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Prime Power battalion receives new commander By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer
The 249th Engineer Battalion (Prime Power)’s commander, Lt. Col. David Hibner, relinquished command to Lt. Col. Julie Balten during a change of command ceremony, July 1 on Belvoir’s Long Parade Field. The unit is a power-generation battalion assigned to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It provides commercial-level power to military units and federal relief organizations. “Here, we are ready to begin another chapter in the storied history of this battalion,” said Maj. Gen. Richard L. Stevens, deputy chief of engineers/deputy commanding general. “Here, we are ready to recognize what is perhaps the most significant achievement of an officer’s career – that of command.” Getting a command position is the “ultimate vote of confidence by one’s superior officers,” he said, adding that it provides both personal satisfaction and unrelenting pressures. “No commander at any level can succeed on their own,” Hibner said. “And, for a battalion commander with an up-and-out focus, like I had, having a team of all-stars in my command group was absolutely critical.” During his tenure as battalion
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The Belvoir O Club, and its pool, hosts a float-in movie, showing Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Thursday. Ticket sales start at 7:30 p.m., and the movie starts around 8:30 p.m., or as soon as it’s dark enough. The event costs $10 per person and food will be available to buy. FMI call 703-805-2026.
Summer craft show Saturday
Belvoir MWR’s Summer Kick-off Craft Show is Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The location has been changed to Specker Field House on 12th Street. The craft show offers a variety of vendors featuring jewelry, candles, wood crafts, baked goods, art, toys, cosmetics, clothes, books, baskets and more. Admission is free. Call 703-805-3714 FMI.
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Lt. Col. Julie Balten became the commander of the 249th Engineer Battalion (Prime Power) during a change of command ceremony July 1 on Long Parade Field. Lt. Col. David Hibner relinquished command to Balten. commander, Hibner said the unit ac- than 600 Soldiers in more than 30 complished many missions. countries around the globe, and “The credit for everything we have completed projects that have have done belongs to all of you. To saved the United States government say these last two years have been more than $6 million.” The Soldiers in the battalion busy is really an understatement,” See BALTEN, Page A4 he said. “We have committed more
Conde assumes command of NRDC By Amanda Stewart Staff writer
Col. Jose J. Conde assumed command of the Northern Regional Dental Command from outgoing commander Col. Robert J. Miller at a ceremony at the Fort Belvoir Amphitheater, July 1. The NRDC, headquartered at Belvoir, includes six dental activities, four dental clinic commands, 32 dental clinics and two Army Reserve/National Guard mobilization platforms in 20 states and Washington, D.C. Col. Donn A. Grimes, commander, Dental Command, served as the ceremony’s reviewing officer. In his remarks, Grimes praised Miller’s leadership and the progress the NRDC made under his three-year command. “I want everyone to know that Robert Miller is one of my heroes. He’s done it all, really … and he’s done it very well,” Grimes said. “He’s a prosthodontist. That means he’s, by nature … very precise. He’s got to get those finish lines perfect. That’s the way he is in everything he does.” Grimes said both dental readiness and dental wellness, See CONDE, Page A10
Find yourself feeling overwhelmed or tired and thinking there aren’t enough hours in the day? Belvoir’s ACS offers an hour-long session on Stress Management - at 9 a.m. July 15 in Army Community Service, Bldg. 200. People who attend can learn tips and tools to work around life’s stressors. To register & for more info, call 703-805-2561.
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Fort Belvoir offers training for the new NCO evaluation reporting system, which goes into effect in January. Those who rate NCOs have to have the training by September. Belvoir offers new NCOER training sessions from 8-11:30 a.m. Wednesday and July 31, Aug. 13 and Aug. 28 in Wallace Theater. People who attend only need to go to one session. For more information, call 703806-4084.
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Col. Jose J. Conde, incoming commander of Northern Regional Dental Command, accepts the unit colors from Col. Donn A. Grimes, commander of Dental Command, at a change of command Ceremony at the Fort Belvoir Amphitheater, July 1.
The Second (Indianhead) Division Association has its 94th national reunion in San Antonio, Texas, in September and is looking for anyone who served in the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division at any time. Info is available from Bob Haynes, 2idahq@comcast. net, 224-225-1202. The association’s website is www.2ida.org.
