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Garrison welcomes new command team By Amanda Stewart Staff writer
As she assumed command of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir Aug. 11, Col. Angelia “Angie” Holbrook said she could hardly contain her excitement. “Somebody better pinch me,” Holbrook said, as she began her remarks at the change of command and change of responsibility ceremony. “It’s all I can do right now not to break out my phone and take a selfie and Tweet, ‘Yes, dreams do come true.’” Outgoing U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir Commander, Col. Michelle D. Mitchell, relinquished command to Holbrook and outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. Scott E. Guillory relinquished responsibility to incoming Command Sgt. Maj. Billie Jo Boersma at the ceremony. Davis D. Tindoll Jr., director of the Army’s Atlantic Region Installation Management Command, hosted the ceremony and praised Mitchell and Guillory for their work during the two years they led Fort Belvoir. “During her command, Colonel Mitchell proved herself through a period of reorganizations, constrained funding and restrictive hiring. Throughout, she demonstrated unwavering support to the senior commander and to the mission of Fort Belvoir,” Tindoll said. “Command Sgt. Maj. Guillory, too, excelled as a command sergeant major, skillfully assisting the garrison commander to achieve success at sustaining an efficient, responsive and flexible organization, while, at the same time, mentoring Soldiers to become future
Up Front Family Fun Friday concert
The band, Traitors N’ Thieves, performs Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Belvoir Amphitheater. People can bring lawn chairs and blankets to the free family event. The amphitheater is on the corner of Gunston and Abbott roads. Call the Community Center, 703805-3417, for more information.
Road closure
Gorgas Road will be closed between the commissary and Gunston Road from Sunday to Aug. 28 for widening and repaving as part of the ongoing, new commissary construction. The detour route is Gunston, John J. Kingman and Woodlawn roads. Drivers should expect detours and delays and allow extra time to get to on-post destinations in the area. Info is available from Jarrod Kuriger, 703-806-0070, jarrod.c.kuriger.civ@mail.mil. Photo by Tracy A. Woodward
Col. Angie Holbrook, left, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir commander, passes the guidon to Command Sgt. Maj. Billie Jo Boersma during the Friday garrison change of command in Thurman Hall.
“I’d like to introduce, for the first time, our new command mantra: Every day better.” Col. Angie Holbrook, Fort Belvoir new garrison commander Army leaders.” Mitchell will soon retire after more than 28 years in the Army. “Today is a bittersweet moment for me, because, when we passed
those colors, it actually symbolized my last assignment in the United States Army after 28-plus years of service,” Mitchell said. “The sweet See COMMAND, Page A8
Residents reminded to register their weapons Fort Belvoir Public Affairs The Fort Belvoir Police Department reminds Belvoir residents, per regulation, they are required to register all privately owned weapons they bring to the installation, within 72 hours of their arrival. “Even if you haven’t registered within the required 72 hours, it’s never too late to register a weapon,” said Frank Hentschel, director of Belvoir’s Emergency Services. “Some think they may get in trouble, somehow, with their chain of command. But, that’s just not the case.” Hentschel added that any Service member living in military housing has to register their privately owned firearm. By definition, a firearm is any rifle, shotgun, revolver, pistol, air rifle, or air pistol which expels a projectile by action of an explosion. This includes BB and gas pellet
guns, rifles and pistols, according to Fort Belvoir Regulation 190-2. Registration takes five minutes and is simple. Owners fill out a brief registration card with personal information and information about their weapon, including the type, model number, serial number, barrel length, caliber/gauge and make or brand. Enlisted Soldiers E-5 and below also need their commander’s signature on the form. Weapons registration cards are available at the housing welcome center, at the monthly newcomers’ briefing, at the visitor in-processing center and at the police station. Completed forms should be turned in at the visitor inprocessing center. Weapons should not be brought to the visitor in-processing center or to the police station. Registered weapons should be stored, secured and unloaded, in installation housing. Soldiers living in the barracks must store their privately owned weapons in their unit arms room.
Women’s Equality
Belvoir celebrates Women’s Equality Day with a presentation Aug. 25 by Lt. Gen. Flora Darpino, the Army’s judge advocate general. The event starts at 11:30 a.m. at the Belvoir Community Center, 1200 Taylor Road, and is open to everyone. Info is available from sergeants 1st class Latoya Clay or Nieasha Barnes, 703-805-2288 or 703-8055390.
