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By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer If she could change one thing about the U.S. Constitution’s preamble, Maj. Gen. Gwen Bingham, commanding general of the U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command, said it would be to include women in the phrase “All men are created equal.” Bingham was guest speaker at the Women’s History Month observance March 3 at the Fort Belvoir Community Center. Women’s History Month is about paying tribute to women’s contributions in the U.S. and globally, she said. From the highest ranking woman in the military to your everyday woman, each has something to contribute. Bingham described her mother as a mentor and role model. “My mom was an ordinary woman who worked inside the home,” she said. Her mother raised three kids and influenced Bingham’s father, an Army medic. “You won’t find her in the history books … but, to me, she
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Maj. Gen. Gwen Bingham, commander of U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command, addresses the audience at a Women’s History Month celebration at Fort Belvoir Community Center, March 3. was my hero.” “Women play pivotal roles in toBingham’s mother taught her to day’s Army,” Bingham said. “All are dream big and to step outside of her critical members of our joint-forces comfort zone to achieve her goals, she team.” See BINGHAM, Page A10 said.
New Belvoir Federal Credit Union celebrates with ribbon-cutting ceremony
Easter brunch
The Fort Belvoir Officers’ Club hosts an Easter Sunday Brunch Buffet March 27 with two seatings, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the O Club, 703-780-0930. The cost is $36.95 for club members; $39.95 for non-members; $15.95 for children ages 6-12; and free for children 5 and younger.
By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Belvoir Federal Credit Union held its ribbon-cutting ceremony March 2 at its new location, 9651 Gunston Road. The new branch will be the only standalone location on the installation, although there are several branches and ATMs located inside other facilities, including the Defense Logistics Agency and the Mark Center. The new branch is 3,700 square feet with state-ofthe-art technology, according to Patricia Kimmel, CEO of the credit union. “It’s cutting-edge technology,” she said. “You won’t see this in your typical bank or credit union.” Kimmel was grateful for Fort Belvoir Garrison providing the space and land for the new location, she said. The construction took approximately six months to complete, despite problems, including snow and rain. “It’s a wonderful facility after being all those years in the other building,” Kimmel said. “We are delighted to be here today.” Patricia Collins, a BFCU member, stopped by to make a deposit for the first time at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. She said she really enjoyed the service. “So far, I like the convenience of being able to come
Teen Job Fair
Fort Belvoir hosts a Teen Job Fair for youth 15 and older from 10 a.m. to noon March 24 at ACS, Bldg. 200. Teens should register by calling 703805-4590 or send an email to laureen.t.dupree.civ@mail.mil.
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Patricia Kimmel, president & CEO of Belvoir Federal Credit Union, center, is assisted by Stephen Brooks in cutting the ribbon to the new branch location at 9651 Gunston Road, March 2. in and (use) the drive-in,” Collins said. “It’s more like self-service and I like self-service. And then, there is someone there if you have questions. There’s a greeter, that’s different and nice.” Patrons are able to complete various transactions such as loan payments, deposits and movie ticket purchases, through a video screen with a bank teller. The branch also offers a refreshment café and modern offices. “It belongs to the members, because we serve the members of the Fort Belvoir community.” Kimmel said. For more information about Belvoir Federal, visit www.belvoircreditunion.org.
The Army Emergency Relief campaign on Belvoir runs through May 15. In the campaign’s first week, active-duty, retirees and civilians have donated $2,445, which is 1.5 percent of Belvoir’s goal of $160,000. AER provides emergency financial assistance to Soldiers and their families, mostly from donations to the program, via interest-free loans, grants, partial loans and partial grants. For information about AER and how to donate, visit www. aerhq.org. Belvoir’s AER officer is Toni Cuttino, 703-805-3130, toni.m.cuttino.civ@mail.mil.
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Spc. Stephanie Morris looks through her eyesight during shooting training on Fort Bliss, Texas, Feb. 29. More than 100 wounded, ill and injured Soldiers and veterans are at Fort Bliss to train and compete in a series of athletic events, including archery, cycling, shooting, sitting volleyball, swimming, track and field, and wheelchair basketball. The Army Trials, running March 6-10, are conducted by the Department of Defense Warrior Games 2016 Army Team. Approximately 250 athletes, representing teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Special Operations Command and the British Armed Forces will compete in the DoD Warrior Games June 14-22 at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, N.Y.
Journey to Army Trials By Annette Coward Warrior Transition Command Army News For Spc. Stephanie Morris, participating at Army Trials 2016 on Fort Bliss, Texas, is about more than just competition. It's a way for her to honor her friends and those Soldiers from her unit who died when they were hit by indirect fire in Afghanistan, June 18, 2013. "I often have flash backs like it was yesterday. It stays with you. I struggled for years. But I also use it as my motivation," Morris said. "When I get down and feel really low, I push through. I push through for them," she added. One of her roommates died and two others were severely injured from the blast. Morris fractured her left femur and her right foot. Morris was immediately air lifted to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany. The Toledo, Ohio, native received a Purple Heart for injuries sustained in the line of duty, June 20, 2013.
