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Up Front Combined Federal Campaign

The annual Combined Federal Campaign has begun. Info on ways to give is available from www.cfcnca.org.

Oktoberfest Warm-up

Friday, 4-9 p.m. at the Fort Belvoir Golf Club, Bldg. 2920. Gear up for a great Oktober by joining us on the patio to enjoy German music, drinks and German food specials. The golf club’s number is 703-8065878.

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Fort Belvoir Community Hospital staff carry an injured man into the hospital facility. The hospital, along with other organizations, participated in the annual Belvoir Eagle Response Exercise in order to test their processes and procedures during an emergency situation.

Fort Belvoir conducts annual exercise By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Fort Belvoir’s Belvoir Eagle Response Exercise was conducted Sept. 17 and included a variety of scenarios in order to test processes and procedures. David Gundersen, chief of operations for Fort Belvoir garrison, said the exercise focused on recovery and began with sending out messages about an impending hurricane. The exercise started 18 hours after the hurricane. Scenarios included cyber attacks; a downed helicopter;

media management; and a truck explosion, Gundersen said. The exercise was in conjunction with the Military District of Washington’s Capital Shield exercise, he said. Several of Belvoir’s mission partners, agencies and organizations participated in the exercise, including Fort Belvoir Community Hospital; the Federal Emergency Management Agency; Fairfax County and many installation partners. To maintain clear communication and accountability, agencies participat-

ing used Web Emergency Operations Center to keep up-to-date on what was happening in the affected areas. WebEOC is an information management system that provides real-time information of situations. “That was one of the key items to come out of this, the best practice of web EOC and utilizing that system for future exercises and contingencies,” Gundersen said, adding using it allows others to brief their leaders. Overall, he said the use of webEOC was successful during the exercise.

Local retirees celebrated, informed on appreciation day By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Military retirees had an all-day event planned solely for them Friday, which focused on providing information and resources to the community. The Directorate of Human Resources hosted Retiree Appreciation Day, which included a health fair with flu shots; a chance to drop off unused or expired prescription medicines; and a Q&A session with garrison leaders. Col. Michelle D. Mitchell, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir, commander, along with garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Scott Guillory, recognized members of the Retiree Council during the event. “It’s always a special day because each and every one

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A retiree speaks to Fort Belvoir Garrison leaders at a Q&A session during Friday’s annual Retiree Appreciation Day. of us can appreciate others who have served, we can appreciate the younger troops that are coming up and their See RETIREES, Page A6

The free Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce’s Celebration is Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, 2501 Parkers Lane, Alexandria. The event includes music, a local business expo, kids’ activities, food vendors, eco-friendly businesses and senior games. It also has a chili cookoff, ugliest dog contest and a cute baby contest. Info is available from www. mtvernon-leechamber.org or by calling 703-360-6925.

Fire safety art contest ends Wednesday

The Fort Belvoir Fire and Emergency Services and the Villages at Belvoir have partnered for a Fire Safety Art Contest, which is open through the month to all eligible children who live on Belvoir. Children who submit a fire-prevention poster could win a ride to school in a fire truck with the Fort Belvoir Fire Department. Posters should promote fire prevention in the home, at school or in the community. Residents’ children can use markers, paint, cutouts, pictures, etc., to be creative, but are asked not to use any live matches on the posters. Residents in kindergarten through 8th grade can enter. Winners will be selected from two categories — kindergarten-4th grade and 5th-8th grade. Canvases are available at community management offices all month and have to be returned to them by 5:30 p.m. Sept. 30. Winners will be announced the week of Oct. 5.

Free market donations, event

The Protestant Women of the Chapel has their fall free market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 2 at Religious Education Center. People can donate goods for the event Oct. 1 from 1 to 6 p.m.

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Belvoir DHR hosts Suicide Prevention, Awareness Day By Amanda Stewart Staff writer If you think someone is contemplating suicide, do something, said Wendy Lakso, Headquarters, Department of the Army, Deputy Chief of Staff G-1, chief, Army Suicide Prevention program, to an audience at Fort Belvoir’s Wood Theater, Sept. 15. “What we are looking to do is to really, really emphasize the fact that we don’t want to be bystanders. We want to be interveners,” Lasko said during a talk on suicide trends. The talk was offered as part of the Suicide Prevention and Awareness Day presented by Fort Belvoir’s Directorate of Human Resources. September is Suicide Prevention Month and this year’s theme is “Take Action,” said Doryan Dixon, Fort Belvoir’s Army Substance Abuse Program manager. “We want to encourage all to take action, treat others with dignity and respect and be more of interveners as opposed to bystanders,” Dixon said. As part of Suicide Prevention Month, Fort Belvoir DHR hosted a day of activities, workshops and presentations Sept. 15 aimed at raising awareness about suicide and related issues. The day began with a “Take Action” 5K walk/run at Pullen Field in the morning, and continued with talks and workshops at Wood Theater and Barden Education Center throughout the day. To kick off the afternoon session, Lakso and Derek Ferrell, the risk reduction and suicide prevention program manager for Headquarters, Installation Management Command Army Substance Abuse Program, gave a talk on suicide trends. Ferrell shared some statistics about suicides in the Army, taken from the most recent Department of Defense Suicide Event Report, and other Army suicide reports. The statistics show that suicides in the Army most often involve white, nonHispanic males, between 18 to 24 years old and in the E1 to E4 ranks, Ferrell said. Preliminary statistics for this year show an increase in suicides among 25- to- 34-year-olds and

