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Belvoir honors fallen Soldier By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer A memorial ceremony was held Friday for 22-year-old Spc. Jeremy Tomlin, a Soldier from C Company (CONAIR), 12th Aviation Battalion, who died April 17, when the UH-60 Black Hawk he was in crashed in Leonardtown, Md. “He loved his role as a crew chief … and he loved the Army,” said Lt. Col. Edward Meyers, commander of the 12th Aviation Battalion. Meyers was grateful to have served with Tomlin and detailed his most recent flight with the crew chief. “I’m grateful that I was able to have a few hours of time with him,” he said, adding it was a great day to just fly and enjoy their time together. Meyers described Tomlin as a well-respected colleague, quiet professional, cherished son, devoted husband and loyal friend to all who knew him. Tomlin was considered a humble person and great mechanic and a “great source of morale for “Charlie” company, as well as the (unit) as a whole,” said Spc. Dakota Jarrell. “I thank the God above to be able to meet someone so whole-hearted,” Jarrell said. Tomlin and his family will always be part of the CONAIR family and the entire Army family, he said. Sgt. Nicholas Rossi called Tomlin his best friend and brother-in-arms, someone with an infectious laugh and the quickest of wits. “Each of us is so much better with him having been in our lives,” Rossi said. Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Todd Wolf talked about the meaningful moments Tomlin shared with his wife, Jessica, and those he worked with. Tomlin valued his family and his military career, both of which he considered to be the best things to ever happen to him. “It’s healthy to reflect on the fun and the meaningful times,” he said, adding that positive reflection was a coping mechanism to get through the grief. “Some may experience many negative emotions, such as being bitter or having survivor’s guilt about what they could have done to prevent Tomlin’s death.” But, embracing all the emotions experienced through the grieving
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12th Aviation held a memorial Friday in Belvoir Chapel for Spc. Jeremy Tomlin, 22, who was killed in a helicopter accident April 17. Tomlin was killed while participating in a training flight near Leonardtown, Md. process in a constructive manner was an important part of the healing process, he said. During this time, Wolf encouraged everyone to explore the deep pains they feel and to look out for one another. Those affected by Tomlin’s death may never be the same, but must remember to honor his life and what he represented, he said. “Jeremy’s death is horribly tragic. Some things we can’t explain as hu-
mans,” Wolf said. “But, we must remember the importance of allowing ourselves to go through grief.” Tomlin was a native of Chapel Hill, Tenn. He married his high school sweetheart, Jessica, and joined the Army as a UH-60 helicopter repairer in 2012. He completed Basic Combat Training at Fort Benning, Ga.; and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Eustis, Va., where he earned the Aircrew Member
Badge for the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter. He also served in Germany and conducted multiple NATO missions. He returned to the U.S. in 2015, when he was assigned to C Company (CONAIR), 12th Aviation Battalion, Davison Army Airfield at Fort Belvoir, where he served as a UH-60L helicopter crew chief. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
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Volunteers recognized By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer
Fort Belvoir honored its volunteers, April 21 with an event at the Community Center. This year’s theme is: Army Volunteers: Service for Life. “The 20 Fort Belvoir organizations represented with volunteers here today are a crucial part of the Fort Belvoir community,” said Col. Angie Holbrook, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir commander. “They greatly contribute to mission readiness and resilience with their service. Volunteers contribute their time and hard work and perspectives, which allows the Army to expand its reach.” Over the past year, Belvoir volunteers contributed more than 181,500 hours of service to the community. Without volunteerism we could not provide the level, and quality, of programs that we do with your service,” Holbrook said. The guest speaker was Sophia Marshall, a life coach and published author. Marshall spoke of her journey to volunteerism as a Navy spouse in 1999. She and her husband PCS’d to Japan and she had trouble adjusting. Her husband was then deployed to the Persian Gulf for six months. Around that time, she joined a wives club and met another spouse who introduced her to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. She became active in numerous capacities, including as a teacher and counselor, and managed to obtain more than 400 hours of service. As a result of her time volunteering, Marshall said she developed a number of positive side effects, including improving her skills, making friends and networking. It also was a catalyst for her starting her own business. She owns MeSheet Career Counseling and is published in many publications focusing on career development. She also provides insight on the lives of military spouses and employment. “Volunteering and your resume just go together,” she said about how it’s helped her develop new skills. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 24.9 percent of the U.S. population volunteered in 2015, Marshall said. In another survey, 78 percent of 3,000 participants said they felt healthier from volunteering and believed it reduced stress. “I think being a volunteer helps you to build a better life,” she said, adding she couldn’t imagine a life without being a volunteer and that, despite new responsibilities, volunteering is still an active part of her life.
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Tammye Braddy, left, and Laureen DuPree present Col. Angie Holbrook, Belvoir Garrison commander, a symbolic check for more than $4 million, in recognition of 181,000 volunteer hours provided on post. Braddy is Army Community Service director and DuPree is volunteer corps coordinator.
