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Housing Town Hall By Margaret Steele Public Affairs Specialist
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enior leaders met with residents of Fort Belvoir privatized military housing last week to listen to their maintenance and housing concerns. Maj. Gen. Michael Howard, J o i n t Fo r c e H e a d q u a r t e r s National Capital Region and Military District of Washington commanding general, Col. Michael Greenberg, Fort Belvoir Garrison commander, and a team of leaders and housing officials, addressed Belvoir’s residents in two town halls. “The Army used to visit every place where Soldiers and families live and has stopped doing that over the last one or two decades,” Howard said. “The Chief (Army Chief of Staff, Gen. Mark Milley) has directed that we return to doing that, across our Army.” After recent news reports of sub-standard housing and
For residents who believe they're having health issues related to housing conditions, call the Fort Belvoir Community Hospital Rapid Hotline at 571-231-2004. Congressional hearings with advocates and resident-spouses, the Army has launched a phased approach to respond to complaints, through town halls, home visits and barracks inspections. Howard said Army leadership has to fix the lack of trust that has developed with chains of command. “It troubles me greatly that you feel you can’t get the help you need,” he told residents. Leaders are directed and empowered to visit every home in the next 30 days. This effort is
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Col. Michael Greenberg, Fort Belvoir Garrison commander, discusses housing concerns.
Levels of Escalation To Resolve Housing Concerns Level 1. Submit your work order by phone, online or in-person to the The Villages at Belvoir: -Call the 24-Hour Emergency Maintenance Request Line at 703619-3880. -Go to the Villages at Belvoir website at: https://www. villagesatbelvoir.com/ -Visit the Maintenance Facility, Building 1108. Level 2. -Speak with Assistant Community
Director Jennifer Hudson, Management Office, at 703-6193861 -Contact your Chain of Command -Call the Garrison Housing Office at 703-805-3018/3019 Level 3. -Call the Garrison Commander’s Housing Hotline at 571-259-9867 -Submit your concerns to the Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) system here: https://ice.disa. mil/index.cfm?fa=card&sp=13153 1&s=336&dep=*DoD&sc=8
Belvoir Firefighter Receives Award For Service By Adrienne Anderson Writer/Graphic Designer
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Capt. Michael Irvine, center left, is a firefighter/medic with Fort Belvoir Fire and Emergency Services. He received Virginia Volunteer Firefighter of the Year for his work with Oak Grove Volunteer Fire Department.
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he recipients of the 2018 Governor’s Fire Service Awards were announced recently, with Capt. Michael Irvine awarded Virginia Volunteer Firefighter of the Year at the Virginia Fire Chiefs Association Conference. Irvine received the award as part of his work with Oak Grove Volunteer Fire Department. He started as a volunteer junior firefighter with Oak Grove when he was 17. Ten years later, he continues his work with them as well as his duties as a firefighter/medic at Fort Belvoir. He’s worked at Fort Belvoir for four years. He is appreciative of the support he’s received from his peers, he said,
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as it can sometimes be a thankless job. “It still comes as a bit of a shock,” Irvine said. “I don’t do it for the recognition.” Irvine was previously awarded Fort Belvoir Firefighter of the Year during the Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce’s 12th Annual Police & Firefighters Tribute in November 2018. “I’m lucky enough to have one of the best jobs in the world helping my fellow man and woman,” he said. His inspiration for becoming a firefighter was his dad who also worked as a firefighter. Irvine said he enjoys helping others and giving back to his community. “Every day Virginia’s Fire Service professionals display an unwavering
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commitment to protect the citizens of our Commonwealth in times of danger,” said Governor Ralph Northam in a press release. “These brave men and women, like Lieutenant Brad Clark who tragically lost his life last year responding to a vehicle crash, show tremendous strength and dedication, going above and beyond the call of duty, and we are proud to recognize their honorable service.” The Governor’s Fire Service Awards began in 2002. Winners are nominated and then selected by the Executive Committee of the Virginia Fire Services Board. Recommendations are then sent to the governor through the Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security for approval, according to the Virginia Department of Fire Programs website. Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m., Sunday. Set your clocks forward 1 hour.
