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Preparing for job interviews in the virtual world By Paul Lara Belvoir Eagle

he stay-at-home orders affecting more than 95% of Americans has caused a tidal wave in unemployment, with the Department of Labor already receiving more than 26 million jobless claims. With a continued focus on social distancing, most of the upcoming job interviews will be conducted online. That’s according to Yolanda Rayford, a career coach with Easterseals, who says video interviews have traditionally been limited to initial applicant screening. To support the growth of video job interviews, the USO Warrior and Family Center on Belvoir is conducting a workshop, tomorrow, for spouses on best practices for presenting yourself on a screen. Maura Gondek, USO’s program supervisor of transition, said the workshop is hosted by USO Pathfinders, an initiative for transitioning Service members and spouses. Gondek said a conversation with Rayford helped her realize the immediate need of these new skills. “Companies are still hiring, but not face-to-face,” said Gondek. “We reached out to Easterseals staffing network. They have a whole curriculum about workforce workshops, and agreed to facilitate a workshop for USO Metro and Project Next Step tomorrow.” Rayford said there are positives and challenges to speaking with a potential employer via video screen. She advised it may be more exhausting than an in-person interview, since with Zoom you are ‘always on,’ with the danger of disruptions from the house. “We want to absolutely have the best version of you there. But, a lot of us cannot get hair and makeup done. It’s a challenge. How do you put your best foot forward if you’ve got a unibrow?” asked Rayford. A2

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Yolanda Rayford, career coach with Easterseals, speaks on Skype with the Belvoir Eagle Friday.

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The Three Rs In order to do that, with hair and nail salons closed, you have to figure out the best version of yourself during Covid-19. “You have to own it and be proud of it,” Rayford said. She said to start, focus on three Rs: rehearse, refine and repeat. Find your outfit (even if you have to buy it online), and a quiet spot in the house. “Even if you have to lock your bathroom to get that space, you need to find that spot,” she said. “Make sure you are where you are supposed to be, ready to join the call, and be prepared to contact them if there are issues.” Find a well-lit area, or move some table lamps to the left and right of your seating area. You want to have a vanilla background; a bare wall or room screen, and take time to compose yourself and relax. Rayford said much of the in-person body language is lost when it’s just your face on A3

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screen, so be sure to convey confidence, enthusiasm and respect: • Keep responses brief; start off with 30-second intros and be ready to answer questions • Stay focused and remember to respond to panelists by name • Stay focused • Look at the camera, not their on-screen image, for true eye contact. • Tape your notes and talking points around the camera, so you don’t have to look down • Elevate the laptop with something so the camera is at eye level. Rayford said it’s natural to respond with ‘sir’ or ‘ma’am’, but if a panelist says, “call me Paul” then do so. Zoom’s grid layout lets you see every face, and you can use that to determine who is engaged and who is checked out. “You’ve got to connect with everyone because they are going to talk about you when you’re gone,” Rayford said. A7

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efense Department personnel whose Common Access Cards are expiring between now and Sept. 30 may update their cards online. Eligible card-holders may log onto ID Card Office Online at https:// pki.dmdc.osd.mil/self_service/ to update the certificates on their CACs, Uniformed Services ID Card, and Volunteer Logical Access Credentials within 30 days of the expiration date. The Defense Department approved the temporary changes April 16, as a safety measure during the pandemic. “The continued operation of ID card facilities is an essential DoD mission,” said Michael Klemowski, chief, IMCOM’s Soldier Programs Branch, Soldier Programs and Services Division. “We can help maintain health and safety standards by reducing the number of visits to ID card offices for basic actions such as renewing expiring credentials,” he said. Without the change, users who are teleworking would lose access to DoD networks, systems and email, and would be required to visit a DoD ID card office in person for a new card. Card-holders who have updated their cards online will maintain access to installation gates and post facilities, like the Exchange, commissary and MWR programs. ID cards may be updated online within 30 days of expiration. For example, a card expiring May 30 may be updated no sooner than May 1. Online updates will not work for cards that already have expired. The new measures are in place through September and may be extended, depending on the scope of the national health emergency, according to the DoD. Additional information and instructions are available from cac.mil/coronavirus. A9

