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COVID clinic moves to community center By Paul Lara Belvoir Eagle
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ort Belvoir Community Hospital moved its COVID vaccination clinic across the street to the Community Center last week, to provide a better, more centralized location, according to Navy Lt. Antoinette Mantz, the Officer in Charge of the program. “We are currently completing second doses for our healthcare personnel, which is still DoD phase 1A personnel. That also includes our Garrison first responders, including fire fighters, police officers and others,” Mantz said. “We are completing second doses for those in the 1A category,
and we have entered just into a bit of 1B, as we are just starting vaccinations for those in Critical National Capabilities.” “That initial drive-up portion is just for a COVID-19 screening, as well as providing paperwork and checking eligibility. You’ll receive your shot inside but we are looking at reducing the amount of time spent indoors, by having folks fill out their paperwork in their own vehicle, which lets us limit the time indoors and reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19.” The patient flow on the second day of operation in the new location seemed unrushed and smooth, with patients waiting at the stairs, and then directed to a desk, where a medic or
is injected, and they grab a chair in the waiting station, to see if any adverse reactions develop. After 15 minutes with no reaction, the
Whether or not you are vaccinated, please mind your Four W’s: • Wear a mask Photo by Paul Lara
A member of the Fort Belvoir Hospital COVID Vaccine Clinic directs a recipient to the tent in front of the Community Center for screening and verification of eligibility, Jan. 26.
corpsman is handed the recipient’s paperwork, and a pre-filled syringe. Once the patient’s identity is confirmed, the vaccine
• Wash your hands • Watch your physical distance - keep 6’ apart from those outside your household • Wait to attend large gatherings of more than 10 people See COVID, page 4
Belvoir creates Community Oriented Policing with village mayors, residents By Paul Lara Belvoir Eagle
don’t mind the phone call, we investigate and come out and see what is making the general community unsettled. Even a school bag full of books shouldn’t be there. If it was an innocent case of forgetfulness, we can help return the belongings to the owner. “ Horne said It’s important, in the moment, to note as many details as you can, as specific details can fade from memory the longer it is from the incident.
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he Fort Belvoir Police Department is working on ways to make life on the installation safer through a Community Oriented Policing initiative, according to Police Chief Anthony Jackson. “With Community Oriented Policing, we want to bridge the gap between police and residents,” Jackson said. “We want to give the community members more responsibility to make their own communities better. This can reduce crime and traffic offenses through a second set of eyes while we’re not there.” Jackson said this initial phase is to create the administrative framework. Each Village will have a police department watch commander, lieutenant or sergeant to provide training on how to report suspicious activity, and what to look for, giving them keys for accurate reporting. “No one is immune to crime,” Jackson said. “We plan to work hand-in-hand with the village mayors, and tie them in to our communications, so they will have direct contact with police if something needs to happen, or they need to mitigate any situation.”
Building relationships “We’re very excited about Chief Jackson’s initiative to implement Community Oriented Policing here on Fort Belvoir,” said John 3
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Belvoir Police Sgt. Chris Metcalf monitors driver’s speeds in this 2019 file photo, but police can’t be everywhere, so Chief Anthony Jackson is creating community oriented policing to be the eyes of the department in the community.
Moeller, PhD, deputy to the Garrison commander. “Community oriented policing focuses on building a working, trusting relationship between police and the community they protect.” For Service members, ‘see something, say something’ is a duty, and something Soldiers are familiar with. But Capt. Ronald Horne, Fort Belvoir Police supervisory detective, said that can sometimes be lost on family members. While Soldiers are accountable to report something, he said family members may be unsure about what is, or is not, reportable. “In reality, it’s a gut feeling. When that happens, it’s not their job to investigate, but to notify the authorities,” Horne said. “We
Communication is key “If you have a complaint – whether its speeders or suspicious activity – it’s very important that we have open lines of communication between the residents,” said Jackson. “We want them to report it, but not to engage in any way. That’s our job.” “Any time you have communications with your neighbor, it’s a good thing,” Horne said. “The more communication, the stronger your community becomes. It breeds solidarity when you look out for their car, or their dog in the back yard. It doesn’t have to be hanging out for dinner every night.” The COP initiative will continue implementation and training through the spring, with Jackson estimating a full community roll-out this summer. Chief Jackson stressed if you feel there’s imminent danger to people or property, always call 911. Otherwise, contact the police business line at 703-806-3014.
