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Road-widening project nears completion By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer The Route 1 Expansion Project completion is finalizing, with all six lanes expected to be open by Memorial Day, said Tim Brown, construction operations engineer for Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division-Federal Highway Administration. Currently, the project is focused on paving that will last through April, and permanent signal work, landscaping, pavement marks, and signs are going up until May. The project is expected to be finished before June 1. This will be the end of a project that has been underway for many years. County, transportation and Belvoir officials broke ground on the project in April 2014. Historical sites and buildings along the road were preserved or dismantled, like a train trestle bridge that once spanned over Route 1 between Tulley and Pence gates. It was torn down in late 2014, and has a long history with Fort Belvoir. The original bridge was created in 1918 out of wood and rebuilt with concrete 10 years later. When completed, the $180 million project will have widened 3.5 miles of Route 1 from four lanes to six lanes from Telegraph Road, south of Belvoir’s Tulley Gate; to Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, north of Pence Gate. It also includes left and right turn lanes at intersections and connecting roadways, and a provision for a multi-use trail, pedestrian sidewalk and on-road bicycle accommodations. More information about the road-widening project is available from http://rte1ftbelvoir.com or at www. facebook.com/rte1fortbelvoir.
Commissary opening
Belvoir’s new commissary opens after an 8:30 a.m. ribboncutting today, replacing one that was built in 1982. Everyone is welcome.
Still time to help! Clean-up volunteers needed
The 29th Annual Potomac River Watershed Cleanup is Sunday, from 9 a.m. to noon, rain or shine, along the shores of Belvoir. Gloves and bags are provided. Volunteers are asked to dress in old, weather-appropriate, work clothes, as watershed cleanups can be wet and muddy. Many volunteers bring a change of clothes or shoes for the trip home. Adults; accompanied children; families; organizations; scouts and community groups are all encouraged to participate. Volunteers will meet at the Accotink Bay Wildlife Environmental Education Center. To volunteer, call Kevin Walter, 703-805-3969. Photos by Paul Lara
Construction crews cut the pavement on Richmond Highway in front of Pence Gate Tuesday. State officials expect all lanes to be open by Memorial Day.
Pence Gate closing on weekends, Walker, Kingman reducing hours starting April 7 By Adrienne Anderson Staff Writer Fort Belvoir gates undergo a change in hours beginning April 7. “The change in hours of operation is due to the need to address and realign our manpower resources, especially the Department of the Army Security Guard resources,” said Johnnie Kibler, Belvoir police chief. “We’ve been stretching our security force for more than a year, now, to maintain manning at our gates.” Pence Gate will be closed on weekends, and re-opens at 5 a.m. Mondays. Walker will change to 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekdays. Kingman Gates will reduce its hours to 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., 7 days a week. “This new schedule will be more in line for the security force we are resourced for at Belvoir,” Kibler said. “With our most recent traffic studies, we find people are avoiding Tulley, but that’s also now our quickest access point, during morning and evening rush hours. “When Tulley became the 24-hour gate, the deliverers changed their schedules. That, and a lane re-configuration we did a while ago, has really changed Tulley for drivers,” he said. Kibler added that lights and signals in the area will be adjusted for the best traffic flow. Belvoir Commissary and Exchange customers and hospital patients, visitors and staff should remember
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Sexual Assault Prevention proclamation
Belvoir’s SHARP program has a Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month proclamation signing Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the Belvoir SHARP Resource Center, 9515 Hannah Lane. Information is available by calling 703-806-0615. The 24/7 Sexual Assault Helpline is 703-740-7029.
Military Child Month kickoff dinner
Child and Youth Services and ACS hosts a free family dinner Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the Community Center, to begin observances of Month of the Military Child and Child Abuse Prevention Month. Tickets are required due to limited space and are available at the Community Center; the Sosa Center, ACS; or at any CYS facility. For more information call 703805-5555.
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Visitors, employees, and residents are asked to use Tulley Gate because because Pence Gate will close on weekends beginning April 7.
use Tulley Gate after 6 p.m., for entering and exiting the installation. Adjusting gate hours helps maintain the morale of the guard staff and their families, he added. Travelers are advised to use Tulley Gate, which has access for commercial use and visitors; and is, typically, one of the least-used gates.
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Have you postponed getting your GED, maybe, due to funds? If so, the GED Spouse Assistance Program is for you. The program pays up to $120 for a GED exam; and up to $280 for Adult Basic Education/ Pre-GED Preparation Classes. The cap for reimbursement is $400. More info and eligibility requirements are available by stopping in Barden Education Center’s Room 138, or calling 703-805-9264.
