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like DTRA and Merck; international partners in North America, Europe and Africa; and non-governmental and international organizations. The World Health Organization describes EVD as a rare, but severe, hemorrhagic fever. EVD has killed thousands over the course of outbreaks, primarily in sub-Saharan Africa, since it first appeared in the 1970s. DTRA, a Defense Photo by Senior Airman Megan Munoz Department combat support Staff Sgt. Lee Nembhard, an aeromedical evacuation technician assigned to the 375th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron from Scott Air Force Base, Ill., straps agency, began its work a simulated Ebola patient to a litter during a training exercise at Joint Base on the vaccine in 2014 Charleston, S.C. during an especially deadly outbreak in West Africa. the announcement of the U.S. By Darnell Gardner The outbreak made clear the Food and Drug Administration’s Defense Threat Reduction Agency danger EVD posed to U.S. national approval of a vaccine, last month. security interests abroad, and to he team of researchers The vaccine’s approval the U.S. domestic population in and program managers represents the culmination of the event of a pandemic. DTRA at the Defense Threat nearly two decades of efforts coordinated a series of investment Reduction Agency that has by a host of teams from across efforts and partnerships to deliver worked to counter the threat of the public and private sectors, a baseline platform for a viable the Ebola Virus Disease welcomed
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vaccine to mitigate the spread of the deadly disease. “We exercised our ability to develop partnerships for a relevant need, which was critical in transitioning medical countermeasures to our advanced developers at the speed of relevancy,” said Army Maj. Jeffrey Froude, DTRA’s program manager for the EVD Vaccine. After several years of coordinated research and development efforts by a coalition of partners, the promising vaccine candidate transitioned to next-level partners Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority and Merck for more advanced human clinical trials and product manufacturing of the vaccine. “This vaccine’s rapid progress is a testament to the power of partnerships among government agencies and with the private sector,” said Rick Bright, BARDA director.
Belvoir doctor earns award for medical, academic leadership By Marlon Martin Army Medical Command he Army Surgeon General selected Col. Mohammad Naeem to receive the Maj. Gen. Lewis Aspey Mologne Award, which recognizes an Army physician who exhibits a balance between military medicine and academic leadership on a national level. Naeem serves as the diagnostic radiologist and officer-in-charge of Belvoir Hospital’s Radiology Strategic Operations and Emergency Response Team. Maj. Gen. Telita Crosland, deputy surgeon general, Office of the Surgeon General, presented the award to Naeem among a
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select group of Army physicians who were also honored for their commitment to excellence in support of Army Medicine. This prestigious award is named after one of the first West Point graduates allowed to attend medical school, who served for 34 years. Earning this distinction is quite significant to Naeem, who claimed this distinction has historically been awarded to trauma surgeons, critical care doctors, emergency physicians and pediatric surgeons, to name a few. According to Naeem, the efforts of these medical and surgical specialties are more visible than radiology A4
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and pathology surgeons, who often operate in extremely arduous conditions. Most people may not know or fully understand the vital role played by these skilled physicians who have little or no patient contact. “To the best of my knowledge, I am the first radiologist to have received this highest military academic honor,” Naeem said. “I sincerely hope that seeing the possibility of a radiologist winning this most prestigious award will motivate and encourage physicians in these support roles and specialties that they, too, can win these honors, as long as they are steadfast and zealous in their pursuit.” A7
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Maj. Gen. Telita Crosland, deputy surgeon general, Office of the U.S. Army Surgeon General, presented the 2019 Maj. Gen. Lewis Aspey Mologne Award for Military Academic Excellence to Col. (Dr.) Mohammad Naeem, the diagnostic radiologist and OIC of Belvoir Hospital’s Radiology Strategic Operations and Emergency Response Team. B1
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SAVE THE DATE – QUARTERLY TOWN HALL Whenever your next military move is, Service members and Families can plan ahead and explore housing options at their new duty station with the Army’s official Housing website. The Army Housing Online User Services (AHOUS) website is the single-point-of-entry for all Army housing information. With AHOUS, Soldiers and Families can search for information about privatized housing, off post rentals — apartments, houses, condominiums or other types—at or near military bases worldwide. AHOUS includes detailed reference information and quick links for Army installations all over the world.
Maj. Gen. Omar Jones, JFHQ-NCR/MDW commanding general, and Col. Michael Greenberg, USAG Fort Belvoir commander host the next Quarterly Town Hall, 6:30 p.m., Feb. 10 in Thurman Auditorium.
