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suicidal thoughts, depression, unhealthy habits such as drinking or drugs, and having antisocial behaviors. Experiencing domestic violence as a teenager can increase the likelihood of being involved in future unhealthy relationships.
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eenagers have many responsibilities while developing who they are as a person. During this tumultuous time of their lives, as they move from dependency on parents to being an independent adult, being aware of issues such as teen dating violence can help them build healthy relationships in the future. According to the Center for Disease Control’s Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance 2017 survey, within 12 months, 8 percent of high school students reported physical violence while 7 percent said they experienced sexual abuse from a partner.
Promoting Healthy Relationships Graphic courtesy of Fairfax County Government
Defining Violence “Some misconceptions people may have about teen dating violence are that it is only abuse when it is physical which is not true,” said Briana Crawford, Army Community Service, Family Advocacy Program support specialist. “Teen dating violence can
also include social media abuse, such as cyberbullying and stalking.” Domestic violence is physical, emotional, psychological, or sexual abuse committed by an intimate p a r t n e r. B e h a v i o r s i n c l u d e humiliating, isolating, injuring, coercing and manipulating partners. The consequences to the victim of unhealthy relationships include
Get Back In Shape On Gov’t Time By Rick Musselman Sports Editor
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little known, little used program may be your ticket to a healthier you. And, Uncle Sam will pay you for your workout, up to 3 hours a week, for 6 months. The Commander’s Civilian H e a l t h a n d F i t n e s s Po l i c y, Garrison Policy #40, outlines the requirements for civilian workers on post to take advantage of paid Photo by Rick Musselman time off to jump start their workouts Belvoir community members work out on the treadmills at Graves Fitand begin an exercise program that ness Center. MWR’s Civilian Health and Fitness Program offers an array gives civilians who work, live and of exercises that allows civilians to get into shape during the workday. play on post an opportunity to get into better physical shape. According to Karen Shepherd, designed to empower individuals Get Healthy Fitness Facility Manager at to get fit during the work day, Belvoir’s Kawamura Human with three hours of command“This program was designed Performance Center, the Civilian approved fitness time per week to help the workforce adopt and Health and Fitness Program is for six months. maintain healthy behaviors,” she
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Healthy partnerships are about “good communication, respect, support, security and equality,” Crawford said. On the other hand, “An unhealthy relationship is uncertainty, physical and emotional abuse, control, anxiousness, embarrassment and feeling
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said. “The workforce can engage voluntarily in an exercise program of their choice to help improve their physical fitness and general health and to develop and maintain cardio-respiratory fitness, body composition, flexibility, muscular strength and endurance.” “MWR’s Civilian Health and Fitness Program empowers you to get fit during your work day,” added Charice Smith, KHPC fitness program specialist. “It’s great for beginners and cost-free, there’s no excuse not to give it a try. Plus, Sports and Fitness offers a widerange of authorized activities— from group exercise classes and water fitness, to weight training. Participants can find the exercise routine that works for them. This great opportunity is open to Fort Belvoir civilian employees.”
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2019 Fort Belvoir Religious Services Spring Holiday Worship Schedule The Fort Belvoir Jewish Community will meet as regularly scheduled on Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m. at Belvoir Chapel throughout the Passover holiday season. Special Jewish Services include: •March 19, 7 p.m. - Purim Program: We will hear the Megillah, eat Purim treats (Hamentashen) and much more. – Belvoir Chapel •April 19, 7 p.m. - Passover Community Seder – Religious Education Center Building 1028, 12th Street (Next to Belvoir Chapel). Rabbi Heather Borshof will be leading our Passover Seder. RSVP to Saralyn.Astrow.ctr@mail.mil The Roman Catholic Community will worship Sundays as regularly scheduled on Easter Sunday (noted below). Special Catholic services for the Lent/Easter calendar are also included below: •March 6 - Ash Wednesday Mass at 12:05 p.m. (noon) and 7 p.m. – Woodlawn Chapel •Stations of the Cross and Soup Supper – Woodlawn Chapel: Soup at 6 p.m., Stations; 6:30 p.m. – Fridays: March 8, March 22, March 29, April 5, and April 12 •March 18, at 7 p.m. - Penance Service; confessions follow – Woodlawn Chapel •April 18, at 7 p.m. - Holy Thursday Service – Woodlawn Chapel •April 19, at 2 p.m. - Stations of The Cross (no soup) – Woodlawn Chapel •April 19, at 3 p.m. - Good Friday Service (Designated Offering for the Archdiocese of the
Military) - Woodlawn Chapel •April 19, at 4:30 p.m. - Our Lady of Sorrows Service – Woodlawn Chapel •April 20, at 8 p.m. - Holy Saturday Easter Vigil Mass (No 5 p.m. Mass) – Woodlawn Chapel •April 21, at 9:30 a.m. - Easter Mass – Belvoir Chapel •April 21, at 11 a.m. - Easter Mass – Belvoir Chapel The Protestant Community will worship on Easter Sunday, April 21st as regularly scheduled (noted below). Special Services for the Easter Calendar are also included below: •March 6, at 6 p.m. - Ash Wednesday Protestant Liturgical – Fairfax Chapel •April 18, at 6 p.m. - Maundy Thursday Protestant Liturgical – Fairfax Chapel •April 19, at 6 p.m. - Good Friday Service – Fairfax Chapel •April 21, at 9 a.m. - Easter Protestant Liturgical Service – Fairfax Chapel •April 21, at 8 a.m. -Traditional Protestant Service – Belvoir Chapel •April 21, at 9:30 a.m. - Easter Chapel Next Service – Woodlawn Chapel •April 21, at 11:30 a.m. - Protestant Gospel Service – Woodlawn Chapel Children’s Easter Egg Hunt for All Fort Belvoir Children April 21st in two locations, both events begin at 10:30 a.m. Locations are: Religious Education Center Building 1028 (Next to Belvoir Chapel) and Woodlawn Chapel located at 1801 Wright Road.