Appreciation cookout
The Henry Knox Field Lodge 349 of the Ancient Free & Accepted Masons hosts an appreciation cookout for military and first responders at Belvoir. The event starts at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 10 and lasts until the food is gone, at Soldier-Statesman Grove on Goethals Road on Belvoir. Info is available from Grant Routzohn, 703-704-3273.
Save the dates
The O Club’s annual Hawaiian Luau is Aug. 26. Anyone can go, but prepaid reservations are needed. O Club, 703-780-0930, ext. 600. Belvoir’s Retiree Appreciation Day, Sept. 23, Specker Field House and Barden Education Center, 8 a.m. to noon. Gwendolyn Lott, 703806-4551. Oktoberfest, Sept. 29 to Oct. 2, 703-805-3714.
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Principal Profile: Kathy Toussaint-Williams Belvoir welcomes new school principal By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer School is just around the corner for Fairfax County and some Belvoir students will have a new building and a new principal to welcome them. Kathy Toussaint-Williams joins Theresa Carhart as a co-principal at the new Fort Belvoir Elementary School campus. Toussaint-Williams will be principal of Fort Belvoir Primary School, which will house grades prekindergarten through third grade. Carhart will oversee fourth through sixth grades at Fort Belvoir Upper School. “I find Fort Belvoir so enticing. There are so many interesting people and so many people are dedicated to service,” Toussaint-Williams said about coming to Fort Belvoir. This will be the first time Fairfax County has had a co-principal situation, she said. This creates a unique situation; however, the idea is to have a “streamlined, excellent experience” for parents, even if they have one child at each school. For example, a parent won’t have to think about how one school does something compared to the other because both schools have agreements on how they will operate the schools so the end user, the families, can have as pleasant experience as possible. “We do a lot of communicating – a lot,” Toussaint-Williams said, adding that it was an exciting opportunity for everyone. Collaboration and teamwork is essential to making Fort Belvoir Elementary Campus successful for those who attend the schools, two traits Toussaint-Williams considers to be part of her leadership style. “I am here only because of children. That’s really significant for me. There is no job that I will not do … everything is something I can do,” she said. The apex of her leadership style is understanding those she works
with and serves. Being hands-on and having one-on-one conversations and interacting with students and their families are important to her. “Fort Belvoir is a haven for families, and it’s a large haven, and I will strive to be very present in the community,” she said. “It is very important that people can feel they can connect with me.” Focusing on service-oriented leadership and collaboration is important in the modern, technologyfocused world, Toussaint-Williams said. “It’s the people part that we need most in this world — especially for military families. There has to be an instant welcome for military families because they move so much. They have to know they are wanted and welcome. They are our business,” she said. Although she has no military affiliation, she does understand the stress of moving around constantly as a child from a foreign service family. As an adult, the opportunity to teach outside of the U.S. proved to be an enlightening experience for her that “(provided) awesome opportunities to see education across the world. Education is the door for our children,” she said. When it comes to educating children, Toussaint-Williams believes that adults who believe and support each and every child is paramount. Communities are also essential to children’s education. “Our parents, guardians, families are very significant to the growth of our children and, as a joint community, we’ve got this,” she said. “We can make sure every child is loved, but we have to do it together. We are every single child’s team in this school. Anything that we feel is a decision … we can create a powerful team for each and every child.” Never one to take life too seriously, Toussaint-Williams believes
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August is Anti-Terrorism Awareness Month By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Although August focuses on spreading anti-terrorism awareness throughout the Army, it’s something you should stay aware of throughout the year, said Richard Blackledge, installation anti-terrorism officer. “With the current situations that are going on around the world, one of the things that we always push out is if you see something suspicious that you report it through iWatch, which is an Army program where an individual can go on to the Internet … and can report anything that they see that’s suspicious without actually having to talk with someone,” he said, adding that people can also report suspicious behavior to their supervisors, law enforcement agencies, or to an anti-terrorism officer in their organization. Some people are complacent about terrorism or don’t see it as real, until it happens to them or to someone they know, Blackledge said. But, that’s not the kind of attitude people should have. “Our job is not to scare people. We want you to remain and do exactly, almost everything you do throughout your fun time, especially during the summer months,” he said. “But, we still want you to pay attention. The old cliché was of the person with the long trench coat who looks out of place – that’s practically nonexistent. You have to look at their mannerisms, look at how they are acting when they are around a crowd.” Teaching children to be aware of their surroundings and of suspicious behavior is also essential, Blackledge said. Educating children about suspicious behavior is similar to teaching them about the dangers of strangers. “It’s the same kind of principle and concept. That’s how I teach small kids. As they get older, it helps them to remain vigilant,” he said. Listen to your sixth sense when you feel something may not look or feel right, Blackledge said. “Listen to it. Most people find themselves in trouble because they don’t pay attention to their senses,” he said. To report suspicious behavior through iWatch, visit https:// iwatcharmy.org.
