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‘Waterborne’ battalion welcomes new commander — Page 3

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Bridging the gap with Operation Dragon Wave – Page 12

CONSTRUCTION Work on new Visitor Center will close LaSalle Gate — Page 8

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By Staff Sgt. Alexander Burnett 7TH SUSTAINMENT BRIGADE PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The 10th Transportation Battalion, 7th Sustainment Brigade, hosted a change-of-command and change-of-responsibility ceremony at 3rd Port on Fort Eustis July 20. “This is a look at the future of the Army,� said Col. Lawrence Kominiak, the 7th Sus. Bde. commander. “Command teams are coming into battalion positions together, and leaving together.�

Lt. Col. Megan Gumpf took command, and Command Sgt. Maj. Scott Reed assumed responsibility of the 10th Trans. Bn. Gumpf comes to Fort Eustis from Fort Leavenworth, Kan., and Reed from Fort Hood, Texas. “We are both very excited and ready to take charge of this amazing group of Soldiers,â€? said Gumpf. “We want to thank all the Soldiers who came out for the ceremony today, making it so special for both of us‌ This is ‘Waterborne’ Six and Seven signing on the net.â€?

The ‘Waterborne’ battalion bid farewell to Lt. Col. Kenneth Williams and 1st Sgt. Compton Johnson, the 10th Trans. Bn. commander and command sergeant major, respectively. During the ceremony, Williams was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for his exemplary command of the battalion.

Johnson, an ordnance Soldier by trade, was inducted into the Honorable Order of Saint Christopher, making him an honorary transportation non-commissioned ofďŹ cer. “This ofďŹ cer- and non-commissioned-ofďŹ cer team has done an outstanding job leading this battalion,â€? said Kominiak. “I really cannot say enough about their accolades.â€?

“We are both very excited and ready to take charge of this amazing group of Soldiers. We want to thank all the Soldiers who came out for the ceremony today, making it so special for both of us.� — Lt. Col. Megan Gumpf 10th Transportation Battalion commander on taking command along with Command Sgt. Maj. Scott Reed

During their tenure with the battalion, the command team oversaw the deployment of numerous Army watercraft in support of Joint Logistics, Overthe-Shore exercises around the world, Operation PaciďŹ c Reach in Japan, U.S. Army South missions in Florida and use of watercraft in support of NASA shuttle missions. Additionally, the team traveled together to Georgia to assist the 3rd Infantry Division with their ďŹ rst waterborne deployment exercise.

Both Williams and Johnson spoke fondly of their time with the ‘Waterborne’ battalion. “It seems like just yesterday I was at Third Port for my assumption-of-command ceremony. I guess time ies when you’re having fun,â€? said Williams. “Fun does not even begin to describe what [I] and Command Sergeant Major Johnson have had during our time in command. We have been truly blessed with ofďŹ cers, non-commissioned ofďŹ cers and Soldiers who are second to none.â€?

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U. S.Army Col. Lawrence Kominiak (right), 7th Sustainment Brigade commander, passes the 10th Transportation Battalion colors to the new commanding ofďŹ cer, Lt. Col. Megan Gumpf, during a changeof-command and change-of-responsibility ceremony at 3rd Port on Fort Eustis, July 20.The ‘Waterborne’ battalion bid farewell to Lt. Col. KennethWilliams and 1st Sgt. Compton Johnson, the 10thTrans. Bn. commander and command sergeant major, respectively.

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RIGHT: Williams delivers remarks during the change-ofcommand ceremony.Williams assumed command from Lt. Col. James E. Huber.

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I could feel the sweat running along my body as Airmen from the Langley Air Force Base, Va., Fire Department, Station 2, helped me into a structural fire suit, weighing 70 pounds.

“We have a minute to put all that on,” said Airman 1st Class Thomas Stewart, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter. “A lot of guys fail out of tech school because they can’t get the gear on in time.”

My own internal clock told me I had just passed the five-minute mark as the Airmen helped me zip up the fire-resistance jacket.

Looking at Steward, who started at the same time and had already been fully dressed for at least four minutes, it was easy to accept the fact that I was never going to be a firefighter. That was fine, I thought. It takes a special breed to knowingly put themselves in harm’s way to save the life of another.

“Saving a life has got to be the best feeling ever,” said Joseph Serafini, Station 2 driver-operator and retired U.S. Air Force master sergeant. “It’s great to know that there are eight to 10 people alive today because of me and my crew.”

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“This woman brought her baby into the station, it wasn’t breathing. It had already passed away. But, we couldn’t presume anyone dead, so we did CPR and tried to comfort the mother. It was awful. Years later, the smell of baby powder would bring me right back to that incident.”

He paused, seemingly scanning his memory for the right words to describe how he was feeling.

“It’s unfortunate,” Serafini continued. “I remember the ones we didn’t save more than the ones we did.”

Willie Walden, the captain of Station 2 and a sergeant major in the U.S. Army Reserve, nodded when Serafini spoke.

“You can’t take this job home with you,” Walden said. “You have to leave it here.

Sometimes it’s hard, but over the years you figure out how to separate the two worlds.”

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The Matthew Jones House sits atop of a hill off Harrison Road at Fort Eustis. Matthew Jones, aVirginia planter thought to be the original owner, is said to have built the structure as early as 1700.

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Since its establishment as an Army camp in 1918, Fort Eustis has experienced waves of change. From its early days as a coastal artillery-replacement center and balloon-training grounds, to serving as a prison, to the Transportation School era, and now modernization as a joint base, the landscape of the post along the James River has certainly evolved.

However, a short drive down Harrison Road on post reveals one facet of the installation that has withstood the test of time – a lot of time.

