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Battalion awareness event encourages struggling Soldiers to seek help SEE PAGE 10 RETIRED AIRMAN TAKES JOURNEY ACROSS AMERICA Starting in Las Vegas over four months ago, Thomas Hudsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2,400-mile walking adventure on behalf of military veterans will conclude in Washington D.C. SEE PAGE 13

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POW-MIA EVENT Annual post observance honors fallen, missing troops and recognizes 50th anniversary of Vietnam War SEE PAGE 3

LEE HISPANIC HERITAGE EVENT Annual observance set for Oct. 11 at Lee Theater; program includes music, dancing, food tasting

TRACKING TOOL Emergency planners emphasize importance of Armyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s online personnel accountablity and assessment system

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COMMENTARY | INSTALLATION IMPROVEMENT

DPW enhances post conditions ity for workers to take immediate action on any problems in real time. • A new service desk has been established to operate at all times and uses the latest call center technology to track and record all incoming calls, and send text notifications to all personnel after normal working hours. To reach the service desk, call (804) 451-1914. • Energy/resource conservation has outfitted 40 facilities with 280 energy star certified LED lights; installed over 3,300 WaterSense/low water use fixtures; retrocommissioned heating, ventilating/ventilation and air conditioning systems for 30 buildings with 1 million square feet of space that saved approximately 15 percent in overall energy costs. • Management efficiency is now in place, which has reduced “reactive” service desk calls and increased planned/predictive

Introduced four years ago, the Commissary Rewards Card’s popularity with patrons is only growing with more than 1 million active users as of July 13, according to the Defense Commissary Agency officials. “The fact that we passed the 1 million mark in registered users is testament to the popularity of digital coupons,” said Marye

Dobson, manager of DeCA’s Commissary Rewards Card program. “We work with our industry partners to provide our patrons with the type of digital coupons they want most. “The Commissary Rewards Card goes that extra step and saves patrons even more on top of their commissary benefit,” she added.

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

Some fast facts about the digital coupon redemption system illustrate its popularity: • Users have redeemed over 9 million coupons • Users have saved more than $10 million on their grocery purchases • Users also can benefit from promotions and contests specially designed by DeCA’s indus-

try partners for the Commissary Rewards Card The card’s services are available through apps on both Android and iPhone/iPad devices, which makes it handy for onthe-go shopping. The apps also include information on the closest store to the patron and feature promotions and contests tied to the Rewards Cards. Authorized shoppers who prefer to load coupons to their cards from a computer can go to the Rewards Card page where they also can find program information and register their cards.

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.

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DeCA’s industry partners are also getting in on the game creating promotions and contests specially designed for the Commissary Rewards Card. Dobson pointed out that some of the promotions and contests will only be available to card users. For customer service questions, patrons should call Inmar at (855)829-6219 or send an email to commissarysupport@inmar. com. Customers can also visit the Rewards Card FAQ page for a list of frequently asked questions. – Defense Commissary Agency

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cesses, and unmatched service levels. A summary of the significant improvements is only a small portion of the enhancements accomplished by the team to make more efficient public works organizations in the Department of Defense. • The workload improvements in three years have resulted in the completion of over 24,000 service calls, 10,000 preventive maintenance work orders, 70,000 filter changes and maintenance of over 13,000 pieces of mechanical equipment each year with a 99 percent on-time completion rate. • Mobile device employment was implemented for all DPW/Skookum craftsman and quality control personnel to use with tracking maintenance/repair actions and quality control. The system is paperless and puts mainframe power in the workers’ hands. Its’ functions include maintenance histories, hazard avoidance and the capabil-

Members of the Fort Lee community have seen a number of enhancements to the installation’s grounds, including improvements to snow and ice removal operations in the last few years. This is due to a contract between the Directorate of Public Works and Skookum Contract Services. This service began in 2013 working under the federal AbilityOne Program to provide public works and environmental support services on Fort Lee. In the third year of the contract, the joint team has made advancements in the delivery of public works and environmental services. Other improvements are only visible behind the scenes, such as preventative maintenance on heating, ventilation and air-conditioning equipment. The team now has a state-of-the-art work management system that includes leading edge technologies, ISO-9001 certified pro-

work and instilled a total ownership within the workforce. This helps ease the burden of facility work on post workers and building managers. In addition, the team has achieved a steady decline in heating/cooling service calls, indicating the program also been successful in improving climate controls and overall facility conditions. • Improved workforce safety/health and post environmental compliances by integrating lead/asbestos survey information into a handheld device; improving storm water and emergency power management/ reporting; re-invigorating recycling practices; and focusing on safe and environmentally conscious work practices. The DPW/Skookum team would like to encourage customer feedback to continue improvements. To use the ICE process to provide feedback on services, visit https://icemgr.disa.mil/admin/login/index. cfm?fa=login_form

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Pvt. Shakiyla Reid from Papa Company, 244th Quartermaster Battalion, uses the acronym ACE (ask, care, escort) to explain the steps Soldiers should take when helping battle buddies who are struggling. It was part of Suicide Awareness Day Friday.

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Guest speaker Ann Mills-GrifďŹ ths addresses those gathered for the Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War and POW/MIA National Recognition Day Luncheon Sept. 15 at the Lee Club.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nobody appreciates our military more than I and the other families who have lost loved ones. Carry on and know that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re behind you.â&#x20AC;? Those words, from Ann Mills-Griffiths, came after the Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War and POW/MIA National Recognition Day Luncheon Friday at the Lee Club. The expression from the eventâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guest speaker, however, could easily serve as a summation of her decades-long efforts to bring U.S. service members home or the message of resolve and hope she conveyed to community members who gathered for the occasion. The current CEO and chairman of the board of directors, National League of POW/MIA Families, said her commitment is based on the simple principles of reciprocity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to send people into combat, into harmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s way in various areas, then itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our obligation to stand behind them and do our best to bring them home,â&#x20AC;? she said. The annual event, a collaboration between the installation and Association of the U.S. Army, attracted roughly 200 uniformed personnel, veterans, Department of Defenseaffiliated civilians and others to include several Gold Star fam-

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ily members of those who were lost while on active duty. Mills-Griffiths, sister of Navy Cmdr. James B. Mills, a Naval Reserve officer and crew member of a plane shot down over North Vietnam during the war, has had a long relationship with the National League of Families. She was executive director and CEO of the nonprofit for 30 years, partially relinquishing her duties in 2011. Mills-Griffiths also was a founding member of the POW/ MIA Interagency Group, a government component responsible for policy development and

