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cause your arms are not your legs –it’s all arms and upper body. I’m pretty much limited from the chest gt. 1st Class Jay Martin, a up. It’s hard, but once I got fitted in trumpet player in the Army’s the bike, I realized I have to get in Old Guard Fife and Drum there and keep going, because pracCorps, openly admits he was never tice makes perfect,” said Martin. their new SLOs, so they have current registration He won a bronze medal for his really athletic. “I wasbenot athletic information for that school district. If they’ll classification in hand cycling for mid-fortiesand and I started home-schooling, we senduntil themmy information Team Army at this year’s Departracing BMX bicycles,on believe it or connect them with the home-school association ment of Defense Warrior Games not,” said Martin. Belvoir. We’re here to help parents ‘connect the in Tampa. Martin knew about the Biking was his new dots,’ basically; to make transition smoother. We hobby un- games before his accident but now til an district accidenttoJan. 6, 2018, at an realized he could participate. He exwork very hard with our school encourindoor bike park. Martin knew im- plains why he believes the Warrior age as much flexibility as possible.” mediately on impact that his legs Games are important. Photo by Paul Lara O’Sullivan said the Belvoir SLO also provides were not going to be the same. After “Just like sports are important educational courses for parents to become familGarrison Col. Michael immediate surgery he learned he Commander for kids with developing personality iar with their new posts and school districts. Greenberg, left, Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin would never walk again. and growth, sports at this point for U.S Army photo by PFC Dominique Dixon “We do training—with As parents and schoolthrough Fairfax, center; and Virginia Secretary of he transitioned the injured or handicapped individuSgt. 1st Class Jay Martin participates in the cycling event June 23 in Jamie Albers Wendy O’Sullivan staff—on the InterstateWarrior CompactTransition and military Battalion at als Veterans andisDefense Affairs the same kindCarlos of thing . . . it Tampa, during the 2019 Department of Defense Warrior Games, an culture,Service and wememhave the ‘PCS Challenge’ that not to give shapes development and helps you By Rick Musselman Fort Belvoir, he decided adaptive sports competition for wounded, ill and injured Hopkins cut the ribbon for a Veteran’s Benhelps parents, studentsup and staff understand Belvoir Eagle on biking and used it in hisefit adapbers and veterans. Approximately 300 athletes representing teams Service Office on Fort Belvoir, Friday. military We also support parents facing tive reconditioning. from U.S. and Allied military forces compete in a variety of life. athletic See Warrior Games, page A5 ilitary life is hectic enough, and for par- unique challenges with their own children, like competitions. “Hand cycling is different, beents, it can be even more challenging as school-age children frequently enroll in new schools—with new teachers, academic requirements and regulations. Fortunately, military parents arriving at Fort Belvoir have experts who can help with these new challenges: School Liaison profes- degrees to senior NCOs working with each of the military bachelor’s Credentialing, along Officers, with two sionals who work constantly to provide support who attended the Sergeants Ma- centers of excellence to provide changes to promotion services. jor Academy at Fort Bliss, Texas. technical skill training equitable to Wendy O’Sullivan and Jamie are ready said the Army will provide academic skills. boards, helps ensure theAlbersDailey to offer any school-related help, not only on post Soldiers with some college credit or “We thought we need to build on best are promoted and and beyond. but throughout Fairfax County professional credentialing for each that more, because 60 percent of the “We work with incoming and outgoing levelFamiof NCO training. Army is combat arms, so what tanretained lies for transition into the school districts,” “The expectation is we give some- gible technical skills do they leave O’Sullivan said. “We support Familiesthing across all for that service,” Dailey with?” he said. back By Joe Lacdan service branches and, for Families in surrounding said at an Association the U.S. Army News Service By Paul of Lara Skilled labor required school districts, we can refer them toArmy the SLOs breakfast in Washington, Belvoir Eagle Photo by Luc Dunn, AUSA covering those. We also assist Families when a to sayVision that Labs Dailey cited that 80 percent of he Army could add to its D.C. “Not just be ableNight twin-engine