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29th ID leads Saber Strike 16, multinational exercise By Master Sgt. A.J. Coyne 29th Infantry Division Public Affairs More than 20 Maryland and Virginia National Guard Soldiers from the Fort Belvoir-based 29th Infantry Division traveled to Europe to participate in Saber Strike 16,June 4 in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Saber Strike is a long-standing, U.S. Army Europe-led, cooperative training exercise designed to improve joint operational capability in a range of missions, and prepare the 13 participating nations to support multinational contingency operations. “We are here to assure the Baltic states of the commitment of the United States to the common defense of the Baltics,” explained Brig. Gen. Blake C. Ortner, commanding general of the 29th ID and Saber Strike 16 exercise director. “We’re here to build cooperation and interoperability that will give the allies that ability to work together for defense, but also to build the ability to come together in times of crisis.” Saber Strike 16 featured allied and partner-nation ground forces conducting live-fire, command post, and cyber/electronic warfare training, plus the integration of U.S. close-air support with multinational ground forces. Leading up to the exercise, the Germany-based 2nd Cavalry Regiment conducted a 2,200-kilometer tactical road march, called Dragoon Ride II, from Germany to Estonia, to demonstrate U.S. land forces’ dynamic presence throughout the region. “Saber Strike is an excellent opportunity to train joint and multinational operations,” said Capt. Alex Sanchez of the 29th ID, who served in Latvia. “This opportunity has taken on even greater importance with evolving, real-world circumstances. The exchange of ideas and development of systems to work across service and national boundaries strengthens our alliances, our partner nations and ourselves.” Members of the 29th ID served as an exercise control cell for Saber Strike 16, managing many of the support functions and tracking the training requirements for different units going through the exercise. They helped ensure all units met
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The Fort Belvoir Police Department is seeking information to help identify the suspect/s involved in several ‘damage to privately owned vehicles’ reported in Rossell Village. The crimes occurred over July 4 weekend. People with any information about the identity of the suspect or suspects involved are asked to call the Fort Belvoir Police Department, 703-806-3104. Callers may remain anonymous. Additionally, people who were victims who did not yet file a report are asked to do so at the station, 6080 Abbot Road, to fill out a report. See related story, Page A5.
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Brig. Gen. Blake C. Ortner, commanding general of the Virginia National Guard's 29th Infantry Division and exercise director of Saber Strike 16, speaks with Latvian media after the opening ceremony of Saber Strike 16 June 11, at Adazi Military Base, Latvia. their training objectives and helped rewarding experience for 29th ID reallocate resources during the ex- Soldiers participating in all three ercise to achieve training objectives. Baltic countries. “Participating in this sort of exer“They’ve welcomed us with open cise helps increase the readiness of arms and we’ve worked well tothe units that participate, but also gether,” said Capt. Winston Bridgedemonstrates the capability of the man of the Maryland National National Guard division headquar- Guard, who served in Estonia. “It’s ters to significantly contribute to been a wonderful experience for me. the security of the United States,” I’ve never worked this closely with a Ortner said. foreign military.” Army and Air Guard person“I feel very lucky to have had nel from Michigan, Minnesota and this occasion to work closely with so Pennsylvania took part in the ex- many of our partner nations,” Sanercise as well as the U.S. Air Force chez said. “This has been a learnand Marines. ing opportunity to see the way other In addition to the three host armies and services plan and lead countries and the U.S., participat- their soldiers and Marines. The ing nations in Saber Strike 16 in- ability to work closely and learn cluded Denmark, Finland, France, from each other as individuals has Germany, Luxembourg, Norway, strengthened the foundations of our Poland, Slovenia and the United alliances from the ground up.” Kingdom. “The cooperation and interoper“The value to the Virginia and ability that has been learned in this Maryland National Guard is our exercise is very important and it will ability to work with allies,” Ortner help in any sort of crisis that may said. “Nobody fights a war alone arise,” Ortner said. “But, the trusted anymore, or handles a disaster relationships that have been built alone. Having the familiarity of co- between the Soldiers, between the ordinating with our Allies improves nations and between our peoples, our ability to respond, if the Na- is probably the most important tional Guard is called to support.” achievement that has come out of Working alongside troops from this exercise and that we know we other nations was a valuable and can and will depend on each other.”
The next events in Belvoir MWR’s Family Fun Fridays are a screening of the movie, Pan, Friday; and a concert by Traitors N’ Thieves Aug. 19. Both events start at 6:30 p.m. at the amphitheater. Everyone’s invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the free, outdoor events. Each night also includes activities for children, including bounce houses and games. Food trucks are also expected to be on site to sell food. For more information, call 703805-3417.
ACS birthday
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.
