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Soldiers recount their good Samaritan efforts to help bus crash victims By Amanda Stewart Staff writer When Sgt. 1st Class Gracie Vaughan and Sgt. 1st Class David Cooper came upon an overturned bus on George Washington Memorial Parkway as they each drove home from work June 14, both said their military training kicked in. Cooper, who was driving home to Fort Belvoir from work at the Pentagon, rushed to help right the overturned bus. Vaughan, also driving home to Belvoir from her job at Fort McNair, arrived as the bus was being turned over and rushed to aid the people who had been trapped beneath it. “My military training is what I lean to for everything in life,” said Vaughan, who has served in the Army for 16 years. “In the military, you learn to keep a level head … and to do what people would think is impossible.” And that’s exactly what Cooper, Vaughan and the others in a group of about 15 passersby who stopped to help the accident victims, did. The crash happened around 5 p.m. June 14, when a shuttle bus carrying 19 Chinese tourists collided head-on with a car. One person died in the crash and 15 were injured. Authorities said the quick action of the good Samaritans who
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ACS Family Advocacy Program hosts a TransPARENTING seminar that offers separated parents tools and information to help the family move through the tough periods of significant change associated with divorce. The seminar is from noon to 4 p.m. June 30 at ACS, Bldg. 200, 9800 Belvoir Road. Contact FAP at 703-805-3980 or 703-805-2693 to register and for more information.
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Sgt. 1st Class Gracie Vaughan, who lives at Fort Belvoir and works for Military District of Washington, speaks to reporters at the Fort Belvoir Community Center, June 16. Vaughan was one of several passersby who stopped to help the victims of a bus crash on George Washington Memorial Parkway, June 14. about his experience Thursday at stopped to help likely saved lives. Cooper said he was in the midst of the Fort Belvoir Community Center. his normal evening commute home “I said to myself, ‘Is that an overturned bus?’ … and, as I got closer, when he saw the wreckage. “I was driving south on the I saw that was exactly what it was. “ Cooper said he, a Coast Guard George Washington Parkway when I just saw a big cloud of smoke and officer, and several other people dirt in the air,” said Cooper, who, worked quickly to lift the bus, which with Vaughan, spoke to reporters See CRASH, Page A10
Army Col. Wieman assumes directorship of Fort Belvoir Community Hospital By Alex Snyder FBCH Public Affairs Leadership of Fort Belvoir Community Hospital changed hands for the third time since its August 2011 opening. Col. Jason Wieman assumed directorship from Navy Capt. Jennifer Vedral-Baron Friday at Belvoir’s Thurman Auditorium in front of medical staff, patients, friends and family, during a change of authority ceremony that featured the melding of Navy and Army traditions. Wieman is a family medicine physician and most recently served as commander of Weed Army Community Hospital at Fort Irwin, Calif. He was commissioned in the Army after graduating from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1991. Throughout the years, he has served at Madigan Army Medical Center in Washington State; the Army War College; medical director of Wiesbaden Army See WIEMAN, Page A5
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Registration is open for weeklong Summer Sports Clinics and Camps. The Golf Clinic starts July 11, for ages 7-15. Registration costs $65 and registration ends July 1. The Tennis Clinic starts Aug. 8, for ages 7-18. The cost is $45 and registration ends July 29. Basketball Camp starts July 11, for ages 5-18. The cost is $30 and registration ends July 1. Football Camp starts July 19, for ages 5-18. The cost is $30 and registration ends July 15. Soccer Camp starts July 18, for ages 5-18, $30, July 8. Cheer Camp starts July 19, ages 5-18, $30, July 15. Register with Youth Sports and Fitness, 9500 Barlow Road, Bldg. 950. Call 703-805-9138 for more information.
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Army Col. Jason Wieman, right, assumed directorship from Navy Capt. Jennifer Vedral-Baron, Friday in a FBCH change of authority ceremony in Belvoir’s Thurman Auditorium. The ceremony melded Navy and Army traditions in front of an audience of medical staff, patients, friends and family.
Belvoir’s Army Community Service hosts its 51st birthday celebration, July 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at ACS, 9800 Belvoir Road, Bldg. 200. The free event includes pizza, fruit, cake, ice cream, prizes, a scavenger hunt, face painting, and recognition of the longest working Fort Belvoir ACS employee. The celebration is open to everyone and registration is not needed. ACS’s number is 703-805-4590.
