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irginia Governor Ralph Northam paid a visit to the National Museum of the U.S. cause your arms are not your legs By Mary Therese Griffin Army last Thursday, to see the progress Army Warrior Care and Transition –it’s all arms and upper body. I’m pretty much limited from the chest of exhibits, scheduled to open June 4. The governor was greeted by Maj. Gen. gt. 1st Class Jay Martin, a up. It’s hard, but once I got fitted in Omar Jones, commander of the Military trumpet player in the Army’s the bike, I realized I have to get in District of Washington/Joint Force Old Guard Fife and Drum there and keep going, because pracHeadquarters-National Capitol Region, Corps, openly admits he was never tice makes perfect,” said Martin. He won a bronze medal for his and retired Gen. Eric Shinseki, former really athletic. “I was not athletic classification in hand cycling for Secretary of Veterans Affairs, who is the until my mid-forties and I started Team Army at this year’s Departpresident-elect of the Army Historical racing BMX bicycles, believe it or ment of Defense Warrior Games Foundation, and Tammy Call, Museum not,” said Martin. in Tampa. Martin knew about the Director. Biking was his new hobby ungames before his accident but now As they gathered outside the main til an accident Jan. 6, 2018, at an realized he could participate. He exentrance, Call explained the stainless indoor bike park. Martin knew im- plains why he believes the Warrior steel walls of the museum represent the mediately on impact that his legs Games are important. strength of the Army, and is very reflective were not going to be the same. After “Just like sports are important in nature, transforming the character of immediate surgery he learned he for kids with developing personality the building through changing seasons. would never walk again. and growth, sports at this point for U.S Army photo by PFC Dominique Dixon Call alsoClass pointed theparticipates illuminatedintower, As he transitioned through the injured or handicapped individuSgt. 1st Jay out Martin the cycling event June 23 in which beacon of safetyofand Warrior Transition Battalion at als is the same kind of thing . . . it Tampa,represents during the a 2019 Department Defense Warrior Games, an security. adaptive sports competition for wounded, ill and injured Service mem- Fort Belvoir, he decided not to give shapes development and helps you The group entered the spacious lobby, up on biking and used it in his adapbers and veterans. Approximately 300 athletes representing teams dominated by aAllied massive blackforces marble wall, in a variety of athletic tive reconditioning. from U.S. and military compete See Warrior Games, page A5 inscribed with every Army campaigns waged competitions. “Hand cycling is different, befrom the War of Independence to the present Tammy Call, Army Museum director, right, describes the museum’s architectural concepts to Maj. See Army Museum, A5 Gen. Omar Jones and Virginia Governor Ralph Northam, Oct. 30.

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Credentialing, along with bachelor’s degrees to senior NCOs working with each of the military attended the Sergeants Ma- centers of excellence to provide changes to promotion FEST who AND WRAP UP! to jor Academy HALLOWEEN at Fort Bliss, Texas. technical skill training equitable boards, helps ensure the Dailey said the Army will provide academic skills. Soldiers with some college credit or “We thought we need to build on best are promoted and professional credentialing for each that more, because 60 percent of the level of NCO training. Army is combat arms, so what tanretained

“The expectation is we give some- gible technical skills do they leave thing back for that service,” Dailey with?” he said. said at an Association of the U.S. Army breakfast in Washington, Skilled labor required Photo by Luc Dunn, AUSA Dailey cited that 80 percent of he Army could add to its D.C. “Not just be able to say that Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel record retention numbers by you served and sacrificed, but (get- American jobs require skilled labor, Dailey speaks about retention providing more incentive for ting) tangible results. That’s what and that Soldiers can become pro- and academic credentialing at the Soldiers to stay on duty, the ser- we owe to the American people–is a ductive members of the work force AUSA Institute of Land Warfare better product, to be more produc- after leaving the Army. vice’s top enlisted leader said. breakfast in Arlington, June 26. “There is a great opportunity The Army has been testing a pilot tive in their hometowns.” Dailey said the Army has been for many of our Soldiers to fulfill late those to civilian-sector skills, program for academic credentialing at Fort Hood, Texas, and plans to working out the finer points of the the ranks of those skilled labor re- which we had not done.” extend the program to several ma- program to ensure higher quality quirements in our hometowns of Last year, with the help of Conjor installations by the end of 2019, training for Service members and America, and they have the tangible gress and the Army Continuing said Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel deciding how agencies will get pay- skills,” Dailey said. “We just need to Education System, the Army creFort Belvoir hosted a number of Halloween and Fall events this year and we have the pictures to prove it! The Garrison Commander, Col. Michael Dailey. The Army plans to spread ment. The program will also be make it official. ated credentialing Greenberg and his family were out in full costume. The Religious Services Office offered their Halloween alternative, Fallthe Fest, with fun and assistance “We saw the opportunity to be the program to all installations in available to National Guard and food for the whole family. Army Reserve members. able to capitalize on the great skills fiscal year 2020. See Credentialing, page A8 Dailey said the Army has been our Soldiers have now, and transRecently, the Army provided 110 By Joe Lacdan Army News Service

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Quality Assurance Teams: Hired to make a difference logistics readiness command. Brian Smith, Garrison chief of housing, said there are three orders his QA team follows: • An operation order that directs us to do 100% of all change of occupancy maintenance, so every empty house gets inspected before the move-in. • 100% of any life, health and safety problem that gets reported gets inspected after the maintenance team has finished.

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From left: Garrison Q&A team members Harvey Anthony, Donald Thomas and Rick Holmes look over the database of inspections and results in the Housing Office, Oct. 31.

The Army’s response to the crisis of confidence in Army housing at the beginning of the year was to win back residents trust. To spearhead this effort, the Army established a Quality Assurance Team at each post to ensure privatized housing is doing quality maintenance in a reasonable timeframe. Several remedies, such as online work orders, and work order histories, have already been implemented to catch up with maintenance backlogs. That helped track the ‘who and when,’ but it falls on the QA Team to examine the ‘how’ and how well the work is done.

What does a QA team do? The team prioritizes their assignments, concentrating on any issue that could jeopardize residents’ life, health or safety. QA teams are a composite of trained housing inspectors, augmented by experts from the fire department, installation safety office and the

• A random 5% follow-up on all completed work orders, which is typically a follow-up phone call to talk to the resident and make sure they’re satisfied with the work performed. One of the Quality Assurance Inspectors, Donald Thomas, explained the team’s mission is 100% inspections of every empty home, before a new family moves in, 100% inspections of all life, health, and safety reports are reinspected after completion, and follow ups on work orders to ensure work orders and change of occupancy maintenance is completed.

