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RUNNING TOWARD THE SUN: EAR ‘GROWN’

Army surgeon transplants ear ‘grown’ on Soldier’s forearm — Page 6

OAY SPOTLIGHT:

Master Sgt. Simorrah Majors & Senior Master Sgt. Melissa Beam — Pages 8-9

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Air Force News

SECOND PHASE of light attack underway — Page 4

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May 11, 2018 363d Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing members enjoy burgers and dogs during a “burger burn” event held in support of the Air Force Assistance Fund campaign at Joint Base LangleyEustis, Virginia, May 3, 2018. The event was attended by over 150 personnel, helping the wing surpass this year’s goal of $4,000 with a final tally of $5,020 from the wing overall.

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363rd ISR Wing surpasses 2018 AFAF goal

By Robert Mehal

363RD INTELLIGENCE, SURVEILLANCE AND RECONNAISSANCE WING JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA.

The 363rd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing headquartered at Joint Base Langley-Eustis hosted a burger burn to help achieve their Air Force Assistance Fund goal, May 3, 2018.

Over 150 personnel attended the event, helping the Wing surpass this year’s goal of $4,000 with a final tally of $5,020.

“I found it very rewarding coordinating this year’s campaign, knowing that our efforts were going to assist fellow Airmen,” said U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bianca Brooks, 363rd ISRW executive administrator. “The success was a total team effort and it could not

have been done without the support of everyone who contributed.”

AFAF raises money to lend critical support to fellow Airmen and their families (Active duty, retired, Officer, and Enlisted). The fund helps with emergency needs, educational assistance, and family support. The AFAF supports the Air Force Aid Society, Air Force Enlisted Village, Lemay Foundation, and Air Force Villages Charitable Foundation.

“It is the best way for us to take care of our own,” said U.S. Air Force Col. Patrick Sutherland 363rd ISRW vice commander.

Sutherland thanked everyone attending and those who had already pledged contributions, and reminded those who had not, that it was not too late to consider making a contribution.

U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Laura Shouldis

The 363rd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing commander, Col Jonathan C. Rice, IV kicks off the Air Force Assistance Fund Campaign for the 363rd ISRW, by signing his AFAF form with Chief Master Sgt. Stefan Blazier, 363rd ISR Wing command chief at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, May 3, 2018.

This year’s AFAF campaign has been extended to May 11.

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Running toward the sun: A Soldier’s unwavering ambition

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U.S. Army Master Sgt. Jessica Begay, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Inspector General assistant inspector general, poses in Yorktown, Virginia, May 2, 2018.

Begay participates in different group runs each day of the week as a way to maintain running stamina while spending time with friends.

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

Finally crossing the finish line with 52 miles of steep, mountainous terrain behind her, Jessica Begay was overwhelmed with relief as friends greeted her with congratulatory hugs and highfives for accomplishing her second attempt at the Blue Ridge Double Marathon.

In 2017, Begay’s first attempt at “America’s Toughest Road Marathon” was stopped due to inclement weather — she was unable to continue her run despite only being nine miles short of the finish line.

For the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Inspector General assistant inspector general, the Army has been a way for Master Sgt. Begay to enrich her life through camaraderie and achieving personal physical goals.

Growing up on a Navajo reservation in Arizona, Begay enlisted in the Army to serve as a role model for her younger siblings and to pay homage to her grandfather, a World War II veteran.

Begay said her Navajo heritage plays a fundamental role in how she keeps herself motivated. Her passion for running was sparked when she participated in a traditional four-day long ceremony in which coming-of-age girls run toward the sun for prolonged distances.

“Running early in the morning as the sun rises symbolizes refreshing the mind with positive thoughts,” said Begay.

“We would yell while running to show that our inner voice is strong and firm.”

Since completing that spiritual journey, Begay has become a daily runner.

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Second phase of Light Attack Experiment underway

U.S. Air Force Photos by Ethan D. Wagner

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (July 31, 2017) A Beechcraft AT-6 experimental aircraft flies over White Sands Missile Range. The AT-6 is participating in the U.S. Air Force Light Attack Experiment (OA-X), a series of trials to determine the feasibility of using light aircraft in attack roles.

By Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs ARLINGTON, VA. (AFNS)

Flying began May 7, 2018, for the Air Force’s second phase of the Light Attack Experiment at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico.

Pilots are flying the Sierra Nevada/ Embraer A-29 Super Tucano and the Textron Aviation AT-6B Wolverine during a three-month, live-fly experiment to gather additional information about aircraft capabilities, as well as partner nation interoperability, prior to a potential light attack purchase.

“This second phase of experimentation is about informing the rapid procurement process as we move closer to investing in light attack,” said Lt. Gen. Arnie Bunch, military deputy, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition. “If we can get light attack aircraft operating in permissive combat environments, we can alleviate the demand on our 4th and 5th generation aircraft, so they can be training for the high-end fight they were made for.”

