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Soldiers from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment and Service members from around the Defense Department participate in the 58th Presidential Inauguration and parade Friday, when Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the country’s 45th president.
Agency named best place to work, again
Audit Agency headquartered on Belvoir Submitted story For an unprecedented seventh straight year, the U.S. Army Audit Agency on Fort Belvoir has again placed among the top five subcomponent federal agencies in the Partnership for Public Service’s annual rankings of the Best Places to Work in the Federal Government. USAAA placed fifth out of 305 federal subcomponent organizations the partnership ranked, based on overall employee satisfaction and commitment, and workplace issues like teamwork and work-life balance. The 2016 rankings reflect the views of more than 404,000 civil servants throughout the government and offer a comprehensive assessment of how federal employees view their jobs and workplace. USAAA began participating in the rankings in 2010, and every year since, it has placed among the top five. No other subcomponent federal organization has matched that num-
ber of consecutive top rankings. Randall Exley, the auditor general, said the consistent placement of USAAA in the top five places to work is a testament to the outstanding leaders at all levels of the organization, and of the excellence, work ethic, and commitment of his agency’s personnel. Exley said USAAA’s personnel are the best of the best. “All of our people, our auditors and our support staff alike, believe in the agency’s mission and higher purpose and are committed to provide the highest quality service to our Soldiers, civilians and families who sacrifice every day to ensure our freedoms,” he said. “I take great pride in the investment we have made in developing our world-class personnel and future leaders, and we are, collectively, greatly honored by this award.” USAAA has its headquarters at Belvoir and has about 525 civilian employees in 18 offices - 15 in the continental U.S. and one each in Ha-
The Fort Belvoir Family Child Care program offers a variety of flexible care options that meet regular and mission-related child care needs, including full day, hourly, before/after school, and special needs. FCC homes serve children 4 weeks to 12 years in a homelike environment that allows siblings to be together. FCC providers can earn income while working from home with a long-lasting, portable career, as training and experience transfer to other installations and CYS Service Programs. For more information about becoming a provider or enrolling children, call 703-805-9137/9134.
Play mornings Play mornings are Tuesdays from 10 a.m. – noon at Specker Field House, 1182 12th Street, for toddler through age 5 and their parents. No registration needed. Play Mornings don’t meet on days Fairfax County Schools are closed. For more information call 703805-2693.
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waii, the Republic of Korea and Germany. Many agency auditors also voluntarily deploy for contingency operations to serve their Army clients. USAAA serves the Army’s evolving needs by helping senior leaders assess and mitigate risk; and by providing solutions through independent, internal auditing services, to benefit Soldiers, civilians and families. More information about the U.S. Army Audit Agency is available from http://www.army.mil/aaa.
The Belvoir O Club’s annual Love on the Potomac is Feb. 14 from 6 – 10 p.m. The event includes a gourmet, four-course meal for two, dancing, wine, entertainment and a cash bar, for $90 per couple. Pre-paid reservations are required by phone, 703-780-0930; or in person at the Officers’ Club, 5500 Schulz Circle.
Save the date Wedding Fair, Bridal Show Officers’ Club, Feb. 25, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., with tastings; bridal fashion; music; table and floral designs; cakes; linens; stationery; beauty; jewelry. $10, O’ Club, 703780-0930.