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Sexual assault and abuse: Not in Our Army By Col. Angie Holbrook Garrison commander Next week, we kick off our 2017 Sexual Assault and Abuse Prevention Month; a month we dedicate to education and recognizing the strides we’ve hopefully made in moving the needle for sexual assault and harassment victims on their survival journey; and preventing others from becoming victims at all. Our goal should be to change the variables in our culture that would make the conditions ripe for predators to continue preying on the vulnerable. We need to make standing up to do the right thing as noble and popular as it has become to do the wrong thing or, worse, just look the other way. According to the Defense Department, in its report from two years ago, overall, sexual assault reporting remained consistent with the levels seen recently. For fiscal 2015, the department received 6,083 reports of sexual assault for allegations involving Service members. In addition, climate survey results indicated that more than 16,000 Service members intervened in situations they believed someone to be
at risk for sexual assault. We talk a lot in the force about our battle buddies. It seems like such a foreign concept to me that anyone would intentionally commit friendly fire. That is exactly what a SHARP incident is - “blue-on-blue,” “friendly fire,” “willful misconduct.” There are no excuses. When one person devalues another person so much that they choose to inhumanely, physically possess them, we have sunk to a new low as a species. Equally as despicable is to be aware and do nothing. As bystanders, we all have an active role to play. If that were your daughter, your son, your sister, or your brother, you would not hesitate to act. How is your fellow warrior any different? When we deploy, we swear to do our duty and never leave a fallen comrade. Why would that change on this side of the ocean? Our duty doesn’t change just because the enemy looks different. We still do not leave fallen comrades. In fact, we are vigilant so they do not fall in the first place. When we see bad decisions being made, we step in. When pressure is on, we step up. We ask ourselves what we would want were the shoe
Holbrook on Hannah Lane; run in our SHARP on the other foot. Use April to practice your battle- 5K April 14 (see page A13) or attend buddy skills, look out for one an- any of the unique training we offer other and be safe out there. Please throughout April. Sexual assault and harassment show your support by attending our proclamation-signing at 9 a.m. should, by no means, happen in our Tuesday at Belvoir’s SHARP Center Army.
Training, events part of SHARP awareness By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month starts in April, and Fort Belvoir’s Sexual Harassment/Assault Response Program is hosting several events to raise awareness and reaffirm everyone’s commitment to preventing sexual assault. A 2017 Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month proclamation signing is at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Fort Belvoir SHARP Resource Center, 9515 Hannah Lane, Bldg 1099. This year’s theme is “Protecting our people protects our mission.” Lt.
Gen. Gwen Bingham, assistant chief of staff for installation management, is guest speaker. Mike Domitz from Date Safe Project, hosts “The Mission is Transformation,” a program focusing on creating long-term, cultural transformation toward respect, sex, consent, bystander intervention and supporting survivors. The event provides annual training credit and is at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Fort Belvoir SHARP Resource Center. “Canary in the Coal Mine” is a presentation on the debate about rape jokes and exploring rape culture, with presentations at 9 a.m.
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and 1 p.m. April 19, at the Fort Belvoir Community Center. Annual training credit is provided for attending. Denim Day. Everyone is asked to wear denim April 26 to support combating rape myths and misconcep-
What is sexual harassment?
Sexual harassment is a form of gender discrimination that involves unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature between the same or opposite genders. The Department of Defense Safe Helpline number is 1-877-995-5247. The 24/7 Belvoir helpline is 703-740-7029.
The Belvoir Eagle is published in cooperation with the Public Affairs Office, 9820 Flagler Road, Fort Belvoir, VA, 22060. To contact the Belvoir Eagle, call 703-805-2019 or 805-5001, or email us at editor@belvoireagleonline.com. Submission deadline is noon Thursday. The Belvoir Eagle is published each Thursday — by HPR-Hemlock LCC d/b/a Northern Virginia Media Services, Leesburg, VA 20176, a private firm in no way connected with the Department of the Army — as a civilian enterprise newspaper in the interest of Fort Belvoir, Va. Views and opinions are those of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the official view of the Department of Defense, Department of the Army, Military District of Washington or Fort Belvoir. Advertisement in this publication, does not constitute endorsement of the products or services by Department of the Army. Everything advertised herein must be made available for purchase, use, or patronage without regard to the race, creed, age, color, sex, or nationality of the purchaser, user, or patron unless precluded by applicable federal, state or local laws. For Classified advertisement information, call 703-771-8831. Belvoir Eagle is a registered trademark. Circulation: 19,000.
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tions, and pledge to support sexual assault survivors. This is in accordance with Army Regulation 670-1, which states that commanders and heads of Army staff agencies may authorized military personnel to participate by wearing denim.
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Airfield drivers, pedestrians need prior clearance Submitted by Davison Army Airfield Safety Manager Belvoir’s Davison Army Airfield, is nestled between Route 1, Fairfax County Parkway and Telegraph Road, operates 24/7, including holidays. This little known airfield plays an intricate role in aviation support for the Military District of Washington and the National Capital Region. Recently, DAAF has had an increase in unauthorized vehicles crossing and pedestrians running on their main runway. In several instances, aircraft were landing or preparing to take off from the runway.
The multiple violations of delivery trucks and personnel entering airfield gates without clearance from the Air Traffic Control Tower or Airfield Operations are a major safety concern. In the past, Davison Army Airfield has hosted units conducting physical fitness tests and individuals running along their exterior road but, due to increased safety precautions and visitors’ unfamiliarity with airfield operations, most of these activities are restricted. All personnel operating on Davison Army Airfield’s runways, taxiways or aircraft parking ramps get additional training, while all visitors T:9.5” airfield personnel. Prorequire escort by assigned
hibitive and restrictive signs are posted on the airfield’s gate entrances. Increased awareness is important to prevent a potential catastrophic accident or incident. Flight Line Driver/Operator Training is conducted on the airfield on the third Wednesday of every month. Classes are from 1 to 3 p.m., in the B.C. Walsh Hangar Classroom in Bldg. 3145. People requiring training to safely operate on the airfield’s runways, taxiways, and ramps may contact the airfield’s supervisor, 703-806-7547; or Davison’s Airfield Operations, 703-806-7682. The airfield safety manager can be reached at 703-806-7538.
