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MATTIS WELCOMES ESPER WINTER IS HERE, CES IS READY Prepping LAFB for cold weather, snow and ice.

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MEDICAL TRAINING CENTER STRENGTHENS LIFESAVING SKILLS — Page 6

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Air Force saves Airmen time, no longer requires first year evaluations

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A pile of airman first class stripes, representing that Enlisted Performance Reports for regular Air Force Airmen in the grade of airman first class and below with less than 36 months’ Time-In-Service or Air Reserve Component Airmen below the grade of senior airman are no longer required, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Jan. 10, 2018.

By Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs WASHINGTON (AFNS)

Air Force officials announced Jan. 4, 2018, Enlisted Performance Reports are no longer required for regular Air Force Airmen in the grade of airman first class and below with less than 36 months’ Time-In-Service or Air Reserve Component Airmen below the grade of senior airman.

This policy change supports Air Force senior leaders’ focus on revitalizing the squadron and saving Airmen time. It is intended to eliminate an unnecessary administrative requirement and empower frontline supervisors, raters and

commanders to frequently engage with their Airmen face-to-face, said Lt. Gen. Gina Grosso, deputy chief of staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services.

“While the Air Force values the contributions of all enlisted personnel, the requirement to document performance in a formal evaluation prior to the grade of senior airman is not necessary,” said Grosso.

Instead, the Air Force has additional means available to document an Airman’s performance and to ensure he or she is meeting the training, developmental and experiential skills required to perform as professional Airmen.”

Performance feedback

and Airmen Comprehensive Assessments will still be required. Initial feedback sessions will occur within 60 days of raters taking over as supervisors and then every 180 days until an EPR occurs.

The removal of EPRs prior to promotion to senior airman will allow Airmen more time to learn their primary skills and missions before their performance is documented on an EPR, Grosso said.

All active-duty enlisted Airmen will receive their initial evaluation upon reaching their first March 31 Static Close-out Date after either promotion to senior airman, or after completion of a minimum of 36 months’

time-in-service, regardless of grade, whichever occurs first. All Air Force Reserve Component enlisted Airmen will receive initial evaluations upon the first March 31 SCOD as a senior airman.

Commanders still retain the option to complete a Directed By Commander evaluation to document substandard performance for those airmen first class and below any time after an Airman reaches 20 months’ TimeIn-Service. If a Directed By Commander evaluation is written, the Airman will receive a subsequent evaluation the following March 31 SCOD. More information about the policy change is available at myPers.

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Application window open for 2018 USO Service Member of the Year Award

Two mission ready snow blowers and two snow sweepers remain prepared during the winter near the flightline at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Dec. 5, 2017.

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By Staff Sgt. Alexx Pons,

AIR FORCE’S PERSONNEL CENTER PUBLIC AFFAIRS JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, TEXAS (AFNS)

Air Force officials are accepting nominations for the 2018 United Service Organizations Service Member of the Year Award.

The award is sponsored by the USO and recognizes specific acts of heroism by E-5s or below from every military service branch.

Organizations and base-level personnel should contact their major command, combatant command, field operating agency, direct reporting unit or major command equivalent for details regarding suspense dates and nomination procedures.

Each MAJCOM/COCOM/FOA/DRU may submit only one nomination, and nominations are due to the Air Force’s Personnel Center by April 4, 2018. Specific eligibility and application procedures are available via myPers. Select “any” from the dropdown menu and search “USO.” For more information about Air Force personnel programs, go to myPers. Individuals who do not have a myPers account can request one by following these instructions.

Editor’s note: The sponsor of this award is in the process of revamping their requirements and criteria for nominations; therefore, dates are subject to change. Follow current guidelines when preparing nominations. Should the sponsor decide not to fund the award any longer, this and future solicitations will be cancelled.

Winter is here, CES is ready

By Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese, 633 AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA.

As winter rolls in, Airmen assigned to the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron are hard at work preparing Langley Air Force Base for the cold weather, snow and ice.

The 633rd CES started preparing for the winter in early November 2017 by training Airmen during a weeklong snow school. The school taught the importance of regulating their sleep after a 12-hour shift, how to perform minor vehicle maintenance and load and operate snow vehicles.

According to U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jason Kelley, 633rd CES airfield maintenance NCO in charge, during inclement weather augmentees from all of over the 633rd CES come together to prepare the base for winter.

However, the two units that are mostly in charge of preparing the base is the

pavement and equipment, and water and fuels system maintenance shops.

During cold weather, the pavement and equipment shop works with the 1st Operations Support Squadron’s base operations to make sure essential portions of the flightline are always cleared of snow and ice. They remain on call 24/7 to clear the snow as quickly as possible, even during heavy snowfall.

While pavement and equipment is responsible for clearing snow and ice, water and fuels system maintenance ensures the water pipes, which are woven like a web throughout Langley AFB, do not freeze and burst.

“It’s important to prepare ahead to prevent lines from bursting,” said Tech.

Sgt. Maynard Foster, 633rd CES water and fuels system maintenance NCO in charge.