"I was deeply honored to receive the award. It's more than just a ribbon and another award," Morris said. "However, the reality is, I would give it back if I could just get my unit back. You build such strong bonds with these people. They were my second family." Morris was sent to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to begin her recovery, June 23, 2013. "The recovery process was, and still is, very difficult. I initially didn't want the support, but I've come a long way. I realized the people at the Warrior Transition Unit are here to help me," she said. "Initially I was stubborn. Here I was an athlete all my life and now I'm limited. I didn't know what to do with those feelings." Morris began participating in adaptive reconditioning sports for motivation. She found herself participating in recreational wheelchair basketball and sitting volleyball. "Wheelchair basketball and sitting volleyball are my new normal," she laughed. "The social
and physical therapy is awesome. Sports have a way of taking my mind off stressful situations. My motivation comes from my heroes lost," she said. Morris is competing for a chance to represent Team Army at the 2016 Department of Defense Warrior Games. She hopes to compete in several events including wheelchair basketball and sitting volleyball. Morris says participating in the Warrior Games is a metaphor for the way she now lives her life. "It's all part of God's plan. You learn from it or you let it break you," Morris said. "You keep pushing or you fall. I chose to keep pushing through this competition." The Army Trials are being held at Fort Bliss, March 6 -10. More than 100 wounded, ill and injured Soldiers and veterans are competing for a spot on Team Army. The Department of Defense Warrior Games will be held at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York, June 14-22.
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Fort Belvoir Team 1 member, Jeremy Smith, goes up for the spike during his squad's 2015 Coed Invitational Volleyball Tournament match series against Fort Belvoir Team 2, April 18 at Wells Field House.
Fort Belvoir Team 2 member, Jerry Sheldon, executes a high velocity spike during the 2015 Coed Invitational Volleyball Tournament, at Wells Field House.
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“This began the year before last when we called this the Mother’s Day Invitation tournament; we just moved it up a bit in 2015,” Tatem said. “This is meant to give players from all over the MDW a chance to come out and compete on a level a little higher than intramurals and to build some camaraderie.” Team rosters will be made up of 12 players with a minimum of two females on the court at all times. Following USVA rules, squads will play a minimum of three matches consisting of three sets, and the top six teams will advance to a single-elimination tournament. Awards will include 1st and 2nd place team, 1st and 2nd place individual, five alltournament players, one all-tournament coach, and one most valuable player. The cost is $250 per team and registration must be completed by April 1 at Graves Fitness Center. Registration forms may be completed in advance and turned in at Graves or mailed, with payment, to the address on the form. For registration and event details call 703-806-5093 or visit http:// belvoir.armymwr.com/us/belvoir/ft-belvoir-events/2016-coed-volleyballtournament?eID=405993. For more information about Fort Belvoir’s intramural and recreational volleyball programs, call Geneva Martin at 703- 805-2559 or Ron Valentine at 703-805-2912.
Fort Belvoir Team 1 member, Rob Reed, serves the ball during his squad's 2015 Coed Invitational Volleyball Tournament match series against Fort Belvoir Team 2, April 18 at Wells Field House.
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Runners competing in the 5-6 year old division 1/2-mile race leave the starting gate during the 2015 Armed Forces Kid's Run at Fort Belvoir’s Pullen Track. The 2016 race is May 21 during the 2016 Strong B.A.N.D.S. fitness campaign, which runs through May.
2016 Strong B.A.N.D.S. Locations and Schedule of Activities Bowling Center • Buy four Cosmic Bowling passes Friday or Saturday starting at 9 p.m.-midnight. For more infor mation call 703-805-2991.
805-3714.
Sports and Fitness • Wellness Classes: Yoga at KHPC, Tuesday and Thursday, noon-12:30 p.m. • Functional Fitness Classes: Attend five sessions in one week. Classes are held at Specker Field House Monday-Friday, 6-7 a.m., and Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • Run to Honor 5k: May 6 at Pullen Field, starting at 7 a.m. • Share the Road at the Bowling Center Parking Lot: May 20, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. For more infor mation call 703-806-5368.
CYSS • American's Armed Forces Kids Run: May 21. • Pre-K Boot Camp: every Monday in May, starting at 9 a.m. at the Woodlawn Child Development Center. For more infor mation call 703-805-9138.
Community Center • Travel Fair: May 4 For more information call 703-
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DFMWR fitness specialist. Each participating garrison selects a minimum of five fitness and health-related events to implement throughout the month. Participants are given Strong B.A.N.D.S. wristbands that symbolize the community's commitment to a healthier lifestyle. “The goal of the Strong B.A.N.D.S campaign here is to promote the numerous programs and activities taking place on our garrison and to highlight the opportunities Soldiers and families have to stay physically and mentally fit,” Fitzgerald said. “IMCOM, G-9 MWR created this
Aquatics • North Post Pool Opening Day: May 28. For more infor mation call 703-805-2620.
