the remainder of their lives and consider the cost of achieving each at the highest levels possible. “Please don’t decide to be mediocre,” he said, pointing out great successes will require great efforts. “Average doesn’t cut it … Why be average? Why not be the best in the sky; the best on the ground. Why not be the best where

you need to be? Do you wake up every morning and say, ‘Boy, I can’t wait to be average?’” On at least one occasion, Theismann seemed to suggest the country’s youngest generations lack the drive and ambition to achieve at high levels, believing they are entitled to privileges without earning them. He said the military counters those beliefs because it is an institution built on traditional work values and respect for authority. “You have a chance to change the direction of your life,” he said of the opportunities the services provides. “Don’t look at someone else and say, ‘Well, look at what that person has; why can’t I have that?’ Don’t be an entitled individual. Earn it!” During the course of the speech, Theismann talked earnestly about how he lived in excess and touted his successes. Those included NFL and franchise records and one of the league’s highest salaries – facts he said he was glad to rattle off to anyone who listened. “I was everything you could possibly want to be,” he said of his playing days. “With each step up the ladder as a player, I kept taking steps backward as a human being.” Theismann said his success gave him a false sense of security and he developed a persona plagued with conceit and vanity. “What I had become was a despicable, egotistical maniac,” he said, “who didn’t need anybody – so he thought – because you know what? I was a star!” The leg injury put an end to that notion and his time as a player, and he floated back to earth in a parachute of humility as a result. Theismann went on to renew himself with the same kind of energy he expended playing football. He now owns a Washingtonarea restaurant and started a career in broadcasting to include stints on Monday Night Football. He also has a newfound faith in his fellow man that is apparent in his charity work and other activities. The homepage of his website offers this quote: “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” Theismann’s life is a testament that attitude, vision and hard work are key to achievement; notoriety is not necessarily an indicator of success. More importantly, he is proof that anything can be overcome.

Most presentations on sexual violence in the military typically include reporting procedures, victim assistance programs and command responsibility. During two presentations at Wylie Hall on Jan. 21, however, community members got an inside look at perpetrators of sexual violence. Lt. Col. Lloyd Jackson, a reservist and chief/team leader of the Lexington, Ky., Veterans Center outpatient treatment and readjustment counseling service, made his presentation – The Motivated Logic of a Sexual Predator – during the special sessions. Jackson has spent much of his career learning about sexual predators – doing extensive therapy sessions with them to discover how their mind works in hopes of stopping future perpetrators. “My first case was a serial rapist,” he said. “As I sat across from him, I wondered if I could even do the session. A lot of therapists can’t do this type of work. Even though I had his file – and I knew what type of person he was – he mesmerized me.” That individual – along with many of the other perpetrators Jackson would go on to work with – amazed him, he said. “They were the most affluent communicators,” Jackson said. “Their emotional intelligence was high. You want to think the people we identify as perpetrators are borderline intellectual functioning. You also may think the offensive behavior is obvious to others. “But the reality is, a lot of the folks I’ve worked with over the years, are at genius level in terms of their emotional intelligence,” he continued. “You almost have to be at that level to be able to groom people.” Grooming potential victims is a large part of how these sexual

predators avoid detection, said Jackson. “These perpetrators take someone who doesn’t have the emotional intelligence most people have and use them as a transitional object,” he said. “Someone who is strategically grooming the group has done it for years. It’s not new to them. They have been grooming since middle school or high school, and they are taking notes. Grooming starts from day one.” Jackson urged the audience to keep on the lookout for people who have to the potential to be groomed by a predator. “We’re looking for the person who is not part of the group,” he said. “I’m looking for the person who is not part of the clique. I’m looking for someone with meekness about them. I’m looking for the person who hasn’t has success and is having challenges. I’m looking for someone with body dysmorphia – who doesn’t like how they look and sound. I look for the person who consistently doesn’t like who they are.” It’s also possible that the victim is someone who has been abused before, said Jackson, and those individuals may actually seek out the perpetrator. “I have worked with so many victims who said they didn’t know why they were associated with the perpetrator, but the reality is, many of them are groomed from an early age,” he said. These high-functioning perpetrators can be tough to detect, said Jackson, and many are predators for years. “You have people you are going to catch who are mid-grade perpetrators, but you’re not catching the exceptions,” he said. “They are masterful at what they do. Some may think they are catching them, but I’ve talked to these guys, and you’re not catching them. They are masterful at intimidation and manipulation. Some of these guys

