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Belvoir Warrior Transition Brigade Soldier flourishes at DoD Warrior Games By Mary Therese Griffin Army Warrior Care and Transition
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Sgt. 1st Class Jay Martin participates in the cycling event June 23 in Tampa, during the 2019 Department of Defense Warrior Games, an adaptive sports competition for wounded, ill and injured Service members and veterans. Approximately 300 athletes representing teams from U.S. and Allied military forces compete in a variety of athletic competitions.
gt. 1st Class Jay Martin, a trumpet player in the Army’s Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, openly admits he was never really athletic. “I was not athletic until my mid-forties and I started racing BMX bicycles, believe it or not,” said Martin. Biking was his new hobby until an accident Jan. 6, 2018, at an indoor bike park. Martin knew immediately on impact that his legs were not going to be the same. After immediate surgery he learned he would never walk again. As he transitioned through the Warrior Transition Battalion at Fort Belvoir, he decided not to give up on biking and used it in his adaptive reconditioning. “Hand cycling is different, be-
cause your arms are not your legs –it’s all arms and upper body. I’m pretty much limited from the chest up. It’s hard, but once I got fitted in the bike, I realized I have to get in there and keep going, because practice makes perfect,” said Martin. He won a bronze medal for his classification in hand cycling for Team Army at this year’s Department of Defense Warrior Games in Tampa. Martin knew about the games before his accident but now realized he could participate. He explains why he believes the Warrior Games are important. “Just like sports are important for kids with developing personality and growth, sports at this point for injured or handicapped individuals is the same kind of thing . . . it shapes development and helps you
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Academic program could boost Soldier retention Credentialing, along with changes to promotion boards, helps ensure the best are promoted and retained By Joe Lacdan Army News Service
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he Army could add to its record retention numbers by providing more incentive for Soldiers to stay on duty, the service’s top enlisted leader said. The Army has been testing a pilot program for academic credentialing at Fort Hood, Texas, and plans to extend the program to several major installations by the end of 2019, said Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel Dailey. The Army plans to spread the program to all installations in fiscal year 2020. Recently, the Army provided 110 A5
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bachelor’s degrees to senior NCOs who attended the Sergeants Major Academy at Fort Bliss, Texas. Dailey said the Army will provide Soldiers with some college credit or professional credentialing for each level of NCO training. “The expectation is we give something back for that service,” Dailey said at an Association of the U.S. Army breakfast in Washington, D.C. “Not just be able to say that you served and sacrificed, but (getting) tangible results. That’s what we owe to the American people–is a better product, to be more productive in their hometowns.” Dailey said the Army has been working out the finer points of the program to ensure higher quality training for Service members and deciding how agencies will get payment. The program will also be available to National Guard and Army Reserve members. Dailey said the Army has been A6
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working with each of the military centers of excellence to provide technical skill training equitable to academic skills. “We thought we need to build on that more, because 60 percent of the Army is combat arms, so what tangible technical skills do they leave with?” he said.
Skilled labor required Dailey cited that 80 percent of American jobs require skilled labor, and that Soldiers can become productive members of the work force after leaving the Army. “There is a great opportunity for many of our Soldiers to fulfill the ranks of those skilled labor requirements in our hometowns of America, and they have the tangible skills,” Dailey said. “We just need to make it official. “We saw the opportunity to be able to capitalize on the great skills our Soldiers have now, and transA7
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Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel Dailey speaks about retention and academic credentialing at the AUSA Institute of Land Warfare breakfast in Arlington, June 26.
late those to civilian-sector skills, which we had not done.” Last year, with the help of Congress and the Army Continuing Education System, the Army created the credentialing assistance
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Left CAC at home? AIE-4 speeds temporary passes By Paul Lara Staff writer
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s you near Fort Belvoir on your morning commute, you realize you don’t have your CAC or visitor’s pass, and then visions of long waits at the Visitor Center to gain access make you anxious about arriving late to work. New updates this spring to Fort Belvoir’s Automated Installation Entry System, AIE-4, have improved entry speeds to the post for all vehicles, and new kiosks at the Tulley Gate Visitor’s Center means a forgotten ID won’t cause additional problems.
