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Proclamation signing, kick-off dinner represents supporting military children By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Fort Belvoir families and garrison leaders kicked off Month of the Military Child and Child Abuse Prevention Month Monday, with a spaghetti dinner in honor of military children. This year’s Child Abuse Prevention Month theme is “Child Safety to Prevent Child Neglect.” Lt. Col. Philip Lenz, Headquarters Battalion commander, said 1.7 million children under age 18 have at least one parent serving in the military. Of that number, 900,000 children have one or both parents who have deployed many times. “Military children are everyday heroes to our Army and our nation,” he said. Lenz and Fort Belvoir Garrison Command Sgt. Major Scott Guillory signed a proclamation in honor of April’s month of awareness. The event was in partnership with the Family Advocacy Program, Child, Youth and School Services and Army Community Service. “The Army is committed to See DINNER, Page A2

Up Front AER

The annual Army Emergency Relief Campaign at Belvoir has collected $19,000 of its goal of $160,000. The campaign runs through May 15. AER provides emergency financial assistance to Soldiers and their families, mostly from donations to the program, via interest-free loans, grants, partial loans and partial grants. For information about AER and how to donate, visit www. aerhq.org. Belvoir’s AER officer is Toni Cuttino, 703-805-3130, toni.m.cuttino.civ@mail.mil.

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Families enjoy the kick-off dinner celebrating Month of the Military Child at Fort Belvoir Community Center, Monday.

New SHARP training focuses on not blaming victims By Amanda Stewart Staff writer Too often, when people hear of a rape or sexual assault, they blame the victim, a speaker told audience members at a new SHARP training program held at the Fort Belvoir Community Center, March 31. Victim blaming, Heather Imrie, with Catharsis Productions, said at the start of the “Beat the Blame Game” training, happens “when the victims of a crime, an accident or any type of abuse or maltreatment are held entirely or partially responsible for the transgressions committed against them.” “Basically, it’s saying something terrible happened to someone and it’s all their fault,” Imrie said. The new training, presented by the Army’s Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention program, aims to examine “victim blaming and how general attitudes toward survivors of sexual assault make it difficult to provide support and hold perpetrators accountable,” Sgt. Maj. Tamika L. Wynn, Fort Belvoir’s senior sexual assault response coordinator, said in an email. Belvoir’s SHARP office hosted two sessions of the Beat the Blame Game training. “This is a great program for folks who have just taken over a company or have to make some real calls and helps provide tools for them and their troops to combat the blaming and retaliation that comes with

Defense Acquisition University’s Belvoir Campus, DAU, hosts a one-day training symposium on Strengthening Cost Consciousness, Professionalism, and Technical Excellence, April 27. The symposium features Frank Kendall, under secretary of defense for acquisition, technology, and logistics, as keynote speaker. Events include plenary and classroom training sessions focusing on the latest acquisition policy, practices and techniques that attendees can use on the job. Attendees will get six Continuous Learning Points toward their acquisition certification. Register through the DAU Alumni Association website at dauaa.org/Symposium2016.

Annual highway cleanup

The annual Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce Route 1/ Jeff Todd Way cleanup is April 16 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. This is a Fort Belvoir-partner event and volunteers are needed. Groups are welcome. Info is available from public affairs, 703-8055001; or from the chamber of commerce, 703-360-6925. Photo by Paul Lara

Heather Imrie, speaker with Catharsis Productions, addresses the audience at SHARP training, March 31 at the Fort Belvoir Community Center. survivors reporting,” Wynn said. Imrie said victim blaming is dangerous because it can discourage victims from reporting sexual assaults See SHARP, Page A8

Newcomers’ Orientation

The monthly newcomers’ orientation for May has been canceled. The next orientation is June 14. Info is available from ACS, 703-805-4590.

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Together, we are ready, resilient By Ashley Jenkins Master Resilience Trainer-Performance Expert Resilient individuals have strong relationships and know the importance of building connections. I want to share some “ordinary magic.” This term, coined by psychologist Ann Masten, refers to a combination of attributes, skills and characteristics that make up a resilient person. It serves as a reminder to all that anyone can build resilience. Resilience is having the ability to grow and thrive in the face of adversity. Can you tell whether a person is resilient just by looking at their exterior? The answer is probably not. A few weeks ago, wounded, ill and injured Soldiers and veterans from all over the U.S., gathered to compete in paralympic sporting events for a chance to represent Team Army in the 2016 DoD Warrior Games, at West Point, N.Y., this June. Surprisingly, many are unfamiliar with the Warrior Games Competition that began in 2010. The competition brings wounded, ill and injured Service members from all branches together to demonstrate their physical and mental strength. Each branch fights for gold and, ultimately, to win the Chairman’s Cup. Although, the Warrior Games become much more than a competition, the athletes, their coaches and staff become a community and, after a few short months, a family. Together, we support one another and are able to overcome many adversities. So I ask you again … can you tell by looking at a person whether or not they are resilient? We can see hair, skin and eye color, visible scars or amputations. But there is so much more to us. Think of resilience as a journey rather than a destination. For Warrior Games athletes, their journey did not begin and end with the

