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I3MP hosts Change of Charter By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer The Installation Information Infrastructure Modernization Program held a Change of Charter Ceremony Friday in Belvoir’s Heroes Auditorium. Outgoing product director, Lt. Col. August “Gus” Muller IV, was succeeded by incoming product manager, Brendan Burke. Muller received the Bronze Order of Mercury and the Meritorious Service Medal during the ceremony. I3MP is part of the Installation Information Infrastructure Communications and Capabilities, which falls under the Program Executive Office, Enterprise Information Systems. Michael C. Padden, project manager for I3C2, said I3MP had several accomplishments while Muller led the team. “Muller has clearly taken the team to the next level, as a leader should,” he said, adding that Muller is a “trusted agent of senior leadership and I thank him for what he has achieved.” Muller thanked the staff of several organizations for helping I3MP and supporting its mission. “Seeing how the I3MP team has grown and matured into a cohesive and effective (team) … I’m so proud of what you have accomplished over
Up Front Hispanic Heritage observance today
Belvoir celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month today at 11:30 a.m., in the Community Center. Susana Castillo, deputy press secretary for the D.C. Mayor’s Office of Communication, is guest speaker.
Dogue, GW fire inspections
Belvoir Fire Department personnel visit throughout the Villages at Belvoir to discuss exit drills in the home, kitchen fire safety and check alarms, extinguishers and dryer vents. Upcoming villages’ visits are Saturday, Dogue Creek, 10 a.m. to noon; and GW Village, 1-3 p.m.
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Brendan Burke, right, accepts the charter as Product Manager of Installation Information Infrastructure Communications & Capabilities, I3C2, from Project Manager Mike Padden during ceremonies Friday in Fort Belvoir’s Heroes Auditorium. With Burke as the new product the past two years,” Muller said. Muller couldn’t think of anyone manager, he will bring enthusiasm, greater to take over as leader, he Padden said. “He has shown he has what it said. takes … will hit the ground run“He respects and values his team ning to achieve great things with … (you) are gaining an outstanding leader in Brendan,” Muller said. See I3MP, Page A9
Road closures set for new access control point construction Construction starts Oct. 24 for a new, North Post access control point on Fort Belvoir. Access along Meade Road, Constitution Road, and Black Road on North Post will be closed to through traffic and the construction is expected to last about 16 months. When the project is complete, Fort Belvoir will have a new access control point that connects Route 1 directly with North Post. Employees who work at Office of the Chief of Army Reserve; Center for Army Analysis; Fort Belvoir Elementary School Campus; the Exchange and Commissary will have a shorter, more direct route to work and will not have to enter South Post before heading north. Shoppers going to the Exchange or Commissary will have a shorter commute off of Route 1. Residents who live in Lewis Village will be able to get to Route 1 and areas north of the installation faster when the new access control point opens, expected in 2018
The USO Warrior and Family Center on Belvoir has its annual Fall Fest, for all the area’s military families, Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. The event includes games, activities and entertainment and information about the surrounding community. The USO Warrior and Family Center on Belvoir is at 5940 9th St. FMI, www.usometro.org, or Casey Oelrich, Casey@usometro. org, 703-744-0848.
Domestic abuse speaker
ACS hosts Chat and Chew, Monday, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., to raise awareness of various forms of domestic abuse beyond physical abuse and help empower at-risk families to examine the health of their relationships. Ann Podara, a domestic abuse survivor and former military spouse, is the event’s key speaker. Army Community Service is Bldg. 200, 9800 Belvoir Road. Info is available by calling 703805-2693 or 2967.
Save the date
National Prescription Take Back Day, Oct. 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., near Exchange main entrance. FMI, James A. Peters, 703-805-1010. Trick or treat, throughout the Villages at Belvoir, 6-8 p.m., Oct. 31.
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During Pence Gate’s closure, expected to last through midNovember, Tulley Gate is Belvoir’s 24-hour gate.