The small, brick home capping the hill off Harrison Road near Eustis Lake is the Matthew Jones House, the oldest structure on post.

Estimates say the original foundation and parts of the building date back to 1700, with several additions and changes to the home since.

The house rests 25 feet above sea level on a knoll 700 feet east of the James River. Matthew Jones, a Virginia planter for whom the home is named, is thought to be its original owner. According to Christopher McDaid, 733rd Civil Engineer Division cultural resources manager, most of the original,

wooden building was removed, save for the two large chimneys on each end. The main body of the T-shaped house was likely built in 1727 for Jones, with its original, wooden frame used to build brickwork around.

“The Jones house was originally built as a wooden earthfast home, where timbers were inserted into holes in the ground, and the home built around,” McDaid said.

“This sort of construction allowed the owner to easily repair the timbers by just pulling old ones out and replacing them.

“As tobacco farmers in the region were trying to grow and ship their goods back to England as fast as possible, the idea was that by the time the home needed significant repair, the planter would’ve already left,” McDaid continued. “For that reason, this type of home was very popular in colonial Virginia.”

McDaid explained that Jones felt the need to compete with wealthier planters up the James River coastline, who constructed palatial plantation homes, and therefore opted for brickwork expansion on his house on the hill. The design included two dependencies, or small exterior buildings, used for laundry and kitchens on the property.

“It was about status, saying ‘Hey, I have a nice brick house, too!’” McDaid added.

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ABOVE: Senior Airman Chad Hussey, 633rd Security Forces Squadron gate guard, confirms the identity of personnel at the LaSalle Gate before granting them access to Langley Air Force Base, July 24. This gate will close to all traffic for approximately six months, beginning Aug. 13, due to the construction of a new Visitor Center.

RIGHT: Renderings show the final plans for the new Visitor Center (inset) and traffic flow at the LaSalle Avenue Gate at Langley Air Force Base.

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Anyone who regularly arrives at Langley Air Force Base, Va., through the LaSalle Avenue gate should start making alternate travel plans. Beginning Aug. 13, this gate will close for roughly six or seven months due to the construction of a new Visitor Center and gate-entrance guardhouse.

Tech. Sgt. Faye McKevitt, 633rd Security Forces Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of Police Services and Corrections, said any traffic approaching from the downtown Hampton/Interstate-64A area will be diverted to the Durand, West [Armistead] or King Street gates.

“To alleviate traffic congestion, personnel are asked to make entry onto Langley through gates servicing their respective destination area,” said McKevitt. “Anyone who holds a current military-identification card, has current registration and current insurance, with a need to come onto the north

side of Langley, should use the NASA-Durand Gate to avoid traffic congestion.”

If an individual works or resides around the Air Combat Command Campus area, McKevitt recommends using the King Street gate to expedite base access.

Traffic flowing through the Langley AFB gates typically peaks at 6 to 9 a.m., 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 3:45 to 5 p.m. McKevitt said 633rd SFS personnel will do everything possible to ensure traffic flows smoothly.

“The plan is to reallocate the personnel assigned daily to support LaSalle Gate operations to the West [Armistead] Gate,” said McKevitt. “What the base populace will see is at least two lanes open at the West [Armistead] Gate during non-peak hours, and up to four lanes open during peak hours outside of the morning rush.”

Anyone planning to use these gates at these times should plan accordingly.

“Leave enough time to make it to your destination safely, and have all necessary identification out and ready to be processed at the entry point,” said McKevitt. “Contractor badges will still have to be processed through Armistead or King Street, as this form of identification is not recognized by NASA.” Jim Wampler, 633rd Civil Engineer

Squadron chief of programs, said the LaSalle Gate construction is the third and final gate project (King Street and the Armistead Gates have already been redone) to update the base’s anti-terrorism and force-protection measures at the base’s three main-entry points.

“The second phase of this $7.6 million project will provide a new guardhouse similar to the others, plus a beautiful new expanded Visitor Center,” said Wampler, explaining that construction of the new Vehicle Inspection Station on Armistead Avenue was the first phase. “The old facility was really small, but this new center will be built to much higher standards, and will provide Langley with a beautiful place to welcome folks to our base. It will also house the Pass and Identification Office for ‘one-stop-shopping’.”

The original contract for the construction was awarded in July 2010, and is being carried out by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Paul Petersen, 633rd CES project manager, is the liaison between Langley and the USACE. He said the new 2,800 square-foot Visitors Center facility will make getting on base a lot simpler for visitors and contractors alike.

“Pass and ID will have six work-sta-

tions, a work area for SFS and an office for an NCOIC. There will also be 31 parking spaces, including two handicap spaces, in the new parking lot to be constructed,” said Petersen. “The biggest benefit of this whole project is that people don’t have to worry about big trucks waiting to get inspected at this gate; those have all been diverted to the Large Vehicle Inspection Station on Armistead.

“Additionally, the finished elevation of this new facility will be 10 feet above sea level, so flooding shouldn’t be a problem at all in the future,” said Petersen, referring to the proximity between the Visitor Center and the Back River.

Wampler said beginning Aug. 13, LaSalle Avenue will be blocked at Tide Mill Lane, and the City of Hampton will provide signs to notify anyone attempting to access the base from that direction. He also mentioned a small change in traffic flow on base.

“People coming down Elm Street will no longer be able to turn left onto Nealy Avenue, and people will not be able to turn left from Nealy onto Elm,” said Wampler.

“A median will be added as another forceprotection measure to further protect against any potential gate runners.”

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This map shows where each event will take place during Langley-Eustis Appreciation Day, Aug. 3. In addition to the events listed, an Airmenversus-chiefs tug-of-war will take place.

