peninsula warrior nov. 23, 2012 air force edition

Air force EDITION

November 23, 2012Vol. 3, No. 45

Publ ished in the in te res t o f personne l a t Jo in t Base Langley-Eus t is • www.pen insu lawar r io r.com

J O I N T B A S E L A N G L E Y - E U S T I S

HOLIDAYSJBLE prepares for the

holidays at home-station— Page 4

CHARITYFirst sergeants feed familieswith Operation Warmheart

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TOUGH LOVE

Jacey Eckhart imparts ‘Spartan’ wisdom to couples— 4

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More than an exerciseActive shooter has real effecton Service members

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By Senior Airman Jason J. Brown633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The holidays are a time of togeth-erness, love and happiness for mil-lions of Americans every year. Fam-ilies travel thousands of miles to bewith loved ones, and we pause togive thanks for what we have.

However, operations tempo, train-ing, deployments and the nomad-ic nature of the military lifestyle canmake holiday traditions difficult toshare for Soldiers and their families.

Thankfully, the men and womenof Fort Eustis’ support organizationsare working hard to help warriorsand family members enjoy the hol-iday season this year.

The term “holiday” originates from“holy day,” defined as a day reservedfor religious celebration. Christmas isamong the most-celebrated religiousholidays in the United States. Assuch, the dedicated team of chaplainsat Fort Eustis, Va. is deeply involvedin helping Soldiers in need through-out the season.

U.S. Army Chaplain (Col.) KennethBush, the post’s senior chaplain, saidthe chapel is hosting a variety of pro-grams to provide spiritual supportand assistance to troops and families.In addition to a series of holiday ser-vices, the chapel will donate 140 Com-missary gift cards worth $50 each toService members and families in need,as determined by unit leadership.

“These certificates aren’t limited toSoldiers. We’re donating these to Sol-diers, Airmen, Navy personnel andany personnel with the tenant unitson post,” he said.

Another way chaplains are lending

a hand is educating Service memberson fiscal responsibility and the pit-falls of the holiday debt hangover.

“A lot of Soldiers, like people ingeneral, rack up credit card debt oroverspend during the holidays,”Bush said. “You have to pay that offstarting in January, and it really canbe detrimental if not managed prop-erly. Chaplains in the 128th AviationBrigade have had great success inhosting classes for Soldiers, teachingthem fiscal responsibility during theholiday spending period, even help-ing them save money year-round tobe prepared for it.”

Chaplain (Maj.) Raymond Folsom,the 128thAvn. Bde. chaplain, empha-sized that while the holidays presentunique religious needs, helping Sol-

diers and family members duringthe holidays “is not any more impor-tant than any other time.”

“We’re here to help Soldiers. Wemeet with them, understand theirspiritual needs and adapt our coun-seling to meet those needs,” Fol-som said. “[Ch. (Capt.) Jason Hill]and I are placed strategically to praywith, answer questions and providemeaningful religious experiences forour troops year-round.”

Bush said Service members andfamily members in need of assistanceof any kind can call the chapel at(757) 878-1304 during daytime busi-ness hours. The chapel also operatesa 24-hour hotline at (757) 878-5050.

■ Nov. 19 - Dec. 7: Fort Eustis Holiday Food Drive, whichwill benefit the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank, a referralsource for many military families. Collection boxes willbe conveniently located at ACS at 650 Monroe Ave. andother public buildings.■ Nov. 23 - Jan. 2, 2013: Christmas Food Voucher Pro-gram. Your donations will provide a holiday meal for juniorenlisted families. Toy donations are also welcome.■ Nov. 26: The 14th Annual Holiday Card Lane Contestbegins, with awards ceremony on Dec. 14 at 11 a.m., atthe U.S. Army Transportation Museum. Fort Eustis units

and organizations are invited to submit a wooden “card”in keeping with this year’s theme of “Celebrating Family,Friends and Faith!” POC: Shirley Strong; 878-2552.■ Nov 28-30: Master Resiliency Training at ACS. ReadyResiliency teaches critical thinking skills and coping strat-egies to overcome challenges, mature and bounce backfrom adversity. Soldiers, family members and civiliansare welcome. Registration is required. POC: Roger Bullis;878-3173.■ Dec. 10: Exceptional Family Member Program HolidayParty. POC: Marlene Foster-Cherrye; 878-1954.

733rd Force Support DivisionHoliday Closures/Hours

Army Community Service

Closed: Nov. 22-23, Dec. 24-24, Dec. 31-Jan. 1, 2013

Anderson Field House

Closed: Nov. 24 (Renovations), Dec. 25, Jan. 1, 2013

Aquatic Center (Lap Pool)

Closed: Nov. 22, Dec. 25, Jan. 1, 2013.Nov. 23: Open 5 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Aquatic Center (Adventure Pool)

Closed: Nov. 22, Dec. 25, Jan. 1, 2013Nov. 23: Open noon to 4 p.m.Dec. 24 & 31: Open noon to 4 p.m.

Auto Craft Shop

Closed: Nov. 22-23, Dec. 24-25, Dec. 31 - Jan. 1, 2013

Bowling Center

Closed: Nov. 22, Dec. 23-25, Dec. 30 - Jan. 1, 2013

Child,Youth & School Services


Fort Eustis Club

Closed: Nov. 22-23, Dec. 24-25, Jan. 1, 2013NewYear’s Eve Party: Dec. 31, 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Pines Golf Course

Closed: Nov. 22, Dec. 25Dec. 24: Open sunrise to noon

LeisureTravel Office


Groninger Library


Manpower and Personnel Branch

Closed: Nov. 22, Dec. 25, Jan. 1, 2013

McClellan Fitness Center

Closed: Nov. 22, Dec. 25, Jan. 1, 2013Dec. 24 & 31: Open 5 a.m. to 2 p.m.

MWR Recreation Center

Arts & Crafts:

Closed: Nov. 22-23, Dec. 24-25, Dec. 31 - Jan. 1, 2013Recreation Room:

Closed: Nov. 22, Dec. 24-25, Dec. 31 - Jan. 3, 2013Outdoor Recreation:

Closed: Nov. 22, Dec. 25, Jan. 1, 2013Dec. 24 & 31: Open 8 a.m. to noon

Photo illustration by Airman 1st Class Austin Harvill

Joint Base Langley-Eustis plans to accommodate Service members during the

holidays, who can’t make it back home, with activities like hunting, concerts and

plenty of good food. In addition to events on base, the surrounding area boasts

even more attractions for those seeking to strike out on their own.

SEE HOLIDAYS PAGE 4

Army Community Service Holiday Key Dates


By Airman 1st Class Austin Harvill633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Cold air nips at the fingertips of JointBase Langley-Eustis Service members.With the changing leaves comes a changeof pace for many.

Organizations like the Langley AirForce Base, Va., 633rd Force SupportSquadron and the Fort Eustis, Va., 733rdForce Support Division plan to give Ser-vice members the experience of the sea-son even with their sometimes strainedschedules.

From Thanksgiving to New Year’s, hotchocolate fills many a special thermos,and it seems everybody hums their favor-ite tune. But near JBLE, the sound of hol-iday music accompanies a chorus of F-22Raptors and their deafening takeoff.

The military dedicates 100 percent of itstime to the defense of the nation, and theholidays are no exception. That meanssome Service members will be spending

the holidays at the home station insteadof the homestead.

But those Service members are not for-gotten.

“The need to provide hometown andfamily feel is never more important thanduring the holidays,” said John Volkers,733rd FSD director. “With Service mem-bers and families being far from home andfriends, force support programs are vital.”

The 733rd FSD scheduled events for theseason, such as a parents’ night out, hunt-er’s safety course, a turkey shoot andmore. To get started on registration for anevent, or for more questions, visit http://eustismwr.com.

Langley doesn’t plan to back off duringthe holidays either. The 633rd FSS com-munity center plans to provide a come-dy night, a Thanksgiving meal, a pianoconcert and more in the month of No-vember, but the activities don’t end there.Youth services, the Langley club and oth-er units within the 633rd FSS have events

planned for the holidays. For more infor-mation, go to http://langley.jbleforce-support.com/index.html.

“Because of the rigorous military mis-sion, a significant number of our militarycan’t be with the ones they love this year,”said James Murrell, 633rd FSS communi-ty center director. “Force support activi-ties show Service members their sacrificedoesn’t go unnoticed.”

Luckily for members of JBLE, the areaaround Fort Eustis and Langley is richwith opportunities to bundle up and goon an adventure. Hampton Roads and thegreater Williamsburg area have numerousevents scheduled for the holiday season.Plan your next holiday outing by checkingout the links provided:

■ http://visitwilliamsburg.com/wil-liamsburg-attractions/index.aspx (In-cludes Jamestown)

■ http://www.newport-news.org/things-to-do/events.php

■ http://www.visitnorfolktoday.com/

calendar/events/■ http://www.visithampton.com/

events/2012/11/■ http://www.ci.poquoson.va.us/

parks_recreation/events■ http://visityorktown.org/The surrounding communities offer

events ranging from quiet park adven-tures to extravagant evenings full of artand music.

For those concerned with the qualityof these events, Volkers shared some en-couragement.

