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I was fortunate to earn a BTZ promotion,and round out the final credits toward mybachelor’s degree. So I considered givingup and waiting for ALS. However, a littlevoice in my head stopped me from quit-ting. I had come this far without giving up,why would I stop now?

With newfound determination, I de-cided to take my problem straight to thesource – CCAF itself. It took a few tries toget in touch with someone who under-stood my unique situation. They agreedthat not being able to earn a CCAF as anAirman, simply because an individual at-tended a joint-base tech school, put thatAirmen on unequal footing when it cameto career development and progression.

After making a few calls on my behalfand coordinating with other people atCCAF, my contact came back to me with asolution. She introduced me to Air Univer-sity, an Air Force program which providesin-residence or distance-learning coursesdesigned to educated Airmen on emerging“geo-political challenges faced by the Unit-ed States” and its international partners.

If I took a course through Air Universi-

ty, it would net me three residency hours.From there, CCAF could transfer an exist-ing credit from my apprentice-skill-level in-ternship to my residency hours, giving myall the credits I would need to graduate.

The only reason this happened, as Iwas told, was because I came to CCAFafter completing all possible credits to-ward my degree. So, without hesitation, Isigned up for Introduction to Cross-Cul-tural Communication.

Passing the course proved to be muchmore satisfying than I had imagined. Assoon as I received the notification of mygrade, I called CCAF, who worked theirmagic on my degree progress report.Once the tiny, residency-hour box, whichhad been the bane of my existence formore than two years, was checked, I im-mediately called my education office toregister for graduation.

As luck would have it, I happened to bedeployed when the graduation ceremonytook place. However, when I returned home,I was told my education office held my de-gree for me. Having already earned mybachelor’s degree, earning my CCAF degree

caused another swelling of personal pride.For the people out there pursuing a

higher education, I can say from person-al experience that there are few things bet-ter than hearing someone congratulateyou for joining the 30 percent of Ameri-cans with a bachelor’s degree, as well asthe roughly 40 percent of Americans withan associate degree.

It makes me smile to look back at thepast three years of my military career,and realize my drive and passion for ed-ucation came from someone telling meI couldn’t do something. And as I lookahead to September 2012, when I willgraduate with a Master of Business Ad-ministration degree, I also realize thatnone of this would have been possiblewithout the support and opportunitiesprovided to me by the Air Force.

Earning my degrees, despite the road-blocks placed in front of me, solidifiedsomething my father told me the day Ileft for BMT.

“The Air Force can change you for thebetter,” he said. “If you let it.”

And it has.

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By Stephanie SlaterU.S. ARMYTRAINING AND DOCTRINECOMMAND PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Six of the U.S. Army's best drill ser-geants began vying for the title of2012 Army Drill Sergeant of the Yearat Fort Eustis, Va, June 25.

Four competitors from the activecomponent and two competitorsfrom the reserve component willendure physical and mental chal-lenges during the four-day compe-tition, which tests their knowledgeof warrior tasks and battle drillsand their ability to teach these tasksto new Soldiers.

The competition is hosted by Initial

Military Training, U.S. Army Train-ing and Doctrine Command.

On their first day, the drill ser-geants were initially assessed on theirability to demonstrate and instructurban orienteering, such as clinchesin combatives and correct actions totake in response to a role-playing Sol-dier suspected as suicidal. A secondround of assessments included testson drill and ceremony movementsand providing care under fire.

The active and reserve Drill Ser-geants of the Year will be announcedduring a ceremony June 29.

Continue to check www.jble.af.milfor updated coverage of the week-long event.

Interested in learning more? Use a barcode readerapplication on a cell phone to scan the code on the left. Itwill open a browser and navigate to the associated link.

Photo by Senior AirmanWesley Farnsworth

U.S.Army Sergeant 1st ClassAdam McQuiston, Fort LeonardWood, Mo., drill instructor, directs two Sol-

diers on the proper way to perform a combative move, June 25, during the annual Drill Sergeant of the

Year competition at Fort Eustis.McQuiston is one of six drill sergeants competing in this weeklong com-

petition for the title.

AIR FORCE PERSONNEL CENTERPUBLIC AFFAIRS

Air Force officials released thetechnical sergeant promotion listJune 21. In total, 8,515 staff ser-geants earned their next stripe.

To see the full promotion list, goto http://www.afpc.af.mil/promo-tions/tech.asp.

Selections are tentative until thedata verification process is com-plete, which is no later than 10 daysafter the promotion release date.Air Force Personnel Center offi-cials will notify Airmen throughtheir military personnel sections iftheir selection is in question.

For more information aboutpromotions and other personnelissues, visit the myPers website athttps://mypers.af.mil.

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By Tatjana ChristianU.S. ARMYTRAINING AND DOCTRINECOMMAND PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Throughout its 237-year history, theU.S. Army has trained and developedpremier warfighters and leaders.

Now, thanks to the Army CareerTracker, Soldiers have the opportu-nity to take complete ownership oftheir individual development plan,and subsequently – their careers.

“The ACT provides an easy-to-useinterface thatassists theuserandsuper-visor with the creation, approval andtracking of the IDP,” said Khadijah Sell-ers, Training and Doctrine Command’sInstitute for Noncommissioned OfficerProfessional Development, who pri-marily focuses on streamlining the IDPprocess within ACT.

Sellers said the plan is focusedthrough the lens of lifelong learning,and provides a cross-functional ap-proach to integrating a Soldier’s per-sonal and professional development.

Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth Williams, ca-reer management noncommissionedofficer for the Chief of TransportationOffice at Fort Lee, Va. said it’s impor-tant for leaders to motivate their Sol-diers to use the ACT and developtheir IDPs.

“It’s not enough to dream aboutpromotions, schools and desired po-sitions, you have to plan a course ofaction to achieve those goals,” Wil-liams said. “I tell Soldiers the ACTcan help them succeed, and theirIDP will give them the necessarysteps to excel.”

Not only does Williams encouragehis Soldiers to develop their IDPs,he also uses the ACT for his person-al development.

“One of the best things about myIDP is that it is tailored to my personalgoals,” he said. “I can always refer backto my IDP to learn and develop newways to be more effective in my job.”

Williams said creating a plan issimple.

“I used resources that are availableon the ACT site for career develop-ment such as the Professional Devel-

opment Model, the Army TrainingRequirements and Resources System,and Credentialing Opportunities On-Line,” he said. “If I had a questionabout a school or a position, the an-swers are hyperlinked and the sitegives thorough explanations.”

IDPs are formed by setting long-and short-term goals in ACT wherethe information is automaticallypopulated by selecting recommen-dations based upon the Profession-al Development Model. These goalscan be populated from recommen-dations for assignment, institution-al training, structured self-devel-opment, guided self-development,certifications, credentialing and ahost of other training resources pro-vided within ACT.

“IDPs can be win-win strategiesbecause they benefit both the Soldierand the organization,” Sellers said.“Soldiers benefit because implement-ing an IDP helps them to enhancetheir knowledge, skills and experi-ences. Improved competencies helpthem achieve personal and careergoals both inside and outside the or-ganization, and the organization ben-efits from developing improved Sol-dier knowledge and abilities.”

Sellers said the most significantimpact for Soldiers is the access tothe wealth of information.

For new Soldiers, the process allows

them to outline their career from theirfirst permanent duty station and charta course establishing the qualificationsneeded for careers in the civilian sector.

Individuals are able to select degreeprograms and certifications to add totheir IDPs. ASoldier who would like tostart their own business when transi-tioning to civilian life can select a bach-elor’s degree program for manage-ment studies offered by a university.

So, where can a Soldier start creat-ing an IDP?

Here are a couple of steps to suc-cess provided by the Institute forNoncommissioned Officer Profes-sional Development:

1. Visit theArmy Career Tracker web-site, https://actnow.army.mil and clickon the IDP tab.

2. To create a new IDP, click on the“Create New IDP” button locatedunder the IDP portlet.

3. To set the IDP time frame, selecta “Start Date” for the IDP and the enddate will automatically populate.

4. The IDPwill automatically be pop-ulated with some established goals;however a Soldier can create moreby visiting the “IDP Goals” section inACT. Their IDP will also include “Insti-tutional Training” and “Civilian Edu-cation History” data.

