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ARMY NEWS SERVICE

Special agents from the Army CriminalInvestigation Command are once againwarning Internet users worldwide to be ex-tra vigilant and not to fall prey to Internetscams or impersonation fraud – especiallyscams promising true love, but only endingup breaking hearts and bank accounts.

Criminal Investigation Command, knownas CID, continues to receive hundreds of re-ports from people worldwide of variousscams involving persons pretending to beU.S. Soldiers serving in Afghanistan or else-where, according to CID special agents.

The victims are most often unsuspectingwomen, 30 to 55 years old, who think theyare romantically involved on the Internetwith American Soldiers, when in fact theyare being cyber-robbed by perpetratorsthousands of miles away, they said.

“We cannot stress enough that peopleneed to stop sending money to personsthey meet on the Internet and claiming tobe in the U.S. military,” said Chris Grey,Army CID’s spokesman. “It is heart-breaking to hear these stories over andover again of people who have sent thou-sands of dollars to someone they havenever met and sometimes have nevereven spoken to on the phone.”

The majority of the “romance scams,”as they have been dubbed, are being per-petrated on social media, dating-typewebsites where unsuspecting females arethe main target, he said.

The criminals are pretending to be U.S.servicemen, routinely serving in a combatzone. The perpetrators will often take thetrue rank and name of a U.S. Soldier who ishonorably serving his country somewherein the world, marry that up with some pho-tographs of a Soldier off the Internet, andthen build a false identity to begin prowl-ing the Internet for victims, Grey said.

“We have even seen instances where theSoldier was killed in action and the crookshave used that hero’s identity to perpe-trate their twisted scam,” said CID SpecialAgent Matthew Ivanjack, who has fieldedhundreds of calls and emails from victims.

The scams often involve carefully word-ed romantic requests for money from thevictim to purchase special laptop com-puters, international telephones, militaryleave papers and transportation fees tobe used by the fictitious “deployed Sol-dier” so their false relationship can contin-ue. The scams include asking the victim to

send money, often thousands of dollars ata time, to a third party address.

Once victims are hooked, the criminalscontinue their ruse.

“We’ve even seen instances where theperpetrators are asking the victims formoney to purchase leave papers fromthe Army, help pay for medical expens-es from combat wounds or help pay fortheir flight home so they can leave thewar zone,” said Grey.

These scams are outright theft and are agrave misrepresentation of the Army andthe tremendous amount of support pro-grams and mechanisms that exist for Sol-diers today, especially those serving over-seas, said Grey.

Along with the romance-type scams,CID has been receiving other complaintsfrom people worldwide who were scamvictims – once again where a cyber-crookwas impersonating a U.S. service member.

One version usually involves the saleof a vehicle; where the service memberclaims to be living overseas and has toquickly sell their vehicle because they are

being sent to another duty station, saidGrey. After sending bogus information re-garding the vehicle, the seller requests thebuyer do a wire transfer to a third party tocomplete the purchase. In reality, the en-tire exchange is a ruse for the crook to getthe wire transfer and leave the buyer highand dry, with no vehicle.

“These are not Soldiers, they are outrightthieves,” said Grey.

The perpetrators often tell the victimsthat their units do not have telephones orthey are not allowed to make calls or theyneed money to “help keep the Army In-ternet running,” he said. They often saythey are widowers and raising a youngchild on their own to pull on the heart-strings of their victims.

“We’ve even seen where the criminalssaid that the Army won’t allow the Soldierto access their personal bank accounts orcredit cards,” he added.

All lies, according to CID officials.“These perpetrators, often from other

countries, most notably from West Afri-can countries, are good at what they do

and quite familiar with American cul-ture, but the claims about the Army andits regulations are ridiculous,” said Grey.

The Army reports that numerous seniorofficers and enlisted Soldiers throughoutthe Army have had their identities stolen tobe used in these scams.

To date, there have been no reports toArmy CID indicating any U.S. servicemembers have suffered any financialloss as a result of these attacks, accord-ing to CID.

The victims, though, have lost thou-sands in these scams, officials said. In oneextreme example, a woman from NewYork took out a second mortgage on herhome to get money to help her “Soldier.”She lost more than $60,000. More recent-ly, a woman from the United Kingdomtold CID officials she had sent more than$75,000 to the con artists.

The U.S. has established numerous taskforce organizations to deal with this andother growing issues; unfortunately, thepeople committing these scams are usinguntraceable email addresses on “Gmail,Yahoo, Hotmail,” etc., routing accountsthrough numerous locations around theworld, and utilizing pay-per-hour Inter-net cyber cafes, which often times main-tain no accountability of use. The abilityof law enforcement to identify these per-petrators is very limited, so individualsmust stay on the alert and be personallyresponsible to protect themselves.

“Another critical issue is we don’t wantvictims who do not report this crime walk-ing away and thinking that a U.S. service-man has ripped them off when in fact thatserviceman is honorably serving his countryand often not even aware that his pictures oridentity have been stolen,” said Grey.

Here are some places to visit:■ Report a scam to the Internet Crime

Complaint unit at: http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx.

■ Also, report the theft to the Feder-al Trade Commission. This will help lawenforcement officials across the UnitedStates in their investigations. Visit: http://www.ftc.gov/idtheft or call: 1-877-ID-THEFT (438-4338). Or, mail: Identity TheftClearinghouse, Federal Trade Commis-sion, Washington, D.C. 20580.

Information obtained from a CID release.For more ARNEWS stories, visit www.army.mil/ARNews, or Facebook at www.facebook.com/ArmyNewsService.

“We cannot stress enough that people need to stop sending money topersons they meet on the Internet and claim to be in the U.S. military. Itis heartbreaking to hear these stories over and over again of people whohave sent thousands of dollars to someone they have never met andsometimes have never even spoken to on the phone.”

— Chris GreyArmy Criminal Investigation Command spokesman


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As the Information Age continues to shape moderncommunication, the Defense Department has revitalizedand consolidated the Military OneSource website to bet-ter serve military members and their families, a Pentagonofficial said in a recent interview.

Zona Lewis, military community outreach online and re-source operations manager, told the Pentagon Channel andAmerican Forces Press Service that the Military OneSourceoverhaul incorporates new functionalities, enhanced socialmedia platforms and multiple access methods.

“We took this opportunity to look at industry best prac-tices, to look at social media capabilities and to investi-gate making a mobile platform,” Lewis said. “People areaccessing information on their phones and iPads today.They’re not waiting until they get home or back to the of-fice to get that information on a computer.”

The revamping, Lewis said, comes at the behest ofPresident Barack Obama, who sought an overall reduc-tion of government websites, prompting DOD officialsto have Military OneSource absorb MilitaryHomefront.

