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Belvoir Warrior BrigadeViolence Soldier Post takes standTransition against Domestic flourishes at DoD Warrior Games By Rick Musselman Belvoir Eagle
shouldn’t be the case,” Greenberg said during opening remarks. He said that, through events and awareness ort Belvoir’s Family Advocacy Program joined campaigns, he hopes there’s a paradigm shift about domestic violence. Garrison leaders and community members, your arms are not your legs By Mary Therese Griffin Help Alwayscause Available Tuesday at Army Community Service to begin Army Warrior Care and Transition –it’s all arms and upper body. I’m “When military Families have the resources and the the installation’s month-long effort to raise awareness pretty much limited from the chest education they need,up. it helps the Army maintain its reof the problem of domestic violence in our ranks and to It’s hard, but once I got fitted in gt. 1st Class Jay Martin, a siliency and readiness,” Greenberg continued. “Domestic pledge to combat it. trumpet player in the Army’s the bike, I realized I have to get in in any form is unacceptable. It’s not just about Taneshia Gray, Fort Belvoir FAP victim advocate and violence Old Guard Fife and Drum there and keep going, because practhe cuts and abrasions you can see on the outside; much intervention specialist, hosted the event and Angela Corps, openly admits he was never tice makes perfect,” said Martin. of the hurt and pain is buried deep inside the victim He won a bronze medal for and his Yeboah, Domestic Violence Action Center Manager at “I was not athletic really athletic. has long-lasting effects. classification in hand cycling for Fairfax County, Department of Family Services, Domesuntil my mid-forties and I started Greenberg then challenged everyone to payDepartattenTeam Army at this year’s tic and Sexual Violence Services, provided a discussion racing BMX bicycles, believe it or tion to those around ment them. of “If Defense you or someone you know Warrior Games Photo by Rick Musselman about the goals of her organization and its partnership not,” said Martin. needs help, reach out,” he said. “We must ensure everyin Tampa. Martin knew about the Col. Michael Greenberg, Fort Bel- with Fort Belvoir. Biking was his new hobby unone can live their lives free before of conflict, abuse and fear.” games his accident but now voir Garrison commander, signs til an accident Jan. 6, 2018, at an realized he could participate. He exGreenberg then signed the 2019 Army Domestic Viothe 2019 Army Domestic Violence indoor bike park. Martin knew im- plains why he believes the Warrior A Serious Subject lence Awareness Month proclamation. For more inforAwareness Month proclamation mediately on impact that his legs Games are important. “Domestic violence is a serious subject that many mation, email Gray at taneshia.j.gray.civ@mail.mil or during a ceremony, Tuesday at were not going the same. After “Just like sports are important people feel uncomfortable talking about; however, this to be call 571-231- 7016. Army Community Service. immediate surgery he learned he for kids with developing personality would never walk again. and growth, sports at this point for U.S Army photo by PFC Dominique Dixon As he transitioned through the injured or handicapped individuSgt. 1st Class Jay Martin participates in the cycling event June 23 in Warrior Transition Battalion at als is the same kind of thing . . . it Tampa, during the 2019 Department of Defense Warrior Games, an adaptive sports competition for wounded, ill and injured Service mem- Fort Belvoir, he decided not to give shapes development and helps you up on biking and used it in his adapbers and veterans. Approximately 300 athletes representing teams tive reconditioning. from U.S. and Allied military forces compete in a variety of athletic See Warrior Games, page A5 competitions. “Hand cycling is different, beBy Arlington National Cemetery he Acting Secretary of the U.S. Army proposed changes to eligibility criteria at Arlington National Cemetery. Imperatives such as sacrifice, service, and impact on the nation’s security were considered in proposing these revisions. Additionally, the proposed eligibility criteria honor commitment to military service and are equitable across branches each of the military Credentialing, along with bachelor’s degrees to senior NCOs working and eras with of service. who attended the Sergeants Ma- centers of excellence to provide changes to promotion jor Academy at Fort Bliss, Texas. technical skill training equitable to What are the current and past efforts of the Army? boards, helps ensure the Dailey said the Army will provide academic skills. The acting secretary Army, Soldiers with some college credit or “We thought we needof tothe build on in consultation with the secretary of best are promoted and defense, promulgates the proposed professional credentialing for each that more, because 60 percent of the revised eligibility criteria through the public is federal rule-making process. level of NCO training. Army combat arms, so what tanretained Federal rule skills making a deliberative process that is expected to take “The expectation is we give some- gible technical do is they leave a minimum of nine months before publication in the Federal Register for Photo service,” by Elizabeth