5. Finally, submit the IDP for ap-proval, and print a copy for the Sol-dier and their supervisor to sign.

Get your ACT together, IDPmakes future planning easy

Sgt. 1st Class

KennethWilliams,

a career manage-

ment noncom-

missioned officer

for the chief of

transportation of-

fice at Fort Lee

says that with

the availability of

new resources on

the Army Career

tracker, creating

his individual de-

velopment plan

has been a simple

and easy process.

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By Airman 1st Class Austin Harvill633RD AIR BASEWING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The summer moving season is here.Changesofcommand, farewellpicnicsand moving trucks mark this transi-tional time of year. Do not fret howev-er; the Airmen at the Traffic Manage-ment Office are available to ease thestress from Service members and theirfamilies in the process of moving.

Staff Sgt. Eva Simmons, 633rd Lo-gistics Readiness Squadron trafficmanagement specialist, explainedthe process of moving, both do-it-yourself and otherwise, June 12 atLangley Air Force Base, Va.

“There are essentially three types ofmoves: permanent change of station,home-of-record move and home-of-selection move,” said Simmons.

Airmen who need to move house-hold goods from their residence pri-or to enlistment to their first dutystation qualify for a home-of-recordmove. Retiring Airmen may movefrom their final duty station to anylocation in the continental U.S. witha home-of-selection move.

Both of these moves share the sameprocess as a normal PCS.

After getting paperwork for a PCS,first-time movers will be briefedalong with those separating, retir-ees and individuals with a powerof attorney. Once completed, mov-ers must estimate the weight of theirhousehold goods. Simmons suggest-ed 1,000 pounds per room as an es-timate. Afterwards, a moving con-tractor will be sent to the house on apre-determined date.

For those with fewer goods andmore manpower, a do-it-yourselfmove, also known as a personalproperty or “DITY” move, may bemore worthwhile.

Much of the paperwork neededfor a PPM is identical to that usedin a normal PCS; however appli-cants must also fill out a do-it-your-self and counseling checklist and ob-tain a travel voucher. Movers mustweigh their vehicles empty and fullfor the traffic management office. Asa rule of thumb, Simmons suggestskeeping all receipts from travel ex-pense as they may be tax exempt.

Simmons also suggested that pro-spective movers make an appoint-ment with TMO three weeks aheadof the move, and she pointed outthat those wishing to move duringthe peak season should make an ap-

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It sounds simple on paper, butstories abound on troubled moves.Airman 1st Class Alexis Pearson,439th Supply Chain and OperationsSquadron grounds support special-ist, had to navigate around a dual-service marriage and an infant whileshe processed out of Langley.

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Pearson has all of the necessarypaperwork almost completed, and isstill waiting for orders to finish thenecessary steps. As for her child andher items, Pearson isn’t worried.

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Pearson suggests to other moversthat they fill out as much of the pa-perwork as possible as soon as pos-sible to expedite the process once or-ders have arrived, especially with aspouse in the military as well.

For more information, or to getstarted on a move, contact the in-bound TMO at 757-764-2045 or out-bound at 757-764-7868.

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By Senior Airman Jarad A. Denton633RD AIR BASEWING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

In one of his first messages since arriv-ing at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, during the fi-nal months of the U.S. military drawdown,Tech. Sgt. Collin Jones asked his wife, StaffSgt. Aundrea Jones for one thing.

Send soap.Looking back, both Airmen, who

work for the 1st Operations SupportSquadron at Langley Air Force Base,Va., laugh at the request. When Tech.Sgt. Jones arrived in country, he discov-ered the shop on base was sold out ofsoap – a useful commodity when deal-ing with the environmental conditionsof Iraq. But, he said, his problems paledin comparison to the challenges his wifewas facing back home.

“This deployment was a little more dif-ficult,” Staff Sgt. Jones said. “We had justhad a baby.”

The transition was also initially difficultfor their other children.

“In the beginning they were really up-set,” she said. “But they are military kids– so they got used to it after a while.”

Staff Sgt. Jones attributed some of theadjustment to a program her childrenutilize at their school. During lunch, chil-dren of deployed Service members willgather together with a teacher or coun-selor and discuss how they are copingwith the deployment. They will also findsupport in the program, as well as withother students who are experiencing asimilar situation in their lives. Howev-er, even though the children were ableto adapt to the deployment, Tech. Sgt.Jones said he still felt the weight of thedistance from his family, during everysignificant life event.

“It was frustrating,” he said. “Not beingable to see all the firsts from my new baby.”

The Jones’ both said they had to set aroutine in order to ensure both they andtheir children maintained stability duringsuch an unstable time.

“I had to set a schedule, because everyday was hectic,” said Staff. Sgt. Jones. “Ev-ery day I would set aside time to talk to mykids, and see how they were coping.”

She said her husband made sure to

call at the same time every week. Thosecalls always came Sunday evening,which led to the Jones’ implementing afamily dinner – which is still in effect.And while Tech. Sgt. Jones did have toleave his family for six months, he is thefirst to admit that his wife had the moredifficult job.

“Ihada job to doover there,” he said. “But,afterwards I had time to myself. I didn’t haveaccountability to my family over there.”

Tech. Sgt. Jones said while he couldwake up, go to work, eat, study and goto the gym like clockwork, every day, hiswife had to do all of those things in addi-tion to being a full-time mother. However,he also said he would trade all the nightshe got a full eight hours of sleep, for timeback with his family.

“Losing sleep is a small price to pay whenyou’re with your family again,” he said.

Staff Sgt. Jones smiled and agreed withher husband.

“Since the deployment he has spent alot more time with the family,” she said. “Ithink being so far away actually broughthim closer to us.”

The Jones’ have both deployed twiceduring their careers in the U.S. Air Force,so even though the experience was noth-ing new, the challenges kept both par-ents on their toes.

“The hardest thing for me was the ques-tions from my kids,” Staff Sgt. Jones said.“They would see a story on the newsabout dangerous things happening in Iraqand wonder if he was safe.”

SEE JONES PAGE 11

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By Tatjana ChristianU.S. ARMYTRAINING AND DOCTRINECOMMAND PUBLIC AFFAIRS

NOT as the songs of other landsHer song shall beWhere dim Her purple shore-line standsAbove the sea!As erst she stood, she stands alone;Her inspiration is her own.From sunlit plains to mangrove strandsNot as the songs of other landsHer song shall be.

– An Australian Symphony byGeorge Essex Evans

Australia has long been known for itsbeautiful landscapes, diverse wildlifeand rich history.

While the opportunity to travel abroadand experience foreign cultures mayonly be a dream for some, it was a life-changing reality for Maj. Trent Upton,U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Com-mand’s liaison officer to the AustralianArmy’s Forces Command Headquar-ters. For the last eight months, he andhis family were able to live and work inPaddington, Australia.

“My wife and I jumped at the chanceto give our children the experience of liv-ing in another country,” said Upton. “It’ssomething some may take for granted,but not something the average Americangets the chance to do.”

Upton admits he enjoys life overseas,but also understands he has an importantmission. As a liaison officer, he worksclosely with his Australian counterpartsto build dynamic relationships whichprovide the familiarity paramount dur-ing joint missions and training.

His mission currently includes initia-tives such as brigade redesign, force gen-eration cycle refinement, and HumanDimension. These topics are not only im-portant to TRADOC’s efforts to designthe “Army of 2020”, but also to aid Aus-tralia’s modernization missions.

“It’s all about establishing and main-

taining trust. Trust is the underlyingstrength of any Army, from the buddyteam to the strategic level. It’s the samewith our allies and partners,” said Upton.“We have to understand each other andbe confident in each other’s capabilities.Building and maintaining trust is critical-ly fundamental to what we do as mem-bers of the Army profession”

According to the 2012 Army PostureStatement, Building Partnerships Capaci-ty is a concept for developing future forc-es while creating stronger relationshipswith foreign armies. BPC contributes tostrengthening international security ca-pacities to deter potential adversariesand prepare for wartime efforts.