“We looked for commonalities to merge the sites,”Lewis explained. “Though MilitaryHomefront had a ser-vice and family member component, it was ... geared to-ward leadership and service providers [seeking] familyprograms, policy and reports.”

Officials therefore transferred the leadership and ser-vice provider information from soon-to-be retired Military-Homefront to the Military OneSource umbrella, Lewis said.

“We ... met the expectations we had for the site. Wewanted the content to be easy to find, [with] the websiteeasy to use,” Lewis said, adding that user-driven contentenables more customizable information.

“You can see what other people are looking for and seeif they’re [seeking] the same thing,” Lewis said, adding thesocial media aspect of the site enables users to “retweet,”“like” and share mobile- and tablet-friendly informationthrough personal networks.

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By Airman 1st Class Austin Harvill633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Recently, Service members from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., earned the Air Force Outstanding Unit Awardfor exceptional meritorious achievement.

Those who served in the following units from June 1,2010, to May 31, 2012, are authorized to wear the ribbon:

■ 633rd Air Base Wing■ 633rd Comptroller Squadron■ 633rd Mission Support Group■ 633rd Security Forces Squadron■ 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron■ 633rd Medical Group■ 633rd Force Support Squadron■ 633rd Logistics Readiness Squadron■ 633rd Communications Squadron■ 633rd Contracting Squadron■ 633rd Surgical Operations Squadron■ 633rd In-patient Operations Squadron■ 633rd Dental Squadron■ 633rd Aerospace Medical Squadron■ 633rd Medical Squadron■ 733rd Security Forces Squadron■ 733rd Mission Support GroupIf your records do not indicate authorization to wear the

award, contact the awards and decorations office at (757)764-2068 or email [email protected].

For Service members who have moved from JBLE toother installations and are still qualified for the award,contact your current installation's awards and decora-tions office for assistance.

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By Staff Sgt. Katie Gar Ward633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The only sound in the room was a cheer-ful voice, sharing humorous and signif-icant stories. The woman’s eyes lit up asshe talked about rewarding memories,and her face became animated – as if everygesture breathed more life into her words.

But her smile faded as she recountedone of the most pivotal moments she ex-perienced in her career.

It was 4 a.m. when the jarring ring wokeher. She had no idea who would be on theother end, but knew it must be important– it was the on-call phone.

“This is the command post,” the voicesaid flatly. “We have a fatality.”

Instantly she woke up, panic rising inher chest. Having only recently started herjob, she wondered if she was prepared forwhat she was about to experience.

When she arrived on scene, she learnedtwo young Airmen were involved in an al-cohol-related car accident. Only one sur-vived. She began taking investigation pho-tos, quietly asking the young man whodied, “Why? That was the dumbest thingyou could’ve done.”

The scene faded from the woman’s eyes,and she paused to take a deep breath be-fore continuing.

“It was absolutely devastating,” saidTech. Sgt. Kimberly Young, 633rd Air BaseWing Safety noncommissioned officer incharge. “It just put everything in perspec-tive that what I do matters. It’s all aboutthe education.”

To Young, that experience ultimatelyshaped her future in safety. The combina-tion of her love of people and her passionfor education led her to become an exem-plary Airman and award-winning defen-sive driving instructor.

“What makes her stand out the mostis that she is dedicated to what our safe-ty mission is, which is saving lives,” saidMaster Sgt. Dawn Moninger, 633rd AirBase Wing Safety superintendent. “Shetakes that mission personally, and that’sthe difference between just doing a joband having a calling in life.”

Although Young has been in the AirForce more than 15 years, her journey tobecome a defensive driving instructorstarted only three years ago, when she was

retrained from her current career field.“Safety was on the list, and I thought,

‘Oh, I can do safety – AF Form 55s? That’seasy,’ because that’s all I knew about safe-ty,” said Young. She smiled as she reflect-ed back to her training experience. “Tech-nical school was a rude awakening, but Istarted really liking it.”

Young became a certified instructor atDyess Air Force Base, Texas. She beganteaching driving safety after she relocatedto Lages Field Azores, Portugal. Her pri-mary students were from the First TermAirman Center, which she found to be anextremely rewarding experience.

“When I talk to my FTAC students, theysay ‘I appreciate the training you gave me –I was in a situation where I had to make adecision, and I chose otherwise because ofyour training,’” said Young. “That’s the re-warding thing of it all. When you give themyour personal experiences, make yourselfvulnerable and open yourself to them, itmakes it that much easier. Then they knowit’s not just another briefing.”

According to Moninger, Young’s posi-tive energy and attitude has a lasting ef-fect on her students, which makes herteaching more effective.

“She has this dynamic and charisma

about her that reaches out and toucheseach of her students in ways that motivatethem to keep themselves safe,” said Mon-inger. “It makes a difference when it’s a per-son who’s instructing from their heart ver-sus instructing from their head, because thepeople who sit in her class take in her in-spiration, and it motivates them to enact intheir lives what she’s teaching them.”

Young’s dedication for teaching doesn’tstop in the military classroom. She also paysfor instructional materials out-of-pocket inorder to teach community members off-base, hoping to instill the same driving safe-ty lessons she teaches Service members.

“We have to learn to bridge the gapwith our community,” said Young. “Wefight for the rights of the people that don’tfight next to us. If I can go to the desertand fight for them, then why can’t I edu-cate them with having this certification?”

According to Moninger, Young’s dedi-cation and passion for the safety missionis one that leaves an impression not just onher students, but her colleagues as well.

“She is a fantastic role model for myteam,” said Moninger. “My team is a groupof professionals, but the nature of safety isthat we have new NCOs that come in andthey’re training as a three-level, so for themto come in a see a role model of her caliber,it really sets the tone for how their traininggoes, and who in turn they transform intoas a safety professional.”

According to Tech. Sgt. Oliver K. Mis-sick, the 633rd Air Base Wing Safety in-spection program manager, Young’s de-votion to her colleagues touches them ona more personal level as well.

“She’s very enthusiastic and very char-ismatic,” said Missick. “It affects the officein a positive light, and trickles throughthe whole office. She’s also very caring –we call her ‘Mother Goose.’”

Moninger said that the qualities thatYoung possesses carry through in every-thing she does, and that there are manythings that she does on a daily basis thatgo unnoticed.

“She’s behind the scenes and she’s notgetting the kudos for all the unseen thingsshe does,” said Moninger. “It makes it es-pecially poignant when she is recognizedbecause that’s not what she’s seeking.”

