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Patriot Pet Care center opens on Belvoir

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Col. Michael Greenberg, Garrison commander; Katie Boyette, Patriot Pet Care director; and Headquarters Battalion Command Sgt. Maj. Michel Frazer cut the ribbon to open Patriot Pet Care, Friday. By David Fawcett Belvoir Eagle

anja Turner will no longer face an extended commute, thanks to the opening of the Patriot Pet Care center on Fort Belvoir. Turner joined a small group of installation staff and pet owners for a ribbon-cutting ceremony July 17. In the past, the Woodbridge resident, who works on base for the directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, had to factor in an extra 45 minutes sometimes because of rush hour to pick up her cocker spaniel, Cooper, at an off-site facility. But, those days have come to a close. The 5,100- square foot Patriot Pet Care was scheduled to welcome its first customers Monday for anyone’s pets needing grooming. Patriot Pet Care will

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run at 50% capacity after the first week and 100% after two weeks. Besides grooming, Patriot Pet Care provides 48 indoor/outdoor boarding rooms for dogs and 30

cat condos. There is an outdoor play area and training will also be available. “This is really convenient,” Turner said. “My dog should be real tired by the end of the day.” Col. Michael Greenberg, garrison commander, arrived with his two dogs, Skion, a 2-year-old golden retriever; and Sasha, an 8-year-old Chiweenie. “We understand the importance that you want your pets to be safe, in a good place, when you’re gone,” Greenberg said. “... it’s a great asset to be available here on the installation.” George Dickson, FMWR director, noted the idea was conceived over 13 years ago and it’s been a “long journey” to make the pet care facility a reality. In particular, Dickson cited specific challenges the center’s construction faced in the last 15 months, including 375 concrete footers that needed to be removed and finding an old building’s foundation. The pandemic delayed the project more, he added.

“None of these challenges has kept us from getting to this day,” Dickson said. He expects the facility to fill up fast, since there are 1,000 pets among the 2,200 residents on post. Base and nonbase personnel can drop off their animals. Walk-ins are permitted, but must have shot records for their pets with them. Reservations are encouraged. Katie Boyette is Patriot Pet Care’s director. A Virginia native, Boyette was looking for ways to come closer to home, when she saw an ad for the Patriot Pet Care job. Boyette was working in Pittsburgh at the time, but jumped at the chance to move back to Virginia and stay in a field she loves. “It’s proven these are very popular on post and used regularly,” said Boyette, who started in February. “It’s a service that is needed for those getting out of town for pleasure or to support the mission. Their animals will be well cared for.” For more on Patriot Pet Care Center, visit belvoir.armymwr.com

Nursing homes get equipment from DLA gowns; 14.6 million medical masks; and 66.27 million pairs of nitrile gloves, and he Defense Logistics kit assembly and delivery Agency is shipping a in two phases. second, 7-day supply The final shipment of of personal protective phase one went out June equipment to support 10, and shipments for staff and residents at phase two began June 17. more than 15,000 nursing Bill Seltzer, homes nationwide, after administrator of The completing delivery of Waters of Winchester, $67 million worth of a nursing home in Photo by Staff Sgt. Enjoli Saunders equipment last month. Winchester, Tenn., said he Army 2nd Lt. Justin Lee, a platoon leader “We do things, in terms appreciates DLA’s support. assigned to the 104th Medical Company Area of support to nursing “The kits were very Support, Maryland National Guard, April 9, homes and at-risk helpful. There was a with Celia Goughenour, director of nursing populations across the recognition of a lack of U.S., that no one else does, for Crofton Care and Rehabilitation Center PPE at the front end of in Crofton, Md. DLA delivered $67 million of and I know everyone at (the pandemic), and the DLA Troop Support takes personal protective equipment to more than supplies we received helped 15,000 nursing homes around the U.S., with a that solemn obligation us tremendously,” he said. second shipment planned. and responsibility very “It gave us time to get seriously,” said Army The contract is for 1.25 our steady-state supply up to Brig. Gen. Gavin Lawrence, DLA million pairs of protective where it’s needed for everyday Troop Support commander. eyewear; 13.2 million medical operation.”

