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Up Front Blood drive The Armed Services Blood Program’s next blood drive on Belvoir is March 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Belvoir USO Warrior & Family Center on 9th Street. Appointments are available through militarydonor.com, using the sponsor code USO. This is one way to support the troops. If you can’t donate, please tell a friend about the drive.
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From left, Lt. Gen. Nadja Y. West, Brig. Gen. R. Scott Dingle, Brig. Gen. Ronald J. Place salute the American flag during Regional Health Command-Atlantic’s change of command, Mar. 8 at Thurman Hall on Fort Belvoir.
Regional Health Command-Atlantic conducts change of command By Craig Coleman RHC-A Public Affairs Brig. Gen. R. Scott Dingle, the new commanding general of the Army’s Regional Health CommandAtlantic, RHC-A, told his assembled treatment facility commanders and headquarters staff on Belvoir March 8 that the region will continue to build upon its successes in improving medical readiness, while improving the health of the Army family. Dingle made the remarks during a change of command ceremony after assuming command of the region from Brig. Gen. Ronald J. Place. RHC-A provides health care to more than 500,000 beneficiaries on installations in 26 states. The command’s primary missions are maintaining a fighting force that is medically ready to deploy; training a health-care force that is ready to deploy with those Soldiers; and protecting the health of the entire Army family. Dingle told Lt. Gen. Nadja Y. West, Army surgeon general and the ceremony’s presiding officer, he would continue to make readiness paramount. “We will establish a region-wide culture of excellence, built upon your priorities and vision,” he said. West highlighted the region’s accomplishments under Place, noting that, due to a reorganization of the Army Medical Command, RHC-A doubled in size. The scope of the regional mission also grew. “During his tenure as com-
mander, (RHC-A) brought new focus on supporting our Army’s mission by integrating medical, dental, public health, veterinary and warrior transition capabilities in the region,” West said. The surgeon general also praised the region for embracing technological advances in health care. Virtual health, providing specialty health care to Soldiers in remote areas, has been a particular focus of RHC-A, allowing Army health care providers the ability to help beneficiaries far from their treatment facilities. Using virtual health, beneficiaries may need to travel less to get specialty care. “(Brig. Gen. Place’s) team has set the standard in using virtual health technology,” West said. West also praised the region’s addition of new graduate education programs, which health care providers use to further develop their skills, enabling them to provide topquality care to Soldiers and family members. West singled out Place as a superb leader, who combines first-rate skills as a physician, academic, administrator and executive, with empathy. “He is decisive, but weighs his decisions very carefully. Not just doing the right thing, but ensuring it is done right in the most compassionate way possible. He cares,” she said. In his farewell to the region, Place said that, upon arriving at Belvoir in December 2015, he was initially impressed with the expertise and
diligence within the command. “And now, after seeing with my own eyes the near-miracles you perform on a daily basis, I am in awe,” he said. “This command provides spectacular support to Soldiers and their families; past, present and future,” Place said. Dingle comes to RHC-A from the Office of the Surgeon General and Army Medical Command, where he was deputy chief of staff for operations. Place will serve as a special assistant to the surgeon general.
RHC recent successes Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon, Ga. - Recognized for safety and quality for two consecutive years by the American College of Surgeons (one of only 60 hospitals selected nationwide). Keller Army Community Hospital, West Point, N.Y., Collaborating with the U.S. Military Academy, the Defense Department and the NCAA in the largest concussion study ever. Guthrie Ambulatory Care Center, Fort Drum, N.Y., - the highest-rated facility in the entire Defense Health Agency for electronic pharmacy prescriptions.
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New sibling workshop New Sibling Transition workshop is at 11 a.m. Monday, at Army Community Service, 9800 Belvoir Road, Bldg. 200. This workshop coaches families on their journey from an only-child home to multiple-child home, from pre-natal implementation techniques to post-partum. More information and registration is available via e-mail to FBFamilyAdvocacy@gmail.com or by calling 703-805-2693, 2697 or 4590.
