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20 million COVID-19 vaccines may be available this month By Terri Moon Cronk Defense.gov ealth and Human Services Secretary Alex M. Azar II said that key officials with Operation Warp Speed report that 20 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine could be distributed this month. Azar was joined for a media briefing by Gen. Gustave F. Perna, chief operating officer of OWS, and Dr. Moncef Slaoui, chief advisor to OWS. ‘’We are planning to be ready when (an emergency-use authorization by the Food and Drug Administration) is approved; and when the EUA decision comes (through), distribution to the American people becomes immediate within 24 hours. That’s our goal. That’s what we’re striving for,’’ Perna said. According to published reports, the drug maker Moderna announced encouraging results from a study of its COVID-19 vaccine Nov. 30, noting that complete data from the large-scale study showed its COVID-19 vaccine to be 94.1% effective. The drug manufacturer said it has applied to the FDA to authorize the vaccine for emergency use, while two other companies also have filed emergency-

use authorization applications with the FDA. ‘’On top of that, more OWS-supported candidates are well on their way in that final

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Col. Joshua SeGraves, garrison commander, left, and Command Sgt. Maj. Gregory Kleinholz light the holiday tree, with assistance from Santa, in front of Belvoir Chapel, Tuesday. SeGraves said we will celebrate the holidays, but just Photo by Airman 1st Class Melody Bordeaux

Alejandra Ornelas, Operation Warp Speed research pharmacy technician, documents and verifies whether a patient receives a vaccine or placebo, Oct. 28, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

maybe a little different from years past, and thanked Fort Belvoir partners and Families who have remained resilient through this very unusual year.

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DoD Diversity Must Start With Youngest Americans By C. Todd Lopez DoD News

iversity and inclusion are a top priority for the Defense Department, the department’s director for manpower and personnel said, Nov.17. “The department has undergone a tremendous task force effort with regard to diversity and inclusion, and the secretary is soon to approve and publish that document,” Air Force Maj. Gen. Lenny J. Richoux said during an online discussion hosted by the Department of Energy. “For (Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley), one of his desires is to diversify the senior leadership, the joint senior leadership and senior leadership writ large across the department,” Richoux said. “Everyone knows it takes about 24 or 25 years to make a general officer and can take almost that long to make an E9 — a senior leader E9 in all the branches.” The length of time it takes to develop a senior leader in the department means that, in order to reach diversity and inclusion goals, the department must now start eyeing the youngest Americans as candidates for future leadership positions.

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Reserve Officer Training Corps students at Howard University in Washington, D.C., listen to a presentation by Army leaders, Nov. 7, 2020.

“We’ve been working on this for a long time. But the department has made some substantive changes to improve diversity and inclusion,” Richoux said. “I think one of those areas that I’ve been trying to work with the services on is how and from where we recruit.” There are more than 100 historically black colleges and universities in the U.S. today, and those schools are great places, Richoux said, to start looking for America’s next military leaders. Check out the hottest deals on brands

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“(We’re) increasing scholarship opportunities and feeding into ROTC,” he said, adding that Americans even younger than college-age students are also candidates to one day be leaders. The Reserve Officer Training Corps programs at HBCUs are fed by other, more junior programs, such as Junior ROTC, Civil Air Patrol, Sea Cadets or the Young Marines, he said. Richoux said those programs marry STEM with military service and drive a culture as a sense of purpose and service for our young people. “I think it starts young ... when they’re formative, when they’re figuring out what they want to do in these programs that tie them to service, STEM ... I think it’s a thread of interest,” he said. Richoux also said private industry might take an interest in such programs because by encouraging participation early and by being involved, those young Americans will eventually transition out of military service — as 200,000 persons do each year — and seek jobs in the private sector. That will constitute a pool of potential private sector employees who are equipped with both STEM training and leadership skills.

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An architect’s view of the new homes to be constructed in Dogue Creek Village, scheduled for completion in April 2022.

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Belvoir housing expansion coming to three villages Compiled by Paul Lara Belvoir Eagle

he Villages at Belvoir has launched new construction and a new website to keep residents up to date with the changes. The new website, www.villagesatbelvoirprogress.com, details current and upcoming improvements at three Villages: Dogue Creek, Woodlawn Village and Cedar Grove. “Our team’s intent with the new engagement platform is to streamline communication to families,” said Alex Rhoads, development executive, Fort Belvoir Residential Communities. “We tried to put ourselves in a resident’s shoes and proactively answer questions they may have.”

