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212th Military Police Detachment welcomes new commander By Amanda Stewart Staff writer
With a Fort Belvoir police car parked near the stage and a Fort Belvoir Fire and Emergency Services ladder truck displaying a large American flag nearby, the 212th Military Police Detachment officially welcomed a new leader Friday at a change of command ceremony at the Fort Belvoir amphitheater. Incoming commander Capt. Jerell E. Singleton took command of the detachment from outgoing commander Capt. Trent M. Dow at the ceremony. Under Dow’s command, in addition to working “to support and defend all of us who live and work here at Fort Belvoir,” the 212th Military Police Detachment provided support to several other missions in the Military District of Washington, said Lt. Col Phillip V. Lenz, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir, Headquarters Battalion commander, who presided over the ceremony. “During Capt. Dow’s tenure, he and his Soldiers supported multiple See 212TH, Page A7
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American Water plans to demolish the old water tank near the 15th Street playground, beginning today. Surrounding roads, the playground and the Skate Park will be closed until demolition is finished.
Amphitheater events
MWR hosts its Family Fun Fridays series monthly at the Fort Belvoir amphitheater, at the intersection of Gunston and Abbot roads. The first event, a concert by Elvis tribute artist Lionel Ward is 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Friday. The next events in the series are a screening of the movie Pan July 15; and a concert by Traitors N’ Thieves Aug. 19. All events start at 6:30 p.m. Bring lawn chairs and blankets to these free events, which also include children’s activities and food trucks selling. For more information, call 703805-3417.
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Capt. Jerell Singleton, right, accepts the guidon as the incoming commander of 212th Military Police Detachment from Lt. Col. Phillip Lenz, Fort Belvoir Headquarters Battalion commander, during the Friday ceremony.
HHC holds change of command ceremony
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ACS Family Advocacy Program hosts a TransPARENTING seminar that offers separated parents tools and information to help the family move through the tough periods of significant change associated with divorce. The seminar is from noon to 4 p.m. June 30 at ACS, Bldg. 200, 9800 Belvoir Road. Contact FAP at 703-805-3980 or 703-05-2693 to register and for more information.
By Amanda Stewart Staff writer Capt. Joshua J. Krause relinquished command of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Belvoir to Capt. Taylor J. Durling at a change of command ceremony Monday in Wood Theater. Lt. Col Phillip V. Lenz, Headquarters Battalion commander, presided over the ceremony and spoke about the wide range of responsibilities HHC has on the installation. “They are dedicated professionals who strive for excellence, regardless of the task,” Lenz said. He listed the sum of the company’s accomplishments during Krause’s command by the numbers: Two Army Safety Excellence Streamers awarded in two consecutive years; two APFT Excellence streamers awarded in two years; one installation Solider of the year; four IMCOM heroes of the week; more than 800 hours of volunteer service; and too many positive “ICE comments, complimentary emails and laudatory phone calls” to count, Lenz said. Lenz said much of the company’s success is due to Krause’s leadership. “Josh is the epitome of a professional - confident, ar-
The Army Finance Offices at forts Belvoir and Myer, and the Pentagon, close June 24 at 11 a.m. for the organization’s summer picnic.
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HHC incoming commander Capt. Taylor Durling speaks at a change of command ceremony, Monday, at Wood Theater. ticulate, and unflappable under pressure. Even more impressive is his impeccable character and compassion for Soldiers,” Lenz said. Lenz also thanked Krause’s wife, Lynsey for her contributions through her work with the battalion family readiness group. In his remarks, punctuated by jokes that drew chuckles from the audience, Krause said he learned a lot during his 26 months in command, and thanked his leadership, his team and his family for their support. See HHC, Page A10
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The Fort Belvoir Golf Club offers golf clinics for beginners that cover everything needed to get started. Sessions are weekly for five weeks and cover putting, chipping, pitching, full swing, and etiquette. Hour-long, Tuesday-Thursday clinic start dates are July 12 and Sept. 6. Start times for the Tuesday and Thursday sessions is 6 p.m. and on Wednesdays there are 5 and 6 p.m. sessions available. Contact the Golf Club, 703-806-5878 for more information.
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Hooah! DLA headquarters celebrates Army’s 241st birthday By Chris Erbe Defense Logistics Agency A standing-room only audience at DLA’s McNamara Headquarters Complex on Fort Belvoir displayed unabashed pride of service in celebrating the birth of the U.S. Army — still rolling along after 241 years. Defense Logistics Agency director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch hosted the ceremony June 9, which featured re-enactors in period uniforms, a cake-cutting and a performance by the U.S. Army Silent Drill Team. Members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment Color Guard, known as the “Old Guard,” presented the colors while “Pershing’s Own” U.S. Army Band vocalist Master Sgt. Antonio Giuliano performed the national anthem. After noting that he served in the Army early in his career, Air Force chaplain Maj. Corwin Smith delivered the invocation. Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins, director, Force Development Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, delivered the keynote address. Referring to today’s Soldiers, Wins said, “They are volunteers — all of them — and our country has placed the security of our nation on their shoulders, time and time again. They are men and women who believe in the power of our nation’s ideals and aspirations. They personify the Army ideals of loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage.” Wins also took time to thank DLA employees for their support for the military. “The legacy of supporting our first Soldiers is evident today, as DLA supports the warfighter through-
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Members of the U.S. Army Silent Drill Team spin bayonet-tipped Springfield M1903 rifles in DLA’s celebration of the Army’s 241st Birthday at McNamara Headquarters Complex, June 9. out the globe. So, thank you for all Time,” which featured nine Soldiers singing the Army Song. you do and for you being a part of dressed in period Army uniforms The ceremony ended with the this rich and proud legacy,” he said. from the Revolutionary War to the U.S. Army Silent Drill Team per“You are the engine that keeps the present. forming complex march maneuvers Army working, day in and day out. Wins, along with Col. Brad Hil- while carrying, spinning and throwYour commitment to excellence and dabrand and Capt. Zach Palko, ing their bayonet-tipped Springfield steadfast support to our Soldiers cut the cake with a ceremonial M1903 rifles. and their families is vital for their sword. As is tradition, Hildabrand Throughout the ceremony, the operation and success.” and Palko were chosen because calls of “Hooah!” in the room showed At the end of the keynote speech, they were the oldest and youngest that enthusiasm for the Army is master of ceremonies Maj. Jer- Soldiers at the ceremony, respec- alive and well at McNamara Heademiah Hull performed an inspira- tively. quarters Complex. The official Army tional reading called “Moments in Giuliano then led the audience in birthday is June 14, 1775.
