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Lt. Dan Band rocks Belvoir By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer

The Invincible Spirit Festival, featuring Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band, returned to Belvoir Aug. 31, for another round of music and fun for the whole community. The event also featured Robert Irvine, celebrity chef. “We’ll keep coming as long as we’re needed,” said Sinise, actor and founder of the Gary Sinise Foundation, which entertains people while touring military installations. “That’s the thing. It’s lovely to be able to play for everybody, give everybody a good time and remind them how much they are appreciated, and that’s what we’re

doing here.” The foundation began seven years ago and Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band have performed worldwide in support of military families. The Invincible Spirit Festival last came to Belvoir in 2015. Throughout the years, the foundation has grown to support military families. This is their way of reminding military Service members and family members how important they are to the nation. “We’re able to act as a conduit and take that charity and take that generosity and do some good with it, like reminding our men and women at Fort Belvoir that we’re grateful for what they are doing, we don’t take it for granted and we don’t forget about them.”

9/11 remembrance service Monday Garrison Public Affairs Garrison’s Religious Services Office offers the community a chance to remember the victims of 9/11, honor survivors and families and seek spiritual strength at its 9/11 Memorial Reflection and Service at Belvoir Chapel. The event is Monday from 9-11:30 a.m. Chaplain Col. Bryan Walker, Office of the Chief of Chaplains executive officer, is guest speaker. Everyone is welcome to attend. Before assuming responsibilities as XO, Walker served as personnel director for the OCCh; as Pentagon chaplain from June 2011 to February 2012; and as 3rd Infantry Division chaplain. He deployed in support of Operation Iraq Freedom and served as the Task Force Marne chaplain for Northern Iraq. He’s also served at forts Campbell and Ord and at Schofield Barracks.

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Gary Sinise interacts with singers on stage during a performance by the Lt. Dan Band, Aug. 31 on Pullen Field.

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Save the dates! All these events are open to everyone. Suicide Prevention Month speaker Today 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. CWO4 Clifford Bauman Thurman Auditorium

Hospital exercise Friday, 6 a.m.-1 p.m. Near hospital, Warrior Pavilion and Bldg, 815 Increased emergency personnel

Retiree Appreciation Day Friday 8 a.m.-12:45 p.m., Specker; Vendor/health fair, 1-3:15 p.m., Barden Cake, 3:30 p.m., Exchange 703-806-4551

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Longest serving female CSM speaks for Women’s Equality Day By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Fort Belvoir celebrated Women’s Equality Day, Aug. 30 at the Community Center. Fort Belvoir Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Billie Joe Boersma introduced the guest speaker, retired Command Sgt. Maj. Cynthia Pritchett, the longest serving female command sergeant major. She retired after 36 years of service in 2010. Boersma explained her admiration for Pritchett, who did a lot for women in the military. In 2003, Boersma was at TRADOC headquarters when the call was to be made about the next Sergeant Major of the Army. Pritchett’s name was among the few to be considered. “It wasn’t about me being in the room or who it was,” Boersma said about the excitement she had. “But, it was about hope because at that moment in time, there was a woman on that docket. At that moment, there was so much excitement and hope that we did it — she did it for us. She worked hard for 30 plus years … and we, the world, the Army, were excited.” Pritchett was not selected for the position, Boersma said.

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Historian Amelia Himes portrays suffragist Mrs. Robert “Mimi” Walker during Women’s Equality Day ceremonies at the Fort Belvoir Community Center, Aug. 30.

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Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Cynthia Pritchett, speaks on her Soldier-for-life experiences during Women’s Equality Day celebrations at Fort Belvoir’s Community Center, Aug. 30.

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“We continue to fight today to achieve those great leadership positions and do those things that we were told just 20 years ago that we couldn’t do, but we’re doing them today,” Boersma said. Women’s Equality Day is more than celebrating women, Pritchett said. “It is about commemorating women’s history and, in particular, the passage of the 19th Amendment of the Constitution, which guaranteed women the right to vote,” she said. The success of women’s equality was due to the passion of women and men who advocated for change, Pritchett added. She listed numerous women who advocated for a woman’s right to vote, even risking their safety. They used their voices and traveled rocky roads to rewrite the old rules that were written, by and for men, which were no longer working for our country. The passing of the 19th Amendment was the first step in shaping gender equality, she said. “For women in the military, it was significant because, in 1948, President Harry Truman signed the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act into law,” she said. That Act allowed women to have permanent status in the reserve branches of the military. And, through women’s contributions throughout the country, they have helped establish a stronger and more democratic country. After the events of 9/11, women stepped up, Pritchett said. There were many firsts for women. In Iraq and Afghanistan, two women, Sgt. Leigh Ann Hester and Sgt. Monica Lin Brown, were the first to receive Silver Stars for exceptional valor in close quarters combat. In 2008, now retired Gen. Ann Dunwoody became the first female four-star general. In 2013, Boersma was also the first female brigade combat team sergeant major, Pritchett said. “I’m eternally grateful to the women who came before me and created my opportunities,” she said. “The ones who have done what others said couldn’t be done and have led the way for the trailblazers of today to open more opportunities for the women of tomorrow. But, despite how far we’ve come, we would be neglectful if we didn’t use these achievements to continue the momentum and create more opportunities.”

