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National Museum of the United States Army to open Veterans Day 2020 By U.S. Army
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he U.S. Army plans to open the National Museum of the United States Army on Veterans Day, November 11, 2020. Building construction and exhibit installations are now complete, and the museum is ready to open its doors to the public for the first time. The National Museum of the U.S. Army, located on a publicly accessible area of Fort Belvoir, Virginia, will be the first and only museum to tell the entire history of the U.S. Army since its establishment in 1775. “The U.S. Army and the American Soldier forged the birth of our nation,” said Secretary of the Army, Ryan D. McCarthy. “The National Photo by Duane Lempke Army Museum will be a place for An exterior shot of the National Museum of the United States Army. The members of the total Army family to U.S. Army plans to open the museum on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2020.
gather and share their stories, while also creating an opportunity for visitors to connect with our nation’s history through the eyes and voices of individual Soldiers.” The museum’s Experiential Learning Center will provide visitors of all ages a unique opportunity to participate in hands-on, educational and team-building activities in the areas of geography, science, technology, engineering and math. “The museum is stunning, and it is an honor to present this history in a way that shows the connection between the American Soldier, the U.S. Army and the nation,” said the museum’s director, Ms. Tammy E. Call. The museum will open with See Museum, page 10
Rhodes succeeds Epperly as 29th Infantry Division commander By Cotton Puryear Joint Force Headquarters – Virginia National Guard
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Maj. Gen. John M. Rhodes receives the 29th Infantry Division colors from Lt. Gen. Jon A. Jenson, Director of the Army National Guard, during the division’s change of command ceremony Oct. 3.
aj. Gen. John M. Rhodes took command of the Fort Belvoir-based 29th Infantry Division from Maj. Gen. John M. Epperly Oct. 3, 2020, at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Lt. Gen. Jon A. Jensen, Director of the Army National Guard, presided over the change of command ceremony and the exchange of organizational colors signifying the transfer of command from Epperly to Rhodes. “For both Maj. Gen. Epperly and Maj. Gen. Rhodes, being a leader comes natural,” Jensen said. “Your ability to balance both your civilian and military roles serve as a testament to the concept of the Citizen-Soldier.” With COVID-19 health protections limiting the number of personnel attending the ceremony, Jensen recognized the brigade command teams present and thanked them for representing the thousands of Soldiers assigned to and affiliated
with the 29th. He also recognized the “encouragement, support and sacrifices” made by family members and, on behalf of a grateful Guard nation, thanked them for their service and patriotism. Jensen recognized Epperly for his 31 years as a maneuver warfare leader with successful commands at the company, battalion, brigade and division level including two combat deployments, and said his hard work, dedication, leadership and mentorship would have a lasting effect on the 29th Infantry Division and the National Guard for years to come. “You have displayed an unparalleled ability to successfully manage multiple organizations through difficult times of uncertainty, budgetary constraints, all the while meeting crucial operational commitments,” he said. “This experience as a division commander will serve you and us in the National Guard well as you assume your next assignment as the Deputy Commanding General, Army
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National Guard, for Army Futures Command.” Jensen told Epperly he was leaving the division in very capable hands with Rhodes as the new commander. “You have our complete trust and confidence as you assume command of the 29th Infantry Division,” Jensen said to Rhodes. “I know your operational and deployment experiences will serve you well as you take this division forward.” He also thanked all the Soldiers of the 29th on behalf of the Chief of Staff of the U. S. Army and the Chief of the National Guard Bureau for the tremendous service and sacrifice and continued support for the Army National Guard, the division and the entire nation. Jensen presented Epperly with the Distinguished Service Medal to recognize his outstanding tour of duty as the 29th ID commander. “In the past 30 months, the division has been involved in See Rhodes, page 4
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Orange is the new…… antioxidant! By: Nicole Leth MPH, CHES, NSCA-CPT – Lead Health Educator Fort Belvoir Armed Forces Wellness Center
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hat are some ways to focus on healthy eating with fall approaching and the new school year beginning? Fall is a great time to get excited about cozy, healthy recipes. When we think of fall, we tend to think about squash and pumpkins. Both of these foods are rich in carotenoids. Carotenoids give certain fruits and vegetables a vibrant yellow, orange or red coloring – think apricots, butternut squash, carrots and tomatoes. Beta-carotene is the most common carotenoid. Foods rich in betacarotene include: carrots, pumpkin, butternut
squash, kale, turnip greens, sweet potatoes, red peppers and spinach (the carotenoid color in leafy greens is masked by the green of chlorophyll). While there is no specific Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) amount for carotenoids, we know that higher intakes of foods rich in carotenoids are associated with better health because carotenoids/beta-carotene function as antioxidants. Antioxidants are powerful anti-inflammatory agents and can help lower your risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, bone loss and vision related issues like cataracts.