Those gathered for the POW/MIA National Recognition Day Luncheon Sept. 15 at the Lee Club pay their respects during the singing of the national anthem.

furthering relations with countries in Southeast Asia. In her work with the NLF, she has developed relationships with families, discussed issues with high-level government officials and participated in negotiations with leaders of foreign

:KLWH +RXVH DGYLVRU\ 3UHVLGHQW SODQV WULS WR )RUW /HH RQ 6HSW President Barack Obama will visit Fort Lee Wednesday to meet with service members, veterans and other representatives of the military community and thank them for their service to the nation. He also will participate in a recorded CNN Town Hall meeting with news anchor Jake Tapper, which will air nationally that evening. Opportunities to meet the president while heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s here will be

extremely limited. The town hall participants are being selected by CNN with assistance from Fort Lee. Those individuals are receiving a direct invitation to the event. The town hall is not open to others in the military community or the general public. Command representatives are working with the White House to determine who may be allowed to participate in other parts of the

visit. Details of the presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s itinerary also are being controlled for security purposes. If additional information becomes available early next week, it will be announced through directorate and military organization chains of command. Community members should expect some disruptions in post services a in connection with this visit. On-post traffic delays on

governments in continuing efforts to account for U.S. service members. During her speech, MillsGriffiths talked about the challenges of navigating through governmental bureaucracy, dealing with the shifting land-

the day of the visit also are likely, and the Public Affairs Office will make every effort to publish updated information when given the OK to do so by the White House security team. The town hall will focus on national security, foreign policy and veterans issues. The president will field questions from the audience comprised of active duty troops and reservists, veterans of the Global War on Terrorism and past conflicts back to military family members and others. The program will air at 9 p.m. This visit by the president will

scape of foreign diplomacy and reassuring the families of more than 1,600 military members still missing from the war. Concerning the latter, she said not knowing the whereabouts of service members is a lingering dilemma. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Having someone missing is a motivational factor in which Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not in love,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the same as knowing someone died doing what they believed in defending our nation and our values.â&#x20AC;? The plight of the families of those missing was exacerbated by reports of U.S. prisoner sightings during and after the war, said Mills-Griffiths. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s harder than any kind of missing-in-action status sheet you can imagine,â&#x20AC;? she said. Also during her speech, Mills-Griffiths made special mention of the mortuary affairs (military occupational specialty 92M) Soldiers assigned to the Joint Casualty Resolution Center and the Army Central Identification Laboratory, who worked on the first operation she helped negotiate in Vietnam more than 30 years ago. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I got the invitation to come here, I said I want to come and hear about the 92 Mikes,â&#x20AC;? she said. Mills-Griffiths was given a tour of the mortuary affairs SEE POW/MIA, PAGE 14

not be his first trip to the TriCities area. In 2012, he toured the Rolls Royce Crosspointe facility in Prince George County. Historians at Fort Lee are conducting research to determine when the last sitting president visited this installation. As of the Travellerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s print deadline, no evidence of such a visit had been found, making this visit of even greater historic significance. Coverage of the presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s visit is planned for next weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fort Lee Traveller. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Staff Reports

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Temporary Closure of Clark Fitness Center | Sept. 22 Due to unforeseen requirements, Clark Fitness Center will close temporarily beginning Sept. 22. To support community fitness needs, MacLaughlin and the Strength Performance Center will open at 4:30 a.m., beginning Sept. 22 – until Clark reopens. MacLaughlin is located on C Avenue, building 4320, and the strength center is at the corner of A Avenue and 16th Street, building 6008. For details, call (804) 734-7195.

AFAP Conference | Oct. 18-20

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Antonio Maceo and Marisol Betancourt-Sotolongo of the Latin Ballet of Virginia perform dances during the Hispanic Heritage Month Observance in 2015 at the Lee Theater.

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Fort Lee’s annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration is set for Oct. 11, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., at the Lee Theater. The theme is “Embracing, Enriching and Enabling Hispanic American Heritage.” This year’s host is the Army Logistics University. The guest speaker is Michel Zajur, CEO and founder of the Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Zajur was born in Mexico City and immigrated to the United States in the early 1960s. He attended the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Business and went on to establish various businesses in Virginia. The most recognized of these operations was La Siesta Mexican Restaurant, which became an iconic eatery in Richmond for over 30 years. In addition to catering, manufacturing and distributing La Siesta’s personal line of salsa, La Siesta, also created an education program for children. As a result of his work with outreach programs and his involvement within the

community, Zajur founded the statewide VAHCC in 2000. It serves as the bridge linking the Hispanic business community within the Commonwealth of Virginia. The heritage month observation runs from Sept. 15 - Oct. 15 and was started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson. It was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period. It was enacted into law on Aug. 17, 1988, with the approval of Public Law 100-402. The observance recognizes the important contributions made by Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States and celebrates their heritage and culture. Organizers of the event want to emphasize diversity and educate as well as entertain visitors about Hispanic culture. The event will include dances by Fort Lee Soldiers, Hispanic food tastings and music from the 392nd Army Band. In addition, new Hispanic-American recruits will take part in an enlistment ceremony by the Fort Lee Military Entrance Processing Station. For more information on Fort Lee’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, call (804) 734-6498.

The annual Army Family Action Plan conference is set for Oct. 18-20, with the featured commander’s outbrief Oct. 20, 9 a.m., at Memorial Chapel. The entire community is invited to the outbrief. Several changes have happened at Fort Lee as a result of past AFAP conferences. In particular, a request for more fitness options led to several classes offered for free and the introduction of the WellBeats program – a virtual training series that offers more than 225 classes – at the Strength Performance Center. Visit http:// bit.ly/1Dg3eTF to see the active list of issues being worked at the Army level also as a result of AFAP. Those interested in serving as a delegate for the forum can contact the AFAP program manager at (804) 734-7979 or frenchi.n.wattskemp.civ@mail.mil.

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Brief | Sept. 29 The Garrison Safety Office will sponsor a Motorcycle Safety Awareness Brief Sept. 29, noon - 1 p.m., in building 11300, Petroleum and Water Department auditorium. A Virginia State Police trooper will lead the event. The discussion will include Virginia State distracted driving laws, DUI and DWI’s, motorcycle accidents, consequences of poor choices and behaviors, unique Virginia motorcycle laws and more. For details, call (804) 765-3127 or email edward.l.newell.civ@mail.mil.