Adaptive Sports • Wheelchair Basketball: May 11, 1:30-3 p.m. at Wells Field House. For more infor mation call 703-806-5093 Library • Story Walk Trail: Date and time TBD. Golf • To be announced. promotion to encourage healthy lifestyles that support resilience across the entire Army.” Fitzgerald added that the Strong B.A.N.D.S. program creates a special opportunity for Belvoir to not only focus its personnel’s attention on physical fitness but also to highlight the garrison’s aim of increasing a strong sense of solidarity and a commitment to a common goal among the Service members and civilians, who work, live and play on post. “The Strong B.A.N.D.S promotion is a chance to showcase the great fitness programs we are already hosting here while fostering camaraderie, cohesiveness and a sense of total community,” he said.
Marcos Garcia gets in a midday cardiovascular workout with some tire flips during a lunchtime Functional Fitness training session at Specker Field House. Functional Fitness classes will be part of the 2016 Strong B.A.N.D.S. campaign throughout May, with classes being held at Specker Mondays – Fridays, 6 – 7 a.m., and Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Fort Belvoir’s DFMWR fitness specialists coordinate the annual program, hosting events and assisting participants throughout. Strong B.A.N.D.S. wristbands will be handed out at Graves Fitness Center; the Body Shop; Kawamura Human Performance Center; the Bowling Center; the Community Center; the Aquatics Center; Child, Youth and School Services; and Van Noy Library.
For more information about Fort Belvoir’s 2016 Strong B.A.N.D.S. campaign, as well as the installation’s many fitness-centered recreational activities and facilities, call Sheila Edwards, Fort Belvoir sports director, 703-805-4382; Joe Castro, KHPC supervisory sports specialist, 703- 806-4647; or visit http://belvoir. armymwr.com/us/belvoir/categories/ sports-and-fitness.
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Getting It Straight In the March 3 edition, the Belvoir Eagle ran a promotional story for the Heroes vs. Villains race originally scheduled for March 26. According to Anthony Leon, MWR fitness program specialist, the event has been canceled. The Belvoir Eagle apologizes for the error.
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Need more information? • Garrison webpage: www.belvoir.army.mil • Facebook: www.facebook.com/fortbelvoir • Twitter: https://twitter.com/Fort_Belvoir • Belvoir Information Hotline: 703-805-3030
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Eating right reduces the risk of chronic disease By Claudia Drum Army News March is National Nutrition Month and this year's theme is "Savor the flavor of eating right." Eating right is an important part of feeling and looking your best. Also, healthy eating is one of the most powerful tools you have to reduce your risk of chronic disease. According to the newly released 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, a healthy eating pattern emphasizes plenty of vegetables — any kind without added salt, fresh fruits and whole grains; a variety of lean protein choices and small amounts of healthy oils and fats — avocados, flaxseed, olive oil, canola oil and safflower oil. Furthermore, the DGA recommend you reduce your added sugar — less than 12 teaspoons per day or 48 grams per day, sodium — less than 2,300 milligrams per day and saturated and trans-fats intake —
pre-packaged cakes, cookies, pies, whole milk dairy products and red meats. The DGA are science-based recommendations aimed at helping you make better overall food choices. Small, positive changes in your diet can lead to an improvement in your performance, both mental and physical. Start making changes today and savor the flavor of eating right! Small changes to help you savor the flavor of eating right: • Spruce up your leafy green salad with a small handful of nuts — almonds, walnuts and pine nuts and chunks of fresh fruit — apples, pears and oranges. Top it off with a small amount of oil and vinegar-based dressing. • For work, pack a small container of cucumber slices, sugar snap peas, celery/carrot sticks or sliced jicama and enjoy with one to two tablespoons of spicy hummus or no sugar-added nut butter.
• Keep fresh fruit or a small container of dried fruit on hand for on-the-go snacking. • Add an extra handful of veggies — frozen, fresh or low-sodium canned to soups, stews, casseroles and stir-fry recipes. • Choose 100 percent whole grain bread, brown rice or whole wheat pasta. • Mix one-half ground turkey and one-half ground beef — 93 percent lean to make chili, hamburgers or spaghetti sauce. • Mash one-eighth of a ripe avocado and spread it on sandwiches in place of mayonnaise. • Choose water, freshly brewed unsweetened tea or seltzer with a twist of lemon or lime instead of regular soda. • Place a bowl of fresh fruit on the counter and keep pre-portioned nuts, whole grain crackers, fresh fruit/veggies and low-sodium popcorn on hand for snacking. • If you are in the mood for cook-
ies, opt for two instead of three. Slow down and take your time, so you can enjoy every bite. • Season foods with lemon, herbs and spices instead of salt. • Cook more often at home and/or modify portions and dishes when dining out. Split an entrée; ask for dressing or high-fat toppings on the side so you can control the portion. • Choose plain, Greek yogurt and mix in pureed or mashed fresh fruit or muesli. • Aim for at least two fish/seafood meals per week. Choose baked, grilled or broiled without unhealthy fats/butters. A registered dietitian or nutritionist can help you interpret and apply the Dietary Guidelines to your lifestyle. For more information on healthy eating, go to www.eatright.org or the Performance Triad at http:// armymedicine.mil/Pages/Nutrition. aspx.