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DES Journal n For the two weeks ending Aug. 6, Belvoir’s DES reports the following: • Report of damage to private property, Woodlawn Chapel • Report of counterfeit currency, Main Exchange • Report of identity theft, Woodlawn Village • Report of larceny of private property, Woodlawn Village • Civilian charged with driving while license suspended, Pence Gate • Two civilians charged with shoplifting and a civilian charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor, Main Exchange • Civilian charged with hit and run, property only, Tulley Gate • Report of identity theft, FBCH • Civilian charged with driving while license suspended, Tulley Gate • Civilian charged with DUI, Pence Gate • Report of larceny of private property, George Washington Village • Civilian charged with failure to stop at a red light, driving while license suspended, possessing fictitious driving plates and driving with expired plates, John J. Kingman Road • Civilian charged with shoplifting, Main Exchange • Service member charged with failing to register weapon, vet clinic • Report of traffic accident, Jadwin Village • Civilian charged with improper turning resulting from a traffic accident, Mount Vernon Road • Civilian charged with damage to government property resulting from a traffic accident, Kingman Gate • Service member charged with reckless driving, Fairfax County Parkway • 2 reports of fraud, FBPD • Civilian charged with damage to government property, DLA • Civilian charged with damage to private property and improper turning resulting from a traffic accident, GW Village • 2 civilians charged with driving while license suspended, Tulley Gate • Report of larceny of government property, FBCH n Traffic stops, 129; warnings, 80; tickets, 49. All listed reports are in the preliminary stages of the adjudication process. All personnel charged are awaiting UCMJ, criminal or administrative action.
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Brig. Gen. Ronald Place, left, Commanding General of U.S. Army Element-South, reviews the troops during Change of Command ceremonies on Fort Belvoir's Long Parade Field, joined by Col. James Reynolds and Lt. Col. Daniel Bridon.
U.S. Army Element-South Troop Command changes command
By Amanda Stewart Staff writer Col. James L. Reynolds relinquished command of U.S. Army Element-South, Troop Command, to Lt. Col. Daniel D. Bridon at a change of command ceremony on Fort Belvoir’s Long Parade Field, Friday. Host and reviewing officer, Brig. Gen. Ronald J. Place, commanding general of Regional Health Command – Atlantic (Provisional), described the incoming and outgoing commanders of the troop command that supports the Fort Belvoir Community Hospital System for Health and Regional Health Command-Atlantic (Provisional) as “supremely talented officers.” Place credited Reynolds with creating programs to recognize excellence among his team members, as well as programs such as a new healthy food competition, held for the first time this year. Place also credited members of the Fort Belvoir Community Hospital and U.S. Army Element-South, Troop Command team for their hard work and efforts. “It’s the staff who do the heavy lifting,” Place said. “Nothing is accomplished without our people. I thank the team for their contributions to this community and to our Army.” In his remarks, Reynolds,
Lt. Col. Daniel Bridon, left, recieves the guidon from Brig. Gen. Ronald Place during change of command ceremonies, Friday on Long Parade Field. Bridon assumed command of U.S. Army Element-South Troop Command. of service to our nation,” Reynolds said. Reynolds said he particularly enjoyed participating in the “Walk a Mile in Their Boots” program, which allowed him and the command sergeant major to participate in the work normally done by Soldiers at the hospital, including inspecting food, drawing blood, typing blood, restocking supplies and more. “This one-on-one time with our Soldiers, Sailors and civilians illustrated that this is an amazing unit with an outstanding crew,” he said. Reynolds thanked his family, his leadership and his team for their support. “I am so humbled and privileged to have had the opportunity to command it, if only for a relatively short period of time,” he said. Bridon comes to U.S. Army Element-South, Troop Command, after most recently serving as the Chief Information Officer/G-6 of the U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School, U.S. Health Readiness Center of Excellence, Fort Sam Houston, Texas. He said he is looking forward to serving as the commander. Fort Belvoir Community Hospital Color Guard presents the colors dur“It’s a rare and singularly unique ing the change of command ceremony for U.S. Army Element-South honor to be selected to command Troop Command, Friday on Fort Belvoir's Long Parade Field. Soldiers,” Bridon said.”I’m so gratewho served as commander for 15 “I can honestly say that my year ful to be chosen to build on the sucmonths, said he enjoyed his time in command has been the best and cess of Colonel Reynolds and his in command. most rewarding year of my 26 years team.”