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Bibb assumes command of OSA-A By Amanda Stewart Staff writer Lt. Col. David R. Doran relinquished command of Operational Support Airlift Activity to Lt. Col. James W. Bibb at a change of command ceremony June 15 at BC Walsh Hangar on Belvoir’s Davison Army Airfield. OSA-A, an Army Field Operating Activity under National Guard Bureau, serves as the headquarters for the management and execution of the total Army non-executive OSA program, officials said at the ceremony. In 2015, the Army Operational Support Airlift Agency, OSAA, transitioned to become the Operational Support Airlift Activity (OSAA), aligned under the U.S. Army Aviation Brigade, Military District of Washington. Speakers at the ceremony alluded to that change and other changes OSA-A has undergone under Doran’s command. “In times of change, you have challenges and that is where leaders step up and lead their team through them,” said Brig. Gen. Michael Bobeck, deputy director for force protection, J-8, adding that Doran had done a good job seeing his team through change and that Bibb is well-prepared to lead the team through the changes that still lie ahead. “I know change is coming and I know it’s a change you will persevere through.” In his remarks, Col. Gene Lambrecht, commander, Army Aviation Brigade, Military District of Washington, referenced the leadership of Gen. George Washington and compared the changes OSA-A is going through to those experienced in Washington’s time. “Lieutenant Colonel Doran is an excellent leader and he has accomplished much here at OSA-A. He was here at a time when we needed leadership, we needed knowledge, and we needed your expertise … you were the right leader at the right time,” Lambrecht said.
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Lt. Col. James W. Bibb, incoming commander of Operational Support Airlift Activity, accepts the guidon from Col. Gene Lambrecht, commander, Army Aviation Brigade, Military District of Washington, at a change of command ceremony, June 15 at the BC Walsh Hangar at Davison Army Airfield. He added that Bibb is “another great leader” who he is confident will continue to lead the team in the right direction. Doran described the people who make up OSA-A and the Army Operational Support Airlift Command, OSACOM, as “consummate professionals.” “You are also flexible and resilient,” Doran said. “OSA-A and OSACOM had more than its fair share of change in this last 18 months. In fact, the change has been the only constant … but I have been both humbled and in awe of your ability to remain mission-
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Hq. Bn. changes command By Amanda Stewart Staff writer Fort Belvoir Headquarters Battalion bid farewell to outgoing commander, Lt. Col. Philip V. Lenz, and welcomed incoming commander, Lt. Col. Christopher L. Tomlinson, at a change of command ceremony, June 16 at Thurman Hall. Col. Michelle Mitchell, commander, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir, praised Lenz for his accomplishments and those of his battalion during his two years in command. “In two short years, Lieutenant Colonel Lenz has done an awful lot to take care of the Soldiers and their families under his care; to advance the resiliency program on the installation; and to simply make Fort Belvoir a wonderful place to live and work,” Mitchell said. “If I were to sum up his performance in a few words, I would simply say, he’s done it all and he’s done it with excellence.” Mitchell highlighted some of Lenz’ accomplishments, including establishing a leader development program; overseeing the opening of the installation’s first resilience obstacle course; leading the development of a resilience and SHARP resource center and heading the community health promotion team. “Phil, as a battalion commander, you’ve not only been capable, but you’ve been innovating, motivating and inspiring. You’ve set the bar high and accomplished a lot during your tenure in this command,” Mitchell said. Lenz, who will be moving with his family to Germany, said his two years in command passed quickly. “I don’t know where the last two years went. It seems like only yesterday I was standing on this very stage taking the colors,” Lenz said. “I have enjoyed my time as the commander of the Eagle Team and maybe that’s why the time passed so quickly. Truth be told, I had a great mission, a great team and great leadership, which is a recipe for success that anyone can follow.” In his remarks, Lenz thanked his team for their work, Mitchell for her leadership and his family for their support.
