Fort Lee Traveller 06.02.16 by Military News

Ryan relinquishes Ordnance duties; readies for next assignment as two-star CG

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June 2, 2016 | Vol. 76, No. 22

3528' 3,21((56 Marker ceremony honors legacy of WAC Soldiers SEE PAGE 3 POST SHOWS SUPPORT OF GOLD STAR FAMILIES More than 40 families share memories of fallen loved ones during Survivor Outreach Services Butterﬂy Release SEE PAGE 03

MUSICAL FAREWELL 392nd Army Band set to perform fun-ﬁlled farewell concert as group deactivates SEE PAGE 6

TOP WARRIOR COMPETITION Teams go head-to-head in Iron Sustainment event focused on Soldiering skills SEE PAGE 9

NEW LEADERS FOR 71ST BN Joint change of command, responsibility results in new team at ALU leadership team SEE PAGE 10

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COMMENTARY | SACRED VOWS

I’m still a little sore from dancing like a madwoman at my cousin’s wedding last weekend. She, a doctor, married a lawyer, and they spared no expense for the nuptials – the finest country club, gourmet foods, open bars and a 12-person band that brought everyone to the packed dance floor until midnight. And now my cousin and her husband are lounging on a white beach at a French-speaking Caribbean Island. Now, that’s the way it’s done … right? Any wedding magazine would tell you, “You deserve only the best for your big day! It’s a once in a lifetime thing, so don’t waste this opportunity to treat yourself. A humongous ring, a gazillion roses, pure silk, fine china, cut crystal, surf and turf, spa treatments and, of course, a honeymoon that’s simply to die for. Paris, Bora Bora,

the Bahamas, Tuscany – that’s what you deserve. You don’t want your entire marriage to get off to a mediocre start, do you?” My engagement ring, a modest-sized gold solitaire, seems to have gotten smaller over the years, which might be due to the fact it’s always gunked up with something or another. My plain quarter inch wedding band has been dulled by constant wear. For over two decades, both rings have been permanent fixtures on my left hand (especially since I jammed my fingers catching a football at the beach a few years ago), which is now dappled with the beginnings of liver spots and crisscrossed with tiny wrinkles. Back in the spring of 1993, my then-fiancée, Francis, was doing his second tour of duty in the Navy, so he bought the best ring his non-existent budget and low-limit credit card could buy. With the ring in his pocket, Francis knelt down between two tables at our favorite Italian restaurant in

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Back when we were scrounging for the money (or available credit) to spend on our wedding and honeymoon, we were so goofy, cheesy, silly, corny, stupid in love, that we were clueless. Mention that time in our relationship to any of our relatives, and they will roll their eyes and huff, “Oh brother, you guys were so annoying.” We were in that ridiculous stage when couples can’t keep their hands off each other. When they look into each other’s eyes a lot and giggle. When their talk incessantly about how much they love each other’s freckles, hair, eyes, lips and toenails. When they think that everything that happens is serendipity. To us, our honeymoon could not have been more romantic – everything from the stormy skies to the Palmetto Bugs had some kind of romantic meaning. Blinded by love, “Halfway to Heaven” seemed like Pure Heaven to us. So now, when I look down at my plain gunked-up solitaire ring, I don’t want a bigger one. My ring symbolizes that lump-in-the-throat feeling of being utterly in love, regardless of financial or practical limitations. My ring reminds me that, as long as we splurge on love, size really doesn’t matter.

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Does size really matter in marriage?

Pittsburgh one night, and asked me to be his wife. I tried to cut wedding costs wherever I could – making my own veil and centerpieces, decorating the church, baking cookies for the reception, hiring an amateur DJ instead of a band. Everything went off without a hitch. Afterward, we spent a night at the Pittsburgh Airport Best Western, complete with “honeymoon package” – a metal ice bucket with sparkling cider and two plastic glasses –before flying to Bermuda for our honeymoon. We had rented a tiny pink cottage named “Halfway to Heaven” with outdated furnishings and a few resident Palmetto Bugs hiding in the kitchenette. The weather was not as warm and sunny as we had hoped, but we got the cottage cheap because it was the middle of hurricane season. Twenty-three years later, do I wish Francis had spent a little extra to get me a bigger diamond? Do I wish we had splurged on roses and limos for our wedding? Do I wish we had just shelled out a few more bucks to honeymoon somewhere that wasn’t in the midst of a tropical depression? Here’s the thing:

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Former members of the Women’s Army Corps pose with participants from the Marker Unveiling Ceremony May 26. See story and photo on Page 3.

