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ess than a week after being By Mary Therese Griffin sworn in as secretary, Ryan Army Warrior Care and Transition McCarthy, the previous undersecretary, touted recent gt. 1st Class Jay Martin, a efforts in the service’s top prioritrumpet player in the Army’s ties — readiness, modernization Old Guard Fife and Drum and reform — to open this year’s Corps, openly admits he was never Association of the U.S. Army really athletic. “I was not athletic Annual Meeting and Exposition., until my mid-forties and I started Oct. 14. racing BMX bicycles, believe it or Readiness, he said, has been renot,” said Martin. stored across the Army, with over Biking was his new hobby unhalf of its brigade combat teams til an accident Jan. 6, 2018, at an now at the highest levels of readiindoor bike park. Martin knew imness. But he urged the need to modmediately on impact that his legs ernize the force, such as developing were not going to be the same. After cloud-based architecture, as Russia immediate surgery he learned he and China inject billions into their would never walk again. militaries and other adversaries U.S Army photo by PFC Dominique Dixon As he transitioned through the grow their capabilities. Sgt. 1st Class Jay Martin participates in the cycling event June 23 in Warrior Transition Battalion at The Army Tampa, duringhas thealso 2019drastically Department of Defense Warrior Games, an Photo by Sgt. Dana Clarke cut its requirements timelines adaptive sports competition for wounded, ill and injured Service mem- Fort Belvoir, he decided not to give Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy speaks during opening up on biking andthe used it in his adapbers and Approximately from up toveterans. seven years to now just 300 athletes representing teams ceremony of the Association of the U.S. Army Annual Meeting tive reconditioning. and from U.S. and Alliedhe military forces compete in a variety of athletic 18 months or less, said, which Exposition in Washington, Oct. 14. competitions. “Hand cycling is different, behas gotten newer equipment out quicker, like the Integrated Visual larly focused on shifting the current dium, seven Soldiers who repreAugmentation System currently be- balance of power,” he said. sented a microcosm of the Army ranks appeared on stage and introing tested by Soldiers. duced themselves to the audience. “Our adversaries are investing in PEOPLE In his full combat kit and a tomorrow today, unconstrained by Before McCarthy took the po1st Cavalry on his a continuing resolution and singubachelor’s degrees to senior NCOs working withDivision each of patch the military Credentialing, along with who attended the Sergeants Ma- centers of excellence to provide changes to promotion jor Academy at Fort Bliss, Texas. technical skill training equitable to and boards, helps ensure the Dailey said the Army will provide academic skills. Soldiers with some college credit or “We thought we need to build on best are promoted and professional credentialing for each that more, because 60 percent of the level of NCO training. Army is combat arms, so what tanretained “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 Dailey cited that 80 percent of he Army could add to its D.C. “Not just be able to say that record retention numbers by you served and sacrificed, but (get- American jobs require skilled labor, providing more incentive for ting) tangible results. That’s what and that Soldiers can become proSoldiers to stay on duty, the ser- we owe to the American people–is a ductive members of the work force better product, to be more produc- after leaving the Army. vice’s top enlisted leader said. “There is a great opportunity The Army has been testing a pilot tive in their hometowns.” Dailey said the Army has been for many of our Soldiers to fulfill program for academic credentialing Photos by Rick Musselman at Fort Hood, Texas, and plans to working out the finer points of the the ranks of those skilled labor reThe Belvoir CFC “cheerleaders” Lt. Col. Andrew Soldiers and civilians show in their support of to ensureBelvoir higher quality quirements our hometowns of extend the program to severalwelcome ma- program trainingtofor members andandAmerica, and theythe have the tangible jor installations by the end of 2019, Wilbraham, Headquarters Battalion commander, theService charity donations teamwork during Fort Belvoir deciding how agencies get payskills,” Daileykickoff said. “We said Maj. of Combined the ArmyFederal DanielCampaign Fort Sgt. Belvoir 2019 kickoff 2019will Combined Federal Campaign pep just rally need and to ment. The program will also be make it official. Dailey. The Army plans to spread pep rally and charity fair, Oct. 16 at Specker Field House. charity fair. “We saw the opportunity to be the program to all installations in available to National Guard and Army Reserve members. able to capitalize on the great skills fiscal year 2020. Dailey said the Army has been more, our go Soldiers have transRecently, the Army provided 110 To read to page A6,now, CFC and Campaign