Fraser with?” thing back for that Dailey he said. By Joe Lacdan saidCaisson at an Association of the U.S. 3d U.S.News Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Platoon conducts Army Service Skilled required Army breakfast in Washington, military funeral honors with funeral escorts at Arlington National Cemetery, See pagelabor A4, Arlington National Cemetery Photo by Luc Dunn, AUSA Sept. 22, 2017. Dailey cited that 80 percent of he Army could add to its D.C. “Not just be able to say that Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel record retention numbers by you served and sacrificed, but (get- American jobs require skilled labor, Dailey speaks about retention providing more incentive for ting) tangible results. That’s what and that Soldiers can become pro- 2 0 1 9academic T I T L E credentialing S P O N S O at R the rdstay on duty, the ser- we owe to the American people–is a ductive members of the work force and Soldiers to AUSA Institute of Land Warfare better product, to be more produc- after leaving the Army. vice’s top enlisted leader said. breakfast in Arlington, June 26. ANNUAL “There is a great opportunity The Army has been testing a pilot tive in their hometowns.” DOES NOT IMPLY U.S. ARMY ENDORSEMENT. Dailey said the Army has been for many of our Soldiers to fulfillSPONSORSHIP program for academic credentialing late those to civilian-sector skills, at Fort Hood, Texas, and plans to working out the finer points of the the ranks of those skilled labor re- which we had not done.” extend the program to several ma- program to ensure higher quality quirements in our hometowns of Last year, with the help of Conjor installations by the end of 2019, training for Service members and America, and they have the tangible gress and the Army Continuing said Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel deciding how agencies will get pay- skills,” Dailey said. “We just need to Education System, the Army creDailey. The Army plans to spread ment. The program will also be make it official. ated the credentialing assistance “We saw the opportunity to be the program to all installations in available to National Guard and Army Reserve members. able to capitalize on the great skills fiscal year 2020. 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Firefighters “Keeping the Homefront Safe” By Paul Lara Belvoir Eagle ast year, more than 1.3 million fires were reported by fire departments, according to the National Fire Protection Association, resulting in in an estimated 3,655 civilian deaths and more than 15,000 injuries. As part of its community risk reduction program, Fort Belvoir Fire and Emergency Services is going door-to-door in all villages to inspect each home for fire safety issues. The ongoing voluntary home inspections continue Saturdays through mid-November. According to Fire Marshall Philip Neith, a fatal house fire in 2011 prompted the Fort Belvoir Fire Department to annually inspect every home on post, and confirm the status of critical safety equipment. Each engine company has been assigned a block of homes to visit, to speak with the residents and inspect key components in the house. Firefighter Adam Stover, inspecting homes in Dogue Creek Village, said the Saturday safety visits are brief, but quite important. “We are out here this morning to give families fire safety information and check their smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to see if they’re working, and checking dryer vents and fire ex-
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tinguishers,” he said. Fort Belvoir Fire Chief Shane Crutcher says the inspections are creating safer homes. “We are finding that several smoke detectors in family housing need replacing. This can be due to age or needing new batteries. As we conduct the home safety inspections we are correcting as many of the problems as we find on the spot.”
Kitchen dangers According to the NFPA, cooking equipment is the leading cause of fires and injuries in the home, which is why your fire extinguisher is mounted in the kitchen. Firefighter Patrick Lynch said every home on Belvoir is equipped with a fire extinguisher, and residents should know where it is, how to use it, and how to check it.
Practice quick escapes For residents who are not home, the inspection teams leave behind educational materials from the Red Cross, including a form that helps you create, and draw, escape routes, in case of fire. These escape routes are important, because people may have only one or two minutes to get out of a house, once a fire starts. The escape routes should be discussed as a family, and practiced by everyone a couple times each year, with an agreed meeting point outside the home. FBFES Fire Prevention Specialist Larry Shinn says if residents who weren’t available during inspections would still like a visit, they can schedule a quick, fire-safety inspection. “We’ve given families multiple ways for us to inspect, whether it’s door-to-door on the weekends or using the hyperlink on housing’s website to schedule a specific time. They can opt for an inspection during normal business hours the first two weeks of October,” he said. Home fire safety is a never-ending effort, and Shinn said residents can call the fire department’s non-emergency number, 703-805-1443, any time, to schedule an inspection.
