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Aviation Brigade civilian earns award for performing Heimlich maneuver By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Dwight Hannah, a supply specialist with the Army Aviation Brigade, was awarded the Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher Distinguished Civilian Humanitarian Service Award July 24, at the Lakota Hangar on Army Davison Airfield for his life-saving efforts. During a Christmas dinner in December, Hannah, a retired sergeant first class, noticed a coworker looking troubled. Hannah followed his coworker to an isolated hallway where the coworker had started choking. Hannah successfully performed the Heimlich maneuver dislodging the food and saving his coworker’s life. Col. Prescott Farris, commander of the Army Aviation Brigade, presented Hannah with the award, saying he’d never seen it given out in his 24 years of service. He said Hannah’s quick action is worthy of a soldier’s medal and shows what it means to take care of each other. Hannah said he learned first aid during his military career
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Col. Prescott Farris, commander, Army Aviation Brigade, presents the Civilian Award for Humanitarian Service to Dwight Hannah at Davison Army Airfield, Tuesday as his wife, Barbara Hannah, looks on. Hannah saved a co-worker’s life by performing the Heimlich maneuver and restoring his breathing in December 2017. and also taught it during the two years he spent as a drill sergeant in the Army. He attributed his quick thinking to the repetition of performing and teaching first aid training.
“It’s a great honor,” he said, adding that he hadn’t sought out any credit for the situation, admitting he hadn’t told many people about what had happened. The only ones who knew were
those who helped keep an eye on the coworker while they were still at the dinner. “I just felt that it was something I had to do for my workmate,” Hannah said. His wife, Barbara Hannah, said she wasn’t surprised by his actions as he was always helping others. “I think it’s well-deserved,” she said. “He doesn’t like to be recognized but I think it’s good for him.” The takeaway from his life-saving act is that he paid attention to his surroundings. “I encourage everyone to make sure you are aware of what’s going on around you. Sometimes we get caught up in our own world … we always have to have situational awareness,” he said. The Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher Distinguished Civilian Humanitarian Service Award was established in 1996 by the secretaries of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, according to the Fisher House website. To receive the award, the recipient should exhibit particular qualities including patriotism, generosity, and selfless dedication.
Belvoir Fire Department helps with Lorton house fire By Garrison Public Affairs Through a long-standing, mutual-aid agreement with host-county emergency services, personnel and equipment from Fort Belvoir Fire and Emergency Services helped extinguish a house fire late Sunday night in Lorton. Shortly after 9 p.m., Belvoir Fire responded to a reported house fire struck by lightning on Fifth Street. Battalion Chief 465 was dispatched to Lorton as Fairfax County Fire crews
arrived on scene, reporting a large, 3-level, single family home with smoke conditions and possible fire in the basement. Further investigation revealed fire inside an interior
wall; on an exterior, load-bearing wall and in flooring between the basement and first floor. Battalion 465 operated for about 2 hours, supervising interior firefighting operations and extensive overhaul work to ensure the fire was extinguished. Two adults and three children were displaced, but no injuries were reported. In addition to Battalion 465, responding county resources were Engines 419, 441, 420, 435, 424 and 411; Trucks 441 and 422; Tower 424; Rescue 419; Medic 419; Battalion 405, EMS406 and the operations deputy chief.
