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Belvoir Warrior Transition Brigade Soldier Sexual Harassment — Not in our Army flourishes at DoD Warrior Army vice chiefGames says sexual harassment is “deliberate fratricide” By Mary Therese Griffin Army Warrior Care and Transition

cause your arms are not your legs –it’s all arms and upper body. I’m pretty much limited from the chest By Thomas Brading gt. 1st Class Jay Martin, a up. It’s hard, but once I got fitted in Army News Service trumpet player in the Army’s the bike, I realized I have to get in there and keep going, because pracOld and Guard Fife and Drum culture Eliminating sexual assault changing the Army’s on intervention starts with tice makes perfect,” said Martin. Corps, openly admits he was never changing how leaders and Soldiers view the problem, saidHe the Army’s vice medal chief, during won a bronze for his reallyProgram athletic.Improvement “I was not athletic the fifth annual SHARP Forum, classification in mid-July. in hand cycling for untilSexual my mid-forties and Iare started “Sexual Assault and Harassment a deliberate fratricide (against Army at this year’s another Departracing BMX bicycles, believe or Team Soldier),” McConville said at the forum providingitinsight into of topics currently impacting ment Defense Warrior Games not,” said Martin. the Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention “That’s I want in community. Tampa. Martin knewhow about the Biking was his new hobby unpeople to think about it.” games before his accident but now an accident Jan. 6, 2018, at an managers, The forum broughttiltogether senior leaders, program assault response realized hesexual could participate. He exindoor bike park.from Martin knewthe im-Army, coordinators, and victim advocates around who collaborated plains why he believeson thedifferent Warrior mediately impactprogram. that his legs Games are important. ways to refine and enhance theonSHARP were not going to be the same. After Tasha Venters, Belvoir Garrison’s lead sexual assault response attended “Just likecoordinator, sports are important immediate surgery he learned he for kids with developing the forum and reiterated McConville’s thoughts. “Prevention is intervention. We personality all have to never walk and growth, sports at this for U.S Army photo byget PFC Dominique Dixon comfortable withwould intervening,” sheagain. said. “If you are anyone’s battle buddy, youpoint should As he transitioned through the injured or handicapped individuSgt. 1st Class Jay Martin participates in the cycling event June 23 in want to intervene where there’s any misconduct. You’d expect any of your battle buddies Tampa, during the 2019 Department of Defense Warrior Games, anon yourWarrior to intervene behalf, ifTransition needed.” Battalion at als is the same kind of thing . . . it Fort Belvoir, he decided not“It to brings give shapes development and helpsfrom you adaptive sports competition for wounded, ill and injuredVenters Servicealso memdescribed the forum by saying, together program managers up on biking and used it in his adapbers and veterans. Approximately 300 athletes representing teams the Army for constructive discussions and training on ways to improve the DoD’s Sexual tive reconditioning. from U.S. and Allied military forces compete in a variety of athletic Assault Prevention and Response Office and Army SHARP Seeprograms. Warrior Games, page A5 Photo by Spc. XaViera Masline competitions. “Hand cycling is different, beVice Chief of Staff Gen. James McConville says No Improvement Soldiers need to know how to intervene if they see Every year, the Pentagon releases a report outlining the number of sexual assaults sexual assault or harassment. He spoke at the reported by Service members. With sexual assault often being an underreported crime, SHARP Program Improvement Forum held at the an anonymous survey is also conducted every two years, to get a better understanding Mark Center, Alexandria, July 16.

Academic program could boost Soldier retention

Credentialing, along with changes to promotion boards, helps ensure the best are promoted and retained

