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Fort Belvoir celebrates the Army’s 242 years By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer June 14 marks the 242nd birthday of the creation of the U.S. Army, as well Flag Day. Fort Belvoir garrison marked the occasion with a celebration and cake-cutting, Wednesday, outside of garrison headquarters. Bill Rausch, executive director of “Got Your Six,” was guest speaker. Rausch is a former Army major with more than 10 years of military service. The focus of “Got Your Six” is to strengthen the resilience of Service members and reconnect communities. The term, ‘got your six’ represents having someone’s back – something he says is important for everyone across the U.S. Rausch grew up in a small Ohio town, where many of the residents and families were connected to the military, even if they didn’t serve themselves. “We knew the value of the military. We had family and friends who’d served,” he said. However, over time, and many years later, that connection to the military faded. The same culture of appreciating the military was no longer there, Rausch said. “So, it’s important for us as a community, as we celebrate the Army’s birthday, that we reconnect ourselves, not just to the Army, but to the country,” he said. “The fact of the matter is, we need each and every one of you in and out of uniform to continue to serve.” As he exited the Army, Rausch said he never really left the Army, considering it, and the people who were part of it, as his family. “When we think about celebrating the Army Birthday, it is really, truly important to realize that we are Soldiers for Life, and that it’s not only useful and hopeful for the country, but it’s benefi-
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Members of 1st Battalion, 3rd U.S. Infantry (The Old Guard) Color Guard present arms during Army Birthday ceremonies in front of garrison headquarters Wednesday. cial to ourselves and to our families to maintain a strong sense of purpose, a strong sense of duty and devotion.” Reconnecting civilians with the military community is one of the goals of “Got Your Six,” he said. Rausch recalled the Army birthdays he celebrated while deployed and it held a special meaning for him. “Today, we have men and women overseas fighting and winning our nation’s wars,” he said. Rausch recalled a recent comment by Jim Mattis, defense secretary, in which Mattis said there is no God-given right to victory. “He’s right. We don’t. We don’t wake up in the morning assured to be victorious in Baghdad, or Ramadi or anywhere in the mountains of Afghanistan, places in Syria – none of that is guaranteed. None of it,” Rausch said. “It’s guaranteed by our Soldiers. So, when we think about our Army’s birthday today, the Army’s birthday is your birthday. It’s my birthday. It’s our Soldier’s birthday. “And, actually, what we’re celebrating today, and from “Got Your Six’s” perspective, is we want to say thank you because you have our six and will continue to have our six in the future, because there is no God-given right to victory. We have to earn it. We have to train for it. We have to fight for it, and our blood and our sweat pays for it.”
Bill Rausch, executive director at “Got Your 6,” speaks to the audience at Belvoir’s Army Birthday ceremonies Wednesday in front of garrison headquarters.
Save the dates! All these events are open to everyone. Suicide Intervention training 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. June 21 Barden Education Center E-5 or above Milagros Frank, 703-805-5529 milagros.frank.civ@mail.mil
NCR Enlisted Dining In June 23 Belvoir’s Anderson Park $15 tickets, search Joint Enlisted Dining In On eventbrite.com
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Surrounding waters have excess bacteria, caused by waste By Directorate of Public Works ENRD, Stormwater Program Water quality of streams and rivers can be decreased, or “impaired,” because of the amount of a type of bacteria called Escherichia coli, commonly called E. coli, found in human and animal wastes. Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has determined that waterways surrounding Fort Belvoir, including Accotink, Pohick and Dogue creeks and the Potomac River, are impaired because the amount of bacteria found in these waterways, especially right after a storm, are higher than the Virginia bacteria water quality limit. In general, water quality limits for any pollutant are designed to protect animals living in the water and humans who may eat fish taken from waterways, or swim and/ or boat in waterways. There are two primary sources of E. coli at Belvoir: Pet and workinganimal waste and sanitary sewer overflows. Pet waste left to decay on the streets or in the grass and human waste from sanitary sewer overflows are washed into our storm drains when it rains and eventually ends up in the waterways. Storm drains everywhere on Belvoir, including in housing areas, discharge directly into streams, ponds, or rivers and eventually to the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay. Improper disposal of pet waste is not just a water-quality issue that impacts our recreational activities and wildlife living in the water; it is also a health issue. Pets, children who play outside, and adults who garden risk infection from the bacteria and parasites found in pet waste. Sanitary sewer overflows are caused by clogs in the sanitary sewer pipes which cause human waste to back up and come out of the manholes that may be near a storm drain. At Belvoir, fats, oils, greases and wipes, including baby wipes, cleaning wipes and cleaning
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A sanitary sewer overflow. pads like Swifter dusters, etc., are the main causes of clogs in the sanitary sewer pipes. Fortunately, there are some simple things you can do to help keep Fort Belvoir waterways clean and healthy for humans and aquatic animals. PET AND WORKING-ANIMAL WASTE DISPOSAL Bag it: Pick up pet or working animal waste using a plastic bag and throw away in one of the pet waste disposal cans in housing areas or at working animal facilities. If there’s not a disposal can nearby, throw the bag away in a trash can. Flush it: Pick up pet waste and flush only the waste, and not the bag, down the toilet. SANITARY SEWER OVERFLOW PREVENTION Living quarters; housing, barracks, hotels Fats, oils or greases should not
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be flushed down a toilet or poured down a sink. Rule of thumb: if it turns into a solid when it cools, it should be thrown away in the garbage. Used cooking oil that does not turn into a solid should be put in a container with a secure lid and the closed container should be thrown away in the trash. Only toilet paper should be flushed down the toilet. Some products marketed as “flushable” still cause clogs in sewer pipes, because they do not break down like toilet paper. Throw away wipes in the trash. COMMERCIAL FOOD-SERVICE ACTIVITIES For commercial food service activities on Belvoir that have grease traps, it is critical they are maintained and cleaned out properly. If not maintained properly, the grease traps are not effective, the grease goes down the sanitary sewer, can become a plug in the pipeline and
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cause the sewer to back up and overflow to the environment. REPORTING If you smell a strong odor of sewer or see a sanitary sewer overflow, often with murky water that smells like sewer and may have toilet paper and human waste, report to Directorate of Public Works, Environmental Division at 703-806-0137. For more information on whether it is safe to swim or boat in the Potomac River, the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin provides general guidelines https:// www.potomacriver.org/potomac-ba sin-facts/is-it-safe-to-swim/ on what to do to minimize the health risk of swimming in the Potomac River.