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IMCOM gets new commanding general has served as acting commanding general since August. Perna thanked McGuire for his work as interim commander. McGuire will now return to his role as IMCOM deputy commanding general. “Maj. Gen. McGuire, your leadership belongs in a book as an example for all of us,” Perna said. “Over the past five months, you have demonstrated personal, moral and physical courage. You are a remarkable leader and it is my honor to serve with you every day.” Perna spoke about his confidence in Gabram as IMCOM’s next CG. “Lieutenant General Gabram is a great Army leader, and IMCOM is a great Army team,” said Perna. “I feel confident that general Gabram will take IMCOM’s work to the next level. My one-word piece of advice to him during the passing of the colors was ‘press’.” Perna pointed out the Army chief of staff’s No. 1 priority is people. “The chief believes that if we take care of Soldiers, Families and civilians, our Army will remain strong for the long term. IMCOM is the quarterback of that solution.” Perna continued, “In his new role, Gabram will lead the organization responsible for the safety, care and Photo by Brittany Nelson morale of over 1 million Soldiers and their Families. This IMCOM’s Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Douglas Gabram, speaks during his assumption of is one of the Army’s most sacred responsibilities.” command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Jan. 22. Gabram mentioned he is prepared to take command and support all the command does to help the Army. By Brittany Nelson “I look forward to taking on our mission of serving and supporting Installation Management Command Soldiers, civilians and Families and strengthening the readiness of our Army,” said Gabram. t. Gen. Douglas Gabram assumed command of U.S. Army Before assuming command, Gabram was the director for Test at the Installation Management Command Jan. 22 at Joint Base San Missile Defense Agency at Redstone Arsenal, Ala.; and served as U.S. Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. Gen. Gus Perna, Army Materiel Army Aviation and Missile Command’s commanding general. Command’s commanding general, promoted Gabram in a private As part of the Army Installation Management Reform Initiative, a ceremony before the assumption of command. year ago, the Secretary of the Army decided to realign IMCOM to Army Gabram assumed command from Maj. Gen. Timothy McGuire who Materiel Command as a major subordinate command.
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Michelle Downey, Department of Labor facilitator, left, listens to a transitioning Service members prior to retirement at Barden Education Center, Jan. 28. The Transition Assistance Program teaches employment options and planning strategies before leaving the service.
very Service member will eventually leave the military. Last fiscal year, more than 21,000 Service members in Virginia left the armed forces. Most of them will pursue careers in the civilian workforce. DoD SkillBridge and the Army Career Skills Program helps make that transition as seamless as possible, by connecting Service members with valuable civilian work experience. The opportunity offers no-cost training in specific industries, according to a transition services specialist with Soldier for Life-Transition Assistance Program. Matthew Passmore, with SFL-TAP, said there are plenty of opportunities in the greater National Capital Region, with companies offering free training, in programs that last from six to 20 weeks, depending on the occupation. “It’s a fantastic program that is tied into SFL-TAP, and helps them meet all types of endeavors. The nice thing about SkillBridge is they have the opportunity, while still in uniform, to do this on-the-job training, or complete See next page
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www.belvoireagleonline.com a job-training program, which might set them up for a specific job before even getting out of the service,” he said. Transitioning Service members must first complete mandatory SFLTAP programs before they can enroll in any of the available training or internship opportunities. Passmore said completing those programs as early as possible gives people time to be set up for success. For retirees, the soonest they can access internship programs is 24 months before retiring, while the soonest someone separating can participate in SFLTAP is 18 months. “The sooner, the better, Passmore said. “Last-minute plans lead to last-minute results and will increase stress levels about what the future has in store.”
Separation Anxiety Anxiety is understandable for anyone preparing to separate from the military. The Army is, for many, their first job. Or, they’ve been in so long it’s a major part of their identity. There are so many factors that go into the transition process, outside of just employment, and Passmore said the Belvoir’s SFL-TAP office is connected with critical support agencies. “At Fort Belvoir, our center provides a one-stop shop,” said Passmore. “We’ve got two different Veterans service organizations, AMVETS and VFW, which can provide those Service members with disability claims. We’ve got a team of VA benefit advisers that can assist you with questions about education benefits and housing. We have our Career Skills Program manager that can help out, in addition to job fairs we host. Soldiers here have a leg up because of all the resources we provide. “We really do push Service members to start preparing as soon as they’re eligible. There’s a lot of people who have to stop and figure out ‘what do I want to do now?’ Reaching the answer takes time, and going through this program early enough, with all the different resources we have to provide, gives them ample time to sketch out Plan A through Plan Z. It gives them the confidence to begin executing those plans. You get started sooner, as they go through the TAP process, they start to have confidence build in the realization that they have numerous opportunities with CSP,” he said.
