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By Senior Airman Jarad A. Denton633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The crowd was silent as the womanspoke through the tears that fell downher face, Sept. 8.

More than 3,500 people, including rep-resentatives from all branches of the U.S.military, who came out to participate inthe 4th annual Out of the Darkness suicideawareness walk, here, listened as her voicestrained when she described the death ofher husband, a master chief petty officerin the U.S. Navy who shot himself in theshower at their home.

He was two years away from retire-ment and had showed no overt signs ofdepression.

This woman’s story, along with severalothers, was shared as people joined togeth-

er and walked in support of the largest Outof the Darkness community walk in the na-tion. The event was open to the public, andprovided an outlet for people to share sto-ries of how suicide affected their lives, raisesuicide awareness and meet other indi-viduals who may be grieving, or sufferingfrom depression.

“We want people to be aware that de-pression is something they can seek helpfor,” said U.S. Public Health ServiceCmdr. Bryan Davidson, 633rd MedicalOperations Squadron director of psycho-logical health. “Never feel that you are ata loss. Though it seems dark, taking thatfirst brave step of asking for assistance isreally, really important.”

Davidson, who joined numerous volun-teers as a counselor- on-hand during theevent, said it was sometimes heart-wrench-

ing to hear the stories people shared.“One person I spoke with had lost two

siblings to suicide many years ago,” hesaid. “It still affects her to this day.”

Another volunteer counselor, Maj. Eliza-beth Najera, 633rd MDOS behavioral flightcommander, said even though many peo-ple who attended the walk were at variousstages of the grieving process, most of themeither came with a support group or foundone at the event.

“For a lot of people the healing processcan be a lifelong event,” Najera said. “Griefimpacts people in many different ways.It’s so important for them to let someoneknow what they are going through.”

Najera shared a story of an individu-al who lost a loved one nearly 27 yearsago. She said the grief was still a part ofthe person’s life. Najera wanted every-

one who attended the event to know theyweren’t alone.

“In some ways it’s good to hear thesestories,” Najera, who has attended thewalk for the past three years, said. “Itmakes me glad to see people willing totalk and seek help.”

Davidson also encouraged individu-als struggling with grief or depression toseek out resources in their local area.

“Anywhere someone lives there areresources designed to help people inpain,” he said. “Many of them are to-tally free.”

He also hoped that everyone would comeaway from this walk with a newfound ap-preciation for life and one another.

“Life is worth living,” Davidson said.“There are always reasons to live. Livinggives us the opportunity to live together.”

ABOVE: U.S.Air Force Staff

Sgt. Micah Amey, 439th Sup-

ply Chain Operations record

maintenance technician,

wears a yellow ribbon to

signify losing an extended

family member to suicide.

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ter Sgt. Gregory Lambert,

633rd Medical Support

Squadron nutrition medical

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ficer in charge, learns to fold

an origami paper crane.

Photos by Senior Airman Racheal Watson

Hampton Roads community members join together to raise suicide awareness during the Out of DarknessWalk at MountTrashmore Park, Sept. 8.The

impact suicide has on the lives of surviving family members, friends, co-workers and neighbors can be devastating and long-lasting.

According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, a life is lost to suicide every 18 minutes in the United States.

“Life is worth living. There are always reasons to live. Living gives us the opportunity to live together.”— U.S. Public Health Service Cmdr. Bryan Davidson


By SPC Victor Marin11THTRANSPORTATION BATTALION UPAR

Family, friends and fellow Soldiers anxiously waited to reconnect withSoldiers from the 119th Inland Cargo Transfer Company, 11th Transporta-tion Battalion, 7th Sustainment Brigade as they marched into the Fort Sto-ry gym, Sept. 6, after a seven-month deployment to Afghanistan.

AsCpl.MandyBurnett sangtheNationalAnthem, theatmosphereswelledwith pride and fulfillment. Capt. Richard Bragg, 119th ICTC Rear Detach-ment Commander shared his thoughts to ease the emotions of the crowd.

“Through their sacrifices, every day we all sleep a little sounder andbreathe a little easier,” said Bragg. “The Soldiers were not the only onesthat made sacrifices. Their families [...] also sacrificed. Now the only thingstanding between these families and their brave Soldiers is how quicklyI finish this speech.”

Right after the Soldiers were “dismissed” from formation, they sharedplenty of hugs, kisses, jokes and stories from overseas.

SPC Jessie Castillo, assigned to the 368th Seaport Operation Company,11th Trans. Bn., who also volunteered to deploy with ICTC, was excitedto see some of his battle buddies among the crowd.

“I’m really happy to be back,” said Castillo.Minutes later our heroes left the premises. Their faces were weary after

a long journey home from overseas. There’s still plenty of catching up todo but, nevertheless, it’s time to relax and appreciate a safe return home.

Resolute Warriors fromthe 119th ICTC return

Courtesy photos

SPC Jessie Castillo (second from left), assigned to the119th Inland CargoTransfer Company, 11thTranspor-

tation Battalion, 7th Sustainment Brigade, was cheerfully greeted by a group of friends within the bat-

talion after the 119th ICTC Redeployment Ceremony held at the Fort Story gym, Sept. 6.The deployment

lasted for seven months inAfghanistan.


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

Soldiers don headsets and peck meticu-lously at keyboards, focused on the com-puter screens before them. The characteron their screen, clad in an Army CombatUniform, executes a variety of maneuversbased on their input - running, jumping,low-crawling, and firing his weapon attargets. When targets are hit, the Soldiersexclaim victoriously, prodding the troopsbeside them in congratulations or in jest.

This could easily be the scene of a Fri-day game night in a barracks day roomfor a group of young Soldiers enjoyingthe latest first-person shooter video game.

However, these troops are not sim-ply playing a video game. They are inreal training, using an advanced-com-puter simulator to immerse them in re-alistic battlefield scenarios. The system isknown as Virtual Battle Space 2, and of-fers a configurable virtual environmentthat can simulate real-world systems orbe employed on different simulators toprovide realistic visuals.

Army Support Activity uses VBS2 simu-lating battlefield scenarios, accuately recre-ating elements such as fire control systems,physics and weapon ballistics. The soft-ware looks similar to most modern combat

video games, using a “high-fidelity virtu-al sandbox” where Soldiers conduct indi-vidual or collective training. Soldiers breakdown into two rival teams – OPFOR andBLUEFOR – to accomplish a custom vari-ety of mission objectives.

Ed Donaldson, an ASAsimulations spe-cialist, said the Army began using VBS2in 2006, and is anticipating an upgrade inthe near future. He said the system pro-vides operational and budgetary advan-tages for the Army, as Soldiers receive re-alistic training without risking injury, andlimiting the use of equipment, ammuni-tion and supplies, saving money.

“There’s no substitute for field training,but it’s a step toward getting them readyfor reality in the comfort of the class-room,” Donaldson said.

“It allows us go through these scenari-os without being in field. I like it,” said Sgt.Samuel Maryman, who recently trained us-ing VBS2. “Soldiers get the mental knowl-edge of what were doing, using what welearned on the game in real-life scenarios.”

Commanders and noncommissionedofficers in charge can schedule use of theVBS2 for their units, and work with Don-aldson to develop specific training scenar-ios based on their mission requirements.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Hawkins

Ed Donaldson (standing), Army Support Activity simulations specialist, explains the various

scenarios available through theVirtual Battle Space 2 simulator training at Fort Eustis, Sept. 6.

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“We can build convoy scenarios, small arms fire, [im-provised explosive device] attacks, land navigation,road marching,” Donaldson explained. “It’s a good teambuilding tool, as you need to communicate with yourteam members to succeed. It gets Soldiers more in-tunewhen they have to do the real thing.”

Spc. Carlos Gutierrez, a cargo specialist, said VBS2does a “good job” at recreating even the smallest detailsof downrange operations.

“I’ve deployed, and from what I saw it does give us bet-ter situational awareness. The game uses the same weap-ons we use downrange, the same landscape, buildings,vehicles, everything,” he said. “It really helped me witheye-hand coordination.”

Donaldson said he thinks “every Soldier needs to gothrough” VBS2 training due to its realism.

“You can get killed in the simulation, and you don’t justcome back to life like in a video game. In real battle, if you’renot paying attention and not working as a team and justwant to be an individual, your life expectancy isn’t toogreat,” Donaldson said. “It’s the same thing here. If you’reall working together, your lifespan will likely be greater.”

Most Soldiers that utilize the VBS2 training tool genu-inely enjoy the experience.

“The first thing they ask their NCOIC when they fin-ish is ‘can we come here tomorrow?’” said Donaldson. “Ithink the experience sticks with them if and when theyhave to go into a combat situation.”

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U.S. Army Sgt. Marcus Rogers, 576th Inland CargoTransfer

Company cargo specialist, begins the interactive portion of

theVirtual Battle Space 2 simulator training.