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DLA employee and Army Reservist honored By Susan Lowe DLA Public Affairs Office Former Defense Logistics Agency chief of DLA Logistics Operations’ Military Service Support Division, Army Col. Joe Hart, hosted a promotion ceremony for Army Reservist Chief Warrant Officer 3 Carlton Darby at the McNamara Headquarters Complex on Fort Belvoir. Darby, who is also a civilian DLA employee, was promoted to chief warrant officer four. A native of Warsaw, Va., he was one of the 46 people who were considered for chief warrant officer four promotions. Only 31 of the 46 candidates were actually promoted, and Darby said he is proud and honored to be one of those 31. In a career that began in 1986 as a wheeled vehicle mechanic in the Army Reserve, Darby has worked at DLA in a reserve capacity as the maintenance management officer. Since September 2012, he has supported 427 Army weapon systems and assisted with issues impacting Army readiness. “I joined the Reserves to serve my
Resilience Corner – Mental Games & Real-time Resilience By Gloria H. Park Master Resilience Trainer – Performance Expert Our minds can be our greatest ally, but can often also be our greatest enemy, especially when it comes to performing at our best. With any task or situation, counterproductive or distracting thoughts can take us off of our game. Maybe self-doubt or fear of the unknown starts creeping in, or maybe it’s just hard to change the channel from thoughts that don’t relate to what you have to be thinking about in that moment. Two skills – Mental Games and Real Time Resilience – can help you to make sure your mind is set for success. Real Time Resilience, or RTR, is a skill that helps you fight counterproductive thoughts as they happen so you can be task-focused and confident. For example, if you’re about to go take a PT test and your counterproductive thought is “I am going to fail this,” the skill of RTR helps you craft effective responses to counterproductive thoughts by using evidence or optimism, or by
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Army Col. Joe Hart, left, DLA’s former chief of DLA Logistics Operations’ Military Service Support Division, hosted a promotion ceremony for Army Reservist Chief Warrant Officer 3 Carlton Darby at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir. country and make extra money while service and achieved the rank of attending Norfolk State University,” sergeant first class, or E-7. In May 2001, he transitioned to the warrant he said. Darby served 14 years of enlisted officer ranks.
“I have truly enjoyed the experience ever since signing up,” he said. Darby has been a DLA civilian since July 2010. He works in DLA Installation Support’s facilities, sustainment and equipment division. The newly promoted chief warrant officer doesn’t plan to sit on his laurels. “The future holds more opportunity for me to proudly serve my country,” Darby said. “I will continue to progress and attempt to make (chief warrant officer five) selection, which is even more competitive.” As a DoD combat support agency, DLA provides the services, federal agencies, and joint and allied forces a variety of logistics, acquisition and technical services. The agency sources and provides nearly all of the consumable items America’s military forces need to operate, from food, fuel and energy, to uniforms, medical supplies, and construction and barrier equipment. Headquartered at Belvoir, DLA has about 25,000 employees worldwide and supports more than 2,440 weapon systems.
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putting it in perspective: • Evidence: I have dedicated time to my training and maintaining my level of physical fitness. • Optimism: It’s a chance to assess whether my training strategies have been effective and how to build on them moving forward. • Put It In Perspective: I can re-assess what I need to work on and change strategies so I can pass the next time. Crafting effective, real-time resilience responses takes practice and may take a few times to get it right. The goal is to squash counterproductive thoughts so you can get back to the task at hand. What if you just can’t turn your brain off? What can you do if you just need a temporary fix, or a way to change the channel from thoughts that aren’t serving you well? Mental Games can help. Mental Games are games you can play to distract you from counterproductive thinking by engaging your attention in fun and challenging games or techniques. Love numbers? Try counting backward from
1,000 by 7. Love music? Try reciting lyrics to a favorite song. Engaging your brain in a different activity can help get your mind off the counterproductive thoughts long enough to get you back to your immediate goal, or quiet them enough so you can get a little bit of sleep! Resilience skills are taught throughout the month across Fort Belvoir. For more information on courses or to learn how to become a Master Resilience Trainer, contact any of the people below. Resilience Course POCs • Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Tucker, thomas.e.tucker8. mil@mail.mil • Mike Fairman, michael.a.fairman@saic.com • Carol Janer, “Got Balance Initiative,” designed for family members and civilians, carol.r.janer. civ@mail.mil. • Sgt. 1st Class Richard Pina, FBCH, richard.d.pina. mil@mail.mil • Teresa Reed Chief, INSCOM teresa.e.reed.civ@ mail.mil
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exceeded his expectations, Hibner said. “I am truly so honored and humbled to have had the opportunity and privilege of commanding this fine battalion, whose reputation is literally world-renowned,” he said. “I am so very proud to have been able to say that I was able to stand among you as a Soldier and as your commander.” Balten said Hibner was a leader to emulate. “Your vision and ability to educate and engage decision makers to the capabilities of this battalion in-
creased awareness and enhanced the battalion’s ability to support missions around the world,” she said. “Missions that will, no doubt, continue to have a significant strategic impact.” Balten’s also witnessed, firsthand, the commitment of the battalion to help others and their missions, she said. “They make it a point to tell me that the Soldiers of the 249th are technical experts and highly competent leaders. You should all be very proud of your reputation and accomplishments and I’m extremely humbled and excited to work with each and every one of you.”