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Pick your own company SkillBridge is not limited to particular companies, however. If a separating Service member has a relationship with company, Rahat Mehmood, with the Army Skills Career Program, said they can provide that person with the paperwork for the company to complete. This creates a win-win for both parties. The transitioning Service member can train for a specific job at no cost to the company, since the Service member is still being paid by the government. According to Mehmood, companies end up hiring more than 90% of Service members who use this arrangement.
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Belvoir pre-schoolers and their parents start the day with some fun and make-believe at an ACS Play Morning, Friday at Specker Field House.
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early 100 pre-kindergarten age children and their parents gathered at Specker Field House, Friday to enjoy a couple hours of learning, make-believe and good, old-fashioned fun during Army Community Service’s Play Morning. Sponsored by the Belvoir Family Advocacy Program, Play Morning is a free, bimonthly gathering for active-duty, retired military and DoD civilian parents and children, ages 5 and younger, that includes social interaction and structured play. Children participate in crafts, story time, play and music, while under the supervision of their parents. “It’s an opportunity for parents to meet other parents and network and socialize, and the kids can interact with other kids,” said Brianna Crawford, FAP support assistant. “We
have crafts, music free play and story time. It’s really a popular event; on average, we have about 100 participants.” After a quick stop at the sign-in table, the children dispersed in all directions to visit some 20 fun stations, including hopscotch mats; building blocks and fort-building materials; miniature basketball hoops; tea parties with make-believe snacks; stuffed animals; hula-hoops; cars and wagons, and a variety of games. A highlight of the toy selection was a fully appointed kitchen, where the kids could load up shopping carts from cupboards stocked with cups, plates and flatware to prepare “meals” they shared with their parents. According to the parents, the event was yet another rousing success. “The kids love it and they really look forward to it,” said Elizabeth Laborce, who attended Play Morning with her daughters, Ana and Ariella. “It’s really good for moms, too, but the kids get a chance to be with other kids, especially because they don’t go to school yet. I enjoy it because there are a lot of other women here. We don’t get to see each other often, because we’re at home. It’s awesome getting together like this.” “We’ve been here three or four times, now, and I love it; I think the program’s awesome,” added Janay Bullard, who came out with her daughter, Aria. “It’s great for Aria, with all the arts and crafts. I brought my
Samuel Albahari enjoys a tea party with daughters, Ava, center; and Olivia during an ACS Play Morning, Friday at Specker Field House.
Aria Bullard shares her “breakfast” with Mom, Janay, during ACS Play Morning, Friday at Specker Field House. older kids here, last year, before they went to kindergarten and they loved it.” “We come almost every Friday, and it’s great, especially in the wintertime when the kids can’t really go outside,” said Julie Wallace, who enjoyed the Play Morning with her son, Ronan. Upcoming Play Morning dates are Feb. 7 and 21; March 6 and 20; April 3 and 17; May 1, 15 and 29; and June 12. Play Morning does not meet on days that Fairfax County Schools are closed. If schools are closed due to weather, Play Morning is canceled.
