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Tax Center returns for season By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer
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Lt. Col. Christopher Tomlinson, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir commander, and Chuck Nichols, Tax Center volunteer, cut the ribbon to the Fort Belvoir Tax Center, Monday at the Staff Judge Advocate’s building.
The Fort Belvoir Tax Center provides one of the most critical services on post, said Lt. Col. Chris Tomlinson, Fort Belvoir Garrison commander. Last year, Belvoir staff and volunteers completed 2,300 returns, with a value of almost $3.9 million in refunds. “That’s pretty incredible. And the ability of the volunteers that make up the horse power in this place is pretty impressive,” he said. Tomlinson spoke Monday at the opening of the Belvoir Tax Center. This year, the tax center received new computers, and also acquired several new volunteers to do taxes after losing some volunteers last year, said Chuck Nichols, a tax center volunteer. Having taxes done by off-post places can cost extra money, especially if you have paid taxes in different locations. Off-post locations charge you for every state you do returns for, said Nicolya Jones, volunteer. “Every additional form that they do – they charge. We don’t do that.”
And, because they specialize in doing taxes for the military, they have more expertise on how to handle some of the unique issues that Service members and their families face, she said, adding that they have had to fix other people’s taxes. This year, the tax center will pre-screen clients, according to the tax center’s website. Pre-screening checks for eligibility and makes sure clients have all required documentation. Those interested in getting services from the tax center will be pre-screened before having their taxes done. Pre-screening is weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and tax preparation services are the same times, Monday through Thursday. Those eligible to receive tax services include active-duty Service members, their family members and military retirees. For information, call the tax center at 703-805-8736 or visit http://www.belvoir.army.mil/osja/ Lad/tax.asp. A list of required documents and other information is available, page A4.
Belvoir USO celebrates first 5 years By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer In conjunction with the annual Super Bowl celebration by the USO, the organization also celebrated its fifth anniversary since the building was built. Chief Warrant Officer 3 Stephen McCombs said he frequently visits the USO and enjoys the atmosphere. “It’s a family atmosphere,” he said, adding it’s a place to relax and enjoy being with others. At the Super Bowl party, he said it was a fun event with good-natured ribbing, as people waited for the final results of the game.
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From left, Paul McQuillan, USO-Metro chairman of the board; Gen. Paul Selva, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Lt. Col. Chris Tomlinson, Belvoir Garrison commander; Pam Horton, USO-Metro vice president of operations; and Dr. J.D. Crouch II, USO president and CEO. The group gathered Sunday to observe the USO Warrior and Family Center being on Belvoir for 5 years, ahead of a Super Bowl party.
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Belvoir unveils revamped logo By Garrison Public Affairs Belvoir Garrison employees voted on and decided Belvoir’s new logo, which features the post’s new mission statement as well. At a recent annual strategic conference, Staci Hill-Good, Fort Belvoir strategic planner, said they had come up with a new vision and mission statement. “Leaders in Excellence,” the new vision statement, had been used before but not as the official vision statement. It means setting the bar higher and higher. “We can always get better at
what we are doing,” Hill-Good said. The new mission statement is “Serving those who Serve” and focuses on Belvoir’s service to others.
“Our main purpose or existence as an organization is to support the warfighter,” she said, adding that Belvoir provides services such as base operational services; family services; Soldier programming services and infrastructure. Belvoir has always used the Eagle for its logo, she said. But, the current insignia has the ‘Flight Over Belvoir’ concept, “because it means so much to Belvoir. So, we’re keeping the tradition of Belvoir, but mainly we’re incorporating the new mission and the new vision in it.” This is the first time Garrison employees were able to vote on
the new logo, which allows them to take ownership of what they do. More than 250 employees voted. “The best ideas are made when everyone gives input,” said Stephen Brooks, deputy to the garrison commander. “We wanted to update and stay current, but stay traditional, it seems, with our votes.” “The whole purpose that this command team is trying to do is promote transparency. So, whatever we do we want everyone throughout the workforce to be part of it,” Hill-Good said. The new logo is traditional and features the mission statement.
