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Belvoir Tax Center needs volunteers By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer
The Fort Belvoir Tax Center needs volunteers to help prepare tax returns for the upcoming tax season. Several regular volunteers are no longer able to help out, so the Tax Center will be understaffed without more volunteers. All of the tax preparers are volunteers, and they prepare more than 3,000 state and federal tax returns each year. They provide service to active-duty Service members, retirees and their family members. Without additional help, the center will have to reduce services and the number of people they serve. Customers may also have longer wait times than in previous tax seasons. However, understaffing can be prevented with help from the community. “Without these dedicated volunteers, our services are not going to
be where they’ve been in the past,” said Ralph Joyner, legal assistance supervisory paralegal in Belvoir’s Staff Judge Advocate Office. Volunteers don’t need to have a tax preparation background, but do need to be able to commit the hours, Joyner said. The volunteers they do have, both experienced and new, keep the tax center running. “Every year, they come ready to hit the ground and ready to go,” Joyner said of the volunteers. “And, it really makes a difference and it’s a great service to our community.” Charles Nichols and Jim Vance are two volunteers with the Fort Belvoir Tax Center. Both have been preparing taxes for themselves and others for many years. They also train new tax-prep volunteers. “Most people dread doing their own taxes and don’t want to pay a whole bunch of money to have a
professional do them,” Vance said, adding it was a rewarding experience to help military families. It also provided educational opportunities for those who do use their services. “It’s not just the dry transactional preparation of a form. There’s also an educational part of the process,” he said. Each time someone comes
to them for assistance on their tax return, they also get tips and advice on how to prepare for the next year. Over the past few years, Fort Belvoir has developed a reputation for being an excellent place to get tax returns done, Nichols said. As a result, they see tax-filers from all over the DMV and as far away as Charlottesville, Va. Even people with no tax preparation experience can get trained and get help when needed. Also, if new volunteers face issues, there are experienced volunteers who can help. Over time, and with practice, you’ll become more experienced, Vance said. People who are organized and like dealing with forms and numbers and have time to help during the upcoming tax season are asked to leave a voice mail at 703-805-1057 or email Ralph Joyner, ralph.d.joyner.civ@ mail.mil.
Trunk or Treat! Many Belvoir agencies took part in Trunk or Treat last week in the old commissary’s parking lot. The event included music from a DJ, games, pets, food, costumes and, of course, candy! Those who came out in costume and with car trunks decorated included Headquarters and Headquarters Company; INSCOM’s HHD; 1st IO Command, 2nd Battalion; 1st IO Command; ArCyber; Protective Services Battalion and the Army Geoint Battalion.
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10:30 a.m. Nov. 9 Long Parade Field Retired Maj. Gen. Carl H. McNair Jr. Guest speaker
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Annual CFC program open, with improvements From Combined Federal Campaign National Capital Area The start of every new CFC season is exciting, but 2017 is extra special. This year, the highly anticipated changes go into effect and result in some fantastic advances to usher the CFC into a new era. Retiree Giving: After years of public service, federal retirees may want to continue giving back to their community, country, and people around the world. Participating in the CFC is a way to extend that spirit of service. For the first time, federal retirees can support their favorite charitable causes through the CFC with one-time online
donations via e-check or credit card, and recurring donations via credit card. Volunteering: In addition to monetary pledges, CFC donors can pledge their volunteer time to causes they care about in 2017. Volunteering provides work experience; builds meaningful community connections; and creates feelings of pride, loyalty and engagement with charitable organizations. The total number of hours, and their monetary value, may be shared with agencies at the end of the campaign. The
monetized value does not count toward agency goals. Giving Portal: For the first time, CFC now has a centralized giving portal where all contributors can pledge. Donors can complete a pledge with a few clicks and payroll allotments are safely and securely transferred to federal finance systems, automatically. No cash: Donating with cash is no longer permitted. Promotional Days: The CFC’s promotional days during CFC are today, with Show Some Love Day; Nov. 28, Giving Tuesday; and Dec. 5, International Volunteer Day. The CFC this season runs through Jan. 12.
