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Army Cyber headquarters cases colors, departs region By Bill Roche Army Cyber Command
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.S. Army Cyber Command cased its colors in a brief ceremony at Belvoir, Va., July 1, marking the departure of its headquarters from the National Capital Region and a move to its new home at Fort Gordon, Ga. From its founding nearly 10 years ago, ARCYBER organizations have occupied several facilities at Belvoir; Fort Meade, Md.; and other regional locations. In 2013, Army leadership directed the command move to Fort Gordon to consolidate and streamline Army cyberspace and affiliated functions. Originally targeted to be complete by fiscal year 2022, ARCYBER is completing the move that culminates several years of planning, construction and execution that is consolidating Army Cyber elements in new, state-of-the-art facilities. Some associated organizations will remain in the NCR. The 1st Information Operations Command at Belvoir and the 780th Military Intelligence Brigade (Cyber) at Meade. Founded in 2010 to provide a focal point for Army operations in the cyberspace domain, ARCYBER achieved many milestones during its tenure in the NCR. Starting that October with just 82 people -- 16 enlisted Soldiers, five warrant officers, 37 officers
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Lt. Gen. Stephen G. Fogarty, commander of U.S. Army Cyber Command, left, and Command Sgt. Maj. Sheryl D. Lyon, center, prepare the ARCYBER colors for casing during a ceremony at Fort Belvoir, July 1. The ceremony marked the move of the ARCYBER headquarters from the National Capital Region to a new facility at Fort Gordon, Ga. and 24 Army civilian employees -- the command stood up in about six months. During its early years, ARCYBER grew as it focused on building the Army portion of the Defense Department’s joint Cyber Mission Force, and, by 2011, the Army had already established the 780th as its first cyber brigade. Army cyberspace operations had a banner 2014, with the establishment of the Cyber Center of Excellence at Fort Gordon; the Army Joint Force HeadquartersCyber; the Army’s Cyber Branch; the Army Cyber Protection Brigade, and the first Army
National Guard Cyber Protection Brigade in a Title 10 status. In 2015, ARCYBER began a pilot to deliver tactical cyber capabilities to the Army. The command spearheaded Joint Task Force-ARES, to counter ISIL operations in northern Iraq and Syria. In 2016 the Army designated ARCYBER as the Army Service Component Command for cyberspace operations, while unprecedented Russian interference in the U.S. presidential election in November, that year, demonstrated the threat of coordinated information warfare operations and provided greater
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he Army is improving the way it acquires, develops, employs and retains its civilian workforce under the new Civilian Implementation Plan. Tied to the Army’s People Strategy, “the plan will ensure that Army civilians are the most ready, professional, diverse, and integrated federal workforce,” said Todd Fore, deputy assistant secretary of the Army for
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focus for ARCYBER’s mission. It’s also when the command conducted groundbreaking ceremonies at Fort Gordon for its new headquarters. In September 2017 ARCYBER declared all of the Army’s 41 active-duty Cyber Mission Force teams had reached Full Operational Capability, a year ahead of schedule, and the command’s focus pivoted from building the CMF to integrating Cyber-Electromagnetic Activities into joint and Army operations. In 2018, Electronic Warfare became part of the Cyber Branch. And that November, during the Congressional, mid-term elections, ARCYBER fought back against foreign election interference. In May 2019 the Army activated the 915th Cyberspace Warfare Battalion -- the Army’s first scalable organic Information Warfare expeditionary capability, with cyber, signal, electronic warfare, and information operations in one unit. As 2020 unfolds, ARCYBER is looking ahead, maintaining round-the-clock operations in the information environment and completing its move to Georgia in the face of the unprecedented challenges posed by the pandemic. At a modest ceremony, in which Lt. Gen. Stephen G. Fogarty, ARCYBER commanding general, cased the command’s flag alongside senior enlisted advisor Command Sgt. Maj. Sheryl D. Lyon, the general reflected on the significance of that simple action and thanked ARCYBER’s supporters for their dedication to the command during its tenure here and to its future in Georgia. “Today marks a major milestone in our unit’s 10-year history,” Fogarty said. “Many people helped grow this organization -- many who are attending virtually with us now -- and I’m grateful to INSCOM and the Fort Belvoir community for their years of support. I’m also thankful for everyone investing into our next chapter at our new home at Fort Gordon, and Command Sergeant Major Lyon and I look forward to uncasing these colors there soon.” 10
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rmy Emergency Relief needs your help. AER is a non-profit, financial assistance organization that provides emergency, interest-free loans and grants to Soldiers and families. AER’s special campaign, through July, is
seeking donations to help Soldiers, retirees and their families get through short-term financial emergencies, according to retired Lt. Gen. Raymond Mason, AER director. “This month, the decision was made to allow for PCSs and other mission-essential travel and training. This will likely cause a return to the demand for AER financial assistance support in auto repair; spouse licensures;
