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Vietnam veteran awarded Bronze Star Medal for valor

By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer

Vietnam veteran Ralph Boldt received the Bronze Star Medal with the “V” device, 47 years after his actions in combat in the Republic of Vietnam, Nov. 30, 1968. Boldt received the medal in a ceremony on Fort Belvoir.

Boldt said he was humbled to receive the award, and thanked Congressman Robert Wittman and his staff, and others, for their role in getting him the medal.

“Today is a great day for our Army and for Mr. Boldt,” said Col. Michelle Mitchell, Fort Belvoir garrison commander. “We get the pleasure of recognizing the Soldier who has served with valor during a period that was a very difficult time for our country and for our Army.”

In 1968, shortly after arriving in Vietnam, Boldt became interested in joining a long range reconnaissance unit. To be eligible to join the unit, you had to be “airborne qualified and pass the two-week training provided by the veterans in the unit,” Boldt said.

He eventually became a member of F Company, Long Range Patrol, 51st Infantry Regiment (Airborne).

The unit consisted of six or 12-man teams which ran missions in enemy territory to gather intelligence, capture prisoners and conduct small, precision strikes, he said.

“Most of our operations covered

Up Front 9/11 remembrance

Belvoir Chapel hosts 9/11 prayer and reflection from 8:30 to 9 a.m.

Friday. At 8:46 a.m., the events of the day will be read at the precise time the World Trade Center North tower was struck, followed by a moment of silence and prayer for the nation.

The chapel is open for prayer from 8 to 11 a.m.

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From left, Col. Michelle D. Mitchell, U.S. Army Fort Belvoir Garrison commander; Shelby Boldt; Ralph Boldt and Congressman Robert Wittman.

Ralph Boldt, a Vietnam veteran, received a Bronze Star Medal with Valor last week at a ceremony on Fort Belvoir. the III Corp area of South Vietnam. I served with some of the bravest and We also ventured across the border the very best the Army had to offer,” into Cambodia. Although our record he said.

Bold is a retired federal employee showed we killed more of the enemy with fewer losses, it was still difficult with 42 years’ service. He was the difor me, since all the KIAs were from rector of the Management and Overmy platoon and I knew all of them,” sight Division with the General Services Administration until 2014. He Boldt said.

Boldt finished his tour and became now works as the director of security a team leader with D Company, Air- at the Hylton Memorial Event Center.

“Our military is an inspiration borne Ranger, 151st Infantry Regiof hope in dark places for suffering ment, an Indiana National Guard people around the world. Many of our unit.

“Although I never accomplished my Soldiers have paid the ultimate sacgoal of going through Special Forces or rifice. Many give their limbs to help Ranger School, I did achieve the goal people have lives free of oppression of being with a unit that was similar.

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Khalid Mustafaa snaps a picture of daughter, Jazlyn, 5, on his cell phone in front of Fort Belvoir Elementary School, Tuesday. Jazlyn is starting kindergarten. Tuesday was the first day of school for more than 188,000 students in Fairfax County Public Schools, including more than 1,100 pre-kindergarten through sixth-graders at Fort Belvoir Elementary School, the only public school on the installation. Area police and school officials remind drivers to watch for stopped school buses and for increased pedestrian traffic as the school year begins.

Today is the last day to register for Tuesday’s Suicide Prevention Month Take Action 5K, which starts at 6:30 a.m. at Pullen Field Track. Participants are invited to walk or run in memory of those who have died from suicide.

Register through Millie Frank, Fort Belvoir’s suicide prevention program manager, 703-805-5529, milagros. frank.civ@mail.mil.

Combined Federal Campaign

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

Retiree appreciation day

Fort Belvoir Garrison hosts its annual Installation Retiree Appreciation Day, Sept. 18 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Barden Education Center, Bldg.

1017.

Navy Capt. Jennifer Vedral-Baron, Fort Belvoir Community Hospital commander, is guest speaker.

Retiree Appreciation Day also features a Health and Wellness Fair, with flu shots and clinics; and representatives from Veterans Affairs, TRICARE and Delta Dental.

People who go can get their ID card renewed, with proper paperwork; turn in old, expired prescription drugs; and see a variety of exhibits.

