Traveller July 26, 2012

Serving the community of Fort Lee,Virginia, since 1941

Fort Lee

Vol. 72, No. 30 July 26, 2012

WHAT’SINSIDE

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Fort LeeResidentsAttendHousingCelebration

Know Your Neighbors:Colonial Heights

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Forty-NinerUnits InchCloser toInactivation

Commander’s Column ...................Page 2News Briefs.....................................Page 6Off Duty in the Community ..........Page 7Kenner Connection ......................Page 21Sgt. McGillicuddy’s Crossword.....Page 22Calendar of Events................Pages 26-29

TRADITIONBuilding Upon

ATruckload of ‘Can Do’ SpiritWas Present as theTrans Corps

Began its Annual Symposiumand Birthday Celebration

at Fort LeeThis Week

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Brig. Gen. Steve Farmen, Chief of Transportation, and Command Sgt. Maj. Allen Offord Jr., Regimental CSM, lead the way during a Wednesday morning run that was the opening event for this year’s Transportation Symposium that continues through Friday. See Page 23 for more photos.Photo by Patrick Buffett

Commanding General ...................Maj. Gen. Larry D. WycheGarrison 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

Whereas, the vitality of Fort Lee and our surrounding communities depends on how safe we keep our homes, neighborhoods, schools, workplaces, and communities;

Whereas, terrorist acts create fear and destroy our trust in civic institutions, threatening the communities’ health, prosperity and quality of life;

Whereas, people of all ages must be made aware of what they can do to prevent themselves and their Families, neighbors and coworkers from being harmed by terrorist;

Whereas, people of all ages must be made aware of the dangers of terrorist activities and how they can protect themselves from becoming victims of terrorism;

Whereas, the personal injury, financial loss and impact to communities for terrorists’ attacks are

intolerable and require investment from the whole community;

Whereas, preventing and defeating terrorism includes community protection and security, we must go beyond these to promote self-awareness and self-protection to make Army communities safer for all ages and to develop positive opportunities and a bright future for young people;

Whereas, adults must invest time and resources to understand and support effective antiterrorism prevention, deterrence, detection and defense; adults must also engage our youth to ensure the adopt a proactive mindset of personal protection;

Whereas, effective antiterrorism plans and programs succeed because of partnerships with law enforcement,

security, other government agencies, civic groups, schools, faith communities, business and individuals as they help to raise community awareness and responsibility and install pride and sustained vigilance;

Commander, do hereby proclaim August 2012 as Antiterrorism Awareness Month in the Fort Lee Community and urge all citizens, government agencies, public and private institutions, and businesses to invest in the power of prevention and work together to make Fort Lee and our surrounding communities a safer and stronger place to live.

– Col. Rodney D. EdgeU.S. Army Garrison, Fort Lee Commander

August is Antiterrorism Awareness Month

As the new commanding general of Combined Arms Support Command and the senior mission commander of Fort Lee, I, along with my wife Denise, am honored and very proud to join this great

truly a special community to us. We are

has been an integral part of our military career.

Since the change of command, I have witnessed firsthand the hard work and dedication put forth by the tireless efforts of our logistics warriors and supporters. These professionals are war fighter focused and prepared to give the

shirts off their backs and the boots off their feet to support the fight.

Also, I have been amazed at the

work day in and day out to create a safe environment where each member of the team – military, civilian and Family member can live, work and enjoy a quality of life commensurate with their service.

I have a firm belief that high standards with consistency are the marks of true professionals and are all trademarks of

and with each member of Team Lee

working together, we will be the model

CASCOM and Fort Lee have a proud

forward to working with each of you. If I can be of any assistance or you have some ideas or thoughts that you would like to share, please do not hesitate to reach out to me or a member of my staff.

– Maj. Gen. Larry D. WycheCommanding General, Combined Arms

Support Command and Fort Lee

New Commander ‘Excited’ About Team LeeMaj. Gen. Larry D. Wyche Impressed With Post’s Military Members, Civilians, Operations

Maj. Gen. Larry D. Wyche

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NEWS BRIEFS

CPAC SessionThe Fort Lee Civilian Personnel Advisory Center

will offer a one-hour session for supervisors and man-agers on the new AutoNOA appraisal upload tool onAug. 2, 11 a.m. - noon, in Room 115, Liberty Chapel.Future sessions will deal with a variety of civilian

personnel topics. Seating is limited and may be re-served by calling Jennifer Piper at (804) 765-4580.

Drug RecallMajor’s Infants’ Mapap Concentrated Drops (acet-

aminophen) with the NDC number 0904-5255-30 andlot number D12044 are being recalled because of anincorrect expiration date on the outer packaging. Thebottle, however, has the correct expiration date of04/2014 while the carton is labeled 05/2014.For details, call (1-800) 875-0123.

Resource FairThe Veterans Employment Resource Fair is slated

for Aug. 21, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., at the University of MaryWashington Stafford Campus, 125 University Blvd,Fredericksburg.It is sponsored by Rappahannock Goodwill

Industries, the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber ofCommerce, the Virginia Wounded Warrior Programand Rep. Rob Wittman.For details, visit www.FredGoodwill.org/veterans.

Chaplains’ AnniversaryThe Fort Lee community is invited to a luncheon

and cake-cutting to celebrate the 237th anniversary ofthe Chaplains’Corps. The luncheon will begin at 11:30a.m. July 27 at Liberty Chapel.For details, call (804) 734-6494.

EFMP Open HouseThe Exceptional Family Member Program will hold

an open house Sept. 13, 8 a.m. - noon, at Kenner ArmyHealth Clinic, Room B202. This is an opportunity formilitary Families to learn about the advocacy, benefitsand community services offered by EFMP.For details, call (804) 734-9130 or 734-6393.

