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Lt. Gen. Leslie Smith, Army Inspector General, was the guest speaker at Belvoir’s Army Birthday observance, June 14.
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Staff Sgt. Adam Straub, U.S. Army Chorus, sings the national anthem on the steps during Army Birthday ceremonies, June 14.
Fort Belvoir celebrates the Army’s 243 years By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Fort Belvoir celebrated the Army’s 243rd birthday June 14, with a presentation in front of Garrison Headquarters. In addition to June 14 being the Army Birthday, it’s also Flag Day. The Army was established June 14, 1775, making it older than the nation, said Lt. Gen. Leslie Smith, Army Inspector General and event guest speaker. “We rightfully call ourselves America’s first institution,” he said, adding that the Army helped win the U.S.’s freedom during the American Revolution. Many do not know that, two years after the Army was established, the Second Continental Congress approved the adoption of the U.S.
flag, he said. Although President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation declaring June 14 Flag Day in 1918, it wasn’t until 1946 when Congress established it as a national holiday. “The U.S. flag has been carried into battle on foreign soil, countless times,” Smith said. The flag has traveled through the U.S. military’s history. “America’s proud history is intertwined with the Army’s history,” he said. “Sons and daughters of the U.S. have fought and died in foreign lands to protect our liberty.” Remembering the sacrifices of Service members is important, Smith said. “On the 243rd birthday of the U.S. Army, we recognize and honor the millions of Soldiers who have served, deployed and sacrificed in support of our nation over the past century,”
he said. “From World War I to the present, the Soldiers of the U.S. Army have served heroically, at home and across the globe, in war and peace, to support our allies, defeat oppressors, and defend liberty.” Americans don’t pledge allegiance to a person or a government, they pledge allegiance to the idea of freedom, he said. “We must think about and remember our past by honoring our fallen, and our veterans who stood watch to defend our freedom,” Smith said. “We must support our current force spread across the globe—those men and women who continue to honor the Army’s legacy of selfless service.”
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Belvoir Hospital marks change of authority By Autumn Lombardi Fort Belvoir Community Hospital In a ceremonial display of multi-service military traditions witnessed by a standing-room only audience, the leadership, authority, and responsibility of Fort Belvoir Community Hospital was relinquished by outgoing director, Army Col. Jason Weiman, and transferred to incoming director, Navy Capt. Robert Fry. The ceremony was conducted Monday in Belvoir’s Thurman Auditorium. In a true display of the hospital’s joint composition, there were ceremonial elements from both services represented. There were Naval aspects with a bell-ringing; a boatswain, and sideboys and the changing of the unit colors added a piece from the Army’s tradition. Army Maj. Gen. Ronald Place, director of Joint National Capital Region-Medical Directorate, was the presiding officer over the change of authority ceremony. During his remarks, Place referenced the hospital as “the gem of medical treatment facilities,” adding that when the community, at large, thinks of global advancements and the future of military medicine, they
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Navy Capt. Robert Fry assumes command of Fort Belvoir Community Hospital from Army Col. Jason Wieman, during a transfer of authority ceremony at Belvoir’s Thurman Hall, Monday. Army Maj. Gen. Ronald Place, director for the National Capital Region (Medical) hosted the event, which combined Army and Navy traditions. need look no farther than Belvoir Hospital. Place thanked Weiman for his tenure as hospital director and for his “leadership in charting the course of change for the Military Health System.” Weiman leaves Belvoir Hospital to assume a continued role in charting that course for military medicine, as he moves to Defense Health
Agency Headquarters. As Weiman bid his hospital family farewell, Fry assumed the leadership role of hospital director. Fry, a native of Northern Kentucky, enlisted in the Navy as a hospital corpsman and later received his commission in Health Care Administration through the In-Service Procurement program. He comes to the hospital’s top
position from the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, where he was the assistant deputy chief for education and training. It is Fry’s combined enlisted and commissioned experiences which give him a “unique sensibility” and perspective, said Place, “and this will help Captain Fry build upon the current success of the hospital.”