“One of the great things about my jobis I get to observe how a different organi-zations approach problem solving,” saidUpton. “I get to see different perspectiveson how to tackle the same problem acrossits subordinate units and other govern-mental agencies.”

Upton, a career Infantry officer, is nostranger to living abroad. His previousduty assignments include a tour in SouthKorea and four combat tours in Iraq.

Upton’s experience as a career Infantryofficer made him an ideal choice to repre-sent the U.S. Army. Randy Heitman, chiefof the Liaison and Exchange Division forthe International Army Programs Direc-torate, said that combat and operationalexperience plays a large role when select-ing an individual for an LNO position.

“In the case of Australia, we wanted tofill the position with a combat arms of-ficer who has had two or three deploy-ments with operational experience,” saidHeitman. “This helps build credibilitywith the host nation.”

Upton said as an laison officer, estab-lishing and maintaining credibility is key.

“You have to make it a point to dem-onstrate [relevancy and credibility] on aregular basis,” he said. “My combat ex-perience helped establish initial credibil-ity with the Australian Army. I’ve sinceexpanded it through active engagementacross a wide variety of activities, such asbattle rhythm events, training events and

unit functions.”As an American Soldier working along-

side Australian forces, Upton shared hissurprise at discovering the shared chal-lenges each country faces regarding fu-ture operations.

As an LNO, it is critical to impart thecurrent initiatives and guidance as di-rected by TRADOC. Attending a TRA-DOC sponsored LNO conference June11 through 16 at Fort Eustis, Va. provid-ed Upton the most recent initiatives andthe chance to talk with other LNO’s abouttheir challenges and experiences.

Upton said that living in Australia isbetter than he thought it would be, andhe and his family have taken trips to ex-plore Sydney, Cairns in Queensland, theGreat Barrier Reef, and even toured oneof its many rain forests.

“The kids really get a kick out of it,”said Upton. “My kids love to see thewildlife there. Some areas you can goto where the animals are out in the wildrunning around.”

Upton has also been forever changedby his experiences on the “sunlit plainsand mangrove strands.”

“For me, it’s kind of an experience ofa lifetime. I’ve wanted to go to Australiaever since I was a little kid,” said Uptonas he described what he likes most aboutliving in Australia. “I’ve seen things herethat, at times, make me have to pinch my-self – ‘like wow, I’m really here.’”

U.S Army Major experiences life in Australia

Courtesy photo

U.S. Army Maj.Trent Upton at the Battle of

the Coral Sea Memorial in Townsville, Aus-

tralia.The Battle of the Coral Sea was fought

from May 4-8, 1942, and was a major naval

battle in the Pacific Theater of World War II

between the Imperial Japanese Navy and

Allied naval and air forces from the United

States and Australia.

“For me, it’s kind of an experience of a lifetime. I’ve wantedto go to Australia ever since I was a little kid. I’ve seen thingshere that, at times, make me have to pinch myself – ‘like wow,I’m really here.”

— Maj. Trent UptonU.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command’s liaison officer

to the Australian Army’s Forces Command Headquarters

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The smell of burgers and sun-block lo-tion have quickly become common scentsaround Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., asthe summer season sets in. Mix in the dis-tinctivesoundoffireworks,andthethoughtof Independence Day comes to mind.

Although most offices around the baseare scheduled to close, the community isfar from inactive this year.

Newport News Parks, Recreation &Tourism will celebrate IndependenceDay with its 4th of July Stars in the Skyevent, July 4, at Victory Landing Park, Va.The celebration begins at 7 p.m., with freechildren’s rides, including giant slides,moon bounces and obstacle courses.

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In Historical Yorktown, people of allages can enjoy the 33rd annual Fourth ofJuly Celebration. The festivities include aparade, 8K run and 5K walk, bell-ringingceremony, orchestral music and, of course,a fireworks display over the York River.

Fort Eustis is scheduled to hold a50-cannon Salute to the Nation at noon,

July 4, at Seay Plaza, Va. The Fort EustisHonor Guard will also be present duringthe Yorktown parade.

Pink Floyd fans and Sci-Fi enthusiastsalike will revel in the joy of the VirginiaLiving Museum’s Spirit of America LaserDisplay at the Abbitt Planetarium July 4.The show will rock the patriotism of at-tendees; mixing together classic patriotictunes with the sound of rock ‘n’ roll.

July is characterized by not only the fes-tivities, but often the number of accidentscaused by fireworks and heat exhaustion.

Anybody looking to go on the run inYorktown or take their kids to the 4thof July Stars in the Sky event should beaware of the heat, said Bob Longworth,chief of safety for Langley AFB, and hisstaff. Make sure water is included amongall of the sodas and Slurpies, and get outof the sun and into a cooler location whenthe signs of heat exhaustion arise.

Heat from the sun is dangerous, butheat from an exploding entertainmentdevice is equally, if not more, dangerous.

“Fireworks are a large attraction, butthey are still explosives,” said Joe No-vack, senior safety specialist 633rd Air

Base Wing safety office.Carefully read any directions printed on

the packaging before letting off that romancandle or even giving a child a sparkler.Never forget; when you play with fire, youwill get burned.

Also, check local laws before purchas-ing enough firepower to put the F-22Raptor to shame.

According to the Virginia Departmentof Forestry, the laws for fireworks are asfollows:

■ Firecrackers, skyrockets, torpedoes andother fireworks which explode, travel later-ally, rise into the air or fire projectiles intothe air are prohibited for consumer use.

■ These fireworks are legal for use, how-ever; operators must have a display per-mit and proper insurance paperwork.

Across JBLE however; fireworks of anykind are illegal.

For more information on Virginia fire-work laws, visit http://www.dof.virgin-ia.gov/fire/fireworks.shtml.

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Tom Peterson thought he was get-ting a bargain when he bought a usedMazda RX-7. For the price of $6,000,he was able to leave a used car deal-ership with a fairly new sports car.

However, within a few days, Tomnoticed several problems: the ther-mostat was missing, the radiator wasfilled with rust and the car was proneto overheating. In short, what original-ly looked like the perfect deal turnedinto a used car dealership horror sto-ry. Unfortunately, these stories arecommon, and instances of auto dealerfraud are on the rise in Virginia.

Scams can be difficult to identify,so here are seven tips to purchasinga used vehicle while identifying andavoiding auto dealer fraud:

Research the dealership and thevehicle ahead of time.

Always research potential dealer-ships for reported scams or deceptivedealings. Previous buyers will typical-ly alert other consumers, and an onlinesearch should only take a few min-utes. They should be cautious whenapproaching any dealership, but es-pecially vigilant when approachingsmaller, lesser-known ones.

While researching dealers, buyersshould also obtain information aboutthe car they wish to purchase. By us-ing an online database, such as “Kel-ly Blue Book” or a credit union’s carbuying database, a buyer can quick-ly identify the typical price for theirvehicle and reduce the risk of be-ing overcharged. They can also useservices such as “Carfax” or “Auto-check” to ensure there aren’t undis-closed defects that may arise afterpurchasing the vehicle.

Be skeptical of “as is.”Purchasing a vehicle “as is” means

the buyer agree to purchase the ve-hicle in its current condition, regard-less of any defects. If a dealership isselling a used car “as is,” they like-

ly bought the car at auction and can-not warranty against defects. There-fore, while buyers may be savingmoney upfront, they may face sig-nificant repair costs later. If a buyermust purchase a car “as is,” it shouldbe through a private sale where theindividual wouldn’t be able to offerthem a warranty anyway.

Never agree to additional, unwant-ed services or warranties.

Extended warranties can be useful,but these warranties aren’t requiredwhen purchasing a used car. Dealer-ships sometimes claim extended war-ranties are mandatory to qualify for aloan, especially when the buyer has alow credit score. Be cautious of state-ments by car salesmen that requirebuyers to purchase additional servicesthat are ordinarily optional, and nev-er agree to additional services or feesunless the buyer agrees they are nec-essary to enjoy the use of the new ve-hicle.

Beware of GAP insurance.Guaranteed Auto Protection (GAP)

insurance covers the excess amounton a loan when an insurance companywon’t cover the entire loan if a buyerwere to total their car. However, GAPinsurance is completely voluntary andit’s illegal for a dealership to force abuyer to purchase GAP insurance.

