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July 9, 2015
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
Up Front Float-in movie Thursday
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.
Stress Management
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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.
NCOER training — 4 sessions left
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.
Military reunion
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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.