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Belvoir hosts birth of new organization: Army Civilian Career Management Activity By Paul Lara Belvoir Eagle ast Thursday was both the first day of October, and the first day of a new Army organization. In front of the offices of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, a small gathering was on hand to cut the ribbon recognizing the creation of the Army Civilian Career Management Activity. “A year ago, during AUSA, the Army released the People Strategy, and Dr. (E. Casey) Wardynski, (Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs)), asked us to put together the Civilian Implementation Plan,” said Dr. Todd Fore, Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Army for Civilian Personnel. “Just seven months later, the Civilian Implementation Plan was signed by the M&RA and the G-1. There were over 250 people putting together what
Fort Belvoir passport office travels to IMCOM By Susan A. Merkner U.S. Army Installation Management Command
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From left: acting Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michel Fraser; Col. Josh SeGraves, Garrison commander; Carol Burton, Director, Civilian Human Resources Agency; Lt. Gen. Gary Brito, Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1; Dr. Todd Fore, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civilian Personnel); Edward Emden, director, The Army Civilian Career Management Activity. ACCMA See Army Civilian, page 4 was created to modernize and broaden the 32 civilian career programs into 12 career fields.
ilitary members and their families needing passports and visas will see few changes at the Fort Belvoir, Virginia, passport office, despite an administrative move Oct. 1. Management of the Passport Services Division at Fort Belvoir officially passed from the Army Headquarters Services within the Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army, U.S. Army Headquarters Services, Directorate of Executive Travel, to one of Army Materiel Command’s major subordinate commands, U.S. Army Installation Management Command. None of the passport office’s 31 civilian employees were relocated from Fort Belvoir to JBSA, said Angela Johnston, chief, Passport Services Division. See Passport, page 4
Belvoir launches Mayor Program to improve quality of life By Fort Belvoir Public Affairs n its ongoing effort to improve ways to address resident concerns and provide service and support for Service members and their families who choose to live on post, Belvoir initiated the Mayor Program. The program relies on a volunteer staff of 15 Service members, who serve in a key leadership role, called mayors, who represent each of the 15 distinct neighborhoods or villages of Fort Belvoir. The Mayors meet with the Garrison Commander once a month to discuss installation events, programs, issues and concerns. Mayors also work with the newly established
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Fort Belvoir Ombudsman to assist in resolving village resident concerns and enhance communication between housing residents and the garrison leadership. Mayors will handle everything from fielding complaints and directing residents to authorities who can help, to addressing issues with command leadership, according to Dr. John Moeller, deputy to the garrison commander. Mayors will also help guide new programs that serve the community. Housing mayors are Service members representing the multiple service branches on Belvoir. The deputies can be military or civilian. Mayors and their deputies must live in the village they represent. Moeller said issues addressed by the mayors and their deputies include any areas or concerns impacting the quality of life of Belvoir residents. “Whatever those issues are, the mayors are empowered to work with their communities, the unit sponsors and command or garrison leadership,” said Moeller, who provides senior level oversight for the program. A major part of a Mayor’s role is
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disseminating information to the residents and elevating their concerns. Facebook pages have been established for each of the Mayor’s villages to communicate information and activities of interest to their villages. Residents are encouraged to join their respective community groups to ensure they are connected and receiving pertinent information. If you are interested in learning more about the Mayor Program, go to the housing portal located on the home page of the Fort Belvoir website for a list of Frequently Asked Questions. If you would like to contact the Fort Belvoir Ombudsman, call 540-273-7450.
How to reach your Mayor To contact your mayor, send them an email at their email address listed below and join your village’s Mayor Facebook Group by visiting the Fort Belvoir Facebook page at www.facebook. com/fortbelvoir and searching in the “Groups” section.
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CW5 Kevin Boughton
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Cedar Grove
CDR Michael Margolius
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Colyer
GySgt Hazzel Ramos
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Dogue Creek
SFC Jaime Espinoza
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Master Chief Daniel Webster fairfax.village.mayor@gmail.com
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• Villages at Belvoir Management: 571-318-7546 • Contact Your Chain of Command • Fort Belvoir Housing Office: 703-805-3018/3019
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Appliance do’s and don’ts in the workplace By Paul Lara Belvoir Eagle
stressed the importance of observing any guidance on the device and ensure three feet of clearance from any other objects. “If you need to use a space heater, please reach out to your facility manager and request one,” Weaver said. “They have to provide them and it must be oil-filled. It needs to be plugged directly into an outlet; please do not use an extension cord or power strip.”