Young adults can benefit from county internships on post Garrison Public Affairs Through a coordinated partnership between the Mount Vernon High School and Belvoir’s DFMWR, non-paying internships and practicums are available to students to work in a variety of DFMWR facilities on Fort Belvoir. Romel Voellm, Belvoir FMWR’s community activities center director, has three youth working for him, behind-the-scenes, at the Community Center. “The program is great and very beneficial to us,” he said. “They help us get organized and ready for events and are learning all about teamwork, communication, responsibility and task completion. These are all exceptionally valuable skills for their futures.” The ultimate goal of the FCPS Career and Transition Services program is to provide students with requisite skills for employment and education. FCPS students get direct instruction in a workplace environment, which helps them generalize and apply skills learned in the classroom to the work environment. FMWR worksites are an extension of the classroom for three FCPS students, with a fourth joining the team this month. FCPS students work at a variety of locations, as volunteers and interns in jobs that support service
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and program delivery. The students support DFMWR’s core mission in several ways, make it a better organization and get pathways toward employment, according to Berry Patrick, Belvoir’s MWR director. Available internships and practicums are available in social work and social services, including Family and Victim Advocacy; Exceptional Family Member (special needs); Financial Readiness; Employment Readiness; early childhood education; recreation; sports; and fitness. Fitness opportunities include outdoor recreation; fitness facilities; community recreation; hospitality and special events and facilities,
including MWR’s Golf Course, Bowling Center and the Officers’ Club. Opportunities may also be available in marketing and advertising. In accounting, DFMWR’s financial management branch provides training and exposure to a multi-million dollar operating budget and internal controls. The partnership is a win-win for the students, the Garrison, and DFMWR and ultimately helps young people to enter the work world,” Patrick said. The internship program is part of Fairfax County Public Schools Secondary Transition to Employment Program, a subset of Career and Transition Services, for young adults ages 18-22. For information, call 703-805-3390 or 703805-2532.
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A list of required documents and other information for the Tax Center, from Page A1 Personal Data • Social Security numbers (including spouse and children); copies of SSN card • Child care provider tax ID or Social Security number and address Income Data • W-2 forms • Pensions and annuities • Alimony received • State and local income tax refund
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New tee markers offer faster golf for whole family Story, photo by Paul Lara Photo editor The Fort Belvoir Retired Men’s Golf Association, FBRMGA, presented a set of PGA Family Course tee markers to the Fort Belvoir Golf Club. Peter Huhn, FBRMGA president, gave the donation to Tim Coolican, the course’s general manager, at the association’s board meeting, Feb. 1. For many young players and new golfers, existing distances may be too long and challenging to play and still make par. The PGA Family Course program allows players to have the chance to make pars and birdies from a distance that enables them to reach each green in regulation. “We’ll have two plates on the fairways, designed to ease you into playing golf, so it’s not intimidating. We have to grow the game and get families and kids playing.” said Coolican. The PGA Family Course uses two sets of tees that scale the golf course for players whose driver carry distance is 100 to 150 yards or less. This helps players of all ages and abilities reach the green in regulation with a chance to make par, and improves the pace of play on the golf course. Forward Tees add two levels of tees to each hole, well in front of existing tees. A smaller locator tee is put on the cart path to indicate where to find the Forward Tee markers on the fairway. The program is a step toward involving the entire family in the game, including many younger and non-traditional golfers, who may have previously found golf too time-consuming or intimidating. Belvoir Golf Course staff will install the Forward Tee markers this winter, in time to obtain a USGA Course Rating for the PGA Family Course Forward Tees. This will permit young and new golfers to obtain an official handicap. A family scorecard will also be available.
From left, Charles Sibre, secretary, Fort Belvoir Retired Men’s Golf Association; Peter Huhn, association president; and Tim Coolican, Fort Belvoir Golf Club general manager, show the new blue and gold Family Tee markers that will be placed on the fairways of Fort Belvoir Golf Course. The markers will help players of all ages and abilities reach the green in regulation and have the chance to make par, while improving pace of play on the golf course.