bachelor’s degrees to senior NCOs working with each of the military See Sexual Harassment, page A8 who attended the Sergeants Ma- centers of excellence to provide jor Academy at Fort Bliss, Texas. technical skill training equitable to Dailey said the Army will provide academic skills. Soldiers with some college credit or “We thought we need to build on professional credentialing for each that more, because 60 percent of the level of NCO training. Army is combat arms, so what tan“The expectation is we give some- gible technical skills do they leave thing back for that service,” Dailey with?” he said. By Joe Lacdan said at an Association of the U.S. Army News Service Army breakfast in Washington, Skilled labor required Photo by Luc Dunn, AUSA Dailey cited that 80 percent of he Army could add to its D.C. “Not just be able to say that Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel record retention numbers by you served and sacrificed, but (get- American jobs require skilled labor, Dailey speaks about retention By Margaret Steele providing incentive for ting) tangible results. That’s what and that Soldiers can become pro- and academic credentialing at the Garrison Public more Affairs we owe to the American people–is a ductive Soldiers to stay on duty, the serarrison representatives updated leaders from both inside and outside the members gates, at aof the work force AUSA Institute of Land Warfare better product, to be more producafter leaving vice’s top enlisted leader said. Community Leaders Luncheon and Forum at the Belvoir Officers’ Club last week.the Army. breakfast in Arlington, June 26. Photo by Paul Lara tive in their hometowns.” “There is a and great opportunity The Army has been testing a pilotFort Col. Michael Greenberg, Belvoir Garrison commander, addressed the crowd Sharon County Board of Dailey said the Army has been for many of our Soldiers to Bulova, fulfill Fairfax program forsome academic late those to civilian-sector skills, introduced of hiscredentialing directors to update the audience. Supervisors Chair, left, asks Col. Michael labor reat Fort Hood, Texas, and plans to working out the finer points of the the ranks of those skilled which we had not done.” Greenberg, Garrison Commander, question program to ensure higher quality quirements in our hometowns of extend the program to several ma-Office Last year, witha the help during of ConVeterans Benefit Service opening the Fort Belvoir Bi-Annual Community Leadership jor installations by the end of 2019, training for Service members and America, and they have the tangible gress and the Army Continuing Kevin theArmy director of Human Resources, announced Belvoir be the site ofsaid. the “We Luncheon and at the Officers’ Club July 23. deciding how agencies will get pay- will skills,” Dailey just need to Forum said Sgt. Rennick, Maj. of the Daniel Education System, the Army crecommonwealth’s 35th Veterans Benefit Service Office, in Bldg. 1189, near the Bowling Center. The forum addressed education, traffic, new gate ment. The program will also be make it official. Dailey. The Army plans to spread ated the credentialing assistance VBSO to ribbon-cutting is 9 in a.m. available Aug. 15, and everyone Guard is welcome access and more. to National and to come “Weout. sawServices the opportunity to be theThe program all installations provided benefits; disability compensation; VA pensions; Army Reserve members. able to capitalize on the great skills fiscal yearthrough 2020. the office include health See page SeeCredentialing, Garrison updates, pageA8 A6 survivor benefits; home-loan guarantees; and education benefits available to Veterans from allnow, and transDailey said the Army has been our Soldiers have Recently, the Army provided 110 service branches.

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Army releases results of 2019 housing surveys By Army Public Affairs

he U.S. Army released the results of two housing surveys conducted earlier this year by an independent third party, which show a drop in overall satisfaction rates from last year. The survey results come amid a months-long effort by the Army to improve housing conditions after learning of residents’ concerns. More than 100,000 residents were invited to participate and 25,414 responded, although participation rates were lower than last year. “Feedback from residents is extremely valuable for measuring and improving the quality of housing on Army installations,” said Alex Beehler, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment. “The results of this year’s survey will be used to continue identifying the concerns of our residents, and will guide Army staff and the private housing companies on ways we can improve the quality of life for our Soldiers and their families.” The Army is using the survey results as one of several tools to continue identifying ways to improve housing conditions. Participants of one survey, which focused on privatized housing, showed satisfaction with the ease of the leasing process and the housing staffs’ courtesy, respect and professionalism. Areas with the lowest satisfaction scores included landscaping, visitor parking areas, pest control, and the condition of roads, parking areas, sidewalks and common areas. In the other survey, which focused on Army-owned and leased housing, participants indicated they were most satisfied with the quality of maintenance work, the housing staff and feelings of safety and security. However, they were least satisfied with the size and value of homes compared to off-post housing and follow-up on reported problems. After learning of residents’ concerns about housing earlier this year, the Army held town hall meetings at each installation, established a Housing Environmental Health Response Registry to address health and safety concerns, improved work-order tracking systems, conducted walkthroughs of all houses, inspected all barracks, and implemented 24-hour hotlines at each installation. Private housing companies also launched mobile apps to file and track maintenance issues.

