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Service members compete for German badge By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Fort Belvoir Service members competed for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge last week. The competition culminated in a badge ceremony, Friday at Wells Field House. The initial training had 39 competitors, and 30 earned the badge. Competition events included a 100-meter swim test, a fitness test, pistol qualification and a ‘ruck’ march. “In order to receive this reward, you have to have one thing first, and that’s the opportunity,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dodson, who spearheaded the event with the help of the German Armed Forces Command. “We need to create these kinds of opportunities for our Soldiers.” He recalled when he had the chance to earn the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge. He was able to compete for it after already having 20 years experience in the military. “Those events would have been a lot easier when I was 23. So, we decided we needed to create that opportunity,” he said. Although hosted by 1st Information Operations Command (LAND), the event was open to all military branches. Pfc. Rachael Depaulo, who won best female during the competition, said receiving the badge was rewarding. “I definitely wouldn’t be able to do it without my (military) brothers and sisters,” she said. “They were there every step of the way and were motivating. It was very invigorating having them around, as well.” The training over the past few months was fun, but
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A multi-force gathering participates in a 7.5-mile march along Poe Road April 6 with a 30-lb pack, as the sixth and final event to qualify for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge.
also strenuous. The most difficult part of the competition was the swimming; however, they trained hard for it. She said everyone cut their times and everyone passed. “During the test itself, you’re pretty much running on adrenaline,” Depaulo said. “We kept pushing each other. It was beautiful outside and, when it started raining, it was just super-Hooah.” For the next set to attempt the German Armed Forces Proficiency badge, it was important to train for it and persevere. Competing for the badge is not something that can be done in one day, she said. “It’s very rewarding once you get to the finish line,” Depaulo said. See more, Page A8.
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A Maundy Thursday Protestant service starts at 12:05 p.m. Thursday and a Good Friday service is Friday at 12:05 p.m. Both services are in Fairfax Chapel. An Easter Sunday Protestant Liturgical Service is at 9 a.m. Sunday, also in Fairfax Chapel. Info is available from Chaplain (Capt.) Allen Gunther, allen.e.gunther2.mil@mail.mil, 703806-3394.
Legal closings
Legal Assistance Office is closed today until 1:30 p.m. The Legal Assistance and Tax offices are closed Friday and resume normal business hours at 8 a.m. Monday.
Wear Purple Day
Friday is Wear Purple Day, when everyone is encouraged to wear purple to show support and give thanks to military children for their strengths and sacrifices. April is Month of the Military Child.
Alcohol Awareness Month
In support of Alcohol Awareness Month, April, the Belvoir Army Substance Abuse Program is providing education awareness information tables on alcohol abuse and misuse prevention. Everyone is encouraged to stop by the table at the Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, April 24; or the Belvoir Main Exchange, April 25. For ASAP information, contact the prevention coordinator, 703805-1010.
SHARP training
“Canary in the Coal Mine,” presentations on the debate about rape jokes and exploring rape culture, are scheduled at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., Wednesday at the Fort Belvoir Community Center. Annual SHARP training credit is provided for attending.
Earth Day
For nearly 20 years, employees of Defense Acquisition University on Belvoir have volunteered their time at an annual EFMP Easter Egg Hunt, and this year was no different. About 20 DAU personnel and some of their children helped at the event over the weekend on the DAU campus. Caren Hergenroeder, protocol director at DAU and event coordinator, worked with Kristen Russell, a DAU training technician, for this year’s event. “It’s all about the kids and making an event special for them,” Hergenroeder said. “This pays it forward, in a sense, to Belvoir and its youngest, for the continual support that DAU gets from Belvoir,” said Joe Johnson, DAU chief of staff.
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Come and join the Environmental and Natural Resources Division in its celebration of Earth Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 20 at the Belvoir Exchange. The event includes information about natural resources, wildlife refuges, recycling, wetlands, stormwater and industrial stormwater management, chemical spills and storage tanks, air quality and utilities.
