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Ceremony marks start of construction at new Fort Belvoir Elementary School

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By Amanda Stewart Staff writer Area elected officials and officials from Fairfax County and Fort Belvoir gathered Monday to officially mark the start of a project to relieve overcrowding at Fort Belvoir Elementary School. At a ground breaking ceremony, Col. Michelle D. Mitchell, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir, commander; U.S. Rep. Gerry F. Connolly; Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova and member Gerry Hyland, Mount Vernon District; Fairfax County School Board member Dan Storck, Mount Vernon District; Fairfax County Public Schools Deputy Superintendent Steve Lockard and other Fairfax County school officials donned construction hats and ceremoniously turned shovels full of dirt at a construction site next to the existing Fort Belvoir Elementary, where a new school building will be constructed. “Today marks the beginning of an awesome future for education on Fort Belvoir,” Mitchell said. Currently, some elementary school students living on Fort Belvoir attend Fairfax County schools outside of the installation. The new school building will bring all of those students back to Fort Belvoir Elementary, increase capacity there, eliminate the need for classroom trailers at Fort Belvoir Elementary and free up classroom space at Wood-

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The annual Combined Federal Campaign has begun. Info on ways to give is available from www.cfcnca.org. The Fort Belvoir CFC goal for 2015 is $21,000. As of Sept. 28, Belvoir Garrison has collected $6,102 or 29 percent of the overall goal.

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People can donate goods for the Protestant Women of the Chapel’s free market today from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Religious Education Center, next to Belvoir Chapel. The free market is Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Photo by Amanda Stewart

From left, Steve Lockard, deputy superintendent, Fairfax County Public Schools; Chairman Sharon Bulova, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors; U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly; Col. Michelle D. Mitchell, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir, commander; Fairfax County School Board member Dan Storck, Mount Vernon District; and Fairfax County Board of Supervisors member Gerry Hyland, Mount Vernon District, turn shovels full of dirt at the ground breaking ceremony for the new Fort Belvoir Elementary School, Monday. lawn Elementary School and four Defense Public Schools on Military Installations program grant and other Fairfax County schools. “Building a new school was the $5.9 million in non-federal matching only viable option and it was the funds. When complete, the new Fort right thing to do for this community,” Belvoir Elementary School building will house students in grades three Mitchell said. The new school and renovations through six and the existing buildat the existing Fort Belvoir Elemen- ing will house students in preschool tary School building were funded by through second grade. Combined, the See SCHOOL, Page A10 a $23.8 million U.S. Department of

PM SPAR changes charter in Fort Belvoir ceremony

Monday, 11 a.m. to 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.

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Every weekday next week, 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 703-805-4152 to register.

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Oct. 10, all day. Depart from ODR, 10155 Johnston Road, Bldg. 778. $10 per person plus additional fees at the destination. Sign up early by calling 703-8053081. The trip must have at least 8 people registered by Saturday to go.

Submitted by PM SPAR The Belvoir Room at the Fort Belvoir Officers’ Club was filled with well-wishers for a change of charter ceremony Sept. 3, when Col. Gordon T. Wallace relinquished his position as Project Manager Soldier Warrior to Col. Ed Barker. Wallace, who has led the acquisition and fielding of cutting-edge, Soldier-worn equipment with Program Executive Office Soldier for more than three years, spoke fondly of his time as PM SWAR. He spoke specifically about the hardworking Soldiers, government civilians, and contractors who made the products in his portfolio successful. Brig. Gen. Brian Cummings, PEO Soldier and ceremony host, welcomed Barker and expressed his gratitude for everything Wallace accomplished. “These changes of charter are always bittersweet,” Cummings said. “On one hand, we hate to see (Colonel Wallace) See BARKER, Page A5

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Col. Ed Barker makes remarks after assuming command of Project Manager Soldier Warrior during a change of charter last month at the Belvoir Officers’ Club.

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. This year’s theme is “My disability is one part of who I am. At work, it’s what people can do that matters.” Look for information on the topic in next week’s Belvoir Eagle.

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U.S., German allies participate in weapons tabletop exercise on Belvoir By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer NATO allies, U.S. and Germany, participated in a tabletop exercise focused on sharing ideas to eliminate or disable weapons of mass destruction. Four teams of about 40 people from German Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Command; 48th Chemical Brigade; 20th Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives Command, Edgewood Chemical and Biological Center, Chemical Materials Agency, the Joint Program Manager - Elimination and the U.S. Army Nuclear and Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Agency, USANCA, participated in the exercise. “The objective is to share tactics, techniques, procedures and understanding between these two countries, coming together and going after a particular mission called elimination,” said Brig. Gen. William King, commanding general of 20th CBRNE Command, headquartered in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md. Col. Chris Cox, U.S. Head of Delegation and 48th Chemical Brigade commander, said it was an opportunity to work with allies, but also to work with USANCA, who hosted the exercise. This is the first tabletop exercise for U.S. and Germany on the topic of Weapons of Mass Destruction, said Col. Dirk Plante, USANCA deputy director. “It’s actually an outgrowth of the success of the mission that the U.S. and our allies undertook to eliminate the bulk chemical weapons agent that Syria had,” Plante said. “That was done in 2014. Germany ... played a big role in the actual destruction of the material that we took out of Syria. This follows from that operation and so, it’s an opportunity to further advance our collaboration in these kinds of matters.” Col. Henry Neumann, German Head of Delegation, Chemicals, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense Command, said he had been looking forward to attending the exercise and further building Germany’s capabilities. “This is a very important event for us, for both sides, because the U.S. and German CBRN defense is the most capable in NATO, for sure.” he said. Neumann is the counterpart of Cox, who said the exercise helps Soldiers. “It’s an opportunity to have the Soldiers that I lead work with some allies they may not have worked with before and to understand the complexities that exist when other nations are in-

