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JBLE celebrates LGBT Pride Month

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President Barack Obama issued his annual proclamation this month proclaiming June as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month. In it, he highlighted the progress in courtrooms throughout the nation toward marriage equality and other proactive causes like the fight against bullying and harassment of LGBT Americans. The Department of Defense recognizes the continuous achievements and contributions of LGBT Service members and civil service employees. “This month, as we mark 45 years since the patrons of the Stonewall Inn defied an unjust policy and awakened a nascent movement, let us honor every brave leader who stood up, sat in and came out, as well as the allies who supported them along the way,” Obama said. “Following their example, let each of us speak for tolerance, justice and dignity – because if hearts and minds continue to change over time, laws will too.” The last Sunday in June was initially celebrated as Gay Pride Day. In major cities throughout the nation the day grew to encompass a month-long series of events. Today, these events attract millions of participants across the world. The purpose of the commemorative month is to recognize the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals have had on history locally, nationally and internationally. The observation is about taking a stance against discrimination and violence toward LGBT individuals, and promoting equality, dignity and a respect for sexual differences. Last year, the Office of Diversity Management and Air Force Equal Opportunity added LGBT Pride Month as an annual observance to be celebrated by military and civilian members of the U.S. Armed Forces. During the month of June, everyone is encouraged to recognize the accomplishments of all members of our workforce and what this particular group of individuals has helped us achieve by their service to our country. The Langley LGBT committee will host an Amazing Race Event on June 20. Teams of two will compete for a special

Heritage Spotlight D-Day refers to the landing operations on June 6, 1944 of the Allied invasion of Normandy in Operation Overlord during World War II. The largest seaborne invasion in history, the operation began the invasion of German-occupied western Europe, led to the restoration of the French Republic and contributed to an Allied victory in the war. The amphibious landings were preceded by extensive aerial and naval bombardment and an

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June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month and the Department of Defense recognizes the continuous achievements and contributions of LGBT Service members and civil service employees.The Langley LGBT committee will host an Amazing Race event on June 20, and an LGBT trivia contest with prize giveaways throughout the month.

prize and trophy. There will also be prize giveaways during this month’s LGBT Trivia Contest. For more information or to volunteer, contact the following personnel: ■ Staff Sgt. Adrianne Richard – (757) 225-0822 ■ Staff Sgt. Shalayne Dulan – (757) 225-6560 ■ Staff Sgt. Jessica Ventura – (757) 225-0365

D-Day airborne assault – the landing of 24,000 British, U.S., and Canadian airborne troops shortly after midnight. Allied infantry and armored divisions began landing on the coast of France starting at 6:30 a.m. The target 50-mile stretch of the Normandy coast was divided into five sectors: Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword Beach. The Allies failed to achieve all of their goals on the first day, but gained a foothold that they gradually expanded over the coming months.

Museums and memorials in the area host many visitors each year. In observance of the 70th anniversary of D-Day, the U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band will perform throughout the Hampton Roads area, June 5-7, beginning at 7 p.m. ■ June 5 – 24th Street Stage in Virginia Beach ■ June 6 – Continental Park on Fenwick Road at Fort Monroe ■ June 7 – Wisconsin Square in Norfolk

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“Our Soldiers received the mission and executed without hesitation to meet the deadline. While an inactivation The Special Troops Battalion, 7th Transportation Brigade (Ex- can be seen as a draw down, the Soldiers persevered and peditionary), inactivated at Fort are looking forward to the future.” Eustis, May 28, as a result of changes in the Fort Eustis transportation mission. According to the unit’s official biography, the battalion was first activated October 18, 2006, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis with the primary mission of providing organizational, human resources, theater gateway, theater opening and signal support for the 7th Sustainment Brigade. In its short history, the battalion has deployed on three separate occasions, supporting missions in Iraq, Haiti and Afghanistan. Upon receiving inactivation orders, the battalion consisted of 11 companies and 1,100 Soldiers. On January 16, 2014, the Special Troops Battalion cased its colors and became a provisional battalion. Throughout inactivation, the battalion continued to train,

– Command Sgt. Maj. Mathew Calhoun Special Troops Battalion, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) command sergeant major

deploy and redeploy units while simultaneously inactivating and moving units in support of the brigade’s transformation from sustainment to an expeditionary transportation brigade. “Our Soldiers received the mission and executed without hesitation to meet the deadline,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Mathew Calhoun, the unit’s command sergeant major. “While an inactivation can be seen as a draw down, the Soldiers persevered and are looking forward to the future.”

The Soldiers and families affected by this inactivation have either moved laterally to other units within Fort Eustis, or been assigned to other locations throughout the Army. “The leaders and Soldiers of the STB truly understood the priorities of this brigade,” said U.S. Army Col. Randal Nelson, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) commander. “One, to support the work with trained personnel; two, to finish transformation; and three, to develop leaders’ analysis – mission ac-

complished. “To all the STB soldiers as well the 99th Movement Control Team that came in recently from Italy, we thank you for the Hercu-

lean effort over the past months,” he continued. “We’re very proud of this team as they demonstrated resilience as we press forward with our new mission.”

Fort Eustis celebrates civilian and military volunteers By Airman 1st Class Kimberly Nagle 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

U.S Army Col. William Galbraith, 733rd Mission Support Group commander, hosted a Volunteer of the Quarter ceremony at Fort Eustis, May 28. Volunteers recognized at this quarter’s ceremony were:

Debbie Gorman Gorman is from the General Stanford Elementary Parent Teacher Association where she volunteers as the Fundraising Chair for the PTA. She organized fundraisers incorporating local business and worked with fellow board members to create the school Holiday Store and Polar Express Night. She also helped orga-

nize the Teach Prep program.

Kimberly Hauter Hauter is from the 11th Battalion, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) and volunteers as the Family Readiness Group leader for the 276th Automated Cargo Documentation Detachment. She worked with the Family Readiness Group liaison to publish information on the unit Facebook page, hosted an FRG family fun night and built a partnership between the unit and Habitat for Humanity. In addition, Hauter worked with the Fleet and Family Support Center to obtain a washer and dryer for a family in need and delivered care packages to pregnant Soldiers in the hospital.

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U.S Army Col. William Galbraith (far left), 733rd Mission Support Group commander, hosted a Volunteer of the Quarter ceremony at Fort Eustis, May 28.

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From 2009 to 2013, 43 percent of U.S. Air Force member private motor vehicle fatalities during the summer months involved alcohol, according to the 633rd Air Base Wing Safety ofďŹ ce. Both the U.S. Army and Air Force have zero-tolerance policies against operating motor vehicles while intoxicated. According to the Department of Defense Directive 1010.7, Drunk and Drugged Driving by DOD Personnel, intoxicated driving is incompatible with standards of performance, military discipline, reliability and readiness of military units and supporting activities. The DOD participates in the national effort to prevent driving under the inuence and fatalities caused by such actions. To prevent drinking and driving-related instances during the Critical Days of Summer, consider the following tips: â– Always have a plan for transportation to and from the destination where drinking will occur. Once “plan Aâ€? is set, formulate a “plan Bâ€? in case the original strategy falls through. Include

Both the U.S. Army and Air Force have zero-tolerance policies against operating motor vehicles while intoxicated. According to the Department of Defense Directive 1010.7, Drunk and Drugged Driving by DOD Personnel, intoxicated driving is incompatible with standards of performance, military discipline, reliability and readiness of military units and supporting activities. a designated non-drinking driver, a phone number for a taxi and military members’ supervisor phone numbers in the plan. The designated driver should keep that information. â– Carry a form of picture identiďŹ cation and the written addresses of the event and ďŹ nal destinations. â– If in the local area, call the Soldiers and Airmen Against Drinking and Driving program at (757) 764-2233 for a safe ride home.

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Help make the Critical Days of Summer a success by having fun while ensuring safety. Both the U.S. Army and Air Force have zero-tolerance policies against operating motor vehicles while intoxicated. To prevent drinking and driving-related instances, Soldiers and Airmen should have a plan and a back-up plan for transportation before drinking. â– Use the Battle Buddy and Wingman concepts to hold fellow Airmen and Soldiers accountable for their actions. â– Do not operate any type of motor vehicle while intoxicated. â– If all plans fall through, call a supervisor or a member of the chain of

command for assistance. Help make the Critical Days of Summer a success by having fun while ensuring safety. For more information about safety, contact the 633rd ABW Safety OfďŹ ce at 633ABW/SEGroundSafety@us.af.mil.

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Christie Finney Finney is a Girl Scout troop leader for 14 middle- and high school-aged girls. Finney and her troops helped with the Goodwill clothing drive and the Survivor Outreach dinner as well as volunteering at the Shamrock Run and the USO.