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DLA director comes full circle with presentation to Eisenhower School By Chris Erbe Defense Logistics Agency More than 20 years ago, Defense Logistics Agency Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch, graduated from the yearlong Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy, formerly known as the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. Busch was then a lieutenant colonel-select, trained as an aircraft maintenance officer. When he found out the Air Force had just assigned him to DLA, he thought his career had just taken a ruinous turn. Little did he know that, one day, he would return as guest speaker to the Eisenhower School as a three-star general officer and DLA director. Busch presented a DLA overview, enhanced with personal stories, selfdeprecating humor and advice about life and career to 300 Eisenhower School students at Fort McNair in Washington, D.C., March 27. The audience included Service members, government civilians, international students and industry fellows. Busch revealed to the students that, after a 38-year career in the Air Force, he planned to retire in May. He began his presentation with a humorous “unofficial” version of his own biography. From his early days, when the Air Force Academy recruited the 6-foot-9 Busch to play basketball, to his unlikely selection as a general officer after he purposely deferred from command consideration three times, success seemed to follow him, even when he wasn’t looking for it. “Throughout my career, I have failed to recognize on my own the conditions that set up all of my successes,” Busch said. In the years after his graduation from the Eisenhower School, Busch gained experience and developed competency at industrial
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Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch, Defense Logistics Agency director, speaks to 300 Eisenhower School students recently at Fort McNair. Busch was once a student at the Eisenhower School. operations, depot maintenance and supply-chain management. He was satisfied having attained the rank of colonel, when circumstances conspired to propel him forward again. The DLA director took the students through the many activities of the agency and its support to the combatant commands, the services and the whole government. He described DLA initiatives, such as dynamic basing, humanitarian aid, disaster response and support to the nuclear enterprise. He also described DLA’s efforts to navigate today’s political climate, improve business processes and efficiencies and mitigate cyber and other national security threats.
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Busch continued his remarks with his personal reflections on resiliency, an initiative he actively promoted as DLA director. He advised the students, most of whom are in mid-career, to pay attention to the factors that can erode resiliency. “Your personal resiliency is hugely important and will be put at risk by the challenges you face in the future,” Busch said. The DLA director emphasized the subject of networking with a personal story about his acquaintance with Alan Estevez, whom he met while both were students at the Eisenhower School. After graduating, the two kept in touch and would see one another occasionally
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at logistics-related events. The relationship became hugely important to Busch years later, when he was under consideration to become director of DLA while Estevez served as principal deputy under secretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics. “I can assure you that in this room are the makings of that kind of connection that will help you in the future,” he said. “Don’t sell it short. This is a hugely powerful peer group to be part of.” Busch concluded by advising the students to develop basic tenets to guide major decisions in their lives and careers. He illustrated his point with personal examples, including his wife’s employment, their major purchases and their decision to have children. “For us, it was important to figure out how we were going to handle our moves and whether we were going to limit my work opportunities because of the plans we had for our kids,” he said. “Those are key decisions you will make, not just for the immediacy of the moment, but for what you will do in the future. It will affect how far you can go and whether you can reach your full potential.” Busch reminded the group there is no way to predict your future. He used himself as living proof, describing himself as a person who just wanted to go to the Air Force Academy to play basketball and wound up 42 years later as a three-star general and the director of a combat logistics support agency. After thanking the group for the opportunity to speak to them, he said, “I hope you learned a few things about joint logistics and about DLA. More importantly, I hope you learned from this soon-tobe-retired Airman about how he got to where he is and how you can gain some wisdom from that.”
