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Belvoir Warrior Transition Soldier INSCOM celebrates newBrigade milestone Project marks 19 partnership flourishes at years DoDplanning, Warrior Games
Charles F. Sardo, INSCOM chief of staff, presided over the ceremony cause your arms not your legs By Mary Therese Griffin and told the audience the day has been in the works forare 19 years. –it’s all upper body. I’m Army Warrior Care and Transition “Today’s ribbon-cutting ceremony marks thearms mostand significant pretty much limited milestone, to date, toward achieving that goal,” said Sardo.from “It isthe chest It’s hard, but oncelike I got fitted in gt. 1st Class Martin, a toup. incredible how manyJay people it takes construct a facility this. the bike, I realized I have to in the Army’s Over trumpet the years,player from the initial collection of requirements, through get in there and keep going, because pracOld Guard Fife and design, Drum and the planning, programming, then finally the construction, tice makes perfect,” said Corps, openly admitshave he was never thousands of people worked together toward this effort.” Martin. He in won bronze medal for his really athletic. “I was not athletic INSCOM moved into the Nolan Building theasummer 1989. By classification in hand cycling for until my‘90s, mid-forties and I started the late personnel growth exceeded the facility’s capability, and Team Army at this year’s Departracing BMX bicycles, believe it orthe continual evolving information INSCOM struggled to incorporate ment of Defense Warrior Games not,” said Martin. technology and personnel into the existing space.Martin In 2000, INSCOM in Tampa. knew about the Biking wastohis new the hobby unbegan efforts expand facility. games before his accident but now til Immediately an accident after Jan. Sept. 6, 2018, at anINSCOM 11, 2001, underwent rapid realized he could participate. He exindoor bike park. Martintoknew im-an operational restructuring and growth become headquarters to meet plains why he believes the Warrior mediately on impact that his legs Enduring the intelligence demands of operations Freedom and Iraqi Games are important. were not going to be the same. After space Freedom. The growth drove immediate requirements, INSCOM “Just like sportsforced are important immediate surgery he learned to add staff to the Nolan Building,he and acquire off-post lease. personality for kidsan with developing would again. Maj.never Gen. walk Jeffrey L. Milhorn, commanding general, U.S. and growth, sports at Atlantic this point for As he transitioned through the injured handicapped Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, notedor this was a great individuWarrior Transition Battalion at is als isproud the same kind of thingto. . . it collaboration of partnership and he very of the teamwork Fort Belvoir, he decided not to give shapes development and helps you deliver a quality product. up“I’m on biking and used it in his adapso proud of our team efforts,” said Milhorn. “From the Baltimore tive reconditioning. District and all the professionals who See brought this to Games, bare, andpage was a A5 Warrior “Hand is very different, be- through design, contracting, and part of thiscycling from the beginning, construction, to our INSCOM partners, who are the beneficiaries of the hard work, and the tremendous dedication of the professionals that contributes, to the U.S. Army, the Intel Community at large, and our coalition partners.”
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From left, Michael Stearns, former INSCOM engineer; Col. Doug Henry, INSCOM assistant chief of staff G-4; Charles F. Sardo, INSCOM chief of staff; Gilda Brown, INSCOM management analyst; Maj. Gen. Jeffrey L. Milhorn, commanding general, U.S. Atlantic Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Col. John Litz, commander, Baltimore District, U.S. Army Corp of Engineers; Lorne Johnston, Benham Designs senior project architect; U.S Army photoCompany, by PFC Dominique and John Reyhan, president, Manhattan Construction cut theDixon Sgt. 1st Class Jayduring Martin in the cycling event June 23 in ceremonial ribbon a participates ceremony at the Nolan Building, Friday. Tampa, during the 2019 Department of Defense Warrior Games, an By Jocelyn M. Broussard adaptive sports competition for wounded, ill and injured Service members and veterans. Approximately 300 athletes representing teams INSCOM Public Affairs from U.S. and Allied military forces compete in a variety of athletic he U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command, INSCOM, competitions. celebrated a milestone, Friday, ending the construction phase of its new, state-of-the art, 382,000-square foot addition to its headquarters, with a ribbon-cutting at the Nolan Building on Belvoir. The new facility allows INSCOM to consolidate most of its headquarters personnel in one location.
