Fort Lee Traveller 03.17.16 by Military News

‘Tornado drill a time to take action,’ says emergency manager referencing March 24 state-wide exercise SEE PAGE 3

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March 17, 2016 | Vol. 76, No. 11

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TEAM HAWAII KEEPS CROWN More than 400 awards were presented at the ﬁnale of the 41st annual Military Culinary Arts Competitive Training Event including the coveted Installation of the Year title

Female mentorship training event focuses on off-duty conduct, professional appearance

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TRAVEL SHOW Annual Family and MWR event, set for March 24 at the Warrior Zone, will showcase regional museums, national parks, amusement areas and more SEE PAGE 4

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RIDE TIME With warmer weather on the way, the Installation Safety Ofﬁce shares important information to keep motorcycle riders ‘upright and accidentfree’ SEE PAGE 15

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MILITARY LIFE | SHARING DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES

Saint Patrick’s Day cuisine doesn’t measure up to hype Lisa Smith Molinari Contributing Writer

Considering all the fun elements of a St. Patrick’s Day celebration – the glittery hats, jolly green apparel, the four-leaf clover, leprechaun cutouts and parades – I’m left wondering why it’s the holiday with the weirdest food? Halloween, Valentine’s Day and Easter are lucky enough to have chocolate as the traditional treat. Thanksgiving hit the jackpot with succulent roasted turkeys, savory sides and pies loaded with whipped cream. And who doesn’t love Christmas and Hanukkah foods like cookies, doughnuts, prime rib, latkes, hot cocoa, brisket and gingerbread?

With the “luck of the Irish” on its side, you would think St. Patty’s Day would bring a deluge of delectable culinary delights. But corned beef and cabbage? What is “corned” beef anyway? Does the corning process make an otherwise inedible piece of meat safe for human consumption? Is it one of those cuts of meat grandfathers like to hang from rafters in basement corners, smelling like sweaty feet for ine months at a time? Is the term “beef” just a genteelism for “pickled squirrel meat my paw-paw shot in the backyard?” Corned beef is undeniably delicious in a grilled Reuben sandwich, but when boiled with cabbage, it can become a smelly, stringy affair. I have enjoyed corned beef

Easter worship schedule set A variety of worship services and events will take place at Fort Lee over the next 10 days, culminating with the Easter holiday. All activities are open to the public. For details, contact the Religious Support Office at (804) 734-6494. March 20 (Palm Sunday) Sunday Mass (Catholic), 8:45 a.m. and noon, Memorial Chapel, corner of Battle Drive and Sisisky Avenue. Regular Protestant worship schedule at

and cabbage on a few occasions; however, those were the times that by sheer happenstance, the cooking time was precisely correct for that particular size cabbage, acidity, elevation, boiling point and tilt of the Earth’s axis. What average cooks don’t realize is, within mere seconds, the otherwise crispy, sweet vegetable can become an overcooked ball of sulphur-gas-emitting mush that will stink up the house for at least a week. Corned beef and cabbage cannot be tossed into a Crockpot. Cooking this finicky dish properly requires knowledge of chemistry, catlike senses and a precision timing device. And who wants to stand around on St. Patrick’s Day watching cabbage steam for precisely six

all chapels. March 23 “Living Last Supper” presentation, 7 p.m., Memorial Chapel. March 24 (Holy Thursday) Holy Thursday Mass (Catholic), 7:30 p.m., Memorial Chapel. Maundy Thursday Worship (Protestant), 7 p.m., Liberty Chapel, corner of Mahone and C avenues. March 25 (Good Friday) Good Friday Worship (Protestant), 11:30 a.m., Liberty Chapel. Stations of the Cross (Catholic), 4 p.m., Memorial Chapel. Catholic Good Friday Service, 5 p.m., Memorial Chapel.

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minutes and 39 seconds? There’s green beer to drink! Speaking of which, green beer is festive and all, but let’s not kid ourselves. Most pubs dispensing the emerald liquid are typically serving one of the most tasteless brews on tap. Why? The rich gold, amber and brown tones of the better beers turn an unappetizing hue of olive drab when mixed with green food coloring. It’s the watery, faintly yellow lagers that make the prettiest kelly-green tones. Just keep in mind, color may be the only redeeming factor of the gut-rot swill that stains your tongue and leaves your head throbbing in the morning. Irish Soda Bread is another conundrum. My Irish mother-in-law, Alice Murphy, bakes a loaf every year around this time, and the whole family raves. But the dry, bland loaf has always confused me. It’s not sweet enough to eat like coffee cake or dessert, but it’s too sweet to use as a pusher for the

March 26 (Holy Saturday) Easter Vigil Mass (Catholic), 7:30 p.m., Memorial Chapel. March 27 (Easter Sunday) Ecumenical Easter Sunrise Service, 7 a.m., Liberty Chapel. Sermon by Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Timothy Smith, deputy garrison chaplain. Continental breakfast after the service. Catholic Mass, 8:45 a.m. and noon, Memorial Chapel. AIT Contemporary Service, 9 a.m., Heritage Chapel, Sisisky Boulevard and C Avenue. Ordnance Collective AIT Service, 9 a.m., Ord. Resiliency Center, Redstone Drive. 909 Contemporary Service, 9:09 a.m.,

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corned beef and cabbage. “It’s good with butter,” my mother-in-law usually chimes. Not really a selling point as far as I’m concerned. There is one saving grace of St. Patrick’s Day cuisine. A sweet frozen delight with a creamy hint of something reminiscently herbal that tingles the senses and cools the cabbage-scalded tongue. Whether consumed at 2 a.m. with supersize fries and filet-o-fish after guzzling green beer, or sipped solitarily from the drive-thru window on the way home from work, the Shamrock Shake mercifully delivers us from culinary catastrophe. Maybe St. Patrick’s Day food is all a matter of perspective; a reminder of Ireland’s tough, working-class heritage where filling the belly took precedence over frivolous fare. And the spirit of the celebration is the real magic, especially when you’re lucky enough to share it with friends and family.