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Prime Power getting HQ facilities upgrade at Belvoir By Chris Gardner USACE Baltimore District Most times, when an active-duty, U.S. Army unit is deployed it’s not to American cities, but for the 249th Engineer Battalion (Prime Power) it’s not unusual at all. These specially trained Soldiers, part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, help provide temporary emergency power to critical facilities in communities impacted by natural or manmade disasters. Work from the 249th has provided power to the New York Stock Exchange after the 9/11 terrorist attacks and to New Jersey fuel depots after Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Battalion members have also supported military operations overseas by helping with a variety of power-generation needs. With four companies stationed across the U.S., the battalion’s headquarters is in aging facilities on Belvoir … but, not for long. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, is working with their Prime Power colleagues to renovate the three buildings that are home to the battalion’s headquarters, its C Company and a Reserve platoon. “Our Soldiers provide outstanding support to contingency and emergency operations both at home and deployed,” said Lt. Col. Julie Balten, 249th Engineer Battalion
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Project Engineer Nhat Tran, from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, inspects the nearly finished renovation work inside Belvoir’s Bldg. 1417, April 6, as contractors look over blueprints away from the construction activities. The 249th Engineer Battalion (Prime Power) uses the building for generator and vehicle maintenance, storage and other activities. commander. “The funding for, and completion of, these renovations lets our Soldiers know we are investing in them and that their mission is important.” Construction is ongoing at Building 1417, the 249th’s heavy maintenance facility, with a roughly $6 million interior renovation slated to end in the coming weeks. “The goal is to upgrade the battalion’s post-World War II facilities to bring us into the future and provide
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is phase one, to enable the 249th to maintain their generators and vehicles,” said Nhat Tran, a project engineer with the Baltimore district. Building 1417, where the unit performs generator and vehicle maintenance, was originally designed as a storage warehouse with entrances in the front and back and elevated office space splitting the open-spaced building into separated areas. “Previously, they couldn’t move trucks or generators from one end of the building to the other without going outside,” Tran said. “We’ve improved the flow of work of the building by removing the office space in the middle of the building and we’ve also added in built-in cranes to help with the functionality of the facility.” The work is not only being done to improve functionality for 249th Soldiers, it’s also improving safety by removing rust, lead paint and asbestos and improving the facility’s efficiency by replacing aging mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. While the phased work continues, the 249th is carrying out its missions using their buildings awaiting renovation, and they appreciate the facilities improvements. “This renovation will update our 1940s-era facility and enable us to continue our mission well into the future,” Davis said.
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Belvoir residents testing energy-efficient thermostats By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer As part of a pilot case study, CRC Companies LLC and Google’s Nest Labs worked together to install Nest thermostats in 200 residential units on Fort Belvoir. The study is to see how much the thermostats can save in home energy. The thermostats were installed in August and have been collecting data since. With the data, they hope to see how much energy the thermostats can save, by comparing it to usage before they were installed. “This is a great experiment because CRC has energy-usage data by month going back years, so we can do a before-and-after comparison,” said Rick Counihan, head of Energy Regulatory and Governmental Affairs at Nest Labs. “But, also by doing George Washington Village, we can also do a side-byside comparison.” They’ll have a complete set of data by this fall, including winter and summer seasons. The thermostat’s features include owners being able to monitor and make changes from their
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German Armed Forces Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Grommas, left, pins the Gold German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge on Master Sgt. “Al� Best during medal ceremonies at Wells April 6. Best was also named the best male competitor in the 4-day event.
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Maj. Dave Pierce is timed in the shuttle run, one of six events leading to qualification for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge.
Sgt. Maj. Robert Grommas, German Armed Forces Command, congratulates all who earned the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge April 6. After four days and six activities, 30 of the 39 participants earned the badge.
Sgt. Terrelle Fields performs the chin hang, one of six required activities toward the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge at Wells Field House, April 4.
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Members of the DTRA and NVESD squads pose for a photo after facing off in Fort Belvoir’s FY17 intramural volleyball championship, April 5 at Wells Field House. DTRA overcame a 2-0 match-series deficit to claim the title 3 games to 2. See DTRA, Page B3.
Defense Threat Reduction Agency once again gave spectators a fullthrottle exhibition of what can result when preparation, commitment and no-compromise drive converge when the powerhouse unit mounted the comeback of the year to defeat Night Vision and Electronic Sensors Directorate, 3-2 in Fort Belvoir’s FY17 intramural volleyball championship match series, April 5 at Wells Field House. Having turned in a near perfect 18-3 regular-season record, defending champion DTRA Team A went into the post-season tournament with its sights clearly focused on the winner’s circle. Having blanked DLA 2-0 in the quarterfinal round and booking a 2-0 victory over OCAR in the semis, the highly experienced squad went into the final showdown atop a wave of momentum that crested midway through the evening.
Belvoir’s CDC students compete in fitness challenge By Rick Musselman Sports Editor More than 200 students from Fort Belvoir’s child development centers demonstrated their commitment to physical fitness and healthy living by participating in the 2017 Fitness Challenge, Friday at Specker Field House. The event, sponsored by Child, Youth and School Services, presented the young athletes with a variety of challenges designed to test their fitness levels and give each a chance to compete against each other in a friendly atmosphere while representing their own schools, including Markham School Age Center; and North Post, JoAnn Blanks, South Post and Woodlawn CDCs. Each CDC student wore a special, handmade jerseys to represent their schools with pride. Photo by Rick Musselman
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South Post CDC students compete at the sit-up station during the 2017 CYSS Fitness Challenge, Friday at Specker Field House.
