Traveller, December 20, 2012

Serving the community of Fort Lee,Virginia, since 1941

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Vol. 72, No. 51 December 20, 2012

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Community Gathers to SupportSuicide Prevention,Military’sWoundedSee Page 18

Happy HolidaysThis is the last edition of

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Marine Capt. Lee Stuckey practices a choke hold on John Moses during the Day of the Warrior event Dec. 15 at Prince George High School. See Page 18 for story and photos.

Photo by T. Anthony Bell

Commanding General ...................Maj. Gen. Larry D. WycheGarrison Commander ............................ Col. Rodney D. EdgePublic Affairs Officer ............................................ D.R. BinghamCommand Information/Managing Editor ....... Patrick BuffettSenior Writer/Special Assignments ................ T. Anthony BellProduction/News Assistant Editor ........................Amy PerryFamily/Community Life Reporter ..................................VacantProduction Assistant ................................... Kathryn C. Weigel

COMMENTARY

by Capt. Lisa Reid, MS

We all want to host holiday gatherings that our guests will remember fondly and well into the New Year. This year, why not have them remember your celebration for keeping both festivity and their good health in mind?

beverage options available for your guests who choose to save calories by not imbibing, and for those who simply want to pace their intake of alcohol-containing drinks.

One choice that could create many options for your guests is club soda, which can be flavored with pieces of fresh citrus fruit or a splash of 100-percent juice.

so that your guests might enjoy a healthier element in their drink.

Make your own homemade egg nog from a lighter

the spirits on the side.

incorporate plenty of whole grains, vegetables and fruits

into the menu. For a bread dressing, add more fruits and/or vegetables and use bread cubes made from 100 percent whole wheat bread. Or, you might choose to make a dressing based on wild rice, barley or other grains.

With the need to increase our intake of whole grains, there are many good recipes for dressings, pilafs and other side dishes in books, magazines and on the Internet.

Be sure to have a few vegetable side dishes to choose from, preferably prepared with little added fat or sugar,

Dietician Offers Ways to Be a Healthier Holiday Host

Team,As we prepare to celebrate the holiday

season, Denise and I want to wish you a Happy Holiday and prosperous New Year. We have much to celebrate this year. I, for one, am thankful for having the opportunity to be part of such a wonderful team and community.

I want to thank each member of the Team – CASCOM headquarters, the commandants and each of their schools (Ordnance, Quartermaster and Transportation), the Soldier Support Institute, the Army Logistics University,

our community who make Fort Lee such an outstanding place to live and work. Thank you for your dedication, contributions and commitment to ensure that when CASCOM is mentioned people immediately think of the Army’s sustainment think-tank and premier learning institution that delivers game-changing professionals and solutions in support of our military.

To all our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen,

employees who devote countless hours to developing our military’s future leaders - I am awed by your selfless spirit, your eagerness to serve and your tireless dedication. As a team, we have trained more than 185,000 students in 541 courses. What a tremendous achievement for our nation!

As you reflect on last year’s

resolutions, remember to celebrate what the team accomplishes every day. The sustainment work done in CASCOM resonates loud and clear with the Training and Doctrine Command, the Army, our joint service partners and, most importantly, with the units on the battlefield.

I don’t want anything to come between you and having a great time with your family and friends this holiday season. Your safety, and the safety of your family and others, needs to be a priority. So team, I urge you to join me in placing safety at the

top of your holiday list.The holidays are supposed to be an

the truth is the season can be a time of stress and much uncertainty. I want to reinforce the importance of incorporating safety in all you do and also emphasis a subject we talked about earlier this year – suicide prevention.

Remember, if you feel overwhelmed or stressed, reach out for help. No team member is alone on Fort Lee. We are here to support you. And, if you see someone who may need help, have the courage to ask the question. It’s better to say, “What can I do?” not “What should I have done?”

Denise and I have been members of this great community since June, and we

Lee and this area has special meaning for us both. We wish you all a safe and happy holiday season, and we look forward to the start of another great year at the Home of Sustainment.

One final thought – please keep those who are serving in harm’s way and their families in your thoughts.

Happy Holidays and Be Safe!

– Maj. Gen. Larry D. Wyche, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general

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Maj. Gen. Larry D. Wyche

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NEWS

by Keith DesboisCASCOM Public Affairs

Maj. Gen. Larry D. Wyche, Combined Arms Support Command and Fort Lee commanding general, hosted a visit by Lt. Gen. Raymond V. Mason, U.S. Army dep-uty chief of staff, G-4 (Logistics), to view training Dec. 7.

CASCOM, a major subordinate orga-nization under the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, is responsible for training more than 185,000 students annually through 541 courses taught by the Ordnance, Quartermaster and Transportation schools, Soldier Support Institute and Army Logistics University.

Mason began his day at CASCOM visit-ing with Wyche and the school comman-dants. They briefed him on the command, status of their corps and what they have envisioned for the future.

Among the topics of discussion was training initiatives, including civilian cre-dentialing programs for 27 of the com-mand’s 57 military occupational special-

Army G4 Visits ‘Home of Sustainment,’ Views Training

ties. Also discussed were CASCOM’s mission and vision and the role that it plays in Army and joint programs.

After the briefings, Mason arrived at the Army Logistics University to discuss leadership with students attending the Pre-

command Course. The Soldiers enjoyed a working lunch with Mason and were able to engage him on a variety of topics.

Following the university visit, Mason toured the Ordnance School campus where Col. Edward M. Daly, Chief of Ordnance

and commandant of the Ordnance School, presented him with the Order of Samuel Sharpe medallion. The award recognizes those individuals who have served the U.S. Army Ordnance Corps with dem-onstrated integrity, moral character and professional competence over a sustained period of time.

After the presentation, Mason was shown the Stryker Maintenance Course fa-cility where he was able to see first-hand Soldiers learning in the interactive class-room. Students in the course virtually trou-bleshoot problems with the vehicle using a hi-tech computer simulation.

Finishing up his visit, Mason presented six CASCOM “Game Changers” with coins. These individuals were recognized for their service and dedication to train-ing and developing service members. The personnel represented the different schools and sections within the command. Their contributions ranged from creating civilian credentialing opportunities for Soldiers to saving CASCOM and the Army over $5.6 million.