Edythe Harris-Pendergast is a security assistant who greets everyone at the front door and said the new system is very popular. “It’s wonderful. It really helps people who are running behind, and don’t want to fill out a form, because that’s what they had to do before. It saves people a lot of time now,” Harris-Pendergast said. Mandy Bland, who had forgotten her CAC when she headed to work last Monday morning, agreed. “It’s very simple, and if it finds you, it prints out your pass within 30 seconds. I love it. It’s much better,” Bland said. Harris-Pendergast said it makes her job so much easier.
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he Fairfax-Lee Chapter of the Association of the U. S. Army inducted new leaders at its “Last Wednesday Social,” June 26 at the Hilton Springfield. Retired Lt. Col. Nancy JeanLouis was inducted as president of the chapter, replacing retired Lt. Col. Ken Britt. Jean-Louis has been a member of the chapter’s board of directors for four years and most recently served as vice president for individual membership. She retired from the Army in 2012. She is a Massachusetts Institute of Technology Fellow and holds a master’s degree in international security from University of Southern California.
Daniel Hoffer, the Visitor Control Center supervisor, said the addition of self-serve kiosks offer temporary one-day passes quickly. “Any CAC or military ID cardholder who is registered in our system can sit down at the kiosk and select ‘Forgot CAC,’ enter their Social Security number, name, and tap the submit button,” Hoffer said. It usually takes about 30 seconds for an ID holder to input their information. In another 20 seconds, a one-day pass is printed, and, once you sign it, you’re back on your way.
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Edythe Harris-Pendergast, left, helps Ester Selli get her visitor pass to Fort Belvoir.
Jean-Louis is also on the board of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Prince William County Inc., and the Prince William County Chamber of Commerce Veterans Council.
Outgoing AUSA chapter president Ken Britt (left) and new president Nancy Jean-Louis with retired Brig. Gen. Guy Sand-Pingot, the chapter vice president of reserve affairs. Britt has been with the FairfaxLee Chapter for 11 years and served as chapter president for the past two years. During his term, the chapter grew from 3,000 to 5,000 members and from 30 community partners to more than 50. Britt was recognized for his leadership, dedication, and compassion for Soldiers with AUSA’s Distinguished Service Award. Information about AUSA is available at AUSA.org.
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orking in a hot environment can be difficult, even fatal. Heat can cause you to be inattentive, short-tempered, dizzy, and slow, causing you to work in an unsafe manner. When the atmosphere is humid, the effects of the heat are compounded. Here are some suggestions for smoother sailing in the summer: • When the hot weather hits, expect everyone to be sluggish until they adjust. Get used to working in the heat gradually. Alter work routines to reduce heavy exertion in the heat. • Take frequent rest breaks when working in hot conditions. Breaks can consist of moving to a cooler
From Warrior Games, page A1 grow and to be the best version of you.” He has developed in the areas of indoor rowing, wheelchair rugby and air rifle. Martin and his fellow wounded, injured or ill Service members from the U.S., Australia, Canada, Denmark, United Kingdom and the Netherlands flourished in the week of competition designed just for them.
area or switching to lighter work. • Drink water often to avoid dehydration. Do not drink alcoholic beverages or caffeinated beverages, because they will cause you to lose more water and salt. • Shade the skin against sunburn by covering up with lightweight clothing and using sunscreen. • Watch each other for signs of heat illness. Mild cases can be treated by moving to a cool area and drinking water. Heat stroke is life-threatening, requiring immediate medical help. In the summer, many areas undergo periods of hot weather. Know how to avoid heat illness at work and home. For current heat conditions, go to https://www.fbch. capmed.mil/About/wbgt.aspx. “Sometimes, it’s hard to get it unless you’re in it. Warrior Games or any adaptive sport is really important for people to learn their new existence. Some of these people will go back and be just fine when they are done, because maybe their issue is temporary or they are being healed in some way, but most of us will not.” Martin said “we will be different somehow and the changes that we are dealing with are so dramatic that everyone responds. These games are needed.”