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U.S. Army Legal Services Agency's Pat McGrath competes in Fort Belvoir's FY16 intramural bowling championship, Aug. 8 at the Bowling Center.
Edgardo Edwards, competing for Defense Communications and Army Transmissions Systems, sets his sights on the head pin during Belvoir's FY16 intramural bowling championship, Aug. 8 at the Bowling Center.
DLA claims bowling title By Rick Musselman Sports editor Defense Logistic Agency clearly demonstrated its consistent athletic ability and undeniable determination to claim the FY16 Commander’s Cup when the third-ranked unit won the 2016 intramural bowling championship title, Aug. 8 at the Bowling Center, powering past U.S. Army Legal Services Agency 2,490 pins to 2,390. Defense Threat Reduction Agency came in a close third with 2,389 pins and Fort Belvoir Community Hospital took fourth, downing 2,322 total pins. The victory propelled this athletic powerhouse ever closer to wrapping up its FY16 Commander’s Cup run somewhere in the top three slots of the overall rankings. DLA went into the bowling tournament with a solid third-place position, having dislodged DTRA with its runner-up placing in the soccer championship. Now, DLA will head into the golf championship next week with 144 total points — 12 more than fourthranked DTRA — and will set its sights on turning in its absolute best performances to challenge See BOWLING, Page B3
Michael Szego, competing for Defense Logistics Agency, sends one down the lane for a strike during Fort Belvoir's FY16 intramural bowling championship, Aug. 8 at the Bowling Center.
As a serious sports guy, I’m always looking forward to the Olympics — and, as a seriously impatient sports guy, the four years between competitions seem like an eternity. Fortunately, the Rio Games finally arrived and television got meaningful again. What a relief that was, too, watching the world’s finest athletes instead of inscrutable sit-coms and longwinded commercials about termlife insurance, plaque psoriasis and arthritis meds that may cause certain cancers, new or worsening heart failure or, perhaps, spontaneous cranial liquefaction. Last week, I spent hours watching swimming, beach volleyball and gymnastics and it never ceases to amaze me how these athletes have essentially dedicated their entire lives to reaching this one competition. Most began at very early ages, flipping on the lights at the training center at 4 a.m. to practice before school, committing nearly every minute of their teenage years to developing strength and focus, and trading the “normal” social activities of youth for becoming the absolute best in their sport. Seeing these competitors then applying all that work at the biggest sports show on earth is about the most inspiring events one can witness. One thing that’s come across before and during the Rio Games is the allegedly poor conditions in which the athletes lived during their stays in Brazil; reports of bad water, clogged toilets and crumbling infrastructure have peppered nearly every sportscast. I suppose that’s newsworthy at such a celebrated event in such a troubled, fiscally insolvent country. But, considering what the Olympics mean and how hard the athletes have trained, I doubt plumbing problems or a ceiling crack have crossed their minds much. In fact, these Olympians would apply the same determination if the Games took place in the barren Australian outback amid granite crags and scrub. The point is, the Olympics transcend local conditions, and the competitors’ lifelong training and sacrifices had little focus on leaky roofs or falling plaster.
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The Belvoir Bulldogs youth football team works on developing its blocking skills during a practice session, Aug. 8 at Pullen Field.
Bulldogs prep for youth football season By Rick Musselman Sports editor Teams in Fort Belvoir’s Bulldogs youth football program, coordinated through Child, Youth and School Services, are busy preparing for the start of the 2016 Fairfax County Youth Football League season. Players in every weight division are engaging in nightly practice sessions through August, developing plays; refining their skills in passing, ball carrying, kicking, punting and applying defense; and building the camaraderie, sportsmanship and esprit de corps that carries the teams to winning performances year in, year out. According to Jerry Arrington, CYSS youth sports and fitness director, the squads practice five eve-
nings a week and will scale back to three once school begins. The Bulldogs will also play a series of scrimmages in early September, when players will put their hard work to a final test before scores and stats start to count in the regular season. CYSS traditionally fields two Anklebiter teams for the youngest athletes; two 80-pound teams (one will be designated the Central division and the other the National division); one 90-pound team; two 100-pound teams; one 115-pound team and one 130-pound team. Coaches and league coordinators are still looking for football players for all weight classes except the 115-pound division, Arrington added. The 130 team is the squad that most needs players (ages 1215). Eligible weights for those ath-
Members of the Belvoir Bulldogs youth football team warm up with some wind sprints before starting a practice session, Aug. 8 at Pullen Field. letes are as follows: 12 year olds through November. — unlimited; 13 year olds — 140 For more information about the pounds; 14 year olds — 135; and 15 league, including game schedules, year olds — 135. call Arrington, 703-805-9139 or visit The season runs from late August http://fcyfl.org.
