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Belvoir increases security measures

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By Garrison Public Affairs

isitors entering Fort Belvoir Access Control Points, and ACPs at other military installations, are subject to increased security as an additional force protection measures implemented by U.S.

Northern Command. Drivers should allow more time to be granted access to military installations, be prepared and adjust travel times. To minimize delays, valid ID card holders should use designated DoD lanes to access Belvoir. Commercial vehicles must use Lieber Gate. Non-DoD ID card holders driving private vehicles may enter via Tulley Gate, weekdays, 6 a.m.-6 p.m., and go to the Visitor Center. The Tully Gate is closed on weekends and holidays. After hours and on weekends, visitors may gain entry to the installation by getting cleared by Fort Belvoir Force Protection security personnel at Lieber. All visitors to Belvoir must be prepared to show valid identification to enter the installation. Identification can include a DoD Common Access Card, or CAC; military retiree ID; DoD family member ID; or Fort Belvoir visitor’s pass.

Travelers and passengers without a valid ID card listed above must go to the Visitor Center at Tully Gate, weekdays, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. to get a visitor’s pass. After hours vetting will be completed at Lieber Gate. All visitors, 16 and older, must have a valid driver’s license, state ID card, or U.S. passport to get a Belvoir visitor’s pass. Non-Real ID-compliant driver’s licenses and ID cards marked, “Not for Federal Identification, Not for Federal Purposes, or Federal Limits May Apply” cannot be accepted as a sole source of identity and a second form of ID is needed. Acceptable forms of secondary identification are: valid U.S. passport, U.S. passport card, and original birth certificates. Social Security Cards are not valid, accepted IDs. For more information on installation access requirements and gate hours, visit home.army. mil/belvoir and look for Gate Information.

These D.O.G.S. don’t bite

Volunteers make a difference for Belvoir students

By Paul Lara Belvoir Eagle

here are DOGS prowling the halls. You’ll know it’s one by its markings – a big smile and a purple paw. These dogs aren’t predators, though. They’re some of the greatest helpers that Fort Belvoir Elementary has seen of late, as Watch D.O.G.S. stands for ‘Dads Of Great Students,’ and they encourage, engage and enlighten the students throughout the day. They greet kids getting off the bus, at breakfast in the cafeteria, and during morning announcements. That carries on through the day, as the WatchDOGS join students at recess, patrol the halls, and, while class is in session, check the perimeter for any security issues A2

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was an unexpected start, here. Karras, an Air Force master sergeant who works with DLA Energy, first volunteered for a shift, at the urging of his daughter, while he was stationed at Langley Air Force Base. When he PCSed to Belvoir in 2017, he noted the absence of the program, and approached the principals, but with a subsequent deployment, the program had to wait. The following year, Karras and his wife pitched the idea to the Photo by Paul Lara PTO, and, through Chris Peeters, with the Watch D.O.G.S., shares a high-five with a visiting preschooler numerous fund raisers, at Fort Belvoir Primary School, Monday. This was Peeters’ third time to participate in managed to collect the the program that brings a greater male presence to Fort Belvoir Elementary. more than $2,000 for all the T-shirts, stickers, paws and or opened doors. to enhance school security and supplies to drive the operation. The national organization reduce bullying. The organization Once there was a steady provides positive male role models invites fathers, grandfathers, uncles or other father figures to presence in both schools, Karras for the students, demonstrating, volunteer at their child’s/student’s by their presence, that education school. The Top DOG at Belvoir is important. It also provides See D.O.G.S., page A6 Elementary, Jason Karras, said it an extra set of eyes and ears A4

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HOUSING INFORMATION Compiled by USAG Fort Belvoir Public Affairs

Housing Apps: Resources for Army families By AMC Public Affairs Need to make a maintenance request for your military housing? You have options! Work orders can ON THE GO ACCESS be submitted in person at the housing office or via phone. For added convenience there are also apps and web portals for that.

operates an app or web portal to submit and travel maintenance requests. A few allow additional functions such as event notification or payment processing. Later this year, the Army plans to launch a web-based/mobile app for all service members, civilians and their spouses who live in Army government-managed housing, to include barracks. Residents will be able to submit and track work orders, and complete surveys about the timeliness, quality of work, and customer service for each work order.