“We are absolutely committed to providing safe and secure housing on every installation,” said Gen. Gus Perna, Army Materiel Command commander. “We are taking action to earn back the trust of our housing residents, and holding ourselves and privatized housing companies accountable to provide a high-quality standard of living.” Both surveys were administered online by CEL & Associates Inc., an independent, third-party organization that also conducts housing surveys for the other military services and for the private sector. To view survey results, go to Army.mil, under Official Announcements.

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Leaders meet to align priorities by Paul Lara Staff Reporter

Fort Belvoir Garrison Commander Col. Michael Greenberg works with installation directors during a Leaders’ Huddle to improve processes with the 2020 Action Plan.

ort Belvoir garrison directors huddled last Thursday and Friday at the Officers’ Club to look at mission objectives and the 2020 Action Plan with Garrison Commander Col. Michael Greenberg, and ensure that planned priorities match those of Army Materiel Command, which has assumed control of Installation Management Command. “This event is really important to prepare for the Installation Planning Board, and how we integrate our mission into the AMC priorities,” Greenberg said. The garrison commander briefed leadership on the changes that Brig. Gen. Omar Jones brings to Fort Belvoir, as commanding general of the and

Joint Force Headquarters-National Capital Region and the Military District of Washington. Greenberg said Gen. Jones is very forward-thinking, and has changed SitRep expectations, with commanders reporting weekly instead of bi-weekly, like before. The team revised the garrison’s “Where Do I Fit In” booklet, revised 2019 action plans, and clarified the 2020 plans.

Navigating the minefield The group split into two-person teams, and learned how to coach and be coached by another while navigating a minefield of obstacles across the dance floor. The coach had to stand at one end of a path, strewn with obstacles, and help their buddy work through the field with eyes closed without stepping on or knocking over anything. Fort Belvoir Garrison The group established a Board of DiCommander Col. Michael rectors, chaired by the Deputy to the GarGreenberg coaches Angie rison Commander, to work on a continuDinzeo through a minefield of obstacles during a team-build- ous process improvement initiative, and discuss issues that will assure garrison ing exercise at the Leaders’ continuity through leadership changes. Huddle July 25. Andrea White, Director of Plans, Analysis and Integration, said the board will also review all things involving senior leader-related to ensure garrison staff is not just satisfied, but thoroughly engaged. “We are going to examine all garrison and Army surveys, analyze the feedback and then identify what areas to prioritize to ensure the workforce is engaged, happy and satisfied and that they want to come to work here at this garrison,” White said. Greenberg told the directors that while there is a lot of work ahead, he was pleased with the progress. “Thank you for what you do every day. This stuff doesn’t get seen, but it’s so important for smooth operations,” he said. Directors will coordinate these proposed changes with PAIO to firm up the action plans.

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Vigilance is Key Stay on alert, report suspicious activities By Rick Musselman Sports Editor

ugust is Antiterrorism Awareness Month in the Army—the 10th annual observance of this call to action for Soldiers, Army civilians, retirees, and Family members to be aware of the dangers posed by terrorism and to be prepared to help combat terrorism.

Preparation is the Key Army antiterrorism initiatives address the ability to counter an increase and advancement of terrorist tactics as well as combat violent extremism. To support this year’s antiterrorism initiative, U.S. Army Cyber Command will conduct a number of exercises to increase awareness. “There has been an increase in workplace violence over the past decade with the perpetrator being acquainted with their victims. ARCYBER follows the Army’s Antiterrorism program standards to practice exercises, drills, and increase preparedness to ensure personnel and assets remain protected,” said Mark Aaron, ARCYBER antiterrorism officer. “ARCYBER plans to conduct a few exercises (workplace violence, active shooter, insider threat and suspicious package) on Fort Belvoir, Aug. 19-23 to increase awareness and vigilance,” Aaron added. “We must evaluate the workforce’s response to discovery of a suspicious package and an insiderthreat/active-shooter event, while concurrently exercising the command’s Mass Warning Notification system, Emergency Action Plans, and accountability procedures.”

