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ArCyber HHC passes leadership torch to new commander, first sergeant By Mike Milord Army Cyber Command Public Affairs Army Cyber Command wrote another chapter in its history Sept. 21 at the U.S. Army Reserve Center on Fort Belvoir, when Headquarters and Headquarters Company underwent a change of command and a change of responsibility. Maj. Barrie J. Ciotti assumed command from Maj. Jim A. Brockington; 1st Sgt. Derrick O. Wilson assumed responsibility from 1st Sgt. Miquel A Quiles Jr. During a ceremony hosted by Col. John P. Delaney, Army Cyber chief of staff; senior command leaders attending were Lt. Gen. Paul M. Nakasone, ArCyber commanding general; Ronald W. Pontius, deputy to the commanding general and Command Sgt. Maj. William Bruns. During the ceremony, Quiles presented the company guidon to Brockington, relinquishing responsibility for the company and the welfare of the Soldiers and families. From there, Brockington, the outgoing commander, passed the guidon to the chief of staff, signifying the return of responsibility and command authority. Then, Delaney passed the guidon to Ciotti, incoming commander, demonstrating his confidence in the commander’s ability to handle the responsibility of command and maintain the unit. Ciotti, in turn, handed the guidon to Wilson, incoming first sergeant, signifying his assumption of responsibility for the welfare of the company and it Soldiers and families. “Today, we bid farewell and acknowledge the significant contributions of Maj. Jim Brockington and his wife, Brenda, as they relinquish command,” Delaney said. “We welcome Maj. Barrie Ciotti and his wife, Melodee, to the Army Cyber Command team and, most importantly,

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Maj. Jim Brockington, right, outgoing Headquarters and Headquarters Company commander receives the Meritorious Service Medal from Col. John P. Delaney, chief of staff, Army Cyber Command, before a Sept. 21 change of command ceremony on Fort Belvoir. cordially welcome them to their sec- (Army Cyber) is especially imporond command.” tant, over the past 16 months, we Also joining Ciotti was his father, have made great strides in closGiovanni. ing the gap between training and “Today, we also bid farewell to readiness, property accountability 1st Sgt. Quiles and his wife, Amber, and understanding the importance as they change responsibility with of establishing relationships,” said 1st Sgt. Wilson, as was conducted Brockington. “What a challenge this as part of today’s ceremony,” said assignment has been.” Delaney. Taking his position at the lecDelaney also recognized the HHC tern, Ciotti, incoming commander, as “quiet professionals, an integral thanked people for attending and part that allows us mission success.” for their support. He also thanked He described the headquarters com- command senior leaders for their pany as one of the Army’s most chal- confidence in his selection as comlenging commands, consisting of the mander; and his former leaders and command group, the Army Cyber mentors for their guidance and distaff and several operational head- rection. “I would like to thank my family, quarters. “Every day, these Soldiers and and for their continued support and civilians go in a hundred different unwavering devotion, which has aldirections, but the company com- ways allowed me to pursue great opmander remains responsible for portunities such as this (assumption every member of the command’s of command.) Ciotti enlisted in the Army in training, administration, welfare 1996, serving four years and then and well-being,” Delaney said. “The work done by this command joined the Pennsylvania National

Maj. Barrie Ciotti, right, incoming Headquarters and Headquarters Company commander, accepts the command guidon from Col. John P. Delaney, chief of staff, Army Cyber Command, during a Sept. 21 change of command ceremony held at Fort Belvoir. Guard in 2000. He entered the Army ROTC in 2002 at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. He graduated in 2005, was commissioned a second lieutenant and returned to active duty. He’s served as platoon leader, executive officer, observer controller trainer and brigade and battalion S-6. His most recent assignment was troop commander and squadron operations officer, 2nd Joint Communications Squadron, Joint Communications Support Element, MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. His professional military education includes the U.S. Command and General Staff College and Signal Captains Career Course.

