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BridgeWalk celebrates connections between Fort Belvoir, Springfield By Amanda Stewart Staff writer Hundreds of Fort Belvoir and Springfield community members marched across Veterans Bridge in Springfield, Tuesday, during the community’s 14th annual Springfield BridgeWalk. The event commemorates the completion of the bridge over Old Keene Mill Road and celebrates the connection between the military and the Springfield community. During the event, Springfield residents and community leaders; members of American Legion Post 176 and VFW Post 7327; about 150 Service members and civilian employees at Fort Belvoir; Boy Scouts from Cub Scout Pack 868 and students from Lynnbrook, Crestwood and Garfield elementary schools walked across the bridge to the American Legion Springfield Post 176 parking lot, where the Kings Park Band played a medley of patriotic music. Maj. Gen. Bradley Becker; commander, Joint Force HeadquartersNational Capital Region, U.S. Army Military District of Washington, remembers when the first BridgeWalk See WALK, Page A10

Barbecue, concert tonight

The Invincible Spirit Festival visits Belvoir tonight for a barbecue by chef Robert Irvine and a concert by Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band. The USO-Metro free event is from 5 to 9 p.m. on Pullen Field. Bring blankets and low chairs.

Labor Day office closure

The Belvoir Legal Assistance Office is closed for Labor Day, Sept. 4 and 7 and reopens at 8 a.m. Sept. 8.

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From left, Fort Belvoir Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Scott Guillory; Maj. Gen. Bradley Becker; commander, Joint Force Headquarters-National Capital Region, U.S. Army Military District of Washington; and Fort Belvoir Garrison Commander Col. Michelle D. Mitchell participate in Tuesday’s 14th Annual Springfield BridgeWalk.

DAU building reopens after 2012 fire By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer A fire broke out more than three years ago, Aug. 13, 2012, at a Defense Acquisition University building on Belvoir, shutting down Building 207. The building officially reopened Aug. 26 during a ribboncutting ceremony. Jim Woosley, DAU president, acknowledged the Fort Belvoir first responders who were at the scene at the time of the fire. They also attended last week’s ceremony. “This has gone from a mediocre building that needed work, to a great one,” Woosley said, calling Building 207 a world-class building. “This is a student-centered building.” The building is Americans with Disabilities Act compliant, perfect for those wounded warriors who sometimes take classes in the building, he said. See DAU, Page A6

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The Office of The Judge Advocate General is accepting applications for the Army’s Funded Legal Education Program. Under this program, the Army projects sending up to 25 active-duty, commissioned officers to law school at government expense. Selected officers will attend law school beginning in fall 2016 and remain on active duty while attending law school. Interested officers should review Army MILPER Message 15-013 and Chapter 14, AR 27-1, The Judge Advocate General’s Funded Legal Education Program, to determine their eligibility. The program is open to commissioned officers from second lieutenant through captain. Applicants must have at least two, but not more than six, years of total active federal service at the time legal training begins. Eligible officers interested in applying should immediately register for the earliest offering of the Law School Admission Test. Applicants must send their request through command channels, including the officer’s branch manager at AHRC, send the original application to the Office of The Judge Advocate General, ATTN: DAJA-PT (Ms. Yvonne Caron-Rm 28517), 2200 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310, to be received by Nov. 1. Submission of the application well in advance of the deadline is advised. Interested officers should contact their local Office of the Staff Judge Advocate for further information.

Retiree appreciation day

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Employees of from Defense Acquisition University's past and present participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony signifying the reopening of Building 207. The building caught fire in 2012 and had to be renovated. From left to right: Jim Michael, former DAU vice president; Hans Jarell, director of Integrated Knowledge Support; Katrina McFarland, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition; Jim Woosley, DAU president; and Leo Filipowicz, director of Operation Support Group.

Fort Belvoir Garrison hosts its annual Installation Retiree Appreciation Day Sept. 18 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Barden Education Center, Bldg. 1017. Navy Capt. Jennifer Vedral-Baron, Fort Belvoir Community Hospital commander, is guest speaker. Info is available from Gwendolyn Lott, retirement services officer, 703-8064551, gwendolyn.s.lott.civ@mail.mil.

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TRADOC commanding general visits REF on Belvoir Recently, the U.S. Army Rapid Equipping Force hosted Gen. David Perkins, commanding general of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command. This was Perkins’ first visit to the REF since the organization began its transition from Headquarters, Department of the Army to TRADOC. Col. Steven Sliwa, REF director, briefed Perkins on the organization’s current portfolio, a suite of technologies that supports units from the forward operating base to the foxhole. After a discussion of the requirement trends REF has seen this fiscal year, its redistribution strategy and its predictive methodology that focuses on preequipping the Regionally Aligned Force, Perkins delivered some guidance about how he wanted to utilize the REF capability in the future. He started by challenging the group. “I always ask: ‘what are you for.’ Not ‘what do you do,’ but ‘what is your organization designed to do,’ Perkins said. “In my mind, the REF is designed to increase the rate of innovation so the United States will always be in a position of advantage.”

Maj. Gen. West speaks at Women’s Equality Day observance By Amanda Stewart Staff writer Before reading her prepared remarks at the Military District of Washington Equal Opportunity Office’s Women’s Equality Day observance, Aug. 26, guest speaker Maj. Gen. Nadja West, the Joint Staff Surgeon at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., asked audience members to think about why they were there. “Why, in 2015, are we here celebrating Women’s Equality Day? Or any other type of special observance, for that matter,” West asked. “I would suggest that it allows us to take pause and to think about something that’s outside of our regular area of consideration.” This year’s Women’s Equality Day marked the 95th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, which grants women the right to vote in America. In 1971, Congress passed legislation making Aug. 26 Women’s Equality Day to mark that anniversary. In her remarks, West, the first African-Amer-

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Gen. David Perkins, U.S. Army TRADOC commanding general, right, speaks to members of the U.S. Army Rapid Equipping Force on Belvoir. REF is transitioning from Headquarters, Department of the Army to TRADOC. Perkins went on to tout the Afghanistan and Kuwait, provide REF’s ability to bring adaptation a perfect example of how the REF and innovation capability to the maneuvers its innovation capabilpoint of need. The REF’s Expedi- ity around the world. To better tionary Labs, currently deployed to train Soldiers on how to use this

type of adaptation capability, Perkins said he would like to see an Ex Lab-like capability participating in the Army Warfighter Assessments in the future. Perkins also emphasized that REF was a unique organization, in that it is the only rapid-equipping entity in the Army. As a singular organization, Perkins said, “you get to define what a REF looks like, what a REF is for.” He encouraged REF leadership to use this time of transition and integration into TRADOC to the organization’s advantage. During this period, they get to evolve the organization to serve the current fight and tweak processes to better equip units in the future. Per the commander’s guidance, the REF will continue working closely with TRADOC leadership to define the input channels so it can inform larger Army efforts. It will explore ways to participate in future AWAs and will work with partners throughout the Army to ensure that units deployed worldwide have access to adaptable and innovative solutions to urgent operational needs.

