traveller sept 29, 2011

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Vol. 71, No. 39 September 29, 2011

BEST WARRIOR

WHAT’SINSIDE

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Legion of Merit presented 40 Years Later

Local Reserve Unit Conducts Change of Command

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CASCOM Second Chance Prom Delights Attendees

Commentary ..................................Page 2News Briefs .....................................Page 4America’s Military ........................Page 10Retiree Appreciation Day ............Page 16Kenner’s Corner............................Page 19Calendar of Events ................. Page 26-29

Fort Lee Locked, Cocked, Ready For Army-Wide Competition

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The Fort Lee “Traveller” is printed by offset process every Thursday as a civilian enterprise in the interest of personnel at the U.S. Army Combined Arms Support Command and Fort Lee, Va. 23801, by Military Newspapers of Virginia, 114 Charlotte Avenue Suite A, Colonial Heights, Va. 23834, in accordance with Department of the Army Regulations 210-20 and 360-1. This publication receives armed forces material and civilian newspapers are authorized to reprint such material without specific clearance except material specifically designated as copyrighted. Liaison between the printer and the commanding general, Fort Lee, is maintained by the Public Affairs Office, Fort Lee. Circulation: 11,000. This Civilian Enterprise newspaper is an authorized publication. Contents of the “Traveller” are not necessarily the official view of, nor endorsed by, the U.S. Army Combined Arms Support Command and Fort Lee. Advertising in this publication including inserts or supplements does not constitute endorsement by the Department of the Army or Military Newspapers of Virginia. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation, or any other non merit factor. If a violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser is confirmed, the printer shall refuse to print advertising from that source until violation is corrected. The “Traveller” is an unofficial publication authorized by AR 360-1, and printed by the Military Newspapers of Virginia, a private firm in no way connected with the U. S. Army Combined Arms Support Command or Fort Lee. The editorial content is prepared, edited and provided by the Public Affairs Office of Headquarters, Fort Lee.

ON THE COVER

To reach the Traveller Staff, call (804) 734-7147.

Staff Sgt. Alicia Anderson, representing U.S. Army Europe, works to disassemble an M2.50 caliber machine gun during the 2010 Best Warrior Competition. See Page 3 for a story about this year’s competition.

Photo by T. Anthony Bell

Commanding General ....................Maj. Gen. James L. HodgeGarrison Commander ............................ Col. Rodney D. EdgePublic Affairs Officer ............................................ D.R. BinghamCommand Information/Managing Editor ....... Patrick BuffettSenior Writer/Special Assignments ................ T. Anthony BellProduction/News Assistant Editor ........................Amy PerryFamily/Community Life Reporter .............. Kimberly K. FritzProduction Assistant ................................... Kathryn C. Weigel

COMMENTARY

Sept. 20 marked the end of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” The law is repealed. From this day forward, gay and lesbian Soldiers may serve in our Army with the dignity and respect they deserve. Our rules, regulations and policies reflect the repeal guidance issued by the Department of Defense and will apply uniformly without regard to sexual orientation, which is a personal and private matter.

For more than 236 years, the U.S. Army has been an extraordinary force for good in the world. Our Soldiers are the most agile, adaptable and capable warriors in history – and we are ready for this change.

Over the last several months, our leaders, Soldiers and

Department of the Army Civilians have discussed, trained and prepared for this day. The President, the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs have certified that repeal is consistent with military readiness, effectiveness, unit cohesion, and recruiting and retention. Your professionalism, leadership and respect for your fellow Soldiers will ensure that this effort is successful.

At the heart of our success is adherence to the Army Values. These standards not only infuse every facet of our culture and operations, but also guide us as we adapt to change. Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity and Personal Courage are not mere words to us – they are the very principles by which we live, train

and fight.Accordingly, we expect all personnel to follow our

values by implementing the repeal fully, fairly and in accordance with policy guidance. It is the duty of all personnel to treat each other with dignity and respect, while maintaining good order and discipline throughout our ranks. Doing so will help the U.S. Army remain the Strength of the Nation.

– Raymond F. Chandler, Sergeant Major of the ArmyRaymond T. Odierno, General, United

States Army, Chief of StaffJohn M. McHugh, Secretary of the Army

Top Army Leaders Discuss DADT Repeal

by Jason AldermanVisa Financial Education Program

If you’ve ever fallen far behind on paying your bills, you know what it’s like to dread whenever the phone rings: What if it’s another bill collector? Ignoring the call – like ignoring a toothache – is never a good idea. Sooner or later, you’re going to have to deal with the situation.

According to Gail Cunningham, spokesperson for the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, “Our 2011 Financial Literacy Survey found that most people – 68 percent – pay their bills on time. However, 28 percent said they experience difficulty making timely bill payments.”

Ideally, you should contact your lender as soon as you realize you may have difficulty paying a bill. They would much rather work out a repayment plan than enter

the costly and time-consuming collections process. But, if that ship has already sailed, there are a few precautions you can take to protect your interests.

You have certain rights whenever dealing with debt collectors. For example, collectors cannot harass you by these actions:

• Using abusive language or threatening violence or arrest.

• Calling before 8 a.m. or after 9 p.m.• Falsely representing themselves as

attorneys or government employees if they are not.

• Threatening to sue you if they don’t intend to.

• Contacting you at work if you tell them your employer disapproves.

• Contacting others, except to verify where you live and work.

• Revealing to others that you owe

money.If a collection agency contacts you

initially by phone, it must send written notice within five days stating how much you owe, the name of the creditor owed and how to file a dispute if you don’t agree. Once contacted, you should do the following:

• Get names of all persons calling and their agency, its address, phone and fax numbers.

• Take detailed notes of all conversations, correspondence and pre-recorded calls, noting names, dates and times.

• You may request that all subsequent contact be handled by mail. Send this request – and all further correspondence – by certified mail, return receipt requested.

• Request that all conversations be followed-up in writing.

• Document any false, misleading or

harassing statements and include them in your correspondence.

• Request full details about any debts the collector claims you owe, including dates, amounts, lender’s name, etc.

• Instruct that you be the only person contacted, unless you want your attorney involved.

• Retain all records indefinitely in case of future disputes.

• Have all agreed-to repayment plan terms verified in writing, including promises to remove or adjust reports to your credit history.

If you feel you’ve been targeted in error, tell the collection agency – in writing – that it has the wrong party and to stop contacting you. If they can’t provide proof, by law they must cease collection efforts.

Ins, Outs of Dealing with Debt Collectors

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NEWS

by T. Anthony BellSenior Writer/Special Projects

The annual competition that showcas-es the skills, personal strength and com-mitment of the U.S. Army Soldier will make its 10th start here next week.

The 2011 Department of the Army Noncommissioned Officer and Soldier of the Year Best Warrior Competition, commonly known as “Best Warrior,” will commence Sunday. It will fea-ture five days of field, classroom and boardroom challenges to determine who achieves distinction as the Army’s standout warriors.

Twenty-six junior-enlisted troops and NCOs from Army commands around the world are slated to compete in the only ma-jor Army-wide event open to Soldiers of all military occupational specialties. Events include weapons qualification, a board ap-pearance, urban orienteering and several of the Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills that are key to survival in combat.