Coping Strategies workshop An Effective Coping Strategy workshop is from 1 to 3 p.m. March 29 at Army Community Service, 9800 Belvoir Road, Bldg. 200. The workshop is designed to teach participants about anger as a basic emotion; how to recognize what triggers anger; the impact of uncontrolled anger on self and others and tools to healthily manage anger. The workshop is an introduction to identifying, understanding, and coping with anger at home and work and in relationships. People who finish the workshop get a completion certificate. More information and registration is available via e-mail to FBFamilyAdvocacy@gmail.com or by calling 703-805-2693, 2697 or 4590.
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Army astronaut to co-pilot spacecraft on space station mission By Army News Service When retired Col. Mark Vande Hei blasts off into space later this year for a five-month mission aboard the International Space Station, he’ll be proud to play a part in helping advance the human race. But, what he really can’t wait for, he said, is the stellar view from 200 miles above Earth, where the space station orbits the planet every 90 minutes. In 2010, a cupola was installed on the station. It’s a multi-windowed observatory module that offers 360-degree views of the blue planet. Inside, astronauts use various levers and controls to perform tasks like using the station’s robotic arm to pull in routine supply loads launched into space. They can also take time to reflect on the Earth’s beauty. “I’m actually looking forward to seeing what it’s like to see the planet from a different perspective,” said Vande Hei, 50, who retired last year from the Army where he served as a Ranger-tabbed combat engineer. The sight of Earth is so breathtaking, it brought tears to the eyes of a fellow astronaut the first time he peered out of the cupola, Vande Hei said. Once he gets that chance, the former colonel believes, he will finally see Earth as it really is -- an island in the huge ocean of space. “Hopefully, (I’ll be) getting a better understanding of what it means to be a human being on planet Earth,” he said. But, he will be doing more than just sightseeing. With Russia choosing to send just one cosmonaut on the upcoming mission after deciding to reduce its footprint at the space station due to high costs, Vande Hei has taken on more duties. They include serving as the co-pilot of the Russian Soyuz spacecraft that ferries American astronauts into space, since NASA’s space shuttle program ended in 2011. “Once we lost that other Russian, I had to jump into that co-pilot seat,”
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Retired Col. Mark Vande Hei waves as he is lowered into NASA’s Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory pool near Johnson Space Center in Houston as part of training March 1. The pool is one of the world’s largest, at 202 feet long and 40 feet deep, and is big enough to hold a replica of the International Space Station. Vande Hei is preparing for his first space mission, scheduled for mid-September. Vande Hei said, adding that another ton. The lab boasts one of the world’s NASA astronaut has also joined the largest pools. Using a specialized mission. “Instead of being kind of a spacesuit that simulates microgravpassenger, I’m really helping that ity, Vande Hei floated around the commander fly that spacecraft. That mock station, and practiced replacis a huge change in responsibilities.” ing large, nickel-hydrogen batteries Vande Hei’s mission was origi- with lithium-ion ones, a task he may nally locked in for March, but had have to perform as part of a spaceto be postponed to mid-September walk. so he could train for a few months The next day, he trained on an in Russia. That extra time also al- advanced resistive exercise device, lowed him to learn more of the Rus- which astronauts use to prevent sian language, which will help him muscle loss while they’re weightcommunicate with the spacecraft’s less in space. Astronauts can simuRussian commander. late free-weight exercises in normal gravity using the device’s adjustable Weightlessness resistance piston-driven vacuum Like other astronauts prepar- cylinders that provide a lift load of ing to go to space, Vande Hei must up to 600 pounds. undergo an extensive training regi“It’s vitally important. It’s one of men. Last week, he spent a six-hour our biggest countermeasures on orsession submerged underwater at bit to mitigate bone loss and muscle the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory atrophy,” said Staci Latham, an asnear Johnson Space Center in Hous- tronaut strength, conditioning and
