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Global defense chiefs meet on Belvoir By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer More than 70 international chiefs of defense met at the Fort Belvoir Officers’ Club, Tuesday, during the Chiefs of Defense for Counter-Violent Extremist Organizations Conference. Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, hosted the conference. “Today was, in my opinion, a fairly historic day. We had representatives from over 75 countries and also NATO and the European Union to discuss the challenges of violent extremism,” Dunford said. The conference at Belvoir was the second time it’s been conducted. About 40 defense chiefs met last year at Joint Base Andrews. To deal with the transregional threat of extremist groups, Dunford said it would require collective action from many nations. Although ISIS wasn’t the defense chiefs’ only concern, they did discuss the threat ISIS poses and its spread to other countries. “We realized the most effective action against these groups is local action,” he said. “But, that local action has to be informed by the nature of the threat, which is a transregional threat. So, cooperation globally, is important.” At a strategic level, they would also need to “cut the connectivity” between the groups, Dunford said. Brett McGurk, Special Presidential Envoy for the Global Coalition to Counter ISIS, spoke about the campaign against ISIS. They managed to take 90,000 square-kilometers from ISIS, which the extremist group has not been able to regain. As a result, 6.6 million people have been liberated from ISIS, and 2.3 million Iraqis have been able to return to their homes. He noted they are seeing similar trends in Syria. Although Iraq and Syria get a lot of attention, it’s not just about that, McGurk said, explaining that they are also tracking ISIS and other groups in other countries. Dunford called the conference a success and said it shows the dedication of many nations committed to counter violent extremism.
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Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart William Peach, United Kingdom Chief of Defence Staff, salutes as he enters the Belvoir Officers’ Club, Tuesday before the 2017 Chiefs of Defense Conference. Representatives from 75 countries attended to collaborate on the war on extremist violence.
Gen. Joseph Dunford Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, welcomes more than 70 of the world’s heads of defense to the 2017 Chief of Defense Conference at Fort Belvoir’s Officers’ Club, Tuesday. The day-long summit focused on sharing information and local perspectives in the war on extremist violence.
Gen. Joseph Dunford, Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, left; and Brett McGurk, Special Presidential Envoy for the Global Coalition to Counter ISIS, speak with reporters after a day-long summit with 75 defense chiefs at Fort Belvoir Officers’ Club, Tuesday. The meeting addressed the global fight on violent extremist organizations.
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Elementary school hosts STEAM Day By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Fort Belvoir school children and their parents attended STEAM Day in support of science, technology, engineering and math, Saturday at Fort Belvoir Elementary School. The event featured numerous activities and hands-on projects to keep kids engaged in STEAM fields. There’s a misconception that math and science are hard, said Rachael Domer, program manager of technology and engineering education for Fairfax County Public Schools. Kids believe you have to be a genius to work in those fields. “That’s not the case at all,” she said, adding she knows how it feels because, at one point, she struggled in grade school; and math and science made her especially nervous, because she also believed she wasn’t able to do it. It wasn’t until her father, an engineer, showed her more of the handson side of engineering that it finally clicked for her, Domer said. Math and science were no longer out of reach as Domer realized she could have fun while learning. “That’s kind of why I wanted to go into education – especially engineering education to share that with everyone,” she said. Domer was originally an engineering teacher at Belvoir several years ago, when she helped create STEAM Day. She enjoyed coming back to see how the educational event has grown over time, she said. At STEAM, the students were hands-on with activities, including an egg-drop from a fire truck competition; rockets, robotics and 3D printing. Lt. Col. Ross Lindsey and his daughter, 10-year-old Jessica, were excited to come out as both love science. When he was in school, Ross said he had a passion for science and, as prior enlisted, was even a medical lab technician, which used a lot of sciences, like hematology, urology, chemistry and biology. Ross said he wanted STEAM Day to help broaden his daughter’s perspectives on science and technology. She’s always experimenting and the family calls her “the mad scientist.” Jessica loves science, she said, be-
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Will Traynham, 8, shows his father, Kelly Traynham, his egg-protection device during Fort Belvoir Elementary School’s Operation STEAM, Saturday. cause “there are many things I didn’t know you could do with science, like I didn’t know playing for 30 minutes could make me healthier.” It also helps students improve their performance at school, Ross added about what Jessica had learned at one of the tables lined up in the gym for the students. Jessica likes to invent her own things, including slime, which she said helps her stay focused when she plays with it. When she gets older, she said she wanted to work in the science field to help others. “This is where the jobs are going to be,” Domer said about the effects of STEAM Day. “It’s a win-win situation because the kids really enjoy this stuff. If you look around you can see them all smiling and jumping around and having fun. So, it’s fun for them, and it’s also where careers are in the future. We just need to make them more aware of everything that’s out there.”