Voter registration
The Installation Voting Office encourages all Service members, spouses, voting-age family members and civilians to register to vote in the upcoming election. Belvoir’s Voting Installation Office is in the Welcome Center, Bldg. 1155. People with questions about voting may contact Stephan Patterson, 703-806-0721, Stephan.d.patterson.civ@mail.mil.
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Army researchers, Sanofi Pasteur to co-develop Zika virus vaccine By Cheryl Pellerin DoD News, Defense Media Activity The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research and the vaccines division of Sanofi Pasteur have agreed to co-develop a Zika virus vaccine based on initial work by WRAIR scientists and collaborators at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. According to a recent WRAIR press release, Army scientists and their collaborators are moving quickly to develop and test the vaccine candidate, which builds on a vaccine platform developed by WRAIR scientists for other flaviviruses, including Japanese encephalitis and dengue. When this work is complete, the recently signed cooperative research and development agreement will allow the transfer of the Zika purified inactivated virus, or ZPIV, technology to Sanofi to explore advanced and larger-scale manufacturing and production. The platform, said Col. Stephen Thomas, “has been proven to be safe, effective and able to meet regulatory requirements of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.” Thomas, an infectious diseases physician and vaccinologist, is the WRAIR Zika program lead.
Vaccine is feasible
As part of the agreement, WRAIR and collaborators will share data related to assays that measure antibody responses after vaccination with ZPIV; biologic samples generated during animal studies; and biologic samples generated during early human trials that assess ZPIV safety and immunogenicity, WRAIR officials said. Preclinical work on the vaccine is being conducted with long-term
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This is a digitally-colorized transmission electron micrograph of Zika virus, which is a member of the family Flaviviridae. HIV vaccine collaborators at the manufactured by the WRAIR’s PiBeth Israel Deaconess Medical lot Bioproduction Facility in Silver Center, a Harvard Medical School Spring, Md. The National Institute teaching affiliate. of Allergy and Infectious Diseases A preclinical study in mice, pub- will provide regulatory sponsorship lished June 28 in “Nature,” showed for the initial human trials, WRAIR that a single dose of ZPIV gener- officials said. ated an immune response that WRAIR researchers plan to start protected the mice against a Zika human testing at their Clinical challenge with a Brazilian strain Trials Center before the end of the of the virus. year. At the same time, NIAID will “The preclinical work gives us begin more studies through its vacearly confidence that development cine trials and evaluation units. of a protective Zika virus vaccine for humans is feasible,” Col. Nelson Michael, the WRAIR Zika program Growing concern According to the World Health co-lead, said. Initial ZPIV supplies are being Organization, as of June 29, 61
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countries and territories have now reported continuing mosquitoborne transmission. Of these, 47 countries are experiencing a first outbreak of Zika virus since 2015; and 14 reported evidence of Zika virus transmission between 2007 and 2014, with ongoing transmission. For the U.S. and its territories, during a recent press call by public health experts and congressional leaders on the need for Zika funding, Dr. Tom Friedan, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director, said the more scientists learn about Zika, the more concerned they are. “It is now definitively confirmed that Zika does cause, not only microcephaly, but also other severe brain defects,” he said, and that it can cause such defects, whether a person who is infected has symptoms or not. In the continental U.S., he added, travel-associated cases now stand at more than 1,130, including 320 pregnant women. In U.S. territories, the number of diagnosed and reported locally acquired cases stands at 2,526, including 279 pregnant women, Frieden said, He noted that in Puerto Rico, CDC is seeing “a rapid increase in the level of infection such that we think that each day dozens, and potentially as many as 50, more pregnant women (there) are becoming infected with Zika virus.” At WRAIR, Thomas says infectious diseases have long been a threat to U.S. Service members and that the military has extensive expertise and capabilities for developing countermeasures. “The WRAIR has been studying flaviviruses for over 100 years,” he added, “since Walter Reed and his team discovered that yellow fever is transmitted by mosquitoes.”
