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Belvoir Warrior Transition Brigade Soldier flourishes at DoD Warrior Games By Mary Therese Griffin Army Warrior Care and Transition

cause your arms are not your legs –it’s all arms and upper body. I’m pretty much limited from the chest gt. 1st Class Jay Martin, a up. It’s hard, but once I got fitted in trumpet player in the Army’s the bike, I realized I have to get in Old Guard Fife and Drum there and keep going, because pracCorps, openly admits he was never tice makes perfect,” said Martin. He won a bronze medal for his really athletic. “I was not athletic classification in hand cycling for until my mid-forties and I started Team Army at this year’s Departracing BMX bicycles, believe it or ment of Defense Warrior Games not,” said Martin. in Tampa. Martin knew about the Biking was his new hobby ungames before his accident but now til an accident Jan. 6, 2018, at an realized he could participate. He exPhotos by Paul Lara indoor bike park. Martin knew im- plains why he believes the Warrior Lt. Gen. Charles Hooper, center, Director of the Defense Security Lt. Gen.mediately Charles Hooper, director, Cooperation Agency, left, and on impact thatDefense his legsSecurity Cooperation Agency, and Col. Michael Greenberg, Garrison Games are important. commander, during the Veterans Day were Greenberg, not going togarrison be the same. After salute commander, pose with American Heritage Scouts after the Veterans Col. Michael “Just like sports are important Ceremony on Long Parade Nov. 7. he for kids with developing personality Day Ceremony at the Cold War Memorial, Nov. 7. immediate surgeryField, he learned would never walk again. and growth, sports at this point for U.S Army photo by PFC Dominique Dixon As he transitioned through the injured or handicapped individuSgt. 1st Class Jay Martin participates in the cycling event June 23 in Warrior Transition Battalion at als is the same kind of thing . . . it Tampa, during the 2019 Department of Defense Warrior Games, an adaptive sports competition for wounded, ill and injured Service mem- Fort Belvoir, he decided not to give shapes development and helps you By Paul Lara respected throughout the said Greenberg. up on biking and used it inworld,” his adapbers and veterans. Approximately 300 athletes representing teams Belvoir Eagle Lt. Gen. Charles Hooper, director of the Defense Security Cooperation tive reconditioning. from U.S. and Allied military forces compete in a variety of athletic Seethe Warrior Games, page A5 Agency, and a Belvoir resident, reminded audience of the sacrifices competitions. “Hand cycling is different, beeterans, their families, of our nation’s veterans. students, and local “Whether you were deployed to Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, Korea community leaders standing watch on the quarterdeck, or out in the field when routine paid tribute to the men and women who wear and have training exercises ran long, Veterans Day is the day that our nation worn the nation’s cloth, during stops to say ‘thank you,’” he said. “Thank you for putting your country garrison’s Veterans Day so your fellow can sleep soundly at night, and enjoy the degrees to senior NCOs first working with eachcitizens of the military Credentialing, along with bachelor’s ceremony at the Cold War freedoms that, frankly, we often take for granted.” who attended the Sergeants Ma- centers of excellence to provide Memorial, Nov. 7. changes to promotion Reflecting on a rich military life, jor Academy at Fort Bliss, Texas. technical skill training equitable to Hooper said duty is not complete Service and sacrifice Service members return to civilian life, because they realize the said the Army will provide when academic skills. boards, helps ensure the Dailey by selfless individuals of others. Soldiers with some college credit or importance “We thought we need to build on over two centuries have made best are promoted and “To paraphrase professional credentialing for each that more, because President 60 percentRonald of the Reagan, ‘Some people live their America an indispensable level of NCO training. Army is combat arms, soifwhat tanentire lives and wonder they made a difference in this world.’ Lt. Gen. Charles Hooper, director, retained beacon for peace and freedom, “The expectation is we give some- Veterans gible technical skillsthat do they leave said Hooper. “I’ve had a lot of titles Defense Security Cooperation Agency, don’t have problem,” said Garrison Commander speaks the Veterans Day thing back for that service,” Dailey in with?” he said. By Joeduring Lacdan my life – leader, paratrooper, commander, director, and even the one Col. Michael Greenberg, in his Ceremony Long Parade Field, Oct 7.said at an Association of the U.S. I have now, general officer. But, the only one I get to keep when I take Army NewsonService opening remarks. Skilled labor required Army breakfast in Washington, this uniform off is veteran, and that’s the one I’ll cherish most.” “Our veterans come from all walks of life, but they share the common Photo the by Luc Dunn, AUSA “Not just be able to say that Dailey cited that 80with percent of a wreath, which the Belvoir Garden he of Army could adddetermination, to its D.C. selflessness, The ceremony ended laying qualities courage, pride, dedication to Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel you served and sacrificed, but (get- American jobs require skilled labor, record retention by needed Club donated. Dailey speaks about retention duty and integrity – allnumbers the qualities to make our armed forces 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 out the finer options, points ofmake the changes, the ranks of enroll those for skilled labor re- which we had not done.” at Fort Texas, and again. plans Tricare to working t’sHood, that time of year and Federal and the upcoming program to ensure higher our hometowns of extendEmployees the program to several maHealth Benefits Program, Federal benefitquality year thatquirements begins Jan.in 1. Federal employees Last year, with the help of Contraining Service members America, they to have the pre-tax tangible gress and the Army Continuing jor installations by the end of 2019, Flexible Spending Account Program and for Federal may also and use open seasonand to elect make deciding how agenciescontributions will get pay- toskills,” said. “We just need to Education System, the Army cresaid Sgt. Maj.Dental of the and Army Daniel Employees Vision Insurance Program healthDailey care and/or dependent care ment.their Theplan program flexible will also be make it official. Dailey. The Army plans spread beneficiaries have untiltoDec. 9 to review spending accounts. ated the credentialing assistance “We saw the opportunity to be the program to all installations in available to National Guard and Army Reserve members. able to capitalize on the great skills fiscal year 2020. 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HOUSING INFORMATION Compiled by USAG Fort Belvoir Public Affairs