By Staff Sgt. Wesley Farnsworth633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Stop any Soldier, Sailor, Marine or Air-man in uniform, and they will all give youa different reason why they chose to raisetheir right hand to join the military.

Airman 1st Class Shanique Cameron,a fitness specialist with the 633rd ForceSupport Squadron, is no different.

“I joined the Air Force for the guaran-teed job and educational benefits,” Cam-eron said.

Cameron enlisted a little more than ayear ago, on Sept. 6, 2011, choosing an“open general” career-field, meaning shewould take any available job.

“After graduating from high school, Ilooked for over a year for a job,” Camer-on, a native of Dayton, Ohio, said. “But Iwasn’t having much luck because of littleemployment history and experience.”

After weighing her choices, Cameroncarefully considered information previ-ously provided by her parents about themilitary before making her choice to en-list. Both of her parents are veterans ofthe U.S. Army.

“My parents told me about the benefitsand how life changing it would be beforeI considered coming in,” Cameron said.“They both told me I should join the AirForce if I was going to enlist.”

Cameron’s mother Sharon Coates wasvery proud of her daughter’s choice toenlist.

“I knew it would be a good opportuni-ty to serve and go to college at the sametime,” Coates said. “I’d love to see her stayin, and retire from the Air Force.”

Her mother also recognizes how uniqueCameron’s decision was.

“She is the only one from her genera-tion of our family to enlist,” she said. “I’mvery proud of her.”

In addition to her family’s pride, Camer-on is also recognized by her leadership as

an outstanding Airman who will go aboveand beyond to help her wingmen.

“Cameron is one of my go-to Airmen,”said Tech. Sgt. Julie Nix, 633rd FSS, non-commissioned officer in charge of the

Shellbank fitness center. “I can alwayscount on her to get things done.”

Cameron recently completed her man-datory career development course ma-terial, and is looking forward to starting

college classes.“It’s great knowing that I can go to school

without having to worry about the loansand other expenses that most college stu-dents have to worry about,” she said. “Ialso like that I’ll be able to pass on my edu-cational benefits to my future children.”

Cameron plans on attending schooland earning a bachelor’s degree in early-childhood education.

“I’ve been around smaller children allmy life, and I want to become a part ofmolding their future,” Cameron said.“Eventually, I would like to become aprincipal, and then the superintendant ofa school district.”

When not at work or planning her ed-ucation, Cameron also enjoys volunteer-ing with the Airman and Family Readi-ness Center, and recently she started theapplication process to become a “Big,”with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.

“I always wanted a little sister when Iwas growing up,” Cameron said. “Thisis one way I’m able to get that, and giveback at the same time.”

Looking back at her first year in the AirForce, Cameron said she has never regret-ted her decision to enlist.

“I know that I am making a better life formyself and my own family in the future.”

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This story is part of the 2012 Joint Base Lang-ley-Eustis fall series, highlighting individualswith interesting stories.

“My parents told me about the benefitsand how life changing it would be beforeI considered coming in. They both toldme I should join the Air Force if I wasgoing to enlist.”

— Airman 1st Class Shanique Cameron633rd Force Support Squadron fitness specialist

Graphic by Senior Airman Jarad A. Denton

Photo by Staff Sgt. Wesley Farnsworth

Airman 1st Class Shanique Cameron, 633rd Force Support Squadron fitness specialist,

helps people develop workout routines and answers any facility and equipment ques-

tions patrons may have. She has been in the Air Force a little more than a year.


Airman 1st Class Shanique Cameron, 633rd Force Support Squadron fitness specialist, writes

down the number of people currently using cardio equipment on her checklist inside the

Shellbank Fitness Center at Langley Air Force Base, Sept. 6.The checklist is completed sev-

eral times a day by fitness center staff to track the overall usage of the facility.

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By Natalie EslingerAIR FORCE SAFETY CENTER PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The Air Force 2012 Critical Days of Sum-mer campaign ended Sept. 4 with zero fa-talities for the Labor Day weekend for thefirst time in five years.

“We at the Safety Center always havea Quest for Zero mission,” said Bill Par-sons, Air Force Chief of Ground Safety.“It is, and always should be, our pur-suit. Even if we suffer an always-trag-ic fatality, we strive to prevent anotherfrom happening, and we must continueto be aware of the risks associated withoff-duty choices and to be the best wing-men possible.”

Parsons attributes the fatality-free holi-day weekend to summer safety campaigns,and the contributions of the Airman to Air-man Safety Advisory Council members.

“That program allows Airmen ages 17-

26 to address their peers in commander’scalls and safety briefings to share theirpersonal safety lessons so that others maybe persuaded to make solid risk manage-ment decisions,” Parsons said.

While the Air Force had no a fatalitiesover the Labor Day weekend and zero on-duty fatalities during the 15-week CDScampaign, 16 Airmen died in off-duty mis-haps; two of those involved alcohol.

According to safety reports, nine of themishaps involved motorcycles. The oth-er seven included sports and recreation,privately-owned motor vehicles and mis-haps occurring at home. So far this fiscalyear, the Air Force has lost a total of 44Airmen in off-duty mishaps.

Air Force Safety Center officials remindall Airmen that most mishaps and fatal-ities are preventable, and that every Air-man lost impacts many lives, includingfamily, friends and colleagues.

AF finishes strong at endof ‘critical days of summer’

Graphic by Sylvia Saab

“We at the Safety Center always have a Quest for Zero mission. It is,and always should be, our pursuit. Even if we suffer an always-tragicfatality, we strive to prevent another from happening, and we mustcontinue to be aware of the risks associated with off-duty choices andto be the best wingmen possible.”

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The Fort Eustis Army Career Alum-ni Program is teaming with ArmyCommunity Service and the Virgin-ia Employment Commission to host ajob fair, Sept. 20 at the Fort Eustis, Va.Club from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The job fair is open to all active dutyService members, National Guards-men, reservists, retirees and spouses,and will feature more than 50 employ-ers seeking qualified candidates in a

variety of career fields.Employers present will include

federal agencies, government con-tractors and private sector employ-ers in law enforcement, medical andassociated fields.

Edgar Williams, a Local VeteranEmployment Representative with theVEC, said job seekers should “comedressed for success and with resumesin hand.” However, children will notbe allowed at the job fair.

“It is a great opportunity for jobseekers to find meaningful em-

ployment,” Williams said. “Em-ployers have job openings forqualified candidates, and an in-dividual must sell his or hertalents and skills to the benefitof the organization.”

Williams also suggests jobseekers conduct employer re-search to match their skills toavailable job openings.

For more information aboutthe upcoming job fair, call Wil-liams at (757) 878-0906 or Reba Gor-don at (757) 878-2881.

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After 14 years, the Navy will relinquishoperation of the Fort Eustis Hazardous Ma-terial Pharmacy, or HazMart, Sept. 22.

The 733rd Logistics Readiness Division,formerly the Directorate of Logistics, alongwith contractor support, will assume over-all responsibility for operating the HazMartin its current location.

Under the 733rd LRD, the HazMartwill track hazardous materials from theinitial procurement process, bar-cod-ing the items to ensure proper handlingthrough the entire process. Upon ap-proval, units will be authorized to pur-chase local items using their Govern-ment Purchase Cards, and will no longerbe required to pay the 15 percent sur-charge assessed in the past.

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tors, Unit Environmental Coordinatorsor Hazardous Waste Coordinators to cer-tify each purchase. Safety, Industrial Hy-giene, and the 733rd Civil Engineer Divi-sion will approve purchases utilizing theElectronic Environmental Safety, and Oc-cupational Health, Management Infor-mation System. All contractors and sub-contractors using hazardous materials onthe installation are required to have theseitems entered into the EESOH-MIS sys-tem through the HazMart.

These operational changes only affectthe management of hazardous materialsprocured by the government in support ofthe installation mission at Fort Eustis. Thechanges do not apply to items purchasedfor personal use in family housing, suchas items bought at the Army and Air ForceExchange or Commissary.

For more information on HazMart op-erations, call 878-0332, or 878-4123 ext. 300concerning EESOH-MIS.


The Hazardous Material Pharmacy building stands as the hazardous-material supply store for

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The Virginia Department of Transportation will closemultiple lanes at a variety of water crossings over thenext two months due to maintenance activities.

All eastbound lanes of the Interstate 64 HamptonRoads Bridge-Tunnel will be closed beginning the week-end of Sept. 14 for paving operations. For three consecu-tive weekends, motorists are advised to use the Interstate664 Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel as an al-ternate route. A signed detour will be in place. Weekendclosures are scheduled as follows:

■ Friday, Sept. 14, beginning at 9 p.m. until Monday,Sept. 17, at 5 a.m.


