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/(( :(/&20(6 7+ &+,() 2) 25'1$1&( PROTECTION OFFICE EXPERTS DISCUSS â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;THE ENEMY WITHINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Struggling, hostile or troubled individuals in the Army community can do more harm than foreign adversary agents, according to DPTMS force protection experts here

TOWN HALL All community members are invited to the next information and awards session set for Aug. 17, 1 p.m., in the Lee Theater

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ANTI-TERRORISM AWARENESS MONTH | INSIDER THREATS

Disgruntled, troubled ‘insiders’ can threaten Army communities It is a sad reality, but the United States has been betrayed by people holding positions of trust. Arguably, ‘insiders’ have caused more damage than trained, foreign professional intelligence officers working on behalf of their respective governments.” – Defense Security Service website

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

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.

– Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security and Staff Reports

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showing the inside of a classified information facility. During performance counseling, he reacted violently and was referred for psychiatric treatment. The Army ignored a recommendation from Manning’s supervisor to discharge him and psychological advice that he not be deployed. While his weapon was taken away, he was still allowed access to classified information. Clearly, coworkers and commanders should have been more persistent in their observations and investigations. Had they done so, it could have thwarted his plans to leak documents to unauthorized users. Two important lessons can be learned from these examples – the need for all individuals in the military community to be tuned in to suspicious behavior and knowing the warning signs commonly linked to an insider threat. A few examples of the latter include the following: • Encouraging disruptive behavior or disobedience to orders. • Expressing hatred or intolerance of American society or culture. • Expressing sympathy for organizations that promote violence. • Associating with or expressing support for terrorist groups.

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valued at $1,700 and was awaiting court martial. Elder also was within days of sentencing for a civilian court case in Kansas where he had pleaded guilty (in November 2010) to aggravated assault after punching a woman in the face at a sports bar. Despite numerous examples of high-risk behavior, the Soldier had been allowed to continue performing his regular duties. Sentencing in the Kansas case was even delayed so he could deploy to Afghanistan. In August 2013, Pvt. Bradley (now Chelsea) Manning was sentenced to 35 years in military prison and dishonorably discharged. He had been found guilty of releasing many thousands of classified documents to the website WikiLeaks. Manning had a history of psychological issues including gender identity and oppositional defiant disorders. He had experienced significant family disruptions ranging from divorce and parental alcoholism to school bullying and job losses. His long-term connections to hacker communities also were an indicator of his potential of becoming an insider threat. The private was recommended for discharge while in basic training. He was later reprimanded for posting a YouTube video

Anti-terrorism awareness experts would describe them as one of the most dangerous types of threats to government workers, military personnel and even family members under the right circumstances. Who are they? Believe it or not, it’s members of the DOD team. Preposterous you say? … Not according to those who are keenly aware of the types of threats military agencies face every day. “It is a sad reality, but the United States has been betrayed by people holding positions of trust,” reads a statement on the Defense Security Service website (www. dss.mil). “Arguably,” it continues, “‘insiders’ have caused more damage than trained, foreign professional intelligence officers working on behalf of their respective governments.” Insider threats can run the gamut from those who unwittingly fail to safeguard sensitive or classified information to troubled or hostile individuals who intentionally plan and carry out acts of espionage, terrorism, disclosure of national security information, and so forth. The following are insider threat cases veterans of the Army community may remember: In June 2012, Spc. Ricky G. Elder, 27, shot and killed his battalion commander, Lt. Col. Roy Tisdale, during a safety briefing at Fort Bragg, N.C. Another Soldier, Spc. Michael E. Latham, was wounded in the attack. Elder committed suicide. The legal troubles the Soldier was facing is the most likely motive for the crime. He had been charged with larceny of a toolkit

• Expressing extreme anxiety about or refusing a deployment. • Advocating violence to achieve political, religious or ideological goals. • Purchasing bomb-making materials or obtaining information on bomb construction and use. • Being repeatedly unwilling to comply with rules and regulations, or to cooperate with information security requirements, or appearing disgruntled and violent. Preventing insider threats or terrorist attacks involves much more than physical security measures. Every Army community member must be cognizant of high-risk behaviors that often lead to subversive acts and escalations of violence, and all of us must be willing to say something when we see something suspicious or unsettling. The reporting network includes supervisors for civilians and the military chain of command. Individuals who witness questionable or illegal activity, and those who believe someone is at risk from violent behavior, can call the Fort Lee law enforcement desk at (804) 734-7400. Other resources for information about insider threats and antiterrorism awareness include these websites – https:// iwatcharmy.org/index.html and https:// www.inscom.army.mil/isalute/. Supervisors, commanders and other leaders also play an important role in countering insider threats. They should ensure all personnel receive annual Threat Awareness and Reporting Program training so every member of the Army team has equal knowledge of today’s threats and how they can help. The next sessions are set for Sept. 13, 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., at the Lee Theater.