Liberty Chapel. General Protestant Service, 10:15 a.m., Memorial Chapel. Spanish Protestant Service, 11 a.m., Heritage Chapel. Gospel Service, 11 a.m., Liberty Chapel. Latter Day Saints Service, 1:30 p.m., Heritage Chapel. As a reminder, Fort Lee visitors who do not have a DOD-issued identification card or previously issued post pass will need to use the drive-through Visitor Control Center at Sisisky Gate where a background check will be processed. Lee Avenue gate is closed on weekends and holidays.

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Pfc. Arrione Thompson, an advanced individual training Soldier in Victor Company, 262nd Quartermaster Battalion, 23rd QM Brigade, models casual wear in a “Confidence Show” in Dickerson Auditorium at the Army Logistics University Saturday. For story and photo, see Page 3.

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About 50 female Soldiers from Victor Company, 262nd Quartermaster Battalions, built bonds and demonstrated their confidence during a special mentorship program Saturday in Dickerson Auditorium at the Army Logistics University. The students met with Staff Sgt. Michelle Bottex, a platoon sergeant from the company, and Capt. Jeanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;shay Wright, company commander. Staff Sgt. Libtobra Brooks, from the 262nd QM Bn. S-3 office, was a guest speaker. She encouraged the women to be confident of their abilities and urged them to push themselves in their career. She talked about her experience with joining the military as a 30-year-old and passing air assault school. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This event is something to bring us together to build a bond between the females,â&#x20AC;? said Bottex, who spearheaded the training. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Building a bond is important because, as females, we need the security of other females. We come from different backgrounds. It can be hard for us to un-

derstand other people because some of us may come from an easy life where others may have had it rougher.â&#x20AC;? Bottex â&#x20AC;&#x201C; who is the only female platoon sergeant within the company among seven others â&#x20AC;&#x201C; said the men in the unit have several avenues for male mentorship, and she wanted to offer the female Soldiers a similar opportunity for additional support. While Bottex has orchestrated several of these events, it was the first for Wright as the company commander. She said she recognizes the importance of mentorship, especially since she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a female mentor early in her career. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There were some females I could talk to, but they werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always there or available often,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I made first lieutenant and went to another duty station, I joined an organization that was big on mentorship. That opened my eyes, helped my development and gave me more confidence in myself. I had more pride in my work and how I looked as a female and Soldier.â&#x20AC;? Starting the process early can help new Soldiers, she noted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Their career starts now,â&#x20AC;? she said.

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Pvt. Jevona Taylor, an advanced individual training Soldier assigned to Victor Company, 262nd Quartermaster Battalion, 23rd QM Brigade, models casual wear during a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Confidence Showâ&#x20AC;? in Dickerson Auditorium at the Army Logistics University Saturday. The female mentorship session was meant to empower and increase confidence in the women from the company.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Army is downsizing and one mistake can tarnish their career. Getting this type of mentorship now, while they are young, wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do anything but help them in the future.â&#x20AC;? After reviewing some development topics regarding proper hairstyles and getting the most out of annual exams, the Soldiers had a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Confidence Showâ&#x20AC;? where they

modeled their favorite off-duty outfits. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a confidence walk,â&#x20AC;? said Bottex. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When they take the stage, I want them to own it. I want them to control the space, the area. Make it their own. When they walk here, I want it to be about them. This is their time to be selfish and walk proud, no matter what they are wearing. I want them to be proud of who they are.â&#x20AC;?

TORNADO DRILL: A time to consider what could happen and plan accordingly Fort Lee will participate in the March 24 statewide tornado drill. It will begin with an emergency alert test announcement sent out via post-wide email, the At-Hoc message system, and the â&#x20AC;&#x153;big voiceâ&#x20AC;? outdoor speaker system. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re asking community members to react just as they would if it was a real tornado warning,â&#x20AC;? said Thomas Loden, installation emergency manager for the Fort Lee Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Go to the designated shelterin-place location. Discuss the response plan. Anything thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proactive in this area can make a

huge difference during an actual emergency.â&#x20AC;? Awareness and acceptance of what could realistically happen is an important step toward preparedness, Loden explained. Individuals who take emergency drills seriously are more likely to follow up with well-thought-out response plans that enable them to react quickly and decrease potential harm to themselves, their coworkers or their families. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Look for things that would hinder your response time,â&#x20AC;? Loden said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Check the location and contents of emergency response and first aid kits. And donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t accept complacency â&#x20AC;Ś

knowing what to do before, during and after a devastating weather event can save lives.â&#x20AC;? Over the past five years, more than 70 tornadoes have struck Virginia, affecting every part of the state. In late February, three individuals (including a twoyear-old child) were killed in Wakefield when a barely measurable twister destroyed their mobile home dwelling. A fourth individual was killed in Appomattox County when his home was flattened by tornado-force winds. In April 2011, 10 people died and more than 200 were injured as a result of tornadoes in Middlesex County and other nearby areas.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;These tragic incidents remind us why good preparedness measures and response plans are essential,â&#x20AC;? Loden said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fort Lee leaders at all levels are dedicated to, and are continuously focused on, fostering a culture of readiness to strengthen the Army and nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to prevent, protect, mitigate, respond and recover from any emergency. â&#x20AC;&#x153;By encouraging service members, their families and the civilian workforce to be proactive in emergency planning,â&#x20AC;? Loden added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;we turn awareness into action and take significant strides toward individual and family resiliency.â&#x20AC;?