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rehabilitation specialist helping train Vande Hei. According to a NASA fact sheet, astronauts can lose up to 15 percent of their muscle volume if they don’t exercise in space. “They would start to degrade,” Latham said, adding that muscle loss in space could be impossible to regain once back on Earth. Before heading into space, astronauts will see Latham 16 times in personal, one-hour sessions to ensure they know how to use the machine. While in space, astronauts will typically exercise 2.5 hours a day, six days a week, she said. Vande Hei plans to use the teamwork skills he honed in the Army while he works as part of the sixperson team tasked with maintaining the space station and conducting science experiments. After all, being stuck for months inside the station -- about the size of a six-bedroom home -- can present difficulties if people can’t get along. “You can drive each other crazy really easily,” he said. “So, it’s really important that people who do this job are people who can have fun while isolated from the rest of humanity for an extended period of time.” That level of teamwork must also be reflected among the many employees at NASA and other agencies who work together to make space travel possible. “No astronaut could have gotten to the moon without thousands of people working to make that spacecraft work properly,” he said. “I feel honored to be in that position, but I also feel very humbled that I’m in a situation where I really could not be in without a lot of other people helping me out.” Upon his return to Earth, currently slated for late February, he hopes to work as a capsule communicator in mission control. It’s a job he has done before, but, this time, he will be able to draw on his own experience to guide the astronauts who follow in his footsteps.
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Spouse competing in annual contest By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Cassaundra Martinez is representing the Army in the 2017 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year contest. The winner will be selected in May. “Where I am right now, I feel honored,” she said. “I felt honored to be at the Fort Belvoir level, and, then, when I was selected for Army Spouse of the Year, that kind of blew me away,” she said about the journey to become top military spouse.
The contest boasts more than 1,000 nominations from all military branches. Martinez made it through each round to become a branch winner and finalist. Martinez served for five years in the Army, has six children, and is active in the Belvoir community. She is a troop leader with the Girl Scouts Daisies, and recently became service unit manager for the Fort Belvoir Girls Scouts. She is also in the fellowship program, Dog Tag Bakery, which helps veterans with disabilities, spouses and caregivers with
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BOSS creates opportunity for new memories, friends By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer The Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers program offers options for Soldiers by providing them with recreational and leisure events. Although targeting Soldiers, the program is open to all active-duty Service members, no matter the branch. People interested can participate in volunteer activities and recreation and leisure events with a group, like skiing, movie nights, or karaoke events. They also do practical and engaging events, including Dine and Learn events, which teach individuals practical skills like personal finances and using public transportation in D.C., said Spc. Khewana Carty, who plans events for BOSS. “The morale and welfare of Soldiers is important,” she said, adding that when Service members are taken care of, they work better in their jobs. “There’s so much to do and a lot of opportunities. You get to make connections with others.” Although she is an active member with planning events for BOSS, she has seen firsthand the impact BOSS has. “I’d never been skiing before, but I had a great time,” she said about
BOSS’s most recent trip. “You make memories with people and make new friends.” BOSS meets every first Friday at 9:30 a.m. Their location is next to the barracks on 6099 Abbot Road, Bldg. 2115. BOSS’s lounge has bigscreen TVs, a computer library; free WiFi; a pool table; board games, and video game systems for its members to enjoy. “You should explore life outside of work and outside of the people you see every day,” she said, adding that BOSS tries to implement activities people can’t ordinarily do. It’s a place where people can relax outside of life’s daily stressors. “We’re here for all Service members,” she said. “It’s good to know there’s a place that focuses on your happiness.” For more information about BOSS, drop by one of the meetings, email Carty at Khewana.l.carty,mil@mail. mil, or call BOSS at 571-359-0194.