Ensuredocumentsoftitlearesignedover to the buyer when purchasing acar and keep copies of all signed salesand financing documents.

Buyers should never purchase a carwithout first reviewing the vehicle’stitle. Title is essential to maintaininglegal ownership of the vehicle, anda dealer will never have a good rea-son for withholding title documentsfrom a buyer. In some instances, buy-ers have discovered the dealershipdidn’t have true title and later lost thevehicle to its rightful owner.

Dealerships have also reportedlychanged financing terms in a con-tract by increasing the interest rateor the down payment amount be-tween the purchase and the timethe buyer received title documents.If a buyer doesn’t agree to the newterms, the dealership may illegal-ly attempt to report the vehicle sto-len. Therefore, make sure to prop-erly verify the authenticity of thevehicle’s title and watch the dealer-ship sign the title over to the buy-er before leaving the dealershipwith their vehicle. Further, no mat-ter how long it takes, it’s extremelyimportant to complete all sales andfinancing paperwork before leavingthe dealership with a vehicle. Buy-ers shouldn’t let a dealer slow-rollthe paperwork, or pressure theminto making bad decisions.

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Thankfully, Staff Sgt. Jones was able to devote the timeto addressing those questions because of the planning sheand her husband did prior to his deployment. They madesure the power of attorney letter was complete, their financ-es were in order, and their work centers and first sergeantknew how to contact them. These steps helped bring the“worry factor” to a minimum. The Jones’ both encourageAirmen tasked for a deployment to take the time to ensuretheir family situation is covered; it helps avoid the dreadsome families feel when a deployment order is generated.

“I don’t dread deployments,” Staff Sgt. Jones said. “I’mmilitary – it’s my duty to deploy. I know it happens. Whena deployment comes down, I automatically know I haveto get everything set up, both for myself and my family.”

With the preparations made and the home front ingood hands, Tech. Sgt. Jones was able to deploy withconfidence that his family was taken care of. He discov-ered he didn’t miss the creature comforts of America.

“WhenIwasover there theonlythingIneededwasmywifeand family,” he said, with a smile and a pause. “And soap.”

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Finally, make sure to request copies of all paperworksigned at the dealership and keep copies of all paper-work in case it’s needed later.

Minimize disclosing sensitive financial informationto car dealerships.

Credit checks can be essential to purchasing a vehicle if abuyer decides to finance through a dealership. However, asalesman has no right to run a credit check if they decide tofinance through another lender. By allowing a car dealershipto run a credit check, buyers increase the chances that some-one may steal their identity or take an additional loan out intheir name. They should only divulge sensitive financial in-formation when it is necessary to complete the purchase.

Further, there are very few times when a dealershipcan offer a buyer a better rate than a credit union or bank.Depending on their credit, interest rates start at 1.99 per-cent for vehicle loans. The average interest rate for usedcars is less than 8 percent. Keep that in mind if the deal-ership attempts to sell a car at 20 percent interest. Buyersshould talk to friends, and more than one lending insti-tution before signing up for a loan.

Don’t be afraid to say “No” and to leave the dealership.Remember, buyers always have the right to say “no” and

walk away – or say, “maybe” and walk away. By using thissimple tactic, a salesman may drop the price or include incen-tives to close the deal rather than watch them leave. Regard-less of the salesman’s pitch, be wary of “today only,” specials.The deal will probably still be there when they return afterhaving a night to research whether the deal is a good one. Ifthe vehicle has been sold to someone else before the buyer re-turns, there are plenty of other vehicles out there.

Buyers can find more tips as well as common dealer ploys,with a simple web search. Between these, and using a wing-man, buying a used car need not be a stressful ordeal.

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The soaked sand-colored T-shirtstuck to the skin under the ceram-ic plate. A shift of the sling put theloaded M4 carbine on the left side,primed to fire around the wall withmaximum cover.

“Move up!”“Cover!”“Ready!”“Moving up!”The four commands rang out, the

Defender rushed to the barricadeready to take down any adversary.

“Alright, next group,” said the in-structor. “Good job, get some water.”

The squad moved back to the truckto hydrate, and the next group of se-curity personnel moved up to thestarting block, as the 633rd SecurityForces Squadron practiced the basicsof “Shoot, move, communicate” train-ing at Fort Eustis, Va., June 21.

Before going to Fort Eustis for the liveexercise, 633rd SFS members refreshedtheir memory on proper and efficientmethods to fix a weapon jam, reloadand transition between weapons, atLangley Air Force Base, Va., June 20.

The controlled environment al-lowed instructors to work with eachindividual and their varied methods.

“There are a lot of ways to workwith your weapon,” said Staff Sgt.

Patrick Gargan, 633rd SFS training in-structor, in a brief to the participants.“We all do everything a little differ-ent, and that’s fine.”

Once class was finished, everymember tried his or her hand at fixingthe most common weapon jams andpracticed the basic movements theylearned during technical training.

After familiarizing themselves withtraining, the participants went to FortEustis to put the skills to the test.

Implementing a “crawl, walk, run”mentality allowed both the instructorsand Security Forces members to evalu-ate progress and training requirementsthroughout the entire exercise.

Training at Fort Eustis included mov-ing from cover to cover and practicingthe four basic commands that are sec-ond nature to all Security Forces per-sonnel, said Gargan.

For each exercise, participants weregiven “simunition”; aluminum-casedplastic rounds with a colored deter-gent to determine where a target, orperson, was hit.

“These rounds allow force-on-forceexercises,” said Gargan. “We canevaluate our troops on how they re-act under fire.”

Also, the modified ammunition ischeaper than using real rounds butstill allows realistic recoil. The roundsthemselves are small bits of plastic, al-lowing for easier clean up and a small-

er economic footprint, said Gargan.Beyond the deployment aspects,

there are additional purposes for thetraining.

“It builds camaraderie;” said Tim-othy Northcutt, 633rd SFS superviso-ry police officer, “and anytime we gettrigger time is a good time.”

Solidarity of the force is important,Northcutt continued. Having the abil-ity to communicate with any other in-dividual with this training can proveinvaluable in multiple incidents, suchas in the event of an active shooter.

One the most infamous examples ofan active shooter scenario occurred in1999 at Columbine High School, Jef-ferson County, Colorado. It forcedlaw enforcement to re-evaluate howthey handle active shooter scenarios.

“We all remember Columbine,”said Northcutt. “Before we set up aperimeter; now first on scene is firstto engage.”

In every case, the basics allow secu-rity officials to react immediately.

“It’s muscle memory,” said SeniorAirman Stephanie Cardwell, 633rdSFS commander’s executive. “Wedon’t have time to think, just to react.”

In the end, Northcutt said, thistraining only further improved theskill of Langley defenders.

“These are high-speed, highly trainedpeople that are responsible for base se-curity,” said Northcutt.

LEFT: Staff Sgt. Brandon Kelly,

633rd Security Forces Squadron

desk sergeant, loads his magazine

with plastic, training rounds at Fort

Eustis June 21.These plastic rounds

are an innovative way to save mon-

ey and allow familiarization with

the weapon while staying safe.

RIGHT: Members of the 633rd

Security Forces Squadron move

forward in a line while firing at

stationary targets. During this

training, participants had to fire,

reload and transition to their side-

arm, if necessary, while advancing

in a straight line.

Photos by Airman 1st Class Austin Harvill


UNITED STATES AIR FORCE NEWS SERVICE

Air Force officials announced a changeto transportation and travel allowancesfor Airmen tasked with 365-day extendeddeployments, commonly referred to as anindeterminate TDY.

Effective July 1, the Air Force will nolonger refer to a 365-day extended deploy-ment as an ITDY since there are defini-tive TDY tour lengths, officials explained.The policy change will better align the AirForce with the Joint Federal Travel Regula-tion guidelines regarding ITDYs.

Previously, Airmen tasked for 365-dayextended deployments received entitle-ments for dependent travel and transpor-tation allowances. These allowances in-cluded dependent and household goodsmovement during the deployed peri-od. Those entitlements will no longer beavailable effective July 1.

