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The Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia community participated in the Toys for Tots donation drive during this holiday season from Nov. 8 – Dec. 5, 2018.

U.S. Service members, civilians and families from JBLE donated over 6,600 toys for the Marine Toys for Tots program this year and finished off the donation campaign with a run on Dec. 6, 2018.

The Toys for Tots program was created in 1947 by U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Bill Hendricks. The first donation drive consisted of Hendricks and his unit donating 5,000 toys to children in the Los Angeles, California area.

One U.S. Army Soldier from Charlie Company, 222nd Aviation Regiment, 1st Battalion, 128th Avn. Brigade donat-

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

U.S. Army Soldiers and U.S. Marine Corps Marines load boxes of toys onto a truck during the Toys for Tots donation drive at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Dec. 3, 2018. Some of the toys donated include bicycles, games and toy cars.

ed over $1,000 worth of toys this year.

U.S. Army Pvt. Ian Smith, Advanced Individual Training student, was directly impacted by a similar gesture when he was a child that changed his perspective on giving back.

“When I was about eight years old, my parents got divorced and my mom

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Boxes of toys are collected during the Toys for Tots donation drive at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Dec. 3, 2018. The JBLE community collected more than 6,600 toys in 2018 for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve program.

couldn’t afford to take care of two kids and a dog,” Smith said. “We went a long time where we didn’t know where our next meal was coming from.”

As that time in his life continued, Smith’s father came back and started spending time with him, which consisted mostly of, going to Walmart for up to eight hours a day just looking at everything in the store.

“During one of the many trips to Walmart with my dad during this time, I was staring at a new nerf gun that just came out,” Smith said. “There was a guy standing next me, I think he was getting one for his son, I guess he saw how much I wanted [the nerf gun] and he ended up buying it for me and a bunch of accessories and batteries to get me started. I wanted to be that person to give a toy to someone in that situation.”

Just as Smith was impacted when he was a young child by a giving stranger, the JBLE community donated toys for less fortunate children. The Marine Toys for Tots program distributes over 18 million toys to 7 million children annually.

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Trees for Troops brings cheer to families, one tree at a time

By Senior Airman Tristan Biese

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

Dreary weather did not diminish the holiday spirit of U.S. service members as they walked back and forth carrying tightly wrapped evergreen trees from a shipping truck to Bethel Park and Schultz Plaza at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Dec. 7, 2018.

With each breath the U.S. Army Soldiers and U.S. Air Force Airmen took as they carried the trees, a small cloud escaped their lips. However, smiles covered their faces and holiday music filled the air as they unpacked the 550 trees donated by tree farms in the northeast U.S. and Canada.

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tristan Biese

U.S. Army Spc. Sergio Barbel, 331st Transportation Company, 11th Trans. Battalion, 7th Trans. Brigade (Expeditionary) watercraft engineer, ties a tree to the top of a car during the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation’s Trees for Troops program at Joint Base LangleyEustis, Virginia, Dec. 7, 2018. Fort Eustis has participated in the program for 13 years, while this was the fourth year for Langley Air Force Base.

Once the ground was filled with rows of trees packed tightly together, service members and their families began to pour in, searching for their perfect tree.

For many, having a real tree for the

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Right) U.S. Army Spc. Olander Albright, 612th Movement Control Team, 53rd Transportation Battalion, 7th Trans. Brigade (Expeditionary) movement specialist, assists Stephanie Fraley, spouse of Staff Sgt. Brian Fraley, 128th Aviation Brigade instructor, during the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation’s Trees for Troops program at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Dec. 7, 2018.

holidays is a family tradition and is the goal of the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation’s Trees for Troops giveaway program to continue the tradition.

“This is our first year here and we are excited to have a real tree,” said Asha Simelton, spouse of U.S. Army Sgt. James Simelton, 331st Transportation Company, 11th Trans. Battalion, 7th Trans.

Brigade (Expeditionary) watercraft operator. “My kids love the tree and I can’t wait to decorate it with them.”

All trees donated were adorned with written notes from families who donated to the tree farms, wishing service members and their families a happy holiday season.

The holiday season is a time to spend with family and friends, and for some, it is about giving back to the community.

Whether donating trees or just helping families carry their trees back to their vehicles, the Trees for Troops program provides that opportunity.

“I’m not really in it for myself, I’m just here to help out and do what I can,” said U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joseph Gonzales, 733rd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operator. “There are families out there that unfortunately, aren’t able to afford things like this, so if

I can help in any way, I’ll do it.”