Dogue Creek The Villages at Belvoir is in the process of demolishing 68 two-bedrooms units in Dogue Creek Village and replacing them with 41 brand new townhomes. The development, approved by the Army months ago, reflects more than five years of planning and

coordination with the installation. The website notes this latest development will further the vision set in the Fort Belvoir Master Plan, replacing units developed by the Army in the 1950’s as part of the 270-home neighborhood. The new Dogue Creek homes are designed to match the look and feel of the other redeveloped villages at Fort Belvoir. This new development includes six handicappedaccessible one-story homes. Demolition of the buildings will continue on a rolling basis, as each building is cleared and utility connections have been severed. Project completion is scheduled for April 2022.

Woodlawn Village Woodlawn Village was developed by the Army in 1980, and was targeted for significant upgrades following RCI privatized housing in 2003. This included major renovations of the previously built 444 homes including conversion of 200 existing two-bedroom homes into 100 five-bedroom homes, offering much-needed housing for larger families at Fort Belvoir. That renovation also resulted in two new homes for wounded warriors, new

playgrounds and the largest neighborhood center in the Villages at Belvoir. The construction will involve five new, four-bedroom homes, as well as sitework for an additional 19 homes, which will finish lot development now to expedite the timeline to build more accessible homes in the future. Substantial construction should begin in April, when crews will begin clearing and grading the new home sites. Project completion is slated for Spring 2022.

Cedar Grove According to the website, what used to be the parking lot of the old hospital will be repurposed as housing in Cedar Grove. Six new duplexes with spacious front porches, two-car garages and fenced backyards will be constructed to match the character of the other homes in the village. The six new duplexes will provide quality housing to six officer families on the waitlist or new families relocating to the installation. Site preparation is already underway and fenced, with neighborhood exits now diverted to Farrell Road and Troth Way. Project completion in Cedar Grove is slated for October 2021. USAG FORT BELVOIR Installation Management Command

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Maintenance coming? Follow these safety tips By Paul Lara Belvoir Eagle

he Villages at Belvoir want you to stay safe and healthy. To do so, they have shifted from in-person visits to virtual office visits, phone calls, emails or communication via resident portal. Before sending anyone to your residence, the staff will contact you to ask some qualifying questions to identify any potential COVID-19 risks, and workers will always be wearing face coverings and gloves. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are important steps to take before, during and after scheduling services or repairs to your home. This could include plumbing, electrical, or any installation or repair. The general rule is that the longer you interact with, or the closer you stand to someone, the greater the risk of COVID-19 spreading to you. The best practice is limiting face-to-face contact to six feet, and ensuring everyone in the house is wearing a mask while the crews are in your home.

Before the visit • Check the HPCON condition to understand the level of community spread, and whether it is safe to allow others into your home. If a stay-at-home order has been re-issued, it may be best to defer the work, if possible. • If you or someone in your home has COVID-19, symptoms, or has been in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, any service not involving life/

health/safety issues should be deferred until it is safe to be around others. • If you or someone in the home is at higher risk for serious illness, including older adults or those with underlying medical conditions or with a compromised immune system, it is advisable to not be in the home during the service. Find someone who can be there in your place. • Reduce the amount of time the provider needs to be in your home by consulting over the phone, and sending them photos beforehand. • Discuss what COVID-19 precautions the service provider will take upon arrival, including use of masks, temperature checks before entering and possible use of the bathroom while working.

During the visit • Do not allow service providers to enter your home if they seem sick or exhibit symptoms of COVID-19. • Ensure the service provider dons a covering before entering, and check to see that everyone in the home is also masked. • Any lengthy discussions with the service provider are best conducted outside, or at least socially distanced, if inside. • Maintain a distance of at least six feet from the service provider, and limit interactions between the worker and other household members and pets. • Take steps to maximize ventilation inside the home during the visit, such as turning