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his is National Fire Prevention Week, and Fort Belvoir Fire and Emergency Services has shifted this year’s activities online, due to COVID-19 health concerns. “It’s imperative that we keep fire safety in mind with everything we do – day to day – for fire prevention week,” said Julien Crolet, assistant fire chief with Fort Belvoir Fire and Emergency Services, Community Risk Reduction Branch. While this year’s focus will highlight fire safety in the kitchen, Fort Belvoir Fire Marshall Justin Weaver started the week off discussing workplace fire safety. Weaver said the most common violations discovered in the office usually involve small appliances, portable heaters, power strips and extension cords. Weaver urged everyone to register electronic appliances when they are purchased, to ensure you receive safety alerts or product recalls if necessary. If you did not, you can check at the Consumer Product Safety Commission website at cpsc.gov for any issues. According to Weaver, between 2014 and 2018, the CPSC reports that electrical distribution and wiring equipment caused about 34,000 structure fires, claiming 470 lives and $1.4 billion in property damage. Due to the high heat and elevated hazard, Weaver said Army regulation prohibits the use of toaster ovens in the workplace. While coffee machines can be used in offices, Weaver said
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they are only permitted in a break room or kitchen area. “If you’re in your office, and do not want to walk down the hall or to the end of the building, it’s still not allowed,” Weaver said, adding that “if there was to be a fire because of that appliance, you might be personally liable.” The fire department’s Risk Reduction Branch can assist you if you need a break room installed on your floor or in your part of the building.
Space heaters Any space heater with an open heating element or lacking a tip-over sensor is not authorized on an Army installation. While space heaters with contained elements and tip-over sensors are acceptable, Weaver
With numerous devices at your desk, it is common to use a multi-plug power strip to connect them all to the nearby outlet. Weaver said a common misuse of power strips is when someone runs out of available outlets, and simply adds another power strip to the last available plug. That creates a bigger current draw than it is designed for, and could easily overheat and catch fire. Weaver urged any use of extension cords to be done carefully, as they are cheaply made, and to ensure that the extension cord has the same, or greater, thickness than the device that is being powered. He showed how a 6-plug power strip had a cord that was much thicker than a typical 2-outlet extension cord. “We need your help on Fort Belvoir with these types of violations. If you see them and need help getting rid of them, or need outlets relocated to power devices, please reach out to us and we can assist with that. We need your help to ensure your work environment is safe,” Weaver said. You can reach the Fire Department’s Risk Reduction Branch at 703-805-2091.
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From Army Civilian, page 1 you now see enhance the as the Civilian effectiveness of Implementation civilian career Plan. It was programs, incredible to according to Carol see how much Burton, Director, progress was Civilian Human made in such a Resources Agency. short period of Burton said 32 time, because we career programs had the synergy will transition into Photo by Paul Lara 12 career fields, and focus, and Edward Emden, director, Army we had the offering a much Civilian Career Management Activity broader construct. Army People (ACCMA), addresses the audience Strategy as the “ACCMA at the organization’s ribbon cutting, backbone.” will adjust the Oct. 1. ACCMA will modernize Fore said the organizational and broaden the 32 civilian career task for ACCMA construct programs into 12 career fields. is to figure out to improve ways that recruiting, retention integration, defining the career field and relocation programs will draw more broadly, and probably most people to important, creating efficiencies the occupations and the hardthrough centralization. Under to-fill locations that fulfill the ACCMA, those 12 career fields will enable the Army to build Army mission. “ACCMA will adjust the multi-functional leaders, capable organizational construct to improve of leading large and complex integration, defining the career field organizations in the enterprise,” more broadly, and probably most Burton said, which will allow career important, creating efficiencies fields to collaborate with each other. through centralization. Under “Career fields such as military ACCMA, those 12 career fields will personnel and civilian personnel, enable the Army to build multiwhich operate completely functional leaders, capable of leading separately, will share functional expertise, enabling civilians to large and complex organizations in plan their careers and receive the enterprise,” Fore said. developmental opportunities across This program is designed to
From Passport, page 1 Army officials decided the office should remain at Fort Belvoir because of its proximity to Washington, D.C., where numerous military members require passports and visas for official travel. The office has a fleet of three vehicles that can deliver items to U.S. embassies and other federal buildings in the area. In the first three quarters of fiscal year 2019, the Passport Services Division issued 137,344 passports and 25,534 visas for active-duty military and family members. The office also has been affected by the challenges of operating during the coronavirus pandemic and handling the summer surge of military members and families moving worldwide. The transfer from HQDA to IMCOM is part of the Army’s modernization and costeffectiveness efforts. In 2019, then-Army Secretary Mark Esper ordered
an examination of the Passport Services Division and other Army operations to determine the most suitable placement for command and control in an effort to reduce the size of HQDA. The intent is to place authorities, responsibilities and resources at the lowest level of command competent and capable of managing them. AMC, a four-star command, assumed control of the Passport Services Division and designated IMCOM to oversee the division’s resources and personnel. The move synchronizes passport services functions with similar logistical and installation support activities under AMC in support of Army priorities. Although the office’s mission remains unchanged, the transfer required about a year’s worth of coordination and administrative changes. For more information, visit passportmatters.army.mil/.