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remember details about people, places, conversations and vehicles; and report your concerns to authorities—local police or installation military police, or the CONUS Hotline, 1-800-225-5779. “If something appears to be out of place, remember the mantra of “see something, say something,” Aaron said

Know What to Look For Army community members must know how to identify and report suspicious activities or behaviors. iWATCH Army is a modern version of Neighborhood Watch which encourages community members to identify and report suspicious behavior potentially associated with terrorism. The Army will continue to practice threat awareness and reporting throughout the year. Quarterly antiterrorism awareness themes and an annual antiterrorism awareness month (August) demonstrate the Army’s commitment to prevent terrorist activities. When our workforce is aware and empowered, the entire Army community acts as “sensors” and becomes an extension of our overall protection. The information reported by members of the Army community may reveal a piece of a puzzle that leads authorities to thwart a terrorist plot.

Resources To learn what to look for, iWATCH: https://www.army.mil/e2/c/downloads/287489.pdf To report suspicious activities, iSALUTE: https://www.inscom.army. mil/isalute/ Antiterrorism Enterprise Portal: (CAC login required) https://army. deps.mil/army/sites/APP/OPMG/OPS/antiterror/ATEP/default.aspx Office of the Provost Marshal General, Antiterrorism Division: James Crumley, 703-614-3741, james.crumley.civ@mail.mil

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Maddie & Tae perform at Fort Belvoir’s Wallace Theater, Friday. The event was sponsored by Army Entertainment and Fort Belvoir MWR. Photos by Paul Lara

Women Rock the Forts Tour kicks off on Fort Belvoir

Army Entertainment and Fort Belvoir MWR rock the post with country music and lots of fun

Madison Marlow, left, and Taylor Dye, right, pose with Garrison Commander Col. Michael Greenberg after he presented them with eagle statues before the Maddie & Tae concert at Wallace Theater, Friday.

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ort Belvoir was treated to some top-shelf county music, Friday night as the singersongwriters Madison Marlow and Taylor Dye, known as Maddie & Tae, took to the Wallace Theater’s stage to kick off Army Entertainment’s Women Rock the Forts Tour. The event, co-sponsored by Fort Belvoir MWR, began with food and music on the front lawn of Wallace, along with axe throwing and a bull-riding station. Garrison Commander Col. Michael Greenberg welcomed everyone to the concert. “We’re just so proud to have them come out tonight,” said Greenberg. “It’s these events that

help the community bond together.” The audience also applauded all the hard work by MWR and garrison staff that made the concert possible. Lakin, a singer-songwriter with two albums, opened the evening with some original folk-influenced, soul-pop songs, and was followed by Ruthie Collins and Natalie Stovall, who have co-written several songs together. Maddie & Tae performed to an excited audience, including a pair of teenage girls on the front row. Friends Elayna Garcia, 13, and London Lightle, 12, consider themselves ‘number

one fans’ of Maddie & Tae. “I like the lyrics and what it means; I love their style and their hair – I love everything about them,” said Garcia. “They share my style,” said Lightle. “I love their boots and how they do their hair. I listen to their music all the time.” Maddie & Tae has the distinction of becoming the first debut single by a female duo to reach number one since 2006 with “Girl in a Country Song,” and only the second in history, according to Billboard magazine.

From Garrison updates, page A1

Belvoir gates Representatives from Public Works and Emergency Services directorates discussed Aug. 26 as the expected opening date of the under-construction Lieber Gate, across Route 1 from the hospital. In coordination with Lieber’s opening, Walker Gate is expected to close around the same time, to allow time for crews to replace Dogue Creek Bridge. Current traffic studies indicate more than 5,100 daily visitors use Walker. When it closes, Belvoir will work with county and transportation officials to extend the left-turn light timing into Pence Gate from Route 1. Bridge construction is expected to last 6 to 8 months. Additionally, Lieber is set to replace Tulley Gate as the installation’s 24-hour access control point; Pence will have 24-hour exit capabilities; and J.J. Kingman Gate will have exit capabilities until 8 p.m, every day.

School partnerships George Dickson, director of DFMWR, told the audience about partnerships that Child and Youth Services has with Mount Vernon High School, for student internships, training opportunities and employment programs, for Army youth who are still attending a secondary school.

