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212th MPs shoot straight at Quantico By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Soldiers from 212th Military Police Detachment participated in a required Alternate Pistol Qualification Course, July 26 at Marine Corps Base, Quantico. Twenty-three people, including four from the Judge Advocate General office, were tested in four positions using the 9mm pistol, said Staff Sgt. Kevin Vaughn, operations NCO, along with Staff Sgt. Kerry Harris. The purpose was to keep the Soldiers current on their weapons qualifications, Vaughn said. The four positions in the course were standing; kneeling; crouching and a prone, unsupported position. The prone position is typically the hardest for participants, he said. “They’re down on the ground and the position is not supported. As you are looking at the target, it looks higher than what it is,” Vaughn said. “So, you have to get a high position by getting on your elbows to be able to hit the target center mass.” Everyone passed the course, he said. The unit tries to do the Alternate Pistol Qualification Course monthly to keep everyone efficient. They also do other qualifications such as M4

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Members of Belvoir’s 212th Military Police Detachment qualify with 9mm small arms at Marine Corps Base Quantico July 26. training and night-fire training. To be able to perform your duties effectively, you have to keep your qualifications up, Vaughn said. If someone hasn’t used their weapons in awhile, they may not feel confident to use them when they need to. “It’s very important that we have these ranges as much as we can to keep people comfortable with their weapons,” he said.

Staff Sgt. Kerry Harris, left, explains shooting posture to Capt. Jerell Singleton during 9mm small arms qualifications by 212th MP Detachment at Marine Corps Base Quantico last week.

EOIR staff supplies local students By John Higgins PEO IEW&S

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Members of PdM EO/IR, from left, Arquilla Bakayoko; Blake Aycock; Maj. Ellis Allen; Darryl Hackett; Lt. Col Kecia M. Troy; Bill Newmeyer; and Aaron Bloedorn, on the last day of a school-supply drive. Troy challenged her office and the team delivered 800 school supply items to American Legion Post 364 of Woodbridge, Va., for students in Virginia’s Prince William County School District.

To join the military is to prioritize the U.S. and its citizens. Even then, Soldiers will often find ways to do more. Members of Product Manager Electro Optic/Infrared Payloads, PdM EO/IR, which falls under Program Executive Office Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors, supported local schools in an ongoing partnership with American Legion Post 364. The team delivered 800 school supply items to Post 364 in Woodbridge, Va., for distribution to students of Prince William County School District. “I wanted to ensure that, not only did we focus on performing our mission but also ensure we were doing our part to give back to the surrounding community,” said Lt. Col. Kecia Troy, the PdM EO/IR. “Each of us has been fortunate to have educations, jobs and

the resources to care for our families. But, we need to remember that not everyone has that same good fortune. So, I challenged the office, through a canned food drive last November, and now the school supply drive in July, to give back.” The Virginia school district, one of Belvoir’s community partners, has 88,930 students, as of 2017, in 14 high schools, 16 middle schools and 60 elementary schools. In November, PM EO/IR collected and donated more than 350 food items and $220 worth of gift cards supporting the Carpenter’s Shelter in Alexandria, Va. The food donations were then used for Thanksgiving baskets for needy families and the gift cards went to homeless families living at the shelter as they transition into homes/apartments. Troy said she intends to continue her community support challenges for PM EO/IR for the foreseeable future.

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Construction crews lower an M-3 Bradley Cavalry Fighting Vehicle into the foundation of the National Museum of the U.S. Army on Fort Belvoir Monday.

Bradley leads the way Army Museum’s first exhibit arrives By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer The National Museum of the U.S. Army hit a major milestone during its construction with the arrival and installation of the first M3 Bradley Cavalry Fighting Vehicle, Monday at the museum site, off of the Fairfax County Parkway near Fort Belvoir. “I think it’s very symbolic that this particular vehicle will be the first exhibit in the museum,” said retired Gen. Gordon Sullivan, chairman of the board, Army Historical Foundation. There will be two additional tanks installed at the museum. To do the install, the tanks need to be lifted by crane to a concrete slab where they will be sealed in a protective container. The first one to be installed was the lead vehicle during an operation in 2003 that lead from Kuwait to Baghdad. Personnel in it participated in the capture of the city of Baghdad. The second tank to be installed will be the M4A3E2 Sherman “Jumbo” Tank, also known as “Cobra King.” It was the first tank to break through German lines surrounding the besieged city of Bastogne in 1944, and helped the Allies win the Battle of the Bulge.

