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One Endless Voice to Enhance Traditions PG. 7

AIR FORCE NEWS Firefighters feel the heat during training PG. 8

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633rd Air Base Wing Chaplain Corps work to increase Airmen resiliency By 633rd Air Base Wing Chapel JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA.

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derek Seifert

U.S. Army Soldiers and U.S. Air Force Airmen exit a C-130J Super Hercules after assessing a secondary airfield during Exercise Turbo Distribution 18-02 at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, Sept. 9. The Joint Assessment Team arrives before the main component to survey potential airfields and cargo yard locations.

689th RPOE, 821st CRG participate in airfield-opening exercise in Wisconsin

By Senior Airman Derek Seifert

633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS FORT MCCOY, WISC.

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 689th Rapid Port Opening Element, 832nd Transportation Battalion, 597th Transportation Brigade, from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, joined U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 821st Contingency Response Group from Travis Air Force Base, California, at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, September 7 — 14, 2018, to train and test their port opening capabilities in Exercise Turbo Distribution 18-02.

The 689th RPOE and 821st CRG are activated by the U.S. Transportation Command to provide humanitarian aid when natural disasters like earthquakes or hurricanes affect countries around the world.

During the exercise, the 821st CRG was responsible for assessing an air-

field, then building and securing it to ensure the safety of aircraft and cargo.

The 689th RPOE inventoried cargo, loaded it on trucks and transported it to a forward cargo holding location 10 kilometers away.

“Our mission set is humanitarian aid and when working with the Air Force, we operate an Aerial Port Opening Debarkation,” said U.S. Army Capt.

JaLyssa Walker, 689th RPOE incoming commander. “We would come into a country that needs humanitarian aid.

The Air Force works with the [aircraft] that are coming in, and our unit takes the cargo that comes off, tracks it and ensures it makes it out to a forward node, then pushes the cargo out to the customers or camps who need it.”

The exercise challenged the Airmen and Soldiers who participated in the 24-hour operations, which included a C-130J Super Hercules dropping realworld cargo shipments and simulated aircraft dropping cargo every hour of the day. Along with the constant shipments, the training attendees also faced simulated chemical attacks, enemy attacks, frequent alarms, and work mishaps like simulations of cargo boxes falling off a forklift and injuring a Soldier.

“At any given time, there is always a Joint Task Force-Port Opening capability on alert for the U.S. Transportation Command, 365 days a year, 7 days a » See AIRFIELD | 11

At select bases across the U.S. Air Force, Task Force True North is embedding medical, mental health, and chaplain personnel directly into high stress units.

Although JBLE was not selected as one of the pilot installations for TFTN, the 633rd Air Base Wing chaplain corps has begun to embed the chaplain corps into squadrons across base.

“About six months ago, the Air Combat Command chaplain challenged the chapel corps by saying, ‘don’t wait on a good idea, go ahead and effectively embed your chaplains now,’” said U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Maj.) Zachary Nash, 633rd ABW deputy wing chaplain.

The 633rd ABW chaplain corps learned how the chapel team at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho took the initiative and decided to use the same structure.

They arranged their manning so that the company grade officer chaplains are effectively embedded into units and their flag general officer chaplains take on the duties of chapel based ministries.

The goal for this is simple: create more resilient Airmen by bringing resources directly to them.

The TFTN program began early this year with the goal to promote Airmen resiliency by offering increased support within individual units.

“In addition to routine and proactive spiritual care, the embedded chaplain offers an immediate tactical response for commanders during critical leadership moments,” said Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Brian McCormack, 633rd ABW chaplain.

In July, the chaplain corps Airmen handed the keys to chapel ministry over to their bosses, allowing them to concentrate completely on squadron focused warrior care.

Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Dan Thompson oversees the 633rd Medical Group hos-

“In addition to routine and proactive spiritual care, the embedded chaplain offers an immediate tactical response for commanders during critical leadership moments.”

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pital chapel and co-pastors the community service at Bethel Manor. Chaplain (Capt.) Genesis Guerrero has been embedded into all supported flight line units and Chaplain (Capt.) Alex Lu is embedded into the supporting units on base.

“It’s been great,” said Lu. “I loved preaching on Sundays and caring for the parish, but we found a better way to care for Airmen. Now both the parish and the units get a better standard of care.”

According to Nash, the response has been very positive. Counseling cases have increased in the units and chapel attendance continues to be healthy and robust. In the near future, the chapel team plans to embed Religious Affairs Airmen into units, offering even more resources for Airmen.

TFTN is collecting data over the next three years for an empirical study to determine if these fully embedded teams make units more resilient.

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Patrick Sims, 733rd Logistics Readiness Squadron, Victim Advocate; explains the meaning behind his award winning painting “Sad”.

U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Ericha Guyote

SAPR creating change through art

By Senior Airman Ericha Guyote

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

The Langley Sexual Assault Prevention Response team held a “Creating Change Through Art” event at the Langley Air Force Base Theater, Virginia, Sept. 25, 2018.