Getting It Right, Yielding Results The work is beginning to show an improvement in quality, according to Smith. The main objective, he said, is the work orders are completed, building on the cooperation between the QA Team and contractors to ensure problems are resolved. “We’ve seen an upward trend in the quality of the work and the satisfaction of the residents. I think we’re starting to yield results. That’s the reports we’re getting back from the QAs,” he said. Greenberg summarized the differences by saying, “We’re changing the way we’re doing business. It is what we owe our families and what our families deserve.” The next Quarterly Housing Town Hall is Tuesday, Thurman Auditorium, 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Mold The largest life, health, and safety issue is mold for residents on post. Thomas said his team is well aware of that and inspectors keep a close eye on bathrooms, vents and other typical sites of mold growth. “We do our own inspections now, in between tenant inspections, where we look for any presence of mold. If we see a situation that could develop into mold, we write that up in our report, and the contractors are directed to investigate and take corrective measures immediately,” he said.

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New dislocation allowance for PCS moves By Sean Kimmons, Army News Service

oldiers and their Families can now receive dislocation allowance ahead of a permanent change of station move after the Army updated its policy in an effort to reduce the burden of moving. The new policy is effective Oct. 10, when Gen. James Photo by Stephenie Wade C. McConville, chief of staff of the Army, Soldiers and their families can now receive and Secretary of dislocation allowance ahead of a permanent change of station move after the Army updated its the Army Ryan D. policy in an effort to reduce the burden of moving. McCarthy signed the policy. Soldiers who possess an individually-billed government charge card are eligible for the advance payment. Dislocation allowance, or DLA, partially reimburses Soldiers for the expenses incurred while relocating to a new duty station on PCS orders. Payment rates can range from about $978 to nearly $5,000, based on rank or if a Soldier has dependents. The allowance does not have to be paid back. The change comes after McConville asked for a review of certain policies to alleviate the peak PCS season that occurs every summer. “His intent was to try and lessen the burden of a PCS move on Soldiers and Families,” said Larry Lock, chief of compensation and entitlements at the Army’s G-1 office. “This was just one of those areas that we took a look at and saw that we had the policy flexibility to make those changes.” “The policy still requires the use of the government travel card for all other travel allowances.”

To request a DLA advance, Soldiers need to fill out the Defense Finance and Accounting Service Form 9114. Or, they can receive the DLA after their move is completed when their fill out their Defense Department Form 1351-2 travel voucher.

Addtional Policy Changes The Army is also pursuing efforts to ease other challenges during PCS moves. One initiative being considered is getting Soldiers their orders 120 days before their PCS date, said Maj. Gen. Michel M. Russell, G-4 assistant deputy chief of staff. Further, the Army is developing a knowledge-based smartphone application to assist with the household goods, or HHG, process, he said. The app will streamline all HHG resources and policies into one location, allowing Soldiers and their families to discover benefits that can help them before, during, and after the HHG process. “People are not aware of all the benefits that they have,” Russell said at the forum. “One of the things that we’re going to get after is making sure everybody understands how to empower themselves and take back the household goods move.” At another family forum last week, McConville said the Army is even looking to incentivize “do-it-yourself” personally procured moves for families interested in doing so, which could put less strain on commercial movers during peak periods. Soldiers are now eligible for 95 percent, and sometimes up to 100 percent if approved, of what the government would pay a commercial mover as part of a personally procured move. The change to an automatic 100 percent payment for PPMs, which currently make up less than 2 percent of all PCS moves, is currently being worked on. For the most recent change to DLA, Lock said it was a necessary thing to do to help Soldiers and Families. “If we have the flexibility to do it,” he said, “without bringing on additional burden administratively for the Army and at the same time helping Families, it’s a win.”

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From Army Museum, A1 day, and those campaign streamers were etched into the wall, and in colored glass on the ceiling . Governor Northam was impressed with the “Brats to Boots” presentation in the museum’s Experiential Learning Center (ELC). “I really like your display on families,” said Northam. Photo by Paul Lara “I think that gets overlooked Museum director explains its interactive sometimes. When I was active Army field hospital. Northam had been duty we were overseas with an Army doctor after college. two children, and that’s a lot of moving parts.” The ELC provides a unique learning space dedicated to hands on G-STEM learning activities. A major portion of the museum’s exhibits examine the history of the Army through six different galleries: Founding the Nation; Preserving the Nation; Nation Overseas; Global War; Cold War; and Changing World. A seventh gallery focuses on the broad relationship between the Army and American society. Jones noted the significance this museum will have when it opens. “I am excited, as a Soldier, and as the commanding general for the military district of Washington about what this place means for the Army. It’s the first Army museum to bring history alive from 1775 to 2020. I think it’s great for the Army to tell our story, and I think it’s going to be a focal point for the American public to come here and connect to their Army. It’s just a wonderful location, and Tammy’s done a great job,” he said. In addition to the permanent displays, there are also rotating exhibits on the third floor, along with Call said she was delighted to give governor Northam a peek of what the public will see this summer. “To have the governor here and was phenomenal. I mean, to know that we are maturing toward becoming that landmark destination point as the Army’s national museum is just astounding.” For more information, see theNMUSA.org

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Col. Michael Greenberg, Garrison commander, along with his wife, Jackie, and daughter, Danielle, greet Hayden Bell, 2, with Halloween candy at his home. Approaching severe weather shifted the seasonal neighborhood event from Halloween to Friday evening.

Community celebrates fall in costume By Paul Lara Belvoir Eagle

n Belvoir, Halloween turned out to be a flexible, days-long celebration this year, due to threatening weather Halloween Night. Wednesday evening, displaced families on post crafted a large Trunk-or-Treat in one of Belvoir Hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parking garages, with more than 40 decorated trunks for the kids to stop by, while The Villages at Belvoir provided hot dogs to the attending families. The Religious Support Office hosted its Fall Fest in the Religious Education Center.

Children pick up a candy bag during the 2019 Fall Festival at the Religious Education Center, Oct. 31.

Busy families could start by enjoying food, then proceed down the hall for Bible Bingo, crafts and Hula Hoop practice. There was a carving station for plastic pumpkins, which liberated parents and children from scooping out the gooey gourd guts. Popcorn and cotton candy were on hand for snacking before reaching the face-painting line. On the way out, everyone could pick up a pre-filled bag of candy. Friday night, was the designated rain date for neighborhood trick-or-treating, as costumed kids and dogs wandered The Villages in search of sweet satisfaction.

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Team USA’s David Ramirez, 12, boots the ball to the goal during his team’s CYS U13 (11-13 year old) division championship showdown with Team Brazil, Saturday on Long Parade Field.

Team Brazil congratulates Team Spain for a game well played after winning the 2019 CYS U10 (8-9 year old) division championship 5-2, Saturday on Long Parade Field.

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Team Spain’s Bennett Larrabee, 8, drives to the goal during his team’s CYS U10 (8-9 year old) division championship showdown with Team Brazil, Saturday on Long Parade Field.

