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Prime Power gets new commander By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer 249th Engineer Battalion (Prime Power)’s Lt. Col. Julie Balten relinquished command to Lt. Col Daniel Kent, Friday at a change of command on Belvoir’s Long Parade Field. “Here we are, ready to begin another storied history in this battalion,” said Maj. Gen. Richard Stevens, deputy chief of engineers and deputy commanding general. “Here we are, to recognize what is perhaps the most significant achievement of an officer’s career – and that is command. It is the ultimate vote of confidence by one’s superior officers. It is a job of immense personal satisfaction and, at times, unrelenting pressures. But, changes of command are inevitable and a ceremony such as this is a history event.” It’s a public demonstration of the continuity of leadership, he said, and shows the dedication to those who put on the uniform every day. Passing through the gates of Fort Belvoir reminded him of the battalion’s history and its creations, he said.

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From left, Maj. Gen. Richard Stevens, Deputy Commanding General, USACE; Lt. Col. Julie Balten, outgoing Battalion Commander; Lt. Col. Daniel Kent, incoming Battalion Commander, at 249th Engineer Battalion change of command ceremonies on Fort Belvoir’s Long Parade Field, Friday. “The Black Lions are the keepers of Fort Belvoir’s Engineer legacy, and they are amazing,” Stevens said. The Soldiers within the unit are

249th Engineer Battalion presents, Color Guard presents arms during change of command ceremonies on Fort Belvoir’s Long Parade, Friday. Lt. Col. Daniel Kent assumed command from Lt. Col. Julie Balten.

on duty, all day, every day, and “these Soldiers are truly sentinels of freedom. They are making a difference each and every day,” he said, adding the unit is one-of-a-kind within the Defense Department. Thanks to Balten’s steadfast and calm leadership, Stevens said the battalion has only gotten better under her command. He described her as having unparalleled dedication to family, the battalion and the mission, and delicately balanced each. Balten said without the leadership of those who supported her and the support of the Soldiers within the unit, the mission couldn’t happen. The unit plays a crucial part, helping with mission-critical projects and emergency situations all over the world and locally. For example, Balten said C Company, 249th Engineer Battalion helped on Belvoir during an emergency. “(They) heeded the call and provided emergency electrical power,

by deploying a power plant to critical communications facilities here on Fort Belvoir,” she said. “Their quick response and 24-hour operations provided the facilities with a reliable, primary means of power for several weeks and remained on 24hour call.” Stevens welcomed Kent and his family, adding that Kent brings a wealth of knowledge and experience with the ability to “take this battalion to even greater heights,” Stevens said. Kent said not everyone gets to command the best unit in the Army, but he was grateful for the opportunity. “It’s truly an honor to serve this world-class unit as your commander,” he said. “I am humbled; grateful; proud; and, most of all, excited to serve with you as we face the nation’s contingency and emergency power requirements wherever and

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NGA predecessor, Army Map Service, gets historical marker By Carling Uhler NGA Office of Corporate Communications At The Turner Farm in Great Falls, Va., June 24, The Virginia Board of Historic Resources dedicated a historical marker to commemorate the work of the U.S. Army Map Service. The Turner Farm is a former Nike missile site and satellite tracking facility, used by the U.S. Army Map Service, a National GeospatialIntelligence Agency predecessor organization. It is also an observatory park with several celestial telescopes. The Analemma Society, a non-profit organization, has a partnership agreement with the Fairfax County Park Authority to develop recreational and educational astronomy programs at The Turner Farm. The new roadside marker stands beside a marker for the Great Falls Nike Missile Site, which details how radar and other control equipment at The Turner Farm defended Washington from Soviet air attacks between 1954 and 1962. At the dedication ceremony, Aimee Vosper, event emcee, spoke about the significance of the former Nike missile site’s contribution to the Global Positioning System, or GPS. Beginning in 1961, the site served as a support facility for geolocation and navigation, establishing precise geographical reference points on the Earth’s surface. “It’s fitting that the pioneers of the Global

