“ T H E L O G I S T I C S E N A B L E R S ”

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JLMI Toy Drive 1

President’s

Message 2

Introducing

“SHE” 3

JLMI

Gives Back 4

JLMI Challenge 5

HR Update 7

Congratulations 8

Rock Island

At Work 9

Halloween 2015 11

Welcome Baby 12

‘Tis The

Season 13

What’s Up

JLMI 18

Around The

Office 20

HR Bulletin 6

JLMI Toy Drive 2015

Merry Christmas from your friends at JLMI!JLMI proudly supported the Hopewell/Prince George Cham-ber Toy Drive for the Christmas 2015 season. Donations consisted of 92 pieces comprised of toys, clothing, and gift cards. The collection included items for everyone from babies to teenagers. Our JLMI family reached deep in their hearts again this year to help support this program for Fort Lee Service Member families. These families sometimes have little support other than each other and often spend holidays away from their loved ones. Pictured above (L-R): Seated-Louise Reavis, Patrice Hill, Steve Guthrow, & Mark Cabrera. Standing: LaToshia Weatherspoon, Debi Girvin, Tom Edwards (Senior Account Manager with Leidos), G. LaVern Jackson, & Jesse Mason.

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We trust that everyone took the time to enjoy the holiday seasons in your own special ways and spent time with your loved ones. Reflecting on 2015 reveals that it has indeed been an interesting, exhilarating year filled with surprises and challenges. However, by surmounting and conquering all obstacles that were placed in our path, JLMI enjoyed the added benefits of becoming a more skilled, talented, professional and flexible organization.

One of the constant challenges of any organization is a healthy, physically fit, vital workforce, especially the Leadership. Although I did not yield to the “stability ball” phase here at Corporate, I have taken on the “Stand-Up Desk” challenge and have been using it for about a month now and so far, so good (and about to win the bet that I wouldn’t last for 30 days). There are differing thoughts on the pros and cons of the desk, but we will see if it is just a passing phase or if the desired wellness advantages are real. There are a couple of us here at Corporate using the desk and we will provide an update next quarter if “Go/No Go” on the desk benefits for healthier living.

Remember……….CELEBRATE LIFE LAVERN

On the left, Steve Guthrow, Sr. Accountant,

works at his stand-up desk.

On the right, LaVern Jackson,

takes on this challenge with

ease.

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Introducing “SHE” SHE is an organization created to establish a network of Christian women (ages 25-45) for the purpose of building sisterhood and addressing the spiritual, emotional and physical needs of women in our targeted age group. Our approach is practical and authentic, because that is who "SHE" is. This past November, ladies gathered at the Renaissance Hotel in Charlotte, NC for the first annual SHE Conference. Women were represented from North and South Carolina, Georgia, Michigan, Maryland, New Jersey, Alabama and Nassau, Bahamas. The weekend was filled with networking and fellowship, regrouping and reaffirming, fun and relaxation.

The conference started with ZUMBA each morning to address the physical body and to ener-gize the ladies for the day’s events. The SHE'QUE Café was our opening ceremony. Attendees displayed their talents through spoken words, poetry, music and song. There were various workshops offered to help answer the questions of so many young women, including an all male, exclusive panel who responded to this millennial group, giving it straight and from a man’s point of view.

On Saturday night, the ladies came out in the pajama pants and SHE Shirts, donated by JLMI, for the ultimate ladies night-in. The Ladies were treated to facials, manicures and massages, as we worked on our service project, “SHE Cares”. SHE Cares was the decorating and packing of shoeboxes, packed for a local women's shelter with feminine products and other basic personal care items. A delegation from SHE presented the SHE Care Boxes to the local Salvation Army on Sunday morning. SHE was and is a success! Our t-shirts easily identify us. Our mission and need to succeed drive us! Thank you JLMI.

Danyielle Jackson

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JLMI Gives Back

JLMI was a sponsor of The Hopewell Kiwanis Wine Tasting Festival held at the Beacon Theatre in Hopewell, Virginia

again this year. A drawing was held and winner’s of tickets went to Debi Girvin, Noel Gay, and Ebony Parks.

This event benefits community youth and is a great chance to

stock up for Thanksgiving dinner or pick up some great Christmas gifts! This year’s vineyards included Byrd Cellars, Elk Island Winery,

James River Cellars, Sans Soucy Vineyards, Skippers Creek Vineyard, and Weston Farm Vineyard & Winery. 

These are some of the students using the computers donated by JLMI to their school….The Prince of Peace Christian Academy in Greensboro, North Carolina. Principal, Mrs. Sylvia Wilson, was grateful for the donation.