Lee Homebuyer’s Workshop | Oct. 5 The Fort Lee Housing Services Office in partnership with the Virginia Housing Development Authority will offer a free homebuyer’s workshop Oct. 5, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., at the Soldier Support Center, 1401 B Ave, Building 3400, Room 125. Topics include personal finance, credit issues, qualifying and applying for a loan, home inspection, the role of the real estate agency and more. It is open to active duty military and spouses, reservists, national guardsmen, veterans, DOD Civilians and their spouses. For registration and details, call (804) 765-1963 or 765-2016.

Kenner Observes Physical Therapy Month Kenner Army Health Clinic’s Physical Therapy department will have a display table every Wednesday in October beginning Oct. 5, 10 a.m. - noon., in the pharmacy lobby. The physical therapy campaign this year is #ChoosePT and focuses on risks of opioid use and that physical therapy is a safe, nonopioid alternative for managing pain. For more details, call (804) 734-9200.

Exchange Off-Road Vehicle Sweepstakes | Until Sept. 29 Authorized shoppers with the Army and Air Force Exchange Service have a chance to win a Polaris RZR Off-Road Desert Vehicle until Sept. 29. The vehicle is valued at $22,299. No purchase is necessary. Participants must be 18 and older. The sweepstakes winner will be chosen on or about Oct. 7. To enter, visit shopmyexchange.com/sweepstakes.

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Annual observance increases awareness Amy Perry Production/News Assistant Editor

The Fort Lee community is invited to participate in variety of activities throughout October designed to promote Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Terri Ceaser and Tameika McCoy – both domestic violence victim advocates in the Family Advocacy Program at Army Community Service – have planned a wide range of activities to increase awareness of this serious social issue. Some of the highlights of the month include the 3rd annual Tackle Domestic Violence flag football tournament set for Oct. 7. “We’re encouraging units to form teams for this great event,” McCoy said. “There is a trophy for the winners.” Another event, said McCoy, is the 4th annual Kick Domestic Violence kickball tournament set for Oct. 28. “The first year, we only had about 30 people, and last year, we had more than 100 show up,” she said. “We’re expecting it to be bigger this year because the units always have a lot of fun.” Both the flag football and kickball tournaments are open to military and Department of Defense Civilians only. Groups can sign up by calling (804) 7346381, 734-6378 or 734-6459 at least four days prior to the event.

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Dan Gauvin – playing for the Family and MWR Directorate team – moves into action during the 2015 Kick Domestic Violence kickball tournament at Williams Stadium. This year, the event is set for Oct. 28.

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schedule of events • Oct. 3 – Paint Fort Lee Purple kicks off • Oct. 4, 11:30 a.m. – Domestic Violence lunch and learn, Family Advocacy office • Oct. 5, 5:30 a.m. – DV Awareness Month joint services run • Oct. 7, 9:30 a.m. – Tackle Domestic Violence flag football tournament • Oct. 11, 11:45 a.m. – “Break a Sweat, Break the Cycle” spin class, MacLaughlin Fitness Center • Oct. 20, 5 p.m. – “Break a Sweat, Break the Cycle” boot camp, MacLaughlin Fitness Center • Oct. 21, 9:30 am. – Community Action Alliance victim talk, Quartermaster Museum • Oct. 28 – Kick Domestic Violence kickball tournament Also featured during the month is a community action alliance event where an actual victim of domestic violence – Christy Sims – will speak Oct. 21, 9:3011:30 a.m., at the Quartermaster Museum. The event is open to the community. “Sims’ then-boyfriend doused her with industrial-strength lye when she tried to break up with him and it burned her,” said Ceaser. “Some of the feedback we’ve received from previous events were that people wanted to hear from an actual victim.” Aside from scheduled activities, the crew is asking the community to “Paint Fort Lee Purple” by wearing purple as an accessory or clothing item as much as possible during the month. “Starting Oct. 3, we are having a contest to paint the post purple,” said McCoy. “After signing up, you can stop by our office to show off your purple item – the purple domestic violence bracelets don’t count – to get points for the contest. The person with the most points will win a prize. There will also be random prizes given out throughout the month to those registering their points in our office.” To participate, those interested should contact the FAP front desk at (804)7346381.

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NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH | EMERGENCY ACCOUNTABILITY

Army system provides vital data for catastrophic incident recovery The Army Disaster Personnel Accountability and Assessment System is a vital web-based tool used by service leaders to keep track of – and provide support to – government personnel and families members after catastrophes. The Department of Defense mandated that each of the services would establish an automated accountability system after difficulties accounting for personnel during Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005. To comply, the Army established ADPAAS in 2008 and it is populated with personnel information from the active and reserve components as well as DA Civilians, NonAppropriated Fund employees, overseas contractors and their families.

ADPAAS was first put to use after Hurricane Ike in September 2008 when disaster response commanders successfully accounted for over 24,000 individuals. Since then, the system has proven its worth during numerous other real-world incidents. It was used to account for personnel and track the evacuation of Army family members after the Japan earthquake and when Hurricane Irene hit Puerto Rico, both in 2011. The Boston Marathon bombing; the Colorado wildfires in 2013; and the severe summer and early winter storms, hurricanes and typhoons of 2013 are other incidents in which ADPAAS proved its value as a tracking and recovery tool.

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Because of the accountability features it provides, ADPAAS is the only way senior service leaders will accept status reports from the Army population following a disaster. It enables commanders to identify and account for those in their command through consolidated reports submitted by users via the Internet and phone. In addition, ADPAAS allows sponsors and family members affected by a catastrophe to request assistance via a “Needs Assessment Survey,” which in turn helps leaders prioritize the type and quantity of acquired resources and assistance where they’re most needed. All Army personnel and families are urged to visit the ADPAAS website – or its

mobile application, which can be accessed with any smartphone – to become familiar with how it works. The site address is https://adpaas.army.mil. Remember, the Army can only ensure accurate and timely accountability of its workforce and families during catastrophic events if everyone is registered in ADPAAS, the personnel data is updated and accurate, and members know how to use the system before a disaster strikes. The site is user-friendly, and it offers Army family member computer based training among other introductory learning tools. ADPAAS also includes web links to important emergency planning information, a community service locator and various sites with health and elevated level of threat advisories. – Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security and Staff Reports

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RECOGNIZING CIVILIANS | SPOTLIGHT

