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Up Front Retiree council meeting
Military retirees, surviving spouses and attending care-givers of all services are invited to the Fort Belvoir Retiree Council Meeting and Information Seminar. The meeting is at 9 a.m. today in the Commander’s Conference Room, 2nd floor of garrison headquarters, Bldg. 269, 9820 Flagler Road. For more info, call 540-7608013 or e-mail to Fort.Belvoir. Retiree.Council@gmail.com.
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A school assembly at St. Bernadette Catholic School in Springfield, Va., turns to delight as Johan and Abigail Torres are surprised by the unexpected return of their father, Lt. Col. Jose Torres after a year-long assignment in South Korea.
Surprise! Daddy’s home Lt. Col. Jose Torres’ return helps celebrate Month of the Military Child
By Amanda Stewart Staff writer At the end of the day Monday, students at St. Bernadette Catholic School in Springfield gathered for an assembly. Assistant principal Beth Monroe told students the assembly was part of the school’s celebration for Month of the Military Child. About a quarter of the school’s 450 students have parents in the military and, last week, the school had a weeklong celebration of the Month of the Military Child, culminating in a USO Block Party, Friday. But, Monday’s assembly was something a little different. “How many of you have parents who are deployed?” Monroe asked the students at the assembly. A few hands went up throughout the crowd, including those of Abigail Torres, 12, and her brother, Johan, 8, who Monroe called to the front
of the room. Abigail and Johan’s father, Lt. Col. Jose Torres, served overseas for about a year, while stationed at Camp Humphreys, South Korea. “One of the real challenges of being a military child is a parent being deployed,” Monroe said. “These students are brave when their parents are away.” Monroe asked Abigail what she would do when her father returned. “I just want to go up and hug him and say how much I missed him,” Abigail said with a smile. Moments later, she got her chance. After the school choir sang “God Bless America,” Monroe revealed the big surprise: Torres was home. “Abigail and Johan, we are here to share in your joy as we say, ‘Welcome back, Lt. Col. Torres,’” Monroe said. “What?” Abigail said. “What?” The school’s curtain was then
pulled back to reveal Torres, waiting on stage to greet his children in a surprise homecoming. After a few seconds of shock, Abigail and Johan raced up to the stage to throw their arms around their dad in a long hug, while mom Wendy and her friend Caroline Cheatham, who helped arrange the surprise, watched from the side of the stage. “I was just very surprised,” said Abigail, after the big reveal. Their mother told Abigail and Johan that their father would be coming home at the end of the month. “I’m just so happy he’s home.” Before the assembly, Torres, who came to the school right after his 14-hour flight from Korea, said he was excited to be able to surprise his children. “This is something they are never going to forget,” Torres said. See FAMILY, Page A14
Defense Acquisition University’s Belvoir Campus hosts a one-day training symposium on Strengthening Cost Consciousness, Professionalism, and Technical Excellence April 27. The symposium features Frank Kendall, undersecretary 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.
CIF closure
Belvoir’s Central Issue Facility, Bldg. 766, will be closed for inventory next week. During that week, Fort Myer’s CIF on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall is the alternate turn-in point. Myer’s CIF number is 703696-0815.
AER – half way there!
The annual Army Emergency Relief Campaign at Belvoir has, so far, collected almost $82,000 of its $160,000 goal, or 51 percent. AER, open until May 15, provides emergency financial assistance to Soldiers and their families, mostly from donations to the program. 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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Katherine and Richard Arias team up to beautify Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Saturday. Nearly 150 volunteers participated, which is a record turnout for othis event.
Volunteers’ efforts remove roadway litter
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A group of volunteers cleans up Jeff Todd Way, Saturday during the annual road cleanup.
By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Community volunteers participated in the annual Route 1 Cleanup Saturday, to pick up the trash from roadways around Fort Belvoir. About 150 volunteers collected more than 50 bags of trash from several sites along Route 1, said Holly Dougherty, executive director of Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce. The partnership between Fort Belvoir and Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce means caring for the community is “something that’s important to all of us. It’s by working together that we’re able to accomplish having a clean community,” she said. Dougherty thanked the volunteers who used their weekend time to make Route 1 cleaner.
Enola Thaboun was one of almost 150 volunteers for Saturday's Route 1 Cleanup surrounding Fort Belvoir. “Having the streets cleaned makes such a big difference,” she said, adding that clean streets make
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According to the Fairfax County, Va., government website, littering has negative environmental impacts, including polluting the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay; attracting rodents and insects; increasing the potential for diseases; and killing fish and wildlife. Those caught littering or dumping trash can be fined between $250 and $2,500 and face up to 12 months in jail, according to Section 33.2-802 of the Code of Virginia. The Virginia Department of Transportation spends $6.5 million a year on litter control, according to the website. “A lot of the things we pick up are not biodegradable. So, if we didn’t pick them up, they would just accumulate and they’d be there for years and years,” Dougherty said. “The litter that goes out is not harmless. It does matter.”