Army launches additional housing surveys By U.S. Army

fter eight months of efforts and initiatives across the Army to improve housing conditions, residents of Army family housing will have another chance to rate the quality of housing and housing services in 2019 as the Army prepares to launch two more surveys – one on Army-owned and -leased housing, and one on privatized housing. The surveys were emailed Nov. 7 for Army-managed housing, and Nov. 12 for privatized housing. CEL & Associates Inc., an independent thirdparty organization, will administer the survey for the Army. The email will be from ArmyHousingSurvey@celassociates.com. Earlier this year, CEL & Associates emailed housing surveys to nearly 100,000 residents. The purpose of the surveys, both of which are open through Dec. 13, is to receive firsthand accounts of what Soldiers and their families find important in Army housing and gauge satisfaction with propertymanagement services. The housing surveys will be used to find areas that are top priorities to residents; to identify which areas are successful or need improvement; and to determine where funding could have the most effect, according to Lt. Gen. Jason Evans, Army deputy chief of staff for Installations.

“The Army will improve homes, communities, and customer service – from Army housing staff and the private housing management companies – through the candid feedback we receive from our Soldiers and their families,” Evans said. Army housing officials hope for a high participation rate, which will provide a more accurate depiction of resident satisfaction and of changes that have been File phone by Paul Lara implemented over the past eight months. All surveys are confidential and the reporting structure ensures the Army will not see responses unless CEL is satisfied that participants’ anonymity is retained. Residents who have not received an email with the survey link by Monday should contact their local housing offices.

Col. Michael Greenberg, Garrison commander, center, announced a series of housing updates at the Quarterly Housing Town Hall, Nov. 12. See next week’s edition for the story.