Fort Lee, which has hosted Best Warrior since 2002, traditionally launches itself into event planning nearly a year in advance, put-ting to use a large infrastructure of people, equipment and facilities that are essential to a seamless operation. Command Sgt. Maj. Daniel Reid is commandant of the Logistics NCO Academy. A key figure in the planning and execution of the event, he said prepara-tion is the biggest factor.

“Best Warrior is a long process,” he said. “When the event ends, you almost immedi-ately start to plan for the coming year. You’re planning throughout the year to provide the warriors with the best product possible. It is very labor intensive yet very rewarding.”

The Sergeant Major of the Army, cur-rently Raymond Chandler III, oversees Best Warrior. Fort Lee’s Combined Arms Support Command has operational responsibility. First Sgt. LaDerek Green, the operations sergeant major for the event, said Best Warrior uses the lessons learned from previous competitions, current operational doctrine and the SMA’s guidance to build future Best Warrior events.

“We try to leverage all the lessons learned from all the training centers such as the Joint Multinational Readiness Center and National Training Center,” he said. “We also leverage the subject matter ex-perts within the CASCOM, who have been deployed all over the world, to make this a relevant event, one in which the contestants can go back to their posts, camps and sta-tions and impact training.”

In order to accomplish that goal, hundreds of Fort Lee Soldiers and civilians dedicate much time and effort to ensure Best Warrior runs as intended. Law enforcement, food service, range and medical personnel and observers, controllers, evaluators and role players are just a few of those needed to support the competition. The NCOA alone has a few dozen Soldiers who have worked the event throughout the year.

“I have approximately 30-40 noncom-missioned officers who are dedicated to

supporting our portion of the event,” said Reid, noting his responsibility for seven of the nine testing areas.

Despite Best Warrior’s logistical require-ments, Fort Lee is faced with the prospect of executing its normal missions without disruption. The Home of Sustainment fea-tures four schools and trains nearly half of all Soldiers in the Army. Green said it is a challenge to ensure the schools and training missions are not impacted.

“Much planning and coordination are required so that we don’t affect the train-ing of initial entry Soldiers as well as those noncommissioned officers enrolled in the Logistics NCO Academy,” said Green. “The only way to do that is to sit down with direc-tors, branch chiefs and senior Soldiers and take a closer look at the curriculum require-ments and adjust times throughout the year so that the impact (during Best Warrior) is minimal.”

Aside from the planning require-ments, Best Warrior is somewhat a passionate endeavor for the NCOs involved in supporting it. Reid said it is a godsend that he and his staff have been afforded the opportunity to work with the event.

“Best Warrior is an extension of the phrase ‘No one is more professional than I,’” said Reid. “These Soldiers are the best of the best. It is a great honor to participate and facilitate the events.”

Green shared a similar sentiment.“Personally, I feel blessed that I’ve

had the opportunity to be a part of a competition at this level and have the opportunity to affect Soldiers across the Army,” he said. “I don’t think many noncommissioned officers at any level could say throughout their careers that they had such an opportunity. I’m hum-bled and honored to have the opportu-

nity to serve Soldiers across the Army.”Green said the passion and dedication of

those who have worked on the event during the course of the year will show. He was not at liberty to reveal details about the testing situations but said this year’s Best Warrior is a reflection of the leadership traits re-quired on the battlefield, and the event will challenge Soldiers to that end.

“The way ahead in the Army is that Soldiers need to think critically, communicate effectively and dialogue with subordinates in a manner that motivates them to accomplish the mission,” he said. “This competition not only tests a Soldier’s ability to operate as an individual but also as a part of a team.”

The competitive portion of Best Warrior concludes Oct. 7 with the “Mystery Event,” one that is not revealed to contestants until a few minutes prior to the start. In the past, the “mystery” has included tasks such as break-ing down weapons in darkness and a com-batives tournament.

The Army’s Best Warriors will be an-nounced Oct. 10 at the Association of the U.S. Army 2011 Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, D.C.

Editor’s note: The Fort Lee community can follow the progress of the competition through the U.S. Army Best Warrior website at www.army.mil/bestwarrior/2011.

Team Lee Set to Host Army’s Finest26 ‘Best Warrior’ Contenders Viefor Top Soldier Titles

(TOP) Sgt. Eric Sincore, U.S. Army Europe, disassembles a weapon during the training portion of last year’s Best Warrior. (LEFT) Plumes of smoke provide a dramatic back-drop during the night fire event. The events require various levels of support from post units, organiza-tions and activities.

PHOTOS BY T. ANTHONY BELL


NEWS BRIEFS

FAST DeadlineSept. 30 is the deadline for active

duty service members to register for Functional Academic Skills Training/Basic Skills Education Program at the Education Center, building 12400. The course will be taught Oct. 4-25.

For more information and guidance, visit the Education Center.

FRG FundraiserThe 244th Quartermaster Battalion

is holding a fundraiser to support its Family Readiness Group on Oct. 1, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., at the Fort Lee Commissary. Members of the battal-ion, company permanent party leader-ship and dependents will be bagging groceries in exchange for donations as the FRG prepares for Thanksgiving and the holiday season.. The battalion will also have a container available to accept donations of canned and dry goods for distribution to local families in need.

Flu ShotsFree flu vaccines are available every

Tuesday beginning Oct. 4 for federal employees. The shots are given 9-11 a.m. in the Occupational Health Clinic, second floor, Kenner Army Health Clinic. A CAC card is required to re-ceive the vaccine.

For details, call (804) 734-9159.

New MapsThe latest edition of the Fort Lee post

map is now available at the Garrison Public Affairs Office, building 9024, on Battle Drive near the Fort Lee Bowling Center.

The full-color, fold-out map includes location and phone listings for key community, recreation and customer-support activities on the installation.Units, organizations or offices that would like to obtain copies of the map should call the command information section at (804) 734-7147 to arrange for pickup.

Stop Loss PayOct. 21 is the deadline for eligible

service members, veterans and their beneficiaries to apply for Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay.

To apply or get more information, visit www.defense.gov/stoploss.

Hispanic HeritageThe Installation Equal Opportunity

Office and Fort Lee will mark Hispanic American Heritage Month on Oct. 6, 11:30-1 p.m. in Green Auditorium, Bunker Hall on the Army Logistics University Campus.

Jose Hernandez will speak and the Ballet Folklorico de Mexico will per-form.

All in the FamilyA workshop for parents and teens,

All in the Family, will be held Oct. 22, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Memorial Chapel Fellowship Room.

The workshop is designed to encour-age and strengthen the relationship be-tween teens and their parents. Lunch will be provided.

To reserve places in the workshop, call JoLynda Strandberg at (804) 734-6483 or email her at [email protected].

OktoberfestFort Lee’s 16th annual Oktoberfest

is slated for Oct. 22, 2-10 p.m., at the Post Field House. The cost to attend is $6; children 12 and under are free. Tokens for food, beverages, games and the KidZone will be sold for $1 each in the Field House. KidZone activities will be free 2-4 p.m.

