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Firefighters from Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall and Fort Belvoir train together on extinguishing an aircraft fire at Davison Army Airfield, June 7.

A Fort Belvoir Fire Department foam truck blankets a large pit fire with water during training at Davison Army Airfield.

Belvoir, JBM-HH fire departments train on Davison Story, photos by Paul Lara Smoke rose into the sky at Davison Army Airfield Thursday, as firefighters from Fort Belvoir and Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall practiced the fundamentals of suppressing aircraft fires. An aircraft fire simulator sat on the north-most edge of the tarmac, with a grey fuselage, landing gear, one wing and a turbo prop engine. Smoke began rising from the tail section, where the auxiliary power unit is housed, and, seconds later, flames were shooting out of the APU. Four firefighters brought a charged hose closer to the jet and sprayed water on the tail. This aircraft fire simulator can simulate fires with the power unit, the engine and cabin. Scott Ross, Fort Belvoir Fire Department assistant chief of

training, said the joint training was timed to capitalize on the cool Virginia weather and to sharpen critical skills. “This is a lot of stuff to ensure that you stay on top of your fundamentals,” Ross said. “An aviation crash is something that’s high risk, but low frequency. We need to make sure that we’re up on the game and making sure we’re ready to respond.” Ross said that aircraft fires require a faster response than structure fires. “With an engine fire, we have about 90 seconds before it penetrates the fuselage, and then the passenger’s chance of survival is slim to none.” The crews also trained in suppressing large fuel fires with foam trucks.

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A Belvoir Fire Department foam truck uses both high-capacity nozzles to knock down a large pit fire during training at Davison Army Airfield last week.

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INSCOM welcomes new commanding general By Nathan Becker U.S. Army INSCOM Members of the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command, Army senior leaders and distinguished guests, including representatives from partner nations, gathered for a change of command ceremony at the Fort Belvoir Community Center, Monday. Maj. Gen. Gary W. Johnston, who previously served as the deputy chief of staff, Intelligence, Resolute Support Mission, NATO director, J-2, U.S. Forces-Afghanistan, Operation Freedom’s Sentinel, took command of INSCOM from Maj. Gen. Christopher S. Ballard. The ceremony is a homecoming for Johnston, as he distinguished himself as the deputy commanding general (operations), and deputy commander of INSCOM. “INSCOM is very fortunate to have such a promise in the able hands of my close friend, Major General Gary Johnston, an extraordinarily capable, incredibly talented and committed leader,” said Lt. Gen. Scott D. Berrier, deputy chief of staff, G-2, Army Headquarters, and the ceremony’s reviewing officer. “There is no better successor to command INSCOM than Gary Johnston.” During his remarks, Berrier also spoke of the many INSCOM accomplishments under Ballard. “Team Ballard is a family that is unquestionably committed to service. Chris is an exceptional leader. I’m sure all of you know what a difference he has made for the command and how refreshing it is to have a leader like Chris,” Berrier added. “For the last two years, Chris Ballard has guided INSCOM through the most difficult intelligence challenges facing our Army, all while the entire Ballard family continued to set a shining example as a committed Army family of service. In his farewell speech, Ballard, who is moving on to the National Security Agency at Fort Meade, Md., thanked the INSCOM family for their understanding of why INSCOM exists -- to save Soldiers’ lives. “I’d like to think that there is a mother or father, a spouse or a child out there who has welcomed their Soldier home safe these past two years, thanks to our work here at INSCOM,” Ballard said. “ … Our wish is that INSCOM will enjoy another 40 years of tremendous success, led by men and women of character and courage like Major General Gary

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From left, Maj. Gen. Gary W. Johnston, commanding general, Army INSCOM; Lt. Gen. Scott D. Berrier, deputy chief of staff, Hq DA; and Maj. Gen. Christopher S. Ballard, outgoing INSCOM commanding general, stand during the INSCOM Change of Command ceremony. Johnston, and served by the remarkable people who are all key members of the INSCOM family.” Johnston thanked Ballard for the excellent transition and said he is excited to be back home. “I learned early in my career about the power of the INSCOM-enabled enterprise, flexibility through funding and resources, and the simple fact the people of INSCOM want to help the warfighter,” Johnston said. “For the past 31 years, I have benefited from your collective efforts. I would not be standing here today, if it were not for INSCOM.” Johnston noted his time spent the previous week with former INSCOM commanders and concluded his speech with an affirmation to the workforce. “As I spent time with former INSCOM commanders last week, there are threads of each of their impacts here. It is clear to me, we are all in this together, it is a collective coalition of like-minded and -purposed people who make what we do in the Army and joint commands work to ‘fight our nation’s wars and win. And, INSCOM plays a unique and

important role,” Johnston added. “So, I promise you as your commander, I will give you 100 percent of all I have, and we will continue to serve and support Soldiers and units in the fight and train for the future fights.”

