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Militaria show
Outdoor Recreation hosts a quarterly Militaria Show Sunday from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the indoor archery range, 10155 Johnston Road, Bldg. 778. People can buy, sell, trade and collect a variety of memorabilia from different eras and all parts of the world. Admission is free. Vendors may register for tables in person at Outdoor Recreation for $15 - $20, depending on location, and can reserve more than one table. Same day table registration opens at 5:30 a.m. For more information, call 703805-3081.
The Fort Belvoir Tax Center started the tax season Monday in a ceremony at the Staff Judge Advocate’s building. Col. Angie Holbrook, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir commander, said she appreciated the hard work the tax center volunteers give to support Service members and their families. Last year, Belvoir’s tax center saved military families $1 million, and families received more than $5 million in tax refunds. Staff Sgt. Nicolya Jones, NCOIC for the tax center and legal assistance, said the volunteers who work throughout the next few months are great at their jobs. “We have some of the best tax preparers in the area,” she said, adding that the volunteers are dedicated to helping others with their tax returns. See Tax Center, Page A12
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Black history month observed Feb. 15
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Col. Angie Holbrook, right, commander U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir, cuts the ribbon with NCOIC Staff Sgt. Nicolya Jones to open the Fort Belvoir Tax Center Monday.
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INSCOM battalion welcomes new commander By Sgt. Jeff Storrier INSCOM Public Affairs
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Capt. Laura Goulet addresses the audience after she assumes leadership of Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 2nd Information Operations Battalion from Capt. Scott Tunis during ceremonies in Fort Belvoir’s Wells Field House, Jan. 26.
Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 2nd Information Operations Battalion, 1st Information Operations Command (Land), welcomed a new commander, Capt. Laura E. Goulet, in a change of command ceremony at Wells Field House, Jan. 26. Lt. Col. John F. Whitfield Jr., 2nd IO Bn. commander, presided over the ceremony. He was heartfelt as he highlighted the performance of outgoing commander, Capt. Scott Y. Tunis. “I could not have asked for an officer more committed to taking care of our people,” Whitfield said. “The emphasis that you placed on treating people with dignity and respect emanated throughout the command.” Whitfield also thanked Tunis for his selfless service and reminded him he would always be a part of the 2nd IO Bn. family. See INSCOM, Page A12
Belvoir observes National African American/Black History Month Feb. 15 at 11:30 a.m., at the Community Center. The nationwide theme is The Crisis in Black Education. Shirley Ginwright, former president of the Fairfax County NAACP, is guest speaker. The event is open to everyone. FMI, 703-805-2288 or 5390.
Valentine’s dinner
The Belvoir O’ Club’s annual Love on the Potomac is Feb. 14 from 6 to 10 p.m. The event includes a gourmet, four-course meal for two, dancing, wine, entertainment and a cash bar, for $90 per couple. Pre-paid reservations are required by phone, 703-780-0930; or in person at the Officers’ Club, 5500 Schulz Circle.
PCS appointments
As of Wednesday, the LRCBelvoir HHG Counseling Office has switched to an appointment only basis for first-time PCS; retirements/ separations; PPM closeouts, Army only; and remote-area relocation customers. Appointments are available by calling customer service, 703-8055674; or emailing usarmy.belvoir. usamc.mbx.outboundpcsing@mail. mil. All other customers requesting movement of HHGs, or household goods, need only to complete selfcounseling by accessing www.move. mil and submitting their application to the right counseling office.
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The City of Fairfax Band Association has several upcoming local events and plans to travel to France in June.