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sleeve, Capt. Travis Roland said he joined the Army after being inspired by the service of other Soldiers. “Like them, I had a strong desire cause your arms are not legs to defend our country andyour preserve –it’s all arms and upper body. the freedoms that we continueI’m to prettytoday,” much limited chest enjoy he said.from “I’mthe honored up. It’s hard, but once I got fitted in to serve in the infantry and be the the bike, I realized I have to get in heart of the fight wherever, whenthere and keep going, because pracever.” tice makes perfect,” said Martin. With 17 years of service, 1st He won a bronze medalSgt. for his Class Chelsea Porterfield said she classification in hand cycling for recently served theyear’s most DepartrewardTeam Army at in this ing assignment of her long career — ment of Defense Warrior Games as a drill sergeant Fortabout Leonard in Tampa. Martin at knew the Wood, games Missouri. before his accident but now “Nobody likes participate. a drill sergeant,” realized he could He exshe said, donning her campaign hat, plains why he believes the Warrior an intimidating sight for any new Games are important. “Just “But like sports important recruit. it’s my are responsibility formold kids with developing personality to Soldiers and give them the and growth, sportsthat at this tools and training theypoint needfor to injured handicapped individufight andorwin.” alsSgt. is the same kind of thing . said . . it Maj. Christal Rheams shapes development and helps she started off her Army careeryou as a logistics management specialist. Now a vocalist Games, for the U.S. Army See Warrior page A5 Band “Pershing’s Own,” she has been able to perform around the world and even competed this year on the TV show “America’s Got Talent.” As with many other Soldiers, she said the Army also allowed her to attain skills that would not have been possible as a civilian. “Each one of us represents the many jobs that are available in the Army,” she said. “Whether it’s a culinary artist, engineer, cyber analyst, journalist or even a member of the 1st Armored Division, each one of us are always, first and foremost, American Soldiers.” Photo by Dunn, AUSA Then, in front ofLuc the crowd, Sgt. Maj. of the Army administered Daniel Army senior leaders Dailey speaks about retention the Oath of Enlistment to a group and academic the of new recruits,credentialing signifying theatnext AUSA Institute of Land Warfare batch of Soldiers to serve the Army. breakfast iniArlington, Follow n g t h e June e n 26. listment ceremony, Gen. James late those to civilian-sector skills, McConville, chief of staff of the Army, which we had not done.” told media that people – Soldiers, Last year, with the help of Confamily members and Army civilians gress and the Army Continuing – make the other priorities happen. Education System, the Army cre“People are our No. 1 priority,” ated the credentialing assistance he said. “How we get to readiness,
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Health registry tracks residents affected by housing mold, lead issues Compiled by Paul Lara Belvoir Eagle
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he U.S. Army Medical Command has established a Housing Environmental Health Response Registry to address housing health and safety concerns of current or former Army housing residents. The registry allows the Army Public Health Center, APHC, to provide current or former residents information on environmental health hazards, and help them seek medical care for any housingrelated illnesses or concerns. The registry serves as an exchange of information for all potential enrollees, and allows Army Medical Command to share residents’ concerns with Army leadership about housing environmental health hazards. “We have a team of trained professionals standing by to assist all callers,” said John Resta, director of the APHC and acting deputy chief of staff of Public Health for the Army Medical Command. “They will document the caller’s concerns and assist them with access to medical care, if needed, and refer any housing-related concerns to the appropriate installation Department of Public Works. We want to hear all concerns so we can make sure they are properly addressed.” Ashley Fischer, a Belvoir housing advocate, and other volunteers have been posting fliers in the villages urging affected families to sign up any time. “It’s super easy,” said Fischer. “It’s a toll free hotline – 800-984-8523 – and it is manned 24/7 by a team of health professionals designed to assist you. There is a list of questions and a flow-chart they follow, for all life, health and safety concerns in the home.”