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Volunteers needed for next program session The catastrophic event that led to the start of Community Emergency Response Teams, or CERT, was an earthquake in Mexico City on Sept. 19, 1985. That event killed more than 9,500 people, injured 30,000 and made 100,000 homeless. More than 1,000 people went out to help their neighbors after the quake. More than 100 of the good Samaritans trying to help their friends and neighbors died by being untrained in safety and assessment skills. Another 100 good Samaritans were seriously injured in their untrained attempts to rescue people in heavily damaged buildings. In 1987, Los Angeles County Fire Department, recognizing that the same type of incident could impact their communities, developed the CERT program, which facilitates residential communities and businesses to help prepare for and recover from natural disasters and man-made catastrophic emergencies. In 1992, the Federal Emergency Management Agency decided CERT needed to be a national preparedness priority and improved the program to be an “all hazards” approach to community preparedness and response. Fairfax County started the CERT program in January 2003 and has trained more than 3,000 CERT volunteers. In 2016, Col. Michelle D. Mitchell, Fort Belvoir’s Garrison commander, was introduced to the Fairfax County CERT program and decided to implement a Fort Belvoir CERT Program under the support and coordination with Belvoir’s host county. CERT teaches everyone to take care of themselves and their homes during unplanned natural or man-made emergencies. Everyone needs to be ready to evacuate in a moment’s notice. Service members are ready to go with a ‘go kit’ and spouses and children should also have similar ‘go kits.’ CERT volunteers don’t become a part of the emergency, but continue to reduce the loss or emergency in their own communities, by taking care of themselves, their families and then, by reaching out to their neighbors and communities.
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A simple answer is there are 1.3 million people in Fairfax County and only 39 fire stations with 525 employees on duty daily. If a catastrophic event has impacted all 1.3 million people, we may be waiting for days for help. In some cases, persistent debris or difficult rescue situations make it more important to have a go kit.
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People with a chance to come to CERT class with several neighbors can develop a watch system for when one military member is deployed to know that all spouses and neighbors will be OK. Couples can take the class together, which helps support the learning environment and gives the Service member peace of mind to know that, while deployed, their family is ready for anything.
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• Things you can do to prevent emergencies in your home and office; safety practices • Things you can do now to prepare for a disaster and reduce the impact when it happens • Things you can do during a disaster to protect yourself and your family • Things you can do after a disaster to help your family and your neighborhood recover if professional responders are delayed and cannot get to you right away Specific classes include: Personal and Family Preparedness; Disaster Preparedness; Basic Fire Suppression; Medical Aid and Operations; CERT Team Operations (ICS All-hazard introduction); Light Search and Rescue; Disaster Psychology; Terrorism; Hazardous Materials Classes are open to anyone 16 and older. For information and to sign up for classes, go to www.fairfaxcountycert. org. Follow the prompts (to register, you will need to create an account in the Fairfax County Volunteer Management System). For more information, contact Jonathan Kiell via e-mail at TEAMS@fairfaxcountycert.org.
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On-post vandalism and theft — what you need to know Submitted by Fort Belvoir Office of the Staff Judge Advocate
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DES Journal n For the period ending June 25, DES reports the following: • Service member and civilian charged with animal neglect, River Village • Civilian charged with driving wit suspended license, Pence Gate • Reports of damage to private property, Colyer Village and South Post Shopette • Service member charged with reckless driving by speed, Fairfax County Parkway • Civilian charged with following too closely resulting from a traffic accident, John J. Kingman Road • Two civilians charged with shoplifting, Main Exchange • Service member charged with hit and run, Main Exchange • Civilian charged with trespassing • Civilian charged with assault and violation of a protection order, Colyer Village • Service member charged with assault, Woodlawn Village • Civilian charged with failure to maintain lane resulting from a traffic accident • Report of damage to private property, FBCH • Service member charged with following too closely resulting from a traffic accident, Surveyor Road • Civilian charged with failure to maintain lane and driving with suspended license, Pohick Road • Report of damage to private property, Rossell Village n Traffic stops, 146; citations issued, 57; warnings issued, 89 All listed reports are in the preliminary stages of the adjudication process. All personnel charged are awaiting UCMJ, criminal or administrative action.
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Fort Belvoir Fire Marshal Kevin Good teaches students at the Alternative Paths Training School the importance of stop, drop, and roll during a visit to the school, June 22.
Fort Belvoir firefighter Scott Ross speaks with a student about fire safety during a June 22 visit to the Alternative Paths Training School.
Fire department visits local school Submitted by Fort Belvoir Fire and Emergency Services Members of the Fort Belvoir Fire Department recently visited Alternative Paths Training School in Alexandria, very near Belvoir’s Walker Gate. “This was probably one of my most challenging public education events, in the 15 years I’ve been here. But, also one of the most rewarding, to know that our team can make such significant impacts,” wrote Kevin Good, fire marshal, Fort Belvoir Fire and Emergency Services, in an e-mail. About 100 children and adults, ranging from elementary school to adults with special needs, participated in a fire-safety class, led by a firefighter; and some then explored a fire truck.
Students at the Alternative Paths Training School climb aboard a Fort Belvoir fire truck during a fire safety lesson on a Fire Department site visit, June 22.
