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Chief of Staff: Army needs biggest tech change since Vietnam

By Paul Lara Belvoir Eagle

s part of the Association of the U.S. Army’s breakfast series, the January event was held at the National Museum of the U.S. Army on Belvoir, Tuesday, with guest speaker Gen. James McConville, Army chief of staff. McConville laid out the vision that incremental changes are no longer sufficient to equip warfighters, and it is an inflection point for the Army not seen since Vietnam. McConville said that we built our modern army more than 40 years ago and that equipment is at its limits. “We are reaching our limits of technology and design that we developed back in the 1970s,” McConville said. “We can only add so much weight to our mechanized vehicles; we can only make our current helicopters fly so fast and so far; and conditions have changed. We recognize that we will be tested in all five domains: on land; in the air; on the sea; and in space and cyber, in the future. “We are taking a tactical pause in solicitation, we’re going to reset the requirements and the acquisition strategy and timeline; and then aggressively pursue the critical weapons systems we need in the future,” he said, noting the Army wants to fly and drive prototype systems before investing a large amount of money in buying them.

“Much of this change is happening right now. An example of transformational change is Integrated Visual Augmentation Systems. It’s like putting on a slightly larger pair of Oakley sunglasses with both nightvision and heads-up display,” he said. “In this device, our Soldiers can see a 3-D battle; they receive video from drones and other sources as they’re on the battlefield; they see their weapons sight for faster aiming and can shoot around corners or behind cover. “But, what I view as the most transformational concepts about this system is that you can use this to train in virtual reality. Think about it: you’re on your way to a real-world mission, and you can train with your team or squad, with simulated terrain with less time and fewer resources,” McConville said. “ … it’s an exciting time to be in the Army,” he said. “We aren’t looking for faster horses for our cavalry. We aren’t trying to fight the last fight better. We want to win the next fight. It’s going to take transformational change to get there, and it won’t happen with incremental improvements,” he said.

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Gen. James McConville, U.S. Army Chief of Staff, speaks at the AUSA breakfast at the National Museum of the U.S. Army, Tuesday. McConville said the Army is at an inflection point and must adopt transformational change to maintain combat superiority over the next 40 years.

Chapel community serves homeless, in honor of MLK By Paul Lara Belvoir Eagle

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Sara Astrow, from the Fort Belvoir Jewish Community, slices meatloaf at the Eleanor Kennedy homeless shelter. A2

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artin Luther King Jr. famously said, “The time is always right to do what is right.” And, that is just what four Fort Belvoir chapel communities did Sunday. On the eve of Martin Luther King Jr., Day, about a dozen volunteers from the Fort Belvoir Jewish community; the 8

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o’clock Protestant service; the Gospel service; and Chapel Next; gathered at the Eleanor U. Kennedy Shelter for the Homeless, to prepare and serve meals for more than 70 homeless men and women seeking refuge from a dangerously cold night. Sara Astrow, coordinator, Fort Belvoir Jewish Community, said the time was right. “Here it is, Martin Luther King weekend, and I thought, wouldn’t it be great to have the Jewish community and the gospel community work together to serve the homeless at the shelter that’s on Fort Belvoir? What a great community – in time of strife in the country – to come together as these two groups,” Astrow said. The group broke into teams to cook 30 pounds of meatloaf; prepare salads and roast 30 pounds of potatoes. See Chapel, page A3

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Army focuses on making installations top choice for military families By Kari Hawkins Army Materiel Command

uring an Army Housing Summit Jan. 14-16, senior Army leaders and privatized company executives met at Army Materiel Command headquarters to review the status of the Army housing portfolio and develop a strategy for long-term improvements across installations. The Army’s seven private housing companies, which have 50-year lease agreements through the Residential Communities Initiative, manage and maintain 87,000, or 98%, of Army Housing at 44 U.S. installations. The Army manages another 13,000 homes and 6,700 Soldier barracks at U.S. and overseas installations. “We need to be able to see ourselves, to have oversight of the conditions of our current housing inventory and of our projected inventory,” said Gen. Gus Perna, from Army Materiel Command. He is the top Army officer charged by the Army chief of staff with responsibility for Army Housing. “This is the first time (since implementation of privatized housing) that we have come together and had this holistic view across all Army installations. We need to drive this to our desired end-state,” Perna said. “This is not only about day-to-day living. It’s about what we want our installations to look like in 40 or 50 years.” The summit brought Army leadership and RCI company executives together via satellite with installation commanders to review progress and future strategies for housing at about 60 U.S. and overseas installations. The leaders reviewed each installation and