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The 633rd Force Support Squadron will host the first Langley-Eustis Appreciation Day Aug. 3 at the Langley Air Force Base soccer fields.

LEAD evolved from Junior Enlisted Appreciation Day to include Soldiers from Fort Eustis should they want to join in the fun.

“This is the time for [senior non-commissioned officers] to take one day to show their appreciation of their juniorenlisted personnel’s hard work,” said James Murrell, 633rd FSS community center director.

Murrell plans to make this year’s LEAD phenomenal by providing Service members numerous activities aimed at juniorenlisted Airmen and Soldiers. Each segment of the event area is dedicated to a specific activity.

Aside from a mechanical bull, bouncy castles and a dunking both, Murrell said a “gamer’s bus” equipped with videogame consoles will be provided for game junkies

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and their friends.

For those with a more competitive spirit, activities such as corn hole, volleyball, basketball and a number of Airmen-versuschiefs events are scheduled to take place.

In addition to activities, Murrell said there will be free food, and music from the Heritage of America Band’s group, the Blue Aces.

Those invited include Department of

Defense, active-duty, Reserve and National Guard personnel and their families. The soccer fields will be an alternate-duty location, so Murrell expects approximately 3,000 people to come out.

The Langley Civic Leaders Association will also be making an appearance, and plans to help out with the events to show their support of Joint Base Langley-Eustis.

The main support, however, comes from

the senior-enlisted personnel from across base, said Master Sgt. John Ritz, 633rd FSS first sergeant. Master sergeants and above will be serving food, and serve as proctors for competitions.

“A lot of hard work and planning has gone into making sure the junior enlisted and their families are well entertained,” said Ritz. He admitted that stress crept into the planning process, but to see everyone having a good time is the ultimate reward.

After taking lessons learned from JEAD in years past, the senior enlisted gathered together, planned out the appropriate budget and prioritized needs. After figuring out how much food, people and equipment were required, Ritz found volunteers and set times.

In the future, Murrell said there will be more coordination with the Fort Eustis Morale, Welfare and Recreation Center to make the event better reflect the spirit of Joint Base Langley-Eustis.

“We always strive to show our Airmen a good time,” said Murrell. “This day is definitely dedicated to that mission.”

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HOUSE FROM PAGE 6 According to research by the Fort Eustis Historical and Archaeological Association, the Jones family owned the farm building and the surrounding land until 1848. Known as Brick House Farm at that time, it was next acquired by Bennett Wood. In 1893, the building was purchased by Williams Webb, who expanded it to include a second story, and removed the dependencies.

The evolution of the building is visible in the variations in brickwork, McDaid said. The house features several methods of brick construction, including English bond, Flemish bond and American common bond. These methods were used to identify the different periods of renovation to the home’s design.

The Brick House Farm came into federal possession March 15, 1918, when the U.S. Army purchased Mulberry Island and the surrounding land for $538,000 from Edward Milstead to establish Camp Abraham Eustis, named for the first commanding general of nearby Fort Monroe.

When the Army returned to Fort Eustis following World War II, it promised community leaders the house would not be razed or otherwise disturbed. However, when the post experienced a housing shortage, the Army modified the home slightly in order to use it as post housing. The FEHAA said a lieutenant and a sergeant lived in the house between 1920 and 1932, and the home served as offi-

cer’s quarters during WWII. Following the war, the home sat vacant, save for trespassers who frequented the abandoned building, McDaid said. As part of preservation efforts, parts of the secondfloor wall, featuring graffiti and signatures of the passers-through, is preserved behind plexiglass, with some markings dating back as early as 1939.

The home was declared a Virginia Historic Landmark in April 1969, and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places that June.

Realizing the home’s historic significance and potential, the Army Corps of Engineers in Norfolk raised funding to preserve the house, and turn it into an architectural-study museum.

Today, the Matthew Jones House is the home of the Fort Eustis Archaeological Program, with a small office area in addition to the museum space. The home is labeled with small, numbered plaques, annotating significant elements of the home, which are described in an accompanying history guide. (These are available at the house during tours.) The building also features unearthed findings from the surrounding area, including ammunition, uniform elements and even a military sword.

Editor’s Note: To request a tour of the Matthew Jones House, contact Christopher McDaid at (757) 878-4123 ext. 295, or email christopher.l.mcdaid.civ@mail.mil.

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Walden recalled an incident five years ago at Fort Monroe, Va. He and his crew responded to a group who had fallen victim to a boating accident. The people on the boat had toppled overboard and couldn’t swim.

Walden and his team were able to rescue three, but the fourth victim didn’t make it.

“To this day I’m left wondering what I could have done to save him,” Walden said. “My guys had a hold on him, but he slipped away and they lost him.”

Serafini looked at Walden, as if understanding where he was coming from. Both firefighters were now veterans in their career, responsible for training a new generation to eventually take their place.

“You have to feel for people,” Serafini said. “You have to have empathy, but you also have to put your safety first. If we get hurt, how can we help others?”

Serafini looked at Stewart.

“How many ways are there to do things right?” he asked to the young Airman.

Stewart responded immediately, as if reciting a phrase he’d heard a thousand times before.

“The right way, and the right way,” Stewart said.

After Stewart answered, Walden looked proudly at his crew.

“Between all of us we get the job done,” Walden said. “And these guys want to do it. They are hungry to learn and train. We have some good guys here.”

Through all the training, the drills and exercises the firefighters still remain on call – ready to respond to emergencies on a moment’s notice.

“We are there to help people when they are at their absolute worst,” Serafini said.