the broader career field,” said Burton. “This is really about making sure we provide the right opportunities for our civilians, to
develop them, and importantly, that we have the right civilians in the right places to ensure we have that readiness for the Soldiers,” Burton said.
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Sesame Street supports military families with health care transitions By Connected Health Communications Office permanent change of station (PCS) brings a myriad of changes to a military family’s life. In addition to a new role for the service member, a new home, a new base, and a new school, they also have the need of finding new health care providers for everyone. Changing to a new doctor or dentist can be a confusing, and even scary, experience for the younger members of a family. Sesame Street for Military Families in partnership with the Defense Health Agency will now help make the move to a new health care provider easier and less stressful for parents and children with the Sept. 15 launch of its new Transitions in Health Care topic section. “The Defense Health Agency is committed to providing the best health care to our service members and their families,” said Dr. Kelly Blasko, Health lead for the Defense Health Agency’s Connected Health branch. “By collaborating with Sesame Workshop and developing Sesame Street for Military Families, we have developed health care resources, like Transitions in Health Care, for parents, providers, and caregivers. These resources enable us to reach out to the youngest members of our military community to ensure they have what they need to cope with military life.” The new Sesame Street for Military
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Army value of selfless service vital to ensuring mission success By Kari Hawkins U.S. Army Materiel Command, Public Affairs
“Every one of us needs to look into the mirror and really see ourselves in light Editor’s Note: of our conduct and This is the fourth behavior,” he said. article in a 7-part “If possible, we series on Army should surround Materiel Command’s ourselves with enduring mirrors – people commitment to who know us and the Army Values. who are honest This installment is with us, and who focused on the Army will reflect back to Value of selfless us the things we service. don’t see. They are n a nation our accountability founded on partners.” individual rights, Selfless service, the Army Value of like the other selfless service sets Army values, is the the standard of how foundation for the those rights co-exist Defense Performance alongside the need Management and for the betterment of Appraisal Program society as whole. – known as DPMAP Army Materiel – used by civilians. Command employees The same is true for recognize August as Soldier evaluation the organization’s forms. birth month, making “Each employee’s it a good time to look element – what at how the Army they are going to Values impact the do in the work day workplace and the Photo by Kari Hawkins – is linked to the readiness mission. Army Materiel Command relies on employees who are able to lay aside self-interests to support team and Army Values, and AMC’s success is to Department of organizational goals. The Army Value of selfless service is vital to achieving mission success. ensured when the Defense, Army and decisions made and and you are missing a single piece, that one AMC priorities and goals,” said Garrison, who actions taken in the workplace are viewed in piece becomes critical and essential,” Klein is the AMC DPMAP program manager. “This terms of the principles behind the value of said. “The capacity of every employee is a linkage is important to show how employee selfless service – putting the welfare of the critical and essential piece to the whole.” contributions directly impact the organization’s nation, the Army and subordinates before The selfless service value carries with it the values, goals and priorities.” individual wellbeing. responsibility for supervisors and leaders to Supervisors who exhibit selfless service in “Selfless service is the value of looking consider employee well-being and capability as their own actions have the ability to empower beyond yourself,” said AMC Chaplain (Col.) it relates to mission success. and energize their employees, Klein said. Their Mike Klein. “It’s recognizing that it’s not all “As a leader, selfless service requires me example can also leave a lasting impression. about me, that there’s a bigger picture here to make the Army mission my top priority with other key stakeholders. It’s recognizing “When employees are feeling discouraged and put others’ needs before my own,” said you are one component in the grand scheme or worn out from work demands, a supervisor Tara Ackeret, AMC’s chief of Civilian Human of things.” committed to selfless