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Maj. Gen. Nadja West was the guest speaker at the Women’s Equality Day observance held Aug. 26 at Belvoir’s Community Center.

ican woman to be a major general of the Army’s active component and Army Medicine’s first African-American female two-star general, spoke

about the accomplishments of women throughout history. “In preparing for this presentation, I had a flood of images and thoughts of all the women I’ve heard about in history and all the personal exposure I’ve had to many of them,” West said. She chose to focus her remarks on women in the military, including the first women to attend the Armed Forces service academies, after being granted that right by a law passed in 1975. “It was not an easy time for them in the transition, let me tell you. The first women had many obstacles to overcome,” West said. “These trailblazing women held their own, both academically and physically.” West said those women, and all women today, have the women who fought for the right to vote for the opportunities they had in life. “I can truly say … that I would not be here today if I didn’t also understand, appreciate and benefit from the impact of these women, and the men who supported them, have on our history,” West said.

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What one person can do in one weekend for less than $100 Belvoir Garden Club meets monthly By Cynthia Thomas Belvoir Garden Club Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never loved the slogan, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Army of One.â&#x20AC;? I came into the service in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Be all you can beâ&#x20AC;? Army and was motivated by the challenge, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We get more done before 10 a.m. than most people do all day.â&#x20AC;? But alas, things have changed in the modern military and letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s face it, sometime if you want to get something done, you just have to do it yourself. It was this kind of mentality that motivated one of the sergeants at the Warrior Transition Battalion to spend a weekend turning an 8-by4-foot plot beside the barbecue grill by his barracks into a lovely little flower bed. Our anonymous â&#x20AC;&#x153;DoGooderâ&#x20AC;? took it upon himself one evening to clear the spot from the gargantuan weeds that have been filling our unattended grounds this year, turn the soil the next morning and then go to Wal-Mart and buy $80 of flowers. Having worked on his own gardens back home, he knew to arrange to plants according to height and then he filled in with some mulch. Now, every time he and his fellow Soldiers report to formation each morning and walk by the barbecue pit, they are met with cheerful flow-

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A Warrior Transition Battalion sergeant spent less than $100 to beautify this space by his barracks over a recent weekend. ers. He, also, has the personal satisfaction of knowing he transformed that area with his own two hands. Just think what could be accomplished if we all took it upon ourselves to transform a little piece of our surroundings? As a member of the Belvoir Garden Club, one of our objectives is to beautify Fort Belvoir. We love when we hear of and see community members do this on their own. We also experience the benefit of working on group projects. For the past few

Belvoir Garden Club First meeting of the year Sept. 22 10:30 a.m. to noon Vernondale Community Center years, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been busy keeping up with the grounds at the USO pavilion, where we met our do-gooder. If you have an interest in being part

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Errors in our logic can cause us to jump to conclusions. When something happens to you, does your mind ever fill in the blanks or take short cuts, and then you reflect back and notice you missed critical information? Well, don’t fall into this trap. Sounds easy enough, right? We can tell ourselves not to fill in the gaps to create a story, but we each have a habitual and reflexive way of explaining events in our lives. Start to recognize your patterns of thinking because each event, situation or experience is unique. Wipe the goo from your glasses and take your brain off of autopilot to gain some clarity. Let’s practice … If I am cer-

tain, with little or no evidence, then I may be falling into the thinking trap pattern of jumping to conclusions. To get my brain off autopilot, I will say a mental cue (directs my focus to what I need to do), “slow down.” Next, I will ask “what is the evidence for and against my thoughts?” This helps me gather information to be more accurate in this situation. Why don’t we try another common thinking trap? Ahh, mind reading. Why do I tend to do this with a close friend, family member or even significant other? I catch myself saying, “They should know me” or “if he loved me he would know I wanted___.” In this situation, I am assuming that I know what he/she is thinking or expecting he/she knows what I am thinking. Most likely, this is not the case. “Ashley, speak up.” I

think to myself the critical question, “Did I express myself? Did I ask for information?” If we can take a moment to gather the pertinent information then we will be more Flexible, Accurate, and Thorough, or FAT, in our thinking. By doing so, we are able to better manage situations that may arise, which enhances our resilience. To learn more about skills/techniques to increase resilience and enhance performance, reach out to your local Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness, CSF2, Training Center.

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Belvoir observes Suicide Awareness Day Sept. 15 5K memory walk honors victims, workshops set By Amanda Stewart Staff writer Fort Belvoir’s Directorate of Human Resources hosts a Suicide Prevention and Awareness Day, Sept. 15. September is Suicide Prevention Month and several activities have been planned around this year’s theme, “Take Action.” The day begins with a “Take Action” 5K Walk/Run at the Pullen Field Track at 6:30 a.m. Sept. 15. Participants are invited to walk or run in memory of those who have died from suicide, said Milagros Frank, Fort Belvoir’s suicide prevention program manager. People who want to walk are asked to register by Sept. 10. Events continue Sept. 15, with a series of talks and workshops on suicide triggers, risk factors and prevention.

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• 1 p.m., Wendy Lasko, HQDA DSCS G-1, Chief, Army Suicide Prevention; and Derek Ferrell, IMCOM G-1, speak on the topic: Army Suicide Trends.

• 2 p.m., Scottie Hampton, of Army Community Service, leads a workshop titled “Building a Sound Relationship House.” • 3 p.m., Erica Drame of ACS will lead a workshop on budgeting.

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• 10:30 a.m., Room 104, Katina Oates, of Army Substance Abuse Program, leads a workshop on stress management. • 10:30 a.m., Room 106, Dr. Jorge Grandela, of ASAP, will give a talk on “Suicide and the Brain.” • 2 p.m., Room 104, staff members from the Family Life Center, will give a workshop on relationships titled “He Said/She Said.” • 2 and 3 p.m., Room 106, Sgt. 1st Class Lydia Ortize-Hendricks gives a workshop on Ask, Care, Escort, or ACE. • 3 p.m., Room 104, there will be a SHARP, or Sexual Harassment/ Assault Prevention and Response Program, workshop. Due to limited classroom space, anyone interested in attending the workshops must RSVP to Milagros Frank at 703-805-5529 or Milagros. frank.civ@mail.mil, by Tuesday.

