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TOY DRIVE: Toys for Tots brings in holiday cheer —Page 6

SERVICES WORK TOGETHER: Operation Resolute Endeavor II —Page 8-9

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UFC FIGHTERS VISIT JBLE TREE LIGHTING Langley lights the night with holiday cheer —Page 3

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SNOWBALL EXPRESS; GIVING BACK TO CHILDREN OF FALLEN

By Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

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More than 300 U.S. service members from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, and members from surrounding military installations and the Virginia Patriot Guard escorted Gold Star families as they departed on their all-expenses paid trip to Dallas as part of the Snowball Express, at Norfolk International Airport, Virginia, Dec. 11, 2016.

Since 2006, the Snowball Express has sponsored four-day trips for children of fallen service members and their guardian. . The trips allow the families to enjoy activities such as sporting events and amusement parks, while meeting and spending time with other Gold Star families from around the world “Snowball Express focuses on the children who are grieving after losing a parents, while they were serving active duty in the military,” said Rochelle Crockett, Survivor Outreach Services support coordinator. “We have events like this to support the kids and let them know that we too remember their sacrifice. That’s all they want is just to make sure people remember what their loved one did for them and for us.”

According to U.S. Army Col. Ralph Clayton III, 733rd Mission Support Group commander, the service

U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland

U.S. service members escort Gold Star families during the Snowball Express at Norfolk International Airport, Va., Dec. 11, 2016. More than 300 service members and the Virginia Patriot Guard lined the airport to show support for the children of fallen service members.

members escorted Gold Star families through the airport and sent them on the flight to show their support and thank them for their sacrifice.

“We have a responsibility as service members to ensure that those families, whose loved one paid the ultimate sacrifice, are never forgotten,” said Clayton. “When we say family, that’s what we mean. They’re always a part of our

U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland

The Snowball Express flight from American Airlines taxis through streams of water at Norfolk International Airport, Va., Dec. 11, 2016. Gold Star families from around the world came together to see a performance by Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band, a ceremonial balloon release and many other surprise activities over the four-day, all-expenses paid trip.

service and our family.”

The Snowball Express not only allows Gold Star families to bond, but to enjoy time away from the grief and stressors that they may be dealing with at home.

“My husband Daniel always loved the holidays, so it was hard for us to enjoy them again after we lost him in 2011,” said Nilda Quintana, a Gold Star family member. “My daughter Adriana never got to meet her father and it’s been hard to deal with the holidays in the past. The Snowball Express came along, and they do stuff for the kids. It is very uplifting as a parent to see what they are trying to do for your kids, so they grow up knowing they are never alone.”

Throughout the four-day trip, families experienced a balloon release at the Fort Worth Stockyards Station, Texas, a performance by Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band and many other surprise events before returning to the local area.

Upon arrival to Norfolk International Airport, service members lined the airport corridors to welcome the families home.

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Langley lights the night with holiday cheer

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Ryan A. Miller, age 8, son of U.S. Air Force Col. Caroline M. Miller, 633rd Air Base Wing commander, pulls the lever to light the tree during the Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Dec. 8, 2016. The tree lighting ceremony included music, entertainment, a holiday social and photos with Santa Claus.

Cora Pawling, age 7, daughter of U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Carl Pawling, 2nd Manpower Requirement Squadron commander, poses with Santa after the 49th annual Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Dec. 8, 2016. Santa Claus visited with children after the ceremony to ask what gifts they wanted this holiday season.

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“PROTECT OUR POWER”: CREATING AN ENERGY-AWARE CULTURE

By Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

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In one day, an Air Force Base can spend $29,863 dollars in electricity and natural gas to operate.

To lower operational costs, the U.S. Air Force Energy Assurance Program has placed energy as a critical component of all operations, encouraging smart energy use and energy efficient behaviors among bases.

This year’s energy action slogan, “Protect our Power,” aims to encourage Airmen to transform the way they use and see energy.

“The energy program is a team effort and we need everyone to be working towards energy efficiency,” said Kevin Rasmussen, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron consulting energy engineer. “We want to make conserving energy a habit for Airmen.”

At Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, a few platforms are geared to not only reduce energy, but fortify an energy aware culture.

“Along with providing tips to reduce the amount of energy used in the workplace, we have provided tips for Airmen to reduce the amount of energy they use at home in hopes of helping them save some money,” said Rasmussen.

Some tips that can help Airmen save money are turning off computer monitors at the end of the day, unplugging electronics that are not in use and replacing old lightbulbs with low energy light-emitting diode lights.

According to W. Dan Porter, 633rd CES base energy manager, his squadron is working with mission leaders to explore energy resiliency and renewable energy sources that could produce enough power to continue missions during power outages.

“We have joined a study by the Air Force Institute of Technology at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, in researching photovoltaic energy or solar energy,” said Porter. “AFIT is testing the efficiency of different types of solar panels at sites worldwide for one to two years.

We are one of those sites and should have two solar panels set up in January.”

As the Air Force takes steps toward researching renewable resources, Airmen can help create an energyaware culture by simply switching off the lights at the end of the day.

For more information about the Air Force Energy Action Program, contact the 633rd CES Base Energy Management Office at 764-1417.

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2016 CMSgt release Newly selected U.S. Air Force chief master sergeants pose for a photo during their release party at Joint Base Langley, Eustis, Va., Dec. 8, 2016. More than 520 Airman were selected to promote to chief master sergeant throughout the Air Force.

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kimberly Nagle

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TOYS FOR TOTS BRINGS IN HOLIDAY CHEER

U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 222nd Aviation Regiment, pack and carry donated toys to trucks for the U.S. Marine Corp’s Toys for Tots program at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Dec. 8, 2016. Each year, the toy donation is followed by the annual holiday run.