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Officers from any MOS can become warrant officer special agents By Army CID On the heels of 15 officers recently resigning their commission to transition into the warrant officer ranks as an U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, special agent, the Army has extended the application deadline to May 15 for the next round of applicants willing to pursue careers as federal agents, while conducting felony-level investigations and protective service operations. As CID special agent warrant officers, they will be leaders who manage all aspects of felony criminal investigations in all operational environments. They plan, organize and supervise criminal investigations, protective services and rule-of-law operations. The Army-wide, Commissioned Officer to Warrant Officer Program, is unique because company grade officers have a lot of leadership training early in their career, versus a great depth of technical training, and warrant officers have an extensive amount of technical proficiency. The blend between the commissioned and warrant officers is synergistic because those junior agents can share leadership and technical lessons with the newly transitioned officers. In the past, the recruiting program had only seen transitions on a case-by-case basis, but recently and for the first time, CID officials saw a group of officers make that career shift to warrant officer during a transition ceremony. “These individuals chose to resign their commissions in order to pursue a career involving investigations and protective services, which MP officers are excluded from,” said Chief Warrant Officer 4 Jennifer Pellegrini, U.S. Army Military Police School Investigative Division chief. Andrew Sherbo, originally commissioned in 2007, was a captain in the Military Police Corps before becoming a warrant officer. He said he enjoyed every “15-6 investigation” he was ever assigned. Many folks told him this was strange, so
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CID special agent warrant officers get training at the U.S. Army Military Police School and advanced training in a range of disciplines, including polygraphs; counter-narcotics; economiccrime investigations and computer crimes. Sherbo figured investigations must be something he would enjoy and excel at and decided to find a way to make it his primary job. Another captain from the MP Corps who made the transition, Warrant Officer Brittany Bradey, said she wanted to be an investigator ever since she could remember. She is looking forward to investigating felony crimes and gaining the technical knowledge to become a subject-matter expert
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economic-crime investigations; computer crime and many others. With more than 120 offices, CID provides worldwide support to the Army. Investigators also have a chance to get advanced law enforcement training at the FBI National Academy; Scotland Yard; the Canadian Police College; and at George Mason University, where they can earn a master’s degree in forensic science. Although many CID agents have some type of military or civilian police background, it’s not a requirement to qualify and be accepted into the program. For information; warrant officer application requirements; packet submission checklist; and points of contact are on the U.S. Army Recruiting Command’s website, http:// www.USAREC.army.mil/hq/warrant/.
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Local nature center teaches children Story and photos by Paul Lara Spring is here, and it is quite evident at Springfield’s Hidden Pond Nature Center. The pond buzzes with sounds of frogs and toads, and the shore of the pond was used as a teaching opportunity Tuesday, as a dozen children pointed and marveled at the abundant wildlife during a guided tour. The 25-acre center is tucked away next to a neighborhood on one side and Pohick Stream Valley Park on the other, and plays a role in teaching visitors about our local wildlife. Fairfax County
Assistant Naturalist Casey Riley guided the children and parents around the pond, pointing out the abundance of amphibians in the water and bugs hiding under logs and leaves. After scouring through ground-cover to find worms and beetles, the children then fed the center’s captive population of toads, turtles and tree frogs. “There’s a lot of wildlife around, if you look close enough,” says Riley “and this is a perfect opportunity to ignite curiosity at an early age.”
Ella Campbell reacts with excitement after finding a worm at Springfield's Hidden Pond Nature Center during a guided tour Tuesday. Fairfax County Naturalists use the pond as a learning experience for local wildlife.
Top left: Fairfax County Assistant Naturalist Casey Riley, left, shows a worm to Dax Graf during a guided tour of Hidden Pond Nature Center in Springfield March 28. Left: Assistant Naturalist Casey Riley shows curious children the mealworms that are fed to the Hidden Pond Nature Center’s toads. After viewing the pond’s wildlife and finding bugs, the children helped feed the center’s collection of toads and turtles. Above: Dax Graf, left, and Evan Lewis watch a frog at Hidden Pond Nature Center during a guided tour Tuesday.
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Timeout Blue Devils down Raptors, claim Base camp House hoops championship By Rick Musselman Sports Editor
By Rick Musselman Sports Editor The Fort Belvoir Blue Devils overcame a 6-point third-quarter deficit to upset the undefeated Raptors in the 2017 CYSS House Basketball League championship, March 23 at a packed Specker Field House. The contest, unquestionably one of the most adrenalinecharged showdowns of the year, kept spectators glued to their seats from the opening tip to the final buzzer. The Blue Devils, led by coaches Naaron Rainey and Jahmal Maloney; and the Raptors, under coaches Ricky Jenkins and Keisha Teixeira, came to the hardwood with rosters full of talent, and wasted no time bringing every asset to bear in the first period. See Blue Devils, Page B3.
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The Fort Belvoir Blue Devils and the Raptors pose for a photo after treating spectators to a dynamic CYSS House Basketball League 9-11 year old division championship, March 23 at Specker Field House. The Blue Devils came out on top 18-17 to claim the title.
NVESD sweeps DLA in volleyball By Rick Musselman Sports Editor Perennial Commander’s Cup volleyball contender, Night Vision and Electronic Sensors Directorate, gave spectators a high-octane demonstration of its renowned surgical offensive precision when the unit downed DLA 3-0 in a nonstop spike fest, March 22 at Wells Field House. Between the masterful ball-handling capabilities of Ric Licardo and Matt Birmingham all over the court, and the highflying spikes of Brad Lacey, Todd Jenkins and veteran Jody Todd, DLA had its work cut out from the opening serve. Scarcely five minutes into the first match, Lacey and Jenkins had drilled a series of rocketing spikes to the floor and established a solid, 7-point advantage. Still, DLA kept to the task, focusing its energies on defending the backcourt through the inexhaustible efforts of Mark Trkula, Mark Albright, Richard Teniente, and Samantha Kimble. Francis Quiambao, and veteran intramurals athletes, Andy Green, and Brian Witt, teamed up with Howard Eaves at the net to gradually get some offensive steam built. Photo by Rick Musselman
NVESD’s Brad Lacey delivers a high-octane spike during his team’s intramural volleyball match series against DLA.