Missile Defense Agency earns EPA recognition Submitted by the EPA The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognizes federal facilities for conserving resources and saving taxpayers’ money, as part of its Federal Green Challenge. Efforts across the federal government have resulted in about $22 million in savings in the last year, and furthers the goals of the president’s May 17, 2018, Executive Order about efficient federal operations. In Virginia, the EPA recognized two federal facilities:
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* Missile Defense Agency in Fort Belvoir for implementing environmental practices through sustainable technology practices and paper waste reduction. * NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton for using green infrastructure to manage stormwater and reduce pollutant runoff. Last year, FGC participants reduced the government’s environmental impact by reducing fuel oil consumption by more than 206,000 gallons; sending nearly 300 tons of end-of-life electronics to third-party, certified recyclers;
using almost 59 million fewer gallons of industrial, landscaping and agricultural water; and diverting more than 422,000 tons of waste from landfills. Participants also prevented more than 840 tons of food from being landfilled, through food-donation and composting efforts. “The Federal Green Challenge encourages federal agencies to lead the way in sustainable practices,” said Cosmo Servidio, EPA Mid-Atlantic regional administrator. “The efforts by these federal agencies in Virginia show the great impact that we can have in improving the environment.”
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By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer The Operational Support Airlift Activity conducted a change of command ceremony Friday, at Belvoir’s Davison Army Airfield. Lt. Col. James Bibb relinquished command to Lt. Col. William Rasor. Col. Prescott Farris, commander of the U.S. Army Aviation Brigade and the ceremony’s presiding officer, said OSA-A ensures the National Capital Region has ready air crew and 24/7 support, and the organization does it all with fewer than 100 authorized Soldiers and civilians. OSA-A does an amazing job, he said, adding that the Army makes sure the right leaders are selected for the job. “When the Army selected Lt. Col. James Bibb … they got it right,” Farris said. Bibb has many accomplishments, but the most important one is that he cares about Soldiers and their families, Farris said. “That’s not command. That’s leadership,” Farris said. “Great units start with great leadership.” The selection of great leaders continues with its next leader, Rasor, who also has a history of excellence in the country and in combat, Farris said. He’s confident Rasor will be able to lead the team. Bibb thanked those who supported and mentored him while
Col. Prescott Farris, U.S. Army Aviation Brigade commander, speaks at the Army Support Airlift Activity change of command ceremony at Davison Army Airfield, Friday. he was commander of OSA-A. His advice for Rasor was to seek wise counsel when making decisions, but ultimately, to be confident in the decisions that are made. “One hundred percent of the people will never be happy with your decision,” Bibb said. Rasor, who said he was thankful for the opportunity and confidence others had in him to lead the organization, said he was, “happy to come back and contribute to the team.”
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ID Card section busy Despite ongoing challenges By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Each day on Belvoir, 200-300 people use the services at the Fort Belvoir ID Card Center, making the Belvoir facility the busiest in the National Capital Region, said Carl Swenson, center supervisor. “From now to September is our peak season. So, we are the busiest right now and wait times can be anywhere from two to five hours, depending on when, in the day, customers get here.” he said. In addition to worldwide, systemic problems and outages, the facility has permanently lost some staff positions, due to personnel turnover and contracts ending. Those, and the busier summer season, are some of the factors that have increased wait times for people, especially walk-ins. Additionally, Swenson said about ongoing technical issues, “System outages are not controlled by us. If we put an announcement out that the system is down, it’s a worldwide outage, unless we specifically say there’s an issue at Belvoir,” he said. In the fall, the facility may relocate to a bigger building with more space. However, in the meantime, if the waiting room reaches capacity, then new walk-ins
are turned away, for safety reasons. Other things customers should know include people in military uniform have priority; however, that benefit is solely for those in uniform and is not an entitlement for their family members. Service members, including the National Guard or Reserve, should meet military grooming standards when coming to get an ID, said Christy Rabre, chief of the Military Personnel Division. “Maintain a professional attitude, because this is a professional atmosphere,” Rabre said, adding that people should be courteous to employees. The ID Card Center accepts walk-ins weekdays. Appointments, which can be made online, are available Mondays through Thursdays. Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, the center closes at 2 p.m. for training. Online appointments are the best way to get ID cards and are available, via Internet Explorer only, through belvoir.army.mil and https://rapids-appointments.dmdc. osd.mil/. “We’re consistently looking for ways to alleviate the wait time and provide better service,” Rabre said. F U L L - S I Z E D A PA R T M E N T S
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Lt. Gen. Leslie Smith, Army Inspector General, helps Pvt. Ian Hovey straighten his tie before the start of Fort Belvoir’s Army Birthday ceremonies, June 14.