Young’s most recent recognition was re-ceived during the 2012 National SafetyCouncil Congress and Expo, Oct. 20. Youngwas awarded the 2011 Defensive Driv-ing Courses Alive at 25 Instructor of theYear award and overall Defensive DrivingCourse International Instructor of the Year,being recognized for her education effortswhile stationed at Lages Field Azores, Por-tugal. The Alive at 25 course aims to edu-cate those in vulnerable age groups, focus-ing on defensive driving strategies.

Editor’s note: This story is part of the 2012Joint Base Langley-Eustis fall series, highlight-ing individuals with interesting stories.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Katie Gar Ward

Tech Sgt. Kimberly Young, 633rd Air Base

Wing Safety noncommissioned officer in

charge, poses for a photo at Langley Air

Force Base, Nov. 19. Although Young has

won numerous awards after being in safe-

ty just three years, she says the recogni-

tion is not a factor in why she loves teach-

ing defensive driving.

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“What makes (Tech. Sgt. Kimberly Young) stand out the most isthat she is dedicated to what our safety mission is, which is savinglives. She takes that mission personally, and that’s the differencebetween just doing a job and having a calling in life.”

— Master Sgt. Dawn Moninger633rd Air Base Wing Safety superintendent


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Young’s dedication to the safety mis-sion has garnered much recognition,including being awarded the UntiedStates Air Forces in Europe 2011 Fed-erally Employed Woman MeritoriousService Award, the 65th Air Base Wing2011 Tuskegee Airmen Military Awardand the 65th Air Base Wing 2011 GEI-CO Military Service Award. In additionto her individual awards, Young hasalso been recognized in both group andmentored awards.

Although she is proud of her manyaccolades, receiving recognition is notwhat motivates Young to succeed.

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And with that, she smiled, filling theroom with a sense of warmth and genu-ineness, making it clear that there couldbe no personality better suited to conveysuch a message of importance – a mes-sage with the potential to save a life.

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Photos by Staff Sgt. Wesley Farnsworth

ABOVE: Rhonda Arrington, Fox 43’s “Face of Fox” reporter, presents Canada the station’s Hampton Roads Hero Award.

RIGHT: (From left) Madeline Peters, her son Jorge, and Robert Canada, a detective with the 733rd Security Forces Squadron, pose

for a photo after Canada received Fox 43’s Hampton Roads Hero Award at the squadron's headquarters at Fort Eustis, Nov. 19.The

news station presented the award to Canada after Peters nominated him for his volunteerism in helping Jorge work through be-

havioral issues in recent months.

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

When Madeline Peters brought her out-ofcontrol 12-year-old son Jorge into the 733rdSecurity Forces Squadron’s police stationat Fort Eustis three months ago, she didn’tknow what to expect. She was at her witsend and out of options in dealing with herson’s rebellious, delinquent behavior, butknew her family wasn’t going to be able towithstand any more of Jorge’s antics.

Veteran Detective Rob Canada knew justwhat to do.

Canada knew he would not be able topress formal charges against the young manfor simply disobeying his parents. How-ever, he also knew he could not let Made-line take Jorge home and risk the probabil-ity of his behavior spiraling completely outof control.

“It started as basic teenage things, likethreatening to run away from home, but gotworse. He started seriously disrespecting meand his stepfather [U.S. Navy Petty Officer2nd Class Melvin Peters],” Madeline said.

Having just moved to Fort Eustis from Se-attle, Wash., she said risking Jorge disappear-ing in a strange place “scared us to death.”

After three hours in an interrogationroom, the 22-year Army veteran and formerNewport News Police Department gangspecialist decided to make Jorge his project.Canada used his experience in dealing withhardened teenage gang members to helpJorge see the errors of his ways.

Jorge went home in tears that night, afraidof the consequences of his behavior. Canadaarranged for Madeline to bring Jorge back tothe station once a week for 30-minute coun-seling sessions.

“I worked with all sorts of really, reallybad kids before, and I knew he wasn’t a badkid. He just was getting off track, misled bynegative influences at school,” Canada ex-plained. “He needed to really understandwhat he was doing, why it was wrong andwhat it was doing to his family.

“I really got him to open to up to me aboutwhat he was thinking. I made him do thingslike writing me a two-page paper aboutwhy he should respect his parents and whatthey mean to him and listing the thinks helikes and dislikes about home,” he contin-

ued. “What I found was a good kid whowas peer mirroring the wrong kids. His par-ents did a good job raising him, and I knewI could get him turned around.”

Gradually, Canada began to see a changein Jorge. Each week, he seemed more atten-tive, respectful and in control of himself.Wanting to keep pace, Canada called the Pe-ters’ home to check on Jorge, even calling hisschool to ensure he was behaving.

Madeline began to see dramatic changesin Jorge’s behavior, something she called “ahuge burden lifted off me.”

“He stopped talking back to me and Mel-

vin, stopped nit-picking at his brother and sis-ter and his attitude just seemed so improved,”

Madeline said. “I couldn’t believe howmuch different he was, and I have DetectiveCanada to thank. He really is a hero.”

Determined to find a way to acknowledgethe detective’s family-saving dedication,Madeline contacted WVBT, a local Fox newsaffiliate. She nominated Canada for the sta-tion’s “Hampton Roads Hero Award,” cit-ing his selfless devotion to getting her sonunder control.

The news station agreed with her praise,and presented the detective with the awardon a taped segment for their Nov. 21 late-night newscast.

Canada called the award “one of the mostjoyous things I’ve ever received.”

“This is better than any award I’ve evergotten,” he said. “Taking time out to give tosomeone else is what it’s all about here. I onlyspent 30 minutes a week with Jorge. I gaveup a little of my time because I thought it wasthe right thing to do. It’s all from the heart.

“So often, I’ve had to enforce discipline toyoung people who’ve committed terrible crimes,completely headed in the wrong direction.

“I saw an opportunity here to reach a youngman who wasn’t that far gone that I couldhelp, and it was a no-brainer,” he continued.

As for being labeled a hero, Canada re-mained humble.

“I don’t consider myself a hero, but I’mnot a zero either,” he said, laughing. “I’d liketo think I’m somewhere in between.”

Canada’s program with Jorge is far fromover. He estimates at least six more monthsof weekly visits to ensure Jorge doesn’t strayfrom his improved ways.

“If I can reach one kid, teach one kid, theworld is a better place. I think everyoneshould reach out and help one troubled kid.It can change the world,” he said. “I’m goingto see this through. He really is a good kid.”

“If I can reach one kid, teach one kid, the world is a betterplace. I think everyone should reach out and help one troubledkid. It can change the world.”

— Detective Rob Canada733rd Security Forces Squadron

Photo by Staff Sgt. Wesley Farnsworth

RhondaArrington, Fox 43’s “Face of Fox” report-

er, presents Robert Canada, a detective with the

733rd Security Forces Squadron, the station’s

Hampton Roads Hero Award.