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From Open Season, page A1 Employees should note the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance Program and the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program do not participate in the

annual Federal Benefits Open Season. Tricare open season applies to anyone enrolled in or eligible for Tricare Prime, including US Family Health Plan, or Tricare Select. Certain Tricare beneficiaries are also eligible for enrollment in a FEDVIP dental and vision plan. While the open season dates are the same, there are two separate actions for changing your Tricare health plan, or enrolling in a FEDVIP dental or vision plan. “If you want to enroll in a new plan or make changes to your coverage for the upcoming year, take action during open season,” said Mark Ellis, chief of the Policy and Programs Section of the Tricare Health Plan at the Defense Health Agency. “Otherwise, during 2020, you’ll only be able to enroll in a plan or make changes if you experience a Qualifying Life Event.”

Why Tricare open season matters? During Open Season, you can: • Do nothing. If you want to stay with your current health care plan, you don’t have to take any action. You’ll continue in your current plan through 2020 or as long as you’re eligible. • Enroll in a plan. If you’re eligible for Tricare Prime or Select but not enrolled, you can enroll in a plan now. • Change plans. If you’re already enrolled in Tricare Prime or Select, you can switch plans and switch between individual and family enrollment. If you are a Tricare beneficiary, eligible for FEDVIP and want coverage next year, you must enroll during Federal Benefits Open Season. If you aren’t sure if you’re eligible for FEDVIP, visit www. benefeds.com. If you aren’t already in a Tricare health plan and don’t enroll in plan

during open season, you’ll only be eligible for care at a military hospital or clinic if space is available. Tricare beneficiaries can learn more about options during Tricare Open Season and Federal Benefits Open Season, at www.tricare.mil/ openseason.

Does Tricare open season apply to all plans? Tricare Open Season doesn’t apply to Tricare For Life. It also doesn’t apply to the premium-based plans: Tricare Retired Reserve, Reserve Select, Young Adult and Continued Health Care Benefit Program.

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Local chamber honors first responders operational expertise. Kass often functions well beyond his position role. Lt. Ty Burch, Fort Belvoir Fire Officer of the Year, was recognized for implementing the installation of enhanced communication equipment on all emergency vehicles. Over the last year, Burch has saved the organization more than $30,000 by installing and maintaining communications equipment.

Photo illustrations by Paul Lara From left: Spc. Joshua Queen, Military Police Officer of the From left: Katherine Jones, Firefighter / Medic of the Year; Year; Sgt. Christopher Metcalf, Police Officer of the Year; and Stephen Kass, Firefighter of the Year; and Lt. Ty Burch, Fire Officer Don Bolton, Security Guard of the Year, at the 12th Officer of the Year, at the 12th Annual Police and Firefighters Annual Police and Firefighters Tribute in Springfield. Spc. Joshua Queen, Tribute in Springfield. Military Police Officer of the Year, is a traffic accident investigator, and his technical knowledge By Paul Lara often exceeds his supervisors’ expectations, with his ability to complete Belvoir Eagle cases with little to no corrections. He has completed 52 cases and written 23 citations this year. ix Fort Belvoir first responders were among the honorees at the

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Katherine Jones, Fort Belvoir Firefighter/Medic of the Year, was honored for outstanding performance, and is constantly pursuing more training and certifications. Assuming the role of an informal leader, Jones serves as a lead in physical fitness training, and has become a driver on numerous apparatus. Stephen Kass, Firefighter of the Year, was recognized for his outstanding performance, and regularly leads specialized airport rescue firefighter and hazardous materials training. Kass ensures ARFF Driver

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Belvoir adds value to wildlife survey By Paul Lara Belvoir Eagle