Community remembers fallen troops at annual butterfly release Lesley Maceyak Family/Community Life Reporter

More than 40 families participated in the 5th annual Survivor Outreach Service Butterfly Release May 26 at the Memorial Garden adjacent to Fort Lee’s Army Community Service facility. The event is an opportunity for families and friends to remember and honor fallen loved ones by releasing a butterfly in their memory. Maj. Gen Darrell K. Williams, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general, and his wife Myra were among the many guests. Opening remarks were given by Col. Paul K. Brooks, Fort Lee garrison commander, who said he wanted each family member to know that Fort Lee stands with them. “We are here to support you and to ensure you know we will never forget what your loved ones have given

to our great country, and what you have given to our country,” he said. “That sacrifice is what we memorialize today, and for everyone who has experienced that sacrifice, I want to say thank you.” Guest speaker Deborah Leach, a Gold Star Mother, recalled the day she received news about her son’s death. Spc. Richard McNulty III., a military policeman, was killed in Afghanistan by an improvised explosive device on Mother’s Day in 2012. Many of the attendees were in tears as Leach explained the impact her son’s tragic death not only had on her, but also his wife and a newborn daughter who would never meet her dad. Leach shared her feelings about being a Gold Star Mother as well. “I belong to a large group of people who have sacrificed someone near and dear to them,” she said. “This is the group no one wants to

belong to. The only way to join is to experience the death of a service member.” Following the remarks, each family member called out their loved one’s name. Toward the end of the observance, a poem was read and the butterflies were passed out to each surviving family and released. Afterward, Leach expressed her gratitude to the community that came together for the families of the fallen. She also acknowledged the support she receives from Fort Lee. “ACS is my rock,” she said. “They’re always there when I need them and to answer my questions. Bottom line, we all support each other here. Nobody really understands what we are going through … other than Gold Star family members. It is not like an ordinary death. Our kids were taken from us. We never got to say goodbye. We all share our grief, and it never goes away.”

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Ann Kistner and granddaughter Olivia release a Monarch Butterfly in honor of Sgt. Stephen Nathanael Kistner during the Survivor Outreach Service Butterfly Release here May 26. The sergeant, who passed away in 2012, was the youngest of Ann’s 15 children.

Event honors Women’s Army Corps legacy Lesley Maceyak Family/Community Life Reporter

First lady of the Commonwealth Dorothy McAuliffe and other distinguished guests attended a historical highway marker unveiling ceremony May 26 at the CASCOM Plaza. The event honored the legacy of the Women’s Army Corps and its training center once located at Fort Lee, as well as the 15th anniversary of the U.S. Army Women’s Museum. The WAC Training Center operated here from 19481954 and produced around 30,000 women Soldiers. It took more than a year for the Army Women’s Museum staff to research and assemble the historical materials required by the state’s Department of Historic Resources to have the marker placed on Highway 32 near the Lee Avenue Gate.

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First lady of the Commonwealth Dorothy McAuliffe chats with Beverly Kruger, the oldest surviving Women’s Army Corps veteran, during the May 26 historic marker unveiling ceremony here. After schooling at Fort Lee in 1942, Kruger was sent to Paris to perform duties as a telephone exchange operator. She left the service in 1945.

Edward H. Mann, Virginia DHR chairman, attended the event and underscored the importance

of sharing a the WAC story, saying their hard work and proud heritage at Fort Lee should be remembered

and celebrated for all time. Sgt. Maj. Velma Lyons, 401st Army Field Support Battalion, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, was among the guest speakers at the ceremony. She joined the Army in 1978 and was in one of the last graduating classes before the WAC Training Center was disestablished in the spring of that year. She reflected on her journey in the Army, which is closing in on 40 years. “The WACs paved the way for me to be the women I am today,” she said. “I remember the day when we took off the goddess insignia, Pallas Athena, to put on our new branch pins. That, for me, was the medical corps. In many ways ... I was saddened because I knew it was the passing of a historical moment.” Maj. Gen. Darrell K. Williams, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general, thanked the vis-

iting dignitaries, surviving WAC veterans and guests from the surrounding community for making the event possible. “Today, we recognize a group of Soldiers who played a vital role in shaping the history of our Army and our nation,” said Williams. “I also am excited to announce the kick-off of the Camp Lee/Fort Lee centennial celebration. Next summer, Fort Lee will mark 100 years of service to our nation in central Virginia. We are extremely proud of the significant role WACs have played in that history and the legacy of this magnificent post you see today.” The last guest speaker, Lt. Gen. Karen Dyson, military deputy to the assistant secretary of the Army said, “We commemorate this historical highway marker as an important reminder of the courageous women who selflessly answered the call of our nation, shaped opportunities for my generation and set the example for those who follow.”