“If a pipe does burst, it can cause a significant amount of damage to the facility and water damage to certain equipment can be detrimental to the mission.”

To prevent the pipes from bursting, water and fuels system maintenance Airmen started preparing the base late November to early December, and focused on pipes and facilities that are prone to freezing temperatures.

The Airmen do this by turning off water lines that

aren’t in use during the winter and wrap the pipes in heat tape to keep them warm.

While the Airmen of the 633rd CES may not always be seen, they are constantly working to make sure Langley AFB is always ready, even during the coldest of weather.

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tyler Talbot, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel systems maintenance journeyman, detaches a water pipe at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Dec. 7, 2017. To prevent pipes from bursting during the winter months, the 633 CES turns off water pipes to facilities that are prone to freezing temperatures.

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Coming home: Mattis welcomes Esper as 23rd Army secretary

By Devon L. Suits,

ARMY NEWS SERVICE WASHINGTON

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The Army family welcomed the 23rd Secretary of the Army Mark T. Esper Friday Jan. 5, 2017 at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia.

During two separate ceremonies on Friday, the Army family and the secretary of defense ofďŹ cially welcomed Secretary of the Army Dr. Mark T. Esper back into the service that raised him.

As the newly appointed 23rd secretary of the Army, Esper will be key to the Army’s future, said Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis during a swearing-in ceremony at the Pentagon.

As international security continues to be a growing concern, Esper — a West Point

graduate and a retired Army lieutenant colonel with combat experience — will need to “hit the ground running,� Mattis said.

The defense secretary said he believes Esper will lead an Army that contributes to DOD’s three lines of effort: strengthening alliances, reforming business practices, and building lethality. “What we have here is someone that we are conďŹ dent will take the Army forward, that has the right value system [and who] understands that if something is not contributing to lethality, it’s going to the Âť See MATTIS | 11

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Medical training center strengthens lifesaving skills

By Airman 1st Class Alexandra Singer, 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA.

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U.S. Air Force Airmen practice artificial ventilation during a Basic Life Support training hosted by the 633rd Medical Group Education and Training Center at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Dec. 6, 2017. The BLS and other courses offered are designed to train medical personnel to be fit expeditionary forces and mission ready medics, while also teaching them to deliver trusted care to the patients they serve.

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As the standards and innovations evolve in the medical field, the 633rd Medical Group Education and Training Office provides courses to Airmen in the medical career field to keep their lifesaving skills up to par.

The education and training office offers a variety of classes and training courses to include Basic Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support. The courses are designed to train medical personnel to be fit expeditionary forces and mission ready medics, while also teaching them to deliver trusted care to the patients they serve.

“These courses are offered to medical group personnel such as nurses, providers, technicians and administrative staff, as well as personnel in other groups on Langley Air Force Base,” said U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Hannah Dworniczak, 633rd MDG ETO team member.

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to use real live people for exercises, so the center runs the simulation lab which operates multithousand dollar mannequins to conduct more realistic training portraying real life situations such as trauma and cardiac emergencies. These scenarios give better training for what could be encountered downrange.

“Part of the mission is continuous training to keep our staff proficient in all of their medical skills, from the most basic SABC all the way to ACLS,” said Dworniczak. “We’re a small crew with a big mission.”

The training not only give medics the tools they need to help people on a daily basis, but also help prepare them for when they deploy downrange.

“Staying BLS certified gives Airmen downrange the tools to take a cardiac emergency head-on without skipping a beat in their skills,” said U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Holly Dodson, 633rd MDG BLS instructor. “The training is beneficial because it keeps them updated with the ever changing policies for BLS.” While the staff at the ETO are knowledgeable For information on courses in the different programs, offered at the 633rd Medical one of high importance is Group Education and Trainthe simulation lab. ing Office, call 757-764-6770.

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U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Angela Blue (right), a 633rd Medical Group Education and Training Center Basic Life Support student, practices infant CPR with an artificial ventilator at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Dec. 6, 2017. The 633rd Medical Group Education and Training Center offers BLS and other courses to medical group personnel such as nurses, providers, technicians and administrative staff, as well as personnel in other groups on Langley Air Force Base.

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U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. Oscar Bruck, 1st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crewchief, poses for a portrait at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 30, 2017. Bruck is a member of the Hampton Roads Beard and Stache Society and competes in mustache competitions to raise money for charities.

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By Airman 1st Class Anthony Nin Leclerec,

633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA.

In today’s world, there are many styles of facial hair, from mustaches, to beards trimmed, or not. Some are gown on a whim, while others choose not to shave, but for some there is a purpose.

For U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Oscar Bruck, 1st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief,

his mustache not only makes him happy, but also helps raise money for non-pro t organizations.

For as long as Bruck could remember, the men in his family have always had facial hair, and the tradition “grew” on him.

According to Bruck, he had a full beard since high school, which made him look older than he truly was, but the U.S. Air Force would change all that.

“In basic training, I had to shave three times a day,” said Bruck. “As

soon as I graduated, I grew the only facial hair I was allowed to—my mustache.”