The Air Force is also assessing interop-

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (Aug. 1, 2017) A Embraer EMB 314 Super Tucano A-29 experimental aircraft flies over White Sands Missile Range. The A-29 is participating in the U.S. Air Force Light Attack Experiment (OA-X), a series of trials to determine the feasibility of using light aircraft in attack roles.

erability and networking capabilities, to one day carry out light attack operations side-by-side with coalition partners. According to the 2018 Air Force Posture Statement, “Retaining irregular warfare as a core competency at a lower cost, and strengthening our alliances are key elements of our National Defense Strategy.”

Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Da-

vid Goldfein told members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, “We’re looking at light attack through the lens of allies and partners. A big part of the Light Attack Experiment is a common architecture and an intelligence-sharing network, so that those who would join us would be part of the campaign against violent extremism.”

During this phase of experimenta-

tion, aircrew include fighter, attack, or special operations pilots, plus test pilots and flight engineers from the Air Force, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve. Collectively, they average more than 1,000 flight hours and more than 100 combat missions, and all pilots have been instructors in one or more aircraft.

Flight scenarios will consist of both day and night missions in air interdiction, close air support, armed overwatch, and combat search and rescue.

Maintenance observers will focus on flightline and in-shop maintenance, to inform sustainment and product support requirements.

The experiment is part of a broader Air Force effort to explore cost-effective attack platform options under the Light Attack Experimentation Campaign led by the Air Force Strategic Development Planning and Experimentation Office at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio.

The first phase of the Light Attack Experiment took place in August 2017 at Holloman AFB, with four models of light attack aircraft.

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AF plans to accelerate defendable space with Next-Gen OPIR

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

The Air Force announced its intention to award two sole-source contracts for the Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared program.

In order to maintain space superiority over its adversaries, the Air Force is implementing rapid procurement authorities and is targeting the first Next-Gen OPIR launch in 2023. This establishes an aggressive goal of cutting four years off the current procurement process and supports the service’s commitment to field new capabilities at the speed of relevance.

“As we develop these new systems, speed matters,” said Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson.

“The next generation missile warning satellite will be a pace-setter.”

Next-Gen OPIR will succeed the current Space Based Infrared System by providing improved missile warning capabilities that are more survivable against emerging threats.

The first contract will be sole-sourced to Lockheed Martin Space to define requirements, create the initial design and identify and procure flight hardware for a satellite to operate in geosynchronous orbit.

The second contract will be sole-sourced to Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems to define polar system requirements.

“The next generation missile warning will be an important pace-setter for learning to speed up traditional acquisitions. This is more than just building a prototype or a low-cost system,” said Dr. Will Roper, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics. “This is an important system for the nation, and to ‘go for the gold’ by targeting five years instead of nine years allows us to pick up the pace to defend the nation.”

The Air Force is the lead agency for procuring Next-Gen OPIR satellites. The Space and Missile Systems Center’s Remote Sensing Systems Directorate at Los Angeles Air Force Base, California is the acquisition program office. Today, the Air Force operates 77 satellites vital to national security that provide communications, command and control, missile warning, nuclear detonation detection, weather and GPS for the world.

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Army surgeon transplants ear ‘grown’ on Soldier’s forearm

By Marcy Sanchez ARMY.MIL

EL PASO, TEXAS

Plastic surgeons at William Beaumont Army Medical Center successfully transplanted a new ear on a Soldier who lost her left ear due to a single-vehicle accident.

The total ear reconstruction, the first of its kind in the Army, involved harvesting cartilage from the Soldier’s ribs to carve a new ear out of the cartilage, which was then placed under the skin of the forearm to allow the ear to grow.

“The whole goal is by the time she’s done with all this, it looks good, it’s sensate, and in five years if somebody doesn’t know her they won’t notice,” said Lt. Col. Owen Johnson III, chief, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, WBAMC. “As a young active-duty Soldier, they deserve the best reconstruction they can get.”

The revolutionary surgery has been over a year in the making for Clarksdale, Mississippi native, Pvt. Shamika Burrage, a supply clerk with 1st Battalion, 35th Armored Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division.

In 2016, while returning to Fort Bliss, Texas, after visiting family in Mississippi, a tire blowout changed Burrage’s life in an instant.

“I was coming back from leave and we were around Odessa, Texas,” said Burrage, who was traveling with her cousin. “We were driving and my front tire blew, which sent the car off road and I hit the brake. I remember looking at my cousin who was in the passenger seat, I looked back at the road as I hit the brakes. I just remember the first flip and that was it.”