German food, beer, music and danc-ing, including the Chicken Dance, will be available. The German Bakery will have a variety of desserts for sale.


Family SaluteA free spaghetti dinner honoring

military families is set for Nov. 16, 5-7 p.m., at the Regimental Club.

Spaghetti, salad, a beverage and des-sert will be served. Hot dogs will be available for kids. The 392nd Army Band Jazz Combo will provide music. All branches of service are invited.

For reservations, call Army Community Service, the sponsor of the Military Family Appreciation Month event, by Nov. 9 at (804) 734-6431 or 734-6878.

by Kimberly K. FritzFamily/Community Life Reporter

Well-wishers gathered for the latest NCO induc-tion ceremony were treated to extra pomp and circum-stance at the Regimental Club Friday.

Nearly 40 years after re-tiring here, Lt. Col. Neal C. Brayton returned to Fort Lee to receive the Legion of Merit award for his ac-tions during the Vietnam War. Brayton served as the School of Management Information Systems dean until his retirement in 1974.

In October 1968, Brayton was on assign-ment in Tay Ninh Province as a psycho-logical operations adviser working with the principal Vietnamese information official. His objective was to impose the full responsibility for their work on the Vietnamese and withdraw the U.S. from operations. Under Brayton’s guidance, the Vietnamese information officer im-proved his initiative and personal skills and gave the information programs a Vietnamese character.

Shortly thereafter, the senior adviser was injured and his deputy killed, leav-ing Brayton to take charge of the advi-sory team. He picked up the reins and continued with the mission. He continued with all of the team’s normal operations, wrote the pacification and development plan and implemented the plan and its system of reporting its progress. Brayton continued his assignment, monitoring and directing the pacification program.

The award citation cites Brayton’s broad and deep understanding of the means and objectives of pacification, his exceptionally meritorious conduct and his outstanding service.

When Brayton began to write his mili-tary memoirs he realized the Legion of Merit award was not among his awards although he had earned it. The colonel contacted Rep. Eric Cantor, the congress-

man from Virginia’s 7th District who con-tacted the Department of the Army and in April, Brayton was issued the award and told to contact the nearest military instal-lation for the award’s presentation.

“The Army is sometimes slow in recognizing some of the deeds of past Soldiers,” said Col. Rodney Edge, U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Lee commander. “We are here today to recognize Lt. Col. Brayton. We are going to present him with the Legion of Merit award for some spectacular achievements that hap-pened in 1968 and 1969. What is impor-tant about that is, while he was working, several of his teammates were killed and he stepped up to the forefront and took charge. He led his unit to success. I am glad the Army finally got it right.”

Brayton said receiving the award will help him finish his military history – completely.

“This ceremony will help me bring closure to that part of my life and my memoirs,” he said.

Brayton spent 23 years in military service. He was a member of the Naval Reserves when he was drafted into the Army in 1951. Brayton served at Fort Benning, Ga.; Camp Casey, South Korea; Fort McClellan, Ala.; Fort Amador, Panama; Fort Bragg, N.C.; Okinawa, Japan; and finally Fort Lee.

Retired Officer Receives Legion of Merit Award

PHOTO BY KIMBERLY K. FRITZ

Col. Rodney Edge, U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Lee commander speaks about the actions of retired Lt. Col. Neal C. Brayton in 1968-69 that led to the psy-ops officer earning the Legion of Merit Award.


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Each October, communities across the nation observe National Domestic Violence Awareness Month – but the work of advocates is never ending.

Fort Lee’s Family Advocacy and Empowerment Program personnel work to educate military members and their families about domestic violence and to eradicate it all year long.

Michelle King, senior legal assistant at the Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, specializes in domestic violence cases. King has never been abused. Her mother wasn’t so lucky. She was a victim of domestic abuse for years and taught her daughters from the time they were very young what they needed to know to be empowered.

“I am the daughter and granddaughter of survivors,” King said. “My mother was abused by my father when I was little and my grandmother was abused by my grand-father. One day my mom decided not to let us experience what she had, so she defended herself against the abuse.”

King doesn’t remember the event, but often heard the story of the day her mother became empowered.

“He began to beat her in the kitchen,” she said. “She picked up a cast-iron skillet and hit him. He jumped out of a second story window and ran away. It seems comical now, but nothing about abuse is funny.”

When King began working, she was drawn to the legal community and took a job as a receptionist. Then, when federal funding broadened the scope of the society’s work, King began working with the domestic violence depart-ment as a legal aid and as an advocate.

“Educating women and men about what to do before, during and after domestic abuse is so important,” King said. “Knowing where to go to get help is the first step.”

Sometimes people don’t think what they are experienc-ing is abuse, said Terri R. Ceaser, victim advocate coordi-nator.

“It’s important to know what domestic violence is so you are prepared if it ever happens to you,” she said.

Being frightened of your partner’s temper or feeling like you are walking on eggshells could indicate domestic abuse. Making decisions about activities and friends according to what your partner wants or how your partner will react may be abuse. Being hit, kicked, slapped, punched or pushed is domestic violence and ACS is here to help.

“The Army is committed to ensuring victims of domestic abuse are protected,” Ceaser said. “We offer unrestricted (which allows an official investigation) and restricted re-porting (which does not initiate the investigative process). We have victim advocates on staff to provide immediate support to the victim and address his or her interest and safety. We are here to help.”

The family advocacy program offers empowerment ser-

ACS Readies for Domestic Violence Awareness Month vices like safety planning, assistance in obtaining protec-tive orders, coordination of emergency services, accom-panying clients to court proceedings and appointments, as well as referrals to other agencies on and off post that offer assistance.

During DVAM, FAP is hosting several troop runs, a community action alliance with guest speaker Mildred Muhammad, a silent witness display and other events.

King knows how important being educated and prepared is – it saved her from being the third generation of battered women in her family, and she wants to help victims now do the same for their children.

For more information about programs available on Fort Lee, contact (804) 734-6391. To contact a victim advocate, call 734-6378 or 734-7083.

DVAM Observances• Oct. 12 Community Action Alliance, Regimental

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Perhaps you’ve seen or heard the humorous, and some-times bazaar, commercials where the narrator personifies various characters chosen by the community including an angry leprechaun, a little girl and a bad singer.

The recent advertising campaign now airing on local television and radio stations illustrates the “Your Fair, Your Way” theme and the variety of attractions that can be found at the State Fair of Virginia.

Open today through Oct. 9 at the Meadow Event Park in Doswell (about 45 minutes north of Fort Lee along Interstate 95), the fair offers rides, multiple display areas, shows, games, concerts, food and fun for all ages.

Among the more unusual and thrilling attractions ad-vertised are the BMX Stunt Show, K-9s in Flight, the Antique Tractor Pull, Racing Pigs, Lone Star Pro Rodeo, a Demolition Derby and a mini-circus. The fair offers plen-ty of musical entertainment as well with scheduled perfor-mances by The Band Perry, Casper, Tracy Lawrence and the Marshall Tucker Band.