Warrior Games trials. They began training in their respective adaptive sports and working with CSF2 to build mental strength months in advance. This process included deliberate training with goal-setting; taking on a growth mindset; focusing their attention on what was important for their performance; managing their energy throughout the day and recovering in the evening. Forty athletes and five alternatives have been selected to compete for Team Army at the 2016 Warrior Games. The other 80 or so athletes who did not make the team are still part of the community/family. They will hone in on their adaptive skills to enhance their rehabilitation and leverage personal values to stay committed to their goals. Elite performers or beginners can benefit from implementing little nuggets/resilient strategies into daily life. Increase self-awareness by tuning into your thoughts, emotions and behaviors. Recognize moments when you can benefit from a little self-regulation. When you implement resilience and performance skills into your performances, this appears as ordinary magic. A veteran athlete to the Warrior Games, Staff Sgt. Jodie Lemons, shared her insight on how managing her energy and focus on building connections with teammates helped her in competition. She also offered some words of wisdom when it comes to “mental well-being.” “I remembered that it didn’t matter if we were doing a team physical sport, or individual rifle or archery, the vast majority of it all was my mental well-being. First and foremost, I had to have faith in something greater than I was, personally placing my faith in my God and my team. That allowed me to dig deeper and know that anything and everything was possible, because I had them to strengthen me.

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ensuring excellence … in support of military children, no matter where they serve,” Lenz said. Berry Patrick, Belvoir MWR director, said the president is calling on everyone to take a stand and help prevent child abuse.

It’s not about you. Even in individual sports when it feels like you are up there against everyone and everything, remember the team. They’re counting on you. It fuels you and inspires you to be part of a team again. Knowing you are part of something greater than you are enables you to push yourself harder than you ever thought possible. Stay positive. Keep your focus on why you are there. Stuff happens, adapt and overcome, that’s what we do. There is no room for negative energy, for you or the team. It’s mind over matter and if you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter. Lastly, have fun. Competition is the same as training, except in your head. It’s a totally different ballgame in there. Get out of your own head and get back to basics. You know this, you got this, and you can do this.” This is encouragement for all of us. Recognize areas where you are strong, increase confidence and strengthen your mentality to overcome challenges. Wish Warrior Games Army Team good luck, as they embark on their remarkable competition endeavors in June. Together, we create something greater that cannot be accomplished when we work alone. Find someone who can be your support system. Local master resilience trainers are in your backyard. Contact your local Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness Training Center for information on the resilience and performance skills that can help people grow and thrive in any environment. • 2113C Goethals Road, Fort Belvoir, Matt Sawyer, NCR Training Center manager CSF2, 703-806-5070. www.csf2.army.mil • Sgt. 1st Class Tracie Evelyn, Installation Program Manager CSF2, Tracie.evelyn.mil@ mail.mil, 703-806-5045.

If a child is not safe in their home, then the community is not a safe place to live, Lenz said. Children are the most vulnerable group and their safety should be ensured. Signing the proclamation represented the community’s dedication to child safety and creating positive relationships. For more information about Month of the Military Child and Child Abuse Prevention Month activities, visit Belvoir.armymwr.com.

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Security contractors, employees receive training on background checks By Amanda Stewart Staff writer Fort Belvoir’s Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security recently hosted training about a new Army directive on background checks for people who have contact with children in Army programs. For several days last week, Bethann Poeschl, a security specialist at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., trained DPTMS’s Security Division’s personnel on recent changes to background check policies and procedures. “We just generally went over, and gave guidance on, the new Army directive,” said Poeschl, who wrote a recently published Bethann Poeschl U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command standard operating procedure on Army Directive 2014-23. The new directive aims to streamline and standardize the process for conducting background checks for employees and volunteers who regularly work with children in Department of the Army programs, said Kristina Snider, security division chief. The directive was created to add an extra layer of security and background checks for people who have contact with children in Army-sponsored programs. “We really just wanted to provide oversight and clarification on the directive and SOP,” said Poeschl. Since she wrote the recently published standard operating procedure, it was very helpful to have her come to train Belvoir’s contractors and employees, Snider said. “To have her come out and go over what changes are going to be implemented was very valuable,” Snider said. “All of our contractors are brand new and … we were able to provide a good overview of what the program is.” Poeschl also provided training on a background check database used at JBLM, Snider said. Snider said she hopes a similar database could be used on Belvoir in the future.

