WHAT’S INSIDE Serving the community of Fort Lee,Virginia, since 1941 Fort Lee Vol. 71, No. 27 July 7, 2011 Fort Lee Hosts 50th Fourth at the Fort Page 18 Commentaries ................................ Page 2 News Briefs ..................................... Page 4 America’s Military .......................... Page 8 Focus on Sustainment .................. Page 11 Crossword ..................................... Page 21 Calendar of Events................ Pages 26-28 Pages 23 Staycation Destination Page 16 Post Worker Shares Passion for Pooches Crisis Response Team Lee Prepares for Worst Case Scenario See Page 3
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WHAT’SINSIDE
Serving the community of Fort Lee, Virginia, since 1941
Fort Lee
Vol. 71, No. 27 July 7, 2011
Fort Lee Hosts 50th Fourth at the Fort
Page 18
Commentaries ................................Page 2News Briefs .....................................Page 4America’s Military ..........................Page 8Focus on Sustainment ..................Page 11Crossword .....................................Page 21Calendar of Events ................Pages 26-28
Pages 23Staycation Destination
Page 16
Post Worker Shares Passion for Pooches
Crisis ResponseTeam Lee Prepares for Worst Case Scenario
See Page 3
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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, U. S. Army Combined Arms Support Command and Fort Lee.
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To reach the Traveller Staff,call (804) 734-7147 or e-mail [email protected].
Officer Mysha Goins arrives on scene at Williams Stadium June 29 during an installation exercise in emergency responsiveness. Police were responding to an active shooter in the heart of the installation. See Page 3 for story and photos.
Photo by T. Anthony Bell
Commanding General ....................Maj. Gen. James L. HodgeGarrison Commander ..................... Col. Michael G. MorrowPublic 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
After being sworn in as the new Defense Secretary on June 30, Leon Panetta issued the following message.
“I was honored to take the oath of office to become the 23rd Secretary of Defense. I am mindful of the great responsibility the president has entrusted to me, and I will work with you – America’s men and women in uniform and this Department’s civilian employees – as I lead the Department of Defense in its mission to protect our citizens and our nation’s interests around the world. My long career in public service began in the 1960s when I proudly donned the uniform of this country as a young Army intelligence officer. In the decades since, my respect for the military has only grown stronger.
“Bob Gates, my outstanding predecessor and good friend, has been a tireless advocate for our troops and their families, and I pledge to be the same. You and your families will always be foremost on my mind and at the top of my agenda.
“In the weeks and months ahead, I look forward to visiting with troops and civilian employees of every rank and hearing your ideas, thoughts and concerns. As your leader, I will ensure that our nation continues to have the best-trained, best-equipped and strongest military in the world – a force prepared to confront the challenges that face us. As Central Intelligence Agency director, I saw first-hand the tremendous capabilities of our military,
and I was always impressed by the professionalism and patriotism of the men and women of the Armed Forces.
“Our nation is at war. We must prevail against our enemies. We will persist in our efforts to disrupt, dismantle and ultimately defeat Al Qaeda. The successful operation that killed Osama Bin Laden – a mission that showcased American military strength and precision – is a major step toward that goal. As we begin the transition in Afghanistan, we must remain committed to working closely with our Afghan and international partners to ensure that it never again becomes a safe haven for Al Qaeda and its militant allies. As we continue our transition out of Iraq, we must cement a strategic relationship with the Iraqi government, one based not solely on our military footprint there but also on a real and lasting partnership. It is in America's interests to help Iraq realize its potential to become a stable democracy in a vitally important region in the world, and to reinforce that responsibility for the future security of Iraq must belong to the Iraqis themselves.
“As secretary of Defense, I will do whatever is necessary to protect America and to meet the needs of the men and women who serve in harm’s way, and the families who support them. Even as the United States addresses fiscal challenges at home, there will be no hollow force on my watch. That will require us all to
be disciplined in how we manage taxpayer resources. Throughout my career in public service – as a member of Congress, director of the Office of Management and Budget, White House chief of staff, and, until yesterday, director of the CIA – I have focused on achieving that balance. I will continue that approach at the Pentagon. We must preserve the excellence and superiority of our military while looking for ways to identify savings. While tough budget choices will need to be made, I do not believe in the false choice between fiscal discipline and a strong national defense. We will all work together to achieve both.
“My parents, immigrants from Italy, came to the United States to seek a better life. They taught me that it was important to give something back to the country they adopted. I will never forget my father’s words: ‘to be free, we must also be secure.’
“As I take on my new role, my thoughts are with you and your families. You are making personal sacrifices to preserve our liberty, serving on front lines around the world. You are fighting to keep America safe. Rest assured that I will fight with you and for you.
“May God bless you and the nation we serve.”
– Leon Panetta, Department of Defense Secretary
Defense Secretary Sends Message to DoD
by Chaplain (CPT) Jason Webster240th Quartermaster Brigade Chaplain
According to the United Nations fact book, there are 182 different currencies in circulation around the world today. Currency is a wonderful thing when used properly. We all enjoy having a little extra
in our pocket. Currency is a powerful tool also. It gives us the ability to exchange one thing for another. Weekly or even daily we make transactions with currency, receiving and distributing. Currency has a motion about it. Economists call it cash flow.
I would like us to think about another “currency. If we employ this currency
on a regular basis, both receiving and distributing, will strengthen our family relationships, social relationships and our relationship with God. It is the Currency of Forgiveness. The question is how do we allow the currency of forgiveness to flow in and out of our lives? When this happens, we are able to have whole, healthy and
growing relationships. Look with me at the flow of the Currency of Forgiveness.
Mark Gungor says, in his hilarious “Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage” video series, forgiveness has more to do with our mouth than our head or heart.
Chaplain Advises: Start Using the Currency of Forgiveness
SEE FORGIVE PAGE 25
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NEWSby T. Anthony BellSenior Writer/Special Projects
A gunman fires shots indiscriminately into a crowd of bystanders. Some fall
instantly from direct hits. Others scatter in all directions to avoid being hit.
The scene, witnessed by many and seen on newscasts countless times, has become such a frequent occurrence in modern American society that it has evolved into a training event for law enforcement and emergency personnel.
That training made its way to the installation June 29-30 as personnel from the directorates of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security, Fire and Emergency Services and other post activities participated in a force protection exercise devised to test how they would re-spond in such an event.
Scott Brown, director, DPTMS, said the event was beneficial to all who participated.
“Overall, the exercise was a valuable
lessons-learned tool for us as we continue to improve our protection programs,” he said. “We were able to implement some of the measures that were directed from the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency and merge them with the Department of the
Army requirements to give us a better look at how we protect our military personnel, their families and the employees here.”
More than 100 people were active participants in the ex-ercise and about 100 others supported it in various ways said Claude McRae, DPTMS operations officer and the
exercise director. They included the 49th Quartermaster Group, 23rd QM Brigade, Fort Lee Police Department, the Fort Lee of-fice of the Criminal Investigation Command, Kenner Army Health Clinic and Fire and Emergency Services.
