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Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brian Rhodes

Soldiers from the 53rd Movement Control Battalion, 7th Sustainment Brigade, prepare to hook up a Humvee to a Chinook helicopter then watch as the helicopter raises the Humvee during sling-load training at Felker Army Airfield on Fort Eustis, recently. Army cargo specialists are trained to prepare, rig and load equipment for transport by rail, ground, sea and air.

“If these troops can handle this Chinook, they can handle anything. They have been training for this exercise for a month and their preparation showed today. Everyone displayed a high level of motivation, and got the training done.”

— Sgt. 1st Class William Wilkins 567th Inland Cargo Transfer Company platoon sergeant

TRANSITIONING FROM PAGE 2 Secondly, take some time to develop a target resume for general areas of interest, and adapt it to specific jobs when needed. This will keep you from having to start from scratch each time you apply for a job. If you have a resume-writing vendor create your resume, make sure it is a true representation of who you are.

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On a grassy field no larger than a baseball diamond, a group of Soldiers waits on an Army Humvee rigged to move. What feels like a rustling of the breeze quickly becomes billowing winds as a Chinook helicopter rapidly descends to their location. In less than 30-seconds, the Soldiers are off the vehicle, and it is lifted into the air.

More than 50 cargo specialists assigned to the 53rd Movement Control Battalion, 7th Sustainment Brigade recently trained on sling load operations on Felker Army Airfield a Fort Eustis, Va. Army cargo specialists are trained to prepare, rig and load equipment for transport by rail, ground, sea and air. They can be found in most military transportation centers around the world. While some Soldiers are unfamiliar with sling load operations and procedures, the skill has a very real application to the current fight in Afghanistan.

“Even though this is a level-one skill for most cargo specialists, it’s not a skill they will use unless they are in a deployed environment,” said Sgt. 1st Class William Wilkins, a platoon sergeant assigned to the 567th Inland Cargo Transfer Company, 53rd MC Bn., 7th Sus. Bde. “Its application in Afghanistan is to quickly and safely move equipment, ranging from vehicles to food and ammunition, to remote areas that cannot be accessed by other transportation assets.”

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The day’s training began with lessons in basic sling load theory. Soldiers studied the capabilities of Army rotary aircraft, how to prepare for cargo movement, load theory and methods of rigging unconventional loads.

Their instruction was accompanied by hands-on rigging and inspection training on a Humvee.

As they became proficient in preparing their vehicle for sling load, the time came to put their skills to practice.

Teams of four Soldiers took turns waiting on top of the Humvee, hooking it to a Chinook, dismounting the vehicle and moving to safety. As the Soldiers moved away, many were unprepared for the powerful rotor-wash delivered by the helicopter, said Wilkins.

“If these troops can handle this Chi-

nook, they can handle anything,” Wilkins said. “They have been training for this exercise for a month and their preparation showed today. Everyone displayed a high level of motivation, and got the training done.”

The day was not yet over for these Soldiers, even if the training was. One Soldier decided this was the perfect time to show their continued dedication to the Army, while flying in a Chinook helicopter. Spc. Tequana Marcelle, an automated supply specialist assigned to the 567th ICTC, re-enlisted while hovering over the airfield.

“I really enjoy my job and I want to continue with my career,” said Marcelle. “The Army is a great organization that I think everyone should experience at least once.”

Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brian Rhodes

U.S. Army Spc. Tequana Marcelle (left), an automated supply specialist assigned to the 567 Inland CargoTransfer Company, 53 Movement Control Battalion, 7 Sustainment Brigade, re-enlists while in flight on a Chinook helicopter above Felker Army Airfield at Fort Eustis, recently.

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It’s that time of year again. Ghosts, goblins, superheroes and villains travel the streets, going from house to house in search of the best candy. Halloween can be a fun holiday for children, but a worrisome one for parents.

To help alleviate those fears, the 633rd and 733rd Security Forces Squadrons recommends the following safety guidelines for anyone participating in the upcoming Halloween celebration: • S – Swords, knives, and similar costume accessories should be short, soft, and exible. • A – Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult. • F – Fasten reective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers see you. • E – Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating them. • H – Hold a ashlight while trick-or-treating to help you see, and others will see you. • A – Always test make-up in a small area ďŹ rst. Remove it before bedtime to prevent possible irritation. • L – Look both ways before crossing the street. Use established crosswalks wherever possible. • L – Lower your risk for serious eye injury by not wearing decorative contact lenses. • O – Only walk on sidewalks whenever possible, or on the far edge of the road facing trafďŹ c to stay safe. • W – Wear well-ďŹ tting masks, costumes and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips and falls. • E – Eat only factory-wrapped treats.

Avoid eating homemade treats from strangers. • E – Enter homes only if you’re with a trusted adult. • N – Never walk near lit candles or luminaries. Be sure to wear ame-resistant costumes.

Trick-or-treating will be for children ages 12 and under Oct. 31 during the following designated times: â– Norfolk, Suffolk, Newport News and Poquoson: until 8 p.m.

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Decorations are displayed throughout the Landings at Langley at Bethel Manor, Oct. 15, in preparation for Halloween.Tick-or-treating will be held Oct. 31 in the local area until 8 p.m. for children ages 12 and under. â– Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, Hampton and York County: dusk to 8 p.m. â– Chesapeake and James City County: 6 to 8 p.m. â– Gloucester: 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Fort Eustis post housing and Bethel Manor will have additional Security Forces patrols between 6 to 8 p.m. for the safety of all trick-or-treaters. The Fort Eustis post housing youth center will also hold trick-ortreating indoors between 3 and 6 p.m.

The Fort Eustis Transportation Museum will host its annual Halloween themed “Night at the Transportation Museum,�

Oct. 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. All children age 12 and under, in costume, will receive a treat bag, and can participate in arts and crafts projects provided by the museum.