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December 16, 2016 U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 222nd Aviation Regiment, assist U.S. Marines as they load donated toys into trucks at Joint Base LangleyEustis, Va., Dec. 8, 2016. Some of the toys donated included bicycles, video games and other toys for all age groups.

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Holly Days: final 100 years of Langley celebration

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kimberly Nagle

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kimberly Nagle

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kimberly Nagle

U.S. Air Force Col. Caroline M. Miller, 633rd Air Base Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kennon Arnold, 633rd ABW command chief, sit on the Joint Base Langley-Eustis’ Holly Days Parade float in Hampton, Va., Dec. 10, 2016.

Miller was also the Grand Marshall of the parade which commemorated 100 years of Langley.

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andrew Gaca, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron power pro technician, poses in front of the Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Holly Days Parade float in Hampton, Va., Dec. 10, 2016. Volunteers from JBLE dressed up in uniforms representing the last 100 years of service highlighting 100 Years of Langley.

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kimberly Nagle

A child waves U.S. flags during the Holly Days Parade in Hampton, Va., Dec. 10, 2016. The streets of downtown Hampton were lined with parade watchers, who collected candy and high-fived parade members as floats drove by.

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December 16, 2016 U.S. Air Force Airmen and U.S. Army Soldiers attempt a waterborne infiltration during exercise Operation Resolute Endeavor II at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Dec. 5, 2016.

Airmen and Soldiers played the role of attackers who used different tactics to gain access to Third Port which was defended by 633rd Security Forces Squadron Airmen.

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert

U.S Air Force Senior Airman Jabai Robinson, 633rd Security Forces Squadron response force leader, keeps watch during exercise Operation Resolute Endeavor II at Joint Base LangleyEustis, Va., Dec. 7, 2016. Airmen from the 633rd SFS were tasked with an initial waterborne infiltration and secure mission on the first day of the exercise, then maintained security by eliminating threats that attempted to gain access to Third Port.

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U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 633rd Security Forces Squadron patrols Third Port during exercise Operation Resolute Endeavor II at Joint Base LangleyEustis, Va., Dec. 5, 2016. U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force members participated in the five-day exercise, which tested each branch’s skill sets, interoperability and communication.

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U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force personnel assigned to Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia partnered with U.S. Navy service members assigned to Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Va., to participate in Operation Resolute Endeavor II Dec. 5 through Dec. 9, 2016.

Operation Resolute Endeavor II was a joint exercise that trained units preparing for an upcoming deployment and tested the capabilities of the 633rd Security Forces Squadron, Army and Navy logistics units in a joint capacity.

“The big picture is joint logistics over the shore,” said U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Christopher Ricks, 633rd SFS training NCO in charge.

“The Army and Navy worked together to get logistics moved from boats to land and the Security Forces role was to protect the port to allow a smooth transition and deal with any threat.”

The exercise began with 633rd SFS breaching Third Port at Ft. Eu-

stis, Va., for the first time via boat.

“On day one we made entry onto the port via boat, they dropped us off and we cleared the port of secondary devices like IEDs,” said U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aaron Vanley, 633rd SFS unit trainer.

“Then we posted up in our security positions and had roaming patrols keeping watch for any other threats in the area.”

As a joint exercise, the branches had to work together to accomplish the mission of successfully loading and unloading cargo from Navy ships while 633rd SFS members maintained security.

“Being able to work with other branches of services provides us with insight of different methods and operational capabilities that you’re not used to seeing,” said U.S. Army 1st Lt. Mario Lopes, 11th Transportation Battalion Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment Operation Resolute Endeavor II battle captain. “It broadens our horizons. Plus, we work with people we never have before and enhance those relationships.”

According to Ricks, there was

downtime scheduled between operations and missions, to give the Air Force and Army personnel time to get to know each other.

“We worked the schedule so we could give our guys some downtime to intermingle and integrate,” said Ricks. “Our young Soldiers and Airmen got the chance to see that we are all the same. That helped out a lot on the battlefield when our guys were running around trying to protect them. They knew who they were working with, so they were able to put a person behind the uniform.”

Aside from preparing and training for deployments, the focus for the exercise was to build camaraderie and trust between sister services and military personnel.

“I hope they take the importance of the joint operations concept because the more we deploy downrange, anywhere we go there are Army, Navy or Marines,” said U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Brian Stilgebouer, 633rd SFS Flight Chief. “So using the interoperability and communication with them to get the mission done is important.”

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U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 633rd Security Forces Squadron provides security during exercise Operation Resolute Endeavor II at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Dec. 5, 2016. The 633rd SFS performed their first waterborne infiltration during the exercise to secure Third Port.

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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 633rd Security Forces Squadron arrests simulated aggressor during exercise Operation Resolute Endeavor II at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Dec. 5, 2016. The 633rd SFS Airmen confronted aggressors who were using vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices, waterborne infiltration techniques and silent infiltration techniques to gain access to Third Port.

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 633rd Security Forces Squadron secure Third Port during exercise Operation Resolute Endeavor II at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Dec. 5, 2016. The exercise tested the capabilities of U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force skill-sets.

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert

U.S. Army and U.S. Navy service members unload cargo during exercise Operation Resolute Endeavor II at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Dec. 7, 2016. The service members worked together to unload cargo while U.S. Air Force Security Forces members provided security during the exercise.

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jabai Robinson, 633rd Security Forces Squadron response force leader, stands post during exercise Operation Resolute Endeavor II at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Dec. 7, 2016. The 633rd SFS members patrolled and maintained security on Third Port during the five-day exercise.