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Need to Submit a Service Request? There’s an App for that! To access the various Army privatized housing apps and portals: Michaels: Download ActiveBuilding Resident App (Apple Store or Google Play) https://www.michaelscommunities.com/ Clark: Download ActiveBuilding Resident App (Apple Store or Google Play) www.clarkrealty.com to find the local community page. Balfour Beatty: Download RentCafe Resident App (Apple Store or Google Play) www.balfourbeattycommunities.com to find the local community page.

Corvias: www.corvias.com/ResPortal Hunt: Download RentCafe Resident App (Apple Store or Google Play) www.huntmilitarycommunities.com to find the local community page. Lincoln: www.lincolnmilitary.com LendLease: Download RentCafe Resident App (Apple Store or Google Play) www.lendlease.com to find the local community page. LEVELS OF ESCALATION

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CGSC grads challenged to become better leaders By Chris Erbe Defense Logistics Agency

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Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams, Defense Logistics Agency director, spoke to students at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff School, Fort Belvoir, Dec. 19. Seated, from left, Mark Hurley, supervisory professor; Marvin Nickels, deputy director, CGSC; Mike Bizer, supervisory professor.

t. Gen. Darrell K. Williams, Defense Logistics Agency director, delivered the commencement address to graduates of the fourmonth long Army Command and General Staff Officers Course at Fort Belvoir, Dec. 19. The class was comprised of 118 mid-career Army officers and one civilian from diverse professional military backgrounds. Mark Hurley, supervisory professor at the Command and General Staff School, introduced Williams by recounting his own experiences with DLA as an Army officer deployed overseas. “If you wear it, if you ingest it, if you build with it, if it’s a weapon system, or just about anything else – DLA touches you,” he said. “DLA is there on the front lines as a solutions-based, warfighter-focused organization.” Williams welcomed and thanked family members and faculty, then offered advice on life and leadership to the graduating students. “Once you’ve graduated from the Command and General Staff Officers Course, the Army will demand that you be better problem solvers and, more importantly, better leaders,” Williams said. “You will be expected to make the mental leap from leading at the tactical level to the higher level of competence demanded of field grade officers.” Williams touched on themes that served him well during his 36-year career, offering insights into character and integrity, personal commitment and pursuing tasks with urgency. His final take-away advice concerned taking care of troops. “If you take care of people, Graduates, faculty, family members and the mission will happen,” he supporters listen to commencement said. “Because, in the end, address at the Command and General with all the sophisticated Staff School graduation Dec. 19, Fort equipment, artificial Belvoir. intelligence and high-end electronics available to our military forces today, it always comes down to people, to you and those you lead – the American Soldier. He concluded by congratulating the students and thanking them for their service, both now and in the future. The Command and General Staff School at Belvoir is a satellite campus of the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kan. The curriculum prepares field-grade officers for leadership positions in Army, joint, multinational and interagency organizations executing unified land operations. DLA is the Defense Department’s combat support agency for worldwide logistics, supporting the U.S. military and global commands, as well as federal, state, local and international partners. DLA provides food; medical material; uniforms; construction equipment; fuel; and spare parts for military weapons systems, and manages an international network of 34 distribution centers.

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DTRA R&D director recognized as Presidential Rank Award recipient By Darnell Gardner Defense Threat Reduction Agency

primary science and technology program to develop capabilities that detect, deter and defeat foreign ceremony conducted chemical, biological, radiological, at the Defense Threat and nuclear weapons of mass Reduction Agency’s Fort destruction, and improvised threat Belvoir headquarters honored devices. Williams also is responsible the accomplishments of Dr. Rhys for the developing capabilities for Williams, DTRA’s director of U.S. forces to operate in WMD Research and Development, Dec. 9. environments. Vayl Oxford, DTRA director, Williams’ past and present presented the Presidential Rank successes span the entire counterAward to Williams during an WMD spectrum, and includes unveiling ceremony. Williams’ photo personally presenting and defending now joins those of previous DTRA multi-billion dollar R&D programs Presidential Award recipients on focused on foreign nuclear, chemical display at the headquarters building. Photo by Sunghee Chon and biological detection to the The Presidential Rank Award Vayl Oxford, director, Defense Threat Reduction Agency congratulates National Security Council, the Office program was established by the Dr. Rys Williams on his selection as a Presidential Rank Award recipient of Management and Budget, and Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 during a December ceremony. Williams is DTRA’s director of Research to Congressional authorization and to recognize select career members and Development. appropriation committees. of the Senior Executive Service. It Williams said after the event, “DTRA R&D agency and the federal government. He has was later extended to senior career employees programs are cutting edge, having national and proven himself as one of the nation’s premier, in senior-level scientific and professional international level impacts. These programs go-to research and development leaders for positions with a sustained record of enable DoD to address WMD and improvised countering weapons of mass destruction in exceptional professional, technical, or scientific threats across the full spectrum of possible the nation.” achievement recognized at a global level. scenarios – detection of an event before it Williams leads DTRA’s research, “Only five percent of career SES or SES development, test, and evaluation activities. He potentially happens, deterring an event from equivalents government-wide, are bestowed directs a geographically dispersed military and occurring, or in the unlikely event WMD or an with this prestigious honor,” said Oxford. improvised threat is used on the battlefield, civilian workforce of more than 450 engineers “As a meritorious rank recipient, Rhys that our forces have the ability to fight through and scientists, and executes an annual budget has demonstrated sustained exceptional performance, enhancing the mission of this the event and win.” of more than $1 billion. Williams leads DoD’s