The other tank is the Renault FT-17 and will be the last to be installed. It is the only surviving FT17 and was used during World War I. The Higgins Boat, used to land troops from ship to shore throughout World War II, including D-Day in Normandy, France, is another artifact that will be placed similar to the tanks. Sitting on an 84-acre campus, the museum will offer 186,000 square feet of exhibit space, gathering areas, and retail and food operations. It will feature thousands of artifacts, documents, images and art from the Army’s extensive historical collections. The museum will have three main galleries, divided into six sub-galleries, which start with the Revolutionary War up to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. The museum will also have an Experiential Learning Center for visitors of all ages, which will include immersive and interactive activities in geography, science, technology, engineering and math. Additional elements in the museum include a veterans’ hall and Medal of Honor Garden. The grounds will include a memorial garden, amphitheater, parade ground and Army survival trail. The museum is expected to open to the public in 2019.

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An M-3 Bradley Cavalry Fighting Vehicle, the first artifact for the future National Museum of the U.S. Army, comes to rest on the foundation Monday. This was the lead vehicle in the charge from Kuwait to Baghdad in 2003.

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Inspector General School surpasses Army’s new accreditation standards in pilot program By Dustin Perry U.S. Army Inspector General Agency Inspectors general serve a unique and vital function as the “conscience” of the Army, conducting assessments and investigations, when necessary, to best advise and assist Army leaders maintain Army values and readiness through good order and discipline. The Inspector General School, the Army’s educational institution for training IGs, plays a critical role in training these inspectors general to excel in their jobs. Recently, The Inspector General School earned a near-perfect score on its most recent accreditation evaluation, when it served as the pilot for the new Army Enterprise Accreditation Standards. Professional evaluators from the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command’s Quality Assurance Office gave The IG School an average score of 97 out of 100 after their evaluation, when they graded the school on seven functional categories. The school received the evaluation results last month, which stated that it met and exceeded standards for academic quality, the school’s dean of academics said. “Essentially, (being accredited is) the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval that says, ‘This school has what it takes,’” said Stephen Rusiecki, who has been at The Inspector General School since 2002. “(The

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Master Sgt. David Taylor, left, a student in the three-week, Class 17-06 at the Inspector General School at Belvoir, conducts a mock interview with instructor Lt. Col. Michael Avolio, right, role-playing as Maj. Tread, July 13. evaluators) want to make sure we personnel. have a curriculum that effectively “We assess everything, from the teaches what inspector general stu- institution’s internal governance dents need to know and that it is de- processes to how they facilitate their livered properly.” training,” Ratcliff said. “We verify A team of five evaluators, with that the institution is in compliance lead evaluator Darius Ratcliff, was at (with Army standards); highlight the school for five days as part of the what they do above regulatory or on-site part of the accreditation, re- normal requirements; and mentor viewing required documents; observ- them on ways to improve areas in ing classroom instruction sessions; which we find they are deficient.” and interviewing the instructors, The Quality Assurance Office was students and other administrative looking for a school to pilot imple-

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From left, Capt. Taylor Durling, outgoing company commander; Lt. Col. Christopher Tomlinson, Headquarters Battalion commander; Capt. Naquita Haynes, incoming commander of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, during ceremonies Friday in the Community Center.

HHC gains new leadership By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer

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Lt. Col. Christopher Tomlinson, Headquarters Battalion commander, right, passes the guidon to incoming HHC Commander Capt. Naquita Haynes, as outgoing commander Capt. Taylor Durling looks on, during change of command ceremonies Friday in the Community Center.