This event highlighted the capability of individuals to use art as a means of expressing the psychological strains a Sexual Assault can cause. The artists

were encouraged to present their interpretation of these emotions in a series of mediums: paint, poetry, photography, and more. Joint Base Langley-Eustis Sexual Assault Prevention Response Victim Advocates also performed a skit depicting potential Sexual Assault dangers in the workplace and how to combat those behaviors.

Closing out the event, awards were presented to the top artists in each category, chosen by the Langley Key Spouse Organization.

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JBLE commemorates POW/MIA Recognition Day

By Airman 1st Class Anthony Nin Leclerec

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

Joint Base Langley-Eustis commemorated POW/MIA Recognition Day with a 24-hour run from Sept. 20-21, 2018.

The guest speaker, Retired U.S. Air Force Col. William “Blister” Townsley shared his story during the opening ceremony about being shot down while flying a Cessna O-2B Super Skymaster during the Vietnam War. After the ribbon cutting, Townsley lead the two opening laps, carrying the POW/ MIA flag.

The flag was carried by U.S. Air Force Airmen around Langley Air Force Base and was finally raised at Langley’s POW/ MIA Memorial for the closing ceremony.

U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Anthony Nin Leclerec

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Sharon Nichols, Air Combat Command Directorate of Air and Space Operations command and control manager, Col. Steven Fino, 1st Fighter Wing vice commander, and Senior Master Sgt. Vanessa Johnston, ACC Intelligence Directorate, 1A8XX Air Force Specialty manager, lay a wreath during the POW/ MIA 24-hour Recognition Run closing ceremony. As of Aug. 29, the number of Americans missing and unaccounted for from the Vietnam War is 1,594.

U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Ericha Guyote

The painting “Healing Touch” created by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Rebecca Salcedo, Air Combat Command Public Affairs, is seen between two audience members at the “Creating Change Through Art” event held at the Langley Air Force Base Theater, Virginia, Sept. 25. The painting was part of an art contest promoting healthy outlets that allow service members to cope with difficult emotions.

U.S. Air Force Retired William “Blister” Townsley leads the first two laps during the POW/ MIA 24-hour Recognition Run opening ceremony. (From right) U.S. Army Col. Edward Vedder, 633rd Air Base Wing vice commander and U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Vanessa Johnston, Air Combat Command Intelligence Directorate, 1A8XX Air Force Specialty manager, cut the ribbon during the POW/MIA 24-hour Recognition Run.

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the Langley Air Force Base Honor Guard post the colors during the POW/MIA 24-hour Recognition Run closing ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Sept. 21. The United States’ National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed across the nation on the third Friday of September each year.

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Hispanics One Endless Voice to Enhance Traditions

By Senior Master Sgt. Melinda Morris

633 AIR BASE WING EQUAL OPPORTUNITY JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA.

The 128th Aviation Brigade will host a Hispanic Heritage observance ceremony in the Fort Eustis Wylie Theater, Oct. 4, 2018 at 10 a.m.

The event will feature guest speaker, Michel Zajur, Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce founder and CEO, and will provide resources to advocate for Hispanic business owners, connecting diverse entrepreneurs.

Annually, the contributions of the Hispanic community to American society are recognized from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.

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vibrant traditions of faith, family, hard work and patriotism,” said President Donald J. Trump.

Through this month-long period of celebration, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico, Chile and Belize celebrate the anniversary of their independence.

On the 2010 Census forum, people of Spanish, Hispanic and/or Latino origin could identify themselves as Mexican, Mexican American, Chicano, Puerto Rican, Cuban, or another Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin.

Hispanic or Latino is not designated as a race, but as a declaration because the term refers to Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish cultures or origins regardless of race.

“We are extremely grateful to all Hispanic-American men and women who have served and are currently serving in our Armed Forces,” said U.S. Army Col. Jennifer Walkawicz, 733rd Mission Support Group commander. “It is important that we celebrate Hispanic-American contri-

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

Dorian Gramajo and Tanya Fiske, dance instructors, teach audience volunteers how to perform the Merengue during the National Hispanic Heritage Month ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 22, 2017. National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.

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TOP: James Sneddon, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron lead firefighter, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jose Cancel, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron lead firefighter, participate in a fire training exercise. The firefighters train almost 20 hours a week to maintain their proficiency in their skills. SECOND ROW: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Isaac Sunnock, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron lead firefighter and Airman 1st Class Jacob Vuckovich, 633rd CES firefighter, participate in a live-fire training exercise. The exercise tested the firefighter’s ability to communicate and work together to respond to mishaps in a timely manner. A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron participates in a fire training exercise. The exercise tested the firefighter’s ability to communicate and work together to respond to mishaps in a timely manner. THIRD ROW: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kyle Gregory, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron lead firefighter, prepares a fire for a training exercise. U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Todd Wagner and U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Christian Paulson, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter. FOURTH ROW: U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Todd Wagner, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter and Staff Sgt. Isaac Sunnock, 633rd CES lead firefighter.

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fighters feel the heat during training

By Staff Sgt. Areca T. Bell

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

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron participated in live- re training exercises at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Sept.