Staff Sgt. Derek Eich, Stryker Maintenance Course instructor, demonstrates the interactive classroom training system to Lt. Gen. Raymond V. Mason, Army deputy chief of staff, G-4 (Logistics), during a visit here Dec. 7.

PHOTO BY KEITH DESBOIS

Lee Welcomes 612th HomePHOTOS BY PATRICK BUFFETT (ABOVE) Nineteen Soldiers from the 612th Movement

Control Detachment Team, led by Capt. Joseph Miller, render a salute during the playing of the national an-them at a Dec. 13 redeployment ceremony at Clark Fitness Center. The MCT was returning from a nine-month deployment to Afghanistan. (LEFT) The Perez family – from left, Estrella, Martela, Robert Jr., and Merari– await the arrival of Staff Sgt. Robert Perez, a 612th MCT Soldier.

Staff Sgt Allen Hunsaker holds his wife Sorina in a loving embrace during a Dec. 13 redeployment ceremony here. He was among the 19 Soldiers from the 612th Movement Control Team return-ing home from Afghanistan. The unit operated a transportation hub at Kandahar Airfield where they tracked cargo shipments and ensured Afghan convoys were properly escorted.


by Amy PerryProduction/News Assistant Editor

A display that features the names of cancer survivors and vic-tims earned first place in the annu-al Headquarters and Headquarters Company, CASCOM, Christmas Door Decorating Competition.

Created by the Ordnance Division of CASCOM’s Force Development Directorate, the decorated door features a holiday tree and a fireplace with stockings beating the names of cancer survi-vors and those lost to cancer. All of the individuals are associated with the directorate to include past or current employees and Family members.

Lt. Col. Lori Waite, CASCOM FDD Ord. Division Design Branch division chief, spearheaded her de-partment’s door design, and said it was a team effort.

“I knew we had a lot of cre-ative people in our division, and we came together for this project,” said Waite. “I’m not sure how I thought of honoring those with cancer, aside from one of the staff is a survivor.”

Several staff members built the fireplace over a weekend and Waite worked on the tree and stockings. The tree – atop the fire-place – is a compilation of colors found on ribbons recognizing can-cer campaigns. The department also made a letter to Santa asking for blessings and warm thoughts for the staff and family members who had cancer.

Originally, they were just going to include names from their divi-sion, but Waite decided to include the en-tire FDD staff.

“It isn’t just my division that is affected by this – the Quartermaster, multi-func-tional and Transportation divisions were also affected – and it was important to recognize that,” she said. “We wanted to recognize the losses and successes we’ve had.”

MemorializationA memorialization ceremony for

Troop Medical and Dental Clinic 2 is set for Jan. 3, 11 a.m., at building 18036 on the Ordnance Campus.

The building will be dedicated in honor of Cpl. William Clarence Mosier, who received the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions on Jan. 3, 1951.

For details, call (804) 734-9086.

MLK EventThe Martin Luther King Jr.

Observance is set for Jan. 16, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., at Memorial Chapel. The event is open to the public.

Classes OfferedVirginia State University will of-

fer a bachelor’s degree in Information and Logistics Technology and two re-lated certificate programs to the Fort Lee Community. The two certificate programs are Systems, Applications, and Products on Data Processing and Enterprise Information System. Classes will be held on-post starting Jan. 10.

For details, call Ross Johnson at (804) 504-7028 or email [email protected].

Email DeletionThe Department of Defense Enterprise

Email is instituting a policy to automati-cally delete messages that are 60 days or older in the Outlook Deleted Items and Junk E-mail folders, effective Dec. 20. The automatic deletion date is based on the date the message was placed in the Deleted Items or Junk E-mail folders, not the date of receipt.

Users are encouraged to regularly move messages to personal folders or their general mailbox to avoid the auto-matic 60 day deletion. For technical as-sistance, contact your local service desk.

Childcare SlotsFort Lee Child, Youth and School

Services has added slots for children who are 6 weeks to 5 years old at the Child Development Centers. They offer a developmentally appropriate curricu-

lum for young children.For details, call Parent Central

Services at (804) 765-3852.

Price GuaranteeThe Exchange Service is offering

a Holiday Extended Price Guarantee to ensure its customers get the lowest price.

Now through Dec. 25, shoppers should bring an original Exchange re-ceipt along with a current local com-petitor’s ad to receive a gift card for the difference. The Holiday Extended Price Guarantee includes shopmyexchange.com but does not include other website prices.

Mystery ShoppersThe Family and MWR Directorate is

seeking Mystery Shoppers to provide valuable feedback about their programs and facilities.

To participate, contact Megan Green at [email protected].

IDES BriefBeginning Jan. 1, a multi-disciplin-

ary Integrated Disability Evaluation process briefing will replace the weekly IDES briefing. The new session will include, at a minimum, the medical evaluation board examiner, the physi-cal evaluation board liaison officer, the MEB legal counsel, the ombudsman (a neutral, independent and impartial party to help Soldiers and their Family members), the military member and his commander or representative.

The spouse of the service member is also invited to attend the briefing. The meeting will ensure that the Soldier and the MEB team members meet each oth-er, share contact information and estab-lish expectations of the process. It also helps all parties understand the condi-tions listed on the service members’ profile and those that may be listed on the Veterans’ Affairs claim form.

The IDES briefings take place each Monday, 9-11 a.m., at Kenner Army Health Clinic, Room B201.


NEWS BRIEFSDoor Decoration Honors Cancer Victims, Survivors

The second place prize went to the Systems Integration Office and featured a door decked with the cause and effect of their daily operation, with a holiday twist where elves were the project man-agers. Third place went to the Training Technology Division that featured a 3D toy Soldier putting mail into a Soldier mailbox.

The winning entry in this year’s Christmas Door Decorating Competition conduct-ed by Headquarters and Headquarters Company, CASCOM, was created by the Force Development Directorate – Ordnance Division. It featured a fire-place, tree and stockings with the names of cancer survivors or those lost to can-cer. All of the individuals are associated with the directorate to include past or current employees and Family members.