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Exercise tests emergency, HAZMAT services Garrison Public Affairs A chemical incident at an indoor pool, a victim search and a suspect on the run. These events were all part of a broad scenario that tested Belvoir’s emergency responses during an exercise last week, near Benyaurd Indoor Pool. Belvoir police and fire personnel were dispatched to the scene and immediately began searching for victims, identifying the cause and establishing a perimeter to contain the problem. During their response, a victim reported seeing a man moving quickly away from the area near the time as the incident, which necessitated a BOLO order, or a Be On the LookOut. While officials were looking for the suspect, Belvoir’s gates closed for a short time to give personnel from the Directorate of Emergency Services practical, real-world experience. Belvoir personnel communicated with outside emergency services, including police, fire and hospitals; while keeping higher headquarters informed. “The exercise went as planned,” said Dave Ralston, exercise lead from Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security. “We did well with our communications between agencies, incident report-

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“Exercise exercise exercise.” Danielle Knots, staffer at Benyaurd Indoor Pool, calls Fairfax County 911 to test its ability to route the call to Fort Belvoir Emergency Services and pinpoint the location of the call during an Aug. 30 mass casualty exercise. ing and first responders’ actions on the scene. We met all of our training objectives and validated our emergency action plan with the exercise.” Ralston added the validation came from external evaluators from Letterkenny Army Depot in Pennsylvania and Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Belvoir’s Director of Emergency Services, Frank Hentschel, said,

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“We’re happy with the full-scale exercise, which allowed us to test several critical emergency responses. We also tested our personnel at the gates and our ability to quickly close the gates. This exercise also strengthened our ties with colleagues from outside agencies.” During the hours-long exercise, Belvoir Fire received five emergency calls, not related to the exercise, and

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More than 13K troops, civilians aiding Harvey lifesaving, recovery efforts By Jim Garamone DoD News About 11,000 National Guardsmen have deployed to support the FEMA-led rescue and restoration operations in the region affected by Hurricane Harvey, Defense Department officials said. A total of 1,638 active-duty Service members and 1,254 DoD civilian employees and contractors are also supporting operations in Texas. Another 1,050 Service members are prepared to deploy, if needed. Lifesaving remains the priority for civilian and military officials in the state, but floodwaters are beginning to recede in many areas and resources are being dedicated to recovery operations, officials said. Texas National Guardsmen evacuated 1,109 personnel, rescued 6,283 personnel and helped 5,360 personnel, officials reported. DoD officials said active-duty troops have rescued 2,038 people in the region. Operations continue and U.S. Northern Command has deployed 100 high-water vehicles to Katy, Texas. Northcom has also deployed 87 helicopters, four C-130 Hercules aircraft and eight parares-

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The Virginia Department of Veterans Services is offering benefits assistance to veterans. Currently, VDVS will be at Fort Belvoir weekly, until they can establish a full-time presence and location, said Thomas Herthel, director of benefits services, VDVS. All services are free. A representative will be at Belvoir’s American Red Cross, 9716 Middleton Road, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Wednesdays. Last year, 28,000 claims were filed in Virginia and $3.1 billion in benefits went into Virginia, Herthel said. “It’s really a win-win for our veterans and for the commonwealth,” he said, adding that by getting veterans the benefits they deserve, the veterans are able to afford the things they need and want, which also helps Virginia’s commerce by “injecting that money into the stream of commerce in Virginia.” Virginia has almost 800,000 veterans, Herthel said. Even if you aren’t originally from Virginia or do not live on Belvoir, as long as you are a veteran, you’ll get the assistance needed. “We want to make sure that veterans are getting every benefit that

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Officers’ spouses hosting Super Sign Up Tuesday By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer The Belvoir Officers’ Spouses Club hosts its annual Super Sign Up event for interested spouses, from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Officers’ Club. “A lot of people PCSing in don’t know a lot of people, so it’s a time for spouses to meet new people,” said Annemarie O’Donnell, BOSC 2nd vice president. O’Donnell described the club as a social club but also a fundraising organization. During September, club members are collecting items for the Fisher House. There will be several vendors at the Super Sign Up, including CAMMO and the Fort Belvoir Thrift Store, that support the military community. BOSC offers a range of activities from monthly luncheons and community events to special-interest groups, including a book club, tea time club, and card swap group. The organiza-

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The Belvoir Enlisted Spouses Club also has several events coming up. Their monthly coffee gathering is 10-11 a.m., Tuesday at the USO Warrior and Family Center on Belvoir. Children are allowed. They also participate in the annual Autumn Bazaar the weekend of Oktoberfest at Specker Field House. Information about the enlisted spouses club is available on Facebook page at BelvoirESC. USO Milspouse Coffee Connection is 10-11 a.m. Wednesday at the USO Warrior and Family Center. This is hosted by the USO. Registration is required by Tuesday and children are not allowed. For information, visit https://metro. uso.org/events/coffee-connection-formilitary-spouses-belvoir-120.

