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Belvoir: Be ready, be safe By Holly Mann Emergency Management Specialist

Remember to selfregister in Fort Belvoir’s ALERT system at Alert. CSD.DISA.MIL and with Fairfax County at www. fairfaxcounty.gov/alerts New information will be added throughout the month on the Fort Belvoir Facebook page at www. facebook.com/FortBelvoir and Twitter at twitter. com/Fort_Belvoir.

S Legal support now available to EFMP families By Devon L. Suits Army News Service

amilies in the Exceptional Family Member Program now have more resources to reach out to when they have legal questions about their rights. Close to 40 Army legal practitioners recently completed additional training to better support families with special educationrelated needs, said Melissa Halsey, legal assistance policy division chief for the Office of the Judge Advocate General. “Education is important,” she said in an interview Tuesday. “Understanding that a child has received the education that they’re entitled to” dictates a family’s quality of life. “Sometimes, that requires help from a legal assistance attorney to advocate on your behalf.” Tied to a larger Department of Defense-led initiative to bolster legal assistance for all EFMP families, the Army now has a knowledgeable legal representative at 22 of its installations, spread throughout 15 states and parts of Germany, Halsey added. Locations include: Alabama, Alaska, California, Colorado, Washington, D.C., Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Missouri, North Carolina, New York, Oklahoma, Texas, Virginia, and Washington. Nine of the states currently support the Army’s largest EFMP populations. In total, more than 140 service attorneys, paralegals and EFMP family support providers from all the military services completed a weeklong William & Mary Law See EFMP, page 4

eptember has arrived and it’s time to recognize National Preparedness Month (NPM). As our nation continues to respond to COVID-19, there is no better time to be involved. The goal of NPM is to increase the overall number of people, families, and communities that engage in preparedness actions at home, work, businesses, and schools. The 2020 NPM theme is: “Disasters don’t wait. Make your plan today.”

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The 2020 weekly themes for NPM are: • Sept. 1-5—Make a plan. • Sept. 6-12—Build a kit. • Sept. 13-19—Prepare for disasters. • Sept. 20-26—Teach youth about preparedness.

Did you know that Belvoir’s top three hazards are high winds, structure fires and severe thunderstorms? Any of these can occur suddenly and result in the loss of electricity or cellular service; damage to your residence, office, or vehicle; and separation from family members, co-workers, friends or pets. Here are tips and resources to develop or update emergency preparedness plans. STEP 1 Start by answering the following questions: • How will you receive emergency alerts and warnings? • What is your shelter plan? • What are your primary and secondary evacuation routes? • What preparations do you need during Coronavirus? STEP 2 Identify your household’s specific needs:

Tailor plans and supplies to your specific daily living needs and responsibilities. This includes specific communication needs, care for children, business considerations, pets or specific, medical-support needs. Keep in mind some these factors when developing your plan: • Different ages of members in your household • Responsibilities for helping others • Locations frequented • Dietary needs • Medical needs, including prescriptions and equipment STEP 3 Create and print a family emergency plan: Visit ready.gov/plan to download a family emergency plan or use a guide to create your own. STEP 4 Practice your plan with your family/household: Use September to update plans and test them with your household, co-workers and friends.

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FCPS Launches Parent Technology Help Desk To support families who are working with their children during virtual learning, Fairfax County Public Schools launched a new Parent Technology Help Desk. The help desk can be reached at 833-921-3277 and will be answered by staff members between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m., seven days a week. FCPS has also set up an online portal, https://itweb. fcps.edu/itsupport/, for older students and parents to request technology help directly.

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Ready support for parents and children for the new school year

ilitary life is hectic enough, and for parents, can be even more challenging with changing schools and adjusting to not Courtesy photo a new school but also a new virtual Jamie Albers school year — new technology, digital classrooms, new teachers, academic requirements and regulations. Fortunately, military parents arriving at Fort Belvoir have an expert who can help with these new challenges: School Liaison Officer, Jamie Albers, is ready to offer any schoolrelated help, not only on post but throughout Fairfax County and beyond.

Always ready to help School Support Services provides Army school-aged youth with educational opportunities, resources and information necessary to achieve academic success. A

branch of Child & Youth Services (CYS), School Support Services features School Liaison Officers (SLOs), who help schools, installations and Families work together for student achievement. For the staff of Belvoir’s schools, SLOs’ services are indispensable. “Our SLO’s are absolutely essential to our work,” said Jamey Chianetta, Fort Belvoir Upper School principal. We seek their assistance regularly and are always impressed by their dedication. Their background knowledge of military and education topics is strong, and they keep us informed about directives that impact our work.”