19-20, 2018. The training tested the re ghter’s ability to communicate and work together to respond to mishaps in a timely manner. The re ghters train almost 20 hours a week to remain pro cient in their skills.

U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Areca T. Bell

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Isaac Sunnock, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron lead firefighter, participates in a live-fire training exercise. The firefighters train almost 20 hours a week to maintain their proficiency in their skills.

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Cloud-based Air Force learning ecosystem to give control and “21st Century speed” to airmen

By Dan Hawkins

AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND PUBLIC AFFAIRS JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIORANDOLPH, TEXAS (AFNS)

Air Education and Training Command officials announced the service’s new cloud-based learning ecosystem is currently in a beta test with four courses, with testing expected to complete in the summer of 2019 and full operational capability expected in early 2020.

The learning ecosystem will put students in control of their learning, allowing them to learn anywhere, anytime and on any device, breaking the long-held paradigm of the Air Force controlling the learning environment.

“In the past in the industrial age, when you come into the service, Airmen have been told

what to learn, when to learn and how to learn it,” said Lt. Gen. Steve Kwast, AETC commander.

“The learning ecosystem will put training in front of Airmen in a learner-centric way that is mobile and moves with 21st Century speed.”

Servicing about 800,000 users annually who complete up to one million courses per month, the Air Force Learning Services Ecosystem will provide a centralized data collection and distribution point for the core learning services, such as content development and delivery, student management, evaluation and testing, advanced analytics, and the Airmen Learning Record, which form the technological foundation of the service’s Continuum of Learning.

U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Chip Pons

Air Education and Training Command officials announced the service’s new cloud-based learning ecosystem is currently in a beta test with four courses, with testing expected to complete in the summer of 2019 and full operational capability expected in early 2020.

“Learning is so critical to Air Force readiness that we need a means to quantify and track it, which is what the learning ecosystem allows us to do,” said Dr. Matthew Stafford, AETC chief learning officer. “This will allow commanders at all levels to make better operational and developmental-investment decisions, enabling us to build the most effective, most innovative and most lethal multi-domain warfighters in Air Force history.”

Tracking a lifetime of education and training in one place, the Airman’s Learning Record will provide a one-stop shop to record all learning, whether it occurs in a specialized training or education program, on the job or off-duty, or even training with another military service.

Currently, Airmen’s learning is documented in multiple, stovepiped learning systems, with no central tracking mechanism in place to identify competencies, which can prevent commanders at all levels from putting Airmen

in the right positions to accomplish the mission.

“From the learning ecosystem, we’ll access the ALR, which is basically the collection of what Airmen know and what they can do in ways that haven’t been tracked before,” Stafford said. “Again, learning gained through education, training and experience.”

Once fully operational, the learning ecosystem will be accessible to all Airmen through both .mil and .com environments so anyone can access the training they need from work, home or any mobile device. As part of experiential learning, the intent is to provide users with an alternate two-factor authentication capability to accommodate learning on mobile devices, or “bring your own devices,” as well as mission partners who do not have a common-access card, such as the Delayed Entry Program, international partners, and dependents.

Inside the learning ecosystem, Airmen will also see integrated social and technology components as well. With the Com-

munities of Interest section, users will have access to different social-based communities of interest based on the Airman’s Air Force Specialty Code, providing a collaborative environment for Airmen to talk with other Airmen, supervisors or instructors about learning. The technology sandbox adds the ability to test out new software, such as gaming applications, inside the ecosystem without disrupting the existing capabilities.

For instructors, the learning ecosystem will provide the ability to track how well Airmen are learning a subject, or if they are struggling, allows for courses to be adapted so Airmen get the most out of their learning.

“The Air Force has come to accept that innovation for the future is going to start with Airmen,” Stafford said. “That means we have to design our learning environments differently to promote that kind of ingenuity.”

For more information about the Continuum of Learning, visit https://www.aetc.af.mil/Continuum-of-Learning/.

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AIRFIELD | Testing port opening capabilities in

Exercise Turbo Distribution CONTINUED FROM 4

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derek Seifert

U.S. Army Spc. Hyeongmin Lee, 689th Rapid Port Opening Element, 832nd Transportation Battalion, 597th Transportation Brigade cargo specialist, requests medical assistance after a simulated injury during Exercise Turbo Distribution 18-02 at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, Sept. 9. The 689th RPOE was tested with several scenarios on how the unit would respond to a simulated injury, chemical attack or disease outbreak in the area.

week and 24 hours a day,” said U.S. Air Force Col. Justin Niederer, 821st CRG commander. “They have 12 hours once receiving the call to get ready, get on an aircraft and deploy anywhere in the world.”

The fast-paced mission of the 689th RPOE and 821st CRG requires Airmen and Soldiers who are proficient and confident in their career fields.

“It is a very rapid, fast moving, sometimes undefined requirements when you get out there and you don’t really know

what you need until you get there,” said Neiderer. “That’s why it’s important to have skilled, experienced and mature Airmen and Soldiers that come together to seamlessly bridge the gap that exists in a location, so we can accomplish what the TRANSCOM commander ask of us.”