Amy Perry Col. David Wilson, the incoming Chief of Ordnance, receives the Ordnance Corps colors from Maj. Gen. Darrell K. Williams, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general, during an assumption of command ceremony Wednesday at Whittington Field located on the Ordnance Campus. Wilson replaced Brig. Gen. Kurt Ryan.

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More than two months after the former Chief of Ordnance left his post, Col. David Wilson took charge of the corps during an assumption of command ceremony Wednesday at Whittington Parade Field on the Ordnance Campus. Maj. Gen. Darrell K. Williams, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general, passed the mantle of leadership to Wilson from Col. James Groark, who was the acting commandant and chief during the interim. Williams thanked Groark for continuing the Ordnance mission without any missteps and for his success as acting chief. Assumptions and changes of command are time-honored ceremonies, said Williams. “Each and every one (of these ceremonies) is special because they continue to record the history of our great units and this organization,” said Williams. “Today, we honor two great leaders and showcase the Ordnance Corps. We pass the guidon to commemorate the 40th Chief of Ordnance.” As CG for the last year, Williams said he has a greater appreciation for the 100,000 Soldiers the Ordnance Corps brings to the fight. “We remain a nation at war. Without question, through your training and education of over 27,000 troops both here and at other Ordnance School locations, we clearly could not win the fight without you. “Our Soldiers are the best equipped and

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Maj. Gen. Darrell K. Williams, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general, hands the Ordnance Corps regimental colors to Col. David Wilson, the new Chief of Ordnance, during the ceremony.

trained, and that’s because of the phenomenal work done here at the Ordnance School,” continued Williams. “Thus, the leadership of this great organization is critical, and the role of the branch chief is significant.” The Army leadership has selected the right man at the right time, said Williams, as he welcomed Wilson and his family. “Our 40th Chief of Ordnance is a proven– and I underscore the word ‘proven’ – leader who brings an extraordinary com-

FluMist shelved; replacement vaccine subject to delays On June 22, the Center for Disease Control’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices determined that live attenuated influenza vaccine, also known as the FluMist, should not be used during the 2016-

2017 flu season. Due to this change, Kenner Army Health Clinic anticipates a delay in receiving its influenza vaccine supply. Organizational leaders should ensure their units are scheduling

The 59th Ordnance Brigade color guard pays respect to the American ﬂag while the national anthem plays during the Ord. Corps assumption of command ceremony Wednesday at Whittington Parade Field. Col. David Wilson is the 40th Chief of Ordnance and Commandant of the Ord. School.

bination of talent and experience to the position,” he said. “As you can see from his bio, he has meticulously and successfully served in highly demanding positions in the Army. “There is no question the Soldiers, civilians and family members in the Ordnance Corps remain in good hands,” Williams continued. “I have personally known Dave Wilson for more than a decade, and I know him to be a masterful leader and strategic thinker.” Wilson – who most recently served as the executive officer for the Army Materiel Command – thanked Williams for his comments and said he is proud to serve in the Ordnance Corps. In 1993,

clinics with KAHC’s Preventive Medicine team. The clinic anticipates the flu vaccine will be available around late September or early October for active duty military personnel. In the meantime, KAHC highly discourages service members from receiving vaccines at outside facilities as this will potentially affect readiness numbers due to a delay in reporting to MEDPROS.

he was a field artillery captain and was called to the Ordnance Corps career counselor and told he would be switching to the branch. “I reached out (to another officer) about my chances of staying in field artillery,” Wilson said. “He told me ‘Wilson, the Army has done you a favor. You need to move to Ordnance or get out of the Army.’ “It was pretty clear to me then, and I’m happy today to report I’m glad I went to Ordnance,” he continued. “I’ve never been prouder to be part of this great corps. I’m overwhelmed by the picture of the corps, and I’m humbled by my small piece in that picture.”

In addition, service members should not receive FluMist at retail pharmacies since TRICARE will not reimburse the purchase. If the vaccines are bought, purchasers will have to pay for the cost of the vaccine and the immunization will not count for medical tracking purposes. Active duty Soldiers and vulnerable populations have priority and will be vaccinated first. As soon as more influenza

vaccine becomes available, Family members and retired beneficiaries will have the opportunity to receive the immunizations. KAHC will continue to provide updates as it receives them. For more information, vivist the KAHC website at http:// kenner.narmc.amedd.army.mil/ SitePages/Home.aspx – Kenner Army Health Clinic

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Lee 9/11 memorial event set for Sept. 8 A Remembrance Service observing the 15th anniversary of 9/11 will be held Sept. 8, 8:30-9 a.m. at the lst Logistics Memorial, adjacent to CASCOM. The Fort Lee community is invited to participate. The program will begin with a short welcome from Chaplain (Col.) Claude Crisp, installation chaplain, followed by the singing of “America the Beautiful” and a group of prayers for the 9/11 families still in grief, for the service members still fighting the war on terrorism, for those with scars of war, for the children of the fallen and for the first responders. “We don’t forget. It’s important to gather and to remember,” said Crisp. “We will continue to heal as a nation from that terrible day in our history. At 8:46 a.m., we will pause and a bell will be rung 15 times commemorating the 15th anniversary of 9/11.” He said at 8:47 a.m., there will be 102 seconds of silence for each minute of time between the first airplane crash at 8:46 a.m. and the collapse of the second tower at 10:28 a.m. “We welcome all faiths to the service as we gather around the flagpole,” he said.

