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PEO EIS gets new program executive officer By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer The Program Executive Office for Enterprise Information Systems conducted a change of charter Ceremony Nov. 29, in Belvoir’s Thurman Hall. Brig. Gen. Patrick W. Burden took the position as program executive officer from Terry Watson, acting PEO. According to the PEO EIS website, the organization develops, acquires, integrates and deploys information technology systems. There are 34 acquisition programs in the organization. “These aren’t things that people get excited about … but, things that are fundamental and foundational to what the Army does,” said Steffanie Easter, Army Acquisition Executive. “It’s the men and women in this room who, every day, day in and day out, every week, every month, every year continue to deliver on the foundation of the Army’s needs.” Easter thanked Watson for her work over the past year. “You can’t do it without great leadership and that’s what Terry Watson has provided over the last year,” Easter said. Time flies by when having fun, Watson said. Often, she would leave the office after a chaotic day, but they managed to accomplish many things and undergo reorganization and leadership changes. “But, we always managed to smile through it and that’s the ticket,” Watson said.

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Jolly old Saint Nick stops by the O Club Sunday for brunch from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Santa will be available for pictures from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The brunch costs $26.95 for adults; $10.95 for children 6-12; and is free for children 5 and younger. Reservations are required for parties of 10 or more. The O Club is open to all installation visitors. For more information call 703780-0930.

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Acting PEO Terry Watson, left, and Army Acquisition Executive Steffanie Easter look on as Brig. Gen. Patrick Burden becomes Program Executive Officer for Enterprise Information Systems during Nov. 29 ceremonies in Thurman Auditorium. The number of things they managed to accomplish couldn’t have been done without teamwork, she said. “I really could not have asked for a better team,” Watson said, adding that she was grateful to be part of it. She welcomed Burden back to PEO EIS and said he was “inheriting the best of the best.” Burden brings many qualities that will help him as PEO, such as being a good teammate. “He’s known for always using ‘we’ instead of ‘I,’” she said. “That will be

a good part of your foundation where you continue to take this program as PEO to the next level. I know that you will build on the foundation that Terry has set for you.” Burden said he was honored and privileged to receive the charter as the next PEO. “What a privilege it is to return to Fort Belvoir,” he said, adding that he’s grateful to all who helped the organization and thanked Watson for her leadership. “I’m honored to walk in the footsteps of previous leaders,” he said.

Let the holiday season 2016 begin! By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer The Fort Belvoir community gathered to light the Christmas tree, Friday next to Belvoir Chapel. The event kicks off the holiday season, said Belvoir Garrison Chaplain (Col.) Timothy Mallard. “This is a great tradition,” he said, adding that the tree actually consists of three trees together. He thanked individuals and organizations for helping with the event and putting the lights on the tree. Alice Crouch brought her two sons to the tree-lighting. “We thought it would be a nice community event to shepherd in the Christmas season,” she said. This was her first time attending the annual event. The ceremony included songs by the Catholic Children’s Choir and Christmas carols. After the tree was lit, children got to meet Santa Claus and take pictures with him. Santa Claus arrived at the chapel in a fire truck. “I like the fact that we have this for the Fort Belvoir community,” said Maria Evans, a military spouse. “It

The annual Combined Federal Campaign is open through Dec. 15. Unit keyworkers have forms and necessary unit reporting numbers. However, donations can be made via MyPay and through www.cfcnca.org, which saves paper and costs, ultimately giving more money to chosen charity/ies. Garrison’s at 99% of it’s goal of $20,000; and the Army’s goal is $1.3 million.

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Dance to a live band and DJ and ring in the New Year Dec. 31 from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m., with a fourcourse, gourmet dinner; a glass of champagne for the toast; party favors; and continental breakfast. A cash bar opens at 6 p.m., with free hors d’oeuvres. The cost is $90 per person. Tickets are available at the O club. For more information call 703780-0930.

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This season, the Fort Belvoir Christmas Bird Count is Jan. 2. Dating back to 1911, this annual count is one of the oldest in the area and is sponsored by National Audubon Society. The counts help officials better understand wintering bird populations. Novice and expert birders are welcome, as novices will be teamed up with seasoned birders, for a learning experience. Bird counters meet at Accotink Bay Wildlife Refuge Environmental Education Center for all start times, 5 and 7 a.m.; and 1 p.m. Interested people are asked to register with Kevin Walter, 703805-3969.

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Saving life after terrorist bombing garners Army award By Dianne Ryder Defense Logistics Agency Ask any Defense Logistics Agency employee to sum up the agency’s mission, and they will likely answer, “Support the warfighter.” But, that mission takes on a far deeper, more dangerous meaning on the battlefield. Col. Rick Ellis, commander of the DLA support team in Afghanistan, was awarded the Combat Action Badge, Nov. 26. The badge is awarded to Soldiers performing assigned duties in areas where hostile fire pay or imminent danger pay is authorized. Ellis earned the honor for his actions on what began as a typical day in Bagram, Afghanistan. “On November 12, there was a Veterans Day 5K run scheduled, and our start point was North Disney Boulevard, across from the Bagram Support Group headquarters,” he said. “I got up early that morning, because I had signed up to participate in the run.” It was 5:30 a.m., 45 minutes before the start of the race, Ellis said. Dressed in his running gear, Ellis walked up the main road, where only a few people were walking in either direction. He saw a group of people walking toward him. “I didn’t immediately recognize who they were, but, as I passed them, I (saw) one of my compadres, Colonel Chris Colavita,” Ellis said. Colavita is the First Cavalry Division Resolute Support Sustainment Brigade commander. They slowed briefly to exchange playful taunts and then continued on their separate ways. “I said to him, ‘Hey, don’t fall out of the run, old man,’” said Colavita. “That little engagement that I had with Col. Ellis was enough to put me toward the back of the gaggle I was with.”