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COVID-19 safety prevents Tax Center preparation services from opening By Paul Lara Belvoir Eagle
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ort Belvoir’s Legal Assistance Office will be unable to offer tax preparation for the 2020 tax season, according to Devry Gillens, the paralegal in charge of tax services in the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate. Gillens says a combination of factors, including a volunteer-only team, and the very small physical space available for tax preparation in the old Fort Belvoir schoolhouse has caused this decision. “For the last 8 years, we serve with the volunteers we have, which are usually retired CPAs, and stay-at-home spouses,” Gillens said. “The demographic of our older volunteers puts them at high risk to COVID-19, and our office capacity has less space than we normally have, and when you include social distancing and the thorough cleaning between each client visit, it was just not possible. “This year we will not be preparing any taxes for clients,” Gillens explained. “The tax center this year will operate more as a help line, so people are able to call our office and request help for understanding some issues they may encounter while they prepare their taxes. They will call and set up a phone appointment for assistance on specific questions, but we will not be preparing any
taxes this year.” Gillens stressed that the office will continue to assist eligible clients with IRS letters, should they get audited, but said, “We just don’t have the resources or bandwidth to work within the COVID requirements. Our tax center is not funded by the government, and we are doing this solely with volunteers.” He said Fort Belvoir’s capacity is different
from operations at Joint Base Meyer-Henderson Hall, or Marine Corps Base Quantico, where they have dedicated staff for tax preparation services. As reported in the Belvoir Eagle, Military One Source offers free tax preparation services, and Gillen said that AARP will offer tax preparation services nearby at Sherwood Regional Library in Alexandria. “There was a time when the Army used to give money to installation tax centers to hire one or two employees to do this, on top of the volunteers,” Gillen said. “When you don’t have additional resources, it makes it tough to provide the standard of resources our customers have become accustomed to. “If you’re unsure about what software or service to use, our team has extensive tax knowledge, and they can offer guidance to help you.” If you have questions about your taxes, you can set a phone appointment by calling the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate at 703-805-2856, and use Option 4, and someone will return your call. You can also get free tax preparation with Military Onesource’s MilTax program at militaryonesource.mil/ financial-legal/tax-resource-center/miltaxmilitary-tax-services/. In-person, free tax services are available through AARP after Feb. 17 at aarpfoundation.org/taxaide or call 888-227-7669. USAG FORT BELVOIR
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ORIGINS PUT INTO ACTION By Staff Sgt. Terrell Summers, Personnel NCOIC U.S. Army Operational Test Command, Fort Hood, Texas
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ost dreams are often just dreams until you put them into action. Who would have ever known that someday, we would be celebrating Negro History and Literature; what started out as a week event, to a month event? When you have worked as a sharecropper, miner or various other jobs to support your family, it instills diligence and an undeniable willingness to want a better quality and standard of living for all. I could just imagine what it was like for Carter G. Woodson*, growing up in a time when equality was only given to the privileged. Living in an era where inspiration and
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motivation wasn’t as simple as a google search for, “quote of the day.”
Carter G. Woodson — a man of ambition Entering high school late, he graduated in less than two years, which is a true display of how determination and enthusiasm brought his dreams to fruition. Furthering his education, Woodson obtained a bachelor’s and master’s degree from the University of Chicago. He also attended Harvard, being the second African American to earn a doctorate from the institution. As the times began to change, Woodson and his colleagues wanted more. Spreading the word of theirs and their forefathers’ accomplishments in the early 20th century would take a collaborative effort. His fraternity, Omega Psi Phi, created Negro History and Literature Week in 1924.