To register for ACS Play Morning, call 571-231-7028 For more information about Play Morning and other ACS family events, call 571-231-7001 or visit belvoir.armymwr.com
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Keep healthy throughout flu season nationwide this season. Despite the increase in activity, MHS is prepared to sustain the health of Service members and their families. All military personnel are required to be immunized against the flu annually. “Immunization is important, given that military personnel live and work in close proximity with other members of the community,” said Navy Cmdr. Shawn Clausen of AFHSD’s Epidemiology and Analysis Photo by Navy Seaman Apprentice Angel Thuy Jaskuloski section. Navy Hospital Corpsman Kenny Liu, from San Jose, assigned While involvement in patientto USS Gerald R. Ford’s medical department, prepares a flucare activities and participation vaccination needle in the ship’s hangar bay. in large gatherings increases the risk of infection, early data and By Military Health System discussions with the CDC show that the risk Communications Office among military members and the general population appears to be similar. To get ahead nfluenza can affect anyone. Current trends of this risk, the Defense Department has show an increase in flu activity at the already distributed more than 3.3 million doses season’s halfway point. While it’s too early to determine the flu’s overall severity this year, of influenza vaccine throughout the military. As of Jan. 16, about 90 percent of all Service the Military Health System is ready to protect members have been vaccinated. the armed forces and their loved ones from Vaccination is recommended for military the flu. members and their loved ones, according The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found an elevated level of to Janet Brunader, a research nurse in the influenza activity earlier in the season than Vaccine Safety & Evaluation section of the typically observed around this time. As of Jan. 16, Defense Health Agency’s Immunization the CDC estimates there have been about 4,800 Healthcare Division. flu-related deaths and 87,000 hospitalizations “The good news is that, although seasonal
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influenza vaccine is not always a perfect match, it is still the best way to provide protection against influenza disease,” she said. Brunader suggests that everyone 6 months or older get a flu shot each year in the fall. Children 6 months to 8 years who have never had the shot should get two shots, four weeks apart.
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n Wash your hands often, and especially after shaking hands or touching a doorknob or phone. n Keep your hands away from your face. Without realizing it, you probably touch your eyes, nose, and mouth many times a day. n Maintain your health to keep your immune system in good shape. n Talk to your doctor about a flu shot. n Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze to keep from spreading the infection. Dispose of tissues properly and wash your hands frequently. n If you’re sick and contagious, stay home, to prevent spreading viruses to others.
Evergreens are always in season By Directorate of Public Works Environmental Division
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vergreen trees and shrubs rise in popularity through the winter, but these plants do more than just enhance the aesthetic of the winter landscape. Here’s info about these important winter plants.
Evergreens stay green Many people think evergreens never lose their leaves or needles. In fact, evergreens constantly shed and re-grow leaves, unlike deciduous trees that shed all their leaves at once and have bare branches through a dry or cold season. Evergreens in northern areas have smaller, needle like leaves that protect the plant from extreme weather. Pines, hemlocks and hollies are evergreens native to the Northern Virginia area.
All in the leaves Evergreens’ leaves are designed to conserve water, with a waxy coating that limits water loss during dry seasons. Needle-shaped leaves are actually just regular leaves tightly wrapped into the needle shape. This shape reduces the impact of winds on the tree by reducing the leaf’s surface area. The leaves of deciduous trees have higher surface areas, because they are larger and lack the waxy coating of evergreens, meaning they are not as good at conserving water. That’s why they lose their leaves in the fall. If deciduous trees didn’t lose their leaves each year, they wouldn’t survive the winter.
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Evergreen trees and shrubs provide important resources to wildlife, when resources are most scarce. Evergreens provide significant shelter to wildlife in harsh weather. Branches of these trees insulate wildlife from cold temperatures and act as a windbreak during strong wind storms. Most evergreens also produce nuts, seeds, buds or berries through early winter months, which provide important food sources when food is typically scarce.
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Traveling with Pets By Capt. Rebecca Reed Fort Belvoir Veterinary Clinic
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re you prepared to move with your pet? Getting ready for that big move, whether it’s to a few states away or over an ocean, the Fort Belvoir Veterinary Clinic can help. Traveling with pets is not easy, but these suggestions may make the process smoother. First and foremost, prepare early. This process can take a few weeks to many months to get the pets ready to travel. Once you know a move is coming, start researching your destination’s requirements for pet entry. Information about pet travel can be found on the Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services website, https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/pet-travel. There are different requirements for vaccination history and parasite treatment, depending on destination. Pets must be microchipped to ensure proper tracking, vaccination and treatments. Vaccines may need to be administered in a series, meaning multiple shots over a period of time. Pets may also be required to have a Fluorescent Antibody Virus Neutralization test, to measure their response to the rabies vaccine, before traveling. Planning in advance can ensure all requirements are accomplished in the correct order and time, before travel. Lastly, your pet will need to be examined close to travel date, but no more than 10 days ahead, to get a health certificate, verifying the animal is healthy. State-to-state travel requires a health certificate, sometimes also called a certificate of veterinary inspection. International travel requires a health certificate signed by a USDA accredited veterinarian and an APHIS veterinary medical officer. If paperwork, vaccination or medical treatments aren’t finished in the required timeframe before the pet must travel, the animal must go through a quarantine process at the destination. Quarantine can last up to 6 months in a state boarding facility, with costs covered by the owner. Some country’s regulations require a home quarantine.