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Col. Chris Colavita presents the Combat Action Badge to Col. Rick Ellis for Ellis’ lifesaving actions on the battlefield in Afghanistan. Not more than 90 seconds later, there was an explosion. “This is Afghanistan; we get explosions sometimes,” Ellis said. “So, I did what we always do. I hit the deck and covered my head, because I initially thought it was an indirect fire.” Ellis said he didn’t hear any sirens or warnings, so he broke with regular protocol and looked up. He first saw people running toward him and then looked over his shoulder and saw the billowing black cloud of smoke behind him. “I came upon a Soldier who was later identified as Pfc. Robert Healy,” he said. Ellis said Healy was bleeding profusely from his left hand, and another Soldier had hold of his arm to help him elevate it above his head. “I tried to calm him down a little bit,” Ellis said. “I said, ‘I’m Rick, from DLA. Just stay calm.’” Ellis asked Healy where his tourniquet was, since all deployed Service members are equipped with

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one. “He had enough mental acuity at that point (to tell me) his tourniquet was in his left pants pocket,” Ellis said. After applying the tourniquet, Ellis said he realized Healy began to feel pain and his sense of panic was elevated; he insisted he needed to get to a hospital. Again, Ellis attempted to calm Healy, and, since ambulances hadn’t yet arrived, Ellis helped Healy into a police car. “We told the policeman to get him down to the hospital, which is about 100 meters down the road,” Ellis said. Once they departed, Ellis revisited the scene to see who else he could help. He saw Colavita, who had been rendered temporarily unconscious from the blast. “We all got blown to the ground,” Colavita said. “It was a bloody, horrific scene – like something out of a movie.” “When I got to Colonel Colavita, I told him that I had taken care of one of his guys and gotten him to the hospital and he was going to be OK,” Ellis said. It wasn’t until Ellis spoke

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with Colavita that he learned the explosion was the result of a suicide bomber. “When he got to me, I was just angry at this cowardly bomber,” Colavita said. “(Ellis) was a calming presence.” Colavita said everything was very foggy because of the bomb’s fumes and, at first, there was no movement or sound. “These are all my Soldiers; I’m the commander,” he said. “I start walking into this carnage and start to assess casualties and look for secondary explosive devices or another threat.” In all, four died, and 16 were wounded. Colavita talked to many of the injured Soldiers and their family members, including Healy’s mother. She asked him to help her find “Rick from the EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal detachment).” She said her son wanted to thank the man who saved her son’s arm and, possibly, his life. “I laughed and said, ‘Rick from EOD is actually Col. Rick Ellis, a good friend of mine from DLA,’” Colavita said. Even after Colavita arranged a telephone call to reunite Ellis and Healy, Healy still referred to Ellis simply as “Rick.” “(I told Ellis), ‘You’re never going to be a colonel to this guy; you’re always going to be ‘Rick.’ You’re just going to have to be OK with that,” Colavita said. “And, he is.” “My perspective is, I did the thing that anybody would have done,” Ellis said. He attributes his lifesaving actions to first-responder training and to the tourniquets. “It’s a testament to the piece of equipment itself, how easy it is to use,” Ellis said. Colavita said Ellis’s “remarkable actions” earned him the honor of the Combat Action Badge. “He very humbly accepted it; I never even told him I was (nominating him),” Colavita said.

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A note from Belvoir Police Department … As the New Year approaches and this year closes, the Fort Belvoir Police Department would like to thank all of the residents; mission partners/tenant organization; leaders and employees in making our installation and community safer. Our department has been through several changes, in hopes of increasing our relationship with you, by increasing walking patrols; community relationship and engagement exercises; and having a better response in speed enforcement and school bus monitoring. This led to reduced school bus violations; fewer reckless drivers; great tips in closing cases and increased intelligence gathering.

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Smell. Go. Let us know Office of the Fire Marshal Belvoir DES, Fire and Emergency Services Division It’s the time of the year where facilities and our homes’ heating systems are working more frequently. Occasionally, natural gas piping to these heating systems and other appliances may have a leak and we want you to know what to do to be safe. Additionally, natural gas is distributed through a network of underground pipes and service lines. If a leak occurs, it is possible for gas to migrate into buildings, including those without natural gas service. Natural gas, in its normal state, is odorless and colorless; for easy detection, gas companies inject an odorant called mercaptan into the gas before it is goes to the distribution system. Mercaptan gives off a foul smell, similar to the smell of rotten eggs or sulfur. If you suspect a natural gas leak or other gas emergency and are unsure of its severity or what to do, evacuate the area immediately and call 911 or 703-781-1800 immediately, but from a safe location. However, do not use a cell phone or any other portable communications devices, which can spark, creating an ignition source. If you smell natural gas, do not try to locate the odor’s source. If the odor is very strong or you

hear a blowing or hissing noise, evacuate the building or area immediately, leaving doors unlocked as you go. Warn others as you exit, if possible. Do not pull the fire alarm or anything that could create an ignition source. Do not light a match or use any type of motorized equipment. Follow the same precautions if you are outside and smell natural gas, hear hissing or blowing noises, or if you see: Dirt being thrown into the air Fire coming from the ground or appearing to burn above ground Water bubbling or being blown into the air at a pond, creek, or river A dry spot in a moist field or dead or dying vegetation on or near a pipeline right-of-way. Just remember: Smell. Go. Let us Know.