Sophia Marshall, a life coach, explains the three benefits of volunteerism during an appreciation luncheon April 21 at the Fort Belvoir Community Center. She says volunteering benefits personal health, career and community. Belvoir received more than $4 million in volunteer labor hours last year. 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 HPR-Hemlock LCC d/b/a Northern Virginia Media Services, Leesburg, VA 20176, 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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1st IO Command hosts SHARP event By Spc. Derek Christensen 1st IO Command Public Affairs The U.S. Army 1st Information Operations Command (Land) hosted a Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month event at Thurman Auditorium, April 13. The SAAPM events consisted of a presentation from a sexual assault survivor; remarks from a Defense Department Safe Helpline representative; 1st IO’s sexual assault response coordinator and sexual assault victim advocates. Keynote speaker, Monika Korra, a sexual assault survivor and author, spoke to the audience of military and civilians. In 2013, Korra founded a non-profit organization, the Monika Korra Foundation, to help heal victims; raise awareness to sexual assault; and encourage everyone to have a voice by breaking the silence surrounding this problem. “I want my audience to know that it can happen to anyone,” Korra cautioned. “Rape victims are normal, everyday people.” Korra’s presentation focused on conquering challenges and taking ownership of the past by “finding peace” with oneself. Her message of resiliency resonated with the audience, and she encouraged anyone facing challenges in life to follow her path to healing. Attendees also heard from Brian Pinero, vice president of the National Sexual Assault Hotline and DoD Safe Helpline representative. Pinero offered
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PS Magazine going completely electronic Submitted by PS Magazine The June edition of PS Magazine will be its last printed issue. Like many other magazines, PS is becoming an online-only publication. For 66 years, PS, the Army’s preventive maintenance monthly, has been providing Soldiers with the most up-do-date information on how to take care of their equipment. Each issue has information on how best to operate and maintain everything from a protective mask to a truck to a helicopter. Rarely will a Soldier not find at least one article that helps him or her do his job better to get the most out of the equipment. The PS slogan is “Would You stake Your Life, Right Now, on the Condition of Your Equipment?” PS helps Soldiers answer that question with a resolute, “yes.” To make it as easy as possible for Soldiers to read the magazine, PS has developed its own free mobile app. The app will have the current issue of PS and all issues since 2014. It has a search engine and includes maintenance videos and Hot Topics, which provide important equipment updates. Download the app at the Apple or
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Volunteers help tidy local roads By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Despite heavy rain Saturday morning, 50 volunteers participated in Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce’s annual Route 1 cleanup, which helps keep roadways around Belvoir clear of trash. Volunteers, some from Belvoir, collected 20 bags of trash and a tire tread, according to Holly Dougherty, chamber executive director. She said the event could not happen without volunteers’ hard work. She thanked the volunteers and others who helped, including Fayez Elserafi, who’s a shuttle driver for IHG on Belvoir. “He is just wonderful,” Dougherty said. “He has helped out each year and always knows what to do. He gives out bags and always makes sure the volunteers have water. He is just a big part of this whole cleanup effort.” Elserafi said after the volunteering, “I do this every year, because I love to help the community. I’m so glad I can help and I love that I see more and more volunteers helping every year.” According to the Fairfax County, Va., government website, littering has negative environmental impacts, including polluting the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay; attracting rodents and insects; increasing the potential for diseases; and killing fish and wildlife. Those caught littering or dumping trash can be fined between $250 and $2,500 and face up to a year in jail, according to Virginia Code. The Virginia Department of Transportation spends $6.5 million a year on litter control, according to the website.
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Volunteers, some from Belvoir, fan out along Route 1, Jeff Todd Way and Mount Vernon Memorial Highway to clean trash on Earth Day Saturday, in Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce’s annual road cleanup.
About 60 volunteers, some from Belvoir, fan out to clean up roadways along Route 1 and Jeff Todd Way on Earth Day Saturday. The annual event is a partnership with Mount VernonLee Chamber of Commerce.
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Community cleans up local cemetery By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Forty-five volunteers from Fort Belvoir and local churches cleaned up Woodlawn Cemetery Saturday. The cemetery, near the old commissary, has many mysteries surrounding it, including who owns it. “There’s still more work to be done. We need to determine who it belongs, to,” said Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Howard Cantrell. Volunteers included people from Woodlawn Faith United Methodist Church; youth from Fort Belvoir Ward of the Latter Day Saints; Boy Scout Troop 155; Belvoir’s Gospel Service, and families from the community. The original church that owned the cemetery was called Woodlawn Methodist Church. The government asked the church to give up the property they were on and relocate so Belvoir could expand. The church did, but the cemetery and its name remained. There’s a lot of history to the site that makes it a historical place, Cantrell said. The last funeral to take place at the church was in 1996. “So, between 1996 and now, it appears no one’s been buried there. So something’s happened there,” he said, adding that no one knows for sure. Regardless, the community took it upon themselves to help keep it clean. However, there’s still a lot of work to be done and the cemetery has fallen into disarray. The site’s surrounding fence is damaged from a fallen tree, several headstones have fallen off and others are no longer readable. Still, there are those buried with no headstones at all and no way to know who else is buried there. What Cantrell does know is that there are at least six veterans buried there. He called it a purple cemetery because of the variety of service branches represented. There’s Army Pfc. Lawrence Eugene Jordon, a World War II veteran who lived from 1925 to 1987. Marine Cpl. Roscoe Russell Henry, another World War II veteran, lived from 1922 to 1979. Using the old Navy ranks, there is also Navy Seaman 1st Class Coley Hewitt Jr., a World War II veteran who lived from 1925 to 1983. Another Army World War II veteran is Pvt. Wilbur Brown Jr., who lived from 1919 to 1970. The final two veterans buried in the cemetery may be related. George Randall Jr., an Army World War II veteran who lived from 1924 to 1986, may be the father of Spc. George Randall III, a Vietnam Veteran who might have been killed in action. He lived from 1949 to 1972. Those with any knowledge of the cemetery are asked to come forward with information to help solve the cemetery’s mystery surrounding its ownership, Cantrell said. If you have any information, you can contact Cantrell at 703-8064317 or howard.f.cantrell.mil@mail. mil.