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Attention Fort Belvoir Residents:
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s part of an ongoing Armywide effort to evaluate and resolve unsatisfactory conditions in Army family housing, Fort Belvoir leadership has established the Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) system, and a new, hotline phone number, as the Garrison Commander’s Housing Hotlines. If you have a work order that needs to be submitted now, first submit it through the normal Villages at Belvoir channels. For current emergency work orders that have not been corrected within 24 hours, use the ICE comment system to notify the Garrison Leadership. Submit your feedback through the DPW, Housing Services Office ICE link: https://ice.disa.mil/, type ‘Fort Belvoir’ in the search menu, then select ‘housing’ from the menu on the left. Find ‘DPW, Housing Services Office (9851 Harding Place, Bldg 258.)’ and click on that link to take you to the ICE form that goes directly to Garrison Leadership.
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There is also a new, Garrison Commander’s Housing Hotline phone number, for current emergency work orders that have not been corrected within 24 hours. Call 703-805-2052 to notify Garrison Leadership.
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Improvements to intersections Mt. Vernon Memorial Highway / Jeff Todd Way •Six Lanes along Richmond Highway •Allows adjustments for future BRT accommodations •Provides exclusive right-turn lane along Mt. Vernon Memorial Highway
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he Virginia Department of Transportation is holding a design public meeting concerning the Richmond Highway construction project, 6:30-8:30 p.m., March 26 at Mount Vernon High School. If the meeting is cancelled because of weather, it will be rescheduled for April 11. The $372 million construction on Richmond Highway includes the following elements: •Richmond Highway from Jeff Todd Way to Napper Road (approximately three miles) will be expanded from four lanes to six lanes. •There will be safety improvements made as well as congestion relief, intersection improvements,
median reservation for future Fairfax County Bus Rapid Transport, sidewalks and separate bicycle paths on both sides of the road, three bridge replacements, utility relocations, potential noise walls, and stormwater management. Construction will begin in the spring of 2023, after its right-of-way acquisition and utility relocation. The project is expected to be completed by 2026. Benefits include improved traffic flow, improved bicycle and pedestrian safety, and enhanced access by including American with Disabilities Act-compliant sidewalks and bike paths. For more information, visit www. virginiadot.org/richmondhighway.
Sacramento Drive / Cooper Road •Realign Sacramento Drive to meet Cooper Road •Single, traditional intersection •Requires removal of several Woodlawn Center businesses •Consistent with Fairfax County Comprehensive Plan Frye Road / Bestway Entrance •Dual northbound left-turn lanes (unless signal at USPS is approved) •Realigning Master Roofing and Siding / D.A.M. Garage entrance for candidate stormwater pond site (still under review) Buckman Road / Radford Avenue / Mohawk Lane •Realign Buckman Road to Mohawk Lane via roundabout •Realign intersection to Radford Avenue •Cul-de-sac along Buckman Road
for access •Close Washington Avenue at Mohawk Lane with turnaround Russell Road / Reddick Avenue •Realigning Reddick Avenue to align with Russell Road •Dual left-turn lanes along Russell Road •Single left-turn lane along Reddick Avenue Buckman Road / Mt. Vernon Highway •Realign intersection by 200 feet •Dual left-turn lanes southbound to Mt. Vernon Highway •Dual left-turn lanes from Buckman Road •Dual right-turn lanes from Mt. Vernon Highway •Pedestrian crossings across east, south and west legs of intersection Dogue Creek and Little Hunting Creek •Provides crossing of Richmond Highway at separate elevation •No pedestrian/vehicle conflicts •Passes under road adjacent to creeks •Ramps provided for pedestrian access •Lighting will be included
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Maggie Neubig models a wedding gown from Labella Bridal Boutique in Occoquan during the Wedding Show & Bridal Fair at Fort Belvoir Officers' Club, Saturday.
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The models line up to applause at the conclusion of the Wedding Show at the Fort Belvoir Officers' Club, Saturday. The gowns were provided by Labella Bridal Boutique.
Bridal Fashions at Officers’ Club By Paul Lara Special to the Eagle
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estooned with balloons, lace and candles, the Ballroom at the Fort Belvoir Officers’ Club was transformed for the Wedding Show and Bridal Fair, Saturday. The annual event brings parents and couples to the show in search of the latest bridal fashions, as well as a chance to visit with nearly 50 vendors, offering catering, honeymoon lodging, photography, hair and makeup, and event rentals. A buffet
Lina Walker, right, with Looks by Lina, works on a hairstyle during the Bridal Fair at the Fort Belvoir Officers' Club, Saturday. The event featured a bridal fashion show and nearly 50 exhibitors.
provided samplings of the meals and desserts available through the Officers’ Club catering team. The highlight of the afternoon was a fashion show of the latest in bridal gowns and bridesmaid looks courtesy of Labella Bridal Boutique of Occoquan, while Gold Boot Entertainment brought the beats and narration for models to strut the runway.