Runners participated in a suicide awareness honor run/5K last week. Spc. Oscar Zenteno took first, followed by Capt. Josh Krause in second. Both are from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir. those in ranks E5 and E6, he said. “Suicide is a very dynamic challenge. There are so many varying factors into why, if I suffer a traumatic incident or something happens in my life, and something happens in Wendy’s life and we experience the exact same thing, why we may have very different outcomes,” Ferrell said. Common stressors identified in the lives of people who committed, attempted or thought about suicide included relationship problems, work stress, health problems, the death of a family member or friend and abuse, Ferrell said. Ferrell explained people struggling with these stressors should seek help and said that progress is being made toward reducing the stigma often associated with seeking behavioral health help. “We constantly are talking about … fostering a culture that supports help-seeking behavior,” Ferrell said.

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“If a person needs help, for whatever reason … they’re not going to be looked upon negatively. In fact, if you ask me, that’s a showing of strength … everyone needs a little help sometimes.” The Army offers three levels of suicide prevention training — ACE, the mandatory annual training; ACE-SI, the next level of training aimed at company-level leaders; and ASIST, the highest level of training aimed at first-responders and other gatekeepers who may be in a position to help stop a suicide. The Suicide Awareness Day activities aimed to supplement those existing programs and to provide people with more information and resources about suicide prevention and risk factors. “We just encourage everyone to support and just to be involved because, again, the theme this year is to take action,” Dixon said. “We’re really pushing that and en-

couraging that.” Lakso said it comes down to one simple idea. “I think the bottom line in all of this … is really just take care of one another. When we talk about taking action, that’s exactly what it is, it’s taking care of one another. It’s intervening when you see somebody that needs to be intervened,” she said. For more information about Belvoir’s suicide prevention program, contact Milagros Frank at 703-8055529, milagros.frank.civ@mail.mil. Suicide prevention resources include the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK; and, for Service members, Military OneSource, 1-800-342-9674, www.mili taryonesource.com; or Vets4Warriors at 855-838-8255. Those seeking help can also visit www.psychology today.com to access a searchable database of therapists, psychiatrists, therapy groups and treatment centers.

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Fort Belvoir community members can dispose of their unwanted prescription medications during the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday. A drop-off site will be at the main Post Exchange, near the front entrance. “The goal is to raise public awareness to the entirety of the Fort Belvoir community about disposing of unwanted or unused prescription drugs in a safe way,” said James Peters, Belvoir’s prevention coordinator. The event aims to encourage people to dispose of their medications

Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Near Exchange main entrance safely, rather than flushing them down the toilet, Peters said. “Flushing it down a toilet … it gets into our water system and that can create unsafe usage of drinking water and can cause some health issues, if the water is contaminated,” Peters said. In addition to discouraging people from flushing their prescription medicines down the toilet, the event aims to reduce the number of unused or expired medicines that people have in their homes and which “are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse and

abuse,” according to a news release from the DEA. “Prescription drug abuse is a huge problem and this is a great opportunity for folks around the country to help reduce the threat,” DEA Acting Administrator Chuck Rosenberg said in the release. "Please clean out your medicine cabinet and make your home safe from drug theft and abuse.” In the previous nine take-back events held nationwide, participants dropped off 4,823,251 pounds, or 2,411 tons of prescription drugs, according to the DEA news release. Peters encourages the Belvoir community to attend this year’s event and dispose of their unwanted prescription drugs. “I definitely encourage everyone,

Service members and DoD civilians to come out and dispose of their expired, unwanted and unused prescription drugs,” he said. Most types of prescription drugs will be accepted at the drug takeback Saturday, but medications involving needles cannot be accepted. Officials will distribute information about how to safely dispose of those types of medication, Peters said. This is the 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back day organized by the Drug Enforcement Administration. Drop off sites will be available at the same time and date in communities across the nation. Other Take-Back Day collection sites in the Northern Virginia area can be found by visiting www.dea.gov.