Commentary Transforming Commissaries for the 21st Century By Stephanie Barna Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) Commissaries are a vital part our military community. Our 238 commissaries provide groceries and household items to military personnel, retirees, and their families in locations around the world. Our team at the Defense Commissary Agency provides quality and savings – and they do so while stores, inside and outside the military, are changing. The entire resale ecosystem is in a state of transformation, and so we must be, as well. Some of these transformations are in place and easy to see. Self check-out, for example, is popular and convenient downtown, especially for smaller orders, so we introduced that concept in our commissaries, where it has been very successful. We are rolling out our private label brands – Freedom’s Choice food products and HomeBase household items – featuring high-quality products at lower prices. Stores are converting their credit card terminals so customers can use a “chip” card, the gold standard to protect consumers and reduce fraud. We’re also excited that customers can now use their Military Star card at the commissary. Visit your local exchange to apply for a Military Star card, or apply online at MyECP.com. The amazing team at the Defense Commissary Agency is driving forward with these and other transformations. It’s extremely difficult, challenging work. It requires that DeCA transform its business model to be more responsive to the needs of today’s military customers in this dynamic retail environment, and enhance their commissary shopping experience. It demands a
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Stephanie Barna level of knowledge and expertise in a wide variety of resale business activities, and the ability to adapt and apply contemporary business concepts to the challenges facing the commissary system. That is why we are bringing on board – for an interim period – retired Navy Rear Adm. Robert J. Bianchi, who served 29 years as a Navy Supply Corps officer. Today, Bianchi is chief executive officer at the Navy Exchange Service Command, and he will continue to serve in that capacity while he leads DeCA. This is not an assignment that he sought
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out, but rather – as he has so many times in his career – he stepped up to the challenge, when asked. DeCA has a phenomenal team in place. Every day, we are humbled by their passion and talent. As they continue to drive the transformations needed to deliver a 21st century Commissary benefit, Admiral Bianchi will bring to bear his knowledge and experience from running a multibillion-dollar worldwide operation that includes a wide array of resale activities and support systems. His career is marked by a fierce dedication to the needs of military members and their families, and an unwavering commitment to the mission needs of commanders at all levels. He will bring this same passion to his service with DeCA. As a commissary shopper, himself, he takes a personal interest in the benefit’s value. Changes to the grocery industry are happening faster than at any time in history, and are happening globally. It is extraordinarily complex and challenging work, but we do all in our power to keep pace with these changes and make your commissary “Worth the Trip.” I also promise we will be more transparent with you about what is happening at the commissary, what it means to you, and how it impacts your wallet. I am proud of the worldwide team of Defense Commissary Agency professionals. They bring passion and excellence to their work every day in service to our customers – the most important customers in the world – Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, retirees and their families across the globe, in war and in peace, now and into the future.
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Self-defense class teaches many methods By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer People who want to harm you won’t give you any warning, so everyone has to be prepared to defend themselves and get away from the situation, said Eric Divine, instructor for Army Community Service’s self-defense class last week. He led the Family Advocacy Program-sponsored class in practicing moves to get out of tricky situations, like being approached or grabbed. Divine, who’s been involved with martial arts since 1985, got each participant to first learn to use their voice by yelling the commands, “Stop” and “Don’t” to alert nearby people and assert themselves. He taught them key positions to avoid losing their balance and how to properly strike a person without causing self-injury. Sherry Brainard, a veteran, always tries to attend events hosted by ACS and MWR. “I’m really grateful when they come up with new stuff to offer the families and veterans. It’s really wonderful,” she said. She wanted to take the self-defense class because she walks her dog every day at 2 a.m. “You don’t know what you don’t know,” Brainard said. She’s taken many self-defense classes, including at Fort Hood, Texas. “It’s very
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Amanda Riley practices hand strikes with instructor, Eric Divine, during self-defense class Oct. 26 at ACS. informative, and it’s always good to brush up on your techniques. They may come up with a new way of protecting yourself.” Amanda Riley, a military spouse, and a friend, wanted to take a selfdefense class after seeing it was being offered. Riley said she wanted to learn to protect herself and to become more