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April awareness highlights children’s safety By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer

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Military kids don’t always have it easy, said Heidi Flick, a detective with the Directorate of Emergency Services with two children of her own. Flick used to speak at elementary schools about bullying. She is prior military and her husband is retired military. They have two young boys, ages 8 and 13. “Their life is constantly moving. They have to move every 2-4 years. They could end up in another state or end up on the other side of the world,” she said. “They change friends constantly.” Children are able to keep up with old friends through social media, Flick said. But, with that ability, parents should be aware of what their children are doing on the Internet. In her own household, her oldest son had permission to have a Facebook profile. But, there are limits to the privilege. “I know his password and I check (his Facebook) every day,” Flick said, adding that he’s also not allowed to approve friend requests. “When I was kid, popularity was about what clique you were in. But now, it’s about how many friends you have (or followers),” she said. Engaging in on-post activities, as an alternative to the Internet, allows children the chance to connect with others in the real world, said Tasha Venters, sexual assault response coordinator, Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention program. “It’s finding that one place where you have at least one thing in common,” she said about military children and their parents being connected

Month of the Military Child

Fort Belvoir offers a variety of activities for children and teens, to keep them active and engaged in the community. April is Month of the Military Child, which acknowledges the sacrifices military children go through, such as moving around to new schools or having one or both parents deployed, said Marie Grayson-George, Child, Youth and School Services youth administrator. To celebrate military children, CYSS hosts events this month, including a Kid and Teen Fest, April 16; Purple-Up Day, and a dinner was held Monday. But, even when it’s not Month of the Military Child, Belvoir has options for teenagers and kids. Families new to the National Capital Region explore the District of Columbia area, she said, but they don’t think about resources close to home. “Belvoir has a lot to offer to families on the installation,” Grayson-George said. “We do encourage others to check with CYSS and MWR.” For more information about MOMC events, visit belvoir.armymwr.com.

Child Abuse Prevention Month

Child Abuse Prevention Month is also in April, and Fort Belvoir’s Family Advocacy Program has several opportunities for parents and their children to learn to develop better relationships and to keep children safe. “Often, we forget how important it is to educate everyone about recognizing child abuse,

reporting it, and making sure our children our safe,” said Dana Marshall, domestic abuse victim advocate. Events offered this month include Chat and Chew: Single and Parenting Discussion from 10-11 a.m. April 15 and noon-1 p.m. April 29. The event is a forum for parents to discuss challenges and successes, while being offered support. There is also KinderJam: BabyJam from 10-11 a.m. April 19 featuring El Brown, creator of KinderJam, who will lead parents of small children in a fun and interactive play session during Play Morning. TransParenting C.O.P.E is an event focused on parents going through separation and divorce. The co-parenting course is mandated by Virginia for those going through a divorce. FAP offers the course for free, from 10 a.m.-noon, April 22. For more events, visit FAP’s Facebook page. All events are at Army Community Service. “We offer all these programs for the betterment of our community,” Marshall said. “We do these things to reinforce and fortify this community. I hope everyone takes advantage.” It’s imperative to stay present while parenting, Marshall said. “You are responsible for their development,” she said. “In order to be responsible for their continued development, you have to be present.” Being emotionally absent, “causes a lot of children to find interactions that are less healthy,” Marshall said. To register for FAP’s events, call 703-8052693. For events on Fort Belvoir, visit Fort Belvoir’s Facebook page or www.belvoir.armymwr.com. Editor’s note – this the last in a five-part series about children and their safety and well-being.

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Children run from one bounce house to the next at Specker Field House, Saturday, as Fort Belvoir families enjoy Bounce for Autism.

Bounce for Autism event raises awareness By Amanda Stewart Staff writer Dozens of children zoomed around Specker Field House Saturday morning testing out each of the 14 inflatable bounce houses that filled the gym. For the kids who bounced around happily and slid down inflatable slide after inflatable slide, it was fun. But, for Fort Belvoir Army Community Service’s Exceptional Family Member Program, it was also a way to raise awareness. April is Autism Awareness Month and the Fort Belvoir ACS EFMP hosted Saturday’s Bounce for Autism event to start a series of events and to mark World Autism Awareness Day. “We just want to bring awareness to the community that we serve many individuals with autism, and to let the families know the EFMP is here for them,” Marlo Keller, EFMP specialist, said before Saturday’s event. The first 200 families received a free blue light, which the international non-profit group Autism Speaks encourages everyone to shine to bring awareness to autism. The Fort Belvoir Fire and Emergency Services Department hosted a photo booth where kids could try

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on fire helmets and jackets and take photos. “We just came to have fun,” said Michelle Brill, as she watched her son, Simon, 5, bounce in one of the inflatable bounce houses. “The nice thing is you don’t have to worry about your kids running off here.” Omoni Williams attended with her children, including her two sons, Aaron, 9, and Josiah, 3, who have autism spectrum disorder. “We’re here because I have two sons with ASD and we wanted to come out, wear our blue, show our support and have fun,” she said. As the mother of children with autism spectrum disorder, Williams said she appreciates events aimed at raising awareness for autism. “I think it’s great. It allows people to see that our kids are just like everyone else, they just want to be accepted and to have fun,” Williams said. “I think this is a great opportunity to show that.”

Gavin Mark, 8, leaps from a bounce house at Specker Field House during Bounce for Autism, Saturday.