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ith peak season underway and the demand of more than 100 CAC/ID cards processed each day, Fort Belvoir is making changes to reduce wait times in the ID card office. The Fort Belvoir ID Card office has expanded appointments to Fridays which now offers customers an additional day to schedule a time that fits into their schedule. ID card appointments are available MondayFriday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. “We made our decision to extend our appointments to better serve the community,” said Kevin Rennick, Fort Belvoir’s Directorate of Human Resources, director. “We want our customers to know that long wait times can be avoided by planning ahead and scheduling appointments up to 90 days out.” Although the ID card facility will continue to accept walk-Ins, it is important to note that walk-ins will be seen on a first come, first served basis. Getting your new ID card, as a walk-in, is not always guaranteed and is as stated on the ID card facility web page. “It’s best to renew ID Cards months from the expiration date than trying to renew the day it expires,” said Carl Swenson, Facility Manager. “If your ID card expires and our facility is full, you may not be able to renew your ID card in a timely manner.” T h e Fo r t B e l v o i r I D C a r d Facility sees more individuals than surrounding facilities due to its prime location, he said adding, on any given day, there are as many as 70 appointments, depending on available staff, with wait times up to two or three hours. According to Swenson, there are
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Courtesy Photo steps that customers can take to prevent excessive wait times. With the average available appointment being up to two months out, customers can be proactive and use the RAPIDS appointment system to secure an appointment up to 90 days out. This is especially helpful for family members returning home from school or seasonal breaks. As we enter another peak season, it’s no surprise that the demand for CAC and ID Cards will continue to increase through mid-October – peak season. To help you prepare for your visit and prevent long wait times, the Fort Belvoir ID Card Office has provided these time-saving tips: 1. Plan Ahead, Schedule your appointment 3 months in advance. Military, DoD Civilians, Retirees, and their Dependents may renew their ID Cards within 90 days of expiration. Summer is usually a busy time. If your ID card is due to expire this summer, plan ahead and book your appointment in RAPIDS at least 45 days out. Scheduling your appointment early sets you up for success. 2. Complete Sponsor forms online. Sponsors with dependents in need of ID card renewals, must complete DD Form 1172-2 within 90 days of their ID card office visit. Visit www. dmdc.osd.mil/self_service to complete
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the DD Form 1172-2, upload it into RAPIDS and it will be in the system upon when your dependents arrive to renew their ID card. 3. Space is limited, Come on your own. We encourage customers to avoid bringing additional people to the ID Card Facility. If the dependent can drive, and the sponsor has completed the DD Form 1172-2, then the dependent can come on their own to renew their ID card, if possible.
The DEERS/ID Card Office, located at 5815 20th Street Suite 108, is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. To schedule an appointment visit https://rapidsappointments.dmdc.osd.mil/ default.aspx. Contact Us: 703-805-5578 Website: www.belvoir.army.mil/ dhr/idcard.asp
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Getting It Straight In the Feb. 21 edition of the Belvoir Eagle, we said the Association of the U.S. Army was a sponsor of George Mason University’s “Made a Difference Award.” AUSA is not a sponsor of the award, they were merely a presenter on that day. We regret for the error.
The Belvoir Eagle is published in cooperation with the Public Affairs Office, 9820 Flagler Road, Fort Belvoir, VA, 22060. To contact the Belvoir Eagle, call 703-805-2019 or 805-5001, or email us at editor@belvoireagleonline.com. Submission deadline is noon Thursday. The Belvoir Eagle is published each Thursday — by Rappahannock Media LLC, 1372 Old Bridge Road, Suite 101, Woodbridge, VA 22192, a private firm in no way connected with the Department of the Army — as a civilian enterprise newspaper in the interest of Fort Belvoir, Va. Views and opinions are those of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the official view of the Department of Defense, Department of the Army, Military District of Washington or Fort Belvoir. Advertisement in this publication, does not constitute endorsement of the products or services by Department of the Army. Everything advertised herein must be made available for purchase, use, or patronage without regard to the race, creed, age, color, sex, or nationality of the purchaser, user, or patron unless precluded by applicable federal, state or local laws. For Classified advertisement information, call 703-771-8831. Belvoir Eagle is a registered trademark. Circulation: 19,000.