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UCMJ changed to include revenge porn By Tim Grammel and Edward O’Brien U.S. Army Trial Defense Service In late January 2017, a nonprofit news organization uncovered a secret Facebook page called “Marines United.” The all-male group included activeduty and retired Marines, Navy corpsmen, and British Royal Marines. The news organization discovered the group shared hundreds of photographs of naked female Service members and other women. In some photographs, it appeared the women were aware the picture was being taken. In other photographs, it appeared the women were unaware. Distributing or broadcasting these types of images is often called revenge pornography. This term may be misleading because state laws that criminalize this conduct are not limited to cases where the distributor is motivated by revenge. At the time of the discovery of the Marines United scandal, the Uniform Code of Military Justice, UCMJ, prohibited creating, possessing and distributing child pornography. But, there was a gap when images of naked adults, 18 or older, were distributed or broadcast. The UCMJ criminalized photographing or recording by any means the private area of another adult without that other person’s consent. The UCMJ also prohibited broadcasting or distributing a recording of the private area of another adult that was made without the other
person’s consent. However, at the time of the Marines United scandal, the UCMJ did not prohibit broadcasting or distributing a recording of the private area of another adult when the recording was made with the other person’s consent. Congress has closed this gap. Thirty-eight states and the District of Columbia have laws that make the sale or distribution of intimate visual images a crime when the person in the visual image does not consent to the distribution. Beginning Dec. 12, 2017, the military joined this list. Any Soldier who, on or after Dec. 12, broadcasts or distributes an intimate visual image of another person or a visual image of another person engaged in sexually explicit conduct without the other person’s explicit consent to the broadcast or distribution is subject to prosecution and punishment as a court-martial may direct. This is true even if the other person consented to making the visual image, and the distributor’s motive does not matter. Soldiers must be very careful when creating or consenting to the creation of intimate visual images. Once they are created, they are hard to control. Soldiers should not distribute intimate visual images unless the person in the image explicitly consents to the distribution. This is a matter of respect, basic decency, and, now, criminal law. The president has not yet specified a maximum punishment for violators of this UCMJ change.
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is even more important if you are responsible for others, including children, an elderly or disabled family member, or family pets. Being prepared for disruptions, both large and small, is simply good sense. Do you have a family plan? Do you have emergency supplies for your family and pets if the power is out and the roads are closed for a few days or longer? What are your plans if you have to evacuate? What supplies are in your car right now? What if someone gets sick or hurt and rescue crews cannot get to you right away because
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www.belvoireagleonline.com Continued from page A6 they are busy elsewhere? These are all important questions and there are good answers. Fairfax County participates in a national program, sponsored by Homeland Security and FEMA, that trains and prepares the general public for all kinds of disasters and the training is free. Community Emergency Response Team, or CERT, training is presented by certified instructors in eight 3- to 3.5-hour sessions, for a total of about 25 hours of training. The training is informative; practical; hands on; challenging; and fun. Participants must be at least 16 years old. Belvoir is partnering with Fairfax County to offer this free training on Belvoir, particularly to people who live or work on post, or others who frequent post. Enrollment for the next Belvoir class is underway. The class is Thursdays from 6:30 – 10 p.m., Thursdays from March 22 to May 10. CERT training includes: • 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 its 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; Hazardous Materials; Basic Fire Suppression; Medical Aid and Operations; CERT Team Operations; Light Search and Rescue; Disaster Psychology; and Terrorism. The CERT class, especially being offered on Belvoir, is a unique opportunity, not only to help get you and your family better prepared, but to be better able to help your neighbors and your community when it matters most. There are no prerequisites and anyone 16 or older can take the course. Interested people are asked to go to www.fairfaxcountycert.org and follow the prompts to register for free CERT Training – look for the classes being taught on Belvoir. More information is available from the Fairfax County CERT Liaison, at fire.cert@fairfaxcounty. gov; or the Belvoir CERT instructor, TEAMS@fairfaxcountycert.org. To sign up for the CERT training, you will be asked to create an account in the Fairfax County volunteer management system, or VMS, This is how Fairfax County manages CERT training and other volunteer programs, and only takes a few minutes to complete.