Maj. Gen. Gary W. Johnston, commanding general, Army INSCOM, receives the guidon from Lt. Gen. Scott D. Berrier, deputy chief of staff, Headquarters Department of the Army, during INSCOM’s change of command at the Belvoir Community Center, Monday.

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Regional Health Command-Atlantic gets new senior enlisted leader Submitted by RHC-A Command Sgt. Maj. Diamond Hough accepted Regional Health Command-Atlantic organization colors from Brig. Gen. Telita Crosland, commanding general, during a change of responsibility at Thurman Hall June 8. Hough assumed the role as the organization’s senior enlisted leader as the region said farewell to his predecessor, Command Sgt. Maj. Matthew Brady. He served as the regional command sergeant major since April 2016 and is retiring from the Army after 36 years of service to the nation. During Brady’s tenure as command sergeant major, he increased Soldier education opportunities, with courses in healthcare administration; paramedic school; Expeditionary Medic Course and extended care training at all installations. He also increased training opportunities for Army Forces Command, or FORSCOM’s medical personnel, ensuring that RHC-A military treatment facilities were available to train FORSCOM Soldiers in combat-medic skills.

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Military duo explains how they became kids’ book authors By Katie Lange Defense Media Activity What books do your kids read? The classics like “Green Eggs and Ham,” “The Giving Tree” and “Goodnight Moon?” Did you pick them for their awesome illustrations, or were you focused on selections that support good values? For Navy Chief Petty Officer Rod Thompson, from Norfolk, Va.; and Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr. Scott McBride (also a Navy veteran) from Maryland, they realized a dream that combined both. The two men met in church, and when McBride realized Thompson did screenwriting on the side, he figured he was the right person to help him kickstart an idea a college adviser had given him: writing children’s books. “I walked up to him one day and said, ‘Hey man, I’ve got this idea for a story called ‘Connor the Cutter,’ because I have a son named Connor, and Rod’s like, ‘Dude, I have a son named Connor,’” McBride said. The two sat down with their families, hashed out some ideas on a napkin – which is now framed memorabilia – and the next thing you know, “The Adventures of Connor the Courageous Cutter” was born. “A week later, we had the first draft written,” Thompson said. The series is about a boy named Connor who’s the new kid in school and is finding his place in the world – er, sea, that is. He is a boat, after all. “Connor, to me, represents the timid spirit within everyone who wants to do well in life but doesn’t know where they’re going, or the rules,” Thompson said. Connor is courageous and brave, but he’s not perfect. “One of the things I love about this series is it’s OK that your heroes have flaws,” Thompson said. “Connor the Cutter is kind of this hero

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Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr. Scott McBride signs copies of “The Adventures of Connor the Courageous Cutter” for children. character, but he does make bad decisions, he is tempted by peer pressure, and he is afraid. And I think those vulnerabilities make him relatable.” They figure out the overall theme for each new story before they start creating the key details, like time and weather. “Setting is huge. You can convey emotions,” Thompson said. “It’s the reason why, when you watch a movie, most sad scenes are on a rainy day. It invokes sadness.” Next, they do a pre-rough draft where they throw all their ideas onto the page in story format. From there, they work as a team to edit it down and bring it together. They’ll often let the stories “marinate” for a few months to make sure they still like them. McBride even has his family read them for input. Then it’s off to the publisher, who sends more feedback, edits and suggestions. An illustrator then interprets what they’ve written, and they work together to make sure

the drawings are what they want to convey. Why children’s books? Their motivation was easy – to inspire and bring hope. “In the Coast Guard, our core values are honor, respect, devotion and duty,” McBride said. “We hope these books help the younger generation reinforce these values.” And it appears to be making a big splash on children and adults. “We wanted to teach kids awesome messages, and the next thing you know, you’ve got random people coming up to you, thanking you for writing a story that’s touched their soul,” Thompson said. “ … Now you’re accountable to yourself,” McBride said. Then, develop a plan and do some research. “I think a lot of people get so paralyzed by fear of failure, but if you’ve got the goal, reach for the stars.” “Coming from a military lifestyle, you have to be willing to put in those extra hours,” he said. “You have to be willing to put in the extra time, to really put yourself out there, to fail, and to continuously drive yourself – even when you don’t want to be driven – to get things done.”