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Local band performing at D-Day ceremonies in France Submitted by the City of Fairfax Band Association The City of Fairfax Band, CFB, is headed to France in early June to perform in Paris and Normandy, France. In Normandy, the band will provide the music for one of the year’s most significant observances of D-Day, June 6, 1944. They expect to play for the commemoration and wreath laying at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, which overlooks historic Omaha Beach. The Virginians’ other D-Day related performances include a ceremony at the Brittany American Cemetery and Memorial in SaintJames, France. There, rest American military personnel who lost their lives in either the Normandy or Brittany campaigns of World War II. The band also will travel to the town of Sainte-Mère-Église to be part of a D-Day musical salute and parade. In 1944, U.S. paratroopers dropped in and around the town hours before the beach landings. Af-
ter their Normandy engagements, the musicians have an outdoor performance in Paris. Some members of the Main Street Community Band expect to join the CFB. In addition to showcasing their musicianship before an international audience, the ensemble is drawn to honoring those who fell during and after D-Day. A significant number of CFB members are either retired career military; former military musicians; or relatives/ descendants of those who served in the D-Day operation. Former Air Force officer Robert Pouliot leads the band of community musicians. His posts have included conducting staff of the U.S. Air Force Band in Washington. “I salute the members of the City of Fairfax Band Association for making this trip. They will honor well, those who made history and gave all to defend liberty, equality and brotherhood. It is a high honor and great privilege for these musicians from our community to represent our city
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and our country overseas, to perform in an international setting, and to strengthen even more the strong ties between our people and those of another freedom-loving nation,” said Steve Stombres, Fairfax mayor. On D-Day, military forces from the U.S., Great Britain and Canada conducted history’s largest amphibious landing to invade Nazi-occupied France at its Normandy beaches along the country’s north coast. The Americans hit two sections, codenamed “Omaha” and “Utah.” The D-Day operation opened a second fighting front against Germany, who surrendered in less than a year after simultaneously fighting the Allies in the west and the Russians in the east. Local performances The band will set the stage for its France trip with a D-Day linked concert in Fairfax May 13 at W.T. Woodson High School. It will remember those veterans with John Williams’ moving “Hymn to the Fallen” from the film “Saving Private Ryan;” Paul Anka’s “The Longest Day” march
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from the D-Day movie; and a medley of tunes by the famous 1940s bandleader Glenn Miller. Then, retired Air Force Col. Arnald D. Gabriel, a U.S. Air Force Band conductor emeritus, will guest direct. In addition to the France trip, CFB and MSCB musicians regularly honor U.S. veterans visiting Washington. Band members provide music at Reagan National Airport for former Service members arriving as part of “Honor Flights” to see the memorials of the respective wars they fought in. Upcoming concerts include a Main Street Community Band performance Feb. 26 at 4 p.m. at Lanier Middle School. The City of Fairfax Band performs a “Barber, Bernstein, and Broadway” concert March 25 at 7:30 p.m. at Fairfax High School and George Mason University’s Mason Cabaret will join the band to perform a variety of Broadway numbers. Info is available from www.fairfaxband.org.
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Resilience is a WIN Army Stand-To: Worldwide Submitted by Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness Have you ever been told you are ‘making a mountain out of a mole hill?’ or experienced a ‘deer in the headlights’ moment and not been able to respond to a situation? In resilience training, people learn that catastrophizing can waste critical energy; create high levels of anxiety; decrease focus, and lower the chances of taking purposeful action. One resilience skill that can be used to help accurately assess the situation and lower anxiety is “Put It In Perspective.” Catastrophizing is an ineffective strategy that captures our worst thoughts and replays them over and over in different ways. Because our thoughts drive our reactions and performances, and can even determine our confidence level, it is important to be aware of the type of thoughts you have. Anytime we have negative thoughts, it depletes energy and generates unhelpful anxiety. One mental skill the performance enhancement team teaches is, “What’s Important Now,” or WIN, which allows people to focus on the moment; ignore internal and external distracters; and focus on the one thing that is critical to your performance. Sim-
ply ask yourself, what’s important right now to solve my current task? Additionally, you should be able to identify what you can and cannot change. We call these controllable and uncontrollable demands. We want to focus our attention to what we can change and not waste energy trying to deal with things we cannot. By developing a strategy for dealing with the controllable demands, we empower ourselves to effectively manage those things we can change that does not involve worry, concern, or fear, but does involve taking action. The most difficult aspect of this skill is to perceive the uncontrollable demands in a way that does not force us to unnecessarily activate energy where we have little to no personal influence. Like all of the resilience skills, performance enhancement skills take deliberate practice over time. So, don’t give up if it doesn’t work for you the first time. People who are interested in learning more about WIN, the mind-body connection and additional mental tools can contact the performance enhancement team at the Resilience Training Center. The center is at 9515 Hannah Lane or call 703-806-0626 to set up a mastery session with a performance expert.
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Maximus Rojas, 13, from Arlington, recently won third place and a $500 gift card at the Belvoir Exchange, as part of the Exchange’s ‘You Made the Grade’ program, an ongoing worldwide sweepstakes. Maximus, a straight-A student, is son of Coast Guard Cmdr. Rodrigo Rojas.