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SFAC hosts tuition assistance brief By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Those eligible for Tuition Assistance are able to attend the Soldier and Family Assistance Center’s GOARMYED Tuition Assistance brief from 9-11 a.m. July 13 at the SFAC, 5965 6th St., Bldg. 1263. The brief targets all active duty, reserve, family members and eligible DoD personnel. “With the information provided here at the SFAC, the education counselors try to keep it very simple, by helping Soldiers save money using alternative ways to fund a good education while pursuing their degree,” said Jeana VanHouten, an education services counselor at SFAC. SFAC offers the TA brief quarterly. The next one is Oct. 12. Other services SFAC offers include Veteran Affairs educational
benefits; vocational rehabilitation; veterans’ benefits advisers and the Wounded Warrior Project. SFAC also hosts a fall educational fair from noon to 3 p.m. July 28. SFAC provides a variety of services for wounded warriors and their families, including entitlement and benefits counseling; military personnel services, such as ID cards; education services; transition and employment assistance; social services, such as financial counseling and stress management; substance abuse information; and coordination of legal and pastoral services. For more information about upcoming SFAC workshops and seminars, visit SFAC’s Facebook page, Soldier & Family Assistance Center (SFAC) - Fort Belvoir, VA. For more information, contact VanHouten at 571-231-7019 or J.D. Carr at 571231-7018.
DES Journal • Service member charged with damage to private property and disorderly conduct, Lewis Village • Report of larceny of government property, Jadwin Loop • Civilian charged with reckless driving by speed, Jeff Todd Way • Civilian charged with possession of a controlled substance and operating a vehicle with an open container, Walker Gate • Civilian charged with reckless
driving by speed, Richmond Highway • Civilian charged with reckless driving by speed, Fairfax County Parkway • Service member charged with failure to obey a general order, RV park n Total traffic stops, 103; total tickets issued, 57; total verbal warnings given, 46.
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Soldiers heal through painting By Brian Trompeter Staff writer, Sun Gazette Newspapers
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Shari MacFarlane, Doré Skidmore and Lu Cousins of the Vienna Arts Society pose in front of the group's "Heroes Healing Wall" exhibit, puzzle pieces for which were painted by patients and staff members at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital. This puzzle piece, created by a patient at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, delivers an unambiguous message about tolerance. Soldier with “H8” on his scratched cheek, who is peeking around the American flag and screaming “Stop!” “There are pieces where you can obviously see the pain the Soldier was experiencing,” said Lu Cousins, director of the arts group. “But there’s also so much hope.” The Vienna Arts Society has a reception for the “Heroes Healing Wall” exhibit at the art center from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday. Patients who created the artworks will not be present, but some hospital staffers are expected. Editor’s note – used with permission from Sun Gazette Newspapers.
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Joelle Andrews, a soon-to-be-attendee of Rivanna Station’s new CDC, gets some encouraging words from her father before cutting the ribbon with Col. Michelle Mitchell and other dignitaries to open the CDC.