Women’s Equality Day Observance | Aug. 22 The installation’s 2016 Women’s Equality Day observance marking the 96th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment Women’s Right to Vote is set for Aug. 22, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., at the Lee Theater. This CASCOM event will be hosted by the Army Logistics University and Logistics Noncommissioned Officer Academy. The entire Fort Lee community is invited to participate in the celebration. The guest speaker will be Rear Adm. Deborah P. Haven, chief of staff, Defense Contract Management Agency International, Fort Lee. The observance will include music from the 392nd Army Band and entertainment by LNCOA and ALU Soldiers. For details, call (804) 734-6498.

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Attendees of last year’s 9/11 Service of Remembrance and Healing bow their heads in a moment of silence and prayer at Memorial Chapel.

The service will conclude with the singing of “Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory.” For details, call (804) 734-6494. – Staff Reports

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All Fort Lee community members are invited to the next Installation Town Hall meeting set for Aug. 17, 1 p.m., at the Lee Theater. This will be the first town hall session led by Col. Adam W. Butler, the new garrison commander. He and Maj. Gen. Darrell K. Williams, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general, will give remarks at the event. Representatives from the Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security; the Provost Marshal Office; Family and MWR; the Post Exchange and other agencies will provide updates on community-related projects and events. Office groups are encouraged to carpool or walk to the venue (if nearby) due to parking limitations in the PXtra-post theater area.

FEGLI Open Season | Sept. 1-30 A Federal Employee’s Group Life Insurance Program Open Season is set for Sept. 1-30. This is the first FEGLI Open Season since 2004. Eligible federal employees can elect any coverage offered including Option C, which covers the lives of eligible family members. Employees do not need to be enrolled to elect coverage. There is no medical exam required and no health questions to answer. The effective date of coverage change is delayed one full year to the beginning of the first day of the first full pay period on or after Oct. 1, 2017, as long as an employee meets pay and duty status requirements. For details, visit https://www.opm.gov/retirement-services/publicationsforms/benefits-administ ration-letters/2016/16-204.pdf.

Wellness Center BODPOD Measurements The Army Wellness Center will offer walk-in body composition assessments via BOD POD every Friday beginning Aug. 12, 8-11:30 a.m., at building 9205, Mahone Avenue. The assessment uses air displacement plethysmography to measure the percentage of lean mass versus fat mass. It will help identify level of risk for various metabolic diseases. Participants should fast two hours prior to coming for the test, wear Spandex attire and refrain from physical activity two hours prior to arrival. For details, call (804) 734-9925. Lesley Atkinson

Col. Tom Rogers, commandant, Army Logistics University, and Bill Butcher, director, Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation, pose with volunteers and children at the awards ceremony for the summer reading program “Read for the Win, at the Lee Theater Aug. 4. A total of 181 children received awards for tracking their reading for six weeks. All who participated received backpacks full of goodies. There were 10 ﬁrst and second place winners for reading the most minutes during the program. The FMWR Community Library-sponsored initiative kicked off at Williams Stadium July 7. In addition, a Story & Craft hour was held every Thursday at Clark Fitness Center.

Parent Central Services Advisory about Website Issues Community members may experience technical difficulties when accessing militarychildcare.com. If unable to access the website, people can visit Parent Central Services to complete a request for care form at building 10624, Yorktown Drive. Office hours are 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. For details, call (804) 765-3852 or 765-3785.

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Candace Ford, Exchange main store manager here, poses with Sgt. 1st Class Philip Mundell, winner of the Harry and David Trip to Alaska Sweepstakes, during a recent check presentation ceremony in the mall area of the Fort Lee shopping facility.