Parents are encouraged to stay alert and patrol the streets occasionally to discourage speeding motorists, acts of malicious mischief and crimes against children. Report any suspicious or criminal activity to the local police department immediately.

For any additional information, contact the 633rd Security Forces Squadron Police Services at (757) 764-7766, or the 733rd Security Forces Squadron at (757) 878-4555.

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Aquatic Center offering swim classes for children, adults through school year 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Photo by Staff Sgt. Wesley Farnsworth

Alexis Cain, Fort Eustis Aquatic Center lifeguard, helps 3-year-oldTruly Oliver swim toward a rubber duck during an “Aqua Tots” swimming class at Fort Eustis, Oct. 10.

Swimming classes and private lessons are available to military and civilian members of all ages at the Aquatic Center through the 2012-13 school year.

While the summer may be over, there is still plenty of fun to be had in the pool at Fort Eustis.

The Aquatics Center is offering swim classes for children and adults through the 2012-2013 school year. The center hosts a variety of classes for different age groups and skill levels, giving everyone a chance to get their feet wet.

Most sessions run two days a week for four weeks, totaling eight classes per session, while a few classes are offered on Saturday mornings. Class options include parent and child classes, “Aqua Tots,” designed for kids ages 3 and 4, levels 1-6 for children, and adult classes.

Christina White, the aquatics manager, said the swim lesson program has grown steadily due to good reviews and an influx of customer demand from the community. During the center’s summer program, 162 swimmers of all ages completed nearly 30 different classes.

“The program has been very popular, with a lot of repeat customers,” White said, adding that word-of-mouth advertising has been positive as well.. “It’s been so much fun getting these programs up and running to meet the demand. It’s great for the community to take advantage of the great instructors and the facility we have here.”

Lifeguards Erin Greenaway and Alexis Cain regularly instruct younger children during swim classes, including the “Aqua Tots” course. The pair said working with youngsters is the best part of their job.

“We teach them how to really swim, using their legs and arms, but we keep it fun for them,” Greenaway said. “We also put a lot of emphasis on safety. In our classes, we teach them how to find a lifeguard and what to do in case someone is having trouble or in distress.”

“We want to keep parents at ease, and let them know their children are safe and in good hands,” Cain added. “The parents love the program, and like the way we teach.”

White said while swim lessons for children are their most popular offering; many adults have taken advantage of the Saturday classes.

“A lot of older people that don’t know how to swim might be embarrassed at first, but when they come in find it very easy to learn with us,” she said. “So if someone says, ‘I’ve had this fear my entire life, this is only obstacle I have to overcome,’ they come here and get that positive encouragement, practice and reinforcement, and they’re able to change their lives.”

“Aqua Tots” and levels 1-6 classes cost $55. Families of deployed Service members with documentation are eligible for a $45 rate. Adult and parent/child classes cost $30. Private lessons are available for $40 per lesson, or $75 for two people.

Group lessons will not be conducted in December, January or May. For more information about swim lessons or to register, call the Aquatic Center at 878-1090, or visit at 641 Tyler Ave. on Fort Eustis.

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The Fort Eustis Installation Solid Waste Management Center introduced new hours of operation and solid-waste collection guidelines recently to streamline waste collection across the post.

Under the new collection process, which began Sept. 1, contract employees will collect solid waste, garbage and recyclable materials from buildings on post, excluding family housing, child development centers, and Army and Air Force Exchange Service facilities.

Food waste containers are emptied daily, and garbage collections occur once or twice each week when containers reach 80 percent capacity.

Recyclables are collected each Tuesday morning.

Since collection occurs as early a 4 a.m., cutomers are asked to place their recyclables curbside on Monday afternoons. Additionally, customers no longer have to pre-arrange the delivery of tires, as tires are not included in the new contract and will be accepted by the contractor anytime during operating hours.

According to Jacqueline Howard, the 733rd Civil Engineer Division contracting officer representative, the most significant change in the program is the new hours at the ISWMC. The center will no longer be open every weekday, instead opening Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Howard said the changes enable Fort Eustis to conserve more than $426,000 in resources, diverting them to other areas where they can be better utilized.

“Revenue sharing was also removed from the contract, which means Fort Eustis no longer shares the profits from the sale of recyclables with the contractors, resulting in a total return of approximately $400,000 or more to the post,” she explained.

The total cost savings over the life of the contract will exceed $826,000.

For quality issues and to request float containers for projects and special events, customers can contact Jacqueline Howard at 878-1387, or via email at jacqueline.m.howard.civ@mail. mil. For general information, customers can contact ISWMC technicians at 878-4232.

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Contractors collect solid waste from a facility on Fort Eustis Oct. 5. A new solid-waste contract streamlines the installation's collection program, which will save the military more than $826,000 over the life of the contract, while making collection easier for post customers.

Food waste containers are emptied daily, and garbage collections occur once or twice each week when containers reach 80 percent capacity. Recyclables are collected each Tuesday morning.

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This map from the 733rd Civil Engineer Division identifies the projected traffic pattern along Fort Eustis Boulevard (Route 105, running horizontally) during phase one of the City of Newport News' upcoming bridge replacement project, scheduled to begin in the coming weeks. The inset diagrams detail traffic tapers, buffers and work zones on- and adjacent-to the bridge. During phase one, northbound traffic, which takes motorists toward Fort Eustis, will travel along the southbound span of the bridge in a two-way traffic pattern. This traffic pattern is scheduled to last approximately six months.

This map identifies the projected traffic pattern along Fort Eustis Boulevard (Route 105, running horizontally) during phase two of the City of Newport News' upcoming bridge replacement project, which will begin upon completion of phase one of the project. The inset diagrams detail traffic tapers, buffers and work zones on- and adjacent-to the bridge. During phase two, southbound traffic, which takes motorists from Fort Eustis toward Jefferson Avenue and Interstate 64, will travel along the newly-constructed northbound span of the bridge in a two-way traffic pattern.This traffic pattern will last approximately six months.

