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Senators, SecArmy hear housing concerns By Adrienne Anderson and Paul Lara

en. Mark Warner, Sen. Tim Kaine and Secretary of the Army Mark Esper visited Fort Belvoir, March 14, to meet with military families about housing conditions on post, and Army and garrison leaders’ plans to address and fix the issues. The senators are drafting legislation to allow tenants in Army contracted housing and Army leaders the authority to hold companies responsible for failure to maintain the housing, and to amend housing contracts. If the legislation is passed, companies who don’t resolve issues or meet expectations will not get paid.

Tenant Bill of Rights Esper is drafting a Tenant Bill of Rights that matches what offpost housing already has to abide by. “I applaud Secretary Esper and the Army,” Kaine said. “They have come up with a draft Tenant Bill of Rights, a bill of rights that allows

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Sen. Tim Kaine, left, speaks with the press alongside Army Secretary Mark Esper, center, and Sen. Mark Warner, right, at the Fort Belvoir Officers' Club, March 14, after listening to military families in a sensing session talk about persistent housing problems. anyone who lives in military housing an understanding of

what they should be able to expect while living there. We’re going to be working on that and other initiatives with the Armed Services Committee to try to provide relief to these families.”

Better Oversight Needed

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Sens. Tim Kaine and Mark Warner, Army Secretary Mark Esper and Col. Michael Greenberg, Fort Belvoir Garrison commander, speak with a military family about their housing issues on post.

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Warner recalled, after listening t o t h e f a m i l i e s ’ s t o r i e s, h i s disappointment in the lack of oversight. “We somehow have to put in place enough ongoing oversight, so this doesn’t fall off the priority list,” Warner said. Esper’s business experience, Warner said, allows him to “know what we need to do to get tough.” What is needed is accountability, he said, adding that accountability National Military Family Association visits FBES

includes “withholding payments to these private companies, if they’re not providing customer service.” “It’s got to be, as well, making sure that we use modern technology. The fact that there’s not a userfriendly app where [the tenant] can take a picture of their problem, have a period where [maintenance] is going to come by and fix it, and then be able to have a followthrough loop so that once repaired, you’ve got a record of what they did or didn’t do – that’s not rocket science,” the senator said. If you have an unresolved housing issue, implement the Levels of Escalation found on page A-2. You can also find them on the garrison commanders Facebook page at www.facebook. com/ftbelvoirgc/.

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HOUSING INFORMATION Residents will no longer Levels of Escalation to Resolve be billed for utilities Housing Concerns Effective March 1, 2019, the Department of the Army has decided to suspend the Residential Communities Initiative (RCI) Energy Conservation Program until further notice. According to a memorandum from Assistant Sec. of the Army, Alex A. Beehler, residents in Army housing will no longer be billed or paid rebates associated with the program and administrative fees will no longer be charged.

It is our obligation to take care of our people — our Soldiers, families and civilian employees. If you have a housing issue that is not being resolved, we encourage you to elevate your concerns to Army leadership through the following levels of escalation.

Any rebates earned in February will be the last issued until the program is reinstated. Further, the program will not pursue existing delinquent utility payments associated with RECP. In the meantime, residents will still receive “mock” statements tracking consumption and energy usage for informational purposes only. If you have questions about the RCI Energy Conservation Program, call Housing Office: 703-805-3018.

Residents with health concerns or issues related to housing conditions, call the Fort Belvoir Community Hospital Hotline

571.231.2004

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license - take road and knowledge tests; get your picture taken. Reinstate driving privileges. Apply for a Veteran ID card. Get a copy of your driving record. Obtain vehicle titles, license plates, decals, transcripts.

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Request a Personal Identification Number (PIN)/password to set up an online myDMV account. Purchase an E-ZPass transponder. DMV 2 Go 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday in the parking lot of the Main Exchange

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Taste of Belvoir set for March 29 By Margaret Steele Public Affairs Specialist

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lanning a wedding reception, retirement, birthday party or other celebration? If so, Taste of Belvoir is an ideal way to see the best of what’s available at the Fort Belvoir Officers’ Club.

