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Army Birthday party June 14, 11:30 a.m., Lee Theater, to feature cake-cutting, remarks, other entertainment

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SERVING THE COMMUNITY OF FORT LEE, VIRGINIA, SINCE 1941

June 9, 2016 | Vol. 76, No. 23

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Ridesmart FOURTH FESTIVITIES Annual post celebration to feature ﬁreworks, live entertainment, food vendors, Kidzone and other popular activities SEE PAGE 3

NEW ORDNANCE COMMAND TEAM Booker, Cordona take 16th Battalion leadership roles; Manion, Reed celebrate successes as they say goodbyes SEE PAGE 4

Lee ‘Motorcycle May-hem’ rally emphasizes importance of proper equipment, safe handling SEE PAGE 3

READ FOR THE WIN PROGRAM Lee library challenges all ages to participate in summer reading program to keep their literacy skills sharp SEE PAGE 10

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COMMENTARY | MILITARY LIFESTYLE

“Mom, can someone finally do something about my dresser?” my daughter Lilly demanded this week. “Oh, is it broken again?” I feigned ignorance. “Yeah, the thing is like, totally falling apart this time,” she told me, but I already knew. Two pulls were missing from the drawers. The mirror was perched precariously on its supporting wooden arms, one of which was wobbly. The drawers no longer slid easily on their brittle rails. With warped wood and ancient glue, the entire piece was coming apart at every joint and dovetail. “Nothing a dab of Elmer’s won’t fix!” Poor Lilly rolled her eyes. She knew it

was no use. Not only is everything in our house showing its age, half of what we own was already old when we bought it. The treasures I lovingly refer to as “antique,” “vintage,” “retro,” or “shabby chic,” my family calls “a bunch of broken down used junk.” Semantics! I bought Lilly’s dresser for a cool $150 at an antique mall in Virginia back in 2005. It was tall, with a beveled mirror mounted on two curved arms, and a working skeleton keyhole on each of its six drawers. Its lovely bird’s eye maple veneer was a cheerful shade of yellow-gold. “It’s used, Mom,” Lilly said quite accurately, begging for the new pink and purple particle board set imported from China she saw at Wal-Mart. Much to my kids’ dismay, our entire house is filled with “used” furniture - hand-

Letter to the editor: Thank you for supporting AER On behalf of Col. Paul K. Brooks, garrison commander, and the Team Lee community, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your contributions and support of the 2016 Army Emergency Relief Campaign. As a result of your generous contributions, the installation was successful in raising

$105,405. Your donations will provide valuable financial assistance for military members of all ranks and their families when facing short term financial difficulties. Our goal was to raise $110,000 for the installation, and although we fell short, I appreciate all you have done in support of AER. So, why was it important to

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

contribute to the campaign? Army Emergency Relief remains dedicated to helping the Army take care of its own and is the only organization solely dedicated to helping Soldiers, their families, retirees, widows and dependent children. Our Soldiers need to know “AER assistance is available in times of financial hardship” and that Army Emergency Relief remains dedicated to the Army’s most valuable assets. In 2015, AER disbursed $992,865 in total assistance on the installation to valid ID card

marble-topped wash stand, an English pine armoire, a 100-year-old French bed frame, and a sturdy Belgian mid-century farmhouse kitchen table and chairs. Sure, I’ll confess I shamelessly salvaged a couple of items from other people’s trash. I once scrambled into a dumpster to save two sturdy solid oak English chairs that sit at our kitchen table today. And I just barely squeezed a channel-back armchair into our minivan after seeing it sitting on the side of a lonely Pennsylvania country road cradling a sign upon which was written the irresistible word, “Free.” It only took a year of fumigating in the garage before I put it in our living room, and that musty smell is almost all gone. As for Lilly’s dresser, with some fresh glue and a few strategically placed clamps, I’ll get a couple more years out of it. Besides, it doesn’t really matter whether I pay top dollar at Pottery Barn or pocket change at Pete’s Salvage Emporium, as long as the love in our home is given freely.

holders. There were 480 cases for active duty Soldiers, 218 cases for retirees and 34 cases for widows to meet emergency financial and educational requests. Those requests were for assistance with purchases of food for the family, utility bills, rent, mortgage and emergency travel. We could not have supported the emergency financial needs of the Fort Lee community without the support of AER headquarters and the leadership of Fort Lee’s Garrison Command Team. Most recently, AER made

The Fort Lee “Traveller” is printed by offset process every Thursday as a civilian enterprise in the interest of personnel at the U.S. Army Combined Arms Support Command and Fort Lee, Va. 23801, by Military Newspapers of Virginia, 114 Charlotte Avenue Suite A, Colonial Heights, Va. 23834, in accordance with Department of the Army Regulations 210-20 and 360-1. This publication receives armed forces material and civilian newspapers are authorized to reprint such material without specific clearance except material specifically designated as copyrighted. Liaison between the printer and the commanding general, Fort Lee, is maintained by the Public Affairs Office, Fort Lee. Circulation: 13,000. This Civilian Enterprise newspaper is an authorized publication. Contents of the “Traveller” are not necessarily the official view of, nor endorsed by, the U.S. Army Combined Arms Support Command and Fort Lee. Advertising in this publication including inserts or supplements does not constitute endorsement by the Department of the Army or Military Newspapers of Virginia. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation, or any other non merit factor. If a violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser is confirmed, the printer shall refuse to print advertising from that source until violation is corrected. The “Traveller” is an unofficial publication authorized by AR 360-1, and printed by the Military Newspapers of Virginia, a private firm in no way connected with the U. S. Army Combined Arms Support Command or Fort Lee. The editorial content is prepared, edited and provided by the Public Affairs Office of Headquarters, U. S. Army Garrison, Fort Lee.