Volunteers NeededThe Fort Lee Civilian Welfare Fund Council is

looking for civilian volunteers to help rebuild the non-appropriated fund activity. The CWFC uses a percent-age of the money collected from installation vendingmachines to help finance activities for federal civilianemployees at Fort Lee.The council provides for recreation and morale-build-

ing activities and services and administers the CivilianWelfare Fund. Its members also plan events and trips.Organizations with civilian employees should

have a primary and an alternate council member.Representatives are elected by popular vote in their or-ganizations. Elections are held biannually.Anyone interested in serving on the council is asked

to send an email to [email protected], and a cur-rent member will respond.

Kenner ‘No Shows’Kenner Army Health Clinic is asking patients to

help reduce its “no show” rate. Patients who fail toshow up or call to cancel appointments negatively af-fect the productivity of the health care provider teams,waste time and money and take an appointment awayfrom someone who may need it, said KAHC officials.A scheduled appointment can be canceled by call-

ing 1-866-533-5242 at any time. Clients are asked tocancel appointments at least 24 hours in advance or assoon as they know they will not be able to keep an ap-pointment.When appointments are canceled, Kenner is able to

move another Soldier, Family member or retiree intothe time slots.Clients are asked to “like” KAHC on Facebook and

post their solutions for eliminating “no shows” to helpthe facility find proactive ways to solve this challenge.

Reunion SlatedRegistration is under way for the Fort Lee Petroleum

and Water Department’s biennial Liquid LogisticiansReunion, formerly the Old Timers Reunion. It will beSept. 7-8 and is open to all petroleum and water ca-reer management field personnel – active duty, retired,Department of Defense Civilians, contractors and theirFamilies.For details, call (804) 734-2810 or visit www.quar-

termaster.army.mil/pwd.

Job FairsThe Fort Lee Army Career and Alumni Program is

hosting a job fair Aug. 1, noon - 2 p.m., at the SoldierSupport Center, building 3400, Room 126. Targetedcandidates are military officers and senior noncommis-sioned officers with bachelor’s degrees.Amazon has job opportunities for operations

managers. For details, visit www.amazon.com/militaryor contact Erika Cramer at (931) 220-0108, [email protected] career expo is slated for Aug. 30, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.,

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The Historic Hopewell Foundation Inc. offers oppor-tunities for adults and children to experience history up close and personal each summer.

Two sessions of Emma and George Days at Weston Plantation are slated for youth 8 to 12 years old. From 9 a.m. - noon on Aug. 15-16 or Aug. 21-22, participants will experience life as George and Emma Wood knew it as children living at Weston during the closing days of the Civil War.

Modern children will participate in activities, explora-tion, crafts and games designed to help them gain an ap-preciation for history and life. Snacks are provided by the foundation.

The cost is $25 per child. For details and registration, call (804) 458-4682.

Since May, adult audiences have been enjoying the an-nual Lunch and Lecture series held at the headquarters of the Appomattox Regional Library System, 209 E. Cawson St., Hopewell. The free series continues each Wednesday at noon through Sept. 5.

Participants are invited to take a bag lunch with them. The foundation volunteers provide beverages and dessert in addition to an interesting speaker.

Connie Lappello will speak on Aug. 1 about her second book, “When the Moon Has No More Silver.” Lappello is the direct descendant of one of the few women who survived the starving year in Jamestown. Her books are based on extensive genealogical research.

Ken Ballos is the Aug. 8 speaker. His topic is “Ghost Raps,” and the talk will focus on his work documenting paranormal activity with a variety of electronic equipment.

Mark Twain makes an appearance Aug. 15, thanks to impersonator Gary Robertson.

Anna Schoenenberger will speak on the War of 1812 on Aug. 22.

Jeanie Langford, a member of the library staff, will speak Aug. 29 on “From Peddler to Preacher – Solomon Michaux.” Langford has done extensive research in Hopewell history.

Bert Duckwall will close the lecture series Sept. 5 with his talk on “Stephen Decatur, First American Hero.”


by Amy PerryProduction/News Assistant Editor

More than 90 potential active-duty suicides havebeen reported so far in 2012 in the Army, with at least48 being confirmed as suicide and the others remain-ing under investigation, according to the Departmentof Defense.In an organization where “one suicide is too many,”

leaders and fellow military members should ensure theyknow what steps to take if they suspect a co-workerof being suicidal, said Chaplain (Maj.) Andrew Ropp,Fort Lee’s family life chaplain.“Approach the person directly and say ‘I’m your

friend and I’m concerned about you. Are you think-ing of hurting yourself? Are you thinking about kill-ing yourself?,’” he said. “Ask the person very directlywhat he or she is thinking. Someone who is suicidalwill very often respond honestly. Not in all cases, but inmost cases he or she will be honest. By approaching itdirectly, it allows you to identify that there is a problemand from there you can say, ‘Let’s find someone whocan help.’“If someone has a friend who may be suicidal, go to

that friend. Don’t hesitate to ask,” Ropp continued. “Ifthey say no, keep an eye on them. Maybe ask them againthe next day. Don’t give up. Let them know you think theyare struggling. Get them to talk to somebody.”For those unsure of how to approach someone, the chap-

lains can offer training. Multiple times throughout the year,Behavioral Health at Kenner Army Health Clinic, alongwith the chaplains, offers Applied Suicide InterventionSkills Training that teaches others how to identify and in-tervene with someone who is suicidal, said Ropp.“People are often very uncomfortable approaching

someone who may be suicidal,” he said. “People areuncertain on how to deal with it. Going to the ASISTtraining – or something similar – gives them a certainamount of confidence that ‘I know more than I knew

before and I have a template for approaching someoneand interacting with them.’“The ASIST course does a lot of role-playing. You

get to practice those templates,” he continued. “You getto use the templates several times in the two days. Theclass gives them an increased level of confidence inthemselves and a better awareness of what they can doto help someone, which makes them more effective.”An ASIST session just concluded Wednesday, and

the next one is set for later this year. For details, contactU.S. Public Health Service Capt. Kerima A. Gibbons [email protected] or call (804) 734-9056.For those interested in training before the next ses-

sion, the chaplains are available to brief units on preven-tion and resources, said Ropp. They are also availablefor one-on-one counseling; whether it’s unit-directedor the individual reaches out to them on their own.”“Most of our referrals come from leaders in a Soldier’s

chain of command who notice something, and we defi-nitely support them,” said Ropp. “But anyone can visitus confidentially if they need to talk to someone.”There are also several resources online for military

members to access if they need assistance or if they wantprevention training.