To donate, go to aerhq.org, and click on Donate at the top. People can donate via credit card, PayPal, or a monthly allotment. Soldiers can even note their unit for tracking purposes, though all donations go into the general fund. Adrina Scott, Belvoir AER campaign manager, said the goal is for every Soldier to know they can donate to this vital fund, which offers only interest-free loans or grants. “Our main goal is to reach every Soldier, and that every Soldier knows about the possibility of donating to AER. We want to remind them the guiding principle of AER is ‘Taking care of our own – Soldiers helping Soldiers,’” adding that 90 cents of every dollar donated goes directly to Soldiers and their Families. Andrew Pike, AER campaign and development supervisor, pointed out that, since 1942, AER has provided $2 billion to nearly 4 million Soldiers, including $1 billion since 9/11. Through zero-interest loans, grants, and educational scholarships, AER ensures no Soldier faces financial hardship on their own.
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From Army, page 1 which helps build world-class supervisors; and grow, manage and sustain talent throughout the workforce, Fore said.
staffing levels. According to the regulation, CPP supports Army civilians organizational, occupational and individual growth. Leaders intend the program to adapt and be flexible to deliver the right person, to the right place, at the right time.
Career progression Many civilians have identified a clear line of career progression, similar to what Soldiers use, the Army Career Tracker, a leadership development tool that integrates training and education, and allows Soldiers to monitor their career development. The Army looks “to build a series of on- and off-ramps throughout a civilian’s career, so they can decide when they need to be on or off (the road)] to find a balance between work and family life,” he said. A majority of the civilian workforce looks to move up in their respected careers and want the experiences and education to remain competitive. Proposed changes within the CIP should create more opportunities for growth. “We’re being aggressive, and making changes that are necessary, from a policy and organizational perspective, to move (the civilian enterprise) forward,” Fore said. For info, people.army.mil.
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The Army’s Civilian Implementation Plan will optimize skills and enhance retention of the civilian work force. Army is the third-largest federal employer, with almost 300,000 civilians in the force. “Our ongoing efforts will include additional tasks to encourage and increase diversity, equity and inclusion,” Fore added. The CIP looks to update many of the Army’s human resources and management processes. “It was clear we needed one
integrated plan for all civilians,” he said. The CIP provides guidance to help grow missioncritical occupations at critical locations. Part of the CIP will also include changes to the Army’s Career Program Proponency in support of the Army’s mission, Fore said. Currently, the Army has 32 career programs that vary significantly in
Making changes to the Army’s civilian force will take time. Some employees will see an immediate change, it may take years for others to see to notice a difference, Fore said. To aid in the process, leaders have identified critical priorities to serve as a foundation for the civilian enterprise. Transform workforce planning and management. The Army targets the proper employment of its civilian workforce to reduce capability gaps. Leaders are working to incorporate the Defense Civilian Human Resources Management System across the force. Modernize civilian talent acquisition. Program leaders will make improvements to marketing and recruiting programs, to improve the Army’s access to highly-qualified employment candidates. Evolve career programs,
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Environmental plans meet training, wildlife needs Compiled by Paul Lara Belvoir Eagle
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elvoir’s 2018 Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan was updated to continue to protect five, on-post conservation areas designated as Special Natural Areas between 1979 and 2016. The plan ensures conservation does not inhibit the installation’s mission-essential training and support. These five areas make up a contiguous corridor for wildlife that connects the installation to off-post regional/state park lands and National Wildlife Refuge habitats. Greg Fleming, Belvoir natural resources specialist, said, with careful management of the installation’s natural areas, he has seen a growth in apex predators. “The numbers of bald eagles and osprey is just amazing, how much that’s changed. I’ve seen it go from one eagle nest to seven on Fort Belvoir. The osprey have used every nesting platform set up for them, and are even starting to nest in the trees,” he said. Fleming said careful habitat management has also benefited training lands, here. He said 8 acres of pine-forest training area was thinned. “There were no logs on the ground; trees were choking each other out. When we were done, there were logs on the ground and new growth,” Fleming said. “The training coordinator loved that, because the land-navigation folks now had to climb over dead trees, and crawl through piles and logs; making it more challenging for the students. It was more realistic training. Another area had different ages of trees with small grass components. “We cut all trees down
to 12 feet, like an early forest, which cleared out an old helipad area for re-use. We also found out they were doing high-capacity signal training for a 30-foot antenna. Before, they could see each other, and afterward, they’d put up an antenna at the helipad and couldn’t see the other team,” he said. “We’ve worked really well with our planning office, over the years, and help put them in the right direction, by not putting structures in special habitat and showing them how they can preserve streams. We try to help Belvoir promote building it in a way that disturbs the environment the least,” Fleming said.
