Traveller September 25, 2014

NEED FOR AWARENESS October information campaign will shed light on domestic violence, assistance available

FROM FLORIDA TO FORT LEEA trio of food service Soldiers made a pact that has kept them together since the 8th grade

COMBATING SUICIDEThe Army continues its campaign to prevent Soldiers from taking their lives

CHESTERFIELD PROVIDES EMERGENCY TRAININGFive Soldiers discover benefits of disaster response course that’s offered throughout the year

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Fort Lee

Sergeant Major of the Army Raymond Chandler III conducts a walk-through for Best Warrior

Competition, hosts community town hall

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Commanding General ........ Maj. Gen. Stephen R. LyonsGarrison Commander ....................... Col. Paul K. BrooksPublic Affairs Officer ............................. Stephen J. BakerCommand Information/Managing Editor ...Patrick BuffettSenior Writer/Special Assignments ......... T. Anthony BellProduction/News Assistant Editor .................. Amy PerryFamily/Community Life Reporter .............Trish MunteanProduction Assistant .............................. Ray Kozakewicz

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Sergeant Major of the Army Raymond Chandler III talks to testers at the post range complex during a Best Warrior Com-petition walk-thru Sept. 22. The SMA also hosted a town hall meeting with commu-nity members. See Pages 3 and 12.

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CHAPLAIN’S CORNER | POWER OF PRAYER

Chaplain (Capt.) David A. HicksArmy Logistics University Chaplain

Psalm 23:4 – “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and staff comfort me.”

What makes warriors resilient? This question could be answered several differ-ent ways; but I would like to focus on spir-itual fitness. Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness states that spiritual fitness is one of the elements that build the human spirit inclusive of the diversity of the force.

What builds the human spirit? Again, several answers may be applied; the one I

will focus on is the power of prayer. In the Old Testament, the Bible intro-

duces a man named David. He was called a man after God’s own heart, but he did face his share of trouble. Some of it was self-inflicted, but he was able to bounce back from each trial and tribulation through the power of prayer. His relationship with God was his center of gravity. Most understand that the center of gravity helps us accom-plish objectives and if that is lost, the mis-sion is in jeopardy.

The mission here is joy. God wants everyone to have joy. He does not want life to beat people down. The Bible says in Nehemiah 8:10 “The joy of the Lord

is your strength.” Through each trial and tribulation; David was strengthened by the Lord and David was able to move forward.

In his book entitled “Resilient Warriors,” Robert Dees (retired U.S. Army major general) talks about the differences between tennis balls and eggs. He simply states that tennis balls will bounce and eggs will not. He then asks the question, “Which are you, an egg or a tennis ball?” Tennis balls bounce high when slammed on the ground; an egg will not. Eggs make a mess. If we are going to bounce high and not become a mess; then we might consid-er the power of prayer.

Authors T.W. Hunt and Claude V. King state 10 reasons to pray:

1. To spend time with God.2. To identify with God by becom-

ing like Him.3. To identify with God by working

together with Him.4. To gain strength to resist tempta-

tion.5. To be made right with God.6. To find forgiveness, mercy, and

grace.7. To learn God’s will.8. To offer sacrifices to God.9. To learn authority.10. To release God’s power. David found great comfort in the Lord

through prayer. His life was empowered and full of joy. He was able to walk through the valley of the shadow of death. He was able to bounce back from each trial and tribulation. Dees stated, “I challenge you to likewise embrace the benefits of such a per-sonal faith - before, during, and after trauma – in dealing with ongoing and future body slams of life. You, and those who journey this life with you, will be glad you did.”

Will you consider the power the prayer? God is a master carpenter. He wants to build you up and make you a resilient war-rior.

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I’m sorry to report that child identity fraud is alive and well in 2014. If anything, the prob-lem may be worsening as iden-tity thieves devise new methods to steal – and use – children’s personal information. Most com-monly, they’ll harvest kids’ dor-mant Social Security numbers and use them to illegally obtain jobs or open fraudulent bank and

credit accounts, mortgages or car loans.

Many victims don’t realize there’s a problem until they later apply for a student loan, bank account, job or apartment and are turned down because of the poor credit history someone else racked up. Some families are even hounded by collection agen-cies or arrested because the debts or criminal activities were so ex-treme.

There are no completely fool-

proof methods to protect your children’s identities, but here are some precautions people take:

While it’s tempting to simply not register your kids for SSNs until they turn 18, that’s not practical in today’s world. For one thing, they’ll need one to be claimed as dependents on your taxes. Families also may need SSNs for kids to obtain medical coverage or government services or to open bank accounts in their names.

Because each person’s SSN is unique, it’s not uncommon for schools, health care provid-ers, insurance companies, banks and others to require them as ID. However, don’t be afraid to ask:

• Why do they need to use an SSN – is there a legal require-ment?

• Will they accept alternative identification?

• What will happen if you don’t disclose it?

• What security precautions do they take with personal infor-mation?

• Will they agree not to use the SSN as a child’s personal identification number on corre-spondence, account statements or ID cards?

Watch for these clues that indi-cate a child’s personal data may have been compromised:

• They receive preapproved credit account offers.

• They receive calls or billing statements from collection agen-cies, creditors or government agencies.

• You’re unable to open a bank account in their name be-cause one already exists with the same SSN.

• They’re denied credit, em-ployment, a driver’s license or college enrollment for unknown or credit-related reasons.

Remember, there could be le-gitimate reasons why a child is receiving credit offers. For ex-ample, it could be a marketing outreach from an affiliate of a bank or because you opened a

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Character, commitment and competence are key to reducing sexual assaults and sui-cide among service members, according to the Army’s most senior noncommissioned officer.

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler visited Fort Lee Monday for his final walk-through of the Best Warrior Competition – set for Oct. 6-9 – and to hold a town hall session for more than 500 permanent party and advanced individual training Soldiers assigned here.

“I’m proud of your service and what you do,” he told the assembled troops. “Everyone in this room makes the top 1 percent of the American people … because (the other) 99 percent are either unwilling or unable to serve in the Army.

“However, being in the top 1 percent comes with additional responsibilities,” Chandler continued. “Those responsibili-ties mean we have a higher standard we are measured against. When we don’t meet the American peoples’ expectations, then we are called to be accountable for it.”

Chandler said part of the reason he de-cided to hold the town hall, which was not originally scheduled as part of his visit,

was to discuss concerns of the American public and lawmakers. Among them is the 50-percent increase in reports of sexual as-sault, according to a Pentagon survey re-leased in May.

“We’re going to talk about our Army profession and two things I think we can solve – sexual assaults and suicides,” he said. “I’m not going to show you the Army’s sexual assault or suicide preven-tion PowerPoint presentation. I’m trying to drive why we have challenges in this area due to a lack of understanding of what our profession says we must be known for.”