■ Friday, Sept. 28, beginning at 9 p.m. until MondayOct. 1, at 5 a.m. (Rain Date)

The Route 17 James River Bridge southbound laneswill close for five consecutive weekends so crews can be-gin replacing the bridge grid deck. Beginning on Sept. 14,crews will close all southbound lanes. Upon completionof work on the southbound lanes, crews will close thenorthbound lanes for four consecutive weekends. Motor-ists are advised to use the MMMBT as an alternate route.The weekend closure schedule is as follows:



■ Friday, Sept. 28, beginning at 9 p.m. until Monday,Oct. 1, at 5 a.m.

■ Friday, Oct. 5, beginning at 9 p.m. until Monday, Oct.8, at 5 a.m.

■ Friday, Oct. 12, beginning at 9 p.m. until Monday,Oct.15, at 5 a.m.

All maintenance operations will occur during periods withthe least possible impact to motorists, while maintaining safeand efficient travel conditions throughout the area. Thesescheduled maintenance activities are weather dependent.

Motorists are encouraged to call 511 or the Traffic In-formation Line at (757) 361-3016, visit www.511virginia.org, or listen to Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) 1680AM for current traffic and travel information.

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By Marlon J. MartinMCDONALD ARMY HEALTH CENTER

U.S. military retirees are invited to vis-it the McDonald Army Health Center atFort Eustis, Va., and attend its RetireeHealth Extravaganza, Sept. 29 from 9 a.m.to noon.

This is the first open-house style healthfair hosted by the health center. Attend-ees will have a unique opportunity to gainvaluable health information, tour the clin-ics and meet the staff.

“The theme for the Retiree Health Ex-travaganza is ‘Health Starts Here,’ mean-ing that both the individual and the health-care team play a role in wellness,” said Maj.Tameka D. Bowser, chief of Army PublicHealth Nursing.

The Retiree Health Extravaganza is afree event open to all TRICARE eligibleretirees. It will be held inside the HealthCenter, with healthcare professionals set

up at informational tables to discuss gen-eral and specialty health topics.

As retirees make their way through theHealth Center, their attention will alsobe directed to the various health clinicsand services available to them at McDon-ald where they can receive quality care –once they are enrolled at McDonald.

The McDonald staff has learned thatmany retirees are traveling a great dis-tance to receive healthcare services thatare provided right here at Fort Eustis. Toalleviate such an inconvenience, McDon-

ald wants to fully inform all retirees of thehealthcare services available to them hereat Fort Eustis.

Once enrolled, retirees will have ac-cess to the following healthcare services:Allergy/Immunization, Dermatology,Health Management, Ear Nose Throat(ENT), Family Practice, Gastroenterolo-gy, General Surgery, Internal Medicine,Nutrition Care, Ophthalmology/Op-tometry, Orthopedics/Podiatry, Pathol-ogy (Lab), Pharmacy, Pediatrics, Phys-ical Therapy, Radiology (X-ray), Sleep

Lab, and Women’s Health (GYN).In addition to the health screenings, vac-

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McDonald is committed to providingthe best healthcare possible, and wantsto ensure its beneficiaries are maintaininggood health.

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Soldiers will soon have the opportuni-ty to share their experiences with the newArmy Service Uniform (ASU) with Prod-uct Manager Soldier Clothing and Indi-vidual Equipment (PM SCIE). An onlinesurvey will be posted Sept. 17, and willrun until Oct. 9. The Soldier feedback willbe used to assess the performance of theuniform and to make improvements.

“The more Soldiers who take the survey,the better informed we will be when weimprove the ASU,” said Assistant ProductManager Capt. Mia Bruner. “Soldiers havetwo years of experience with the ASU, andtheir opinions will be valuable.”

The blue ASU was adopted to reducethe burden Soldiers faced in maintain-ing a variety of different uniforms. It hasbeen in use since autumn of 2010. Thenew ASU, based on the Army’s dress blue

uniform, replaced the Army green, andArmy white uniforms.

The new survey will ask questions abouthow often Soldiers wear the ASU, for whatpurposes, and how they might want tochange particular parts of the uniform.Questions cover everything from braid ontrousers to the preferred type and place-ment of the Combat Service IdentificationBadge. It also covers the fit and cut of trou-sers, blouses, and skirts. The information,said Bruner, will be used to improve, notreplace, the ASU.

“Uniforms are part of Army life,” saidBruner. “I encourage Soldiers to take thetime to register their likes, dislikes, andsuggestions. Soldiers can access and fill inthe survey form locations with or without[Common Access Cards].”

To take the survey via CAC Login, vis-it https://asusurvey.natick.army.mil. Non-CAC users can visit https://surveys.natick.army.mil/Surveys/asu.nsf.

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By Senior Airman Jarad A. Denton633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

It was a fair autumn wind that blewthrough Gosnold’s Hope Park as Servicemembers, local police and citizens of Hamp-ton, Va., gathered to pay their respects on the11th anniversary of what has widely been re-garded as the single-greatest act of terrorismever committed on American soil.

“We will not, we cannot forget what hap-pened on this date 11 years ago,” said re-tired U.S. Army Lt. Col. John Gately, chair-man of the Hampton Military AffairsCommittee. “We remember that day andwe hope for a brighter tomorrow.”

As the clock struck 8:46 a.m. on Sept. 11,2001, America was forever changed whenAmerican Airlines Flight 11 struck theNorth Tower of the World Trade Center inNew York City. Eleven years later, that pre-cise moment was remembered in Hamptonby the tolling of a single bell, followed by si-lent reverence from the crowd.

“That day so much changed for our coun-try and our family,” said Donn Weaver, fa-

ther of U.S. Army 1stspeak for the nearly 7gave their last full me

Weaver, whose son2010 – while servingLieutenant Weaver wby the events of Septthis generation’s “dayrecalled the message pGeorge W. Bush, after

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Photo by Senior Airman Jarad A. Denton

Police officers from the Hampton Sheriff's Office rifle team march into position during a remembrance ceremony at

Gosnold's Hope Park, Sept. 11.The ceremony was held to pay respects to the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.


ABOVE: Retired U.S.Army Lt. Col. John Gately, chairman of the

Hampton Millitary Affairs Committee, speaks before a crowd

gathered at Gosnold's Hope Park.The crowd consisted of Ser-

vice members, local police and citizens of Hampton who joined

together to pay their respects to the victims of the Sept. 11 ter-

rorist attacks.

RIGHT: Brig. Gen. Pete Utley, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine

Command’s deputy chief of staff for operations and training,

consoles retired Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Larry Sticklen,

who lost his son in the attacks on Sept. 11.


U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Sean Smith plays “Amazing

Grace” on the bagpipes during the remembrance cer-

emony at Gosnold's Hope Park.

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t Lt. Todd Weaver. “I7,000 Americans whoasure for this nation.”

n was killed Sept. 9,in Afghanistan, said

was motivated to joint. 11. Weaver called ity of infamy.” He alsoput forth by Presidentr the attacks.an shake the founda-uildings, but they can-ion of America,” Bushter steel, but they can-

American resolve.”n’s resolve was neverthe very end. He andheir son the night be-

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eir son. The next dayy to Dover Air Force

r son home in a coffin,

with a flag draped over top. Today, Lieuten-ant Weaver is buried at Section 60 of Arling-ton National Cemetery, alongside countlessother national heroes.

“His story is not unlike all the other storiesof those who solemnly heeded the call,” saidWeaver. “Memory is mightier than death.”

The crowd sat silently as Weaver left the po-dium before a rifle volley from the HamptonSheriff’s Office rang out through the morningair. People covered their ears and shudderedwith each shot, but did not look away.

As the volley concluded, the gunshotswere replaced by the soft melodic notes of“Amazing Grace,” played by U.S. MarineCorps Maj. Sean Smith. The crowd stoodand began to walk toward a table that con-tained the names of all those who lost theirlives as a result of the attack on Sept. 11.Through it all, the message of hope and ap-preciation was constantly heard from thelips of those in attendance.

“Our lives have been blessed in many waysbecause we are Americans,” said Weaver.“May God continue to bless our United Statesof America.”


or stands next to a shovel and soil from the site of the Sept. 11 terrorist at-

composed of the names of individuals who perished from the attack and

o Gosnold's Hope Park, Hampton for the remembrance ceremony, Sept. 11.


W.H. Beckwith,Veterans of Foreign Affairs commander, tolls the remembrance bell during the A Day of Remembrance

ceremony.The bell was tolled at 8:46 a.m. for a moment of silence to remember theAmericanAirlines flight that hit the

NorthTower of theWorldTrade Center in NewYork City.


Gloria Murray holds a rose and a photo of her daughter dur-

ing a remembrance ceremony. Murray’s daughter, Sondra

White, was killed at the Pentagon attack, Sept. 11, 2001.


Laine Beckwith, Veterans of Foreign Wars senior vice

president, hands out flowers to Service members dur-

ing the remembrance ceremony.


U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Cronsell, with

the U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band, plays

Taps during a Sept. 11 ceremony. Members of theVet-

erans of Foreign Wars hold the ceremony every year

in remembrance of all Service members who have

sacrificed their lives protecting the country.

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

Let no man’s ghost return to say his train-ing let him down.