For the coaches of the winning squads, the key to success came down to the dedication of their respective players. “This was a fantastic game—a great time and I very much he two teams representing Brazil in the annual enjoyed it,” said U10 division Team Brazil Head Coach Child and Youth Services U10 division Earl McCoy Jr. “At the beginning of the season, we were (ages 8-9) and U13 division (ages 11-13) in last place and watching these kids develop into soccer championship title games, kept offensive what they are now is amazing. Of course, I wanted to momentum at full steam, to emerge victorious see my team win but watching them develop like this over Team Spain and Team USA, respectively, was what it was all about.” Saturday on Long Parade Field. “This is an amazing thing,” said U13 Team Brazil In the U13 division title match, Team Brazil Head Coach Brent Wilde. “They worked hard all season fought against a ferocious Team USA defense ADF-E shortstop, Mike Zelinsky, scoops up a blistering grounder during and earned this title. Team USA is a phenomenal that limited the victors to 2 goals throughout two a softball matchupteam—they with DTRA,are July 2 at Graves Field. very, very tough and I’m just proud of intense periods. But, Brazil’s own defense rose to these kids; they worked hard and they earned it.” the occasion and succeeded in thwarting any and all and wasted no timeRashawd unleashing a CYS For regular-season results, Pope, sports and fitness assistant Team USA efforts to balance the scales, ultimately massive onslaught from the batter’s standings and ceremony the playoffduring schedule, director, hosted a post-game awards stepping into the winner’s circle as the 2019 champions box. In customary form, thethe team visit and http://www.quickscores.com/ which champion runner-up trophies were with the 2-0 win. matched its offensive fortunes with belvoirmwr. presented to McCoy and Wilde, and each player In the U10 division showdown, Team Brazil on all four teams received individual trophies for stellar 13, playleft, in and the infield and out kept the emphasis on precision passing and Team Brazil’s Campbell Chase, For information about Fort their stellar seasons. spot-on goal kicking, netting 5, while the defense Madison Schaerfl, 9, show in the grass to paint remain at the top of Belvoir’s intramural sports program off their war about the youth soccer made it a priority to limit their opponents to 2 before taking on Team USA the 2019 CYS withFor the in FY19 rankings themore 15-0information and Arrington, the annualCYS Commander’s program, call Jerry sports andCup scores with a double-team approach to applying U13 (11-13 year old) division championship, blowout. title race, call Justin Fitzgerald, the pressure all over the field. fitness director, at 703-805-9139. Saturday on Long Parade Field. The single-elimination champi- league coordinator and sports facilPhotos by Rick Musselman onship tournament is scheduled to ity manager, 703-806-5093. Athletes DTRA second baseman, Rich Goad, drills one up the middle for a base hit during his team’s late-season intramural softball matchup against begin today, starting at 6 p.m. at can also contact their unit represenhttps://www.flickr.com/photos/fort_belvoir ADF-E, July 2 at Graves Field. For more photos, visit Graves Field. tative to sign up and get schedules. By Rick Musselman Belvoir Eagle

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Belvoir Redskins close flag football season with narrow victory By Rick Musselman Belvoir Eagle Youth athletes participating in Belvoir’s Child and Youth Services Flag Football Program brought this year’s season to a close, with dynamic matchups across the age divisions, Saturday at Pullen Field. In the schedule’s final contest, the Belvoir Redskins squared off in an offense-heavy showdown against the Belvoir Packers.

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When the dust finally settled on both squads’ stellar passinggame and defensive-intensity efforts, the Skins emerged victorious, booking a narrow, 18-14 win. For information about the league, call Jerry Arrington, Fort Belvoir CYS sports and fitness director, at 703-805-9139. For more photos, visit https://www.flickr.com/photos/fort_belvoir

Belvoir Redskins running back, Shane Udoh, 9, breaks into open field during his team’s flag football season closer against the Packers, Saturday at Pullen Softball Field.

Belvoir Redskins quarterback, Cade Rogers, 9, drops back to pass during his team’s CYS flag football season closer against the Packers, Saturday at Pullen Softball Field.

Belvoir Redskins running back, Ja’ Mari Grissom, 10, dodges a Packers flag-grab attempt during a flag football season closer, Saturday at Pullen Softball Field.

Belvoir Packers running back, Aiden Nigro, 9, prepares to complete a doublereverse play during his team’s CYS flag football season closer against the Redskins, Saturday at Pullen Softball Field.

Belvoir Packers quarterback, Christian Curtis, 8, scrambles out of the pocket as Redskins defender, Shane Udoh, 9, applies the pressure during a CYS flag football season closer, Saturday at Pullen Softball Field.

Belvoir Packers quarterback, Truett Pritchard, 8, tosses a spot-on screen pass during his team’s flag football season closer against the Redskins, Saturday at Pullen Softball Field.

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to leadership, many of whom also answered the call to serve their country. He spends countless hours providing extra-curricular activities and community service opportunities such as Color Guard, the Dale City 4th of July Parade and wreath laying at Arlington Cemetery. He is also very active in his church as a deacon and is a proud member of New Life Anointed Ministries International. Contract Solutions Inc. has also recognized his dedication, and he is to be featured as ‘Mr. January’ in their 2020 Honor Service Country Veteran’s calendar. He is married to Jackie Robinson-Burnette and is a proud father of three and grandfather of one. — Alexis Smith

ARTHUR CANDENQUIST Age: 73 Hometown: Amissville Branch of Service: United States Air Force Highest rank achieved: Captain Years of service: 1964-74 Honors Received: Air Medal with six oak leaf clusters; Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze battle stars Why are you nominating: Served in Vietnam in 1970 and 1971 — Arthur Candenquist

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Age: 37 Hometown: Manassas Park Branch of Service: United States Army Why are you nominating: Joseph is an example of the true American hero. He gave his life serving the country and the people he loved. He was shot when he was deployed to Iraq. He survived and lived as a paraplegic for the rest of his days. He gave everything he could, even his life, to protect and serve. — Luis Peraza

VICTOR BURNETTE Age: 62 Hometown: Willingboro, New Jersey Branch of Service: United States Army Highest rank achieved: LTC Years of service: 26 Honors Received: Bronze Star; Expert Field Medical Badge Other details: Desert Storm Veteran; Toured overseas in Heidelberg and Stuttgart, Germany; and Seoul (Yongsan) Korea; Airborne School, Air Assault School Why are you nominating: Loyalty and service to country have always been in Victor’s DNA. The son of retired Army Major William Burnette, he continued his father’s legacy by not only serving in the Army for over 26 years, he decided he would continue to serve his community by becoming a Prince William County school teacher. He currently teaches JROTC at Woodbridge High School and has mentored and guided hundreds of students in

