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National Army Museum construction continues Garrison Public Affairs The Army Historical Foundation’s, AHFs, private construction of the National Museum of the United States Army facility continues to progress on Fort Belvoir. Clark Construction Group, LLC has completed the museum’s concrete slabs and decking and the last structural steel beam was placed as part of the roof structure above the lobby in November. The museum’s exhibit wing now has a radiant heating/cooling floor and the structural steel support beams have been fireproofed. The signature exterior design elements of stainless steel metal panels and glass curtain wall are being hung. Construction is on schedule and the building’s estimated completion date is April 2019, when the Army will continue installing the exhibits and interior elements. The museum is expected to open to the public in about two years. Through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, Shirley Contracting Company, LLC continues to build the museum’s infrastructure, roads and utilities on the 84–acre site that will support the museum. Liberty Drive has been paved and a service drive and loading docks are being constructed. Work continues at the Fairfax County Parkway for turn lanes and the future traffic light at the museum’s entrance; and utility services infrastructure is progressing. “Creating the National Museum of the United States Army is a massive project with numerous stakeholders who are working together to ensure
A significant exterior architectural design element, stainless steel panels and glass curtain walls wrap the building’s exterior. success,” remarked Tammy E. Call, museum director. “We are proud that the National Army Museum is part of the Fort Belvoir community, and we look forward to welcoming visitors from Belvoir and from around the world.” When open, the Army will own and operate the museum with AHF operating the museum store, café and special events. For more information, visit www.theNMUSA.org and follow construction updates at www.armyhistory.org.
WIND DAMAGE One of the covered areas at Castle Club Picnic Area on Fort Belvoir’s South Post is rubble after the wind storm March 2 and 3 ripped it apart. Photo by Paul Lara
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Construction of the 40 foot-circular walls that will shape the Army Theater space. The theater is a multi-purpose space that provides visitors with an immersive, 300-degree viewing experience for the museum’s feature film that provides an introduction to the Army and the museum, and is enhanced by light, sound and other effects. The DCI-compliant system can also be used to screen full-length feature films. The theater is wheelchair accessible, ADA compliant and has capacity for 122 guests.
Save the dates! Spring ahead Daylight Saving Time Starts 2 a.m. Sunday Move clocks ahead one hour
Reserve Pre-Retirement Benefit Seminar 99th Readiness Division host March 17, Humphreys Hall, 21st St. E-mail Army99rso@mail.mil
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Barden Education Center welcomes new site manager Submitted TaMekii Clark-Warrington, an education service specialist, is Barden Education Center’s new site manager. She came from IMCOM’s Army Garrison in Honolulu, where she led the daily operations of the Tripler Army Education Center. Clark-Warrington is a 30-year military spouse of a recently retired colonel. She thinks that, as an education services professional, her initiative-driven acumen and goal is to enable the successes of Service members (active, Reserve and retired), and their families as they pursue higher education. She wants to ensure that everyone knows about Barden Education Center and that its staff is available to serve. “Barden is a ‘one-stop shop’ about all education matters for active and retired Service-members, their families and civilians. Our services include developing a path, via counseling, to help everyone pursue their educational goals, whether it’s through getting an associate, bachelor’s or masters degree; or by completing a certification program,” she wrote. Barden Ed Center is unique in that it is one of the few Army Continuing Education Systems Centers to have both a National Testing Center and an Army Personnel Testing Center. The NTC is made possible through the support of Northern Virginia Community College. NTC exams include CLEP; DSST; NOVA English and Math placement exams; and others, including free exam proctoring. Testing is available Tuesdays through Thursdays, 8 a.m.-2:45 p.m. APT exams available are numerous* and are available Mondays through Thursdays from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Anyone who needs
TaMekii Clark-Warrington is Barden Education Center’s new site manager. either testing center may call 703805-9261. “This is a phenomenal, valueadded service that Service-members, families, retirees and Department of Army civilians should capitalize on accordingly,” ClarkWarrington said. Clark-Warrington wrote that her focus will be to add value and organization for everyone who lives and works on Belvoir. She plans to conduct more outreach on Belvoir, as she recognizes it’s sometimes difficult for people to have time to visit Barden. She’s already offered information at the Belvoir Exchange and hopes to branch out to Belvoir Hospital. Information is available from TaMekii Clark-Warrington, Tamekii.l.clark-warrington.civ@ mail.mil, 703-805-9267.