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December 16, 2016 U.S. Air Force Airmen and U.S. Army Soldiers attempt a waterborne infiltration during exercise Operation Resolute Endeavor II at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Dec. 5, 2016.

Airmen and Soldiers played the role of attackers who used different tactics to gain access to Third Port which was defended by 633rd Security Forces Squadron Airmen.

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert

U.S Air Force Senior Airman Jabai Robinson, 633rd Security Forces Squadron response force leader, keeps watch during exercise Operation Resolute Endeavor II at Joint Base LangleyEustis, Va., Dec. 7, 2016. Airmen from the 633rd SFS were tasked with an initial waterborne infiltration and secure mission on the first day of the exercise, then maintained security by eliminating threats that attempted to gain access to Third Port.

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert

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U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 633rd Security Forces Squadron patrols Third Port during exercise Operation Resolute Endeavor II at Joint Base LangleyEustis, Va., Dec. 5, 2016. U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force members participated in the five-day exercise, which tested each branch’s skill sets, interoperability and communication.

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U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force personnel assigned to Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia partnered with U.S. Navy service members assigned to Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Va., to participate in Operation Resolute Endeavor II Dec. 5 through Dec. 9, 2016.

Operation Resolute Endeavor II was a joint exercise that trained units preparing for an upcoming deployment and tested the capabilities of the 633rd Security Forces Squadron, Army and Navy logistics units in a joint capacity.

“The big picture is joint logistics over the shore,” said U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Christopher Ricks, 633rd SFS training NCO in charge.

“The Army and Navy worked together to get logistics moved from boats to land and the Security Forces role was to protect the port to allow a smooth transition and deal with any threat.”

The exercise began with 633rd SFS breaching Third Port at Ft. Eu-

stis, Va., for the first time via boat.

“On day one we made entry onto the port via boat, they dropped us off and we cleared the port of secondary devices like IEDs,” said U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aaron Vanley, 633rd SFS unit trainer.

“Then we posted up in our security positions and had roaming patrols keeping watch for any other threats in the area.”

As a joint exercise, the branches had to work together to accomplish the mission of successfully loading and unloading cargo from Navy ships while 633rd SFS members maintained security.

“Being able to work with other branches of services provides us with insight of different methods and operational capabilities that you’re not used to seeing,” said U.S. Army 1st Lt. Mario Lopes, 11th Transportation Battalion Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment Operation Resolute Endeavor II battle captain. “It broadens our horizons. Plus, we work with people we never have before and enhance those relationships.”

According to Ricks, there was

downtime scheduled between operations and missions, to give the Air Force and Army personnel time to get to know each other.

“We worked the schedule so we could give our guys some downtime to intermingle and integrate,” said Ricks. “Our young Soldiers and Airmen got the chance to see that we are all the same. That helped out a lot on the battlefield when our guys were running around trying to protect them. They knew who they were working with, so they were able to put a person behind the uniform.”

Aside from preparing and training for deployments, the focus for the exercise was to build camaraderie and trust between sister services and military personnel.

“I hope they take the importance of the joint operations concept because the more we deploy downrange, anywhere we go there are Army, Navy or Marines,” said U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Brian Stilgebouer, 633rd SFS Flight Chief. “So using the interoperability and communication with them to get the mission done is important.”

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U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 633rd Security Forces Squadron provides security during exercise Operation Resolute Endeavor II at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Dec. 5, 2016. The 633rd SFS performed their first waterborne infiltration during the exercise to secure Third Port.

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U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 633rd Security Forces Squadron arrests simulated aggressor during exercise Operation Resolute Endeavor II at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Dec. 5, 2016. The 633rd SFS Airmen confronted aggressors who were using vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices, waterborne infiltration techniques and silent infiltration techniques to gain access to Third Port.

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 633rd Security Forces Squadron secure Third Port during exercise Operation Resolute Endeavor II at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Dec. 5, 2016. The exercise tested the capabilities of U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force skill-sets.

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert

U.S. Army and U.S. Navy service members unload cargo during exercise Operation Resolute Endeavor II at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Dec. 7, 2016. The service members worked together to unload cargo while U.S. Air Force Security Forces members provided security during the exercise.

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jabai Robinson, 633rd Security Forces Squadron response force leader, stands post during exercise Operation Resolute Endeavor II at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Dec. 7, 2016. The 633rd SFS members patrolled and maintained security on Third Port during the five-day exercise.

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COMMANDER’S CORNER Thoughts of family for the holiday season

By Chaplain (Col.) David Terrinoni 633RD AIR BASE WING CHAPEL

Family, this word has different meanings to different people. Most of us claim some sort of family.

I believe there are four kinds of family to which we each belong.

First, we have our family of birth. Let’s face it, we all came from two individuals and we didn’t have a choice with our birth family – it just “is.”

Then, we have our family of choice. These are people with whom we feel close, like our friends, co-workers, our spouses and our children. This can also include our favorite sports teams, organizations to which we belong and even on-line gamers.

We also have the family which is thrust upon us.

I think all of us in uniform have been in situations where we are assigned a bunk, a tent a battle buddy or a wingman.

Lastly, we have our community family, the neighborhood in which we live, the church, synagogue, mosque or faith group we attend.

When I looked up the word “family,” the dictionary listed 20 definitions, some having sub-definitions. The two definitions pertaining to this commentary are: “A group of related things or people,” and “a group of people who are generally not blood relations but who share common attitudes, interests or goals and, frequently, live together.”