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echo company dons fire suits

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Brig. Gen. Michel Russell Sr., Chief ofTransportation and commandant of the Transportation School, and Command Sgt. Maj. Cynthia Howard,TC Regimental CSM, pose for a photo with 88-Kilo Watercraft Operator Course students during a recent visit to Joint Base Langley-Eustis. Part of the 88-Kilo training involves operating a vessel’s firefighting equipment.The students must don fire protective suits within a two-minute time limit while performing the task. While training at JBLE, the students are assigned to Echo Company, 266th Quartermaster Battalion.

Army surgeon general visits

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Capt. Erin Johnson, chief of PhysicalTherapy at Kenner Army Health Clinic, discusses the challenges and recent successes of her department with Lt. Gen. Nadja Y. West, 44th Surgeon General of the Army and commanding general of U.S. Army Medical Command, during a May 25 tour of the Fort Lee facility. West – who holds the distinction of being the highest-ranking black female in the history of the U.S. Army – was appointed to her current position in December. While at Fort Lee, she also visited the U.S. Army Women’s Museum, the Joint CulinaryTraining Center and had an office call with John Hall, deputy to the CASCOM commanding general.

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ACS Sponsorship Competition Returns The Fort Lee Sponsorship competition will resume July 1. The Army Community Service Relocation Readiness Program will award a quarterly trophy to a small unit, agency or organization with 1-100 personnel; a medium unit, agency or organization with 101-200 personnel; and a large unit, agency or organization with 201 or more personnel. To enter, log on to the My Training Hub at https://myhub. militaryonesource.mil. For details, call (804) 734-6762 or email rrp@leemwr.com.

Rescheduled Motorcycle May-hem Event | June 3 Fort Lee Motorcycle May-hem event has been rescheduled for June 3, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the Motorcycle Safety Facility on the corner of A and Mahone avenues. It will include demonstrations of motorcycle skills, a motorcycle simulator, music, food and more. The event is open to non-riders as well. For details, call (315) 486-2482, (215) 487-2238 or (909) 229-7438.

Honoring Our Heroes Contest Gatorade is honoring military members with the Sixth Annual Honoring Our Heroes promotional event for commissary patrons. Four prizes will be awarded including $300 in cash and $300 in Commissary gift cards. To enter, visit www.gatorademilitary.com and explain in 200 words or less who deserves to win the contest. Those honored can include active and veteran military patrons, spouses, their families, friends, neighbors or organizations that benefit the military community. Everyone who submits an essay will receive a VIP “Free Gatorade Product” coupon – only to be used in a commissary.

Men’s Health Week | June 13-17 Kenner Army Health Clinic will promote Men’s Health Week with an informational display June 13-17, 10 a.m. - noon, in the pharmacy lobby. Network partners will be on hand to answer questions. For details, call (804) 734-9086.

Four Exchange Sweepstakes Authorized Army and Air Force Exchange shoppers have a chance to win a number of prizes including a Hawaii vacation for two, a $5,000 Exchange card and a total of $6,000 in seven other Exchange cards. One patron will win a trip for two to the 2016 Ironman World Championships in Hawaii through June 30. The winner will be awarded a $4,700 prize package including round-trip airfare, two nights hotel accommodations and more. A $5,000 Exchange Gift card will be awarded to a patron in the Candy Carnival sweepstakes courtesy of Promotion in Motion. This contest runs through July 7. In the Hershey sweepstakes, also running until July 7, three Exchange gift cards will be awarded – in the amounts of $1,500, $1,000 and $500. A total of $3,000 in three Exchange gift cards will be awarded through July 7 in the Airheads/Mentos sweepstakes. To enter any of these contests, visit www.shopmyexchange.com/sweepstakes. No purchase is necessary to enter or win.

Veterinary Services at Fort Lee The Fort Lee Veterinary Treatment Facility is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., in building 11025 on 38th St. In-processing days are Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., and it closed the last business day of each month for inventory from 3-4 p.m. The services include annual wellness exams, re-checks, vaccinations, and screening tests for internal parasites and more. It is not an emergency clinic. For details, call (804) 734-2446 or 734-9555.