PHOTO BY AMY PERRY


Name: Spc. Lionel CoolidgeUnit: 54th Quartermaster Company, 530th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 82nd Sustainment BrigadeMOS: 88N – transportation management coordinatorAge: 23Time in service: Four yearsHometown: Sanger, Calif.Family: Married with two childrenIf someone asked you to describe yourself:

“Trustworthy, hardworking, a jokester and generally a good person. I don’t go out of my way to reach out to people, but I

Pastimes: “Several different things: I play video games just like any other person, try to see my kids when I can and I go mudding. Mudding is taking a vehicle – four-wheeler car or truck – out and

Talent: “Overcoming extreme obstacles. Just being able to join

for me. There were people who thought I wasn’t going to make it because of my vision. It took me

The people you most admire: “My (22-month-old daughter ) daughter because of her innocence and genuine love for

The celebrity or historical figure you would trade

places with whom: “I’d trade places with Brantley Gilbert because he’s a country singer, and that’s something I’ve always

One defining moment in your life: “The day my daughter was born. It was very early in the morning. I was actually lucky enough to be there when she was born. When she came, it hit me like a wrecking ball. It was a rush of almost every feeling I could possibly have – all positive feelings but just overwhelmed with the thoughts of how my life would change and how it would

Who you were before you joined the Army: “Honestly, I was still a pretty good person, but I was a lot cockier; a lot more of an in-your-face person. Family life mellowed me out. I always thought I had something to prove, but when my daughter was

born, I felt I didn’t have to prove

Describe your childhood: “It was fairly rough. I grew up in the foster system and moved around a lot, but what I was taught in the process helped make

Why you joined the Army: “I always wanted to join the Army. Ever since I saw Soldiers on the news and on TV, I knew that was what I was going to be. Originally, I wanted to be a Marine, but they wouldn’t take

Why you chose your MOS: “Initially, it was not my choice. I had to choose between transportation management, cook or fueler. I don’t cook, and I felt that being a fueler wasn’t going to get me what I wanted. Eighty-Eight November is a very useable MOS; I can go pretty much any-

What it means to be a Soldier: “You basically have to want it. You have to want to be here. If you don’t want to be here, you’re not going to be able to soldier on. You’re going to drag down everybody else around you

Best thing about the Army: “It gives you a chance to learn who you really are; a chance

Worst thing: “The long hours (laugh). Well, it’s not even the long hours. The military is very cross your ‘Ts’ and dot your ‘Is,’ but on the other hand, it is a lot of last minute things. Those things can jump up at you if you’re not

Goals: “I’m being med-

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Command Sgt. Maj. Clifton Johnson, Logistics NCO Academy com-mandant, and his staff recently attended a staff ride to learn about the history of City Point during the Civil War. The staff ride and history lessons were provided by Dr. Steven Anders, CASCOM his-torian. The NCO Academy leadership learned how multiple military bases were built during the Siege of Petersburg.

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The 266th Quartermaster Battalion Family Readiness Group held its 2012 holiday party coupled with a quarterly hail and farewell for the battalion’s military and Family members at Fire and Emergency Services Station No. 2, Dec 4. Santa Claus paid a visit to the celebration that also included hol-iday music and light refreshments. Lt. Col. Christopher H. Robertson, the battalion commander, and Command Sergeant Maj. Wendy A. Robinson, the battalion CSM, were in attendance as well to express their gratitude for the exceptional support and untiring efforts provided by Soldiers and their Families throughout the year.

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A student applying for the 2013-2014 academic year must be under the age of 23 for the entire year. The applicant must be an unmarried dependent child of an active duty or retired Soldier, or a Soldier who died while on active duty or retired. All Soldiers and students must be a valid ID card holder registered in the Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System. You can verify the student’s DEERS status by calling 1-800-538-9552.

Applications for the 2013-2014 scholarships will be available online through April 2 at www.aerhq.org. Online applications must be submitted by April 2, 2013. Additional deadlines are in the instructions. Applicants will be notified concerning the status of their scholarship application during the first week of June 2013.

The AER Spouse Education Assistance Program is for spouses of active duty military members, retired Soldiers, and widow(ers) of Soldiers who died either on active duty or in a retired status. All spouses must be registered in DEERS. This program does not apply to a second undergraduate or graduate degree.

Spouse Education Assistance Scholarship awards are based on financial need and are awarded annually for up to four academic years to attend post second-ary school full time as an undergraduate level student. Funds are to assist with academic expenses at the at-tending university or college and are disbursed equally between the fall and spring semesters or quarters to as-sist with tuition, books, fees and supplies. Students must maintain a grade point average of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 grading scale.

The application for the spouse scholarship are also available online at www.aerhq.org. The applicaion deadline and projected date of announcements noted earlier are the same.

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From the ribbons and bows that adorn its 12-foot Christmas tree to the candlelit evergreen trimmings of its opulent dining room, Maymont Mansion in Richmond is nothing short of breathtaking during the holiday season.

Caretakers and historical experts deck out the former home of James and Sallie Dooley every December, pay-ing particularly close attention to the historical accuracy of decorations that reflect the grand Victorian style of the stately manor.

Built by Italian architect Edgerton Stewart Rogers, Maymont Mansion combines a Romanesque Revival style with picturesque Queen Anne features. With 12,000 square feet of living space, the 33-room mansion was completed in 1893. The Dooleys named it “May Mont,” which combines Sallie’s maiden name and the French word for hill.

The mansion is open to visitors Tuesday - Sunday,

noon - 5 p.m. Guided tours begin on the hour and half hour throughout the afternoon, with the last tour start-ing at 4:30 p.m. Reservations are required for groups of 10 or more. The suggested donation for the tours is $5 per person. Visitors can also check out the basement museum display at any time.

Other Maymont features during December include carriage rides, an Old-Fashioned Christmas Celebration featuring hosts in Victorian-era clothing, St. Nick’s Holiday Party, a Maymont by Moonlight tour, and Deck the Hall and Wreath-Making Workshops. Most of those activities have already happened this year, but make a note on your 2013 calendar so you can enjoy them next December.

The grounds of Maymont Mansion also include a Wildlife Exhibit and Nature Center. Among the ani-mals on display are bison, otters, goats, and mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians and fish that are native to

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Entrances for the historical site include 1700 Hampton St. (closest to the mansion and carriage house), 2201 Shields Lane (closest to the nature park and visitor’s center), and the corner of Spottswood Road and Shirley Lane (closest to the children’s farm and wildlife exhib-its). For more information about the many offerings of Maymont Mansion, call (804) 358-7116, ext. 329, or visit www.maymont.org.