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Invincible Spirit Festival at Fort Belvoir

Above: The USO bounce house drew long lines at the Invincible Spirit Festival. Right: Julie Dutchak, with the Lt. Dan Band, performs at the Invincible Spirit Festival on Pullen Field, Aug. 31.

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Above: Gary Sinise, center, invites children to perform with the Lt. Dan Band onstage, Aug. 31. The concert, part of the Invincible Spirit Festival, was sponsored by the Gary Sinise Foundation, USO Metro, Fort Belvoir MWR, WaWa convenience stores and others. Hundreds showed up for the free event highlighting the service of the military community and their family members.

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An aerial shot of Pullen Field shows the crowd at the Invincible Spirit Festival featuring Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band.

Above: Contestants frantically assemble hoagies during the Invincible Spirit Festival last week. Each team had three minutes to build the most hoagies. Above right: Gary Sinise, center, hugs a child as she leaves the stage on Belvoirâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pullen Field. The children were invited to perform with the nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s headline performance of the Lt. Dan Band. Bottom left: The band Stolen Silver with Dan Myers and Levi Britton perform at the Invincible Spirit Festival.

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B Section Soldier overcomes odds after tragedy dashes Olympic dreams By David Vergun Army News Five years ago, then-Sgt. Megan Henry was in peak physical condition and had her sights set on riding her skeleton sled all the way to the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Then, tragedy struck. During training at Park City, Utah, Henry suddenly had great difficulty breathing. Doctors told her she had pulmonary embolism, which is blood clots in the lungs, she said, adding it was triggered by a birth control device she was using. “Lots of young girls who’ve used the device have died,” she added. Doctors told Henry she’d probably never be an athlete again. “It was a very dark time,” she said. Recovery was slow. She was put on blood thinners and could barely walk 10 minutes a day. “I was sidetracked for a year,” she said. But, Henry is a Soldier and a fighter. Instead of thinking about the overwhelming odds of not recovering, Henry said she chose to focus instead on the possibility of making a comeback.

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1st Lt. Megan Henry rides a modified skeleton down a track at the Lake Placid Olympic Training Center, Aug. 24 in preparation for the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea, in February.

Bobsledder drives for perfection as Winter Olympics approach By David Vergun Army News It’s a dog-eat-dog world, said Sgt. Nick Cunningham. “Everyone out here is trying to take each other’s jobs,” said Cunningham, who is both a driver on the U.S. Men’s Bobsled National Team and a Soldier with the New York National Guard. A total of seven bobsled teams are training at Lake Placid, N.Y. But, only the top three U.S. teams in this year’s World Cup standings get to represent the U.S. in the XXIII Olympic Winter Games in February in PyeongChang, South Korea. Photo by David Vergun

Sgt. Nick Cunningham, bobsled driver, poses beside the summer push track at Lake Placid, N.Y., Aug. 23.

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Timeout Un-cool shoes By Rick Musselman Sports Editor Last week, it occurred to me that, of all the sports I’ve addressed in this column—from the mainstream ones like football, baseball, basketball and soccer; to the more peculiar, like cheese rolling, toe wrestling, bed racing and, of course, the annual wife-carrying contest—I’ve never touched on bowling. It’s odd in that we have a bowling center right here on post and, from what I’ve seen, it’s a regularly happening place. Many years ago, I bowled all the time, despite being pretty terrible at it. Indeed, I was quite pleased if I broke 100. Still, I stuck with it and, at one point, I actually went out and bought my own ball. My scores remained around 100, but I still liked the challenge. Plus, bowling alley food is just about the finest fare in the sports world and that alone was enough to keep me coming back at least one evening a week. But then I got to wondering why I gave it up, and after serious thought I realized it was because I’d gotten old and wise enough to grasp how incredibly un-cool those special shoes were (and, unfortunately, still are). I’ve yet to meet anybody who walked with any pride or self esteem while wearing that funny, tri-colored footwear. I mean, nobody looks good in them, unless you’ve got a plaid smoking jacket and polka dot slacks to go with them. Now, one of the reasons I bought my own bowling ball was because the rental ones are just a little ordinary looking (usually basic black, lime green or Tums orange). Well, I had this thought back then that the same situation might be the reason why rental shoes looked so goofy. I mean, bowling alleys aren’t going to spend much money on shoes they rent to hundreds of people a month. So I thought you had to buy your own to get some normal looking ones. Well, guess what—the ones in sporting goods shops are just as funky looking as the ones you rent. I’m just surprised somebody hasn’t come up with a better design for bowling shoes, because what’s out there now could make even Mike Tyson, Floyd Mayweather or Evander Holyfield look harmless.

