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Quartermaster School staffers earn 2015 Instructor of Year titles

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SERVING THE COMMUNITY OF FORT LEE, VIRGINIA, SINCE 1941

February 25, 2016 | Vol. 76, No. 8

Celebrating BLACK

HISTORY MONTH

Community embraces diversity with song, dance, education SEE PAGE 3 BLACK HISTORY’S ENDURING LEGACY AT FORT LEE The Gilliam family of Hopewell/Prince George County left a rich history that is well-documented at the installation’s Regional Archaeological Curation Facility SEE PAGES 10-11

TRANSITIONING WARRIORS CG visits local plant, talks with former Soldiers about their career moves SEE PAGE 12

FORT LEE TAX CENTER UPDATE Welcoming even more customer trafﬁc, the TAC offers tips to community members needing help SEE PAGE 15

HOOP SQUAD EARNS TITLE Fort Lee basketball team ﬁnally secures elusive Capital Classic tournament crown SEE PAGE 16

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COMMANDER’S CORNER | SAFETY, WELL-BEING

0$.( ),5( 35(9(17,21 <285 3(5621$/ %86,1(66 A house fire occurred in the Madison Park neighborhood over the weekend of Feb. 14. It was the second fire in post housing within the past year. Additionally, there have been nine separate incidents in post lodging facilities involving potential or actual fires during the same time period. Fortunately, these events resulted in no loss of life. In light of these recent incidents, please keep the following tips in mind:

• Smoke detectors are your first line of defense! Threeout-of-five fire deaths happen in homes with nonexistent or broken smoke alarms. Test these safety devices monthly. Press the test button to ensure they are working. • Do not overload electrical circuits! Plug only one major heat-producing appliance (such as toasters, coffee makers, space-heaters, hair dryers, etc.) directly into recep-

tacle outlets at a time. Do not use extension cords or power strips. Ensure all Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter outlets in bathrooms, kitchens, basements and garages are functioning properly by checking them once a month. • Never leave cooking items unattended! Grease and unattended cooking are the leading causes of house fires. Keep appliances clean, heat oil slowly, remove flammable

accessible to the kitchen and bathroom. These are typical locations where heat-producing appliances are located in the home. Follow manufacturer operating instructions. • Have a home evacuation plan! Practice the plan with your family on a regular basis. Keep your home free of clutter that may impede rapid evacuation. Have an outside meeting place and contact the fire department after all family members have been accounted for. Maj. Gen. Darrell K. Williams

Support Starts Here! objects from the stove area and keep children away from all heating devices. • Fire Extinguishers! Have a serviceable fire extinguisher

The unknown: a military spouse’s greatest worry

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Commanding General ........Maj. Gen. Darrell K. Williams Garrison Commander ....................... Col. Paul K. Brooks Public Affairs Officer............................. Stephen J. Baker Command Information/Managing Editor...Patrick Buffett Senior Writer/Special Assignments ......... T. Anthony Bell Production/News Assistant Editor.................. Amy Perry Family/Community Life Reporter .......... Lesley Maceyak Production Assistant .............................. Ray Kozakewicz To reach the Traveller Staff, call (804) 734-7147.

Yep, that’s me. Needless to say, military moves really stress me out. In our 22 years of military marriage, I’ve often told my husband, “I don’t care if we live in a cardboard box under an overpass, just tell me where we’re going, and I’ll plan where to hang the pictures.” All joking aside, there are legitimate worries that military families face every time they move. as:

Will my spouse have to move without us so the kids can stay in school? And if we decide to “geobach,” how will that affect our marriage? Will I be able to find work in my field? If the kids change schools, will they struggle with a new curriculum, or will they have to sit through material they’ve already learned? Will they fit in? Will we be happy? We have several more

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months to go before our rotation date, but guaranteed, I’ll work myself into a tizzy over all the unknowns about Francis’ next job and our next home. To make matters worse, we’re waiting for decisions on our daughter Anna’s college applications. At 17, she’s taking it all in stride, while I’m a veritable basket case. Where will she go? Can we afford it? Will she

need a shower caddy? What if she gets a roommate with green hair and bolts in her face who boils ramen in her hot pot and sets the dorm on fire, ruining Anna’s entire freshman experience? Our oldest, Hayden, has only two-and-a-half years of college left. If we don’t go bankrupt first, he’ll graduate with a degree in computer science and get snapped up by some tech firm, and then where will he be? SEE WORRY PAGE 15

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“What’s next? When will we move? Where will we go?” Like any military spouse, these are the questions swirling in my mind now that my Navy husband, Francis, is in the last year of his current tour of duty. But unlike most levelheaded military spouses, I’m one of those people

who doesn’t deal well with unknowns. You know the type. The ones who incessantly scribble lists entitled “Stuff I Gotta Do,” “Movies I Wanna Watch on Netflix,” “Household Projects I Never Quite Finished,” “Weight Loss Goals I’ve Been Working on Since 9th Grade,” “Meals the Kids Won’t Hate,” and “Embarrassing Questions to Ask the Doctor.”

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– Maj. Gen. Darrell K. Williams, commanding general, CASCOM and Fort Lee

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Black History and Civil War expert Richard Stewart discusses the impacts of slavery and segregation during the African-American/ Black History Month Observance Feb. 17 at the Lee Theater. See Page 3 for more.