By Capt. Jennifer RichardU.S. AIR FORCES CENTRAL COMMAND PUBLIC AFFAIRS

A U.S. Navy information systems tech-nician aboard a U.S. Navy ship lookeddown at the laptop in his hands on a re-cent October day and saw something un-heard of for Sailors just months before– live video feed from an Air Force Re-motely Piloted Aircraft flying in the skiesabove the ship in the U.S. Central Com-mand area of responsibility.

Right next to the Sailor, talking himthrough the process and coordinatingwith the pilots remotely operating theaircraft, sat U.S. Air Force Capt. JenniferHollock, an Air Force Intelligence, Sur-veillance and Reconnaissance LiaisonOfficer assigned to the N2 at U.S. NavalForces Central Command.

U.S. Naval Forces Central Commandgained the ability to use U.S. Air Force Re-motely Piloted Aircraft full motion videofeed for the first time beginning in Janu-ary 2012, due in large part to help fromAir Force ISR Liaison Officers like Hol-lock working side-by-side with NAV-CENT Sailors.

Full motion video from U.S. Air ForceRPAs is widely used by U.S. servicemem-bers operating on land in operations in Af-ghanistan, but until recently Navy shipsdid not access the RPA footage in supportof large-scale maritime operations.

“With the lessons learned overland, asthe drawdowns--especially in Iraq--be-came realities, servicemembers from boththe Air Force and the Navy realized thatAir Force RPAs could be a great help tothe maritime problem set,” said U.S.Navy Cmdr. Brent Marquand, Chief ofCollections, N2, NAVCENT.

Acquiring the technology to receive thedata was only a small part of being able touse Air Force full motion video. The Navyneeded to train Sailors how to make themost of RPA full motion-video, from trou-ble-shooting the technology to establish-ing checklists to communicating directlywith the RPA pilots.

That is where Hollock comes in.“I work as a liaison among commands

to coordinate ISR support,” said Hollock,who helps Sailors over e-mail, phone callsand visits out to the ships. “I’m trying touse some of the lessons learned from the Air

Force to help the Navy build its capabilities.”For Hollock, who deployed from Joint

Base Langley-Eustis, Va., working in ajoint environment during her deploy-ment has given her a new appreciationfor Air Force operations.

“It’s been eye-opening for me to be onthe user-end of Air Force ISR,” said Hol-lock. “Working with our Navy customershas given me a different perspective. It’sbeen a great experience.”

From a Navy point of view, the AirForce ISR liaison serves a role similar tothat of a translator. Based on her knowl-edge of Air Force ISR assets, Hollockworks with her NAVCENT counterpartsto produce information and tools Sailorscan understand and use.

“Hollock and her predecessors in theAir Force ISR liaison position have es-tablished processes and procedures thatmake sense to both the Air Force distrib-uted ground station personnel and to theNavy end-users,” said Marquand. “Theliaison position is a force multiplier, notonly for NAVCENT and U.S. Air ForcesCentral Command, but also U.S. CentralCommand as a whole.”

The opportunity to work so closelywith Sailors has taught Hollock lessonsabout cooperating across military andcultural barriers that may exist betweenservice branches.

“I would tell other Airmen: ‘Continuecommunicating at every level, fromAirmanto Sailor. It’s okay if at first you don’t knowwhat a Sailor is talking about, because theSailor probably doesn’t know what you’retalking about either. If we continue to com-municate openly and directly, we can worktogether to develop common tactics, tech-niques and procedures,” said Hollock.

With NAVCENT Sailors and Airmencontinuing to strengthen relationships andteamwork, the U.S. Navy continues le-veraging Air Force capabilities in the U.S.Central Command area of responsibility.

“The coordination between AFCENT tac-tical and NAVCENT tactical units has grownby leaps and bounds,” said Marquand. “Weare very comfortable with the invaluable ser-vices the U.S. Air Force provides.”

Editor’s Note: Actual locations and specificdetails of the types of aircraft and ships involvedwere withheld for operational security.


By C. Todd LopezARMY NEWS SERVICE

The Army team took the top slot, beat-ing out the Veterans Affairs team in thefinal round of the Department of De-fense Warrior Care Month sitting volley-ball competition, Nov. 20, at the PentagonAthletic Center.

“It means everything,” said Sgt. Mon-ica Southhall, an Army team participant.“You come out here today and show thatregardless of your disability, you are stillable to do something fun.”

Army finished the tournament 8-0. VAcame in second, Special Operations Com-mand took third, and the Marines, the AirForce and the Navy took fourth, fifth andsixth place, respectively.

Southhall is still in the Army and is as-signed to the Community-Based WarriorTransition Unit at Virginia Beach, Va. Awounded warrior, she tore both rotator cuffsand injured her left knee while serving inAf-ghanistan. She is both a track and field ath-lete and a sitting volleyball player. As partof the Army’s team at the Warrior Games in2012, she helped her team take the gold.

Right now, she said, she thinks the goalfor the team at next year’s games is prettymuch the same as it was last year and thesame as it was at the Pentagon competi-tion: to dominate the playing field.

“Last year at the 2012 Warrior Gameswe took the gold medal -- that’s prettymuch our same goal,” she said. “We’relooking to repeat in the 2013 WarriorGames. We get together, we do camps at

different times, to try to keep our momen-tum going and keep our skills up. I thinkwe can repeat our win again next year.”

Robbie Gaupp, a veteran of the Armyand the gold-winning 2012 Warrior Gamessitting volleyball team, also helped theArmy take the No. 1 slot in the WarriorCare Month tournament. He said winningis all about training.

Even though the Army’s team won gold,he said, “you still have to train hard, youhave to practice. No matter, when you takea break for a day, or time off, you start los-ing basics. You want to go back to basics andfundamentals which creates great athletes.”

Winning gold at the Warrior Games andtaking the top slot at the Warrior Care Monthcompetition means a lot to Gaupp.

“It’s great to come out and show ... war-riors don’t have to give up, even thoughyou are injured,” he said.

Gaupp initially joined the Army in2003, but was medically retired as a ser-geant in 2010, due to shoulder injuriessustained during Operation Jumpstart,along the Texas-Mexico border.

The competition at the Pentagon wasin recognition of the DOD’s Warrior CareMonth, said Master Sgt. Jarrett Jongema,the noncommissioned officer in charge ofthe Army Adaptive Sports and Recondi-tioning Branch.

The Army hosted the event this year,and Jongema, a wounded warrior himself,said “we wanted to showcase recovery, wewanted to showcase resiliency, and at thesame time we bring about awareness ofsome of the different sports.”