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Regional Health Command-Atlantic welcomes new enlisted leader By Gigail Cureton Regional Health Command-Atlantic (P) Public Affairs Command Sgt. Maj. John Steed, Regional Health Command-Atlantic senior enlisted leader, transferred responsibility to Command Sgt. Maj. Matthew Brady, in a change of responsibility ceremony, Tuesday at the Regional Headquarters Building on Fort Belvoir in front of family, friends, and headquarters staff. Steed ended his tour as the command sergeant major of the largest region in the Army Medical Command when he handed the organization colors to Brig. Gen. Ronald J. Place, RHC-A commanding general, symbolizing the relinquishment of responsibility as a part of the command leadership team. Place then passed the colors to Brady, symbolizing the transfer of responsibility to a new command sergeant major. The command sergeant major is custodian of the unit colors and the principal adviser to the commander on all facets of the unit’s operation. “John Steed is a leader,” Place said. “A leader like him has the confidence of the organization because he has proven, time and again, that he has the well-being of the command and its people at heart. “In short, he is a consummate professional,” continued Place. “He is a trustworthy confidant. He is a remarkable partner. He is a friend. John, this command will miss you and I will miss you.” Steed assumed his role as the region’s command sergeant major while serving as the U.S. Army Element-South command sergeant major. During his tenure, Steed synchronized the regional command team’s efforts on the PEOPLE Campaign, the region’s effort to focus on returning to the basics and emphasizing three
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Command Sgt. Maj. Matthew Brady accepts the Regional Health Command-Atlantic organization colors from Brig. Gen. Ronald J. Place during a Change of Responsibility ceremony, Tuesday at the Regional Health CommandAtlantic headquarters on Fort Belvoir. overarching areas: Taking care of ourselves, including internal operations; taking care of our patients; and taking care of each other. He is also credited with having a positive impact on this region by engaging with the region’s NCOs. “ … The regional staff are by far the best staff I have every worked with. You are hardworking, caring, funny, and dedicated people,” Steed said.
My time here would not have been successful without all of you. You are pillars of success in our vast AMEDD (Army Medical Department) mission. Steed becomes the new command sergeant major at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon, Ga. He served as the region’s command sergeant major since August and enlisted in the Army Reserve in 1986 before entering active duty a year later. Brady enlisted in the South Dakota National Guard in 1982 and joined the active force in 1987. Before his new assignment, he was the command sergeant major for the Warrior Transition Command. His other assignments include Fort Lewis, Wash.; Fort Irwin, Calif.; Fort Sam Houston, Texas; Gelnhausen, Germany and Fort Carson, Colo. He served in Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom. In his first words as the region’s new senior enlisted leader, Brady committed to giving the region nothing less than his best by supporting Army Medicine’s important readiness and health care mission. Brady also committed to continuing to ensure the NCO Corps is as equally competent to perform their mission in field units and clinical settings. “Today we are going to save somebody’s life. We are helping to bring a new life into this world. And today, somewhere in our region, we will be there showing our compassion as somebody loses their fight,” said Brady. “We make a difference in people’s lives and those who are entrusted in our care each and every single day.” He ended with these words: “I am Matthew Brady. I am a Soldier. I am a combat medic and I am your command sergeant major.”
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Volunteers’ dedication, commitment saves Fort Belvoir $7.9 million By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Volunteers provide vital service to the Fort Belvoir community, said Col. Michelle D. Mitchell, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir commander, during the annual volunteer appreciation dinner Friday at the Community Center. In 2014, volunteers saved more than $6.6 million, with 296,702 hours logged. Volunteers surpassed that amount in 2015, with more than $7.9 million in savings, Mitchell said. “Not only do you save us millions of dollars, you deliver much-needed services and increase the quality of life in the community,” she said, adding that volunteers help fill in needs where the installation cannot because of budget cuts. Bette Cook, American Red Cross station and outreach chair for Fort Belvoir and Marine Corps Base Quantico, and event guest speaker, knew one of her life goals was to volunteer. “I strongly suspected my life would be enriched by the people I worked with and that has proven to be true,” she said. Through volunteering, individuals help create the type of community they want to have. It’s through the combined efforts of individuals and organizations that so much can get done.
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Col. Michelle D. Mitchell, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir commander, left, and Command Sgt. Maj. Scott Guillory, right, get a check from Kim Lazarow and Tammye Braddy for $7.9 million, representing what volunteers saved Fort Belvoir in 2015. Lazarow, the Volunteer Corps Program manager; and Braddy, ACS director, made the presentation Friday at a Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. Fort Belvoir volunteers are the wherever there’s a need, and to give ful community here on Fort Belvoir epitome of the volunteer theme: selflessly of your time and your tal- and it’s wonderful because of folks Army volunteers lifting spirits and ents, speaks volumes about your like you. Thank you so much for all touching lives, Mitchell said. character and your love for our mil- that you do to make Fort Belvoir a “Your commitment and your ded- itary members and our families,” wonderful place to both live and to ication to show up whenever and she said. “This is truly a wonder- work.”
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Mothers and sons dance the "Copperhead Road" during the Barn Dance at USO's Warrior and Family Center, April 14.
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USO hosts Barn Dance to mark Month of the Military Child By Amanda Stewart Staff writer Right, left, right, kick left. Left, right, left kick, right. Right together, left together. Turn. Got that? If not, there’s a group of Belvoir parents and kids who can show you how. On two nights last week, fathers and daughters and mothers and sons were invited to Belvoir’s USO Warrior and Family Center for the second annual Belvoir Barn Dance. “We do something special every year for the Month of the Military Child,” said Casey Oelrich, USO program specialist. “This event gives the parents a chance to spend some oneon-one time with their child and do something special.” On April 13, fathers and daughters donned their cowboy hats, plaid shirts
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Fort Belvoir Exchange’s You Made the Grade program rewards students
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Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts from various troops in Virginia express their appreciation from the USO warehouse Sunday to those who donated 50,000 boxes of Girl Scout cookies to be distributed by the USO to Service members and their families throughout the Washington D.C.-Baltimore region.