SEE EXERCISE, PAGE 20
ACTIVE SHOOTERMock Terrorist Incident Tests
Installation’s Emergency Response Capabilities
PHOTOS BY T. ANTHONY BELL
(CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT) Casualty role players from the 23rd Quartermaster Brigade lie about the Williams Stadium field after a mock terrorist shooting. ● Maj. Daniel Selassie, Kenner Army Health Clinic, checks the heart of a casualty. ● Fort Lee Police Department Officer Kevin Dee creeps to-ward cover in helping to se-cure a perimeter. ● Role play-ers from the 23rd QM Bde. await treatment from medi-cal personnel. ● Fred Lane, a Fort Lee emergency medical technician, surveys the area before treating casualties.
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NEWS BRIEFS
A Town Hall Meeting for all garrisonemployees is set for July 13 at 2 p.m.in Liberty Chapel. The event agenda in-cludes an awards ceremony for multipleindividuals – to include the volunteersof the quarter and the post law enforce-ment team that recently won a nationaltitle for its traffic safety program – fol-lowed by an information session inwhich several installation agencies willdiscuss recent projects and upcomingactivities.
This meeting is an opportunityalso to say goodbye to the U.S. ArmyGarrison, Fort Lee Commander, Col.Michael G. Morrow, who is retiring atthe end of July.
Fort Lee drivers should watch for tworoad closures on post. On July 9, 19thStreet will be closed to all traffic from 7a.m. – 5 p.m. for repaving.
The second closure affects 34th Streetfrom A Avenue to Jessup Street fromJuly 11 to July 25. A 42-inch stormdrain will be replaced. Access to theGarrison Command and Army LogisticsUniversity parking lots will be throughthe ALU compound during this time.Adverse weather conditions could delaythe work.
For details, call (804) 734-5427.
The 49th Quartermaster Group issponsoring an Armed Services BloodProgram blood drive on July 18, 9 a.m. –3 p.m., at Fire Station No. 2, B Avenue.
Participants may schedule an appoint-ment at www.militaryblood.dod.mil.Donating blood takes about an hour, andeach contribution can save up to three lives.
Col. Joseph S. Pina will assume com-mand of Kenner Army Health Clinicfrom Col. Vivian T. Hutson on July 19,10 a.m., on the front lawn at the clinic.
The ceremony is open to the Fort Leecommunity. In case of inclement weath-er, the ceremony will be held at LibertyChapel on the corner of C and Mahoneavenues.
Country music artist Chris Young willperform at Fort Lee’s Williams Stadiumon Aug. 21, 4 p.m. The concert is spon-sored by the USO of Hampton Roadsand Central Virginia as part of the USOMilitary Concert Series.
Parking and general admission are freeand open to the general public. The openseating is on a first-come, first served basis.
Limited reserved seats are on sale atTicketmaster and www.whisperconcerts.com.
Fort Lee visitors without a Departmentof Defense decal on their vehicles shouldbe prepared to show a driver’s license,proof of insurance and a current vehicleregistration. Anyone 18 years of age orolder must show a state driver’s license orgovernment-issued picture ID to gain ac-cess to the installation.
For details, call (804) 765-3045.
Army andAir Force Exchange Serviceshoppers may register at the Fort LeeExchange for one of 15 $1,000 gift cardsto be given away this month. July 15 isthe deadline to enter.
The drawings for the gift cards spon-sored by Unilever will take place on orabout Aug. 24.
Kenner Army Health Clinic encour-ages parents to make appointments earlyfor school, camp or sports physicals fortheir children by calling the appointmentline at 1-866-533-5242.
Parents need to take to the appoint-ment the school, camp or sports programform, immunization records and asthmamedications if the child has asthma.
A change of command ceremony forthe 23rd Quartermaster Brigade is set for7:30 a.m. July 21 at Williams Stadium.Col. Aimee Kominiak will assume com-mand from Col. Johnny Sokolosky.
The ceremony is open to the Fort Leecommunity. In case of inclement weath-er, the ceremony will be in the Post FieldHouse.
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High school students and others who arelooking to stay busy over the summer mayconsider employment at the Battle DrivePool.
The facility, located behind the Lee Clubon Battle Drive, has a number of job open-ings for qualified lifeguards, said DavidArakelian, head lifeguard.
“Thisyearwe’vebeena little short-staffed,and we’ll need more (lifeguards) later in theseason,” he said.
Arakelian noted that many of the life-guards currently on duty are college studentswho will begin returning to school during themiddle part of August. The facility is openthrough Labor Day.
“We’re hoping to get more lifeguards nowwho can stay on board through the end of theseason,” he said.
Lifeguards are required to be at least 15years of age and possess Red Cross certifica-tions to include CPR and the automated ex-ternal defibrillators, said Arakelian.
The starting pay for lifeguards is $8 anhour, said Arakelian, and may be more, de-pending on the level of experience. He alsosaid the work environment is very favor-able.
“We have a great group of people whowork here,” said Arakelian. “We have goodmanagement. It’s a very positive atmosphere,and we really enjoy helping service membersand their families.”
The Battle Drive Pool is open from noonto 8 p.m. on weekdays and weekends. Workshifts run from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and 3:45 –8:30 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and2:45 – 8:30 p.m. on weekends.
Lifeguard David Arakelian watches over patrons at the Battle Drive Pool.
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The law enforcement team at Fort Lee continues to earn accolades for its programs that promote community safety and accident prevention throughout the year.
The department earned first place in the 2010 National Law Enforcement Challenge for having the “best traf-fic safety programs in the nation,” according to the International Association of Chiefs of Police. The award will be presented to Fort Lee Oct. 22 at the 118th annual IACP Conference and Exposition in Chicago.
For the third year in a row, the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police also awarded first place to the Fort Lee Police during the 2010 Virginia Law Enforcement Challenge for the best traffic safety programs in the state in the military category. They will receive the award for that achievement during the VACP’s 86th Annual Training Conference to be held Sept. 25-28 in Norfolk.
In an award package, the Fort Lee Police reported in-creased enforcement of seat belt, child seat, speeding and impaired driving regulations with an increase of citations in each category from the previous year.
It also demonstrated an increase in safety belt usage from 81.2 percent at the beginning of the year to 84 per-cent at the end of 2010.
Furthermore, the community experienced fewer motor vehicle accidents and fewer injuries as a result of crashes due to the awareness efforts, as reported in the package.
The National Law Enforcement Challenge provides law enforcement agencies with an opportunity to make a significant difference in the communities they serve, said Police Lt. Rico Williams, Fort Lee Police Operations. The Challenge is a friendly competition between similar sizes and types of law enforcement agencies that recognizes and rewards the best overall traffic safety programs in the United States.
“The program is designed to strengthen and support traffic enforcement nationwide and targets three major traffic safety priorities: occupant protection, impaired driving and speeding,” said Williams. “Participating agencies are asked to provide documentation on their agency’s efforts and effectiveness in areas of officer training, public information and enforcement to re-duce crashes and injuries.”