HOME FIRE SAFETY SELF-ASSESSMENT A fire safe home is your responsibility, and the important points on the FBFES checklist include: Home has smoke alarms on every level Smoke / carbon monoxide alarms are interconnected; when one sounds, they all sound All smoke alarms are working Carbon monoxide alarms (if home has gas appliances) are working on every level House numbers are visible from the street The home is not cluttered with clothes, magazines, other items that can burn No excessive in-home storage
Family has created a fire escape plan Family practices the fire escape plan at least twice a year Clothes dryer lint filter and vent pipes are clean and clear of lint Flammable/combustible items are kept at least 3 feet from space heater, furnace, stove, etc. Smokers only smoke outside the home (and correctly dispose of items) Sleep with your bedroom doors closed
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ID Card Processing has relocated to Building 1189, behind Specker Field House and north of the Bowling Center.
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From page A1, Arlington National Cemetery Veterans without combat service, who also served out of uniform as a government official, and made significant contributions to the nation’s security at the highest levels of public service The eventual implementation of revised eligibility will not affect previously scheduled services at ANC or impact veterans’ burial benefits or veteran eligibility at Department of Veterans Affairs 137 national cemeteries and 115 state veterans’ cemeteries.
What continued efforts does the Army have planned? Photo by Elizabeth Fraser
Columbarium Courts 10 and 11 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., July 20, 2018. public comment. No changes in eligibility criteria will occur until the rule-making process is complete. In addition to preserving 1,000 grave sites for current and future Medal of Honor recipients, the proposed revised criteria for those who honorably serve the nation are:
For below-ground interment: Killed-in-action, to include repatriated remains of service members Award recipients of the Silver Star and above who also served in combat
Presidents and Vice Presidents of the United States Veterans with combat service who also served out of uniform as a government official and made significant contributions to the nation’s security at the highest levels of public service
For above-ground inurnment:
Recipients of the Purple Heart Combat-related service deaths while conducting uniquely military activities Former Prisoners of War
World War II-era veterans, to include legislated active duty designees Retirees from the armed forces who are eligible to receive retired pay but are not otherwise eligible for interment Veterans who have served a minimum of two years on active duty and who have served in combat
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CLICK2GO service makes commissary shopping convenient at Belvoir By Paul Lara The commissary uses speBelvoir Eagle cialized staffers, called pickers, who can shop for as many hopping carts are a as nine orders at the same customary sight in the time. The large cart they use grocery store aisles, has numerous plastic bins and but a much larger cart will a computer screen that maps be pushed through the aisles the location of every item the by commissary workers, now picker needs. If a product is that the Defense Commissary out of stock, shoppers get an Agency, or DeCA, has email asking them to accept a launched its new initiative, suggested alternate. CLICK2GO, at the Fort “CLICK2GO and online Belvoir Commissary. shopping has been a project of Col. Michael Greenberg, mine for almost seven years,” Garrison commander, complisaid Willie Watkins, DeCA mented the commissary team chief of eBusiness. “Fort Belvoir and the selection of items availis now the third commissary able in the sprawling store. utilizing our enterprise busi“The Commissary benefit is ness solution, after launches a tremendous value to our milPhoto by Paul Lara in Fort Eustis and Naval Air itary Families. Commissary M.J. Jackson receives the first CLICK2GO online order from the Fort Belvoir Commissary, Station Oceana, both in southshoppers are seeing increased Monday, as store and DeCA officials look on. The new online shopping service allows the east Virginia. We’re having ansavings and new initiatives to convenience of online shopping and drive-thru pickup. other launch at Quantico, Dec. make shopping easier,” said missaries.com. After creating an on- checks your ID for order confirma- 2, and rolling out more locations as Greenberg. “There is a buzz building line account, shoppers select their tion, and then retrieves the order. we go.” around Commissary CLICK2GO. I items and a grocery pick-up timest- Orders can be picked up from 11:30 This latest initiative comes on am sure the added convenience of hat’s convenient to them. There’s a a.m. until 5:30 p.m., and there is a the 28th anniversary of the Deonline shopping will be well-received dedicated grocery pick-up area on $4.95 convenience fee added to each fense Commissary Agency taking by the Fort Belvoir community.” the southeast corner of the commis- order. During the first month of the over responsibility for providing the With CLICK2GO, eligible shop- sary. Customers drive up and ring CLICK2GO service at Belvoir, the commissary benefit to U.S. Service pers can place online orders at com- a bell to alert staff; an assistant fee is waived. members and their Families.