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The Girl Scouts of America donated 50,000 boxes of Girl Scout cookies to the USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore Sunday. Girls Scout cookie customers bought the cookies to donate to Service members and their families. More than 50 Girl Scouts helped unload the cookies at the USO warehouse on Fort Belvoir. Valued at $200,000, the USO will distribute the cookies to military members and their families living and traveling throughout the Washington-Baltimore region at USO centers on military installations and local USO airport lounges. The USO, celebrating its 75th anniversary, has worked with the Girl Scouts of America for the past 12 years.
For military students, making multiple moves with their active-duty parents is just a part of life. In fact, military children typically move six to nine times by the time they’ve completed 12th grade, according to the Military Child Education Coalition. The Army & Air Force Exchange Service appreciates the sacrifices military students make and rewards young scholars who excel in the classroom with its You Made the Grade program, in its 16th year. Students in first through 12th grades who maintain a B average or better are eligible to get a coupon book filled with free offers and discounts from the Fort Belvoir Exchange. “Military students face greater challenges than their civilian counterparts, including coping with separation from parents who are deployed and switching schools during moves to new duty stations,” said Bill Shoffner, Belvoir Exchange general manager. “These students deserve to be rewarded for their hard work, and, for 16 years, the You Made the Grade program has been a favorite among military families.” The students’ booklet includes coupons for free food and discounts. The booklet also includes an entry form for the You Made the Grade semiannual sweepstakes. Scholars can enter to win Exchange gift cards worth $2,000, $1,500 or $500. Students, including those who are home schooled, can get a You Made the Grade coupon booklet by presenting a valid military I.D. and proof of an overall B average at Fort Belvoir Exchange customer service. Eligible students can pick up one booklet for each qualifying report card.
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Command Sgt. Maj. Scott Guillory, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir throws out the ceremonial first pitch of the 2016 Little League baseball season to Marlins player, Landon Wiles, 6, as Child, Youth and School Services sports and fitness director, Jerry Arrington, looks on, Saturday at the 21st Street Baseball Complex.
The Fort Belvoir Pirates take to the field to celebrate opening day of the 2016 Little League baseball season, Saturday at the 21st Street Baseball Complex.
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Fort Belvoir Braves player, Jacob Murphy, 12, serves as the official flag bearer during the opening day ceremony of the 2016 Little League season, Saturday at the 21st Street Baseball Complex.
The 2016 Fort Belvoir Little League baseball season began with the opening day ceremony, Saturday at the 21st Street baseball complex on South Post. This season, 24 teams will play, including 12 tee ball teams, four machine pitch teams, five minor teams, two major teams, and one junior team. Bill Behring, Fort Belvoir Little League baseball commissioner, hosted the event. He began the formal ceremony by welcoming players, coaches and parents and thanking the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation coordinators and volunteers for their continued support of Fort Belvoir youth athletics. See full story, Page B1.
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The Fort Belvoir Red Sox take to the field at the 21st Street Baseball Complex to kick off the opening day ceremony of the 2016 Little League season, Saturday.
Little League season kicks off with Opening Day ceremony
By Rick Musselman Sports editor Amid ideal weather conditions, the 2016 Fort Belvoir Little League baseball season officially began with the opening day ceremony, Saturday at the 21st Street baseball complex on South Post. Clear skies and a warm breeze greeted hundreds of uniformed players as they took to the field waving their caps and lined up with their coaches and teammates to usher in another installment of the national pastime.
This season, 24 teams will play, including 12 tee ball teams, four machine pitch teams, five minor teams, two major teams, and one junior team. Bill Behring, Fort Belvoir Little League baseball commissioner, hosted the event. He began the formal ceremony by welcoming players, coaches and parents and thanking the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation coordinators and volunteers for their continued support of Fort Belvoir youth athletics. Special guests included Command Sgt. Maj. Scott See LITTLE LEAGUE, Page B4
Belvoir MWR, SHARP host 5K run
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Fort Belvoir’s Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention program, in partnership with the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, hosted the 8th annual SHARP 5K Run/Walk Friday, at Gunston Road and 14th Street near Pullen Field. The event aims to increase awareness of the problem of sexual assault and harassment in the military and to give the Fort Belvoir community a chance to learn about the impact of these crimes, how to prevent these assaults, and ways to support the victims. More than 300 active-duty Soldiers, Marines, Sailors, Airmen, See RUN, Page B3
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Fort Belvoir military personnel and community members leave the starting gate of the 8th annual Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Program 5K run, Friday near Pullen Field.