Sgt. David Hong Hong works with the Regimental Memorial Chapel in the newly-formed Protestant-Catholic Youth Group. In collaboration with the Catholic Director of Religious Education, he worked to publicize, plan and train volunteers in preparation for the “youth kick-off.” He also served as a group leader, reaching out to teens on topics such as bullying, suicide prevention and moral issues. In addition, Hong also worked with the Awana Club assisting with recreation programs and services.

Lindsay Adams Adams is the Cub Scout Pack 45 assistant Cub Scout Bear Den leader. She ensured the Cub Scouts received a quality program and had fun in the process. She assumed the role of unofficial Pack historian, taking and posting pictures of every event.

Staff Sgt. Nathaniel Wilson Wilson is the scout master for Boy Scout Troop 45, where he developed leadership and life skills in teens through outdoor living skills and community service by teaching ethics and the Boy Scout Code of Conduct.

Gary Robie Robie works at the McDonald Army Health Center and The American Red Cross. Robie assisted in the pharmacy every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. He pre-packed and scanned prescriptions while also organizing old prescriptions to be boxed for storage. In addition, he checked medication orders, assisted with monthly reports and verified expiration dates of medications.

Melissa Johnson Johnson is from the Spouses’ Club of Fort Eustis and was the co-race director and volunteer coordinator for the Warrior Run. She helped design the volunteer website, which maintained more than 160 workers for the Warrior Run.

Audree Clement Clement is an Army Community Service program assistant. She has led projects such as assembling program packets, assisting customers and taking the lead in the first Advanced Individual Training Spouses’ Welcome Reception. For more information on the Volunteer of the Quarter program or volunteering at Fort Eustis, call 878-3129.

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Cheating in ALS: Zero tolerance for the compromise of core values By Senior Airman Jason J. Brown 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Each year at Langley Air Force Base approximately 400 senior airmen and staff sergeants attend Airman Leadership School, the ďŹ veweek professional military education course, which serves as the educational bedrock for new Air Force noncommissioned ofďŹ cers. Students enrolled in the rigorous 24-day program learn the foundations of enlisted leadership and supervision and upon graduation, become certiďŹ ed to rate and supervise Airmen. This ďŹ rst level of PME is a requirement in the maturation of Airmen – a process which can be damaged irreparably by cheating. United States Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Leyla Gillett, Langley Air Force Base ALS commandant, said cheating and plagiarism in ALS undermines the core values Airmen swear to abide by and could have devastating consequences on their careers. “I’ve seen about 15 cases of cheating or plagiarism since I’ve been here, the majority being early in 2011,â€? said Gillett, now in her fourth year as commandant. “In one class we caught four students plagiarizing using the same memorandum they found online. When we [did a search] during grading, we were able to ďŹ nd the memorandum, which looked like a previous ALS student had uploaded it. They found it, thought it was acceptable to use it as a template, changed a few words and turned it in.â€? Gillett said using Internet-sourced materials when writing evaluations, memorandums and awards packages in the ofďŹ ce is commonplace and acceptable, but the Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education, the governing body of Air Force enlisted PME, classiďŹ es it as plagiarism, which is strictly prohibited. “There are a lot of tools out there you can use in the work center which are very helpful,â€? she said. “That’s okay in the work center, but students are here to learn how to do that from

“The one thing I tell the students day-one is ‘yes it’s a college course, yes it’s stressful, but it’s not rocket science. Nothing we do here is so complicated that someone can’t pass. It’s a test of their time management and stress management skills – two things that will be tested on a daily basis as NCOs.� — U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Leyla Gillett Langley Air Force Base Airman Leadership School commandant scratch – how to set up margins, how to use ‘The Tongue and Quill.’ Copy and pasting anyone can do, but Airmen are here to learn.� During ALS, future NCOs complete a curriculum which mirrors a 365-day rating period of a junior enlisted Airman. Students create initial and midterm feedbacks, enlisted performance reports, awards packages, decoration packages - all simulating the process of supervising an Airman. The course is capped with a comprehensive multiple-choice exam. Airman Leadership School is demanding, and sometimes students are unprepared for the tempo and workload. “Our graduates, who are brand new staff sergeants, know they’re getting three or four Airmen to supervise right away,� Gillett said. “We try to explain to them, ‘You’re going to have four brand new Airmen. You’re going to be tracking [Career Development Course] progress, doing feedbacks, EPRs.’ That’s what we try to teach them: How to manage all of that. Hence we really pile it on. “It’s not the average classroom and it’s not like the college course you take downtown,� she continued. “This is an eight-hour day at school and then there are a lot of assignments. It is intentionally stressful and sometimes some students can’t deal with everything they have going on between their personal lives, family situations and managing school.� The stress of trying to manage life and ALS sometimes leads otherwise good Airmen to make bad decisions in a panic. With promotion rates at historic lows – 32.9 percent rate in 2013 was the lowest staff sergeant promotion rate since 1998 – Gillett saidAirmen are under increased

pressure to pass. “I think it puts more pressure on the students,â€? she said. “It’s that panic, that moment where they ask, ‘oh my gosh if I don’t pass ALS, will I lose my line number?’ If students are not successful academically it can result in an academic release. That fear of failing sometimes is a driving factor for them to make a decision to take shortcuts and turn to cheating.â€? When cheating is suspected, the commandant will initiate an investigation and could recommend disciplinary release. The results of the investigation are forwarded to the base legal ofďŹ ce for review to ensure the ALS staff followed established procedures correctly. Once the review is complete, the offending students are turned over to their units. Unit leadership is responsible for determining what discipline or administrative actions to take. “In the cases I’ve seen, it does have a negative effect on the Airmen,â€? Gillett said. “Some had their line numbers removed and one of the students who was already a staff sergeant had his stripe taken. “For me, it’s tough when I make the decision to do a disciplinary release, because I know the impact it can have on that person’s career,â€? she continued. “There have been several careers ended due to the releases I’ve had to do. For many, it’s often not the ďŹ rst strike in their record. Most times, we see the loss of line number or stripe and a referral EPR, which means that Airman can’t test [for promotion]. If that inability to test or loss of stripe takes that person to their high year of tenure, they will have to separate from the Air Force.â€? SEE ALS PAGE 7

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ALS FROM PAGE 6 Gillett said the best way to succeed in ALS – and not resort to cheating – is to be open and honest with leadership before enrolling, understand the gravity of the demanding coursework and be prepared for it. “The one thing I tell the students dayone is ‘yes it’s a college course, yes it’s stressful, but it’s not rocket science,’â€? Gillett said. “Nothing we do here is so complicated that someone can’t pass. It’s a test of their time management and stress management skills – two things that will be tested on a daily basis as NCOs.â€? Gillett said Airmen need to study. Roughly 50 percent of enrollees fail the practice end-of-course exam and about 10 percent of students fail the ďŹ nal exam on the ďŹ rst attempt. Understanding the amount of time needed to successfully complete and master course concepts is essential to establishing a winning gameplan. “I’d recommend talking to a recent graduate,â€? Gillett said. “We have a former student panel on the very ďŹ rst day of class where recent graduates come back and talk to the new class to hopefully prepare them. If Airmen have

anything going on outside of work, I advise them to take care of that ďŹ rst, because that causes overload. Have family matters in order.â€? The commandant recommended communicating the scope and seriousness of the course to spouses and signiďŹ cant others. “Let spouses and signiďŹ cant others have an idea of how much work you’ll be doing,â€? Gillett said. “One time, I actually typed a memorandum for a students’ girlfriend because she did not understand why he was gone all the time. I had to explain that he had study groups, drill routine, classwork.â€? More than anything, Gillett said Airmen need to establish the proper mindset before attending ALS. “They’re going to be busy. There’s a perception that ALS is easy, and it’s not an easy course,â€? she said. “It’s a lot of work, and for good reason – we’re here molding the future leaders of our Air Force. We don’t take that lightly, as we don’t take cheating lightly. It’s a compromise of our core values and we simply can’t afford to let our Airmen make those compromises.â€?

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U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command recognized the best instructors in the Army during a ceremony in the Morelli Auditorium at Fort Eustis, May 30. During the ceremony, Gen. David G. Perkins, commanding general of U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, known as TRADOC, emphasized that the instructor position is a critical job in the Army. In fact, developing leaders is the top priority for Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno and a major responsibility for TRADOC. “TRADOC searches out the best examples in the Army to put in front of our burgeoning leaders – to show Soldiers what right looks like and to show that one day they can be just as professional and dedicated,” Perkins said. From more than 11,500 military and civilian instructors in TRADOC alone, plus the large cadre of National Guard and Reserve instructors, the competition was narrowed to a pool of 73. These instructors teach active duty, National Guard and Reserve as well as civilians. Candidates were judged on tactical and technical knowledge, communication skills and classroom management. Their contributions to training and education, including curriculum development, research and article publication were also considered. Seven winners were selected and recognized by TRADOC’s commanding general and senior leaders from throughout the command during the TRADOC Commanders Conference. Each recipient received an Instructor of the Year plaque, TRADOC Certificate of Achievement TRADOC coin and note from Perkins. “To be selected as an instructor means that a lot of confidence and responsibility is placed in these individuals and the seven instructors that are here today are the best of the best,” Perkins said. “The fact they are representing the best in a very large organization, that is part of a very large Army,

speaks volumes about their professionalism.