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Congratulations to Regional Health Command-Atlantic Soldiers and civilians recognized for their dedication to wounded, ill and injured Soldiers and their families, as part of the Warrior Transition Office Cadre of Excellence Awards program, Dec. 2. Regional warrior transition staff earned honors as the best in Army Medicine Warrior Care, in eight of 14 categories. The awardees are: • Mary King, Fort Belvoir Warrior Transition Battalion, primary care manager • Staff Sgt. Erick Urias, Fort Belvoir Warrior Transition Battalion, patient admin • Sgt. 1st Class Timothy Phillipson, Warrior Transition Battalion, Fort Campbell, Ky., platoon sergeant • Staff Sgt. Tonya Tippet, WTB Fort Campbell, squad leader • Capt. Jungu Lee, WTB Fort Benning, Ga., chaplain • Sgt. Roxane Williams, Warrior Transition Brigade, Naval Support Activity-Bethesda, human resources • Cedric Minor, WTB Fort Bragg, N.C., transition coordinator • Lauriel Faircloth, WTB Fort Bragg, comprehensive transition

The very special volunteers at the Belvoir Thrift Shop enabled the Belvoir Community Committee to give out $92,250 in scholarships and grants in 2016. Volunteers’ work has supported many organizations and programs in and around Belvoir. They include: Belvoir Thrift Shop Scholarship Program Boy Scout Troop 118 Barden Tuitex Program, which we are the sole source of funding Mount Vernon High School All Night Graduation Party DAU Exceptional Family Member Easter Egg Hunt Operation Sugarplum Emergency Food Voucher Program Retiree council National Military Family Association Fort Belvoir Child, Youth and School Age Services Barden Education Center Spouse GED Assistance Program, which is new and funded solely by the Thrift Shop Warrior Transition Battalion Rehabilitation Department ACS’ Family Advocacy; Exceptional Family Member; Financial

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The 8th grade boys’ Division 2 Belvoir Barracudas got the 2016-17 Fairfax County Youth Basketball League season underway with a tough showdown with Annandale Boys and Girls Club, Saturday in Belvoir’s Specker Field House. Annandale used every ounce of talent and resolve for the duration of the contest to pull out a 77-40 win. The Barracudas, squaring off against a team with a marked size advantage across the starting roster, kept to the task at hand, maintaining a full-court defensive press, as six-foot ball handlers drove down the court with clockwork precision. On the opposite end of the court, the Belvoir offense, which included the highly capable starting guards, Evan Snavely and Kaden Gamble, challenged the visitors with a spot-on passing game that opened up some early opportunities for forwards, Brandon Green and John Casso, down along the baseline. After a round of substitutions, the highly agile point guard, Noah Carullo and forward, Jaylen Davis-Hart, took to the hardwood and managed to hit a trio of scores with drives through the paint and jumpers near the high posts. Belvoir stayed in the game with an increased vehemence in the defense department, but Annandale shooters began to hit at will from beyond the perimeter and ultimately put the game out of the home team’s

Ever since it began back in 2007, I’ve been curious about the NFL’s International Series—playing a number of regular-season games in London. I understand it aimed to promote the league farther afield and respond to growing British interest in the game (indeed, most matchups sell out in two days, nine months in advance). As a lifelong fan, I’m all for sharing the excitement of professional football with other parts of the world, and I’m sure the International Series has increased revenues as well. A few weeks ago, during the Redskins - Bengals game at Wembley Stadium, I had a curious thought cross my mind.—what sort of snacks do the vendors sell? I’ve mentioned before how stadium food is one of the primary reasons I go to pro games. In fact, I can’t imagine one without hot dogs, nachos, candy bars and soda. For the rest of the game, I kept one eye on the field and the other on the stands hoping to see somebody returning to their seat from the concession stand, just so I could find out what he had. Since these games are played in one of the oldest and most cultured countries in the world, I just couldn’t see them offering anything as pedestrian as burgers, dogs and drinks in paper cups. I mean, these are English people, the kind of folks who put little socks on the chicken’s feet before putting it on the dinner table, and afternoon tea with cucumber finger sandwiches and scones with cream and preserves is a seriously important daily ritual to anyone hoping to maintain his standing among the local gentry. It’s well known that the English are highly proper and cultivated people who exhibit refinement and poise in everything from the pageantry of the monarchy to what shows up for meals. Their food is not like Slim Jims, circus peanuts, hot wings and pistachio nuts—people go to special schools just to learn how to eat English food. At any rate, I hope the game takes off in England, and I hope some of those fine chefs get a little side work out of it.