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To ensure Soldiers are trained andready for any mission, the U.S. ArmyTraining and Doctrine Command’sDirectorate of Intelligence created theDecisive Action Training Environ-ment, a program that uses current in-telligence to create intense, authentictraining environments for Soldiers,leaders and units.

For years, Combat Training Cen-ters have conducted mission read-iness exercises for units designed toprepare Soldiers for deployment toIraq and Afghanistan.

The Decisive Action Training En-vironment, or DATE, allows Soldiersto use combat “tools” to solve tacti-cal problems in a wide range of real-world scenarios derived from actualthreats across the Army’s Operation-al Environment, or OE, instead ofa training scenario derived from aknown deployment location.

“Soldiers want realism as manifest-ed by a well-trained opposing force,good training areas, role players, andall the things that make combat thecomplex event that it is,” said GaryPhillips, director of TRADOC Intel-ligence Support Activity. “DATE isnot a rehash of yesterday’s headlinesabout any place in the world.”

The first step in developing DATEwas to establish a framework andanalysis for capturing the conditionsacross a particular OE. Studies fo-cused on the notion of ground oper-ations requiring a brigade-size unitand the expected mission essentialtasks. The second step was to look atOEs likely to require Army employ-ment in the near to mid-term future.

The scenarios used in the DATE arenot an attempt to determine the nextdeployment location for U.S. groundtroops. Instead, the list of particularOEs act as an aid to inform the train-ing community at the Army’s Com-bat Training Centers the range of po-tential conditions U.S. ground forcesare likely to encounter based on real-world intelligence.

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The DATE is further enhanced byscalable exercise design, databasecreation and manipulation, and OEproducts from the Training Brain Op-erations Center, or TBOC, which, like,the TRADOC Intelligence SupportActivity, is a component of the TRA-DOC G-2 OE Enterprise.

For example, in October 2012 theTBOC supported the DATE-basedmission readiness exercise for the 2ndCavalry Regiment at the Joint Multina-tional Training Center in Grafenwoehr,Germany. Using parameters set by of-ficial DATE publications, the TBOCcreated insurgent, para-military andcriminal threat networks, including bi-ographic data sheets for more than 220unique opposing force roles.

It also created historic databases forintelligence reports, imagery prod-

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“We help units tailor their exerciseto their training requirements,” saidJim Slavin, TBOC director. “The cus-tomized databases and on-site exper-tise give units a better understand-ing of their OE and the asymmetricthreats they’ll face in the future.”

There are eight variables used tocreate the OEs and they center on thepolitical, military, economic, social,information, infrastructure, physicalenvironment, and time componentsof a particular area. The variablescombined with embedded real-world actors create an array of po-tential threat capabilities that antici-pate future conflicts. Together, theycreate a picture of the environment’snature and characteristics that wouldsignificantly impact the military if de-ployed to that area of the world.

According to Maj. Keefe A. Savin,public affairs officer for the 2nd Bri-gade Combat Team, 82nd AirborneDivision, the DATE exceeded expecta-tions during the unit’s recent rotationat the Joint Readiness Training Center,known as JRTC, at Fort Polk, La.

“The fact that this was the first timewe have been able to do this type oftraining and the first time this (Deci-siveAction Training Environment) hasbeen done at JRTC over the last 10-yearperiod -- we were impressed with thelevel of training and professionalismwe received and can take back into theforce,” Savin said. “The training gaveus the final few yards to be ready toanswer our nation’s call to deploy any-where in the world on short notice.”

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By Sgt. Justin A. NaylorARMY NEWS SERVICE

Whether injured in combat or knockedunconscious on the field, service mem-bers and athletes are both at risk of trau-matic brain injury.

That’s why, as part of a national effortbetween the U.S. Army and the Nation-al Football League, or NFL, Soldiers from7th Infantry Division and former playersshared their experiences with traumat-ic brain injuries, or TBIs, during a round-table discussion Nov. 20, at Virginia Ma-son Athletic Center, the Seattle Seahawks’practice facility.

Pfc. Nathan Landaas, a St. Peter, Minn.,native and forward observer with 2ndStryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infan-try Division, suffered two TBIs from sepa-rate explosions in Afghanistan. He foundcommon ground with football players,many of whom suffered their share ofbrain injuries on the field, like NFL Hallof Famer Warren Moon.

“I think the long-range effects of whatthese brain injuries and head injuries cando to you is something we really have tobe concerned about,” Moon said. “Youjust cannot allow yourself to not be smartin these situations. You need to take your-self off the field of battle; you need to takeyourself off the field of play.”

The partnership between the Army andNFL has led to several events, includ-ing discussions at the Pentagon and U.S.

the Military Academy at West Point, N.Y.Leaders from both organizations hopethese discussions will help Soldiers andplayers recognize the signs of TBI and en-courage them to seek treatment.

“It’s awesome that they are partneringup,” Landaas said about the Army andNFL. “It shows they are trying to takecontrol of a pretty serious situation.”

Landaas added the partnership makeshim optimistic about the future of TBIvictims, and shows that both organiza-tions want to improve treatment and raiseawareness of the issue.

In a recent letter that announced the Ar-my’s partnership with the NFL, ArmyChief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odiernoand NFL Commissioner Roger Goodellsaid: “Our organizations share commontraits: pride and passion, dedication and de-termination, and an enduring belief in thepower of team. On a personal level, thereis mutual respect, appreciation and admi-ration between soldiers and players. Whilethe execution of our crafts is fundamental-ly different, these traits make America’s sol-diers and NFLplayers who they are and thebest at what they do. With this initiative, weare seeking to integrate the uncompromis-ing devotion to win with a need to addresstraumatic brain injuries with the necessarycare, consideration, and commitment toprevention that these injuries require.”

Soldiers with questions about TBI canfind information at www.army.mil/tbi, orat www.nfl.com/military.

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Active-duty military or their family members are invit-ed to pick up a free Christmas tree at theTrees forTroopsevent scheduled for Wednesday at the pavilion on Schul-tz Place (near the Army Reserve Center). The tentativestart time is 9 a.m. (based on arrival of the trucks) andwill continue until the trees are gone.

All participants must present a military ID and sign forthe tree. A detail will be available to help anyone need-ing assistance.

For more information, call Michael Farist at 878-1718.

Christmas tree lighting ceremony

The Senior Commander Army Element and 733rd Mis-sion Support Group will host the annual Christmas TreeLighting Ceremony on Thursday at 5 p.m. at Seay Plazato initiate the holiday season for the Fort Eustis commu-nity. Activities will include make-and-take holiday crafts,Christmas music, refreshments and a Santa Station.

For more information, call CarltonWilliams at 878-6880.