The midway tends to be a favorite among the more ad-venturous crowd, and it neighbors a food and game pa-vilion where just about any favorite in fair-style cuisine

can be found. And the whole fair experience wouldn’t be complete without a stroll through some of the display ar-eas that include local crafts and artwork, farm equipment and livestock, home hardware and better-living vendors, and much, much more.

Instructors from Fort Lee’s Joint Culinary Center of Excellence will judge youth and adult baking contests and the Virginia Egg Council’s Everybody Loves Eggs Chocolate baking contest this year. The JCCoE staffers also will demonstrate their culinary talent on Oct. 2 at the Arts and Crafts Hall.

Admission price to the State Fair of Virginia varies from $10 to $15. Discounts are offered for military mem-bers with a government identification card. Ride tickets are sold separately for $1 each or parents can save money by purchasing a ride-wristband or multiple-ticket pack-age. To get the most bang for your buck, visit the fair on opening day (or Oct. 3-5) after 5 p.m. Admission is just $10 and unlimited ride wristbands are $10.

For more information about the State Fair of Virginia, visit www.yourstatefair.org or the event’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/StateFairVA.

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International military students from the Army Logistics University attended the 5th Annual Nottoway Indian Pow Wow Sept. 17. Pictured above is a tribal dancer in his colorful regalia with Korean Maj. Son Eun Chul and his son Ji Hoon. The major is at-tending the Operations Research Systems Analysis Military Applications Course.

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Army Emergency Relief will be consolidating theOverseas & Stateside Spouse Education AssistancePrograms effective with academic year 2012-2013.

Currently, Army Emergency Relief has two spousescholarship programs, the Overseas Spouse EducationAssistance Program and the Stateside Spouse EducationAssistance Program. In order to offer more educationalopportunities to Army spouses, both programs will beconsolidated.

The following items will be changed:• All spouses will be allowed to attend school part-

time or full-time.• Part-time students must take a minimum of six cred-

it hours per semester.• Full-time students must take a minimum of 12 credit

hours per semester.• Scholarship eligibility for part-time students will be

8 years.• Scholarship eligibility for full-time students will be

4 years.• Scholarship funding will be for the fall and spring

semesters only.

• The application process for overseasspouses will change as outlined in the be-low paragraph.

The following items will notchange:

• For stateside spouses, theapplication process continues asnormal.

• For Overseas Spouses,the OSEAP application and therenewal process for academicyear 2011-2012 will continue asnormal through term 5 (May 7,2012).

Overseas spouses will need to dothe following during the next applica-tion period. which begins Dec. 1:

• Complete an online application foracademic year 2012-2013. Applications will beavailable after Dec. 1 and are due by April 2, 2012.

• Supporting documents such as transcripts, DD Form214 (if applicable), Army Casualty Report (if applicable)

and federal active duty Title 10 Orders (ifapplicable) are due to Army Emergency

Relief by April 2, 2012.• Submit a 2012-2013 FAFSA

application at www.fafsa.ed.gov.Start this process at the begin-ning of the calendar year 2012,not sooner.

• Provide a complete2012-2013 StudentAid Report(SAR) by May 1, 2012.

• Email all supportingdocuments to spouse@aerhq.

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Since 2000, the Central Virginia Chapter of the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation has been donating funds to public libraries for current breast cancer materials – now Fort Lee’s Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Community Library has benefited from the organization’s generosity.

The FMWR community library here received seven books dealing with breast health and breast cancer. Among the col-lection are books for children, women and men.

Finding information when you’ve heard those life-changing and life-threatening words is probably the most important thing you can do, said Joy Galloni, past CVC-VBCF president and Army Logistics University librar-ian.

“The first thing I did after my diagnosis was to get ‘Dr. Susan Love’s Breast Book,’” she said. “I needed to know ev-erything I could about the cancer I had. Dr. Love is the go-to medical professional nationwide for breast cancer, and I used that book to research terms used in my medical reports. At all of my treatments my doctors commented about how much I knew about my cancer.”

The latest version of Dr. Love’s book is among the six oth-er titles now available at the Fort Lee Community Library.

Knowing that information about her cancer had helped her during her treatment, Galloni realized how much it would help other cancer patients as well.

“Everybody who has an address can use the public li-braries,” Galloni said. “So we (the CVC-VBCF) began to donate money for libraries to choose titles for their col-lections.”

“The foundation spends up to $6,000 on this project each year,” Galloni said. “The foundation’s moniker is ‘educate, advocate and eradicate’ so this really meets our objective for education available to everyone.

The VBCF conducts one fundraiser to support the library project and other state-wide activities annually with a Breast Cancer Awareness dinner the last Monday in October each year. This year’s benefit is set for Oct. 24.

Terri Koyl, the FMWR librarian, said she was happy to get the books.

“In a library this small, I would have never been able to get this many books on this one subject,” she said. “This do-nation will certainly benefit the community, and I am proud to be able to offer this selection.”

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Name: Sgt. Edna AlcinUnit: 108th Quartermaster Company, 530th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 49th QM GroupMOS: 92A– automated logistics specialist Age: 33Time in service: four yearsHometown: AtlantaFamily: marriedDescribe yourself: “I am a unique person; very outgoing but very private also. I am not a person whose everyday moves can be

predicted.”If you won the lottery: “I would finish my contract in the military because I like what I do. I like being around Soldiers. I like being around people and learning different things. With the million dollars, I would open up a charity; a home for battered children.”Dream car: “A 2011 Bentley.”Greatest hope: “To one day get my Ph.D.” Worst fear: “Not being able to realize my dreams.”Your talent: “My talent is helping people. At one point, I wanted to be a doctor. That’s my main goal. I don’t like to see people suffer.” Your ideal life: “My ideal life would be to have enough to not want for anything, but at the same time, I don’t want to be rich. I want to have enough to help others and still be able to maintain my own lifestyle.”One defining moment:

“The thing that had a major impact on me was my mother’s death (2006). When she passed away, I felt like my purpose in life was gone. I lost the blueprint in my life. After it happened, it was like standing at a corner – I didn’t know what to do. That’s when I made the decision to join the Army. I always heard the Army was great and there’s never a dull moment, so I was like ‘I need something to lift my spirits’ from that stage in life. I was at a point where I needed something to challenge me. ”Did the Army fulfill your initial expectations:? “When I first joined, I didn’t know what to expect. All I thought about was war. There are guns and blowing up stuff. That’s what I thought. When I joined, I realized there was more to it. Yes, you do get to use weapons and train, but it gives you an open view of life itself. In the real world, it’s easy to be selfish and only thinking of yourself and

your family, but when you’re in the Army, you learn to think about other people. You get a chance to work with different people and it enriches you.”You were deployed to Iraq in 2009. What did you learn?: “What I learned is that we spend so much time worrying about little things. In other countries, you see people with far less than what we have and they still live on and smile on an everyday basis. There are people who don’t want you there, but there are also those who do, who want your support, who want the help in keeping the peace. When I got back home, it gave me a new sense of appreciation. I try not to worry about the little things.”Your most profound moment as a Soldier: “When I got on a bus and knew for sure that I was going to a different country and not knowing what to expect. I heard people talk

about being deployed to Iraq. You hear many stories, but when you actually get on that bus and know you’re your leaving your family behind, at that moment you come to the realization that there is a chance that you may not get to see these people again or there may be a chance you may not come back to this country because at any given moment, anything can happen.” Best thing about the Army: “You get a chance to travel around the world and meet different people and have the ability to understand people.”Worst thing: “The hours. Sometimes we have to pull long hours, and sometimes you may not want to take a direct order but you roll with it because that’s a part of your mission, what you signed up for.”Goals: “Earn my Ph.D. in biology and work in a different country and do missionary work.”