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Garrison commander reflects on time at Belvoir By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Lt. Col. Christopher Tomlinson will hand over his position as Fort Belvoir Garrison commander, during an Aug. 2 change-of-command ceremony. Reflecting on his time here, Tomlinson said he was honored to work as garrison commander with people who were professional and competent. A challenge he had was learning how each garrison directorate did their job, so he could make the right decisions for them, he said, adding that each organization and directorate have critical missions, with priorities that a garrison commander needs to understand. “I just want to make sure I’m learning as much as I can, to make decisions on behalf of them,” he said. There are three takeaways Tomlinson said he had about his time as garrison commander that he will remember. The first is the people and culture at Fort Belvoir. “You have to create the culture of investing in your people. That is foundational,” he said. “If you do that to the best of your ability, you will receive ten-fold, the productivity and morale.” His second takeaway is about security and force protection. “Only with full manning can you provide the installation the security and protection that it needs,” Tomlinson said. “It creates more predictability for our gates. It creates predictability and morale for our guards on the gates, as well as creates force protection,” he said, adding it was a small, but significant, success at Belvoir. The final takeaway revolves around the Belvoir community and increasing resilience. Belvoir will have a new Army Wellness Center, expected to be fully operational within the next year
Lt. Col. Chris Tomlinson, Fort Belvoir Garrison commander, is heading to the Pentagon to work for the Joint Staff. His change of command is Aug. 2. to 18 months, Tomlinson said. “We see that as a physical manifestation of wellness, resilience, community health,” he said. “It’s somewhere people can go and actually get those tools that they need for health-related issues. It’s mostly focused on prevention,” he added. Garrison employees also spoke about working with Tomlinson. “Lt. Col. Tomlinson has provided outstanding leadership and guidance to the Directorate of Public Works over the past two years, as Headquarters Battalion commander, acting garrison commander, and garrison
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commander,” said Chris Landgraf, deputy director at DPW. “He has championed the cause for the Army Wellness Center construction in Building 1259 and his direction resulted in the award of a contract this year. Col. Tomlinson’s enthusiasm for projects and his dedication to improving the infrastructure on Fort Belvoir have helped us execute more than $200 million in ongoing, military construction projects since 2016. “It has been a pleasure and an honor to work for him and he has done an excellent job as the garrison commander. Fort Belvoir
is even more beautiful to see because of his dedication to the installation,” Landgraf said. “I’ve really appreciated working with Colonel Tomlinson,” said Erika Nieves, who works with Belvoir’s Garrison Command Group. “His honesty, words of encouragement and constant understanding are what I’ll miss the most.” Brett Carroll, chief of operations at garrison’s Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security, said, “Colonel Tomlinson is a natural-born leader with a dynamic personality. I am sad to see him go, but happy for him in his next move.” Tomlinson will be moving on to work for the Joint Staff J-2 at the Pentagon. “This is a unique installation with a critical mission,” Tomlinson said about Belvoir. “To be part of the leadership that’s here, to be part of what the future will be here by the achievements that we’ve done … it’s pretty humbling.” To those considering a career in the military, Tomlinson said you have to be passionate and committed to your decision. “It’s not easy and it’s not for everybody,” he said. “That’s where the commitment comes in. You have to have the passion, balanced with what the mission is and the responsibility that we are asking our young people to do. When those meld together, you get that committed, yet passionate, Army Soldier.” Tomlinson thanked the Belvoir community for accepting him as commander. He also thanked the directorates’ leaders. “I will miss them. I am always there for them,” he said. “I feel honored to be part of the Belvoir family. They are truly leaders, and they are truly excellent at what they do each and every day.”
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August is Antiterrorism Awareness Month August is Antiterrorism Awareness Month in the Army. This is the Army’s eighth annual observance of this call to action for Soldiers, civilians, retirees, and family members to be aware of the dangers posed by terrorism and prepared to help combat it. As the online radicalization and mobilization to violence continues to rise, vigilance and awareness remain critical to countering threats. At every awareness event during August, a guest speaker will discuss issues that pertain to the Antiterrorism theme. The speakers who have dedicated time to participate at Fort Belvoir’s events include: Matthew Schrier - An American former, freelance photographer who escaped from al-Qaida, after being captured in December 2012 by an al-Qaida affiliate in Syria, while traveling between Aleppo and the Turkish border, when a vehicle cut across from the side of the road and three men jumped out. He was among a group of kidnapped American journalists held by Syrian jihadis and was eventually held in a series of rebel-controlled prisons in Aleppo. He feigned a conversion to Islam in March 2013, as a survival tactic to get better treatment … a tactic that ended up working. He teaches the Conduct After Capture Class in the Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape Course at Fort Bragg, N.C. Schrier speaks Wednesday, in the morning, for green suiters
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National Night Out – Aug. 7 Pullen Field 5 p.m., Food trucks arrive, event begins 6 p.m., Opening remarks 6:15 p.m., Fire and Rescue cut car Every half hour from 6:15-7:45, K-9 demos Every 15 minutes from 6:30-7:30, Motors demos “National Night Out is an annual, community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer and a better place to live,” wrote Staff Sgt. Keithley Watts, a DES operations sergeant and investigation supervisor. “It gives the community the opportunity to see that police and fire departments are there to assist and protect the community, regardless of the situation that might occur.” Also available at the event is food from several food trucks and child-friendly activities. The first National Night Out took place in 1984, according to the National Association of Town Watch website. Belvoir has been participating in NNO for more than 25 years.