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Community Committee administrator
The Belvoir Thrift Shop Scholarship Program is made possible by the hard work of more than 20 volunteers who regularly donate their time to the Thrift Shop. Without volunteer support, the Thrift Shop would not be able to continue the scholarship program or its charitable contributions, which totaled more than $86,000 to scholarships and post programs in 2019. Eligible applicants may apply for $1,000 scholarships until 2 p.m. April 30. Applications are available from the Thrift Shop’s Consignment Area during regular consignment hours: Tuesdays, Thursdays and the first and third Saturdays, from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Applications are not available in the store and cannot be mailed or emailed. Scholarship eligibility is verified when the application gets picked up and parents may pick up applications for their students.
The scholarship is open to U.S. Armed Services ID card holders and has two categories: The Academic Achievement Award is for graduating high school seniors who will be full time students pursuing an undergraduate degree at an accredited college or university. The Undergraduate Achievement Award is for full time, unmarried undergrad students pursuing a first undergraduate degree at an accredited 2-or 4-year college or university. The applicant must have an affiliation with Belvoir - a parent or spouse must live, work or deploy from Belvoir; or the applicant or the applicant’s parent(s) must have volunteered at least 60 verifiable hours at Belvoir, for example, Red Cross, Army Community Service; during 2019. All scholarships require a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. Those who are not eligible to apply include two-time program recipients; those with full scholarships, grants or awards; and those attending U.S armed forces service academies.
Questions may be emailed to fbccthriftshop@aol.com, using ‘Scholarship’ in the subject line.
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Belvoir Community Briefs Absentee ballots
County needs election officers for primary
The Fort Belvoir Voting Office wants to remind everyone the 2020 presidential election and primaries are almost here and it’s time to ensure you are registered to vote in your state.
By Fairfax County Fairfax County needs 2,100 election officers for the March 3 Democratic presidential primary elections. Election officers must be registered to vote in Virginia. Fairfax County is the commonwealth’s largest voting jurisdiction, with 243 precincts. It takes thousands of trained election officers to ensure the county has efficient, well-run elections. Compensation begins at $175, although officers also may volunteer their time. The Office of Elections is also seeking bilingual officers who speak Korean or Vietnamese. Bilingual speakers are especially needed in Annandale, Centreville and Falls Church.
MILPO Finance training Military Finance and unit personnel professionals are invited to a two-day training workshop hosted by Defense Military Pay Office – National Capital Region. The training is Feb. 11-12 at Fort Myer Community Center, 228 McNair Road, Fort Myer. For more info, douglas.j.madej.civ@mail. mil.
Functional Academic Skills Training
• Provide help and instructions for using voting machines
Barden Education Center’s education services offer Functional Academic Skills Training once a month. It is designed for Service members who want to build basic math, reading comprehension, and vocabulary skills to prepare for the Armed Forces Classification Test. The next class dates are Feb. 3-21. Call 703-805-9264 for details.
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For more information about becoming an election officer, visit https://www. fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/officers/ new-officers or call 703-324-4735, TTY 711.
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.
Absentee ballots and information is available from fvap.gov. Stephan Patterson, 703-805-1061.
Signal officers wives The Signal Officers Wives Club’s event is Feb. 4, 11:15 a.m., at Clydes in the Mark Center, Alexandria. Franklin A. Robinson Jr., an archives specialist with the National Museum of American History, is guest speaker. Interested people are asked to call Barbara, 571-261-2540 for reservation help.
Military youth scholarships The deadline for students to apply for Defense Commissary Agency Scholarships is Feb. 24. Created to recognize military families and Service members, the scholarship program awards grants to college students of active-duty, Guard and Reserve or retired military commissary customers. For info and applications, militaryscholar.org.
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.
Transitioning Service members The Army Soldier for Life Office and Department of Defense launched the SkillBridge website. The DOD SkillBridge program helps Service members gain civilian work experience through industryspecific training, apprenticeships, or internships during their last 180 days of military service. For more info, visit dodskillbridge.usalearning.gov.
Wedding Fair, Bridal Show The Officers’ Club’s Wedding Fair and Bridal Show is Feb. 29, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., featuring tastings, bridal fashion, music and vendors with trends in table designs; flowers; cakes; linens; and more. The cost is $10 per person and everyone who goes gets a chance to win gifts throughout the show. For more, call 703-780-0930.