To me, this is the definition of the military family. My wife, Vicki, and I have been in the U.S. Air Force more than 29 years. Our Air Force family has been with us through thick and thin. This family was there when parents died, when our daughters were married, when our grandchildren were baptized, when anyone was sick, having surgery, emergencies, financial challenges, 12 permanent change of station moves, eight deployments and more life

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One reason we have stayed on active duty for so long is because the Air Force is a real family. We were not born into it and it was not thrust upon us.

We made a choice to join and we made a choice to stay.”

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events than I can count.

Whether you are married or single, new into service or an “old guy,” like me, this Air Force family has been the one constant in our nomadic life. I have to admit, Vicki and I feel closer to our military family than we do to our blood family.

Let me illustrate this belief with a true story. In 1997, Vicki fell and broke her right foot. She had surgery on a Wednesday, got out of the hospital on Thursday and on Friday I deployed to Malaysia for a month. Vicki was in a non-weight bearing cast, so she could not drive, stand, cook or clean for a month. Our daughters were 11 years old and while they could help, they couldn’t do everything. The unit with whom I deployed, the Chapel community, and our neighborhood fed my family for a month.

They cleaned our house, they drove Vicki to her doctor appointments 30 miles away and the ladies who she trusted helped her to bathe.

I will never forget this experience. One reason we have stayed on active duty for so long is because the

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Air Force is a real family. We were not born into it and it was not thrust upon us. We made a choice to join and we made a choice to stay.

This is an example of a real community. One that cares, challenges and supports each other. This is the family you chose to join and we have accepted you into our lives as generations before have accepted us into their lives.

It is important to remember that like any other family, we are not perfect, but we are good. A good family is characterized by respect, forgiveness, everyone doing their part and supporting each other through the good times and the bad times. A family is what you make of it and the military is no different.

During this holiday season, many of us will celebrate the season with family and friends and I challenge you, please don’t forget your military family.

Remember your military family members who can’t go “home,” who have to work, who are serving in harm’s way, who don’t have any place to go and those who feel lonely and forgotten.

When you reach out to them and let them know you care. Who knows, maybe 20 years from now, they will write about your caring friendship in an article to inspire new members in our military family.

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AF PARTNERS WITH NASA FOR MISSION SUCCESS

By Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Developed in the mid 1990’s by the NASA Geographic Information System office , the Flood Impact Analysis Tool illustrates the effects of localized tidal storm flooding.

Through a partnership with NASA, the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, has benefited from the multi-functioning tool, since its arrival to the base in 2006.

“The intended purpose of the tool was so we would know where the water was going; however, it has allowed our team to focus on being more productive with our resources,” said Freddie Torres, 633rd CES geospatial information officer. “We use the tool to make smarter decisions, from planning storm impacts to construction projects.”

The application has allowed the 633rd CES to efficiently manage resource de-

ployment to more effectively protect people and mission-essential equipment across the installation.

“Keeping water out of the facilities is a main cost-saving benefit of the tool,” said Torres. “Every time we mobilize for a storm, there are 450 [633rd CES] personnel mobilizing. We can’t sandbag every building on base, and if a building floods, it’ll be a huge project to renovate it. Now we can focus on sandbagging the buildings that [could possibly] flood from the storms.”

NASA has also updated the application, which was created 20 years ago, to reduce the number of maps printed during potential storm surges. Now, the tool allows for a rapid, broader dissemination of data that allows individuals to calculate the number of sandbags needed to prevent water from entering a facility.

Along with flood mapping, William B. Ball, NASA geospatial information sys-

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tem team leader, and his team created a new widget application that can help facility managers with space, spill response, equipment, and environmental issues.

“We want to make all of our 250 tools available to Langley personnel,” said Ball of the application that is works on desktop and portable devices. “Our Facility Management Portal helps resources be used efficiently and appropriately from the environmental assets to construction.”

Torres added, what began as a flooding impact tool, has merged into a planning tool used to ensure construction of buildings on base are properly elevated to reduce the risk of flooding.

“Some of the questions that weren’t asked before about construction plans are now being asked because I can see the impact,” said Torres. “Flooding has stayed at the front of our minds rather than being an afterthought.”

Torres ensures Langley AFB personnel that the 633rd CES has a contingency plan for when a storm may potentially affect the base.

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U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Teresa Aber

U.S. Airmen from the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron move sandbags to various buildings to prevent flooding at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Oct. 26, 2012.

the FIAT to run on a laptop in case network connection were to fail,” said Torres. “We also have the ability to print hard copy maps for the different flood scenarios.”

For the 633rd CES, this innovative partnership with NASA has allowed for mission success in the event that potential storms near the shores of Langley AFB.

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UFC, Military: A common discipline

By Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Three Airmen took deep breaths as they approached a blue mat where a 5’ 5”, 135 pound blonde woman was beginning her warm-up exercises.

Valentina “the Bullet” Shevchenko, the number two ranked female Bantamweight UFC fighter in the world, waved her hand motioning for them to join her for a mixed martial arts training at Joint Base LangleyEustis, Virginia.

Shevchenko was invited to the installation as part of morale tour to raise morale. For Shevchenko, seeing the day-today lives of service members was more than a meet and greet event, it was an eye opening experience that showed her how warfighters and UFC fighters relate.

“It’s a great opportunity that not everyone gets,” the 28-yearold fighter from Kyrgyzstan said

after visiting JBLE. “I wanted to be here. I didn’t think too much about going or not … I spoke with my coach Pavel and we decided, ‘of course we will come.’”

Prior to accepting the invitation, Shevchenko had also just signed a contract for a fight with championship implications.

Stuck with the decision to train or visit the military members, she decided to do both.