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AER campaign surpasses $100,000 goal By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer The annual Army Emergency Relief campaign ended on a high note for Fort Belvoir, which raised more than $164,000. Its original goal was $100,000. Toni Cuttino, Belvoir AER officer, said it was a combination of factors that saw the success in donations. “This, to me, was the most successful campaign in the three years I’ve been here,” she said. She thanked senior enlisted Soldiers and officers who played a key role in getting the donations. The kickoff event, held March 9, with guest speaker Daryl Newton, a retired first sergeant, also helped. Newton then spoke of how AER came to his aid after the deaths of two of his children who died 16 years apart. “His message really hit home,” Cuttino said. It was also the first time the event was live streamed, so those who couldn’t attend were able to watch the program from home or work. INSCOM, in the large organization category, donated $18,000. It is the biggest donation from any organization. Regional Health Com-
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mand, a small organization, and 1st Information Operations Command (Land), a medium-sized organization, donated more than $4,000 each. This year is AER’s 75th anniversary. The program provides emergency financial assistance to Soldiers and their families, via donations to the program, according to the AER website. Financial assistance comes as interest-free loans and grants and partial loans and grants. For information about AER and how to donate, visit www.aerhq.org. For information on the local AER, contact Toni Cuttino, 703-805-3130, toni.m.cuttino.civ@mail.mil.
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Battalion’s HHC welcomes new first sergeant By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer 1st Sgt. Tameka Garrett relinquished her position to 1st Sgt. LaToya Clay in a change of responsibility ceremony for Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Headquarters Battalion, U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Belvoir, June 9 at the garrison headquarters. “The position of first sergeant is the most important position an NCO will ever hold in the U.S. Army,” said garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Billie Jo Boersma. Boersma said first sergeants are the lifeblood of a company, playing an essential role as provider, disciplinarian and wise counselor. “If the NCO is the backbone of the Army, it’s been said that the first sergeant must be the heart and soul,” Boersma said. “No other enlisted person carries near the responsibilities and authority than that of a first sergeant. No other person in the company possesses the breadth, experience and professional knowledge and understanding. The first sergeant has to know everything.” During Garrett’s time as company first sergeant, Boersma said Garrett was always proud of her team, but they were equally proud of her. “You always focused on people,” Boersma said about Garrett. “Your job is people. Everyone was your business – you made sure of that – you dedicated your time and energy to
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ACE Suicide Prevention training Wednesday ACE represents Ask, Care, Escort and is the Army-approved model for suicide prevention and awareness training that any Soldier, leader, civilian, or family member can use. Training modules are on the Army Suicide Prevention Web site, www.preventsuicide. army.mil, which also includes suicide prevention training modules for everyone and for ACE-SI training, which represents Act, Care, Escort – Suicide Intervention. Commanders may select key personnel to serve as ACE trainers for their organizations. ACE–SI trainers are also selected by commanders, but ACE-SI trainers must be E-5 and above and are certified by attending training workshops conducted by the Suicide Prevention Program Manager. The personnel can be military or civilian and are qualified to conduct ACE–SI workshops. They are also ideally suited to conduct ACE training for their assigned organizations. Belvoir hosts an upcoming ACE-SI trainthe-trainer session from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Wed., June 21, in Barden Education Center’s Room 101. If you, someone you know or someone in your unit is an E-5 or above and are interested in attending, contact Milagros Frank, Suicide Prevention Program manager, 703-805-5529, milagros.frank.civ@mail.mil to register. Seating is limited.