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“Two fingers” could prevent suicide By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Andrew O’Brien, a military veteran, spoke about his experience with suicide, to share his story and prevent others from going down the same path. O’Brien described his childhood as being deprived. His mother was a stripper and prostitute, and he and his siblings often encountered situations that weren’t suitable for children. “I was raised in motel rooms; trailer parks; cars; houses; apartments. I moved every 3 to 6 months,” he said. “I never had stability and never knew where clothes were coming from or where my food was coming from. We had to go to food banks for food that churches gave us … we never had a good life growing up. It was more than just being poor. It was the lifestyle I was surrounded by.” He watched men come in to pay his mother for sex and was even in the same room, at times. “It was a traumatic experience,” he said, adding that although post-traumatic stress is often associated with combat, it’s also caused by any traumatic situations, like his childhood experiences. “I believe I had PTSD before I joined the Army; I just didn’t know it,” he said. “It wasn’t something you’re educated on in high school. It’s not something you know about unless you’ve seen a counselor, and we didn’t have money to see a counselor. So, I didn’t know that I had suffered from post-traumatic stress.” To escape the reality of his life, O’Brien said he turned to self-medication with drugs and alcohol. He began hanging out with the wrong crowd. O’Brien sold drugs and was even stabbed. In comparison, he said the time he spent deployed to Iraq was the safest he’d ever been. Eventually, his brother joined the Army and O’Brien stayed with his mother and her emotionally abusive husband. O’Brien said his stepfather would berate and chastise him daily, constantly beating down his self-esteem. O’Brien tried escaping from the situation and dropped out of high school to begin working. However, because he had no idea how to pay bills and take on adult responsibilities, he almost turned back to his old lifestyle of drugs and alcohol to get away from the stress and responsibilities. Instead, O’Brien entered the military and was quickly deployed. He admitted he didn’t join the military for selfless reasons or to go to college. O’Brien’s reason was even more personal. After watching his brother and his military

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Andrew O’Brien, who attempted suicide after a successful tour in Iraq, tells the audience at Wood Theater Sept. 28 what caused the episode and why he is now touring to speak to Soldiers and veterans about suicide prevention and intervention. friends’ interactions and how they took care of each other, O’Brien said he knew he wanted to be part of it. “I joined because I wanted a family,” he said. “That’s all I craved my entire childhood and all I craved my entire life was to be part of a family.” While deployed to Iraq, he described feeling as if he had a purpose. After being made lead gunner, he took his job more seriously because it gave him purpose. He was responsible for protecting the lives of those around him, he said. It gave him the meaning he’d lacked throughout his life. However, upon returning from Iraq, he was left without serious work and the return back to a normal life was hard for him. O’Brien said he had nothing to do and he plunged back into those same feelings he’d had long before joining the Army. He ended up turning to abusing alcohol and ended up with a temporary profile, which forbade him from carrying a weapon. He was also humiliated by a first sergeant who made him feel worthless because of his problem. O’Brien blamed his counselor and stopped seeing her. He tried to take care of his own problems with more alcohol and street racing. On Nov. 22, 2010, after his life continued to spiral downward, he attempted suicide. It wasn’t planned, and O’Brien said if he’d had access to a gun, he wouldn’t be alive today. He attempted suicide by overdosing on medication.

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Another way to think about it, O’Brien said, was to think about what happens when you are bench pressing and hit muscle failure. To get the bar back up and on the rack that one, final time, you need a spotter. “When you’re at that max bench press and your shaking and you’re worried, because this weight can fall on you and crush you, but then that spotter comes up and puts two fingers on both sides of that bar and barely touches it and, all of a sudden, you’re able to lift that right up and put it back.” It’s mental, he said. “Seeing those two fingers there allows you to get that last push up, and I think that’s what everyone needs when it comes to mental health,” O’Brien said. “Suicide is like, instead of muscle failure, it’s mental failure. You try so hard to push all that weight by yourself that your body is done and that your mind is so physically exhausted you can’t do it anymore.” That’s why spotters, even outside the gym, are important, he said. “If I would have allowed someone to be my spotter, I wouldn’t have gotten to this point. But I thought I needed to do it by myself,” he said. O’Brien said to reach out to those who are going through trouble and need help. “Be that spotter for someone going through a rough time,” he said.