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From Page A1 The newly reconstructed building hosts two modern classrooms, eight breakout rooms, a consolidated Education and Training Technician class support area, a library atrium, a cafeteria and staff and faculty workspaces. Leo Filipowicz, director of Operation Support Group, said it took seven months to get an audience to hear them out about renovating the building. Eventually, they received the funding they needed to do the building’s renovation. It took many people and organizations to make Building 207 happen, Woosley said, and took a lot more to make it into a home for DAU. “None of this could have happened without McFarland,” Woosley said. “She helped get things started.” Katrina McFarland, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, was the guest speaker at the ceremony. She also served as a DAU president when the fire happened. “You are my family,” she said to those in attendance, adding she was pleased to be able to see those who were part of DAU and grateful for the many people who helped make the renovation happen. “We have an organization that moved quickly to get this resolved. Thank you (to those) who had to be here,” McFarland said. The building is part of the Historic District at Fort Belvoir. Construction for Building 207 began in 1926 and finished in 1935. It’s also part of the original barracks quadrangles and housed two engineer regiments, including the 13th Engineer General Service Regiment. After World War II, the buildings became office and classroom space. Building 207, along with other buildings became part of the U.S. Military Academy Army Preparatory School. It wasn’t until July 1975 that Building 207 became part of Defense Systems Management School, now known as DAU.

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Wedding planner Michelle Whyte of Ambiance Special Events leads guests from Jennifer Ward and Gary Duncan’s wedding into the Fort Belvoir Officers’ Club to the wedding reception, Aug. 22.

Jennifer Ward and Gary Duncan exchange their vows at the Fort Belvoir Officers’ Club gazebo, Aug. 22.

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At the Fort Belvoir Officers’ Club on a recent Saturday evening, one couple celebrated the 50th year of their marriage, while another celebrated the start of theirs. In the Belvoir Room, on the upper level of the O’ Club, Helen and Harold Dodson sat under a pair of gold, heart-shaped balloons and a banner that read “We Still Do” at their 50th wedding anniversary party. Outside, in front of the club’s gazebo, Jennifer Ward and Gary Duncan exchanged their wedding vows before they and their guests went inside to the club’s lower level for their reception. It was a typical scene at the Officers’ Club, which hosts an average of three or four weddings and other events a weekend most times of the year, said Trinetta McClelland-Bowen, the officers’ club assistant business and catering manager. “We have three ballrooms and four smaller rooms, so we have a space for almost any size event,” she said. McClelland-Bowen said she likes to tout the club’s location, tucked away in a residential area of Fort Belvoir with sweeping views of the Potomac River, and the club’s ability to be a “one-stop shop” for events, including cake, catering and more, to potential customers. “I feel like we are the best-kept secret in Northern Virginia,” she said. For more information about the Fort Belvoir Officers’ Club, call 703-780-0930. The club’s business hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

Harold and Helen Dodson kiss at their 50th wedding anniversary party at the Fort Belvoir Officers’ Club, Aug. 22.

Wedding planner Michelle Whyte, center, and her team from Ambiance Special Events decorate the gazebo outside the Fort Belvoir Officers’ Club before Jennifer Ward and Gary Duncan’s wedding, Aug. 22.

A cake and wedding photos sit on a table in front of windows overlooking the Potomac River in the Fort Belvoir Officers’ Club’s Belvoir Room during Helen and Harold Dodson’s 50th wedding anniversary celebration, Aug. 22.

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Girls, boys invited to Back to Scouting Campfire By Amanda Stewart Staff writer Boys and girls interested in scouting can learn what the Fort Belvoir community has to offer them at the Back to Scouting Campfire from 6 to 8 p.m., Sept. 10 at the Scout Hut. The Fort Belvoir Girl Scouts are hosting the joint scouting event, which is also open to Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts, said Maria Griffin, the Girl Scout registrar for Service Unit 53-5, Fort Belvoir. “The Girl Scouts will be welcoming new girls to get them signed up for scouts and talk to them about the scout year, what troops do as fun adventures and the badges the girls will work and earn while in a troop,” Griffin said. “The returning girls will be at the campfire to enjoy the sisterhood of scouting and rekindle with those they have been apart from over the summer break.” For the Cub Scouts, the event serves as the “fall membership kick off,” said Lorraine Horton, membership chair for Fort Belvoir Cub Scout Pack 118. “We will be welcoming back old scouts previously in the program and welcoming new and transferring scouts,” Horton said. The goal of the event is to promote scouting and to answer any questions parents and children might have about the program, Horton said.

Back to Scouting Campfire 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 10 Belvoir Scout Hut Warren Road “We want to promote the scouting program and how great it is for the kids,” Horton said. “A lot of kids make a lot of good friends, learn a lot and just have a lot of fun through scouting.” Both the Girl Scouts and the Cub Scouts plan to tout the benefits of scouting at the event, they said. “Girl Scouts are about girls learning to have the courage and confidence to lead a productive and self-fulfilling lifestyle and enjoying team-building camaraderie of working to accomplish goals,” Griffin said. “We want each girl to be unique in their own way to encourage them to go for their dreams and also to help make the world a better place, by giving their time and being involved in community service projects.” The scouting programs are also seeking adult volunteers to help with the programs. The Back to Scouting Campfire will include hot dogs, hamburgers and s‘mores. The cost is $5 per person. RSVP by Sept. 9 to belvoirsum@ yahoo.com. The Scout Hut is on Warren Road, next to the Thrift Shop.

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Sailors, Airmen and Soldiers march at the American Legion Post 176 in Springfield during the 14th annual Springfield BridgeWalk, Tuesday. gan after 9/11 and was designed as a way for the Springfield comFrom Page A1 munity to show its support for the military, Jeff McKay, Fairfax was held, 14 years ago. “What really stands out in my County supervisor for the Lee Dismind about that time is the tre- trict said. mendous unity our community “I’m ecstatic to see such a felt right after 9/11,” Becker said. turnout of people engaged and in“Here we are, 14 years later, and volved in our community,” McKay it’s great to see that it is still alive added. here in Springfield.” During the event, Becker; Col. Michelle Mitchell, U.S. Mitchell; Fort Belvoir Command Army Garrison Fort Belvoir ComSgt. Maj. Scott Guillory; and mander, said the Fort Belvoir McKay signed an Army Commucommunity is proud to be a part nity Covenant, reaffirming the of the annual event. Mitchell added that members connection between Springfield of the Belvoir community have and the military community. benefited from partnerships with “We appreciate your support. its surrounding communities, and Events like this are so important from things offered in those comand it is covenants like this one munities. that result in good relationships “We have benefited immensely from so many programs and ser- between us and these communivices offered in this community ties,” Mitchell said. “We love this and we have strived to be good community, we are proud to be a part of it and we love to call neighbors,” Mitchell said. The BridgeWalk tradition be- Northern Virginia home.”