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WTB Soldiers learn to pilot drones By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Soldiers from the Warrior Transition Battalion were able to participate in drone piloting courses, with the goal to learn to operate drones and eventually gain their remote piloting license. George Meyer, an instructor with Wounded Eagle Unmanned Autonomous Systems, said he decided to start them after PCSing from California where the organization originates. “The bigger they are, the more of a concern they are to the FAA,” Meyer said about drones. Drones that weigh more than half a pound are not allowed to fly in restricted zones. Those that weight less than half a pound are considered toys. The information students learn in class include where they can fly their drones and hazards to watch out for. The D.C. area boasts the largest no-drone zone, stretching from Dulles International Airport to Stafford, Va., Meyers said. The reason people want to fly drones varies, he said. Some people view it as a hobby and others use it for photography, which gives photographers a “birds-eye view” of the area they want. Some want to use drones professionally. Sgt. Mike VanDam, Warrior Transition Battalion, said he wanted to start a business in aerial photography and sensory. Getting the remote pilot license would allow him to do that. He is one of the students in the class. “It’s like a driver’s license to become an Uber driver,” Meyers said. Those who fly drones professionally can use drones to inspect solar panels, wind turbines, and pipelines that are otherwise hard to access. VanDam said he wants to buy a more expensive and professional drone once he earns his remote pilot license. “I’ve always been interesting in flying,” VanDam said, adding he originally wanted to become a pilot. “(Flying drones) is much cheaper, but it’s still a rigorous test, because you still
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George Velicovich, CEO, Expert Drones, speaks to the Wounded Eagle UAS class last month in the USO Warrior and Family Center on Fort Belvoir. He explained the many new businesses that are arising because of the affordability and ease of use of new, personal and commercial drones. need to know a whole lot.” The drone program is part of the USO-Metro’s Service Members Transitional Education Programs. Info is available by calling 571-2672086. Editor’s note: The FAA prohibits the use of Unmanned Aerial Systems, UAS, on Fort Bel-
voir, including drones, quadcopters, and other model aircraft flown for hobby or recreational purposes. The class takes place in an indoor, controlled facility. Operators are encouraged to check for the latest FAA guidance for areas they want to operate off-post at the below link, or https://www.faa.gov/uas/b4ufly/.
Belvoir USO celebrates first 5 years, continued from page A1 “Our mission statement is to connect Service members and their families to home, country and family throughout their service. Here on Belvoir, we have so many Soldiers who are here without their family and we want to give them a part of home,” said Casey Pizzuto, center manager for USO Warrior and Family Center-Belvoir. There may also be family members with Service members who are deployed, and the USO is there for them, too, she said. The USO offers a never-ending list of services for military and their families, Pizzuto said. They were also grateful for the number of partnerships they have with other organizations who host events at the USO for families. People can also volunteer to work at the USO. They have monthly volunteer organizations, and interested parties can contact Pizzuto. For more information about the Belvoir USO and events they offer, visit https://metro.uso.org/belvoir.
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Characters from the Washington Nationals’ Presidents’ Race attended Belvoir USO’s 5th birthday party on Belvoir Sunday. The commemoration was paired with a Super Bowl watch party.
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Belvoir Eagles point guard, Anthony Johnson, drives inside for 2 during his team’s WAMAC showdown with the NSA Bethesda Warriors, Saturday at Graves Fitness Center.
Belvoir Eagles shooting guard, Andontis Shelton, hits a short-range jumper during his team’s WAMAC matchup against the NSA Bethesda Warriors, Saturday.
Eagles down NSA Warriors in WAMAC hoops By Rick Musselman Sports Editor The Belvoir Eagles men’s squad toppled the top-ranked Naval Support Activity Bethesda Warriors 88-79 in an intense defense-heavy Washington Area Military Athletic Conference basketball showdown, Saturday at Graves Fitness Center. The Belvoir offense, spearheaded by veteran point guard, Anthony Johnson; and shooting guards, Adontis Shelton, Daven Gates and Tevon Horton; went immediately to work unleashing a rapid-fire passing game around the perimeter. Shelton and Gates gave spectators an exhibition of stunning accuracy from the three-point arc while center, Chris Walker, haunted the lane, bringing down a string of early rebounds.
At the opposite end of the court, the Eagles summarily thwarted the Warriors’ gains with a brand of man defense that virtually exhausted the visitors within the opening five minutes of play. By the 9:15 mark, Belvoir had secured a 36-14 advantage and showed no signs of easing up on the onslaught. After a much-needed timeout call from the NSA bench, the Warriors returned to the hardwood with a revamped passing game that enabled the squad to narrow the deficit to 12 points with a rally of three-pointers. But the Eagles quickly responded with another series of clean jumpers from the high posts and the baseline by forwards, Devyn Tyler and Ahman Williams, and ultimately the home team sent NSA to the bench trailing 46-37
at the halftime buzzer. Second-half action kicked off with Belvoir staring down a revitalized opponent that focused all efforts on executing a greatly revised passing game, targeting forwards down along the baseline for profitable lay-ins. Adding to the Eagles’ second-period challenges, Walker went out with a chin injury similar to the nose injury that took veteran point guard, Deonte Bleach, out of the game last week and benched him for this contest. Capitalizing on a burst of momentum after a trio of three-pointers from the top of the arc, the Warriors poured on the coals and scratched their way to within 4 points of tying the game at the 4:42 mark.