Additionally, Dickson said that Oktoberfest is Oct. 3-6 this year, but will have added events, including pony rides, a glow run and an obstacle course. “It’ll be better than any previous years at Oktoberfest and we all want you to save the dates and plan to come out and support our partnership we have with Germans in the area and support the event, which, in turn, supports local MWR.

Civic Leaders’ response Sharon Bulova, the chairman of Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, said she appreciates the partnership the county has with Fort Belvoir. “It’s a strong, vibrant and consistent relationship that we’ve had for many years, now” she said. Dan Storck, the county’s supervisor for the Mount Vernon district, said the relationship benefits us all; and Pat Herrity, who represents the Springfield District, said “The partnership is critical, especially considering Belvoir’s relationship with the Northern Virginia Regional Commission. “Opening the Veterans Benefit Service Office is critical,” he said, adding he’s looking forward to that, and the Army Museum opening. The National Museum of the U.S. Army is set to open in summer 2020 near the Belvoir Golf Club, off of the Fairfax County Parkway.

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Families arrive at Army Community Service to celebrate its 54th birthday July 26.

By Margaret Steele Staff Writer

rmy Community Service was standing room only, inside and out, Friday at its 54th birthday celebration, where Soldiers and Family members, alike, were gift recipients of food, cake, prizes and a variety of fun. George Dickson, DFMWR director, started off the celebration thanking ACS supporters and employees, who, he said, “take care of Service members, their Families and retirees, every day at Belvoir Army Community Service.” Tammye Braddy, chief of Army Community Service at Fort Belvoir, also thanked everyone who came to the party, “We at Team ACS truly appreciate your support of us and our programs, especially in the midst of budgetary challenges,” she said. Nicole James, a Woodbridge resident and military spouse, brought her three kids, ages 11, 8 and 1, to the birthday party, after she’d heard about the event while participating in the Summer Reading Program at Belvoir Library. “ACS is very supportive of the military,” she said. “ACS helped me a lot with different challenges we faced with overseas moves. And, ACS at Fort Bliss (Texas) helped us by offering date-night opportunities.” Col. Michael Greenberg, Fort Belvoir Garrison commander, said, “54 years is great stuff. ACS at Belvoir is one of our centerpieces. The people here help someone every day, with programs that make us resilient as a Family and as a community. These are all programs we need as a community, to sustain and enjoy everything that we do.” Programs ACS offers include: free classes and training; deployment and relocation support; financial readiness and planning; new parent support; the Exceptional Family Member Program and employment readiness. To learn more about ACS programs, visit their web page at home.army. mil/belvoir/index.php/my-fort-belvoir/all-services/army-community-service or call 571-231-7001.

Autumn Henry, 5, gets her face painted by Alexia Costas during the Army Community Service 54th birthday party July 26.

(left to right) Lt. Gen. Sam Armstrong (retired); Garrison Commander Col. Michael Greenberg; Maj. Gen. Tom McHugh (retired) cut the birthday cake celebrating the 54th year for Army Community Service July 26.

Belvoir Elementary School Kid’s Lab inspires students Students learn creative ways to solve problems and become critical thinkers By Paul Lara Belvoir Eagle Reporter

Ryleigh Coughlin, 11, shows her siblings a color sorting robot she built during Fort Belvoir Elementary School’s Young Scholars program July 26. The students worked for three weeks on engineering and robotics challenges.

hile many Fort Belvoir children enjoyed summer mornings at the pool, dozens of students at Fort Belvoir Elementary School spent the last three weeks creating, failing and, finally, solving problems, according to Melvina Michie, Director of the Young Scholar’s Program. The program is designed to increase young student’s knowledge and have them be critical and creative thinkers. The idea is to have them follow Fairfax County Public Schools’ portrait of a graduate at a very early age, to improve their intellectual abilities and help them become gifted engineers and scholars. “Many of our students get a unique lesson here,” Michie said. “In one room, they were problem-solving as biomedical engineers, and in another room they were building robots and coding.” One engineering task was to build a bridge, using just a deck of cards, without tape or staples that could bear the weight of 20 pennies. The teachers didn’t give them much direction, and instead let them figure it out through trial and error.