Military members and their Families in need of crisisassistance can contact the National Suicide PreventionLifeline. Trained consultants are available 24 hours aday, seven days a week, 365 days a year and can be con-tacted by dialing 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or by visitingtheir website at www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

Army leaders can access current health promotionguidance in newly revised Army Regulation 600-63(Health Promotion) at www.army.mil/usapa/epubs/pdf/r600_63.pdf and Army Pamphlet 600-24 (HealthPromotion, Risk Reduction and Suicide Prevention) atwww.army.mil/usapa/epubs/pdf/p600_24.pdf .TheArmy’s comprehensive list of Suicide Prevention

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Assuming ResponsibilityCommand Sgt. Maj. Anthony J. Bargaineer, the new 71st Transportation Battalion command sergeant major, takes the unit guidon from Lt. Col. Kevin M. Holton, the 71st Trans Bn. com-mander, during an Assumption of Responsibility Ceremony July 19 at Army Logistics University.

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Soldiers of the 54th Quartermaster Company, 530th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 49th QM Group, participate in a last roll call in memory of Pfc. David E. Vines Friday at Memorial Chapel. Vines died July 16 at his barracks residence. His death is under inves-tigation.


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Fort Lee Family member Rodney HudsonJr., the son of Staff Sgt. Rodney Hudsonand 1st Lt. Renea Jones-Hudson, par-ticipates in a July 19 Charlie Company,262nd Quartermaster Battalion, 23rd QMBrigade, Family Readiness Group gather-ing at the Fort Lee Bowling Center. Themeeting openedwith presentations aboutsuicide prevention and coping skills. Also,there were presentations on motorcycleand POV safety. After that, the Soldiersand Families enjoyed the games and fes-tivities of the night. The FRG meetingsare conducted quarterly. For additionalinformation, call (804) 734-3014.

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Pfc. Marcus McKyer is hungry.But it is not for that which nourishes the

body. It is for the acquisition of knowledge and the camaraderie and team-building ben-efits that come with a challenging company training exercise.

McKyer, who has been out of advanced in-dividual training for three months, got a good dose of all he hoped for when his unit, the 108th Quartermaster Company, set up a Fuel System Supply Point at McLaney Drop Zone July 18.

“It’s been very good,” said the 25-year-old Soldier, taking a break from his duties in near-100 degree heat. “It gets us out here, brings us together and shows us that we can do some-thing when we put our heads to it.”

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part of the 108th’s core mission as a line fuel-ing unit. Capt. Milena Williams, the company commander, said the FSSP setup served to further build upon skills Soldiers like McKyer learned in AIT.

“The overall purpose was to teach, train and mentor Soldiers on the 120K FSSP,” she said after the exercise. “We have 242 Soldiers who have gone to AIT on Fort Lee, and we want to teach them how to employ the equip-ment they were trained on in AIT and to have them experience a FORSCOM unit field training exercise.”

Staff Sgt. Maurice Dockery, the unit’s 2nd Platoon sergeant, said the FSSP is a tactical asset that can be described as a bulk storage facility with an array of setup options and fu-eling capabilities.

“With the FSSP, we can refuel aircraft and we can refuel a tank or heavy tactical truck or

any other ground vehicle,” he said. The three-day exercise featured the instal-

lation of 18 20,000-gallon-capacity fuel bags with receiving and issuing lines. The unit used day one to transport the system’s various components to the site location. Day two was spent setting up the systems, and day three allowed Soldiers the opportunity to make decisions based on various customer require-ments, said Dockery.

“Soldiers used a schematic of what the sys-tems looks like and they would run through different scenarios to figure out which bag would be used to issue or receive fuel,” he said.

Although none of the racquetball court-sized bags were filled with any fuel or water (sometimes used for training purposes), the FSSP took roughly a half day to complete.

SEE TRAIN-UP, PAGE 20

PHOTOS BY T. ANTHONY BELL

FUELER TRAIN-UP108th Quartermaster Company Petrolueum Supply Specialists, Others Practice Setting Up Tactical Bulk Storage Facility at McLaney Drop Zone

(TOP) Pfc. Jacob Spencer and Sgt. Nathaniel Herring connect hoses to fuel bags during Fuel System Supply Point training July 17 at McLaney Drop Zone. (ABOVE) Pfc. Issac Martinez carries valves used in the the setup.

(BELOW) Spc. Amanda McMillan and Cpl. Kelvin Murrell assemble one of the many fuel hoses that comprise the fuel distribution system.


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ing. I like to hike and do crafts.”(Reisch has crocheted a purse using plastic bags.) Who is most important you? “My family.”What is your favorite quote? “Whatever you do, do it to the glory of God.” (Based on 1st Corinthians 10:31) “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”Favorite book or movie: “Anything by Jane Austen.”Where is your favorite place to vacation? “The beach!”Do you volunteer? “I am a member of the Jessica Ann Moore Scholarship Board.”Are you a native of Virginia or an transplant? “I was born in Italy when my father was in the Navy, but I’ve lived in Virginia most of my life. So I consider myself a native.”What is your favorite work activity? “Outreach and education.” (Reisch sported an outfit made from plastic bags during the intense heat at the Fourth at the Fort event and again at the Life at Lee event while handing out reusable shopping bags. She said it’s one of her favorite activities.) What do you want people to know about you? “If anyone needs anything, I am happy to help.”


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Featuring selections from some of the world’s best-known composers, the Aug. 3 City Point concert in Hopewell will be a “memorable and monumental” evening, promised Chief Warrant Officer 5 Charles H. Vollherbst, commander of the 392nd Army Band.