Holiday Card Lane Contest

Army Community Service’s Mobilization DeploymentProgram is conducting the 14th annual Holiday CardLane Contest. The contest will take place at the ArmyTransportation Museum’s fence on Washington Boule-vard. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Family, Friendsand Faith at Fort Eustis.”

All Fort Eustis units, agencies and private organiza-tions are invited to submit an entry which best symbol-izes the holiday season. Cards must be installed on thefence by Dec. 11; judging will take place on the morningof Dec. 12. The first place winner will receive a $150 giftcertificate; second place, $100; and third place, $75. Anawards ceremony is scheduled for Dec. 14 at 11 a.m. atthe museum’s auditorium.

For more information, contact Shirley Strong at 878-2552.

Soldier and Family Readiness

Soldier and Family Readiness (ACS) classes and brief-ings for December will include:

■ Budgeting – Tuesday, and Dec. 18; 9 to 10 a.m. Areyou tired of living paycheck to paycheck? Need a finan-cial “check-up?” We will teach you the basics of devel-oping a written plan while setting goals for a successfulfinancial future.

■ Installation Volunteer Orientation – Tuesday, 9 to10 a.m. Come out and learn how to register as an instal-lation volunteer, and how to search for Fort Eustis volun-teer positions. Attendees will also learn how to navigatethe Army Volunteer Management Information System.

■ Job Search Strategies – Monday, and Dec. 10, 17;10 to 11 a.m. Attendees will learn various job search strat-egies including employer websites, online job boards andvacancy announcements.

■ Personal Growth Skills – Wednesday, Thursday andDec. 7; 8:45 a.m. to 3:45p.m. Do you want to learn how toimprove your communication skills, personal relationshipsand stress management?This class uses self-developmentmodules to teach you how teams form and grow, how tosolve problems and manage personal conflict. Participantswill also learn about Army traditions, courtesies and proto-col. Call 878-3129 to register or for more information.

Classes and briefings will take place in Bldg. 650,Monroe Ave. For more information, call 878-3638.

Breakfast with Santa

Breakfast with Santa is scheduled for Dec. 8 from 9 a.m.to noon at the Fort Eustis Club, Bldg. 2123, Pershing Ave.The menu will include a waffle station, omelet bar, biscuitsand sausage gravy, assorted cereal, chocolate fountain dip,fruit, marshmallows, pretzels and holiday cakes.

Admission is $5 (ages 3-10); $12 (ages 10+); and free forages two and under. Walk-in tickets will be $10 for children

and $15 for adults. Photos with Santa will also be available.For prepaid tickets, call 878-5700 or 878-3048.

Holiday Rooms Program

Applications for the Holiday Rooms Program are nowavailable at your organization and the 633rd ABW Pub-lic Affairs Office. The program features free hotel/motelrooms for immediate family members of service mem-bers E1-E6 from Dec. 23 (check-in) to Dec. 26 (check-out).

The program is open to active-duty personnel from allservices stationed at Peninsula installations. Immediatefamily members include parents, in-laws, children, sib-lings and their children and grandparents who live out oftown.The service members’ families are responsible forall gratuities and incidental charges incurred (telephone,room service, movies, etc.)

Applications must be completed in full with a supervi-sor’s signature and returned to the Public Affairs Office(Bldg. 601, Hines Circle, Room 111) no later than Dec.10. The Holiday Rooms Program is sponsored by the Vir-ginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Military AffairsCouncil and local area innkeepers.

For more information, call 878-4920.

Toys forTots Holiday Run

Fort Eustis will conduct the Toys for Tots Holiday Runon Dec. 14 starting at 6:30 a.m. at Murphy Field. Thisevent is open to all Soldiers and DoD employees whodesire to participate in the run and make a toy donation.

All personnel are encouraged to give an unwrapped giftfor a child 1-16 years old, for collection at Anderson FieldHouse on Dec. 13. Individual unit collection points will bestaged by organizations and battalions. Toys for Tots box-es will also be positioned in selected organizations. Thewinners of the Toys for Tots competition will be based onthe most toys donated by a unit and type of toys. Unitsthat place first, second or third for the most toys donatedwill be awarded a trophy on the morning of the run.

For more information, call CarltonWilliams at 878-6880.

Range schedule

Ranges, training areas and associated facilities are offlimits to personnel not engaged in scheduled firing, oper-ations or inspections unless clearance is obtained (in per-son) from the Range Control Fire Desk or a designatedRange Control Technician. The Range Control office tele-phone number is 878-4412, ext. 226 or 878-3834, ext 234.

The range operations schedule through Wednesday is:■ Today – Ranges RD, 2, 3, 5 (7 a.m. to 4 p.m.);■ Saturday – No ranges scheduled;■ Sunday – No ranges scheduled;■ Monday – Ranges 1, 2, 3 (7 a.m. to 4 p.m.);■ Tuesday – Ranges RD, 2 (7 a.m. to 4 p.m.);■ Wednesday – Ranges RD, 1, 2, 3 (7 a.m. to 4 p.m.).All personnel are required to check in and out with Range

Control before going into or departing from any range ortraining area.

Holiday Food DriveFort Eustis is conducting an installation-wide Holi-

day Food Drive through Dec. 9 to support the VirginiaPeninsula Food Bank. Collection boxes are located atBldg. 650 (Army Community Service), Post Exchange,Commissary, and other military organizations.

Items accepted by the food bank include cannedgoods, peanut butter, fruit juice, instant potatoes, ap-ple sauce, fruit cups, jelly, boxed meals, cereal, rice,breakfast bars and other non-perishable foods. Thefood bank serves the cities of Hampton, NewportNews, Poquoson and Williamsburg and the coun-ties of Gloucester, James City, Matthews, Surry andYork. Military personnel are eligible for food bank as-sistance programs.

For more information about the food drive, contactDonna Cloy at 878-3129.

For more Joint Base Langley-Eustis news, visit online at www.peninsulawarrior.com


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American-Indian Heritage Month

In honor of NationalAmerican-Indian HeritageMonth, there will be a special observance Nov.30 at 1 p.m. in the Community Center. Comeand see traditional Native American dancers infull dress regalia, along with historical artifacts,Native arts and free food samplings.

The guest speaker will be Chief Walter “RedHawk” Brown of the Cheroenhaka (Nottoway)Indian Tribe. He is a retired U.S. Army Lt. Col.,having served 28 years of service.

For more information, e-mail Tech. Sgt. Lei-na Perez at [email protected] or StaffSgt. Elizabeth Torres at [email protected].

MCAHC family health clinic relocation

Effective Nov. 30, the McDonald Army HealthCenter’s family health clinic will operate insidethe trailers located next to the veterinary clinicoff Jefferson Ave.