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As part of a multi-national weapons tabletop exercise at USANCA on Fort Belvoir, several participants had a cultural tour of the Second Manassas Battlefield. volved,” Cox said. “It’s very simple when you talk to yourself; it’s much more difficult when you add the layer of complexity of different organizations, different cultures, and how you overcome that and how they complement to make your obligations better.” Not only that, but it helps to be prepared, he said. “The place you don’t want to be learning about where you have some differences … is when you are trying to execute the mission,” Cox said. “It is far better to be in a nice, comfortable building to de-conflict any of those misunderstandings or areas we need to work at, in order to ensure we’re a success.” The way each individual country’s government works and how their military is managed influences their capabilities, King said. “I have, in the United States, all of the chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear forces, as well as the explosive ordnance disposal forces,” he said. “And, by inherent nature, in the United States, they work together under a single command. No other country has that. So, as we talk with Germany, they have CBRN forces and it’s

a small force. It’s about a brigade-size force, whereas I have six total brigade commands inside of my command. We work with a number of allies, as well. Each one of them has some unique specialties that, when we come together, we can actually build a total, holistic capability.” Plante said USANCA’s mission is to provide nuclear and countering WMD expertise to the Army and to joint force commanders. They also deploy Nuclear Employment Augmentation Teams, when needed. “As the Army staff’s countering WMD Field Operating Agency, USANCA is well-suited to host this event and bring the German contingent here to Fort Belvoir,” Plante said. “(It) brings in other Army organizations to further advance collaboration with our allies … so we are better able to meet the nation’s requirements when it comes to countering weapons of mass destruction.” Neumann said it was his first time visiting Belvoir and an agency like USANCA. “I think this is really fortunate for Fort Belvoir to have such a profound capability here,” he said. “I'm more than convinced that USANCA will be a partner in the future.”

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FAP starting Healthy Relationships Month with pep rally By Amanda Stewart Staff writer Traditionally, October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, marked by a nationwide campaign to raise awareness about domestic violence and promote efforts to end it. The Fort Belvoir Army Community Service Family Advocacy Program marks that month with a bit of a twist by calling it Healthy Relationships Month. “We’re focusing on the more positive side of having healthy relationships,” said Dana T. Marshall, FAP victim advocate. “So, we’re focusing on eliminating the violence by providing education

Healthy Relationships Month Pep Rally 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday. Community Center on how to have and maintain healthy relationships.” To kick off Healthy Relationships Month, a Healthy Relationships Month Pep Rally will be held at the Fort Belvoir Community Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday. The family-friendly event is described as “a classic pep rally” and snacks including pizza, cotton candy, snow cones, popcorn and soda will be provided. The event will also include an infor-

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the month. On Wednesdays in October, the “Wednesdays Off” program allows couples with children enrolled in Child, Youth and School Services to enjoy three free hours of child care, between 6 and 9 p.m. The program is available to children fully enrolled in the CYSS program and on a first-come, firstserved basis. More details are on the “Wednesdays Off” coupon that will be available to eligible families. On “Purple Fact” Fridays, a domestic violence fact will be displayed on DFMWR screens and a prize will be given to the first five callers who call ACS at 703-805-4590 to report the fact. A four-week session of “Screamfree Parenting” is Tuesdays in October from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The program teaches parents “how to relate to each other in a calm, cool, connected way, for a calm and collected parenting experience,” according to the program description. Dinner is provided and limited child care is available. FAP is partnering with SHARP for the closing event for Healthy Relationships Month, a presentation by Ben Atherton-Zeman at the Fort Belvoir Community Center from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Oct. 28. Atherton-Zeman, an activist, comedian and celebrity impersonator, will be presenting his one-man show, “Voices of Men,” which focuses on “what to do and what not to do as it relates to domestic violence and sexual violence,” Marshall said. The presentation is open to all and lunch will be provided.

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OSAA leader to hand over command The Operational Support Airlift Agency’s commander, Col. James Ring, relinquished command Wednesday in Walsh Hanger on Belvoir’s Davison Army Airfield. OSAA is a “multi-component, Department of the Army field operating agency that provides a single headquarters for the management and execution of the Army Operational Support Airlift program,” Ring said. Its subordinate units include four OSA regional flight centers at Fort Hood, Texas; Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.; Joint Base ElmendorfRichardson, Alaska; and Belvoir. Its organization also has 52 OSA flight detachments in the Army National Guard located in all 50 states, D.C, and Puerto Rico.

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dividuals working toward a common goal with placing mission above self,” he said about members of OSAA. To OSAA military and civilian personnel, he said continue to pursue the Army aviation mission with focus and excellence. “Success of the Army remains grounded in the exceptional performance of its personnel,” Ring said. “I’m extremely proud of OSAA as an agency. More importantly, the selfless service of its people truly highlights the best that America has to offer, which are men and women who perform selfless service every day in support of Army, Department of Defense and the nation’s requirements.”

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“OSAA’s motto, ‘wartime readiness’ defines the organization remaining in a ready status for deployment. OSAA sustains 20 to 30 percent of its force globally deployed in direct support of Army fixed-wing requirements,” Ring said. He contributes much of OSAA’s success, while as commander, to those who make up the organization. “OSAA’s excellence is in its people — OSAA Soldiers, air crews, Department of Army civilians and supporting contractors,” Ring said. “OSAA’s success is directly attributed to the daily work and outstanding performance of its people.” After Ring relinquishes his command he will be going to Joint Force Headquarters, Virginia Army National Guard. He said he was looking forward to “continued service to the Army during a dynamic organizational and operational environment.” “Teamwork is the byproduct of in-