Wounded Warrior gets on track at Army Trials By Kimberly K. Fritz U.S. Army Medical Command Public Affairs Twice a day, more than 20 runners train at Fort Bliss’ Stout Track where they push their bodies to run faster and farther preparing for the Army Trials set to take place this week. These athletes are dedicated, committed and eager to earn one of the coveted spots on the Army Team for the Department of Defense Warrior Games planned for June 14 - 22, at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, N.Y. Runners, like returning athlete, U.S. Army veteran Terry Cartwright, are competing in the adaptive sports that helped rehabilitate their bodies and their minds after an injury during military service. Cartwright, an infantry veteran, living with a non-visible injury, medaled in the Warrior Games last year. He’s training alongside other returning and first-time athletes. Returning runners like Cartwright and U.S. Army Reserve Spc. Quinn Almon are helping head track coach Rodney Carson to mentor the other runners and foster the feeling of camaraderie over competing. “We’re not here to compete against one another,” Carson said. “We’re all here to better ourselves.” During the trials, runners compete in standard and adapted versions of the men’s and womens’ 100-, 200- and 400-meter sprints, the middle distance 800-meter and a distance run of 1500-meters. Across the field, more Soldier and veteran athletes are taking aim with the shot put from seated or standing positions and throwing a discus from a raised platform. Some are trying out a new sport, like first-time Army Trials athlete U.S. Army veteran Sgt. Jhoonar Barrera. He is competing in the 8-pound shot put event. Barrera used the adaptive sport wheelchair basketball to keep competitive after a spinal cord injury. The veteran credits playing sports with keeping him focused. “Adaptive reconditioning has truly made me mentally and physically stronger to tackle everyday events,” Barrera said. All of the athletes are the best from each of the regions across the U.S. and have earned their spot at the trials and hope to move on to the War-
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U.S. Army veteran Terry Cartwright, of Safford, Ariz., sprints with a training parachute at Stout Track, Fort Bliss, Texas, March 3. More than 100 wounded, ill and injured Soldiers and veterans are at Fort Bliss to train and compete in a series of athletic events including archery, cycling, shooting, sitting volleyball, swimming, track and field, and wheelchair basketball. Army Trials, March 6-10, are conducted by the Department of Defense Warrior Games 2016 Army Team. rior Games. There are more than 100 athletes at ball. Barrera is playing wheelchair basketball, Bliss looking to represent the Army. and is a member of the only all-veteran team in The trials feature seven sports, including San Diego, where he works as an IT technician. wheelchair basketball, sitting volleyball, cycling, The focus is on performing their best in the track and field, archery, shooting, and swimming. competitive sports and in their everyday lives. Wheelchair basketball and sitting volleyball are Time each day is set aside for resilience training, popular and that’s evident when practices are in including goal setting and mindfulness. the evening after a full-day of training and the The athletes empower each other and share courts are filled with athletes ready to build their what practices have worked for them to continue skills and strength. their training. During the first day of training Carson encourBarrera said the significance of sports reminds aged the athletes to participate in as many of the him to continue doing as much as he can and to events as possible. not settle. Many of the athletes are participating in mul“While I’m here, I will never let any of my tiple events. Cartwright, a distance runner, also teammates settle for less,” he said. “Be the difplays sitting volleyball and wheelchair basket- ference.”
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Sports & Recreation Briefs there must be 2 females on the court at all times. The cost is $250 per team. Eligible individuals ages 18 and older with valid ID are eligible. Register at Graves Fitness Center, 2116 Abbott Rd., by April 1 or call 703-806-5368 for more information.
This week Golf Club membership sale Membership sales at the Fort Belvoir Golf Club are underway. There are two championship 18-hole golf courses, the Woodlawn and the Gunston courses. The clubhouse features Niblick’s Clubhouse Grill and the Clubhouse Lounge, which offer a great view, and food and drink specials. Annual Patron Packages include; unlimited green fees for a year, priority tee-time bookings, $2 discount on cart fees, and 20 percent off practice range keys. Call the Golf Club at 703-806-5878 for more information.
Rafting, kayak and canoe trips Outdoor Recreation offers white water rafting, kayak and canoe guided trips. Prices vary according to the activity and request for rentals. Call 703-805-3081 to register or for more information.
Day trips with Outdoor Recreation Starting in April and throughout the summer and fall, Outdoor Recreation offers day trips such as wine tasting, hiking, white water rafting, fruit picking and much more. Outdoor Recreation will provide transportation. Prices vary based on the destination. For more information and to register for a trip call Outdoor Recreation at 703-805-3081.
Professional golf lessons From beginner to avid golfer, the Fort Belvoir Golf Club staff will customize your individual program to maximize your golf experience. The Golf Club offers experienced PGA Class “A” Golf Instruction to help you in all parts of the game including; club fitting, full swing, chipping, pitching, sand, and strategy. Call the Golf Club at 703-806-5878 for more information.