and it’s part of a larger count that the Audubon Society started 30 years ago. We rotate during the season among six sites and Fort Belvoir will be the seventh,” McDonald said. Jim Waggoner, The Audubon Society of Northern Virginia’s director of long-term wildlife surveys, said the annual census is important to managers of various regional properties, such as national wildlife refuges, national parks, regional parks, and county parks in Fairfax and Prince William counties. “It’s all aimed at giving the public and these land managers an up-to-date inventory, and provide them with as clear a picture as possible of what’s happening on their properties,” said Waggoner. “It’s important to the public in knowing what’s important and worth standing up for. In many cases, the places where we are doing surveys, they are public Photo by Paul Lara properties but sometimes undiscovered by the public, Greg Fleming, DPW natural resource specialist, left, either because they’re not publicized very much or briefs members of the Audubon Society of Northern they’re out of the way.” Virginia, Oct. 28, as plans are made for butterfly census. Greg Fleming, a natural resource specialist with Belvoir, said this butterfly census is something he Audubon Society of Northern Virginia he’d hoped to accomplish for a really long has long recognized the value that time, but it just never worked out. He Belvoir’s habitat provides to said McDonald kept encouraging him to wildlife in the region, and it will be try again and again, with final success. quantifying some of that next spring, Fleming adds that this all-volunteer according to the society’s program effort provides cost-savings for DPW. manager. “It’s fantastic that we’re able to Laura McDonald, visiting Belvoir’s work with the Audubon Society of Wildlife Education Center along Northern Virginia on these surveys, Accotink Bay, said that after numerous because this is saving the Army attempts, the installation will become money. They’re going to provide the data an additional survey region for the spring to us, and we can use it to update butterfly census. A monarch butterfly migrates our integrated natural resource “Today is a dry run for a new south in this 2018 file photo. management plan.” butterfly count here on Fort Belvoir,

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B Section DTRA dominates in softball, perfect Hoops Tournament drawsremains region’s best Defense Threat Reduction Agency makes Aerospace Data Facility-East latest victim By Rick Musselman Sports Editor Despite sweltering heat, humidity and approaching thunderstorms, undefeated Defense Threat Reduction Agency kept bats con-

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necting and runners rounding the bags through four innings, to trounce Aerospace Data FacilityEast, 15-0, in a late-season, intramural softball matchup, July 2 at Graves Field. DTRA, one of the ablest softball squads in Belvoir’s intramurals league, claiming more championship titles, and Commander’s Cup trophies than any other unit on the installation came to Graves Field with a roster full of veteran athletes

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Belvoir Eagles forward, A.J. Shelton, passes the ball outside during his team’s 2019 Vet Day Basketball Tournament round-1 matchup against Dover Air Force Base, Saturday at Graves Fitness Center.

By Rick Musselman Belvoir Eagle undreds of athletes and spectators representing eight military installations across the Mid-Atlantic region converged on Belvoir’s Wells Field House and Graves Fitness Center, Saturday and Sunday to compete in the 2019 Veterans Day Invitational Basketball tournament. The annual, double-elimination tournament observes the holiday established to honor those who have served in the nation’s armed forces and gives the region’s most accomplished players a chance to face off in Washington Area Military

Belvoir Eagles forward, Kendrick Carr, drives inside for 2 during his team’s 2019 Vet Day Basketball Tournament round-1 matchup against Dover Air Force Base, Saturday at Graves Fitness Center.

Belvoir Eagles shooting guard, Deonte Bleach, slips inside for the lay-in during his team’s 2019 Vet Day Basketball Tournament round-1 matchup against Dover Air Force Base, Saturday at Graves Fitness Center.

Athletic Conference-level competition before the FINAL RESULTS official WAMAC seasonADF-E kicks shortstop, off in December. Mike Zelinsky, scoops up a blistering grounder during Military District of Washington-National a softball matchup with DTRA, July 2 at Graves Field. Champion Joint Base Capital Region sponsored the tournament which Langley-Eustis included intense matchups betweenno Fort Belvoir, and wasted time unleashing a For regular-season results, U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, Joint Base massive onslaught from the batter’s standings and the playoff schedule, NSA-Bethesda Runner up Anacostia-Bolling, Dover Air Base, Joint box. InForce customary form, the team visit http://www.quickscores.com/ Base Myer-Henderson matched Hall, Camp Lejeune, fortunes with belvoirmwr. Camp Lejeune its offensive 3rd Place Naval Support Activity-Bethesda and Jointinfield Base and out stellar play in the For information about Fort Langley-Eustis. JBM-HH 4th Place in the grass to remain at the top of Belvoir’s intramural sports program Sixth-seeded JB Langley-Eustis ultimately the FY19 rankings with the 15-0 and the annual Commander’s Cup Dover AFB triumphed in the championship blowout. final, downing 5th Place title race, call Justin Fitzgerald, JBAB NSA-Bethesda for the title crown. The single-elimination champileague coordinator and sports facilPhotos by Rick Musselman USCG HQ For more photos, visit onship tournament is scheduled to ity manager, 703-806-5093. Athletes DTRA second baseman, Rich Goad, drills one up the middle for a base 7th Place Fort Belvoir https://www.flickr.com/photos/fort_belvoir begin today, starting at 6 p.m. at can also contact their unit represenhit during his team’s late-season intramural softball matchup against ADF-E, July 2 at Graves Field. Graves Field. tative to sign up and get schedules.