discussed current conditions of housing units; future plans for housing reinvestments; and policies, processes and practices that need to be addressed to ensure housing’s long-term viability. The summit also allowed Army leaders to identify challenges that are trending across multiple locations, like the cost of maintaining historic housing, fluctuations in Soldiers’ housing allowances and forecasting funding for preventive maintenance as housing units age. AMC, under Perna’s direction, took the lead for Army Housing in March, when the Installation Management Command became one of AMC’s major subordinate commands. Since then, numerous reforms and improvements have been made, including: quality inspections of all housing units; establishing 24/7 housing hotlines at every installation; quarterly resident town halls hosted by installation leadership; mobile apps for residents to submit and track work orders; a revised fee structure for private companies to better account for resident and Army leadership feedback; and developing a Resident Bill of Rights, expected to be signed later this month; among other reforms. In July, more than 25,000 residents provided input through a Resident Satisfaction Survey that gave the Army insight into housing experiences and further pinpointed issues that needed to be addressed. In addition, an Army Inspector General report yielded feedback to improve housing. The responsibility to ensure Army Housing is safe and secure belongs to AMC, IMCOM and See Installation, page A9

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From Chapel, page A1 the homeless each night, but, with churches lacking cooking facilities and showers for large groups, it eventually made the task impractical. In a 1999 interview, Kennedy said the Army was always there for them. “Whenever I think about the Kennedy Shelter history, there is never a time that I don’t think of the Army. The Army has played an important part in sheltering the homeless from the very beginning,” said Kennedy, noting that even before Fort Belvoir offered the site, they regularly offered cots and blankets to help the churches each year.

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A 1986 photo of the homeless shelter in the old Fort Belvoir water treatment building, just outside Tulley Gate, was later named in honor of Eleanor Kennedy, who was instrumental in creating permanent facilities to help the needy in Fairfax County. Astrow said the garrison commander pledged last fall to extend additional support to the shelter. “Col. Greenberg looked at the property, and is trying to get the Army Corps of Engineers and DPW to help clean up some of the property out back, and to find ways they can improve the facility.” Brandon Wright, a resident service specialist at the Kennedy Shelter, said they have to add additional staff during hypothermia season, when they take in anybody off the streets, to

save lives. Arlisa Moffatt-Scales, with the Belvoir Gospel service, smiled as she helped plate salads for the meal. “Giving back to the community is great – it gives you a great feeling to help out.” The shelter, sitting on Army land just outside Tulley Gate, has served the neediest in Fairfax County for 34 years. Eleanor Kennedy helped the local community create a permanent facility in the 80s. Back then, local churches rotated responsibility for sheltering

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Belvoir honors civil rights legend during annual Martin Luther King observance By Rick Musselman Belvoir Eagle

he Fort Belvoir Equal Opportunity Office hosted its annual Martin Luther King Jr., Birthday Observance, Jan. 15 at the Community Center, to recognize and promote societal diversity, tolerance and cooperation.

Remember! Celebrate! Act! The event, themed “Remember! Celebrate! Act!,” drew nearly 100 guests, which included representatives from mission partners from across the installation, and Col. Michael Greenberg, Fort Belvoir Garrison commander; and keynote speaker, Everett B. Ward, Ph.D., 35th general president, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Ward opened the celebration by introducing a short film highlighting King’s commitment to establishing equality among the races, and his struggles as he traveled through the South at the height of racial tensions in the U.S.

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Everett B. Ward, Ph.D., 35th general president, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., gets an appreciation award from Col. Michael Greenberg, Fort Belvoir Garrison commander, during EEO’s Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration at the Community Center, Jan. 15.