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However, Woodson wanted a broader audience and wider celebration, so the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History — which he helped found — was given the task. Woodson announced the week-long celebration in February 1926. According to reports, February was chosen because of the birthdays of two prominent men of historic achievements; one being Fredrick Douglas and the other Abraham Lincoln. Schools and organizations began to adopt Woodson’s proposal. The scarcity of materials and the means to support the week-long event became a daunting task. A dreamer along with his alliances, Woodson used the Associated Publishers Press — which he founded in 1921 — to get the needed materials out while creating more along the way. During the 1940s, Woodson grew hungry for a longer duration of celebration. Some locations extended the celebration, but unfortunately, Woodson died of a heart attack in 1950. Along with the Black Power movement and the 1960’s rise of civil rights, Woodson’s successors had no choice but to continue carrying the torch. For 50 years, Negro History Week was celebrated, but in 1976, these young African Americans pushed organizations to transition to a celebration of Black History Month for the first time. Since then, every U.S. president has issued a proclamation honoring Black History Month. *Editor’s Note: Carter G. Woodson was an American historian, author, journalist, and the founder of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. Woodson has been called the “father of black history.” In February 1926 he launched the celebration of “Negro History Week”, the precursor of Black History Month or African American History Month.
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under an Emergency Use Authorization, which is a precursor to the vaccine’s full licensure. “What we know is that these vaccines have completed Phase 3 trials, which means they are safe and they are effective. They have gone through the same safety and efficacy testing that any vaccine created in the past has gone through,” Mantz said. This is a massive undertaking, to immunize so many Americans that the virus has difficulty spreading to a new host. Experts at the CDC do not yet know what percentage of people need to get vaccinated
COVIDFAQ Is the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine safe?
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Mark Chen receives a COVID-19 vaccination from Hospitalman Daniela Ortiz, Jan. 26. Fort Belvoir Hospital’s clinic relocated last week to the Community Center, as health care workers and Garrison first responders get their second doses.
A safe route to move forward Mantz explained that Fort Belvoir has been issued the Pfizer vaccine, which was approved by the Federal Drug Administration
Yes. The Emergency Use Authorization process used by the Food and Drug Administration to release the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for use requires clear evidence of safety. Each company’s application to the FDA includes two months of follow-up safety data from Phase 3 of clinical trials conducted by universities and other independent bodies. In that phase, tens of thousands of volunteers got a vaccine and waited to see if they became infected, compared with others who received a placebo. By September, Pfizer’s trial had 44,000 participants.
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Should I get vaccinated if I had a COVID-19 infection? Yes. It is safe, and probably even beneficial, for anyone who has had COVID-19 to get the vaccine, experts said. Although people who have contracted the virus do have immunity, it is too soon to know how long it lasts. Current data suggest you are unlikely to be infected in the first 90 days following infection. You must wait until you recover from your COVID-19 symptoms and meet all isolation and quarantine requirement prior to vaccination. If you were treated
From COVID, page 1 getting vaccinated for yourself, but you’re also getting a vaccine to protect others who cannot potentially receive the vaccine, such as children or those with allergies, or other issues. When you get the vaccine and reduce the prevalence of the virus in the community, you’re not only helping yourself, but helping others.” For more: Community Hospital COVID-19 Vaccination Hotline: 571-231-7777 facebook.com/belvoirhospital for COVID-19 symptoms with monoclonal antibodies or convalescent plasma, you should wait 90 days before getting a COVID-19 vaccine. Talk to your health care provider if you are unsure what treatment you received or if you have more questions about getting a vaccine.