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Many of us on Fort Belvoir are fortunate to work and live in Fairfax County, a lowcrime area, compared to many other heavily populated areas. Despite the overall low crime rate, however, neither the county or Belvoir is immune to crime. There are some things everyone can do to minimize their risk of loss and exposure to financial loss if they are a crime victim. Coverage under the Personnel Claims Act, PCA, applies to military members who experience theft or vandalism loss to their personal property, including privately owned vehicles, at their on-post quarters. The PCA also covers civilian employees and Service members who experience property damage or loss at their workplace. There are several conditions for payment under the PCA. Members may also need to consider insurance, due to limitations under the PCA. • The PCA requires members to first file a claim with their personal insurer for losses due to on-post theft or vandalism. After payment by a private insurer, the military claims system may reimburse members for the part of the loss not covered by insurance from policy deductibles or other exclusions. • The loss must not result from the negligence of a claimant or a family member. For example, if a thief is able to freely walk by an unsecured car or desk and open the car door or desk drawer to remove a wallet

or other property of value, the loss is not payable. However, losses resulting from a break-in and theft of contents that are reasonably stored may be payable. • Maximum allowances may limit payment for certain categories of property, because the PCA is not intended to replace personal insurance. For example, the maximum allowance for a vehicle loss that does not happen during shipment, including contents, is $3,000 per incident. The maximum allowance for a jewelry item is $1,000. For items exceeding these values, members need to consider buying comprehensive auto insurance and home owner’s or renters’ policies. Each military service branch processes and adjudicates its members’ claims. The Belvoir Claims Office advises, accepts, and adjudicates claims of Soldiers, Army and DoD employees who have experienced theft or vandalism loss. The Fort Belvoir Claims Office also helps members of other services get military police reports required by their respective military claims service to process claims. People who have experienced a loss due to theft may contact the Fort Belvoir Claims Office to find out whether the loss is covered under the PCA or need help in getting the reports necessary to submit a claim. The Fort Belvoir Claims Office is in the Fort Belvoir Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, 9990 Belvoir Drive. People may also call the office, 703-805-4395/2315; or visit the claims web site, www.belvoir.army.mil/osja/claims/ otherincident.asp, for more information.

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n Government Liquidation: The internet allows global www.govliquidation.com. outreach, which means big Search for Fort Belvoir wins for the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, which saw a 300-percent increase in net profits when they started selling their non-appropriated fund items on Government Liquidation’s website. “I was totally shocked. I had people from Ohio, Kentucky, North Carolina, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland … I’m reaching a much larger customer base,” said James Burnett, property administrator, MWR. MWR had 124 lots available this summer and is already gearing up for its next sale, which is currently live, he said. The auction is conducted through GL's site, www.govliquidation. com. To access items and make bids, people need to register. You can search for Fort Belvoir to find local items. Anyone can bid, as long as they have access to post, which is needed to be able to pick up items. There are currently 50 lots for sale, with more coming. If you want to see what MWR has in person, you can call to make an appointment for viewing, which is Monday. Golf carts, stereo equipment and other items are for sale. Each lot has several pictures and detailed descriptions of the item, Burnett said. The bidding period for a lot is three to four days and ends at 5 p.m. EST on the last day. When someone bids, others have 10 minutes to make another bid. Even if someone submits a bid at the last second, others have another 10 minutes to submit a higher bid to keep that bid alive. The bidding ends when no one places a new bid for 10 minutes. For more information about the auction or to schedule an appointment to view items, call Burnett at 703-805-3675.

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Officials broke ground for the Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, successor to DeWitt Army Community Hospital, in November 2007. FBCH began serving patients, with a transfer from DeWitt, Aug. 31, 2011.

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By Jennifer L. Brande Fort Belvoir Public Affairs Office Building 808, formerly known as DeWitt Army Community Hospital, opened in 1957 at a cost of $4.5 million dollars ($38,284.56 by 2015 numbers) and named after Brig. Gen. Wallace DeWitt Sr., a World War I and II surgeon. It was the second of nine hospitals planned by the Army during the building program after the Korean War. DeWitt was a 46-bed, Joint Commission-accredited facility and the only military inpatient facility in Northern Virginia. It was the center of the DeWitt Health Care Network, which featured the Andrew Rader Army Health Clinic at Fort Myer; Fort A.P. Hill; and the Family Health Centers of Woodbridge and Fairfax in Virginia. Due to Base Realignment and Closure of 2005, DeWitt

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DeWitt Army Community Hospital took on the responsibility of accepting half of the soonto-be-closed Walter Reed Army Medical Center medical services along with the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Md. DeWitt Hospital and its facilities were just not big enough to handle its new mission so the decision was made to create the new Fort Belvoir Community Hospital and close DeWitt. Building 808 now stands as a hollow shell, devoid of ceilings and walls as seen in the pictures. Since it became vacant, DeWitt has also been used as a tactical training site. Walls and windows have been broken and partially demolished to allow open air to enter and to allow equipment to be lifted into the building. The U.S. Army Center of Military History may remove certain items from the building for historic preservation.

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Some windows of DeWitt Army Community Hospital have already been removed as part of the building’s demolition. The hospital opened in June 1957 and closed in August 2011.

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EAP helps workers with health, wellness By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer

The Employee Assistance Program helps eligible workers maintain work-life balance when they are in need. “It’s very important that we practice good self-care,” said Katina Oates, EAP program coordinator. “Self-care is the main thing that a lot of people, when they are under stress, put on the back burner. So, sometimes, having someone they can talk to, like the EAP, helps refocus on self-care, help regain who they are and alleviate some of the stress.” EAP doesn’t help find employment, for that you’d have to go to Employment Readiness Program, but if you have life issues, at work or in your personal life, that are affecting your work performance, Oates said EAP offers solutions. “It could be someone looking for assistance with going through a marital separation, having parent-child discord, supervisor problems … anything (where) a person would be dealing with a lot of anxiety and a lot of stress,” she said. EAP helps people learn to manage stress and regain balance through techniques such as deep breathing, guided imagery and muscle relaxation, Oates said. The program helps people seek out clear solutions to help solve their problems. The program offers a nonbiased, neutral ear, she said. “We can drive our significant other or spouse up the wall and they may not give us the shoulder to cry on or the correct advice … and they get tired of it,” Oates said. “They tell you ‘Well, find another job,’ but that may not be a viable solution, especially in this day and age.” EAP offers short-term solutions, and those needing extended options will be referred. The EAP office is free and open to Department of Defense civilians, military retirees, family members and active-duty military family members only. For more information, or to make an appointment, call Oates at 703-806-5588.