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Post runners qualify for Belvoir Army Ten-Miler team By Rick Musselman Sports editor Six Fort Belvoir Soldiers and civilians pushed their endurance to the limit early July 7 during the Army Ten-Miler qualifying run in Mount Vernon, Va., each vying for slots on the teams that will represent the installation at the 2016 ATM, Oct. 9 in Washington, D.C. The Army Ten-Miler is an annual event sponsored by the U.S. Army Joint Force Headquarters, Military District of Washington, National Capital Region, under the command of Maj. Gen. Bradley A. Becker. Celebrating its 32nd installment this year, the ATM is intended to promote the Army, build esprit de corps, support Army fitness goals and enhance community relations. Thirty-five thousand runners compete each year in the Army See TEN-MILER, Page B2
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Fort Belvoir military and civilian runners leave the starting line of the 2016 Army Ten-Miler qualifying race, July 7 in Mount Vernon, Va., with the goal of securing a slot on the team that will represent the installation at the 32nd annual ATM, Oct. 9 in Washington, D.C.
Soldier vaults to U.S. Olympic team, breaks trial record
By David Vergun Army News Service
Second Lieutenant Sam Kendricks won the men’s pole vault and secured a spot on the U.S. Olympic team, July 4 at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Track and Field event in Eugene, Ore. Kendricks cleared the bar at 5.91 meters, which is 19 feet, four-and-three-quarter’s inches. That’s an Olympic trials record. Just behind him in second place was U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Cale Simmons, who cleared the bar at 5.65 meters. Kendricks said he wasn’t completely surprised by the outcome, as he knew he could do it and “felt his best” in terms of mental and physical preparedness. Add to that, he jumped 1 centimeter higher than at the Olympic trials earlier in the year at the World Challenge in Beijing, so he said he knew he had it in him to do it already. Conditions during the preliminary and final rounds, July 2 and 4 respectively, were hot and windy. Asked about dealing with those elements, Kendricks replied that in Oxford, Miss., where he lives and trains, it is even hotter and much more humid, so conditions in Eugene were actually pretty good. As for the wind, he said it was a “favorable wind,” pushing him along. “I have been to meets where it has rained; the wind has been directly in your face or to the
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Second Lt. Sam Kendricks competes in the preliminary round of the men's pole vault, July 2 at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field, in Eugene, Ore. He placed in the prelims and went on to secure a spot on the U.S. Olympic team during the finals, July 4. side and that makes it very difficult.” He added: “I’d say that the pole vault is favored by the man who is the most hardy jumper because he can jump in all conditions.”
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Kendricks said he’s participated at pole vault competitions all around the world and knows how he stacks See VAULT, Page B4
Timeout Sportsman’s best friend
By Rick Musselman Sports editor
Last Sunday, I had a bit of down time so I decided to grab my camera and take a little stroll through town — you never know what you might see on such excursions and I’ve learned the hard way that it’s best to be prepared. Anyway, I’d been out about 5 minutes when I happened to spot a filthy tennis ball lodged in the corner of a storm drain. Never one to pass on freebies, I dislodged it from the steel grate and happily bounced it on the pavement as I headed towards some more picturesque environs I know along the river. Suddenly, a medium-sized golden retriever appeared from between a pair of boxwood bushes who was obviously interested in me and my tennis ball. I’d seen this dog before and didn’t think much of the fact that he was out cruising the hood without his owner. I tossed the ball up in the air a few times and his eyes followed it like an automaton as his front feet began to tap dance excitedly on the sidewalk. Realizing I had all kinds of time that night, I pitched the ball his way and he immediately pounced on it and then brought it back to me between his teeth, dropping it at my feet before returning to his original spot. This went on for 10 minutes before I heard a shrill whistle and the dog darted away as quickly as he’d appeared. It was a shame, really, as I was rather enjoying that. If anything, it made me realize that a sportsman can always find a willing partner for a quick game of catch, even if none of his human brethren are around. That’s one reason why I like MWR’s Pooch Plunge so much each year. Honestly, I try to get the “work” part of covering that event — the photos and interviews — out of the way early, because I usually become quite popular with the dogs, with probably 20 of them bringing me toys during the festivities. I guess dogs can recognize obliging cool in someone when they see it, and it boosts my self-esteem knowing their reputation as good judges of character.