Here are some important tornado awareness tips and safety reminders Fort Lee community members should keep in mind: â&#x20AC;˘ Know the terms â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a watch means weather conditions are favorable for the formation of a tornado; a warning means one has been sighted or is forming according to Doppler radar. The best time to take action is when the weather watch is issued. Warnings indicate imminent danger to life and property, and individuals should be moving to a location that offers greater protection such as a basement, storm cellar or an interior room without windows like a closet, hallway or bathroom. â&#x20AC;˘ Know your communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s warning network â&#x20AC;&#x201C; at Fort Lee it includes the â&#x20AC;&#x153;big voiceâ&#x20AC;? SEE TORNADO, PAGE 6

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WHM Observance | March 31 Col. Angelia â&#x20AC;&#x153;Angieâ&#x20AC;? Holbrook, deputy executive officer to the 39th Army Chief of Staff, will be the featured speaker at the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s History Month observance March 31, 11:30 a.m., in the Lee Theater. The event is open to the public. The 2016 national theme for the observance is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Working to Form a More Perfect Union: Honoring Women in Public Service and Government.â&#x20AC;? The 59th Ordnance Brigade is the host. A number of Fort Lee military and civilian women will be recognized during the event. The observance will include a short film recognizing women and entertainment by the 392nd Army Band. For other details, call (804) 765-9279 or email ryan.m.budroe.mil@mail.mil.

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A community member receives pamphlets and exhibit information from a Newseum representative at the 2015 Family and MWR Leisure Travel Show. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event is set for March 24 at the Warrior Zone. The Newseum offers an interactive exploration of print and broadcast journalism. The attraction was voted one of the top things to do in Washington, D.C.

The community is invited to the signing of the 2016 Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month Proclamation April 6, 9:30 a.m., at the Army Logistics University in the multi-purpose room. The event will include cake and refreshments. For details, call (804) 734-6594 or 734-6596.

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Fort Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sixth annual Leisure Travel Show is set for March 24, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., in the Warrior Zone Building, building 3650, located on C Avenue. Admission is free and open to the public. The Family and MWRsponsored event will showcase this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top vacation spots and entertainment venues, said Tina Ostmann, Leisure Travel Service program manager. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have vendors scheduled to come here and discuss what they have to offer in the way of travel and entertainment,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an exciting opportunity for the community to learn whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s available to them.â&#x20AC;? Approximately 10 orga-

nizationsâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;such as Busch Gardens, Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dominion, Armed Forces Vacation Club, Luray Caverns, and Richmond International Racewayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;have signed up for the show. The office is still available to receive registrations, Ostmann noted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These vendors can provide a lot of great information about state and regional attractions,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This can include anything from low-cost vacation packages to lodging accommodations and more.â&#x20AC;? One of the many perks of travel show attendance is the door prizes. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s anticipated giveaways include tickets to amusement parks and other attractions, discount coupons for tours and lodging gift certificates. Participants can sign up at the entrance upon ar-

rival, and do not have to be present to win. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are looking forward to a great show this year with some exciting vendors,â&#x20AC;? said Ostmann. For those who are not able to attend the travel show, Fort Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s LTS office is available year-round, said Ostmann. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The LTS office can help you with cruises and vacation packages, car and hotel reservations, as well as discount tickets to a variety of local, regional and national attractions.â&#x20AC;? The office can provide services to all active duty military members, retirees of the armed forces, military dependents, and DOD Civilians. Its operating hours are Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. The office is located in the Warrior Zone.

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The research staff at the Virginia War Memorial is seeking information about the 12,000-plus Virginian men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice and are honored at the memorial at 621 South Belvidere St., Richmond. A database is being created to include a photograph and personal information about each of the heroes whose name is etched on the glass and stone walls of its Shrine of Memory. Visit www.vawarmemorial.org to find out if an individual is listed in the shrine. For details, contact Kyndall Drumheller at (804) 786-2060.

KAHC Commanderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Call | March 24 Kenner Army Health Clinic will curtail services March 24, 1-4 p.m., to allow staff attendance at a quarterly commanderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s call and training session. 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.

Good Health Trivia, Recipe Contests In recognition of National Nutrition Month, Fort Lee community members can take part in separate Good Health Trivia and Recipe contests. A 14-question, multiple-choice trivia challenge is ongoing through March 31. See the March 3 Traveller article â&#x20AC;&#x153;Test your healthy diet knowledge with quizâ&#x20AC;? for the questions. It is available online at www.ftleetraveller.com (type â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nutrition Quizâ&#x20AC;? in search area). One winner will be drawn from all entries with correct answers received. The prize is a $25 gift card that can be used at AAFES-affiliated facilities on Fort Lee. Only military ID cardholders can shop at the actual Exchange store. A recipe contest also is open through March 25. Participants should submit an original or healthy adaptation recipe that is portable, easy to fix, economical, low in sodium and sugar content, and uses whole foods, fruits and vegetables. To enter, send the recipe to kathleen.a.viau.civ@mail.mil. For details, call (804) 734-9464.

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WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH | DEBBIE KILPATRICK

AWM honors women in public service, government roles

Debbie Kilpatrick now serves in the Fort Lee Environmental Management Office.