Due to the amount of tree farms reducing every year, tree prices have increased. The Trees for Troops program provides holiday trees at no cost to active duty, Reserve and National Guard service members, as well as retirees and Department of Defense civilian employees.

According to Michael Farist, 633rd Force Support Squadron warehouse manager, since the trees are free, they are in high demand and it is recommend to arrive early to the event.

The number of trees began to dwindle as the thirteenth year at Fort Eustis and fourth year at Langley Air Force Base of the Trees for Troops program came to an end.

Volunteers assisted families in carrying their new tree and strapped it tightly the roof of their vehicle, making sure to check it twice to ensure sure it wasn’t going anywhere on the drive home.

With their new trees, families thanked the volunteers with smiles on their faces and drove off, leaving only two final words – “happy holidays.”

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Time running out to opt into Blended Retirement System

By Gary Sheftick

ARMY NEWS SERVICE WASHINGTON

Less than a month remains for Soldiers to opt into the Blended Retirement System and so far only 19 percent of those eligible have switched to the new plan.

Pentagon officials are concerned many Soldiers will be missing out on benefits under BRS that they can take with them if they leave the Army before serving 20 years.

One key benefit of the new retirement system is that Soldiers can keep their money from the Thrift Savings Plan — including government contributions and matching funds — when they leave the service.

Under BRS, Soldiers will receive matching funds from the government every paycheck for their TSP contributions on up to 5 percent of their earnings. And

if they decide to leave service before retiring, they will be able to keep those funds.

“This is an opportunity for Soldiers to get something, whether they serve to retirement or not,” said Henry Manning, a senior official with the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs.

He and Maj. Yungsong Han with that office have travelled to a number of installations across the Army to brief Soldiers on the new retirement system.

“We find 80 percent of the people in the audience say that they’re going to retire,” Manning said, “while the reality is that probably only 20 percent of them will actually retire.

“If you’re somebody who plays the odds, chances are opting in would be a better thing for you to do,” he said.

The clock is ticking, though, he added.

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their service this year automatically fall under the new retirement plan, Congress gave existing troops until Dec. 31 to opt into BRS. Active-duty Soldiers who had fewer than 12 years of service as of Dec. 31, 2017 are eligible; and so are reserve-component members with fewer than 4,320 points.

For those who do not stay in 20 years, opting into BRS is definitely beneficial, Manning said. “At least when you walk away, you walk away with the funds that the government has contributed (to TSP.)” About 350,000 active-duty service members have opted into BRS so far, but the percentage of Marines who have chosen the new system is double the percentage of Soldiers. About 48 percent of eligible Marines have switched to BRS. Manning explained that’s because the Corps required all Marines to fill out a form, whether they wanted to stay with the legacy plan or opt into the new. Other services only required those who want to change to go online and sign up.

All eligible Soldiers, however, were supposed to take online training this year concerning BRS. A total of 93 percent from both active and reserve components have completed that online training, Han said.

Installation personal financial managers have also been training in BRS and

“If you’re somebody who plays the odds, chances are opting in would be a better thing for you to do.”

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“Soldiers are still vacillating on whether they want to opt in,” Manning said. “If you’re not certain, you definitely want to opt in, because at least you walk away with some money at the end of your tour.”

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TREE LIGHTING BRINGS HOLIDAY CHEER TO MILITARY FAMILIES

By Senior Airman Tristan Biese

633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

(Right)U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Paul Benenati, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command deputy chief of staff, (left) U.S. Army Col. Jennifer Walkawicz, 733rd Mission Support Group commander, and (middle) Trevor Horacek, son of U.S. Army Pfc. Andrew Horacek, 149th Seaport Operation Company, 10th Battalion, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) cargo specialist, pull a lever to light the tree during the Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony at Fort Eustis, Virginia, Dec. 7, 2018. The ceremony included music, entertainment, a holiday social and photos with Santa Claus.

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tristan Biese

(Left) Evan and (right) Trevor Horacek, sons of U.S. Army Pfc. Andrew Horacek, 149th Seaport Operation Company, 10th Battalion, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) cargo specialist, talk to Santa Clause after the Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony at Fort Eustis, Virginia, Dec. 7, 2018.

The first Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony at Fort Eustis was hosted in 1955.

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tristan Biese

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A decoration hangs from the Christmas tree during the Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, Dec. 6, 2018. This year marked the 51st annual tree lighting ceremony at Langley.

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

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

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tristan Biese

Families participate in arts and crafts after the Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony at Lang- U.S. Army Col. Jennifer Walkawicz, 733rd Mission Support Group commander, speaks during the Holiday Tree ley Air Force Base, Virginia, Dec. 6, 2018. After the tree lighting, families made their Lighting ceremony at Fort Eustis, Virginia, Dec. 7, 2018. way to a tent with crafts, snacks, refreshment and Santa Claus.