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DES Journal For January, DES reports the following: Damage to private property, 4 Possession of a controlled substance, 7 Identity Theft, 4 Driving while license suspended, 6 Damage of government property, 4 Reportable traffic accidents, 4 Larceny of private property, 11
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Undefeated Pentagon falls to 911th Engineers 73-71 in hoops showdown By Rick Musselman Sports Editor Pentagon’s perfect 2017 intramural basketball season record came to a screeching halt when the 911th Engineer Company delivered a dynamic showcase of precision ball handling and no-prisoners defense that upset the rankings leader 73-71, Jan. 23 at Wells Field House. Pentagon, fielding some of the league’s finest three-point shooters and planning the offensive strategy accordingly, suddenly found itself staring down an opponent that roared out of the starting gate like a rocket, applying a ferocious pressing zone defense that summarily thwarted its opponents’ customary successes from the perimeter. Guards, Andrew Johnson and Marquise Pinnock’s unrelenting double-team coverage, combined with the efforts of forwards, Darius Holland and Kenneth Alexander, in securing the lane, inspired Pentagon to reconsider its game plan within the first minute of play. Forcing missed shots from way outside, Johnson and Pinnock soon earned the opportunity to demonstrate their own abilities at the opposite end of the hardwood. Adding to the early 911th momentum, center, Chris Shepard, crashed the boards with every three-pointer attempt from Pentagon’s Chad and Chapman Canady, bringing down a series of rebounds. Photo by Rick Musselman
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911th Engineer Company center, Chris Shepard, drives inside during his team’s intramural basketball matchup against Pentagon, Jan. 23 at Wells Field House.
House basketball season kicks off By Rick Musselman Sports Editor The 2017 Fort Belvoir House basketball season got underway with spirited matchups between the installation’s youngest up-and-coming athletes, Saturday at Specker Field House. The league, coordinated each year by Child, Youth and School Services, 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. With many weeks of skills development and practice under their feet, the youth players have now begun treating coaches and parents to increasingly well-polished, consistent and exciting performances on the court. Shooting accuracy and ball-handling capability, and precision defensive prowess, is clearly emerging as these athletes instinctively apply the basics they’ve learned and refine the more detailed aspects of getting the ball into scoring position, and keeping opponents
at bay in a cohesive, team effort. While fun remains the primary focus in Belvoir’s House league, its participants are quickly discovering the rewards of becoming better players and forging unit pride. House league games are played on Saturdays at Specker Field House through April. For more information and game schedules call Jerry Arrington, CYSS sports and fitness director, 703-805-9139 or Julie Libert, CYSS sports and fitness assistant director, 703-805-9138. See photos, Page B4.
Timeout How it’s done By Rick Musselman Sports Editor I was at Wells Field House the other night, covering a basketball matchup, and right before halftime, up walks a fellow who said he was interested in journalism and wanted to know if I had any advice. I paused since I’ve always looked at what I do as something that requires not only basic skills in photography and writing but a somewhat indefinable attitude toward the job—something I discovered myself when I started in 2011. Trying not to oversimplify the function and form of taking good action photographs and writing stories that inform and entertain the reader, I told him that the mechanics of news reporting is pretty straight forward—covering events that allow someone who couldn’t be there to get a handle on what all happened. The trickier part of it (and, in my mind, unquestionably the most important) is establishing a rapport with the people you cover, especially in a military setting in which you interact with the same people over and over again. Unlike “regular” news reporting where you might deal with a person only once or twice in a career, on an Army post you have regular contact with unit commanders, Soldiers, family members and, certainly, all the MWR sports and fitness coordinators who stage these athletic contests. Basically, military folks lead very complicated, difficult lives, with the strict requirements of Army ethics, discipline, respect, honor and sacrifice being brought to bear in everything they do. That fact alone makes my job very important to me. It’s an emotional product I produce each week, in that if I can write a story or take a photograph that can touch someone in uniform in a positive way (and, as such, lighten their burden a little), I think I’ve succeeded. This has nothing whatsoever to do with salaries or climbing up some corporate ladder, and for that reason it might not be for everyone. Also, no assignment is ever trivial. Every event the Army stages has meaning to somebody involved, and when you consider the inherent hardships that come with the uniform, giving the story your utmost is the absolute least you can do.
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Belvoir Eagles shooting guard, Raymond Lindsey, barrels into the lane for 2 during his team’s WAMAC matchup against JBMDL.
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Belvoir Eagles forward, Robert Kearney, plows inside for a hard-won lay-in during his team’s WAMAC matchup against JBMDL, Sunday at Graves.
Belvoir downs JBMDL 70-67 in WAMAC hoops By Rick Musselman Sports Editor The Fort Belvoir Eagles maintained the perfect balance of surgical offensive precision and a noprisoners approach to man defense to best visiting Joint Base McGuireDix-Lakehurst, 70-67 in a fierce Washington Area Military Athletic Conference men’s basketball showdown, Sunday at Graves Fitness Center. Overcoming a sluggish start early on, the Eagles offense, spearheaded by guards, Ryan Stephens and Raymond Lindsey, unleashed a crowdpleasing display of spot-on passing and lane-driving choreography. Forwards, Kelsey McCrimmon and Robert Kearney found net from all around the perimeter as veteran center, David Moen, crashed the boards with every shot, bringing down rebound after rebound for the duration of the opening period.