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Army Reserve leads the charge toward energy security From Army Reserve Sustainability Programs According to the Global Energy Statistical Yearbook 2016, the U.S. is one of the leading energy consumers in the world, with the government as the leading consumer of energy in the U.S. Furthermore, the Defense Department is the leading energy consumer in the government, and the Army is the leading consumer of installation energy in the Department of Defense. In fact, the Army consumes 34 percent of the Defense Department’s installation energy, at an annual cost of more than $1.2 billion. For the U.S. Army Reserve, energy touches almost every aspect of the mission. From the power required to operate its facilities to the fuel required to operate its vehicles, the Army Reserve’s battle rhythm – at home and down range – depends on this crucial asset. Without energy, life would come to a halt. However, threats to energy are constantly on the rise. The increasing worldwide demands for energy; the political and economic instabilities in oil-producing regions; the impacts of attacks against oil infrastructure and the effects of natural disasters all endanger invaluable resources. Since the Army Reserve has a global “bootprint,” energy crises across the world could create conflicts that have the potential to influence military objectives. Energy affects the welfare of our Soldiers, too. Fuel convoys are among the most dangerous duties for warfighters. The Center for Army Lessons Learned, CALL, estimates that, historically, fuel and water transport missions are responsible for nearly a tenth of Army casualties in theater. If a disruption of our vital energy supplies did occur, what would happen to the military, its infrastructure and its mission? Could the enterprise survive “off the grid?” The Army Reserve hopes that those questions will never need an answer. Nevertheless, the Army Reserve Energy Program is striving to ensure its energy security. The International Energy Agency defines energy security as the “uninterrupted availability of energy at an affordable price.” For the Army Reserve, energy security also means that its installations, regional support commands and mission support command are ready to answer the nation’s call – even in the face of a local, national or global energy emergency. To that end, the Army Reserve Installation Management Directorate developed the Army Reserve Energy Security Implementation Strategy, ARESIS. The strategy creates a vision, mission and goals that, when accomplished, will ultimately achieve energy security for the enterprise. The first ARESIS goal is to promote energy conservation, or the reduction of the Army Reserve’s energy use, to ensure resources are resilient and
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that the enterprise directs supplies to missions’ most critical aspects. Education and awareness initiatives create an informed, conservation-minded culture of Soldiers, civilians and families. The second ARESIS goal is to increase energy efficiency through diverse projects. For instance, several sites throughout the Army Reserve have significantly reduced their energy consumption – by as much as 85 percent – by replacing fluorescent lights with light emitting diodes. More than 780 meters monitor energy consumption at 410 Army Reserve facilities, allowing energy managers and project coordinators to identify trends in energy use and areas where energy efficiency can be improved. With automated controls for applications, like thermostats and lights, buildings are operating at their peak efficiencies. The third ARESIS goal is to leverage alternative and renewable energy through solar, wind and other sources of clean power. As of the third quarter of fiscal year 2016, 62 Army Reserve renewable energy projects were reporting in the Army Energy and Water Reporting System. Two Reserve-funded installations – Fort Buchanan (Puerto Rico) and Fort Hunter Liggett (California) – are top performers in this area, generating 45.3 percent and 43.4 percent of their energy from renewable technologies, respectively. The fourth ARESIS goal is to build a sustainable energy program foundation. The Army Reserve is engaging senior leaders in developing and deploying energy policies, and it is building valuable partnerships with agencies that support sustainability within and beyond the fence lines. The Army Reserve is also securing human and financial capital. Energy managers, resource efficiency managers and building energy monitors act as the “eyes” and “ears” of the Army Reserve Energy Program in the field. Energy professionals across the enterprise implement energy projects with appropriated funds from the government and funds from third-party programs, like Energy Savings Performance Contracts, which pairs federal agencies with energy-service companies. Agencies have used the ESPC contracting vehicle since 1998, to reduce energy costs and meet executive orders toward sustainability with no initial capital costs.
Moreover, the Army Reserve is pursuing Net Zero, or working to produce as much energy as it consumes over a year, at as many of its sites as economically feasible. Ten Army Reserve centers and three Army Reserve-funded installations (Fort Hunter Liggett, Fort Buchanan and Parks Reserve Forces Training Area in California) are actively pursuing this ambitious target. Because of these initiatives, the Army Reserve, as a whole, reduced its energy use intensity, or energy consumption divided by gross square footage, by nine percent in only one year, from fiscal year 2014 to fiscal year 2015. According to data, this reduction in energy use intensity saved just more than $2 million, or the equivalent to the level of funding required for two and a half additional Army Reserve training exercises. The Army Reserve has already achieved many successes, but it will not simply rest on its past victories. Instead, it will continue to lead the Army’s charge toward energy-conscious communities and an energy-secure enterprise with a mission that endures – now and for generations to come. What can YOU do to save energy? • Turn off lights in empty rooms. • Use natural light where possible. • Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent lights or LEDs. • Power down computer monitors and peripherals at the end of each day. • Unplug electronics that are not in use for extended periods. • Use the “energy saver” modes on office copiers and printers. • When buying electronics or appliances, choose EnergyStar models. • Set thermostats according to Unified Facilities Criteria: 68 degrees for occupied facilities during the heating season and 78 degrees for occupied facilities during the cooling season. • Close doors and windows to conditioned spaces. • Ensure vents are unobstructed. • Change air filters regularly to ensure that your climate-control system operates at peak efficiency. • Learn the Army regulations about energy use in federal facilities and adhere to them. • Be observant. If you notice energy waste or chances to conserve energy, contact a facility manager or building energy monitor. • Talk to a building energy monitor about practical or creative ways to save energy in your facility. • Practice energy conservation at the office and at home. For more information about the Army Reserve Energy Program, visit usar.army.mil or usarsustainability.com/energy. They are on Facebook at USARSustainability; and on Twitter, @USARGoGreen.
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National Guard continues Hurricane Matthew response By Capt. Jessica Donnelly 108th Public Affairs Detachment The South Carolina National Guard responded to missions along the state’s coastal region in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, clearing roads so people could return to their homes. National Guard assets were prepositioned throughout the region in preparation for the devastation expected as the storm passed through the state. “When the storm was over, we woke up that morning and they put us on the road,” said Army Staff
Sgt. David Roberts, 125th Engineer Company section leader for heavyequipment operators. Soldiers had been staged in the Hilton Head area earlier in the week as Hurricane Matthew was monitored, Roberts added. They were able to get their equipment ready for missions and were prepared to start clearing roads as soon as the storm passed, he said. The engineer company is working to clear the roads as citizens begin returning home. “There’s a lot of debris, but we can go over just about any obstacle, or can go through it, cut through it
or knock it out of the way,” Roberts said. “We’re just trying to make the roads as passible as possible.” Other engineer units are conducting similar missions throughout the state in areas affected by the storm, including Conway, Georgetown, Bluffton and McClellanville, S.C. Army Col. Jeffrey Jones, 218th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade commander, said the assets were in place because floods in October
2015 demonstrated their importance. “We were thinking ahead this year,” he said. “We anticipated the needs, and we’re responding to the needs of the citizens in a timely manner.” About 2,800 South Carolina National Guard Soldiers and Airmen were activated Oct. 4 to support state and county emergency management agencies and local first responders.