Flags wave on the fence across Garrison Headquarters during Army Birthday celebrations, June 14.
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Lt. Gen. Leslie Smith, center, and the Fort Belvoir Garrison team cut the cake to celebrate the 243rd Army Birthday, June 14.
Lt. Gen. Leslie Smith, The Inspector General, Office of the Secretary of the Army, speaks to attendees at the 243rd Army Birthday in front of Garrison Headquarters, June 14.
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By Rick Musselman Sports Editor Center for Army Analysis firmly cemented it position as a major contender in Belvoir’s intramural sports league when the unit toppled the undefeated reigning Commander’s Cup champion, Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, 4-3 in the FY18 intramural soccer championship final, June 14 at Fremont Field. For the fifth straight year, FBCH powered through the regular season in top form, utilizing the precision ball handling capabilities and no-prisoners approach to defense that keeps this unit at the top of the rankings all year long rankings with an 8-0-1 record. As an assumed underdog CAA, having wrapped up its 2018 campaign with a 5-4-0 record, kept momentum at full steam heading into the tournament, taking a quarterfinal victory over the Belvoir Marine Detachment and a critical semifinal win over perennial Commander’s Cup contender, Defense Logistics Agency. CAA had
Soccer final results Champion CAA
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A triumphant CAA squad with their title trophy after winning the FY18 intramural soccer championship final, June 14 at Fremont Field. Ben Wetcheme, far left, netted all four of CAA’s goals. clearly established itself throughout CAA’s offensive onslaught. the playoffs, guaranteeing that Powerhouse CAA forward, Ben Wetcheme, capitalizing on a string Belvoir Hospital would need to of assists from Marlone Nandjeu, bring its A-game to the turf for the final showdown. Damien Harwood and the entire Despite FBCH’s ball handling roster, singlehandedly netted all four of his team’s scores to drive the and passing prowess that resulted squad into the winner’s circle and in a trio of goals from Jose Lopez, Teraun Marcus and Raul Zamora, claim the champion trophy with a 4-3 victory. the effort came up short against
Justin Fitzgerald, intramural sports league coordinator, hosted an awards ceremony after the contest, when the champion and runner-up trophies were awarded to team captains and individual participation medals were awarded. For regular-season results and standings visit http://www. quickscores.com/belvoirmwr. For information about Fort Belvoir’s intramural sports program and the annual Commander’s Cup title race, call Fitzgerald, 703-806-5093. Athletes can also contact their unit representative to sign up and for details.
USALSA wins Formation Run By Rick Musselman Sports Editor
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USALSA runners and their championship trophy, after winning the Formation Run, Friday at the Exchange.
U.S. Army Legal Services Agency took a leap forward in its FY18 Commander’s Cup title campaign by winning the annual intramural Formation Run championship trophy, Friday at the Belvoir Exchange. Along with USALSA, teams representing Defense Logistics Agency, Fort Belvoir Garrison Headquarters Battalion, and the 249th Engineer Battalion, competed in the event.
The race covered 4.8 miles. Each year, winners are determined by how many finishers are in formation when each unit crosses the finish line, not necessarily the fastest time, according to Sheila Edwards, Fort Belvoir sports director, of the race format. Each unit, first through fourth place, receives a monetary award for the unit funds.
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Timeout A commemorative mess By Rick Musselman Sports Editor Don’t get me wrong, I’m as excited as anybody that the Washington Capitals managed to dominate through the NHL postseason and claim its first Stanley Cup trophy in the franchise’s history. But I’ve got to say, the traffic snarl-up that resulted from
the team’s victory parade in D.C., June 12 actually had me contemplating the validity of sports celebrations as a whole, at least when they’re scheduled for 10 a.m. on a workday. Indeed, a nine-mile commute that seldom takes me more than 35 minutes to make took me nearly two hours the day of that parade. And the longer that drive dragged on, the more urgently I ruminated over those three cups of coffee I had that morning. Now, anyone who’s read this column with
any regularity already knows my position on Northern Virginia traffic and the perpetually aggressive attitudes of the drivers comprising it. But that day elevated my consternation to the point where I was actually considering moving to a nice quiet place somewhere in the wilds of northern British Columbia. I’m betting the moose up that way are a lot more tolerant than this mob. So, congratulations again to the Caps, and my sincere condolences to those who had to go to work on parade day.