Fort Belvoir’s Dining Facility, the Eagle’s Nest, offers lunch for $5.55.

Info is available from Gwendolyn Lott, retirement services officer, 703-806-4551, gwendolyn.s.lott.civ@ mail.mil.

Spirit of America

The Army’s Spirit of America show returns to the area, with shows at the D.C. Armory, Sept. 10-12; and in Fairfax Sept. 18-19.

Free, individual and group tickets are available from www.spiritofamer ica.mdw.army.mil.

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Suicide prevention program manager shares her story of survival

By Amanda Stewart Staff writer When people contemplate suicide, they often find themselves in A “dark place,” said Milagros “Millie” Frank, Fort Belvoir’s suicide prevention program manager.

It’s a place Frank knows, because she was once there.

When she was 15, many years before she would work to help prevent suicides in the Army, Frank attempted suicide herself.

“I was in a very dark place,” Frank said. “The best way that I could describe it is that I was in so much pain, not physical pain, but an internal pain, that I just couldn’t see a way out.”

Frank said it was a combination of many things going on in her life at the time that led her to feel that suicide was the only choice.

“It drove me to the point that I felt there was nothing at the end of the tunnel but death, and that’s all I could focus on,” she said.

Frank often shares her story in suicide prevention training classes she teaches in her position with Belvoir’s Directorate of Human Resources.

Frank said she doesn’t often discuss the details of her suicide attempt, or the circumstances that led her to attempt it, in part because those factors are different for everyone.

“My reasons for suicide are definitely different than the reasons someone else has,” Frank said. “Honestly, I think the commonality is that we are all in that dark place that you feel like you can’t get out of.”

But, what she talks about is how she felt before and after the attempt and how she was able to get through that time in her life. She said she hopes hearing that will help others.

“It’s almost like I have a purpose to help people,” she said. “I got through it and they can, too. It’s like I can say, ‘I know it’s raining, but guess what, the sun still shines.’”

Frank said she was thinking about suicide long before she attempted it at 15.

“The thoughts had been there for a while,” she said. “I was angry and just felt my family would be better off without me.”

Frank said she told her best friend about her plans and her friend, thinking she wasn’t serious, told her “to go ahead and do it.” She considered

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state of mind. I kind of felt happier,” she said.

While faith and religion may not be the solution for all people, Frank said she feels people who are struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts need to find something to fill that void for them.

“They should find something that makes them hopeful … something to bring that joy back. Because when you’re at the point where you’re thinking about suicide, that joy is gone.”

Frank said she is thankful she was able to find that joy for herself.

“I am happy that I got help and that I was able to see the shift in my life,” she said.

September is Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide prevention resources include the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK and, for Service members, Military OneSource at 1-800-342-9674 or www. militaryonesource.com or Vets4Warriors at 855-838-8255. Those seeking help can also visit www.psychologytoday.com to access a searchable database of therapists, psychiatrists, therapy groups and treatment centers.

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several plans before she decided to overdose and woke up in St. Vincent’s Hospital in Manhattan, where she lived at the time.

“When I came to, I was very angry that I had survived,” she said. “All I could think about was the next time.”

But the next time never came.

Frank was admitted to Bellevue Hospital in New York, where she got counseling and treatment.

Frank said at first she remained angry and refused to talk to the counselors, but after some time, and after listening to the stories of other suicide survivors, she began to get the help she needed.

“I started to think of reasons to live instead of reasons to die,” she said.

When she was older, Frank joined the Army, where she worked as a mental health counselor. Later, she still struggled some with depression, but this time she got the help she needed, she said. She said she never attempted suicide again.

“That thought never came back,” she said.

Frank said she relied on her faith and found joy in her family, including her two children.

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“We want everyone to add to what they did last year, in terms of Ready.gov’s mantra: Be Informed, Make a Plan, Build a Kit. This year, emergency planners nationwide add ‘Get Involved,’” said Mark Kennedy, Belvoir garrison’s emergency manager.

“Honestly, we never know what’s going to happen – national emergencies, acts of terrorism, floods, hurricanes, wild fires, earthquakes, you name it. Be prepared for it and for anything,” Kennedy said.