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Bill Behring, Fort Belvoir Little League commissioner, calls a 2014 Little League Virginia District 9 All Star game at the 21st Street Baseball Complex.
On Monday morning I learned of the passing of an icon. Bill Behring, commissioner of the installation’s Little League Baseball program for nearly 45 years, passed away last week. I read these words and still can’t believe it. I think of the thousands of young athletes he led and inspired and all the hard work he put into maintaining the fields, pushing for modern facilities and sharing his love for the game with everyone he encountered. I met Bill in 2011, when I first became sports editor, and his good advice I use to this day. Among his most important suggestions was to spread news coverage over the whole team, as opposed to focusing on one or two superstars. I received that same advice from a former garrison commander and I learned very quickly what it meant to these kids to get their name and picture in the paper. Indeed, there was nothing Bill cared about more than the kids’ welfare and he worked extra hours and traveled a lot of miles to provide it. He was also my friend, with whom I spent many hours talking about the St. Louis Cardinals, the Washington Nationals, great plays in World Series games and anything else even remotely related to the National Pastime. His gentle good humor is something I’ll forever miss. Next weekend is Little League opening day and I can only imagine how tough the ceremony is going to be for everyone. But I can say this, Bill would want everyone to take the field with all the excitement and happiness he spent his life nurturing and protecting. He wouldn’t want us to remember him with tears. He was about the joys of youth and playing the game, and the legacy he leaves behind is proof of his passion. For more, see In Memoriam, page B2.
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Fort Belvoir Little League Commissioner Bill Behring discusses regulations and procedures with athletes trying out for spots on the 2012 teams at Specker Field House.
Fort Belvoir Little League Commissioner, Bill Behring, marks the infield before the start of the 2013 Fort Belvoir Little League baseball Opening Day ceremonies at the 21st Street Baseball Complex.
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Bill Behring, Fort Belvoir Little League commissioner, addresses parents, family members and guests during the opening day ceremonies for the 2012 season at the 21st Street Baseball Complex.
In Memoriam It is with shock and deep sadness that we report the passing of Bill Behring, Fort Belvoir’s Little League baseball president and commissioner, who would have celebrated his 45th year in the position with the 2017 spring season. The Belvoir Eagle staff extends
its most heartfelt condolences to his family; his Child, Youth and School Services associates; and everyone who knew him personally and professionally. We will be running a special article on Bill’s life and dedicated work at Fort Belvoir in the coming weeks.
Fort Belvoir Little League Commissioner Bill Behring completes registrations for the 2015 spring baseball season at Specker Field House.
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DTRA’s Jon Goe delivers a high velocity spike for a score during his teams FY17 intramural volleyball championship match series against NVESD, April 5 at Wells Field House.
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from page B1 But, the future looked anything but bright in the opening matches, as NVESD brought its entire talentfilled roster to bear to ensure every DTRA – A point came at a high price. Taking to the court with a solid 16-5 regular-season record, a 2-0 quarterfinal shutout victory over Countermeasure Research Laboratory and a 2-0 match-series win over the National Guard Bureau in the semis, NVESD focused its efforts on defense, crowding the net with some of the most capable personnel in the league in an attempt to get some payback after coming up short in last year’s final against the same squad. NVESD unleashed its trademark attensive intensity right out of the starting gate, utilizing the comprehensive capabilities of seasoned spike specialists, Alan Krzywicki, Brad Lacey and Wayne Summers, who took every advantage of the surgically placed sets from Tammy Tucker and Richard Teniente. Catching the reigning champions off guard, NVESD steadily built momentum that propelled the unit to a narrow 23-21 first-match victory and a dominating 21-10 win in the second. With their opponents standing one match away from the title trophy, DTRA restructured its defense and committed every effort to evening the scales in the spike department. With team veterans, Jon Goe, T.J. Dierks, Andrew Aldrian, Greg McIntyre and Brian Polson forming the tip of the spearhead at the net, DTRA kicked off a run of scores that quickly began to even the playing field. Exploiting the sterling bumpset precision of Mike Petersen, Christie Myers and Bill Andrews in the backcourt, DTRA triumphed
21-15 in match 3 and emerged victorious, 26-24 after an exhausting match-4 nail biter. With the season now on the line for both squads, match 5 unfolded as an offensive test of wills that grew in intensity throughout the 15-point all-or-nothing showdown. NVESD took to the court at a disadvantage after losing Tucker to an ankle injury late in the fourth exchange. The emergence of reserve player, Kyle Krzywicki, quickly brought the squad back up to full strength and prowess. But DTRA’s dedication and legendary unit cohesion continued to shine and the squad ultimately kept the ball finding open real estate on NVESD’s side of the net, finally taking the 15-9 victory to claim the title 3 games to 2 in one of the greatest comebacks on record. For regular-season and playo f f r e s u l t s, v i s i t h t t p : / / w w w. 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 Justin Fitzgerald, league coordinator and sports facility manager, at 703-806-5093. Athletes can also contact their respective unit representative for sign-up information and scheduling details.
