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By Mary Therese Griffin hree military spouses say they hope to change Army Warrior Care and Transition the world, through one act of kindness at a time. gt. 1st Class Jay Martin, a To accomplish this, they aim to encourage more trumpet player in the Army’s than one million acts of kindness in the military Old Guard Fife and Drum community through a viral movement called Corps, openly admits he was never GivingTuesday Military Edition, set for Dec. 3. really athletic. “I was not athletic “One million acts sounds like a lot,” admitted until my mid-forties and I started Maria Reed, an Army spouse and organizer for the racing BMX bicycles, believe it or event. “But, it just takes one act to inspire another, not,” said Martin. and if enough people are inspired -- we can reach a Biking was his new hobby unmillion acts together.” til an accident Jan. 6, 2018, at an It was Reed’s optimistic thinking that initially indoor bike park. 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Approximately 300 athletes representing teams Gomolka, and Jessica Manfre, visit Angeles, to partner up and themilitary militaryforces edition was created. tive reconditioning. from U.S. and Allied compete in a variety9,oftoathletic promote their online movement called Giving “It’s inspiring to see military service members, competitions. “Hand cycling is different, beTuesday Military Edition. veterans, and their families who already have committed so much to something bigger than Ways to Support themselves, lead the way to encourage one million The Fort Belvoir community can contact Army acts of kindness,” said Asha Curran, GivingTuesday Community Services Volunteer Programs Manager to chief executive officer, in a news release. learn about volunteer opportunities at 571-231-7013. 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Army Public Affairs Hall of Famer Don Carr Friend, Mentor, Public Affairs Colleague DON CARR, Garrison director of public affairs from 2001-2014, died Nov. 18. He had a long, distinguished career of service, and a deep affection for the Army and Fort Belvoir.
Don Carr, former Garrison PAO, passes away Fort Belvoir Public Affairs Office In 21 years as a Soldier and public affairs practitioner, Carr was a renowned Army newspaperman, editing no less than 11 Army publications during his career. Master Sgt. Don Carr served as chief of Army newspapers and director of Army News Operations at the Office of the Chief of Public Affairs in the Pentagon. He taught workshops, reviewed and edited thousands of Army stories, and mentored hundreds of young Army journalists.
After military retirement, he served as a civilian for another 21 years at Fort Belvoir, as editor of the Belvoir Eagle; command information chief ; and, after selection in February 2001, director of public affairs. Don’s career was recognized in 2018 with induction into the Army Public Affairs Hall of Fame. He was a tireless supporter of Belvoir and personally nurtured and developed friendships and relationships with many mission partners and community leaders.
In an interview with the Eagle, before he retired in 2014, Carr related one of his favorite memories of his time here, typically involving both the post and surrounding community. Carr remembered, “In late 2002, the D.C. Sniper was creating havoc around the Beltway. The entire region locked down and Fairfax County canceled its youth activities’ programs in the middle of youth football season, to protect kids’ safety. Somebody here had the idea: ‘What if we did the playoffs here at Belvoir?’ “So, Long Parade Field and Pullen Field were divided into kid-football fields, lined and everything. That was a sight to see looking out this window,” Carr said, pointing to his view of the parade field. “Thousands of young kids played here, all day long. A local high school even had their championship game on Belvoir, close to the time the sniper suspects were caught,” he said. Without Belvoir and the relationship it had with the surrounding communities and county, those kids’ playing season would have been over,” Carr said. We would like to add our condolences on his passing to Don’s wife, Noy, their family, their many friends and his military public affairs colleagues. Editor’s note: We dedicate this edition of the Belvoir Eagle to Don Carr, our former editor, public affairs director and life-long friend.
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Army celebrates Native American Heritage Compiled by Fort Belvoir Public Affairs November is National Native American Heritage Month, honoring American Indians and Alaska Natives. During this month the Army recognizes and celebrates the contributions of Native American Soldiers who have served in the Army with great honor, dedication and distinction, building a legacy of courage, professionalism and selfless service that will inspire future generations. In his presidential proclamation, President Donald J. Trump wrote, “Few acts of service better embody the intrepid spirit of our country than the willingness to answer the call of duty and defend our Nation’s precious liberties. American Indians and Alaska Natives have done so at one of the highest rates of any ethnic group in the United States, serving admirably in every branch of our military.” The Fort Belvoir Equal Opportunity Office hosted a trip to the National Museum of the American Indian, Nov. 21, in celebration of National Native American Heritage Month. At the museum, the Soldiers, civilians and their Families, visited exhibits highlighting the history and contributions of Native Americans.