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WASHINGTON – One of the biggest challenges Soldiers face is transitioning to civilian life. That transi-tion got a boost Nov. 21, when the Veterans Opportunity to Work, or VOW, to Hire Heroes Act went into effect.

The act requires every Soldier to attend transition as-sistance classes.

But the Army already was working to make transition-ing easier even before the act took effect, according to retired Col. Walter Herd, director of the Army Transition Program, headquartered at the U.S. Army Human Resources Command.

When the “re-engineered” Transition Assistance Program, or TAP, took effect Nov. 21, the Army already had 700 transition counselors and support staff in the field at 80 locations, including for the first time in U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility and in far-flung loca-tions where Soldiers in the reserve component serve, ac-cording to Herd, who said that was double the capability the Army had just a year earlier.

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And there’s more. For decades, TAP required class-room training. While classes are still offered, Herd said Soldiers now have options other than going to a brick-and-mortar structure at a fixed time and place.

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can connect with a masters degree’d transition counselor via phone, webpage, email or via a virtual avatar-based ACAP center,” he said. “These are the same services of-fered at brick-and-mortar centers here or overseas.”

That call center number is 800-325-4715. ACAP, the Army Career and Alumni Program, is a

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When Staff Sgt. Ariesa Griffin came to shop at the Fort Lee Holiday Helper toy store last week, she easily blended in with the hundreds of other military members who came before her. That is until the program manager asked her, “How many children do you have?” She responded, “Nine,” a number that grabbed the attention of several board members nearby.

And there was more to the story. Calmly explaining her situation, the Romeo Company, 262nd Quartermaster Battalion Soldier said, “I lost my sister in February, and her children are with me.”

Little more needed to be spoken. Hearts were captured and volunteers were ready to do whatever was necessary to make sure this single mom had everything she needed from the toy store. It was among the defin-ing moments of this year’s Holiday Helper program.

The rest of Griffin’s story is compelling, and the humble way she tells it is both heart-warming and thought provoking. There’s a sincere goodness about it … a testament to those who remain upbeat while desperately trying to do the right thing despite multiple challenges that could easily turn one’s life upside down. In short, she is doing what many of us would consider impossible.

“My sister and her children moved in with me and my three children and grand-daughter back in February,” Griffin said. “She was trying to improve her life and get the children into a better environment.”

It was a short-lived dream that came to an abrupt end one night when Griffin re-ceived the news that her sister had died from a drug overdose.

“When she passed away, I thought about the children a lot,” Griffin said. “I knew

(caring for them) wouldn’t be easy with only one income, but all of us – especially my mother – wanted them to stay together.”

The decision was made, and Griffin as-sumed the responsibility for five more chil-dren. What makes it even more challenging is the range of ages, from 1 to 18 years old, which requires her to be as equally con-cerned about diapers and daycare as she is about teen discipline and making sure the kids are doing well at school. While her relationship with the younger ones is im-proving daily, the older newcomers in the household have not been easily won over. When they disagree with her, she said they typically retort “I’m not your Soldier.”

“It has been a rough transition and we are still adjusting,” Griffin said. “Earlier on, some people would say, ‘send them over here or send them over there,’ and I would reply, ‘I’m going to do the best that I can; it’s my responsibility.’”

Living up to that mantra, she has firmly grasped the role of mother figure while seeking out whatever assistance she can to make sure the children are healthy both physically and mentally. “I’ve been trying to find good programs to help (my sister’s) children,” she said. “I’ve been seeing signs that even the youngest ones need additional care.”

Griffin gives great praise to the chap-lains on Fort Lee, saying “they have been extremely helpful and they have looked out for me.” She also credits the Army Community Service Financial Program for teaching her how to budget her money and make the dollar stretch.

“I learned that you can buy a lot with $100,” she said.

The staff sergeant also touts the great support she has received from the senior leaders and peers in her unit. Summing it up in a single word, “outstanding,” she said

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they’re considerate and supportive. “And they don’t complain when I bring all these kids to a Family Readiness Group meet-ing. The usual comment is ‘come on in and bring the football team.’”

Acknowledging the Army’s support of military Families in general, Griffin said that she’s very appreciative of the many services and programs that have been made available to her as well. “If I wasn’t in the military, I don’t know if I would be able to make it,” she added.

While many challenges remain – like the ongoing court battle for custody of the children that will make her eligible for fi-nancial assistance from the estranged fa-ther and other government benefits that are not available to her at this time – Griffin

remains positive and hopeful. In difficult times, she said, the Lord always finds a way to get her through it.

“I’m fighting for this because I know it’s in the best interest of the children,” she said. “I just want these kids to see a good role model and be raised in an environment that is positive and nurturing. We’re getting there … they have clothes on their backs and they might have to share, but we’re working it out.”

Griffin said her hope for tomorrow is to see the children grow into productive citi-zens and loving adults. While many of her own enjoyments in life, such as shopping in Williamsburg, have been put on hold for now, she is determined to accept each chal-lenge as it comes and forge ahead.

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Members of the Aerial Delivery and Field Services Department do-nated a large box of goodies – toys, clothes, etc. – to Pfc. Natasha Manning, Religious Support Office, and her family on Dec. 14. Each year, the ADFSD collects toys and other items to donate to char-ity during the holiday season. After Manning’s family was displaced by a recent fire, the department decided to collect items for them. The large box was wrapped with instructions to wait to open it until Christmas.

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U.S. Army Women’s Museum staff members pose with Marines from Hotel Battery, 3rd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment – a reserve unit stationed at the Defense Supply Center – and the nearly 1,000 toys collected during the holiday season for the USMC Reserve Toys for Tots program. The AWM was the collection point on Fort Lee.

PHOTO BY FRANCOISE BONNELL

“My youngest sister will be coming to stay with me and help out once she gradu-ates from college in the spring. That will make things a little easier. Like I said, there’s always a silver lining somewhere – you just need to stay confident and look for it.”

Needless to say, Griffin won the support of the Holiday Helper board members with her gracious attitude, golden heart and giv-ing spirit, and no one needs to worry about Christmas morning for her children. Board members Idian Hall, Carlton Branch and Karen McComas made certain they would have a holiday that will not be forgotten anytime soon.

“We’ve all heard the saying, ‘it takes a village to raise a child,’” said McComas.