With his fascination for facial hair, Bruck began following the bearding community after stumbling across a freestyle beard competition. For approximately 15 years he searched for a club where he could share his passion for mustaches and beards, but his rst two bases did not yield any results.

After being transferred to Langley Air Force Base in 2012, Bruck’s

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Bruck alongside the Hampton Roads Beard and Stache Society raise money for a charity in Virginia Beach called Vetshouse.

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Members of the Hampton Roads Beard and Stache Society poses for a photo during the Whiskers of War 2017 competition at Shaka’s Live, Va., Nov. 11, 2017. The HRBSS hosts their own competitions and combine their efforts with other clubs in support of other charities.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Oscar Bruck, 1st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief and his twin brother Adam Bruck pose for a photo during the Whiskers of War 2017 competition at Shaka’s Live, Va., Nov. 11, 2017.

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As part of the Hampton Roads Beard and Stache Society, Bruck has won various trophies,but the most important thing to him are the charities the competitions support.

search for a bearding community led him to an unexpected encounter at a pet store. He met a like-minded individual who introduced him to the Hampton Roads Beard and Stache Society.

As part of the non-pro t organization, Hampton Roads Beard and Stache Society, he found lasting and made numerous friendships, ranging across all the mustache and beard styles. For Bruck, he found more than a simple club, he found a cause.

“While driving, I often see people in need or homeless, and many have

served our country,” said Bruck. “How can I serve them? That’s the question that drives me to compete.”

Over the past three years, Bruck has partnered with the HRBSS, participating in barbecues and different events that Vetshouse host, getting to know the men and women for who they’ve raised close to $20,000.

The club hosts their own competitions and combine their efforts with other clubs in support of ovarian cancer research and other charities like the Pink Ink Fund. The Pink Ink Fund is a

non-pro t organization that seeks to aide people with their post mastectomy tattoo needs as part of their breast reconstruction due to breast cancer and/ or diagnosis.

In Sept. 2017, Bruck was able to compete in the World Beard and Moustache Championship in Austin, Texas, where part of the money raised went toward hurricane relief efforts in Texas.

While at the World Beard and Moustache Championship, Bruck shared the stage with his twin brother,

who competes in the full beard category.

There are many categories and styles to participate in, but for Airmen like Bruck, military regulations regarding facial hair can make it feel like bringing a knife into a gun ght.

“Back in 2008 when I went to Afghanistan, you would see the Germans and other countries’ military would have beards,” said Bruck. “I would love for the military to change their ways and allow us to grow beards as long as it was professional; I would be content with a zero to two inch beard!”

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US Special Operations Command’s HEROs combat human trafficking

Reservists from the 41st Aerial Port Squadron and other service members from various units prepare to load a CH-47 Chinook helicopter onto a C-5M Super Galaxy from the 709th Airlift Squadron at the Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center – Battlefield Airman Center, Miss., Jan. 6, 2018.

By Shannon Collins,

federal, state and local police agencies and other organizations in the field WASHINGTON of computer forensics.”

January is National Since 2013, more than Slavery and Human 130 veterans and transiTrafficking Prevention tioning service members Month, and the Defense have entered the HERO Department has teams program. Of the successwho work year-round ful graduates, 74 have to combat these crimes been offered careers in worldwide. federal law enforcement The Human Exploita- and another 31 are in intion Rescue Operative, ternships, Moros said. or HERO, Child-Rescue “HEROs and HERO Corps is a prointerns now make gram develup over 25 peroped by cent of the U.S. Special Homeland Operations Security Command, computer Warrior forensics Care Proworkforce,” gram-Career said Robert Transition, Kurtz, unit the Nation- Department of Defense graphic chief for al AssociaHERO at tion to Protect Children Homeland Security Inand U.S. Immigration vestigations. and Customs EnforceHUMAN TRAFFICKment, said Army Col. ING Kimberly Moros, chief of “Human trafficking inSOCOM’s career transi- cludes using force, fraud tion initiatives. or coercion to compel “The HERO Child-Res- a person to provide lacue Corps Program is de- bor, services or sex. It’s signed for wounded, in- a violation of basic hujured and ill transitioning man rights,” said Linda service members and vet- Dixon, DOD Combating erans who receive train- Trafficking in Persons ing in high-tech com- Office Program Managputer forensics and law er. “Combating traffickenforcement skills to as- ing in persons is a duty sist federal agents in the that DOD takes seriously fight against online child as we do in other situasexual exploitation,” she tions that bring harm to said. “Upon successful our nation. It is a global completion of the pro- concern, and our goal is gram, HERO interns will to educate every member have the knowledge, of DOD on how to recogskills and experience to nize and report human apply for careers with » See HEROS | 12 DOD NEWS, DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY

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Air Force, Army, Navy personnel participate in joint training

By Tech. Sgt. Ryan Labadens

403RD WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, MISS. (AFNS)

Members of the 41st Aerial Port Squadron and other Air Force, Army and Navy units teamed up for a joint training scenario called GRIP III Breaking Barriers Jan. 5-7, 2018, at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi and at the Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center – Battlefield Airman Center.