Continuing the exhibition into the second half, Belvoir’s high-flying lay-in specialist, point guard, Anthony Johnson, and shooting guard, Deonte Bleach, targeted the lane, plowing through JBMDL defenders with near indefensible vehemence. Keeping momentum steadily building, forward, Rodney Monroe repeatedly fired from the baseline for a string of clean three-pointers to help his team maintain a 10-point advantage for most of the period. JBMDL managed to get some offensive momentum build in the final minute of play, but the Eagle defense thwarted the visitors’ admirable effort to tie the game in the dying seconds and the home team put a 70-67 victory into the week-4 books. For weekly results, game schedules and standings, visit http://www. quickscores.com/Orgs/ResultsDi splay.php?OrgDir=wamac&Leagu eID=787316.
Veteran Belvoir Eagles center, David Moen, goes up for a follow-up shot after snagging the rebound during his team’s WAMAC showdown with JBMDL, Sunday.
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Pentagon from page B1 Offensively, the Engineers went to work piling on the points. Johnson and Pinnock’s no-hesitation approach to driving the lane resulted in an early 6 and Alexander punctuated the thrust with a pair of clean jumpers from the baseline. Pentagon managed to bring things slightly under control when veteran forwards, Charles Calhoun, Jesse Traylor and John Russell, established a shooting rhythm from the baseline, but the Engineers’ momentum continued to build throughout the first period, finally sending Pentagon to the bench uncharacteristically trailing 40-48 at the halftime horn. Pentagon kicked off the second half committed to stopping Johnson’s constant drives through the paint, forming a tight 3-2 pressing zone with Traylor joining the Canady brothers out front. Center, Kenyatta Mack, soon became the man of the hour, bringing down a string of rebounds and sinking 8 points worth of follow-up shots amid heavy traffic inside. Chad Canady’s return to form from the perimeter, combined with another 3 points’ in freebies from the foul line from Chapman Canady tied the contest up at 54 with 9:49 remaining. The balance of the second period unfolded as a back-and-forth struggle of lead-changing intensity. No sooner would the Canady brothers sink a series of clean perimeter buckets that Johnson, along with shooting guards, Kevin Diotz and
Naquan Stokes plowed inside for foul-drawing layups. At the 53-second mark, the Engineers found themselves out in front with a scant 71-70 advantage, but an ensuing foul at midcourt sent Chad Canady to the stripe where he sank both shots to take the lead. Unfortunately for Pentagon, a lane violation negated one and the scored sat tied at 71. In the defensive melee that followed, Stokes got bumped on his way into the lane and hit 2 foul shots to back Pentagon up against the wall with 1.4 seconds on the game clock. The throw in found the hands of Chapman Canady who fired from the corner, but a pair of Engineer hands connected with the ball and the game-tying shot went wide as the clock expired. Final score: 73-71 911th Engineer Company. Coverage of the FY17 single-elimination championship tournament will appear in the Feb. 9 edition of the Belvoir Eagle. For more information about Fort Belvoir’s intramural sports program and the annual Commander’s Cup title race, call Justin Fitzgerald, league coordinator and sports facility manager, 703-806-5093. Athletes can also contact their respective unit representative for sign-up information and scheduling details. For game schedules, results and standings, visit http://www.quicks cores.com/belvoirmwr.
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Pentagon forward, Jesse Traylor, drives inside for a short-range jumper during his team’s intramural basketball showdown with the 911th Engineer Company, Jan. 23 at Wells Field House.
911th Engineer Company shooting guard, Andrew Johnson, works the ball inside as Pentagon forward, Jesse Traylor, applies the pressure during an intense intramural basketball matchup, Jan. 23 at Wells Field House.
911th Engineer Company point guard, Marquise Pinnock, barrels inside for a score during his team’s intramural basketball matchup against Pentagon, Jan. 23 at Wells Field House.
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Belvoir Bulldogs point guard, Noah Vaughn, 6, applies some excellent ball handling skills around the perimeter during his team’s CYSS House Basketball League 7-8 year old division season opener against the Heat, Saturday.
Belvoir Bulldogs point guard, Josh Clayton, 7, works the ball into scoring position during his team’s CYSS House Basketball League 7-8 year old division season opener against the Heat, Saturday at Specker Field House.
Belvoir Bulldogs shooting guard, Hollin Horn, 8, drives the ball down the court during her team’s CYSS House Basketball League 7-8 year old division season opener against the Heat, Saturday.
Belvoir Bulldogs shooting guard, Harry Sessons, 8, fights for an open lane as Heat defender, Valerie Lopez, 7, maintains the defensive pressure during a CYSS House Basketball League 7-8 year old division season opener, Saturday at Specker.