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New CSM takes charge of 23rd Amy Perry Production/News Assistant Editor

The 23rd Quartermaster Brigade welcomed its new top enlisted Soldier during a change of responsibility ceremony Friday at MacLaughlin Fitness Center. Command Sgt. Maj. James Thomas took the helm from Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas Kelly Jr., while Col. Tamatha Patterson, brigade commander, oversaw the event. After the passing of the command flag, Patterson thanked everyone for attending and said she was thankful for Kelly’s tenure as CSM. “Today, we bid farewell to the seasoned leadership of CSM Thomas Kelly, who served this brigade proudly for the last 24

months, and welcome an equally impressive Army family to take this brigade to another level,” she said. “CSM Kelly, I want to congratulate you on your next assignment. There is no doubt in my mind you will (continue to) benefit our Army and our Soldiers around the world. Serving with you these last seven months has been my absolute pleasure, and I look forward (serving with you) in the future.” Kelly was instrumental in leading the brigade to training more than 23,000 Soldiers in quartermaster, transportation and paralegal specialties, and Patterson said she was impressed by his dedication to new NCOs. “There is no doubt that your leadership … allowed our team to accomplish its mission,” she

said. “During your time as my battle buddy, you always focused on our Soldiers and their families. I want to personally thank you for all the support you gave me. I knew I could always count on you, even when sometimes you didn’t understand my plan. Thank you, battle, for your leadership, your mentorship and, most of all, your friendship.” It was an honor and privilege to serve as the 23rd’s CSM, said Kelly. “I will be eternally grateful and humble by such a rare opportunity to have served with this great group of professionals,” he said. “It has been a wonderful ride and lots of fun. I thank each and every one of you for graciously giving me your time, your resolve and your professionalism. I spent the last 24 months serving with the finest brigade commanders – Col. (Mary Beth) Taylor and Col. Patterson – battle buddies for life. Thanks for letting me lead SEE THOMAS, PAGE 13

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Col. Tamatha Patterson, 23rd Quartermaster Brigade commander, passes her organization’s command flag to incoming brigade Command Sgt. Maj. James Thomas during a change of responsibility ceremony Feb. 19 at MacLaughlin Fitness Center. Thomas took charge of the brigade from Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas Kelly Jr., whose next assignment is G-4 sergeant major for III Corps, Fort Hood, Texas.

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Petersburg Mayor W. Howard Myers, left) and black history and Civil War expert Richard Stewart, right, join Capt. Emille Prosko and 1st. Sgt. Jo Sadler, the CASCOM Headquarters and Headquarters Company command team for the cake-cutting portion of Fort Lee’s African-American/Black History Month observance Feb. 17 at the Lee Theater. The theme of the observance was “Hallowed Grounds: Sites of AfricanAmerican Memories.” Myers was the guest speaker. “Black History Month is a time to commemorate those who have fought to give us the opportunity and rights we have today,” he said in his remarks. “It is important to talk to our children about the events that happened (earlier in our nation’s history), and what’s happening now. They must understand the struggles our ancestors went through, and how important it is to learn about our history outside of the classroom. I encourage (everyone) to learn about history that surrounds us. You might be surprised, and it will promote intolerance and unity within our community.”

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Pre-retirement Seminar | Feb. 26 A pre-retirement seminar for military members who are within 12-24 months of separation from service will be held Feb. 26, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., at the Soldier Support Center Auditorium, building 3400. Hosted by the Retirement Services Office, the program will cover various postmilitary career services including education, medical and dental, financial and more. No registration is necessary but seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Spouses of separating military members are welcome. For details, call (804) 734-6973 or 734-6555. Photos by Amy Perry

Col. Tamatha Patterson, 23rd Quartermaster Brigade commander, left, and Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas Kelly Jr., then the brigade CSM, right, pose with the 18 quartermaster Soldiers who renewed their commitment to military service at a reenlistment ceremony Feb. 17 in the Quartermaster Museum. Four reenlisted indefinitely and the others collectively signed up for another 40 years of service.

QM brigade reenlists 18 Soldiers, families Amy Perry Production/News Assistant Editor

The 23rd Quartermaster Brigade honored 18 Soldiers during a reenlistment ceremony Feb. 17 at the QM Museum where they celebrated with family and fellow sustainers. Col. Tamatha Patterson, brigade commander, led the oath of enlistment for the Soldiers. Four reenlisted indefinitely and the others collectively re-upped for another 40 years. “This brigade was the first in CASCOM to close out first quarter retention objectives with a reenlistment of 24 Soldiers, and today, we complete our second-quarter retention objectives with the reenlistment of 18 Soldiers,” said Patterson. “Today’s reenlistment will pay out $76,000 in bonus money, and again, place the command first in CASCOM to close our retention objectives for this quarter. “This is a testament to the aggressive career counselors we have within the brigade who ensure the command retains only the best Soldiers,” she continued. “ You 18 Soldiers represent America’s best for our Army.” Even though the Army is in a drawdown state, there is still a need to retain highly qualified Soldiers, said Patterson. “The complexity and number of security challenges in the world are increasing, and it requires the Army to have a total force that is prepared to win in a complex world, today and in the future,” she said. “It is important

Collateral Duty EEO Reps Sought | Feb. 26 Fort Lee is seeking qualified individuals to serve as volunteer collateral duty Equal Employment Opportunity counselors. They will serve as impartial fact-finders who conduct inquiries as well as attempt to resolve informal complaints of discrimination. Volunteers and nominees should be at the GS-07 level or above; have good communication, problem solving and analytical skills; and be able to interact with persons of diverse backgrounds. Names of the individuals should be submitted by Feb. 26. For details, contact Kevin C. Morgan at (804) 734-6668 or kevin.c.morgan1. civ@mail.mil, or Camille Harvey at 734-6835 or camille.m.harvey.civ@mail.mil.

Federal Hiring Workshop | Feb. 29 A Federal Hiring Process Workshop is scheduled for Feb. 29, 9 a.m. - noon, at the Soldier Support Center, building 3400 (Room 124). Cortez Puryear, Department of Justice-Veteran Employment representative and recruiter, will be the guest facilitator at the free program. Participants will learn more about preparing resumes and the federal application screening process. For details, call (804) 734-6612.

Spring Cleanup | March 14-18

Col. Tamatha Patterson, 23rd Quartermaster Brigade commander, recites the oath of enlistment during a Feb. 17 mass reenlistment ceremony here.

we retain the right Soldiers who have the right skills and attributes that will ensure success for our nation.” Patterson thanked her command teams and first-line supervisors for their support of the reenlistees. “You all are one of the biggest factors in whether a Soldier chooses to reenlist,” she said. “The climate you create, the care and concern you demonstrate is absolutely critical. Make no mistake, retention is leader’s business.” Additionally, Patterson recognized the families of those reenlisting. “The old saying goes ‘you enlist a Soldier, but you reenlist a family,’” she said. “Thank you. Our country is truly blessed to have you beside those who are willing to serve our great nation.”