airplane Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel publicrecord school retention may not be compliant In- and sacrificed, but (get- American jobs require skilled labor, you the served numbers by with crashes into a UH-60 Blackhawk heliDailey speaks about retention terstate Compactmore for Military Children and when tangible results. copter That’s on what and thatatSoldiers can become pro- and academic credentialing at the providing incentive for ting) the runway Davison Army there are issues regarding credit transfer and we owe onto the American people–is a ductive members of the work force AUSA Institute of Land Warfare Soldiers to stay on duty, the serAirfield – that was the scenario of a full-scale time cansaid. connect Families betterwith product, exercise, to be more producafter leaving the Army. vice’sgraduation. top enlisted We leader breakfast in Arlington, June 26. August 14 as numerous agencies tested SLOs thetesting world.”a pilot tive in their hometowns.” “There a great opportunity Theanywhere Army has in been their readiness to respond in aislife-and-death Dailey said the Army has been for many of our Soldiers to fulfill late those to civilian-sector skills, program for academic credentialing situation. Photo by Paul Lara points of the ranks those skilled re- which we had not done.” Always ready toand help at Fort Hood, Texas, plans to working out the finer According to the Davison Army of Airfield Safetylabor Fort Belvoir first responders lift a critiprogram higher quality quirements oura hometowns of extend the program to several Last year, with the help of Con“Parents should contact us asmasoon as they feelto ensure Manger John Redmond, the exerciseinwas multically injured Soldier during a training for Service members and America, and Aviation they haveBrithe tangible gress and the Armyfull-scale jor installations by the end of 2019,added. Continuing something’s not right,” O’Sullivan “When agency effort involving The Army exercise at Davison Army Airfield, Aug. deciding how agencies will get payskills,” Dailey said. “We just need to said Sgt. Maj. to of PCS, the Army Daniel Education System, the crethey’re ready we can connect them to gade; 12th Aviation Battalion; Fort Belvoir Fire 14. Two of the seven on board aArmy crashed ment. The program will also be make it official. Dailey. The Army plans to spread ated the credentialing assistance helicopter were flown out by Fairfax “We saw the opportunity to be the program to all installations in available to National Guard and County and U.S. Park Police. See Airfield Training, A9 Army able to capitalize on the great skills fiscal year 2020. See School Liason, A7Reserve members. See Credentialing, page A8 Dailey said the Army has been our Soldiers have now, and transRecently, the Army provided 110
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f you have questions regarding your housing rights and options or need advice, the Fort Belvoir Legal Assistance Office is here to help. The office offers free legal advice and consultation to Service members and their Families, including lease agreements, unresolved housing disputes and buying a home. Licensed attorneys and paralegals are ready to guide you through personal civil legal issues at no cost.
This valuable service is available to all active duty service members, retirees, and their dependants as well as reservists and civilians that are preparing for deployments. Appointments are available Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Walk-in visits are available from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Friday only. If you need assistance with home closing documents, an appointment is required. The Staff Judge Advocate offices are located at 9990 Belvoir Drive (building 257). For more information, contact the Legal Assistance Office at 703-8052856, or connect with us on Facebook @fortbeloirlegalassistance.
Stay informed on the latest housing updates and information. HOUSING Click on: HOUSING Go to: Fort Belvoir Housing Resident Portal Fort Belvoir Website: https:home.army.mil/belvoir
Fairfax County Schools Roll Out Free Bus Tracking App Where’s the bus? If you’ve ever been worried that your child will miss the bus, FCPS has employed a new tool to help. The Here Comes the Bus® app offers real-time information on bus arrivals, locations and delays to simplify morning and afternoon routines for parents and students. Here Comes the Bus will be available starting the first day of school, Monday, August 26th. To get started, parents will need the FCPS school district code 28982 and a Student Information System (SIS) Parent Account. Contact your child’s school if you do not have an SIS Parent Account. The app can be downloaded for free from the App store or Google Play.