Find ways to incorporate beta-carotene rich, anti-oxidant rich foods into your diet. View a recipe for Butternut Squash and Black Bean Tostadas from EatingWell.com below:
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• 1 20-ounce package cubed peeled butternut squash • 2 teaspoons ancho chile powder, divided • ½ teaspoon salt • 1 15-ounce can black beans or pinto beans, rinsed • 2 scallions, sliced • 3 tablespoons lime juice, divided • 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil or canola oil, divided • ½ teaspoon ground cumin • 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce • 8 tostada shells • ½ cup crumbled queso blanco or feta cheese • ¼ cup toasted unsalted pepitas
1. Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket. Add squash, cover and steam until very tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and return to the pan. Add 1½ teaspoons chile powder and salt. Mash until smooth; cover to keep warm.
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2. Combine beans, scallions, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon oil, cumin and the remaining ½ teaspoon chile powder in a medium bowl. Toss lettuce with the remaining 1 tablespoon each lime juice and oil in another bowl. 3. Spread ¼ cup squash on each
tostada. Top each with about 3 tablespoons of the bean mixture, ¼ cup lettuce and 1 tablespoon cheese. Sprinkle with pepitas. 4. You can make your own tostadas using fresh corn tortillas. Heat ½ inch canola, peanut or avocado oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add a corn tortilla and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Flip and cook until crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Repeat until all tortillas are cooked, reducing heat, if necessary, to prevent the oil from smoking or splattering. Learn more by visiting home.army. mil/belvoir and searching “Fort Belvoir Armed Forces Wellness Center.”
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Traditional Trick-or-Treating not recommended for Halloween By Fairfax County Emergency Information
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ue to the impact of COVID19, traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating and events that involve large gatherings of individuals are NOT recommended this year. Residents are reminded to find low risk, distant ways to celebrate the upcoming Halloween holiday.
Examples of higher-risk activities that are not recommended this year include: • Participating in traditional trick-or-treating where treats are handed to children who go door to door.
• Having trunk-or-treat where treats are handed out from trunks of cars lined up in large parking lots where social distancing can’t be maintained. • Attending crowded costume parties held indoors. • Going to an indoor haunted house where people may be crowded together and screaming. • Going on hayrides or tractor rides with people who are not in your household.
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three corps and division level Warfighter exercises,” Epperly said. “Both our infantry brigade combat teams have completed eXportable Combat Training Capability rotations and trained for Joint Readiness Training Center rotations, and our armored brigade combat team is completing a deployment in support of Operation Spartan Shield. In a ‘Back to the Future’ moment, the 111th Field Artillery provided the division a capability thought to be lost to the sands of time: the ability to provide fire support from amphibious craft in littoral operations.” The list of achievements goes on and on, he said. “Over the last four years, the 29th Infantry Division has served as the vanguard of the National Guard’s eight combat divisions that represent 44 percent of the U.S. Army’s total combat power,” Epperly said. “The Blue and Gray Division was the first National Guard division to lead Operation Spartan Shield in the Arabian Gulf Region as a counterweight to malign Iranian influences in the Gulf.” Epperly said perhaps the most significant accomplishment of the division has been the reorganization to prosecute largescale ground combat operations against a peer adversary.