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Army launches PCS move phone app By Army G-4 Logistics

keep track of the steps to take for a successful move. The checklist covers everything to do, from the time orders are received to after a move is complete. Highlights of the app include: deadline reminders, a weight allowance calculator; instructional videos; and important documents and forms. The free app is available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

ast week, the Army released Army PCS Move, a mobile, knowledge-based app designed to enhance the relocation experience. Soldiers, families, and Army civilians preparing for a permanent change-of-station move now have access to an organized central hub of information on entitlements; types of moves; how to plan/schedule a move; claims; and important moving information related to Covid-19. The app also helps educate users about allowances and responsibilities, if a loss or damage claim needs to be filed. “By using the app, you will become very familiar with the PCS process, your entitlements, and resources available to improve your household goods experience,” said Maj. Gen. Michel Russell, director of operations, Army G-4 Logistics. The idea of the app began as part of the Chief of Staff of the Army’s peoplefirst philosophy and the Army’s pursuit of initiatives to ensure Soldiers and their families have predictable, flexible, and adaptable quality-of-life programs.

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Army G-4 and Combined Arms Support Command worked to develop the app before the pandemic with input from nearly 100 Soldiers, spouses and civilians. The Army incorporated several of their recommendations that provide an improved user experience, like a checklist to

The Department of the Army G-4 is conducting an assessment to identify what incentives could increase the amount of Soldiers choosing a Personally Procured Move over a Government Contracted Move. This assessment will survey Soldiers projected to PCS in the summer 2020 timeframe. Input received will inform Army senior leaders about PCS policies for the upcoming move cycle, and possibly beyond. The survey is available from surveys.max. gov/index.php/459126?lang=en.

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One team, one fight, many hometown heroes

s director of the U.S. Army Geospatial Center and Engineer Research and Development Center’s Geospatial Research Laboratory, I have witnessed teamwork strengthen Director Gary Blohm, SES U.S. Army Director Geospatial Center U.S. Army Geospatial and Geospatial Center and Geospatial Research Research Laboratory Laboratory engineers to have the grit to solve daunting military problems. We are similarly battling within the Fort Belvoir community against an unfamiliar opponent, Covid-19. We are working, helping one another and fighting this fight together. We have moved from relying on our own circle of colleagues to a dependency on the clerks at the Commissary, the post office and at everyone at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital. I am writing because I’m reminded

the uncommon heroes in national news are a reflection of an outpouring of community service on Belvoir. It’s one thing to volunteer to serve your country and find yourself in the throes of danger. It is not what you expect when you agree to bag groceries, and here we are. I extend heartfelt gratitude to every food service worker, waste management professional and any other small-town hero who has been ushered to the forefront of this pandemic.

“I, and the team at Army Geospatial Center and the Geospatial Research Laboratory, are just outside of the gate at Humphreys Engineer Center and are grateful to be a part of this military community.” To our educators at Fort Belvoir Elementary School Campus and across the local area, you prepared for this eventuality before you could imagine the magnitude. It has been because of your ingenuity in standing up

long-term, online learning that our military students continue to thrive. Col. Michael Greenberg, Belvoir’s garrison commander, has led by providing youth with a reasonable curfew, publishing clear and frequent communication on evolving policies related to the virus, and by holding regular Facebook town hall sessions to keep the community informed. As we follow the guidance to stay home except for essential trips; as we social distance, wash our hands and mask our faces in public, I am confident the days ahead will get brighter and the number of cases fewer. I, and the team at Army Geospatial Center and the Geospatial Research Laboratory, are just outside of the gate at Humphreys Engineer Center and are grateful to be a part of this military community. My team provides mapping expertise and tools to the Army Corps of Engineers Covid-19 response. It is because of their continuous effort to discover, develop and deliver better solutions to the nation’s challenges that we remain a leader in location data. We are one group in a team of many, here, who are diligent in bringing us back to normalcy. I know our values and commitment to serve each other will give us the grit to prevail in time, as we always do.

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Army launches voluntary credentialing assistance program for Soldiers

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Spc. Jared Wickert with 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, reviews the Army Credentialing Opportunities On-Line website during an Army Credentialing Assistance Program briefing at Fort Carson, Colo., in November. By Devon Suits Army News Service

oldiers can now access up to $4,000 in assistance each year to voluntarily pursue industry-recognized credentials, through the new Army Credentialing Assistance Program. Championed by Army senior leaders, the program focuses on readiness and retention,

by providing the total force with improved credentialing opportunities, said Col. Chuck Rambo, director of Army Credentialing and Continuing Education Services for Soldiers at Army University. In 2015, the Army credentialing program only authorized Soldiers to get certifications through MOS-specific requirements, or through professional military education, officials said. Army leaders sought to eliminate that requirement. It led to a one-year user test in Texas and Tennessee in 2018, which later evolved into the new credentialing process. “Active-duty, Guard and Reserve Soldiers can now secure a competitive advantage … on and off the battlefield,” Michael Grinston, sergeant major of the Army, said about the program. Soldiers have access to more than 1,600 approved credentials through the Army Credentialing Opportunities On-Line, or COOL, website, Rambo said. Through the site, users can find a wide range of certifications by entering their MOS into the site. The website’s unique filters organize each query. Some of these filters include: • If a credential is mandatory for a specific MOS • The level of demand for each credential • If promotion points are tied to a given credential