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Army Museum campaign meets 2016 goal, reports progress Submitted by the Army Historical Foundation The Army Historical Foundation moved closer toward construction of the National Museum of the U.S. Army at Fort Belvoir, thanks to continuing individual donations, gifts of stock, foundation grants and corporate contributions all totaling $10.7 million in 2016. The annual total includes recent million-dollar gifts from Honeywell, L3 Communications, and the Pritzker Military Museum and Library, advancing the $200 million capital campaign to $139 million, in cash and pledges, raised to date. “We appreciate and are mindful of the trust and confidence that our loyal and generous supporters have placed in us in this long-overdue tribute to our Army and its Soldiers and their families,” said retired Gen. Gordon R. Sullivan, AHF chairman. “Our mid-September groundbreaking was a key milestone in our campaign, and it has generated momentum in three areas: public awareness, fundraising and site preparation toward construction. Our job now is to sustain that momentum on all three fronts, to ensure the museum’s doors open in 2019, and we’re intent on making that happen.” According to Sullivan, progress can be attributed to the coordinated efforts of AHF; the Army Museum staff at Belvoir; and Army officials to manage the complex process of project construction, from negotiating a 50-year ground lease to meeting environmental requirements, and from site preparation to bringing in electrical, water and gas utilities. “Now that we have all these and other moving parts underway, controlling construction costs, keeping the project on schedule, accelerating our fundraising efforts, and making sure museum supporters are kept abreast of progress are AHF’s priorities,” Sullivan said. His vision extends beyond the museum’s opening date, which he considers the end of the project’s first phase. “We’re talking about nearly 400 years of Army history, here. And,
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First aerial images of site preparation progress over the 84-acre footprint of the National Museum of the United States Army, Dec 20. not all of it will or can be seen when we open in 2019,” Sullivan added. “Over time, though, I foresee expansion of the galleries; exploitation of apps and other maturing IT prototypes; and other appropriate additions to the museum complex that will require continuing fundraising to ensure the Army’s comprehensive story is properly told. “I think we have our arms around the ‘here and now,’ he said. “But, we also must set the conditions for growth and give smart thought to creating the museum’s future phases. That includes advancing our virtual ‘Museum without Walls’ concept to create a world-class educational platform linked technologically with the entire Army Museum Enterprise as well as the Army Heritage and Education Center at Carlisle Barracks, Pa.” Since the groundbreaking, crews from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Shirley Contracting Company,
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LLC; and AHF’s partner, Scott-Long Construction, have mobilized at the site and begun the work that paves the way for the Clark Construction Group to build the future museum beginning in the next few months. Initial activities have included land clearing and stump removal; installing erosion and sediment control measures to allow leveling of the future roadways; and installing a utilities infrastructure that will support the museum. The future museum’s main entrance is also being prepared to provide future visitors direct access from the Fairfax County Parkway. Officials expect the museum will welcome an estimated 500,000 to 700,000 visitors annually to its 80-acre campus that will include a memorial garden, amphitheater, parade ground and Army trail. About 185,000 square feet of space will feature exhibits showcasing selections from more than 630,000 ar-
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tifacts, documents, and images from the Army Museum Enterprise which includes more than 15,000 works of art in the U.S. Center for Military History’s Army Art Collection. The vast majority of these rare artifacts and pieces of art have never been seen by the American people. A series of chronological and thematic galleries will show visitors what it means to be a Soldier in both war and peace. The three main galleries will be Soldiers’ Stories, Fighting for the Nation, and Army and Society. The six sub-galleries within Fighting for the Nation will each cover a different period in the Army’s history, starting with the Colonial period and ending with the most recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Interior and exterior space will also accommodate ceremonies; re-enactments; lectures; educational programs; conferences and reunions.
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Fellowship program accepting applications The U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center is accepting applications for the 2017-18 Senior Service College Fellowship program through March 23. The program is a 10-month educational opportunity conducted under the auspices of the Defense Acquisition University at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md.; Huntsville, Ala.; and Warren, Mich. The call for applicants is directed to permanent Army Acquisition civilians who occupy positions in grades GS-14/15 or broadband equivalents. Non-Army personnel can apply, and must submit their applications in accordance with the Army DACM process, and are considered on a space-available basis.
The SSCF program prepares government civilians at the GS-14/15 levels or equivalent for senior leadership roles and includes completing DAU’s Program Management Course; applying acquisition to national defense issues; and researching acquisition topics. Complete information and requirements are available from http:// asc.army.mil/web/career-develop ment/programs/defense-acquisitionuniversity-senior-service-college/. APG-specific program info is available from http://www.dau.mil/ sscf/Pages/apg.aspx Information about the program is available from Jim Oman, james. oman@dau.mil, 410-272-9470.