significant changes to meet the needs of today’s Army, adding new categories of assistance, expediting the assistance process and making policy changes that allow all Soldiers, regardless of rank, direct access to AER. So, to the Fort Lee community, I thank you for your contributions and support of Army Emergency Relief. The AER motto of “Never Leaving a Soldier in Need” keeps with the Army’s core values. – Patsy Piggott, AER Specialist

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me-downs from family, discards from military friends who moved away, garage sale finds, and some legitimate antiques. The girls tell me they feel like they’re living in the midst of a flea market, and our son calls our house “The Rest Home.” But what the kids don’t understand is that we furnished our home with affordable things out of the necessity of a tight military budget. When my husband and I married in 1993, he contributed a couch, a desk and a bed to our new apartment, all of which we still use to this day. I contributed a bookcase that is currently in my daughter’s room, an old Singer sewing table that is in our hallway and the red-painted sideboard that sits in our mudroom. When Aunt Millie died, we got her dining room buffet, my husband’s dresser and some end tables complete with Millie’s cigarette burns. And we filled in the gaps with items we found along the way. Believe it or not, it isn’t all junk – while stationed in Europe, we bought a Victorian

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Civilian instructor Eric Kruizenga, Motorcycle Safety Center Virginia, performs a ﬁgure eight exercise during the May-hem Motorcycle Safety Event Friday. This exercise helps riders to know how far the bike can go, while keeping the bike upright. See Page 3 for another photo.

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Big 4th event set to rock Fort Lee Featuring entertainment by local singing group RNPP and the TRADOC band detachment at Fort Lee – as well as a kidzone play area and a fireworks display – this year’s Fourth at the Fort celebration promises a heaping helping of fun for the whole family. The event will take place from 5-10 p.m. July 4 at Williams Stadium. Admission is free and open to the public. Additional information about gate openings and their hours of operation, and access requirements for non-military identification cardholders, will be announced in the Fort Lee Traveller (www.ftleetraveller.com) and through social media (www.Facebook.com/ ArmyFortLee) over the next couple of weeks. RNPP – the opening act for Fourth at the Fort – is a Richmond-based band that fans often describe as “a little bit

country and a little bit bluegrass” with a whole truckload of talent in between. Band members include lead singer Nichol Andrews, whose vocal range has been compared to well-known country artists like Martina McBride and Carrie Underwood; the Brockwell brothers, Bruce and Barry (guitar and supporting harmony); Frank Kirby (drums); and Tommy Edwards (bass). Check out the band’s website – www. redneckpoolparty.com – for a song list and a performance video clip. Although the 392nd Army Band is deactivating, a small rock ensemble attached to the Training and Doctrine Command will provide musical entertainment during the event. The final details for that portion of the evening are still being decided. For the youngsters, the Kidzone play area will feature a bounce house,

an aircraft carrier slide, a 30-foot rock climbing wall, a 20-foot climbing wall and more. Tickets are required for each attraction (amount varies depending on the size/popularity of the ride). They can be purchased for $1 each or unlimited access for $20. Those planning to participate in Fort Lee’s Fourth at the Fort activities are reminded that personal pyrotechnics, tailgating, glass bottles, smoking and pets are not permitted in or around the event area. Coolers may be no larger than 6-by-6-by-12 inches. Food and beverage vendors will be on site. A valid state- or government-issued identification card with photo is required for anyone 18 years of age or older to access the installation. Motorists also are asked to watch for pedestrians while entering, exiting or looking for parking near the event site. Event updates – i.e. postponements or cancellations due to inclement weather – will be posted at www. facebook.com/FortLeeFMWR. – Staff Reports

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Fireworks light up the sky over Williams Stadium during Fort Lee’s 2015 Fourth at the Fort celebration. The ﬁnale drew an estimated crowd of well over 2,000 spectators who enjoyed a short performance by a 392nd Army Band rock ensemble before the ﬁreworks display.

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(LEFT) Civilian instructor Andrew Marcum from the Motorcycle Safety Center Virginia teaches Staff Sgt. Diego Rivera, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, CASCOM, how to perform the 10 steps of proper cornering during the Motorcycle May-hem Safety Event Friday at the Motorcycle Training Facility. The bike show was meant to bring safety awareness to the riders on the installation. Other activities included walkthroughs of proper protective equipment and accident avoidance techniques. Master Sgt. Jessie Walters, Staff Sgt. Diego Rivera and Staff Sgt. Rayshun Mitchell from HHC, CASCOM, organized the safety event. (ABOVE) Coach and racer Harry Wilson from Roger Lyle’s Motorcycle Xcitement Track Days and Racing School demonstrates an air vest to bike enthusiasts. He said the vest provides protection for riders if they do fall off the motorcycle in an accident.

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The pride of the Ordnance Corps was on full display at a June 2 change of command/ responsibility ceremony here where Lt. Col. Eric L. Booker and Command Sgt. Maj. Patricio Cardona took charge of the 16th Ord. “Train to Maintain” Battalion. More than 1,200 Soldiers – flanked by armored transport vehicles and standing in front of a massive banner bearing the corps’ emblem – stretched across Whittington Parade Field and served as the backdrop of the flag-passing ceremony led by Col. Jeffery A. Carter, 59th Ord. Brigade commander. Handing off the 16th Ord. Bn.’s leadership billets were Lt. Col. Susan E. Manion, who has been reassigned to Fort Bliss, Texas, where she will serve as the deputy commander of the 1st Armored Division, and Command Sgt. Maj. William J. Reed who retired from the Army after 30 years in uniform. Offering his assessment of the outgoing command team’s accomplishments, Carter described Manion as a “talented officer and logistician who truly understands the complexities of multi-echelon operations.” He placed Reed in the category of “legendary noncommissioned officers who make an indelible mark” on the Soldiers they lead. “This battalion performed superbly under their leadership, successfully graduating over 14,000 Soldiers in five different (military occupational specialties),” Carter continued. “During Lt. Col. Manion’s tenure, the 16th planned, coordinated and implemented the 91-Bravo (wheel vehicle mechanic course) re-stationing from Fort Jackson, S.C., to Fort Lee. Her team did an