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Ladies Golf Association kicks off 2016 season By Rick Musselman Sports editor

The Ladies Golf Association of Fort Belvoir welcomed new and returning golfers to the 2016 season with its annual Membership Meeting, March 29 at the Fort Belvoir Golf Club. The annual event aims to increase awareness of the organization in the Fort Belvoir community and to invite female golfers to learn about the league and become active members. The LGAFB is open to all female golfers eligible for membership at Fort Belvoir Golf Club, and interested players can join at any time during the season, said Gloria Orr, LGAFB secretary. Weekly play (shotgun start format) is every Tuesday morning through October. Annual dues are See GOLF, Page B2

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Ladies Golf Association of Fort Belvoir members, Marie Anderson, left, and Vickie Hauser, register guests before the start of the organization’s 2016 Membership Meeting, March 29 at the Golf Club.

Belvoir CDC students to take fitness challenge By Rick Musselman Sports editor Pre-kindergarten age students from Fort Belvoir’s Child Development Centers will once again get a chance to demonstrate their commitment to physical fitness and healthy living when they compete in the 2016 Fitness Challenge, Friday at Specker Field House. The event, sponsored by Child, Youth and School Services, presents the installation’s youngest athletes with a variety of challenges designed to test their fitness levels. It gives each child a chance to compete against each other in a friendly atmosphere while representing their own schools, which include North Post CDC, South Post CDC, Markham School Age Center, JoAnn Blanks CDC and the new Woodlawn CDC. Each child development center creates banners for their students’ entrance into the gym and the athletes wear special handmade jerseys to represent their schools with pride. A portion of the event focuses on determining the participants’ overall fitness levels, said Julie Libert, CYSS sports and fitness assistant director. “These events give us a chance to test the children to see how fit they are and determine their strength,” she said. The Fitness Challenge features four fitness “stations” which include sit-ups, pushups, a shuttle run and a V-sit reach, which measures forward flexibility from a sitting position. CYSS youth sports program specialists will supervise the stations and cheer the athletes on throughout the morning, Soldiers and Sailors assigned to Fort Belvoir See FITNESS, Page B2

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JoAnn Blanks Child Development Center student, Journey Hemphill, 4, sprints down the court during the shuttle run portion of the annual Child, Youth and School Services Pre-K Fitness Challenge, April 10, 2015 at Specker Field House.

Timeout Always a pleasure By Rick Musselman Sports editor Last week, I got to cover one of my all-time favorite events — the Ladies Golf Association of Fort Belvoir’s annual membership meeting, which welcomes new members and gives returning golfers a chance to reacquaint after a long off-season. It also marks the promise of warm, sunny weather and another run of great tournaments that the LGAFB approach with all the determination of every other team I cover here. I have to say, the members of this club are among the friendliest and most welcoming groups I’ve ever encountered in my news-gathering travels, and every year, I look forward to getting back in touch with the board members and publicity folks. The membership meeting is a great occasion to spend a couple of hours with some really classy people who go out of their way to make new members feel at home and show their appreciation for what I do when I cover their events. While I certainly don’t do this job for recognition, it’s still nice to hear that my efforts are noticed and enjoyed. Indeed, I get the same feeling at LGAFB gatherings as I did the first time I went down to the Markham School Age Center and saw the bulletin board covered in newspaper clippings of the youth sports I’d photographed and written about. I always get asked to partake in coffee and snacks at the season kickoff meeting and the ladies even offer to tote me around on their golf carts when I’m out photographing their tournaments and weekly matches. If that isn’t above and beyond the call of duty, I don’t know what is. At any rate, I’ve never had a single bad experience with Belvoir’s personnel in the five years I’ve been working the sports beat. Every Service member, commander, coach, trainer, league coordinator and community member in the grandstands have always showed the utmost in courtesy and cooperation whenever I need some information, and the LGAFB members really shine in that respect. OK, I’ll admit it — I simply enjoy their company on bright spring mornings.

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From Page B1 $65. Tournament play continues into November. Ginger Poole, LGAFB president, opened the meeting with an overview of the organization’s membership details, play schedule and overall goals. Tim Coolican, Fort Belvoir Golf Club director, and Fort Belvoir PGA pro instructor Fritz Diekmann, then hosted a brief informational session during which they discussed the aims of Belvoir’s golf program, new membership opportunities, play requirements for the 2016 season, score-card protocol, and the construction activity associated with the forthcoming National Museum of U.S. Army. According to Poole, this year’s gathering was a success with a total of 20 new golfers signing up for membership, including 13 who joined that morning. The LGAFB, formed in 1957, provides female golfers the opportunity to share their enthusiasm for the sport in a socially competitive environment, according to a LGAFB press release. For weekly play dates, groups are comprised of players from various flights, based on handicap, and recognition is given to winners based on their individual flights. The LGAFB also hosts several special tournaments at the Golf Club each year, including the Rally for the Cure tournament, which recognizes and contributes to Breast Cancer awareness, and the Member-Guest tournament, which gives members a chance to meet and interact with guests invited from various golf clubs in the area. Other major events include the MemberMember tournament that allows

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New LGAFB member, Trudy Stellar, enjoys coffee and snacks with fellow golfers during the organization’s 2016 Membership Meeting, March 29 at the Golf Club. competitors to share camaraderie with other LGAFB members; the Memorial tournament, which recognizes those who have belonged to the organization in the past; and the Spring Match and Fall Championship that recognizes the most accomplished golfers in the league. LGAFB members can meet, socialize and compete with their counterparts in local and regional events.

