Band members make musical connection at Hopewell High School
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March 23, 2017 | Vol. 77, No. 12
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Soldiers shine at battalion drill competition SEE PAGE 5 POST EMPLOYEE A PIONEER OF ARMY EQUALITY Sneaking off to join the Army without her parents’ approval, Debbie Kilpatrick became part of an experiment to show how women could perform in all-male military units
YOUTH TRIBUTE Community parade, ‘Spring Fling’ festival among highlights of Fort Lee’s Month of the Military Child celebration
EMPHASIS ON EFFICIENCY Attention to detail critical in the warehouse world of an Army Automated Logistical Specialist
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QUALITY CARE National committee’s recertification of Kenner Army Health Clinic a testament to quality of medical services SEE PAGE 13
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COMMAND SPOTLIGHT | SPRING
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SUMMER SAFETY CAMPAIGN
Increased outdoor activity means greater chance for fatal accidents risk management and accident awareness. Some may perceive this additional engagement as merely “checking a block” or monotonous lecturing that interferes with personal time. Those who think that way, however, are missing the big picture. Leaders are obligated to show the workforce – every Soldier, civilian and family member – just how important they are to the Army. Every member of the community contributes to the success of military organizations. You are an asset that cannot be easily replaced. A loss is loss, no matter how or where it happens. Here’s another way to look at it. It’s the little things, those routine tasks, which oftentimes present the most risk. We may remember to buckle our seatbelt but forget
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Commanding General ........Maj. Gen. Darrell K. Williams Garrison Commander ..................... Col. Adam W. Butler 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 Atkinson Production Assistant .............................. Ray Kozakewicz To reach the Traveller Staff, call (804) 734-7147.
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Capt. Danielle Dodge, commander of Charlie Company, 832nd Ordnance Battalion, and Pam Johnson, principal of Falling Creek Elementary School, Richmond, sign a partnership agreement attesting to the military organization’s commitment of support to the learning facility. The signing took place on March 16 at the school. Many other 59th Ord. Brigade units, as well as those from the Transportation and Quartermaster schools, have signed similar agreements to promote community outreach projects that enhance youth Contributed Photo education in the surrounding area.
COVER
On Wednesday, America joined its United Nations partners in the observance of World Water Day – an effort to educate people on the importance of water conservation. Most U.S. citizens tend to take water for granted because it is so readily available from home faucets. It is important to recognize that water is an exhaustible resource. Here are a few things you can do to reduce water waste: • Check for leaky faucets and complete repairs or report them to a building manager as soon as possible. • Turn off faucets while brushing teeth. • Track your and/or your family’s water usage for a day ... many are amazed by the amount of water they’re consuming. For more information, visit www.who.int/life-course/ news/events/world-water-day-2017/en/.
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that texting while driving is equally dangerous. We’ll shoo our kids away from a hot barbecue grill but forget to keep them at a safe distance when running the lawn mower. Safety briefings and awareness training expands the focus. It disciplines us to be risk assessors in everything we do. The sessions also provide new perspectives and reveal the latest education and awareness tools created to keep individuals thinking safety. Much of the Army’s safety awareness efforts are centered around the Army Safety Center website, which contains feature articles, posters and interactive tools, all themed on seasonal topics to augment existing education programs. These prod-
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With spring underway and summer fast approaching, Army community members are likely chomping at the bit to get outside and enjoy warmer temperatures while taking vacations and road trips, participating in water sports and engaging in other outdoor activities. Unfortunately, there’s always a drawback to all this rejuvenated fun in the sun. During this time of increased activity, safety is usually the last thing on anybody’s mind. The spring and early summer months are some of the most deadly ones for the Army, with notable increases in offduty fatalities. To counter this dilemma, organization and installation leaders across the Army have launched a full-court press toward
ucts are easily downloadable and ready to use in whatever format the individual accessing the information prefers. Beginning in early April, the U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center will release separate campaigns for National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Be sure to visit the website, https://safety.army.mil, for the most up-to-date safety multimedia on each of these critical topics. Soldier safety is paramount. When accidents take the lives of military personnel, they also take strength from the battlefield and degrade combat readiness. One loss is too many. Through engaged leadership, our force will remain postured and ready to defeat those who wish to do us harm. As always, the USACRC welcomes your input while utilizing the tools provided on its website. Simply click any button labeled “feedback” to provide a comment or suggestion.
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Staff Sgt. Adalys Ortiz calls out commands to her Delta Company platoon during the regulation drill portion of the 832nd Ordnance Battalion Drill and Ceremony Competition March 11 on Whittington Parade Field. See photos, page 5.
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A Hopewell High School student dances on the stage while the 392nd Army Band performs at a Music in Our Schools event Friday.