“Well, in Staff Sgt. Griffin’s case, it takes hard work, a lot of understanding, a great deal of patience and the support of the Fort Lee community.” To reiterate a comment that was posted in response to the story on Holiday Helper’s Facebook, “This is what it’s all about; an organization with a big heart helping a mother with an even bigger one!”

Staff Sgt. Ariesa Griffin, Romeo Company, 262nd Quartermaster Battalion, 23rd QM Brigade, shows a picture of her extended family while at the annual Holiday Helper toy store. Griffin is responsible for nine children, including those of her sister who died in February.

PHOTO BY SUSAN GARLING

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PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY – Capt. Lee Stuckey, an ac-tive duty Marine and professional mixed martial arts fighter,said he is proof that anyone can be affected by the horrorsof war.“…With me being a captain and professional athlete and

still having issues with suicide andproblems with post traumatic stress,I knew that there were Marines andSoldiers and other service memberswho were also dealing with the sameissues.”His personal experiences and a

willingness to help led Stuckey tosupport and organize a number ofefforts to support wounded warriors.The Day of the Warrior held Dec. 14-15 at Prince GeorgeHigh School was one such occasion. Its featured event, anMMAseminar, included an emergingUFC fighter andMMAinstructors and competitors from the surrounding communi-ties and beyond.The event served to raise funds and awareness for suicide

prevention and other issues that affect veterans, but Stuckeysaid he also “wanted to branch out and reach out to peoplefrom the local areas.” The 32-year-old, who has logged sev-eral deployments, is a currentArmy Logistics University stu-dent and founder of America’s Heroes and Joint RecreationOutdoors, a charitable non-profit organization that supportsveterans causes. “We wanted to show the local community

we care and also reach out to the high schools.where there are a lot of issues with suicide.”ADay of theWarrior was originally sched-

uled to take place at the ALU combativesfacility, but a last minute change moved theevent to the PGHS gymnasium. The partici-pants numbered about 30 andwere comprisedof active duty permanent party personnel,

ALU students, local andpost civilians and Familymembers.Seminar participants

were provided with basichands-on instruction in-volving techniques fromboxing, jujitsu and otherfighting forms. Marcus“The ‘Bama Beast”

Brimage, a UFC fighter and Air National Guardsman basedin Florida, was one of the instructors. He said his appearancefor the occasion was something of a natural fit.“It feels pretty good to be here,” he said during a break in

the instruction. “It’s a lot easier for me because I’m an NCO.I’m up here cracking (joking) with officers and not getting introuble about it. It feels good to come back and share and bearound officers and be viewed as an equal.”Brimage said that although he is closely connectedwith the

military – his father and brother are both active dutyArmy of-ficers – he couldn’t fathom themilitary’s suicide problemuntilhe began meeting wounded warriors who had lost limbs andsuffered other visible wounds. He knewmore had to be done.

“It’s a good thing that Lee Stuckey came out and did thisbecause it demonstrates that you never knowwhat servicemenandwomen are thinking,” he said. “We just have to be here forthem because they are fighting for our country.Prior to the seminar, a Toys for Tots donation and 5k run

took place at the PGHS parking lot. More than 30 boxes oftoys were collected, said Stuckey. Another related event oc-curred on Dec. 14 when Marine Lance Cpl. Kyle Carpenterand Staff Sgt. Glen Silva, both wounded in Southwest Asia,spoke toALU units about service and sacrifice, he added.Plans for a similar Day of the Warrior event in February are

already in the works, said Stuckey. It may include an actualUFC fight and will be geared to the post advanced individualtraining population.

(CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT) DylanArthur puts a choke hold on 2ndLt. Chris Meindl during the mixedmartial arts seminar Dec. 15 at

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Gray instructs two of the partici-

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THE FIGHTAgainst Mil itary Suicides

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Sergeant Major of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III presented Coins of Excellence to 18 Fort Lee and Fort Eustis Soldiers and civilians during a Dec. 12 ceremony at the Pentagon.

The honorees all supported the 2012 Department of the Army Best Warrior Competition that took place here Oct. 14-19. Twenty-four Soldiers representing 12 major commands competed for the titles of U.S. Army Noncommissioned Officer and Soldier of the Year. The support staff organized, conducted and graded a wide range of events that tested the candidates both mentally and physically.

Maj. Gen. Larry D. Wyche, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general, recog-nized all of the Best Warrior organizers and supporters during a Post Theater cer-emony in early November. Those partici-pating in the subsequent Pentagon event were selected by Command Sgt. Maj. James K. Sims, CASCOM and Fort Lee CSM.

“The dedication, selflessness and achievements that these amazing Soldiers and civilians have accomplished are sec-ond to none,” Sims said. “I wanted to bring them to the Pentagon for a once in a lifetime opportunity for special recogni-tion. Having SMA Chandler take the time to present these award at the Pentagon …

most Soldiers or civilians never get that sort of opportunity in their career.”

Scott Moeller, the designer of this year’s BWC logo and coin, was among those recognized. “Being asked to join the supporting-role awardees at the Pentagon was just surreal,” he said. “From the mo-ment you drive up and set eyes on the building, you can feel the impact of this great nation. To walk the halls was truly an unforgettable experience.”

Pfc. Veronica Ramirez, who served as a fire support team member for the competi-tion, also participated in the visit. She was the youngest Soldier in the group.

“I was humbled by the selection for this recognition ceremony,” she said. “Receiving a coin from the Sergeant Major of the Army and a tour of the Pentagon was a great experience and it gives me a new outlook on my military career.”

Best Warrior concluded with an Oct. 22 awards luncheon in Washington, D.C., where Staff Sgt. Matthew Senna, an infan-tryman who was representing U.S. Army Europe at the competition, was named NCO of the Year, and Sgt. Saral Shrestha, a power generation equipment repairer representing Special Forces Command, was named Soldier of the Year.

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Sergeant Major of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III poses for a photo with Command Sgt. Maj. James K. Sims, CASCOM and Fort Lee CSM, and the 18 Soldiers and civilians who were recognized for their work on the Best Warrior Competition during a Dec. 12 ceremony at the Pentagon.

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Keying in on that sentiment, 2nd Lt. Jared Jones – a gold badge recipient and a student in Ordnance BOLC Class 13-002 – said the thought of wearing the GAFPB on his dress uniform was part of what motivated him to vie for the honor.