The Virginia State Golf Association sponsors events throughout the state, and Fort Belvoir Golf Club’s membership in the Arlington-Fairfax County Golf League, comprised of 15 golf clubs throughout Northern Virginia, provides LGAFB members with the chance to represent Belvoir in team matches in April and May and play in individual monthly tournaments, June through September.

Locations are rotated among all member clubs. The LGAFB welcomes all interested female golfers to join the installation’s ladies’ group to play, compete, socialize and have fun each Tuesday throughout the golf season. For more information, call Carol Lucke, LGAFB publicity chair, at 703-791-2466.

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Woodlawn Child Development Center students, Alexander Santiago, 4, left, and Matthew Arnet, 4, compete in the push-up portion of the annual Child, Youth and School Services Pre-K Fitness Challenge, April 10, 2015, at Specker Field House. recognition certificate for his or her hard work during the event. From Page B1 The CYSS Fitness Challenge is one of many examples of Fort Belalso help as the children compete. CYSS will provide snacks after voir and the U. S. Army’s effort to the athletes complete the final sta- promote physical fitness, proper tion and each child gets a special nutrition and active lifestyles from

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South Post Child Development Center students, Gabrielle Adams, 4, left, and Iyanna Bagceci, 5, prepare to compete in the sit-up portion of the annual Child, Youth and School Services Pre-K Fitness Challenge, April 10, 2015, at Specker Field House. The 2016 event is Friday starting at 9 a.m. the earliest ages. In addition to sportsmanship, while maintaining the annual challenge, Fort Bel- health and fitness. voir hosts the pre-K Olympics, the For more information about Armed Forces Kid’s Run, and many CYSS recreational and athletic proother events aimed to help chil- grams, call Libert at 703-805-913 or dren across the installation build the School Age Center at 703-805athletic skills and a strong sense of 9100.

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FBCH claims Combatives title By Rick Musselman Sports editor

2016 Intramural Combatives Tournament Results

Fort Belvoir Community Hospital fighters kept focus and intensity at full steam for the duration to edge out the U.S. Army Legal Services Agency for the FY16 intramural Combatives championship title, March 25 at Wells Field House. More than 30 athletes representing units assigned to Fort Belvoir competed in the tournament across seven weight divisions. The annual competition, hosted by Fort Belvoir’s Headquarters Battalion and the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, was open to male and female active-duty Soldiers, Marines, Airmen, Sailors, Reservists, National Guardsmen and Defense Department civilians assigned or attached to Fort Belvoir. In the flyweight division, headquarters battalion’s Tiana Evans claimed the champion title by defeating Anne Hsieh competing for USALSA. Headquarters battalion’s Johne Tribble took the first-place distinction in the lightweight division by besting Linda Chavez of USALSA. In the welterweight division, Belvoir Hospital’s Matthew Young triumphed over teammate Philiph Biola for the champion prize, and in the middleweight division Army Geospatial-Intelligence Battalion’s Jadson Chaves took the win over Belvoir Hospital’s Jeffrey Salinas. David Hoch, headquarters battalion, defeated

Overall • Champion: Fort Belvoir Community Hospital • Runner-Up: U.S. Army Legal Services Agency

Individual Flyweight Division • Champion: Tiana Evans, Fort Belvoir Headquarters Battalion • Runner-Up: Anne Hsieh, USALSA Lightweight Division • Champion: Johne Tribble, FB HQ Bn. • Runner-Up: Linda Chavez, USALSA Welterweight Division • Champion: Matthew Young, FBCH • Runner-Up: Philiph Biola, FBCH Anthony Lucio, 12th Aviation Battalion, to claim the cruiserweight-division prize, and headquarters battalion’s William Schuld won the lightheavyweight title by defeating teammate, Paul Macak. Veteran Combatives competitor and defending heavyweight-division champion Josh Chambers, U.S. Army Protective Services Battalion, kept

Middleweight Division • Champion: Jadson Chaves, Army GeospatialIntelligence Battalion • Runner-Up: Jeffrey Salinas, FBCH Cruiserweight Division • Champion: David Hoch, FB HQ Bn. • Runner-Up: Anthony Lucio, 12th Aviation Battalion Light-Heavyweight Division • Champion: William Schuld, FB HQ Bn. • Runner-Up: Paul Macak, FB HQ Bn. Heavyweight Division • Champion: Joshua Chambers, U.S. Army Protective Services Battalion • Runner-Up: Cody Rodrigues, 249th Engineer Battalion his title by defeating Cody Rodrigues, 249th Engineer Battalion. 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. Athletes can also contact their respective unit representative for sign-up information and scheduling details.