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Fort Belvoir Equal Opportunity Office marks 2019 Native American Heritage Month Observance with a trip to the National Museum of the American Indian, Nov. 21.
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Ahime Harris, resource specialist with Virginia Department of Veterans Services, explains the veterans benefits offered by the state at the Warrior Care Resource Fair, Nov. 19. By Paul Lara Belvoir Eagle
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elping wounded, ill and injured warriors prepare for tomorrow is a complex task, with individualized assistance needed from numerous agencies. As part of Warrior Care Month, Belvoir’s Soldier and Family Assistance Center hosted a Warrior Care Resource Fair at Army Community Service, Nov. 19. Adrina Scott, SFAC social services coordinator, said it’s important Soldiers know what organizations are ready to help. “We have 19 different organizations, here, to tell all the Soldiers, family members, and cadre about the services they provide. This is a
great opportunity for families and Soldiers to come out and see exactly what resources are available to active duty and veterans,” Scott said. Jane Baer, an outreach assistant with Military OneSource, said the organization is a benefit funded by the Defense Department provided to active-duty, National Guard, Reserve military, and their DEERSeligible individuals. “It is a web-based resource of information, articles and assistance, to include non-medical counseling, and specialty consultations available worldwide, at any time. Non-medical counseling includes topics like marriage counseling and family counseling; parenting skills; the four stages of deployment, she said. “We also have financial counselors who can speak with Service members and their family members about how to budget. “We deal with anything that anyone in the military would encounter, at any time in their career, Baer added.” Starting Together is a program that matches warriors with local services, according to Christie Kennedy, program manager. “We help to connect Soldiers and family members to resources in the community through a coordinated network of care, which helps to get Service members, wounded warriors and veterans to the right resources the first time.” Amber Heffron is a caregiver to her retired husband, and said she came out to support the amazing work that SFAC and ACS provides every day. “We’re here to stay in the loop after retirement,” said Heffron. “After deployments, and separations for trainings, retirement has been one of the biggest challenges for our family.” Baahir Muwakkil, is a wounded warrior at the Warrior Transition Battalion, working on his bilateral hamstring ruptures, and said events like this offer something important – hope. “For the Soldiers, they can gather information to smooth the transition, and also to find out what avenues they have to help them for benefits, schooling and some social needs,” said Muwakkil. “Some of the Soldiers stay in their rooms – they don’t want to come out. They feel that since they’re getting put out of the service, that their life is done, and this gives them a venue to come out, eat, and socialize. It offers a multitude of benefits,” he said.
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Be SAFE, HEALTHY for Thanksgiving By Rick Musselman Belvoir Eagle
Don’t invite germs • Use soap and warm water to wash hands for at least 20 seconds before and after handling food, using the bathroom, touching pets, hair, skin, doorknobs.
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hanksgiving is one of the most anticipated holidays of the year, particularly for foodies, and, with so many large meals being prepared at homes across the country, everyone involved in preparing the feast should keep in mind potential risks involved. Fortunately, for chefs and bakers, there are guidelines to follow to ensure holiday meals are prepared to make sure foodborne bacteria doesn’t show up for dinner, according to Bridget Pilgrim, garrison safety manager. Food safety is a priority from the purchase to the preparation, cooking and serving of the turkey and other traditional dishes. Food-borne illnesses are caused when we consume food contaminated with certain bacteria or parasites. The risk of food poisoning, though, can be reduced through proper food cleaning, separating, cooking and chilling.
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• Start holiday cooking with a clean stove and oven, and always cook foods to at least the internal temperature that kills harmful bacteria, which is usually indicated on the packaging. For example, whole poultry should be cooked at 185° F, minimum, and then make sure to keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold.
Meet the WILD TURKEY
ith Thanksgiving upon us, Americans everywhere will soon sit down to feast with friends and family. Many will have a family’s secret sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce or pumpkin pie surrounding the feast’s centerpiece, the turkey, plump, juicy and stuffed with all kinds of different concoctions. Most people think of a turkey as something that comes from the frozen section of the grocery store that was once covered in white feathers and lived on a farm. However, few consider what would have traditionally been on the feasting table – the wild turkey.