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392nd Army Band plans farewell concert Ray Kozakewicz Production Assistant

Community members are invited to the 392nd Army Band Farewell Concert featuring returning alumni and special guests June 18, 3 p.m., at the Lee Theater. The 392nd traces its history to the late 1940s. The band will be deactivated and downsized to about a dozen Soldiers this summer as part of the Army’s reshaping efforts to meet future operational mission demands. “The first half of the concert will feature spotlight performances and fun pieces by our current 30-member formation,” said Warrant Officer Kevin L. Pick, the band’s director. “For the second half, about 40 band alumni – some from the 40s and 50s – will join the current musicians on stage. The combined band will perform standard Army tunes. We anticipate having lots of fun and a great show

of musicianship.” Pick said installation leaders are expected to make remarks during the concert. The performance will run about an hour-and-a-half. Several past band commanders have been invited and at least one is expected to attend, Pick said. He will be selecting the music to be performed. “We have sent music to our alumni who have confirmed they will attend,” he said. “A two-hour rehearsal is set for that morning for the approximately 70-member combined band. We want to make sure we’re all on the same page.” He said, “During the 392nd portion of the concert, we will feature a work “Declaration 1776” originally commissioned by one of our former commanders. “We also will showcase a work by Spc. David Dormeus, one of our young Soldiers, who has created a piece called

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Fort Lee’s full 392nd Army Band poses for a photo on the stage of the Beacon Theatre, Hopewell, during a performance there in 2015 that was part of the Sesquicentennial of the Civil War commemoration. The band will perform a Farewell Concert with alumni June 18, 3 p.m., at the LeeTheater.

‘American Anthem.’ He is a talented arranger and has tailored the work for the 392nd to perform.” Pick said the band members have been gathering old photos and awards, and many will be displayed at the concert. Photos also will be posted to the band’s Facebook page. The concert is free and open to the pub-

lic and tickets are not required. Fort Lee visitors who don’t have a DOD-issued identification card or post pass will be required to complete a background check to access the post. For more information about this requirement, visit www.lee. army.mil/pmo/access.aspx. The visitor control center at the Sisisky gate issues passes on weekends.

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Soldiers encouraged to get smart on motorcycle culture On the first anniversary of a biker shoot-out that made national headlines and killed nine at a restaurant in Waco, Texas, the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, encourages Soldiers and family members to fully educate themselves on motorcycle culture and clubs – especially if they are contemplating becoming a member. According to the U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center’s “Motorcycle Safety Guide,” more than 33,000 motorcycles are registered on Army installations. The popularity of the low-cost mode of transportation heightens the need for motorcycle owners and their families to be aware, both on and off the road, of the motorcycle culture that brings riders together. Riders often come together in a “club-type atmosphere” where they want to socialize, support each other and ride together. These clubs have their own patches, rules and protocol and can become an extension of one’s family. It is said 99 percent of those who ride and belong to motorcycle clubs are law abiding enthusiasts. The other one percent of riders, however, make up the lawless subculture made popular by television shows such as the “Sons of Anarchy.” That one percent, called Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs, or OMGs, may be using motorcycle events or functions as a criminal enterprise and as an opportunity to recruit law-abiding members of the military. Soldiers and their families, especially those who ride, need to be aware of the OMGs in their area. “Many service members, civilian employees and family members attend functions that are designed for motorcycle riders and the brotherhood of the biker subculture,” said Joe Ethridge, chief of the agency’s Criminal Intelligence Division. “Outlaw Motorcycle Gang members will attend these functions as well. It is well documented OMGs and support clubs recruit military members into their ranks,” Ethridge added. To understand if motorcycle enthusiasts are OMG members, Soldiers, civilian employees and family members should do their research and be aware of the patches and logos they wear. “An OMG member, while wearing his garb, can be easily identified to the trained eye,” Ethridge said. The most recognizable symbol of OMGs are a “1 percent” diamond patch, or ring, that is worn. Often, OMG members have this tattoo as well. OMG members also identify by wearing vests or “cuts,” other OMG-related tattoos, white supremacist or Nazi symbols, and other symbols that are specific to their gang. Service members can obtain OMG and other gang-related information from the National Gang Center website, https:// www.nationalgangcenter.gov. The Gang-Related News Articles section, https://www.nationalgangcenter.gov/GangRelated-News, allows users to search by state. – CID Public Affairs

How can you make Fort Lee a healthier community? Let the Community Health Promotion Council know your opinion on the quality of life, health, wellness, and readiness and resiliency within Fort Lee. The top issues will be presented to the senior commander and leaders on the installation to become priorities for the council. Complete the Community Strengths and Themes Assessment Survey before June 19 with the QR Code on the right for your voice to be heard.