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phase of clinical trials,’’ Azar said. ‘’(The) FDA has scheduled a meeting of its vaccine advisory committee to review the Moderna vaccine December 17 following their meeting on the Pfizer vaccine December 10. We also learned this morning that the United Kingdom has granted authorization to the Pfizer vaccine,’’ he added. If all goes well, the secretary said, OWS can make its first shipments of the vaccine to states this month. ‘’Of course, we’re all eager to have enough supply to vaccinate every American who wants it. Because of Operation Warp Speed, we expect to be at that point in the spring,’’ Azar said. Having substantial quantities of a safe and effective vaccine, that’s been authorized by FDA, before the end of the year is a remarkable achievement, the secretary said, adding that the vaccine will start saving lives very soon. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s advisory committee on immunization practices has issued recommendations to OWS leadership on how vaccines can be effectively and equitably distributed. These recommendations will now be used by states to develop the best prioritization system for their residents, Azar said. ‘’As we approach the vaccine rollout, we’re also continuing to expand access to treatments for COVID-19,’’ he said, adding, as of this week, OWS has distributed more than 157,000 patient courses of two authorized antibody products across the United States and allocated a total of 205,000 courses for delivery to states. OWS wants to encourage all Americans to spread the word about the availability of COVID-19 treatments, Azar said. ‘’Vaccines will only bring this pandemic to an end if

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Operation Warp Speed Chief Operating Officer Gen. Gus Perna, left, and Stefano Pessina, executive vice chairman and chief executive officer of Walgreens Boots Alliance, join other company leaders to discuss details of COVID-19 vaccine distribution and administration, Nov. 16. Walgreens and CVS pharmacies are integral to the vaccine distribution.

enough Americans choose to take these vaccines. We now have highly promising efficacy data that I believe many Americans are encouraged by and excited about.’’ Azar also pleaded with those who have recovered from COVID-19 within the last three months to donate plasma. ‘’We need you to donate plasma,’’ he said, noting that more than a quarter-million courses of convalescent plasma have been used on Americans to help prevent severe consequences from the deadly virus. He encouraged potential plasma donors to contact their local American Red Cross or blood bank or go to coronavirus.gov for more information. Slaoui emphasized that it’s important for all Americans who get the Moderna or the Pfizer vaccine to come back three or four weeks after

their initial vaccine to get their second dose in order to complete the immunization schedule. Fortunately, he added, the investments OWS has made in scaling up allows OWS to feel confident that it will be able to distribute 20 million vaccines in December, followed by 60 million doses in January, and 100 million doses by February. ‘’So between mid-December and the end of February, we will have potentially immunized 100 million people, which is really more or less the size of the significant at-risk population,’’ comprising the elderly, health care workers and first-line workers, Slaoui said. Perna said OWS has provided 64 jurisdictions – which comprises 50 states, eight territories and six mega cities – plus five federal agencies – with their allocations of the vaccines that are going to be available this month. Azar encouraged Americans to talk to their health care providers and visit the CDC website to learn more about the vaccines being developed and the processes they’ve gone through. ‘’These vaccine products will be assessed with the same rigor that Americans can expect when it comes to any other vaccine or drug that is reviewed by the FDA.’’ Perna also encouraged Americans to educate themselves about the vaccines and the approval process. ‘’Don’t allow one headline to determine what you’re going to do. There’s so much available information. I just encourage everybody, as individuals, as a community and a part of our great nation, to really inform themselves and then make the decision that is best for you and your family,’’ he said.

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Arlington National Cemetery announces Wreaths Across America event update By Arlington National Cemetery