“The Army Environmental Command outlined and liked what we are doing with our events,” he said, adding it was all possible because of the active participation of so many installation partners, including Office of the Chief of Army Reserve; Defense Logistics Agency; Fort Belvoir Community Hospital; Belvoir Fire and Emergency Services; Dominion Energy; American Water; and the National Guard, who have all helped in outreach and environmental education. Belvoir Environmental Division is available on Facebook at FortBelvoirEnvironmental. Mission Fort Belvoir has training terrain that meshes with a variety of ecosystems and natural resources, to provide an important part of the military mission.
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1,085 acres of wetlands 12 miles of shoreline on the Potomac River
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A Soldier during a bridge-protection training exercise tests the latest gear and camouflage for the Army in the Accotink Bay Wildlife Refuge in this undated photo. The Belvoir refuge often is a training site.
32 reptile species 27 amphibian species
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Institute of Heraldry builds on centuries of design processes. We also go to the PXs and inspect the materials at the point of sale,” Mugno said. He said his team takes great pride in everything they do, including researching and designing heraldry for the newlycreated U.S. Space Force.
“I spent 32 years in the Marine Corps, and I’ve been doing this for 15 years,” Mugno said. “I truly believe I have the best job in the federal government. I would not want to do anything else.” More info is available from tioh army.mil.
World War I-era chevrons designed at The Institute of Heraldry. What began as a program office in 1918 expanded to an institute in 1960 to furnish heraldic services to military departments and all branches of the government. By Paul Lara Belvoir Eagle
leadership, and who’s who, in the midst of the chaos of battle? Out of that requirement, came n a small Fort Belvoir studio, a structured approach to using with brushes and paints color, shapes, symbols, flags and occupying every inch of space on banners and all the things you see the table, an artist leans in toward in the modern military from this a magnifier. With a fine-hair paint requirement,” Mugno said. brush he carefully applies a stroke In creating a young republic, of golden paint to a sturdy, 2-inch Mugno said, our Founding Fathers thick plaque that reads, didn’t want to adopt Vice President of the anything associated United States. Michael with nobility, Craghead so heraldry rotates the was not plaque a bit, adopted as a and with governmental a different function. It brush, fills wasn’t until in a spot on the Great the deep blue War, and the U.S. background border. Army’s first major “It’s not just mobilization to fight painting the plaques in Europe, that the – I make all the need for insignia was plaques with resin, developed. Out of apply putty to the that, came the U.S. imperfections, Army Heraldic etch away Program Office, parts that don’t in 1918. belong, and sand In 1957, the it down before Secretary of the hand-painting it,” Army was directed Craghead said. by statute to provide Craghead’s heraldic occupation services to goes back The coat of arms for The Institute of the military centuries, Heraldry. The term comes from medieval departments times when knights going into battle would in an art form known wear surcoats over their armor, to distinguish and all as heraldry. friend from foe in the chaos of battle. branches of In the the federal 12th century, knights would ride government, giving rise to The Institute of Heraldry in 1960. out to battle, but, since one suit of During base re-alignment, TIOH armor looks like any other, there moved to Fort Belvoir, where it needed to be a way to distinguish now has a team 19 strong. They friend from foe in the chaos of the research, design, and standardize fight, and that was the birth of heraldry for all uses. the art-form of heraldry. The coat “When we design medals, of arms, the most fundamental we only work with certified element of heraldry, began as manufacturers to create the dyes a textile garment that a knight for stamping. That ensures every wore over his armor, according medal, no matter the year, will to Charles Mugno, director, The remain exactly the same. We Institute of Heraldry. “How do you tell your go to the factory and inspect its
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Mike Craghead, a model maker for The Institute of Heraldry, shows a special plaque made for Air Force One. The plaque has to be hollow to meet maximum weight requirements of just 450 grams.