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our leaders “After to how we nearly two train, equip decades of and fight. By countercreating a insurgency fun division operations, of cohesive the division brigades, we has been have created re-born as a far more the decisive lethal and echelon,” survivable he said. U.S. National Guard photo by Cotton Puryear unit for the “A regional Maj. Gen. John M. Epperly passes the modern consortium of unit colors of the Fort Belvoir-based 29th eight states Infantry Division to Lt. Gen. Jon A. Jensen, battlefield.” Epperly with support Director of the Army National Guard, credited from National symbolizing his transfer of command to the support Guard Bureau Maj. Gen. John M. Rhodes Oct. 3. of Gen. came together Daniel R. Hokanson, Chief of the to reform the 29th Infantry National Guard Bureau, when Division into a fully capable combat division comprised of six he was the director of the Army National Guard as well as the brigades that include the 116th Adjutants General from the states Infantry Brigade Combat Team contributing brigade formations to from Virginia and Kentucky, the the division. 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team from Florida and Alabama, Rhodes served as the 29th’s the 30th Armored Brigade Combat deputy commander for operations Team from North Carolina and for three years, and Epperly West Virginia, the 29th Combat described him as “an inspirational Aviation Brigade from Maryland leader of Soldiers, an outstanding and Virginia, the 226th Maneuver tactician and true practitioner of Enhancement Brigade from maneuver warfare.” Alabama, the 113th Sustainment He further described him as Brigade from North Carolina and a seasoned combat leader with the 142nd Fires Brigade from multiple combat tours, and said, Arkansas. Reforming the division “Having seen him in action, I am confident he will be a superb by re-aligning the brigades was division commander, and I am no easy task, but today it impacts proud to have served with him.” everything from how we select
Rhodes said the opportunity to serve as the 29th ID commander is both an honor and a privilege, and he recognized Epperly’s leadership and strategic vision set the conditions for success as the division prepares for upcoming missions. “Maj. Gen. Epperly’s efforts and contributions have made the 29th a combat ready force, and my objective is to build on what he has established,” Rhodes said. “I thank the dedicated Soldiers, NCOs and officers and families of the 29th Infantry Division and our line brigades, both past and present. The Blue and Gray patch we proudly wear on our left shoulder tells its own story. Everyone knows the history of this proud division, and you are carrying on the tradition of those who served before us, and your service to America and the National Guard speaks for itself. I look forward to our continued service together.” Epperly and Rhodes both thanked their families and their employers for their support throughout their careers. The Troutville-based 29th Infantry Division Band provided ceremonial music for the event, and Soldiers assigned to the Sandston-based 2nd Battalion, 224th Aviation Regiment, 29th Infantry Division conducted a flyover. Read the full story at belvoireagleonline.com.
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Motorcycle training course promotes safe riding By Fort Belvoir Safety Office
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ort Belvoir’s Motorcycle training season is coming to an end. Service members (Active Duty, Guard and Reserve) can take the Basic Rider Course, Basic Rider Course 2 (ERC) and the Military Sport Bike Riders Course free of charge through the middle of November. In the Basic Rider Course (BRC), the instructor provides loaner motorcycles and two days of expert instruction. No Learner’s Permit needed. The BRC is all you need to get the coveted “M2” on your Virginia driver license, which is accepted by most states. BRC is a required training class before a Service member rides a motorcycle or scooter for the first time. If you are thinking about getting a bike in the spring, attend BRC now so you can “try it before
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Motorcycle riders learn critical skills needed to ride on post during Basic Riders Course, Aug. 20.
you buy it” (you can re-attend as often as you like). Army service members can sign up for these courses at https://imc. army.mil/airs (check army.mil in “compatibility view”). Please note, you must be on a DoD LAN or VPN and use an Army CAC. For more information, and for all other services to sign up, call the Fort Belvoir Safety Office at 703-806-3447. The training site is behind 5915 16th Street, Ft Belvoir VA 22060 in Bldg 259.