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outstanding job assisting the brigade with the development of the operationalized training concept – a plan that eventually led to the development of a mission essential task list and the implementation of quarterly training briefs and company training meetings. The 16th also was the lead battalion in the highly successful peerto-peer SHARP program, which was identified by TRADOC as a best practice.” Carter told Manion he would miss her, but felt certain their paths would cross again as she made her inevitable climb to the highest ranks of the Ordnance officer corps. He then turned his attention to Booker, saying without a doubt he’s the right leader for the battalion command job. “Eric, you have built a phenomenal reputation in our Army, most recently serving as the chief of the Logistics Proponency Branch at CASCOM,” Carter

said. “I am confident you will build on the accomplishments of Lt. Col. Manion and the great officers, NCOs, Soldiers and civilians in the battalion’s ranks. I look forward to serving with you and extend my warmest welcome to the Power to Spare brigade.” The outgoing commander highlighted the support of her husband, Lt. Col. Darcy Manion, and the pride for her daughter, Kiara, early on in her remarks. “Every day, Darcy would ask me, ‘is there anything I can do for you?’ He is my source of strength and my absolute best friend,” Manion said. “This summer, it will be his turn to take command of a battalion at Fort Bliss. I don’t know if I’ll even be able to come close to providing the support you provided me, but I’ll try my best. To Kiara, my wonderful little girl who just turned 8 in April and is on her fifth duty station, thank you for your resiliency through

(CLOCKWISE FROM FAR LEFT) Incoming commander Lt. Col. Eric L. Booker holds the 16th Ordnance Battalion colors during a change of command/responsibility ceremony June 2 on Whittington Parade Field. Booker passed the ﬂag to the battalion’s new senior enlisted leader, Command Sgt. Maj. Patricio Cardona, who replaced CSM William J. Reed • Lt. Col. Susan E. Manion thanks the leaders and Soldiers of the 16th Ord. Bn. for their exceptional work while she served as their commander. • Col. Jeffery Carter, 59th Ord. Brigade commander, Booker, Manion and Maj. Brandon Robinson, commander of troops, salute the colors during the inspection of units in formation at the event.

all the long absences and military moves. You continue to amaze us every day.” Manion also thanked senior leaders here for allowing her to “truly command” the battalion. She concluded with congratulatory words to “Team 16.” “A moment ago, you heard some of the great accomplishments of this outstanding unit,” she said. “Being only human, there’s a part of me that would like to take credit for what we’ve achieved. But all the glory really belongs to the cadre who make up the greatest team a commander could ever hope to have. So, if there’s any salute deserved today, it’s to the Team 16 heroes represented on the field. Their dedication, incredible drive and innovation, coupled with impeccable character and professionalism, have guaranteed success regardless of the complexity of the mission.”

Referencing his mom and dad’s Navy careers and the values they instilled in him as a youth, Booker said he and his family – spouse, Shavonne; daughter, Autumn; and son, Marshal – know what it means to be “military strong.” “Without a doubt, today is very special for my family and me,” Booker said. “To the officers, NCOs and Soldiers of 16th Ord., I realize I have some really big shoes to fill not only because of my predecessor’s accomplishments, but also because of the incredible reputation in this battalion. Like any great organization, you always have to search for ways to improve in this complex and uncertain environment. I’m thrilled Command Sgt. Maj. Cordona and I will be a part of this ride as we strive to reach new heights.” Cordona did not give remarks at the ceremony. Hailing from Byamon, Puerto Rico, he is approaching his 26th year of Army service and has extensive experience in both operational and educational organizations and institutions throughout the Army Sustainment community. He most recently served as the sergeant major of the Wheel Maintenance Training Department here. During the retirement ceremony that followed the change of command/responsibility, Reed was presented a Legion of Merit and other awards, along with a U.S. flag recently flown over Fort Lee. In remarks, he shared his thoughts about three decades of military service. “I’m honored to have had the pleasure to serve this great nation,” he said, “and humbled to have been given the greatest honor of all as a Soldier, which is to lead our nation’s sons and daughters both in peacetime and in combat. I believe it’s proper for me to end my career here with the 16th Ord. Bn., the most professional NCOs, officers and warrant officers our corps has to offer. As you look out on the field today, you see our future leaders. I hope I have made an impact on them while I was here.”

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Army Birthday Celebration | June 14 Fort Lee will celebrate the Army’s 241st birthday with a variety of events June 14, 11:30 a.m., at the Lee Theater. It is open to everyone in the Fort Lee community. The event will feature remarks by Maj. Gen. Darrell K. Williams, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general, and a cake-cutting ceremony with command representatives and one of the oldest and youngest Soldiers on post. The 392nd Army Band also will perform at the celebration.

392nd Band Farewell (Alumni) Concert | June 18 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 by the current 30-member formation. For the second half, about 40 band alumni – some from the 40s and 50s – will join the current musicians on stage. For details, visit the 392nd Band Facebook page at www.facebook. com/392ndarmyband.

Exchange Harley Sweepstakes One authorized shopper will win a Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight motorcycle in the Army and Air Force Exchange Dr. Pepper Refresh, Win & Ride Sweepstakes through June 30. The motorcycle is valued at $11,199. No purchase is necessary. The drawing will take place on or about July 7. To enter, visit www.shopmyexchange.com/sweepstakes.

Fort Lee Job Fair | June 15 A job fair is scheduled for June 15, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the Regimental Community Center, building 2609, C Avenue. More than 40 employers will be on hand. It will include free resume and networking seminars. The event is sponsored by the Directorate of Human Resources. To register and post a resume, visit www.jobzoneonline.com. For details, call (434) 263-5102 or (540) 226-1473.