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Canaan Mullins, 6, programs a robotic vehicle with guidance from teacher Catherine Allen, Saturday at Belvoir Elementary.
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Services deploy with field kitchen for Hurricane Maria recovery By Staff Sgt. Joshua Horton 123rd Airlift Wing Public Affairs Airmen from the Kentucky Air Guard’s 123rd Services Flight arrived in Puerto Rico to help with hurricane relief efforts by cooking meals for Puerto Rico National Guard Soldiers. The Kentucky Air Guardsmen, joined by Airmen from the Tennessee Air Guard’s 134th Refueling Wing, deployed with a Disaster Relief Mobile Kitchen Trailer, which gives them the ability to serve up to 4,000 hot meals per day, said Master Sgt. Aaron Foote, base services specialist and unit deployment manager for the 123rd Force Support Squadron. “There are 17 of those trailers across the country, and we have one of them,” Foote said. “We also took two pallets of additional accessories. These guys are doing something really phenomenal down there.” The Airmen will serve Unitized Group Rations, a meal designed to maximize the use of commercial items and simplify the process of providing high-quality food service in a field environment. The UGR includes all components for a complete 50-person meal. According to Lt. Col. Kevin Krauss, 123rd Force Support Squadron commander, the deployment marks the first mass deployment of the DRMKT as a proof-of-concept for the National Guard Bureau. “The mobilization went extremely smoothly,” Krauss said. “Everybody jumped in to help. They came in on weekends and holidays to get it done. “The relationships we’ve built over training and during exercises with the units who
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Airmen from the 123rd Airlift Wing load a Disaster Relief Mobile Kitchen Trailer onto a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Ky., to be transported to San Juan, Puerto Rico. Seven Airmen from the wing’s 123rd Services Flight will use the trailer to serve up to 4,000 hot meals per day to hurricane relief forces. are close to us bore fruit. We were able to pick up the phone and call some other units and they lent the additional manpower. That’s pretty awesome to see,” he said. Krauss noted the Airmen face some challenges in Puerto Rico, which is struggling to recover from the devastating effects of Hurricane Maria, but their performance has been exceptional. “They’re down there without power, not exactly certain where they’re going to sleep,” Krauss said. “But, they’ve been very professional, which is not a surprise. It’s been awesome to watch.”
Airmen from the 123rd Airlift Wing load a Disaster Relief Mobile Kitchen Trailer onto a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Ky., for transport to San Juan, Puerto Rico. Seven Airmen from the wing’s 123rd Services Flight will use the trailer to serve up to 4,000 hot meals per day to hurricane relief forces.
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NORTHCOM continues Puerto Rican relief efforts U.S. Northern Command Public Affairs U.S. Northern Command continues to focus its relief efforts in support of FEMA and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico in four primary areas: increasing medical capabilities; distributing commodities; clearing roads and debris; and establishing forward sustainment capabilities to support FEMA distribution points. More than 7,800 active-duty Service members and 60 helicopters operate in and around Puerto Rico. Each day, the Defense Department provides 10-20 airlift missions to Puerto Rico to continue patient transfers; deliver food, water and medical supplies; and sustain brigade elements. Road-clearing operations continue to help get commodities and response teams into isolated areas in Puerto Rico. Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit handed over to the 24th MEU, which took over responsibility for ongoing missions. The missions include search and rescue; medical evacuations; commodity distribution; route assessment and clearance; and transport operations near Mayaguez; and continue the Villalba water project. Marines and Navy Seabees from Amphibious Construction Battalion 2 and Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit 202 are cutting fallen trees and removing debris from landslides. Engineering teams continue to remove debris, restore culverts and bridges and make primary and secondary roadways drivable.