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John Hunsaker helps Maj. Jared Laabee navigate the mower around a headstone as a crew of volunteers cleaned up Woodlawn Cemetery on Earth Day, Saturday with the Belvoir Chapel Community.
Cionna Calloway, center, and Bella Crestioni bag branches during a major cleanup of Woodlawn Cemetery during Earth Day Saturday.
Brenda Colin cleans up around a headstone in Woodlawn Cemetery Saturday, as volunteers on and off post participated in Earth Day 2017.
Sara Beth Wadsworth is part of a diverse team of volunteers cleaning up Woodlawn Cemetery Saturday as part of Belvoir Chapel Community’s Earth Day event.
The historic Woodlawn Cemetery, behind Belvoir’s Woodlawn Chapel, gets a major cleanup Saturday during Earth Day activities.
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B Section Little League season kicks off with Opening Day ceremony By Rick Musselman Sports Editor Despite chilly temperatures, drizzling rain and the sorrow of League Commissioner Bill Behring’s recent passing dampening spirits, the 2017 Fort Belvoir Little League baseball season began with the opening day ceremony, Saturday at the 21st Street baseball complex on South Post. Hundreds of uniformed players showed perseverance and pride as they took to the field waving their caps and lined up with their coaches and teammates to usher in another installment of the national pastime. Jerry Arrington, Belvoir’s CYSS sports and fitness director, hosted the event and began by welcoming players, coaches and parents and thanking MWR coordinators and volunteers for their continued support of Fort Belvoir youth athletics. Special guests included Col. Angie Holbrook, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir commander; Command Sgt. Maj. Billie Jo Boersma; Sally Haskell, CYSS director; George Dickson, MWR’s business operations director; and John Donaldson, Virginia Little League District 9 administrator.
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The Royals take the field at the start of opening day ceremonies for Belvoir’s 2017 Little League baseball spring season, Saturday at the 21st Street Baseball Complex. Holbrook also thanked the players, parents and volunteers for coming out for the teams this year, stressing the importance of youth sports in the development of personal character and lifelong skills. She also reflected on Behring’s legacy. “Sadly, we’ve lost a great volunteer whose name is synonymous with baseball—Mr. Bill Behring,”
she said. “I never had the pleasure of meeting Bill but I know he impacted many of the young people who passed through his program. He inspired devotion and the athletes took his instruction and his love of the game into their lives. See Little League, Page B3.
249th Engineers down NGA 3-1 in soccer By Rick Musselman Sports Editor
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249th Engineer Battalion’s Alejandro Trevino, left, and NGA’s Travis Weaver battle for possession during an intramural soccer showdown. See Soccer, Page B4.
The 249th Engineer Battalion unleashed a tidal wave of offensive aggression right out of the starting gate to deliver National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency its first loss of the season, claiming the top slot in the FY17 rankings with a 3-1 intramural soccer victory, April 18 at Fremont Field. The Engineers took the field with a sense of urgency seldom seen this early in the schedule. Taking the helm of the opening onslaught, Alejandro Trevino, Ryan Clifton, Zach Thaxton and Nick Cruz unveiled a rapid-fire passing game that kept NGA defenders scrambling throughout the first period. Adding to NGA’s early difficulties, Engineer midfielders Patrick Cleeves, Brandon Fa-
vazzo and Anna Blaser stayed in constant motion deep inside their opponent’s security zone and opened a string of scoring opportunities that kept NGA goal keeper, Charlie Kim, on his toes for the duration. However, despite that intensity and constant shots from the corners and just outside the penalty box, Kim only allowed a single goal from Thaxton to slip past his fingertips before the halftime whistle. Trailing 1-0 at the start of the second half, NGA focused on reestablishing the fluid passing game that had led the unit to a 5-0 victory over USALSA in the season opener last week. Putting the offense in the capable hands of Travis Weaver, Elijah Baldwin, Keegan Hammerton and Dylan Mendoza, NGA began working their way into Engineer territory.