can physically assault someone for three years, move to another duty station and make the victim think they broke the perpetrator’s heart. “Over the years, the perpetrators have shared with me the skill set they have, and the sick thing about it is, their stuff is on point,” Jackson continued. “They can see and read stuff most of us cannot because we’re not looking to harm others and we aren’t looking for that edge. We have our health and we have our happiness.” Many of these perpetrators become predators because their

needs aren’t met through conventional means, said Jackson. “People do this because they want the power and control that it makes them feel safe,” he said. “If they perpetrate and they control people, they feel like they are great and in charge. They feel better about themselves and are validated. “They will hurt others because they believe they need to do so in order to maintain a sensibility of homeostasis,” Jackson continued. “They believe if they don’t show power and control, if they don’t dictate their will, they aren’t going to get their needs met.” Maj. Gen. Darrell K. Williams, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general, said he wanted Jackson to give the briefing for his community after hearing it while

serving overseas. “I worked with Lt. Col. Jackson in Kuwait, and he gave this presentation all over the Middle East in varying forms,” he said. “What I’ve always found powerful about this presentation is we always think about this from the point of view of the victim. What we wanted to share with you was the mindset of the perpetrator. “The reality is on an installation of this size – unless we’re wearing blinders – there are perpetrators,” Williams continued. “They are wolves in sheep’s clothing. The only way we root this out is that we, as leaders, become more educated in some of the possible signs of what a perpetrator looks like and what their behavior might be. I think the education is going to be absolutely invaluable.”

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Lt. Col. Lloyd Jackson, a reservist and chief/team leader of the Lexington, Ky., Veterans Center outpatient treatment and readjustment counseling service, gives a presentation – The Motivated Logic of a Sexual Predator – at Wylie Hall Jan. 21. Jackson gave the audience – installation command teams, victim advocates and other installation personnel – an insight into predatory behaviors and how to spot them within their formations.

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T. Anthony Bell Senior Writer/Special Projects

Community gets insight on mind-set of sexual predators Amy Perry Production/News Assistant Editor

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REDSKIN Super Bowl champion shares successes, failures, responses to adversity

T. Anthony Bell

Amy Perry

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(BELOW) Soldiers from the 59th Ordnance Brigade help a delivery truck driver who got stuck on a snow-covered road Monday on the Ordnance Campus. The truck was delivering MREs to barracks areas and the Fort Lee Lodge in response to dining facilities closing and individuals not being able to leave their buildings due to unsafe roads. (RIGHT) Soldiers from the 23rd Quartermaster Brigade clear snow from a sidewalk outside of the Headquarters Company building here Tuesday.

BRADSHAW Continued from page 7 their best. I really believe we have one of the best divisions in the garrison.” Challenges of job: “Being able to execute spontaneous productivity. Sometimes, days go by with the humdrum monotony of the “usual” responsibilities, and then out of nowhere, several different things pop up simultaneously that have incredibly short deadlines. You have to prioritize and produce – in insanely short windows of time sometimes – all with a consistent level of professionalism.” Motivation for job: “My motivation for going to work every day is to be a part of one of the most successful, innovative, and productive environmental offices in the Army. That, and getting a paycheck.” One thing you can’t live without:

JONAS | ‘An event like this creates

a lot of confusion and frustration’ Continued from Page 3 and were shared more than 1,000 times.” Stephen Baker, garrison public affairs officer, reflected on that particular effort noting it succeeded in not only informing a wide swatch of the community but also in clarifying storm response procedural questions and misunderstandings. “When reading through the comments, it becomes pretty clear that an event like this can create a lot of confusion and frustration,” Baker said. “Community members want to know when their road will be cleared and what facilities are open. Students worry about their classes and parents want to know if graduations are cancelled. That’s why social media is such a great tool for crisis communication. And we’re learning a lot from the comments posted. It will definitely help our preparedness for future emergencies.” Another “success story,” Baker noted, is the recently released Fort Lee Hazardous Weather Guide. Its contents include an explanation of early release and post-closing procedures, emergency phone numbers, preparedness checklists and more. A digital version of the product was made available to the community last week at www.lee.army.mil/

“Apparently, my wife. I passed up literally a once-in-a-lifetime job last year that embodied all the things I was looking for in a highly desirable location, all because my wife was unwilling to relocate. I chose my wife.” Pet peeves: “I’m not fond of folks who operate outside their level of expertise. If there is not a subject matter expert present, I don’t like it when others profess to know all the answers and give direction accordingly.” Favorite vacation: “I would love to go to Australia. I love areas of extensive wilderness and sparse population, and that’s my impression of much of Australia. Plus I love their accent.” Talents: “Absolutely none. If I had any at all, I’d be doing something else.” Worst fear: “Drowning – I had a close call when I was five, and have never felt comfortable in the water since then.” Favorite book/author: “Anything by