The free outdoor concert begins at 7 p.m. on the grounds of General Grant’s Headquarters at 1001 Pecan Ave. The per-formance is open to the general public.

“We’re really excited about this first-time partnership event with the Petersburg Symphony Orchestra,” Vollherbst said. “Our guests will hear two top-notch mu-sical organizations playing some beautiful and inspiring pieces. You have the finesse and artistry of the Petersburg Symphony (under the baton of Ulysses Kirksey), paired with the pride and professionalism of the 392nd Army Band, and the backdrop is historic City Point … it doesn’t get much better than that.”

Offering a glimpse of the evening’s music lineup, Vollherbst said the band’s team leader and primary trom-bonist, Sgt. 1st Class Gary Kunde, will conduct the open-ing number – the “Olympic Fanfare and Theme,” by John Williams.

“It was originally composed for the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles and featured the U.S. Army Herald Trumpets when it debuted at the opening ceremo-nies,” the commander noted. “With the start of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London (on Friday, July 27), we felt it was a totally appropriate piece to set the mood for the evening.”

The works of other famous composers like Morton Gould, Leonard Bernstein, John Philip Sousa, Andrew Lloyd Weber, Gustav Holst and Russia’s Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky will follow. The repertoire will include powerful and popular Broadway pieces from “West Side Story” and “Phantom of the Opera,” in addition to pa-triotic numbers like “American Salute” (which features the melody of “When Johnny Comes Marching Home”), the “Washington Post March” and a salute to America’s armed forces.

“We’ll close with Tchaikovsky’s ‘Overture 1812,’ and yes, it will feature the one thing that delights most audi-ences … cannon fire,” Vollherbst said.

Sharing a bit of his “Overture” knowledge, the com-mander said many mistakenly associate the piece with the American-British War of 1812 rather than the French-Russian conflict of the same name. The popularity of the piece can be credited to Arthur Fiedler, the well-known

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The Aug. 3 concert by the 392nd Army Band and the Petersburg Symphony Orchestra will be held outside the Appomattox Manor house where Gen. Ulysses S. Grant was headquartered for the Siege of Petersburg during the Civil War.

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conductor of the Boston Pops Orchestra.“The key to making a performance of 1812 work is

to think of the cannons as ‘instruments’ instead of ‘artil-lery,’” he added. “We use a second conductor with a score that is specially marked to ensure the cannons fire at the appropriate moment. This involves precise coordination between the band, the battery commander and the cannon crew (Soldiers from the 832nd Ordnance Battalion will be featured during the Aug. 3 concert).

“As long as these people and the orchestra have their respective parts down, the piece will come together eas-ily,” Vollherbst said.

Touching on the significance of his band’s first-time performance with the Petersburg Symphony, the com-mander said it’s always a great privilege to “work along-side other professional musicians,” and they’re already experiencing an atmosphere of inspiration and mutual ad-miration as the two groups bring the show together.

“It’s an opportunity also to explore new territory,” he said. “The primary difference between a band and an orchestra is the strings (violins, violas, cellos and string basses), which function as the primary melody makers for an orchestra. The members of the 392nd will make up the majority of the brass, woodwind and percussion sections of the orchestra for this concert. The symphony will add color, volume and flash to the performance.

“Performing together will require a bit of stylistic ‘re-tooling’ on our part,” he also said, “but that makes it a great learning experience. In the end, it’s all about the mu-sic. We’ll walk away knowing we gave another audience a great show, and that’s our bread and butter.”

Concert-goers are reminded to take lawn chairs and/or blankets for seating at the performance. Arrive early to al-low time for parking. Those who would like to take a pic-nic basket for dinner are welcome to do so. The inclement weather date for the concert is Aug. 4.

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Of all the commodities found in Colonial Heights, mil-itary pride is perhaps the most abundant, according

to City Manager Thomas L. Mattis.“We’re sure proud of what (the military does) for us as

a country,” he said. “We’re proud of our Soldiers here, and we’re glad they are our neighbors. A high percentage of city residents first came to the area because of Fort Lee.”

Many people who settled in Colonial Heights moved to the region because they or their parents were stationed at Fort Lee, worked here in civilian jobs or retired from active duty to a home in the city.

“We’re very proud of our relationship with Fort Lee as well, and we recognize its importance to our community,” Mattis said.

The most prosperous of the cities near Fort Lee, Colonial Heights is the central retail shopping area for much of the immediate region. The city was chosen as the site for con-struction of an 800,000-square-foot mall in the late 1980s. Completed in 1989, the Southpark complex spawned addi-tional new shopping centers nearby. Medical and other pro-fessional offices have since gravitated to that area of the city once described as a “bedroom community.”

Extension of Temple Avenue across the Appomattox River and through Prince George County to Route 36 (op-posite Fort Lee’s Sisisky Gate) in the mid-1980s had made

the city more easily accessible by post personnel. Before that, entry into Colonial Heights was via Petersburg or Chesterfield County.

In 2010, the city generated the second highest per capital sales tax revenue in Virginia. Its 17,500 residents receive a lot of help from Fort Lee personnel and other area patrons or visitors in generating some $12 million in retail sales, res-taurant and hotel tax revenue for the municipality each year.

The city’s revenue is “clearly driven in a large way by the folks at Fort Lee who visit our town, and we’re very appre-ciative of that,” said Mattis.

While shopping opportunities may be the first thing about Colonial Heights to catch the attention of new area resi-dents, Mattis considers the city’s Department of Parks and Recreation programs and facilities its “best kept secret.”

“Our programs and recreation areas are stellar. They are bigger and better than what you typically find in a town our size,” he said. Making note of the access to the Appomattox River and Swift Creek, Mattis said he often sees Soldiers fishing or using the city’s parks. Fort Lee’s Outdoor Recreation Office has a kayaking excursion on the river ev-ery other week during the summer.

Colonial Heights citizens and leaders see a lot more than dollar signs when they look at Fort Lee, the city manager said. “There’s a long history of positive relations. … We don’t see any of the stereotypical behavior (some areas expect from military personnel). All of the Soldiers who come to town are well behaved and respectful. … There

are no adverse effects, no rowdiness.”