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CDC staff supporting our military children They arrive daily ready for a routine that is far

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What unexpected challenges have you overcome? Due to the Covid-19 crisis, some of our processes have changed and we have quickly adapted, including wearing face coverings. When I wear a mask, my families and staff are not able to see my smile. In the past, when I smiled, they would smile back and I did not realize the effect it would have on me not to see those smiles each day. Somehow, I still continue to smile and it shows through my eyes and the quality care my team and I provide for our families. Courtesy photo

Amanda Muhammad, JoAnn Blanks Child Development Center director, April 23.

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I have adapted to homeschooling my two children, being a supportive wife and continuing on my own personal health and wellness journey to stay healthy, so I can continue to be there for our families.

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Chef Alton Greene, with Child and Youth Services, slices a roast at JoAnn Blanks Child Development Center, April 28.

Iraida Declet, program director, Markham School Age Center, in her office, April 23.

Corlette Stubbins, CYS teacher, with Carter Kenison, 4, at JoAnn Blanks Child Development Center, April 23.

Tina Edsall, JoAnn Blanks Child Development Center administrator, speaks with Aida Berhane, child and youth program assistant, April 28.

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What does it mean to serve in this critical time?

What does Month of Military Child mean to you?

Why do you like your job?

What does it mean to serve in this critical time?

When I was in danger’s way, I got support from family and friends and many people I did not know. I feel the need to give back. This is new for everyone, but I want to help the essential workers by feeding their kids. It’s one less stressful moment for them. They will not get a good meal. They will get a great meal.

As a military spouse, Month of the Military Child has great importance to me and my family. It is an exceptional opportunity to recognize the immense sacrifices our children made for our country. Children play a considerable role in their parent’s morale while deployed, so we have to make sure they know how important they are to all of us.

I got married and my husband was in the Army, and, since I always enjoyed working with children, I applied for a job with CDC at our duty station in Alaska. I’ve been working for CYS ever since. It’s great to honor the sacrifice the kids put in for their families and our country.

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Army astronaut returns from historic nine-month space voyage

NASA astronaut and spacewalker Col. Andrew Morgan prepares to take a photograph with a camera protected from the hazards of microgravity by shielding. Morgan conducted the second spacewalk to repair the International Space Station’s cosmic particle detector, the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer. Morgan completed seven spacewalks during the nine-month mission.

NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Col. Andrew Morgan stow biological research samples into a science freezer inside the U.S. Destiny laboratory module. By Joseph Lacdan Army News Service

s Col. Andrew Morgan gazed out of the open hatch into the cold vastness of space, he looked toward Earth and saw what many astronauts before him had seen: a planet without borders. “It’s very similar to looking out the ramp of a C-130,” Morgan said from inside a quarantine facility at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. “It was a spectacular view, one that I will remember for the rest of my life. It’s hard to describe in words.” When the Army veteran of 20 years returned to earth April 17 after a nearly nine-month mission on the International Space Station, he encountered a much different world than the one he left. He saw people wearing masks and gloves, keeping their distance from each other. Morgan stayed updated on the coronavirus from the ISS by watching regular news broadcasts. On March 30, he tweeted from space his support for the work of American doctors and healthcare professionals during the pandemic. “We expect that the earth changes when you go away for a month. Just like when you deploy, you expect that some things are going to change,” said Morgan, who landed in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, last week before traveling to Houston. “I don’t know that I expected things would change quite as much; I didn’t think I was going to come back to a country that has more or less closed down.” As an Army emergency care physician and flight surgeon, the pandemic breakout gravely concerned him as he watched on his monitor 250 miles above in space. He also applauded the Defense Department and Army’s response to helping control the virus’ spread. “Most astronauts will describe when you look down on the earth and see an earth without borders and you see that problems … often face us all without borders as well,” Morgan said. “There are many problems like

that affect us all globally, regardless of what country we are from. And Covid-19 is just one.” Morgan said he expects to remain in quarantine for a few more days before returning to his family, as the astronauts’ immune systems may be weakened from a lengthy stay in space, making them more susceptible to the virus. Morgan completed several milestones. He set the record for most consecutive hours in space by a U.S. Army astronaut.