cemetery, and the National Wreath Day event will be broadcast for the public to rlington National Cemetery and experience. The broadcast link and time will Wreaths Across America, along be available closer to the event. Family pass with their partners the U.S. Army holders are welcome to visit the cemetery Military District of Washington and the 3d from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to place their U.S. Infantry (“The Old Guard”), will safely private flowers or wreaths. lay and recover approximately 267,000 During the week of Dec. 13-19, the wreaths to honor our nation’s heroes and cemetery will be closed to the general public. their family members this December. Sunday, Dec. 20: The cemetery This plan will balance security, health will re-open to the public. Visitors are welcome and safety requirements with the desire to place graveside tributes of privately to allow limited in-person participation. purchased flowers or wreaths in accordance Therefore, family pass holders of those with our floral policy, located on the cemetery interred at ANC and Soldiers’ and Airmen’s website at: www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/ Home Cemetery will be able to lay wreaths Photo by Arlington National Cemetery Funerals/After-the-Funeral/Floral-Wreathin person at designated times. Members Arlington National Cemetery and Wreaths Across Tributes-at-Gravesite. of the general public can take part in America, along with their partners the U.S. Army Military this year’s National Wreath Day in a Arlington National Cemetery is District of Washington and the 3d U.S. Infantry (“The virtual setting. complying with the Department of Defense Old Guard”), will safely lay and recover approximately This plan enables ANC to preserve directives and supplemental “Force 267,000 wreaths to honor our nation’s heroes and their their capability to execute their primary Health Protection Guidance for the Novel family members this December. mission to bury our nation’s Service Coronavirus Outbreak,” and with current members and their eligible family members Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The cemetery will be closed to the general with the honor and dignity the American guidance for this virus. The health protection public, enabling the MDW and TOG Soldiers people have come to expect from Arlington of our workforce and our visitors is a top to safely place wreaths on graves while ANC National Cemetery. priority, and ANC maintains our commitment simultaneously conducts over 100 funerals to honor the nation’s veterans who rest on during the week. Family pass holders are Event schedule: these iconic grounds. welcome to visit the cemetery daily from 8:00 Sunday, Dec. 13: Family pass holders only Visit their website for the most updated a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to place their private flowers will be welcomed to lay wreaths at their loved visitor information, the virtual event broadcast or wreaths. ones’ graves from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The link, and COVID-19 policies and procedures at Saturday, Dec. 19: A small group of cemetery will be closed to the general public. www.arlingtoncemetery.mil or @ArlingtonNatl, Wreaths Across America team members will Monday through Friday, Dec. 14-18: or contact our call center at 877-907-8585. place wreaths in a designated section of the

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COVID-19: lifestyle tips to stay healthy during the pandemic By Joseph Jones Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis-McChord

OVID-19 has changed many of our daily routines in a way no one anticipated. Many of us are at home more to minimize exposure. Isolation and being at home can elicit the temptation to eat snacks high in sodium, junk food and lowquality meals that provide instant gratification for our taste buds rather than nutrient-dense whole foods that can also be delicious. This is a challenge for many in these times of social distancing and self-isolation. A day that may have previously included many steps, physical activities like walking from your car at your workplace parking lot twice per day, shopping for groceries, outings with the family or visiting a shopping mall are absent for many. With this unprecedented lifestyle shift, there is a potential for the normalization of a more sedentary lifestyle packed with activities like watching television, sitting while reading for long periods, or sitting at your computer for longerthan-usual periods of time. We must stay proactive, and in some cases creative, to maintain an active lifestyle in the era of social-distancing. Even if you are not directly affected by COVID-19, or tested positive, it no doubt has had a drastic impact on your day-to-day routine, which could negatively affect your overall health. So what are some things we can do to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle and routine while the world around us has adapted to limiting exposure to COVID-19? • Stay active: The gyms may not be open, however, there are lots of safe alternatives to getting physical activity without going against the preventive best practices recommended by the CDC like social distancing and avoiding large crowds. Aerobics can be done successfully at home. Another important point to consider is that avoiding crowds does not mean avoiding nature. Going for a brisk walk or jog outside in uncrowded areas outdoors is still considered relatively safe. Push-ups, situps, jumping-jacks and more exercises are great ways to stay fit away from the gym. For more ideas, visit: www.aflcmc.af.mil/ News/Article-Display/Article/2147181/ staying-physically-active-during-covid-19/ • Adequate sleep: Good sleep is essential to our overall health. According to The National Institutes of Health, a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the nation’s leading medical research agency: “Immune system activation alters sleep, and sleep in turn affects the innate and adaptive arm of our body’s defense system.” While the amount of sleep needed for good health and optimum performance mostly depends on the individual, the CDC recommends adults ages 18-60 years get seven or more hours of sleep per night.