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USALSA has several divisions within its organization, including civil law litigation and Brig. Gen. Paul Wilmilitary justice, such as son will soon head to the Army Court of Crimthe Judge Advocate inal Appeals. The orgaGeneral’s Legal Center nization has about 500 and School in Charlotpersonnel worldwide. tesville, Va., as its com“I’m honored to have mander. Currently, he been permitted to serve is the commander of the alongside them. We rouU.S. Army Legal Sertinely say that the Levices Agency. His change gal Center and School of command ceremony is in Charlottesville is the Brig. Gen. Paul Wilson 2 p.m., Wednesday. home of our regiment “Having the opportunity to rejoin and it is,” Wilson said. “But, I tell that community will be great. It’s a my people here (at USALSA) that great mission,” he said, adding that we are the heartbeat of the regiCharlottesville is a wonderful town. ment. The work of the JAG Corps, Thirty years ago, Wilson attended much of it gets done within these the law school at the University of walls by the people who are here. It Virginia. really is just a phenomenally dediHowever, he will miss those he cated group of professionals and I worked with at USALSA, he said. will miss them.” “This command is a high-performWilson called Fort Belvoir a ing, high-functioning organization world-class installation that prothat’s just filled with talented pro- vided USALSA a lot of support. fessionals,” Wilson said. “It doesn’t “Anytime we’ve asked for help matter if it’s someone in uniform, with something, the installation a civilian attorney, a paralegal, an has been quick to respond with asNCO – the command punches above sistance,” he said. “We used to be in its weight. It does the Army’s litiga- leased space in Boston, and, once tion and does it extraordinarily well. we built the building and moved in, So, leaving behind the relationships it felt like we’re coming home. It’s that I’ve created – I’ll miss coming to wonderful to come to work on an work with these folks.” Army installation every day.”
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From Page A1 presidential security missions on Fort Belvoir; a visit to Fort Belvoir by the first lady and Prince Harry; a State of the Union address; a Papal visit to the Washington, D.C. area; a nuclear security summit and a number of missions I can’t even discuss in this forum,” Lenz said. “Most of these missions occur on the weekends, or after what many of us would consider normal duty hours. They come with the territory, so to speak, and the Soldiers of the 212th perform these missions with the same pride and professionalism they bring to the law enforcement missions on Fort Belvoir.” Lenz praised Dow for the detachment’s achievements under his leadership, including being awarded the Army Safety Excellence streamer for two consecutive years; achieving and maintaining the Army Physical Fitness Excellence streamer; and contributing many hours of volunteer service in the community and forming partnerships with Fairfax County Police, Virginia State Police and other local law enforcement agencies for training efforts. “Trent, as you leave command, you should be rightfully proud of the trained, disciplined and cohesive team that will continue to set and maintain high standards, long after you are gone,” Lenz said. In his remarks, Dow thanked his wife; Lenz; Col. Michelle Mitchell, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir commander; and the partners he has worked with on and off the installation for their support. “Command of the 212th Military Police Detachment here on Fort Belvoir has been the greatest experience of my Army career,” Dow said. Dow also thanked the detachment members for their support and for their work and accomplishments. “Every day, the members of the 212th go out in the Fort Belvoir community and do what they do best. Not for awards or evaluations, but because that is who you are,” Dow said. “I am proud of you today and I always will be.” Lenz also welcomed Singleton, who comes to Belvoir after recently graduating from the Military Police Captain’s Course in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. “Capt. Singleton is an experienced Soldier,” Lenz said. “We look forward to the energy, enthusiasm and new ideas you bring to the team.” Singleton said she looks forward to leading the detachment. “All of you will get everything I am as a leader and as a Soldier,” she said. Lenz said he wanted to give Singleton the same advice he gave to Dow when he assumed command of the detachment: “Continue to set and maintain high standards, develop and empower your noncommissioned officers, take care of your Soldiers, and enjoy the ride.”
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Six living historians show uniforms worn by Soldiers over the past four centuries Tuesday, during the Army Birthday ceremony.
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Fort Belvoir concluded its Army Birthday celebration Tuesday, with cake cutting by Col. Michelle Mitchell, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir commander, far left; Spc. Mark Nobleza, Soldier of the Year; Brig. Gen. Brian Cummings, PEO Soldier project executive officer; Staff Sgt. Andre Washington, NCO of the Year; and Command Sgt. Maj. Scott Guillory, Fort Belvoir garrison.
Belvoir celebrates Army Birthday By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer
Brig. Gen. Brian Cummings, project executive officer for PEO Soldier, spoke Tuesday at Fort Belvoir's Army Birthday celebration about the U.S. Army legacy. This year is the Army's 241st birthday.