Shdonna Drumgoole, who had her three incoming sixth-grade children attend the program, said she was stunned what an effect the lab had on her two daughters, who came home and announced they learned about biomedical engineering and decided that is the career they both wanted. “They grabbed their computers and started researching exactly what biomedical engineers do, and they have vowed this is what they want to do with their lives,” said Drumgoole. Kara Fahy, STEM/PBL Coach, said it’s been interesting to see growth in the program, now in its 10th year, and how the process has improved student resilience and tenacity. “I remember when we started, students were really focused on ‘what’s the right answer,’ and to see this growth over time where students were willing to take those risks – and fail – and try another way of problem solving,” Fahy said. “Their stamina has grown to know they can be creative and come up with a solution.”

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From Combatting Sexual Harassment, page A1

of prevalence, or the estimated occurrence of unwanted sexual contact. The 2018 anonymous survey revealed an increase in Soldiers who say “We’re not going in the right direction, so let’s own it,” McConville said, taking responsibility on the setback, while adding, “We’ve got some work to do.” The increase in prevalence, since the 2016 survey, indicate that 17- to 24-year-olds were at the highest risk of being assaulted, and occurrences typically happened between two people who work, train, or live in close proximity of each other, indicating the perpetrators are peers of the same age range and are similar rank, as their victims. With the increase in prevalence shifting to a slightly younger demographic, 17- to 24-year-olds who are relatively new to the Army, we need to teach them what to think before we teach them how to think, said McConville. They should be thinking, “We cannot have this--sexual assault and sexual harassment--in our squads. We cannot stand for this.” McConville added that with 120,000 Soldiers joining the Army every year, it’s an issue that needs to be changed “from the bottom up” by “empowering the squad-level” leadership. Through the reinforced actions of ground-level leaders, we can change the Army’s culture, he said. “My Number 1 priority is people,” said McConville. People are what the Army is “all about” and it’s “our people” who make the U.S. Army the greatest in the world, he said, adding that’s why SHARP is important. Without programs like SHARP, trust is broken, he said.

America’s Sons and Daughters “We’re asking the American people to send their sons and daughters into the military, to wear this uniform, and we’re asking them to trust us,” McConville said. We’re telling Families, “If you send your sons and daughters, (it’s our job) to take care of them.”

However, when the American people don’t believe leaders will take care of Soldiers, he said they’ll stop sending their sons and daughters. A cohesive unit is built on trust, he said, and cohesive units win on the battlefield. This is a battle the Army will win by shaping its culture. “I have three kids who serve; I expect, and my wife demands, we provide a safe and secure environment,” McConville said. “I see things and I think, that could be my daughter or son.”

Shaping a Culture of Trust McConville touted heroic actions of Soldiers across the Army, saying it’s in their culture to do the right thing, and gave examples of Soldiers who have done incredible feats at the risk of their own safety, like “running into a burning building to save someone,” or “rescuing someone from drowning.” He said Soldiers often do less dangerous, but selfless, actions, like “stopping along the road to help someone change a tire.” “Soldiers know when to intervene,” he said. “It’s who we are.” That said, he wanted to know how to convince more Soldiers to intervene during a potential sexual assault. The answer is to change the culture, and teach them to “know what to do, when they don’t know what to do,” he said. Changing culture begins at the ground level, by teaching Soldiers how, and when, to intervene, McConville said, adding, “That’s how you get someone who intervenes right away. That’s how they run into those burning buildings, that’s how they go after cars underwater -Soldiers will do it -- we need to reinforce that type of thinking, moving forward.” Treating everyone with dignity and respect, protecting each other --- it’s just the right thing to do, McConville said. “People who don’t do that, they’re not part of us. We are the most respected institution in the United States, and that’s earned.” Fort Belvoir’s 24-hour SHARP hotline is 703-740-7029.

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Join the Fort Belvoir Community for the 36th Annual National Night Out, Tuesday, 5 to 8 p.m. at Pullen Field, 9637 Belvoir Rd. There will be displays from the Fort Belvoir Police, Emergency Medical Services, Fire, and the Criminal Investigation Division, as well as demonstrations by the NGA Police and the Military Police K9 unit.