service has the ability Resources Policy and Programs Division. “To Practicing the value of selfless service to help them get over the hardship,” he do this, I consider my employees’ personal, requires employees to put aside their own career and developmental needs before my said. “Somewhere, some way, maybe that self-interests to commit to what is needed for own, and endeavor to support those needs.” supervisor had an influence that helped the their team or organization to reach mission Even though selfless service is defined employee succeed.” success. For an Army employee, selfless service by sacrificing individual goals for the Like the other Army values, selfless service betterment of the organization, Klein said is a product of the patriotism and pride they has an impact on the work environment. it’s an Army Value that requires a look have in their nation and the appreciation they “As employees witness selfless service in internally, to self-reflect on how an individual have for Soldiers, said AMC Senior Human action – supervisors taking care of employees wants to contribute or how they want to make Resources Specialist Sarita Garrison. and putting their needs first – it builds mutual a difference. “This pride influences the employee trust between employees and their leaders,” “There is a constant assessment process who self-sacrifices to ensure the mission is Ackeret said. with selfless service because the organization completed. It validates our loyalty to the In the book “The 360 Degree Leader: and the needs of the organization are always American Soldiers who fight for our nation’s Developing Your Influence from Anywhere in changing,” he said. “In this COVID-19 freedom,” she said. the Organization” by John C. Maxwell, there environment, we have seen tremendous change is a quote – “tend to the people, and they will Selfless service fits into an employee’s that brings out both the best and the worst in work life much like a piece in a jigsaw puzzle, tend to the business” – that defines selfless people. Our changing environment requires Klein said. service and its impact, Ackeret said. us to do a perpetual self-evaluation of what is “If we want to look at what an individual “By taking care of the people under our employee brings to the fight, we can look at important to us as individuals. It’s a matter of leadership – by giving our time, mentorship them as a single piece in a huge puzzle. By heart. Are we all in or not?” and compassion – they will be ready and itself, the piece doesn’t look very significant. Self-reflection can be augmented in the willing to work together to meet challenging But, when you are putting that puzzle together workplace by honest feedback from co-workers. mission requirements,” she said.
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CDC releases new guidance on Halloween, calls traditional trick-or-treating ‘high risk’ By Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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s many people in the United States begin to plan for fall and winter holiday celebrations, to include Halloween, the CDC offers the following considerations to help protect individuals, their families, friends, and communities from COVID-19.
Halloween activities Many traditional Halloween activities can be high-risk for spreading viruses, like participating in traditional trick-or-treating where treats are handed to children who go door-to-door. There are several safer, alternative ways to participate in Halloween.
If you may have COVID-19 or you may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, you should not participate in in-person Halloween festivities and should not give out candy to trick-or-treaters.
• Doing a Halloween scavenger hunt where children are given lists of Halloween-themed things to look for while they walk outdoors from house to house admiring Halloween decorations at a distance
These lower risk activities can be safe alternatives:
• Having a virtual Halloween costume contest
• Carving or decorating pumpkins with members of your household and displaying them • Carving or decorating pumpkins outside, at a safe distance, with neighbors or friends • Decorating your house, apartment, or living space
• Having a Halloween movie night with people you live with • Having a scavenger hunt-style trick-or-treat search with your household members in or around your home rather than going house to house To learn more, visit www.cdc.gov.
Fall into safety this autumn By Fort Belvoir Safety Office
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s the fall season arrives, new hazards come with it. The change in weather can increase driving risks, health concerns like the flu, and hunting accidents. The Belvoir Safety Office would like community members to remain safe this autumn to enjoy what the season offers.