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Luciano Mateo crosses the finish line of the Exchange and MWR 5K to claim first place with a time of 21:28. Photos by Rick Musselman
Fort Belvoir community members leave the starting gate of the Exchange and MWR 5K, Friday.
Exchange and MWR 5K draws another big turnout
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Garrison Golf Scramble
By Rick Musselman Sports Editor More than 100 Fort Belvoir community members converged on the Exchange, Friday morning to compete in the 2018 Exchange and MWR 5K. The event, sponsored by MWR sports and fitness and AAFES and hosted by Karen Anderson, Exchange Safety and Health chair; Lt. Col. Christopher Tomlinson, Fort Belvoir garrison commander; and Anthony Leon, Kawamura Human Fitness Center fitness program specialist; came about when the two mission partners joined forces to promote health and fitness across the installation. Luciano Mateo claimed first place, with a time of 21:28. Elijah Devine came in second, turning in a time of 27:37, and Chris Setzer wrapped up the event in third place, with a time of 27:38. Winners received Exchange gift cards. For information about other run/walk events held throughout the year, and MWR’s fitness program, call Joe Castro at Kawamura Human Performance Center, 703-806-4659. Schedules of upcoming events are available from belvoir.armymwr.com/us/belvoir/categories/sports-and-fitness.
LGAFB hosts season’s first major tournament By Gloria Orr The Ladies’ Golf Association of Fort Belvoir hosted the first of three major tournaments of the 2018 season—the double-elimination Spring Match Play Tournament—June 11, 12 and 14. The winners of the 2018 Spring Match Play Tournament are:
Championship Flight 1st place Marie Anderson
Runner-up Carol Mills
Runner-up Anna Chaung
Consolation Gloria Orr
Consolation Dianne Davis
1st Flight 1st place Oksan Hite
2nd Flight
1st place Shirley Thorne Runner-up Margie Hundelt (no consolation winner)
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Jeremy Glasser shoots to the green during the Garrison 4-man golf scramble, June 14.
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Fort Belvoir Youth Sports and Fitness is offering off-season basketball fundamentals and skills training for girls. This is an opportunity for girls to take their game to the next level by developing skills to compete at a competitive level. The training sessions are free and include player-specific skills building, with emphasis on fundamentals—ball handling, shooting, passing and movement. Games are played after each training session. Training sessions are at Specker Field House, 6 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, through September. Each session lasts 60-90 minutes. Email either coach, Floyd Edwards or Ed Barfield, at edvardsf@msn.com or teamworkdc@hotmail.com for more information.
Fort Belvoir Soldiers and civilians are invited to push their endurance to the limit to earn a slot on the prestigious teams that will represent the installation at the 2018 ATM, Oct. 7 in Washington, D.C. The 2018 qualifier run is June 28, starting at 5:30 a.m. at Mile Marker 0 at the south end of the George Washington Estate parking lot at Mount Vernon. The qualifier will establish the final Open and Mixed Active-Duty (coed) team rosters consisting of eight athletes each, with two alternates, according to the best finish times. For more information call Joe Castro at 703-806-4659.
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The Fort Belvoir Golf Club offers group golf clinics for beginners that cover everything needed to get started. Learn to play golf in a fun, casual environment. The clinic costs $100 for 5 sessions, which includes golf clubs, balls and other equipment. Sessions are weekly for 5 weeks and cover putting, chipping, pitching, full swing and etiquette. 2018 clinic start dates are July 10 and 12; Sept. 4 and 6. Sessions are 6-7 p.m. For more information, call the Golf Club, 703-806-5878.
Boater Safety Classes are offered by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 25-08, Saturday, 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Washington Farm United Methodist Church, 3921 Old Mill Road, Alexandria. The cost is $40, or $60 for two sharing course materials. Students who pass the test get a boater-education certificate recognized by the Coast Guard, Virginia and all other states that require boater education. Email Moses Pettigrew at msgtop@ verizon.net or call 202-616-8987.
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Fort Belvoir Sonic Boom Track Club athlete, Ava Shuman, 10, takes to the air in the long jump competition during a track meet, Saturday at Gar-Field High School in Woodbridge. Check next week’s Belvoir Eagle for full story and more photos.
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Elijah Devine, right, and Chris Setzer, sprint to the finish line of the Exchange and MWR 5K, Friday. Devine took second place with a time of 27:37 and Setzer took third, with a time of 27:38.