Critical to learning SLOs are your best support in the area of education, schools and military transitions. SLOs are knowledgeable in current education news and policies. They act as the conduit between the school community – including local public school districts, private schools and home school Families – and the installation.

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School Support Services How do they support military parents and children? • Helping schools understand the challenges military Families face • Informing parents about local school policies • Giving Families information about local schools, graduation requirements, after school programs, youth sponsorship and homeschooling • Connecting units and schools through partnership initiatives • Conducting workshops to help parents navigate educational transition and advocate for their children • Providing an array of resources that benefit military youth and improve school experiences For more information, visit: https://belvoir. armymwr.com/programs/school-supportservices-1

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September is Suicide Prevention Month

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s we deal with the current challenges of COVID-19, we recognize that isolation, loneliness, anxiety, and other difficulties associated with this disease may have an impact on one’s mental health and emotional well-being, leading to feelings of distress. If feelings of aloneness or despair arise,

Stop, Reflect, and Reevaluate to shift your perspective. Such disconnect can often lead to thoughts of self-harm or even suicide. Connectedness and inclusion gives us a sense of belonging, which helps guard against suicide. Although September is Suicide Prevention Month, we must remember that Suicide Prevention is a 365 day-a-year effort. The 2020 theme #BeThere Connect To Protect is our commitment that the Fort Belvoir Army Substance Abuse Suicide Prevention Program is working to instill a cultural change within our community and the Army, by directly linking personal resilience to readiness and responsibility. We must also intentionally include resources that build diverse and cohesive teams that strengthen readiness. I invite you to be vocal and show your support by participating in our virtual Suicide Prevention Month activities. Encourage loved ones to seek help to enhance readiness and resilience.

Service members lost to suicide. • Sept. 14, we are challenged to complete 22 Push-ups • Sept. 16, we are challenged to engage in a 2.2-mile walk or run • Sept. 18, we will close this challenge week with 22 minutes of meditation If you are considering suicide, please talk with a battle buddy, co-worker, chaplain, doctor, or anyone who can #BeThere for you. Commit to Life, we need you! Your story is not over! Connect with us on our Fort Belvoir ASAP Facebook page @FortBelvoirASAP for event information and resources.

September Virtual Events During the week of Sept. 14-18, our community is called to action. I challenge you to join me as we take part in the virtual #BeThere Resilience Challenge activities that raise awareness by honoring the memory of

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of training to gain further competence in this area. “The Army’s legal assistance attorneys are well-versed in family law, estate planning, and things of that nature,” she added. “Special education law is different … and is not a typical subject an attorney would learn in law school. [Attorneys] can go months without seeing a client with questions in this area.” Halsey emphasized that all EFMP parents living in other locations will also have access to legal services tied to their special education rights. Through a partnership with the American Bar Association, Army legal representatives can now connect eligible families to a volunteer attorney. “The 22 legal assistance offices that now have a practitioner trained in this area are prepared to provide a more in-depth level of service,” she said. “However, all legal assistance offices can provide resources or point clients in the right direction to get more information.” Through a pro bono military program, Soldiers at the rank of staff sergeant and below can gain access to a volunteer attorney Photo by Spc. Robert Vicens Rolon in their community. For more information, Families in the Exceptional Family Member Program now have more resources to reach out to when Soldiers should contact their installation’s they have legal questions about their rights. Close to 40 Army legal practitioners recently completed EFMP family support office or legal office for additional training to better support families with special education-related needs, said Melissa Halsey, further assistance. legal assistance policy division chief for the Office of the Judge Advocate General. “The JAG Corps is focused on making life School online training course about special reported feeling that they’ve significantly better for Soldiers and families, wherever education law in June, Halsey said. expanded their knowledge in this area of the the Army takes them,” said Lt. Gen. Charles “The vast majority of the attendees had no law and were better prepared to assist clients N. Pede, the Army’s JAG. “We constantly seek in need, she added. experience in this area of law before taking ways to enhance the legal support we provide The Army plans to continue with this type the course,” she said. After the course, they to commanders, Soldiers and family members.”