March 29 at 7 p.m. 5500 Schulz Circle, Bldg. 20 $30 per person Reservations required 703-780-0930

Make it a Date “It’s great for future brides and grooms and their parents; planners and administrative staff,” said Trinetta Bowen-McClelland, the club’s catering director. “Taste of Belvoir is also ideal for date night.” The event is March 29, starting at 7 p.m., with hors d’oeuvres, dancing, a DJ and giveaways. “We love giving away things,” she said. In addition to a buffet dinner, Taste of Belvoir will have wine tastings and a cash bar. The buffet will feature some of the club’s most-popular items, including baked salmon, chicken and sliced beef tenderloin; freshly-baked desserts and gourmet popcorn. “We want to show you what we can to with amazing cuisine for your event,” Bowen-McClelland said.

Patrons dine at the Officers’ Club.

Great Rooms/New Upgrades The variety of rooms at the O’ Club can accommodate events of up to 600 people, when taller, social tables are used, she said. “We can design our rooms any way you want to make your visit and your event special,” she added. Additionally, Taste of Belvoir

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is a chance for club visitors to see some refurbishments, including new carpet and chandeliers, and a new entryway. With the O’ Club’s wedding and reception planning, BowenMcClelland said about future brides, “When they are here, they are my daughters, it seems, getting married. That’s how they feel, to us. We just enhance the dreams they

Prime Rib is one of many offerings from the Fort Belvoir Officers' Club catering. have of their wedding.” Taste of Belvoir tickets are $30 per person and must be reserved through the O’ Club by calling 703780-0930.

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Youth prep for ‘Turn UP the Music’ By Adrienne Anderson Writer/Graphic Designer

ort Belvoir kids, ages 8 to 18, got the chance to participate in The Young Americans Performance Arts Program Monday to Wednesday. The program, hosted by Child and Youth Services, included three days of workshops where children and teens showed off their performance arts talents at the direction of cast members who are part of the show. The program culminated in the “Turn UP the Music” community production Wednesday night at Wallace Theater. The Young Americans, a charitable organization, began in 1962 by a group of people who wanted to promote “understanding and goodwill among people throughout the world through music, dance, performance, academic education, and cultural interaction among student members and their audiences,” according to its website. See the full story and results of their performance in next week’s Belvoir Eagle. For more information about The Young Americans Performance Arts Program, visit www.youngamericans.org.

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Fort Belvoir Elementary students learn the dance steps they’ll perform at a Wednesday performance with The Young Americans.

A cast member of The Young Americans explains the next dance number to Fort Belvoir Upper School students, March 18. After just three rehearsals, the students will perform onstage at Wallace Theater. The Young Americans Performing Arts Program provides outreach services to youth by getting kids moving through song and dance. Through the workshop and final performance, kids will show off their talents and learn more about voice, dance, songwriting, acting, and performance. For more information about the program, visit www.youngamericans.org.

Cast members demonstrate one of the dances they will perform after just three rehearsals, Wednesday.

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FBES staff learn about resources for military spouses, kids Compiled from the National Military Family Website

he National Military Family Association met with Fort Belvoir Elementary Campus staff, March 13, to discuss resources available for military children and spouses, including spouse scholarships to prepare them for meaningful employment. “We started to help survivors have benefits, and so we had military spouses come together and craft a plan to testify before Congress,” said Hannah Pike, Military Families Programs director for NMFA, about how the organization began. “From then, that just spurred on this legislative initiative for us to serve military families and not just the Service member, but to not forget the spouses and the children who serve as well.” The organization, in its 50th year, has grown with a diversity of programs and resources to benefit military families. The spouses’ scholarship, for example, helps spouses seeking to finish their education or develop a business.

Military Spouse Scholarships NMFA scholarships can be used for a variety of educational and employment pursuits. Scholarship funds on average are $500-$1,000 and can be used towards degrees, certifications, licensure, clinical supervision for mental health licensure, CEUs, business expenses and more. Any spouse eligible to hold a military ID is eligible and applications are open now. Lisa Sambat, pre-school specialized teacher and NMFA scholarship recipient, said the scholarship she was awarded was a “huge” blessing, since she was paying for graduate school on her own. In addition to scholarships, NMFA offers professional Networking Groups. The goal of these networks is to ease the transition from undergraduate and graduate school, through state-issued certification, and into rewarding careers.

Networking By networking a spouse can: •Network with professional peers •Identify accredited academic programs

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Hannah Pike, Military Families Programs Director, National Military Family Association, speaks with Tech Sgt. William Curtis, Belvoir PTO President, during a meeting at Belvoir Elementary School March 13. NMFA is now in its 50th year supporting military spouses and children. •Understand licensure/certification requirements •Learn about different industry credentials •Share employment opportunities

Operation Purple Camp NMFA also runs Operation Purple Camp, which offers military kids a free week of camp where they connect with other kids, just like them. OPC welcomes children from all uniformed services, including National Guard, Reserve.