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Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts There’s a Joint Scouting Night/Welcome Back to Scouting for Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts Sept. 10. The combined event is from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Scout Hut on Belvoir, Warren Road, next to the Belvoir Thrift Shop. Scouting is a way to discover new friends, have fun, connect with the community and enjoy the outdoors. New Girl Scout troops are forming for all ages, and current troops are looking to add new members. Adult volunteers are also needed to help troops and mentor girls. The Girl Scout campfire includes hot dogs, hamburgers and s’mores for $5 per person. Come with questions and meet some new and returning scouts. RSVP by Sept. 9 via e-mail to belvoirsum@yahoo.com, for those interested in Girl Scouts. The contact for Cub Scouts can be reached via e-mail to rainyhorton@gmail.com.

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Chapel contract opportunities The Belvoir Chapel community is looking for people to bid on the below positions. Tuesday is the deadline. The positions are: community: youth minister and wedding coordinators; Catholic: choir director and soprano, alto, tenor and bass section leaders; 8 a.m. Protestant service: choir director and organist; 11 a.m. Protestant service: choir director

Screamfree Marriage Last four Tuesdays of September, 6 to 8:30 p.m., at ACS Bldg. 200 - 9800 Belvoir Road. Screamfree Marriage is designed to teach people how to communicate with their partner calmly and effectively. Registration is required and limited childcare is available. People interested in childcare must sign up by Friday, 703-805-2631.

Army Engineer spouses The Army Engineer Spouses’ Club meets at Sine Irish Restaurant in Pentagon City Mall at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 10. People who go may see someone from a previous assignment. The event is open to all engineer spouses of active, retired, Reserve or National Guard engineers. RSVP by Sept. 7 via e-mail to hospitality@army engineerspouses.com.

Civilian Employee Fund offerings The Civilian Employee Fund offers a night at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront and Baltimore Aquarium tickets for Oct. 17. The room costs $110, aquarium tickets are $22 each. Every Belvoir DoD civilian can get a reservation and a valid CAC must be presented to buy tickets. First come, first served tickets are available at DFMWR headquarters, 21st Street, Bldg. 210. Cash, checks and Visa or MasterCard are the only

accepted payment. Refunds are not available. Information is available from Charlene Anderson, 703-805-4126, Charlene.d.anderson@us.army. mil. The CEF office is open Mondays through Thursdays only, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Solutions showcase The semi-annual Fort Belvoir Mission Solutions Showcase is Tuesday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Belvoir Officers’ Club. More than 20 exhibitors will have displays on network solutions, audio-visual products; end-point solutions; IT acquisition solutions; video-voice collaboration; communication headsets; digital publishing and more. Pre-registration, info and event feedback are available from www.FederalEvents.com.

Officers’ Club super sign up, home tour The Army Officers' Wives' Club of the Greater Washington Area, AOWCGWA, begin its membership year by again having its Super Sign Up combined with a Tour of Historic Homes on Fort Myer, Va. This event is Sept. 17, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., with final tours beginning at 12:30 p.m. The tour takes place on Grant and Washington avenues, next to Fort Myer’s Whipple Field. This year, guests will be able to tour Quarters 2, 5 and 7. People who go can sign up for trips and tours the AOWCGWA offers, lunches and special activities and buy Army items. Military-affiliated groups will sponsor information stations and accept volunteers. The event is free but is limited to 250 people. Reservations are required by Sept. 8 and can be See BRIEFS, Page A12

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Naval Officers’ Spouses’ Club Welcome Coffee The annual Naval Officers’ Spouses’ Club of D.C., NOSC DC, Welcome Coffee is at the Fort Myer Officers’ Club, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Myers’ O Club is at 214 Jackson Ave., Fort Myer, Va., 22211. Adm. Bill Moran, chief of Naval Personnel, is this year’s guest speaker. People who go to the coffee can sign up for social and volunteer activities, like group tours and neighborhood coffees; and speak with representatives from numerous non-profit organizations that serve military members. They can also browse and shop the gift store, Temptations. Profits from Temptations go directly to NOSC DC charities and scholarship funds. The event costs $15, which includes a continental breakfast, payable either online or at the door. Membership forms and dues may now be completed online. RSVP by Sept. 17 to Elizabeth Shaw, firstvp@noscdc.com. Info about NOSC DC is available from the club’s website, www.noscdc.com, or its Facebook page, www.facebook.com/noscdc.

Historic Pohick Church first Saturday Historic Pohick Church in Lorton has its first Saturday tour, Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. During the Colonial period, Pohick Church was the congregation of many of our country's most prominent families, including the Washingtons, Masons and Fairfaxes. The church’s docent guild gives free guided tours of the church on the first Saturday of every month. Pohick Church is at 9301 Richmond Highway in Lorton, at the corner of U.S. 1 and Telegraph Road, bordering Belvoir. For information, call 703-339-6572 or visit http://www.pohick.org.

Catechist training 2015 Catechist Training is Sept. 12 from 8 a.m. to noon. Interested people are asked to contact Sister Michael Bochnowski, smary.m.bochnowski.civ@mail.mil, 703-806-3418.

AWANA AWANA, a religious education program for children and youth age 3 through 12th grade, starts Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Religious Education Center. Registrations are being accepted. Registration forms are available in all chapels, the REC, and online through the Fort Belvoir Home Page/Services/Chapels. Leaders and helpers are needed. More information about the program is available from www.awana. org. Info about the program on Belvoir is available from Mike Webb, 703-806-3958, or michael.e.webb10.civ@mail.mil.

Jewish services • Sept. 13: 7 p.m. at Belvoir Chapel • Sept. 14: 9:30 a.m. at Belvoir Chapel; Children’s service, 11:30 a.m. at Belvoir Chapel Social Hall; Mincha/Maariv, 7 p.m. at Belvoir Chapel • Sept. 15: 9:30 a.m.at Belvoir Chapel • Sept. 21: 8 p.m. at Belvoir Chapel • Sept. 22: 9:30 a.m. at Belvoir Chapel

Catholic community The next Baptism class is Sept. 5 at 10 a.m. in Woodlawn Chapel. Pre-registration is required. Contact the parish coordinator for registration information, 703-806-5745 or fbccinfo@gmail.com.

FamilyLife Weekend to Remember FamilyLife hosts a weekend to remember, and an investment in marriage, Oct. 16-18 at the Hunt Valley Inn, Wyndham Grand, in Baltimore’s Hunt Valley. Registration is normally $149.99/person for military couples, but for this event, is free for active-duty, Guard, or Reserve couples. Interested couples can get a free registration by calling 1-800-FL-TODAY. For more information about the Weekend to Remember, go to www.familylife.com or visit the Facebook page, Military Marriage - National Capital Region.

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Fort Belvoir community members leave the starting line of the 2015 Sunrise 5K run, Saturday.