To accommodate the fighter’s training regimen the installation provided Shevchenko with combative-experienced service members to grapple, spar and wrestle.

“To be able to spar and train with her is an honor,” said U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ramon Crespo, 633rd Security Forces Squadron entry control point monitor. “Me being a fan of UFC, this is huge for me.”

After a 30-minute warm up and an hour of taking and dodging hits at her first training session, she wiped the sweat from her face to reveal a smile, ex-

tended her hand and thanked her sparring partners.

“It was exactly what I needed at this time of my preparation,” said Shevchenko. “All the positive energy and training I received is inside me and gives me power for the fight.”

After one round of training with Shevchenko, Crespo saw a commonality in himself and the fighter, who has 23 years of martial arts experience.

“She lets you know that she is the best in the world just with her strength and her strikes — it’s a wake-up call really,” said Crespo. “She’s definitely someone to look up to, and someone who shows all the values we uphold as Airmen. As we pride ourselves in being Airmen, she prides herself in being a fighter.”

Shevchenko also said she found parallels shared by the military and UFC through not just sparring or grappling, but seeing firsthand how the military operates.

“To see the lives of Soldiers

U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ryan Hooper, 633rd Security Forces Squadron base defense operations center controller, trains with Valentina Shevchenko, UFC Bantamweight fighter, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Dec. 8, 2016. Shevchenko not only trained with Airmen, but also visited JBLE units throughout the week as part of a military appreciation visit.

(and Airmen) from the inside is a great experience for all of us visiting,” said Shevchenko.

“I think we have something in common. My life isn’t like normal people’s and the military life isn’t like normal people’s — it’s a lot of discipline all the

time.”

Before departing the installation, the fighter with 13 wins, said she is confident the training and positivity she shared with Airmen and Soldiers will carry her to a win in her next fight Jan. 28, 2017.

UFC FIGHTERS VISIT JBLE

U.S. Air Force photos by Tech. Sgt. Katie Gar Ward

UFC fighters Ben Rothwell, Valentina Shevchenko, and Lorenz Larkin pose for a photo with U.S. Army Soldiers from the 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Dec. 8, 2016. The fighters met with the Soldiers to discuss their daily operations and to thank them for their dedication.

ABOVE: From left, Brian Garcia, MMAjunkie radio host, Valentina Shevchenko, UFC bantamweight fighter, Pavel Fedotov, Shevchenko’s coach, and Jacob Duran, professional cutman, operate Engagement Skills Trainer weapons during a visit to Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Dec. 8, 2016. Shevchenko and UFC fighters Ben Rothwell, and Lorenz Larkin also met with U.S. Army Soldiers from the 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) and 690th Rapid Port Opening Element to discuss their different missions.

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Gate 2 Holiday Closure hours

Wylie Theater hosts Chapel Next Sunday services

Gate 2 on Fort Eustis will be closed Dec. 23-26, 2016 for Christmas, and Dec. 30, 2016 to Jan. 2, 2017 for the New Year. For more information, contact 733rd Security Forces Squadron at 878-3013.

Join Chapel Next at the Wylie Theater from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Sundays for contemporary Christian worship. Experience God’s goodness and grace, discover answers to life’s questions. Enjoy being spiritually revived, refreshed and fulfilled.

For more information, call at 878-2257.

JBLE Outdoor Recreation Centers open Saturdays The Langley Air Force Base and Fort Eustis Outdoor Recreation Centers will now open on Saturdays. The hours of operation for the Langley Outdoor Recreation Center is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. The hours of operation for the Fort Eustis Outdoor Recreation Center is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. For more information, contact the Langley Outdoor Recreation Center at 764-7170 and the Fort Eustis Outdoor Recreation Center at 878-2610.

Company Grade Officer Council welcomes members The Company Grade Officer Council will meet at 4:45 p.m. at the Bayview Commonwealth Center every third Thursday of the month and is open to all Company Grade Officers. The council has an opening for an U.S. Army officer on the council board. Join the council for professional development, social events and fun. For more information, call 764-9954.

JBLE Chapel releases Holiday Services Schedule Joint Base Langley-Eustis’ Chapel will hosts special holiday services and activities for the holiday season. There will be a Christmas Mass at 11 a.m. at the Regimental Memorial Chapel at 923 Lee Blvd., Fort Eustis, Va., on Dec. 25, 2016. For more information, please visit www.LangleyChapel.com or www.regimentalmemorialchapel.com.

JBLE stresses importance of electronic IRS forms Selection of electronic delivery for 2016 IRS Form 1095-C for military members must be completed by Dec. 31, 2016 to avoid forms being mailed via the U.S. Postal System. Electronic delivery helps protect personal information, saves money and natural resources. The myPay pay management system allows military members to monitor their pay and direct delivery options of important documents such as W-2s, Leave and Earning Statements and the relatively new 1095-C healthcare coverage certification. The deadline to make an electronic delivery-only selection for W-2 forms is Dec. 1, 2016. IRS Form 1095 delivery selection must be made no later than Dec. 31, 2016. The DFAS tax statement release schedule will be released in late November and will be posted on the agency’s website at www.dfas.mil.

NAF employment available at JBLE Joint Base Langley-Eustis is currently recruiting for non-appropriated funds positions available, with a guaranteed 20 hours per week with a flexible schedule. Areas such as marketing assistant, chef, lifeguarding, custodial work and cashiers are available. For more information on employment opportunities at Fort Eustis call 878-1366 or Langley Air Force Base at 764-2992 or visit www.NAFJobs.org.