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Credentialing, along with bachelor’s degrees to senior NCOs who attended the Sergeants Machanges to promotion jor Academy at Fort Bliss, Texas. boards, helps ensure the Dailey said the Army will provide By Margaret Steele Soldiers with some college credit or best promoted and Belvoirare Eagle professional credentialing for each of NCO training. retained ore than 40 students can now level be called
working with each of the military centers of excellence to provide technical skill training equitable to academic skills. Sgt. Jewel King, another graduate, said, “We thought we need to build on “Education that more, because 60 percent of the is very important to open doors and Her new professional studies Army is combat arms, so opportunities.” what tanassociate degree is from Trident University ‘graduates,’ after a Joint Services“The expectation is we give some- gible technical skills do they leave International. “Getting an education is one thing back for that service,” Dailey with?” he said. By Joe Lacdan Graduation and recognition ceremony of the best ways you can have ‘self-care,’” she said at an Association of the U.S. Army News Service on Fort Belvoir, Nov. 14. Of the 42 students Skilled labor required said. King, assigned to the 249th Engineer Army breakfast in Washington, who graduated, 11 earned master’s degrees, Photo by Luc Dunn, AUSA Battalion, “Not just be able to say that Dailey cited that 80 percent of said she’s also set to further her he Army could add and to its 22 earned bachelor’s degrees nine D.C. earned Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel studies and get a bachelor’s degree in cyber labor, record retention numbers by you served and sacrificed, but (get- American jobs require skilled associate degrees. Dailey speaks about retention studies. ting) tangible results. That’s what and that Soldiers can become proproviding more incentive for One of the graduates, Sgt. 1st Class Anthony and academic credentialing at the Before degrees were conferred, we owe to the American people–is a ductive members of the work forcetheAUSA Soldiers to stay on duty, the ser-degree Institute of Land Warfare Bridgeforth, received an associate guest speakers celebrated the graduates’ better product, to be more produc- after leaving the Army. vice’s top enlisted said. breakfast in Arlington, June 26. in general studies leader from Columbia Southern accomplishments. “There is a great opportunity The Army has been testing a pilot tive in their hometowns.” University. Photo by Paul Lara Belvoir Garrison Sgt. Maj. Dailey said the Army has been for many of our Soldiers toFort fulfill program for academic credentialing late those toCommand civilian-sector skills, “It was very challenging and rewarding,” Master’s Graduates await their diplomas at a Jason Young said, “The Army’s Continuing working out the finer points of the the ranks of those skilled labor reat Fort Hood, Texas, and plans to which we had not done.” he said, after the ceremony. “Education is Joint Services Graduation ceremony at Thurman Education a long of helping program to ensure higher quality quirements in our hometowns of System extend the program toyou several Lasthas year, withhistory the help of Conso important, because needmaeducation Auditorium, Nov. 14. our military gress community get the support they training for Service members and America, and they have the tangible jor installations by the end of 2019, and the Army Continuing for promotion points in the Army and to be need to invest in their education, not Army only tocredeciding how agencies will get pay- skills,” Dailey said. “We just need to Education said Sgt. Maj. the Armyafter Daniel System, the marketable andofsuccessful you leave Bridgeforth is already working on his better their lives, but the lives of their families Dailey. The Army plans to spread ment. The program will also be make it official. ated the credentialing assistance the service.” bachelor degree and expects to graduate in the and our nation.” “We saw the opportunity to be the program to all installations in available to National Guard and “If I can study and do it, absolutely anyone spring. His mother, Maryable M. Wilson, said with Army Reserve members. to capitalize on the great skills fiscal year 2020. See Credentialing, page A8 outRecently, there can,” said.110 “Education a smile after the very proud Dailey said the Army has ceremony, been our“I’m Soldiers have of now, and transSee Graduates, page A4 theBridgeforth Army provided puts you years ahead.” my baby boy.”
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Commanding general: ‘we will get this right’ a work order, we’re going to get it fixed,” Nolan said.