Eva Thorpe, left, with Labella Boutique, speaks to a guest at the Bridal Fair as model Maggie Neubig looks on.
A model shows the sheer design in a wedding gown during the Wedding Show at the Fort Belvoir Officers’ Club, Saturday. Almost 50 vendors featured wedding products and services.
Trinetta McClelland-Bowen, speaks to moms and brides-to-be before the Wedding Show at the Fort Belvoir Officers’ Club, Saturday.
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of unpredictability,” she said. Other qualities of a healthy relationship including good communication and understanding, patience, trust and honesty, she said. Parents and other adults can lead by example by modeling the qualities of healthy relationships. “By seeing these modeled on a daily basis will allow for them to have healthy solid relationships in the future,” Crawford said.
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Having “open, comfortable communication with your teen is key,” Crawford said, adding that teens often don’t want to talk to their parents about their relationships. Instead, they seek outside sources that might be harmful. “It is important for parents to be open with their teens and talk with them instead of talking at them,” she said. “It is crucial to establish dating guidelines, rules and also point out unhealthy signs such as jealousy, criticism, name-calling.”
Teens in abusive relationships should find a trusted adult for help, Crawford said. “Most teens will keep this a secret but do not realize that it will only do damage in the long run. They will normalize these behaviors that are unhealthy which will only carry on with them throughout their adulthood,” she said. “By putting an end to this behavior early on you are preventing future abuse, heartbreak, depression, lack of confidence, and can live a
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Who’s Eligible? All regular full-time and part-time Appropriated-Fund (AF) and NonAppropriated Fund (NAF) civilian personnel assigned to the Fort Belvoir Garrison are eligible to participate in the Civilian Health and Fitness Program, Smith said. Employees already engaged in a formal physical exercise program as a requirement of their occupation (firefighter, etc.) may not participate in this program. This policy does not apply to contractors. Employees of partner organizations are eligible to participate with supervisory approval. “Army civilian employees are encouraged to engage in a regular program of exercise and in other positive health habits,” Smith said. “On a one-time basis, an employee may be authorized those three hours of administrative leave per week to participate in a command-sponsored physical exercise training and education program for six months from the start of the program. The three hours of administrative leave are limited to one hour per duty day. The six-month participation time may not be extended, even if the employee fails to use all of his or her administrative leave in any given week. Employees are encouraged to continue a personal fitness program after completing the program to sustain their overall health and wellness.”
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Belvoir community members participate in a Yogalates class at Graves Fitness Center. The program is also flexible to to seek medical clearance prior to provide employees with a number of starting any exercise program,” she choices in terms of when they fulfill said. the program’s requirements. “These one-hour increments may Workouts and more be taken at the end of the duty day, at the beginning of the duty day, or MWR Sports and Fitness offers a added to the approved 30-minute wide-range of authorized activities, lunch period to enable a 90-minute, including walking, jogging, running mid-day workout block,” Smith said. outside or on a treadmill, fun walks/ “Employees may not adjust lunch runs, using cardio equipment, periods to take 90 minutes at the elliptical/recumbent cycle/stepper, beginning or end of the duty day.” weight lifting, open gym activities, Shepherd stressed that prospective basketball or volleyball, fitness participants should consult with their classes and workshops, racquetball personal physician before starting and water fitness (through the this or any other exercise program. Aquatics Program). “All participants are encouraged According to the commander’s memorandum, MWR Sports and Fitness specialists will conduct information briefings; coordinate pre- and post-assessments for each participant; coordinate the fitness program as a whole; track program participants to ensure their enrollment packets are completed Nahee Williams McDonald D.D.S. and they are eligible for the program; Kenneth Hrechka D.D.S. maintain proper documentation and • Laser Dentistry 7841-F Rolling Road storage of all forms; and provide sleep, • Hospital Dentistry Springfield, VA 22153 physical activity and nutritional 703-455-1339 education pamphlets to participants • Baby & Infant Frenectomy www.precious-smiles.com during the program. • Fun and Safe Environment The start date for the six-month • After Hours Emergency Care We care for your cycle is the date staff-member • Caring for the Special Needs Patients approval is received. Members may precious smiles! • Nitrous Oxide, and Oral and IV Sedation only participate one time. One fitness staff member will be appointed • Comprehensive Dentistry and Orthodontics Insurances Accepted as a liaison to each participant
healthier life.” Fort Belvoir offers resources for families dealing with domestic violence. Resources include Army Community Service (ACS) and Military Family Life Counselors. For more information about counseling services, visit belvoir.armymwr. com/programs/acs. If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship, you can also contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. Sources: www.childwelfare. gov/pubpdfs/defdomvio.pdf and www.cdc.gov to orient participants on cardio, stretching, machine, free weight and cable crossovers as well as provide continued guidance and motivation throughout the program. Nutritional guidance will also be provided by dietetic professionals. Punch cards will be issued for free aerobics classes, bike rentals, water aerobics and pool passes. Participants that record perfect attendance for an entire calendar month may qualify for an extra punch card. Participants will also receive a health promotion program packet which will include health education information, goal tracking, a log book and prescriptive workouts. The employee and his or her supervisor must enter into a written agreement and the participant must complete the enrollment packet obtained from the Sports and Fitness Civilian Health and Fitness program. (Enrollment and medical-clearance forms are available at https:// belvoir.armymwr.com/application/ files/2314/9332/8074/BEL_Civilian_ Health_and_Fitness_Program_ Packet_2016.pdf.) Employees can register under RecTrac and scan in when working out and may participate only one time. The RecTrac data base will be used to track participation upon supervisor’s request. Members who do not utilize workout time may be removed from the program. For more information, call 703806-4430/4659.