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Army Materiel Command focuses on modernizing By Devon Suits Army News Service U.S. Army Materiel Command is pivoting its strategic focus to better align with modernization priorities set by senior Army leaders. The move is expected to enable the readiness and resilience of the future force. In a recent letter, Ryan D. McCarthy, acting Army secretary; and Gen. Mark A. Milley, Army chief of staff; identified six modernization priorities. Those priorities are long-range precision fires; a next generation of combat vehicles; future, vertical-lift platforms; an Army network with hardware, software, and infrastructure; air and missile defense capabilities; and Soldier lethality. “Our Army will implement these modernization priorities to improve our acquisition and modernization processes to ensure future generations of Soldiers continue to be the most lethal fighting force in the world, for the next seven decades and beyond,” the letter read. For the last nine years, the Army has focused on its current readiness capabilities and made small, incremental improvements that provide resources to the forces in the fight, according to Lisha Adams, AMC’s executive deputy to the commanding general. The modernization investment
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Prime Power team walks through Puerto Rico’s “Centro Medicos” Power House before installing two FEMA generators and a transformer Oct. 22. The Corps has partnered with the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, the Department of Energy and FEMA, to establish unity of effort in repairing the power grid and restoring power to the island of Puerto Rico. As part of this effort, the 249th Engineer Battalion helps fill gaps where power will not be restored for a long time, powering lifesaving, life sustaining and critical infrastructure.
The tenacity of Prime Power, the resolve of Puerto Rico By Brigida Sanchez Army.mil The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers brought in its highly specialized team, the 249th Engineer Battalion, otherwise known as “Prime Power”, to help with the mission of assessing and installing generators at critical facilities like El Centro Medico. According to Dr. Rafael Rodriguez-Mercado, Puerto Rico’s health secretary, “El Centro Medico” is the most important medical center in the region, as it has the only trauma center in the Caribbean basin. “Imagine to be out of power in a very important place like this could compromise the health of many people who come here seeking help and for treatment,” Rodriguez-Mercado said. “It’s a challenge because we have the Trauma Center; the University Hospital; the Pediatric Hospital; Cardiovascular Center; an Oncology Hospital; The City Hospital; the Psychiatric Hospital, and the Workman’s Compensation Hospital make up the Puerto Rico Medical center.” The Prime Power team sends out its Soldiers in two-man teams that get taskings from FEMA and complete assessments of the facilities within those taskings. Installing large generators accompanied by a transformer takes a team of five to seven Soldiers, along with contractors. This team of highly specialized Soldiers has been deployed all over the world, and have learned to sustain power to large facilities, whole base camps and forward operating bases in times of war. Sgt. Brett Knight of the 249th Engineer Battalion’s pre-installation and inspection team, said there are lessons to be learned from every situation. “This is not typical and you get exposed to a lot of types of electrical systems, circuits and voltages; and you get exposure to different configurations … you get a lot of experience doing this job,” Knight said. Hurricane Maria devastated the Puerto Rican power grid, but has not destroyed the tenacity of
249th Army Engineer Battalion, “Prime Power” Sgt. Brett Knight mentors Spc. Michael Noel, before the installation of termination kits at the “Centro Medico’s” power plant in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Oct. 22. The Army Corps of Engineers deployed members of the 249th Engineer Battalion (Prime Power) to help with the power mission. the Prime Power team or that of the people. “There is something to be said about the resolve of the Puerto Rican people. We are working directly with hospital directors and their engineering staff who are going days without sleep to keep their facilities in operation. They have been amazing,” Master Sgt. Taran I. Dailey of the 249th Engineer Battalion said. Knight reminds us that, “the most rewarding part of the mission is looking at those generators and thinking; oh that hospital has power now, you know that community has water. That is the most rewarding part.” Prime Power has completed 534 assessments and installed 190 generators. The installation process can take more than 15 hours and, in many cases, teams are often rerouted due to emergency generator assessments. The Corps has partnered with the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, the Department of Energy and FEMA to repair the power grid and restore power to the island of Puerto Rico.