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Army athletes eyeing Toronto’s Invictus Games By Whitney Delbridge Nichels Warrior Care and Transition When Team Army played in Chicago for the 2017 DoD Warrior Games, one thing was for sure: they came ready to play. All of their hard work and training was worth its weight in bronze, silver and gold. Team Army won a total of 115 medals during the eight-day competition. Thirty-eight athletes from numerous cities and states competed on behalf of team Army in swimming; cycling; archery; shooting; field; wheelchair basketball; sitting volleyball and—the team’s strongest sport overall, yielding more than 35 medals, track. Army athletes showed their strength in numbers during team competition, winning gold in wheelchair basketball and compound archery and taking silver in sitting volleyball. Sgt. Christy Gardner, who became a Warrior Games stand out winning 11 medals, says it feels great knowing that all of their hard work paid off. “It’s such an amazing and rewarding experience that I wish more veterans get to try,” Gardner said. More than 200 athletes representing Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and the United Kingdom and Australian Armed Forces took part in the seventh annual Games. The friendly rivalry between teams continues as Gardner looks

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Army athletes Staff Sgt. Altermese Kendrick, Spc. Stephanie Morris and Sgt. Brandi Evans celebrate their medal wins at the 2017 DoD Warrior Games. Morris and Evans are representing the U.S. team at the 2017 Invictus Games in Toronto at the end of the month. ahead to next year’s Warrior Games at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. “It would be awesome for Army to take top honors away from Air Force on their home turf,” Gardner said. With the Warrior Games behind them, several Army athletes are

turning their attention to the 2017 Invictus Games in Toronto, which run Sept. 23-30. The third annual event has brought together more than 550 competitors from 17 nations for eight days of fierce competition. The U.S. Team includes competitors from

all service branches and Special Operations Command. To see the full list of Army athletes or more about the Invictus Games, visit http://wct.army.mil/ pressRoom/articles/U_S_Army_athletes_named_to_U_S_Team_for_ the_2017_Invictus_Games.html

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File photo by Rick Musselman Mr. Roscoe retrieves the ball during the 2016 MWR Pooch Plunge, Sept. 10 at Fort Belvoir’s Connelly Outdoor Pool Complex. The 2017 event is Saturday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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Barbara Henry, in the pink with camera, right, watches as her daughter, 1st Lt. Megan Henry, pushes a modified skeleton down a track at the Lake Placid Olympic Training Center, Aug. 24.

Soldier overcomes odds, continued from page B1 Henry said that, besides having the support from her family, she also had support from her Army family. Coaches and therapists at the World Class Athlete Program at Fort Carson, Colo., helped with her recovery. “They were extremely supportive of me,” she said. Today, Henry is ranked fifth in the U.S. and 25th internationally in the skeleton event and said she believes she has a good shot at making it to Team USA in January, despite the fact that only two women out of field of 20 will be picked. Making the team depends on four races between now and then, two in Lake Placid, N.Y.; and two at Calgary, Canada. Henry said her biggest challenge today isn’t the physical or psychological aspect of the training. It’s getting enough calories to replace those she’s burned. “I struggle with gaining weight,” she admitted. “People say ‘you’re lucky to have that problem’ and I’m like, ‘I’m really not.’” To bulk up, besides eating, Henry blends food together in drinks. But it’s still not fun, she noted. Henry said she wishes more Soldiers were aware of the WCAP program and the many sports Soldiers can compete in. When Soldiers think Olympics, many think of running or shooting, she said. They don’t know there are sports like skeleton. In fact, some people have never even heard of skeleton, she said, describing the sport as sledding headfirst down a curvy mile-long track, faster than 80 mph. The same track is shared by luge and bobsled competitors, she added, some of whom are also Soldiers in the WCAP program. Henry had words of advice for Soldiers who think they might want to get into the WCAP program. “If you have a sport you think you’re good at, go to the WCAP site, look up the standards and see if you can make it,” she encouraged.