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DES Journal n Weekly report for the week ending Sept. 5: • Civilian charged with driving with a suspended driver's license, Tulley Gate • Civilian charged with public intoxication, commissary parking lot • Report of larceny of private property, Lewis Village • Report of wrongful damage of private property, Lewis Village • Civilian charged with driving under the influence, exceeding the posted speed limit and failing to stay in one lane, Mount Vernon Road • Report of larceny of private property, Fort Belvoir Community Hospital • Civilian charged with shoplifting, Exchange • Service member charged with driving with a suspended driver's license, Pence Gate • Service member charged with AWOL, Jackson Loop • Civilian charged with driving with a suspended driver's license, Pence Gate • Civilian charged with driving with a suspended driver's license and minor traffic offenses, Pence Gate • Civilian charged with driving with a suspended driver's license and minor traffic offences, Jeff Todd Way • Service member charged with driving under the influence and minor traffic offences, Tulley Gate n Traffic stops, 93; traffic tickets, 49; warnings, 58 All listed reports are in the preliminary stages of the adjudication process. All personnel charged are awaiting UCMJ, Criminal Court or administrative action.

Avoid becoming a theft victim with these tips By Heidi Flick Fort Belvoir Police Department detective The loss of personal and/or government property is an unfortunate experience for many Soldiers, government civilians and their families within the Fort Belvoir community. In many instances, crimes of this nature go unsolved and the chances of recovering your property are unlikely. As a detective on Fort Belvoir for more than 10 years, a commonality about theft of personal property on Belvoir is “crime of opportunity.” A very small fraction of reports filed for theft of personal or government property are due to incidents that involved forced entry; meaning, a suspect forcibly entered your home, vehicle or work space and took items that belong to you. A majority of theft cases on Fort Belvoir are the result of unsecured and unattended property. There are measures everyone can take to help prevent becoming a victim of theft. Below is a list of steps that anyone can and should do each day at home and at work, to reduce the chances of becoming a victim: • Secure high-value items in your home, not in your vehicle. • Lock vehicle’s doors every time you exit it, even if it’s parked in a public or private garage. • When closing your garage door,

watch that it closes before you go inside. • Do not leave bicycles, scooters, skateboards, etc., unattended in front or backyard; secure them inside. • Before going to bed, ensure all of the windows and doors for the home and garage are locked. • While at work, do not leave purses and/or wallets on a desk or out in the open. Secure them in a locked drawer or in a place that can be locked. • When stepping away from your desk, take your CAC and government and personal cell phones with you. • If applicable, secure your office space by locking the door when you leave and ensure you have the key. Continually repeating these steps to ensure the safety of your belongings will not only significantly reduce the chances of you becoming a victim of theft, but the Fort Belvoir community as a whole will become a stronger and safer environment for our Soldiers, civilian workforce and their families. DES is increasing patrols throughout the post to deter thefts and other crimes. If you see something, say something by calling: • Emergency, 703-806-3104 or 3105; Non-emergency, 703-806-4277; Fire emergency, 703-781-1800.

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the largest commissary and PX.” Some questions asked by retirees included asking about the progress of Automated Installation Entry System 2+ and how those with arm or mobility problems can be accommodated at the gates. Frank Hentschel, director of the Directorate of Emergency Services, said gate guards should be able to help those who are unable to scan their own cards. Other retirees requested more handicap parking spaces; an air tire pump for larger vehicles, like RVs; a yogurt or ice cream shop; and improving the services at the post’s auto shop. Brooks encouraged retirees to continue to provide garrison leaders feedback to improve Fort Belvoir. “Our goal is a satisfied customer,” he said.

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Belvoir Exchange Toyland set to open Grand opening Oct. 3 Exchange Service Public Affairs Military shoppers who want to get a jump on fulfilling holiday wish lists can turn to the Fort Belvoir Exchange’s special Toyland section, which has a grand opening Oct. 3. Toyland aisles will be stocked with the latest dolls, action figures and more for children of all ages. For the second straight year, shoppers can look for the Military Brat-Approved logo on shelves to find the hottest toys tested by military children. During the grand opening shoppers can enjoy a variety of events from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., including a coloring contest, face painting, discounts and a chance to meet Mr. Potato Head. “No matter what kids are wishing for this year, the Exchange’s Toyland has it covered,” said Bill Shoffner, Belvoir Exchange general manager. “The Exchange makes it easy for shoppers to stretch their holiday budgets with tax-free savings, price matching and layaway.” Shoppers can also use the Fort Belvoir Exchange’s fee-free holiday layaway through Dec. 24 to keep Toyland purchases safely out of sight. The Fort Belvoir Exchange customer service area has program details and eligibility information. For those who prefer to shop online, www.shopmyexchange.com is loaded with this season’s best toys, too. As an added benefit, online purchases of $49 ship for free when paying with a Military Star® card.

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Belvoir Bulldogs Head Coach Daryl Newton discusses second-half strategies during his team’s Fairfax County Youth Football League Anklebiter-division season opener against the Manassas Sharks, Saturday at Pullen Field.

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The Belvoir Bulldogs began the 2015 Fairfax County Youth Football League regular season with games in every weight division, Saturday at Pullen Field. Fort Belvoir’s youth football and cheerleading league is sponsored and coordinated by Child, Youth and School Services under the directorship of Jerry Arrington, CYSS sports and fitness director, and fields two Anklebiter teams for the youngest athletes; two 80-pound teams (one is designated the Central division and the other the National division); one 90-pound team; two 100-pound teams; one 115-pound team and one 130-pound team. The season runs through November. All youth registered with CYSS can participate in Fort Belvoir’s youth sports program. For more information about the league, including game schedules and field locations, contact Arrington at 703805-9139 or visit http://www.fcyfl.org.