“I think it says a lot about you as an individual,” Jones remarked after the ceremony. “This badge shows that you’re not willing to settle for just meeting the standard; that you’re someone who challenges himself and goes above and beyond.”

Second Lt. Benjamin Rymer, also an Ordnance BOLC Class 13-002 student, said the presentation gave him a feel-ing of accomplishment. He was inspired to compete for the badge when he saw it on the uniform of one of his mentors (the commandant of his Officer Candidate School class), and knew he wanted to present an equally sharp image.

“I got here and was given the chance to do it, so I jumped in head first,” said the Columbia, S.C., native. “I knew it was going to be challenging, but there were plenty of sur-prises along the way like the shot-put and the high jump, which are two events in which I’ve never competed before. It was a little intimidating, but you definitely feel gratifi-cation when you work your way past it and complete the mission.”

Citing first-time experiences like shooting a pistol and having the opportunity to work with army personnel from another country, 2nd Lt. Rosalie Richards of Transportation BOLC Class 12-011 said she is “very thankful” for the GAFPB experience.

“Teamwork is a huge part of this process,” said Richards, who hails from Yreka, Calif. “When I looked at the list of (qualification) events, I started doubting myself … I’ve never jumped that high; I don’t know if I can throw some-thing that far; I’ve never even fired a handgun. To get past that, I just talked to my classmates and listened to the ad-vice of those who have done it before. That gets your mind into it. You’re part of a team. It’s a huge thing to have your battle buddies there.”

Richards also said that she’s walking away from the ex-perience with much more than proud memories and a gold badge.

“I learned a lot of things that will definitely help me as a future Army leader,” she noted. “For example, you can have a lot of confidence and self-assurance about doing certain things, but the only way to really know if you’re good at something is to practice it and be open to advice from those who’ve done it before. Preparation is really key. Another big thing is motivation. I’m sure I’ll encounter troops who just want to hang out in the barracks and not do anything, so I’ll use this experience to show how it opened a lot of new and exciting opportunities for me.”

The tally of GAFPB recipients is as follows: two in-structors from the Captains Career Course and BOLC; one officer from the Sustainment Center of Excellence; seven student officers from the captains career course, 31 student officers from Ordnance BOLC; 13 student officers from Transportation BOLC; and 18 officers from Quartermaster BOLC.

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First Lt. Cleveland Richard and1st Lt. Tyrell Thompson hailedfrom different parts of the coun-try and didn’t know each other,

but their compatibility was such a foregoneconclusion that Jim Platt, who knew bothback in 2005 as prep stars, thought theyshould get acquainted.“I thought that both of those guys came

from great homes, great value systems,”he said, “and I think one of the things thatmake people compatible is that their valuesystems are aligned with each other.”Platt is a former assistant basketball

coach at the U.S. Military Academy whorecruited Richard and Thompson to playfor the Black Knights. He knew their per-sonalities and was intimately familiar withhow they played.“They both loved to play, and I think

they were both good teammates,” said the currentassistant coach at Saint Louis University. “Theywere guys who could relate to each other on thecourt and relate to each other off the court.”At Platt’s behest, the two began talking over the

telephone while still in high school. The Houston-bred Richard, however, was a bit leery at the startof forming a relationship with someone from a culturalhotbed such as the Empire State.“Everything was cool,” said Richard of their phone

conversations. “I didn’t think I could become friends withsomebody from New York. I’m from Texas, and the firstthings you think about people from New York are thatthey are loud and obnoxious.”Richard paused, gently laughed and responded to his

stereotypical thinking – “He called me ‘country.’”He and Thompson became “good friends,” said

Richard, and wound up following Platt in 2006 to WestPoint where they roomed and played together for fouryears. Their time at the nation’s oldest military academycoupled with all its challenges further exposed how muchalike they really were.“Neither one of us got too upset,” said Richard of their

temperament. “We were both hard workers; we were bothfreshmen; and at West Point you get assigned to compa-nies and, somehow, our companies were always right nextto each other. That was just the luck of the draw, I guess.We even chose lockers that were right next to each other.I never thought about it much, but it turned into a greatfriendship.”Upon graduation in 2010, they, along with friend and

four-year West Point teammate 1st Lt. Marcus Nelson,were assigned to attend the Army Logistics University.Richard and Thompson continued to room together afterboth received permanent party orders to remain at FortLee – Richard with Charlie Company, 16th OrdnanceBattalion and Thompson with the 54th Quartermaster Co.(and later the 108th QM Co.), 530th Combat SustainmentSupport Bn.

The two continued to play basketballas well. Both suited up for the Fort LeeTravellers, the post team that played manyof its games around the nation’s capital.Richard fondly and comically remembered Thompson’shoops game.“First, he was left-handed so it was hard to guard him,”

he said, “and he could always score – he may not haveplayed any defense – but he could always score.”Anthony Nelson, a recreation specialist at the instal-

lation Sports Office, had seen Richard, Thompson andNelson all take the floor at once. He seemed to be im-pressed.“They had a lot of chemistry,” he said. “You could tell

they played together. All three were beasts.”Though they gelled on the court, Richard andThompson

didn’t have a competitive rivalry when they opposed eachother. Richard reasoned their relationship was detachedfrom the hardwood.“Our friendship came before basketball – like we really

didn’t play ball at all,” he said. “We spent so much timein the gym that we knew how to play with each other oragainst each other. I knew when he was trying to do some-thing to embarrass somebody, so I knew not to do certainthings. And he knew what to do against me. It wasn’t likeI was really going at him or him really going at me. Whenwe were on the same team, we felt like we were unstop-pable.”In 2011, Richard was selected to attend the All Army

Basketball Trial Camp, earned a place on the team andwent on to gain a spot on the U.S. All Armed ForcesTeam. Thompson couldn’t attend due to training obliga-tions. Nelson joined Richard on the all services squad.