Throughout the briefing in the post the-ater, Chandler called upon various Soldiers and asked them to share their experiences in the Army. He encouraged them to dis-cuss the character, commitment and com-petence it takes to remain a professional in the armed forces. He further asked the NCOs in the audience if they were pro-fessionals and all agreed with that assess-ment.

“Everyone says they are a professional,” Chandler observed, “so why do we contin-ue to have challenges with sexual assault and suicide?”

Not trusting one another can be an un-derlying concern, and Chandler stressed the importance of battle buddies and oth-

ers in the Army Family speaking up when something is wrong.

“It all starts with do you know what you are supposed to do and are you doing it?” said Chandler. “It starts with battle bud-dies. Do you know one another? If you don’t or you’re not committed to that indi-vidual, then you’re not the professional you say you are.

“The first line of defense is not a PowerPoint slide,” he continued. “It’s you doing something. I can not affect change in the Army; I can give you policies and procedures and talk to you about them. But if you are not willing to do your part, and turn that discussion into action, then we will continue to keep floundering around with (sexual assaults and suicides).”

As part of the town hall, Chandler took several questions from the audience. Among the topics discussed were the Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention program, longevity in the Army and leading Soldiers.

One Mortuary Affairs Soldier shared a story of a master sergeant who was fast-tracked during his Army career and even earned drill sergeant of the year but still was being forced out under the Army’s drawdown program. Saying she wanted to be a “lifer,” she asked Chandler what she

could do to avoid facing the same situation down the road in her career.

“While I can’t tell you the exact reason this master sergeant is (being processed out), I have a few ideas,” he said. “While he may have been recognized for being the drill sergeant of the year, we have a lot of folks who want to continue doing the same thing (i.e. occupational specialties and as-signments) over and over. We don’t look for people to stay stagnant; we look for people who are willing to tackle other as-signments so they are broadly skilled.”

After the session, Chandler said he is thankful for the work the Combined Arms Support Command and Fort Lee has done for the upcoming Best Warrior Competition.

“I really want to tell Fort Lee and the leadership here how truly appreciative I am – as are the other senior noncommis-sioned officers and the officers of the Army – about their effort into turning this into the best they can possibly make it,” he said. “I’m very grateful for them, and proud of the folks who live and work and are associ-ated with the Fort Lee community.”

During the Best Warrior Competition, 28 individuals from 14 major Army com-mands around the world will compete for the titles of U.S. Army noncommissioned officer or Soldier of the year. The three day competition will include warrior tasks and battle drills, an Army Physical Fitness Test, a written exam, a military board ap-pearance and several other events. The winner will be announced during an eve-ning awards dinner on Oct. 9 at Fort Lee.

SMA discusses sexual assault,suicide during Lee town hall

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Ray-mond F. Chandler speaks to a packed crowd of Soldiers during a town hall session Monday at the Lee Theater. More than 500 permanent party and advanced individ-ual training troops attended the event, and many of them were given an op-portunity to take a photo with the SMA. Chandler also conducted a final walk-through of planned Best Warrior Competition events during his visit. The com-petition, which takes place Oct. 6-9, is sponsored by the SMA with Fort Lee be-ing the organizing agency and host of the competitors for the past 10 years.

Amy Perry


Weapons Registration Reminder All weapons brought on to Fort Lee for authorized activities such as hunting must be

registered in accordance with Paragraph 5 of Fort Lee Regulation 190-2. Individuals must be prepared to show their registration documents to law enforce-

ment, game warden, range control and/or FMWR representatives prior to obtain-ing authorization to conduct activities using firearms. Civilians visiting Fort Lee for the sole purpose of using the Privately Owned Weapons Range (located off of River Road) are exempt from this policy since this area is non-contiguous to the post cantonment area. The weapons registration office is located in the Soldier Support Center, room 113, and is open Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

For details, call (804) 765-7531 or 765-7645.

AFAP ConferenceCommunity input is being accepted for the 2014 Fort Lee Army Family Action

Plan Conference, which is slated for Oct. 7-9, at Liberty Chapel. The conference begins at 9 a.m. each day. Soldiers, family members, retirees and DOD Civilians may participate in the conference as volunteers and by submitting issues for consideration. Additional details can be found on the Army Community Service webpage at www.leemwr.com.

For questions and issue paper submissions at Fort Lee, email [email protected].

Exchange Scholarship ContestFour students will win a $5,000 scholarship in the Army and Air Force Exchange

Service Unilever Rewards of Caring Scholarship contest. To enter, authorized students in grades 6-12 with a 2.5 or higher grade-point average can submit an essay in English of 500 words or less explaining their involvement in the community and why their community is important to them.

Essays are due by Oct. 2 and should be mailed to Exchange Rewards of Caring Scholarship Contest, P.O. Box 7837, Melville, NY, 11775-7837.

KAHC Columbus Day Holiday Closure Kenner Army Health Clinic and Troop Medical Clinic 1 will be open Oct. 10 (train-

ing holiday) for patient care. The Mosier Consolidated Troop Medical Clinic will be closed Oct. 10. All Kenner services will be closed Oct. 13 in observance of Columbus Day. To reach the pediatric or adult on-call KAHC medical provider when the clinic is closed, contact the administrative officer of the day at (804) 734-9000.

All Kenner patients must obtain a referral before seeking care at an urgent care center or other network provider.

For an emergency, dial 9-1-1 or report to the closest emergency room.

Shop Road Gate Closure, New Gate HoursThe Shop Road Gate will be closed through Oct. 26 for repaving and upgrades, and

hours will be permanently adjusted at two other gates on Sept. 29.The full gate schedule after Sept. 29 will be:Lee Avenue: 5 a.m. - 8 p.m., Monday-Friday; closed weekends and federal holi-

days. • Mahone Avenue: 5 a.m. - 11 p.m., Monday-Friday; 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. weekends and federal holidays. • A Avenue: 5 a.m. - 8 p.m., Monday-Friday; closed weekends and federal holidays. • Shop Road: Closed until Oct. 27, then open 6 a.m. - 2 p.m., Monday-Friday; closed weekends and federal holidays (commercial vehicles only). • Sisisky Boulevard: Always open (main gate). • Jackson Circle: Always open to staff, residents and authorized guests. • Temple Avenue: 4:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., Monday-Friday for staff, residents and authorized guests; closed weekends and federal holi-days.

The new hours bring gate operations in line with available resources and help en-sure the safety and security of Fort Lee personnel, residents and visitors.

Information regarding access and gate hours at Fort Lee is available online at www.lee.army.mil – select “Travel & Arrival Information” under the “Visitors” menu.

Stephen J. BakerDirector Fort Lee Public Affairs Office

Five Fort Lee Soldiers are making a voluntary commitment to personal and community readiness by taking nearly 30 hours of special classes during National Preparedness Month. The Soldiers are at-tending Community Emergency Response Team training in Chesterfield County.