The vehicle skidded for 700 feet before flipping several times and ejecting the Soldier. Burrage’s cousin, who was eight months pregnant at the time, managed to only suffer minor injuries while Burrage herself suffered head injuries, compression fractures in the spine, road rash and the total loss of her left ear.

“I was on the ground, I just looked

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Autologous cartilage in the shape of an ear growing in a patient’s forearm is shown as part of cutting-edge total ear reconstruction performed on a 21-yearold Soldier at William Beaumont Army Medical Center, the first of its kind at WBAMC. Recently the cartilage was successfully transplanted on the Soldier, who suffered the total loss of the left ear after a single-vehicle accident in 2016.

up and (her cousin) was right there.

Then I remember people walking up to us, asking if we were okay and then I blacked out,” said Burrage, whose next memory was waking up in a hospital.

She was later told by doctors that if she would not have received medical attention for 30 more minutes, she would have bled to death. After several months of rehabilitation, Burrage began to seek counseling due to emotions caused by the accident and its effects on her appearance.

“I didn’t feel comfortable with the way I looked so the provider referred me to plastic surgery,” said Burrage.

“She was 19 and healthy and had her whole life ahead of her,” said Johnson. “Why should she have to deal with having an artificial ear for the rest of her life?”

When explained her options for reconstruction, Burrage was shocked and initially resistant to go through with the total ear reconstruction.

“I didn’t want to do (the reconstruction) but gave it some thought and came to the conclusion that it could be a good thing. I was going to go with the prosthetic, to avoid more scarring but I wanted a real ear,” said Burrage, who is now 21. “I was just scared at first but wanted to see what he could do.”

In order to avoid any more visible scarring, Johnson selected prelaminated forearm free flap, which involved placing the autologous cartilage into the patient’s forearm to allow for neovascularization, or the formation of new blood vessels. This technique will allow Burrage to have feeling in her ear once the rehabilitation process is complete. “(The ear) will have fresh arteries fresh veins and even a fresh nerve so she’ll be able to feel it,” said Johnson.

In addition to the transplant, epidermis from the forearm, while attached to the ear, will cover up scar tissue in the area immediately around Burrage’s left jawline.

“I didn’t lose any hearing and (Johnson) opened the canal back up,” said Burrage, whose left ear canal had closed up due to the severity of the trauma.

“The whole field of plastic surgery has its roots in battlefield trauma,” said Johnson. “Every major advance in plastic surgery has happened with war. This was trauma related.”

With only two more surgeries left, Burrage states she is feeling more optimistic and excited to finish the reconstruction.

“It’s been a long process for everything, but I’m back,” said Burrage.

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Mattis emphasizes ‘service to others’ as key American strength

at school or families who need food, or serving as a police ofďŹ cer, ďŹ reďŹ ghter or member of the military. “We are masters of our own character, choosing what we stand for in this life,â€? he said. “It’s often in the service to others that we are able to have the biggest and most positive impact, permitting us to learn about ourselves and to test ourselves as we see each other through the rough patches in life.â€?

HELPING OTHERS ‘CUTS YOUR OWN TROUBLES IN HALF’

By Lisa Ferdinando, DoD News ARMY.MIL

WASHINGTON

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis saluted community volunteers and emphasized the importance of service to others, saying that giving back and putting others before self are core to America’s strength.

Mattis spoke Thursday at the Tri-Citian of the Year awards ceremony in Kennewick, Washington. The annual ceremony in southeastern Washington honors individuals who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to service above self.

Mattis said he was happy to be back in his home state, and credited his parents and the community for instilling in him the enduring values of service.

His four decades in the Marine Corps taught him about service culture, the warrior ethos and traits that make a good leader, Mattis said. “I am not just the secretary of defense ‌ I’m the secretary of your defense,â€? he said. “As a result, I am answerable to you. I am accountable to you and I want you to know I take that very seriously.â€?

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Mattis commended event attendees for their service in the community and commitment to helping the next generation.

The goal that all children should wake up in communities that believe in them, nurture them and provide the support they need to thrive, “reminds us again that goodness can be done in the world when people unite together,� he said. “Through your service you may carry your choice about what kind of world we want for our children,� he said. “We all know what America stands for; we have to be equally clear of what we will absolutely not tolerate in the world and we’re willing to put ourselves on the line for it.�

Service above self and putting others’ well-being above your own are “simple but worthwhile ideals, and to do so cuts your own troubles in half and it ampliďŹ es the good and truism,â€? he said.

He saluted all those who serve, highlighting service can entail so many things, to include helping children

IMPORTANCE OF INCLUSIVENESS

Mattis stressed the importance of inclusiveness and equality. He noted Kennewick sits on the Columbia River, a signiďŹ cant location in American history.