John Steinbeck. Especially “The Grapes of Wrath” because it dealt with overcoming hardship, family bonds and simpler times – all things I appreciate.” Hobbies: “I love hiking, canoeing and wildlife photography. The Army’s Walking Challenge has been a good inspiration for me and spurred me to find more places to hike.” Life lessons: “Above all, be good at what you do. If you can’t take pride in your work, you’re in the wrong job.” Who you admire: “My senior supervisor, Carol Anderson. She manages an office of 20 disparate personalities, overseeing programs with tremendous liability, and exceeds in stimulating innovation and excellence in her staff, while treating each of them with absolute fairness and respect.” What do you expect from your leaders? “The ability to make decisions and the willingness to trust and support their

hazweather. The print version will soon appear as an insert in the Traveller with additional copies available for further distribution. “While the webpage only provides a digital version of the guide at this time, we’re in the process of developing it into a resource page on the Fort Lee website with much more comprehensive information, including a frequently asked questions section that will be partially derived from the input we received during this latest storm,” Baker said. Summing up the analysis of Fort Lee’s Winter Storm Jonas response and recovery operations, the IOC report noted many individual issues – such as blocked sidewalks, icy conditions on Hickory Hill Road leading to the Mahone Avenue gate and snow mounds blocking spaces in parking lots – could not be avoided or fixed because of the extent of the storm and finite resources available. “Our success in keeping the community safe and preventing possibly tragic or costly accidents is the paramount issue,” the summary concluded. “The IOC and the garrison commander echo Maj. Gen. Williams’ words of thanks. Team Lee as a whole deserves recognition for weathering this storm without accident or personal injury.”

staff in contentious situations.” Qualities you admire in others: “Selflessness, patience and integrity.” Something people don’t know about me: “I lived in a tent up on a mountain and cooked all of my meals over an open fire for 10 weeks in 1986. It was part of an endangered species reintroduction effort, and I was in charge of overseeing the operation from a hands-on perspective. It occurred from late April into July near the summit of Mt. Rogers in southwest Virginia.” Future aspirations: “I would love to be able to take my 30 years of natural resource expertise along with my 10 years of federal management experience and land a job with a federal natural resource agency somewhere out west. That’s the job I passed up last year, and one I would love to have another opportunity at.” – Compiled by Lesley Maceyak

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WAC responds to social media post Social media posts can reach thousands of unknown people but also can unexpectedly gain connection from long-forgotten friends and associates. “Sometimes, just the right person sees what you post,” said Amanda Vtipilson, curator of education at the U. S. Army Women’s Museum here. On Aug. 11, the USAWM posted a few pictures of a newly displayed artifact on its Facebook page, and a particular special person saw it. “The artifact was the helmet worn by Joyce Ann Kutsch in 1973 when she jumped from a C-141 Starlifter, becoming one of the first two females to complete Airborne School,” said Vtipilson. “The post was popular, reaching over 20,000. One individual happened to be the other female who graduated with Kutsch – Rita Diehl Johnson. Both women are featured prominently in the museum’s gallery and yet Diehl never had the chance to visit.”

According to Vtipilson, the first communication with the museum was a comment ‘Fort McClellan Sep. 1973, I’m W1’ left on the Facebook post a few days later by the former Women’s Army Corps member – “While the comment may seem a bit cryptic to some, the museum staff knew immediately who she was,” noted Vtipilson. W1 refers to the label taped on Johnson’s helmet when she jumped alongside Kutsch in 1973. Vtipilson said, “This comment sparked a conversation with the Army trailblazer that ultimately led to her visit to the museum Jan. 6 along with her son who is stationed at Fort Bragg (N.C).” While visiting the museum, Johnson, who lives in St. Louis, made a commitment to look for additional artifacts and archives to contribute to the history. “Finally, she was able to connect with the museum and see her place in Army history. She shared stories

U.S. Army Women’s Museum Archives

Privates Joyce Kutsch and Rita Johnson seem to fit right in with the guys as they laugh at the antics of their instructor read this caption in an Army newspaper circa 1973.

of her journey to become a 43E (rigger) in the Quartermaster Corps – a journey that was unprecedented at the time,” said Vtipilson. After her visit, Johnson posted this message on the museum’s Facebook page: “I was thrilled to be able to visit the museum and share a little bit of my experience.