their needs, to their health, to their morale, and to their welfare. You grew in strength, but you did that by strengthening your own people.” Garrett thanked those who mentored her, and her team for the support she had as first sergeant. “Thank you for never giving up on me and always supporting me,” she said, adding that headquarters battalion staff always stepped up to completing tasks without complaints. “Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication. Remember, I wouldn’t be successful without you,” she said, adding that battalion staff will continue to help Clay as their new first sergeant. “I know you will continue to support 1st. Sgt. Clay as you have done me, because you are standard-bearers. You are professionals. Some of you are non-commissioned officers, and some of you are striving to become noncommissioned officers.” Clay said she will continue to work diligently as the new first sergeant. “Thank you for your leadership you have provided to your company during your tenure,” Clay said about Garrett. “I truly appreciate your effort in ensuring a smooth transition for me and the unit. Your mentorship will not be forgotten and I truly wish you success in your future endeavors. I look forward to building off of the success that you have created.”
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Industry Day showcases Army SATCOM future By James Christophersen PM DCATS Public Affairs support On June 8, Col. Charles Stein, the project manager for Defense Communications and Army Transmission Systems, PM DCATS, hosted more than 140 industry partners and government stakeholders to discuss the Army’s future requirements for satellite communications, or SATCOM. The event bolstered relationships and provided a forum to discuss the expansive DCATS portfolio. “We’re a complicated, diverse portfolio; four product offices, more than 30 strategic satellite and terrestrial communications systems, and well over 100 projects. … So, that’s what makes it challenging,” Stein said. PM DCATS provides oversight for the Product Leads for Wideband Enterprise Satellite Systems, PL WESS; Defense-Wide Transmission Systems, PL DWTS; Land Mobile Radio, PL LMR; and the Technology Applications Office. Speakers addressed the very public effort underway by Gen. Mark Milley, Army chief of staff, to conduct an end-to-end review of the Army’s network. “The chief of staff of the Army has seen that we’re behind industry; we are doing things that are great, but could probably be better,” Stein said. “So, he’s looking for what’s the best way to get things done, so we’ve tried to say what we’re doing to affect the battlefield and protect the Soldier.” Photo by Clive Flores, PM DCATS
Col. Charles Stein, project manager for Defense Communications and Army Transmission Systems, addresses people who attended PM DCATS’ Industry Day last week in Thurman Auditorium.
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Continued from page A6 Participants repeatedly emphasized the need for a dialogue between industry and the government, especially seeking out areas where the government can learn from industry experience. Chris Green, PM DCATS deputy, discussed how the organization recognizes the need for belttightening and is looking to industry for lessons on how to improve. “We, in the military, kind of operate in stovepipes, whereas you in industry don’t, because you make hard decisions when you need to, to protect the bottom line,” Green said. “We’re likely to submit an RFI (request for information) to industry to ask your opinion; how do you solve your transport needs and, more importantly, how do you recommend we solve ours?” Col. Joel Babbitt, the Army’s product lead for Wideband Enterprise Satellite Systems, discussed his office’s efforts to upgrade Army SATCOM’s core infrastructure. “We also have strategic terminal systems. We are the hub (of Army SATCOM),” he said. Babbitt acknowledged the severity of the threat posed by SATCOM-jamming capabilities recently displayed by potential peer, and nearpeer, aggressors. “We’re very interested in antijam capabilities; if you have them, we’re interested in how we get that capability into current capabilities and how we build toward the next generation of capabilities,” said Babbitt. Babbitt also highlighted opportunities for industry to weigh in on the future of Army SATCOM through PL WESS’s Research, Development, Test and Evaluation efforts like SATCOM interference cancellation and wideband SATCOM diversity. “Overall, from a DoD perspective, RDT&E is how we grow the next group of efforts. If you want
Thurman Auditorium was filled for PM DCATS’ Industry Day last week. to know where WESS is looking for the future, what sort of new capabilities we want to bring in, don’t miss out on our little RDT&E efforts, which are what spawn our big efforts.” Lt. Col. Gus Muller, the Army’s product lead for Defense-Wide Transmission Systems, described upcoming contract actions for PL DWTS, which include satellite and terrestrial communications projects in the U.S., Japan, Korea and Germany; and support deployed Soldiers around the world. “PL DCATS is in the process of completing a business case analysis for future tech control facili-
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Sgt. Mulugeta Brtu, with the 29th Infantry Division Color Guard, participates in a ceremony honoring World War II veterans at the Franco-American memorial in Graignes, France, June 5. The ceremony commemorates the 73rd anniversary of D-Day, the largest multi-national amphibious landing and operational military airdrop in history, and highlights the U.S.’ steadfast commitment to European allies and partners. About 400 U.S. Service members from units in Europe and the U.S. participated in ceremonial D-Day events.
Spc. Carmen Cuestas, a Soldier with the 29th Infantry Division, participates in a ceremony honoring World War II veterans held at the Franco-American memorial in Graignes, France, June 5.