Fort Belvoir celebrated the Army’s Birthday Tuesday in front of Garrison Headquarters. June 14 marks the U.S. Army’s 241st birthday, alongside Flag Day, which celebrates the 240th anniversary of the American flag. “It marks the American colonies’ decision to raise an Army to defend what became our inalienable rights – life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness,” said Brig. Gen. Brian Cummings, project executive officer for PEO Soldier, and event guest speaker. The Second Continental Congress authorized an Army, which started with the New England militia groups and soon included a militia from New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia, Cummings said. George Washington became the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army. “He led a poorly trained and barely equipped force against the most powerful and experienced military in the world,” Cummings said. “Throughout our six-year battle for freedom, especially in the early years, there were frequent defeats and alltoo-rare victories. But, the upstarts of this
early Army demonstrated what the right leaders, the right training and a commitment to selfless service can achieve – culminating with the British surrender at Yorktown in 1781.” The ceremony included a Soldier’s historical timeline of the Army presented by Gus Person, Fort Belvoir volunteer installation historian. “Since the birth of our Army … Soldiers have defended freedom and fought on the behalf of the American people all over the world,” Person said. Six living historians portrayed Soldiers since the Army’s conception, he said. Many wore authentic reproductions, except for the boots, from the eras they represented. “(They) represent four centuries of service to the nation,” Person said. “They portray Soldiers in campaign in full marching or combat order.” Today, the Army is one of the most integrated and diverse institutions in American history, Cummings said. “Today’s Army stands ready to continue a proud tradition of defending our nation by preventing conflict through credible deterrence and power project,” he said. There are more than 185,000 Soldiers serving in more than 140 countries, Cummings said.
A Fort Belvoir Community Hospital Soldier, forefront, represents today's modern Soldier during a historical timeline presentation narrated by Gus Person, Fort Belvoir volunteer installation historian. “Your Army has answered the call of ward to the future. I’m personally glad to Rylea said, referring to her grandfather, duty for 241 years,” he said. “It’s history, know that the Army – America’s Army, as she almost finished a piece of birthday even older than the founding of our nation. your Army – will be there to defend our cake. “We moved here in February from I ask that you join me in celebrating this nation wherever and whenever called.” Phyllis Mitchell, a new Belvoir resi- Minnesota and enjoyed this celebration,” milestone and take the time to reflect on what the Army means to America, from its dent, attended the birthday party with her Mitchell said. “The best part was the living timeline of Soldiers. It was awesome to see humble beginnings, through past conflicts nearly 7-year-old granddaughter, Rylea. to the mighty force it is today, and look for“PaPa is in the Army National Guard,” … all the flags … it’s a gorgeous day.”
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FBCH crowns perfect season with 5-0 title win over DLA By Rick Musselman Sports editor
Undefeated Fort Belvoir Community Hospital redefined unit cohesion and raw hunger when the powerhouse squad downed defending champion Defense Logistics Agency 5-0 in the 2016 intramural soccer championship final, June 8 at Fremont Field. For the third straight year, FBCH and DLA powered through the regular season in top form, utilizing 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 long. DLA, having wrapped up its 2016 season with a solid 6-2 record, kept momentum at full steam heading into the tournament, taking a quarterfinal shutout victory over former Commander’s Cup champion U.S. Army Legal Services Agency, June 6, and a critical semifinal win over the U.S. Army System Performance Office, June 7. The unit was also riding the crest of a sweeping intramural tennis tournament victory only a See SOCCER, Page B3
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A triumphant FBCH squad poses for a photo after claiming the 2016 intramural soccer championship title with a 5-0 victory over defending champion DLA, June 8 at Fremont Field.
FBCH claims 2016 Formation Run title By Rick Musselman Sports editor Fort Belvoir Community Hospital fortified its run for the 2016 Commander’s Cup title by winning the 2016 intramural Formation Run champion trophy, Friday at Pullen Track — two days after the unit claimed the intramural soccer trophy with a 5 – 0 sweep over Defense Logistics Agency, June 8 at Pullen Track. Along with FBCH, teams representing Defense Threat Reduction Agency; the 249th Engineer Battalion; the 911th Engineer Company – Technical Rescue; DLA, and defending champion U.S. Army Legal Services Agency, competed in the event focusing on the Army’s Ready and Resilient creed. Runners started and finished the race at the track, covering 4.8 miles. “Winners are determined by how many finishers are in formation when each unit crosses the finish line, not necessarily the fastest time,” said Sheila Edwards, Fort Belvoir sports director, of the race format. “Each unit, first through fourth place, receives a monetary award for the unit funds.” According to event organizers, the annual race is intended to bring Soldiers together in athletic competition to build unit cohesion and establish a sense of camaraderie. “These units run in formation every day and what we’re trying to do with this is get them together and
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Fort Belvoir Community Hospital runners approach the finish line of the 2016 intramural Formation Run to claim the first-place title with a time of 41:23, Friday at Pullen Field. let them run just for fun and also to earn Commander’s Cup points,” said Geneva Martin, Fort Belvoir intramural sports coordinator. USAG Fort Belvoir Commander, Col. Michelle Mitchell, hosted the event with Command Sgt. Maj. Scott See FORMATION, Page B4
Timeout Guidance from the cosmos
By Rick Musselman Sports editor
For the last 10 years or so, I’ve been locked in this frustrating, back-and-forth struggle trying to commit to buying a motorcycle. I grew up riding dirt bikes and even though I kind of drifted out of it when I went to college, I’ve never forgotten the thrill of mastering a high-horsepower machine and the exhilarating sense of freedom a two-wheeler can bring on a crisp, clear morning. Always believing the same brand of fun would translate well from the mud to the pavement, I’ve had this constant urge to get a touring street bike and do a little weekend traveling. The problem is that within 24 hours of making my final decision, looking over finances and planning what to pack in the trunk case, somebody invariably comes on the radio and delivers a breaking news story about a motorcycle accident “earlier this morning, with rescue vehicles on the scene.” The moment the story ends and the station breaks to a commercial about big data analytics or seasonal plaque psoriasis, all my big dreams burst into dust and I cool off completely on the idea. I swear, it’s like these coincidences are being delivered from somewhere on high and I’m just not meant to own a motorcycle. This past week, with the weather finally breaking to reveal blue skies and warm temperatures, the cycle bug struck again and I spent my days thinking about a BMW 650 bike I happened across online. It was surprisingly affordable for the brand, perfect ride height for me and had lots of room for upgrades. But then, one night over the weekend, I heard from a friend that a guy we went to high school with had gotten into an accident on his Harley and was now in the hospital with all variety of broken bones. Thankfully, his prognosis is good, but once again I sensed that eerie shift in my own thinking, except this time, it occurred to me that something might actually be trying to protect me instead of simply getting its jollies insulting my abilities. Wherever it’s coming from, I’m finally convinced. Besides, it probably costs a fortune to get these bikes fixed.