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A large natural gas pit fire leaps skyward as firefighters from Belvoir and Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall practice fire suppression at Davison Army Airfield, June 7.

Joint training, Continued from page A1

Above: After training on aircraft fire suppression, members of the Fort Myer Fire Department drain and coil hoses at Davison Army Airfield, June 7. Left: Firefighters enter a burning aircraft cabin during training, June 7 at Davison Army Airfield. Aircraft fires are infrequent, but require immediate response to save lives before the fire spreads.

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CYS Color Run another success By Rick Musselman Sports Editor

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Fort Belvoir youth runners competing in the 10-16 year age division leave the starting gate of the Color Run, Saturday.

Hundreds of children in the Belvoir community got a chance to kick off summer in a colorful way when Child and Youth Services hosted the 4th annual Color Run, Saturday at Outdoor Recreation in the Tompkins Basin area. The event, sponsored and coordinated by MWR and CYS Sports and Fitness, included youth athletes ages 4-16 who took on a series of obstacles amid clouds of colored powder applied by volunteers at each challenge. Participants were hardly

recognizable after crossing the finish line, covered from head to toe with every shade in the rainbow. MWR provided snacks and drinks and racers had a chance to enjoy some arts and crafts activities in the ODR pavilions after the run. For more information about sports and fitness opportunities on post, call Julie Libert, CYS sports and fitness assistant director, 703-805-9138 or visit http://belvoir.armymwr.com/us/ belvoir/programs/youth.

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USALSA downs NGA in soccer season closer By Rick Musselman Sports Editor

U.S. Army Legal Services Agency closed out its FY18 intramural soccer regular season with a dominating, 5-2 victory over National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, June 6 at Fremont Field. USALSA, one of the Big Four units in Belvoir’s annual Commander’s Cup title race that always wraps up the year among the top in overall rankings, kept offensive momentum building from the opening kick to the final whistle, emerging victorious, 5-2. USALSA scorers: Steve Dray (2), Adam Welch (2), Andrea

Saglimbene (1). NGA scorer: Scott Rokes (2), The single-elimination championship tournament between the eight top-seeded teams kicked off Monday and the final is today, starting at 6:05 at Fremont Field. For results, standings and the championship game schedule, visit http://www.quickscores.com/Orgs/ index.php?OrgDir=belvoirmwr. For information about Fort Belvoir’s intramural sports program and the annual Commander’s Cup title race, call Justin Fitzgerald, league coordinator, 703-806-5093. Athletes can also contact their unit representative to sign up and get schedules.

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NGA's Samuel Cole, left, and USALSA's Adam Welch vie for possession of the ball during an intramural soccer season closer, June 6 at Fremont Field.

USALSA’s Steve Dray works the ball into scoring position during his team’s intramural soccer season closer against NGA, June 6.

Timeout Another Miracle on Ice By Rick Musselman Sports Editor In 1980, when the U.S. Hockey Team defeated the Soviet Union in the gold medal round of that year’s Olympic Games in Lake Placid, N.Y., I remember thinking there’d never be another moment in sports so stunning and

earthshaking. At the height of the Cold War, with the U.S.S.R. the four-time defending gold medalists, it was a miracle indeed. Fast forward to 2018. A few weeks ago, I mentioned my optimism (albeit the tentative variety) about the Washington Capitals’ chances of getting past the Tampa Bay Lightning and making it to their first Stanley Cup appearance since the 1997 - 98 NHL season (during which the Detroit Red Wings summarily pulverized them in a 4-0 sweep.)

Well, not only did they get past the Lightning, they dominated the Vegas Golden Knights early in the final round to go into game 5 with a 3-1 advantage. And then it happened. The Caps overcame a 3-2 deficit in the third period of that matchup to take the Stanley Cup trophy, the first victory in this franchise’s history. It’s times like these when words are fairly useless. I think Alex Ovechkin’s primal scream when the game clock ran out said it all.