The VACP Law Enforcement Challenge program offers awards based on entries prepared by the par-ticipating agencies that highlight their traffic safety education and enforcement activities in the past cal-endar year, said Williams.
“The Law Enforcement Challenge program promotes professionalism in traffic safety enforcement and encour-ages agencies to share best practices and programs with each other,” he said. “Judges award points to the agen-cies in the six areas that comprise a comprehensive traffic
safety program: an agency’s policies and guidelines, train-ing of officers, incentives and recognition, public infor-mation and education, enforcement, and an evaluation of the effectiveness of the agency’s efforts.”
– Staff Reports
Fort Lee Police Earn State, National Awards
Officer Keith Miller, Lt. Rico Williams and Officer Wesley Spencer of the Fort Lee Provost Marshal's Office stand beside a cruiser.
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by Amy PerryProduction/News Assistant Editor
Never played golf? Confused about the lingo, which club to use or want to
share a hobby with your significant other? Nervous about one-on-one instructional time with a
golf pro?Well, the Cardinal Golf Club has a program that’s right
up your “fairway.” “Get Golf Ready in 5 Days” is geared toward getting
future duffers familiar not only with the game, but also with the environment at the golf club.
“The program is designed to be instructional, but it is also a comfort program and a road map for what to do and where to go,” said Tom Green, golf club manager and PGA professional. It includes activities like a tour of the facility so people are more comfortable when they get there.”
Green is one of the two instructors for the course, and he said the class isn’t meant to be a huge, massive gather-ing – the sessions feature small groups with no more than an 8-to-1 ratio, and most have even fewer participants.
“It’s intentionally kept small to facilitate that hands-on interaction with the instructor,” he said. “The idea is to get them to be really comfortable with coming here to the facility. What we found is that you can teach people things all day long, but if they don’t enjoy going there or don’t have a good experience going there – regardless of how they play – they are not going to continue.”
The five sessions cost $99 total for active duty military and their families and $109 total for all others. Groups of at least four can sign up to have a customized schedule and can spread the classes out over two to five weeks.
Comparing the cost of this special package to the $40-for-30-minutes individual instruction with a PGA pro at the golf club, Green said, “This program gives cus-tomers five 90-minute sessions at roughly $20 each – it’s a great value.”
Each of the golf-ready sessions focuses on the various
skills need to drive, chip and putt your way to the pin, and it’s not limited to a specific practice area – participants will be heading out onto the actual course to experience the real thing.
“The class isn’t limited to the driving range – we try to get the people out on the golf course every single time,” Green said. “Even the first lesson starts with the short game of putting and we take them out on the course and have them try it. Then we work further and further away, from putting to chipping to pitching to longer shots.”
Capt. Jon Soronda, Alpha Company, 71st Transportation Battalion, took the class and said it was great for beginners.
“It takes the fear out of being on the course,” said Soronda. “The instructors are great – they don’t take it too seriously and that always makes the game fun.”
If anyone is interested in learning how to play golf, Soronda said he would definitely suggest taking advan-tage of this program.
“For a long time, I’ve been going to the driving range by myself with no instruction,” he said. “I wanted to get the techniques down and learn the fundamentals. It’s a lot better to take this class than to try to learn it on your own.”
Green stressed that one of the goals of this program is to help people feel more comfortable on the course so they are less intimidated by a friend or significant other who plays regularly.
“The part of the program that is successful for ladies is that they feel more comfortable in a group session – especially if they can come with people they know,” said Green. “There’s less of a self-awareness issue of ‘I’m not doing it well,’ especially if her husband plays. Even if the husband isn’t a good player, if he’s played more and is more comfortable in the setting, he’ll play better.”
For military members and their families, getting into golf can be a fun family activity, said Green.
“Golf is a great thing to get involved in because there are 230 military golf courses around the world,” he said. “Every single one of them offers beautiful scenery, chal-
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For more information about lessons at Cardinal Golf Club, call (804) 734-2899.
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Tom Green, Cardinal Golf Club manager and PGA professional, demonstrates putting on the practice green. Green is one of two instructors for the Get Golf Ready in 5 Days program.
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by T. Anthony BellSenior Writer/Special Projects
Many noncommissioned officers are quick to point out the ongoing challenge of impressing upon Soldiers the impor-tance of safety.
The frequency of the same messages, they say, may have a desensitizing effect, and a little creativity every now and then may be required to raise awareness.
That’s what members of the 59th Ordnance Brigade S-3 shop employed just before the July 4 extended weekend.
During a physical training session June 30, the Ordnance School leadership led the brigade formation on a 1.1-mile safety run that featured six live-action scenes including a barbecue get-together with the attendees indulging in alco-hol and various accident scenes involving injuries, death and destruction.
“They (the organizers) wanted to take the Soldiers out of the ordinary PowerPoint safety presentation,” said Sgt. Maj. Christopher Fludd, the brigade S3. “They wanted to give them something they could almost touch and feel. That formed the basis of this run.”
The Soldiers had no prior knowledge about the setup prior to the run. The cadence callers sang safety cadences when the formation elements approached the scenes. None of the run formations were stopped so Soldiers could view them, creating a sense of anticipation and buzz among the runners.
At the end of the run, which ended on a PT field near Oaklawn Boulevard, the participants were treated to the final episode of the drama – a mock funeral complete with all the dressings.
“We had a casket, people dressed up in suits and a grieving mother,” said Fludd. “We even had bugler playing ‘Taps.’”
During the procession, Fludd said he took note of Soldiers’ reaction and knew the message had made a connection.
“I knew we hit the mark,” he said. “They really didn’t know what was going on during the run, but when they heard that volley (of gunfire) during the funeral, I heard some of them say, ‘Is that real? Is this really going on?’”
The students became wide-eyed and attentive. That made the Chief of Ordnance and the Regimental Command Sergeant Major’s job easy. Col. (P) Clark W. LeMasters Jr., and Command Sgt. Maj. Sultan Muhammad both briefly ad-dressed the run participants.
“They said that this is what careless actions and not think-ing about safety can lead to,” said Fludd. “You could see it in the Soldiers’ eyes, their brains turning – ‘This could be me. This could be my mother grieving.’”
Fludd said the Soldiers in his shop and others did a great job with the run, but acknowledges it will be hard to top. “There is probably nothing that could top this run, but we’re always trying to reinvent ourselves,” he said.
Fludd said the 59th’s next major safety brief is scheduled prior to the Labor Day weekend.
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Ordnance School Soldiers make their way through a series of dramatic live-action scenes dur-ing a special Safety Run June 30. The scenes included a drinking party, a water rescue, an ac-cident and a funeral.
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Name: Pfc. Roxanne AcevedoUnit: Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 11th Psychological Operations Battalion, 2nd PSYOPS Group, U.S. Army ReserveMOS: 56M – chaplain’s assistant Age: 22Time in service: one yearHometown: Providence, Rhode IslandFamily: marriedDescribe yourself: “I’m extremely outgoing and outspoken, and I love to be in the limelight.”Strengths: “I am extremely motivated and happy – I like to make people happy and make them laugh. I also like to prove myself.