Educator of theYear Scott Porter is an Army civilian and assistant professor at the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. He was recognized for his ability to engage students using techniques to facilitate dialogue and for going to any length to help – inside or outside the classroom. Brigadier General Christopher P. Hughes, the deputy commanding general for Leadership, Development and Education at Fort Leavenworth, accepted the award on Porter’s behalf. “Scott is an inspirational and creative educator,” Hughes said. “He is wildly popular with his students and passionate about helping our young men and women.”

Officer Instructor of theYear Capt. Michael McCauley is a Fire Support instructor at the Field Artillery School at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. He was commended by panel members for turning traditional lectures into dynamic, hands-on lessons that maximize student participation. “I’m accepting this award on behalf of my team,” McCauley said. “I have the privilege to work alongside truly great Army and Marine instructors. “Being an instructor is so rewarding because it takes you through the whole range of the human experience. Many of our Soldiers are fresh out of college, so we develop them through PT (physical training), the classroom, team building and field events.”

“To be selected as an instructor means that a lot of confidence and responsibility is placed in these individuals, and the seven instructors that are here today are the best of the best.” — Gen. David G. Perkins commanding general of U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command

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The U.S. Army’s top instructors stand with Gen. David Perkins, the commanding general of U.S. ArmyTraining and Doctrine Command, duringTRADOC’s Instructor of theYear Ceremony at the Morelli Auditorium on Fort Eustis, May 30.

Noncommissioned Officer Instructor of theYear

nity to give back to the organization that grew me and taught me how to be a Soldier. To be recognized for doing a job that I Staff Sgt. Sony Merus is a senior train- love is amazing.” ing and education specialist at the U.S. Army Intelligence Center’s Noncommis- Warrant Officer Instructor of theYear sioned Officer Academy at Fort HuachuChief Warrant Officer 2 Juan Jusino is an ca, Arizona. He often asked his students instructor with the Basic Officer Training to define their understanding of the sub- Division at the Adijuant General School at ject matter and linked previous lessons to Fort Jackson. Jusino was a student of Armstead’s at future training. “Getting this award and being here to- the school and now works alongside him. day is surreal,” Merus said. “This is hum“This is the most humbling day I’ve bling; my students are the reason that I am ever had,” Jusino said. “Armstead was here today, and they challenge me to get my instructor before, and it’s cool to be better each day.” able to share this experience with such a great educator.” Reserve Instructor of theYear For Armstead, the experience was equalMaster Sgt. Jason Kirk is a senior instructor ly rewarding. and writer with the 83rd U.S. Army Reserve “Jusino was the best type of student you Readiness Training Center at Fort Knox, Ken- could want – inquisitive, engaged,” Armtucky. He is a retention noncommissioned of- stead said. “I’m not surprised that he is here ficer and teaches the 79V Senior Leader and being recognized for his dedication. I think Army Reserve Career Counselor Courses. he is a shining example of the professional Like many of the other top instructors, Kirk warrant officer.” was recognized for his ability to lead meaningful dialogue with his students, often pull- National Guard Instructor of theYear ing from his own experiences. Sergeant 1st Class Paul Deegan, the 2013 National Guard Instructor of the Year, is an Civilian Instructor of theYear instructor in the North Dakota Army NaMichael Armstead is an instructor at the tional Guard, Headquarters, 164th RegiAdjutant General School, at Fort Jackson, ment at Devil’s Lake. Deegan is a combat South Carolina. He served 30 years in the engineer, with experience training the Iraqi Army and retired as the school’s regimental Army. He used operational videos and command sergeant major. He is known for training aids to draw in his class and stress teaching with enthusiasm and passion. the importance of the topic. “I absolutely love being an instructor,” TRADOC has been recognizing the Army’s Armstead said. “It gives me the opportu- “best of the best” instructors since 1989.

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‘Resolute’ Soldiers compete in Warrior Challenge By Sgt. Stefanie Warner

U.S.Army Soldiers from the 368thTransportation Company, 11thTransportation Battalion, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) participate in a litter carry in the Resolute Challenge, at Fort Eustis, May 30.Twenty teams of three Soldiers competed for “best-inthe-brigade” in activities that included a canoe event and obstacle course.

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U.S. Army Soldiers from the 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) competed in the Resolute Warrior Challenge at Fort Eustis, May 30. Twenty teams of Soldiers were tested on warrior training tasks, which included land navigation, assembling and disassembling weapons, preforming functions checks as well as covering topics related to unit and leader certification. The challenge also included competition events such as an obstacle course, a canoe event and a litter-carry race. Three-person teams from each company in the brigade competed in the challenge, not only as a way to build morale and esprit de corps, but also to earn the title of “bestin-the-brigade,” said U.S. Army Col. Randal Nelson, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) commander, who addressed the Soldiers at the beginning of the competition. “These events are going to be physically and mentally demanding,” said Nelson. “Cheer each other on, keep each oth-

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er motivated, and may the best battalion win.” The litter-carry portion was the final event of the challenge and started from the base of 3rd Port, where teams had to run over a bridge that led into the woods. With the terrain uneven and narrow, many

teams found making the last leg of the challenge the most difficult. “The toughest event for me was the litter-carry race, because we had to carry [a 40 pound litter] for a mile and a half,” said 2nd Lt. Matt Hutto, executive officer, 99th Transportation Detachment, 53rd Trans-

portation Battalion. “I had a great time and the experience was a lot of fun.” The winning team included Capt. Thomas Maddux, 1st Lt. Mark Hanabury, and Sgt. Christopher Esqueda, from 544th Dive Detachment, 53rd Transportation Battalion., 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary). The team members were awarded the Army Achievement Medal for their firstplace finish, a trophy and smaller prizes. Second place honors went to the team of Sgt. Philip Provience, Sgt. Johnny Ulrich, and Pvt. David Comer, from the 97th Transportation Company (Heavy Boat), 10th Transportation Battalion. Third place went to the team of 1st Lt. Lawrence Esposito, 1st Lt. Benjamin Crockett, and 1st Lt. Mario Lopes, from 11th Transportation Battalion. After his team’s first-place win, Maddux reflected on the camaraderie experienced during the Resolute Warrior Challenge. “The individual events were challenging and forced everyone to use teamwork and strategy in order to be successful,” said Maddux. “The morale was very high and the brigade fielded great teams.”

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Hagel announces release of Soldier by Afghan captors By Cheryl Pellerin AMERICAN FORCES PRESS SERVICE

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced that Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl’s Afghan captors have released him to the U.S. military after taking him prisoner nearly five years ago while he was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Bergdahl, at the time a private first class, went missing from his post in Afghanistan on June 30, 2009. He was the only U.S. service member known to be held captive there. The now 28-year-old Soldier was thought captured by the Haqqani network. He appeared in a proof-of-life video that surfaced last January and military officials said at the time they believed the video to be recently made. “A few hours ago, the family of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl was informed by President Obama that their long wait for his return will soon be over,” Hagel said in a statement. “We will give him all the support he needs

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Private First Class Bowe Bergdahl, in a U.S. Army photo taken before his capture.

to help him recover from this ordeal,” the secretary added, “and we are grateful that he will soon be reunited with his family.” Hagel also said he informed Congress of the decision to transfer five detainees from Guantánamo Bay to Qatar. “The United States has coordinated closely with Qatar to ensure that security measures are in place and the nation-

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al security of the United States will not be compromised,” Hagel said. “I appreciate the efforts of the Emir of Qatar to put these measures in place and I want to thank him for his instrumental role in facilitating the return of Sgt. Bergdahl,” the secretary acknowledged. One of Hagel’s first acts upon taking office in February 2013 was to call the Bergdahl family about their son’s situation, Pentagon Press Secretary Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby said during a January press conference. In June 2011 the Army announced that it had promoted Bergdahl to the rank of sergeant. Bergdahl, now 27, is assigned to the 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division at Fort Richardson, now Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, in Alaska. That was Bergdahl’s second promotion since he was listed as Missing-Captured on June 30, 2009. He was promoted to the rank of specialist in June 2010. “Sergeant Bergdahl’s return is a powerful reminder of the enduring, sacred com-

mitment our nation makes to all those who serve in uniform,” Hagel said in his statement. The U.S. government never forgot Sgt. Bergdahl, he added, and the Defense Department and other federal agencies never stopped working to bring him back. “I am grateful to all the military and civilian professionals – from DOD and our interagency partners – who helped make this moment possible and to all those Americans who stood vigil with the Bergdahl family,” the secretary said. Hagel issued the announcement while on a 12-day international trip to countries in Asia and Europe. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey also commented on Bergdahl’s return. The chairman said in a written statement, “It is our ethos that we never leave a fallen comrade. Today we have back in our ranks the only remaining captured soldier from our conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Welcome home, Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl.”