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Barden Education Center upcoming events: • A health care recruiter conducts two commissioning briefs Tuesday, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., in Barden Room 108. • Outreach at the Belvoir Exchange Food Court, with an Army education counselor and base college counselors available to answer education degree program questions. April 10, 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. • Spring Education Fair, April 17, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Ed Center auditorium, with more than 35 colleges and universities attending. There will be five briefs conducted every 30 minutes consisting of: Troops to Teachers; Career Skills Programs; Higher Education session for those transitioning; Forever GI Bill and CLEP/DSST information session.
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*Testing at Barden Ed Center’s APT includes: Defense Language Proficiency Test Armed Forces Classification Test Test of Adult Basic Education Selection Instrument Flight Training Oral Proficiency Interview Basic Math and Science Test
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The Family Housing Welcome Center at The Villages at Belvoir recently had some renovations. Above is the new reception area for house-hunters, and on the right is the Welcome Center’s new lounge.
Renovated welcome center opening at The Villages at Belvoir Submitted by Alex Rhoads Clark Realty Capital The Family Housing Welcome Center at The Villages at Belvoir is scheduled to reopen this month, after a 3-month renovation. Since its initial opening in 2006, the 5,000-square foot Welcome Center has been a first stop for thousands of military families assigned to Belvoir. The center’s new layout is designed to create a more inviting and functional space for residents and the management staff that serves them.
Developer Clark Realty Capital, the Army’s partner on the 2,154-home Villages at Belvoir community, drew inspiration from the popularity of the post’s six neighborhood centers when planning welcome center renovations. With the goal of creating more spaces for residents to work, meet or relax, the renovation includes dedicated lounge and reception areas with new furniture and finishes; an updated kitchenette and bathroom; and a children’s play area. Upgrades also include efficient water fixtures and LED lighting. The Welcome Center is also a “net zero” building, with solar panels on the
rooftop which generate power for the office space. The Welcome Center is in Fort Belvoir’s Town Center, a main-street-style mix of residential and retail buildings. The first of its kind on a military installation, the Town Center has served as an example replicated across the military since its construction in 2006. “On behalf of the entire team, we are proud to improve the customer experience for all Service members and families who visit the Welcome Center,” said Alex Rhoads, development executive with Clark Realty Capital.
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AER opening honors fallen Soldier By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer The Army Emergency Relief campaign kicked off with a ceremony that honored Spc. Jeremy Darrell Tomlin, a 22-year-old UH-60 crew chief who was assigned to the 12th Aviation Battalion. “Jeremy was a truly great person and an amazing friend,” said Sgt. Nicholas Rossi. “Those who were lucky enough to know him will forever be blessed. He was a great Soldier and always brought light and a smile to each person, no matter the day or situation, and usually with his heavy Southern drawl. He is our brother and he will forever be missed by us all.” Tomlin died in an aircraft crash in Leonardtown, Md., in April. Two other crewmen were injured. Tomlin, a native of Chapel Hill, Tenn., joined the Army as a UH-60 helicopter repair technician in 2012. He completed Basic Combat Training at Fort Benning, Ga.; and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Eustis, Va., where he earned the Aircrew Member Badge for the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter. He also served in Germany and conducted multiple NATO missions. He returned to the U.S. in 2015, when he was assigned to C Company (CONAIR), 12th Aviation Battalion, Davison Army Airfield at Belvoir, where he served as a UH-60L helicopter crew chief. Tomlin is survived by his wife, Jessica. AER offers help to families like the Tomlins. It provides emergency financial assistance to Soldiers and their families, mostly from
