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Headquarters Battalion welcomes new CSM By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Belvoir’s Headquarters Battalion held a change of responsibility, Tuesday in Thurman Hall, as Command Sgt. Maj. Richard Carullo relinquished his position as command sergeant major to Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Cleveland. Events such as changes of command and responsibility often bring mixed emotions, said Lt. Col. Christopher Tomlinson, Headquarters Battalion commander. As one person leaves their position, another person takes their place. He called Carullo someone who is a quiet and calm professional with a number of achievements under him. Carullo supervised and managed Combatives training of more than 500 Soldiers in the garrison. The unit also received many accolades during the U.S. Army Combatives Tournament, he said. “The impact and influence of all these achievements, and many more, have truly provided positive results to those in our organization, which have been focused on the development and the care to these Soldiers and their families,” Tomlinson said. Tomlinson thanked Carullo for his many contributions to the battalion. Carullo thanked many people, including past and current garrison commanders and sergeants major for their influence and help during his time as battalion command sergeant major. He described the battalion as a unique organization that supports the Belvoir community, and said he was grateful for his experience as a noncommissioned officer. He credited teamwork for the accomplishments during his time as command sergeant major. “No one is more professional than I. I am a noncommissioned officer, a leader of Soldiers,” he said, recit-
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Incoming Headquarters Battalion Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Cleveland addresses the audience during Change of Responsibility ceremonies Tuesday in Thurman Auditorium, replacing Command Sgt. Maj. Richard Carullo.
ing the Army’s NCO Creed. “As a noncommissioned officer, I realize that I’m a member of a time-honored corps, which is known as the backbone of the Army. I’m proud of the corps of noncommissioned officers and will, at all times, conduct myself so as to bring credit upon the corps, the military service, and my country – regardless of the situation which I find myself in.” Tomlinson welcomed the new command sergeant major, whom he described as having a “tremendous
Incoming Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Cleveland, left, accepts the guidon from Lt. Col. Christopher Tomlinson during Headquarters Battalion Change of Responsibility ceremonies in Thurman Auditorium, Tuesday. reputation.” “We know you have what it takes and are up to the challenge,” Tomlinson said, adding he looks forward to working with Cleveland. Cleveland said he has big shoes to fill. However, he said he also looks forward to maintaining established
relationships, while forging new ones. “Nancy and I are ecstatic that we are here at Fort Belvoir. I am humbled and grateful for the opportunity that I have been given to join the garrison Headquarters Battalion team,” Cleveland said.
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Bulldogs dominate field, claim victory over Arlington
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The Belvoir Bulldogs defensive line awaits the snap during the team’s FCYFL 80-pound Central Division matchup against the Arlington Admirals.
Belvoir Bulldogs quarterback, Aiden Alanis, 11, breaks an Arlington Admirals tackle and charges for the end zone during a FCYFL 80-pound Central Division matchup, Saturday.
Belvoir Bulldogs running back, Hayes Clayton, 11, breaks into open field during his team’s FCYFL 80-pound Central Division showdown with the Arlington Admirals. The Belvoir Bulldogs defense swarms an Arlington Admirals ball carrier during the team’s FCYFL 80-pound Central Division matchup, Saturday at Pullen Field.
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Employment Awareness Month Provided by Equal Employment Opportunity Office October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month, is a chance to reaffirm the Defense Department’s commitment to recruit, retain and advance people with disabilities throughout our workforce and to recognize the important contributions American workers with disabilities make every day. The Labor Department’s Office of Disability Employment Policy, ODEP, has chosen the theme, “Inclusion Drives Innovation.” National Disability Employment Awareness Month began Aug. 11, 1945, with the signing of Presidential Proclamation 2664 stating, “Whereas the people of this National [sic] are determined to foster an environment in which those of their fellow citizens who have become physically handicapped can continue to make their rightful contribution to the work of the world and can continue to enjoy the opportunities and rewards of that work.” In 1947, the White House designated a committee to promote
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Civilians getting phased-in, new performance evals Fort Belvoir is implementing the Defense Performance Management and Appraisal Program as the Army transitions from the Total Army Performance Evaluation System. Belvoir started transitioning GS employees during the summer. Once transition into the new system is complete for GS-13 to GS-15-level employees, GS-9 through GS-12 will enter the system starting Nov. 1. GS-1 to GS-8 employees will then transition next year. The program will have three ratings: outstanding, fully successful and unacceptable. Employees will be on the same appraisal cycle, which is from April 1 through March 31. Three, formal face-to-face discussions are required under this program. Those discussions are the initial performance plan meeting, progress review and final performance appraisal. Employees must be given a chance to give input on their performance and employers are encouraged to use awards and recognition options. This is part of the Defense Department’s New Beginnings initiative as a result of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2010. According to the Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service, this new program will provide “significant improvements to DoD Human Resource practices and policies.”