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Beginning later this year, the City of Newport News will begin a major construction project on Fort Eustis Boulevard, which will impact traffic entering and exiting Fort Eustis for approximately one year.

The project involves the replacement of two bridges that cross the CSX Transportation rail lines directly southwest of the Interstate 64 off-ramps onto Fort Eustis Boulevard. The northbound lane bridge, which carries traffic from Jefferson Avenue to Fort Eustis, will be demolished and replaced first. The first phase of construction is scheduled to last until May 2013.

Upon completion of the northbound bridge, the city will begin replacement of the southbound bridge, which is slated for completion in mid-November 2013.

During construction, traffic will merge into one lane to cross the open bridge in a two-way traffic pattern. City crews will provide appropriate signage, flaggers and other communicative marking to manage the flow of traffic along the impacted stretch of roadway.

As phase one is underway, the rerouting taper for traffic traveling westbound on Fort Eustis Boulevard will begin just east of Jefferson Avenue. The taper for eastbound traffic leaving Fort Eustis will begin at the eastern end of the reservoir bridge.

When phase two begins, all traffic will cross the newly-constructed northbound span. The traffic taper for westbound traffic will begin just west of I-64. The eastbound traffic taper will begin at the western end of the reservoir bridge.

Fort Eustis experiences peak traffic flow weekdays between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m., marshaling in an average of 16,000 vehicles during the morning rush hour, according to the 733rd Security Forces Squadron’s Mike Hagans. The post admits about 24,000 vehicles each weekday.

To help mitigate traffic flow issues, Fort Eustis senior leadership is considering a series of measures to decrease peak hour traffic volume.

These initiatives include, but are not limited to, “telework,” the practice of working from home or another off-site location; flextime scheduling, in which workers can customize their schedules by coming in early,

working later, or vice-versa, and staggered reporting times. Soldiers and civilian employees should refer to their unit leadership for appropriate scheduling.

The installation has made several improvements in the past six months to improve traffic flowing on and off post. For example, morning “Reveille” was moved to 5:30 a.m., eliminating traffic stoppage during the music. An improved force protection barrier plan, which dictates how security forces control access to the post, is in development.

Commercial deliveries are prohibited on the installation prior to 8 a.m., streamlining gate access for commuters. Additionally, day contractors can only enter the post via Dozier Road, which alleviates some of the vehicle load at the main gates.

During peak hours, additional gate security will help process inbound traffic control at the gates to speed up entry on to post. Traditional concrete “Jersey barriers” will be removed in favor of passive bollards, giving security personnel the flexibility to quickly adapt entry lanes to ensure maximum efficiency and driver safety.

Leadership from the 733rd Mission Sup-

port Group coordinated with Newport News city managers to synchronize and increase turn signal times, which will allow more vehicles to enter Gate 2. Also, the city built an additional turning lane to streamline outbound traffic at Gate 2.

Keith Morrow, the 733rd MSG deputy commander, said that while the construction project will definitely impact traffic in and out of the installation, the best way to avoid delays is to plan ahead. Plotting new routes to and from the post, carpooling, and allotting extra time for travel are among his recommendations to alleviate logjam at the gates.

“We’re doing everything we can to mitigate a negative traffic impact on the installation, but people living and working on Fort Eustis can help by doing a little back planning,” he said. “For the first few days, we expect people to allow a little extra time for their commute to see what the situation will be like. Eventually, we’ll fall into a routine where we know what to expect, and how to get where we’re going on time.”

Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

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Graphic by Airman 1st Class R. Alex Durbin

1st Lt. Travis Schaffer, 633rd Medical Operations Squadron emergency room registered nurse, is featured because of his willingness to go above and beyond to help those in need.

He said it was an easy decision to use his nursing training to serve his country.

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It was a calm, sunny afternoon at the Mohican State Park in Loudonville, Ohio, as 1st Lt. Travis Schaffer ran along the twisted trails, enjoying some time on leave. He slowed down to a walk so his mother and sister could catch up to him.

As they walked down the trail, they saw an elderly man walking with two young girls. Schaffer casually said hello and had planned to continue on his way, but the man pleaded for help.

The man informed Schaffer that his grandson had fallen while hiking, and had hurt his ankle. Schaffer, a 633rd Medical Operations Squadron emergency room registered nurse at U.S. Air Force Hospital Langley immediately let his training take over. “My ďŹ rst instinct was to ďŹ nd him,â€? he said, referring to the man’s injured grandson. “That is the reason I became a nurse – to help those in need.â€?

Once Schaffer got directions from the man, he ran to see if he could use his years of training to assist the family. Once he made it to where they were, he assessed the young man’s injury.

Schaffer checked the severity of the injury, and administered the correct dosage of Ibuprofen to reduce the swelling and ease the young man’s pain. Then he dragged a large tree trunk to elevate the injured ankle.

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Schaffer said the need to help others not only pushed him to pursue a career in nursing, but to join the Air Force once he finished his schooling.

“I joined the Air Force to make a difference,” he said.

“It was an easy decision to use my training to serve my country, and help those who need it.”

While the injury was not a dire situation, Schaffer used his training gained through his studies and the Air Force to assist the injured man, and put the family at ease – a situation any Airmen could find themselves in - at any moment.

“It could happen to any Airman,” said Kevin Berry, a 633rd Air Base Wing Self-Aid Buddy Care advisor. “That is what makes SABC training so important.”

Berry, who retired after nearly 26 years as an active-duty aerospace medical service technician, has also used his own medical training in unexpected situations.

Once while off-duty in Minnesota, Berry was one of the first on the scene of a car accident. Using his Air Force training, Berry ran to the damaged car, and held the drivers neck in place to avoid any inadvertent movement that could worsen any potential injury to the driver’s neck.

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This is another instance that proves that a Service members’ training can be called upon at any moment.