Positioning System get credit for their work,” Vosper said. “While we all know GPS as the voice that guides us to our destination, its use extends far beyond our cars and walking apps – this worldwide net connects us all.” The historical marker is at a site that carried on a strong scientific tradition, Vosper said, imploring students of all ages to continue such important scientific work, with eager curiosity. “It began with the wonder of the stars and the love of the night sky,” said Vosper. “(And now,) new generations are looking to the heavens, broadening their knowledge of science and perhaps receiving the spark that will lead to our next big technology leap. “Fortunately, members of the U.S. Army Map Service put their trust in science – just look where that has taken us,” she said. Closing the event, Jack Fahey, a former NGA and Army Map Service employee, spoke about the historical and scientific connection at the historical site, and about the advances made at The Turner Farm that keep geospatial technology going forward. “Nearly 25 years ago, the people of this facility formed an important link in the GPS chain that almost all of us became dependent on, not only for commercial navigation, but also finding directions to our favorite coffee shop,” said Fahey. “This site links us to the past while moving us into the future.”

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Army Medical Service Corps celebrates 100th anniversary By G. H. Cureton RHC-Atlantic Public Affairs

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From left, retired Col. Richard V. N. Ginn; retired Brig. Gen. Sheila R. Baxter and Brig. Gen. R. Scott Dingle, during the playing of the Army Song at the end of the Army Medical Service Corps’ 100th anniversary celebration Friday in the Fort Belvoir Community Center.

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Army Medical Service Corps officers, past and present, celebrated the centennial anniversary of the MSC at the Fort Belvoir Community Center, Friday. The event, hosted by Brig. Gen. R. Scott Dingle, commanding general, Regional Health Command-Atlantic, featured retired Col. Richard V. N. Ginn, author of “The History of the U.S. Army Medical Corps,” and retired Brig. Gen. Sheila R. Baxter, who served as the 15th MSC Corps Chief

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Lt. Col. Anthony Whitfield, product manager, takes over Wideband Enterprise Satellite Systems during a Change of Charter ceremony, June 29, at Wallace Theater.

PEO-EIS satellite systems changes charter By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Wideband Enterprise Satellite Systems had a change of charter ceremony, June 29 at Wallace Theater, for Col. Joel Babbitt, product lead, who was replaced by Lt. Col. Anthony Whitfield, product manager. Brig. Gen. Patrick Burden, PEOEnterprise Information Systems commander, called the organization one of the most complex programs in the field, yet, with Babbitt’s leadership, the organization made great strides toward its goals. “Joel exceeded program objectives that delivered key capabilities ahead of schedule while (saving) more than $14 million,” Burden said. Babbitt thanked team members for their hard work supporting the organization’s mission, and said it’s their work that made everything possible. The organization plays an important role within the Defense Department, adding that “our nation’s trust is well placed in you,” he said. Whitfield said “Babbitt is the example of a great leader, someone who exudes courage, calmness and patience … traits crucial to navigating the complex situations that arose during your time in command. No one does it better than Col. Babbitt,” Whitfield said.

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Lorton Workhouse Arts Center celebrates Independence Day Photos and story by Paul Lara An afternoon thunderstorm rumbled through Lorton Saturday, and, as the skies cleared and July temperatures began to soar, locals turned out in force for fireworks at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton. The community event at the arts center, one of Fort Belvoir’s community partners, showcased contemporary art in numerous studios, now occupying what had once been a women’s prison that opened in 1910.

Glass, ceramics, mixed media, oils and performance art were popular indoor attractions, while cold drinks, shaved ice and barbecue kept the crowd happy outside. Families staked out their spots for the big attraction at dusk: a large fireworks show culminated a day of fun, food and music. With a clear sky and moon overhead, the initial volley burst overhead at 9 p.m. and repeated pyrotechnics of vivid reds, blues and greens delighted the audience for more than 20 minutes.

The Shane Gamble Band, from left, Dave Hadley, Shane Gamble and Jamie Watkins, was the headline band at the Workhouse in Lorton Saturday.

Above: Stars and stripes were abundant at Workhouse Arts Center Saturday for a holiday festival of art, live music, food, drinks and fireworks. Top right: Northern Virginia families enjoy a free evening of fireworks at the Workhouse in Lorton to celebrate the holiday weekend. Bottom right: Noah Hilton, center, uses his bubble gun while awaiting the evening’s pyrotechnics in Lorton Saturday at the Workhouse Arts Center.