392ND ARMY BAND ROCKS LOCAL SCHOOLHOUSE Lesley Atkinson
Family/Community Life Reporter
Six musicians from the 392nd Army Band performed a live concert in the Hopewell High School auditorium Friday as part of the annual outreach program “Music in Our Schools.” The Fort Lee band members will perform at 22 local schools and for more than 7,000 children during the program’s two-month run through March and April. Chief Warrant Officer 2 Kevin Pick, band commander, said performing in the schools is important to the Soldiers of the 392nd. “It is not required that we participate in the schools, but it is such a useful vehicle for reaching out to young audiences on so many levels,” said Pick. “We are often the only connection or interaction students have with the military. We have the opportunity to educate our audiences about different types and styles of music and different types of musical instruments. We also can inspire
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(ABOVE) Students of Hopewell High School sing along, waving lit mobile phones while the 392nd Army Band performs live on stage. (RIGHT) Lead vocalist Sgt. Tom Katsiyiannis reaches a high note during the concert.
students to consider a career in the military or even a career in music further on down the road.” First Sgt. Gary Yurgans, the 392nd’s enlisted band leader, said he has an all-star team here and they all have a lot of experience. Due to the demands for the band, they are stretched thin but still try to make the program happen.
“We are short in numbers and one deep in instruments because of the deactivation in 2016,” Yurgans said. “Most of the band members had already transferred. Now, we are reactivated but still low in numbers, so we have to reach out for help at times.” Currently, the band has only one sound engineer capable
of providing sound reinforcement for the rock band. The day of the Hopewell concert, the 392nd’s sound technician was on another assignment with the brass quintet. Due to this conflict, the band reached out to their community and brought two audio engineer instructors from the Army School of Music
in Virginia Beach to help with setting up and providing sound reinforcement for the hour long performance. Sgt. 1st Class Stephanie Doehr, lead vocalist for the band, said setting up for each venue is unique and can take some time because acoustics may differ. It took them longer on this mission to get the right sound check due to working with someone new and in an unfamiliar space. The band pulled off the concert without a hitch performing songs from artists Bruno Mars to White Stripes. Overall, the band is making an impression on the community. Pick said the reviews for the Fort Lee musicians are usually very favorable. “Typically, we get 2-4 very positive and appreciative comments a month,” Pick said. “We have a unique avenue for connecting with our audience through music. People thank us for our service and being able to perform for them in their town or school.”
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New locations for legal office, substance abuse program
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Dressed as a clown, Kathy Sage, chief of FMWR Child and Youth Services, gives high-fives to Fort Lee youngsters during last year’s Month of the Military Child parade in the Youth Center and CDC area along Sisisky Boulevard.
Lee MOMC celebration includes parade, dance
The Fort Lee FMWR Child and Youth Services program has scheduled multiple activities for April’s Month of the Military Child observance. This is a time to reflect on how children in the Army community deal with the unique challenges of military life, including frequent moves and parent deployments. MOMC also recognizes the hard work, courage and community spirit of military kids. It is a time to honor them for the important role they play in contributing to the strength of the Army Family. The observance also reaffirms the Army’s commitment to ensuring excellence in schools, childcare and youth services as well as providing a strong supportive environment where children can thrive. Fort Lee CYS has scheduled the following events for its MOMC celebration: • Col. Adam W. Butler, garrison commander, will be featured at a kick-off
event set for April 3, 3:30 p.m., in the Youth Center parking lot, adjacent to building 10619. CYS staffers will read the MOMC Proclamation. After that, there will be a parade with CDC children, their caregivers, parents and families, and members of the local community participating. The parade will include costumed characters and music by an ensemble from the 392nd Army Band. • A MOMC Babysitter Class will take place April 10-12 at the Youth Center, building 10619, Yorktown Drive. It is open to Fort Lee military and DOD Civilian dependents, This class helps middle school youth and teens learn what it takes to be responsible, caring, trusting, competent, capable and safe babysitters. For more information and registration, call (804) 765-3852. • The annual MOMC Spring Fling is set for April 12, 2:30-5 p.m., on
the CYS Campus, behind building 10605. All families are invited to this celebration that includes music, games and educational activities. Various community organizations support this event as a show of appreciation to the installation’s military children. • An Olympic Field Day is scheduled for April 27, 2:30-5 p.m., on the CYS campus. This activity is open to CYS-registered kids only. There will be sports activities and other contests to encourage teamwork while emphasizing positive reinforcement and fair play. • Fort Lee’s 2nd annual Father/Daughter Dance is set for April 29, 5-8 p.m. at the Lee Club, building 9009, Battle Drive. All community members, including DOD contractos are welcome. For tickets, call (804) 7653852. – Staff Reports
The Office of the Staff Judge Advocate Client Services Division – comprised of legal assistance and claims – has moved from its previous Fort Lee location, building 1108, 1st Street, to the first floor of Building 8135, 701 27th St. Customers requiring legal assistance are encouraged to call (804) 765-1500 to set up an appointment. Unscheduled walk-in services will be limited as staff members complete the set-up of their new offices. Full service is expected to resume by the end of March. The Army Substance Abuse Program also has relocated to the 3rd floor of the garrison headquarters, building 12010, corner of A Avenue and 34th Street. The move started Monday, so there will be some disruption of normal services until the office setup is complete. For questions, call Ramon Maisonet at (804) 765-3941.