I had a very strange experience last week when I was over at Wells Field House covering the intramural volleyball championship — one I’m still trying to wrap my head around and get to the bottom of. Walking into the building, I saw a friend of mine and thought I’d go over and say hi while the squads were warming up. He shook my hand and said, “So, what are you going to do now?” Puzzled, I looked down at my camera, then over at the volleyball net, the players getting their pre-game warm-ups in, and the scorekeepers setting the clocks and logging athletes’ names in the books, and gave him the only response I could come up with. “Huh?” “Yeah, I heard you’re retiring.” Now, I’ve been in the field long enough to know that comedians abound in the military during offduty hours (a couple of flag football players I know come to mind), and I can usually recognize when someone is trying to buffalo me. But the look on his face indicated his statement was sincere, if not a little concerned. “Well, unless the DoD has some kind of special $500,000 a year, golden parachute sort of separation package planned for me, I’m not going anywhere,” I said. “Where did you hear that?” “Oh, just some talk I heard.” I shook my head and tried to dismiss the whole thing as I strolled over to the DTRA bench to hang with some of the players before the game kicked off. Spotting the team captain, also of long acquaintance, I asked if the team was ready for another title. “I think so,” she said. “Say, when are you retiring?” OK, now I was really starting getting the whim-whams. “You know, that’s the second time in as many minutes that somebody’s asked me that,” I replied. “I’m not retiring. Where’d you hear that?” “Oh, just something I heard.” What’s going on around this here post anyway? At any rate (and for the official record), I have no plans to retire any time soon (unless, of course, the aforementioned parachute floats over my vicinity).
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Fort Belvoir Eagles spike specialist, T.J. Dierks, goes up for the slam during his team’s 2016 Invitational Coed Volleyball Tournament match series against Navy Research Lab, Saturday at Wells Field House.
The Fort Belvoir Eagles’ Katie Novacek goes up for the return during her team’s 2016 Invitational Coed Volleyball Tournament match series against Navy Research Lab, Saturday at Wells Field House.
Coed volleyball tourney returns to Fort Belvoir By Rick Musselman Sports editor
Fort Belvoir once again hosted one of the most action-packed sporting events of the year, Saturday at Wells Field House to salute the Military District of Washington and give Service members and civilians from area military installations a chance to participate in some friendly competition. The 3rd annual Coed Invitational Volleyball Tournament, sponsored by Fort Belvoir Morale, Welfare and Recreation, drew nearly 100 athletes from all over the Washington, D.C. area. Players from Fort Lee, Joint Base Andrews, Joint Base Langley - Eustis, U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, and the Navy Research Lab, competed against two Belvoir teams in a one-day, double-elimination tournament. Richard Tatem, Fort Belvoir fitness coordinator; and Justin Fitzgerald, DFMWR sports and fitness specialist, hosted the competition that began at 8 a.m. and ran well into the afternoon. This tournament is meant to give players from all over the MDW a chance to come out and compete on a level a little higher than intramurals and to build some camaraderie,”
2016 Coed Invitational Volleyball Tournament Final Results • Champion: The Average Joes • Runner-up: Fort Belvoir – Team 2 • 3rd Place: JB Langley – Eustis; Fort Belvoir Eagles • 5th Place: JB Andrews Fighting Falcons; USCG – HQ; Navy Research Lab; JB Andrews – Team 2 • 9th Place: Fort Lee Tatem said. Teams made up of 12 players, with a minimum of two females on the court at all times, kicked off the opening matches. Following USVA rules, squads played a minimum of three matches consisting of three sets, and the top six teams advanced to a single-elimination finals tournament. Awards included 1st and 2nd place team, 1st and 2nd place individual, five all-tournament players, one all-tournament coach, and one most valuable player. For more information about Fort Belvoir’s intramural and recreational volleyball programs, call Geneva Martin at 703-805-2559 or Ron Valentine at 703-805-2912.
The Fort Belvoir Eagles’ Ross Lumpkin delivers a high-octane serve during his team’s 2016 Invitational Coed Volleyball Tournament match series against Navy Research Lab, Saturday at Wells Field House.
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Fort Belvoir SHARP coordinators, military personnel and community members pose for a photo before the start of the 8th annual SHARP 5K run, Friday near Pullen Field.
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From Page B1 National Guardsmen, Reservists and DoD civilians participated. The month of April has been designated Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the U.S. The goal is to raise public awareness of sexual violence and to educate communities and individuals on how to prevent these crimes within the military and the Belvoir community, said Sgt. Maj. Tamika L. Wynn, senior SHARP program manager on post. This event allows Soldiers, family members and friends to show their support for victims of sexual violence and promote increased understanding of the importance of all of the related issues. The theme of Friday’s event was “Not in My Squad,” reflecting the U.S. Army’s commitment to eliminating incidents of sexual harassment and sexual assault through awareness and prevention, training, victim advocacy, reporting and accountability. SHARP is a comprehensive integration and transformation of its initial Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program and Prevention of Sexual Harassment efforts. Guest speakers included Col. Michelle D. Mitchell, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir commander; USAG Fort Belvoir Command Sgt. Maj. Scott Guillory; Joe Castro, Kawamura Human Performance Center supervisory sports specialist; and Wynn. “It is imperative for us, individually and collectively, to commit to the idea that sexual assault and sexual harassment have no place in our
military,” said Mitchell. “The reason we’re out here today is to stamp out sexual assault and sexual harassment in our military,” Guillory said. “Our theme is ‘Not in My Squad,’ which is the Sergeant Major of the Army’s initiative. We’re not going to let this happen in our squads; we’re going to get rid of these predators, we’re going to move forward and we’re going to make sure we’re all one team.” Mitchell recognized the many coordinators and volunteers from units across the installation who gave their time staging the race. She then presented the 2016 SHARP Highest Participation trophy to the Fort Belvoir Marine Detachment, who fielded more than 100 runners in support of SHARP initiatives. Runners left the starting gate at 7 a.m. and traversed a large section of the installation’s South Post area. Mitchell and Guillory also ran the course to further punctuate the command team’s solidarity and commitment to promoting the SHARP program on post. Alex Cano crossed the finish line to claim the first-place title in the men’s division, turning in a time of 19:37, and Molly Paige claimed the first-place prize in the women’s division, with a time of 21:51. Fort Belvoir’s 24/7 Sexual Assault Helpline is 703-740-7029. The DoD’s Safehelp Line is 877-995-5247, www. safehelpline.org. For more information about DFMWR fitness events and programs at Belvoir, visit http://belvoir. armymwr.com/us/belvoir/categories/ sports-and-fitness.