Hometown: Macon, Ga. Family: Married with two children Job title: Army Community Service Family Advocacy Program domestic violence victim advocate How long at Fort Lee? “I’ve been here since June 2013.” How did you get started here? “I was working for the city of Richmond as a social worker. I saw there was an open position here. The majority of my background is in social work, and I wanted to do something else. I had worked in child protective services for about 17 years at that point, and I was reaching the point of burnout. I’ve been here ever since.” How do you feel about your job? “I love it here. I come to work every day expecting something new and something different. I love the staff and the people on Fort Lee. A lot of people can’t say that, but I honestly love coming here every day.” Is it hard to feel that way with the job you do? “A little bit. Sometimes it does get frustrating when there are different things you have to get accomplished by the end of the day, but you get it done and you do what you need to do. This job makes me better. It helps me to treat my family better and be more grateful for what I have because a lot of people are dealing with some serious situations. For me to be able to come in and help them with that, it’s very rewarding.” Does your job take a toll on you? “Sometimes; more with the child abuse cases (when at CPS) than the domestic violence cases. (Domestic violence only applies to partners in a relationship, typically spouses.) It does take a toll on me in the sense I’ve been where those victims have been. I experienced domestic violence. I’m a former military spouse, and while I was living here on Fort Lee, I was a victim of domestic violence. So, the person sitting in front of me, I know their story. I know that fear. I know how it feels. I can truly say ‘I understand.’ ‘I understand’ is not a cliché for me. I lived it. It empowers me to understand and help them better because I’ve been there. I know how it feels to go back four or five times before you actually say ‘I’m done.’ I know what it feels like to stay in fear. It’s a relief to the client to have someone in front of them who knows how

they and their children feel.” Do you think your story helps them? “I do. If I didn’t think it would help, I wouldn’t tell them. It helps them because it gives them some that they aren’t the only ones experiencing it. It shows them domestic violence doesn’t care about race, education, socioeconomic status or rank. It affects everybody.” Did you come to FAP when you experienced domestic violence? “I had no idea about the program. That’s why I’m so passionate about FAP. All of the things I went through – I qualified for services at FAP, but I had no idea. I was a spouse, but I didn’t know this program existed. I lived right behind FAP in housing. I didn’t know I could come half a mile down the street and get help.” What do you do to make sure spouses know? “We go everywhere we are invited. We talk to everyone. We go to family readiness groups. We talk to any spouses we see. When we brief commanders, we ask them to tell spouses as well. It’s about being visible and letting everyone know you’re here.” Something you can’t live without: “I can’t live without the word of God. I have to have it every day.” What’s your favorite food? “The question is what isn’t my favorite food? It’s a toss-up between pizza and homemade vanilla ice cream.” Qualities you admire in others: “I admire people for their strength, tenacity and perseverance. People who stay the course, no matter what. Those are the people who inspire me.” Future aspirations: “I would like to open a group home for sexually abused girls. There’s a need for it here, and it doesn’t exist. I also would like to start my own social services agency where I provide in-home counseling for children with behavioral issues.” – Compiled by Amy Perry

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(ABOVE)Cookie Monster gets up close with children in the audience during the live performance of Sesame Street/USO Experience for Military Families Tuesday in the School Age Center. The USO sponsored the show and the Child, Youth and School Services Program hosted the production in its facility. This was the second time the Sesame Street Show has performed at Fort Lee. The tour is designed to help military children with challenges of being in a military community and family. (FAR RIGHT) A little girl holds Sesame Street spinner toy given out to all children by USO staff. (RIGHT) Life size Sesame Street characters dance and sing live in front of hundreds of children and guests.

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QM brigade makes safety a top priority Amy Perry Production/News Assistant Editor

Staff within the 23rd Quartermaster Brigade recognized outstanding performers and focused on important safety topics during a quarterly brigade safety stand down day Friday. After recognizing Sgt. 1st Class Yairick McFadden, Sgt. Kalita McKinney, Spc. Jocelyn Perez and Spc. Omar Torres Vazquez for their efforts with the recent brigade drill and ceremony competition, Col. Tamatha Patterson, brigade commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. James Thomas, brigade CSM, presented the 23rd’s Headquarters and Headquarters Company and the 244th, 262nd and 266th QM bat-

talions with unit safety streamers for their efforts in the last year. To earn a streamer, units must conclude an entire year without experiencing Soldier or unit at fault Class A or B accident; have 100 percent completion of Composite Risk Management Training; and attain 100 percent completion of the Army Readiness Assessment Program. The 262nd QM Bn. also was recognized as the fourth quarter recipient of the brigade honor battalion for earning the highest score on the latest brigade organizational inspection program. A wide variety of safety topics were covered during this session, including driving under the influence prevention and Virginia Law, suicide awareness and prevention, fire safety and

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Chaplain (Capt.) Michael Moody, 262nd Quartermaster Battalion chaplain, gives a suicide prevention brieﬁng Friday during the 23rd QM Brigade Safety Stand Down. Part of his presentation included using a Soldier pulling items out of his backpack to show the unseen weights people may carry, including alcoholism, which Moody is demonstrating with a can he labeled with a beer brand.

prevention, cold weather training, and motorcycle safety training with an overview of the brigade motorcycle training program. Quarterly safety days are held

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the fall months,” she said. “Emphasizing the importance of safety in our daily business can prevent unsafe acts that can disrupt a unit’s effectiveness and potentially lives, depending on the event. We will continue to conduct quarterly safety stand down days in order to inculcate a safety mindset throughout the command.” A continued focus on safety is vital for a unit’s readiness, said Patterson. “Safety is critical, both personally and professionally for all Soldiers and DA Civilians within this command,” she said. “It enhances both unit readiness and our family’s quality of life. Complacency in safety negatively impacts a unit’s ability to support the Chief of Staff’s No. 1 priority, ‘Readiness.’ My hope is that this type of training will change my Soldiers and DA Civilians’ thinking about safety.”

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(BELOW) A Papa Company Soldier advances the ball with a Whiskey Company player in close pursuit during a soccer competition that was part of the 244th Quartermaster Battalion Suicide Awareness Day activities here Friday. Papa won the game but was later beat by Golf Company in the single-elimination contest.