More common The wild turkey and its subspecies can be found in 49 of the 50 states (introduced to Hawaii and too cold in Alaska), Canada and Mexico. Nearly 6 million turkeys span these locations, with a decent population in Virginia and many on Belvoir. Wild turkeys require a variety of habitat types to meet their needs throughout the year. Turkeys use grasslands and fields to find grasshoppers; forests for acorns and sleeping in trees at night; and shrubby thickets for nesting and raising poults (the name of newly hatched turkeys, instead of the incorrect ‘chicks.’
All unique features Wild turkey feathers are mostly black/brown with a rainbow
iridescence and reddish/brown tipped tail-feathers. Western and Mexican subspecies have tail feathers tipped in a creamy white. If you find a turkey feather in Virginia, look at the tip. A brown-tipped feather belonged to a hen (female), a black-tipped feather is from a tom or gobbler, or a male turkey. While the hen is typically drab in color to blend in while nesting, the tom is vibrant, hoping to catch the eye of a hen looking for a mate. The tom’s head is red, white, and blue (one reason why Benjamin Franklin thought it should have been the national symbol). Adorning the tom’s chest is a beard, a 7-12 inch “modified feather” made up of several strands that look like someone glued a paintbrush to him. On his legs are spurs. The older he gets, the longer they are and the turkey uses them like switchblade knives, when fighting off other toms.
A language all theirs We are all familiar with the “gobble gobble” of the tom, but the wild turkey, just like humans, uses a variety of sounds to communicate. Whether it’s the “kee kee” of the poult trying to find its mother; the “yelp” of the hen trying to find a tom and entice him to gobble; the alarm “putt” used to signal other turkeys that trouble is lurking; or the soothing “cluck” and “purr,” like a cat, that signifies them being content, turkeys are quite the communicators. So, when you sit down on Thanksgiving, give thanks for the magnificent wild turkey.
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Avoid kitchen fires Holiday fires can turn a joyous occasion into tragedy. Each year, more than 4,000 fires occur on Thanksgiving Day and many, if not most, are home-cooking fires. The Belvoir Safety Office offers simple guidelines to avoid a fire. • Never leave cooking unattended. If you must leave the kitchen while cooking, turn off the stove or have someone else watch the food being cooked. • Always keep potholders and food wrappers at least three feet away from heat sources, while cooking, and don’t wear clothing with loose sleeves or dangling jewelry.
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Unattended cooking can lead to damaging, possibly injurious fires.
• Make sure all stoves, ovens and ranges are turned off when you leave the kitchen and remember to set timers to keep track of turkeys and other food items that require extended cooking times. • After guests leave, designate a responsible adult to walk around the
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home making sure all candles and smoking materials are extinguished. • Establish a safe zone around the stove while cooking—no children or pets within 3 feet.
Did you know • Cooking equipment is the leading cause of home* fires and fire injuries, causing 49% of home fires that resulted in 21% of the home fire deaths and 45% of the injuries. • Ranges or cooktops account for almost two-thirds (62%) of home cooking fire incidents. • Unattended cooking is a factor in onethird (31%) of reported home cooking fires and half (48%) of the associated deaths. • Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires, followed by Christmas Day and Christmas Eve. (Source: National Fire Protection Association)
PET SAFETY: Protect your furry friend from holiday hazards By Capt. William Ciancarelli Fort Belvoir Veterinary Center
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s we enter into the holiday season, we at the Fort Belvoir Veterinary Center want to make sure you and your furry family members are safe through the season. With the guidance from a recent article by the American Veterinary Medical Association, here are a few recommendations to keep veterinary emergency visits downs and ensure travel plans are successfully met during the holidays. Plan for emergencies: Have the name, location and phone number for the nearest emergency veterinary clinic, as emergency events typically happen after normal business hours. The ASPCA also has a Poison Control Hotline, 1-888426-4435, for pet owners who cannot immediately make it to a veterinarian. Food hazards: While it may be tempting to share food or treats with our pets, there are a few usual suspects that can spoil the holiday spirit for us and our pets. Chocolate: Chocolate’s chemical makeup is actually quite toxic to dogs. Toxicities vary with the type of chocolate and the amount ingested. Baking chocolate and cocoa powder are the most toxic forms. However, any type of chocolate is potentially