The Army’s RPOE units, once deployed, can establish a sea- or air- port anywhere in the world and ensure operations are maintained for up to 60 days until follow-up forces are able to arrive and take command.

Shok Valley medic to receive Medal of Honor

By Devon L. Suits ARMY.MIL

WASHINGTON

A former medic with the 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) that heroically fought his way up a mountain to render aid to his Special Forces teammates and their Afghan commando counterparts will receive the Medal of Honor.

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The White House announced today that former Staff Sgt. Ronald J. Shurer II went above and beyond the call of duty April 6,

2008, while assigned to Special Operations Task Force — 33 in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom. He will receive the highest military award for valor at a White House ceremony, Oct. 1.

In April 2008, Shurer was assigned to support Special Forces operators working to take out high-value targets of the Hezeb Islami al Gulbadin in Shok Valley.

As the team navigated through the valley, a firefight quickly erupted, and a series of insurgent sniper fire, rocket-propelled grenades, and small arms and machine gun fire forced the unit into a defensive fighting position.

Around that time, Shurer received word that their forward assault element was also pinned down at another location, and the forward team had sustained multiple casualties.

With disregard for his safety, Shurer moved quickly through a hail of bullets toward the base of the mountain to reach the pinneddown forward element. While on

The White House announced that Staff Sgt. Ronald J. Shurer II will receive the Medal of Honor for going above and beyond the call of duty April 6, 2008, while assigned to Special Operations Task Force — 33 in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom.

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the move, Shurer stopped to treat a wounded teammate’s neck injury caused by shrapnel from a recent RPG blast.

After providing aid, Shurer spent the next hour fighting across several hundred meters and killing multiple insurgents.

Eventually, Shurer arrived to support the pinned down element and immediately rendered aid to four critically wounded U.S. units and 10 injured commandos until teammates arrived.

Soon after their arrival, Shurer and his team sergeant were shot at the same time. The medic ran

15 meters through a barrage of gunfire to help his sergeant. Despite a bullet hitting his helmet and a gunshot wound to his arm, Shurer pulled his teammate to cover and rendered care.

Moments later, Shurer moved back through heavy gunfire to help sustain another teammate that suffered a traumatic amputation to his right leg.

For the next several hours, Shurer helped keep the large insurgent force at bay while simultaneously providing care to his wounded teammates. Shurer’s actions helped save the lives of

all wounded casualties under his care.

Shurer also helped evacuate three critically wounded, nonambulatory, teammates down a near-vertical 60-foot cliff, all while avoiding rounds of enemy gunfire and falling debris caused by numerous air strikes.

Further, Shurer found a run of nylon webbing and used it to lower casualties while he physically shielded them from falling debris.

Shurer’s Medal of Honor was upgraded from a Silver Star upon review.

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month, at 650 Monroe Ave. Visitors are always welcome. renovations are underway at the Nealy Ave. location. The Joint Base Langley-Eustis will host a Club Connect event For more information, visit https://oldpointcomfort.toast- center should be fully operational from the Community Comfrom 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct 12, at the Langley AFB Exchange mastersclubs.org or call (757) 878-2204 or (757) 878-2977. mons by June 18. The AFRC hours of operation will remain the same: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. For more parking lot. Service members are encouraged to come toinformation, contact the AFRC at 764-3990 or 764-3994. gether to build or join new recreational hobbies, events and Free Technology Exhibit activities. For more information, call MSgt. Kayne Brady A free U.S. Air Force GovTech technology exhibit will be (757) 764-5877. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oct. 11 at the Bayview Common- 710th Combat Operations Squadron vacancies wealth Center. The event will feature more than 35 exhibiting The 710th Combat Operations Squadron currently has 11 organizations. For more information, contact Mark Tisone at officer (rated officers, 14NX) and 11 enlisted (intel, 1C5X1) Fishing at Browns Lake Reserve Air Force Security Code vacancies at Joint Base Catch and release fishing is allowed at Brown’s Lake on markt35854@aol.com or nicole.mitchell.1@us.af.mil.

Langley-Eustis. Rated officer vacancies are also available Fort Eustis, but only from the pier. Patrons are not permitat Shaw Air Force Base. The 710th COS is one of the Air ted to launch boats or kayaks off the shorelines to fish on Fort Eustis Commissary operating hours the lake, as doing so would cause disturbance of the lake The Fort Eustis Commissary will be open 7 days a week Force Reserve Command’s two Air Operations Center augsediment. The primary Land Use Control on the site is no beginning Sept. 10. Daily hours of operation are Sunday mentation units. Some AFSCs are eligible for a $300 travel disturbance of the lake sediment. For additional information, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday stipend. For inquiries, email 710COS.Workflow@us.af.mil or call (757) 826-7379. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Thursday from 9 call 757-225-1955. a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, call (757) 878-5966.

HQ ACC Protocol Special Duty

The HQ ACC Protocol office is seeking a highly motivated and professional SSgt to fill a local hire special duty assignment serving as a Protocol Specialist. The selected individual will be working with high level distinguished visitors and other duties as assigned. Applicants will be screened and interviewed prior to selection and must have a minimum of 2 years retainability to apply for this position. For more information, contact SMSgt Kendra Powell at 757-764-5044.