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One night, towards the end of February, I was over at Graves Fitness Center covering the opening rounds of the intramural racquetball tournament, and sometime during the action I ran into a friend of mine from Fort Belvoir Community Hospital. “Man, you must live here on Belvoir,” he said. Indeed, this time of year, I do spend a lot of “non-office hours” on post covering a plethora of events, from Combatives and the Commander’s Cup season, to youth basketball and elite WAMAC games. I’ve always looked at it as the most pleasing form of job security one could ask for. At any rate, he went on his way and I began considering about what he’d said. Very soon after, my imagination began to spin its magical web and I became absorbed in a fun little fantasy about building a small place near one of the installation’s fields so I actually could live on post, always at the ready to cover anything at any time without spending a solitary cent on gas. The first thing I pictured was this four-man tent I bought in the late 1990s that I believe I’ve used twice. I could pitch that right near the sideline, lay out my two all-season sleeping bags inside, throw a couple of pillows around and have the perfect arrangement for chilling out under the stars after a long day’s worth of press coverage. Also, I’m guessing somebody at Materiel Command could throw me a couple of MREs each day, and if the Signal Company would be so kind as to let me borrow a field radio, I could even run a little weather station from camp, keeping everyone on the installation updated on atmospheric conditions, right as they’re developing. Even better, I’d never face another traffic jam again. Of course, there’s probably some regulation that would prevent me from doing this. I mean, I’ve been trying for the last six years to sweet-talk the people over at that North Post lot into letting me have one of those Humvees they’ve got sitting over there. I know nobody uses them much; in fact, I don’t think they even belong to anybody anymore.
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Trout Fest set for April 22 By Rick Musselman Sports Editor Fort Belvoir anglers will have a chance to land the big one during the installation’s annual TroutFest, 7 a.m. – 2 p.m., April 22 at North Post Pool. The unique and consistently popular event, hosted by the Fort Belvoir Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, and the Community Center, gives post fishermen a bit of an edge with the pool stocked with about 200 trout and all the necessary equipment available, including bait and poles. The cost for unlimited fishing is $10 (for pole and bait), and $7 (for bait only, for those who bring their own poles). For more information call 703805-2620.
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Fort Belvoir community members participate in the annual Trout Fest fishing event at North Post Pool. This year’s event is April 22, 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Jackson Cunningham, 6, watches as his dad, Dale Cunningham, sets up his reel during Fort Belvoir’s annual Trout Fest fishing event at North Post Pool. This year’s event is April 22, 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cody Wattendorf, 7, awaits a strike during Fort Belvoir’s annual Trout Fest fishing event at North Post Pool. This year’s event is April 22, 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Liliana Certoma, 2, learns how to cast from her dad, Vincent Certoma, during Fort Belvoir’s annual Trout Fest fishing event at North Post Pool. This year’s event is April 22, 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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Fort Belvoir Raptors point guard, Jason Pearl, exploits a vacancy in the Blue Devils defense during the 2017 CYSS House Basketball League 9-11 year old division championship March 23.
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from page B1 Ushering in the Blue Devils’ opening possession, guards Donovan Owens, Isaac Moser and Keith Maloney immediately went to work connecting with forwards, Marcus Bailey and Joshua Williams along the baseline for some early shots near the low posts. But, gains came at a high premium as the Raptors’ defense, spearheaded by Jason Pearl, Jon Potts and Jayson Peifeira out front and Levandre Jenkins and Brennan Taggart securing the lane, swarmed Blue Devils ball handlers at every approach. The defense-heavy matchup quickly unfolded as a back-and-forth struggle by both squads that kept the scoreboard in low gear for most of the opening period. At the midgame horn, the Raptors had secured a scant 10-9 advantage, courtesy of Pearl and Potts’ constant drives into the lane and a string of buckets from the foul line. Second-half action got underway with the Raptors intensifying its offensive determination. But the Blue Devils unleashed a full-court press and the added pressure from guards, Jeremy Mares; Isaac Moser; and brother, Luke Moser; created a series of steal opportunities for Bailey and Owens. By the end of the third quarter, the Blue Devils had shifted the scales, leading 16-12. After some substitutions, Pearl and Potts, once again targeting the
lane, took full advantage of strategic picks set by Talia Guerrero, Demitrick Johnson Jenkins and Sofia Heredia near the top of the key. But the lane collapsed with nearly every approach and the Blue Devils, again, took command of the hardwood. Steadily building momentum, Owens and Bailey unveiled a rapidfire passing game around the perimeter, connecting with Emily Brewer and Jayda Rainey along the baseline and eating up serious clock time. But, with 1:30 remaining in the game, Potts barreled inside for a hard-won layup which he followed up with a short-range jumper after Pearl made a critical steal at half court. Drawing a foul on his way in, Potts was granted an opportunity from the charity stripe, hitting a nothing-but-net free throw to take the score to 18-17 Blue Devils. Unfortunately for the Raptors, the game clock suddenly became the greatest obstacle to the perfect season. With the Blue Devils back in possession and 1 second remaining, the Raptors made every attempt to steal the ball at the throw-in and get off a Hail Mary shot before the horn. But the final buzzer sounded and brought the nail-biter championship to a close, with the Blue Devils stepping into the winner’s circle with the 18-17 victory. For more information about Belvoir’s youth basketball program, call Jerry Arrington, CYSS sports and fitness director, 703-805-9139; or Julie Libert, CYSS sports and fitness assistant director, 703-805-9138.