Col. Michelle Mitchell, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir commander, presents the 2016 SHARP Highest Participation trophy to Marine Sgt. Mitchell Schaefer, a student attached to the Fort Belvoir Marine Detachment, at the 8th annual SHARP 5K run, Friday near Pullen Field.
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Player-representatives of every team in the Fort Belvoir Little League baseball program gather on the pitcher’s mound to recite the Player’s Oath of Ethics during the opening day ceremony of the 2016 Little League season, Saturday at the 21st Street Baseball Complex.
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Guillory, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir; Berry Patrick, DFMWR director; Sally Haskell, Child, Youth and School Services director; and Jerry Arrington, CYSS sports and fitness director. Arrington thanked the players for coming out for the teams this year and stressed the importance of the many volunteers who donate their time each season. “In order to get to this point, it takes a lot of volunteers and I want to personally thank these coaches for everything they do for the Fort Belvoir community. They truly lift spirits and they touch kids’ lives,” Arrington said. “But, we have one volunteer who’s been here for 50 years now. He started out in 1966 as a Soldier and then began the baseball program in 1973. Bill Behring does a tremendous job with our program and we’re blessed to have him continuing his great service. We all know him as Coach Bill.” Arrington invited Behring to join him on the mound to say a few words. Behring recognized the players for their commitment to the sport and thanked DFMWR and CYSS for their support, extending special commendation to Patrick; Haskell; Arrington; Julie Libert, CYSS youth sports assistant director; Rashawd Pope, CYSS youth sports assistant director; and Aricka Vaughan and Alex Taylor, sports and fitness associates. Behring also recognized Virginia District 9 umpire, 70-year Little League veteran, Tony Musco, who has
been invited to throw out the first pitch at the Little League World Series opener in August in Williamsport, Pa. Musco also called the Belvoir Major Division season opener, Saturday. Behring then invited Guillory onto the field where he visited each team to throw the ceremonial first pitch of the season to a player-representative of each organization. Smiles of excitement spread out on the players’ faces as the garrison CSM stopped by every group of athletes, taking some time to shake hands and wish them a good season. To culminate the opening day festivities, a player from each team was selected by his coach to join his fellow athletes on the pitcher’s mound to participate in a recitation of the Little League Player’s Oath of Ethics. Belvoir Braves player, Jacob Murphy, 12, served as color guard during the National Anthem. The first regular-season matchups got under way after the pledge of sportsmanship. The Fort Belvoir Little League is comprised of military-dependent boys and girls ages 4-16 and is divided into six age-specific divisions — tee-ball (ages 4-6), machine pitch (ages 7-8), Minors and Majors (ages 9-12) and Juniors and Seniors (ages 13-16). Regular season games are played at the 21st Street Complex every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 6:15 p.m. and on Saturdays at 10 a.m. For more information about the Fort Belvoir Little League, including game schedules and field locations, email Behring at coachbill2@verizon.net.
Fort Belvoir Little League Commissioner Bill Behring welcomes players, coaches and community members to the opening day ceremony of the 2016 Little League season, Saturday at the 21st Street Baseball Complex.
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Belvoir Little League season under way By Bill Behring Special to the Belvoir Eagle Saturday, Fort Belvoir Little League kicked off its 2016 season at the 21st Baseball Complex. After the opening day ceremony, the teams filed off the field to the tune of Take Me out to the Ballgame and headed to their first games of the season. In the Minor Division, the Pirates and Rays tangled in a back-andforth contest, with the Rays coming out on top, 12-11. Powering the Rays were Justin Grynkewich and Rashawd Brown, each with two hits. Fighting for the Pirates were Jeremy Mares with three hits, Romelo Arnet with two and a homerun by Trey Campbell. In the second game, the Yankees downed the Royals 6-4. A double by Yankee Abel Garza in the first inning, with two men on base, got the game under way, scoring Jayden Rios and Jeremiah Persons. In the third inning, four runs crossed the plate on singles by Eric Galvan and Lavendre Jenkins. At the top of the batting order, the Royals’ Will Murphy, Micah Kirby, and Travis Williams each put singles in the books. Check this paper each week for updates and info on the Belvoir Little League. Games are played at 21st Street every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 6:15 p.m. and on Saturdays at 10 a.m. For information on all things baseball, email coachbill2@verizon.net.
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Fort Belvoir families line up shoulder-to-shoulder along North Post Pool to catch hundreds of speckled trout at DFMWR's TroutFest, Saturday.
The early angler gets the trout at Fort Belvoir DFMWR's TroutFest, Saturday at North Post Pool.