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Basin, Loop and Great Blue Heron trails Photos by Paul Lara By Directorate of Public Works Environmental and Natural Resources Division In the heart of the Accotink Bay Wildlife Refuge lies Belvoir’s Basin, Loop and Great Blue Heron trails. These trails offer great views of Accotink Bay and traverse through a variety of habitats that include small fields, mature forests and wetlands. With about 4 miles, combined, between the three trails, they are the most popular trails for morning runs and lunch breaks. Basin Trail Spans about 2 miles and runs north/south along the eastern shore of Accotink Bay. The trail is popular for all types of activities, including bird watching, hiking and fishing. Most of the trail winds through mature forests teeming with wildlife. From March through September, people who go to Basin Trail will likely encounter ospreys. Bald eagles can be spotted, especially from February through April, during migration, and with the return of fish to the bay. The trail has a few small fields that are maintained as early successional habitat to benefit bird species that need it. In the trail’s mid-point, people can find the Basin Overlook, a spur off of the Basin Trail. This short spur ends with a lookout to sit and see waterfowl, shorebirds and bald eagles as they feed in the shallow waters. Basin Trail’s habitat diversity offers a unique opportunity for bird watchers, especially in April and May, when many warbler species can be found breaking during their northerly migration. Loop Trail Nestled between the Beaver Pond Loop Trail, and
at the end of the Basin Trail, is the Loop Trail. This 1-mile loop is unique, as it abuts against the bay’s eastern shore. Here, the trail has large, gravel and stone deposits that many turtle species use as nesting sites. The abundance of turtle nesting sites also offer a buffet for mammals like red fox, skunk, raccoon, and opossum, that waste no time digging up the turtles’ newly excavated eggs. The loop’s eastern side offers multiple stands of the unique Pawpaw tree that, if timed right, offers a banana custard-like, pear-shaped fruit. Great Blue Heron Trail For those who like to venture off the beaten path, along Accotink Creek is the Great Blue Heron Trail. The trail, at ¾ of a mile, runs along the Accotink Creek’s eastern bank and ends at an elevated, wildlife-viewing hut. The trail tends to remain damp because of its proximity to the creek on one side and wetlands on the other, so, appropriate footwear is necessary. Dense vegetation along both sides of the trail offers hiding spots for many bird and reptile species. It also serves as a home to many beavers that can be seen swimming in the creek, chewing on trees, and, occasionally, crossing the trail. Even if you don’t encounter a beaver, you’ll certainly see their effects on the surroundings, with creek slides and chewed trees. The trail’s end has an elevated viewing hut to view waterfowl and shorebirds as they meander through cattails and reeds. Whether it’s a short run or a slumbering bird watch these trails have a lot to offer for everyone. So grab your water bottle, grab your binoculars, good footwear and TAKE A HIKE!
A covered stand at the end of Great Blue Heron Trail.
Several spots along Basin Trail have benches for quiet watching, including this sheltered overlook close to Fort Belvoir’s Outdoor Recreation.
Duck Blinds are available for duck hunters and bird watchers along Accontink bay.
The lack of foliage helps this male Cardinal stand out along Basin Trail Mar. 13.
Lichens break down a tree along Great Blue Heron Trail Mar. 13.
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B Section FBCH defends Combatives title By Rick Musselman Sports Editor Fort Belvoir Community Hospital fighters kept focus and intensity at full steam to edge out the Operations Security Evaluation Group for the FY17 intramural Combatives championship title, March 3 at Wells Field House. More than 30 athletes representing a variety of Belvoir units competed in the tournament in six weight divisions. Belvoir’s Headquarters Battalion and MWR hosted the competition, which was sponsored by the Military District of Washington. Male and female active-duty, Reservists, National Guardmen and civilians from Belvoir were eligible to compete. Belvoir Hospital’s Julian Oakes earned enough points to sweep the competition and earn first place in the lightweight division. In the welterweight division, FBCH’s Josh Hager triumphed over 212th Military Police Detachment’s Ralph Alfonso for the champion prize; and, in the middleweight division, Operations Security Evaluation Group’s Sam McAllister claimed the points needed to win the championship title. INSCOM’s Sean Zehtab defeated DTRA’s Tyler Hough to win the cruiserweight-division prize, and OSEG’s Brandon Knight won the light-heavyweight title by defeating Logan Malie, fighting for Warrior Transition Battalion, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. In one of the most dynamic bouts, FBCH’s Robert Mitchell defeated Cody Rodrigues of the 249th Engineer Battalion to claim the heavyweight trophy. 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.