Soldiers of the 29th Infantry Division Color Guard participate in a ceremony honoring World War II veterans at the Franco-American memorial in Graignes, France, June 5. The ceremony commemorates the 73rd anniversary of D-Day, the largest multi-national, amphibious landing and operational military airdrop in history, and highlights the U.S.’ commitment to European Allies and partners. About 400 U.S. Service members from units in Europe and the U.S. participated in D-Day events from May 31 to June 7.
Soldiers of the 29th Infantry Division Color Guard participate in a ceremony honoring World War II veterans held at the Franco-American memorial in Graignes, France, June 5. The ceremony commemorates the 73rd anniversary of D-Day, the largest multi-national, amphibious landing and operational military airdrop in history.
Soldiers of the 29th Infantry Division Color Guard participate in a ceremony honoring World War II veterans held at the Franco-American memorial in Graignes, France, June 5.
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B Section FBCH claims soccer title in OT By Rick Musselman Sports Editor Undefeated Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, once again, redefined unit cohesion and dedication to its Commander’s Cup cause when the powerhouse squad downed 2015 champion Defense Logistics Agency 2-2 (FBCH won on penalty kicks, 5-4) in the 2017 intramural soccer championship final, June 8 at Fremont Field. For the fourth straight year, FBCH and DLA powered through the regular season in top form, using the precision ball handling capabilities and no-prisoners approach to defense that keeps both of these units at the top of the rankings all year. FBCH, the 2016 Commander’s Cup winner that’s always a major contender across the sports spectrum each year, came to Fremont with a roster full of talent and experience, commanding the top of the regular-season rankings with a 6-0-1 record. Having triumphed over U.S. Army Legal Services Agency in the quarterfinal round and taking down the 596th Signal Company in the semis, FBCH clearly had not only a second consecutive soccer championship trophy in its sights, but also back-to-back Cup titles.
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FBCH’s intramural soccer team poses for a photo with the FY17 championship trophy after downing DLA, June 8 at Fremont Field. DLA, having wrapped up its 2017 season with a solid 5-0-2 record, kept momentum at full steam heading into the tournament, taking a quarterfinal victory over U.S. Army System Performance Office and a critical semifinal win over perennial Cup contender, Defense Threat Reduction Agency. Having steadily moved forward in its intra-
mural campaigns during the last few years and securing a third-place finish in last year’s title race, DLA had clearly established its reputation, guaranteeing that Belvoir Hospital would need to bring its A-game to the turf for the final showdown.
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CYS Color Run draws record turnout By Rick Musselman Sports Editor
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Fort Belvoir youth runners competing in the 7-9 year old age division head into the first straightaway of the 2017 CYS Color Run.
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Hundreds of children in the Belvoir community got a chance to kick off summer in a colorful way when Child and Youth Services hosted the 3rd annual Color Run, Saturday at Outdoor Recreation in the Tompkins Basin area. The event, sponsored and coordinated by MWR and CYS’s sports and fitness program, included youth athletes ages 4 – 16 who took on a series of obstacles amid clouds of colored powder applied by volunteers stationed at each challenge. Participants were hardly recognizable after crossing the finish line as they were covered from head to toe with every shade in the rainbow. According to Jerry Arrington, CYS sports and fitness director, this year’s run drew more participants than the highly successful events in the last two years.
Everyone knows I’m nostalgic about the 1970s. As an elementary school student with little more to concern myself with than skateboards, baseball, BMX bikes and the community pool, there was a lot of extra room in my mind for coming up with all sorts of creative ways to have some fun. I stopped by my parents’ house last week and we talked about how kids today have immersed themselves in digital technology, their eyes perpetually glued to a smartphone screen, and how we thought they’re missing out on the more hands-on forms of entertainment we had back in the day. I’ve mentioned before how my friends and I could find quality diversion in a pile of old lumber or relic automotive parts dragged out of the weeds behind the shopping center, and I still maintain those activities had more value than playing video games on phones or engaging in protracted chats via text messages and cute little smiley-face emojis. If anything, those pedestrian activities taught me how to handle tools and apply rudimentary engineering to turn an old beach chair and lawn mower into something we could ride down the sidewalk. But then Mom reminded me of something my sister and I used to do some Saturday mornings—the “experiment.” We would set up in the kitchen with a giant yellow mixing bowl and Mom would let us mix up anything we could find in the cupboards. Everything from grape jelly and baking powder to ice cream syrup and corn flakes got thrown into the bowl, with the goal of making the nastiest concoction possible. Of course, our imaginations ultimately began to expand and more serious ingredients went into the projects—moth balls, varnish, shoe polish (and the shoe polish rag), a dollop of bleach and a splash of something I found under the sink in a clear green bottle. I don’t remember what this last liquid was, but I do remember the skull and crossbones on it and that it smelled like burning tires. Mom didn’t know about these later explorations and I can only imagine what they did to that mixing bowl. Who knows, we might have created the cure for some disease without even knowing—or maybe phosgene gas.
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The DLA intramural soccer squad poses for a photo with the runner-up trophy after taking on FBCH in the FY17 championship final, June 8 at Fremont Field.