Motor sergeant wins Alaska trip for two DALLAS – Sgt. 1st Class Philip Mundell had always heard good things about Alaska. Friends stationed there told him they loved it, and if he couldn’t get assigned to one of its Army bases, he should at least add it to his “bucket list” of can’t-miss places to go during one’s lifetime. So, when the Transportation Corps motor sergeant previously assigned to the Fort Lee area saw the Army and Air Force Exchange Service had a sweepstakes offering a trip for two to the “Last Frontier,” Mundell decided to throw his hat in the ring ... and he won. Mundell was recently awarded the grand prize – valued at $8,000 – for the Harry and David Trip to Alaska Sweepstakes. The presentation took place at the Fort Lee Exchange main store. The Soldier was randomly selected out of 10,036 worldwide entries. “I was kind of surprised I actually won,” Mundell said. “I try to enter most of the sweepstakes I find interesting and realize the odds of getting even a con-

solation prize are low. To nail the top prize is huge. ” After the prize presentation at Fort Lee, Mundell and his wife, Sylvia, underwent a permanent change of station to Fort Carson, Colo. “Even though Philip and Sylvia are no longer at Fort Lee, we’re still so glad we got to reward such a deserving military family with this prize,” said Exchange General Manager Rita Inchaurregui-Powell. Mundell said he’ll be retiring soon after 20 years of service. He and his wife are planning on taking their cruise at the beginning of next year. “After moving, retiring and getting everything situated, (the trip to Alaska) is going to be like a bonus vacation,” Mundell said. In July, another Lee Exchange customer, Luis Matias, won one of the top $500 gift card prizes in the Frito Lay Sweepstakes. Exchange contests are frequently announced in the Traveller and online at www.shopmyexchange. com. –AAFES

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Soldiers from Charlie Company, 262nd Quartermaster Battalion, pose with youngsters from Dinwiddie County during a July 27 community outreach project in which they assisted the Central Virginia Food Bank with ofďŹ&#x201A;oading, bagging and distributing donated groceries. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The group accomplished in three hours what normally takes about two days to achieve,â&#x20AC;? said Sarajean Andrews, the Dinwiddie area CVFB coordinator. The volunteers completed more than 200 donations, even going as far as helping recipients load the groceries in their cars. The elementary school-aged kids pitched in by pushing carts, placing items in bags and doing other simple tasks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Helping the residents of Dinwiddie County through this program reinforced the Army value of selďŹ&#x201A;ess service and continued to build upon the positive relationship between Fort Lee and the surrounding communities,â&#x20AC;? noted the company command team that led the 15-Soldier contingent.

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First Sgt. Jamil Long and other members of an Alpha Company, 16th Ordnance Battalion, team demonstrate their strength and endurance while performing broad jumps during the 59th Ord. Brigade Crucible Challenge July 22. Over 50 competitors, including Brigade Commander Col. Sean Davis took part in the second annual competition that required each team to negotiate obstacles, which tested mental and physical abilities. Knowledge of ordnance history was assessed at one station. Physical challenges included a wall climb, a dumb-bell carry, an agility run and others. In addition to building teamwork and cohesion, the challenge is a proven morale-builder with winning teams enjoying bragging rights and competitors being authorized to wear the â&#x20AC;&#x153;covetedâ&#x20AC;? crucible belt buckle.

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RECOGNIZING CIVILIANS | SPOTLIGHT

-25'$1 ),(/'6 Hometown: Prince George County Age: 23 Family: “I have lots of family in the local area. I’m an only child, so no brothers and sisters. My cousin – who is my best friend – also is from this area.” Job title: Child youth program assistant at the Youth Center How long have you been involved with CYSS? “I’ve been at the Youth Center for the past two years, and before that I worked at the School-Aged Center as well. I grew up on Fort Lee, so I’ve been through these centers when I was younger. Previously, I worked for child and youth services on a Marine Corps installation in North Carolina. My mother married a Marine who was stationed on Fort Lee, and we moved away

for a bit, but I came back because this is home for me.” Duties: “We watch the kids. Someone said ‘we’re a babysitter,’ but that’s not exactly right. I’m usually in the gym with them and playing basketball or playing video games on a XBOX. They don’t need babysitters at this age – just an adult presence.” Thoughts on your working environment: “I like it a lot because I like working with kids so much. I really like my boss – Yashica Harris – because she was in my position when I was younger. She was here when I was a kid. A lot of the staff I’ve known for a long time.” Challenges of your job: “If the kids have a problem, it’s hard to get them to talk to us. You can

see they have a problem, but they don’t always open up. That can be frustrating.” Motivation for job: “I really like working with kids.” One thing you can’t live without: “Fishing. I like to go to Lake Chesdin. I grew up fishing.” Favorite vacation: “Outer Banks, N.C. My family goes there every year, and we crab and fish.” Pet peeves: “I hate a mess.