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U.S. Army Sgt. Christopher Mortorff, 464th Transportation Company vessel master from Fort Belvoir, Va., provides hand signals to his crew during Operation Dragon Wave at Fort Eustis, July 24. During the exercise, more than 200 reservists provided Logistics-Over-the-Shore support to the fictitious Combined JointTask Force Sumatra.

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U.S. Army Spc. Julio Armando Martinez, a reservist assigned to the 464thTransportation Company (Medium Boat) from Fort Belvoir, controls the LCM-8596, a landing-craft-mechanized, from the pilothouse along the James River. Upon completion of the exercise, Martinez will be a certified vessel master, capable of operating any craft of the same class without supervision.

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U.S. Army Pvt. Eric Bissette, a reservist assigned to the 464th Transportation Company (Medium Boat) from Fort Belvoir, prepares to deploy dock lines during Operation Dragon Wave at Fort Eustis, July 24. Bissette was among the more than 200 reservists participating in the exercise.

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The U.S. Army Reserve's LCM-8596, a landing-craft-mechanized, or "Mike" boat, powers along the James River toward Utah Beach.The vessels carried cargo, including vehicles, pallets and equipment, from shore to shore to test the 359th Transportation Battalion's ability to execute Logistics-Over-the-Shore operations.

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Soldiers from the U.S. Army Reserve's 464th Transportation Company (Medium Boat) from Fort Belvoir, unload a sky lift from LCM-8596, a landing-craft-mechanized, at Utah Beach during Operation Dragon Wave.

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The U.S Army Reserve’s 359th Transportation Battalion honed its warfighter-support capabilities during Operation Dragon Wave, a training exercise held at Fort Eustis’ 3rd Port July 16-29.

The operation featured Logistics-Over-theShore, or LOTS, training to sustained trained and technically-proficient watercraft, and transportation units utilizing the port’s Harbormaster Command and Control Center.

During the training scenario, more than 200 Army Reserve Soldiers provided support to the fictitious Combined Joint Task Force Sumatra, charged with assisting the government of Indonesia in overcoming an insurrection of the island of Sumatra. The 359th Trans. Bn. was tasked with providing logistics support for force protection to the task force, bridging the gap between vessels and the port, which is encumbered by enemy forces.

The Soldiers brought a variety of cargo, including Humvees, sky lifts and palletized cargo, aboard landing-craft-mechanized, or Mike boats, from 3rd Port to Utah Beach and

“It’s definitely a great opportunity for us to be down here participating, as we don’t get the chance to experience this sort of exercise too often. We’re glad to be here helping out and getting our folks certified.”

— Sgt. Christopher Mortorff 464th Transportation Company vessel master back – to test their ability to operate in LOTS. “In Logistics-Over-the-Shore, we exercise our ability to hit the beach with cargo, using Mike boats, tugs and barges. It’s the Army’s element to get cargo from a ship to beachhead when there’s no infrastructure available,” said Capt. Jonas Bateman, the 359th Trans. Bn. S3 plans officer.

Bateman said the biggest piece of the exercise was implementing the new Harbormaster Command and Control Center, or HCCC. The HCCC is a rapidly-deployable system that allows Soldiers to track vessels, cargo visibility, and exercise port or beach command-and-control functions using state-of-the-art technologies.

“Our new HCCC allows our harbormas-

ter element to have satellite communications, [Unclassified but Sensitive Internet Protocol Router Network] and [Secret Internet Protocol Router Network], and full-motion video to do harbormaster operations directly on a beach. They set up on the sand, and are all self-contained,” Bateman explained.

“Our Soldiers and the HCCC are able to see our boats moving, hitting the beach with cargo and picking up, and are controlling the boats in and out.”

While transferring cargo between Utah Beach and 3rd port, the Soldiers faced a variety of challenges, including harassment by enemy forces via simulated smallarms fire, rocket-propelled grenades or improvised-explosive devices. Additionally,

crews dealt with simulated pirate attacks while underway in the river, and held man-overboard drills, providing a variety of scenarios Soldiers could face during operations in hostile waters.

Operation Dragon Wave also provided annual training for several reservists from outside Fort Eustis, as well. Sgt. Christopher Mortorff, the vessel master of LCM8596 assigned to the 464th Trans. Company (Medium Boat), brought his vessel and Soldiers from Fort Belvoir, Va., to participate.

He joined reservists from across Virginia, some from as far away as Baltimore, Md., in honing their skills and training new troops.

“All the Soldiers out here on deck are in training to receive their certification to become watercraft operators,” Mortorff said while underway on the LCM-8596. “I’ve got a coxswain in training at the helm in control of the vessel. When he’s done the training, he’ll be certified to operate this class of vessel.

“It’s definitely a great opportunity for us to be down here participating, as we don’t get the chance to experience this sort of exercise too often,” he continued.

“We’re glad to be here helping out and getting our folks certified.”

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The Shelbank Fitness Center at Langley Air Force Base, Va., strives to provide a full schedule of programs to keep Service members, retirees and their dependents active and interested in maintaining their ďŹ tness. On July 11, the ďŹ tness center held a Total Resistance Exercise instructor certiďŹ cation course, to increase the diversity of programs available to athletes.

TRX is a suspension-training workout, which uses body weight and functionalmovement exercises for a high-intensity, full-body and cardio workout. The program uses the three principles of vector resistance, stability training, and pendulum effect to increase strength, ďŹ&#x201A;exibility and balance.

The introduction of this course is part of the Langley ďŹ tness programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s effort to diversify the options available to Service members. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The program generated from Servicemember interest,â&#x20AC;? said John Hickok, Shel-

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The ďŹ tness center hopes to increase the number of offered classes in the morning and evening to accommodate the schedule of anyone interested in participating.