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BELVOIR HOUSING UPDATE Compiled by USAG Fort Belvoir Public Affairs

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Villages at Belvoir Pet Photo Challenge

As we gear up for summer and the reopening of our communities, personnel at The Villages at Belvoir have been thinking about how to improve the resident experience.

The Villages at Belvoir want to see pictures of your furry family members!

We are embarking on a community-wide conservation project to save electricity, update older fixtures and generate revenue for other community improvements. The project will include a 7 percent decrease in electricity consumption; nearly 2 million kilowatt hours of electricity saved each year; and more than $140,000 in savings that can be re-invested.

Join their social media pet photo challenge: take a photo of your pet every day the rest of this week, post it on their Facebook page or tag their page in your photos.

To accomplish these goals, we will be upgrading to high-performance, LED light bulbs and Next thermostats throughout the villages. Over the next 4 months, Villages personnel will provide prior notice and enter your home once, for less than a half hour. Residents don’t need to be present, but pets must be contained and minors can’t be home alone.

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The Villages will be working with Modern Power for a seamless installation. Exterior signs will be posted to remind residents of the upgrades. All MP team members will wear orange shirts with black logos, to be easily recognizable. They will also wear masks, gloves and follow CDC guidelines related to Covid-19.

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New law streamlines licensure for spouses “This enhanced process will help our military spouses find employment any Belvoir spouses will benefit opportunities quicker and without the from legislation signed by Ralph stress of worrying if their credentials will Northam, Virginia governor, July carry over to Virginia,” said Carlos L. 16, that expedites the occupational and Hopkins, secretary of Veterans and Defense professional licensure process for military Affairs. “Implementing innovative ways spouses, according to a release from the to support our military families is one of governor’s office. the reasons Virginia continually ranks as Virginia’s existing expedited application one of the best states for Service members, process for military spouses requires veterans and their families.” licensing boards to determine if a spouse’s Kari Sturim, Belvoir Spouses’ Club out-of-state license is equivalent within president, said this legislation lays the 20 days and issue an automatic one-year groundwork for future career opportunities temporary license, affording the spouse while being stationed and/or living the chance to begin finding employment in Virginia. immediately upon settling into their “This is wonderful news for spouses new communities. The legislation and who are teachers, nurses, doctors, lawyers process address the issue of portability and for all professions represented in our of military spouses’ professional and spousal community needing professional Photo by Jack Mayer occupational licenses. licensure,” said Sturim. “We further Ralph Northam, Virginia governor, at a COVID-19 update, “As an Army veteran and as a encourage Belvoir Spouses’ Club members July 14. Virginian, I am committed to ensuring and fellow spouses who might benefit members assigned to installations and living in from this legislation to take advantage of the the Commonwealth continues to provide an the commonwealth by: environment where our veterans and military opportunity to pursue this expedited measure families can thrive,” Northam said. “Complex in the pursuit of achieving their career goals Ü Expanding access and eligibility to spouses rules about license equivalence and the during their time here.” in all surrounding jurisdictions; portability of certifications too often result in the According to the Department of Labor, Ü Expanding access to the spouses of National unemployment or underemployment of military more than 34 percent of all military spouses Guardsmen who are active on federal orders spouses. This legislation will enable the spouses in the labor force require an occupational to deploy overseas; or professional license. The Department of of the men and women who serve our country to Ü Expanding eligibility to the spouses of Professional and Occupational Regulation maintain their professional licenses and continue recently transitioned Service members; and and the Department of Health Professions their careers in Virginia with a streamlined and administer the process of granting professional Ü Granting the commonwealth’s licensing simple process.” licenses for all professions. More info is boards greater authority to determine a The new rules improve Virginia’s expedited available from https://bit.ly/Virginia_DPOR. substantially equivalent license. licensure process for the spouses of Service