“Housing partners will not have access to this. You share medical concerns in your house and family health history, but this is not something that housing partners have any access to. It stays within the Army and DoD and will be quite useful to track illnesses in houses,” she said. APHC provides continuously updated online health information and resources on mold and lead for Service members, Families, civilians, contractors and healthcare providers. The information includes background information on how these hazards can be introduced into the environment, and strategies for prevention. For information about the registry and links to community resource guides and housing hazard information, visit https://go.usa.gov/xVhBK.
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Army developing ways to improve household goods process during PCS
By Devon L. Suits Army News Service he Army is making improvements to the household goods, or HHG, process to help alleviate some of the stress attributed to a Permanent Change move. One initiative being considered is getting Soldiers their orders 120 days before their PCS date, said Maj. Gen. Michel M. Russell, G-4 assistant deputy chief of staff. “What that would do is allow (Soldiers and Families) to better mediate their timelines, versus getting orders late and then having to work through issues with a truncated schedule,” he said Tuesday during the Association of the U.S. Army Annual Meeting and Exposition. The Army is also working on a knowledgebased smartphone application to help with the HHG process. The app will streamline all HHG resources and policies into one location, allowing Soldiers and their Families to discover benefits that can help them before, during, and after the HHG process. For example, some Soldiers may be able to initiate an exception to policy request to increase their HHG max weight to 18,000 pounds, regardless of their rank. These exceptions are based on potential hardships a Soldier might have, such as having a larger family or owning specific types of equipment, Russell said. Additionally, the Army recently changed its dislocation allowance, or DLA, policy, allowing Soldiers to receive their DLA entitlement in their
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DEA agent honored each year in Red Ribbon Week RedRibbon.org
DID YOU KNOW Children of parents who talk to their teens regularly about drugs are 42% less likely to use drugs than those who do not. . . . . Only a quarter of teens report having these conversations.
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he Army Substance Abuse Program recognizes Red Ribbon Week, this week, a tradition that began in 1985. Since 1988, the National Family Partnership has annually sponsored the National Red Ribbon Campaign, in honor of Enrique Camarena. The murder of Camarena, a DEA agent, angered parents and youth in communities across the country, who began wearing Red Ribbons as a symbol of their commitment to raise awareness of the killing and destruction caused by drugs in America. Today, the Red Ribbon mobilizes communities to teach youth and encourage drug-prevention activities, according to the partnership’s website.
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Volunteers search for plastic and trash along the Accotink Bay shoreline during a fall clean-up, Oct. 17. Greg Fleming, with Fort Belvoir Directorate of Public Works, Natural Resource Division, said less pollution creates a more favorable environment for all of the area’s wildlife.
Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the country.
“Kiki” Camarena was a DEA agent who was tortured and killed in Mexico in 1985. He worked his way through college, served in the Marines and became a police officer. When he decided to join the DEA, his mother tried to talk him out of it. “I’m only one person,” he told
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DLA continues streak in DoD disability awards By Beth Reece Defense Logistics Agency
ment across the force. We must give everyone the opportunity to succeed and support them as they advance in their careers.” About 14.5% of DLA employees have a disability and 2.42% have a targeted disability such as blindness and deafness. The agency continues to expand employment opportunities through the Workforce Recruitment Program, which puts prescreened college students and recent graduates with disabilities in 14-week internships