Check out the safety tips below: • Driving Safety: Be diligent and cautious. Leaves on roadways make them slippery; especially after rainfall. Use caution when driving and braking on leaf-covered roads. • Weather Safety: When hiking or camping, be aware of quickly-changing weather conditions, especially during late fall. Mountain hiking can be particularly dangerous because of the potential sudden drop in temperature especially at higher
elevation. Dress accordingly and drink plenty fluids. • Home Safety: Home maintenance projects present risks. Avoid burning leaves during windy days and have a method to put out fires should they begin to get out of control. A water source nearby helps prevent the fire from spreading if it goes outside of the burning area. Teach your children the basics of fire safety. • Nature Safety: Outdoors present dangers; especially, in areas where hunting is allowed. Hiking outdoors near hunting grounds leaves you at risk for being mistaken for an animal. Wear brightly colored clothing to help hunters distinguish you from animals. • Child Safety: A pile full of leaves gives
kids a way to have fun, but the leaves also present a safety risk. Piling leaves on the street invites children to play near traffic, leaving them at risk for getting hit by cars. Keep leaves in the yard and put rakes away when you are finished to prevent child injuries. • Stay Healthy: Get a flu vaccination. While it’s not pleasant, it’s much better than coming down with the flu, which can linger for weeks, and in some cases it may even be fatal. If you do get sick, stay at home and notify your supervisor. One of the best ways to avoid a cold or the flu is to wash your hands regularly. Make sure the water is hot, use plenty of soap, and keep the hands under the water for at least 30 seconds. Continue to observe the recommendations for hygiene as the nation continues to battle COVID-19.
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Belvoir Men of Faith promotes Brothers in Arms Outreach ministry has diverse makeup By David Fawcett Belvoir Eagle
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ike Lessard knew no one when he walked into his first Belvoir Men of Faith Meeting on an early Saturday morning four years ago. In need of fellowship and accountability, Lessard decided to give the men’s group a try, after reading an announcement in the Fort Belvoir Chapel bulletin about the weekly get-togethers. Upon entering the room inside the Religious Education Center, Lessard first noticed the pastries. Then he saw people running around setting up, before someone greeted Lessard and asked him to sit next to them. The conversation flowed from there where no one, including a newcomer like Lessard, felt left out. There were no military titles, no judgments, and no hidden secrets. Just a willingness to open up about painful topics. After seeing men speak candidly about their struggles, their joys, and their peace in Jesus, Lessard found his safe place where he encountered, in his words, “an epiphany on the hill.” His life hasn’t been the same since. “The most impactful thing was hearing men sharing from their hearts,” said Lessard, a Lorton resident and retired command sergeant major in the Army. “And we’re talking warriors here.”
Becoming more inclusive Belvoir Men of Faith has a diverse makeup among its average attendance of 25 to 30
people. Ages range from 84 to 19. Ranks are spread out among officers and enlisted personnel. Participants come from a variety of ethnic backgrounds. “Belvoir Men of Faith empowers men of all backgrounds to live all of life in the presence of our living God and to His glory,” said Lt. Col. Thomas Faichney, Fort Belvoir Garrison Chaplain. “They demonstrate the power of the Gospel through their love of God, their families and this community. This translates into what our culture is seeking; profound unity, peace and Photo by David Fawcett purposeful living together.” Mike Lessard (left) and John Rossi actively participate in John Rossi, a retired Army colonel, the Belvoir Men of Faith. Rossi is also the group’s leader. has overseen the Belvoir Men of Faith since 2009. He joined them in 1999 after make this a group effort. he retired from the military and moved to Fairfax County. Staying connected Rossi has an extensive history in chapel Under normal conditions, the Belvoir Men ministries, serving as a Bible study teacher, of Faith would meet for 90 minutes at the small-group coordinator, lay-counselor and Religious Education Center the second and resource manager. He’s also worked with the fourth Saturdays of each month. But the Officers’ Christian Fellowship. coronavirus pandemic forced the group to When the Belvoir Men of Faith needed a connect via Zoom. new leader, they immediately turned to Rossi. To keep people engaged during this time, He gladly accepted. Belvoir Men of Faith meet every Saturday from “This is my ministry,” said Rossi, who 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. along with Judy, his wife of 46 years, are “We want to welcome anyone who has an members of the American Association of interest or concern in life,” Rossi said. “We Christian Counselors. recognize the military culture sometimes Rossi describes himself as the group’s “chief servant.” He does the prep work by structuring makes it difficult to be vulnerable.” For more information on the Belvoir Men of the meetings and finding a study to discuss Faith, contact John Rossi at jjrossi01@gmail.com. and then let’s others step in where called to
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UnitedHealthcare dental coverage underwritten by UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company, located in Hartford, Connecticut, UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York, located in Islandia, New York, or their affiliates. Administrative services provided by Dental Benefit Providers, Inc., Dental Benefit Administrative Services (CA only), DBP Services (NY only), United HealthCare Services, Inc. or their affiliates. Plans sold in Texas use policy form number DPOL.06.TX, DPOL.12.TX and DPOL.12.TX (Rev. 9/16) and associated COC form numbers DCOC.CER.06, DCOC.CER.IND.12.TX and DCERT.IND.12. TX. Plans sold in Virginia use policy form number DPOL.06.VA with associated COC form number DCOC.CER.06.VA and policy form number DPOL.12.VA with associated COC form number DCOC.CER.12.VA. This policy has exclusions, limitations and terms under which the policy may be continued in force or discontinued. For costs and complete details of the coverage contact UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company. B2C EI20159064.0 9/20 © 2020 United HealthCare Services, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 20-159068-P
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Belvoir Community Briefs RSO chapel services 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.