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Belvoir community members warm up for the 2017 FBCH Breast Cancer Awareness 5K with some dancing to music provided by DJ Wes, Saturday at the Fort Belvoir Community Hospital.
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Renardo Reid crosses the finish line of the 2017 FBCH Breast Cancer Awareness 5K to claim the first-place title in the men’s division with a time of 20:17.
Kate Phillips, with daughters, Lia, 2, left, and Ava, 4, approach the finish line of the 2017 FBCH Breast Cancer Awareness 5K.
Marphaluz Musselman approaches the finish line of the 2017 FBCH Breast Cancer Awareness 5K, Saturday at the main hospital campus. Musselman went on to claim first in the Best Dressed category.
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Belvoir community members leave the starting gate of the 2017 FBCH Breast Cancer Awareness 5K, Saturday at the main hospital campus.
Belvoir community supports breast cancer awareness with 5K By Rick Musselman Sports Editor More than 1,000 runners supported Breast Cancer Awareness Month by competing in Fort Belvoir Community Hospital’s annual 5K run/walk, Saturday at the hospital. The event, which emerged from a partnership between the USO Warrior and Family Center and the hospital’s Oncology Department, aimed to increase the community’s knowledge of the disease, and remind women of the importance of regular breast health screenings and early detection, said Lt. Col. Andreas Lindenberg, a hematologist and chief oncologist at Belvoir Hospital. Joe Castro, Kawamura Human Performance Center, hosted the race and Lt. Col. Christopher Tomlinson, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir commander, was guest speaker. “Breast cancer affects over 200,000 patients annually and is the most common cancer among women in the United States today, and, unfortunately, is the second leading cause of death,” Tomlinson said. “But, the good news is that over 3.3 million breast cancer survivors are alive today in this country. So, early detection is an important element of improving survival. “The main purpose for all of us today is to raise awareness about breast cancer and emphasize that
categories, taking to the pavement in every shade of pink and uniting with fellow runners to spread the word about supporting cancer research, forging solidarity and promoting a message of hope. Castro and Sheila Edwards, Fort Belvoir sports director, hosted a post-race awards ceremony. For information about breast cancer and FBCH’s Oncology Department, call the hospital at 571231- 3224 or visit http://www.fbch. capmed.mil/SitePages/Home.aspx.
Final results Men’s Open Champion Renardo Reid, 20:17
Chanterius Fann celebrates as she crosses the finish line of the 2017 FBCH Breast Cancer Awareness 5K. there is a growing cancer community, which includes patients and providers, here at Fort Belvoir. So, our Fort Belvoir Community Hospital offers free mammograms and you can even have it done on a walkin basis. Again, the key is early detection,” Tomlinson said. Participants showed their support across age divisions and prize
Women’s Open Champion Caroline Karunde, 18:40 Stroller Champion Matt Ratcliffe, 23:50 Best Dressed Marphaluz Musselman Best Group Turnout (30 or more) Team Gold Diggers See pics, page B3 and A9
I had a very special experience two weeks ago that, while it has absolutely nothing to do with sports, I thought deserved mentioning, if for no other reason, because I work for the military. My parents decided it was time to upgrade their cellphones. I had to agree, considering my dad was still walking around with a flip phone. They’re far enough along in age now to where I thought they could use a break from driving around in the perpetual every-man-for-himself melee that is Northern Virginia travel, so I picked them up Friday morning and we drove to the nearest store for their carrier. After all the business was done—phones activated, contacts and photos transferred and data packages selected—we were walking for the front door when a 30-something woman with her year-old daughter walked up. The mom had evidently seen my dad’s World War II Navy Veteran cap and asked her daughter to say “thank you for your service.” The child’s delivery was expectedly rudimentary but the thought was certainly there, and I felt pretty proud that my dad had served (1943 – 1946) and had been acknowledged for it 70-plus years later. Well, we walked out and started to step off the sidewalk when an approaching mail truck stopped and waved us across. Then he rolled down his window and said, “Sir, I’d like to thank you for your service.” Wow, I thought—twice in 10 minutes. Now, I’ll be the first to admit that my general view of my fellow man is not all that optimistic, and it’s an attitude that has emerged through direct experience. Perhaps it’s this area, perhaps I’ve read a lot of history, or perhaps I listen to too many news broadcasts. But after that, I couldn’t help but feel good that two perfect strangers had taken a sliver of time out of their days to throw a perfect stranger a little credit and respect. Of course, I told my dad how nice I thought that was, and he said he gets that a lot, at least when he chooses to wear that cap. And, like it’s always been, his attitude remains the same. You didn’t serve for the recognition; it’s just what you did.