Belvoir Bulldogs quarterback, Joel Coreas, 9, breaks into open field for a gain of 10 yards during his team’s Fairfax County Youth Football League Anklebiter-division season opener against the Manassas Sharks, Saturday at Pullen Field.

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NPPD hosts hiring fair for military veterans By Amanda Stewart Staff writer The line of job seekers stretched out the door of the Fort Belvoir Community Center Friday morning, during a hiring fair for the Department of Homeland Security, National Protection and Programs Directorate. Five NPPD sub-agencies were accepting resumes and interviewing job candidates at the event and many military veterans there were eligible for “on-the-spot” job offers, said David Thompson, a management and program analyst for DHS, NPPD. “Our objective is to fill necessary po-

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The Office of The Judge Advocate General is accepting applications for the Army's Funded Legal Education Program. Under this program, the Army projects sending up to 25 active-duty, commissioned officers to law school at government expense. Selected officers will attend law school beginning in fall 2016 and remain on active duty while attending law school. Interested officers should review Army MILPER Message 15-013 and Chapter 14, AR 27-1, The Judge Advocate General's Funded Legal Education Program, to determine their eligibility. The program is open to commissioned officers from second lieutenant through captain. Applicants must have at least two, but not more than six, years of total active federal service at the time legal training begins. Eligible officers interested in applying should immediately register for the earliest offering of the Law School Admission Test. Applicants must send their request through command channels, including the officer's branch manager at AHRC, send the original application to the Office of The Judge Advocate General, ATTN: DAJA-PT (Ms. Yvonne Caron-Rm 28517), 2200 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310, to be received by Nov. 1.

Submission of the application well in advance of the deadline is advised. Interested officers should contact their local Office of the Staff Judge Advocate for more information.

Hispanic Heritage Month observance Everyone is welcome to attend a Hispanic Heritage Month observance Oct. 15 at 11:30 a.m., in the Community Center. This year’s theme is Hispanic Americans: Energizing Our Nation's Diversity. Tony TorresRamos, the Department of the Navy’s director of the Office of Civilian Human Resources, is guest speaker.

Civilian Employee Fund offerings The Civilian Employee Fund offers Cox Farm Festival tickets. The festival runs through Nov. 8 on Braddock Road, Centerville, Va., for $12 per ticket, four per person. Paint Night is Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. at Bilbo Baggins, 208 Queen St., Alexandria, for $24 per person, two tickets per person. A night at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront and Baltimore Aquarium tickets for Oct. 17. The room costs $110, aquarium tickets are $22 each. Mount Vernon Brewing History with beer tasting, tour and dinner, is Oct. 23 at Mount Vernon Estate, for $70 per ticket for civilian

employees, limit two tickets. Every Belvoir DoD civilian can get a reservation and a valid CAC must be presented to buy tickets. Transportation is not included. Tickets are limited for each event and are available on a first come, first served basis from the CEF office in DFMWR headquarters, 21st Street, Bldg. 210. Cash, checks and Visa or MasterCard are the only accepted payment. Refunds are not available. Information is available from Charlene Anderson, 703-805-4126, Charlene.d.anderson@us.army.mil. The CEF office is open Mondays through Thursdays only, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

SOS Care team training Survivor Outreach Services has Care Team training Friday from 10 a.m. to noon at Army Community Service, Bldg. 200, 9800 Belvoir Road. The training is for survivors or those who want to help families with emotional support and practical assistance shortly after a casualty, severe injury or disaster or other emergencies. For info, call 703-805-5683.

Infant massage Oct. 1, 9 to 11 a.m., at ACS, Bldg. 200, 9800 Belvoir Road. This threeweek series teaches comforting techniques to parents of newborn, with a strong focus on pre-crawlers. Register See BRIEFS, Page A13

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September 24, 2015

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Music Ministry The 1100 Chancel Choir, known for its musical standards and high-quality performances, is open to anyone who wants to join. Confident singers able to read music are welcome. Rehearsals are Sundays at 9:30 p.m. in Belvoir Chapel Basement. Call 703-878-0551 for more information.

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Healthy Relationships Pep Rally Oct. 5, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Fort Belvoir Community Center, 1200 Taylor Road, a start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month with the “Get Healthy” event to focus on safe, healthy and positive relationships. For info, call 703-805-1832. Oct. 5-9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., ACS Bldg. 200 - 9800 Belvoir Road. The Army Family Team Building Program has courses designed to focus on Army knowledge, leadership skills and advanced leadership skills. This program is open to Service and family members; retirees and DoD civilians. Space is very limited. Call 703-8054152 to register.