Sports & Recreation Briefs This week Players, coaches wanted for post-level softball program Fort Belvoir Sports and Fitness is seeking women`s and men`s players and coaches for post-level softball. 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 and family members ages 18 and older, Reservist, National Guard, contractors and DoD civilians assigned or attached to Fort Belvoir. There will be an organization meeting April 13 at 4 p.m. at Graves Fitness Center. For more information call 703-806-5589.

Golf Club membership sale Membership sales at the Fort Belvoir Golf Club are underway. There are two championship 18-hole golf courses, the Woodlawn and the Gunston courses. The clubhouse features Niblick’s Clubhouse Grill and the Clubhouse Lounge, which offer a great view and food and drink specials. Annual Patron Packages include; unlimited green fees for a year, priority tee-time bookings, $2 discount on cart fees, and 20 percent off practice range keys. Call the Golf Club at 703-806-5878 for more information.

Professional golf lessons From beginner to avid golfer, the Fort Belvoir Golf Club staff will customize your individual program to maximize your golf experience. The Golf Club offers experienced PGA Class “A” Golf Instruction to help you in all parts of the game including; club fitting, full swing, chipping, pitching, sand, and strategy. Call the Golf Club at 703-806-5878 for more information.

Girls’ softball umpires needed The Prince William Lassie League girls’ slow-pitch softball program is looking for umpires for the spring season. Register until May 31. Umpires ages 16 and older (male or female) are eligible. PWLL will train for this paid position. For more information call the Umpire Director at 703-470-6629 or email Umpires@pwlL.org.

Youth enrollment for spring sports open The enrollment for Track and Field, ages 5-18, closes when the teams are full or on May 13. The season runs April-August and the cost is $60. Enrollment for any sport must be done in person at Parent Central Offices, 9500 Barlow Road, Bldg. 950. For more information, call Youth Sports and Fitness at 703-805-9318.

Private swim lessons Tailored to the individual, the pri-

vate lessons offer the chance to gain overall confidence, improve specific techniques or focus on more advanced skills. You have the option of a 30-minute class for $25 per person or 60-minute class for $50 per person. Semiprivate classes with a maximum of 2 people are also available. For more information or to schedule a lesson email: jaye.w.urban. naf@mail.mil.

Upcoming SHARP 5K run/walk Fort Belvoir’s Sexual Harassment/ Assault Response and Prevention program, in partnership with the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, will host the 8th annual 5K Run/Walk April 15, starting at 6:30 a.m. at Gunston Road and 14th Street on South Post. For more information call Anthony Leon, DFMWR fitness program specialist, at 703-805-4430.

American Red Cross Lifeguard Class Benyaurd Indoor Swimming Pool offers American Red Cross Lifeguard Classes in April. The cost is $275 for the class as well as ARC Certification and all materials. Visit the MWR website or call Benyaurd Indoor Swimming Pool at 703-8052620 for class pre-requisites or more information.

Trout Fest The North Post Pool will be stocking the pool with trout for their annual Trout Fest April 16, 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. Unlimited fishing is available at a cost of $10 for pole and bait or $7 for just bait. Catch one of 10 golden fish to win a prize. No registration required. Call 703-805-2620 for more information.

Warrant officer golf tournament The Lord Fairfax Silver Chapter, USA Warrant Officers Association is holding their 3rd Annual Warrant Officer Week Golf Tournament at the Fort Belvoir Golf Course July 8 starting at 2 p.m. Entry forms can be found on the chapter’s web site atwww.lordfairfaxwoa.org. The event is a four-person, captain’s choice team scramble. Cost is $75 per person. If you sponsor a hole for an additional $250, the team entry is only $250 (a $50 savings). Entry deadline is July 1 and incudes green fees, golf cart, barbecue dinner, beverages and awards. For more details, contact Dick Markle at 571-319-7103 or via email at rcmrkl@verizon.net.

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. See BRIEFS, Page B4

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Day trips with Outdoor Recreation Beginning now and running throughout the summer and fall, Outdoor Recreation offers day trips such as wine tasting, hiking, white water rafting, fruit picking and much more. Outdoor Recreation will provide transportation. Prices vary based on the destination. For more information and to register for a trip, call Outdoor Recreation at 703-805-3081.

In Progress Thursday afternoon golf shootouts The Fort Belvoir Golf Club welcomes everyone to attend Thursday afternoon shootouts every week beginning April 21 at 3 p.m. Players can sign up with the golf shop one week in advance. Each week different formats will be offered. Examples include skins, two- person team events, blind bogie and individual net and gross competitions. Drink and food specials are available in the lounge afterwards. Members who ride are charged a 9-hole member cart fee. Daily fee patrons pay twilight fees of $14 to walk and $22 to ride. For more information call the Golf Club at 703-806-5878.

Archery Class Mondays, Outdoor Recreation, 10155 Johnston Road, Fort Belvoir 22060, Bldg. 778, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Minimum age requirement is 6 years. 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.