“The use of the term ‘indeterminate’ whenAirmen are tasked for a pre-determinedmaximum deployment does not meet the

intent of the JFTR,” said Col. Ken Sersun,the Air Force Military Force Policy Divisionchief. “We understand discontinuing depen-dent travel and transportation allowancesmay be perceived as the removal of entitle-ments; however, the Air Force must complywith existing JFTR guidelines.”

Airmen tasked before July 1 for future365-day extended deployments will notbe affected by the policy change.

Other programs associated with 365-day extended deployments are not affect-ed at this time, Sersun said.

These programs include the “three-day op-tion” that gives Airmen the option to eitherseparate or retire in lieu of the deployment, aslong as they make the decision within threedays of assignment notification; “advancedassignment consideration,” which gives de-ployingAirmenanopportunitytorequestad-vance assignment consideration upon selec-tion; and “24-month assignment deferment,”which gives deploying Airmen the option ofrequesting a 24-month assignment hold, fol-lowing their return from deployment.

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By Airman 1st Class R. Alex Durbin633RD AIR BASEWING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The Langley open house, “AirPower over HamptonRoads,” has been scheduled for May 3 through 5, 2013 atLangley Air Force Base, Va.

The air show is slated to host a mix of military and civil-ian performances and static displays, and in previous years,has hosted demonstrations by numerous national perform-ers, such the Air Force premierdemonstration team, the Thun-derbirds, said A.J. Gross, depu-ty air show director.

All air-show performers at-tend the International Con-vention of Air Shows, hostedby the International council ofAir Shows, to set schedule forthe 2013 season. The Interna-tional Council of Air Showsheld its first convention in1967, and since then has gathered the air show commu-nity every year to exchange ideas, conduct business andbegin the process of planning the upcoming season.

The 2012 ICAS Convention will be held December 10through 13 at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas.

Once the convention has concluded and the 2013schedules are set, Langley AFB will be able to formulatean itinerary of the 2013 show.

Like previous open houses, the 2013 air show will kickoff the Friday, May 3. The gates are scheduled to open at5 p.m., and will include a concert, a night air show and afireworks display.

Saturday and Sunday the gates will open at 9 a.m. andthe show is slated to start at 11 a.m. The performanceswill last all day, concluding at 5 p.m.

To theAir Force,AirPower over Hampton Roads is a wayto give back to the local community for their continued sup-port of Langley’s missions and operations, said Gross.

“The air show provides a great opportunity to give thesurrounding community a chance to show the capabili-ties of the world’s greatest air force,” said Gross. “It’s im-portant to see what we do here at Langley AFB.”

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EustisCommunity Submit Eustis Community announcements to [email protected]

Friday, 7 p.m.

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Saturday, 4 p.m.

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Saturday, 7 p.m.

The Dictator (R)

Haffaz Alladeen is thebizarre dictator of the oil-rich nation of Wadiya. Heis as egotistical and ruth-less as dictators come,executing anyone whodisagrees with him by us-ing his signature “headchop” signal. Alladeen issummoned by the UnitedNations to address theirconcerns about his nucle-ar program.

Sunday, 2 p.m.

No show

Movie synopsis and showtime information is availableonline at www.shopmyex-change.com/ReelTimeThe-aters/Movies-Eustis.htm.

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MCAHC CT services

Computed Tomography Services at McDon-ald Army Health Center will be closed until fur-ther notice. As dedicated healthcare providersfor the community, wewill bemaking improve-ments in the Radiology Department that arenecessary to improve the quality of healthcare.We apologize for this interruption in services.CT appointments can still be made at Langley

Air Force Base, (757) 764-6942 or Naval MedicalCenter Portsmouth, (757) 953-9729. For moreinformation, call (757) 314-7749.

Scam alert

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destroy the fraudulent check and do not depos-it it into a bank account. Do not call the claimsagent on the notice to activate the check. Also,do not complete the form, sign it or mail it backto AmericanMega Lottery.

Soldier and Family Readiness

Soldier and Family Readiness (ACS) classesand briefings for July will include:

■ Job Information Briefing – Monday, andJuly 9, 16, 23, 30; 10 to 11 a.m. Attendees willlearn job search strategies including employerwebsites, online job boards and vacancy an-nouncements.

■ Credit Reporting, Scores and Debt Man-

agement – Tuesday, and July 17; 9 to 10 a.m.Are you looking to improve your credit scoreprior tomaking that big purchase? Need a start-ing point?This class covers everything that youneed to know about credit reports and FICOscores. All attendees will receive a free FICOscore and credit analysis.

■ Newcomers Briefing –Tuesday, 10 to 11:30a.m. Come and learn essential information aboutinstallation and community resources. Soldiersare highly encouraged to attend; spouses and ci-vilians are cordially invited.This event will includeprizes, an information fair and optional wind-shield tour (when available).

■ DevelopingYour Financial Plan – July 10and 24; 9 to 10 a.m. Are you tired of living pay-check to paycheck? Need a financial “check-up?” We will teach you the basics of devel-oping a written plan while setting goals for asuccessful financial future.

■ SponsorshipTraining – July 17; 2 to 3 p.m.Do you need information on how to become aneffective unit sponsor?This training can be com-

pleted in the classroom or online at www.apps.mhf.dod.mil/esat.

■ CareTeamTraining – July 18; 9:15 a.m. to2:30 p.m.The CareTeam offers short-term careand support to families of deceased and seri-ously wounded Soldiers and civilians until thefamily’s own support structure is in place. It isimportant to note that the Care Team will onlybe utilized at the request of the family. Careteams are not mandatory but are an additionalway for organizations to provide valuable sup-port to families.

■ Family Readiness Groups and Leadership

– July 18; 9 a.m. to noon. Learn the FRGstructureand how it plays an important role in the Army.We will help you to develop leadership skills anddiscover the importance of volunteers andmem-bers. This training is offered through the Morn-ings with Army FamilyTeam Building series.

■ Effective ResumeWriting – July 20; 9 a.m.to noon.Attendeeswill learn the skills necessaryto assess work experience and job accomplish-ments. Assistance will be provided for prepara-tion of a chronological resume.

■ Exceptional Family Member Program Em-

powerment Hour – July 24; 10 to 11 a.m. Comeout and get an overview of the Hampton RoadsMedical Needs Registry.

■ Couponing Strategies – July 30; 10:30 to11:30 a.m. Learnways to stretch your grocery dol-lars.Wewill teach you the proper use of couponsand how to organize your coupons for sales.All classes and briefings will take place in

Bldg. 650, Monroe Ave. For more information,call 878-3638.

JBLE summer concert

Joint Base Langley-Eustis will host an out-door concert starring country music artist SaraEvans, July 13, at 7 p.m. at the Murphy FieldSports Complex. The concert is part of theUSO Hampton Roads Military Concert Series.It is free and open to the public.Gateswill open at 4 p.m. and free children’s ac-

tivities will be offered until 7 p.m. Food and bev-erageswill be available for purchase until closing.For more information, call 878-2602 or visit

www.eustismwr.com.

Free sitter website

The Department of Defense provides a freeInternet sitter service for military families. Thewebsite finds in-home child care, nannies, tu-tors, elder care providers, pet sitters and oth-er services in local communities. Active-dutymembers of all military branches, including acti-vated National Guard and reservemembers andtheir families, can receive a free membership tothe service, saving an average of $120 a year.The program provides military families with

instant access to caregiver profiles, backgroundchecks,pictures, references, reviews,a four-stepscreening process, and a specialized matchingtechnology to select the right caregiver.For more information, visit www.sittercity.

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School and sport physical exams

School and sport physical exams are avail-able at McDonald Army Health Center’s Pe-diatric and Family Health clinics by appoint-ment only. Appointments may be scheduledfor Monday-Saturday through Sept. 15. Pleasecall the Hampton Roads Appointment Centerat (866) 645-4584 to schedule an appointment(up to 28 days in advance).For more information, visit http://mcdonald.

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Emergency preparation

Soldier and Family Readiness will host anEmergency PreparationTraining class on July 24from 10 to 11 a.m. at Bldg. 650, Monroe Ave.The training is open to Soldiers, spouses, civil-ians, family readiness support assistants, familyreadiness group leaders, and families with spe-cial needs dependents.For more information, call 878-1954.