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Voices of Service heading to ‘America’s Got Talent’ semifinals in September
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oices of Service is heading to the “America’s Got Talent� semifinals after securing a spot in the Aug. 14 show. The quartet of veteran and active-duty military members includes Woodbridge residents Caleb Green, Jason Hannah and Christal Rheams, along with Ron Henry of Williamsburg. Green is a longtime national anthem singer for the Washington Capitals. In their first live performance, Voices of Service performed Gavin Degraw’s “Fire� on the Aug. 13 episode. The group was one of seven acts that performed that night to advance to the next round. Voices of Service perform on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent� Voices of Service is affiliated with the Virginia-based Center for American Military “We are a non-profit and we work a great deal Music Opportunities, CAMMO, a group dedi- with the USO as well as the staff on the Fort cated to creating music performance and career Belvoir Community hospital’s 7th floor,� said opportunities for military members and veter- Cathie Lechareas. “Jason – in the grey suit – is a ans. Its co-founder and executive director said combat medic who was stationed at the Hospital CAMMO does a lot of work at Fort Belvoir. before moving on to Crystal City.�
Their initial performance in June of Katy Perry’s “Rise� was celebrated by the judges. Last week, the group performed “See You Again� from Charlie Puth and Wiz Khalifa and advanced to the quarterfinals. The semifinals include performances Sept. 3 and 10, with results shows Sept. 4 and 11. Aside from the 21 acts put through in the quarterfinals, there will be one more wildcard. Each week, 11 acts will perform, with five making it to the finals. The two-part final will air live Sept. 17 and 18. On the last night, the top five will be revealed before a countdown to the ultimate winner. “They are such a team,� LecharCourtesy Photo eas said of the close ties the group shares with each other. “The chemistry onstage is something that can’t be thrown together; it’s grown from them working together so much.� Besides bragging rights, the champion act gets $1 million and a chance to headline at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
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Garrison lead Engineer retiring after 40 years Sanders calls 14 years at Belvoir ‘Fun’ We provide service to those who join the military … the people who defend freedom and the homeland and allow a whole lot of people to live in peace,” Sanders said. “We are improving their facilities and their standard of living, allowing them to complete their missions,” Sanders said. “Engineers, like doctors, are responsible for people’s longevity. By continually providing clean water, roads and infrastructure, an engineer can touch every aspect of someone’s life,” he said. Photo by Paul Lara Sanders’ time here is part of 40 years as Bill Sanders, Belvoir Garrison director of Public Works, an Army civilian. He also was commissioned retires next week. as a second lieutenant in the Army Corps of Engineers in 1974 and served three of his four By Margaret Steele active-duty years in Germany with the 249th Belvoir Eagle hree days into his job here as Director of Engineering Combat Heavy Battalion, Prime Public Works, a construction-planning Power’s precursor. Before becoming Director of meeting was forced to be held outside, Public Works, he worked as a supervisory manbecause the indoor meeting location had no agement analyst at Belvoir’s Directorate of Lopower. “That doesn’t happen anymore,” said Bill gistics, which is no longer a garrison directorate. Sanders executes an average yearly budget of Sanders, who is retiring after 15 years as Fort $100 million and has obligated more than $140 Belvoir Garrison’s Director of Public Works. million for a single year, twice in his 15 years “I’m very proud of what we’ve done. We’re all proud we’ve improved quality of infrastructure; here. During Base Realignment and Closure the power grid; water; sewers; roads and storm- 2005, BRAC, he oversaw the execution of nearly water systems for Soldiers and their Families. $5 billion in new construction on Fort Belvoir.
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“It’s been lots of fun at Fort Belvoir. We spent a lot, we built a lot and we fixed a lot,” Sanders said. For his efforts, Sanders was named the William C. Griggle DPW Executive of the Year at the U.S. Army Installation Management Command’s 2009 DPW Annual Awards Program. John Burns, acting deputy to the garrison commander, has known Sanders for six years. “I could tell when I met Bill Sanders that he was an exceptional DPW with vast knowledge about a lot of projects, buildings, costs and contracts,” Burns said. “But, more importantly, Bill will definitely be remembered for his ability to improve the installation,” adding Sanders will be missed and has done a great job. Sanders said he’s most proud of developing the division chiefs and other employees at DPW. “There was a time none of them could compete for my job. However, while I was here, we’ve been able to adjust their grades to reflect the workload and the responsibilities their talents and skills have afforded them,” he said. What’s next? After retiring from garrison, Sanders said he’s not certain what he’ll do, adding he may have a chance to return to work for another unit on Belvoir. But, the buildings, bridges and roads on Belvoir will all exemplify his hard work, long into the future.