Lt. Col. Stephen Collins, 244th Quartermaster Battalion commander, encourages his Soldiers to look out for one another and always ask for help if they’re feeling overwhelmed during a Suicide Awareness Day talk here Friday. “You wear a uniform that means a lot to this country, and it means something to me as well,” Collins said. “That’s the message I want you to remember from this day forward. You’re part of a well-respected team, and we’re always there for each other.” The battalion conducted the event in recognition of September’s Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month observance. Photos by Patrick Buffett

Pause for the Cause The 244th Quartermaster Battalion took a break from its routine advanced individual training regimen Friday and used the time to raise awareness about suicide in the Army and how every member of the organization can play an important role in helping their battle buddies when they’re overwhelmed by personal problems and the stresses of military life. The Suicide Awareness Day activities included learning stations, sports competitions and an outdoor evening movie. Making it fun as well as informative was the No. 1 goal, according to Lt. Col. Stephen Collins, battalion commander. “For these Soldiers, the Army experience thus far has been mostly classroom and field training, so we wanted to show them there’s so much more to it (wearing the Army uniform) than that,” Collins said. “The bigger picture is what it means to serve and how fellow Soldiers can become friends and even family. If they care about that part of it, they’re more likely to take care of each other. It shows them a different side of the cadre also; that we really care about their wellbeing. Nobody in this battalion should feel alone and unable to talk to anyone.” Papa and Golf companies earned bragging rights from the event after winning single-elimination kickball and soccer tournaments, respectively. Family and MWR and the USO contributed to the final portion of the evening, providing equipment and refreshments for the movie, “Captain America.” – Staff Reports

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First responders learn emergency canine care Amy Perry (ABOVE) Capt. Maureen Bannon, commander of Whiskey Company, 244th Quartermaster Battalion, and 1st Lt. Ryan Allen, company executive ofﬁcer, call on Soldiers and discuss responses during a trivia challenge that was among their battalion’s Suicide Awareness Day activities Friday. (BELOW) Pfc. Dieunetta Julien expresses concern for Pvt. Elaunn Goldsmith after witnessing suicidal indicators during a skit presented by the Papa Company Soldiers.

A Whiskey Company, 244th Quartermaster Battalion, Soldier competes in an early game of a singleelimination kickball tournament Friday. It was one of two sporting events for the battalion’s Suicide Awareness Day, which also included informational displays and an evening outdoor movie.

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Personnel from Fort Lee’s Fire and Emergency Services, along with first responders from the local communities and several members of a special Coast Guard canine group, learned all about Tactical Canine Casualty Care during a two-day session Sept. 14-15 at Fire Station No. 2. Dr. Janice Baker, a veterinarian and instructor with the Veterinary Tactical Group, taught emergency care for injured military working dogs in a tactical environment. There’s a variety of training for first responders to react to active shooter incidents and caring for gunshot victims or other serious injuries, said Baker. If a MWD gets hurt, this training prepares those first responders to do emergency

care in the field. “There won’t be a veterinarian right there at the point of injury, but there might be a paramedic or dog handler who can render that first responder treatment on the way to the veterinarian,” she said. Law enforcement and military dogs are in the line of danger every day, just like their human counterparts, said Baker. “They face the same hazards,” she said. “Every day there’s a dog injured from some kind of lineof-duty injury. We’re not teaching basic first aid, we’re teaching treatment of life-threatening injuries.” Often, if these dogs are seriously injured, they need treatment within the first few minutes. “We all learn about the golden hour of trauma, but it’s really the golden 10 minutes,” she said. “It’s important first responders learn

what to do, because their actions right there when the dog is injured are important to saving the dog’s life.” Baker said she could tell the group was enthusiastic about receiving the training that was new to them. “This is probably one of the most motivated classes I’ve taught in the seven years of doing this training,” she said. “As soon as we start a new lesson, they are peppering us with questions, eager to learn more. “When we do the training scenarios, there is a degree of artificiality because we use training dummy dogs that have been altered to have fake wounds … but they take it completely seriously,” Baker continued. “Even with introducing role players like frantic handlers or someone who hit the dog with their car, they handle the

Firefighter Michael Patterson starts an IV on a training dummy dog while Lynn Seward III, a firefighter medic, demonstrates the proper restraining method for the animal during an exercise that was part of a Tactical Canine Casualty Care class Sept. 14-15 at Fire Station 2. Assistant Fire Chief Brian Harness also is pictured observing the training scenario.

situation as if it were real.” Assistant Chief Brian Harness, chief of emergency medical services, F&ES, helped coordinate get the training at Fort Lee to help his team grow. “We’re in the process of building our tactical emergency care program,” he said. “We’ve trained the firefighter medics and a large part of the law enforcement population here on how to take care of themselves or other patients we encounter during tactical situations. This is a building block to help take care of the military working dogs or search dogs, for example. But these skills also can help us with pets during emergency situations, like if they are hit by a car or were involved in a house fire. “We’re learning emergency skills to sustain those animals until we can get them to a veterinarian,” Harness continued. “It’s important to note we are not replacing those doctors, just trying to make sure the animals make it to that care with a better chance of survival.” The training stresses how dogs are to their handlers or owners, Harness said.

“For many people, their pets are their kids,” he said. “To those handlers, those dogs are law enforcement officers. Those working dogs shot in the line of duty are the same as an officer and receive the same burial honors. One of Fort Lee’s participants was Fire Capt. John Frampton, hazmat captain and paramedic, who said he enjoyed the class and learned a lot. “I thought the class sounded interesting, and with all the active shooter training conducted, we’ve learned there’s a chance a working dog could be hurt, and they need to be taken care of,” he said. “They are part of the team, and they should be treated the same. “In a lot of ways, dogs are similar to humans, but I’ve never received any formal training on taking care of them,” Frampton continued. “If something happened to them, we need the skills to take care of them so they can make it to more definitive care from a veterinarian.” Harness said he thought the training was beneficial and that the unit is planning to continue it in the future.