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Col. Michael Greenberg, Garrison commander, center, speaks with residents about improving trends at the quarterly town hall in Thurman Auditorium, Nov. 12. By Paul Lara Belvoir Eagle
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ort Belvoir’s quarterly Housing Town Hall, last week, brought several positive announcements for residents. The panel, hosted by Maj. Gen. Omar Jones, Military District of Washington commanding general, included garrison, Army and Residential Communities Initiative leadership. All of the speakers noted that, while improvements have been made, more are still planned. With about 50 residents at the town hall, and 25 more watching a live stream, Jones said housing conditions are improving, but not enough. “I will emphasize, on behalf of both Department of Defense leadership and Army leadership, the commitment to getting this right; the commitment to safe, healthy, secure housing here on the installation. We want to hear from you, in terms of how we get it right and how to help you,” Jones said.
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Greenberg said a new initiative has suspended pre-leasing to build an inventory of available houses. “We’ve allowed inventory to grow, so if someone is (displaced to) a hotel, and the work is going to take longer than 30 days, it allows us a house that’s safe to occupy for that family. It’s not happening yet, but once a family gets in a hotel, RCI will look at getting you into a house. This is a slow process, but we now have houses available, and that’s a good news story,” said Greenberg.
Nolan also said the complaints about the quality of work and demeanor of certain contractors resulted in numerous dismissals from further work on the installation. “Vendor accountability is super serious to us. There are vendors no longer working here, who are being held accountable. There are vendors who have been withheld compensation, because their work product was not good,” he said.
Dogue Creek renovations Nolan reported the Army approved the budget to start rolling out renovations in Dogue Creek Village, which means major renovations to the north side; a large playground structure next to the Dogue Creek Bridge with a splash pad; multiple playground structures for kids of various ages; a wheelchair-accessible path; a fishing dock with an open green turf space for all families.
Laundry renovations Casey Nolan, a senior member of RCI, said the first, large project earlier this year was identifying homes that have already or might exhibit laundry room freezing. Initial work addressed 13 homes of 166 that already had problems. “ … We have a plan rolling out to address the remainder. Sometime, between now and the end of the year, if one of those homes has
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By U.S. Army he Sub Compact Weapon Team, part of the Program Executive Office Soldier, has received the David Packard Excellence in Acquisition Award for its work to use an other-transaction authority to deliver a new subcompact weapon system in 12 months. The team, part of PEO Soldier’s Project Manager for Soldier Weapons, is one of five across the DoD that received the award, given by the undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment to organizations that have demonstrated exemplary performance and innovation in acquiring and delivering products and capabilities for the warfighter. The team was responding to an urgent request issued in spring 2018 from the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command for a new weapon that would support the Army’s Protective Services Battalion mission to provide continuous, protective, close-in security to senior, high-risk
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personnel, while maintaining stringent discretion in attire and profile. Based on the guidance from the Army secretary to select the weapon in 12 months, the team moved from a standard acquisition approach using Federal Acquisition Regulationbased contracting to an OTA approach. In July 2018, ACC-NJ released a prototype opportunity notice to support procuring subcompact weapons for evaluation; testing; two phases of down-selection; and fielding. To maintain the accelerated schedule, offerors submitted videos in the first stage of down-selection to demonstrate how their weapons met the minimum requirements, along with pricing information. Technical testing on the candidate systems began at Aberdeen Test Center, Md., a year ago; and a Soldier touch point was conducted in January at Quantico, Va. The team’s logistics and fielding leads coordinated with TACOM Total Package Fielding and Defense Logistics Agency Distribution in Anniston, Ala., to ensure weapons were processed through Army logistics systems to meet the required first unit equipped date of May 31, 2019. On March 29, the Army awarded a production delivery order to Brugger and Thomet USA for its APC9K Semi-Automatic Carbine. The award will furnish 350 APC9Ks, with an option to acquire up to 1,000 of the subcompact 9 mm weapons, with a total ceiling amount of $2.5 million. On May 31, the team fielded the first set of 10 weapons to the 701st Military Police Protective Services Battalion at Fort Belvoir, –approximately two and a half years earlier than it would have, if the program had pursued a FAR-based approach with a formal Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System-approved requirement. A ceremony honoring the winners will be hosted by Hon. Ellen M. Lord, undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment; and David L. Norquist, deputy secretary of defense, Dec. 2 at the Pentagon.