The Fort Lee Spring Cleanup is set for March 14-18, and post leaders are asking for maximum participation. The week is a collective effort to support the post’s environmental program by clearing leaves, trash, fallen tree branches and limbs and other debris that reduces potentially harmful surface runoff that can eventually enter the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Other outside area beautification projects are highly recommended. Information and maps of unit cleanup areas will be distributed.

Patient Safety Awareness Week at Kenner | March 14-18 Fort Lee community members are invited to participate in Patient Safety Awareness Week March 14-18, 10 a.m. - noon, in the Kenner Army Health Clinic pharmacy lobby. The weeklong awareness and educational campaign for staff and patients will focus on the importance of the relationship between providers and patients and their families. The National Patient Safety Foundation promotes this observance with a theme of “United for Patient Safety,” a campaign to spark dialogue and promote action to improve the safety of the health care system for patients and the workforce. For details, call (804) 734-9086.

TARP Training Schedule | March 16 Threat Awareness and Reporting Program briefings are set for March 16, 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., at the Lee Theater. The training is a mandatory annual requirement for military members, DOD employees and contractors with a security clearance. Additional briefings will be scheduled quarterly – May 11, Sept. 13 and Oct. 12. For details, call (804) 734-1569 or email charles.s.white8.civ@mail.mil.

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%(67 2) 7+( %(67 QM School lauds 2015 Instructors of Year Lesley Maceyak Family/Life Event Coordinator

Staff Sgt. Jasmin Joyner from the Quartermaster School’s Joint Culinary Training Center at Fort Lee was awarded the title of 2015 Instructor of the Year Friday during a ceremony at the Lee Club. The runner-up is Staff Sgt. Albert Sands, a Petroleum and Water Department instructor. “I am so excited about winning,” Joyner exclaimed as the ceremony came to a close. “It was a very challenging competition, and I am so honored to be chosen out of this group of awesome noncommissioned officers.” Joyner thanked her fellow competitor, Staff Sgt. Lagena Boggs, for helping her win the title. “Boggs and I got together and helped each other prepare for the competition. If it wasn’t for her, I don’t think I would have received this award. “I also would like to thank the whole command and NCO support channel

at the (Culinary Center). They put me in for this, it was short notice … but they knew I could do it.” That statement was confirmed by Master Sgt. Amelia Fisher, Army Food Service SGM. “I am ecstatic and overjoyed,” Fisher said. “I nominated Staff Sgt. Joyner because of all the instructors under me … she is a go-getter who never backs down and is always straight-forward. She always asks … what do you need? What can I do? She is the energizer bunny.” Command Sgt. Maj. James Sims, the Army Materiel Command CSM from Redstone Arsenal, Ala., and Command Sgt. Maj. Jimmy Sellers, Quartermaster Corps Regimental CSM, presented the awards to the winners. During remarks at the ceremony both expressed admiration for the entire five-member pool of honorees saying they exemplify the professionalism of the QM Corps and its

schoolhouse component. “You are the master teachers, the MOS experts and knowledge mentors,” said Sims, formerly the QM Corps CSM. “You serve as a valuable resource for the Soldiers you train everyday. They will not forget you because of the impression you have left on them.” Sellers told the assembled Soldiers and guests, selection as an instructor of the year nominee is a huge vote of confidence. “These individuals carry the reputation of their respective organizations,” he said. “They represent the desired attributes of Army professionals. They are the best of the best.” The selection process for instructor of the year is quite rigorous. It starts with an assessment of the individual’s qualifications – whether they have completed required training courses and have at least 80 hours of platform time as a primary instructor (or educator for civilian nominees). Military members must meet height

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Command Sgt. Maj. James Sims, left, Army Materiel Command CSM, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., and Command Sgt. Maj. Jimmy Sellers, right, Quartermaster Corps CSM, pose with the 2015 Instructor of the Year honorees at a Feb. 19 awards ceremony at the Lee Club. Staff Sgt. Jasmin Joyner, a Joint Culinary Training Center instructor, took home the top title. Staff Sgt. Albert Sands, Petroleum and Water Department, is the runner-up.

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3$ VWDII FDSWXUHV PXOWLSOH DZDUGV LQ ÀUVW URXQG RI MRXUQDOLVP FRPSHWLWLRQ An August 2015 centerspread, pictured left, created by Traveller reporter T. Anthony Bell, and a community outreach event honoring World War II veterans, pictured below, are among the contributions of the Fort Lee Garrison Public Affairs Office staff that won top awards at the Installation Management Command Level of the 2015 Maj. Gen. Keith L. Ware Army Journalism Competition.

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The staff of the Fort Lee Garrison Public Affairs Office earned four first-place nods and finished strong in three other categories at the Installation Management Command level of the 2015 Maj. Gen. Keith L. Ware Army Journalism Competition. The results were announced Feb. 17. All first- and second-place winners at IMCOM are forwarded to Army PA for judging at the servicewide level. The announcement of those winners is usually released in late March. There is a follow-on DOD-level competition as well called the Thomas Jefferson Awards. T. Anthony Bell garnered the top spots in feature writing and photojournalism during IMCOM judging. His feature article titled “Dignity They So Well Deserved” told the little-known story of an AfricanAmerican Army veteran who was not allowed to fight on the front lines during World War II, but was given the duty of burying thousands of white Soldiers killed in combat. Bell’s winning photojournalism entry titled “Last of the Railroaders” focused on a Transportation Corps noncommissioned officer who was facing major changes in rail operations to meet the needs of a transforming Army. A second-place finish in sports writing and a third-place finish in feature photo also were among Bell’s accomplishments. He is no stranger to receiving a wealth of fourth-estate accolades. The 22-year Army veteran and 12-year civil service employee has consistently won photography and writing awards at IMCOM and Army level every year since 2009. He was selected as Army Civilian Journalist of the Year in 2012. Bell is the senior reporter on the Traveller staff. Public affairs specialist Susan Garling earned first-place in the community relations – individual achievement category. The IMCOM judging panel awarded top marks for the positive impact she made while facilitating an Aug. 15 Fort Lee tour for 29