Left: Tessa Sanborn, left, and her daughter, Hannah, dance to the music of the Shane Gamble Band under the big tent at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton. Above: Families take refuge from the summer heat under umbrellas and in the shade of the old prison walls at the Workhouse Arts Center Saturday as they wait for the evening’s holiday fireworks.

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Post runners qualify for the Belvoir Army Ten-Miler team By Rick Musselman Sports Editor Thirteen Fort Belvoir Soldiers and civilians pushed their endurance to the limit early June 29 in the Army Ten-Miler qualifying run in Mount Vernon, Va. They each vied for slots on the prestigious teams that will represent the installation at the 2017 ATM, Oct. 8 in Washington, D.C. The Army Ten-Miler is sponsored each year by the U.S. Army Joint Force Headquarters, Military District of Washington - National Capital Region. Celebrating its 33rd installment this year, the ATM promotes the Army, builds esprit de corps, supports Army fitness goals and enhances community relations. Thirty-five thousand runners compete each year in the Army Ten-Miler—the second largest 10-mile race in the U.S., after the Philadelphia Broad Street Run. The qualifier establishes the final open and mixed activeduty coed team rosters of eight athletes each, with two alternates, according to the best finish times. Belvoir’s Headquarters Battalion hosts the qualifier and Lt. Col. Chris Tomlinson, battalion commander; and Joe Castro, Kawamura Human Performance Center supervisory sports specialist, coordinated it. Photos by Rick Musselman

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Robert Denmark crosses the finish line of the 2017 Army Ten-Miler qualifier run, June 29 at Mount Vernon.

Belvoir lady golfers finish strong in major tournaments By Bea Burdick LGAFB president

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LGAFB member, Kathy Mitchell, executes a medium-range chip shot on the Golf Club’s Woodlawn Course. Mitchell recently earned a fourthplace finish at the 34th annual National Military Retired Golf Classic in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

June was a busy month for Ladies Golf Association of Fort Belvoir members. In addition to the group’s weekly play Tuesday mornings; eligible ladies participate in away events. Five members recently enjoyed a Captain’s Choice at Heritage Hunt Golf and Country Club; and nine golfers played in the 34th Annual National Retired Military Golf Classic in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Sarah Major won 4th place in Division A and Kathy Mitchell came in 4th in Division C. Several ladies also played in Arlington-Fairfax County Golf League Cup matches at Belle Haven Country Club. Ladies competed in Cup flights A through D according to their current handicap index. Belvoir ladies won 6 out of 8 places in the A Cup.

Recent Tournaments 1st place Oksan Hite 2nd low net Marie Anderson 2nd low gross Jasmine Huh 3rd low net Won Hwant 4th low net Young Stoddard 6th low net Pam Chaney For more information about the LGAFB, email Carol Lucke at suprmom514@aol.com.

Timeout Know your audience— and yourself By Rick Musselman Sports Editor I was getting ready to cover a softball matchup on North Post a few weeks ago. While I was milling around and chatting with players on the Center of Military History team, MWR decided, with skies darkening overhead, winds picking up and thunderstorms in the forecast, to cancel the game. About ready to head on out, the CMRL team chose to use the free time to get some practice in, as long as the weather would allow. Having found this squad to be a uniquely lighthearted and jovial group, I thought it’d be fun to stick around and watch them play. They’re a new unit in Belvoir’s intramural leagues anyway, so I also thought it’d be cool to give them some press coverage to help introduce them to the program. It was during that hour that I was reminded of why I love being sports editor. Military intramurals are about camaraderie and, judging by what I witnessed that night, CMRL’s going to fit in quite nicely here. To begin with, the players are obviously friends. The benign, playful razzing they gave each other after missing an easy catch or having a grounder dribble past them, demonstrated the hallmark of true sportsmen— never taking the game so seriously that the rewards of basic human interaction and elemental enjoyment are lost. I get to see this sort of thing often in my travels and that dedication to team and unit is one of many reasons I look forward to coming here every day. One can sit around planning efficient and profitable ways to climb the corporate ladder, but at the end of the day (and at the end of life), the people we’ve worked and played with (and the admiration and respect we’ve earned in the process) is really all we’ve got. I, personally, can’t imagine a fat checking account or impressive investment portfolio being much of a comfort when the realization is finally made that there isn’t nearly as much time ahead as there is behind. Good memories will be quite sufficient for me when that day ultimately comes, and the people I’ve hung out with here will be a big part of them.