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Belvoir Barracudas point guard, Kaden Gamble, 12, drives inside during his team’s 2016 – 17 FCYBL 8th grade boys’ Division 2 season opener against Annandale Boys and Girls Club, Saturday at Specker. reach and into the week-1 books as a dominating 77-40 victory. For more information about the Barracudas youth basketball program, email Jerry Arrington, CYSS sports and fitness director, at jerry.r.arrington@us.army.mil; Coach Herb Marshall at herbmar-

shall@msn.com, or Coach Alton Greene at alton.greene@yahoo.com. For weekly game schedules, gym locations and standings, visit http:// fcybl.org. • See more photos, Page B2

Barracudas kick off 2016-17 youth hoops season By Rick Musselman Sports Editor The Belvoir Barracudas officially ushered in another installment of Fairfax County Youth Basketball League action with full-throttle season openers across the age divisions, Saturday at Specker Field House and the Bryant Center in Alexandria, Va. In the 9:15 a.m. time slot, the 8th grade boys Division 1 squad squared off against McLean Youth Athletics for a defense-heavy matchup that went down to the final minute of regulation play, before McLean managed to wring out a 60 -53 victory. The win took four solid quarters of continual effort for the visitors to best the Barracudas’ pressing zone defense and sink a handful of buckets in the fleeting 50 seconds. The McLean defense stayed busy

for the duration, as well, as Belvoir’s offensive machine—spearheaded by guards, Trey Blackmore, Leonard Gant and Trent Campell—kept the ball rocketing across the court and into the hands of forward, Marco Watson, and center, Daevion Charles, down low. The passing precision around the perimeter and nohesitation drives through the paint kept the score close through the first period, with McLean holding a tenuous 28 -20 lead at the halftime horn. McLean retook the hardwood after the midgame break with an increased intensity in the lane-driving department, but superior rebounds by Barracudas forwards, Jalen Forouzi and Jalen Barnes, kept the home team’s efforts alive. Back on offense, guards, Miles Powell and Daron Love, took advantage of every opportunity to exploit vacancies in the McLean 3-2 zone defense to send rocketing cross-court passes out to

shooting guard, Elijah Banks, who repeatedly drove into the lane for scores, while drawing fouls in the process. But, McLean ball handlers unleashed a massive offensive push in the dwindling minutes of the second half to sink a pair of clean three pointers from near the top of the key, and a final bucket from the free-throw line sealed the deal and granted the visiting team a 60-53 opening-day win. For more information about the Barracudas youth basketball program, email Jerry Arrington, CYSS sports and fitness director, at jerry.r.arrington@us.army.mil; Coach Herb Marshall at herbmarshall@msn.com, or Coach Alton Greene at alton.greene@yahoo.com. For weekly game schedules, gym locations and standings, visit http:// fcybl.org. • See photos, Page B3

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Belvoir Barracudas forward, Brandon Green, 14, works the ball around the perimeter during his team’s 2016 – 17 FCYBL 8th grade boys’ Division 2 season opener against Annandale Boys and Girls Club, Saturday.

Belvoir Barracudas point guard, Evan Snavely, 13, drives inside during his team’s 2016 – 17 FCYBL 8th grade boys’ Division 2 season opener against Annandale Boys and Girls Club, Saturday.

Belvoir Barracudas forward, Jaylen Davis-Hart, 13, takes a short-range shot during his team’s 2016 – 17 Fairfax County Youth Basketball League 8th grade boys’ Division 2 season opener against Annandale Boys and Girls Club, Saturday at Specker Field House.

Belvoir Barracudas shooting guard, Noah Carullo, 13, works the ball down the court during his team’s 2016 – 17 FCYBL 8th grade boys’ Division 2 season opener against Annandale Boys and Girls Club, Saturday at Specker Field House.

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Belvoir Barracudas forward, Jalen Forouzi, 13, barrels inside for a score during his team’s 2016 – 17 Fairfax County Youth Basketball League 8th grade boys’ Division 1 season opener against McLean Youth Athletics, Saturday at Specker Field House.

Belvoir Barracudas shooting guard, Elijah Banks, 13, charges into the lane during his team’s FCYBL 8th grade boys’ Division 1 season opener against McLean Youth Athletics, Saturday.

Belvoir Barracudas point guard, Leonard Gant, 13, sets his sights on a scoring opportunity along the baseline during his team’s FCYBL 8th grade boys’ Division 1 season opener against McLean Youth Athletics, Saturday at Specker.

Belvoir Barracudas forward, Marco Watson, 13, sets up an inside shot during his team’s FCYBL 8th grade boys’ Division 1 season opener against McLean Youth Athletics, Saturday.

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Registration for 2017 Little League underway By Bill Behring President, Fort Belvoir Little League Registration for the 2017 Little League spring season has begun. Different this season is the registration office is in the Sosa Building, 9800 Belvoir Road, instead of in the Markham School Age Services building. Military family members, ages 4-16 can participate. However, there are usually not enough registrations in the Senior Division, 15-16 years old, to form our own team. In this case, a combined team with another local league, usually Woodlawn, is created. Little League Baseball, Inc., by which we are sanctioned, has specific boundaries from which each league must get its players. Players living on post must sign up with our league, with the exception of those living in Woodlawn Village. Residents there may sign up with either Belvoir or Woodlawn little leagues. A military waiver for Little League permits any military child to play for the Belvoir league, regardless of where they live. There is also a waiver for those who have previously played in an offpost league and have moved on post, to continue playing for their original league. Registration hours have also changed. Sign up is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration is also open on the second Saturday of the month from 8 a.m. to noon. Registration requires a valid ID card for those old enough to have one; a sports physical report and a registration fee of $60. Paying this fee by credit card is the best method, if refunds are needed for withdrawal before the season starts. Cash or check refunds take longer to process. The physical may be a school physical, if it includes a statement that the player is eligible to play sports. An information paper about the league is available at registration and subsequent information will be forthcoming. Watch this paper for updates. For those not receiving home delivery, visit https://belvoir.armymwr.com/ us/belvoir/programs/youth. For registration information call 703-805-5555. For more information about Fort Belvoir Little League baseball information, call me at 540-7522662. Jerry Arrington, Child, Youth and School Services sports and fitness director, will be on site at the Sports and Fitness Office in the Markham Building. Aricka Vaughan, CYSS sports program associate, may be reached at 703-805-1258. Photos by Rick Musselman

Fort Belvoir Royals pitcher, Mica Kirby, 10, winds up to deliver a fastball during his team’s Minor Division Little League baseball match up against the Padres, June 18 at the 21st Street Baseball Complex. Registration for the 2017 spring season is underway through Child, Youth and School Services, now housed at ACS, Belvoir Road.