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Army Child and Youth Services celebrates 40 years of its ‘Journey to Excellence’ CYS touches the lives of Soldiers and their Families in many ways
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By Susan A. Merkner U.S. Army Installation Management Command
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he U.S. Army has provided care for children and youth since 1980, through the years growing into a nationally acclaimed model for quality childcare while supporting Soldier and Family readiness. Child and Youth Services, a program of the Installation Management Command’s G9 Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation division, will celebrate its 40th birthday in April 2020. With the theme “Journey to Excellence,” the observance kicks off this summer with historical notes and special events. CYS staff will provide garrisons with historical key messages highlighting core programs, such as child development programs, school age centers, Family childcare and youth services. Garrisons will plan local events and activities to support the observance. However, according to George Dickson, Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, director, Fort Belvoir will be holding the observance closer to the actual birthday. “We plan on having our events to celebrate the Child and Youth Services 40th birthday next spring, closer to the actual date in April. We have so many things going on, like the upcoming Maddie and Tae Con-
A youngster uses the sink in an Army day care center in this undated U.S. Army photo. cert, July 26, the Summer Reading Program, youth sporting events and adult intramural sports, there just isn’t a place this summer to recognize the CYS birthday in the way it should be recognized,” he said.
A history of service For the past 40 years, Army CYS has played a key role in reducing the conflict between parental responsibilities and unit mission requirements. The program follows a four-pronged operation strategy that is based on quality care, affordability for patrons, availability and accountability. In addition to the CDCs, other core CYS programs include Parent
Central, an information network; referrals for community-based, offpost childcare; school-age programs, such as before- and after-school care, camps and summer care; middle school and teen programs; and sports and fitness programs. For Families with a deployed Soldier, CYS also assists with respite and on-site childcare, discounted fees, and tutoring and homework assistance. Other programs developed by CYS include School Support Services, Strong Beginnings pre-K program, Army Fee Assistance, Ready and Resilient Teens, financial management training, standardized menus and others.
CYS worldwide now encompasses 12,000 employees and 205,000 children. In June 2018, CYS accreditation rates were 98%, compared to the national private-sector rate of 10%. CYS Chief Suzanne King said the mission is critical. “We will continue to do great things and be a role model for childcare,” she said. The CYS tagline, “Support for Army Families Found Here,” reflects the program’s mission: To integrate and deliver base support to reduce the conflict between parental responsibilities and unit mission requirements and enable combat readiness for a globally responsive Army. When Army childcare began in 1980, the first four-year classes with female students were graduating from the service academies. As women entered the workforce in greater numbers and as an allvolunteer Army included more married than single Soldiers, CYS has adapted and added programs to assist Families, and plans to continue working to meet their future needs. The 40th birthday celebration will culminate in April 2020 in conjunction with the annual observance of Month of the Military Child. During that month three events are held: the Young Lives, Big Stories contest, an art and writing competition for military children; Operation Megaphone lock-ins for middle school and high school students, and Purple Up for Military Kids, an awareness program that encourages people to wear purple to show their support for military children.