CERT members are volunteers trained to respond to a variety of disasters and emer-gency incidents within their communities. Ray George, a Chesterfield CERT instruc-tor, said having trained CERTs can espe-cially help a community during disasters that quickly overwhelm the capabilities of local first responders.

“I want to get a better understanding of how to deal with emergency situations,” said Sgt. 1st Class Gerald Wilfong, an instructor in the Ordnance School’s Track, Metal and Recovery Department. He added he also is learning how the civilian sector handles emergencies differently than the Army.

Wilfong said he learned of the course from his wife, who read about it in a recent issue of the Traveller. “I decided that this would be a good course to attend to benefit the community and my family,” he said.

He convinced four other noncommis-sioned officers to sign up for the class with him. For the past three weeks, the NCOs have been making the 30-minute ride on their motorcycles from Fort Lee to Chesterfield to

take advantage of the after-work training op-portunity.

Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Palmer, also a TMRD instructor, said even though the Army pro-vides a lot of readiness training, “taking the class helps us learn about the community op-erations and how to handle similar situations on the installation, as well as helping in our communities in a disaster.”

County resident Tom Enge said taking the classes with the Soldiers, who have shared examples of their Army training and real-world experiences, “adds a whole new ele-ment to the training.”

“They ask a lot of good questions,” said George.

According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s website, the pro-gram began by training community members for earthquake response operations. Under FEMA, it has grown to cover all types of di-sasters in communities around the country.

Chesterfield offers the training through-out the year with 6-9:30 p.m. classes, twice a week for four weeks. Topics include inci-dent command structure and organization, terrorism awareness, medical operations, fire safety and suppression, and search and res-cue. About 1,000 people have been trained through the local program so far.

“I recommend that others take this course to learn how to not only care for yourself and your family, but also to understand the pro-cess of what will happen when an emergency situation hits close to home,” Wilfong said.

Soldiers join community members for CERT training

Stephen J. BakerStaff Sgt. Addam Federoff, an Ordnance instructor, plays the role of “victim” dur-ing a Community Emergency Response Team class in Chesterfield County Sept. 17. Instructor Ray George shows county resident Tom Enge and other CERT stu-dents how to safely roll a victim over to assess injuries. Observing in the back are instructors Staff Sgt. Jeffery Palmer, Sgt. 1st Class Gerald Wilfong and Staff Sgt. Fabian Ernest, and Sgt. Tommy Dorsey, an NCO assigned to the Combined Arms Support Command.


Photos by Patrick Buffett

(TOP RIGHT) Command Sgt. Maj. Cynthia B. Howard, Trans-portation Corps Regimental CSM, gives remarks during the opening moments of the Women’s Equality Day 5K Walk/Run Friday in the parking lot of the U.S. Army Women’s Mu-seum. “Many doors have been opened for women” Howard said. “The Army (now allows) women to serve in combat roles and – just recently, as of Sept. 15 – females can volunteer for the United States Army Ranger train-ing assessment course at Fort Benning, Ga. ... I say hooah.” In closing, she said, “Let’s rededi-cate ourselves to closing the gaps that remain and continue to open the doors of opportunity for all women around the world.” (BELOW RIGHT) Participants of the walk/run pose for a photo during the concluding moments of the event. About 200 individu-als – both military and civilian – took part in the early morn-ing gathering. Most were from the Transportation School and Headquarters and Headquarters Company, CASCOM.

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Command Sgt. Maj. Cynthia Howard and 1st Sgt. Jo Sadler, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, CASCOM, first sergeant, cut the ceremonial cake during the closing cel-ebration of the 5K walk/run Friday.

Several representatives of the Fort Lee Equal Opportu-nity program participate in the walk/run. The event was originally scheduled for Aug. 29 (Women’s Equality Day is Aug. 26), but it was postponed.

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the staff of the Army Community Service Family Advocacy Program here has several activities scheduled to bring recog-nition to the observance.

“A lot of it will resemble last year’s information campaign,” noted Katrina Leverette, the Fort Lee DVAM coordina-tor and a domestic abuse victim advocate. “We’ll have displays throughout post and informational announcements through email and the Traveller. We also have scheduled two sporting events that will add elements of fun and camaraderie while bringing attention to this serious issue.”

The inaugural “Tackle” Domestic Violence Flag Football Tournament is set for Oct. 9, 1-4 p.m., at Williams Stadium. The 2nd annual “Kick” Domestic Violence Kickball Tournament is scheduled for Oct. 31, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., also at Williams Stadium. Military units or any other orga-nizations on post that would like to par-ticipate in either tournament are asked to contact Leverette at (804) 734-6378 or Tameika Rutherford at 734-6459.

The Fort Lee observance will be one of many among U.S. Army Installation Management Command garrisons. According to Col. Anthony Cox, director of IMCOM Family Advocacy Programs, it gives military leaders and married couples in the Army Family a chance to learn more about the factors that contribute to domes-tic abuse and the assistance that’s avail-able at most garrisons to prevent or resolve such disputes.

“I remember when I was first married,” said Cox. “Frankly, we went through all the usual growing pains. We also did some counseling and learned to identify our dif-ferences in communication. We realized that often tears (shed) or words spoken in frustration don’t need to be taken person-ally. This type of counseling helped me and my wife early in our marriage.”

Two issues that often contribute to do-mestic violence are finances and commu-nication, noted Novella Magwood, a fam-ily advocacy specialist at IMCOM. For

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tity theft has been committed, he and she can: • File a police report and keep a copy as proof of the

crime.• Contact the fraud units at the three major credit

bureaus for instructions: Equifax at (800) 525-6285, Experian at (888) 397-3742 and TransUnion at (800) 680-7289.

• Notify the Federal Trade Commission at (877) 438-4338, whose identity theft site contains information on fraud alerts, credit freezes, how to work with police and much more at www.ftc.gov.

• Ask Social Security at (800) 772-1213 whether any-one has reported income using your child’s SSN. Search “Identity Theft” at www.ssa.gov for information.

• Contact the IRS’ Identity Protection Unit at (800) 980-4490.

The FTC recommends contacting the three credit bu-reaus around your child’s 16th birthday to see whether they have credit reports on file. (There usually wouldn’t be un-less they’re an authorized user on one of your accounts.) If there is a report – and it has errors due to fraud or misuse – you’ll have time to correct it before your kid needs to use credit.

Warn your kids about the dangers of revealing personal information by phone, email or social networking. Don’t hesitate to monitor their accounts and install parental block-ing software. And remember, if they share your computer, a downloaded virus could infect your accounts as well.