FBCH veteran and former All Army athlete, Richard Pina, left, and DLA’s Carter Headley, vie for possession of the ball during the dynamic FY17 intramural soccer championship, June 8.
FBCH, continued from Page B1 From the opening kick, the FBCH offense, led by team captain and All Army veteran, Richard Pina; Jose Lopez; and Ayite Akpokli, realized it was staring down a revitalized DLA looking for a little payback after falling to the same opponent 5-0 in the 2016 final. Veteran DLA defenders, Mark Albright; Brian Witt; Chris Boeding; Nico Constantino; Carter Headley; and goal keeper, Jared Sladich; formed a nearly impenetrable security zone that limited FBCH to a single goal in the first period off the cleat of Lopez. On the opposite side of the ball, DLA’s ball handling capabilities challenged FBCH for the duration, with Headley and Boeding executing flawless passing precision down the length of the field. But, FBCH quickly adjusted to DLA’s growing vehemence and Lopez and Akpokli joined forces with Jesse Cardenas, Kevin Hernandez and Ryan Noriega out front to swarm DLA ball handlers with every approach, only allowing a single goal from Headley to slip past the gloves of FBCH goal keeper, Eyram Kekrebesi, before the half whistle brought the action to a halt. The second half unfolded as an encore performance of the defensive test of wills of the first. Both teams struggled to get the ball into the net for the duration. About four minutes in, FBCH’s Ignacio Avila exploited a fleeting vacancy in DLA’s defense and sent a blistering shot into the net for a lead-taking score. But DLA quickly answered back with a score by Boeding just outside the penalty box to, once again, tie the game. The stalemate continued right up to the final whistle, forcing a
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penalty-kick tie-breaker round that went the distance of five shots for each team. Capitalizing on DLA’s one missed kick early in the round, Pina stepped up and drilled one past Sladich’s fingertips and secured his team’s championship title. Justin Fitzgerald, Fort Belvoir intramural sports league coordinator and facilities manager; and Berry Patrick, Fort Belvoir MWR director, hosted an awards ceremony after the contest during which the champion and runner-up trophies were awarded to team captains and individual players received participation medals. For regular-season results and standings visit http://www.quicks cores.com/belvoirmwr. For more information about Fort Belvoir’s intramural sports program and the annual Commander’s Cup title race, call Justin Fitzgerald, 703806-5093. Athletes can also contact their respective unit representative for sign-up information and scheduling details.
DLA veteran Chris Boeding, right, disrupts FBCH’s Ayite Akpokli’s approach to the goal during the FY17 intramural soccer championship, June 8.
DLA veteran, Mark Albright, boots the ball downfield during his team’s FY17 intramural soccer championship showdown with FBCH.
FBCH’s Jose Lopez executes a rocketing penalty kick during the post-game tiebreaker round after the FY17 intramural soccer championship.
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Fort Belvoir runners competing in the 10-16 year old age division leave the starting line of the 2017 CYS Color Run, Saturday in Tompkins Basin.
Fort Belvoir children competing in the 4-6 year old age division negotiate the over-under obstacle during the 2017 CYS Color Run, Saturday.
Emma Unruh, 4, approaches the finish line of the 2017 CYS Color Run.
CYS Color Run, continued from Page B1 “We’re looking at more than 250 kids who came out for this today,” he said. “That’s definitely the biggest turnout we’ve had.” Special guests included Col. Angie Holbrook, Fort Belvoir Garrison commander; and Berry Patrick, Fort Belvoir MWR director, who joined Arrington; Julie Libert and Rashawd Pope, CYS sports and fitness assistant directors; and Aricka Vaughan, CYS sports and fitness specialist and Little League baseball director, to host the event. “I decided this morning to make a command decision and make this a 15-mile race instead of one . . . just kidding, one mile will do today,” Holbrook joked during her opening remarks. “The number-one thing is having fun today and let’s make sure we thank all the people behind the
scenes—the MWR staff who work hard to put these events together. I’m so grateful for our youth program here at Belvoir that promotes sports and physical fitness. The goal is to have fun, be safe, and not to see how fast you can go, but how much color you can get on your shirt.” Patrick joined Libert at the finish line and awarded participation medals to every race finisher. MWR provided snacks and drinks and race participants had a chance to enjoy some arts and crafts activities in the ODR pavilions after the run. For more information about sports and fitness opportunities on post, call Libert at 703-805-9138 or visit http://belvoir.armymwr.com/us/ belvoir/programs/youth.
Fort Belvoir youth runners competing in the 4-6 year old age division take on the balance beam obstacle during the 2017 CYS Color Fun Run.
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Marine Corps Team B third baseman, Eric Meadows, scoops up a grounder before stomping the bag for the forced out during his team’s intramural softball showdown with 3TB(X).
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3TB(X) designated hitter, Joe Legra, connects for a shot to deep center during his team’s intramural softball match up against Marine Corps Team B, June 6.
3TB(X) right centerfielder, Nathan Miller, heads for home during his team’s intramural softball match up against Marine Corps Team B.