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Ham added that there is an institutional recognition that “the background, experiences, cultures, beliefs, thical leadership was the topic of practices of a very diverse Army brings discussion, as retired Gen. Carter tremendous strength to that Army.” F. Ham, president and CEO, But he also added that doctrine can Association of the United States Army, only take the profession so far in terms of visited U.S. Army Training and Doctrine understanding Army values. Command during its monthly Leader “It is important for Army professionals, Professional Development webinar. uniformed and civilian, to understand Ham and TRADOC Commanding doctrine; the doctrinal underpinning General Paul E. Funk II took a hard for what the Army does, what the Army look at how the Army builds trust in its is, and for particular aspects of Army leaders, develops its ethics, trains its operations. But that’s not enough. personnel to make difficult decisions, and That’s the baseline of what each Army instills values in all its professionals. professional must possess,” he said. “It’s important for Army professionals, “When you combine that doctrinal uniformed and civilian, to every now and knowledge and understanding, which is then take pause and think seriously about Photo by Capt. Jonathon Lewis facilitated by small group discussions, and the profession of arms. Think about what Gen. Paul E. Funk II, commanding general, U.S. Army then you combine it with the examples it is you have committed yourself to. And Training and Doctrine Command, left, hosted retired Army like [Medal of Honor recipient Staff have a serious conversation about what Gen. Carter F. Ham, president and chief executive officer, Sergeant] David Bellavia…when you that Army ethic is,” Ham said about why Association of the United States Army, right, during a virtual combine that doctrinal understanding leader professional development webinar, which was he wanted to participate in the webinar. with personal examples of the Army moderated by James Hoeft, TRADOC command information Funk felt Ham was an ideal guest to values, that’s when you really start to chief, Jan. 13. bring clarity to the topic. get something.” “Professionals study their profession. Ham also added that creating a culture the Army, including developing organizational Ethical leadership is the bedrock of our Army within units to have open and respectful transparency, and highlighting the importance Profession. There is no guy better to do that conversations is important. of diversity in creating an organizational ethic. than Carter Ham,” Funk said. “In almost every country they look to you In explaining how a diverse force can have He also said that the Army is based on for the model of what the behavior of a soldier a common ethic, Funk said, “You have values and trust. “We get the privilege to wear should be,” he said. “Competence, to be sure. doctrine to start with. And then from there the cloth of our nation. Every day we have to Courage? Absolutely. But a strong moral you do training and try to discuss some of lead. And this is the jersey of the greatest team these (ethical) dilemmas before you have component to your behavior as well.” on earth.” To watch the full webinar, all previous them.” He also mentioned the importance of The generals shared how ethics has played LPDs, and supplemental videos, visit https:// training exercises, simulations, and the after a role in their careers as well as improving vimeo.com/showcase/usarmytradoc-lpd. action review.
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Army: new grooming standards in effect By Devon Suits Army News
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other equipment, Sanders said. Currently, Soldiers are allowed to braid, twist, lock, or cornrow their hair if they are uniform and no greater than 1/2 inch in width. The updated standard removes the constraints of dimension requirements. By eliminating some restrictions, Soldiers have more flexibility, while keeping it within the confines of professionalism, Mitchell said. Further, having a choice to wear multiple hairstyles will allow female Soldiers more ways to secure their hair so that it can fit appropriately under their headgear.
from their professional appearance. Unauthorized pigments include purple, blue, pink, green, orange, bright red, and fluorescent or neon colors. “The emphasis is on natural hair colors,” Mitchell said, that presents a neat and professional image.