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U.S. Soldiers participating in Combined Resolve II have benefitted from the European Activity Set and it has helped them smoothly transition into the role of being participants in the exercise at Grafenwoehr Training Area in Germany. The European Activity Set, or EAS, is a combined-arms, battalion-sized group of vehicles and equipment that is pre-postioned in Europe to outfit U.S. Army Regionally Aligned Forces when they rotate into theater for training or contingency operations. The EAS is located and maintained at the U.S. Army’s Grafenwoehr Training Area and includes vehicle systems and equipment that would outfit a U.S. Army combined-arms battalion. “When they come here, the equipment’s here; it’s ready, it’s well maintained and well kept, whether they come here for a short period of time or come here and stay for a long period of time,” said Brig. Gen. Walter Piatt, commander of the Joint Multinational Training Command. “But the equipment is here, the facilities are here and that’s going to prove extremely valuable for the EUCOM (European Command).” “This is the first time I’ve fallen in on equipment somewhere else,” said Staff Sgt. Keith Durgin, with 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division. “So far it’s been pretty seamless. There weren’t too many added steps from what we would normally have.” Soldiers from the 1st Brigade, 1st Caval-

ry Division, who used EAS, picked it up in Grafenwoehr on their way to Hohenfels. “We got to Grafenwoehr and were there for maybe a week when we drew vehicles,” said Pvt. Ian Forth, 91st Engineer Battalion, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division. “We loaded them up at the line haul and we took them down here, and we’ve been here since then, going out on missions.” Several Soldiers said that they liked the process. “We didn’t know what to expect,” said Pvt. Louis Blockinger, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division. “We didn’t know if we were going to get here and they were going to be old or if they were even going to have night-vision. But we got here and it was brand new equipment and it was pretty cool just to jump in on it.” “Our company signed for 14 brand-new tanks from the EAS draw,” said Durgin. “It was pretty seamless. When we came up to them, they had everything laid out. The tanks were in really good running order. There were no issues with them. All the BII (Basic Issue Items) and all the stuff that comes along with the tank was all brand new. The weapons were all brand new, and they had everything laid out. [It was] pretty easy for us to hop on, inventory, sign and go.” According to Forth, he and his fellow Soldiers were enjoying using their EAS equipment as they helped set up defensive positions. “We were blessed,” he said. “We got some real good equipment. It’s working out really well and we’re having our fun with it.”

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D-Day Jun ne 6, 1944 On June 6, 1944, 160,000 Allied troops landed along a 50-mile strretch of heavily-fortified French coastline to fight Nazi Germany on the beaches of Normandy, France. General Dwight D. Eisen nhower called the operation a crusade in which “we will accept nothing less than full victory.” More than 5,000 ships and 13,0000 aircraft supported the D-Day invasion, and by day’s end on June 6, the Allies gained a foothold in Normandy. The D-Day cost was high – more than 9,000 Allied Soldiers were killed or wounded – but more than 100,000 Soldiers began the march acrross Europe to defeat Hitler. – www.army.mil/d-day/

A convoy of landing craft nears the beach at Normandy, D-Day, June 6, 1944.

Supreme Allied Commander U.S. Army Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower speaks with 101st Airborne Division paratroopers before they board airplanes and gliders to take part in a parachute assault into Normandy as part of the Allied Invasion of Europe, D-Day, June 6, 1944.

Members of a landing party help injured Soldiers to safety on Utah Beach durring the Allied Invasion of Europe on D-Day, June 6, 1944.

Soldiers wade through surf and Nazi gunfire to secure a beachhead during the Allied Invasion, June 6, 1944.

A paratrooper boards an airplane that will drop him over the coast of Normandy for the Allied Invasion of Europe, D-Day, June 6, 1944. Soldiers of the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions parachuted behind enemy lines during the night, while fellow Soldiers assaulted Normandy beaches at dawn.

The spirit of the American Soldier: This beachhead is secure. Fellow Soldiers erected this monument to an American Soldier somewhere on the shell-blasted coast of Normandy.

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‘Big Red One’ Soldiers arrive in France for D-Day commemoration ceremony By Sgt. 1st Class Abram Pinnington 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION PUBLIC AFFAIRS

A foot taps feverishly. Eyes wander in every direction. Suddenly, the screech of aircraft tires hitting the ground pierces the quiet. As the aircraft comes to a halt, Soldiers gather their gear and set foot onto foreign soil. Their presence is not for conflict, but to honor those who set foot on the same soil 70 years ago. Soldiers of the 1st Infantry Division, along with other units within the United States Army, were asked to support the commemorative ceremonies for the 70th Anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, France. This once-in-a-lifetime event created a great amount of pride for those who participated. “I am honored to be here,” said Pfc. Pedro Beltran, 1st Infantry Division’s Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard. “After everything I have learned about World War II, I cannot wait to see Omaha Beach.” Though touring the area around the famous battleground is on his to-do list, Beltran will do so with more than sightseeing on his mind. “I’m going to embrace everything we do,” Beltran said. “For those who never got to see Normandy – the ones who are not here with us today.” Beltran’s brother never had the opportunity to visit Normandy. His brother was wounded in Afghanistan, in 2012. After a near recovery from his wounds, he passed away due to complications a year later. “He was going to be a history teacher,” Beltran said. “He loved learning about the war, the great men who were in it. He wanted to teach that to kids.” Beltran is not the only one with something to cross off the to-do list. Sgt. 1st Class Justin Weathers, an infantry platoon sergeant with 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, who has served and deployed with the 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, has direct family ties

“This generation of service members, many who gave the ultimate sacrifice, are part of an unbroken chain of heroes who have served our country with pride and honor. Words can never express our gratitude to these selfless warriors for allowing us to remain a free society.” — Lt. Col. Sean Ryan 1st Infantry Division public affairs officer to the sands of Normandy. “Both my grandfathers were in Normandy,” Weathers said. “My maternal grandfather was an engineer who landed at Utah Beach, on 6 June. My paternal grandfather was with the 1st Infantry Division, landed on Omaha Beach, 12 June, and went on to fight at Cherbourg.” The same engineer unit his grandfather served in erected a monument on top of a German pillbox they overtook during D-Day. “After the war ended in 1945, my grandfather went back and helped build the monument,” Weathers said. “I want to see that monument and have my picture taken next to it.” However, a photograph isn’t the only task Weathers has set out to achieve. “I have copies of photographs from my grandfather with me,” Weathers said. “One of them is of him and three of his friends. All three of his friends were killed in action in France. “I want to go down to Utah Beach and bury the picture in the sand as a way to honor them and their sacrifice.” As the ceremonies draw near, Soldiers – both old and new – are beginning to feel the historic significance of their presence. D-Day isn’t just about one day, but a moment in time that has affected so many of all ages and generations. To mark the 70th anniversary of one of the most daring and pivotal offensives in military history, the 1st Infantry Division published “Reflections: Big Red

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To mark the 70th anniversary of one of the most daring and pivotal offensives in military history, the 1st Infantry Division published “Reflections: Big Red One veterans, families bring stories of World War II to life,” a special edition of Duty First! magazine that honors the heroes of D-Day and World War II.

One veterans, families bring stories of World War II to life,” a special edition of the Duty First! magazine that honors the heroes of D-Day and World War II. Featuring stories about “Big Red One” Medal of Honor recipients, Buffalo Soldiers and Junction City, Kansas, natives, the magazine seeks to bring to life the heroism and sacrifices made by the Greatest Generation. “This generation of service members, many who gave the ultimate sacrifice, are part of an unbroken chain of heroes who have served our country with pride and honor,” said Lt. Col. Sean Ryan, 1st Infantry Division public affairs officer. “Words can never express our gratitude to these

selfless warriors for allowing us to remain a free society.” Major Gen. Paul E. Funk II, 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley commanding general, said today’s Big Red One Soldiers walk in the footsteps of giants. “Their contributions to this division, to the Army and to this nation are untold and exude in me – in all of us who serve here – a deep sense of pride,” Funk said. “I can think of no better way to commemorate the 70th anniversary of our actions on D-Day than by reading and reflecting upon their sacrifices.” The magazine is available now. For more information, go to www.facebook. com/ 1stInfantryDivison.