Ladies Golf Association of Fort Belvoir Weekly Winners
Two-Partner Relay Tournament– Gunston Course (Red Tees) - 20 Teams , 39 Players - Aug. 9 Scoring format: the sum of Player A’s best net front or back 9 holes plus Player B’s best gross front or back 9 holes, compared to the sum of Player B’s best net front or back 9 holes plus Player A’s best gross front or back 9 holes, and then using the lowest sum for the partner relay score. • 1st Place: Diane Davis and Lucinda Audey, 67 • 2nd Place: Helene McInnis and June Page, 68 • 3rd Place (tie): Sue Nelson and Ellen Sibre, 69; Marcia Boynton and Oksan Hite, 69 • 5th Place: Sarah Major and Carol Lucke, 70
• 6th Place (tie): Kathy Mitchell and Kim Kohler, 72; Won Hwang and Trudy Stellar, 72 • 8th Place (tie): Gloria Orr and Margie Hundelt, 74; Pam Chaney and Ruth Edstrom, 74 • 10th Place (tie): Barbara Dionne and Lee Bright, 75; Sun Corleis and Bea Burdick, 75; Margarita Ortman and Kim Kohler*, 75 For more information, call Carol Lucke, LGAFB publicity chair, at 703-791-2466. *Blind draw partner
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Sports & Recreation Briefs This week Who’s the Fittest? It’s time to start training for the Sports and Fitness 3rd Annual "Who's the Fittest?” competition, Sept. 17, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. This year’s events will include a combination of power lifts, Olympic lifts, muscle endurance workouts, and a short run. The fitness event takes place at the Kawamura Human Performance Center, 9250 Gunston Rd, and is a two man team event. There will be six categories to include Open (1844) male, female, and mixed divisions, master's (45 and up) male, female, and mixed. Participants must compete as a team only. The cost is $40 per team. Register online at http://www.active.com/ft-belvoirva/running/who-s-the-fittest-2016 or in person at Kawamura Human Performance Center. Visit belvoir. armymwr.com for event details and rules or call 703-806-4655 for more information.
Softball players, coaches wanted The Fort Belvoir Sports and Fitness program is looking for women`s and men`s players and coaches for their post-level softball program. The team will represent the installation in the Washington Area Military Athletic Conference and participate in local leagues and tournaments. Participants must be active duty or family members, age 18 and older, Reserve, National Guard, contractors and DoD civilians assigned or attached to Fort Belvoir. For more information email Tom Craig at tomcraig07@verizon.net.
Upcoming Get Golf Ready The Fort Belvoir Golf Club offers golf clinics for beginners that
will cover everything needed to get started. Sessions are once a week for 5 weeks and cover putting, chipping, pitching, full swing, and etiquette. Tuesday clinic start date is Sept. 6. Wednesday clinic start date is Sept. 7. Thursday start date is Sept. 8. Each session is one hour. Start times for the Tuesday and Thursday sessions is 6 p.m., and Wednesdays there will be 5 and 6 p.m. sessions. Call the Golf Club at 703-806-5878 for more information.
Pooch Plunge Connelly Outdoor Pool invites all socialized dogs to a Pooch Plunge Pool Party to close out the summer. The event will be Sept. 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Connelly Outdoor Pool Complex at the Officers’ Club, 5500 Schulz Circle. There are competitions occurring throughout the day to include a dog ice cream eating competition, best dog trick, and best dog costume. The cost is $3 per dog. No registration required. Call 703805-2620 for more information.
Golf Club Member-Guest Tournament The Golf Club invites everyone to participate in the 2016 MemberGuest Golf Tournament, Sept. 24 and 25. This is a 2-person team event played over 36 holes on both courses. Gunston Course will be played Sept. 24, and the Woodlawn Course will be played on Sept. 25. The tournament format for Saturday will be a “two person scramble” and the tournament format for Sunday will be “better ball of the partners.” The entry fee is $350 per team for all entries and the sign up deadline is Sept. 18, at 6:00 p.m. For more information, call the Golf Club at 703-806-5878 or visit belvoir.armymwr.com.
Oktoberfest Fort Belvoir’s MWR hosts one of the most anticipated events of the year: The 21st Annual Oktoberfest.