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PUBLIC NOTICE THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY INVITES PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THE DECISION FOR FTBL-005-R-09 –BELVOIR NORTH AREA SOILS AND GROUNDWATER FORT BELVOIR, VIRGINIA A Proposed Plan for the Fort Belvoir North Area (FBNA) Child Development Center (CDC) at the United States (U.S.) Army Garrison Fort Belvoir, Virginia (Fort Belvoir), will be available for public review and comment beginning 1 March 2019 through 30 March 2019. The Proposed Plan for the CDC describes soil remediation completed at the site and the rationale for the proposed groundwater remedy. The Proposed Plan which recommends long-term groundwater monitoring and land use controls, will be available for review at the Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria, Virginia, (703) 339-4610, and at the Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton, Virginia, (703) 339-7385. In addition, documents in the Administrative Record that support the basis for this decision are available at these locations. A 30-day public comment period will be allotted to ensure public awareness of the environmental impacts associated with past and present activities at the Fort Belvoir CDC site, that the site is thoroughly investigated, and that the appropriate response action is taken to protect human health and the environment. The public may provide comments to the Fort Belvoir Point of Contact using the contact information below during the 30-day comment period. The U.S. Army may host a public meeting if there is sufficient public interest as determined by the comments received but otherwise will address comments in the responsiveness summary of the Decision Document. The final remedy selection for the site will be made after the 30-day public comment period. For further information contact:
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The U.S. Army, in cooperation with the Virginia Department of The U.S. Army, in announces cooperation a with thepublic Virginia Department of Environmental Quality 30-day comment period, from Environmental announces a 30-day comment from March 1, 2019Quality to April 1, 2019, for thepublic Proposed Planperiod, addressing Munitions Explosives (MEC) at the Mine andaddressing Booby Trap March 1, and 2019 to April of1,Concern 2019, for the Proposed Plan Area Munitions Response Site (MRS), (MEC) part ofatthe Army Fort Munitions and Explosives of Concern theU.S. Mine and Garrison Booby Trap Belvoir, Virginia.Response The public period meets 300.430(f)(2) Area Munitions Sitecomment (MRS), part of the U.S.Section Army Garrison Fort of the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan Belvoir, Virginia. The public comment period meets Section 300.430(f)(2) and Section 117(a) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, of the National Oil andLiability Hazardous Pollution Contingency Planis Compensation, and ActSubstances (CERCLA). The Proposed Plan and Section 117(a)review of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, available for public at the following locations:
Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). The Proposed Plan is Kingstowne Library Lorton Library available for public review at the following locations: 6500 Landsdowne Centre Alexandria, 22315-5011 KingstowneVA Library 703-339-4610 6500 Landsdowne Centre
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explain the alternatives for addressing potential munitions and munitionsrelated debris at the former Mine and Booby Trap Area and to provide a Depending on interest from preferred the public,alternative an open meeting may be held to forum to discuss the Army’s
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The Mine and Booby Trap Area MRS, also identified as FTBL-026-R-01 related debris at the Mine and Booby Trap Environmental Area and to provide a and 51105.1038 in former the Headquarters Army System forum to discuss the Army’s preferred alternative database, is approximately 145.5 acres in size, located on Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The area was used from 1943 to 1947 to train Army engineers The to Mine andand Booby Trapbooby Area traps MRS, and alsolandmines. identified as FTBL-026-R-01 how install remove Training landmines andrelated 51105.1038 in thewere Headquarters Environmental System and components found duringArmy a Remedial Investigation of the database, is approximately 145.5 acres in size, Belvoir,for potential site in 2016. The Army has determined that located there isonaFort Virginia. The area was used from 1943 to 1947 to train Army engineers additional munitions items to remain on the property, some of which could contain energetic materials. Feasibility Study conducted in 2017 how to install and remove boobyA traps and landmines. Training landmines evaluated actions to address potential hazard and the and relatedalternative components were found during athis Remedial Investigation of the recommended alternative is adetermined Focused MEC Investigation/Removal site in 2016. The Army has that there is a potential for and Land Use Controls. This action would remove encountered additional munitions items to remain on the property, some of which could landmines, munitions debris, and other materials from former military contain areas energetic A Feasibility Study conducted in 2017 training on thematerials. property and provide oversight for future land usage evaluated alternative actions to address this potential hazard and the and development.