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MarDet edges 911th TREC in softball By Rick Musselman Sports Editor Fort Belvoir’s Marine Detachment held off a late-game scoring rally from the 911th Technical Rescue Engineer Company to claim a narrow 8 – 6 win in a defense-heavy intramural softball matchup, June 5 at Graves Field. Both squads brought full rosters of talent to the diamond, focusing on besting their opponents’ efforts in the batter’s box. The continually superb fielding paid good dividends through the first three innings, keeping the scoreboard relatively quiet. But MarDet, a serious contender in Belvoir’s Commander’s Cup leagues this year, suddenly unleashed hit-fests in the fourth and fifth innings that kept runners rounding the bags and 911th TREC outfielders scrambling to the fence. By the time the dust settled, the Marines had propelled six runners across the plate and led 6-3. In classic Engineer Company style, the 911th stepped into the batter’s box with a new agenda,

dialing in pitch selection with greatly improved patience and precision. The result—a string of rocketing shots up the middle and a series of scales balancing RBIs to tie the game at 6 heading into the final frame. But, MarDet quickly answered back with a rally of its own, driving in another 2 before retaking the field for the final half-frame and summarily shutting down the Engineers’ comeback efforts in three swift strokes. Final score: MarDet 8, 911th TREC 6. Intramural softball games are played Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at Graves and Pullen Fields through June. For match schedules, results and standings, visit http://www. quickscores.com/Orgs/index. php?OrgDir=belvoirmwr. For information about Fort Belvoir’s intramural sports program and the annual Commander’s Cup title race, call Justin Fitzgerald, league coordinator, 703-806-5093. Athletes can also contact their unit representative to sign up and get scheduling.

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MarDet left fielder, Michael Holder, connects for a massive shot to deep centerfield during his team’s intramural softball matchup against the 911th TREC, June 5 at Graves Field.

Ladies Golf Association of Fort Belvoir Weekly Results Low Putt Tournament –18 Holes - Woodlawn Course June 5- Net Scores First Flight – White Tees 5 Players 1st Place Jasmine Huh, 27

Third Flight – White Tees 3 Players

2nd Sue Nelson, 32

1st Place Ruth Daly, 34

3rd Susan Smith, 34

Fourth Flight – Red Tees 6 Players

Second Flight – White Tees 5 Players

1st Place Gyun Estep, 31

1st Place Gloria Orr, 29 2nd Oksan Hite, 32 911th TREC second baseman, Casey Hallas, stomps the bag for the forced out on MarDet first baseman, Dakotah Carroll, during an intramural softball matchup, June 5 at Graves Field.

3rd (tie) Marlea Moriarty, 34 Sun Corleis, 34

2nd Joyce Palaschak, 35 3rd (tie) Helene McInnis, 36 Margie Hundelt, 36

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Sports and Recreation Briefs the race site on the day of the event starting at 7:30 a.m. Registration is free. For more information call 703-806-4430.

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The Garrison 9-Hole Golf Scramble is today at the Fort Belvoir Golf Club and is open to everyone. Monday is the registration deadline. Tee-off begins at 2 p.m. The Garrison Scramble includes: 9 holes of golf with cart, barbecue after play, range balls, long-drive contest and prizes, for $35 per person. For more information, call 703-806-5902.

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Formation Run – Run to Honor 5K Participate in the Run to Honor Fallen Heroes 5K, Friday. The Run starts at Pullen Field, behind Specker Field House, at 7:30 a.m. after the conclusion of the Formation Run, which starts at 7 a.m. Active-duty military, retirees, DoD civilian employees, and family members are eligible to participate. No registration is required. There will be a Run to Honor sign-in table. This event is free. For more information call 703-806-5368. Volunteers are needed for road guards and water points. If interested, please call 703-806-4647.

Exchange and MWR Fun Run/Walk

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Isla Curley, 18 mos., leads a warm-up dance routine before the start of the CYS Color Run, Saturday at ODR.

Take the challenge and participate in the Belvoir Exchange and MWR Run/Walk, Friday. The run will start at 8 a.m. in front of the Fort Belvoir Exchange. The top 3 finishers will receive a prize. After the run, participate in the AAFES Safety and Health Fair. The run is open to the local Fort Belvoir community. Register at Graves Fitness Center, The Body Shop, Kawamura Human Performance Center, or at

Boater Safety Classes are offered by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 25-08, 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.