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Garrison CSM reflects on 25 year career By Margaret Steele Editor Outstanding leader. Consummate professional. Transparent. Genuine. When a handful of Belvoir Garrison civilians were asked about Command Sgt. Maj. Billie Jo Boersma, that’s how they described her. Boersma reflected on her more than 25 years in the Army, 14 months of those as garrison command sergeant major, ahead of her recent retirement and change of responsibility. “I’d like people to know that I cared every day and I came to work to serve,” Boersma said. “My time here has been about family-building,” she said. “Instead of individual accomplishments, I have always believed in team effort. Everybody is as important as everybody else, to me.” Spc. Nakia Ewing has worked for Boersma for the last few months. “She’s all about the Soldiers and takes the time to stop and listen, any time you have a question,” Ewing said. “Command Sgt. Maj. Boersma has been awesome and very honest.” If she’d had more time at Fort Belvoir, Boersma said she’d like to further improve the BOSS program; single-Soldier living conditions and relationships with mission partners and organizations. “I’m very proud to have served our nation,” she said, adding she chose to retire. “We made a choice based on the assignment the Army

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The Snedden family, from left, Stephen, Andrea and Daphne, take a spin on Scrambler Sunday during Belvoir MWR’s 21st annual Oktoberfest.

"Prost!" The Polka band Low N Brows raise a toast to Oktoberfest during Sunday's activities in the main tent.

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Riders on Street Fighter are flung high in the sky Sunday at Oktoberfest 2017.

Visitors enter the Oktoberfest Autumn Bazaar Sunday, which was sponsored by the Fort Belvoir Enlisted Spouses’ Club.

Left: Maggie Mayo tastes her chili just before judging at the Autumn Bazaar during Oktoberfest. The judges’ choice for best chili went to Fire and Emergency Services. Above: Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Billie Jo Boersma, left, and Lt. Col. Chris Tomlinson, garrison commander, tap the ceremonial keg to begin Oktoberfest activities Sept. 28.

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FBCH claims FY17 cross country title

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By Rick Musselman Sports Editor Fort Belvoir Community Hospital once again demonstrated its legendary unit cohesion and determination, to ultimately claim its third consecutive Commander’s Cup title when it defeated DLA for the FY17 intramural cross country trophy, Sept. 26 at the Fort Belvoir Golf Club. The victory earned the unit enough points to stay 9 ahead of DLA in the overall race—a battle that has been unfolding throughout the season that will ultimately be decided at the intramural swim meet, today at Benyaurd Pool. Caroline Karunde led FBCH’s drive to the winner’s circle by turning in the first-place finish in the women’s overall division, with a time of 19:32. The 249th Engineer Battalion’s Anna Glaser claimed the runner-up title with a time of 25:44. In the men’s overall division, Alexandro Cano kept DLA moving forward by earning the first-place distinction with a time of 19:01, and the Office of the Chief Army Reserve’s

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Belvoir community members leave the starting line of the intramural cross country run, Sept. 26 at the Golf Club. John Douglass took the runner-up prize with a time of 20:48. FBCH remains in the lead in FY Commander’s Cup title run with 213 points, but DLA continues to nip at the unit’s heels with 204 points heading into the final deciding event at Benyaurd Pool. For more information about Bel-

voir’s intramural sports program and the annual Commander’s Cup title race, call Justin Fitzgerald, 703-806-5093. Athletes can also contact their unit representative to sign up and get schedules.