Charlottesville Winery, Brewery Tour | June 25 A Charlottesville winery and brewery tour is being offered by Leisure Travel Services and the Civilian Welfare Fund June 25. The registration deadline is June 17. 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. There will be stops at Blue Mountain Brewery, Veritas Vineyard and Winery, and Albemarle CiderWorks. For details, call (804) 765-3789, email brenda.k.pilerton.civ@mail.mil or visit leemwr.com.

Regimental Community Center Lunch | Wednesday – Friday The Regimental Community Center offers an all-you-can-eat buffet with different entrees Wednesday - Friday, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. The cost is $9 and includes salad, a dessert and a drink. For details, call (804) 734 -1539.

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Maj. Gen. Darrell K. Williams, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general, hosted two town hall sessions June 1 at the Lee Theater to update the command on events and initiatives. He began each presentation by recognizing individuals who have completed between 15 and 40 years of government service, who have earned a distinguished certification, or who provided expert support to recent special events. “The importance of the awards is not just the accomplishment itself … but that the person receives (recognition) in front his or her peers,” Williams said after the first group received their certificates. During the town hall, the CG reminded the audience of the CASCOM priorities. The theme of these is the Total Force – the ac-

tive Army component and the Reserve component – a culture shift driven by the Army Chief of Staff. For CASCOM’s priority of Operational Contract Support proponency, Williams said the staff has formed a team to lead and integrate efforts across the Army. “Before, no one really knew where OCS resided as parts of it were all over the Army,” he said. Now, the responsibility for OCS rests within CASCOM, and Williams said he believes the command’s TRADOC Capability Manager-OCS cell will be fully operational before the end of the year. Another town hall topic of discussion was an upcoming opportunity for the Voluntary Early Retirement A u t h o r i t y / Vo l u n t a r y Separation Incentive Program. TRADOC civilians interested in participating, especially those whose

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Maj. Gen. Darrell K. Williams, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general, speaks during the third quarter town hall June 1, to keep the command’s personnel informed of upcoming events and the way ahead. Two sessions were scheduled at the Lee Theater to ensure all command personnel could attend. Williams also presented awards to Soldiers and civilians during the meetings.

positions could be affected by an upcoming civilian to military conversion, should seek more information through supervisory channels, said John Hall, deputy to the CASCOM CG. The deadline for submitting paperwork is June 29. “We are in a time of transition,” Williams said. All three Fort Lee commandants will change command this summer; Brig. Gen. Kurt Ryan relinquished command of

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Girl Scouts from Fort Lee Troop 5391, Prince George Service Unit, pose with members of the 217th Military Police Detachment after donating leashes, lead trainers, collars and treats to assist with remedial training for the animals at the Fort Lee Stray Animal Facility recently. The troop consists of girls ranging from kindergarten to the seventh grade. The troop supplemented the donations with money earned from cookie season this year.

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5+21'$ 6$1'(56 Hometown: Fayette, Miss. Family: “Husband Tom Corcoran and Maltese furbaby Kayla.” Job title: Dermatology physician assistant at Family Medicine Clinic How long at Fort Lee: “Since May 2015.” Job duties: “Addressing the dermatological care needs of our Soldiers and their families.” How did you get started with the federal government? “I had completed a rotation at Veteran Affairs while in school and really enjoyed caring for our veterans.” Challenges of your job: “Many of my patients are here for training and are here for a

short duration. We don’t always have them as patients for long before they are transferred to another duty station.” Motivation for job: “It is personally fulfilling to take care of the Soldiers who safeguard our freedoms. I’m able to practice dermatology that focuses on health and well-being of our Soldiers.” One thing you can’t live without? “Humor.” Somewhere you’d love to vacation: “Have you ever heard of the book ‘1000 Places to See Before You Die?’ That is my vacation bucket list.” Favorite author: “Dianne Mott Davidson. Her main character is a caterer who solves

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mother. She was a community health nurse in rural Mississippi. She inspired me to become the health care professional I am today.” Qualities you admire in others: “Honesty and compassion.” What do you expect from your leaders? “I’ve been blessed to have great leadership

here at Kenner Army Health Clinic. They do their best to ensure we have all of the equipment and opportunities for professional development we need to provide the highest standard of care. They do their best to keep us informed and prepared to do our jobs. So far, all of my expectations have been met.” What is something people would be surprised to know about you? “I’m currently trying to learn Spanish. It’s a slow process, but eventually I’d like to be able to do a trip to an underserved country in Latin America with a medical relief group.” Future aspirations: “I would like to keep doing what I’m doing now, providing care to our men and women in uniform.” – Compiled by Amy Perry

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Big decisions made by graduate, opts for military career T. Anthony Bell

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In a perfect world, high-schoolers should choose their career paths before entering the 10th grade – advice broadly dispensed by most academic counselors. Despite the push to make those choices early, many students are still saddled with indecision. Take 18-year-old Teon Son, for example. The Prince George High School senior, who is graduating with a 3.8 grade point average, did not make any plans until his senior year. “Like most teenagers, he was a bit hesitant about his next career move,” said Teon’s father, Owen, a Kenner Army Health Clinic employee. Teon did not apply for any colleges – he said he is not interested just yet – and did