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Ryan selected for next star; relinquishes Ordnance helm Amy Perry Production/News Assistant Editor

After a quick 11-month tour, Brig. Gen. Kurt J. Ryan turned over his leadership of the Ordnance Corps and School during a relinquishment of command ceremony Wednesday in the maintenance bay in Hatcher Hall on the Ordnance Campus. Maj. Gen. Darrell K. Williams, commanding general, CASCOM and Fort Lee, passed the mantle to Col. James Groark, who will be the acting chief of Ordnance and commandant of Ordnance School. He was serving as Ryan’s deputy commandant. As a nation at war, nothing is more important than providing trained and ready Soldiers and leaders to the forces in the field, said Williams. “Our Soldiers are unequivalently the best equipped, best trained and best led Soldiers in the world,” he said. “Part of the reason they are the best equipped – and we are the best maintained – is because of the phenomenal work done at the Ordnance School, which directly contributes to the success of every single mission our United States Army performs. “Of course, leading the charge for the Ordnance School for the past year is Brig. Gen. Ryan,” continued Williams. “He delivered on everything we would expect a commandant to deliver on … not just technical expertise, not just mentorship and training of the Ordnance force, and not just work within the community. (He) was an outstanding example of what an Army leader should be.” Unquestionably, Ryan has executed every mission and achieved excellence, Williams said. “As the 39th Chief of Ordnance, you leave a proud legacy,” he said. “You have delivered for the Army, the Ordnance School and the

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Brig. Gen. Kurt J. Ryan, outgoing Chief of Ordnance, passes the Ordnance School colors to Maj. Gen. Darrell K. Williams, commanding general, CASCOM and Fort Lee, during a relinquishment of command ceremony Wednesday in the maintenance bay at Hatcher Hall. Ryan – who was selected for his second star – is being reassigned as the commanding general of Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Col. James Groark, assistant commandant of the Ordnance School, will be the acting chief of Ordnance and commandant of Ordnance School.

Ordnance Soldiers every single day, and I can honestly say I’ve witnessed you do that. As a decisive, caring and visionary leader, you have ensured the Ordnance School provided Soldiers trained to standard and the school is postured for success for many years to come.” The Army leadership recognizes Ryan’s ability, said Williams, and he was recently confirmed for his second star by the Senate. He will be reassigned as the commanding general of Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command at Scott Air Force Base, Ill.

Serving the Ordnance Corps in the top spot was a great honor, said Ryan. “I am extremely humble and proud to stand (here) today and to have served as your 39th Chief of Ordnance,” he said. “As I described upon my arrival last July, our Ordnance mission is simple: to provide munitions maintenance, explosive safety and explosive ordnance disposal to generate and maintain combat power. Our Army is the preeminent combat force for the nation. We’ll always be ready to survive, fight and win our nation’s wars. “After nearly a year at the

helm, I realized this is truly who we are,” he continued. “This is what we do every day. These Ordnance professionals do it with excellence and they do it around the world.” When Ryan and his wife, Jennifer, came onboard, he said they were excited to give back to the Army. “Our goal was simple … we would aspire to be the longest serving Chief of Ordnance in the history of the corps, and we end this Army journey on a professional and personal highlight,” he said. “We said to each other if this is the last thing the Army asks

us to do, we would go hard. We would ‘Go Ordnance’ and then go home. We would be proud of duty and our service to this nation. I’m confident the leaders in this room know how to go hard, and they have proved they know how to build and sustain real readiness.” Three priorities topped the list Ryan wanted his corps to focus on during his tenure. “I asked them to train our nearly 27,000 Ordnance professionals who pass through our doors annually to become one of us at any one of our 26 training centers around the world,” he said. “(Secondly, I wanted them to) reconnect this force of 91,000 Ordnance professionals back to our corps and help them feel proud to be part of something bigger than themselves. “The last task I gave them was to simply strengthen our relationship, partnership and training efforts with the reserve and National Guard force to truly build a total Army … a oneArmy school system that works and would generate real combat power,” Ryan continued. “All of these tasks were simple, but with one purpose – to build and sustain Army readiness. Success in these priorities is what I wish to hand off to my predecessor, my relief, albeit a few years early.” As Ryan finished his remarks, he said he had one more request for his beloved corps. “You keep getting after it,” he said. “You do your work for all the right reasons and you stay focused on the prize – the prize being Ordnance Soldiers and leaders who can win and will win when called.” Both Williams and Ryan said they looked forward to Groark serving as the acting Chief of Ordnance and thanked him for stepping up. “James, we look forward to you assuming the reins of commandant for Ordnance with all of the duties and responsibilities for leading the corps,” Williams said. “We thank you for the service you’ve rendered up to this point and everything you’re going to do for the Ordnance Corps moving forward.”