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beyond earth’s orbit to the moon and possibly Mars. Morgan said their research also made advances on how the human body adapts to a microgravity environment beyond the earth’s atmosphere. Crew members included a Russian cosmonaut and an Italian astronaut. The West Point graduate considers himself a Soldier first and has stressed the positive impact the Army has had on his career. He likened the mission to an extended deployment, having served in Special Forces

Morgan successfully completed the first seven spacewalks of his career and helped orchestrate NASA’s first all-female spacewalk, taken by fellow astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir. Morgan’s spacewalks totaled 45 hours and 48 minutes. The lengthy space mission saw Morgan and his crew make 4,352 orbits around the earth, totaling 115 million miles. Morgan successfully completed the first seven spacewalks of his career and helped orchestrate NASA’s first allfemale spacewalk, taken by fellow astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir. Morgan’s spacewalks totaled 45 hours and 48 minutes. Morgan said the mission ranked as the busiest in NASA history for spacewalks and cargo and robotics operations. “It was a more rigorous and more operationally intense period than I ever expected to have on my first mission,” Morgan said. “Most first missions are not nine months long.” The astronaut further made history by swearing in 800 new Army recruits from the ISS in February. Morgan’s mission, which began July 20, coincided with the 50-year anniversary of the Apollo moon landing. Morgan and his crew conducted hundreds of experiments in Earth science, human research, biology, physical sciences and technology development. The astronauts studied how to go

during deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. A veteran astronaut who joined NASA as part of the Class of 2013, Morgan had trained and waited six years for a trip to space. He said the toughest challenge he faced while working at the ISS: separation from his wife, Stacey, and their four children. On April 10, Morgan tweeted from the ISS “Being away from my family for 9 months has been the toughest challenge of my mission.” Morgan said he brought unit patches and coins from each of the Army units he served with to the space station. He credited his Army training and field experiences with helping him successfully complete three NASA expeditions. Morgan’s Army training includes Ranger School, Airborne School and completing the Army’s Combat Diving Course. “Everything that I am is a result of my experiences in the Army,” Morgan said. “All of the skills and experiences that I have are a result of my time as a Soldier. So it was important to me when I was on board the ISS to represent that, to represent the Army well in space.”

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AFES has announced the Belvoir Exchange is now offering its personal shopper program for Soldiers and Service members who are in medical isolation or under quarantine, according to JoAnn Cahalan, Belvoir Exchange general manager. Cahalan said this new service started at Joint Base Langley-Eustis Exchange in 2014, as troops were returning to Virginia from West Africa during the Ebola outbreak. “We approached the commands at Belvoir and Myer-Henderson Hall about bringing the program here, and they were both very excited to get the program up and running,” Cahalan said. The program is available to all Service members in quarantine or imposed isolation at Fort Belvoir. Soldiers can send their orders to an email address provided by the point of contact overseeing their quarantine area, or by placing a Buy Online, Pick Up in Store order at ShopMyExchange.com. For the latter option, explained Cahalan, troops should email the Exchange their order number once the order is placed, along with a written request that the items be delivered to the quarantine or isolation area. “The Exchange is mission essential, and we continue to make the safety of our customers and associates a priority,” said Rebecca Santee, vice president of the Exchange’s North East Region. “The personal shopper program, as well as our new Buy Online, Pickup Curbside program, is an extension of our 125-year-long commitment to keep serving those who serve, no matter the circumstances.” Because the program uses existing Exchange resources and staff, it does not incur any additional costs to the Exchange. The program is available to quarantined troops for free. Orders placed before 3 p.m. will arrive the same day. Orders placed after 3 p.m. may arrive the following day. “With 85 percent of our associates sharing a connection to the military, the Exchange is family serving family,” said Cahalan. “We wanted to find a way to comfort any Soldiers who may be in quarantine or isolation and bring them a sense of normalcy during this uncertain time. After all, that’s what family is for.”

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It’s more important than ever to make sure to keep everything clean and disinfected. Clean and then disinfect surfaces and things that are touched often, like tables; chairs; door knobs; counter tops; light switches; remote controls; cell phones and electronics; toilets; faucets and sinks.