“Force support personnel are preparedand willing to share the spirit of the sea-son,” said Volkers. “Remember, you arenot alone; we are here to serve you and tobe your home away from home.”

With the holiday season fast approach-ing, missing home is natural for those whoput service before self. However, with justa little bit of planning, and maybe a fewcups of warm apple cider, holiday enjoy-ment is not out of reach for anyone.

Langley prepares for holidays at home-station

Soldier support and resiliency does not stopat the chapel’s doors. Army Community Ser-vice provides a wealth of education, trainingand support for Fort Eustis personnel duringthe holidays as well.

Financial education workshops, resiliencytraining, holiday contests, food drives, vouch-er programs and events for Exceptional Fam-ily Member Program families are among theorganization’s holiday offerings.

“ACS provides training, education and sup-port personalized for each Soldier or fami-ly. For example, personal financial readinessservices might include developing a financialplan, finding out your credit score or meet-ing with a counselor to learn how to dig yourway out of debt,” said Ann Schulte, the ACSdirector. “Whether you’re new to the commu-nity, looking for parenting resources, wantingto volunteer, seeking a new job or strugglingwith deployment related adjustment, ACSwill provide or help connect you with a vari-ety of services on post or beyond.

“Donations are appreciated during the hol-idays and all year long for the ACS Emergen-cy Food Voucher program to assist Soldiersand families with short-term food assis-tance,” she added.

Schulte said Soldiers or family members in

need can call ACS Military Family Life Coun-selors at (757) 555-5509/5512 for short-termcounseling. Additionally, Military OneSourceis “a goldmine of resources around-the-clock,”available online at www.militaryonesource.com or by calling 1 (800) 342-9647.

Lastly, personnel can call ACS directly at878-3638, visit their location at 650 MonroeAvenue weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,get information online at www.eustismwr.com or via Facebook at www.facebook.com/forteustisacs. Individuals should note the ACSwill be closed Nov.22-23, Dec. 24-25, and 31,and Jan. 1, 2013.

Regimental Memorial Chapel Holiday Services

CATHOLIC

Regular Services:

• Sunday, 9:30 a.m.: Sunday Mass• Sunday, 4 p.m.: Hispanic Mass (No Christmas Day Service)• Monday-Wednesday & Friday, 11:45 a.m.: Weekday Mass• Thursday, 5:30 p.m.: Weekday MassSpecial Services:

• Nov. 21, 7 p.m.: Thanksgiving Vigil Mass• Dec. 8, 11 a.m & 7 p.m.: Saturday Mass - Feast of the Immaculate Con-

ception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (A Holy Day of Obligation)• Dec. 17, 7 p.m.: Penance Service• Dec. 24, 9 p.m.: Christmas Eve Vigil Mass• Dec. 25, 11 a.m.: Christmas Day Mass• Dec. 31, 6 p.m.: Eucharistic Adoration before Mass• Dec. 31, 7 p.m.: New Year’s Eve Vigil Mass (Celebration after Mass)• Jan. 1, 2013, 7 p.m.: Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of

God (A Holy Day of Obligation)

PROTESTANT

Regular Services:

• Sunday, 8:45 a.m.: Contemporary Service at Bldg. 1005 Sunday, 11 a.m.:Traditional Service Sunday, 6 p.m.: Blended Service

Special Services:

• Nov. 21, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Thanksgiving Service• Dec. 24, 6 p.m.: Christmas Eve Service (All Protestant Services)Special Events:

• Nov. 28, 2 p.m.: Chapel Decorating/Chili Supper• Dec. 6, 5 p.m.: Tree Lighting Ceremony at Seay Plaza• Dec. 16, 12:30-2 p.m.: Birthday Party for Jesus

HOLIDAYS FROM PAGE 3

“Whether you’re new to thecommunity, looking for parentingresources, wanting to volunteer,seeking a new job or strugglingwith deployment related adjust-ment, ACS will provide or helpconnect you with a variety of ser-vices on post or beyond.”

— Ann SchulteArmy Community Service director


ARMY NEWS SERVICE

Suicides in the Army continue to re-main high.

In October, there were 20 potentialsuicides of active-duty Soldiers, mean-ing that some have been confirmedand others remain under investigation.The number for potential or confirmedsuicides in September was 15.

So far this year, there have been 166potential or confirmed active-dutysuicides, and last year there were 165Soldiers who committed suicide.

“Suicide is preventable and its pre-ventionisasharedresponsibilityamongall members of the Army family,” said

Gen. David M. Rodriguez, commander,U.S. Army Forces Command.

Among National Guard and ReserveSoldiers not in an active status, therewere 13 potential or confirmed suicidesin October, and in September there were17 potential or confirmed suicides.

So far this there, there have been 114potential or confirmed suicides amongGuard and Reserve Soldiers not in anactive status and last year there were118, which were all confirmed.

Rodriguez said that everyone is em-powered to intervene and save lives:“effective intervention requires leader-ship involvement and support, an en-vironment that promotes help-seeking

for hidden wounds like depression,anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and pri-or knowledge of available local andnational resources. We all must takethe time to do a self-inventory to as-sess the presence and impact of stress-ors in our lives. Of equal importanceis the awareness of the needs of othersaround us. There are no bystanders inour Army family.”

Soldiers and families in need of cri-sis assistance can contact the Nation-al Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Trainedconsultants are available 24/7 and canbe reached at 1-800-273-TALK (8255)or via the website at www.suicidepre-ventionlifeline.org.

Army releases October suicide statistics

Photo by Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brian Boisvert

Suicides impact Soldiers everywhere, whether de-

ployed or not, and family members as well.

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By Tetaun Moffett633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

It was Sept. 11, 2001 when U.S. ArmySgt. LaRita Fullwood witnessed on tele-vision a series of coordinated suicide at-tacks upon New York City and the Penta-gon in Washington D.C.

These tragic events set Fullwood on apath she never could have imaged.

Fullwood, then a Hampton Universitystudent, made a decision to join the U.S.Army Reserves.

“The attacks on America did some-thing for me,” she said. “The country atthat time was at its lowest point and Isomehow wanted to get involved andshow my support.”

Fullwood, who is currently assignedto 7th Sustainment Brigade as the chap-lain assistant noncommissioned officer incharge, is a native of Hampton, Va. andno stranger to the military. Her uncle wasdrafted during the Vietnam War, whileother family members served as Armyofficers. But it was the unfortunate eventsof 911 that inspired her to volunteer andserve her country.

She first joined as a supply reserv-ist, and upon completion of basic train-ing and the Army Advanced IndividualTraining, Fullwood embarked on the firstof three tours to Iraq, starting with CampLiberty, Baghdad.

It was the very first time Fullwood wasaway from home.

“At first, it was a traumatic experience,”she said. “I was without my family and allI had to depend on was my faith in God,prayer and my unit to help me get throughthe deployment. This was something newfor me but I knew I could get through it.”

According to Fullwood, her first tour toIraq really helped her appreciate the sim-ple conveniences of everyday life. Notonly was it her first time leaving home,but it was her first time being out of thecountry. She saw the world from a differ-ent perspective, which helped her gain agreater respect for being an American.

Fullwood said she would attend thechaplain services downrange and drawinspiration from her Christian faith andreligious experiences. She often imaginedbeing at her home church with family. She

enjoyed singing and got involved with thegospel choir, which eventually led her tobecoming an Army chaplain assistant.

“I always had a love for the ministryof music and helps, and during the de-ployment, I met an Army Chaplain whoallowed me to volunteer and assist withvarious services and duties.”

This was an unexpected opportunityfor Fullwood, who enjoyed volunteeringwith the Chaplains. It also opened up oth-er doors for her to share her musical talent.

“Singing is my passion,” she said.“I love directing the choir and sharingmy gifts and talents with others. I oftenwould get involved with various wor-ship services and volunteer. It reallysparked my interest in chaplain services.My thing was I love helping people andthis was perfect for me.”

Shortly thereafter, she returned fromIraq and changed her Military Occupa-tion Specialty from supply to chaplain as-sistant, and transferred to activity duty.

Fullwood then followed up with an as-signment to Fort Hood, Texas, but withinmonths she was sent back to Iraq to serveas a chaplain assistant.

During her second deployment toKirKuk, Iraq, she was given a hands-onopportunity to work in her new MOS.

Chaplains assistants provide muchneeded support to the chaplains duringmissions and everyday activities. Theirprimary purpose is to provide supportfor the unit ministry team programs andworship services.

Fullwood said she really enjoyed hu-manitarian missions.

“MysecondtourwassoexcitingbecauseI

took advantage of the training and opportu-nities to work with so many services as wellas planning humanitarian missions.”

During the Iraqi election, she partici-pated in several convoys throughout Iraqdelivering food, clothes and other ne-cessities to Iraqi civilians and those whowere in need.

“Not only was I responsible for humani-tarian missions, I also conducted memorialservices for deceased Soldiers,” Fullwoodsaid. “This was often difficult to do becauseI also helped organize memorial servicesfor Soldiers I served with in Iraq.”

Tragedy came too soon for Fullwoodwhen a Soldier in her unit was sent homeearly for in processing and was killed duringthe November 2009 Fort Hood shootings.