ABC’s of Federal Employment Oct. 8, 9 a.m.-noon, ACS Bldg. 200, 9800 Belvoir Road. Ideal for people looking for employment with the federal government or have questions on how to navigate through the process. Register by calling 703-805-4590.

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Still time to complete RC gender relations survey By Gary Sheftick Army News

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This file photo shows the 2012 ribbon-cutting which opened Fort Belvoir’s Fisher House. Fisher House Chairman and CEO Ken Fisher, left center; his niece, Tora Fisher, center; and then-Fort Belvoir Community Hospital Commander Col. Susan Annicelli, right center; cut the ceremonial ribbon, opening the Fort Belvoir Fisher House, along with then-U.S. Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Lloyd Austin III and other officials.

Happy 25th, Fisher House Fisher House celebrates 25 years of service to the military community Friday. Fisher Houses are homes donated to the military and Department of Veterans Affairs, where families can stay while a loved one is getting medical treatment. Additionally, Fisher Houses throughout the world ensure families of wounded Service members are not bur-

dened with unnecessary expenses during a medical crisis. Fort Belvoir’s Fisher House opened in May 2012. Belvoir’s house is a 10,000-square-foot home with 12 private guest suites and a variety of common areas, including a kitchen and dining room; a family and living room; and a laundry facility with multiple washers and dryers.

The cutoff date has been extended for Guard and Reserve Soldiers to finish a survey on gender relations in the workplace. Officials are stressing the importance of getting feedback from Soldiers. The new deadline for mailing surveys is Oct. 13 and Soldiers have until Oct. 19 to complete the online “2015 Workplace and Gender Relations Survey of Reserve Component Members.” The Defense Manpower Data Center extended the deadline due to a lower-than-hoped-for response rate from all Reserve components, said Dr. Elizabeth P. Van Winkle at DMDC. “It is very important that we hear from as many Soldiers as possible who were selected to participate in the survey,” she said. Van Winkle said the survey will provide information on sexual harassment and sexual assault across the force and help shape prevention and response efforts. “This survey allows Reservecomponent Soldiers to provide their insights and opinions about what’s going on in Army work centers -what’s affecting our readiness,” said Karan Reidenbach, deputy director of the Army’s Sexual Harassment/

Assault Response and Prevention or SHARP program. “It also provides Army leadership with invaluable insight into how we can best get at the problem of sexual assault and sexual harassment in order to eliminate these issues from our organization,” Reidenbach said. The survey results will allow DoD and Army leaders to understand more fully the workplace experiences of National Guard and Reserve members, Van Winkle said. One section of the survey focuses on professional retaliation and social ostracism or maltreatment. “However, it is critical to maintain ongoing assessments to ensure those who do experience these behaviors have all resources and assistance necessary,” Van Winkle said. The survey went out to 487,300 members of the Reserve components Aug. 7. The sample includes 150,300 women and 337,000 men. Soldiers can see if they’ve been selected as part of the scientific sample by going to the Defense Manpower Data Center website at http://www.dodsurveys.mil. They should select the button “Am I in the WGRR Sample?” and enter “DoD ID Number” from the back of their Common Access Card.

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Belvoir Golf Club hosts Member-Guest tournament By Rick Musselman Sports editor

Amid ideal weather conditions, more than 50 Fort Belvoir community members hit the fairways and greens of the Belvoir Golf Club to compete in the annual MemberGuest Golf Tournament, Saturday and Sunday. Golfers squared off in the twoperson team event over 36 holes on the Woodlawn Course — 18 holes on Saturday with a 10 a.m. shotgun start, and 18 holes on Sunday with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. The format for Saturday’s tournament followed “better ball of the partners” scoring — men’s team handicap was 80 percent and ladies’ team handicap was 85 percent. For Sunday’s tournament, golfers followed a two-person “scramble” format. The team handicap was calculated by adding 35 percent of the low handicap and 15 percent of the higher handicap and halving the sum total. (Handicaps as of June 1) The Member-Guest Tournament champion (overall winner) was the 36-hole low-net team score of the field. The 36-hole low gross team score was awarded the same prize value as was awarded to the MemPhoto by Rick Musselman ber-Guest champion. Gross and net Ken Ward executes a mid-range chip shot during the Fort Belvoir Golf See GOLF, Page B3 Club’s 2015 Member-Guest Tournament, Saturday.

249th En Bn. sweeps 212th MP Detachment 48-0 By Rick Musselman Sports editor From the opening snap to the final whistle of a week-2 intramural flag football match up at North Post Field, Sept. 17, defending champion 249th Engineer Battalion demonstrated in no uncertain terms its resolve to maintain its undefeated status in the 2016 rankings and secure back-to-back championship titles, when it buried the 212th Military Police Detachment 48-0. Bringing to the gridiron the same perfect balance of surgical offensive execution and unshakable vehemence on the opposite side of the ball, the Engineers gave spectators a 40-minute exhibition of the skill, fluidity and unit cohesion that propelled the team into the winner’s circle in the 2015 tournament. Standing as the unquestionable anchor of the Engineer offense, veteran quarterback, Matt Antal, used every skill in his personal arsenal, combining an expert ability to read a defense with a lightning-fast approach to scrambling out of the pocket and finding open receivers downfield. Within five minutes of play, Antal foiled a series See FOOTBALL, Page B4

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Under pressure from a pair of converging 249th Engineer Battalion defenders, 212th Military Police Detachment quarterback, Aaron Jordan, fires a shortrange pass into the secondary during an intramural flag football showdown, Sept. 17 at North Post Field.