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The Soldiers were unaware of the rocket-propelled grenade until it was fired at their dismounted patrol in the Iraqi city of Baiji. But, the vision of it exploding behind then-1st Sgt. Michael Grinston after it whooshed four inches over his shoulder is forever etched into his mind.
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Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Grinston, senior enlisted leader for Army Forces Command, presents the FORSCOM Eagle Award during a ceremony, Jan. 9. Grinston was sworn in as the 16th Sergeant Major of the Army, Aug. 9. As the Army’s top enlisted leader, one of his priorities will be for Soldiers to master the fundamentals – basic individual combat tasks and skills they should all know.
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t’s a grim, daily reminder for Grinston, who was sworn in as the 16th Sergeant Major of the Army, Aug. 9, of a lesson learned – a painful one that now drives much of his priorities to build a more combat-ready force. “When you get ambushed, and Soldiers are dying right there in the street, it is not the time to figure out if everybody knows what they’re doing,” he said. “It was a pretty tough day.”
Becoming Grunts Six months before Grinston’s artillery unit deployed to Iraq, they found out instead of firing rounds they would serve as infantrymen. His unit, part of 1st Infantry Division’s 1st Battalion, 7th Field Artillery Regiment, had just trained on advanced artillery ranges. The Soldiers now had to train outside their normal roles. The unit was sent to Hohenfels, Germany, for a crash course on infantry tactics. The largest livefire exercises they could conduct, though, were only at the team level. “I tried to get in as many live fires as I could to kind of replicate what it feels like on the ground,” he said, “because I knew it was going to be hard.” Just three days into the process of replacing the outgoing unit in Iraq, his Soldiers had their first big test. Grinston heard over the radio that one of his unit’s vehicles had broken down in Baiji, a strategic
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Command Sgt. Maj. Michael A. Grinston, center right, senior enlisted leader for 1st Infantry Division, provides feedback to a Soldier during a visit to Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Feb. 11, 2015. Grinston was sworn in as the 16th Sergeant Major of the Army, Aug. 9.
city due to its oil refinery, the largest in the country. He rushed out of Forward Operating Base Summerall with a platoon to provide security. But once they got there, the stalled convoy was under attack, severely wounding one Soldier. “That was our first platoon live fire,” he said. “In the middle of the town, being shot at, and a Soldier loses a foot.” About a month later, Grinston and others were on a patrol through the city. This time, it felt strangely quiet. The market was closed; the streets were deserted. It was still early in the Iraq War, and the artillerymen were unsure what it all meant. “It’s as clear as day when I run it in my mind (now),” he said. “But, at the time, you’re going from artillery and not noticing these things.” A report then came down that insurgents were preparing to ambush the mayor’s office. Grinston joined a squad-sized dismounted patrol as they headed over to investigate. “Unfortunately, we found it,” he said of the ambush. As the patrol turned into an alley, an insurgent in a building about 100 meters away aimed an RPG at them. The Soldiers had no idea what was about to happen. “You can’t see every window,” Grinston said. “If you just stand in the city and somebody wanted to shoot you, could you stop them? It’s damn near impossible.” The explosion instantly killed
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Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Grinston, right, senior enlisted leader for 1st Infantry Division, presents a coin to the officer in charge of providing chow for Iraqi army soldiers training at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, January 2015.
the squad leader and platoon sergeant: Staff Sgts. Raymond Jones and Toby Mallett, respectively. Spc. Peter Enos, a combat medic, died later from his wounds. Two others were also wounded. Grinston walked away unscathed. “Every day, I think about that. It’s what makes me wake up in the morning,” he said. “When you go through something like that, it’s life-changing.” Amid the chaos, Grinston and others transported the wounded and dead back to base. There, he refitted and returned to the city with M1 Abrams tanks and Bradley Fighting Vehicles to confront the insurgents. After hours of firefights and RPG attacks, quiet was restored to the city. For his efforts, Grinston earned a Bronze Star with Valor device -the first of two he would earn in his career. The most difficult thing he has ever had to do in his life, though, did not occur against an enemy. It was calling Family members of those who would not come home. The squad leader, he said, had to deploy late so he could watch the birth of his son. It was the first and last time he would see his son in person. “You can’t forget it, when you call that Family and you have to explain that you didn’t protect their husband,” Grinston said, choking up. “If that’s not enough motivation, then I don’t know what is.”