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Incoming commander Lt. Col. Christopher Tomlinson speaks at the headquarters battalion change of command ceremony, June 16. Lenz also welcomed Tomlinson and offered him some advice as he takes command. “I will watch from a distance as you take on new missions and take the headquarters battalion to new heights. Just remember, it’s the mission of taking care of Soldiers and their families that, although it does not come with a lot of recognition, is the most important mission we have.” Mitchell said she has confidence in Tomlinson’s abilities to lead the headquarters battalion team. “Chris, I am confident, with your demonstrated leadership, you will continue to make headquarters battalion an invaluable asset to Fort Belvoir and the surrounding community,” Mitchell said. “I am also confident that you will bring new energy and excellence, not only to headquarters battalion, but to Fort Belvoir as a whole, as well.” In his brief remarks, Tomlinson thanked his family for their support and said he is looking forward to the opportunity to lead the battalion. “It is an honor to serve with you and I look forward to our time together,” Tomlinson said, addressing the headquarters battalion team.
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Health Clinic; and as division surgeon for the 1st Cavalry Division during Operation Iraqi Freedom, including “the Surge” operation in Baghdad. “I’m a firm believer in doing what works,” Wieman said. “I have been here for about a month, familiarizing myself with the facilities and leadership. What I have seen at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital so far has impressed me. We’re going to stay the course set by Capt. Vedral-Baron and current staff, and continue to serve our patients in the best and most efficient ways possible.” Vedral-Baron assumed command of Belvoir hospital in January 2014. She was commissioned as an ensign in the Navy Nurse Corps in July 1986. Since then, she has served at many commands in a variety of leadership roles, including U.S. Naval Branch Medical Clinic St. Mawgan, U.K.; commanding officer at Naval Hospital Pensacola, Fla.; Naval Hospital Jacksonville, Fla.; and National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda before it becoming the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. While there, she served as the officer-in-charge of the Medical Evaluation and Treatment Unit, the team responsible for coordinating the care for the President and his family members. Vedral-Baron, who retired and accepted a position as a medical director with the Department of Veterans Affairs in Tennessee, said she will miss the people she met and worked with at Belvoir Hospital, but was certain it is being left in capable hands. “‘One Team’ isn’t just the slogan of the staff of the hospital. It’s a way of life. We support each other, we love each other, and we take care of each other. Thank you for taking care of me. I will truly miss all 3,400 of the people working here and all of the patients I have gotten to serve and know. I consider you my friends. Col. Wieman, I envy you. You’re just starting at this amazing facility, with these amazing people, while my journey has come to an end.” Belvoir Hospital is a DoD medical facility that is part of the Military Health System and integrated healthcare delivery system. It is a joint facility where Army, Navy and Air Force medical personnel provide world-class care to the nation’s Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, retirees and their family members. The $1.03 billion facility has 1.3 million square feet, 120 beds and a seven-story main structure flanked on each side by two specialty care outpatient clinic pavilions.
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Workers dismantle a 98-year old water tower on Belvoir’s South Post. Water Storage Tank 188 was replaced due to Fort Belvoir’s increased water-capacity needs.
WST 188: 1918–2016 Water Storage Tank 188 was removed by contractors, June 16 from the location it occupied for the past 98 years on Belvoir’s 16th Street, between the newly constructed fire station and the American Red Cross on South Post. The removal started at 5 a.m., with workers using acetylene torches to cut the steel tank and supporting structure into pieces,
and a crane to lower the cut pieces to the ground. The entire removal was completed in less than a day. According to Fred Carter, Directorate of Public Works, civil engineer, WST 188 was replaced because the installation’s increased watercapacity needs, especially for fire suppression, had far exceeded the tank’s storage capacity. During an August 2012 fire that engulfed Bldg.
207 (a building on the Defense Acquisition University campus), the tank was nearly emptied while personnel extinguished the blaze. “WST 188 had a capacity of 0.3 million gallons, whereas the replacement, WST 1190, has a capacity of 1 million gallons,” he said. “WST 188 was one of the first permanent structures built on Camp A.A. Humphreys, what is now Fort Belvoir, in 1918. It topped out at 118 feet, making it the tallest and oldest structure in the Fort Belvoir Historic District.” There were discussions about keeping WST 188 because of its historical significance, he said, but, it was subsequently removed be-
cause the cost of preserving it was prohibitive. Carter added that a historic marker has been created to commemorate the demolished water tank and it will be installed on site after restoration is complete, sometime this August. No formal dedication has so far been planned. Including WST 188, three tanks have been removed following the construction of larger replacement tanks. All three replacement tanks are 1 million gallon capacity. Editor’s note: For more on the history of WST 188, go to www. belvoireagleonline.com and search ‘Water Storage Tank 188’ to find a story from January 2014.