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Tom Cannata slings the ball over to first for the out during an intramural softball showdown, May 15 at South Post Field. Fort Belvoir is forming a special coed summer softball ball league for players looking for another opportunity to compete outside of the Commander’s Cup series.

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Joe Legra connects for a shot to deep center during an intramural softball matchup, June 6 at Graves Field. Fort Belvoir is now forming a coed summer softball ball league for players looking for another opportunity to compete outside of the Commander’s Cup series.

Belvoir forming co-ed softball summer league By Rick Musselman Sports Editor Fort Belvoir MWR’s sports and fitness staff recently announced plans to form a summer softball league for men and women interested in competing outside of (or in addition to) the annual Commander’s Cup intramural softball program that usually wraps up at the end of June. According to Colby Shahan, Graves Fitness Center recreation assistant, the season is scheduled to run for about a month, with three games played every week. “The Co-Ed Summer Softball Smash League regular season will run from Aug. 4 to Sept. 8, with three games being played every Friday evening at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m., and all games will be played either at Graves or Pullen softball fields.” he said. “The league will consist of 12 teams, with each fielding

a maximum of 15 players, with at least three females and three males on every squad.” The season culminates with a tournament Sept. 16 between the top-ranked teams to crown a champion. Medals will also be awarded to each player on the top two teams. A registration fee of $200 per team is required and the new league is open to all active-duty military, spouses, family members, retirees or DoD civilians assigned or attached to a unit at Fort Belvoir who are 18 and older, Shahan added. Teams must provide their own equipment, except for softballs. A team captains meeting is at 1 p.m., July 27 at Graves Fitness Center to go over the rules and procedures. For more information and to sign up, call Graves Fitness Center, 703806-5368; or email colby.a.shahan. naf@mail.mil.

Ladies Golf Association of Fort Belvoir Weekly Results Ace Day Tournament – Woodlawn Course June 27- Net Scores Ace of June Anna Chaung

Third Flight - White Tees 8 Players

First Flight - White Tees 6 Players

1st place Bea Burdick

1st place Pong Hunter

2nd place Kathy Mitchell

73/78*

2nd place Dianna Davis

3rd place Lee Bright

Second Flight - White Tees 8 Players

4th place Nittaya Carryer

1st place Kim Kohler

Forth Flight - Red Tees 5 Players

2nd place Oksan Hite

1st place Gyun Estep

66/71*

3rd place Young Stoddard

2nd place Ellen Sibre

68/73*

4th place Gail Edwards

3rd place Mary White

* Adjustment to compare to white tee score plus 5 strokes

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Ten-Miler team, Continued from page B1

Photos by Rick Musselman

Keith Moon crosses the finish line of the 2017 Army Ten-Miler qualifier run.

Julie Debruler approaches the finish line of the 2017 Army Ten-Miler qualifier run, June 29.

Ryan Stickel wraps up the final leg of the 2017 Army Ten-Miler qualifier run.

Runners arrived at the Mount Vernon Trail “zero” mile marker at 5 a.m. to register and begin the 10K qualifying race. Runners followed an “out and back” format, with athletes running 3.1 miles out, to a turnaround point along the paved path along the banks of the Potomac River parallel to the George Washington Memorial Parkway; and then returned to the starting point. Safety personnel from the battalion and the Directorate of Emergency Services were stationed at check-points along the race route to maintain communications and ensure participants stayed hydrated and accidents could be dealt with, if necessary. Once the final roster is selected, the Belvoir teams will train two or three mornings each week, right up to the main event, Oct. 8. During the actual Army TenMiler, only the top four times for each team will be used to tally the total team time. For the mixed team, at least one of the four recorded times must be a female’s. Belvoir team coordinators will continue to recruit runners in the coming weeks to participate in the famous race. For more information about Fort Belvoir’s Army Ten-Miler teams, call Castro, 703-806-4659 or email joseph.r.castro23.naf@mail.mil. Details of the Oct. 8 main event in the nation’s capital are available at www.armytenmiler.com.