Fort Belvoir Blue Devils forward, Marcus Bailey, drives inside for a score during his team’s 2017 CYSS House Basketball League 9-11 year old division championship matchup against the Raptors, March 23 at Specker.
Fort Belvoir Blue Devils guard, Donovan Owens, barrels inside as Raptors forward, Levandre Jenkins moves in to apply the pressure, during the 2017 CYSS House Basketball League 9-11 year old division championship matchup.
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Francis Quiambao sets up a scoring opportunity with a set at the net during his team’s intramural volleyball match series against NVESD.
DLA’s Richard Teniente makes a save near the sideline during his team’s intramural volleyball match series against NVESD, March 22 at Wells.
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from page B1 But NVESD’s precision in the backcourt and at the net continued to develop and another string of scores from Jenkins, Todd and Lacey enabled the squad to run away with the exchange, booking a 21-14 firstmatch victory and setting the tone for the rest of the series. NVESD wasted no time executing its proven M-O of overwhelming an opponent right out of the starting gate and establishing nearly insurmountable leads. Despite losing Birmingham to a knee injury early in the match, Todd, Lacey and Jenkins continued to exploit picture-perfect sets provided by Licardo in the kill zone and ended up booking a 21-9 victory in the second match and a 21-10 win in the third to crown the series. The FY17 single-elimination championship tournament starts Monday, 6:15 at Wells Field house. For regular-season results and the playoff schedule, visit http:// www.quickscores.com/Orgs/index. php?OrgDir=belvoirmwr. For more information about Fort Belvoir’s intramural sports program and the annual Commander’s Cup title race, call Justin Fitzgerald, league coordinator and sports facility manager, 703-806-5093. Athletes can also contact their respective unit representative for sign-up information and scheduling details.
DLA’s Samantha Kimble denies NVESD a score with a surgical bump during her team’s intramural volleyball match series against NVESD, March 22.
NVESD’s Brad Lacey delivers a spike during his team’s intramural volleyball match series against DLA.
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Little League Minor, Major divisions teams formed By Bill Behring Fort Belvoir Little League Tryout sessions for the Major and Minor divisions in Fort Belvoir Little League Baseball have ended. The major and minor drafts were held Monday and Friday, respectively, last week. Teams are being formed this week for Tee Ball and Machine Pitch divisions. There are no tryouts for these two divisions; the teams are formed by the neighborhoods where the players live. Exceptions exist, of course, as several players live off post and are placed randomly on teams. Other deviations happen when there are too many players of the same age in a neighborhood. The primary goal is to create teams with a balance of ages and genders. Practice times for all teams are based on the team manager’s availability. Tee Ball, Machine Pitch, and Minor division game are all played on post. Game schedules will be before opening day, April 22. Opening day ceremonies begin at 10 a.m. at the 21st Street Baseball Complex. All teams will play after the ceremony, with the first games at 11:30 a.m. All teams should be at the complex by 9:30 a.m. in full uniform with no equipment. Managers will check in and line up their teams outside Field Two’s outfield fence. With construction of the senior field ongoing, the Junior Division team—the Nationals—will play their games and conduct their practices at the newly renovated Woodlawn Little League Complex on Pole Road. Those fields are north from Belvoir’s Tulley and Pence gate, left onto Jeff Todd Way; right on Pole Road, in about a half mile; and the Woodlawn complex is on the left. For information, send an e-mail to coachbill2@verizon.net.
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Sports and Recreation Briefs This week Join the Fort Belvoir swim team
The Fort Belvoir swim team has expanded and now swims at a number of facilities in the Fort Belvoir area. They have been around for more than 30 years and coach all ages. They offer a rolling admission program and participants can join at any point in the year. Monthly fees vary based on age, swim level and the frequency of meets. For more information, call Coach Mark Murray 703-627-4796 or visit www. fbswim.org.
Associate passes now available at the Golf Club
Fort Belvoir Golf Club is now offering the opportunity to become affiliated with the “Flagship Golf Facility” of the United States Army. The Associate Pass Holder program is a great way to get many of the benefits of being a member of a golf club without the upfront costs in-
volved. Participate in this program and join in the camaraderie of Army Golf. The annual fee of $120 includes no initiation fees, no food and beverage minimums, annual gate pass, priority tee times and participation in member events. For more information, call the Golf Club at 703806-5878.
Youth Sports spring enrollment Track and Field is available for children ages 8-18; enrollment is open through May 12 and the cost is $95. Enrollment closes when teams are full or enrollment date ends. Enrollment must be made in person at Parent Central Services, 9800 Belvoir Road, Bldg. 200. For more information, call 703-805-9138.
FIT Team
MWR Sports and Fitness is offering a fun, energetic and motivational free workout every Tuesday and Thursday, 6-7 p.m. at Wells Field House, 1810 Goethals Road. Fit Team work outs are tailored
to all fitness levels and focused on burning fat and building lean muscle. Class is open to all military and their family members ages 16 and older, DoD civilian employees and contractors. Classes provided by Global Expansion Team International Health Coach Damon Stewart. For more information call 210776-4045.
Personal Training
Fort Belvoir Sports and Fitness offers weight management, highintensity strength conditioning, and functional training programs at the Kawamura Human Performance Center. Their staff is certified to assist and educate patrons on reaching their fitness goals. They offer exercise prescriptions, bodycomposition assessments, micro-fit assessments, functional movement system screens, and muscular endurance tests. They also offer competitive rates for solo or group sessions. Prices are available online at Belvoir.armymwr.com or contact Kawamura Human Performance Center at 703-806-4430.