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The Mount Vernon Genealogical Society is hosting a presentation on American immigration, Aug. 20 from 1-3 p.m. at the Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500 Shenandoah Road, Alexandria. For more information, visit www.mvgenealogy.org.

Fort Belvoir Garrison Chaplains are hosting a community wide picnic, with lunch, cake and games, Friday, 10 a.m. at Pullen Field, to celebrate the birthday of the Chaplain Corps. Soldiers, DoD Civilians, and Family members are invited to attend. For more, call the Religious Services Office at 703806-3316.

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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

The 911th TREC intramural softball team poses for a photo with its third consecutive championship trophy, after defeating DTRA 12-9 in the final, Monday at Graves Field.

Above: 911th TREC second baseman, Amelia Blount, pops one to shallow center for a base hit during her team’s FY19 intramural softball championship final against DTRA, Monday at Graves Field.

Champs! Engineers Construct Three-peat 911th TREC downs DTRA, claiming third consecutive softball championship By Rick Musselman Sports Editor

he 911th Technical Rescue Engineer Company earned its third, consecutive intramural softball trophy, when the unit narrowly defeated Defense Threat Reduction Agency, 12-9 in the FY19 championship final, Monday at Graves Field. Coming out of the regular season with a solid 9-3 record, the fourthseeded 911th came to the diamond determined to add yet another title trophy to its headquarters display case. The defending champs began paving the way to the main event by following up a quarterfinal victory over the rising-star 249th Engineer Battalion with a semifinal victory over the top-seeded, 11-1 1st Capabilities Integration Group. But, the 911th Engineers’ journey to the winner’s circle would take a highly specialized approach. Second-seeded DTRA, a unit with more Commanders’ Cup trophies at its headquarters than any other organization on the installation, arrived with an equally well designed game plan that it had sharpened throughout the tournament. Exiting the regular season with a near-perfect 11-1 record, the squad powered its way past Army Geospatial Intelligence Battalion in the quarters and the current Commander’s Cup champion, Defense Logistics Agency, in the semifinal showdown. With the 911th TREC totally committed to earning a three-peat and DTRA dedicated to re-establishing itself among the installation’s finest, Photos by Rick Musselman the stage was set for a major clash. DTRA second baseman, Rich Goad, drills one up the forinnings. a base The back-and-forth contest did not disappoint, going middle seven full hit during his team’s late-season intramural softball matchup against The 911th defense, holding a 12-8 lead heading into the bottom of the final ADF-E, July 2 at Graves Field.

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Left: DTRA pitcher, Rich Goad, makes a tough throw to first for the out during his team’s FY19 intramural softball championship showdown with 911th TREC, Monday at Graves Field.

frame, managed to limit DTRA to a single run, to claim the narrow 12-9 victory. 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 Justin Fitzgerald, league coordinator and sports facility manager, 703-806-5093. Athletes can also contact their unit representative to sign-up and get schedules. ADF-E shortstop, Mike Zelinsky, scoops up a blistering grounder during a softball matchup with DTRA, July 2 at Graves Field.

Commander’s Cup 2019 Softball Final Results

and wasted no time unleashing a massive onslaught from the batter’s Champion box. In customary form, the team matched its offensive fortunes with Runner up in the infield and out stellar play in the grass to remain at the top of the FY19 rankings with the 15-0 3rd Place blowout. 4th Place The single-elimination championship tournament is scheduled to 5th Place begin today, starting at 6 p.m. at Graves Field.

For regular-season results, standings and the playoff schedule, 911th Technical Rescue Engineer Company visit http://www.quickscores.com/ belvoirmwr. Defense Threat Reduction For information about Fort Agency Belvoir’s intramural sports program and the annualIntegration Commander’s Cup 1st Capabilities Group title race, call Justin Fitzgerald, Defense Logistics Agency league coordinator and sports facility manager, 703-806-5093. Athletes 249th Engineer can also contact Battalion their unit representative to sign up and get schedules.