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Ladies Golf Association of Fort Belvoir Weekly Winners
Tee-to-Green Tournament – Woodlawn Course - (Count strokes from tee to green, putts do not count, 80-percent handicap), July 5 First Flight – 6 players – white tees • 1st Place: Diane Davis, 40 • 2nd Place: Carol Mills, 43 • 3rd Place (tie): Marie Anderson, 45; Sue Nelson, 45 Second Flight – 8 players – white tees • 1st Place: Anna Chaung, 39 • 2nd Place: Marlea Moriarty, 44 • 3rd Place: Gloria Orr, 46 • 4th Place: Susan Smith, 47
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Maj. Spenger Jeune approaches the finish line of the 2016 Army TenMiler qualifying race, July 7 in Mount Vernon, Va. Jeune was the first Fort Belvoir runner to cross the finish line, turning in a time of 1:04. the 10-mile qualifying race. Runners followed an “out and back” From Page B1 format, by which athletes ran five miles out along the paved path Ten-Miler — the second largest 10running along the banks of the Pomile race in the U.S., after the Philtomac River parallel to the George adelphia Broad Street Run. Washington Memorial Parkway, The qualifier, hosted by Fort Beland then returned to the starting voir garrison’s headquarters bat- point at the “Zero” marker. Safety talion and coordinated by Lt. Col. personnel from the battalion and Chris Tomlinson, Headquarters the Directorate of Emergency SerBattalion commander; and Billy vices were stationed at various E. Cook, Headquarters Battalion checkpoints along the race route to operations officer, establishes the maintain communications and enfinal Open and Mixed Active-Duty sure participants stayed hydrated (coed) team rosters consisting of and accidents could be dealt with, eight athletes each, with two alter- if necessary. nates, according to the best finish Once the final roster is estabtimes. lished, the Belvoir teams will train Runners arrived at the Mount two or three mornings each week, Vernon Trail “Zero” mile marker right up to the main event in Ocat 4:45 a.m. to register and begin tober.
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Maj. Juantonio Rivera crosses the finish line of the 2016 Army Ten-Miler qualifying race with a time of 1:17, July 7 in Mount Vernon, Va.
Qualifying Times Maj. Spenger Jeune Maj. Juantonio Rivera Christopher McIntosh David Haefner Spc. David Acker Maj. Adam Hill During the actual Army TenMiler, only the top four times for each team will be used to tally the total team time. For the Mixed Team, at least one of the four recorded times must be a female. Fort Belvoir team coordinators will continue to recruit runners in the coming weeks to participate in the prestigious race. “We only had six runners come out this morning, mainly because some of those who originally registered are medical personnel and had to withdraw at the last min-
1:04 1:17 1:26 1:29 1:32 1:37 ute because of duty requirements,” Cook said. “I want to thank everyone who came out today to qualify, and we want to put the word out to anyone who may be interested in competing in the Army Ten-Miler this year to contact us,” added Tomlinson. For more information about Fort Belvoir’s Army Ten-Miler team, call Cook at 703-806-5651 or email billy.e.cook4.civ@mail.mil. Details of the Oct. 9 main event in the nation’s capital are available at www.armytenmiler.com.
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Sports & Recreation Briefs This week Who’s the Fittest? It’s time to start training for the Sports and Fitness 3rd Annual "Who's the Fittest?” competition, Sept. 17, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. This year’s events will include a combination of power lifts, Olympic lifts, muscle endurance workouts, and a short run. The fitness event takes place at the Kawamura Human Performance Center, 9250 Gunston Road, and is a two person team event. There will be six categories to include Open (18-44) male, female, and mixed divisions, master's (45 & up) male, female, and mixed. Participants must compete as a team only. The cost is $40 per team. Register online at www.active.com/ ft-belvoir-va/running/who-s-the-fittest-2016 or in person at Kawamura Human Performance Center. Visit belvoir.armymwr.com for event details and rules or call (703)806-4655 for more information.
Players, coaches wanted for postlevel 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 leagues and tournaments. Participants must be active duty or family members, age 18 and older, Reserve, National Guard, contractors and DoD civilians assigned or attached to Fort Belvoir. For more information email Tom Craig at tomcraig07@ verizon.net.
Youth Sports summer clinics and camps Registration is open for summer sports clinics and camps. The Tennis Clinic is Aug. 8-12 for ages 7-18. The cost is $45 and registration ends July 29. Football Camp is Tuesday – July 25 for ages 5-18. The cost is $30 and registration ends Friday. Cheer Camp is Tuesday-July 25 for ages 5-18. The cost is $30 and registration ends Friday. Register with Youth Sports and Fitness, 9500 Barlow Road, Bldg. 950 or call 703-805-9138 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 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 and hors d’ oeuvres on July 23, and lunch on July 24. Fees are per person and do not include cart rentals. For more information and to register call the Pro Shop at 703-806-5878, 8450 Beulah St, Bldg. 2920.
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 703-806-5878 for more information.
Turkey Trot 5k/10k The Turkey Trot 5k/10k is Fort Belvoir’s premier race of the year and will be held on Nov. 19. The race will start at 9 a.m. and conclude with an awards ceremony at approximately 10:30 a.m. The race will start and end at 14th Street and Middleton Road. Register at Graves Fitness Center, the Body Shop or at Kawamura Human Performance Center. The cost is $20. Eligible participants include all active-duty Soldiers as well as mobilized/ADOS National Guard/Reserve Component Soldiers, and DoD civilians of the local Fort Belvoir community. For more information, call Graves Fitness Center at 703-806-5368.