It was there at the mouth of the river in 1805, a black man, a slave named York; a Native American woman named Sacajawea; and two young Army ofďŹ cers, Meriweather Lewis and William Clark, voted as equals in deciding to cross the river to winter.

It was the ďŹ rst time in the history of the republic that a black man, a Native American, a woman, and white men voted as equals, Mattis pointed out. “I think that long-range Army reconnaissance mission that you and I know as the Lewis and Clark expedition is one we should all be proud of and remember what [Abraham] Lincoln said, ‘Follow your better angels,’â€? he said.

Mattis added, “That’s what they did that day. That’s our responsibility.�

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OAY SPOTLIGHT:

First shirt makes major impression

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

Air Combat Command recently presented awards for the Outstanding Airmen of the Year to recognize the best Airmen in ACC. One of the Airmen recognized was the ACC First Sergeant OAY, U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Simorrah Majors, 363rd Intelligence, Surveillance Reconnaissance wing rst sergeant.

“Master Sgt. Majors deserved the OAY award because of her relentless dedication to make sure that she does her job to the best of her ability, and makes sure to always do anything she can to help her Airmen,” said U.S. Air Force Senior Airman James Pleasant, 17th Intelligence Squadron non-kinetic targeting analyst.

Part of why Majors earned the award was because she truly shows that she cares.

Majors intervened with an active suicide attempt, and saved the member’s life. She also organized a safe haven, and led refuge for a family that was involved in an illicit event, and removed ve family members from a hostile environment.

The Airmen that she advises trust her whole-heartedly because of the time she invests in making sure they are heard.

“She understands that in order for airmen to trust and depend on [ rst sergeants] leadership we have to be comfortable speaking to them while knowing that we are being heard and invested in, and not just tolerated or chastised for our thoughts,” said U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Johnson, 17th Intel-

ligence Squadron intelligence analyst.

Majors hopes to make Chief one day, and be able to wear the diamond while doing so, and impact more Airmen’s lives.

“The impact I hope to have on Airmen is really for them to know their own impact... in their units, in their families, in the lives of others and in the Air Force,” said Majors. “If, by my actions, our Airmen know how much they matter to the success of this nation and they operate from that perspective, I’ve done my job at the end of the day.”

The winners of the ACC OAY will compete at the U.S. Air Force level with all other MAJCOMS to determine the Air Force Outstanding Airmen of the Year.

U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Alexandra Singer

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Simorrah Majors, 363rd Intelligence, Surveillance Reconnaissance wing first sergeant, poses for a portrait at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, May 9, 2018. Majors earned the Air Combat Command First Sergeant Outstanding Airmen of the Year award.

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OAY SPOTLIGHT:

Beaming leadership earns ACC award

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

Every year the Outstanding Airmen of the Year awards are earned by service members who exemplify what it means to be a great Airman in the U.S. Air Force.

This year U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Melissa Beam, Air Combat Command Air Force Specialty Manager, earns the Air Combat Command Senior Noncommissioned of cer OAY award.

“Being the ACC Senior Non-commissioned OAY nominee is humbling and mind blowing,” said Beam. “I did not do it alone and must give credit where credit is due. My Airmen are rock stars who give 110 perecent to the Air Force, the mission and the unit.”

Beam had many reasons to earn the award, including leading a team of 134 total-force Airmen, civilians, and contractors conducting operations in support

of Central Command’s Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve and Combined Forces Air Component Command’s J2. She also completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Intelligence Studies and is currently pursuing her Master’s.

Beam acknowledges how important pursuing higher education is, and encourages her Airmen to do the same.

“I am a rm believer of training your replacement and reducing or eliminating the single point of failure,” said Beam.

“I continuously mentor, mold the junior Airmen on not only life, but how to perform front-line supervisor duties, coupled with their job requirements of critical thinking/analysis.”

Beam’s mentorship and hard work was recognized by not only her Airmen, but her supervision.

“Senior Master Sergeant Beam epitomizes the whole Airman concept,” said U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Nishawn Smagh,

497th Operation Support Squadron commander. “She always strives to better herself and her Airmen. Through innovation, Senior Master Sergeant’s Beam’s team pioneered tactics, techniques and procedures to fuse multiple intelligence disciplines, near-real time, in order to pinpoint and characterize activity that served as the catalyst for dynamic targeting, deliberate targeting, and indications and warning for deployed war ghters.”

As for the future, Beam aims to continue to mentor and mold her airmen.

“My future Air Force goals are rst and foremost to be the best SNCO I can be,” said Beam. “But I would also like to make Chief one day and truly take care of my Airmen in a way that I never could previously.”

The winners of the ACC OAY will compete at the U.S. Air Force level with all other MAJCOMS to determine the Air Force Outstanding Airmen of the Year.