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“These graduates will be better thinkers, doers and leaders, as they take on challenges of work, family and community, with many more tools in their toolbox,” Young said he’s especially proud to see enlisted Soldiers getting their degrees and encouraged the graduates to inspire others in formations, to make learning a life-long goal. Col. Kimberly Peeples, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Garrison commander, also spoke, Dr. Jonathan Woods, Acting Director, DoD Voluntary Education, speaks to saying she was honored to host the graduates during a Joint Services the joint recognition ceremony Graduation ceremony at Thurman and recognize the graduates’ Auditorium, Nov. 14. accomplishments. “Each and every one of you are to be admired and lauded for your determination and dedication, to fulfill the working responsibilities, personal responsibilities and hard work of earning this college degree,” Peebles said. “This diligence and extraordinary accomplishments, we honor today, on this life-changing event. Graduation guest speaker Jonathan Woods, acting director of Voluntary Education in the Office of the Undersecretary for Personnel and Readiness, acknowledged audience members who wear or have ever worn our nation’s uniform and said “To see a room full of warriors, on an installation full of warriors, in a nation of warriors is very powerful,” Woods said. “Our warriors are our scholars and our scholars are our warriors. “Warrior-scholars are a unique group, as 250,000 Service members participate in voluntary education programs each year and about 50,000 graduate.” Woods provided social compacts, or covenants, in his advice to the graduates and told them to treat relationships, service and resources like they matter.
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t’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving, the official start of the holiday season, is right around the corner. This season can provide chances for families to spend time together and to be grateful for their loved ones. However, the long to-do lists, packed schedules, and high costs are natural triggers for elevated stress levels in families. Even if no one wants to admit it, most families experience different effects of stress during the holidays. Couples arguing over finances, children having temper tantrums in the mall, having a lack of appetite, and losing sleep are all effects of stress. This year, try some new strategies from the experts with the Parenting Education Programs to reduce stress and find joy during the holidays: Be realistic about commitments: There are a lot of good and meaningful things to do during the holiday season. School programs, family gatherings, parties, worshipping, etc., compete for our time, along with cooking, baking, shopping and wrapping gifts. This is all on top of regular life. Don’t let FOMO, or Fear of Missing Out, add stress! Take time now to talk with your family and decide where you will put your energy. Saying “no” to a few things is OK, and it might just make the season more enjoyable.
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Expectant moms showered by ACS
Local sorority chapter teams up with Army to support military moms
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Nearly 40 expectant moms get some parenting advice from Patricia Thomas, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority member, during the Operation Storks Nest Baby Shower, Saturday. By Rick Musselman Belvoir Eagle early 40 expectant moms gathered at Fort Belvoir’s Army Community Service to attend a special baby shower. The Operation Storks Nest Baby Shower was hosted by ACS and Belvoir Garrison and supported by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Omicron Theta Zeta Chapter; and the March of Dimes Storks Nest program. Storks Nest is a collaborative community-based program between the March of Dimes and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., which encourages pregnant women to get early and regular prenatal care, to help them have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. “The sorority, Zeta Phi Beta, reached out to ACS in hopes that we could partner with them and March of Dimes Storks Nest program to hold this event,” said Fran Selkovits, ACS program support. “This is a perfect pairing to be able to extend this care and support to our expectant military moms.”
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Belvoir mom-to-be Brittany Wessel wins one of the raffle prizes during the first Operation Storks Nest Baby Shower, Saturday at ACS.