Registration open for 24/7 Graves Fitness Center access
Graves Fitness Center will now be accessible to registered Fort Belvoir community members 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Sign up for all-access passes is now underway and gym patrons wishing to utilize the facility after normal operating hours need to register their Common Access Cards to allow entry. Registration is not necessary if accessing during normal operating hours. For more information call Graves Fitness Center at 703-806-5368.
Upcoming Get Golf Ready clinics
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www.belvoireagleonline.com Continued from Page B6. started. Learn to play golf in a fun, casual environment. The cost for the clinic is $100 for five sessions. Clinics are either Tuesdays or Thursdays (2 separate groups) for five weeks. Start dates are April 11, April 13, May 23, May 25, July 11, July 13, Sept. 5, and Sept. 7. Call the Golf Shop at 703-806-5878 to register or for more information.
SHARP 5K
Fort Belvoir MWR and SHARP is hosting a SHARP 5K for the community, April 14 at 7 a.m. The starting line will be at 14th Street and Middleton Road. Registration is free and can be completed online at Belvoir.armymwr.com, Graves Fitness Center, the Body Shop, or Kawamura Human Performance Center. 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. Free t-shirts will be given to the first 300 registered participants. For more information, call 703-806-4430. To register online, visit https://FtBelvoirSpringRun. itsyourrace.com.
Coed Volleyball Tournament
Sports and Fitness is hosting a coed volleyball tournament at Wells Field House, April 15. The tournament will have an open format; players are not required to play with the installation to which they are assigned. Teams are allowed a maximum of 12 players and there must be two females on the court at all times. The cost is $150 per
team. Eligible individuals must be 18 and older with valid ID. Register at Graves Fitness Center, 2116 Abbott Rd., by April 1. Call Graves Fitness Center at 703-806-5368, or visit belvoir.armymwr.com, for more information.
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The North Post Pool will be stocked with trout for their annual Trout Fest, April 22, 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. Unlimited fishing is available at a cost of $10 for pole and bait or $7 for just bait. Catch one of 10 golden fish to win a prize. No registration required. Call 703-805-2620 for more information.
Tennis Program—beginner to advanced clinics The Fort Belvoir Sports and Fitness Program will be offering beginner, intermediate and advanced tennis clinics starting in April. Clinics will consist of warm-up, technical, practical, and sports conditioning segments. Beginner sessions will be 5-6 p.m. and Intermediate and Advanced sessions will be 6-7 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays at either the Graves Fitness Center tennis courts, 2116 Abbott Road, or the PenFed tennis courts, Gunston and 14th St. Clinics last three weeks with two sessions a week (total of six sessions). The cost is $115. Eligible patrons include all active-duty Service members, retirees, dependents over the age of 16, DoD civilian employees and contractors. Participants must register and pay at Graves Fitness Center or the Body Shop. For more information call 703805-4430.
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Fort Belvoir Blue Devils team members, Keith Maloney, right; Marcus Bailey, center; and Joshua Williams give spectators an example of their commitment to victory during their 2017 CYSS House Basketball League 9-11 year old division championship matchup against the Raptors, March 23 at Specker Field House. The Blue Devils came out on top, 18-17, to claim the title.
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New Soldier armor weighs less, offers more options By C. Todd Lopez Army News Service The average generation II improved outer tactical vest weighs about 26 pounds. But the new torso and extremity protection system, or TEP, under development at PEOSoldier, sheds about five pounds of weight. The TEP is part of the new Soldier Protection System under development at PEO Soldier. The SPS includes the TEP and the integrated head protection system. The TEP can replace the IOTV, at less weight and greater scalability, depending on the mission. It includes a modular, scalable vest; a ballistic combat shirt; the blast pelvic protection system; and a battle belt, aimed at switching weight from a Soldier’s shoulders onto the hips., Commanders can require Soldiers to go with full protection -- which provides the same level of protection as a fully-loaded IOTV -- or go down to wearing soft armor under their uniforms for missions that require less protection. “It’s about giving commanders on the battlefield the ability to use the modularity capability of the equipment to fit their particular mission profile or protective posture level,” said Lt. Col. Kathy Brown, product manager for Personal Protective Equipment at PEO Soldier, on Bel-
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The Torso and Extremity Protection System, TEP, under development at PEO-Soldier, sheds about five pounds from the IOTV, and adds a wide degree of scalability that commanders can use, depending on threat level and mission. voir. The IOTV sometimes required Soldiers to wear the deltoid auxiliary protection -- cumbersome parts that snapped on to the IOTV and pro-
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The Army awarded a contract last week for a helmet that weighs an average of 22 percent less than the one currently in use but provides just as much protection, according to officials. The Advanced Combat Helmet Generation II contract was awarded to Revision Military in Vermont to produce up to $98 million in helmets over the next five years. The ACHG-II looks almost identical to the ACH Soldiers have been wearing for 15 years, but it weighs 9 ounces to almost a pound less. The new helmet is made from ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene, a lighter material than Kevlar, but reportedly just as strong.