LGAFB play day schedule change The Ladies Golf Association of Fort Belvoir has changed weekly play to Tuesdays for the 2016 season, beginning in April and running through October. Annual dues are $65. The LGAFB is open to all female golfers eligible for membership at Fort Belvoir Golf Club. As a reminder, the LGAFB hosts its annual Opening Coffee and General Membership Meeting March 29, 9-11 a.m. at the Fort Belvoir Golf Club. For more information and to register, email LGAFB President Ginger Poole at ginger.poole121@verizon. net or Social Chair Kim Kohler at jinhyo322@hotmail.com.
Girls’ softball coaches needed The Prince William Lassie League girls’ slow-pitch softball program is looking for coaches for the 2016 season running April 1-June 18. Registration ends Friday. For more information, visit www. pwll.org.
Girls’ softball umpires needed The Prince William Lassie League girls’ slow-pitch softball program is looking for umpires for the spring season. Register until May 31. Umpires ages 16 and older (male or female) are eligible. PWLL will train for this paid position. For more information call the Umpire Director at 703-470-6629 or email Umpires@pwlL.org.
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In Progress
Warrior Transition Battalion shooting guard, George O'Neal, works the ball inside during a wheelchair basketball matchup at Specker Field House. This dynamic adaptive sport will be featured May 11, 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m. at Wells Field House as part of the 2016 Strong B.A.N.D.S. campaign running throughout May.
Youth sports enrollment for spring sports open Enrollment for Spring Soccer, ages 5-12, closes when the teams are full or by March 18. The season runs AprilJune and the cost is $60. Enrollment for Track and Field, ages 5-18, closes when the teams are full or by May 13. The season runs April-August and the cost is $60. Enrollment for any sport must be done in person at Parent Central Offices, 9500 Barlow Road, Bldg. 950. For more information, call Youth Sports and Fitness at 703-805-9318.
Private swim lessons Tailored to the individual, the private lessons offer the chance to gain overall confidence, improve specific techniques or focus on more advanced skills. You have the option of a 30-minute class for $25 per person or 60-minute class for $50 per person. Semi-private classes with a maximum of 2 people are also available. For more information or to schedule a lesson email: jaye.w.urban.naf@ mail.mil.
Upcoming American Red Cross Lifeguard Class Benyaurd Indoor Swimming Pool
offers American Red Cross Lifeguard Classes in March and April. The cost is $275 for the class as well as ARC Certification and all materials. Visit the MWR website or call Benyaurd Indoor Swimming Pool at 703-8052620 for class pre-requisites or more information.
Red Cross Swim Lessons Benyaurd Indoor Swimming Pool offers swim classes for ages 3 to adult. The next sessions will be held from April 5- 21 with a total of 6 classes. Registration is from Monday-April 1 and the session costs $65 per student. Contact Benyaurd Indoor Swimming Pool at 703-805-2620 for more information.
Trout Fest The North Post Pool will be stocking the pool with trout for their annual Trout Fest April 16, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Unlimited fishing 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.
Invitational coed volleyball tournament The 2016 invitational coed volleyball tournament will be held at Wells Field House April 16 follow an open formant (players are not required to play with the installation to which they are assigned). Teams are allowed a maximum of 12 players and
Thursday afternoon golf shootouts The Fort Belvoir Golf Club welcomes everyone to attend Thursday afternoon shootouts every week beginning April 21 at 3 p.m. Players can sign up with the golf shop one week in advance. Each week different formats will be offered. Examples include skins, two- person team events, blind bogie, and individual net and gross competitions. Drink and food special are available in the lounge afterwards. Members who ride are charged a 9-hole member cart fee. Daily fee patrons pay twilight fees of $15 to walk and $25 to ride. For more information call the Golf Club at 703-806-5878.
Archery Class Mondays, Outdoor Recreation, 10155 Johnston Road, Fort Belvoir 22060, Bldg. 778, 5:30 -6:30 p.m. Minimum age requirement is 6 years. Students must be in the classroom by 5:20 p.m. for safety briefing. Cost is $5 active duty, $3 active-duty dependents, $7 non-active duty (retirees or DoD civilians), $5 non-active duty dependents. Call 703-805-3081 for additional information.
Cosmic Bowling Cosmic Bowling is available Fridays, 9 p.m.-midnight, and Saturdays, 1 p.m.-midnight at the Bowling Center, 5975 Middleton Rd., Bldg. 1199. Cost is $5 per game or a 3-hour unlimited special for $16 per person from 5 p.m.-midnight. For more information, visit http:// belvoir.armymwr.com/us/belvoir/ programs/bowling-center.
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This year’s Women’s History Month theme is “Working to form a more perfect union: Honoring women in public service and government.” Bingham recalled several military and civilian women who had major influence in the military. From Air Force Col. Nicole Malachowski, the first woman to be selected as part of the USAF Air Demonstration Squadron, also known as Thunderbirds; to Brig. Gen. Loretta Reynolds, commander of the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command, women have achieved many goals and have had great influence in the military. In the government, almost 300 women have served in the House of Representatives since 1917. Today, 81 women serve in the House of Representatives and 20 in the Senate, Bingham said. What do the many women in government and military service have in common? Bingham said these women are driven to make a difference. “Never say never,” Bingham said about setting goals. “It can happen and it can happen to you” she added. Although many strides have been made to bring equality to women, Bingham said there is still work to
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Maj. Gen. Gwen Bingham, commander of U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command, addresses the audience at Women's History Month celebration at Fort Belvoir Community Center, March 3. be done. But she is proud of what the military has done so far and is proud to have served 34 years in an institution that strives for diversity and inclusion. Although March is meant to discuss the contributions of women, Bingham said she hasn’t forgotten about the men who have also strived for equality. “Thank you for being supportive of all of us,” she said.