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A Haunted House staffer takes a group photo before they enter the Legends of Halloween Haunted House, Oct. 14. The attraction is intended for teens and adults, with children 10 to 12 requiring adult escorts.
The Fort Belvoir Haunted House is open to all DoD ID/Military Card Holders and their Guests, Installation Visitors and the General Public. All regular Military/DoD Card Holders and their Dependents have direct access. One eligible DoD ID Card holder is required per vehicle entering Fort Belvoir for the event. Children ages 12 and younger need to be accompanied by an adult at all times. Non-Military/DoD Visitors require a valid state driver’s license and must enter Fort Belvoir through the Tulley Gate Visitors Center, located at 9500 Pohick Rd, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060. Haunted House tickets will not grant you access to the inTeenagers scream and run out of stallation. These visitors are encouraged to go to the Visitor’s a room at the Legends of Hallow- Center in advance to receive their pass. This will help to expedite people’s access to the event. een Haunted House, Oct. 14. The The Haunted House is Friday, Saturday and Oct. 26-31. attraction is at the old DFAC facilMore info is available at belvoir.armymwr.com. ity on Abbot Road.
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Pfc. Leon Good, a medic with the 1st Armored Division, tends to patients near Fajardo, Puerto Rico, at FEMA’s National Disaster Medical System, a mobile emergency and clinical care facility, Friday. The medics were seeing up to 150 patients a day. coming in, Buchanan noted, as eight more pallets of medical supplies were expected to arrive on the island. Electricity The huge problem is electrical power. It is the proverbial long pole in the tent, especially when dealing with recovery, the general said. Maria toppled tens of thousands of electrical poles -- many made out of cement or embedded in cement. Trees crashed into lines, bringing them down. In some areas, the electrical wires look like giant rolls of string, he said. “It will be months before we rebuild the electrical grid,” Buchanan said. “FEMA asked the Army Corps of Engineers to take the lead in that, not necessarily with military power guys, but with contracts with local workers.” The electrical grid impacts every area from communications to water purification. The general said the military is purifying water locally and distributing it out to the communities, but this is inefficient. The short-term solution is to get generators up and running at the water treatment plants so the water system works again. The longterm solution is to get these plants -- and other critical infrastructure like sewage treatment -- back on the electrical grid. Buchanan said he has the resources he needs to accomplish the mission. He has three times the number of helicopters and twice as many troops in Puerto Rico as he did in responding to Hurricane Harvey in Texas. “We’ve got sufficient troops to do what needs to be done,” he said. More National Guard forces are flowing onto the island, so he expects the numbers of troops to rise. As that happens, the number of active-duty troops will decrease. Buchanan said he has gotten everything he has asked for from U.S. Northern Command and the Defense Department. Neighbors helping neighbors As recovery continues, the Soldiers will stop doing jobs that really belong to local citizens, he said. In many cases, Puerto Ricans are doing those jobs now, the general noted. “You don’t want a Soldier driving a fuel truck,” he said. “The long-term solution is having the local Puerto Rican citizen driving the truck. That’s money that will go to the lo-
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SKIES Unlimited offers ballet, jazz classes By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Changing into her ballet shoes was the highlight of Addilyn Measel’s morning as one of several toddlers to participate in Saturday’s SKIES Unlimited Twinkle Stars Dance Class on Belvoir. The class featured 4 and 5-year-olds learning ballet, tap and jazz. Her mother, Katie Measel, said she also enjoyed dancing when she was young and thought it was important for Addilyn to do, since it helps her with body awareness and self-confidence. “She loves music,” Katie said. “So, she always just moved to the beat. It was important to hone in on that,” she said. Christie Simpson was another parent whose daughter took the class. They are still fairly new to the class, she said. “She was in ballet at another base. So, when we PCSed here, we wanted her to continue,” she said, adding that getting her daughter involved helped with many skills, including socialization and coordination. It also gets the family connected to the community, she said. SKIES classes are offered for children ages 3 to 18. For information, visit belvoir.armymwr.com.