DTRA’s Andrew Aldrian delivers his trademark power spike during his teams FY17 intramural volleyball championship match series against NVESD, April 5 at Wells Field House.
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NVESD’s Wayne Summers takes to the air to deliver the spike during his team’s FY17 intramural volleyball championship match series against DTRA, April 5 at Wells Field House.
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The annual Fitness Challenge features four fitness “stations,” including sit-ups, pushups, a shuttle run and a V-sit reach, which measures forward flexibility from a sitting position. According to Julie Libert, CYSS sports and fitness assistant director, staging these events each year relies on the efforts of volunteers who work many hours in planning and support. “Fort Belvoir Community Hospital always comes through for us and they really deserve some recognition for everything they do,” she said of the nearly 30 military personnel who manned the fitness stations and helped the children compete. “The Thrift Store also helps sponsor our events. They give us money that we buy the refreshments with and pay for the certificates that each child receives. The Thrift Store puts so much money back into the community, with scholarships and all the other support; it’s wonderful and it helps a lot.” CYSS youth sports program specialist, Aricka Vaughan, supervised the stations and cheered the athletes on throughout the morning. CYSS provided healthy snacks after the athletes completed the final station and each child received a special recognition certificate for his or her hard work during the event. The CYSS Fitness Challenge is one of many examples of Fort Belvoir and the U.S. Army’s effort to promote physical fitness, proper nutrition and active lifestyles from the earliest ages. In addition to the annual challenge, Fort Belvoir hosts the pre-K Olympics, the Armed Forces Kid’s Run, the Summer Color Run and many other events aimed to help children across the installation build athletic skills and a strong sense of sportsmanship while maintaining health and fitness. For more information about CYSS recreational and athletic programs, call Libert at 703-805-9138 or the School Age Center at 703-805-9100. See more photos, Page B6.
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Students from the North Post CDC enjoy some healthy refreshments after completing the 2017 CYSS Fitness Challenge, Friday at Specker Field House.
Ronan Ferrell, 4, competing for the Woodlawn CDC, demonstrates his flexibility at the V-Sit station during the 2017 CYSS Fitness Challenge, Friday at Specker Field House.
Ian Holden, 4, competing for the JoAnn Blanks CDC, approaches the finish line of the shuttle run during the 2017 CYSS Fitness Challenge, Friday at Specker Field House.
Military volunteers from Fort Belvoir Community Hospital pose for a photo at the start of the 2017 CYSS Fitness Challenge, Friday at Specker Field House.
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Natalie Pete, 4, competes at the push-up station as her partner, Cadence Poindexter, 4, provides the encouragement during the 2017 CYSS Fitness Challenge, Friday at Specker Field House.
Volunteers from Fort Belvoir Community Hospital cheer on the competitors during the shuttle run portion of the 2017 CYSS Fitness Challenge, Friday at Specker Field House.
South Post CDC student, Genevieve Kynaston, 4, charges towards the finish line during the shuttle run portion of the 2017 CYSS Fitness Challenge, Friday at Specker Field House.
Markham SAC student, Victor Terronez, 4, wraps up a run of 48 push-ups, minutes after completing 41 sit-ups, during the 2017 CYSS Fitness Challenge, Friday at Specker Field House.
Volunteers from Fort Belvoir Community Hospital prepare students from the JoAnn Blanks CDC to begin the shuttle run event during the 2017 CYSS Fitness Challenge, Friday at Specker Field House.