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Rivanna Station CDC opens By Jennifer L. Brande Fort Belvoir Public Affairs Col. Michelle Mitchell, Fort Belvoir Garrison Commander; and staff members traveled to Belvoir’s Rivanna Station, near Charlottesville, Va., July 1 to participate in a ribbon cutting for the new Child Develop-
ment Center. Mitchell spoke about how long overdue the opening was and that the new CDC is a place for employees of the small, but critically important, station to be able to bring their children for quality child care, while they go about their mission. Mairim Soto-Basel, a military spouse,
Sgt. 1st Class Arrar plays with her daughter, Suzanna, before the ribbon cutting and opening of the Rivanna Station CDC. started the ceremony by performing the national anthem; six children from the CDC recited the Pledge of Allegiance and two children helped Mitchell cut the ribbon. Thomas Francis, a senior executive for
the Defense Intelligence Agency; and Col. Ketti Davison, National Ground Intelligence Center commander, also gave remarks at the event. After the ribbon-cutting, attendees toured
the state-of-the-art facility and met the staff who will be caring for children there. Rivanna Station’s CDC is one of five Fort Belvoir supports through its Morale, Welfare and Recreation program.
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Suzanna Arrar, Raymond Magnone, McKinley Engstrom, Victoria Grice-Engstrom and Joshua and Mary Carruthers recite the Pledge of Allegiance during the opening ceremony for the Rivanna Station CDC.
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Army’s Best Warrior competition changing By Lora Strum Army News Service This year's Best Warrior competition has been revamped and moved to Fort A.P. Hill, Va. Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey said the changes to the competition - which selects the Army's Soldier and noncommissioned officer, or NCO, of the Year - are designed to better assess Soldiers' basic grasp of Army standards and push beyond them to excel in increasingly challenging circumstances. "It's about sending a message across the force to exceed the basic Army standards," he said. To better assess Soldiers' abilities, the competition has been moved from Fort Lee, VA., - its home for 13 years - to Fort A.P. Hill. The venue change, Dailey said, allows for a more difficult terrain, which better imitates battlefield environments. "We want our NCOs and Soldiers to be adaptive on the battlefield," he said. Additionally, Soldiers can no longer expect to complete one task in the absence of additional stressors. While previous competitions asked Soldiers to assemble a weapon and then move onto first aid in a separate scenario, the updated task merges the two. A Soldier may be asked to assemble a weapon from parts while executing a
casualty evacuation and administering first aid. The introduction of distractions, for Dailey, better resembles the expectations in combat and creates a stronger league of leaders in today's complex world. "It's exactly how you would replicate it on the battlefield," Dailey said. Even as the tasks become more challenging, Soldiers cannot expect leniency if they fail. Any Soldier who fails to exhibit basic Army standards will not be allowed to continue to compete. This new regulation isn't to make the competition "undoable," Dailey said, but to reinforce in each Soldier the importance of physical and mental readiness. "You should not be receiving recognition if you cannot pass an Army standard. We have to send a very clear message and we're going to be consistent with that," Dailey said. To get a deeper understanding of Army history, finalists will be taken on a staff ride through the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area to experience Civil War history in Virginia, Maryland and D.C. "It's the whole Soldier concept," Dailey said. "We want to make sure everyone is well-rounded." The winners of Soldier and NCO of the Year competitions, from commands across the Army, compete in the Best Warrior competition in early October.
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When school is out for the summer, children have more time to do things like ride bikes, skateboard, roller blade, and swim. And, that means they could be at a higher risk for concussions and other brain injuries, said Lt. Cmdr. Cathleen Davies, chief of clinical training at the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center. DVBIC is a department of the U.S. Military Health System charged with helping active-duty military, family members and veterans with traumatic brain injuries. The DVBIC has launched the new “A Head to the Future” campaign aimed at raising awareness in the military community about the signs, symptoms and treatment of brain injuries, like concussions, and providing tips on how to avoid them. “In the summer, just because kids are out of school … they have more free time and more time to be active,” Davies said. “They’re doing a lot of high-velocity activities and the risk is high for injuries.” The campaign doesn’t aim to discourage children and others from participating in such activities, but, instead, aims to raise awareness about the simple steps that can be taken to avoid brain injuries while engaged in active pursuits. “As a mom, you want to take (your children) and wrap them up in bubble wrap, but you can’t do that,” Davies said. One simple safety step to take is to wear a helmet.