THIEVES | Criminals target kids’ identitiesContinued from page 2

Any persons or firms with debts owed to or having just claim against the estate of Sgt. 1st Class John Leon Head, deceased, formerly of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 23rd Quartermaster Brigade, Fort Lee, must contact 1st Lt. Ryan C. Smith, the summary court mar-tial officer for the Soldier. Call (804) 734-6206 or [email protected].

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example, young Soldiers who have just PCS’d can quickly get into financial trou-ble upon arrival at their new duty station.

“They’re young and maybe have money in their account for the first time in their lives. The temptation to spend on recre-ation or vanity items is too great for many,” said Magwood. “If the couple is not direct-ly communicating about managing money and credit cards, often the discussion turns to shouting.”

Touting the ACS network of advocates and informational experts, Magwood said assistance with money management is just one of many “support mechanisms” avail-able.

“Post traumatic stress is another prob-lem (that can) become a heavy burden on the family,” said Magwood. “Soldiers are encouraged to seek help through their chain of command, but many times, we see it in family advocacy first. We are an extra pair of eyes that can steer Soldiers in the right direction for the help they need.”

Family advocacy works best when Soldiers or family members come to the counselors early – before things get out of hand, and the police or command has to get involved, Magwood emphasized. In addi-tion to the FAP program, military couples can be referred to the Chaplain Family Life Center or the family advocacy treatment providers at on-post medical treatment fa-cilities. Both offer marital and family thera-py and they can help individuals cope with major issues like stress, isolation, deploy-ment separation and parenthood.

“One of (the Family Advocacy Program’s) best customers is the expectant mother,” said Magwood. “This is the time to get her and the father into a class to-gether and teach them what they will face when baby comes home. Through the New Parent Support Program, often we can help set the mood and the tempo in the home and really engage the father in the parent-ing process.”

Other types of assistance offered through ACS and its affiliated programs include an-ger management, Army Emergency Relief, family counseling home visits, couples re-treats (organized by chapel programs), and more.

“Domestic Violence Awareness Month is an opportunity to seriously advertise these programs and encourage couples to seek help before marital disputes escalate into violent outbursts,” Leverette said. “The biggest obstacle to that, of course, is getting past the stigma of ‘seeking help.’ Many Soldiers fear that others will think badly of them or that their commander will take action against them if they reveal mar-ital problems. Or they may see themselves as ‘broken.’

“Fortunately, the Army environment is changing,” she concluded. “Thanks to command emphasis and awareness cam-paigns like the one coming up in October, many are now viewing requests for coun-seling and other assistance as a sign of wis-dom and courage. It’s seeking help before it becomes a problem that could adversely impact a career.”

– ACS Family Advocacy and staff reports

OBSERVANCE | Post plans activities to increase domestic violence awarenessContinued from page 6

File PhotoKaterina Thornton, ACS team, races home with her teammates cheering her on during the preliminary game versus 832nd Ordnance Battalion during the “Kick Domestic Violence” kickball tournament last year at Williams Stadium.

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Ray KozakewiczCol. Paul K. Brooks, Fort Lee Garrison commander, and Sparky the Firedog congratulate each other after signing the 2014 Fort Lee Fire Prevention Week Proclamation Monday at Child Development Center-Multi-Purpose. About 140 children and staff members from the center attended the ceremony. The children were given fire caps and many took advantage of the opportunity to meet Sparky. “Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives” is the theme of the Oct. 5-11 observance. A variety of fun and educational fire safety activities are slated for children and other Fort Lee community members during the week and beyond by the Fort Lee Directorate of Emergency Services.

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The dates and locations for some of the key interactive events and educational programs are as follows:

Community CentersOct. 8, 4-5:30 p.m., Washington Grove/

Monroe Manor Oct. 15, 4-5:30 p.m., Jefferson Terrace/

Harrison Villa Oct. 22, 4-5:30 p.m., Adams Chase/Madison

Park Oct. 29, 4-5:30 p.m., Jackson CircleCDC Story Time VisitsOct. 6, 10 a.m., Yorktown Drive CDC ; 2 p.m.,

Multi-Purpose CDCOct. 8, 10 a.m., Battle Drive CDC; 2 p.m.,

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Hometown: Charles City County

Place of duty: Kenner Army Health Clinic

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working environment? “It is very different from working in the civilian sector. The training is end-less.”

One thing you can’t live without: “Jesus Christ. I rely heavily on my faith.”

Dream vacation: “I would like to go on an Alaskan cruise. I have heard it is one of the best cruises.”

Pet peeve: “Rude peo-ple.”

Favorite quote: “‘Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle.’”- Plato

Favorite author:

“Nicholas Sparks. The characters in his books are ordinary people who you can relate to.”

Worst fear: “Becoming medically incapacitated and having to rely on others to take care of me.”

Talent: “Writing poetry.”Hobbies: “Reading,

writing poetry and bak-ing.”

Qualities you admire in others: “Honesty and a willingness to help others.”

What do you expect from your leaders? “Honesty, communication and accountability.”

What is something peo-ple would be surprised to know about you?

“I am a Native

American. A proud mem-ber of the Chickahominy Indian Tribe.”

Future aspirations: “I want to constantly strive to be a better version of my-self. Once I retire, I would like to volunteer at a clinic for the underprivileged.”

– Compiled by Tereasa Wade, Public Affairs

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Sergeant Major of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III completed his last walk-

through Monday in preparation for the Army Best Warrior Competition scheduled to take place here Oct. 6-9.

The 2014 Department of the Army Noncommissioned Officer and Soldier of the Year Competition, commonly known as Best Warrior, is a SMA event that tests how well Soldiers perform in a number of field and administrative tasks. In its 13th iteration, Best Warrior has been held here yearly since 2003

Chandler, presiding over his fourth such event, said Fort Lee has more than fulfilled its role as the pe-rennial home of Best Warrior.

“The leadership here at Fort Lee has put a tremendous amount of ef-fort into taking the vision and turning it into reality,” he said after the walk-through. “I am extremely impressed not only with the event itself, but the Soldiers and leaders who are partici-pating in it to make it happen. I’m very, very satisfied with what we’re doing.”

The installation provides logisti-cal support for the event to include exercise facilities, vehicles, support personnel such as testers and role-players, and a myriad of administra-tive functions. Preparation for Best Warrior typically starts the week following the awards ceremony and totals a substantial amount of man-hours.

During his visit, Chandler spent much of his time at the installa-tion range training complex where the majority of the events will take place. He was presented with dry runs of certain events and questioned testers, support personnel and the various noncommissioned officers about the smallest details. At the Army Physical Fitness Test site, for example, he encouraged testers to “uphold the standards” no matter what the circumstances, “because that’s what we told them we would do as NCOs.”

When he wasn’t focused on Best Warrior, Chandler engaged support personnel in good-natured small talk, inquiring about their jobs, their hometowns and their plans for pro-

fessional development. Speaking with a young specialist about his educational goals at the medical test site, he pointed out the Soldier lacked an adequate plan and said the “next time I see you; you will have taken care of it.”

