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SMA visit highlights ‘most unique’ units on Belvoir

By Amanda Stewart Staff writer Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey walked through a formation of Soldiers from the 249th Engineer Battalion at Fort Belvoir Tuesday afternoon, shaking hands with every Soldier in line.

Then, he walked back to the front of the formation and grinned.

“All right, who wants to come over here and take a selfie?” he asked.

After a brief moment of hesitation, many of the Soldiers pulled out their cell phones and rushed to pose for photos with the U.S. Army’s highestranking enlisted member.

Dailey visited the 249th during a visit that also included stops at the 12th Aviation Battalion and the 911th Technical Rescue Engineer Company; briefings on the 212th Military Police Detachment and the 55th Ordnance Company; and a demonstration of See DAILEY, Page A18

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Beautification project needs volunteers

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Sgt. Maj. of the Army, Daniel A. Dailey, prepares to follow Spc. Oscar Zenteno into the low crawl segment of the Fort Belvoir Resilience Obstacle Course during his Tuesday tour of the post.

Volunteers are needed to help clean Jeff Todd Way from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday.

This is a combined effort from the Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce and Roy Rogers on Route 1, near Belvoir’s Pence and Walker gates.

Volunteers meet at Roy Rogers, 8860 Richmond Highway, to get garbage bags, safety vests and a work assignment.

People can come alone or with a group to help clean up the important connector road.

Handel’s Messiah practices

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Maj. Gen. Leslie Smith, Deputy to the Inspector General in the Office of the Secretary of the Army, left, and Lt. Col. Philip Lenz, U.S. Army garrison, Fort Belvoir Headquarters Battalion commander and acting Garrison commander, are presented the wreath by Spc. Oscar Zenteno during the Veterans Day ceremony on Long Parade Field, Wednesday. See full story in the Nov. 12 issue of the Belvoir Eagle.

Each year, the choirs of Fort Belvoir combine with community members to make up a Belvoir Community Choir.

This group rehearses weekly and then performs Part One, the Christmas Section, of Handel’s Messiah with a professional orchestra and soloists. This year’s performance is Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. in Belvoir Chapel.

People who like music and can read it are welcome to participate. Rehearsals are Tuesdays through Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the Belvoir Chapel basement. Mandatory dress rehearsal is tentatively Dec. 5 at 2:30 p.m., also at Belvoir Chapel.

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The Fort Belvoir Legal Assistance Office, SJA, is closed Wednesday and reopens Nov. 12 at 8 a.m.

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Sgt.Wes Brown cannot flee from police when the K-9 unit is there to assist. The Fort Belvoir 212th Military Police Detachment was training in Anderson Park, Oct. 29 on traffic stop procedures, and Jimmy, Military Working Dog was eager to do his part.

MPs go through certification course

By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Every military police officer in the 212th Military Police Detachment must undergo a two-week Law Enforcement Officer Certification course to hone their skills. The course is offered in April and October.

Capt. Trent Dow, commander of the 212th Military Police Detachment at Belvoir, said the unit makes sure “everyone gets 100 percent of their mandatory law enforcement training.”

The training this month, occurring Oct. 19-30, included real-world scenarios and training with the Virginia State Police Department, who came out to teach the officers about distracted and drunk driving.

“It gives them another tool to assist with distracted driving enforcement and DUI enforcement,” said Senior Trooper F.B. Tyler, Virginia State Police Department, crime pre-

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Military Working Dog Jimmy takes down Sgt. Wes Brown, protected from the full impact by the protective bite suit, during 212th Military Police Detachment training at Anderson Park, Oct. 29. vention specialist.

The state troopers showed them how distractions and drinking can impair driving, he said.

“We put them through the distracted driving simulator course to show them the effects of alcohol on a person and we showed them the distractions in the vehicle,” Tyler said.

“For instance, they had the cell phone on trying to talk to somebody or text, (or wore) goggles. We showed them, that with being under the influence and with the distractions, they were going to hit cars. The cones represent cars and people and the bigger cones represented poles and trees.”

Tyler described distracted driving as an epidemic.

“In my daily work with accidents and enforcement, I see the distractions are more of a problem than the drunk driving,” he said.

With scenarios, Dow said the officers had to deal with worst-case scenarios and received feedback on their performance.

Two handlers and a K-9 dog from the 947th Military Police See MP, Page A3

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Spc. Cody Mabe, left, and Spc. Timothy Wode handcuff a simulated suspect during 212th Military Police Detachment training at Anderson Park, Oct. 29. Sgt. Kenneth Alexander volunteered to be an uncooperative driver on this traffic stop exercise.

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Detachment were used in some of the scenarios. Volunteers from the 911th Technical Rescue Engineer Company, and the 12th Aviation Battalion, were role-players in the scenarios.

“We do these kind of training events in the worst case scenarios so that, if those people make it onto our installation or commit those crimes, we can then take them into custody safely – keeping the public as safe as possible,” Dow said.

The training involves a mix of officers with all experience levels, he said, with the more experienced officers bringing their experiences from different duty stations.

One scenario involved role-players in a stolen vehicle. Multiple officers appear on scene and attempt to apprehend the subjects, when one of them starts to run. The K-9 is then released to catch the subject. The scenarios allow the officers to train when dealing with felonious people who may have committed serious crimes, including sexual assault and murder.

“It can look pretty abrasive. You’ve got people with their guns drawn, multiple police officers on the scene, you’ve got a K-9. This is a rarity,” Dow said. “But, you always prepare for the worst and hope for the best.”

Despite the worst-case scenario situations, Dow said the officers are also trained in how to properly help others.

“Throughout their two-week, semiannual course there are also parts identifying and dealing with subjects who are going through mental crisis or have a mental illness to make sure they we can divert them to the help they need,” he said. “We do tons and tons of scenarios where all you do is write a ticket. We focus on community policing (such as) having a conversation with the person, getting to know them — soft contact — really focusing on those community policing principles.”

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Belvoir Hospital staff save cyclist’s life, garner joint service medals

By Alexandra Snyder Fort Belvoir Community Hospital Strategic Communications Office Four Belvoir Community Hospital Soldiers and Sailors credited with saving a cyclist’s life at a charity bike event accepted the Joint Service Achievement Medal Oct. 27 during an awards ceremony at Fort Belvoir.

Army Capts. Wincess Papius and Amanda Shelton, Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Aaron Jackson, and Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Avery Hall received the medals for jumping to action and performing life-saving measures on cyclist Roger Lloyd during the 2015 Lymphoma Research Ride in Montgomery County, Md., in late September.

The four Service members were part of an 18-person volunteer team representing Belvoir Community Hospital and its Junior Officer Council and Junior Enlisted Association. The JOC and JEA have volunteered at the event for the past three years, according to Navy Lt. Jason Delinsky, JOC president.

“This year, (the hospital’s) presence took center stage … which brought great credit upon the members present and to (Belvoir Community Hospital), as a whole,” he said.

The four-person team was assigned to cheer and encourage cyclists along a

steep hill that tests every rider’s mental and physical endurance. As Lloyd battled to conquer this section of course, he collapsed. Immediately, the Belvoir crew rushed to his side. Initially, they gave Lloyd water and towels to make him comfortable, but his condition rapidly worsened.

Lloyd went into cardiac arrest, and the team immediately began performing CPR until emergency medical services arrived on scene. First responders commended the team members for their fast action and noted that Lloyd had a small chance of survival because of the care they provided, Delinsky said.