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Stroller Warriors promotes fitness, friendship

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n March 2013, a group of military spouses on Fort Belvoir formed a running club tailor-made for parents, and the program has grown exponentially in membership and popularity. Stroller Warriors, founded in January 2010 by Stephanie Geraghty, aims to create a setting in which U.S. military Families worldwide can engage in physical exercise and enjoy outdoor activity. The free-membership club fosters

friendships with community members of common goals, provides playgroups for its members’ children, competes in road races, raises money for charities, volunteers for community service projects, participates in fun social outings and more, according to Stacy Champe, Stroller Warriors Fort Belvoir chapter founder. “Military spouses and female active-duty Soldiers are invited to attend these free running workouts in the Fort Belvoir area,” Champe said. “Runners and military spouses of all ability levels work together to reach

their fitness goals. Since we incorporate our children into our weekday workouts, there’s no issue finding daycare. The children get in some playtime after the run, and, by joining in our workouts, they learn the value of fitness themselves. “The club provides unique opportunities to build friendships, locate workout partners, share resources, and give back to our local community through outreach and fundraising,” Champe continued. “I love this program,” said current Belvoir club member, Amanda Mitnitsky. “When I first moved here, I didn’t know anyone, so this was a chance to meet people with kids. I moved here with a 1-year-old and, when you’re nowhere near family and you’re a first-time mom, it was a chance to get out of the house and not be just stuck.” “This program is fantastic,” added Belvoir club member, Kori Sanness. “We just moved here last summer and I come out with my youngest; my other three children are all school age. We live off-post and I found that this was a way to meet people, get out running again, and (my youngest) gets to be around little kids, too. Having the three older siblings—who are significantly older—he just normally hangs out with the big kids, so he likes to be with (kids his own age). It’s a win-win situation for both of us.” The next Stroller Warrior event is Nov. 22, 10 a.m. at Pullen Field. For more information, visit StrollerWarriorsFortBelvoir on Facebook.

Belvoir hosts annual Turkey Shoot golf tournament By Rick Musselman Belvoir Eagle

he Fort Belvoir Golf Club hosts the 2019 Turkey Shoot Tournament, Nov. 23 on the Woodlawn Course. Registration deadline is Nov. 20. Competition starts at 9 a.m. with a shotgun start, following a two-person team scramble format. All teams will play in both net and gross divisions, according to Fritz Deikmann, Belvoir Golf Club PGA professional. Men will play from the blue tee markers and women play from the whitetee markers. Team handicap will be calculated using the USGA recommended method. Since this is a two-person team tournament, the Pro Shop will make every effort to pair singles into two-person teams, Diekmann added. The tournament is open to all amateur Golf Club members and eligible patrons, and all participants must have a verifiable USGA handicap. The entrance fee, per golfer, is: $50 for active-duty military and Golf Club members, and $85 for non-members. The fee includes a continental breakfast, cart, range balls and a turkey dinner. Tournament prizes will include gift certificates and turkeys. Individuals and teams must register by 5 p.m., Nov. 20. Twoperson team entries will be accepted in person at the Pro Shop or by telephone at 703-806-5878 with a Visa or Mastercard. Singles may sign up on the singles entry form. The fee for a single registration can be paid when a team is formed or on the day of the tournament at the discretion of management. For more information, call the Golf Club, 703-806-5878 or visit belvoir.armymwr.com.

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Dianne Davis executes a short-range putt during the Golf Club’s annual Turkey Shoot Tournament, last year. This year’s event is Nov. 23.