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Army GEOINT Battalion gains new leader By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer The Army Geospatial Intelligence Battalion held a change of command ceremony for Lt. Col. Jacquelyn Barcomb, who relinquished command to Lt. Col. Shannon Helberg, July 18, at William Allder Auditorium at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency on Fort Belvoir North Area. The presiding officer, Col. Dana Rucinski, commander of the National Ground Intelligence Center, said Barcomb had the expertise and experience to command the battalion alongside a phenomenal staff. The battalion’s members were “exceptionally patient” in assisting Barcomb with learning the ropes of her position, Barcomb said. “Our battalion has accomplished so much in two years,” she said. Accomplishments include creating more than 10,000 intelligence products; teaching more than 100 GEOINT courses to the Army and recommending more than 12 Geo-Intelligence
future systems architecture positions to the Army G2, which enhances the Army collection through 2030. Other achievements include having 96 percent of the battalion obtain the GEOINT professional certification. Battalion personnel there received two Engineer de Fleury medals, a Lt. Gen. Samuel D. Sturgis Award, and four Military Intelligence Knowlton Medals. Barcomb thanked the staff and others for their work. She wished the new commander the best of luck and said she’s proud to have the battalion working with Helberg. Helberg brings tactical experience, savvy and hard work to take Barcomb’s place, Rucinski said. Helberg thanked leadership for allowing her the opportunity to command the battalion, saying it will have a lasting impression on her. “For those I have worked for or with -- thank you,” she said to those who supported or mentored her. “I look forward to learning from you,” Helberg said.
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The Michaels Organization awards scholarships By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer The Michaels Organization Educational Foundation awarded 29 scholarships to students from the Fort Belvoir community, July 19 at the Woodlawn Village Community Center. Lt. Col. Christopher Tomlinson, Fort Belvoir Garrison commander, said it was great that The Michaels Organization collaborates with military communities to offer scholarships to students. The organization, “puts their money where their mouth is and provides educational assistance in scholarships ... it’s pretty incredible, and is a symbol of their dedication to the community.” Recognizing students for their academic achievement was an honor for him, Tomlinson added. Molly Milne, a student at Northern Virginia Community College, said she felt ecstatic about getting a scholarship. “We pay out of pocket for school, so its helps out so much,” she said.Milne works while she attends school. After graduating from NOVA, she plans to get her bachelor’s degree and pursue a nursing career. “I was shocked when I got a scholarship,” she said. “I think
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Lt. Col. Christopher Tomlinson, Fort Belvoir Garrison commander, with some of The Michaels Organization Educational Foundation college scholarship recipients, July 19 at Woodlawn Community Neighborhood Center. that it’s super important to apply for everything that you can, because it can make a huge difference.” Recipients of The Michaels Organization Educational Foundation scholarships can reapply each year and can use them for post-secondary
institutions anywhere in the nation. The Michaels Organization Educational Foundation was created by Michael Levitt, CEO and founder of The Michaels Organization. The organization has awarded more than 2,800 scholarships worth more than
$6.8 million, over the last 28 years. This year, the foundation gave 211 scholarships worth $750,000. Belvoir’s part of that equaled $107,500. Overall, since 2013, the organization has awarded 124 students at Fort Belvoir scholarships valued at $407,500.