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www.belvoireagleonline.com From D.O.G.S., page A1 introduced his dad to the whole school. Afterward, their picture gets added to the organization bulletin board. Pareja said the grass-roots campaigning even landed on her desk. “Kids leave notes about different things, and it touched me when I read a note from a little firstgrader who had written,

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A first-grader’s note to Margo Pareja, Fort Belvoir Primary School principal, lobbying for his dad to join the Watch D.O.G.S. Many dads and grandads have volunteered after demands from their young students. Both primary and upper schools still need more volunteers. noticed the kids became energized, and happy to be greeted by an energetic dad in the halls. Karras said a significant event each day is being present in the playground during recess, keeping an eye out for bullying or kids who are sitting alone. “I saw a kid who was by himself, and went to talk to him, and he said he was new to the school, so I went over to a group of kids playing, and said, ‘Hey, this is my buddy, Steve, and he’s new here – can he play with you guys?’” They obliged, and the new kid finally got a chance to meet new friends. “Once, I saw a couple kids hiding behind a bush, and when I asked what they were doing, they told me they were getting ready to escape. When I asked them what that meant, they showed me the hole in the playground fence right behind them.” He promptly reported the issue to the front desk. With only five male teachers in both schools, the WatchDOGS have brought fresh eyes, and willing assistance, according to Margo Pareja, Fort Belvoir Primary School principal. “We had basketball nets that were missing for the longest time, and our WatchDOGS, between the upper and primary school, came, got a ladder and fixed that for us. … But now, our kids are out there playing basketball all the time,” said Pareja. “It’s been hugely impactful in a positive way. The WatchDOG has a huge, purple paw that he wears, and he’s highfiving the kids when they come in the building, and it sets the tone

for the whole day.”

Shaun Chandler, and his son, Duncan, during morning announcements at Fort Belvoir Primary School. This was Chandler’s first time as a Watch D.O.G. on campus. The dogs also get three “Great Student” stickers they award spontaneously to students who are obeying rules and staying on task, and Pareja said the students get really excited by that. Shaun Chandler joined at his child’s insistence, and arrived for his first shift with his son at his side. After engaging with the volunteers in the halls and in the playground, Duncan told his dad he needed to volunteer. So, here he was, giving enthusiastic highfives with a big, purple paw in the cafeteria first thing on a Monday morning. Then, they went to the library to take part in morning announcements, where Duncan