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Fort Belvoir children leave the starting line of the Armed Forces Kid’s Run half-mile race, Saturday at Pullen Field.
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Belvoir youth celebrate Armed Forces Day with annual Kid’s Run
By Rick Musselman Sports editor More than 60 members of Fort Belvoir’s youth community, and nearly as many parents, came out to Pullen Track, Saturday to compete in the 14th annual Armed Forces Kid’s Run. The event, sponsored by Belvoir’s Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation and Child, Youth and School Services, provides military children a chance to compete in a variety of distance runs in different age groups, to celebrate Armed Forces Day, the annual holiday established by President Harry S. Truman in 1949 for U.S. See more citizens to thank U.S. military photos, members for their patriotic serPage B6 vice in support of the country. Jerry Arrington, CYSS sports and fitness director, and Julie Libert, assistant director, coordinated the Kid’s Run with help from volunteer fitness program specialists and parents. Arrington said the Armed Forces Kids Run is a popular event aimed at getting more children actively involved in competition and to provide an alternative athletic activity for youth who choose not to participate in the installation’s organized team sports. “We’ve been doing this for years at Belvoir; it’s one of the fitness programs we have to try to get kids involved in running,” Arrington said. “Not all kids play team sports, which are very competitive, so, this is an opportunity for those kids who are not comfortable with playing on a team. This event is usually in May every year to celebrate Armed Forces Day but we had to push
Top finishers 5-6 Year Old Division – ½ Mile Run 1st place: Christian Dugan, 4:06 2nd place: Addison Tauch, 4:10 7-8 Year Old Division – 1 Mile Run 1st place: William Johnson, 8:12 2nd place: Gavin Owens, 8:15 3rd place: Sophia Carleton, 8:50 9-13 Year Old Division – 2 Mile Run 1st place: Adam Derwacker, 15:14 2nd place: Carl Glenn, 16:10 3rd place: Nate Watson, 17:08 1st place female: Sarah Sloughfy, 18:04
Christopher Owens, left, and son, Gavin Owens, 8, approach the finish line of the Armed Forces Kid’s Run one-mile race, Saturday at Pullen Field. Gavin turned in a time of 8:15 to win the second-place distinction. it back because of all the rain last month. It’s just for kids to have a chance to get out, run and enjoy themselves. It’s really about having fun.” The individual distance runs are geared to-
ward three separate levels of athletic development. “We have the 5 to 6-year-old run, which is twice around the track, or a half mile. Then we have the 7 to 8-year-old race, which covers one mile. The 2-mile run is for the 9 to 13 age group,” Arrington said. Participants paid a $6 entrance fee to cover the cost of the participation T-shirt each runner received before the races, as well as refreshments CYSS staff provided on the field, Libert said. In keeping with the family-centered tradition of the Armed Forces Kids Run, many moms and dads joined their children in the races. For more information about the Armed Forces Kids Run visit www.americankidsrun.org or http://belvoir.armymwr.com/us/belvoir/catego ries/cys-services, or call Julie Libert at 703-8059138.
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FBCH forward and team captain, Richard Pina, charges towards the goal during his team’s 2016 intramural soccer championship match up against DLA, June 8 at Fremont Field.
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DLA’s Chris Boeding, left, and FBCH’s Richard Pina fight to take possession of the ball at midfield during the 2016 intramural soccer championship, June 8 at Fremont Field.