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Last week, I sat down to read some Super Bowl predictions and I came across a headline that asked, “Is the NFL rigged in New England’s favor?” Now, I don’t believe too much in any major sport being rigged to produce certain results. But, I read the article anyway, and I have to say that I did find some of the arguments thought provoking. Apparently, a day or two before that article went to press, a rumor emerged—supposedly from Roger Goodell himself—that the AFC championship game between the Pats and the Jaguars was officiated to allow New England to advance and hence enable Tom Brady to book another Super Bowl win (in essence, to allow him to go out on top as the greatest QB of all time). This particular piece of scuttlebutt was soon followed by the statement that some secret call had been made by Jaguars management for their receivers to miss catches and effectively “let the Patriots have it.” Now, while I don’t buy that either, I still have to say—at least when considering penalties and the officials’ general attitude (and behavior) toward the end of the game—that something at least looked afoot. Take the multiple pass interference calls against the Jaguars (compared to the Patriots’ one). One of those questionable flags happened late in the game that effectively allowed New England to score the go-ahead TD and ultimately triumph. Another oft-showcased call that possibly thwarted a Jaguar win was when Myles Jack stripped Dion Lewis of the ball and recovered it with open real estate available. But, the officials whistled the ball dead and, by all accounts, robbed the Jags of another score. Of course, much has been made of referee, Clete Blakeman, being seen seemingly congratulating Tom Brady after the game with one of the grandest smiles ever witnessed on an NFL official’s face. Indeed, it looked an awful lot like Blakeman was genuinely celebrating with the victors. At any rate, I doubt there’s a massive conspiracy against every other team in the league, and I’d say Sunday’s outcome proves it, but it does make for some interesting conclusions about the human condition. People prefer intrigue over routine.
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House league hoops action intensifies By Rick Musselman Sports Editor With weeks of practice and the season openers in the books, Belvoir’s House league basketball teams are treating spectators to increasingly dynamic exhibitions of developing skills and growing commitment to competition and sportsmanship. The league, coordinated each year by CYS, is comprised of young athletes in the process of learning the game and perfecting the skills needed to compete on the Barracudas squads in the Fairfax County Youth Basketball League, the next stage in Belvoir’s youth basketball program. Four age divisions—5-6, 7-8, 9-11 and 12-15—are represented each year. While fun remains the primary focus in Belvoir’s House league, its participants quickly discover the rewards of becoming better players and forging unit pride. House league games are played Saturdays through April at Specker Field House. For information and game schedules, call Jerry Arrington, 703-805-9139; or Julie Libert, 703805-9138.
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The Belvoir Wolfpack take on the Hornets in a 9-11 year old division CYS House basketball league matchup, Saturday at Specker Field House.
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Belvoir Lakers point guard, Myrec Rucker, takes a mid-range shot during his team’s 5-6 year old division CYS House basketball league matchup against the Sonics, Saturday at Specker Field House.
Belvoir Sonics shooting guard, Rowdy Alaniz, works the ball into scoring position during a 5-6 year old division CYS House basketball league showdown with the Lakers.
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WAMAC, continued from page B1 But, Belvoir stuck to the game plan and Shelton, Johnson and Williams barreled into the lane for a string of foul-drawing buckets. The lead-protecting effort was greatly aided by center, Norman Davis, who crashed the boards with astonishing vehemence to take his team back out into a comfortable lead. Trailing 84 -75 with scarcely a minute remaining on the game clock, NSA Bethesda went for broke, firing from every open square of real estate, claiming a pair of mid-range shots from near the high posts. But a technical foul granted the home team a pair of freebies from the charity stripe and a driving layup from Johnson in the dying seconds of the matchup drew the curtains closed on the NSA Bethesda’s comeback attempt. Final score: Eagles 88, Warriors 79. For weekly results, game schedules and standings, visit https://www. quickscores.com/Orgs/ResultsDisplay.php?OrgDir=wamac&Leagu eID=886018. For information about the Fort Belvoir Eagles sports organizations and the current season, call Herb Marshall, Belvoir Eagles head coach, 703-798-0842, Herbert.D.Marshall@nga.mil.
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Belvoir Eagles center, Norman Davis, works the ball inside during his team’s WAMAC matchup against the NSA Bethesda Warriors, Saturday.