In Progress Walking Across the USA Walking Across the USA is a 12-week 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.
Summer Bowling Leagues Registration for summer bowling leagues is open. The Wednesday Match Point Competitive League is $22 per person and the season is under way. The Thursday No-Tap Non-Competitive League is $14 per person and the season starts today. Leagues are made up of 3 person teams and singles will be matched to a team. The leagues will play every week at 7 p.m. for 14 weeks. Register at the Bowling Center, 5975 Middleton Rd, or by calling 703-805-2991.
Stroller Walking Group The Stroller Walking Group meets Fridays through Aug. 26, at 9 a.m. at Pullen Field next to Specker Field House. The Stroller Walking Group gives parents the opportunity to meet other parents, network and get back into the swing of maintaining a healthy lifestyle with a brisk walk around the track. Call ACS at 703-805-2781 for more information.
Associate passes now 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 of $100 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.
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 Day trips with Outdoor Recreation have begun and run through the summer and fall. ODR offers day trips such as wine tasting, hiking, white water rafting, fruit picking and much more, and will provide transportation. Prices vary based on the destination. For more information or to register for a trip, call ODR at 703-805-3081.
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. Classes are held at Connelly Outdoor Pool Complex. For more information or to schedule a lesson email: jaye.w.urban.naf@mail.mil.
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.
Thursday afternoon golf shootouts The Fort Belvoir Golf Club welcomes everyone to attend Thursday afternoon shootouts each week at 3 p.m. Players can sign up with the golf shop one week in advance. Each week different formats will be offered. Examples include skins, two- person team events, blind bogie and individual net and gross competitions. Drink and food specials are available in the lounge afterwards. Members who ride are charged a 9-hole member cart fee. Daily fee patrons pay twilight fees of $14 to walk and $22 to ride. For more information call the Golf Club at 703-806-5878.
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From Page B1 up against competitors from this country and other countries, so at the Olympics in August, he knows who he’s up against. In competitions over the last 13 months, Kendricks said he has the second highest vault aggregate average among all of his top-level competitors, just behind a Frenchman. That means he’s rated as number two overall in the world. That bodes well for a medal, he said. Asked about the stress factor of competing, Kendricks said, the more pressure there is, the better he performs. “I thrive on that.”
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Kendricks made the pole vault seem effortless in Eugene, especially compared to the long-distance runners at the trials who were dealing with the heat. Asked about the ease of effort, Kendricks said the pain factor comes into play during the many hours of arduous training. Having said that, there is pain, because if one were to look closely at the faces of pole vaulters, he said “you’d see scowls on our faces as we swing on our poles trying to fight the forces of gravity.” Since pole vaulting involves running speed as well as strength and nimbleness, the training regimen has more parts to it than some sports. In pole vaulting, he said he trains as a long sprinter “so I can have that strength and stability on my runs, which is the most important part of being a vaulter — having a strong run.” The other component is gymnastic strength. Kendricks said that portion of the training is similar to what a gymnastics competitor would do. Striking the right balance between speed and strength is the goal.
The Early Years
Kendricks said he was a track-andfield athlete throughout high school in Oxford, Miss., his hometown. He said he loves to run the relays, for instance, but pole vaulting was his strength, so he settled on becoming really good at that. Later, at the University of Mississippi, Kendricks said he joined a “really great” Army ROTC unit. “I loved the Army unit and the level of excellence that they pursued.” So, he stayed with ROTC for four years and, last year, graduated as a second lieutenant.
Looking Ahead
Kendricks is scheduled to attend the Basic Officer Leadership Course at Fort Lee, Va., in October, after his Olympic competition. He’s in the Army Reserve with the 655th Transportation Company in Millington, Tenn., a 90-minute drive from his hometown. He added that, of course, he plans to continue with full-time pole vault training. He’s currently sponsored by Nike, but hopes to get a position with the Army’s World Class Athlete Program.
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Col. James Skelton, right, commander, 1st Information Operations Command, hands the guidon to incoming 1st Battalion Commander, Lt. Col. Matthew Sheiffer, during change of command ceremonies in Fort Belvoir's Wood theater, July 12.