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strategies. Go back to our door analogy … how much time, energy or even frustration would we eliminate if we found the key to unlock the door rather than busting it down? Now, think about your problems on a greater scale and how much effort is put in solving these problems. It would be nice to have all the answers in front of our faces. However, sometimes, we have to look under a rock. To learn more about skills and techniques to increase resilience and enhance performance, reach out to your local Comprehensive Soldier & Family Fitness, CSF2, Training Center.

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• Fort Belvoir Resilience Facebook page, www.facebook.com/fortbelvoir.resilience • Comprehensive Soldier & Family Fitness, www.csf2.army.mil • Matt Sawyer, CSF2 Training Center manager, matt.t.sawyer2. ctr@mail.mil • Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Tucker, CSF2 Program manager, Thomas.e.tucker8.mil@mail.mil • Kelly Burger, Army Community Service lead master resilience trainer “Got Balance Initiative,” kelly.g.burger.civ@mail.mil.

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two school buildings will have capacity for about 1,600 students. “This is going to be a great addition,” Connolly said. “This will allow kids and families to be reunited as a community on Belvoir.” Storck said it was a difficult time for the community when increased enrollment at Fort Belvoir Elementary School forced school officials to move some students to schools outside of the installation. “It was a very trying time for those families,” Storck said. “They are absolutely looking forward to the time when they can be back.” The groundbreaking took place on the edge of the construction site, where crews have already begun work on the new school. The new building and the renovations at the existing building, also under construction now, are slated to be complete by the start of the 2016-2017 school year. Lockard said it is an exciting time for the school district, and for the Belvoir community. “The excitement of a new school only adds to the strength of an already strong community,” he said. “It’ll be like kids in a candy story ooh-ing and ahh-ing as we literally see it coming out of the ground, so it

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Col. Michelle D. Mitchell, Garrison Commander, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir, speaks during the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Fort Belvoir Elementary School, Monday.

will be an exciting time.” Bulova and Hyland said that education and a strong partnership with the Belvoir community are important to Fairfax County school officials. “Our young people in Fairfax County are our number-one priority,” Bulova said.

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Belvoir Briefs Belvoir helps remove 500 pounds of expired drugs Fort Belvoir’s participation in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday netted more than 425 pounds of expired or unwanted prescription drugs. Additionally, more than 70 pounds was collected during Belvoir’s Retiree Appreciation Day in mid-September. Belvoir’s Directorate of Emergency Services led the effort and turned the drugs in to the Drug Enforcement Administration, but it was a team effort that included members from Fort Belvoir Community Hospital and Belvoir’s Army Substance Abuse Program.

Prostate Cancer Support Group A Prostate Cancer Support Group meets at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital on the second Thursday of every month. The next meeting is Oct. 8 from 1 to 2 and 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., in the hospital’s Urology Clinic, Sunrise Pavilion, second floor. Spouses and partners are invited. For more information, contact retired Col. Jane Hudak, 301-319-2918, jane.l.hudak.ctr@mail.mil.

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The Armed Services Blood Program’s mobile team had a Fort Belvoir blood drive at the USOMetro Warrior & Family Center and Col. Michelle D. Mitchell, U.S. Army Fort Belvoir Garrison commander, stopped by to donate. Hospital corpsman Matthew Brown draws Mitchell’s donation.

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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.

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.

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 ques-

tions on how to navigate through the process. Register by calling 703-8054590.

Financial Planning Day Oct. 14, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., ACS Bldg. 200 - 9800 Belvoir Road. Join the Financial Readiness Program for a free chance to meet with Certified Financial Planners and get your credit score evaluated and reviewed. There will also be workshops on The Thrift Savings Plan and the value of investing. For info, call 703-805-1833.

Welcome to Germany Oct. 14, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., ACS Bldg. 200, 9800 Belvoir Road, for people planning to PCS to Germany who want to learn about the culture and what’s needed before a move. FMI and registration, 703-805-3436.

Volunteer orientation Oct. 14, 10-11:30 a.m., ACS, Bldg. 200, 9800 Belvoir Road. Mandatory training for all registered Belvoir volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering or attending this orientation, call 703-805-4152 to register.

Sugar Loaf Mountain hike Oct. 17, depart from ODR, Bldg. 778. $10 per person for transportation. Hikers should bring water, dress for the weather and wear appropriate footgear. Register early. Trip must have at least eight people registered a week in advance to go. To reserve a seat, call 703-805-3081.

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interested and engaged in the sessions that focused on budgeting and their personal finances. “They understood there is a correlation between education and potential earnings, which have a direct effect on their future personal finances,” Drame said. This summer’s session of youth financial readiness classes was so successful that organizers hope to hold a similar program next summer and to expand the program to teach financial literacy curriculum throughout the school year, Drame said. “It was definitely a success,” she said. Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of articles about youth financial readiness.

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Hundreds of children in the Fort Belvoir community had a chance this summer to learn more about finances and money during a youth financial readiness program. The program, offered at the Markham School Age Center and Youth Center from July 7 through Aug. 21 was organized by Army Community Service’s Financial Readiness Program. Neale S. Godfrey, chairman and president of Children’s Financial Network, Inc. and author of 27 books on family and children’s finances, taught the program. The program aimed to teach financial literacy skills to youth ages 5 to 18 through a variety of hands-on and age-appropriate activities, said Erica Drame, Belvoir’s Financial Readiness Program manager. “It’s all about teaching the youth about money management and trying to teach them about money in a fun way,” Drame said. Financial literacy and money management are skills that children can learn at an early age and that will serve them well throughout their lives, Drame said. “The knowledge will equip youth with a skill that is key to making their dreams a reality and to bring reality to their dreams,” she said. The summer program aimed to teach all of the participants, from young children to older teens, through hands-on activities tailored to the needs of their age groups, Drame said.