ew changes to grooming and appearance standards, effective Feb. 25th, are part of the Army’s commitment to improve the wellbeing of all Soldiers and reduce the disparate impact on female Soldiers. Optional wear of earrings Army senior leaders approved several grooming and appearance modifications with ACU in Regulation 670-1, said Sgt. Maj. Brian Female Soldiers will also be authorized Sanders, senior enlisted leader of Army G-1’s to wear earrings with their ACU. Earrings uniform policy branch. can either be screw-on, clip-on, or post-type The changes originated from a panel of earrings in gold, silver, or diamond and must Ponytails 17 Soldiers – 15 women and two men – who be unadorned and spherical without exceeding Female Soldiers with medium-length assessed a list of proposed grooming and 6 mm or 1/4 inch in diameter. hair will have the option to wear a ponytail appearance modifications. Earrings are not allowed in a field if the individual’s hair length or texture The panel included Soldiers from all environment or during a combat-related prevents them from securing it into a tight components, representing a cross-section of deployment, or in locations where access to bun, Sanders said. A medium-length hairstyle ranks, units, ages, cultural backgrounds, regular hygiene is limited. career fields and races, and included two Army must extend more than 1 inch from the scalp, Additional colors of lipstick, nail polish and cannot exceed the lower edge of the collar dermatologists, an Army psychologist, and an The Army approved the use of additional in all uniforms. Army equal opportunity advisor as subjectcolors of lipstick and nail polish, including the matter experts, wear of clear who provided nail polish by medical or EO male Soldiers. knowledge to Females also back the panel’s have the findings. option to wear “The People an American First strategy manicure, a continues to two-tone nail evolve and style that addressing maintains concerns about a natural the grooming appearance. standards shows “A male that the Army Soldier could senior leaders keep their are listening nails protected, to Soldiers in certain A female Soldier poses for an concerns,” said Photos courtesy U.S. Army A female Soldier poses occupation example photo with hair shorter A female Soldier poses for an Fort Belvoir for an example photo with specialties that than 1/4 inch, natural colored example photo with mediumGarrison natural-colored highlights and rely on their highlights, and earrings in the length hair secured into a ponytail Command Sgt. wearing stud earrings in her hands, while ACU, in support of an upcoming to support an upcoming change ACU to illustrate an upcoming Maj. Gregory change in Army grooming and working with to Army grooming and change to Army grooming and appearance standards. Kleinholz. tools or harsh appearance standards. appearance standards. “It’s our chemicals,” responsibility Sanders said. to understand, According The updated standard will also allow educate, and comply with the to the updated policy, extreme colors and nail females with long hair the option to wear a regulatory directives.” shapes are prohibited while in uniform or on ponytail while wearing an ACU during PT, or duty in civilian clothes. Unauthorized pigments while wearing tactical headgear. The Army Minimum hair length include purple, blue, pink, green, orange, defines long hair as a length that extends bright red, and fluorescent or neon colors. One of the updates allows no minimum hair beyond the collar. Army standards require length for all personnel, making it an optional this hairstyle to be neatly and inconspicuously Updated imagery style for female Soldiers. Currently, a Soldier’s fastened above the collar’s lower edge. hair length can be no shorter than 1/4 inch The updated standard will also include a “We can still allow a female Soldier with from the scalp unless otherwise exempt due to link to imagery and videos to provide Soldiers longer hair to … tuck it in their ACU top so a medical condition or injury. with specific examples. Current images they can conduct their mission,” said Sanders. Panel findings determined that females are too vague, and leave too much room for Dermatologists involved said the wear of attending Ranger, Special Forces, or Sapper interpretation without adequate guidance. a medium-length ponytail could lower an training were often encouraged to cut “Throughout my career, I have experienced individual’s risk of hair loss or decrease the their hair to abide by health and hygiene several policy changes and I remain confident likelihood of migraine headaches caused by that these changes are in the best interest of recommendations while training in an austere repeatedly pulling