When Debbie Kilpatrick (née James) enlisted in August 1975, the Army was on the cusp of making immense changes to the roles of women in its ranks. In many ways she was a trailblazer, helping to usher the integration of women into the regular Army with

the disestablishment of the Women’s Army Corps in 1978. She worked in nuclear and conventional weapons handling and served both stateside and abroad. Her commitment to public service continued after she left the Army. Kilpatrick went on to work in civil service for such diverse organizations as the Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the U.S. Navy. Currently she serves as a National Environmental Policy Act and Sustainability program manager for the Fort Lee Environmental Management Office. Her combined military and federal service totals over 30 years. – Army Women’s Museum

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TORNADO | ‘Know the threat

and pay attention to key details’ Continued from Page 3

Guest performers add to band training (ABOVE) The Messiah College Trumpet Ensemble performs at the 392nd Army Band rehearsal building during a March 8 mentorship training event. The ensemble was traveling from their school in Mechanicsburg, Pa., to the National Trumpet Competition in Columbus, Ga. (RIGHT) Staff Sgt. Tierra Brown, a vocalist with the 392nd, sings with Dr. Tish Oney, a well-known performer in the jazz and pop music industry, during a March 7-8 mentorship training event. Oney shared her extensive knowledge of singing, songwriting and recording music during individual and group sessions with the military musicians.

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outdoor speaker system, internal voice alarms in many administrative buildings, the ArmyFortLee Facebook page, and the At-Hoc message system. Additional info can be found on the Traveller website. Go to www.ftleetraveller.com and type “emergency notification” in the search area. • Get a kit – with careful thought, it will be useful regardless of the hazard. Just plan for what you or your family would need if basic services like electricity and water were not available for several days, and running out to the store, bank or gas station was not an option. For a checklist of recommended preparedness kit items, visit www. ready.gov. • Make a plan – do you know where to go if told to take shelter? Can the area be improved to increase its utility and decrease the

potential of injury? Does everyone in the office/home know where the emergency supplies are kept? Who is going to remove/secure outdoor items to keep them from becoming projectiles? Is there a plan to account for all personnel/family members after the storm? These are just a few of the questions a good response plan should answer. • Be informed – knowing what to do before, during and after an emergency is a critical part of being prepared and may make all the difference when seconds count. Use rehearsal drills to improve response times and increase awareness of potential problems. Understand the threat and pay attention to important details like evacuation routes and the location of community shelters. Emergency preparedness is both concrete actions and a state of mind. – DPTMS and Staff Reports

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HISTORIC PHOTO

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This installment of the Historic Photo of the Month looks back to September 1943 when world boxing heavyweight champion Sgt. Joe Louis visited Camp Lee. “Get out the anti-aircraft, boys – the biggest bomber of ‘em all is coming to Camp Lee the 15th of this month!” This opening paragraph appeared under a headline “Joe Louis Coming to Camp Lee Soon” over an article written by Sgt. Sid Benjamin on Page 1 of the Camp Lee Traveller, Sept. 1, 1943. The subhead read “Brown Bomber Will Be Here Wed., Sept. 15.” “Sgt. Joe Louis Barrow, known wherever a left hook is distinguished from a right cross as the Brown Bomber, will demonstrate

why he is heavyweight champion of this war-torn world two weeks from tonight before what will undoubtedly be thousands of Lee GI’s. “Sergeant Joe will take on his former sparring partner, Sgt. George Nicholson. Also in the party will be Cpl. Walker Smith, better known in welterweight ranks as Ray Robinson, and Pvt. Jack Wilson, former welterweight champ. Supplementary Card “Augmenting the two bouts among the visiting firemen is likely to be a display of Camp Lee talent, although details in this respect were not complete as the Traveller went to press. Complete arrangements regarding the visit, with special attention paid to details on seating etc. will be found in next week’s paper,” the article read.

“Joe will come here to make one stop in a 100day tour of military installations throughout the country. Then, he and his ringmates will shove off to entertain fighting men of the United Nations throughout the world. Tour Revised “Camp Lee was not included in a list of camps in the Third Service Command to be visited by Louis that was made public last week. Surprise that such a boxing-minded installation as this camp should be omitted from the tour was expressed in last week’s Traveller, and a revised itinerary including Camp Lee was announced over the week-end. The Brown Bomber started his tour at Fort Devens, Mass., Monday after preparing for the grind at Fort Meade, Md. He is at Camp Miles Standish, Mass., today after visiting

Camp Edwards, another New England installation, yesterday. Hits Virginia Sept. 9 “The revised Third Service Command itinerary shows Sergeant Joe hitting Virginia a week from tomorrow for an appearance at Fort Monroe. He will be at Camp Pendleton on the 13th, and at Fort Eustis on the 14th prior to coming here. “After visiting Camp Lee, Joe will go the Aberdeen Proving Gound, Md., on the 16th and Indiantown Gap in Pennsylvania on the 17th. He will wind up his tour in the Third Service Command on the 20th, appearing at the Shenango, Pa., installation.” The Traveller welcomes comments from readers about this series. Comments can be posted on www.facebook.com/ ftleetraveller.

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The caption of this photo that appeared in the Sept. 1, 1943, edition of the Camp Lee Traveller, read, “As part of a nationwide tour, Sgt. Joe Louis Barrow, world heavyweight champion, will appear at Camp Lee Wednesday night, Sept. 15. Also in the party will be Sgt. George Nicholson with whom Louis will spar, Cpl. Walter Smith (Ray Robinson) and Pvt. Jackie Wilson.”