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Bruce Cadarette of the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine at Natick Soldier Systems Center in Natick, Mass., monitors volunteers in MOPP 4 gear during testing of a body-worn microclimate cooling system for helicopter aircrew members in Doriot Climatic Chambers. Photo by David Kamm

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Helicopter pilots have for years kept cool by plugging into aircraft-mounted microclimate cooling systems, but their crews have used them less frequently to avoid becoming entangled in the tethers that connected them to the systems. That’s why researchers at the Natick Soldier Systems Center have been testing the Light-Weight Environmental Control System, or LWECS, a body-worn microclimate cooling system that allows crew members to move around inside the aircraft without tripping on tethers, and to exit the aircraft while still being cooled. “Basically, it’s a small refrigeration device,” said Brad Laprise, a mechanical engineer with the Warfighter Directorate, Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center, or NSRDEC. “It’s the same technology that’s in your air conditioner or in your refrigerator, except instead of conditioning air, it chills a fluid. And then it pumps that fluid through a tube-lined cooling vest.” The cooling unit is a cylinder, 3 1/2 inches around, that connects to a cooling vest and provides 120 watts of cooling. The vest has approximately 110 feet of tubing through which fluid can pass, and it is worn against a Soldier’s skin. The system is powered by a plate-like conformal battery that can fit inside body armor. “So we’re hoping that this small, lighter-weight system would give them a lot more autonomy in the rear of the aircraft,” explained Laprise, “and to allow them to get the cooling when they need it.”

Researchers from NSRDEC and the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine, or USARIEM, working with Product Manager Air Warrior, have been testing LWECS at Natick’s Doriot Climatic Chambers. With the assistance of volunteers wearing MOPP 4 chemical-protective gear, they have been simulating 11-hour missions in desert and jungle conditions. “We’ve been living in the desert for the last 20 years, but we also know that the Pacific Rim is the next area that we’re looking at,” said Bruce Cadarette, a research physiologist with USARIEM’s Thermal and Mountain Medicine Division. “We’ve been providing microclimate cooling for the pilots for 16 years now. It made them be able to prolong their mission, their endurance time and enable to perform at a higher level.” The hope is that their crews will be able to realize similar benefits with LWECS, without being tethered to an aircraftmounted system. “Right now we’re looking at crew chiefs who have to load and unload cargo and maintain the cargo,” Cadarette said. “They also have to sit as rear gunners in some of the helicopter frames. “The other people that we’re concentrating on are the medics, who have to fly out in the back of the helicopters and who have to go out and treat wounded in the field, load them onto stretchers, (and) get them onto the back of the helicopter.” Over two weeks, the five test subjects each took two turns in the simulated desert conditions and a pair in the jungle conditions – one using the cooling system and one without it -- in the chamber.

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My Lan Tran (above and below), from the Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce, was the guest speaker for the Asian-American, PaciďŹ c Islander Heritage Month observance hosted by 11th Battalion, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) at Fort Eustis, May 28.Tran spoke to the audience about Asian culture, etiquette and heritage Chunran Mahoney performs a traditional Korean fan dance during the Asian American and PaciďŹ c Islander Heritage Month luncheon at Langley Air Force Base, May 29.

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Norris Domangue and John Hackman, local martial arts instructors, demonstrate attack and defense forms of Filipino martial arts, consisting of stick and knife defense, during the Asian-American and PaciďŹ c Islander Heritage Month observance at Fort Eustis, May 28.

U.S. Air Force Airmen serve themselves from an assortment of Asian dishes during the Asian-American and PaciďŹ c Islander Heritage Month luncheon at Langley Air Force Base, May 29.

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Alexander Bambao, Air Combat Command Manpower and Organization base operating support requirements chief, performs a traditional Polynesian dance during the Asian-American and PaciďŹ c Islander Heritage Month luncheon at Langley Air Force Base, May 29. Bambao is originally from Baguio City, Philippines.

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Three recent achievements demonstrate how a critical communications capability is continuing to keep warfighters connected. The Battlefield Airborne Communications Node, or BACN, translates and distributes imagery, video, voice and data, often from disparate elements, improving situational awareness by allowing ground troops to reach back for needed support over mountainous terrain. The node can act as a high-altitude relay and has been used for missions such as airdrop and airstrike operations. The system currently operates on two platforms: the E-11A, a modified Bombardier business jet, and the EQ-4B, a modified Global Hawk Block 20 remotely piloted vehicle. According to officials, Last month, 30 operational BACN flights on the EQ-4B were accomplished, setting a new record for the number of flights with a BACN-equipped remotely piloted vehicle within one month. “This is a significant milestone,” said Lt. Col. Nathan Elliott, the program manager. “Being able to provide this many flights allows us to increase our availability of coverage, ultimately providing much needed additional support to the warfighter.” Service members supported in the areas of responsibility appreciate that coverage and have provided the BACN office with a lot of positive feedback. One of the comments received was from an Army squad leader and read, “My squadron commander’s first question of every mission brief is, ‘Do we have BACN?’ Ground commanders feel more secure knowing the BACN is flying overhead. You are saving lives.” Another recent achievement was the simultaneous flights of three Global Hawks with the BACN system. Being able to provide this concurrent ability not only allows for expanded coverage for warfighters, but it allows for overlapping missions, eliminating potential gaps in coverage. “We are constantly looking for ways to improve upon the BACN system’s capabilities and being able to provide this simultaneous coverage was one that we knew would immediately enhance what BACN already does,” Elliott.said. “In November, (the E-11A platform)

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Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody hosted an international senior enlisted leader summit at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, May 13-16. Command chiefs and senior enlisted leaders from around the Air Force participated in the summit. They were joined by senior enlisted leaders from the air forces of 24 countries, many the equivalent of the chief master sergeant of the Air Force. “Our Air Force and the entire Department of Defense has always recognized the value of our international partnerships,” Cody said. “Over time those relationships have become increasingly more important and we’ve seen the impact in operations around the globe. We want to build on those partnerships. We want to develop them and use them to strengthen our team.” General Robin Rand, the Air Education and Training Command commander, opened the summit by sharing his thoughts on the importance of the exchange. “It’s how we support each other, whether it is humanitarian assistance or combat operations,” Rand said. “It is how we preserve our freedom and take care of those in need. I think that one of the best things about this summit is the opportunity to exchange ideas and to learn from each other.” Both the senior leaders from the U.S. and allied countries echoed Rand’s thoughts in regards to exchanging knowledge and experience. “The more we get together to share ideas and learn from each other, the stronger the partnerships become and the greater we are as a combined force, accomplishing common goals around the world,” Cody said. “I think we have a lot to learn from each other,” said Warrant Officer of the Royal Australian Air Force Mark Pentreath. “I don’t think any service or any country has it perfect. This summit is quite unique; bringing together people from Europe, Asia and other parts of the world. We have very different cultures and training, but we all have the same goal and are very proud to be in the air force. We have the same love for our air force and country, the same pride.” Over the three-day summit the group had the opportunity to observe practices and dis-

cuss in-depth and share their thoughts on a wide range of topics. During the opening comments, Rand shared his top priorities. “The mission, the Airmen who do the mission, the families who support the Airmen, our core values which are fundamental to us, and our heritage which can inspire and enforce our core values,” Rand said. Some of the other topics covered include how to care for military families as defense budgets are minimized, the Air Force core values, the Airmen’s Creed, recruiting, professional development, how basic military training instructors are adapting to changes in BMT, and developing character inAirmen. “The majority of the discussions focused on the professional development of our enlisted force,” Cody said. “We talked about strategic international enlisted development, training and education and how you shape those core concepts to strengthen the force. We also talked about sexual assault prevention and resiliency, and we shared some of the challenges we face in our air forces and how we are working to eliminate those from the ranks. “Every time you have these discussions there is information from other nations that you can pull out and consider adopting in our own approaches,” Cody continued. “So, it all contributes to the growth of the enlisted force, both here and around the world.” The United Kingdom Royal Air Force, Royal Canadian Air Force, Royal New Zealand Air Force and U.S. Air Force each presented how they train, educate and develop their enlisted airmen. The presentations were followed by a question-and-answer session and discussions. As part of the summit, the group toured both the old basic military training dormitories and the new Airman training complexes, or ATCs, the basic expeditionary Airman skills training site, or BEAST, at the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Medina Annex, and the security forces technical school. United Kingdom Master Aircrew Duncan Hide, of NATO Air Command, said he enjoyed seeing how the U.S. does their