Belvoir DFMWR hosts TroutFest By Rick Musselman Sports editor Nearly 100 Fort Belvoir community members had a chance to land the big one during the post’s annual TroutFest Saturday at North Post Pool. The unique and consistently popular event, hosted by the Fort Belvoir Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, and the Community Center, gave post anglers a bit of an edge with the pool stocked with about 350 trout and all the necessary equipment provided, including bait and poles. For more information regarding DFMWR and Community Center events on Fort Belvoir call 703-805-3714.
Anglers gather at Fort Belvoir’s North Post Pool during DFMWR's TroutFest, Saturday. Hundreds of hungry trout congregate in the deep water before the pool is cleaned out for summer swimming.
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Sports & Recreation Briefs www.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.
This week Players and coaches wanted for post-level softball program 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 league and tournaments. Participants must be active duty and family members ages 18 and over, Reservist, National Guard contractors and DoD civilians assigned or attached to Fort Belvoir. There will be an organization meeting on Wednesday at 4 p.m. at Graves Fitness Center. For more information call 703-806-5589.
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 703805-3081 to register or for more information.
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 703805-3081.
Associate passes available at the Golf Club Fort Belvoir Golf Club is now offering the opportunity to become affiliated with the “Flagship Golf Facility” of the United States Army. The Associate Pass Holder program is a great way to get many of the benefits of being a member of a golf club without the upfront costs involved. Participate in this program and join in the camaraderie of Army Golf. The annual fee is $100 and includes no initiation fees, no food and beverage minimums, annual gate pass, priority tee times, and participation in member events. For more information call the Golf Club at 703-806-5878.
Individual Match Play Golf Championship The Fort Belvoir Golf Club is holding their annual Individual Match Play tournament, May 1. The deadline to sign up is Sunday. Match Play is a format of play that is scored in a hole-by-hole competition. The side that holes its ball in fewer strokes than its opponent wins that particular hole. In a handicap competition, the side with the lowest net score wins the hole. There are handicap and nonhandicap brackets for women, men, and seniors. For more information call the Golf Club at 703806-5878.
Golf Club membership sale Membership sales at the Fort Belvoir Golf Club are underway. There are two championship 18hole 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’ slowpitch 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.
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Kenneth Martin, with Night Vision Labs, catches one of 10 golden trout among 350 speckled trout at Saturday's MWR TroutFest in North Post Pool.
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 private 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. Semi-private 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 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 703-805-2620 for class pre-requisites or 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 at
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 703806-5878.
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 Rd., Bldg. 1199. Cosmic Bowling is out of this world - featuring music videos and awesome effects lighting in an ultralounge 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 703781-4649. For more information on registrations, call Benyaurd Indoor Pool at 703-805-2620.
BodySpirit trainers needed BodySpirit, LLC, is seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, nationally certified, personal trainers to join the personal training staff at Fort Belvoir. Call Jennifer Beattie at 504-256-0896.
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Lilian Cassel, 5, smiles after winning a big duck at one of the KidFest games, Saturday at Markham School Age Center.
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Fort Belvoir DFMWR's KidFest was quite popular with bounce houses, games, snacks and prizes, Saturday at Markham School Age Center.
Ava Peterson, 5, gives the ring-toss a try at KidFest, Saturday at Markham School Age Center.
Nicholas Martling, 3, has his face painted at the Fort Belvoir DFMWR's KidFest, Saturday at Markham School Age Center.
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DPW invites community to learn about environmentalism today By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer
here on Fort Belvoir offer, whether its to the employee or for the Soldier and Earth Day at Fort Belvoir their family,” he said. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today Celebrate Earth Day with the DirecThere will be multiple displays Fort Belvoir Exchange torate of Public Works from 10 a.m. to 2 available to learn about environmenand Bldg. 780 at p.m. today at the Fort Belvoir Exchange talism such as recycling, construction, Tompkins Basin and at Tompkins Basin, Building 780. and wetlands. 703-805-3969 Individuals will learn what they can The top three things anyone can do do, and what Fort Belvoir is doing, to to reduce their environmental footprint promote positive environmental imare recycle, reduce energy consumppact, said Kevin Walter, natural resource specialist. tion and conserve water. Earth Day, which is Friday, is “We are bringing outreach to the public to inform them celebrated annually as part of a movement to promote a of environmental concerns and programs that the staff healthy environment. M/W/F from Memorial Day through Labor Day) Belvoir Chapel, 5950 12th St. Ste. 101 703-806-3006 • Friday: 7:30 p.m. Jewish Service • 3rd Saturday: 9:30 a.m. Jewish Service • Sunday: 8 a.m. Protestant Service; 9:30 a.m. Catholic Mass; 11 a.m. Protestant Service; 2 p.m. Contemporary Protestant Service (ChapelNext) Fairfax Chapel, 5675 21st Street • Sunday: 11:15 a.m. Catholic Mass
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National Day of Prayer breakfast National Day of Prayer breakfast is 7 a.m., May 5 at O Club. FMI, 703-806-5744.