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Black History Is Mine, Yours, The Country’s By Margaret Steele Public Affairs Specialist
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he community had a chance to get educated last week, at the Black History Month observance, when retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant, and motivational speaker, Helen Noel, detailed her family’s history, PostTraumatic Stress and the causes she’s championed in her life. “Black history is my history, your history, Americans’ history,” Noel said. Noel said PTS used to be referred to as ‘shell shock,’ during World War I. “PTS is a new name to an old story,” she said. She detailed her scare from trauma when she was 2 and a near-death experience at age 7. “I have intrusive memories, heart palpitations and insomnia. I have been traumatized by many family members’ deaths and have experienced ‘anniversary reactions,’ she said. An anniversary reaction is when victims re-experience some of the trauma when then anniversary of their event happens. After Noel donated a kidney to
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Attendees listen to the guest speaker, Retired Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Helen Noel, during the Black History Month observance at the Officers' Club, Feb. 26. Retired Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Helen Noel addresses attendees during the Black History Month observance at the Officers' Club, Feb. 26. a family member, she focused on causes to champion, like research on mercury, neurological issues and water safety. At the end of the Black History Month observance, Noel advised those with PTS to seek counseling and therapy. “Talking is therapy for trauma victims. Talking,” she said.
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www.belvoireagleonline.com From Housing, page A1 not to inspect units, but to ensure residents are safe and their needs are being met. Greenberg detailed recent trends in issues brought up by Fort Belvoir residents, including: mold and air quality; quality assurance; communication; unannounced maintenance visits; maintenance response time; gas leaks in certain, older villages; mice; standing water and flooding. In addition to those trends, Belvoir residents voiced their concerns over reimbursement for housing-related expenses; problems with locks, water, water heaters and air conditioning; and repetitive, systemic problems. “These aren’t just Fort Belvoir, National Capital Region or Army problems,” Howard said, indicating there are systemic problems with more than 100,000 Residential Communities Initiative (RCI) quarters throughout the Defense Department, nationwide. Howard emphasized the Army’s expectation about emergency housing work orders is: Respond within an hour and fix the problem within 24 hours. “If we cannot fix something in that time frame, then the RCI will relocate you,” he said. Emergencies are quantified by
significant damage to property, or which poses a life, health or safety risk to the resident. “We have good people who do good work, most of the time, at RCI,” Howard said. “However, we have to fix where we aren’t treating people properly.” The Fort Belvoir Community Hospital’s Public Health Nursing is utilizing their main clinic phone line to receive any calls regarding mold or other environmental concerns related to housing. Fo r i n d i v i d u a l s w h o h av e concerns of how housing conditions may be affecting their health, they can contact the Public Health Clinic at 571-231-2004. If you call after hours, leave a voice mail message. They will return the call no later than the next duty day. The Public Health Clinic will do an assessment to determine if any urgent or routine specialty referrals are necessary. Jennifer Watkins, Community Director, Villages at Belvoir, said the Villages at Belvoir team is dedicated and committed to working with residents to address their concerns and apologized for disservices in the past. “These problems are nothing we are proud of and we will make it better,” she said, adding they are in the process of improving the work order system with better tracking and notification capabilities.
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“Not only for Primary but also for Upper, Not just for breakfast, but even for supper, Kids on Fort Belvoir were reading all day, And reading so much they forgot to go play!”
Elizabeth Rodriguez, Fort Belvoir Elementary reading teacher, reads aloud to Ms. Seger's third-grade class during Read Across America day, March 1.
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KEEP YOUR KIDS READING Through reading aloud, providing print materials, and promoting positive attitudes about reading and writing, you can have a powerful impact on children’s literacy and learning. •Invite a child to read with you every day. •When reading a book where the print is large, point word by word as you read. This will help the child learn that reading goes from left to right and understand that the word he or she says is the word he or she sees. •Read a child’s favorite book over and over again. •Read many stories with rhyming words and lines that repeat. Invite the child to join in on these parts. Point, word by word, as he or she reads along with you. •Discuss new words. For example, “This big house is called a palace. Who do you think lives in a palace?” •Stop and ask about the pictures and about what is happening in the story. •Read from a variety of children’s books, including fairy tales, song books, poems, and information books. -From the U.S. Department of Education
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Boating Safety Classes announced for the year U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 25-08 Warm weather is coming. Prepare for an accident-free boating season by taking a Boating Safety Class offered by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 25-08. Classes are March 16, April 13, May 18, June 15 and July 20, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Washington Farm United Methodist Church, 3921 Old Mill Road, Alexandria. Learn about boat handling and regulations, nautical “rules of the road,” trailering, required gear and more knowledge that can help prevent boating mishaps. Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia have varying requirements for boaters before they may legally operate certain motorized vessels on their respective waterways. Each jurisdiction has a requirement for a safe boating class. Boaters may also explore the Coast Guard Auxiliary’s Welcome to the Recreational Boating Safety Outreach Web Site— http://wow. uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=BDEPT—for free boating safety tools and materials. Register with Jeff Burt at jdburt@ verizon.net or call 703-307-6482. For more information about Flotilla 25-08 email johnestevens@ earthlink.net.