Belvoir DFMWR hosts inaugural Sunrise 5K By Rick Musselman Sports editor

More than 150 runners from across the Fort Belvoir community hit the pavement at the crack of dawn, Saturday to compete in the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s inaugural Sunrise 5K. The race, hosted by Joe Castro, Kawamura Human Performance Center, supervisory sports specialist, began with a field of 166 athletes near Fremont Field

on Constitution and Meade roads on North Post, and finished at the Officers’ Club. For more information about n See Fort Belvoir’s running program, results and including upcoming events, call more photos, Joe Castro at 703-806-4647 or Page B3 visit http://belvoir.armymwr.com/ us/belvoir/categories/sports-andfitness. For complete race results, visit https://results. chronotrack.com/event/results/event/event-15456.

Belvoir youth to train with pros at NFL Salute to Play 60 event By Rick Musselman Sports editor Fort Belvoir’s youth athletes will have a unique opportunity to meet and play football with the pros when Child, Youth and School Services hosts the 3rd annual NFL Salute to Play 60 Military Challenge, Sept. 14 at Pullen Field. Athletes from across the post will join hundreds of other players from several military installations around the Washington, D.C. metro area to learn from Washington Redskins players about the benefits of leading an active lifestyle and maintaining proper eating habits while running through a variety of skills-training stations. The event, hosted by the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation; the Department of Defense; Army; Navy; Air Force and Marines; and supporting sponsor, USAA, an official military appreciation sponsor of the Redskins, 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 See NFL, Page B4

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Washington Redskins defensive end, Jason Hatcher, provides some tips to youth from several Washington, D.C. metro area military installations during last year's NFL Play 60 event, Sept. 30, at Fort Belvoir's Pullen Field.

Over the last year or so, nearly every sportscaster on cable (and every armchair commentator on social media) has been targeting the Washington Redskins’ erratic, indecisive and accident-prone quarterback, Robert Griffin III with a zeal that’s dominated every discussion in the lead up to the 2015 season. Starting with his return to the field after his knee injury in 2012, RGIII has been under microscopic scrutiny. Analysts have gone from struggling to find a reason for Griffin’s unpredictable performance to suggesting that he’s simply lost whatever magic he had when he first appeared on the D.C. scene in 2011with the promise of returning this franchise to success and respectability. Unfortunately for the perpetually struggling Redskins, RGIII’s potential has gone completely unrealized in the wake of ensuing injuries that has brought his back-up QBs — Kirk Cousins and Colt McCoy — onto the gridiron where they’ve succeeded in not only holding their own against the league’s toughest defenses, but also showing the skill and consistency that everyone expected from Griffin when this whole “new era” supposedly started. In fact, Cousins and McCoy’s performances — especially during the 2015 preseason — has honestly inspired everybody who’s anybody across Redskins fandom to give RGIII’s validity a serious rethink. And so apparently have the folks who matter — Head Coach Jay Gruden and owner, Dan Snyder. On Sunday, Gruden officially identified Kirk Cousins as his 2015 starter. It must be serious, too, as Snyder, for once, didn’t interfere with the decision. Even for the most dedicated fans of this organization, this development cannot possibly come as any surprise. Between the non-contact fumbles that Griffin has committed and the sacks that he’s suffered just in the last few matchups, it’s fairly obvious that this athlete — who apparently never got comfortable operating in the pocket, a skill that’s made the NFL greats great — has become the tragic hero in a “how the mighty hath fallen” saga that has soured every spectator’s hopes of a bright Redskins future. Gruden’s decision to relegate RGIII to the bench now seems to be an indication that all the rumors of discontent in the locker room, combined with the offensive line’s clearly different approach to protection when Griffin’s on the field, is finally kicking off the “beginning of the end” of the optimistic RGIII-era of Washington football. The question now is, does Griffin himself have a future anywhere else in the league? It’s doubtful many other teams can have a lot of faith in his ability to lead, and now it’s even more unlikely they’ll be willing to pay the going rate for him.

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Fort Belvoir golfers compete in the 2012 Member-Guest tournament at the Golf Club.

Golf Club to host Member-Guest tournament

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Fort Belvoir Golf Club hosts the 2015 Member-Guest tournament — one of the largest and most popular competitions of the year — Sept. 1920. The cost is $350 per team for all entries and registration closes Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. Golfers will square off in the twoperson team event over 36 holes on the Woodlawn Course — 18 holes Saturday with a 10 a.m. shotgun start, and 18 holes Sunday with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. The format for Saturday’s tournament follows “better ball of the partners” scoring — men’s team handicap is 80 percent and ladies’ team handicap is 85 percent. For Sunday’s tournament, golfers follow a two-person “scramble” format. The team handicap will be calculated by adding 35 percent of the low handicap and 15 percent of the higher handicap and halving the sum total. (Handicaps as of June 1) The Member-Guest Tournament champion (overall winner) will be the 36-hole low-net team score of the field. The 36-hole low gross team score will be awarded the same prize value as is awarded to the MemberGuest champion. Gross and net prizes for both formats will also be awarded at the tournament’s end. A “closest to the hole” contest will give competitors a chance to win prizes on all par-3 holes throughout

the event. The tournament kicks off, Sept. 19 at 8 a.m. with a continental breakfast in the clubhouse dining room that will run until 10 a.m. Registration will be available in the lobby by the pro shop door from 8 a.m. to 9:40 a.m. Golf Club staff will also hold a skills challenge and warm-up period during breakfast and registration. Hamburgers, hot dogs and beverages will be available on the gazebo during tournament play and the Golf Club will host an after-play party, starting at 4:30 p.m. including a large selection of food, with entertainment. Sunday’s tournament activities will begin at 7 a.m. with a full breakfast in the main dining room that will run to 8:45. Golfers may also use this time to warm up. Golf Club staff will conclude the 2015 Member-Guest tournament with an awards presentation and barbecue dinner which will be served from 1:45 p.m. to 3 p.m. A drawing for door prizes and tournament awards will be presented after scores are compiled approximately between 2:15-2:30 p.m. The tournament will officially conclude at 4 p.m. Limited open play on the Gunston nine-hole course will be available during the tournament and available tee times will be determined by the number of Member-Guest teams entered. Final results will be published in

Jae Lee tees off during the 2013 Member-Guest Golf Tournament at the Fort Belvoir Golf Club.

Sheila Sango executes a short putt during the 2014 Member-Guest Golf Tournament at the Fort Belvoir Golf Club. the Belvoir Eagle as soon as final 2015 Fort Belvoir Golf Club Memscores are tallied. ber-Guest tournament call 703-806For more information about the 5878.

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John Stefanowicz crosses the finish line of Fort Belvoir's inaugural Sunrise 5K run, Saturday at the Officers Club, turning in a time of 23:21.