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NGA downs OCAR in flag football By Rick Musselman Sports Editor National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency cemented its position at the top of the FY18 rankings, when the unit overwhelmed Office of the Chief Army Reserve 26-6 in a week-4 intramural flag football matchup, Oct. 12 at Graves Field. Undefeated NGA dominated the gridiron from the opening possession to the final whistle with a precision passing game that has stymied every opponent throughout the first half of the season. Quarterback, Eric Montgomery—unquestionably one of the ablest athletes in the intramural league, who is as effective with the long pass as he is with his ability to read a defense and maneuver in the pocket, repeatedly connected with receivers, C.J. Jones, Melvin Roberson and Dawane Munnlyn for continual gains. By the midgame break Jones, Munnlyn and tight end, Mario Cofield, had pulled down a trio of touchdown passes and a two-point conversion reception, also by Jones, to take to the bench with a 20-0 advantage. OCAR approached the start of the second half by employing an unrelenting man defense in the secondary, combined with added tenacity
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NGA quarterback, Eric Montgomery, fires deep as OCAR linebacker, Trey Lewis, applies the pressure during an flag football showdown, Oct. 12. in the blitz department. The shift in strategy brought NGA’s fortunes to a screeching halt, limiting the stalwart squad to a solitary touchdown by Munnlyn. On offense, OCAR quarterback, Nana Atkens, teamed up with running back, Clarence Dawsey, to gradually move the ball down the field with short runs out
along the sidelines. Tight ends, Brian Thomas and Trey Lewis, added to the building momentum with a series of receptions over the middle. Four minutes into the back half of the contest, At-
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Ginger Whitehead, left, and daughter, Genevieve, 10, approach the finish line of the 2016 Turkey Trot 5K race. This year’s event is Nov. 18, 9 - 11:30 a.m. at 14th Street and Middleton Road.
Fort Belvoir MWR hosts the 9th annual Turkey Trot 5K and 10K runs, Nov. 18 starting at 9 a.m. at 14th Street and Middleton Road near Pullen Field on South Post. The event is open to all active-duty military personnel and family members, retirees, DoD civilians and all installation visitors. Race categories include overall male and female 5K and 10K; overall male and female in the following age divisions: 10 and younger, 11-15, 16-19, 2029, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60 and older; and overall male and female adaptive/hand-recumbent cycle. According to Kristin Kinnamon, MWR community recreation chief, more than 700 runners participated last year, competing for holiday prizes, including grand-prize Thanksgiving turkeys to the top finishers in each division and pies to first-place winners in the individual age categories.
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Fort Belvoir’s annual Commander’s Cup title race never disappoints in delivering spectators some of the most intense athletic action to be found this side of the pros. The fact that the teams competing in this yearly campaign to claim the most prestigious sports award a unit can earn in garrison are comprised of military personnel who redefine fitness and dedication to a cause, it’s no wonder. Over the last seven years as sports editor, it goes without saying that I’ve witnessed some amazing competition, both in individual championship games and the Cup race overall. I was here when USALSA stunned the installation when it dethroned the legendary (and theretofore unstoppable) powerhouse Defense Threat Reduction Agency by winning the FY12 Commander’s Cup—the year the legal team first became a mission partner on Belvoir. I also remember when Fort Belvoir Community Hospital joined the elite with its inaugural Commander’s Cup victory in 2014 and continued its meteoric rise to the top with another win in 2016. Of course, any discussion about the ascension of new champions must include serious reference to Defense Logistics Agency—a unit that’s always finished in the top five slots at year’s end, usually right behind what I’ve often referred to as the Big Three (DTRA, FBCH and USALSA). Well, last year, DLA clearly demonstrated its resolve to break through when it tied DTRA for third in the FY16 title run. This year, DLA took it a step further. Heading into the swim meet—the season-culminating event—DLA was solidly entrenched in second place, a mere 8 points behind the leader, FBCH. Talk about stages being set. Well, as it happens, DTRA— that I’ve said before is unstoppable in the water, winning 11 consecutive swim meets—once again took the victory, which left FBCH and DLA applying everything in their arsenals to finish just one space higher than the other to get the needed points to take all the marbles. When the dust settled, FBCH had earned 2 points more than DLA in unquestionably the closest finale I’ve ever witnessed. My congratulations go out to FBCH for yet another stellar finish and to DLA for making this year’s race one to remember.