“It really hit home for me when I foundout she was killed,” Fullwood said. “It im-pacted the entire unit and my life signifi-cantly. However, I had the honor of orga-nizing her memorial service in Iraq. It wasa trying time but we got through it all.”

Fullwood said her faith and family hassustained her throughout her Army ca-reer. She left Fort Hood in 2010 and re-ported to Fort Eustis. But five months lat-er she was sent packing for a third tour toJoint Base Balad, Iraq.

“I knew people were praying for me.My journey for the past 11 years hasbeen a great but challenging one but I’mthankful to be able to serve my countryand other Soldiers,” she said. “My pas-sion for people and service is so fulfill-ing. After every deployment I’ve learnedso much about being a chaplain assistant.It’s one of the best jobs in the Army.”

Last month she placed third in Opera-tion Rising Star – a singing competitionthat offers Soldiers and their family mem-bers an opportunity to reach their dreamsof becoming a recording artist.

For now, Fullwood is focused on com-pleting her college education, becoming anArmy officer and one day raising a family.

“I just want to encourage my peers totake full advantage of career benefits. Nev-er give up on your goals,” she said. “Withevery door that opens, work hard and dis-cipline yourself to be the best Soldier youcan. Stay committed to faith, family andservice and you will be prosperous.”

Courtesy photo

U.S.Army Sgt. LaRita Fullwood, 7th Sustainment Brigade chaplain assistant noncommis-

sioned officer in charge, stands with Iraqi children at Joint-base Balad, Iraq. Fullwood and

other Soldiers participated in a mentoring program “Iraqi Kids Day” with the 53rdTrans-

portation Battalion.

“The attacks on America did something for me. The country at thattime was at its lowest point and I somehow wanted to get involveand show my support.”

— U.S. Army Sgt. LaRita Fullwood7th Sustainment Brigade chaplain assistant noncommissioned officer in charge


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With the holiday season approachingand additional employment opportuni-ties becoming available, military fami-lies may be looking to supplement theirnormal income. Before Service membersbegin searching for additional jobs, it isimperative they are aware of the require-ments and restrictions that go along withoff-duty employment.

“Off-duty employment requirementsare there to take care of our Airmen, and tomaintain their safety and the safety of peo-ple that work around them,” said Tech.Sgt. Stephanie Eversley, 633rd Air BaseWing Judge Advocate noncommissionedofficer in charge of General Law. “Thereare restrictions on the amount of hoursAirmen are allowed to work to make surethere aren’t errors or mishaps in the work-place. It’s also an ethics issue; we have tomake sure that they aren’t working in aposition that could cause a conflict of in-

terest with Air Force interests.”For anyone interested in seeking off-

duty employment, there are major con-siderations that a Service member mustunderstand, said Eversley. They includecurrent workload, on-the-job training re-quirements and mission requirements.

“The biggest thing that any personcan do when they seek off-duty employ-ment is decide whether or not they canhandle it,” said Eversley. “They need tomake sure that their responsibilities at theunit are taken care of first, because the AirForce mission comes first.”

Once Airmen decide they want to seekoff-duty employment, their next step is todiscuss with their supervisor, said Evers-ley. If approved, the Air Force member andsupervisor complete an AF Form 3902. Theform must then be approved by the mem-ber’s commander, and in certain circum-stances, it is also forwarded to the legal of-fice for an overarching review, she said.

As the 633rd Wing Staff Agency FirstSergeant, Master Sgt. Kenry Peart said

one thing he would look for if a mem-ber wanted to seek off-duty employmentis whether or not there are underlying fi-nancial issues.

“The Air Force demands a lot from Air-men and seeking off-duty employmentcould be a sign of someone in need. It isnatural for Airmen to feel reluctant dis-cussing personal finances with leader-ship; however, I would use the opportu-nity to see if there is a void,” he said. “Ibelieve off-duty employment should be alast resort because there are a myriad ofresources available to assist Airmen suf-fering from financial difficulties.”

Peart said some Airmen may also seekoff-duty employment doing somethingthey enjoy, but ultimately mission impactplays an important role before the mem-ber is approved for off-duty employment.

“It may be simply to stay actively en-gaged in a hobby they are passionateabout and the extra money that comesalong is a bonus, but I would examine themission impact of their off-duty employ-

ment because we cannot afford to put ourprimary mission in jeopardy – there issimply too much at stake,” said Peart.

The Department of Defense 5500 7-R,Joint Ethics Regulation, Section 2-206a, dis-cusses the proper channels to go throughwhen pursuing a second job. It reads “ADepartment of Defense employee, otherthan a special government employee shallobtain written approval from the agencydesignee before engaging in a business ac-tivity or compensated outside employmentwith a prohibited source, unless general ap-proval has been given in accordance withsubsection 2-206(b) of this regulation.”

“The biggest problem that Airmen havewith off-duty employment restrictions isthat they think it’s another thing for themilitary to control them on,” said Eversley.“These limitations are in place because wewant to make sure Airmen are staying safe,aren’t working too many hours and lastly,to ensure there are no ethical violations.”

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Air Force Instruction 44-102, Medical Care Manage-ment, specifies, “Off-duty employment shall not exceed16 hours per week. This limitation does not apply tooff-duty employment performed while on official leavestatus. (With the exception being that) the (flight com-mander) may approve periods that exceed 16 hours perweek.” Additionally, the AFI further clarifies that “a pe-riod of at least six hours of rest must elapse betweenthe end of the off-duty employment and the start of theduty period.”

According to Eversley, one key aspect for membersto think about in regards to off-duty employment isthe nature and purpose of the requirement. Due to theconduct and high standards of the military, membersshould exercise good judgment when looking for jobs,she said.

“We have to make sure it’s a place you can take yourfamily to,” she said. “We have to maintain the integri-ty of the military service and what we stand for. It’s anhonorable thing to be in the military, and we need tomaintain that honor.”

For any questions or concerns regarding off-duty em-ployment requirements, speak with your chain of com-mand and review the guidelines in DoD 5500 7-R andAFI 44-102.

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a picture of an Air Mobility Command C-5downloading a utility truck and thankingDefense Secretary Panetta is great stuff!We’re all part of something bigger...I hopeyou’re as proud of who you are and whatyou do, as I am of you.

It’s been a humbling experience toserve as your Chief these first threemonths. But I’ve been surprised by someof the issues that have required the mostattention. First and foremost, dealing withthe intolerable number of sexual assaultsand unprofessional relationships has beenboth time-consuming and heart-break-ing. The Air Force succeeds because of the

professionalism and discipline of our Air-men. Sexual assault undermines that pro-fessionalism and discipline, harming notonly the individuals involved, but alsotheir unit, their mission, and our Service.When a fellow Airmen is sexually assault-ed, it is devastating. It destroys trust. Itdemoralizes families. And we’re doing itto ourselves. We MUST do more to pro-tect one another from this crime by re-porting unprofessional relationships,strengthening our support of victims, andmaking a culture of trust and respect a re-ality for everyone in our Air Force. I needyour help...please take care of each other.

Betty and I hit the road later today to vis-it some of the 36,000 Airmen who do theNation’s nuclear deterrent mission eachand every day. We can’t wait to meet em!F.E. Warren, Malmstrom and Minot arejust the beginning--we’ll get to all of youas soon as we can. I just wish we could vis-it every base every week...although youmight think that’s not such a great idea!

These first three months have been awhirlwind. Thank you for the overwhelm-ing expressions of support you’ve given tome and Betty. Everywhere we travel, youwelcome us as one of your own. This is justan incredible Air Force family! During thismonth of Thanksgiving, I want to thankyou and your family for your service, yoursacrifice, and your incredible dedicationto the profession of arms. I’m incrediblyproud to be an American Airman, not be-cause of the cool toys, but because I havethe honor of standing next to you.

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Military life consultant and Navy wife Jacey Eck-hart brought her trademark charisma, experience andadvice to Fort Eustis in a special seminar for militaryspouses and couples at the Fort Eustis Club Nov. 16.

Service members and spouses attended the in-teractive presentation, “Talk Like a Spartan,” tolearn tips about resiliency among military couples.She refers to military families as “Spartan Fami-lies,” recalling the combat prowess and famil-ial strength of the Spartans of ancient Greece andhow it relates to modern-day military families.

Through personal testimony, research and role-playing scenarios, Eckhart provided military culturalknowledge to help spouses “see critical moments offamily life and make decisions to bring greater happi-ness and productivity to every member of the family.”

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In the late morning of Nov. 6, acommercial jet touched down at Syr-acuse International Airport, markingthe ending of one Korean War Sol-dier’s saga that began with his enlist-ment into the Army in 1948, and end-ed with closure for his family.

Soldiers from C Company, 2nd Bat-talion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 3rdBrigade Combat Team, 10th MountainDivision, rendered honors as the flag-draped casket bearing his remainsemerged from the jet, now parked onthe tarmac, in a plane-side ceremony.