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hen the time comes for your final military move, the ETS Sponsorship Program may be for you. ETS-SP, a publicprivate partnership between the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, local communities/ governments, nonprofits and corporations, aims to help veterans successfully transition into their post military communities. We all know the concept. We remember the PCS in which a good sponsor eased our transition to our new unit by serving as a resource and assisting when needed. Sponsors gave us information about our unit, our job responsibilities, housing, medical, and family considerations. Sponsors were our first bonds to our new unit; they made our units stronger. When we make the final move, the ETS move to our new post military community, the ETS Sponsorship program intends that there be someone on the ground in your new community to assist with questions about employment, housing, schools, or VA benefits. The ETS Sponsorship Program assigns sponsors to service members who are transitioning to their post military communities. ETS sponsors, who are trained and certified, reduce the stress of the transition by mentoring veterans in critical domains, including employment, housing, family considerations,

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Service members and veterans Ü Up to a year before transitioning from the military, submit an online application. Ü ETS-SP will connect you to a sponsor in your post-military community. You’ll meet with this new sponsor virtually until you arrive on the ground in the community. Ü You and your sponsor will work together on your transition needs and goals.

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eterans Affairs, this month, announced its commitment to extend debt relief to veterans adversely impacted by COVID-19 to the end of 2020, by suspending certain debt collection actions. The department recognizes Veterans and beneficiaries are still being greatly impacted by the coronavirus, prompting the extension of financial relief. “Veterans and their families should be focused on their health and safety during the pandemic,” said Robert Wilkie, VA secretary. “VA is taking action to give those with pending debts greater flexibility during these challenging times.” VA is suspending all actions on veteran debts under the jurisdiction of the Treasury Department. This includes the suspension of collection action

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Mobile Training Team prepares Soldiers for ACFT By David Fawcett Belvoir Eagle

n the first day of training, Staff Sgt. Austin Sharp experienced the ups and downs of the demanding new Army Combat Fitness Test. Under a cloudless morning, Sharp and 11 other Soldiers underwent six tests on a grassy patch behind the basketball courts near the Graves Fitness Center. The ACFT, which replaces the 40-year-old Army Physical Fitness Test, has six events: the 3-repetition maximum deadlift, the standing power throw, the hand release push-up, the sprint-drag-carry, the leg tuck and the 2-mile run. After a bit of physical readjustment after the sprint-drag carry, the fourth event in the test, Sharp Sharp stayed the course and finished each event with pride. He posted good scores and he said he felt great. “This is going to be a good learning experience,” Sharp added. For five days, six members of the ACFT Mobile Training Team came from Fort Eustis, Va., to Belvoir to instruct Soldiers who wanted to train others for the ACFT. Active-duty and active Guard and Reserve Soldiers must take the ACFT twice a year; while Reserve and Guard Soldiers test annually. The more Soldiers the Mobile Training Team can prepare the better, since the AFCT goes into effect Oct. 1. The sessions help Soldiers prepare for real-life situations, including combat

responsibilities on the battlefield, like evacuating a casualty, according to said Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Brown, the mobile team’s NCOIC. “What intrigued me about this job is that it is a whole change of culture,” said Brown. “This is a small part of the holistic health and fitness program which incorporates physical fitness. It’s also about mental readiness … This test will allow you to see your strengths and weaknesses, he added.” The focus on readiness, both mental and physical, and learning to become a trainer was important to Sharp, who is assigned to the Belvoir Soldier Recover Unit. “I’m looking at always improving my readiness,” Sharp said. “And, I want to help out and improve our readiness in our unit.” For more information about the ACFT, visit army. mil/acft.

Sgt. 1st Class Michael Vernon performs the Army Combat Fitness test, July 16, at Graves Field. Vernon was training to administer the test this fall.