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South Carolina National Guard Soldiers with the 1263rd Forward Support Company remove tree debris from highway SC 46 in Bluffton, S.C., Sunday, in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew.
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Police ask drivers to follow regulations Fort Belvoir Police Department The Fort Belvoir Police Department wants to remind all motorists to follow the guidance of our officers who are directing traffic at any traffic control points, or TCPs, in the interest of their safety. • It is against Fort Belvoir Regulation 190 - 5,
Section 6-9, to drive while talking on the phone. • It is illegal in Virginia to text and drive. It is reckless driving if you drive in a manner that endangers our officers while at the TCP. • If everyone pays attention then everyone can arrive at their destinations safely and as quickly as possible.
• Turn off headlights when approaching. They blind our officers. Please approach using parking lights only. • Turn off windshield wipers for officers’ safety. • The speed limit approaching any of the Belvoir access control points is 15 mph. This is for officers’ and drivers’ safety.
ACS continues events for Domestic Violence Awareness Month Belvoir’s Army Community Service recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month throughout October. Remaining events are: The 5 Love Languages workshop, today, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., based on a best-seller, The 5 Love Languages, by Dr. Gary Chapman. The workshop is designed to teach people how to feel loved and offers them additional skillsets that help people recognize their own love language and learn ways to begin speaking their partner’s and child’s love language. Chat and Chew, Monday, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., an event to raise awareness of various forms of domestic abuse beyond physical abuse and help with empower at-risk families to examine the health of their relationships. Ann Podara, a do-
mestic abuse survivor and former military spouse, is the event’s key speaker. Play mornings, hosted by New Parent Support Program, Tuesdays in October, 10 a.m. to noon. For information or registration, 703-8052693 or 2967. Active Parenting, Tuesday and Oct. 25, 5:30 to 8 p.m. This program gives parents skills to achieve a fuller, more satisfying family life. Single and Parenting, Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This program is a single-parent support group to help navigate parenting and discuss being a single parent. New Parent Support: Self Care Workshop, Oct. 31, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event offers tips and tools for people to take care of them-
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Belvoir Exchange seeking volunteer groups for gift wrap program
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Volunteer groups looking to raise money and spread some holiday cheer this season can turn to the Fort Belvoir Exchange, which is seeking partners for the Exchange’s annual community gift-wrap program. In the program, the Belvoir Exchange sets up tables and provides supplies that community volunteer groups can use to wrap gifts during the holiday shopping season, in exchange for donations. “The Exchange’s community gift-wrap program helps military families make the most of the hectic holiday season,” said Bill Shoffner, Belvoir Exchange general manager. “They can check items off their gift lists and get those presents wrapped in just one stop. As an added bonus, Fort Belvoir community groups get a chance to raise money for their worthy causes.” Interested organizations can contact the Fort Belvoir Exchange at 703-806-4372 for information on scheduling a time to participate in the community gift wrap program.
For many military families, pets are more than just companions— they’re family. Now, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is giving Service members and their families the chance to give their furry friends some well-deserved appreciation – and win a $5,000 Exchange gift card in the process, in the Dress Up Your Pet for Halloween Photo Contest. Through October, authorized shoppers can submit a photo of their pet wearing their cutest Halloween costume at shopmyexchange.com/BecauseOfYou. One winner will get a $5,000 Exchange gift card, courtesy of Smokehouse Pet Products; while five runnersup will get a year’s supply of Science Diet pet food, a $500 value. The sweepstakes is part of the
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Wood Theater is in Bldg. 2120 on Abbot Road. Adult general admission tickets are $6, $8 for 3D, $8 for first-run movies and $10 for first-run 3D movies. Child tickets are $3.50, $5.50 for 3D, $5.50 for first-run movies and $7.50 for first-run 3D movies. Credit and debit cards may be used for the amount of purchase only. For more information, call 703-806-5237.
Exchange’s Because of You program, which has expanded in 2016 to celebrate military families and honor active-duty troops, allowing the Exchange to express gratitude for their service and sacrifice. “Through every deployment, TDY or PCS, military pets are there to welcome Service members home, support the family members they leave behind and provide a sense of comfort and continuity through the constant change that goes with the military lifestyle,” said retired Army Col. Thomas Ockenfels, the Exchange’s chief of staff. “Why not treat your furry friend to some recognition this fall, and give yourself the chance to win a treat of your own courtesy of the Exchange and Smokehouse Pet Products?” The Freedom Challenge is open to shoppers 18 and older. No purchase is necessary to win.
Shoppers can win Exchange gift card Exchange shoppers have the chance to go long and catch a $500 Exchange gift card during the NCAA Football Sweepstakes this fall. Through Nov. 3, authorized shoppers can enter to win one of 10 $500 Exchange gift cards, courtesy of Unilever, at shopmyexchange. com/sweepstakes. “What better way to celebrate the college football season heating up than to give a cool $5,000
to our loyal shoppers?” said retired Army Col. Thomas Ockenfels, the Exchange’s chief of staff. “We love nothing more than to show our appreciation for the greatest customers in the world, and that’s why we’re giving them a chance to win enough to afford a killer watch party — and then some.” The NCAA Football Sweepstakes is open to shoppers 18 and older. No purchase is necessary to enter or win.