Capt. Taylor Durling relinquished command of Headquarters Battalion’s Headquarters and Headquarters Company to Capt. Naquita Haynes, Friday at the Community Center. Lt. Col. Christopher Tomlinson said Durling has supported all efforts to ensure the unit’s readiness while giving support to Soldiers and their families. “If you take care of Soldiers, they will take care of you,” he said, adding that the old adage “resulted in an organization focused on readiness.” The unit was recognized for several things, including receiving a company award for safety streamers and doing thousands of hours of community service. “Capt. Durling’s focus on training and leader development clearly demonstrated his commitment to the Soldiers of this unit,” Tomlinson said.

Durling said his time as commander was very rewarding and he appreciated the mentorship given to him by Tomlinson while he was here. “I appreciate that you never settle, and you always give advice on where I can improve,” Durling said about Tomlinson. Tomlinson told Durling he should be proud of the team and its accomplishments and that Durling’s successor, Haynes will be just as effective. He said Haynes comes with a wealth of experience and many assignments under her belt, resulting in well honed, humanresource skills and the readiness to assume command. “I will not let you down, sir,” Haynes told Tomlinson about letting her have the opportunity to command. Haynes looks forward to continuing the hard work that Durling started and said she is proud and humbled to serve as the commander of Headquarters and Headquarters Company.

Aviation Battalion’s A Company changes command By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Capt. Steven Galbreath relinquished command of A Company, 12th Aviation Battalion, to Capt. Christopher Simpkins, Friday at Davison Army Airfield. Galbreath said the company will challenge and reward Simpkins as commander of a unit that has motivated leaders and a great team. “Changes are on the horizon and I have no doubt that you are the right man to lead this team,” Galbreath said. Simpkins congratulated Galbreath on a successful command over the past 18 months. “They are truly a better organization because of you,” Simpkins said. He thanked Galbreath for the support throughout the transition as commander. Becoming a commander is the highest honor a military officer can hope to attain, Galbreath said. “Throughout my time of command, I felt trusted and empowered to make decisions,” he said. “Thank you for letting me learn through my successes and through my failures.” He also thanked his first sergeants, whom he said were with his rocks and guides. “A commander cannot be successful without his first sergeant, and you both have embodied the spirit of command team,” Galbreath said. “The decades of experience; technical and interpersonal expertise; and candid, frank advice you brought to the table were essential to the success of the team. I will always remember our talks and how you helped me grow as a person.” To others within the unit, he said a challenging part of being a leader is “bridging the gap between strictly holding individuals to the standards and building relationships of trust and warmth that bind the team together.”

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Capt. Christopher Simpkins, Alpha Company, 12th Aviation Battalion commander, stands in formation at his change of command ceremonies at Davison Army Airfield Friday. Simpkins assumed command from Capt. Steven Galbreath. He described what an ideal Viper would be. A Viper is values-oriented; internally and externally balanced; mentally and physically tough; and tactical experts. They are able to balance the demands placed on them and have a diversity of skills. “These young men and women in front of you have made me proud to be a member of our Army and have more than lived up to my vision of a Viper,” Galbreath said. “They come in, day in and day out, and accomplish the mission.” Galbreath thanked the unit for being leaders of character and said it was an honor to fly along beside them as well as be their commander.

Lt. Col. Brendan Cullinan, 12th Aviation Battalion commander, right, passes the guidon to incoming commander of Alpha Company, Capt. Christopher Simpkins at Davison Army Airfield Friday.

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Belvoir athletes prepare for football, cheer season By Rick Musselman Sports Editor

Nearly 100 Fort Belvoir youth athletes began preparing for the next installment of America’s game with Child and Youth Services’ annual Bulldogs football and cheer camp, July 24 - Friday at Pullen Field. The camp gives players a chance to develop the skills and physical conditioning they’ll need to perform safely and effectively in the upcoming Fairfax County Youth Football League season. Returning athletes use the training camps to refocus their skills and develop plays and strategies. The week-long football and cheer camp sessions ran from 6 to 7:30 p.m. daily at Pullen Field.

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Belvoir Bulldogs offensive linemen refine their blocking skills during the 2017 CYS youth football and cheer camp.