For the younger children, the program included handson games and activities such as an “M&M Budget Game” taught by representatives from Belvoir Federal Credit Union. “The kids were able to have fun and learn through activities that engaged them,” Drame said. The children also enjoyed working with the financial workbooks and activity books that Godfrey wrote, Drame said. “During several sessions, the youth did not want to end their activity, because that meant they had to stop answering questions in their Green$treets: Kids & Money Activity Book,” she said. For the older age groups, the sessions focused more on discussion groups’ brainstorming sessions. Drame said the older teens were especially

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Pennsylvania resort hosts Belvoir chaplains’ family retreat Submitted by Chaplain Lt. Col. Eddie Kinley Jr. Deputy garrison chaplain White Sulphur Springs Resort and Conference Center sits on 1,000 acres in Pennsylvania and has more than 100 tree species. Traveling from Fort Belvoir, the drive takes about 2.5 hours, in moderate traffic. It was there, surrounded by mountains, acres of green grass and cattle, that the Fort Belvoir Garrison Chaplain’s Office sponsored its first community family retreat for 17 families and more than 30 children. The goal of the retreat was unique for one reason. Typically, the chapel offers single-Soldier or married-couple retreats. However, this event centered on building connectivity within the family – especially building communication skills between parents and children ages 7 to 17. This age group was targeted because it represents the most challenging years in children’s lives. The teaching model used is called Survival Skills for the Fam-

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Family members participate in the first family weekend retreat, sponsored by the Belvoir Garrison chaplains office, at a Pennsylvania resort. ily. The basic “Survival Skills for lish rules in the home and why parHealthy Families” is a 12-hour ents are in charge. Parents learned family wellness program presented the importance of children feeling to large groups of families and indi- part of the community and feeling viduals in a series of six, two-hour part of the family unit. Whether sessions. Each session is organized single or married, parents must around practical guidelines for carefully navigate through commuhealthy family interactions, which nication barriers common to many are demonstrated and then pracfamilies. Families also had time ticed with participants. to enjoy the resort’s recreational The ability to effectively communicate with our children during activities, including horseback ridtheir transitional years yields posi- ing; nature hikes; zip lining and tive results as they grow and de- bike riding. The family weekend retreat velop. However, an inability to effectively communicate can dampen ended Sunday with a worship serand hinder the emotional growth of vice conducted by chaplain Maj. Kennith Sharpe, the garrison famthe parent-child relationship. Families learned how to estab- ily life chaplain.

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DTRA triumphs at intramural swim meet By Rick Musselman Sports editor True to historic form, Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s male and female swimmers turned in excellent performances across the spectrum of events to best the U.S. Army Legal Services Agency, Fort Belvoir Community Hospital and the 249th Engineer Battalion and claim the 2015 intramural swim meet title — it’s ninth in as many years. Dominating the competition — which included individual medley, freestyle, breast stroke, back stroke, butterfly and relay — DTRA athletes very nearly clinched the Commander’s Cup title with outstanding performances in every division. Now needing only 10 points to retake the coveted trophy from 2014 Cup winner and rival FBCH, the perennial contender is poised to step once again into the winner’s circle if it can stay at the top of the field in the season-culminating cross country run scheduled for Monday. Nearly 200 athletes and spectators crowded the Benyaurd facility to witness the showdown between the “Big Three” and cheer their fellow Service members and civilian athletes on throughout the critical contest. DTRA, FBCH and USALSA took to the water loaded for bear, as the title was still within each unit’s reach.

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Timeout A conflict of principles By Rick Musselman Sports editor

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Defense Threat Reduction Agency's Clay Anderson powers down the lane during the men's 34-and-under 50-yard breaststroke portion of the 2015 intramural swim meet, Sept. 24 at Fort Belvoir's Benyaurd Indoor Pool. Going into the golf champion- own HQ after having triumphed in ship last month, there were 6 points this year’s formation run and securseparating 1st and 2nd place, and ing the runner-up trophies in Com2nd and 3rd place. DTRA was still batives, racquetball and tennis to holding a tenuous position at the top earn a total of 167 points. Determined to keep the steam of the rankings with a total of 179 points. But defending Commander’s building in the final stretch of the Cup champion, FBCH, was closing 2015 race, DTRA dominated the in with 173 points after claiming fairways and greens of Fort Belvoir the bowling championship, July 3. Golf Club’s Woodlawn Course, Aug. And USALSA, which surprised ev- 20 to win the golf trophy and firmly eryone in 2012 when it won the Cup cement its lead in the Commandits first year as a mission partner at er’s Cup rankings, now holding 211 Fort Belvoir, was, in no uncertain points to FBCH’s 198 (following a terms, showing its resolve to once 5th place golf finish) and USALSA’s See SWIMMING, Page B2 again take the trophy back to its

INSCOM downs 29th ID 36-19 in flag football By Rick Musselman Sports editor

The Intelligence and Security Command (3-1) kicked off a second-half offensive rally to overcome a tough 29th Infantry Division (1-1) and bank a 36-19, week-3 intramural flag football victory, Sept. 22 at North Post Field. From the opening snap, spectators knew they were in for a dynamic exhibition of high-energy football between of pair of evenly matched squads committed to taking the win and advancing in the early-season rankings. With the passing game the order of the day through both halves, the scoreboard stayed busy, as receivers continually raced down the turf and made the grabs in the end zone for a run of points. Only a late-game burst of fortunes for INSCOM’s offense, made possible by a no-let-up approach from its defensive personnel in the secondary, allowed the squad to stay ahead and claim the win. The 29th ID got off to a rough start when a promising advance into INSCOM territory, which included a pair of stellar pass plays between quarterback, Scott Fogarty; and wide receiver, Wendell Hollis; came to a screeching halt when INSCOM cornerback, Matthew Hall, intercepted a throw near the 25-yard line. But, the 29th ID See FOOTBALL, Page B3

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Intelligence and Security Command quarterback, Jesse Earls, breaks into open field during his team's intramural flag football match up against the 29th Infantry Division, Sept. 22 at North Post Field.