While most programs are invented by civilians, TRX was developed by members of the U.S. Navy S.E.A.L.s, and has incorporated feedback from active-duty Service members worldwide. The exercises implement movements common in a day-to-day work environment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lifting weights can only do so much for your body. With the bench press for example, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rare that you have to lift something off of your body from a lying-down position,â&#x20AC;? said Mike Skaggs, the course instructor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This program strengthens your body in the natural way it moves.â&#x20AC;?

Due to the fact TRX is made up of exercises that reinforce the core and joints, it strengthens the body as a whole. The ďŹ tness center will also provide TRX kits available to check out for anyone interested in the program, but unable attend the classes regularly.

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From the arch of the foot to the swing of the arm, the Health and Wellness Center taught Airmen the secret to shaving up to a minute from the physical training test, July 9, at Langley Air Force Base, Va. Pack leaders and those that bring up the rear both benefited from the HAWC’s running program.

“What we do is look at running form,” said Tony Arroyo, a HAWC exercise physiologist. “Then we give them a good progression program specific to the mile-and-a-half.”

Prior to an outdoor evaluation, Capt. Kristen Mayer, a 633rd Medical Group physical therapist, taught participants about the importance of running form and proper footwear.

Without proper footwear, for example, common injuries such as shin splints and lower back pain arise, said Mayer. Also, improper footwear and form can cause permanent injury to the knees and ankles due to the arch of a runner’s foot, or the way their foot hits the ground.

Mayer explained the importance of the progression system and helped participants with their individual problems, such as shoe brands and workouts. Afterwards, Arroyo expanded on the workout, and calculated what runners would need to do to reach their goals.

“Most individuals go wrong by starting their training

too late,” said Arroyo. “They don’t have time for their bodies to adapt to what they are trying to get accomplished.”

Arroyo said a 90-day training period, focused around progression of intensity, is the key to improving run times. In addition to progression, he stressed that runners shouldn’t pound the pavement five days a week.

He advocates for runners to work three days, and then do active recovery.

Active recovery means working out on days that aren’t part of an exercise program, giving certain muscles a break, while still staying active. An example would be running three days a week, then doing muscle training or sports during the rest of the week.

With all these lessons learned, Arroyo took the class out to the track to evaluate the gait of each runner, and give tips and advice on how to improve their run.

Arroyo took the class through a series of warm-ups, took notes and kept time as each participant ran a lap, then told each runner where improvement was needed to maximize energy. After the activity, he gave out information from the HAWC the class could use to improve.

“Everybody moves differently,” said Arroyo. “The purpose of this class is to show them specifically what needs to be changed to improve their overall fitness.”

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Capt. David Barnes, running clinic participant, finishes a halfmile run July 9 at Langley Air Force Base. The Health and Wellness Center suggests a 90-day progression program for individuals interested in shortening their run times.

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TRX FROM PAGE 14 The 8-hour course taught personnel from the base gyms and Health and Wellness Center to instruct their own classes.

The curriculum included every exercise and leadership techniques. The class was split into two groups who took turns instructing and doing the multiple exercises.

TRX began due to general interest in the program by avid gym-goers. The program is currently taught at the ďŹ tness center twice a week for anyone interested, but with a newly-certiďŹ ed group of instructors, the center hopes to increase the num-

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U.S. Air Force Reserve Maj. Alexandra Halchak, 633rd Air Base Wing assistant judge advocate, enjoyed the combination of classroom instruction and physical practice. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like the interaction,â&#x20AC;? said Halchak. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Setting goals and then practicing to keep my form.â&#x20AC;?

U.S. Air Force Reserve Capt. C.J. Grotewohl, another running-clinic participant,

praised the progression program and the uniqueness of running training. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been trained in a lot of sports before, but never running,â&#x20AC;? said Grotewohl. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;lap-by-lapâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; approach to meet my goal.â&#x20AC;?

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Anderson Field House closures The following activities at Anderson Field House are closed until further notice: ■ Weight room – Closed through Monday (patrons can use the McClellan Fitness Center’s Weight Room).

■ Indoor swimming pool – Closed Monday through Aug. 13 (patrons can lap swim at the Aquatic Center’s Lap Pool from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday-Friday and noon to 4 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday).

■ Male and female locker rooms – Closed Monday through Aug. 13 (patrons can use the male and female locker rooms at McClellan Fitness Center).

■ Cardio balcony – Closed from Aug. 13 to Sept. 24 (patrons can use the Cardio Room at McClellan Fitness Center).

For more information, call 878-2097 or email william.f.vonohlen.naf@mail.mil.

Soldier and Family Readiness Soldier and Family Readiness (ACS) classes and briefings for August will include: ■ Back-to-School Block Party – Aug. 14, 4 to 6 p.m. Community information, crafts, family activities, child development screenings, and free food will be provided at General Stanford Elementary School, Bldg. 929, Madison Ave. ■ Budgeting – Aug. 14, and 28; 9 to 10 a.m. Are you tired of living paycheck to paycheck? Need a financial “check-up?” We will teach you the basics of developing a written plan while setting goals for a successful financial future.

■ Car BuyingTips – Aug. 22, 5:15 to 6:45 p.m. Come out and learn everything you need to know about buying a new or used car, financing and insurance.

■ Command Team Spouses Course – Aug. 23-24, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This course is designed for individuals who are spouses of company commanders, first sergeants, advanced individual training platoon leaders, etc. Topics will include Roles and Expectations, Becoming Part of the Unit, Customs and Courtesies, Crisis and Coping, Social Media and more. Hourly childcare is available for participants registered with Child, Youth and School Services by Aug. 9. All other registrations are due by Aug. 16. For more information, call Donna Cloy at 878-3129.