Maddie & Tae in Concert at Belvoir By Fort Belvoir MWR
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rmy Entertainment and Fort Belvoir MWR, Community Recreation Division (Special Events), presents “Women Rock the Forts Tour: Maddie and Tae in Concert” at Fort Belvoir, July 26, 7 p.m., at Wallace Theater, 9750 Belvoir Road. Doors open at 6 p.m. MWR is welcoming the award-winning, country music artists Maddie and Tae, who will perform at Belvoir as part of a tour of military installations delivering a unique musical experience in honor of our military and their Families. Don’t miss this intimate, live, and indoor, experience featuring the Mercury recording duo and their special guests Ruthie Collins and Natalie Stovall, and Lakin. General admission pricing is $25. Early bird pricing is $20, through Monday. Buy tickets at the Fort Belvoir Community Center, 10300 Taylor Road or at the Wallace Theater Box Office on the evening of the show. Seating is limited and expected to run out quickly, as the event is open to the public. Pre-show festivities include music; corn hole; mechanical bull riding; axe throwing and more. Concessions will be available. For information on access to Fort Belvoir, visit https://home.army.mil/ belvoir/index.php/about/visitor-information
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‘Atomic Veterans’ can apply for Defense Secretary’s Honor Certificate By Terri Moon Cronk
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eterans who were exposed to radiation in the military between 1945 and 1992 can apply for the newly created Atomic Veterans Service Certificate signed by Acting Defense Secretary Mark Esper. Application for the certificate is open to retired and former Service members, or next of kin in cases of deceased veterans, Defense Department officials said. DOD tasked the Defense Threat Reduction Agency to manage the certificate program, because it already keeps a database of radiationexposed veterans, DOD officials said. According to the DTRA website, during World War II, thousands of Service members were involved in the secret program to build an atomic bomb–the same project that DTRA traces its roots back to–known as the Manhattan Project. Thousands more were part of the U.S. occupation of Japan immediately after the
dropping of two atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki and Japan’s unconditional surrender. After the war ended, through decades of the Cold War, many more troops were involved in atmospheric and underground test-ing of nuclear weapons. Authorized i n t h e Jo h n S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2019, the AVSC is intended to recognize all veterans who were or could have been exposed to radiation during their service to the nation, the website says.
Atmospheric, Underground Testing Potentially affected veterans include the original atomic veterans from atmospheric testing conducted from 1945 to 1962, and un-
derground testing conducted from 1951 to 1992. Issued so DOD can honor radiation-exposed veterans, the certificate does not carry any other value or entitle benthe bearer to ben efits, said Doug Johnson, DOD’s assistant director for military decorations a n d a wa r d s policy. “(The certificate) provides recognition to Service members who were exposed to radiation while serving in the military,” he said. “The law that was passed does require the Department of Defense to use the Veterans Affairs definition of a radiation-exposed veteran to make a determination, with regard to eligibility for the certificate,” Johnson said. “But, the certificate does not entitle a veteran to any kind of compensation or any type
of benefit associated with that determination.”
550,000 Veterans May Qualify DTRA maintains there are about 550,000 veterans who could qualify for the certificate in accordance with defining statutes, noted Navy Lt. Lee A. Alleman, the agency’s military program manager for the Nuclear Test Personnel Review and deputy, Nuclear Survivability Division. “We also estimate that approximately 80,000 of the original cohort – World War II veterans – remain alive out of 493,000 (exposed veterans),” Alleman wrote in an email. To be considered for the certificate, DOD and DTRA officials emphasize that applications must be filed through: https://www.dtra.mil/Mission/ Nuclear-Test-Personnel-Review/ Atomic-Vets-Service-Certificate/ DTRA will keep a record of veterans whose military service met the certificate eligibility criteria and were awarded the AVSC.
PCS, vacation travel can be safer with preparation These tips can keep you safe and prepared on the road, and ensure your home and property are safe while you’re gone By Paul Lara Staff Reporter
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ith July here, we are into the busy time of year, for both Permanent Change of Station and Family vacations. There are numerous ways to prepare for departure and to ensure a safe trip and arrival. If you are preparing to PCS to the next assignment with your personal vehicle, it is important that the car be inspected and serviced before you leave. Be prepared for any emergency while travelling, with a properly-inflated spare tire, wheel wrench and jack. Jumper cables can help you restart a dead battery. A cell phone car charger is imperative, as are flares or reflective triangles, which can alert other drivers if you are in a disabled vehicle on the shoulder Be sure to pack some nonperishable food, such as protein bars, dried fruit or jerky.