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Headquarters and Headquarters Company’s Philip Baliola, left, squares off against USALSA’s Thomas Hong in a 2017 intramural Combatives championship tournament welterweight-division bout.
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Timeout A gift from Tom Seaver By Rick Musselman Sports Editor
Eagles down JBLE 65-62 in final WAMAC hoops home game
Belvoir Eagles forward, Tevon Horton, fires from the perimeter for 2 during his team’s week-9 WAMAC showdown with the JBLE Raptors.
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The Fort Belvoir Eagles men’s division squad unleashed a high-octane exhibition of precision defense to triumph over the Joint Base Langley-Eustis Raptors, 65-62 in the final home game of the 2016-17 Washington Area Military Athletic Conference season, March 5 at Wells Field House. Belvoir dominated both ends of the hardwood for most of the first period. Between the rapid-fire passing and lane-driving prowess of veteran guards, Anthony Johnson, Deonte Bleach and Ryan Stephens, and the spot-on perimeter and baseline shooting of forward, Robert Kearney, the Raptors struggled to gain an ounce of momentum, often trailing by 10 points. Adding to the visitors’ early troubles, Eagles center, David Moen, crashed the boards with his trademark dedication with every shot, bringing down a string of rebounds that thoroughly denied JBLE any second chances in the paint.
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One day in 1975—I must’ve been in the fourth grade—I made my regular Saturday bicycle trek to the local sports shop to drool over the new shoes, football pads, varsity jackets and tennis racquets I dreamed of owning one day. Well, this particular afternoon, I spotted a baseball glove that just seemed to beckon me every time I walked passed it. It was a Wilson, I think, and, oddly enough, made of royal blue leather with the signature of one Tom Seaver—a fairly famous pitcher who threw for the Mets around that time—scrawled across the “snap-action” pocket in the palm. I slipped it on and started flexing, trying to imagine how many times I’d have to throw it against a wall or run over it with my bike to break it in, and decided right there that I had to have it. Its $17.49 price tag would demand a lot of lawn mowing and newspaper deliveries, but owning such a sweet piece made any such effort worth it. It took me two weeks to save up the cash, and I spent the entire time worrying that some creep would buy it out from under me. After collecting for a final flowerbed-weeding job, I realized the moment of glory had finally come and off to the sports shop I rode. Miracle of miracles, it was still there and, after a trip to the counter, it was all mine. Looking back, I realize that baseball glove was my first “big” purchase with my own money. As such, considering the work that went into getting it, I absolutely babied that glove, applying oil every Sunday, flexing it while I watched TV, and making sure all the lacing was knotted tight before I took to first base for my Little League games. It might also explain why I’ve managed to keep all my kid stuff to this very day: my skateboards, my football cards and, you betcha, that baseball glove. So I suppose I somehow owe Tom Seaver some thanks for teaching me the value of things you have to work like crazy to get.
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MWR Home Run Derby Winners Congratulations to the top finishers in Fort Belvoir MWR’s inaugural Home Run Derby, held March 3 at North Post Field.
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Thomas Breeden poses with the first-place men’s division trophy after winning MWR’s inaugural Home Run Derby batting challenge.