SHARP Donation Drive at Commissary | April 1-29
The Fort Lee garrison Sexual Harassment/Assault Awareness and Reporting Program team will staff an educational booth at the Commissary April 1-29. The group is seeking donations for its annual food and personal hygiene drive for local crisis centers. Members of the team will be there 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., MondaySaturday and 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sunday. For details, call (804) 765-3717 or 734-7083.
Kenner Medical Records Section Relocated
The Kenner Army Health Clinic Outpatient Records Department has relocated to room B103, 1st floor, across the hall from the Patient Advocate’s Office. Medical records services have not changed. For those retiring or ETSing, certified copies will take 6-8 weeks or 30 business days to be completed. It is recommended that individuals should allow approximately six months from retirement or separation date for paperwork. For details, contact Sgt. Damien Broadnax or Kimberly Murrell at (804) 734-9283.
Ordnance CSM Change of Responsibility
Command Sgt. Maj. Terry D. Burton will assume responsibility for the Ordnance School from Regimental CSM Edward C. Morris March 24, 9 a.m., at Whittington Parade Field on the Ordnance Campus. RSVP by March 20 to Florence Lujan-Smith at (804) 765-2928.
VWM Art of Healing Presentation | April 4
The Virginia War Memorial will present a panel discussion titled “Art As Healing” April 4, 3-5 p.m., at 621 S. Belvidere St. The program is free and open to the public. The event will focus on how the arts can provide therapy to the men and women who serve in the military. Panel members will include representatives from six organizations devoted to assisting veterans through the use of creative writing, painting, sculpture, music, photography, performance and other media. Participating organizations include the Armed Services Art Partnership, the Center for Military Music Opportunities and others. For details, call (804) 786-2060 or visit www.vawarmemorial.org.
Exchange Motorcycle Sweepstakes | Until March 30
Authorized shoppers have a chance to win a Rockstar Husqvarna FC 350 motorcycle during the Army and Air Force Exchange Service Rockstar Motorcycle Sweepstakes through March 30. The motorcycle is valued at $9,299. To enter, visit www.shopmyexchange.com/ sweepstakes. No purchase is necessary. Participants must be over 18 years old. The sweepstakes winner will be announced on or about April 7.
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(CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT) Initial entry training Soldiers show their solidarity and pride during Charlie Company’s freestyle performance at the 832nd Ordnance Battalion’s 2nd quarter Drill and Ceremony Competition March 11 on Whittington Parade Field. • Staff Sgt. James Patterson calls out commands to his Bravo Co. platoon during the regulation drill portion of the competition. • The mascot for the Wolfpack – Charlie Co., 832nd Ord. Bn. – climbs to the top of a human pyramid during a freestyle performance. • Lt. Col. Timothy Gallagher, 832nd Ord. Bn. commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Garrick Griffin, battalion CSM, affix a streamer to Delta Company’s guidon following the unit’s winning performance.
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Unit: 508th Transportation Company, 266th Quartermaster Battalion MOS: 88M – motor transport operator Age: 20 Time in service: 18 months Hometown: Halifax, Pa. Describe yourself: “I’m mostly introverted, but I try to make people laugh on a daily basis.” Personal strengths: “I’m willing to lend a hand whenever someone needs it.” Personal weaknesses: “I’m shy; very shy.” Worst fear: “Letting my family down.” Dream car: “My dream car would be a ’69 Dodge Charger RT.” Pet peeve: “When someone interrupts you when you’re talking to others.” One lesson you like sharing: “No matter how hard life pushes you
down, you just pick yourself back up, dust yourself off and keep going.” Ideal life: “Having a loving and supporting family.” Favorite movie: “It’s either going to be ‘Zootopia’ or ‘The Hurt Locker.’ ‘Zootopia’ is just a funny kids’ movie that you can sit back and enjoy with your family. I like ‘The Hurt Locker’ because I tried to be EOD at one point, but I didn’t make it. I’ve always liked watching that movie.” One person you admire: “My mother – she raised my brother and me by herself for most of her life. She showed me you can get a lot done with hard work and dedication.” The historical figure or celebrity you would like to meet: “(The scientist) Albert Einstein. I would want to meet with and acquire the knowledge he had. He always
found a way to make something better.” One life-changing event: “I would have to say when I was in a car accident (March 2014). I was responding to a fire call, and we (Kissinger was a passenger in a vehicle driven by his stepdad) hit a sheet of ice and went head-on into a tree. My stepdad got more injuries than I did. It opened my eyes that you really have to live your life to the fullest; you never know when your time’s up.” Three things you would take to a deserted island: “Duct tape because you can do anything with it, and food and water.” Talk about your hometown and growing up there: “It’s a small town. You pretty much know everyone there, and you always had someone to hang out with whether you were walking or driving around town. Most of the people who lived
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Soldiers accomplish their missions.” Why you chose your military occupational specialty: “I didn’t choose it. I originally signed up for explosive ordnance disposal, but at the time I went through, there was a high dropout rate and I unfortunately was one of the ones who didn’t make it. I’m not too upset about it. I got the opportunity to experience more than some.” What people do not know about motor transport operators: “You’re accountable for all the personnel and cargo you’re hauling. It’s more than just driving a vehicle.” The most challenging part of your job: “Driving new routes you’re not familiar with. It’s easy to make mistakes, even with GPS.” How you would build the perfect Soldier: “He or she would able to follow orders; he would not be just book-smart but someone with common sense; someone who strives to be better; and someone who has a high level of motivation.”