As a result of last year’s exercise, organizations evaluated processes in place and whether they needed to be improved. Overall, last year’s

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From Page A1 and full of freedom and prosperity.

To our military families and Service members, I appreciate their sacrifice and what they go through here at home and half-a-world away.”

Whittman emphasized that American Soldiers in Vietnam served selflessly.

“They didn’t question the politics of why we were there in Vietnam.

They went there and served and did the job that they were asked to do,” he said. “And, what a great example of that selfless service, putting yourself in harm’s way to help and save others. Ralph Boldt did that in scores.

Ralph Boldt went out there, engaging the Vietcong while he was wounded, to help make sure that others got the medical attention they needed. What an amazing, amazing legacy there.”

Boldt said everyone fights invisible battles.

“Some have scars from combat, some from other rough patches. Nobody has a greater appreciation for life, the world, and the people in it than someone who has faced losing everything,” he said. “Those of us that have served or are serving our country today, whether in the military, political or civilian (world), be proud of what you have done or are continuing to do to make this country a better place.”

The Bronze Star Medal is awarded to servicemembers for their acts of heroism, merit, or meritorious service in a combat zone. It is the fourth-highest individual military award and the ninth-highest in the U.S. military.

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Some of the youngest concert-goers join Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band, Sept. 3 at the beginning of the USO concert on Belvoir’s Pullen Field at the Invincible Spirit Festival concert Sept 3.

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Invincible Spirit Festival visits Belvoir for USO concert

By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Gary Sinise’s Lt. Dan Band rocked Fort Belvoir, Sept. 3 during the Invincible Spirit Festival, which involved food, music and fun.

There was lots of entertainment at the event, including a chicken wing eating contest, pushup contest between Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel Dailey and Robert Irvine, a chef known for his shows and appearances on the Food Network; and special guest Lt. Gen. Patricia Horoho, the 43rd U.S. Army Surgeon General

and commanding general of the U.S. Army Medical Command. Free food was provided to all who attended by the USO and its partner agencies.

Col. Michelle Mitchell, Fort Belvoir garrison commander, thanked the Gary Sinise Foundation for returning to Fort Belvoir. “(Thank you) for entertaining our military members and our families all over the world — and they’ve done that in support of the USO,” she said.

This was the second time the organization hosted a concert on the installation. The first concert was in 2013.

Sgt. Maj. Of the Army Daniel Dailey and Robert Irvine, celebrity chef, share a joke on stage just prior to their push up challenge at the Invincible Spirit Festival concert Sept 3. No push up challenge winner was announced.

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BridgeWalk thank you

Fort Belvoir Garrison wants to thank all of the Soldiers, Airmen and Sailors from the variety of units that provided troop support and to other organizations that supported Belvoir’s participation in the Springfield BridgeWalk, which was Sept. 1. Belvoir mission partners that participated included the U.S. Army Cyber Command; Headquarters Company Geo Intelligence Battalion; 55th Ordnance Company (EOD); Headquarters Battalion U.S. Army Garrison; the Public Health Command; 1st Information Operations Command; the USAF MOD/ADF-E/SD Unit; and the Navy Medical Support Detachment. Our gratitude also goes to Springfield; American Legion Post 176; the USO Warrior and Family Center - Fort Belvoir; USO-Metro; Fairfax County CERT Team; Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7327 and the Military District of Washington’s Public Affairs Office for supporting this annual event.

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Belvoir Officer’s Spouses The Belvoir Officer's Spouse's Club has its annual Super Sign-Up and Information Fair, Tuesday at the Officers’ Club from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Reservations are available by calling 424-645-7582.

Retirees, other volunteers needed Planners need 75 volunteers to role play as casualties in Belvoir’s Mass Casualty Exercise, Sept. 17. Volunteers help provide life-like situations to emergency services personnel; hospital staff and Belvoir Garrison, to test their systems during the exercise.