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Sports Briefs This week SHARP 5K Fort Belvoir MWR and SHARP is hosting a SHARP 5K for the community, Friday at 7 a.m. The starting line will be at 14th Street and Middleton Road. Registration is free and can be completed online at Belvoir.armymwr.com, Graves Fitness Center, the Body Shop, or Kawamura Human Performance Center. 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. Free t-shirts will be given to the first 300 registered participants. For more information, call 703-806-4430. To register online, visit https://FtBelvoirSpringRun. itsyourrace.com.
Coed Volleyball Tournament Sports and Fitness is hosting a coed volleyball tournament at Wells Field House, Saturday. The tournament will have an open format; players are not required to play with the installation to which they are assigned. Teams are allowed a maximum of 12 players and there must be two females on the court at all times. Call Graves Fitness Center at 703-806-5368 or visit belvoir.armymwr.com for more information.
CYSS Color Run 2017 Registration is open for the 2017 Child, Youth and School Services Color Run, June 10. The cost is $15 and children ages 4 – 16 are eligible to compete. Register at Parent Central or WebTrac, 9800 Belvoir Rd, Bldg. 200. All participants will receive a t-shirt and goggles on event day. The course is one mile, with obstacles and color splashes. For more information call Julie Libert at 703805-9138.
Get Golf Ready clinics The Fort Belvoir Golf Club offers group golf clinics for beginners that will cover everything needed to get started. Learn to play golf in a fun, casual environment. The cost for the clinic is $100 for five sessions. Clinics are either Tuesdays or Thursdays (2 separate groups) for five weeks. Start dates are today, May 23, May 25, July 11, July 13, Sept. 5, and Sept. 7. Call the Golf Shop at 703-806-5878 to register or for more information.
Upcoming TroutFest The North Post Pool will be stocking the pool with trout for their annual Trout Fest, April 22, 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. Unlimited fishing is available at a cost of $10 for pole and bait or $7 for just bait. Catch one of 10 golden fish to win a prize. No registration required. Call 703-805-2620 for more information.
Water Safety Instructor Course Benyaurd Indoor Swimming Pool offers a Water Safety Instructor Certification Course with First Aid/CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification. The course is April 28-30 and May 5-7. Details and class requirements can be found on the MWR website, belvoir.armymwr.com. The deadline to register is Friday and must be completed in person at the Benyaurd Indoor Swimming Pool, 10051 Gay Road, Bldg. 182. Call 703-805-2620 for more information.
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Army Birthday Golf Tournament. To celebrate the Army’s 242nd birthday, the Fairfax Lee Chapter, Association of the United States Army, is holding their inaugural Army Birthday Golf Tournament at the Fort Belvoir Golf Course June 9, starting at 8:30 a.m. Entry forms and online registration can be found at www.ausa-fairfaxlee.org. The event is a four-person Captain’s choice team scramble. Cost is $120 per person with $20 discount for active-duty military and DA civilians. Sponsor opportunities are also available at the chapter website. Entry deadline is June 2. Registration includes green fees, cart, range balls, lunch buffet, awards and prizes. For more details call Leif Johnson at 703-618-9684 or email pohickcreek@ yahoo.com.
Warrant Officers golf tournament The Lord Fairfax Silver Chapter, USA Warrant Officers Association will hold their 3rd Annual Warrant Officer Week Golf Tournament at the Fort Belvoir Golf Course, June 22 starting at 8 a.m. Entry forms can be found on the chapter’s web site at http://www.usawoalordfairfax.org. The event is a four-person, captain’s choice team scramble. Cost is $80 per person. If you sponsor a hole for an additional $250, the team entry is only $250 (a $70 savings). Entry deadline is June 15 and includes greens fees, golf cart, barbecue dinner, beverages and awards. For more details, call Dick Markle at 571-319-7103 or email at rcmrkl@ verizon.net.
In Progress Join the Fort Belvoir swim team The Fort Belvoir swim team has expanded and now swims at a number of facilities in the Fort Belvoir area. The team has been around for more than 30 years and coaches all ages, offering a rolling admission program where participants can join at any point in the year. Monthly fees vary based on age, swim level and the frequency of meets. For more information, call Coach Mark Murray 703-627-4796 or visit www. fbswim.org.
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Members of the Night Vision and Electronic Sensors Directorate intramural volleyball team define unit cohesion and camaraderie by taking a special pose with the FY17 championship runner-up trophy and teammate, Tammy Tucker (with trophy) after she suffered a late-series ankle injury, following their team’s title match series against DTRA, April 5 at Wells Field House.