How you would build the perfect leader: “He or she would be well-rounded, knowledgeable and have personal courage and selfless service.” What you would change if you were the Army Chief of Staff: “I wouldn’t change anything due to the fact I don’t know everything.” Best thing about the Army: “I’m always getting a paycheck.” Worst thing about the Army: “I was thinking about Korea (his previous duty assignment) and waking up at 2 in the morning after getting a phone call out of the blue – ‘Hey, you need to be at the motor pool right now.’ You’re always on duty. It doesn’t matter if it is the weekend or a holiday.” Future plans: “I would like to work toward being a physician’s assistant. I haven’t started pursuing it yet, but soon I’m going to start. To start I need to get an associate’s in nursing.” – Compiled by T. Anthony Bell
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Soldiers from Alpha Company, 244th Quartermaster Battalion, pose with National Park Service employees while working on a restoration project March 10 at the Gaines Mill Battlefield, Hanover County. The troops assisted with moving and placement of a number of logs that will support a new footbridge being built along a planned walking trail. During prep work, dirt was scraped and leveled by the volunteers and mud sills were installed to support the logs. At the end of the day, all Soldiers expressed pride in the work they accomplished.
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Sgt. Lamar Williams, a member of the SHARP team for Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 59th Ordnance Brigade, watches one of the video segments of the ELITE-SHARP Command Team Trainer during a Feb. 27 - March 9 training session on the Ordnance Campus. The new instructional tool uses a video game platform to guide junior leaders through the response process for a sexual assault incident. The ultimate goal is to give leaders the experience and information they need to provide the best possible care for SHARP incidents. Members of the 832nd Ord. Battalion attended the training moderated by Williams. To read more about the ELITE program, visit www.army.mil/article/165062.
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Debbie L. Kilpatrick has plans to drive across the country. It will be the ultimate 30-day road trip, one expressing the newly acquired freedom she earned as a result of logging nearly 33 years of federal service that culminated at Fort Lee’s Directorate of Public Works. On the other hand, it will also serve as a cause and campaign; the means to bring attention to women veteran’s issues and reaffirm her unshakable belief that women in uniform are not token participants in the military but rather military members with the same values and aspirations as their counterparts. “I see myself educating people to what a woman veteran is because less than 2 percent of the women veterans from my era claim the title of veteran,” said the 60-year-old Olympia, Wash., native and former Soldier. “Mostly, they’re unaware they have that status. “That’s part of what I look forward to doing – helping women veterans identify and get the (health) care we need, which is con-
siderably specialized considering some of the things we were exposed to while in training.” The phrase, “Lady, start your engine” might be fitting for Kilpatrick as she drives toward the distant horizon of her stated purpose. That, however, would be a bit latecoming, considering Kilpatrick began revving the motor of her ambitions as a young girl. “I was a child who wanted to see the world,” said Kilpatrick, who joined the Women’s Army Corps in 1975. “It’s never one thing but several things that drives any of us to join the military.” Two “things” that drove Kilpatrick to join were an outside-of-the-box desire for adventure and a rejection of expectations. “I wanted to do more than have children,” said the mother of a 36-year-old son. “I was not wired that way. I was a bit of a tomboy, enjoyed being outdoors more than being inside the house, and just kind of built on that.” Kilpatrick knew what she wanted and boldly moved to pursue her desires. When she entertained thoughts of enlisting, she did so at the peril of the relationship she had with her Native American father, a man who was anti-government to the core.
“When I told my mother I had enlisted (at the age of 19), her first words were ‘you have to tell your father,’” recalled Kilpatrick. “I enlisted in August, but it was later in that year I told him that I had enlisted. His response was ‘Only a whore would join the Army’ – that would be for anybody – male or female. “That pretty much ended my relationship with my father.” The Women’s Army Corps, whose members essentially augmented occupations held by males, was a distinct branch that trained separately and under a different set of standards. Kilpatrick’s impression of WAC members was not very high. “I thought it was a girl’s club,” she said, noting makeup classes were required and skirts were standard for garrison environments. After she spent five months as a WAC culminating at Fort Jackson, S.C., Kilpatrick said she was notified she would undergo basic training as males would in the regular Army (on a historical note, the first class of women cadets began classes at West Point the same year). She and others were shipped off to Fort McClellan, Ala., in January 1976. They would be among the first enlisted wom-
en to join the ranks as regular Army Soldiers upon graduation, she said. Basic training at Fort McClellan, which featured male drill sergeants, was essentially the same as males, but it was not integrated. Kilpatrick said most of the 500 women in her company felt the weight of history, realizing they were flagbearers in the Army’s fledgling efforts to integrate women into its force. The notion itself was romantic but the actuality fostered a tight connection among the trainees, she said. “We pulled together as a group to get each other to the next level,” said Kilpatrick, noting she is still friends with one of her fellow basic trainees. The women would need to pull together. Most were not used to the physical and men-
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Standing in front of the Army Women’s Museum, Debbie L. Kilpatrick, a recently retired Directorate of Public Works employee, poses with the car she plans to take on the road for a cross-country trip.