A most gratifying aspect of being the local sports guy for a military public affairs outlet is the fact that, unlike mainstream “hard news” journalists, I don’t have to write about or photograph ugly and controversial subjects. Indeed, as a “good-news” community-relations reporter, I never have to immerse myself in topics like felony assault, grand larceny, corporate corruption, crooked politics or rumors of scandal and international intrigue. And for that, as I’ve proclaimed before, I am eternally grateful. However, I recently found myself belaboring a column that I’d been somewhat professionally impelled to write but one that left me quite uneasy after I’d had some time to consider it. A few weeks ago, I hopped aboard the sensational bandwagon of sports writers who were dissecting the Washington Redskins’ announcement that Robert Griffin III had been officially replaced by Kirk Cousins as the starting quarterback — not just for the season opener, but for the entire year. The development gave us all a chance to re-evaluate RGIII’s previous performances, and when you took a good, hard look at his stats, it became pretty easy to throw around words like “inconsistent,” “accident prone,” “erratic,” and others that analysts (both professional and the armchair variety) had been overusing to describe a comparatively disappointing athlete. It’s true that RGIII has not exactly materialized as the superstar upon whom fans had placed the entire burden of bringing the Sons of Washington back to respectability. Between injuries, alleged locker room discontent, and ordinary bad luck, this vision of a new Promised Land quickly faded when he started stumbling. But, be that as it may, when the Redskins visited Pullen Field for the Salute to Play 60 event a couple of weeks ago, it didn’t take me long after Griffin emerged from the bus to realize that I just couldn’t play the role of the “mainstream sports writer” — the analytical type who places every emphasis on stats, results and the soulless politics of franchise owners who trade athletes like so many used cars. Indeed, the look on RGIII’s face that day (at least my perception of it) — a forced smile deeply influenced by underlying embarrassment and frustration — was all I needed to realize how tough it is for star athletes who are bought and sold as perfect in the pro sports world — and how tenuous every step must be, knowing that the slightest run of less-than-stellar performance can extinguish the spotlight as quickly as it appeared. Maybe I’m too empathetic to compete in the “big leagues” of sports writing, but I sleep pretty well at night.

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Post-level basketball team forming By Rick Musselman Sports editor With a new Washington Area Military Athletics Conference basketball season right around the corner, Belvoir athletes will have an opportunity to showcase their skills and aim at securing a slot on the installation’s elite Eagles team, when tryouts begin Monday, 7 p.m. at Graves Fitness Center. The Fort Belvoir Eagles Men’s Basketball Team is a perennial contender in the WAMAC and fields some of the area’s finest athletes each year. League coordinators are planning the 2015-16 season and coaches will have their eyes open through Oct. 15 for the best talent to represent the post in the dynamic league. WAMAC is the official athletics organization for Service members and civilians representing several area military installations from every service branch. The Fort Belvoir basketball teams — the Eagles and the Lady Eagles female organization — compete annually in match ups played Saturdays and Sundays throughout the winter. The WAMAC season concludes with a major double-elimination championship. During the tryout cycle, Herb Marshall, Eagles head coach, gives new and returning players a chance to demonstrate their abilities in an extensive array of drills that include threeman down-court passing; free throws; layups; mid-range and three-point jumpers and manto-man exercises; as well as grueling defensive maneuvers. Marshall, who began working as a head coach at Fort Myer 17 years ago and is in his seventh

Fort Belvoir Community Hospital's Mauricio Veronmoncayo gets focused before competing in the men’s 34-and-under 50-yard backstroke portion of the 2015 intramural swim meet, Sept. 24 at Fort Belvoir's Benyaurd Indoor Pool.

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From Page B1 194 (after bringing down a 3rd place golf result). With a first-place swim-meet finish now in the books, DTRA is leading the pack with a total of 243 points to USALSA’s 220 and FBCH’s 217. But despite its newly padded advantage, the cross country run carries more than sufficient points to propel either of its opponents into the winner’s circle should DTRA turn in a poor result. Of even more importance to DTRA’s campaign this season, there can be no doubt as to who the cross country favorite will be. USALSA fields

season at Fort Belvoir, said playing sports in the WAMAC is the highest achievement a military athlete can reach and, as such, every player who comes out each year has to show him they’ve got what it takes — and that includes veterans of the roster. “The returning guys have an edge, but they still have to show me they can do it. With new units and organizations in town, there are a lot of new athletes; there can always be a new guy who can perform as well or better,” he said. “I’m happy to see new players come out. Everybody’s a little edgy on that first tryout session but we get a lot of guys out there and they always look good.” Marshall added that he aims to carry at least 15 men on the roster to have enough personnel to build a cohesive team. “(We have to) understand that our mission is first getting a full team to practice on a consistent basis so we can work on the game plan and correct some of the deficiencies from previous games,” he said. “Practice also builds the synergy needed for military basketball at this level. You have to be prepared; it’s more than just a game at this level.” The Belvoir Eagles WAMAC basketball teams compete throughout the fall and early winter, with home games played at Wells Field House and Graves Fitness Center on North Post. For additional information about the Fort Belvoir Eagles sports organizations and the upcoming seasons, call Marshall at 703-798-0842; Coach William Barfield at 812-229-5738; or Fort Belvoir sports and fitness program coordinator, Richard Tatem, at 703-806-5589.

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Fort Belvoir Eagles forward, Jayson Bradshaw, plows inside for a score during his team's Washington Area Military Athletic Conference match up against the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Generals, Feb. 28 at Graves Fitness Center. Tryouts for the 2015-16 team begin Monday, 7 p.m. at Wells Field House.