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• Diet and nutrition: Practicing selfdiscipline and avoiding “emotional eating” due to stress that may be related to the drastic changes surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and how it affects our lives is imperative. According to the CDC, whole foods like dark, leafy greens, oranges and tomatoes—even fresh herbs—are loaded with vitamins, fiber and minerals. Make it a habit to try to eat more whole nutritious foods instead of processed snacks or fast food. • Self-care: Take time to take care of yourself. Be supportive and suggest the same for those close to you. Meditation, relaxation, quality time with family, personal care of yourself promotes overall wellness. The Defense Health Agency has free, evidence-based, self-care tools developed by psychologists that you can check out here: https://health.mil/ About-MHS/OASDHA/Defense-HealthAgency/Operations/Clinical-SupportDivision/Connected-Health/mHealthClinical-Integration • Healthcare maintenance: If you have medications prescribed for any condition, be sure to take them as directed by your provider. Chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma and many others should be kept in check with taking your medications as prescribed. Be sure to reach out to your healthcare team with any concerns as well. In the age of COVID-19, telehealth solutions are available if you want to speak with a provider about a health concern unrelated to COVID-19. • Cope with stress and anxiety: Positively cope with stress and anxiety induced by new precautions we must all now take to combat

the spread of COVID-19 in our communities. Positive coping mechanisms would include exercise, meditation, reading, further developing certain skills or hobbies etc. Use this era to increase your daily repetition of these positive activities and develop new or even better routines than you may have adhered to prior to the emergence of the current COVID-19 pandemic. • Stay connected: Talking with loved ones while in isolation can help reduce the anxiety and instances of feeling down. Take time to utilize the multitudes of technologies and apps (many free) that can help you stay in touch with those you love. Our busy lives before the COVID-19 may have limited how often we connected with distant loved ones, now’s the time to fully exploit these modern capabilities for fellowship, companionship, and camaraderie. The guidance above is to improve overall health and wellness. Be aware that although eating nutritious foods, physical activity, adequate rest and taking care of our mental health makes us more resilient, it’s not a cure nor does it guarantee immunity from contracting COVID-19. In addition to these suggestions, first and foremost be sure to practice CDC guidance on social distancing, self-care, self-quarantine, wearing of cloth masks when social distancing is not possible and talking with your provider about any concerns you may have regarding your health. If you have a medical emergency, visit an emergency room. If you have an injury or illness unrelated to COVID-19, be sure to visit an Urgent Care Center. If you have questions or do not know exactly what to do, call the Nurse Advice Line at 1-800-TRICARE (874-2273), option 1.

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UPDATE: Kelly returns to West Point to coach rugby rugby coach at Bell Multicultural High School where she volunteered through the DC Youth rugby organization to create a high school rugby program for women in underprivileged areas.” For more information about Kelly, see the June 24, 2020 issue of the Belvoir Eagle.

By David Fawcett Belvoir Eagle

aitlyn Kelly first learned to play rugby at the United States Military Academy. The experience went so well she remained connected to the sport as a player and coach after graduation. It made sense, then, that Kelly returned to her alma mater as assistant coach for the Army Women’s Rugby team for the 2020-21 school year. Kelly, who was stationed at Fort Belvoir as a reservist with the 55th Sustainment Brigade, picked up rugby after choosing not to play basketball at West Point. As a four-year standout at Army, Kelly earned all-American honors, while winning a number of team titles, including a 15s National Championship and a Collegiate 7s championship. After graduating from West Point in 2012, Kelly stayed with the program as an assistant for one season. Since then, Kelly played at Fort Bragg (N.C.) while posted there and then coached at the base after a knee surgery ended her career. Kelly moved to nearby Southern Pines, where she became the first coach of the local women’s program. Once she completed her five-year commitment to the Army, Kelly continued to hold other positions in promoting women’s rugby while in the reserves. In 2019, Kelly coached the All-Army Women’s Rugby Team to the inaugural Women’s Rugby Armed Forces Championship,

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and finished third overall in the Women’s Elite Division at Cape Fear. Also in 2019, Kelly was named the Coach Soldier Athlete of the Year. Kelly’s other rugby coaching positions include “Team Manager/Assistant Coach of the Scion Rugby Academy where she assisted in planning logistics of 6 elite level rugby tours and two summer club national seasons,” according to an Army press release. The release also said Kelly was “the head women’s