Cosmic Bowling Cosmic Bowling is available Fridays, 9 p.m.-midnight, and Saturdays, 1 p.m.-midnight at the Bowling Center, 5975 Middleton Road, Bldg. 1199. Cosmic Bowling is out of this world â&#x20AC;&#x201D; featuring music videos and awesome effects lighting in an ultra-lounge atmosphere. Cost is $5 per game or a 3-hour unlimited special for $16 per person from 5 p.m.-midnight. For more information, visit http:// belvoir.armymwr.com/us/belvoir/ programs/bowling-center.

Scuba Open Water Certification Open-water scuba certification classes are 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 703-805-2620.

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Kelley Traynham works to clean up the Accotink Bay shoreline on Fort Belvoir, assisted by Cub Scouts Charles Horton, left, and Traynham’s son, Bo, at the annual Potomac River Cleanup, Sunday.

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Potomac River Clean-up Harlan and Lizzie Earhart join dozens of other volunteers Sunday to clean up the Potomac Shoreline along Fort Belvoir.

Volunteers needed for annual roadway clean up By Amanda Stewart Staff writer

Volunteers are needed for an annual project to clean up area roadways. The annual Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce clean-up is set for 8:30-11 a.m., April 16. The event has been conducted for about 20 years and is a partner event between Fort Belvoir and the chamber. “This is an annual community event we do with Fort Belvoir,” said Holly Dougherty, the chamber’s executive director. “With winter just ending, there is so much trash on the roadways

Annual Route 1 clean-up 8:30 a.m. April 16 Candlewood Suites, 8847 Richmond Hwy. 703-360-6925 and we need to clean it up.” Volunteers will pick up trash on about four to five miles of roadways, including parts of U.S. 1, Jeff Todd Way and on Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, from Walker Gate to U.S. 1. “Fort Belvoir is one of the first places many people visit in our community and we want it to look great,” Dougherty said.

Upcoming job fair targets Service members, military spouses, civilians By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Army Community Service’s Employment Readiness Program and Soldier for Life-Transition Assistance Program are making it easier for the community to find jobs – whether you’re a Service member, military spouse, transition veteran, or civilian. The Fort Belvoir Career Fair is from 10 a.m.-noon, April 20 at the Fort Belvoir Community Center. Wounded Warriors from all branches are invited to come early, at 9 a.m. More than 40 employers will be present, with some doing on-the-spot interviews. Laureen Dupree, Employment Readiness Program manager, said the fair has a diversity of positions, including management, intelligence, cyber security, logistics, and human services. Positions open include full time and part time. “There’s a really wide range and

we’re very excited about the companies who will be participating,” she said. Thirty percent of the employers are federal organizations, Dupree said. When preparing for the career fair, Dupree said to make sure to dress for success, bring federal and non-federal resumes, and do research beforehand. “Look at the Fort Belvoir Employment Readiness Program Facebook the week before the event,” she said. “I will post the listing of the companies and federal organizations that will be in attendance. People want to research the organizations. Then be prepared to target the top five organizations you want to talk to.” Registration at the door or in advance is required. For more information about the career fair, contact Laureen Dupree at laureen.t.dupree. civ@mail.mil or Nittia Mitchell, SFLTAP contract installation manager, at sfltap.belvoir@serco-na.com.

Volunteers will meet at the parking lot of Candlewood Suites, 8847 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, and will then be split into groups and travel to different spots along the designated roads. Volunteers can sign up in advance by calling the chamber at 703-360-6925 or can show up on the day of the clean-up. Dougherty said the chamber appreciates the support it gets from the Belvoir community for this annual event. “We just really appreciate the partnership with Fort Belvoir, Col. Mitchell and the garrison command team. They’re very communityoriented and we just appreciated the support and partnership,” Dougherty said.

Belvoir Exchange backs its ‘Buddies’ with exclusive offers, savings Submitted by AAFES Fort Belvoir The Army and Air Force Exchange Service strives to make it easy for shoppers to exercise their benefit. That’s why the Fort Belvoir Exchange brings exclusive offers directly to shoppers’ inboxes every week when they sign up for the Exchange Buddy List. Shoppers who sign up are among the first to find out about exclusive savings, promotions, events and special offers at the Belvoir Exchange. “Shoppers shouldn’t have to hunt to find information on promotions and events at the Exchange,” said Bill Shoffner, Belvoir Exchange general manager. “That’s why we provide a way for them to get the latest deals, direct from the source, with a minimum of fuss. Just sign up on our secure website and start getting weekly updates.” The Buddy List delivers emails about worldwide and local promotions to about 134,000 authorized Exchange shoppers. Customers interested in getting these messages can sign up at the Fort Belvoir Exchange or online.

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Story time with Dr. Seuss The sun did not shine, it was too wet to play. When the kids sat in SFAC on one recent Friday. But what happened next, was marvelous indeed. What happened was visitors stopped by to read. WTB’s command sergeant major and commander stopped by to give some Dr. Seuss books a gander. Lt. Col. Tulifua and Command Sgt. Maj. LaFond read to the kids (and it appeared not one yawned!) The reading marked the end of the book-filled month But, at SFAC, one reading is just not enough At the SFAC all March, there was reading galore Why? Reading is fun and is not a chore. Read Across America Month was celebrated there And Soldiers found plenty of books to share. All month Soldiers made United Through Reading recordings. And recording books for loved ones, they say, is rewarding. And videos can be recorded by the Service members All year long, from January through December. What’s the message that SFAC hopes to share? Read a book. And show that you care.