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USALSA for the second-place slot. Eight units assigned to Belvoir, fielding five players each, competed in the tournament, including DLA, FBCH, DTRA, USALSA, Joint Personnel Recovery Agency, Defense Communications and Army Transmissions Systems, Center for Army Analysis, and the Office of the Chief Army Reserve. Fort Belvoir Intramural Sports Assistant Coordinator, Justin Fitzgerald, and Yong Yu, DFMWR bowling league director, hosted the event and conducted an awards presentation after the final games. As the Commander’s Cup title race nears its conclusion, the stage is set for a classic battle between what must now be referred to as the “Big Four” at Belvoir — FBCH (192 points); USALSA (165 points); DLA (144 points); and DTRA (132 points) — heading into the season’s final three events. For more information about Fort Belvoir’s intramural sports program and the annual Commander’s Cup title race, call Geneva Martin, league coordinator, at 703-806-5093 or Justin Fitzgerald, assistant coordinator and sports facility manager, at 703-806-5093. Athletes can also contact their respective unit representative for sign-up information and scheduling details.
Located at Freemont Field on Belvoir’s North Post, Oktoberfest is a four-day festival that highlights authentic German cuisine, beverages, music, and dancing. Enjoy a carnival, Volksmarch 10K Walk, a vendor market and more. This is a fun-filled event geared toward the whole family. Oktoberfest will be open Sept. 29, 6-10 p.m.; Sept. 30, 6 p.m.-midnight; Oct. 1, noon to midnight; and Oct. 2, noon to 10 p.m. Entry is free; bring cash for food, beverages, and carnival tickets. ATMs will be available on site. Visit belvoir.armymwr.com for more details.
FBCH/MWR Breast Cancer Awareness 5k October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. MWR and Fort Belvoir Community Hospital invite the Belvoir Community to a 5K run/walk, Oct. 22 to raise awareness of breast cancer and show support for those affected. The race will start at 8:30 a.m. and conclude with a FBCH presentation. The start and end location will be FBCH. Official timing will be conducted. Eligible participants include military, DoD civilians, retirees, and family members. This is a free event and participants can register at Graves Fitness Center, the Body Shop, or Kawamura Human Performance Center. Call 703-8064430 for more information.
Turkey Trot 5k/10k The Turkey Trot 5k/10k is Fort Belvoir’s premier race of the year and will be held on Nov. 19. The race will start at 9 a.m. and conclude with an awards ceremony at approximately 10:30 a.m. The race will start and end at 14th Street and Middleton Road. Register at Graves Fitness Center, the Body Shop or at Kawamura Human Performance Center. The cost is $20. Eligible participants include all active-duty Soldiers as well as mobilized/ADOS National Guard/ Reserve Component Soldiers, and DoD civilians of the local Fort Bel-
voir community. For more information, call Graves Fitness Center at 703-806-5368.
In Progress Aerobics Class Demos Sports and Fitness is offering free Aerobics Class Demos every Tuesday and Thursday, now through Sept. 1. The demos will be held at Wells Field House, 1810 Goethals Road. Sports and Fitness wants patrons to try the classes and let them know what they think. The Tuesday Demo schedule is 6 a.m. Spin, 9:30 a.m. HIIT, 12 p.m. Yoga, and 5:15 p.m. Body Pump. The Thursday Demo schedule is 6 a.m. Spin, 9:30 a.m. HIIT, 12 p.m. Yoga, and 5:15 p.m. Body Pump. The full weekly class schedule will begin Sept. 5 with passes costing $20 for an unlimited monthly pass or $7 for an unlimited weekly pass. Passes may be purchased at Graves Fitness Center, 2116 Abbott Road, or at the Body Shop, 1023 12th Street. For more information, call the Fitness Program Specialists at 703-806-4430.
Walking Across the USA Walking Across the USA is a 12week program in which participants record their miles each day after using the treadmill, elliptical, bike, track or outdoor trail. The program runs through Aug. 28. Each participant will be given log-in sheets to track their progress. Miles will be posted at the Body Shop and Graves Fitness Center. In addition, a map of the USA will pinpoint locations and be updated every Monday. There are 3 categories: elliptical, bike, and walking (treadmill, track, or outdoor trail). The first-place finishers with the most miles in each category will win a Fitbit Flex. Eligible participants are military, DoD civilians, retirees and family members. Register at the Body Shop, 1023 12th Street or call 703-806-3100 for more information.