Mastering the Fundamentals The fatal RPG attack, and many other combat situations he faced, continue to drive him to ensure the next Soldier is ready for them. As the top enlisted leader in the Army, one of his priorities will be for Soldiers to master the fundamentals -- the basic individual combat tasks and skills they should all know. “I truly believe we have to be experts as Soldiers, no matter what your (military occupational specialty) is,” he said. He will also concentrate on building more effective squads and taking care of Soldiers and their Families. As for the fundamentals, Grinston was an early proponent for the Expert Soldier Badge, which the Army recently approved. Similar to the Expert Infantryman Badge and Expert Field Medical Badge, the new badge will test Soldiers from other MOSs on combat skills as an incentive to build readiness across the force. He looks forward to the Army Combat Fitness Test, which is set to roll out in late 2020, that he said will help Soldiers meet the physical demands of future missions. No matter the battlefield, he added, mastering the fundamentals to prepare for it is the ultimate goal. “The Army has been changing since the Army has been in existence,” Grinston said. “We’re going to make sure that we are ready and lethal for whatever we’ve been asked to do.”
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March with Soldiers over Veterans Bridge
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A color guard representing the past, present and future of the military leads the Springfield Bridgewalk enroute in this 2016 file photo.
Springfield BridgeWalk 7 p.m. Tuesday Meet at Amherst Avenue/Bland Street Walk to American Legion Post 176
Show support for our military by joining your neighbors at the Springfield BridgeWalk, Tuesday
By Margaret Steele Belvoir Eagle ounty Supervisor Jeff McKay invites the Fort Belvoir community to attend the annual Springfield BridgeWalk, Tuesday at 7 p.m. This annual, familyfriendly event began years ago, after 9/11, as Springfield’s way to show support for the military, and display the strong ties it has with Fort Belvoir and its personnel. Everyone is welcome. At 7 p.m., at the corner of Amherst Avenue and Bland Street, people, strollers and leashed dogs can meet with local, supporting businesses. At 7:30 p.m., street lights begin to shine, police close the road and the group
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tutoring and social or emotional support, and we help parents navigate conversations with school psychologists and social workers during challenging times. “When parents first arrive, everything is new and just being able to talk to somebody who understands the school system and military life is vital,” O’Sullivan said. “Military Families face a lot of challenges and we’ve got good programs.”
Critical to learning For the staff of Belvoir’s schools, SLOs’ services are indispensable. “Our SLO’s are absolutely essential to our work,” said Jamey Chianetta, Fort Belvoir Upper School principal. “They welcomed (Margo) Dias-Pareja, Fort Belvoir Elementary School principal) and me with great information about the installation and school community; helped us plan and deliver staff development regarding military culture; and they regularly connect new Families to information about our school
system. We seek their assistance regularly and are always impressed by their dedication. Their background knowledge of military and education topics is strong, and they keep us informed about directives that impact our work.” Chianetta stressed that the hallmark of Belvoir’s SLOs is their experience with military life; O’Sullivan and Albers are both military spouses. “Our SLOs are knowledgeable about our school system and the military. They’ve built relationships with leaders in both systems, which benefit everyone,” she said. “Some of the most powerful things our SLOs do are information sessions on topics like special education, and seminars focused on making the next PCS move seamless. They work with Families requiring extra care to facilitate a ‘warm-handoff’ to the SLO of the next duty location and they bridge communication between the military and school system toward the ultimate goal of supporting student learning.”