The ceremony is held at the beginning of December each year to celebrate the holiday season with U.S. service members and their families.

U.S. Air Force Col. Sean Tyler, 633rd Air Base Wing commander, gives opening remarks during the Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, Dec. 6, 2018. Members of the JBLE You Tune Kareoke Club sang ‘Here comes Santa Claus’ for his scheduled arrival at Langley.

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

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tristan Biese

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Paul Benenati, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command deputy chief of staff, sings during the Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony at Fort Eustis, Virginia, Dec. 7, 2018. The celebration ended with a visit from Santa Claus, crafts and food.

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tristan Biese

The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Band performs carols during the Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony at Fort Eustis, Virginia, Dec. 7, 2018. During the ceremony, holiday lights covered transportation equipment such as a helicopter, cargo truck and locomotive engine car.

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JBLE highlights holiday safety

By Beverly Joyner

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

When people are busy decorating, shopping, entertaining or traveling during the holiday season, the rush to complete their to-do lists could lead to a lack of emphasis on proper safety practices.

To encourage the Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia community to remain vigilant and recognize potential safety hazards that could affect the well-being of their families, the 633rd Air Base Wing Safety Office offers the following holiday safety tips to keep community members safe and secure during the season.

Decorations and gift wrap Decorations should be nonflammable or flame-retardant and should never be placed near heating vents or fireplaces.

Sharp or breakable glass ornaments can be a risk for children and must be kept out of their reach.

Before using electric lights check for frayed wires, broken or cracked sockets and excessive wear.

Do not dispose of gift wrapping paper in the fireplace since chemicals can build up and cause an explosion.

Decorative ribbon should be kept away from small children; any piece seven inches or longer could wrap around a child’s neck and cause injuries.

Christmas tree safety When selecting live Christmas trees the needles should be fresh, green and hard to pull off the branches.

Placing the tree near a heat source such as a fireplace or vent can cause it to dry out more quickly and pose a fire hazard.

Use a large, sturdy tree stand so children can’t pull the tree down. Keep the stand filled with water at all times, and cut off about two inches of the trunk to expose fresh wood for better water absorption.

Artificial Christmas trees should be labeled as fire resistant. If the tree is purchased with lights already attached, look for the Underwriters Laboratory label, which means that it has been tested for safety.

Never use lighted candles on or near trees; use indoor lights, not outdoor lights, to decorate your tree. Do not use light strands on aluminum trees.

Do not overload electrical outlets or leave electric lights unattended. Use only lighting certified by the Underwriters Laboratory.

Toy shopping To promote toy safety and smart purchasing practices during the holiday season, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, in conjunction with the Retail Industry Leaders Association, Safe Kids Worldwide and Toy Association offers the following tips for shoppers.

Check the labels and follow age guidance and other safety information on toy packaging.

Avoid toys with small parts such as magnets, marbles

Photo by Consumer Product Safety Commission

The Consumer Product Safety Commission, in conjunction with the Retail Industry Leaders Association, Safe Kids Worldwide and Toy Association, is promoting toy safety and smart shopping practices during the holiday season.

The campaign, Know the ABCs of Toy Safety, is designed to help guide consumers and provide toy safety awareness during the holidays and all year long. Safe toy purchasing tips include choosing toys that match your child’s interests and abilities as well as your family’s play environment.

and small balls.

Choose toys that match your child’s interests and abilities as well as your family’s play environment.

Purchase safety gear for scooters and other riding toys.

Ensure that children’s helmets are sized to fit and are worn properly at all times.

Know your seller and purchase toys only from retailers that you know and trust; research to find out which toys have been recalled.

Traveling during colder months Before getting on the road for holiday road trips, prepare your vehicle for the season by getting a winter tuneup, adding antifreeze and switching to winter weight oil.

Check the National Weather Service forecast for travel advisories and be prepared to postpone your trip during inclement weather.

Keep your gas tank over half full and carry emergency

supplies including a cell phone, food and water, flashlight, first-aid kit, blankets, a shovel, flares, sand and tire chains.

Let someone know your destination and when you are expected to arrive. Ask them to notify authorities if you are late.

Do not drive if you are tired or have been drinking.

If you are stranded on the road during a winter storm and the roadways are impassable, the safest choice is to stay in your vehicle.

While celebrating the holidays with their families, the JBLE community is encouraged to use risk management planning to make sound decisions and help reduce safety-related hazards.