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Lt. Col. Brendan Cullinan, 12th Aviation Battalion commander, remembers Spc. Jeremy Tomlin at the Army Emergency Relief Campaign kick-off, March 1 in Wood Theater. Tomlin’s wife Jessica received AER emergency funds when he was killed in a helicopter crash last year. donations to the program, according to the AER website. Assistance comes in the form of interest-free loans, grants, and partial loans and grants. “His tragic loss … has deeply affected our battalion, even today, nearly a year later,” said Lt. Col. Brendan Cullinan, 12th Aviation Battalion commander. He added that the loss
the battalion felt paled in comparison to what Tomlin’s family and friends felt. Cullinan said Tomlin had great character and was actually afraid of heights but still got his first job working with Black Hawks. Tomlin, like many other Soldiers, was willing to serve, was devoted to his fellow Soldiers and had an “inclination to protect our nation.” “It’s the Jeremy Tomlins of the world that you all help when you donate to the Army Emergency Relief fund,” Cullinan said. Last year, AER throughout the world assisted more than 43,700 military families by contributing a total of $60.7 million, according to Marie Robinson, who works in strategic initiatives and planning for DFMWR. Most of the contributions to military families are possible through donations from retirees and active-duty Soldiers. AER exemplifies how Soldiers help each other in times of hardship or tragedies, said Lt. Col. Christopher Tomlinson, Fort Belvoir Garrison commander. In 2017, more than $500,000 from Belvoir contributors helped support military families. “I think this kickoff and the respect we give Spc. Tomlin provides an excellent backdrop, context, and perspective of why we do what we do,” Tomlinson said. “As we celebrate his life and service, we also celebrate what AER means and that is a concerted effort of all of us coming together providing contributions to continue to do what this great program does.” For information about AER and how to donate, visit www.aerhq.org. Belvoir’s AER officer is Toni Cuttino, 703-805-3130, toni.m.cuttino. civ@mail.mil.
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Were you ready for the wind? Prepared for the next disaster? Submitted by Jonathan Kiell Community Emergency Response Team Instructor Disasters, disruptions, and emergencies happen, and frequently at the most inconvenient time. Preparing for emergencies before they occur can help save time, money, property and lives! Northern Virginia gets its share of hurricanes, winter storms, and the occasional tornado, earthquake, derecho, Nor’easter or wind storm; and our region is periodically disrupted by potential terrorist threats. We also seem to have power outages and major traffic problems fairly regularly. Being prepared for disruptions is even more important if you are responsible for others, including children, an elderly or disabled family member, or family pets. Being prepared is simply good sense. Do you have a family plan? Do you have emergency supplies for your family and pets if the power is out and the roads are closed for a few days or longer? What are your plans if you have to evacuate? What supplies are in your car right now? What if someone gets sick or hurt and rescue crews cannot get to you right away because they are busy elsewhere? These are all important questions and there are good answers. Fairfax County participates in a national program, sponsored by Homeland Security and FEMA, that trains and prepares the general public for all kinds of disasters and the training is free. Community Emergency Response Team, or CERT, training is presented by certified instructors in eight 3- to 3.5-hour sessions, for a total of about 25 hours of training. The training is informative; practical; hands on; challenging; and fun. Participants must be at least 16 years old. Belvoir is partnering with Fairfax County to offer this free training on Belvoir, particularly to people who live or work on post, or others who frequent post. Enrollment for the next Belvoir class is underway. The class is Thursdays from 6:30 – 10 p.m., Thursdays from March 22 to May 10.
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A world away, yet so close Travel and RV camp boasts 5 years
People who use Belvoir’s Travel and RV Camp can use family-style restrooms and shower facilities.