Belvoir Eagles shooting guard, Daven Gates, slips inside for a lay-in during his team’s WAMAC showdown with the NSA Bethesda Warriors, Saturday at Graves.
Belvoir Eagles point guard, Devyn Tyler, awaits a passing opportunity during his team’s WAMAC showdown with the NSA Bethesda Warriors.
Belvoir Eagles center, Chris Walker, plows inside along the baseline during his team’s WAMAC showdown with the NSA Bethesda Warriors.
Belvoir Eagles shooting guard, Tevon Horton, works the ball down the court during his team’s WAMAC showdown with the NSA Bethesda Warriors.
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The Belvoir Lakers square off against the Sonics in a 5-6 year old division CYS House basketball league showdown.
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The Belvoir Wolfpack congratulate the Hornets for a game well played after a 9-11 year old division CYS House basketball league matchup, Saturday at Specker Field House.
Belvoir Cavaliers shooting guard, Zadiah Rhoades, hits for two during his team’s 9-11 year old division CYS House basketball league matchup against the Thunder.
Belvoir Thunder forward, Zavion Witherspoon, works the ball inside during a 9-11 year old division CYS House basketball league matchup against the Cavaliers, Saturday at Specker Field House.
Belvoir Hornets shooting guard, El-Shaddai Hill, barrels into the lane during his team’s 9-11 year old division CYS House basketball league showdown with the Wolfpack, Saturday at Specker.
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Belvoir wrestlers’ winning season continues By Rick Musselman Sports Editor
Fort Belvoir Wrestling Team Winners
Athletes competing in Fort Belvoir’s youth wrestling program, once again, maintained the upper hand over the competition in the fourth meet of the 2017-18 Northern Virginia Wrestling Federation season, Jan. 28 at Kettle Run High School. The team claimed 10 first-place titles and 19 of the 27 wrestlers competing took home ribbons for placing. For information about Belvoir’s youth wrestling program, email sjackson1192@gmail.com.
Jeremiah Bonds Bantam Division Fall, 1:58 Decision, 6-4 Fall, 1:25 Terriel Cooke Bantam Division Decision, 8-1 Decision, 6-1 Fall, 2:42 Nathan Trimble Intermediate Division Fall, 2:12 Fall, 2:15 Decision, 9-3 George Garcia III Intermediate Division Fall, 0:52 Fall, 1:28 Fall, 1:20
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Belvoir wrestler, D’Sean Cooper, top, gets the upper hand during an NVWF senior division match, Jan. 28 at Kettle Run High School.
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Intramural Combatives tournament set for March 23 By Rick Musselman Sports Editor Fort Belvoir’s MWR sports and fitness team has announced that the 2018 intramural Combatives tournament is slated for March 23 at Wells Field House. Bouts begin at 9 a.m. The Modern Army Combatives Program is a form of hand-to-hand combat originally designed in 1995 by Matt Larsen, a former Army Ranger, to provide military personnel with a tactical means of self-defense on the battlefield in the absence of traditional weapons. After analyzing several martial arts methods from around the world, Larsen began forming the style which best suited the Army’s goals. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fit nearly every aspect of the military’s needs perfectly. It was easy to learn, had a competitive form and was proven effective within the arena of hand-to-hand fighting. Because MACP is a proven activity designed specifically to develop and maintain readiness and resilience among Service members, MWR includes it among the many
Weight Classes Fly Light Welter Middle Cruiser Light Heavy Heavy
competitive sports that comprise the annual Commander’s Cup title race. This high-intensity event is open to all personnel assigned or attached to Belvoir, including active duty or mobilized/ADOS National Guard, Reserve component Soldiers, Marines, Airmen, Sailors and Coast Guard. Fighters must provide their own duty uniform, fitted mouthpiece and cup. Combatives certification is not required to compete. The organizational meeting is March 9, 1 p.m. at Wells Field House. Official weigh-in is March 22, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Wells. A mandatory safety briefing is March 23, 9 a.m., also at Wells. The tournament will follow a standardrules format and no strikes will be allowed during competition. The winner will be decided by submission or, if time expires, whoever has earned more points for the match. All participants must bring the signed and completed registration packet (four pages) and fighters may register up to the day of the tournament.
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For more information about the FY18 Intramural Combatives Tournament, call 703-806-5093.