Fort Eustis’ Groninger Library encourages reading Fort Eustis’ Groninger Library has implemented an ongoing Reading Program entitled “1000 Books Before Kindergarten” and “1000 Books from 1st -5th grades.”

For every 100 books read, children can take their reading log to the library to receive a prize. After reading 1000 books, children will receive a free t-shirt. For more information, contact the library at 878-5017 or visit www.groningerlibrary.com.

Regimental Memorial Chapel hosts Holiday Services Fort Eustis’ Regimental Memorial Chapel at 923 Lee Blvd will host a Christmas Day Mass and Service at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Dec. 25, 2016. There will also be a New Year’s Day Mass and Service at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2017. For more information, call 878-3021.

Live Fire Range Schedule Ranges, Training Areas, and associated facilities are Off Limits to personnel not engaged in scheduled firing, operations, or inspections/recons unless clearance is obtained in person from Range Control Fire Desk (Bldg. 2432 Mulberry Island Road) or a designated Range Control Technician. All personnel are required to check in and out with range control before going into or departing any Range or Training area.

Range schedule until Dec. 28: Dec. 16 – BTRAC, R1, R2, R3, R5, R6 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Dec. 17 – Wildlife Management Hunt R3 from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Dec. 17 – Deer Hunting R1, R2 from 4:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Dec. 17 – Waterfowl Hunting R5, R6 from 4:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Dec. 18 – Deer/Waterfowl Hunting R1, R5, R6 from 4:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Dec. 18 – Wildlife Management Hunt R2, R3 from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Dec. 19 – BTRAC, R1 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Dec. 20 – BTRAC, R1, R2, R3, R5, R6 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Dec. 20 – Wildlife Management Hunt R2, R3, R5, R6 from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Dec. 21 – BTRAC, R1, R2, R3, R5, R6 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Dec. 22 – BTRAC, R1, R2, R3, R5, R6 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Dec. 23 – BTRAC, R1, R2, R3, R5, R6 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Dec. 24 – R2 POW, R3 POW from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Dec. 24 – Deer/Waterfowl Hunting R1, R5, R6 from 4:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Dec. 25 – Nothing Scheduled Dec. 26 – R1 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Dec. 26 – R2 POW, R3 POW from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Dec. 27 – BTRAC, R1, R2, R3, R5, R6 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Dec. 28 – BTRAC, R1, R2, R3, R5, R6 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

POSITION AVAILABLE: Fort Eustis Chapel Next Music Director/ Musician The Fort Eustis Chapel Next contemporary worship service has a part-time contract vacancy for a Music Director/Musician. The contractor will coordinate the music for Sunday worship services and special services/programs. The responsibilities include selecting music, directing a praise team, preparing music and PowerPoint slides for the Sunday service, and additional services as requested. Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a church and/or chapel program directing, leading, and/or accompanying in a contemporary worship setting. Contract will be awarded based on best value to the government. Applicants can pick up the Statement of Work (SOW) and the Basis of Award from the Regimental Memorial Chapel and/or the Langley AFB Contracting Office. Applications must be submitted to the Langley Contracting Office by 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 28, 2016. An audition/ interview by applicants with the Chapel Next Senior Pastor is also required and will be scheduled once the application has been processed. Please go to https://www. fbo.gov and search for Chapel Next Music Director/Musician, Solicitation Number: FA4800-16-T-0027 for additional information. For more information, call at 878-2257.

JBLE Exchange seeking volunteer groups for Community Gift Wrap Program The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Exchange is seeking partners for the U.S. Army & U.S. Air Force Exchange Service’s annual community gift wrap program. As part of the program, JBLE Exchange will set up tables and provides supplies that community volunteer groups can use to wrap gifts during the busy holiday shopping season in exchange for donations. For more information, interested organizations can contact the Joint Base Langley-Eustis Exchange at 766-1282 or 887-0293 to schedule a time to participate in the community gift wrap program.

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LAFBCommunity Langley USO seeks volunteers The USO on Langley Air Force Base is in need of volunteers to keep the center open. Volunteers must have access to the base. If interested in volunteering, visit the Get Involved tab at www.hrcv.uso.org.\

633rd CES relocates plants The 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron will be relocating pollinator plants from Bethel Park to the wildlife trail off of Worley Rd. at Langley Air Force Base from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Jan. 6, 2016. The pollinator plants are being moved to a location where they can thrive and be better utilized by wildlife. To participate in the relocation, call 764-1090.

JBLE Outdoor Recreation Centers open Saturdays The Langley Air Force Base and Fort Eustis Outdoor Recreation Centers will now open on Saturdays. The hours of operation for the Langley Outdoor Recreation Center is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. The hours of operation for the Fort Eustis Outdoor Recreation Center is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. For more information, contact the Langley Outdoor Recreation Center at 764-7170 and the Fort Eustis Outdoor Recreation Center at 878-2610.

Company Grade Officer Council welcomes members The Company Grade Officer Council will meet at 4:45 p.m. at the Bayview Commonwealth Center every third Thursday of the month and is open to all Company Grade Officers. The council has an opening for an U.S. Army officer on the council board. Join the council for professional development, social events and fun. For more information, call 764-9954.

Fort Eustis’ Groninger Library encourages reading Fort Eustis’ Groninger Library has implemented an ongoing reading program entitled “1000 Books Before Kindergarten” and “1000 Books from 1st — 5th grades.” For every 100 books read, children can take their reading log to the library to receive a prize. After reading 1000 books, children will receive a free t-shirt.

For more information, contact the library at 878-5017 or visit www.groningerlibrary.com.