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911th Engineer Company tight end, David Phillips, weaves his way through the FBCH secondary during a week-6 intramural flag football matchup.
911th Engineer Company wide receiver, Chris Shepard, makes the reception in the end zone for a 2-point conversion during his team’s intramural flag football matchup against FBCH.
911th Engineers down FBCH in flag football By Rick Musselman Sports Editor
911th Engineer Company quarterback, Joey Girolamo, fires over the middle during his team’s intramural flag football matchup against FBCH, Oct. 19 at North Post Field.
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The 911th Engineer Company (4-4) combined a surgical passing game with precision defensive execution on the line and in the secondary to dominate the 6-2 reigning Commander’s Cup champion, Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, 266, in a week-6 intramural flag football showdown, Oct. 20 at North Post Field. The Engineers, unquestionably one of the most determined and well-prepared squads in the intramurals league this year, employed its tried-and-true MO of bursting out of the starting gate with the passing game. Quarterback, Joey Girolamo, spearheaded the onslaught, connecting with tight ends, David Phillips and Nikolas Pollard, over the middle for big gains on the opening possession. Wide receiver, Chris Shepard; and running back, Michael Belcher; ran masterful routes deep in the FBCH secondary, bringing down a series of receptions that kept momentum steadily building. By the midgame break, Belcher and Phillips had charged over the goal line for touchdowns and Shepard had snagged a short pass at the back of the end zone for a 2-point conversion to put the Engineers in the driver’s seat with a 14-0 advantage. The FBCH offense, led by quarterback, Corey Miller; wide receiver, Scott Davis; and tight end, Zach Melville, focused all efforts on the pass. But, the Engineers had brought a brand of man defense to the field that summarily thwarted their opponents’ efforts to gain some much needed yardage and first downs. Engineer linebacker, Chris Gruendner, became a particular obstacle to FBCH’s fortunes in the secondary, disrupting a string of passes over the middle and making a
pair of above-and-beyond flag grabs. About three minutes into the second half, Miller sent Davis and wide receiver, Amir Roundtree, on deep routes down the sidelines. Rolling out of the pocket, Miller fired and hit Roundtree at the goal line for 6 to narrow the gap on the scoreboard. But, the Engineer defense shifted into high gear in response and denied FBCH another score for the balance of the contest. On offense, Girolamo and company continued to trundle down the field. On first and 10 at the FBCH 40, Girolamo scrambled out of the pocket and fired deep to Pollard amid a swarm of defenders. The agile receiver took to the air, made the grab and sprinted into the end zone for another 6 to pad his team’s lead, 20-6. After stymieing FBCH once again on its next possession, the Engineers went back to work. After a series of receptions over the middle by Phillips and Shepard, the 911th found itself poised to strike again from the Belvoir Hospital 20. Girolamo found a vacancy in the FBCH front line and sprinted through, weaving his way through the secondary and breaking the plane untouched for another TD with three minutes remaining. The Engineer defense, once again, rose to the occasion and prevented FBCH from gaining any comeback momentum and the clock ran out, granting the 911th Engineer Company a 26-6 victory and a step up in the FY18 rankings. For weekly schedules, scores and standings visit http://www.quickscores.com/Orgs/index. php?OrgDir=belvoirmwr. For information about Fort Belvoir’s intramural sports program and the annual Commander’s Cup title race, call Justin Fitzgerald, 703-8065093. Athletes can also contact their respective unit representative for sign-up information and scheduling details.
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Members of Team Gold Digger pose after winning first place in the Best Team category after the 2017 FBCH Breast Cancer Awareness 5K.
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Steven Johnson, left, and Zach Melville approach the finish line of the 2017 FBCH Breast Cancer Awareness 5K, Saturday.