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not pursue other options, added his father, who then encouraged him to take a look at the military services. He did and joined the Army as an information technology specialist. The elder Son said the military is a good career move for those who are not sure where they want to be. “You get a job, you get the benefit of college and it’s a possible career,” he said. The younger Son, who said college is still on radar, said the Army provides that something a reluctant and self-professed “lazy” teenager would be hard-pressed to find at an institution for higher learning. “The Army gives you things college doesn’t give you and that’s the extra push,” he said. “I know me better than anyone else, and I need that extra push.” Teo currently works as a bagger at the commissary and likes playing video games

and watching TV shows in his spare time. While that might be part of life for a typical teenager in high school, it will be dramatically different than his first few weeks in uniform. He can expect looming authority figures who tend to raise their voices, loads of responsibility and physical challenges far beyond pushing grocery carts to the parking lot. Prospective Soldiers also can expect a heavy emphasis on discipline, teamwork and self-improvement – all framed within a structured, regimented environment. In addition to the Army’s more wellknown attributes, the elder Son said military service has a way of drawing out qualities most people never knew they had. “It may be during a field training exercise, a 12-mile road march or something as simple as waking up early in the morning,” said the

elder Son. As he starts out in the Army, Teon can draw upon the military experiences of family members. His father is an Army veteran and his mother, Tressa, is an Army retiree. Additionally, there are a host of other relatives who have served, giving him a built-in support network. Despite the resources available to him and training in high demand, Teon said he still is not quite sold on what job he wants to pursue. “It’s OK for right now, but who knows ... only time will tell,” he said. “I might want to change and go into the medical or mechanic fields. Only time will tell.” In the meantime, even he can’t argue with drawing a paycheck, earning college and other benefits while deciding upon a career. “I’m looking forward to it,” he said. Teon reports for basic training in August.

Sergeants first class seeking another stripe saw glimmers of hope during the fiscal 2016 master sergeant promotion board, as the selection rate jumped 35 percent – from 8.4 in 2015 to 11.8 this year. Those increased opportunities to serve are a result of projected openings in the master sergeant ranks that will come as a result of changes to retention control points for sergeants first class, master sergeants and sergeants major that were announced May 26 in Army Directive 2016-19. According to Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey, the changes to RCPs are part of an effort to right-size the Army for the current mission, reduce the need for forced separations and create increased opportunities for promotion. Similar increases in selection rate to sergeant first class are also expected during the 2016 board. Last year’s board selected about 25.4 percent of the staff sergeants considered. Beginning Oct. 1, some senior enlisted Soldiers will find they have a new “expiration, term of service,” or ETS, as a result of changes to their retention control points. Those changes roll back RCPs for sergeants first class and above who are in the Regular Army, or who are serving under the Active Guard Reserve program. The changes will shorten RCPs by two to three years and will help reduce the total size of the Army, in keeping with congressional mandates to do so; shape the NCO promotion system and NCO Corps; and help ensure upward mobility for mid-grade NCOs. An RCP indicates the number of years of time in service a Soldier may not exceed for the

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Staff Sgt. Luis Santos is promoted to sergeant ﬁrst class March 1, 2013, by Lt. Col. Bruce Moses at Forward Operating Base Masum Ghar in the Panjwa’i district of Afghanistan.

grade they serve in. For instance, the RCP for a sergeant is 14 years. Sergeants must either leave the Army at 14 years or get promoted to staff sergeant. The RCP for staff sergeants is 20 years. At 20 years, a staff sergeant must either retire or get promoted to sergeant first class in order to continue to serve. For sergeants first class, including those who are promotable, the RCP will change from 26 to 24 years. For first sergeants and master sergeants, ther RCP will be reduced from 29 to 26 years. For first sergeants and master sergeants who are promotable (upon graduation from United States Army Sergeants Major Academy), the RCP will drop from 32 to 30 years. And finally, for command sergeants major and sergeants major, the RCP also will drop from 32 to 30 years. The changes to RCPs will be applied incrementally to those affected over the course of three years, ensuring every applicable Soldier

will have at least a year’s notice to plan with their family for retirement. The first retirements due to the RCP changes will start to take place in October 2017. Most Soldiers will have well over a year to prepare. Additionally, every Soldier affected is already retirement-eligible, has more than 20 years of service under the belt, and will be able to take advantage of a full military retirement. “This is the best course of action to right-size the Army with regards to a readiness perspective for the future,” said Dailey. “It’s the right thing to do. This is not a small decision. It was eight months of running numbers, projections and outcomes.” It’s expected approximately 3,000 NCOs will leave the Army earlier than anticipated due to the RCP changes, said Sgt. Maj. LeeAnn M. Conner, Senior Army Career Counselor. Growing, shrinking, upward

mobility In 2007, Dailey said the Army needed to grow in size in order to fight in Iraq and Afghanistan. “We were at war, and the Army needed to get bigger, quickly, and build more brigades and battalions,” he said. The Army used recruiting and retention tools to help grow the force. Another tool they used was to increase the RCPs for senior enlisted personnel. Now that the conflicts in the Middle East have drawn down significantly, and the Army has been told to shrink its force size, it is reversing the tools it used almost a decade ago to grow in size, Dailey said. “Now, we are in the inverse,” he said. “We were directed to make the Army smaller, historically consistent with every post-war era.” Dailey said the Army is “focused on doing a talent-based drawdown.” The changes to RCPs are part of it.