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Mandatory course promotes safe riding practice riders need to become safe, skilled riders. “My advice is to find a quiet neighborhood or large parking lot, and practice what you’ve learned here. Some people never develop that confidence and skill, but it’s better to discover that now, than to buy a motorcycle and all the gear, and only then decide it’s not for you.” John Nicklas, also with the Safety Office, stressed that beyond the requirement, the classes have great instructors and are a great way to develop a rider community and even find a riding mentor.

Instruction is ‘hands on’ Spc. Michael Whaley, with 352 nd Military Police Company, kept stalling his dirt bike, while Walton gently counseled him Photo by Paul Lara nearby. Motorcycle riders learn critical skills needed to ride on post during the “You’re Basic Riders Course, Aug. 20. Riders must follow up with an Advanced letting the Rider Class within a year. clutch out too fast; you’re By Paul Lara • Classroom time is 5 hours and Safety demands thinking about hands-on training lasts 11 Belvoir Eagle practice it too much,” hours. Jim Walton, ith the wind in your face, Walton told • Prerequisite: Long-sleeve shirt/ ATSP motorcycle and leaning into turns, him. jacket, long pants and over-theinstructor, said the a motorcycle offers a “It is a little ankle footwear. basic course has been distinctly different experience nerve-wracking, revised to improve than sitting in a sealed car, and at first,” Whaley • Motorcycles and PPE are riders’ skills. that is a big appeal to many. admitted later. provided for student training. The instrument panel of a sport “They changed Just two wheels, though, means He said he is bike used in motorcycle safety • Valid state POV driver’s license. philosophies, and motorcycles are inherently looking forward training. The two-day Basic Rider to improving based this class unstable, and lacking protective Also offered, for those who more on slow-riding Course helps Soldiers learn how his skills and steel and airbags, the risks of have been riding for a while, is than before. Before, to ride safely. riding are much higher. That is buying a bike. an Experienced Rider Course for it was mostly speed why the Army requires basic and “It’s been great. touring bikes; Military Sport Bike you were tested on. Riding slow is advanced training for anyone to The teacher’s been great, I’ve Rider Course; and a Motorcycle the hardest thing to do – staying ride on post, according to Scott learned a lot today and it’s been a Refresher Training course, which is slow and in control.” Bruning, from the Garrison Safety very helpful class for me.” mandated for riders returning from Walton said he teaches the Office. The class also had more deployments longer than 180 days. basics, but there is still a lot of “Riding a bike is an intense experienced riders working on experience, and requires your their skills. undivided attention to stay alive Spc. Steven Finner, with on the road. Bravo Company, Fort Belvoir There is no room for error or Community Hospital, had no being distracted or impaired,” problems banking a sleek, red Bruning said. sport motorcycle through the Belvoir’s Army Traffic Safety course, and is already looking Program is housed in a dedicated forward to his own muscle bike. classroom and motorcycle range, “It’s really light, since it’s a 250; next to Defense Acquisition so it’s really fun on the corners,” University, where there is Finner said. “In Texas, I started enough room to learn important with a 250, then I went to a 650, maneuvers at traffic speeds. and I hope to get a 900. I like Because Belvoir houses all five something that handles well and branches, the Safety Office has gets up to speed quick.” permission from the National Spinner, and all other riders Capital Region to train all on post, must pass an advanced active-duty, Guard and Reserve rider class within a year of members. completing BRC. For more information, go to Basic Rider Course home.army.mil/belvoir/ and search This is where a new, Service for Safety Office, then select the member rider gets started, but Motorcycle Training tab, or call there are some requirements: the Garrison Safety Office at • 16 hour course, over two duty 703-806-3447. days, intended for the beginner Motorcycle Safety Instructor Jim Walton guides riders around the range Read the full story online at during the Basic Rider Course. or novice motorcycle operator. home.army.mil/belvoir.

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VHSL formulates plan for 2020-21 schedule

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High school football would play six regular-season games under the VHSL proposal for the 2020-21 school year. By David Fawcett Belvoir Eagle

he Virginia High School League presented a draft Monday to its executive committee outlining more specifics on the 2020-21 sports schedule for the regular season and state championships. On July 27, the executive committee adopted a compressed high school sports scheduling plan that would run from December to July. The schedule would begin with the winter sports season followed by the traditional fall sports season and ending with the spring sports season. With those parameters in place,