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Are you using alcohol to self-medicate? As Alcohol Awareness Month comes to an end, commit to a lifelong focus on providing resource support to those that may be in need of a helping hand. Mutual support groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous and other 12-step programs have proven to be valuable as they provide peer support for people quitting or cutting back on their drinking. Combined with treatment, support groups can offer a valuable added layer of support.

Here are some helpful resources: Army Substance Abuse Program 703- 805-1093

RSO OFFERS VIRTUAL WORSHIP SERVICES Fort Belvoir’s Religious Support Office provides livestream and pre-recorded worship services during the COVID-19 outbreak to protect the health and safety of the community. Visit their Facebook page to view virtual sermons, Bible studies and links to religious education.

Anonymous - aa.org SMART Recovery - smartrecovery.org Al-Anon Family Groups - al-anon.alateen.org Adult Children of Alcoholics - adultchildren.org National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information - samhsa.gov National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism - niaaa.nih.gov

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STAY CONNECTED @FortBelvoirRSO Follow their page and click “Groups” or visit www.facebook.com/pg/ FortBelvoirRSO/groups to join different services and ministries’ individual group pages.

Community Briefs Virtual job fair The Military Officers Association of America and Hiring Our Heroes co-host a virtual job fair, May 8, 1-3 p.m. The fair is open to everyone in the military community. Register through https://events. hiringourheroes.org.

Show the love and support local! Many of Tackett’s Mill stores and restaurants are still open to serve our community via take-out, delivery, or even special shopping hours. Please contact stores and restaurants directly for details. #togetherwearestronger

Time capsule workbook Belvoir MWR offers a Covid-19, time capsule workbook, as a way to reflect, document and capture these times through writing, photos and memories. Download your COVID-19 Time Capsule workbook through belvoir.armymwr.com.

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SAI product director changes leadership By John Higgins PEO IEW&S Public Affairs

erial Intelligence has been key to American war since its earliest days. Starting with balloons before the turn of the century hefting cumbersome daguerreotypes hundreds of feet in the air, to early panoramic cameras hauled into the deadly skies of World War I by canvas and wood dog fighters, to film cameras on the iron and steel planes of World War II to Vietnam and video cameras in the 1980s that have been refined and honed from the magnetic tapes for video rental shops to the digital media of today. Lenses changed over time, and soon became key to the sensors we use today, sensors like those acquired, tested and fielded by Product Director Sensors-Aerial Intelligence. During the past two and a half years, Chris Keller has lead PD SAI in their mission to furnish Soldiers with the best intelligencegathering capability they can. Keller handed over the keys of PD SAI during a virtual change of charter ceremony hosted by Brig. Gen. Robert Collins, Program Executive Officer for Intelligence Electronic Warfare & Sensors. During his tenure, Keller was chartered with life-cycle responsibility for many highlevel, multimillion-dollar programs, comprised of more than 60 fielded Airborne Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance systems. Keller and his team ensured the deployment of dozens of new and upgraded aircraft capabilities to units supporting all combatant

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Completing the fielding of the Enhanced Medium Altitude Reconnaissance and Surveillance System was among the accomplishments of Chris Keller, while he was at the helm as product director Sensors-Aerial Intelligence. PD SAI changed hands from Chris Keller to Denis Teefy during a virtual change of charter hosted by Brig. Gen. Robert Collins, Program Executive Officer for Intelligence Electronic Warfare & Sensors. commands with products which saved Soldiers’ lives. Keller will be moving to a new directorate within the PEO, the Integration Directorate. In his remarks he said, “Every day around the world, there are systems and equipment we have provided that deliver critical support to Soldiers in the field. Every day, they are getting the job done, and they will provide the next great thing in technology.” He then

congratulated his successor and assured him he’s getting a great team. Dennis Teefy, incoming product director, started off as a post graduate intern with the Army Environmental Center as a program manager focusing on innovative environmental technology development and has 20 years of service. He joins the PEO IEW&S family from Program Executive Office Command Control Communications-Tactical.

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Of course, the editor shapes the Times’s editorial report, and is a primary face of the newspaper in an engaged, vibrant community. Among the position’s responsibilities include producing special sections and publications, often in collaboration with partners in the community. The position also involves copy editing, web/social media posting and managing relationships with freelance contributors. We’re a small, collegial team, and there are a multitude of opportunities for an ambitious journalist to have a big impact. Interested candidates should email their cover letter, resume and clips to Rappahannock Media President Dennis Brack at dennis@rappnews.com

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