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State archery tournament returns to Belvoir By Rick Musselman Sports Editor More than 40 bow hunters and competitive archers converged on Fort Belvoir’s Indoor Archery Range to compete in a 2019 Virginia Bowhunters Association indoor sectional championship tournament, Saturday and Sunday. The event, sponsored by the Belvoir Bowhunters, MWR and Outdoor Recreation; and hosted by Belvoir Bowhunters president, Larry Readal; gave some of the state’s most accomplished longand compound-bow practitioners a chance to face off against each other across several age divisions, each vying to ultimately claim the crown of state champion at the end of the year-long tournament series. “Belvoir Bowhunters is one of four Virginia archery organizations that are hosting one of the formal sections of the VBA’s State Indoor Archery Tournament,” Readal said. “This annual, state-
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Casper Bing, 9, of Springfield competes in the opening round of the 2019 VBA Indoor Archery Tournament at Fort Belvoir’s Outdoor Recreation facility. wide event involves hundreds of archers across Virginia, ranging in age from 7 to 70. It’s also a great
Rick Stark competes in the opening round of the 2019 VBA Indoor Archery Tournament at Fort Belvoir’s Outdoor Recreation. Stark took runner-up honors in the Bare-bow Open division at the National Field Archery Association’s 2019 Vegas Shoot in Las Vegas. way to recognize the relationship and support between Belvoir Bowhunters and Fort Belvoir’s MWR.” Participating clubs at this weekend’s event included Belvoir
Bowhunters, Bowhunters of Rockingham out of Keezletown, Sher-
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VPOC closes hoops season with win over DTRA By Rick Musselman Sports Editor
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VPOC shooting guard, Henry Funn, charges for the lane during his team’s season closer against DTRA.
The Fort Belvoir Visitor Processing Operations Center squad unleashed a second-period rally to down Defense Threat Reduction Agency, 55-43 in an intramural basketball season closer, Feb. 21 at Wells Field House. For the lion’s share of the opening half, DTRA dominated the hardwood, executing a precision passing game between guards, Ben Booker, Chauncy Lizama and C.J. Wade, around the perimeter. Booker, one of the most agile and technically thinking athletes in the league, executed a series of strategic passes to Jrue Kimble and Eric Rose for a string of opening buckets. The VPOC defense, spearheaded by WAMAC veterans, Earl Skinner and Henry Funn outside and anchored by the efforts of Willie Scott, Reggie Wanzer and Barry Hunter
down low, managed to keep the pressure on with a tight zone formation. But, Booker’s repeated drives into the paint, coupled with Kimble’s and Rose’s increasing accuracy from the baseline, enabled DTRA to send VPOC to the bench facing a 32-21 deficit at halftime. From the opening throw-in of the second period, the tide quickly turned in VPOC’s favor. Skinner, Funn and company abandoned the box-zone defense and went to a ferocious, man-toman approach, forcing DTRA guards to take low-percentage shots from far beyond the three-point arc. Kimble and Booker managed to sink a few
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From Archery, page B1 wood Archers from Roanoke, and Kingsboro Bowmen visiting from Suffolk. The archers competed in three rounds each on Saturday and Sunday in every age and skill division. Participants fired at a regulation five-disk target array (40 cm square) and the shooters who planted the arrowhead closest to the centers advanced to the ensuing rounds. Belvoir Bowhunters is a more than 20-year organization, with members who are civilians and ac-
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tive and retired military. The club requires the highest standards of sportsmanship and ethical conduct, and its main objectives include perpetuating archery and bow hunting programs; promoting archery and bow hunting education; and conducting related charitable activities. For information about archery programs available at Belvoir, call Outdoor Recreation at 703-8053081 or go to belvoir.armymwr. com/programs/outdoor-recreation. More info about the Belvoir Bowhunters is available via e-mail to Readal at lreadal@gmail.com or go to www.belvoirbowhunters.com.
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Virginia bow-hunters wrap up a practice round before starting the 2019 VBA Indoor Archery Tournament at Fort Belvoir’s Outdoor Recreation.
From Basketball, page B1 2-pointers from near the high posts, but VPOC kept the gains to a minimum with the added pressure. At the opposite end of the court, Skinner and Funn unleashed a revamped rapid-fire passing game, dishing the ball inside to Wanzer and Scott for foul-drawing buckets deep in the lane, while Hunter dialed in his accuracy from the perimeter and along the baseline. DTRA got a brief rally late in the half, but VPOC responded with another run of points that ultimately put the contest out of reach. Final score: VPOC 55, DTRA 43. The single-elimination championship tournament between the 10 top-seeded teams began Monday with the final scheduled tonight at 6:15 p.m. at Wells Field House. For information about Fort Belvoir’s intramural sports program and the annual Commander’s Cup title race, call Justin Fitzgerald, 703-806-5093. Athletes can also contact their unit representative to sign up and get schedules. For scores, standings, and tournament results, go to www.quickscores.com/belvoirmwr.
DTRA shooting guard, C.J. Wade, collides with VPOC defenders, Earl Skinner, left, and Henry Funn, on his way up for a score during an intramural basketball season closer.
DTRA shooting guard, Ben Booker, charges inside along the baseline during his team’s FY19 IM season closer against VPOC.
VPOC forward, Reggie Wazner, looks for a passing opportunity as DTRA defender, Chauncy Lizama, applies the pressure during an FY19 intramural basketball season closer.
DTRA shooting guard, Jrue Kimble, goes up for a VPOC center-forward, Willie Scott, goes up for 2 deep late-game lay-in during his team’s FY19 intramural in the lane during his team’s season closer against DTRA, Feb. 21. basketball season closer against DTRA.