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ACS offers free self-defense class next week By Paul Lara Belvoir Eagle
service member. We’ve moved many times, and the stress hen it comes of living in an area to domestic for a short time and abuse, then uprooting and everyone’s situation moving again can is different — it can be hard. When you happen to anyone live somewhere for and is not their fault. a short time, it can The Family Advocacy be hard to make connections, and new Program is committed family and friends, to supporting service especially if it’s not members and their for long.” families impacted by Fort Belvoir FAP domestic abuse through is offering a virtual victim advocacy and self-defense class crisis intervention. Thursday, Oct. 22 Getting help for an from 11 a.m. to abusive relationship is 1:00 p.m. online, difficult, especially since and Crawford said public health measures attendees benefit designed to slow from new skills and COVID-19 have created possibly additional conditions that may confidence. contribute to increased “It’s free and open isolation, according to to ID card holders. Briana Crawford, Fort Our goal is for our Belvoir Family Advocacy Photo by Paul Lara participants to learn skills and techniques Program support. Jessica Roland, right, practices strikes against instructor Eric Divine in this 2017 file photo. on how to prevent or “With everyone escape assaults. It can also provide a sense of staying at home, it has heightened the numbers “Shelter in place has been a huge stressor,” confidence and safety,” said Crawford, adding of domestic violence, and we offer a 24-hour DV Read said. “This year is different, and it has that the class will be taught by Sensei Eric hotline for victims, or even if it is someone that placed yet another layer of stress on top of Divine, who has taught martial arts on Fort needs support or education about a situation families. We are all locked down under the Belvoir for years. To sign up, call ACS at 571that’s going on. Reach out and we will support same roof for a period of time. For couples 231-7028 or email fbfamilyadvocacy@gmail.com them any way we can,” Crawford said. already struggling before this, it could create Megan Read, with the Family Advocacy Fort Belvoir Domestic Abuse 24-hour hotline a situation where domestic violence could 703-229-2374 program at Joint Base Myer- Henderson Hall, occur.” Adding that PCS also adds to potential agreed that incidents of domestic violence isolation for families. “I am an ACS staff Fort Meyer Domestic Abuse 24-hour hotline member but also a spouse of an active duty have increased. 703-919-1611
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Belvoir CYS to hold soccer clinic for kids By David Fawcett Belvoir Eagle
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y hosting a soccer clinic this fall, Fort Belvoir’s Child and Youth Services has two goals in mind. With the coronavirus limiting group gatherings even outside and cancelling school sports for at least the fall, the first goal is to give kids an opportunity to participate in some type of activity. The second is to gauge interest for future athletic endeavors. Jerry Arrington said he would like to add flag football among other sports down the road. “This will be a model for us going forward,” said Arrington, the CYS youth sports director. “If the numbers pick up and we have more coaches in place, we can do more.” The soccer clinic is scheduled to run Oct. 26 to Nov. 6 (Monday through Thursday) at the Post Headquarters Parade Field for an hour. Registration runs to Oct. 21. To register, you can make an appointment through Parents Central Service at 703-805-5555. If a session is cancelled because of inclement weather, it will be rescheduled for Friday. The camp will take a maximum of 15 kids and divide them into three age groups: 6-7, 8-9 and 10-13. With restrictions in place, Arrington said it’s been difficult to schedule athletic camps or other events. His department has not held anything since March with the coronavirus shutting everything down. He’s looking forward to at least having one sporting event going on during a time of year when usually there are an abundance of them taking place.
“This is a pretty challenging time for kids,” Arrington said. “They are in the house or in school virtually. We want to provide a physical activity.” Arrington said he chose soccer as the sport to begin with since it can be played outdoors and is popular among kids. “We want to do some type of activity, but one that makes ourselves [using] a relevant type of program,” Arrington said. According to the clinic announcement, “All equipment will be sanitized before and after each session.” Also each kid will use their own ball for the entire session. To mitigate the risk factor, there will be no games played. So the focus will remain on instruction. Check in will include answering COVID-19 questions as well as undergoing a temperature check. Parents are asked to drop off kids at the Headquarters’ parking lot and masks are required until the kids reach the field. Camp T-shirts and medals will be awarded. Arrington said his staff of eight will run the clinic to ensure that everything is good once the clinic starts. Usually, Arrington prefers to use volunteer coaches instead of his staff members to instruct at clinics, but time limitations will require the staff to ensure each person is
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CYS players compete in a soccer tournament on Long Parade Field in this 2019 file photo cleared with an extensive background check and is COVID-19 cleared.