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Irish music Phil Coulter from Derry, Northern Ireland; and Andy Cooney from New York join forces for Celtic Crossings, a North American tour that brings these two Irish icons together. The Celtic Crossings Concert is scheduled for March 18 at 8 p.m. at Forest Park High School Auditorium, 15721 Forest Park Drive. The school is near at Route 234, I-95, exit 152B. The concert also includes Geraldine Branagan and the Irish Pops Ensemble. Tickets are available from http:// www.celtic-crossingsdc16.org/.
3rd Annual NoVa Maker Faire The NoVa Maker Faire is gearing up for its third annual familyfriendly event that brings more than 100 makers to a fun-filled day celebrating the diversity of makers across the region. The Faire is Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Langston Hughes Middle School and South Lakes High School in Reston, Va. Makers will share their knowledge through hands-on projects for adults and children on topics ranging from blacksmithing and primitive skills to 3D printing, drones and robots to creative reuse of recycled materials and creative art-making. Makers will be grouped by their topics, including young makers; drone zone; robotics; 3D printing; science lab; fiber alley; sustainability village and more. Area schools will present their programs, including Camelot Elementary, South Lakes High School, Marshall High School and George Mason University Public libraries are becoming the home for makerspaces in local communities. Arlington Library, Fairfax County Library, and Loudoun County Library will exhibit maker programs happening in their libraries. The event includes hands-on activities and food trucks. Advance tickets are available online now. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children through Saturday. Family tickets are available this year for $40, but only in advance. Tickets at the door are $20 for adults and $8 for children. Info is available from http:// makerfairenova.com/cfm/2016makers/.
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Cyberbullying: One in five teens affected By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Seventeen-year-old Kourtney Henry knows firsthand what it’s like to be cyberbullied. “A few people were saying things about me on Instagram and Facebook. I wasn’t paying attention to it until another friend mentioned it to me,” she said, explaining what happened. “We got to the bottom of it. I didn’t want that in my life.” She got school security involved and they were able to help. “I’m grateful because if my friend hadn’t told me all those things were out there, I wouldn’t have known that there were rumors going around about me that were false,” Kourtney said. “I’m just very grateful that my friend came up to me and said this is happening and you need to do something about it.” DeDe Wallace, victim assistant specialist with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations, said verbal abuse is most common in cyberbullying. But she’s also seen cyberbullying overlap with sextortion cases. HSI works on cases and investigations in areas including human rights violations, human smuggling, cybercrimes, immigration fraud and transnational gang activity, according to the HSI website. Wallace recalled a local case in which a male teenager was able to get photos off a teenage girl’s phone and use them to bully her. “She took it because she didn’t want to tell anybody about the photos he had,” Wallace said. “He basically had full control over this young girl because she would have done anything for people to not see what he had and what he was doing to her.” The case is a more extreme example of cyberbullying because it involved child pornography since the girl was underage, Wallace said. Virginia doesn’t have a law against cyberbullying nor is there a federal law. However, bullying can be a crime if other laws are broken in the process, Wallace said. Virginia does have a law making it a crime to disseminate photos out of revenge. The law was signed in 2014 and classified revenge pornography as a Class 1 misdemeanor. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service’s Stop Bullying website, 22 percent of children ages 12-18 were bullied at school. “When I was a kid, you’d have one bully and that bully would come after you every time they
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saw you,” she said, adding that cyberbullying, on the other hand, takes bullying to a different level. “All you have to do is get all the friends on your social network to go after that child, too. You literally could have 500 people get your email address because (someone) posted it on their Facebook page and everyone picks up that leak and just goes at you,” Wallace added. With kids having multiple devices, the cyberbullying can follow them wherever they are online. If the harassment is happening through email, they could get a barrage of notifications, making them anxious about opening their devices, Wallace said. “Even if you put your laptop up or your iPad down, you’re still going to hear your cell phone. You have a kid in a heightened state of anxiety,” she said. Kids end up feeling isolated as a result. According to the Stop Bullying website, kids likely to be a victim of cyberbullying include those who are thought of as different because of things like their weight, clothing, income or being new to a school. They might also be unpopular and have few friends, be depressed or have low self-esteem, or not get along with others well. Kids likely to be a bully may have less parental involvement or home issues, are aggressive and easily frustrated, have friends who bully or see violence in a positive way. Kourtney was upset about what happened but said she was going to be the better person about the incident, she said. “I haven’t done anything to anyone to make them feel upset or angry about me,” Kourtney said. “I was kind of like, are people really that low
that they need to go mess with someone else’s life and make them upset?” Anonymity on the Internet might increase malicious behavior because people are able to hide their identity without much repercussion, Wallace said. “You may be this great kid at school and everyone likes you. But, online, you could actually be a horrible person because there’s enough distance that it doesn’t feel like you’re harming somebody — you’re just adding to someone’s comments,” Wallace said. Her agents told her the Internet “(is) like the Wild Wild West out there because everybody feels like they can do whatever they want and they’re not breaking any laws. How is anybody going to find out who I am,” Wallace said. Cyberbullies should really think about their behavior, Kourtney said. “It needs to go through your mind, even before you send a text or anything like that … is this going to hurt this person? Am I being negative toward what that person believes in, the way they dress, the way they talk?” she said. “You shouldn’t do it because you’re absolutely ruining people’s lives. There are people who’ve gotten so low in their lives that they’ve committed suicide because of these things. It’s so sad that stuff like that is still happening.” For victims of cyberbullying, Kourtney suggests going to someone you can trust like she did. “Some things you can solve on your own. But, things like cyberbullying … I don’t think you can always solve that by yourself, because things get more hectic that way,” she said. “Go to a person you trust. Go to the people who love you and they will help take care of you.” For more information on preventing cyberbullying, visit www.stopbullying.gov. Editor’s note – this is the third in a series about Internet safety. The next topic, online privacy, will be in the March 24 issue of the Belvoir Eagle.