Show off your Ugly Christmas Sweaters By David Fawcett Belvoir Eagle

o find one more way to engage the Fort Belvoir community through a physical fitness activity before the year is over, Anthony Leon came up with the Ugly Sweater Virtual 5K and 10K run. “It fits perfectly,” said Leon, a fitness program specialist for Belvoir’s Directorate of Family, and Morale Welfare and Recreation. “It will be fun. This allows people to have some creative sweaters whether they purchase them or customize them.” Registration for the virtual event ends Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. Cost is $15. Participants can choose their own running route or use the traditional 5K and 10K routes at Fort Belvoir. The first 100 participants will receive a long sleeve, ugly sweater shirt. Military, DoD civilians, retirees, family members and their guests, and installation visitors are eligible to participate. To increase response, the event will offer two $25 gift cards for the best female and male Ugly Sweater winners. To be eligible, participants must post a picture of themselves to the MWR Facebook page at www.facebook. com/fortbelvoirMWR. Once there, click “Event” at the top of the page; then click “Ugly Sweater...”; then click “Discussion”; then click “Add a Post”; select “photo/video” in the “Add to your post” box; select “Photo” and then “Open”; post your picture and you’re done. The event closes out a season in which Leon and others had to create ways to keep the Belvoir community involved in running or

REGISTRATION ends Dec. 24, 7 p.m. TO REGISTER go to https://belvoir.armymwr.com/.../ugly.../4823625/54569 FOR MORE INFORMATION, contact Anthony Leon at 703-806-4430

walking since in-person activities were shut down since mid-March because of the pandemic. “It’s pretty chilly, but we thought there was still another run in there,” Leon said. The Turkey Trot is the base’s largest and most popular run of the season. In years past, it’s drawn upwards of 600 participants. This year, Belvoir had to improvise by going virtual. Leon said. This year’s event totaled 112 participants with the majority of them coming from the

Washington D.C./Maryland/Virginia area. There were some others from Texas and New York as well. The Turkey Trot was open to Fort Belvoir as well as the general public. “For us we have to find a way to keep the tradition up with a creative and innovative way to allow us to continue the run,” Leon said. “It was different. We are used to a larger amount of participants, but we learn how to adjust and still participate virtually … We keep trying to find ways to make the next one better.”

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Holiday Meals and Icy Roads: Winter Stormwater Pollution Concerns By Directorate of Public Works

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he winter season is usually characterized by holiday dinners and cold weather. Holiday dinners, snow, and icy roads may increase the risk of two stormwater pollutants: de-icing salts and FOGs.

What are FOGs? When holiday dinners are over and it’s time to clean up, you will most likely have fats, oils, and greases (FOGs) to dispose of. Improperly discarding fats, oils, and greases can have negative impacts on wastewater collection, treatment facilities, and natural waterways. Most wastewater collection system blockages can be traced to a FOG. Fat, oil, and grease residues discarded down the drain from preparing food and washing dishes can build up in pipes overtime. This buildup will cause clogs and backups in homes and wastewater overflows that may cost you headaches, time, and money. FOGs create acidic conditions that can corrode or dissolve concrete or iron sewer pipes causing leaks. These backups, leaks, and overflows can contaminate stormwater and pollute our streams, the Potomac River, and the Chesapeake Bay.

Proper De-icing De-icing salts are beneficial for preventing roadway accidents, but can also have negative impacts on our water resources. Excess salt

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from our roads makes its way into fresh water creeks and lakes. Fresh water fish, amphibians, and insects cannot tolerate salt and, as a result, aquatic survival rates decline and biodiversity is threatened. Aquatic life is not the only thing negatively impacted by de-icing. Mammals such as deer are attracted to the salt along roadways. This puts both deer and drivers at risk of serious injury or death. Pet owners should also be aware that their pet may ingest or develop poor paw health from road salt. Ingestion of road salt by eating salt directly, licking salty paws, and by drinking snowmelt and runoff may make your pet very ill. Salt is very corrosive and may cause damage to infrastructure such as road surfaces, bridges, and car parts. This leads to increased maintenance and repair costs. Chloride from road salt is a major threat to water quality in Fort Belvoir’s watershed, Accotink Creek, the Potomac River, and the Chesapeake Bay.