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few weeks prior, guaranteeing that Belvoir Hospital would need to bring its “A” game to the turf for the final showdown. FBCH, the 2014 Commander’s Cup winner that’s always a major contender across the spectrum of sports on post each year, came to Fremont with a roster full of talent and experience, commanding the top of the regular season rankings. Having earned a bye for the quarterfinal round and having taken down the always consistent and driven 249th Engineer Battalion in the semis, FBCH clearly had not only the soccer championship trophy in its sights but also another Cup title. Undoubtedly, the stage was set for a major clash, and within three minutes of regulation play, FBCH made its intentions crystal clear. Deonte Ecford, a multisport intramural-program athlete whose well-recognized focus and total commitment to the cause landed him a slot on this year’s All Navy soccer squad, quickly established himself as the man of the hour in the first period of the title bout. Scoring two goals inside of five minutes, made possible by the unflagging passing efforts of All-Army teammate, Richard Pina; Shamel Joiner; Ignacio Avila; and Ralph Bellamour, the dedicated forward kicked off a wave of momentum that continued to build throughout the contest. The injury-plagued DLA defense nevertheless kept the pressure on with outstanding security work all over the field from veterans Ayodele Warbuton, Mark Albright, Brian Wilt, and Chris Boeding. But the Belvoir Hospital onslaught continued to intensify and a late-period shot into the net from Avila sent DLA to the bench at the halftime whistle staring down a 3-0 deficit. FBCH flawlessly carried over the offensive precision and mastery of the turf on the oppo-
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DLA’s Ramon Contreras boots the ball to the goal during his team’s 2016 intramural soccer championship showdown with FBCH, June 8 at Fremont Field. site side of the ball into the second half, keeping the passing game tight while swarming DLA ball handlers with every approach. The title defenders managed to slow Belvoir Hospital’s momentum for the opening five minutes, but Pina, unquestionably one of the most consistent athletes in the league, suddenly hit the afterburners and put two more into the net in scarcely three minutes. Up against the ropes, trailing 5-0, DLA poured on the coals in working the ball down the field. Albright and Boeding teamed up with Warburton and Peter Gordon to unleash a rapid-fire passing game, ultimately getting the ball to Ramon Contreras deep inside. Contreras did his best to
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put the ball into scoring position, but the FBCH defense remained virtually impenetrable. When rocketing kicks did make it through the defensive ramparts, stalwart FBCH goal keeper, Adam McCord, made sure nothing found its way into his security zone. In the end, FBCH’s towering momentum continued to feed on itself for the remainder of the contest and the game clock finally expired, granting the perennial contender yet another trophy for its headquarters. From the opening kick, there was no doubt in Pina’s mind as to the outcome. “We were focused right from the start,” he said. “We had a great practice before the game and we wanted a little payback for last year when we lost the title to this team. Everybody was ready to take the trophy back and we couldn’t have gone out on a better note.” Justin Fitzgerald, intramural sports assistant coordinator, hosted an awards presentation following the dynamic showdown, during which the champion and runner-up trophies, as well as individual participation medals, were presented to every athlete on the field. For more information about Fort Belvoir’s intramural sports program, call Geneva Martin, league coordinator, at 703-805-2559. For final standings, game results and tournament details, visit http://www.quickscores.com/Orgs/index. php?OrgDir=belvoirmwr.
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Giants, Pirates, Rays take victories in make-up games By Bill Behring Special to the Belvoir Eagle Due to nearly continual rain in May, the Fort Belvoir Little League season has been extended by about two weeks in an attempt to play all the games that were missed. Last Wednesday, the Yankees played host to the Royals. Due to the 1:45 play time limit in the Minor Division, the game ended after three innings tied at nine. A lone Yankee hit came from Joseph Rios while the Royals smashed two hits, one a double by Micah Kirby and a single by Will Murphy. In Major Division, the Giants and Indians squared off last Thursday. With both teams scoreless in the first inning, Antron Campbell led off in the second for the Giants, walking on a three-two count and then scoring via a series of Indian errors. The Indians found their composure and three batters went down with
strikeouts to end the inning half. The Indians were scoreless again in the bottom of the second but their bats came alive in the third, plating two runs. But, with two outs, Stephen Persons was pinched at the plate from a passed ball to Campbell. The Giants then plated two runs in their half of the third. In the Giants fourth, Antron was granted ball four. He then scored again as he moved around the square, advancing on two strikeouts. The Indians went three up three down in the bottom of the fourth. In the fifth inning, the Giants plated four more runs as Persons came to the plate with two on, advancing his teammates with a walk himself. With a full count, Campbell drilled a rocket to the right field fence and scored to book an in-the-park grand slam. The Indians plated a third run for in the fifth, but the Giants took the win 8-3. Last Saturday, two games were played in the Minor Division.
In the opener, the Pirates defeated the Royals 6-5, with the Royals having received only one hit from Dayton Key. Two were on when Key came to bat and scored on his single to left field. It took two Pirate hits — a single by Tre Campbell and a triple by Jeremy Mares — to secure the Pirates victory. In the nightcap, the Rays defeated the Yankees 14-8. The Yankees mustered four hits — two doubles from Abel Garza and singles from Jayden Rios and Eric Galvin. Powering the Rays to victory were Rashawd Brown, George Garcia and Ethan Moles, each with two singles. Brody Allyn and Justin Grynkewich contributed with singles. Baseball play continues tonight with the Rays taking on the Yankees at 6:15 p.m. at the 21st Street Baseball Complex, and Saturday, 10 a.m. when the Royals take on the Padres, and 12:15 p.m., when the Pirates square off against the Rays.