“It’s important for all Airmen to be able to take care of their wingmen while deployed, at work or even on vacation.” said Berry. “It may not be life or death, but you never can know.”

Active-duty Airmen interested in signing up for a SABC class or CPR class can call the Education and Training office to schedule a time to attend the course.

While SABC qualification is a deployment requirement, it is paramount for all Service members to be able to use these skills at any time.

“It’s great to be able to help someone when you’re not required to,” said Schaffer. “It’s the right thing to do.”

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“Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.”

This is the oath of the World Special Olympics, in which more than 4 million athletes compete in 170 countries every year to win the gold.

This year, Langley Air Force Base hosted the 12th annual Virginia area 22 Special Olympics for the Tidewater region Oct. 13.

More than 400 athletes competed in volleyball, bowling and soccer.

An opening ceremony was held before the games began to welcome everyone and showcase the lighting of the torch.

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Air Base Wing vice commander, attended the opening ceremony, and welcomed all participants to the event.

“We are proud to have been your host for more than 20 years,” said Jansen.

“Your combined effort makes the Olympics possible.”

During the games, approximately 70 Joint Base Langley-Eustis personnel volunteered as referees and score-keepers, and

presented awards to the lo ocal athletes as they reached their goals.

“The military have always been a big part of the program,” said Heleene Flick, Special Olympics Virginia, Area a 22 coordinator. “They help in any way th hey can. All we have to do is ask and they reespond with respect, and give all they can to the athletes and anyone else who needs their t help.”

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Special Olympics event coordinator, the local event is required for the athletes to qualify for the state games. Once they succeed, they will move on to the national, then the international levels.

“Special Olympics means a lot,” said Flick. “First of all it gives the athletes a chance to compete just like anyone else. It also gives them a chance to meet other athletes around the country and the world. In all, the Special Olympics program is one for learning and competing in competitions and having respect for others.”

This event was the second of five local sporting events geared toward competing at the state level, which will ultimately lead to the Special Olympics World Summer Games in 2015.

LEFT TOP:The base Honor Guard posts the colors during the Special Olympics opening ceremony at the theater at Langley Air Force Base, Oct. 13. Langley AFB hosted the 12th annual Special Olympics.

LEFT BOTTOM: An athlete prepares to bowl during the Special Olympics.

More than 400 athletes competed in the annual October games, which consists of soccer, bowling and volleyball.

RIGHT: Michael Thorton (25), with the Norfolk Monarchs, rushes past members of the Newport News Striking Wolverines during the soccer portion of the Special Olympics at Langley Air Force Base.

Approximately 70 military volunteers assisted the athletes in soccer, volleyball and bowling.

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Ethan Smith, with Suffolk Area 29, prepares to serve the ball during the volleyball portion of the Special Olympics at the Shellbank Fitness Center at Langley Air Force Base, Oct. 13.

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With one look at the myriad of ingredients strewn across the counter tops in the Fort Eustis Club’s kitchens, it is easy to tell the top chef here means business.

Business is greatly improved, indeed, since executive chef Tim Cooper joined the team in July. He abandoned the pre-cooked, heated-up fare in favor of home-style, “made from scratch” cuisine featured on the Club’s lunch time buffet.

Cooper brings with him 20 years of experience garnered through an on-the-job apprenticeship at Williamsburg’s renowned Berret’s Seafood Restaurant, where he worked his way up the food chain to become restaurant chef.

Wanting to take the next step in his career, Cooper interviewed for the position of executive chef at the Club, and was a perfect fit for the club.

“Tim brings a wealth of experience in fine dining with him, and we’re grateful to have someone with his knowledge and reputation on staff now,” said Joe Dumas, the 733rd Force Support Division community services branch chief who hired Cooper. “His attention to the quality and presentation of the food that he prepares is what sets him apart.”

Given the task of reinvigorating the Club’s lunch time offering, he said he had to rebuild from the bottom up.

“The biggest transition for me has probably been going from the fine dining atmosphere of “a la carte” cooking to buffet style cooking here,” said Cooper, while tending to a mixer churning dough for the day’s fresh rolls. “I still put forth the same amount of effort in all my cooking, but here I’m producing larger quantities of food.”

Of that food, Cooper said “comfort food” has been the biggest draw, garnering praise from the club’s regular diners.

“I think that I do comfort food very well because that’s what I’ve always done my whole life,” the West Virginia native said. “I add the flair of hav-

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Tim Cooper, Fort Eustis Club executive chef, moves a cart of food in the club's kitchen at Fort Eustis, Oct. 10. Cooper and his team prepare the club's buffet lunch offerings each day from scratch.

ing experience in doing things in a much richer manner, cooking food that’s better seasoned with a better bottom end, and understanding how it affects the taste buds. With the buffet style setting here, comfort foods have gone over very well.”

While his fried chicken and Beef Stroganoff are currently the big hits, Cooper wants to expand the menu, and hopes to offer seafood and steaks eventually.

As the man in charge behind the scenes, Cooper said he is working to teach his staff how to prepare food from scratch -– a stark contrast for a kitchen used to purchasing heatand-serve entrees to serve to diners.

Eventually, he said he will develop recipe books for the staff to follow; giving him time to expand the club’s other dining opportunities.

“I feel like the club right now is about 20 percent of what it could be,” Cooper said. “I would like to eventually prepare a menu for dinner time service that’s a la carte with menus, so people can order what they want, and we can cook as ordered.”

Cooper said he also wants to ex-

plore building the club’s banquet business, catering for more weddings and special events.

For now, the biggest motivation to keep improving the fare is the feedback from customers.

“I go out in the dining room several times during the course of lunch and I’m often stopped and thanked for coming in here. People are really appreciative,” said Cooper. “I think that they’re surprised at how good the food tastes. They didn’t know simple foods could taste that good.

“The reason I love to cook is that I love the gratification of seeing happy people when they eat my food,” he added. “Seeing the happy customers here just makes me want to keep doing it.”