The favorable interac-tions between Fort Lee and Colonial Heights have been “a real pleasant sur-prise,” said Mattis, who has never before worked near a military installation. “The command staff seems to understand and respect its relationship with the ci-vilian communities. They reach out and keep us in-formed,” he said. The com-mand staff also has paved the way for the city’s good relations with troops, Mattis believes.

Looking toward the fu-ture, the city manager sees a need for a balance between Fort Lee providing all the ser-vices and amenities needed by its residents and the military members and their Families taking advantage of what is available in the civilian arena. “It’s important for Fort Lee to remember that we welcome Soldiers and their leaders in our community, and we need those commercial dollars (they help generate).”

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He is hopeful, for exam-ple, that military members will need and use the mo-tel rooms and other ameni-ties built in the area in re-sponse to the post growth brought by the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Act.

Take a closer look at the history of Colonial Heights, and you’ll learn that it has seen its share of military action through the centu-ries. A sub-tribe of Native Americans within Chief Powhatan’s confedera-tion had a town within the current city limits and its residents participated in the 1622 and 1644 attacks on

English settlers in the region.The American Revolutionary War brought Colonial

Heights its name, thanks to the French General Marquis de Lafayette. His troops, known as the Coloniels, deployed ar-tillery along the high river bluffs overlooking Petersburg, which was occupied by the British, in 1781. The area from which the French shelled the British became known as

Colonial Heights. The name was given to a subdivision in 1906. The growing residential area was incorporated as a town in Chesterfield County in 1926 and became an inde-pendent city in 1948.

Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee made his headquar-ters at Violet Bank – now a museum – from June through September of 1864 during the Siege of Petersburg. The house, originally built in 1778, was destroyed by fire, re-built and later modified. Today, it is considered an excellent example of Federal design and American interior decorative arts. It is on the National Register of Historic Places and is a Virginia Historic Landmark.

Violet Bank Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Sunday, 1-6 p.m. Admission is free but donations are accepted. It houses a wide array of Civil War artifacts as well as furniture, glass, ceramics, textiles and books.

Another historic site, Fort Clifton, which was a Confederate stronghold, is the site of a spring arts and crafts festival that also features Civil War relic exhibits and re-enactors. The Fort Clifton Festival has been held each Mother’s Day weekend since 1976.

The city also boasts what may be the oldest brick house in Virginia and is certainly the oldest in the region. Built in 1685 by English settler Richard Kennon and known today as Old Brick House, the structure is between Swift Creek and the river. It is open for tours by appointment and can be rented for special occasions.

While Colonial Heights does not have much room for new construction, the city is focused on what Mattis calls “gentle redevelopment.” Construction of a new $16 mil-lion courthouse has begun. Private and public investment in this and other improvements in the city’s original commer-cial area will total more than $36 million in the Boulevard Modernization Project.

“All of the commercial centers in Colonial Heights have essentially been designed with the military in mind,” said Mattis. “We’ve made sure we’ve maintained the small town appearance and all that comes with it – a safe environment, an attractive community. … Our goal is to find the right balance between being a small town and supporting all our friends.”

“We’ll always be looking for ways to solidify and improve our relationship with the fort and individual Soldiers,” Mattis said. “BRAC brought many good chanc-es” to the Tri-City Area, and Colonial Heights is apprecia-tive of that.

Editor’s Note: This is the second article in a six-part se-ries that will focus on the communities surrounding Fort Lee. The goal of the overall presentation is to increase awareness of the localities among service members and their Families and promote the strong partnership that exists between Fort Lee and its closest neighbors. Readers are encouraged to share their thoughts about the series or the highlighted com-munities through our Facebook site at www.facebook.com/ftleetraveller.

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(CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT) Fort Lee Family Housing resident Alexa Daley waits while Cherry Henley puts the finishing touches on her painted face during the annual Life at Lee event July 21 at the Welcome Center on Sisisky Boulevard. Each year, the Villages hosts a community day with free food, fun and prizes to show appreciation to resi-

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The Department of Defense has an-nounced that eligible students with diplo-mas from home schools, virtual/distance learning and adult/alternative schools, who score 50 or above on the Armed Forces Qualification Test, will now receive Tier 1 enlistment priority.

The policy change implements the 2012 NDAA requirement. Previously, many of these graduates received Tier 2 enlistment priority.

The purpose of the DoD education cre-dential policy is to predict adaptation to the military and successful completion of mili-tary service. The education credential tiers were initially developed over 30 years ago, based on first-term attrition rates associated with various education credential types.

Numerous studies have shown educa-tion credential source or type as a predic-tor of first-term attrition. Aptitude, as mea-sured by the AFQT, also predicts attrition behavior. Those with diplomas from home

schools, virtual/distance learning and adult/alternative schools who score above 50 on the AFQT have similar attrition to traditional high school graduates.

“It’s important for everyone interested in joining the military to understand that the current competitive recruiting environ-ment, high retention and force reductions have impacted the number of positions available to interested applicants,” said Lernes Hebert, acting director of Accession Policy. “High demand has also affected the waiting time to enter the military. On aver-age, a typical recruit is now entering the military eight or nine months after his or her initial visit with a recruiter.”

All applicants for military service, re-gardless of credential type, must also meet a variety of other enlistment standards –including aptitude, medical and conduct standards.

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A shortage of NCOs exacerbated the setup process, said Williams, but the unit used the opportunity to shore up the skills of less experienced Soldiers.

“We had the privates from AIT come up with the design,” said Williams, “and they were teaching others how the system should be as-sembled.”

McKyer said the training he re-ceived in AIT is fairly basic compared to the unit training he received during the exercise.

“We set up an FSSP, but it wasn’t this big,” he said. “This is more com-plicated and more labor intensive.”

Dockery said FSSP training is scheduled about four times a year to keep up with the large number of new Soldiers report-ing to the unit. He added the ex-

ercises seem to bolster Soldiers’ sense of purpose.