U.S. Army Women’s Museum

Rita Johnson Diehl poses in front of the “Women in the Airborne” permanent exhibit that features her helmet and other artifacts at the U.S. Army Women’s Museum Jan. 6. She shared stories of her time as a rigger in the Quartermaster Corps.

Women today are forging a bigger path I salute you!” “Facebook has quickly become a powerful tool in the museum world, connecting audiences both within and outside the physical reach of the institution. The USAWM has embraced Facebook as a platform to allow audiences of all ages to interact with history and more and more

often, the actual history-makers themselves,” said Vtipilson. For more information on the permanent exhibit depicting the changing role of women in the Army, call (804) 734-4746 or visit www.awm.lee.army.mil. The museum is open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tuesday - Saturday. – U.S. Army Women’s Museum

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For more than 115 years, the Army Nurse Corps has cared for the men and women serving during war and peace. In February, the corps will celebrate its anniversary and the nurses who serve. The theme for this year’s observation is “Leading from where you are.” Without the service of these dedicated nurses, including the 11 serving here at Kenner Army Health Clinic, the Army would not be the Army it is today, said Lt. Col. Tammy K. Mayer, deputy commander for patient services. “On Feb. 2, the Army Nurse Corps and KAHC will celebrate more than a century of service, dating back to 1901 when the Army officially recognized the Nurse Corps,” she said. “Their motto ‘Embrace the Past – Engage the Present – Envision the Future’ is what keeps the Nurse Corps moving to serve America’s sons and daughters and their families.” The Nurse Corps’ robust and influential history includes nurses serving in the Army by consoling, providing care and pro-

moting the healing of wounded Soldiers in every conflict since the Revolutionary War, said Mayer. “Although they were nurses, their duties were much different and evolved over the years to what the corps looks like today,” she said. “The Army Nurse Corps is deeply rooted in preserving the strength of our nation by instilling trust and providing compassionate care.” Its long tradition of caring for service members is acknowledged in their many involvements from World War I to current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, said Mayer. “Nurses choose this field for a plethora of reasons. Whether providing warm smiles, a reassuring hug, research dissertations advocating for the newest medical practices or the comforting of a family member who has just lost their loved one – Army nurses are at the forefront,” she said. Capt. Laura Cackley, Mosier Troop Medical Clinic’s clinic nurse officer in charge, said she knew she wanted to be a nurse during her initial enlistment in the Army. “I got out, went to college to

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Lt. Col. Brett H. Venable, commander, Kenner Army Health Clinic, addresses members of the National Association of Military Retirees on Jan. 21 at the Colonial Heights community building. He discussed the upcoming ming pharmacy changes and upcoming KAHC events and activities planned for 2016, followed by a question and answer session. During the speaking engagement, Venable was asked to present retired Sgt. 1st Class Dennis Spagnoulo with a bronze star with valor for his “extraordinary combat operation” in 1972 that earned him the award. Sgt. Maj. Dave B. Francis, senior enlisted advisor, KAHC, also attended the event.

become a registered nurse with the intention of returning to serve in the Army,” Cackley said. “I love being a Soldier and taking care of people. Nursing is a perfect fit for me to combine my love for providing patient care and serving my country.” Keeping with the strong tradition of putting the patient first, the Army Nurse Corps has implemented the Patient Caring Touch System. This program is

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EVENTS Field Sanitation Team Training | Feb. 1-5 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 multipurpose 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.

555th PIA Meeting | Feb. 3 The Jessie J. Mayes Tri-Cities Chapter of the 555th Parachute Infantry Association Inc., will have its monthly meeting Feb. 3, 6 p.m., at the Picadilly Restaurant, South Park Mall, Colonial Heights. Prior airborne experience is not a prerequisite for membership or for attending. For details, call (804) 861-0945.

Biloxi Blues Opening | Feb. 5 The Theater Company at Fort Lee’s production of “Biloxi Blues,” the Tony Award-winning play by Neil Simon, opens for a three-weekend run Feb. 5 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). It follows Eugene Morris Jerome as he gets sent to the Army training camp in Biloxi, Miss., in 1943. For reservations or more information, call the box office at (804) 7346629.

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Chapel Organizes Valentine’s Dinner | Feb. 6 Community members are invited to the Memorial Chapel Protestant congregation Valentine’s Dinner Feb. 13, 6 p.m., at the Lee Club. The free event also will include music and fellowship centered on the theme “The Love of Christ Lights the World.” Seating is limited and reservations are required. For details, call (804) 926-1947.