Housing health registry The Army Medical Command established a Housing Environmental Health Response Registry to help address health or safety concerns of Army housing residents. Anyone interested in enrolling in the registry can call the toll-free hotline 24 hours a day to have ques¬tions answered at 800-984-8523.
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erennial powerhouse, Joint Personal Property Shipping OfficeMid Atlantic and reigning Commander’s Cup champion, Defense Logistics Agency, treated spectators to a full-throttle showcase of athletic precision, when the squads squared off in a late-season intramural basketball showdown that went down to the final possession, Jan. 23 at Wells Field House. A last-minute application of its legendary man defense in the waning seconds of the second period propelled JPPSOMA, once again, into the winner’s circle. JPPSOMA, a squad loaded with Washington Area Military Athletic Conference veterans and more hoops championship trophies at its
headquarters than any other unit on post, came to the court at the top of the rankings with a 9-1 record on the season. But, 7-1 DLA, one of the fiercest units in Belvoir’s intramural league, would make sure its opponent’s task at hand would be anything but a cakewalk. JPPSOMA’s offensive arsenal, spearheaded by the Canady brothers, Chad and Chapman; Deonte Bleach; R.J. Douglas; Tyrell Sitton; and Charles Calhoun, worked to keep the scales balanced against the shooting and lane-charging precision of DLA’s Josh Kovalski; Wes Griffiths; Earl Monkou; John Holliday; Farron Byrd and Bryan Patterson. The back-and-forth, lead-exchanging showdown continued up to the final 30 seconds of the contest, when JPPSOMA managed to sink a pair of fouldrawing drives into the lane. A trio of freebies from the charity stripe kept JPPSOMA in front, as the dwindling game clock denied DLA any DLA shooting guard, Bryan Patterson, sinks comeback effort. a midrange shot during his team’s basketball Final score: showdown with JPPSOMA, Jan. 23 at Wells JPPSOMA 75, Field House. DLA 71. Regular season IM basketball games are finished. Next is a singleelimination, championship tournament between the 10 top-seeded teams. For information about Belvoir’s intramural sports program, call Justin Fitzgerald, 703-806-5093. Athletes can also contact their unit representative to sign up and get schedules. For weekly game schedules, scores and standings, visit
https://www.quickscores.com/belvoirmwr. Photos by Rick Musselman
JPPSOMA shooting guard, R.J. Douglas, barrels into the lane for 2 during his team’s basketball matchup against DLA, Jan. 23 at Wells Field House.
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he Aerospace Data Facility-East intramural basketball squad found themselves without an opponent for a scheduled matchup, Jan. 16 at Wells Field House. With the annual postseason single-elimination championship tournament approaching and never willing to sacrifice valuable court time, the team divided itself up into two, five-man units—adding a few from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency roster who were on hand—to keep its skills polished in a scrimmage game. Despite the no-score nature of the exchange, athletes kept intensity at full steam for two periods, refining plays and dialing in the shooting accuracy all over the hardwood. Intramural basketball games are played Tuesdays and Thursdays through January, with the season ending in a singleelimination championship tournament between the 10 top-seeded teams. For information about Belvoir’s intramural sports program and the annual Commander’s Cup title race, call Justin Fitzgerald, 703-806-5093. Athletes can also contact their unit representative to sign up and get schedules. For weekly game schedules, scores and standings, visit https:// www.quickscores.com/belvoirmwr.
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ADF-E point guard, Troy Cummings, drives inside for 2 during an impromptu basketball scrimmage matchup, Jan.16 at Wells Field House.
ADF-E point guard, Jesse Staton, hits for 3 from the perimeter during a basketball scrimmage matchup, Jan. 16 at Wells Field House.
ADF-E forward, Adam Zalaskus, works the ball inside during a basketball scrimmage matchup, Jan. 16 at Wells Field House.
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Sports and Recreation Briefs Youth Sports spring registration open
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Registration for girls softball; spring soccer; Little League baseball; track and field and START Smart Sports (baseball, golf, tennis, soccer) is open.
Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Course
Visit belvoir.armymwr.com for ages, season dates and costs. For more information, call Julie, 703-805-9138.
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.
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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.
JPPSOMA point guard, Chapman Canady, hits for 2 from near the foul line during his team’s intramural basketball matchup against DLA, Jan. 23 at Wells Field House.
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.,
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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.
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