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Sports and Recreation Briefs Post Level Softball Tryouts Sports and Fitness wants Fort Belvoir’s best softball players to play for the post-level Men’s Softball Team. Try-outs are at Graves Fitness Center Softball Fields, Monday, Wednesday and March 8 at 6 p.m. Attending all dates is encouraged. For more, call 703-806-5093.
COED Volleyball Tournament The tournament is April 13, 8 a.m. at Wells Field House. Rosters are 12 players and 2 females must be on the court at all times. Teams play three matches of three sets, minimum. Local and military teams welcome. Cost is $150 per team. For more, or to register by April 2, go to Graves Fitness Center or call 703-806-5093.
Troutfest The North Post Pool will be stocked with trout for the annual Troutfest, April 13, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Unlimited fishing costs $7 to enter and $3 to rent a pole. No charge for spectators and you may bring your own pole. There will a break every hour for children fishing only. Catch one of 10 golden fish and win a prize. Call 703-805-2620 for more.
Youth Sports Spring Registration Open Registration is open for youth softball; spring soccer; Little League; track and field; and START Smart Sports (baseball, golf, tennis and soccer) through March. 1. Visit belvoir.armymwr. com for ages, season dates and costs. For more, call 703-805-9138.
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Orientations are at 1 p.m. the last Monday of every month. For more, call 703-806-5368.
American Red Cross Lifeguarding Classes Benyaurd Indoor Swimming Pool hosts Red Cross Lifeguarding Classes. Classes will be in March and April/May. Classes are Fridays, 4-8 p.m. and weekends, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Details are on Belvoir. armymwr.com. For more call the pool at 703805-2620.
Associate Golf Passes Available Fort Belvoir Golf Club offers affiliation with the “Flagship Golf Facility” of the U.S. Army through
the Associate Pass Holder program. The annual fee is $120 and includes no initiation fees; no food and beverage minimums; annual gate pass; priority tee times and participation in member events. For more information, call the club at 703806-5878.
Personal Training Sports and Fitness offers weight management, highintensity strength conditioning, and functional training programs at Kawamura Human Performance Center. Their staff is certified to help and educate patrons on reaching fitness goals. Prices are online at belvoir. armymwr. com or call KHPC at 703-806-4430.
The Graves Fitness Center staff will show you how to use each machine. It’s open to all eligible patrons, 16 years old or older.
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road-based job growth has led to a manufacturing comeback, suggesting it is becoming cost-effective to manufacture in America again. Just three years ago, the Labor Department estimated that manufacturing would lose jobs at a rate of 0.6 percent per year between 2016 and 2026, largely due to automation and trade penetration. But instead of falling, manufacturing employment is rising — and doing so across a broad range of subsectors. U.S. manufacturing employment defied predictions in 2018, growing by 2.3 percent — faster than average job growth overall of 1.8 percent. And that job growth was unusually broad-based, taking place across many manufacturing subsectors, rather than being concentrated in just a few. The 12-month manufacturing Diffusion Index, a measure of the breadth of job growth, rose from 42.1 percent at the end of 2016 to 80.9 percent at the end of 2018.
TECH TRENDS LEADING THE WAY IN MANUFACTURING
Among the many factors driving the expansion are technological advances that are making it cost-effective to manufacture in America again. One is 3D printing, which is making it possible to design parts that are lighter and more efficient, and to produce them several times more quickly and cheaply than ever before. A second technological trend is the increased adoption of robots, sensors, and computerized production systems which increase the need for more highly-educated workers with skills in computer programming and data analysis. As a result, the benefits of outsourcing manufacturing work to China and other countries with cheaper labor are declining and the benefits of locating in the United States are rising. A third technological innovation is the fracking revolution and the increase in domestic production of natural gas and shale oil. Low gas and oil prices reduce
U.S. production costs and attract manufacturers. Experts say fracking has helped stimulate the manufacturing renaissance. A fourth trend is the rise of manufacturing platforms — a response to the increased demand from consumers for variety and customization. Many manufacturers are finding it easier to be flexible and responsive to customers by using local, small-batch manufacturing techniques and simplified supply chains, rather than mass-manufacturing abroad. THE FUTURE OF MANUFACTURING JOBS IS HERE
Occupational Employment Statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics highlight additional trends that have transformed manufacturing over the past two decades. For example, more than 100,000 jobs have emerged for inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers – largely the result of increasing emphasis on safety and quality. New engineering and production standards are emerging as a result of negoti-
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ated international agreements, U.S. government regulations and even voluntary organizations, such as those committed to producing organic products and eliminating BPA. Median annual earnings of inspectors and testers are $37,340, about the same as the median wage for all occupations. The number of jobs for computer control programmers and operators has also grown rapidly, as manufacturing has become more automated. Computer numerically controlled machine tool programmers develop programs to control the processing of metal or plastic parts by automatic machine tools. Their median annual wage is $52,550, well above the national median wage for all occupations of $37,690. ZipRecruiter data on job openings and job searches point to the new and emerging occupations in the field and show that, in many ways, the future of work is already here. There are growing numbers of openings in even the most novel, cutting-edge manufacturing fields. At any one time in 2018, for example, there were about 45,000 job openings for people with computer-assisted design skills, more than 35,000 openings at robotics companies, 25,000 openings at manufacturing platforms and 4,000 openings at 3D printing companies. —Julia Pollak/Ziprecruiter