As you prepare to celebrate this holiday season, keep in mind the following tips: • Pour cooled fats, oils, and grease into a container and put the container in the trash. If you don’t have a container, place tin foil into a cup, add FOG, allow to cool, and dispose of in the trash. • Before washing, use a paper napkin or towel to wipe FOG from dishes and dispose of it in the trash. • Use sink strainers to catch food waste. • Compost food scraps instead of using the garbage disposal. • Running hot water and turning on your garbage disposal while you pour grease down the drain does not work. The grease will still clog your pipes. • Start shoveling early. The more snow you remove, the less salt you will need. • Do not over salt. More salt does not melt ice faster or better. • Follow salt application directions. • 1lb of salt fits in a 12oz coffee mug and is enough to treat 10 sidewalk squares or 20 feet of driveway. • If you see leftover salt on the ground after the ice melts, you have used too much. Sweep up any leftover salt to be reused. • Avoid storing salts outdoors to prevent direct contact with grass, plants, trees, and stormwater. If storing outside, use a watertight container.

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Belvoir Community Briefs Virtual Gingerbread House Contest During the holiday season, baking and decorating go DEC. 13, 6 a.m. - DEC. 20, 9 p.m. hand in hand. Challenge QUESTIONS? (703) 805-4244 yourself and enter the Virtual Gingerbread House Contest taking place from Dec. 13-20. Submissions will be judged in adult, teen, youth and child categories. Judging will be based on overall appearance; originality and creativity; difficulty; precision; and theme. There will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each category, as determined by MWR judges, and each will receive $25, $15, and $10 gift cards, respectively. Winners will be announced on the Fort Belvoir MWR Facebook page and by email. Rules and eligibility restrictions apply. Read all about it at belvoir.armymwr.com, search gingerbread. FORT BELVOIR

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Flu Information Hotline Fort Belvoir Community Hospital’s Flu Information Hotline is 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.

Gate Schedule See Fort Belvoir’s temporary Gate Schedule below: Visitor Center: Open Mon - Fri, 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed on weekends, holidays and the following dates: Dec. 24 - 25, and Dec. 31-Jan. 1. Visitors that need access but do not have a pass will process through the security canopy at Tulley Gate. J.J. Kingman Gate: Closed. Expected to reopen Dec. 21. Tulley Gate: Open 24-7 (Visitors and Commercial Vehicles must use this gate) Pence gate: Open 7 days a week 5:30 a.m. - 9 p.m., egress (exit) is open 24-7.

Farrar (Davison Army Airfield) Open 24-7 (Authorized personnel only) Lieber Gate: Open 7 days a week 6 a.m. - 6 p.m., egress (exit) only 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Telegraph Gate: Closed Walker Gate: Closed Expected to reopen July 2021.

RESCHEDULED: Family Drive-In Movie: The Grinch MWR presents December’s Family Drive-In Movie: The Grinch (PG) on Friday at 6:30 p.m. with parking at 5:30 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, visit belvoir.armymwr.com, search movie.

Digital Garrison App available for download The U.S. Army’s Digital Garrison App is available in the Google Play and Apple App stores, for free. This app gives the community access to Fort Belvoir information in the palm of your hands. It delivers real-time information for a full range of installation services such as gate hours, MWR events, connect directly to the Commissary and Exchange, and much more. Search for Digital Garrison in app stores now.

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HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS AT ENTRANCE TO FORT BELVOIR (KINGMAN AND WALKER GATES) FAIRFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA Willingness to Hold a Public Meeting The Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in cooperation with the US Army Fort Belvoir and the Virginia Department of Transportation, proposes to construct road improvements at Kingman and Walker Gates. Kingman Gate improvements involve constructing new turn lanes from Fairfax County Parkway onto John J Kingman Rd to reduce queuing of left-turning vehicles. Walker Gate improvements involve extending the left turn lane from Mt Vernon Memorial Highway onto Mt Vernon Rd and related intersection improvements. Project information and related environmental documentation are available for review at https://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/projects/notices.htm. You may request that a public information meeting be held by calling or emailing a request to Eden Jemal, Project Manager, at (202) 924-8897 or eden.jemal@dot.gov on or prior to December 31, 2020. If a request for a public meeting is received and FHWA cannot resolve the questions or concerns, a public meeting will be scheduled. Notice of the date, time, and place of the scheduled meeting will be posted and noticed. FHWA ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you have questions or concerns about your civil rights regarding this project or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Eden Jemal. Federal Project: VA ST FB KNGMNWLKR GT

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