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About one in 30 young drivers will be injured in an ac-cident each year. Young drivers are four times more likely to die in car accidents and are much more prone to speed-ing, driving recklessly, not wearing their seat belts, and drinking and driving than middle-aged drivers. If the U.S. could reduce these dangerous behaviors, it could prevent these needless deaths and injuries.

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Fort Lee flung open the doors of Faughn Hall and wel-comed more than 200 retired military members to the an-nual Retiree Appreciation Day Saturday.

For the second year, retirees enjoyed a “one-stop shop-ping” opportunity to hear the latest news about retiree benefits, get their flu shots, identification cards, vehicle registrations and other services.

Maj. Gen. James L. Hodge, Combined Arms Support Command and Fort Lee commanding general, welcomed the retirees and their spouses telling them how honored he was to have them at Fort Lee.

“Thank you all for your service,” Hodge said. “You re-main very valued members of our community. This is a very important day for us because it provides the instal-lation a continued opportunity to foster the camaraderie and good will each of you knew while on active duty. It also provides an opportunity to update you on services and programs available to you.”

Hodge told the veterans about the completion of the BRAC 2005 build-up and encouraged them to take a look

around the installation and see the changes. Col. Rodney Edge, U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Lee com-

mander, introduced himself to the retirees and welcomed them to the installation, elaborating more on the changes made installation-wide.

“This post is not the same as it was when I was last here in 1989,” Edge said. “I had to ask for directions to places that I thought I knew. Much has changed here at Fort Lee but not the support and services we provide here. Those services will never change. We are here to take care of you.”

Edge said RAD is designed with veterans in mind. “It’s an opportunity to renew acquaintances, listen to

guest speakers, get news on benefits and entitlements, and take care of important business – like getting new ID Cards and medical checkups,” he said. “We’re fortunate to have the Soldier Support Center as our base of operations, it will make it easy for you to get everything you need done under one roof.”

Retired Navy Lt. Cmdr. Chuck Barnes lives close to Fort Lee and said he finds getting his flu shot at RAD is much easier than visiting the clinic.

“It’s easier to come here, and it’s a great initiative to

show retirees they are appreciated,” Barnes said. Retired Marine Lt. Col. Ismael Ortiz, who is the deputy

assistant secretary for Veterans’ Employment and Training Services for the Department of Labor, was the guest speak-er.

Ortiz entertained the retirees with stories from his 28 years on active duty and shared a few elements of his cur-rent work for veterans.

“My job is to take care of young transitioning veterans and retirees like you here today,” he said.

Other community leaders, including Kenner Army Health Clinic Commander Col. Joseph S. Pina, shared up-dates from their organizations.

Retired Sgt. 1st Class Willie R. James, a former member of the Transportation Corps, said he was delighted to see transporters on Fort Lee and that he always attends RAD.

“It’s more convenient to get my flu shot here,” James said. “But the main reason I come is to see other retirees and listen to how things are going for them.”

Retired Sgt. 1st Class Carroll Bartholomew said he en-joys talking with Soldiers about how their careers are com-pared to his.

“It’s good to see how we are doing,” he said.

Fort Lee Celebrates Retiree Appreciation Day

(ABOVE) Retired Sgt. 1st Class Willie R. Jones and retired Sgt. 1st Class Carroll Bartholomew speak with Staff Sgt. Michael Ponczek, Staff Sgt. Kai Peters and Sgt. 1st Class Shareika Yates during the annual Fort Lee Retiree Appreciation Day Saturday. (TOP RIGHT) Kenner Army Health Clinic’s Jean Davis takes retiree spouse Anita Maurer’s blood pressure. (RIGHT) Retired Navy Lt. Cmdr. Chuck Barnes receives his flu shot from nurse Donnie Rawlings.

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by Sherry Williams KiddCASCOM Family Readiness Specialist

“It was a magical and elegant evening,” said Viktoria Green, CASCOM Family Readiness Group leader, as she described the recent Second-Chance Prom hosted by her organization.

“The whole celebration was filled with dancing, fun and lots of surprises,” she continued. “I don’t think I’ve ever seen Soldiers and Department of the Army Civilians and their spouses and dates happier or enjoying themselves more.”

Green is talking about the Sept. 17 event at the Hilton Garden Inn, Colonial Heights. Around 230 guests attended the prom that is believed to be a first among Army recreation-al activities or its FRG program at a minimum.

“When the evening started, our guests walked into a ball-room area that was meticulously decorated,” noted Lindsay Kidd, an event coordinator for the FRG. “Our theme was Castle CASCOM, and there was a huge castle backdrop where couples posed for pictures. The beautifully adorned tables in-cluded elegant linens and ribbons, as well as crystals and lit candles glowing in delicate hurricane holders. Black velvet tapestries, ivy and old bricks adorned the walls.”

Second Chance Prom a ‘Resounding Success’ An elaborate red carpet

flanked by velvet ropes led attendees into this “fairy tale” setting and pictures were taken as guests made their grand entrances.

“Dancing, exquisite food, a royal court, VIPs and dignitaries, and even an impromptu proposal were all part of this totally free evening for prom par-ticipants,” added Sgt. 1st Class Atiya McNair, an-other event organizer.

The prom committee also consisted of Sherry Kidd, CASCOM Family Readiness Specialist; Sgt. 1st Class David Walker; Sgt. Nelson Santiago; Staff Sgt. Fransanda Parker and Staff Sgt. Edward Tee.

“Our committee con-ducted extensive fund-raising in the months that led up to the Prom,” said Capt. Ellis Allen, HHC CASCOM commander. “Without the repeated and creative ways of collecting donations, there is no way they could have thrown such an elaborate and elegant event.”

Allen’s date for the evening was his 9-year-old daughter, Olivia. Dressed in a blue ball gown and corsage, some intro-duced her as the “unofficial junior prom princess.”

The aforementioned proposal occurred during remarks by the Installation Chaplain (Col.) James White. Staff Sgt. Randy Case came forward, called up his date, Kimberly Garnowski, dropped to the floor on one knee and proposed on the spot.

“I felt like a princess,” Kimberly said through tears, “and I will cherish the moment and this night forever.”

When Kimberly accepted the proposal, the ballroom full of prom-goers jumped to their feet with a boisterous standing ova-tion.

Among the prom’s special guests was state Sen. Henry L. Marsh III. During the evening, he offered a toast to Soldiers and thanked them for their selfless service and patriotism.