In April, DLA partnered with Gallaudet University, which educates the deaf and hard of hearing, to extend fulltime employment opportuqual employment opportunity profesnities to qualified graduates. The agency’s Pathsionals throughout the Defense Logistics ways to Excellence Program is also designed to Agency proved their commitment to attracting the talent of people with disabilities, train entry-level personnel for advancement, in by being named best midsized component, for fields like contracting. The program has been the third consecutive year. The agency received widely used by DLA major subordinate comits award during the 39th Annual Secretary mands, including DLA Troop Support. of Defense Disability Awards ceremony at the Janice Samuel, DLA’s EEO director, credited Pentagon, Oct. 3. EEO specialists throughout the agency for DLA has earned the honor 18 times the DoD recognition. – more than any other component – and “I have a fabulous diversity and incluwas recognized, with three other agension team that does outstanding work,” cies, for being leaders in hiring, retaining she said. “They’re passionate about what and advancing people with disabilities. they do and take special interest in find“The Department of the Army, Defense ing new ways to reach people with disLogistics Agency, National Reconnaisabilities.” sance Office and Joint Staff have made Her staff is working to create a progreat strides to build a total force that gram that educates middle-school stugrows more diverse and more effective dents on employment opportunities with by the day,” Mark Esper, defense secrethe government. tary, said during the ceremony. Doug“This will help us tap into the millenlas Hurtado from DLA Distribution also nials graduating from high school and received the 2019 Secretary of Defense Courtesy photo college, as we work to replace our aging Award for Outstanding DoD Employees James Stewart, assistant secretary of Defense for Manpower and workforce with new talent,” she said. and Service Members with Disabilities. Reserve Affairs, left, with members of the DLA EEO team during Federal agencies like the Department People with disabilities are unemthe 39th Annual Secretary of Defense Disability Awards ceremony. of Homeland Security and the Air Force’s ployed at twice the rate of the national average, despite their training, skills and From left, Stewart; Eric Spanbauer, Workforce Recruitment Distributed Missions Operations Center experience in fields like science, technol- Program manager; Kristin French, chief of staff; Janice Samuel, have also sought input from Samuel’s director; Nancy Rivera, Disability Program manager; and Russell ogy, engineering and math, Esper added. team on how to grow their disability emLowe, staff director of diversity and inclusion. “We must do our part across the departployment programs. ment to harness those talents and help bridge with federal agencies. Of the 1,109 WRP interns “We’re proud to be a model for others in the the employment gap,” he said. “That means we DLA has temporarily hired since 1995, 150 had successful employment and retention of people must continue to eliminate barriers to recruit- been permanently hired, as of March. with disabilities,” she said.
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JPRA’s mission as crucial as ever in era of changing warfare By Paul Lara Belvoir Eagle
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hat began as Escape and Evasion Training for American Service members in Photo by Paul Lara World War II eventu(from left) Past and present leadership of the Joint ally became Survive, Personnel Recovery Agency, Oct 4, at Fort Hunt Evade, Resist, Escape Park: Col. Stephen Moyes, director 2015-2016; Training for pilots and Col. Lee Pera, commander, 2010-2014; Col. many front-line perDavid Ellis, commander, 2004-2006; and sonnel on how to preCol. Nelson Johnson, director, 2018-Present. vent isolation events behind enemy lines, and what to do if they become isolated until an extraction team can arrive.
A legacy of service “JPRA continues to improve and enhance personnel recovery training for commanders and staffs,” said Col. Nelson Johnson, JPRA Director. “We franchised our personnel recovery planning and execution courses with the United Kingdom’s Defense SERE Training organization, and recently published a joint personnel recovery guide book with participation by NATO and partner nations,” he added. After an isolation event, JPRA must locate the warrior, identify them, and authenticate those personnel before extraction and de-briefing. JPRA gleans from warriors what they did, whether hiding in the wild, or as an enemy prisoner. Every extraction is followed by a lengthy process to understand urgent survival tactics to pass along to new SERE classes and make sure Soldiers are ready to re-integrate with their units. Johnson said American allies benefit from JPRA’s expertise.
“We helped the Ukrainian military establish their re-integration and de-briefing programs, and assisted them in de-briefing over 100 prisoners released from Russian separatists, marking the largest DoD assisted reintegration since Vietnam,” said Johnson. John Jagielski, who recently retired after 19 years with JPRA, said “The team enjoys what they do. “We were involved with Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl when he was rolled up. We did weekly and monthly meetings, trying to confirm what we had, but we never had a good indication on his location, until he was returned by the Taliban. Bottom line - we got him back,” said Jagielski. “We had folks from our agency also help with the re-integration of Jessica Lynch,” he added. “When she came back, she had to go through Walter Reed Hospital, because she was badly injured. We had a team with her from the time she woke up until we got her back. And, SERE continues to check in with her.”