What can my child expect at OPC? When a military child attends Operation Purple Camp, they’ll enjoy a true summer camp experience, complete with arts and crafts and outdoor activities, like ropes courses, canoeing, swimming, archery, and climbing walls. Campers enjoy an environment with fully trained counselors and camp staff experienced in helping children adapt and overcome the stressors of military life. OPC has served more than 62,000 military kids since its inception in 2004, and the memories made last a lifetime. You’ll never forget the pride on their face when they return home from camp, and they’ll never forget this amazing experience.

Find out more NMFA is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving military families through advocacy and providing r e s o u r c e s a n d p r o g r a m s. T h e

organization began in 1969 and offers scholarships, camps and retreats for families. For more information, visit www.militaryfamily.org. Editor’s note: Adrienne Anderson, staff writer, contributed to this story.

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Rules of Engagement Join ACS for Rules of Engagement, March 27, 7-8 p.m. Participants will learn to resolve conflict constructively and establish new talking and listening habits that can make their relationship fun and passionate again. Registration is required. Call 571-231-7001/7028 for more.

Potomac River Watershed Cleanup Help us clean up our waterways by collecting trash along the shoreline, April 7, 9 a.m. to noon. Trash bags and gloves will be provided to those who register. Volunteers will meet at the Accotink Bay Wildlife Refuge Environmental Education Center and will be assisted by DPW natural resources specialists. To register, contact Monica Mundrick at monica.m.mundrick.ctr@mail.mil or 703-806-0048. If you want to coordinate a cleanup event for your unit, directorate, or community group, contact Dina Huynh at dina.t.huynh.ctr@mail. mil or 703-806-3847.

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Join the ACS Family Advocacy Program, April 1, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., for the Garden Pinwheel Planting Ceremony and plant a pinwheel for a child you love and support.

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The Family Advocacy Program has training designed to increase awareness of the command’s roles and responsibilities when responding to allegations of spouse and child abuse. This training is for senior leadership, E7 and above. Training dates are April 4 and July 25. Each session is 9-11 a.m. For more, call 571231-7001.

Effective Coping Strategies ACS offers a free, two-hour workshop, April 11, 1 - 3 p.m., to help participants identify, understand and cope with anger in the home, at work, and in relationships. To receive a certificate of completion, you must be present for the entire workshop. Registration is required by calling 571-231-7001/7028. Eligible participants include all Active Duty service members, Retirees, their Families, and DoD Civilian Employees.

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DTRA sweeps th 249 En. Bn. By Rick Musselman Sports Editor

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DTRA’s Miguel Cotto goes up for the spike during his team’s intramural volleyball season opener against the 249th Engineer Battalion, March 12 at Wells Field House.

Defense Threat Reduction Agency, with more Commander’s Cup trophies than any other unit on post, kicked off the FY19 volleyball season in customary fashion, sweeping the 249th Engineer Battalion 3-0, March 12 at Wells Field House. D T R A’s l i n e u p o f v e t e r a n athletes, including Greg McIntyre, Christie Myers and Dave Petersen; along with spike specialists, Josh Slay and Miguel Cotto, burst from the starting gate with an offensive onslaught that resulted in a 9-point advantage scarcely three minutes

into the contest. Capitalizing on their teammates’ picture-perfect bump-and-set choreography, Slay, Cotto and McIntyre repeatedly drilled the ball to the floor for scores. The building momentum quickly propelled DTRA to a 21-11 victory to open the three-match series. But, the Engineers came roaring back in the second exchange, staying within 2 points of their legendary opponents with a revamped offensive approach spearheaded by Joshua Barninger and Marcus Young at the net. In the backcourt, Anna Blaser and Mike Monroe

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Soldiers, civilians try out for post-level softball By Rick Musselman Sports Editor Despite cool, breezy conditions, more than 20 military and civilian Fort Belvoir community members converged on North Post Field, March 13 to try out for positions on the installation’s 2019 postlevel, 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 ( Wa s h i n g t o n A r e a M i l i t a r y Athletic Conference, a highly competitive sports program for military personnel 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.” “We’ll wrap up tryouts and practices March 31 and the official season will start in early April,” added Head Coach Jason Naputi. “In addition to our regular games, we’ll play one tournament a month. At the end of August, we’ll travel to Florida to play in the Military Worlds Championship.” The teams are open to active d u t y, R e s e r v e, r e t i r e e s a n d civilians who work on Fort Belvoir. The prospects spent the evening working on 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. For more information about Fo r t B e l v o i r ’s c o e d s o f t b a l l program, email Fitzgerald at justin.c.fitzgerald.naf@mail. mil or Naputi at guam7ranger@ hotmail.com.