Editor’s Note: Hungry yet? To experience Chef Cooper’s new and improved lunch buffet offerings, visit the Fort Eustis Club at 2123 Pershing Ave. on Fort Eustis weekdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The lunch buffet is $8.50. For more information, including menus, catering and directions, visit the club’s website at www.eustismwr.com/index.php/about-us.

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Mary Beth Gibson (left) and Rene Bowditch co-founded “Beyond Boobs!” six years ago as a small group of women with breast cancer who came together to share love with one another throughout their treatment and healing process. Now, the group is a non-profit health organization at the MacDonald Army Health Center at Fort Eustis, focusing on moving women beyond passive awareness of breast cancer to the point of taking the necessary steps to reduce risk and ensure early detection.

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October is here once again, and with a flurry of pink ribbons, it marks National Breast CancerAwareness Month.

Celebrating its 27th anniversary of providing awareness, education and empowerment, National Breast Cancer Awareness began in 1985. It was initially a week-long event, but has since evolved into a month-long campaign.

So, just how did the “pink” begin?

The first celebration was a collaborative event created in part by the American Academy of Family Physicians, pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca’s Health Care Foundation and a non-profit organization called Cancer Care, Inc. A few years earlier, in 1982, the color pink took off when the first Susan G. Komen Foundation Race for the Cure had a logo of a female runner outlined with a pink ribbon.

Then, in 1992, while working on the second magazine breast cancer awareness issue, Alexandra Penney created a ribbon, and worked with cosmetic companies who distributed them in New York stores. From this point, the pink ribbon became a symbol for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and caught on throughout the country.

While many individuals are sure to be surrounded by the color pink throughout the month of October, advocates of breast cancer awareness want everyone to take the intended message to heart. Aside from non-melanoma skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women.

More than 192,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer each year, and statistics show that one in eight women will be diagnosed during their lifetime. Most doctors agree, early detection is the key to survival.

If all women over 40 took advantage of early detection methods, it is estimated that death rates would drop by up to 30 percent. Annual mammography and clinical exams, plus monthly self-breast exams are

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More than 192,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer each year, and statistics show that one in eight women will be diagnosed during their lifetime. the key to early detection.

Mammography is still the best screening tool used today, and the best method of detecting changes that may be cancerous long before physical symptoms can be seen or felt.

The risk of breast cancer increases with age. Estrogen risks associated with breast cancer include early menstruation, late menopause (after the age of 55), no full-term pregnancy or first child after the age of 30.

Another risk factor associated with breast cancer is the presence of the BRCA (breast cancer) 1 or 2 genes, which can be inherited from a family member. Hereditary breast cancer makes up approximately 5 to 10 percent of all breast cancer. Individuals who have a strong family history should speak with their physician about possible testing for this gene.

To decrease your chances of getting breast cancer and increase your chances of survival, practice early detection methods, know your family history,

decrease your daily fat intake, increase your dietary fiber, eat fresh fruits and vegetables, limit alcohol, stay active and remain smoke free.

Breast cancer awareness does not end in October. The National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Board of Sponsors now consists of 15 national public-service organizations, professional associations and government agencies. It does not confine its work to 31 days, but works relentlessly for millions of women and their families.

More information on this organization can be found at www.NBCAM. org. This is a year-round resource for breast cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and the general public.

Another source of information is the Komen Foundation, which can be found at www.komen.org. Additional resources include the American Cancer Society, the National Cancer Institute and the Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization.

A display with information on early detection and breast cancer will be maintained in an area adjacent to outpatient records in the McDonald Army Health Center throughout the month of October.

Become educated, practice all early detection methods, maintain a healthy lifestyle, and encourage other women to do the same: not just in October but every day.

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Americans have grown up hearing ‘The Star-Spangled Banner” at sporting events and special ceremonies. They place their right hand over their heart, and sometimes sing along. From the first day of Basic Military Training, hearing that familiar song brings a whole new meaning to every Service member’s heart. However, sometimes we get complacent and lose sight of the important things the song reminds of us daily.

“We all rush around and can get distracted with our day-to-day lives,” said retired Master Sgt. Thomas Cleveland. “Some military members wait inside until the song is over, or they continue to drive while the music is playing because they’re in a rush to get somewhere.”

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Personnel should hold this position until the last note of music has been played.

Air Force instructions and Army regulations state that all civilians, as well as Service members who are present but not in uniform, should remove any headgear, and place their right hand over their heart.

Service members in physical training uniforms should do the same.

Master Sgt. Danny Avery, 633rd Comptroller Squadron financial services chief, salutes the flag not because he has to, but because he believes it honors all veterans.

“I swell up with pride when I hear that music playing,” said Avery. “Saluting the national anthem is my way of giving thanks to the people that I serve beside today, as well as my father’s generation and my grandfather’s generation who served before me.”

At both installations, the “giant voice” system plays the national anthem at 5 p.m. every weekday. Individuals driving on base should stop their vehicle until after the song has ended. If sponsored civilians or contractors are unaware, it is the responsibility of Airmen and Soldiers to inform them of the customs and courtesies

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“Not everyone that comes on base knows or understands the respect we give to the national anthem,” said Senior Airman Jordan Rushing, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron installation geospatial information and services technician. “I saw a civilian contractor walking down the street when the national anthem played not too long ago. A sergeant stopped his car and told the civilian what he was supposed to do. The civilian didn’t get upset; he actually thanked him, and then stood next to him with his hand over his heart while the sergeant saluted.”

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For more information, call Lance Musser at 713-1399 or email lance@lennysgolf.com.

The Fort Eustis Fall Festival will be held today and Saturday at the Murphy Field Sports Complex. Hours are 4 to 9 p.m. today and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. This event is free and open to the public.

German and American food and beverages will be available for purchase. Festival activities will include hay rides, face painting, games, pumpkin carving contests, paint ball, bounce houses and more.