Another highlight of the gathering was the ceremony honor-ing the five CASCOM princes and princesses who were elected as nominees for prom king and queen. Each received an assort-ment of prizes before the “crowning moment” when Sgt. 1st Class Roger Higginbotham and Katreta Gunn received the high-est honors and were spotlighted in a dance with their spouses. The music was Nat King Cole’s rendition of “Unforgettable.”

As the night wore on, couples danced, kissed and had a chance to enjoy a high-school memory for the second time, or for many attendees, for the first time in their lives.

“I missed my first prom,” said Josie Emery of the Logistics

Career Management Office. “This was such a great opportunity for me and I jumped at the chance when I saw the announce-ment about the event.”

She and her date, Robert Williams, were the first couple on the dance floor that night. Williams said he was there to support Emery and give her the prom that she never had. “She said we were going to have the first dance, and we did.”

“This was truly the classiest, most elegant and definitely the most ambitious undertaking I have ever seen tackled by our FRG, or by any organization for that matter,’ Green said. “I am especially grateful for the superb work of our events coordi-nator (Kidd). She is a professional in the truest sense of the word.”

“The Army and CASCOM's FRG is dedicated to building resilient families,” said CASCOM and Fort Lee Command Sergeant Major C.C. Jenkins Jr. “We are well aware that func-tions like these go a long way in improving the morale of our Army community, and this particular event was head and shoul-ders above the rest.”

On Sept. 22, the prom committee was recognized for its hard work by Maj. Gen. James L. Hodge, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general.

“This was a world-class event that everyone is still talk-ing about, and I am proud, impressed and amazed at what the seven of you were able to accomplish for our Soldiers and DA Civilians,” Hodge said. “It gives me great pleasure to pres-ent each of you with this Commanding General’s Award of Excellence.”

Staff Sgt. Randy Case made a surprise proposal to Kimberly Garnowski during Second-Chance Prom.

Lindsay Kidd, Josie Emery, Dedra Carter, Staff Sgt. Harold Young, Sgt. 1st Class Atiya McNair and others dance the night away at Second-Chance Prom.

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USO Cooks Up Free Food, Fun for Friends Maj. Gen. James L. Hodge meets with members of Alpha Co., 832nd Ordnance Battalion, during a USO cookout. More than 200 Soldiers stopped by the USO for hot dogs, hamburgers and entertainment Saturday despite the occasional drizzle of rain. The Richmond Chapter of the American Payroll Association raised more than $2,000 to sponsor the event.

PHOTOS BY KIMBERLY K. FRITZ

Installation Retirement Ceremony

The 49th Quartermaster Group hosted the September Installation Retirement Ceremony at Cohen Hall on the Ordnance Campus Sept. 22. Col. Rodney D. Fogg, 49th QM Group commander, awarded five retirees with medals for their service in the Army.

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Hypertension is generally defined as a blood pressure reading above 140/90. Multiple blood pressure readings will usually be collected by your medical practitioner be-fore the diagnosis is confirmed. This may take the form of a “five-day blood pressure log,” or something similar, to record multiple readings. The data help to determine if an elevation is “isolated” and may not need to be treated, or if it is consistently elevated and does need treatment.

The top number, the systolic blood pressure, corre-sponds to the pressure in the arteries as the heart contracts and pumps blood forward. The bottom number, the dia-stolic pressure, represents the pressure in the arteries as the heart relaxes after the contraction. Hypertension oc-

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Selfless Service Pvt. Gabrielle Smelgus of Victor Company, 262nd Quartermaster Battalion, 23rd QM Brigade, donates blood Saturday as Spc. Icylin Morgan monitors. Romeo Co., 262nd QM Bn., 23rd QM Bde., sponsored the drive that collected more than 200 pints of blood. The Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center visits Fort Lee regularly to collect blood from the Army Logistics University, 23rd QM Bde., 49th QM Group and other large population units. The blood collect-ed benefits military members and their families.

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The Richmond-based 80th Training Command (U.S. Army Reserve) welcomed a new com-manding general and said good-bye to another during a change of command ceremony Saturday at the Post Field House.

More than 250 Soldiers, fam-ily members and friends watched as Lt. Gen. John Sterling, deputy commanding general and chief of staff of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, passed the unit guidon to incoming com-mander Maj. Gen. Bill Gerety, who succeeded Maj. Gen. John McLaren.

“This is an important event,” Sterling said during his remarks at the event. “The 80th Training Command and TRADOC have a close and interdependent re-lationship. It is an enormously productive relationship with huge value for the Army.”

Sterling went on to laud McLaren for his accomplish-ments.

“The Army owes special thanks to the commander of the organization that has accom-plished this huge and diverse mission – Maj. Gen. McLaren,” he said. “Fortunately, he has enormous experience in manag-ing large and complex organiza-tions.

“His leadership, his steady hand on the rudder of this new Reserve command has been ab-solutely masterful,” Sterling continued.

McLaren led more than 800 Soldiers, mostly from the then 80th Training Division, in com-bat operations in Iraq in sup-port of Operation Iraqi Freedom from 2005-2006. He then took command of the newly formed 80th Training Command in May

Richmond-based 80th Tng. Cmd. Introduces Maj. Gen. Bill GeretyReserve Unit Gets New Leader

(CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT) The 80th Training Command’s Maj. Gen. Bill Gerety passes the unit gui-don to Command Sgt. Maj. Luis Blanco. • Unit representatives stand at parade rest during the proceed-ings. • Gerety ad-dresses the crowd during a change of command Sept. 24.

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2008.Maj. Gen. Gerety comes to

the 80th Training Command from the 81st Regional Support Command where he served as the commanding general from September 2009 to August 2011. Sterling said his is more than qualified to continue the mis-sion.

“Fortunately, the Army Reserve has given us just the right commander to pick up the colors and lead the 80th to still greater accomplishments, to add

to its young but already accom-plished record,” he said. “Maj. Gen. Gerety brings to the posi-tion experience at the tactical, operational and strategic level, and his experience on the Army staff and in private life will sure-ly pay dividends in the manage-ment of such a large and diverse organization as the 80th Training Command.”

“It is my distinct honor to have been selected to serve with you,” said Gerety during his remarks. “I look forward to an, as of yet,

unwritten chapter of evolution in the history of this fine organiza-tion.”

Due to inclement weather, the ceremony was moved inside the field house and the pass in review was removed from the event. The commanders did take the time to review the troops from their positions at the head of the formation before the pass-ing of the unit colors.

Soldiers and Army Civilians from post headquarters and di-vision headquarters around the country attended the event.

The 80th Training Command (The Army School System) headquarters is located in Richmond. It trains Soldiers in 63 military occupational spe-cialties to support the Army’s

operational objectives. The third largest command organiza-tion in the U.S. Army Reserve, the 80th T.C. is comprised of more than 7,300 Army Reserve Soldiers assigned to 13 brigade units aligned under three major subordinate divisions.

Units are located nationwide from Pennsylvania to Puerto Rico and from the Carolinas and Georgia to California. It has an operational control training relationship with a unit in Hawaii and a support relationship with a unit in Germany. The 80th was es-tablished as the 80th Division and nicknamed the Blue Ridge Division. It was formed in August 1917 at Camp Lee (now Fort Lee).