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Bulldogs dominate field, claim victory over Arlington By Rick Musselman Sports Editor The Fort Belvoir Bulldogs sustained a wave of offensive momentum through two dynamic halves to down the Arlington Admirals 26-6 in a Fairfax County Youth Football League 80-pound Central Division matchup, Saturday at Pullen Field. On the opposite side of the ball, the hometeam defense thoroughly dominated the visitors with a ferocious pass rush and a total command of man-coverage in the secondary. Belvoir’s youth football and cheerleading league is sponsored and coordinated by CYS, under the directorship of Jerry Arrington, CYS sports and fitness director. The season run through November and home games are played Saturdays at Pullen. For weekly scores, standings and games schedules, visit http://fcyfl.org. For information on the Belvoir Bulldogs youth football and cheerleading program, call Jerry Arrington, 703-805-9136 or visit https://belvoir.armymwr. com/programs/youth. Photo by Rick Musselman
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Belvoir Bulldogs quarterback, Carter Edwards, 9, hands the ball off to running back, Hayes Clayton, 11, during the team’s FCYFL 80-pound Central Division showdown with the Arlington Admirals, Saturday.
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The Belvoir Bulldogs cheerleaders celebrate their team’s score during a FCYFL Anklebiter Division-3 matchup against the Gainesville Grizzlies, Saturday at Pullen Field.
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JB Andrews Steelers wide receiver, Joshua Bryant, 11, charges for the end zone after making a reception during his team’s 7-10 year old division CYS flag football matchup against the Belvoir Cardinals, Saturday.
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Belvoir Cardinals quarterback, Trey Curtis, 10, drops back to pass during his team’s 7-10 year old division CYS flag football matchup against the JB Andrews Steelers, Saturday at South Post Field.
Belvoir hosts JB Andrews for youth flag football By Rick Musselman Sports Editor Fort Belvoir’s youth sports and fitness staff treated athletes and spectators to a unique experience by inviting the Steelers from Joint Base Andrews to travel to the installation to square off against the Belvoir Cardinals in a CYS flag football showdown, Saturday at South Post Field. According to Jerry Arrington, CYS sports and fitness director, this new feature of the flag football program began in 2016 as part of an effort to give teams from other military posts in the National Capital Region more chances to play. “This started last year when we decided to expand our program to
invite teams from outside the installation to travel to Belvoir to play against our teams,” he said. “Belvoir has a large program that includes a lot of teams in all the age brackets. Installations like Joint Base Andrews and Joint Base AnacostiaBolling don’t have nearly as many players, so we thought this format would allow them to play against several different teams instead of always having to play against each other.” Youth flag football games are played Saturdays at the South Post softball field next to Pullen Track and the season runs to mid-November. For information about the league and game schedules, contact Jerry Arrington, 703-805-9139.
Belvoir Cardinals running back, Jacob Froehlick, 9, breaks out across the middle during his team’s 7-10 year old division CYS flag football matchup against the JB Andrews Steelers, Saturday.
JB Andrews quarterback, Robert Richardson, 11, fires one deep during his team’s 7-10 year old division CYS flag football matchup against the Belvoir Cardinals, Saturday.
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OCAR running back, Clarence Dawsey, weaves his way into the secondary as NGA defensive end, Melvin Roberson, moves in for the flag grab during flag football, Oct. 12 at Graves Field.
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NGA wide receiver, C.J. Jones, makes the grab in the end zone for 6 during his team’s flag football matchup against OCAR, Oct. 12 at Graves Field.
OCAR tight end, Brian Thomas, breaks into open field during his team’s intramural flag football matchup against NGA, Oct. 12.
kens exploited a vacancy in the NGA line and sprinted in for a touchdown to get on the board. Unfortunately for OCAR, the comeback effort would prove shortlived. NGA’s defense shifted into high gear and Jones, playing the cornerback position, brought down a pair of interceptions to keep his squad in clock-draining possession. With three minutes remaining, Montgomery hit Munnlyn over the middle at the goal line for another 6, drawing the curtains on OCAR’s
late-game attempt to narrow the gap. Final score: NGA 26, OCAR 6. For weekly schedules, scores and standings visit http://www. quickscores.com/Orgs/index. php?OrgDir=belvoirmwr. For information about 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 respective unit representative for sign-up information and scheduling details.