JBLE stresses importance of electronic IRS forms Selection of electronic delivery for 2016 IRS Form 1095-C for military members must be completed by Dec. 31, 2016 to avoid forms being mailed via the U.S. Postal System. Electronic delivery helps protect personal information, saves money and natural resources.

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NAF employment available at JBLE Joint Base Langley-Eustis is currently recruiting for non-appropriated funds positions available, with a guaranteed 20 hours per week with a flexible schedule. Areas such as marketing assistant, chef, lifeguard, custodial work and cashiers are available. For more information on employment opportunities at Fort Eustis call 878-1366 or Langley Air Force Base at 764-2992 or visit www.NAFJobs.org.

JBLE Chapel releases Holiday Services Schedule Joint Base Langley-Eustis Chapel will hosts special holiday services and activities for the holiday season.

There will be a Christmas Mass at 11 a.m. at Bethel Manor Chapel at 1793 First St. on Dec. 25, 2016. For more information, visit www.LangleyChapel.com or www.regimentalmemorialchapel.com.

JBLE Exchange seeking volunteer groups for Community Gift Wrap Program Joint Base Langley-Eustis Exchange is seeking partners for the U.S. Army & U.S. Air Force Exchange Service’s annual community gift wrap program. As part of the program, JBLE Exchange will set up tables and provide supplies that community volunteer groups can use to wrap gifts during the holiday shopping season in exchange for donations. For more information, interested organizations can contact the JBLE Exchanges at 766-1282 or 887-0293.

JBLE DFAC policy change The Crossbow at Langley Air Force Base and the Resolute Café at Fort Eustis are now open to all personnel who have authorized access to Joint Base LangleyEustis. Eligible customers include active duty, National Guard and Reserve service members, retired military personnel, immediate family members of active duty personnel, Department of Defense civilians and contractors with a Common Access Card, attached, temporary duty station or conducting business on JBLE. For more information, call at 225-2969.

JBLE Family Child Care Program The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Family Child Care Program is looking for child care providers. They are searching for those interested in a professional, portable career that will allow those to stay at home and run a home-based business.

The program is available for children ages two weeks to 12 years old. Child care providers must be at least 18

years old be able to read and speak English, be in good health, and willing to undergo a background check.

The FCC will provide training and materials to get your business started. Training may include First Aid, CPR, health, safety, developmentally appropriate practices and child guidance. All individuals providing child care in their home for more than 10 hours a week must be licensed.

For more information, Fort Eustis at 5584/5726 or Langley Air Force Base 764-3585/2835.

JBLE Child and Youth Programs’ new services The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Child and Youth Programs will now offer 24-hour in-home family child care for children 2-12 years old whose parents are required to work overnight, holidays or weekends. While the program aims to assist families with work schedules outside the normal operating hours, the program is available to families where there is no one else in the household available to provide care. To sign up, contact Joanne Reddick at 764-2835, and for more information, call 878-0280.

Eligibility for most programs: Assigned to or working on JBLE At least one parent must be a member of the U.S. Military Service: Active Duty, Reserve or Guard member in activated status, Dual employed (military married to civilian), DoD civilian employee (single/dual employed) Must be purchasing full time child care on or off the installation

710th Combat Operations Squadron vacancies The 710th Combat Operations Squadron currently has 15 Officer (11/12 F/B, 13B, 14N) and 10 Enlisted (1C5, 3DX and 1NX) Reserve vacancies at Joint Base Langley-Eustis. The 710th COS is one of the Air Force Reserve Command’s and consist of two Air and Space Operations Center Augmentation units. Some AFSC’s are eligible for a $300 travel stipend. For inquiries, call 764-7080 or tamara.woodruff@us.af.mil

Hazmat Pharmacy Before making a hazardous material purchase Hazmat Pharmacy staff will verify authorization to purchase the material and provide a control number to order the item(s). Once received, the following information is required to process the material and issue barcodes which authorizes possession of hazardous items: 1. The national stock number or Control Number.

2. Quantity Purchased.

3. Shop’s EESOH-MIS (LGY) Number 4. Lot and/or Batch Number from material 5. Expiration / Next Test Date (if applicable).