According to the Joint Prisoners ofWar/Missing in Action AccountingCommand at Joint Base Pearl Har-bor-Hickam in Hawaii, Pfc. Elmer C.Kidd, a native of Seneca Falls, N.Y.,was assigned to the Heavy Mor-tar Company of the 31st Regimen-tal Combat Team, or RCT, in late No-vember 1950. His unit was deployedto Korea, and at an area east of theChosin Reservoir near Sinhung-Ri,South Hamyong Province, NorthKorea, engaged an enemy force thatwas immensely greater in numbers.

On Nov. 29, 1950, what remainedof his unit along with the remnants ofthe 31st RCT, which historically wentto be known as Task Force Faith,named for Lt. Col. Don Faith, thencommander of the 1st Battalion, 32ndInfantry Regiment. Task Force Faithbegan to withdraw, fighting furiouslyas they sought to establish more read-ily defendable positions near Haga-ru-Ri, south of the reservoir.

It was during this withdrawal a daylater, that Kidd was reported Miss-ing In Action. A military review boardheld in 1956 determined that he like-ly did not survive the withdrawal andtherefore changed his status to pre-sumed dead. He was promoted to therank of corporal while on MIA status.

The location of Kidd remaineda mystery to his family for over 60years, until Sgt. 1st Class DeWayneBeasley, the appointed Casualty As-sistance Officer, or CAO, whose nor-mal job is as the platoon sergeant for

the 2nd Platoon of C Company, 2-87Infantry, reached out to them.

“I received the call from the CAOin Hawaii on October 30th that [Cpl.Kidd] would be here [Nov. 6.]”

Beasley’s job as a CAO is a com-plex and sensitive one, encompass-ing many duties that are all critical inbringing home Soldiers who lost theirlives in the line of duty. He knew thephone call was just the beginning.

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Kidd was among numerous oth-er service members whose remainswere turned over to the United Na-tions Command by the DemocraticPeople’s Republic of North Korea,according to the Joint Prisoner OfWar/Missing In Action Command.

The funeral service for Kidd washeld at the Sanderson-Moore Funer-al Home in Seneca Falls, N.Y., Nov.9. The battalion executive officer forthe 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Reg-iment, presented a complete dressuniform, known as the Army Ser-vice Uniform, complete with cor-poral chevrons and a Purple Heart,to Kidd’s family. It would later beplaced upon Kidd’s remains shortlybefore his casket was closed for thelast time and the American flag wasdraped over it, just prior to the Hon-or Guard moving him to the hearsethat would carry him on the lastmove to his final resting place.

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America Recycles Day, a national pro-gram which began in 1997 by Keep Amer-ica Beautiful, is celebrated every Nov. 15and encourages Americans to recycle andbuy recycled products.

This day promotes environmental,social and economic benefits of recy-cling, and encourages Americans tocreate a better, natural environmentfor everyone to enjoy. ARD also raisesawareness in local communities.

Recycling reduces the amount of wastegoing to crowded landfills, while conserv-ing natural resources and saving money.In 2012, Joint Base Langley-Eustis divert-ed roughly 1,650 tons of recyclables – in-cluding cardboard, mixed and shreddedpaper, scrap metal, toner cartridges, single-stream recyclables and mattresses. Both in-stallations provide recycling containers atfacilities to collect single-stream recyclingfor weekly pickup. Single-stream recy-cling refers to a system in which all paperfibers, plastics, metals and other contain-ers are mixed in a collection truck; insteadof being sorted by the resident into sepa-rate commodities and handled separatelythroughout the collection process.

To celebrateAmerica Recycles Day, FortEustissponsoredseveralevents: the"Cashfor Cans"Aluminum Recycling Contest, adisplay and an opportunity to sign a writ-ten commitment vowing to recycle moreoften, known as "Take the Pledge".

Activities, tenants and staff divisionsformed teams to compete in the Alumi-num Can Recycling contest. Recycled

glass plaques will be awarded to top re-cyclers, and each team keeps the pro-ceeds from recycling the cans for theirunit activity fund.

A display in the Family Support Di-vision building showcased items madefrom recyclable materials and itemsthat can be recycled available at the FortEustis Commissary. Volunteers filledout "Take the Pledge" cards to reducethe amount of waste they generate andrecycle more. This included six writ-ten pledges and many online pledges atamericarecyclesday.org/pledge.

At Langley, the pollution preventionmanager dressed up as CHUCK-IT, theAir Force recycling mascot, to teach chil-dren about the importance of recyclingand reducing waste. CHUCK-IT interact-ed with the children by reading them astory about recycling, having the childrenseparate recycling and trash and helpingthem create a craft with recyclables theybrought from home. All the children re-ceived a participation certificate and a re-

cycling coloring book to take home.To help make recycling more conve-

nient for the JBLE community, both instal-lations feature recycling centers. Langleyhas a scrap metal yard behind the LegalOffice, next to Building 330, which col-lects scrap metal, reusable pallets and ton-er cartridges. The yard is open Monday,Wednesday and Friday from 1 to 3 p.m.Fort Eustis has a Solid Waste RecyclingCenter that accepts all recyclables col-lected throughout the base. The SWRCis open Monday, Wednesday and Fri-day from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. All other single-stream recyclables are collected at each in-stallation in 90-gallon recycling totes.

For more information about the JBLErecycling program, contact EmmaWatterson at [email protected] or 878-4123 ext. 308, KarenHarvey at [email protected] or 878-4123 ext. 227 for FortEustis, or Michael Mallozzi at [email protected] or 764-1141for Langley AFB.

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

The store bustled with activity. Adin of happy chatter from shoppersechoed off the hardwood floors andhigh vaunted ceilings as patrons triedon clothes, flipped through booksand searched through the hundredsof knick-knacks that sat on shelveslining the store.

Reminiscent of a busy downtowndepartment store, this is actually atypical afternoon in the Langley ThriftShop at Langley Air Force Base, Va.,nestled between the Community Cen-ter and Military Clothing Sales.

The thrift shop allows active-dutymilitary, dependents, Department ofDefense civilians and retirees to con-sign or purchase gently-used items. Itis open for business Wednesdays andFridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., andSaturdays during Air National Guarddrill weekends from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Consignments are accepted from 10a.m. to 1 p.m. on the same days.

“The thrift shop gives our commu-nity the opportunity to sell thingsthey are no longer using,” said KatieLorea, the thrift shop assistant man-ager. “You can find things here thatyou can’t find anywhere else.”

With the holiday season in fullswing, the thrift shop offers a greatplace to find everything from bulbsand wreaths to gifts for loved ones.

“The thrift shop is the perfect placeto stock up on holiday gear,” saidBarbara Schwind, the thrift shopmanager. “We often receive itemsthat still have the tags on them.

Although the thrift shop accepts alarge variety of items, there are a fewguidelines every potential consignermust bear in mind.

Consignors may consign no morethan 20 items up to three times amonth, equaling 60 items total in anygiven month. With an appointment,a Service member with permanent

change of station orders is permittedto consign a total 100 items. This in-cludes an Airmen leaving or movinginto the local area.

Each item is eligible for a 56-daysales period. At the end of that timethe item must be picked up by theconsigner, or it becomes property ofthe thrift shop and is sold at a dis-counted price.

By utilizing a computer-based sys-tem, the thrift shop makes consigningunwanted items easier than ever. Eachconsigner receives a unique identifica-tion number to track the progress ofpending items. The archive is updat-ed at the end of each business day andshows the status of items and recentactivity, said Schwind.

Unlike some civilian-owned con-signment shops, the thrift shop allowsconsigners to determine their ownpricing for items, but thrift shop vol-unteers are always available for pric-ing advice. While the shop charges a25 percent shop fee, all proceeds fromthe sales, donations and consignments

are directly donated to the Joint BaseLangley-Eustis community.

By utilizing the consignment sys-tem, the thrift shop ensures that eachitem received is up to a high stan-dard of quality. This makes the shopan ideal place for a first-time renteror home owner. Once a first time cus-tomer visits the thrift shop, Schwindsaid they are liable to get hooked.

“The thrift shop is the perfectplace to get a first-home starter kit,”she laughed. “Once you shop here, itbecomes addicting.”

Lorea said that although not ev-eryone may know about the servicesthe shop provides, there is a commit-ted following around the base.

“I just started coming to the thriftshop recently,” said Captain CristineShikle, 633rd Medical OperationsSquadron clinical nurse and repeatthrift shop customer. “I really likeshopping here.”

The thrift shop is always looking forthose interested in volunteering anyamount of time to help run the shop.

Photo by Airman 1st Class R. Alex Durbin

Captain Cristine Shikle (front) and Carol Brown, 633rd Medical Operations

Squadron personnel and repeat thrift shop customers, browse the clothing sec-

tion at the LangleyThrift Shop, Nov. 16, at LangleyAir Force Base. By utilizing the

consignment system, the thrift shop ensures that each item received is up to a

high standard of quality.

For more information on thrift shop events and pictures of merchandise, be sure to visitthe LangleyThrift shop Facebook page at www.facebook.com/LangleyThriftShop.

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In fiscal year 2011, the Department ofDefense received reports of 3,393 victimsof sexual assault. Of those, 2,198 victimswere junior enlisted Service membersbetween grades E-1 and E-4. Worse, theDoD estimates as many at 17,000 addi-tional victims who did not report assault.