Fort Belvoir Sunrise 5K Results MALE DIVISION • Overall Champion: Braden Walters, 18:39.17 (16-19 Age Bracket) 10 and Younger Age Bracket • 1st Place: Miguel Corrales, 34:43.56 • 2nd Place: Guiseppe Pinz, 1:00:07.76 11-15 Age Bracket • 1st Place: Trent Mittal, 37:56.96 16-19 Age Bracket • 1st Place: Douglas McCreighl, 18:43.70 • 2nd Place: Tyler Nielsen, 20:26.22

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Brandy Corrales and son, Miguel Corrales, approach the finish line of Fort Belvoir's inaugural Sunrise 5K run, Saturday at the Officers Club. The pair turned in times of 34:44 and 34:45 respectively.

FEMALE DIVISION • Overall Champion: Shannon Higby, 22:56.85 (20-29 Age Bracket) 10 and Younger Age Bracket • 1st Place: Cadence Nofziger: 36:44.88 • 2nd Place: Hannah Leibert, 45:11.23 11-15 Age Bracket • 1st Place: Adrianna Guerrero, 28:16.06 • 2nd Place: Julia Weinand, 37:13.38 16-19 Age Bracket • 1st Place: Katie Cormier, 26:53.17 • 2nd Place: Morga Wright, 32:32.63 20-29 Age Bracket • 1st Place: Yvette Perea, 26:52.90 • 2nd Place: Rebecca Peabody, 28:01.67

30-39 Age Bracket • 1st Place: Chris Griggs, 19:30.13 • 2nd Place: Nene Reed, 19:53.62

30-39 Age Bracket • 1st Place: Rebecca Deforest, 25:54.78 • 2nd Place: Lea Lines, 29:36.48

40 -49 Age Bracket • 1st Place: Jacob Walls, 22:55.17 • 2nd Place: Jeffrey Krusling, 23:01.47

40-49 Age Bracket • 1st Place: Julie DeBruler, 26:37.03 • 2nd Place: Debra Brown, 30:24.10

50-59 Age Bracket • 1st Place: Stephan Redmon, 20:23.33 • 2nd Place: Richard Brunais, 20:27.39

50-59 Age Bracket • 1st Place: Missie Duffy, 31:04.81 • 2nd Place: Huong Green, 43:49.66

60-99 Age Bracket • 1st Place: Michael Howard, 49:56.84 • 2nd Place: Ruben Saenz, 58:50.29

60-99 Age Bracket • 1st Place: Agnes Newman, 30:14.46 • 2nd Place: Bonnie Allison, 45:03.26

Lea Lines nears the finish line of Fort Belvoir's inaugural Sunrise 5K run, Saturday at the Officers Club, turning in a time of 29:37.

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20-29 Age Bracket • 1st Place: Renardo Reid, 20:13.03 • 2nd Place: David Ackev, 20:48.83

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Ladies’ Golf Association of Fort Belvoir Weekly Winners Ace Day Tournament (Low Net) – Woodlawn Aug. 27

Ace of the Month: Joyce Palaschak, Net 67 Flight 1 - 9 players • 1st Place (tie): Rhu Black, 71; and Sue Nelson, 71 • 3rd Place: Pam Chaney, 72 • 4th Place (tie): Marie Anderson, 74; and Young Stoddard, 74 Flight 2 - 9 players • 1st Place: Lee Bright, 69 • 2nd Place: Bea Burdick, 70 • 3rd Place: Gloria Orr, 72

• 4th Place: Bee Christianson, 73 • 5th Place (tie): Sun Corleis, 75; and Kim Kohler, 75 Flight 3 - 7 players + Ace • 1st Place: Ellen Sibre, 68 • 2nd Place: Margie Hundelt, 70 • 3rd Place: Boo Oncale, 71 • 4th Place: Joan Howard, 73 For more information about the LGAFB and upcoming tournaments call Carol Lucke, LGAFB publicity chair, 703-791-2466.

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for at least an hour 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 serves as a vehicle to get more than 400 children of military families on installations in the Washington, D.C. region to track their daily activity for four weeks. Children with the highest involvement will be recognized during a 2015 Redskins home game. “This is an effort to get kids between the ages of 9 and 14 to commit to getting active at least 60 minutes a day,” said Julie Libert, Fort Belvoir CYSS assistant sports and fitness director. “We have six fitness stations and the kids will visit each of them to do a variety of exercises with Redskins players. Plus, they’ll get to play some flag football games with them.” Last year, more than 300 youth players participated in the event, sharpening their football skills with the Redskins’ finest. Players’ and coaches’ wives served as celebrity trainers at each exercise station, including Tanya Snyder, wife of Redskins owner Dan Snyder. Participants engaged in Zumba classes, kids’ yoga, and inflatable relay races as Redskins players — including running back Alfred Morris; wide receiver Ryan Grant; linebacker Trent Murphy; fullback Darrel Young; tight end Niles Paul; guard Shawn Lauvao; defensive end Jason Hatcher; safety Akeem Davis; and quarterback Robert Griffin III, a USAA spokesman who comes from a military family himself — helped lead the children through the workouts. The Redskins will host a meet-and-greet session when military personnel will have a chance to spend some time with the professional athletes before the training. “The goal (of this event) is to have fun,” said Washington Redskins Senior Vice President/Executive Producer of Media Larry Michael, during the 2014 event. “After today, we want all of you to go home and stay active, and keep a log of all that you’re doing. The (participants) who have the highest activity numbers over the next 30 days will join us in a Play 60 game at one of our games.” A particular highlight of the 2014 Salute to Play 60 was a special guest appearance by legendary former Washington Redskins quarterback, Doug Williams, who led the team to a 42-10 victory over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXII in January 1988, breaking several NFL post-season records in the process. Williams made a special point of showing his appreciation for America’s armed forces. “It’s a pleasure for me and the guys to come out and give back to the men and women in uniform who have given so much to us,” he said. “I just want to say thank you for allowing us to come out here today to be a part of Play 60. I also want to say thank you for what you’ve done to allow us to be free to do this. It’s good to see all these young guys and young ladies out here — enjoy yourselves.” Participants will spend nearly two hours working out at the fitness stations, meeting and

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Washington Redskins running back, Alfred Morris, works out with youth from several Washington, D.C. metro area military installations during last year's National Football League Play 60 event, Sept. 30, at Fort Belvoir's Pullen Field. interacting with the professional players and cheerleaders and learning how to build a strong foundation in nutrition and physical fitness, all while having a lot of fun. Last year, the MidAtlantic Dairy Association staffed a nutrition station to provide refreshments and teach participants how to eat right and live a healthy lifestyle. USO Metropolitan Washington Baltimore provided water throughout the afternoon and USAA provided parents of participating children with informational handouts and giveaways. Nearly 300 active-duty military personnel also attended the 2014 festivities, with several area installations represented by the Army (Fort Bel-

voir, Fort Detrick and Joint Base Myer – Henderson Hall); Navy (Naval District Washington and Patuxent River Naval Air Station); Air Force (Andrews Air Force Base) and Marine Corps (Joint Base Myer – Henderson Hall and Marine Corps Base Quantico). Youth group check-in is at 4 p.m. and the official event runs from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. All military youth ages 9-14 with a CYSS pass are eligible to participate and release forms can be picked up and returned to the CYSS Parent Central Services Office, 9500 Barlow Road, Bldg. 950. For more information, call Julie Libert at 703805-9138 or email julie.k.libert.naf@mail.mil.