“Have a helmet on when you are doing any activity with a risk of hitting your head,” Davies said. The DVBIC specifically recommends wearing a helmet when you are riding a bike; motorcycle; snowmobile; scooter or all-terrain vehicle; playing sports like football, hockey, boxing, baseball, softball, or lacrosse; using skates or riding a skateboard; riding a horse; skiing or snowboarding; ziplining; rock climbing; bungee jumping; hang-gliding or doing any other activity involving heights. When swimming, avoid diving into shallow water and make sure you are aware of things like how deep the water is and where the edge of the pool is. “Keep your eyes open under water or wear goggles,” Davies said. “If you don’t know how deep the water is, don’t jump in or dive.” Davies also urged parents to ensure that their children are properly restrained in a car seat, booster, or with a seat belt when riding in a car. “You see it all the time, children riding in the front seat of a car,” Davies said. “That’s not a good idea for a variety of reasons.” The Centers for Disease Control provides detailed information about their child passenger safety guidelines on their website at www.cdc. gov/MotorVehicleSafety/Child_Passenger_Safety/CPS-Factsheet.html. The DVBIC’s “A Head to the Future Campaign” also aims to spread awareness about what signs and
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two metrics used to measure oral health, both improved under Miller’s leadership. “You name it, Robert and his team have improved it,” Grimes said. Miller will move next to Fort Sam Houston, Texas, where he will serve as chief of the dental science division of the Army Medical Department Center and School. “I feel truly honored to have had the opportunity to lead the Northern Regional Dental Command over the past three years,” Miller said at the ceremony. “This assignment represents the pinnacle of my career.”
Grimes also praised the incoming commander, Conde, who most recently served as the Fort Knox (Ky.) Dental Activity Commander. “Colonel Conde just left a very successful command at Fort Knox where he helped Fort Knox reach 80-percent dental readiness,” Grimes said. “That’s class one … the highest form of dental readiness.” Conde said he feels honored to take command of the NRDC. “I am very proud to take command of this great organization,” Conde said. “Colonel Grimes, thank you for trusting in me to be able to lead this great organization. You can rest assured that I will do my best to accomplish our mission.”
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Thrift shop announces scholarship winners Belvoir Thrift Shop release The Belvoir Community Committee announces the winners of the 2015 Belvoir Thrift Shop Scholarship Program. Each received $1,000. The 14 Academic Achievement Award Recipients are: • Hanna Grace Bauman, graduate of Hayfield Secondary School • Jennifer Marie Wendt, South County High • Jennifer Elyse Brock, West Springfield High • Brian Miller Stephenson, West Springfield • Emily Anne Stafira, Forest Park High • Kennedy Christel Taylor, Hayfield Secondary • McKenzie Lea Moore, Mount Vernon High • Morgan Nicolle DeLong, South County High • Theresa Hanh My Hoang, Forest Park High • William Lee Wimbish III, Gonzaga College High • Matthew David Delvecchio, Lake Braddock Secondary School • Sade Nicole Akinbayo, Mount Vernon High • Regine Daynese Bumper, Gar-Field High • Janay Simone Bingham, Westfield High The Undergraduate Achievement Award Recipients are: • James David Stephenson, attending University of North Georgia • Dustin Lee Jutras, George Mason University • Eric John Dove, the College of William and Mary • Ashley Page Pearce, Old Dominion University • Olivia Elise LeMay, University of North Carolina • Logan Christopher Beveridge, Virginia Tech Congratulations to the students and best wishes for continued academic success. The scholarship program is possible through more than 25 volunteers who regularly donate their time to the Thrift Shop, and through donations to and purchases from the Thrift Shop. The shop also regularly supports Army Community Service programs and other agencies and programs, including Belvoir scouts; Belvoir Fisher House; Warrior Transition Battalion; Belvoir Chapter of the American Red Cross; and Child, Youth & School Age Services.