Campground features • 6 permanent Outback Terrain 299 TBH Travel Trailers (2 Night Rental Required) • 40-foot long solid concrete surfaced sites • Pull-in and back-in pads • Wireless internet • Cable TV • Direct sewer/water connections on site
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Thinking about renting an RV? Belvoir’s travel camp offers several for people to rent on site and is expecting to get smaller RVs for people to rent and travel with. Belvoir’s Travel and RV Camp celebrates its first five years here this month. The travel camp has 52 campsite pads, primitive tent camping and a rustic cabin rental, all in the Tompkins Basin Area along the shoreline of the Potomac River. MWR’s Outdoor Recreation also has six large RVs to rent onsite for first-timers to try out. This summer, personnel expect to add six smaller RVs for families to rent and use on their camping adventures. The camp offers Soldiers, families, retirees, Reservists and civilians, the chance to spend time outside, in scenic environment filled with amenities. The 52 campsites offer all the standard amenities to allow campers to enjoy the basic comforts of home during their stay, including complete hook ups; water, sewer and electric; and even a Wi-Fi connection. Each travel camp site also has cable TV. Ahead of it opening in 2013, the Travel Camp was discussed for nearly two decades and had a 5-year design and implementation phase.
• 20/30/50 amp connections • Washers and dryers (coin operated) • Family style restrooms and shower facilities • 2 ADA accessible fishing piers • Castle Park: complete with playground, volleyball net and picnic areas
Left: Belvoir’s Travel and RV Camp, at Tompkins Basin on South Post, brings in travelers, especially those traveling the East Coast Corridor. Below: Each camping space has electric, water and septic connections; tables; grills; and cable TV and WiFi connection.
This rustic cottage is available to rent, as part of MWR’s Travel and RV Camp. The camp has been on Belvoir for five years. “The camp is very popular, because of the scenery, activities and closeness to the region’s tourist destinations,” said Brianna Kipper, Outdoor Recreation director. She added that the travel
camp has been especially popular with retirees since it opened. The camp is open all year, but its peak season is typically March through October. Anyone authorized to use MWR facilities at Bel-
voir can stay there. More information, reservations and pictures of on-site, rentable RVs are available from https:// belvoir.armymwr.com/programs/ outdoor-recreation.
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Jimmy Lugo, competing for PEO-EIS, executes a backhand return during his FY18 intramural racquetball match series against CAA’s Fred Crawford, Feb. 26 at Graves Fitness Center.
Reigning women’s division champion, PEO-EIS’s Sarah Tran, returns the ball during her FY18 intramural racquetball match series against CAA’s Melissa Wickers at Graves Fitness Center.
PEO-EIS wins racquetball title By Rick Musselman Sports Editor For the second consecutive season, Program Executive Officer - Enterprise Information Systems took a giant leap forward in Fort Belvoir’s Commander’s Cup title race, when the unit earned first-place trophies in every division to dominate the FY18 intramural racquetball championship. PEO-EIS powered past runnerup Center for Army Analysis, Feb. 26 - 28 at Graves Fitness Center. The athletes competed in a best-two-of-three match format during the tournament hosted by Justin Fitzgerald, Fort Belvoir intramural sports league coordinator and sports facility manager. In the men’s open division, PEO-EIS’s Amp Phommachanh claimed his fifth champion trophy in the men’s open division and CAA’s Emmanuel Tchanque earned the runner-up title. In the women’s open division, PEO-EIS’s Sarah Tran successfully defended her championship crown by taking first-place honors and CAA’s Sandra Hatch claimed the runner-up trophy. In the men’s senior division, PEO-EIS’s Roy Hare won the champion trophy and unit mate, Jimmy Lugo, took the runner-up prize. The Fort Belvoir sports and fitness team congratulates all the winners and participants.