A lot of people see me as small and petite and (think) I can’t do much, but I’m smart and I show them I can accomplish anything I set my mind to. ”Weaknesses: “I can get defensive, especially if I have a strong opinion about something and someone goes against it.”Dream car: “A
Lamborghini.”Worst fear: “Losing a loved one like my mother and my brother.”Your talent: “I have such a big heart, so it would be helping people. I just care so much.”Your biggest mistake: “I feel like I let my brother (Jose) down. I felt like I could’ve been there a little more for him. He’s actually incarcerated right now. If I had pushed him a little harder or taken him under my wing a little more, he wouldn’t be where he is.” The one place in the world you would take a vacation: “Home – (Bayamon) Puerto Rico.”
The one person you most admire: “I admire my mother (Josefina). She’s done so much. She was a single parent, raising both my brother and me. She was a nurse, studied karate, learned sign language and went into law enforcement. Now she’s an investigator for a bank.”One defining moment: “Being young (14 -15 years of age) and seeing my brother taken away (by law enforcement officials). Seeing him that way made me want to help him and help others. If I can’t help that way, I want to help put the bad people away. That’s what really pushed me to go into criminal justice. I have an associate’s degree, and I’m pursuing a bachelor’s.”Why you joined the Army: “I joined because my brother wanted to join so badly, but he failed the math portion of the ASVAB and couldn’t get in. I wanted to help him by pursuing
his dream for him. I was always an active child, so I thought that the uniform and everything would suit me.”Talk about your job as a chaplain’s assistant: “I love being a chaplain’s assistant. A lot of people think that being a chaplain’s assistant is so easy, that all we do is sit back and relax. It isn’t easy. It keeps you busy, and you are able to help people. I love that.” What does it really mean to be a Soldier?: “A Soldier needs to be dedicated. You need to have honor; you need to have integrity. A lot of people don’t have integrity – doings things right when nobody’s looking. And you need to want to help and be able take orders. That’s hard, too, taking orders. A lot of people can’t take orders. I can, and at the same time, I want to be the one to give orders – in time.”Best thing about the Army: “Being able to travel to
so many different places that I would never be able to go.What motivates you to serve knowing that you could pay the ultimate price?: “I always think about who I’m helping. Not everyone can be a Soldier, so you have to think about those who are not – my family for instance. I feel like I’m protecting them by wearing this uniform. I’m making America a safer place, even though I’m just one Soldier. Being with other Soldiers and helping each other to be a team, we can deal with any obstacles thrown our way.”Goals: “I want to be a police officer or correctional officer. I love animals; I’m obsessed. If I could open up a shelter or donate as much money as I could, I would. And I love kids. My husband wants four children, so we’ll be starting shortly.”
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Staff Sgt. Chris Davis, 64th Transportation Company, 530th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 49th Quartermaster Group, feels the impact of a crash on the "Seatbelt Convincer." The training device shows the impact of a crash at speeds less than 10 mph. The train-ing was part of the 49th QM Group's fourth quarter safety stand-down held Friday. The 49th Soldiers heard briefings and experienced hands-on training about multiple safety situations involving fires, boats, seat belts, suicide prevention and many other topics.
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All residents of the Villages at Fort Lee are invited to a July 16 celebration on post that will include food, music, games and prize giveaways.
The third annual “Life at Lee” event – sponsored by Fort Lee Commonwealth Communities, LLC – will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Welcome Center, 1510 Sisisky Blvd. Admission is free.
Barbecue food is being provided by Nanny’s Catering Service. Donated priz-es from local vendors include a flat screen television, an iPad2, a PlayStation3 and an Xbox Kinect.
Also among the event activities for youths are a bouncy house, face painting, the Splash Park, temporary tattoos and more. There will be a Humvee on display as well as a fire safety trailer. Sparky the Fire Dog will drop by to share a special safety message.
“We view this annual event as an ex-pression of thanks to the service members and families residing with us on post,” said Shanda Miller, community director for the Villages at Fort Lee. “It’s also a way to bring the on-post community to-gether and allow them to experience all the benefits that Fort Lee has to offer.”
While touting the success of past Life at Lee events, Miller gave a nod to sup-porting organizations like Kenner Army Health Clinic, Bull Dental Clinic, the Directorate of Emergency Services, the Installation Safety Office, Army Community Service, Army Career and Alumni Program, Civilian Personnel Advisory Center, American Red Cross, Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security, the U.S. Army Garrison Public Affairs Office, Religious Support Office, Child, Youth and School Services, Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, Army and Air Force Exchange Services, Fort Lee Credit Union and Sun Trust Bank.
“The amount of participation from sup-porting organizations is a good indicator of Fort Lee’s commitment to the welfare of military families,” Miller noted. “They are sending a message … no matter what your needs are, we’re here to help.”
For more information about the Life at Lee celebration, call Priscilla Lewis at (804) 733-1558.
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Famous for its ability to shape youngminds and change the lives of “at-risk”youths, the Boys and Girls Club ofAmerica is, arguably, one the corner-stones of community life in towns andcities across the nation.
The non-profit organization relies onan army of volunteers to maintain itsprograms that range from educationalmentorship and homework assistance tocharacter-building activities (i.e., com-munity service) and team sports.
Getting involved is simple – just con-tact the organization and ask them howyou can help. The Hopewell Boys andGirls Club is in need of life-changers toserve as mentors to Tri-City Area chil-dren in need.
“(The club’s) mission is to enableall young people, especially those whoneed us most, to reach their full poten-tial as productive, caring, responsiblecitizens,” according to a statementon the organization’s website, www.bgca.org. The Boys and Girls Club ofAmerica provides a safe place for chil-dren to learn and grow.
Nationally, the club serves more than4.1 million children each year. That suc-cess is directly attributed to those whosupport the organization through dona-tions or volunteer service. On a locallevel, clubs like the one in Hopewell of-ten struggle to meet the demand. Thereis a constant need for “Bigs” – adultmentors and coaches – who are will-
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With a minimal commitment, justone hour a week, an adult volunteer canchange a child’s life in a meaningful wayby simply sharing skills and experienc-es. Participation might include tutoring,running errands or simply talking. It’salso an adventure of discovery as Bigsparticipate in a variety of activities forLittles, to include club gatherings andtrips to a community event, the mall orthe movies.
The staff at the Boys and Girls Clubsupports the bond between the Bigs andLittles and provides guidance for theBigs as they develop that relationship.
In today’s society, an increasingnumber of children are at home withoutadult care or supervision, according tothe BGCA website. Young people needto know that someone cares about them.Boys and Girls Club programs promoteand enhance the development of chil-dren by instilling a sense of competence,usefulness, belonging and influence.
Fort Lee members of BetterOpportunities for Single Soldiers areamong the volunteers.