These words hang in a training room atthe 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron fire de-partment at Langley Air Force Base, Va.

In testament to this mantra, a seven-member team of 633rd CES fire protec-tion specialists qualified to compete in theworld Firefighter Combat Challenge, Aug.18, after two days of qualifying heats at theregional Firefighter Combat Challenge inCharleston, W.Va.

The Firefighter Combat Challengesought to encourage firefighter fitness anddemonstrate the rigors of the profession.Wearing full gear and a breathing appara-tus, competitors raced against the clock asthey simulated the physical demands ofreal-life firefighting.

During the challenge, teams per-formed a series of five events, includingclimbing a five-story, 41-foot-tall tower,simulated chopping, dragging hoses andrescuing a life-sized, 175-pound manne-quin as they strove to finish the course asfast as possible.

“The Firefighter Combat Challenge is theOlympics of firefighting,” said Senior Mas-ter Sgt. Matthew McQuaig, 633rd CES dep-uty fire chief. “The challenge brings fire-fighters together from all over the world totest their skills that are used in real life.”

Firefighters need to have above-aver-age strength and agility, and many jobfunctions cannot be performed withoutmaintaining a high fitness level. They re-quire determination and strength to bethe first on scene, and run into buildingsthat others flee from.

The team showed these traits when thephysical training to prepare for the region-al challenge began in March 2012.

The team began training with an ad-vanced-fitness regimen 5 days a week, thenfocused on strength training and individu-ally practicing each event they would faceduring the challenge. After months of train-ing individual strength, the team focusedon working as a team for the medley events.

“We had a lot of two to three hour ses-sions, and two-a-days,” said McQuaig.“The training pushed our bodies and minds

to new levels we didn’t think was possible.”The team qualified for the national chal-

lenge in the medley category, and StaffSgt. Kira Enlow, 633rd CES fire protectionspecialist, qualified in two events by plac-ing first in the tandem race and third in theindividual category.

“It felt great to place, and know that allof our hard work paid off;” she said witha laugh. “But I was disappointed that Ididn’t do as well as I wanted.”

Enlow said that not only did the monthsof vigorous training get the team to peakphysical condition, but it created a strongbond between teammates.

“It’s amazing to use camaraderie toachieve something great,” she said. “Wegive each other the drive to work hardand will to do better.”

Enlow recalled the cheers of supportfrom her teammates urging her on as sheheard the voice of doubt grow, empha-sizing her fatigue. With the encourage-ment from her team, she was able to pushthrough her mental barrier and qualifyfor the national challenge.

“I knew I couldn’t give up,” she said, al-most at a loss for words. “The team workedhard, and I knew that I could do it.”

Not only does the challenge give the

team bragging rights, but it translates intoreal-world scenarios that can help the fire-fighters potentially save a life.

With 17 years of experience of as fire-fighter, McQuaig knows all too well thattraining is an important aspect of a fire-fighter’s life. The team has pushed them-selves to the limit to use the skills they’velearned in real life.

“It’s great to know that this training canhelp us save lives,” he said. “There aretimes we use the skills that we’ve prac-ticed for the challenge.”

The 2012 World Firefighter CombatChallenge is scheduled to be held at Myr-tle Beach, S.C., Nov. 12 through 17. Thetime before the almost week-long chal-lenge will allow the team to focus on theirweaknesses and come to the world chal-lenge stronger than ever.

“It’s a dream to have the opportunity tohave the chance to compete at the worldlevel,” said McQuaig. “Only 2 percent ofthe national firefighters compete in thechallenge. It’s an amazing feeling a mem-ber of the elite out of the 2 percent, repre-senting the Air Force.”

Photo by Staff Sgt. John Strong II

The team of 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection specialists stand in front of a fire truck holding their championship finalist flag,

Aug. 24, at Langley Air Force Base.The flag was awarded to the team after they qualified for the national Firefighter Combat Challenge,

during the regional challenge at Charleston,W.Va.

A seven-member team of 633rd CES fire protection specialists qualified to compete in the World Firefighter Combat Challengeafter two days of qualifying heats at the regional Firefighter Combat Challenge in Charleston, W.Va., Aug. 18.

“It’s a dream to have the opportunity to have the chance to competeat the world level. Only 2 percent of the national firefighters competein the challenge. It’s an amazing feeling a member of the elite out of the2 percent, representing the Air Force.”

— Senior Master Sgt. Matthew McQuaig633rd CES deputy fire chief


By Mike CaseyCOMBINED ARMS CENTER-TRAINING

The Combat Training Center Command-ers Conference discussed how theArmy willadjust live training events and exercises torespond to the post-Iraq and soon to be post-Afghanistan operational environments.

Representatives from the Army, sisterservices and international partners metSept. 5-6 to discuss a wide range of issuesas the Army adapts its training strategy tomeet future requirements.

Lt. Gen. David Perkins, commandinggeneral of the Combined Arms Center,opened the conference, saying the rolesof the CTCs, home station training, theArmy Force Generation cycle and otherissues are interconnected.

“We’re talking about all these topics with-in the larger training strategy,” Perkins said.He added that the training strategy also isconnected to the Army’s leader develop-ment strategy.

One issue facing the Army is how to pre-pare Soldiers for future operations now thatthe war in Iraq is over and combat opera-tions in Afghanistan are winding down.

Col. Michael Barbee, director of the Com-

bat Training Center Directorate, noted thatArmy warfighting doctrine requires forc-es to conduct Decisive Action – simultane-ous offensive, defensive, and stability oper-ations – in Unified Land Operations.

“The Army is determining the homestation capabilities necessary for units totrain to standard before they deploy tothe CTCs for intense live training exer-cises,” he said. “Live training at the CTCsuses the Decisive Action Training Envi-ronment to build challenging high-reso-lution exercises to develop adaptive lead-ers and versatile units.”

In future operations, units will face adynamic hybrid threat consisting of con-ventional and irregular forces, terrorists,and criminal elements, which may ormay not be unified.

“That type of threat is the most complexand cannot be fully replicated in training athome station,” Barbee said. “And becausewe expect funding to diminish as the troopsredeploy from Afghanistan, we are alsogrowing our ability to integrate both simu-lations and virtual training at the CTCs. Thisimproves the overall quality and complexi-ty of the training we provide at the CTCs,but at less cost than with live-only training.”

Photo by Mike Casey

Col. Michael Barbee, director of the CombatTraining Center Directorate, addresses the CTC

Commanders Conference at Fort Leavenworth, Kan.

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By Sgt. 1st Class Jim GreenhillARMY NEWS SERVICE

Gen. Frank Grass became the 27thchief of the National Guard Bureau ina Pentagon ceremony, Sept. 7.

“I’m very excited about the future;there’s hard work to do,” Grass said.“To the men and women of the Na-tional Guard: You’re the most profes-sional, most well-trained and experi-enced National Guard our nation hasever had. I pledge that I will work ev-ery day to serve and support you sothat we can continue to be a ready, ac-cessible and essential operational forcefor our states as well as our nation.”

Secretary of Defense Leon Panettahosted the change-of-responsibility cer-emony in the Pentagon Auditorium.

“I know our citizen-warriors will bein good hands,” Panetta said. “Today,we entrust General Grass with a na-tional treasure – a force that has beentransformed from a strategic reserveto an essential part of the operation-al military and whose ranks are now

filled with skilled combat veterans.”Grass relieved Air Force Gen. Craig

McKinley as the chief of the Nation-al Guard Bureau. Grass also receivedhis fourth star during the ceremony.

“I am confident that General Grasswill be a strong advocate for the Na-tional Guard’s most valuable asset --its Soldiers, its Airmen and their fam-ilies,” Panetta said. “The reason weare the greatest military power onearth lies not in our weapons, lies notin our planes or our ships or our ad-vanced technology, as great as theyall are: The strength of our militarylies in our people.”

As chief of the National Guard Bu-reau, Grass serves as a military advis-er to the president, the secretary of de-fense and the National Security Counciland is the Department of Defense’s of-ficial channel of communication to thegovernors and adjutants general in all54 states and territories on all matterspertaining to the National Guard.

Photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley

Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta (left) swears inArmy Lt. Gen. Frank J. Grass as National Guard Bu-

reau chief during a change-of-responsibility ceremony at the Pentagon, Sept. 7. Grass, who received

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He is the second chief to also serveas a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.McKinley was the first, and also the firstfour-star officer in the National Guard’smore than 375-year history.

“The chiefs and I welcome Gener-al Frank Grass and his wife Patricia tothe team,” said Gen. Martin Dempsey,the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.“This is the right man for the job: A think-er, a learner and one of the most experi-enced leaders in our military today. Heknows what it means to put service be-fore self and to put people first. And heknows what it will take to overcome thechallenges of tomorrow – and those chal-lenges are not going to be easy.”

“It’s because of leaders like you andthe Soldiers and Airmen of the NationalGuard that we remain the world’s preem-inent military force,” he said.