Doctors only gave Lloyd a 9 percent chance of survival. After a couple weeks of hospitalization, Lloyd's condition improved enough to undergo a quadruple by-pass surgery.

During last week’s recognition luncheon, Lloyd was well enough to surprise the team and join race organizers to personally thank Papius, Shelton, Jackson and Hall.

“It may have been four individuals who performed CPR on me, but saving my life was a team effort,” said the Marine Corps employee who works at the Pentagon. “Their quick response and dedication is why I am here! I am the lucky recipient of their skills and professionalism.”

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Roger Lloyd, center, poses with the four Belvoir Community Hospital Service members who are credited with saving his life during the Lymphoma Research Ride near Frederick, Md., Sept. 27. From left to right are Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Avery Hall; Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Aaron Jackson; and Army Capts. Amanda Shelton and Wincess Papius.

The Service members and the 14 other members of the aid team were honored with a luncheon and award ceremony Oct. 27.

Some might say that Lloyd has had today,” Shelton said. “The night of the some setbacks since the cycling event, race I couldn’t sleep, wondering if we including contracting pneumonia while had done enough. It’s wonderful to see recovering from the surgery. However, we did. He looks great.”

Navy Capt. Jennifer Vedral-Baron, his wife, Sherry Little, said he will be OK, thanks to the Belvoir Community hospital director, was also on hand to address the group. She said she wanted Hospital crew.

“It will be a while before he is back to to ensure each of them understood how work, but the fact that he has a chance much their service at the event – and to do that is because of these Service every day at the hospital – means to members,” she said at the luncheon. people.

“The best part of this job is being “We’ve been married 11 years, and, because of them, we get to see 12. I am able to look at people like you and say, ‘I am so proud,’” Vedral-Baron said. so grateful.”

Members of the team teared up “I have never seen a team like this. when Lloyd first entered the room, Thank you for being ambassadors for our community and our hospital. You which was a surprise to them.

“It means everything to see him here saved a life! All of you are heroes.”

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Veterans benefit from CFC

By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer

The Combined Federal Campaign continues until Dec. 15, and everyone’s donations can make a difference in an organization. The CFC campaign features hundreds of local, national and worldwide charity organizations.

The Army Retirement Residents Foundation – Potomac is a nonprofit that helps elderly veterans in need.

They also established The Fairfax, a retirement community three miles from Belvoir’s Tulley Gate.

The organization is caring for four elderly people who, through no fault of their own, ran out of financial resources and received grants from ARRF-P to be able to stay in their homes. ARRF-P also provides additional money which covers medical costs and memory care, clothing and food, said Julia Jensen, philanthropy coordinator.

The total cost for caring for them is $18,000 a month, Jensen said.

The organization is able to offer assistance to them, thanks to “very grateful, generous donations (which have) been able to cover that,” she said.

Part of ARRF-P’s mission is to serve those who have served, Jensen said. “It’s our duty to give back to them when they need us,” she said.

By providing them with funds and resources, Jensen said the veterans are able to remain comfortably in their homes in their final days.

“I think the CFC is a wonderful avenue that allows fed employees to have a variety of organizations showcased to them,” Jensen said. “Anyone who donates to the CFC can be assured that the organizations have been both reviewed and audited, and have been found to be both ethical and necessary for our community.”

Donations they get also go back to the greater community, Jensen said.

ARRF-P has also donated to the Lorton Fire Department and Wounded Warrior Project.

People can also donate their time during their spring and fall campaigns when they need volunteers.

For more information on volunteering, contact Jensen at 703-281-2460.

For more information about the organization, visit www.arrfp.org.

Their Combined Federal Campaign code is 48150.

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New judges selected for Army Court of Criminal Appeals

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Lt. Gen. Flora D. Darpino, Army Judge Advocate General, left, administers the oath of office to Brig. Gen. Paul S. Wilson as Chief Judge of the U.S. Army Court of Criminal Appeals at the Fort Belvoir U.S. Army Legal Services Agency, Oct. 28. Judge Wilson's wife, Pauline, holds the Bible.

Those selected for the positions, according to Darpino, were carefully chosen based on many factors, including being “individuals who shed their preconceived notions” with

each case.

“As lawyers, we love to go from the gut, but as a judge, it’s about being bound by the law, our conscious, and being impartial in our

decisions,” she said.

Those three key items — law, consciousness and being impartial was what made judges different, Darpino said.

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A new set of judges joined the Army’s Court of Criminal Appeals Oct. 28 during an Investiture Ceremony at the U.S. Army Legal Services Agency on Belvoir.

Five judges were selected by Lt. Gen. Flora D. Darpino, the Judge Advocate General, and were sworn in at the ceremony by Brig. Gen. Paul S. Wilson, chief judge and USALSA commander.

The judges selected to join the court were Col. James W. Herring Jr.; Col. Michael Mulligan; Lt. Col. Paulette Burton; Lt. Col. Stefan Wolfe and Lt. Col. Richard Weis.

During the ceremony, each person put on judicial robes, signifying their new appointments to the U.S. Army Court of Criminal Appeals.

They then took the Judicial Oath of Office, with help from their families.

Darpino, who spoke at the ceremony, said during feudal times, people would be invested with authority, and today, the robe is a symbol of responsibility as the five judges take a sacred oath that represents a moral calling.

The wearing of the robe was adopted because it symbolizes the officer’s acceptance of the ethical responsibility to exercise judicial judgment and discretion independent of supervisory or command authority, according to USALSA.

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Presentation focuses on domestic violence, prevention

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Actor Ben Atherton-Zeman uses the movie character of James Bond to convey concepts of violence against women and how men must speak out in his comedic, one-man play, “Voices of Men,” as part of Healthy Relationships Month at the Fort Belvoir Community Center Oct. 28.

Atherton-Zeman has worked for say this happened to me, I get angry, 17 years as a prevention educator for I get sad, but mostly, I get this overrape crisis centers, domestic violence whelming feeling I want to do something to stop the domestic violence, programs and state coalitions.

“I have spent most of my adult life break the silence. I want to raise my … working to stop domestic violence, voice until this violence stops.”

His presentation included video sexual violence, stalking,” he said. “I do this because I have met victims … clips from popular films, public sertheir voices are real and their stories vice announcements about domestic are real. Every time I hear someone violence and rape, and short skits

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At the beginning of his presentation on domestic violence and sexual abuse, Ben Atherton-Zeman paced the floor of the Fort Belvoir Community Center ballroom ringing a chime once every 12 seconds.

“Every 12 seconds, somewhere in the United States, a man abuses a woman that he’s promised to love,” Atherton-Zeman said. “About every two minutes in the United States, a man rapes a woman, usually a woman he knows.”

Atherton-Zeman is an actor, comedian and activist and a spokesman for the National Organization for Men against Sexism. He developed “Voices of Men,” a comedic presentation involving celebrity impersonations, about 15 years ago, to talk about domestic violence prevention.

He presented his one-man show at Belvoir Oct. 28 as the closing event for Healthy Relationships Month, presented by the Fort Belvoir Family Advocacy Program and SHARP. Atherton-Zeman said he wrote the play because he wanted to give voice to the men who don’t abuse women and who should be speaking out against such violence.

“Voices of men should be raised against violence against women … but, most times, voices of men stay silent when it comes to challenging what is mostly our own gender’s violence,” he said at the start of his talk.

in which he wore costumes and impersonated well-known characters Rocky, James Bond and Austin Powers.