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Belvoir Fire Department recognizes employee From Fort Belvoir Fire and Emergency Services A former member of the Fort Belvoir Fire and Emergency Services Fire Department Belvoir Fire and Emergency Services photo recently retired from This 1990s picture shows recent retiree Tim Fort A.P. Hill Fire and Beverly with some of his friends from Fort Bel- Emergency Services. voir Fire Department in front of Fort Belvoir’s Fire inspector Tim Beverly spent 18 years Fire Station 465, on South Post. From left, firefighters Gibson, S. Beverly and O’Neill; Sgt. at Belvoir before transferring to Fort AP Hill.

Skinner and Tim Beverly. tact Kim Lazarow, kimberly.s.lazarow. civ@mail.mil, 703-805-4152. Volunteers are needed to play many roles.

Retirees of all services are wanted.

Volunteers needed II The 30th Annual International Coastal Cleanup, as part of National Public Lands Day, is 9 a.m.-noon, Sept. 27 on the Belvoir shorelines of the Potomac River: Accotink and Pohick bays and Dogue Creek. The coastal cleanup is conducted rain or shine and Clean Virginia Waterways

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Volunteers should wear old, weather-appropriate work clothes and shoes that can get dirty and are easy-to-clean. Volunteers will meet at the Accotink Bay Wildlife Refuge Environmental Education Center.

Adults, children, families, organizations, scout and community groups are encouraged to participate.

To volunteer, contact Kevin Walter, 703-805-3969, kevin.e.walter8.civ@ mail.mil.

National Prescription Take-Back Day Sept. 26 is National Prescription Take Back Day. People can drop off expired medication(s) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fort Belvoir Main Exchange, 8651 John J. Kingman Road, Bldg. 2321. Fort Belvoir DES will have a uniformed and armed military or civilian law enforcement officer in charge of the drop box, which will be outside of the Exchange’s main entrance. For more information, call James A. Peters, 703-805-1010.

DFMWR weekend Some of Belvoir’s Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare & Recreation’s events this weekend are: Tailgate on the Patio, Friday, 4 to 9 p.m. at the Golf Club, Bldg. 2920. Bring your favorite football jersey to represent your team with football-themed music, food and drink specials.

Adult Book Club, Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Van Noy Library, 5966 12th St, Bldg. 1024.

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Teen Activity Night is from 4 to 6 p.m. at Van Noy Library.

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Free Market, donations The Protestant Women of the Chapel has their fall Free Market Oct. 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Woodlawn Chapel. People who want to donate can drop off items Oct. 1 from 1 to 6 p.m.

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September is Suicide Prevention Month and Tuesday is Suicide Awareness Day. This year’s theme is: Take Action. Events Tuesday in Belvoir’s Wood Theater are: • 1 p.m., Wendy Lasko, HQDA DSCS G-1, Chief, Army Suicide Prevention; and Derek Ferrell, IMCOM G-1, speak on the topic: Army Suicide Trends.

• 2 p.m., Scottie Hampton, of Army Community Service, leads a workshop titled “Building a Sound Relationship House.”

•3 p.m., Erica Drame of ACS will lead a workshop on budgeting.

Info is available from Milagros Frank, 703-805-5529, or Milagros. frank.civ@mail.mil.

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Belvoir working to keep community fit year round

By Rick Musselman Sports editor With the recreation-filled afternoons of summer making their final curtain calls and the chilly, damp days of fall looming on the horizon, many of us find ourselves once again putting exercise on the back burner, our dedication to staying active cooling off with the weather.

Fortunately for everyone suffering from the off-season fitness blues, Fort Belvoir’s Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation sports and fitness specialists make sure that all military and civilian personnel on post have at their disposal a wide variety of health and exercise programs designed specifically to make staying active engaging and fun throughout the year.

According to Joe Castro, Kawamura Human Performance Center supervisory sports specialist, fitness opportunities abound for anyone looking to keep extra pounds off and maintain good cardiovascular health, regardless of current fitness levels, and he provides a number of helpful tips for choosing the proper gym and an effective exercise regimen, geared specifically to the individual, from seasoned fitness enthusiasts to beginners.

