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May 5, 2016
Children see parents work in ‘real world’ By Chris Erbe Defense Logistics Agency Children of McNamara Headquarters Complex employees at the Defense Logistics Agency took a break from school to “shadow” their parents during “Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day,” April 28. Headquarters complex Morale, Welfare and Recreation sponsored the event. About 90 youth accompanied a parent to their “real-world” workplace to see what it is they do all day. Mark Simon, from the Defense Contract Audit Agency, brought his two kids, ages 9 and 13. “I wanted them to get an appreciation for the environment that we work in — how you dress, how you hold yourself, how you talk with other people in a business setting,” he said. “It’s great for them to get out of school for a while and see how adults operate in the big world.” MWR scheduled several activities for the young guests throughout the day. DLA historian Christine Reilly delivered a presentation on the history of the agency, which included a
Up Front Prostate Cancer Support Group
The Prostate Cancer Support Group meets at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital the second Thursday of every month. The next meeting is May 12, from 1 to 2 p.m., and 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Urology Clinic, Sunrise Pavilion, 2nd floor. Spouses and partners are invited. For more information, contact Jane Hudak, 301-319-2918, jane.l.hudak.ctr@mail.mil.
Army Birthday Ball
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Leading a tour of the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Mark Simon shows children and parents a portrait of Lt. Gen. Andrew T. McNamara, first director of Defense Logistics Agency, during “Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day,” April 28. hands-on demonstration of military Meals, Ready-to-Eat. Simon then guided the group on a tour of the headquarters complex, discussing the architecture, artwork and other features of the building. “I wanted my son to see where I
work and give him some history of the building, which I didn’t know, even though I’ve worked here for three years,” said Shacasia King of the Defense Technical Information Center. See WORK, Page A10
Military Police detachment hosts change of responsibility By Amanda Stewart Staff writer A new detachment sergeant assumed responsibility for the 212th Military Police Detachment at a Change of Responsibility Ceremony, April 29 at Wood Theater. At the ceremony, the unit’s guidon was passed from outgoing detachment sergeant, Sgt. 1st Class Tracy L. Felts, through the detachment commander, Capt. Trent M. Dow, to incoming detachment sergeant, Sgt. 1st Class Ralph Alfonso III. Felts, the detachment sergeant since 2013, will be moving to Florida with his family. In his remarks, Dow thanked Felts for his work with the detachment. “I never thought I’d be so lucky to have a detachment sergeant who matched my leadership style and philosophy,” Dow said. “With your support, advice and mentorship, we were able to accomplish amazing things and transform this detachment into what we aimed for, when we sat down together on that first Friday afternoon.” Dow went on to welcome Alfonso, who, he said, will be a good addition to the detachment. “With the addition of Sergeant Alfonso, a proven NCO and leader, the detachment gains new perspective, ideas and energy,” Dow said. “Sergeant Alfonso, I challenge you to take the detachment to the next See MP, Page A13
Tickets for the 241st Army Birthday Ball celebrating “The American Soldier - Always Ready, Always Leading” are on sale. The 2016 Army Birthday Ball is from 5 p.m. to midnight June 18 at the Washington Hilton, 1919 Connecticut Ave., NW. Soldiers who are active-duty, National Guard and Army Reserve, Army family members, Army civilians, government contractors, Army retirees and Army veterans can buy tickets. Event officials expect to sell out quickly. Shuttle buses will run to and from the Pentagon to the Hilton. Limited paid parking is available at the venue and nearby garages, but guests are strongly encouraged to use the shuttle or public transportation. The Army Birthday Ball is formal. Attire for civilians is formal evening wear or black tie. Military uniform is the Army Service Uniform; Dress Blues/Dress Mess with bow tie, or equivalent for other services. the U.S. Army Field Band, the U.S. Army Drill Team and the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps will provide entertainment. Information about ball registration and ticket prices is available from www.2016ABB.com. The ball’s helpdesk is 1-877-614-3581, or via email to helpdesk@ubt.com.
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212th Military Police Detachment commander, Capt. Trent Dow, left, hands the unit guidon over to Sgt. 1st Class Ralph Alfonso III during the Change of Responsibility Ceremony, April 29 at Fort Belvoir's Wood Theater.
The annual Army Emergency Relief Campaign is open until May 15. AER provides emergency financial assistance to Soldiers and their families, mostly from donations to the program. For information about AER and how to donate, visit www.aerhq.org. Belvoir’s AER officer is Toni Cuttino, 703-805-3130, toni.m.cuttino. civ@mail.mil. See related story page AX.