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Sports Briefs Turkey Trot 5K/10K Fort Belvoir’s Turkey Trot 5K/10K is Saturday, 9-11 a.m. Run begins at 14th street and Middleton road. Online registration is closed, but you can still register on race day, 7-8:30 a.m. The cost is $35. Eligible participants are active-duty Soldiers as well as Mobilized/ ADOS National Guard/Reserve Component Soldiers, DoD civilian employees and installation visitors. Call 703-806-5368 for more.

Turkey Shoot at the Golf Club The Fort Belvoir Golf Club hosts a Turkey Shoot, Nov. 23, at 9 a.m. with a shotgun start, at Woodlawn Golf Course. The tournament consists of a two-person team scramble. All teams play in the Net Division and Gross Division. Fees are $50 for active duty and golf club members; $85 for non-members. Continental breakfast, carts, range balls, and turkey dinner are included. Entries accepted through Nov. 20, 5 p.m., at the Pro Shop or by credit card at 703-806-5878.

Equipment Orientation at Graves Fitness Center Graves Fitness Center staff holds an Equipment Orientation at 1 p.m. the last Monday of every month. Participants learn to properly use each machine and get the most out of their workout. The program is open to all patrons eligible to use Graves Fitness Center and who are at least 16 years of age. Registration opens at the start of each month. Call 703-806-5368 for more.

American Red Cross Lifeguard Class Benyaurd Indoor Pool offers the American Red Cross Lifeguard Classes for $315, which includes materials. For more, call 703-805-2620, or visit the aquatics page at Belvoir.armymwr.com.

Teen Activity Night Join the library every last Saturday of the month for Teen Activity Night, a fun and exciting time. The group will talk about books, play games, do crafts and so much more. This event is open to grades 7-12. It is a free event and does not require registration. For more information, call 703-805-4244.

Adult recreational volleyball Eligible people, 18 and older, are invited to play adult recreational volleyball Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and Sunday, 2-5 p.m., at Wells Field House. For more, email Sam Noory at Sam.noory.civ@mail.mil.

Stroller Walking Group Join ACS and other Belvoir community parents for their Stroller Walking Group at Pullen Field. The group meets at 10 a.m. Friday 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.

Professional Golf Lessons 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 703-806-5878 for more information.

Registration open 24/7 for Body Shop Access 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 - 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),

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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 6-6:55 a.m. every Monday and Friday, Shallow Water Classes are 9-9:55 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Classes are $5 per session and no registration is required. For more, call Benyaurd Indoor Pool at 703-805-2620.

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.

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Mother, daughter share passion for the pavement schedules, but we still motivate the other to get our run in for the day and trying to outdo the other’s mileage becomes a goal,” she said.

A Mother’s Pride “During Mollie’s three deployments to Iraq, there were several races that I completed by myself,” Linda said. “However, she returned twice from her deployments… to run a marathon with me. According to Linda, in order for Mollie to be ready to run the 26.2 mile distance, it required her to train while on a deployment in a combat zone. “She proved to me her guts and determination to be the best she could be. I was and am to this day extremely proud of her resilience, fortitude and strength,” Linda said of her daughter.

Growing, Changing Bond For Linda and Mollie, running has turned out to be a deep bonding experience—one that continues to grow as years and life events pass. “When Mollie invited her then-husband-to-be to run the New Orleans Marathon with us, I thought, ‘I guess I’ve been replaced.’ I was sure her husband would replace me as her running sidekick,” said Linda. “Even though she and her husband have done several races together (without me), it hasn’t changed our mother-daughter running bond.” Mollie added, “Running helped bring me closer to my mother, at a time when I was moving out of the house, going to college and starting my own path in life. “Over the years, we would take turns picking races (mostly for a cool medal or to check off some bucket-list races) and traveling to fun locations to race,” Mollie added. She said after getting her Army commission, relocating and deploying to Iraq, the pair weren’t able to log training runs together anymore, but continued to train and meet for new races and used races as chances to see each other regularly.