1st Lt. Megan Henry chats with a fellow athlete at the Lake Placid Olympic Training Center, Aug. 24. She’s preparing for the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea, in February. Other advice: “Be patient. Never give up. I may not have been the strongest or stand-out athlete, but I think if you are dedicated and work really hard, the doors will open for you. Believing things will work out for you is huge.” She added: “It’s amazing to have brothers and sisters around the world supporting you. It’s a tremendous honor. Even though we’re athletes, we do think of you all the time.” Henry’s biggest fans, she said, are her parents and brother. Her mom, Barbara Henry, was at the Lake Placid Olympic Training Center, cheering her daughter on as she trained. Her father is also a huge fan, her mom said. When she first started out in the sport, he built a wheeled skeleton for her that she could use to practice on the streets of Roxbury, Conn., her

hometown. Barbara Henry said she’s not surprised at her daughter’s success. “She’s always been very focused and determined. She’s also a very good person.” Perhaps some of mom’s drive and determination was inherited by her daughter. Barbara Henry is the first selectman of Roxbury, a title equivalent to mayor. Besides training for the Winter Olympics, Henry has been pursuing a master’s degree in military intelligence at American Military University, which she completed last month. Also in August, she was promoted to first lieutenant. She received her commission to second lieutenant after attaining the rank of staff sergeant. Currently, Henry is a reservist, stationed at Fort Devon, Mass.

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Sgt. Nick Cunningham, bobsled driver, pushes a modified bobsled at Lake Placid, N.Y., Aug. 23.

Bobsledder prepares for the Winter Olympics, continued from page B1 It’s a big responsibility to serve as pilot, or driver, on a bobsled team, Cunningham said. “I can get someone killed in this sport,” he said. “You’re basically going down a twisting mile-long track at 90 mph, with no seatbelt. We go flat out. We don’t touch the brakes until we reach the bottom.” Cunningham described the training process, which begins months and even years before the Winter Olympics. During the summer, there’s no ice track to practice on. Instead, a push track at the Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid, is used. It’s basically a railroad track with a modified bobsled frame on railway wheels. Because the track is straight, it’s not necessary to steer. Instead, the teams use the push track to practice getting their sled up to speed. It’s all about getting a good start, Cunningham said. Every team member, including the driver, is involved in helping the sled gain momentum at the start of the race. “We need to move that 300-pound sled 50 meters in about 5 seconds,” he said, emphasizing the importance of having a good start. That push training is accompanied with a lot of Olympic-type weightlifting moves in the gym and sprints on a track, which is adjacent to the push track. In other words, a lot of explosive power training is involved. Besides power training, there’s a bit of choreography that goes with the sport. “You want to ensure you’re running at full speed, not chopping your steps, because all veloc-

ity needs to be going forward,” Cunningham said. That choreography also involves good teamwork, with everyone getting in step, he said. It’s the driver’s job to ensure that the team is working well together and is “loading” when they’re supposed to, meaning piling on the bobsled after the push phase. “I need to put a team on the hill that can compete,” he said. “Otherwise, my Olympic shot is over. Less than a tenth of a second separates the winners from the losers.” Once the pushing phase is done, most of the rest of the work falls on the shoulders of the driver, he said. While Cunningham is steering, the job of the others on the bobsled is to basically stay put and keep in synch with the sled. “They’re trying to be fluid with the sled,” he said, meaning ever so slightly adjusting their posture with the sled as it hits the curves. The Olympic teams won’t be named until January. Until then, the bobsledders will participate in eight World Cup races: two in the U.S.; one in Canada; three in Germany; and one each in Austria and Switzerland. Every track is different, Cunningham said. So, before each race, the athletes study each track and do practice runs. For Cunningham, this means concentrating on hitting his marks, which are called steering points. As for the PyeongChang track, he said, all of the bobsledders have already visited it and have studied it meticulously. “I went to South Korea and took notes on the

track,” he said. He said he found the track in South Korea has difficult, unique curves that require intense situational awareness. “You have to be perfect all the way down,” he said. The second curve is the hardest, he said. “It’s where you can go from first place to last, if you miss your mark.” With a lot of newbies practicing to make Team USA, Cunningham is considered a veteran, since he’s already competed in two Winter Olympics. Cunningham started bobsledding in 2008 and was immediately selected as an alternate for the World Cup team. In 2010, he made his first Olympic team in Vancouver, Canada, as a brakeman for Capt. Mike Kohn before making the transition to a driver. Today, Kohn, a Soldier with the Virginia Army National Guard, is his coach. Along the way to the two Winter Olympics, he picked up a number of gold, silver and bronze medals in the various World Cups. Cunningham said he joined the Army after hearing about the opportunity to participate in the World Class Athlete Program, shortly after his first Winter Olympics. As an activated Soldier, he said he still has to qualify with annual weapons and physical fitness training. His job is a 12W, carpentry and masonry specialist. The Army training he received, he said, was excellent, and he feels confident that, with the knowledge and experience he acquired, he could build his own house if he wanted. Cunningham lives in Lake Placid and his hometown is Monterrey, Calif.

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Sports and Recreation Briefs This week Pooch Plunge Connelly Outdoor Pool invites all socialized dogs to a Pooch Plunge Pool Party to close out the summer. The event is Saturday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Connolly Outdoor Pool Complex at the Officers’ Club, 5500 Schulz Circle. There are contests occurring throughout the day which will include a dog ice cream eating competition, best dog trick and best dog costume. The cost is $3 per dog. No registration required. Call 703-8052620 for more information.