To become a Big or to learn aboutother volunteer opportunities at theHopewell Boys and Girls Club, visitwww.bigbrobigsis.com or call the Tri-Cities Boys and Girls Club office at(804) 541-8208.
Brig. Gen. Gwen Bingham, the U.S. Army Quartermaster General,left, accepts a gift June 29 from Brig. Gen. Mohammed AbdullahAli Al Qarni, the director of training for the Saudi Arabia NationalGuard. He visited Fort Lee while on a tour of Army schoolsacross the country. His stop at Fort Lee included a visit to theArmy Logistics University where he met with nine Saudi ArabiaNational Guard officers. Saudi officers are currently enrolled inthe Combined Logistics Captains Career Course, the Basic OfficersLogistics Course and the Petroleum Officers Course.
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by Sgt. 1st Class Peter Mayes101st Sustainment Brigade, Public Affairs
BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan – Afghan truck drivers loaded their vehicles with much-needed supplies from the Bagram Air Field Humanitarian Assistance Yard to support a humanitarian aid mission in Regional Command North recently.
The 142nd Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 101st Sustainment Brigade, spearheaded the relief effort to provide rice, beans, flour, cooking oil, coal and other items for the villagers in the town of Sar-E Pol, located in the Balkh province, said Navy Chief Petty Officer Tychicious Turner, non-commissioned officer in charge for the Bagram Humanitarian Assistance Yard.
The relief effort is part of the Commanders Emergency Relief Program, a program designed to have a positive, im-mediate effect on the local population. Such relief efforts are an integral part in International Security Assistance Force Commander Gen. David Petraeus’ Counter-Insurgency strategy to “win the hearts and minds” of the Afghan popu-lation – a strategy not lost on the Mavericks battalion.
“We’ve come to realize that the human terrain is just as important as the physical terrain,” said 2nd Lt. Donovan Sullivan, supply and services officer, 142nd CSSB, 101st
Sus. Bde. “In providing that humanitarian relief effort where we can, we’re proving to the people that your wel-fare is important to us.”
Turner said the battalion worked with the 170th Sustainment Brigade to provide support for the villagers whose food and water supply had suffered during a drought that caused a shortage of crops.
The battalion sent more than 650,000 pounds of supplies to the villagers, Turner said. The supplies – valued at $1.1 million U.S. dollars – were enough to support the popula-tion of a small Midwestern or Southern town in the states, he said.
Sullivan said ensuring the villagers had ample food and water was a top priority in the relief mission.
“There’s not a lot of fresh water supply here and what food is here can spoil or damage very quickly, so that’s what needs to be replaced,” he said. “Once the immediate needs are addressed, we can start working on rebuilding or improving the infrastructure if we can.”
Sullivan said while geographically the Humanitarian Assistance Yard is a small mission, its impact on the region is not.
“The command places it as a high priority,” he said. “The transition to the ‘hearts and minds’ mindset makes the people of Afghanistan very important in a way that
they have not been before.”
Editor’s Note: Cpl. Sarah Keegan, a Unit Public Affairs Representative for the 142nd Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, contributed to the article.
Mavericks Deliver Aid to Afghan Village
Staff Sgt. William Lyons of the 584th Supply Maintenance Company, 142nd Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 101st Sustainment Brigade, loads bags of flour into the back of a truck for delivery to villagers.
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by Kimberly K. FritzFamily/Community Life Reporter
There is little doubt that Lisa Godfrey loves her dogs. As one walks into her office at the Army Logistics University, the passion she has for boxers, particularly her own three, Lacey, Zip and Sadie B. is evident.
Photos line the walls and adorn the furniture in the ALU Office of the Dean where Godfrey works as an administrative support assistant. Pointing to a photo of her sur-rounded by boxer puppies when she was a toddler, she speaks about how the breed has been a family tradition.
“I love boxers and have had them my whole life,” Godfrey said. “My parents bred them, and when I married I always had at least one. When my husband retired (from the Army), I was able to get more.”
In addition to providing Godfrey with companionship, the three boxers have evolved into a hobby and sport for their 52-year-old master.
Nearly seven years ago, she wandered into an agility training center while her car was being repaired and found a new pastime. She was immediately intrigued at the way the owners and dogs worked together. She registered eight-month-old Lacey in the next class and began to train in agility.
Now eight years old, Lacey is a therapy dog and an established agility dog with many titles from the American Kennel Association and the North American Dog Agility Council. While her career is slowly winding down, her experience is still evident. She offers tricks without prompting from Godfrey. She knows the routine and enjoys the treats after her training.
Agility is a dog and handler team sport where the dog learns each obstacle in a run, Godfrey explained. Making it even more of a challenge, the boxer breed isn’t usually associated with the sport. According to the AKC website, herding breeds like the corgi, border collie, Australian shepherd and Labrador retrievers are among the top breeds in agility.
Only about 2 percent of boxers perform agility, Godfrey said. “They are an intelligent breed but hard-headed,” she said. “It takes time for them
to learn.” Now it’s one of her dogs’ favorite activities, although Frisbee is a close second for
one of the bunch. Godfrey works hard on the sport and has transformed the family’s yard into an
agility field where each of the three dogs can practice the obstacles, especially the dog walk – an elevated platform – and the A frame.
It’s natural for all breeds of dogs not to like some of the activities associated with agility, but Godfrey’s job is to teach them the actions and instill trust. She assures them that she isn’t going to lead them into harm. She works with each dog for about 10 minutes at night on her home field. She visits other agility enthusiasts’ fields in the area and competes on weekends.
“It’s like a dance with your dog,” Godfrey said, explaining the dog and handler’s relationship on the course.
She walks the numbered course enough times to memorize the layout before her dogs ever see it.
“The dogs aren’t hearing what I am saying, they are watching my body move-ments as I guide them through the course,” she said.
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p built on complete trust. So is the occupation Godfrey’s male
ey’s paw-prints, Zip thrills as a therapy dog with Caring Canines. nd Zip visited Grafton in Richmond. Grafton is a multi-service ing services to children, youth and adults with a range of dis-
Caring Canines website, therapy dogs are trained to provide nd love to people in nursing homes, senior centers, hospitals and e assisted care is administered.
nd, Allen, has multiple sclerosis and is confined to a wheelchair. dfrey counts on Lacey, Zip and Sadie to watch over him. She’s e dogs to respond in the event of an emergency. y with and train the dogs, it’s easy to see that they are more than s and her hobby – they are like her children. (Godfrey’s grown out of the family home.) , when Godfrey was faced with having to divide her family, she
ning law that restricted the number of dogs a homeowner could hanged and all dog owners in Chesterfield County have benefit-
may not have been the catalyst that changed the statute requiring a nyone with more than two dogs, she certainly proved that having n shouldn’t be against any law. explain how Sadie came to her – as a rescue – the pup reaches up sbee from her hand. Godfrey laughs and knows it’s time to play. bies,” she said. “I love them.”