Associate passes now available at the Golf Club Fort Belvoir Golf Club offers the opportunity to become affiliated with the “Flagship Golf Facility” of the United States Army through the Associate Pass Holder program. It is a great way to get many of the benefits of being a member of a golf club, without the upfront costs involved. The annual fee of $120 includes no initiation fees, no food and beverage minimums, annual gate pass, priority tee times and participation in member events. For more information, call the Golf Club at 703-8065878.
Youth Sports spring enrollment Track and Field is available for children ages 8-18. Enrollment is open through May 12 and the cost is $95. Enrollment closes when teams are filled or the enrollment date ends. Enrollment must be made in person at Parent Central Services, 9800 Belvoir Road, Bldg. 200. For more information, call 703-8059138.
FIT Team Sports and Fitness is offering a fun, energetic and motivational free workout every Tuesday and Thursday, 6-7 p.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 contact 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.
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Children scramble to gather Easter eggs at the Exceptional Family Member Program’s celebration on DAU campus Saturday.
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Ryan Gamboa, 10, searches for the perfect basket as DAU hosted an annual Easter celebration for the Exceptional Family Member Program Saturday.
Jaylen Reed, 9, extends a hug to the Easter Bunny at Saturday’s annual celebration on the DAU’s campus on Belvoir. DAU and ACS have partnered for nearly the last 20 years.
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Belvoir Briefs Purple Heart chapter meeting The Greater Washington D.C. Chapter 353, Military Order of the Purple Heart, has its monthly meeting at 1 p.m. Saturday at American Legion Post 176, 6520 Amherst Ave, Springfield. The meeting is particularly important because of officer elections for the upcoming year. Also, be sure to bring a buddy for input and support. The Warrior Café is open before the meeting. All recipients of the Purple Heart Medal, especially the newest medal recipients, are invited. FMI, retired Col. Gordon Sumner, gordon.sumner53@gmail.com; or Adjutant William Lee, wlee95678@ outlook.com.
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Miss USA, Capt. Deshauna Barber, U.S. Army Reserve, speaks with Marie Doughty, an Army spouse, about her husband’s deployment. Miss USA visited Fort Belvoir Community Hospital and the USO Warrior and Family Center-Belvoir Monday.
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A Technology Plus Exposition visits Belvoir from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 20 in the O Club. More than 50 exhibitors will demonstrate the latest in cloud and communication technologies; systems integration; wireless; network solutions; construction, defense and Homeland Security equipment and more. Most of the vendors are disadvantaged, woman and service-disabled, Veteran-owned small businesses or are owned by veterans or Native Americans. The free event is open to everyone and includes demonstrations and giveaways.
Information is available from Larry Rinaldo, 703-344-8771. RSVP via e-mail to LRinaldo@cox.net.
Holocaust Day of Remembrance Belvoir observes a Day of Remembrance at 9 a.m. April 25 in the Community Center. Chaplain Lt. Col. Shmuel Felzenberg is guest speaker and the theme is: Learning from the Holocaust: The Strength of the Human Spirit. Info is available from SFCs Jeremy Fernandes or Newuna Gandy, 703-805-2288 or 703-805-5390
Career fair Belvoir’s spring Career Fair is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 27 in the Community Center. Wounded Warriors only at 9 a.m. for the first hour. The fair is open to everyone. Dress to impress and bring plenty of resumes. Registration is required online or at the door. For the link, call Laureen Dupree at ACS, Laureen.t.dupree.civ@mail.mil.
Cyber Bullying Workshop Join ACS for an evening workshop designed to discuss cyber bullying tactics and learn techniques to enhance safety online. The workshop will be held at the Sosa Center, Continued on page A13
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Exchange restaurants open to all visitors, civilians Exchange release While Exchange shopping privileges are only open to Service members and their families, anyone can dine in Exchange restaurants or pick up grab-and-go fare from Express locations. Army Regulation 215-8/Air Force Instruction 34-211 (I) lets anyone, including visitors, contractors and DoD civilians, dine at the Exchange’s more than 1,600 restaurants worldwide. The regulation also authorizes anyone to buy graband-go food and beverages from any of the Exchange’s 300-plus Express locations, as long as the items are consumed on the installation. “Whether you work on the installation or are just visiting a military family member, the Exchange has
you covered with a variety of satisfying meal options,” said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, the Exchange’s senior enlisted adviser. “With numerous, better-for-you options in the food court and Express, the Exchange proves you don’t have to wait until you’re off-post to eat a hearty, healthy meal.” Guidelines on who is authorized to use Army and Air Force Exchange operations are prescribed by Army Regulation 215-8/Air Force Instruction 34-211 (I) and the Armed Services Exchange Regulations, Department of Defense Instruction 1330.21. Anyone who believes they qualify for full Exchange benefits, including access to main stores, should contact their local Exchange manager for additional guidance.