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911th Engineers down TISCOM in flag Football By Rick Musselman Sports Editor The 911th Engineer Company and U.S. Coast Guard Telecommunications Information Systems Command treated spectators to an intramural flag football showdown that redefined intensity, Sept. 28 at Graves Field. The Engineers managed to hold off TISCOM’s late-game offensive drive to claim a 19-12, week-3 victory. TISCOM drew first blood early in the first half when quarterback, Jagger Kaber, took advantage of some well-placed blocks from his front line to sneak into the end zone for 6. But, the Engineers came roaring back when quarterback, Darrian Jackson, swept around the end and across the goal line from TISCOM’s 20 to balance the scales. A 1-point conversion run took the Engineers into the lead, 7-6. The Engineers’ defense, spearheaded by linebackers, Michael Belcher and Mike Christiansen; and defensive end, Kevin Dietz, shifted into high gear on TISCOM’s next possession, setting the pattern for

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the remainder of the contest. Christiansen brought down two interceptions that granted his team a pair of opportunities that Jackson took full advantage of. Connecting with wide receivers, Matt Hill and Chris Shepard, in the air, and building momentum on the ground with short screens to running backs, Andrew Johnson and David Phillips, for steady gains up the middle, Jackson kept his squad in the red zone for most of the first half. A toss across the middle to Dietz playing the tight end position resulted in another 6, granting the Engineers a 13-6 advantage heading into the midgame break. TISCOM kicked off the second half focusing on the passing game. Quarterback, David Acuna, connected with tight ends, Matt Koll and Bryce Lenzel; and wide receiver, David Wonder, to penetrate deep into Engineer territory. Under heavy pressure in the secondary, Lenzel made a stellar reception at the Engineer 35 and sprinted in for the score.

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TISCOM tight end, Bryce Lenzel, goes up for the reception during his team’s flag football matchup against the 911th Engineers.

Somebody recently asked me what I thought about the controversy surrounding the NFL and the National Anthem. I replied simply that I used to think, but it started giving me anxiety attacks so I gave it up. Ever since I became the sports editor, I’ve made an effort to stay away from certain topics in the “Timeout” column, either because I have absolutely no interest in them (and likewise doubt readers would) or because they have too much potential to offend. Topping this last list (and, in many ways, occupying a high slot on the first) is politics, and these divisive times make the subject even less appealing than ever before. I’ll start out by saying I’ve never been a terribly political person in that I tend to admire quality individuals and ideas, regardless of their party affiliation. I’m also an obliging, peaceful guy and, no matter who’s in office, I ride along with the program, rooting for the general welfare and growth of the country as a whole. But, I’m also a sports guy, and since politics have appeared on the docket today, I feel I should at least mention the NFL – National Anthem thing. Once again, I try to give such topics a wide berth, but I can say that seeing all those players across the league standing along the sidelines with arms linked with coaches and owners during the anthem was noteworthy, if only because it reflected a solidarity we don’t always witness in stadiums where winning is the only thing that matters, owners bicker with coaches, and prima donna athletes are at odds with their own teammates. In essence, I see this whole “athletes-anthem” issue the same way I see the indecipherable paradox as the old philosophical riddle that reads: “the next thing I say to you will be true; the last thing I said was false.” We’re hung up on how best to express our opinions—positive or negative—in the presence of an anthem and flag that gave us the very right to express ourselves. I guess, for me, the fact that we still have hunger, poverty, child abuse, cancer and AIDS makes this particular topic pretty minor in comparison, and that’s where I stand on it.

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49ers take on Raiders in youth flag football season opener By Rick Musselman Sports Editor Fort Belvoir’s up and coming youth athletes treated spectators to yet another impressive demonstration of emerging ability and determination when the 49ers and Raiders squared off in a CYS flag football season opener, Saturday at South Post Field. The flag football program provides the installation’s youngest athletes a safe, no-contact opportunity to learn the game’s basics and develop the skills and fitness levels they’ll need to compete effectively in the Fairfax County Youth Football League once they’re old enough. Youth flag football games are Saturdays at the South Post softball field next to Pullen Track and the season runs to mid-November. For information about the league and game schedules, contact Jerry Arrington, 703-805-9139.

Under heavy 49ers pressure, Belvoir Raiders quarterback, Mason Miller, 5, delivers a pass over the middle during a CYS flag football season opener.