Grass is responsible for ensuring thatmore than half a million Army and AirNational Guard personnel are accessible,capable and ready to protect the home-land and to provide combat resources tothe Army and the Air Force.

The National Guard rose to the chal-lenges of the past decade, Panetta said.

“The Guard responded,” he said. “Be itpatrolling our nation’s skies. Be it fight-ing and dying on the war fronts. Be it re-sponding swiftly and compassionatelyto floods and fires, disasters of one kindor another, meeting the needs of their fel-low countrymen in distress here at homeand abroad – and that is what the Nation-al Guard is all about.”

“Last year in Libya, the Air NationalGuard was there providing the bulk ofthe tankers that were so essential to thateffort. And today more than 28,000 Na-tional Guardsmen remain deployed insupport of operations in Afghanistan, inKosovo and elsewhere overseas.

“When I travel to the war zones, whenI travel abroad, I cannot tell the differencebetween Guardsmen and the active-duty

force, and that’s the way it should be, be-cause we are all part of one team.”

“The men and women of the Guard haveshown again and again that they are alwaysready and always there. Throughout ourhistory, America has depended on the citi-zen-Soldier. Those citizen-Soldiers who’vebeen willing to leave their farms, to leavetheir homes, to leave their businesses, toleave their jobs, to leave their families in or-der to fight to protect this country.

“In deploying the Guard, we have madecertain – this is very important – we havemade certain that every community, everycitizen shares in the responsibility of de-fending America. If we are to fight wars –as we must when we are called to do that– all of us, all of us need to be part of thateffort if we are to succeed.”

The United States is beginning to emergefrom a decade of war that has seen morethan 460,000 Guard personnel deploy toAfghanistan, Iraq and other overseas oper-ations, Panetta said.

“Our National Guard today is far morecapable, far more experienced and battle-hardened than at any point in our nation’shistory,” he said. “The Guard remains notjust an important part of our fighting force,but they are our first responders when di-sasters strike here at home.”

More than 7,000 Guard members wereassisting civil authorities Friday in the af-termath of Hurricane Isaac, he noted.

“The Guard has always been there forthe nation,” Dempsey said, noting theAir National Guard’s role routinely pro-tecting the nation’s air sovereignty fromSoviet intrusions during the Cold War –missions that McKinley participated in.

“Today, the Guard is still on the front lines,both at home and abroad,” Dempsey said.

The Minuteman, ready to set down theplow and pick up the musket at a moment’snotice, is the Guard’s symbol. “Guardsmenand women breathe life into that emblemevery day,” Dempsey said, adding a trib-ute to McKinley: “Craig’s been their great-est advocate.”

GRASS FROM PAGE 20

“The men and women of the Guard have shown again and againthat they are always ready and always there. Throughout our history,America has depended on the citizen-Soldier.”

— Leon PanettaSecretary of Defense

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By Tech. Sgt. Shawn McCowan455TH AIR EXPEDITIONARY WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The population of Bagram Airfield, Af-ghanistan, represents a melting pot of theongoing international effort to supportstability in Afghanistan.

Service members from America’s fourmajor military branches, military mem-bers from several NATO member nations,civilians and Afghans, all work togethertoward the common goal of ensuring thenation remains free and secure.

The thousands of men and women fromaround the world who call BAF their tem-porary home depend on an effective se-curity force to keep them safe. It might beeasy to imagine such a major responsibili-ty belonging to an elite special operationsunit. In actuality, Bagram’s safety rests inthe capable arms of U.S. Air Force securi-ty forces teams deployed from active-du-ty, Reserve and Air National Guard unitsfrom all over the world.

While the mission may be challenging andcomplex, both leadership and security forc-es individuals agree that the current team isready for the trials their job may bring.

Lt.Col. Thomas Sherman, 455th Expe-ditionary Security Forces Squadron com-mander and Bagram Defense Force com-mander, said the plan for this blended bandof “Defenders” has been in the works for

years, but is being expertly executed today.“This operation is a great actualization of

the ideals that began with Operation Safe-side in Vietnam in the 1960s,” said Sher-man. “Enemy forces can not touch us inthe air. We have an incredible amount of airsuperiority. Our adversaries realized theyneed to get those birds while they were inthe nest. Having Air Force defenders re-sponsible for that is the best way we can ac-complish that mission.

“We have Air Force defenders workingin an integrated base concept both from thesource to the perimeter and throughout theBagram security zone. Air Force defendersensure Bagram Airfield is protected.” Hecredits their effectiveness to the profession-alism of the diverse team of defenders whowork for him, from personnel managementto the newest patrol member.

“We have got an incredible mix of every-thing from America’s sons and daughters,coalition and allied forces and even con-tractors. We have new Airmen and experi-enced personnel, combat veterans to first-timers, and the great integration of the (AirNational) Guard, Reserve, and active dutycomponents. The way we structured this isabsolutely seamless. As our defenders ar-rive on the ground, we’re compartmental-izing them into mission sets.”

SEE DEFENDERS PAGE 23

Photo by Capt. Raymond Geoffroy

Airmen with the 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron prepare to roll out to an entry

control point at BagramAirfield,Afghanistan,Aug. 18.


Looking back at his years leading secu-rity forces both deployed and stateside,Sherman believes his current team at Ba-gram is the best he’s known.

“I’ve had the pleasure in my career towork with the (Air National) Guard, Re-serve, and active duty through a varietyof mission sets. I have to admit, this hasprobably been the best integration I’veseen in 17 years of doing this job.”

Integration as seamless as this may re-flect great planning and great manage-ment, but Sherman says it starts withpositive and dedicated individuals, allwilling to step into harm’s way in one ofthe most dangerous places on earth.

Airman 1st Class Kory Caldwell, wholives in Dayton, Ohio and is deployedfrom the Ohio Air National Guard’s179th Airlift Wing, spends his days stand-ing guard at one of Bagram’s many entrycontrol points. He did not hesitate to echothe positive attitude Sherman refers to.

“I love this (job),” said Caldwell. “SinceI first joined, I always wanted to deploy.This has definitely been an experienceof a lifetime. As a little kid, I saw camoand guns and I just thought it was cool.Then as I get older, I knew I wanted to

do something for my country. Now I cansee it means more than that. If we weren’there people back home couldn’t do whatthey do. My favorite part of the job is ca-maraderie and meeting new people fromdifferent places.”

He was also quick to point out that indi-

viduals from varied backgrounds at units allover the U.S. truly work together seamlessly.

“I feel very integrated here.” saidCaldwell. You sometimes hear storiesabout active duty, guard and reserve ... butit actually works very well here. Everyonemeshes together very well, side by side,

and it works for everyone.”Another (overwatch) responsibility

performed by the blended base securityteam is that of the advanced designatedmarksman. Staff Sgt. James Neace, fromMoody Air Force Base, is one of those(ADM) Airmen, who specializes in keep-ing a watchful eye on potential threatsfrom afar. He takes his duty to protectthose he cares about seriously.

“Igrewupwithplayingwithguns,hunt-ing; things like that,” said Neace.”This isone of those career fields that allowed meto keep doing the things I love to do. Nowwe come here and represent our coun-try, while both keeping this (threat) awayfrom home and helping your brothers andsisters. It’s like a family out here.”

Some of the local populace works onBagram during the day, which is whySenior Airman Ryan Rucker, a Reservistdeployed from the 514th Security Forc-es Squadron at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, monitors one of Bagram’s spe-cial security measures; an array of X-Rayscanners used to protect Bagram. Ruckerand his active duty co-workers make sureany type of contraband, weapons, or anyunauthorized items are discovered beforeworkers enter the base.

Photos by Capt. Raymond Geoffroy

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A military helicopter goes down onan active airfield, spewing flaming fueland smoke and trapping flight crew in-side. Every second counts, as lives hangin the balance.

Fortunately, this scenario is fictional.Nevertheless, the first responders at FortEustis – including firefighters from the733rd Civil Engineer Division, as wellas Service members from the 1st Fight-er Wing at Langley Air Force Basereacted and responded as

if it were truly happening, testing theirknowledge and proficiency during a ma-jor accident response exercise, or MARE,at Felker Army Airfield Sept. 12.

The MARE was the first rotary-wingcrash exercise performed by the 633rdAir Base Wing at Fort Eustis since be-coming a joint base in 2010. Approxi-mately 50 personnel, including emer-gency responders, command and controlrepresentatives, and U.S. Navy safe-ty personnel participated.

The scenario began with an U.S. NavyH-60 helicopter crashing at the slopearea at Felker with four crew memberson board. From there, firefighters and se-curity forces reacted to perform fire sup-pression, rescue and recovery, and crashsite security. The Emergency OperationsCenter activated, providing the C2 com-munication element to manage the oper-ation and keep information flowing.