September 24, 2015

Timeout Tense moments in the damp soil

By Rick Musselman Sports editor

You may recall that last week I felt compelled — with the competition-class outhouses and chili and all — to shine the sports spotlight on the latest in unusual athletic events that are, evidently, taking the world by storm here lately. You might also remember that one of the most intriguing activities on my list was something called worm charming. Well, not usually being one to revisit a topic, and never, ever wanting to disturb the sensibilities of the local gentry, I still feel a certain responsibility as a comprehensive sports guy to take a closer look at this worm charming thing. (Fortunately it’s nowhere near lunchtime.) This fascinating sport — which involves competitors trying to coax as many earthworms up out of the ground as possible by any means available — appeared some 30 years ago and has grown to such lengths that there’s actually an annual World Worm Charming Championship in the English village of Willaston, near Nantwich, Cheshire. In the regulation matches, each team of charmers gets a 3 by 3-meter patch of ground and has 30 minutes to bring as many of these oft maligned creatures to the surface as they can. The most successful and dedicated teams can even advance to the International Festival of Worm Charming in South Devon on the early May bank holiday weekend. Why, there’s even a website for interested parties: www.wormcharming.co.uk. Now, as much of an international concern as worm charming obviously is, I can’t help but wonder just how an athlete becomes accomplished at it. Do passionate young charmers start early in pee-wee leagues and then spend their entire high school careers polishing their skills and dreaming of catching the eyes of college recruiters? Do universities have competitive worm-charming programs and do they offer attractive scholarship packages for young phenoms? Regardless, I do have to wonder what a group of folks engaged in worm-charming would look like from a distance. I imagine it would inspire most observers to at least approach the playing area to find out what in the world was going on. Of course, once there (and enlightened), I believe most would start wondering just what in the heck the world’s coming to or why people like this are allowed out by themselves. Didn’t this touchy-feely, one-with-nature stuff play out in the late 60s, many would, no doubt, ask. Still, worm charming has arrived, at least across the pond, and I have to say that it might be worth a try, provided I can get 50 miles away from anyone I know.

September 24, 2015

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Fort Belvoir Red Birds Team-1 catcher, Jacob Wilde, 10, goes for the tag on Red Birds Team-2 right centerfielder, Gabe Gronemas, 9, during his team’s fall Little League season opener, Saturday at the 21st Street Baseball Complex.

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The Fort Belvoir’s Red Birds ushered in the 2015 fall-season installment of the national pastime with minor- and major- division match ups, Saturday at the 21st Street Baseball Complex. According to Bill Behring, league commissioner, the fall program is a considerably smaller than the spring season and, as such, all ages play games with leagues neighboring Fort Belvoir. Two of the installation’s fields are now lighted and, unlike previous seasons, more weekday games are played at home. The teams are formed according to the players’ ages. Six- and 7-year-olds (and some who are 8) play on machine- or coach-pitch teams. Athletes ages 8-11 play in one of two divisions — minor and major — depending on skill level. Games are generally played twice per week — once on a weekday and again on Saturdays. The season run through October but may be extended, based on weather. Email coachbill2@verizon.net for more infor-

Fort Belvoir Red Birds Team-1 pitcher, Amanda Ambrose, 10, winds up for a fastball during her team’s fall Little League season opener against Red Birds Team 2, Saturday at the 21st Street Baseball Complex. mation about Little League baseball on post and check the Sports and Recreation section of the Belvoir Eagle each Thursday for updates.

Fort Belvoir Red Birds Team-1 first baseman, Malachi Johnson, 8, awaits the throw during her team’s fall Little League season opener against Red Birds Team 2, Saturday at the 21st Street Baseball Complex.

September 24, 2015

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Wally Shuman tees off at the start of the Fort Belvoir Golf Club’s 2015 Member-Guest Tournament, Saturday.

Earle Shaw prepares to tee off at the start of the Fort Belvoir Golf Club’s 2015 Member-Guest Tournament, Saturday.

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Ron Ward lines up a short putt during the Fort Belvoir Golf Club’s 2015 Member-Guest Tournament, Saturday.