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All natural, no additives By Rick Musselman Sports editor
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Athletes from Fort Belvoir Community Hospital’s intramural sports program pose for a photo with U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir Commander Col. Angie Holbrook after claiming the FY16 Commander’s Cup trophy, Tuesday at the Golf Club.
FBCH claims FY16 Commander’s Cup By Rick Musselman Sports editor
Fort Belvoir Community Hospital turned in outstanding performances throughout the FY16 intramural sports season to earn the coveted Commander’s Cup trophy, besting U.S. Army Legal Services Agency,
Defense Logistics Agency and Defense Threat Reduction Agency, with 252 total points. The prize was awarded to unit representatives by Col. Angie Holbrook, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir commander, during a ceremony, Tuesday at the Golf Club. Look for full story in the Oct. 20 edition of the Belvoir Eagle.
NGA defeats 29th ID 30-13 in flag football By Rick Musselman Sports editor
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency unleashed a second-half scoring rally to down the 29th Infantry Division 30-13 in a defense-heavy intramural flag football showdown, Oct. 4 at North Post Field. From the opening possessions, both squads found themselves embroiled in a back-and-forth struggle to move the ball down the field in the face of a constant blitz and near unshakable man coverage in the secondary. NGA quarterback, Eric Montgomery, and his counterpart, Gary Smith, were continually driven out of the pocket by the relentless pass rush. Smith finally found an opportunity to break the stalemate with a series of successful throws to lightning-fast wide receiver, Wendell Hollis, who weaved his way through the NGA defense for massive gains. Smith put an exclamation point on the drive with See FOOTBALL, Page B2
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NGA tight end, Mario Cofield, charges down the field as 29th ID middle linebacker, Gary Smith, moves in for the flag grab during an intramural flag football showdown, Oct. 4 at North Post Field.
Last week, I was talking with a friend who’s probably the most avid runner I’ve ever known. Fivemile jogs at 5 a.m. are not uncommon with her, and she competes in five organized marathons every year. We were discussing what motivates certain athletes to embrace their respective sports with such all-encompassing dedication, and she mentioned something called “runner’s high.” I did some research and learned that “runner’s high” is a kind of euphoria-inducing chemical surge in the brain often produced by intense exercise, giving the subject feelings of well-being, profound contentment and elation. Psychiatrists refer to such moments a “peak experiences,” and attribute their onset to the sudden production of endorphins and other natural chemicals that behave much like stimulant-class narcotics. Not being a runner, that phenomenon seemed quite alien to me but, I understood how athletes would crave such feelings. In fact, when you combine that organic high with the well-established benefits of regular exercise, running sounds like a pretty good deal overall. With all this in mind, I looked back over a lifetime of personal sports experiences and realized what’s continually drawn me to surfing, skiing and many other activities. Surfing’s always been more than just riding waves. You’re in the ocean; you’re surrounded by infinite marine life; the sun’s blazing overhead; birds are dipping down to see what’s up; and suddenly you’re scooped up by a surge of water that shoots you through a roaring green-glass barrel with an almost weightless sensation. Indeed, being “inside” the ocean itself is about as close to “the source” as you can get. Likewise, standing on a snowy day atop a long ski run on a mountain peak overlooking miles of prehistoric uplifts, hillocks and rock formations has its intoxicating effects, as well. And, when you start gliding silently along a trail surrounded by snow-laden pine trees and ice-banked streams, the sublime euphoria only gets better. Maybe if more people took to the pavement, waves and mountaintops, less would take to the dealers in the back alleys.
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Belvoir youth athletes try out for Barracudas basketball teams
By Rick Musselman Sports editor
Nearly 100 young athletes from Fort Belvoir’s Child, Youth and School Services sports program tried out for slots on the 2016-17 Barracudas youth basketball teams, Oct. 3 at Specker Field House. The Belvoir Barracudas are members of the Fairfax County Youth Basketball League, a metro-area athletic program comprised of boys and girls, grades five through eight, who compete each year against some 25 local youth clubs. FCYBL is designed to enable the youth of its member organizations to learn, grow and develop skills through basketball competition and to foster sportsmanship, integrity and fairness, according to the league’s mission statement. The two-week tryout cycle gives this year’s athletes a chance to demonstrate their skills in a comprehensive array of plays and workouts that will allow coaches to assess players’ strengths and abilities, and to start assembling teams. Players engage in a variety of stamina-building exercises, as well as drills focusing on passing, dribbling, defense, free-throws, layups and shooting. Alton Green, Barracudas basketball program commissioner, and Herb Marshall, deputy commissioner, coordinated the tryout session with several CYSS youth sports and fitness specialists and trainers. Tryouts continue Thursday and Friday at Specker Field House, 6-7:30 p.m. All children registered with CYSS are eligible to participate. The Belvoir Barracudas regular basketball season begins in December and wraps up in March 2017. For more information, email Jerry Arrington, CYSS sports and fitness director, at jerry.r.arrington@us.army.mil; Coach Alton Greene at alton.greene@yahoo.com, or Coach Herb Marshall at herbmarshall@msn.com.