Most alarming, sexual assaults have in-creased annually over the past five years, atrend the U.S. Army is determined to stop.

“There are few things that I believe aremore inconsistent with our Army valuesthan this,” Army Chief of Staff RaymondOdierno said of sexual assault. “OurArmy faces many threats and risks. Butthese specific threats emanate from with-in our own corps. They have a corrosiveeffect on our unit readiness, team cohe-sion, command environment and trust ofSoldiers and family members. We mustmake every single effort to take care ofand protect each other. That’s what wedo, that’s who we are.”

The Army’s Sexual Harassment andAssault Response Prevention, or SHARP,Program is the service’s focal point forsupporting victims of sexual harassmentand assault. The professionals of the FortEustis SHARP office encourage victims tostep out of the darkness and get the helpthey deserve.

Master Sgt. Kevin Parker serves as themission commander for Eustis’ SHARPProgram, assisted by two victim advocates,Megan Alpert and Christina Code. Addi-tionally, each brigade on post is equippedwith two full-time SHARP representatives.At the battalion level, each unit maintainstwo of their own SHARP representatives.

The duties of these victim advocatesinclude acting as a liaison between vic-tims and investigative agencies or le-gal teams, accompanying victims to ap-pointments related to the assault, weeklycheck-in appointments and referrals tooutside agencies.

“Our major priority as victim advo-cates is to make sure that the person inquestion is treated as a person and is giv-en the best possible care at all levels,”said Alpert. “We care deeply for the vic-tims and survivors that we work with,and encourage an environment of inclu-sion, acceptance and empowerment.”

In the case of sexual assault, victim ad-vocates at all levels work to first and fore-most ensure the rights of victim and survi-vors of sexual assault are preserved. Thisoften comes in the form of maintaining thevictim’s right to choose what type of reportthey want to file: unrestricted or restricted.

Restricted reporting does not involvethe survivor’s chain of command or lawenforcement. A restricted report allowsthe survivor access to all necessary ser-

vices, including medical care, counselingand advocacy, without the possible stressof an immediate investigation.

Unrestricted reporting involves an in-vestigation, with necessary informationprovided to the victim’s command. Thistype of report grants access to resourcesnot available in restricted reporting, suchas military protective orders, non-contactorders, transfers and more.

“We wish for all victims and survivorsof sexual violence to come forward andmake any kind of report so that no personis left to handle the mental, physical andspiritual burden of trauma on their own,”Alpert said.

Stopping sexual assault and harass-ment is not the sole responsibility of thevictim. Everyone around, whether in-volved in the situation or merely a by-stander, can make a difference.

Preventative measures include inter-vening when witnessing person(s) mak-ing lewd comments or gestures, makingsexually objectifying statements aboutothers, pressuring others to do thingsthey may not otherwise do and attempt-ing to isolating another person.

SHARP representatives encourage ev-eryone to “act upon any feeling thatsomething you are seeing or hearing isnot right, and motivate others to do thesame.” These are the tenants of the Ar-my’s I. A.M. Strong campaign to eradi-

cate sexual violence. While the SHARPProgram office is open weekdays from 8a.m. to 4 p.m., the team operates a 24/7helpline, available at (757) 268-8967. Thehelpline is not operated solely as a report-ing tool, as it can be utilized by anyoneexperiencing a crisis or those “who justneed to talk,” according to Alpert.

“No one should have to handle some-thing like this alone. Experiencing sexu-al violence can be pervasive, disruptiveand traumatic. A lot of the feelings, orlack thereof, a victim or survivor may feelcan be not only confusing but harmful ontheir own,” said Parker. “My only hopeis that survivors will have the courage toreach out and let me hold their hand - lit-erally or figuratively -- and tell them that,truly, it’s not their fault because sexual vi-olence is never the fault of the victim, butof the offender and the surrounding peo-ple who allowed this to happen.”

Sgt. 1st Class Terrea Evans-Jones, theSHARP representative for the 7th Sus-tainment Brigade, echoed Odierno’spush to help those who need it most, re-storing cohesion within the Army.

“Working with victims and survivorsin this capacity is the first time I have feltlike I affect a multitude of people. In do-ing this job, I want to put the trust backinto the leadership and back into theranks as a whole,” she said. “The bottomline? I want to help people.”

Photo by Airman1st Class Corey Hook

“Our Army faces many threats and risks. But these specific threatsemanate from within our own corps. They have a corrosive effect onour unit readiness, team cohesion, command environment and trust ofSoldiers and family members. We must make every single effort to takecare of and protect each other. That’s what we do, that’s who we are.”

— Raymond OdiernoArmy Chief of Staff

The SHARP Program office is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and its also operates a 24/7 helpline, available at (757) 268-8967


By Master Sgt. Jess HarveyAIR FORCE PUBLIC AFFAIRS AGENCY

Air Force leaders announced Nov.14 to members of the press here theresults of the commander-directedinvestigation regarding the occur-rences of sexual misconduct withinbasic military training between Oc-tober 2010 and June 2011.

The CDI was commissioned byGen. Edward Rice, commander of AirEducation and Training Command,June 20, 2012 based on substantiat-ed reports of misconduct within AirForce BMT, and led by Maj. Gen. Mar-garet Woodward, Air Force Chief ofSafety, Headquarters U.S. Air Force,Washington, D.C.

The final report included 22 find-ings and 46 recommendations thataccurately reflect the deficiencies inthe Air Force’s basic military train-ing program and provide effectiveproposals to remedy those deficien-cies, according to Rice.

Of the 46 recommendations, Ricesaid AETC is working to implement45 of them within a year’s time to in-clude the implementation of a train-ing oversight council and ensuringthere is a female instructor includedon every team.

“The conditions that led to the abuseof power in basic military training areever-present; thus, our vigilance andengagement must be persistent aswell,” said Rice. “To that end, I am di-recting the establishment of the Mili-tary Training Oversight Council, whichwill be chaired by a three star general.”

“The purpose of this council is toensure we have the appropriate lev-el of leadership oversight over issuesassociated with trainee safety andthe maintenance of good order anddiscipline,” he said.

Another recommendation Rice high-lighted was to have more female in-structors in BMT because, as he point-ed out, young Airmen come from allwalks of life and some of them havenever had been around a strong au-thority figure of the opposite sex butthat’s an integral part of the Air Force.

“They may be under the authority

of a female or a male, and we wantto make sure they have the full rangeof that experience in basic militarytraining and this will make that hap-pen,” said Rice.

The change is to implement four-person training teams and everyteam will have at least one femaleAirman, but right now, there aren’tenough female MTIs to make thishappen, said Rice. The Air Force isworking hard to build to that level.

“Of all the 45 recommendations,that will be the last one that we com-plete fully,” said Rice. More femaleMTIs are already being recruited andtrained, but like building any Air-man, it takes time.

The recommendation not beingimplemented had to do with thelength of basic training, said Rice.That’s because AETC was alreadylooking at cutting down the just over8-week BMT schedule.

He said gaps in the schedule leavethe trainees too much time to poten-tially get into mischief.

“I haven’t rejected that recommen-dation,” said Rice. “We are continu-ing to look at the proper length ofbasic training. It’s just that we arelooking at it in a different form.”

According to Rice, all of the rec-ommendations were in line with thecommitment Air Force leadershiphas made to correct this situation. Of

the 46 CDI recommendations, 20 areassociated with strengthening insti-tutional safeguards, 14 are associatedwith strengthening leadership, and12 are associated with strengtheningthe MTI culture.

To perform the CDI and come upwith the recommendations, Wood-ward conducted 215 in-depth in-terviews and surveyed more than18,000 personnel and conducted fo-cus groups with basic military train-ees and training-instructor spouses.The investigation also included sur-vey trips to many of the training lo-cations throughout the military.

But, Rice pointed out, what wentwrong is not a mystery to Air Forceleadership.

“We understand the what, the howand the why of our deficiencies, andbecause we have this understand-ing, I am confident the solutions weare implementing will effectively ad-dress the root causes of the problemswe have identified,” said Rice.

“This report necessarily focuses onthe few who violated [a] sacred trustand broke faith with fellow Airmeneverywhere,” Woodward said in herreport. “It is important to rememberthat despite the extraordinary scruti-ny of basic training. . .honorable menand women throughout the Air Forceenlisted training complex continue toserve every day with distinction.”

Photo by Scott M. Ash

Gen. Edward Rice Jr. (left), commander of Air Education and Training Command,

answers questions with Maj. Gen. Margaret Woodward, Air Force Chief of Safety

and commander of Air Force Safety Center at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., during

a Pentagon press briefing on Nov. 14.

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As a small herd of deer grazes at theedge of the forest, the hunter locks hissights on his prey.

As his finger slowly slides to the trig-ger, the deer suddenly scatter, startledby the sound of a recorded bugle blast-ing Retreat.

Recently, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va.,opened its borders to registered hunterswith valid identification. Hunting givesService members and their families theopportunity to hunt around both basesduring the holiday season.

But before hunters can set up theirtree-stands, there are rules they mustobey.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Sam Gaglio, 633rdAir Base Wing hunt coordinator, and Jo-seph Dumas, 733rd Force Support Divi-sion outdoor recreation manager, set outto educate Service members, Departmentof Defense civilians and family membersbefore they picked up a weapon.