By Rick Musselman Sports Editor Jo i n t Pe r s o n a l P r o p e r t y Shipping Office and reigning Commander’s Cup champion Defense Logistics Agency treated spectators to a defense-heavy exhibition of athletic intensity and nail-biting suspense when the two powerhouse squads faced off in the FY19 intramural basketball championship final, Feb. 28 at Well Field House. The contest went down to the wire, with JPPSO winning the day from the foul line to claim a narrow 59-57 victory and the title. Top-seeded JPPSO, crowning its near perfect 14-1 regularseason record with a quarterfinal win over Logistics Readiness Command and an equally impressive victory over National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Team 1 in the semis, arrived at Wells more than prepared to execute the ferocious man-toman defense and fluid offensive precision that proved virtually insurmountable throughout this year’s schedule. With more championship trophies at its headquarters than any other unit on the installation, JPPSO’s opponent would have its work cut out for it from the opening tip. But that opponent came to the court as the reigning Commander’s Cup champion, fielding one of the ablest and most ambitious hoops teams in the entire league. DLA (13-2 on the season) came to the show determined to continue establishing itself as a major force to be reckoned with in the Belvoir leagues. In the quarterfinal round, DLA downed perpetual contender, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Team 2 before eliminating the
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JPPSO shooting guard, Chad Canady, barrels inside for a score during his team’s FY19 intramural basketball championship final against DLA, Feb. 28 at Wells Field House. 249th Engineer Battalion, one of precision passing game with a the most consistent squads in the totally committed approach to program, in the semis. DLA took to the hardwood with every asset See Championship, page B2 in its arsenal primed for posting itself among the all-time greats. See more photos on FLICKR! For the duration of the contest, JPPSO and DLA managed Flickr.com/fort_belvoir/albums to stay to within 4 points of each other, each combining a
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From Championship, page B2 the defense. The DLA offense, spearheaded by guards, Devin McKiver and Joshua Kovalski, drew JPPSO outside with a rapid-fire passing game around the perimeter before connecting with forwards, Mark Loman and Bryan Patterson, down along the baseline for some early scores. Veteran DLA center, Ferron Byrd, kept momentum building with a string of boards that enabled his team to maintain a narrow advantage throughout the first period, sending JPPSO to the bench trailing 34-32 at the halftime buzzer. Scarcely a minute into the back half of the contest, however, the scales began to tilt in JPPSO’s favor. Guards, Deonte Bleach, Antonio Butler, and Reginald Hawkins, along with Chad Canady, Chapman Canady and Mike Collier, unleashed and maintained
a refined passing game that kept DLA scrambling all over the hardwood. Forwards, Charles Calhoun, Tyrone Leggett and John Russell dialed in their accuracy from the perimeter and the baseline to kick the scoreboard into high gear and soon propelled their team to a 52-44 advantage. DLA responded by intensifying the man-to-man harassment outside and tightening security in the lane. McKiver and Kovalski, a l o n g w i t h f o r wa r d s, C h r i s Dickerson, Maurice Kirk, Shawn Hampton and Kirk Gamblin, gradually narrowed the deficit to a single point heading into the final minutes of the showdown. Like most championship hoops finals at Belvoir, the ultimate outcome would be decided from the foul line. As the result of a string of clock-stopping fouls from both squads, JPPSO and DLA exchanged the lead from the charity stripe up until the final 6 seconds. Another infraction deep in the lane granted Chad Canady a pair of opportunities to build
on his team’s 2-point advantage. Hitting both freebies from the line, Canady and company poured on the coals with a full-court press. DLA managed to hit from near the top of the key but the game clock ran out before the squad could force another turnover and regain possession. J u s t i n F i t z g e r a l d , Fo r t Belvoir intramural sports league coordinator hosted an awards ceremony after the game during which individual player awards and the champion and runner-up trophies were presented to the respective team captains. For more information about Fo r t B e l v o i r ’ s i n t r a m u r a l sports program and the annual Commander’s Cup title race, call Fitzgerald, at 703-806-5093. Athletes can also contact their respective unit representative for sign-up information and scheduling details. Fo r r e g u l a r - s e a s o n a n d tournament game results, go to http://www.quickscores.com/ belvoirmwr.