“When deciding on what fitness

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Aerobics instructor, Michelle Landon, leads a Yogalates class at Graves Fitness Center. facility you want to start your pro- ing, or yoga. All of our aerobic and gram in, you have to ask yourself, Functional Fitness classes can be what type of workout am I looking found on the Fort Belvoir MWR for?” he said. “If you are the type website (http://belvoir.armymwr. of person that needs to have some- com/us/belvoir). If you prefer workone there to motivate and hold you ing out solo and have specific goals accountable for your intensity, you in mind for yourself, then the Body might consider participating in Shop has a variety of weight mathe Functional Fitness Program at chines and cardio there that will Specker Field House. If you like be- satisfy your needs.”

Increased awareness of personal ing in a fun, small group setting, health and the benefits of leading with an instructor to monitor your See FITNESS, Page B2 form, you can try Zumba, kickbox-

Gym patrons urged to keep safety, courtesy a priority

By Rick Musselman Sports editor Losing extra pounds and getting into better shape are two of the most popular self-improvement motivations among Fort Belvoir’s military and civilian population, and the post’s fitness facilities are seeing increasingly large turnouts every day. In light of the greater number of community members hitting the gym, Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation trainers urge patrons to keep safety and courtesy in mind when working out amid large groups.

“We want to get the word out about respecting others and avoiding unwanted behavior,” said Sheila Edwards, Fort Belvoir DFMWR sports director.

According to Richard Tatem, Fort Belvoir DFMWR sports and fitness program coordinator, it’s important to keep courtesy in mind when working out on the gyms’ limited number of fitness machines.

“With the increase in the number of patrons using our gyms, we suggest limiting your time on the stationary

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Fitness enthusiasts work out on stationary bikes during a Functional Fitness session at Specker Field House. bikes, treadmills and other equipment to 30 minutes,” he said. “It’s also a good idea to re-rack your weights after use.”

Of course, while practicing the Golden Rule in the See COURTESY, Page B2

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Timeout Fun at the plunge

By Rick Musselman Sports editor Every year, as meteorologists start sounding like broken records in their hourly delivery of “hot-hazy-and-humidwith-a-slight-chance-of-afternoon-storms” forecasts, I struggle to stay motivated when I know there’s so much sweat out there waiting for me on sports assignments. Fortunately, September has finally shown up and, while I still expect to see a few hot days over the next month or so, things are starting to feel refreshingly different with the impending arrival of fall.

Of course, cooler weather is only the beginning of good things to come—the NFL regular season is right around the corner, and here locally, the Belvoir Bulldogs are about to kick off another installment of America’s game, the highly anticipated culmination of the Commander’s Cup title race is fast approaching, and my own thoughts are turning to some upcoming wave-riding excursions now that the summer crowds have vacated the sand.

But yesterday, while I was putting together my schedule for the next few weeks, I realized that there’s one upcoming event that’s unquestionably one of my all-time favorites to cover—the annual Pooch Plunge during which dogs great and small from all over the community take over North Post pool to compete for prizes and, most importantly, to have some good, old-fashioned water fun. On top of getting to hang out with all variety of animals, it’s given me a fairly comprehensive education about dogs in general. For instance, last year I learned that not all Saint Bernards tote around that little keg of distilled alpine cure-all on their collars. Curious, I asked one about it.

“Well, I normally don’t touch the stuff myself; just use it for its medicinal properties when wintertime gets to working on my joints,” he said. “But, now that you’ve mentioned it, I can feel that stark old bird named arthritis already trying to put me in her icy grip.”

Maybe that keg is a behind-closed-doors kind of thing among Saint Bernards.

I’ve also come to realize that the willingness to jump overboard is not necessarily greater with larger dogs. Indeed, some of the biggest daredevils I’ve seen were Chihuahuas, poodles and tea-cup terriers.

And along those lines, some of the collies, shepherds and Great Danes turn out to be the biggest chickens of all when it comes to water.

At any rate, I’m looking forward to another installment of the Pooch Plunge, mostly because it gives me a whole morning’s worth of interaction and casual conversation with beings who’ll never make a fuss if I accidently misquote them.

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By Bill Behring Special to the Eagle The fall season of the Fort Belvoir Red Birds Little League baseball program begins Sept.19.