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ustomer service job titles are changing, and the one you end up with in your next customer service role could significantly affect how much you get paid, even if the skill requirements are the same. Most job titles have at least one alias: software developer and software engineer; outside sales representative and B2B sales representative; talent development specialist and recruiter, to name a few. But regardless of the title du jour, each role and their analog tend to pay about the same, according to the ZipRecruiter Compensation Estimate. But unlike software developers and HR reps, which tend to have two or three synonymous job titles, customer service representatives are referred to in more than 30 different ways in jobs posted to ZipRecruiter, not including titles that denote senior or management positions. What’s more, even though the core skill requirements for customer service jobs remain consistent across different titles, research
shows as much as a 35 percent difference in pay. THE FASTEST GROWING TITLES PAY A PREMIUM
Novel job titles pop-up on ZipRecruiter all the time. But the sales ninjas and data jedis of the world are usually one-offs, used here and there but rarely gaining mainstream adoption. A few alternative customer service titles, however, are clearly catching on. Although customer service representative still accounts for the largest share of customer service job titles on ZipRecruiter — about 42 percent — the growth in postings using this title pales in comparison to a few of the loftier sounding titles in 2018. The fastest growing customer service job title for 2018 was customer experience associate, increasing 346 percent year over year. Customer engagement representative job postings increased 214 percent, and customer service advisors jumped 138 percent, all three of which significantly outpaced the 89 percent
growth in CSR jobs. To be sure, ZipRecruiter analyzed the job titles of more than 5 million customer service openings posted at the site in 2018 to see what, if any differences existed between the roles. While some of the jobs prioritized a few skills over others, they found that the top 10 skills for each of the job titles were nearly identical. Although the different titles come with the same responsibilities, the pay varies widely. Data showed that the fastest growing customer service job titles pay an average of $2 to $5 more per hour than roles advertised using traditional customer service titles. Someone hired as a customer service professional stands to earn an average of $10,000 per year less than their similarly qualified counterpart working as a customer experience associate. Assuming a 35-year career with a 5 percent annual pay increase, the customer service professional could lose more than $800,000 in lifetime earnings. —Jeffery Marino | Ziprecruiter
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lthough employment in the warehouse and storage subsector has continued to outpace growth in nearly every other industry, you can’t just ask Alexa for a warehouse job and expect one to arrive on your doorstep. In fact, warehouse jobs were the most competitive among job seekers on ZipRecruiter in all of 2018. It’s with good reason that these jobs have been sought after for so long. A relatively low barrier to entry, coupled with an average hourly wage of $14, and the near ubiquity of fulfillment centers across the U.S. have made warehouse jobs the go-to for blue-collar workers for decades. Unfortunately, many of those vying for these positions today may not be aware of the tectonic shift in skills required to be a successful candidate. Advances in automation and drone technology have clearly changed the character of warehouse work: according to ZipRecruiter data, it now has more to do with systems management that it does moving boxes. A BLURRED LINE BETWEEN MANUAL LABOR AND MANAGEMENT
Judging ZipRecruiter’s analysis of thousands of warehouse jobs posted to the site in January of 2018 and 2019, the humans haven’t been totally replaced in warehouses quite yet. Overall, jobs in warehousing and storage posted on ZipRecruiter increased by 85 percent in 2018 compared to the year prior. Management level positions increased nearly twice as much, however. Over the same period jobs in warehousing and storage with the word “manager” in the title grew 164 percent — a trend that is evident from the shifting skills requirements observed in ZipRecruiter job postings. The site compared thousands of job openings posted to ZipRecruiter in January 2018 to January of this year to see how the skills required by employers
have changed. The two skills that saw the greatest decline happened to be two of the most fundamental skills traditionally associated with warehouse work: packaging (down 81 percent) and stocking (down 48 percent). The skills that are on the rise sound more like they’re for an entry-level business services role, albeit one that requires “heavy lifting.” Relationship management and math skills were the top two fastestgrowing skills requirements that employers in the warehousing industry mentioned in job postings this January. In addition to heavy lifting, there are still some usual suspects in the list of top skills—loading and unloading increased 95 percent year over year, for instance. But even this skill could have greater currency in the age of automation. In a study on the job creation potential of autonomous trucks performed by Uber’s Advanced Technologies Group last year, the authors identified the need for the human touch at distinct moments of an otherwise automated logistics process: “The biggest technical hurdles for self-driving trucks are driving on tight and crowded city streets, backing into complex loading docks and navigating through busy facilities. At each of the local haul pick ups and drop offs, there will need to be loading and unloading. These maneuvers require skills that will be hard for self-driving trucks to match for a long time.” But technology still has a ways to go before we can define the relationship between man and machine. Until then, it’s clear that existing technology has called for more employees with management skills to keep these systems running at an optimal level. This includes not only technical acumen but also the administrative and interpersonal skills one would expect any good manager to have. —Jeffery Marino | Ziprecruiter