T. Anthony Bell
tal stress basic training would rain on them, said Kilpatrick. “I remember because it was so difficult and extremely emotional, a lot of us would cry at night,” she recalled. “I had smuggled in a stuffed toy that my grandmother made me before I left, and we would pass it around. We all needed that release because we were all afraid every single day would be our last.” When Kilpatrick’s class finished basic training in March 1976, only 323 received certificates of completion. The dropout rate could be attributed to lack of preparation, concluded Kilpatrick, noting most women at that time were not as athletic as they are today. Basic training, however, was a godsend
compared to her first permanent party assignment at a Fort Bragg, N.C., ordnance unit. “You’d walk down the hallway and somebody would grab your butt or your boob, and that was everybody – officers on down to senior NCOs,” said Kilpatrick, pointing out how her first sergeant regularly urged her to “go home and make babies” in front of the company formation. She would respond with a robust “This private is here to stay, first sergeant.” Kilpatrick, trained as a nuclear weapons storage and handling specialist, was not going to quit due to harassment. She adapted to the culture, stayed out of trouble and strived for excellence. “My biggest solution to that was I couldn’t
be one of the guys,” she said. “I had to be a professional, and I was ‘Strat.’” Throughout her time at the ordnance unit, Kilpatrick said she knew several women who were victimized by male Soldiers. When she was transferred to Okinawa after spending a year at Bragg, she became one herself. One night while on guard duty that allowed Soldiers to sleep when not making security rounds, Kilpatrick was awakened to the sight of a machete held to her throat. She identified a local national employee as the culprit. Kilpatrick was given a choice to fight in the local courts or return to the states. Humiliated and dejected because the case was bungled, she decided to transfer and was assigned to Fort Stewart, Ga. There, she had to make the case for reassignment in
front of the unit’s top enlisted Soldier. “I went in and had one of the most difficult conversations in my life trying to explain to a first sergeant why I was returning from overseas early,” said Kilpatrick. “Right away, he thought I had done something (wrong).” Kilpatrick spent another two years at Fort Stewart and ended her military service in 1979. She went on to work for several government agencies in the western U.S. to include the Department of Agriculture. Employed here since 2005, Kilpatrick retired three weeks ago as the program manager for the National Environmental Policy Act section at DPW. Despite a successful professional career, Kilpatrick said her sexual assault has been a shadowy, lingering trauma even after nearly 40 years. “You don’t ever get over it,” she said, without a change in tone or demeanor. “I’ve been in and out of the VA hospital as a patient since 1979.” Kilpatrick said she recently tried aversion therapy and has seen dramatic results. “I’ve had peace of mind for two years,” she said. “This is the first time I’ve been able to turn out my lights (at night) in a room when I’m by myself.” One might be inclined to feel sorrow or pity for Kilpatrick. She is more likely to accept compassion and understanding. “I’m considered highly functional,” she said. “I’ve had a job, I raised a child and I’ve been married. I celebrate each day of peace.” Despite her circumstances, Kilpatrick said she is still a proud veteran, thankful for her experiences with all who have honorably discharged their duties. “I’m as proud as anyone who has ever served,” she said. That pride will be visibly evident during her road trip. The car in which she intends to travel has been wrapped in colorful vinyl with the message “Women are veterans too” emblazoned on the doors. It is her stated purpose, her pitch to the American people. “I want women to understand if you are a veteran and not claiming veteran’s status, you have the right to get the care. You have the right to have the two years or more of peace I’ve had,” she said. “I want them to go get that help.” Kilpatrick expects to begin her journey April 1. Lady, start your engine.
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(RIGHT) Staff Sgt. Charles Leffler, a 92A Automated Logistical Specialist Course instructor, reiterates to students the importance of providing customers the best product and service possible. The lesson was part of training detailing the procedures for receiving and delivering supplies and equipment to customers from a warehouse location. (BELOW, RIGHT) Spc. Joseph Opstelten demonstrates to fellow students how to shrinkwrap boxes on a pallet. (BELOW, LEFT) Pvt. Angelica Rosales listens as her instructor explains palleting procedures.