Reservists, guardsmen, civilians and active-duty members from the three military branches worked side by side during this event, highlighting the joint effort of this training opportunity. Members of 1108th Theater Aviation Sustainment Maintenance Group, Gulfport CRTC, provided UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters to ferry personnel from Keesler AFB, to the CRTC, simulating transportation of personnel from one forward operating base to another.

Master Sgt. Steve Martin, 41st APS ramp assistant supervisor, said the primary goal of this training was to give reservists and other military members the opportunity to train with aircraft, personnel and equipment they normally don’t get to encounter in their everyday training environments.

“When we deploy, we never know who we’re going to have to support.

It could be an Army unit with 40 pieces of equipment that’s got to be airlifted, it could be a Navy unit coming to us that needs to be shipped out, or somebody coming in that needs to go back to the states,” said Martin.

“So our guys need this kind of training to give them the chance to mimic what they might encounter downrange.”

While at the CRTC, members performed joint inspections of several vehicles, including a CH47 Chinook helicopter, light mobile tactical vehicles, Humvees, and

mine-resistant ambushprotected vehicles. The Navy Special Boat Team 22 from John C. Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, provided a riverine command boat, and rigid inflatable boat and trailers for the APS members to practice loading and offloading as well.

While at the Gulfport CRTC, reservists from 41st APS worked alongside Air National Guardsmen from the 186th APS, Key Field Air National Guard Base, Mississippi, loading and offloading various vehicles on a C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft from the 709th Airlift Squadron, Dover AFB, Delaware.

This allowed them to train jointly with other military members on these procedures, in addition to vehicle inspections, cargo sequencing, preparing the airframe for aeromedical evacuation, and other scenarios related to the cargo and personnel this aircraft might deliver.

“My hope with this type of training is to expose them to the types of problems

they might run into so that they can troubleshoot these different issues in a training environment.

Then they can minimize the actual operational problems,” said Martin.

Army National Guard Master Sgt. Vernon Dedeaux, 1108th Theater Aviation Sustainment Maintenance Group helicopter mechanic supervisor, agreed with Martin, noting the importance of communication to the success of this type of training and to working together in a deployed environment.

“I think the big takeaway is – because it’s a little bit more of a laid back training environment – it’s easier to correct a mistake, to talk it out and resolve it right then and there,” said Dedeaux.

For many of the military members, this was their first time getting to work with a C-5M Super Galaxy airframe and with many of the vehicles that were available for inspection, » See TRAINING | 12

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Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis officially welcomed back Army Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper into the service that raised him during a swearing-in ceremony held in the Pentagon Friday Jan. 5, 2017.

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Esper brings with him a wealth of understanding from his time as an Army officer, in the defense industry and on Capitol Hill, Mattis said.

“This Army has been tested and withstood the strain, but it stood because we have patriotic young people that have put their lives on the line,” Mattis said. “I know you are going to keep us feared by our adversaries and reassure our allies. They know when [the Army] shows up they will fight harder alongside us.

“When the U.S. Army comes, what you’re saying is America is putting itself on the line,” Mattis said. “That is the bottom line.”

Esper said he appreciates the direction and support that Mattis gives to each of the five services, and that he couldn’t be more inspired to work under the defense secretary’s leadership. He also said he is excited to work alongside the leadership that already stands inside the Army.

“I could not have picked finer Army leadership to serve alongside,” Esper said. “And I can’t say enough about the virtue of our Soldiers, and their resiliency and willingness to take on the tough tasks that lie ahead.”

ARRIVAL Since coming aboard the Army Nov. 20, Esper has traveled to meet with Soldiers stationed both inside the United States and abroad. He said he’s been impressed by what he has seen.

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been able to watch the 1st Calvary Division train at Fort Irwin. I’ve met with the global response force at Fort Bragg, [North Carolina] preparing for a no-notice deployment. And I visited with our troops in combat, in Afghanistan,” Esper said during his arrival ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia, Friday afternoon.

“Soldiers are the Army’s greatest asset. Their welfare and readiness will always be my top priority,” Esper said.

Before a large crowd of Soldiers, veterans, families, congressional members, foreign dignitaries and defense industry professionals, Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Mark A. Milley spoke highly of his new boss. “[Esper] has a spine of titanium [and] steel that is not going to bend to the temporary dramas of the day in D.C.,” Milley said. “He has the Army’s static line like a good jumpmaster. He will not waver. He will never fail to do the right thing for our nation, our troops, or our Army,

regardless of the consequences groups abroad and reassure our to himself.” allies around the globe,” Esper said.