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the next step was to receive input from coaches, athletic directors/ principals and superintendent representatives to then formulate a regular-season and postseason format with each sport playing 60 percent of its typically allotted regular-season games. The executive committee was scheduled to meet Sept. 3 for further discussion. It was recommended that football play six regular-season games over seven available dates so that a bye week could be included. For safety reasons, the first two games would be played on Feb. 22 (Monday) and Feb. 27 (Saturday). The rest of the dates As of April 2020, all DoD service members, civilian personnel, and all dependent family members (kindergarten-college/adult) are eligible

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would fall on Fridays (March 5, 12, 19, 26 and April 2). Schools can schedule six Friday night football games if they so choose. Basketball would play 14 regularseason games with the first practice scheduled for Dec. 7 and the first night of games Dec. 21. The state semifinals would be Feb. 16 and the state finals Feb. 20. District tournaments would be allowed and not count against the regular-season limit. Teams not participating in region tournaments will be allowed to schedule one additional game that must be completed by region deadline. Any game not played due to COVID-19 issues will be counted as a game not played instead of a forfeit. All sports would have state championships, but there would be no state quarterfinals. Each region will advance one team to the state tournament in all sports. Team state championships will be hosted by the team at the top of the bracket if the venue meets VHSL state tournament site requirements. If not, the game would be hosted in a facility in the geographic area that meets the requirements. State championships would run as one-day events and there would be one week of region tournaments and one week for state semifinals and finals.

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Army Corps to decommission and dismantle historic, deactivated nuclear power plant at Belvoir By U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District

he U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, has awarded a $67.98 million contract for the decommissioning, dismantling and disposal of the deactivated SM-1 nuclear power plant on Fort Belvoir. The SM-1 is the Army’s first nuclear reactor and first facility in America to provide nuclear-generated power for a sustained period to the commercial grid. “The Army Corps has worked diligently to award the contract for this very complex and challenging project,” said Col. John Litz, Baltimore District commander. “Our radiological experts have safely executed projects like this in the past, and our team of trained professionals will use proven techniques, precautions and engineering controls to prioritize and ensure the continued safety of our workers, installation community and public.” From 1957 until it was shut down in 1973, nuclear technicians from all branches of the military trained at the SM-1 facility. SM-1 was partially decommissioned from 1973 into 1974, which consisted of the removal of most of the site’s radioactivity. This included removing nuclear fuel and control rods; minor decontamination; shipping radioactive waste; sealing the reactor pressure vessel; and installing appropriate warning signs and monitoring devices. The majority of SM-1’s remaining low-level radioactivity is within activated metals and components of the reactor system, which are all secured within the walls of the facility’s containment vessel. During decommissioning, work will be completed within containment, and all material will be properly packaged before leaving the site. The property will be restored for future use by the installation. Crews are expected to begin mobilizing early next year and the work is anticipated to take about five years to complete. More information about the deactivated SM-1 Nuclear Power Plant is

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t is no secret that maintaining excellent physical fitness and overall health is integral to being ready and prepared within the Army. But during a global pandemic, community members do not always have the option to exercise inside a gym. When exercising outside, use these safety tips to get the most out of your summer workout. • Set reasonable goals for yourself. Understand that heat, humidity and weather can have adverse effects on your body, so working out in the summer brings its own set of challenges. • Adjust your workout times to take advantage of the cooler mornings and evenings. Working out in the middle of a hot day might make you sweat, but it may also cause your body to break down. Subsequently, consider splitting your exercise sessions into smaller increments throughout the day to avoid the heat. • By the time you feel thirsty, you may already be in trouble. Stay hydrated before, during and after your workout. • Know the warning signs of heat

exhaustion and heat stroke. When a person is experiencing heat exhaustion they will feel fatigue, weakness, nausea, dizziness, muscle cramps and an increased body temperature. Experiencing heat stroke comes with the inability to sweat, acute breathing problems and sometimes the loss of consciousness. • Consider exercising with a workout buddy to monitor each other’s physical states. Often times, it is difficult to notice when your own body is overheating or dehydrated. • Before exercising, take some time to acclimate to the heat. This is especially important if the outside temperature and humidity is significantly different from indoors. Your body will appreciate being able to slowly adjust to the difference. • Workout in lightweight exercise attire — especially made of wicking fabric — will work with your body to cool you off. To read the full article at Army. mil, go to https://www.army.mil/ article/238680/summer_tips_for_ safe_outdoor_exercise.

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The USO’s MVP Summer Series finishes this weekend with performances from Grammy-winning singer NE-YO, The War and Treaty and other guests. The virtual event celebrates America’s military and is Saturday, noon, Eastern time, at uso.org/mvp.