New threats In decades past, Johnson said most of the military was training and posturing for state-on-state conflict, major theaters of warfare, or coalition operations. The modern-day battlefield has DoD members out helping other countries develop its national security, so there are people that are no longer deploying to go state-on-state, but may still be subject to isolation events. “Now, we believe we have more of a responsibility in cyber and other forms of warfare to help get those individuals that might find themselves in a peacetime governmental detention scenario, or a violent extremist organization kidnapping, that are more common today than they were decades ago,” said Johnson. The JPRA model continues to grow, recently adding two foreign liaison officers, one from Germany and the other from the U.K., and Johnson said it is an honor to play such a critical role in one of the greatest of all causes.
Belvoir agencies ‘Show Some Love’ for combined federal campaign fundraising By Rick Musselman Belvoir Eagle
lunch Monday through Friday. But they may have a poor diet over the weekend, so they won’t be physically and mentally ready come Monday morning.” As a result, the agency’s been giving out Go Packs of healthier foods on Friday afternoons. “I encourage everyone to give the CFC a try because, through your generosity, people’s lives are changing for the better,” Brown added. “There’s no negative about charitable giving. You never see the folks who are getting the help from your giving, but take it from me, they’re out there.”
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elvoir agencies are joining forces with others across the government to support the annual Combined Federal Campaign. The Fort Belvoir Garrison hosted pep rally and charity fair for military, federal civilians and retirees, Oct. 16 at Specker Field House. The event included remarks by guest speakers, Jeffrey Brown, a manager in the Resource Development department at United Way of the National Capital Area; and Gerald Gilbert, Naval Integration Branch Head, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, Command, Control, Communication and Computers.
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Belvoir community members stop by the Boys and Girls Club of Fauquier during the 2019 CFC kickoff pep rally and charity fair, Oct. 16 at Specker Field House.
The CFC is a 58-year, federal workplace giving tradition that has raised more than $8.3 billion for charitable organizations, according to the Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area website. It is one of the largest workplace giving campaigns in the world. Funds raised each fall through this campaign help neighbors in need—around the corner, across the nation and throughout the world.
Many ways to show love “The CFC is something I really care greatly about,” said Brown. “The United Way’s efforts are based on three principals: education, financial stability and health. For education, we focus on
middle school to better prepare students for high school. We provide backpacks, school supplies, clean clothes, uniforms and a lot of other things to help these kids along. If you’re not prepared in middle school, you won’t succeed in high school. “We also offer financial empowerment centers—places where we teach people how to open a checking account, create a family budget and how to save money,” he said. “In the spring, we bring volunteers in to help them with their taxes. The final United Way focus Brown discussed was a direct correlation between healthy nutrition and success in school. “For the most part, these kids are getting a decent breakfast and
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“… I have a passion for others, a giving heart and a keen understanding of how we can all impact the CFC,” said Gilbert. “Even if you only have a small amount to give, when pooled together with others, it becomes a large amount. Even if you have no money to give at all, you can volunteer your time. Even if you already have a charity you’re passionate about that you give to, I challenge you to at least visit one of these charities here today and hear their stories. You might learn something about what they do that can help someone in your family, a coworker, a friend. But whatever you do, please give.” For more information about the Combined Federal Campaign, visit cfcnca.org or contact your agency key worker. https://www.flickr.com/ For more photos, visit photos/fort_belvoir.
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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
Photos by Rick Musselman Master Sgt. Lindsay Drake and Lt. Col. Jon Drake, Office of the Chief Army Reserve, approach the finish Runners leave the starting gate of the 2019 FBCH Breast Cancer line of the 2019 FBCH Breast Cancer Awareness 5K Awareness 5K Run/Walk, Saturday. Run/Walk, Saturday. By Rick Musselman Belvoir Eagle
Community supports cancer awareness with 5K Run-Walk Final Results Men’s Open Champion Christian Schreckhise 19:23
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ore than 900 military personnel and community members supported Breast Cancer Awareness Month by competing in Fort Belvoir Community Hospital’s annual 5K run/walk, Saturday at the main hospital campus. The event, a partnership between MWR and the Fort Belvoir Community Hospital Oncology Department, aimed to increase the post community’s knowledge of the disease, and remind women of the importance of regular breast-health screenings and early detection.