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Headquarters and Headquarters Company’s Philip Baliola, left, squares off against USALSA’s Thomas Hong in a 2017 intramural Combatives championship tournament welterweight-division bout. This year’s Combatives tournament starts at 9 a.m. March 23, in Wells Field House.
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SHARP and MWR 5K Fort Belvoir’s Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Program, in partnership with MWR, will host the 9th annual SHARP and MWR 5K Run/Walk April 13 at 6:30 a.m. The run/walk will be at the Fort Belvoir Golf Club, 8450 Beulah St. Registration is free and can be completed online at www.belvoir. armymwr.com or in person at Graves Fitness Center, the Body Shop, or Kawamura Human Performance Center. Free T-shirts will
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Belvoir Eagles center, Norman Davis, stakes his claim on the ball despite heavy opposition from a pair of NSA Bethesda guards during a WAMAC matchup, Saturday at Graves Fitness Center. be given out on a first-come, firstserved basis while supplies last and a trophy will be given to the unit with the highest participation. Eligible participants include all active-duty Soldiers as well as mobilized/ADOS National Guard/ Reserve-component Soldiers, retirees, and DoD civilians of the local Fort Belvoir community. For more information, call 703-806-4430.
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American Red Cross Lifeguard Class Benyaurd Indoor Pool is offering American Red Cross Lifeguard Classes. The cost is $315 which includes materials. For more information, call Benyaurd Indoor Pool at 703-805-2620; or visit the aquatics page on belvoir. armymwr.com.
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Father Daughter Dance
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Two young ladies dance at the Officers’ Club during The Villages at Belvoir 2018 Father Daughter Winter Ball.
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DOD looking into the impact of fitness trackers on Soldier safety By Jim Garamone DoD News Defense Department officials are studying security issues raised by physical conditioning trackers that also can be used to track Service members’ whereabouts, a Pentagon spokesman told reporters last week. The concern comes from a “heat map” posted by Strava, the makers of a fitness tracking application that shows the routes Service members run or cycle in their daily exercises. These maps can show military bases and may be used to target individuals. “We take these matters seriously, and we are reviewing the situation to determine if any additional training or guidance is required, and if any additional policy must be developed to ensure the continued safety of DoD personnel at home and abroad,” Army Col. Robert Manning III said during a morning news conference at the Pentagon. Wearable electronic fitness trackers upload data to Strava, which then publishes a heat map of the activity so people can download the maps to find good
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A group of U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from the 387th Military Police Battalion run past a group of command sergeants major from across the 200th Military Police Command participating in a team-building ruck march during a “CSM Huddle” in Scottsdale, Arizona, Sept. 16, 2017. During the huddle, the command sergeants major discussed critical topics relevant to their command and their units in order to increase readiness to deploy. running or cycling routes. Use Privacy Settings “The rapid development of technology requires the rapid refinement of policy and procedures to enhance force protection and operational security,” Manning
said. “DoD personnel are advised to place strict privacy settings on wireless technologies and applications.” Service members are prohibited from wearing such wireless technologies in some areas and during some operations, Manning said.
Manning didn’t say what the department will do about the issue at this time. “We have confidence in commanders to employ tactics, techniques and procedures that enhance force protection and operational security with the least impact to individuals,” the colonel said. All DoD personnel go through annual training on information security. The training urges Service members and DoD civilians to limit profiles on the internet, including personal social media accounts, Manning said. “Furthermore, operational security requirements provide further guidance for military personnel supporting operations around the world,” he said. The heat map incident re-emphasizes the need for Service members to be cautious about what data to share via wearable electronic devices, he added. Soldiers and civilians who are interested in learning about more ways to protect their online presence can check out the U.S. Army’s Social Media Handbook and guidelines at https://www. army.mil/socialmedia/soldiers/.