The heat of summer brings with it a higher likelihood of mechanical breakdown, according to Scott Bruning, Fort Belvoir Garrison Safety Office, who says there is more than inconvenience involved. “Repairs will always cost more on the road than they do at home,” he said.
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Travel difficulties may not be mechanical, but medical. The American Red Cross suggests packing a first-aid kit that includes: pain relievers, two pairs of non-latex gloves, absorbent compress dressings, adhesive cloth tape, roller bandages and gauze pads, scissors, tweezers, antibiotic ointment, your personal medications and prescriptions, and emergency contact phone numbers. All of this should be packed in a large, sealed bag or storage bin, and checked at least once that all items are still usable.
Plan, avoid fatigue Plan your travel route in advance, and then share that information, along with your expected arrival date with Family or friends. Once on the road, it is important to recognize the high danger that fatigue plays in car wrecks.
According to the Fort Belvoir Safety Office, make frequent rest stops, and, if you have kids, be sure to bring snacks and some in-car activities to keep them engaged along the way. “Ideally, drivers should only drive for 4.5 hours without taking at least a 45-minute break,” said Bridget Pilgrim, Fort Belvoir Garrison Safety Office manager. If you’re just heading out for vacation for a week or two, Pilgrim says there are steps to prepare your home before leaving.
“It’s important for you to set up timers for your lights to make it appear the house is occupied, and stop newspaper and mail deliveries while you are gone,” she said. Piles of papers or an over-stuffed mailbox are key clues to potential burglars that the house has been unoccupied for an extended period. Finally, enjoy your vacation, but do not post on social media what a great time you’re having. That can also invite unwanted attention to your home and property while you’re away.
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From Academic, page A1 fund which gave the service the authority to finance credentialing assistance for Soldiers. The program gives Soldiers the chance to earn professional civilian licenses and technical credentials.
Soldier for Life Dailey said the Army has already exceeded its retention goals for 2019 and could come close to its record numbers of last year. Additionally, he said the Army remains on track to meet its fiscal 2019 recruiting goal of 68,000 active-duty Soldiers, along with 15,600 for the Reserve and 39,000 for the National Guard. Dailey said the retention and recruiting successes can be credited to the Soldier for Life program, which the Army will continue to support. The Army reviewed surveys of junior Soldiers who showed a higher trust in Army leadership. And finally, Soldiers cited greater career-advancement opportunities as reasons for re-enlisting. The recently updated promotion board system will also help retain Soldiers, Dailey said. For decades, Soldiers earned promotions based more on time in rank and length of service. The changes focus promotions strictly on merit, potential and individual achievement. “Most importantly, there’s oppor-
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U.S. Army Pacific Soldiers take part in a mass re-enlistment ceremony earlier this month conducted by Gen. Robert Brown, USARPAC commanding general. Those who reenlisted totaled more than 200 combined years of service commitment. “New academic and credentialing programs could convince even more Soldiers to choose re-enlistment,” Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel Dailey said June 26. tunity for upward mobility,” Dailey said, “which we found is the critical key to retaining our good Soldiers.”
Other changes Finally, the Integrated Personnel and Pay System-Army will integrate Soldier pay and personnel management into one system to help better manage Soldiers’ careers, Dailey said. Dailey said the service has
plans to keep NCOs at the same duty location longer, but would have to examine each Soldier’s career model and their professional development. The service recently announced plans to extend overseas duty assignments in Japan and Europe by a year for unaccompanied Soldiers, to increase readiness. “Our goal is to try to suppress some of the movement that we have around the Army,” Dailey said.