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Guillory. Edwards directed the run with Martin, Kawamura Human Performance Center Fitness Supervisory Sports Specialist Joe Castro, and several representatives from DFMWR’s sports and fitness departments, including MWR Director Berry Patrick. Mitchell kicked off the 27th annual Formation Run with a brief address during which she focused on the event’s most important aims. “This is a competition, but, like all of our intramural sports programs, it’s to promote readiness, resilience, health, welfare, esprit de corps, team cohesion and integrity across our community,” she said. “And, I want to thank all of our MWR personnel for making the Formation Run possible; this is a huge event for our garrison.” DFMWR also hosted a Run To Honor 5K run/walk, sponsored by Survivor Outreach Services, that gave Belvoir community members and mission-partner employees a chance to compete in remembrance of fallen Service members. “This portion of the Formation Run is to allow runners to honor America’s Service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice to the nation,” said Richard Tatem, Fort Belvoir sports and fitness program manager, during last year’s inaugural Run To Honor. “Some of us are running in honor of a specific Service member — a spouse, parent, sibling, a friend, a fellow Soldier — while others are remembering the sacrifice made by all of our fallen heroes and their families.” With a loud crack of the starting pistol, Mitchell signaled 2015 champion USALSA athletes to leave the starting line. Runners traversed a large area of South Post, circling the headquarters building, before following 21st Street down to Warren Road and the Outdoor Recreation area. The second leg of the race ran along Theote Road and 16th Street by which participants returned to the starting area following a final
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911th Engineer Company – Technical Rescue runners leave the starting gate of the 2016 intramural Formation Run, Friday at Pullen Field
Final results
• 1st place: FBCH, 41:23 • 2nd place: USALSA, 41:55 • 3rd place: 911th Engineer Company, 43:12 • 4th place: DLA, 43:13 lap around the track. In spite of the high levels of determination and competitiveness the runners displayed during the race, an atmosphere of friendly brotherhood quickly spread over the group afterward. Congratulations and handshakes became the order of the day as the runners interacted with members of other units and enjoyed refreshments provided by DFMWR staff. Martin hosted a ceremony after the runners returned to the track and awarded the champion trophy to the FBCH team.
Runners representing Defense Logistics Agency leave the starting gate of the 2016 intramural Formation Run, Friday at Pullen Field. To learn more about Fort Bel- stallation’s intramural sports provoir’s annual Formation Run, the gram, contact Geneva Martin at SOS Run To Honor 5K, and the in- 703-805-2559.
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Belvoir hosts All-Army women’s basketball tryouts By Rick Musselman Sports editor Nearly 20 of the Army’s finest women’s basketball players converged on Fort Belvoir last week to try out for a slot on the elite All-Army team — the most prestigious athletic organization in the service. According to team trainer, Capt. Leah Carreno, the 2016 tryout cycle began June 6 at Graves Fitness Center and included intense practice and evaluation sessions. Starting Friday evening and running through Sunday, the athletes had a chance to apply those refined skills in regulation match ups against a Washington Area Military Athletic Conference squad comprised of the finest players in the Military District of Washington. “The players started practicing here that Monday and have trained all week,” she said. “From here, they will move on to the trials that start June 28 at Joint Base San Antonio – Lackland AFB (Texas) where the final 12 will be selected. That team will compete in the championship series that starts July 1.” Belvoir’s own Sherman Sherin served as head coach of the WAMAC squad competing against the All Army hopefuls, and two veterans of the Belvoir Lady Eagles — point guard, Ashley Johnson, and forward, Britney Dahlkoetter — took to the
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All Army women’s basketball team hopefuls take on a squad of Washington Area Military Athletic Conference athletes from across the Military District of Washington during opening week of tryouts, Friday at Graves Fitness Center. court for the high-intensity weekend armedforcessports.defense.gov/ men’s Coach Head Herbert MarEventsCalendar.aspx. To learn more shall at herbert.d.marshall@nga.mil match ups. For more information about the about the WAMAC program and or Sherin at sherman.m.sherin.civ@ All Army sports program, visit http:// Fort Belvoir’s teams, email Eagles mail.mil.
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Eliana Derwacker sprints to the finish line of the Armed Forces Kid’s Run one-mile race, Saturday at Pullen Field.
James Gallagher, and daughter, Mollie Gallagher, 6, compete in the Armed Forces Kid’s Run half-mile race, Saturday at Pullen Field.
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Sports & Recreation Briefs The Tennis Clinic is Aug. 8-12 for ages 7-18. The cost is $45 and registration ends July 29. Basketball Camp is July 11-15 for ages 5-18. The cost is $30 and registration ends July 1. Football Camp is July 19-25 for ages 5-18. The cost is $30 and registration ends July 15. Soccer Camp is July 18-22 for ages 5-18. The cost is $30 and registration ends July 8. Cheer Camp is July 19-25 for ages 5-18. The cost is $30 and registration ends July 15. Register with Youth Sports and Fitness, 9500 Barlow Road, Bldg. 950 or call 703-805-9138 for more information.
This week Belvoir Exchange and MWR 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 3 finishers will receive Exchange gift cards and all participants will receive a free T-shirt, while supplies last. 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 703-806-4430.
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PING Demo Day Join the Fort Belvoir Golf Club to demo one of golf's leading brands in golf clubs at the driving range Friday, 3- 7 p.m. Club fittings are available by appointment. Visit the Golf Shop or call 703-806-5878, ext. 3 to schedule club fittings or for more information.
Walking Across the USA 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. 28. 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 3 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, 1023 12th Street or call 703806-3100 for more information.
Outdoor pools open Connelly Pool at the Officers' Club will have early season hours through June 23, of 3:30-7 p.m., Monday–Friday, and 12-7 p.m. Saturday– Sunday. Regular season hours, June 24–Sept. 5, will be 12-7 p.m., Monday - Sunday. North Post Pool will have early season hours through June 23, of 3:30-7 p.m., Friday and 12-7 p.m. Saturday – Sunday. Regular season hours are, June 24–Sept. 5, 12-7 p.m., Friday-Sunday. For North Post Pool season pool passes visit Benyaurd Indoor Swimming Pool or call 703-805-2620 for more information. For Connelly Pool season passes visit the Officers’ Club or call 703-7800930 for more information.
Get Golf Ready The Fort Belvoir Golf Club offers golf clinics for beginners that will cover everything needed to get started. Sessions are held once a week for 5 weeks and cover putting, chipping, pitching, full swing, and etiquette. Tuesday clinic start date is Sept. 6. Wednesday clinic start date is Sept. 7. Thursday start date is Sept. 8. Each session is one hour. Start times for the Tuesday and Thursday sessions is 6 p.m., and Wednesdays there will be 5 and 6 p.m. sessions. Call the Golf Club at 703-806-5878 for more information.