Fort Belvoir Royals catcher, Travis Williams, 9, makes the grab during his team’s Minor Division Little League baseball match up against the Padres, June 18 at the 21st Street Baseball Complex.

Fort Belvoir Astros infielder, Isabella Stone, 5, stands ready for a hit during her team’s Little League t-ball showdown with the Cubs, April 23 at Specker Field. Registration for the 2017 spring season is underway through CYSS.

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1908 Army-Navy college football game at Franklin Field at the University of Pennsylvania.

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The First Army-Navy Game in 1890 By Dr. Conrad Crane U. S. Army Military History Institute Nov. 29, 1890, marked the beginning of the greatest rivalry in all of American sports: Army-Navy football, which came about primarily because of the efforts of Dennis Mahan Michie. Born at West Point to a prominent faculty member who had been brevetted brigadier general for Civil War service, Michie learned how to play football at Lawrenceville Prep. He entered West Point in 1888 and began to contrive a way to bring that sport to the Military Academy. Navy already had a team. Michie knew that the USMA Academic Board was reluctant to approve such a contest, but he got Navy to issue a challenge, and convinced his father, a professor of natural and experimental philosophy (physics); Commandant Hamilton S. Hawkins, and Superintendent John M. Wilson that the pride of West Point was at stake. They helped persuade the academic board to permit the contest, but only with the condition that the game was played at West Point. The 271 members of the Corps of Cadets contributed 52 cents each to pay half of the Navy traveling expenses. Young Michie served as captain, coach, trainer, and business manager for the Army team. He gathered volunteers throughout the Corps to play, but only three had any experience with the sport, and usually they could practice only on Saturday afternoons, whenever bad weather canceled drill or parade. The Midshipmen arrived by special ferry on game day and grabbed

a feisty goat from an Army NCO’s quarters as their mascot. The game was played on a gridiron marked off on the Plain. The much more experienced Navy team dominated that first contest, winning 24-0 in front of a good crowd. That result did not sit well with Cadet Michie, who was determined to best the Middies. He found a competent coach named Harry Williams teaching in nearby Newburgh, and the officer-in-charge of football, Lt. Denny Tate, persuaded Williams to visit West Point twice a week to work with the team. The 1890 result also did not sit well with Wilson, who approved an unprecedented trip to Annapolis for a rematch. The 1891 Army team was much better prepared to battle the Midshipmen, having won three games, tied one, and lost only to powerful Rutgers. Michie starred in Army’s 32-16 romp. Both teams attended a big dance at the Navy boathouse that night, and the players congratulated each other on a fine game. At the end of the event, Michie shook hands with Worth Bagley, Navy’s star quarterback, and they wished each other well. Bagley and Michie exemplified the special nature of the Army-Navy rivalry, not only on the field, but also in their service and sacrifice. Both lost their lives in the SpanishAmerican War in 1898. Bagley died aboard the USS Winslow on patrol duty near Cuba, the only Naval officer killed during the conflict. Michie, whom Hawkins had selected as aide-de-camp, was organizing the brigade for an assault during the Battle for Santiago, when he was

killed by a Spanish marksman on July 1. Michie was only 28 years old. But, his legacy is still evident on those fall Saturdays at West Point when the Black Knights battle opponents in the famous stadium that bears his name. And, the legacy continues, as well, in the continuing contest be-

tween the Army and Navy football teams, which meets, once again, this year in the game that is the real Super Bowl of American sports. The 2016 Army-Navy football game is Saturday, starting at 3 p.m. at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md. CBS will be providing television coverage.

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Sports & Recreation Briefs This week Monthly and weekly aerobics class passes Sports and Fitness offers aerobics classes every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at Wells Field House, 1810 Goethals Road except Spin classes which are at Graves Fitness Center, 2116 Abbott Road. The Monday schedule is Pilates at 10:30 a.m. and Indoor Cycling at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday schedule is HITT at 10:30 a.m., Extreme Core at 11:30 a.m., and Yoga at 12 p.m. Wednesday schedule is Body Pump at 10:30 a.m. and Indoor Cycling at 11:45 a.m. Thursday schedule is Zumba at 10:30 a.m. Extreme Core at 11:30 a.m., and Yoga at 12 p.m. An Unlimited Monthly Pass can be purchased for $20 or and an Unlimited Weekly Pass for $7. Passes may be purchased at Graves Fitness Center or at the Body Shop, 1023 12th Street. For more information, call the Fitness Program Specialists at 703-806-4430. Visit the Sports and Fitness page at belvoir.armymwr.com for detailed class descriptions.

Swim Lessons Benyaurd Indoor Swimming Pool offers swim lessons for infants, children, teenagers and adults through March. Classes are twice a week for three weeks and cost $70 per student. All class dates and descriptions can be found at www.belvoir.armymwr.com.

Upcoming Golf Club membership sales Belvoir Golf Club has two championship 18-hole golf courses, Woodlawn and Gunston courses. A spacious clubhouse featuring Niblick’s Clubhouse Grill and the Clubhouse Lounge offer a view and, food and drink specials. Call the Golf Club at 703-806-5878 for more information.