Another man’s treasure; Thrift Shop key to community, service By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer The Belvoir Thrift Shop offers used goods to the community, and a way for some to earn money through consigning. The shop is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays as well as the first and third Saturdays of the month. Consignments are from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. only. Only those with a valid, U.S. Armed Services ID are able to consign. However, to shop, all you need is access to post and an eye for a bargain. The money from the thrift shop sales benefits the Fort Belvoir community, including through scholarships and grants. In 2017, the thrift shop donated more than $77,000, wrote Jackie Baer, thrift shop community committee
administrator, in a press release. It also gives grants to charities and organizations, including Army Community Service; Warrior Transition Unit; and Child and Youth Services. “Without volunteer support, the Thrift Shop would not be able to continue the scholarship program or its charitable contributions,” Baer wrote. This year, the Belvoir Thrift Shop gave 18, $1,000 scholarships to local graduating seniors and college students. “These awards recognize and honor the scholastic achievements and community service of the winners as well as the contribution their military sponsors have made to our country,” Baer wrote. More than 25 volunteers help at the shop, which opened 68 years ago. It is at 10002 Caples Road, Bldg. 630. For more information about the thrift store, visit www.fortbelvoirthriftshop.org.
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A customer enters the Belvoir Thrift Shop, July 19. Proceeds from the shop on Caples Road benefit the community through student scholarships and grants to local organizations.
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Belvoir youth learn skills from Pittsburgh Steeler By Rick Musselman Sports Editor Nearly 200 children registered with Fort Belvoir’s Child and Youth Services got a unique chance to meet and train with a professional football player, last week at Pullen Field. As part of the Procter & Gamble ProCamps initiative, Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle, Alejandro Villanueva, visited the installation to lead a football training camp. Villanueva, a West Point graduate who served three combat tours in Afghanistan as a captain and was awarded the Bronze Star for valor, hosted a meet and greet and autograph-signing session before giving the participants tips in blocking, passing, receiving and executing plays. For information about upcoming events and youth sports and fitness programs on post, call Julie Libert, CYS sports and fitness assistant director, at 703-805-9138 or visit https://belvoir. armymwr.com/categories/cys-services. Photo by Rick Musselman
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle and Army veteran, Alejandro Villanueva, signs autographs during a Procter & Gamble ProCamps Football Clinic, July 19 at Pullen Field.
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Golf Club hosts annual championship By Rick Musselman Sports Editor Despite unseasonably cool temperatures and periods of heavy rain, nearly 40 golfers took to the fairways and greens of the Fort Belvoir Golf Club’s Gunston Course to compete in the 2018 championship, Saturday. Official results will appear in next week’s edition of the Belvoir Eagle. For information about upcoming tournaments and Golf Club membership, visit https://belvoir.armymwr. com/programs/golf-club or call 703-806-5878.
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Dave Kuhns takes a shot from the fairway during the 2018 Fort Belvoir Golf Club Championship, Saturday.
Vince Harmon executes a short-range putt during the 2018 Fort Belvoir Golf Club Championship, Saturday.
Timeout Golf expertise in the palm of your hand By Rick Musselman Sports Editor I’ve gone on record many times that I simply can’t play golf well, unusual, I suppose, for a man who makes his living
as a sports editor on an Army installation with one of the country’s best courses. This lack of talent has been a particular burden for me because, after covering so many golf tournaments, I’ve concluded that the sport is probably one of the most civilized and elegant of them all. In other words, I think it would suit my kind and obliging personality quite well. Well, a couple days ago, I happened to get on the app store on my cellphone (I know, an act quite in contradiction with all the huffing
and puffing I’ve done about technology). But, an ad popped up for a golf game and the graphics were such that it looked real, in full 3D with realistic movements. So I downloaded it and have been playing it at every opportunity. Indeed, I’ve gotten quite accomplished at it (three holes-in-one already, as well as uncounted birdies). It’s a shame that real golf doesn’t give you unlimited mulligans and the ability to turn the game off and then back on when things go badly.