From Page B1 prizes for both formats were also awarded at the end of the tournament. A “closest to the hole” contest gave competitors a chance to win prizes on all par-3 holes throughout the event. The tournament kicked off Saturday at 8 a.m. with a continental breakfast in the clubhouse dining room that ran until 10 a.m. Golf Club staff also hosted a skills challenge and warm-up period during breakfast and registration. Hamburgers, hot dogs and beverages were available on the gazebo during tournament play and the Golf Club hosted an after-play party, starting at 4:30 p.m., which included a selection of food, with entertainment. Sunday’s tournament activities began at 7 a.m. with a full breakfast in the main dining room. Golf Club staff concluded the 2015 Member-Guest tournament with an awards presentation and barbecue dinner, and a drawing for door prizes and tournament awards was held after scores were compiled. The tournament concluded at 4 p.m. Final results will be published in the Belvoir Eagle as soon as scores are tallied. For more information about the 2015 Fort Belvoir Golf Club MemberGuest tournament call 703-806-5878.

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249th Engineer Battalion running back, Christopher Jackson, dodges a flag-grab attempt by 212th Military Police Detachment outside linebacker, William Burgess, during an intramural flag football match up, Sept. 17 at North Post Field.

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of ferocious four-man blitzes, rolled outside and connected with tight end, Colby Irvin, for a pair of TDs and an extra-point throw to wide receiver, Roderick Edwards, to put the MPs’ backs immediately against the wall with a 13-point advantage. On defense, the Engineers kept 212th quarterbacks, William Burgess and Aaron Jordon, on the constant move with a four-man pass rush, and outside linebacker, Mike Johnson, and cornerback, Leonard Howard, added insult to injury with a pair of picks that set the stage for another run of points. Following the first turnover, Antal, fully utilizing the superb protection from his front line, found Edwards open in the end zone for a TD, and tight end, Jason Ashurst, put the exclamation point on the transaction with a grab for the extra-point conversion. The Engineers followed up the second interception with a specialty play that put Irvin at the QB position and Antal taking fullback duties. Irvin dodged a wave of incoming linebackers and threaded the needle with a perfectly placed pass between a pair of defenders to Antal charging down the sidelines. Untouched, the lightning fast QB barreled across the goal line for another 6. By the halftime whistle, the Engineers sat firmly in the driver’s seat

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212th Military Police Detachment quarterback, Aaron Jordan, scrambles out of the pocket and sets his sights on a receiver downfield during an intramural flag football showdown with the 249th Engineer Battalion, Sept. 17 at North Post Field. with a 27-0 lead. Second-half action got underway with the Engineers giving spectators a repeat performance of the surgical passing-game fluidity and no-prisoners approach to defense that so thoroughly overwhelmed the MPs in the first period. During the first possession, Antal

rolled outside against a massive 212th blitz led by linebackers, Andrew Warner and Adam Steele, and connected with Ashurst on a long route down the sidelines for a massive, 70-yard score. Down 33-0, the 212th offense poured on the coals to prevent a rout. Unfortunately, broken plays conspired with a string of penalties and dead-ball rulings which denied Warner a pair of interceptions and cost the MPs promising gains. Coming up short once again in a fourth-and-long situation, Antal and company retook possession and kept the onslaught at full steam. Running a short post pattern across the middle, tight end, Devonte Ambrose, made the grab at the 50 yard line and sprinted all the way into the end zone for another 6.

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The MPs managed to get a measure of momentum built on the final drive of the contest with some successful pass receptions by Steele and Burgess, but on fourth and short, Engineer outside linebacker, Reuben Fairley, squashed any hopes of a 212th score when he picked off a pass near the 30-yard line and raced down the field for yet another touchdown, crowning his team’s total domination of the contest to put a 48-0 victory in the books. For more information about Fort Belvoir’s intramural sports program, call Geneva Martin, league coordinator, at 703-806-5220. For game schedules and weekly results visit http:// www.quickscores.com/Orgs/index. php?OrgDir=belvoirmwr.

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Cosmic Bowling is Friday, 9 p.m.midnight at the Fort Belvoir Bowling Center, 5975 Middleton Road, Bldg. 1199. Cosmic Bowling features music videos and awesome effects lighting in an ultra-lounge atmosphere. The cost is $5 per game or $16 per person, 3 hour unlimited special from 5 p.m.-midnight.

Old Rag Mountain hike Saturday, departure at 6:30 a.m. from ODR, Building 778. The Old Rag Mountain, Md. hike in the Shenandoah National Park is one of the most popular hikes in the mid-Atlantic region. With many spectacular panoramic views, and one of the most challenging rock scrambles in the park with a 2,510 ft. elevation gain. It takes approximately 5.5 hours to complete the hike and it is 10.4 miles long. Cost is $10 per person for transportation. For your safety, bring water, dress for the weather, and wear appropriate footgear. The website is http://www.hikingupward.com/SNP/ OldRag/ has additional information. Please sign up early. All trips must have at least 8 people registered one week in advance. To reserve your seat, call 703-805-3081.

Archery Class Monday, ODR, 10155 Johnston Road, Building 778, from 5:15-6:15 p.m. Minimum age requirement is 6 years old. Students must be in the classroom by 5:20 p.m. for safety briefing. Cost is $5 for active duty; $3 for active-duty dependents; $7 for non-active duty (retirees or DoD civilians); $5 for non-active duty dependents Please call 703-805-3081 for additional information.