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Belvoir Barracudas shooting guard, Trent Campell, 13, goes up for a short range shot during his team’s FCYBL 8th grade boys’ Division 1 season opener against McLean Youth Athletics, Saturday. ness at 703-805-4655.

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Youth Sports Little League and girls Softball Registration for the spring Little League and girls’ softball seasons opens Jan. 2 and is open until March 3. The ages for Little League and softball are 4 – 16 and the cost is $60 per child. The season runs April – June. Registration must be completed at the Parent Central Office, 9800 Belvoir Road, Bldg. 200. Enrollment closes when teams are filled or enrollment date ends. For more information, call Youth Sports, 703-805-9138.

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Indoor pool winter hours Benyaurd Indoor Pool is back on winter hours of operation. Monday-Thursday the pool is open 6 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3:30-8 p.m. for lap swim. Friday hours are 6-10 a.m., lap swim; 10 a.m.-noon, lap/ rec swim; noon to 1 p.m., lap; 3:30-7 p.m. lap/rec, and 7-8 p.m., lap. The pool is open weekends from noon to 1 p.m. for lap swim and 1 to 5 p.m. for lap and rec swim.

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Sports and Fitness is hosting their annual Health and Fitness Expo, Jan. 19, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., at Specker Field House, 2116 Abbott Road. There will be a wide variety of vendors and interactive displays to provide an overall health and wellness experience. Light refreshments will be provided and floor aerobics demonstrations conducted for those who wish to participate. There will be a T-shirt giveaway and chances to win FitBit trackers and other door prizes. Eligible participants include all active-duty Soldiers, dependents, retirees, DoD civilians and affiliated ID cardholders. Patrons, who are interested in becoming a vendor for the Health and Fitness Expo, call Joe Castro at 703-805-4659. For more information about the expo call Sports and Fit-

Day trips with Outdoor Recreation run through the fall. ODR offers transportation for day trips such as wine tasting, hiking, white water rafting, fruit picking and more. Prices vary based on the destination. For more information or to register for a trip, call ODR at 703-805-3081.

Professional golf lessons From beginner to avid golfer, the Fort Belvoir Golf Club staff will customize your individual program to maximize your golf experience. The Golf Club offers experienced PGA Class “A” Golf Instruction to help you in all parts of the game including; club fitting, full swing, chipping, pitching, sand, and strategy. Call the Golf Club at 703-

806-5878 for more information.

Cosmic Bowling Cosmic Bowling is Fridays, 9 p.m.-midnight, and Saturdays, 1 p.m.-midnight at the Bowling Center, 5975 Middleton Road, Bldg. 1199. Cosmic Bowling is out of this world, featuring music videos and awesome effects lighting in an ultralounge atmosphere. The cost is $5 per game or a 3-hour unlimited special for $16 per person from 5 p.m.-midnight. For more information, visit http://belvoir.armymwr.com/us/belvoir/programs/bowling-center.

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

Adult recreational volleyball Eligible individuals ages 18 and older are welcome to play adult recreational volleyball Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and Sundays, 2-5 p.m., at Wells Field House. For more information, visit http://belvoir. armymwr.com/us/belvoir/programs/wells-fieldhouse or contact Ron Valentine at Ron.Valentine@dau.mil, or 703-805-2912; T.J. Dierks at Timothy.Dierks@DTRA.mil; or Cliff Fouts at CrFouts26k@aol.com.

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Collin Badgett, 8, dons a turnout coat Tuesday morning, assisted by Fire Marshall Kevin Good. Badgett rode a Fort Belvoir fire truck to school, accompanied by U.S. Army GarrisonFort Belvoir Headquarters Battalion commander Lt. Col. Christopher Tomlinson, left, and Command Sgt. Maj. Richard Carullo.

Collin Badgett, 8, gets a last-minute briefing, before heading off to Fort Belvoir Elementary School in a fire truck, Tuesday. The third-grader was given the memorable experience after winning the 2016 Fort Belvoir Fire Safety Art Contest.

Students win ride to school in fire truck By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Two lucky students got to ride in a Fort Belvoir fire truck, after winning a Fort Belvoir Fire Safety Art Contest. The contest was part of a “Keeping our Homefront Safe” community, risk-reduction initiative, said Kevin Good, fire marshal. It’s a partnership between the fire department and the Villages at Belvoir. “This contest is truly a magical moment for military children, and recognition of their effort is a small way to display the importance of a fire-safe lifestyle, maintain exceptional community relations, and introduce children to a more in-depth view of a firefighter’s career,” he said. The contest was open to kindergarten to eighth-grade students who are Belvoir residents. Firefighters chose the winners, based on creativity and what they’ve learned about fire safety. “Knowing this type of contest, and the age group targeted, helps the message not only reach the child participant, but leads to involvement of parents and often siblings,” Good said. “We are not only showing success around Fort Belvoir, but, around the world, as we seek academic opportunities through lifeskills in standards-backed, realitybased, personally relevant exploratory learning that will help save lives.” Collin Badgett, a third-grader, based his artwork on one of his favorite games – Minecraft. His art featured a boy who wanted to do a prank using a lighter. However, Steve, a character from Minecraft,