Oktoberfest 2018

Free Guitar Lessons

United States Air Force Heritage of America Band guitarist Tech. Sgt. Daniel Santos is conducting free beginner guitar lessons every Tuesday and Thursday from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the static display hangar DV room. Lessons are open to military members, civilian personnel, veterans and retirees. Members must bring their own guitar and smartphone.

Space is limited. To sign up, go to https://www.milsuite.mil/ book/people/daniel.b.santos2/blog/2018/08/13/free-guitarlesson. For more information, call (757) 759-6405.

The 633rd Force Support Squadron will host the annual JBLE Oktoberfest at 4:30 p.m., Sept. 28 in the Fort Eus- Electronics Recycling Drive tis Bowling Alley parking lot. The event will feature German The 192nd Medical Group is hosting an on-going electronfood and beer, an Om-pah band, costume and keg prizes, ics recycling drive to help raise funds for moral events. Items hay rides and more. For more information, visit www.jble- such as empty inkjet cartridges, cell phones & accessories, forcesupport.com.

GPS devices, calculators, ebook readers, iPods/MP3 players, digital & video cameras, PDAs, iPads/tablets and video game consoles can be dropped at 159 Sweeney Blvd, Bldg.

Free bodybuilding competition The 633rd Force Support Squadron will host a free body- 764, Room 109. For more information, call (757) 764-0127. building competition from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., Sept. 29, at Shellbank Fitness Center. All DoD card holders are eligible. Langley Exchange hours Competition classes will include bodybuilding, figure phyEffective July 2, the Langley Exchange will adjust the sique and bikini classic physique. For more information, call Monday through Friday hours of operation from 9 a.m. to (757) 225-8166 or contact donald.beaufort.1@us.af.mil.

7 p.m., due to decline in sales and foot traffic in the facility.

The new schedule will mirror the commissary closing time, maximizing workforce during operating hours.

2019 Officer Candidate School Hall of

Fame nominations

The 3rd Battalion, 11th Infantry (Officer Candidate School) is accepting nominations for induction into the 2019 OCS Hall of Fame class. Applications must be turned in no later than Oct. 1. Candidates will be notified of the OCS Hall of Fame board’s decision via telephone in Dec. 2018. The results will be posted on the OCS home page. For application requirements and more information, visit www.benning. army.mil/infantry/199th/ocs or contact CPT Jose Elizabeth at (706) 545-6932 or jose.f.elizabeth.mil@mail.mil.

633 ABW/EO Intakes and Closure

Due to workload and manning for Fort Eustis equal opportunity personnel, intakes will be made by appointment only until further notice. An intake package will be in the front lobby and provided as a resource for information. The Langley EO office will still accept and process walk-ins as available. The Joint Base Langley-Eustis EO offices will close on Fridays from 3 to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call (757) 764-5877/5878 or (757) 878-4797/0022.

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New Langley Legal Assistance Office

Langley Legal Assistance services moved May 21, 2018, to 45 Nealy Ave., Bldg. 15, Suite 115. All legal assistance services on Langley Air Force Base will now be conveniently located in the Mission Support Group Building, next to the ID Card Section and other support services. For notary services, powers of attorney or to file a claim, walk in hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 7:30 a.m., to 4:30p.m., and Thursday from 9 a.m., to 4:30 p.m. Wills, estate planning and other consultations are by appointment.

To schedule an appointment or to obtain more information call (757) 225-6107 or visit http://www.jble.af.mil/Units/AirForce/Langley-Law. Note that Fort Eustis Legal Assistance services have not changed (http://www.jble.af.mil/Fort-Eustis-Legal-Assistance). Also, you may stop by the Langley Law Center at 33 Sweeney Blvd, Bldg. 331 for directions to either of our JBLE Legal Assistance locations.

Hampton Roads Transit Route 118 is changing course

Effective May 20th, Hampton Roads Transit Route 118 will no longer enter Langley Air Force Base to drop off and pick up passengers. This will impact people who work on base and this decision was not made lightly or without research

by Hampton Roads. For more information, visit gohrt.com or call (757) 222-6100.

Tricare Prime Suffolk opens summer 2018

Tricare Prime Suffolk will open a Family Practice and Pediatric Clinic in summer 2018 at 7021 Harbour View Drive, Suffolk, Virginia. The clinic will open seven days a week for active duty, retirees and family members, with pharmacy pick-up available. Members can remain enrolled at their current location while waiting for the new clinic to open. To be placed on the waiting list, contact the local health benefits advisor.

Traffic calming serpentine

In accordance with Department of Defense guidance regarding defending installations, Fort Eustis will implement a munication skills? The Old Point Comfort Toastmasters Club Effective June 13, the Airman and Family Readiness Cen» See JBLE | 13 meets at 11:40 a.m., the first and third Wednesday of each ter will temporarily move to the Community Commons while

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Exchange will now be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Satellite Pharmacy Kiosk located inside traffic calming serpentine as a measure to increase the inthe commissary will continue to be open from 9 a.m. to stallation’s security posture May 1, 2018, on Washington Blvd 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. outbound lanes. The serpentine will reduce the number of outbound lanes from three to two. This will impact outbound traffic, especially during rush hour. The serpentine will remain Durand Entry Control Facility (NASA gate) in place until completion of the Active Vehicle Barrier project changes Security Forces personnel will no longer man the Durand which is expected in the month of August 2018.