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a short pass over the middle to wide receiver, James Carter, who sprinted into the end zone for his team’s opening score. Smith accented the impressive effort with a sweep around the end for two extra points. Montgomery, shifting his tactical approach to focus on the passing game, soon answered back with a toss to tight end, Darius Johnson, who crossed the goal line for 6. Defense remained the order of the day, in spite of the promising advances from both teams, and NGA cornerback, Danny Moronta, drove the point home with a pick at his own 40-yard line and a dash down the sidelines for a 60-yard TD. His team’s lead, however, would prove fleeting, when Smith rebalanced the scales with a QB sneak up the middle from the 15, 30 seconds before the midgame break, to take his team to the bench holding a narrow 14-12 lead. Second-half action got underway with Montgomery firing deep on second down and connecting with Johnson amid a crowd of defenders at the goal line for a score. The burst of early second-half fortunes supercharged the NGA offense and the agile quarterback,
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Fort Belvoir youth athletes warm up with some wind sprints before kicking off a tryout session for the 2016-17 Fort Belvoir Barracudas youth basketball season.
Noah Carullo, 13, demonstrates his crosscourt passing skills during tryouts for the 2016-17 Fort Belvoir Barracudas youth basketball season, Oct. 3 in Specker.
Madison Powell, 13, works the ball down the court during tryouts for the 2016-17 Fort Belvoir Barracudas youth basketball season, Oct. 3 in Specker Field House.
once his defense forced its opponents into a punt situation at midfield, executed a sweep around the end and charged 80 yards down the field for another score. The 29th ID, now facing a 24-14 deficit with a rapidly dwindling game clock adding to the pressure, went to work with the long pass to gain some much needed ground. But, penalties began to hound the squad and critical gains were quickly negated. The curtains finally came down on the 29th ID’s efforts to stage a comeback when NGA strong safety, Ransford Kyere intercepted a long pass at the 20 and dashed down the field untouched for another TD. Final score: NGA 30, 29th ID 13. For weekly schedules, scores and standings visit http://www.quickscores.com/Orgs/index. php?OrgDir=belvoirmwr. For more information about Fort Belvoir’s intramural sports program and the annual Commander’s Cup title race, call Geneva Martin, league coordinator, at 703-806-5093 or Justin Fitzgerald, assistant coordinator and sports facility manager, at 703-806-5093. Athletes can also contact their respective unit representative for sign-up information and scheduling details.
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency quarterback, Eric Montgomery, charges out of the pocket and into open field during his team’s intramural flag football match up against the 29th Infantry Division, Oct. 4 at North Post Field.
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Alexandria-Potomac squeaks by Red Birds By Bill Behring For the Belvoir Eagle The Fort Belvoir Red Birds hosted AlexandriaPotomac for a Little League baseball showdown, Oct. 5 at Belvoir’s 21st Street Complex. The game was interesting, too, as the maximum number of six innings was played within the 1:45 time limit. Each team used three pitchers: Alexandria’s Hayden Painter, Charlie Simon and Maddox Sheehan; and Belvoir’s Collin Steiner, Marcel Picarad, and Tytan Matthews. The Alexandria trio gave up no hits, while the Bel-
voir trio allowed just two. Alexandria scored three of their runs in the first two innings as leadoff batter James Bransford smashed a single to centerfield and scored on successive walks. In the second inning, Alexandria plated two more runs without the benefit of a hit and the inning ended as Ty Bransford lined a “look- what-I-got” shot to Steiner on the mound. Both teams were scoreless until the fourth, when Belvoir landed on the board with two runs as Matthews and Steiner claimed first base, advancing on walks, and then scoring on wild pitches. Bransford plated Alexandria’s fourth run in the sixth and subsequently scored when Tommy Guthrie hit into a
fielder’s choice situation. The next night, in Minor Division action, the Alexandria-Potomac Nationals visited Belvoir Red Birds Team Two. Alexandria picked up the win, 9-3, despite Belvoir hurler, Gavin Yomes, giving up only two hits from the bats of Brendan Rohde and Christian Orrell in the first inning. Ethan Hurd and Jestin Elsea were on in relief in the second and third innings, respectively, giving up no hits. But, five runs crossed the plate as the results of walks and miscues. Ironically, Belvoir received only two hits in the game, too, from the bats of Hurd and Elsea.
Sports & Recreation Briefs This week Breast Cancer Awareness 5k October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. MWR and Fort Belvoir Community Hospital invites everyone to a 5K run/walk, Oct. 22 to raise awareness of breast cancer and show support for those affected. The race starts at 8:30 a.m. and ends with an FBCH presentation. The race begins and ends at the hospital. Official timing will be conducted. The run is free. Participants can register at Graves Fitness Center, the Body Shop, or Kawamura Human Performance Center. Due to Pence Gate’s temporary closure, participants without regular access to Belvoir are encouraged to get a visitor’s pass at the Tulley Gate Visitors Center before race day to expedite access. Call 703-806-4430 for more information.
Walk for Fitness Fall is the perfect time to walk for fitness. This is a free program hosted by Sports and Fitness. The Walking for Fitness fall session meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-10 a.m. through Nov. 17. Enjoy a brisk walk and the beautiful Belvoir scenery. Call Sports and Fitness at 703-806-3100/5368 to sign up.
Swim Lessons Benyaurd Indoor Swimming Pool offers swim lessons for infants, children, teenagers and adults October through March. Classes are twice a week for three weeks and cost $70 per student. All class dates and descriptions can be found on www.belvoir.armymwr.com.