Youth BowlingTournament

The Langley Air Force Base Youth BowlingScholarship fundraiser tournament will be heldat Langley Lanes on Dec. 1 at 1 p.m. Registra-tion starts at noon and costs $20 per person.Winners will receive awards in the following di-visions: Male, Female and 55 and over.

For more information contact Joe Sirois at (757)846-8479 or Nick Hensley at (757)764-2433.

Trees forTroops

Fort Eustis Morale, Welfare and Recreationis hosting “Trees For Troops” on Dec. 5 at 9a.m. at the covered pavilion on Schultz Placenear the U.S. Army Reserve Center at FortEustis. Active-duty Service members and theirfamily members can receive a free Christmastree, courtesy of the Christmas Spirit Founda-tion and FedEx. NOTE: No federal endorse-ment of sponsors implied.

For more information, visit www.treesfor-troops.org or call Michael Farist at 878-1718.

CapitolTree Lighting Ceremony

The Governor, first lady, Santa andVirginia mil-itary representatives are set to light the officialstate tree and to honor our military on Dec. 7 at5 p.m. at the South Portico of the Virginia StateCapitol. The ceremony will feature the Virgin-ia National Guard 29th Band, and following thetree lighting, Governor and Mrs. McDonnell willhost an open house at the Executive Mansion.

Women’s Bible study

The Protestant Women of the Chapel arehosting a Bible study for active-duty women.The meetings on the second and fourth Thurs-day of the month at the Langley Chapel Annex,

and will last through Dec. 20.Areas of life that will be discussed are finding

balance, military leadership and spiritual areas.Attendees are welcome to bring their lunch.

For more information, contact MaryTrexler at(757) 249-0123 or [email protected], or Martha Jones (757) 240-9916 or [email protected].

Military Scholarships

TheVirginia Advisory Council on Military Edu-cation is seeking applications for $1,000 schol-arships. Active duty, drilling reservist, NationalGuard members, veterans, permanently dis-abled military members and family membersare eligible. Family members of Service mem-bers missing or killed in action are also eligible.

Applicants must reside or work in Virginia.Applications must be postmarked by Feb. 4,2013. Applications are available at www.vaac-me.org/scholarships.

For more information, call (757) 748-0712 oremail [email protected].

Annual Holiday Rooms program

The Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Com-merce’s Military Affairs Council has announcedthe kickoff of its 27th annual Holiday RoomsProgram. Applications are being accepted nowthrough Dec. 10.

This program is great if a Langley member hasguests coming over Christmas, but his or herquarters are too small to have guests. Roomsare available for the immediate families of activeduty E-6 and below. Mother, father, brother, sis-ter is considered immediate family.

The rooms are available Dec. 23-25 withcheckout on Dec. 26. Rooms are assigned ona first come, first serve basis with one room.

Interested Airmen must have a duty assign-ment at a peninsula military installation. Re-quired information is the active duty sponsor’slast name, first name, rank and phone number.Provide the number of adults and children com-ing to visit and the guests’ smoking preference.Note if guests have special requirements. Theactive-duty individual’s local zip code is also re-quired.This will help area innkeepers match upwhere best to provide rooms. Lastly, the nameand contact information of the individual’s su-pervisor should also be provided.

Send application information to Vic Johnstonat [email protected] or call 764-5701.

Air National Guard opportunities

There are opportunities for you in the AirNational Guard. The Palace Chase and PalaceFront programs allow Airmen to participate inthe Air Force part-time while pursuing full-timegoals. Airmen still receive medical, dental and

life insurance and extra educational benefits.For more information, call Master Sgt. Tami-

ka Covington at 764-9995 or email her at [email protected].

Wednesday Morning Bible Study

Military Ministries is hosting a bible studyeach Wednesday morning from 6:15 to 7:15a.m. at the Langley Chapel Annex auditorium.There will be great fellowship, insightful Bibletopics, relevant biblical discussion and strength-ened Bible knowledge.

For more information, contact Joe Shirey at757-764-5527, [email protected] Chuck Macri at 757-928-7220 and [email protected].

Adopt-A-School program

The Adopt-A-School program is designed toestablish partnerships directly between squad-rons and specific elementary, middle and highschools. In addition to providing local commu-nity support and improving the lives of our chil-dren, it provides a critical avenue for our Airmento connect with the larger community outsidethe Langley gates.

For more information, contact the LangleySchool Liaison, Dave Wiker at (757) 225-1885or [email protected].

African American Heritage meeting

Come join the Langley African-American Her-itage Council to help support holiday functions,host educational programs, provide financialassistance and more. Meetings are held at theLangley Club “Enlisted Lounge” every Thurs-day at 11:30 a.m. For more information, con-tact Master Sgt. Malukinah Mathis at [email protected].

Junior Achievement volunteers

JuniorAchievementofGreaterHamptonRoadsis looking for more volunteers. Junior Achieve-ment volunteers teach students about moneyand financial literacy using the JA Program Kit.Volunteers dedicate roughly 45 minutes a ses-sion to teaching children these concepts.

For more information, call Nikita Rodrigues at(757) 455-9501 or Rachel Belote at (757) 455-9504, or visit www.jahamptonroads.com.

Tax Center volunteers needed

The Langey Air Force Base Tax Center islooking for any retired Service members in-terested in volunteering with the program.Training for volunteers will take place in thelate Fall or early Winter.

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Santa’s Attic Arts and Crafts

The Hampton Parks and Recreation Department pres-ents its annual Santa’s Attic Arts and Crafts Show todayfrom 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at City Hall, 22 Lincoln Street.Thisevent is free and open to the public.

Hand-crafted items and unique gifts will be available forpurchase. Enjoy complimentary cider and cookies, and aspecial appearance from Santa from 4 to 6 p.m.


Hollydazzle at City Center

Newport News Parks, Recreation, andTourism will pres-ent “Hollydazzle” today from 6 to 9 p.m. at City Center atOyster Point. Admission is free. Activities will include freemake-and-take holiday crafts, dance performances, mu-sical entertainment, strolling performers and a fireworksshow. Food and beverages will available for purchase.

Free parking will be available at the City Center Mer-chants Walk and Fountain Way parking garages. Free con-tinuous shuttle bus service will be available to and fromthe Canon Virginia satellite parking lot and Todd Stadium(shuttle buses are handicapped accessible).

For more information, call 926-1400 or visit www.nngov.com/parks-and-recreation.

Lighted Boat Parade

The 24th annual Downtown Hampton Lighted Boat Pa-rade will take place Saturday at 7:15 p.m. at the water-front. Admission is free.

More than 20 illuminated power and sail boats are expect-ed to participate. The parade will be visible from anywherealong the Hampton River; however, spectators who want tolisten to the narration should find a spot near the HamptonMaritime Center at 710 Settlers Landing Road.