249th Army Engineer Battalion, “Prime Power” Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Grunwald shows Sgt. Brett Knight where the voltage cables tie in at the “Centro Medico’s” power plant in San Juan, Puerto Rico last week. USACE deployed members of the 249th Engineer Battalion (Prime Power) to help with the power mission. USACE’s temporary emergency power planning and response teams are helping with assessments and installing generators at critical facilities in Puerto Rico.
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DTRA tight end, John Carter, executes an option play during his team’s intramural flag football season closer against TISCOM, Oct. 24 at North Post Field.
Defense Threat Reduction Agency, at 4-5; and U. S. Coast Guard Telecommunications Information Systems Command, 5-4, treated spectators to a high-scoring exhibition of precision offense at its finest when the two squads met at North Post Field for the FY18 flag football season closer, Oct. 24. With the two teams putting a combined total of nearly 70 points on the scoreboard, the outcome went down to the final possession, with DTRA emerging on top, 38-31, to secure its place in the championship tournament. From the opening possessions, each team clearly established they would use a three-man combine of the quarterback and a pair of wide receivers for the bulk of its efforts, thanks in no small part to stellar pass-protection provided by the respective front lines. Veteran DTRA QB, Andrew Spaulding, teamed up with equally experienced receivers,
John Carter and Trevor Burnham; and TISCOM quarterback, Jagger Kaber, set up an equally effective scoring apparatus with receivers Charles Hood and Bryce Lanzel. By the time the contest’s final push had kicked off, Spaulding, Burnham and Carter had each booked a pair of touchdowns. Carter crowned the onslaught with a second-half, 2-point conversion to put 38 points on the scoreboard. For TISCOM, Hood brought down a trio of touchdown receptions; Kaber twice broke the plane with keepers around the end; and tight end, Josh Teeter, added a 1-point conversion run to the account for a total of 31 points. With 45 seconds left on the game clock and TISCOM back in possession and trailing by 7, DTRA’s defense unleashed a ferocious pass rush that kept Kaber scrambling out of the pocket. Connecting with
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Belvoir youth to train with pros at NFL Salute to Play 60 By Rick Musselman Sports Editor Fort Belvoir’s youth athletes will have another unique chance to play football with NFL stars when CYS hosts the NFL Salute to Play 60 Military Challenge Monday, 5 – 7 p.m. at Pullen Field. Belvoir athletes will join hundreds of other players from several military installations around the Washington, D.C. area to learn from Washington Redskins players about the benefits of leading an active lifestyle and maintaining proper eating habits. The Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation and the Defense Department and its service branches host the event. The event is part of the NFL’s larger Salute to Play 60 campaign, a nationwide initiative
which fights childhood obesity by encouraging youth to get active for at least 60 minutes a day. Working on behalf of the DoD and military services to encourage youth physical fitness and overall wellness, the Salute to Play 60 Military Challenge is a vehicle to get more than 400 military children from installations across the area to track their daily activity for four weeks. Children with the highest involvement get recognized during a Redskins home game. All military youth ages 9-14 with a CYS pass are eligible to participate. For more information, call Julie Libert at 703-805-9138 or email julie.k.libert.naf@mail. mil.
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Then Washington Redskins running back, Alfred Morris, joins youth athletes from several local area military installations for some warm-ups before the 2015 NFL Salute to Play 60. The Redskins return to Pullen Field for the 2017 Play 60 Monday, 5-7 p.m.