Photos by Keith Desbois

Soldiers participate in the HHC CASCOM Iron Sustainer competition May 25, and start the event with a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter insertion on post.The 12-mile course tested the participant’s warrior and sustainment knowledge through team-based motivational challenges.

Teams were tasked with assembling both the M9, 9mm service pistol and M-16 A2 service rifle while blindfolded. Four team members, selected randomly, were required to accomplish this timed task.The blindfolded Soldier was provided verbal assistance from his team members to aid in the assembly.

Inaugural HHC CASCOM event tests Soldier skills Keith Desbois CASCOM Public Affairs

The final event was a mystery challenge that tested the Soldiers ingenuity in lifting a 500-pound bomb four feet in the air.Teams were given limited resources – including time – to complete the challenge.

Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Combined Arms Support Command, hosted its first Iron Sustainer competition May 25 to provide Soldiers an opportunity to test their warrior skills and teamwork abilities. The competition pitted five squadlevel teams against the clock and each other in a 12-mile, challenge-filled course. “This company challenge is designed to defeat complacency and champion readiness through a rigorous warriortask driven competition,” said Capt. Emille K. Prosko, HHC commander. “The event is designed to build morale, esprit de corps and foster a competitive fighting spirit among the Soldiers.” The competition kicked off around 6 a.m. as teams were transported to a field adjacent to CASCOM headquarters by

UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter. They then started off on a 12-mile rucksack march that traveled throughout the installation and the Petersburg National Battlefield. Scattered through the march were various events challenging the teams’ knowledge of warrior tasks and logistics skills. Some of the tasks included blind weapons assembly, basic radio operation, medical evacuation, a resupply mission and a final mystery event as teams arrived back at CASCOM headquarters. Once the dust settled, only one team would be crowned the Iron Sustainers. The title went to Team 1, consisting of Master Sgt. Jessie Walters, Sgt. 1st Class Montrell Walker, Sgt. 1st Class Hyrum Haworth, Staff Sgt. Trieu Pham and Staff Sgt. Rayshun Mitchell. They finished the competition with an overall score of 72 and completed the course in three hours and 36 minutes.

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Ryan selected for next star; relinquishes Ordnance helm Amy Perry Production/News Assistant Editor

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71st Trans welcomes new command team Amy Perry Production/News Assistant Editor

The 71st Transportation Battalion welcomed a new leadership team during a joint change of command and change of responsibility ceremony May 26 on the Army Logistics University Quad. The event marked the first traditional military ceremony – with an inspection of troops and pass in review – ALU has held outdoors since its inception. Lt. Col. Matthew Anastasi and Command Sgt. Maj. Leabarron Bates replaced Lt. Col. Robert Mann Jr. and Command Sgt. Maj. Ruth Potter, respectively. Col. Thomas Rogers, Army Logistics University commandant, oversaw the ceremony. The 71st Trans Bn. is responsible for the staff, faculty and students who work and learn at ALU. Mann’s dedication and motivation was instrumental to ALU success the last few years, Rogers said. “Bob’s energy and attitude are infectious, and his care and concern for Soldiers is unmatched,” he said. Mann and his wife, Lt. Col. Renee Mann, have both been selected for the rank of colonel and brigade command positions in Korea, which they will assume in 2017. “Bob, this is a bittersweet day and words cannot cover all you have accomplished during your tenure,” Rogers said. “Your ability to take the ALU epistemological puzzle and develop programs to support is exceptional. The programs you have put into place are top notch and will be an enduring legacy for the 71st.” Mann described his time at ALU as “an incredible journey” filled with many great memories.