Digital Garrison can be used at installations Armywide. Download the app now in Apple or Google Play stores by searching for “Digital Garrison.” On the app, individuals can indicate which home installation they belong to. Individuals can go their account and click on communication preferences and enable installation notifications. After enabling notifications, you will receive Fort Belvoir alerts to stay informed and safe.
• Catholic, Fairfax Chapel, MondaysThursdays, 12:05 p.m.; and Sundays, 11 a.m. Belvoir Chapel, Saturdays, 5 p.m.; and Sundays, 9:30 a.m.
Fort Belvoir curfew for minors
• Anglican, Fairfax Chapel, Sundays, 9 a.m.
Minors 17 years of age or younger may not be in a public place on Fort Belvoir after 10 p.m. or before 6 a.m., with exceptions. Read the full temporary policy memorandum on the Fort Belvoir website by visiting home.army.mil/belvoir/index. php/about/covid-19 and clicking the “COVID-19 Policy/Documents” tab.
• Chapel Next, Thurman Hall, Sundays, 9:30 a.m. • Traditional, Belvoir Chapel, Sundays, 11 a.m. • Gospel, Thurman Hall, Sundays, 11:30 a.m.
Flu information hotline Fort Belvoir Community Hospital’s Flu Information Hotline is back and ready to provide you with the latest information regarding this season’s Flu Vaccine. You may access the hotline 24/7 by calling 571-231-7777.
Digital Garrison App available for download Fort Belvoir has a new platform to communicate with customers. The
The Fort Belvoir temporary curfew for minors has been changed to 10 p.m. – 6 a.m.
Graves Fitness Center reopens to active duty family members Active duty family members can now use Graves Fitness Center Mon - Fri from 10:15 - 11:30 a.m.; 12:15 - 1:30 p.m. and Sat - Sun from 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. only. Active duty military and first responders still have priority. Review the safety measures and guidelines at belvoir.armymwr.com/ programs/fitness-facilities.
Howl-O-Ween pet costume photo contest Military shoppers at the Exchange can show off their furry friends’ boo-tiful costumes for a chance to win $3,000 in gift cards during the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s Howl-O-Ween pet costume contest. Submit a photo of your pet dressed for Halloween now through Oct. 31 to ShopMyExchange. com/sweepstakes for a chance to win.
Fall Festival Costume Contest Those who have purchased tickets for the Oct. 16 drive-in movie showing of The Addams Family are eligible to participate in MWR’s Fall Festival Costume Contest! Decorate your vehicle and enter for a chance to win “Most Creative” and “Best Fall Theme.” The winners will each receive a prize. Contestants can wear costumes as well, however, judging will be based on the car’s costume alone. Decorations must be family appropriate themes only.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month events October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Department of Defense encourages everyone to unite together to end domestic abuse. Help raise awareness by participating in the following events:
Learn more at belvoir.armymwr.com
Wear the color purple every Thursday in Oct. to show your support.
Registration still available for Army Ten-Miler The 36th annual Army Ten-Miler is Sunday through Oct. 18. Runners are encouraged to tag Army Ten-Miler in virtual race posts on social media using the hashtag #RunArmyRunStrong. Registration is still available for a limited time. Learn more at armytenmiler.com.
Joint Base Myer Henderson Hall hosts the Seven principles for making a marriage work virtual class Oct. 15 and Oct. 22, noon – 2 p.m. To register, email jbmhhfap@gmail.com. Belvoir’s Family Advocacy Program hosts a virtual adult self-defense class via Microsoft Teams, Oct. 22, 11 a.m. To sign up, call 571-231-7028 or email fbfamilyadvocacy@gmail.com
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