Caroline Karunde crosses the finish line of the 2017 FBCH Breast Cancer Awareness 5K to claim the first-place title in the overall and women’s divisions with a time of 18:40.
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FBCH tight end, Zach Melville, makes the reception as 911th Engineer Company linebacker, Chris Gruendner, moves in for the flag grab during flag football.
FBCH wide receiver, Scott Davis, breaks into open field after a reception during his team’s intramural flag football showdown with the 911th Engineer Company.
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FBCH quarterback, Corey Miller, drops back to pass during his team’s intramural flag football showdown with the 911th Engineer Company.
911th Engineer Company tight end, Nikolas Pollard, makes a touchdown reception amid a crowd of FBCH defenders during flag football, Oct. 19 at North Post Field.
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Ladies Golf Association of Fort Belvoir Weekly Results
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WASHINGTON CAPITALS HONOR NGA MARINE
Member-Guest Tournament Oct. 17 1st place Team: Nittaya Carryer Mary White Cheryl Bantle Susan Smith Low Net: 57
2nd place Team: Vickie Hauser Margaret Hundelt Pam Chaney Marlea Moriarty Low Net: 58
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Harmon Huh Gyun Estep Low Net: 59
4th place Team: Oksan Hite Young Grzella Dianne Davis Christel Nugent Low Net: 59
5th Place Team: Rhutelia Black Sarah Major Barbara Dionne Carol Mills Low Net: 61
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Belvoir community members leave the starting line of the 2017 FBCH Breast Cancer Awareness 5K, Saturday at the Fort Belvoir Community Hospital.
Sports and Recreation Briefs This week 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 information 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 November. 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.
Swim Lessons Benyaurd Indoor Pool offers fall and winter swimming classes. Morning classes will be Mondays and Wednesdays, through Monday; and evening classes will be Tuesdays and Thursdays, through Tuesday. In November, morning classes are Mondays and Wednesdays, Wednesday – Nov. 20; and evening classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, Nov. 2 – 21. December’s classes are Monday and Wednesday mornings, Dec. 4 – 20; and Tuesday and Thursday evenings, Dec. 5 - 21. Times for classes are varied by
skill level and lessons last three weeks, for 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 are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. For more info, call Benyaurd Indoor Pool, 703-805-2620; or visit the aquatics page on belvoir.armymwr. com.
Upcoming Turkey Shoot at the Golf Club The Fort Belvoir Golf Club is hosting a Turkey Shoot, Nov. 18 at 9 a.m. The tournament will be played by two-person teams. The Pro Shop will make every effort to pair singles into two-person teams. There will be a shotgun start on the Woodlawn Course. The tournament will consist of a two-person team scramble, and all teams play in both the Net Division and the Gross Division. Team Handicaps will be calculated using the USGA-recommended method. The Tournament fees are $40 for active-duty and Golf Club members, and $85 for non-members. Tournament fees include continental breakfast, carts, range balls, and a turkey dinner complete with all the traditional fare. Gift cards and turkeys will be awarded as prizes. Entries will be accepted through Nov. 15 at the Pro Shop, or by credit card over the phone at 703-806-5878.
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 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.
In progress Associate golf passes available 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 workouts 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.
Personal Training 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.
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Sports and Recreation Briefs Registration open for 24/7 Graves Fitness Center access Graves Fitness Center is accessible to registered Fort Belvoir community members, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Sign up for all-access 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.
Monthly and weekly aerobics class passes Sports and Fitness offers aerobics classes Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at Wells Field House, 1810 Goethals Road, except Spin classes at Graves Fitness Center, 2116 Abbott Road. Monday schedule: Pilates at 10:30 a.m. and Indoor Cycling at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday schedule: HITT at 10:30 a.m., Extreme Core at 11:30 a.m., and Yoga at noon. Wednesday schedule: Body Pump at 10:30 a.m. and Indoor Cycling at 11:45 a.m. Thursday schedule: Zumba at 10:30 a.m. Extreme Core at 11:30 a.m., and Yoga at noon. Unlimited monthly passes are $20 and an unlimited weekly passes are $7 and are available at Graves Fitness Center or at the Body Shop, 1023 12th Street. For more information, call 703-806-4430. Visit the Sports and Fitness page at belvoir.armymwr. com for detailed class descriptions.