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Battle of the Bulge survivors from World War II. Highlights of the event included an installation tour, a ceremony in which the Chief of Ordnance presented a certificate of appreciation to each veteran, and a wreath-laying at the flag pole adjacent to the 1st Logistics Memorial. Garling joined the PA staff in October 2012. She is the community relations coordinator for the garrison. Her duties also include extensive administrative and budgeting support to the PA team and occasionally writing articles or capturing photos for the post newspaper. This is her second consecutive win in the same category. Last year, her entry finished first at Army level as well. The second-place award for story series during IMCOM judging went to Amy Perry, production/news assistant editor. Her three-part entry titled “A Sacred Oath” explored the significance of earning U.S. citizenship through the stories of Fort Lee Soldiers hailing from impoverished or underdeveloped countries. Perry is an Air Force veteran. She joined the government civilian workforce at Fort Lee in 2008. Her many achievements as a public affairs specialist include a Thomas Jefferson Award for photography in 2002 and an IMCOM-level KLW award for news photo in 2013. Rounding out the list of journalism competition successes at IMCOM this year is the PA team’s first-place finish in the outstanding communica-

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tions campaign category. The entry focused on efforts to inform the community about changes to installation access requirements that took effect in July 2015. A wide range of factors were considered during category judging including written products, online information sources, community meetings and outcomes. The PA team was lauded for its proactivity and the multi-tiered approach that resulted in a well-informed audience and a smooth transition during implementation. Stephen Baker, Garrison Public Affairs director, offered his reaction to the overall IMCOM-level results, saying he’s “not really all that surprised” the team is faring so well. “What I hear from organization leaders and community members here on a routine basis is how much they appreciate the support provided by these public affairs professionals,” he said. “It’s pretty clear they take pride in their work and consistently perform above the standard. “We have now won 29 KLW awards (IMCOM and Army level) over the past six years,” Baker added. “I am proud of the creative, highquality work produced by our team.” The Army journalism competition is named after Maj. Gen. Keith L. Ware, a Medal of Honor recipient who served as the chief of information for the Department of the Army from September 1964 through November 1967. He was killed in a 1968 helicopter crash in Vietnam.

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RECOGNIZING CIVILIANS | SPOTLIGHT

686,( :$)) 1(60,7+ Hometown: Chester Family: Married with three children – all boys, ages 16, 9, 8. Job title: Kenner Army Health Clinic credentials coordinator How long at Fort Lee? “As of June 1, I will have worked at Fort Lee for 10 years.” Job duties: “I oversee the verification of credentials and facilitate the privileging of our physicians and other health care personnel. I am in charge of ensuring provider’s credentials meet or exceed U.S. Medical Command requirements. How did you get started with the federal government? “I started as a contract dental assistant at Bull Dental Clinic in June 2006. I was hired as a federal employee in November 2007.” How did you start working at Kenner? “I started at Kenner in February 2010 as the capital equipment expense

program manager, where I was responsible for the purchase of all medical equipment at KAHC.” Thoughts on your working environment: “I thoroughly enjoy the opportunity to work alongside our military.” Challenges of your job: “The length of time it takes to on-board a new health care provider with the current provider shortage can be frustrating.” Motivation for job: “Knowing my job ensures Kenner hires the best qualified health care professionals available.” One thing you can’t live without: “Shoes. I have a fetish for shoes. My philosophy is you can never have too many pairs of shoes.” Favorite vacation location: “My favorite vacation spot is the Outer Banks in North Carolina. I have been vacationing there all my life, and it is the place where I

feel most relaxed. It’s not too far or too expensive. My family enjoys day trips, long weekends and at least one full week there each summer.” Pet peeve: “People with little or no work ethic.” Favorite food: “I love all food. I love trying multi-cultural cuisine.”

Hobbies: “If you asked my husband, Michael, he would say eating out.” A life lesson to share: “Don’t sweat the small stuff.” Qualities you admire in others: “Honesty and integrity. I appreciate someone who speaks the truth and stands up for what they believe in.” What do you expect from your leaders? “I expect my leader to be strong, firm but fair, and have good communication skills. Missions fail for lack of communication. I want to know what the mission is and how my role impacts the mission. I also need a leader who leads by example.” What is something people would be surprised to know about you? “I recently obtained my motorcycle license, and I am learning to ride my new Harley.” Future aspirations: “I am always looking to advance in my career. Wherever the next opportunity takes me, I am ready and willing to accept that challenge.” – Compiled by Amy Perry

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‘Dragon Brigade’ promotes resiliency with all-hands run, annual spring ball “Ready and Resilient” was the central theme of two 23rd Quartermaster Brigade special events here Feb. 11. More than 3,000 troops started the day with a four-mile physical training run led by Col. Tamatha A Patterson, brigade commander, and supported by Command Sgt. Maj. Nathaniel J. Bartee, CASCOM CSM, and the QM Corps’ Regimental CSM Jimmy J. Sellers. The massive formation of at least two-dozen organizations and units snaked its way across post onto the Ordnance Campus and back to the start point at Williams Stadium. “Throughout the event, the units were sounding off loud and proud,” Patterson boasted. She then explained why the high level of enthusiasm was so important to the brigade leadership. “In life, and frequently during our service in the Army, we are confronted with obstacles, hardships and disappointments,” she said. “To counter this negativity, it is suggested to create positive emotions … opportunities to reflect on and appreciate the positive things we experience in our personal and professional lives. A key phrase the Army Ready and Resilient Campaign uses often is ‘hunt the good stuff.’ It reminds us to pause each day to reflect on the good things in our military career and life. That’s what the day was all about; a celebration of camaraderie, unit pride and esprit de corps.” The second Feb. 11 event was the Ready and Resilient Ball at the Lee Club. About 340 brigade and QM School staffers and