■ Credit Reports – Aug. 7, 21 and 23; 9 to 10 a.m. Are you looking to improve your credit score prior to making that big purchase? Need a starting point? This class covers everything

that you need to know about credit reports and FICO scores. All attendees will receive a free FICO score and credit analysis.

■ Effective Resume Writing – Aug. 17, 9 a.m. to noon. Learn the skills necessary to assess work experience and job accomplishments. Assistance will be provided for preparation of a chronological resume.

■ Federal Employment Search – Aug. 23, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Instruction will include an overview of the federal employment system and step-by-step instructions on applying for federal positions. Participants will also have an opportunity to ask questions of a human resources specialist.

■ Financial Management – Aug. 24, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Learn the practical approach to financial management so that you can gain control over your finances and manage your money more effectively. The class will cover financial goal-setting, saving, credit, debt, and types of insurance.

■ Job Information Briefing – Aug. 13, 20, and 27; 10 to 11 a.m. Attendees will learn job search strategies including employer websites, online job boards and vacancy announcements.

■ Multi-cultural Support Group – Aug. 16, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. We will teach you how to connect multi-cultural families to the military through support and fellowship.

■ Newcomers Briefing – Aug. 15, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Come and learn essential information about installation and community resources. Soldiers are highly encouraged to attend; spouses and civilians are cordially invited. This event will include prizes, an information fair and optional windshield tour (when available).

■ Sponsorship Training – Aug. 16, 2 to 3 p.m. Do you need information on how to become an effective unit sponsor?This training can be completed in the classroom or online at www.apps.mhf.dod.mil/esat.

All classes and briefings will take place in Bldg. 650, Monroe Ave. For more information, call 878-3638.

Teen life-skills training The Regimental Memorial Chapel will host “Motivating the Teen Spirit,” a free, life-skills training workshop for teens, Aug. 16-17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the chapel, Bldg. 923, Lee Blvd. The workshop is open to teens ages 1219 years old who will learn how to understand their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Teens must attend both days and will be entered into a drawing for a free iPad. To

register, visit www.operationhomefront.net/ MotivatingTheTeenSpirit.

For more information, call 878-1455.

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School and sport physical exams School and sport physical exams are available at McDonald Army Health Center’s Pediatric and Family Health clinics by appointment only. Appointments may be scheduled for Monday-Saturday through Sept. 15.

Please call the Hampton Roads Appointment Center at (866) 645-4584 to schedule an appointment (up to 28 days in advance).

For more information, visit http://mcdonald.narmc.amedd.army.mil.

Free sitter website The Department of Defense provides a free internet-based sitter service for military families. The website finds in-home child care, nannies, tutors, elder care providers, pet sitters and other services in local communities.

Active-duty members of all military branches, including activated National Guard and reserve members and their families, can receive a free membership to the service, saving an average of $120 a year.

The program provides military families with instant access to caregiver profiles, background checks, pictures, references, reviews, a four-step screening process, and a specialized matching technology to select the right caregiver.

For more information, visit www.sittercity. com/dod.

Range schedule Ranges, training areas and associated facilities are off limits to personnel not engaged in scheduled firing, operations or inspections unless clearance is obtained from the Range Control Fire Desk or a designated Range Control Technician. The Range Control office telephone number is 878-4412, ext. 226 or 878-3834, ext 234.

The range operations schedule until Wednesday is: ■ Today – Ranges RD, 2, 5 (7 a.m. to 4 p.m.); ■ Saturday – No scheduled ranges; ■ Sunday – No scheduled ranges; ■ Monday – Ranges 2, 3 (7 a.m. to 4 p.m.); ■ Tuesday – Ranges 2, 3 (7 a.m. to 4 p.m.); ■ Wednesday – Ranges 1, 2, 3 (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.).

All personnel are required to check in and out with Range Control before going into or departing from any range or training area.

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Friday, 7 p.m.

No show Saturday, 4 p.m.

Rock of Ages (PG-13) Rock of Ages tells the story of small town girl Sherrie (Julianne Hough) and city boy Drew (Diego Boneta), who meet on the Sunset Strip while pursuing their Hollywood dreams. Their rock ‘n’ roll romance is told through the heart-pounding hits of Def Leppard, Joan Jett, Journey, Foreigner, Bon Jovi, and Night Ranger. Also stars Tom Cruise, Russell Brand, Paul Giamatti and Alec Baldwin.

Saturday, 7 p.m.

That’s My Boy (R) As a teenage father, Donny (Adam Sandler) struggled to raise his son Todd (Andy Samberg) until Todd was old enough to strike out on his own. Subsequently estranged from his father for years, Todd is about to marry the love of his life when Donny turns up determined to form the fatherson bond they never had.

Sunday, 2 p.m.

No show Movie synopsis and show time information is available online at www.shopmyexchange.com/ReelTimeTheaters/Movies-Eustis.htm.

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LAFBCommunity SNCO medallion ceremony, banquet The master sergeant induction / medallion ceremony for 2012 selects will be held inside the Static Display Hanger today at 10 a.m., and the banquet will be held at the Bayview Commonwealth Center at 6 p.m. For more information, contact Master Sgt. LaTrise Russell at 764-4108, or Senior Master Sgt. Katrina McIntosh at 764-2700.

Anger-management seminar The Health and Wellness Center is hosting an anger-management seminar at the Shellbank Fitness Center today at 3 to 4:30 p.m.

For more information, call Jacquelyne Millender at 757-764-6840 or 757-225-6771.