Chapel Services Woodlawn Chapel, 1801 Wright Road, Bldg. 1801 703-806-5911 • Saturday: 5 p.m. Catholic Mass • Sunday: 7:30 a.m. Catholic Mass; 9:15 a.m. Catholic Mass; 11 a.m. Gospel Service • Monday-Friday: 12:05 p.m. Catholic Daily Mass (Only
Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, 9300 DeWitt Loop 571-231-4178/79, Oaks Pavilion, 1st Floor • Friday: 12:15 p.m. Jewish Community Gathering; 1:30 p.m. Islamic Jumu’ah Prayer • Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Protestant Service; 11 a.m. Catholic Mass • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: noon Catholic Mass • Wednesday: 11 a.m. Catholic Mass Throughout the year, there are special services and masses. Call the following coordinators for those service dates and times: • Catholic: 703-806-5745 • Jewish: 703-806-3393 • Protestant: 703-806-4316 • Wedding Coordinator: 703-4732193 • For services at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, call 571231-4178/79.
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Suicide prevention speaker advises leaders to ‘know your Soldiers’ By Amanda Stewart Staff writer At a suicide prevention training for leaders at the Fort Belvoir Officers’ Club, Maj. John D. Hunsaker, chief of the outpatient addiction clinic at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, told a group of military and civilian leaders that they could benefit from understanding the Yerkes-Dodson law. The idea, developed by psychologists Robert M. Yerkes and John Dillingham Dodson in 1908, is that the relationship between performance and arousal, or stress and pressure can be graphed as a bell-shaped curve. To a certain point, increased stress and pressure helps people improve their performance, but after a peak at a person’s optimal performance level, increased stress and pressure will negatively affect performance, Hunsaker said. “Performance increases, the more pressure increases. But it has a peak,” Hunsaker said. “If you push a person too far down that curve, their performance will start to go back down.” Hunsaker said it’s important for leaders to understand that not everyone starts at the same point on the scale. Some people may have outside stress from their family or personal lives, he said. “When we look at this scale, it’s not just about one thing in life,” he said. “We don’t always know where people are starting on the curve.” People who are pushed too far and put under too much stress and pressure can start to exhibit
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Maj. John Hunsaker, Chief of the Outpatient Addiction Clinic at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, speaks to Fort Belvoir leaders about substance abuse and Suicide Prevention during training, Tuesday at the Officers' Club. signs of fatigue, exhaustion, breakdown, burnout, and, in some cases, suicidal thoughts, he said. “When people get pushed too far down the curve, helplessness and hopelessness start to come in,” he said.
On the other side of the curve, a person not challenged or pressured enough will underperform on the job, he said. The takeaway for military and other leaders should be that it’s important to know your Soldiers and employees, Hunsaker said. “As leaders, the key thing is that you have to know your Soldiers,” he said. “If they are not performing well, do you know why? If you know, that guides your response. You’ve got to know what’s going on in his life.” In the training, presented by Belvoir’s Army Substance Abuse Program and suicide prevention program, Hunsaker also spoke about substance abuse and the effect that abusing alcohol and other substances has on the frontal lobe of the brain. “When someone is having a substance abuse problem, the part of brain that reacts to rewards … is hyperactive,” he said. To help Soldiers with substance abuse problems or suicidal thoughts, Hunsaker’s advice is the same. “You have to know your Soldiers, know your Service members, know what they are going through, where they are,” he said. The second guest speaker at the suicide prevention training was 1st Sgt. Landon Jackson, with the 55th EOD Company. Jackson shared with the audience his personal story of overcoming suicidal thoughts. Look for more on Jackson’s story in a future edition of the Belvoir Eagle.
Teens learn goal setting, hunt the good stuff By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer
Sing, what can you do? “You have to change the way you think about it,” Misiewicz said, adding that you can find alternative ways to keep in touch, like using Skype and social media. Examples of things you do have control over include waking up early for school or getting a B on an exam to pass a class.
Resilience is what allows people to grow mentally and physically, said Craig Misiewicz, Master Resilience Trainer-Performance Expert for Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness. He spoke to teenagers about the importance of resilience and the ability to bounce back from diversity. Misiewicz, along with Wendy O’Sullivan and Jamie Albers, Fort Belvoir school liaison officers, spoke with 20 teens, April 12 at the Youth Center on building resilience. During the workshop, the teens watched videos, played games, and discussed topics such as stress and goal-setting.
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“If you know what you value, you can remind yourself and will be more likely to achieve your goals,” Misiewicz told the teens. Those who rely more on intrinsic motivation are happier, less anxious, put increased effort into meeting their goals and are overall more satisfied with themselves, he said. The teens developed their goals and timelines to start them on the path to having a focus in life. Examples of goals the group came up with included going to college, becoming a singer or a basketball player, and being a veterinarian. “It’s important to have a timeline
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Craig Misiewicz, Master Resilience Trainer-Performance Expert, leads a teen resilience class at Fort Belvoir Youth Center April 12. to increase the likelihood of success,” thinking about, stressing … over O’Sullivan said. “Success doesn’t work things you don’t have control over, if you don’t start thinking about it and your energy will (drain),” Misiewicz said. writing (specific goals) down.” Stressors for the teens included having to wake up early for school, Energy management siblings, tests and quizzes. Energy management is about getThe group determined what could ting individuals to focus on what they and couldn’t be controlled. For examcan change versus what they can’t. ple, if your best friend is moving 1,000 “If you spend the time in your day miles away because their family is PC-
The final key is about optimism and being grateful. It’s not easy, Misiewicz said, as humans are more prone at noticing negative aspects of their lives. However, to be resilient, people should learn to find the positives in their life. “If you want to be able to bounce back in life, you’ve got to be (more) optimistic,” he said. Those who are optimistic are healthier, live longer, have stronger relationships, perform better under pressure, and are more successful in life. Misiewicz told the teens to find three things going well in their lives every day and to get into the habit of being optimistic. “Sometimes finding what those things are is really hard … but you can do it if you hunt for the good stuff,” he said. “If you want to live a happy, resilient and productive life – start there,” Misiewicz said. The teens who attended the workshop received participation certificates.