For more information about holiday safety, contact the 633rd ABW Safety Office at Langley at 764-5057 or Fort Eustis at 501-8224 or visit www.cpsc.gov.

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Holiday blues: Let’s talk about it

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

As a U.S. Army Soldier scrolls through his social media feed of happy family photos, friends reuniting at his old stomping grounds and his cousins preparing for their baby’s first Christmas, he drags his finger across the screen, remembering Christmases of years past, and he’s reminded he hasn’t even met his newest family member yet.

This Christmas is much different from the warm memories of celebrating the holidays at home.

The military mission set does not always allow for trips home for the holidays. And for some service members, this may even be their first holiday season away from home. So it’s easy to understand how deeply some people may be affected by distance and loneliness.

The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Behavioral Health Clinics work to offer convenient and diversified services to active duty members battling personal hardships that

may be intensified during the holiday season.

“This can be a hard time of the year for a lot of people,” said Kathryn Warren, U.S. Army Medical Department Activity Behavioral Health Service Line social worker at McDonald Army Health Center. “We tend to serve a younger population in the military and it can be hard to break away from family traditions that we are used to being a part of. Reaching out to others is really important because not everyone has a good support system, especially in a new environment.”

Active duty members assigned to JBLE are encouraged to visit either Behavioral Health Clinics located on Fort Eustis and Langley Air Force Base. The clinics offer members a wide range of targeted services under the guidance of certified providers for: · Depression · Anxiety · Post-traumatic stress disorder · Effects stemming from traumatic brain injuries

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· Individual or group therapy sessions · The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program · Family Advocacy counseling for family violence, marriage enrichment, parenting classes, stress and anger management · The Substance Abuse Disorder Clinic “It’s as easy as just walking in,” said U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kyle Lahtinen, 633rd Medical Operations Squadron mental health technician at Langley AFB. “We have a technician assigned to counsel individuals who walk in to seek treatment.

The technician will talk with the individual about what brought them in, assess for safety and then tailor a treatment plan to fit their needs.”

According to Lahtinen, a spike in suicide rates can be observed not only during the holiday season, but also in the weeks following. Lahtinen said it may take some time for thoughts and feelings to sink in, so it’s important to remain vigilant of mood changes in oneself as well as changes in friends or coworkers.

Both Lahtinen and Warren agreed that having open conversations about the topic is key in combating the stigma that surrounds seeking mental health services.

“I think it’s important for people who have benefited from therapy to share their experience with others, as long as they are comfortable doing so,” Warren said.

“Continued support for an individual as they go through therapy is incredibly important as well. We have to remember that they do not have a scarlet letter on them just because they needed a new set of tools to help through a difficult period.”

Although the behavioral clinics operate during normal business hours Monday through Friday, service members in need can go to the U.S. Air Force Hospital Langley emergency room where an oncall mental health technician will meet the member for support.

“Reaching out to us for help is the same as someone signing up to work with a personal trainer,” Warren said. “If you’re trying to target a group of muscles, you’re going to go work with somebody who knows what they’re doing. And therapy works the same way. You don’t have to shoulder problems all by yourself.”

For more information on behavioral health services, call 764-6840 or 314-7557.

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VETERANS SHARE PAST SERVICE, WHY THEY CONTINUE TO SERVE

By Staff Sgt. Areca T. Bell

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

It is no secret that Joint Base Langley-Eustis has a large retiree community. Though they have left the service, many veterans choose to give back to the armed service community by volunteering their time at various on-base agencies.

Some of these veterans sat down to share why they continue to serve today.

1. Robert Rehak Robert Rehak is a retired captain that volunteers at the 633rd Medical Group Satellite Pharmacy. Rehak, a native of Cicero,

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

Robert Rehak is a retired captain that volunteers at the 633rd Medical Group Satellite Pharmacy on Joint Base LangleyEustis, Virginia. Rehak, a native of Cicero, Illinois, served for 27 years in the U.S. Army Air Corps and Air Force. He enlisted in June of 1940 and served as an airborne radio operator and plane lead before commissioning and becoming a T-33 Shooting Star pilot.

Illinois, served for 27 years in the U.S. Army Air Corps and Air Force. He enlisted in June of 1940 and served as an airborne radio operator and plane lead before commissioning and becoming a T-33 Shooting Star pilot.

Now as a pharmacy volunteer, Rehak helps provide faster service to JBLE’s customers as they pick up prescriptions. He made the decision to serve as a volunteer to give something back. He said “I felt I ought to do something because I got sort of tired playing golf five days a week.”