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911th Engineers claims softball title By Rick Musselman Sports Editor The 911th Technical Rescue Engineer Company successfully defended its title when the unit narrowly defeated 1st Capabilities Integration Group, 17-16, in the FY18 intramural softball championship final, July 19 at Pullen Field. Coming out of the regular season with a solid 10-4 record, the fourth-seed 911th came to the diamond determined to claim back-to-back championship trophies. The defending champs began paving the way to the title bout, by following up a quarterfinal victory over the powerhouse DLA with a semifinal victory over the 1st Information Operation Command. But, the Engineer Company’s journey to the winner’s circle would take a highly specialized approach. Second-seeded 1st Capabilities Integration Group arrived with an equally well-honed game plan that had sharpened throughout the tournament. Exiting the regular season with a 12-2 record, the squad powered its way past current Commander’s Cup champion, Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, in
Final results Champion 911th TREC Runner up 1st CIG 3rd place 1st IO CMD MarDet 5th place 249th Engineer Battalion DLA DTRA NGA Photoby Rick Musselman
Members of the 911th TREC intramural softball team pose with the championship trophy after downing 1st CIG, 17-16 in the FY18 final, July 19 at Pullen Field. the opening round, and followed it up by toppling undefeated top-seed DTRA in the quarters and the ferocious third-seeded Marine Detachment in the semifinal showdown. With the 911th TREC totally committed to earning back-to-back trophies and the 1st CIG dedicated
to establishing itself among the installation’s finest, the stage was set for a major clash. The back-and-forth contest did not disappoint, going seven full innings. The 911th defense held off yet another 1st CIG hit-fest late in the evening to claim the narrow, 1-point victory.
For regular-season results and standings visit http://www. quickscores.com/belvoirmwr. 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, at 703-806-5093. Athletes can also contact their unit representative to sign up and for schedules.
Belvoir Soldiers compete in inaugural MLB All-Star Softball By Rick Musselman Sports Editor Coed teams representing the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force made history, June 13 when they faced off in the championship game of the inaugural All-Star Armed Services Classic intramural softball tournament at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. The event, sponsored by MLB and T-Mobile, was the first major ballpark event of the 2018 Midsummer Classic. The contest, played among active-duty Service members from each branch, began with a preliminary round robin, with the top two teams advancing. Team Army, which included seven players and the head coach from Belvoir, wrapped up the opening round with a strong, 3-1 record, as did the Air Force, setting the stage for a high-octane finale. Consistent results from the batter’s box, combined with precision glove work in the field, propelled Air Force to a 9-2 victory. Despite coming up short on the scoreboard, the Belvoir team saw the contest as meaning a lot more than final results. “This event … when we heard about it, we jumped on it fast,” said Team Army Head Coach, Staff Sgt. Travis Harvey who is assigned to Belvoir. “It’s not every day we get the opportunity to play against the other branches and to have the chance to play at a MLB stadium. The whole team was extremely excited. We knew this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so we gave it our all the whole way.” Harvey added that the squad knew it would have to bring its A-game to the diamond,
Army Team roster Master Sgt. Robert Derifield, Fort Belvoir Staff Sgt. Claudia Harvey, Fort Belvoir Staff Sgt. Jacob Hensal, Fort Belvoir Sgt. Maj. John Horner, Fort Belvoir Private 2nd Class Kaylin McClendon, Fort Belvoir Capt. Meredith Picard, Fort Belvoir Staff Sgt. Chad Setser, Fort Belvoir Staff Sgt. Travis Harvey (Head Coach), Fort Belvoir considering its opponents’ competitive reputation. “Playing against the Air Force was kind of expected. There are always rivals with the other branches. But, when it comes to softball, I believe Air Force is the Army’s biggest,” he said. “Win or lose, we were just grateful to be given this chance to play with and against our brothers and sisters in arms. MLB and T-Mobile were very generous throughout this whole event and I am looking forward to coaching the Army Team once again and bringing home the gold.” Several players got another chance to shine
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under the lights when T-Mobile hosted the Armed Services Classic Home Run Challenge after the championship game. The top two performers earned a chance to hit homers with Major Leaguers during the professional home run competition, held as part of MLB’s All-Star weekend. Fort Belvoir Staff Sgt. Jacob Hensal and Navy’s Russ Newbern advanced and shared the batter’s box with some of MLB’s greatest hitters, including Washington Nationals slugger, Bryce Harper, who ultimately claimed the crown.
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Sports and Recreation Briefs Upcoming 2018 Powder Puff Game Join Army Community Service (ACS) and Fort Belvoir’s Family Advocacy Program at Pullen Field for their 2018 Powder Puff Game, Sept. 12! Fort Belvoir’s Family Advocacy Program Powder Puff Game is dedicated to educating the community on ways to “intercept” domestic violence and sexual assault. Powder Puff Football is a female-specific football game using flag football rules. The game will have two all female teams with 15 players on each team, 10 all male cheerleaders and three coaches, either male or female for both teams. All participants must be age 18 and older. Participants can register either in person at ACS or online at https:// playpass.com/2018PowderPuffGame. The registration deadline is Aug. 17. This event is open to all active duty, Reservists, retirees, dependents, DoD civilians and contractors. For more information, call 571-231-7016.