FALL SOCCER CLINIC Registration runs to Oct. 21 Cost: $25 Age groups: 6-7, 8-9, 10-13 Space is available for 15 total kids (five per group)
Clinic dates: Oct. 26 to Nov. 6 cleared... (6 p.m. to 7 p.m.) Arrington said a coach Location: Post Headquarters can help Parade Field as long as the person
For more information: Contact Jerry Arrington at 703-805-9139
Taking to the skies: Bird migration in full swing By Fort Belvoir DPW Environmental Division
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ave you been noticing a lot of birds flying around lately? Fall migration is in full swing right now! Most people don’t realize that fall migration is actually a really long process. Fall migration begins as early as the end of June for some species and extends into December, with peak migration occurring Aug. through Oct.
What triggers migration? Although migration triggers are not completely understood and vary by species, some generalizations can be made. Migration is initiated by the release of hormones that trigger such behaviors. These hormones can be activated by a combination of changes in day length, lower temperatures, changes in food availability, and genetic predisposition. When migrating, birds can travel thousands of miles using the sun, stars, the Earth’s magnetic field, scents, and even landmarks to navigate. Some species, particularly waterfowl and cranes, use the same stop-over sites year after year. Although birds migrate every year, it is by no means an easy trip. Natural hazards to their journey include the physical stress of flying such a distance, lack of adequate food supplies along the way, bad weather, and increased exposure to predators. On top of this, migrating birds now have to contend with man-made hazards. Birds may collide
birders pay close attention to weather forecasts trying to predict when and where these fall-outs may occur. You can also find up-to-date birding forecasts from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology by visiting birdcast.info. “Migration traps” can also be a great place to see birds during this time. Migration traps are areas known to collect large numbers of migrants each year. This can be because of local weather conditions, an abundance of food, or favorable topography. Peninsulas are common migration traps as birds following the shoreline use these as stop over sites. These areas become favorite hotspots for birders.
Local migration hotspots Looking to get out and do some birding of your own? Tompkins Basin (near Photo courtesy of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Outdoor Recreation) and the Jackson Miles Abbott Wetland Refuge are great with communication towers and tall buildings, spots for birding on Fort Belvoir. Other usually resulting in fatality. Many species are regional hotspots include Occoquan Bay attracted to the bright lights of these buildings, National Wildlife Refuge, Mason Neck State increasing the chances of such a collision. Park, Huntly Meadows Park, and Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve. To find more great birding Predicting good birding sites locations and submit your birding data, visit ebird.org. eBird is a citizen science initiative The weather has a huge impact on bird managed by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. movements. Strong cold fronts with lowBirders from all around the world submit pressure centers produce big flights of data that is being used by wildlife managers migratory birds during the fall. These to guide important conservation decisions. conditions produce a phenomenon known as Submit your birding data to contribute to this “fall-out,” when thousands of birds concentrate important research! in a relatively small geographic area. Many
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Great Shakeout Drill focuses on workforce this year By David Fawcett Belvoir Eagle
How to take cover during an earthquake
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t’s time for the Great Shakeout Drill, an annual national event designed to focus on earthquake safety and test community emergency earthquake preparedness. This year’s Great Shakeout will be a little different on Fort Belvoir. Instead of involving the entire community, the exercise beginning at 10:15 a.m., will focus on the on-site workforce, according to Belvoir emergency managers, Holly Mann and Darryl Conley. “Under the current COVID environment, we understand that participating in the Shakeout drill during a virtual school day or while teleworking may be cumbersome,” Mann said. “Our intent is to focus on community preparedness and awareness messaging via the Eagle and social media.” In addition, emergency managers will use the electronic warning system to notify onsite employees to prepare to take cover. Mass notification for today’s drill will be done through the Alert system via desktop pop-up, telephone, SMS, and email. The notification will state “exercise, exercise, exercise,” with instructions “drop, cover and hold on.” Mann said although participation is voluntary, the Shakeout drill is beneficial. It’s important to remember that earthquakes do happen here. Nine years ago, the National Capital Region felt the impact of a 5.8 magnitude earthquake on Aug. 23, 2011. Recently, seismograms recorded an earthquake here in August that originated near Sparta, N.C.