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(ABOVE) Lacey jumps through hoops for her handler Lisa Godfrey on her home agility field. The eight-year-old dog is the first in the family to train in therapy and agility. (CENTER) Therapy dog Zip, Godfrey’s male boxer, leaps over a hurdle. (FAR LEFT) Sadie B., the youngest of the group, races to the end of a tunnel to catch her favorite toy – a Frisbee.
PHOTO BY MORGAN F. FRITZ
PHOTO BY KIMBERLY K. FRITZ
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FORTAs they have for the past 50 years, mem-
bers of the installation community and surrounding areas came out to Fort Lee
in celebration of the nation’s birthday. The Williams Stadium event featured music for just about every taste, amusements and rides and vendors hawking all types of food. The rained-out featured events, the evening fireworks and performances by the 392nd Army Band and its rock ensemble Full On, put a damper on the day’s activities. The pyrotechnics were held the next day.
(COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM TOP) Female members of the Masters of Motown cover band sing a crowd favorite. ● Five-year-old Kathy Wilson enjoys the Cyclone ride. ● Hundreds flock the Williams Stadium field to
listen to music and shop for food. ● Four-year-old Sarah Sloughfy is all smiles as the musicians entertain the crowd. The day’s featured event, the fireworks show, was postponed until Tuesday.
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DALLAS – Social Security numbers are enjoying the “top-secret” treatment they have always deserved as the Department of Defense has removed the nine-digit number from identification cards issued after June 1.
Authorized Exchange shoppers who re-ceive the new ID will notice some changes when writing a check, putting something on layaway or making a return at an Army and Air Force Exchange Service facility.
The absence of the Social Security num-ber, the only number used by DoD for finan-cial transactions to recover lost funds, means that cashiers will scan the new IDs to facili-tate certain financial transactions.
“We’ve spent a great deal of time upgrad-ing our systems to recognize the new IDs and provide these services without interruption,” said the Exchange’s Senior Enlisted Adviser Chief Master Sgt. Jeffry Helm.
“The scanning process not only is more convenient, but it also helps protect service members’ personal data. So whether the ID
is old or new, authorized shoppers have the proper ‘security clearance’ to exercise their Exchange benefit and shop with peace of mind.”
While not a new process, scanning for the DoD ID number to complete select trans-actions assists in guarding the investment authorized shoppers make in their commu-nities. A military command with a retail mis-sion, two-thirds of Exchange earnings are paid to morale, welfare and recreation pro-grams. Procedures that protect assets helped the Exchange to contribute more than $2.4 billion to quality-of-life improvements over the past decade in support of youth servic-es, Armed Forces Recreation Centers, arts and crafts, aquatic centers, golf courses and more.
Information concerning the DoD’s new Smart Card is available online at www.dmdc.osd.mil/smartcard.
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Did you know that employment as-sistance and transition help may be available to military spouses whose sponsor is contemplating departure from the Army within one year of separation or two years of retirement? Spouses are eligible to receive these services through the Army Career and Alumni Program. Once the military member has enrolled and completed the required pre-separation briefing, spouses may begin to reap the benefits of ACAP services.
ACAP has many helpful benefits spouses can take full advantage of while their sponsor is preparing for life after the military.
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A team of investigators from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the state Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and first responders from the cities of Petersburg, Colonial Heights and Hopewell also participated.
The exercise, an annual an-ti-terrorism training event, had its official start at Williams Stadium where a formation of Soldiers was targeted by an active shooter.
The events that followed formed the basis of the ex-ercise. They included proce-dures to subdue the suspects to mitigate threats such as weapons of mass destruction and toxic hazards and to re-spond to mass casualties.
“This exercise was de-signed to test our capability to track and manage a large-scale mass casualty event from the incident start to the incident
closure,” said Brown. “That included tracking the infor-mation about the perpetrators and victims in the incident. Secondarily, we needed to fig-ure out how we would support the emerging emotional needs of our employees and family members after the event in a way to gain some measure of calm in moments of chaos.”
Many of the major tasks carried out during the exercise were observed and formally evaluated by outside subject matter experts. Information from the evaluations and ob-servations came to light dur-ing a hot wash held later the first day.
“We were able to take that instantaneous feedback and provide that to the players and agencies involved,” said Brown. “From there we will develop our formal after-action review. That will allow
us to build upon what we’ve learned.”
Based on the information he received from observers, Brown said installation per-sonnel performed their duties and responsibilities in such an event well.
“Having outside observers takes the bias out of it,” he said. “The higher headquar-ters observations and our local community observers rated our performances very well. There are some areas we need to work on, but they did see a team approach and that the individual participants under-stood their roles and respon-sibilities.”
The installation personnel and activities will get the op-portunity to better perform their missions in another force protection exercise slat-ed for later this summer, said McRae.
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Motorcycle mentors from the 59th Ordnance Brigade and representatives from the Combined Arms Support Command Safety Office conducted safety inspections and checks on more than 30 motorcycles June 29 before commencing a safety ride to Chesapeake. The brigade conducted several safety events recently to emphasize the Army’s commitment to accident prevention on and off duty.
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by Kevin L. RobinsonDeCA Public Affairs Specialist
Extending the gift of groceries to authorized commis-sary patrons is a lot easier, thanks to the new Commissary Gift Card.
The gift cards, available in denominations of $25 and $50, are available now for purchase in stateside stores or online through www.commissaries.com. Commissary cus-tomers overseas can expect to see Commissary Gift Cards in their stores soon. Customers there should stay tuned to their local store for card availability.
Anyone will be able to purchase the gift cards for com-missary shoppers, said Defense Commissary Agency Director and CEO Joseph H. Jeu.
“These gift cards allow anyone to give the gift of gro-ceries – whether it’s mom and dad at home helping their military child in Germany stock up for a holiday dinner or a senior noncommissioned officer who wants to intro-duce the commissary benefit to a junior Soldier who has a family at Fort Hood, Texas,” Jeu said. “We are excited to unveil a program that will allow more people to take full advantage of their benefit.”
This is how the card works: Anyone can purchase the card, but only an authorized patron can redeem it. A cus-tomer uses the card as long as there is a balance on it; once
the complete $25 or $50 total is exhausted, the card can no longer be used. There is no monetary change issued for un-used portions of the card. Shoppers can use the remaining card balance in conjunction with other forms of payment, said Robert J. Bunch, chief of DeCA’s customer service division.
SVM, the global leader in gift card program manage-ment, is administering the Commissary Gift Card program on behalf of the commissary agency. SVM has provided businesses and organizations with gift cards for promo-tions, incentives and rewards for more than a decade.
“These cards allow us to offer the gift of groceries with-out a paper voucher or a gift check,” Bunch said. “And, the ability to order them online helps people who may not ordinarily be connected with the military, or even on an installation, to still be able to reach out to support the troops.”
Here are some quick facts about the Commissary Gift Card:
• The cards will be available at all commissaries world-wide – on a rack at full service, front-end registers – as well as through the DeCA website, www.commissaries.com.