Tournament results • Champion: DLA, 2,490 pins • Runner-Up: USALSA, 2,390 pins • 3rd Place: DTRA, 2,389 pins • 4th Place: FBCH, 2,322 pins Top Male Bowlers – Three-game series • 1st Place: Lewis Newell, OCAR, 559 pins • 2nd Place: Eric Linneman, DLA, 542 pins Top Female Bowlers • 1st Place: Lenora Glover, DCATS, 451 pins • 2nd Place: Pat Supatchatee, DCATS, 346 pins Male High Scorers – Single game • 1st Place: Davis Stem, USALSA, 227 pins • 2nd Place: George Nessmith, JPRA, 212 pins Female High Scorers – Single game • 1st Place: Pamela Delancy, OCAR, 155 pins • 2nd Place: Kendra Green, OCAR, 146 pins
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Soldiers in Basic Combat Training with Company B, 2nd Battallion, 60th Infantry Regiment at Fort Jackson, S.C., attempt to zero their personal weapons on the zero range.
Marksmanship fundamentals key for Soldiers in basic training By Sgt. 1st Class Brian Hamilton Army.mil Soldiers in basic combat training with Company B, 2nd Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment at Fort Jackson, S.C., braved the stifling summer heat while working on marksmanship fundamentals at the zero range last month. "Regardless of what a Soldier's military occupational specialty or branch is, when you get right down to it, they're all infantrymen, in a sense," said Capt. Jason Vaughn, Company B commander. Typically, Soldiers in initial entry training spend a total of 10 full days out of a 10-week training cycle just acquiring, honing and polishing their marksmanship skills. "We start Soldiers out with the drills, like the dime and washer drills and the (Engagement Skills Trainer), to help them get the fundamentals down," Vaughn said. "It's important to get the basics down first -things like breathing, sight picture, target acquisition — before they get up to the firing line. If they hone those skills before they get up there, then muscle memory takes over and the fundamentals become second nature." Drill sergeants like Staff Sgt. Adam Gamache agree, the importance of mastering the fundamentals cannot be underrated. "All of the drills these Soldiers are working on out here today mirror a fundamental that they need when they get up to the firing line. With
After firing shot groups on the zero range, Soldiers in Basic Combat Training with Company B, 2nd Battallion, 60th Infantry Regiment at Fort Jackson, S.C., have their weapons cleared by their drill sergeants. each drill, we show them what right looks like Gamache, says the process takes on a whole new and then they get the opportunity to practice it meaning for Soldiers in basic combat training. and perfect it," Gamache said. "When you try to take a Soldier who has never "We have to teach the Soldiers from the ground even held a weapon like this, multiply that by up that the weapon is not just an accessory that 60, and try to get them to a level where they are they have to carry around. It has to be cared for proficient at firing that weapon, it takes things and there's certain things they have to do to be- to a much higher level," he said. come proficient at it." "But, at the end of the day, when you get to While teaching an individual Soldier rifle a point where it clicks in the mass majority of marksmanship may appear straightforward, them, you stand back and say, 'Yeah, I did that."
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part of it is that I could not have been assigned to a better assignment than to have been the garrison commander here at Fort Belvoir.” Mitchell named a long list of accomplishments and changes made to Belvoir and the surrounding area during her time in command, including the opening of Jeff Todd Way, a connector road between U.S. 1 and Telegraph Road just outside the installation; ongoing work on widening U.S. Route 1, which borders parts of Belvoir; constructing a new fire station, commissary and elementary school, all set to open on Belvoir in the next few months; opening a new Pentagon Federal Credit Union; a motorcycle safety course; a resilience obstacle course and a resilience training center; making significant improvements to living conditions at the barracks; opening the Fort Belvoir Golf Club up to the surrounding community; and making preparations for the construction of the new National Museum of the United States Army. “In short, I am hugely proud to have served as the commander of this wonderful organization,” Mitchell said. “Together, we have continued to make this community a great place to live and work.” In his remarks, Guillory thanked a long list of garrison employees and others for their help during his time as command sergeant major, and said he has learned a lot during his time at Belvoir. “Through my time here … I’ve learned so much about how a garrison runs … how important relationships are to make everything operate smoothly,” said Guillory, who will soon retire after more than 29 and a half years in the Army.
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Col. Angie Holbrook, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir commander, address the crowd in Thurman Hall during a standing-room-only change of command Aug. 11. Holbrook accepted command from Col. Michelle D. Mitchell.
He also offered some advice to Holbrook and Boersma. “To the new command team, it’s pretty simple. Treat the team with dignity and respect and they will always get the job done for you.