“It tested our ability to respond andrecover with command and control

nodes, first response nodes, and withthe cooperation of other emergency re-sponders,” said Mark Atlow, the 633rdABW emergency management exercisecoordinator. “In this kind of situation,we all need to work together and fireon all cylinders.”

SEE MARE PAGE 25

A Firefighter with the 733rd Civil Engineer Division fire depart-

ment locates and checks on a victim that had been thrown from

a simulated-downed U.S. NAVY UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter

during its landing as part of a major accident response exercise

at Fort Eustis, Sept. 12. Approximately 50 personnel, including

emergency responders, command and control representatives,

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Danger was not limited to the site ofthe crash. Responders exercised risk mit-igation tactics and observed possiblethreats to the surrounding environment.In this scenario, fire department and air-field management personnel reacted toa plume of toxic smoke rising from thecrash site and traveling toward the near-by Pines Golf Course. According to JimLangley, the fire department’s assistantchief, responders had to understand howwind direction and speed would influ-ence the path of the smoke, know who toalert and when to evacuate the surround-ing area in case of a threat.

Additionally, keeping track of contami-

nants, such as leaking fuel and oil, enabledcrash recovery technicians to preventthese elements from reaching the nearbyenvironment, which is ripe with wetlandsand waterways.

Atlow said the exercise is built around a

series of requirements that need to be metin the case of a real-world situation. Near-ly four months of planning and fine-tun-ing went into creating a realistic set of cir-cumstances to engage and challenge thevarious participants.

“We have overall objectives that we wantto see met. We’ll look at each individual ob-jective, as well as each unit’s secondary andtertiary objectives underneath,” Atlow ex-plained. “From there we complete an af-ter-action report to see how we met or didnot meet our objectives, with recommenda-tions for improvements.”

While the exercise is a part of routineEM requirements and training, Atlowsaid it is more than just “checking boxes.”

“We like seeing what we did well, butmost importantly, we exercise to see whatprocesses are broken and how we can fixit. We find risks we may have and mitigatethem as much as possible,” he said. “Thatway, if something happens for real, we’renot stuck wondering ‘how do we do this?’”

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“We like seeing what we did well, but most importantly, we exerciseto see what processes are broken and how we can fix it. We find risks wemay have and mitigate them as much as possible.That way, if somethinghappens for real, we’re not stuck wondering ‘how do we do this?”

— Mark Atlow633rd ABW emergency management exercise coordinator

Photos by Staff Sgt. Wesley Farnsworth

Firefighters with the 733rd Civil Engineer Division fire department load a crash victim onto a stretcher for

transport to waiting medical personnel during a major accident response exercise at Fort Eustis, Sept. 12.

The MARE was the first rotary-wing crash exercise performed by the 633rd Air Base Wing at Fort Eustis

since becoming a joint base in 2010.

A Firefighter with the 733rd Civil Engineer Division fire department pulls

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a simulated-downed U.S. NAVY UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter.

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Friday, 7 p.m.

NO SHOW

Saturday, 4 p.m.

Ice Age: Continental Drift (PG)

Scrat’s nutty pursuit of the cursedacorn, which he’s been after sincethe dawn of time, has world-chang-ing consequences – a continentalcataclysm that triggers the great-est adventure of all for Manny, Di-ego and Sid. In the wake of theseupheavals, Sid reunites with his can-tankerous Granny, and the herd en-counters a ragtag menagerie of sea-faring pirates determined to stopthem from returning home.

Saturday, 7 p.m.

The Bourne Legacy (PG-13)

The fourth installment of the highlysuccessful Bourne series, which side-lines main character Jason Bourne inorder to focus on a fellow estrangedassassin (Jeremy Renner). EdwardNorton and Rachel Weisz co-star, withJoan Allen and Albert Finney reprisingtheir roles from the previous films.

Sunday, 2 p.m.

NO SHOW

Movie synopsis and show time in-formation is available online at www.shopmyexchange.com/ReelTimeThe-aters/Movies-Eustis.htm.

JacobsTheater ScheduleBoys and Girls Club Day

Boys and Girls Club Day for Kids willtake place on Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. atYouth Services, Bldg. 1102, Pershing Ave.This event will feature inflatable rides,games, crafts, face painting, food, bever-ages, door raffles and more. Open to allDoD ID cardholders.

For more information, call 878-4448.

Movies Under the Stars

Come out and join us for a free showingof “Puss in Boots” at the Movies Underthe Stars series Wednesday at 8:15 p.m.on Murphy Field. Bring your lawn chairs,blankets, friends and family. Food and bev-erages will be available for purchase. Mov-ie title is subject to change.


Marriage enrichment program

The Regimental Memorial Chapel is host-ing a Marriage Enrichment program from 6to 8 p.m. eachThursday through Oct. 25 atthe chapel, Bldg. 923, Lee Blvd. This pro-gram is open to all married and engagedcouples, and spouses of service memberswho are deployed or training elsewhere.Free child watch-care will be provided forchildren up to age 11 years old.

For more information, contact Mikeand Carole Carkhuff at 218-1034 or [email protected].

JBLE Job Fair

The Army Career and Alumni Program,Army Community Services and the Virgin-ia Employment Commission will host theJoint Base Langley-Eustis Job Fair onThurs-day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fort EustisClub, Bldg. 2123 Pershing Ave. More than45 employers are expected to attend.

This event is open to the public, but nochildren please. Non-DoD ID cardholdersmust use the Fort Eustis main gate to se-cure a pass. Valid vehicle registration, proofof insurance and a photo ID are required.


Family Advocacy Program

■ Anger Management – Tuesdays, 1to 2:30 p.m. (ongoing), Bldg. 213 CalhounStreet. Do you find yourself fuming whensomeone cuts you off in traffic? Doesyour blood pressure go through the roofwhen your child refuses to cooperate? An-ger is a normal and even healthy emotionbut it’s important to deal with it in a pos-itive way. Classes are open to all DoD IDcardholders. Call 878-0807 to register.

■ Play Morning – Wednesdays, 9:30 to11 a.m., Youth Services Gym, Bldg. 1102,Pershing Avenue. This playgroup featuresfun and socialization for parents, caregiv-ers, and children up to school age. Formore information, call 878-0807.

■ Family Advocacy Safety Education

Seminar –Thursday, 9 to 11 a.m., Bldg. 213,Calhoun Street. FASES is a 90-minute sem-inar that describes the dynamics of domes-tic violence and child abuse, who is at risk,and what resources are available. The classis open to anyone on post who is interestedin learning more about these topics. No chil-dren please.To register, call 878-0807.

■ Couples Communication – Sept. 24,10 to 11 a.m., Bldg. 213, Calhoun St. Toregister, call 878-0807.

Lost and found items

Have you lost anything on Fort Eustis?The 733rd Security Forces Squadron hascell phones, wallets, keys, tools and oth-er items that have been lost and foundon Fort Eustis.

For more information, please contact Sgt.Chris Bowen at 878-5515. Property can bepicked up at Bldg. 648, Washington Ave.

Balfour Beatty communities

■ Car BuyingTips – BBC will host a CarBuying Tips seminar Tuesday from 4:40 to5:30 p.m. at the Community Center. Thisis an RSVP-only event that will include araffle and light refreshments.To RSVP, call328-0691.

■ TerraCycle Donation Bash – JoinBBC staff for theTerraCycle Donation Bashon Sept. 21 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at theCommunity Center. Don’t forget your do-nations of used oral care, personal beautyproduct packages, and used paired shoes.Come out and listen to the DJ and en-joy the Splash Park. There will be snacks,crafts and prizes for the largest donation.

■ Family Bingo Night – Residents canenjoy an evening of pizza and bingo withfamily and friends Sept. 26 from 4:30 to5:30 p.m. at the Community Center. Dueto limited space, please call 328-0691 tomake your reservations by Sept. 24.

The activities listed above are for BBCresidents only. The Community Center islocated at Bldg. 126, Madison Ave. Formore information, call 328-0691.

Retiree Health Extravaganza

The Retiree Health Extravaganza will beheld Sept. 29 from 9 a.m. to noon at Mc-Donald Army Health Center, Bldg. 576, Jef-

ferson Ave. Health topics will include im-munizations, orthopedic injury prevention,breast and cervical health, high blood pres-sure, high cholesterol, diabetes, asthma,healthy eating, medication safety and more.

For more information, call Army PublicHealth Nursing at 314-8037.

Disney on Ice tickets

The Fort Eustis Ticket and Travel Officehas tickets available for Disney on Ice sched-uled for Sept. 27-30 at the Hampton Colise-um. Tickets are $16 for select performanc-es. The office is located at Bldg. 671, LeeBlvd. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Monday-Friday); and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Saturday).


Gold Star Mother’s DayTribute

Survivor Outreach Services is hostinga Gold Star Mother’s Day Tribute on Sept.30 at 11 a.m. at the Regimental MemorialChapel, Bldg. 923, Lee Blvd. Light refresh-ments will be served.

For more information, call 878-3887 or878-3963.