Langley Thrift Shop sale The Langley Thrift Shop is having a sale in the Bargain Room through July 31. Items in this room originally priced at $4 and under are only 50 cents, however; clothing grab-bags are still $1. The shop is open Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

For details, go to https://www.facebook. com /#!/LangleyThriftShop.

Operation Hero The 11th Annual Kids Deployment line “Operation Hero” is scheduled for Wednesday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Static Display Hangar, Bldg 371 (Juniper & Sweeney), on Langley Air Force Base. This event is open to all children between the ages of 5-12, parents must attend with child. Registration ends July 27, and sign-ups are limited to 200.

For additional information or to register call The Airman and Family Readiness Center at 764-3990.

Langley-Eustis Appreciation Day The Langley Air Force Base Community Center will host Langley-Eustis Appreciation Day, Aug. 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the soccer fields.There will be free food and activities for children, such as bouncy castles and temporary tattoos, and adults, such as an obstacle course and volleyball.

For more information, call the Community at 757-764-2983.

Staff sergeant selection party Join the fun by hailing in the newest Team Langley Staff Sergeants, Thursday at 3:30 p.m. The celebration will take place at the Langley Club. Staff Sergeant selects will need to provide a $10 fee toward the celebration for their family and guests. The dress code is the uniform of the day; show times are: all selectees at 2:30, general Public at 3 and the official

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Submit LAFB Community announcements to pw@militarynews.com part at 3:30 p.m. For more information, contact Staff Sgt. Marcello Pirrelli at at marcello. pirrelli@langley.af.mil.

Troops To Teachers briefing Are you Retiring/Separating from the military and interested in becoming a teacher? The Troops to Teachers program offers a $5,000 stipend to pay for any approved teacher licensure program; in any state, at any accredited college, to military personnel with Bachelor’s Degrees. Participants may also be eligible for a $10,000 bonus. TTT also provides information on teacher licensure requirements in Virginia.

Joe Wargo, Director, Virginia Troops to Teachers, will be give a presentation on the program at the Langley Education Center, Room 130, Tuesday, Aug. 7 at 11:30 a.m. For more information, please call the TTT office (757) 683-3327.

Boss and Buddy Night The Langley Club is hosting Boss and Buddy Night, Aug. 10 from 4 to 6 p.m. There will be international beer special, a DJ, snacks and more.

For more information, call the Langley Club at (757) 766-1361.

End of Summer Bash The Langley Club is hosting the End of Summer Bash, Aug. 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. There is a $2 entrance fee for members and a $10.95 fee for non-members.

For more information, call the Langley Club at 757-766-1361.

FSS pool openings ■ The Langley Club Outdoor Pool is open, and its hours of operations are 1 to 6 p.m., Thursday through Tuesday. The pool will be closed Wednesday.

■ The Shellbank Fitness Center Outdoor Pool, located next to the Community Center, is currently open through Aug. 24.

The hours of operation are noon until 6 p.m., Friday to Wednesday. The Pool is closed Thursday. Additionally, the Shellbank Fitness Center Outdoor Pool hours will change Aug. 25 through 27. It will be open noon until 6 p.m., Friday through Sunday. From Aug. 31 until Sept. 3, the Shellbank Fitness Center Outdoor Pool will be open noon until 6 p.m., Friday through Monday.

Discounted tuition available Hampton University College of Continuing Education is offering discount tuition and no application fees for military and their depen-

dents. Registration for the Fall I Session, is between Aug. 6 and Oct. 5, and Fall II Session, is between Oct. 15 and Dec. 14, for on-base, distant-learning and online courses. All courses are transferrable to the Community College of the Air Force degree.

For more information, speak with a Hampton University representative in Room 120 at the Langley Education Center, or call 757-7661369 or 757-727-5773.

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Wounded Warrior Benefit The Wounded Warriors Benefit is scheduled for Aug. 18 at the White Oak Lodge, Hampton.

The event will include live music, food raffles, auctions and more. Volunteers are needed.

For more information, call Scott Pritchett at 757-329-2750.

Suicide Awareness Walk The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is holding the seventh annual Out Of Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk at Mount Trashmore in Virginia Beach, Sept. 8 at 8:30 a.m.

This is the community’s walk to promote good mental health, awarenness of the disease of depression; prevent the tragedy of suicide; and for some, it’s also an opportunity to remember loved ones lost. In case of severe weather, the walk will be held on Sept. 15.

For more information, visit www.sos-walk. org, or call Tech. Sgt. Randy Redman at (757) 764-5701.

Off-limits area The Langley Air Force Base Combat Arms range, and the bullet-impact area to the rear of the range, are off limits to all personnel. Due to live-fire of weapons, trespassing in this area is illegal and dangerous. The firing range is a controlled area at all times.

For more information, call Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Huss at 757-764-4785.

633rd Dental Squadron Accreditation The American Dental Association’s Commission on Dental Accreditation is conducting an accreditation site visit for the 633rd Dental Squadron’s dental-residency program Nov. 2.

The Commission requests written comments from interested parties such as faculty, students, program administrators, Commission consultants, specialty and dental related organizations, patients, and consumers.

All comments submitted must pertain only to the standards relative to the particular program being reviewed or policies and procedures used in the accreditation process. Third party comments are solicited by CODA until 60 days prior to the scheduled review.

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Rock of Ages (PG-13) Rock of Ages tells the story of small town girl Sherrie (Julianne Hough) and city boy Drew (Diego Boneta), who meet on the Sunset Strip while pursuing their Hollywood dreams. Their rock ‘n’ roll romance is told through the heart-pounding hits of Def Leppard, Joan Jett, Journey, Foreigner, Bon Jovi and Night Ranger.