Everything has to be clean. If I set a time to do something, I want to do the activity at that time.” Favorite book: “‘American Sniper’ by Chris Kyle. I love anything that has to do with war – books or movies.” Favorite food: “Mexican.” Worst fear: “I hate snakes and spiders.” Talents: “I was really good at baseball when I was younger, and I’m good at other sports.” Hobbies: “Fishing, hunting and bowling.” Life lesson to share: “Don’t take anything for granted. When I was younger, I was really quiet, but then I joined the Youth Center so I got out there more. Don’t hold back.” Name someone you admire: “A big influence for me is my Uncle Jeff. He’s been like a father to me. He’s taken me to football games and my first

Notre Dame game – I’m a huge fan. I also admire my cousin. He’s a year older than me – he’s like an older brother. Seeing him doing everything right made an impact on me.” What do you expect from your leaders? “Keep a nice work environment. My boss – we all love her and she gives us room to do what we need to do. She lets us work without hovering over us.” What is something people would be surprised to know about you? “I sing. I’m quiet at work and they don’t think I talk a lot, but I do outside of work. I also love country music.” Future aspirations: “Go back to school and finish my degree. I used to want to be a teacher, but I’m not sure about that. I love kids, so I want to do something in that area.” – Compiled by Amy Perry

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ORT PICKETT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Soldiers from the 246th Quartermaster Company (Mortuary Affairs), a U.S. Army Reserve unit based in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, approached the simulated wreckage of a UH-1 Huey helicopter with a purpose but also with caution. They found two survivors and two casualties among the debris field that littered the location. What normally would be a search and recovery mission now was a rescue operation as the platoon secured the crash site and attended to the wounded all under the watchful eyes of observer controllers and trainers. Once the survivors were evacuated, they could turn their attention to the fallen, taking all the necessary steps to return them to their loved ones. This scenario was one of many that have played out in the woods and mock villages across Fort Pickett during Mortuary Affairs Exercise 2016, also known as MAX-16. The three-rotation exercise running from June through August is designed to test the capabilities of U.S. Army Reserve mortuary affairs units from around the globe. In addition to the 246th, the U.S. Army Reserve has five other Mortuary Affairs units â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 311th Quartermaster Company, based in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico; the 387th Quartermaster Company based in Los Angeles; 673rd Quartermaster Company based in Dover, Del., the 1019th Quartermaster Company based in Staten Island, N.Y.; and the 962nd Quartermaster Company based in Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam and Fort Richardson, Alaska. Exercise planners said MAX-16 trains mortuary affairs collective tasks to include search and recovery missions, and operating both Mortuary Affairs Collection Points, or MACPs, and a Theater Mortuary Evacuation Point, also known as a TMEP. Collecting simulated human remains, accounting for personal effects, processing paperwork, keeping a chain of custody through the MACP to the TMEP, and preparing the flag-draped transfer case for return to the U.S. are just a few of the many steps to return Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fallen heroes with

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trainers came from Fort Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 54th and 111th QM companies. They carefully scrutinized individual and unit tasks and pointed out ways they can improve their processes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have the most experience in deploying. They have all the knowledge we need to ensure our Soldiers are well prepared before we get to theater,â&#x20AC;? Pantajo said. Frank Rivero, who served as the sergeant major for the Joint Mortuary Affairs Center at Fort Lee and is the operations officer at the center, said it takes a special kind of person to work in mortuary affairs. Rivero should know â&#x20AC;&#x201C; heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worked in the field for 32 years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If this doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t touch you to the heart â&#x20AC;&#x201C; making sure families are taken care of by

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(ABOVE) A Soldier with the U. S. Army Reserveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 962nd Quartermaster Company (Mortuary Affairs) based in Guam, prepares the ďŹ nal paperwork, tags and identiďŹ cation lock that will be placed on a simulated human remains pouch during the exercise.

every Soldier can do. It must be done, but it must be done with reverence and respect and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;no failâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; mission. You have to return that individual back to his or her family and they expect that â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they are owed that,â&#x20AC;? Harper said. Many Soldiers in this field also work in similar fields in civilian communities. Funeral homes, forensics and coronerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offices are some of the similar civilian occupations. And many of them will tell you itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s different when they have to handle the remains of a fallen Soldier. U.S. Army Reserve Spc. Laila Shaibi, a mortuary affairs specialist with the 387th, knows all too well the importance of the job. When she is not wearing the uniform, she

works as an autopsy assistant in the county coronerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office in Bakersfield, Calif. While studying for a criminal justice degree, Shaibi decided to enlist in the U.S. Army Reserve as a mortuary affairs specialist in 2011. That experience helped her qualify for the job in the coronerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office, she said. She added her day-to-day duties directly relate to her military duties. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think working in the coronerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office has given me a lot of experience I can give to our Soldiers when processing remains,â&#x20AC;? Shaibi said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But working as a mortuary affairs specialist is a lot different than working as an autopsy assistant. In mortuary affairs, not only are you

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doing search and recovery missions, but youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re working at a collection point or a TMEP.â&#x20AC;? She said her friends and others often ask her if she gets emotional when doing either job. For her job at the coronerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office, she said she does what she needs to do to get it done and not let her emotions get the best of her. But, as a mortuary affairs specialist, she said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to not let emotions come into play. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help but get emotional when Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m working with Soldiers,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a big difference.â&#x20AC;? Rivero and others in this specialized field said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very different when they open a hu-

man remains pouch and see another Soldier lying there before them. Sgt. 1st Class Adan Flores, the senior observer coach/trainer with the 111th QM Co., has been working in the field for 21 years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is not the easiest job, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a job not everyone can do,â&#x20AC;? Flores said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve told my Soldiers that, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work for that colonel or that sergeant major. I work for the family, getting their loved one home and closing that chapter of their lives.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Flores said all Soldiers in this difficult career field stand for dignity, reverence and respect. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That is what we stand for. We do not veer off that. We do not step aside, and we stick to that at all times,â&#x20AC;? Flores said.