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Age: 94 Hometown: Portsmouth Branch of Service: United States Army Highest rank achieved: Major Years of service: 20 Honors Received: WWII Victory Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Service Medal with one Bronze Service Star; Good Conduct Medal; Army Commendation Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal; Vietnam Service Medal; Vietnam Campaign Medal; Korea Service Medal; United Nations Service Medal; and more. Other details: WWII, Korean War, Vietnam Why are you nominating: William Burnette’s 20 years of service to his country included not one, but three wars, an enlistment and a commis-

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sion. His various honors, awards and medals leave an impression both his family and country are proud of. He began as an enlisted soldier working in lunch service. After becoming a sergeant, he decided to go back to school and earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Virginia State University. He then was commissioned as an officer and worked in Quarter Master Command where he retired as a major. His various medals and achievements left a legacy both his family and country could be proud of. After retiring, he continued to serve his community by becoming a school teacher, teaching woodshop at John F. Kennedy High School in Willingboro, New Jersey. He was also an active member of his church, serving as a deacon. William was known for his warm, caring personality, his wit and desire to mentor and seed into the life of young people through his wisdom. William passed away March 17, 2017. His memory and legacy will continue to live on and be celebrated by his wife Juanita P. Burnette, his son Victor Burnette, his daughter-in-law Jackie, three granddaughters and one greatgranddaughter. — Alexis Smith

Branch of Service: United States Navy Highest rank achieved: IC2/E-5 Years of service: 15 Honors received: National Defense Service Medal, Navy Pistol Marksmanship Ribbon, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Good Conduct Medal Other details: Active Duty Enlistment from 1990 to 1996; Reserve Duty from 1996 to 2004; assignments in Orlando, Florida; Great Lake, Michigan; San Diego, California; and Corpus Christi, Texas Why are you nominating: I wanted to recognize her for dedication and selfless service to the United States Navy in an active and reserve status. In her time in service, she demonstrated unparalleled success in whatever mission, assignment or tasks she performed. She

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is a proven leader who always put the needs of the fleet before herself. Her desire to excel in meeting the needs of the fleet resulted in a cohesive, dynamic and responsive unit. She had a true devotion to duty. — Angelo Devine

AMANDA HUFFMAN Age: 34 Branch of Service: United States Air Force Years of service: 6 Honors Received: Bronze Star, MSM, Combat Action Medal Other details: Deployed to Afghanistan as part of a Provincial Reconstruction Team in 2010 Why are you nominating: Amanda is a female veteran helping other female veterans make the transition from service to civilian. She has published a book called "Women of the Military" that highlights stories of American women service members. She is an influencer among veterans and military families. — Christy DeWitt

BERNARD INGOLD

Age: 65 Hometown: Sault Ste Marie, Michigan Branch of Service: United States Army Highest rank achieved: Lieutenant Colonel, principal deputy of the chief of legislative liaison Years of service: 40 Honors Received: Several Other details: Just retired, remarkable ceremony at the Pentagon. Why are you nominating: He started his journey by being approached and was able to start a jag career and so much more. Supporting our family, his dreams, his office was lost on 9/11 and we never knew if my dad was alive. He was, and everyday he makes strides to make this world great. — Brianna Dampier

MICHAEL J. BONANNO

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Age: 51 Hometown: Manassas Branch of Service: United States Marine Corps Highest rank achieved: Staff Ssgt -E6 Years of service: 8 Honors Received: National Defense Service Medal; Joint Meritorious Unit Award (2nd Award); Presidential Service Badge & Certificate #14383; Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award); Letter of Appreciation (3 Awards); Southwest Asia Service Medal (3rd Award); Meritorious Mast; Kuwait Liberation Medal ; Navy Achievement Medal (Kuwait); Navy Unit Commendation; Certificate of Commendation; Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (2nd Award); Combat Action Ribbon; Rifle Sharpshooter Badge, Pistol Sharpshooter Badge; three meritorious promotions to include honor graduate to Lance Corporal in Bootcamp (earning his Dress Blue Uniform); Honor Graduate, Military Police Investigator School, Fort McClellan, Ala. Other details: During Michael's first four years of service, he was stationed at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Within those 4 years, he was deployed 90% of the time to the Middle East and the Asian Pacific. He spent a full year as Camp Kinser, Japan, as the base watch commander. For his second enlistment, he was stationed with Quantico and attached to HMX-1, Marine Helicopter Squadron. As the Staff NCO, he was sergeant of the guard and head of the training facility. His tactical and leadership skills were at a level seldom seen in Marines of his grade. His was mature and dependable and his judgement in independent situations could be relied on by his commanders to be the highest caliber. His bearing, personal appearance and strength of character were an inspiration to his fellow Marines and brought great

Age: 52 Hometown: Mount Megs, Alabama Branch of Service: United States Marine Corps Highest rank achieved: CWO4 Years of service: 28 Other details: Persian Gulf Why are you nominating: My forever hero, he passed away two years ago and I never got a chance to tell him “thank you” for all he done including helping raise me as his own. — Daisha Collier

credit upon his command. His service during Desert Shield/Desert Storm resulted in his being awarded the Navy Achievement Medal. He received an Honorable Discharge and is a disabled veteran. Why are you nominating: Michael

Bonanno is an individual the exudes confidence, integrity, compassion and has a high moral character. Upon separating from the Marine Corps, he has earned a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, a master’s degree in Security Management and a master’s degree in Business Administration. He’s currently the executive director for a local law firm. Michael sets goals and exceeds expectations. He is also a wonderful father of two children and a loving husband. He cares for people and is the first one to do the right thing, especially when no one is look-

ing. — Dianne Bonanno

Carolina, California, Alabama, Virginia, Pentagon Why are you nominating: His service in the Air Force helped mold him into the father, husband and person he is today. — Marie Nazario

CHRISTOPHER K. RASH Age: 71 Hometown: Manassas Branch of Service: United States Army Highest rank achieved: Lt Colonel Years of service: 22 Honors Received: Three Air Medals and a Purple Heart Other details: Chris Rash was a OH-6 helicopter pilot who served in Vietnam. He later went on to play a role in the initial establishment of the 160th SOAR (Special Operations Aviation Regiment), nicknamed "Night Stalkers.” Air Defense Artillery command position Germany Why are you nominating: Chris was shot during a "last light" mission in Vietnam. He would go on to have multiple surgeries to repair his jaw (reconstructed with bone from his hip). After recovering he would continue flying Aviation Units in Texas, Kentucky, Germany and Tennessee. At the end of his military career, Chris served as chief of supply and maintenance for the National Guard Bureau at the Pentagon. In 2003, Chris would go on to create a 501 c(3) charity, WestRash Charities, that focuses on raising funds for pediatric cancer research and family support. — Deena Westenhofer