The Ordnance School received its newest piece of heavy metal Tuesday in the form of a historic U.S. Army 12-foot railroad gun. The artillery piece, built in 1899, was used as a stationary coastal defense weapon until modified to be installed on a railcar in 1920. This allowed the gun to be moved to different defense lo-cations. Twelve of these guns were produced, but this is the only one left (serial number 9) in existence. After World War II, the guns were used to test different munitions un-til they were decommissioned in the mid 1960s. The gun can be viewed at the Ordnance Campus and is lo-cated by the flyover bridge.

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TheACAPTransitionAssistance Program was establishedto meet the needs of separating service members during theirperiod of transition into civilian life by offering job-search as-sistance and related services.

The law creating TAP established a partnership amongthe Departments of Defense, Veterans Affairs, Departmentof Transportation and the Department of Labor’s Veterans’Employment and Training Service, to give employment andtraining information to armed forces members within oneyear of separation or two years to retirement.

TAP helps service members, their spouses and dependants(18 or older, ID card holders) make the initial transition frommilitary service to the civilian workplace with less difficultyand at less overall cost to the government.An independent na-tional evaluation of the program estimated that service mem-bers who had participated in TAP, on average, found their firstpost-military job three weeks sooner than those who did notparticipate in TAP.

TAP consists of comprehensive 2.5-day workshops at theFort Lee ACAP Center, 1401 B Ave., building 3400, Room126, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and at selected military instal-lations nationwide. TAP is also given at overseas stations.

Professionally-trained workshop facilitators from the StateEmployment Services, military family support services,Department of Labor contractors, or VETS’ staff present theworkshops.

Workshop attendees learn about job searches, career de-cision-making, current occupational and labor market condi-tions,andresumeandcover letterpreparationandinterviewingtechniques. Participants also are provided with an evaluationof their employability relative to the job market and receiveinformation on the most current veterans’benefits. AVA rep-resentative is available on the Thursday after TAP. The federal

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EVENTS

Pancake BreakfastFort Lee Fire and Emergency Services will host a pan-

cake breakfast on Oct. 13 to benefit the Fort Lee Holiday Helper Program. It is set for 7-10 a.m. at Fire Station No. 2, A Avenue, across from the main exchange.

The minimum donation is $4 for adults and $2 for chil-dren. Large groups should call (804) 479-0136 to ensure availability.

NARFEA Meeting SetThe Petersburg Chapter 28 of the National Active and

Retired Federal Employees Association is scheduled to meet Oct. 11, 11 a.m., at the Fort Lee Equal Employment Opportunity Office conference room, 1403 Mahone Ave.

The chapter holds bimonthly meetings to stay informed of congressional issues and legislation that impact their benefits, entitlements, pay and taxes during their careers

and retirement.For details about membership and upcoming meetings,

call (434) 246-8055.

Run for FallenThe annual Run for the Fallen has been rescheduled

for Oct. 1, 10 a.m. – noon, at Williams Stadium. The run is sponsored by the Fort Lee Army Community Service Survivor Outreach Services program and is part of a na-tional, non-profit initiative in honor of the fallen military members from the global war on terror.

Pre-registration is encouraged at http://leemwr.com/Comm/ACS/com_acs_acs.htm.

Representatives from several organizations also will be present to share resources for military members, families and survivors who attend. Light refreshments will be provided.


Installation Baby ShowerFort Lee Army Community Service, in partnership with

Operation Homefront, will host its first Installation Baby Shower on Oct. 11, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., at Liberty Chapel.

Expectant mothers not registered with the program who would like to attend may call (804) 734-6878 by Sept. 30 to have their names added to the first-come, first-served waiting list.

Resilience TrainingMaster Resilience Training for military families is avail-

able through the Fort Lee Army Community Service. Space is limited. Reservations are required.

Module 1 will be taught Oct. 13 and Dec. 8, 9 a.m. - noon, at the Soldier Support Center, Room 106.

Module 2 will be taught Oct. 20 and Nov. 3, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., at ACS. Module 3 will be taught Nov. 10, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., at ACS.

For details and reservations, call (804) 765-7636.

Community Yard SaleThe Friends of the Army Women’s Museum Association

is hosting a community yard sale on Oct. 1, 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. The sale will be in the parking lot of the U.S. Army Women’s Museum.


CYSS EnrollmentChild, Youth and School Services is accepting enrollments

for full-time and part-time child care for children 13 months through 5 years old. A new hourly-care room has opened in the Multi-Program CDC in building 10622. Care is available from 7:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. Children must be registered.

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DV AwarenessA Domestic Violence Awareness Month program is

set for Oct. 12, 9-11 a.m., at the Regimental Club. The Community Action Alliance program, hosted by Army Community Service’s Family Advocacy Program, is to fea-ture Mildred Muhammad, the ex-wife of the Washington, D.C., sniper, as speaker. The program is open to the Fort Lee community.


Child Care ClassesThe Child, Youth and School Services Family Child

Care program is accepting applications from on-post resi-dents who would like to become providers. Classes will be Oct. 18-28.

For details, call (804) 765-3850 or visit www.leemwr.com.

USO SurveyThe USO is asking Soldiers and their families to take

an online survey designed to tell the organization how it’s doing. Taking the survey automatically enters participants in a drawing for a $500 gift card.

To take the survey, visit www.TellUSO.org by Oct. 5.

Fall TastingThe Fall Wine and Beer Tasting at the Cardinal Golf

Course is set for Nov. 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets are avail-able at the Pro Shop. Participants must be 21 or older, and identification is required for entry. The cost for beverages, light food and a complimentary glass is $20 per person with a $5 discount for course members and active duty personnel.


Brunch is BackSunday Brunch at FMWR’s Lee Club will be served

Oct. 26. There will be a variety of brunch entrees as well

as a traditional breakfast menu, omelet station and salad bar. The cost is $14.95 per person and $7.95 for children ages 3-10. Those age 2 and under are free. A $1 discount is offered for early reservations (cut-off is Thursday be-fore the event).


AA MeetingsAlcoholics Anonymous meetings are held Mondays and

Wednesdays, 7 p.m., in building 10000-C on C Avenue (the old Family Life Center).

For details, call the Army Substance Abuse Program at (804) 734-9601.

Marriage EnrichmentMilitary members and spouses are invited to at-

tend a Marriage Enrichment Seminar at Kenner Army Health Clinic, third floor. The seminar is based on Gary Chapman’s book, “The Five Love Languages.” Seminars are slated for Nov. 18 and three dates in 2012 – Jan. 20, March 16 and May 18. Each four-hour seminar begins at 8 a.m.

For details and enrollment, call the Army Community Service Family Advocacy Team at (804) 734-6381.

Bean Bag TourneysThe Hideaway is hosting a bean bag toss tournament

for two-person teams on Oct. 21. The cost is $10 per team. Prizes are awarded for the top two places.

Participants may pre-register at the Warrior Zone, building 3650, on C Avenue or at the Hideaway, 4-5:45 p.m., on tournament day. The tournaments start at 6 p.m.