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There were many lessons shared during a day of 92A Automated Logistical Specialist Course training March 14, but perhaps the most important was the one connecting duty performance and customer service. That was what the instructor emphasized to roughly 25 students during a recent training session at the Quartermaster School’s Logistics Training Department warehouse. “The No. 1 message is how we deliver or receive our packaging,” said Staff Sgt. Charles Leffler, a twoyear ALS Course instructor and 92A for more than 15 years. “That really matters
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“Everything that happens between the time you click to purchase and delivery is the responsibility of the 92A,” he said. “They receive the requisition, ensure the item is in stock, pinpoint the location, pull the item, check it for serviceability, then ensure it is properly packaged, labeled and delivered.” During the course of delivery, details are important
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because “you always want the customer to receive the best product available,” said Leffler. It is a message persistently punctuated throughout the course. “It’s the little things
that define our MOS,” said Leffler. “We don’t get a lot of praise, but when we make the littlest mistake, everyone will know about it. You really have to be persistent on the details
when you’re a 92 Alpha.” The Quartermaster School graduates roughly 2,700 automated logistical specialists yearly. The MOS has an active duty strength of roughly 8,000 Soldiers.
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Soldiers from Whiskey Company, 244th Quartermaster Battalion, 23rd QM Brigade, take part in a two-day celebration of Women’s History Month. It began March 10 with an all- female 5K run that featured Col, Tamatha Patterson, commander, 23rd QM Bde. On March 11, company staff conducted a Women’s Seminar for the female Soldiers of the unit. The discussion topics included: Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention, Army Regulation 670-1, and “Loving Yourself.” Soldiers also received a tour of the Army Women’s Museum. The event concluded with an open panel discussion that allowed Soldiers to ask the cadre members questions about their individual experiences within their military careers and how to cope with different levels of adversity.
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Reservists refine skills at competitive culinary event Public Affairs specialists from the 214th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, a Reserve unit in Richmond, received an unprecedented opportunity to sharpen their journalism skills at the 42nd annual Military Culinary Arts Competitive Arts Training Event hosted by the Joint Culinary Center of Excellence in early March. While the event demonstrates the JCCoE’s preeminent training and spotlighted the military’s finest student chefs and culinary teams, the competition also enabled 214th MPAD members to learn about a unique career path for military cooks. The unit’s partnership with the JCCoE and Combined Arms Support Command Public Affairs Office facilitated behind-thescenes access for the public affairs reservists to capture personal shots of aspiring chefs in action and
captivating video of competitors working on their masterpieces for the Hot Food Kitchen Challenge. “While I enjoyed learning about these rarely publicized culinary experts and even tasting their culinary delights, I saw an excellent opportunity to tell their stories and produced a video that I could share on our unit’s Facebook page,” said Sgt. Fred Brown, one of the reservists who filmed the event. Brown enjoyed a three-course meal for $5.55 – the standard price of a lunch at a dining facility – with a sergeant major from one of the competing teams. The sergeant major’s wife mentioned how few Soldiers, including military culinarians, know about these types of quality culinary experiences and competitive opportunities during the recruitment process. The sergeant major added that the Army developed a creden-
tialing program so that chefs could easily obtain lucrative culinary careers when they transitioned from the military. Beyond video and photography training, the military PA specialists employed their interviewing skills as they spoke with senior leaders such as Brig. Gen. Rodney D. Fogg, Quartermaster General; Lt. Col. David Varnado, JCCoE director; and Raymond Beu, JCCoE director of training. Each leader clearly articulated how MCACTE directly supports military readiness, as the main point for the culinary event is for competitors to learn the skills, knowledge and abilities to prepare healthy, delicious meals. “They can take (all that) back to their home station and improve the quality of service, and more important, – the quality of meals, which contributes to
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Reservists from the 214th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment interview Brig, Gen. Rodney D. Fogg, Quartermaster General, about the 42nd annual Military Culinary Arts Competitive Training Event in early March. The event provided MPAD with some hands-on training.
Soldier readiness,” said Beu. The culinary arts event marks a different type of relationship between the 214th MPAD and Fort Lee as the installation previously supported the unit with live-fire ranges, EST 2000 and land navigation training areas. Now, however, public affairs coverage of on-post events creates new opportunities for the soldiers to refine skills specific to their military occupa-
tional speciality, said Maj. Ashley Holmes, commander, 214th MPAD. “We appreciate the support from the CASCOM PAO and JCCoE that afforded us the opportunity to do innovative training for our Soldiers over the weekend,” he said. – 217th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
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Capt. David Young, commander, Bravo Company, 832nd Ordnance Battalion; Mary Jean Hunt, Beulah Elementary School principal; Chaundra Taswell, Fort Lee Child and Youth Services school liaison officer; and 1st Sgt. Matthew Banis, first sergeant, Bravo Co., pose for a photo after signing a memorandum of agreement to secure a long-lasting partnership with the North Chesterfield County school. It is one of many similar agreements recently established in the greater Richmond area that are meant to connect Army leaders and Soldiers with communities within the Fort Lee footprint in order to develop relationships with organizations, businesses, sports teams and individuals who support service members, families and veterans. The Community Outreach Program tells the Army story through a variety of events that include Veterans’ Day, Memorial Day, the 4th of July and the Army Birthday.