DLA wins racquetball championship title By Rick Musselman Sports Editor Reigning Commander’s Cup champion Defense Logistics Agency took a big step forward in the FY19 Fort Belvoir Commander’s Cup title race when the unit powered past runner-up Center for Army Analysis, Feb. 28 at Graves Fitness Center—the same evening it took the runner-up trophy in the basketball final. The athletes competed in a besttwo-of-three match format during the tournament hosted by Justin Fitzgerald, Fort Belvoir intramural sports league coordinator and sports facility manager. In the men’s open division, Program Executive Office – Enterprise Information Systems’ Amp Phommachanh claimed his sixth champion trophy in the men’s open division and CAA’s Troy Moore earned the runner-up title. In the men’s senior division, DLA’s Marvin Brown won the champion trophy and unit mate, George Sumer, took the runner-up prize. The Fort Belvoir sports and fitness team congratulates all the winners and participants. Fo r c o m p l e t e t o u r n a m e n t results go to www.quickscores.com/ belvoirmwr. For more information about Fort Belvoir’s intramural sports program and the annual Commander’s Cup title race, call Justin Fitzgerald, league coordinator and sports facility manager, at 703-806-5093. Athletes can also contact their respective unit representative for sign-up information and scheduling details.
2019 Intramural Racquetball Tournament Results Overall Unit Results 1st Place DLA 2nd Place CAA
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Men’s Open Division Champion Amp Phommachanh PEO-EIS Runner-Up Troy Moore CAA Men’s Senior Division Champion Marvin Brown DLA Runner-Up George Sumer DLA
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PEO EIS’s Amp Phommachanh, sets up the return during his FY19 men’s open division intramural racquetball match series against CAA’s Jess Jesus, Feb. 26 at Graves Fitness Center.
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Sports and Recreation Briefs Superhero Fun Run The Superhero Fun Run is April 6, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Pullen Field and Specker Field House. The run starts at 10:30 a.m., but the fun starts at 9 a.m. with bounce houses, games, and face painting. The event is free. Pre-register with ACS at 571-231-7028.
Readiness Program Fitness Classes Sports and Fitness offers free weekly fitness classes. Classes include Functional Fitness, C.O.R.E, Body Sculpt, Zumba, ChakaBoom, Indoor Cycle, Yoga and Turbo Tabata. Go to Belvoir. armymwr.com for more about classes and times. For more, call 703-806-5093.
COED Volleyball Tournament The tournament is April 13, 8 a.m. at Wells Field House. Rosters are 12 players and 2 females must be on the court at all times. Teams play three matches of three sets, minimum. Local and military
teams welcome. Cost is $150 per team. For more, or to register by April 2, go to Graves Fitness Center or call 703-806-5093.
March. 1. Visit belvoir.armymwr. com for ages, season dates and costs. For more, call 703-8059138.
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The North Post Pool will be stocked with trout for the annual Troutfest, April 13, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Unlimited fishing costs $7 to enter and $3 to rent a pole. No charge for spectators and you may bring your own pole. There will a break every hour for children fishing only. Catch one of 10 golden fish and win a prize. Call 703-8052620 for more.
Youth Sports Spring Registration Open Registration is open for youth softball; spring soccer; Little League; track and field; and START Smart Sports (baseball, golf, tennis and soccer) through
Benyaurd Indoor Swimming Pool hosts a Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Course in March and April/May. Classes are Friday, 4-8 p.m. and weekends, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Details are on Belvoir.armymwr. com. For more, call the pool at 703-805-2620.
Monthly and Weekly Aerobics Class Passes Sports and Fitness offers aerobics classes Mon.-Thurs. at Wells Field House, except Spin classes at Graves Fitness Center. For class descriptions, visit the Sports and Fitness page
at belvoir. armymwr. com. Monthly passes are $20, weekly passes are $7, both available at Graves Fitness Center or the Body Shop. For more, call 703-806-4430.