“It’s great to work with a bunch of Soldiers who want to learn,” he said in reference to Soldiers’ attitudes toward field training. “It’s easier for me to be able to manage a group of Soldiers who want to be trained and who feed off the training.”

Williams agreed that Soldiers de-sire training that is challenging and meaningful.

“They loved the field …,” she said. “They built morale, esprit de corps and team-building skills because they experienced working closely together

in the 100-degree weather to accom-plish the overall goals…”

Williams added the exercise was in-valuable in improving the unit’s mis-sion effectiveness.

“Our Soldiers and leaders all re-ceived valuable time in the field with their Soldiers, and that enabled them to see how they would perform under the stress of a strenuous mission and heat of summer,” she said. “Everyone learned what you would need to do to get a unit out to the field with equip-ment while sustaining their Soldiers and themselves.

“Finally, as I have heard from many of our Soldiers, they learned that shared adversity and triumph over a hard mission makes the unit come together and creates a strong unit through cohesion.”

TRAIN-UP— FROM PAGE 12

by Ayanna Robinson, Program EvaluatorU.S. Army Public Health Command

There’s a silent killer lurking, and in 2007, it claimed the lives of 336,000 Americans as either a primary or contributing cause of death.

Although you can’t see the culprit, it’s present in about one in three adults in the United States. High blood pressure, or hy-pertension, is a serious condition often referred to as the “silent killer” because it frequently has no warning signs or symp-toms. It also increases the risk for heart disease and stroke, which are leading causes of death in the U.S., so it’s important to get your blood pressure checked regularly.

What exactly is blood pressure? Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps blood. It is measured as systolic (blood pressure when the heart beats while pumping blood) and diastolic (blood pressure when the heart is at rest between beats). Blood pres-sure is always reported as systolic over diastolic pressures, for instance, 120/80. A person is said to have high blood pressure when the systolic pressure is 140 or higher and the diastolic pressure is 90 or higher.

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-sure. Spending at least 30 minutes on most days of the week engaged in moderate levels of physical activity, like water aerobics or brisk walking, is recommended for adults.

total fats, saturated fats and cholesterol is a good way to keep blood pressure down. Also, eat lots of fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products. Certain foods like whole grain oats, celery, salmon, black beans and low-fat yogurt contain nutri-ents that lower blood pressure. It is also important to reduce sodium intake. You can do this by limiting the amount of salt you add to your food.

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Fueling the TC Fire

(BELOW) From right, Sgt. Daniel Freeman, holding the guidon for the Army Logistics Course, and Staff Sgt. Christopher Fournier, hold-ing the guidon for the Senior Leader Course, await the start of the Transportation Corps run Wednesday morning at Williams Stadium. The run was the opening event for this year’s Transportation Symposium, which continues through Friday. More than 1,000 troops participated in the high-spirited event, including a large group representing the 7th Sustainment Brigade at Fort Eustis. (LEFT) Col. Andrew Peters, assistant commandant of the Transportation School, and his guidon bearer, Sgt. Jarvez Wilkes, lead the way out of Williams Stadium at the start of the run. (BELOW LEFT) Transportation students from the Army Logistics University show their enthusiasm as they pass in front of the command group that cheered runners on as they approached the end of the 2-mile run.

PHOTOS BY PATRICK BUFFETT

(ABOVE) Command Sgt. Maj. Allen B. Offord Jr., regimental CSM for the Transportation Corps, encourages passing troops to “make some noise” as they near the end of a 2-mile run Wednesday that kicked off the 2012 TC Symposium. (LEFT) Sgt. 1st Class James Pollard from the 508th Transportation Company, 262nd Quartermaster Battalion, applies a “high five” to the Transportation Corps banner that was stretched over B Avenue for the TC run.


RICHMOND – Whatever takes you outside – a bike ride with friends, a jog in the park or just a stroll around the block – it’s important to stay safe when the tempera-ture rises. Follow these tips from the American Heart Association this summer to keep yourself and whole fam-ily happy and healthy.Tips for heart patients

If you’re a heart patient, older than 50 or overweight, you might need to take special precautions in the heat, according to Dr. Christine Browning, American Heart Association spokesperson and cardiologist at Bon Secours Heart Institute in Richmond.

before starting an exercise routine. Certain heart medi-cations like beta blockers, ace receptor blockers, ace in-hibitors, calcium channel blockers and diuretics (which deplete the body of sodium) can exaggerate the body’s response to heat, Browning said.

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you’re thirsty. If you’re going to be outside, it’s important to drink water even if you don’t think you need it.Tips for everyone

Think you’re ready to brave the heat? Watch the clock and buddy up. It’s best to avoid the outdoors in the early afternoon (about noon to 3 p.m.) because the sun is usu-ally at its strongest, putting you at higher risk for heat-related illnesses.

If you can, exercise with a friend, because it’s safer and more fun. Here are some other tips:

most in your shoes, so choose well-ventilated footwear and look for socks that repel perspiration. Foot powders and antiperspirants can also help with sweat.

clothing in breathable fabrics such as cotton or a newer fabric that repels sweat. Add a hat and/or sunglasses.

-sistant sunscreen with at least SPF 15, and reapply it every two hours. Stay hydrated by drinking a few cups of water before, during and after your exercise. Avoid caffeinated or alcoholic beverages.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTSThe deadline for the Traveller Calendar is Thursday

at noon for publication in the following week’s edition. All submissions are edited for space and grammar. Email submissions to [email protected]. For de-tails, call (804) 734-7147.

EVENTS

555th PIAThe Jessie J. Mayes Tri-Cities Chapter of the 555th

Parachute Infantry Association Inc. will meet Aug. 1, 6 p.m., at the Regimental Club, building P-2609, on C Avenue.

Prior airborne experience is not a prerequisite for mem-bership or attending.

For details, call (804) 614-7886.