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By Program Executive Office Soldier Public Affairs Brig. Gen. Anthony Potts, Program Executive Officer roject Manager Soldier Sensors and Soldier, presents Col. Lasers hosted a change of charter cereDouglas W. Copeland, Projmony, July 26, welcoming Col. Douglas ect Manager Soldier Sensors and Lasers at Program Copeland as the new Project Manager to PM Executive Office Soldier, the SSL, and as a member of the larger Program PM SSL Charter, July 26. Executive Office Soldier Family. In his opening remarks, Brig. Gen. Anthony Potts, PEO-Soldier, stated “These are exciting, but tough, times within PM SSL. Over the past year, SSL has endured a lot of change and the programs within have become high priorities for the Army.” Col. Christopher Schneider, outgoing Project Manager for PM SSL, is in charge of the newly created Program Manager Integrated Visual Augmentation System. In addressing Copeland, Schneider stated, “I could not be happier or more proud that you’re coming over to SSL. There is not a better leader to take over SSL and drive it to success.” Copeland is no stranger to PEO Soldier and spent most of his acquisition career here. “Returning to PEO Soldier is like a homecoming. Things have come full circle for me,” he stated. “PEO Soldier is my Family, my tribe.” “Your collective talent, hard work, and dedication to the mission has enabled our forces with the best capabilities on the planet,” Copeland stated addressomg the PEO Soldier team. “These are some of the finest acquisition professionals I have ever seen. They expertly execute this mission, every day, and always give 110 percent and then some.”
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Force Management Support Agency’s change-of-command By Army Force Management Support Agency he U.S. Army Force Management Support Agency conducted a changeof-command ceremony, Aug. 14 in Thurman Auditorium, Humphreys Hall, Fort Belvoir. Col. Dover Seawright III relinquished command to Col. William M. (Mike) Fairclough, who joins USAFMSA from Secretary of the Joint Staff, Headquarters, U.S. Forces, KoCourtesy Photo rea. The ceremony was officiated by Brig. Gen. Brig. Gen. Peter N. BenPeter N. Benchoff, director of Force Managechoff, director of Force ment, G-3/5/7. Management, G-3/5/7 Fairclough is assuming command at a critpresents the Army Force ical point in reshaping the U.S. Army force Management Support Agency colors to Col. structures to achieve greater readiness and Col. Fairclough, incoming capabilities through modernization and recommander, Aug. 14 at forms. Thurman Auditorium, as In his remarks, Fairclough extolled his exCol. Seawright, outgoing citement, saying he look forward “…to taking commander, looks on. charge of this great organization and to the exciting times that lie ahead for the U.S. Army Force Management Support Agency.” With a change-of-command, it is a bittersweet moment for the USAFMSA workforce. They will miss Seawright’s strong and fair leadership, but look forward to the new challenges and directions of Army Force Management with their new commander.
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Department; Fort Belvoir EMS; Fairfax County Emergency Services; Night Vision Lab; D.C. National Guard; and U.S. Park Police. Fort Belvoir Fire and Emergency Services Battalion Chief Chris Craft said his team arrived at the crash site and noted two fatalities and several critically injured people. There was an immediate focus on extricating all seven Soldiers from the two aircraft. After assessing injuries, the call was made for outside assistance from Fairfax County and U.S. Park Police to fly out two victims in critical condition, while the rest were transported to local hospitals. Dale Walters, manager, Air Traffic Control Systems for Davison Army Airfield, said these exercises test readiness and keep skills sharp while also coordinating with neighboring agencies. “Working with Fairfax County and U.S. Park Police is a part of continuity of government and part of the National Capital Region cooperation initiative, so we can all be aware what’s going on, and support each other. We’re all working together with the other governmental agencies to make sure everything’s done right,” said Walters. Redmond said exercises like this test the assumptions that agencies have made in their pre-accident planning. “The objective for today was to test the response time for all the emergency vehicles, and to also validate our pre-accident plans for Airfield Division, 12th Aviation and for TAAB. This was a great exercise, and we are learning a lot from it.”
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The positions, all for the 8 a.m. Protestant Service, are soprano, tenor, alto and bass section leaders; and choir director. For more, call 703-806-3316.
CIF closing for annual inventory
The Fort Belvoir Central Issue Facility is closed, Aug. 26-30, for annual inventory. If you need to clear CIF during this time, call the Fort Myer CIF, 703-696-3344. The Fort Belvoir CIF reopens Sept. 3.
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The Armed Services Blood Program has a blood drive at the USO Warrior and Family Center, Monday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Appointments can be made online at militarydonor.com using sponsor code: USO. Walk-ins welcome.
VA Welcome Kit Online
$30.00 Kings Dominion military appreciation discount Single Day Admission is available for $30. Ticket expires Aug. 31. Active and retired military personnel and immediate family members, DoD civilians, contractors and veterans with a valid ID required upon purchase. For more info, contact Leisure Travel Services, 10300 Taylor Road, Bldg. 1200, or call 703-805-3714.