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Barracudas rally, defeat Burke 58-52 in county hoops By Rick Musselman Sports Editor The Fort Belvoir Barracudas 8th grade boys’ division squad unleashed an exhibition of surgical offensive precision late in the second period to overcome an 11-point deficit and down Burke 58-52 in a late-season Fairfax County Youth Basketball League matchup, Jan. 21 at Specker Field House. Staring down a highly cohesive opponent, with a distinct height advantage, at both ends of the hardwood, Belvoir struggled to get some momentum built throughout the first three quarters of the contest. Trailing by 11 points midway through the final eight minutes, the Barracudas called a restructuring timeout. The home team returned to the court with a new emphasis on keeping things simple on offense while maintaining the truest sense of teamwork on defense. As one dedicated collective of MVPs, the Barracudas proved beyond any doubt that focus and determination can overcome the most stubborn obstacle. A succession of Belvoir jumpers from the perimeter and drives through the paint soon began to rattle their opponent’s fluidity, and taking advantage of every Burke miscue, the Barracudas ran away with the showdown with spot-on execution on every inch of the court. Final score: 58-52 Belvoir. For more information about the Barracudas youth basketball program, email Jerry Arrington, CYSS sports and fitness director, jerry.r.arrington@us.army.mil; Coach Herb Marshall, herbmar shall@msn.com; or Coach Alton Greene, alton.greene@yahoo.com. For weekly game schedules, gym locations and standings, visit http:// fcybl.org.
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Belvoir Barracudas shooting guard, Miles Powell, takes to the air inside for a hard-won bucket during his team’s FCYBL 8th grade boys’ division 1 matchup against Burke, Jan. 21 at Specker Field House.
Belvoir Barracudas shooting guard, Elijah Banks, changes into a crowded lane during his team’s FCYBL 8th grade boys’ division 1 matchup against Burke, Jan. 21 at Specker Field House.
Belvoir Barracudas shooting guard, Trey Blackmore, barrels inside for a score during his team’s FCYBL 8th grade boys’ division 1 matchup against Burke, Jan. 21 at Specker Field House.
Belvoir Barracudas forward, Trenton Picott, works the ball inside along the baseline during his team’s FCYBL 8th grade boys’ division 1 matchup against Burke , Jan. 21 at Specker Field House.
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Sports and Recreation Briefs This week Girls’ softball registration Registration for Prince William Lassie League girls’ slow-pitch softball is open now through March 11 for girls ages 5-18. Register online, get forms and info at www.pwll.org. For more information call 703878-1225 or email pwlassieleague@ comcast.net.
Girls’ softball coaches, assistant coaches needed Prince William Lassie League girls’ slow-pitch softball is seeking coaches and assistant coaches for its 2017 spring season. Experience is helpful and candidates must pass ASA background check. For more information visit www. pwll.org, call 703-878-1225, or email pwlassieleague@comcast.net.
Girls’ softball umpires needed Prince William Lassie League girls’ slow-pitch softball is seeking umpires for its 2017 spring season
running April 1 – June 17. Candidates for this paid position must be 16 or older, male or female, and PWLL will train. For more information contact the umpire director at 703-470-6629 or email Umpires@pwlL.org.
Men’s and Women’s softball tryouts Sports and Fitness is looking for the best and most talented softball players Fort Belvoir has to offer. Tryouts will start Feb. 7 at 6 p.m. Softball tryouts are primarily for active- duty Service members but DoD civilians working on post are welcome to attend (military members will be given priority). Players must bring their own equipment to tryouts. No registration or fees necessary; just show up ready to showcase skills. For more information call 703-806-5093.
Golf Club Pro Shop Valentine’s Day Sale The Fort Belvoir Golf Club Pro Shop is having a Valentine’s Day Sale Feb. 12 – 19. Don’t miss out on these sweet deals. For more information call the Pro Shop at 703-8065878.
BODYBLAST Fitness Class BODYBLAST4X4 is a massive metabolic strength and cardio maskup of functional boot-camp style fitness training. Sports and Fitness is hosting BODYBLAST4X4 for military families to grow in health and fitness while having a blast. A fun inspirational workout, jam-packed with the latest and greatest in fatblasting strength and cardio moves. Kids are always welcome and the class is free. Class is every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Specker Field House, 1182 12th Street. Call 703-806-3057 for more information.
Youth Sports spring enrollment Spring soccer is available for children ages 5-12; enrollment is open now through March 17. The season runs April – June and the cost is $55. Spring select soccer is available for children of various ages; try outs will be in March, with the season running April – June and costs $95. Track and Field is available for children ages 8-18; enrollment is open Jan. 23 – May 12. The season runs from April – August and the cost is $95. Enrollment closes when teams
are full or enrollment date ends. Enrollment must be made in person at Parent Central Services, 9800 Belvoir Road, Bldg. 200. For more information, call 703-805-9138.