Golf Club membership sales Belvoir Golf Club has two championship 18hole golf courses, Woodlawn and Gunston courses. A spacious clubhouse featuring Niblick’s Clubhouse Grill and the Clubhouse Lounge offer a view and, food and drink specials. Call the Golf Club, 703-806-5878, for more information.
BODYBLAST Fitness Class BODYBLAST4X4 is a massive metabolic strength and cardio mask-up of functional, bootcamp style, fitness training. Sports and Fitness is hosting BODYBLAST4X4 for military families to grow in health and fitness while having a blast. A fun inspirational workout, jam-packed with the latest and greatest in fat-blasting strength and cardio moves. Kids are always welcome and the class is free. Class is every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Specker Field House, 1182 12th Street. Call 703-806-3057 for more information.
Day trips Day trips with Outdoor Recreation run through the fall. ODR offers transportation for day trips such as wine tasting, hiking, white water rafting, fruit picking and more. Prices vary based on the destination. For more information or to register for a trip, call ODR at 703-805-3081.
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Children enter the Mad Scientist Lab at the USO Fall Festival. The afternoon offered free autumn-themed games; activities; and entertainment, along with general information about the surrounding community.
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Aaron Casey, 4, paints a pumpkin at Fall Fest, Saturday at the Fort Belvoir USO Warrior and Family Center.
Rifles are exchanged overhead between two members of the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon during the USO Fall Festival on Belvoir Saturday.
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Veterans History Project celebrating Veterans Day Submitted by the Library of Congress The Library of Congress’ Veterans History Project, VHP, celebrates Veterans Day, Nov. 7-11, with live book talks and a variety of performances, guided tours, workshops and other activities. The series of events is titled “Coming Home: Veterans Day at the Library of Congress.” Activity planners intend to honor and recognize veterans and their families and explore the ways military men and women have connected to home and family during and after service. Scheduled events are: Talks/lectures Nov. 7, 10:30 a.m., Author Jeanne Walker Harvey Presents “Maya Lin: Artist-Architect of Light and Lines” in the Young Readers Center, ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building. A discussion of an inspirational story about the woman who designed the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. Nov. 9, noon, “Literature of WWI: Yusef Komunyakaa,” Mumford Room, sixth floor, James Madison Building. Poet, Yusef Komunyakaa, discusses his favorite World War I authors and reads selections of his own work. Nov. 9, 6:30 p.m., Kluge scholar discusses his book, “A Rift in the Earth;” Mary Pickford Theater, third floor, James Madison Building A Vietnam-era veteran and bestselling historian, James Reston, will explore themes from his book, including the selection of Maya Lin’s design for the Vietnam Memorial. Nov. 11, 10 a.m., Young Readers Activity,
Letter Writing to Active Duty Service Members, Young Readers Center, ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building Visit the center for a letter-writing activity to active-duty Service personnel and examine objects a World War I Soldier needed. Performances Nov. 11, 11 a.m.; An American Soldier’s Journey Home: The Diary of Irving Greenwald, Coolidge Auditorium, ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building. This one-man show follows the journey of Soldier Irving Greenwald in World War I from training to the trenches and home again to his beloved wife and daughter. Tickets are available for this free event, but not required. Visit the site, DiaryOfGreenwald.Eventbrite.com, for information and tickets. Entry is not guaranteed.
Nov. 11, 2 p.m.; The American Soldier, Coolidge Auditorium, ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building. “The American Soldier” is a one-man dramatic production that reveals the struggles American Soldiers face at war and explores the bravery and the difficulties our veterans with post-traumatic stress and their families face when they try to re-enter civilian life. The show is based on letters from Soldiers from the American Revolution through current conflicts. Tickets are available for this free event, but not required, through AmericanSoldier.Eventbrite.com. Entry is not guaranteed. Veterans Oral History Workshop, Nov. 11, 2 p.m.; LJ #139 B, first floor, Thomas Jefferson Building. This two-hour workshop and professional-development opportunity trains attendees in oral history methods through hands-on exercises, contextual examples and best practices accordant with Library of Congress standards. The session is led by staff of the Library of Congress Veterans History Project. While it centers on the veterans’ narratives, anyone interested in learning – and applying – community oral history techniques is encouraged to attend. Tickets are available for this free event at VeteransOralHistory.Eventbrite. com. Congress created the VHP in 2000 to collect, preserve and make accessible the firsthand remembrances of America’s war veterans from WWI through the more recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan so future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand war’s realities. For information, visit loc.gov/vets/ or call the toll-free message line, 888-371-5848.