Preparing for new family “This program is all about providing education and skills in physical care, protection and nurturing for mothers expecting to bring their precious babies into the world,” Gray said. “We stress the importance of prenatal care; we wish to enhance strengths these mothers will bring to their new parenting role; and lastly, provide a forum for these soon-to-be moms to exchange ideas, information and resources in support of their present journey through pregnancy, post-delivery and onward.” According to Patricia Belton-Bates, Omicron Theta Zeta Chapter second vice-president, the collaboration will continue on Belvoir. “This is the first time we’ve done this event, here,” she said, “and we’re planning to hold it for many more years to come.” The shower attendees spent the gaining valuable educational insight from several Zeta Phi Beta guest speakers on parenthood and military life; adjusting physically and emotionally to pregnancy; the challenges pregnancy often poses to established relationships; the importance of prenatal and neonatal medical care; and, above all, learning the extent to which Belvoir’s ACS is committed to providing the support they’ll need as their Families grow. Volunteers from Belvoir ACS, along with sorority members even prepared a mid-afternoon meal for the attendees. Tonya Griffin, a performance artist and poet, who goes by the stage name, Lyrical 7, delivered new-mom themed verse which turned out to be a highlight of the afternoon’s festivities.
Belvoir ACS and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. representatives serve a mid-afternoon meal during the first Operation Storks Nest Baby Shower, Saturday.
A rousing success “This event’s been awesome,” said Blu Luther. “We just moved here in July and this is my first ACS event. I’ve been looking forward to meeting other moms here.” “I think this really great,” said Michelle Bracey. “This is the first time I’ve ever seen a military installation do something like this—especially for women—so it’s really awesome. I’m looking forward to meeting other women who are expecting, as well.” “This is my first child and I’m basically alone right now,” added Monica Atech. “I’ll have my family when I get to my new PCS station, when we’ll really celebrate it. So I’m just taking this all in—they have all these free gifts and all the support.” For more information on ACS’s array of support services, call 571231-7001 or visit belvoir.armymwr.com/programs/acs. For more photos, visit
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DTRA dominates in softball, remains perfect Turkey Trot draws another big turnout By Rick Musselman Defense Threat Reduction Belvoir Eagle Agency makes Aerospace Despite unseasonably cold Data Facility-East temperatures and brisklatest winds, hundreds of runners converged victim
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
on South Post to compete in the installation’s 11th annual Turkey By Rick Musselman Trot 5K/10K Sports Editorrace, Saturday, near Pullen Field. Participants competed forhumidDespite sweltering heat, holiday prizes, including grandity and approaching thunderprize Thanksgiving turkeys storms, undefeated Defense Threat awarded to the top finishers in Reduction Agency kept bats coneach male and female overall division. Col. Michael Greenberg, Fort Belvoir Garrison commander, opened the competition with a brief welcome and thanked the participants, MWR and DES staffs and event volunteers. “This event is not just about competition, it’s really about bringing the community together—the families and friends—and just having a fun day,” he said. In the 5K, Mercer Alden took Photos by Rick Musselman top honors in the male division, Belvoir runners leave the starting gate of the turning in a time of 18:31.7, and 2019 MWR Turkey Trot 10K race, Saturday. Natalie McCormick claimed first prize in the female division, with a time division, with a time of 42:10. of 23:55.5. Challenged by the frigid, blustery In the 10K, Paul Petrie won first place in conditions, runners stayed focused the male division, crossing the finish line with on the finish line, welcoming any a time of 36:48.1, and veteran Belvoir runner, advantage they could get. For Emi Claudia McNally, won first place in the female Izawa, it came down to the drive and determination of her four-legged running partner, Bella. “This is her second time running this,” Izawa said, “and she kept me motivated all the way through.” For more information about fitness opportunities on post, visit belvoir.armymwr.com. Lt. Col. Ginger Whitehead, PEO-S, left, and daughter, For complete results, visit Genevieve, 13, leave the starting line of Fort Belvoir’s novatimingsystems.com/results.aspx. 2019Mike MWRZelinsky, Turkey Trot 5K, Saturday. ADF-E shortstop, scoops up a blistering grounder during a softball matchup with DTRA, July 2 at Graves Field. 10K WINNERS Male 1st Place 2nd Female 1st Place 2nd
5K WINNERS and wasted no time unleashing a For regular-season results, massive onslaught from the batter’s standings and the playoff schedule, Male box. In customary form, the team visit http://www.quickscores.com/ Paul Petrie 36:48.1 1st Place Mercer Alden 18:31.7 matched its offensive Norman Mininger 36:59.0fortunes 2nd with belvoirmwr. Christopher Lucas 18:37.1 stellar play in the infield and out For information about Fort Female in the grass to remain at the top of Belvoir’s intramural sports program Claudia McNally 42:10.5 1st Place Natalie McCormick 23:55.5 the FY19 rankings with the 15-0 and the annual Commander’s Cup Julia Tobias 44:18.3 2nd Annie McCormick 23:58.9 blowout. title race, call Justin Fitzgerald,
Natalie McCormick charges to the finish line Photos by Rick Musselman of Fortsecond Belvoir’sbaseman, 2019 MWR Turkey Trot 5K, one up the middle for a base DTRA Rich Goad, drills claiming in the female division, with softball matchup against hit duringfirst hisplace team’s late-season intramural a time of 23:55.5, Saturday. ADF-E, July 2 at Graves Field.