deadly, especially to smaller dogs and cats. So, keep all chocolate off limits to pets. Other sweets: Xylitol, an artificial sweetener used in baked goods, chewing gum and other products is extremely toxic and causes liver failure, hypoglycemia and death in dogs. Turkey, turkey skin, ham, gravy and meat fat: Even in small amounts, these can cause pancreatitis, which can be life threatening and require a long hospitalization. Grapes and raisins: Often found in salads or desserts, these can cause acute kidney failure and possibly death, if hospitalization with fluid diuresis is not administered immediately. Yeast dough: When ingested raw, it can expand within the stomach which is extremely painful and dangerous and may require surgical correction. The yeast can also produce alcohol which, in large quantities, can cause death. Bones from turkey, ham or prime rib: All of these can cause severe indigestion in dogs and cats, leading to vomiting or bowel obstruction, which requires surgical removal. Chewed bones cause bone shards, which can puncture the stomach or small intestines, leading to potentially fatal abdominal infection. Side dishes, like stuffing and mashed potatoes: Added ingredients for these staples are often made with onions, scallions or garlic, which can be extremely toxic to dogs and lead to life-threatening anemia. For more information about ways to keep your furry family member safe, visit www.avma.org or call the Fort Belvoir Veterinary Center (703) 805-4336 Editor’s note – This is the first in a two-part series about pet health. Read the Dec. XX Eagle, for the second part, about pets and holiday decorations.
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Belvoir Community Briefs 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 oir 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.
Mount Vernon by Candlelight Tour Mount Vernon by Candlelight, Friday, 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.
Annual Holiday Card Workshop Join the Smithsonian National Postal Museum for their annual Holiday Card Workshop, Dec. 7 and 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the museum; 2 Massachusetts Ave. NE,
Washington D.C. Create handmade cards with provided supplies and then mail them to friends and relatives with a special Postal Museum postmark. For more, call 202-633-5555.
Handel’s Messiah Family Concert See and abbreviated version of Handel’s Messiah at the Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, D.C., noon1:30 p.m. (concert starts at 12:30 p.m.) For tickets, tix.cathedral. org, for more info, call 202-5376200.
Brunch with Santa Sunday and Dec. 15 The Fort Belvoir Officers’ Club hosts a special Brunch with Santa, Dec. 1 and 15 at the club, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy Sunday brunch and meeting Jolly Saint Nick. Santa is available for pictures from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. so bring your camera. The dress code is business casual (no tennis shoes or jeans). For reservations, call 703-780-0930.
WMATA offers reduced fare to 60% disabled Veterans Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority offers Reduced Fare SmarTrip ID cards to Veterans with a VA disability rating of 60% or greater. Obtaining a Reduced Fare SmarTrip ID can reduce costs by as much as 50% on Metrorail, Metrobus,
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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: 703-806-3393; Protestant: 703-806-3958.
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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.
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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New Year’s Eve Dance to a live DJ and ring in the New Year, Dec. 31, 7 p.m.-1 a.m. with a four course gourmet dinner, a glass of champagne for the toast, party favors and continental breakfast. The cost is $90 per person and reservations open Monday and are required. Purchase tickets at the Officers’ Club, or by phone at 703-780-0930 ext. 600.
Youth Ministries The Religious Support Office has active middle and high school programs for each
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 industryspecific training, apprenticeships, or internships during their last 180 days of military service. For more info, visit dodskillbridge.usalearning.gov.
Resale Lot The Resale lot is open for active duty, retirees, and DoD civilians to display a vehicle, RV, trailer, or boat (on a trailer) for sale. The lot is located at the corner of Gunston and Abbott roads. Cost for an 18foot space is $45 for 30 days. Register for a space at the Automotive Skills Center. For more, call 703-806-4088.
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DTRA Belvoirdominates athlete cyclesintosoftball, pinnacle remains of militaryperfect sports 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
20s, when I met my husband; he was the one who introduced me to cycling and I remember going on bike rides with him and his friends, and they’d be talking while riding their bikes,” she said. “I could barely get a breath. I was thinking to myself, ‘how in the world do these guys do this?’ I was telling myself, ‘I have to get stronger and faster.’ So, the more I trained, the faster I got, until, one day, my husband and his friends couldn’t keep up with me.” From those challenging beginnings, Benassi’s dedication has taken her to some of the highest levels a military athlete can reach, and part of the fuel that has driven her is her experience in the Army, its principles of discipline and her own sense of duty.