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ballroom. Amid the venue’s colors of black and gold were various seating areas festooned with ribbons and small banners promoting R2C-related programs. During remarks at the event, featured speaker Sellers shared three stories that underscored the importance of resiliency and the impact it can have on military readiness and perseverance. Every year, Sellers noted, thousands

of individuals take part in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M. It commemorates a World War II event in which hundreds (as high as 650 according to some accounts) of American prisoners of war died from starvation, heat exposure, exhaustion and beatings by Imperial Japanese Army forces while walking 65 miles to a new prison camp in the Philippines. “(The survivors) found strength in teamwork and leadership,” Sellers noted. “That, combined with the resilience (mental, physical and emotional abilities) to face and cope with adversity, should be a valuable lesson for us today.” Similar inspiration, the CSM continued, can be drawn from Staff Sgt. Deng Pour, who is serving as a chaplain’s assistant in the Air Force. He grew up in Sudan, a wartorn country in northern Africa, and his family often resorted to eating grass and mud to avoid starvation. They fled often, and he recalls seeing men, women and children being murdered because of their ethnicity. Sellers also mentioned Marcus Luttrell, who actor Mark Wahlberg portrayed in the movie “Lone Star.” As the only survivor of a SEAL team that was wiped out in Afghanistan, Luttrell was given shelter by an Afghan tribe and eventually rescued by American forces. Following his physical recovery, he completed one more military tour before retiring. “I will never quit,” Sellers said, recounting words often spoken by Luttrell. “My nation expects me to be physically harder and mentally stronger than my enemies. If knocked down, I will get back up every time. I will draw on every remaining ounce SEE RESILIENT, PAGE 9

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Soldiers from the 262nd Quartermaster Battalion await the start of the 23rd QM Brigade’s Ready and Resilient Run Feb. 11 at Williams Stadium. Organizers said the purpose of the run was to encourage participants to “hunt the good stuff” – meaning they should avoid being overcome by hardships and disappointments by cherishing the positive aspects of their life and professional career in the military. The brigade also organized an evening ball that day to emphasize the same message.

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celebrates Army spirit, pride Continued from Page 8 of strength to protect my teammates and to accomplish the mission. I am never out of the fight.” Concluding his talk, Sellers posed a series of questions to the audience. “Will you be resilient when the time comes?” he asked. “Do you have that foundation of innerstrength? Each of us should also ask ourselves, ‘what am I doing to increase my resiliency or that of my family or formation?’” After thanking Sellers and presenting him a memento for his role in the event, Patterson recognized Chaplain (Capt.) Paul Belcher, 266th QM Battalion chaplain, other members of the brigade team and the Kenner Army Health Clinic staff for their contributions toward developing ready and resilient QM Soldiers. The final highlight of the evening was the opening of the dance floor with brigade and battalion leaders demonstrating their funky ready and resilient beat while performing the Electric Slide. Other members of the brigade family soon joined in, and the evening closed with the merriment and high morale it was meant to instill in the participants. “I’m very proud of everything we accomplished with our ready and resilient celebration,” Patterson observed. “The brigade’s continued commitment to the program promotes leader and Soldier acceptance of resiliency as a desired strength and key component of unit readiness.” - 23rd QM Brigade

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ong before the sounds of gunfire, cadences and military machinery echoed across the landscapes of the installation’s northernmost boundaries, there were planters, farmers, homesteads and a way of life far removed from the familiar. A large part of Fort Lee’s northern grounds – bordered by Prince George County and the Petersburg federal corrections facility to the north and Interstate 295 and Hopewell to the east – was once land owned by the Gilliam family who emigrated here from England in the 1600s. Today, the land bears little resemblance to the vast Gilliam property that was home to several generations of the family. However, remnants abound in documents that speak of slavery, the gray areas of freedom as well as artifacts offering such an intimate and detailed look at two Gilliam households visitors could feel as if they were guests sitting in their living rooms. Renee Patrice Gilliam, a contract instructor at the Education Center here, shares a lineage to the family that once owned part of Fort Lee. Born in Richmond and raised in the City Point area of Hopewell, Gilliam said generations of her family once lived in an area straddling the banks of the Appomattox River. “I’ve always known my people settled in what is called Broadway’s Landing,” she said of the area located north of the Petersburg correctional complex in Prince George. “That’s in the Anchors Point area

(of Hopewell) from Pleasant Point Road all the way to (State Route) 36 and as far up as Colonial Heights.” Today, the area is mainly comprised of three jurisdictions – Fort Lee, Hopewell and Prince George – where the Gilliams once owned roughly 10,000 acres, said Jeannie Langford, a historian at Appomattox Regional Library in Hopewell. Gilliam said she learned more about her heritage in 1963 while working on a school project. Her great aunts Octavia and Julia offered a brief description of whence she came. “I asked them ‘what was my lineage?’” she recalled. “They said, ‘You are French, English, Native American and a dash of negro.’” Their response seemed to affirm the sketchy family histories of African Americans due to slavery, the lack of official records and oral history traditions. Gilliam furthered her family knowledge in 2007 during a visit to the Regional Archaeological Facility here. It displayed (and continues to display) artifacts excavated in the late 1980s from two dwellings, one located within the installation boundary at that time. Amanda Vtipilson, a former RACF curator, said they came from the areas where the houses of Charles Gilliam and his daughter, Susan, once stood. Charles was one of five children born to Rueben Gilliam (born circa 1765-1817) and his slave, Mary Ann. Charles and his siblings were each granted 125 acres of land in the area. He died in 1865 and deeded his property to five children. Susan (born 1838) died in 1917 and was the last Gilliam to own land in the area. The federal government acquired her property the same year through something similar

(CLOCKWISE FROM CENTER) Renee Patrice Gilliam, a contract instructor at the Education Center, is a descendant of the Gilliam family that emigrated here from England in the 1600s. She and her brother Rueben were litigants in a landmark desegregation case that integrated Hopewell‘s public schools in 1965. • The map shows the area where Fort Lee, Hopewell and Prince George County converge. The inset depicts the northern portion of the installation as it is today, which would have been wholly owned by the Gilliams in the late 1600s. • William Gilliam, a grandson of Charles Gilliam, went on to become a member of the Virginia House of Delegates in 1871; one of the first blacks to serve there. • George T. Gilliam, a brother of Charles who could pass as a white man, departed Virginia in 1831 and became a doctor. He went on to become a member of the Dartmouth University faculty.

to imminent domain. It became the official owner in 1921, said Vtipilson. Excavation of the sites during the construction of I-295 allowed archaeologists to determine what kind of homes stood there. At Charles’ site, the remains of several buildings were found buried in the soil. “They found three structures that were a part of Charles’ homestead,” said Vtipilson, now the education curator at the Army Women’s Museum. “One was his home, one was a detached kitchen and another one was probably used to house the slaves he owned.” Charles was, in fact, an African-American who owned slaves. The decision to do so is

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complicated: he needed help to manage the property and whites were not likely to work for mullatoes, according to Philip Schwarz in his book, “Free Blacks in Prince George County 1820-1917.” Furthermore, the practice was considered a measure of acceptance, and not least, the slaves may have been relatives and ownership may have been a protective measure. “They were trying to hold families together,” said Renee Gilliam, noting some family members were indentured servants who were never given their freedom. The excavations also revealed much about the dominant culture and the social norms

during the time Charles and Susan lived, said Vtipilson. “What I think is really interesting about Charles’ site, was his home was really outwardly poor-looking – it was mud and stick,” she said, “but all of the objects found in the ground along with the structures indicated he was more wealthy than his home would have indicated.” The objects included fine ceramics, copper buttons and other items that could only be purchased by those among the state’s top 30 percent in wealth and income. That begs the question – what was Charles trying to hide? Again, it is complicated.