Mike Craghead, model maker, The Institute of Heraldry, hand-paints a Vice Presidential plaque for the HMX-1 helicopter, June 19. All Presidential and Vice Presidential seals are molded, refined and painted by hand.
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A passion for helping others through aviation By Paul Lara Belvoir Eagle
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gt. Ryan Browning was preparing to go on a night flight rehearsal of the 4th of July flyover with his battalion commander, but took a moment to sit and recount how his life as an Army helicopter flight instructor and crew chief has helped touch the lives of others. “With my second deployment (to Afghanistan), we medically evacuated a small child, and it was a rough mission for all of us,” Browning said. “After a couple days, I went to the hospital to see if the child had pulled through, and the look of joy that the child’s parents had; that their kid was still there, because we got to them … that was one of those moments I realized ‘this is the Army.’ It’s truly fulfilling.”
Looking for something ‘bigger’ Browning, a flight instructor and standards instructor for A Company, 12th Aviation Battalion, said civilian life just wasn’t ‘big’ enough for him, so he enlisted with a desire to be a part of something bigger, and a determination to succeed in aviation. “He is very mature for his rank and age,” said 1st Sgt. Dennis
Frazee. “He’s the senior flight instructor who trains and evaluates crew chiefs on their duties on the aircraft. He’s worked really hard to get where he is, and his future is really bright. He’s put in an extension to stay here and help carry the load while the other two instructors PCS and ETS.” “I grew up in a few different countries, so I got to see the effect of what Service members would do for other people, and see how they help people in the community, and that was something I wanted to be part of,” Browning said. Photos by Paul Lara He said flight Sgt. Ryan Browning, flight instructor with A Co., 12th Aviation instructors are Battalion, assists in moving a Blackhawk into O’Neil Hanger subject matter at Davison Army Airfield, July 1. experts on every flight system on out there, it’s flying prideful of that,” he said. the aircraft, with and conducting the Browning is happy that an understanding mission; it’s taking the he found a way to be part of of all mechanical fight to them. It’s a great something bigger. limitations – and feeling knowing “On my latest tour, we helped said it is quite the Afghan Air Force stand on its Sgt. Ryan Browning, flight instructor I did that. an experience to “Now, as own two feet, and they’re flying, with A Co., 12th Aviation Battalion, know his aircraft at Davison Army Airfield, July 1. a flying crew doing missions and taking over is ready. chief, I really and conducting stuff we used to “There is definitely a pride in enjoy knowing this is my aircraft, do for them. They’re becoming an my aircraft and in the maintenance and it’s ready to go. I now can independent and capable air force. team that’s been working on it,” teach my guys to do that, and Seeing that was a moment of pride Browning said. “There’s a solid there’s also the pride that my guys for me. ‘I did this.’ We helped them bit of pride there, after I’ve just are ready, and they’re ready to realize their own potential, and pushed out a 960-hour (rebuild) face whatever situation happens that’s all you could ask for as a and we did it in 14 days, and it’s when they’re flying. I’m really Service member.”
Belvoir career counselor gives back, provides long-term benefits to Soldiers By David Fawcett Belvoir Eagle
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n his first assignment as an Army career counselor, Staff Sgt. Danny Parsley knew he’d made the right move. While stationed at Fort Gordon, Ga., from July2018-May 2019, Parsley met with a Soldier who had been told he was too old to reach the 20-year retirement mark. Challenges abounded as Parsley worked with the Soldier over several months, trying to navigate policies that Courtesy photo would grant the Soldier Staff Sgt. Danny Parsley has been a his required years. career counselor at Belvoir for a year. But, Parsley refused to give up, as he had once been in this person’s position as he attempted to switch jobs. Parsley joined the Army in 2008 and spent his first 10 years as an infantryman. But, looking for a change, Parsley talked with a career counselor who treated Parsley as a person with valid needs.