Belvoir Raiders quarterback, John Mark, 6, executes a keeper up the middle during his team’s CYS flag football season opener against the 49ers.

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Belvoir 49ers running back, Jeremiah Haynes, 5, breaks outside as Raiders defender, Eamon Donaldson, 5, moves in for the flag grab during a CYS flag football season opener.

Belvoir 49ers wide receiver, Bryce Owens, 6, charges down the sideline on his way to the end zone during his team’s CYS flag football season opener against the Raiders, Saturday at Pullen Field.

Belvoir Raiders running back, Caleb Robin, 6, dodges a flag-grab attempt from 49ers defender, Ethan McGowan, 5, during a CYS flag football season opener.

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Cross country, continued from page B1

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FBCH runners pose with the championship trophy after defeating DLA in Belvoir’s FY17 intramural cross country run, Sept. 26 at the Golf Club.

DLA’s Alexandro Cano nears the finish line of Fort Belvoir’s FY17 intramural cross country run, Sept. 26 at the Golf Club, earning first place in the men’s overall division with a time of 19:01.

Community members move into the first stretch of the intramural cross country run, Sept. 26.

FBCH’s Caroline Karunde approaches the finish line of Fort Belvoir’s intramural cross country run, Sept. 26 at the Golf Club. Karunde claimed the 1st place title in the women’s open division, with a time of 19:23.

FBCH’s Desiree Medrano and daughter, Amaiyah, 13 mos., enter the final stretch of Belvoir’s intramural cross country run, Sept. 26 at the Golf Club.

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911th Engineers wide receiver, Chris Shepard, left, pulls down a reception for a score under heavy pressure from TISCOM cornerback, Jagger Kaber, during intramural flag football.

911th Engineers running back, David Phillips, weaves his way through a swarm of TISCOM defenders during an IM flag football matchup against TISCOM.

Flag Football, continued from page B1 Holding a scant 13-12 lead, Jackson and company focused on patiently moving the ball back down the field with short passes to Hill, Phillips and Shepard. With scarcely three minutes remaining in the back half of the contest, Jackson dropped back and hit Johnson with a screen. Exploiting the open real estate along the sideline, Johnson poured on the afterburners and raced into the end zone for another 6. A unsuccessful 1-point conversion kept the game tight with the 911th leading 19-12. TISCOM used every asset in its arsenal to narrow the gap, but the two-possession situation conspired with the dwindling game clock to draw the curtains on the squad’s effort. Final score: 911th Engineer Company 21, TISCOM 12. For weekly schedules, scores and standings visit http://www. quickscores.com/Orgs/index. php?OrgDir=belvoirmwr. For information about Belvoir’s intramural sports program and the annual Commander’s Cup title race, call Justin Fitzgerald, 703-806-5093. Athletes can also contact their unit representative to sign up and get schedules.

911th Engineers running back, Andrew Johnson, barrels down the sidelines for massive gains during his team’s intramural flag football matchup against TISCOM.

911th Engineers wide receiver, Matt Hill, right, goes up for the reception as TISCOM linebacker, David Wonder, attempts a pick during an intense intramural flag football matchup, Sept. 28 at Graves Field.

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MWR hosts Oktoberfest Volksmarch event By Rick Musselman Sports Editor Amid ideal weather conditions, scores of Belvoir community members participated in the 2017 Volksmarch 5K and 10K events during the installation’s annual Oktoberfest celebration, near Fremont Field. The Volksmarch, or “People’s Walk,” from the German translation, is a yearly chance for Service members, military families and civilians to participate in a non-competitive trek along a scenic route on Belvoir’s North Post during the installation’s four-day festivities dedicated to showcasing German heritage, culture and cuisine. For information about Volksmarch events in the DMV visit http://northernvirginiavolksmarchers.club. To learn about other walking and hiking activities and programs available at Fort Belvoir, visit https://belvoir. armymwr.com/categories/ sports-and-fitness.