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Sports and Recreation Briefs This week Summer swim lessons

Swim lessons are offered at Benyaurd Indoor Swimming Pool for infants, children, teenagers and adults. Session one begins Monday and session two begins July 24. Classes will run Monday-Thursday for two weeks for $80 per person. Registration must be completed at Benyaurd Indoor Pool and classes will be at the Officers’ Club Connelly Pool Complex. All class dates and descriptions can be found at belvoir. armymwr.com. Call 703-805-2620 for more information.

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 Tuesday, July 13, Sept. 5, and Sept. 7. Call the Golf Shop at 703-806-5878 to register or for more information.

Tennis Clinics and Drop-in lessons

The Fort Belvoir Sports and Fitness Program offer beginner, intermediate and advanced tennis clinics and single-hour drop-in lessons. Clinic start dates are Aug. 1, and Sept. 5. Clinics will consist of warmup, technical, practical and sports

conditioning segments. Beginner sessions will be from 5 – 6 p.m. and intermediate and advanced sessions will be 6 – 7 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, at either the Graves Fitness Center tennis courts, 2116 Abbott Road, or the tennis courts on Gunston and 14th St. Clinics last 3 weeks with 2 sessions a week (total of 6 sessions). The cost is $115. Drop-in lessons are an hour long and are available for beginner, intermediate or advanced levels. Drop-in lessons must be arranged by calling 703-806-4430. The cost for drop-in lessons is $35. Eligible patrons include all active duty Service members, retirees, and dependents over the age of 18, DoD civilian employees, and contractors. Participants must register and pay at Graves Fitness Center or the Body Shop. For more information call 703805-4430.

Walking Across the USA

Walking across the USA is a 12week program in which participants record their miles each day after using a treadmill, elliptical, bike, track or outdoor trail. The program runs through Aug. 27. Each participant uses log-in sheets to track their progress. Miles are tracked at the Body Shop and Graves Fitness Center. In addition, a map of the USA will pinpoint locations and be updated Mondays. There are three categories: elliptical, bike, and walking (treadmill, track, or outdoor trail).

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Boat owner Eugene D. Smith signs a Vessel Safety Check form with members Dan Viglione, center; and Tom Walsh, right; from U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 25-8, June 10. Viglione, training to be a vessel safety examiner; and Walsh, his instructor; and other members of Flotilla 25-8 provided free vessel safety checks for boaters at the City of Alexandria Docks. Vessel safety checks are a fast and easy way to find if a boater has all of their required and recommended safety equipment. Members of Flotilla 25-8 are civilian volunteers that support the Coast Guard by promoting recreational boating safety through patrols on the Potomac River and its tributaries; boating safety classes and other vital maritime tasks. Flotilla 25-8 meets the third Thursday of the month at the Mount Vernon Yacht Club and is accepting applications for new members. Go to http://wow.uscgaux. info/?unit=054-25-08 for information and to contact a member.

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Belvoir Briefs Pick-up lunchtime dodgeball Sports and fitness invites the community to participate in a new pick-up Dodgeball League at Wells Field House, Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The field house is at 1810 Goethals Road. All skill levels are welcome. This program runs through September, or longer, depending on popularity. FMI, call 703-806-5093.

Patriotic musical Hull’s Memorial Baptist Church in South Stafford invites everyone to come celebrate the nation’s independence with a patriotic musical, “Indivisible.” The program has many well-known songs celebrating our heritage while people can see a slide show. The free productions are at 7 p.m. Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday. Donations will be collected for Homes for Our Troops. Hull’s is at 420 Enon Road, South Stafford, 540-371-4124.

Summer reading for teens Join the Library for a number of teen reading programs all summer long. Teen activities are Tuesdays until Aug. 8, for rising 7th-graders thru graduating seniors. All teen activities are free, but require sign up, due to limited space. Teens meet at the designated location at 2 p.m. Activities include Cook with Chef Jeff at the Youth Center, July 11; Climbing the Rock Wall at Graves, July 18; Auto Skills

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Summer reading for schoolage children The Library hosts School Age STEM/STEAM programs Thursdays through Aug. 10 at 2 p.m. The program is for rising 1st thru rising 6th graders. No sign-up required. FMI, library, 703-805-4244.

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