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Rachel Sloughfy, 5, displays her ribbon after competing in the Armed Forces Kid’s Run half-mile race, Saturday at Pullen Field.
Youth Fall Sports Registration for summer and fall sports is now under way. Tackle football is for ages 7-15 years and the cost is $85. Cheerleading is for ages 5-15 and the cost is $55. Tackle football and cheer season is August - November. Flag football is for ages 5-10 and the cost is $55. Flag football season is September - November. Fall baseball is for ages 7-15 and the cost is $60. Baseball season is September - November. Fall soccer is for ages 5-12 and the cost is $55. Soccer season is September November. Enrollment for fall sports closes Aug. 12 or when teams are full. Register with Youth Sports and Fitness, 9500 Barlow Road, Bldg. 950 or call 703-805-9138 for more information.
Upcoming Warrant officer golf tournament The Lord Fairfax Silver Chapter, USA Warrant Officers Association, is holding their 3rd Annual Warrant Officer Week Golf Tournament at the Fort Belvoir Golf Course, July 8 at 2 p.m. Entry forms can be found on the chapter's web site, www.lordfairfaxwoa.org. The event is a four-person, captain's choice team scramble. Cost is $75 per person. If you sponsor a hole for an additional $250, the team entry is only $250 (a $50 savings). Entry deadline is July 1 and includes green fees, golf cart, barbecue dinner, beverages and awards. For more details, contact Dick Markle at 571-3197103 or via email at rcmrkl@verizon.net.
Youth Sports clinics and camps Registration is open for summer sports clinics and camps. The Golf Clinic is July 11-15 for ages 7-15. The cost is $65 and registration ends July 1.
The Turkey Trot 5k/10k is Fort Belvoir’s premier race of the year and will be held on Nov. 19. The race will start at 9 a.m. and conclude with an awards ceremony at approximately 10:30 a.m. The race will start and end at 14th Street and Middleton Road. Register at Graves Fitness Center, the Body Shop or at Kawamura Human Performance Center. The cost is $20. Eligible participants include all active-duty Soldiers as well as mobilized/ADOS National Guard/Reserve Component Soldiers, and DoD civilians of the local Fort Belvoir community. For more information, call Graves Fitness Center at 703-806-5368.
In Progress Summer Bowling Leagues Registration for summer bowling leagues is open. The Wednesday Match Point Competitive League is $22 per person and the season is under way. The Thursday No-Tap Non-Competitive League is $14 per person and the season starts today. Leagues are made up of 3 person teams and singles will be matched to a team. The leagues will play every week at 7 p.m. for 14 weeks. Register at the Bowling Center, 5975 Middleton Rd, or by calling 703-805-2991.
Stroller Walking Group The Stroller Walking Group meets Fridays through Aug. 26, at 9 a.m. at Pullen Field next to Specker Field House. The Stroller Walking Group gives parents the opportunity to meet other parents, network and get back into the swing of maintaining a healthy lifestyle with a brisk walk around the track. Call ACS at 703805-2781 for more information.
Players, coaches wanted for post-level softball program The Fort Belvoir Sports and Fitness program is looking for women`s and men`s players and coaches for their post-level softball program. The team will represent the installation in the Washington Area Military Athletic Conference and participate in local leagues and tournaments. Participants must be active duty or family members, age 18 and older, Reserve, National Guard, contractors and DoD civilians assigned or attached to Fort Belvoir. For more information call 703-806-5589.
Rafting, kayak and canoe trips Outdoor Recreation offers 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 the June 9 edition of the Belvoir Eagle, in the story entitled “3rd TBX downs OCAR 8-2 in softball,” 3rd TBX was referred to as the 3rd Transportation Battalion (Expeditionary) when the proper unit name is 3rd Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary). We apologize for this error.
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I thought I would take a moment to share some thoughts with you that have been bubbling around in my head these last few years since you passed away. I realize now that I am who I am largely because of who you were. I remember that my allowance reached a high of Fifty Cents per week in 1972. In exchange for my allowance I was expected to perform various chores. One of these chores was to wash the cars. It was one of the chores I dreaded most. Not because washing cars wasn’t any fun, it was your inspection of my work that took all the fun out of it. You always seemed to find the spots I had missed. It frequently made me feel as though I could do nothing right . Then you would make me do the job over again. You would say, “Son, if you have time to do it over , you have the time to do it right the first time.” I used to hate hearing that. You taught me that anything worth doing was worth doing well. You said I should approach every job as if someone was watching - and if I didthat it would serve me well. You were right and it has. Thank you. I remember that you weren’t around much – off fighting the war, on some overseas assignment or just building your career. Seems like you were always working, making sure that we always had what we needed. Today that kind of fatherly absence would be socially incorrect. I had to face the many challenges of youth without fatherly guidance. I made mistakes, I made poor choices and I took the wrong path a few times. I learned many of life’s lessons the hard way. Thank you. You taught me self-reliance. I remember not being too interested in school or homework. I don’t ever remember you helping me get my homework done, or giving me the answers to problems I thought were too tough to solve. Because of this, I frequently turned in shoddy work and got the grade I deserved. You used to say that “sooner or later, everyone gets what they deserve, both good and bad.” You would preach that “the results achieved were generally an accurate reflection of the effort applied”. I remember a few times when I got in trouble and was sent to the principal’s office. You always believed their side of the story over mine. You almost always agreed with their punishment and (on more than one occasion) encouraged them to dole out more. You didn’t come to my defense or rescue me from the consequences of my behavior. Today I see so many parents who blame the teacher for their child’s behavior problems. They blame the schools for their child’s lack of education. They cry “that’s not fair!” You used to say “Life is not fair - get over it, deal with it.” You never asked that I get any special treatment , you always made me accept the