By Steven Galvan (Army Medicine) Army News Service

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Srinivas Laxminarayan, a researcher with the Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center, presents a study on heat-related injuries at the 2015 Military Health System Research Symposium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Aug. 17-20. skin temperatures and activity, and the environmental factors (ambient temperature and relative humidity) were measured every hour. The Soldiers’ core temperatures rose above 38.5 degrees Celsius (101.5 degrees Fahrenheit), which is a potential heat-injury causing threshold.” The research team’s modeling framework consists of two components. The first component is a set of mathematical equations that relates the noninvasively measured physiological factors, such as

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A team of research scientists at the Department of Defense Biotechnology High Performance Computing Software Applications Institute, or DoD BHSAI, Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center, U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command on Fort Detrick, Md., is working to eliminate heat-related injuries to Service members. Srinivas Laxminarayan, a research scientist at the DoD BHSAI, said every year, there are more than 2,000 cases of heat injuries in the military. “Surprisingly, 93 percent of those cases are from non-combat operations,” he said. Laxminarayan presented the information of their study during the 2015 Military Health System Research Symposium, or MHSRS, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla, Aug. 17-20. “So, the question that we are trying to answer is ‘can we reduce those numbers?’” Laxminarayan said. “If we can predict the body’s core temperature, which is the leading indicator of an impending heat injury, we can potentially avoid the problem.” In their study, the research team developed estimation and prediction models using data from Soldiers performing field-training exercises, which involved setting up concertina wires, digging ditches, marksmanship drills, running, rolling and jumping as part of the approach to a target, for 12 to 14 hours on Fort Bragg, N.C., in summer 2011. “In that study, the Soldiers’ core temperatures were measured via ingestible temperature pills, Laxminarayan said. “A physiology monitoring system non-invasively recorded their heart rates,

heart rate, skin temperature and activity, and the two environmental factors to the core temperature. The second component is an algorithm that uses the measured heart rate and skin temperature to customize the model parameters to account for factors such as the level of fitness of the person, whether the person is acclimatized to the location or not, and the type of uniform being worn. “So basically, the algorithm adjusts six model parameters to account for these factors,” Laxminarayan said. “Thus, the model provides an individualized core temperature estimate.” Laxminarayan said the team is validating the model on data from other studies collected in different environmental conditions from a heterogeneous set of individuals. The goal is to ultimately develop an application that uses data from commercially available fitness trackers with a smartphone. “If we incorporate our models into a smartphone application that can provide an early warning of an impending rise in the body’s core temperature, using real-time data from a fitness tracker, then we can possibly reduce the incidences of heat injuries,” Laxminarayan said. MHSRS combined three previous conferences, including the former Advanced Technology Applications for Combat Casualty Care Conference; the Air Force Medical Service Medical Research Symposium; and the Navy Medicine Research Conference. By combining these conferences into one event, the meeting serves as a critical strategy session for leaders to set future milestones for the Department of Defense’s deployment-related medical research programs, centered on the needs of the warfighter.

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Steven Herron, Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, competes in the men's division 100-meter individual medley during the 2014 intramural swim championship, Sept. 16, at Benyaurd Indoor Pool.

Commander’s Cup excitement peaking as swim meet approaches By Rick Musselman Sports editor With the “Big Three” units — Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, and the U.S. Army Legal Services Agency — but a handful of points apart heading into the second-tolast event in the 2015 Commander’s Cup title race, excitement and suspense is approaching critical mass as the always dynamic intramural swim meet rapidly approaches. On Sept. 24, Fort Belvoir units will converge on Benyaurd Indoor Pool to grab as many late-season points as possible before competing in the final competition of the season—the cross country race, Oct. 5. If history is any indication of the competitive intensity ahead, DTRA, FBCH and USALSA will take to the water loaded for bear, as the title is still within each unit’s reach. And there’s no doubt that, with the rankings as they are, the swim meet promises to, once again, be a standing-room-only experience that will include the presence of the highest members of senior commissioned and enlisted leadership from the top-ranked units. Last season, nearly 200 athletes and spectators crowded the Benyaurd facility to witness a showdown between DTRA and FBCH, who kicked off the final event of the season with 12 points separating them. True to historic form, DTRA’s male and female swimmers turned in excellent performances across the spectrum of events, including freestyle, breast stroke, back stroke, but-

terfly and relay to best FBCH, the U.S. Army Legal Services Agency, the Defense Logistics Agency and the 249th Engineer Battalion. But Belvoir Hospital’s runner-up finish earned the unit enough points to pass DTRA in the overall total and take home the coveted Cup for the first time in its history. This year, the point situation is even tighter. Going into last week’s golf championship, there were 6 points separating 1st and 2nd, and 2nd and 3rd places. DTRA was still holding a tenuous position at the top of the rankings with a total of 179 points. But defending Commander’s Cup champion, FBCH was closing in with a 173 points after claiming the bowling championship, July 3. And USALSA, which surprised everyone in 2012 when it won the Cup its first year as a mission partner at Fort Belvoir, was in no uncertain terms showing its resolve to take the trophy back to its own HQ after having triumphed in this year’s formation run and securing the runner-up trophies in Combatives, racquetball and tennis to earn a total of 167 points. Determined to keep the steam building in the final stretch of the 2015 race, DTRA dominated the fairways and greens of Fort Belvoir Golf Club’s Woodlawn Course, Aug. 20 to win the golf trophy and firmly cement its lead in the Commander’s Cup rankings, now holding 211 points to FBCH’s 198 (following a 5th place golf finish) and USALSA’s 194 (after bringing down a 3rd place golf result). However, despite DTRA’s newly

Sarah Gross Gowin, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, prepares to begin the women's division 100-meter individual medley during last season's intramural swim championship, Sept. 16, at Benyaurd Indoor Pool. padded advantage, both the swim meet and the season-closing cross country run carry more than sufficient points to propel any of these contenders into the winner’s circle. Once again, the numbers are indicating that conditions are favorable for another dynamic finish that will showcase the installation’s three most successful units battling it out right up to the final whistle. Historically speaking, DTRA will go into the Sept. 24 event the clear favorite after winning the last eight swim meet trophies. But FBCH’s runner-up finishes in 2013 and 2014, combined with the unit’s well known reputation of making up ground and turning in stellar athletic performance when it’s needed most, will make sure that DTRA’s trip to victory lane will be anything but a cakewalk. The narrow point difference between the Big Three has set up a five weeks are promising to provide sports fans across the installation with a singularly thrilling culmina-

tion to a heated and entertaining Cup season. Will DTRA continue to build on its narrow lead and take possession of an unprecedented fourth victory in six years? Will FBCH give its opponents a clear demonstration of its will to keep the trophy and book back-to-back wins? Has USALSA decided that it’s time to take back the Cup with a similar performance to the one that shocked and inspired the whole sports program at Fort Belvoir in 2012? However the culminating events play out, the remainder of the 2015 Commander’s Cup season promises to unfold as a true race to the finish, with the swim meet standing as a critical competition that carries enough reward points to seal the deal for any one of these units. For more information about Fort Belvoir’s intramural sports program, including event schedules, call Geneva Martin, league coordinator, at 703-806-5220.