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63& $35,/ 3(/$<2 Editor’s note: This week’s America’s Military subject was a contestant in the 41st annual Military Culinary Arts Competitive Training Event held March 5-11 here. Unit: Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Irwin, Calif. MOS: 92G – culinary specialist Age: 27 Time in service: six years Hometown: Los Angeles Family: married with a child Pastimes: “I like hanging out with my family.” Describe yourself: “Ambitious, determined and a little stubborn.” Personal strengths: “I’m very headstrong.” Personal weaknesses: “I like to do things my way, and don’t

like asking for help. That hurts me because I can get something done faster if someone is helping me. I’m trying to have faith in other people and their ability to help me.” Worst fear: “Being away from family.” Greatest hope: “For my son to live a long, happy life.” Pet peeve: “People who don’t work as hard as me.” One person you most admire: “My mother because she instilled in me the type of work ethic I have.” The one lesson you like sharing with others: “Go to school (college, etc.) as soon as possible. Don’t waste time.” The historical figure or celebrity you would like to meet: “Oprah (Winfrey) – I feel like she is very influential to African American females and feel like

she would have many words of wisdom.” One life-changing moment or event: “Joining the military. It was the first time I had a stable job. All of my other jobs were part-time and I was going to school. The military is like morning to night. It is very structured and I wasn’t used to that. It changed me.” How you would define success: “Being happy – not having a certain amount of money or personal possessions; just being happy.” Why you joined the Army: “I was tired of short-term jobs and not really having a vision for myself.” Is the Army just a job? “When I first joined, yeah, it was. Now, I’m thinking career and how I’m going to support my family.” Why you chose your MOS:

“It was either this or tanker – fueler or something like that. I just remember calling my mom and telling her ‘I don’t know what to do.’ She said, well ‘You can always use cooking as a backup.’ So that’s why I chose it.” What you expect out of your leaders: “I expect them to look out for Soldiers; for them to not pursue their own agenda and I feel like the Soldiers’ needs come first.” What you expect of your fellow Soldiers: “I expect them to

look out for me, and I expect them to tell me when I need to fix something.” If you were chief of staff of the Army, you would change … : “I think they should take a closer look at overspending with certain things; just where money is being budgeted. If you cut some of those things. maybe you’d have more money for housing and other things for families.” Best thing about the Army: “The friendships you gain. I feel like a lot of them are lifelong. Wherever you go, you’re still communicating with those people. You might meet back up with them again. It’s like having built-in battle buddies.” Worst thing about the Army: “The inconsistency with leadership styles. That can be a source of frustration.” Future plans: “I hope to continue doing culinary arts in the military. I want to learn more about it. I just want to get better.” – Compiled by T. Anthony Bell

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Photos by Lesley Maceyak

(ABOVE) Marine Pfc. Erika Vargas and Marine Pfc. Joshua Day, from Alpha Company, Fort Lee Marine Corps Detachment, rake leaves in an area near the Picture Perfect Frame Shop Monday. (LEFT) Members of the Marine Detachment clean up lawn debris near the Fort Lee Bowling Center Monday. The Marines were supporting annual Spring Clean-up activities that continue through Saturday.

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crispy chocolate cranberries with white chocolate ice cream. The team from United Kingdom cooked up king prawn in panko with a tropical fruit chutney; Thai beef salad; pan-seared salmon on a bed of creamed leeks, mushroom ravioli, buerre blanc and orzo; and pineapple meringue, pineapple sorbet and granola. Sarah Gauvin The American team prepared Media/Community Relations Ofﬁcer smoked-potato bisque with seared guinea fowl breast and tomato relinked by their love ish; asparagus and ricotta tartlet citrus of creating exquisite poached salmon; maple glazed pork cuisine, three teams belly and glazed beef sausage; sauignored language téed prawn with cabbage and an apple, and cultural differeggplant and bulgur wheat puree with ences and allowed a guinea fowl jus; and milk chocolate their food to do the talking during the mousse with hazelnut truffle center International Challenge of the Military and white chocolate sponge, cranberry Culinary Arts Competitive Training sauce, macerated fruit and orange ice Event here March 10. cream. France, United Kingdom and the While the teams’ cultures, cooking United States were represented at styles and menus were very different, the four-and-a-half-hour meet on the the competitors demonstrated their next-to-last day of the MCACTE. The dedication to two things they have in challenge was a showcase of different common – preparing good food and cooking styles and ideas as each team the shared respect for choosing to do prepared a four-course meal from a so while serving the armed forces of mystery basket of ingredients. their home countries. “Each country has its own culinary “The international competition culture,” noted Chief Warrant Officer 3 is about building partnerships and J.D. Ward, Advanced Culinary Training sharing best practices,” said Lt. Col. Division manager at the Joint Culinary Damon Varnado, director of the JCTC. Training Center. “The U.S. tends to be The U.S. Army culinary program more experimental while the French “would not be where it is today” are more traditionalist. That’s what without these partnerships, accordSarah Gauvin makes this competition particularly Team France, Chief Petty Officer Christophe Ferreira and Chef Laurent Mari, begin a frenzied and ing to Ward who added, “The United fascinating to watch … the mixture of energetic dance to complete the four-course meals on time during the international competition Kingdom helped us get into the risk-taking and well-honed culinary of the 41st annual Military Culinary Arts Competitive Training Event March 10 at the Post Field Culinary Olympics and the World Cup skills that countries like France have House. The United Kingdom team beat out tandems from the United States and France. (two of the largest culinary competiperfected over the years.” tions and exhibitions in the world).” tery basket because it contained a vegetable British Army Warrant Officer Class 1 had to be used in at least one of the courses. “The competitors are very happy to be Upon learning the mystery ingredients, the the competitors had never seen before – the here with each other,” Varnado said. “It’s a Jon Hall, who holds the special designation purple kohlrabi. of “Conductor” (head chef) in the Royal teams displayed different personalities. chance to learn from different chefs and see The French duo – Chief Petty Officer “The hardest part about the international the varied artistry of this business.” Logistics Corps, agreed, saying the U.K. team would “blend traditional and modern cooking Christophe Ferreira and civilian chef Laurent challenge is understanding the American inComas agreed, “It’s not so much about together to show the full range of their talent Mari – talked with their hands as much as gredients,” Hall said. “But the sign of a real the competition as it is about meeting people their mouths as they feverishly planned their professional chef is to be able to make a great who have the same passion for cuisine.” and skill.” Lt. Col. Michel Comas, French liaison of- menu. Once the game plan was complete, the meal with any ingredients.” Under the American Culinary Federation Meanwhile, the U.S. team – Sgt. 1st Class point system, each team received a silver ficer at CASCOM, said the hardest part about two began a frenzied and energetic dance in Motavia Alston and Sgt. Joseph Hale – ex- medal at the awards ceremony in the Lee the International Challenge is what the com- the make-shift kitchen. The United Kingdom’s team – Warrant hibited neither anxiety nor excitement upon Theater Friday. Of the cooking styles, it petitors from his country must do to adapt their techniques to the rules while keeping the Officer Jamie Webb-Fryer and Lance Cpl. opening the mystery basket. The team mem- seems the blend of traditional and modern Lee Berry – calmly opened the boxes con- bers hunched over the stainless steel counter cooking won the day, as the United Kingdom result “truly French.” This year’s mystery basket included beef taining the mystery ingredients and seemed together and discussed the menu quietly, then earned the most points and took home top chuck shoulder tenders, whole salmon, pork to speak casually about how they would com- systematically moved about the kitchen. honors. The resulting menus were as diverse as belly, whole young guinea fowls, shrimp, bine the foods for each course. The two men Nonetheless, the competitors were clear eggplant, purple kohlrabi, mustard cabbage, displayed a quiet confidence as they moved their team personalities. The French compet- from the beginning that the time together, itors created guinea fowl soup and raviolis; learning from each other, was the real piece orzo, bulgur, dragon fruit, white chocolate, with purpose to their stations. In actuality, Hall revealed the U.K. team vegetable tart with shrimp fritters; parsnip of gold they took home with them after the cranberries, maple syrup and golden pineapple. Under the rules of the event, each product was unnerved when they opened their mys- sphere and salmon in a white wine sauce; and event.