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Fort Belvoir Community Hospital's Stephanie Paycheck competes in the women's 100-yard individual medley portion of the 2015 intramural swim meet, Sept. 24 at Fort Belvoir's Benyaurd Indoor Pool. some of the ablest runners on the installation, book back-to-back wins? Has USALSA decided having claimed back-to-back cross-country titles that it’s time to take back the Cup with a similar in 2013 and 2014, and consecutive formation- run performance to the one that shocked and inspired the whole sports program at Fort Belvoir in 2012? victories in 2012 and 2013. The narrow point difference between the Big However the culminating event plays out, the Three has, once again, set up a true clash of the 2015 Commander’s Cup season finale promises titans and the cross country is promising to pro- to unfold as a true race to the finish, with the cross vide sports fans across the installation with a country run standing as a critical competition that singularly thrilling culmination to a heated and carries enough reward points to seal the deal for any one of these titans. entertaining Cup season. For more information about Fort Belvoir’s inWill DTRA build on its narrow lead and take possession of an unprecedented fourth victory in tramural sports program, including event schedsix years? Will FBCH give its opponents a clear ules, call Geneva Martin, league coordinator, at demonstration of its will to keep the trophy and 703-806-5220.

20th Annual FREMONT FIELD

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Fort Belvoir Family and MWR hosts one of the most anticipated events of the year, Fort Belvoir's 20th Annual Oktoberfest at Fremont Field! Oktoberfest is a four-day festival, highlighting authentic German food, beverages, music and dancing! Enjoy an exciting carnival, the Volksmarch 10K Walk, vendor market and more! A funfilled weekend for the whole family!

Wristband is per person and is an unlimited day pass for carnival rides.

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Thursday, 1st Friday, 2nd Saturday, 3rd Sunday, 4th *

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$15 $25 $30 $20/ $15

6 - 10 pm 6 - Midnight Noon - Midnight Noon - 8 pm

Entertainment Schedule

Beer Tickets 3 Authentic German Beers On Tap!

THURSDAY, OCT 1

The Belvoir Enlisted Spouses Club hosts their Fall Bazaar & Bake Sale on Saturday, October 3rd - 4th.

Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm

Unlimited Rides Daily Pass

* Sunday is Military Appreciation Day Discounted Tickets Active Duty and Family members can get $10 OFF at ticket booth (bringing wristband to $15)

Fall Bazaar

At Specker Field House 1182 12th Street Fort Belvoir, VA 22060

Carnival Schedule & Pricing

If driving, please make sure to use a designated driver.

6 - 10 pm: Kings Park

This Oktoberfest features Paulaner Oktoberfest Marzen, Paulaner Hefe Weizen, Paulaner Wiesn and Miller Lite on tap.

FRIDAY, OCT 2

6 - 8 pm: German Army Field Band Hannover 8 - 10 pm: Alt-Washingtonia (Dance Group) 8 pm - Midnight: Alte Kameraden

SATURDAY, OCT 3

Noon - 4 pm: Kings Park 5 - 9 pm: Alt-Washingtonia (Dance Group) 6 - Midnight: Alte Kameraden

SUNDAY, OCT 4

10K Volksmarch Optional 5K; must be off trail by 5 pm. Lace up some comfortable shoes and find out why this is such a popular German pastime.

Noon - 4 pm: The Adlers 4 - 6 pm: U.S.Army Band, Down Range 6 pm - 8 pm: Bavarian CD

Saturday: 10 am - 2 pm Sunday: 10 am - 2 pm

PROHIBITED ITEMS: Backpacks, large bags, ice chests, coolers, bikes, pets, narcotics, camera bags larger than 1 cubic foot, roller blades, skates, skateboards, weapons, beverages (baby formula allowed), food (diabetic foods allowed). Political activity is prohibited. All bags are subject to search.

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Additionally, St. Pauli Non-Alcoholic beer, Red Wine and White Wine will be available.

Fest Food may include: Food is NOT free and while ATMs will be on-site, bringing cash is encouraged for all vendors.

Bavarian Pretzels Bratwurst Kartoffle Puffer Pommes Frites Latkes BBQ Pork Knackwurst German Potato Salad Sauerkraut Cole Slaw Potato Pancakes Chicken Tenders Fish & Chips Hamburger Cheese Burgers

Cheese Fries Funnel Cake Turkey Leg Chicken Wings Gyro with Lamb Beef Kabobs Chicken Kabobs Corn Dogs Roasted Almonds Smoothies Apple Strudel Lebkuchen Hearts Laugen Cheese Rolls And more!

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Beer Wine Non-Alcoholic Beer Pitcher of Beer Bottle of Wine

Price $5 $5 $5 $15 $25

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100% ID CHECK: All those who are purchasing and consuming alcoholic beverages MUST show a picture ID at the DD booth in between the beer lines prior to purchasing.

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Gates Visitors Entrance is Tulley Gate:

Thursday-Saturday before 9 p.m. all visitors must come in Tulley Gate. After 9 pm, all visitors must enter through Pence Gate.

Pence Gate: 24 hr Access JJ Kingman Gate: Available for exit until 12:30 am on Oct 3-4.

Lampert Gate will NOT be open for any incoming and exiting vehicle traffic during Oktoberfest 2015.

PLEASE NOTE: 100% ID Check - Visitors use Tulley Gate until 9 pm, use Pence Gate after 9 pm. PROHIBITED ITEMS: backpacks, large bags, ice chests, coolers, bikes, pets (service pets are an exception), narcotics, roller blades, skates, camera bags larger than 1 cubic foot, skateboards, weapons, beverages (baby formula allowed), food (diabetic foods allowed). Political activity is prohibited.All bags are subject to search. You must be 13 (with dependent ID) to enter Oktoberfest without a Parent/Guardian.

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October 1, 2015

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Intelligence and Security Command cornerback, Matthew Hall, picks off a 29th Infantry Division pass during an intramural flag football match, Sept. 22 at North Post Field.