Fitness instructors needed

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Certified fitness instructors are needed to teach classes at Fort Belvoir. Instructors for Pilates, indoor cycling, and aqua are in particular demand. Call Clare Neal at 703-4036862.

Cosmic Bowling Cosmic Bowling is Friday, 9 p.m.midnight at the Fort Belvoir Bowling Center, 5975 Middleton Road, Bldg. 1199. Cosmic Bowling features music videos and awesome effects lighting in an ultra-lounge atmosphere. The cost is $5 per game or $16 per person, 3 hour unlimited special from 5 p.m.-midnight.

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Golf Club membership sale

Free golf lessons Friday Every Friday our Fort Belvoir Golf Club professionals walk the range tee giving all those hitting range balls golf tips. You don’t even need golf clubs; the Pro Shop is happy to provide them. Patrons will purchase only the Range Balls: • Small (25) balls: $4 • Medium (50 balls): $6 • Large (75 balls): $9 Call 703-806-5878 for more information.

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Post, Bldg. 2430 on Abbott Road and the admission fee is $3 per dog. For more information, call Romel Voellm, Community Center director, at (703) 805-9239, email romel.e.voellm.naf@ mail.mil, or call 806-5013.

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Stroller walking is back. Come out and join other parents in this brisk networking opportunity through the trails of Fort Belvoir. Sessions are Fridays, 9-10 a.m. starting at Pullen Track. For more information, call 703-805-4547.

Come join your favorite Washington Redskins players and cheerleaders at Pullen Field, Sept. 14 at 4 p.m. for the exciting kickoff event that will launch the 2015 Redskins Military Play 60 Challenge. Youth group check-in is at 4 p.m. and the official event begins at 4:30 p.m. and runs to 6:30 p.m. All military youth ages 9-14 with a Child, Youth and School Services pass are eligible to participate. Release forms can be picked up and returned to the CYSS Parent Central Services Office, 9500 Barlow Road, Bldg. 950. For more information, call Julie Libert, CYSS sports and fitness assistant director, at 703805-9138 or email julie.k.libert.naf@ mail.mil.

Rafting, kayak and canoe North Post Pool hosts the annual trips

Pooch Plunge

Pooch Plunge dog swim Sept. 12, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The event is open to all members of the Fort Belvoir community and will include contests and prizes. The pool is located on North

Outdoor Recreation is offering white water rafting, kayak and canoe guided trips. Prices vary according to the activity and request for rentals. Please call 703-805-3081 to

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Water aerobics Benyaurd Indoor Pool has added afternoon water aerobics classes — Mondays, 5:30-6:25 p.m. and Thursdays, 5-5:55 p.m. Low impact, high cardio workouts take place every Tuesday and Thursday (except holidays). The Shallow Water Class is 9-9:55 a.m. and the Deep Water Class is 10-10:55 a.m. at the Benyaurd Indoor Pool. Cost is $5 per class. For more information, call at 703-805-2620.

BodySpirit trainers BodySpirit, LLC, is seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, nationally certified, personal trainers to join the personal training staff at Fort Belvoir. Call Jennifer Beattie, 504256-0896.

Adult recreational volleyball Eligible individuals ages 18 and older are welcome to play adult recreational volleyball Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and Sundays, 2-5 p.m., at Wells Field House. For more information, visit http:// belvoir.armymwr.com/us/belvoir/ programs/wells-field-house or contact Ron Valentine at Ron.Valen tine@dau.mil, or 703-805-2912; T.J. Dierks at Timothy.Dierks@DTRA. mil; or Cliff Fouts at CrFouts26k@ aol.com.

Outdoor Recreation operating hours Outdoor Recreation is open Monday through Sunday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. For more information call 703-8053081.

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Sept. 12, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Kawamura Human Performance Center on Gunston Rd., Bldg. 1481. Have you’ve got what it takes to be the Fittest on Fort Belvoir? The competition includes dead lift, wall ball, partner 1000-meter row, partner Prowler pull, trap bar carry, pull ups and battle-ropes. Registration is open to all active duty, family members and DoD affiliated ID card holders ages 18 and older. Register in-person at Kawamura Human Performance Center or at Active.com. For more information call 703-806-4655.

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The Fort Belvoir Golf Club has begun a membership sale for all military personnel, Department of Defense affiliated employees, government employees, and the general public, including family and guests. Join now and get up to 25 percent off. New Green Fee Rates • E1-E5: $ 450 • E6-E9: $ 750 • O1-O3: $ 900 • W1-W3: $ 900 • W4-W5: $1,005 • O4-O10: $1,005 • DoD Gov/Civilian: $1,005 • General Public/Guest: $1,245 • Juniors (18 and younger): $ 300 For more information call the Golf Club at 703-806-5878.

Several new personal training and fitness packages for customers have been added to the Kawamura Human Performance Center’s schedule. The packages range from $70 to $600. Individual training packages: • 1 Hour Session with trainer, program with instruction: $70 • Micro-fit assessment (included but not required), health screening (PAR-Q), measurements, exercise prescription, 6 one-on-one training sessions: $320 • Micro-fit assessment (included but not required), health screening (PAR-Q), measurements, exercise prescription, 8 one-on-one training sessions: $400 • Micro-fit assessment (included but not required), health screening (PAR-Q), measurements, exercise prescription, 12 one-on-one training sessions plus 2 complimentary sessions: $600 Buddy/couples training packages: • 1 Hour Session for 2 people with trainer, program with instruction: $100 • Micro-fit assessment (included but not required), health screening (PAR-Q), measurements, exercise prescription, 6 1-hour sessions with a trainer for 2 people: $580 Sign up for a personal trainer at Graves Fitness Center or the Body Shop. If interested in becoming a personal trainer, call 703-806-4430. For program information call 703806-4647.

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