intervened. “Steve got mad and he put out the fire,” Collin said. It took him two days to complete the project. He said he knows the importance of not playing with fire and how to get out of his house in case there is a real fire. He was very excited about winning the contest and being able to ride in the fire truck for the first time. “I feel really good, because it’s my first time winning a contest,” he said. Collin’s parents, Aileen Badgett and Master Sgt. Jeremy Badgett, Army Aviation Brigade, said they have plans in place in case of a fire emergency. The family practices emergency procedures and has emergency phone numbers and a fire extinguishers in easy-to-reach places, Aileen said. “We want the kids to understand how to prevent fires and what to do when one occurs,” she said. “Their safety is of the utmost importance and we want them to be confident in themselves when an emergency occurs.” Kiah Morris, a third-grade student, was the other winner. Kiah said her mother, Regina JeffersWooten, was her inspiration for her artwork. Her project featured several do’s and don’ts of fire safety, such as checking the alarms – something she’s seen her mother do. The family, including Kiah’s father, Master Sgt. Anthony Wooten, Army G-3/5/7 Military OperationsLeadership Training, also keeps fire emergency practices and prevention in place. “We check our fire alarms and have an evacuation plan, if needed.

Kiah Morris, 9, is escorted to class by U. S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir Commander Col. Angie Holbrook after winning the Fort Belvoir Fire Safety Art Contest. As a winner, Kiah enjoyed a ride to school in a fire truck, Monday. (We) always make sure anything flammable is not close to an open flame, never leave anything on top of the stove, even when it’s off; we use surge bars, and, when we go to bed or leave, we check two or three times that everything is unplugged and turned off.” Like Collin, Kiah had never ridden in a fire truck before and was

excited to do so. “I got to push the horns and I got to ride in the front seat,” she said. It took Kiah two weeks to complete her project, which was an information-type poster, Regina said. “It’s important to know how to prevent a fire from happening, but, if there is one, you know what to do,” Kiah said.

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APG Fellows graduate Program Manager’s Course By Jim Oman Senior Service College Fellowship Program On Nov. 18, in Huntsville, Ala., Aberdeen Proving Ground fellows along with 14 classmates from Warren, Mich.; and Huntsville graduated from the 10-week Program Manager’s Course. PMT 401 is DAU’s rigorous, executive-level, case-based course. It is designed for experienced acquisition practitioners, specially selected for their potential as leaders of major acquisition programs, integrated product teams and major command division chiefs. The course is constructed around eight overarching themes, involving, primarily, case studies of real-life, acquisition-related challenges and dilemmas. They provide each learner the chance to practice leading a program in a rapidly changing environment; leading program management operations in different acquisition phases; working effectively with higher headquarters and with industry; achieving and maintaining excellent customer relations; applying appropriate tools for the evolving information environment; working effectively with external organizations; and leading joint and international programs. PMT 401 also hosts a Capitol Hill workshop, which provides the fellows with an overview and understanding of the U.S. Congress and the legislative process. The workshop examines current U.S. public policy issues with in-depth analysis of Congressional politics, decision-making and their implications to the DoD and nation. The workshop also provides the fellows the chance to discuss current issues of interest, on and off the record, with political experts and leading authorities who have experience in all aspects of the national policymaking process and the potential consequences to U.S. national interests in the coming years.

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APG fellows from left, Phillip Minor; Jonathan Reiner; Michael Danhires; Lareina Adams; Brian DeBiase; Scott Kelley; and James Shillingford. The Senior Service College Fellowship Program is a nationally-recognized, Army-sponsored program designed to develop strong, effective senior leaders for DoD’s Acquisition community. A call for applications for selection/attendance in the class of 2017-18 will run from Jan. 23 to March 23. The course starts July 24. Program announcement information will be posted on

U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center website, http://asc.army.mil/web/. Acquisition professionals from the fourth estate may also apply for consideration/selection. For more information, visit the DAU website, www.dau.mil/sscf/Pages/apg.aspx, or contact James Oman, james.oman@dau.mil, or 410-2729470.

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INSCOM, ARCYBER gather for one-of-a-kind holiday celebration By Sgt. Jeff Storrier INSCOM Public Affairs U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command and U.S. Army Cyber Command personnel helped usher in the holidays at their Nolan Building headquarters on Fort Belvoir, Friday. The holiday celebration featured a luncheon sponsored by INSCOM’s Command Chaplain Office; a tree lighting; songs by students from Fort Belvoir Elementary School and a visit from Santa Claus. Col. Timothy S. Mallard, Fort Belvoir’s command chaplain, was the featured speaker for the celebration’s lunch, where he provided a blessing and shared words of wisdom. “Just as we are connected to our electronics,” Mallard said, “it’s important that we remain connected to each other, especially during the holidays.” After lunch, attendees made their way to the lobby for the tree-lighting, where Maj. Gen. Christopher S. Ballard, INSCOM commanding general, delivered an INSCOM-themed version of the famous poem, ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas,’ which drew laughs and applause from the crowd. Ballard was effusive in his praise of those who attended, during his remarks. “I’m here to thank you for all of the hard work you have done,” Ballard said, “and, remind each and every one of you to have some fun this holiday season. You’ve earned this time with family and friends.” The second grade chorus from Fort Belvoir Elementary School performed renditions of the holiday classics ‘Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer’ and ‘Up On The Housetop,’ and the audience responded to each song with thunderous applause. Ballard also presented the students and their principal, Kathy Toussaint-Williams, with a U.S. flag and a certificate in appreciation for their efforts. “On behalf of Fairfax County, thank you for what you do and thank you for supporting our children,” Toussaint-Williams said. The ceremonial tree lighting was followed by a visit from Santa Claus, who joked with Ballard that the mild Northern Virginia day was a bit warmer than his preferred climate at the North Pole.