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Timeout The company you keep By Rick Musselman Sports Editor It might be simply a byproduct of the aging process but I find myself getting a bit nostalgic here lately, looking back on my days in elementary school, which I still maintain is the richest era in anyone’s life—very little responsibility, lots of freedom and ample hours to just get out in the sun and play. For me, not only was that period the most fulfilling, but it was during those childhood adventures that I learned the validity of being judged by the company you keep. My best friend in the first grade was Steve Lane, unquestionably one of the most cunningly mischievous creations I’ve ever met. What made him particularly hazardous was his kind of Eddie Haskell-type of approach to authority figures that made him seem (at least to the uninitiated) like the sweetest little angel in the meadow. But “off camera,” there wasn’t much beyond what he’d do. I remember once, during the annual Field Day in May, he and I decided to find a place with a view to eat our lunch, so we climbed up the backstop on the baseball field and scooted out onto the chain-link overhang, dangling our feet over the edge. Well, it wasn’t long before we were spotted and the next thing we were faced with was the principal and a maintenance man, standing at the bottom demanding we get down. Being a bit of a chicken then, I happily obliged, but not Steve. His protracted refusal to comply irritated the two adults below to the point where they each grabbed sections of the fencing and tried shaking him off. All that succeeded in doing was getting grapes and pieces of a sandwich thrown down at them. He finally came down, but only after he’d finished casually eating his lunch. Along with several other events in Steve’s company, this episode and the serious tongue lashing I received in the principal’s office afterward, even though I’d listened and gotten down when they told me, really got me to thinking about the value of reputation. I still wonder whatever happened to Steve after elementary school—federal prison comes to mind and it comes pretty quickly.
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Bill Behring, Fort Belvoir Little League commissioner, calls a 2014 Little League Virginia District 9 All Star game at the 21st Street Baseball Complex.
Remembering “Coach Bill” Behring (1943-2017) Fort Belvoir MWR Each year, the opening day ceremonies ushering in another Little League Baseball season at Fort Belvoir is truly an event to see. Steeped in tradition and custom, youth players jog briskly to the field waving their hats while organ music, reminiscent of professional games, plays in the background. Each team is welcomed and introduced to the crowd and a ball is tossed to one player on each team to signify the first pitch. The entire group then recites the Little League Pledge followed by the National Anthem and a resounding, “Play ball!” This annual event was created and conducted by Bill Behring, president and commissioner of the Little League program on post. William “Coach Bill” Behring died April 7 at his home in Fredericksburg of natural causes. Bill was born in St. Louis on Christmas night, 1943. He lived there until he was 21 when the company he worked for moved him to California. Having dreamed of living in California, he was there only 20 months when, in 1966, he was drafted into the Army. After basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., he was sent to Fort Belvoir where he created publications and briefings for the Engineer School. After his two-year stint in the Army, Bill stayed at Fort Belvoir and became a DoD civilian employee for the same directorate. Volunteering was nothing new to Bill as he was teaching Sunday
school at age 16 and held a variety of other responsibilities in the church. In 1973, he helped a fellow employee, Ben Milbrath, with a coachpitch team. When Ben elected not to coach the following season, Bill and another parent, Art Ransom, formed a team and coached together for two seasons. In 1976, Art retired and Bill went to the upcoming baseball meeting to coach with whoever would have him. When he arrived at the meeting, walking through the door, the president exclaimed, “There’s Coach Bill. He’ll be the manager of the Mets.” In 1982, when it came time for the team to have new uniforms, Bill chose the beloved name of his hometown team, the Cardinals. In 1986, still coaching, he became the league president and the president of the Youth Activities Booster Club. After each season ended in June, seemingly with nothing to do, Bill organized a fall baseball camp for youth from the leagues around Belvoir. With practices twice per week and games with teams in Arlington on Friday evenings, interest grew. Around 1992, other leagues created their own fall programs and Belvoir began their current practice of interleague play and a separate fall baseball season. On Saturdays, Bill served as the announcer for football games and, over time, became the commissioner for the basketball program as well. A few years later, he added a senior baseball division for players 13 and older to the fall baseball program. Baseball soon absorbed his time and
he had to give up football and basketball. But he was always willing to help. For 45 seasons, as the Youth Baseball Commissioner, Bill began the spring program preparation in December to prepare for player registration in January. He created the registration information; wrote newspaper articles; prepared signs, flyers and posters; conducted team tryouts; assigned players; drafted the game schedules; set up fields for play and attended most of the games played on post. As the league president, Bill attended the monthly Virginia District 9 meetings and, in 2001, became a member of the district staff. During the All-Star season, he was asked to be the game announcer by many of the other leagues in the district. This was something he found remarkable and he was thrilled to do the honors. In 2005, Belvoir was the recipient of a “Field of Dreams” contest sponsored by Cal Ripkin, Jr. Not only did Little League youth gain a lush playing field with proper markings and bases, but they also had the incredible opportunity to enjoy playing baseball with Ripkin. In 2009, after many years of persistent justifications, letters and requests, Bill witnessed a personal dream by opening two new Little League ball fields. This was a tremendous accomplishment and he had worked tirelessly to provide the specifications and details to ensure the fields were correct by Little League standards. Bill was honored
that day with a plaque commemorating the opening and applauding his countless hours of dedicated volunteer service to youth sports and fitness. Once again, Bill’s persistence paid off and he managed yet another accomplishment in 2015 when lights were installed on the 21st Street Little League fields on post. More fields will be ready for fall ball 2017 and, this time, lighting was part of the project. Through his many years, Bill coordinated for youth to play baseball on the White House lawn, which was an honor and a memorable experience for everyone involved. He frequently got free tickets to the Nationals baseball organization and gave them to youth and adults participating in Fort Belvoir Little League. Additionally, Fort Belvoir teams consistently played in the Little League World Series where Bill always attended. Bill has been a distinguished role model to children and adults alike, demonstrating outstanding teaching and coaching skills. He provided daily positive impact to youth and families, with a clear focus on the youth experience of the game, enjoyment, teamwork and good sportsmanship. Bill was extremely proud of the efforts of the youth and adults in the baseball programs and was equally as proud to serve Fort Belvoir with dedicated and selfless volunteer service for 45 years. His efforts have been outstanding and immensely valuable to the continued success of the Fort Belvoir Youth Sports and Fitness program.