When asked to describe his impression of military service, Rehak said “Fantastic. Greatest thing I could imagine. I had a lot of travel, went to a lot of places. I really never had an assignment that I didn’t like. Yep-couldn’t beat that.”

Rehak enjoyed his time in the service so much so that he said he would go back in if the military would have him.

“I think I could pass the exam,” he said. “Yes, of course.

I don’t know about flying--my eyes are not as good.”

2. Paul Rizzo Paul Rizzo is a retired lieutenant colonel that volunteers at the 633rd MDG Satellite Pharmacy. Rizzo, a native of New York, served for 21 years in the U.S. Army. He commissioned in 1952 and served as an infantry officer, honor guard member, Counterintelligence Corps agent, Reserve Officers’ Training Corps teacher and historian.

“I actually, honest to God, went to college so I could go into the ROTC then, into the Army,” said Rizzo. “My dad was in the Army Air Corp dur-

ing World War II and I really thought, well, it was my duty to serve my country--that was my goal.”

Like Rehak, Rizzo also assists with helping pharmacy customers obtain their prescriptions.

However, before joining the pharmacy staff, Rizzo worked at the information desk at the main hospital, where he helped visitors navigate the hallways or answered any questions people may have.

“I felt that it would be good to do something of a worthwhile nature,” he said. “I enjoy it. It also gives my wife and I a little bit of time apart from each other. It gives me some time with other people. Working with

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

Paul Rizzo is a retired lieutenant colonel that volunteers at the 633rd Medical Group Satellite Pharmacy on Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. Rizzo, a native of New York, served for 21 years in the U.S. Army.

Rizzo commissioned in 1952 and served as an infantry officer, honor guard member, Counterintelligence Corps agent, Reserve Officers’ Training Corps teacher and historian.

others is enjoyable and you feel like you’re doing good.”

3. Rodney Venables Rodney Venables is a retired major that volunteers at JBLE. Venables, a native of York, Pennsylvania, served for 26 years in the U.S. Air Force.

He enlisted in 1958 and was tasked with the job of manning the television studios at North American Aerospace Defense Command Headquarters, before commissioning and becoming an aircraft maintenance officer.

Venables decided to volunteer after his wife urged him to get out of the house and find something to do.

“I’m 80 now, so I kind of did things around the house, you know then, to be honest, the wife kicked me out of the house,” said Venables. “She said, ‘you’re underfoot all the time, you need to get out so I can have some time alone.’ I said ‘okay.’”

In his hunt to find a past time, Venables began working at the 633rd Mission Support Group Retirement Activities Office and the 633rd MDG Satellite Pharmacy.

At the Retirement Activities Office Venables helps retirees and their families with making appointments, and provides information to guide customers or solve problems, such as pay inaccuracies. However, when he is at the pharmacy he assists members with filling out a yearly form to get their insurance information squared away.

“I work two days a week over (at the Satellite Pharmacy) and two days a week here at the Retirement Activities Office,” said Venables. “So, I’ve got it four days a week. I have a reason

to get up in the morning, and shave and shower and get going.”

Venables said he’s enjoyed his Air Force career and encourages Airmen to do the same while seizing every opportunity provided to them.

“Take advantage over the many, many opportunities that there are in the Air Force to get ahead,” he said. “Take advantage of them, get all the education you can and move up as high as you dare to go or are capable of going. It’s a great life.”

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

Rodney Venables is a retired major that volunteers at the 633rd Mission Support Group and 633rd Medical Group Satellite Pharmacy on Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. Venables, a native of York, Pennsylvania, served for 26 years in the U.S. Air Force. He enlisted in 1958 and was tasked with the job of manning the television studios at North American Aerospace Defense Command Headquarters before commissioning and becoming an aircraft maintenance officer.

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Gen. David Goldfein is the chief of staff for the U.S. Air Force Defense News

US Air Force chief of staff: Our military must harness the potential of multidomain operations By: Gen. David Goldfein Faced with the seemingly impossible task of solving the puzzle of the German military coding machine commonly known as “Enigma” during World War II, British mathematician Alan Turing and his team used a new kind of technology. They built a computing machine that foreshadowed the age of software and algorithms, breaking a code that the Germans changed every 24 hours.

Turing’s legacy is profound, in war and peace. Today, anyone who has spent time on the internet or social media can’t help but have noticed the speed by which algorithms help companies direct targeted advertisements to us — in seconds and minutes — based on their ability to track online interests and behaviors.

It is no overstatement to say that the same kind of intuitive speed in understanding and directing information is what our military needs in order to win future wars. This new kind of warfare

will require us to defend against and attack foes on land and sea as well as in the air, space and cyberspace. In military parlance, the term for this is “multidomain operations,” an ungainly phrase that has nonetheless become a major focus for each of the military services, including my own, the U.S. Air Force.