“It is an honor to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., with men and women of the armed services who, like Dr. King, truly understand and embrace what it means to give the ultimate sacrifice for the advancement and protection of American democracy,” Ward said. “I firmly believe that it’s critical that we

remind ourselves that the man we celebrate today—like other African Americans—experienced institutionalized racism, but made the conscious decision to place service before self.”

Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere “Dr. King said, ‘There comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe nor political, nor popular. But, he must take it because his conscience tells him it’s right,’” Ward continued. “Described as an extremist and an outside agitator, Dr. King made the conscious and courageous decision to fight injustice. Dr. King responded to his critics by saying that he was in Birmingham, Alabama, because injustice was there. ‘Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere,’ Dr. King said. The question today is, Are you willing to be an agitator for justice? To celebrate Dr. King, we must be willing to emulate to real legacy of Dr. King … 365 day of the year.” Greenberg closed the ceremony with brief remarks, thanked Ward for his insightful address and presented him with an appreciation award. “Dr. King would be so proud because you’re so inspirational in delivering his message,” Greenberg said. “ … It’s so inspirational to hear these stories about Dr. King and about history … and, it’s important.”

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Tax Center getting prepared to open February 11 By Rick Musselman Belvoir Eagle

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ith the tax season right around the corner, Belvoir is preparing to help active-duty Service members and their families make filing their taxes as painless and trouble-free as possible. The Tax Center, in the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, Bldg. 257, 9990 Belvoir Road, opens Feb. 11. Personnel there plan to offer services from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesdays through Thursdays, until April 15. Clients will be seen on a first-come, firstserved basis. However, only active-duty military, O3 and below in any branch, who work or live on Belvoir, and their family members are eligible to use the service, said Ralph Joyner, Belvoir Legal Assistance Office tax volunteer coordinator. He added the Tax Center’s success in processing hundreds of tax returns each year depends entirely on volunteers, most of whom have extensive finance experience. “It’s all volunteer run; we have 10 volunteers,” Joyner said. “We have some carry-overs from last season and a lot of our volunteers are retirees, themselves.”

The Tax Center will provide services to clients who have tax returns with the following: • W-2 (Wage) Income

• Education Credits • Itemized Deductions (state tax, real estate tax, personal property tax, mortgage interest, and charitable contributions) As in previous years, the Tax Center cannot provide tax services for people with rental properties or multiple stock sales. All clients need to be screened before their taxes are prepared, which ensures that prospective clients are eligible for service, and have all the needed documents. Screenings are conducted at the Tax Center on a walk-in basis during normal business hours. Once screening has been completed, clients get an appointment for that day, if available. If no same-day appointment is available, clients can return on any Tax Center duty day for service (as space is available). The number of appointments provided will be based on the number of volunteer preparers available that day.

Tax-filers need the following, printed documents with them when they visit the office. Electronic documents are not accepted. • Last year’s tax return • All income and deduction related documents • Proof of the client’s Social Security Number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number • A completed IRS Form 2848 (Power of Attorney); this is required if a married couple wishes to file a Married Filing Jointly return, and one spouse will not be present when tax services are performed • Proof of residency on Belvoir or a copy of current Permanent Change of Station orders reflecting that you work on Belvoir

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Living with co-workers and other leadership challenges for firefighters are usually taught how to deal with all those different people within the firehouse.”

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Fort Belvoir Firefighter/Medic John Christian, left; and Firefighter/Medic Tim Ginsmore at the graduation from Northern Virginia Fire and Rescue’s Leadership Development Institute, in October. By Paul Lara Belvoir Eagle