1st Bn., 1st IO Command changes leaders By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer The 1st Battalion, 1st Information Operations Command, held its Change of Command Ceremony, July 12 at Wood Theater. Lt. Col. John Mark Wilson relinquished command to Lt. Col. Matthew Sheiffer. “Matt comes to us fresh from 4th Infantry Division G7, where he supported EUCOM and had U.S. Army Europe during a turbulent time characterized by increased friction between our NATO and European partners and the (adversary) that seeks to challenge our nation across all dimensions in the information environment,” said Col. James Skelton, commander of the 1st Information Operations Command. “Matt’s work with the 4th ID and his work before that, on the Army Staff, will serve him well as he assumes Lt. Col. Wilson’s position in the huddle and prepares to drive them deeper down the field.” To Skelton, Sheiffer said he appreciated the trust that Skelton and the chain of command have in him. “Commanding a battalion of the U.S. Army is a privilege and an honor and I appreciate the opportunity to join the 1st IO team,” he said. Changes of command ceremonies are the hallmark of their profession, Sheiffer said. “Today is just one example of the Army culture
Incoming commander of 1st Battalion 1st Information Operations Command, Lt. Col. Matthew Sheiffer, addresses the audience at Wood Theater during the change of command ceremonies, July 12. that inspires and motivates our conduct and sets the standard and expectation that all of us will
make the right decisions and take the right actions,” he said, adding that when he first arrived at the unit it was clear that the battalion is made up of true professionals. Wilson called the unit highly trained, with exceptional capabilities, and with Soldiers who “pride themselves on their ability to make things happen.” “What’s truly exceptional about this unit is the way the Soldiers, civilians, and war fighters take care of their business,” he said. “This didn’t happen by accident, it was my teammates bound by a common view of what’s expected of leaders in the organization; we’re expected to be successful.” Skelton likened Wilson’s leadership style to sports, something Wilson enjoys. “To borrow a football analogy, John Mark took the snap 24 months ago and has relentlessly driven the ball forward for some much needed yards,” Skelton said. “Given the persistence of conflict in the world, it is unlikely that any command truly reaches the goal line.” Wilson helped the battalion get within range of the field goal, he said. “I’m going to miss you guys very much but I’m looking forward to seeing you in the field because … that’s where I’m going after War College,” Wilson said. “I’m looking forward to working with you again,” he said.
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INSCOM hosts career fair next week
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The U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command, INSCOM, will have hiring managers on hand promoting more than 80 civilian job opportunities during its Career Fair at Fort Belvoir's Community Center, July 21. The Career Fair begins at 9 a.m. for Wounded Warriors; and 10 a.m. for interested U.S. citizens. The Career Fair ends at 2 p.m. Positions with INSCOM include intelligence, job series (0132); budget analyst (0560); security administration (0080); miscellaneous administration and program (0301); contracting (1102); program management (0340); miscellaneous clerk and assistant (0303); computer clerk and assistant (0335); and information technology management (2210). "The job fair is an outstanding opportunity for job seekers to speak directly with INSCOM leaders to discuss employment possibilities with the Army’s force for dominant intelligence,” said Karen E. Wolfe, INSCOM deputy assistant chief of staff for personnel (G-1). “Those selected for INSCOM employment must be able to obtain and maintain
a top secret security clearance based on a special background investigation, or SBI, with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information, or SCI.” Headquartered at Belvoir, IN SCOM has 17,500 Soldiers, Department of the Army civilians and contractors at 180 locations in 40 countries. “INSCOM executes mission command of operational intelligence forces and conducts worldwide multi-discipline and all-source intelligence operations,” said INSCOM’s Command Sgt. Maj. Dayron Vargas. “We're actively recruiting for competent and committed professionals to assist with our mission in support of Army, joint, interagency, intergovernmental and multinational organizations worldwide. Vigilance always." INSCOM positions are in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System, DCIPS. Employees occupying DCIPS positions are in the Excepted Service and must adhere to U.S. Code, Title 10, and DoD Instruction 1400.25. Additional information on INSCOM employment opportunities is available from https://www.inscom. army.mil/employment.
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Job applicants and hiring managers at the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command, INSCOM, Career Fair in Arlington, Va., Dec. 2. The next INSCOM career fair is July 21, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Fort Belvoir Community Center.
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Free financial seminar offers information on credit scores By Amanda Stewart Staff writer
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Fort Belvoir Directorate of Emergency Services stresses the strict enforcement of no right turn on red from Kingman Gate onto Fairfax County Parkway.
Motorists reminded to stop at red arrow The Fort Belvoir police department reminds motorists that a red traffic arrow means vehicles must stop. The police department recently started a campaign to remind drivers of a red traffic arrow on John J. Kingman Road at Fairfax County Parkway. The arrow there means motorists cannot turn until the arrow turns green, Fort Belvoir police said. The department recently posted about the issue on their Facebook page and placed an electronic message board near the intersection to remind motorists of the rule. “This traffic arrow was installed in order to reduce the risk of traffic accidents from rear end and side collisions; and for pedestrians to cross the road,” Fort Belvoir police said on their Facebook page. Disregarding the red arrow violates Virginia traffic laws.