Army Ten-Miler Qualifier Fort Belvoir Soldiers and civilians are invited to push their endurance to the limit to earn a slot on the prestigious teams that will represent the installation at the 2018 ATM, Oct. 7 in Washington, D.C. The 2018 qualifier run is June 28, starting at 5:30 a.m. at Mile Marker 0 at the south end of the George Washington Estate parking lot at Mount Vernon. The qualifier will establish the final Open and Mixed Active-Duty (coed) team rosters consisting of eight athletes each, with two alternates, according to the best finish times. For more information call Joe Castro at 703-806-4659.

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2018 Color Run, continued from B1

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Belvoir runners in the 10-16 year age division take on the confidence wall obstacle during the 2018 Color Run.

Genevieve Whitehead, competing in the 10-16 year age division, negotiates the tire obstacle during the 2018 CYS Color Run, Saturday.

Above: Roslyn Morrow, competing in the 7-9 year age division, takes on the tunnel crawl obstacle during the CYS Color Run, Saturday. Left: Runners competing in the 7-9 year age division negotiate the over-under obstacle during the CYS Color Run, Saturday at ODR. For more information about sports and fitness opportunities on post, call Julie Libert, CYS sports and fitness assistant director, 703-805-9138 or visit http://belvoir.armymwr.com/us/belvoir/programs/youth.

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Purple Heart Truck Run begins Monday from Springfield Raises awareness of combat-wounded vets’ mobility needs

On Monday at 9 a.m., the Greater Washington DC Chapter 353 of The Military Order of the Purple Heart hosts a ceremony to welcome the 2018 Purple Heart Truck Run to Springfield, VA., at the American Legion Post 176, as the truck begins its 7,800 mile odyssey across America. The event is in the Legion’s Warrior Café. After a demonstration of the truck and introduction of the drivers, participants will be invited to sign the truck and the public is invited. There are an estimated 1.8 million Purple Heart recipients that were either killed in action, wounded in combat or by an act of international terrorism. Those combat-wounded Service members who have transitioned back to civilian life have made great sacrifices to ensure our freedoms, but they often go unrecognized. The road to recovery and reintegration into their communities can long and difficult for the wounded warriors and their families. The focus of the 2018 “Purple Heart Run” is “Mobility is Freedom.” Sponsored jointly by the Military Order of the Purple Heart and Wounded Warriors Family Support, the Purple Heart Run features a mobility-equipped, 201u Ford F-150 truck, adapted to accommodate combat-wounded veterans who are paralyzed or have lost legs and/or arms. The groups’ belief is that, given the right vehicle for mobility, a combat-wounded veteran will have the freedom to live a productive and quality life with his or her family. Driven exclusively by amputee Veterans, the Purple Heart Run will make its way from coast-to-coast on a 7,800 mile odyssey, rallying communities across America to thank our

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Retired Sgt. Justin Burdette, a Purple Heart recipient from Palm Bay, Fla., is set to receive keys to a mobility-equipped Ford truck that’s leaving Springfield Monday and trekking 7,800 miles to Spokane, Wash., for the Military Order of the Purple Heart National Convention. The truck is co-sponsored by the Military Order of the Purple Heart and Wounded Warriors Family Support. nation’s military veterans and support this great mission. The Purple Heart Run will begin in Springfield, Va., traverses the nation to California and ends in Spokane, Wash., on June 30 at the MOPH National Convention. On its way, the truck, provided by the Wounded Warriors Family Support Foundation, will stop at MOPH chapters to demonstrate the truck’s capabilities and distribute special parking signs that mark spaces to be used exclusively for Purple Heart recipients.

At the end of the run, the keys to the truck will be presented to retired Army Sergeant Justin Burdette, a Purple Heart recipient from Palm Bay, Fla., who was chosen from a nationwide search of eligible and deserving nominees. On June 9, 2013, Burdette was three months into his third deployment to Afghanistan when his platoon received incoming mortar and rocket fire while on a dismounted patrol in Wardak Province. Justin was hit with a 107mm rocket, and the blast caused him to lose both legs below the knees. For his injuries he was awarded the Purple Heart medal. Wounded Warrior Family Support’s mission is to provide support to the families of those who have been wounded, injured or killed during combat operations. Programs include free family retreats; a Caregiver Respite Program and a grant program for qualified combat-wounded veterans who are paralyzed or have lost limbs to buy specially adapted vehicles. The Military Order of the Purple Heart of the U.S.A. Inc., MOPH, was formed in 1932 and chartered by Congress, for the protection and mutual interest of all combat-wounded veterans and active-duty men and women who have received the decoration. Through veteran service, they provide comfort and help to all Veterans and their families, especially those requiring claims assistance with the VA. MOPH programs include VA Volunteer Service; Suicide Awareness; Homeless Veteran Assistance; JROTC Leadership Awards and Scholarships; Americanism, Purple Heart Trail. For more information go to www.purpleheart.org and www.wwfs.org.