at Fort Belvoir is so much more effective, because of the organization of the coordinators, and also the schedule created for each dad to support the teachers,” she said. “And, the Watch DOGS are stepping up to do a great job.” Petty Officer 1st Class Joey Budke said he was initially skeptical of the program, thinking it had a lot of moving parts trying to fill a lot of needs, so he sat on it a couple weeks. But, he kept remembering that one of his biggest goals in the Navy is to be a part of the local community. Since he was new to the area, and had not found something to invest in, he gave it a try. It was really interesting – it was FUN. A big part was being an example to the kids. Reaching out and saying hi,” said Budke. “After a teacher Jason Karras, Watch DOGS’ coordinator, gives a passed away, I was high-five to Fort Belvoir Primary School students on shift the next on the first day of class, Aug. 26. As the year day, and Jason progressed, students look forward to interactions with Watch D.O.G.S. in the halls and in their classes. alerted me about it. When I was with the kids at lunch, I ‘dear miss pareja, can my dad to had a chance to talk to them about be a watch dog please?’” and it was productive. It was more Tatjana Gainey, a counselor fulfilling than I thought it would at Belvoir Primary, said that’s a be,” he said. common start. Laurie Ligon, upper school lead “We’ve had a lot of WatchDOGS counselor, says the mere presence tell us, “Yeah, I was voluntold to of the WatchDOGS can change the do this by my child, so what is this atmosphere for the better. about?” “It’s more than helpful, it’s Gainey said a lot of thought necessary,” said Ligon. “Our male is put into each man’s strengths teachers have so many things to and where they could have a accomplish in the day, and the maximum impact. One of the WatchDOGS can really go where biggest needs was cafeteria patrol they’re needed, and that is beyond during lunch. helpful. I think it’s a program “With more than 1,000 kids every elementary school should coming for lunch, the front office have.” was stretched thin, and they In subsequent shifts, Budke urged me to have the WatchDOGS said he was aware that even help direct kids to the nurse, fleeting conversations can make a bathroom, etc. Since we started difference in a busy day. that, it’s been less chaotic and “That one high-five could make more easy-going,” said Gainey. a difference. That one Pokémon School administrators saw conversation – even though I know program’s path and worked with nothing about it – could make it the supervisory Top DOGS to a difference. I’m sold on it now – I improve it. According to Tiffany love it, and I’m fully behind it 100 Hagen, primary school music percent. It’s too bad I’m leaving teacher, in just its first year, in a couple years. Maybe this is WatchDOGS has transformed into something I can take with me to something very impressive. my next assignment.” “I’ve been at schools that have That is, after all, how the had the WatchDOGS program DOGS came to prowl on Fort before. But, I see the program Belvoir.

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Troop Command docs, nurses practice battlefield medicine during exercise

Photo by Terry J. Goodman

From left, Maj. Cody McDonald, an Army nurse and officer-in-charge of the AMCT3 team, and Capt. Misha R. Ownbey, examine a patient during the 102nd Forward Resuscitative Surgical Team’s field training exercise, Dec. 10 on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. By Terry J. Goodman Regional Health Command-Atlantic

ince January 2019, Army doctors and nurses assigned to the Fort Belvoir-Troop Command have been treating critically ill or injured patients at Oregon Health and Sciences University Hospital, in Portland, Ore., as part of a unique militarycivilian partnership between Army Medicine and OHSU, a Level 1 trauma center. The Army Military-Civilian Trauma Team Training, or AMCT3, a two-to-three-year program, is designed to give Army medical Soldiers exposure to more severe trauma and surgical patients than they typically experience in a military treatment facility. Ultimately, maintaining and, in some cases, improving those skills, the training will prepare them to deploy with forward medical units or combat support hospitals. The six AMCT3 Soldiers found themselves in the rain and muck at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Dec. 9-11, supporting

the 102nd Medical Detachment, Forward Resuscitative Surgical Team’s field training exercise. Operation ESCUDO JUNGLA tested their skills in a combat environment. During the exercise, the 102nd and AMCT3 Soldiers received multiple casualties suffering from minor injuries to life-threatening wounds. Because the program provides the medical and surgical experience necessary to treat those injured in battle, participating in exercises like this allows them to focus on being mission-ready and the importance of teamwork in an austere environment. “Just because I’m an officer doesn’t mean I can’t work,” said Wilcox, who began his Army career as an enlisted Soldier. “You see the NCOs and the enlisted on all the details and doing the extra work. I wanted to jump right in and help. You have to be cognizant that they are just as important as you. It’s not about rank or role out here. It’s the mission always. We’re a team.” According to Capt. Jason Muise, the 102nd Medical Detachment FRST commander, the phone call

from Maj. Cody McDonald, officerin-charge of the AMCT3 team, could not have come at a better time, as the unit was in short supply of medical personnel as a result of the transition from a forward surgical team to an FRST. McDonald and Muise looked at the positions and skills of the AMCT3 Soldiers and what the 102nd needed. Both thought it would be a good fit; providing the OSHU-based Soldiers with fieldtime and providing the new 102nd commander with the personnel to hold the unit’s first FTX since taking command Aug. 23. Muise said, as the 102nd continues its transition from an FST to an FRST, there have been some MTOE (Modification table of organization and equipment) changes, and those Soldiers have not arrived yet. “The AMCT3 team allowed us to start exercising as an FRST now, ahead of getting our organic personnel, said Muise, a former staff nurse at Madigan Army Medical Center.” The 102nd recently returned from a 9-month deployment to Syria in support of Inherent