tected their shoulders. Soldiers might have also been asked to wear the smaller, easily-lost collars that also snapped on. Both are gone with the TEP and have been replaced by the ballistic combat shirt, which has breathable fabric and also includes smaller ballistic protection parts built in. Soldiers would wear the BCS under the TEP’s modular scalable vest. “We have tested it,” Brown said of the ballistic combat shirt. “Soldiers like it. There is 95 percent Soldier acceptability of it. What we are working on now is tweaking the sizes.” The TEP also includes the blast pelvic protection system, which is designed to protect Soldiers’ thighs and groin against ballistic threats and burns. The BPPS is meant to replace the current combination of the pelvic undergarment and the pelvic outer-garment, or “PUG” and “POG.” The PUG has sometimes been referred to as “ballistic underwear.” The battle belt included with the TEP is part of a weight-management system, but also offers some protection. “It’s designed to remove the weight from your shoulders and put it on your hips,” Brown said. Whereas Soldiers might strap a radio or other gear onto their IOTV in the past, the battle belt can now take that gear and move the weight onto a Soldier’s hips. Brown said that after successful ballistic testing, production of the TEP will probably begin in May, and that Soldiers could see it next year or 2019. Another part of the Soldier Protection System is the integrated head protection system, or IHPS. In
its full configuration, it looks similar to a motorcycle helmet. The IHPS consists of a base helmet and add-ons, including a visor; a “mandible” portion that protects the lower jaw; and a “ballistic applique,” much like a protective layer that attaches over the base helmet. The complete ensemble is known as the “high threat configuration.” Brown said that, eventually, all deploying Soldiers will get the IHPS with the base helmet, which is the standard configuration. Other Soldiers, vehicle gunners in particular, will also get the mandible portion and the ballistic appliqué, known as the turret configuration. The IHPS has a Picatinny rail mounted on the side for attaching gear, and will also provide for attaching head-mounted, night-vision goggles. The visor portion on the IHPS provides ballistic protection to a Soldier’s face but doesn’t provide any sun protection. Maj. Jaun F. Carleton, also with PEO Soldier, had a pair of new sunglasses that are authorized for use by Soldiers if they want to buy them, or if their commanders buy them for them. The sunglasses, which also come in a face mask version, start off undarkened. With the press of a button, LCD modules that adhere to the lenses darken and provide sun protection in less than a second. “The benefit is that using one pair of protective eyewear, you wouldn’t have to switch from a clear goggle to a dark goggle -- you’d have one protective eyewear for all conditions,” Carleton said. Brown said the goggles will be available for units to be able to requisition as part of the Soldier Protection System. As part of extensive human factors evaluations, Brown said that PEO Soldier has used Soldiers, extensively, to evaluate the new gear. “We had a massive scale of Soldiers to evaluate the equipment, usually over a three-week to monthlong timeframe, where they would perform their different mission sets, where they will execute basic rifle marksmanship, and ruck marches,” she said. Afterward, she said, those same Soldiers were asked what they think of the gear through a qualitative evaluation methodology (Soldier survey). “They would give us the good, the bad, the ugly,” Brown said. “It’s extremely important to get Soldiers’ input. First, Soldiers are brutally honest and they are going to tell you exactly how they feel about the equipment. Second, why buy equipment Soldiers won’t wear? And third, who’s better to give us the best answer about how the kit should be designed than the Soldier who will actually wear the equipment?”
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PEO Soldier hosts study to increase Soldier capability By Debra Dawson PEO Soldier Public Affairs Project Manager Soldier Warrior, PM SWAR; and Project Director Soldier Systems & Integration, PD SS&I; hosted the 3rd Annual Soldier Baseline Configuration Working Group last month to study how to increase Soldier capability and reduce their load. Integration of the Soldier’s equipment is an ongoing effort and top priority, and Program Executive Office Soldier is the official agent for Soldier integration, Army-wide. “We are continuing to refine our process for how we can use our baseline to address required capabilities, Soldier load reduction, and Soldier performance optimization,” said Maj. Sheila Howell, PD SS&I assistant product manager. “The strides that PEO Soldier has made in documenting everything the Soldier is wearing, or carrying, for a 72-hour conventional mission profile are vital to ensuring consistent communication of the Soldier System with our science and technology partners and other stakeholders,” she added. The working group consisted of Soldiers from Maneuver Center of Excellence, 4th Ranger Training Battalion and PEO Soldier. Participating support organizations included TRADOC; Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center; and Night Vision
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Staff Sgt. Christopher Rogers, project NCO personal protective equipment at the Maneuver Center of Excellence, and Sgt. Maj. James Carroll, TRADOC Capability Manager–Soldier, discuss a Soldier baseline configuration. Looking on are Staff Sgt. Harrison Scurry, 4th Ranger Training Battalion; and Master Sgt. Aaron Atchley, Project Manager Soldier Warrior. and Electronic Sensors Directorate- perspective, go over form, fit, and Communications Electronic Re- function to ensure we are making search, Development, and Engineer- our Soldier’s kit wearable, comfortable and lighter,” he added. ing Center. The group worked on the five dif“The working group brought in MCoE and an NCO that just re- ferent Soldier configurations in the turned from deployment to better Dismounted Infantry Squad baseassist the process,” said Sgt. Maj. line. This baseline tool helps manJames Carroll, TRADOC Capabil- age the “Soldier as a System” at the ity Manager–Soldier. The working individual Soldier level. The workgroup “allows us to sit down with ing group meets annually to docuthe engineers and, from the user ment a standardized set of equip-
ment Soldiers wear and carry, and addresses better ways to configure the Soldier’s kit. This baseline includes variants for squad and team leaders, grenadiers, automatic riflemen and riflemen. “The baselines establish the starting point to capture the Soldier System in a consistent and standardized manner to enable Soldier equipment modernization and integration as well as opportunities to reduce Soldier load,” Howell said. Staff Sgt. Harrison Scurry, 4th RTB, Fort Benning, Ga., recently returned from deployment and came at the request of the working group. “Actually being able to see where the ideas come from for the gear we receive in the field adds value to my job as a Soldier,” Scurry said. “The NCO appreciates being able to give some expertise, as far as what realistically works and doesn’t work for each configuration.” Once baselines are determined, the Army tests the configurations at Benning through the Load Effects Assessment Program–Army. There are 33 Soldiers—27 males and six females—scheduled to participate in LEAP-A evaluations through April 14. LEAP-A consists of an instrumented course of 14 repeatable and relevant warfighter tasks, along with other events like vehicle ingress/egress, a foot march and a grenade throw. These tasks measure the effects of individual equipment configurations and combat loads on Soldiers’ physical performance.