International competition builds camaraderie, spirit of cooperation among U.S., other nations at culinary competitive training event

T. Anthony Bell Senior Writer/Special Projects

“And the winner is …,” said the mistress of ceremonies, “wait for it, wait for it … “Joint Team Hawaii!” Becky Joyner’s teasing quip seconds before announcing JTH as the installation of the year winner during the Military Culinary Arts Competitive Training Event Awards Ceremony Friday drew a mixture of laughs and cheers from the filled-tocapacity Lee Theater audience. Not only because it was a great line, but it was simply restating the obvious – at least in the event’s waning days – that JTH reigned as the military’s culinary kings, cooking up a collective storm that blew away the competition on its way to a second consecutive installation trophy. Training and toil were key, said the team’s manager. “I won’t lie,” said Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Perry, “I was mad at myself on Saturday mornings when I was getting up and leaving my family, but I knew the payoff would come from the hard work.” Perry was one of more than 240 competitors from throughout the Department of Defense who took time out of their busy schedules at dining facilities and galleys all over the world to participate in the event that ran March 5-10. Sanctioned by the American Culinary Federation, MCACTE awarded nearly 400 medals and introduced many young culinarians to the nation’s largest culinary competitive training event. JTH, which began training in October, smoked the competition, earning six golds and one silver in the events judged for IOY. Its title claim and dominance looked to be a foregone conclusion as early as the morning of March 9. “We came here with a very welltrained, determined team,” said team member Spc. Marissa Morgan, adding the detail of training sessions that went until 9 p.m. most evenings and included weekends. “We worked very hard for this.” In other categories of the competition, Navy CS1 Frida Karani, an enlisted aide for the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, won the Armed Forces Chef of the Year title.

FEAST OF GOLD When the table was set, team Hawaii’s emerging chefs devoured contenders like a tasty main course during annual culinary event (ABOVE) Members of the Joint Team Hawaii pose with Quartermaster School Commandant Brig. Gen. Ronald Kirklin (fifth from left), Certified Master Chef Darryl Shular (middle), and Command Sgt. Maj. Jimmy Sellers (far right) after winning the installation of the year category of the 41st annual Military Culinary Arts Competitive Training Event that took place here March 5-10. (left) Joint Team Hawaii’s Spc. Soriah Randolph and Pfc. Tashani Streeter take selfies after their student skills team won a gold medal during the MCACTE awards ceremony Friday at the Lee Theater.

The Fort Myer-based Sailor was not available to accept her award, but her sister, Eunice, who traveled here from Kenya, said she would be “honored and grateful” if she were present. Pfc. Carlos Cruz of Fort Riley, Kan., was one of three contestants to earn gold medals in the Armed Forces Student Chef of the Year category. When the points were tallied, the 21-year-old first-timer had edged out the others for the actual

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AFSCOY title. The Puerto Rico native also was named to the U.S. Army Culinary Arts Team. Cruz’s gold was one of 49 awarded during the ceremony. The medals and the accomplishment they represented, however, are only part of the story. “While this benefits you personally and professionally,” said Brig. Gen. Ronald Kirklin, commandant of the Quartermaster School and host of the awards ceremony, “the ultimate winners are the service men and women who dine at your estab-

lishments every single day.” Still, the event’s competitive undertones were strong. The Navy mounted another valiant IOY effort that was much better than the remainder of the field but fell short of seriously threatening Hawaii’s stellar performance. “I’m extremely impressed with our team,” said Senior Chief Petty Officer Donald Lake, Navy Food Service, Mechanicsburg, Pa., noting the team finished second last year as well. “We had more golds last year,

but the team gelled and worked together as a group.” The Navy team earned one gold, three silver and three bronze in the IOY category. It has only participated in the top trophy event the past two years, pulling together Sailors from various locations to do so. The team has roughly six weeks to prepare, said Lake, and if it could establish some measure of continuity, it could be a formidable contender. “If we can get a handful of the same team members in (for next year),” he said, “it’s guaranteed that we’ll take it.” The Navy did lay claim to the master’s category, the event for the military’s most experienced chefs. The winner, CS2 Jeremy Anderson, jogged up to the stage to accept his gold medal with such glee and enthusiasm the audience applauded even before Kirklin could shake his hand. After the ceremony, he explained his feelings. “I was thinking ‘beat the Army,’” said the Sailor assigned to the Naval War College in Newport, R.I. “The SEE TRAINING, PAGE 13