While in character, Atherton-Zeman had the audience laughing at his jokes and voice impersonations, but also delivered information about important topics like myths about rape; warning signs of emotional abuse and other kinds of domestic violence; and feminism.

Atherton-Zeman said he chose the characters in his play because of their distinctive voices and because they are well known.

“They’re different enough from my voice that it sounds funny … and they’re kind of icons of western masculinity,” Atherton-Zeman said. “So, I wanted to have them go through this, maybe unrealistic, quick transformation where they go from perpetrating the violence, to being part of the solution.”

Lt. Col. Philip Lenz, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir Headquarters Battalion commander, introduced Atherton-Zeman and said that domestic violence prevention should be a priority.

“Domestic violence impacts men, women, children of every age and background,” Lenz said, “There’s no place in our community, or in our military, for domestic violence. We all have a responsibility to treat each other with dignity and respect and to put a stop to domestic violence, sexual harassment and sexual assault.”

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Resilience Corner – Character Strengths

By Gloria H. Park Master Resilience Trainer – Performance Expert If someone at a coffee shop sat down next to you and asked you to talk about all the things wrong with you, you’d probably grab a latte, pull up a chair, and feel pretty comfortable about discussing your shortcomings. But, what if someone asked you about who you are at your best? Many people would probably find a chair somewhere else or make moves for the door, because, like most people, they probably spend a lot more of their time thinking about all the ways they fall short, areas that need work, and where improvements need to happen. That’s healthy and functional.

But, we also know people aren’t doing themselves justice if they only stay focused on how to fix weaknesses and but spending no time thinking about how they can also capitalize and leverage their strengths in a variety of parts of their lives.

Those aspects people may view as the best of who they are can be considered signature character strengths. As the name suggests, signature strengths are signs of a person’s nature. They’re a reflection of how values show up in daily behaviors and attitudes, and come with many benefits. When you’re using signature strengths, they feel authentic and true to who they are, they energize rather than exhaust, and the motivation to use those strengths comes from within and not externally.

Just based on the descriptions, many can probably think of one or two strengths that define them at their best. People who want to take an assessment to determine top strengths can go to www.authentichappiness. com to take the 240 item Values in Action, VIA, Survey of Character Strengths.

But, learning what your strengths are is just half the battle. Learning how to bring them more fully to a role as a leader, parent, and/or friend is the other half.

Here are a couple things to think about to get started:

• Figure out ways to use your strengths creatively every day. Using strengths can help the humdrum be more exciting. Maybe you hate working out? Can you leverage your signature strength of Capacity to Love and Be Loved to partner with a friend or battle buddy to make working out more enjoyable?

• Think about how your strengths might be getting in the way. The best of who we are can get us into trouble.

Part of using your strengths more effectively comes with thinking about ways your strengths aren’t working for you. What can you start doing to be smarter about how strengths show up in daily life?

• Maybe you have some beliefs around the person you think you should be that might get in the way of you bringing your best self with you? If so, you might want to think about whether those beliefs are, indeed, accurate, and ask yourself what kinds of benefits you might see if you were to try to be more of who you really are.

Knowing who you are at your best is just as important as thinking about who you are at your worst. So, start to think about it on your own. Maybe next time when I catch you at the coffee shop and ask you what you bring to the table, you will be just as willing to pull up a chair and tell me the strengths you have and how you use them to live the life you want to live! To learn more about skills that build resilience and enhance performance, reach out to your local Comprehensive Soldier & Family Fitness, CSF2, Training Center.

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2015 Operation Sugarplum open Recipient applications are available through November for Belvoir’s Financial Readiness Program’s annual 2015 Operation Sugarplum program.

Army Community Service has a long history of helping Service members and families during the holidays.

With the help of community organizations, local businesses and people, FRP is able to provide families on Belvoir with gift and food cards for the holiday season.

ACS is the liaison, or conduit, between donors and families in need.

The program is designed to help E-1 to E-5, GS-1 to GS-7 and NAF employees NF-1 to NF-2. Families must have at least one child living in the home.

In keeping with the Army tradition of building self-reliant and resilient families, it is mandatory for all recipients to attend financial counseling with an ACS financial counselor. All recipients must provide documentation of income, living expenses and credit accounts during financial counseling. Recipient applications must be signed by the unit commander and/or first sergeant, for active duty; or direct supervisor for Army civilians.

Recipients must register for a financial counseling appointment on Friday, Monday or Nov. 13, 16, 18, 20, 23-25 or 30. All sessions are at ACS from 9 to 10:30 a.m., or 1:30 to 3 p.m.

Appointments are available by calling 703-805-4590 or 703-805-1833. Assistance is not guaranteed.

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Training is from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Community Center.

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Public Notice of Availability The U.S. Army has prepared a Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load, TDML, Study for Fort Belvoir, as required by the Small Municipal Separate Stormwater Sewer System Permit # VAR040093, 9VAC25-890-40, Section I, C.2.a.

The study identifies practices at Belvoir that have been or will be implemented to meet Chesapeake Bay TMDL pollutant load reductions through 2027 for total phosphorous, total nitrogen and total suspended solids, as required by the Virginia Phase II Watershed Implementation Plan.

The document is available at: http://www.belvoir.army.mil/environdocssection.asp, under “Stormwater Management.” Comments on the study should be submitted to Stormwater Program Manager, Fort Belvoir DPW Environmental and Natural Resources Division, Building 1442, 9430 Jackson Loop, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060, or to usarmy.belvoir.imcom-atlantic. mbx.DPW-ENRD-Stormwater@mail. mil.

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November is Native American Heritage Month. Belvoir’s observance is Nov. 19 at 11:30 a.m. at the Community Center on Taylor Road. Ramona Moore Big Eagle, president and chief executive officer of Dare to Soar Enterprises, is guest speaker.

Everyone is welcome to the free event.

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Wood Theater is in Bldg. 2120 on Abbot Road. Adult general admission tickets are $6, $8 for 3D, $8 for first-run movies and $10 for first-run 3D movies.

Child tickets are $3.50, $5.50 for 3D, $5.50 for first-run movies and $7.50 for first-run 3D movies. Credit and debit cards may be used for the amount of purchase only. For more information, call 703-806-5237.

New York City Trip Nov. 21, departure from Community Center, 10300 Taylor Road, Bldg. 1200.

Whether it's shopping on Madison Avenue, taking in a show on Broadway or wandering the city streets of the Big Apple, New York City offers something for everybody! The trip includes round trip transportation and six hours on the ground in NYC, for $50 per person. To register, call 703-805-3714.

Civilian Employee Fund offerings The Civilian Employee Fund has tickets to Flight Indoor Trampoline Park, Fullerton Road, Springfield, for $10 per ticket for jumping from 11 a.m. to noon Nov. 28. Each civilian can get up to four tickets.

The Birchmere Music Hall presents: A Peter White Christmas, is Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m., for $42 per ticket, two ticket limit.

Every Belvoir DoD civilian can get a reservation and a valid CAC must be presented to buy tickets. Transportation is not included.

Tickets are limited for each event and are available on a first come, first served basis from the CEF office in DFMWR headquarters, 21st Street, Bldg. 210. Cash, checks and Visa or MasterCard are the only accepted payment. Refunds are not available.

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The tour was a chance for Dailey to speak to and recognize Belvoir Soldiers and to see some of the installation’s units. During his visit, Dailey spoke to many Soldiers about their jobs, while also taking the time to share some laughs and, yes, take some selfies.