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Timeout Summer on the slopes
By Rick Musselman Sports Editor
Now that November is here, my thoughts have once again turned to the winter side of sports—especially skiing. It’s funny, but around this time every year, I get online and pull up the live webcams at every ski resort within a hundred miles of here. You don’t see much, except a lot of grassy ski runs and people playing golf in the background, but it does get my head ready for when they’ll be white. Last week, I was watching the webcam at Liberty Ski Resort just up in southern Pennsylvania, and seeing all those bare slopes and motionless chairlifts, I thought there ought to be some use for those beautifully manicured trails during the other nine months of the year. Then, I thought back to the late 1970s when an attempt was made to enable skiers to use those trails year round. In 1966, a German inventor named Richard Martin came up with the concept of grass skiing which involved wearing these treaded roller-blade like contraptions that attached to conventional ski boots. Martin’s idea was originally to allow World Cup athletes to train during the offseason on the same terrain they’d compete on. Well, at some point, other manufacturers thought this promising new concept might appeal to the masses and, for a short period in the 1970s, you could buy your own grass skis. While everybody was excited about this new trend (myself included, although I never actually had a chance to try it), the fad never really took off. For starters, the skis themselves were hideously expensive and unless you were indeed a sponsored World Cup downhiller, you probably couldn’t swing them. Then prospective grass skiers began to consider the possibilities of falling on a steep grassy hill. At least on snow, you slide. On grass, a crash would probably be tantamount to hitting dry concrete after wiping out on a skateboard. Regardless, as a result of some research, I found that grass skiing is still a niche sport that people actually have sufficient nerve for. Unless some protective gear has been invented to go with it, it still seems like an engraved invitation to higher healthcare insurance premiums.
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Belvoir Giants ball carrier, Brannon Howard, 6, sprints down the sideline during flag football with the 49ers.
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Belvoir Giants ball carrier, Nolan Ruud, 5, sweeps to the outside as 49ers defender, Joshua Hicks, 6, moves in for the flag grab during a CYS flag football matchup, Saturday at South Post Field.
CYS flag football action intensifies By Rick Musselman Sports Editor As the 2017 CYS flag football season nears completion, Belvoir’s up and coming youth athletes are treating spectators to increasingly dynamic exhibitions of skill on both sides of the ball in high-scoring matchups across the age divisions. The Belvoir 49ers squared off against the Giants for the 10 a.m. game, Saturday and showcased the offensive precision and no-let-up determination on defense that the squads have been perfecting throughout the season. Belvoir’s youth flag football program is designed to provide the installation’s youngest athletes a safe, no-contact opportunity to learn the basics of the game and develop the skills and fitness levels they’ll need to compete effectively in the Fairfax County Youth Football League, once they’ve reached qualifying age. For information about league and schedules, contact Jerry Arrington, 703-8059139; or visit https://belvoir.armymwr.com/categories/cys-services.
Belvoir 49ers ball carrier, Ethan McGowan, 5, charges down the field to the end zone during a CYS flag football game against the Giants.
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TISCOM wide receiver, Charles Hood, sprints down the field during his team’s intramural flag football season closer against DTRA.
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DTRA wide receiver, Trevor Burnham, right, and TISCOM defender, Charles Hood, go after a deep pass at the goal line during an intramural flag football season closer.
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DTRA quarterback, Andrew Spaulding, drops back to pass during his team’s intramural flag football season closer against TISCOM.
Hood and Lanzel with a string of shots to the sideline, Kaber worked his team into DTRA territory. But the DTRA secondary, anchored by Spaulding and Carter at the linebacker positions, succeeded in thwarting TISCOM’s late-game push with strategic flag grabs inbounds that forced their opponents to use up their vital timeouts. The clock finally expired with DTRA holding onto its narrow 3831 lead to claim the season-closing victory. The championship final is today, at 6 p.m. at North Post Field. Full coverage of the single-elimination tournament will appear in the Nov. 9 edition of the Belvoir Eagle. For regular-season scores and final standings visit http://www. quickscores.com/Orgs/index. php?OrgDir=belvoirmwr. For information about Fort Belvoir’s intramural sports program and the annual Commander’s Cup title race, call Justin Fitzgerald, 703806-5093. Athletes can also contact their respective unit representative for sign-up information and scheduling details.
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Then Washington Redskins quarterback, Robert Griffin III, joins a group of youth athletes for a game of tag during the 2015 NFL Salute to Play 60 event at Fort Belvoir’s Pullen Field. The Redskins return to Pullen Field for the 2017 Play 60 Monday, 5 - 7 p.m.