Good luck and enjoy the ride,” Guillory said. “I can look back on the last two years and know I was successful because of the wonderful team that makes up Fort Belvoir garrison. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time here and I’m sure the new command team will, as well.” Tindoll said Belvoir is in good hands with the new command team. “I am truly confident that, with your demonstrated leadership, you will build on the successes of your predecessors,” he said, addressing the incoming team. “The challenges will be many, but I am confident you will bring new energy and excellence to the garrison and this installation.” In her remarks, Boersma said she is confident the new team will only make Belvoir better. “My promise to all of you is simple. We’re going to work hard. I’m going to serve each and every one of you to the best of my ability and make every day better,” said Boersma, who most recently served as the Soldier for Life sergeant major at Headquarters, Department of the Army. Holbrook, who most recently served as the deputy executive officer for the 39th Chief of Staff of the Army, said coming to Belvoir is the fulfillment of a long-time dream for her. And, she said, she and Boersma will be focused on making Belvoir even better. “We’re humbled to captain this ship and, since I very much subscribe to the philosophy, ‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,’ I’d like to introduce, for the first time, our new command mantra: Every day better,” Holbrook said. “This team is already world-class. I know in the hearts of every teammate is only the desire to take it to the next level.”
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Army prepares to administer 1.6 million flu shots By Ellen Crown Army Medical Materiel Agency Public Affairs The Army estimates it will use about 1.6 million doses of the injectable influenza vaccine, the flu shot, this upcoming flu season to keep active-duty and reserve Soldiers, civilian staff, and family members healthy. That's more than half of the total number of doses ordered by the Defense Department annually. For the 2016-2017 flu season, the Army will offer injectable flu shots to Soldiers, federal civilians and beneficiaries. In accordance with effectiveness recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Army will not offer live attenuated influenza vaccine, known as FluMist. The Army's flu shot supplies are expected to arrive at military medical treatment facilities as early
as September. The goal is to immunize with flu shots at least 90 percent of Service members and healthcare professionals by Dec. 15. While most people may worry about flu vaccines only during the fall and winter months, Army Flu Manager Miguel Rivera Jr. said that, for the Army, preparing for flu season is a yearlong mission. Each year, Rivera, assigned to the Army Medical Materiel Agency, a subordinate organization of the Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, works with other preventive medicine experts and logisticians to estimate the number of vaccines needed for the upcoming season. The calculation starts in February to allow the Defense Logistics Agency enough time to tally the total number of doses needed across the DoD and order supplies.
"If people do not get their flu shots by December, we still encourage them to get immunized," said Lt. Col. Charlene L. Warren-Davis, USAMMA's pharmacy consultant and distribution operations center director. "The flu vaccine is usually viable until June 30." According to the CDC, the risks of getting vaccinated are significantly lower than the benefits in most cases. Getting vaccinated also protects others who are more vulnerable to serious flu illness, like older adults, people with chronic health conditions and young children -- especially infants younger than six months old who are too young to get vaccinated. Vaccination has also been shown to make the flu milder for people who do get sick, which may reduce the risk of more serious flu outcomes, hospitalizations.
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SFAC welcomes former National Guard Bureau chief Submitted by The Soldier and Family Assistance Center The Soldier and Family Assistance Center partnered with the Fort Belvoir Warrior Transition Battalion to host a luncheon for WTB Soldiers, family members, cadre and staff, in honor of Gen. Frank J. Grass’ visit to the SFAC Friday. Grass is the former chief of the National Guard Bureau, who is scheduled to retire in September. He served as a military adviser to the president, defense secretary and the National Security Council. Grass oversaw more than 470,000 Army and Air National Guard troops and ensured they were accessible, capable and ready to protect the homeland. WTB leadership and Melani Bell, nurse care manager, invited Grass and his wife for lunch with National Guard Soldiers and all Soldiers assigned or attached to the WTB, cadre and staff. The SFAC personnel were honored to host the Grasses and the event included a tour of the facility and services the SFAC provides. Gen. Grass said he was very pleased and in awe of how well the Soldiers and families were taken care of with all the non-medical, centralized services provided by the SFAC.
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General Frank J. Grass, the former chief, National Guard Bureau, who is scheduled to retire in September, visited the Soldier and Family Assistance Center on Fort Belvoir, Friday. Grass has a vested interest in the health and well-being of Soldiers, their families and especially their children. The SFAC hosted the visit, which included a tour of the facilities and short briefs on the services it provides, including all of the nonmedical services the SFAC provides.
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