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30 USAREUR logistics organizations saluted WIESBADEN, Germany – U.S. Army Europe honored units and organizations throughout the European theater for superior performance in the areas of maintenance, deployment and supply excellence during the 7th annual Combined Logistics Excellence Awards Sept. 12. The command recognized more than 30 logistics organizations. The ceremony was hosted by Maj. Gen. Duane E. Gamble, commanding general, 21st Theater Sustainment Command. The CLEA are organizational awards, but they salute USAREUR's best logistics Soldiers in multiple categories. The honors presented include the Army Supply Excellence Award, the Army Deployment Excellence Award and the Army Award for Maintenance Excellence. Organizations earn the recognition based on an entry packet containing the unit's profile and descriptions of its achievements during the previous 12 months, followed by rigorous on-site evaluations by subject-matter experts. The ceremony also recognized recipients of the Fiscal 2015 Chief of Staff, Army Logistics Excellence Awards and the Fiscal Year 2015 USAREUR Logistics

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Maj. Gen. Duane E. Gamble, commanding general, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, addresses the audience at the U.S. Army Europe 7th annual Combined Logistics Excellence Awards Sept. 12. The CLEA recognized honored units and organizations throughout the European theater for excellence in the areas of maintenance, deployment and supply. More than 30 logistics organizations were spotlighted at this year’s ceremony. The CLEA are organizational honors, but they salute USAREUR’s best logistics Soldiers in multiple categories of three awards programs: the Army Supply Excellence Award, the Army Deployment Excellence Award and the Army Award for Maintenance Excellence.

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commander of American Legion Post 284, was one of several Legionaires present for the event. The Vietnam veteran said his presence is somewhat of an obligation to those who served and those who did not make it back. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a continued remembrance of comrades and those who are still missing and have not been returned to the U.S.,â&#x20AC;? he said. He continued, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; organizations are keen on that because all are brothers, and they deserve to come back to be repatriated give to their families closure for their losses.â&#x20AC;?

Jim Murphy, a former Army pathfinder who served in Vietnam from 1969-1970, said he was a first-timer to such an event but nonetheless felt a measure of pride in his service. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m very happy about it (being present),â&#x20AC;? he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;because it makes it seem like itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s was OK for me to serve because when I came home, it was hard to be proud of what we did because of the atmosphere. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People were booing us and whatnot, and over the years, I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t talked about Vietnam at all â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not even to my wife and fam-

ily. They know Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been there and they know I served. It was almost like I was ashamed. Events like this allow me to get the pride in the country and the pride in our service.â&#x20AC;? Prior to Mills-Griffiths speech, a Missing Man Table and Honors Ceremony was performed by the installationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s joint honor guard. The ceremony conveys the familiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s loss of military members and Civilians during war. POW/MIA Day was first observed in 1979 to raise awareness for those missing and unaccounted for during the Vietnam War. It later encompassed all U.S. military members and civilians unaccounted for during war.

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Gold Star mother ﬁnds calling after son’s death Jessica Ryan U.S. Army Installation Management Command

FORT SAM HOUSTON, – Right before his deployment to Afghanistan, Marine Capt. Jesse Melton III told his mother, “Mom, I want to go change the world and make a difference.” At 29, Melton already made a big impact on his family, church and community. He learned to serve others at an early age and was inspired to serve in the military by his father and grandfather. His life, however, was cut short during that fateful deployment in 2008. He and two other Marines were killed while supporting combat operations in the Parwan province. He was not scheduled to be on duty but took the place of a fellow Marine. His mother, Janice Chance of

Owings Mills, Md., saw his death as a platform to serve others. Calling her son “My quiet storm,” Chance saw firsthand the difference he made on others and wanted to continue the legacy of service he started. “I cry, but I don’t drown in my tears, and I am determined not to be paralyzed by my pain. It’s a new normal for us (Gold Star mothers),” she said. “Nothing can replace the loss of a child, but you move forward and make a life of service.” In 2009, Chance became involved with Army Survivor Outreach Services after she was contacted by a coordinator at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md. SOS is the official Army program dedicated to providing support services to surviving family members, including those in other military branches. It is an Army Community Service program and is a part

of the Installation Management Command’s G9 Directorate. Chance was already familiar with the Army community. Although she is the surviving mother of a Marine, her daughter Jenine – inspired by her brother – became an Army officer and served two tours in Iraq before separating from service. “Our children’s service stopped, but SOS is making sure they are not forgotten and that we (the parents) are still in the Army Family,” she said. Chance began to attend SOS events and met other survivors at the Army installations in Maryland. She soon found herself helping them. As the president and chaplain for the American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. Maryland Chapter, Chance worked with SOS coordinators in welcoming mothers

1HSDOHVH DUP\ RIÀFHU EULHIV URWDU\ PHPEHUV RQ 1HSDO Nepalese army Maj. Pooja Karki, an international military student at the Army Logistics University, gave an overview of her country and her military service to the Petersburg Rotary Club Sept. 7. In just a few minutes, she took the 25 members on a mountain flight across the mighty Himalayas and gave an overview of various aspects of her country. Karki said, “Nepal is like a living book of medieval history where many come to see the past, live in the present and forget the future. To put it in briefly, Nepal is the ultimate land for those who dream of nature, culture and adventure.” Karki has served more than 11 years in the Nepalese army as an infantry platoon commander in an infantry battalion. She has a degree in political science from Tribhuwan University, Nepal. Her previous assignments were as a security officer to the president and vice-president of Nepal, and in 2013, she was

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Gold Star Mother Janice Chance speaks during a luncheon for surviving family members at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md, in March. Chance is an active member in the Army Survivor Outreach Services community and lends her support to other survivors.

new to the area and to the program. “Because I’m the chaplain, I receive a lot of phone calls from moms who are facing challenges. I link them to the SOS coordinators,” she said. In addition to SOS, Chance volunteers in her community. A retired registered nurse, she spends her days helping veter-

ans through organizations such as the American Red Cross and Veterans Affairs Medical Healthcare System. In the last year, she estimated she put in over 800 hours and drove more than 8,000 miles to conduct volunteer work. To Chance, volunteering is SEE MOTHER, PAGE 17

ARC launches Hero Care app

deployed as a logistic officer in Military Police Force, UNMIL, Liberia. She joined the Nepalese Army during the phase of insurgency in Nepal that she described as a great challenge for her. She deployed to a conflict zone right after being commissioned. When she was promoted to lieutenant, she was assigned to the close protection unit and trained as a VIP security officer and ADC to former Queen Komal Rajya Laxmi Shah and former Princess Himani Rajya Laxmi Shah. The appearance is part of ALU’s International Military Student Office sponsorship program that invites community members on and offpost to serve as social sponsors for international students who attend classes at Fort Lee. The hosts help the students to learn more about the local community and make them feel welcome as visitors to the U.S.