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A Military Training Instructor speaks with senior enlisted leaders from the air forces of 24 countries as they tour basic military training facilities at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland,Texas. Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody hosted an international senior enlisted leader summit May 13-16.

training and seeing the difference from the old dormitories and the new ATCs. He noted that there were a lot of similarities between the U.S.’s eight-week BMT program and the U.K.’s 10-week training program; however, the biggest difference was the large scale on which the U.S. Air Force trains recruits. During the tour of BMT facilities, the senior leaders had the opportunity to speak to trainees and observe a BMT graduation. Pentreath said that one of his favorite parts of the summit was learning what recruits thought about the training. He could see that the trainees held great respect for their MTIs and how much they loved the Air Force, a feeling he shared for his own air force. In addition to viewing how the Air Force recruits and trains Airmen, the summit also included visiting the Inter-American Air Forces Academy, or IAAFA and the De-

“The more we get together to share ideas and learn from each other, the stronger the partnerships become and the greater we are as a combined force, accomplishing common goals around the world.” — Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody

fense Language Institute English Language Center, or DLIELC, both of which train foreign military members. IAAFA provides 34 courses taught in Spanish covering professional military development, aircraft maintenance, logistics and other similar training to members of the armed forces of the Americas and annually graduates 800 partner-nation students. The curriculum at DLIELC acculturates and trains international military personnel to communicate in English so they can instruct English language programs in their country. DLIELC annually graduates 2,800 students. “JBSA is an ideal location for international exchanges,” Cody said. “We have phenomenal organizations here in the IAAFA and the DLIELC, which provide a venue for different nations to come together and learn from and with each other in a common environment. There is also the benefit of what we do here in regards to our enlisted development. When you look at recruiting, training and education, it all begins here. So, this is a great location and venue to see firsthand the way we develop our enlisted force and use that starting point as we discuss enlisted development on a global scale.”

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The director of the Army OfďŹ ce of Business Transformation asked members of the Association of the U.S. Army at its 270th Institute of Land Warfare breakfast whether they thought the Army was a business. “We certainly have many of the characteristics of a business,â€? said Lt. Gen. Thomas W. Spoehr, who took over the OfďŹ ce of Business Transformation in July. “We have capital assets, and a multitude of functions. We’ve got a diverse workforce. We’ve got upstream and downstream supply chains, and now it looks like we’re going to be audited on an annual basis.â€? Providing background on the mission behind the OfďŹ ce of Business Transformation, Spoehr said his ofďŹ ce includes about 60 well-qualiďŹ ed operations research analysts, information technology professionals, strategic planners and operationally qualiďŹ ed ofďŹ cers. They support senior Army leaders, principally the new Undersecretary of the Army, Brad R. Carson, who by the direction of Congress serves as the chief management ofďŹ cer for the Army. Spoehr said the Army manages an education enterprise with more students than the top ďŹ ve U.S. university systems combined, 108,000 family housing units, 13.5 million acres of land – a little bit less than the state of West Virginia – 144,000 buildings, and 2,252 miles of railroad. The amount of energy the Army produces equals that of the city of Tampa, Florida, and the number of vehicles in the Army eet is larger than UPS and FedEx combined, he said. “But, are we a business?â€? Spoehr went on. “I think after due consideration, in the end the answer to that question must be no. The Army’s sacred role is to protect the nation’s interests. The unique nature of the profession of arms transcends what we would consider typical for business.â€? While the Army is not a business, Spoehr said if it is to be successful, it must exhibit “world-classâ€? business

practices. “If we tolerate inefďŹ cient business practices we risk sending America’s sons and daughters into combat ill-prepared and I think you all agree that’s unacceptable,â€? he said. Spoehr said as the service seeks to improve on business practices, the Army also has some inherent advantages – a proven reputation for getting the mission done no matter what the difďŹ culty, a great leader education program and a strong set of ethics and values. Even so, the Army also has some inherent disadvantages, he said, among them a budget which offers little exibility and is divided into multiple appropriations which can’t be interchanged. “First and foremost, we are engaged in responsibly sizing our forces to meet the nation’s needs,â€? Spoehr said. “You’ve heard the secretary and the chief testify that under full sequestration, the total force military end strength has to drop to 920,000 Soldiers.â€? Spoer said if sequestration is not necessary, he thinks the Army should be able to keep 980,000 Soldiers (450,000 active duty, 335,000 National Guard and 195,000 Reserve) and the entire headquarters has been engaged in identifying the best force within those constraints. He added that Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno has said he feels a moral responsibility to reduce nonwarďŹ ghting functions and capabilities to the greatest degree possible before he reduces another infantry squad, armored platoon or truck company. “We anticipate these headquarters reductions alone will save approximately 13,000 spaces, which can either be reallocated or eliminated and those savings can be plowed back into readiness,â€? he said. Spoehr also highlighted other areas where the Army was making progress in becoming more business-like, such as its information technology portfolios and systems. For business systems alone, cost has been running around $2 billion annually for more than 700 sys-

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Mini Education Fair

The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Commander’s Cup Golf Tournament is scheduled for noon, June 6 at the Pines Golf Course. Mulligans and “closest to the pin” are available at registration and dinner will be served immediately following play. The cost is $25 for members, $25 for E-4 and below, $30 for E-5 and above, $40 for retirees and Department of Defense civilians and $45 for guests. For more information, call 878-2252.

The Bateman Army Education Center will host a mini edAppointments will not be accepted during the Fort Eustis ucation fair from 9 a.m. to noon, June 11 at 1500 Madison Ammunition Supply Point scheduled inventory on June 23Ave. More than 10 colleges and universities will be available 27. For more information, contact Chief Warrant Officer 5 to answer questions and assist with degree completion re- Carolita Green at 878-1330. quirements. Attendees are asked to bring transcripts and Range schedule military experience documentation. For more information, call 878-2083, ext. 221. Ranges, training areas and associated facilities are off limits to personnel not engaged in scheduled firing, operations Fort Eustis Army Birthday Ball or inspections unless clearance is obtained in person from the ■ The Senior Commander Army Element – Fort Eustis Range Control Fire Desk or a designated Range Control techwill host an Army Birthday Ball from 6 to 11 p.m., June 13 at nician. The Range Control office telephone number is 878the Fort Eustis Club.Tickets are $35 per person.The event will 4412, ext. 226 or 878-3834, ext 234. feature dinner, dancing, socializing and entertainment. Ball atThe range operations schedule through June 11 is: tire is as follows: ■ Friday – BTRACS, Range 1; POW Range 2, 3 (7 a.m. to ■ Active-duty military – Formal Army service uniforms, 10 p.m.) Army mess blue or greens with white shirt and bow tie. ■ Saturday/Sunday – POW Range 2, 3 (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.) ■ Civilian men –Tuxedo with bow tie or dark business suit ■ Monday – BTRACS, Range 1; POW Range 2, 3 (7 a.m. with bow tie. to 10 p.m.) ■ Civilian women – Long or short formal dress. ■ Tuesday – BTRACS, Range 1, 2, 3, 6 (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) For more information contact Sgt. 1st Class Chimea Harris at ■ Wednesday – BTRACS, Range 1, 2, 3 (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) 314-7526 or chimea.m.harris.mil@mail.mil. All personnel are required to check in and out with Range Control before going into or departing from any range or trainFort Eustis Army Birthday Run ing area. The Senior Commander Army Element – Fort Eustis will conduct a 2.2 mile run and cake-cutting ceremony on June Army Community Service 13 to celebrate the U.S. Army’s 239th birthday. The run will Army Community Service classes and workshops for start at 6:30 a.m. at the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine June will include: Command headquarters parking lot. A cake-cutting ceremo■ Baby and Me Play Group – 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursdays ny will take place at 7:35 a.m. at the same location. Motor- at 501 Madison Ave. ists should expect road closures and brief traffic delays dur■ Car Buying Seminar – noon to 1 p.m., June 18. ing the run. ■ Civilian Professional Development – Growing through For more information, call 501-6435 or 501-5819. Change, 9 to 10:30 a.m., June 11, and Overcoming Stress, 9:30 to 11 a.m., June 26. Registration is required. Cotillion Dinner and Dance ■ Couponing Strategies – 5 to 7 p.m., June 18 at the Fort The Fort Eustis Club will host a Cotillion Dinner and Dance Eustis Commissary. Registration is required. ■ Credit Reporting, Scores and Debt Management – 9 from 6 to 10 p.m., June 14 at 2123 Pershing Ave. All fathers and daughters and mothers and sons are invited to enjoy to 10 a.m., June 17. ■ Developing Your Financial Plan – 9 to 10 a.m., June an evening filled with tradition, food and dancing.Tickets are $35 for parents and guardians, $30 for children ages 12 and 10 and 24. ■ Effective ResumeWriting – 9 a.m. to noon, June 20. older, $20 for children ages five to 11 and $15 for children ■ Federal Employment – 10 a.m. to noon, June 26. ages four and under. ■ Financial Readiness Training – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 To purchase tickets or for more information, call 878-5700. p.m., June 20. 1-222nd Avn. Regt. COC ceremony ■ Four LensesWorkshop – 1 to 3 p.m., June 11. RegistraThe 1st Battalion, 222nd Aviation Regiment will host a tion is required. change of command ceremony at 8 a.m., June 20 at the Mur■ Managing Your Checking Account – 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., phy Field Sports Complex; Lt. Col. Michael R. Williams will re- June 20. linquish command to Lt. Col. Christopher M. Stallings. The in■ Married to the Military – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 24. ■ Play Mornings Play Group – 10 to 11:30 a.m. on clement weather site is McClellan Fitness Center. Wednesdays at 1102 Pershing Ave. For more information, call 878-4405, ext. 222/225. ■ Spouse ResilienceTraining – 9 a.m. to noon, June 16GoArmyEd mobile application 19. Registration is required. The GoArmyEd mobile application is free and allows users ■ Volunteer Management Training for Family Readiaccess to information while on-the-go. Soldiers can use the ness Group Leaders and Liaisons – 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., app to locate points of contact or Army education centers and June 18. Registration is required. offices. The application is available for Apple and Android deUnless otherwise noted, classes and briefings will take vices. place in Bldg. 650, Monroe Ave. For more information about For more information, contact the Army Education Cen- Army Community Service classes and workshops, call 878ter, at 878-2083. 3638.