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Barden Education Center Barden Education Center hosts a Troops to Teachers briefing June 28, with Charlie Foster from the Troops to Teachers Center at the William & Mary School of Education. Foster will provide a program overview and let people know how to get teaching credentials and licensure. This is the best time for active-duty Service members, who are a year from transitioning and are interested in teaching, to get guidance. Active, Reserve, Guard, DoD civilians and spouses are welcome. The hour-long brief starts at 11 a.m. in Room 106 of Barden, 9625 Belvoir Road, Bldg. 1017. Information is available via e-mail to Tamekii.l.clark-warrington.civ@ mail.mil.

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FALL I registration is open for all on-post schools. Prospective students should contact the school directly. Schools housed at Barden are: Webster University, 703-781-7942 Central Michigan University, 703-360-5336 Northern Virginia Community College, 703-360-8524 University of Maryland University College, 703-781-0059 Old Dominion University, 703-781-8203 Park University, 703-781-8456 A Barden outreach team will be at the Belvoir Exchange July 17, from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., near the food court. Reps from Northern Virginia Community College, Park University and an Army education counselor will be available to answer questions. Virginia Department of Veterans Services

FAST Class - For those who need to increase their GT scores, the next available FAST class is Sept. 4-24, weekdays from 8 a.m. to noon. Register through Barden, 703-805-9264, 9268 or 9267.

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Belvoir Briefs Summer reading kickoff, movie

at the North Post Express and July 10 at the South Post Express. During the pump upgrades, customers can pay for gas inside.

MWR’s Summer Reading Program Kick-off is from 6:30-9 p.m., June 15 at the Library, 9800 Belvoir Road, Bldg. 200. This year’s theme is, “Reading Takes You Everywhere!” Crafts and games start at 6:30, followed by a showing of the movie, Zootopia, at Wallace Theater. The movie lasts less than 2 hours and the event is free. Online summer reading program registration has begun. Read books and log reading minutes and complete activities to earn incentives at the Belvoir Library. Register at https:// fortbelvoirlibrary.beanstack.org/reader365. For more information, 703-805-4244.

Army Warrants professional development The Lord Fairfax Silver Chapter, U.S. Army Warrant Officers Association, has a Warrant Officer Professional Development Luncheon in the Belvoir O Club’s Jefferson Room, at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. Army Reserve Chief Warrant Officer 5 Hal Griffin is guest speaker. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased on the Eventbrite.com website. All active, reserve, and retired warrant officers are invited and encouraged to attend. Info is available from retired Chief Warrant Officer 4 John Scott, chapter president, 502-641-5117.

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As required by the Garrison’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System, MS4, Permit, Fort Belvoir Directorate of Public Works, Environmental Division is accepting comments on the Draft Chesapeake Bay Phase II Total Maximum Daily Load Action Plan until Saturday. The document is available from http:// www.belvoir.army.mil/environdocssection. asp and comments may be submitted via email to usarmy.belvoir.imcom-atlantic.mbx. dpw-enrd-stormwater@mail.mil.

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The Legal Assistance Office is closed for all services Tuesday and reopens Wednesday.

The Belvoir Enlisted Spouses’ Club has a general meeting, Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., at the USO Warrior and Family Center on Belvoir. The group is looking for people to come out and plan events, including Summer Bash, Summer Send-off, and the autumn bazaar. Club members will also discuss club involvement.

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Mike Maden, author of the Jack Ryan series, Tom Clancy Line of Sight, is at the Belvoir Exchange at noon Tuesday.

The Exchange gas stations on Belvoir are getting fuel dispenser upgrades. Customers will be unable to pay at the pump Wednesday

Do you have experience within Prime Power before 2005? Do you recall the FESA or even nuclear eras? If so, the 249th Engineer Battalion – Prime Power wants to hear from you. Battalion historians want to conduct interviews to capture Prime Power history so they can maintain the battalion’s legacy and recognize the deeds and transformations they’ve undergone. Interested people with history and knowledge of Prime Power are asked to send a private message via the 249th Engineer Battalion – Prime Power’s facebook page.

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