Get Golf Ready clinics The Fort Belvoir Golf Club offers group golf clinics for beginners that will cover everything needed to get started. Learn to play golf in a fun, casual environment. The cost for the clinic is $100 for five sessions. Clinics are either Tuesdays or Thursdays (2 separate groups) for five weeks. Start date is today. Call the Golf Shop, 703-806-5878, to register or for more information.

Intramural Swimming Championship Benyaurd Indoor Swimming Pool will host the 2017 Intramural Swimming Championship, Sept. 21 at 5 p.m. The entry deadline is Friday at 5 p.m. Eligible patrons include active duty and DoD civilians assigned to Fort Belvoir. Call Benyaurd Pool, 703-805-2620, for more information.

Be There Resilience Team Challenge September is Suicide Prevention Month. MWR and the Fort Belvoir Suicide Prevention Program will be hosting a Resilience Team Challenge, Sept. 22 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 Be There Resilience Obstacle Course. Rain location will be inside Graves Fitness Center. The first 70 teams to register will get a free event T-shirt. Prizes will be awarded to the top overall teams. Register online at https://www.raceentry.com/ race-reviews/suicide-prevention-ob stacle-course. For more information, contact Milagros (Millie) Frank, Suicide Prevention, at 703-805-5529 or Andrea Allen, Prevention Supervisor at (703) 805-1093.

Upcoming Fort Belvoir Golf Club Member-Guest Tournament The Golf Club invites everyone to participate in the 2017 MemberGuest Golf Tournament, Sept. 23 - 24. This is a 2-person team event played over 36 holes on both courses. Gunston Course will be played Sept. 23, and the Woodlawn Course will be played Sept. 24. A full breakfast is included for both days, along with

a tournament party with great food on Saturday, and a BBQ at the clubhouse for the awards ceremony on Sunday. On both days, participants will enjoy a hole-in-one contest; closest-to-the-hole contests on all par-3 holes; and hamburgers, hot dogs and beverages will be available during tournament play. The entry fee is $200 per team ($100 per person) and the sign up deadline is Sept. 17, at 6 p.m. For more information, contact the Golf Club at 703-806-5878 or visit belvoir.armymwr.com.

Party on the Patio: Tailgate on the Patio Join the Golf Club for a Party on the Patio, Sept. 29, 4 – 9 p.m. Patrons are encouraged to represent their favorite teams by wearing jerseys. Enjoy music, drinks and food specials, including chicken wings (10) for $10, sliders with cheddar served with fries for $10, nachos all the way for $7, brownies (2) for $2, and specialty drinks. Along with food specials, patrons are welcome to order from the regular Niblick’s menu. During every Party on the Patio, you can also enjoy free golf lessons, 4 - 6 p.m., a putting contest and a chipping contest. The last Party on the Patio will be Oct. 13 with the theme “Oktoberfest Warm-up.”

MWR and Fort Belvoir Community Hospital Breast Cancer Awareness 5K October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. MWR and the Fort Belvoir Community Hospital invite the Belvoir community to a 5K Run/ Walk, Oct. 21 to raise awareness for breast cancer and show support for those affected. Breast cancer affects over 200 thousand patients annually, and early detection is an important element of improving survival. The race will start at 8 a.m. and conclude with a Fort Belvoir Community Hospital presentation. The start and end location will be the Fort Belvoir Community Hospital. Eligible participants include military, DoD civilians, retirees, and family members. This is a free event and participants can register online at https://www.raceentry.com/races/ mwr-fbch-breast-cancer-awareness5k/2017/register or in person at Graves Fitness Center, the Body Shop or Kawamura Human Performance Center. Call 703-806-4430 for more information.

Swim Lessons Benyaurd Indoor Pool will be offering fall and winter swimming classes. Morning classes will be Mondays and Wednesdays, Oct. 2 – 23; and evening classes will be Tuesdays and Thursdays, Oct. 3 – 24. In November, morning classes will be

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Sports and Recreation Briefs continued Mondays and Wednesdays, Nov. 1 – 20; and evening classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, Nov. 2 – 21. In December, classes will be Monday and Wednesday mornings, Dec. 4 - 20 and Tuesday and Thursday evenings, Dec. 5 - 21. Times for classes are varied by skill level. Lessons will be for 3 weeks, totaling 6 classes. Lessons are $80 per student and all sign-ups must be done in person at Benyaurd Indoor Pool. Space is limited and slots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration for October lessons is open Sept. 18 – 29. For additional information, call Benyaurd Indoor Pool, 703-805-2620, or visit the aquatics page on Belvoir.armymwr.com for full details.