Thrift shop opens scholarship program By Jackie Baer Belvoir Thrift Shop Applications for the 2017 Scholarship Program are available at the Belvoir Thrift Shop starting Wednesday during regular business hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; and the first and third Saturdays of each month from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Applications will not be mailed or emailed, as eligibility is verified when people come to the Thrift Shop to pick up their application. Parents may pick up applications for their students. The scholarship has 2 categories: • The Academic Achievement Award is for graduating high school seniors who will be full-time students pursuing an undergraduate degree at an accredited college or university. • The Undergraduate Achievement Award is for full-time, unmarried undergrad students pursuing a first undergraduate degree at an accredited 2- or 4-year college or university. Eligibility Open to holders of U.S. military
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Martin Luther King Jr. Belvoir remembers MLK legacy By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer The Fort Belvoir community honored civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr., in an actionpacked ceremony last week in the Community Center. The Largo High School Choir performed several musical selections including “Birmingham Letter” and “Lift Every Voice.” The high school also provided a dance performance titled, “Stereotype.” Pin Points Theatre presented Jeff Stetson’s play, “The Meeting.” The play portrays a fictional meeting between two civil rights leaders, King and Malcom X, and their diverging philosophies. Capt. Jonathon Patton said he really enjoyed the performances. “I thought it was awesome,” he said. “I’m glad I came. It was an enriching experience.” He liked the play, in particular,
saying he’d never seen a show like it, which contrasts two polarizing ideologies of the 1960s civil rights era. Martin Luther King Jr., was born Jan. 15, 1929. King entered the Christian ministry and was ordained at Ebenezer Baptist Church. He received his doctorate in theology from Boston University’s School of Theology. With his leadership, he and others in the civil rights movement organized many marches and boycotts in the 1950s and 1960s. In 1964, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize — becoming the youngest person to be so honored. King was assassinated in 1968 in Memphis, Tenn. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is considered to be a National Day of Service, which encourages Americans to do volunteer work with a day on, not a day off.
Upcoming: Black History Month 11:30 a.m. Feb. 15 at the Community Center Crisis in Education Guest speaker: Shirley Ginwright, former president of the Faifax County NAACP
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Left: Malcom X, left, (Ersky Freeman) arm wrestles with Martin Luther King, Jr. (Shelby Wallace) in “The Meeting” at Fort Belvoir Community Center, Jan. 18. The imaginary struggle highlights the different ideas each leader proposed in advancing civil rights. Above: Largo High School dancers leap during Martin Luther King, Jr. celebrations at Fort Belvoir Community Center.
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Largo High School Choir, from Upper Marlboro, Md., sings the National Anthem during a celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Fort Belvoir Community Center, Jan. 18.
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Belvoir commits to health at Fitness Expo By Rick Musselman Sports Editor Fort Belvoir community members dedicated to staying active and fit in 2017 started in the right direction by attending the DFMWR’s annual Health and Fitness Expo, Jan. 19 at Specker Field House. The event, sponsored by the directorate’s sports and fitness staff, draws hundreds of participants each year and gives everyone who works, lives and plays on post a chance to learn about the benefits of cardiovascular fitness; discover the wide range of exercise programs available to the community and participate in a variety of aerobic and strengthtraining demonstrations. Throughout the Expo, trainers from Body Blast Fitness and some 50 exhibitors offered specialized exercise activities and in-depth information and advice about fats, cholesterol and salt and suggested ways to improve diet to minimize cardiovascular disease and obesity. Representatives of the American Red Cross answered health-related questions and a medical technician offered blood pressure screenings. Raffle prizes and giveaways
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Fort Belvoir community members participate in a cardio routine with trainers from Body Blast Fitness during the 2017 MWR Health and Fitness Expo, Jan. 19 at Specker Field House. included yoga mats, water bottles, MWR passes and gift cards, and Fit Bit door prizes. Expo participants also had a chance to turn in their Army Global Assessment Tool, GAT; or Physical Health Assessment, PHA; engage with vendors using the Expo Passport; complete a Physical Activity Level questionnaire, and sign up for the Civilian Health and Fitness Program. For more information about the
Health and Fitness Expo, and exercise and fitness programs on post, call Joe Castro, Kawamura Human Performance Center supervisory sports specialist, 703-806-4659; Graves Fitness Center, 703-8065368; the Body Shop, 703-806-3100; or visit http://belvoir.armymwr.com/ us/belvoir/categories/sports-and-fit ness. See more, Page B2.