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Members of the Fort Lee chapter of the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club pose with faculty members from J.E.B. Stuart Elementary School in Petersburg after participating in the Read Across America event March 1. The nationwide event honors the birthday of author Theodor Seuss Geisel, known as Dr. Seuss. The Read Across America Campaign promotes literacy among young adults across America.
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KENNER CONNECTION | PATIENT-CENTERED MEDICAL HOME CERTIFICATION
Clinic earns NCQA renewal Tereasa Wade
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The National Committee for Quality Assurance has recertified Kenner Army Health Clinic as a Level 2 Patient-Centered Medical Home. NCQA certification recognizes a medical facility’s ability to enhance access to care, maintain beneficiary continuity with provider teams, keep track of patient data to help manage their well-being, plan and manage care using evidence-based practices, provide self-care support and community resources, as well as track and coordinate tests, referrals and other care for patients. Finally, clinics have to show an effort to measure performance and patient feedback to continue improving the quality of care. “I could not be more proud of the Kenner team for earning NCQA recognition,” said Lt. Col. Brett H. Venable, KAHC commander, “This achievement is a direct reflection of our staff’s
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Lt. Col. Brett H. Venable, Kenner Army Health Clinic commander (holding certificate), and members of his staff proudly pose for a photo Monday to recognize their facility’s recent receipt of National Committee for Quality Assurance recertification.
commitment to providing high quality, patient-centered services to our beneficiaries.” Army Medical Homes focus on creating partnerships between patients and their clinicians who coordinate a treatment plan rather than rely on episodic office visits. The clinic received the renewal for its continued use of evidencebased, patient-centered processes focusing on highly coordinated care and long-term relationships. “We are a clinic within the Army Medical Home, and I am
proud to be part of an outstanding team that is constantly striving to provide the safest and most comprehensive care to beneficiaries,” said Kim Schoen, Family Medicine Clinic nurse manager. “Achieving this recognition is certainly an honor and a testament to the commitment of the clinic leadership.” Since its founding in 1990, the NCQA has been a central figure in driving improvement throughout the health care system. As part of the recognition process,
NCQA reviewed hundreds of documents submitted by the KAHC staff that provided factbased evidence showing how the clinic was conducting business as a true Medical Home. “Kenner Army Health Clinic is dedicated to being a high reliability organization, bringing high quality, compassionate care to its beneficiaries,” said Maj. Daniel Cash, deputy commander for clinical services. “NCQA certification recognizes organizations that are truly doing an outstanding job, and I am proud of all our health care workers who helped us achieve this certification.” The following are what patients can expect from the KAHC Medical Home: • A personal provider. Each patient has an ongoing relationship with a personal physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner who is trained to provide first contact, continuous and comprehensive care. • Whole-person orientation. The personal provider is responsible for providing all of the patient’s health care needs or for ar-
ranging care with other qualified professionals. • Coordinated and integrated care. Each patient’s care is coordinated and integrated across all elements of the health care system and the patient’s community. • Quality and safety focus. All members of the health care team are focused on ensuring high quality care in the medical home. • Improved access. In the PCMH, enhanced access to care options are available through open scheduling, same-day appointments, secure messaging, and other innovative options for communication between patients, their personal physician and practice staff. Army Medicine’s goal is to have all of its primary care facilities in the United States and overseas achieve NCQA recognition and transform to the PCMH model of care. The transition is part of Army Medicine’s overall shift from a health care system to a system for health. The NCQA renewal is valid for three years.
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Fort Lee Fire and Emergency Services personnel pose for a photo after completing the National Association Emergency Medical Technician Tactical Emergency Casualty Care course in February. The training was coordinated with the Southside Regional Medical Center. Using lessons learned from the military, the 16hour TECC focuses on the rescue task force concepts for EMS entering a warm zone with armed escorts during a mass casualty or active shooter incident. The training covered topics such as hemorrhage control, surgical airway control, strategies for treating wounded responders in threatening environments, and techniques for dragging and carrying victims to safety.
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Sgt. Matthew Davis, 2nd Staff and Faculty Company, 71st Transportation Battalion, helps a student do a proper Army pushup at a J.E.J. Moore Middle School career day March 15. Soldiers from the company participated at the event for about 600 seventh-grade students at the school in Disputanta. The students also tried on an Improved Outer Tactical Vest and an Advanced Combat Helmet.
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The Directorate of Human Resources will host a free comprehensive life skills workshop March 28, 8:30-11:30 a.m., at the Soldier Support Center, building 3400, room 126. Participants will learn skills that will help them transition to the civilian employment environment. The workshop is open to service members, veterans, family members and DOD Civilians. For details, email cyndolia.s.perry.ctr@ mail.mil or call (804) 734-6612.
Career Expo at Regimental | March 29
A free Career Expo featuring local and national employers is set for March 29, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the Regimental Community Center. It is open to military, veterans and spouses. The event is sponsored by the Noncommissioned Officers Association. To register, visit www.ncoacareerexpos. org/job-seeker.html.