For more information, call 727-1276 or visit www.down-townhampton.com.

Holiday Happening Concert

Christopher Newport University will host its 21st annu-al holiday concert, “Holiday Happening,” on Saturday at4 p.m. at the Ferguson Center for the Arts, 1 Avenue ofthe Arts, Newport News. Admission is $5 per ticket (max-imum four per family). Tickets are available at the Fergu-son Center Ticket Office, online at fergusoncenter.ticket-force.com, or by calling (855) 337-4849.

After the concert, the public is invited to attend the Light-ing of the Lawn at 5 p.m. on the Great Lawn. Activitieswill include a decorated trees tour, roving carolers, refresh-ments, the annual tree lighting, and Santa’s Village.Ticketsare not required for the Lighting of the Lawn event.

Hampton Holly Days Parade

The 2012 Hampton Holly Days Parade is scheduledfor Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. in downtown Hampton. This year’stheme is “Babes inToyland.” Admission is free.

The parade route will travel from Eaton Street and Set-tler’s Landing Road to Darling Stadium. Come out and en-joy creative floats, high school bands, military marchingunits, drill teams and everyone’s favorite, Santa Claus.Bring a toy forToys forTots and get seats in theVIP bleach-

ers (one toy per four attendees).For more information, call 727-8311 or visit www.hamp-

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Breakfast with Santa

Bring the family and have breakfast with Santa Dec. 8from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Virginia Air and Space Center, 600Settlers Landing Rd., Hampton. Breakfast will be servedat 8 a.m. Come out and make reindeer chow, play Snow-ballToss, or take a spin on the carousel. Each child will re-ceive a complimentary 5x7 photo with Santa.

Admission is $18 (members); and $20 (non-members).Reserve your tickets online at www.vasc.org or call 727-0900, ext. 703. RSVP byTuesday.

York River Symphony Orchestra

The second York River Symphnony Orchestra concert of2012-13 series set for Dec. 9 at 3 p.m. in Mary ChristianAuditorium ofThomas Nelson Community College, Hamp-ton. Come join the YRSO as it fills your day with glad tid-ings and holiday cheer.

Tickets cost $12 for adults, and $10 students, seniors,military, and will be available at the door. Discount ticketscan be purchased from orchestra members for $10 and $8.

For more information, visit www.yrso.org.

FreeTRADOC Band Concerts

The public is invited to “Celebrate the Holidays” andenjoy free concerts hosted by the U.S. Army Training andDoctrine Command Band. The concerts will take placeDec. 13-14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Ferguson Center for theArts, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News.

Tickets may be picked up at the Ferguson Center BoxOffice (limit four per patron). Tickets are also available bymail: send a self-addressed stamped envelope toTRADOCBand, 700 Lee Boulevard, Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5703.

For more information, visit www.tradocband.com or call501-6944.

Downtown Hampton on Ice

Outdoor ice skating is back in downtown Hampton,sponsored by the Virginia Air and Space Center. Admissionfor a two-hour skate session is $7 ($6 for VASC members).Bring your own skates or rent ours for $3 more. Seasonpasses are $50 if purchased before Saturday (includes un-limited admission and skate rental).

The center is located at 600 Settlers Landing Road. Formore information, call 727-0900 or visit vasc.org.

Newport News Celebration in Lights

The 20th annual Celebration in Lights is open throughNew Year’s Day at Newport News Park (intersection ofFort Eustis Boulevard and Jefferson Avenue). This drive-thru holiday event uses more than 800,000 individual lightsto transform the park into animated holiday and fancifulscenes. Each Friday night, the first 500 vehicles will receivea promotional give-a-way gift.

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Photos by Senior Airman Jarad A. DentonABOVE: Col. Korvin Auch, 633rd Air Base

Wing commander, laughs with patrons of

the Langley Air Force Base dining facility,

Nov. 22.Auch, along with leadership from

both Langley and Fort Eustis, devoted

time during Thanksgiving to provide Ser-

vice members and their families a tradi-

tional holiday meal.

RIGHT: U.S.Army Col. Jayne Jansen, 633rd

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helping of green beans on a plate.

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The holiday season inspires thoughtsof families gathering around bountifuldinners, enjoying a wealth of deliciousseasonal fare.

Unfortunately for many, these fantasticfeasts are just that – a fantasy.

In the spirit of giving, Fort Eustis hasteamed up with the Food Bank of the Vir-ginia Peninsula to make these fantasiesa reality. The post is conducting an in-stallation-wide food drive, which runsthrough Dec. 9.

Collection boxes are located on FortEustis at Army Community Service, lo-cated at 650 Monroe Ave., the Exchange,Commissary, Balfour Beatty Base Hous-ing and in several military units on theinstallation.

The Food Bank of the Virginia Penin-sula serves the cities of Hampton, New-port News, Poquoson and Williamsburg,and the counties of Gloucester, JamesCity, Mathews, Surry and York.

According to Donna Cloy, theACSArmyVolunteer Corps coordinator, military per-sonnel are included in this service.

“The population targeted by the Food

Bank is those individuals at risk of los-ing their food security by nature of thefact that they live at 185 percent or be-low the poverty level,” Cloy said. “Near-ly 50,000 people in our area are at risk offood insecurity, and many from outrighthunger. In these hard economic times,donations have dropped, but the needhas risen by 33 percent.”

Items accepted by the Food Bank in-clude:

■ Meats, fish and protein: canned tuna,ham or chicken, beef stew, chili, peanutbutter, canned or dried beans;

■ Fruits and vegetables: 100 percent fruit

juice (individual or family size), cannedfruits and vegetables, instant potatoes, ap-ple sauce, fruit cups, jelly;

■ Complete meals: pasta and sauce,boxed meals, hearty vegetable soups,canned pasta meals (pop-top lid cans, ifpossible); and

■ Grains: cereal, rice, breakfast bars.“This is a great cause, and it’s our way

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For more information, call Donna Cloyat 878-3129.

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2004 CHEVROLET 1500 HDLOADED, GREAT CONDITION, PREMIUM SOUND

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2007 SCION TCP/W, P/DL, TILT, CRUISE, SUNROOF

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2007 AUDI A6LEATHER, LOADED

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2006 AUDI A4 QUATTROLEATHER, SUNROOF

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2009 MAZDA 6CALL FOR DETAILS

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2007 CHRYSLER 300CALL FOR DETAILS

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2005 LEXUS ES 330LEATHER, SUNROOF, FULL POWER

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2007 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRELOW MILES, PREMIUM SOUND

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2008 MITSUBISHI GALANT RALLIARTHARD TO FIND, LOW MILES

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2006 TOYOTA AVALONCLEAN, A/C, P/W, P/L

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