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Honoring our youngest Soldiers April is Month of Military Child By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Throughout April, Fort Belvoir honors and observes Month of the Military Child. MOMC recognizes the commitment, contributions and sacrifices military children make. Belvoir’s MWR offers a wide variety of programs, services and events to support military children. Military children face challenges other children may not experience, like having to change schools frequently or having one or both parents deploy at any given time, said Marie Grayson-George, CYSS youth administrator for MWR. “Month of the Military Child acknowledges that they do give up a lot and recognizes their ability to adapt to the changes they face all the time,” she said. Upcoming MOMC events are:
The CYSS and Family Advocacy Program kickoff dinner starts at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday in the Community Center. It is open to anyone who’s picked up a free ticket at ACS, CYSS or any child development center. Wear Purple Day, April 14. Everyone is encouraged to wear purple to show support and give thanks to military children for their strengths and sacrifices. CYSS and MWR are hosting the annual Military Child Appreciation KidFest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 22, at the School Age Center. The free event has games, prizes, food and crafts. Parents of CDC children can check with their child’s CDC to find out about separate, parent-child events they can enjoy with their children during April.
Rob and Sharon Leake and their family came from California to the Northern Virginia area because of the events on Sept. 11, 2001. Sharon told her husband, “‘I just love Fort Belvoir and I want to always live close by,’ so we have.” Sharon retires Friday as the installation liaison officer for PenFed Credit Union on Belvoir. Often, she’ll serve as a liaison by bringing cookies to Belvoir events and offices, giving her the nickname of “the Cookie Lady.” Leake has a long history with the military. “My husband is a retired Naval Aviator and our oldest daughter served as a Navy nurse,” Leake wrote in an e-mail. “We have two other children, also. “I have loved the Fort Belvoir community; from the chapel, the commissary, the hospital and all the wonderful things that DFMWR does to make this a fun place to be,” she said. “Many years ago, I worked as a life guard and swim instructor right here on Belvoir before going to work with Belvoir Federal Credit Union which is now Pentagon Federal Credit Union,” she said. “I have been so blessed to have worked with so many awesome people. It has always felt like family here to me. I will miss working with real professionals and people who make “every day better” here on Fort Belvoir. Leake said her retirement plans
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Fort Belvoir military personnel and community members leave the starting gate of the 8th annual Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Program 5K run last year. The 2017 event is April 14, starting at 7 a.m.
Belvoir SHARP, MWR hosting 5K By Rick Musselman Sports Editor Fort Belvoir’s Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Program, in partnership with the DFMWR, host the 9th annual 5K Run/Walk April 14, starting at 7 a.m. at Gunston Road and 14th Street on South Post. Race-day registrations begin at 6:30 a.m. The event aims to increase awareness of the problem of sexual assault and harassment in the military; and teach the community about prevention and supporting victims. The 5K is open to everyone. Reg-
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Actor and comedian Jamie Kennedy headlines the Army Comedy Entertainment Tour Friday night. Kennedy has been in numerous films and television series, and spent the night sharing his standup routine with the audience.
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Join BOSS and ACS tonight at 6:30 p.m., for a free dinner and financial seminar, Financing Your Future. Learn strategies to help earn, spend and grow money wisely. A financial counselor will discuss responsible credit; saving for major purchases; and putting a dollar value on retirement. This Dine and Learn event is in the Community Center Ballroom and is open to all active-duty; family members, retirees and DoD civilians. Register via email to travis.m.souza. naf@mail.mil or at 703-805-8472.
Easter Brunch The historic Fort Belvoir O’ Club hosts an Easter Sunday Brunch Buffet April 16 with two seating times available, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. The brunch includes an all-you-can-eat buffet with champagne and mimosas. Reservations are required and can be made by visiting the O’ Club, 5500 Schulz Circle, or by calling 703780-0930. The event costs $36.95 for members; $39.95 for non-members; $15.95 for children 6-12 years old, and children 5 and under are free.
Parenting series ACS hosts two P3 Parenting Se-
ries, Wednesdays in April. 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Sosa Center, ACS, Bldg. 200; and 6–8 p.m. at the Soldier Family Assistance Center, 6th Street, Bldg. 1263. P3 Parenting is an interactive workshop series designed to help parents be more purposeful, productive and proactive (the 3 Ps). Parenting and childhood can be filled with what feels like daily struggles and hurdles. Participants will discuss ways to overcome challenges and build healthy relationships with their children. To register and to request child care, contact ACS, 703-805-4590, 2693 or 2967 or e-mail FBFamilyAdvocacy@gmail.com. Advanced registration for child care is required.
Tennis clinics The Sports and Fitness Program offers monthly beginner, intermediate and advanced tennis clinics in April. Beginner sessions are from 5 – 6 p.m.; intermediate and advanced, 6 – 7 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays at either Graves tennis courts, 2116 Abbott Road; or the tennis courts on Gunston and 14th Street. Clinics last 3 weeks with 2 sessions a week (total of 6 sessions), for $115. Everyone is eligible, including family members 16 and older. Participants must register and pay at Graves or the Body Shop. For more information call 703-805-4430.
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