MCAHC Public Flu Fair

McDonald Army Health Center will hosta Public Flu Fair in October at Jacobs The-ater for all eligible military beneficiaries.The vaccination schedule is: Oct. 3, 8 a.m.to 4:30 p.m.; Oct. 11, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.;and Oct. 25, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

For more information, contact Sgt. 1stClass Jeffery Bowers at 314-7526.

Range schedule

Ranges, training areas and associatedfacilities are off limits to personnel not en-gaged in scheduled firing, operations orinspections unless clearance is obtainedfrom the Range Control Fire Desk or adesignated Range Control Technician. TheRange Control office telephone number is878-4412, ext. 226 or 878-3834, ext 234.

The range operations schedule throughWednesday is:

■Today – Ranges RD, 5 (7 a.m. to 5 p.m.);■ Saturday – Range 2 (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.);■ Sunday – No scheduled ranges;■ Monday – Ranges RD, 1, 2, 3 (7 a.m.

to 5 p.m.);■ Tuesday – Ranges RD, 2, 3 (7 a.m. to

10 p.m.);■ Wednesday – Ranges RD, 1, 2, 3 (7

a.m. to 5 p.m.).All personnel are required to check in and

out with Range Control before going into ordeparting from any range or training area.

LAFBCommunity Submit LAFB Community announcements to [email protected]

Friday, 7 p.m.

NO SHOW

Saturday, 2 p.m.

Ice Age:

Continental Drift (PG)

Scrat’s nutty pursuit ofthe cursed acorn, whichhe’s been after since thedawn of time, has world-changing consequences– a continental cataclysmthat triggers the greatestadventure of all for Man-ny, Diego and Sid. In thewake of these upheavals,Sid reunites with his can-tankerous Granny, andthe herd encounters aragtag menagerie of sea-faring pirates determinedto stop them from return-ing home.

Saturday, 4:15 p.m.

Studio Appreciation

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Free Admission (R)

Saturday, 7 p.m.

The Bourne Legacy

(PG-13)

The Bourne Legacy ex-pands the Bourne uni-verse created by RobertLudlum with an originalstory that introduces us toa new hero whose life-or-death statkes have beentriggered by the eventsof the first three films.Stars Jeremy Renner, Ed-ward Norton and RachelWeisz, Joan Allen and Al-bert Finney.

Sunday, 2 p.m.

NO SHOW

Movie synopsis andshow time information isavailable online at www.shopmyexchange.com/ReelTimeTheaters/Mov-ies-Langley.htm.

LangleyTheaterSchedule

Earn a CCAF Degree

The Air Force Culture and Language Center istaking applications for a new session of its cross-cultural competencecourse.“IntroductionToCul-ture” is an online, self-paced course which fulfillsthree residency hours of either Social Science orProgram Elective credit required for the Commu-nity College of the Air Force degree programs.Enrollment for the Academic Year 2013 Fall ITCsession is from Sept. 6 to Oct. 3 and seating willbe limited to 1,000 students.

For specifics on registration, enrollment win-dow dates, enrollment instructions, and a fre-quently asked questions file, visit http://culture.af.mil/courses/. For more information, [email protected].

Youth Bowling League

The Langley Air Force Base Youth BowlingLeague is now accepting registration for par-ticipants ages 5 through 19 for the upcomingseason scheduled to start Sept. 15. A sign-upsheet is available at the Langley Lanes.

For more information contact Langley Lanesat (757) 764-2433 or contact coach Joe Sirois at(757) 846-8479 or [email protected]

48th Squadron Reunion

The 48th Squadron Associate is hosting areunion for Airmen who served with the 48thAero Squadron, 48th School Squadron, 48thPursuit Squadron, 48th Fighter Squadron, 48thFighter Interceptor Squadron or 48th FlyingTraining Squadron, Sept. 19-23. Registration be-gins Sept. 19, 4 p.m. at the Point Plaza Suites atCity Center, Newport News.

Formore information,[email protected], or visit http://48thsquadronassociation.com/.

JBLE Job Fair

The Army Career and Alumni Program, ArmyCommunity Readiness Program and the Virgin-ia Employment Commission are sponsoring theJoint Base Langley-Eustis Job Fair from 9 a.m.to 2 p.m., Sept. 20, at the Fort Eustis Club. Over40 employers will be participating.

For more information, call (757) 878-0906.

Adult Membership Appreciation

The Langley Club will feature comedianDerrick Tennant for Adult Membership Appre-ciation Night at the Langley Club, Sept. 27from 7 to 9 p.m.

AGF Club Championship

The A.G.F. Club is hosting a championship forall AGF members in good standing Sept. 29-30at the Eaglewood Golf Course. There is a $25entrance fee, and sign up ends Sept. 26.

For more information, contact the EaglewoodGolf Course at (757) 764-4547.

Memorial GolfTournament

The Langley Air Force Base Chiefs Group ishosting the Chief Master Sgt. Denise E. Miko-lajezyk Memorial GolfTournament, Oct. 5, be-ginning 1 p.m. at the Eaglewood Golf Course.The cost to register is $50 per golfer, with allproceeds directly supporting Joint Base Lang-ley-Eustis Force Support programs. Addition-ally, registration includes green fees and agolf cart, beverage cart service, hot dog andsoda before play and smoked pork barbecuefor 19th hole awards.

Teams of four players should be registeredwith Chief Master Sgt. Paul Hughes at (757)764-1178, or Staff Sgt. Ryan Lee at (757) 764-7751. A collared shirt, mock turtleneck, softspikes or sneakers are required to play. No out-side food or beverages are permitted.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/pages/Langley-Chiefs-Group-Annual-CMS-gt-Mik-Golf-Tournament/200117933394076.

Star & Stripes Car Show

The Maintenance Professional of the YearCommittee is hosting the Stars & Stripes CarShow, Oct. 13 at the Langley Speedway. Reg-ister from 8 to 10:30 p.m.There will be 30 cat-egories featuring Corvettes, Mustangs, Jeepsand more. Participation is $20 for pre-registra-tion and $25 on the event day.

For more information, e-mail [email protected].

MCAHC Public Flu Fair

The McDonald Army Health Center is hostinga public flu fair in October for all eligible militarybeneficiaries. This event will be held at JacobsTheater, Fort Eustis. Flu vaccinations will be ad-ministered on the following dates: Oct. 3 from8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Oct. 11 from 8 a.m. to 4:30p.m., and Oct. 25 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

For more information, call Sgt. 1st Class Jef-fery Bowers at 757-314-7526.

Discounted tuition available

Hampton University College of ContinuingEducation is offering discount tuition and no ap-plication fees for military and their dependents.Registration for the Fall I Session is until Oct.5, and Fall II Session is between Oct. 15 andDec. 14, for on-base, distant-learning and on-line courses. All courses are transferrable to theCommunity College of the Air Force degree.

For more information, speak with a Hamp-ton University representative in Room 120 atthe Langley Education Center, or call (757) 766-1369 or (757) 727-5773.

Marriage Enrichment Program

The Regimental Memorial Chapel is hostinga marriage-enrichment programThursdays fromSep. 13 to Oct. 25, 6 to 8 p.m. The program isopened to married and pre-married couples.

For more information, call Mike and CaroleCarkhuff at 757-218-1034.

POW-MIA run, walk and vigil

The 2012 JBLE POW-MIA run, walk and vig-il is scheduled to begin Sept. 20 at 10 a.m. andend Sept. 21 at 10 a.m. The continuous eventkicks off at the Shellbank Fitness Center, thentravels with the POW-MIA flag along the JBLEperimeter before ending at the POW-MIA Me-morial, on base. Conservative attire is encour-aged for all participants. The designated timefor walkers to carry the POW-MIA flag is from6 to 8 p.m. Both individuals and squadrons arewelcome to run, walk and volunteer.

To register, visit https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=123449&k=0363410D7F5E

Retiree Health Extravaganza

A retiree health extravaganza will be held atthe McDonald Army Health Center, Sept. 29,from 9 a.m. to noon. The event will addresshealthcare needs and will highlight the world-class services McDonald can provide.

For more information call (757) 878-7500.

Mary Matthews Scholarship

The Langley Chiefs Group manages the MaryMatthews Scholarship Fund. Four $300 scholar-ships will be presented to Airmen (E1-E8) thisfall. Any LCG member will provide applications.Applications must be received or postmarkedby Oct. 15. Scholarships will be presented at theChiefs Group meeting Nov. 8.

For more information, contact CMSgt JohnSanders at [email protected] or call764-0686.

Military scholarships

The Council of College and Military Educatorsis offering 15 $1000 scholarships to all servicemembers, veterans and their spouses who areworking towards the completion of higher ed-ucation degrees. The scholarships are dividedbetween Service members (including NationalGuard and Reserve) military spouses and mil-itary veterans. Eligibility requirements, instruc-tions and applications are available at www.cc-meonline.org/scholarships. The application willbe available through Oct. 1. Finalists will be re-quired to provide documentation of service.