The single-elimination champi- league coordinator and sports facilFor more photos, visit onship tournament is scheduled to ity manager, 703-806-5093. Athletes https://www.flickr.com/photos/fort_belvoir begin today, starting at 6 p.m. at can also contact their unit represenGraves Field. tative to sign up and get schedules.
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Functional training ideal for fitness goals, ACFT each one of them is able to get a maximum workout. I like to encourage individuals to focus on themselves and their own goals and not be worried about the person to their left or their right. This helps remove the intimidation factor and allows individuals to freely work out.”
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Sgt. Ariel Baker builds upper-body strength during a midday Functional Fitness workout, Nov. 13 at Specker Field House. By Rick Musselman Belvoir Eagle
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Total-body fitness One of the most popular MWR Fitness programs is Functional Fitness, a specialized exercise program, offered in six-week cycles, that focuses on total-body conditioning through cardio, aerobics and core strength conditioning. Through dynamic training, metabolic conditioning and extreme training, the Army-wide program engages people in strenuous physical activity during 60-minute sessions. For Soldiers, Functional Fitness develops skills they can use to increase operational readiness and performance by emphasizing mobility, strength, restoration and energy-system development. The sessions are free and open to anyone interested in improving cardiovascular fitness and training the body as an integrated unit. People start with a basic warm-up and stretching routine and then progress through numerous workouts. According to Calvin Simpson, lead Functional Fitness trainer, the workouts allow participants to visit numerous “stations” offering specific exercises that target isolated areas of the body. “We utilize all types of equipment, from barbells; dumbbells; kettle bells; jump ropes; battle ropes; med balls; slam balls and TRX straps,” he said. “Any given day, you will use any of these pieces of equipment. However, I’ve altered the class a bit. Now, instead of repeating workout routines throughout the
Maj. Pamela Rainey, OCAR, builds core strength at the sledgehammer station during a midday Functional Fitness workout, Nov. 13 at Specker Field House. week, you get a new workout each day. In some classes, you will rotate by repetition and other classes, you will rotate by time.”
Comprehensive workouts Simpson added Functional Fitness provides all the guidance to build totalbody fitness. However, the results entirely depend on how
Simpson also noted coordinators constantly expand the program, because of increasingly large turnouts and an apparent renewed dedication to fitness across the installation. Sessions including 40-50 people are not unusual at Belvoir and the feedback is consistently positive. “This program is really good,” said Reservist Sgt. Ariel Baker, during a session Nov. 13. “Back in January, I was 150 pounds, and I ended up going to Basic Leadership Course and I lost all that weight coming here every day. So, it’s a very good class and the instructor, Calvin Simpson, is really good.” “I’ve been at this for two and a half years, now and, at my age, it’s not so much about improving but staying at a (consistent) fitness level,” added civilian, Taeym Rhodes. “I love this class and it really helps me.”