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Melissa Beam, Air Combat Command Air Force Specialty Manager, poses for a portrait, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, May 3, 2018. Beam earned the ACC Senior Non-commisioned officer Outstanding Airmen of the Year award.

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CONTINUED FROM 3 “I try and hang out with people who motivate me and push me,� said Begay. “I get to meet so many awesome people in these groups and at various events.

You really get to know someone while you’re running with them for several miles.�

Through this newfound network, Begay became a regular event attendee as well as an ambassador for a non-proďŹ t organization that helps veterans compete in ďŹ tness challenges after suffering injuries while deployed.

While maintaining her course of selfimprovement, Begay said she was always looking ahead to her next challenge. After years of building her endurance, she had her sights set on the Bataan Death March. This march would prove to be a new kind of challenge for Begay as she would ruck in full duty uniform for more than 26 miles. So she looked for extra motivation to push her through. “A couple of my friends had family Your Local

members who were part of the original death march in the Philippines,� said Begay. “I taped photos of them to my ruck sack and I told my friends I would carry their families with me. Those photos kept me going because I knew I couldn’t fail them.�

Having served in the Army for the past 21 years, Begay said she looks to younger Soldiers for motivation to keep her driven and active. “I can’t be a good leader if I’m not out there keeping up with these Soldiers and staying on their level,� said Begay. “All these challenges have taken a toll on my body, but I won’t let that stop me. My mind is telling me I can keep going.�

Begay’s ambition for self-improvement allowed her to ďŹ nd a passion in motivating others with physical discipline, and she said she has no plans of slowing down any time soon. Conquering the Blue Ridge Double Marathon has only fueled Begay’s aspirations for tougher races as she is now gearing up for South Carolina’s “Knock on Woodâ€?

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100-mile run. “I never thought I would ever ďŹ nish a 26-mile marathon, but I have learned to never underestimate myself,â€? said Begay. “People call me crazy for doing these runs. That’s ďŹ ne, I’ll take ‘crazy.’â€?

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Police Week

633rd Security Forces Squadron is conducting a number of events in honor of National Police Week “A Legacy of Honor” from May 14-17, 2018, at Joint Base LangleyEustis.

• K9 Demo: Presented by the 633rd Security Forces Squadron K9 team, showcasing the extraordinary discipline and talent of man’s best friend at Memorial Park following the opening ceremony at 8 a.m.

• 5K/10K Ruck Challenge: Join the 633rd Security Forces Squadron as they come together to honor and pay tribute to the law enforcement officers who have given their lives in the line of duty. The ruck challenge will begin at 6:30 a.m. at the Shellbank outdoor track parking lot. The ruck being carried by participants must weigh between 25-45 lbs.

Army Night with Lionsbridge FC

Lionsbridge FC will celebrate Army Night during the amateur league soccer game held at CNU’s POMOCO Stadium Wednesday, May 16 at 7 p.m. Special ticket prices are available for Army personnel who use Promo code EUSTIS when buying tickets online at LionsbridgeFC. com/tickets.

Order of Daedalians lunch meeting

The Daedalians will meet at noon, May 17, 2018, at the Langley Club. The speaker for the luncheon will be Maj Chris Obranovich (OB), Air Combat Command, and he’ll present an update on combat search and rescue, and how our CSAR forces are currently employed. 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

Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association

The Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association Tidewater Chapter will host a luncheon with guest speaker Major General Patrick C. Higby, Director, Cyberspace Strategy and Policy, Office of Information Dominance and Chief Information Officer, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, from 11:30 a.m. to 1

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Submit Eustis Community announcements to pw@militarynews.com p.m., May 17, 2018, at the Bayview Commonwealth Center, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. The AFCEA luncheon is in conjunction with GovTech: Air Force at Bayview Commonwealth Center from 10a.m. to 1 p.m. The luncheon is free of charge for military and government members. There is a 15 dollar fee for contractors and academia not affiliated as a chapter corporate sponsor.

To sign up, visit https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim. cfm?i=382554&k=0169400C7E53.

AFCEA Tidewater chapter golf tournament

The Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association Tidewater Chapter will host a golf tournament presented by GENERAL DYNAMICS Information Technology at 1 p.m., May 18, 2018, at the Langley Eaglewood Golf Course. The cost is $70 for course members, $80 for non-members and $55 for E-6 and below. Lunch and dinner are provided. Tournament Sponsors are sought after.

For more information, contact Captain Justin Hawkins at: justin.hawkins@us.af.mil or (757) 755-5192. To sign up or sponsor, visit https://www.planmygolfevent.com/31400afceatidewater2018.

Community Event Council

Joint Base Langley-Eustis will host the Community Event Council at 10 a.m., May 24, 2018, at the Bayview Commonwealth Center. The CEC serves as a valuable communication link to increase awareness levels of the community, concerning initiatives, programs, activities and facilities for JBLE-Langley and provides formalized means for installation leadership to facilitate the flow of command and community information to military members, spouses and civilians. For more information, call (757) 764-3990.