JPPSOMA edges past DLA 58-53 in intramural hoops By Rick Musselman Sports Editor Joint Personal Property Shipping Office Mid-Atlantic managed to unleash a lategame scoring rally to narrowly defeat Defense Logistics Agency 58-53 in an offenseheavy intramural basketball nail-biter, Jan. 17 at Wells Field House. JPPSOMA, undeniably one of the ablest units in the league with multiple championship titles under its belt and a roster full of highly seasoned athletes, took to the hardwood prepared to employ its trademark MO of overwhelming an opponent with WAMACcaliber offensive precision. Guards, Willie Ellis and Henry Funn, wasted no time working the ball around DLA’s 3-2 zone. Forwards, Mike Collier and Deonte Bleach stayed busy along the baseline, opening up some early opportunities while veteran center, Tyrone Leggette,
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set stellar picks and crashed the boards with every shot. But DLA, fresh off of a thirdplace finish in the 2016 Commander’s Cup title race, had come to the court more than adequately prepared. High-flying point guard, Earl Monkow, and shooting guard, Kentraley Washington, executed a blistering passing game around the perimeter, connecting with forwards, Shawn Hampton and Justin Fiore, who burst into the lane for foul-drawing layups. Center, Farron Byrd, unquestionably one of the most accomplished and revered centers on Fort Belvoir, made his presence known deep in the lane, blocking out would-be rebounders and sinking a string of leadtaking follow-up shots. So effective was DLA’s offensive choreography that JPPSOMA struggled to even the scales throughout the opening period. See JPPSOMA, Page B3.
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JPPSOMA forward, Darwynn McPherson, goes up for a shot near the low post during his team’s intramural basketball matchup against DLA, Jan. 17 at Wells Field House.
Having always been the active, outdoorsy type—spending my summers on surfboards, dirt bikes and skateboards and my winter hours carving through the woods on skis—I often looked at folks who stayed indoors bemoaning the heat or cold as consummate “weather wimps.” I used to think, how can anybody sit around watching TV (or these days, browsing the Internet) when there was all that cool stuff to do outside? Since I couldn’t find an answer to that question, I went about my sports business pitying those unfortunates for missing out on life’s finest offerings. Well, when that awful cold snap hit about two weeks ago, with temperatures sinking into the teens, I had a dreadful realization that I’m still struggling with. In years past I would have been all excited about the ski resorts being able to make snow 24 hours a day and how slope conditions would be the best any alpine trail shredder could hope for—a foot of powder with no ice glaze to be found. In fact, I’d have been planning some way to sneak away for a day to get in a few carves from a high mountain peak. But this time (incidentally right after I stepped out the door to put the trash at the curb), all I wanted to do was curl up on the couch with a fleece blanket and a cat and take a little snooze with the Weather Channel on in the background. If that doesn’t indicate the onset of old age I don’t know what would. I guessed the next stop will be regular iron supplements, clip-on sun visors for my glasses, and a blanket over my legs when I ride in the car. So shocking and unsettling was that terrible morning that I vowed to go out of my way to keep from becoming “that old guy.” I mean, there isn’t even any grey in my hair yet. As such, I’m already planning a trip to the mountains in the near future, and I’m going to go on the coldest day possible, right after I take my multivitamin.
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American Red Cross service dogs, Mojo, left, and Ella Bella, meet with guests during the 2017 MWR Health and Fitness Expo, Jan. 19 at Specker Field House.
Brittney Emmons learns about fitness programs based on martial arts at the Elite Martial Arts booth during the 2017 MWR Health and Fitness Expo, Jan. 19 at Specker Field House.
With League registration continues By Bill Behring President, Fort Belvoir Little League
Dr. Jaime Luciano of Kingstowne Family Chiropractic discusses spine health with a Fort Belvoir community member during the 2017 MWR Health and Fitness Expo, Jan. 19 at Specker Field House.