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(CLOCKWISE FROM TOP) Mya Jefferson uses a halligan bar to bust in a breaching door during the American Red Cross/Army Community Service Youth Leadership Program Aug. 1-5 at Fort Lee Fire Station 2. Fort Lee firefighters spent a week teaching 15 local teens basic firefighting skills. • Fire Inspector Alan Paige assists a participant using Purple K Powder to put out flames during a training session. • Firefighter Brad Hutson watches over teens conducting a search and rescue by feeling the entire space in the hallway in search of fallen victims. • Firefighter medic Kris Emond helps Ashton Walker with a figure-8-on-a-bightknot, which is used to make a strong loop for an anchor point. • Firefighter Stephen Suthord shows Ariel Alexis Martinez images on a thermal imaging camera at the burner on the gas stove. The camera is used to seek heat through smoke, darkness or heat-permeable barriers.

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KENNER CONNECTION | BACK-TO-SCHOOL

Time for shots, school physicals Celia Murray Wilkerson Pediatric Clinic

Parents, it’s time to update your children’s immunization records and physical exams for the coming school year if you haven’t done so already. Kenner Army Health Clinic works on an appointment-only basis and they’re going fast! There are certain instances with older children where immunizations can be given without an appointment. This is generally a walk-in service provided by the pediatric clinic as time allows. Who needs to come in? Military dependents entering kindergarten need immunization and physical exam records completed. Children also may need a

Kenner Army Health Clinic offers extended hours for school physicals Wilkerson Pediatric Clinic has scheduled extended hours to provide back-to-school physicals. From Aug. 16 - Sept. 19, additional appointments will be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 - 5:30 p.m. Call (804) 734-9125 for more information lead screening if they did not have one during a previous well-baby exam. Older children enrolling in Virginia schools for the first time also need a physical exam.

Generally, exams for youngsters already enrolled in the Virginia school system are not required yearly and need not be scheduled unless they require an annual sports physical or if they are involved in a special program that requires medical screening annually. Head Start is an example of a program that may require an annual physical. Remember, sports physicals for high school athletes must be completed and dated after May 1. The rule does not apply to children involved in sports through Child, Youth and School Services – their physical is good for a year from the time it is completed. CYSS physicals do not have the same May 1 date requirement.

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from outside providers, eyeglasses if worn by the child and any forms the school or daycare requires for enrollment or participation. The provider will be able to complete up to two forms during the visit. If you need additional forms completed, they will be available for pickup at a later time. Many parents use this opportunity to review, renew or provide powers of attorney if someone other than them is authorized to bring a child in for medical appointments. These documents are scanned in to the medical record system for the beneficiary’s convenience. From the entire KAHC team, enjoy the rest of your summer. Parents, feel free to call the pediatric clinic at the number previously provided if have questions or use the Relay Health Secure Messaging System.

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Rugger gets All-Army invite T. Anthony Bell Senior Writer/Special Projects

Transitioning from one sport to another is often a difficult undertaking â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an endeavor that takes time, effort, a crawl-walk-run mindset and the understanding dramatic results should not be expected. None of this seemingly applied to 1st Lt. Benjamin Smith. The 111th Quartermaster Company Soldier not only switched from baseball to rugby in 2011 as a freshmen in college but helped lead his team to the 2011 NCAA Division III crown the same year. Not surprisingly, he was dubbed the tournamentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most valuable player. More recently, the Chesterfield County native earned an invitation to the All Army

Rugby Sevens trial camp that starts Saturday at Camp Williams, Utah. The 24-year-old Smith is somewhat nonchalant about his switchover achievement, brushing it off as a combination of skill and athleticism he picked up as a participant in several high school sports â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the hand-eye coordination he learned as a baseball player, the quickness he developed in football and the tackling he honed in football and wrestling. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All of those things culminated into effective game play for rugby,â&#x20AC;? said the Matoaca High School graduate. Smithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s improbable road to rugby began when a desire to play baseball for Longwood University failed to materialize. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work out, so I

was kind of looking around for something new,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love sports and the challenges they bring.â&#x20AC;? Some Longwood team ruggers who lived in his dorm saw him play football and invited him to come out and watch them compete. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought it was pretty crazy,â&#x20AC;? he recalled. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know anything about it and thought Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d give it a shot.â&#x20AC;? Smith said his openness toward learning made him receptive toward the English-born fringe sport that could be described as an edgy mix of football and soccer. His mentality to continue learning opened the door for success. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have a growth mindset,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never about proving myself. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about improving, and any obstacle I come up against