“When the Sergeant Major of the Army told me he was coming to Fort Belvoir, I thought about what I should show him,” said U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir Command Sgt. Maj. Scott Guillory. “After I thought about it, I decided to highlight the most unique parts of Belvoir.”

At his visit to the 911th TREC, the only technical rescue company in the Department of Defense, Soldiers demonstrated some of the equipment and techniques they use in urban search and rescue.

Following instructions from Soldiers in the unit, Dailey donned a specialized suit and dropped down into an underground tunnel used for confined-space rescue training, crawled through about 100 feet underground and emerged on the other side.

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Dailey said the experience gave him some insight to the Soldiers who do that job.

“Imagine just the emotional capacity that you need to be in that space.

That’s a job that not everyone can do,” he said.

Dailey said his favorite part of this and other installation visits is talking to the Soldiers about their jobs.

“The way they talk about what they do, you can tell they love it,” he said.

“When I get a chance to talk to Soldiers like this, it’s the best part of my day.”

Dailey said he enjoyed seeing the wide variety of jobs Soldiers in the units on Belvoir do.

“It demonstrated the depth and breadth of what Soldiers do in the United States Army,” he said. “A lot of Soldiers are doing a multitude of tasks that people are not aware of.”

During his visit to the different units at Belvoir, Dailey greeted as many Soldiers as he could, stopping to ask them where they are from and what they do. Dailey said he also welcomes the chance to hear questions and concerns from Soldiers and encourages other leaders to be willing to do the same.

“Hearing what their concerns are, what they are thinking … it’s important. And, they need to hear that from senior leadership,” he said, adding that Belvoir’s senior leadership does a good job paying attention to such concerns.

Dailey said he was impressed with the Soldiers he spoke to during his visit to Belvoir.

“You can just tell from talking with them that, not only are they doing a great job, but they love what they do,” Dailey said.

Dailey’s visit also included a stop at the Fort Belvoir Resilience Obstacle Course, where master resilience trainers led him and a team of Soldiers through the course, which includes several physical challenges designed to demonstrate the concepts of resiliency and teamwork.

“This is really good. It really is,” Dailey said after completing the course with his team. “I believe in the resilience campaign. I’m really a big believer in this.”

Guillory said he hoped Dailey’s visit to Belvoir helped him to see the wide range of units and agencies housed on the installation.

“I hope he leaves here with a better understanding of what Fort Belvoir Soldiers do and an understanding that Fort Belvoir is not just the average military base,” Guillory said. “We are joint in all but name … Fort Belvoir is more than just an Army installation.”

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Special, holiday season, chapel events

• Christmas tree lighting, 4 p.m., Dec. 4 • Handel’s Messiah, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 6 • Hanukkah service, 7 p.m., Dec. 8. All events are at Belvoir Chapel.

Chapel services • Woodlawn Chapel 1801 Wright Road, Bldg. 1801 703-806-5911 Saturday: 5 p.m. Catholic Mass Sunday: 7:30 a.m. Catholic Mass; 9:15 a.m. Catholic Mass; 11 a.m. Gospel Service Monday-Friday: 12:05 p.m. Catholic Daily Mass (Only M/W/F from Memorial Day through Labor Day) • Belvoir Chapel 5950 12th St. Ste. 101 703-806-3006 Friday: 7:30 p.m. Jewish Service 3rd Saturday: 9:30 a.m. Jewish Service Sunday: 8 a.m. Protestant Service; 9:30 a.m. Catholic Mass; 11 a.m. Protestant Service; 2 p.m. Contemporary Protestant Service (ChapelNext) • Fairfax Chapel 5675 21st Street Sunday: 11:15 a.m. Catholic Mass • Fort Belvoir Community Hospital 9300 DeWitt Loop 571-231-4178/79 Oaks Pavilion, 1st Floor Friday: 12:15 p.m. Jewish Community Gathering; 1:30 p.m. Islamic Jumu’ah Prayer Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Protestant Service;11 a.m. Catholic Mass Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: noon Catholic Mass Wednesday: 11 a.m. Catholic Mass Throughout the year, there are special services and Masses. Call the following coordinators for those service dates and times: • Catholic: 703-806-5745 • Jewish: 703-806-3393 • Protestant: 703-806-4316 • Wedding Coordinator: 703-473-2193 • For services at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, call 571-231-4178/79.

Exchange’s extended refund policy gives holiday shoppers happy returns

By AAFES Public Affairs To give military shoppers peace of mind this holiday season, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is extending its return policy for items bought through Dec. 24.

The Exchange’s standard policy allows returns anywhere from up to 15 to 90 days of purchase with a sales receipt. The holiday return/ exchange policy extends these terms through Jan. 31.

“For Soldiers and Airmen who are getting a jump on holiday shopping, the Exchange’s extended return policy ensures a gift can be returned if it misses the mark,” said

Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Sean Applegate, Exchange senior enlisted adviser. “The Exchange wants to make returns as simple as possible for military shoppers.”

Shoppers can also return items bought through shopmyexchange. com at their nearest brick-and-mortar Exchange. For more information about the extended refund policy, shoppers can visit customer service at their nearest Exchange.

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Hundreds of military personnel, their families and Fort Belvoir community members packed Wells Field House to experience a rare treat, Oct. 28.

As part of their Joining Forces initiative and in celebration of the American debut of the Invictus Games adaptive sports event next year, first lady Michelle Obama and Jill Biden joined Prince Harry on post to meet with wounded Servicemen and -women in recovery and rehabilitation programs. They also promoted the Games and watched an adaptive wheelchair basketball game between teams of wounded athletes representing Warrior Transition Battalions at Fort Belvoir and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

The inaugural Invictus Games, held in London in 2014, used the power of sport to inspire recovery, support rehabilitation, and generate a wider understanding and respect for wounded, injured and sick Servicemen and -women, according to the Invictus Games Foundation’s mission statement. Prince Harry’s

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Jill Biden meets athletes participating in an adaptive wheelchair basketball game during her visit to Fort Belvoir’s Wells Field House with first lady Michelle Obama and Prince Harry, Oct. 28. visit to the installation aimed to increase awareness of the benefit of adaptive sports to recovery and to announce the U.S. as host of the 2016 Games.

The Joining Forces initiative came about in 2011 when the first lady and Mrs. Biden called on all Americans to rally around Service

members, veterans, and their families and support them through wellness, education, and employment opportunities, according to a White House statement. Joining Forces works hand-in-hand with the public and private sector to ensure Service See VISIT, Page B3

Bulldogs wrap up regular season

By Rick Musselman Sports editor The Fort Belvoir Bulldogs brought the 2015 Fairfax County Youth Football League regular season to a close with intense matchups across the age divisions, Saturday at Pullen Field and in Clifton and Vienna, Va., Saturday.

The 80-pound Central Division 2 Bulldogs, led by Fort Belvoir’s first-ever female starting quarterback — 11-year-old Kaia Lyons — squared off against the top-ranked South County Colts. Lyons put her lightning-fast reflexes and well-polished ability to read a defense to good use through four dynamic quarters, keeping the ball in constant motion with precision handoffs to running backs, Amadre Jones and Shamar Killings. Responding to South County’s constant blitz, Lyons demonstrated her ability to scramble out of the pocket and sweep the ends at will, to pick up solid yardage and a string of first downs.