The American Red Cross is offering a free Hero Care mobile application. It helps members of the military, veterans and their families identify and access both emergency and non-emergency Red Cross services from anywhere in the world. “When an emergency happens, accurate information, easy access to services and time are of the essence, especially for military families,” said C. Lee Clark, CEO of the Red Cross Virginia Region. “Whether you’re the parent of a military member, a military member, a military spouse or a veteran, the app will connect you to vital services and valuable resources. The Hero Care app allows users to: • Request ARC emergency services including an emergency message or assistance with emergency travel or emergency financial aid. • Securely and easily access information about service members in the case of an emergency, including information as they move or change duty assignment. • Access non-emergency Red Cross behavioral health assistance including financial assistance and free local workshops for military kids and spouses. • Find local information provided by trusted community partners like Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, Blue Star Families and others. • Locate information on key government resources such as MilitaryOneSource, VA Benefits and Services, Department of Labor VETS and more. The Hero Care App is available to download for free in app stores by texting ‘GETHEROCARE’ to 90999 or by visiting http://3cu.be/sharehc.

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KENNER CONNECTION | SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH

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The current #22pushupchallenge campaign to increase awareness about veteran suicides, has a lot of people focusing on the numbers. But suicide is not about statistics. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about those who are suffering; wondering how much more they can take. It is about people with broken or meaningless relationships and people who seriously wonder if their families would be better off without them. These people are all around us, and we talk to them every day, but are we really listening to them? In an era where people are always on the go and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to be inconvenienced, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to be â&#x20AC;&#x153;too busyâ&#x20AC;? and neglect those who

need help. However, there are those who care; people who are willing to be inconvenienced. Last year, one of the Soldiers in a post traumatic stress disorder therapy group at Kenner Army Health Clinic said he was giving up. This group is filled with people who know firsthand from combat what many of us cannot imagine in the darkest parts of out mind. This Soldierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s marriage had failed. He was failing his online courses. He was very depressed, not sleeping well and arguing about visitation rights with his wife. He also was transitioning to a medical discharge from the Army. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The kids would be better off with me dead,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The $400,000 would fix them for life.â&#x20AC;?

The group was listening. We all felt the darkness of his gloom. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Are you having suicidal thoughts?â&#x20AC;? I asked. He was, and he had a plan. In fact, he had been rehearsing the act â&#x20AC;&#x153;to get it right.â&#x20AC;? Like most people looking for a way to stop suffering, he was ambivalent about it. He did not want to die. He wanted to stop suffering. His fellow group members loved this Soldier. In no time, he was in a car with them enroute to the hospital. It took most of the afternoon. They stayed with him. They werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t inconvenienced. They were attached to him exactly how Soldiers in combat are attached to each other. Survival was on their mind; not how heavy the traffic was on Interstate 95 North or how their

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LOCAL ACTIVITIES

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EVENTS 23rd Brigade NCO Induction Ceremony | Sept. 23 The 23rd Quartermaster Brigade will hold a Noncommissioned Officer Induction Ceremony, Sept. 23, 2 p.m., at the Lee Theater. The guest speaker will be retired Command Sgt. Maj. Charles E. Durr Jr. The theme is Creating Champions. For details, call (804) 734-7840 or email shandra.s.hamilton.mil@mail.mil.

Playhouse Continues Patsy Cline Showings | Sept. 23-25 The final shows of the Lee Playhouse production “A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline” are set for this weekend at the Lee Theater. Performances are Sept. 23 and 24 at 8 p.m. and the show closes Sept. 25 at 3 p.m. The production follows the country music legend’s rise from a young girl in Winchester to her success on the Grand Ole Opry, the Las Vegas Stage and Carnegie Hall. For tickets and other information, call the box office at (804) 734-6629.

RSO Dinner and Discipleship | Wednesdays The Religious Support Office invites community members to its Dinner and Discipleship program every Wednesday, 5:30-7 p.m., at Memorial Chapel, 1901 Sisisky Blvd. The session includes a free dinner and small study groups on a variety of topics. The next date is Sept. 28. For details, call (804) 734-6483 or email jonathan.w.yost.civ@mail.mil.

Field Sanitation Team Training | Oct. 10-14 The Kenner Environmental Health staff will conduct five, eight-hour field sanitation team training sessions Oct. 10-14, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., in the multi-purpose room of the Army Logistics University, building 12420.

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It is first-come, first-served for 50 personnel. Each company-sized unit must have at least two Soldiers certified. For registration, fill out a DA 4187 and submit it to tierney.r.brown.mil@mail.mil or jazmine.j.sanchez.mil@mail.mil. For details, call (804) 765-7203.

Kenner Volksmarch | Oct. 15 The annual Family 5K Volksmarch, hosted by Kenner Army Health Clinic, will be held Oct. 15, 9 a.m. - noon. The free family friendly 5K run/ walk takes participants through historic Petersburg National Battlefield Park. The event also will include health and family wellness information. The start and finish will be at the KAHC A Avenue parking lot. It is open to all community members. Leashed pets are welcome. Food will be available for purchase. For details, call (804) 734-9086.

ACS ACS Lunch and Learn | Oct. 4 A free lunch and learn session – Talk about it Tuesday – by Army Community Service Family Advocacy Program is set for Oct. 4, 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., at ACS, building 1231, Mahone Avenue The topic will be “Intimacy and Marriage: How Do We Keep the Fire Burning?” For registration and details, call (804) 734-6381.

SPORTS & FITNESS FMWR New Stroller Fit Class at Strength Center | Ongoing Family members can improve their fitness and meet other parents during a new, free program – Stroller Fit – every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m., at the Strength Performance Center, building 6008, 16th Street. The group will take part in a 3.5-mile stroll that follows a pre-determined route and utilizes the post’s sidewalks and cross-

walks. It is not held on holidays. For details, call (804) 734-5979.

FMWR New Strength Center Fitness Classes | Ongoing Community members can learn to perform over 30 suspension training exercises at free TRX Suspension and Rip Training Classes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, noon - 12:45 p.m., at the Strength Performance Center, building 6008, 16th St. Monday’s session focuses on the lower body. Wednesday’s activity focuses on the upper body, and Friday’s session works on the core. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. For details, call (804) 734-5979.

FMWR 3-D Archery Shoot | Sept. 24 Fort Lee Family and MWR Outdoor Recreation will hold a 3-D Archery Shoot Competition on Sept. 24, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., at the archery range adjacent to building 15014 on 5th Street. The cost is $10 per adult, $8 for Fort Lee permit holders, $5 for youth ages 1317, and $3 for children 12 and under.