710th Combat Operations Squadron vacancies

The 710th Combat Operations Squadron currently has 11 officer (rated officers, 14NX) and 11 enlisted (intel, 1C5X1) Reserve Air Force Security Code vacancies at Joint Base Langley-Eustis. Rated officer vacancies are also available at Shaw Air Force Base. The 710th COS is one of the Air Force Reserve Command’s two Air Operations Center augmentation units. Some AFSCs are eligible for a $300 travel stipend. For inquiries, email 710COS. Workflow@us.af.mil or call 757-225-1955.

Bronze Cross Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony Traffic calming serpentine

Fort Eustis will host a Bronze Cross Memorial Wreath In accordance with Department of Defense guidance Laying Ceremony at 10 a.m., May 19, 2018, at Magnolia regarding defending installations, Fort Eustis will implePark. For more information, call Survivor Outreach Ser- ment a traffic calming serpentine as a measure to invices at 878-3887. crease the installation’s security posture May 1, 2018, on Washington Blvd outbound lanes. The serpentine will reduce the number of outbound lanes from three to two.

Military Retiree Appreciation Day Joint Base Langley-Eustis will host the Annual Joint This will impact outbound traffic, especially during rush Base Retiree Appreciation Day at 9 a.m., May 19, 2018, hour. The serpentine will remain in place until completion at the Fort Eustis Main Exchange food court. Dozens of of the Active Vehicle Barrier project which is expected in organizations focusing on service to the military retiree the month of August 2018. will be represented. In addition, the Exchange will offer specials in celebration of retirees, including games, Bethel Manor Community Health Fair drawings and door prizes. This event is free and open Healthcare professionals will be available for informato all. tion on health resources from 5 to 6:30 p.m., May 14, 2018, at the Bethel manor Chapel. For more information, call (757) 225-2500.

New Langley Legal Assistance Office Langley Legal Assistance services will be moving May 21, 2018, to 45 Nealy Ave., Bldg. 15, Suite 115. Civilian Town Hall All legal assistance services on Langley Air Force Base A Town Hall will be held at 1:30 p.m., May 17, 2018, will now be conveniently located in the Mission Support at the Langley Base Theater for the new Employee AsGroup Building, next to the ID Card Section and other sistance Program free benefits. Learn about the free support services. For notary services, powers of attor- services for civilians that became available Oct. 1, 2017. ney or to file a claim, walk in hours are Monday, Tues- Services include access to licensed counselors who can day, Wednesday and Friday from 7:30 a.m., to 4:30p.m., provide consultations on short-term problem solving, and Thursday from 9 a.m., to 4:30 p.m. Wills, estate crisis management, work, relationship, family, health, planning and other consultations are by appointment. To finances, legal and substance issues. Assistance is availschedule an appointment or to obtain more information able 24/7/365. call (757) 225-6107 or visit http://www.jble.af.mil/Units/ Air-Force/Langley-Law. Memorial Day and Flag Retirement Ceremony Note that Fort Eustis Legal Assistance services have A Memorial Day and Flag Retirement ceremony Menot changed (http://www.jble.af.mil/Fort-Eustis-Legal- morial Day will be held in honor of the fallen men and Assistance). Also, you may stop by the Langley Law women in service of freedom and the United States Center at 33 Sweeney Blvd, Bldg. 331 for directions to from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., May 28, 2018, at Fort Moneither of our JBLE Legal Assistance locations. » See JBLE | 13

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CONTINUED FROM 12 roe National Monument. Worn, torn, and faded flags will be retired with dignity and respect. A dropbox for used flags is available at the Colonies RV & Travel Park, 501 Fenwick Road, Fort Monroe, VA. Seating may be limited so please bring a chair if possible. For more information, visit Caution-www.nps.gov/fomr or call 757-722-FORT (3678).

Hampton Roads Transit Route 118 is changing course

Effective May 20th, the route will no longer enter Langley to drop off and pick up passengers. We know this will impact some of you who work on base and this decision was not made lightly or without research by Hampton Roads. If you have questions or would like more information, please visit gohrt.com or call 757-222-6100.

Kids Bowl Free

Registered children receive certificates to bowl two free games a day this spring and summer at Langley Lanes. Visit www.KidsBowlFree.com/Airforce to register each child and receive free bowling passes every week by email. For more information, call (757) 764-2433.

Installation of Active Vehicle Barriers

The 733rd Civil Engineer Division will install new active vehicle barriers at the Fort Eustis main gate, beginning April 9, 2018. The construction will be phased to minimize traffic impact. The first phase will last until May 1, 2018.