Lyons shared QB duties with Bryce Beutler who utilized his passing arm to great effect, connecting See BULLDOGS, Page B4

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Belvoir Bulldogs quarterback, Kaia Lyons, 11, sweeps around the end during her team’s Fairfax County Youth Football League 80-pound central division season closer against the South County Colts, Saturday at Pullen Field.

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Timeout The truest grit

By Rick Musselman Sports editor Last week, I covered an event that was so far beyond my experience and so outside my comfort zone that I spent the preceding 24 hours redefining nervousness. I suppose anyone would get a little uptight about having to cover a visit to Belvoir by none other than the first lady of the United States. But, she brought guests — the vicepresident’s wife and Prince Harry himself.

Again, so alien was the assignment that I found it difficult to prepare mentally and soon became awash amid a confidenceeroding tidal bore of anxiety. Of course, it didn’t help that I’d fallen victim to probably the most ill-timed flu bug I’d ever come down with.

Also a first for me was experiencing the strictly business ways and means of the U.S. Secret Service, whose personnel, understandably, perceive everything with warm blood as a potential threat and scrutinize accordingly — not a pleasant ritual to undergo when nerves are peaking anyway.

That was something else I’d never before had to see up close, live and in Technicolor.

But I, along with 100 or so other media folk, finally made it out of the rain and into the building, and immediately you could sense the excitement and anticipation of the three dignitaries’ arrival.

Now, while I’ve never been one for getting star struck, the prospect of seeing Prince Harry — now that a sensationalist popular media has tried to replace his role as an ambassador of the British government with the image of a sex symbol who, apparently, every woman in the world gets googly-eyed over—had me feeling more like I were going to be in the same room with a movie star.

As such, the hallmark of that event, for me, was seeing that “hottest man” and “most eligible bachelor” image summarily shattered when he delivered his address.

Prince Harry is clearly a Soldier first — someone who’s been in-country (indeed, two tours in Afghanistan) — and he’s of a kind I’ve come to admire in my dealings with Belvoir’s own recovering veterans.

He’s empathetic and human, and he’s truly sincere and committed to his message of supporting wounded Soldiers everywhere.

He doesn’t speak like a pamphlet or a commercial or a billboard PSA along some highway. He’s lived that wholly unique experience as a Service member in combat and it’s clearly shaped him into something that goes far beyond royalty and celebrity.

Maybe that’s why I so respect the WTB Soldiers I cover around here — they’ve experienced unspeakable things, yet they keep on keeping on.

You just don’t find men and women like that.

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Fort Belvoir Colts linebacker, Charles Williams, 9, closes in for the flag grab during his team’s CYSS flag football showdown with the visiting Joint Base Andrews Redskins, Saturday at Pullen Field.

Fort Belvoir Colts running back, Charles Williams, 9, charges around the end during his team’s Child, Youth and School Services flag football matchup against the visiting Joint Base Andrews Redskins, Saturday at Pullen Field.

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Fort Belvoir Colts quarterback, Andrew Speas, 9, takes the snap and prepares to sneak the ball outside during his team’s CYSS flag football showdown with the visiting Joint Base Andrews Redskins, Saturday at Pullen Field.

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By Rick Musselman Sports editor Fort Belvoir’s up-and-coming youth athletes took to South Post Field, Saturday to square off in a series of fast-paced, high-scoring matchups as the close of the 2015 Child, Youth and School Services flag football season fast approaches.

The Belvoir Colts squared off against the visiting Joint Base Andrews Redskins for the 10 a.m. 7-10 age division game and showcased the offensive precision and no-letup determination on the opposite

side of the ball that the squad has been perfecting throughout the season. The contest gave quarterback, Andrew Speas, 9; and running back, Charles Williams, 9; a chance to thrill spectators with a brand of cohesion usually seen in far more advanced leagues. Skillfully reading the Redskins defense, Speas repeatedly rolled out of the pocket to hand off to Williams who utilized his speed and agility to snake through his opponents’ secondary for big yards throughout the showdown.

Fort Belvoir’s youth flag football program is designed to provide the

Fort Belvoir Colts quarterback, Andrew Speas, 9, executes a screen pass during his team’s CYSS flag football matchup against the visiting Joint Base Andrews Redskins, Saturday at Pullen Field.

For more information about the installation’s youngest athletes a safe, no-contact opportunity to league and game schedules, contact learn the basics of the game and Jerry Arrington, Fort Belvoir CYSS develop the skills and fitness levels sports and fitness director, 703they’ll need to compete effectively 805-9139. For a complete rundown in the Fairfax County Youth Foot- of the CYSS sports program as a ball League once they’ve reached whole, including registration and season dates, visit http://belvoir.arqualifying age.

The season will officially close, mymwr.com/us/belvoir/programs/ Nov. 14 with a round robin tourna- youth and click on the “2015 Youth Sports & Fitness Calendar” tab. ment at Pullen Field.

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Fort Belvoir Warrior Transition Soldier, William Lassiter, passes the ball during a wounded warrior wheelchair basketball game, Oct. 28 at Wells Field House. our wounded warriors just like we celebrate our Olympians, our ParaFrom Page B1 lympians, and our other professional members, veterans, and their fami- sports teams. We want to shine a lies have the tools they need to suc- light on — not only our athletes — but also their caregivers and their ceed throughout their lives.

The dignitaries began their visit families.

“As you all know, recovery is a long by touring the USO Warrior and Family Center, a state-of-the art fa- road; there are starts and stops and cility on Belvoir’s South Post which there are good days and bad,” Obama was specifically designed to sup- continued. “Whether it’s through the port wounded, injured, or ill Service arts, or rugby or cycling or basketmembers, military families, and ball, we want the world to see these stories (of recovery). These are the caregivers.

After their tour of the USO, the stories that our wounded warriors dignitaries met Service members and their families are living out evrecovering and rehabilitating after ery single day, whether the cameras sustaining wounds and illnesses re- are around or not. That’s what the lated to military service. They then Invictus Games and Joining Forces traveled to Wells Field House, the are all about — sharing these stories installation’s recently renovated across the world.

“I want to thank you for your sports complex, to watch an adaptive wheelchair basketball event, similar service, your sacrifice and I want to to the sport that will be featured in thank you for setting an example for all of us to live up to as human bethe Invictus Games.

Nearly 100 cameramen and jour- ings. We could not be more proud of nalists from the U.S. and Britain you,” she said.

Obama then introduced Prince covered the event.

Before they delivered opening Harry, who spoke of the importance remarks, Obama, Biden and Prince of adaptive sports programs and Harry met the athletes who were set shared how his two tours in Afghanistan formed the foundation of his to play in the exhibition game.

“Alright, ladies, Prince Harry is commitment to supporting wounded here,” proclaimed Obama when she veterans and the extent they affected took the podium to kick off the event. him personally.

“In combat zones in Iraq and Af“Don’t pretend you didn’t notice.

“The Invictus Games are truly ghanistan, military personnel are an amazing, wonderful event, full setting examples for everyone about of fierce competition, incredible ath- the values of services, duty and dedileticism, as we will see a little bit of cation,” Prince Harry said. “I am in today, and a truly inspiring story,” no doubt that my two deployments in Obama said. “It’s no wonder so many Afghanistan changed the direction of countries are getting behind it, and my life. There is very little that can Jill and I, and the president and vice truly prepare you for the reality of president, will do everything we can war. The experiences can be stark to shine a light on this event. This is and long-lasting. just the beginning. What we know “Returning to the UK after my first is that we should be celebrating deployment, I shared the flight home

First lady Michelle Obama makes a new friend during a wounded warrior wheelchair basketball game, Oct. 28 at Wells Field House. She, Prince Harry and Jill Biden attended the matchup during their visit to Fort Belvoir to promote the Joining Forces initiative and the Invictus Games.