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Belvoir Briefs Women Rock the Forts Tour Army Entertainment presents “Women Rock the Forts Tour” featuring country duo, Maddie and Tae, and other special guests. The concert is July 26, 7 p.m. at Wallace Theater. Purchase tickets at the Community Center prior to July 16 for $20. If the concert is not sold out, additional tickets will be available for purchase online at belvoir.armymwr.com and at the doors for $25. For more, call 703-805-3714.
Summer Reading Program The Fort Belvoir Library hosts a range of free activities this summer for children, teens and adults to encourage and support a love of reading. Participants can win prizes for reaching their reading goals. Summer reading runs through Aug. 10. For more, call 703-805-4244.
Parenting with Love and Logic Join ACS Family Advocacy Program for a Parenting with Love and Logic workshop. Each workshop consists of two sessions,
July 17 and 31, 8 a.m.-noon. To register, call 571-231-7001/7028 or email FBFamilyAdvocacy@ gmail.com.
Key Personnel Leadership Training: Responding to Spouse and Child Abuse Allegations Join ACS Family Advocacy Program for training to increase awareness of the command’s roles and responsibilities when responding to allegations of spouse and child abuse. This training is July 25, 9-11 a.m. for senior leadership, E-7 and above, location TBD. Register by calling 571-231-7001.
Float-in Movies The next movie is Lego Movie 2: The Second Part, July 18. Entry begins at 7:30 p.m. and the movie begins at dusk. Tickets are $5 at Benyaurd Indoor Pool. Float-in Movies are only open to authorized ID card holders. For more call 703-805-2620.
ACS’s 54th Birthday Party
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Join Army Community Service for free food and games, July 26, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to celebrate 54 years of providing exceptional service to military Families. The celebration is at Fort Belvoir’s Soldier Family and Assistance Center. All are welcome, no registration is required.
Find the secret to a love that lasts by joining ACS Family Advocacy Program for The 5 Languages of Love Aug. 28, 6-9 p.m. The class is free and registration can be completed by calling ACS at 571-231-7001 or by emailing FBFamilyAdvocacy@ gmail.com.
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Graves Fitness Center offers a competitive bicep challenge to increase stamina and endurance levels. The Bicep Challenge is Aug. 5-16. This challenge is open to all active duty military, dependents and DoD civilian employees. For more, call 703-806-5368.
Relaxation and Stress Relief Workshop What are the causes of your stress and how can it be managed? Let ACS Family Advocacy Program help answer those questions Aug. 14, 6-7 p.m. To reserve a spot in this valuable class or for more information, call ACS at 571-2317001 or email FBFamilyAdvocacy@ gmail.com.
The Fort Belvoir Golf Club is offering a beginner’s golf clinic with multiple start dates to better fit your schedule. The golf clinic is $100 for 5 lessons, which covers putting, chipping, pitching, full swing and etiquette. The start dates are Sept. 3-5. For more, call 703-806-5878.
Resilience Team Challenge Fort Belvoir Sports and Fitness offers an obstacle course challenge Sept. 6, 6 a.m. fostering teamwork and camaraderie. Each team of 4 will come together to complete a 1600 Meter Relay Race, 22 push-ups and obstacle course. Registration is required. For more, call 703-806-5368.