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JLMI Challenge

The Corporate JLMI team will be a proud participant in the 2016 Ukrops Monument Avenue 10k again this year. With the New Year comes new resolutions and a high percentage of us make some sort of resolution each year. Of that percentage, fitness and health rank among the top goals. With that being said, one in three stop trying

by the end of January. We want to encourage and challenge each and every one of you to get up and get going! The Monument Avenue 10k will take place on April 9th, 2016 in Richmond, Virginia. If you and a friend or family member are interested in joining us, please contact our Team Captain, Steve Guthrow at extension 122, or Co-Captain, Janet Castrinos at extension 114. This is a great opportunity to get together and enjoy the health benefits at the same time. As an added bonus, the weather forecast at this time does not appear to be as cold as it was last year! We will have participants for all waves (walkers and runners), so come on out and get your fitness on!!

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JLMI HR BULLETIN

Oct. - Dec.

October

Janet Castrinos: 8 years Scott Schneider: 3 years

Daniel Bogart: 1 year Matthew Brekke: 1 year Watson Fathom: 1 year

November

Tyler Farr: 6 years Jerry Jones: 3 years

Erasmus McEady: 3 years Vithenia Poe: 3 years

Johnathan Tetterton: 3 years Carlton Williams: 1 year

December

James Koch: 3 years Vickie Wright-Briales: 3 years

LaToshia Weatherspoon: 2 years Raymond Daily: 1 year

Joseph Jones, Sr.: 1 year Leonel Rubio: 1 year

Oct. - Dec.

October

Tyler Farr Feliciano Layao Vincent Martin Mary Minnis

Allan Quarterman Gwendolyn Roper

James Wynne Shonnel Webb

LaToshia Weatherspoon

November

Christine Cervantes Marvin Gainey

Steven Guthrow Jerry Jones Ebony Parks

December

Nashika Broddy

Phyllis Cary Debi Girvin

Patrick Goodall Joseph Jones, Sr.

Delashaun Laurence

Welcome! New Hires

November

Johnny Ramsey Catherine Smith

December

Shonnel Atkins

Christopher Ross

Note Calendar year 2016 will have 27 pay periods instead of the

usual 26. The 2016

Pay Schedule Calendar was

emailed out by the JLMI

HR Director, on Monday,

January 4, 2016. Please check

your JLMI email.

Winter begins December 21,

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J L M I 4 T H Q U A R T E R

Introducing……….. Our new Travel Admin Clerk at the Corporate

Office…….Shonnel Atkins. Shonnel was born and raised in Stoney Creek, Virginia. She is a

self proclaimed “country girl”. Shonnel is married with a beautiful baby girl named “Laila” that is now 2 years old. She loves clothes, but

hates shopping for them. She is ready to tackle all travel challenges that come her way!

HR Update

Shonnel Atkins

Welcome Fayetteville New Hires!

The JLMI Fayetteville location

recently added three new Deployment Team Members.

Johnny Ramsey Property Book

Instructor

Catherine Smith Property Book

Instructor

Christopher Ross Ground Maintenance

Instructor

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Above (on the left) Carlos Banks and Robert Turner (far right) receive an Achievement Award from JLMI COO, Jesse Mason (center). These two Warehouse Instructors have

been busy providing outstanding performance in their field. Jesse Mason expressed appreciation for their contributions at a corporate luncheon in December.

The Breakroom Buzz

It was out with the old and in with the new! The corporate office breakroom got a recent makeover when our dinosaur snack machines were retired and

replaced with a new combo vending machine.

Pictured to the left, Debi Girvin, HR Director, tests out the selections to make sure our staff has an adequate supply

of pick me ups. The new machine received the official seal of approval with happy snacksters all over the office!

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Rock Island at Work

Rock Island employees are busy at work…...

Pictured above L-R: Ray Daily, Service Manager, supervising Medgar Harris, Mechanic, while he is lifting and securing a forklift. Pictured above on the right: Daniel Bogart, Mechanic, smiles while hard at work. Pictured to the right: David Leiby, Mechanic, works on a forklift.

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Rock Island at Work

To the left, Clorinda Avila, Dispatcher, is

working away.

To the right, Mary Minnis, Maintenance Clerk, takes time to flash a smile at the

visiting COO.

To the left, Scott Schneider, Logistics

Services Project Manager, readies himself for another

busy day.

To the right, Chris Cervantes, Admin Clerk, is intently

focused on the task at hand.

Pictured above is John Gunter, a stake bed driver.

Above Tyler Farr, Parts Runner/VEC Cleaner, returns a Wheego

electric car.

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Halloween 2015

Pictured above left to right, Jesse Mason, Cat in the Hat; Stephen Cherry, A Hunter; Patrice Hill, Zombie; Debi Girvin, A Green Dragon; Della Edmonds, Vampiress; LaToshia Weath-erspoon, Cleopatra; Steve Guthrow, Major League Baseball Manager; Nashika Broddy, Bun in the Oven; LaVern Jackson, Fairy Princess; Katerina Thornton, Beer Maid; Ebony Parks, Cat Woman and Phyllis Cary, Little Red Riding Hood.