Resolve where 21 Soldiers treated more than 600 surgical casualties, which, according to Muise, is unprecedented for an FRST. “Going to the field during this exercise is something that FSTs or FRSTs really don’t do in current operational environments like Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan,” Muise added. “They typically fall-in on hard-stand shelters with pre-positioned equipment.” That wasn’t the case with this exercise. Soldiers had to inventory, organize and load all the equipment necessary, to ensure mission accomplishment. They also had to set up tents to provide medical care for the wounded and shelter for themselves. Muise was impressed with how well the AMCT3 team assimilated with his Soldiers and said that this was a significant reason for the overall success of the exercise and the future readiness of all who participated. “I was surprised at how well they integrated with my team so quickly,” he said. “This speaks well of their professionalism as both medical officers and Soldiers.”

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Annual Health and Fitness Expo set for Jan.16 By Rick Musselman Belvoir Eagle

ommunity members committed to be active and fit in 2020 will have a chance to kick off the New Year in the right direction, when MWR hosts the annual Health and Fitness Expo, Jan. 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Specker Field House. The event, which draws hundreds of participants each year, gives everyone Photo by Rick Musselman who works, lives and plays on post a chance to learn about Belvoir community member, Andrea the benefits of cardiovascular Escobosa, left, learns about fitness fitness, discover the wide programs geared specifically for mothers range of exercise programs from Fit 4 Mom owner, Shannon Link, available to the community during the annual MWR Health and Fitness Expo. and participate in a variety of aerobic and strength-training demonstrations. The goal is to educate the community about sleep, nutrition and physical activity, said Charice Smith, Kawamura Human Performance Center fitness program specialist. Throughout the Fitness Expo, trainers and exhibitors will offer specialized exercise activities and information about the Civilian Health and Fitness Program, which is designed to empower employees to get fit during the work day by allowing three hours a week of commandapproved fitness time for six months. Eligible participants include all active-duty Soldiers, family members, retirees, DoD civilians and affiliated ID cardholders. For more information about the Expo, call Sports and Fitness at 703-805-4655 or visit Belvoir.armymwr.com.

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Make it your mission to save lives: Donate Blood Tuesday Service members, retirees, family members, federal employees and contractors on Fort Belvoir can support our military community by participating in the Armed Services Blood Program blood drive, Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the USO Warrior and Family Center, 5940 9th Street. For more information or to make an appointment to donate, visit militarydonor.com, sponsor code: USO. Walk-ins welcome. Blood donors must be 17 years old and older. Potential blood donors must weigh at least 116 pounds and been feeling well for at least three days prior. Those wanting to donate should bring a photo ID (military ID, driver’s license, etc.) and a list of foreign countries traveled to, including when, where and for how long.

Parents’ Night Out Back by popular demand is Parents’ Night Out. CYS offers child care for an affordable price of $25 per child, so parents can enjoy a special night out. Parents’ Night Out is offered on the 2nd Saturday of every month, 5-10 p.m. The next date is Saturday and you must register in advance. For more, call 703-805-5555.

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Newcomers’ Orientation is an opportunity to learn more about Fort Belvoir and the surrounding area, meet the Fort Belvoir leadership, and visit Community Partners’ information tables. Newcomers’ Orientation is the second Tuesday of every month (Jan. 14), 9 a.m.-noon at the Community Center. For more, call 571-231-7027/7026.

Lord Fairfax Silver Chapter, USAWOA The Lord Fairfax Silver Chapter, USAWOA will hold a chapter meeting in the Fort Belvoir Golf Course meeting room, Wednesday at 5 p.m. All active, Reserve, and retired warrant officers are invited to attend. For more, call 918-857-8338.

Wedding Fair and Bridal Show The Wedding Fair and Bridal Show is Feb. 29, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., featuring delectable tastings, stylish bridal fashion, and exciting music. Preview the hottest trends in table designs, flowers, cakes, linens, and more. Attendees will have a chance to win exclusive gifts throughout the event. The entry fee is $10. For more, call 703-780-0930.

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Tax Center Volunteers Needed The Fort Belvoir Legal Assistance Office needs volunteers to help prepare state and federal income taxes for the upcoming tax season. Volunteers will get training and a chance to help out the military community. Interested volunteers call Ralph Joyner, 703-805-4370.