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Maj. Mollie Kedney, left, and her mom, Linda Kedney, at the 35th annual Army Ten-Miler, Oct. 13 in D.C. By Rick Musselman Belvoir Eagle

inda Kedney and her daughter, Maj. Mollie Kedney, assigned to Defense Threat Reduction Agency at Belvoir, have run together for years, with a shared passion for the sport that plays a significant role in maintaining their relationship. “I started running over 20 years ago on a dare to run the London Marathon and have been running ever since,” said the 68-year-old self-described ‘Army Mom.’ “When my daughter went off to Lebanon Valley College on an Army ROTC scholarship, I convinced her to start running with me to train and prepare for the many PT tests in her future,” Linda said. Since they started running, the duo has completed 14 marathons and several half-marathons together.

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Linda Kedney, left, and daughter, Maj. Mollie Kedney with Mollie’s sons, Oscar Woods and Oliver Woods during Christmas 2016 in Fort Drum, N.Y.

Shared Passion, Teamwork “My passion for running has become her passion,” Linda said. “I use to have a faster pace, but she now leaves me in the dust. What’s more important, however, is that we are together at the start line and she’s there at the finish line cheering me on. Mollie agrees. “We might not get our daily runs in together due to our

After countless races and training runs, and their share of good and bad Linda Kedney, left, and daughter, results, for Linda and Maj. Mollie Kedney during Mollie’s Mollie, the sport is promotion to captain ceremony, July only and always about 2007 in Fort Carson, Colo. the journey together— something that transcends bib numbers and finish times. “Over the years, we’ve taken turns having good races and bad, but we always start together. And, we know we need to lean on each other to get to the finish or let the other one go and have their good race and be waiting at the finish line,” Mollie said. “I’ve enjoyed being able to share this passion with my mother and cherish the memories we’ve made together along the way.

Passing the Passion “My one wish is that I’ll be able to share this passion with my children as they grow up and, perhaps, they will keep me running as I grow older,” Mollie added. “For now, I enjoy their enthusiasm as they see us on the course and their welcoming hugs at the finish line.”

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The lighter equipment will “reduce the burden on Soldiers” and be a “game-changer” downrange, Thomas said at a PEO Soldier media roundtable. It will allow Soldiers flexibility to scale up or down their ess than a week after receiving his new Integrated Head personal armor protection, depending on the threat and the mission, he said. Protective System, or IHPS, the neck mandible saved a Soldier’s The new Soldier Protection System, or SPS, is “an integrated suite of life in Afghanistan. equipment,” Thomas said, that includes different-sized torso plates for The armor crewman was in a turret manning his weapon when a a modular scalable vest that comes in eight sizes; and a new ballistic raucous broke out on the street below. Amid the shouting, a brick came combat shirt that has 12 sizes. hurtling toward his turret. It struck the Soldier’s neck, but, luckily, he The idea is for the equipment to better fit all sizes of Soldiers, he said. had his maxillofacial protection connected to his helmet. The ballistic combat shirt for women has The first issue of this mandible with the a V-notch in the back to accommodate a hair IHPS helmet went to an armored unit in bun, Whitehead said, which makes it more Afghanistan a couple months ago, said Lt. comfortable for many female Soldiers. Col. Ginger Whitehead, product manager The modular, scalable vest can be broken for Soldier protective equipment at Program down to a sleeveless version with a shortened Executive Office Soldier. plate, to give an increased range of motion to The neck protection was designed vehicle drivers and others, she said. specifically for turret gunners to protect them The new SPS also moves away from from objects thrown at them, she said. She protective underwear that “Soldiers didn’t added most Soldiers don’t need and are not like at all” because of the heat and chafe, issued the mandible that connects to the IHPS Whitehead said. Instead, the new unisex Generation I helmet. design of outer armor protects the femoral A new Gen II helmet is also now being arteries with less discomfort, she said. testing by Soldiers, said Col. Stephen Thomas, Photo by Gary Sheftick PEO Soldier has also come out with a new program manager for Soldier Protection and Lt. Col. Ginger Whitehead, product manager for integrated hot-weather clothing uniform, or Individual Equipment at PEO Soldier. Soldier Protection Equipment at Program Executive IHWCU, made of advanced fibers, Thomas About 150 of the Gen II IHPS helmets were Office Soldier, points to the maxillofacial protection said. It’s quick-drying with a mix of 57 recently issued to Soldiers of the 2-1 Infantry on the new Integrated Head Protection System, percent nylon and 43 percent cotton. In hot for testing at Fort Riley, Kan. The new helmet or IHPS, that saved a Soldier’s life recently in temperatures, the uniform is “no melt, no is lighter while providing a greater level of Afghanistan when a brick was thrown at his neck. drip,” he said. protection, Whitehead said. The universal Two sets of the IHWCU are now being helmet mount eliminates the need for drilling issued to Infantry and Armor Soldiers during initial-entry training, he holes for straps and thus better preserves the integrity of the said, along with two sets of the regular combat uniform. carbon fiber. The new hot-weather uniform is available at clothing sales stores in The new helmet is part of an upgraded Soldier Protection System Hawaii and forts Benning, Hood and Bliss, he said. All clothing sales that provides more agility and maneuver capability and is lighter, while stores should have the new uniform available by February, he added. still providing a higher level of ballistic protection, Thomas said.