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Belvoir community members stay fit with lunchtime workout
Army resilience, readiness reign at DoD Warrior Games
By Rick Musselman Sports Editor
By Rick Musselman Sports editor
Nearly 30 Fort Belvoir Service members and civilians took a midday break from duties and office tasks to stay Army Strong with a lunchtime functional fitness training session, July 1 at Specker Field House. The Army-wide program, sponsored by the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation sports and fitness, engages military personnel and civilians in aerobic and strength-training exercises during 60-minute sessions offered throughout the year. For Soldiers, functional training focuses on developing skills they can use to increase operational readiness and performance by emphasizing mobility, strength, restoration, and energysystem development. The sessions are free and open to anyone interested in improving cardiovascular fitness and training the body as an integrated unit. According to Calvin Simpson, functional fitness trainer, who hosted the workout with fellow instructor, Anthony Leon, participants visit numerous “stations” offering an array of specific workouts designed to target isolated areas of the body. Individuals engage in a basic warm-up routine at the start of the class and then progress through waist flexes, kettle bell lifts, squats, sprints, pushups, weight-bar lifting
I get to cover a lot of athletic competitions here at Fort Belvoir, from those involving youth players who start hitting the fields and courts when they’re scarcely 5 years old to the intramural and elite Washington Area Military Athletic Conference organizations that comprise the installation’s absolute finest. All year long, sports fans of any persuasion can find something exciting to watch from the grandstands, and I can report first hand that there’s never a dull moment anywhere you might find a game going on. But, there’s one group of athletes here who seem to push the envelope harder than any other: the athletes who represent the Warrior Transition Battalion. I’ve never really been able to identify the reason, but every time I go out and watch a WTB sporting event—be it wheelchair basketball, sitting volleyball, swimming, shooting, archery, cycling or track and field—I find a level of single-minded drive and no-comprise determination among the competitors that seems to define what true hunger really is in the world of sports. WTB athletes (in all branches of the armed forces) have had to overcome a lot of challenges, both physical and spiritual, that most people would have a difficult time even facing, yet alone dealing with over the long run, and, as such, they may have a deep reserve of personal power and pure guts that go far beyond what the everyday athlete brings to the field or court on game day. But, the fact remains, when WTB competitors square off, you’re guaranteed sporting spectacles that even the NFL would be hard-pressed to match. Another explanation might be that WTB athletes generally have a great deal more riding on their performances and to find victory, the preparation and physical conditioning has to be there to begin with. Specifically, the vast majority of these sportsmen and women work throughout the year with a single goal in mind: making the Army’s elite roster that competes at the Department of Defense’s Warrior Games, which, as it happens, wrapped up recently at Marine Corps Base Quantico. And, just as one illustration of my previous points, Team Army athletes won the Games’ coveted Chairman’s Cup with a total of 162 medals to second-place Marine Corps’ 105 across the spectrum of sports. Once again, there’s never a dull moment around here. From this end, I offer my sincerest of congratulations to Team Army; of course, from what I see of the WTB every year, the result doesn’t really surprise me.
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Fort Belvoir community members work out at the kettle bell station during a lunchtime Functional Fitness training session, July 1 at Specker Field House. and many other exercises. Simpson added that the funcParticipants are put into groups tional fitness training program of four and each group works out at provides all the necessary tools and See FITNESS, Page B3 each separate station.
Bulldogs football registration under way By Rick Musselman Sports editor Registration for Fort Belvoir’s dynamic Bulldogs youth football program is under way at Markham School Age Center. The Bulldogs football and cheerleading teams, sponsored and coordinated by Child, Youth and School Services under the directorship of Jerry Arrington, CYSS sports and fitness director, compete in the Fairfax County Youth Football League against teams from all over the Washington, D.C. metro area. Football players are assigned to teams across a variety of weight divisions. Training camps are scheduled to run July 27- 31, 6-7:30 p.m. daily and team practices begin Aug. 3 at Pullen Field The official season runs September through November. Founded in 1966, the FCYFL is the largest independent football league in Virginia and one of the most successful youth football leagues in the country, according See BULLDOGS, Page B2
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The Belvoir Bulldogs square off against the South County Colts in a Fairfax County Youth Football League Anklebiter-division season opener, Sept. 13, 2014, at Pullen Field.
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Members of Fort Belvoir’s youth community take a few practice swings during a Child, Youth and School Services golf clinic, Monday on the Golf Club’s driving range.
Belvoir youth learn golf skills By Rick Musselman Sports editor
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Nine members of Fort Belvoir’s youth community got an introduction to the sport of golf during a Child, Youth and School Services instructional clinic, Monday at the Golf Club. The two-hour class, hosted by PGA instructor, Fritz Diekmann and sponsored by CYSS sports and fitness, aimed to teach children ages 7 – 15 the basics of driving, putting and chipping, along with developing proper gripping and swinging techniques, with the ultimate goal of instilling a life-long passion for the game. For more information about the youth golf program, call Jerry Arrington, CYSS youth sports and fitness director, 703-805-9139; or the Golf Club, 703-806-5878.