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“The research done by a graduate student and RACF indicates he was trying to blend in with his environment,” said Vtipilson. “He was a free black in southern Virginia, and although he could afford those objects and even a nicer home, he didn’t want to disrupt the social system in place. If he had invited you to his home, you would have known about his wealth, but to the whites who lived around him, he would not have been considered a threat.” In other words, Charles was a man who was never a slave but was really never free, either. His brother George could attest to the reality. He departed Virginia for

Pennsylvania in 1831, passed for white and became a doctor, something he could never achieve in Virginia, according to the RACF and Schwarz. His Virginia-born wife hid her true identity as well and accompanied him. Charles’ brother Rueben II is listed as having a wife but no name is given. Rueben’s son, William, became one of the first blacks to serve in the state’s House of Delegates in 1871. His picture is displayed there. Renee Gilliam first visited the RACF in 2007 and browsed through silverware, “china that looked liked it came from England” and the door to a potbellied stove. She marveled at seeing the personal belongings of

her distant relatives. “There were things I could actually touch and say, ‘Gosh, this had once been in the family,’” she recalled. A teacher by profession, Renee Gilliam said she has been urged by brother Rueben and others to write the family history. In doing so, she would need to include the fact her father Rueben was a longtime employee of the Quartermaster School starting in the 1960s, one of the region’s few black computer programmers and one of the highestranking black civilian employees here at the time. She would undoubtedly need to dedicate a chapter on herself and her brother, Rueben, and their involvement in a landmark desegregation case. They were both litigants in the Renee Patrice GILLIAM et al v. School Board of the City of Hopewell, Virginia, case in which seven African-American children won the right in 1965 to attend the city’s white schools. Gilliam, who has taught at various local schools, admits she needs to pay more attention to recording her family’s history but seems inclined to focus on the here-and-now than dwell on the past. Her daily farewell to Soldiers in her basic skills class at the Education Center’s Learning Library may serve as a reminder the past can serve as a GPS for the future, but today is more precious than yesterday. “I always tell them ‘to be safe and go make history,’” she said, noting they tend to respond with “go make history?” Her typical reply is “yes, because you will not be able to relive today, and anything you do today is making history.” The Gilliam legacy is important to preserve, said Vtipilson, because it sheds light on how a it dealt with the social forces that tore many families apart. What Charles and Susan left behind allows a more precise narrative not only about who they were but how they went about living. “Through archaeology, we finding history that would be lost or would be buried forever, and through people like Charles and his artifacts, we’re able to understand what it could have been like for him,” she said. “We are assuming a lot and coming up with hypotheses, but all of belongings combine to help tell a story that wouldn’t otherwise be told. Prince George County is the way it is today because of people like him. Everyone’s story somehow leads to the present time.” Indeed, Fort Lee is literally standing on the shoulders of the Gilliam legacy.

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Maj. Gen. Darrell K. Williams, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general, converses with Rolls-Royce employees and former Soldiers Nakia Chambliss and DeCoress Parrott during a Feb. 18 visit

to the plant located in Prince George County. Chambliss and Parrott are graduates of a free machining course supported by CASCOM’s Soldier for Life – Transition Assistance Program.

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PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY – Maj. Gen. Darrell K. Williams has heard the praises relating to the Soldier For Life – Transition Assistance Program, an Army entity that provides support for transitioning warriors. On Feb. 18, the CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general was afforded the opportunity to witness the merits of SFL-TAP for himself during a visit to the RollsRoyce Crosspointe factory in Prince George County

where he talked with former Soldiers who received transition assistance. He surmised it is mutually beneficial for military members and the localities at large. “It’s pretty clear the community is going to get someone who has work experience, who brings great values, education and hard work to the job,” he said. “For our Soldiers who are transitioning from the military, there is no better place to live than in Virginia, and their employment here provides them the means to support their families. It’s a win-win situation.”

SFL-TAP provides career assistance to Soldiers who are transitioning from the military either through retirement or discharge. One of its most recent initiatives is supporting the Computer Numerical Control Machining Skills Certification Program, the first Career Skills Program pilot offered at Fort Lee. Funded at no cost to the Soldier through the Crater Regional Workforce Investment Group, it offers seven weeks of online training and 16 weeks of project-based, hands-on introductory machinist instruction that aims to com-

plement local manufacturing hiring efforts. The Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing, a state-supported industry partnership that includes Roll-Royce, provided instructional guidance. The first CNCMSC pilot class graduated in September 2015, and several of its graduates have gained local employment. During his visit to RollsRoyce, Williams toured the facility that manufactures aircraft parts and spoke at length with recent CNCMSC pilot graduates and former Army logisticians Nakia Chambliss and