Registration has closed and this year there were enough players signed up to create one Majordivision team, two Minor-division teams, and one coach-pitch team. Practices have been ongoing the past two weeks and the weather has been cooperating. Plans are still in the works

to accommodate players in their early teens for Junior-division play on teams combined with other leagues.

Although schedules are not yet finalized as of Sunday, we are looking at two games per week for Major and Minor division, and one game per week for coach-pitch. The plan is to play the weekday games at our 21st Street Complex, usually on Wednesdays; and road games Saturdays. This makes installation access easier for those who don’t live on post.

The biggest plus this year is that Belvoir Little League now has lighted fields, which makes evening games easier.

The most important issue now is the shortage of volunteer umpires. This is the problem most leagues have. Here at Belvoir it appears to be the biggest crisis, with the constant coming and going of personnel on post. If you are interested, send me an email.

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an active lifestyle are leading people to Belvoir’s fitness facilities in growing numbers. And, Belvoir’s experienced fitness trainers are always available to help individuals establish goals and maintain focus over the long run.

“When developing goals, make sure you’re being specific and realistic with yourself and you have a timeline in which you want your goals achieved,” Castro said. “In general, a person should have a balanced workout that includes 4-5 times per week for a minimum of 30 minutes of moderate-intensity cardiovascular activity to achieve weight loss. Beginners will still benefit from short, low-intensity daily exercise sessions. Engage in total-body strength training 3-4 times per week, focusing on major muscle groups, on non-consecutive days, so your muscles can rest.

Don’t neglect a stretching routine at the end of every workout to reduce your chance of injury.”

As with any fitness regimen, proper nutrition plays an important role in reaching any health goal, Castro added.

“The USDA has come a long way in developing nutrition guidelines for the American population.

You can go to the USDA website (www.choosemyplate.gov) for a detailed look at what the USDA has to offer. It’s an excellent source to evaluate your own appropriate caloric and nutrient intake levels,” he said. “It’s important to get a variety of grains, vegetables, fruits, milk, meats and beans. The Harvard School of Public Health also has a healthy eating plate guideline that addresses the healthiest choices in the major food groups. Go check out their website (http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource), so you can compare both guidelines.”

Castro also stressed that frequency and regularity are important aspects of any new workout program, and specific guidelines are available from reputable medical and fitness sources.

“According to the American College of Sports Medicine, adults should get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity cardio-respiratory exercise per week,” he said. “Exercise recommendations can be met through 30-60 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise (five days per week) or 20-60 minutes of vigorous-intensity exercise (three days per week).

Resistance exercises that train each major muscle group should be performed two or three days each week using a variety of exercises and equipment.

Two to four sets of each exercise will help adults improve strength and power. For each exercise, 8-12 repetitions improve strength and power, 10-15 repetitions improve strength in middle-age and older persons starting to exercise and 15-20 repetitions improve muscular endurance. Adults should also wait at least 48 hours between resistance training sessions.”

For active-duty Soldiers, maintaining high levels of physical fitness is of mission-critical importance to the Army, and Belvoir’s facilities — particularly the Kawamura Human Performance Center — aims to provide those Service members with the kind of training and equipment they need to remain Army Strong.

“Fort Belvoir has a fitness facility that provides a different experience for the active-duty Soldier,” Castro said. “The KHPC bridges the gap that has been missing for those looking for varied high-intensity

gym should always be a priority, it’s equally important to be kind to yourself when preparing to take on a new fitness program, according to Cindy Moore, Kawamura Human Performance Center fitness program specialist.

“Before your grab those shoes and jet off to the gym, there are a few things you should do, starting with taking an inventory of you,” she said.

“Any nagging issues you have not taken care of? Head to the clinic and get a quick checkup to make sure you’re ready to start the fitness program you are planning. Also, don’t forget to bring your ID and a lock. The ID is required to get into our facilities and the lock is a good idea to secure your belongings. Once there, respect others in the gym. Wipe down your equipment and re-rack your weights.

(For your personal safety, remember that) when it’s cold outside it’s more important than ever to warm-up, stay hydrated and stretch after your workout. Check your clothing for holes and appropriate fit—no low-cut tops with low-cut armholes and no too-tight and too-short bottoms. And, as always, if you need some advice or instruction, help is just a question away.