This year, perhaps wanting to make upfor lost time, Thompson was brimmingwith energy and enthusiasm at the prospectof going to camp, said Richard.“I saw him every day, working as hard

as he could,” he said. “He was doing crazythings his company had him doing or hisbattalion had him doing (for physical train-ing) and then going to the gym towork out.”Thompson continued his workouts in

addition to PT well into the summer andplayed pickup whenever he could, saidRichard. In an Aug. 22 pick-up game atJoint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-FortStory, Thompson was playing with some ofhis troops from the 108th QM Co. He faint-ed during the game and was later taken to ahospital, said his Commander Capt. MilenaWilliams.RichardreceivedwordaboutThompson’s

fate shortly after and set out to visit when hegot the news that no friend wants to hear.“I was on my way and somebody called

me and said he ‘unexpectedly ... ’” He was not ableto finish the thought. “I still didn’t really believe it.I didn’t believe it for awhile until I actually got tothe funeral home.”That was three days later.Thompson was 23 years old. He died of heart

disease, said Williams. The Mohegan Lake, N.Y.,native is survived by a wife, his parents and threeyounger brothers.Needless to say, Richard was reeling – but not to

the extent that it kept him away from playing the game thathe and ‘Ty” loved. In fact, Richard (and Nelson) set out tohonor Thompson when the 2012 trial camp began Nov. 5at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Both he andNelson again made the team and, in turn, earned spots onthe all services roster. Richard himself logged 16.3 pointsand 6.4 rebounds per contest. Fewwould argue that his playwas inspired.“The tournament meant a little bit more because my best

friend was supposed to come, and he was looking forwardto it, and he ended up passing away,” said Richard duringthe tournament. “Every day, I just made sure I was givingmy all for him.”Both Richard and Nelson represented the Army in the

SHAPE International Basketball Tournament held Nov. 26- Dec. 1 in Mons, Belgium. The U.S. armed forces teamfinished second to Lithuania.With the hoops season behind him and Thompson’s

death still a disturbing memory, Richard said he realizedThompson – the guy who called him ‘country’ and withwhom he seemingly shared no compatibilites –meant moreto him than even he thought.“He was my best friend,” he said, “because he knew ev-

erything about me.”Richard said he also found a new perspective about life

as a result’s of his best friend’s death.“What I’ve gained from it is that you have to cherish

every moment,” he said. “I was happy that I was able to dothat with him.”

(TOP) lst Lt. Cleveland Richard, CharlieCompany, 16th Ordnance Battalion, sur-veys the floor during the armed forcesbasketball tournament. Note the blackband on his jersey strap. (RIGHT) 1st Lt.Tyrell Thompson as a West Point cadet.

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Transition assistance includes completing a family bud-get, an individualized transition plan, and a military oc-cupational specialty crosswalk gap analysis. The latter, according to Herd, is a plan to match a Soldier’s Military Occupational Specialty, or MOS, with one or more civil-ian occupations. Soldiers can then build a more effective resume and also determine if a license or certification is required for those jobs or if additional training is warranted.

Other transitioning help will be available soon. The Department of Veterans Affairs will deliver a virtual ben-efits brief at 9 a.m. (EST), Dec. 21. The final session of a three-day Department of Labor virtual employment work-shop began at 9 a.m.today.

Herd said the Army will offer this virtual training on a regular basis, beginning in January. To register for these events, visit www.acap.army.mil.

All of these transitioning services are offered to Army Family members as well as Soldiers, Herd added. With 132,000 Soldiers alone transitioning this year, that’s a pret-ty big audience if you include Family members, he said.

Transition help will get even better in the future.Next spring, the Army is piloting three different two-

day seminars in education, entrepreneurial planning and vocational-technical training.

Another pilot will be launched around the same time, known as the capstone event. “What this means,” he said, “is that Soldiers will sit down with their command-er and/or a counselor to ensure everything that needs to be done has actually been done: transition briefing, yes; budget, yes; resume, yes; training seminar, not yet.”

The three two-day seminars and the capstone event are scheduled to go Army-wide in October 2013, he said.

“By October 2014, Army transition efforts will be scattered throughout the lifetime of a Soldier, so you don’t begin to think about transitioning the last year or so,” he said. “Rather, you start the transitioning process the first year or so, so you can prepare yourself with plans, certification, networking and so on throughout your career, whether it’s just a 12-month mobilization or a 30-year ccommitment.”

Herd said that while the Army is offering a host of transitioning services, “the most important thing that Soldiers can do is to go to their transitioning events ear-ly and often. Leadership support is essential to making this happen. This is key to a successful transition.”

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CALENDAR OF EVENTSThe deadline for the Traveller Calendar is Thursday at

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

EVENTS

PWOC KickoffThe Protestant Women of the Chapel’s Spring Semester

Kickoffs are set for Jan. 16, 5:30-7 p.m. and Jan. 17, 9:30-11:30 a.m., at Memorial Chapel.

There will be an inspirational speaker and an opportunity to choose from several semester-long book studies. Watch care provided.

For details, email [email protected].

Hours ChangeEffective Jan. 1, the Kenner Army Health Clinic Patient

Appointment Center hours of operation will change to 7 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. The consolidated hours will permit more agents to work during the busiest times, result-ing in better support of the clinic’s mission and vision while improving patient satisfaction.

To make an appointment, call 1-866-LEE-KAHC or 1-866-533-5242.

Virtual VA BriefThe Army Career and Alumni Program is offering a

Virtual Veterans Benefit Briefing Dec. 21, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. This four-hour presentation covers all veteran benefit op-tions and eligibility requirements.

To register, call (800) 325-4715.

FAST ClassFunctional Academic Skills Training registration runs

through Dec. 21 at the Army Education Center, building 12400, for the Jan. 8-28 class.

Space is limited. Upon enrollment, counselors will pro-vide a sample DA Form 4187 and commander’s memo. Those interested should ensure their Test of Adult Basic Education is less than a year old.


KAHC HoursKenner Army Health Clinic will close 11:30 a.m. - 1:30

p.m. on Dec. 20 for holiday luncheons. The clinic will also be closed Dec. 24-25 and Dec. 31 - Jan. 1.

Patients with emergencies that threaten life, limb or eye-sight should call 911 or report to the nearest hospital emer-gency room. For acute or urgent care on a holiday or after hours, call the KAHC administrative officer of the day at (804) 734-9000 for referral authorization to an urgent care center.

For urgent care while traveling, call TRICARE North Region at (877) 874-2273 to locate a local urgent care cen-ter, then contact your primary care manager at 734-9000 for a referral.

Other numbers travelers may need are DEERS to ver-ify eligibility, (800) 538-9552; TRICARE Information Service, (888) 363-2273; and KAHC Patient Appointment Line, (866) 533-5242.