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DoD launches new pain rating scale
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The Department of Defense launched a pain rating scale for use in hospitals to better assess pain in patients. (Courtesy graphic)
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Schools bring parents, staff, agencies together at parent coffee forums By Rick Musselman Belvoir Eagle
of hot topics that we hope will interest and engage parents, and we will present these topics monthly at our coffees. The coffees are meant to be informal opportunities that encourage relationships and are safe places to ask questions. We are super excited about them and have already received great feedback following the first session about sleep. We hope even more parents will come, and encourage a friend to come along, too.” The first session of the new Parent Coffee program, Sept. 13, focused on sleep hygiene. The forum addressed such topics as: How much sleep children need; what affects their sleep, for instance, electronics and television; and how to improve a child’s sleep. Upcoming meetings will focus on a variety of topics pertinent to today’s social and developmental environment, including healthy and unhealthy relationships; financial literacy; healthy technology habits; bullying prevention and others. For information, call the FBES Main Office, 703-781-2700; FBUS Main Office, 571-982-1300; or visit https://fortbelvoires.fcps.edu.
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ort Belvoir Upper and Elementary schools have teamed up with several mission partners on post to give parents a unique opportunity to participate in monthly information sessions designed to build better relationships across the installation. Parent Coffees are held every second Friday monthly, from 9 to 10:30 a.m., at Fort Belvoir Upper School. The first half hour is for coffee and networking, and then the presentation of that month’s topic and questions follow from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. “The monthly parent coffees are a collaborative effort between Army Community Service, Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, and the Fort Belvoir Elementary Campus,” said Jamey Chianetta, Fort Belvoir Upper School principal. “The three agencies worked together to develop a list
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ACFT changes will impact all Soldiers
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The latest ACFT adjustments come on the heels of the Army’s initial message that the age- and gender-neutral ACFT will replace the nearly 40-year-old Army Physical Fitness Test, or APFT. Since then, Army officials have assessed ACFT standards, making tweaks and changes as needed, to ensure the fitness test precisely targets readiness and combat-related skills for a new era of Soldiers.
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Major changes are coming to the Army Combat Fitness Test, officials announced Sept. 27. The latest adjustments come on the heels of the Army’s initial message that the age- and gender-neutral ACFT will replace the nearly 40-year-old Army Physical Fitness Test, or APFT.
Courtesy U.S. Army he Army approved and released the fiscal year 2020 scoring standards for the new Army Combat Fitness Test. The age- and gender-neutral ACFT will prepare active-duty, National Guard and Reserve Soldiers for the occupational demands of combat.The ACFT standards are based on the physical demands of Soldier Military Occupational Specialties and are set at three levels: Gold, moderate MOS physical demands; Grey, significant MOS physical demands; and Black, heavy MOS physical demands. Individual performance minimums will be set for each category and the Army will implement ACFT training and practical testing in the following courses; Basic Combat Training; Advanced Individual Training; One Station Unit Training; Basic Officer Leadership and the Warrant Officers Basic Leadership. Soldiers will have to meet the Gold Standard to graduate from Basic Combat Training.
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What are the Army’s current and past efforts? The U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine and U.S. Army Center for Initial Military Training conducted extensive research and a large field test to validate specific ACFT events. Pilot testing was conducted at 63 battalions, comprised of a wide range
of specialties to gather data and feedback from across the force and MOSspecific physical requirements required for each job skill have been codified in the ACFT standards. Beginning Oct. 1, 2019, all Soldiers in Initial Military Training will take the ACFT.
What continued efforts does the Army plan? Active-duty Soldiers, not in initial training units, will take the ACFT as a diagnostic twice during FY20. Army Reserve and National Guard Soldiers will take it once. The Army-wide diagnostic tests will provide data and transform the Army’s human workforce for future combat, as a result. Final validations are expected to be complete by October 2020. Soldiers’ readiness is fundamental to Army readiness. The ACFT is part of the Army’s Holistic Health and Fitness System to generate lethal Soldiers, who are physically ready and mentally strong. Implementing the ACFT will improve movement lethality; transform the Army’s fitness culture; reduce preventable injuries and associated attrition; and enhance Soldier mental toughness and stamina. To read more about the new Army Combat Fitness Test, visit https:// www.army.mil/article/227494?st.