Entry Control Facility (NASA Gate). Personnel will still have their credentials checked by guards at the main NASA gate, Kids Bowl Free Registered children receive certificates to bowl two free however, their credentials will not be checked again at the games a day this spring and summer at Langley Lanes. Visit Durand Entry Control Facility. NASA guards will still man www.KidsBowlFree.com/Airforce to register each child and their side of the Durand Entry Control Facility and will only receive free bowling passes every week by email. For more allow CAC holders (no dependent ID cards) to enter NASA property. Additionally, no commercial vehicles are allowed information, call (757) 764-2433. 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 Weekly Live Fire Schedule Friday.

Ranges, training areas, and associated facilities are Off Limits to personnel not engaged in scheduled firing, operations, or inspections/recons unless clearance is obtained in Worship hours for Catholic and Protestant serperson from Range Control Fire Desk (Bldg. 2432 Mulber- vices Bethel Chapel: ry Island Road) or a designated Range Control Technician.

• Saturday Catholic Reconciliation at 3:30 p.m.

All personnel are required to check in and out with range • Saturday Catholic Mass at 5 p.m. control before going into or departing any Range or Training • Sunday Protestant Community Service at 9 a.m. area. Range schedule until July 27: • Sunday Catholic Mass at 11 a.m.

Langley Main Chapel: DATE RANGES TIMES • Sunday Catholic Mass at 9 a.m.

Sept. 28 BTRAC, R1, R2, R5 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

• Sunday Protestant Gospel Service at 11 a.m.

Sept. 29 POF R3 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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

WILDLIFE HABITAT WORK R5, R6 6 a.m. to 12 p.m.

For more information call 764-7847 DEER HUNTING (YOUTH DAY) R5, R6 12 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 30 POF R3 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Oct. 1 BTRAC, R1, R4 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Manpower shortage impacts 633rd Oct. 2 BTRAC, R1, R4 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Medical Group services Oct. 3 BTRAC, R1, R2, R3 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The 633rd Medical Group strives to provide Trusted Care Oct. 4 BTRAC, R1, R2 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. to all they serve, while supporting many deployed and Oct. 5 BTRAC, R1, R3 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. home-station missions. Due to contract vacancies and mul-

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 walkin 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.

Pharmacy hours expanded

Effective immediately, the hours of operation for the Langley Hospital and Satellite Pharmacies will expand to better serve patients. The Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy 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

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tiple 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 questions regarding TRICARE benefits, or for enrollment assistance to locate the best medical facility to meet healthcare needs, contact the TRICARE Information line at 1-800-TRICARE or 1-800-874-2273.

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background check. The FCC will provide training and materials to get your business started. For more information, call Fort Eustis at 878-5584/5726 or Langley Air Force Base 7643585/2835.

Life lessons over lunch workplace study

Join the new Life Lessons over Lunch the first and third Thursdays of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the 633rd Mission Support Group Conference 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 non-denominational and open to all activeduty service members and lunch provided is free. For more information, contact the Langley Chapel at 633abw.hc@ us.af.mil.

Air Force Reserve hosts Palace Front-Palace Chase informational sessions The Air Force Reserve will host Palace Front-Palace Chase informational sessions the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month at 10 a.m., in the 633rd Force Support 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 reserved for Airmen over 180 days from separation who are interested in separating from Active Duty early. For more information, call 751-4825 or 846-7532.

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.

The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Family Child Care Program Company Grade Officer Council is looking for child care providers interested in a profes- welcomes members sional, portable career that will allow them to stay at home The Company Grade Officer Council will meet at 4:45 and run a home-based business. The program is available p.m., at the Bayview Commonwealth Center every third for children ages two weeks to 12 years old. Child care pro- Thursday of the month and is open to all Company Grade viders must be at least 18 years old, be able to read and » See JBLE | 14 speak English, be in good health, and willing to undergo a

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Requests and documents can be e-mailed to 633 FSS/ able for family members to be seen at an appointment or FSMPS Decorations Support at 633mss.dpmpe.decsup- during walk-in hours.

Officers. The council has an opening for a U.S. Army offiport@us.af.mil. cer on the council board. Join the council for professional The Official Passport Office is by appointment only. Do you know your Special Victims’ Counsel development, social events and fun. For more information, Walk-ins are accepted from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., for Pass- at JBLE? call 764-9954. port pickups and cancellations only.