2018 Intramural Racquetball Tournament Results Overall unit results 1st Place PEO-EIS 2nd Place CAA Individual results Men’s Open Division Champion Amp Phommachanh, PEO-EIS Runner-Up Emmanuel Tchanque, CAA
Women’s Open Division Champion Sarah Tran, PEO-EIS Runner-Up Sandra Hatch, CAA Men’s Senior Division Champion Roy Hare, PEO-EIS Runner-Up Jimmy Lugo, PEO-EIS
Information about Fort Belvoir’s intramural sports program. The annual Commander’s Cup title race is available from Justin Fitzgerald. Athletes can also contact their respective unit representative for sign-up information and scheduling details. For more infomation, call 703-806-5093
The winter Olympics is unquestionably my favorite sporting event to watch—even over MLB baseball; the NFL; and, unbelievably, world title surfing. It may be because I discovered alpine skiing at such an early age and became instantly fascinated with the all-time great skiers of my era—Ingmar Stenmark, Phil and Steve Maher, Pirmin Zurbriggen, Peter Muller and Leonhard Stock. Indeed, my dream—despite living in Virginia—was, one day, skiing those same mountains in World Cup competition. I even used their equipment brands, hoping to gain an edge. Well, fame never materialized but that didn’t take the excitement away from watching all the new phenoms come up through the alpine ranks in the ensuing years. And, of course, the games at PyeongChang this year were no different. Indeed, when I couldn’t watch the telecasts, I recorded them for late-night catch-up sessions. In between events, it did occur to me how much the Olympics has changed over the years—specifically, how many more sports are included, just in snow-related activities. Now, when I was coming up, we had three basic disciplines— slalom, giant slalom and downhill. Certainly, there was also cross country and ski jump, but I never really followed those only because cross country looked too much like work and ski jump looked too much like an engraved invitation to a body cast. By today’s standards, that selection looks like pretty slim pickings for ambitious young athletes. On top of those five, they’ve added super giant slalom, alpine combined and nation team event. Then, when snowboarders were invited to the Games, they included yet another spectrum of snow sports that we never would have dreamed up back in the day—events like half-pipe, slopestyle, snowboardcross, big air and parallel giant slalom. Now skateboarders, motocross bikers and surfers can cross over to the snow and compete at the Olympic Games, performing all the tricks they’ve developed on the concrete, dirt and water. While I suppose these new sports give a wider range of athletes an opportunity to go for the gold, as a bit of a purist, I still think things like half pipe and big air should stay at the skate park and the beach. Just saying.
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Malcolm Robinson cracks one to deep centerfield during IM softball tryouts, Saturday at Graves Field. Photos by Rick Musselman
Omar Knight takes the swing during the batting part of the this year’s MWR post-level softball tryouts, Saturday at Graves Field.
Belvoir Soldiers, civilians try out for elite softball team By Rick Musselman Sports Editor Despite strong winds and bitterly cold temperatures, more than 30 military and civilian Belvoir community members converged on North Post Field, Saturday to try out for positions on the installation’s 2018 elite-level coed softball team. According to Justin Fitzgerald, Fort Belvoir’s intramural sports league coordinator and sports facility manager, the aim of the softball program is to give more accomplished players another chance to compete outside of the annual Commander’s Cup intramural league. “We play in the Fairfax County adult league and we’re hoping to build it up to a WAMAC (Washington Area Military Athletic Conference, a competitive sports program for military personal assigned to duty stations across the Military District of Washington) level,” he
said. “Anyone who is assigned or attached to Fort Belvoir can participate in this, and we’re having a great turnout.” Fitzgerald added the tryouts are open to males and females and prospective men’s division players will have another chance to demonstrate their skills to coaches and league coordinators, Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The women’s division tryout schedule will be announced soon. The teams are open to active duty, Reserves, retirees and DoD civilians who work on Belvoir. The prospects spent the morning engaging in infield and outfield drills, demonstrating their ability to take and maintain control of the ball in their throws to the bases, and dialing in their prowess from the batter’s box. More information about Belvoir’s coed softball program is available from Fitzgerald, 703806-5093, Justin.c.Fitzgerald.naf@ mail.mil.