The SMA, who has implemented major changes to the competition during his tenure, didn’t talk much about the nature of the events, which typically cover a number of Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills – a list of skills the Army deems are essential to survivability on the battlefield. He

did say he looks forward to seeing the amount of effort the warriors put into the contest.

“When you see these troopers over a few days working their tails off to do the best they possibly can to represent their organizations and themselves,” he said, “it’s that spirit, that pride, the idea that, hey, ‘I’m out here competing amongst the best of the best.’ Really, for me, that’s what makes the whole thing count.”

Command Sgt. Maj. Terry E. Parham Sr., CASCOM and Fort Lee CSM, accompanied Chandler during his roughly two-hour range visit. As head of the Best Warrior preparation

and support operations here, he said the installation has plenty of support in making this year’s competition an outstanding one.

“This will be a great event,” he said following the walk-though. “Even though it will take place at Fort Lee, we have a lot of partners

to support it to in-clude our partners at the Department of the Army and the U.S. Army Forces Command. The bot-tom line is that we have a lot of help in making this the best competition period.”

Members of FORSCOM’s 7th T r a n s p o r t a t i o n Brigade based at Joint Base Langley-Eustis are playing a significant support role in this year’s Best Warrior. Parham also pointed out the work of CASCOM G3 Sgt. Maj. Donna

King and her success in coordinating the support and operations.

Twenty-eight warriors – 14 NCOs and 14 Soldiers – representing the Army’s major commands are ex-pected for Best Warrior. The winner will be announced at an awards cer-emony scheduled on the final day.

Sergeant Major of the Army inspects Best Warrior preparations(COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE) Sergeant Major of the Army Raymond Chandler III, front-left, accompanied by Command Sgt. Maj. Terry E. Parham Sr, CAS-COM CSM, and Sgt. Maj. Donna King, CASCOM G3 SGM, walks to an event station during his Best Warrior walk-through here Sept. 22. • Chandler talks to a noncommis-sioned officer about event details. • With a disarming sense of humor, Chandler explains his requirements to Staff Sgt. Kyle Williard at the land navigation station.

Photos by T. Anthony Bell

Other Sports Day events and overall winners not pictured on this page in-clude: the tire flip, Victor Company; tug-of-war, Victor Company; and a spades card tournament, Romeo Company. The overall champion for the 2014 Sports Day is Victor Company. Also competing was Juliet Company, 262nd QM Bn. To see photos of their team events, visit www.facebook.com/Juliet-Company-262nd-QM-Bn-23rd-QM-Bde.

SPORTS DAY

(BELOW) Pvt. Darrin Brown, Charlie Com-pany, 262nd Quartermaster Battalion, gains yardage with a quarterback keeper play during a flag football game that was part of a battalion Sports Day competition Friday at Williams Stadium. The event included a wide variety of competitive events and, according to organization leaders, it promoted team-work, camaraderie and unit pride. In the flag football photo, “Charlie Rock” is competing against Victor Company. The overall winner of the overall event was Uniform Company. (RIGHT) Pvt. Nicholas Swan from Romeo Company connects with a low pitch and nets a triple after a flubbed catch in the outfield during a softball contest that was part of Sports Day. Charlie Company was the overall winner of the softball tourney.

(LEFT) Pfc. Shady Erhorn carries the baton for Charlie Company during a 4X4 relay race that was part of the 262nd Quartermaster Battalion Sports Day competition Friday. The “Charlie Rock” Soldiers won the track and field portion of the sporting event. (BELOW) Advanced indi-vidual training Soldiers from Uniform and Victor companies battle for the basketball champion-ship title during Sports Day. The cacophony of cheers from the Clark Fitness Center bleachers was deafening as the “U-Pride” team posted a 31-28 win over their opponents and claimed the top honors.

(ABOVE) Competing for Victor Company, Pvt. Shannon Seipp tosses a bean bag toward a target during the preliminary rounds of a cornhole contest that was part of the 262nd Quartermaster Battalion Sports Day competition. Seipp and her fellow “Victor Vikings” took the top title for the event. (LEFT) Pvt. George Fang from Romeo Company connects with a set shot and puts points on the board with a successful kill during a volleyball match-up that was part of Sports Day. The “Romeo Ruff Ryderz” took the top title for Volleyball.

Photos by Patrick Buffett



In middle school, the three made a pact – at-tend high school togeth-er, play football together, enroll in college together

and follow the same career path.“We were in the eighth grade

sitting at a table, and we planned our whole lives out right there that day in class,” recalled Pvt. DeAndre Kinlaw, a member of the trio.

One could argue their ambi-tions were simply notions of pre-adolescent romanticism, but it was far more than that.

It was about extending their reach far beyond the familiar, ac-tively pursuing goals and draw-ing inspiration from each other along the way. Those dynamics also played part in the decision to take the plan one step further, joining the Army National Guard and completing basic combat and advanced individual training to-gether as members of the same units.

The three 19-year-olds – Pvt. Joshua Anderson, Kinlaw and Pfc. Derek Jones – graduated Sept. 10 after completing the Quartermaster School’s Food Service Specialist Course as mem-bers of Tango Company, 266th Quartermaster Battalion. They are currently on leave in their home-town of Jacksonville, Fla.

Capt. Constance Marable, com-mander, Tango Co., manages on average more than 400 Soldiers at any one time. It’s not every day she comes across Soldiers from the same school, and she said they should be commended for accomplishing such lofty goals. More importantly, she said their shared experiences demonstrate resiliency, teamwork and com-mon purpose – attributes critical to soldiering.

“My initial reaction when I heard that they were in middle school together and all the way through to college was sobering,” she said. “Then I thought of things like ‘band of brothers,’ ‘team’ and a ‘deep appreciation of bond’ – the very things that complete the

total Soldier concept and the main ingredient needed to cultivate ex-ceptional leaders.”

They met as residents of Palmdale, a working class neigh-borhood in the north central por-tion of Jacksonville. While attend-ing Ribault Middle School, they found that their ways and person-alities were eerily similar.

“We’re the same person,” said Kinlaw. “We just look different. We can all be thinking about the same things then one of us will say it out loud.”

The three also came from strong supportive families. Kinlaw and Jones said their mothers were in-fluential. “My mama didn’t play,” said Jones, shaking his head in a manner that suggested he would never defy her. “She didn’t want me on the streets and wanted me to get an education.” Anderson said the men in his family, includ-ing his dad, kept him focused. “My father was a straight discipli-narian,” he said.

Sharing a deep interest in sports, the youngsters used their

athletic talents to support their academic goals and other aspira-tions, despite living in an environ-ment where negative temptations lurked at every corner and dreams were often squashed. They earned spots on the football and track and field team rosters at Ribault High School, feeding off each’s positive energies.