“The Invictus Games 2016 is rewith three critically injured British soldiers, all in induced comas, and ally going to be four incredible days the body of a Danish soldier killed in of sport, I assure you, and I hope it action,” he said. “It hit me, then, that will show people everywhere just this flight was one of many, carrying how incredible our service personhome men and women whose lives nel are and how much of a positive would be changed forever, and some contribution to society they make,” who had made the ultimate sacrifice. he said. “I’m sure the American pub“From that moment, I knew I lic will embrace the Invictus Games had a responsibility to help all vet- just as the British public did in 2014, erans who had made huge personal and I can’t wait to see you all in Orsacrifices for their countries, to lead lando.”

The warrior athletes then treated healthy and dignified lives after service,” he continued. “In 2013, I vis- the dignitaries to a dynamic, 20-minited the Warrior Games in Colorado; ute wheelchair basketball matchup I saw the power that sport could refereed by Steve Smutak, Fort Belplay in recovery of both mind and voir’s own WTB Adaptive Sports body. I thought that, surely, every- Program director. The Belvoir team, one, whether connected to the armed consisting of Staff Sgt. Loubna Idforces or not, would be inspired by rissi; Staff Sgt. David Halona; Maj. (these athletes’) achievements. So, I Pierre Larkin and Sgt. First Class left Colorado with the determination William Lassiter, all of Alpha Comto broaden this to an international pany; Sgt. 1st Class Kelsey Swanson audience, and the idea for the Invic- and Spc. Sydney Davis, representing Bravo Company; and WTB Headtus Games was born.

“The Games epitomize the very quarters and Headquarters Compabest of the human spirit. The men ny’s Sgt. Michael Brown, squared off and women who have, not only, ad- against the WRNMMC squad. Playjusted to life, but embraced it, are ers in that squad were veteran and proving what can be achieved post- potential Invictus Games participant injury, rather than focusing on what Stefan Leroy; veteran Blake Johnson; and Spc. Stephanie Morris, all cannot,” Harry said.

“The Invictus Games seek to representing the Army; the Marines’ change perceptions of physical and Lance Cpl. Andrew Powers and mental injury. One thing we have Lance Cpl. Chris Cowan; the Navy’s to talk about more is breaking down Invictus Games veterans, Max Rohn, these barriers around so-called in- Javier Rodriguez and Petty Officer visible injures, like post-traumatic 2nd Class Angelo Anderson; and the stress, just like we have for physi- Air Force’s Tech Sgt. Brian Williams, cal injuries, like the loss of a limb, so also a potential Invictus Games parpeople are no longer afraid to ask for ticipant; and Tech Sgt. Alex Eudy.

The 2016 Invictus Games are help,” he said. “This fear of coming forward as the result of the stigma May 8-12 at the ESPN Wide World that surrounds mental health is one of Sports Complex in Orlando.

To learn more about these games, of the greatest challenges veterans face today. We have to help them all visit https://invictusgamesfoundato get the support they need, without tion.org. For more information about fear of being judged or discriminated the Joining Forces initiative, visit against. Not only is it OK to talk https://www.whitehouse.gov/joiningforces/about. about it—we have to talk about it.

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Belvoir Bulldogs running back, Shamar Killings, 10, exploits a hole in the South County Colts defense during his team’s FCYFL 80-pound central division season closer, Saturday at Pullen Field.

Belvoir Bulldogs running back, Amadre Jones, 9, charges down the sideline for big gains during his team’s FCYFL 80-pound central division season closer against the South County Colts, Saturday at Pullen Field.

Belvoir Bulldogs Regular Season Results Anklebiter Division 1 Anklebiter Division 5 80-pound Central Division 2 80-pound National Division 3 90-pound Central Division 1 100-pound Central Division 1 100-pound National Division 1 130-pound Central Division

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Belvoir Bulldogs quarterback, Bryce Beutler, 10, throws a long pass over the middle during his team’s FCYFL 80-pound central division season closer against the South County Colts, Saturday at Pullen Field.

The Belvoir Bulldogs cheerleaders keep the crowd fired up during their team’s FCYFL 80-pound central division season closer against the South County Colts, Saturday at Pullen Field. include matchups across every age division in an exhibition format (scores will not count).

From Page B1 Games start at 9 a.m. with Jones and Killings over the middle against Fort Belvoir’s youth football and cheerleading a ferocious Colts secondary. Kicker, Nathaniel league is sponsored and coordinated by CYSS Robinson, fortified the Dogs’ efforts with stra- under the directorship of Program Director tegically placed onside kicks that kept South Jerry Arrington. All youth registered with CYSS County on its toes for the duration. are eligible to participate in Fort Belvoir’s anIn the end, the 6-1 Colts stayed in the dominual youth sports program. nant position, punctuating their drive to the For more information about the league, chamchampionship with a 25-0 win. pionship game schedules, call Jerry Arrington The Belvoir teams with the best records (Anat 703-805-9139; Julie Libert, 703-805-9138; or klebiter 1, 80-pound National, 90-pound Cenvisit http://fcyfl.org. tral and 100-pound Central) are now preparing For a complete rundown of the CYSS sports for the championship tournament that kicks off program as a whole, including registration and Saturday in Alexandria, Lorton and Manassas. season dates, visit http://belvoir.armymwr.

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Fall Little League wrapping up with final games Saturday

By Bill Behring Special to the Belvoir Eagle Fort Belvoir’s Little League teams are wrapping up the final games of the 2015 fall season, with final games scheduled for Saturday.

On Oct. 14, the Major Division Red Birds team hosted the Woodlawn Black at the 21st Street Baseball Complex.

On the mound for Belvoir was hurler, Antron Campbell, who didn’t allow any Woodlawn player to reach first base for the first three and one-third innings, striking out five. But, Woodlawn returned the favor in short order, holding Belvoir scoreless through their first two innings.

The highlight of the game was in the Belvoir’s second inning when Hunter Schmick, with two outs, lined to Woodlawn shortstop, Will McCarthy. But “lined” doesn’t do McCarthy’s athleticism justice. As a right-handed player with cat-like reflexes, he leaped to his right and, with amazing control, made a shoestring catch just inches off the turf to end the inning.

In the bottom of the third, the Red Birds got on the scoreboard as Colin Baird and Robert Wysocki were granted bases on balls and then scoring when Josh Ferguson ripped one to the right centerfield fence. But, Ferguson tried to stretch the hit into a triple and was thrown out at third to end the inning.

In the top of the fourth for Woodlawn Black and with one out, Josh Castillo belted a single to right field for Woodlawn’s only hit of the game.

In the Belvoir fourth, Zach Warner and Timmy Turner were on by a walk and a fielding error, respectively, scoring when Campbell singled to right. The error granted Ty Fisher a base. As Jake Murphy came to the plate, Woodlawn brought in relief pitcher, Dom Silvious, who fanned Murphy.

Schmick stepped up to the plate and ripped another double, stealing his way home for the fifth run, which causes the sides to change, as does four runs in the Minor Division.

Fifth inning for Woodlawn saw Rashawn Mack crossing the plate. He initially struck out, but the catcher’s attempt to make the throw to first to complete the out failed and Mack was aboard.