BUILDING THE FUTURE “We must continue to build FORCE strong alliances and partnerAt the official arrival ceremo- ships around the world [with] ny, Esper discussed his priori- countries that train together ties for the Army, which include [and] fight well together. And taking care of people, remain- those that fight well together ing focused on the Army’s val- are most likely to win together.” ues, readiness, modernization, Through 2017, Soldiers took and reform. the fight to the Islamic State of “My first priority is and will Iraq and Syria, provided advice remain readiness, ensuring that and assist support to Afghanithe total force — active, Guard stan and other nations, trained and Reserve — are prepared with allies and partners in Euto deploy, fight and win across ropean countries, and provided the spectrum of conflict,” Esper assistance to citizens recovering said. from natural disasters.

Currently, the Army is en“Our job is to be ready — to gaged in over 140 countries be ready for combat,” Milley around the world. However, said. “To deter war, but to fight fiscal pressures and a lack of and win if deterrence and disteady budget continue to im- plomacy fail. That is a solemn pact the Army’s current readi- task for this nation. We are and ness and affect future opera- will remain ready to engage tions, Esper said. the intense, bloody, unforgiv“We are now challenged to ing crucible of ground combat address the rise of aggressive against any foe anytime and near-peer adversaries in Asia anywhere.” and Europe, while our SolEsper also identified the need diers continue to fight terrorist to become better stewards of

Army resources, all while modernizing current and future capabilities.

“This means growing the force while maintaining quality.

Reshaping it to be more robust and successful in all domains, and modernizing it with the best weapons and equipment available to guarantee clear overmatch,” Esper said.

Consequently, for modernization to be successful, improvements need to be made to the current acquisition process, Esper said.

“This includes improving how requirements are set, empowering acquisition personnel to be successful, ensuring accountability, prototyping, and demonstrating systems early, and involving the private sector much more,” Esper said. “We must provide our Soldiers the tools they need to fight and win when they need it. I am confident that the new Futures Command we’re designing will do just that.”

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“As reservists we don’t have a lot of hands-on experience with the bigger aircraft or loading larger equipment onto a bigger aircraft, so it’s good to get the experience here in a relaxed location so that, when you do deploy, you know what you’re doing,” said Strang.

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trafficking in the U.S. as well as around the world.”

The three most common forms of trafficking, according to DOD’s Combating Trafficking in Persons office, are forced labor, sex trafficking, and child soldiering.

Moros said the idea behind the HERO Corps is a simple one.

“When it comes to hunting those who prey on the innocent, who better than our nation’s most highly trained military veterans?” she said. “Much of today’s human trafficking and child sexual exploitation is technology facilitated. Offenders utilize the internet and digital technologies to coordinate their activity, advertise, share information and hide evidence. HEROs receive training in counter-child exploitation as well as digital forensics and victim identification. And they are then embedded with federal law enforcement.”

She said the HERO Child-Rescue Corps saves children in several ways. “As law enforcement first responders, they are at every crime scene, searching for critical clues that might provide evidence for an arrest or to find a victim,” Moros said.

Back at the forensic lab, the HERO is the lead digital investigator, searching out clues that can lead to organized criminal rings, evidence of sexual assault or production of child abuse imagery, she said.

“In many cases, it has been the relentless focus and military mindset that has allowed HEROs to go beyond the digging that might be done in traditional law enforcement to find a victim,” she added.

Kurtz said federal law enforcement is just beginning to track rescues. In 2016, Homeland Security Investigations identified and rescued 820 known child victims from sexual exploitation.

“But the real number is undoubtedly many times greater,” Moros said. “As a major segment of the digital forensic workforce, and one especially dedicated to combating child sexual exploitation and trafficking, they [HEROs] have been instrumental in working hundreds of those cases.”

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By Airman 1st Class Breanna Carter,

90TH MISSILE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS F.E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, WYO. (AFNS)

More than 10 years after his injury, Tech. Sgt. Douglas Smits, 90th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team leader, received a Purple Heart medal at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, Jan. 5, 2018.

The Purple Heart medal is one of the military’s oldest commendations, dating back to 1782. It recognizes military members who were wounded or killed in combat.

In 2007, then-Senior Airman Smits went on a six-month deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Achilles, one of NATO’s largest ground operations at the time.

“I was deployed out of Kandahar, and we were going into the Ghorak Valley to root out the Taliban, but as we were driving to one of our rally points, we hit an improvised explosive device,” Smits said.

Upon hitting the anti-tank mine, which contained more than 30 pounds of explosives, the 51,000-pound vehicle was blown up, and resulted in Smits suffering a traumatic brain injury.

“It was like riding lightning, and it sent a shockwave through my body,” Smits said. “My ears were ringing, and I remember looking up and seeing pieces flying off of the vehicle and black smoke covering the crater. Although I was in significant pain, I did not request medical evacuation as I felt I could still function to contribute to our mission and continue with field treatments of injuries to other members of the team.”

Senior Master Sgt. Alejandro Rodriguez, 509th Civil Engineer Squadron EOD flight chief, who was the team leader at the time, said they had to be tough and resourceful. The team was isolated for five days until recovery assets were sent.

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Tech. Sgt. Douglas Smits, 90th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team leader, receives a purple heart medal during a ceremony at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., Jan. 5, 2018. Smits suffered a traumatic brain injury during a 2007 deployment in support of a combat operation in Afghanistan.

onto a stretcher and carried it throughout the battlefield from scene to scene clearing other detonation sites,” Rodriguez said.