Women’s History Observance | March 29
Vivian R. A. Williams, director of Training Development for CASCOM, will be the featured speaker at Fort Lee’s Women’s History Month observance March 29, 11:30 a.m., in the Lee Theater. The 2017 national theme for the observance is “Honoring trailblazing women who have paved the way for generations.” A number of military and civilian women from Fort Lee and the local community will be recognized during the event. The 392nd Army band also will perform. Everyone in the community is welcome to attend the Fort Lee observance, and it’s open to the public.
SFL-TAP Federal Hiring Workshop | March 30
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SHARP Info Table at Exchange | April 4
The Fort Lee Sexual Harassment/ Assault Awareness and Reporting Program team will staff an educational table at the Main Exchange every Tuesday in April, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, and the group will be on hand April 4, 11, 18 and 25. For details, call (804) 734-6594 or 7346596.
Choir Performance at Memorial Chapel | April 6
refreshments, giveaways and more. RSVP by 4 p.m. March 23. For details, call (804) 734-6762.
SPORTS & FITNESS Cardinal Opener/Demo Day | March 25
The Cardinal Golf Club will host its Season Opener Scramble March 25, 8:30 a.m. The four-person format event is open to all players. The cost is $35 for members and $50 for all others. The registration fee must be paid by 4 p.m., March 23. Vendors from noon - 3 p.m. For details, call (804) 734-2899.
FMWR 3-D Archery The North Carolina A&T State Shoot | March 25
University Choir will perform April 6, 7 p.m., at Memorial Chapel, Sisisky Boulevard. The group is nationally known for two White House performances and numerous other significant appearances. The free show is open to the community. For details, call (804) 734-6489.
Transportation Museum ‘Declaration of War’ Event | April 7
The Army Transportation Museum will hold a World War I event “Declaration of War” April 7, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., at 300 Washington Blvd, Fort Eustis. The guest speaker will be Leo Hirrel, author of “Supporting the Doughboys: U.S. Army Logistics and Personnel During World War I.” The event will include World War I-centric displays and updated permanent exhibits. For details, call (757) 878-1115.
ACS ACS Open House | April 4
Community members are invited to the Army Community Service Open House to kick off national Child Abuse Awareness Month April 4, 10-11:30 a.m., at ACS, building 9023, Mahone Avenue. The free event will include tours, meeting ACS experts from its service programs,
Fort Lee Family and MWR Outdoor Recreation will hold a 3-D Archery Shoot Competition March 25, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., at the archery range adjacent to building 15014 on 5th Street. The cost is $10 per adult, $8 for Fort Lee permit holders, $5 for youth ages 1317, and $3 for cubs 12 and under. For details, call (804) 765-2212.
SAAPM Golf Tourney Signup | March 31
Registration is open until March 31 for the second annual Sexual Assault Awareness Prevention Month Golf Tournament set for April 7, 1:30 p.m., at the Cardinal Golf Club. The cost for the event is $35 for members, $40 for E-1 - E-5 and $50 for others. For details, call (804) 734-6625.
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Thirteen days of festivities will be featured during the grand opening of the American Revolution Museum March 23 - April 4 in Yorktown. The activities include artillery salutes, flagraising ceremonies, fifes and drums, military dragoons, brass bands, color guards, re-enactors, entertainers and more. A special Virginia dedication day is set for April 1.
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400th Anniversary Death of Pocahontas | March 25
The 400th anniversary of the death of Pocahontas in Gravesend, England, on March 21, 1617, will be observed March 25, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., at Henricus Historical Park, 251 Henricus Park Road, Chester. The program includes lectures and presentations. The cost is $8 for adults, $5 for children, ages 3-12, and free for members. For details, call (804) 748-1611 or visit www.henricus.org.
Sunday of Hope Service in Dinwiddie | March 26
A special candlelight service to honor cancer survivors and remember those who lost the battle to cancer will be held March 26, 10 a.m., at Faith Heritage Church, 137 Pickwick Ave., Colonial Heights. For details, call (804) 469-4073.
Poplar Forest Barrels, Bottles and Casks | March 24-25
Barrels, Bottles and Casks hour-long tasting tours are set for March 24-25, 6 and 7 p.m., at Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest in Bedford County. The excursions begin in the kitchen and progress through the villa with stops to sample beverages. Tickets are $25 per person. For details, call (434) 534-8120.
Early Sign-Up Deadline for Vietnam Vets Picnic | April 1
The Kiwanis Club of Chester will honor Vietnam War Veterans at a picnic Oct. 4, 4-8 p.m., at Chesterfield County Fairgrounds. To estimate attendance, the organization asks veterans living in zip codes 23831, 23832, 23836 and 23838 or near these areas to make reservations for the event by April 1. To RSVP, write to Vietnam Era Vet, 4701 Buckingham Court, Chester, Va. 23831. As the event date gets closer, the organization hopes to include veterans from other areas in the region.
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