hair into a tight bun. our Soldiers and the Army,” Kleinholz said. environment, Sanders said. “Pride in the wear of the uniform is important If the Soldier were to washout or graduate Hair highlights, root growth for the Soldiers, as Army uniforms embody from training, their hair was often below the The Army plans to authorize highlights if the professionalism and commitment to the 1/4 inch minimum length requirement and it presents a natural appearance and is not Army Values.” outside Army regulations. a prohibited color, Sanders said. Further, if Editor’s note: Paul Lara contributed to a Soldier decides to color or highlight their Multiple hairstyles this article. hair, root growth of a different color should not Soldiers will also be authorized to wear exceed 1.5 inches of the original color. FOR MORE INFORMATION multiple hairstyles as long as it maintains a Currently, Soldiers are only authorized to neat and professional appearance, and if the dye, tint, or bleach their hair. The color of their Regulation 670-1go.usa.gov/xAM66 hairstyle doesn’t impede the use of headgear or hair must also be uniform and not detract
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Four Chaplains’ sacrifice still resonates today planned on going down with the Dorchester. The four chaplains also n Feb. 3, 2013, gave up their life jackets to Chaplain (Capt.) four Soldiers. Stern cited Mendy Stern spoke that story as well in his talk. at a remembrance service at “The heroic actions of the Fort Hamilton Chapel, N.Y. four Chaplains constitute The service honored the day in one of the purest spiritual 1943 when four Army chaplains and ethical acts a person can gave their lives to save their make,” Stern wrote. “The fellow Soldiers aboard the Army Chaplains exemplified the Transport Ship Dorchester. Photo by U.S. Army very creed they pledged to Stern knew the story of A stamp commemorates the protect – I will never quit, Lt. George Fox, Lt. John sacrifice of the four Army chaplains: I will never leave a fallen Washington, Lt. Alexander Lt. George Fox, a Methodist; Lt. Comrade. When giving their Goode and Lt. Clark Poling after Alexander Goode, a Jewish Rabbi; life jackets, Chaplain Goode entering chaplaincy school at Lt. John Washington, a Roman did not search for a Jew; Fort Jackson, S.C. Catholic Priest; and Lt. Clark Poling, Chaplain Washington did But as he shared their story a Dutch Reformed minister. not seek a Catholic nor did at the place where the four Chaplains Fox and Poling chaplains served and then deployed from Photo by U.S. Army call out for a Protestant. Newfoundland for on the SS Dorchester, Stern said he noticed They simply gave their the Army Command When the U.S. Army Transport Dorchester something he had not seen before when they was struck by a German submarine, Feb. 3, life jackets to the next Base in southern assisted others in harm’s way. 1943, four Army chaplains spread out among man in line.” Greenland. “They did not seek out only their faith the Soldiers, calming the frightened, tending Survivors recall seeing the But in the early group,” said Stern, the Jewish chaplain for the wounded and guiding the disoriented four Chaplains arm in arm morning hours of toward safety. the Military District of Washington, National in prayer as the ship sank in Feb. 3, a German Capital Region, which includes Fort Belvoir. less than 27 minutes. submarine fired a “They served the Soldier.” Only 203 survived. torpedo that struck the middle of the ship on Indeed Fox, a Methodist, Goode, a Jewish To honor the four chaplains’ actions, its starboard side. Rabbi, Washington, a Roman Catholic priest Congress authorized and President Dwight The Dorchester immediately began to and Poling, a Dutch Reformed minister, did D. Eisenhower awarded the Special Medal for sink as the captain issued the order to Heroism Jan. 18, 1961. what they were called to do in such a situation: abandon ship. The four chaplains’ example still inspires As panic and chaos ensued, Fox, Goode, Sacrifice their lives so others could live. chaplains today. Washington and Poling stepped in and offered “When you hear the testimony of the “Just their composure and how love survivors, it’s humbling to hear,” said Col. Tom a calming presence. empowered their selfless sacrifice in laying Petty Officer John J. Mahoney met Goode Faichney, Fort Belvoir Garrison Chaplain. On Jan. 23, 1943, the SS Dorchester left New when going back to his cabin to retrieve gloves. down their lives,” Faichney said. “Their story resonates deeply with me,” said Goode gave Mahoney his gloves, telling him he York Harbor with 902 servicemen, merchant Stern. “It resonates deeply with all chaplains I had a second pair. seamen and civilian workers on board. speak with.” Mahoney figured out later than Goode In February, the Dorchester departed from