Marine Corps team B shortstop, Patrick Boylan, fires over to first for the out during his team’s intramural softball showdown with 3TB(X).
3TB(X) downs Marines in softball nail-biter By Rick Musselman Sports Editor The 3rd Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) and Marine Corps Team B gave spectators a high-octane exhibition of athletic competition when the squads faced off in a late-season intramural softball barn burner, June 6 at Graves Field. Following up a scoring rally with a crowd-pleasing display of defensive precision in the final inning propelled 3TB(X) to a 14-9 victory. In spite of the massive amount of powerhitting ability both squads brought to the diamond, the lion’s share of the contest remained a low-scoring defensive battle. 3TB(X)’s command of the outfield, anchored by left centerfielder, Efren Cassiano, and right centerfielder, Nathan Miller, denied the Marines a string of base hits with catch after catch deep in the grass. Marine pitcher, Dave Pizana; shortstop, Patrick Boylan; and third baseman, Eric Meadows, managed to claim bags with some shots up the middle, but 3TB(X)’s determination and skill limited the Marines to a solitary run in the first inning. But 3TB(X) ran into similar difficulties once back in the dugout. Pizana overcame a sluggish start after walking his opponents’ first two batters and began delivering the goods with spot-on accuracy. 3TB(X) designated hitter, Joe Legra; pitcher, John MacKinney; first
baseman, Andrew Gurry; and power-hitting shortstop, Brett Sowell; claimed bases with some bloopers to shallow centerfield, but the in-fielding prowess of Meadows and Boylan shut down 3TB(X)’s early efforts in short order, allowing only two runs. The back-and-forth struggle to get some scoring momentum built continued for the bulk of the remaining frames. Following singles from Pizana and Marine catcher, David Hayes, and an ensuing 2-run RBI triple off the bat of Craig Dangel in the fifth, Marine Team B was out front 6-4. But, in the top of the sixth, 3TB(X) bats came alive. Joseph Pyles got things started with a single to left that Sowell, Gurry and MacKinney followed up with deep shots of their own to the outfield. Catcher, Justin Davidson, then stepped up and drilled a screamer to the left field fence that brought another 2 across. By the time the dust began to settle, 3TB(X) had taken a 9-6 lead. Determined to rebalance the scales in the bottom of the inning, the Marines narrowed the gap to 9-8 with a series of uncannily placed flies just beyond the infield. But 3TB(X)’s continued command of the field brought the effort to a close with a trio of fly grabs. The near constant three-up, three-down rhythm that characterized the contest earlier kept innings expiring rapidly, ultimately leaving enough time on the game clock to allow for
a seventh frame. With the Marines now nipping at their heels, 3TB(X) batters wasted no time building on the momentum begun in the previous exchange. A pair of singles and a two-run RBI double by Sowell ushered in another hit fest that nearly ran through the entire order, granting the squad a 14-8 advantage by the time the Marines could shut the operation down with a fly out to right and a pair of popup grabs from Boylan. The Marines kicked off a promising comeback with a trio of singles that brought 1 run in. But a fly-out to Cassiano and a pop-fly grab by MacKinney at the mound put the Marines up against the ropes. A single from Dangel kept hopes alive, but an ensuing grounder forced the final out at third and brought the game to a close. Final score: 3TB(X) 14, Marines Corps Team B 9. For regular-season results and standings visit http://www.quickscores.com/belvoirmwr. For more information about Fort Belvoir’s intramural sports program and the annual Commander’s Cup title race, call Justin Fitzgerald, 703-806-5093. Athletes can also contact their respective unit representative for sign-up information and scheduling details.
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Marine Corps Team B pitcher, Dave Pizana, drills one to deep left field during his team’s intramural softball showdown with 3TB(X), June 6.
3TB(X) outfielder, Joseph Pyles, charges to third base during his team’s intramural softball match up against Marine Corps Team B.
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Exchange and MWR Fun Run/Walk Take the challenge and participate in the Belvoir Exchange and MWR Run/Walk, Friday. The run will start at 8 a.m. in front of the Fort Belvoir Exchange. The top three finishers will receive Exchange gift cards and participants will receive a t-shirt, provided by the Exchange, while supplies last. After the run, participate in the AAFES Safety and Health Fair. The run is open to the local Fort Belvoir community. Register at Graves Fitness Center, the Body Shop, Kawamura Human Performance Center, or at the race site on the day of the event starting at 7:30 a.m. Registration is free. For more information call 703806-4430.
Upcoming Get Golf Ready clinics
The Fort Belvoir Golf Club offers group golf clinics for beginners that will cover everything needed to get started. Learn to play golf in a fun, casual environment. The cost for the clinic is $100 for five sessions. Clinics are either Tuesdays or Thursdays (2 separate groups) for five weeks. Start dates are July 11, July 13, Sept. 5, and Sept. 7. Call the Golf Shop at 703-806-5878 to register or for more information.