“We never quit, and we never hesitated. We were facing bitter cold conditions; I’m talking about bone-chilling, teeth-rattling cold.

It was just one more obstacle that was working against us and testing our resolve.”

Smits reflected on the challenges of adjusting back to normal life after the deployment.

“The hardest part for me was coming back from an experience where you almost get addicted to the adrenaline, and then you don’t have that anymore when you come home,” Smits said.

“The experience of almost getting blown up, or helping people who have, just becomes the norm while deployed.”

Smits is still making strides to overcome some of the mental obstacles associated with the explosion.

“I initially felt like it was a weakness to admit having posttraumatic stress disorder, but now I

wish I would’ve gotten help sooner in my career,” Smits said. “There’s nothing wrong with seeking help after a deployment, and when a person close to you notices that you’re not being yourself, never be ashamed to go talk to someone.”

Smits continues to serve in the EOD career field, and his efforts from 2007 are not forgotten.

“The team proudly represented the best of what this country and the Air Force has to offer,” said Rodriguez. “I would describe Doug as a battle-proven man of grit, and I am extremely proud to have served with him.”

During the ceremony, Col. Stacy Jo Huser, 90th Missile Wing commander, acknowledged Smits’ composure and courage under fire.

“I want to personally thank you for your extensive preparation and your willingness to go beyond the call of duty,” Huser said. “Your example inspires the rest of us to serve with distinction and go the extra mile, not only in combat, but in our training and day-to-day duties as well.”

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The Exchange is now offering storage units for rent on Fort Eustis

The Exchange is now offering storage units for rent on Fort Eustis. Units range between 4 x 4 x 8 closet and 4 x 8 x 8 motorcycle sizes and are located on Pershing Ave., behind General Smalls Inn. For pricing information or to make an appointment call (757) 887-3488, ext. 127. The Shellbank Track Closure rental office is in Exchange Services, bldg. 1527. Hours of Beginning Nov. 27, 2017, the 633rd Civil Engineer operation are Monday - Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Squadron will remove and replace the surface of the Shellbank Fitness Center outdoor track. The construction is expected to be completed by Jan. 15, 2018. Con- Community Event Council Joint Base Langley-Eustis will host the Community struction activities will have minimal traffic impact. For Event Council from 10 to 11 a.m., Jan. 25, 2018, at the more information, call 764-7766.

Bayview Commonwealth Center. The CEC serves as a

Order of Daedalians lunch meeting

The Daedalians will meet at noon, Jan. 18, 2018, at the Bayview Commonwealth Club. The speaker for the luncheon will be Mr. Joshua Lashley from the 1st Fighter Wing History Office. He’ll give a presentation on the 100th anniversary of the Wing. The Order is America’s premier fraternal organization of military aviators promoting leadership in Air and Space power. All current and former military pilots, navigators, air battle managers, naval flight officers, remotely piloted aircraft operators, and flight surgeons are welcome to attend. To reserve your place at the meeting, contact the Daedalians at (757) 877-2260, 303-5741, or Langley.daedalians@ verizon.net

King Street and Armistead Gates under construction

The 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron will renovate the guard houses at the King Street and Armistead Gates.

The construction will be phased to minimize traffic impact. The first phase of construction will affect two of the four inbound lanes and one of the two outbound lanes at the Armistead gate. This phase will also affect one inbound and one outbound lane of the King Street gate. Phase one of construction will last up to 60 days and begin on Nov. 27, 2017, at 9 a.m. Phase two of construction will last up to 57 days and is expected to begin Jan. 26, 2018, at 9 a.m. Phase two will affect the remaining two inbound lanes and one outbound lane at the Armistead gate, and the remaining inbound and outbound lane at the King Street gate. For more information, call 764-7766.

JBLE, National Prayer Breakfast

Joint Base Langley-Eustis, National Prayer Breakfast will be held from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., Feb. 7, 2018, at the Fort Eustis Club, 2123 Pershing Avenue, Fort Eustis, Va. The guest speaker is David Barton, founder and president of WallBuilders. Tickets are available at no-cost from your Religious Support Team; however donations may be given at the door. For more information, call the Fort Eustis Religious Support Office at (757) 878-1316 or Sgt. 1st Class Lopez, (757) 878-6052 or e-mail: dale. lopez.mil@mail.mil.

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WILDLIFE HABITAT WORK R1: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Jan. 18 - BTRAC, R3, R4: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

WILDLIFE HABITAT WORK R1: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Jan. 19 - BTRAC, R1, R2, R3, R4:7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Jan. 20 - SMALL GAME HUNTING R1, R5, R6 : 4 a.m. to 8 p.m.

POF R3: 9 a.m.to 1 p.m.

Jan. 21 - SMALL GAME HUNTING R1, R5, R6: 4 a.m. to 8 p.m.

POF R3: 9 a.m.to 1 p.m.