Youth Sports Little League baseball and girls’ softball underway Registration for the spring Little League and girls’ softball seasons is open and runs through March 3. The ages for Little League and softball are 4 – 16 and the cost is $60 per child. The season runs April – June. Registration must be completed at the Parent Central Office, 9800 Belvoir Road, Bldg. 200. Enrollment closes when teams are filled or enrollment date ends. For more information, call Youth Sports, 703805-9138.
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gram runs through April 2. Each participant will be given log-in sheets to track their progress. Participants track their daily steps/miles while walking on the treadmill, outside trail or at Specker Field House. At the end of each week, participants will add their weekly totals. The Treadmill Walking Program manager will collect the log sheets every Friday and post the results for the top 5 participants the following Monday. All participants who walk 150 miles or more will receive an event hat and participants who walk 250 miles or more will receive an event T-shirt. The participant who walks the most miles in 12 weeks receives a FitBit Flex. Visit Belvoir. armymwr.com for a list of suggested goals based on skill level. Eligible participants include all active duty, retirees, DoD civilian employees, and family members. Registration can be completed at Graves Fitness Center, the Body Shop or Kawamura Human Performance Center. Call 703-806-3100 for more information.
Monthly and weekly aerobics class passes Sports and Fitness offers aerobics classes every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at Wells Field House, 1810 Goethals Road except Spin classes which are at Graves Fitness Center, 2116 Abbott
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Road. The Monday schedule is Pilates at 10:30 a.m. and Indoor Cycling at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday schedule is HITT at 10:30 a.m., Extreme Core at 11:30 a.m., and Yoga at 12 p.m. Wednesday schedule is Body Pump at 10:30 a.m. and Indoor Cycling at 11:45 a.m. Thursday schedule is Zumba at 10:30 a.m. Extreme Core at 11:30 a.m., and Yoga at 12 p.m. An Unlimited Monthly Pass can be purchased for $20 or and an Unlimited Weekly Pass for $7. Passes may be purchased at Graves Fitness Center or at the Body Shop, 1023 12th Street. For more information, call the Fitness Program Specialists at 703-806-4430. Visit the Sports and Fitness page at belvoir.armymwr. com for detailed class descriptions.
Swim Lessons Benyaurd Indoor Swimming Pool offers swim lessons for infants, children, teenagers and adults through March. Classes are twice a week for three weeks and cost $70 per student. All class dates and descriptions can be found at www.belvoir. armymwr.com.
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Benyaurd Indoor Swimming Pool offers a Water Safety Instructor Certification Course with First Aid/CPR Golf Club membership for the Professional Rescuer Certifisales cation. The course is April 28-30 and Belvoir Golf Club has two cham- May 5-7. Details and class requirepionship 18-hole golf courses, Wood- ments can be found on the MWR lawn and Gunston courses. A spa- website, belvoir.armymwr.com. The cious clubhouse featuring Niblick’s deadline to register is April 14 and Clubhouse Grill and the Clubhouse must be completed in person at the Lounge offer a view and, food and Benyaurd Indoor Swimming Pool, T:9.5”10051 Gay Road, Bldg. 182. Call drink specials.
Benyaurd Indoor Pool is back on winter hours of operation. MondayThursday the pool is open 6 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3:30-8 p.m. for lap swim. Friday hours are 6-10 a.m., lap swim; 10 a.m.-noon, lap/rec swim; noon to 1 p.m., lap; 3:30-7 p.m. lap/ rec, and 7-8 p.m., lap. The pool is open weekends from noon to 1 p.m. for lap swim and 1 to 5 p.m. for lap and rec swim.
Day trips Day trips with Outdoor Recreation run through the fall. ODR offers transportation for day trips such as wine tasting, hiking, white water rafting, fruit picking and more. Prices vary based on the destination. For more information or to register for a trip, call ODR at 703-8053081.
Professional golf lessons From beginner to avid golfer, the Fort Belvoir Golf Club staff will customize your individual program to maximize your golf experience. The Golf Club offers experienced PGA Class “A” Golf Instruction to help you in all parts of the game including; club fitting, full swing, chipping, pitching, sand, and strategy. Call the Golf Club at 703-806-5878 for more information.