Inspired by that experience, Parsley decided to give back what he’d received by helping the Soldier figure out a way to accomplish his goal. “He was so appreciative that we took care of him,” Parsley said. “We didn’t push him aside.” The moment still resonates with Parsley, today, and underscores why he wants to change the culture of how career counselors are viewed by others who need help. “People are not a number,” said Parsley, who has been a career counselor at Belvoir for a year. With the coronavirus limiting in-person interactions, Parsley relays information to Soldiers primarily through emails and texts. He also has started using social media as another outlet to ensure Soldiers and their families “are as informed as possible to the constant changes within that Army and the retention program.” Parsley is the principal adviser on all retention matters for Belvoir’s command team and mission partners and serves as the liaison with the Army’s Military District of Washington Retention Office. Parsley’s faith plays a big part in how he does his job and why he wants to become a child or clinical psychologist, once he retires from the Army. So does his family situation. Parsley’s 5-year-old son, Noah, has Asperger Syndrome, a developmental disorder for people who struggle with social interaction. Besides Noah, Parsley’s wife, Serena, and their 3-year-old son, Micah, are also facing medical challenges. “I remember God is in control,” said Parsley. “He has a plan. He gives me the patience to deal with things that take some time.”
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Blast from the past for families Workhouse opens drive-in By Paul Lara Belvoir Eagle
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s Northern Virginians venture out, families are eager to find outdoor activities that are still safe. Planners from Workhouse Arts Center, in Lorton, wondered what they could offer the community while behaviors were still restricted by distance and crowd size, and they decided to offer a retro experience of a drive-in movie screening on its campus, according to Joseph Wallen, director of performing arts. “When we went into shutdown mode in the middle of March, no one was certain how long we were going to have to do something different. Was it going to be four weeks, six weeks? We just didn’t know,” he said. “We started looking at what we could offer the community in a socially distant setting, but still in a way that’s bringing the community together. And, this is what we came up with,” Wallen said. He said that summer screenings was something Workhouse Arts had tried several years ago, but with only modest attendance. That did, however, give them some background in coordinating outdoor films. After a few weekends, Wallen said the response has been fantastic. “Everybody who comes has been really great about following the guidelines about social distancing, and, on the way out, we’re getting emails and social media feedback that people are so happy they’ve got something they can do together with their family; to get out of the house, but also do something safe.” Pete Talbot drove his family down from Springfield, along with a couple neighbors, and all three parked their SUVs next to each other. Talbot, in his late 40s, said this was his first drive-in experience. “My wife has been to one, but I’ve never been to a drive-in before tonight. Our neighbor mentioned it to us, and it felt like a good thing to get out and do,” Talbot said. Talbot’s 8 year-old daughter, Ellie, was quite excited about her first drive-in. “I knew I was going to love it, when I learned mom said I was allowed to watch on the roof,” she said, sitting on top of the family SUV, and grabbing some snacks as twilight deepened. Wallen noted that Fairfax County authorities approved the Workhouse safety strategies for operation of the Friday and Saturday screenings, and he expects outdoor movies to run through August. More info is available from www.workhousearts.org/drive-in-movies.
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Heat illness warning signs Heat Cramps. Affects muscles in the arms, legs and abdomen … those that have been used while working. These cramps may occur after work, when the person is resting. Heat cramps are a signal the body has lost too much salt through sweating.
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lmost every sporting event in the U.S. has been postponed, due to the pandemic. To help fill the void, the Defense Department takes a look at sports heroes who also served. Branch Rickey was an Army officer in the Chemical Warfare
Service during World War I. In his unit, coincidentally, were future baseball greats Ty Cobb and Christy Mathewson. Rickey would also take a place in baseball history, thanks to his decision to do the right thing. In October 1945, as general manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, Rickey signed infielder Jackie Robinson, an African American, for the Dodgers’ minor league organization. Robinson’s later success with the Dodgers from 1947 to 1956 led other owners to seek Black talent. This was before the U.S. military integrated, which happened July 26, 1948, after President Harry S. Truman signed an executive order establishing the President’s Committee on Equality of Treatment and Opportunity in the Armed Services, committing the government to integrating the then-segregated military. At the time, no statute barred Blacks from playing professional baseball. However, it was an unwritten rule among club owners that they were not welcome. Rickey was said to have
appreciated the service and sacrifices African Americans made during World Wars I and II, and was eager to enlist their services in baseball. He also remembered a Black player from the baseball team he coached at Ohio Wesleyan University in 1903 and 1904 who was denied hotel accommodations. The incident was said to have
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