“We wanted to keep those with the benefits of the wartime experience they gained for the last 10 to 12 years of war, and we wanted to make sure we transitioned our Soldiers appropriately,” he said. The Army also wants to “maintain the skills needed in a formation that is going to get smaller, and do it appropriately in regard to mitigating the risk against the Soldier, the family and readiness.” What Dailey said the Army hopes to achieve by putting the RCPs for senior enlisted back to where they were in 2006-2008, is to maintain upward mobility for Soldiers in the middle NCO ranks. “You have got to create upward mobility,” he said of opportunities for mid-grade NCOs. “These are highly-qualified, very motivated individuals. They are aggressive seekers of further responsibility. That’s exactly what we trained them to be. If you don’t provide that opportunity, there is a risk you could lose talent.” Dailey said Army number crunching reveals these most recent changes to RCPs will result in increased opportunities for midlevel NCOs. No cliff The new RCPs will require as many as 3,000 NCOs to leave the Army earlier than they expected, but they will not all leave at the same time. Instead, the Army will stagger the adjustment of their RCPs over a period of about three years. All of those NCOs will be able to retire with at least 20 years of service, but most will retire with more than that, Conner said. While for many NCOs, a new ETS will be a surprise for them – every Soldier affected will have more than a year to plan their retirement. For instance, for sergeants first class and promotable sergeants first class, the implementation of RCPs will be staggered in this fashion: s Beginning Oct. 1, for SFC and SFC(P) who enlisted Oct. 1, 1992 or earlier, their RCP will be reset to 26 years. s Beginning Oct 1, for SFC and SFC(P) who enlisted between SEE RCP, PAGE 11

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‘Read For the Win’ kick-off set for July 7 Lesley Maceyak Family/Community Life Reporter

The Family and MWR Community Library’s “Read For the Win” summer reading program will officially kick off July 7, 10:30 a.m., at Williams Stadium. During the event, participants will receive a bag of “Reading for the Win” goodies and further instructions on how the program will operate each week. “Read For the Win” is for all ages and registration for this event will begin on June 23. People who are planning to participate in the program must visit the library to register. The library is located on the 2nd floor of building 12420, 34th Street (in the Army Logistics University building across from the lodging facility.) Everyone under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times in the library and at each of the programs. Enrollees will receive a free T-shirt upon registration. Further instructions on when and how to record the books that have been read on an online account will be given out at that time

of registration. Those planning on attending the various “Read For the Win” weekly programs throughout July should also sign-up for those events with the library during registration. All participants must log books, as well as number of pages and minutes read online between July 7, 11:30 a.m., and Aug. 1 up until midnight. Only the books, pages and minutes read and recorded between these dates and logged into the properly registered account will count toward final awards. The “Read For the Win” Program will continue throughout July. There will be a weekly program on Thursdays from 10:3011:30 a.m. at the Clark Fitness Center. Children of all ages are encouraged to attend the stretching, stories and craft activities. The kids will begin the reading sessions with basic yoga stretching. Pre-registration for these events is required. Call (804) 765-8095 for further information. “All participants will receive prizes for reading, and there will be fun programs with crafts and stories each week,” said Supervisory Librarian Kelly Desmond. “The

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Specialists Claude Lumley and Ester Na from the 392nd Army Band play music and read to the children at the preschool story hour during the 2015 Summer Reading Program in the Fort Lee Community Library.

summer reading program is meant to encourage literacy among people of all ages. Studies show children who don’t read over the summer do not keep pace with their counterparts who continue to read when school is not in session.” The summer reading program will conclude with an awards ceremony Aug. 4, 10:30 a.m., at the Lee Theater. Each “Read For the Win” participant will receive a partic-

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Forty-four Soldiers from the 111th Quartermaster Company – a mortuary affairs unit – stand at attention in front of their families and friends during a redeployment ceremony Tuesday night on the 111th QM Co. building’s lawn. The Soldiers returned after a six-month deployment to Southwest Asia. The 111th QM Co. is one of the Army’s two active duty mortuary affairs units, which are both based here. Capt. Abigail Bishop, 111th QM Co. commander, was the guest speaker during the ceremony and praised the Soldiers’ accomplishments during their deployment.

All Fort Lee community members are invited to participate in a survey that will measure the primary news and information venues here such as the Traveller, www.lee. army.mil, town halls, social media and more. The results will help Public Affairs, the newspaper staff, garrison leaders and key customer support agencies on the installation understand how you get post news, what subjects are most important to you and the most effective/expedient avenues to disseminate information, as well as areas for possible improvement. Checkboxes and sliding scales are used for most of the responses, making the survey easy to complete in a short amount of time. There are a few text boxes where participants can share ideas and recommenda-

ipation medal, a reading certificate and a bag of prizes on stage. Winners of the four age groups (Pre-readers, 4-8 year olds, 9-12 year olds, and over 13) for most pages read, most books read and most minutes spent reading will receive additional awards. The awards ceremony will be followed by refreshments. For more information about library programs, call (804) 765-8095 or visit www. leemwr.com.

tions for improvement. The survey is located at the following URL: https:// w w w. s u r v e y a n a l y t i c s . c o m / t / AIyYYZOMp8. Participants using a computer on the government network may experience a download delay due to bandwidth restrictions. Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome performs a bit better than Internet Explorer. There are no signin requirements and personally identifiable information is not being collected. Anyone affiliated with the community may participate including family members, military retirees, reservists, government contractors on the installation and, of course, all uniformed personnel. The survey will remain active through June 30. For questions, contact Patrick Buffett, Command Information program manager, at (804) 734-7147. – Staff Reports

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ACS | Promotion potential for mid-grade Soldiers Continued from page 9 Oct. 2, 1992, and April 1, 1994, their RCP will be reset to 25 years. â&#x20AC;˘ Beginning Oct 1, for SFC and SFC(P) who enlisted Apr. 2, 1994 and after, their RCP will be reset to 24 years. A similar staggering of RCP implementation will happen for master sergeants, command sergeants major and sergeants major so they too will have plenty of time to plan their retirements. Nomination positions, exceptions

For the senior-most NCOs in the Army, the sergeants major, their RCPs will be moved from 32 years to 30. But those sergeants major will be offered the opportunity to serve longer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; provided they are at Headquarters Department of the Army or Army command level, in a nominative position, and are rated by a general officer, member of the senior executive service or equivalent. A sergeant major who is serving as the command sergeant major at the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy, for instance,

or as executive officer to the Sergeant Major of the Army, also will be authorized to serve beyond 30 years. But once they leave those positions, they will need to go to similar jobs if they want to continue to serve beyond 30 years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If a sergeant major is past 30, they have to keep competing for a nominative position,â&#x20AC;? Conner said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If they are not selected for another one of those positions, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time for them to retire. It fits the Armyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s promotion modeling system.â&#x20AC;? Other NCOs may see exceptions to the new RCP policy as well, based on whether their command requests an exception to poli-

cy, and if the request meets the needs of the Army. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We expect to approve some justified exceptions to policy in the first three years,â&#x20AC;? Conner said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will publish a message that addresses exceptions for reasons such as assignment service obligations and promotions service obligations. For example, if a sergeant first class is on assignment to Germany for a three-year tour, with this change that Soldier may only be able to go for two years and some change. Human Resources Command will have to decide if they want to give an exception to policy for the assignment, an exception of policy for the RCP, or delete the assignment.â&#x20AC;?