THOMAS “SCOTT” HENDERSON Age: 56 Hometown: Louisville, Georgia Branch of Service: United States Air Force Highest rank achieved: E-7 Years of service: 21 Honors Received: Accommodation, Achievement, Meritorious Service, Overseas, Marksman Other details: Stationed in Alaska, North

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LIBBY WESTPHAL Age: 51 Hometown: Leesburg Branch of Service: United States Air Force Highest rank achieved: SSGT Years of service: 12 Honors Received: Air Force Commendation Medal Other details: Served during the Gulf War and special duty assignment at Fort McNair for General Officer's Capstone Program. Why are you nominating: Libby seeks out ways to honor our vets. She leads the charge in our community to write thank you cards for our war vets, new recruits and wounded. She hand-delivers these cards. Libby volunteers at Boulder Crest Retreat that supports our wounded warriors. She welcomes visiting honor flights that have WWII, Korean and Vietnam veterans and visits VFWs and American Legions to show her appreciation for service. She shares her pride of being an Air Force vet whenever and wherever possible. — Christopher Westphal

RICHARD KAY

Age: 59 Hometown: East Meadow, New York Branch of Service: United States Navy Highest rank achieved: Lieutenant Commander Years of service: 23 Honors Received: Gold Oak Leaf LCDR Other details: 11 years overseas, Sergeant of USMC, Petty Officer First Class USN, Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist & Surface Warfare Specialist, USS Midway, USS Constellation Why are you nominating: My father has been serving others his whole life; from his career in the military to raising three daughters and now his grandson, as well as changing lives through Small Simple Changes by helping those who struggle with fitness and nutrition. My dad is always willing to help others and does this

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attitude. I am nominating my dad because his hard word deserves to be celebrated and shared with others. I am so proud of my dad and all his accomplishments and cannot thank him enough for being such a great role model in my life. — Jerica Kay

KELLI GLEASON

Why are you nominating: The veteran closest to my heart. He has fought more fights than most will ever know. He has seen things most couldn’t handle, while he only has some noticeable scars, he has scars that will never be seen. Yet, he is humble and loves this country more than anything. I want our kids to see and know what their daddy has sacrificed. — Jolene Johnson

BRIAN FIELDS

Age: 31

Hometown: Woodbridge Branch of Service: United States Army Highest rank achieved: Sergeant E-5 Years of service: 7 Other details: Operation Iraqi Freedom

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JAMES LEO WILLESS Age: 73 Hometown: Fredericksburg Branch of Service: United States Army Highest rank achieved: SSG (E-6) Years of service: 7 Honors Received: Bronze Star Medal; Army Commendation Medal; Purple Heart; one Overseas Bar; National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Service Medal; Vietnam Campaign Medal Other details: Served one year in Vietnam (19691970). Served in Army Reserves (1978-1982) Why are you nominating: Served a total of 37.5 years of federal service that included U.S. Army active duty and reserve service, Federal Civil Service in support of U.S. Navy and U.S Army, followed 10 years of service as a contract employee after retiring from federal service. — Keiko Willess

JEFFREY JOHNSON Age: 37 Hometown: Haymarket Branch of Service: United States Marine Corps Highest rank achieved: Corporal Years of service: 4 Honors Received: Combat Action Ribbon, Iraq Campaign Medal, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Rifle Qualification Badge, Pistol Qualification Badge Other details: Served two tours in Iraq

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Age: 49 Hometown: Dinwiddie Branch of Service: United States Army Highest rank achieved: SSG Honors Received: Iraqi Freedom Veteran, Several Army Achievement Awards Other details: Iraqi Freedom Veteran, Anti Terrorism Instructor Why are you nominating: Dumfries Councilman Mr. Fields has served this great nation with 20 years of military service, 15 years of law enforcement, 10 years public service in Prince William County, three years as an elected official in the town of Dumfries and still continues to be a voice for this community he loves. A real hero among us. — Mehar Arsal

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J.D. WILLIAMS IV

Age: 47 Hometown: Tyler Branch of Service: United States Army Highest rank achieved: Staff Sergeant Years of service: 8 Other details: Bosnia twice & Iraq Why are you nominating: J.D. is one of the most humble human beings you will ever meet, rarely discussing his accomplishments. After losing his father as a young teen, he was determined to follow in his father’s footsteps and joined the United States Army after college. He selflessly serves the United States and his loving family on a daily basis. — Misty Williams VETERANS

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HOLLY LONG Age: 41 Branch of Service: United States Marine Corps Highest rank achieved: Staff Sergeant Years of service: 20 Honors Received: Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for serving as a Burial Detail SNCOIC and the Military Outstanding Volunteer Medal for years of volunteer service in the local communities Other details: Holly served 20 years as an Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Specialist. In addition, she also served as a recruiter for the Marine Corps and she is featured in some of the current recruitment videos. She has four children and one is currently serving in the Marine Corps and is a 4th generation Marine. PFC Caelan Long is stationed at Camp Foster. Why are you nominating: Holly served 20 years and raised four children whom she gave birth to all while on active duty. Her father was a sergeant major and she joined because she wanted to be just like him. Women in the military are often underappreciated and women who end up as a career Marine are rare. She is proud of what she has accomplished. Her parents both passed away by the time she was 33 and she easily could have quit and given up, but she didn’t. She is now a massage therapist and wants to do her part to help with the veteran suicide crisis and help make a difference.

JOHN NESIUS Branch of Service: United States Navy Years of service: 32 Why are you nominating: Leadership tour work during war in Afghanistan, multiple international and national tour military honors — D. Nesius

NORBERT HARTMAN Age: 87 Hometown: Manitowoc, Wisconsin Branch of Service: United States Army Highest rank achieved: SGM E-9 Years of service: 26 Honors Received: BS, MSM, ACM

Other details: His assignments included France (2), Germany (2), Vietnam and Thailand Stateside tours included Fort Carson, Fort Belvoir and Reserve training with AAR1 Why are you nominating: Norbert served in many locations with many leadership positions. He was primarily assigned to Engineer Combat Battalions. He is a veteran, survivor and a compassionate soldier, known "to take care of his own.” — Cindy Hartman

natal intensive care civilian nurse with plans to enter public health nursing. She instead pursued a 21-year military career as an Air Force medical leader and commander of operational military medical units. Today, she represents the Occoquan District on the Prince William Board of County Supervisors and chairs the PotomacRappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC). She has led volunteer humanitarian missions on more than a dozen trips to Indonesia, other AsiaPacific countries, and in the United States. Her life is about public service. — Rich Anderson

CHRISTOPHER L. CHAVEZ

Age: 42 Hometown: Santa Ana, California Branch of Service: United States Army Highest rank achieved: Sergeant First Class Years of service: 20 Honors Received: Four bronze stars, three MSM and one LOM Other details: Six combat tours — two in Iraq and four in Afghanistan. Why are you nominating: Chris joined the Army with the full intent of serving 20 years — war and six deployments never once shook his commitment to do just that. His loyalty, honor and belief that sometimes sacrifice is required for the greater good is inspiring. — Jennifer Allen