Eagles from B1 Late in the period, the Raptors called for a much needed timeout, returning to the court with a new focus on defense. Employing a ferocious double-team approach to man coverage, JBLE succeeded in not only slowing down Belvoir’s ability to drive the lane but also put the Eagles at uncustomary odds with the shot clock. Bleach and forwards, Tevon Horton and Rickey Gulley, barely got the ball off their fingertips before the 30-second counter expired, putting the Eagles off-balance. At the 1:04 mark JBLE tied the game with a pair of freebies from the charity stripe. But Horton shifted the momentum back to Belvoir’s side with a clean three-pointer from the baseline just before the halftime buzzer. Leading 31-28 at the start of the second period, Belvoir kept the focus on defense, with Moen kicking off the latest effort with a trio of blocked shots down by the low posts. But the Raptors continued application of the double-team man defense quickly began to rattle Belvoir’s cohesion. A pair of charging fouls, coupled with a trio of throw-in miscues, enabled JBLE to build a head of steam that
Anna-Lisa Hallas poses with the first-place women’s division trophy after winning MWR’s inaugural Home Run Derby batting challenge.
left the Eagles trailing by 8 at the 14:00 mark. Following a timeout call from Belvoir Head Coach Herb Marshall, the Eagles slowly began clawing back into the contest. Bleach suddenly hit from the perimeter for 3 and Horton followed suit with a pair of outside jumpers for another 6, allowing the home squad to take a 47-46 lead. The balance of the contest unfolded as a back-and-forth struggle to take and keep the advantage on the scoreboard. Belvoir became more effective in shutting down the lane and another trio of clean threepointers from shooting guards, Ray Dumas and Ray Lindsey put Belvoir back in the driver’s seat, leading 5649. The Raptors stayed committed and narrowed the gap to three points by the 1-minute mark, but clock-stopping fouls at midcourt sent Horton and Moen to the line for another 4. The Raptors managed to hit a mid-range jumper from near the foul line, but Belvoir’s retaking of possession with 6 seconds remaining effectively sealed the deal on the Eagle’s 65-62 win. For weekly results, game schedules and standings, visit http://www. quickscores.com/Orgs/ResultsDisplay.php?OrgDir=wamac&Leagu eID=787316.
Daniel Gambill poses with the runner-up men’s division trophy after competing in MWR’s inaugural Home Run Derby batting challenge.
Sharon Mullens poses with the runner-up women’s division trophy after competing in MWR’s inaugural Home Run Derby batting challenge.
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Belvoir Eagles center, David Moen, goes up for the opening tip at the start of his team’s week-9 WAMAC showdown with the JBLE Raptors, March 5 at Wells Field House.
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Tyler Hough, fighting for defending champion DTRA, takes on C-Company, 741st Military Intelligence Battalion’s Ian Hoppe, in a 2017 intramural Combatives championship tournament cruiserweight-division bout.
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Belvoir Hospital’s Richard Mitchell, left, takes on the 249th Engineer Battalion’s Cody Rodrigues in a 2017 intramural Combatives championship tournament heavyweight-division bout.
2017 Intramural Combatives Tournament Results Overall Champion Runner-up
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Little League baseball tryouts continue
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Two weeks ago it appeared the weather would be nice and warm and, for the first time in many years, it appeared we’d be able to hold baseball tryouts on the fields. But, during the past week, all that changed. Last Saturday, Little League on Belvoir started with tryouts in Specker Field House. Tryouts resume Saturday at Specker, with the same schedule - 4 p.m. for players age 9; 5:30 p.m. for 10-yearolds; 7 p.m. for players 11-12. By March 25, parents should get a call from a team manager about what team they’ve been assigned to and when and where practices are. Parents who don’t get a call should e-mail coachbill2@verizon.net. Teams won’t be able to practice all the time at the same place. There are no practice fields and use of Long Parade Field is limited, due to the Route 1 Widening Project. Before opening day, April 22, teams will each have practice time(s) scheduled on the league fields at the 21st Street Baseball Complex across from the Thrift Store. Families are encouraged not to buy new bats. Those in use this year, with the Bat Performance Factor rating of 1.15, are usable through the fall season. Beginning in January, all bats will be replaced with those marked with the USA Baseball logo and 1.15 bats will be prohibited. Parents have never had to buy bats or other team-use equipment. Bats, and all the other playing equipment, except for the fielder’s glove, catcher’s cup and cleats are furnished. Team members get a cap and jersey to keep after the season. Issued pants must be returned. Typically, players wear white socks. However, teams may elect to buy different styles as a team. Any questions about Belvoir Little League can be e-mailed to coachbill2@verizon.net.