Fort Belvoir will be receiving free weights and other equipment to assist Soldiers in passing the Army Combat Fitness Test this fall.

SPECKER TO HOUSE NEW FITNESS EQUIPMENT IN FALL By David Fawcett Belvoir Eagle

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Sgt. Keith Powers performs leg tucks for instructors teaching the Army Combat Fitness Test at Graves Field, July 16.

New equipment will arrive this fall at Belvoir’s Specker Field House, to help Soldiers prepare for the upgraded Army Combat Fitness Test. The Army developed a functional training package for high-intensity exercise, a few years ago. The Army’s G9 Division funded buying equipment for Belvoir, at a cost of more than $194,000. Sheila Edwards, Belvoir’s sports and fitness director, said the equipment should arrive either by early October. “Once everything is there, it will assist with readiness,” Edwards said. The ACFT equipment package includes: Ü Deadlift hex bars with weights and collars Ü Nylon drag sleds with straps and plates, each with two, 45-pound plates Ü 10-pound medicine balls Ü 40-pound kettle bells Ü Power training ropes Renovations at Specker Field House started in April and are expected to be finished in September or October. Specker’s renovations include a large area of AstroTurf to conduct Functional Fitness classes and ACFT events; and renovated, larger locker rooms for males and females, according to Edwards.

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Captain finds victory in nursing, after competing unknowns and uncertainty, I could feel the panic emoting from most of the patients I saw.” “My focus shifted,” she continued. “I was no longer worried about my recovery from the bobsled injury but how to react to this unknown virus invading our lives.” Koplin said some of her most rewarding experiences were caring for wounded and injured Soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany. Being a nurse has been a good fit for her Olympic ambitions too, she said. Her training gives her an appreciation and understanding of how the body works and the important roles of exercise and nutrition. Also, her expertise was occasionally needed during training, like when a bobsled crashes and once, when an athlete from another sport was injured by a javelin.

Being world class As a former member of the World Class Athletic Program, Koplin urges others to use it Photo by David Vergun as a means for achieving their dreams. She said there are Kristi Koplin, once a bobsled driver, trains on a railcar in Lake Placid, N.Y., in August 2017. perhaps many Soldiers who ended my season early and I left for experienced mild to severe injuries have it in them to compete and By David Vergun home to recover. By some miracle, I in crashes. DoD News would love to become Olympians, was not seriously injured.” These days, Koplin is very but don’t realize how easy it is risti Koplin has an Koplin announced June 23 she’s busy nursing and dealing with to apply, simply by visiting the impressive athletic COVID-19 patients. retiring from the sport. WCAP website, looking up the background in track and “I remember the day when they criteria for a sport and applying. field. She holds Southern Utah announced that two of the Utah Koplin mentioned that even Moving on University’s school record in the Jazz (basketball) players had with drive and determination, hammer throw, discus and weight “I still have concerns about tested positive and the entire she would have struggled without throw. She was an alternate in my brain health. I NBA season would be the support of WCAP in terms have suffered a few the 2014 Olympics and is a former postponed,” she said. of coaching, providing first-class member of the Army’s World Class concussions and “The news itself training facilities and financing. I worry about Athlete Program in the bobsled. shocked me. The “Being in WCAP took away any the cumulative These days, Koplin is virus felt like it worries, so I could focus 100% effect of had hit home. experiencing victory as a captain on training.” these,” she From that in the Army Nursing Corps with There are several factors that said. “I love point forward, the 328th Field Hospital at Fort aspiring athletes should consider, everything bobsledding Douglas, Utah; a nurse at Urgent she said. First and foremost, the changed.” so much; the Care in Heber City and Park City, person should be a good Soldier. The speed and Utah; and a U.S. Army Airborne While training, it is up to each Urgent Care racing; the School graduate. Soldier to continue to meet the in Park City opportunity In 2014, Koplin was selected Army’s requirements, including the became one to represent as an alternate in the Winter physical fitness test and annual of the nation’s our nation as an Olympics in Sochi, Russia. For weapons qualification. Also, living first testing sites athlete; and the next three years, she competed the Army values, she said. for COVID-19, she the process of working on the North American and World Training and diet play an said. A lot of Cup circuits. In 2018 and 2019, she towards Courtesy photo enormous part too, she said, people tested a goal I began training for the 2022 Winter Kristi Koplin is shown here in early 2020 in noting she does rigorous workouts positive in the have been Colorado ready to help COVID-19 patients. Olympics in Beijing, China. with weights and sprinting six area, because envisioning Early this year, she crashed days a week. it’s a destination for international for a large part of my life. during her second-to-last run of One final factor that Koplin travelers, particularly during the However, I also value my health the North American Cup Bobsled said it takes — and she hesitated Sundance Film Festival, which and Skeleton in Lake Placid, N.Y., and the decision has been to mention it for fear of sounding was in January and February, as something weighing on me since suffering head and neck injuries. the virus was beginning to spread. mean — is genetics. the accident.” “I was knocked unconscious and “No matter how self-motivated About that time, she said Bobsled can be a dangerous woke up with the bobsled smashing and hard-working you are, if you “We started testing people and sport where speeds often exceed my head against the ice and don’t have the genes for your chosen educating the community about crushing my neck,” she said during 75 mph. A number of athletes have been killed and most have sport, you won’t succeed,” she said. how to stay safe. With all the a recent interview. “The crash