Health Screenings Save Lives “This is a fantastic event every year and I want to thank ev- Rosette Toussaint celebrates as she successfully completes the 2019 eryone for coming out FBCH Breast Cancer Awareness 5K today,” said Col. Mi- run/walk, Saturday. chael Greenberg, Fort Belvoir Garrison commander. “Early detection saves lives and this event shows survivors that we really care about them and support them. This event represents our partnership with Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, our MWR staff, our garrison staff and our community at large. This hospital does a tremendous jobZelinsky, for our community—more than 99,000 people are ADF-E shortstop, Mike scoops up a blistering grounder during seen here every year.July Remember, it’s all about early detection a softball matchup with DTRA, 2 at Graves Field. so, please, go get that mammogram and take care of yourself.” and wasted no time unleashing a For regular-season results, Belvoir Girl Scout Service Unit 53- onslaught massive batter’s standings and the playoff schedule, A Seafrom of the Pink 5, with Lt. Col. Andrew Wilbraham, box. In customary form, the teamtheir visit http://www.quickscores.com/ Participants showed support across the age divisions, Headquarters Battalion commander, matched its offensive fortunes with belvoirmwr. taking to the pavement in every shade of pink and uniting after winning first place in the Best stellar play in the infield and out with fellow runners to spread the word about supporting canGroup Turnout category at the 2019 For information about Fort research, solidarity and promoting a message of FBCH Breast Cancer Awareness in the5K grasscer to remain at forging the top of Belvoir’s intramural sports program Run/Walk, Saturday. hope. For more information, visit http://www.fbch.capmed.mil. the FY19 rankings with the 15-0 and the annual Commander’s Cup blowout. title race, call Justin Fitzgerald, Photos by Rick Musselman
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For more photos, visit: DTRA second baseman, Rich Goad, drills one up the middle for a base onship tournament is scheduled to flickr.com/photos/fort_belvoir hit during his team’s late-season intramural softball matchup against begin today, starting at 6 p.m. at ADF-E, July 2 at Graves Field.
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Area cyclists ride through Fort Belvoir during the annual Tour de Mount Vernon, Saturday. By Rick Musselman Belvoir Eagle mid ideal fall weather conditions, bicyclists from across Northern Virginia took in Fort Belvoir’s local color as they passed through the installation during the annual Tour de Mount Vernon ride, Saturday. Col. Michael Greenberg, Fort Belvoir garrison commander, rode amid the field of cyclists on the course that started and ended at the Workhouse Art Center—a trek of some 20-35 miles.
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According to Fairfax County’s website, the Tour de Mount Vernon is designed to bring cyclists on a fun ride through the southwestern part of the Mount Vernon District and on a scenic route through Fort Belvoir. Riders could go 20 or 35 miles. Ride monitors and Fairfax County Police patrolled the event. For more information on the Tour de Mount Vernon, visit https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/mountvernon/tour-de-mount-vernon-2019
Belvoir runners finish strong at Army Ten-Miler By Rick Musselman Sports Editor
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hree running teams representing Fort Belvoir turned in outstanding results amid a field of 35,000 runners, at the Army Ten-Miler, Oct. 13 in Washington. The Active-Duty/Civilian Mixed team finished 4th out of a field of 132, with a time of 4:37:53. The Active-Duty Male team ranked 11th out of 22 teams, with a time of 4:20:10, and the Active-Duty Mixed – Warrior Transition Battalion team ranked 29th out of 132, with a time of 5:45:22.
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Belvoir ATM Team-1 runner, Maj. Chris Haltom, at the 2019 Army Ten-Miler.
Belvoir ATM Team-1 runner, Lt. Col. Ryan Leonard, competes in the 2019 Army Ten-Miler, Oct. 13.