6. Manufacturer Information For more information, contact Langley Hazmat Pharmacy at 764-3837.

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*HOW TO QUALIFY: 1.BE IN CURRENT ACTIVE DUTY STATUS IN THE U.S. MILITARY (NAVY, ARMY, AIR FORCE, MARINES, NATIONAL GUARD, COAST GUARD AND ACTIVE RESERVE) OR A U.S. MILITARY INACTIVE RESERVE (I.E., READY RESERVE) THAT IS PART OF THE INDIVIDUAL READY RESERVE, SELECTED RESERVE AND INACTIVE NATIONAL GUARD. RETIRED MILITARY PERSONNEL ARE NOT ELIGIBLE EXCEPT FOR RETIREES OR VETERANS HONORABLY DISCHARGED WITHIN ONE YEAR OF SERVICE. HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS OF ELIGIBLE QUALIFYING MILITARY PERSONNEL ARE ALSO ELIGIBLE. 2.PROVIDE VERIFIABLE PROOF OF MILITARY STATUS OR ACTIVE SERVICE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE: LEAVE AND EARNING STATEMENT, MILITARY IDENTIFICATION CARD OR VETERANS/RETIREE DD FORM -214. 3.RECEIVE A SALARY SUFFICIENT TO COVER ORDINARY LIVING EXPENSES AND PAYMENTS FOR YOUR TOYOTA. 4.RECEIVE CREDIT APPROVAL THROUGH A TOYOTA DEALER AND TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. INCENTIVE OFFERED BY TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC. ON LEASE CONTRACTS INCENTIVE MUST BE APPLIED TOWARD THE AMOUNT DUE AT LEASE SIGNING OR DELIVERY WITH ANY REMAINDER APPLIED TOWARD THE CAPITALIZED COST REDUCTION. ON FINANCE CONTRACTS, INCENTIVE MUST BE APPLIED TOWARD THE DOWN PAYMENT. ONE INCENTIVE PER FINANCE OR LEASE TRANSACTION. NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE TOYOTA COLLEGE GRADUATE INCENTIVE PROGRAM. FINANCE OR LEASE CONTRACT MUST BE DATED BY JANUARY 3, 2017 FOR INCENTIVE OFFER. THE MILITARY INCENTIVE PROGRAM IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR TERMINATION AT ANY TIME. OFFERS ON APPROVED CREDIT TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS THROUGH A PARTICIPATING TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. TERMS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS APPLY, INCLUDING A MAXIMUM TERM OF 72 MONTHS ON RETAIL AND 48 MONTHS ON LEASE FINANCE CONTRACTS. PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE AT PARTICIPATING DEALERS IN MARYLAND, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, PENNSYLVANIA, AND DELAWARE; AND MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN ALL STATES. NOT ALL APPLICANTS WILL QUALIFY. SEE PARTICIPATING DEALER FOR DETAILS. **0% APR FINANCING UP TO 60 MONTHS AND UP TO 72 MONTHS AVAILABLE TO QUALIFIED BUYERS THRU TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. TOTAL FINANCED CANNOT EXCEED MSRP PLUS OPTIONS, TAX, TITLE, LICENSE AND DEALER FEES. 60 MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $16.67 FOR EACH $1000 BORROWED AND 72 MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $13.89 FOR EACH $1000 BORROWED. NOT ALL BUYERS WILL QUALIFY. ***CUSTOMERS CAN APPLY $500 BONUS CASH FROM TOYOTA TO DOWN PAYMENT. †PURCHASERS CAN RECEIVE $2000 CASH BACK FROM TOYOTA ON CAMRY, $1500 CASH BACK FROM TOYOTA ON COROLLA AND $1000 CASH BACK FROM TOYOTA ON RAV4, OR CAN APPLY CASH BACK TO DOWN PAYMENT. ††ALL LEASE OFFERS: LEASE OFFERS AVAILABLE ON APPROVED CREDIT TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS FROM TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR EXCESSIVE WEAR AND EXCESS MILEAGE CHARGES OF $.15 PER MILE IN EXCESS OF 36,000 MILES. NOT ALL CUSTOMERS WILL QUALIFY. RAV4 DUE AT SIGNING INCLUDES $2800 DOWN, FIRST $199 PAYMENT, AND NO SECURITY DEPOSIT. EXAMPLE BASED ON 2017 RAV4 MODEL 4430, MSRP $25,940 AND CAPITALIZED COST, WHICH MAY VARY BY DEALER, OF $25,793. TACOMA LEASE DUE AT SIGNING INCLUDES $2730 DOWN, FIRST $269 PAYMENT, AND NO SECURITY DEPOSIT. EXAMPLE BASED ON 2017 TACOMA MODEL 7540, 4X4 DOUBLE CAB SR5 V6 MSRP $34,355 AND CAPITALIZED COST, WHICH MAY VARY BY DEALER, OF $33,469. LEASES DO NOT INCLUDE $350 DISPOSITION FEE DUE AT LEASE END. INCENTIVE AVAILABLE ON APPROVED CREDIT TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS THROUGH TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. CAPITALIZED COST IN EXAMPLES INCLUDE $650 ACQUISITION FEE AND ASSUMES DEALER PARTICIPATION. YOUR PAYMENT TERMS MAY VARY BASED ON FINAL NEGOTIATED PRICE. DEALER FEES ARE EXTRA. NOT ALL CUSTOMERS WILL QUALIFY. †††BUYERS CAN RECEIVE A $1000 FINANCE CASH INCENTIVE FROM TOYOTA IN ADDITION TO SPECIAL APR FINANCING IF VEHICLE IS PURCHASED AND FINANCED THROUGH TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. INCENTIVE WILL BE APPLIED FIRST TO THE DOWN PAYMENT. ONE INCENTIVE PER FINANCE TRANSACTION. FINANCE INCENTIVE IS AVAILABLE ON APPROVED CREDIT TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS THROUGH TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. NOT ALL BUYERS WILL QUALIFY. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. VEHICLE MUST BE TAKEN FROM DEALER STOCK BY 1/3/17 AND IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. OFFERS MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH OTHER OFFERS UNLESS SPECIFIED OTHERWISE. SEE PARTICIPATING CENTRAL ATLANTIC TOYOTA DEALER FOR DETAILS. DEALER FEES ARE EXTRA. VEHICLE SHOWN MAY BE PROTOTYPE AND/OR SHOWN WITH OPTIONS. ACTUAL MODEL MAY VARY. OFFERS END 1/3/17. xTOYOTACARE COVERS NORMAL FACTORY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE FOR 2 YEARS OR 25,000 MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. 24-HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE IS ALSO INCLUDED FOR 2 YEARS AND UNLIMITED MILES. THE NEW VEHICLE CANNOT BE PART OF A RENTAL OR COMMERCIAL FLEET, OR A LIVERY/TAXI VEHICLE. SEE TOYOTA DEALER FOR DETAILS AND EXCLUSIONS. VALID ONLY IN THE CONTINENTAL U.S. AND ALASKA. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE DOES NOT INCLUDE PARTS AND FLUIDS, EXCEPT EMERGENCY FUEL DELIVERY.