Fort Belvoir community members are invited to get some financial advice, along with dinner, at a free financial seminar. The “Dine & Learn” event, presented by Belvoir’s Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers program, the Community Center and Pentagon Federal Credit Union, will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m., July 21, at the Fort Belvoir Community Center. PenFed’s financial counselor, Shannon Lindstrom, will present the seminar, “Score More with Good Credit,” and will discuss credit score components, tips on maintaining and improving your credit score, information on rebuilding your credit and common mistakes that can lower your score. Lindstrom said the goal of the seminar is to help Soldiers and other Belvoir community members better understand credit scores and their finances. “Oftentimes, Soldiers don’t know where to turn when they have questions about finances, are trying to improve their financial picture or have struggled financially,” Lindstrom said. “Delivering this free seminar allows PenFed and BOSS the opportunity to help Soldiers at Fort Belvoir understand their credit score, rebuild their credit and improve their credit scores.” The event is open to everyone and a free dinner is included. To RSVP, contact Travis Souza at travis.m.souza.naf@mail.mil or call him at 571-359-0194 by Tuesday, July 19. “We are very excited about the seminar and the opportunity to help our Soldiers,” Lindstrom said. “Understanding credit can be confusing and frustrating. We are here to help clarify the mystery and show tips and steps to take to make improvements.”
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Belvoir Briefs Family Fun Fridays Family Fun Fridays, Movie and Concert Series is coming to Fort Belvoir. Bring lawn chairs and blankets to the Fort Belvoir Amphitheater and enjoy a free movie or concert with friends and family. Each event will include activities for small children like bounce houses and games. The movie "Pan" will be shown on Friday starting at 6:30 p.m. and the movie will start at dark. Traitors N' Thieves will be playing a concert on Aug 19, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. The amphitheater is located on the corner of Gunston Rd and Abbott Rd. Call the Community Center at 703-805-3417 for more information.
Summer Reading Program Activities Van Noy is hosting weekly activities for children in support of the “Read for the Win!” Summer Reading Program. Every Tuesday at 2 p.m. is Teen Activity Tuesday with Ms. Katie. They will be meeting for free activities around Fort Belvoir. The schedule for activities is volleyball on Tuesday, fitness games on July 26, and archery on Aug. 2. Register for Teen Activities at Van Noy Library. Every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. is Story Time with Ms. Lisa where children 5 and younger enjoy stories read aloud and participate in activities and
crafts. Story Time with Ms. Lisa is at Van Noy Library, 5966 12th St, Bldg. 1024. Every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. is School Age Activities with Ms. Sheri for children K-6th grade. The schedule is soccer today, football July 21, and Olympics and Brazil theme July 28. School Age Activities and stories will meet at Van Noy Library and will be held there or across the street at Pullen field or Specker Field House. For more information call Van Noy Library at 703-806-3323.
Free Aerobics Class Sports and Fitness is offering free Aerobics Class Demos every Tuesday and Thursday, TuesdaySept. 1. The demos will be at Wells Field House, 1810 Goethals Road. Sports and Fitness wants patrons to try the classes and let them know what they think. The Tuesday demo schedule is 6 a.m. spin, 9:30 a.m. HIIT, and noon yoga. The Thursday demo schedule is 6 a.m. spin, 9:30 a.m. HIIT, noon yoga, and 5:15 boot camp. The full weekly class schedule will begin Sept. 5 with passes costing $20 for an unlimited monthly pass or $7 for an unlimited weekly pass. Passes may be purchased at Graves Fitness Center, 2116 Abbott Road, or at the Body Shop, 1023 12th Street. For more information call the Fitness Program Specialists
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Music Lessons The Community Center, 10300 Taylor Road, Bldg. 1200, offers guitar, piano, and drum lessons. Guitar lessons are offered for all skill levels and appointments can be made for Monday-Thursday. To set up an instruction appointment, call the guitar instructor at 703-428-6868. Piano lessons are offered for beginner to intermediate levels and appointments can be made for Wed. or Fri. To set up an instruction appointment, call the piano instructor at 571-317-4200. Drum lessons are offered for all skill levels and appointments can be made Monday-Friday based on instructor availability. To set up an instruction appointment, call the drum instructor at 703-855-8327. Lessons are $95 for four 30 min classes.
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IPD Project Associate The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) International Division located in Arlington, VA is seeking to fill a Project Associate position. The position will support donor-funded rule of law, and security sector programs administered by the NCSC. Also provide daily logistical and administrative support to field-based offices located in Latin America and the Caribbean. For the complete job announcements & application process, visit: www.ncsc.org/ jobs. EOE/Disability/Veterans.
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