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That’s My Boy (R) As a teenage father, Donny (Adam Sandler) struggled to raise his son Todd (Andy Samberg) until Todd was old enough to strike out on his own.

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Youth Earn and Learn Program Hampton Parks and Recreation is sponsoring “Youth Earn and Learn Jobs–for-Kids,” a business and workforce development training program, for children ages 12 and up. An interest meeting is scheduled for Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Old Hampton Community Center, 201 Lincoln St., Hampton.

Participants will be coached, mentored and trained to pursue employment and career goals. Parents must accompany their children at the meeting.

To register, call 727-1664.

Sales Tax Holiday The Virginia Department of Taxation’s Sales Tax Holiday for school supplies will take place Aug. 3-5. Qualifying school supplies selling for $20 or less per item, and clothing and footwear selling for $100 or less per item will be exempt from sales tax. Qualifying purchases include binders, calculators, book bags, dictionaries, lunch boxes, musical instruments and accessories, reference books, textbooks, coats, dresses, jeans, athletic and non-athletic jerseys, shoes and uniforms.

For a complete listing of qualifying purchases, visit www.tax.virginia.gov.

Hiring Our Heroes Job Fair The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Peninsula Worklink will host a free “Hiring Our Heroes Job Fair”Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum Dr., Hampton. This event is open to active-duty military, veterans, National Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses. More than 100 employers are expected to attend.The Virginia Employment Commission will provide computers for job seekers to access employer websites.The DMV2Go van will also be available to issue ID cards for veterans.

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Newport News Parks, Recreation and Tourism is offering free “Family Films by the Fountain” at the City Center Fountain Plaza in August. Film-themed fun will start at 7 p.m. with pre-show entertainment and hands-on activities. All films will begin at 8:30 p.m. The schedule is: ■ Aug. 4 – The Muppets ■ Aug. 11 – Despicable Me ■ Aug. 18 – Hook ■ Aug. 25 – Kung Fu Panda 2 More information is available by calling 926-1400.

The City of Newport News is sponsoring the 11th annual Car Show at Lee Hall on Aug. 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at historic Lee Hall Mansion, 163 Yorktown Road, Newport News. The show is open to all vehicle makes, models and years. Spectator parking and admission is free.

The first 100 registered vehicles will receive goody bags, dash plaques and lunch tickets. Registration is $20 per vehicle; pre-registration will end by close of business today.

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“Opening Hampton’s Vaults: Newly Revealed Artifacts,” is a new exhibition taking place Aug. 11 through Nov. 16 at the Hampton History Museum, 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton. The exhibit will showcase artifacts that illustrate the town’s cultural, political and military history. Many of the items were donated by local citizens and have never been on display.

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The Air Force Command and Control Integration Center, partnered with the 633rd Air Base Wing first responders, concluded the second phase of the Joint Forces Experiment July 20 at Langley Air Force Base, Va. The week-long experiment, Unified Capabilities II, tested the integration of mobile devices with firstresponse teams’ ability to respond to emergencies, and share pertinent information with fellow emergency personnel in real-time.

The experiment used realistic scenarios to measure the capabilities of new and emerging technology with emergency-response teams from Langley and the surrounding area.

The study relied on active-shooter and mass-casualty scenarios to test communication between security forces, medical personnel and firefighters. These scenarios were selected because they require a full response from all three departments.

They offered a chance to derive information-exchange requirements for Service members to do their job more effectively.

“The most important objective of this experiment is to aid first responders, so they can help when you need it most,” said Greg Church, JEFX experimentation branch chief.

The use of multiple technologies, such as smart phones and tablets, allows emergency-response teams to share up-to-the-second information as it develops on-scene, replacing the voice-only communication capability of the land mobile radios currently used.

Because technology fully impacts everyday life, this new system offers a simple solution that can greatly improve communication between emergency response departments, said Tech. Sgt. William Copeland,

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Participants in the Joint Forces Experiment use an experimental method of communicating between different groups of first responders to test information-exchange requirements July 18, at Langley Air Force Base.The study implemented active-shooter and mass-casualty scenarios to test communication between security forces, medical personnel and firefighters.

633rd Security Forces Squadron flight chief. One person on-scene will have the ability to disperse information to all first responders quickly and efficiently. This will allow all personnel to see the same information simultaneously, providing a complete picture as soon as the call comes in.

This technology removes the need for constant calls to each department, saving time, money, resources, and potentially, lives.

“This method will offer streamlined communication between first responders,” said Staff Sgt. Sarah Kearney, 633rd SFS specialist and experiment assessor. “Technology is changing every day, and this gives us the opportunity to enhance the way we handle emergency situations.”

This new system will allow leadership at the Emergency Operations Center to have a constant situational awareness of the event, allowing them to tie the teams together into a unified front.

The first phase of the experiment, Unified Capabilities I, was conducted Jan. 16 through Feb. 10, and tested different cellular providers, as

well as set up a mobile infrastructure on Langley AFB using thirdand fourth-generation cellular technologies and mobile devices.

Although the first phase was only a few months ago, the process has been a year in the making.

Last summer, the JEFX team met with Langley first responders to get an operational look at potential ideas to improve the current response system in place. Those same team members helped conduct the latest phase of the experiment. This provides them with context, while allowing them to grow with project.

“The first phases of the experiment opened the door to new technology,” said Col. Joel Martin, Innovation and Experimentation division chief. “We wanted to find out what it could do for a warfighter in any environment.”

While all military personnel are familiar with exercises, the purpose and methods of experiments are not as widely known. An exercise tests the capabilities of personnel and their ability to complete tasks proficiently, whereas experiments test new equipment and procedures.

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