OCAR tight end, Trey Lewis, barrels through a pair of NGA defenders
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end at 14th Street and Middleton Road. Register online at https:// belvoir.armymwr.com/programs/fit ness-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 703-8065368 for more information.
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Breast Cancer Awareness 5K October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. MWR and the Fort Belvoir Community Hospital invite everyone to a 5K Run/Walk, Saturday to raise awareness for breast cancer and show support for those affected. Breast cancer affects more than 200,000 patients annually, and early detection is an important element of improving survival. The race starts at 8 a.m. and ends with a presentation at the 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-fbchbreast-cancer-awareness-5k/2017/ register or in person at Graves Fitness Center, the Body Shop or Kawamura Human Performance Center. Call 703-806-4430 for more information.
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Veteran’s Day Basketball Tournament The 2017 Veterans Day Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament will be held at Wells Field House and Graves Fitness Center, Nov. 10 - 12. The registration deadline is Oct. 26. Teams will consist of 15 players and 2 coaches and will play in a bracket tournament with each team playing a minimum of 3 games. Individual and team awards will be given to 1st and 2nd place teams as well as Men’s and Women’s MVP. The entry fee is $375 per team. Register online through www.quickscores.com/bel voirmwr or in person at Graves Fitness Center, 2116 Abbott Road. For more information call 703-806-5368.
Swim Lessons Benyaurd Indoor Pool is offering group swim lessons now through April 2018. Lessons are $80 for a total of 6 classes. For more informa-
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The Belvoir Cardinals work out the next play during the team’s CYS flag football matchup against the Joint Base Andrews Steelers, Saturday at South Post Field. tion call Benyaurd Indoor Pool at 703-805-2620; or visit the aquatics page on Belvoir.armymwr.com.
American Red Cross Lifeguard Class Benyaurd Indoor Pool is offering American Red Cross Lifeguard Classes starting in Nov. The cost is $315 which includes materials. For more information, call Benyaurd Indoor Pool at 703-805-2620; or
visit the aquatics page on Belvoir. armymwr.com.
Upcoming Turkey Trot 5K/10K The Turkey Trot 5K/10K is Fort Belvoir’s premier race of the year and will be run 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
Fort Belvoir Golf Club offers the chance to become affiliated with the “Flagship Golf Facility” of the U.S. 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 information, call the Golf Club at 703-806-5878.
FIT Team Sports and Fitness is offering a fun, energetic and motivational free workout every Saturday from 9:30 – 10:30 a.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.
Turkey Trot 5K, continued from page B1 Jogging strollers are permitted in the race, but must start in the back of the wave, for safety reasons. Kids in the race in baby joggers aren’t eligible for prizes or awards. Bathrooms will be available at the start location, 14th Street and Middleton Road, and medical personnel and water stops will be available. No headphones or pets are allowed on the race course. The cost to register is $20 before midnight, Nov. 15 and $30 afterward, including event-day sign up. Early packet pick-up will be available Nov 16 - 17 at Kawamura Human Performance Center, 9250 Gunston Road, Bldg. 1481, between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. To register online, visit https:// belvoir.armymwr.com/calendar/ event/turkey-trot/1515981/18769.
In-person sign up is available at Graves Fitness Center, 2116 Abbott Road; or the Body Shop, 1023 12th St. The registration fee includes a long-sleeve T--shirt and refreshments. Registrants without a military ID or CAC, who need a visitor’s pass, can go to Tulley Gate Visitor Center before the Turkey Trot for a pass, which allows for faster entrance on race day and less waiting. The Tulley Gate Visitor Center is open for pass registration 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. weekdays. For information about installation entrance, call the Visitor Center, 703-806-4892, or visit the Access Control page on the Fort Belvoir Website. For more information about the 2017 Turkey Trot call 703-806-4430.
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Fort Belvoir community members leave the starting gate of last year’s Turkey Trot 10K. This year’s event is Nov. 18, 9 a.m. at 14th Street and Middleton Road.
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The Belvoir Bulldogs team captains, from left, Aiden Alanis, 11; Jackson Krzycki, 11; George Garcia, 10; Hayes Clayton, 11;) display unity and conviction as they walk out to greet the Arlington Admirals before a FCYFL 80-pound Central Division matchup, Saturday at Pullen Field.