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From Page B1 to www.fcyfl.org. The league serves the Northern Virginia region and is comprised of 22 youth football programs from Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William and Loudoun counties and the city of Alexandria. All of the programs run on a not-for-profit basis and FCYFL fields up to 300 teams and 6,000 players annually. “What makes the FCYFL different from other youth football programs is we go the extra mile to put kids first,” notes the league’s mission statement. “Our foremost
Hannah Johnson, 9, prepares to swing during a Child, Youth and School Services golf clinic, Monday on the Fort Belvoir Golf Club's driving range.
priority is to ensure a safe and enjoyable sports experience that fosters fitness, integrity, sportsmanship and teamwork. FCYFL is one of the only leagues nationwide that has a mandatory player participation rule. This simply means that all kids who are enrolled in our league must play in every game. Additionally, all coaches in our league must undergo a background check, sign a coaches’ code of conduct and complete USA Football Certification training each year. USA Football certification includes annual testing to assure that all coaches are trained in the latest Heads Up fundamentals as well as
Landon Gasperetti, 9, works on developing his swing during a Child, Youth and School Services golf clinic, Monday on the Fort Belvoir Golf Club's driving range.
such safety measures as hydration, heat awareness and the proper fitting of equipment. We are deeply committed to providing a safe environment for kids to enjoy a game we love and respect.” The FCYFL is also unique in that there are three levels of competitive play within a proven age/weight matrix, the mission statement continues. As a result, players are matched against competition that is similar in size, age, experience and skill. Decades of experience demonstrate that this system promotes player safety, player development, fair competition and enjoyment of the game.
Sign up runs until teams are filled or Aug. 14. Registration is available Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 6 a.m.-4 p.m.; and Tuesdays and Thursdays 8 a.m.-6 p.m. for appointments and walk-ins, at Markham School Age Service, Parents Central Service, Bldg. 950. Call 703-8051908 to make an appointment. A current sports physical is also required of all players. For more information about the league, including game schedules and field locations, contact Arrington, 703-805-9139 or visit http:// www.fcyfl.org.
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Reservist Jerry Mathis pumps some iron during a lunchtime Functional Fitness training session, July 1 at Specker Field House. http://belvoir.armymwr.com/us/bel voir/categories/sports-and-fitness. For more information about the Functional Fitness training program, contact Justin Fitzgerald at justin.c.fitzgerald.naf@mail.mil. Contact the KHPC, 703-806-4647.
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From Page B1 guidance to build total-body fitness, but the results entirely depend on how dedicated and driven each individual remains throughout the sixweek cycles. Participants get out of the Functional Fitness program exactly what they put into it, Simpson stressed. Simpson also noted that coordinators are constantly expanding the program because of increasingly large turnouts and an apparently renewed dedication to fitness across the installation. Sessions of 40-50 people are not unusual at Belvoir. DFMWR sports and fitness trainers keep the pace brisk for the duration of the session, keeping participants motivated and encouraging them to push their limits. For many, the training sessions provide a practical break in the work day and can aid in combating obesity, building general strength levels and accelerating the healing process with respect to previous injuries. For community members looking for a bit more intensity in their workouts, the Kawamura Human Performance Center on Gunston Road offers technically advanced workout programs that take physical fitness to the next level with state-of-theart machines and expert trainers. Equipment includes power racks; Olympic weight lifting platforms with bumper plates; TRX suspension and rip trainers; kettle bells; dumb bells; battle ropes; prowler sleds; Concept2 rowers and medicine balls. Fort Belvoir DFMWR offers a wide selection of other cardio and aerobic exercise programs, including yoga, zumba, rep fusion, cardio kickboxing, Pilates, and step and sculpt, with classes at Wells Field House at various times during the week. For the full schedule of activities, visit
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Sam Carrion works out at the flex station during a lunchtime Functional Fitness training session, July 1 at Specker Field House.
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Sports & Recreation Briefs and aqua are in particular demand. To inquire, contact Clare Neal at 703-4036862.
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Golf Club membership sale The Fort Belvoir Golf Club has begun a membership sale for all military personnel, Department of Defense affiliated employees, government employees, and the general public, including family and guests. Join now and get up to 25 percent off. New Green Fee Rates • E1-E5: $ 450 • E6-E9: $ 750 • O1-O3: $ 900 • W1-W3: $ 900 • W4-W5: $1,005 • O4-O10: $1,005 • DoD Gov/Civilian: $1,005 • General Public/Guest: $1,245 • Juniors (18 and younger): $ 300 For more information call the Golf Club at 703-806-5878.