“I’ve loved almost every minute of this for the last two years,” he said. “To the company commanders, you know some of the challenges we have had that haven’t been fun, but they were rewarding challenges … more rewarding than I could have ever imagined. The battalion’s accomplishments are due to the hard work and dedication of everyone in the unit and everyone who supports the unit.” Rogers also bid farewell to Potter and said while laughing, “Yes, sergeant major, you have to go.” “Everyone will miss our ALU greeter and our biggest advocate,” he continued. “Every day, SGM Potter is the first face you see at the entrance of ALU. She puts 100 percent effort into everything she does. Her care and compassion for every Soldier – not only the ALU students, but every Soldier, to include our international students as well – (is apparent).” Potter – who is set to retire soon – thanked everyone for their support of the unit, especially to the ALU team. “I can’t thank you enough for the support, day in and day out,” she said. “Thank you so very much for everything you’ve done for the 71st team, my battalion and I, and my Soldiers.” During the ceremony, Rogers said he is looking forward to seeing the efforts of the new command team. “As always, the Army is full of qualified and deserving leaders ready to assume the next level of responsibility,” he said. “We are very fortunate to have Lt. Col. Matt Anastasi and his wife Kathleen, and Sgt. Maj. Bates and his wife Stephanie, join the ALU family as the new 71st Transportation Battalion command team.“ Mann also welcomed the new team and

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CASCOM and Fort Lee celebrated the careers of 12 military members during the bi-monthly installation retirement ceremony May 26 at Wylie Hall. The retirees are Capt. Sasha L. Reynolds, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, CASCOM; Capt. Jose L. Mendoza-Gonzalez, 71st Transportation Battalion, Army Logistic University; Sgt. Maj. Arlene D. Horne, HHC, CASCOM; Sgt. Maj. Mark W. Warren, Forces Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.; Sgt. Maj. Keitha R. Orth, HHC, CASCOM; Master Sgt. Craig L. Garner, HHC, 80th Training Command; Sgt. 1st

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Summer is a great time of year for foodies. Backyard barbecues please the palate with tangy goodness, and few vacationers can resist the waft of roadside cookeries or the tantalizing treats found at small community farmer’s markets and fairs. How does one enjoy this exploration of epicurean delights while maintaining a healthy lifestyle? Just remember the 80-20 split. Ensure at least 80 percent of the items consumed daily are healthy, nutrient-rich foods that promote energy and well-being. Allot the other 20 percent to “fun food” choices that may not fall into the healthy category but are good for one’s mood and satisfaction. To “eat clean,” it’s important to choose edibles closer to the farm than factory.

Fresh and/or frozen fruits and vegetables are a great start. Avoiding boxed or frozen “convenience meals” is another good move toward healthier eating. Most of those foods are high in salt, unhealthy saturated and Trans fats, cholesterol and added sugars. Remember also, many food distributors use words like “natural” or “whole grain” as marketing gimmicks. The best way to know what is in the product is to read the ingredients list. Labels with contents impossible to pronounce are typically not a healthy choice. Ordering a restaurant meal? Ask the server if it’s fresh or prepackaged, pay attention to the calorie listings on most menus, and ask them to “hold the salt” so you can add it yourself and control the amount. Other suggestions for “cleaner” eating include the following:

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FMWR Beer, Wine, Spirits Festival | June 4 The Regimental Community Center, in partnership with the Fort Lee Army and Air Force Exchange, invites community members to the Beer, Wine and Spirits Festival June 4, 4-7 p.m., at the FMWR facility. Participants can sample a selection of offerings of local and national brewers, vintners and distillers. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Tickets are available at Leisure Travel Services, located in the Warrior Zone, building 3650, C Avenue.

KAHC Patient Town Hall | June 6 Kenner Army Health Clinic will hold its next Patient Town Hall June 6, 3 p.m., in Maj. Gen. Kenner Command Conference Room 2 (Room C-102). KAHC beneficiaries are invited to the meeting. The session serves as a “patient voice,” encouraging the community viewpoint regarding military health care. For details, call (804) 734-9512.

FMWR Free Family Summer Movies | June 10 Family and MWR will kick off a free family summer movie series June 10, 7 p.m., at the Lee Theater. It is open to the community. Snacks, candy and drinks will be available for purchase. The movie title will be announced on leemwr.com and Fort Lee

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QM Regimental Ball | June 10 A Quartermaster Corps Regimental Ball will be held June 10, 6 p.m., at the Lee Club. Tickets are $50 a person. For details, call (804) 734-6250 or 734-7170.

Run for Fallen Registration | Ongoing Fort Lee’s 6th annual Run for the Fallen is set for June 11, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., at Williams Stadium. Participation is free and open to the public. The event features a 1-mile and 5-mile course for runners and walkers. Registration is required. Participants can pick up their race bibs June 7, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., at the Fort Lee Federal Credit Union, 4495 Crossing Blvd., Prince George, and June 8, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., at ACS, building 9023, 1231 Mahone Ave. Photographs of fallen service members to be placed along the route can be dropped off at ACS or emailed to sos@leemwr.com. Check-in starts at 8:30 a.m. June 11. To pre-register, visit www.leemwr.com/ runforthefallen or call the SOS team at (804) 734-6445 or 734-6446.