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Army Reserve reduces energy use intensity in FY16 By Jonelle Kimbrough Army Reserve Sustainability Programs Energy touches nearly every aspect of the U.S. Army Reserve’s mission, from the electricity that powers our Army Reserve Centers to the fuel that powers our vehicles. To maintain readiness and adapt to a constantly evolving global presence, the Army Reserve is striving to conserve energy and other vital assets. In fiscal year 2016, the Army Reserve proved its commitment to that goal. According to the Army Reserve’s Fiscal Year 2016 Annual Energy Management Report, the Army Reserve achieved a 17.9 percent reduction in energy use intensity last year, compared to the fiscal year 2015 baseline. The reduction far exceeded a federal goal of a 2.5 percent annual reduction in energy use intensity. “The Army Reserve is a leader in the Department of Defense’s charge to save natural, fiscal and operational resources and to accomplish goals toward energy security,” said Paul Wirt, chief, Army Reserve Sustainability Programs Branch. Nine of the 10 Army Reservefunded Installations, Regional Support Commands and Mission Support Command reported a reduction in energy use intensity, and seven of
those 10 sites reported reductions of at least 12 percent. Furthermore, the enterprise’s reduction in energy use intensity translated into a significant cost avoidance of $6.7 million in fiscal year 2016 – a cost equivalent to staging nine Army Reserve training exercises. “If we can conserve energy in our facilities, we can ensure that our resources are directed to our most critical missions,” Wirt explained. “If we are reducing the energy consumption and cost for services, such as lighting and heating, we can focus our efforts and attention on energy security and resilience for our facilities.” Diverse initiatives throughout the enterprise contributed to the Army Reserve’s efforts to save energy, increase energy efficiency and reduce America’s dependence on foreign fossil fuels. For instance, the 99th Regional Support Command leveraged a part of its Energy Savings Performance Contract to replace fluorescent lights with light emitting diodes at Tech. Sgt. Vernon McGarity Army Reserve Center in Pennsylvania, where the improvements reduced energy consumption by 51 percent and conserved an estimated 184,000 kilowatt hours of energy. The Army Reserve implemented solar projects at the 9th Mission Support Command, the
88th Regional Support Command and Fort McCoy, Wis., contributing to the generation of 46.3 million British Thermal Units of renewable energy in fiscal year 2016. Fort Hunter Liggett used heatpump technologies and other holistic energy recovery opportunities to increase the energy efficiency of four Transient Training Enlisted barracks and push the installation toward Net Zero, when it will produce as much energy as it consumes. In addition, the Army Reserve continued its endeavors to create an energy conscious culture among the Soldiers, civilians and families who are uniquely positioned to serve as stewards in the ranks of the Army as well as the ranks of their communities. Wirt believes the successes will continue to charge the Army Reserve’s Energy Program. “Last year’s achievements are remarkable,” he said. “They are inspiring our installations, regional support commands and mission support command to be even more ambitious and to expect even more robust results over the coming year. “The Army Reserve is taking action to protect our energy resources because an energy-secure Army Reserve is a resilient Army Reserve that is increasingly capable of accomplishing our mission today and into the future.”
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erty, farm income, or the sale of a rental property. Fort Belvoir Tax Center The Fort Belvoir Tax Center is at 9990 Belvoir Drive, Bldg. 257. It is open to active duty, retirees and their family members. National Guard and Reservists must be on orders for 29 or more days to use the center. The center is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays through April. For more information, call the tax center at 703-805-8736 or visit www. belvoir.army.mil/sja/newsite/lad/tax. asp. INSCOM from Page A1 Tunis called his time in command “a truly special and rewarding challenge,” during his outgoing remarks. Goulet is no stranger to the 2nd IO Bn., previously serving as the assistant command operations officer. The Fairfax County native and George Mason graduate also recently served as aide-de-camp to the U.S. Army Cyber Command’s deputy commanding general. “This opportunity is one of a kind, and I’m honored to be a part of the mission,” Goulet told the formation. “I am incredibly humbled to serve as your commander.” Before taking command of the formation from 1st Sgt. Aaron M. Cruz, Goulet thanked those who prepared her for command, including her husband, Ryan, an armor officer in the Office of the Chief Legislative Liaison. “I look forward to working with all of you, and the journey that lies ahead of us.” Goulet added. “One team, one fight.”
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Belvoir Briefs Field Sanitation Team Training
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The Environmental Health section of Belvoir Hospital is enrolling students for its Field Sanitation Team certification course. The course has 40 hours of classroom instruction and hands-on practical preventive medicine concepts, that protect warfighters from disease and non-battle injuries. The class is from Feb. 27 to March 3. Army Regulation 40-5 mandates all company-sized units have an FST. Soldiers get promotion points and skills that are important for future deployments. Course reservations are available via email to dha.belvoir.ncr-medical. mbx.fbch-eh-service-request@mail. mil, and seats are limited.
The Fort Belvoir Family Child Care program offers a variety of flexible care options that meet regular and mission-related child care needs, including full day, hourly, before/after school, and special needs. FCC homes serve children 4 weeks to 12 years in a homelike environment that allows siblings to be together. FCC providers can earn income while working from home with a long-lasting, portable career, as training and experience transfer to other installations and CYS Service Programs. For more information about becoming a provider or enrolling children, call 703-805-9137/9134.