RUTH M. ANDERSON

Age: 66 Hometown: Russian Mission, Alaska Branch of Service: United States Air Force Highest rank achieved: Lieutenant Colonel Years of service: 21 Honors Received: Air Force Meritorious Service Award, Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Overseas Ribbon, Air Force Expert Marksmanship Ribbon Other details: Ruth is a 21-year Air Force Nurse Corps officer, leader and squadron commander. Her overseas assignments included service as commander of the 15th Medical Operations Squadron at Hickam AFB, Hawaii. She also deployed to overseas operational locations and is a graduate of the Air War College. Why are you nominating: Ruth's life has been entirely devoted to public service in multiple civilian and military venues. After graduation from nursing school, she first served as a neo-

Communications Director at the Fort Belvoir Community Hospital. Why are you nominating: Autumn is an inspiration to so many people. As her husband, I elevated myself as her partner and because of her strong enduring support led a successful 26-year career in the Air Force. She's inspired countless women across six moves as a military spouse. She's also a fantastic friend and mentor to those close to her and for those that strive for success. She's finally getting the recognition in a career worthy of her accomplishments. — Robert Lombardi

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Age: 50 Hometown: Darlington, South Carolina Branch of Service: United States Army Highest rank achieved: Specialist Years of service: 4 Honors Received: Army Achievement Medal Other details: Germany Why are you nominating: Her service in the Army and military police where she honorably served from 1998-2002. After exiting from the Army, she ran a home daycare for over 20 years helping many children to become straight-A students. Michelle (Specialist Ray, as she was known while in uniform) took her passion for youth to the classroom where she is now a Prince William County employee with the school system as a teacher’s assistant working with special needs children. — Victor Angry

Hometown: Woodbridge Branch of Service: United States Air Force Highest rank achieved: Master Sergeant Years of service: 20 Other details: Two tours in the Philippines Why are you nominating: Doug followed in his parents’ footsteps and joined the Air Force and retired after 20 years of service. Both his parents also retired with 22 years of service. He is the middle child of 13. Keeping up with the "military family tradition," he has seven other siblings who served in the military. His son Jason is currently active duty in the Air Force. He still supports the military by working as a Department of Defense contractor. He also served as past commander of the American Legion Post 364 in Woodbridge. Finally, he still today proudly flies his American and Air Force flags in his front yard. — Tracy Rike

AUTUMN MICHELLE LOMBARDI

Age: 49 Hometown: Russellville, Kentucky Branch of Service: United States Air Force Highest rank achieved: Captain Years of service: 12 Other details: Autumn resigned her commission and put her professional career on hold to raise her twin sons and later her daughter. While raising three young toddlers, she took advantage of her VA benefits and put them to work in the form of earning two Master’s Degrees. Upon her husband's military retirement in 2018, her professional career went back into focus and has led to her current position as the Strategic

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GEORGE DIXON Age: 78 Hometown: Boston Branch of Service: United States Air Force Highest rank achieved: Colonel Years of service: 30 Honors Received: Defense Superior Service, Legion of Merit, Four Distinguished Flying Crosses, Bronze Star Medal, four Meritorious Service Medal, 15 Air Medals,two Air Force Commendation Medals, Secretary of Defense, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Headquarters USAF Identification Badges, Command Pilot with over 6,000 flying hours Other details: Germany, Vietnam, Philippines. Special Assisting, Principal Advisor to Secretary of Defense for POW/ MIA Affairs, Base Commander Scott AFB, Illinois. Air Commando with over 300 Combat Missions Why are you nominating: Col. Dixon has served his country in the USAF for more than 30 years many of his assignments were overseas without his family in some cases in austere and dangerous environments. His many awards and decorations are reflective of his love of country and patriotism. — Elsa Dixon

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Sports Briefs Veterans Day Basketball Tournament The 2019 Veterans Day Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament will be held in Wells Field House and Graves Fitness Center, Friday-Monday. The registration deadline is Oct. 24. Individual and team awards will be given to 1st and 2nd place teams as well as Men’s and Women’s MVP. For more info, visit Belvoir.armymwr.com.

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Field. The group will meet at 10 a.m. Friday; Nov. 15; and Dec. 13. The Stroller Walking Group is an incredible way to socialize while providing a good source of exercise. This group is open to active-duty military, retirees, their Families, DoD civilian employees, and contractors. For more info, call 571-231-7028.

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Friday, 9 p.m.-midnight at the Bowling Center, located at 5975 Middleton Road, Bldg. 1199. Cosmic Bowling is out-of-this-world entertainment featuring music videos and awesome effects lighting in an ultra-lounge atmosphere. Cost is $4 per game. For more call 703-805-2991.

From beginner to avid golfer, the Fort Belvoir Golf Club staff will customize your individual program to maximize your golf experience. The Golf Club offers experienced PGA Class “A” golf Instruction to help you in all parts of the game, including club fitting, full swing, chipping, pitching, sand, and strategy. Contact the Golf Club at 703-8065878 for more information.

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The Body Shop 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. Gym patrons wishing to utilize the facility after normal operating hours need to register their Common Access Card (CAC) to be granted entry. Patrons can register their CAC card at the Body Shop from 5:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Friday, or 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday - Sunday. Registration is not necessary if accessing during normal operating hours. For more information, call Graves Fitness Center at 703-806-3100.

Archery Class Every Monday, Outdoor Recreation (ODR) offers an Introduction to Archery Class, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Minimum age requirement is 6 years old. Students must be in the classroom by 5:20 p.m. for a safety briefing. Cost is $5 active duty, $3 active-duty dependents, $7 non-active duty (retirees or DoD civilians), and $5 non-active duty dependents. Registration opens at 4:45 p.m. the day of class and space is first come first serve. For more information, contact ODR at 703-805-3081.

Readiness Program Fitness Classes Sports and Fitness offers free weekly fitness classes. Classes include Functional Fitness, C.O.R.E, Body Sculpt, Zumba, X-Fit, Indoor Cycle, and Turbo Tabata. Visit belvoir.armymwr.com for class descriptions and times. Eligible participants include all active-duty military, retirees, DoD civilian employees, and dependents. For more information, call 703-806-5093.

Water Aerobics – Winter Schedule The schedule of water aerobics classes until May 22, 2020 will be as follows: Deep Water Classes are held 6 – 6:55 a.m. every Monday and Friday, Shallow Water Classes are held 9 – 9:55 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Classes are $5 per session and no registration is required.

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2019 Youth Sports – Enrollment Open Youth Sports and Fitness offers year-round sports for children, ages 3-17. Registration can be completed online on WebTrac or at Parent Central Services. To use WebTrac, the child must be registered with Parent Central Services. For more, call Youth Sports and Fitness at 703-805-9138.