“Safety is paramount in hunting,” saidDumas. “Without safety, hunters’ mis-takes may injure or kill either the hunteror someone else.”

With JBLE’s hunting record clean formore than 25 years, both Gaglio and Du-mas agree that abiding by the rules is im-portant to keep the on-base hunting tra-dition alive. The first set of rules comesfrom the state.

Virginia requires individuals ages 12 to15 to go through a hunter education pro-gram, and hunters ages 16 and older whohave not held a license before must alsobe certified. To sign-up for a class, visithttp://www.dgif.virginia.gov/hunting/education/.

After taking the required safety course,hunters also need a Virginia state hunt-ing license, or purchase one if they havealready been through a safety course, butdo not have a hunting license. Licensesmay be purchased at http://secure01.vir-giniainteractive.org/horf/.

Information on Virginia permits or oth-er state concerns can be found at http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/.

Fort Eustis and Langley Air Force Basedo not have the same hunting programs,so rules vary for each instillation. Therules are coupled with the rules in placeby the state of Virginia.

At Langley

■ Hunters must wear a blaze-orange out-er garment at all times while in the huntingarea during firearm season; the garmentmay not be removed while hunting.

■ There is only elevated, tree-stand hunt-ing from pre-designated stands authorized.

■ Hunters must also wear and utilize a“Tree stand Manufacturer America” safe-ty harness. The hunting program has extraharnesses for those without one.

■ There is a mandatory safety brief forall hunters concerning munitions stor-age area operations.

■ Only bow, crossbow or shotgun (slug)weapons are allowed.

■ No trapping, night hunting or use ofdogs.

■ No field dressing outside of the des-ignated area.

At Fort Eustis

■ Hunters must wear a blaze-orangeouter garment at all times while in thehunting area during firearm season; thegarment may not be removed. Bow hunt-ers may remove the garment in their treestand while hunting.

■ Hunters must have 100 square inchesof body visible from 360 degrees.

■ There is only elevated, tree-stand hunt-ing. Bow hunters hunting for deer mayuse their own tree stands so long as it is100 yards away from any other stand, 150

yards from a high-seat, 50 yards from theroad and six feet off the ground.

■ There may only be one tree stand perhunter per hunting area.

■ Hunters must also wear and utilize a“Tree stand Manufacturer America” safe-ty harness. The harness cannot be sup-plied by the program.

■ Deer hunters can only travel to andfrom their high seat.

■ There is no loading or reloading onthe ground.

■ Dogs are permitted for small gameand federal migratory bird hunting.

■ Trapping regulations are handled bythe environmental office.

■ No field dressing outside of the des-ignated area.

■ No night hunting.■ Only bow, crossbow or shotgun (slug)

weapons are allowed.The program is only open to active-du-

ty, retired, Reserve or National Guard mil-itary members of any military service andtheir dependents; civilian employees ofJBLE may also hunt. At Fort Eustis, someexternal-civilian personnel may partici-

pate, after cleared by Dumas.Archers must qualify at the instillation

they plan to hunt at. Qualifications fromone instilation do not transfer to the anoth-er. The same rule applies to registration ofweapons.

Hunters are able to hunt 30 minutesprior to sunrise until 10 a.m. and from2 p.m. until 30 minutes after sunset. Sat-urdays, holidays and down-days are theonly times hunting will be allowed onbase. Also, if the munitions storage areais being utilized by personnel, hunting isnot allowed.

At Fort Eustis, the hunting grounds areopen from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. every Tuesday,Wednesday and Saturday. Also, they areopen Thursday from noon until 8 p.m.There is no hunting on Sunday, Monday,Thursday morning or on holidays.

The program is an outlet for JBLE per-sonnel to reach out to people with simi-lar interests, which makes the communitystronger. As long as participants keep safe-ty in mind, both Dumas and Gaglio be-lieve the JBLE hunting program will staya long-standing tradition.

For more information about hunting on JBLE, call the following numbers:

■ For Fort Eustis hunting information, call the hunting shack at (757) 878-0850■ For Langley hunting information, call the hunt coordinator at (757) 764-9600■ For trapping information at Fort Eustis, call James Dolan at (757) 878-4152 ext. 24■ For civilian special cases, call Joseph Dumas at (757) 878-2090

“Safety is paramount in hunting. Without safety,hunters’ mistakes may injure or kill either the hunteror someone else.”

— Joseph Dumas733rd Force Support Division outdoor recreation manager

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Cranberry sauce, stuffed turkeys and honey-bakedhams will soon fill the tabletops of many householdsnationwide.

But at Langley Air Force Base, Va., some of those house-holds would not have a Thanksgiving feast if not for Op-eration Warmheart, which allows first sergeants to stepup and help Airmen in need.

OWH is a nonprofit organization dedicated to thewell-being of Langley families. It raises money through-out the year to provide for struggling Airmen at anypoint in their lives, whether it be for covering the costsof a holiday feast, or providing a little extra money toget back on track.

“Operation Warmheart is all about giving back to theAirmen,” said Master Sgt. Ariane Freeman, 633rd Medi-cal Group first sergeant. “The funds received go straightto Airmen here at Langley.”

During the Thanksgiving time frame, OWH pulls outall the stops. The Thanksgiving food basket give-away isthe largest event OWH presents. Money raised through-out the year via 5Ks and donations allowed the Joint BaseLangley-Eustis First Sergeant Council to make roughly550 food baskets for Airmen in need.

Photo by Airman Kimberly Nagle

OperationWarmheart, annually put on by the Langley First

Sergeants Council, is used to help Airman who may be

struggling over the holidays at Langley Air Force Base.This

year, Operation Warmheart gathered 550 bags of donated

food to hand out to families.

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Friday, 7 p.m.

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Saturday, 2 p.m.

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Street (PG-13)

Seeking a fresh start, newlydivorced Sarah and her daugh-ter Elissa find the house of theirdreams in a small, upscale, ru-ral town. But when startlingand unexplainable events be-gin to happen, Sarah and Elis-sa learn the town is in the shad-ows of a chilling secret. Yearsearlier, in the house next door,a daughter killed her parents intheir beds, and disappeared –leaving only a brother, Ryan, asthe sole survivor. Against Sar-ah’s wishes, Elissa begins a re-lationship with the reclusiveRyan – and the closer they get,the deeper they’re all pulledinto a mystery more dangerousthan they ever imagined.

Saturday, 5 p.m.

End ofWatch (R)

This is a powerful story of fam-ily, friendship, love, honor andcourage. Los Angeles police of-ficersTaylor and Zavala patrol thecity’s meanest streets of southcentral Los Angeles. Giving thestory a gripping, first-personimmediacy, the action unfoldsthrough footage from the hand-held HD cameras of the policeofficers, gang members, sur-veillance cameras, and citizenscaught in the line of fire to cre-ate a riveting portrait of the city’smost dangerous corners, thecops who risk their lives thereevery day, and the price they andtheir families are forced to pay.

Sunday, 2 p.m.

NO SHOW

Movie synopsis and show timeinformation are available on-line at www.shopmyexchange.com/ReelTimeTheaters/Movies-Langley.htm.

LangleyTheaterSchedule

Holiday toy distribution

The Messenger for Christ Youth Ministryis partnering with Operation: Homefront tobring a Holiday Toy Distribution to JBLE Ser-vice members and families. Service mem-bers and their spouses in the ranks of Air-man through technical sergeant, and allrankings of Wounded Warriors, are eligibleto pick up free toys Nov. 25 from 12:30 to3:30 p.m. at the Regimental Memorial Cha-pel at Fort Eustis.

The Regimental Memorial Chapel is locat-ed on Lee Boulevard, building 923. ContactKim Grimes at (757) 243-2698 or (757) 897-8964 for more information.

American-Indian Heritage Month

In honor of National American-Indian Her-itage Month, there will be a special obser-vance Nov. 30 at 1 p.m. in the Communi-ty Center. Come and see traditional NativeAmerican dancers in full dress regalia,along with historical artifacts, Native artsand free food samplings.

The guest speaker will be ChiefWalter“RedHawk” Brown of the Cheroenhaka (Nottoway)IndianTribe. He is a retired U.S. Army Lt. Col.,with 28 years of service.

For more information, email the committeechair, Tech. Sgt. Leina Perez at [email protected] or Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Torresfrom the equal opportunity office at [email protected].

Route 105 bridge construction

A construction contract for the Route 105Bridge Project has been awarded, but theCity of Newport News has not announceda construction start date. The date of theactual rerouting of traffic will not be deter-mined until after the preconstruction meet-ing, which is expected to take place withinthe next few weeks. During construction,traffic will be reduced to one lane in eachdirection on Fort Eustis Boulevard betweenJefferson Avenue and the Newport NewsReservoir Bridge.

Construction is anticipated to take 12 to18 months to complete and will have a neg-ative impact on traffic attempting to accessand exit Fort Eustis, as well as surroundingcommunities.