THURSDAY 6:30 p.m. Smurfs: The Lost Village, first run, rated PG FRIDAY 6:30 p.m. Get Out, PG-13 SATURDAY 2 p.m. Smurfs: The Lost Village, PG 5 p.m. The Great Wall, PG-13 SUNDAY 3 p.m. Beauty and the Beast, PG
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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.
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National Day of Prayer lunch Belvoir observes National Day of Prayer with a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. May 4 in the Belvoir Officers’ Club. The theme is: The Life of Prayer and the Profession of Arms. All units and personnel are invited to pray and fellowship together as warriors, families and servants of the nation. Guest speaker is the Rev. Regis Armstrong, ordinary professor of spirituality and professor of Religious Studies at American Catholic University. Tickets are available through unit chaplains or chaplains assistants or by calling chaplain Capt. Warwick Fuller, 717-602-7190; or Fort Belvoir Religious Services Office, 703-806-3316. The Belvoir RSO is in Bldg. 1018, Main Post Chapel, 12th Street. The suggested donation for tickets is $5.
Baby Bundles Baby Bundles is a class for expectant parents to learn about postpartum expectations, infant care,
and how to manage a family budget for when a new baby arrives. The class is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 4 in the Sosa Center, 9800 Belvoir Road, Bldg. 200. Register by April 27 by calling 703-805-2693 or by emailing FBFamilyAdvocacy@gmail.com. This class is open to everyone.
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Militaria Show Outdoor Recreation hosts a Militaria Show from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 7 at the indoor archery range, 10155 Johnston Road, Bldg. 778. Buy, sell, trade and collect a variety of memorabilia from different eras and all parts of the world. Hunting equipment and accessories will also be featured. Admission is free. Vendors may register for 6-foot tables in person at Outdoor Rec for $15-$20, depending on location. Same day table registration opens at 5:30 a.m. Future Militaria dates are Aug. 6 and Nov. 5. For more information, call 703805-3081.
Small, spiritual group forming The Belvoir religious community is forming a Healing Care small group, to facilitate people’s journey to spiritual and emotional wellness and fulfillment. Interested people are asked to contact Chuck Harry, 703-943-8188, charry6042@verizon.net.
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Fort Belvoir Fire and Emergency Services respond to a call at 5504 Caldwell Place, after lightning struck the residence, April 6. Fort Belvoir Fire Marshal Kevin Good said there was no fire, but the back of the house has a hole. According to Good, FES responded to nearly 40 incidents in less than four hours when storms came through the area. Most were electrical emergencies, electrical hazards, and trees down on power lines. However, Belvoir had no significant damage and no one was hurt.
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This month marks the 100th anniversary of the U.S.’s formal entry into World War I. After a long period of neutrality, U.S. lawmakers voted to enter the war, beginning a period of military industrialization never before seen. The Great War, as it’s often called, left an indelible mark on the art of war and catapulted the American military into a more modern age. In recognition of the anniversary, the Defense Media Activity is highlighting a few of those advancements. The military’s use of aircraft really came into its own during the war. While balloons and planes were used before World War I, this was the first major conflict to use aerial combat on a large scale. Initially used for observation, planes quickly became combat tools, with the inclusion of machine-gun fire and aerial bombs. They were even used to drop propaganda materials in wartorn countries. This period was also the precursor to unmanned aircraft. Aviation entrepreneur Lawrence B. Sperry demonstrated the safe and stable operation of what would later become the modern use of autopilot some 10 years after the Wright brothers first flew in 1903. Subs and ultrasound Both the Allied Forces and Central Powers used submarines during the Great War. Germany’s Unterseeboot, or undersea boats, were commonly called “U-boats.” These vessels were used to sink thousands of Allied ships, including
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