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Belvoir Community Briefs Tax Center Volunteers Needed The Fort Belvoir Legal Assistance Office needs volunteers to help prepare state and federal income taxes for the upcoming tax season. Volunteers will get training and a chance to help out the military community. Interested volunteers call Ralph Joyner, 703-805-4370.

Halau Hula o Ke Anuenue: Ho’ike The Workhouse Arts Center hosts the 5th Annual Halau Hula o Ke Anuenue: Ho’ike, the songs and dances of Maui, Hawaii, the “Valley Isle,” Saturday, 2-3 p.m. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase at reservations. workhousearts.org. For more, call 703-584-2900.

Museum bus trip Learn about American Indian culture on a bus trip to the National Museum of the American Indian, Nov. 21, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., sponsored by the Equal Opportunity Office. Reservations are due by Monday. RSVP to Shannon.k.johnson26.mil@ mail.mil or patricia.m.wint. mil@mail.mil. For more, call 703-805-2288/5390.

Warrior Care Resource Fair Army Community Service and The Soldier and Family Assistance Center host a Warrior Care Month Resource Fair, Tuesday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at ACS. The event is targeted to Wounded Warriors and families, but it is open to all to learn about the resources

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Jewish: • Menorah Lighting and Hanukkah: Dec. 22, 6:30 p.m., Belvoir Chapel

Historic Pohick Church Christmas Mart The Pohick Episcopal Church Christmas Mart is Nov. 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. features attic treasures, consignment shop, fresh baked goods, homemade candy and apple butter, frozen casseroles, handmade jewelry, stained glass, Christmas decorations and other crafts. Admission is free. For more, go to www.pohick.org or call 703-339-6572.

Protestant: • Christmas Eve: Dec. 24, 6 p.m., Belvoir Chapel

Catholic: • Advent Penance: Dec. 2, 9 p.m., Woodlawn Chapel • Christmas Eve Children’s Mass: Dec. 24, 4 p.m., Belvoir Chapel

Ice & Lights: Holiday Fest & Tree Lighting Kick off the Holiday season Dec. 7, 2-8 p.m., at Ice & Lights: Holiday Fest and Tree Lighting Celebration. Visit Santa at Specker Field House, go ice skating, ride on ponies, enjoy s’mores by the fire pit, and much more. The Tree Lighting will take place just outside Specker. This event is open to DoD ID Card Holders, guests and visitors. For more, visit Belvoir. armymwr.com.

• Christmas Eve Family Mass: Dec. 24, 4 p.m., Woodlawn Chapel • Christmas Eve Vigil Mass: Dec. 24, 6 p.m., Woodlawn Chapel • Christmas Eve Mass: Dec. 24, midnight, Woodlawn Chapel

Transitioning Service members The Army Soldier for Life Office and Department of Defense launched the SkillBridge website. The 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.

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