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MCI–Meal, Combat, Individual . . . the meal before the MRE Before MREs and after the famed C-Rations of World War II fame, the Army used MCIs to feed troops in the field From a U.S. Army Center of Military History Facebook post Before MRE’s, or Meals Ready to Eat, Soldiers could feast on the MCI (Meal, Combat, Individual) from 1958 until 1981. Previous meals were called C-Rations or C-Rats and even though these canned rations that dated back to WWII were gone, Soldiers still referred to the MCI as C-Rats. The MCI box contained four cans and an accessory pack. The cans included one “meat” can, one cookies can, one dessert can and one spread can. The accessory packet included gum, toilet paper, salt and pepper, coffee and creamer/sugar packs, a pack of matches and, before 1975, included four cigarettes from popular brands. Of course, to access the cans you
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needed a P-38 can opener (sometimes referred to as your “John Wayne”). These were supplied with cases of MCI, but most Soldiers always had one or two on hand and usually attached to their dog tag chains. For more information on Army rations check out the Army Quartermaster Museum for examples and more details, go to www.history. army.mil and click on Museums. Belvoir Eagle Editor Terry Ruggles contributed to this story
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DTRA dominates in softball, remains perfect Defense Threat Reduction Agency makes Aerospace Data Facility-East latest victim By Rick Musselman Sports Editor Despite sweltering heat, humidity and approaching thunderstorms, undefeated Defense Threat Reduction Agency kept bats con-
necting and runners rounding the bags through four innings, to trounce Aerospace Data FacilityEast, 15-0, in a late-season, intramural softball matchup, July 2 at Graves Field. DTRA, one of the ablest softball squads in Belvoir’s intramurals league, claiming more championship titles, and Commander’s Cup trophies than any other unit on the installation came to Graves Field with a roster full of veteran athletes
ADF-E shortstop, Mike Zelinsky, scoops up a blistering grounder during a softball matchup with DTRA, July 2 at Graves Field. and wasted no time unleashing a massive onslaught from the batter’s box. In customary form, the team matched its offensive fortunes with stellar play in the infield and out in the grass to remain at the top of the FY19 rankings with the 15-0 blowout. Photos by Rick Musselman
DTRA second baseman, Rich Goad, drills one up the middle for a base hit during his team’s late-season intramural softball matchup against ADF-E, July 2 at Graves Field.
The single-elimination championship tournament is scheduled to begin today, starting at 6 p.m. at Graves Field.
For regular-season results, standings and the playoff schedule, visit http://www.quickscores.com/ belvoirmwr. For information about Fort Belvoir’s intramural sports program and the annual Commander’s Cup title race, call Justin Fitzgerald, league coordinator and sports facility manager, 703-806-5093. Athletes can also contact their unit representative to sign up and get schedules.
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Attorneys edge Medics in softball throw down By Rick Musselman Sports Editor U.S. Army Legal Services Agency managed to maintain a narrow advantage over Fort Belvoir Community Hospital through six innings, to claim a scant, 7-6 victory in a late-season intramural softball matchup, June 25 at Graves Field. The two evenly matched squads—both past Commander’s Cup champions—remained within striking distance of the winner’s circle throughout the defenseheavy showdown. But, a late-game RBI propelled USALSA across the plate to take a one-run lead, and a
stellar effort in the field shut down the hospital’s comeback attempts to secure the win. The single-elimination championship tournament is scheduled to begin today, starting at 6 p.m. at Graves Field. For game schedules, 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 Justin Fitzgerald, 703-806-5093. Athletes can also contact their unit representative to sign up and get details.
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USALSA first baseman, Meredith Picard, left, connects for a single up the middle during her team’s IM softball matchup against Belvoir Hospital, June 25 at Graves Field. FBCH pitcher and team captain, Jason Naputi, delivers the throw during his team’s softball showdown with USALSA, June 25 at Graves Field.
LGAFB hosts Odd Hole Tournament By Rick Musselman Sports Editor
USALSA third baseman, Richard Hagner, moves back to snag a shallow pop fly during his team’s intramural softball matchup against FBCH, June 25 at Graves Field.
FBCH shortstop, Tyler Brown, slings the ball to first for the out during his team’s softball showdown with USALSA, June 25 at Graves Field.