“They were positive role mod-els,” said Jones of his friends. “There were times when I didn’t want to do this or that, but they were always motivating me to do better, to be positive and continue to drive on.”

Jones said all of them had en-deavored to gain football scholar-ships in high school then attend an NCAA Division 1 school. Jones was heavily recruited but neither of the three departed high school with an athletic scholar-ship. As a result, they all settled upon attending Florida A&M University in Tallahassee. The experience was less than ideal as each struggled with financial and other issues. Jones remembers

his tribulation well:“I would stay in the library until

4 in the morning and had a class at 9 (a.m.),” he recalled. “There was so much pressure and so much go-ing on. I was always thinking how I’m going to pay for school; how was I going to pay it back.”

The preoccupation with financ-es had a negative effect on each, amplifying an inadequate support network. A military solution to their dilemma came to light dur-ing a late-night basketball shoot-around. “I presented an idea (to join the military) to Derek,” said Anderson. “As soon as I said it, Derek said ‘Man, I was just think-ing about that. That’s something I want to do too.’”

Jones and Anderson made a decision to enlist and informed Kinlaw, who had already taken steps to join the school’s ROTC program to support his educa-tional efforts. They had no service preference and wound up enlisting in the Florida National Guard be-cause “they were the only ones to pick up (the phone),” said Kinlaw.

Upon making their decision, the three informed the recruiter they were in school and needed a way to pay for tuition and oth-er expenses. Joining the Florida Guard would be a good decision, said the sergeant, because it “pays a 100-percent tuition” immedi-ately following AIT,” said Kinlaw.

In retrospect, added Kinlaw, the decision had divine interven-tion written all over it. “I think it was God,” he said, “because that (the Florida Guard) was the only office that picked up (the tele-phone). They were the last ones we called.”

Jones provided more context about the decision. “We’ve been through a lot together – a lot of ups and downs; more downs than ups,” said Jones. “I feel like join-ing is our stepping stone to being where we want to be in life right now.”

To do that, all three made some personal sacrifices. Each had different majors and could have pursued military occupational specialties that supported their ac-ademic interests, but food service was the only one that provided the opportunity for the three to stay together.

“I couldn’t imagine going through basic training without them,” said Kinlaw.

That statement brought to light the innocence of three young mid-dle school kids who probably had no concept of foresight or the in-herent difficulties of growing up. Whatever agreement they made as school-agers, they never imagined the blessings they have today.

“I thought that we would be friends just for a little bit (of time) and then we would prob-ably meet new ones,” said Jones. “They say you meet your real friends in college, but that re-ally didn’t happen. I met my real friends in middle school.

Jones, Kinlaw and Anderson are scheduled to attend airborne school together in the very near future and will be assigned to the 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne). The three also have plans to attend Florida International University for the spring semester.

SHARED JOURNEY

Pfc. Derek Jones, Pvt. Joshua Anderson and Pvt. DeAndre Kinlaw pose for pic-tures during the week of their graduation as members of Tango Company, 266th Quartermaster Battalion.

T. Anthony Bell

Food service Soldiers inseparable since 8th grade


Tereasa WadeKAHC Public Affairs Officer

Kenner Army Health Clinic will participate in the 2014 Fort Lee Retiree Appreciation Day ac-tivities set for Saturday, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., at the Soldier Support Center, 1401 B Avenue.

Col. Thomas S. Bundt, KAHC commander, will be a guest speak-

er. As a health care administrator and a senior leader in the Army Medical Department, Bundt un-derstands the issues surround-ing the complexities of health care and the potential impact of changes to the delivery of care within the Fort Lee community. He continues to support programs that promote the readiness of the force and ensures the welfare of

all Soldiers (active, reserve and retired) and their families.

Kenner also will conduct a benefits fair consisting of display tables manned by clinic represen-tatives. This is a chance for RAD participants to learn more about the pharmacy, Army Wellness Center, proper disposal of medi-cations, disease management, nu-trition, patient safety, Eagle Eye

Clinic and Preventive Medicine. Health services that will be pro-vided at the event include blood pressure checks and influenza (flu) and pneumonia vaccines. Participants also will be able to sign up for Relay Health and TRICARE Online.

Remember, any recent re-tiree is eligible to enroll in TRICARE Prime. There will be a TRICARE Service Center representative as well as health benefits advisors on hand to as-sist eligible individuals with en-rollment.

Kenner’s agenda for the event is robust and promises to be in-

formative and exciting to many. Hopefully, Team Lee retirees will take full advantage of this “one stop” opportunity.

KAHC continues its efforts to ensure readiness through high quality, customer-focused and cost-effective primary care by managing customer needs in an integrated system for health.

Clinic representatives look forward to seeing their retired beneficiaries at this year’s RAD program.

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Contributed PhotoSgt. Maj. John Pack Jr. poses with his wife, Lis, and daughter, Natalie, during a Sept. 12 retirement ceremony at the Regimental Club. For the past two years, Pack has served as the Transportation Corps Regiment proponency SGM in the Office of the Chief of Transportation. His 30-year service career included multiple deployments and senior-level staff positions.

Contributed PhotoAirmen of the 345th Training Squadron at Fort Lee proudly pose for a photo to celebrate the U.S. Air Force 67th birthday Sept. 18. To recognize this achievement, the Airmen display many of the 6,700 nonperishable food products and personal hygiene items they collected to distribute in the local community. Squadron leaders said they believe it is important to instill in Airmen the importance of the number one Air Force core value “Service Before Self.” Airmen who are waiting to start training at Fort Lee volunteer their 8-hour days at the Petersburg National Battlefield, helping at the post Outdoor Recreation Center, stocking and distributing food at the local food pantry, playing the victim role dur-ing the installation fire and rescue department mass casualty drills and donating record amounts of blood to the Armed Services Blood Program at Portsmouth Naval Medical Center.


A key element of disaster preparedness is knowing how you would be notified and what immediate steps need to be taken when you hear an emergency warning.

“If you don’t know what you’re looking or listening for, it’s harder to recognize it when a serious incident is occurring,” not-ed Thomas Loden, installation emergency manager for the Fort Lee Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security. “Furthermore, there’s no such thing as a single, all-encompassing alert system; so, it’s important to know where the gaps ex-ist and have a plan for spreading the word so every community member is aware of what’s happening.”

Fort Lee uses a “family of systems” to ensure that everyone receives timely no-tification of a pending or ongoing natural or man-made emergency. According to Loden, the goal of mass warning and no-tification is to ensure that everyone who lives, works, trains or transits the instal-lation is notified within 10 minutes of an event.