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The Lady Bulldogs softball team takes to the field at the start of the opening day ceremony for Belvoir’s 2017 Little League baseball spring season, Saturday.
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The Rays’ Kamryen McIver, 6, gets the high five from U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir Command Sgt. Maj. Billie Jo Boersma after catching his team’s first pitch of the season during the opening day ceremony of Belvoir’s 2017 Little League baseball spring season, Saturday.
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from page B1 “I believe he would want us to start this day with joy, not sadness, and encourage the players to come out today with love and enthusiasm. This is a team sport and it’s going to take all of us to keep this program going,” she said. Arrington then invited Donaldson, from Virginia Little League District 9, and close friend of Behring, to join him on the mound. “Volunteers are the ones who make this game possible—they get these fields ready; handle all the paperwork of Little League baseball; order all the uniforms and (equipment)—everything you see when you come to watch a game,” he said. “Bill Behring was one of those volunteers who I knew for 25 years. When he was doing all the things required of him as president here, he also worked closely with District 9. I can say that at every District-9 meeting from now on, I’m going to miss Bill. But, I know he’s safe now.” Arrington closed the ceremony with a few personal words and asked event attendees to join him in a moment of silence to honor Behring’s legacy. “I knew Bill for 20 years—he was my right-hand man,” he said. “I’m going to miss him.”
Arrington then invited Holbrook and Boersma onto the field where they visited each team to throw the ceremonial first pitch of the season to a player-representative of each organization. Smiles of excitement spread out on the players’ faces as the garrison commander and CSM took turns stopping by every group of athletes, taking some time to shake hands and wish them a good season. To culminate the opening day festivities, a player from each team was selected by his coach to join his fellow athletes on the pitcher’s mound to participate in reciting the Little League Player’s Oath of Ethics. The first regular-season matchups got underway with the Royals taking on the Yankees and the Mets facing off against the Diamondbacks. Fort Belvoir Little League is comprised of military children ages 4-16 and is divided into six age-specific divisions — tee-ball (ages 4-6), machine pitch (ages 7-8), Minors and Majors (ages 9-12) and Juniors and Seniors (ages 13-16). Regular season games are played Saturdays and one floating weekday (usually a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday) at various locations on and around Belvoir. For more information about Fort Belvoir Little League, including game schedules and field locations, call Aricka Vaughan, CYSS youth sports specialist, 703-805-1258.
The Orioles pose for a team snap shot before taking the field at the start of the opening day ceremony of Belvoir’s 2017 Little League baseball spring season.
The Nationals take to the field at the start of the opening day ceremony for Belvoir’s 2017 Little League baseball spring season, Saturday at the 21st Street Baseball Complex.
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from page B1 But the 249th defense maintained a pack approach to pressuring ball handlers from midfield in and denied NGA any and all opportunities to even out the scales. On the opposite end of the turf, momentum continued to build, despite the unflagging efforts of NGA’s forwards, and within four minutes, Cleeves and Blaser drilled another two into the net to take a 3-0 lead. Blaser’s total dedication to her team’s cause continued to shine for the remainder of the contest as she planted herself in the middle of every approach to the goal, executing surgical passes and rocketing kicks at will. Late in the period, NGA ushered in a massive offensive in a last-ditch effort to get back in the game. With three minutes remaining, Hammerton exploited a rare vacancy in the Engineer defense near the corner of the penalty box and booted one into the net. But the Engineer defense kept to the task at hand and thwarted any further attempts by NGA to pull out comeback rally. Final score: 249th Engineers 3, NGA 1. For regular-season results and standings visit http://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, 703-806-5093. Athletes can also contact their respective unit representative for sign-up information and scheduling details.