The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band ensembles, Tuba/Euphonium Quartet, Brass Band, and TRADOC Transit Authority, will perform from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. today; TRADOC Rock is scheduled to perform 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.

Non-DoD ID cardholders must use the Fort Eustis main gate to secure a pass. Valid vehicle registration, proof of insurance and a photo ID are required for access.

For more information, call 878-3606.

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MCAHC Public Flu Fair McDonald Army Health Center is hosting a Public Flu Fair Thursday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Jacobs Theater, Bldg. 647, Monroe Ave. This event is open to all eligible military beneficiaries.

For more information, contact Sgt. 1st Class Jeffery Bowers at 314-7526.

New Testament Seminar The Regimental Memorial Chapel will host a Walk Thru the Bible New Testament Seminar Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the chapel, Bldg. 923, Lee Blvd. Discover how the four gospels complement each other to present the most significant biography ever written, and receive powerful insights from the lives of beloved bible characters.

This seminar is educational for new and mature believers, young people, and adults. Free child watch care is available for children ages nine and under.

For more information or to register, contact Jeanne Vaul at 878-1455 or email verna.j.vaul.civ@mail.mil.

Soldier and Family Readiness Soldier and Family Readiness (ACS) classes and briefings for October will include: ■ Budgeting –Tuesday, 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.

■ Federal Employment Search –Thursday, 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 an Air Force Human Resources Specialist.

■ Spouse Resilience Seminar – Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon. Spouses will learn the skills necessary to help master challenges associated with the military lifestyle – before, during, and after a deployment.

The primary objective of this course is to teach spouses the communication tools that help build strong families. Free hourly child care is available; seating is limited

Trick-or-Treat hours Trick-or-Treat on Fort Eustis will take place Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. Only children ages 12 years old and younger may participate. There will be extra Military Police patrolling the housing areas during trick-ortreat hours.

Night at the Museum “Night at the Army Transportation Museum” will be Oct. 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the museum, Bldg. 300, Washington Blvd.This family-friendly Halloween event is free and open to the public.

Come trick-or-treat and see the exhibits “come alive.”

All children ages 12 and under (in costume) will receive a treat bag. Arts and crafts will also be available.

For more information, call 878-1115

so sign up today. To register, contact Roger Bullis, Master Resilience Training Facilitator, at 878-3173 or email roger.k.bullis.civ@mail.mil.

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

Street Smart presentation A Street Smart presentation is scheduled for Nov. 7 at 1:15 p.m. at Jacobs Theater. Street Smart is an eye-opening, life-saving program that shows in graphic detail the effects of irresponsible behavior such as driving under the influence and not wearing seatbelts.

Kiwanis Club of Fort Eustis The Kiwanis Club of Fort Eustis meets at noon on the second Thursday of each month at the Fort Eustis Club.

All interested parties are invited and welcome to attend the meetings.

Kiwanis International is a global organization of members of every age who are dedicated to changing the world, one

■ Make Your Own Scarecrow – Residents are invited to bring hats, gloves, old shirts, and jeans to make their own scarecrow Tuesday and Wednesday from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Community Center. BBC will provide straw, twine and refreshments.

■ Trick or Treat at the Community Center – Stop by the Community Center and show off your “bootiful” costumes Oct. 31 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. BBC staff will be handing out treats.

■ Halloween Pet Pick of the Month – BBC wants pictures of your family pets dressed in their Halloween best.

Submit your pictures with the pet’s name, address, and phone number. Pictures will be displayed in the Community Center’s lobby during October. The winner will be notified by Nov. 5.

■ Fall Yard of the Month – BBC will be looking for the best “Fall” or “Spooky” decorated yard. Judging will take place throughout October. Winners will be notified

by Nov. 5.

The activities listed above are for BBC residents only. The Community Center is located at Bldg. 126, Madison Ave. For more information, call 328-0691.

Free sitter website The Department of Defense provides a free Internet sitter service for military families. The website finds inhome 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 through Wednesday is: ■ Today – Ranges RD, 1, 2, 3 (7 a.m. to 4 p.m.); ■ Saturday – Ranges 2, 3 (7 a.m. to 4 p.m.); ■ Sunday – Ranges 2, 3 (7 a.m. to 4 p.m.); ■ Monday – Ranges RD, 1 (7 a.m. to 4 p.m.); ■ Tuesday – Ranges RD, 1 (7 a.m. to 4 p.m.); ■ Wednesday – Ranges RD, 1, 2, 3 (7 a.m. to 5 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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For more information call (757) 764-6985.

Basketball tournament The Langley African American Heritage Council will host a three-on-three basketball tournament at 9 a.m., Oct. 20, at the Shellbank Fitness Center. The tournament cost $10 per person, and will feature a 3-point shootout.

For more information, email edward.wilson@langley.af.mil, call (757) 225-3828. You can also email terry.yates@langley.af.mil, or call (757)225-8949.

White House Recruiting Panel The White House Communications Agency Recruiting Panel will be giving a briefing at the Base Theatre, Oct. 23, from 2 to 4 p.m. The WHCA needs leaders and technicians who are highly motivated and responsible professionals to provide worldwide communications support to the President and his staff. Interested personnel must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

For more information, contact Master Sgt. Samantha Lyman at (757) 764-341 or email samantha.lyman@langley.af.mil.

Langley Chapel hiring The Chapel at Langley Air Force Base is currently looking for a part-time, Protestant parish coordinator. All applicants must provide evidence of appropriate competence in the form of a resume, demonstrating at least two years experience working in an Air Force Protestant Chapel or local Church program. The contract will be awarded based on “best value” to the government.

Applications must be received by 4 p.m., Nov. 5. Public bid opening date is Nov. 7 at 10 a.m.

To review the Basis of Award, Statement of Work, and other contract requirements, please contact Tech. Sgt. Aaron Goodrum at 764-7847.