“The head of the family is the exterior voice speaker network, which many indi-viduals on post hear every Wednesday af-ternoon and evening when we (the installa-tion operations center) conduct a test of the equipment,” Loden said. “Exterior voice is multidirectional and is designed for those outside of a structure to hear the warning message and take appropriate action such as seeking shelter due to an impending event.”

A variety of factors can impact the exte-rior voice network’s range including wind, atmospheric conditions, ambient noise and malfunctioning equipment. “That’s a big reason why we conduct weekly tests. It fa-miliarizes the community with the system and helps us identify range and operation-

al issues. We always encourage individu-als to call or send an email to us if they’re having a hard time hearing the system or notice that a speaker is broken.”

Many administrative buildings and customer service facilities on post also are equipped with the interior voice sys-tem. Its features include flashing lights, a warning alarm and local messaging for fire and other emergencies.

“The IOC can select individual build-ings, targeted zones on the installation or the entire collection of facilities that have interior voice capability,” Loden ex-plained. “That gives us a lot of flexibility in tailoring emergency alerts to the situa-tion, i.e., bomb threats, active-shooter in-cidents, and so on. Facility managers also have the ability to activate their building’s warning system during an emergency. It’s a multifunctional system and the IOC can provide training for building occupants and managers upon request.”

Key leaders on the installation receive emergency notification via email and are encouraged to further distribute that in-formation to others, particularly at sub-ordinate levels. “Remember, LeeKey email traffic does not reach everyone on the installation or every individual on the primary email exchange server,” Loden said. “Not getting important information is worse than possible duplication of mes-sages, so communicating vertically and horizontally is imperative.”

A great source of information during weather-related emergencies is the IOC’s status update hotline – (804) 765-2679 – Loden continued. It is updated twice a day when incidents occur that result in the early release of post employees, delays in opening times, closures and/or hazardous road conditions. “That resource is nor-

mally used in conjunction with the notices that appear on local television and radio networks,” he said. “In those instances, we only control the information that’s being provided. How it’s presented is up to the network, and they all do it differently, so the time we send it and when it’s actually announced can significantly vary.”

Lastly, “AtHoc” is the youngest member of the installation’s mass warning system. It is a computer-driven program specifi-cally designed to send multiple emergency notices to subscribers through the official on-post computer network, cellphones (voice and text), email, home phones and more. Training sessions for command groups and other office teams is under way. According to Loden, additional details and self-registration information will appear in a near-future edition of the Traveller. Post employees with access to the main Fort

Lee network also will receive a self-regis-tration link and instructions in their office email in the coming weeks.

“In summary, the DPTMS team – acting on behalf of installation leaders – is do-ing everything it can to ensure residents, employees and visitors are notified as quickly as possible if an emergency situ-ation poses a threat to the safety and well-being of our community members,” Loden said. “In return, we ask everyone on post to increase their awareness … take the time to listen when messages are relayed and take the appropriate action based upon the response plans that should be in writing, rehearsed and well-publicized. Never as-sume that it’s ‘only a test’ of the system; disasters can strike anytime and every sec-ond counts.”

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Fort Lee ‘family of systems’key to emergency notification

Contributed PhotoA military member inputs details into the AtHoc system. Fort Lee is implementing this program across the installation.

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Recent events that have made national headlines such as the death of the enter-tainer Robin Williams and the Fort Lee Soldier who shot herself in the CASCOM headquarters building, have again shone a spotlight on the problem of suicide. Combined with the Army-wide statistic for self-inflicted fatalities, it paints a grim picture.

In 2013, 301 Soldiers in the total Army (active, National Guard and Reserve) took their own lives. While this was a decrease from the 325 deaths by suicide in 2012, it was hardly a cause for celebration.

The suicide rates for the military, and for the Army in particular, began increas-ing to record levels every year since 2005, with 2012 being the peak year.

According to a report from the Pentagon, the rate for full-time Soldiers during 2012 rose to 29.7 deaths per 100,000 (22.7 per 100,000 for all full-time service mem-bers), which was well above the 25.1 per 100,000 rate for civilians from a similar age group in 2010.

By comparison, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the overall national suicide rate was 12.1 per 100,000 in 2010 (though it climbs to 19.9 per 100,000 among men).

Several risk factors make suicide more likely. They include: having depression or severe anxiety; alcohol or substance abuse; having a serious medical condition or pain; experiencing a highly stressful event such as loss of a loved one, financial trouble or trouble with the law; prolonged stress due to relationship conflicts, ha-rassment or bullying, or unemployment;

Suicide preventionawareness saves lives

KENNER CONNECTION | WATCH FOR WARNING SIGNS exposure to another person’s suicide or to graphic accounts of a suicide; and access to lethal means during a time of increased risk.

People who die by suicide usually show some indication of immediate risk before attempting to kill themselves.

Recognizing warning signs can help save a life. They include talking about wanting to kill themselves, buying a gun or hoarding medicine, talking about a suicide plan, feeling hopeless, feeling trapped in an intolerable situation, feeling humiliated, losing interest in things, be-coming socially isolated, acting irritable or agitated, or showing rage.

If anyone is aware that someone they know is at risk for suicide, it is vital to act immediately.

Remember the acronym ACE – Ask the person if he/she is thinking about sui-cide (A), Care for that individual by ex-pressing concern about him/her (C), and Escort them to a behavioral health clinic or hospital emergency room for evalua-tion and intervention (E). Do not leave that person alone!

According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, research has found

that educating general practitioners about depression and the use of antidepressants, limiting access to lethal means, following up with those who attempt suicide in the weeks and months following the attempt, use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and conducting screening for depression and suicide risk have been shown to reduce suicide rates.

To become more informed about sui-cide prevention, consider attending an ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) program offered at Fort Lee. The point of contact for that train-ing is U.S. Public Health Service Capt. Kerima Gibbons at (804) 734-9623. The Department of Behavioral Health at Kenner Army Health Clinic at (804) 734-9623 or 734-9143) and Military One Source at 1-800-342-9647 also can pro-vide information.

For those seeking immediate help re-garding suicidal thinking, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 (TALK) or go the near-est hospital emergency room.

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LOCAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE FORT LEE COMMUNITY

Retiree Appreciation Day | Sept. 27

The annual Fort Lee Retiree Appreciation Day is set for Sept. 27, 8:30 a.m., at the Soldier Support Center, 1401 B Ave.

The guest speaker is Teresa W. Gerton, deputy assistant secretary for policy at the Veterans’ Employment and Training Service, Department of Labor.

For details, call (804) 734-6555.

Drug Take Back Day | Sept. 27

Fort Lee community members can turn in their unused and expired prescription and non-prescription medications for safe disposal, Sept. 27, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at Kenner Army Health Clinic, building 1400, A Avenue parking lot.