Ladies Golf Association of Fort Belvoir Weekly Results Ace of the Month Tournament - Woodlawn Course - July 25 - Net Scores First Flight – White Tees 5 Players

3rd place Pam Chaney

1st place (tie) Pong Hunter Oksan Hite

Third Flight – White Tees 4 Players

2nd place Marlea Moriarty

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Second Flight – White Tees 5 Players

1st place Nittaya Carryer

2nd place Mary White

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1st place Lee Bright

1st place Gyun Estep

67 / 72

2nd place Bea Burdick

2nd place Helene McInnis

70 / 75

*For this tournament, players who hit from the red tees had their scores adjusted by 5 strokes to compare with the scores of players who hit from the white tees.

USGA Handicap Rule: Players competing from different tees The player playing from the set of tees with the higher USGA course rating receives additional stroke(s) equal to the difference between each USGA course rating, with .5 or greater rounded upward. The additional stroke(s) are added to the course handicap for the player playing from the higher-rated set of tees. As an alternative, the USGA permits a reduction of course handicap strokes from the player on the lower rated course, as the results would be the same. On the Woodlawn Course, the women’s white-tee rating is 73.6 and the redtee rating is 68.3—a difference of five strokes. For information about the LGAFB, email Carol Lucke at suprmom514@ aol.com.

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Timeout Ghost in the machine By Rick Musselman Sports Editor About two weeks ago, a wholly unexpected development began taking shape in my office. My computer decided to show its rebellious side, refusing to cooperate on simple tasks, throwing tantrums when asked to complete basic jobs, and slowing itself down to a snail’s pace just to drive its disagreeable point home. I first realized something was up when it started lying to me. When I first got here, the “spell check” feature was already turned on and after having this software effectively catch my mistakes I thought it was wise to leave it active. But now it’s regularly started underlining sentences in my stories and giving me this rap about them being fragments. As an elementary school graduate, I know for a fact that they are not fragments. Each has a subject and a predicate, adjectives and prepositional phrases, and they’re all neatly organized into something everyone in this room could dig—but not this computer; it’s steadfastly standing by its arrogant assessment of my grammar and sentence construction. Now, I put a great deal of time and effort into earning my English degree (which included several graduate-level courses) and this machine is trying to make me feel like I wasted it. What’s worse, these insults and acts of gross negligence are increasing exponentially, adding complaints about verb confusion and number agreement (without any evidence, facts or suggested motive). I just can’t figure out what I could possibly have done to justify such severe treatment from something that’s supposed to be my servant. I decided to open Word one day to ask it myself and it simply said “Not Responding.” There was a Twilight Zone episode called “The Fever” about a guy who gets seduced by a slot machine into essentially bankrupting himself, resulting in him losing his sanity when the mechanism breaks down (deliberately, he’s convinced) when he plays his very last dollar. After he’s been juggled out of the casino for knocking the machine over and screaming at it, he tells his wife, “It’s not a machine at all; it’s an entity with a mind and a will.” Frighteningly, that’s starting to become my interpretation of this here computer.

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The Fort Belvoir cheerleading squad runs through a practice routine during the 2017 CYS youth football and cheer camp, July 26.

Football and cheer season, continued from page B1 According to Julie Libert, CYS assistant sports and fitness director, camp coaches and trainers cover the entire spectrum of football and cheerleading skills. “Football camp concentrates on developing players’ skills in throwing, catching, kicking and punting as well as running and agility,” she said. “It also helps get our football players and cheerleaders into shape for the regular season. The camp provides age-appropriate skill lessons through station-based training across the 5 to 15 year-old age range. They feature safe, non-contact football instruction and athletic development and teach players how to maintain good eating habits and hydration maintenance.” Players spent a solid 90 minutes pushing their physical limits with a series of strenuous warm-up exercises that provided cardiovascular

and flexibility training while developing the maneuvering ability players will need this season. The nearly 40 cheerleaders who came out to the camp worked on learning new routines that will support the Bulldogs from the sidelines during games. All youth registered with CYS are eligible to participate in Belvoir’s Youth Sports program. The Bulldogs youth football season starts in September and runs through November. For more information about the league call Libert at 703-805-9138, or Jerry Arrington, CYS sports and fitness director, at 703-805-9139. For a complete rundown of the CYS sports program, including registration and season dates, visit http://belvoir.armymwr. com/us/belvoir/programs/youth and click on the “2017 Youth Sports & Fitness Calendar” tab.