During this time, the portion of Madison Avenue adjacent to outbound Washington Boulevard will be closed. Traffic traveling north through this area will travel down 28th Street to Jefferson Avenue and then onto Washington Boulevard. The second phase will occur over two weekends, May 4-7 and May 11-14, 2018. During this phase, the outbound lanes of Washington Boulevard will become a two-way between Jefferson Avenue and Madison Avenue. This will allow inbound traffic to divert left onto Madison Avenue, travel down the right lane of what is typically the outbound lanes of Washington Boulevard, then turn right onto Jefferson Avenue, and return to the normal route. The third phase will also spread over two weekends, May 18-21 and May 25-28, 2018. During this time, the inbound lanes of Washington Boulevard will become a two-way between Jefferson and Madison Avenue. Traffic normally flowing outbound will be diverted up Jefferson Avenue, down the right lane of what is typically the inbound lanes of Washington Boulevard, then to Madison Avenue, and back to the normal route. Any traffic traveling north bound on Madison to turn onto the inbound lanes of Washington Boulevard will be diverted to 28th Street and onto Jefferson Avenue before returning to normal traffic flow. For more information call 878-1558.

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Submit Eustis Community announcements to pw@militarynews.com 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 May 18: DATE May 11 May 12 May 13 May 14 May 15 May 16 May 17 May 18

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Pharmacist Cough and Cold Clinic

The Langley Hospital will provide a Pharmacist Cough and Cold Clinic starting Feb. 12, 2018. Patients who cannot get an appointment with their provider right away and do not want to wait at the ER can check in at the Family Health front desk to be seen by a clinical pharmacist on a walk-in basis, Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Service is available to all active duty and Department of Defense beneficiaries 18 to 70 years of age who are enrolled to Langley Hospital. Patients who are on flying status or Personal Reliability Program, are immunocompromised or have symptoms over 10 days cannot be seen at the Cough and Cold clinic. For more information, contact Tech. Sgt. Ashely Dixson at 764-8995.

cility 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

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 established standards. There will be no enrollment changes or action taken to any patients who are already enrolled at the 633rd Medical Group, regardless of category. For Pharmacy hours expanded questions regarding TRICARE benefits, or for enrollment Effective immediately, the hours of operation for the assistance to locate the best medical facility to meet Langley Hospital and Satellite Pharmacies will expand to healthcare needs, contact the TRICARE Information line better serve patients. The Hospital Outpatient Pharma- at 1-800-TRICARE or 1-800-874-2273. cy will now open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Satellite Pharmacy located at the Air Force Base Exchange will now be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Satellite Pharmacy JBLE Family Child Care Program The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Family Child Care ProKiosk located inside the commissary will continue to be gram is looking for child care providers interested in a open from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. professional, portable career that will allow them to stay at home and run a home-based business. The program Chapel Annex under renovation is available for children ages two weeks to 12 years old.

From January to June 2018, the Langley Chapel An- Child care providers must be at least 18 years old, be nex Auditorium, kitchen and classroom four will undergo able to read and speak English, be in good health, and renovation and are unavailable for the duration. For more willing to undergo a background check. The FCC will proinformation, contact the Chapel at 764-7847. vide training and materials to get your business started.

For more information, call Fort Eustis at 878-5584/5726 Durand Entry Control Facility (NASA gate) or Langley Air Force Base 764-3585/2835

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Security Forces personnel will no longer man the Du- Life lessons over lunch workplace study rand Entry Control Facility (NASA Gate). Personnel will Join the new Life Lessons over Lunch the first and still have their credentials checked by guards at the main third Thursdays of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 Weekly Live Fire Schedule NASA gate, however, their credentials will not be checked p.m., in the 633rd Mission Support Group Conference Ranges, training areas, and associated facilities are again at the Durand Entry Control Facility. NASA guards Off Limits to personnel not engaged in scheduled firing, will still man their side of the Durand Entry Control Fa» See JBLE | 14

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CONTINUED FROM 13 Room. The Langley Chapel offers this marketplace initiative where participants meet on a regular basis to view a DVD message over lunch, providing a unique opportunity for participants to enter an environment in the workplace where they can consider relevant insights around personal and professional challenges. The principles are presented from a biblical perspective but are nondenominational and open to all active-duty service members and lunch provided is free. For more information, contact the Langley Chapel at 633abw.hc@us.af.mil.

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Submit Eustis Community announcements to pw@militarynews.com The event will include free food and fellowship. For more Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 information, contact the Chapel at 764-7847. p.m. (CAC priority from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.) and Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Walk-ins are accepted until 3 p.m.