NGA’s Travis Weaver, right, works the ball into scoring position as 249th Engineer Battalion’s Zach Thaxton applies the pressure during an intramural soccer matchup, April 18 at Fremont Field.
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249th Engineer Battalion’s Zach Thaxton executes a header at midfield during his team’s intramural soccer matchup against NGA, April 18 at Fremont Field.
NGA’s Dylan Mendoza, left, and 249th Engineer Battalion’s Zach Thaxton scramble to take possession during an intramural soccer showdown.
249th Engineer Battalion’s Nick Cruz intercepts an NGA pass during his team’s intramural soccer matchup against the 249th Engineer Battalion.
249th Engineer Battalion’s Patrick Cleeves drills one to the goal for a score during his team’s intramural soccer matchup against the 249th Engineer Battalion, April 18.
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Juan Carlos, competing for Belvoir’s Average Joes team, goes up to deliver the spike during his team’s 2017 Coed Invitational Volleyball Tournament match series against JBLE, April 14 at Wells Field House. The Average Joes claimed the championship trophy, with Belvoir’s second squad, the Eagles, taking runner-up honors.
Belvoir teams triumph at Coed Volleyball Tournament By Rick Musselman Sports Editor Fort Belvoir used its legendary athletic precision and unit cohesion to the fullest measure to claim the champion and runner-up titles in the 2017 Coed Volleyball Tournament, April 15 at Wells Field House. The Average Joes, fielding some of the installation’s finest athletes and whose respective intramural squads consistently compete in the annual Commander’s Cup volleyball championships, kicked off their drive to the winner’s circle with a rankingstopping, 7-1 tournament record. An ensuing semifinal win over visiting Team Beer Pong officially punched the home squad’s ticket to the trophy round. The Belvoir Eagles, bringing to the court a roster full of veteran players with years worth of experience in post-season battles, wrapped up the tournament with a 5-3 re-
JBLE’s T.J. Strikes executes a high-velocity spike during his team’s 2017 Coed Invitational Volleyball Tournament match series against NSA Bethesda, April 14 at Wells Field House.
cord. A semifinal victory over the titan Joint Base Andrews Fighting Falcons set the stage for a historical final between Belvoir’s finest. In the end, the Average Joes’ proven precision in the spike department, combined with the team’s total-commitment approach to defense won the day. The efforts of the two home teams in the final bout allowed the post to emerge with both title trophies after a full day of dynamic competition among the Military District of Washington’s most accomplished athletes. For tournament results visit http://www.quickscores.com/Orgs/ index.php?OrgDir=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, 703-806-5093. Athletes can also contact their respective unit representative for sign-up information and scheduling details.
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Alan Krzywicki, competing for Belvoir’s Average Joes team, goes up for the block during his team’s 2017 Coed Invitational Volleyball Tournament match series against JBLE, April 14 at Wells Field House. The Average Joes went on to claim the championship trophy, with Belvoir’s second squad, the Eagles, taking runner-up honors.
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Sports and Recreation Briefs This week Bike to Work Day Commuter Connections and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association invite you to celebrate bicycling as a clean, fun and healthy way to get to work, May 19. Be one of the first 16,000 to register and attend a pit stop in D.C., Maryland or Virginia to receive a free T-shirt, refreshments, and be entered into a raffle for a new bicycle. The Fort Belvoir pit stop is outside Walker Gate, Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy and Mount Vernon Road, 7 - 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. For more information contact the Fort Belvoir Safety Office, 703806-3447, email jay.mejia.civ@mail. mil, or visit http://www.biketowork metrodc.org.
Water Safety Instructor Course Benyaurd Indoor Swimming Pool offers a Water Safety Instructor Certification Course with First Aid/ CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification. The course is Friday - Sunday and May 5-7. Details and class requirements can be found on the MWR website, belvoir.armymwr. com. The deadline to register is Friday and must be completed in person at the Benyaurd Indoor Swimming Pool, 10051 Gay Road, Bldg. 182. Call 703-805-2620 for more information.
Tennis Clinics and Drop-in lessons The Fort Belvoir Sports and Fitness Program offers beginner, intermediate and advanced tennis clinics and single-hour drop-in lessons. Clinic start dates are Tuesday, June 6, July 11, Aug. 1, and Sept. 5. Clinics will consist of warm-up, technical, practical and sports conditioning segments. Beginner sessions will be from 5 – 6 p.m. and intermediate and advanced sessions will be 6 – 7 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, at either the Graves Fitness Center tennis courts, 2116 Abbott Road, or the tennis courts on Gunston and 14th St. Clinics last 3 weeks with 2 sessions a week (total of 6 sessions). The cost is $115. Drop-in lessons are one hour long and are available for beginner, intermediate or advanced levels. Drop-in lessons must be arranged by calling (703)806-4430. The cost for drop-in lessons is $35. Eligible patrons include all active duty Service members, retirees, and dependents over the age of 18, DoD civilian employees, and contractors. Participants must register and pay at Graves Fitness Center or the Body Shop. For more information call 703-805-4430.
and children ages 4 – 16 are eligible to compete. Register at Parent Central or WebTrac, 9800 Belvoir Rd, Bldg. 200. All participants will receive a t-shirt and goggles on event day. The course is one mile, with obstacles and color splashes. For more information call Julie Libert at 703805-9138.
area. The team has been around for more than 30 years and coaches all ages, offering a rolling admission program where participants can join at any point in the year. Monthly fees vary based on age, swim level and the frequency of meets. For more information, call Coach Mark Murray 703-627-4796 or visit www. fbswim.org.