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claims crossperfect DTRA dominatesUSALSA in softball, remains 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-
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necting and runners rounding the bags through four innings, to trounce Aerospace Data FacilityBy Rick Musselman East, 15-0, in Sports a late-season, Editor intramural softball matchup, July 2 at he U.S. Army Legal Services Agency, a unit that fields some of the fastest runners in Graves Field. Belvoir’s Commander’s Cup intramurals program, claimed victory in the season-closing DTRA, one of the cross-country ablest softballrun, Sept. 27 at the Fort Belvoir Golf Club, downing the 249th Engineer squads in Belvoir’s intramurals Battalion in overall times. league, claimingClaudia more championMcNally, competing for the Office of the Chief Army Reserve, crossed the finish line with a time of 20:05, ship titles, and Commander’s Cupto claim the champion title in the women’s open division; and Matt Worstell, representing perennial trophies than any other unit on the contender, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, earned the first-place distinction in the men’s installation came to Graves Field open division, with a time of 18:40. Justin Fitzgerald, league coordinator and sports facility manager, with Lt. Col. Andrew Wilbrawith a roster full of veteran athletes ham, Fort Belvoir Headquarters Battalion commander, hosted a ceremony after the race, when representatives from USALSA and the 249th Engineers accepted the champion and runner-up trophies, respectively. The Defense Logistics Agency Cross-Country Team also accepted the Commander’s Cup trophy, on behalf of the entire unit. For information about Fort Belvoir’s intramural sports program and the annual Commander’s Cup title race, call Justin Fitzgerald, 703-806-5093. Athletes can also contact their respective unit representative to sign up and get schedules.
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ADF-E shortstop, Mike Zelinsky, scoops up a blistering grounder during a softball matchup with DTRA, July 2 at Graves Field. and wasted no time unleashing a massive onslaught from the batter’s box. In customary form, the team matched its offensive fortunes with stellar play in the infield and out in the grass to remain at the top of the FY19 rankings with the 15-0 blowout.
For regular-season results, standings and the playoff schedule, visit http://www.quickscores.com/ belvoirmwr.
For information about Fort Belvoir’s intramural sports program and the annual Commander’s Cup title race, call Justin Fitzgerald, The single-elimination champi- league coordinator and sports facilPhotos by Rick Musselman onship tournament is scheduled to ity manager, 703-806-5093. Athletes DTRA second baseman, Rich Goad, drills one up the middle for a base hit during his team’s late-season intramural softball matchup against begin today, starting at 6 p.m. at can also contact their unit represenBelvoir Service and civilians enter the final stretch of the FY19 intramural cross-country run, Friday at the Golf Club.to sign up and get schedules. ADF-E, July 2 atmembers Graves Field. Graves Field. tative
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Belvoir Soldiers and civilians leave the starting line of the 2019 Army Ten-Miler Qualifying Run, June 27 at Mount Vernon. Since the tryouts, the athletes have been training virtually nonstop to prepare mentally and physically for the main event, Oct. 13 in Washington D.C.
Belvoir Army Ten-Miler Team Ready to Race By Rick Musselman Belvoir Eagle very year, some 35,000 athletes from all over the world converge on the nation’s capital to compete in the Army Ten-Miler, one of the nation’s largest races. Along with every installation in the National Capital Region, Fort Belvoir will be well represented at this year’s main event, Oct. 13. Since MWR officials determined the final rosters for its active-duty and mixed teams after tryouts near in Mount Vernon, in June, athletes have been training virtually nonstop to prepare for the race. According to Sgt. Pete Linton, Office of the Administrative Assistant, U.S. Army Headquarters Services, and co-captain of the Fort Belvoir Army Ten-Miler Team-B, preparing for this event requires sharp focus and discipline. “I enter training with the attitude that I need to stay focused and consistent,” he said. “I know I need to get out there and get my exercise drills done. I do a walk-run phase to prevent injuries and I gradually increase my drills, strength and speed workouts. And each time I increase strength, I’m building endurance and speed. My determination pushes me more and more, which results in stronger legs, core and mental outlook. My determination for 1st place is the key.” “I already maintain a regular running schedule and an athletically focused diet,” added Andy Brunner-Brown, Fort Belvoir’s ATM Team-B co-captain. “I’ve tried to focus on more consistency and a few longer runs.” For 2nd Lt. Claudia McNally, U.S. Army Signal Activity, individual conditioning sessions come early.