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Staff Sgt. Noemi Virostek, enlisted aide to Maj. Gen. Darrell K. Williams, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general, chops a zucchini during the hot food challenge. Those in the enlisted aide event competed in four categories: an enlisted aide hot food challenge, an uniform assembly challenge, leadership board, and a written exam. For the cooking portion, competitors had to prepare and present four servings of a three-course planned menu. Staff Sgt. Brandon Parworth, enlisted aide to Lt. Gen. Karen W. Dyson, military deputy to the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Financial Management & Comptroller), also competed.

Enlisted aide showcase Sgt. Samantha Poe, enlisted aide to Gen. Mark Milley, Chief of Staff of the Army, pours a mixture into a silicone baking pan during the cooking portion of the Enlisted Aide of the Year Competition at the 41st Military Culinary Arts Competitive Training Event March 10 at Fort Lee. Poe was named the 2016 enlisted aide of the year during the award ceremony Friday.

$,7 SRLQW VKRRW RXW ZLQQHU Shania Osborne from Papa Company, 244th Quartermaster Battalion, poses for a picture with FMWR Anthony Nelson, Sports Office advanced individual training sports coordinator, after she won the female category of the 2016 3-Point Shoot-out for AIT Soldiers March 8 at MacLaughlin Fitness Center. Ayonna Keitt, 345th Training Squadron, was second. In the male category, Jeremy Hannon, Victor Co., 262nd QM Bn., outscored Jaquan Williams of Romeo Co., 262nd QM Bn.

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TRAINING | Culinary awards honor

contestants after annual weeklong event Other notable special awards of the MCACTE

Navy has such a small presence here, and we’ve been at this a number of years so to get a little extra recognition is great. My own unit may not understand what I just did here, but all the Army folks and everybody here in this auditorium understands how hard of a competition this is. I’m blessed to have the opportunity to compete with the best of the best.” In the international competition, the United Kingdom beat the United States and French. The category is three years old and one of the newest in the competitive training event. This year’s event also was a tryout for the U.S. Army Culinary Arts Team, which gained four new members Friday. Comprised of members from all branches of the service, the team is scheduled to compete at the Culinary World Olympics in Germany later this year. Chief Warrant Officer 3 J.D. Ward, who primarily coordinated this year’s MCACTE, was commended by the lead judge on stage for his efforts during the awards ceremony. He said the job as coordinator

Overall Hot Food Kitchen (MKT event); Team Buffet (Cold Food Table); and Overall Student Team – Joint Team Hawaii (JTH’s Student Team will move on to represent the U.S. Armed Forces at the ACF National Student Team Competition in Phoenix, July 15-19 Best Exhibit in Show – CS2 Christian Uy, U.S. Navy, JTH Most Artistic Exhibit – Sgt. Govinda Rai, JBLM Best in class category K Contemporary Cooking – Staff Sgt. Sarah Deckert, Joint Team Hawaii Best in class student category K Contemporary Cooking – Spc. Ashley Calmes, JTH Best in class category P Contemporary Pastry – Spc. Sandra Quinone, Joint Base Lewis-McChord Best in class student category P Contemporary Pastry – Pfc. Craig York, Fort Drum, N.Y. Best Hot Food Nutritional Challenge – Sgt. 1st Class Andre Ward and Staff Sgt. Ma Antonette Cabantog, Pentagon International Challenge – United Kingdom Enlisted Aide of the Year: – Sgt. Samantha Poe, enlisted aide to the Army Chief of Staff

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Ward, a former competitor and USACAT manager, said MCACTE is a logistical bear, requiring large amounts of man-hours to stage. “I feel a sense of relief and accomplishment,” he said, “but I am also much more aware of how much better we can do with this show.” The job of improving the training event for next year starts immediately, he concluded.

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SAFETY | SPRING BRINGS MOTORCYLE FEVER

It’s ride time; greater chance of accidents This is the time when many explore alternative forms of transportation – namely motorcycles. Their popularity is attributed to low initial cost, fuel efficiency and use as a pleasure vehicle. Cyclists enjoy the adrenalin rush the ride gives them and the camaraderie shared with other riders. As temperatures rise, so does the motorcycle-involved accident rate. Each year more bikes hit the road and end up striking other vehicles or fixed objects off the road. As the spring thaw occurs, riders prepare their trusty steeds for several months of pleasure. Unfortunately, skills have become rusty over the winter and motorists are not as familiar with looking for motorcycles mingled with other traffic. Being prepared is the motto for safe riding. Mandatory Motorcycle Training All Soldiers who operate a motorcycle are required to take the following motorcycle training: • Motorcycle Safety Foundation basic rider course or state-approved motorcycle operator’s training. • Experience rider course or BRC II. • Military sport-bike rider course.

• Motorcycle refresher training for Soldiers deployed for more than 180 days. This training can be conducted at unit level. Download material from https://safety.army.mil/Default.aspx. Based on the type of motorcycles owned or operated, Soldiers complete either ERC or the MSRC within 12 months of completing the BRC. Motorcycle sustainment training is based on the type of bike owned or operated; Soldiers are required to complete the training every five years after an advanced level rider course such as the ERC/ BRCII or MSRC. Retaking the appropriate course will keep the rider in compliance with the Progressive Motorcycle Program standards. Civilians and contracted laborers are not authorized to receive Army-sponsored training, however, proof of safety course completion at an off-post training site is required to operate a bike on post. Active duty military personnel assigned to Fort Lee can sign-up for training at https://imc.army.mil/airs/. Also the Fort Lee Motorcycle Range is available during non-scheduled training days for groups and individual riders. It is located

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Col. Tamatha Patterson, 23rd Quartermaster Brigade commander, reads and shows a storybook to children at Walnut Hill Elementary School in Petersburg during a Read Across America Day program March 2. In recognition of Dr. Seuss’ birthday, Patterson was joined at the school by Command Sgt. Maj. James Thomas, 23rd Bde. CSM. The two brigade leaders also read books and participated in a program for kindergarten children at OB Gates Elementary School in Chester that day.