American Red Cross Lifeguard Class Benyaurd Indoor Pool offers American Red Cross Lifeguard Classes. Class dates are Nov. 3 – 5 and 10 – 12; Jan. 19 – 21 and 26 – 28; Feb. 9 – 11 and 16 – 18; March 9 – 11 and 16 – 18; and April 13 – 15 and 20 – 22. Registration opens Sept. 25 and closes when spaces are full. The cost is $275 for the class and includes ARC Certification and all materials. Visit www.Belvoir.armymwr.com or call Benyaurd Pool, 703-805-2620, for class pre-requisites or more information.

Turkey Trot 5K/10K The Turkey Trot 5K/10K is Fort Belvoir’s premier race of the year and will be held on Nov. 18. The race will start at 9 a.m. and conclude with an awards ceremony at approximately 10:30 a.m. The race will start and end at 14th Street and Middleton Road. Register online at https://belvoir.armymwr.com/pro grams/fitness-facilities or in person at Graves Fitness Center, the Body Shop or Kawamura Human Performance Center. The cost is $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the run. Eligible participants include all active-duty Soldiers as well as Mobilized/ADOS National Guard/ Reserve Component Soldiers, DoD civilian employees and installation visitors. Call the Graves Fitness Center at 703-806-5368 for more information.

In progress Pick-up dodgeball Sports and Fitness invites the Belvoir Community to participate in a new, pick-up dodgeball league at Wells Field House. Dodgeball will be played Wednesdays, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Wells, 1810 Goethals Road. All skill levels welcome. This program runs through September, or longer, depending on popularity. For more

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Associate passes now available at the Golf Club Fort Belvoir Golf Club offers the opportunity to become affiliated with the “Flagship Golf Facility” of the United States Army through the Associate Pass Holder program. It is a great way to get many of the benefits of being a member of a golf club, without the upfront costs involved. The annual fee of $120 includes no initiation fees, no food and beverage minimums, annual gate pass, priority tee times and participation in member events. For more information, call the Golf Club at 703-8065878.

Sports and Fitness offers weight management, high-intensity strength conditioning, and functional training programs at the Kawamura Human Performance Center. Their staff is certified to assist and educate patrons on reaching their fitness goals. They offer exercise prescriptions, body-composition assessments, micro-fit assessments, functional movement system screens, and muscular endurance tests. They also offer competitive rates for solo or group sessions. Prices are available online at Belvoir.armymwr.com or call Kawamura Human Performance Center at 703-806-4430.

Registration open for 24/7 Sports and Fitness is offering a Graves Fitness Center fun, energetic and motivational free access FIT Team

workout every Tuesday and Thursday, 6-7 p.m. at Wells Field House, 1810 Goethals Road. Fit Team work outs are tailored to all fitness levels and focused on burning fat and building lean muscle. Class is open to all Service members and their families (ages 16 and older), DoD civilian employees and contractors. Classes provided by Global Expansion Team International Health Coach Damon Stewart. For more information call 210-776-4045.

Graves Fitness Center is accessible to registered Fort Belvoir community members, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Sign up for allaccess passes is now underway and gym patrons wishing to utilize the facility after normal operating hours need to register their Common Access Cards to allow entry. Registration is not necessary if accessing during normal operating hours. For more information call Graves Fitness Center at 703-806-5368.

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File photo by Rick Musselman Warrior Transition Battalion shooting guard, George Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neal, works the ball inside during a wheelchair basketball matchup at Specker Field House. The National Wheelchair Basketball Association hosts the Operation Rebound training camp through Sunday at Wells Field House.

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Professor donates blood to say thanks By Donna Onwona Armed Services Blood Program Every region the Armed Services Blood Program operates in has its own, unique demographics, whether it be predominantly Army, Navy, Air Force or Marines. The National Capital Region is unique in that it has even greater diversity, in the support of the ASBP mission coming from all services but a diverse civilian population, including many immigrants from every corner of the world. Dr. Gawdat Bahgat, a professor with National Defense Universities Near East –South Asia Center for Strategic Studies, is a regular donor at NDU’s ASBP blood drives and exemplifies the diversity of area blood donors. NDU, at Fort Lesley McNair in Washington, D.C., has joint warfighters, national security leaders, the student body and faculty all coming from military services in the U.S. and around the world. Bahgat, a multi-gallon donor, came to the U.S. from Cairo in 1985 to complete his Ph.D. at Florida State University. As his career progressed, he made a point to donate blood as often as possible.