All active duty military, reservists,

family members, civilian employees and retirees can anonymously turn in any sort of medication or prescription drug during this event. This national effort ad-dresses one of America’s deadliest haz-ards – unused and/or outdated medica-tions found in nearly every home across the country.


Final 2014 TARP Briefing | Sept. 30

The final Threat Awareness and Reporting Program Briefings for 2014 are scheduled for Sept. 30, 9 a.m., at the Lee Theater or 1 p.m. at Dickerson Auditorium, building 12500, Army Logistics University.

This training is a mandatory annual re-quirement for all military personnel and DOD Civilian employees.


‘The Little Mermaid, Jr.’ | Oct. 3-5

The KidKapers production of “The

Little Mermaid, Jr.” opens Oct. 3, 7 p.m. for three performances at the Lee Theater, 4300 Mahone Ave.

The other performances are Oct. 4 and Oct. 5, 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 and are available at the door. The show features a colorful storyline full of familiar char-acters. The production includes a cast of 37 young and young at heart actors.


Yard Sale at Fort Lee Scout Hut | Oct. 3

The Scouts at Fort Lee will have a yard sale Oct. 3, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., at the Scout Hut, building 4000, corner of B Avenue and 17th Street.


Kenner 5K Volksmarch, Health Promotion | Oct. 4

Kenner Army Health Clinic will host its annual Volksmarch and Health Fair Oct. 4, 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. The start and finish

of the free event will be at the clinic’s A Avenue parking lot.

The routes will take the walkers and runners through the trails of Petersburg National Battlefield. Kenner also will kick-off the Surgeon General’s 26-week Performance Triad Challenge that day to raise awareness of the Performance Triad.

For details, call (804) 734-9086 or 734-9186.

Fort Lee Biketober Fest | Oct. 9

The CASCOM Progressive Motorcycle Program will host a Biketober Fest event, Oct. 9, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., at the Motorcycle Safety Facility between A and Mahone avenues.

The free event is open to Soldiers of CASCOM, families and DOD Civilians. Participants can view different demon-strations of motorcycle skills.

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GI Film Festival at Fort Lee | Oct. 15

Fort Lee will host the U.S. Army G.I. Film Festival Oct. 15, 6:30-11:15 p.m., at Williams Stadium. Known as “Sundance for the Troops,” the free event will present a selection of critical-ly acclaimed movies including “Spitfire 944,” “GI Joe Retaliation,” “Nothing Real,” “The Jockstrap Raiders,” “Last Call” and “Travis: A Soldier’s Story.” The first movie begins at 7:15 p.m. It is the only film festival in the world dedi-cated to honoring active duty military, veterans and their families. It is open to the Fort Lee community.

The rain date is Oct. 16.For details, call (804) 765-3176.

Read-2-Rover | Oct. 20The Read-2-Rover program will re-

sume Oct. 20, 5-6 p.m., at the Fort Lee Community Library.

Pre-registration is no longer required. It is open to all ages and children under 15 must be accompanied by a parent or guard-ian.

All families in the community are wel-

come. The library is located on the 2nd floor of Army Logistics University, build-ing 12420, 34th Street.


Financial Readiness | Ongoing

A variety of free financial readiness courses are offered monthly at the ACS building on Mahone Avenue. The next class dates and topics are as follows:

Personal Finance Management, Oct. 1; Consumer Advocacy, Oct. 2; PCS Move, Oct. 3; Debt Liquidation, Oct. 7; TSP, Oct. 8; Basic Money Management, Oct. 9; Planning for Baby, Oct. 10; Auto Purchase and Insurance, Oct. 15; Home Buying, Oct. 16; Budget and Record Keeping, Oct. 17; Credit Card Debt, Oct. 17; Financial Planning, Oct. 23; and Developing a Spending Plan, Oct. 24.

The classes meet from 1-3 p.m.For details and registration, call (804)

734-6388.

Title 1 Orientation at PGCS | Sept. 26

A Title 1 Prince George County School parent orientation meeting is scheduled for Sept. 26, 2-3 p.m., at the Beazley Elementary School Reading Lab, 6700 Courthouse Road.

Parents who plan to attend must sign in at the main office. A parent advisory meet-ing will follow the orientation.

For details, email Deborah McBride at [email protected].

Hopewell OktoberFest | Sept. 26

The Historic Hopewell Foundation will sponsor its first Oktoberfest, Sept. 26, 5:30-9:30 p.m., at Weston Manor, 400 Weston Lane. The event is a fundraiser for the foundation’s multiple involvements in preservation of area history.

Tickets are $25 per person and include authentic German food, drinks, music and other entertainment.


Chesterfest Features KidsZone, Bands | Sept. 27

The 13th Annual ChesterFest is set for Sept. 27, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., at the Chester Village Green.

This family event will feature a KidsZone, 150 vendors, the World Champion Pie Eating Contest, several bands, a dog show and more.

For details, visit http://chesterfest.org/ChesterFest/Welcome.

Free Admission Public Parks Day | Sept. 27

All National Park Service sites in-cluding Petersburg National Battlefield will waive entrance fees in recognition of National Public Lands Day Sept. 27.

It is the nation’s largest, single-day volunteer event for public lands in the United States. Volunteers are needed to help clear trails, collect invasive plants, remove trash and plant trees.

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Battle of Peebles Farm Event | Sept. 27-28

Petersburg National Battlefield, work-ing in partnership with Civil War Trust, will present a variety of programs focusing on the Battle of Peebles Farm, Sept. 27-28, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., at several locations.

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Petersburg Park Slavery to Freedom Tour | Sept. 27

A Ranger-guided van tour of Civil War sites associated with the changing status of African-Americans during the mid-1800s is set for Sept. 27, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., at the Petersburg National Battlefield, 5001 Siege Road.

This free tour occurs on National Public Lands Day when entrance fees are waived. Reservations are required.

For details, contact Park Ranger Robert Webster at (804) 732-3531 ext. 200.

Midlothian Coal Industry Tours | Sept. 27

Two family friendly tours of local coal industry sites will be take place Sept. 27, at Midlothian Mines Park, 13286 North Woolridge Road.

A guides park tour is set for 10-11 a.m.

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An excursion to the Midlothian Mines Grove Shaft site will be offered from 2-4 p.m. The cost is $10. Visitors will explore the area searching for caches and engage in a scavenger hunt.

For registration and details, call (804) 748-1623.

Preschool Program at Enon Library | Oct. 1

A program for pre-schoolers – “Box-It-Up! Your Box Castle” – is set for Oct. 1, 10:30-11:30 a.m., at the Enon Public Library, 1801 Enon Church Road, Chester.

The free session for children, 2-5 years old, will show participants what can be done with a cardboard box.


Norfolk Zoo Military Appreciation Day | Oct. 12

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Sponsored by the USO of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia, the free day for military families will include chil-dren’s games, inflatable rides, face paint-ing and more.

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