Tennis Clinics and Drop-in lessons The Fort Belvoir Sports and Fitness Program offer beginner, intermediate and advanced tennis clinics and single-hour drop-in lessons. Clinic start dates are July 11, Aug. 1, and Sept. 5. Clinics will consist of warm-up, technical, practical
active duty Service members, retirees, and dependents over the age of 18, DoD civilian employees, and contractors. Participants must register and pay at Graves Fitness Center or the Body Shop. For more information call 703-805-4430.
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DLA’s Carter Headley, left; teammate, Mark Albright, center; and FBCH’s Jose Lopez, take to the air to execute a header near the goal as DLA veteran, Brian Witt, awaits the fallout during the FY17 intramural soccer championship final, June 8 at Fremont Field. and sports conditioning segments. Beginner sessions will be from 5 – 6 p.m. and intermediate and advanced sessions will be 6 – 7 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, at either the Graves Fitness Center tennis courts, 2116 Abbott Road, or the tennis courts on Gunston and 14th St. Clinics last 3 weeks with 2 sessions a week (total of 6 sessions). The cost is $115. Drop-in lessons are one hour long and are available for beginner, intermediate or advanced levels. Drop-in lessons must be arranged by calling 703-806-4430. The cost for drop-in lessons is $35. Eligible patrons include all
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Walking across the USA is a 12 week program in which participants record their miles each day after using the treadmill, elliptical, bike, track or outdoor trail. The program runs through Aug. 27. Each participant will be given log-in sheets to track their progress. Miles will be posted at the Body Shop and Graves Fitness Center. In addition, a map of the USA will pinpoint locations and be updated every Monday. There are three categories: elliptical, bike, and walking (treadmill, track, or outdoor trail). The first-place finishers with the most miles in each category will win a Fitbit Flex. Eligible participants are military, DoD civilians, retirees, and family members. Register at the Body Shop, Graves Fitness Center or at Kawamura Human Performance Center. Call 703-806-3100 for more information.
Associate passes now available at the Golf Club
Fort Belvoir Golf Club offers the opportunity to become affiliated with the “Flagship Golf Facility” of the United States Army through the Associate Pass Holder program. It is a great way to get many of the benefits of being a member of a golf club, without the upfront costs involved. The annual fee of $120 includes no initiation fees, no food and beverage minimums, annual gate pass, priority tee times and participation in member events. For more information, call the Golf Club at 703-806-5878.
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MWR hosts travel, commuter show By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer The Fort Belvoir Travel and Commuter show combined vacation planning with smarter commuter options for the community, June 8, at the Fort Belvoir Community Center. Commuting vendors included Su-
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Rocio Terronez came to check out travel options for her family of six. “They always have great giveaways,” she said. “This base has amazing facilities and it’s so rich in family activities. So this is perfect for my family.” Terronez is looking for new adventures, having lived here for two years. She said you never know what new options there are. “We just bought a home, so we’re looking for things that are closer to do and to explore Virginia more,” she
said. The family loves to take vacations and is planning a long drive up the East Coast this summer. “We’re travelers, and we’ve got four boys so we’re always looking for fun and exciting things to do,” she said. If you are looking for travel options, visit Leisure Travel Services in the Fort Belvoir Community Center, 10300 Taylor Road or online at https://belvoir.armymwr.com/ programs/leisure-travel-services. For information about commuting options and resources, call Peggy Tadej, 703-642-4635.
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24 JUNE @ 7PM FRI & SAT@8AM - TRAINING FRI@7PM - JOY NIGHT HYLTON MEMORIAL CHAPEL EVENTS CENTER 14640 POTOMAC MILLS RD WOODBRIDGE, VA 22192
UCFI OFFICIAL DAY SAT@7PM (LIMITED TICKETS) SUN@10AM NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE MARINE CORPS HYLTON MEMORIAL CHAPEL EVENTS CENTER 18900 JEFFERSON DAVIS HWY 14640 POTOMAC MILLS RD TRIANGLE, VA 22172 WOODBRIDGE, VA 22192
*Military retirees under age 65 with TRICARE eligibility can enroll in the Plan. TRICARE is a registered trademark of the Department of Defense, Defense Health Agency. All rights reserved. Notice of Nondiscrimination: Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan (USFHP) complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. Foreign Language Assistance. Spanish: ATENCIÓN: si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 1-800-808-7347 (TTY: 1-800-201-7165). Chinese: 注意：如果您使用繁體中文， 您可以免費獲得語言援助服務。請致電1-800-808-7347 (TTY: 1-800-201-7165).
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Belvoir Briefs Exchange and MWR Fun Run/Walk
Take the challenge and participate in the Belvoir Exchange and MWR Run/Walk Friday. The run starts at 8 a.m. in front of the Belvoir Exchange. The top three finishers will get gift cards and participants will receive a T-shirt, while supplies last. The run is open to the local community. Register at Graves Fitness Center, The Body Shop, Kawamura Human Performance center, or at the race site on the day of the event starting at 7:30 a.m. Registration is free. FMI, 703-806-4430.