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Belvoir Briefs Cleanup volunteers needed Fort Belvoir volunteers are needed to make a difference with the 28th Annual Potomac River Watershed Cleanup, April 3 from 9 a.m. to noon along the shorelines of Belvoir. Join the Environmental and Natural Resources Division in a shoreline cleanup of Accotink Bay and Dogue Creek. The cleanup is conducted, rain or shine. The Alice Ferguson Foundation provides gloves and bags. Volunteers are asked to dress in old, weatherappropriate work clothes and shoes they don’t mind getting dirty. Inclement weather before the cleanup impacts the bay’s water level and the amount of exposed shoreline at low tide. Adults, children, families, organizations, scouts and community groups are encouraged to participate. Info and registration is available through Kevin Walter, 703-805-3969, kevin.e.walter8.civ@mail.mil.
Tech Expo A Belvoir Tech Expo, supported by the Network Enterprise Center, is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the O Club. The event features data security; cloud computing; fiber optics, solutions and switches; communications; secure VTC systems; info destruction
and more. The expo is free and open to everyone. Info is available from federal events.com.
Infant Massage ACS invites new parents to take part in an infant massage class that teaches techniques to increase parent and infant bonding; provide relief from a variety of infant ailments; and promote baby relaxation. The class is open to Service members; family members; retirees, and DoD civilians. Registration is free and ends April 1 for the class that starts April 7.
Cosmic Bowling Fridays, 9 p.m.-midnight; and Saturdays, 1 p.m.-midnight at the Bowling Center, 5975 Middleton Road, Bldg. 1199. Cosmic Bowling features music videos and effects lighting in an ultra-lounge atmosphere. The cost is $5 per game or $16 per person for 3 hours of unlimited bowling between 5 p.m. and midnight.
Water aerobics canceled Water aerobics classes at Benyaurd Indoor Pool have been canceled until a contract is updated.
Golf Club Membership Membership sales are available at the Fort Belvoir Golf Club. Belvoir’s
Golf Club has two, championship 18-hole golf courses, Woodlawn and Gunston. The clubhouse has Niblick’s Clubhouse Grill and the Clubhouse Lounge offers a great view and a variety of food and drink specials. Annual patron packages include unlimited green fees for a year; priority tee time bookings; cart fee discounts; and other discounts. Call the Golf Club, 703-806-5878, for more information.
New York City day trips Leisure Travel Services offers monthly day trips to New York City on the third Saturday of every month, beginning March 19 through December. People who go get six hours of free time on the ground upon arrival and no guided tour. The cost is $55 per person and reservations must be made at the Fort Belvoir Community Center LTS office. For information call 703-805-3714.
Re-enactment: Another Way to Share Your Genealogy How do you share your genealogical research findings? Come watch reenactor Charles Belfield as he shares his own line differently than usual. Belfield grew up on a family farm in Richmond County, Va. He, his father, and generations of grandfathers have lived on the same land since 1700. His discussion for the Mount Vernon Genealogical Society is Tuesday, from 1 to 3 p.m. in Room 112 of the Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500 Shenandoah Road, Alexandria. More info is available from www.mvgenealogy.org or by calling 703-768-4101.
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Teams should register by April 1 for a volleyball tournament at Wells Field House April 16 with an open format. Players do not need to play for the installation they are assigned. Teams are allowed a maximum of 12 players and there must be two females on the court at all times. The cost is $250 per team. Eligible to people 18 and older with valid ID. Register at Graves Fitness Center, 2116 Abbott Road. Call Graves Fitness Center at 703806-5368 for more information.