The Special Victims’ Counsel at Joint Base Langley Eustis provides confidential legal advice and assistance, advocates Langley 5/6 club hosts monthly meetings Fort Eustis the voice and choice for sexual assault victims and protects The Langley 5/6 club will meet at 11:30 a.m., at the Bay650 Monroe Ave, Room 123 the rights and privacy interests of SAV, among other serview Commonwealth Center every second Wednesday Ft Eustis, VA 23604 vices. For more information or to reach the SVU, contact of every month. A guest speaker will visit the club every 757-878-0948 them at 225-1629. month to discuss various topics. Along with being a netCustomer Service Office’s customer service hours are working tool, the group meets to brainstorm fundraising op- Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (CAC priority portunities and membership drives. For more information, from 8 to 9:30 a.m.). Walk-ins are accepted until 3 p.m. Langley Toastmasters meeting The Langley Toastmasters meet at the Commu¬nity call 764-0507.

All appointments are made online only. Please visit Commons every sec¬ond and fourth Wednesday of the https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil/appointment/ month at noon.

For additional information, call at 225-5610, Air Force Reserve Technician recruiting default.aspx to make an appointment. or 225-7377 .

If you are looking to join the Air Force Reserve or to fill a Please visit http://www.cac.mil/Portals/53/Documents/ General Schedule job, both can be done as an Air Reserve required_docs.pdf for information on identification and Technician. For information, contact Tech. Sgt. Erin Debourg, documentation requirements for ID card Issuance/Re- Military Tuition Assistance briefing Prior to the first use of Military Tuition Assistance, Serregional ART recruiter, at erin.debourg@us.af.mil or (910) newal and DEERS enrollments. vice members are required to attend an initial TA briefing 237-8848. to ensure rules, roles and user responsibilities are clearly Other RAPIDS/DEERS Locations: Wylie Theater hosts Chapel Next Sunday services Please visit https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/rsl/ for locations understood.

Currently, the briefings are conducted in room 130 at the Join Chapel Next at the Wylie Theater from 10 a.m. to and information on other RAPIDS/DEERS sites in the area.

Education Center the first three Fridays of every month at 9 11:30 a.m., on Sundays for contemporary Christian worship. For service capability and hours of operation call ahead. a.m.

Initial TA briefings will be conducted in room 123 at the For more information, call 878-2257.

Education Center each Tuesday at 9 a.m. For more informaJBLE CAC/ID Customer Service Hours: tion, contact the Education Center at 764-2962 or 633fss.

Transportation Museum change to LANGLEY fsde.eo@us.af.mil.

Walk-in: Mon. – Fri. 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. hours of operation Appointments: Mon. – Fri 8:00 a.m. – 3:40 p.m.

The United States Army Transportation Museum on Fort MPS Customer Service hours of operation CAC Only Hours: Mon. – Tues. 7:30 – 9:30 a.m.

Eustis hours of operation has changed. The previous hours The Langley MPS Customer Service changed the servicThurs. – Fri. 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. of Tuesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., has ing process of customers and the hours of operation due to changed to Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 a large increase of the servicing population.

Commercial: 765-2270 | Fax: 764-4683 p.m.

45 Nealy Ave, Bldg. 15 Wing A, Hours: Mon. – Tues.

7:30 a.m. – 4p.m.

Suite 114, Hampton, VA 23665 Trespass Notice Thurs. - Frid.

7:30 a.m. – 4p.m.

The Langley small arms firing range, adjacent area and Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

EUSTIS the bullet impact area to the rear of the range are off-limits Walk-in: Mon. – Fri. 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Walk-in: Mon. – Fri. 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. to all personnel. The firing range maintains 24-hour operaCAC Only Hours: Mon. – Tues.

7:30 – 9:30 a.m.

Appointments: Mon. – Fri. 8:00 a.m. – 4 p.m. tions, seven days a week and is not open for the use of priThurs.

– Fri. 7:30 – 9:30 a.m.

CAC Only Hours: Mon. – Tues. 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. vately owned weapons. Due to gunfire, trespassing in this Wednesday no CAC only hours Thurs. – Fri. 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. area is illegal and dangerous. For more information, contact Combat Arms at 764-4785 or 574-4785.

Commercial: 878-0948 | Fax: 878-0942 Personnel who need dependent ID cards should com-

633rd Force Support Squadron RAPIDS/DEERS location information

Langley Air Force Base 45 Nealy Ave, Wing A, Suite 114 Hampton, VA 23665 757-764-2270 Customer Service Office’s customer service hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 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 hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and closed between 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday.

650 Monroe Ave, Room 123, Fort Eustis, VA 23604

plete a DD Form 1172-2 and have it available for family members to be seen after 9:30 a.m. (during the walk-in hours or Anyone interested in scheduling an appointment can appointment time). do so by accessing the RAPIDS Site Locator at the folAppointments: Mon. – Fri. 9:30 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. lowing links: Langley: https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil/ Appointments are for issuing ID cards, DEERs transacappointment/building.aspx?BuildingId=573. tions, citizenship applications, SGLI/FSGLI and any other acEustis: https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil/ap- tions done by the MPS Customer Service (except Passport/ pointment/building.aspx?BuildingId=228.

Visa applications and Awards and Decorations sections).