“Next, take a look at your gear,” Moore continued. “Make sure your shoes are also ready for your activity. They should have closed toes, fit well and have a good amount of tread on them.”

Moore also suggested that gym patrons should always begin a new exercise program with a well-established fitness target in sight, adding that Belvoir’s DFMWR always has a lot planned each year.

“So now that you are good to go, all you need is a goal, and DFMWR has plenty for you to strive to achieve,” she said. “First, check out our annual Health and Fitness Expo at Graves Fitness Center. There are a lot of vendors there with giveaway items and chances to win prizes. We also have several races every year, like our Gunston 5K, the Heroes vs. Villains run, the Sunrise 5K and the annual Turkey Trot which is scheduled for Nov.14. Be sure to check http:// belvoir.armymwr.com/us/belvoir/ categories/sports-and-fitness for updates and more information.”

For more information regarding the installation’s wide spectrum of fitness programs and gym facilities, call Joe Castro, KHPC supervisory sports specialist, at 703-806-4647, email josephryan.c.castro.naf@mail. mil or visit http://belvoir.armymwr. com/us/belvoir.

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John Windham weight trains at Graves Fitness Center.

exercise, as well as Olympic Platforms and proper equipment for Soldiers that enjoy Olympic lifts such as the clean and jerk, snatch and dead lift. Graves Fitness Center has basketball, racquetball, and a rock wall for Soldiers looking for more recreational sports. The Body Shop has a variety of cardio, free weight and circuit machines.”

Perhaps the most challenging exercise of all is sticking to the program over the long run. But, Belvoir’s DFMWR also offers hints to help avoid that all too pervasive issue that so often defeats a commitment to health and fitness not long after it’s begun.

“To avoid burnout and to stick to an exercise program, you should always choose activities you enjoy,” Castro said. “If you’re doing something you dread, your chances for success decrease drastically.

Change up your workout routine, try something new.

This will also help you avoid hitting any plateaus in your workout. Try challenging yourself; sign up for a 5K race and then train for it to keep yourself motivated and excited. Then reward yourself after you cross the finish line.”

Fort Belvoir’s newly opened Resilience Obstacle Course also provides fitness enthusiasts looking to take building strength and endurance to the next level with a series of climbing walls, tunnels, wire crawl and bridging obstacles that are proven to take even the most active athletes to task.

More information about the sports and fitness programs on Fort Belvoir is available from Graves Fitness Center, 703-806-5368, the Body Shop, 703806-3100, or DFMWR, 703-805-2532.

This week Who’s the Fittest? 2015 Saturday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Kawamura Human Performance Center on Gunston Rd., Bldg. 1481.

Have you've got what it takes to be the Fittest on Fort Belvoir? The competition includes dead lift, wall ball, partner 1000-meter row, partner Prowler pull, trap bar carry, pull ups and battle-ropes.

Registration is open to all active duty, family members and DoDaffiliated ID card holders ages 18 and older. Register in-person at Kawamura Human Performance Center or at Active.com. For more information call 703-806-4655.

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Upcoming 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.

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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.

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North Post Pool hosts the annual Pooch Plunge dog swim Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The event is open to all members of the Fort Belvoir community and will include contests and prizes. The pool is located on North Post, Bldg. 2430 on Abbott Road and the admission fee is $3 per dog. For more information, call Romel Voellm, Community Center director, at (703) 805-9239, email romel.e.voellm.naf@ mail.mil, or call 806-5013.

ton Redskins players and cheerleaders at Pullen Field, Monday at 4 p.m. for the exciting kickoff event that will launch the 2015 Redskins Military Play 60 Challenge. Youth group check-in is at 4 p.m. and the official event begins at 4:30 p.m. and runs to 6:30 p.m. All military youth ages 9-14 with a Child, Youth and School Services pass are eligible to participate. Release forms can be picked up and returned to the CYSS Parent Central Services Office, 9500 Barlow Road, Bldg. 950. For more information, call Julie Libert, CYSS sports and fitness assistant director, at 703805-9138 or email julie.k.libert.naf@ mail.mil.

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