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would deny that it ever happened if word got out. We stayed a few hours, serving those lonely young Marines who couldn’t afford to go home, or had no place to go. I remember the smiles on their faces and how they thanked us for helping to make their Christmas a little less lonely. They shared stories of Christmas at home with one another and compared their different family traditions. It was truly a joy to witness. On the way home, I asked you why you felt compelled to stand there serving up the eggnog and cookies instead of just letting everyone serve himself. You said, “The troops always come first. It is not our place to feast until all the troops are fed.” And then you said something that I didn’t understand until many years later – you said, “to lead - is to serve.” Thank you. You taught me kindness, concern for the well-being of others. You taught me “sacrifice of self” for the benefit of those I am privileged to lead. And most importantly, you taught me to appreciate the blessings that have been bestowed upon me. In high school, I was not much of a student, and I remember you telling me that I wouldn’t amount to much without a college education. I know that you were very disappointed that I did not continue my formal education. But I must tell you that your comment about “not amounting to much without college” was the driving force behind my every action in the years to follow. I was determined to prove you wrong. Whatever degree of success I have achieved probably would not have happened had you happily accepted my decision not continue my formal education. Thankyou. You challenged me. You taught me persistence, You inspired me to work hard. I have reprinted here a prayer by Douglas MacArthur that you shared with me many years ago. I still have the copy you gave to me. In the upper right hand corner you scribbled a note that said “ Dear Son, this prayer accurately represents what I hope for you. Love, Dad.” Well Dad, I have not yet acquired all these fine attributes – but I am working on it. There is not a day that goes by that I don’t think of you. I sincerely hope that I have made you proud.
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From Page A1 “HHC, it’s been a true honor and privilege to call myself commander for the last 26 months,” Krause said. He also offered a few words of advice for the incoming commander. “Get to know the Soldiers of this unit,” Krause said. “If you take care of them, no matter what their rank will be, they will take care of you.” Lenz said that Durling, who comes to Belvoir after recently completing the Marine Expeditionary Warfare School at Marine Corps Base Quantico, “has big shoes to fill.” “But, I am absolutely confident you are the right officer for the job and I know you are ready for the challenge,” Lenz said. “You are inheriting a great team, but even the best teams can be better. We look forward to the energy, enthusiasm and new ideas you will bring to the Eagle Team.” Durling thanked his friends, family and colleagues for their support and Krause for his work with the team, before addressing the HHC Soldiers. “Each day, I ask that you work hard, have a customer-service attitude and search for the best way to make a difference,” Durling said.
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Exchange hosts Health and Safety Day Saturday By Amanda Stewart Staff writer The Fort Belvoir community is invited to get their summer off to a safe start by attending the Fort Belvoir Exchange Health and Safety Day, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday in the Main Exchange parking lot. Belvoir agencies and partners and other groups from the surrounding area will have safety information, demonstrations and equipment displays, said Karen Anderson, an Army and Air Force Exchange store manager. The event is free and open to the public. Among the groups participating in safety day are the Fairfax County Sheriff Department; Fort Belvoir Community Hospital; Fort Belvoir Fire and Emergency Services; Army Substance Abuse Program; Fort Belvoir MWR and Army Community Service; Pentagon Federal Credit Union; American Red Cross; Dominion; the Fort Belvoir garrison safety office; American Water; Drive Square; Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center; Motorcycle Safety and Child, Youth and School Services. The fire department and other agencies will display fire trucks and equipment. Drive Square will have a drunken driving simulator and the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Department will conduct child seat
Fort Belvoir Exchange Health and Safety Day 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday Main Exchange parking lot. 703-806-4430 safety checks and provide free child identification cards. The Exchange will also give away one infant car seat, one booster seat, one girl’s bicycle and one boy’s bicycle during the event. The fun also includes live DJ music, games, face painting and food vendors, including a fish fry with food available for purchase. “There will be a lot of information and a lot of fun for everyone,” Anderson said, adding that the Exchange hosts a safety day every year around the start of summer. “We like to do this at this time of year, because the kids are getting out of school for the summer, people are going on vacation, people are visiting from out of town, and we just want everyone to remember safety as the summer starts,” Anderson said. This is the eighth year the Exchange has held a summer safety day and the event has grown from a small event with a balloon toss and few other activities with the kids, to a large event that takes up about half of the Exchange’s main parking lot, Anderson said. Information disseminated at the event includes things like tips for us-
ing sunscreen properly and staying safe in the summer heat, Anderson said. “It’s always amazing to see the people passing through and the information they come back with,” she said. This year, for the first time, and as a part of their summer health and safety campaign efforts, the Exchange is also hosting the Fort Belvoir Exchange Run and Walk, a three-mile run and a mile-and-a-half walk, in partnership with Fort Belvoir MWR. It starts at 8 a.m., Friday at the Fort Belvoir Exchange. On-site registration starts at 7:30
a.m. Runners can also register in advance at Graves Fitness Center, the Body Shop, or Kawamura Human Performance Center. Registration is free. The top-three running finishers will win Exchange gift cards and all participants get a free T-shirt, while supplies last. “We’re holding the run/walk to promote health and fitness,” Anderson said. “Running is healthy.” For more information about the run/walk, call 703-806-4430 or visit Belvoir.armymwr.com. The Fort Belvoir Exchange is at 8651 John J. Kingman Road, Bldg. 2321.
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