Bradley Robinson slings the ball over to first during softball tryouts, Saturday.
Robert Garrett tosses the ball to home during fielding excercises at post-level softball tryouts, Saturday at Graves Field.
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basketball contests. Advance sign-up, in person or over the phone, is required by March 28 at 703-8055878. Players will pay on the day of the tournament in case of inclement weather.
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Commander’s Cup Combatives Tournament
Enter the 2018 Commander’s Cup Combatives Tournament and take home the trophy. The tournament will be March 23, 9 a.m. at Wells Field House, 1810 Goethals Road. The tournament uses standard rules. The winner is decided by submission, or if time expires, whoever has earned more points for the match. There are no strikes allowed during this tournament. There is an organizational meeting, Friday and a weigh-in, March 22. Eligible participants must be assigned or attached to Fort Belvoir, be active duty or Mobilized/ADOS National Guard, Reserve Component Soldiers, Marines, Airmen, Sailors or Coast Guard. Fighters must provide their own duty uniform, fitted mouth piece and cup. Combatives certification is not required. Participants will be accepted until the tournament date. Participants must register in person with Headquarters Battalion. 703-806-5651.
Boater Safety Class
Boater Safety Classes are offered by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 25-08 the following dates: March 24, April 28, May 19 and June 23, 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Washington Farm United Methodist Church, 3921 Old Mill Road, Alexandria. The cost is $40, or $60 for two sharing course materials. Students who pass the test get a boater-education certificate recognized by the Coast Guard, Virginia and all other states that require boater education. Email Moses Pettigrew at msgtop@verizon. net or call 202-616-8987.
Post-level softball try-outs
Sports and Fitness is looking for the best and most talented, male and female softball players at Belvoir. Men’s tryouts continue Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Graves Fitness Center Softball Fields, 2116 Abbott Road. Players should bring rubber cleats, bat, and glove to tryouts. Registration is not required. The men’s division is allowed to have active duty, Reservist, National Guard and four civilians (i.e. DoD, retirees, family members of active duty) who work directly on the installation. For more information, call 703-806-5093. Photo by Rick Musselman
Roy Hare, competing for PEO-EIS, prepares to execute a tough return during his FY18 intramural racquetball senior men’s division championship final against PEOEIS teammate, Jimmy Lugo, Feb. 27 at Graves Fitness Center.
March Madness Golf Tournament Compete in the 2018 March Madness Golf Tournament, March 31. The tournament begins with a 9 a.m. shotgun start on Woodlawn Golf Course. The format will be two person team chapman alternate shot. Both golfers tee off on every hole. Players then alternate and hit their partner’s shot. The cost is $50 per person for active-duty and Golf Club members and $85 for all others. The tournament fee includes a continental breakfast, carts, range balls, prizes, lunch and
SHARP and MWR 5K
Fort Belvoir’s Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Program, in partnership with MWR, host the 9th annual SHARP and MWR 5K Run/Walk April 13 at 6:30 a.m. The run/walk will be at the Fort Belvoir Golf Club, 8450 Beulah St. Registration is free and can be completed online at www.belvoir. armymwr.com or in person at Graves Fitness Center, the Body Shop, or Kawamura Human Performance Center. Free T-shirts will be given out on a firstcome, first-served basis while supplies last and a trophy will be given to the unit with the highest participation. Eligible participants include all active-duty Soldiers, mobilized/ADOS National Guard/Reserve-component Soldiers, retirees, and DoD civilians of the local community. For more infomation, call 703-806-4430.