Range schedule

Ranges, training areas and associated facilitiesare off limits to personnel not engaged in sched-uled firing, operations or inspections unlessclearance is obtained from the Range ControlFire Desk or a designated Range Control Tech-nician.The Range Control office telephone num-ber is 878-4412, ext. 226 or 878-3834, ext 234.The range operations schedule untilWednes-

day is:■Today – Ranges RD, 2, 5 (7 a.m. to 4 p.m.)■ Saturday – No Scheduled Ranges■ Sunday – No Scheduled Ranges■ Monday – No Scheduled Ranges■Tuesday – Ranges 2 (7 a.m. to 3 p.m.)■Wednesday – No Scheduled RangesAll personnel are required to check in and out

with Range Control before going into or depart-ing from any range or training area.

Kiwanis Club of Fort Eustis

The Kiwanis Club of Fort Eustis meets atnoon on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of eachmonth at the Fort Eustis Club. All interestedparties are invited and welcome to attend themeetings. Kiwanis International is a global or-ganization of members of every age who arededicated to changing the world, one childand one community at a time.For more information, call Lance Musser at

713-1399 or email [email protected].


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Friday, 7 p.m.

Battleship (PG-13)

In summer 2012, thebattle for Earth begins atsea. “Battleship” is anepic-scale action adven-ture that unfolds acrossthe seas, in the skies, andover land as our planetfights for survival againsta superior force.

Saturday, 2 p.m.

The Dictator (R)

HaffazAlladeen is thebi-zarre dictator of the oil-richAfrican nation of Wadiya.Alladeen is as egotisticaland ruthless as dictatorscome, executing anyonewho disagrees with himby using his signature“head chop” signal. Al-ladeen is summoned bythe UN to address theirconcerns about his nucle-ar program.

Saturday, 7 p.m.

Chernobyl Diaries (R)

Six young tourists, look-ing to go off the beat-en path, hire an “extremetour” guide. Ignoringwarn-ings, he takes them intothe city of Pripyat, the for-mer home to the workersof the Chernobyl nucle-ar reactor, but a desertedtown since the disastermore than 25 years ago.After a brief exploration ofthe abandoned city, how-ever, the group soon findsthemselves stranded, onlyto discover that they arenot alone.

Sunday, 2 p.m.

No show

Movie synopsis and showtime information isavailableonline at www.shopmyex-change.com/ReelTimeThe-aters/Movies-Langley.htm.

LangleyTheaterSchedule

Thrift Shop closure

The Langley Thrift Shop will be closed July4.The shop is regularly openWednesdays andFridays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

SNCO medallion ceremony, banquet

An induction medallion ceremony and ban-quet for 2012 master sergeant-selects isscheduled for July 27. The medallion ceremo-ny will be held inside the Static Display Hang-er at 10 a.m., and the banquet will be held atthe Bayview Commonwealth Center at 6 p.m.For more information, contact Master Sgt.

LaTrise Russell at 764-4108, or Senior MasterSgt. Katrina McIntosh at 764-2700.

Pool openings

■ The Langley Club Outdoor Pool is cur-rently open. Its hours of operations are from 1to 6 p.m., Thursday throughTuesday. The poolwill be closedWednesday.

■ The Shellbank Fitness Center Outdoor

Pool, located next to the Community Center, iscurrently open throughAug. 24.The hours of op-eration are noon to 6 p.m., Friday toWednesday.The pool is closedThursday.Additionally, the Shellbank Fitness Center

Outdoor Pool hours will change Aug. 25-27. Itwill be open noon until 6 p.m., Friday throughSunday. From Aug. 31 until Sept. 3, the Shell-bank Fitness Center Outdoor Pool will be opennoon until 6 p.m., Friday through Monday.Due to maintenance, the Shellbank Fitness

Center IndoorPoolwill be closedJune25 throughJuly 4. It is scheduled to reopen July 5.

Scam Alert: American Mega Lottery

Service members are advised to be on thelookout for checks being mailed to individualswith the official TRICARE logo and directionsfrom American Mega Lottery Payment to acti-vate and cash-in and attempt to obtain person-al and financial information.TRICARE is aware of the scam. All Service

members are highly encouraged to:■ Destroy the fraudulent check.■ Do not call the claims agent on the notice

to activate the check.■ Do not deposit the fraudulent check into a

bank account.■ Do not complete the form, sign it or mail

it back to American Mega Lottery.

Military wife singers sought

C*A*M*M*O,The Center ForMilitaryMusicOpportunities is casting military wife singers(post 9/11, active-duty wives only) for a choirrecording. If you are interested in participating,contact CAMMO Artistic Director Victor Hurta-do at [email protected] or call 1-800-

517-5261 for information about requirementsand audition/rehearsal schedules.

Langley Chapel job opening

The LangleyAir Force Base,Va., Chapel has acontract vacancy for a Director, Family LifeMin-istries. The contractor will be responsible for afull range of family style ministry initiatives (i.e.family-focused events & retreats, care for fam-ilies of deployed, mission outreach, VBS/AWA-NA, etc) within the Protestant community.Applicants should provide evidence of appro-

priate competence in the formof a resume, dem-onstrating a four-year undergraduate degree, andexperience in working with people of all ageswithin a Christian setting. Applicant must be ableto lead and manage a multi-faceted ministry thatappeals to all ages. Applicant must be willing towork within all Protestant faith groups, nationali-ties, and spiritual levels in a pluralistic military en-vironment. The applicant must have a minimumof five years involvement with the Langley Cha-pel community. A contractwill be awarded basedon “best value” to the government.To review the Basis of Award, Statement of

Work, and other contract requirements, pleasecontact Chaplain David Barns, Senior ProtestantChaplain, at 764-7847. Applications must be re-ceived by close of business June 25, 2012.

Marriage seminar

Whether you have a good marriage youwant to make better, or you are hanging on bya thread, the Building a Strong MarriageTeamseminar can transform your marriage. TheChapel is sponsoring this one-day event at nocost Service members at Joint Base Langley-Eustis and their families.Come with or without your spouse. Lunch is

provided, and the event is open to everyone. (Al-ternate Duty Location authorized for GS civilians.)Join us for a fun-filled one-day event to connectwith your spouse and learn effective ways tohave a thrilling marriage.You’ll leave with a freshperspective and step by step details on how toBuild a StrongMarriageTeam.Sign-up early to reserve your seat by call-

ing 764-7847 or online: https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=50963&k=07614B0F78

Eaglewood Junior Golf Academy

Eaglewood Golf Course is offering junior golflessons now until Aug. 3. Ages five and up mayattend. For more information, call 764-4547.

CEA recruiting event

There are several career fields for enlistedaviators, and right now those career fields arehiring any Airman or noncommissioned officerwho can retrain. Anyone interested in incen-

tive pay, and an amazing career, should be atthe BaseTheater June 29 at 2 p.m.For more information, contact Master Sgt.

Richard Sennett at 764-7668, or email [email protected].

Bethel Manor Block Party

Langley Protestant Chapel, in conjunctionwithNorthside Christian Church, is hosting a blockparty July 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bethel Man-or Chapel.There will be free food, live music andgames for kids. Come and join the fun!For more information, contact Capt. David

Barns at 757-764-8543 or 757-764-7847.

Summer youth volunteer program

TheAmerican RedCross is hosting a summeryouth volunteer program for children betweenages 13 and 17. The program takes place fromJune 25 to Aug. 17. Space is limited. All youthmust be accompanied by a guardian and bring acompleted application packet to one orientation.For more information or to request a volun-

teer packet, call the Fort Eustis office at 757-878-3339 or call the Langley Air Force Base of-fice at 757-225-4060.

Education Assistance Gala

The Tidewater Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen isholding the 29th Annual Lawrence E. AndersonEducation Assistance Gala at the Bayside Com-monwealth Center, July 21 at 7 p.m. The semi-formal eventwill feature guest speaker Brig. Gen.Stayce Harris, U.S. Africa Command mobilizationassistant to the commander. The event cost is$50 and includes ameal and entertainment.For more information, please contact Capt.