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is something I can learn from.â&#x20AC;? In addition to mindset and athleticism, conditioning has been a key factor in his game and vital for anyone desiring success in sevens, a faster-paced game than traditional rugby, said Smith. The kinesiology major keeps himself ready with a daily routine of air-assault physical training with his

unit and additional workouts during the evenings. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I will normally travel up to Richmond at night and do some rugby-specific drills,â&#x20AC;? he said. All of it is needed in his pursuit of a spot on the All Army team. It is the reigning three-time Armed Forces champion. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve looked at the roster and every single one of

them are All-American or Olympic players,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re studs. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a lot to learn. Athletically, I think I have a good shot, but knowing the game and knowing their system is everything in sevens.â&#x20AC;? Smith received a glimpse of the system after accepting invitations to play with the team on three occasions within the past year. Though traveling by air to different states does indicate a sense of commitment, airplanes donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t score goals or make tackles. Smith knows his play will be the deciding factor, and he is enthusiastic about the opportunity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just excited because this is something I really wanted to do since I got into the Army,â&#x20AC;? he said. Rugby sevens is a more exciting, albeit shorter, game than traditional rugby. It gets the name â&#x20AC;&#x153;sevensâ&#x20AC;? from the number of players on each side rather than the 15-member squads needed to play the traditional game. Furthermore, the sevens games consist of 7-minute rather than 40-minute halves.

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LOCAL ACTIVITIES

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EVENTS FMWR Free Movie â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;X-men Apocalypseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; | Aug. 12 Family and MWR concludes its free family summer movie series with a showing of â&#x20AC;&#x153;X-men Apocalypseâ&#x20AC;? Aug. 12, 7 p.m., at the Lee Theater. It is open to the community. Snacks, candy and drinks will be available for purchase. For details, call (804) 734-2899 or visit leemwr.com and the Fort Lee FMWR Facebook page.

Troops to Teachers Brief | Aug. 12 A Troops to Teachers briefing is scheduled for Aug. 12, 10 a.m., at the Army Education Center, 700 Quarters Road, building 12400. The free program provides information and referral services to participants interested in a second career in public educa-

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Kenner Organizational Day | Aug. 12 Kenner Army Health Clinic, Troop Medical Clinic 1 and Mosier Troop Medical Clinic will curtail services Aug. 12, 11 a.m., for an organization day. All services will resume normal hours of operation Aug. 15. Patients who need medical care when the clinic is closed, and after 4 p.m. on regular workdays, should call the nurse advice line at 1-800-874-2273 and choose option 1. For an emergency, call 9-1-1 or report to the nearest emergency room.

FMWR Cornhole Tourney | Aug. 20 FMWR will host a free Cornhole Tournament Aug. 20, 6 p.m., at the

HideAway, 5th Street, building 15013. This event feature offer music and prizes for first-and second-place finishers. Teams can enter or individuals will be paired with a group. The next tourney will be held Sept. 17. For details, call (804) 765-1539.

Director Caroline Mincks seeks 12 actors, ages 10 -18, for a variety of roles. Those auditioning should be ready to read from the script and sing a prepared song. No performers are paid. Rehearsals begin immediately after casting for an Oct. 7-16 production run. For details, call (804) 734-6629.

Lee 10-Miler Team Car/ Bike Wash Fundraiser | Aug. 20 The Fort Lee 10-Miler team will host a car and bike wash to raise money for trip expenses to compete at the Army 10-Miler Aug. 20, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., at Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly Auto Parts, Oaklawn Boulevard, Hopewell. The race is Oct. 9 in Washington D.C. For details, call (404) 670-3572.

Lee Playhouse Auditions | Aug. 27 The Theater Company at Fort Lee will hold auditions for â&#x20AC;&#x153;School House Rock Live! Jr.â&#x20AC;? Aug. 27, 10 a.m., at the Lee Theater, building 4300 Mahone Avenue.

ACS ACS Stress Management Session | Aug. 16 A free Stress Management class is scheduled for the third Tuesday of every month, noon - 1 p.m, at Army Community Service, building 1231, Mahone Ave. The next two dates are Aug. 16 and Sept. 20. Participants will receive free admission to one Yoga session at MacLaughlin Fitness Center. For registration and details, call (804) 734-6381.

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Calendar, continued SPORTS & FITNESS FMWR 3-D Archery Shoot | Aug. 20 Fort Lee Family and MWR Outdoor Recreation will hold a 3-D Archery Shoot Competition on Aug. 20, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., at the archery range adjacent to building 15014 on 5th Street. There will be seven divisions of competition. The cost is $10 per adult, $8 for Fort Lee permit holders, $5 for youth ages 13-17, and $3 for cubs 12 and under. For details, call (804) 765-2212.