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Command and General Staff School visits State Department By Fredrick Sanders and Lt. Col. Aric Raus Army CGSS, Fort Belvoir Satellite Campus Students and faculty of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff School’s Fort Belvoir Campus attended a Diplomacy, Development and Defense Senior Leader Round Table discussion on interagency coordination at the U.S. Department of State Headquarters in Washington, D.C., last month. The panelists included Dolores Brown, senior foreign service at the State Department; Patrick Antonelli, director of stability and peace operations in the Office of the Secretary of Defense; Stephen Gonyea, civilian-military operations division chief at USAID; and Alan O’Donnell, interagency integrator in the Joint Staff ’s Operational War Plans Division. They provided students with lessons learned and best practices, along with personal experiences with interagency coordination at tactical, operational and strategic levels. During a question and answer period, the group of veteran interagency leaders provided recommendations on how Defense Department interaction with various interagency partners can be improved; addressed some of the challenges associated with interagency operations; and discussed the importance of leadership and understanding the personalities of the people you will work with. This event enhanced the students’ understanding of interagency operations and supplemented the common core curriculum for strategic context, which is designed to increase the student’s understanding of international security and national security organizations. The CGSS students were accompanied by
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Students and faculty of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff School’s Fort Belvoir campus attend a Diplomacy, Development and Defense discussion on interagency coordination at the Department of State Headquarters in Washington, D.C., last month, and gathered afterward for a photo. two faculty members: Fredrick Sanders, from the Department of Logistics and Resource Operations; and Lt. Col. Aric Raus, Army tactics instructor and developer of the Fort Belvoir Interagency and National Security Coordination elective.
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The session ended with a picture of the participants and panelists at the Department of State Courtyard in front of the “The Man and the Expanding Universe Fountain,” where Raus and Sanders presented the panelists with the Fort Belvoir Campus CGSS coin.
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Belvoir Briefs Networking reception Transitioning military and veterans are invited to a networking reception to connect with Virginia employers who want to hire veterans. Soldier For Life-Transition Assistance Program, Virginia and the VA Chamber Foundation host the event March 22, 11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m., at the Belvoir Community Center. Participating employers include Altria, local police departments, Dominion Energy, Leidos, Nestle and Serco. Register through www.vachamber.com/hirevetsmarch22, which helps you get a grab and go lunch. People who go should dress in civilian business attire or the uniform of the day; bring resumes or CVs, even in draft form; and be ready for 30-second pitch practice. People with questions may contact Cyndi Miracle, c.miracle@ vachamber.com; or go to vachamber.com/hirevets.
Army Warrant Officers The Lord Fairfax Silver Chapter, Army Warrant Officer Association, has its monthly chapter meeting March 21 at 4:30 p.m., in the Fort Belvoir Golf Course meeting room. All active, Reserve,
and retired warrant officers are invited. FMI, retired CW4 John Scott, chapter president, 502-6415117.
Fellowship program open The U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center is accepting applications for the 2017-18 Senior Service College Fellowship program through March 23. The program is a 10-month educational opportunity conducted under the auspices of the Defense Acquisition University. The call for applicants is directed to permanent Army Acquisition civilians who occupy positions in grades GS-14/15 or broadband equivalents. Non-Army personnel can apply, and must submit their applications in accordance with the Army DACM process, and are considered on a space-available basis. The SSCF program prepares government civilians for senior leadership roles. Complete information and requirements are available from http://asc.army.mil/web/ career-development/programs/defense-acquisition-university-seniorservice-college/. Information about the program is available from Jim Oman, james. oman@dau.mil, 410-272-9470.
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The Michaels Educational Association, a non-profit affiliate of The Michaels Organization, is accepting scholarship grant applications for the 2018-19 school year. Last year, almost 30 residents of The Villages at Belvoir received scholarship grants through the foundation. The deadline is April 12. All high school seniors and graduates living in communities managed by the companies of The Michaels Organization, including The Villages at Belvoir, are invited and encouraged to apply for scholarship grants that will total at least $500,000 to be awarded in June. Additional information and an application link are available from tmo.com/foundation. Printed application packets are also available at Community Management Offices.
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The thrift shop has $1,000 scholarships available, with an application deadline of 2 p.m. April 25. Scholarship applications are available at the Belvoir Thrift Shop during regular business hours: Tuesdays through Thursdays, and the first and third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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