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Burns said there is one quality that he believes separates military members from others that stands out to him. o help military personnel transition “I think that the leadership skills that into the civilian sector, five Washington veterans bring to the table are second Nationals front office executives to none,” Burns said. “The ability to be discussed a variety of topics during a virtual presented with a challenge and be able to information session recently. drive to a solution quickly. That way of The Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore operating is extremely valuable in our world USO sponsored the workshop as part of its Project Next S.T.E.P (Servicemember Transition Education Program.) The five panelists from the 2019 World Series champions were Gregory McCarthy, Senior Vice President, Community Engagement; Jake Burns, Executive Vice President, Business Operations; Jacqueline Coleman, Senior VP, Marketing, Broadcast & Game Presentation, Broadcasting & Game Presentation; Mark Scialabba, because oftentimes we have to move very Assistant General Manager, Player quickly. The pace of our business is very fast. Development, Baseball Operations; and So you need someone who has the ability to make decisions and that’s a skillset that I Ted Towne, Assistant General Manager & see in folks coming out to the military that’s Vice President, Finance. extremely valuable.” During the hour-long discussion, the As a son of a military father, Coleman Washington Nationals executives addressed personally related how the military benefits a number of areas, including navigating the civilian workforce. change, how to develop subordinates and Coleman said her father’s transition from skills they look for in hiring people.
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one to the other went smoothly because so many of the skills he used in the military carried over. Coleman added that how she does her job benefitted from her father’s experience as well and what he instilled in her. “Those things that he established in me I applied to my work ethic and the integrity of which I do my work,” Coleman said. “I look for those same things in people that I hire because that’s what I grew up with. It’s what my father experienced. I think you look for that overall.” The group also emphasized the importance of multi-tasking and broadening their skill base when veterans are looking to transition from the military to the civilian sector, especially during the pandemic. “Even when we move out of a pandemic, there are things that we’re going to keep because we found them to be sound in terms of advancing your position, advancing what you do and advancing overall,” Coleman said. “Those things will continue to exist. How can you make that a part of your work ethic and your work life automatically so you can have that flexibility inside of what you do for the organization you are going to work for as well as for yourself.”
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appy 120th Birthday Army Nurse Corps! The United States Army Nurse Corps celebrated its 120st birthday on Tuesday. Given the mix of Army, Navy and Air Force Nurse Corps officers currently stationed here at Fort Belvoir Community hospital, this year’s 120th U.S. Army Nurse Corps Anniversary’s theme of “Diverse in Talent, United in Mission” is very relevant. The Army Nurse Corps became a permanent corps of the Medical Department under the Army Reorganizations Act passed by Congress Feb. 2, 1901. The all-female Nurse Corps was redesignated the Army Nurse Corps in 1918 by the Army Reorganization Act; by law, appointments were restricted to female nurses. Congress established the Army Nurse Corps in the Medical Department of the Regular Army and provided permanent commissioned officer status in 1947. It wasn’t until 1955 that Congress authorized
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Team members of the Belvoir Hospital’s 7 Medical/Telemetry Unit prepare for the start of a new era in this March, 2020 file photo, as the unit converted many of its daily operations to care for of COVID-19 patients.
commissions for male nurses in the U.S. Army Reserve for assignment to the Army Nurse Corps Branch. Ten years later, in 1966, Congress authorized commission for male nurses in the Regular Army. The Army Nurse Corps takes pride in their full support of specialty care through many roles. Fort Belvoir Community Hospital is home for Army Public Health Nurses, Certified Nurse Midwives, Critical Care Nurses, Emergency Room Nurses, Family Nurse Practitioners and MedicalSurgical Nurses.