ou may have had an unpleasant office conversation with a co-worker you don’t get along with. At the end of the day, you go home and put it behind you, and hopefully reflect on how to better handle the situation the next day. But, what would it be like if you can’t go home, and instead have to share dinner and housing with that same co-worker? That is one of the unique leadership issues for Fort Belvoir firefighters. Proper leadership skills can help keep the emotional temperature down in the firehouse, according to Shane Crutcher, Belvoir’s chief of Fire and Emergency Services. He said the professionals on his team are well-skilled and prepared for whatever faces them on the job. To help train team members on how to be an effective leader in the firehouse, Crutcher turns to the Leesburg-based Northern Virginia Fire & Rescue Leadership Development Institute. LDI helps them deal with issues never broached in firefighting school, such as labor management challenges; dealing with the public; personal challenges with employees that overlap or come into the workplace; and how to coach and mentor team members. Two firefighter/medics, Timothy Ginsmore and John Christian, recently underwent the difficult week-long training on managing vs. leading. “One thing the fire department is good about is teaching how to put fires out, and how to lead a team to put fires out. But, not how to put a fire out in the firehouse, and the crew dynamics of it,” said Ginsmore. “You can have a first-year rookie come out and put him in the front seat and put him into a burning building and lead the people through the burning building – that’s easy. But coming to THIS burning building,” - as he gestures to the firehouse around us – “we live here more than we do with our wives and children. You learn how to deal with your wife and children in unique ways, but we never think about or

“Five months, three weeks - that’s how much time a firefighter spends here,” said Crutcher. “They spend more time at work than at home. Which means, when you walk into any fire station, while it looks like any other building on post – to us, it’s home. It’s our second home.” Crutcher said while there are many professions that work around the clock, there’s no others on Belvoir that work 48 hours straight. “Their office is a fire truck, but their dinner table is shared. There’s not many places in the station you can go, to not be part of that dynamic,” he said. Crutcher added there’s no room for resentments or grudges. “We don’t have the luxury of not talking to each other after a rough day. In a minute, when the tones go off, that goes out the window. That angst can’t exist on the way to a call,” he said. Crutcher, who leads the 116 members of FBFES, said that presents unique leadership challenges.

Leader or follower? Both? “Leadership is not a job or position; there’s leadership from the newest firefighter to the most tenured chief. That ability to influence others is there. In some ways, we become a cornerstone for the garrison, because that continuity and constant public interaction makes these first responders highly visible,” Crutcher said. He explained how followers are sometimes the best leaders. “Today, (Ginsmore) could be riding back seat on the rescue truck. Tomorrow, he could be riding out as the company officer on the engine. Imagine the dynamic of how you have to perform from one day to the next. One day, he’s listening to two other people, in the back seat with one sole focus. Tomorrow, he’s responsible for a $750,000 fire truck and three other bodies,” he said. “My job is about 5% manager and fire chief, and about 95% coach,” Crutcher said. “Coaching is about encouraging; challenging; empowering; to get the absolute best of any individual. Crutcher points out that leading is complex, and begins with listening – not to figure out what you’re going to say next, but listen to what the person is saying, and having a real conversation. That is something that firefighter Christian took to heart during the long days at LDI. “What they helped instill in us is that a manager can tell somebody to do something, whether they’re citing a policy or ‘I told you so,’ to make them carry out a task; but a leader can get the buy-in and better their employees and foster an environment where they want to do the job the way they’re supposed to. We received great ideas to help us learn crew dynamics and how to be a leader for different kinds of people. Instead of making a crew adapt to you, you learn to adapt to different members of your crew,” said Christian. Ginsmore reflected that true communication – not just talking – will make him a better

team member. “I am that passionate person who will stand up and debate and argue my way every single time. This class taught me a lot of inner reflection, and realizing that the way I talk to people has to change to get that buy-in, and actually I think that I have already started utilizing that with certain people I work with, when we don’t see eye-to-eye. I think we can start moving forward now.” Ginsmore said observing body language is just as important as what you say. “My captain has a saying, ‘you’re not wrong’ (instead of saying ‘you’re not right.’) I realized I needed to change the way I am, in order to lead a lot of these people. As conversations get heated, now I realize that it’s okay, but I have to recognize the signs that communication is going south, quickly, and I’m working on that.” Christian said there were hours of personal, quite uncomfortable, one-on-one scenarios with the instructors having realistic conversations that you could have in the station. They were taught how best to choose their medium, environment and tone of voice. “Everybody’s perspective is different,” Christian said. “It’s vital to establish yourself as somebody who can be trusted to have an honest conversation. I think that goes a long way to people sharing their perspective with you, instead of grumbling and being angry. If you’re not someone they can approach, then you’ll never know you had a much bigger impact on their day than you think you did.” Both graduates were quick to point out that the long days and nights at LDI have changed them, and hopefully, the department, for the better. For more information on the Northern Virginia Fire and Rescue Leadership Development Institute: www.nvfrldi.org

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Col. Michael Greenberg, Belvoir Garrison commander, met with mission-partner agencies and community partners at a luncheon at the Officers’ Club, Tuesday.