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NGA edges past DTRA 9-8 in softball nail-biter By Rick Musselman Sports editor
In the first match up of a double header, June 14 at North Post Field, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and top-ranked Defense Threat Reduction Agency gave spectators a definitive exhibition of highstakes intramural softball action through six straight innings, with NGA claiming the 9-8 victory in the bottom of the final frame. With DTRA and NGA coming to the diamond as two of the most successful and revered units in the league, the stage was undeniably set for a major clash. Within a single inning, the teams delivered, with the late-season match up transforming itself into a defensive test of wills as both sides employed every tool in their arsenals to stop the other’s hitting streaks. Well acquainted with NGA’s consistent ability in the batter’s box, DTRA’s outfield, anchored by the highly experienced Patrick Lofy in left-center, and Phil Makayan in right-center, played deep as DTRA pitcher, Rich Goad, delivered the goods. The heightened vigilance paid early dividends with a trio of fly grabs that shut NGA down three up, three down. Back in the dugout, DTRA batters wasted no time connecting with veteran NGA pitcher, Brett Hurm’s spoton throws. DTRA shortstop, Clay Anderson, got things started with a rocketing shot up the middle for a single that Goad followed up with a blooper to shallow left to claim the first-base bag. Left centerfielder, Rich Bean, See SOFTBALL, Page B2
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National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency designated hitter, Marc Greene, connects for a base hit up the middle during his team's intramural softball match up against top-ranked Defense Threat Reduction Agency, June 14 at North Post Field.
MWR, AAFES host inaugural 3-mile race By Rick Musselman Sports editor Despite chilly temperatures and a light drizzle, more than 30 Fort Belvoir community members converged on the post Exchange early Friday morning to compete in the inaugural Morale, Welfare and Recreation – Army and Air Force Exchange Service 3 Miler run/walk. The event, sponsored by MWR sports and fitness and AAFES, marked the first time the two mission partners joined forces to stage such an event to promote health and fitness across the installation, according to Sheila Edwards, Belvoir sports program director. “This race came through a partnership with AAFES to give Belvoir runners another chance to compete,” she said. “AAFES worked with us to put the event together and they gave away T-shirts and provided water and snacks at the end.” “AAFES staff supported the race
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Fort Belvoir community members leave the starting gate of the inaugural MWR-AAFES 3-Miler run/walk, Friday at the Exchange. and we had Fort Belvoir’s Emergency course); the fire department; and volServices Directorate—including the unteers from Fort Belvoir Community police department (whose officers Hospital,” added Karen Anderson, See RACE, Page B3 escorted the runners through the
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Hurricane Rachel By Rick Musselman Sports editor In five years, I’ve covered a lot of youth sports here at Belvoir and, as I’ve mentioned before, I’ve never seen anything like the determination and commitment these athletes display — astonishing, considering many of the most driven are still in single-digit territory, age-wise. However, a couple of weeks ago, I met one young athlete who, in my mind, seems to capture the very definition of competitive hunger, focus of will, and perseverance — one Rachel Sloughfy, a 5-year-old whirlwind who I’m convinced will one day stand on a podium receiving a medal for something in sports. Put simply, this young girl has “the look” whenever she competes — that tough-to-define fire in the eyes that is directing every impulse toward crossing the finish line in the fastest manner possible. The first time I saw Rachel make her presence known was at this year’s Child, Youth and School Services Color Run, a comparatively wild obstacle course race that has kids negotiating a series of fairly tough challenges while volunteers douse them with colored powder. Needless to say, most participants are barely recognizable when they cross the finish line and one can only imagine what havoc this event wreaks on community washing machines. As she threaded her way through a wooden lattice-work obstacle, the look on that child’s face seemed to warrant maybe somebody putting up a sign reading “Stay Alert – Watch for Approaching Trains” and perhaps laying out some orange hazard cones. Indeed, Rachel plowed headlong into every challenge on that course — some that other (and older) kids approached with serious trepidation if they attempted them at all. Anyway, after getting some great photographs that day, I moved on to my next assignment, happy that I’d gotten to witness that. Well, then came the Armed Forces Kid’s Run last week, and who do you think was the first to plant herself at the starting line with that same look of fevered intensity? Sure enough, Rachel Sloughfy — and she attacked Pullen Track with the same kind of tire-screeching fervor she employed at the Color Run. This child is a hurricane indeed, and the sports world (and all others) might do to prepare for her arrival in the future.