Intramural Swimming Championship Benyaurd Indoor Swimming Pool will host the 2018 Intramural Swimming Championship Sept. 20 at 5 p.m. There is an organizational meeting Aug. 22 at 1 p.m. at Benyaurd, and the entry deadline is Sept. 7 at 5 p.m. Eligible patrons include active duty and DoD civilians assigned to Fort Belvoir. Contact Benyaurd Indoor Pool at 703-805-2620 for more information.
#BeThere Resilience Team Challenge September is Suicide Prevention Month.
MWR and the Fort Belvoir Suicide Prevention Program will be hosting a Resilience Team Challenge, Sept. 14 at the track and obstacle course behind Graves Fitness Center, 2116 Abbott Road. Build a team of four and, together, conquer a 1600m Relay Race, 22 push-ups and the #BeThere Resilience Obstacle Course. The event is limited to the first 30 teams to register, but everyone is asked to come out and cheer on their battle buddies at the event. The top teams will get prizes. Register online at https://www.raceentry.com/race-reviews/ suicide-prevention-obstacle-course. For more information, contact Millie Frank, Suicide Prevention, 703-805-5529; or Anthony Leon, MWR, 703-806-1093.
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Girls Basketball Training Fort Belvoir Youth Sports and Fitness is offering off-season basketball fundamentals and skills training for girls. This is an opportunity for girls to take their game to the next level by developing skills to compete at a competitive level. The training sessions are free and will include player- specific skills building with emphasis on fundamentals—ball handling, shooting, passing and movement. Games will be played after each training session. Training sessions are at Specker Field House, Tuesdays and Thursdays, through Sept. 27. Start time is 6 p.m. for 60-90 minutes. Email either coach Floyd Edwards or Ed Barfield at edvardsf@msn.com or teamworkdc@ hotmail.com for more information.
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During a heavy downpour, veteran Belvoir golfer, Robbie Williams, sinks a short putt during the 2018 Club Championship, Saturday.
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Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle and Army veteran, Alejandro Villanueva, demonstrates how to provide pass protection as “quarterback,� Lt. Col. Christopher Tomlinson, Fort Belvoir Garrison commander, drops back in the pocket during a Procter & Gamble ProCamps football clinic, July 19 at Pullen Field.
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle and Army veteran, Alejandro Villanueva, shows Caleb Walker, 12, how to protect the ball during a Procter & Gamble ProCamps football clinic, July 19 at Pullen Field.
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Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle and Army veteran, Alejandro Villanueva, throws a pass to a young receiver during a Procter & Gamble ProCamps football clinic, July 19 at Pullen Field.
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle and Army veteran, Alejandro Villanueva, welcomes Belvoir youth to a Procter & Gamble ProCamps football clinic, July 19 at Pullen Field.
Abigail Blair, 11, perfects her ball-carrying skills during a Procter & Gamble ProCamps football clinic hosted by Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle and Army veteran, Alejandro Villanueva July 19 at Pullen Field.