Adrienne Law is among the first female runners to cross the finish line of the Exchange and MWR 5K.
Belvoir Service members sprint to the finish line of the Exchange and MWR 5K.
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Runners representing USALSA leave the starting gate of the FY18 intramural Formation Run, Friday at the Exchange.
Fort Belvoir Garrison Commander, Lt. Col. Christopher Tomlinson, hosted the event with Justin Fitzgerald and Anthony Leon, both from MWR. The Survivor Outreach Services Run to Honor 5K event followed the Formation Run and gave community members and mission-partner employees a chance to compete in remembrance of fallen Service members. Fitzgerald hosted a ceremony after the runners returned to the track and awarded the champion trophy to the USALSA team. To learn more about Fort Belvoir’s annual Formation Run, the SOS Run to Honor 5K, and the installation’s intramural sports program, call Fitzgerald, 703-806-5093.
Formation Run final results
Runners representing the 249th Engineer Battalion approach the finish line of the Formation Run, Friday.
Runners competing for DLA leave the starting gate of the FY18 intramural Formation Run, Friday at the Exchange.
1st place USALSA 24:15 267 points
3rd place Belvoir Garrison HQ BN 34:25 207 points
2nd place DLA 29:37 228 points
4th place 249th Eng. Bn. 27:34 169 points
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INSCOM HHC welcomes new commander By Nathan Becker INSCOM Public Affairs U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command Headquarters and Headquarters Company welcomed Capt. Matthew R. Moreland as its new commander in a change of command ceremony at the Nolan Building, June 15. Col. Kevin R. Wilkinson, INSCOM deputy commanding officer, welcomed Moreland back to the INSCOM family. Moreland is coming from Army Cryptologic Operations at Fort George G. Meade, Md., where he served as the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command desk officer. “Matt, you bring a wealth of experience to the unit, and there is no doubt in my mind that you will build on the foundation that Captain Buzzell established,” complimented Wilkinson. “You are ready to take this outstanding company to the next level.” Moreland thanked Maj. Gen. Gary W. Johnston, commanding general, INSCOM, Wilkinson and family, friends and colleagues who have prepared him for this opportunity, including Buzzell. “As the newest member of this HHC command team, it’s an honor and a privilege to continue to partner and serve with every member of this INSCOM team, as each of you serve this nation,”
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Capt. Matthew R. Moreland, commander, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Army INSCOM, receives the guidon from Col. Kevin R. Wilkinson, INSCOM deputy commanding officer, during the HHC INSCOM Change of Command at Belvoir’s Nolan Building, Friday. Moreland said. Wilkinson also lauded outgoing commander, Capt. Michael E. Buzzell, and how his accomplishments changed lives across the Army, telling him he’s performed magnificently. Buzzell, who is heading to the 1st Infantry Division at Fort Riley, Kan., said he was truly appreciative and humbled by what he learned in this position. “I am also sincerely indebted of
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Army Retirement Residence Foundation donates $5,000 to two Belvoir facilities By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer The Army Retirement Residence Foundation-Potomac presented $5,000 to Fort Belvoir’s Exceptional Family Member Program and Soldier and Family and Assistance Center, Monday. The organization fundraises to help military veterans. It hopes to raise $160,000 this year, all of which goes to helping those in need, said retired Lt. Gen. Sam Armstrong. “I think the military has always given. That’s their way of life. Why would they have chosen this if they hadn’t been wanting to give back for what they’ve received,” said Arlene Camm, wife of Frank A. Camm, Corps of Engineers, founder of the Army Retirement Residence FoundationPotomac. Many retired veterans are happy about giving back to others and are “thankful to be well enough to do so,” she said. “This is a military-oriented operation and we want to keep it that way,” Armstrong said. The money will be used to help improve the quality of life of military families, said George Dickson, MWR director. The Emami family regularly visits SFAC and is an example of a family who would benefit from the services and donations provided to Belvoir services. Air Force Maj. Nima Emami said it was a blessing to have a service such as SFAC to help him and his family for his medical needs. He is receiving treatment at the Traumatic Brain MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Injury Clinic.
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“If SFAC wasn’t here, I wouldn’t know what to do,” he said. “It’s a blessing to be able to bring my kids here while I go to my appointment.” His wife and caregiver, Omayra Emami, an Air Force veteran, described SFAC as a second home. “They not only provide the type of services that we need in order to get us on the right track toward medical retirement, but they TM
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