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DLA’s Samantha Kimble keeps the ball in play with a strategic bump during her team’s FY17 intramural volleyball season opener against OCAR, March 6 at Wells Field House.
OCAR’s Dexter Mazyck makes a save near the backline during his team’s FY17 intramural volleyball season opener against DLA.
DLA downs OCAR 2-1 in volleyball season opener By Rick Musselman Sports Editor Defense Logistics Agency kicked off its FY17 intramural volleyball season in the right direction with a 2-1 match-series victory over the Office of the Chief Army Reserve, March 6 at Wells Field House. Coming off a third-place finish in the 2016 Commander’s Cup title race, and in second place this year, DLA took to the court clearly prepared to continue establishing itself as a major contender among Belvoir’s top performing units. Using the proven bump-set abilities of Andrew Green, Samantha Kimble, Brian Witt and Giancarlo Coello at midcourt, DLA spike specialist, Francis Quiambao, stayed busy throughout the opening matchup, ultimately driving his squad to a solid, 21-15 win. OCAR came roaring back in the second match, keeping DLA on its toes with surgical defensive work from Bob Haldeman, Jason Aumiller and Dexter Mazyck in the backcourt. Jon Brierton fortified the scales-balancing effort with a
string of spikes and strategic taps at the net that allowed his team to squeak past DLA 22-20 with a critical match-point serve in the second showdown. But, DLA wasted no time setting its sights on securing the series, ramping up the efforts on defense while refining execution in the spike department. Within three volleys, Green and company had clearly reestablished its rhythm, exploiting every vacancy on OCAR’s side of the net to drive into the winner’s circle with a 21-14 match-3 win. Volleyball matches are played Mondays and Wednesdays through March 27. Fo r g a m e s c h e d u l e s a n d r e s u l t s v i s i t h t t p : / / w w w. 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.
Veteran DLA athlete, Andrew Green, sets the ball during his team’s FY17 intramural volleyball season opener against OCAR.
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Sports and Recreation Briefs This week Boater Education Course Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia all require boating education. The requirements are based on age and each jurisdiction has its own requirements. A class which meets the boating education requirements of all states is offered by Flotilla 25-8 of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary March 25, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Farm United Methodist Church, 3921 Old Mill Rd., Alexandria, Va. 22309. The cost is $40 (or $60 for two sharing course materials). Students who pass the test will be issued a certificate of boater education recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard and all states that require boater education. To enroll, email Rich Miller at eaglesailor75@cox.net or call 703780-3765.
American Red Cross Lifeguarding Class Benyaurd Indoor Swimming Pool offers an American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification Class. The course will be held April 7-9 and 1315. Details and class requirements can be found on the MWR website: Belvoir.armymwr.com. The deadline to register is April 3 and must be completed in-person at the Benyaurd Indoor Swimming Pool, 10051 Gay Road, Bldg. 182. Call 703-8052620 for more information.
Get Golf Ready clinics The Fort Belvoir Golf Club offers group golf clinics for beginners that will cover everything needed to get started. Learn to play golf in a fun, casual environment. The cost for the clinic is $100 for five sessions. Clinics are held on 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.
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 involved. 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 Spring soccer is available for children ages 5-12; enrollment is open
through Friday. The season runs April – June and the cost is $55. Spring select soccer is available for children of various ages; try outs will be in March, with the season running April – June and costs $95. Track and Field is available for children ages 8-18; enrollment is open Jan. 23 – May 12. The season runs from April – August 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.
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.
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.