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Mother Nature calls in ecological loan on Earth Overshoot Day By Rosemarie Richard Army Reserve Sustainability Programs This year, Earth Overshoot Day is Wednesday, Aug. 1. Earth Overshoot Day is the date when humans have used more natural resources than our planet can renew in one year, through activities like overfishing our oceans, overharvesting our forests and emitting more greenhouse gases into the atmosphere than our ecosystems can absorb. By the end of 2018, humans will use 1.7 Earths, and Earth Overshoot Day is earlier and earlier every year. Earth Overshoot Day is computed by dividing the planet’s biological capacity (Earth’s supply of ecological resources that year) by humanity’s ecological footprint (humanity’s demand for natural resources that year) and then multiplying that number by 365, the number of days in a year. The day is an estimate and not an exact date. Humans cannot determine with 100 percent accuracy the day we will bust our ecological budget. However, every scientific model used to account for nature’s supply and humanity’s demand shows a consistent trend: we are well over our resource budget. Our debt is
The U.S. Army Reserve has a global presence, and relies on natural resources like energy, water and land to be ready and resilient. So, any threats to our natural resources are threats to our mission. compounding, and the interest is devastating. Concerns like erosion and pollution and events such as food shortages and droughts can have many unfortunate effects on our planet and its residents. They can harm our health, degrade our infrastructure and create civil unrest – to name only a few worldwide impacts. The U.S. Army Reserve has a global presence, and relies on natural resources like energy, water and land to be ready and resilient. So, any threats to our natural resources are threats to our mission. To protect our critical assets and “Move the Date” of Earth Overshoot Day, the Army Reserve implements numerous sustainability initiatives. The Army Reserve promotes energy conservation, increases energy efficiency and invests in renewable energy. For instance, Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif.,
generates more than 30 percent of its electricity from renewable technologies. Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico, generates about 25 percent of its electricity from solar and wind power. The 63rd Readiness Division completed 21 LED projects at John Paul Gaffney Army Reserve Center in Garden Grove, Calif., for a projected savings of 7.5 million kilowatt hours across 3.6 million square feet of building space. The Reserve leverages water conservation and alternative water projects to save resources. To that end, the 63rd Readiness Division has installed drought-tolerant xeriscapes to reduce irrigation at several Army Reserve Centers in California. Pilot projects at Army Reserve Centers in Grand Prairie, Texas and Savannah, Ga., harvest rainwater for vehicle wash and save an estimated 140,000 gallons and 200,000 gallons of potable water, respectively.
Here are some ways anyone can help: ~Reduce your energy use. Set thermostats to 68 degrees in the heating season and 78 degrees in the cooling season, where feasible in areas with high humidity. ~Turn the lights off when you leave a room. Power down and unplug electronics and appliances. ~Replace incandescent light bulbs with energy-efficient ones. LEDs generate as much light as incandescents, but consume less power, produce less heat and last 10 to 20 times longer than their less efficient counterparts. ~Conserve fuel and reduce driving ~Reduce use of hot water. Wash clothes in cold or warm, and wash only full loads of dishes and laundry. Take showers instead of baths. ~Reduce food waste and paper consumption ~Choose local foods, which reduces emissions and transportation costs and are fresher and more nutritious.
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or AIE, Automated Installation Entry, ID are required to register to attend at https:// einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim. cfm?i=392780&k=0168400E7357. Or go to the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Facebook Events Page , and then click on the “find tickets” tab to access the reservation site. If your computer server does not allow you to access the registration site, reservation requests may be e-mailed to usarmy.jbmhh.asa.list. pao-all@mail.mil, with attendees’ full names and a POC’s valid phone number and e-mail address. Information is also available at www.army.mil/JBMHH.
Float on in to Connolly Outdoor Pool at the Officers’ Club to watch Columbia Picture’s Peter Rabbit, Aug. 2. Admission starts at 7:30 p.m. and the movie starts at dusk. The cost is $5 per person. No registration is required, but space is limited. Outside food and drink is permitted, except glass or alcohol. Pool floats are permitted, but, due to safety reasons, “lay floats” may
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Summer Reading Program Track reading and win prizes, while they last. The summer reading program runs until Aug. 18. The last day to collect prizes is Aug. 25. Participants have to register online at https:// fortbelvoirlibrary.beanstack.org/ reader365. For more information, contact the library, 703-805-4244.
Now showing at Wood Theater TODAY Ant-Man and the Wasp, first run, PG-13, 6:30 p.m. Mission Impossible: Fallout, a first-run, PG-13, is the movie through Aug. 3. Show times for that are: FRIDAY, 6:30 p.m. SATURDAY, 3 and 6:30 p.m. SUNDAY, 3 p.m. AUG. 2 and 3, 6:30 p.m. Wood Theater is in Bldg. 2120 on Abbot Road. Adult general admission tickets are $6, $8 for 3D, $8 for first-run movies and $10 for first-run 3D movies. Child tickets are $3.50, $5.50 for 3D, $5.50 for first-run movies and $7.50 for first-run 3D movies. Credit and debit cards may be used for the amount of purchase only. For more information, call 703-806-5237.
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