• The cards expire five years from the date of purchase.• Online orders incur a handling fee. These fees are not
assessed to in-store orders.• There is no limit to the number of gift cards that a
purchaser can buy. However, DeCA officials recommend organizations and activities consider purchasing online if they need $500 or more in gift cards.
• Commissary Gift Cards can be shipped anywhere in the United States. Outside the United States, gift cards can be shipped to APO, FPO or DPO addresses.
• For customer service questions, call the toll-free phone number, 1-877-988-4438, which also allows the user to check the card balance.
• DeCA is not responsible for replacing lost, stolen, de-stroyed or mutilated cards.
Once commissaries receive their first gift cards for sale, they will no longer sell gift vouchers. However, customers who have already purchased gift vouchers will be able to redeem them through Aug. 31, 2016.
“In the military we have a long standing tradition of tak-ing care of our own,” said Army Command Sgt. Maj. John M. Gaines Jr., DeCA senior enlisted adviser to the direc-tor. “However, this program also allows families at home, friends, our industry partners and charitable organizations to extend the gift of groceries to our commissary patrons.
DeCA began using gift vouchers in 2009 shortly af-ter the agency’s gift check provider, CertifiChecks Inc., ceased operations on Feb. 26, 2009. Since then, custom-ers have redeemed nearly 191,000 vouchers for about $4.7 million in sales.
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PG Center Offers Trove of Artifacts, Storiesby Kathryn C. WeigelProduction Assistant
Explore Fort Lee’s host county with a visit to the Prince George County Regional Heritage Center. Once one of the largest agricultural areas in North America, the coun-ty has documented the evolution of its land during the last 37 million years. Visitors can witness the changes and the popula-tion groups that brought them about.
Located not far from the A Avenue Gate, the center is housed in the old court-house that was built in 1883 (6406 Courthouse Road). Court was held there for more than 100 years. Artifacts from the courthouse as well as the jail and bank also housed there are among the items on display at the center, a project of the Prince George Virginia Historical Society.
Prince George County was founded in 1702. At that time, it stretched south to the Carolina bor-der and west to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Native Americans, English colo-nists, African-Americans
and Czech-Slovak immigrants are among the groups that have peopled the county, which has been involved in every major war waged by the United States.
The Heritage Center uses arti-
facts and modern graphic technology to tell the stories of the county’s people from the time before recorded history to visions of the future. Native Americans hunted and farmed the area before the English arrived to establish their plantations and small farms along the James River.
The county has been home to some notable people, including Richard Bland, for whom a local college is named, and Edmund Ruffin, who was an influential agri-culturalist and a secessionist. Both residents are featured in the Heritage Center.
Bland, born in 1710, was heir to Jordan’s Point Plantation near the area where the current Benjamin Harrison Memorial Bridge crosses the James River. He was a justice of the peace and militia officer before be-ing elected to the Virginia House of Burgesses. He served there until the American Revolution. Bland represented Virginia at the First Continental Congress in Philadelphia in 1774 where many of his ideas were included in the Declaration of Rights.
Bland helped draft Virginia’s first constitution in 1776 and was elected to the new state’s House of Delegates. He died soon after assuming his duties in Williamsburg and was buried in a family cemetery where Fort Lee Soldiers participate in an annual ceremony honoring his memory.
Bland was one of many members of his family to play significant roles in colonial and early American his-tory. For example, a sister was the great-grandmother of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee, and his great-grandfa-ther, Richard Bennett, was the only elected governor of Virginia before the Revolution.
Born in 1794, Ruffin served with the Virginia militia during the War of 1812 before taking up farming. Ruffin found much of the soil depleted by decades of heavy to-
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Prince George County’s 1883 courthouse is now its Regional Heritage Center.
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Rose Frye, the center’s curator of fossils, shows a whale rib to visiting elementary students. The rib bears the mark of a shark’s tooth.
bacco production so he set about learning how to improve it.
He followed the lead of Sir Humphry Davy and ex-perimented with using marl, a deposit of clay and cal-cium carbonate, to restore lime and reduce the acidity of the soil. Ruffin wrote about his success with this method and became a prominent advocate for agricul-tural reform.
Over time, Ruffin’s political views shifted from a rela-tively moderate position to one espousing states’ rights, defending slavery and agitating for secession from the Union. He was present in Charleston, S.C., when South Carolina troops fired on Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor, starting the Civil War. Legend inaccurately cred-ited Ruffin with firing the shot, but he was a popular hero in the Confederate States. About nine weeks after the war ended, Ruffin, whose health and finances were both in de-cline, committed suicide.
The center holds special events that revolve around archaeology and county history and life. Visit the web-site, www.princegeorgevahistoricalsociety.org, and check “Events” for detailed information.
The Great Beefsteak Steak Dinner on Sept. 21 com-memorates the 1864 Confederate action that “liberated” more than 2,000 head of Union cattle. Tickets are on sale now. Call the center at (804) 863-0212 for details.
Admission to the Prince George County Regional Heritage Center is free. It is open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 1–4 p.m. It is closed on major holidays. Group tours can be arranged for those who call ahead at (804) 863-0212.
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It is about not repeating to another person the things that they have done or said. So many times we fall into the trap of revisiting and rewinding conversations. When we have forgiven that person or they have forgiv-en us, we have to let it go. Allow the currency of for-giveness to flow out of your heart and mouth, blessing the life of others.
I have met with good people who are mired in the clay of the past, unable to move onward and upward because of their unwilling-ness or inability to let go of yesterday’s mistakes. History is full of errors, miscalculations and broken relationships, but the future overflows with potential, possibilities and hope. The currency of forgiveness says give up, lay down those feel-ings, thoughts and deeds of the past. Receive the hope and possibilities that God has “prepared beforehand” for you to walk in. Allow the flow of forgiveness to run through your own life, bringing restoration and re-newal.
The group Casting Crowns has a song called “Every Man.” It describes various situations or feelings that we all face: troubled times, dry and thirsty land, no place to turn, hopeless-ness. Whether it is some-thing we have done or said, whether we feel or believe that God is able or willing to forgive, the good news is that God is willing and able. God is always one step away, but sometimes, the first step back is the hardest. Remember that God always stands on that hill, looking, waiting for his children to return to him. Embrace the currency of God’s forgive-ness today.
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The 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 sub-missions to [email protected]. For details, call (804) 734-7147.
Dueling PianosEveryone in the Fort Lee community is invited to an
FMWR Dueling Pianos show on Aug. 7, 6 p.m., at the Regimental Club. The all-request show is described as a “sing-along, clap-along, rock ’n’ roll, instrumental event. Tickets are $10. Refreshments will be served 5-6 p.m.
For details, call (804) 765-1539.
WOA MeetingThe Crater Chapter of the Warrant Officer Association
will meet July 13 in the Nothing Fancy Lounge at the Lee Club. Social hour will begin at 5 p.m. and the meeting at 5:30 p.m.
All members, prospective members and retired warrant officers are invited.
For details, call (804) 765-9077.