The term is in vogue now for good reason: Whoever figures out how to quickly gather information in various “domains” and just as quickly direct military actions will have the decisive advantage in battle.

Figuring out how to master multidomain warfare will be difficult, but do it we must. History has many lessons here.

One analogy I like dates to the American Revolution. As British military forces were preparing to attack Lexington and Concord, patriots devised a simple system to alert Colonial troops. They hung lanterns in the Old North Church in Boston — one if by land, and two if by sea. But how many lanterns would the

patriots have hung if the British decided to conduct multidomain operations and attack from both the land and the sea?

This would have created a dilemma because they would have to choose to either divide their force and defend both approaches or choose one to defend.

However, the patriots had no need to worry about this because the British did not have the ability to control a split force using both land and sea approaches. Without a suitable command-andcontrol system, a military force cannot effectively take advantage of multidomain operations.

What are the steps to getting the Air Force ready for multi-domain operations?

Gen. David Goldfein, the Air Force Chief of Staff explains the next steps for the service as they prepare for multi-domain warfare.

Fast forward to today. Having the ability to credibly attack enemies independently by land, sea, air, space or

13 cyberspace — or all at once — creates untenable dilemmas. I’d like our adversaries to always be in the lantern-buying business.

Developing the systems, training and methods by which to practice this new brand of warfare will require extraordinary focus from our military. We will have to master and apply quantum computing, artificial intelligence, hypersonic flight, and new concepts for commandand-control that will need to span the globe. In order to build this capability, we will have to develop a new ethos that allows for experimental failure, just as the private sector has done in order to bring us smartphones, robotics and many other cutting-edge technologies that define the speed and precision of modern life.

America’s new National Defense Strategy correctly focuses the bulk of our nation’s efforts on what is called great power conflict, the potential for war with formidable foes like Russian and China. We have known for some time that both are building militaries that harness AI, quantum computers, hypersonic flight and the ubiquitous threat from cyberattacks. To build a military capable of defending and deterring against such threats, it is imperative that the United States learn to fight and defend from beneath the ocean to the outer reaches of space, and everywhere in between.

Last month the Air Force kicked off the inaugural Doolittle Wargame, named for the World War II hero Jimmy Doolittle, who led the daring air raid on Tokyo in 1942 that helped turn the tide of war in the Pacific. That mission personified multidomain warfare in that it was launched from an aircraft carrier hauling heavy bombers, something the Japanese were not expecting and were not prepared for. The Doolittle Wargame is the start of our efforts to learn how to harness the potential for extremely fast, unpredictable warfare from the heights of air and space to the expanses of cyberspace. If we can pull this off, it may redefine conventional deterrence in the 21st century.

Gen. David Goldfein is the chief of staff for the U.S. Air Force.

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New active duty immunizations location

All active duty immunizations will be located in Langley Hospital’s Allergy Clinic beginning Dec. 3. The clinic is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday – Friday. Dependent and retiree immunizations will remain in the Immunization Clinic located in the East Wing. For more information, call 764-6985.

Free holiday concert

The U.S. Army Music will host ‘Simple Gifts’, a holiday concert featuring the 392nd Army Band and the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band. All are welcome to attend the free concert at 7 p.m., Dec. 15, at Jacobs Conference Center on Fort Eustis.

Wreaths Across America

The Langley 5/6 Club will host a Wreaths Across America volunteer event from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Dec. 15. Volunteers can choose to lay wreaths at either Hampton National Cemetery or Arlington National Cemetery, or participate in “Adopt-a-Spot” clean up at the Langley Air Force Base Lasalle Gate. Transportation to Arlington National Cemetery will be provided on a first come, first serve basis. To volunteer at Hampton National Cemetery, contact tamara.lewis.5@us.af.mil. To volunteer at Arlington National Cemetery, contact orret.mcdonald@us.af.mil.

To volunteer for “Adopt-a-Spot”, contact justin.chong@us.af.mil.

Christmas Bird Count

The 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron will host its annual Christmas Bird Count event from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dec. 15, on Langley Air Force Base. The Christmas Bird Count is a national survey conducted by scientists, researchers, bird watchers and local volunteers to collect data for species tracking and population trends. Langley AFB represents an important portion of a survey site due to its shoreline and wetlands. For more information or to volunteer, contact Alicia Garcia at 764-1090 or alicia. garcia.4@us.af.mil.