Father’s Day Brunch
Register for your FREE ridesharing match list with just one call or on our website. Your match list will be sent quickly by email, fax or regular mail, so you can begin to make your ridesharing arrangements. We can also provide you with information on starting a vanpool and benefits available to owner-operators. OmniMatch carpools and van pools originate from Prince William and the Manassas area with destinations throughout Northern Virginia, the District of Columbia and even Maryland. Call us for more information about Omni Match or visit us on the web at PRTCtransit.org.
The Fort Belvoir Officers’ Club invites families to bring the fathers in their lives to a brunch buffet from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday. The buffet includes a waffle station, omelets, roast beef, champagne and more. Brunch costs $26.95 for club members; $28.95 for non-members; $10.95 for children 6-12; free for children 5 and younger. Brunch is open to everyone and reservations are only needed for parties of 10 or more. FMI, O Club, 703-780-0930.
Army Warrant Officers
The Lord Fairfax Silver Chapter, U.S. Army Warrant Officers Association has its monthly chapter meeting at 4:30 p.m., Wednesday in the Fort Belvoir USO Warrior and Family Center, 5940 9th St.
Planners expect to have a lot to discuss at the meeting and ask everyone to be active in the chapter. All active, Reserve and retired warrant officers are invited and encouraged to attend. CW4 John Scott is chapter president, 703-806-0408.
Spouse Welcome Orientation
ACS invites spouses of all military, active duty, Guard, Reservists and civilians who are new to the installation to a Spouse Welcome Orientation from 9 a.m. to noon June 22 at the SFAC, 5965 9th St. The event is also ideal for spouses who want to learn more about the community and what it offers. The orientation will include presentations from community partners, including the commissary, civilian personnel, Belvoir Hospital, CYS and more. Onsite childcare is available, with registration available by calling 703-805-1795 or 3436 or via email to fbrelocation@gmail. com. FMI, ACS, 703-805-3436.
Enlisted? From ANY branch?
Belvoir hosts a 2017 National Capital Region Enlisted Combat Dining In, June 23 at Belvoir’s Anderson Park. All enlisted Service members from MDW are welcome. Tickets are $15 and are available by searching 2017 Joint Enlisted Combat Dining In on www.eventbrite.com.
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4 BR, 3 1/2 BA, 2 car gar. Wash/dry, open concept, huge deck backs to woods. One mile from Fort Belvoir at InletlCove subdivision. $3050/mo. Avail. July 10 703-310-4386
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Groundsman, Climber, Sales man, Crew Leader Experience preferred. Must have valid drivers license. CDL a plus! Full-time position. Health/dental insurance available. Drug free environment. Call our office for an interview.
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Are you honest, hardworking and loyal? Busy Falls Church accounting and bookkeeping firm is looking for the right person to join our team. If you are good with numbers and love to balance your checkbook, we’ll train you! You’ll have flexibility to create a schedule that works for you. We expect you to work 25-30 hours a week, 5 days a week, in our office during regular business hours. Work 9-2, 10-3 or 12–5; it’s up to you. The ideal candidate will have significant computer experience, excellent communication and customer service skills and two years experience in a finance or mathmatical field. Excel, QuickBooks or payroll experience a plus. Excellent opportunity for a Mom looking to go back to work. No students or contractors, please. EOE. If you’re interested, please call:
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Join Our Team!
Do you enjoy helping local businesses market their services? Are you a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment? The Sun Gazette Newspapers/ InsideNoVa.com/ Washington Family Magazine is hiring outside account executives to build and manage advertising campaigns for local businesses.
Outside Account Executive:
Based in Falls Church with work from home options, this rep will sell print and digital advertising to local businesses. You’ll be given a book of business but will be expected to build that territory. The ideal candidate will have some business-to-business sales experience, but it does not necessarily have to be in the media industry. More critical skills are a willingness to call on new businesses and an ability to make persuasive presentations. Position is full time and offers a suite of benefits, including medical insurance, a 401(k) and paid time off.
To apply, send resume and brief cover letter to bpotter@Insidenova.com
Account Executive for Washington FAMILY: Washington FAMILY is the largest parenting magazine in the DMV. We’ve been the go-to resource for area parents, for over 20 years, through our monthly print publication, our web site, eNewsletters, eBlasts, Mom Reviews, social media, family-friendly events, and much more. We are looking for a motivated media Account Executive, with a minimum of two (2) years of sales and marketing experience, to help local businesses grow. Be part of our seasoned sales team! Washington FAMILY offers: •Flexible Part-time Hours: Make your own schedule and work from home. •Generous commission plan with opportunity for bonuses. (This is a commission only position.) •Opportunity to sell into other Northern Virginia Media Services publications and web sites.
Please submit cover letter and resume to switaschek@thefamilymagazine.com Northern Virginia Media Services publishes four local weekly newspapers, in Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William and Stafford counties; two military base newspapers, at Fort Belvoir and Marine Corps Base Quantico; Washington FAMILY Magazine, and the region’s leading news website, InsideNoVa.com. Our newspapers reach 130,000 households a week, and InsideNoVa has more than 400,000 unique visitors a month.
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