CYSS ProgramsRegistration for the Before- and After-School Program
at CYSS starts Aug. 1 for youths attending kindergar-ten through 5th grade in Prince George County public schools.
A part-day preschool program for youths 3 to 5 years old starts in late August. Morning and afternoon sessions of the three-hour weekday program are available.
The Strong Beginnings Pre-K Program will also start in late August for children entering kindergarten next fall.
For details about the programs and registration, call (804) 765-3852.
Summer ReadingThe FMWR Fort Lee Community Library’s Midsummer
Knight’s Read summer reading program continues through Aug. 5 for children, teens and adults. Participants in the free program receive giveaways based on the number of
books they read and enter on their reading logs.The library is on the second floor of the Army Logistics
University, building 12420.For details, call (804) 765-8095.
Bible SchoolAll youngsters in the Fort Lee community are invited
to “Get on the Bus to the Big Apple,” the theme of this year’s vacation Bible school program. It will be Aug. 15-19, 6-8:30 p.m.
Space is limited so parents are encouraged to register children soon.
For details and registration, call (804) 734-0970.
NARFEA Meeting SetThe Petersburg Chapter 28 of the National Active and
Retired Federal Employees Association is set to meet July 12, 11:30 a.m., at the Fort Lee Equal Employment Opportunity Office, 1403 Mahone Ave.
Kristin Edwards, a certified athletic trainer at the Kenner Army Health Clinic, will speak on the benefits of physical fitness.
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, call (434) 246-8055.
3rd Port Open HouseThe 7th Sustainment Brigade will host an open house in
Third Port, Fort Eustis, on July 30, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Visitors will be able to tour an Army landing craft and talk with Soldier mariners about the mission of Army watercraft.
For details, call (757) 878-5112, ext. 308.
Family NightsThe FMWR Warrior Zone is sponsoring two types of
free family game nights this summer.Classic family games like Monopoly and Battleship
will be played July 14 and Aug. 11. Family trivia games will be played July 28 and Aug. 25.
Registration for each family game night is 5-5:30 p.m. Door prizes will be given away.
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stocked pond about five minutes from Fort Lee. It is a keep or release area. You can fish from the shore or rent a John boat, kayak or canoe from FMWR Outdoor Recreation.
The pond is behind the Tackle Shop and Rod Rental, 1708 Riverdale Ave., Prince George.
For details, call (804) 765-2212.
Bear HuntA limited number of spaces are available for the fourth
annual bear hunting trip to Cherryfield, Maine, Sept. 5-10, sponsored by the FMWR Outdoor Recreation Office. The initial deposit is due by mid-July. The $875 cost covers the hunt, housing and transportation.
For details, call (804) 765-2212.
Biggest LoserWeigh-in for the next round of FMWR Sports and
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FITNESS & SPORTSbe Aug. 8, 1-7 p.m., at the Warrior Zone on C Avenue.
The free competition will run through Nov. 14. All participants will receive fitness goodie bag. The top three winners will receive special prizes.
For details, call (804) 734-6106.
Kickball IntramuralsKickball Intramurals will begin July 20 with coaches
holding their first meeting today, 4 p.m., at MacLaughlin Fitness Center.
Companies interested in participating must complete an entry form by today. Cadre are permitted to play with per-manent party and advanced individual training students.
Family members, Department of Defense Civilians and contractors may also participate. There is no charge.
For details, call (804) 765-3896.
Skateboard CompetitionsTwo skateboard competitions are slated at the FMWR
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For details, call (804) 765-2212.
Football RegistrationRegistration for flag and tackle football will be July
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CheerleadingRegistration for cheerleading will be July 18-29 for
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Cheermania Week for youths, age 6-14, begins July 11.
Full- and half-day options are available for $95 or $65, respectively.
For details about classes, call (804) 765-3852.
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Piano ClassesGroup piano classes for youths, age 6-17, will be of-
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For details, call (804) 734-0612.
Soccer SkillsA weeklong program to help youths 7 to 17 years old
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For details, call (804) 765-3852.
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Anniversary EventsThe Children’s Museum of Richmond is celebrating
its 30th anniversary with special events every weekend in July and August.
For details, visit www.ChildrensMuseumofRichmond.org.
Friday for the ArtsThe Friday for the Arts evening on July 8 in Petersburg
will feature a variety of special free events, including the first open air Art Market from 6-9 p.m., in Art Park beside the Petersburg Area Art League, 7 E. Old St. The Richmond band Lobo Marino will be in concert. An Art on Wheels exhibition also will be open. For details, call (804) 861-4611 or visit www.paalart.org.
Open mic night will be back at Studio 231 at 132 N. Sycamore St., 6:30-9:30 p.m. To register as a performer, email [email protected] or call (804) 590-5817.
Pianist Paul Allen Lee will perform at 6:30 p.m. as part
of historic St. Paul’s Church’s concert series. The church is at 110 N. Union St. For details, call (804) 733-3415.
The Triangle Center for Development launches its two-night fifth annual Halifax Jazz and Blues Festival at the intersection of Halifax Street and South Avenue, one block west of Sycamore Street. Performances will be 5-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Participants are encouraged to take lawn chairs with them. For details, call (804) 926-0495.
Skywatch ProgramsThe Petersburg National Battlefield and the Richmond
Astronomical Society have slated free Skywatch pro-grams for this year.
Four more will be held at General Grant’s Headquarters, 1001 Pecan Ave., Hopewell, on July 9, Aug. 6, Oct. 8 and Nov. 5. Two Skywatch events will be Sept. 24 and 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, jacket, blanket or chairs and telescope if they have one.
For details, call (804) 732-3531, ext. 204.
Bible SchoolUnity Baptist Church is offering vacation Bible school,
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To register, visit www.unitybaptist.us.
Battlefield CampsThe Petersburg National Battlefield is hosting two
types of summer camps at its Easter Front Unit. The one-day Environmental Camp is for ages 8-12, and the three-day Arrowhead Day Camp, for ages 7-12.
There will be one four-day session of Arrowhead Day Camp.
Fees vary. For dates, other details and reservations, call (804) 732-3531, ext. 204.
Library ProgramsThe Petersburg Public Library is hosting an appearance
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The library’s summer reading program continues at all branches.
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1226 W. Roslyn Rd.Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 526-8189
Brand New PillowtopMattress Sets
Queen – $165 Full – $149King – $265 Twin – $125
Others Available
3.5 Miles from Main Gate3401 S. Crater Road
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Musical Merchandise*NEW* Takamine 12 String Acous/Elec w/hardcase. $575 firm; pristine cond. 804 691-6833*NEW* Takamine Jumbo 12-string Acoust/Elecw/new hardshell case. Pristine cond; $575 forboth. Set is worth over $1K and really is new.804-691-6833
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH23814 River Rd. • Petersburg, VA 23803
Phone: (804) 732-6943Sunday School ............................9:45AM
Morning Worship ......................11:00AM
Evening Worship .........................2:00PM
Wednesday Evening ....................7:15PM
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