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One of those programs is the Financial Readiness Program. The financial counselor provides classes and workshops weekly through virtual platforms; and offers flexible appointments for all facets of financial counseling, virtually and telephonically.

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4 have plans for a large ON PAGEevelopers mixed-use development on U.S. SAY the $19.1 million purchase PHOTO BY JEFF 1 with of the Station Plaza shopping center at the corner with Va. 123 in Woodbridge.

the VRE and Amtrak station, said George Boosalis, the president of Boosalis Properties, which represented Grace Street Properties in the purchase. Boosalis said developing the site plan will take anywhere from three to five years with construction starting after that. The

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county policies, plan the county’sCounty budgethas nearly doubled from 2014 and serve on local and regionaltoboards. 2019 — from 34 to 62 students, a jump of 82 percent. Here’s a look at each race:

Photo by Rick Brig. Gen. Joseph Musselman D’costa, Reserve vice director J7, ment Office of Joint Force Develop Developthe Joint Chiefs speaks during the ceremony. of Staff,

Meanwhile, of the students GAINESVILLE DISTRICT who do attend public

schools in RappahanRappahan Supervisor Pete Candland, R-Gainesnock very few are drop outs, according ville, said he doesn’t support to thenew road figures. bond referendum, which will ask An voters estimated 7 percent of the councoun to approve or deny allowing the ty’s county to student-age population are now learning their lessons in a borrow up to $355 million for transportahome setset ting, according to new statistics from tion projects, including $200 million for Virginia either a bypass or to widen Va. the Route 28. Department of Education. Given educa Candland said the process was tion politically the uniqueness of educain Rappahannock County, where motivated, proposed without analysis of unlike much of Virginia which projects would help the population most peo- is declining, the student how ple and how the real estate property tax is it to the school much of a concern district, which relies heavily on state rate will be affected. funds, that more “I’ve asked several times about what students are being homeshomes this will mean for tax bills,” chooled? CandlandWe put that question in rere cent days to Dr. Shannon said. Grimsley, superintendent of Rappahannock The Prince William Board County of County Public Schools. Supervisors has a policy to not increase “Am I concerned about declining its operating budget more thanenrollment? 3.5% each Of course,” she replied. “We've year while also planning revenue increascome a long way with increasincreas services es for capital projects, such ing as the $43 and programs to our stustu and families and that is very million for the expansion ofdents the Adult hard when you have to make cuts