Associate Golf Passes Available Fort Belvoir Golf Club offers affiliation with the “Flagship Golf Facility” of the U.S. Army through the Associate Pass Holder program. The annual fee is $120 and includes no initiation fees; no food and beverage minimums; annual gate pass; priority tee times and participation in member events. For more information, call the club at 703-806-5878.
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der, reading Dr. Seuss’ “Oh, an Think” on closed-circuit sses. as part of a nation-wide n involving thousands of and community centers 0th anniversary of Read ay, in honor of Dr. Seuss’ school students listened s of Dr. Seuss books, while istrators and Soldiers read hood favorites to the upper
school kids. “It’s an opportunity to shine a light on our love for reading,” said Jamey Chianetta, Fort Belvoir Upper School principal, after reading “I Wanna Iguana” to Ms. Duhe’s 6th grade class. “A lot of us learned to read with Dr. Seuss books when we were younger and we loved the way those books are structured and learn rhyme and decoding skills – that’s a nice foundation and we grow into even greater books that give us story and sense of voice,” Chianetta said.
Jamey Chianetta, Fort Belvoir Upper School principal, reads “I Wanna Iguana” to Ms. Duhe’s 6th grade class during Read Across America celebrations, March 1.
WHAT IS READ ACROSS AMERICA? Read Across America was founded by the National Education Association on March 2, 1998. The event, celebrated on Dr. Seuss’s birthday, emphasizes keeping children motivated to read.
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nberg, Garrison commander, reads "Oh, the THINKS you will Think" during mornnts at Fort Belvoir Elementary School, March 1.
(left to right) Julianna Novale, Josie Warden, Tabitha Warden, Katie Warden and Andrew Keye dress up as Doctor Seuss characters for Read Across America day at Fort Belvoir Upper School, March 1.
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Baby Bundles Expectant parents may join ACS Family Advocacy Program for a Baby Bundles class, March 12, 9 a.m. – noon, for expectant parents to learn about postpartum expectations, infant care, and managing a family budget when a new baby arrives. Registration is required by calling 571-2317001/7028.
Parenting with Love and Logic Parenting with Love and Logic sessions teaches parents how to use humor, hope, and empathy to build up the adult-child relationship. Session 1 is March 13 and 21, 6 – 9 p.m. Session 2 is May 22 and 29, 1 – 4 p.m. Session 3 is July 17 and 31, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Registration
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Help Wanted The Belvoir Thrift Shop is hiring. Starting salary is $8.75 per hour, plus paid lunch break with free beverages/snacks during work hours. Staff work hours are 8 a.m.2:45 p.m., Mon.-Thurs., and the first and third Saturday each month. Applications are available at the Thrift Shop.
Substance Abuse Awareness Quarterly Training Fort Belvoir Army Substance Abuse Program is conducting Substance Abuse Awareness, Suicide Prevention, and Employee Assistance Program (Drug Free Workplace) training, March 14, 9 a.m.-noon at Wood Theater. Training is open to all Service members and DoD Civilians. For more, call 703805-1010.
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Play Morning Play Morning gives youth, toddler to 5 years old, the opportunity to play with others in a fun and structured learning environment. Play Mornings are at Specker Field House, 10 a.m.-noon, March 15, and 29, April 12 and 26, May 10 and 24, and June 7. Registration is required by calling 571-231-7028.
Sunday Brunch Take part in the Officers’ Club Sunday Brunch, served from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. every Sunday. Cost is $26.95 for members, $28.95 for non-members, $10.95 for children 6-12, and free for children 5 and under. The Officers’ Club is open to all installation visitors. For more, call 703-780-0930.
Friday Seafood Buffet and Live Music The Officers’ Club takes Fridays to a new level with their Seafood Buffet. Also, dance to live music from the Air Play Band. The Friday Seafood Buffet is from 6-9 p.m. Tickets are $32.95 for club members, $34.95 for non-members, $14.95 for children 6-12 and free for those 5 and younger. For more, call The Officers’ Club, 703-7800930.
Key Personnel Leadership Training The Family Advocacy Program has training designed to increase awareness of the command’s roles and responsibilities when responding to allegations of spouse and child abuse. This training is for senior leadership, E7 and above. Training dates are April 4 and July 25. Each session is 9-11 a.m. For more, call 571-231-7001.
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