April 22 is opening day for the Fort Belvoir Little League’s 2017 spring season. Registration continues through February at the Sosa building on Belvoir Road at 18th Street. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 7 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Registration is also available on the second Saturday of the month, 8 a.m. - noon. Registered athletes will be divided into five divisions: tee ball, machine pitch, minor, major and junior. Players ages 4-6 will be assigned to a tee-ball team. The 7- and 8- year-old players are assigned to a machine-pitch team. In both divisions, assignments will be made, as much as possible, with others of the same or nearby neighborhoods. Minor and major teams will be formed as described in the tryout sessions below. Players age 12, by Little League rule, will be assigned to a major-division team. The major-division and junior-division, for players ages 13-14, will be interleague, playing with neighboring leagues as traditionally there are not enough teams for a full division. Games are played twice per week, once on Saturday and once
during the week, usually a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. The first Saturday game on Belvoir begins at 10 a.m. and weekday games at 6:15 p.m. However, baseball games may be delayed or postponed due to inclement weather. Those registering will get a newsletter about the league that includes a tryout session schedule for players ages 9-12. Tryouts are conducted to determine to which team the player will be assigned to, not to cut anyone from the league. Sessions will be conducted at the 21st Street Baseball Complex, across from the Thrift Shop. The inclement weather location is in Specker Field House, but is moved to the afternoon, due to basketball. Tryout sessions on Saturdays, for 9-year-old players are at 9:30 a.m.; 10-year-old players, 11 a.m.; and 11-12-year-old players, 12:30 p.m. Weekday evening sessions will be announced. Registered players ages 4-8 do not have tryouts and will be placed on teams as much as possible, with others in their neighborhood. Keep checking the Belvoir Eagle for league updates and for game summaries, once the season begins. Information is available via e-mail to coachbill2@verizon. net.
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from page B1 At the halftime horn, DLA sat out in front 31-28. JPPSOMA returned to the court for the second period with lane driving at the top of the agenda. Fully utilizing the pick-setting expertise of Leggette and forward, Darwynn McPherson, near the high posts, Ellis charged through the paint at will, drawing four freebies from the charity stripe. Meanwhile, Leggette and Collier found a singular rhythm from the threepoint arc, hitting a series of clean jumpers. DLA responded with a more high-speed approach to working the ball into scoring position. Grabbing point guard Walter Green’s rocketing passes from the top of the key, forwards, Eugene Smoak and Tyron Taylor succeeded in exploiting fleeting vacancies in the JPPSOMA zone and plowing inside for a string of buckets. By the one minute mark, JPPSOMA held a scant 5350 lead that soon dissipated when Jones drew a foul in
the lane after a successful lay-in. With the contest now tied, JPPSOMA went to work drawing DLA defenders outside while running down the clock. Ellis, utilizing a perfect pick from McPherson near the top of the key, barreled inside for 2. An ensuing fullcourt press soon enabled JPPSOMA to retake possession, and a final inside bucket and a point from the foul line from Leggette drew the curtains on DLA’s efforts to reel the contest in, and JPPSOMA went up a notch in the standings with the 58-53 win. For more information about Fort Belvoir’s intramural sports program and the annual Commander’s Cup title race, call Geneva Martin, league coordinator, at 703-806-5093 or Justin Fitzgerald, assistant coordinator and sports facility manager, at 703-806-5093. Athletes can also contact their respective unit representative for sign-up information and scheduling details. For game schedules, results and standings, visit http://www.quickscores. com/belvoirmwr.
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DLA forward, Shawn Hampton, hits a mid-range jumper during his team’s intramural basketball showdown with JPPSOMA, Jan. 17 at Wells Field House.
Briefs This week Men’s and Women’s softball tryouts Sports and Fitness is looking for the best and most talented softball players Fort Belvoir has to offer. Tryouts will start Feb. 7 at 6 p.m. Softball tryouts are primarily for active-duty Service members but DoD civilians working on post are welcome to attend (military members will be given priority). Players must bring their own equipment to tryouts. No registration or fees necessary; just show up ready to showcase skills. For more information call 703-806-5093.
Golf Club Pro Shop Valentine’s Day Sale The Fort Belvoir Golf Club Pro Shop is having a Valentine’s Day Sale Feb. 12 – 19. Don’t miss out on these sweet deals. For more information call the Pro Shop at 703-8065878.
Swim Lessons Benyaurd Indoor Swimming Pool offers swim lessons for infants, children, teenagers and adults through March. Classes are twice a week for three weeks and cost $70 per student. All class dates and descriptions can be found at www.belvoir. armymwr.com.