Mack was able to plate Woodlawn’s only run after advancing around the bases and ultimately stealing home before Campbell set the next three

batters down in order.

In the bottom of the fifth for Belvoir, Colin Baird was on via walk, subsequently stealing his way to third and then scoring on a wild pitch to Wysocki. Three strikeouts ensued.

In the top of the sixth for Woodlawn, Campbell, well within his pitch-count limit, used nine of them to shut down Woodlawn’s next three batters, ending the game at 67 pitches. Campbell had faced 20 batters and allowed only one hit, one walk and struck out 10, propelling Belvoir to an 8-1 win.

On Oct. 21, the Major Division Red Birds hosted the Orioles of Alexandria-Potomac. Antron Campbell, Jacob Murphy and Tytan Matthews pitched in trio and found the Orioles to be a challenge. In the Orioles’ first inning, two runs scored as the first two batters were on with dropped fly balls, ultimately rounding the bases to score as the next three consecutive batters grounded out.

In the Orioles’ second, Turner Joy was also on via an error and scored, again by way of three consecutive groundouts.

In the second inning for the Red Birds, Timmy Turner plated his team’s first run when, with one out, he was on base with a four-pitch walk. Turner then scored as Campbell ripped a shot to right field. After two, Orioles were up 3-1.

In the top of the third for Alexandria-Potomac, Franklin Munde, on with an error, came around to score the Orioles’ fourth run on walks and a passed ball. Ty Fisher led off the Red Birds’ third with a base hit to left field, scoring on successive walks and groundouts.

In the fourth inning, Alexandria plated three more runs from two hits by leadoff batters, Cole Cosby and Will Aiken, and four more runs came across the plate in the fifth without the benefit of a hit.

Cosby came in to relief pitch in Belvoir’s fourth, allowing one base runner and sending the Birds three up, three down in the final two innings.

Belvoir’s Tylan Matthews then appeared on the mound in the Bird’s sixth inning and ended Alexandria’s drive with three consecutive outs. Final score: 11-2 Alexandria-Potomac.

On Oct. 24, Woodlawn Black hosted the Belvoir Red Birds at the McNaughton Complex.

Colin Baird led off the game with a walk and then stole second. But, two strikeouts and a pop

fly to second left him stranded on the bag, ending the inning.

Jake Murphy, pitching for Red Birds, gave up his first hit to Woodlawn’s leadoff batter, Josh Castillo, who singled to left. Two outs followed, but an error and a walk caused Rashawn Mack and Will McCarthy to get onboard. The three subsequently scored on walks and misplays before the third out.

In Belvoir’s second at bat, the Birds went three up, three down on strikeouts. Not to be outdone, Murphy struck out the next three Woodlawn batters in order.

In the top of the Bird’s third, Woodlawn sent Cody Garrett on to pitch. On a 3-0 count, Roberto Arzabala led off with a single to left centerfield.

Murphy walked, but three of the next four batters went down on strikeouts.

In Woodlawn’s third, Castillo and Garrett were on with walks. Both scored before two were out.

Zach Warner, relief-pitching for Murphy, struck out Dom Silvious to end the third.

The Red Birds got on the scoreboard in the fourth. Consecutive walks were granted to Warner and Timmy Turner who, in turn, scored as Antron Campbell singled to the right field fence.

Campbell then scored on a wild pitch.

In Woodlawn’s fourth, Warner faced three batters, getting two to ground out and fly out.

In the fifth inning for Belvoir, with Murphy out of the game after injuring his wrist in attempting a diving catch in the fourth, Jaden Rios and Robert Wysocki made it on with walks. Both scored as Josh Ferguson singled down the line just inside third base.

Woodlawn plated four more as the bases loaded on three consecutive walks. Charlie Krebs then belted a grand slam to the right centerfield fence.

The Red Birds were scoreless in the top of the sixth and the game ended 9-5 Woodlawn.

The Little League spring season will be here before you know it. Registration begins in less than a month, on Dec. 1. While the information for the coming season is not yet ready, last season’s information is similar and may still be viewed at http:// belvoir.armymwr.com/us/belvoir/programs/youth.

For information on all things baseball contact Bill Behring at coachbill2@verizon.net.

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1. 249th Engineer Battalion 2. Fort Belvoir Community Hospital 3.I ntelligence and Security Command 4. U.S. Coast Guard 5. 55th Ordnance Company (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) 6. 29th Infantry Division 7. Marine Detachment 8. U.S. Army Legal Services Agency 9. Defense Logistics Agency 10. Defense Threat Reduction Agency 11. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency 12. 911th Engineer Company 13. 212th Military Police Detachment 14. Fort Belvoir Warrior Transition Battalion

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Prince Harry and first lady Michelle Obama prepare to speak to Service members and Fort Belvoir community members during their visit to Fort Belvoir’s Wells Field House with Jill Biden, Oct. 28.

November 5, 2015

Sports & Recreation Briefs This week Gettysburg Battlefields Departure from ODR, Building 778, Saturday. Cost $10 per person for transportation. For your safety, bring water, dress for the weather, and wear appropriate footgear.

Sign up early. All trips must have at least 8 people registered one week in advance. FMI or to reserve your seat call 703-805-3081.

Turkey Trot

Red Cross Swim Lessons

Archery Class Mondays, ODR, 10155 Johnston Road, Fort Belvoir 22060, Building 778, 5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Minimum age requirement is 6 years old. Students must be in the classroom by 5:20 p.m. for safety briefing. Cost is $5 active duty, $3 active-duty dependents $7 non-active duty (retirees or DoD Civilians), $5 non-active duty dependents Call 703-805-3081 for additional information.

Sonic Boom

Members of Fort Belvoir’s Sonic Boom Cross-Country track team pose for a photo after competing in the Potomac Valley championship. All nine athletes on the team placed in medal positions and have qualified for the Junior Olympic Finals are Dec. 12 in Albuquerque, N.M. From left are Sean Owens, Nathan AgudziAddo, Sophie Griggs, Ethan Agudzi-Addo, Isabelle Morrisette, Mercer Alden, Elizabeth Agudzi-Addo, Jada Morgan. Not pictured: Michael Huff.

Cosmic Bowling Fridays, 9 p.m.-midnight at the Fort Belvoir Bowling Center, 5975 Middleton Road, Bldg. 1199.

Cosmic Bowling features music videos and awesome effects lighting in an ultra-lounge atmosphere.

The cost is $5 per game or $16 per person, 3 hour unlimited special from 5 p.m.-midnight.

Golf Club membership sale The Fort Belvoir Golf Club has begun a membership sale for all military personnel, Department of Defense affiliated employees, government employees, and the general public, including family and guests.

Join now and get up to 25 percent off.

New Green Fee Rates • E1-E5: $450 • E6-E9: $750 • O1-O3: $900 • W1-W3: $900 • W4-W5: $1,005 • O4-O10: $1,005 • DoD Gov/Civilian: $1,005 • General Public/Guest: $1,245 • Juniors (18 and younger): $300 For more information call the Golf Club at 703-806-5878.