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given to 1st and 2nd place teams, and men’s and women’s MVP. The entry fee is $375 per team. Register online through www. quickscores.com/belvoirmwr or in person at Graves Fitness Center, 2116 Abbott Road. For more information call 703-806-5368.
Youth sports winter enrollment Enrollment for youth wrestling, ages 6-15, is open until Nov 4; the season runs from November - March and costs $85. Upcoming sports include select basketball, House basketball, and cheerleading. Select Basketball is for children ages 9-13 and tryouts are from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Monday, Wednesday and Oct. 21. The cost, after making the team, is $85 and the season runs December- March. House Basketball is for children ages 5-15 and enrollment is open Monday-Nov. 25; the season runs January-April, and the cost is $55. Cheerleading is for children ages 5-15 and enrollment is open Monday-Nov. 25; the season runs January-April, and the cost is $55. Enrollment closes when teams are full or enroll date ends. Enrollment must be made in person with Youth Sports and Fitness, 9500 Barlow Road, Bldg. 950. For more information call 703-805-9138.
Indoor pool winter hours The Outdoor Pools are now closed for the season and Benyaurd Indoor Pool is back on winter hours of operation. Monday-Thursday the pool is open 6 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3:30-8 p.m. for lap swim. Friday hours are 6-10 a.m., lap swim; 10 a.m.-noon, lap/ rec swim; noon to 1 p.m., lap; 3:30-7 p.m. lap/rec, and 7-8 p.m., lap. The pool is opens weekends from noon to 1 p.m. for lap swim and 1 to 5 p.m. for lap and rec swim.
Sunday is the registration dead- Monthly and weekly line for the 2016 Veterans Day aerobics class Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament, scheduled in Wells Field House Nov. 11-13. Teams will consist of 12 players and two coaches and will play in a bracket tournament with each team playing a minimum of three games. Individual and team awards will be
Sports and Fitness offers aerobics classes every Mondays through Thursdays. Classes are at Wells Field House, 1810 Goethals Road, except spin, which are at Graves Fitness Center, 2116 Abbott Road. An unlimited monthly pass costs
The course is Oct. 28-30 and Nov 4-5. Details and class requirements can be found on www.belvoir.armymwr.com. Registration, in person at Benyaurd Indoor Swimming Pool, 10051 Gay Road, Bldg. 182. Call 703-805-2620 for more information.
$20 and an unlimited weekly pass is $7. Passes may be purchased at Graves or Body Shop on 12th Street. For more information, contact the Fitness Program specialists at 703-806-4430. Visit the Sports and Fitness page at Belvoir.armymwr. com for detailed classes and descriptions.
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The Turkey Trot 5k/10k is Fort Belvoir’s premier race of the year and will be Nov. 19. 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 at See BRIEFS, Page B4
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www.belvoireagleonline.com Ladies Golf Association of Fort Belvoir Weekly Winners Tee-to-Green Tournament, Gunston Course (putts do not count; 70-percent of handicap applies), Oct. 4
First Flight – White Tees 5 players • 1st place: Pong Hunter, 44 • 2nd place: Anna Chaung, 49 • 3rd place: Marie Anderson, 51 Second Flight – White Tees 11 players • 1st place (tie): Won Hwang, 44; and Marlea Moriarty, 44 • 3rd place (tie): Gail Edwards, 47; and Susan Smith, 47 • 5th place: Kim Kohler, 49 Third Flight – White Tees 5 players • 1st place: Pat Walker, 48 • 2nd place: Ruth Daly, 55 • 3rd place (tie): Nittaya Carryer, 56; and Trudy Stellar, 56 Fourth Flight – Red Tees 4 players • 1st place: Mary White, 36 • 2nd place: Kathy Mitchell, 44 For more information, call Carol Lucke, LGAFB publicity chair, at 703-791-2466.
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From Page B3 Graves Fitness Center, the Body Shop or at Kawamura Human Performance Center. The cost is $20. Eligible participants include all active-duty Soldiers as well as mobilized/ADOS National Guard/Reserve Component Soldiers, and DoD civilians of the local Fort Belvoir community. For more information, call Graves Fitness Center at 703806-5368.
Turkey Shoot at the Fort Belvoir Golf Club The Fort Belvoir Golf Club is hosting a Turkey Shoot Nov, 19, starting at 9 a.m. The tournament will be played by two-person teams. The Pro Shop will make every effort to pair singles into two person teams. There will be a 9 a.m. shotgun start on the Woodlawn Course, a two person team scramble and all teams play in both the Net Division and the Gross Division. Team Handicaps will be calculated using the USGA recommended method. The Tournament fees are $40 for active duty and Golf Club members and $85 for non-members. Tournament fees include continental breakfast, carts, range balls, and a turkey dinner complete with all the traditional fare. Gift cards and turkeys will be awarded as prizes. Entries will be accepted through Nov. 16 at the Pro Shop or over the phone by credit card at 703- 806-5878.