Leisure Travel Services Leisure Travel Services is a one-stop shop for patrons looking for a weekend getaway, discounted tickets, promotional hotel rates, or a trip to far off lands. They offer vacation packages, reduced-rate tickets for Disney Parks, Kings Dominion, Six Flags, Busch Gardens, Baltimore Aquarium, Universal Studio, movie theaters, and more. LTS is located in the Community Center, 1200 Taylor Road. View a list of discounted tickets and travel options on Belvoir. armymwr.com. For more, call 703-805-3714.

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Belvoir youth athletes warm up with some wind sprints at the CYS House Basketball League Skills Evaluation Clinic, Dec. 14 at Specker Field House.

Youth athletes try out for House basketball teams By Rick Musselman Sports Editor

Hoopster sinks a shortrange bucket during an annual House Basketball League Skills Evaluation Clinic, Dec. 14 at Specker Field House.

ort Belvoir’s Child and Youth Services ushered in the 2019-20 House basketball season with a skills evaluation clinic, Dec. 14 at Specker Field House. More than 100 young athletes, ages 5-15, showcased their abilities for coaches, who are forming teams and establishing this year’s game schedule. The House basketball league is comprised of athletes who are learning the game and perfecting the skills needed to compete on the Barracudas squads in the Fairfax County Youth Basketball League, the next stage in Belvoir’s Youth Basketball Program. Four age divisions—5-6, 7-8, 9-11 and 12-15—are represented each year. “The house league is intended to teach

the fundamentals of the game and we also want to form our teams in a fair way,” said Jerry Arrington, CYS sports and fitness director. “We don’t want to stack teams where all the best players in the league are on one or two teams; it’s not fun on Saturdays for teams that might not be as good as others to play against the best squads there are. Learning and fun is what this is all about.” The players spent the three-hour evaluation session engaging in ball-handling, passing, shooting and defensive drills and wrapped up the clinic by applying those skills in scrimmage match ups. House league games are played Saturdays through April at Specker Field House. For information and game schedules, email Coach Alton Greene, alton.greene@bet.net or alton. greene@yahoo.com.

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Volunteers help Coast Guard monitor Potomac River communications

oast Guard Auxiliary volunteers help the Coast Guard perform many of its duties. For example, they stand radiocommunications watches at Coast Guard Stations around the country. “Auxiliarists like Al (Daniels) are valuable, force multipliers for us,” said Lt. David McConky, Station Washington commanding officer. “Their services such as radio-watch standing, even for just a few hours a month, free Coast Guard personnel to carry out other public safety duties and equipment maintenance.” Auxiliarists also teach boating safety classes; conduct free vessel safety checks; protect the environment; inspect shipping containers; check the condition of navigation aids; and provide food services to the Coast Guard and Auxiliary. The auxiliary marked its 80th anniversary this year. More info is available from join. cgaux.org. To join Flotilla 25-08, contact Ted Caliga, vice commander, johnbielli@gmail.com. Established by Congress in 1939, the 30,000 members of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary are Semper Paratus (Always Ready!). Photo by Christina Lambert, USCG Auxiliary Vessel safety checks, harbor patrols, safe Al Daniels, a member of Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 25-08 in Mount Vernon, is on radio watch at Coast boating courses, search and rescue, marine Guard Station Washington at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling. Volunteers monitor marine radio channels environmental protection are just a few of the and other communications devices for calls for help from boaters on the Potomac River. services provided by the Auxiliary.

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he Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 25-08 in Mount Vernon has released it’s 2020 Boating Safety Class schedule. Jack Crawford, flotilla commander, said, with days getting longer, now is the time to prepare for the new boating season. Virginia, Maryland, D.C., and many other states, require some form of certified boating safety training for operators of most powered boats and personal water craft, including jet skis. The one-day classes, are from 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., on the following Saturdays: Feb. 22, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20 and July 18 at the Washington Farm United Methodist Church, 3921 Old Mill Rd, Alexandria, 22309. “We also invite seasoned boaters who took the class many years ago to consider taking it again, to refresh themselves on boat handling and regulations; nautical ‘rules of the road;’ required equipment and other tips and practices to help prevent accidents,” Crawford said. To enroll in a class, contact Ted Caliga at johnbielli2@gmail.com. Newcomers and experienced boaters are also encouraged to explore the Coast Guard Auxiliary’s “Welcome to the Recreational Boating Safety Outreach Web Site,” for free boating safety tools and materials.