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“I’m (active-duty) Army and I have my unit PT in the morning, so I get my (Ten-Miler) training in before that. I don’t have any problem getting up a 3 a.m. to train,” she said. “Commitment, determination and wisdom are three main driving factors that play major roles in training,” Linton said. “And diet is important. I don’t drink sodas and other carbonated beverages and I eat in moderation, increasing my intake of plant- and meat-base proteins and staying hydrated.” The runners agree that mental preparation is equally important. “First, I condition my mind to think on the finish line. Second, I maintain a pace that I can manage,” Linton said. For each member of the ATM teams, the most important aspect of competition remains the pride of representing the Army and the installation. “My Family and I live here; this is home for us. Therefore, it is my honor to represent Belvoir on this run,” Linton added. “I’m happy for the opportunity and I’ll make them proud.” For McNally, ATM participation embodies the core reasons she joined the Army. “I’m stationed here now and it’s about belonging and being proud of where you are,” she said. “It’s about the Army Values—it’s about doing the right thing and putting in the hard work as a team. I have a sense of duty to give back and be part of that team. I’m not representing myself or my unit as much as I am my installation and, ultimately, the Army.” For more information about the forthcoming Army Ten-Miler, visit https://www.armytenmiler.com.
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The official tryouts will be held weekdays, Oct. 7 – 15 at Specker Field House, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
For more information, call Kristen Kinnamon, Fort Belvoir Community Recreation chief, at 703-805-1134; Romel Voellm, Outdoor Recreation and Special Events director, at 703-805-1488; or visit https://belvoir.armymwr.com.
Belvoir coaches and Child and Youth Services coordinators are busy planning the next installment of the Fort Belvoir Barracudas youth basketball program, starting with building the boys’ and girls’ teams that will compete in the 2019 - 20 Fairfax County Youth Basketball League season.
Players in 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade are eligible to participate. For more information, call Jerry Arrington, CYS sports and fitness director, at 703-8059139 or email jerry.r.arrington@us.army.mil.
Fort Belvoir Men’s Post Basketball Team Try-Outs
With a new Washington Area Military Athletics Conference basketball season right around the corner, Belvoir athletes will get a chance to showcase their skills and aim at securing slots on the installation’s elite Eagles team rosters when official tryouts run through Oct. 10 at Wells Field House. All active-duty Service members, Reserve, National Guard, Coast Guard, retirees, dependents (18+) and DoD civilians in and around the Fort Belvoir community are eligible to play. For more information, email Herb Marshall, Eagles head coach, at Herbert.D.Marshall@ nga.mil.
MWR will team up with Healthy Army Communities to present the Alpha Warrior Obstacle Course challenge as part of Be Strong health and fitness campaign, Saturday, starting at 1 p.m. during Fort Belvoir’s upcoming Oktoberfest celebration on Fremont Field.
Water Aerobics – Winter Schedule
The schedule of water aerobics classes until May 22, will be as follows: Deep Water Classes are held 6 – 6:55 a.m. every Monday and Friday, Shallow Water Classes are held 9 – 9:55 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Classes are $5 per session and no registration is required. Eligible patrons include active-duty military, retirees, DoD civilian employees, and dependents. For more information, call Benyaurd Indoor Pool at 703 805-2620.
Stroller Walking Group
Join ACS and other Belvoir community parents for their Stroller Walking Group at Pullen Field. The group will meet at 10 a.m.
Friday, Oct. 4 and 18, Nov. 1 and 15, and Dec. 13. 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 information, call 571-231-7028.
Turkey Trot 5K/10K
The Turkey Trot 5K/10K will be held on Nov. 16. The race will start at 9 a.m. and conclude with an awards ceremony at approximately 10:30 a.m. The race will start and end at 14th Street and Middleton Road. Register online at belvoir.armymwr.com or in person at Graves Fitness Center or the Body Shop. The cost is $25 in advance and $35 on the day of the run. Call Graves Fitness Center at 703-806-5368 for more information.
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ness classes, including Functional Fitness, C.O.R.E, Body Sculpt, Zumba, cross fit, ChakaBoom, indoor cycle, yoga and Turbo Tabata. Go to Belvoir.armymwr.com for info about classes and times, or call 703-806-5093.
Cosmic Bowling
Fridays, 9 p.m.-midnight and Saturdays, 1 p.m. - midnight at the Bowling Center, located at 5975 Middleton Road, Bldg. 1199. Cosmic Bowling is out-of-this-world entertainment featuring music videos and awesome effects lighting in an ultra-lounge atmosphere. Cost is $4 per game. For more call 703-805-2991.
Get Golf Ready Beginner Clinics
The Fort Belvoir Golf Club offers beginner’s golf clinics with multiple start dates to better fit your schedule. The golf clinic is $100 for 5 lessons of instruction, which covers putting, chipping, pitching, full swing and etiquette. For more info and class dates, call 703-806-5878.