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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+HDOWK\ FKRLFHV FRXQW Men’s Health Month is an ideal time to increase awareness of preventable health issues and promote early detection and treatment for men and boys. During Men’s Health Week – June 13-19 – consider the most common ailments affecting men and the preventative measures they should practice. By being aware of conditions and preventable diseases and taking consistent action, everyone can stay healthier. Men typically are less healthy than women. In the eight-out-of-10 leading causes of death, the mortality is higher for males, the Harvard Medical School reports. These include the top three causes of death for both sexes – heart disease, cancer and stroke. Men are 24 percent less likely than women to have visited a doctor within the past year; are 22 percent more likely to have neglected their cholesterol tests; and 28 percent more likely to be hospitalized for congestive heart failure. Factors that put men at higher risk may include unsafe activities, aggression, alcohol and substance abuse, diet, lack of social networks, and lack of routine medical care, according to the report.

The Army Medical Department is transforming from a health care system focused on reacting to disease and injury to a system for health, focused on prevention. The Performance Triad captures three essential categories of preventive needs, namely Activity, Nutrition and Sleep. Here are a few recommendations: • Log weight, activity, calories and sleep to count your way to achieving healthy goals. • Shoot for half a plate being fruits and vegetables to help prevent diseases to include stroke, Type 2 diabetes, some types of cancer and possible heart disease. Eat eight servings a day. • Maintain a healthy weight and body mass Index or at least make sure the waist measures no more than 40 inches. Having a BMI over 25 classifies as being overweight, and having a BMI more than 30 is considered obese. This puts men at an increased risk for diabetes, high-blood pressure, stroke and other problems. • Get enough exercise – 10,000 steps per day and 150 minutes (30 minutes per day) of moderate-intensity aerobic activity (i.e. brisk walking) every week and muscle-strength-

ening activities on two or more days a week that work all major muscle groups. The benefits include controlling weight, reducing risk of cardiovascular disease and some cancers as well as Type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Exercising regularly strengthens bones and muscles, improves mental health and mood, and the ability to do daily activities. It increases the chances of living longer. • Sleep 7-8 hours a night and maintain a consistent routine. Individuals also should keep up with recommended health evaluations, including the following: • Cholesterol: Once a man turns 35 (or once he reaches 20 if he has risk factors like diabetes, history of heart disease, tobacco use, high-blood pressure or BMI of 30 or over), have cholesterol checked regularly. High-blood cholesterol is one of the major risk factors for heart disease. • Blood pressure: Have blood pressure checked every two years. • Cardiovascular disease: Beginning at age 45 and through 79, men should ask their doctor if he should take aspirin every day to help lower the risk of a heart attack. • Colorectal cancer: Beginning at age 50 and through age 75, get tested for colorectal cancer.

• Other cancers: Ask your doctor if you should be tested for prostate, lung, oral, skin, testicular or other cancers. • Sexually transmitted diseases: Talk to a doctor to see whether it is necessary to be tested for sexually transmitted diseases. • Depression: Those who feel “down” or have little interest in doing things they usually enjoy, should talk to their doctor about depression. • Abdominal aortic aneurysm: If between 65-75 and have smoked 100 or more cigarettes in a lifetime, ask your doctor to screen you for an abdominal aortic aneurysm. • Diabetes: If blood pressure is higher than 135/80, have a doctor to test for diabetes. • Tobacco use: If you smoke or use tobacco, talk to your doctor about quitting. For tips on quitting, visit www.smokefree.gov/ or https://www.ucanquit2.org/ Kenner Army Health Clinic welcomes beneficiaries Monday- Friday, June 13-17, 10 a.m. - noon with an educational and informational display of men’s health information and services available at KAHC or local network partners in the clinic pharmacy waiting area. For details, call (804) 734-9086. – Kenner Army Health Clinic

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EVENTS Registration for ACS/ ARC Youth Leadership Camps | Ongoing Registration is open for the Army Community Service and American Red Cross sixth annual Youth Leadership Program. The first week will introduce teens to the military areas of service on post July 11-15. The second week â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 1-5 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; will be hosted by the Fort Lee Department of Emergency Services. The program is open to all military and DOD dependents between the ages of 13-17. The registration deadline is July 1. For details, call (804) 731-5682 or email christy.carneal@redcross.org.

FMWR Free Family Summer Movies | June 10 Family and MWR will kick off a free family summer movie series with a showing of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Peanuts Movieâ&#x20AC;? June 10, 7 p.m., at the Lee Theater. It is open to the community. Snacks, candy and drinks will be available for purchase. Future movies will be shown July 8 and Aug. 12. For details, call (804) 734-2899 or visit leemwr.com.

Read 2 Rover at Library | June 14 The Family and MWR Fort Lee Community Library will host a Read 2 Rover program June 14, 5:30-6:30 p.m., on the 2nd floor of the Army Logistics University, building 12240, 34th Street. The free activity includes reading with, or showing picture books to, certified therapy dogs from Caring Canines. It is open to all ages. Registration is requested. Children 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The

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program is offered the second Tuesday of each month. For details, call (804) 765-8095.