MCAHC closure notice All McDonald Army Health Center clinics and ancillary services (pharmacy, laboratory and radiology) will be closed on June 7. Normal operations will resume on June 9. Call the Hampton Roads Appointment Center at 1-866645-4584 to schedule appointments or facilitate authorization to visit an Urgent Care Center during this time. In case of an emergency, patients should dial 911 or report to the closest emergency room.

DMV2Go mobile office The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles’ DMV2Go mobile office is available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 9 at the Fort Eustis Exchange parking lot. Customers can conduct full service DMV transactions, including applying for and renewing identification cards and driver’s licenses, obtaining vehicle titles, license plates, decals and transcripts, ordering disabled parking placards or plates and requesting a personal identification number to set up a DMV account. For more information, contact Charlene Campbell at 878-4552 or charlene.e.campbell.civ@mail.mil.

Home buying and selling seminars The Fort Eustis Housing Referral Office will host a Home Buying Seminar from 6 to 8:30 p.m., June 10 and a Home Selling Seminar from 6 to 8:30 p.m., June 12. Both seminars will take place in the Civil Engineer Division conference room at 1407 Washington Blvd. Industry speakers will include a realtor, mortgage lender, attorney and home inspector. The seminars are open to active-duty U.S. military members, retirees, Reservists, National Guard and their family members.To register, call 878-2977/5687/5579 at least three business days prior to attending the seminar of your choice.

Technology Exposition The 93rd Signal Brigade will host a Technology Exposition from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 11 at the Fort Eustis Club. More than 25 exhibitors will provide hands-on demonstrations of the latest technologies. The event is free and open to all military, civilian and contractor personnel. To pre-register and view the exhibitor list, visit www. federalevents.com. For more information, call Capt. Yolanda Wiggins at 878-6678.

2014 U.S. Army Soldier Show The U.S. Army Installation Management Command presents the 2014 U.S. Army Soldier Show on June 23 at Jacobs Theater. It is a 90-minute live Broadway-style variety show at 2 and 7 p.m.The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit army.mwr.com/soldiershow.

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The Langley Pride Month Committee will host an amazing race in honor of LGBT Pride Month at 9 a.m., June 20. Signup sheets are located at the front desk of the Shellbank and Air Combat Command gyms. Prizes will be awarded for first place and trophies will be awarded to the top three teams. For more information, contact Staff Sgt. Adrianne Richard at 225-0822, Staff Sgt. Shalayne Dulan at 225-6560, Staff Sgt. Jessica Ventura at 225-0365 or Tech. Sgt. Jennifer Shead at 225-0173.

The Family Advocacy Program is hosting the following classes at the Health and Wellness Center: ■ Stress Management classes, from 11 a.m. to noon the first Tuesday of each month. ■ Five Love Languages, 11 a.m. to noon the first Wednesday of each month. ■ Mind over Mood classes, from 11 a.m. to noon the second Tuesday of each month. ■ Healthy Relationship Skills for Singles classes, from 11 a.m. noon the second Wednesday of each month. ■ A four-week Anger Management class begins the first Monday of the month. Participants must attend all four classes to receive credit. ■ An Active Parenting of Teens class is offered from 9 a.m. to noon, June 13. For more information or to sign up, contact Aillen Ford at 764-9581.

A special preview screening of National Geographic’s new two-hour Inside Combat Rescue Special will be held at 1 p.m., June 11 and 14 at Quesada Hall. The event is free and open to anyone who wishes to attend the event.

Amazing Race volunteers needed The Langley Pride Month Committee is searching for individuals to help plan their Amazing Race Competition. If interested in being part of the Langley Pride Month Committee and aiding in the planning of this event, meetings are held every Thursday at 1 p.m. The following positions are available to volunteers: ■ Road Guards – seven to 10 volunteers needed ■ Water Station – three volunteers needed ■ Fruit Station – two volunteers needed For more information or to volunteer, contact Staff Sgt. Adrianne Richard at 225-0822, Staff Sgt. Shalayne Dulan at 225-6560, Staff Sgt. Jessica Ventura at 225-0365 or Tech. Sgt. Jennifer Shead at 225-0173.

Home Buying seminar

A Home Buying seminar is scheduled for 6 to 9 p.m., June 9 at the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron Housing Office. The event is presented by three industry representatives, to include a realtor, lender and home inspector who will help attendees understand Virginia state laws and procedures. Children and pets are not allowed. Turning the Tide For more information, contact David Kea at david.kea@ The U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band will host langley.af.mil or 764-5040. a tribute to the 70th anniversary of D-Day throughout the Hampton Roads area, June 5-7, with each performance be- Clean the Bay Day Joint Base Langley-Eustis will host the 26th Annuginning at 7 p.m. ■ June 6 – Continental Park on Fenwick Road, Ft. Monroe al Clean the Bay Day from 9 a.m. to noon, June 7. This year participants will clean five zones along the shoreline: ■ June 7 – Wisconsin Square in Norfolk Zone One from Eagle Park to Tidemill Creek; Zone Two National Guard and Reserve MGIB eligibility from Eagle Park to King Street Bridge; Zone Three from to Headquarters Army Continuing Education System is the footbridge located along the running trail halfway beaware the Integrated Total Army Personnel Database is tween the Langley Bayview Commonwealth Center and capturing the wrong data element for the Montgomery GI the Air Combat Command gym to the Base Marina; Zone Bill eligibility start date from National Guard and Reserve Four from the footbridge to the Bayview Towers Tempopersonnel systems and that many Soldiers were wrongly rary Living Facility; and Zone Five at Bethel Park. For more information or to volunteer for Clean the Bay put on One-Year Service Eligibility hold; HQ ACES has given all Army education counselors the ability to defer this Day, contact Michael Mallozzi at michael.mallozzi.1@ us.af.mil or 764-1141. hold for up to 90 days. If you have been put on this hold, contact the Education Center at 878-2083 to have the hold deferred. Counselors Technology Expo will use the Soldier’s Joint Services Transcripts, pay entry The Langley Club will host a free technology exposition base dater or other systems to validate this deferral. They from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 10. The semi-annual event are working to resolve this issue as quickly as possible. will feature more than 30 exhibitors who will showcase the latest in mission-centric technologies. To pre-register, ‘Kayak Kleanup’ visit www.federalevents.com. A waterways cleanup will take place June 7 at various For more information, contact Kristen Etzel at (443) 561locations. For more information, contact Claire Neubert at 2434 or etzel@ncsi.com. dcneubert@hotmail.com.

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Memorial Service The 633rd Contracting Squadron will hold a memorial service for Senior Airman Dennis J. Malone from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., June 6 at the Langley Chapel. For more information, contact Master Sgt. Oniqua White-Muldrow at oniqua.whitemuldrow@us.af.mil or 764-7484.

The World Class Gymnastics Parents Association is seeking volunteers help on June 10 at the River Front Golf Club. Volunteers are needed to help with concessions, check in and other duties. For more information or to volunteer, contact Stephanie Eversley at muffy216@gmail.com or 282-1392.