Free golf lessons Friday Every Friday our Fort Belvoir Golf Club professionals walk the range tee giving all those hitting range balls golf tips. You don’t even need golf clubs; the Pro Shop is happy to provide them. Patrons will purchase only the Range Balls: • Small (25 balls): $4 • Medium (50 balls): $6 • Large (75 balls): $9 Call 703-806-5878 for more in-

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Upcoming Rafting, kayak and canoe trips Outdoor Recreation offers white water rafting, kayak and canoe guided trips. Prices vary according to the activity and request for rentals. Call 703-805-3081 to register or for more information

Great Falls Hike Nov. 14. Departure from ODR, Building 778. Cost is $10 per person for transportation. For your safety, bring water, dress for the weather, and wear appropriate footgear.

Please sign up early. All trips must have at least eight people registered one week in advance. To reserve your seat, call 703-805-3081.

In Progress Stroller Walking Stroller walking is back. Come out and join other parents in this brisk networking opportunity through the trails of Fort Belvoir.

Sessions are Fridays, 9-10 a.m. starting at Pullen Track. For more information, call 703-805-4547.

Water Aerobics afternoon classes added Benyaurd Indoor Pool has added afternoon water aerobics classes— Mondays from 5:30-6:25 p.m. and Thursdays, from 5-5:55 p.m. Low impact, high cardio workouts take place every Tuesday and Thursday (except holidays). The Shallow Water Class is 9-9:55 a.m. and the

Deep Water Class is 10-10:55 a.m. at the Benyaurd Indoor Pool. Cost is $5 per class. For more information, call 703-805-2620.

Scuba Open Water Certification Open-water scuba certification classes are offered at Benyaurd Indoor Pool Saturdays, 8-11 a.m.

For more information, call Patriot Scuba at 703-781-4649. For more information on registrations, call Benyaurd Indoor Pool at 703805-2620.

BodySpirit trainers needed BodySpirit, LLC, is seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, nationally certified, personal trainers to join the personal training staff at Fort Belvoir. Call Jennifer Beattie at 504-256-0896.

Adult recreational volleyball Eligible individuals ages 18 and older are welcome to play adult recreational volleyball Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and Sundays, 2-5 p.m., at Wells Field House.

For more information, visit http:// belvoir.armymwr.com/us/belvoir/ programs/wells-field-house or contact Ron Valentine at Ron.Valentine@dau.mil, or 703-805-2912; T.J. Dierks at Timothy.Dierks@DTRA. mil; or Cliff Fouts at CrFouts26k@ aol.com.

Outdoor Recreation operating hours Outdoor Recreation is open Monday through Sunday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

For more information call 703-8053081.

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Fort Belvoir Aquatics is offering American Red Cross Swim Lessons now through April. For more information, please call Benyaurd Indoor Pool at 703-805-2620.

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The 2015 Turkey Trot 5K and 10K events are Nov.14. Still need to get the essentials for your Thanksgiving holiday? Challenge yourself and others for a chance to win a turkey or pie just in time for Thanksgiving. The Turkey Trot 5K and 10K will begin at 9 a.m. at Middleton Rd. Male and female award categories, lowest time wins.

• Overall • 10 & Under • 11-15 Years • 16-19 Years • 20-29 Years Packet pickup is Nov. 12-13, 6 a.m.-8 p.m. at Kawamura Human Performance Center.

Disclaimers: Baby Joggers permitted on the course to start at the back of the wave. Registered children who are carried, pushed in strollers or otherwise assisted will not be eligible for place awards.

Bathrooms will be available at the start location, and water and medical personnel will be available throughout the course. No pets allowed on the course. Only adaptive/ hand recumbent cycles allowed, no bicycles or tricycles permitted. Refunds only offered for PCS, TDY and service related injury/illness.

Cost: $30 before race day, $40 same-day registration from 7-8:30 a.m. (T-shirt size is not guaranteed on day of event).

Registration is available at Graves Fitness Center, The Body Shop, Kawamura HPC and Active. com, or call 703-806-5368.

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Ray Duffy, a massage therapist student from Oceanside, Calif., challenges himself at the Army Reserve challenge flanked by drill sergeants, from 2nd Battalion, 413th Regiment, 95th Training Division, at the 2015 Southern California Tough Mudder race in Temecula, Calif. Saturday.

Army Reserve Soldiers motivate Southern California 2015 Tough Mudders

By Sgt. 1st Class Alexandra Hays Army News Service

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Army Reserve Soldiers inspired and motivated competitors through the grueling and mountainous 2015 Southern California Tough Mudder race in Temecula, Calif., Saturday and Sunday.

About 30 citizen-Soldiers from the greater Southern California reHealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Virginia gion spent their weekend motivatis bringing inpatient rehabilitation services closer to ing thousands of local mud-runners.

The Reserve Soldiers encouraged the home for many northern Virginia residents. Located in competitors at obstacles and orgathe Stone Ridge Village Center, the 55-bed rehabilitation nized an Army Reserve activation hospital will provide high quality and cost-effective area, complete with a drill sergeantrun fitness challenge. healthcare services for patients recovering from: The Army Reserve is a sponsor of the Tough Mudder obstacle race.

• Stroke • Amputation • Neurological “We’re involved in sponsoring • Other programs • Brain injury disorders the Tough Mudder because Tough also available • Hip fracture • Spinal cord injury Mudder embodies a lot of the things we embody as the Army Reserve, as well,” said Lt. Col. Matthew W. LawWhen it comes to your recovery, HealthSouth makesrence, all chief of recruiting communications at the Office of the Chief, Army the difference. So, if you or someone you know requires Reserve, or OCAR. “It embodies physical and mental rehabilitation following an injury or illness, look to a fitness to get through this course,” HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital. It’s your choice.

Lawrence said of the hilly, 10-mile, You deserve a higher level of care.

21-obstacle event. “It also requires teamwork; a lot of people go through here in threes, fours, groups of 12; they work as a team to get through the course.”

A Higher Level of Care® Lawrence said another reason the Army Reserve partners with Tough Mudder is to engage with the local Presented by: communities where Reserve Soldiers live and work.

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Remaining physically fit is a re©2015:HealthSouth Corporation:390346-10 quirement and lifestyle for Army Reserve Soldiers, and obstacle races are a big draw for military members

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and veterans.

Reserve Soldier Spc. Adam L. Holbrook, of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., an infantryman with 2nd Battalion, 413th Regiment, 95th Training Division out of Riverside, Calif., ran his fourth Tough Mudder Saturday.

Holbrook said he enjoys participating in the events because of the camaraderie he experiences at them.

“A lot of veterans come through these races,” he said.

The full-time history student and drill sergeant candidate said he also likes to help support the Wounded Warrior Program; a program several of his friends participate in.

To date, Tough Mudder has helped raise more than $8.5 million for the Wounded Warrior Project, an organization that helps wounded veterans in transition, by making it easy for participants and spectators to raise funds for the organization.

As part of the event’s sponsorship, the Reserve hosted a physical challenge, where Tough Mudder participants could test their physical fitness—complete with drill sergeants, free identification tags and information about the Army and Army Reserve. The physical challenge included pushing a weighted sled; five pull-ups; a low-crawl area; 20 pushups, and pulling the weighted sled back into place.

Several Soldiers, from surrounding Reserve units, also helped spot competitors as they navigated the “Berlin Wall,” a 12-foot wooden obstacle about eight miles into the race.

Reserve Soldiers, from the 315th and 305th Engineering Battalions out of Camp Pendleton, Calif., cheered on participants, gave them tips for the fastest and safest way to get over the obstacle and offered them motivation.

“We’re motivating them, cheering them on as they go through the race,” Lawrence said. “We’re here and we’re part of their community.”