DeCoress Parrott. Both received multiple job offers with high wages before deciding upon Rolls-Royce. Chambliss said the machining skills training and the machining positions offered by Rolls-Royce are everything they were billed to be. “It’s an excellent program,” said the former automated logistical specialist last assigned to Joint Base Langley-Eustis. “Once you commit to it, it is something that is not hard or strenuous. And the work at RollsRoyce – the name speaks for itself – has been a blessing.” Chambliss said her posi-

tion as a computer numerically-controlled machinist – its technical name – is not the same as a machinist in the traditional sense. “It is so easy because you’re not doing manual labor,” she said. “You’re basically running a computer and letting it do the work for you. You need an open mind to understand what we actually do.” Parrott, an ordnance Soldier who retired last year at Fort Lee, said the machinist skills training was a challenge cloaked in reward and advises those who are scheduled for transition to seriously consider it. “All you need is a passion to be willing to learn,” he said. “I started out as a mechanic, but my teachers and classmates helped me. It is a worthwhile opportunity.” Rolls-Royce is one of several central Virginia manufacturers experiencing increased demands for skilled workers such as machinists, said Scott Edwards, senior human resource generalist at the building façade company Enclos, which is also looking to hire in the local area. In addition to the CNCMSC pilot, a second cohort has commenced, and SFL-TAP and CASCOM are taking actions to implement a number of improvements, said Chief Warrant Officer 4 Antonio L. Belmar Sr., credentialing and transition readiness officer, CASCOM Soldier for Life Office. No machinist experience is required to apply for the machinist program, but there are a number of prerequisites. For more information, call the Soldier for Life -Transition Assistance Program at (804) 7346615.

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realized how important getting the message out to others would be. On March 4, KAHC encourages community members to dress in blue and schedule an appointment with their provider to discuss the best method of screening based on risk factors and family history. Don’t forget these facts: • Approximately 140,000 Americans are diagnosed with colon cancer every year. • Colon cancer often has no symptoms until it’s at an advanced stage. • Individuals can reduce their risk through regular screenings. Beginning at age 50 (or earlier if at high-risk), everyone should talk to a doctor about get-

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In March, Disease Management will spotlight the importance of colon cancer screenings. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests regular screenings beginning at age 50 as the key measure in preventing colorectal cancer. People older than 75 should ask their doctor if screenings are needed more or less often. About nine-out-of-10 people whose colorectal cancers are found early and treated appropriately are still alive five years later. Colorectal cancer occurs in the colon or rectum. Sometimes polyps or abnormal growths form in the colon or rectum and, over time may turn into cancer. The recommended screening tests are used to identify polyps early so they can

ting a screening test. • There are more than one million colon cancer survivors in the United States. Understandably, there is fear related to the procedure, preparation and discovery if one has a serious disease. At KAHC, the staff believe sin educating beneficiaries to make informed decisions in regards to their health. Ask questions and review the literature that explains each of the different colorectal screening processes to be an informed consumer in health care. Health screenings also may be done “outside” of Kenner. Beneficiaries may choose to have a network provider complete the exams. Please provide a copy of outside health screenings to Kenner to ensure a complete record of care is maintained. To schedule preventive wellness screenings, call the Kenner Patient Appointment Line at 1-866-LEE-KAHC.

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In its first month of operation Friday, the Fort Lee Tax Assistance Center helped its customers retrieve $1.5 million in refunds and saved them $192,520 in form preparation fees. “We had a line out nearly to the parking lot yesterday (Monday),” said Capt. Juan Mejia, the 2016 TAC’s officer in charge. “While we were able to make roughly 275 appointments for the next two weeks for those in line and people who called us, we found a number of people in line did not need appointments since they have simple returns.” Community members can improve their experience by visiting www.cascom.army.mil/staff/ sja/TaxCenter.htm before making an appointment or visiting the office, Mejia noted. “Once on our website, they will see a good form that shows if they are eligible for walk-in

service,” he said. The website states, “Walkins are those with W2s, interest/dividend income and only one state return. All other tax returns require appointments (itemized deductions, stock sales, rental income, and others requiring specialized attention.” Individuals also should read a PDF titled “Do I Qualify for Walk-In Services at the Fort Lee Tax Center” that outlines the requirements for filing a 1040EZ tax return. On Monday, the TAC staff finalized all appointments through March 4. The next two-week block will be March 14-25. “It is best for people to stop in to make appointments rather than call,” Mejia noted. “If they phone the center for an appointment, we ask them to be patient. The TAC was inundated with calls Monday and we know many called multiple times before getting through.” Mejia said, “We are tracking about the same number of returns as last year. We have prepared about

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500 federal and 450 state returns. A good amount of people are coming in with the forms from the website already prepared and that saves so much time.” If customers do not have the forms completed or are missing documents, it can cause delays. The Fort Lee TAC is a free tax preparation service offered to active duty military and their family members as well as military retirees and their families. It is

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Community members line up to make appointments and ask questions at the Fort Lee Tax Assistance Center shortly after 8 a.m., Monday. During the day, roughly 275 appointments were made for the next two weeks including all of those in line outside and in the building. The staff at TAC advises people to come to the facility to make appointments and also visit the website for forms and important information to help them file their taxes.

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Soldiers from Papa Company, 244th Quartermaster Battalion, pose with a veteran at the McGuire VA Medical Center Jan. 31 in Richmond. During the day, a total of 15 Papa Pirates played bingo with the veterans and listened as the former military members shared memories of their time spent serving the country. “The veterans were excited to spend time with us and share their stories,” said 1st Sgt. Jose Rodriguez. “We appreciated the time spent with our brothers and sisters in arms. The Papa company Pirates left the VA with a heightened sense of pride.”

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Halfway around the world in California? Will he learn how to iron shirts all by himself? Who is going to pair up all his mismatched socks? Will I have to fly all the way out there to disinfect his bathroom and make sure he’s eating enough fruit? And what about our youngest Lilly? Will she even be able to get into college with that chemistry grade? Should she forgo college altogether, considering that we’ll be flat broke by the time we pay tuition for Hayden and Anna? Could we all fit in a cardboard box under an overpass if we had to? It’s not easy being a nut job. I’d much rather be the type of person who drifts contentedly through life like a twig on the shoulders of

a mighty stream, embracing spontaneity while belting out Doris Day’s best “Que Sera, Sera!” I’ve often wondered if, at the heart of all my obsessive planning, are deep seeded “control issues.” If left unchecked, could these spiral into a psychotic episode that would leave me wandering in front of the courthouse in a dusty wool coat and a tin foil turban, muttering something about campaign finance reform, and pushing a shopping cart full of empty tuna cans. There I go again. My rational side knows all the worries in the world won’t change two simple truths of military life: We’ll never know what will happen until it happens. And, just like Doris said, whatever will be will be. Read more commentaries by Molinari at www.themeatandpotatoesoflife.com

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Fort Lee hoops squad earns coveted trophy during D.C.-area Capital Classic T. Anthony Bell Senior Writer/Special Projects

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555th PIA Meeting | March 2

A free Black History Month program titled “Men and Women of Greatness – Africa to America” will be presented Feb. 28, 11 a.m., at Liberty Chapel on Mahone Avenue. The production will recognize African kings and queens, slaves, civil rights champions, and today’s youth. For details, call (804) 734-7322.