AAFES HoursArmy and Air Force Exchange Service facilities at Fort

Lee will adjust their hours of operation during holiday block leave. All facilities will be closed Dec. 25.

The Main PX will be open Dec. 24, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; and Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Concessions at the Main PX will be open through Jan. 2, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., and will close at 3 p.m. on Dec. 24.

The PXtra Troop Store will be open Dec. 16-24, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Concessions at the PXtra will be open Dec. 17-24, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., closing at 3 p.m. Dec. 24; they will also be closed Jan. 1.

The Express will be open Dec. 24, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Dec. 31, 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.; and Jan. 1, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

For details, visit www.shopmyexchange.com.

USO DinnerThe USO of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia will

serve Christmas Eve dinner Dec. 24, 5-8 p.m., for advanced individual training students and single service members assigned to Army Logistics University. The center is on Mahone Avenue.


College Bowl GamesThe Fort Lee USO Center is the place to be Jan. 1, noon -

10 p.m., for college bowl games. The Center is on Mahone Avenue.

AAFES SweepstakesThe Army and Air Force Exchange Service and Planters/

Kraft are giving away 10 $1,000 gift cards in the “Go Nuts with Planters” sweepstakes. Enter by Dec. 31 using a form available in the Post Exchange. Winners will be selected on or about Feb. 14.

Input NeededInput is needed to gauge the effectiveness of several mo-

torcycle rider PSAs. Feedback on these safe-riding videos is important to improve DoD motorcycle safety and train-ing. The survey will be available through Dec. 31.

The three Motorcycle Rider PSAs are located at the following links: www.dvidshub.net/video/136925/not-racetrack-military-rider, www.dvidshub.net/video/136926/ready-ride-military-rider and www.dvidshub.net/vid-eo/136928/right-attitude-military-rider. After reviewing the short videos, an anonymous online survey may be filled out at the following site: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/motorcycle_PSAs.

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AIT PartyA party for advanced individual training students is held

Saturdays, 5-10 p.m., at the Sports Zone. Dancing to the latest hits spun by a disc jockey, light refreshments, pool and a golf simulator are available for $3.

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Line DancingFree line dancing lessons for all ages are held

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Ski TripFort Lee’s Family and MWR Outdoor Recreation Center

is offering discounted Snow Xperience Trips to Wintergreen Resort.

Skiing, snowboarding, tubing rentals and lift ticket pack-ages are available at a discounted price.

The Snow Xperience Trips will take place on Jan, 12, Feb. 9 and March 9. Cost varies.

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MLK TourneyThe 14th annual MLK Basketball Tournament is set for

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must pay the entry fee to the Sports Office in building 4320, by Jan. 16. Games will be double elimination. The tourna-ment is open to active duty, dependent spouses, Department of Defense civilians and contractors working on Fort Lee.

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35 and Over BasketballThe Family and MWR Sports Department is forming

a new basketball league for players age 35 and older. It is open to active duty personnel, Department of Defense Civilians and retirees.

The season is slated to be Jan. 10 - Feb. 28 at MacLaughlin Fitness Center.

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Personal TrainersPersonal trainers are available weekdays by appointment

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The cost for 60-minute sessions is $35 each for the first nine sessions and $30 each for 10 or more sessions.


AnnieThe Chesterfield Children’s Theatre group is performing

“Annie” Jan. 11-12, 7 p.m., and Jan. 13, 3 p.m. at the Bailey Bridge Middle School Auditorium at 12501 Bailey Bridge Road, Midlothian.

Tickets are $8 for general admission and discounted to $4 for military and children 12 and under.

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Cancer FundraiserA fundraiser to help with medical expenses of Veronika

Newman – who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer – is set for Jan. 12, 2-5 p.m., at 22005 Cox Road, Sutherland. Brunswick Stew will be sold by the quart or bowl.

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Library Hospitality, FunThe Appomattox Regional Library System has planned

a number of winter holiday events for December at its branches in Hopewell and the counties of Prince George and Dinwiddie.

For details, visit www.arls.org or call (804) 458-6320, ext. 1005.

Two Plays SlatedThe Chesterfield Children’s Theatre will present two

plays at Chesterfield County’s Central Library, 9501 Lori Road. They are recommended for children age 5 and older, and their families.

“The Wizard of Oz” will be on Dec. 22, 10:30-11:15 a.m. “Annie – The Musical” will be Dec. 27, 6:30-7:45 p.m.

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Youth Oratorical Comp.American Legion Post 146 will host its annual oratori-

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For more information, rules and to sign up, contact Andrena Althouse, oratorical chairperson, at (804) 731-2885.

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GardenFest of LightsEast Meets West is the theme of this year’s Dominion

GardenFest of Lights at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave., Richmond. More than a half million lights, botanical decorations and trains await visitors 5-10 p.m. through Jan. 7, except for Dec. 24-25 and during extreme inclement weather. Cost var-ies by age and membership. For details, call (804) 262-9887.

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Everywhere Inc. will host its second annual Feed a Friend holiday meal Dec. 24, noon - 6 p.m., at the VFW banquet Hall, 335 S. 15th Ave., Hopewell. It is free to anyone who wishes to attend.

Last year, the group served more than 125 meals and

hopes to double attendance this year.For details, call (804) 479-2441.

Knit, Crochet GroupThe Southside from the Heart Knit and Crochet Group

meets at Appomattox Regional Library branches each week. The group offers free knitting and crocheting lessons and has donated more than 800 items to local charities.

It meets in the Hopewell Main Library on the first and third Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. and on the second and fourth Thursdays, 10 a.m. - noon. It also meets at the Dinwiddie branch on the second and fourth Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m.

For details, call (804) 458-6329 or visit www.arls.org.

Fredericksburg GhostsThe Ghosts of Fredericksburg Tour is held on se-

lect Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. throughout the year. The tours last about 90 minutes and cost $11 per person. Children under age 7 are free.

For details and a tour schedule, visit www.ghostsoffred-ericksburg.com.

Children’s MuseumThe Children’s Museum of Richmond has an extensive

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Legion BingoThe American Legion Hopewell Memorial Post 146

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inal fee. Funds raised support the organization and veterans.For directions and details, call Frank Huston at (804)

541-3735.

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