Get Golf Ready clinics
Associate passes now available at the Golf Club
The Fort Belvoir Golf Club offers group golf clinics for beginners that will cover everything needed to get started. Learn to play golf in a fun, casual environment. The cost for the clinic is $100 for five sessions. Clinics are either Tuesdays or Thursdays (2 separate groups) for five weeks. Start dates are today, May 23, May 25, July 11, July 13, Sept. 5, and Sept. 7. Call the Golf Shop at 703-806-5878 to register or for more information.
Upcoming Run to Honor 5K Participate in the Run to Honor Fallen Heroes 5K, May 5. The Run starts at Pullen Field, behind Specker Field House, at 7:30 a.m. after the conclusion of the formation run that starts at 7 a.m. Active-duty military, retirees, DoD civilian employees and family members are eligible to participate. No registration required. There will be a Run to Honor sign-in table. This event is free. For more information, call Survivor Outreach Services at 703805-5487. Volunteers are needed for road guards and water points. If interested, call 703-806-4647.
Warrant Officers golf tournament The Lord Fairfax Silver Chapter, USA Warrant Officers Association will host their 3rd Annual Warrant Officer Week Golf Tournament at the Fort Belvoir Golf Course, June 22 at 8 a.m. Entry forms are on the chapter web site, http://www.usa woalordfairfax.org. The event is a four-person, captain’s choice team scramble. Cost is $80 per person. If you sponsor a hole for an additional $250, the team entry is only $250 (a $70 savings). Entry deadline is June 15 and includes greens fees, golf cart, barbecue dinner, beverages and awards. For more details, call Dick Markle at 571-319-7103 or email at rcmrkl@verizon.net.
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Registration is open for the 2017 Child, Youth and School Services Color Run, June 10. The cost is $15
The Fort Belvoir swim team has expanded and now swims at a number of facilities in the Fort Belvoir
Fort Belvoir Golf Club offers the opportunity to become affiliated with the “Flagship Golf Facility” of the United States Army through the Associate Pass Holder program. It is a great way to get many of the benefits of being a member of a golf club, without the upfront costs involved. The annual fee of $120 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 Golf Club at 703-8065878.
Youth Sports spring enrollment Track and Field is available for children ages 8-18. Enrollment is open through May 12 and the cost is $95. Enrollment closes when teams are filled or the enrollment date ends. Enrollment must be made in person at Parent Central Services, 9800 Belvoir Road, Bldg. 200. For more information, call 703-8059138.
FIT Team Sports and Fitness is offering a fun, energetic and motivational free workout every Tuesday and Thursday, 6-7 p.m. at Wells Field House, 1810 Goethals Road. Fit Team work outs are tailored to all fitness levels and focused on burning fat and building lean muscle. Class is open to all Service members and their families (ages 16 and older), DoD civilian employees and contractors. Classes provided by Global Expansion Team International Health Coach Damon Stewart. For more information call 210-776-4045.
Ladies Golf Association of Fort Belvoir Weekly Results Tax Day Tournament, Woodlawn Course April 18 16 Holes (Throw-out Holes – 4 and 15; 100-percent handicap applies to net score) Net Scores First Flight - White Tees - 6 Players 1st Place
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Anne Mills
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Gloria Orr
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Anna Chaung
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Kim Kohler
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Sue Corleis
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Third Flight - White Tees - 3 Players 1st Place
Nittaya Carryer
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Kathy Mitchell
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Above: Avery Krieg, 8, representing the Lady Bulldogs softball squad, snags first pitch of the season, during the opening day ceremony kicking off Fort Belvoir’s 2017 Little League baseball spring season, Saturday at the 21st Street Baseball Complex. Left: Command Sgt. Maj. Billie Jo Boersma tosses out the first pitch of the season to a team representative as Jerry Arrington, CYSS sports and fitness director, looks on during Little League opening day ceremonies, Saturday.
The Mets warm up to take on the Diamondbacks in the season opener after opening ceremonies for Belvoir’s 2017 Little League baseball spring season, Saturday at the 21st Street Baseball Complex.