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Smiles and high kicks on the ballet barre during the Twinkle Stars dance class Saturday at Markham School Age Center.
Left above: Preschoolers practice dance fundamentals at Twinkle Toes Dance Class. Left below: PreJazz dance students practice high-kicks under the watchful eye of Miss Angie. Above: Angie Chapman leads 5 to 7-year-old Pre-Jazz dance students through the steps at Markham School Age Center.
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Teamwork between Army, first responders saves elderly man’s life By 1st Lt. Austin Welch Army News Just after 7 p.m., Aug. 30, the Jefferson County (N.Y.) 911 dispatch center received a call reporting a missing elderly person. Early reports indicated the patient was an 85-year old male with dementia who had been missing for more than two hours. Responding were the Black River Volunteer Fire Department, ambulance squad and police department; New York State Police; and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s office. Once on the scene, emergency personnel began coordinating a large-scale search for the patient. Police canine units were able to determine the direction the patient had left his residence, which helped first responders continue the search. As the sun set and darkness began to fall, the urgency for rescuers to find the victim became critical. A LifeNet Air Ambulance helicopter was dispatched out of Watertown International Airport to search from above. The LifeNet aircraft was unable to establish radio communication with the crews on the ground and returned to the airport to troubleshoot their systems. With the situation on the ground
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An HH-60 Black Hawk helicopter with C Company, 3-10 General Support Aviation Battalion, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, hovers during a training exercise at Fort Drum, N.Y., Oct. 3. A similar helicopter was used in rescue efforts to save a man with dementia who had lost his way in the woods, necessitating a night-time search to find him. becoming increasingly dire as the victim had been missing for several hours, and given the area was now in complete darkness, the ground search situation was nearly impossible, due to the vast amount of terrain that had to be covered. 1st. Lt. Austin Welch, a pilot
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www.belvoireagleonline.com “Having the opportunity to utilize skills learned as an Army Aviator to help save this gentleman was incredibly fulfilling,” Welch said. “Our local community outside of Fort Drum is important to all of us, given all the amazing support they provide for the Soldiers of Fort Drum. Having the chance to give back to our teammates off-post in this small way was particularly meaningful for all of us. We were glad to assist in the efforts of the local first responders and look to continue to find ways to support one another in the future.” After receiving a grid location from Welch, the pilots arrived above the Black River area to help search. This new mission not only enhanced their nighttime training opportunities, but provided a tremendous asset to the ground searchers through the use the aircraft’s Forward Looking Infrared Camera systems. To communicate, Welch, with the help of police officers on the ground, reprogrammed an Emergency Medical Services radio in order to talk with the Apache flight crew, which normally is unable to communicate with civilian ground radios due to the different bands their respective systems use. Once in positive communication, ground responders directed the Apache crew to search on the north end of Black River where the victim was known to take walks. Also in the area conducting a training mission was an HH-60 MEDEVAC Black Hawk helicopter from C Company, 3-10 General Support Aviation Battalion, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, piloted by Chief Warrant Officer 3 Timothy Woznica and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Brandon Aldrich, with assistance from flight medic, Staff Sgt. Andrew Torres; and crew chief, Sgt. Barry Johnston. Upon hearing the radio traffic from the 6th Squadron, 6th Cavalry Apache, they quickly volunteered to aid in the search. Once on scene, the Black Hawk crew was also able to communicate on the EMS radio being used by ground responders. They were directed
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An AH-64 Apache Helicopter with 6th Squadron, 6th Cavalry, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, hovers during a training exercise at Fort Drum, N.Y., Oct. 3. A similar helicopter was used in the rescue efforts to save a man with dementia who had lost his way in the woods, necessitating a night-time search to find him. to search on the southern part of Black River. Incredibly, using the HH-60’s Forward Looking Infrared Camera, the flight crew located the victim. He was spotted in the river, clinging to a branch, about a half mile downstream from the search party’s command post. Communicating with ground responders, the Black Hawk hovered over the location of the victim and directed the first responders on the ground to his location. The first responders had to move almost a mile back, into the woods, through thick brush to locate the victim. Using cues from the flight crew, who oriented the ground respond-
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Renewable and Alternative Energy Resilience Projects Provided by Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Energy and Sustainability What is it? Large-scale renewable and alternative energy projects strengthen Army installations’ energy security and resilience. The Army is focusing on “islandable” projects, including onsite generation, energy storage and energy controls. These “islandable” capabilities could enable electricity from projects to be directly routed to essential requirements at Army installations, in the event of a grid disruption or other power emergency.