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 703-8059138.
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Breast Cancer Awareness 5K
MWR and Fort Belvoir Community Hospital hosts the 7th annual 5K run/walk, Oct. 19, 8:30 a.m., on the main hospital campus at the Oaks Pavilion entrance. To register, visit www.raceentry. com/races/mwr-fbch-breastcancer-awareness-5k/2019/register. For more, call 703-805-4430.
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Wendy Hoffe O'Sullivan, School Liaison Officer; Jamey Chianetta, FBES Upper Principal; Col. Michael Greenberg, Fort Belvoir Garrison Commander; Dr. Nardos King, Region 3 Assistant Superintendent; and Margo Dias-Pareja, FBES Primary Principal; were recognized by the Nats for helping FBES campus become one of their Grand Slam Schools.
Washington Nats reward FBES with game tickets By Rick Musselman Sports Editor
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ort Belvoir Garrison teamed up with the Washington Nationals to arrange for Fort Belvoir Elementary School students, principals and staff members to attend the MLB franchise’s last regular-season matchup at Nats Park in D.C., Sunday. The ball club, as part of its Nats On Base program, provided game tickets to the school, as a reward for it being selected as a Grand Slam School—a new initiative that contributes to the quality of life for Service members and Families in the region. “The garrison commander’s office worked with the Nationals to schedule last weekend’s baseball game trip,” said Jamey Chianetta, Fort Belvoir Upper School principal. “We were granted 2,000 tickets for families and, for many, it was their first opportunity to see a professional game. It was an amazing experience for all of us. We are also grateful to Cox Business for donating funds for school buses, which helped us get to the big game. “We are so grateful for the installation’s partnership with the Washington Nationals,” Chianetta added. “It has engaged our students, staff and families and created great energy for learning.” The Grand Slam Schools program is the Nationals’ newest education initiative, according to a recent Nationals press release. The inaugural
cohort includes 10 D.C. schools that are participating in the adopt-a-school style program that emphasizes STEM, student attendance and supporting individual school needs. Program elements are designed to engage wholeschool communities, during the school year and in the summer. “Last Friday, FBES students participated in STEM lessons training with selected school staff, given at the Nationals Youth Baseball Academy,” Chianetta added. “Our four teachers who attended thought it was terrific and are excited to bring back their learning. There is a Nationals STEM showcase in the spring with other Grand Slam schools and most projects are baseball-themed. We may pick the handful of students to go and display their STEAM projects - learning at the showcase. “We also participate in (other baseball-themed projects),” Chianetta said. “The Fun at Bat program provides our PE teachers lessons that can be done at school, even indoors, to promote baseball skills, with training by Nationals staff, if needed. There’s also the Summer Slugger Program, which includes lessons online to prevent summer skills slides and can be used any time of year, including during winter break. Margo Dias-Pareja, Fort Belvoir Primary School principal, and I were able to invite our staffs to this ballgame to kick off the new school year. It was amazing.” For more information, visit https://www.mlb.com/nationals/community/ education-initiatives.
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Fort Belvoir Elementary and Upper School staff pose with students and parents in front of Nationals Park, before catching the last regular-season game. The MLB franchise provided 2,000 tickets to the installation’s children as a reward for their schools being selected as Grand Slam Schools.
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15,000 private webcams may be exploited: Cyware reports that a firm that evaluates cybersecurity products has uncovered 15,000 potentially accessible webcams, with many of them inside homes. These webcams are vulnerable to access and manipulation by hackers and include those from a variety of manufacturers. These web cameras can be accessed by anyone in any part of the world, with just an internet connection. The settings and user privileges were found to be accessible in many of them. Some of the camera feeds were seen to include the interior of shops, people talking, and even children peeking at the camera. It was observed that many devices werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t secured by firewalls or VPNs, and no additional security measures were taken after installation. It is essential that users who install webcams change the default settings to more secure settings. So, cover up your webcam - just in case your antivirus software does not catch everything.
MWR libraries turn 100
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Andrew Silio, 5, left; Anthony Silio, 8, center; and Matthew Silio, stop by the coloring table during the MWR Libraries 100th birthday celebration, Sept. 24 at the Fort Belvoir Library.
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n celebration of the MWR Libraries 100th birthday, Belvoir community members stopped by the post library on Belvoir Road to enjoy some food, games and activities, Sept. 24. Visitors also had a chance to place a pin on the map wall to show all the places local Army readers have visited. For more information, call the library at 703-805-4244.