Family Nights The FMWR Warrior Zone continues its free family

game nights. Family trivia games will be played Sept. 29,

Oct. 27 and Dec. 8. Classic family games like Monopoly and Battleship will be played Oct. 13 and Nov. 10.

Registration for each family game night is 5-5:30 p.m. Door prizes will be given away.


Traumatic Grief GroupThe dreaded, sudden loss of a friend in a combat zone

produces unimaginable suffering. Physical and psycho-logical health problems may be caused by unresolved grief.

The Department of Behavioral Health has organized a support group for active duty military who lost a friend in combat. The group meets Mondays, 10-11:30 a.m., in the third floor Group Room 1, Kenner Army Health Clinic.

To register, call Dr. Robert Brown at (804) 734-9143.

Women’s Trauma GroupA Women’s Trauma Group is available at Kenner Army

Health Clinic Fridays, 10-11:30 a.m.The open support group is for service members who

have faced difficult situations that are having a negative impact on their lives. Women experiencing stress, rela-tionship troubles, anger issues, nightmares, mood swings or anxiety due to incidents like sexual assault, domes-tic violence or combat trauma may be interested in the group.

For details, call (804) 734-9371 or 734-9720.

Self-Care ClassParents who would like to obtain over-the-counter

medications from the Kenner Pharmacy must attend the Self-Care Class that’s held the first Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. at Wilkerson Pediatric Clinic.

For details or to sign up, call (804) 734-9125. Parents may also register at the clinic.

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Basketball RecruitingActive duty men and women who play basketball are

needed to represent Fort Lee in the Washington Area Athletic conference. Try-outs are Mondays through Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m., at Clark Fitness Center.


Columbus Day TourneyThe 13th annual Columbus Day Preseason Slam

Basketball Tournament is set for Oct. 8-10. Registration and the $350 team fee are due by Oct. 5.

The tournament is open to active duty personnel, de-pendent spouses, Department of Defense Civilians and contractors working at Fort Lee.


Turkey ShootThe Fort Lee Provost Marshal Office will hold its

eighth annual Holiday Helper Turkey Shoot on Nov. 16, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Outdoor Recreation trap range. The cost is $2 for one shot and $5 for three shots.

In conjunction with the turkey shoot and to raise mon-ey for the Holiday Helper program, the Fort Lee Game Wardens Office is raffling off a sporting goods gift card. For details, call (804) 479-0865.

Personally owned .12- and .20-gauge shotguns are allowed; all ammunition is supplied by the Provost Marshal’s Office.

For turkey shoot details, call (804) 734-7402.

Fall Golf ClassicThe Software Engineering Center-Lee Tactical Logistics

Directorate will host its annual Fall Golf Classic on Oct. 14. The cost varies. Entries for four-person teams are due by Oct. 5.

For details and registration, contact Chuck Johnston at (804) 734-7142 or [email protected].

Horseback RidingThe FMWR Outdoor Recreation Center offers horse-

back riding sessions in Dinwiddie County. The cost is $20 per session. All begin at 1 p.m.

Sessions are slated for these dates, weather permitting: Oct. 1 and 15, Nov. 5 and 19, and Dec. 3 and 17.


Women’s Self-DefenseWomen’s Martial Arts Self-Defense is a one-hour group

exercise class that combines martial arts and self-defense techniques to improve physical fitness levels.

The class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., at MacLaughlin Fitness Center. The cost is $69 a month or $8 a class.


Red Cross YouthThe first Red Cross Youth Leadership Council meeting

for ages 13-17 is set for Oct. 1, 2-4:30 p.m., at the Fort Lee Red Cross office, building 9028.

The meeting will focus on leadership skills as well as planning for activities.

For details, call Christy Carneal at (804) 731-5682 or email [email protected].

Fall FestivalThe Youth Fall Festival is set for Oct. 29, 1-4 p.m.,

at the Post Field House, A Avenue at 16th Street. There will be traditional favorites such as pumpkin decorat-ing, a children’s costume contest (2 p.m.) and a Haunted House. The Chesterfield Children’s Theatre is to present “Vampire Rocks” at 1:15 and 2:30 p.m.

This is a free event for families. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

For details, call (804) 734-6106 or visit www.leemwr.com.

Piano ClassesGroup piano classes for youths, age 6-17, are offered

Tuesdays, 4:45-5:45 p.m., at the FMWR Program Facility, building 4301. The cost is $40 a month.


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Benefit Poker RunRidin’ for Miss Starla, a motorcycle poker run and clas-

sic car cruise in to benefit a child born with a brain in-jury, is slated for Oct. 8, at Wild Rose Café, 4628 Chester Square Road, Chester.

Registration before Oct. 3 is $20; on the event day, the cost is $25. There is a $5 fee for each additional rider. Proceeds will help pay medical bills.

Pre-registrations, with a check payable to Starla Dawn McCloud, may be mailed to Debra Davis, 16119 Gary Ave., Chester, Va. 23831. Oct. 9 is the rain date.

Car ShowThe Chesterfield Technical Center’s 14th annual car

show is set for Oct. 8, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., at Tractor Supply Co., 6801 Lake Harbour Drive off Hull Street Road, Chesterfield. Oct. 9 is the rain date. To register as an ex-hibitor, call (804) 768-6160, ext. 1033. The cost is $15 before Oct. 1 and $20 thereafter.

Tech Center culinary students will have baked goods and lunches for sale. Spectator admission to the show is free. Proceeds are to benefit the tech center’s Skills USA chapter.

Business WorkshopThe Crater Small Business Development Center and the

OUTSIDE THE GATEPetersburg Public Library are offering a series of work-shops, Starting a Small Business, 2-5 p.m. on Oct. 6, 12 and 20, at the library, 137 S. Sycamore St., Petersburg.

The cost is $50. Reservations are required by calling (804) 518-2003 or emailing [email protected].


Church Festival, ServiceNazareth Lutheran Church, 1711 Grant St., Hopewell

is holding its annual Fall Festival on Oct. 1, 9 a.m. - noon, and an outdoor worship service on Oct. 2 at 11 a.m.

Arts, crafts, baked goods and kids’ games will be featured on Oct. 1. Attendees are asked to donate a can of food.

Mahone SaluteThe Civil War general for whom a Fort Lee gate is

named will be honored Oct. 8, 3 p.m., by the Petersburg Department of Tourism and the 12th Virginia Infantry. Co. C. They will tell the story of the life of Gen. William Mahone, a railroad president, Confederate general and U.S. senator on Memorial Hill at Blandford Cemetery, 111 Rochelle Lane, Petersburg.

For details about the free event, call (804) 526-2327.

Skywatch ProgramsThe Petersburg National Battlefield and the Richmond

Astronomical Society have slated free Skywatch pro-grams. Two will be held at General Grant’s Headquarters, 1001 Pecan Ave., Hopewell, on Oct. 8 and Nov. 5.

Another will be Nov. 19 at the Five Forks Visitor Contact Station, 9840 Courthouse Road, Dinwiddie. RAS members will provide telescopes for the visitors to use.

Rangers recommend visitors take a flashlight, jack-et, a blanket or chairs and a telescope if they have one.

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