Airlift/Tanker Association monthly meeting The Tidewater Chapter of the Airlift/Tanker Association will host their monthly meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., June 12 at the Krungthai Street Grill at 1109 North King Street in Hampton. All current and former mobility warriors are invited. For more information or to RSVP, contact Lt. Col. Joel Eppley at 225-0903 or joel.eppley@us.af.mil.

Gold Star Families, Survivor Outreach Services The Gold Star Families and Survivor Outreach Services is a unified support program which embraces and reassures Survivors that they are continually linked to the Army Family for as long as they desire. Below are upcoming events hosted by The Gold Star Families and Survivor Outreach Services: ■ Music Under the Stars Summer Social with the TRADOC Army Band – 7 p.m., June 12 at Magnolia Park For more information, contact Rochelle Crockett and Mark Sowers at 878-3963.

Army Birthday Ball An Army Birthday Ball, commemorating the 239th U.S. Army Birthday, will take place at 6 p.m., June 13 at the Fort Eustis Club. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased through unit representatives. The event is open to all services.

WID Cash Management Luncheon Women in Defense will host Cash Management training on tools and techniques to save money, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 19 at Embassy Suites Hampton Convention Center. The event will offer ideas and networking opportunities with other women from the defense industry. Men are welcomed to attend the event. For more information or to register for the luncheon, visit www.widghr.org.

Scholarship golf tournament The Tuskegee Airmen Tidewater chapter will host their 16th Annual Larry E. Anderson Jr. Golf Tournament at 7 a.m., June 13 at the Newport News Golf Club at Deer Run. The cost is $70 per person or $280 per four-person group. For more information, contact Terry Addison at 850-0270 or 871-2963.

Larry E. Henderson Jr. Scholarship golf tourney The Tuskegee Airmen Tidewater Chapter will host their 16th Annual Larry E. Anderson Jr. Golf Tournament at 7 a.m., June 13 at the Newport News Golf Club at Deer Run. The cost is $70 each person or $280 for a four-person group. For more information, contact Terry Addison at 8500270 or 871-2963.

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Fishing licenses are not required for recreational rod and reel fishing during the Virginia Marine Resources Commission’s Free Fishing Days event scheduled for June 6-8.The exception is designated stocked trout waters where both a freshwater and trout license are required. All fishing regulations including size, season, catch limits and gear restrictions remain in effect. For more information, visit http://mrc.virginia.gov.

The Greene Turtle at Peninsula Town Center will host its Second Annual Dads and Dudes Car Show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 15. The event is family-friendly and is open to the public. The registration fee is $20 for all make and model cars.The first 100 entries will receive a dash plaque and the top 20 entries will receive a gift bag. For more information about the car show, visit online at www.peninsulatowncenter.com.

Music by the Bay summer concerts The Music by the Bay outdoor summer concert series will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Fort Monroe’s Continental Park. The concerts are free and open to the public. Visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner, lawn chairs and blankets. The schedule for June is as follows: ■ June 6 – U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band ■ June 12 – U.S. Navy Fleet Forces Wind Ensemble ■ June 19 – U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band Brass Ensemble ■ June 20 – Hampton Roads Philharmonic Orchestra ■ June 26 – U.S. Navy Fleet Forces Brass Ensemble For more information, visit www.fmauthority.com.

Norfolk Harborfest 2014 The 38th annual Norfolk Harborfest is scheduled for June 6-8 at Town Point Park along the downtown Norfolk waterfront. The event is free and open to the public. Activities include live entertainment, tall ships, a Parade of Sail, fireworks and family fun. Hours are noon to 1 p.m. June 6 and 7, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 8. For more information, visit www.festevents.org.

Big Bands on the Bay concerts Come out and join us for live music and dancing at the Big Bands on the Bay concert series from 7 to 9 p.m. Sundays at Ocean View Beach Park in Norfolk. The concerts are free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. The schedule for June is listed below: ■ June 8 – Glen Boswick and the Sounds of Swing ■ June 15 – Don Case and the Satin Sounds Orchestra ■ June 22 – The Top Hats Orchestra ■ June 29 – U.S. ArmyTraining and Doctrine Command Band In the event of inclement weather, visit www.festevents. org to check for delays or cancellations.

MacArthur Memorial Flag Day ceremony The Great Bridge Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution and the MacArthur Memorial will host a Flag Day Ceremony from noon to 1 p.m., June 14 at 198 Bank Street in Norfolk. The event is free and open to the public. Join us to honor the flag and learn more about the history and meaning behind the Stars and Stripes. For more information, call 441-2965 or visit www.mac arthurmemorial.org.

World War II children’s camp

The Virginia War Museum is offering World War II camps for children ages 8 to 12 at 9285 Warwick Boulevard in Newport News. The interactive camps will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 21-24 and Aug. 18-21. The cost is $175 for each camp. Children will train in squads and learn WWII infantry tactics during two battles each day. In between battles, campers will receive instruction on uniforms, equipment and the history of WWII. This is a physically active camp PFAC summer art classes and children are expected to run, jump and play outdoors The Peninsula Fine Arts Center is offering public enroll- in the woods. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Chris Garcia at cgarcia@ ment for summer art classes at its Studio Art School. Classes are open to preschoolers, school-age children and adults. nngov.com or call 247-8523. Classes begin June 17-21 and end Aug. 19-23. New offerings include indigo tie dye techniques, kumihomo, bees- Free admission to museums Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the Nawax collage, glass fusion and soft sculpture. The cost is $110 for members and $125 for nonmem- tional Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the ber, with an additional $15 fee for clay and glass classes. Department of Defense and more than 2,000 museums All ARTventures classes will meet from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. across America to offer free admission to U.S. Service for ages 5-8 and from 2 to 4:30 p.m. for ages 9-12. To reg- members, including National Guard, Reserve and their families through Labor Day. The program includes fine ister, call 596-8175. arts, science, history and children’s museums, and naFor more information, visit www.pfac-va.org. ture centers. UVA Lunch and Learn seminar For a complete list of participating facilities, visit arts. The University of Virginia will host a lunch and learn gov/national/blue-star-museums. seminar, Leveraging Project Management: Doing More with Less, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 19. The event Newport News photo contest is free and open to the public and will take place at 600 The annual “ZOOM IN on Newport News” photo conThimble Shoals Boulevard in Newport News. test, sponsored by the Newport News Tourism DevelopTo RSVP for the seminar, contact Alan Fiorello at 594- ment Office, is open to professional and amateur photographers. This year’s theme is “Best-kept Secrets of 0792 or apf6x@virginia.edu. Newport News.” Show us you and your family having fun Bayou Boogaloo and Cajun Food Festival at these locations and submit your photo for a chance to The 25th annual Bayou Boogaloo and Cajun Food Festival win a $500 grand prize. will take place June 20-22 at Town Point Park in downtown Participants may submit up to five digital or film phoNorfolk. Come out and enjoy the Arts Market of New Orleans tographs and the grand prize will be awarded to the winand live music. Authentic Louisiana food and beverages will be ning entry in both categories. The two honorable mention available for purchase and the event will be held rain or shine. prizes are VIP passports to Newport News attractions for Ticket prices are listed below: four people. ■ Three-day pass – $20, advance purchase online by 5 The contest is open to all U.S. citizens ages 18 and oldp.m. June 19 er. Entries will be accepted through Oct. 31. For contest ■ Daily admission – $10 at the gate or advance pur- details, visit www.newport-news.org. Printed entry forms chase online by 5 p.m. June 19 and contest rules are also available at the Newport News ■ Children – free for ages 12 and under Visitor Center at 13560 Jefferson Ave. ■ Boat docking – park-side docking is available by resFor more information, call 886-7777 or (888) 493-7386. ervation for $20 a day for boats up to 35 feet; $10 admission for each guest on board. Special rates are available for Virginia travel guide boats over 35 feet. To make reservations, contact Shane The official Virginia travel guide is available in print and Vernon at 441-2345, ext. 3017 or vernons.@festevents.org. digital format for travelers who want to learn more about Festival hours are listed below: exploring Virginia. The free 226-page hard copy guide can ■ June 20 – noon to 4 p.m., free and open to the public be ordered online at Virginia.org/TravelGuide. Travelers can ■ June 20 – 5 to 10 p.m., tickets required download the digital version to their mobile devices via ■ June 21 – noon to 10 p.m., tickets required the leading app stores. The digital guide features anima■ June 22 – noon to 6 p.m., tickets required. tion, sound, 17 videos about Virginia and more than 1,000 To purchase tickets or for more information, visit https:// hotlinks to external resources. festevents.org/tickets-main/purchase-tickets. For more information, visit www.virginia.org.

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