Men’s and Women’s softball tryouts Sports and Fitness is looking for the best and most talented softball players Fort Belvoir has to offer. Tryouts are 6 p.m. Softball tryouts are primarily for active-duty Service members but DoD civilians working on post are welcome to attend (military members will be given priority). Players must bring their own equipment to tryouts. No registration or fees necessary; just show up ready to showcase skills. For more information call 703-806-5093.
Upcoming 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 activeduty Soldiers as well as Mobilized/ ADOS National Guard/Reserve Component Soldiers and DoD Civilians of the local Fort Belvoir community. For more information, call Anthony Leon, DFMWR fitness program specialist, at 703-805-4430 or email anthony.e.leon3.naf@mail.mil. To register online, visit https://Ft BelvoirSpringRun.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.
TroutFest
The North Post Pool will be stocking the pool with trout for their annual Trout Fest on April 22, 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. Unlimited fishing 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.
Water Safety Instructor Course Benyaurd Indoor Swimming Pool offers a Water Safety Instructor Certification Course with First Aid/CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification. The course is April 28-30 and May 5-7. Details and class requirements can be found on the MWR website, belvoir.armymwr.com. The deadline to register is April 14 and must be completed in person at the Benyaurd Indoor Swimming Pool, 10051 Gay Road, Bldg. 182. Call 703-805-2620 for more information.
Warrant Officers golf tournament
The Lord Fairfax Silver Chapter, USA Warrant Officers Association is holding their 3rd Annual Warrant Officer Week Golf Tournament at the Fort Belvoir Golf Course, June 22 starting at 8 a.m. Entry forms can be found on the chapter’s web site at http://www.usawoalordfairfax.org. The event is a four-person, captain’s choice team scramble. Cost is $80 per person. If you sponsor a hole for an additional $250, the team entry is only $250 (a $70 savings). Entry deadline is June 15 and includes greens fees, golf cart, barbecue dinner, beverages and awards. For more details, call Dick Markle at 571-319-7103 or email at rcmrkl@ verizon.net.
In Progress Treadmill Walking Program
Sports and Fitness is offering a 12-week Treadmill Walking Program where participants record their miles each day. Prizes will be awarded for meeting goals. The program runs through April 2. Each participant will be given log-in sheets to track their progress. Participants track their daily steps/miles while walking on the treadmill, outside trail or at Specker Field House. At the end of each week, participants will add their weekly totals. The Treadmill Walking Program manager will collect the log sheets every Friday and post the results for the top 5 participants the following Monday. All participants who walk 150 miles or more will receive an event hat and participants who walk 250 miles or more will receive an event T-shirt. The participant who walks the most miles in 12 weeks receives a FitBit Flex. Visit Belvoir.armymwr.com for a list of suggested goals based on skill level. Eligible participants include all active duty, retirees, DoD civilian employees, and family members. Registration can be completed at Graves Fitness Center, the Body Shop or Kawamura Human Performance Center. Call 703-806-3100 for more information.
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Thomas Breeden takes a swing on his way to claiming the firstplace title in MWR’s inaugural Home Run Derby batting challenge, March 3 at North Post Field.
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More than a memento By Debi Dawson PEO Protection and Individual Equipment Program Executive Office Soldier’s Project Manager Soldier Protection and Individual Equipment, PM SPIE, seeks to return life-saving personal protective equipment to Soldiers. The most recent recipient of an armored plate return was a Soldier from one of our elite forces whose name and unit cannot be published. The program has been successful, not so much for its outreach, but for the closure it brings the recipients who are reunited with the equipment that saved their lives, according to Project Manager Col. Dean Hoffman, who said the program has a lasting impact. “These are more than mementos, and the recipients we return this equipment to are living testimonials that our stuff works,” Hoffman said. Hoffman oversees PM SPIE at Belvoir. He noted there are several partners in the Personal Protective Equipment Lifecycle Team who deserve credit and makes a day like this possible. “The scientists, engineers, research labs, acquisition personnel
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