The Five Love Languages Find the secret to a love that lasts by joining ACS Family Advocacy Program on Aug. 28 from 6-9 p.m. The class is free. For information, call 571-231-7001 or email FBFamilyAdvocacy@gmail.com.
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Whether you’re just getting out of the service or you’ve been a civilian for years, the Veterans Affairs Welcome Kit can help guide you to the benefits and services you’ve earned. Keep your welcome kit handy so you can turn to it throughout your life—like when it’s time to go to school, get a job, buy a house, get health care, retire, or make plans for your care as you age. To download the kit, visit https://www.va.gov/ va-welcome-kit-bw.pdf.
Newcomers’ Orientation
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Active Duty, retirees and DoD civilians can display their for sale vehicle, RV, trailer or boat (on a trailer). The lot is located at the corner of Gunston and Abbott Road. Cost for an 18-foot space is $45 for 30 days. Register for a space at the Automotive Skills Center, 9290 Gunston Rd, Bldg. 1462. For more, call 703-806-4088.
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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
Austin Moss, 7, executes a spot-on return during a CYS tennis camp session, Aug. 14 at Graves Courts.
Felicity Roussakies, 11, develops hand-eye coordina- Stephen Lawson McKenzie, 10, returns tion in a return drill during a CYS tennis camp session, the ball during a CYS tennis camp Aug. 14 at Graves Courts. session, Aug. 14 at Graves Courts.
Tennis anyone? Enthusiasm and fun abounds at children’s tennis camp
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DTRA second baseman, Goad,players drills one thetennis middle for sesa base Head Coach Alton GreeneRich welcomes to aup CYS camp hit during hisatteam’s intramural softball matchup against sion, Aug. 14 Graveslate-season Courts. ADF-E, July 2 at Graves Field.
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early 30 of Fort Belvoir’s youth community wrapped up the 2019 Child and Youth Services summer sports camp season, including training in football, cheerleading, basketball, soccer and golf; with a week-long tennis clinic, Aug. 12-16 at the Graves Fitness Center Courts. The clinic, designed to teach beginning tennis enthusiasts the basics of the game, marked a summer of CYS fun, fitness and education before yet another school season starts. “The tennis clinic drew a big crowd, this year, and everybody is really energetic about the instruction,” said Alton Greene, clinic head coach and a long-standing veteran of Fort Belvoir’s youth athletics program. “This teaches the basics and fundamentals of the game and the students catch on really quick. Our other instructor today is Zion Williams, a former athlete in Belvoir’s youth sports programs, and now the district champ at Hylton High School in Woodbridge. That’s really exciting to have our former athletes come back and help out. Everyone out here is just so enthusiastic about learning the game.” The students spent the 90-minute instructional session learning tennis howZelinsky, to hold the racquet execute grounder forehand and ADF-E terminology; shortstop, Mike scoops up and a blistering during backhand swings; performing effective serving and returning techa softball matchup with DTRA, July 2 at Graves Field. niques; developing proper stance, balance and mobility; and building hand-eye coordination. and wasted no time unleashing a For regular-season results, Greene and Williams kept the tennis clinic dynamic engaging massive onslaught from the batter’s standings and the and playoff schedule, while maintaining regard for http://www.quickscores.com/ every participant’s efforts, box. In customary patience form, theand team visit regardless their abilities coming the camp. matched itsofoffensive fortunes with into belvoirmwr. The CYS summer camp program is highly popular each season, ofstellar play in the infield and out For information about Fort fering a wide range of recreational and educational activities to Belvoir in the grass to remain at the top of Belvoir’s intramural sports program youth between school years. the FY19 rankings with the 15-0 and the annual Commander’s Cup For more information on the CYS summer camp program and all blowout. race, callopportunities, Justin Fitzgerald, things related to Fort Belvoir’s array oftitle youth sports call TheArrington, single-elimination champileague coordinator and sports facilJerry CYS sports and fitness director, 703-805-9139; Julie onship tournament is scheduled to ity manager, 703-806-5093. Athletes Libert, CYS sports and fitness assistant director, 703-805-9138; or visit begin today, starting at 6 p.m. at can also contact their unit represenhttps://belvoir.armymwr.com/programs/youth. Graves Field. tative to sign up and get schedules.