For details, call (804) 765-2212.

FMWR Alpha Warrior Activities | Sept. 30 Members of the community can test their fitness skills on eight elite obstacles and meet top American Ninja Warriors Sept. 30, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., at the Strength Performance Center, building 6008, 16th Street. The free program is sponsored by Army Entertainment and Army Sports. There will be a special demo for youth, ages 1217, 4-5 p.m. Youth, ages 12 - 15, must be accompanied by an adult. For details, call (804) 765-3176.

Cardinal Club Championship | Oct. 1-2 The Cardinal Golf Club will host its annual Club Championship Oct. 1-2. It is open to all annual members with USGA handicaps, and it will be a two-person team, 36-hole stroke play event. The cost is $60 and includes golf, a cart, prizes and lunch and beverages on both days. The entry fee must be paid by Sept. 29. For details, call (804) 734-2899.

‘I made a difference in someone’s life. I encouraged someone’

MOTHER | Continued from page 15 therapeutic. “Grief turned inward is destructive,” she said. “When I volunteer at Walter Reed (National Military Medical Center) and when I go the VA (hospitals), I can say mission complete for that day. I made a difference in someone’s life. I encouraged someone. I listen to them. I let them know I appreciate their service and sacrifice. I think I’m more blessed than they are. I get more joy from serving. I have learned that it is more blessed to give than to receive.”

Chance’s work in the community does not go unnoticed. Voncile Farmer, the SOS support coordinator at Fort Meade, Md., met Chance during a Gold Star Wives Day event in 2014. She saw how Chance helped other survivors with their grief. “She puts her heart into the program,” said Farmer. “She gets the word out to educate the community about the survivors, the (Gold Star) pins and SOS. Telling her story helps others heal. Telling her son’s story helps the community and keeps his story and legacy alive.” Chance always remem-

bers her son as “an officer and a gentleman.” She raised him to be a man of service and saw the impact he made on his family, fellow Marines and community members. “It gives me great pride that my son died doing what he loved to do – serving and defending our country,” she said. “Jesse wanted to go and change the world and make a difference. He did that wherever he served. The world is now being changed through me. I go out and continue to serve in Jesse’s honor. I’m inspired by him and all those who made the ultimate sacrifice.”

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Calendar, continued Cardinal Greenskeeper Revenge Golf Tourney | Oct. 15 A Greenskeeper Revenge Tournament featuring obstacles such as water hoses, lawn mowers and a backhoe is set for Oct. 15, 9 a.m., at the Cardinal Golf Club. The cost is $35 for members and $50 for all others. It will be a four-person scramble with a shotgun start. The fee includes golf, a cart, range, lunch, beverages and prizes. The fee should be paid by Oct. 13. For details, call (804) 734-2899.

YOUTH FMWR Youth Bowling League | Sept. 17 The Family and MWR Bowling Center invites all youth to join its Youth Bowling League on Saturdays through May, 9:30 a.m. The bowling center is on Battle Drive adjacent to the DMV building. It is open to all eligible family members, ages 6 and older. The registration fee is $20. All league bowling is free. For details, call (804) 734-6860.

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Appomattox Paddle or Battle Event | Sept. 24 The Friends of the Lower Appomattox River will hold its annual 10-mile Paddle or Battle race Sept. 24, 8 a.m., beginning at Hopewell City Marina near the convergence with the James River. It ends at historic Pocahontas Island in Petersburg. A shuttle will return participants and their boats to Hopewell. Advance registration is $25 per adult, $15 for active duty military and those under 18, and $30 and $20, respectively, on race day. To register, call (804) 840-2757 or visit www. folar-va.org/events/2016paddle-or-battle/.

PGC Pork Butt Festival | Sept. 24 The Prince George Pork Butt Festival will be held Sept. 24, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., at Temple Park, 14307 Prince George Drive, Disputanta. It’s returning after 25 years. The event includes live music, inflatable games, a corn hole tournament and more. There is free parking. It also will be a fundraiser for Prince George Promise, a service for underprivileged children, and

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Virginia Veterans and Family Support. Attendees can bring gently used youth sports equipment to donate to PG Promise. For general admission tickets, visit www. pgporkbuttfestival.com. For details, email info@ PGPorkButtFestival.com.

Hula Hoop Fitness at Central Library | Sept. 24 A free hula hoop exercise class is set for Sept. 24, 10:30-11:30 a.m., at the Chesterfield Central Library, 9501 Lori Road. The fun session is for children in grades K-5. Participants will received a hula hoop to take home. Registration is required. For details, call (804) 748-1603.

Math Exhibit Opens at Science Museum | Sept. 24 Do the Math! opens at the Science Museum of Virginia Sept. 24. The traveling exhibition features an array of interactive activities that not only make math fun but also make it relevant to everyday lives. Admission is free for active duty military members. For others, tickets are $14 with $1 discounts for ages 4-12 and 60+. The museum is open 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday-Saturday and 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Sunday. For details, call (804) 864-1400.

Sewing with Sue at Chester Library | Sept. 24 A three-week class on how to use a sewing machine will begin Sept. 24, 10:30 a.m. - noon, at the Chester Library, 11800 Centre St. The free sessions will teach basic techniques as participants create a machinesewn tote bag and more. All materials will be provided. The two future sessions also are on a Saturday. For details, call (804) 318-8977.

Introduction to Crochet at Enon | Oct. 8 Teens, 12-17 years old, can learn how to use a crochet hook and basic stitches for getting started Oct. 8, 1-3 p.m., at Enon Library, 1801 Enon Church Road, Chester. All materials are provided for the free program. Registration is required. For details, call (804) 318-8911.

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DOWN 1. His father was an Army photographer, and he starred as Kunta Kinte in the “Roots” TV series 2. This former Soldier’s daughter just married NFL quarterback Russell Wilson 3. He and his father were generals and his career ended with a stain involving Rolling Stone magazine (last name) 4. Son of a retired major, he is a host of “GMA” (last name) 5. A 7-foot entertainer whose stepdad was an Army drill sergeant 7. His father was an admiral, and he starred in “The Godfather” 13. Born in Germany to a Soldier and a local citizen, he went on to make several “Die Hard” movies (last name only) 14. Co-starred in “Bad Boys,” he was born in Germany to Soldiers (ﬁrst name only) For this week’s answers, visit www.ftleetraveller.com/ community_life/puzzle/.

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