New ACFT For others, Functional Fitness is ideal for prepping for the Army’s new fitness test. “I’m really looking at overall fitness for my goal,” added Maj. Pamela Rainey, Office of the Chief Army Reserve, during last week’s workout. “And, it really helps getting ready for the Army Combat Fitness Test. I’ve been doing this for about a year and I’ve definitely seen results. I’d
Belvoir community members work on developing upper-body strength at the dumbbell station during a midday Functional Fitness session, Nov. 13 at Specker Field House. dedicated and driven each person remains throughout the six-week cycles, he said. “When it comes to the class, itself, the workouts range from dynamic exercises, metabolic conditioning and extreme conditioning,” he said. “You’re going to get out of the class exactly what you put into it. And the class is designed for you to work at you own pace. We get people who come to the class with all different physical conditions, and
recommend it do anyone.” “This is great prep for the ACFT,” said Sgt. 1st Class Nikea Dawkins. “I’ve been coming here for seven or eight months, now, and the results have been awesome. It’s helped with every aspect of the ACFT.” For more information on Functional Fitness, email Simpson at calvin.m.simpson2.naf@mail. mil or visit belvoir.armymwr.com.
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Sports and Recreation Briefs Personal Training Fort Belvoir Sports and Fitness offers weight management, high intensity, strength and conditioning, and functional training programs at the Kawamura Human Performance Center. They offer exercise prescriptions, body composition assessments, micro-fit assessments, functional movement system screens, and muscular endurance tests, as well as competitive rates for solo or group sessions. Pricing is at Belvoir.armymwr.com or call 703-806-4430.
much more. This event is open to grades 7-12. It is a free event and does not require registration. For more information, call 703-805-4244.
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 Sunday, 2-5 p.m., at Wells Field House. For more, email Sam Noory at Sam.noory. civ@mail.mil.
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Equipment Orientation at Graves Fitness Center Graves Fitness Center staff holds an Equipment Orientation at 1 p.m. the last Monday of every month. Participants learn to properly use each machine and get the most out of their workout. The program is open to all patrons eligible to use Graves Fitness Center and who are at least 16 years of age. Registration opens at the start of each month. Call 703-806-5368 for more.
American Red Cross Lifeguard Class Benyaurd Indoor Pool offers the American Red Cross Lifeguard Classes for $315, which includes materials. For more, call 703-805-2620, or visit the aquatics page at Belvoir.armymwr.com.
Teen Activity Night Join the library every last Saturday of the month for Teen Activity Night, a fun and exciting time. The group will talk about books, play games, do crafts and so
Join ACS and other Belvoir community parents for their Stroller Walking Group at Pullen Field. The group will meet Dec. 13, 10 a.m. The Stroller Walking Group is an incredible way to socialize while providing a good source of exercise. This group is open to active-duty military, retirees, their Families, DoD civilian employees, and contractors. For more info, call 571-231-7028.
Professional Golf Lessons From beginner to avid golfer, the Fort Belvoir Golf Club staff will customize your individual program to maximize your golf experience. The Golf Club offers experienced PGA Class “A� golf Instruction to help you in all parts of the game, including club fitting, full swing, chipping, pitching, sand, and strategy. Contact the Golf Club at 703-8065878 for more information.
Registration open 24/7 for Body Shop Access The Body Shop is accessible to registered Fort Belvoir community members 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Patrons wishing to utilize the facility after normal operating hours need to register their CAC at the Body Shop from 5:30 a.m. - 8 p.m., Monday - Friday, or 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday - Sunday. Registration is not necessary during normal operating hours. For more, call 703-806-3100.
Archery Class Mondays, Outdoor Recreation offers an Introduction to Archery Class, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Minimum age is 6 years old. Students must be in the classroom by 5:20 p.m. for a safety briefing. Registration opens at 4:45 p.m. Cost is $3-$7, depending on your status. For more, call 703-805-3081.
Readiness Program 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 class descriptions and times. Eligible participants include all active-duty military, retirees, DoD civilian employees, and dependents. For more information, call 703-806-5093.
Water Aerobics – Winter Schedule The schedule of water aerobics classes
until May 22, 2020 will be as follows: Deep Water Classes are 6-6:55 a.m. every Monday and Friday, Shallow Water Classes are 9-9:55 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Classes are $5 per session and no registration is required. For more, call Benyaurd Indoor Pool at 703-805-2620.
2019 Youth Sports – Enrollment Open Youth Sports and Fitness offers yearround 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.
Personal Training 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 703-8064430.