Jan. 22 - BTRAC: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

SMALL GAME HUNTING R5, R6: 4 a.m. to 8 p.m.

WILDLIFE HABITAT WORK R1: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

valuable communication link to increase awareness levels of the community, concerning initiatives, programs, U.S. Army Officer Candidate School Alumni activities and facilities for JBLE-Langley and provides Association 2018 reunion The U.S. Army Officer Candidate School Alumni Assoformalized means for installation leadership to facilitate ciation will host a reunion from March 25-29, 2018, at the the flow of command and community information to Columbus Marriott Hotel, 800 Front Avenue, Columbus, military members, spouses and civilians. For more inGa. 31901.

The association represents all Army officers formation, call (757) 764-3990. commissioned through any Officer Candidate School, regardless of previous locations or branch affiliation. The Chapel Annex under renovation From January to June 2018, the Langley Chapel An- event will include a Hall of Fame induction ceremony, renex Auditorium, kitchen and classroom four will under- ception, and formal dinner, including the presentation of go renovation and are unavailable for the duration. For the Patterson Award. There will also be demonstrations and briefings at Fort Benning highlighting developments more information, contact the Chapel at 764-7847. related to the OCS program and OCS candidate interactions. Registration information and the reunion itinerary Marriage Enrichment Program The Fort Eustis Regimental Memorial Chapel is host- to follow. For more information, visit www.ocsalumni.org ing a Joint Base Langley-Eustis community-wide Mar- or call Nancy Ionoff at (813) 917-4309. riage Enrichment Program. Sessions meet Thursday evenings, from 6 to 8 p.m., Sept 14, 2017 through Air Force Reserve Technician recruiting If you are looking to join the Air Force Reserve or to May 17, 2018, in the RMC Lounge, 923 Lee Boulevard, fi ll a General Schedule job, both can be done as an Air Ft. Eustis. The Marriage Enrichment sessions are on Reserve Technician. For information, contact Tech. Sgt. “Making Your Marriage Your Priority! Love, Honor, and Erin Debourg, regional ART recruiter, at erin.debourg@ Cherish.” The Marriage Enrichment program is for marus.af.mil or (910) 237-8848. ried and engaged couples, spouses of deployed, Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard and Retirees. The chapel provides free child care for children up to 11 years Wylie Theater hosts Chapel Next Sunday old. For more information, call (757) 218-1034 or call the services RMC at (757) 878-1316/1317.

Join Chapel Next at the Wylie Theater from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., on Sundays for contemporary Christian worWeekly Live Fire Schedule ship. For more information, call 878-2257.

Ranges, training areas, and associated facilities are Off Limits to personnel not engaged in scheduled firing, Old Point Comfort Toastmasters Club operations, or inspections/recons unless clearance is Do you want to improve your public speaking and obtained in person from Range Control Fire Desk (Bldg. communication skills? The Old Point Comfort Toast2432 Mulberry Island Road) or a designated Range Con- masters Club meets at 11:40 a.m., the first and third trol Technician. All personnel are required to check in and Wednesday of each month, at 650 Monroe Ave. Visitors out with range control before going into or departing any are always welcome. For more information, visit www.

Range or Training area. Range schedule until January 22: district66.org or call 878-3124 or 878-2204.

Jan. 12 - BTRAC, R1, R2, R3 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Jan. 13 - SMALL GAME HUNTING R1: 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. Transportation Museum change to hours of Jan. 14 - SMALL GAME HUNTING R1: 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. operation Jan. 15 - WILDLIFE HABITAT WORK R1: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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lished standards. There will be no enrollment changes or action taken to any patients who are already enrolled 4:30 p.m., has changed to Tuesday through Saturday at the 633rd Medical Group, regardless of category. For from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. questions regarding TRICARE benefits, or for enrollment Company Grade Officer Council welcomes assistance to locate the best medical facility to meet healthcare needs, contact the TRICARE Information line members at 1-800-TRICARE or 1-800-874-2273.

The Company Grade Officer Council will meet at 4:45 p.m., at the Bayview Commonwealth Center every Social Media policies third Thursday of the month and is open to all Company All JBLE associated social media pages must be apGrade Officers. The council has an opening for a U.S. proved and coordinated through the 633rd Air Base Wing Army officer on the council board. Join the council for Public Affairs Office. Pages not set up with this office will professional development, social events and fun. For be reported as false and may face termination. more information, call 764-9954.

If you currently manage a JBLE page that was not ap-

Durand Entry Control Facility (NASA gate) changes

Security Forces personnel will no longer man the Durand Entry Control Facility (NASA Gate). Personnel will still have their credentials checked by guards at the main NASA gate, however, their credentials will not be checked again at the Durand Entry Control Facility. NASA guards will still man their side of the Durand Entry Control Facility and will only allow CAC holders (no dependent ID cards) to enter NASA property. Additionally, no commercial vehicles are allowed access to NASA property. The Durand Entry Control Facility hours are from 6 to 9 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Worship hours for Catholic and Protestant services Bethel Chapel: Saturday Catholic Reconciliation at 3:30 p.m.