For information about the annual race, visit armytenmiler.com For photos from the 2019 Army Ten-Miler visit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/137161018@N08/albums/72157711354957688
Members of the Belvoir ATM teams at the 2019 Army Ten-Miler, Oct. 13 in Washington From left, Lt. Col. Carlos Kavetsky; Christian Schreckhise; Staff Sgt Matthew Parker; Staff Sgt Austin Sharp; Sgt. 1st Class Manuel Santiago; Sgt. 1st Class Robert Coyle; Maj. Joseph McCarthy; Maj. Richard Connaroe; retired Maj. Stephen Redmon; James Thorne; Capt. John Brunner-Brown; and Charles Lenzini.
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Sports Briefs Stroller Walking Group Join ACS and other Belvoir community parents for their Stroller Walking Group at Pullen Field. The group meets at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 1 and 15, and Dec. 13. The Stroller Walking Group is a way to socialize while providing a source of exercise. This group is open to everyone. For more information, call 571-231-7028.
Readiness Fitness Classes Sports and Fitness offers free weekly fitness classes. Classes include Functional Fitness, C.O.R.E, Body Sculpt, Zumba, X-Fit, Indoor Cycle, and Turbo Tabata. Visit belvoir.armymwr.com for a list of class descriptions and times. Eligible participants include all active duty military, retirees, DoD civilian employees, and dependents. For more info, call 703-806-5093.
Creature Feature Halloween Party Join fellow ghouls and goblins at this year’s Creature Feature Halloween Party at the Bowling Center, 14th Street and Middleton, Oct. 26, 3 – 9 p.m. Lane rentals are $6 an hour (shoe rental not included). There will be a costume contest, door prizes and food specials featuring “Bloody Fingers” (hot dogs) for $1 and a Special Halloween Nacho Platter for $6.
For more, call the Bowling Center at 703-805-2991.
Veterans Day Basketball Tournament The 2019 Veterans Day Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament will be held in Wells Field House and Graves Fitness Center, Nov. 8 - 11. The registration deadline is Oct. 24. Individual and team awards will be given to 1st and 2nd place teams as well as Men’s and Women’s MVP. For more info, visit Belvoir.armymwr.com.
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Sports and Fitness offers weight management, high-intensity strength conditioning, and functional training programs at Kawamura Human Performance Center. The staff is certified to help and educate patrons on reaching fitness goals. Prices are online at belvoir.armymwr.com or call KHPC at 703-806-4430.
The Turkey Trot 5K/10K will be held Nov. 16. The race will start at 9 a.m. and conclude with an awards ceremony at approximately 10:30 a.m. The race will start and end at 14th Street and Middleton Road. Register online at belvoir.armymwr. com or in person at Graves Fitness Center or the Body Shop. The cost is $25 in advance and $35 on the day of the run. For more info, call Graves Fitness Center at 703-806-5368.
Turkey Shoot at the Fort Belvoir Golf Club
Water Aerobics – Winter Schedule The schedule of water aerobics classes until May 22 will be as follows: Deep Water Classes are held 6 – 6:55 a.m. every Monday and Friday, Shallow Water Classes are held 9 – 9:55 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Classes are $5 per session and no registration is required. For more info, call Benyaurd Indoor Pool at 703-805-2620.
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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Hike and Brew Join oin Outdoor Recreation on Saturday for a hike in Sky Meadows State Park, followed by a tour of Silos Brewery. The moderate hike is 2.5 miles one way. Seating is limited and there is a 10 person minimum requirement. If this minimum is not reached, customers will be notified of trip cancellation within 48 hours of the trip. The cost for the trip is $30. This fee includes transportation, 1 glass of beer, a souvenir glass, and a tour of the brewery. For more info, visit belvoir.armymwr.com or call 703-805-3081.
The Fort Belvoir Golf Club hosted a Turkey Shoot Nov. 23 starting at 9 a.m. The tournament will be played by two-person teams. The Pro Shop will make every effort to pair singles into two-person teams. There will be a 9 a.m. shotgun start at Woodlawn Golf Course. The tournament will consist of a two-person team scramble, and all teams play in both the Net Division and the Gross Division. The Tournament fees are $50 for Active Duty and Golf Club Members, and $85 for NonMembers. Tournament fees include continental breakfast, carts, range balls, and a turkey dinner complete with all the traditional fare. Gift cards and turkeys will be awarded as prizes. Entries will be accepted through Nov. 20 at 5 p.m. at the Pro Shop, or by credit card over the phone at 703-806-5878.