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Sports and Recreation Briefs Youth Sports Spring Registration Open Now

information, call 703-805-4655 or go online at Belvoir.armymwr.com.

Registration for Girls Softball, Spring Soccer, Little League Baseball, Track and Field and START Smart Sports (Baseball, Golf, Tennis and Soccer) is open now. Visit belvoir.armymwr.com for ages, season dates and costs. For more information, call Julie at 703-805-9138.

Max Mileage Cardio Program Sports and Fitness offers a free, 12-week cardio program where participants record their miles each day. Those who achieve 250 miles or more at the end of the 12week program will receive a T-shirt. The Program runs through March 29. Visit Belvoir.armymwr.com for a list of suggested goals based on skill level. Call 703-806-3100 for more information.

Health and Fitness Expo Sports and Fitness hosts their annual Health and Fitness Expo, Jan. 16, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The expo will be at Specker Field House with a wide variety of vendors and interactive displays to provide an overall health and wellness experience. Eligible participants include all active duty, retirees, DoD civilians and affiliated ID cardholders. For more

Liberty Mountain Ski Trips Enjoy winter fun by joining Outdoor Recreation for a Ski Trip to Liberty Mountain. Trip dates include Feb. 8 and 22. Round trip transportation fee is $25 per person. For more information, call 703-805-3081.

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Course 2020 Benyaurd Indoor Swimming Pool hosts an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Course, Feb. 28, 29, and May 1, 6, 7 and 8. Students must attend all classes to receive credit for the course. The fee is $370 and registration is open. For more, call 703805-2620 or go to belvoir.armymwr.com.

Instructors Wanted The Fort Belvoir Community Center is looking for people interested in instructing a class within MWR. All skills welcome: Dance, cooking, pottery, painting, DJ-ing, bartending, fishing, canoeing, etc. If interested, contact T’Erra Proctor, 703-805-3714.

Cosmic Bowling Enjoy Cosmic Bowling, Fridays, 9 p.m. - midnight midnig and Saturdays, 1 p.m. - midnight at the Bowling Center, 5975 Middleton Road. Cosmic Bowling is out of this world entertainment featuring music videos and

awesome effects lighting in an ultra-lounge atmosphere. Cost is $4 per game.

American Red Cross Lifeguard Class Benyaurd Indoor Pool offers the American Red Cross Lifeguard Classes for $315, which includes materials. For more, call 703-805-2620, or visit the aquatics page at Belvoir.armymwr.com.

Registration open 24/7 for Body Shop Access The Body Shop is accessible to registered Fort Belvoir community members 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Patrons wishing to utilize the facility after normal operating hours need to register their CAC at the Body Shop from 5:30 a.m. - 8 p.m., Monday - Friday, or 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday - Sunday. Registration is not necessary during normal operating hours. For more,, call 703-806-3100.

Personal Training Fort Belvoir Sports and Fitness offers weight management, high intensity, strength and conditioning, and functional training programs at the Kawamura Human Performance Center. They offer exercise prescriptions, body composition assessments, micro-fit assessments, functional movement system screens, and muscular endurance tests, as well as competitive rates for solo or group sessions. Pricing is at Belvoir.armymwr.com or call 703-806-4430.

Associate Passes Available at the Golf Club Fort Belvoir Golf Club is offering the Associate Pass Holder program to get many of the benefits of being a member of a golf club without the upfront costs involved. The Annual fee of $120 includes no initiation fees, no food and beverage minimums, annual gate pass, priority tee times, and participation in member events. For more, call 703-806-5878.

Readiness Program Fitness Classes Sports and Fitness offers free weekly fitness classes. Classes include Functional Fitness, C.O.R.E, Body Sculpt, Zumba, X-Fit, Indoor Cycle, and Turbo Tabata. Visit belvoir.armymwr.com for class descriptions and times. Eligible participants include all active-duty military, retirees, DoD civilian employees, and dependents. For more information, call 703-806-5093.

Music Lessons at the Community Center The Community Center, offers Guitar, Piano, and Drum Lessons on various dates and times during the week. Lessons are $95 for four 30-minute classes. Call the guitar instructor at 703-428-6868; the piano instructor at 571-317-4200; or the drum instructor at 703-855-8327, for availability information.

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