Rose Hinds Pocahontas

Patrice Hill Zombie

LaToshia Weatherspoon Cleo, Queen of the Nile

Phyllis Cary Red Riding Hood

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Welcome Baby! JLMI Announces the arrival

of our latest additions…..

Essie Doreen Castrinos October 28, 2015

8 lbs. 15 oz. 9:39 AM

Lily Mardell Louise Clark November 26, 2015

6 lbs. 13 oz. 7:15 AM

Janet & Essie Nashika & Lily

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‘Tis The Season

The JLMI Fayetteville team celebrated the holidays…..pictured above from left

to right: Seated: Marvin Gainey, Fathom Watson, Thomas Garcia, Joseph Jones, & Kawesi Darby. First Row: Catherine Smith, Tennesha Harrington, Rose Hinds, Melody Clarke, Ashley Brown, Delashaun Laurence, Thelma Majette, & Brenda Carriel. Second Row: Carl Roberts, Christopher Hamby, Johnny Ramsey, Phil Layao, Hayden Warren, McCuen Fox, & James Wynne.

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‘Tis The Season

The Fayetteville team (pictured above) enjoys socializing at the Christmas Luncheon while playing the White Elephant

Game.

Tennesha Harrington, Unit Supply Team

Deployment Member, shows off her plate.

Yum! Yum!

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‘Tis The Season

Visions of sugarplums did more than dance in their heads……..the

Rock Island team dined on a vast array of goodies for their Christmas lunch-

eon. Pictured above, Scott Schneider, Project Manager, shows his festive

holiday spirit. To the left seated (L-R)are: Tom DeRoo, John Gunter,

Jonathon Thompson, Ray Daily, & Matthew Brekke enjoy their holiday

feast. With Goodies Galore!

The JLMI Rock Island Team celebrates

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‘Tis The Season

The JLMI Corporate Team Celebrates Christmas! Pictured above: Seated L-R: Nashika Broddy, Phyllis Cary, LaVern Jackson, Ebony Parks, & Louise Reavis. Standing: L-R: Mark Cabrera, LaToshia Weatherspoon holding Baby Lily, Tina Guthrow, Steve Guthrow, Debi Girvin, Patrice Hill, Reggie Mason, Della Edmonds, Shonnel Atkins, Brian Wood, Janet Castrinos holding Little Nick, & Stephen Cherry.

Above on the left, Shonnel Atkins opens her present at the Christmas Exchange Game. Brian Wood, on the right,

shows off his pick.

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‘Tis The Season

Above Essie and Nick Castrinos have their picture taken with Santa.

May the magic and wonder of the holiday season remain

with you throughout the coming year.

From the entire JLMI Team!

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What’s up JLMI?

Our very own Christal Brown,

Staff Accountant, recently graduated from Virginia State University.

Christal received her Bachelor of Arts in Communications

on December 11, 2015. Pictured on the right (L-R) is:

Christal Brown, Dr. Cortez Dial, Ann Wells (Christal’s Mom) holding Christal’s baby

Za’Van.

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What’s up JLMI?

Congratulations

to Steven Guthrow,

Senior Accountant, and his wife, Tina,

who celebrated their 20th Anniversary

in December!

Patrice Hill, Accounts Payable Clerk, along with her husband

and youngest son, attended the Wounded Warrior Project Event Family VA Christmas dinner at

the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, Virginia over the holidays. Pictured to the left

are: Randy Hill, Patrice Hill, and Wallace Canada.

What a good looking group!

Pictured to the right, Steven and Tina share a moment while dancing.

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Around The Office

The 2015 NFL Season Challenge at the JLMI Corporate office has come to a close. The winning

calculations have been validated by Game Commissioners, Nashika Broddy & Steve Guthrow.

The ceremonial cup was awarded to none other than Reggie Mason, JLMI VP of Services.

Way To Go Reggie!

Reggie Mason shows off his trophy “Fred”

Newsflash! Missing Trophy Found Safe!

Competition was fierce during the NFL Challenge. “Fred”, the coveted trophy was bestowed upon the winner, Reggie Mason, in the weekly staff

meeting following the tabulation of scores. Reggie and Fred modestly thanked all the participants for their interest, but knew all along that they belonged together. Fred happily took his rightful place in the VP’s office only to turn up MIA within hours! After launching a full investigation and offering chips with soda for his ransom, Fred was finally returned to his

happy home in Reggie’s office. Fred’s disappearance sharpened our Sherlock Holmes’ skills and got lots of good laughs all around.