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Registration is now open for the 2015 Belvoir Bulldogs youth football season. Sign up will run until teams are filled or enroll date ends, Aug. 14. Registration runs Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 6 a.m.-4 p.m., and Tuesday and Thursday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. for appointments and walk-ins, at Markham School Age Service, Parents Central Service, Bldg. 950. You can also make an appointment by calling 703-805-1908. A current sports physical is required for your child to play. Football practice is scheduled to start Aug. 3 at Pullen Field. We are looking to have teams from each weight class. The league that we play with is Fairfax County Youth Football League, which covers the Northern Virginia area. For more information, call Jerry Arrington at 703-805-9139.
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days, 5-5:55 p.m. The cost is $5 per class. For more information, call at 703-805-2620.
Upcoming White Oak Canyon hike July 18, departure at 6:30 a.m. from Outdoor Recreation, Bldg. 778. As one of Shenandoah National Park's most popular destinations, White Oak Canyon boasts six waterfalls, with heights from 35 to 86 feet. Cost is $10 per person for transportation. Sign up early at 703-805-3081. All trips must have at least 8 people registered one week in advance.
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Scuba Open Water Certification Open-water scuba certification classes are offered at Benyaurd Indoor Pool on Saturdays, 8-11 a.m. For more information, call Patriot Scuba at 703-781-4649. For more information on registrations, call Benyaurd Indoor Pool at 703-805-2620.
BodySpirit trainers needed BodySpirit, LLC, is seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, nationally certified, personal trainers to join the personal training staff at Fort Belvoir. Call Jennifer Beattie, 504-256-0896.
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Several new personal training and fitness packages for customers have bSeveral new personal training and fitness packages for customers have been added to the Kawamura Human Performance Center’s schedule. The packages range from $70 to $600. Individual training packages: • 1 Hour Session with trainer, program with instruction: $70 • Micro-fit assessment (included but not required), health screening (PAR-Q), measurements, exercise prescription, 6 one-on-one training sessions: $320 • Micro-fit assessment (included but not required), health screening (PAR-Q), measurements, exercise prescription, 8 one-on-one training sessions: $400 • Micro-fit assessment (included but not required), health screening (PARQ), measurements, exercise prescription, 12 one-on-one training sessions plus 2 complimentary sessions - $600 Buddy/couples training packages: • 1 Hour Session for 2 people with trainer, program with instruction: $100 • Micro-fit assessment (included but not required), health screening (PARQ), measurements, exercise prescription, 6 1-hour sessions with a trainer for 2 people: $580 Sign up for a personal trainer at Graves Fitness Center or the Body Shop. If interested in becoming a personal trainer, call 703-806-4430. For program information call 703806-4647.
Adult recreational volleyball Eligible individuals ages 18 and older are welcome to play adult recreational volleyball Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at Specker Field House; and Sundays, 2-5 p.m., on the grass volleyball courts at Fremont Field near Wells Field House. Specker Field House will remain a back-up facility in the event of inclement weather. For directions a map is available at http://belvoir.armymwr.com/us/belvoir. Just click on the Sports and Fitness tab. For more information contact Ron Valentine at Ron.Valentine@dau.mil, or 703-805-2912; T.J. Dierks at Timothy.Dierks@DTRA.mil; or Cliff Fouts at CrFouts26k@aol.com.
Ladies Golf Association of Fort Belvoir winners Flag Day Tournament – Fairfax/Beulah, July 2
Flight 1 • 1st Place: Carol Mills, completed 17 holes; no strokes remaining • 2nd Place: Oksan Miles, completed 16 holes; no strokes remaining • 3rd Place: Diane Davis, completed 15; ran out of strokes on 16th hole Flight 2 • 1st Place: Lee Bright, completed 16; ran out of strokes on 17th hole • 1st Place: Bea Burdick, completed 16; ran out of strokes on 17th • 3rd Place: June Page, completed 15; ran out of strokes on 16th
• 4th Place: Ginger Poole, completed 15 holes; no strokes remaining Flight 3 • 1st Place: Carol Lucke, completed 15 holes; no strokes remaining • 2nd Place: Joan Howard, completed 14; ran out of strokes on 15th hole • 2nd Place: Joyce Palaschak, completed 14; ran out of strokes on 15th hole For more information about the LGAFB and upcoming tournaments call Carol Lucke, LGAFB publicity chair, 703-791-2466.