ToastmastersThe Tri-Cities Eloquent Club Toastmaster meetings

are held the second Thursday of each month, 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., at the Defense Commissary Agency, first floor conference room.

For details, email [email protected].

OCS BoardThe Fort Lee Officer Candidate School Board will con-

vene on Sept. 18 in the Soldier Support Center, 1401 B Ave. Applications are due by 4 p.m. Sept. 7 at the Strength Management Division.

For details, call Angela Bragg at (804) 734-6402.

Regimental Club LunchThe new Regimental Club lunch program will open

Aug. 1 with hot entrees, made-to-order sandwiches, a built-to-order salad bar and more. Lunch – take out or dine in – will be served Monday - Friday, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.


Vacation Bible SchoolVacation Bible School at Memorial Chapel will be held

Aug. 6-10, 5:50-8:30 p.m., for preschool (age 4) through 6th grade children. There will be a cook-out on Aug. 11, 10 a.m. - noon.

Registration is being held at Memorial Chapel, building 10600 at the corner of Sisisky Avenue and Battle Drive.

For details, contact Jolynda Strandberg at (804) 734-6483 or [email protected].

Right Arm NightMaj. Gen. Larry D. Wyche, commanding general of the

Combined Arms Support Command, will host Family and MWR’s Right Arm Night, 5 p.m., July 27 at the Overtime

Sports Bar in the Lee Club basement. Family and MWR offers a time for bosses to relax and

build camaraderie off duty with their “right arm” through-out the year. It is open to all ranks and all services, mili-tary or civilian.


Live at FiveFort Lee’s Live at Five outdoor concert series continues

each Friday at 5 p.m. at the HideAway’s party area next to the Outdoor Recreation facility. Food and beverages are available for purchase. Local deejays provide music until 6 p.m. when the evening’s featured band takes the stage. A small playground is available for children.

Concert-goers are encouraged to take lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Prohibited are pets, coolers, back-packs, fireworks and outside food and beverages.

For details, call (804) 765-1523 or visit www.leemwr.com.

Free Game TicketsThe Petersburg Generals baseball team is offering

100 free tickets to active duty service members and their Families (with valid military identification cards) for the game on July 29 at 4:05 p.m.

Service members are asked to arrive at least 30 minutes before game time. Those attending with a company or pla-toon should be in uniform.

The Generals, a team of college students from across the nation, play at the Petersburg Sports Complex, 100 Ballpark Road.

For details, call Petersburg Parks and Leisure Services at (804) 733-2394.

Bean Bag Toss TourneysBean Bag Toss Tournaments are set for the HideAway

(on 5th Street, just off C Avenue) on Aug. 3, Sept. 7 and Oct. 5. Each tournament will be double elimination. Prizes will be awarded to the winners. Each team must consist of two people.

Participants may register at the HideAway, 5-6 p.m., on the day of the tournament. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Competition will start at 6 p.m. The cost is $10 per team.


Parents ClassA self-care class for parents who would like to ob-

tain over-the-counter children’s medications from Kenner Army Health Clinic Pharmacy is offered on the first Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. in the Preventive Medicine classroom on Kenner’s second floor. The next class is set for Aug. 2.

For details or registration, call (804) 734-9125. Parents may also register at the Wilkerson Pediatric Clinic.

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Family Team BuildingArmy Community Service offers ongoing classes in its

Army Family Team Building curriculum. All classes are held 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at ACS, building 9023. Childcare is available.

The next sessions are Management Skills, Level 2, on Aug. 7-8; and Leadership Skills, Level 3, on Aug. 14-15.

For details or a full schedule, call (804) 734-6388.

Financial ReadinessSeventeen courses aimed at improving one’s financial

readiness are offered by the Fort Lee Army Community Service. Classes are usually held at ACS, building 9023 and meet 1-3 p.m.


Relocation ReadinessArmy Community Service offers four Relocation

Readiness classes at Fort Lee.The next Overseas Briefings are set for Aug. 3 and

Sept. 7, 9 a.m. - noon, at the Soldier Support Center..The other classes are 10 a.m. to noon at the ACS build-

ing. Hearts Apart will meet Aug. 3 and Sept. 7.Immigration and Citizenship will meet July 31, Aug.

ACS28 and Sept. 25.

Sponsorship will meet Aug. 28 and Sept. 25.ACS also holds a newcomers’ briefing every Monday at

2 p.m. at the Soldier Support Center, Room 125. Spouses and civilians new to Fort Lee are welcome to attend to discover the resources, programs and services available to them.

For details or registration, call (804) 734-6388.

Resilience TrainingArmy Community Service has slated Master Resilience

Training sessions to help Family members take a produc-tive approach to the challenges of the military lifestyle. Reservations are required for the sessions at the Soldier Support Center, Room 109.

Each class is 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Modules and their dates are as follows: Module 3, July 31; and Module 4, Aug. 22.


Learn to SwimThe last round of swim lessons at Battle Drive Pool

is set for July 30 - Aug. 9. Participants must be at least 5 years old.

The cost is $45 for military and $50 for Department of

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Defense Civilians. No refunds will be given.For details and registration, call (804) 765-3852, email

[email protected] or visit the Picture Perfect Frame Shop in building 9024.

AUSA Golf TourneyThe Association of the United States Army will hold

a golf tournament Aug. 17 at Fort Lee’s Cardinal Golf Course beginning at 12:30 p.m. The cost is $35-$55 and covers greens fee, cart, barbecue and door prizes.

To register, call (804) 734-0595 or 734-1563.

Intramural RacketballPlayers in Fort Lee’s Intramural Racquetball League

will meet July 31, 5 p.m., at MacLaugjhlin Fitness Center. The league is open to beginners as well as masters of the court who are active duty, reservists, spouses, Department of Defense Civilians and retirees.


Boost MoraleThe Fort Lee Bowling Center offers team-building

events Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., at its facility on Battle Drive. For teams of 12 or more, the cost is $1 per game and $1 for shoes per individual.

To make reservations, call (804) 734-6860.