Scholarship The Belvoir Enlisted Spouses’ Club scholarship window is open and all the details are available at http://www.belvoiresc.org/scholarships/. Club members are also preparing for their Second Annual Scholarship Gala, March 11 in Springfield. Information is available from http://www. belvoiresc.org/gala/.
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Play mornings Play mornings are Tuesdays from 10 a.m. - noon at Specker Field House, 1182 12th Street, for toddler through age 5 and their parents. No registration needed. Play Mornings don’t meet on days Fairfax County Schools are closed. For more information call 703805-2693.
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Family member scholarship For greater Washington area military family members from sponsors of all ranks, the Belvoir Officers’ Spouses’ Club has scholarships available to high school seniors and military spouses who are continuing their education. Scholarship applications are available and must be postmarked by Feb. 14. Eligibility questions can be emailed to BOSCscholarship2016@ gmail.com and applications are available at http://www.belvoirosc. org/scholarships.html.
Welfare grants Applications are available for the Belvoir Officers’ Spouses’ Club’s welfare grants. Applications are due by March 1. Any organization that needs a grant should consider applying. Applications are available under Welfare at the club’s website, belvoirosc.org. People with questions may e-mail BOSCWelfare01@gmail.com.
Lincoln birthday dinner The Irish Brigade Camp No. 4, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, has its 7th Annual Lincoln Birthday Dinner in Fredericksburg, Va., Feb. 11, 6 p.m., in Fredericksburg. The dinner includes a social hour
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Wedding Fair, Bridal Show Join the Officers’ Club Feb. 25 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. for a morning of luxury and inspiration at the Wedding Fair and Bridal Show. The event features tastings, bridal fashion and music. Preview the hottest trends in table designs; flowers; cakes; linens; stationery; beauty; jewelry; and more. Attendees can win gifts and giveaways throughout the event. The entry fee is $10. For more information, call the O’ Club at 703780-0930.
COED Volleyball tourney Sports and Fitness hosts a COED Volleyball Tournament at Wells Field House on April 15. The tournament will have an open format: players are not required to play with the installation they are assigned. Teams are allowed a maximum of 12 players and there must be two females on the court at all times. The cost is $250 per team. Eligible people 18 and older with valid ID may register at Graves Fitness Center, 2116 Abbott Road, by April 1. FMI, call 703-806-5368; or belvoir.armymwr.com.
Cloth Diapering Class ACS offers a Cloth Diapering Class Feb. 9 from 10 – 11:30 a.m. at the Sosa Center, 9800 Belvoir Road, Bldg. 200. This class teaches interested parents about the different types of cloth diapers and the process of using them. Topics include proper prep, laundry and care with hands-on practice. Register by calling 703-805-2693 or 2697 or emailing FBFamilyAdvocacy@gmail.com.
Building Healthy Marriages Join ACS Family Advocacy Program Feb. 10 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Sosa Center, 9800 Belvoir Road, Bldg. 200, for a night of fun, laughter and learning. Couples will learn effective communication strategies; conflict resolution; and ways to enhance their relationships. Register by calling 703-805-2693 or 2697 or emailing FBFamilyAdvocacy@gmail.com.
Army Warrant Officers The Lord Fairfax Silver Chapter, U.S. Army Warrant Officers Association, has its monthly chapter meeting Feb. 15 at 4:30 p.m., in the Fort Belvoir USO Warrior and Family Center, 5940 9th St. Planners expect to have a lot to discuss at the meeting and want people to come out and be active in the chapter. All active, reserve, and retired warrant officers are invited and encouraged to attend. CW4 John Scott
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Tech Expo A Technology Plus Expo is Feb. 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Belvoir Officers’ Club, 5500 Schulz Cir. Everyone is welcome to the event, when more than 40 exhibitors will demonstrate the latest in cloud technologies; greening; network and storage solutions; construction, defense and Homeland Security equipment; data management; and more. Most of the vendors are small; disadvantaged-, woman- and service disabled veteran-owned businesses; or owned by veterans or native Americans. The expo is free and includes demonstrations and giveaways. Information is available from Larry Rinaldo 703-344-8771; RSVP via email to LRinaldo@cox.net.
Genealogy meeting The Mount Vernon Genealogical Society hosts researcher Donald C. Hakenson, who will speak on “This Forgotten Land: Unique Civil War Stories and Sites South of Alexandria.” Hakenson is a Vietnam-era Air Force veteran and former director of the U.S. Army and Joint Services Records Research Center. The free event is Feb. 21, from 1-3 p.m., in Room 112 of the Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500 Shenandoah Road, Alexandria. Information is available from www.mvgenealogy.org or 703-7684101.
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