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Cast members for the KidKapers production of “Jungle Book”rehearse a scene recently at the Lee Theater. This is the final weekend of the show at the theater here. It has been adapted from Disney’s classic film. The 37-member cast is directed by Caroline Mincks. Performances are March 18 at 7 p.m., and March 19 and 20 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 and are available at the door. For reservations, call the box office at (804) 734-6629. It is the final show of the KidKapers 20152016 season.

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FMWR Sustainers Pub St. Patrick’s Day Celebration | March 17

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The Sustainers Pub is will celebrate its one-year anniversary on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, beginning at 5 p.m., in the lobby area of Fort Lee Army Lodging, 2301 Mahone Ave. The event will include music, appetizers, drink specials and more. There is no cover charge. For details, call (804) 765-1539.

The Family and MWR Fort Lee Community Library will host an evening with Jennifer McMichael, author of “Kai the Doodle Dog and His Unique Friend” March 22, 5-6:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the Fort Lee community. Reservations are requested. The library is located on the 2nd floor of the Army Logistics University, building 12420. For details, call (804) 765-8095.

FMWR St. Patrick’s Day Shindig | March 19

KAHC Sleep Management Classes | A St. Patrick’s Day Shindig is sched- March 22

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Kenner Army Health Clinic will offer free sleep management classes to community members every Tuesday, beginning March 22, 1-2:30 p.m. at the KAHC main building in Preventive Medicine classroom B201 on the second floor.

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QM Museum Book Signing | March 23 Retired Gen. Anne E. Dunwoody, the Army’s first female four-star general, will sign copies of her book titled “A Higher Standard” March 23, 4 p.m., at the U.S. Army Quartermaster Museum, 1201 22nd St. For details, call (804) 734-4203.

BOSS Easter Egg Hunt | March 26 The Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers Easter Extravaganza is scheduled for March 26, 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., on the Lee Club lawn. The free event includes an Easter egg hunt for children up to 12 years old. Families should arrive by noon to participate in the hunt.

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Exchange Easter Egg Hunt | March 26 The Fort Lee Exchange will hold an Easter egg hunt March 26, 1 p.m., at the main store. The event is open to children, ages 2-12, who can look for two special eggs for a chance to win a $25 Exchange gift card. For details, call (804) 861-5970.

FMWR Library Game Night | March 29 The Fort Lee Community Library will host “Game Night at Your Library” on the last Tuesday of the month beginning March 29, 5 - 6:30 p.m. The free event will include an assortment of new and classic board games to play. It is open to all ages and levels. 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 Cardinal Opening/ Demo Day | March 26 The Cardinal Golf Club will host its Season Opener Scramble March 26, 8:30 a.m. The event is open to all players. The cost is $35 for members and $50 for all others. The fee includes golf, a cart, lunch, beverages and prizes. The registration fee must be paid by March 24. Vendors from Titleist, Callaway and Ping will be demonstrating their products from noon - 3 p.m. For details, call (804) 734-2899.

RSVP Deadline for FMWR Newcomer’s Dinner | April 7 The RSVP deadline for the next Newcomer’s Dinner is 4 p.m. April 1. The free event is set for April 7, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Regimental Club, building 2609, C Avenue. Participants can meet new families and learns about programs and services on and off-post. Door prizes will be awarded. For reservations, email marketing@ leemwr.com or call (804) 734-7180.

SHARP Golf Tournament | April 8 The inaugural Sexual Assault Awareness Prevention Month Golf Tournament is set for April 8, 1 p.m., at the Cardinal Golf Club. The cost is $35 for members, $40 for E-1 - E-5 and $50 for all others. The fee includes golf, a cart, lunch and more. Participants should register by April 1. For first-time golfers, a free clinic will be held April 4-7, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., at the golf course. For details, email jeffery.l.watts.civ@ mail.mil or call (804) 734-6625.

ACS EFMP Bowling | March 29 The Army Community Service Exceptional Family Member Program will host a bowling event March 29, 2-4 p.m., at the Fort Lee Bowling Center, building 9040, Battle Drive. The cost is $1 per game and shoe rental is $1. Reservations are required by March 28. For details, call (804) 734-6393 or email keiandria.n.dickerson.ctr@mail.mil.

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YOUTH MOMC April Events | April 1, 13, 28 Fort Lee Child, Youth and School Services has scheduled several key events to celebrate the Month of the Military Child in April. The activities include a free family MOMC kick off ceremony and Spring Fling April 1, 2-5 p.m.; a youth parade and pep rally April 13, 4 p.m.; and a field day April 28, 2 p.m. All events will take place on the CYSS campus. For details, call (804) 765-3852 or visit leemwr.com.

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Kindergarten Registration | April 14 Prince George County Schools and others in Central Virginia will conduct kindergarten registration April 14 at the elementary school the child will attend. The student must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 30. A number of documents are required to register. Visit the school district’s website to learn more. For information on PG schools, visit http://pgs.k12.va.us/index.php/pgs/ parents/#enrollment or call (804) 7332700. For details on Chesterfield County schools, call (804) 318-8743 or visit mychesterfieldschools.com.

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