Physical therapy move

Effective Oct. 15, both the Langley AirForce Base Physical Therapy, Chiropracticand Mental Health clinics will have moved.The new combined location is across thestreet from the Bateman Library, to the leftof the Commissary.The parking lot is the old

Boat and RV lot, and can be accessed fromAsh Avenue or Holly Street. The building istitled “USAF Hospital Langley Annex” andnumbered: 289.

For more information, contact PhysicalTherapy at (757) 764-6963 or Mental Healthat (757) 764-6840.

Air National Guard opportunities

There are opportunities for you in the AirNational Guard. The Palace Chase and Pal-ace Front programs allow Airmen to partic-ipate in the Air Force part-time while pur-suing full-time goals. Airmen still receivemedical, dental and life insurance and extraeducational benefits.

For more information, call Master Sgt.Tamika Covington at 764-9995 or email herat [email protected].

Wednesday morning bible study

Military Ministries are hosting bible stud-ies each Wednesday morning from 6:15 to7:15 a.m. at the Langley Chapel Annex au-ditorium. There will be great fellowship, in-sightful Bible topics, relevant biblical discus-sion and strengthened Bible knowledge.

For more information, contact Joe Shireyat 757-764-5527, [email protected] or Chuck Macri at 757-928-7220 [email protected].

PWOC extends invitation

The Protestant Women of the Chapelgroup is hosting a Bible study for active-duty women for many areas of life: find-ing balance, military leadership and spiritu-al areas. Facilitated by former active-dutywomen who’ve been through it all, includ-ing single life, married with no kid/kids, dualmilitary and more. The meetings are from11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the second andfourth Thursday of the month, and will con-tinue until Dec 20.

Adopt-A-School program

The Adopt-A-School program is designedto establish partnerships directly betweensquadrons and specific elementary, middleand high schools. In addition to providing lo-cal community support and improving thelives of our children, it provides a critical ave-nue for our Airmen to connect with the largercommunity outside the Langley gates.

For more information, contact the LangleySchool Liaison, Dave Wiker at (757) 225-1885or [email protected].

African American Heritage meeting

Come join the Langley African-American

Heritage Council to help support holiday func-tions, host educational programs, provide fi-nancial assistance and more. Meetings areheld at the Langley Club “Enlisted Lounge”everyThursday at 11:30 a.m.

For more information, contact Master Sgt.Malukinah Mathis at [email protected].

Junior Achievement volunteers

Junior Achievement of Greater Hamp-ton Roads is looking for more volunteers.Junior Achievement volunteers teach stu-dents about money and financial literacyusing the JA Program Kit. Volunteers dedi-cate roughly 45 minutes a session to teach-ing children these concepts.

For more information, call Nikita Rodriguesat (757) 455-9501 or Rachel Belote at (757)455-9504, or visit www.jahamptonroads.com.

Tax Center volunteers needed

The Langey Air Force Base Tax Center islooking for any retired Service members in-terested in volunteering with the program.Training for volunteers will take place in thelate Fall or early Winter.

Interested applicants should call the LegalOffice at 757-764-3277 and ask for the TaxCenter Volunteer Coordinator.

Airman’s Attic Policy Change

The Airman’s Attic will no longer be accept-ing certain items for donation due to limit-ed space and manning. These items includelarge appliances, furniture, mattresses, boxsprings, child safety seats, baby cribs andlarge toys. In addition, any televisions donat-ed must be in working condition.

For more information, call (757) 764-1363.

LangleyThrift Shop Reopened

The Langley Thrift Show has reopened onWednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2p.m.The shop is currently accepting Hallow-een, Fall and Thanksgiving items. Patronsare encouraged not to bring in any Summeritems at this time.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/#./LangleyThriftShop.

Off-limits area

The Langley Air Force Base combat armsrange and the bullet impact area to the rearof the range are off limits to all personnel.Due to live-fire of weapons, trespassing inthis area is illegal and dangerous. The firingrange is a controlled area at all times.

For more information, call Tech. Sgt. Ben-jamin Huss at 757-764-4785.


MCAHC holiday closures

All services at McDonald Army Health Center will beclosed Nov. 22 in observance of Thanksgiving Day. ThePediatrics and Pulmonary Night Clinic will be open Nov.23; all other clinics will be closed.

Please call the Hampton Roads Appointment Centerat 1-866-645-4584 to schedule appointments and/or fa-cilitate authorization to visit an Urgent Care Center dur-ing this time. In the event of an emergency (life, limb,sight), patients should dial 911 or report to the closestemergency room.

Free holiday toy distribution

The Regimental Memorial Chapel’s Youth Ministry andOperation Homefront will host a free Holiday Toy Distribu-tion on Sunday from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the chapel, Bldg.923, Lee Blvd.This event is open to service members (E1-E6), their spouses and Wounded Warriors (all ranks).

For more information, contact Kim Grimes at 897-8964.

Inter-hospital office changes

Several departments of the 633rd Medical Group recent-ly moved within the building. General Surgery, Orthope-dics and Podiatry, Oral Surgery and GI/Endoscopy movedto the second floor of the renovated old hospital. Concur-rently, Command, Readiness, Personnel, Patient Advo-cate, Patient Safety, Patient Records and Ophthalmology/Optometry moved to the third floor of the renovated oldhospital. Signs will be located throughout the hospital di-recting visitors to the new locations, and assistance will beprovided at the reception desks.

Marriage enrichment program

The Regimental Memorial Chapel will host “Love andRespect,” a marriage enrichment program, from 6 to 8p.m. eachThursday starting Nov. 29 through Feb. 28, 2013at the chapel, Bldg. 923, Lee Blvd.This program is open toall married and engaged couples, and spouses of servicemembers who are deployed or training elsewhere.

Sessions will include “Men and Women: Not Wrong,Just Different;” “Communication and Mutual Under-standing;” and “My Response is My Responsibility.”Free child watch-care will be provided for children up toage 11 years old.

For more information, contact Mike and CaroleCarkhuff at 218-1034 or email [email protected].

Soldier and Family Readiness

Soldier and Family Readiness (ACS) classes and brief-ings for November will include:

■ Budgeting –Tuesday, 9 to 10 a.m. Are you tired of liv-ing paycheck to paycheck? Need a financial “check-up”?We will teach you the basics of developing a written planwhile setting goals for a successful financial future.

■ Job Search Strategies – Monday, 10 to 11 a.m. At-tendees will learn various job search strategies includ-ing employer websites, online job boards and vacancyannouncements.

■ Master ResilienceTraining – Nov. 28-30, 8:30 a.m.to 4 p.m. We will teach you how to develop critical think-

ing, along with the skills needed to overcome challeng-es and bounce back from adversity.

Classes and briefings will take place in Bldg. 650,Monroe Ave. For more information, call 878-3638.

Holiday Card Lane Contest

Army Community Service’s Mobilization DeploymentProgram will conduct the 14th annual Holiday Card LaneContest from Nov. 26 through Jan. 2, 2013. The contestwill take place at the Army Transportation Museum’sfence on Washington Boulevard.

This year’s theme is “Celebrating Family, Friendsand Faith at Fort Eustis.” All Fort Eustis units, agenciesand private organizations are invited to submit an entrywhich best symbolizes the holiday season.

The first place winner will receive a $150 gift certif-icate; second place, $100; and third place, $75. Anawards ceremony is scheduled for Dec. 14 at 11 a.m. atthe museum’s auditorium.

For more information, contact Shirley Strong at 878-2552.

Holiday rooms program

Applications for the Holiday Rooms Program are nowavailable at your organization and the 633rd ABW Pub-lic Affairs Office. The program features free hotel/motelrooms for immediate family members of service mem-bers E1-E6 from Dec. 23 (check-in) to Dec. 26 (check-out).

The program is open to active-duty personnel from allservices stationed at Peninsula installations. Immediatefamily members include parents, in-laws, children, sib-lings and their children, and grandparents who live out oftown.The service members’ families are responsible forall gratuities and incidental charges incurred (telephone,room service, movies, etc.)

Applications must be completed in full with a supervi-sor’s signature and returned to the Public Affairs Office(Bldg. 601, Hines Circle, Room 111) no later than Dec.10. The Holiday Rooms Program is sponsored by the Vir-ginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Military AffairsCouncil and local area innkeepers.

For more information, call 878-4920.

Cash for Cans Contest

The 733rd Mission Support Group Civil Engineer Divi-sion’s Environmental Element is hosting a Cash for CansContest. Organizations across the installation are invit-

ed to form teams to collect aluminum beverage cans.The Environmental Element will pick up and redeem thecans at a local recycling facility and give the money toeach team, which can be used for their organization’smiscellaneous funds.

Pick-ups can be scheduled up until the collection dead-line of noon on Nov. 30. Call 878-4123, ext. 227/308 toschedule a pick-up for Mondays, Wednesdays or Thurs-days between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

The organization that collects the largest volume willbe recognized at the quarterly Environmental, Safetyand Occupational Health Council meeting on Dec. 6.A plaque will be awarded to the first, second and thirdplace finishers.

Registration forms may be faxed to 878-4589. Partic-ipants will be provided with a reporting form to trackturn-ins once registration is completed.

For more information, call 878-4123, ext. 227/308.