Right Arm Night | June 15 Right Arm Night takes place every third Wednesday, 4 p.m., at the HideAway, 5th Street, building 15013. The next two nights are June 15 and July 20. Drink specials and free snacks will be available with free pool. It is open to all ranks and services â&#x20AC;&#x201C; military or civilian. For details, call (804) 765-1523.

TECHEXPO | June 16 The 2016 TECHEXPO is set for June 16, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the Regimental Community Center. More than 20 companies are expected at the free event. Featured technologies include cloud computing, 3D virtual training, data protection and security, hardware and software solution, cyber security and defense, network infrastructure, digital interoperability and more. For details, call (804) 765-4629.

262nd QM Battalion Hosts Blood Drive | June 25 Romeo Company, 262nd Quartermaster Battalion, will host an Armed Services Blood Program blood drive June 25, 8:3011:30 a.m., at the 262nd QM Bn. headquarters. All blood types are needed, especially 0 negative and AB types. Soldiers who complete screening will receive two additional hours on their pass for June 25-26. For details, email modesty.l.worsley. mil@mail.mil or call (919) 302-4132.

Strong Bonds Retreat for Single Military | June 25 A free one-day communications training workshop for single military members

is set for June 25, 9:30 a.m., at Great Wolf Lodge, Williamsburg. The Strong Bonds program will be led by Chaplain (Maj.) Todd Kepley using the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Five Love Languages for Singles.â&#x20AC;? Childcare is available. For registration and details, call (757) 229-9700 or (804) 734-0968.

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.

S4L Business Seminar | June 29

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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 Thunder Bowl | Until Aug. 31 Fort Lee families can come out and bowl instead of staying home on rainy days until Aug. 31 at the Fort Lee Bowling Center, building 9040. Parents can bowl for free when participating with a paid childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game each day that it rains. This is subject to lane availability. The Fort Lee Bowling Center, is located on Battle Drive. For details, call (804) 734-6860.

QM Scramble | June 11 The 2016 Quartermaster Scramble is set for June 11, 7:30 a.m., at the Cardinal Golf Club. Proceeds benefit the QM Foundation. The cost is $40 for members and $65 for all others. The scramble includes door prizes, a post-event meal and more. For registration and details, call (804) 748-7109 or email chukster5@ verizon.net or 734-4339 or email gmfoundation01@gmail.com.

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

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VWM Artifacts Road Show | June 11 A free Artifacts Roadshow will be held June 11, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., at the Virginia War Memorial, 621 Belvidere St., Richmond. VWM Curator Jesse Smith and two other experts will be on hand to review old uniform caps or helmets, medals and ribbons, flags, swords, rifles, canteens and other military memorabilia. No appraisals or monetary evaluations can be offered. Firearms, weapons and ordnance items will be inspected and tagged for safety prior to review. Vendors or dealers are prohibited at this event. For details, call (804) 786-2060 or visit www.vawarmemorial.org.

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Calendar, continued Freedom Defenders Motorcyle Club | June 14 Members of the Fort Lee community are invited to join the Freedom Defenders Virginia Motorcycle Riders Club June 14, 6 p.m. The meeting location is to be determined. The newly formed organization, which primarily serves to assist jobless and homeless veterans, meets monthly on the second Tuesday. For details, call (804) 861-5976 or email sharpdavid201@aol.com.

Joint Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Leadership Symposium | June 14-15 The 29th annual Joint Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Leadership Symposium, the largest gathering of military women in the nation, is scheduled for June 14-15, at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Arlington. The theme is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Leading with Purpose: Impacting our Future!â&#x20AC;? The speakers include Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James; Under Secretary of the Army Patrick J. Murphy; and retired U.S. Army Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody, the first female four-star general in the U.S. military. For details, visit www.sealeader.org.

Volunteers for Painting Elementary School | June 18-30 The Organization of Concerned Citizens and Churches is seeking volunteers to help paint Dupont Elementary School, 300 South 18th Ave., Hopewell. The group will paint 7:30 a.m. - 10 p.m., Monday-Saturday and 2-10 p.m., Sundays. Volunteers are welcome for any amount of time. For details, email oc3hopewell@gmail. com.

Girls Engineering Club Activity | June 18 Girls, ages 5-9 years old, will collaborate on engineering a GoldieBlox project June 18, 10:30-11:30 a.m., at the Chester

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Library, 11800 Centre St. The program is aimed at helping participants gain confidence in their abilities and the inspiration to pursue science and math. Registration is required. For details, call (804) 318-8977.

Prince George Survivors Day | June 18 The Prince George County Local Emergency Planning Committee will sponsor its 4th annual Survivor Day June 18, 8 a.m. - noon, at J.E.J. Moore Middle School, 11455 Prince George Drive, Disputanta. The event will include workshops with presentations about preparing homes and property before a disaster, first aid, handson CPR demonstration, gun safety and more. The program is open to non-residents. Register at http://survivorday.com. For details, call (804) 690-9225.

Bumblebee Jamboree at Maymont | June 18 The Chesterfield County Virginia Cooperative Extension will host the 5th annual Bumblebee Jamboree June 18, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., at Maymont, 1700 Hampton St., Richmond. Participants at the free family event will view a beehive, see a storytelling puppet show and take part in hands-on activities and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crafts and more. For details, call (804) 751-4401 or email moultona@chesterfield.gov.

American Legion Ride for Warriors | June 18 The 7th annual Ride for the Warriors is set for June 18, noon, at 297 E. Poythress St., Hopewell. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. The cost is $20 per rider and $5 for each passenger. Proceeds benefit the Virginia Department of Veterans Services. The co-sponsor is American Legion Riders, Two Rivers Chapter. For details, email director@vaalr146.org.

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