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What is the Army doing? The Army established the Office of Energy Initiatives as the central management office to develop, implement and oversee large-scale renewable and alternative energy projects that leverage private-sector financing. The OEI project portfolio accounts for approximately 300 megawatts of energy production. The Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, 50-megawatt, multi-fuel project will be the Oahu electric utility’s only power generation facility above the tsunami strike zone and will be capable of maintaining power for three Army installations on the island if there’s a grid disruption. A 65-MW wind and solar hybrid project at Fort Hood, Texas, is the Army’s largest renewable energy project. The project saves the Army about $2 million annually in energy costs, and is projected to reduce costs by $100 million over the life of
the contract. A 10-MW solar project at Redstone Arsenal, Ala., will include the Army’s first privately-funded, commercially available and economically viable battery energy-storage system. The project includes a 1-MW/2-MW-hour battery energy storage system and will generate on-site, fuel-free power to support Redstone Arsenal and its tenants, by storing a part of that power to be used to offset power and demand charges during peak rate times. The project will generate enough energy to power about 2,500 homes for a year. What continued efforts does the Army have planned? The Army is seeking to achieve energy security via renewable and alternative power-generating assets, along with storage and control components. Army investments in these microgrids will be focused on mission readiness and cost avoidance. Why is this important to the Army? Large-scale, renewable and alternative energy projects enhance the resilience of Army installations, by providing energy that is more diverse, affordable and sustainable. Greater energy resilience enables the Army to respond quickly to disruptions in the availability of land, water and energy resources. Resilience is essential for a responsive Army force posture and an effective network of installations and capabilities at home and abroad to protect U.S. interests and those of our allies.
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13,700 DoD personnel responding to Hurricane Maria relief effort By Terri Moon Cronk DoD News
About 13,700 Defense Department personnel are in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands after Hurricane Maria ravaged the region three weeks ago, Pentagon spokesman Lt. Col. Jamie Davis said Friday. DoD, supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, is focused on temporary power restoration; food, water, fuel and power generator distribution; medical support; route clearance; aviation support and fixing the fragile Guajataca Dam, he said. U.S. Northern Command in Colorado Springs, Colo., has the DoD lead in disaster response and relief efforts in both U.S. territories. Davis said the command has deployed food, water and key DoD capabilities, including elements of the 633rd Expeditionary Medical Support hospital to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. The number of aircraft deployed to the U.S. territories totals 92 rotary-wing and 19 fixed-wing airplanes, he noted. A key incident support base distribution hub for the western region of Puerto Rico also has been set up in Aguadilla, the spokesman said. The hospital ship USNS Comfort is providing medical support operations in Aguadilla. Elements of the 14th Combat Support Hospital are arriving in Humacao, where the hospital was scheduled to open Saturday, Davis said. U.S. Transportation Command has aeromedical evacuation assets in San Juan, Puerto Rico, for patients who require moves to hospitals stateside. DoD personnel have installed 81 generators on the island and provided 273 of 423 generator inspections before installation, he said. Service members are progressing in clearing routes
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Coast Guard Lt. j.g. Lucas Taylor delivers food and water to a girl in Moca, Puerto Rico, Oct. 9. Taylor is a pilot at the island’s Coast Guard Air Station Barinquen. The Coast Guard and partner agencies are delivering FEMA supplies to people throughout Puerto Rico who have been affected by Hurricane Maria. from storm damage, and the 3rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command is taking the lead for water production near Guajataca Dam, Davis said. Defense Logistics Agency personnel are charged with delivering 2.5 million meals each day through Nov. 5, he said. All elements of the 575th Area Support Medical Company have arrived in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, Davis said, and officials expected a mobile medical center to be fully operational by last weekend.
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Belvoir Briefs Flu shots Belvoir Hospital Health System’s Mass Flu Drive is underway. Flushot clinics, for eligible members, are weekdays from 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; and Oct. 21, Nov. 4 and Nov. 18. On Nov. 20, the clinic moves to Allergy and Immunology at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital. The hospital’s Flu Clinic Hotline is 571-231-7777.
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