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Exchange partners with services to deliver healthy eating options worldwide Exchange News Release The Army & Air Force Exchange Service now offers Service members, family members and eligible shoppers more better-for-you dining options than ever, reaffirming its commitment to readiness and resiliency at military installations worldwide. As a partner in the Healthy Army Community and Air Force Smart Fueling initiatives under the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Exchange has transformed its Express locations and restaurants to provide delicious, low-calorie options. “Service members and their families lead increasingly busy lives, making it difficult, at times, to identify the right meal choices for their nutritional goals,” said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, Exchange senior enlisted adviser. “The Exchange wants to make it easier to choose meals that support readiness, resiliency and a BE FIT lifestyle at all Exchange facilities.” In 2017, the Exchange expanded its selection of name-brand restaurants offering healthy options, opening six Subways, three Boston Markets, two Smoothie Kings, three Qdoba Mexican Grills, and new Freshens and Muscle Maker Grill locations. All of the Exchange’s more than 1,700 restaurants, including Boston Market, Arby’s, Subway and more, offer better-for-you menu choices to support our warfighters’ readiness
and resiliency. Exchange shoppers can also enjoy $2 off entrée salads on Wednesdays at participating Exchange restaurants. To help diners make the right choices for their meal plan, the Exchange lists calories on menu boards at Burger King; Einstein Bros. Bagels; Charleys Philly Steaks; Pizza Hut and Subway locations. Digital displays highlighting healthy options have also been introduced at 40 Exchange food courts, making it easier for diners to identify better meal choices. At more than 320 Express locations, shoppers can choose from nearly 400 BE FITapproved items, including fresh fruit; yogurt; grass-fed, nitrate-free beef sticks and jerky; gluten-free meat snacks; seaweed crisps; and more—a 17 percent increase compared to the number of BE FIT items available at Express locations in 2016. All BE FIT items must have
fewer than 500 calories for entrees and 200 calories or less for snacks and contain less than 40 percent of calories from fat and 10 percent or less of calories from saturated fat. Express shoppers can also find BE FIT items located at front-of-store endcaps. Reach-in coolers containing wraps; salads; hummus; yogurt; fruit and hard-boiled eggs have also been introduced at more than 100 Express locations worldwide. Even Exchange vending machines are expanding better-for-you choices. These and several other Exchange vending options fulfill National Automatic Merchandising Association Fit Pick requirements, containing fewer than 35 percent of calories from fat; fewer than 10 percent of calories from saturated fat and fewer than 35 percent total weight from sugar. Fit Pick items are also approved by the American Heart Association, U.S. Department of Agriculture Dietary Guidelines for Americans and Alliance for a Healthier Generation. At Army Advanced Individual Training locations, 50 percent of Exchange vending machine snack items meet these requirements. “Whether snacking on the go or sitting down for a meal, the Exchange has Soldiers, Airmen and their families covered with the healthy options they want,” Reyes said. “The Exchange is family serving family, and you wouldn’t feed your family anything less than the best.” For information on healthy dining and Express options, contact your local Exchange.
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Come on out to the Officers’ Club and dance the night away with DJ ICE. Dancing at the “OC” is the first Thursday of every month, 6 - 11 p.m. in the Washington Lounge. Free finger foods will be provided 6 - 7 p.m. and a cash bar is available all evening. Patrons mutst be 21 or older to enter. For information, call 703-7800930.
Valentine’s Dinner
Enjoy a romantic atmosphere overlooking the Potomac River, dance in the beautiful Mount Vernon Room and dine on a gourmet meal especially for two. The O Club’s Valentine’s Dinner is Feb. 14, 6 – 9 p.m. The evening includes a four-course dinner, glass of wine, dancing, entertainment and a cash bar, for $100 per couple. Reservations are required by phone, 703-780-0930, or in person at the Officers’ Club, 5500 Schulz Circle.
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Bring a friend, a companion or a loved one to a Dynamic Duos Cooking Class. Together, enjoy a fun evening with the added bonus of great food. Class dates and themes include Valentine’s night for two, Feb. 14, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Celebrate Cinco de Mayo May 4, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Mother and Child Duo, May 12, 12
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Senior Service College Fellowship Program Accepting Applications
The U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center is accepting applications, through March 30, for the 2018-19 Senior Service College Fellowship Program. The SSCF Program is a 10-month educational opportunity conducted under the auspices of the Defense Acquisition University at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md.; Detroit, Mich.; Huntsville, Ala.; and Picatinny Arsenal, N.J. The SSCF program prepares government civilians at the GS14/15 levels, or equivalent, for senior leadership roles by providing training in leadership and acquisition. Program components include completion of DAU’s Program Management Course 401, courses in leadership, applications of acquisition to national defense issues, research in acquisition topics, mentoring, and a distinguished speaker program. For complete program information and application requirements, visit the U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center website, http://asc. army.mil/web/career-development/ programs/defense-acquisition-university-senior-service-college/. For APG specific program information visit: http://www.dau.mil/ sscf/pages/apg.aspx For more information about the program, contact Jim Oman at james.oman@dau.mil or call 410272-9470.
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