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Calendar, continued Registration Deadline for Lee TECC | June 3 Registration closes June 3 for a new civilian Tactical Emergency Casualty Care course hosted by Fort Lee Fire and Emergency Services. The training is set for June 17-18, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., at the Ordnance Resiliency Center. The cost is $245 per person. Southside Regional Medical Center is funding a portion of the course fees. For details, email jeffrey_mcphearson@ chs.net or call (804) 765-5689.

CYSS Mother-Son Dance | June 11 Tickets must be purchased by June 3 for the Fort Lee Child, Youth and School Services’ first Mother-Son Dance June 11, 5-8 p.m., at the Regimental Community Center. The cost is $30 per couple and $10 per additional child. For details, visit leemwr.com or call Parent Central Services at (804) 765-3852.

Charlottesville Winery, Brewery Tour | June 25 A Charlottesville winery and brewery tour is being offered by Leisure Travel Services and the Civilian Welfare Board June 25. The transportation cost is $50. Admissions to the facilities are separate. The private coach will depart from the Regimental Community Center at 9 a.m. For details, call (804) 765-3789 or visit leemwr.com.

S4L Business Seminar | June 27 A free Franchising and Financing 101 seminar is set for June 29, 9 a.m. - noon, at the Fort Lee Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program Center, 1401 B Ave., building 3400. Participants will learn the process of starting a business. For registration, call (804) 765-7601.

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FMWR Launches Wilderness Adventure Series | June 18 Fort Lee Outdoor Recreation kicks off a Wilderness Adventure Series with mountain biking June 18 at Pocahontas State Park, 10301 State Park Road, Chesterfield. The cost is $25 or $70 for the threeevent series. Kayaking and paddle boarding are set for July 16 at a cost of $25 and overnight camping is scheduled for Aug. 27-28 for at a cost of $35. The three events must be booked by June 17 for the savings. Space is limited. There will be limited transportation available to the park from the installation. For details, call (804) 765-2212 or visit leemwr.com.

YOUTH CYSS Geocaching Scavenger Hunt | June 27 A Geocaching Scavenger Hunt, hosted by Fort Lee Child, Youth and School Services, will be held June 27, noon - 2 p.m., on the CYSS campus. The event is for ages nine and older. The cost is $6 per person. Participants will learn how to identify clues and use tracking technologies to locate their objective. Future programs will be held July 25 and August 22. Spaces are limited. Registration is required and can be completed at Parent Central Services, building 10624. For details, visit leemwr.com or call (804) 765-3852.

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Virginia will present “Planters Day” at historic Magnolia Grange House Museum, June 4, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., at 10020 Iron Bridge Road. The event will interpret life on the farm in Chesterfield County in the 1860s. The cost is $3 for adults and $1 for children. For details, call (804) 751-4946 or visit www.chesterfieldhistory.com.

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Brandon Fobbs, a local artist inspired by Disney, will exhibit his drawings of sword-brandishing fighters, leaping gods and sinister pirates at a reception June 10, 6-8 p.m., at the Petersburg Public Library, 201 W. Washington St. The event is part of the Friday for the Arts program. The drawings, done with colored pencils, will be exhibited until June 30. For details, (804) 733-2387.

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Richmond Symphony Concert at Pocahontas Park | June 4 The Richmond Symphony will perform a concert June 4, 7 p.m., at Pocahontas State Park Amphitheater, 10301 State Park Road, Chesterfield. Admission is free. There is a fee for parking. Visitors should bring a picnic, blankets or lawn chairs. No alcohol or glass bottles will be allowed. For details, call (804) 796-7045 or visit www.richmondsymphony.com.

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VSU Farm Tour | June 20 Visitors will ride an open-air trolley and then take part in a walking tour of the Virginian State University Randolph Farm, June 20, 9:30 a.m. - noon, adjacent to the Ettrick-Matoaca Library, 4501 River Road, South Chesterfield. The excursion includes green houses, gardens, high tunnels, aquaculture ponds and goat yard as visitors learn about Virginia agriculture. Participants should wear comfortable shoes, apply sun protection and bring a bag lunch to eat after the tour. Registration is required and begins June 6. For details, call (804) 318-8688.

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