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Researcher, comic discusses severity of making light of rape By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Gail Stern, Ph.D., combined comedy and academic research to highlight the impact of rape jokes on society at the Sexual Harassment/ Assault Response Program’s training workshop last week, “Canary in the Coal Mine.” Stern, co-founder of Cartharsis Productions, is a standup comic who tackles serious issues surrounding sexual assault and harassment. Canaries were used in coal mines to signal there was something toxic in the air. Rape jokes are a metaphor for the canaries, she said, but signal something even bigger than that. “What rape jokes do is make us desensitized,” she said. As a result, people are less likely to treat it as a problem. And the problem, Stern noted, is that people are constantly bombarded by these ideas in the media. To show just how invasive the problem is, she showed the audience advertisements from the past few years and how they make light of the subject of rape. For example, a beer company stirred up controversy over its advertisement that included the tagline: The perfect beer for removing ‘no’ from your vocabulary for the night. Stern said rape is treated in the social realm and not the moral one, where it should be. “The constant barrage of (humor) interferes with how we look at the topic and the victims themselves,” she said. When people are called out on their reactions to rape cases or jokes, some people “double-down” and attack, instead of thinking about why they respond so angrily. She recalled the Steubenville (Ohio) rape case where a teenage girl was intoxicated and raped numerous times. Photos and video were also posted on social media. Stern showed comments of those who blamed the teenager, using derogatory names and trying not normalize the perpetrators behaviors.
In another example, when Lindy West, a writer, wrote a critique of how Daniel Tosh, a well-known comedian, handled a heckler by threatening her with gang rape, Stern said West was attacked for her views. More recently, Thomas Brennan, a military veteran who exposed the Marines United scandal that leaked thousands of private images of female Marines, was sent threats of harm to his family. Stern questioned the audience to think about why those perpetrators, who could find plenty of nude photos on the Internet, chose to target the Marines they served with. What’s the point of searching specifically for women who served? Stern asked. Vengeance. Power. Harassment. Stern said these reactions are like playing Jenga where you strategically remove pieces so the tower of bricks doesn’t fall. It’s a metaphor for society and all of those really angry people who are mad at being “told to stop being jerks.” On the issue of male rape survivors, it makes it even harder for male victims to want to come forward, she said. Male survivors may feel ostracized and humiliated about their situation, because it’s seen as only a women’s issue and something that shouldn’t happen to men. There’s also not a lot of research about male victims and, oftentimes, survivors do not come forward so there’s not an accurate picture. What can people do to stop the vicious cycle? Set an example. For example, as military leaders, showing those who are new to the environment how to behave sets a positive example of what’s expected and not tolerated. When in a new environment, new or younger people look to leaders to know what’s appropriated. “That’s why each of you is so important,” she told the audience. For SHARP info, visit www. preventsexualassault.army.mil. The 24/7 Belvoir helpline is 703-7407029. The Defense Department’s Safe Helpline number is 1-877-995-5247.
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INSCOM recognizes employees for $10B contract support By Jocelyn M. Broussard U.S. Army INSCOM The U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command recognized 39 personnel from multiple staffs for their support of a $9.86 billion Defense Department Language Interpretation and Translation Enterprise, DLITE, II contract during an awards ceremony. DLITE II provides contractual coverage for the support of forces engaged in humanitarian, peacekeeping, contingency and combat operations. It also provides contractual coverage for exercises, cultural familiarity and awareness missions in performance of day-to-day operations. In March, the Department of Defense announced the names of 20 companies that will share multiple types of contracts to procure foreign-language services in support of the DLITE II program. The companies will compete for task orders within the multi-award schedule, potential 10-year contract. The personnel recognized were critical to soliciting, source selection, and awarding the largestvalue contract without protest in INSCOM’s history. The contract also ranks as the Army’s second largest services contract for the Army. Charles Sardo, INSCOM chief of staff, presided over the ceremony and praised the great work of the acquisition team. “The DLITE II contract directly impacts the INSCOM mission and supports the INSCOM why, which is to save Soldiers’ lives,” Sardo said. “This is vital to our combat operations. Anyone who ever depended on a translator who speaks a language like Haitian Creole, Somali, Dari, Pashto or any of the different Arabic dialects, knows how critical it is to our combat operations.”
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The Department of Defense Language Interpretation and Translation Enterprise (DLITE) II contract acquisition team was recognized during an award ceremony at the Nolan Building on Belvoir recently. The $9.86 billion DLITE II contract is the largest money value contract in INSCOM’s history and is the Army’s second largest unprotested services contract. Sardo emphasized work on these contracts was not easy. The team worked through countless long hours to develop, solicit, review and select the best contract for the Army. The team’s efforts amounted to 2.5 years accumulative man-hours, reviewing over 8,700 pages of procurement-sensitive information. “You all made a difference and have a legacy that will continue for the next 10 years. You are the pillars, the great foundation that made this a success,” Sardo added. Four key contributors critical to the process,
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which began in July 2014, were Col. Angie DiCiro, chair of the Source Selection Evaluation Board; Sgt. Maj. James Blake, technical team lead; Jason Bromley, contract attorney adviser; and Luis Cotto-Arroyo, procurement contracting officer. Claudia S. Graul, special advisor, Operations and Plans, Army Deputy Chief of Staff G-2; and Gary D. Bauleke, director, Capabilities and Foreign Area Officer Policy for the Defense Language and National Security Education Office, attended the ceremony and lauded the team for their accomplishments.
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