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Drivers asked to take a safe-driving pledge By Alicia Yanchisin Garrison Safety Director Distracted driving is a dangerous epidemic on America’s roadways. In 2014, 3,129 were killed in distracted driving crashes. Since 2009, the U.S. Department of Transportation has banned texting and cell phone use for commercial drivers; encouraged states to adopt tough laws, and launched several campaigns to raise public awareness about the issue. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and the Installation Safety Office urges all drivers to take the National Safety Council’s focuseddriver challenge and pledge to drive cell-phone use free. The NSC has a website where drivers can dedicate their pledge to someone special in their lives at https://www.nsc.org/forms/distracteddriving_ pledge.aspx. Safety tips included in the pledge: I pledge to Take Back My Drive for my own
safety and for others with whom I share the roads. I choose to not drive distracted in any way. I will not: • Have a phone conversation using a handheld, hands-free, or Bluetooth device • Text or send chats or pictures • Use voice-to-text features in my vehicle’s dashboard system • Update any of my social media accounts • Check or send emails • Take selfies or film videos • Input destinations into GPS, while the vehicle is moving • Call or message someone else when I know they are driving. Many local police agencies are stepping up enforcement efforts and spreading the word about the dangers of distracted driving during the month. Here are some more distraction-avoiding tips • Store anything loose that can roll around so you aren’t tempted to reach for them somewhere. • Adjust vehicle systems, including GPS, seats,
mirrors, climate controls and sound systems before hitting the road. • Plan your route in advance and check traffic and weather conditions ahead of time. • Finish dressing and personal grooming before you get on the road. • Eat meals or snacks before or after a trip, not while driving. • Secure children and pets before the trip. If they need attention on a trip, pull off the road safely. • Reaching into the backseat can cause you to lose control of the vehicle. • Ask passengers to help focus on safety. • Pull over safely if any other activity demands your attention. The Fort Belvoir ISO highly recommends supervisors/managers present this in safety briefings to everyone on Belvoir, contractors, family members and retirees. Every driver should be aware that distracted driving affects everyone’s lives. More information is available from Distraction. gov.
ID card office becomes appointment-only By Amanda Stewart Staff writer
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Abigail Torres, 12, and Johan, 8, tearfully hug their father Lt. Col. Jose Torres Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic School in Springfield upon his surprise return from a year-long assignment in South Korea. A school assembly was crafted to surprise the two with the reunion.
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He said he was thankful to the school and the community for not only helping arrange the surprise for his children, but for supporting them while he was away. “As we go away, we are able to focus on our jobs because we know our families are being cared for because we have that support from the community. It helps us to be able to focus on the task at hand,” Torres said. Torres is now assigned to the Pentagon. He has served several deployments and overseas assignments. The year-long assignment to South Korea will be his last as he plans to retire this year, after more than 24 years of active-duty service. “It’s been a great ride. I’ve been very happy with my career in the military. I’ve learned so much about friendship and community and how families come together, especially when we have to go on missions,” Torres said. “I’m just happy and thankful that, when we go away, our families are taken care of. That’s probably one of the reasons we are the best Army in the world.” Abigail said she is happy to have her dad home. “I think I’m just going to spend a few days looking at him and saying, ‘You’re really here, right? Are you staying with us?’” Abigail said. “He’s ours now. He’ll be home forever.”
Appointments will soon be required for all patrons at Belvoir’s ID card office. In the past, those seeking to renew their military ID cards, family member ID cards or Common Access Cards, or to get a new card, could make an appointment or walk in to Human Resources, Bldg. 213 on Belvoir. But, effective May 2, the office goes to an appointments-only policy. “We are eliminating walk-ins to better serve the community,” said Sandy Springs, chief, Military Personnel Division, Fort Belvoir. “The majority of the complaints we receive are about the wait time for walk-ins. This will eliminate that problem.” On busy days, particularly during the summer, the wait time for walkins at the ID card office can be up to three hours, said Kenneth Johnson,
Directorate of Human Resources, chief, ID Card Services. “By giving everyone a set time to come in, we will be able to better serve our customers,” Johnson said. Appointments can be made online through the RAPIDS Appointment Schedule. A link to the ID card appointments website can be found on Fort Belvoir’s main website, www. belvoir.army.mil. Appointments to renew family member ID cards can be made within 90 days of the card’s expiration date. Military ID cards and CACs can be renewed within 30 days of their expiration. Available appointments are published on the website a month in advance, Johnson said. An increased number of appointments will be available each day when the office becomes appointment-only. Walk-ins will still be accepted for emergency situations such as lost ID cards, Johnson said.
DES Journal n For the two weeks that ended Saturday: • Civilian charged with assault, Herryford Village • Report of damage to private property, Commissary • Service member charged with driving under the influence and damage to government property, Basin • Civilian charged with passing a stopped school bus, Colyer Village • Civilian charged with improper backing resulting from a traffic accident, North Post Shopette • Civilian charged with failure to furnish proof of insurance resulting from a traffic accident, Caples Road • Civilian charged with assault, Herryford Village
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