FMWR Chili Open Scramble | Feb. 6 A Chili Open Scramble is set for Feb. 6, 10 a.m., at the Cardinal Golf Club. The two-person team competition will have a shotgun start. Players should pick their teams. The entry fee is $30 for members and $45 for all others. The cost includes golf, a cart, chili for lunch, beverages and prizes. The registration fee must be paid by Feb. 4. For details, call (804) 734-2899.

Auditions for Kidkapers ‘Jungle Book’ | Feb. 6 The Theater Company at Fort Lee will hold auditions for the KidKapers production of “Jungle Book” 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 March 11, 12 and 18 at 7 p.m., and March 13, 19 and 20 at 2 p.m. For details, call (804) 734-6629.

23rd QM Brigade Ball | Feb. 11 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.

FMWR Library Evening with Author | Feb. 23 The Family and MWR Fort Lee Community Library will host an evening with Lisa W. Baker, author of “Beautiful On The Inside” on Feb. 23, 5:30-6:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the Fort Lee community. The author will read excerpts from her book and have a question-andanswer session. Reservations are requested. The library is located on the 2nd floor of the Army Logistics University, building 12420. For details, call (804) 765-8095.

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Calendar, continued Military Saves Week Activities | Feb. 22-26 The Army Community Service Financial Readiness Program will host Military Saves Week Feb. 22-27. A kick-off event Feb. 22, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., at the Main PX will feature information and resources from financial representatives. Participants also can take a Saver Pledge to save money, reduce debt and build savings over time. The ACS table with financial information and more will be at the PX on Feb. 24 and 26, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. The week will wrap up with a free “Start Small, Think Big” Financial Symposium Feb. 25, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., in building 5218, A Avenue. ACS Financial Readiness Program and a group of community partners will hold seminars throughout the day. For additional details, call (804) 7346388 or visit www.militarysaves.org.

SPORTS & FITNESS FMWR 3D Archery Shoot | Feb. 27 Fort Lee Family and MWR Outdoor Recreation is hosting a 3D Archery Shoot Competition Feb. 27, 9 a.m., at the archery range adjacent to building 15014 on 5th Street. The cost is $10 per adult, $8 for Fort Lee permit holders, $5 for youth ages 13-17, and $3 for cubs 12 and under. The competition will be divided into seven divisions. Future event dates are March 26, April 30 May 1, May 28 (Ninth Annual Bowfishing Shootout) June 25, Aug. 20 and Sept. 24 For details, call (804) 765-2212.

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African-American Cemeteries Presentation | Feb. 6 A free presentation by Dr. Lynn Rainville on the endangered African American cemeteries in Central Virginia is set for Feb. 6, 11 a.m. - noon, at Ettrick-Matoaca Library, 4501 River Road, South Chesterfield. There are more than 150 AfricanAmerican cemeteries throughout the region that tell a story of genealogy, segregation, and attitudes toward religion and death. For details, call (804) 318-8688

AMC Blood Drive | Feb. 11 The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive Feb. 11, 12:30-5:30 p.m., at the Southside Area Chapter Office, 22 W. Washington St., Petersburg. Eligible blood donors of all types are needed, especially O, AB, B negative and A negative. According to the AMC, severe winter weather has hindered collection efforts, and there is a shortage of many blood types. They’re asking individuals to schedule donation appointments at ARC locations throughout Central Virginia. To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-7332767.

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ACROSS 1. Home of Army special operations 4. NSA headquarters is located adjacent to this installation 5. The Buffalo Soldiers were established here 6. Home to the nation’s oldest military academy 7. Location of the world’s largest concentration of U.S. naval forces 8. A large base located across the river from Cuidad Juarez, Mexico 9. A U.S. Army Ranger battalion is located at this airfield 10. Where female Marines attend basic combat training 11. This scenic presidio, no longer an Army post, offered views of the Golden Gate Bridge

13. A former U.S. air base in Luzon that is now an airport 14. Foreign language instruction is offered at this presidio 15. The National Guard base located 45 minutes west of Lee 16. The Navy’s only boot camp 17. The only active duty installation in New York City DOWN 1. This Washington, D.C., Air Force base is now part of a joint base, and does not feature a landing strip 2. This joint-base is comprised of three installations located in one city 3. This Army installation is the largest in the United States 12. It has a Kentucky address but most of this Army post is located in Tennessee.

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