For more information, contact Senior MasterSgt. David W. Umlang, Council of College andMilitary Educators, Armed Services Liaison, [email protected].


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Free legal clinic for veterans

The Old Dominion University StudentVeterans Association is sponsoring a freeLegal Clinic to assist military veterans onSaturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the ODUVirginia Beach Higher Education Center,1881 University Drive. Separate presenta-tions will focus on three areas of law: De-partment of Veterans Affairs disability com-pensation claims; the basics of starting asmall business; and wills, trusts and estateplanning.The clinic will also include free in-dividual legal consultations.

Please bring your DD Form 214, recentrating decisions and any other documenta-tion that will help in evaluating your situation.Breakfast and lunch will be served; snackswill be available throughout the day.

For more information, visit http://vavet-slegalclinic.wordpress.com. To register, e-mail Sarah Schauerte at [email protected].

Fall plant sale in Hampton

The Hampton Master Gardeners Fall PlantSale is scheduled for Saturday from 9 a.m.to 2 p.m. at Bluebird Gap Farm, 60 Pine Cha-pel Rd., Hampton. Admission is free (raindate will be Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.).

For more information, call the HamptonCooperative Extension Office at 727-1401.

Rare Packard Car Show

The 47th Packard Club National Meet

will take place Monday through Sept. 21 atthe Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6945 PocahontasTrail, Williamsburg. As part of the meet, aRare Packard Car Show will be held at theLee Hall Mansion onThursday from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m. on the front lawn.

The show is free and open to the public.More than 130 classic Packard cars are ex-pected to participate in this special event.Lee Hall Mansion, an antebellum homeowned and operated by the City of New-port News, is located at 163Yorktown Rd.,Newport News.

For show details, email Bob Robb [email protected]. For more infor-mation about the Lee Hall Mansion, vis-it www.leehall.org.

Hermitage Museum and Gardens

■ Sunsets on the River – The Hermit-age Museum and Gardens’ Sunsets on theRiver continues this fall with concerts onthe Hermitage back lawn. All concerts willbe held from 6 to 9 p.m. Admission is $7for the general public and free for museummembers and children ages 12 and under.

Guests are invited to bring blankets,lawn chairs, and a picnic dinner. Non-members who join the museum at eachconcert will receive a discounted mem-bership, free admission to the concert,and beverage tickets.

The concert schedule is: Thursday, BigRed Tree; Sept. 27, The Bartones; and Oct.4, Esoteric Ramblers.

■ Fall Heirloom Plant Sale –The annualFall Heirloom Plant Sale will be held Sept.21 and 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fall plant-ing allows roots to establish and strength-en before winter dormancy and also helpsto create a frame of your garden design.

The sale will feature heirlooms, annuals,perennials, shrubs and native and wet-lands plants that grow well in the Tidewa-ter area. Museum members will receive a10 percent discount.

For more information, contact YolimaCarr at 423-2052, ext. 202 or email [email protected].

The museum is located at 7637 NorthShore Rd., Norfolk. Forty-five minute guid-ed tours are offered, on the hour, of 15 gal-leries filled with art, furniture and more.The Visual Arts Studio houses classrooms,a complete ceramics studio, and dark-room photography facilities.

Admission is free for museum members,children under 6 and active-duty military.Regular admission is $5 (adults); $2 (ages6-18); and $3 (students). Hours are 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. daily; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays; andclosed Wednesdays andThursdays.

For more information about HermitageMuseum and Gardens, call 423-2052, ext.

208 or visit www.thehermitagemuseum.org.

Hampton Library used book sale

The Friends of the Hampton Public Librarywill host a Used Book Sale on Sept. 21-23 atthe main library, 4207 Victoria Blvd., Hamp-ton.The preview sale for members will takeplaceThursday from 7 to 9 p.m.

Children’s books will cost 25 cents; pa-perbacks, 50 cents to $1; and hard backbooks, $1. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.(Sept. 21-22); and 1 to 4 p.m. (Sept. 23).Attendees will be able to join at the event.


Free admission toVirginia Zoo

Come out and join the USO for Mili-tary Appreciation Day at the Virginia Zooon Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admis-sion will be free for active-duty and retiredmilitary, DoD civilians, Reserves/NationalGuard, and eligible family members. Thisevent will feature children’s games, inflat-able rides, face painting, clowns and mili-tary static displays.

The Virginia Zoo is located at 3500 GranbySt., Norfolk. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

For more information about the USOevent, visit www.usohrcv.com.

Symphony Under the Stars

Christopher Newport University is hosting a Sym-phony Under the Stars concert featuring the VirginiaSymphony Orchestra today at 7:30 p.m. on the GreatLawn (near the intersection of Warwick Boulevard andAvenue of the Arts in Newport News). The concert isfree and open to the public. Bring your family, friends,blankets and coolers and enjoy light classics, pop fa-vorites and more.

For more information, visit www.virginiasymphony.org.

Opera in the Park concert

The fourth annual Opera in the Park concert will takeplace Saturday from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at Town Point Parkin downtown Norfolk. Entertainment will be providedby the Virginia Opera and Virginia Symphony Orches-tra. The concert is free and open to the public.

Attendees are invited to arrive early as the park opensto reserve a spot on the lawn. Coolers, food and non-alcoholic beverages are permitted (no alcohol or glass).Food and beverages will also be available for purchase.

For more information, visit www.festevents.org.

Mid-Autumn Moon Festival

The seventh annual Mid-Autumn Moon Festival will be held Sunday from noon to4 p.m. at Town Point Park in downtown Norfolk. This event will feature food, story-telling, authentic Asian ceremonial fashion shows, ribbon and dragon dancing, mar-tial arts demonstrations, family activities, musical and dance performances, and achildren’s lantern parade.The festival is free and open to the public.

For more information about the festival, visit www.festevents.org.

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By David VergunARMY NEWS SERVICE

The Army’s Master Fitness TrainingCourse, discontinued in 2001, will soonbe back.

The pilot course for the new Master Fit-ness Training Course, or MFTC, whichbegan Aug. 27, is underway at Fort Jack-son, S.C., and the class of about 30 Sol-diers will graduate Sept. 21.

The MFTC rebirth was announced at thesame time U.S. Army Training and Doc-trine Command, known as TRADOC, de-cided to retain the three-event Army Physi-cal Fitness Test. TRADOC also emphasizedthat Training Circular 3-22.20, publishedAugust 2010 to prepare troops for combat-specific tasks, will remain the physical read-iness training program for the Army.

“The objective of the MFTC is to target[mid-level] NCOs (noncommissioned of-ficers) and junior officers and teach themthe fundamentals of exercise and nutri-tion science, using TC 3-22.20, PhysicalReadiness Training, as the foundation,”said Capt. Donald Maye, operations of-ficer, Physical Readiness Division, FortJackson. “When they return to their units,they will have the skills and expertise totailor a comprehensive physical readinesstraining plan for their unit.”

Upon graduation, the master fitness train-ers will return to their units to provide fit-ness mentoring, in consultation with theircommanders, according to Maye.

Maye explained how fitness programsshould be customized for each command-er’s mission requirements. He said theMFTC instruction – taught by subject-matter experts with backgrounds in ex-ercise science and physical therapy – “isbroad and flexible enough to accommo-date the specific requirements of the unitmission to which they are assigned. Forexample, a program for engineers whodo a lot of heavy lifting might be differentfrom one at a medical treatment facility.”

In addition to consulting with their com-manders, Maye said the eventual goal ofthe MFTs will be to collaborate regular-ly with medical personnel, physical ther-apists, nutrition experts and even thoseinvolved with Comprehensive Soldier Fit-ness and Family, or CSF2.

“The goal of the program is not to train

Soldiers to improve their physical fitnesstest scores,” he emphasized. “It is to trainto doctrine (TC 3-22.20), which itself isbased on exercise science principles.”

He added that improved PT scores andinjury rate reduction would be byprod-ucts of a fitness plan based on the doctri-nal principles found in TC 3-22.20.

Although all Soldiers are expected to ben-efit from the MFT once they arrive at theirunits, the ones who will see the most im-provement are those at the lowest levelsof fitness. “Our goal is to provide leadersthe tools to safely and effectively train Sol-diers,” Maye said, adding that the programadvances at a slow enough pace to preventinjuries from over training or from progress-ing too quickly to allow the body to recoverand rebuild. He also said those with injurieswill benefit from MFT-supervised fitnessand reconditioning programs.

Maye said the MFTC is progressing “ex-ceptionally well” and the trainees are pro-viding constructive feedback for furtherimprovements in the course. Once theygraduate, they will retain their primary mil-itary occupational specialty and will receivethe Army skill identifier as MFT-certified.He said the goal is to eventually provideone MFT per company-level command.

Also, TRADOC is working on chang-ing the designation of TC 3-22.20 to FieldManual 7-22.

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