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Fall Little League season nears completion By Rick Musselman Sports Editor Fort Belvoir’s Little League teams wrapped up the second-to-last week of the national pastime’s fall installment with intense matchups across the age divisions, Saturday. The Junior-Division took on Annandale at Thomas Jefferson High School and the Minor- and MajorDivision squads squared off against the Alexandria Potomac Red Sox and the Alexandria Potomac Twins, respectively, at Bucknell Elementary School in Alexandria. In the home game, the Birds faced off against the Woodlawn Vegas Gold at Belvoir’s 21st Street Baseball Complex. The season wraps up Saturday with the final showdowns of the year. For more information on Belvoir’s Little League, call Aricka Vaughan, league coordinator, 703-8051258 or email aricka.a.vaughan.naf@mail.mil.
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Belvoir Red Birds catcher, Colt Pannell, 8, awaits the pitch during his team’s Little League baseball coach-pitch division matchup against the Woodlawn Vegas Gold, Saturday.
Belvoir Red Birds infielder, Joshua Torres, 6, connects for a base hit during his team’s Little League baseball coach-pitch division matchup against the Woodlawn Vegas Gold, Saturday.
Belvoir Red Birds first baseman, Jodiah Johnson, 8, charges to the bag for the out during his team’s Little League baseball coach-pitch division matchup against the Woodlawn Vegas Gold, Saturday at the 21st Street Baseball Complex.
Belvoir Red Birds infielder, Kelby Mills, 8, keeps an eye on the batter during her team’s Little League baseball coach-pitch division matchup against the Woodlawn Vegas Gold, Saturday at the 21st Street Baseball Complex.
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The Belvoir Dragons square off against the Flash in a 5-6 year old division CYS soccer matchup, Saturday.
The Belvoir Sharks take on Team USA in a 10-12 year-old division CYS soccer matchup, Saturday at Long Parade Field.
Excitement peaks in youth soccer By Rick Musselman Sports Editor With Belvoir’s 2017 CYS fall soccer program about to wrap up, competition levels are at full steam across the league, as teams combine carefully practiced offensive skills and solid unit cohesion on defense, with a season’s worth of experience against equally determined opponents. The players’ growing athletic ability, focus and commitment, combined with a strong sense of sportsmanship and mutual respect, is providing spectators with hours of dynamic play every Saturday on Long Parade Field. The fall season soccer runs through mid-November. For information about the youth soccer program, call Jerry Arrington, 703805-9139; or Rashawd Pope, 703-805-1257; or visit https://belvoir.armymwr.com/ categories/cys-services.
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The Belvoir Dolphins face off against the Cheetahs in a 6-7 year old division CYS soccer matchup.
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Belvoir Red Birds infielder, Noemi Garcia, 8, awaits the pitch during her team’s Little League baseball coachpitch division matchup against the Woodlawn Vegas Gold, Saturday at the 21st Street Baseball Complex.
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Sports and Recreation Briefs This week
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Swim Lessons Benyaurd Indoor Pool is offering group swim lessons now through April 2018. Lessons are $80 for a total of 6 classes. For more information call Benyaurd Indoor Pool at 703-805-2620, or visit the aquatics page on belvoir.armymwr.com.
Turkey Shoot at the Golf Club
The Fort Belvoir Golf Club is hosting a Turkey Shoot, Nov. 18 starting at 9 a.m. The tournament will be played by two-person teams. The Pro Shop will make every effort to pair singles into two-person teams. There will be a 9 a.m. shotgun start on the Woodlawn Course. The tournament will consist of a two-person team scramble, and all teams play in both the Net Division and the Gross Division. Team Handicaps will be calculated using the USGA-recommended method. The Tournament fees are $40 for active duty and Golf Club members, and $85 for non-members. Tournament fees include continental breakfast, carts, range balls, and a turkey dinner complete with all the traditional fare. Gift cards and turkeys will be awarded as prizes. Entries will be accepted through Nov. 15 at the Pro Shop, or by credit card over the phone at 703-806-5878.
American Red Cross Lifeguard Class Benyaurd Indoor Pool is offering American Red Cross Lifeguard Classes starting in November. The cost is $315 which includes materials. For more information, call Benyaurd Indoor Pool at 703-805-2620; or visit the aquatics page on belvoir.armymwr.com.