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Sports and Recreation Briefs This week Barracudas youth basketball tryouts

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Coaches will conduct tryouts for the Barracudas youth basketball teams today and Friday, and again Oct. 10 – 13, 6 – 7:30 p.m. at Specker Field House. The program is open to all military and DoD civilian dependents in 5th through 8th grades. For information call Jerry Arrington, 703-806-9139; or Herb Marshall, 703-798-0842.

Swim Lessons Benyaurd Indoor Pool offers fall and winter swimming classes. Morning classes will be Mondays and Wednesdays, through Oct. 23; and evening classes will be Tuesdays and Thursdays, through Oct. 24. In November, morning classes are Mondays and Wednesdays, Nov. 1 – 20; and evening classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, Nov. 2 – 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. 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, first-served basis. For more info, call Benyaurd Indoor Pool, 703-805-2620; or visit the aquatics page on Belvoir.armymwr. com.

Intramural Swimming Championship Benyaurd Indoor Swimming Pool will host the 2017 Intramural Swimming Championship, today at 5 p.m. at Benyaurd Pool. Eligible patrons include active duty and DoD civilians assigned to Fort Belvoir. Call 703-805-2620 for more information.

Upcoming Breast Cancer Awareness 5K October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. MWR and the Fort Belvoir Community Hospital invite everyone to a 5K Run/Walk, Oct. 21 to raise awareness for breast cancer and show support for those affected. Breast cancer affects more than 200,000 patients annually, and early detection is an important element of improving survival. The race starts at 8 a.m. and ends with a presentation at the hospital. Eligible participants include military, DoD civilians, retirees, and family members. This is a free event and participants can register online at https:// www.raceentry.com/races/mwr-fbchbreast-cancer-awareness-5k/2017/ register or in person at Graves Fitness Center, the Body Shop or Kawamura Human Performance Center. Call 703-806-4430 for more information.

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Belvoir youth athletes square off in a two-on-two scrimmage during tryouts for the Belvoir Barracudas travel basketball team, Tuesday at Specker Field House. Tryouts continue Tuesday through Oct. 13 at Specker and coaches are still looking for players to fill the 5th-grade division teams. For more information, email Jerry Arrington, jerry.r.arrington@us.army.mil; Coach Alton Greene, alton.greene@ yahoo.com, or Coach Herb Marshall, herbmarshall@msn.com.

American Red Cross Lifeguard Class Benyaurd Indoor Pool offers American Red Cross Lifeguard Classes. Three-day classes’ start dates are Nov. 3 and 10; Jan. 19 and 26; Feb. 9 and 16; March 9 and 16; and April 13 and 20. Registration opens Sept. 25 and closes when spaces are full. The cost is $275 for the class and includes ARC Certification and all materials. Visit www.Belvoir.armymwr.com or call Benyaurd Pool, 703-805-2620, for class pre-requisites or more information.

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/fit ness-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 703-8065368 for more information.

In progress Associate golf passes available Fort Belvoir Golf Club offers the chance to become affiliated with the

“Flagship Golf Facility” of the U.S. Army through the Associate Pass Holder program. It is a great way to get many of the benefits of being a member of a golf club, without the upfront costs involved. The annual fee of $120 includes no initiation fees; no food and beverage minimums; annual gate pass; priority tee times and participation in member events. For information, call the Golf Club at 703-806-5878.

FIT Team Sports and Fitness is offering a fun, energetic and motivational free workout every Saturday from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. at Wells Field House, 1810 Goethals Road. Fit Team work outs are tailored to all fitness levels and focused on burning fat and building lean muscle. Class is open to all Service members and their families (ages 16 and older), DoD civilian employees and contractors. Classes provided by Global Expansion Team International Health Coach Damon Stewart. For more information call 210-776-4045.

Personal Training Sports and Fitness offers weight management, high-intensity strength conditioning, and functional training programs at the Kawamura Human Performance Center. Their staff is certified to assist and educate patrons on reaching their fitness goals. They offer exercise prescriptions, body-composition assessments, micro-fit assessments, functional movement system screens, and muscular endurance tests. They also offer competitive rates for solo or group sessions. Prices are available online at Belvoir.armymwr.com or call Kawamura Human Performance

Center at 703-806-4430.