Additionally, there are several ID Card Issuance Offices The appointment system allows everyone the opportunity located across the Hampton Roads Region. Use the fol- to schedule an appointment. lowing link to search for locations nearest you. https://rapTo schedule an appointment, visit the following link: idsppointments.dmdc.osd.mil/appointment/default.aspx. https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil/appointment/ Sponsors who need dependent ID cards reissued may building.aspx?BuildingId=573. complete in advance the DD Form 1172-2 and have it availFor more information, call 764-2270.

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3 1 HOW TO QUALIFY: 1.BE IN CURRENT ACTIVE DUTY STATUS IN THE U.S. MILITARY (NAVY, ARMY, AIR FORCE, MARINES, NATIONAL GUARD, COAST GUARD AND ACTIVE RESERVE) OR A U.S. MILITARY INACTIVE RESERVE (I.E., READY RESERVE) THAT IS PART OF THE INDIVIDUAL READY RESERVE, SELECTED RESERVE AND INACTIVE NATIONAL GUARD. RETIRED MILITARY PERSONNEL ARE NOT ELIGIBLE EXCEPT FOR RETIREES OR VETERANS HONORABLY DISCHARGED WITHIN ONE YEAR OF SERVICE. HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS OF ELIGIBLE QUALIFYING MILITARY PERSONNEL ARE ALSO ELIGIBLE. 2.PROVIDE VERIFIABLE PROOF OF MILITARY STATUS OR ACTIVE SERVICE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE: LEAVE AND EARNING STATEMENT, MILITARY IDENTIFICATION CARD OR VETERANS/RETIREE DD FORM -214. 3.RECEIVE A SALARY SUFFICIENT TO COVER ORDINARY LIVING EXPENSES AND PAYMENTS FOR YOUR TOYOTA. 4.RECEIVE CREDIT APPROVAL THROUGH A TOYOTA DEALER AND TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. INCENTIVE OFFERED BY TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC. ON LEASE CONTRACTS INCENTIVE MUST BE APPLIED TOWARD THE AMOUNT DUE AT LEASE SIGNING OR DELIVERY WITH ANY REMAINDER APPLIED TOWARD THE CAPITALIZED COST REDUCTION. ON FINANCE CONTRACTS, INCENTIVE MUST BE APPLIED TOWARD THE DOWN PAYMENT. ONE INCENTIVE PER FINANCE OR LEASE TRANSACTION. NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE TOYOTA COLLEGE GRADUATE INCENTIVE PROGRAM. FINANCE OR LEASE CONTRACT MUST BE DATED BY OCTOBER 1, 2018 FOR INCENTIVE OFFER. THE MILITARY INCENTIVE PROGRAM IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR TERMINATION AT ANY TIME. OFFERS ON APPROVED CREDIT TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS THROUGH A PARTICIPATING TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. TERMS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS APPLY, INCLUDING A MAXIMUM TERM OF 72 MONTHS ON RETAIL AND 48 MONTHS ON LEASE FINANCE CONTRACTS. PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE AT PARTICIPATING DEALERS IN MARYLAND, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, PENNSYLVANIA, AND DELAWARE; AND MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN ALL STATES. NOT ALL APPLICANTS WILL QUALIFY. SEE PARTICIPATING DEALER FOR DETAILS. 2PURCHASERS CAN RECEIVE $750 CASH BACK FROM TOYOTA ON COROLLA HATCHBACK (EXCLUDES SEDAN), $1000 CASH BACK FROM TOYOTA ON 4RUNNER (EXCLUDES TRD PRO),TACOMA (EXCLUDES TRD PRO) OR CAMRY, $1750 CASH BACK FROM TOYOTA ON HIGHLANDER (EXCLUDES HYBRIDS), UP TO $2500 CASH BACK FROM TOYOTA ON TUNDRA CREW MAX, $3000 CASH BACK FROM TOYOTA ON RAV4, SIENNA OR SEQUOIA; OR CAN APPLY CASH BACK TO DOWN PAYMENT. ALL OFFERS: OFFERS MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH OTHER OFFERS UNLESS SPECIFIED OTHERWISE. DEALER FEES ARE EXTRA. VEHICLE SHOWN MAY BE PROTOTYPE AND/OR SHOWN WITH OPTIONS. ACTUAL MODEL MAY VARY. DELIVERY MUST BE TAKEN FROM DEALER STOCK BY 10/1/18 AND IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. LEASE, APR AND CASH BACK OFFERS MAY NOT BE COMBINED. SEE PARTICIPATING CENTRAL ATLANTIC TOYOTA DEALER FOR DETAILS. OFFERS END 10/1/18. 3TOYOTACARE COVERS NORMAL FACTORY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE FOR 2 YEARS OR 25,000 MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. 24-HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE IS ALSO INCLUDED FOR 2 YEARS AND UNLIMITED MILES. THE NEW VEHICLE CANNOT BE PART OF A RENTAL OR COMMERCIAL FLEET, OR A LIVERY/TAXI VEHICLE. SEE TOYOTA DEALER FOR DETAILS AND EXCLUSIONS. VALID ONLY IN THE CONTINENTAL U.S. AND ALASKA. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE DOES NOT INCLUDE PARTS AND FLUIDS, EXCEPT EMERGENCY FUEL DELIVERY.