The Body Shop Fitness Center has reopened for active duty and first responders, only. Masks are required when entering/exiting the facility and while using the free-weight area. Hours are weekdays, 6-7:30, 8-9:30 and 10-11:30 a.m.; noon-1:30 p.m.; 2-3:30 and 4-5:30 p.m.

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The Religious Support Office’s weekly worship services are conducted virtually and in-person on Fort Belvoir, with an in-person limit of 50 per service. To view virtual services and register for in-person services, visit their Facebook page at www. Facebook.com/FortBelvoirRSO. Services are: • Jewish, Belvoir Chapel, Fridays, 7 p.m.; and Saturdays, 10 a.m. • Catholic, Belvoir Chapel, Saturdays, 5 p.m.; and Sundays, 9:30 a.m. • Anglican, Fairfax Chapel, Sundays, 9 a.m.

• Chapel Next, Thurman Hall, Sundays, 9:30 a.m. • Traditional, Belvoir Chapel, Sundays, 11 a.m. • Gospel, Thurman Hall, Sundays, 11:30 a.m.

Army Ten-Miler goes virtual The 36th annual Army Ten-Miler is a virtual event, Oct. 11-18. Runners are encouraged to tag Army TenMiler in training and virtual race posts on social media using the hashtag #RunArmyRunStrong. More information and registration is available at armytenmiler.com.

AER helps homeschoolers Army Emergency Relief offers financial assistance for costs associated with schools transitioning to remote learning. Eligible Soldiers with dependent children in K-12th grade can receive support to cover costs for educational materials like pens, paper, books, computers, tablets and more. To learn more, visit ArmyEmergencyRelief.org.

DoD expands tutoring eligibility All Service members, civilians, and dependent family members (kindergartencollege) are eligible to use Tutor.com/ military through September. The service provides free, online tutoring and homework help, 24/7. Verify eligibility and get started at military.tutor.com

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Are you energized by staying up all night to chase a breaking news story? Do you enjoy helping reporters, photographers and page designers perfect their work? Do you know a CMS like the back of your hand and have demonstrated successes growing audiences through social media, e-mail newsletters and other digital tools? Then you might be the next great editor for InsideNoVa, Northern Virginia’s leading news source. This is the ultimate hands-on position, directing the work of three full-time reporters in a highly competitive market, managing a regional web site with 1 million monthly page views and 100,000 Facebook followers, and overseeing production of one of the state’s largest and best weekly newspapers, serving Prince William County. At least five years of experience is required in reporting and editing for both print and digital outlets, and supervisory experience is preferred. Although the work can be performed remotely at the outset, once conditions are suitable the editor will be expected to live in our coverage area and work out of our newsroom in Woodbridge, VA. This is a full-time position with benefits working for a local, growing, privately owned media group.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to bpotter@insidenova.com. The cover letter must include salary expectations and specific examples of successes in producing quality journalism and growing audience.

Immediate Openings For The Following Full and Part Time Positions In Multiple Locations DELIVERY TRUCK DRIVER – Culpeper and Marshall; respon-

sible for delivering orders to customers. Must be able to load and unload trucks accurately and safely, and help in the warehouse when necessary. This position requires heavy lifting on a daily basis. No CDL is required, but you must provide a current DMV record when applying. WAREHOUSE PERSON – Marshall; must be willing to learn to do multiple jobs in the warehouse. Must be able to pull inventory accurately and safely, and help load and unload trucks. SALES SERVICE CLERK – Warrenton and Morrisville; positions available for qualified, dependable individuals to work with an established retail operation. Previous retail experience and merchandising is a plus. Must have good computer, organizational, and customer service skills. Knowledge in areas of farming, agriculture, animal care, and gardening a plus. Store hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All full-time positions offer health and dental insurance, 401k, vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay.

Apply in person to any of the locations below:

CFC FARM & HOME CENTER 15172 Brandy Road, Culpeper 143 Washington, St., Warrenton 12375 Harpers Run Rd., Bealeton 8222 East Main St., Marshall

Or send resume to: employment@cfcfarmhome.com

View our publications online at InsideNoVa.com

CAREGIVERS WANTED

All shifts/Excellent wages 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri Call 540-727-0024 Headwaters Foundation is seeking a Part-time Director

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For more information and access to the Application Process please go to culpeperswcd.org or contact the District Manager at Gregw@culpeperswcd.org

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