Williams at [email protected] or at(757)764-6314, or Mrs. Robinson at [email protected] or (757)764-8594, or TSgtGeorge-Packer at [email protected] or 757-764-5254.

Young Adults’ Bible Study

A bible study intended for college-age partici-pants is held eachWednesday from 10:30 a.m.until noon at the Religious Center, 1792 1st St. inBethel Housing. Our current series is titled; “Ba-sic” by Francis Chan.Therewill be refreshments.For more information, contact David Ras-

bold at 764-0992 or 764-7847.

WAPS Catalog information

Technical sergeants testing for master ser-geant this year; did you know both Chapters 1& 17 of the Professional Development Guideare not testable? Find out what you need tostudy in the Enlisted Promotions Referenc-es and Requirements online at https://www.omsq.af.mil/TE/EPRRC.PDF.


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4th of July Stars in the Sky

Newport News Parks, Recreation &Tourismwill celebrateIndependenceDaywith its 4th of July Stars in the Sky eventWednesday at Victory Landing Park (end of 23rd Street atthe James River).The celebration begins at 7 p.m. with freechildren’s rides including giant slides,moon bounces and ob-stacle courses. Food and beverages will be available for pur-chase. Entertainment will be provided by CheapThrills from7 to 8 p.m.; Carbon Leaf will perform from 8:15 to 9:30 p.m.Fireworks will light up over the James River at 9:30 p.m.Admission and parking are free. Parking will be avail-

able at the Newport News City Hall parking lot and des-ignated non-restricted public parking spaces in the down-town area. No pets, bicycles, alcohol, skateboards orradios will be permitted in the event area.For more information, call 926-1400.

ColonialWilliamsburg

Colonial Williamsburg’s Independence Day celebrationwill begin with aWednesday morning militia muster at 10a.m. in the Revolutionary City. A dramatic reading of theDeclaration of Independence is scheduled for noon on thewest side of the Capitol. The U.S. Air Force Heritage ofAmerica Band will perform at 6 p.m. in Market Square anda fireworks display will take place at 9:30 p.m.Free parking is available at theVisitor Centerwhere visitors

can purchase tickets and utilize the shuttle bus service (avail-able every half hour to all regular stops). All daytime eventsin the Revolutionary City are included with ColonialWilliams-burg admission tickets.The pedestrian bridge to the Revolu-tionary City will be closed to traffic from 9:15 to 10 p.m.For more information, call (757) 229-1000. To purchase

tickets online, visit www.colonialwilliamsburg.com.

HistoricYorktown celebration

The 33rd annual Historic Yorktown Fourth of July Cele-bration will include:

■ 8k Run and 5KWalk – 8 a.m.,York High School (reg-istration begins at 6:30 a.m.).

■ Parade onWater Street – 9 a.m., Riverwalk Landing(music by the U.S. Coast Guard Band).

■ Event Parking Opens – 4 p.m., Corner of Cook Roadand Ballard Street.

■ Sounds of Liberty Bell Ringing Ceremony – 7 p.m.,Riverwalk Landing Stage.

■ Glen Boswick and the Sounds of Swing Orchestra

– 8 p.m., Riverwalk Landing Stage.■ Fireworks Display – 9:15 p.m., Over theYork River.

■ Glen Boswick and the Sounds of Swing Orchestra

– 9:45 p.m., Riverwalk Landing Stage.To pre-register for the 8K Run and 5K Walk, visit info@

happypaceraces.com. For additional event information, call890-3500 or visit www.yorkcounty.gov/fourth.

Picnic and fireworks show

The 30th annual AT&T Fourth of July Great American Pic-nic and Fireworks Show takes place on Wednesday from5 to 10 p.m. in Town Point Park (downtown Norfolk). Theevent is free and open to the public. Come out and en-joy patriotic sounds by the U.S. ArmyTraining and DoctrineCommand Band. A fireworks display is scheduled for 9:30p.m. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.For more information, visit www.festevents.org.

Virginia Living Museum

■ Spirit of America Laser Display – Come celebrateIndependence Day and enjoy an amazing Spirit of Ameri-ca laser displayWednesday at the Abbitt Planetarium.Theshow mixes great patriotic music with America-inspiredrock & roll songs. Show times will be at 3:30, 6, 7, 8 and9 p.m. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Tickets are $3(members) and $6 (non-members).

■ Star Party Laser Shows – Free observing begins atsunset on July 14.Visitors can choose from five shows: La-ser Spirit, 6:30 p.m.; Virginia Skies, 7:30 p.m.; Laser retro,8:30 p.m.; Laser Metallica, 10 p.m.; and Dark Side of theMoon, 11:30 p.m. All shows are $6.TheWild Side Café willbe open from 6 to 9 p.m.

■ Blue Ridge Butterfly Safari – Help count and identi-fy butterflies during the museum’s 21st annual ButterflyWatch Safari to the Blue Ridge Mountains on July 14 from7 a.m. to 9 p.m.This trip is a great way to enjoy the sceneryand share naturewith your family.The cost is $35 formem-bers and $50 for non-members. Minimum age is 8 yearsold; 16 years old without an adult.To register, call 595-9135or visit www.thevlm.org.The Virginia Living Museum is located at 524 J. Clyde

Morris Blvd. in Newport News. Museum admission: $17adults/$13 children (3-12), ages 2 and under free. Planetari-um is $4 in addition to museum admission. Group rates areavailable for groups of 10 or more. Hours are Monday thruSaturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.For more info, call 595-9135 or visit www.thevlm.org.

Homeownership workshop

Are you thinking about purchasing a home? Not sure

where to start? Fleet and Family Services CenterYorktownis hosting aVirginia Housing Development Authority Home-ownershipWorkshop on July 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.at Bldg. 1949, Yorktown Naval Weapons Station. The work-shop is designed to take themystery out of buying a home.Attendees will learn about managing personal finances

and credit, working with a lender and real estate agent,completing the loan process and home inspection proce-dures. It is open to all active duty members, retirees, fam-ily members and DoD personnel.To register, call 887-4606 or visit www.cnic.navy.mil/

navyifema.

Air Force Heritage Band Concerts

The United States Air Force Heritage Concert Band willbe playing shows around the local area on the days leadingup to July 4. Below are details of the upcoming concerts.

■ July 1–Merchant’s Square,Williamsburg at 6:30 p.m.■ July 2 –Town Park, Irvington at 7 p.m.■ July 3 –Genworth Financial Park, Richmond at 7:30 p.m.■ July 4 – Market Square inWilliamsburg at 6:00 p.m.For more information, go to www.facebook.com/heri-

tageofamericaband.

Summer Breeze Concert Series

The annual Merchants Square Summer Breeze ConcertSeries returns for the 21st year in the shopping and diningdistrict adjacent to Colonial Williamsburg. Beginning withthe July 11 concert, Merchant’s Square will also offer chil-dren’s entertainment at 6:30 p.m. featuring face painting,bubble-making and clowns.The outdoor concerts are free.The schedule is:■ Sunday – U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band,

6:30 to 7:45 p.m.■ July 11 – Central Virginia Jazz Orchestra, 7 to 9 p.m.■ July 18 – Kings of Swing, 7 to 9 p.m.■ July 25 – Slapwater, 7 to 9 p.m.■ Aug. 1 – U.S. Air Force Heritage Brass Ensemble, 7

to 8:30 p.m.■ Aug. 8 – U.S. Air Force Heritage Ramblers Ensem-

ble, 7 to 8:30 p.m.■ Aug. 15 – U.S. Air Force Blue Aces Ensemble, 7 to

8:30 p.m.■ Aug. 22 – U.S. ArmyTRADOC Band, 7 to 8:30 p.m.■ Aug. 29 – U.S. Air Force Rhythm in Blue Ensemble,

7 to 8:30 p.m.For more information, call (757) 565-8889 or visit www.

merchantssquare.org.


By Sgt. 1st Class Kelly Jo BridgwaterU.S. ARMYTRAININGAND DOCTRINE COMMAND

The Army’s Training and DoctrineCommand is working to increase oppor-tunities for Soldiers to receive civilian ac-creditation for attending military schools.