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Command and General Staff College adds electives to Belvoir campus Submitted by CGSC Since 2005, the Command and General Staff College, CGSC, has operated four satellite campuses that carry out CGSC’s mission of educating, training and developing leaders for positions in Army, joint, multinational and interagency organizations. Five teams of 13 personnel each, located at Fort Belvoir; Fort Gordon, Ga.; Fort Lee, Va.; and Redstone Arsenal, Ala.; instruct the Command and General Staff Officer Course, CGSOC, three times a year, with up to 320 students per class. The largest satellite campus, consisting of two teams, is in Belvoir’s Barden Education Center. Army officers and interagency personnel who attend the 16-week CGSOC receive the same commoncore education their peers get at the 10-month course at Fort Leavenworth, Kan. They do not, however, participate in the advanced operations course, which is not always required for every career field. Elective classes are another aspect of the CGSOC curriculum that, until recently, students at the satellite campuses could not participate in. While students at Fort Leavenworth have always been able to select electives to increase their knowledge in specific areas, satellite students could not, due to the constrained timeline and limited number of instructors. In 2011, Fort Belvoir started offering one elective, genocide prevention. The number of electives at the Belvoir campus has now grown to four, including military leadership lessons of Gen. George Washington; logistics for battalion executive officers; and introduction to USAID. Michael Hoffman, a joint, interagency and multinational operations instructor, teaches the genocide-prevention elective. The course is designed to prepare participating officers for counter-genocide staff planning and command responsi-
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Students from the CGSC Introduction to the United States Agency for International Development elective get a brief from Sara Reckless, secretariat for countering violent extremism, Office of Transition Initiatives at USAID’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. bilities by examining warning signs with a quintessential, inspirational of genocide and mass atrocities; and ethical leader. It also enhances methods used by perpetrators; and participating officers’ professional case studies and emerging practice and personal development using on countermeasures. It introduces historical leadership theory, historistudents to the “means and meth- cal examples, and contemporary apods” of genocide and mass atrocities, plications to explore and examine to help deter and stop these crimes. the military leadership narrative of It is taught at the U.S. Holocaust the life and legacy of Washington. Memorial Museum and its staff. Lt. Col. Kris Hughes and James Clay Garner, leadership instruc- Kennedy, instructors for the Departtor, teaches military leadership les- ment of Logistics and Resource Opsons of Gen. George Washington. erations, teach logistics for battalThe course is designed to discover ion executive officers. This elective the visionary leadership of Wash- examines battalion-level manageington through an immersive course ment techniques, battalion internal at the Fred W. Smith National Li- logistic systems, and tactical susbrary for the Study of George Wash- tainment planning/synchronization. ington on historic Mount Vernon, Staff operations; readiness/unit staVa., estate. It reacquaints the mod- tus reporting; battalion-level finanern, U.S. mid-career military officer cial management; Global Combat
Support System–Army overview; organizational supply/property accountability; and maintenance operations/management are included in class discussions. This elective is taught at Belvoir. Finally, introduction to the USAID is facilitated by Lt. Col. J.T. Miller, a joint, interagency and multinational operations instructor; and is taught by Dr. Charles Oliver, general development officer, USAID’s Policy & Planning Division. This elective provides an overview of USAID, national security and interagency systems, and the development continuum, and focuses on countering violet extremism. It prepares officers to plan and execute operations in coordination with USAID. The team at Belvoir is developing a fifth elective, focused on sea service. It is being developed by retired Navy and Marine Corps officers on the Fort Belvoir CGSOC faculty. The concept for this elective is to study historical and contemporary case studies on joint maritime operations. Given the constraints on students’ and instructors’ time, students only sign up for one elective. While taking advantage of the elective courses means an increase in the students' workload, they are motivated to learn about subjects they choose and know will benefit them after they return to the operating or generating force. The importance of electives in the leadership development of officers at Fort Belvoir CGSOC is emphasized in student surveys and feedback to faculty. Members of the Fort Belvoir community who are interested in auditing these elective courses can contact the Command and General Staff School offices in Barden, 703805-8202.
Energy Action Month – Stand To! Provided by Assistant Secretary of the Army Installations, Energy and Environment
What is it?
Energy Action Month is a chance for the Army to reinforce key messages about energy conservation and raise awareness of Army progress. Energy security enhances the ability of the Army to achieve mission readiness. The theme of 2016 Energy Action Month is "Building Resilience to Enhance Readiness."
What has the Army done?
The Army has a legacy of implementing renewable energy projects, improving efficiency at its installations, taking energy into account
in contingency basing environments, and leading the way to ensure Army facilities can maintain operations in the face of disruption.
What continued efforts are planned?
The Army will continue to integrate energy security measures in support of Army readiness and resilience into its decision-making processes. To build on past successes, the Army must take steps to aggressively pursue renewable energy, energy performance-based contracting, and energy security. Energy Action Month is a time to inform, educate, and encourage each Soldier, Army civilian, contractor, and family member to do their
part to reduce energy consumption, which enhances mission readiness and energy resilience.
Why is this important to the Army?
Energy resilience enables the Army to respond quickly to disruptions in the availability of land, water and energy. Incorporating energy security into everyday decision-making processes better postures the Army to successfully deploy and rapidly respond when and where needed. Everyone can support Army energy security and sustainability operations. Responsible energy actions contribute to an increase in Army readiness and energy resilience in garrison operations on installations and to warfighters on the battlefield.