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Kayak the AppomattoxFMWR’s Outdoor Recreation is offering opportunities

to kayak on the Appomattox River. The $10 fee includes all equipment. Participants must register two days in ad-vance. Outings depart at 5:30 p.m. from Roslyn Landing in Colonial Heights.

Kayaking is available every other Wednesday. The next outing will be Aug. 1. Others are planned for Aug. 15 and 29; and Sept. 12 and 26.

For details, call (804) 765-2212 or visit www.leemwr.com/events.htm#kayak.

Softball IntramuralsRegistration is under way for Fall Softball Intramurals

through the Family and MWR Sports Office. Entry forms are available at MacLaughlin and Clark fitness centers. There is no charge to participate.

The intramurals are open to active duty military and Family members.

The coaches meet Aug. 23, 4 p.m., at MacLaughlin with the season starting Aug. 29. There will be a post-season tournament Oct. 22-24.


Boot Camp FitnessThe Family and MWR Sports Office is offering two

boot camp-style fitness programs at MacLaughlin Fitness

Center. Each costs $4 per class or $20 for 10 classes.Total Body Boot Camp meets Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m.

Lunch-time classes meet Wednesdays, noon - 12:45 p.m., and Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. All of the group exercise classes involve calisthenics such as push-ups, jumping jacks, crunches, squats and other body weight exercises. For details, call (804) 734-6198.

CYSS RegistrationChild, Youth and School Services will open registration

Aug. 1 for several programs. They are before- and after-school care for youth attending Prince George County Public Schools, part-day pre-school and Pre-K Strong Beginnings. The cost is based on total Family income.

Parents should register children with CYSS before Aug. 1 so that enrollment will take less time.

School children may be registered for before- or after-school care or both.

The pre-school program is for ages 3 and 4. Parents can choose two, three or five days a week. The hours are 9 a.m. - noon or 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Designed for children who will enter kindergarten in the fall of 2013, the Pre-K program meets five days a week, 9 a.m. - noon.

For details on these programs, call (804) 765-3852.

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Football, CheerleadingRegistration for flag and tackle football and cheer-

leading continues through July 31, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., at the Child, Youth and School Services Registration Office. The teams are open to dependents of military, Department of Defense Civilians, DoD contractors and non-DoD contractors. Cost varies. Activity fees are not refundable.

Flag football is for youth 5-7 years old. Tackle football is for youth 7-14 years old. Cheerleading is for youth 5-14 years old.

A current sports physical and birth certificate are re-quired at registration for these activities.


Martial Arts ClassesChild, Youth and School Services is offering two mar-

tial arts classes for military, Department of Defense and DoD contractor Family members.

SKIES Mixed Martial Arts Classes for ages 5-17 meet Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-7 p.m. The cost is $55 a month.

The SKIES Pee Wee Mixed Martial Arts Classes for ages 3-5 meet Tuesdays or Thursdays, 5:10-5:55 p.m. The cost is $28 a month for four classes.

Both classes meet in the Child Development Center Multi-Program facility, building 10622.

For details about these and other youth classes and reg-istration, call (804) 765-3852.

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Archery ShootThe second annual Donnie Frenier Memorial 3-D Shoot

will be held Aug. 18-19 at the Dixie Bowmen Archery Club range on East Quaker Road, Prince George. All pro-ceeds will benefit the Wounded Warriors Program.


Race for the CauseThe Tri-Cities Roadrunners will hold its 29th annual

5K Race for the Cause Aug. 18, 8 a.m., at White Bank Park, Colonial Heights. All proceeds will benefit the cancer center at Southside Regional Medical Center and Friends of Massey Cancer Center in Chester and Colonial Heights for education about and detection and treatment of cancer.

For details and registration, visit www.tricitiesroadrunners.org or call (910) 263-1951.

Car, Cycle WashA charity car and motorcycle wash will be held Aug.

11, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., at Commonwealth Power Sports, 2000 Waterside Road, Prince George. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Petersburg Disabled

OUTSIDE THE GATEAmerican Veterans Association.


Kids ConcertA free concert for kids is slated for Aug. 4, 10:30 -11:15

a.m. at the Chester Library, 11800 Centre Street, Chester. It will feature Jonny Cecka and the Lollygags.

To register, visit www.library.chesterfield.gov or call (804) 748-6314.

Puppet ShowThe Chesterfield Public Library System is offering the

Fischer Sundae Puppets Amazing Dreams show at each of its eight branches during August. The material is targeted to children ages 3-8. Registration is recommended.

For registration and a full schedule of this and other special programs, visit www.library.chesterfield.gov.

Breast Cancer BenefitThe Brides Against Breast Cancer’s national tour of

designer wedding gowns will be at the Omni Richmond Hotel, 100 S. 12th St., Richmond, Aug. 17-18. Gowns and accessories are sold at up to 85 percent off retail price. With military identification, active duty personnel and reservists are eligible for a 20 percent discount on dress sales.

General admission is $5 with VIP admission costing $20. Tickets can be purchased at www.bridesabc.org or (877) 721-4673.

DSVA Golf TourneyThe Desert Storm Veterans Association is holdings its

VII Corps DSVA Golf Tournament Sept. 14, beginning at 9 a.m., at Meadow Farms Golf Course, 4300 Flat Run Road, Locust Grove. Registration is due by Sept. 4.

Proceeds benefit the organization’s scholarship fund. For details, call Harold Shrewsbury at (703) 278-8873.

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209 A Jefferson Ave.Large 2BR, 1BA, eat-in kitchen,

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502 Braxton Ave.2BR, 1BA, living room, kitchen, dining room, central air gas heat.


3114 Farris Ave.3BR, 1 bath, Renovated, living

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404 Dupuy Ave.2BR, 1 bath, living room/

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1123 Shuford Ave.2BR, 1 bath, renovated home, great yard, close to shopping,

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Chester$750/month

3712 Dupuy Ave.2BR, 1 bath, living room,

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Matoaca$900/month

21635 Magnolia Ave.3BR, 1 bath, living room,

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