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Steven O’Neill connects for a shot up the middle during a tryout session for spots on Fort Belvoir’s post-level softball team, March 13 at Graves Field.

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The Belvoir cheerleading team keeps the crowd fired up during a CYS House Basketball League 7-8 year old age division matchup between the Wildcats and the Dragons, Saturday at Specker Field House.

Sonics, Wildcats take wins in House hoops By Rick Musselman Sports Editor

With the end of the 2019 CYS House Basketball League regular season fast approaching, teams across the age divisions are wowing spectators with high-intensity displays of offensive precision and defensive dedication. “When the teams get to this stage of the season, they’ve got some real skills and the games get really competitive,” said Jerry Arrington, CYS sports and fitness director, during the action-packed games, Saturday.

Above: The Belvoir Wildcats square off against the Dragons in a CYS House Basketball League 7-8 year old age division showdown, Saturday at Specker Field House.

In the 10 a.m. time slot, the Sonics and Cavaliers treated coaches and parents to a low-scoring defensive contest that went right down to the final seconds, with the Sonics emerging on top, 9-8. In the follow-up showdown the Wildcats unleashed a late second-period scoring rally to down the Dragons, 24-19. House league games are played on Saturdays at Specker Field House through April. For more information and game schedules call Jerry Arrington, 703-805-9139; or Julie Libert, 703805-9138.

Left: The Belvoir Cavaliers take on the Sonics in a CYS House Basketball League 9-11 year old age division matchup, Saturday at Specker Field House.

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DTRA’s Christie Myers serves the ball during her team’s intramural volleyball season opener against the 249th Engineer Battalion.

minimized DTRA’s gains with a series of diving saves. However, DTRA soon regained the upper hand with a string of spikes from Slay and McIntyre and continued the onslaught for the rest of the match, ultimately claiming a 21-12 win. DTRA, clearly recognizing its opponent’s increasingly dangerous precision in the backcourt and at the net, focused all efforts on defense. The adjustment paid immediate dividends when a string of saves by Cotto, Petersen and Myers enabled Slay and McIntyre to regain the edge with another run of spikes that ultimately resulted in a 21-11 match-3 victory and the 3-0 series sweep. Volleyball matches are played Tuesdays and Wednesdays through April 3. The season ends with a single-elimination championship tournament between the eight topranked teams. Go to h t t p s : / / w w w. quickscores.com/Orgs/index. php?OrgDir=belvoirmwr for game schedules and results. For more 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

249th Engineer Battalion’s Marcus Young taps the ball over for a point during his team’s IM volleyball season opener against DTRA. contact their unit representative to sign up and get schedules.

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Sports and Recreation Briefs SHARP, MWR 5K Fort Belvoir’s Sexual Harassment/ Assault Response and Prevention Program, in partnership with MWR, will host the 10th Annual SHARP and MWR 5K Run/ Walk, April 12 at 6:30 a.m. on Fort Belvoir. Registration is free and can be completed online at belvoir.armymwr.com or in-person at one of the following three fitness facilities on post: Graves Fitness Center, The Body Shop or Kawamura Human Performance Center. For more information, please call the SHARP program at 703-740-7029.

Pick-a-Pro – Masters Individual Golf Tournament The Belvoir Golf Club is hosting a Pick-a-Pro Masters Individual Golf Tournament, April 13 at 8 a.m. This tournament gives players the chance to combine their individual

score on an 18-hole individual net stroke play with a professional Masters player. The deadline to register is April 7. For more information on this tournament, call the Golf Club at 703-806-5878.

Mulligan Mondays at the Golf Club Swing by the Belvoir Golf Club on Mondays, starting April 1, to enjoy discounted rates on green, cart and walking fees. Top off your round of golf at Niblick’s Grill, which is sure to serve up dinner and drinks that are up to par. For more information on discounted rates, call the Golf Club at 703806-5878.

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Fort Belvoir Youth Cheer Team member, Kalei Garcia, 10, takes to the air during a crowd-pleasing routine at the CYS House Basketball League matchup, Saturday at Specker Field House.

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