Officer career field roadshow

The U.S. Air Force Strategic Integration Group will host two roadshow sessions to introduce the new Multi-domain (130) Warfare Officer career field and its opportunities in Dec. 17 on Langley Air Force Base. The first event is from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Quesada Hall. The second event is from 1:30 to 3 p.m., at 480th ISRW Building 23, for “green badge” personnel. The 13O career field is looking for Air Force officers with 7-12 years of service in rated or non-rated operations.

Commissary holiday hours

The Joint Base Langley-Eustis commissary holiday hours are as follows: • Dec. 24 – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Dec. 25 – Closed • Dec. 31 – 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• Jan. 1 – Closed

Scholarships for military children

The Scholarships for Military Children Program will accept applications Dec. 14 – Feb. 15, 2019. Applicants must have a current military dependent ID card, apply online and submit the student’s official transcript. The Fisher House Foundation will award 500 scholarship grants for the scholarship year 20192020. The selection process will begin immediately following the application submission deadline. For more information, visit www.militaryscholar.org.

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The Langley Tax Center needs volunteers to assist military members, dependents and retirees during the upcoming tax season. Volunteers will be trained to help customers file their taxes via Military One Source online tax programs or the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. Volunteers must attend training from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Jan. 7-11, 2019, in Building 768, Room 114. Volunteers must sign up no later than Dec. 21.

For more information, call 575-8403 or 575-1793, email aneisha. bell.1@us.af.mil or Olivia.mckinsey@us.af.mil.

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Safety Office closure

The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Safety Office will close for training at 12:30 p.m., every Friday during the month of December. For stand-by services, call (757) 593-8076.

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-guitar-lesson. For more information, call (757) 759-6405.

Electronics Recycling Drive

The 192nd Medical Group is hosting an on-going electronics recycling drive to help raise funds for moral events. Items such as empty inkjet cartridges, cell phones & accessories, 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. 764, Room 109.

The following items cannot be accepted: printers, computers, laptops, laserjet cartridges, keyboards, monitors and cords or cables without their respective devices. For more information, call (757) 764-0127.

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.

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.

Weekly Live Fire Schedule

Ranges, training areas, and associated facilities are Off Limits to personnel not engaged in scheduled firing, operations, or inspections/recons unless clearance is obtained in person from Range Control Fire Desk (Bldg. 2432 Mulberry Island Road) or a designated Range Control Technician. All personnel are required to check in and out with range control before going into or departing any Range or Training area. Range schedule until July 27:

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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.

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 Exchange will now be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Satellite Pharmacy Kiosk located inside the commissary will continue to be open from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Durand Entry Control Facility (NASA gate) changes

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.

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

Hampton Roads Transit Route 118 is changing course

Worship hours for Catholic and Protestant services

710th Combat Operations Squadron vacancies

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-

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

• Saturday Catholic Mass at 5 p.m.

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CONTINUED FROM 14 • 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 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.

JBLE Family Child Care Program

The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Family Child Care Program is looking for child care providers interested in a professional, portable career that will allow them to stay at home and run a home-based business. The program is available for children ages two weeks to 12 years old. Child care providers must be at least 18 years old, be able to read and speak English, be in good health, and willing to undergo a background check. The FCC will provide training and materials to get your business started. For more information, call Fort Eustis at 878-5584/5726 or Langley Air Force Base 764-3585/2835 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 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.

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”

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Submit Eustis Community announcements to pw@militarynews.com 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.

Company Grade Officer Council welcomes members

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

Langley 5/6 club hosts monthly meetings

The Langley 5/6 club will meet at 11:30 a.m., at the Bayview Commonwealth Center every second Wednesday of every month. A guest speaker will visit the club every month to discuss various topics. Along with being a networking tool, the group meets to brainstorm fundraising opportunities and membership drives. For more information, call 764-0507.

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 Reserve Technician. For information, contact Tech. Sgt. Erin Debourg, regional ART recruiter, at erin.debourg@us.af.mil or (910) 237-8848.

Wylie Theater hosts Chapel Next Sunday services

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

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 operations, seven days a week and is not open for the use of privately owned weapons. Due to gunfire, trespassing in this area is illegal and dangerous. For more information, contact Combat Arms at 7644785 or 574-4785.

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.

Requests and documents can be e-mailed to 633 FSS/ FSMPS Decorations Support at 633mss.dpmpe.decsupport@us.af.mil.

The Official Passport Office is by appointment only. Walk-ins are accepted from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., for Passport pickups and cancellations only.

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/required_docs.pdf for information on identification and documentation requirements for ID card Issuance/Renewal and DEERS enrollments.