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Golf Club membership sale

Personal training

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.

Aiming for a hit

Photo by Rick Musselman

Fort Belvoir Red Birds Team 2 third baseman, Alana Dickson, 9, takes a swing during her team’s fall Little League season opener against Red Birds Team 1, Saturday at the 21st Street Baseball Complex.

Free golf lessons Friday

Rafting, kayak and canoe Every Friday our Fort Belvoir Golf trips

Club professionals walk the range tee giving all those hitting range balls golf tips. You don’t even need golf clubs; the Pro Shop is happy to provide them. Patrons will purchase only the Range Balls: • Small (25) balls: $4 • Medium (50 balls): $6 • Large (75 balls): $9 Call 703-806-5878 for more information.

Outdoor Recreation is offering white water rafting, kayak and canoe guided trips. Prices vary according to the activity and request for rentals. Call 703805-3081 to register or for more information

Upcoming

Stroller walking is back. Come out and join other parents in this brisk networking opportunity through the trails of Fort Belvoir. Sessions are Fridays, 9 - 10 a.m. starting at Pullen Track. For more information, call 703-805-4547.

Lifeguard Class Fort Belvoir Aquatics will be conducting American Red Cross lifeguard training Oct. 8-11, and Oct. 16-17. Call Benyaurd Indoor Pool for more information at 703-805-2620.

Purple Heart Golf Classic The Chapter 353, Military Order of the Purple Heart, will host its annual Golf Classic, Oct. 9 at the Fort Belvoir Golf Course starting at 7:30 a.m. with registration and a continental breakfast. Tee-times begin at 9 a.m. with a shotgun start. The event is a 4-person, captain’s choice scramble format. An awards luncheon will be held at 2 p.m. Registration includes green fees, golf cart, breakfast, lunch, prizes and awards. Come out and play and/or be a sponsor. For more information contact Jessica Shea, (703) 254-4635 or email: mophgolf@ jsheainc.com. Website: http://www. chpt353mophgolfclassic.com.

In Progress Stroller Walking

Water Aerobics afternoon classes added Benyaurd Indoor Pool has added afternoon water aerobics classes— Mondays from 5:30-6:25 p.m. and Thursdays, from 5-5:55 p.m. Low impact, high cardio workouts take place every Tuesday and Thursday (except holidays) . The Shallow Water Class is 9 to 9:55 a.m. and the Deep Water Class is 10 to 10:55 a.m. at the Benyaurd Indoor Pool. Cost is $5 per class. For more information, call at 703-805-2620.

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

Several 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. and Sundays, 2-5 p.m., at Wells Field House. For more information, visit http:// belvoir.armymwr.com/us/belvoir/ programs/wells-field-house or 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.

Outdoor Recreation operating hours Outdoor Recreation is open Monday through Sunday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. For more information call 703-805-3081.

Ladies’ Golf Association of Fort Belvoir Weekly Winners

The Pro: Steve Greiner, Net Score 73 1st Place: Sarah Major, 60 2nd Place: Marie Anderson, 63 3rd Place: Carol Mills, 65 4th Place: Young Stoddard, 68 5th Place: Sue Nelson, 70 6th Place: Chris Nugent, 71 1st Place: Mary Blair, 68 2nd Place: Lee Bright, 68 3rd Place: Bea Burdick, 70 4th Place: Carol Jacobs, 72 5th Place: Ginger Poole, 72

First Flight

Club Championship Tournament Sept.14, 16, 18 Champion: Marie Anderson, 247 Medalist: Sarah Major, 83

Second Flight

First Flight Winners 1st Low Gross: Sarah Major, 251 2nd Low Gross: Sue Nelson, 261 Low Net: Chris Nugent, 210 Second Flight Winners 1st Low Gross: June Page. 270 2nd Low Gross: Bea Christianson, 273 3rd Low Gross: Gloria Orr, 282 Low Net: Bea Burdick, 208

Third Flight

Third Flight Winners 1st Low Gross: Margie Hundelt, 285 Low Net: Joyce Palaschak, 183 For more information about the LGAFB and upcoming tournaments call Carol Lucke, LGAFB publicity chair, 703-791-2466.

• Garrison webpage: www.belvoir.army.mil • Facebook: www.facebook.com/fortbelvoir • Twitter: https://twitter.com/Fort_Belvoir • Belvoir Information Hotline: 703-805-3030

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1st Place: Margie Hundelt, 63 2nd Place: Jean Bicher, 64 3rd Place: Joan Howard, 65 4th Place:Mary White, 66 5th Place: Joyce Palaschak, 67

6th Place (tie): Barbara Dionne, 69; and Ruth Edstrom, 69 7th Place: Ellen Sibre, 72

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Beat the Pro Tournament – Woodlawn Course Sept. 10

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