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Gen. James McConville, chief of staff of the Army, answers a question from the media after the opening ceremony of the Association of the U.S. Army Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, Oct. 14. how we get to modernization, how we get to reform – it’s people that are going to do that.” To better manage the talent within its ranks, the general added the Army is developing a 21st century talent management system that will move the service from the industrial age into the information age. The system will help assign jobs
that match Army requirements to Soldier knowledge, skills and behaviors. It will even log a Soldier’s preferences, such as if he or she has a desire to stay in one location longer.
FUNDING To prepare current and future Soldiers for the next fight, McCar-
thy noted the Army recently shifted another $10 billion in its next fiveyear budget plan to fund modernization efforts. The move came after senior leaders realigned $30 billion in what they called a “night court” review process that reallocated funds from programs that did not meet the Army’s six modernization priorities:
long-range precision fires, future vertical lift, next-generation combat vehicle, network, air and missile defense, and Soldier lethality. McCarthy stressed that if Congress cannot pass the next budget, the Army could potentially lose up to $7 billion worth of buying power while under a continuing resolution. “From a readiness standpoint, commanders can’t buy parts [so] they reduce training events. The whole machine starts to slow down,” he said. “We have to get a budget deal. It’s on the table. We need to work hard with Congress to get this done.” The Army plans to invest $700 million in Cloud systems over the next five years, McCarthy said. Those systems could address a challenge foreseen in future warfare of how units can handle big data and network security in order to make quick decisions on a contested battlefield. While lawmakers decide on upcoming budgets, McCarthy said the Army still plans to stay on course with its priorities and finish what it started as it heads into an era of great power competition. “The world is complex and dangerous,” he said. “In times of peril, the nation looks to the U.S. Army and expects us to win. And win we shall.”
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New York City Day Trips Leisure Travel Services provides day trips to New York City. Upcoming trip dates are Nov. 16, and Dec. 14. Patrons are guaranteed six hours of free time on the ground to tour the “Big Apple”. The cost is $60 per person and reservations must be made at the Fort Belvoir Community Center LTS office. Eligible patrons include active duty military (including Guard and Reserve), retirees, DoD civilians employees, eligible contractors, and dependents. Each eligible ID card holder can sponsor one non-ID card holder. For more information, call 703-805-3714.
Sip N’ Paint will be held the first Saturday of every month at three times: 1-3 p.m., 4-6 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Enjoy a lighthearted gathering with great people and an enthusiastic instructor that will guide participants through the process of starting and finishing something truly their own. The cost is $25 per person. All materials will be provided and there is no experience necessary. BYOB. Party packages are also available. Eligible participants include all Active Duty Military, Retirees, DoD Civilian Employees, and their Families. Each eligible ID card holder may sponsor one non-ID Card holder so bring a friend or family member. Sign up for classes at the Community Center, 10300 Taylor Rd, Bldg. 1200. For more, call 703-805-3714.
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RSO Fall Festival Join the Fort Belvoir Chapel Family for their Fall Festival Oct. 31 at the Religious Education Center, Bldg. 1028. This Halloween alternative provides fun for all ages with crafts, food, games and more. For more, call 703-806-3418 or 703-806-3958.
Trunk or Treat Fort Belvoir Garrison, 1st IO Command, Intelligence and Security Command, Protective Services Battalion and the Army GEOINT Battalion are hosting a Trunk or Treat event Wednesday at Specker Field House Parking Lot. The fun runs from 4:30 to 7 p.m. and includes games and costume contests.
Stroller Walking Group Join the Stroller Walking Group, 10 a.m., Friday, Nov. 8 and 22, and Dec. 13. at Pullen Field. The group is an incredible way to socialize while exercising. Open to all the Fort Belvoir Community. For more, call 571-231-7028.
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