Other RAPIDS/DEERS Locations:

Please visit https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/rsl/ for locations and information on other RAPIDS/DEERS sites in the area. For service capability and hours of operation call ahead.

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

Mon. – Fri. Mon. – Fri. Mon. – Tues.

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9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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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: Appointments: CAC Only Hours:

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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.

Additionally, there are several ID Card Issuance Offices located across the Hampton Roads Region. Use the following link to search for locations nearest you. https://rapidsppointments. dmdc.osd.mil/appointment/default.aspx.

Sponsors who need dependent ID cards reissued may complete in advance the DD Form 1172-2 and have it available for family members to be seen at an appointment or during walk-in hours.

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$1000 REBATE OFFERED BY TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. AND MAY BE APPLIED TOWARD FINANCE OR LEASE CONTRACTS ON NEW TOYOTA VEHICLES, DATED FROM NOVEMBER 1, 2018 THROUGH JANUARY 2, 2019. TO QUALIFY FOR THE REBATE, AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE OR LEASE YOU MUST (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; OR A MILITARY VETERAN OR RETIREE OF THE U.S. MILITARY WITHIN ONE YEAR OF THEIR DISCHARGE/RETIREMENT DATE; OR A HOUSEHOLD MEMBER OF AN ELIGIBLE U.S. MILITARY PERSONNEL, INCLUDING GOLD STAR FAMILY MEMBERS; AND (2) PROVIDE VERIFIABLE PROOF OF MILITARY STATUS OR ACTIVE SERVICE; (3) RECEIVE A SALARY SUFFICIENT TO COVER ORDINARY LIVING EXPENSES AND PAYMENT FOR YOUR NEW VEHICLE; AND (4) RECEIVE CREDIT APPROVAL FROM AND EXECUTE A FINANCE OR LEASE CONTRACT THROUGH A PARTICIPATING TOYOTA DEALER AND TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. NOT ALL APPLICANTS WILL QUALIFY. ON LEASE CONTRACTS, REBATE MUST BE APPLIED TOWARD THE AMOUNT DUE AT LEASE SIGNING OR TOWARD THE CAPITALIZED COST REDUCTION. ON FINANCE CONTRACTS, REBATE MUST BE APPLIED TOWARD THE DOWN PAYMENT. LIMIT ONE REBATE PER FINANCE OR LEASE TRANSACTION PER ELIGIBLE U.S. MILITARY PERSONNEL OR ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLD MEMBER. OFFER NOT COMBINABLE WITH THE COLLEGE GRADUATE REBATE PROGRAM, THE IFI PROGRAM, AND THE LEASE-END REFI PROGRAM. VEHICLE MUST BE TAKEN OUT OF DEALER STOCK. TERMS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS APPLY. PROGRAM IS NOT AVAILABLE IN AL, FL, GA, HI, NC, AND SC. REBATE TERMS MAY BE MORE GENEROUS IN YOUR LOCAL AREA. ASK YOUR PARTICIPATING DEALER ABOUT THE MILITARY REBATE TERMS IN YOUR AREA. MUST PAY SALES TAX. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. NOT REDEEMABLE FOR CASH. TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES IS A SERVICE MARK OF TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION (TMCC). TMCC IS THE AUTHORIZED ATTORNEY-IN-FACT AND SERVICER FOR TOYOTA LEASE TRUST. 21.9% APR FINANCING UP TO 72 MONTHS ON RAV4 AND 0% APR FINANCING UP TO 36 MONTHS ON CAMRY OR COROLLA AVAILABLE TO QUALIFIED BUYERS THRU TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. TOTAL FINANCED CANNOT EXCEED MSRP PLUS OPTIONS, TAX, TITLE, LICENSE AND DEALER FEES. 72 MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $14.71 ON RAV4 AND 36 MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $27.78 ON CAMRY OR COROLLA FOR EACH $1000 BORROWED. NOT ALL BUYERS WILL QUALIFY. 3PURCHASERS CAN RECEIVE $1000 CASH BACK FROM TOYOTA ON 4RUNNER (EXCLUDES TRD PRO), TACOMA (EXCLUDES TRD PRO),OR PRIUS LIFTBACK; $1250 CASH BACK FROM TOYOTA ON HIGHLANDER (EXCLUDES HYBRIDS), $1500 CASH BACK FROM TOYOTA ON TUNDRA (EXCLUDES TRD PRO) OR AVALON, $3000 CASH BACK FROM TOYOTA ON RAV4 ($2500 ON HYBRIDS), 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 1/2/19 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 1/2/19. 4TOYOTACARE 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. 1