Proud to serve “When I was watching the news and saw how many Soldiers sacrificed their lives for our freedom, I wanted to do more, I wanted to help, and that’s how I knew I had to join the U.S. Army,” she said. “I joined in August of 2008. I served on active duty for eight years as an 88M truck driver. Photo by E.J. Hersom I deployed to Basrah, Iraq, in 2010-2011 Sgt. 1st Class Maatje Benassi, a security officer at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital and a member of the (in operations Iraqi Freedom and New U.S. Armed Forces Cycling Team, pulls out in front during the women’s road race event of the 2019 CISM Dawn) and I drove the NATO Supreme Military World Games in Wuhan, China, Oct. 20. Commander, for three years while working for the U.S. European Command in Stuttgart, By Rick Musselman with a cracked helmet and bruised ribs, Germany.” She then joined the Army Reserve Belvoir Eagle effectively dashing Team Army’s chances of in 2016 and serves as an observer controller securing the gold. Teammates rushed to her any Soldiers in today’s Army are also trainer, with the 312th Regiment 3rd Battalion accomplished athletes, applying the side to provide aid, but Benassi refused medical out of Fort Meade. same dedication to their respective care for the moment and jumped right back on “It was an honor to go to CISM and represent sports as they do mission fulfillment. A Fort the bike. the U.S. military,” she said, “I wanted to win the Belvoir Community Hospital security officer is “My goal was to finish it. … I came this far, I gold for the United States and I wanted to make one such Service member who has taken her trained this hard, I had to finish it,” she said. “I our military proud. I made some sacrifices, not particular sport to the most elite levels. was in a lot of pain, and my bike was rubbing, seeing my daughter on her 20th birthday. But, Sgt. 1st Class Maatje Benassi, an Army too. Nothing went smooth, but I said, forget it, I knew in the end it would be worth it. I thank reservist, recently returned from Wuhan, I’m just going to finish.” the Army for allowing me this great opportunity China, after having been selected to represent Team Army ultimately finished in eighth and my husband, Matthew Benassi, for the U.S. Military at the International Military place on the day. supporting me. It was an amazing experience I Sports Council 7th World Games that ran Oct. will never forget.” 12-28. The event, called the Peace Games, ADF-E shortstop, Mike Zelinsky, scoops up a blistering grounder during Champion athlete For July Benassi, added a dimension had 23 events for men and women, where a softball matchup with DTRA, 2 at cycling Graves has Field. to her life that continues to expand and be Benassi has been cycling competitively for thousands of military athletes represented rewarding. nearly 20 years and has more than 110 their nations and competed for gold. and wasted nopodium time unleashing a For regular-season results, “For me, the best part of the thisplayoff journeyschedule, has finishes, with 44 first places, including four Benassi competed as a cyclist alongside massive onslaught from the batter’s standings and been to get to experience all these amazing USA Cycling National Master Championships three female and seven male teammates, box. In customary form, the team visit http://www.quickscores.com/ memories—to be at the start line of a race and in road and track cycling events. She also a hoping to improve on her last CISM Cycling matched its offensive fortunes with belvoirmwr. telling myself, ‘I am going to win this, I can do founding member of U.S. Military Endurance Championships that took place in Belgium stellar play in the infieldthis,’” and she out said.For information about Fort Sports program, a non-profit organization in 2013. At that race, which was also the in the grass to remain at the top intramural sports program Fromof the Belvoir’s look of things, the trajectory of chartered to support amateur athletes and inaugural Women’s Cycling Championship the FY19 rankings with the 15-0 cycling Benassi’s career will continue skyward. endurance sports education and activities for and the annual Commander’s Cup Road Race, she earned a bronze team medal. blowout. “I’m goingtitle to race Master in current, retired and veteran Service members. In the final lap of the 50-mile, five-lap road race, call Nationals Justin Fitzgerald, 2020 and tryleague to get coordinator a 5th Masterand National Benassi said her passion The for cycling began race in the second day of cycling competition at single-elimination champisports facilPhotos by Rick Musselman jersey,” she said. “And, I’m looking forward to who she would the 2019 Games, Benassi led the pack for much when she met an enthusiast onship tournament is scheduled to ity manager, 703-806-5093. Athletes DTRA second baseman, Rich Goad, drills one up the middle for a base competing in my first Track Master World in ultimately marry. of the third and fourth laps. But, a devastating hit during his team’s late-season intramural softball matchup against begin today, starting at 6 p.m. at can also contact their unit represenManchester, England.” “I became interested in cycling in my late crash on the2final lap putField. her on the pavement ADF-E, July at Graves Graves Field. tative to sign up and get schedules.