The Jessie J. Mayes TriCities Chapter of the 555th Parachute Infantry Association Inc. will have its monthly meeting March 2, 6 p.m., at the Picadilly Restaurant, South Park Mall, Colonial Heights. Prior airborne experience is not a prerequisite for membership or for attending the meeting. For details, call (804) 861-0945.

Lee Theater Group Auditions | Feb. 29, March 1

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The Theater Company at Fort Lee will hold auditions for “Once Upon A Mattress,” Feb. 29 and March 1, 7 p.m., at the Lee Theater, building 4300, Mahone Avenue. Director Tony Sharpenstein seeks 15 women and 15 men, ages 18 - 70. Those auditioning should be prepared to sing at least 16 bars. Bring sheet music in the correct key (accompanist provided) and come dressed for movement. Readings will be from the script. Rehearsals will begin immediately after casting for a May 6-22 pro-

The RSVP deadline for the next Family and MWR Newcomer’s Dinner is March 3. The free event is set for March 10, 5:307:30 p.m., at the Regimental Club, building 2609, C Avenue. Participants can meet new families and become familiar with programs and services both inside and outside the gate. Door prizes will be awarded. It is open to new community members who have arrived in the area the previous six months or less. For reservations, email marketing@

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Regimental Club Lunch | Tuesday – Friday The Regimental Club offers an allyou-can-eat buffet with different entrees Tuesday - Friday, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. The cost is $9 and includes salad, a dessert and a drink. Tuesday is Taste of Italy, Wednesday is Soul Food, Thursday offers a Mexican Fiesta and Friday is Surf N’ Turf. For details, call (804) 734 -1539.

AER Campaign Kickoff/Town Hall | March 3 An Installation Town Hall and the Army Emergency Relief Campaign Kickoff Event will be held March 3, 1 p.m., at the Lee Theater. Senior leaders and staffers will share information on important topics – like military retirement and juvenile misconduct on post – and the first contributions of the 2016 AER Campaign will be made. Maj. Gen. Darrell K. Williams, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general, also will give remarks. The information session is open to all post employees and family members. Last

year, AER provided emergency financial assistance to 743 military ID cardholders at Fort Lee. The campaign will continue through May 15.

KAHC Advisory Council Meeting | March 7 Kenner Army Health Clinic will hold its next Patient and Stakeholder Advisory Council Meeting on March 7, 3 p.m., in Maj. Gen. Kenner Command Conference Room 2 (Room C-102). KAHC beneficiaries are invited to the meeting. For details, call (804) 734-9512.

FMWR Leisure Travel Show | March 24 The annual Family and MWR Leisure Travel Show is scheduled for March 24, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., in the Warrior Zone, building 3650, C Avenue. Admission is free and open to the public. Several vendors will provide information about local and national attractions including hotels, amusement parks, resorts and more. Door prizes will be awarded. The LTS office is open year-round Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. For details, call (804) 765-3789.

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The Victor Company, 262nd Quartermaster Battalion, team poses for a picture after winning the 2016 Advanced Individual Training Intramural Basketball Championship Feb. 11 at MacLaughlin Fitness Center. The Vikings defeated Charlie Co., 16th Ord. Bn.

The Papa Company, 244th Quartermaster Battalion, women’s volleyball team beams with victorious smiles after capturing the 2016 Advanced Individual Training Volleyball Tournament at MacLaughlin Fitness Center Feb. 12. The team defeated Victor Co., 266th QM Bn. In the men’s division, the Bravo Company, 244th QM Bn., team defeated the Papa Co., 244th QM Bn., team to win the title.

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Calendar, continued FMWR Easter Brunch | March 27 The Lee Club will host its annual Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt March 27, 1 p.m. Reservations are required by March 23 but people should reserve their seats early. The cost is $24.95 per adult; $12.95 per child, ages 3-10; and free for kids 2 and under. The brunch will feature chicken piccatta, top round roast beef, mahi mahi, red skin mashed potatoes and more. The Easter Egg Hunt on the Lee Club lawn is for children 10 and under. For details, call (804) 734-7547.

ACS Stress/Anger Management Sessions | 1st/3rd Tuesdays An Anger Management session is offered the first Tuesday of each month, noon - 1 p.m. The next date is March 1. A Stress Management class will be held the third Tuesday of every month, noon - 1 p.m. The next date is March 15. Both free classes will be held at Army Community Service, 1231 Mahone Ave. For registration and details, call (804) 734-6381.

SPORTS & FITNESS FMWR 3-Point Shootout | March 8 The 2016 Intramural 3-Point Shootout is set for March 8, 6 p.m., at MacLaughlin Fitness Center. This one-day contest is open to Fort Lee active duty personnel only. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. for the free event. For details, call (804) 765-3896 or 7653058, or visit leemwr.com.

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Berkeley Activities for Home-Schoolers | March Home-schooled students and their families will receive a special admission rate during March at Berkeley Plantation in Charles City County. The cost is $8.50 for adults and $5 for students, kindergarten through high school. Children under age 6 are free. For details, call 1-888-466-6018 or visit www.berkeleyplantation.com.

Meditation Class at Petersburg Library | March 1 Meditation for Daily Living, a free guided session, will be held March 1, 6:307:30 p.m., at the Petersburg Public Library, 201 West Washington St. The instructor has 20 years experience. Participants should bring their own mat or cushion. No registration is required. A second class will be offered March 29. For details, call (804) 733-2387, ext. 104, or visit www.ppls.org.

Dance Classes in Prince George | March 2 A five-week Ballroom Dance class will begin March 2, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at the Prince George Community Center, 11100 Old Stage Road. Participants will learn the basic waltz, Foxtrot and East Coast swing. The cost is $20 a person. For details, visit www.princegeorgeva. org/index.aspx?page=968.

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