Personal Training Sports and Fitness offers weight management, high-intensity strength conditioning, and functional training programs at Kawamura Human Performance Center. The staff is certified to help and educate patrons on reaching fitness goals. Prices are online at belvoir.armymwr.com or call KHPC at 703-806-4430.

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Army Geospatial Center cataloger takes part in mom’s WWII legacy ahead in spite of being told she was too young to join the Army. Her memory has faded from those early days. Since 2018, there have been ceremonies, parades, articles, and even a Dream Flight, where Maybelle donned her gear and sat in the front of a restored 1940s Boeing Stearman, open-cockpit, biplane from WWII. “An actor who was familiar to me came up to us and pointed out my mother as SixTriple Eight. He said, ‘I know all about you. Thank you!’” Terry Crews narrated the story of the more than 800 women who served with the Six-Triple Eight, Campbell said. Of those women, only seven lived to see this recognition. All of them were in attendance. “It was breathtaking,” Maybelle Campbell (center, left), along with other living members of the WWII 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, were joined on stage by a narrator for the telling of their legacy, Oct. 26 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel Campbell said. “They set the standard not just for black in Washington D.C. for a live airing of American Valor: A salute to our heroes. women, but for all women in the By Joyce Martin woman to be Women’s Army Army Geospatial Center commissioned Corps.” into the Women’s Melody Army Auxiliary Campbell and Corps in the her family summer of 1942. will be tuning The Sixin, with her Triple Eight, as mother, they have been Maybelle, called, under this Veterans the command of Day to watch Lt. Col. Charity American Adams, was the first and only, allblack, all-female, Women’s Army Leavenworth, Kansas. Campbell Corps unit to be deployed overseas during WWII. had not heard the story of her mother’s WWII experience, “My mother’s unit replaced as she spoke to other families another group,” said Campbell. in attendance. The thing, she “The mail was piled to the ceiling and my mother’s unit had said, they all strangely held in Maybelle Campbell and her common, is no one came back nine months to turn it around.” daughter, Melody Campbell (left), from WWII and discussed what The Six-Triple Eight’s mission attend the American Veterans happened with their families. was to clear several years of Center’s American Valor: A “When the unit came to the backlogged mail in the European salute to our heroes at the Omni U.S. there was not a public Theater of Operations. Shoreham Hotel in Washington mention of their existence. No “They did it in three months,” D.C., Oct. 26. Campbell said. Their motto was, welcome. No parade,” Campbell n the day after Veteran’s said. “They were celebrated in “No mail, low morale.” Day nearly 10 years Britain and France, but not in Campbell had been at AGC ago, Melody Campbell Pfc. Maybelle Campbell America.” nearly 10 years, supporting came to work at the U.S. Army 6888th Central Postal It took 70 years to thank the geospatial analysts finding Geospatial Center with no idea Directory Battalion unit on the home front. “One of her mother’s legacy of military maps and other references as a Valor with an entirely new thing I hate is, at her age, she cataloger, before she knew the service as part of the Women’s does not fully understand all perspective about military story. Army Corps 6888th Central that has happened in her honor service than she started with Maybelle had mentioned Postal Directory Battalion. due to suffering from dementia,” when she came to work at the doing pushups in the mud and With approximately 150,000 Campbell said. Army Geospatial Center 11 rain over the years to her three women serving in WWII, The elder Ms. Campbell, 98, years ago. children. Then, in 2018 the SixCampbell’s mother, Pfc. uses a walker to get around. Her “My mother is a hero, a Maybelle Campbell was not only Triple Eight was first recognized body is frail in comparison to the trailblazer,” Campbell said. “I’m one of them, her commander with a monument in the Buffalo spirited 19-year-old who pushed so proud of her.” was the first African American Soldier Military Park at Fort

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Belvoir Community Briefs Rise and Grind This month’s Fort Belvoir Elementary School parent information sessions focuses on Healthy vs. Unhealthy Relationships, Friday, 9-10:30 a.m. in Room 103. The sessions are hosted by the Fort Belvoir Elementary School, Fort Belvoir Community Hospital and Army Community Service.

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Allied Universal, a leading security and facility services company, hosts a hiring event for security professionals with DoD clearance, Friday and Nov. 22, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at 4443 Brookfield Corporate Drive, Suite #210, Chantilly, Va. Veterans, government employees and active service members with clearances are welcome to apply. Qualified candidates are asked to bring their government issued ID and resume. For more, contact Jonathan Sloan, at 703-646-1691 or jonathan.sloan@ aus.com.

Veterans Day Open House Workhouse Arts Center is hosting a Veterans Day Open House, Saturday, noon-6 p.m., where Veterans can enjoy 10% off art sales, free arts workshops and activities for the whole family. The center is located at 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton.

For more, call 703-584-2900 or go to www. workhousearts.org.

a variety of services to include family, marriage and individual counseling, as well as marriage enrichment events. To schedule a counseling appointment, call 703-806-0410.

Revolutionary War Day 2019 Gunston Hall hosts Revolutionary War Day 2019, Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at 10709 Gunston Rd., Lorton. See Revolutionary War re-enactments and other activities for the whole family. Ticket purchase is required. For more, or to purchase tickets, go to www.gunstonhall.org.

Lorton Farmer’s Market L Looking for fresh, local produce? Check out the Lorton Farmer’s Market, located in the Lorton VRE parking lot at 8990 Lorton Station Blvd. The market is open Sunday, Nov. 10 and 17 before it is closed for the winter.

Historic Pohick Church Christmas Mart The Pohick Episcopal Church Christmas Mart is Nov. 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and will feature Attic Treasures, a Consignment Shop, fresh baked goods, homemade candy and apple butter, frozen casseroles, handmade jewelry, stained glass, Christmas decorations and other crafts. Tours of the historic colonial church are available. Admission is free. For more, go to www.pohick.org or call 703-339-6572.

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New York City Day Trips Leisure Travel Services provides day trips to New York City. Upcoming trip dates are Nov. 16, and Dec. 14. Patrons are guaranteed six hours of free time on the ground to tour the “Big Apple”. The cost is $60 per person and reservations must be made at the Fort Belvoir Community Center LTS office. For more, call 703-805-3714.

Transitioning Service members The Army Soldier for Life Office and Department of Defense launched the SkillBridge website. The DOD SkillBridge program helps Service members gain civilian work experience through industry-specific training, apprenticeships, or internships during their last 180 days of military service. For more info, visit dodskillbridge.usalearning.gov.

Family Life Center The Religious Support Office’s Family Life Center is located at Woodlawn Chapel, 8800 Wright Avenue, Bldg. 1801. They offer

Come to the library, 9800 Belvoir Rd. Bldg. 200, from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. every Wednesday with your little ones – children ages 5 and under - and enjoy the stories that are read aloud. For more, call 703-805-4244.