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Fort Belvoir Padres pitcher, Andrew Groneman, 11, fires one down the pipe during his team’s Minor Division Little League baseball showdown with the Royals, Saturday at the 21st Street Baseball Complex.
Belvoir Little League teams play final games of season By Bill Behring Special to the Belvoir Eagle Last week at the 21st Street Baseball Complex, the Belvoir Giants hosted the Alexandria Potomac Red Sox, with the Sox downing the Giants, 14-3. Joshua Clark, on the mound for the Sox, gave up only two hits from the Giants’ Tytan Matthews, who also scored two of his team’s three runs. Powering the Sox were Braden Lankford with two doubles, Aiden McFadden with a triple, and Maddox Sheehan with three singles. In the Minor Division June 13, the Pirates were guests of the Rays on Field Two and the Royals hosted the Padres on Field Three. The Pirates squeaked by the Rays 10-9. George Garcia had the lone
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hit for the Rays while Pirates power came from Jeremy Mares and Kamalie Browne, each with singles. In the Royals-Padres contest, it was another nail biter as the Royals took the win 8-7, led by the slugging effort of Micah Kirby with a triple that scored Ethan Bogdanowicz. Fighting for the Padres were the Elsea brothers — Kyler and Jestin — who respectively booked a single in the first and a triple in the third. On Tuesday, the Royals’ Luke Swilley and K.J. Watts pitched it tandem, allowing four hits from the bats of Yankees Austin Meixell, Demitrick Johnson, Nathan Watson and Joseph Rios in the game that ended in a tie at 12. The Royals’ Wil Murphy led the team with a grand slam and a single. Other contributions came from Swilley, Josh Ramsey and Ethan Kirby
From Page B1 then stepped up and cracked a screamer to deep center for a 2-run RBI triple to kick the scoreboard into gear. NGA finally found some relief with a pair of grounder conversions between third baseman, Wayne Best, and Jimmy Griffin manning the first base bag, and Elliot Serpa pulled down a fly ball out in right field to close the inning. Trailing 3-0, NGA immediately began displaying the hitting prowess that has led the unit to multiple playoff berths and championships over the years. Booking solid hits from outfielder, Brian Mashburn; designated hitter, Marc Greene; and Hurm to load the bases, Serpa came to the plate a drilled a line drive to center which, as the result of a series of uncharacteristic DTRA fielding errors, turned into a triple that sent three teammates home to tie the contest. Griffin then followed suit with a massive shot of his own to left to drive Serpa across the plate before DTRA finally brought the rally under control with stellar infield play from Anderson and first baseman, Erik Viergutz. Now trailing 3-4 DTRA poured on the coals to even up the scales, setting the back-and-forth pattern for the remainder of the showdown during which these determined squads swapped a onerun lead on several occasions. With solid hits from Viergutz, catcher, Nick Arbia; Goad; and Lofy, DTRA regained the upper hand, taking a 7-4 lead before a fly grab from Serpa and a pair of line drive snags from Best closed the frame.
Fort Belvoir Royals pitcher, Mica Kirby, 10, winds up to deliver a fastball during his team’s Minor Division Little League baseball match up against the Padres, Saturday at the 21st Street Baseball Complex. Yankees, resulting in the second tie with singles. On Wednesday, the Padres and Pi- game of the week, this time at 7. rates retuned to face each other, with The Rays bats were powered by the Pirates emerging victorious 12-7. Brody Allyn with an RBI double, and The Padres’ scoring was led again singles by Rashawd Brown, Justin by the Elsea brothers, each with sinGrynkewich, Nathan Moles, and Logles. The Pirates’ domination came from Tre Campbell with a bases- gan March. The Yankees big hitters clearing triple in the second and a were of Austin Meixell, Jeremiah two-run homer from Dylan Cheng- Persons, Joseph Rios and super power from Eric Galvin with a triple and a Lynn in the third. On Thursday, the Rays met the single.