Saturday Catholic Mass at 5 p.m.

Sunday Protestant Community Service at 9 a.m.

Sunday Catholic Mass at 11 a.m.

Langley Main Chapel: Sunday Catholic Mass at 9 a.m.

Sunday Protestant Gospel Service at 11 a.m.

Catholic Daily Mass (Mon-Thurs) at 12 p.m.

For more information call 764-7847

Family Meal Night

The Langley Base Chapel will host a Family Meal Night every Wednesday from 5 to 6:30 p.m., at Bethel Chapel. The event will include free food and fellowship.

For more information, contact the Chapel at 764-7847.

Manpower shortage impacts 633rd Medical Group services

The 633rd Medical Group strives to provide Trusted Care to all they serve, while supporting many deployed and home-station missions. Due to contract vacancies and multiple provider deployments/permanent changes of station during the coming months, it will take longer to receive appointments and have messages returned.

In light of these staffing concerns, TRICARE will temporarily enroll only Active Duty service members and their family members. This action is being taken to ensure patients receive the care they deserve within the estab-

relevant insights around personal and professional challenges. The principles are presented from a biblical perspective but are non-denominational and open to all active-duty U.S. service members. A free lunch will be provided. For more information, contact the Langley Chapel at 633abw.hc@us.af.mil.

Langley 5/6 club hosts monthly meetings

The Langley 5/6 club will meet at 11:30 a.m., at the Bayview Commonwealth Center every second Wednesday of every month. A guest speaker will visit the club every month to discuss various topics. Along with being a networking tool, the group meets to brainstorm fundraising opportunities and membership drives. For more proved by the Public Affairs office, please gain compli- information, call 764-0507. ance by coordinating with your unit commander and contacting the PA office at 764-5701.

Air Force Reserve hosts Palace Front-Palace Per AFI 35-107, once approved, unit commanders are Chase informational sessions ultimately responsible for maintaining their social media The Air Force Reserve will host Palace Front-Palace presence(s), as well as all content posted to their site(s). Chase informational sessions the 2nd and 4th WednesSocial media sites will be checked at least once every day of every month at 10 a.m., in the 633rd Force Sup24 hours to ensure operational security (OPSEC) and port Squadron auditorium, building 15 in Wing B, room security, accuracy, policy, and propriety (SAPP) are not 203. Palace Front is available to Airmen within 180 days violated. (T-1). of their projected separation date. Palace Chase is reserved for Airmen over 180 days from separation who JBLE Family Child Care Program are interested in separating from Active Duty early. For The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Family Child Care Pro- more information, call 751-4825 or 846-7532. gram is looking for child care providers. They are searching for those interested in a professional, portable career Fort Eustis’ Groninger Library encourages that will allow those to stay at home and run a homereading based business. The program is available for children Fort Eustis’ Groninger Library has implemented an ongoages two weeks to 12 years old. Child care providers ing Reading Program entitled “1000 Books Before Kindermust be at least 18 years old, be able to read and speak garten” and “1000 Books from 1st -5th grades.” For every English, be in good health, and willing to undergo a back100 books read, children can take their reading log to the ground check. The FCC will provide training and matelibrary to receive a prize. After reading 1000 books, children rials to get your business started. Training may include will receive a free t-shirt. For more information, contact the First Aid, CPR, health, safety, developmentally approprilibrary at 878-5017 or visit www.groningerlibrary.com. ate practices and child guidance. All individuals providing child care in their home for more than 10 hours a week Army Emergency Relief available online must be licensed. For more information, Fort Eustis at Soldiers, military retirees and family members can 5584/5726 or Langley Air Force Base 764-3585/2835 now request financial assistance through Army Emergency Relief’s redesigned website at https://www.

Trespass Notice aerhq.org. Applications can be submitted 24 hours a The Langley small arms firing range, adjacent area and day via desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone. The redethe bullet impact area to the rear of the range are off-limsigned site allows for easier navigation and authorized its to all personnel. The firing range maintains 24-hour oppatrons can access their accounts, apply for scholarerations, seven days a week and is not open for the use ships, donate and utilize the new loan calculator. For of privately owned weapons. Due to gunfire, trespassing more information, call at 878-5570. in this area is illegal and dangerous. For more informaFort Eustis Education Center announces DANTES tion, contact Combat Arms at 764-4785 or 574-4785. policy change Effective Oct. 1, 2016, DANTES will no longer physiLife lessons over lunch workplace study cally process any paper-based reimbursement. This polJoin the new Life Lessons over Lunch the first and icy change includes reimbursement of test fees for the third Thursdays of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 following exams: GED, GMAT, GRE General and GRE p.m., in the 633rd Mission Support Group Conference Subject, Praxis Core and Praxis Subject Assessment, Room. The Langley Chapel offers this marketplace ini- ACT and SAT. For additional information, contact Fort tiative where participants meet on a regular basis to Eustis Education Center at 878-2083. view a DVD message over lunch. Life Lessons provides a unique opportunity for participants to enter an environment in the workplace where they can consider

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