The Ladies Golf Association of Fort Belvoir hosted an Odd Hole Only tournament, July 2 on the Golf Club’s Woodlawn Course. In the first white-tee flight Cheryl Bantle, Yong Merritt and Oksan Hite tied for first place with a score of 33.5. Susan Smith and Emily Perry tied for second place, shooting a 36.5. Gloria Orr triumphed in the second white-tee flight with 32.5 strokes. Young Stoddard and Marlea Moriarty tied for second
place with a score of 40. In the third red-tee flight, Pat Walker prevailed with a score of 31.5. Kathy Mitchell came in second, shooting 34.5, and Helen Shinn took third place with 35. Sue Wahler took the top honors in the fourth red-tee flight, shooting 25.5, with Misuk Gentry claiming second place, shooting 26.5. Gyun Estep took third place, shooting 31 on the day. For information on LGAFB, email Ginger Poole or Susan Smith, publicity chairs, at ginger.poole121@verizon.net or susan_david86@hotmail.com.
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Sports and Recreation Briefs CYS / Fairfax County Youth Football, Cheer Registration Open Registration for the 2019 Fairfax County Youth Football League season is open. Belvoir’s Child and Youth Services is seeking players and cheerleaders across all age and weight divisions. The season starts Aug. 5. For more, call Youth Sports and Fitness at 703-805-9138.
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Awareness Powder Puff Game Join Army Community Service and Family Advocacy Program at Pullen Field for the 2019 Powder Puff Football Game, Sept. 12. Register at ACS or online at playpass.com/2019belvoirPowderPuff. Eligible participants are active duty, Reservists, retirees, dependents, DoD civilians and contractors, 18 or older. For more, call 571-231-7016.
Bicep Body Fit Challenge Graves Fitness Center is offering the Bicep Challenge, a fun competition to increase stamina and
strength. The challenge is Aug. 5-16. Participants can record their scores between 5 – 7 p.m. each day. It’s open for active-duty military, dependents and DoD civilians. For more, call 703-806-5368.
Boating Safety Class U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 25-08 offers a Boating Safety class that meet DMV watercraft operating requirements, July 20, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Washington Farm United Methodist Church. Register with Jeff Burt at jdburt@ verizon.net or call 703-307-6482.
Resilience Team Challenge Fort Belvoir Sports and Fitness will be offering an obstacle course challenge on Sept. 6 at 6 a.m. that fosters teamwork and camaraderie. Each team of four people will come together to complete a 1600-meter Relay Race, 22 pushups and obstacle course. Prizes will be awarded to the top overall teams. Registration is required. For more information on this event, call Graves Fitness Center at 703-806-5368.
Water Aerobics – New Schedule Fort Belvoir Aquatics has temporarily moved its Friday class (5 – 5:55 p.m.) to Thursdays. The location is Connolly Outdoor Pool Complex at the O’ Club. Classes are $5 per session and no registration needed. Active-duty, retirees, DoD civilians and dependents are eligible. For more information and schedules, call 703-805-2620.
Outdoor Pools Open Connolly Outdoor Pool Complex at the Officers’ Club and North Post Outdoor Pool will be open through Sept. 2. For summer hours, visit the Fort Belvoir MWR Aquatics page: https://belvoir.armymwr. com/programs/aquatics or call 703-805-2620.
Girls Basketball Training Youth Sports and Fitness offers free off-season basketball fundamentals and skills training for girls. Games will be played after each training session at Specker Field House, Mondays through Thursdays, until Sept. 26. Start
time is 6 p.m. and sessions run 60-90 minutes.
Nine and Dine End the work week playing a round of golf and having dinner at the Fort Belvoir Golf Club, the first, third, and if applicable, fifth Friday of the month. Golf is from 3-5 p.m., followed by dinner specials until 7 p.m. For more, call 703-806-5878.
Readiness Program Fitness Classes Sports and Fitness offers free weekly fitness classes, including Functional Fitness, C.O.R.E, Body Sculpt, Zumba, ChakaBoom, indoor cycle, yoga and Turbo Tabata. Go to Belvoir.armymwr. com for info about classes and times, or call 703-806-5093.
Mulligan Mondays at the Golf Club Swing by the Belvoir Golf Club Mondays, to enjoy discounted rates on green, cart and walking fees. Top off your round of golf at Niblick’s Grill. For info, call 703-806-5878.
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