PWOC extends invitation The Protestant Women of the Chapel group is hosting a Bible study for active-duty women for many areas of life: finding balance, military leadership and spiritual areas.

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The meetings are from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of each month until Dec 20.

Safety education seminar The Health and Wellness Center will host a family advocacy safety education seminar Oct. 26, Nov. 7 and Dec. 5, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. The seminar will cover understanding the dynamics of domestic violence and child maltreatment as well as preventing and stopping family violence. It will also supply information on available resources and support.

For registration, or more information, call the Joint Base Langley-Eustis family advocacy program at (757) 764-2427.

Discounted tuition available Hampton University College of Continuing Education is offering discount tuition and no application fees for military and their dependents. Registration for the Fall II Session is between Oct. 15 and Dec. 14 for onbase, 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) 766-1369 or (757) 727-5773.

Earn a CCAF degree The Air Force Culture and Language Center is taking applications for a new session of its cross-cultural competence course.

“Introduction To Culture” is an online, selfpaced course which fulfills three residency hours of either Social Science or Program Elective credit required for the Community College of the Air Force degree programs.

Enrollment for the Academic Year 2013 Fall ITC session is from Sept. 6 to Oct. 3 and seating will be limited to 1,000 students. The following website includes specifics on registration, enrollment window dates, enrollment instructions, and a frequently asked questions file. (http://culture. af.mil/courses/).

For further information contact the education office 633fss.fsde.e0@langley.af.mil.

LangleyTest Center college exams The Langley Test Center will offer SAT exams Oct. 26 at 8 a.m. for military members; seating is limited and by appointment only.

Request an exam by emailing 633fss.fsde. eo@langley.af.mil. Place “ACT/SAT exam” in the “subject:” line of the email. Notifica-

tions will be made for no-shows.

Teaching as a second career The education center is hosting a “teaching as a second career” briefing Nov. 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information, call the Troops-to-Teachers office at (757) 683-3327.

Street Smart Come learn how to be street smart Nov. 8, at the Base Theater from 7 to 8 a.m., 10 to 11 a.m., and 1 to 2 p.m. Street Smart is a program presented by experienced firefighters and paramedics dramatically demonstrating the consequences of poor decisions such as drunk driving and drug abuse.

For more information call Tech. Sgt. Oliver Missick at 764-5058 or oliver.missick@langley.af.mil.

LaSalle Gate closed for 6 months The LaSalle Avenue Gate closed for roughly six months beginning Aug. 13 due to the construction of a new Visitor Center and guardhouse. Any traffic approaching from the downtown Hampton/Interstate64A area will be diverted to the Durand, West [Armistead] or King Street gates. Nonidentification card holders should go to the temporary Visitor Center near the entrance of the West Gate to get a temporary pass.

For more information, call Police Services at (757) 764-7766.

Maternity ABU sales discontinued Langley Air Force Base military clothing sales is scheduled to discontinue sale of maternity ABUs within 45 days from Sept.

24, 2012. Clothing sales will no longer have the items in stock due to its classification as a “fringe” item. However, clothing sales will have one of each size of maternity ABUs so that Airmen may try on the items to determine the best fit. Stores will be informed and signs are set to be developed explaining the program in further detail.

Adopt-a-school program The Adopt-A-School program is designed to establish partnerships directly between squadrons and specific elementary, middle and high schools. In addition to providing local community support and improving the lives of our children, it provides a critical avenue for our Airmen to connect with the larger community outside the Langley gates.

For more information, contact the Langley School Liaison, Dave Wiker at (757) 2251885 or david.wiker@langley.af.mil.

Langley Theater Schedule Friday, 7 p.m.

NO SHOW Saturday, 2 p.m.

ParaNorman (PG) In the town of Blithe Hollow, Norman Babcock is a boy who can speak to the dead, but no one besides his eccentric new friend, Neil, believes his ability is real. One day, Norman’s estranged eccentric uncle tells him of an important annual ritual he must take up to protect the town from an curse cast by a witch it condemned centuries ago. Eventually, Norman decides to cooperate, but things don’t go according to plan. Now, a magic storm of the witch threatens Blithe Hollow as the accursed dead rise.

Together with unexpected new companions, Norman struggles to save his town, only to discover the horrific truth of the curse. With that insight, Norman must resolve the crisis for good as only he can.

Saturday, 7 p.m.

The Odd Life ofTimothy Green (PG) After receiving bad news from a fertility doctor, Cindy and Jim Green try to bury their dreams of having a child by writing out all the great traits their child would have and putting them in a box in the garden.

During a freak storm in the middle of the night, they awake to find a boy named Timothy, with leaves growing from his ankles, standing in their kitchen calling them mom and dad. Cindy and Jim are thrown into the midst of parenthood and over the coming months, Timothy will teach them more than they could have imagined about being parents and raising a child, no matter how he comes into their lives.

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Fleet Fest Hampton Roads The second annual Fleet Fest Hampton Roads will take place Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pier 12-14 at Naval Station Norfolk. Fleet Fest is the conclusion of Fleet Week Hampton Roads events, which is held each October in conjunction with the U.S. Navy’s birthday. This event is free and open to the public.

The USS Bataan, USS Ross, and USS Nicholas will be open to visitors from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Other activities will include military displays, a car show, children’s area, music by the U.S. Fleet Forces Band and a Chowder Cup Challenge.

All guests must enter via Gate 2.

For more information, call 322-2337 or visit www.discovermwr.com/fleetfest.

Car show information is available by calling 462-4877; call 462-7540 for more information about the Chowder Cup Challenge.

Free TRADOC Band concerts The public is invited to come out and enjoy free concerts hosted by the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band ensembles. The concert schedule is: ■ Sunday – 7 p.m., Brass Band, “TRADOCTransit Authority,” Smithfield LittleTheater, 210 N. Church St., Smithfield.

■ Monday – 7 p.m., Salsa Band, “Bahia Caliente,” Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story Base Theater, Virginia Beach.