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2016 Intramural Flag Football standings As of Sept. 28

1. 249th Engineer Battalion 2. Intelligence and Security Command 3. Fort Belvoir Community Hospital 4. U.S. Army Legal Services Agency 5. Defense Logistics Agency 6. 55th Ordnance Company (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) 7. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency 8. U.S. Coast Guard 9. Marine Detachment 10. Defense Threat Reduction Agency 11. 212th Military Police Detachment 12. 29th Infantry Division 13. 911th Engineer Company 14. Fort Belvoir Warrior Transition Battalion swarm of blitzing linebackers and fired a shot to the corner of the end zone where running back, Donte White, made the snag to extend the advantage to 28-13. Taking over with scarcely four minutes left, Atkinson got busy working the ball down the field with the short pass, connecting with Holley and Hollis for steady gains. On first and 10 near the 30, Atkinson found Fogarty wide open at the goal line and fired a precision pass over the advancing rushers for the TD, narrowing the deficit to 28-19. But, on INSCOM’s next possession, Earls opened the drive with a pair of quarterback keepers around the end that set up first and 10 on the 29th ID’s 40 yard line. Then the curtain came down on the

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29th ID’s hopes of pulling out a miracle finish when Earls evaded a massive blitz and tossed a short screen pass out to James who dodged a trio of flaggrab attempts and raced down the sideline for a 40-yard touchdown. Going for 2 with the conversion play, Earls gave the ball once again to James via a pitch outside and the quick-thinking receiver slipped across the goal line as the game clock ran out to secure a 36-19 victory and the second-place slot in the standings. 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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defense quickly recovered when cornerback, Jonathan Holley, returned the favor with a pick of his own, sprinting down the field and into the end zone for his team’s first score. Fogarty then punctuated the early effort with a sneak around the end for the conversion. The celebrations on the 29th ID bench would prove short-lived, however. Lightning-fast INSCOM quarterback, Jesse Earls, wasted no time building offensive momentum that resulted in back-to-back scores, including a surgical throw to tight end, Mike Rose, for 6 and a QB sweep for a second TD. Earls took care of both 2-point conversions himself, snaking his way through the defense and across the goal line for an additional 4 to establish a 16-7 advantage before the halftime break. Back in possession to kick off the second period, Earls once again staked his claim on the contest by dropping back on first down and connecting with tight end, Leroy Jackson, who charged down the sidelines and into the end zone for the score and a 22-7 lead. The 29th ID began to feel the heat when the expanding-deficit situation grew even more urgent when INSCOM inside linebacker, Chapman Canady, swatted down a pair of passes to bring up third-and-10. But quarterback, Tyjuan Atkinson, kept his focus tight and launched a massive shot to Holley who broke the plane for the 60-yard TD. Earls returned to the field determined to pad INSCOM’s shaky lead in spite of his opponents’ increasingly ferocious pass rush. Following a pair of completions to wide receivers, Robert Hughes and Dustin James, the agile QB advanced the ball to the 9 yard line via another quick burst up the middle. On first and goal, Earls once again scrambled free of a

Intelligence and Security Command tight end, Mike Rose, makes the grab in the end zone for 6 during his team's intramural flag football match up against the 29th Infantry Division, Sept. 22 at North Post Field.

October 1, 2015

Sports & Recreation Briefs This week Cosmic Bowling 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.

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Golf Club membership sale The Fort Belvoir Golf Club has begun a membership sale for all military personnel, Department of Defense affiliated employees, government employees, and the general public, including family and guests. Join now and get up to 25 percent off. New Green Fee Rates • E1-E5: $450 • E6-E9: $750 • O1-O3: $900 • W1-W3: $900 • W4-W5: $1,005 • O4-O10: $1,005 • DoD Gov/Civilian: $1,005 • General Public/Guest: $1,245 • Juniors (18 and younger): $300 For more information call the Golf Club at 703-806-5878.

Free golf lessons Friday Every Friday our Fort Belvoir Golf 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.

Upcoming

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.

Sugar Loaf Mountain Hike Oct. 17, departure from ODR, Building 778. Cost is $10 per person for transportation. For your safety, bring water, dress for the weather, and wear appropriate footgear. 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.

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.

Scuba Open Water Certification Open-water scuba certification classes are offered at Benyaurd Indoor Pool on Saturdays, 8-11 a.m. For more information, call Patriot Scuba at 703-781-4649. For more information on registrations, call Benyaurd Indoor Pool at 703-805-2620.

BodySpirit trainers needed BodySpirit, LLC, is seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, nationally certified, personal trainers to join the personal training staff at Fort Belvoir. Call Jennifer Beattie, 504-256-0896.

Fitness instructors needed Outdoor Recreation is offering

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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Fort Belvoir Service members and civilians prepare to start the women's 50-yard butterfly event during the 2015 intramural swim meet, Sept. 24 at Benyaurd Indoor Pool.

Rafting, kayak and canoe trips

Lifeguard Class

Taking their marks

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white water rafting, kayak and canoe guided trips. Prices vary according to the activity and request for rentals. Call 703-805-3081 to register or for more information

In Progress

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.

Stroller Walking Stroller walking is back. Come out

Certified fitness instructors are needed to teach classes at Fort Belvoir. Instructors for Pilates, indoor cycling and aqua are in particular demand. To inquire, contact Clare Neal at 703-403-6862.

Personal training 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 (PAR-Q), 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 (PAR-Q), 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 703-8053081.

Ladies’ Golf Association of Fort Belvoir Weekly Winners Ace Day (Low Net) Tournament, Sept. 24 – Woodlawn Course Ace of September: Ginger Poole, Net 66* Flight 1 — 5 players 1st Place: Rhu Black, Net 67 2nd Place: Pong Hunter, Net 69 3rd Place: Sarah Major, Net 71 Flight 2 — 5 players 1st Place: Suyong Hillstead, Net 66

2nd Place: Oksan Hite, Net 71 3rd Place: Gloria Orr, Net 73 Flight 3 — 5 players plus Ace 1st Place: June Page, Net 69 2nd Place: Margarita Ortman, Net 72 3rd Place: Margie Hundelt, Net 74 Flight 4 — 9 players 1st Place (tie): Carol Lucke, Net 66; and Boo

Oncale, Net 66 2nd Place (tie): Marcia Boynton, Net 67; Ruth Edstrom, Net 67; and Mary White, Net 67 * Winner of a 4-player scorecard playoff For more information about the LGAFB and upcoming tournaments call Carol Lucke, LGAFB publicity chair, 703-791-2466.