Instructors Wanted The Fort Belvoir Community Center is looking for people interested in instructing a class within MWR. All skills welcome: Dance, cooking, pottery, painting, bartending, fishing, canoeing, etc. If interested, contact Romel Voellm at 703-805-9239.

Sip N’ Paint Sip N’ Paint is the first Saturday of every month at three times: 1-3 p.m., 4-6 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Enjoy a light-hearted gathering with great people and an enthusiastic instructor. The cost is $25 per person. All materials are provided. BYOB. For more, call 703-805-3714.

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CYS extends childcare hours on post By Rick Musselman Belvoir Eagle

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The Community Asked, CYS Responded CYS has extended operating hours for the Child Development Centers and other youth-focused facilities across the installation. “Per parent requests, CYS is expanding the Hourly Care program across all CYS programs, including CDCs, Family Child Care and the School Age Center,” said Sherry E. Bryant, CYS outreach director. “CDC hours remain 6 a.m.-6 p.m., and hourly care will be offered between these hours. Family Child Care may offer additional times outside the normal 6 a.m.-6 p.m. time period. “Hourly Care is expanding from one CDC to all CYS CDC locations (Fort Belvoir North Area 1 and 2; North and South post; JoAnn Blanks; Rivanna Station and Woodlawn), 10 Family Child Care homes and the School Age Center,” Bryant added. “Opening up hourly care in all CDC and FCC locations, as well as the SAC program, will allow parents greater access to convenient care options.” Bryant said the extended hours will be based on several factors for each CYS-enrolled child.

“Each CDC, FCC and SAC program will monitor their enrollment, vacation projections and average daily attendance, to determine the number of hourly care spaces available in each specific program,” she said. “And, Hourly Care students will benefit from the Army’s high standards for programming and quality care that is uniquely designed to meet the individual needs of each child.” Parents are responsible for transportation to and from the School Age Center. CYS staff has long recognized military Families’ needs for flexibility and quality engagement and have made this hour extension to help accommodate those often complex needs. “CYS fully supports the Belvoir community and understands the importance of hourly care options for our families,” Bryant said. “We are responding to the community’s requests to increase our hourly care spaces.

Parents Night Out Returns In addition to the Monday-Friday hourly care options, CYS has brought back Parents’ Night Out, on the second Saturday of every month, unless the evening is adjacent to a holiday, in which case PNO will be held on the third Saturday. CYS will continue to monitor and find additional ways to support the care needs of our families. Bryant also encouraged parents to join the Parent Advisory Board to engage in positive discussions on improving CYS services. Families can contact Parent Central Services, 703-805-5555, for more information about CYS Hourly Care Programs and the Parent Advisory Board meetings. Hourly care is open to all eligible patrons with infants at least 6 weeks old through 12 years old, 6th grade students. CYS registration, orientation and passport are requirements to use the hourly care program. For more information, call Bryant at 703-805-3276 or visit https://belvoir.armymwr.com/categories/cys-services

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rohibition — a nationwide ban on the production sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages — went into effect on Oct. 28, 1919. One hundred years later, a robust U.S. alcohol industry employs about 1 million Americans. And consumer preferences for locally produced craft beers are fueling explosive job growth in U.S. breweries. Brewery-related job postings on ZipRecruiter more than doubled between 2017 and 2018, and are on track for another strong year in 2019. This is an exceptional economic story. While in the rest of the economy, there is

a trend towards establishments consolidating and big mega-companies gobbling up smaller ones, the number of breweries has expanded six-fold since 2008. And while the U.S. economy broadly transitions from a manufacturing economy to

a service economy, the alcohol industry is one place where job growth in manufacturing outpaces that in retail by a factor of eight. Overall, the alcohol industry employs people across four sectors: manufacturing, wholesale trade, retail trade, and leisure and hospitality. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, taverns, pubs, and bars are the largest employers in the industry, with about 400,000 staff on payrolls. Alcoholic beverage wholesalers are next, with about 200,000. Historically, retailers (beer, wine and liquor stores) have been the third-

largest employers, with about 160,000 staff. But alcoholic beverage manufacturers (breweries, wineries, and distilleries) overtook retailers a few months ago, and continue to experience rapid job growth. In just 10 years, employment at breweries, wineries, and distilleries has grown 139%, far faster than total employment economy-wide, which has grown 16%. Employment at bars and alcohol stores, by contrast, grew at about the same pace as employment overall (15% and 16%, respectively), employment at alcohol wholesalers has grown slightly faster by 20%. — Julia Pollak, ZipRecruiter

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mployment in warehousing and storage has grown by a whopping 50% since 2015, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Particularly in poorer areas where land is cheap and it makes sense to build storage facilities, warehouses are providing job opportunities for people with little education or work experience. In some towns, it has now eclipsed other industries as the leading employer. The warehousing expansion has been fueled by growth in global trade and ecommerce. But it is unclear how long it can continue. In recent months, growth has slowed. The slowdown may be a temporary blip like the one we experienced in 2013, the result of a trade war and manufacturing slowdown. Or it is possible that the period of explosive growth may be over for good. Turnover is notoriously high in warehousing jobs, due to relatively low pay and job satisfaction, paired with high rates of work-related injuries. Many of the jobs are staffing agency or contractor positions with limited benefits. Warehousing is also

one of the industries with the greatest potential for automation. New ten-year employment projections out from BLS estimate that employment in many warehousing occupations will be roughly the same in 2028 as it is now. The number of hand laborers and material movers, for example, is projected to rise from 4.10 million in 2018 to just 4.25 million by 2028, and the number of hand packers and packagers to fall from 673,000 to 650,000. New warehouses will continue to open, but the number of workers per warehouse could fall as the most routine or unpleasant tasks are automated. Highly automated cold storage facilities offer a glimpse into the future. The overall result will be more modest growth in the quantity of work than we experienced over the past five years, but a distinct increase in the quality of work. Hand laborer positions will be replaced by jobs for machine operators, maintenance technicians, and even drone pilots–jobs that tend to be safer, require more technical training and pay more. — Julia Pollak, ZipRecruiter

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Employer Name: Edge Concrete Company Inc. Location: Manassas, Virginia Edge Concrete are looking for Skilled Finishers and Laborers to add to our team. We provide quality that is unmatched in the industry and are offering an opportunity and employment to individuals with the skills and drive to help push the company to the next level. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail, communication with customers, and superb craftsmanship. Edge specializes in the removal and replacement of concrete for Homeowners Associations (HOA) and Property Management companies. Edge Concrete is a family owned and operated business that provides commercial & residential concrete solutions at competitive rates. We are a Virginia Class A Contractor, licensed and insured for our clients’ peace of mind.

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