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249th Engineer Battalion’s Ethan Kish sinks a midrange putt during the FY19 intramural golf championship, Aug. 15 on the Fort Belvoir Golf Club’s Gunston Course.
249th Engineer Battalion’s Zach Smith executes a short putt as teammate, Chris Garrett, looks on during the FY19 intramural golf championship, Aug. 15 on the Fort Belvoir Golf Club’s Gunston Course.
FINAL RESULTS Overall Team Division
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DLA’s Jesse Hall follows through on his opening drive during the FY19 intramural golf championship, Aug. 15 on the Fort Belvoir Golf Club’s Gunston Course.
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DLA dominates in golf, sets sight on Cup title By Rick Musselman Belvoir Eagle
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efense Logistics Agency is poised to clinch the FY19 Commander’s Cup after its athletes dominated the fairways and greens of the Golf Club’s Gunston Course, Aug. 15 to win the intramural golf championship title. The unit wrapped up competition with a combined total of 202 strokes—20 better than runner-up, Office of the Chief Army Reserve (222 strokes). Defense Threat Reduction Agency finished the tourney in third place, shooting 223 on the day, and U.S. Army Legal Services Agency
claimed the fourth-place slot with 224. DLA golfers also claimed both the champion and runner-up trophies in the best-round category. Jerry Arnold and Ellis Anderson took first place with 63 strokes, and Dave Dustin and Jesse Hall came in second with 66. The sweeping victory, which comes right on the heels of the unit’s triumph in the bowling championship a week before, cements DLA at the top of the overall Cup standings, with two major events remaining in the season. More than 40 athletes competed in the tournament on ideal course conditions. For information about Fort Belvoir’s intramu-
ral sports program and the annual Commander’s Cup title race, call Justin Fitzgerald, intramural sports program coordinator and facilities manager, 703-806-5093. Athletes can also contact their unit representative to sign up and get schedules. Belvoir golfers prepare to head out to the opening tees to kick off the FY19 intramural golf championship, Aug. 15 on the Fort Belvoir Golf Club’s Gunston Course.
LGAFB hosts Memorial Golf Tournament
Lady golfers honors past players By Rick Musselman Belvoir Eagle
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he Ladies Golf Association of Fort Belvoir hosted its annual Memorial Tournament to recognize and honor the group’s past members, Aug. 13 at the Golf Club. Competition followed a four-person team format with two-person best-ball scoring.
Top gross and net scorers received prizes. Oksan Hite, Young Grzella, Gloria Orr and Margaret Hundelt claimed first place in the overall net-score division; and Yong Merritt, Bea Burdick, Rhu Black and Mi Suk Gentry wrapped up play in the runner-up position. Emily Perry, Lyn Clary, Kim Kohler and Sun Wahler won the title in the
low-gross division, and Mi Suk Gentry and Emily Perry prevailed in the closestto-the-pin contests on holes 7 and 13, respectively. 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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Registration open for FBCH Breast Cancer Awareness 5K
Fort Belvoir Community Hospital supports breast cancer awareness by hosting the 7th annual 5K run/walk, Oct. 19, 8:30 a.m., on the main hospital campus at the Oaks Pavilion entrance. To register online, visit www.raceentry.com/races/mwr-fbchbreast-cancer-awareness-5k/2019/register. For details call Anthony Leon, fitness program specialist, at 703-805-4430.
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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Fort Belvoir Sonic Boom Track Club athlete, Alissa Martin, 12, is rec-
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awards banquet, Sunday at Pullen Field. Martin claimed gold medals
in shot put, discus and javelin at the recent Nationals meet. Full coverage of the team’s performance at this event will appear in a future issue of the Belvoir Eagle.
MWR hosts the annual Pooch Plunge, Sept. 7 at the Officers’ Club’s Connelly Outdoor Pool. This popular event is the one day out of the year when dogs can enjoy free reign over the pool. For more, visit https:// belvoir.armymwr.com/calendar/event/ pooch-plunge/3415648/42411 or call 703805-2620.
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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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.
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 info and schedules, call 703-805-2620.
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 703806-5878.
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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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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.
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.
Cosmic Bowling
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.
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