“This was my way of giving back and thank the U.S. for the opportunity I’ve had,” Bahgat said. Bahgat has been in his current position with NDU since 2009 and regularly donates to ASBP blood drives there. “I am proud to be a U.S. citizen and to be able to serve our military,” he said. “The U.S. has given me a lot of opportunity and this is my way to give back, not only as a citizen, but as a Muslim American.” Even with his demanding schedule as a professor, Bahgat has found time to donate nearly 10 gallons of blood throughout the years and strongly encourages all who are able to donate blood. “When I came to the U.S., I worked at (a fast food restaurant) and now I am a professor at a prestigious Department of Defense university,” he said. “I am blessed, I am healthy, and it is an easy way to give back and support our military. Blood saves lives and it’s a great feeling to be able to help other people.” Since 1962, the ASBP has served as the sole provider of blood for the U.S. military. As a tri-service

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Dr. Gawdat Bahgat, a professor at National Defense University, donates blood with the Armed Services Blood Program at NDU’s blood drive, Aug. 31 at Fort Lesley J. McNair in Washington, D.C. The next ASBP blood drive on Fort Belvoir is 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Sept. 25 at the Belvoir USO Warrior and Family Center. Online appointments are available at militarydonor.com, with USO as the sponsor code.

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Army Criminal Investigation Command warns of disaster fraud scams By US Army CID The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command is cautioning the Army community to be on the lookout for charitable schemes and scams associated with “disaster fraud” donations. With these scams, criminals will use manmade or natural catastrophes, such as the recent damage and flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey, to get individuals to donate to charities claiming to support affected victims. Some of these organizations are fraudulent or misleading at best, because they do not have the infrastructure to support the affected disaster area. Disasters can also lead to an increase in fraudulent fundraisers, monetary and charitable donations scams, and scammers will use various methods to seek “charitable donations.” According to CID officials, scammers exploit those wishing to assist people in need by soliciting fictitious charitable donations, making phone calls, sending fraudulent emails or creating phony websites to solicit contributions or personal information resulting in identity theft. Do not respond to unsolicited email (spam), links or attachments from these fake groups because in addition to stealing your identity, these

links may also contain computer viruses and/or hijack your computer files for ransom, CID agents warn. Special Agents from CID recommend that people who want to give do research before donating. Ask detailed questions about the charity or organization, which includes basic information such as their name, address, telephone number, and if the charity is registered. Also request proof that a contribution is tax deductible or if the organization is tax exempt. Be cautious of out of state organizations -- especially if their address is a post office box. Officials also urge would-be givers to ensure monies are donated to trustworthy organizations and to make contributions directly to known and verified organizations rather than relying on a third party to do so. If you decide to donate, go directly to the organization’s website and do not donate using a link that has been sent via email or social media, CID advises. Be sure to check the organization’s verification. Most sites use a check mark behind the name to let you know that you are on or viewing a verified account. For more information on CID or to report a felony-level crime or provide information concerning a crime, contact your local CID Office or the Military Police or visit www.cid.army.mil.

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Suicide prevention, SHARP presenting documentary Garrison Public Affairs Belvoir’s Army Substance Abuse Program’s Suicide Prevention Office and SHARP, or Sexual Harassment/Assault Response & Prevention, host the Netflix documentary, Audrie & Daisy, at 9 a.m. Sept. 14 in Thurman Auditorium. Afterward, a SHARP and suicide prevention panel of experts will continue the discussion. People who go get Part II SHARP annual training credit.

Information is available from the SHARP Resource Center, 703-806-0615. The SHARP office needs 20 volunteers to set up and take down The Monument Quilt, from 7:30-9:30 a.m. and from 2-3 p.m. Sept. 14. Potential volunteers are asked to e-mail Tasha.n.venters.civ@mail.mil. Everyone is also invited to view The Monument Quilt, Sept. 14, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. on Long Parade Field, in front of Garrison headquarters, Flagler Road. The quilt provides a public healing space by and for rape and abuse survivors.

Belvoir Briefs LRC closure

The Logistics Readiness Center, LRCBelvoir, is closed Sept. 14 so personnel can attend organization day. The center reopens Sept. 15.

Tax volunteers needed

The Fort Belvoir Legal Assistance Office is seeking volunteers to help prepare state and federal income taxes for the January season. Volunteers get training and a chance to help out the military community. Monthly training sessions are conducted through December, 703-805-4370.

Catholic women

A welcome meeting for the Catholic Women of the Chapel is at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Woodlawn Chapel. People who go can learn about this year’s faith study. Child care will be provided.

Military history club The Saint Martin Military History Club begins it’s monthly dinner/lecture series at the Belvoir Officers’ Club Tuesday. The club meets the second Tuesday of each month, beginning with cocktails at 6 p.m., followed by dinner and a military history presentation at 6:30 p.m. Some lectures scheduled this year include: WWII on the Homefront; The Battle of Verdun; The 100 Years War; WACs in WWII, a Middle East update and others. The cost is $23, with choice of entrée and tip. No-shows still have to pay. Interested people may contact Ron Narmi, 703-780 0727, rnarmi@aol.com; or Bill Saavedra, billjas@aol.com, 301-847 0298.

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