But NGA had plenty of resolve left in its reserves and another trio of base hits from Hurm, outfielders, Chris Heath and Clay Castro, and shortstop, Bill Watts, got momentum building once again. DTRA then found itself up against the ropes when another string of fielding errors that granted NGA two more runs off a double from Greene. DTRA finally got the dust to settle with a pair of fly grabs out in the grass and a grounder conversion from Anderson, but now trailed 9-7 heading into its last at-bat. With tensions high, Viergutz stepped into the batter’s box with one out and drilled one to deep center for a double. The horizon began to brighten for DTRA when Anderson followed up with a massive triple to left that sent Viergutz across to shrink the deficit, 8-9. But hopes quickly dissipated when Hurm snagged two high pop flies in the infield and drew the curtains on DTRA’s comeback effort. Final score: NGA 9, DTRA 8. Intramural softball games are played MondaysThursdays at North Post and Pullen Fields, starting at 6:15 p.m. For game schedules, results and standings, visit http://www.quickscores.com/Orgs/index. php?OrgDir=belvoirmwr. 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.
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DTRA shortstop, Clay Anderson, slings the ball over to first for the out during his team's intramural softball match up against NGA, June 14 at North Post Field.
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Ladies Golf Association of Fort Belvoir weekly winners Black Jack (half handicap) Tournament – Woodlawn Course, June 7 First Flight - 4 players – white tees • 1st place: Cheryl Bantle, 33 • 2nd place: Pong Hunter, 35 Second Flight – 10 players – white tees • 1st place (tie): Anna Chaung, 34; Kim Kohler, 34; Suyong Hillestad, 34 • 4th place: June Page, 35 • 5th place: Susan Smith, 38 Third Flight - 6 players – white tees • 1st place: Young Grzella, 36 • 2nd place (tie): Sun Corleis, 37; Jeanie Tulipane, 37
Fourth Flight - 9 players – red tees • 1st place: Boo Oncale, 30 • 2nd place: Carol Lucke, 32 • 3rd place (tie): Helene McInnis, 33; Joyce Palaschak, 33 • 5th place: Joan Howard, 35
Odd/Even Tournament (odd-numbered holes count - half handicap) – Gunston Course, June 14 First Flight - 8 players – white tees • 1st place: Chris Nugent, 28 • 2nd place: Rhu Black, 31 • 3rd place: Sue Nelson, 32 • 4th place: Anne Mills, 33
Second Flight – 12 players – white tees • 1st place (tie): Gail Edwards, 30; Won Hwang, 30 • 3rd place (tie): Anna Chaung, 31; Oksan Hite, 31 • 5th Place: Gloria Orr, 33 Third Flight - 9 players – white tees • 1st place: Nittaya Carryer, 28 • 2nd place: Vickie Hauser, 29 • 3rd place (tie): Ruth Daly, 30; Margie Hundelt, 30 • 5th Place: Sun Corleis, 31 Fourth Flight – 6 players – red tees • 1st place: Ruth Edstrom, 24 • 2nd place: Helene McInnis, 27 • 3rd place: Boo Oncale, 29 For more information about the LGAFB and upcoming tournaments call Carol Lucke, LGAFB publicity chair, 703-791-2466
Results Runners • 1st Place: Dan Welsh, 17:50; $100 AAFES gift card • 2nd Place: Kevin Boyle, 19:32; $75 AAFES gift card • 3rd Place: Samantha Bird, 19:39; $50 gift card Walkers • 1st Place: Wanda Johnson, 20:52; $20 gift card • 2nd Place: Barbara Wright, 22:57; $20 gift card • 3rd Place: Caroline Arevalo, 23:00: $20 gift card
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Vanessa Simms begins the last leg of the inaugural MWR – AAFES 3 Miler run/walk, Friday at the Exchange. Simms crossed the finish line with a time of 25:47. mantha Bird wrapped up the event in third place with a time of 19:39. From Page B1 In the walker division, which covAAFES Safety and Health chairper- ered one and a half miles, Wanda son. “We’ve got a great relationship Johnson took top honors with a time of 20:52. Barbara Wright earned the with MWR.” The race consisted of two laps second place distinction, crossing the around the Exchange, starting and finish line with a time of 22:57; and finishing at the shopping facility’s Caroline Arevelo came in third with a time of 23:00. main entrance. For more information about other In the runner division, Dan Welsh claimed first place with a time of run/walk events held throughout the 17:50. Kevin Boyle came in second, year, as well as MWR’s fitness proturning in a time of 19:32, and Sa- gram as a whole, call Edwards, 703-
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Sports & Recreation Briefs This week Warrant officer golf tournament canceled Due to a lack of paid entries, the Lord Fairfax Silver Chapter, USA Warrant Officers Association, has cancelled its 3rd Annual Warrant Officer Week Golf Tournament at the Fort Belvoir Golf Course, July 8. Hopefully we will hold this event in 2017. For more details, contact Dick Markle at 571-319-7103 or email at rcmrkl@ verizon.net.