Swim Lessons Benyaurd Indoor Pool offers fall and winter swimming classes. Morning classes will be Mondays and Wednesdays, through Monday; and evening classes will be Tuesdays and Thursdays, through Tuesday. In November, morning classes are Mondays and Wednesdays, Wednesday – Nov. 20; and evening classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, today – Nov. 21. December’s classes are Monday and Wednesday mornings, Dec. 4 – 20; and Tuesday and Thursday evenings, Dec. 5 - 21. Times for classes are varied by skill level and lessons last three weeks, for 6 classes. Lessons are $80 per student and all sign-ups must be done in person at Benyaurd Indoor Pool. Space is limited and slots are filled on a first-come, firstserved basis. For more info, call Benyaurd Indoor Pool, 703805-2620; or visit the aquatics page on belvoir. armymwr.com.
playing a minimum of 3 games. Individual and team awards will be given to 1st and 2nd place teams as well as Men’s and Women’s MVP. For more information call 703-806-5368.
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Members of the Belvoir 49ers and Giants wrap up a tough CYS flag football matchup with a collective run through the victory tunnel, Saturday at South Post Field.
This week Veterans Day Basketball Tournament The 2017 Veterans Day Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament is Nov. 10 – 12 at Wells Field House and Graves Fitness Center. Teams will consist of 15 players and 2 coaches and will play in a bracket tournament with each team
Turkey Trot 5K/10K
The Turkey Trot 5K/10K is Fort Belvoir’s premier race of the year and will be run Nov. 18. The race will start at 9 a.m. and conclude with an awards ceremony at approximately 10:30 a.m. The race will start and end at 14th Street and Middleton Road. Register online at https:// belvoir.armymwr.com/programs/fitness-facilities or in person at Graves Fitness Center, the Body Shop or Kawamura Human Performance Center. The cost is $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the run. Eligible participants include all active-duty Soldiers as well as Mobilized/ADOS National Guard/Reserve Component Soldiers, DoD civilian employees and installation visitors. Call the Graves Fitness Center at 703-806-5368 for more information.
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Pablo Saxena, from NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, answers astronomy questions at the USO’s NASA Star Party. The evening featured gazing at the moon and stars through powerful telescopes; games and snacks.
NASA visits USO for celestial party In partnership with NASA, the USO Warrior and Family Center at Fort Belvoir holds a semi-annual Star and Sun Party. NASA’s astronomers set up telescopes for a night of star and planet gazing. Families come together to gaze at the stars and learn awesome
fun facts from the pros. About 200 people attended. The USO’s next Sun Party will be in April. Events are open to all active duty and their family members. To get the USO Warrior and Family Center at Fort Belvoir’s newsletter and updates, sign up at www.usometro.org/tickets.
Ariana Deitz, left, and her mother visit with Miss America Cara Mund at the Belvoir USO’s NASA Star and Sun Party, last week.
Pablo Saxena, right, with NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, uses a model of the moon to explain what caused its varied features during USO Metro’s NASA Star Party Oct. 27. Several NASA staffers were on hand with telescopes to explain the night sky to Fort Belvoir families.
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Spokesperson urges Congress to end CR funding By Terri Moon Cronk DoD News The U.S. Congress must pass a defense spending bill and not another continuing resolution to fund the Defense Department, chief Pentagon spokesperson Dana W. White said Oct. 26 at a Pentagon news briefing. White, speaking to reporters with Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Frank McKenzie, director of the Joint Staff, said the department has been operating under a continuing resolution for more than 1,070 days.
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Belvoir Briefs Operation Sugarplum
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Belvoir Chapel’s Protest Women of the Chapel, PWOC, invites community members to donate items today, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., for Friday’s annual Free Market, which is from 9 a.m. -2 p.m. The collection and free market are at the Religious Education Center, 5950 12th Street, next to Belvoir Chapel and South Post CDC. Find everything from baby items, toys and books, to house wares, glass ware and more. Everyone is welcome to share and shop for nice, nolonger-needed items, for free. Info is available via e-mail to outreach@pwocfortbelvoir.org.
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