Registration open for 24/7 Graves Fitness Center access Graves Fitness Center is accessible to registered Fort Belvoir community members, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Sign up for allaccess passes is now underway and gym patrons wishing to utilize the facility after normal operating hours need to register their Common Access Cards to allow entry. Registration is not necessary if accessing during normal operating hours. For more information call Graves Fitness Center at 703-806-5368.

Monthly and weekly aerobics class passes Sports and Fitness offers aerobics classes Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at Wells Field House, 1810 Goethals Road, except Spin classes at Graves Fitness Center, 2116 Abbott Road. Monday schedule: Pilates at 10:30 a.m. and Indoor Cycling at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday schedule: HITT at 10:30 a.m., Extreme Core at 11:30 a.m., and Yoga at noon. Wednesday schedule: Body Pump at 10:30 a.m. and Indoor Cycling at 11:45 a.m. Thursday schedule: Zumba at 10:30 a.m. Extreme Core at 11:30 a.m., and Yoga at noon. Unlimited monthly passes are $20 and an unlimited weekly passes are $7 and are available at Graves Fitness Center or at the Body Shop, 1023 12th Street. For more information, call 703806-4430. Visit the Sports and Fitness page at belvoir.armymwr.com for detailed class descriptions.

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Team Rose, comprised of cancer survivor, Rose Picard, front, far left, and fellow members of the U.S. Army Executive Dining Facility at the Pentagon, near the finish line of FBCH annual Breast Cancer Awareness 5K. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event is Oct. 21 starting at 8 a.m.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. MWR and the Fort Belvoir Community Hospital invite everyone to a 5K Run/Walk, Oct. 21 to raise awareness for breast cancer and show support for those affected. Breast cancer affects more than 200,000 patients annually, and early detection is an important element of improving survival. The race starts at 8 a.m. and ends with a presentation at the hospital. Eligible participants include military, DoD civilians, retirees, and family members. This is a free event. Participants can register online at https://www.raceentry. com/races/mwr-fbch-breastcancer-awareness-5k/2017/ register or in person at Graves Fitness Center, the Body Shop or Kawamura Human Performance Center. Call 703-806-4430 for more information.

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Garrison observes Hispanic Heritage Month By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Fort Belvoir observed Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 28, at the Belvoir Community Center. The month, observed from Sept. 15-Oct. 15, runs between two months to encompass the anniversary of independence for several countries, including Costa Rica; El Salvador; Mexico; Chile and Guatemala. Belvoir’s observance featured several Hispanic dance demonstrations, including the Flamenco and Tango, by the Latin Dance Studio. Col. Eduardo Santiago, Army Material Command’s Army Petroleum Center commander, was guest speaker. “I knew I wanted to serve in the military because I grew up watching my dad,” Santiago said. “He would always tell me stories about his job. He served over 25 years on active duty and served another 20 years in the National Guard.” His father played a huge influence in his life, he said. And, Santiago’s father was thrilled about his decision to join the military. Originally, Santiago didn’t plan to stay in the Army for more than three years. However, over time, his goal changed. “I saw the Army and its way of life, and it was exciting, so here I am 24 years later,” he said. Santiago spoke about those who came before him and who made valuable contributions to the military. Like many others, Hispanic-Americans have served in the U.S. military throughout American history. During the Civil War, for example, a woman named Loreta Janeta Velazquez posed as a Confederate Soldier and fought in the war, without the knowledge of her husband, who was also a Soldier. World War II saw 400,000 to 500,000 Hispanic-American Soldiers, and more than 80,000 HispanicAmericans served in the Vietnam War. The first Hispanic-American to receive the Medal of Honor was Cpl. Joseph DeCastro. He volunteered with the 19th Massachusetts Infantry and received the medal for his efforts

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