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Maj. Gen. Christopher S. Ballard, commanding general, U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command, addresses attendees during the INSCOM and Army Cyber Command Holiday Celebration at Fort Belvoir’s Nolan Building, Dec. 1.

Each staff section presented a holiday ornament, decorated to represent their duties within INSCOM and ARCYBER. The ornaments were put on the tree by staff representatives who offered cheerful and witty remarks about daily life at the Nolan Building. With the tree trimmed and the students visiting Santa, the day’s events ended with a distinctive rendition of ‘The 12 Days of Christmas’ sung by everyone, followed by cake and refreshments.

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Belvoir Briefs Red Cross open house Belvoir’s Red Cross Open House is Dec. 15, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Red Cross House, 9716 Middleton Road, behind the water tower and near the skate park. There will be food, drink, prizes and cheer and people can learn about all of the Red Cross services that are available.

ring in the New Year on Dec. 31 from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m., with a fourcourse, gourmet dinner; a glass of champagne for the toast; party favors; and continental breakfast. A cash bar opens at 6 p.m., with free hors d’oeuvres. The cost is $90 per person. Tickets are available at the O club. For more information call 703780-0930.

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The Fairfax-Lee Chapter of AUSA sponsors a Soldier Christmas Party at the Belvoir Officers’ Club, Dec. 15, from 5 to 9 p.m. All E-6 and below and their family members are guests for the evening, at no cost. For all others, the cost of the dinner buffet is $45 for adults and $15 per child, 10 and younger. Soldiers and family members may sign up at the Belvoir Army Community Service, 9800 Belvoir Road, Bldg. 200; and the Wounded Transition Battalion, 5960 9th St. Santa will give gifts to the children and the group will sing carols. Details are available via e-mail to moetze2@gmail.com.

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The Army Women’s Foundation is accepting applications for its Legacy Scholarship program through Jan. 15. The program offers financial support in four areas: certificate programs, community college coursework, undergraduate degrees, and graduate degrees. Scholarships are awarded only to coursework from accredited institutions and are based on merit, academic potential, community service, letters of recommendation and need. Eligibility requirements and the application are online at www. awfdn.org/scholarships. Info is available from the foundation, 804734-3078.

Army OCS reunion The Army Officer Candidate School Alumni Association has announced a 2017 reunion May 7-11, in Columbus, Ga. The association

represents all Army officers commissioned through any Army OCS program, regardless of previous locations or branch affiliation. More than 250,000 OCS graduates and 43 Medal of Honor awardees have provided leadership during peace and war. The OCS is located at Fort Benning, Ga., and serves as a principal venue for officer accessions for the Army. Mini-class reunions are being encouraged. There will also be demonstrations and briefings highlighting developments related to the OCS program. The itinerary includes the OCS Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony; OCS Alumni Banquet at the National Infantry Museum; Little White House Tour; and reunion dinner. The reunion will be at the Columbus Marriott Hotel, 800 Front Avenue, Columbus, Ga. 31901. 1-706324-1800. Reservations for the “OCS Alumni Reunion” are being accepted at a special rate before April 15. For more information, contact Nancy Ionoff, 813-917-4309, or https://www.ocsalumni.org/events/ cart.php?id=1.

Library closed during final move to Sosa The MWR Library is moving from its current location in the Van Noy

building on 12th Street, Bldg. 1024, to the Sosa Center on Belvoir Road, Bldg. 200. The library does not charge overdue fees and borrowed books can be put in the drop box in front of the Van Noy, which staff will check periodically. Patrons are asked not to leave books outside if the box is full. Library programs like story time, book club and teen night, resume in the new location after the move. For more information, visit the MWR website, Belvoir.armymwr. com, or call 703-806-3323.

Dance classes enrolling SKIES Unlimited is accepting enrollment through March for dancers ages 2-16 in Twinkle Toes Dance Classes. They offer ballet, tap, jazz and lyrical classes. Visit Belvoir.armymwr.com for class descriptions and tuition costs. For more information call the SKIES Unlimited office, 703-805-9146.

Swim lessons Swim Lessons are offered at Benyaurd Indoor Swimming Pool for infants, children, teenagers and adults. Sessions are offered through March. Classes are twice a week for three weeks and cost $70 per student. Class dates and descriptions are available from Belvoir. armymwr.com.

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cussed her experience. “It was strange -- she was like a Soldier who had really been on the front lines. They’re the ones who don’t talk about it much and she didn’t either,” he said.

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Not alone Perhaps the most fun details Burpee can recall from the story of his birth? He had a nickname from Day 1 -- and he wasn’t the only baby. “There was one other child, a male, born in Tripler that day,” he said. “There were privacy concerns, as well as wartime concerns so, rather than release names, they gave the babies nicknames.” The other child was born during the attack, so his nickname was ‘Blitz,’ and Burpee was born after the attack, later at night once things had quieted down. His nickname was ‘Blackout.’” Three weeks after the attack, because of concerns of a land invasion, officials moved all female civilians and children onto a troop transport to take them to California. So “Blackout’s” stint on Hawaii didn’t last long but, in time, he came to appreciate its significance. “I think the first time ... was (when) I was in high school and a local newspaper found out that I was a Dec. 7, 1941, baby,” he remembered. “So, they came out and did an interview. And I thought, ‘OK, that’s kind of interesting.’” Read the rest of Burpee’s story at www.army.mil.

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