Training and Doctrine Command,known as TRADOC, is responsible forteaching roughly 150 military occupa-tional specialties to enlisted Soldiersusing 15 schools across eight locations,providing nearly 200,000 Army profes-sionals each year with opportunities tobecome experts in their field.

TRADOC and the Army are increas-ing their efforts to help Soldiers takethose skills with them, through creden-tials, earned with their military train-ing and experience, when they leavethe Army and compete for jobs in thecivilian sector.

“The knowledge, skills and abilitiesSoldiers possess are very valuable andmarketable to civilian employers,” saidBrig. Gen. Pete Utley, TRADOC’s depu-ty chief of staff for operations and train-ing. “What we are trying to do is workwith civilian credentialing agencies andTRADOC schools to identify creden-tialing opportunities for more MOSs.”

At a June 12 roundtable meeting inWashington, D.C., hosted by the Amer-ican Legion, Deputy Assistant Secretaryof the Army for Civilian Personnel andQuality of Life Tony Stamilio, along withrepresentatives from TRADOC and ci-vilian credentialing agencies, gathered todiscuss how to achieve appropriate rec-ognition of military training and experi-ence through credentialing programs.

During the meeting, Stamilio statedeach year between 80,000 and 100,000Soldiers leave the Army after earningskills provided by Army schools.

“We need to make sure we do all wecan to support our Soldiers who haveserved and fought in war,” said Stam-ilio, who believes another benefit of cre-dentialing is to “further professionalizethe force” while helping the Army to“fill gaps and improve training.”

In particular the Army is looking at10 Military Occupation Specialties, orMOSs, that have a high volume andhigh unemployment rate.

“The guidance is to consider allMOSs, but we need to look closely atproviding proper credentialing oppor-tunities for the highly unemployedMOSs such as infantrymen, combatengineers, military police, medics, hu-man resources specialists, motor trans-port operators, wheeled vehicle me-chanics, logistics specialists, and foodservice specialists,” said Stamilio.

According to Maj. Neil Wahab,TRADOC training, plans and oper-ations, the enlisted Soldier is the pri-mary focus; however, the Army is alsolooking at initiatives for warrant andcommissioned officers.

Credentials can be provided fromgovernment agencies like a commer-cial truck driver’s license and fromnon-government agencies such as theNational Institute for Automotive Ser-vice Excellence that provides creden-tials for mechanics.

“Soldiers are able to chart the nec-essary training that will assist them inobtaining professional credentialingand certification by using the Army’sCareer Tracker, or ACT, said KhadijahSellers from TRADOC’s Institute forNCO Professional Development.

“What is important is for Soldiers tounderstand that ACT will assist themto find MOS-related credentialing andcertification that maximizes the train-ing they received. ACT provides an in-tegrated approach to a Soldier’s per-sonal and professional developmentwhich capitalizes on a mutual need forlifelong learning,” said Sellers.

“Soldiers can leverage the training

and experience they acquired through-out their career to obtain MOS-relatedcredentialing and certifications,” saidSellers. “These technical certificationsand credentials are valuable whetheryou remain in the Army or leave andwork in the civilian sector.”

In addition, Soldiers may visit theArmy Credentialing OpportunitiesOn-Line, or COOL, website for infor-mation on how they can fulfill the re-quirements for civilian certificationsand licenses that are related to theirMOS. The COOL website also allowsSoldiers to see what jobs are potential-ly available to them based on the skillsinherent in their MOS.

“The Army’s Transition AssistanceProgram workshop uses the COOLwebsite to help in the employment pro-cess,” said Sherman Watkins, a counsel-or with the Soldier Family AssistanceCenter and Army Career and AlumniProgram on Fort Eustis. “Soldiers arehaving success in their job search as adirect result of using COOL.”

“In the next five years, roughly a mil-lion people will leave military service andthe Army spends one-half billion dollarsper year on unemployment compensa-tion,” said Wahab. “Initiatives to assistSoldiers with job credentialing will en-hance Soldier skills while serving and in-crease employability prior to separation.”

“The acquired skills of the profession-al Soldier are viable in the civilian mar-ket and the credentialing and certifica-tion program is key in providing ourveterans a smooth transition from war-rior to civilian,” said Stamilio.

Army, TRADOC set Soldiers upfor success with job credentialing

ABOVE: Pfc. MiguelTelles hones his skills as a Utility

Helicopter repairer during his Initial MilitaryTraining

at the 128th Aviation Brigade, Fort Eustis.

BELOW: Students of the Army’s Training and Doc-

trine Command’s Initial Military Training attend the

Utility Helicopter Repairer’s Course run by the 128th

Aviation Brigade the morning of June 20. (from left)

Pvt.Tuyen Phan from Columbus, Ohio, Pvt. 1st Class

MiguelTelles from Dallas, and Airman Donald Swee-

ney from Fayetteville, N.C.

Pvt. KayleWit-

zman, an Army

food service spe-

cialist, Military

Occupational

Specialty 92G,

prepares hot rolls

as part of her Ad-

vanced Individual

Training at Fort

Lee.

Photos by Sgt. 1st ClassKelly Jo Bridgwater


By Walter T. Ham IVEIGHTH ARMY PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Chipyong-ni was a little known moun-tain village until a battle there changed themomentum of the Korean War and madean indelible mark in military history.

A day after the 62nd anniversary of thestart of the Korean War, American, SouthKorean and French officials and KoreanWar veterans gathered here June 26, tomark one of the pivotal battles of the bru-tal three-year conflict.

During a ceremony hosted by the Re-public of Korea, or ROK, Army’s 20thMechanized Infantry Division, officialsand veterans laid wreaths and flowers ata memorial in the modern day city of Ji-pyeong-ni, formerly spelled Chipyong-niduring the Korean War.

In late 1950, the large-scale CommunistChinese intervention in the Korean Wardramatically changed the complexity of theconflict and increased the number of enemytroops that United Nations forces faced.

Occupying a critical junction about40 miles southwest of then-Communistoccupied Seoul in February 1951, Chi-pyong-ni was a crossroads village lessthan a mile long and a few blocks wide.

The 2nd Infantry Division’s 23rd Infan-try Regimental Combat Team, augment-ed by a French infantry battalion, held thevillage and took on an entire CommunistChinese Army element during three daysof heated battle Feb 13-15, 1950.

Enveloped by enemy forces and fightingaround the clock in near freezing tempera-tures, around 5,000 American and French

troops repelled and defeated 25,000 Com-munist Chinese forces and effectively shat-tered what historians called the myth of the“magical millions of Chinese in Korea.”

Commanded by Col. Paul L. Freeman Jr.,the 23rd Infantry Regiment had previous-ly clashed with Chinese forces at the near-by Twin Towers and at Kunu-ri during theprevious winter retreat from North Korea.

Eighth Army Historian Ron Miller saidthe battle changed the momentum of thewar because it was the first time Commu-nist Chinese troops had been stopped inground combat and forced to retreat.

“This success invigorated Eighth Armywith a heightened sense of morale and arenewed fighting spirit,” said Miller. “Thesuccessful defense of an isolated regimen-tal combat team without grievous lossesagainst a numerically superior force sym-bolized a turning point.”

According to Miller, by early April1951, United Nations forces had ejectedthe Communist Chinese from Seoul andpushed them north of the 38th parallel tothe approximate area of the Military De-marcation Line that continues to dividethe Korean Peninsula today.

During the ceremony, ROK Army Maj.Gen. Na Sang-woong, commander of the20th Mechanized Infantry Division, paidtribute to the “noble sacrifice of the UN Sol-diers who fought bravely in the mountains,valleys and fields of the Republic of Koreadefending freedom and democracy.”

The ROK Army 20th ID commandersaid the veterans of the Battle of Chipyon-gi-ni “sowed the seeds of democracy andprosperity” in South Korea.

Veterans at-

tend at a me-

morial cer-

emony for

the Battle of

Chipyong-ni,

South Korea,

June 26, at

the site of the

pivotal battle.

Photo by Cpl. ChoNakyoung, EighthArmy Public Affairs

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