Caleb Robin, 6, moves in on ball carrier, Joshua Hicks, 6, for the flag grab during the 2017 CYS youth football and cheer camp.

Rocia Arnette, 8, launches a deep pass during the 2017 CYS youth football and cheer camp, July 26 at Pullen Field.

Andrew Furtick, 9, makes the pass reception during the 2017 CYS youth football and cheer camp, July 26 at Pullen Field.

Belvoir track athletes train for major event By Rick Musselman Sports Editor Members of Fort Belvoir’s Sonic Boom Track Club got in some last-minute training, July 26 at Pullen Field before they traveled to Eastern Michigan University, near Detroit, Mi., to compete in the AAU Junior Olympics, Saturday. Story and photos from the event will appear in an upcoming edition of the Belvoir Eagle. For more information about the Sonic Boom Track Club and the schedule of upcoming events, visit http:// www.sonicboomtrackclub. com or email program coordinator Alton Greene at alton.j.greene.naf@mail.mil.

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Fort Belvoir Sonic Boom Track Club athlete, Jarina Miller, 17, sprints into the final turn of a training run, July 26 at Pullen Track.

Members of Fort Belvoir’s Sonic Boom Track Club enter the final stretch of a training run, July 26 at Pullen Track.

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Golf Club announces Men’s Championship winners By Rick Musselman Sports Editor The Fort Belvoir Golf Club recently announced the winners of the 2017 Men’s Golf Championship Tournament which ran June 24 – 25. The annual 36-hole tournament, sponsored by Tim Coolican, Golf Club director, and MWR, and hosted by Fritz Diekmann, Belvoir PGA professional, drew the installation’s finest to square off in the VSGA- and USGArecognized amateur championship. For more information on upcoming tournaments at the Belvoir Golf Club, or membership details, professional lessons and facility features, call 703-806-5878 or visit https://belvoir.armymwr.com/programs/golfclub.

Pick-up dodgeball Sports and Fitness invites the Belvoir Community to participate in a new, pick-up dodgeball league at Wells Field House. Dodgeball will be played Wednesdays, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Wells, 1810 Goethals Road. All skill levels welcome. This program runs through September, or longer, depending on popularity. For more information call 703-806-5093.

Upcoming Tennis Clinics and Drop-in lessons Photo by Rick Musselman

Frank Dunnuck executes a short-range putt during Fort Belvoir Golf’s Club’s 2017 Men’s championship, June 24.

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In progress Walking Across the USA Walking across the USA is a 12week program in which participants record their miles each day after using a treadmill, elliptical, bike, track or outdoor trail. The program runs through Aug. 27. Each participant uses log-in sheets to track their progress. Miles are tracked at the Body Shop and Graves Fitness Center. In addition, a map of the USA will pinpoint locations and be updated Mondays. There are three categories: elliptical, bike, and walking (treadmill, track, or outdoor trail). First-place finishers with the most miles in each category win a Fitbit Flex. Eligible participants are military, DoD civilians, retirees, and family members. Register at the Body Shop, Graves Fitness Center or at Kawamura Human Performance Center. Call 703-806-3100 for more information.

Associate passes now available at the Golf Club Fort Belvoir Golf Club offers the opportunity to become affiliated with the “Flagship Golf Facility” of the United States Army through the Associate Pass Holder program. It is a great way to get many of the benefits of being a member of a golf club, without the upfront costs involved. 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 703-8065878.

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LGAFB member, Marie Anderson, executes a long drive at the start of the organization’s Ace of the Month golf tournament.

Marlea Moriarty prepares to execute a long drive at the start of the LGAFB’s Ace of the Month golf tournament, July 25 on Belvoir Golf Club’s Woodlawn Course.

Pam Chaney lines up a short-range putt during the LGAFB’s Ace of the Month golf tournament, July 25 on the Fort Belvoir Golf Club’s Woodlawn Course.

Gloria Orr lines up a short putt during the LGAFB’s Ace of the Month golf tournament, July 25.

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