Get Golf Ready The Fort Belvoir Golf Club offers golf clinics for beginners that will cover everything needed to get started. Sessions are held 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 703806-5878 for more information.
Youth Fall Sports Registration for summer and fall sports is now under way. Tackle football is for ages 7-15 years and the cost is $85. Cheerleading is for ages 5-15
and the cost is $55. Tackle football and cheer season is August - November. Flag football is for ages 5-10 and the cost is $55. Flag football season is September - November. Fall baseball is for ages 7-15 and the cost is $60. Baseball season is September - November. Fall soccer is for ages 5-12 and the cost is $55. Soccer season is September November. Enrollment for fall sports closes Aug. 12 or when teams are full. Register with Youth Sports and Fitness, 9500 Barlow Road, Bldg. 950 or call 703-805-9138 for more information.
Upcoming Youth Sports summer clinics, camps Registration is open for summer sports clinics and camps. The Golf Clinic is July 11-15 for ages 7-15. The cost is $65 and registration ends July 1. The Tennis Clinic is Aug. 8-12 for ages 7-18. The cost is $45 and registration ends July 29. Basketball Camp is July 11-15 for ages 5-18. The cost is $30 and registration ends July 1. Football Camp is July 19-25 for ages 5-18. The cost is $30 and registration ends July 15. Soccer Camp is July 1822 for ages 5-18. The cost is $30 and registration ends July 8. Cheer Camp is July 19-25 for ages 5-18. The cost
is $30 and registration ends July 15. Register with Youth Sports and Fitness, 9500 Barlow Road, Bldg. 950 or call 703-805-9138 for more information.
Club and Net Club golf championship The Fort Belvoir Golf Club will be hosting their annual Club and Net Club golf championship July 23 and 24. Interested players must have a valid USGA Handicap and register by July 18. The top finishers in each flight or championship will receive an individual trophy, their names on a championship trophy displayed at the Golf Club, and a gift certificate. The cost to enter is $40 for Golf Club members and active-duty Soldiers and $100 for all other eligible patrons. Entry Fee includes range balls, hors d’ oeuvres, July 23, and lunch, July 24. Fees are per person and do not include cart rentals. For more information and to register call the Pro Shop at 703-8065878, 8450 Beulah St, Bldg. 2920.
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
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In Progress 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.
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Fort Belvoir Elementary School sixth graders proceed into the gym to attend the bridging ceremony, Monday, before moving on to middle school next year.
World War II veteran Robert Hedrick, 93, center, leads Fort Belvoir Elementary sixth graders in the Pledge of Allegiance during the Monday bridging ceremony.
Final elementary school class bridges to 7th grade By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Fort Belvoir Elementary School hosted its annual bridging ceremony Monday, for sixth-graders going to seventh grade, but this year’s class was extra special. “You are our last bridging class of Fort Belvoir Elementary School, because, as the summer progresses, we’ll be expanding our school across the campus and this school will become Fort Belvoir Primary and the school next door will become Fort Belvoir Upper School,” said Theresa Carhart, Fort Belvoir Elementary School principal. “It’s a pleasure to have all of you here to celebrate on this special day for us.”