Discussions included the increased security posture at the gates; supporting cyber training and education in the region.

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ommissary shoppers worldwide can now describe their own shopping experience when they fill out Defense Commissary Agency’s updated “ForeSee” customer experience survey. “Open-ended questions give customers an opportunity to provide feedback using their own words, and this often provides key information we may not have considered before,” said Karl Crosson, the agency’s statistician. The three new questions were added a month ago and appear at the end of the survey. They ask customers to tell DeCA what they liked most about their recent shopping experience; share what improvements they would like to see in their store and; if they select “once every few months or less often,” explain why they don’t shop more frequently. “We want to hear about the customer’s whole experience,” said Mary Michael, chief of the agency’s business analytics team. “Not just what they liked, but what they would like us to do better.” Last summer, DeCA rolled out ForeSee, replacing a SurveyMonkey receipt survey previously used at all commissaries. Through ForeSee, the agency accesses more frequent customer feedback and identifies areas to

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Mentors needed The Wounded Warrior Mentor Program is recruiting volunteer mentors who can spend three to five hours a month mentoring Service members. Mentors serve as battle buddies for Service members facing Medical Evaluation Boards, due to injuries or illnesses. Interested mentors should contact Dennis Gauci, djgauci@ verizon.net. For more information, visit wwmp.us.

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FVAP workshop Mission partner voting officers and unit voting officers are invited to a Federal Voting Assistance Workshop, 9 a.m., Feb. 18, in the SHARP building, 1099 Hannah Lane. To register or get more info, call Stephan Patterson, 703-805-1061; or Kurtis Schell, 703-428-7614.

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The Army Medical Command established a Housing Environmental Health Response Registry to help address health or safety concerns of Army housÂŹing residents. Anyone interested in enrolling in the registry can call the toll-free hotline 24 hours a day to have quesÂŹtions answered at 800-984-8523.

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Community members participate in a workout during the 2020 MWR Health and Fitness Expo, Jan. 16 at Specker Field House.

Fitness Expo 2020 draws big crowd By Rick Musselman Belvoir Eagle

undreds of community members showed their dedication to staying active and fit in 2020 by attending the annual MWR Health and Fitness Expo, Jan. 16 at Specker Field House. The event, which draws huge turnouts each year, gives everyone who works, lives and plays on post a chance to learn about the benefits of cardiovascular fitness and discover the range of exercise programs available. “Our goal is to educate the Fort Belvoir Garrison and community about sleep, nutrition and physical activity,” said Charice Smith, Kawamura Human Performance Center fitness program specialist. “We also want to provide participants with wellness strategies to improve their spirituality, mental health, finances and overall safety.” Throughout the Expo, some 50 exhibitors offered specialized exercise plans, nutritional products, and information and advice about fats, cholesterol, salts and dietary supplements. They also showed everything from ways of improving diet to minimizing

cardiovascular disease and obesity. Attendees could also sign up for the Civilian Health and Fitness Program, a program that Personnel assigned to USALSA, from left, Maj. Mike Davis, Maj. Barbara empowers people Kerrane, Col. Leslie Rowley, and Maj. Ryan Krohn, check out the Potomac River Running Store booth during the 2020 MWR Health and to get fit during the workday by allowing Fitness Expo, Jan. 16. three hours a week of command-approved fitness time for six months. For more information about the MWR The event, once again, proved to be positive Health and Fitness Expo, contact: and educational.  Charice Smith at charice.m.smith.naf@ “I came to this event last year and I really mail.mil or call 703-805-4430. like it; there’s so much to see,” said Amanda Sargeant. “There’s so many vendors that I’ve For more information about exercise wanted to reach out to and it’s so convenient—I and fitness programs on post, call: live in Alexandria and I come here to work out.” “I come to the Expo every year,” added  Sports and Fitness, 703-805-4655 Caroline Arevalo, who attended with her  Graves Fitness Center, 703-806-5368 2-year-old granddaughter, Sofia McNally. “I like all the vendors and that you can get  Body Shop, 703-806-3100 or so much information about all the health organizations on Belvoir. It really makes you  Visit belvoir.armymwr.com want to get into fitness more and they have so much information on nutrition and health.”