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rent tenants to see if they want to lease space in the new development or another shopping center the company owns, Boosalis said. Grace Street Properties plans to build 2 million square feet for a mixed-used development, which will include retail space

The county’s plan for North Woodbridge calls for increased density in the area near the VRE. The Prince William Board of County Supervisors voted 7-0 on Oct. 8 to approve the North Woodbridge plan, which outlines future land use and plans for a town center and urban

with the county to consider a pedestrian bridge from the development to the VRE and Amtrak station across U.S. 1.

and access to mass transit, according to

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typical family clutter. Some prove valuable if not During the British flag posting cere historic. Then there are those mony, JPRA added cererare finds beneath the United Kingdom the rafters and cobwebs that are downright to countries that work shocking and creepy. As was with the U.S. personnel recovery the case this for past year in the musty attic around the world. of Clover Hill on Germany was added Sperryville Pike, where Eldon focuses on preventing last year. JPRA Farms’ longtime herdsman Rich Bradley stumbled upon the tion events; prepares warfighter isola isola-

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MDW Colors Passed: Air Force tional Capital Gen. Terrence Region flag to Capital Region incoming Military O’Shaughnessy passes the Joint Force Photo by Jim Dresbach District of Washington/Joint Hall on Joint Commander Brig. Gen. Headquarters-NaOmar Jones Base Myer-Henderson Force Headquarters-National during a change Hall, June 4. of command ceremony at Conmy

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to isolation events. The first UK for JPRA, Flight foreign liaison officer his wife, Harriet, Lt. Stephen Reid, and earlier this year. arrived at Fort Belvoir “This day is important to strong relationship show the By Jim Dresbach between the and the U.S., Pentagram Staff UK commander in terms of personnel Writer of the U.S. Northern covery,” he said re reCommand and before the ceremony. North American strong, Jones thanked “We’ve made Aerospace Defense change of one-time Army promises to get our troops, our people, back. Command, and command hosts O’Shaughnessy spokes- one person and of the event’s It’s perfect timing and Lt. Gen. world-class show how close-knit Walter Piatt, to out the importance hosts, pointed tor of the marathon runner Army Staff, and direcBrig. Gen. Joseph our countries are.” is now in JFHQ-NCR’s of how MDW/ charge of the Howard D’costa, the U.S. Army Military vice director mission overlaps and his family. District of Washington at Joint Force reserve with the Northcom’s During Piatt’s ment, hosted Develop Developmission. Force Headquarters and Joint the ceremony remarks, he “A and said it marks the maturing National tationsafe capital is a represen- praised the incoming and Capital Region. outgoing commanders, of a safe nation during relationship. of a close and en ennoting that and what In a time-honored you’ve been Jones’ “Working closely able to accomplish selection as the new tradition, Brig. Gen. Omar MDW/JFHQwith our allies NCR chief was partner nations Jones assumed during this time you’ve and an excellent choice. is an essential command from been in in our national element “The Maj. Gen. Michael command reflects the strategies,” D’costa Howard during highest putting Army got this pick right said. a change of com- credit upon your joint services Omar This week mand at Joint and said. “Omar in command,” Piatt directly impacts Base See Flag, page a safe and is an amazing COURTHOUSE ROW................8 son Hall’s Conmy Myer-Hender- home,” A4 Soldier he said to Howard. secure who has excelled Hall, June 4. EVENTS ....................................16 at every level, Gen. Terrence Now on watch O’Shaughnessy, LETTERS ...............................14 and ready to keep from West Point super A4 Father’s Day the Army’s cadet to MEETINGS & NOTICES ........ MDW/JFHQ-NCR the spokesperson for A6 FBES Bridging 17 the United Ceremony States Army.” SCHOOLS..............................10 A7 CYS Dance Recital B1 CYS Color Run Sets Record

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