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Local high school needs crew coach Submitted by MVHS Crew Team Just when everyone else is settling in to wait out the rest of winter, rowing teams throughout the area are gearing up to get out on the water and get conditioned for early spring competitions. Student rowers at Mount Vernon High School work out every day after school with machines, weights and strengthening routines designed to improve their endurance and push their physical limits. If the river isn’t iced over, the team will be out on the Potomac next month. MVHS Crew rows out of Fort Belvoir Marina. The co-ed team typically has 40 to 50 students each year, about half from Belvoir or military families in the area. New rowers are always welcome and no experience is needed. The team is also looking for a new coach with rowing experience. Interested people are asked to send an e-mail to president@ mvcrew.com. Rowing is popular with parents because the strenuous and time-consuming sport keeps kids active, fit and involved in positive experiences. Students enjoy calorie-burning workouts, scenic excursions up and down the Potomac River, and lifelong friendships forged in the intense atmosphere of a rigorous team sport. Participating in crew is also a great addition for college applications.
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Veteran JPPSOMA shooting guard, Henry Funn, exploits a vacancy in the DLA defense during an intramural basketball matchup, Jan. 17 at Wells Field House.
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Now showing at Wood Theater TODAY 6:30 p.m. Trolls, PG FRIDAY 6:30 p.m. Allied, R SATURDAY 2 p.m. Trolls, PG 5 p.m. Loving, PG-13
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Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall announces its next quarterly public open house of Grant Hall’s historic third-floor courtroom from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 4. Located on the Fort McNair portion of the joint base, the courtroom is the site of the military tribunal, held from May through June 1865, of those thought responsible for the plot to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln. Members of the public are invited to attend the free event. Guests without a Department of Defense, federal or AIE, Automated Installation Entry, ID are required
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Briefs Militaria show Outdoor Recreation hosts a quarterly Militaria Show, Feb. 5 from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the indoor archery range, 10155 Johnston Road, Bldg. 778. People can buy, sell, trade, and collect a variety of memorabilia from different eras and all parts of the world. Hunting equipment and accessories will also be featured. Admission is free. Vendors may register for tables in person at Outdoor Recreation for $15 - $20, depending on location, and can reserve more than one table. Same day table
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Valentine’s dinner The Belvoir O Club’s annual Love on the Potomac is Feb. 14 from 6 to 10 p.m.
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The event includes a gourmet, four-course meal for two, dancing, wine, entertainment and a cash bar, for $90 per couple. Pre-paid reservations are required by phone, 703-780-0930; or in person at the Officers’ Club, 5500 Schulz Circle.
African-American observance Belvoir observes National African American/Black History Month Feb. 15 at 11:30 a.m., at the Community Center. The nationwide them is The Crisis in Black Education. Shirley Ginwright, former president of the Fairfax County NAACP, is guest speaker.
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Welfare grants Applications are available for the Belvoir Officers’ Spouses’ Club’s welfare grants. Applications are due by March 1. Any organization that needs a grant should consider applying. Applications are available under Welfare at the club’s website, belvoirosc.org. People with questions may e-mail BOSCWelfare01@gmail.com.
Play mornings Play mornings are Tuesdays from 10 a.m. - noon at Specker Field House, 1182 12th Street, for toddler through age 5 and their parents. No registration needed. Play Mornings don’t meet on days Fairfax County Schools are closed. For more information call 703805-2693.
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Wedding Fair, Bridal Show Join the Officers’ Club Feb. 25 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. for a morning of luxury and inspiration at the Wedding Fair and Bridal Show. The event features tastings, bridal fashion and music. Preview the hottest trends in table designs; flowers; cakes; linens; stationery; beauty; jewelry; and more. Attendees can win gifts and giveaways throughout the event. The entry fee is $10. For more information, call the O’ Club at 703780-0930.
COED Volleyball tourney Sports and Fitness hosts a COED Volleyball Tournament at Wells Field House on April 15. The tournament will have an open format: players are not required to play with the installation they are assigned. Teams are allowed a maximum of 12 players and there must be two females on the court at all times. The cost is $250 per team. Eligible people 18 and older with valid ID may register at Graves Fitness Center, 2116 Abbott Road, by April 1. FMI, call 703-806-5368; or belvoir.armymwr.com.
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