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little known, little used program may be a ticket to a healthier you. And, Uncle Sam will pay civilian employees for working out, up to three hours a week, for six months. The Commander’s Civilian Health and Fitness Policy outlines the requirements for civilian workers to take advantage of paid time off to jump start their workouts and begin an exercise program that gives civilians who work, live and play on post a chance to get into better physical shape. According to Karen Shepherd, fitness facility manager at Belvoir’s Kawamura Human Performance Center, the Civilian Health and Fitness Program is designed to empower people to get fit during the work day, with three hours of command-approved fitness time per week for six months.

Get healthy “This program was designed to help the workforce adopt and maintain healthy behaviors,” she said. “The workforce can engage voluntarily in an exercise program of their choice to help improve their physical fitness and general health and to develop and maintain cardio-respiratory fitness, body composition, flexibility, muscular strength and endurance.” “MWR’s Civilian Health and Fitness Program empowers you to get fit during your work day,” added Charice Smith, KHPC fitness program specialist. “It’s great for beginners and cost-free. There’s no excuse not to give it a try. Plus, Sports and Fitness offers a wide-range of authorized activities, from group exercise classes and water fitness, to weight training. Participants can find the exercise routine that works for them.

Who’s eligible? All regular full- and part-time Appropriated-Fund and Non-Appropriated Fund civilian personnel assigned to the Belvoir Garrison can participate in the Civilian Health and Fitness Program, Smith said. Employees already engaged in a formal physical exercise program as a requirement of their occupation (for example, firefighter) may not participate in the program. This policy does not apply to contractors. Employees of partner organizations can participate, with supervisory approval. “Army civilian employees are encouraged to engage in a regular program of exercise and in other

positive health habits,” Smith said. “On a one-time basis, an employee may be authorized those three hours of administrative leave per week to participate in a commandsponsored physical exercise training and education program for six months from the start of the program. The three hours of administrative leave are limited to one hour per duty day. The six-month participation time may not be extended, even if the employee Photos by Rick Musselman fails to use all of his Community members work out on treadmills at Graves Fitness Center. or her administrative MWR’s Civilian Health and Fitness Program offers an array of exercises leave in any given that allows civilians to get into shape during the workday. week. Employees are encouraged to continue a personal fitness program after completing the program to sustain their overall health and wellness.” The program also gives employees a number of choices, in terms of when they fulfill the program’s requirements. “These one-hour increments may be taken at the end of the duty day, at the beginning of the duty day, or added to the approved 30-minute lunch period to enable a 90-minute, mid-day workout block,” Smith said. “Employees may not adjust lunch periods to take 90 minutes at the beginning or end of the duty day.” Shepherd stressed that prospective participants should consult with their personal physician before

Yogalates class is an approved activity in the Civilian Health and Fitness Program.

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Workouts, more MWR Sports and Fitness offers a range of authorized activities, including walking; jogging; running, outside or on a treadmill; fun walks and runs; using cardio equipment; elliptical/recumbent cycle/stepper; weight lifting; open gym activities; basketball or volleyball; fitness classes and workshops, racquetball and water fitness (through the Aquatics Program). According to the policy, MWR Sports and Fitness specialists administer, track and document the program. The start date for the six-month cycle is the date staff-member approval is received. Members may only participate one time. One fitness staff member will be appointed as a liaison to each participant to orient participants on cardio; stretching; machine; free weight and cable crossovers and provide guidance and motivation throughout the program. Dietetic professionals also provide nutritional guidance. Punch cards will be issued for free aerobics classes; bike rentals; water aerobics and pool passes. Participants who record perfect attendance for a month may qualify for an extra punch card. Participants also get a health promotion program packet that includes health education information, goal tracking, a log book and prescriptive workouts. employee and his or her supervisor The employ must enter into a written agreement and the participant must complete the enrollment packet obtained from the Sports and Fitness Civilian Health and Fitness program. Enrollment and medical-clearance forms are available at online at belvoir.armymwr.com. Employees can register under RecTrac and scan in when working out. The RecTrac database will be used to track participation upon superv supervisor’s request. Members who do not use the time to work out may be removed from the program. For more information on Civilian Health and Fitness Program contact the Fitness Program Specialist Team, 703-806-4430 or 4659 or visit belvoir.armymwr.com/ programs/fitness-facilities.