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Belvoir Community Briefs Oktoberfest
The 23rd Annual Oktoberfest takes place on Fort Belvoir’s Fremont Field, today through Oct. 6. Oktoberfest features an exciting carnival, Volksmarch 5k/10K Walk, a German market, and much more. For more info, including event times, visit belvoir.armymwr.com.
Play Mornings with Army Community Service
The next Play Morning, toddler to 5 years old, is Friday, 10 a.m.-noon., at Specker Field House. No registration is required. For more, call 703-805-2693.
Farmers Market
Springfield Farmer’s Market is Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Springfield Towne Center. For more information, call 703-971-3000.
Haunted Trail at Workhouse Arts Center
Workhouse Arts Center presents their 2019 Haunted Trail – Breakout! Friday-Sunday, 7 p.m. at the Workhouse campus, built on the grounds of the abandoned DC Department of Corrections Lorton Reformatory. They will debut a redesigned trail, spookier scenes and stories, real prison cells, and creepy characters. Call 703-584-2900 for more.
Army Warrant Officers meeting
The Lord Fairfax Silver Chapter, USAWOA, will hold a no host breakfast/chapter meet-
ing at 1018 Lafayette St., Fredericksburg, Saturday at 8 a.m. This is prior to the chapter Fredericksburg Battlefield Tour at 10 a.m. For more, call 918-8578338.
Wine Tasting Trips
The Community Center sponsors Wine Tasting Trips visiting three of Virginia’s finest vineyards: Pearmud Cellars, Barrel Oak Winery, and the Winery at Bull Run. The last trip is Oct. 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and trip costs $50 per person. For eligibility and more, call 703-805-3714.
Parents’ Night Out
Child and Youth Services offers childcare for an affordable price of $25 per child, so parents can enjoy Parents’ Night Out. The next date is Oct. 12, from 5-10 p.m. For more, call Parent Central Services at 703-805-5555.
Troops to Teachers
Fairfax County Public Schools hosts a Career Switcher Information Session, 5:30 p.m., Oct. 14, at the Willow Oaks Administrative Center, Room 1000A, 8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, 22031. The event will give military veterans, community members and anyone interested a chance to learn about how to become a licensed, Virginia teacher. Parking is available in the parking garage next to building 8270. Registration is limited and is available at the bottom of the school district’s home page, www.fcps.edu.
Hiring Event
Hire Vets Now is hosting a networking reception for transitioning Service members, Oct. 17 Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Spates Community Club, 214 McNair Rd., suite 407, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Register at www.vachamber.com/hirevetsoct17. For more, email k.cadow@vachamber. com.
The Art of Marriage
Come join us for a 6-week marriage enrichment small group study, The Art of Marriage, Sundays, Oct. 13 through Nov. 17, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Woodlawn Chapel. Childcare (up to age 11), dinner, and study materials are provided for free. Register now with a text to Keith Morgan (Chapel Next) at 703-785-9333.
After the Storm
This free two-part workshop helps couples who have experienced, or are currently experiencing, infidelity in their relationship learn how to find closure or how to heal in their relationship. Series 1: Oct. 17 and 23. Eligible participants include active duty, retirees, their families, and DoD Civilians. Register by calling 571-231-7018.
Federal Resume Workshop
National Capital Region Military Spouse Network will host a Federal Resume Writing Workshop, 5940 9th St., Fort Belvoir, Nov. 5, 7-9 p.m., Fort Belvoir. For more, go to ncr@hiringourheroes.org
New York City Day Trips
Leisure Travel Services provides day trips to New York City, Nov. 16 and Dec. 14. Pa-
trons are guaranteed six hours of free time on the ground to tour the “Big Apple.” The cost is $60 per person and reservations are required. For more, call 703-805-3714.
Need a phone number?
Looking for a phone number to a DoD facility on Fort Belvoir or other bases and posts in the National Capital Region? Call the NCR Operator at 703-545-6700.
Fort Belvoir Jewish Congregation High Holy Day service schedule Fort Belvoir’s Jewish Congregation has announced the service schedule for the upcoming High Holy Days. All events are at Belvoir Chapel.
Rosh Hashanah Friday, 7:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur Tuesday, Kol Nidre, 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, Yom Kippur, 10 a.m. Mincha/Neilah, 5:45 p.m. Break the Fast, 7:50 p.m.
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