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Total Force Fitness: A holistic approach By CHAMP at USU Human Performance Resources
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hat does it take to reach and sustain an optimal level of military fitness, health, and performance? As with any journey, a roadmap can point out the best path. Total Force Fitness provides the military community with that roadmap to reach their peak performance. Introduced to the Department of Defense in 2009, Total Force Fitness is a framework that helps warfighters, their family members, and military units reach and sustain optimal, holistic health and performance in a way that aligns with their mission, culture, and identity. By taking a holistic approach to improving warfighter performance, Total Force Fitness also serves as the Military Health System’s connection to the first line of effort in the current National Defense Strategy – building a more lethal force. “The DOD is increasingly recognizing that people represent our greatest asset, and the human weapon system is the priority investment to ensure readiness, said retired Col. (Dr.) Francis O’Connor, professor in the Department of Military and Emergency Medicine at the Uniformed Services University and the medical director of the Consortium for Health and Military Performance. “Total Force Fitness is the framework that links the vision with practical implementation.” Total Force Fitness suggests you reconsider what it means to be healthy beyond just physical fitness by focusing on your whole self and those life domains that are key to holistic
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military wellness. Your total fitness includes eight domains: social, physical, environmental, medical and dental preventive care, ideological and spiritual, nutritional, psychological, and financial health. In any given situation, you may draw on each Total Force Fitness domain to perform well. For example, if you’re getting ready to take your physical fitness and physical readiness tests, the emphasis is on your muscular strength and cardiovascular endurance. However, many other things — such as the quality of your sleep, what
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Belvoir Community Briefs Rescheduled Family Drive-In Movie: Frozen 2 Due to last week’s inclement weather, MWR’s January Family Drive-In Movie: Frozen 2 (rated PG) has been rescheduled to TOMORROW, Feb. 5, 6 p.m. Parking opens at 5 p.m. in the lot behind the MWR Library and the Motorcycle Safety Course (between 16th and 18th Streets). Tickets are $10 and are non-refundable. For tickets, rules and restrictions visit belvoir.armymwr.com.
page, but no later than Feb. 25 at 8 p.m., to enter the prize drawing for Fitbit fitness trackers. Eligibility and other restrictions apply. For more visit belvoir.armymwr.com.
Belvoir Chapel • Friday Jewish Shabbat – 7 p.m. • Saturday Jewish Shabbat – 10 a.m. • Saturday Catholic Mass – 5 p.m.
Key Personnel Training Join Army Community Services Family Advocacy Program for this virtual training, Feb. 17, 9-11 a.m. This session is for senior leadership (E7 and above) to increase awareness of a command’s roles and responsibilities responding to allegations of spouse and child abuse. Participants will be notified of any changes in the schedule. For details and to register, call 571-231-7028.
Play Morning Play Mornings, hosted by Army Community Service, allow the opportunity for families to connect virtually and have a playgroup experience together through crafts, story time and other activities. Classes are biweekly, 10 a.m., Fridays. The next sessions will take place tomorrow and Feb. 19. Additional sessions will take place through June. Participants will be notified of any changes. Registration is required by calling 571-231-7028.
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Fort Belvoir Couples Virtual 5K Take your relationship to the next level and make physical fitness a part of your journey by participating in the Fort Belvoir Couples Virtual 5K, Feb. 1 - 25. Registration is $15 per couple and includes a commemorative shirt. During or after the run, post a couple’s selfie on the MWR Facebook Event
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The MWR Library encourages children, teens and adults to support a love of reading by participating in the Winter Reading Program, now - Feb. 15. Readers can win prizes for reaching their reading goals based on grade level categories. For entry details and more information, go to belvoir.armymwr.com or call 703-805-4244.
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Is stress not letting you focus on anything else? Join Army Community Service for a virtual Relaxation and Stress Relief Workshop. This class will discuss useful tools to manage stress in a healthy way. Upcoming workshop dates are Feb. 11, May 13, and Aug. 12. Each workshop is from 10-11 a.m. This workshop is open to all active duty, Retirees, their families, DoD civilians, and contractors. Register by calling 571-231-7028.
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Resiliency Center Thurman Auditorium • Sunday Gospel – 11:30 a.m. During the current pandemic, you must register to attend services in person. The registration link can be found on the facebook.com/ FortBelvoirRSO.
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