FMWR Camping Trip | Aug. 27-28 Fort Lee Outdoor Recreation will host an overnight camping trip to Pocahontas State Park Aug. 27-28. The group will depart Aug. 27 at 8:30 a.m. from the recreation facility at 15014 5th St. There will be a variety of wilderness adventure activities including fishing, mountain biking, kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming and more. The cost is $35 per person. Some activities require rental admission fees. Reservations are required. For details, call (804) 765-2212 or visit leemwr.com.

YOUTH CYSS Fall Soccer Registration | Until Aug. 19 Child, Youth and School Services is conducting fall soccer registration for ages 3-14, until Aug. 19, at CYSS

Parent Central Services, building 10624, Yorktown Drive. The cost is $20 for ages 3-5 for military, DOD Civilians and contractors, and $30 for all others. The cost for ages 6-14 is $40 and $50, respectively. All participants must be registered with CYSS. The post youth program also is in need of coaches for all sports for the upcoming season. For registration and details, call (804) 765-3852.

Learn to Water Ski | Aug. 12, 24 Water ski lessons will be offered by CYSS in conjunction with Outdoor Recreation Aug. 12 and 24, 1-4 p.m. The class is for youths, ages 8-17. The cost is $30 per person. Participants should meet at the water ski launch, Appomattox Small Boat Harbor, 1604 Fine St., Prince George. Life jackets will be provided. Registration must be made at Parent Central Services, building 10624. For details, call (804) 765-3852.

CYSS SKIES Archery Class | Aug. 15 Fort Lee Child, Youth and School Services will hold an archery class in conjunction with Fort Lee Outdoor Recreation Aug. 15, 1 p.m., at 15014 5th St. The cost is $12. Parents of children, ages 7-10, must remain on-site for the class duration. For registration and details, call (804) 765-3852.

CYSS Openings Available | Ongoing Child, Youth and School Services has

openings in its full-day childcare, part-day preschool, School-Age Services and middle school and teen programs. The cost varies based on rank, income and employee status. For details or to enroll children, call (804) 765-3852 or 765-3785.

CYSS Geocaching Scavenger Hunt | Aug. 22 A Geocaching Scavenger Hunt, hosted by Fort Lee Child, Youth and School Services, will be held Aug. 22, noon - 2 p.m., on the CYSS campus. The event is for ages 9 and older. The cost is $6 per person. Participants will learn how to identify clues and use tracking technologies to locate their objective. 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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American Legion 70th Anniversary Open House | Aug. 14 American Legion Post 284 will celebrate its 70th anniversary at an open house Aug. 14, noon - 4 p.m., at 505 Springdale Road, Colonial Heights. The public is invited. The event will include various displays, children’s games with Winnie the Pooh, a moon bounce, free food, music by the band The Responders and more. For details, call (804) 526-4167.

Chesterﬁeld Job Fair | Aug. 17 5380 Oaklawn Blvd., Prince George, VA 23875

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My First School Bus Safety Program | Aug. 17 New kindergartners and their parents or guardians are invited to practice getting on and off a school bus Aug. 19, 10:30 a.m.

- 1 p.m., at the Chester Library, 11800 Centre St. Registration is required. For details, call (804) 318-8977.

USAF Gen. Jumper Talk at VWM | Aug. 17 Retired Air Force Gen. John P. Jumper will present a program entitled, “Our Nation – Retreating Isolationist or Global Policy Leader,” Aug. 17, 6:30 p.m., at the Virginia War Memorial, 621 South Belvidere St., Richmond. Jumper served as the 17th Chief of Staff of the USAF. Tickets are $50 each. For details, visit www.vawarmemorial. org or call (804) 786-2176.

Sciencetellers Dragons and Demons Event | Aug. 20 Children in grades K-5 will hear a tale about two brave villagers in a faraway world who must release a fire-breathing dragon to save their kingdom Aug. 20, 1:30-2:30 p.m., at the Ettrick-Matoaca Library, 4501 River Road, Chesterfield. Participants at the free program will learn about changing states of matter featuring interactive and explosive experiments with dry ice, fog, bubbles, flying rockets and more. Registration is required. For details, call (804) 318-8688.

Face the Forest 5K | Aug. 20 The Face the Forest 5-K through the woods and fields of Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest is set for Aug. 20, 8 a.m., in Bedford County near Lynchburg. Runners will face obstacles during the 3.1-mile trek including climbing walls, balancing teeter-totters, flipping tires and more. Teams of all ages can enter. Free pizza will be served at the finish line. For details, visit poplarforest.org/ facetheforest.

Harbor Blast Concert | Aug. 20 Cedar Creek and Double Clutch will perform Aug. 20, 5 p.m., at the Appomattox Boat Harbor, 1604 Fine St., Prince George. Admission is $10. Children under 17 are admitted free. A variety of food and beverages will be available for purchase. There is free parking. Lawn chairs are welcome, but no coolers are permitted. For details, call (804) 536-1200 or visit www.harborblast.com.

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