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aturday’s below-freezing morning temperatures did little to chill the enthusiasm of droves of Belvoir golfers who took to the fairways and greens of the Fort Belvoir Woodlawn Course to compete in the 2019 Turkey Shoot Tournament, Saturday. According to Tim Coolican, MWR business operations officer and golf club manager, 80 players competed in the shotgun-start, two-person team scramble event. Fritz Diekmann, Fort Belvoir Golf Club PGA professional, hosted the competition in which all teams played in net and
gross divisions. Men played from the blue tee markers and women played from the white-tee markers. Team handicap was calculated using the USGA-recommended method and final tallies resulted from gross score minus handicap. The tournament was open to all amateur golf club members and eligible patrons with a verifiable USGA handicap. The tournament also included a continental breakfast, cart, range balls and a turkey dinner with all the traditional fare. Tournament prizes included gift certificates and turkeys. For more information about upcoming tournaments and club membership, call 703-806-5878 or visit belvoir.armymwr. com/programs/golf-club.
RESULTS Low Net Ellis Anderson, Tim Burke 60
3rd Net Craig Reynolds, George Field 63
Low Gross Ben Stephens, Zach Selvig 62
4th Net Mark Robertson, Dustin Watson 63
2nd Gross David Dustin, Matt Medeiros 66
Closest to Pin David Smith, Cheryl Bantle
2nd Net Adrian Haynes, David Shugart 62
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Susan Laver-Nelson executes a long shot from mid-fairway as teammate, Robert Laver, looks on during the 2019 Turkey Shoot Tournament on the Fort Belvoir Golf Club’s Woodlawn Course, Saturday.
Dan Hosek lines up a short putt during the 2019 Turkey Shoot Tournament on the Fort Belvoir Golf Club’s Woodlawn Course, Saturday.
Belvoir golfers warm up on the putting green before kicking off the 2019 Turkey Shoot Tournament on the Fort Belvoir Golf Club’s Woodlawn Course, Saturday.
For more photos, visit https://www.flickr.com/photos/fort_belvoir
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Sports and Recreation Briefs Craft and Bounce Craft and Bounce opens Jan. 4 with something for everyone. If you enjoy dancing, there will be dance music. If hopping and jumping is your thing, the Moon Bounce House is the place to be. If you are interested in expressing your artistic talents, the arts and crafts tables are ready for you. Pre-registration is required and payments are made at the Community Center. For more, call 703805-3714.
Health and Fitness Expo Sports and Fitness hosts their annual Health and Fitness Expo, Jan. 16, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The expo will be at Specker Field House with a wide variety of vendors and interactive displays to provide an overall health and wellness experience. Eligible participants include all active duty, retirees, DoD civilians and affiliated ID cardholders. For more information, call 703-805-4655 or go online at Belvoir. armymwr.com.
Stroller Walking Group 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.
or call 703-806-4430.
Readiness Program Fitness Classes
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.
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.
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.
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
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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.
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.
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 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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LeafGuard operates as LeafGuard of DC in Virginia under registration number VA Class A Lic. #2705116122, in Maryland under registration number MHIC Lic. #116693, and in DC under registration number DC Permanent #4202190000101
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Sold, furnished and installed by an independent Luxury Bath Technologies dealer. Not valid with any other offer. Luxury bath dealers are neither brokers or lenders. Different lending institutions have different programs and rates. Lifetime Warranty applies to manufacturing defects. Discount available during initial consultation. Offer available for a limited time as determined by the dealer. Ask your representative for details. Gift card given upon completion of installation and deducted from final invoice. Gift card not issued if customer cancels order or if credit is declined. Applicable to installed customers only. Limit one per household. Other restrictions may apply. MHIC136343, VA2705170348, WV058033