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bulldogs PREPFORYOUTHFOOTBALLSEASON By Rick Musselman Sports Editor

thletes playing in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s installment of Fort Belvoirâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bulldogs youth football program, coordinated through Child and Youth Services, spent last week at the annual training camp at Pullen Field as they prepare for the 2019 Fairfax County Youth Football League season. Players in every weight division engaged in nightly practice sessions, developing plays; refining their skills in passing, ballcarrying, kicking, punting and applying defense; and building the camaraderie, sportsmanship and esprit de corps that carries the teams to winning performances year in, year out. According to Jerry Arrington, CYS youth sports and fitness director, the squads practice five evenings a week and scale back to three, once school begins. The Bulldogs will play a series of scrimmages against various FCYFL clubs during which players will put their work to a final test, before scores and stats start to count in the regular season. CYS usually fields two Anklebiter teams for the youngest athletes; two 80-pound teams (one will be designated the Central division and the other the National division); one 90-pound team; two 100-pound teams; one 115-pound team and one 130-pound team. The regular season runs from late August through November. For information about the league, including game schedules, call Arrington, 703-805-9139 or visit http://fcyfl.org.

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Belvoir Bulldogs coaches demonstrate the three-point stance during a preseason training camp session ahead of the youth football league season, July 23 at Pullen Field.

Belvoir Bulldogs players, Elijah Taylor, left, and Emmitt Anderson, both 11, build lower-body strength with Belvoir Bulldogs player, Luke Moser, 13, pulls in a pass during a preseason training parachute sprints during a preseason training camp session as they prepare for the 2019 FCYFL season, camp session as they prepare for the 2019 July 23 at Pullen Field. FCYFL season, July 23 at Pullen Field.

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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 Monday. For more, call Youth Sports and Fitness at 703-805-9138.

2019 Youth Sports – Enrollment Open

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.

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Graves Fitness Center is offering the Bicep Challenge, a fun competition to increase stamina and strength. The challenge is Monday through Aug.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.

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 info and schedules, call 703-805-2620.

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.

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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 703806-5093.

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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.

Belvoir Golf Club has two championship, 18-hole, golf courses, Woodlawn and Gunston. It also has a spacious clubhouse featuring Niblick’s Clubhouse Grill and the Clubhouse Lounge offers a view and, food and drink specials. For more, call 703-8065878.

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Youth Sports and Fitness offers free offseason 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.

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Go Cosmic Bowling, Fridays, 9 p.m.-midnight and Saturday, 1 p.m.-midnight, at the Bowling Center. Cosmic Bowling features music videos and effects lighting in an ultra-lounge atmosphere. It’s $5 per game or a 3-hour unlimited special for $16 per person, 5 p.m.-midnight. For more, go to https://belvoir.armymwr.com/categories/ recreation.

Get Golf Ready Beginner Clinics

The Fort Belvoir Golf Club offers beginner’s golf clinics with multiple start dates to better fit your schedule. The golf clinic is $100 for 5 lessons of instruction, which covers putting, chipping, pitching, full swing and etiquette. For more info and class dates, call 703-806-5878.

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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.

Resilience Team Challenge

Fort Belvoir Sports and Fitness will be offering an obstacle course challenge on Sept. 6 at 6 a.m. Each team of four people will complete a 1600-meter Relay Race, 22 push-ups and obstacle course. Prizes will be awarded. Registration is required. For more, call 703-806-5368.

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BODYBLAST4X4 is a free strength and cardio mash-up of functional, boot-camp style, fitness training for military families to work out while having a blast. Kids are welcome. Classes are Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:30 a.m., at Specker Field House. For more, call 703-806-3057.

Open-water scuba certification classes are available at Benyaurd Indoor Pool, Saturdays, 8-11 a.m. For more, call 703-781-4649. For registration, call 703-805-2620.

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 Sun., 2-5 p.m., at Wells Field House. For more, email Ron Valentine, ron.valentine@dau. mil; T.J. Dierks, timothy.dierks@DTRA.mil; or Cliff Fouts, CrFouts26k@aol.com.

Water Aerobics

Benyaurd Indoor Pool offers a low-impact, high-energy water workout. Classes are weekly, for hour-long workouts starting at 6 a.m., Monday-Friday. Shallow water classes are 9 a.m., Tuesday and Thursday. A Combo Class is 5 p.m. Friday. Classes are $5 per session, no registration needed. For more, call 703-805-2620.

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