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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 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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Belvoir Chapel’s Protest Women of the Chapel, PWOC, invites community members to shop at the annual Free Market Nov. 3, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., in the Religious Education Center. The REC, 5950 12th Street, is next to Belvoir Chapel and South Post CDC. Find everything from baby items, toys and books, to house wares, glass ware and more. Everyone is welcome to share and shop for nice, no-longerneeded items, for free.” People with items to donate can drop them off Nov. 2, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Info is available via e-mail to outreach@pwocfortbelvoir.org.
Tax volunteers needed The Belvoir Tax Center offers monthly training for volunteers interested in helping prepare Service members’ taxes in 2018. Interested people are asked to call 703-8054370.
Family & Morale Welfare and Recreation, MWR, is hiring for multiple full-time, part-time and flex positions as Child and Youth Program Assistants at the Child and Youth Services facilities on Belvoir. Citizens and non-citizens, who can speak and write English and have a high school diploma are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will be invited to attend job fairs on Friday, Nov. 17, Dec. 1 and Dec. 15. Job fair attendees selected for employment must be prepared to use the rest of the day to finish additional forms and attend a fingerprinting session and Occupational Health registration. The application deadline is Nov. 30. Visit https://www.usajobs.gov/ GetJob/ViewDetails/478433100 for details.
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Volunteer groups can raise money and spread holiday cheer this season by partnering with the the Exchange during its annual community gift wrap program. In the program, the Belvoir Exchange sets up tables and provides supplies that community volunteer groups can use to wrap gifts during the holiday shopping season, in exchange for donations for their worthy causes. Interested organizations can contact the Exchange, 703-806-4373 to schedule a time to participate in the gift wrap program.
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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@
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Belvoir Chapel’s AWANA Club’s weekly meetings are Sundays from 4-5:45 p.m. in the Religious Education Center. AWANA incorporates verse memory, games, rewards, and teaching kids from pre-k through high school about the Bible. Info is available via e-mail to ftbelvoirawana@gmail.com.
Instructors wanted Have a skill to share? The Belvoir Community Center is looking for people interested in instructing a class within MWR. All skills are welcome, no matter the skill or hobby, including dance, cooking, pottery, painting, DJing, bartending, fishing, canoeing, etc. Interested potential instructors are asked to call Romel Voellm, 703805-9239.
Resale lot Belvoir’s Vehicle Resale Lot is open for active duty, retirees, and DoD civilians to display a vehicle, RV, trailer, or boat on a trailer, for sale. The lot is at the corner of Gunston and Abbott roads. An 18-foot space costs $45 to rent for 30 days. Register for a space at the Automotive Skills Center, 9290 Gunston Road, Bldg. 1462. For more information, call 703806-4088.
OCS Alumni Association reunion The U.S. Army Officer Candidate School Alumni Association 2018 Reunion is March 25-29, in Columbus, Ga. The association represents all Army officers commissioned through any OCS, regardless of previous locations or branch affiliation. Mini class reunions are encouraged. This reunion includes a Hall of Fame induction ceremony; reception; and formal dinner with a Patterson Award presentation. There will also be demonstrations and briefings at Benning that highlight developments related to the OCS program and the chance to interact with current OCS candidates. For more info, https://www.ocsalumni.org, or Nancy Ionoff, 813-9174309.
Comedy show The Army Entertainment Comedy Tour brings Felipe Esparza and Finesse Mitchell with Seaton Smith to Belvoir, Nov. 16 at the Community Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. The show is for those 18 and older and people must be 21 to drink. Tickets are available at the Community Center, 10300 Taylor Road, Bldg. 1200. For information, call 703-805-3714.
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