Music Lessons at the Community Center The Community Center, offers Guitar, Piano, and Drum Lessons on various dates and times during the week. Lessons are $95 for four 30-minute classes. Call the guitar instructor at 703-428-6868; the piano instructor at 571-317-4200; or the drum instructor at 703-855-8327, for availability information.
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Esther Newman, with National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, quizzes students on map formations during Family STEAM Day at Fort Belvoir Elementary School.
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Ashlyn Walters, 8, manipulates a robotic arm as her father, Matt, offers advice during Fort Belvoir Elementary School’s annual Family STEAM Day. By Paul Lara Belvoir Eagle
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Holiday Worship Services Jewish: • Menorah Lighting and Hanukkah: Dec. 22, 6:30 p.m., Belvoir Chapel
Protestant: • Christmas Eve: Dec. 24, 6 p.m., Belvoir Chapel
Catholic: • Advent Penance: Dec. 2, 9 p.m., Woodlawn Chapel • Christmas Eve Children’s Mass: Dec. 24, 4 p.m., Belvoir Chapel
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Ice & Lights: Holiday Fest & Tree Lighting Kick off the Holiday season Dec.7, 2-8 p.m., at Ice & Lights: Holiday Fest and Tree Lighting Celebration. Visit Santa at Specker Field House, go ice skating, ride on ponies, enjoy s’mores by the fire pit, and much more. The Tree Lighting will take place just outside Specker. This event is open to DoD ID Card Holders, guests and visitors. For more, visit Belvoir.armymwr.com.
Tax Center Volunteers Needed The Fort Belvoir Legal Assistance Office needs volunteers to help prepare state and federal income taxes for the upcoming tax season. Volunteers will get training and a chance to help out the military community. Interested volunteers call Ralph Joyner, 703-805-4370.
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Mount Vernon by Candlelight Tour Mount Vernon by Candlelight, Nov. 29, 6:15-8:45 p.m. Tour George and Martha Washington’s home by candlelight and learn more about holiday traditions in 18th century Virginia. For tickets and pricing, www.mountvernon. org.
Brunch with Santa at the Officers’ Club Jolly old Saint Nick will be at the Officers’ Club, Dec. 1 and 15, for a special brunch, served from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The cost is $29.95 for members, $34.95 for non-members, $12.95 for children 6-12, free for children 5 and under. Reservations are open and pre-payment is required. The Officers’ Club is open to all installation visitors. For more, call 703-780-0930.
Parents’ Night Out Back by popular demand is Parents’ Night Out! CYS offers child care for an affordable price of $25 per child, so parents can enjoy a special night out. Parents’ Night Out is
offered on the 2nd Saturday of every month, 5-10 p.m. The next date is Dec. 14 and you must register in advance. For more, call 703-805-5555.
Transitioning Service members The Army Soldier for Life Office and Department of Defense launched the SkillBridge website. The DOD SkillBridge program helps Service members gain civilian work experience through industry-specific training, apprenticeships, or internships during their last 180 days of military service. For more info, visit dodskillbridge.usalearning.gov.
Youth Ministries The Religious Support Office has active middle and high school programs for each faith community on Fort Belvoir comprised of weekly meetings, small groups, retreats, conferences, contemporary worship and other activities. For more info, Catholic: 703-806-5745; Jewish: 703806-3393; Protestant: 703-806-3958.
Sip N’ Paint Sip N’ Paint is the first Saturday of every month at three times: 1-3 p.m., 4-6 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Enjoy a light-hearted
gathering with great people and an enthusiastic instructor. The cost is $25 per person. All materials are provided. BYOB. For more, call 703805-3714.
Story Time Come to the library, 9800 Belvoir Rd. Bldg. 200, from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. every Wednesday with your little ones - children ages 5 and under - and enjoy the stories that are read aloud. For more, call 703805-4244.
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. For more, call 703-805-3714.
Instructors Wanted The Fort Belvoir Community Center is looking for people interested in instructing a class within MWR. All skills welcome: Dance, cooking, pottery, painting, bartending, fishing, canoeing, etc. If interested, contact Romel Voellm at 703-805-9239.
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