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Guard Combat Engineers save nurse stranded by hurricane By Capt. Matthew Boyle 382nd Public Affairs Detachment Two Combat Engineers from the 151st Engineer Battalion, based in Laurinburg, N.C., rescued a local nurse, who had been stranded clinging to a tree for hours, during severe flooding from Hurricane Matthew in the pre-dawn hours, outside of Wilson, N.C. Sunday. The nurse did not return home from work and was reported missing, when the NC Emergency Management Central Branch was called to send out a search and rescue team. Capt. Bert Henderson from the Wilson Fire Department and 2nd Lt. Wyatt Koch and Spc. Robert Shook with the NC National Guard where part of a multi-agency rescue team that began to look for the missing nurse early Sunday morning. “This is what I signed up for, to serve my country and to help people,” said Shook. Koch and his team began to drive down a flooded road outside of Wilson, when they heard over the radio that another team could hear a cry for help. Shook cut the engine off to the team’s Humvee when he heard faint cries of “help!” The three men got on the hood of the Humvee and began to use search lights to look for the person. Henderson was the first person to
spot the flood victim and Shook threw his rescue rope first but it was carried away by the current. Koch threw next, further upstream, and it was able to make it to the stranded nurse. They began to pull her in, when she lost her grip still yards away from the rescue team. Shook jumped into the flood waters after the nurse and retrieved her and began to buddy swim back to the Humvee. The current was too strong to fight, so Shook began to tread water until another swift-water rescue boat pulled alongside the pair and pulled them into the boat. The team was able to bring her safely back to dry land. “I never thought that I would be jumping into flood waters, but my training kicked in,” Shook said. “All I knew was that I had to get to her and save her.” The team provided aid until paramedics arrived and brought the nurse to a hospital. The nurse had been in the water for more than four hours. Both Koch and Shook had attended swift-water rescue training for their unit’s annual training event, held at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, in June. “The training worked tremendously” said Shook, “I never would have guessed that only a few months later I would be using it to save a life.”
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Belvoir Briefs High school football military appreciation
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Mount Vernon High School’s football team, the Mount Vernon Majors, hosts its Annual Military Appreciation Night, Friday, during a football game against the South County Stallions, to honor military parents and military community members. In pre-game presentations, the Fort Belvoir Bulldogs Football league will be present, and the school’s football mom, Master Sgt. (P) Christal Rheams, will sing the National Anthem. Game time is 7 p.m. and military with ID get in free. Information is available from Fernando Belli, 703-619-3141, FLBelli@ fcps.edu.
The annual Combined Federal Campaign, CFC, is open through Dec. 15. Unit keyworkers have forms and necessary unit reporting numbers. However, donations can be made via MyPay and through www.cfcnca. org, which saves paper and costs, ultimately giving more money to the chosen charity/ies. Garrison employees, so far, have donated more than $5,400 of this year’s goal of $20,000. The Army’s goal is $1.3 million.
Jewish High Holy Days The Belvoir Jewish Congregation has a Sukkah raising at 2 p.m. Sunday and a Sukkah dinner Oct. 21. Both events are in Belvoir Chapel. Info is available via e-mail to saralyn.astrow.ctr@mail.mil.
Waffle breakfast fundraiser Garrison’s DPW has a Belgian waffle breakfast CFC fundraiser Wednesday from 7:30 to 9 a.m. in Bldg. 1442, first floor breakroom. The suggested donation is $3.
Toyland grand opening Toyland at the Belvoir Exchange opens at 10 a.m. Oct. 22.
Tech Plus Expo The Belvoir Officers’ Club, Schulz Circle, is the location for a Technology Plus Expo, Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. FMI? 703-344-8771, RSVP, LRinaldo@cox.net.
Army Warrant Officers The Lord Fairfax Silver Chapter, U.S. Army Warrant Officer Association, has it’s monthly chapter meeting at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Fort Belvoir USO Warrior and Family Center, 5940 9th St. Active chapter members are needed.
All active, reserve, and retired warrant officers are invited and encouraged to attend. Chapter president is CW4 John Scott, 703-806-0408.
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The Community Center hosts a Halloween Bash, for those 18 and older, Oct 28 at 8 p.m. at the Community Center, 10300 Taylor Road, Bldg. 1200. The night includes a live DJ, cash bar, light hors d’oeuvres, a photo booth, door prizes, costume contest, a best-dressed couple competition, and more. Tickets are available at the Community Center for $10 in advance and $15 at the door. FMI, 703-805-3714.
The Mount Vernon Genealogical Society hosts genealogist Sharon Hodges who will speak on "Following the Trails -- Migration Routes in America (Colonial Times to 1850)." People who attend can learn what major trails, waterways and roads existed for families moving from one place to another. The free event is Tuesday from 1-3 p.m., in Room 112 of the Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500 Shenandoah Road, Alexandria. More information is available from www.mvgenealogy.org or by calling 703-768-4101.
Spouse Welcome Orientation ACS invites spouses of all military — active duty, Guard, Reservists — and civilians who are new to the installation and want to learn about the community, to a Spouse Welcome Orientation. The orientation provides information from community partners, such as the commissary; civilian personnel; Fort Belvoir Community Hospital; CYSS and more. The next spouse orientation is Oct.
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Newcomer’s orientations Monthly Newcomers' Orientations are Nov. 15 and Dec. 13 from 9 a.m.- noon in the Community Center, 10300 Taylor Road, Bldg. 1200. The orientations are a great way to learn about Belvoir and the surrounding area; meet leadership; and visit community partners’ information tables. Active-duty, National Guard, reservists, DoD civilians and all spouses are welcome. FMI, Relocation Assistance Program, 703-805-1795, 5058 or 3436. Registration must be completed at the Welcome Center at 5981 13th Street (behind Dunkin Donuts) Bldg. 1155.
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