The guest speaker was Col. Michelle Mitchell, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir commander. “Everyone in this room is very proud of you,” she told the students. Mitchell thanked staff, teachers, parents, and adult relatives for being good guides for the students. “Your presence is very important. This is a monumental moment in the lives of your children,” she said. “Thank you for instilling the right values in them. Thank you for encouraging them to be the very best that they can be.” Robert Petillo, a Fort Belvoir Elementary School parent, said this year was all about his son, who skipped from fourth to sixth grade. It was an honor to have his son to be
Col. Michelle Mitchell, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir commander, urges Fort Belvoir Elementary School 6th graders to persevere as they move on to middle school at the Monday bridging ceremony. part in the ceremony. to succeed, Mitchell said. Charac“He loves school,” Petillo said. ter Counts is a program focused on “He never misses a day. He always teaching students positive characwants to be here.” ter traits like respect, responsibility Mitchell described the best way and citizenship. for the students to continue to sucThe lessons taught by the adults ceed through school and for the rest in the students’ lives have built a of their lives. strong foundation for each student’s “You may have only one life to future, she said. live, but you have many opportu“It’s going to be what will susnities to impact the world around tain you in carrying through middle you,” she said. school and high school and through By staying focused through set- college,” Mitchell said. “The founting goals, doing your best, asking dation that your teachers and your for help when you need it and fol- parents help you create and build lowing Character Counts principles, is what will make you successful as students will have a better chance you transition on to middle school.”
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Employee celebrates 61st year at Exchange By Amanda Stewart Staff writer Much has changed over the past 60 years at the Fort Belvoir Exchange. Food service at the exchange grew from one cafeteria offering standard grill fare at 258 South Post to a full food court that offers food from many well known fastservice restaurants at the Fort Belvoir Main Exchange. But, over the years, one thing has remained the same: Jasper Gamble. Jasper, 84, a Jasper Gamble dining attendant at the Fort Belvoir Exchange Food Court, recently celebrated his 61st work anniversary there. “I started in 1955. April 21st, 1955. I still remember the day,” Gamble said with a smile Friday morning, as he took a short break from cleaning food court tables in advance of the daily lunch rush. Gamble was 23 when he moved to the area from Farmville, Va., and began working at the Exchange. When asked about his long service there, Gamble is humble. “I like it all right,” Gamble said with a small smile and shrug. Why has he kept working there all these years?
“I like to work,” he said, with another slight shrug. But, Exchange food court manager Diane Jensen is quick to praise Gamble for his strong work ethic and his dedication to his job. “Jasper is full-time here and he never misses a day,” Jensen said. “When it’s snowing and other people call out, Jasper is here.” Jensen said Gamble has missed no more than two days in the four and a half years she has been the food court manager. Many food court customers know Gamble by name and warmly greet him when they see him. Friday several people stopped to offer a quick “Good morning, sir,” and a smile to Gamble as they passed through the food court. “The customers love him,” said Jensen. “If they don’t see him one day, they ask me where is his, if he is OK. And they know him by name.” And, Gamble is usually there, riding the bus from his home in Springfield, to work each day. He said he loves the work he does, cleaning tables and straightening items in the soda machine area. “I like taking care of the customers, you know,” Gamble said. Gamble, who has several relatives who have served in the military, likes being able to serve members of that community, he said. “He likes being able to serve the Soldiers and their families,” Jensen said.
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“To me, it’s pretty amazing that people were able to flip that bus over,” Vaughan said. She said she quickly went to help a woman who had been trapped under the bus. “She looked like she was going to die,” Vaughan said. Vaughan, who previously worked at a combat hospital in Baghdad, said she covered the woman with a blanket and tried to comfort the woman, who did die of her injuries, and her husband, who had also been on the bus. “It was just sad because, to me, it just shows you how precious life is,” Vaughan said. “Life can end at any moment.” Vaughan said she and other Ser-
vice members who stopped to render aid tried to keep the bus passengers, non-English-speaking Chinese tourists, calm, and tried to prevent other passersby from stopping to take photos and videos of the crash. “Us Soldiers just kind of used our authority to kind of keep some calm,” Vaughan said. Both Vaughan and Cooper said they didn’t think twice about stopping to help. “For me, it’s just a natural thing. You want to help people out,” Vaughan said. She said she was hesitant, at
first, to speak to reporters about her actions. “I had mixed feelings about it because … I don’t feel like a hero,” she said. “I just feel like someone who was in the right place at the right time.” Cooper said he was, at first, bothered by the fact that many people drove past the accident scene without stopping to help. But, he said, then he was encouraged by the fact that some people did stop. “I think if it were me or a family member there, I would want someone to jump out and help,” Cooper said.
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