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and it can make people feel they don’t need to intervene when they see a potential problem arising. When blame is assigned to the victim of a crime, the victim’s needs are ignored, Imrie said. “We’re ignoring the fact that the victim is a victim. They didn’t do anything to cause this, they didn’t ask for this to happen. And then, the perpetrators and bystanders just kind of disappear into the woodwork,” she said. In her lively and interactive pre-

sentation, Imrie gave several examples of the ways people tend to blame victims of sex crimes. After a sexual assault is reported, people often assign blame to victims based on the clothes they were wearing, Imrie said, but research has found that clothing is never a factor. “It’s not clothing … because rape is a moment of sexual aggression. It’s not a moment of sexual attraction,” Imrie said. Others may assign blame to a victim who has been drinking alcohol, who was walking alone, or who was doing any number of things often considered risk factors for

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Lt. Col. John Tulifua, Warrior Transition Battalion, shares a Dr. Seuss story with Selah Williard, Noah Deford and Genavieve Wallce, April 1 at SFAC. The story time celebrated Read Across America Month and Dr. Seuss’s birthday on Fort Belvoir. sexual assault. Imrie said when people blame a victim, they often feel they don’t need to intervene when they possibly could prevent a sexual assault from happening. “When we blame people, we say, ‘You’re acting bad and I don’t have to worry about what happens to you because it’s your fault.’ Then I don’t have to do anything about it,” Imrie said. “When you do victim blaming, it makes you a bad bystander.” Imrie said it’s common to hold victim blaming ideas. She encouraged people not to feel badly about these ideas they may hold, but, in-

stead, to work to change them. Imrie said sexual assault survivors are more likely to come forward and report crimes if they feel the community is supporting them and is not blaming them. “The more we get rid of some of this toxic stuff, the more survivors will come forward and the more people will be helped,” Imrie said. April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and the Fort Belvoir SHARP office has planned several events to raise awareness. This year’s theme is “Eliminate Sexual Assault: Know Your Part, Do Your Part.”

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Belvoir children among cast of ‘Shrek the Musical Jr.’ By Amanda Stewart Staff writer

Gabe, 14, who plays Papa Bear, said he has enjoyed the experience. “I made a lot of friends and … learned a lot of new things.” said Gabe who, with his sister, also participated in the theater company’s winter show, “Bah, Humbug!” “I have definitely learned a lot.” Isabella, 12, has three small roles in the play and said her experience with Northern Virginia Players has taught her many new skills. “I had done dance before and this was different than what I was used to. Now I get to sing and act, too,” she said. Hannah Youngs, 14, plays a sto-

An upcoming theater production will feature some local military children in its cast. Three Belvoir residents are among the cast of 60 youth, ages 8 to 18, in Northern Virginia Players’ upcoming production of “Shrek the Musical Jr.” The upcoming show is siblings Gabe and Isabella Meritt’s second with the local theater group, which produces several musicals a year featuring a cast of homeschooled children.

ryteller and fairy tale creature in the play, her fourth production with Northern Virginia Players. “The shows are all different and you learn a lot of different things in each show,” she said. “I have a lot more time on stage in this show.” Shannon Meritt, Gabe and Isabella’s mother, said she was not sure what to expect when her children first became involved with the theater group, but was impressed with the quality of their winter show. “I was honestly surprised,” she said. “I couldn’t believe how good it was. There’s so much talent and dedication there.” The cast has been rehearsing three times a week, three hours a

day, for nearly three months. For the homeschooled children, participation in the theater productions fulfills an elective requirement and, Meritt said, it also gives the children a chance to interact with other homeschoolers to make friends. “They have a lot of friends they have made through the shows. They love it,” she said. Performances of “Shrek the Musical Jr.” are April 22, 23, 29 and 30 at 7:30 p.m. and April 23 and 30 at 1:30 p.m. at Burke Community Church, 9900 Old Keene Mill Road, Burke. Tickets are available online at www.nvplayers.com and are $14 in advance or $15 at the door, if available.

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American Water will be performing the Annual Flushing of the Water Distribution System during the month of April. The flushing is in conjunction with Fairfax Water’s annual change from Chloramines to Chlorine, which starts on March 28, 2016 and is scheduled to switch back on June 20, 2016. During the Annual Flushing the water may become discolored and may need to be run for 10 to 15 minutes to clear up. Lower water pressure may be experienced after the Flushing is completed; however, the pressure should be back to normal shortly after. There may be a stronger smell of Chlorine during the period of April 1 to June 30 due to the switch. Please refer to the Schedule to know when your specific area will be flushed. Flushing will be conducted regardless of weather conditions. Should you have any questions, please feel free to call American Water at 571-499-3862.

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