According to shakeout.org, the drop, cover and hold on method saves lives and avoids risk of injury. The drop position protects the person from being knocked down and also allows you to stay low and crawl to shelter if nearby The next step is to cover your head and back with one arm and hand. Then if a sturdy table or desk is nearby, crawl underneath it for shelter. If no shelter is nearby, crawl next to an interior wall (away from windows). Stay on your knees; bend over to protect vital organs.
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Finally, hold on until the shaking stops. If you are under shelter, hold on to your shelter with one hand; be ready to move with it if it shifts. If there is no shelter, hold on to your head and neck with both arms and hands.” Ground shaking during an earthquake is seldom the cause of injury. Most earthquake-related injuries and deaths are caused by collapsing walls and roofs, flying glass and falling objects. It is extremely important for a person to move as little as possible to reach the place of safety he or she has identified because most injuries occur when people try to move more than a short distance during the shaking.
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Family Drive-In Movie: The Addams Family MWR presents October’s Family drive-in Movie: The Addams Family Friday, 7:30 p.m. with parking at 6:30 p.m. in the lot behind the MWR Library and the Motorcycle Safety Course (between 16th and 18th Streets). Tickets are $10 and are non-refundable. For ticket, rules and restrictions belvoir.armymwr.com, search “movie.”
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.
Breast Cancer Awareness Virtual 5k October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Join MWR and Fort Belvoir Community Hospital in raising awareness for Breast Cancer and showing support for those affected. This is a family friendly event taking place virtually on the course of your choice now through Oct. 31. Post your
The Fort Belvoir temporary curfew for minors has been changed to 10 p.m. – 6 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.
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. mi Active duty military and first responders still have priority. Review the safety measures and guidelines at belvoir.armymwr.com/ programs/fitness-facilities.
Fall Festival Costume Contest Decorate your vehicle and watch the drive-in movie in style. As a prelude to the movie, go all out at the Fall Festival Costume Contest on Friday, 6 p.m. in the lot behind the MWR Library and the Motorcycle Safety Course (between 16th and 18th Streets). This event requires a movie ticket to participate. Prizes will be given for “Most Creative” and “Best Fall Theme.” Decorations must be family appropriate themes only. Rules and restrictions apply. Visit belvoir.armymwr. com, search “costume” for details.
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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. • 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. • Anglican, Fairfax Chapel, Sundays, 9 a.m. • Chapel Next, Resiliency Center, Sundays, 9:30 a.m. • Traditional, Belvoir Chapel, Sundays, 11 a.m. • Gospel, Thurman Hall, Sundays, 11:30 a.m.
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.
BECOME A MEMBER TODAY The Fort Belvoir Golf Club is among the finest military golf facili�es in the world, offering a truly excep�onal golfing experience. Join the Club and play one of our two championship, 18-hole golf courses. Membership Bonuses: Priority Tee Time Bookings 20% Off Prac�ce Range Keys
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The opening will be preceded by a small ceremony that will be livestreamed to encourage people around the world to participate in this historic moment. A link to the livestream will be posted on the museum’s website and social channels as soon as it’s available. For more information, please visit http://www.theNMUSA.org. To view a video of the National Museum of the U.S. Army, please visit https://youtu.be/3MLNA_ bf2EE for a three-minute video. For inquiries on the National Army Museum, its holdings, site, tours and tickets, please contact the National Museum of the U.S. Army Public Affairs, Ms. Susan Smullen, susan.l.fazakerley-smullen.civ@ mail.mil, (202) 246-1610. For inquiries on U.S. Army involvement in the National Army Museum, please contact U.S. Army Office of the Chief of Public Affairs, Media Relations Division, Mr. William Sharp, william.j.sharp16.civ@mail.mil. For inquiries on building construction, fundraising, donor programs, personalized sponsor bricks and special event space, please contact the Army Historical Foundation, Dan Gregory, dgregory@susandavis.com, (215) 285-4137.
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