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Due to program expansion and internal promotions our award winning facility is seeking to fill the following positions: Registered Nurse – Full-time all shifts and PRN – Must be licensed in Virginia or in another Compact state. Sign-on Bonus available. Mental Health Specialists – In this role you will work directly with our patients. The successful candidate must have high school diploma and 6 months experience, or Associates degree and 3 months experience, or Bachelors Degree in Human Services field. This is an excellent entry-level behavioral health position. While all shifts are available, priority will be given to candidates who can work on the Evening (3p-11:30p) or Night (11p-7:30a) shifts. Flexibility with scheduling is essential. Sign-on Bonus available. Nurse Manager – Must have a RN license in Virginia or from a Compact state and 2-3 years supervisory experience. Prior experience working with children and adolescents in a behavioral setting is preferred. Sign-on Bonus available. Sign-on Bonus available. Computer-Aided Instruction/GED Teacher – Provides computer-aided instruction for students based on need and those on a GED track. Will consider candidates qualified for Provisional License. The successful candidate will have a Bachelors degree and strong computer skills. Special Education Teacher – Preference for candidates with current Virginia license. Will consider candidates qualified for Provisional License. Must have a Bachelors degree Substitute Teacher – Preference for candidates currently on a public school Substitute Teacher list. We offer a better wage and an opportunity for year round scheduling. Must have a Bachelors degree and preference given to candidates with experience in a Special Education setting. Psychologist – Must have a Virginia current Virginia license. Prior experience in a residential setting is preferred. Therapist – Must have a LPC, LCSW, LMFT or under an approved supervision plan (RIC) in Virginia. Prior experience working with children and adolescents in a behavioral setting is preferred. Case Manager – Must have a Bachelors Degree in Human Services and 2-3 years experience working in bLPC, LCSW, LMFT or under an approved supervision plan (RIC) in Virginia. Prior experience working with children and adolescents in a behavioral setting is preferred. We want to meet people who are driven to serve at-risk youth and want to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. We offer training, a competitive pay-scale with a generous benefits package including a health, dental and vision insurance; a 401k plan with company match, Paid Time Off, discount programs and a tuition reimbursement plan for eligible employees. All applicants who are offered a position are subject to a criminal background investigation, pre-employment drug screen and Tb test. North Spring Behavioral Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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The Post-Shutdown Hangover for Workers and Businesses T
he government shutdown that ended on Jan. 25 was the longest on record. Coming in at 35 days, it was a full two weeks longer than the 19951996 shutdown under President Clinton. Largely because of its length, its effects on American workers and businesses were deeper and more wide-ranging than those of past shutdowns, with the hangover still lingering weeks later. Financial hardship for furloughed federal workers and contractors The main effect of the shutdown was financial difficulty for many of the 800,000 federal workers who went without paychecks, and for many of the government contractors whose contracts were suspended. A ZipRecruiter survey of close to 2,000 federal and contract workers conducted during the fourth week of the shutdown found that 89 percent were experiencing “significant financial hardship” due to the shutdown. Although furloughed workers were promised back pay and many were offered zero-interest or low-interest furlough
relief loans, many appear not to have accessed those resources. Perhaps they thought they would not need to, based on past experience with furloughs that only lasted a few days. Each day that the expected resolution failed to materialize, however, workers found themselves drawing down savings, running up credit card debt, cutting back on consumption and missing bills. Due to interest payments, late fees and effects on credit scores, it could take months for workers to get their finances back in order. REDUCED EMPLOYEE MORALE AND RETENTION
For many workers, financial hardship led to lower morale and reduced retention intentions. In ZipRecruiter’s survey of affected workers, 67 percent of federal workers and contractors said that the shutdown had made them consider leaving government employment to seek a job in the private sector. In past shutdowns, there was no distinguishable effect of furloughs on retention. In fact, there may
planned hires in January — with effects both on their operations and on the financial wellbeing of job seekers who saw their start dates delayed. OTHER BUSINESS DISRUPTIONS
even have been positive effects for some workers, who enjoyed getting a paid vacation. But the length of this shutdown and pay interruption likely altered the calculus for many workers. Even before the shutdown, quit rates for government workers were near alltime highs. A tight labor market with record-high numbers of job openings is encouraging many workers to seek outside opportunities. The combination of the unusually long shutdown and unusually enticing private sector job market may have significant downstream effects on the government’s ability to retain talent. DELAYS TO PRIVATE-SECTOR HIRING
In addition to surveying affected workers, ZipRecruiter also conducted a survey of 200 employers to explore how the shutdown was affecting them. The most common response businesses gave was that the shutdown was holding up hiring due to the suspension of E-Verify and delays to federal background checks. As a result, many companies could not complete
There were myriad other effects on businesses as well, as the survey discovered. Federal contracts were suspended, halting work on a range of programs and projects. The approval of Department of Housing and Urban Development loans and Small Business Administration loans was delayed. Demand for goods and services fell at businesses that serve large numbers of federal workers. Too few air cargo security staff and Environmental Protection Agency inspectors were on hand to scan shipments and approve export licenses, so some shippers and freight-handlers experienced delays in inspections and paperwork approvals for exports and imports. Shortages of Transportation Security Administration staff caused long security lines at airports, and shortages of air traffic controllers prevented some planes from taking off. There also are the effects on public opinion and on future recruiting efforts, which may be harder to quantify. Without the promise of a steady paycheck and advancement opportunities, federal workers and job seekers considering federal employment may look elsewhere. —Julia Pollak/Ziprecruiter
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