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Sports and Recreation Briefs Youth Sports spring registration open

Adult recreational volleyball Eligible people, 18 and older, are invited to play adult recreational volleyball Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and Sunday, 2-5 p.m., at Wells Field House. For more, email Sam Noory at Sam. noory.civ@mail.mil.

Registration for girls softball; spring soccer; Little League baseball; track and field and START Smart Sports (baseball, golf, tennis, soccer) is open. Visit belvoir.armymwr.com for ages, season dates and costs. For more information, call Julie, 703-805-9138.

Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Course

Youth Sports open enrollment Youth Sports and Fitness offers year-round sports for children, ages 3-17. Registration can be completed online on WebTrac or at Parent Central Services. To use WebTrac, the child must be registered with Parent Central Services. For more, call Youth Sports and Fitness at 703-805-9138.

Max Mileage cardio Sports and Fitness offers a free cardio program where participants record their miles each day. Those who achieve 250 miles or more at the end of the program get 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.

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

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 get credit for the course. The fee is $370 and registration is open. For more, call 703-805-2620 or go to belvoir. armymwr.com.

Equipment orientation Graves Fitness Center staff holds an Equipment Orientation at 1 p.m. the last Monday of every month. Participants learn to properly use each machine and get the most out of their workout. The program is open to all patrons eligible to use Graves Fitness Center and who are at least 16 years old. Registration opens at the start of each month. Call 703-806-5368 for more.

Pro golf lessons From beginner to avid golfer, the Fort Belvoir Golf Club staff will customize your individual program to maximize your

golf experience. The Golf Club offers experienced PGA Class “A” golf Instruction to help you in all parts of the game, including club fitting, full swing, chipping, pitching, sand, and strategy. Contact the Golf Club, 703-806-5878.

Archery Class Mondays, Outdoor Recreation offers an Introduction to Archery Class, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Minimum age is 6 years old. Students must be in the classroom by 5:20 p.m. for a safety briefing. Registration opens at 4:45 p.m. Cost is $3-$7, depending on your status. For more, call 703-805-3081.

Personal Training Sports and Fitness offers weight management, high-intensity strength conditioning, and functional training programs at Kawamura Human Performance Center. The staff is certified to help and educate patrons on reaching fitness goals. Prices are online at belvoir. armymwr.com or call KHPC at 703-806-4430.

Mulligan Mondays at the Golf Club Swing by the Fort Belvoir Golf Club, Mondays, to enjoy discounted rates on green, cart and walking fees. Top off your round of golf at Niblick’s Grill, which is sure to serve up dinner and drinks that are up to par. For more, call 703-806-5878.

Stroller Walking Group Join ACS and other Belvoir community

parents for their Stroller Walking Group at Pullen Field. The group will meet Friday, 10 a.m. The Stroller Walking Group is an incredible way to socialize while providing a good source of exercise. This group is open to active-duty military, retirees, their Families, DoD civilian employees, and contractors. For more info, call 571-231-7028.

Water Aerobics – Winter Schedule The schedule of water aerobics classes until May 22 is: Deep Water Classes, 6-6:55 a.m. Monday and Friday; Shallow Water Classes, 9-9:55 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Classes are $5 per session and no registration is required. For more, call Benyaurd Indoor Pool at 703-805-2620.

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 and Saturdays, 1 p.m. - midnight at the Bowling Center, located at 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.

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