■ Tuesday – 12 p.m., Chamber Music Ensembles, Saint Bede Catholic Church, 3686 Ironbound Rd., Williamsburg.

For more information, visit www.tradocband.com or call 501-6944.

Casemate Museum events ■ Military Film Series – Wednesday, 7 p.m. (free with limited seating). “Battle of Britain” (1969) will be shown in the Casemate MuseumTheater. Noted for its aerial combat sequences, this epic film stars Michael Caine, Trevor Howard, Laurence Olivier, Michael Redgrave, Christopher Plummer, and Susannah York. To RSVP, call 788-3391.

■ Fort Monroe Halloween LanternTours – Oct. 28, 29, and 30 (free).These are outdoor walking tours (weather permitting) of alleged haunted sites within the original fort, including (for the first time) the Casemate Club. All tours will begin at 7 p.m. outside the museum; not recommended for very young children. To RSVP, call 788-3391.

■ Historical and Archaeological Society of Fort Monroe – Nov. 5, 11:30 a.m. (free). This event will take place at the Golden Corral, 1123 W. Mercury Blvd., Hampton. The guest speaker will be Joint Base Langley-Eustis archaeologist Chris McDade who will give an illustrated talk on “The Archaeology of Fort Eustis.” Reservations are not required.

For more information, contact David Johnson at 788-3935.

The Casemate Museum is located at 20 Bernard Road at Fort Monroe in Hampton. Hours are 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. seven days a week. Admission is free.

For more information, call 788-3391.

Fall Shopping Bazaar The Langley Officers’ Spouses’ Club annual Fall Shopping Bazaar will be Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Clarion Inn and Suites, 1809 Mercury Blvd., Hampton. More than 40 vendors are expected to attend (list will be posted to our website a week prior to the event). We will also have 2012 White House ornaments available for sale.

For more information, visit www.langleyosc.org.

Military Classic GolfTournament The 14th annual Hampton Roads Military Classic of the South Golf Tournament is scheduled for Nov. 12 at Kiskiack Golf Club, 8104 Club Dr., Williamsburg. Active-duty and retired military, government employees, and the local community are invited to participate.

Breakfast will take place at 7 a.m., followed by a 9:30 a.m.

shotgun start. Foursomes will play Captain’s Choice format (the field will be limited to 144 players). The lowest scoring team comprised of military members, representing their unit or command, will receive a special trophy and prizes.

The entry fee is $75 per player, which includes green fees, golf cart, beverages, practice range balls, breakfast and after-tournament cookout. Registration deadline is Nov. 3; early registration is encouraged.

For more information and entry forms, contact Pete Hoyer at 877-4022 or email p.hoyer@verizon.net.

Halloween Bash in Hampton The Virginia Air and Space Center will host the 21st annual Halloween Bash on Oct. 27 from 4 to 7 p.m. at 600 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton.This event will feature a scavenger hunt, make-and-take activities, haunted house, Star Wars costume characters, and the Hampton Sheriff’s Department Child ID Program. A costume contest will start at 5:15 p.m. for all ages. Families will then head downtown for trick-or-treating at shops and restaurants from 6 to 7 p.m.

The cost is $5 in advance and $7 the day of the event.

Tickets can be ordered online at www.vasc.org.

For more information, call 727-0900, ext. 703.

Volunteer DAV drivers needed The Disabled American Veterans Volunteer Service is seeking volunteers in the Gloucester County area to drive the DAV van and transport veterans to the Veterans Administration medical centers in Hampton and Richmond. For more information, contact Richard Moore at (804) 815-0730.

Virginia Fall travel planning site The Virginia Tourism Corporation has launched a new fall travel website to put the best of the season at visitors fingertips. At www.virginia.org/fall, travelers will find trip ideas, special events, and an interactive map to locate wineries, orchards, festivals and more. Suggested multi-day regional itineraries pull it all together and help travelers plan the perfect trip. A listing of fall travel packages provides savings at some of Virginia’s best inns and hotels.

A free “Virginia is for Lovers” travel guide is also available by calling 1-800-VISITVA (847-4882). Travelers can stay connected at www.facebook.com/VirginiaisforLovers or follow onTwitter at www.twitter.com/VisitVirginia.

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Air Force officials are releasing the enlisted quarterly assignment listing, or EQUAL, on Oct. 22 for the July to September 2013 overseas assignment cycle.

Enlisted Airmen must update their assignment preferences by Nov. 1 and they will be notified of their assignment selections by Nov. 16.

“We are accelerating the release of the EQUAL list to allow us time to complete the overseas assignment cycle before the Military Personnel Data System upgrade in December,” said Michael Kiel, Air Force Personnel Center integrated assignment, applications and training chief.

“If Airmen do not update their assignment preferences by Nov. 1, they will not be considered as volunteers for the overseas assignments advertised on EQUAL.” EQUAL posts upcoming assignments

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Airmen are instructed to review, prioritize and list their assignment preferences based on the EQUAL list. Airmen can update their assignment preferences on the virtual Military Personnel Flight application and view the EQUAL list on the myPers website at http://mypers.af.mil.

Active duty Airmen on temporary duty during the EQUAL advertising period can contact their nearest personnel support office for assistance.

The Air Force is upgrading and transferring MilPDS to the Defense Information Systems Agency’s Defense Enterprise Computing Center and the upgrade project is scheduled to take about 23 days to complete. During this period, MilPDS will not be available.

MilPDS is the primary records database for personnel data and actions that occur throughout every total force Airman’s career. MilPDS is also used to initiate Airman pay actions, maintain Air Force accountability and strength data and support a host of interactions with other Air Force processes and systems that rely on personnel data.

Reserve and Guard members will receive specific instructions from the Air Force Reserve Command and Air Reserve Personnel Center concerning how the MilPDS upgrade will impact their personnel programs. More information is available on the ARPC public website at http://www.arpc.afrc.af.mil.

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