The Awards and Decorations Office’s customer service Langley 5/6 club hosts monthly meetings The Langley 5/6 club will meet at 11:30 a.m., at the hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 Bayview Commonwealth Center every second Wednes- p.m., and Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and closed day of every month. A guest speaker will visit the club between 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Requests and documents can be e-mailed to 633 FSS/ every month to discuss various topics. Along with being a networking tool, the group meets to brainstorm fund- FSMPS Decorations Support at 633mss.dpmpe.decsupraising opportunities and membership drives. For more port@us.af.mil.

The Official Passport Office is by appointment only. information, call 764-0507.

Walk-ins are accepted from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., for Passport pickups and cancellations only.

Air Force Reserve Technician recruiting

If you are looking to join the Air Force Reserve or to fill a General Schedule job, both can be done as an Air ReThe Air Force Reserve will host Palace Front-Palace serve Technician. For information, contact Tech. Sgt. Erin Chase informational sessions the 2nd and 4th WednesDebourg, regional ART recruiter, at erin.debourg@us.af. day of every month at 10 a.m., in the 633rd Force Supmil or (910) 237-8848. port Squadron auditorium, building 15 in Wing B, room 203. Palace Front is available to Airmen within 180 days of their projected separation date. Palace Chase is re- Wylie Theater hosts Chapel Next Sunday served for Airmen over 180 days from separation who services Join Chapel Next at the Wylie Theater from 10 a.m. to are interested in separating from Active Duty early. For 11:30 a.m., on Sundays for contemporary Christian wormore information, call 751-4825 or 846-7532. ship. For more information, call 878-2257.

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.

Army Emergency Relief available online

Soldiers, military retirees and family members can now request financial assistance through Army Emergency Relief’s redesigned website at https://www.aerhq. org. Applications can be submitted 24 hours a day via desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone. The redesigned site allows for easier navigation and authorized patrons can access their accounts, apply for scholarships, donate and utilize the new loan calculator. For more information, call at 878-5570.

Fort Eustis 650 Monroe Ave, Room 123 Ft Eustis, VA 23604 757-878-0948

Customer Service Office’s customer service hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (CAC priority from 8 to 9:30 a.m.). Walk-ins are accepted until 3 p.m.

All appointments are made online only. Please visit https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil/appointment/ default.aspx to make an appointment.

Please visit http://www.cac.mil/Portals/53/Documents/ Old Point Comfort Toastmasters Club required_docs.pdf for information on identification and Do you want to improve your public speaking and com- documentation requirements for ID card Issuance/Remunication skills? The Old Point Comfort Toastmasters newal and DEERS enrollments.

Club meets at 11:40 a.m., the first and third Wednesday of each month, at 650 Monroe Ave. Visitors are always Other RAPIDS/DEERS Locations: welcome. For more information, visit www.district66.org Please visit https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/rsl/ for locaor call 878-3124 or 878-2204. tions and information on other RAPIDS/DEERS sites in the area. For service capability and hours of operation Transportation Museum change to hours of call ahead.

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The United States Army Transportation Museum on Fort Eustis hours of operation has changed. The previous hours of Tuesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., has changed to Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Trespass Notice

The Langley small arms firing range, adjacent area and the bullet impact area to the rear of the range are off-limits to all personnel. The firing range maintains 24-hour opCompany Grade Officer Council welcomes erations, seven days a week and is not open for the use of privately owned weapons. Due to gunfire, trespassing members The Company Grade Officer Council will meet at 4:45 in this area is illegal and dangerous. For more informap.m., at the Bayview Commonwealth Center every third tion, contact Combat Arms at 764-4785 or 574-4785.

Thursday of the month and is open to all Company Grade Officers. The council has an opening for a U.S. Army offi- 633rd Force Support Squadron RAPIDS/ cer on the council board. Join the council for professional DEERS location information development, social events and fun. For more information, call 764-9954.

Langley Air Force Base 45 Nealy Ave, Wing A, Suite 114 Hampton, VA 23665 Family Meal Night 757-764-2270 The Langley Base Chapel will host a Family Meal Night Customer Service Office’s customer service hours are every Wednesday from 5 to 6:30 p.m., at Bethel Chapel.

JBLE CAC/ID Customer Service Hours: LANGLEY • Walk-in Hours: • Appointments: • CAC Only Hours

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Commercial: 765-2270 | Fax: 764-4683 45 Nealy Ave, Bldg. 15 Wing A, Suite 114, Hampton, VA 23665 EUSTIS • Walk-in Hours: Mon. – Fri. • Appointments: Mon. – Fri. • CAC Only Hours: Mon. – Tues.

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Commercial: 878-0948 | Fax: 878-0942 650 Monroe Ave, Room 123, Fort Eustis, VA 23604 Anyone interested in scheduling an appointment can do so by accessing the RAPIDS Site Locator at the following links: Langley: https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil/ appointment/building.aspx?BuildingId=573.

Eustis: https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil/appointment/building.aspx?BuildingId=228

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