Breakfast with Santa

Breakfast with Santa will take place Dec. 8 from 9 a.m.to noon at the Fort Eustis Club, Bldg. 2123, Pershing Ave.The menu will include a waffle station, omelet bar, biscuitsand sausage gravy, assorted cereal, chocolate fountain dip,fruit, marshmallows, pretzels and holiday cakes.

Admission is $5 (ages 3-10); $12 (ages 10+); and freefor ages two and under. Walk-in tickets will be $10 forchildren and $15 for adults. Photos with Santa will alsobe available.

For prepaid tickets, call 878-5700 or 878-3048.

Range schedule

Ranges, training areas and associated facilities are offlimits to personnel not engaged in scheduled firing, oper-ations or inspections unless clearance is obtained (in per-son) from the Range Control Fire Desk or a designatedRange Control Technician. The Range Control office tele-phone number is 878-4412, ext. 226 or 878-3834, ext 234.

The range operations schedule through Nov. 28 is:■ Nov. 22-25 – No Ranges Scheduled;■ Nov. 26 – Ranges 2, 3 (7 a.m. to 4 p.m.);■ Nov. 27 – Ranges RD, 2, 3 (7 a.m. to 4 p.m.);■ Nov. 28 – Ranges RD, 2, 3 (7 a.m. to 4 p.m.).All personnel are required to check in and out with

Range Control before going into or departing from anyrange or training area.

Christmas tree lighting ceremony

The Senior Commander Army Elementand 733rd Mission Support Group will hostthe annual Christmas Tree Lighting Cere-mony Dec. 6 at 5 p.m. at Seay Plaza to ini-tiate the holiday season for the Fort Eustiscommunity. Activities will include make-and-take holiday crafts, Christmas music,refreshments, and a Santa Station.

For more information, call Carlton Wil-liams at 878-6880.

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An Irish Dancing Christmas

Get into the spirit of the season with “An Irish DancingChristmas” live performances scheduled for Nov. 23-25 at7 p.m. at the Kimball Theatre, 4242 W. Duke of Glouces-ter St., Williamsburg. Come hear some of your favoriteChristmas songs played with a Celtic flair and watch theRhythm of Ireland School and Margie Williams School ofDance performers enchant you with their high energy, in-spiring dancing and rhythmical precision.

Admission is $20 (adults); $17 (seniors and students);and $14 (children under age 12).

For more information, call the KimballTheatre at 565-8588or visit www.colonialwilliamsburg.com/do/kimballtheatre.

Santa’s Attic Arts and Crafts Show

The Hampton Parks and Recreation Department pres-ents its annual Santa’s Attic Arts and Crafts Show on Nov.29-30 at Hampton City Hall, 22 Lincoln Street. This eventis free and open to the public. Hours are noon to 5 p.m.on Nov. 29 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Nov. 30.

Hand-crafted items and unique gifts will be available forpurchase. Enjoy complimentary cider and cookies and aspecial appearance from Santa Nov. 30 from 4 to 6 p.m.

For more information, call 727-8311.

Hollydazzle at City Center

Newport News Parks, Recreation andTourism will pres-ent Hollydazzle on Nov. 30 from 6 to 9 p.m. at City Centerat Oyster Point. Admission is free.

Activities will include free make-and-take holiday crafts,dance performances, musical entertainment, strollingperformers and a fireworks show. Food and beverageswill available for purchase.

Free parking will be available at the City Center Mer-chants Walk and Fountain Way parking garages. Free con-tinuous shuttle bus service will be available to and fromthe Canon Virginia satellite parking lot and Todd Stadium(shuttle buses are handicapped accessible).

For more information, call 926-1400 or visit www.nngov.com/parks-and-recreation.

Downtown Hampton Lighted Boat Parade

The 24th annual Downtown Hampton Lighted Boat Pa-rade is scheduled for Dec. 1 at 7:15 p.m. at the water-front. Admission is free.

More than 20 illuminated power and sail boats are ex-pected to participate. The parade will be visible from any-where along the Hampton River; however, spectators whowant to listen to the narration should find a spot near theHampton Maritime Center, 710 Settlers Landing Road.

For more information, call 727-1276 or visit www.down-townhampton.com.

Studio Artists Holiday Open House

The studio artists at the Hermitage Museum and Gardenswill host a Holiday Open House on Dec. 1 from 3 to 6 p.m. at7637 North Shore Rd., Norfolk. Guests can meet the artists,tour the studios and enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvresand wine.This event is free and open to the public.

Unique works of art will be available for purchase in-cluding photographic prints, textiles, acrylic and oil paint-ings, jewelry and mixed media.

The open house will take place in the Studio Artists Cot-tage on the Hermitage grounds, adjacent to the Visual ArtsStudio. For more information, contact Melissa Ball at 423-2052, ext. 207 or email [email protected].

Hampton Holly Days Parade

The 2012 Hampton Holly Days Parade is scheduledfor Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. in downtown Hampton. This year’stheme is “Babes inToyland.” Admission is free.

The parade route will travel from Eaton Street and Set-tler’s Landing Road to Darling Stadium. Come out and en-joy creative floats, high school bands, military marchingunits, drill teams and everyone’s favorite, Santa Claus.Bring a toy forToys forTots and get seats in theVIP bleach-

ers (one toy per four attendees).For more information, call 727-8311 or visit www.hamp-

ton.gov/parks.

Breakfast with Santa

Bring the family and have breakfast with Santa on Dec.8 from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Virginia Air and Space Cen-ter, 600 Settlers Landing Rd., Hampton. Breakfast will beserved at 8 a.m.

Come out and make reindeer chow, play SnowballTossor take a spin on the carousel. Each child will receive acomplimentary 5x7 photo with Santa.

Admission is $18 (members); and $20 (non-members).Reserve your tickets online at www.vasc.org or call 727-0900, ext. 703. RSVP by Dec. 4.

FreeTRADOC Band concerts

The public is invited to “Celebrate the Holidays” andenjoy free concerts hosted by the U.S. Army Training andDoctrine Command Band. The concerts will take placeDec. 13-14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Ferguson Center for theArts, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News.

Tickets may be picked up at the Ferguson Center BoxOffice (limit four per patron). Tickets are also available bymail: send a self-addressed stamped envelope toTRADOCBand, 700 Lee Boulevard, Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5703.

For more information, visit www.tradocband.com or call501-6944.

Universal Orlando’s Military Salute

Universal Orlando Resorts is offering free three-daypark-to-park tickets to active-duty and retired members ofthe military with valid photo ID (includes National Guardand Reservists). Admission is valid for up to 14 days fromfirst use at Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Is-lands of Adventure theme parks. Tickets to the world-re-nowned Blue Man Group show are also available at a dis-counted rate of $29 per service member.

Complimentary tickets may be picked up at the FortEustis Tickets and Travel Office, Bldg. 671, Lee Blvd.Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Monday-Friday); and 9 a.m. to2 p.m. (Saturday).

For more information, call 878-3694 or visit www.uni-versalorlando.com/military.

Technology Assistance Program

Military veterans living inVirginia with hearing or speechloss are now automatically eligible for adaptive telecom-munications equipment through the Virginia Departmentfor the Deaf and Hard of Hearing’sTechnology AssistanceProgram. Text and captioned telephones and other devic-es are available to veterans who are deaf, hard-of-hearing,deaf-blind or speech-disabled.

Applicants must be Virginia residents and meet incomerequirements based on household income and familysize. Equipment is provided to qualified individuals on aLoan-to-Own basis, allowing recipients 30 days to decidewhether to keep, exchange or return the equipment.

For more information, call (800) 552-7917 or visit www.vddhh.org.

Celebration in Lights

The 20th annual Celebration inLights will take place Nov. 22 throughNew Year’s Day at Newport NewsPark (intersection of Fort Eustis Bou-levard and Jefferson Avenue). Thisdrive-thru holiday event uses morethan 800,000 individual lights totransform the park into animated hol-iday and fanciful scenes.

Each Friday night, the first 500vehicles will receive a promotion-al give-a-way gift.

Hours are 5:30 to 10 p.m. eachevening. Admission is $10 per carand $60 per bus.

For more information about Cele-bration in Lights, call 926-1400.


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U.S.Air Force Airman 1st Class Brittany Black (left), 379th Expeditionary Medical Group com-

bat medical technician, watches as Master Sgt. Beverly Lutz, 379th EMDG Emergency Room,

Immunizations and Primary Care element chief, shows how to properly suture a patient on

Nov. 14. Going from a stateside assignment to the deployed environment requires combat

medics to refocus on tasks that would normally be performed by a local hospital in the United

States. Lutz explains its often like going from “0 to 60” for a combat medic, as knowing how

to properly do these procedures isn’t a nicety rather a necessity.

Photos by Senior Airman Joel Mease

U.S.Air Force Airman 1st Class Anthony Dean, 379th Expeditionary Medical Group combat

medical technician, prepares to intravenously administer saline during a training exercise

Nov. 14, in Southwest Asia.A combat medic’s responsibilities are vast and impact nearly all

aspects of the hospital.Their duties include providing immunizations, assisting as an emer-

gency medical technician, providing sutures for patients and conducting intravenous op-

erations. Dean is deployed from Joint Base Langley-Eustis and is a native ofVirginia Beach.

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