Trout Fest The North Post Pool will be stocked with trout for MWR’s annual Trout Fest, April 16 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event includes unlimited fishing for $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.
Fellowship program accepting applications The U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center is accepting applications for the 2016-17 Senior Service College Fellowship program
through March 23. The program is a 10-month, educational opportunity conducted under the auspices of the Defense Acquisition University at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md.: Huntsville, Ala.; and Warren, Mich. The SSCF program prepares civilians at the GS-14/15 levels or equivalent for senior leadership roles by provides training in leadership and acquisition. Program components include completion of DAU’s Program Management Course, PMT 401; leadership courses; applications of acquisition to national defense issues; research in acquisition topics; mentoring; and a distinguished speaker program. For complete program information and application requirements, visit: http://asc.army.mil/web/ career-development/programs/defense-acquisition-university-seniorservice-college/. For APG-specific program information, visit: http:// www.dau.mil/sscf/Pages/apg.aspx. More info about the program is available from Jim Oman, james. oman@dau.mil, 410-272-9470.
Researchers looking for military, law enforcement Walter Reed Army Institute of Research is looking for people to help with its Experienced Breacher Study. People between ages 18 and 60 with at least four years of operational experience in military or law enforcement, with minimal exposure to blasts, are needed. Volunteers are invited to Bethesda, Md., for three days with six hours of research activities per day. There is no cost for participation or tests related to the research study. Travel to Bethesda and accommodations are provided for the volunteer and a companion. Monetary compensation for time is provided. Interested people are asked to contact Kristine Dell, 301-496-5829 or kristine.dell@nih.gov.
O Club membership The Fort Belvoir Officers’ Club is looking for new members. New members will now get two free Sunday brunch coupons when they sign up. Membership includes discounts on dining and pool passes for Connelly Pool Complex. E-7 and above, retirees, DoD civilians equivalent to GS-7 and NF-3 and above are eligible for membership. More information is available from the O Club, 703-780-0930 ext. 600.
ACS Play Morning Play morning gives youth, from toddler to 5 years, a chance to play with other children from across the installation in a fun and structured learning environment and for parents to connect with others. Play Mornings are Tuesdays. Eligible active duty, retirees, and DoD civilians are welcome.
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Chapel Services Woodlawn Chapel: 1801 Wright Road, Bldg. 1801, 703-806-5911 • Saturday: 5 p.m. Catholic Mass • Sunday: 7:30 a.m. Catholic Mass; 9:15 a.m. Catholic Mass; 11 a.m. Gospel Service • Monday-Friday: 12:05 p.m. Catholic Daily Mass Belvoir Chapel: 5950 12th St. Ste. 101, 703-806-3006 • Friday: 7:30 p.m. Jewish Service • 3rd Saturday: 9:30 a.m. Jewish Service • Sunday: 8 a.m. Protestant Service; 9:30 a.m. Catholic Mass; 11 a.m. Protestant Service; 2 p.m. Contemporary Protestant Service (ChapelNext) Fairfax Chapel: 5675 21st Street • Sunday: 11:15 a.m. Catholic Mass Fort Belvoir Community Hospital: 9300 DeWitt Loop, 571-2314178/79, Oaks Pavilion, 1st Floor • Friday: 12:15 p.m. Jewish Community Gathering; 1:30 p.m. Islamic Jumu’ah Prayer • Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Protestant Service; 11 a.m. Catholic Mass • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: noon Catholic Mass • Wednesday: 11 a.m. Catholic Mass
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Soldiers accept mission aboard space station By Dottie K. White SMDC/ARSTRAT Sending Soldiers into space may seem unusual for an Army that conducts a large part of its missions on the ground, but, during the next two years, NASA's International Space Station will have at least one active-duty or retired Army astronaut on board. Retired Army Col. Tim Kopra launched Dec. 15 and is scheduled to return June 5. He will be joined by retired Army Col. Jeff Williams March 18. Upon Williams' return, retired Army Col. Shane Kimbrough is set to launch Sept. 22, and Col. Mark Vande Hei makes his rookie flight in March 2017. All but Vande Hei will be commanders during the second half of their six-month missions. "The Army is always gravitating toward having more representation in those longer duration flights on the space station than the other services have," Vande Hei said. "We have a very good reputation for going places and staying. And we're doing that in space." All active-duty Army astronauts are assigned to the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command's NASA detachment at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. The newest class of astronauts includes Lt. Col. Drew Morgan and Maj. Anne McClain. Either could be assigned for ISS expeditions beginning in the next 12 to 18 months. McClain said she really likes how varied astronaut training is from day to day. "Being in the Army, you don't stay in one job very long," she said. "I was nervous coming here thinking this is going to be my one job for a very
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Freedom Friday at Fort Belvoir Elementary School started out with a greeting from the leaders of the 249th Engineer Battalion (Prime Power). Lt. Col. Julie Balten, commander of 249th Engineer Battalion; and Command Sgt. Maj. Dwayne Hite appeared on the school’s morning video announcements to kick off the monthly Character Counts discussion. Each month, dozens of Belvoir Service members and civilian employees visit the elementary school as part of the ongoing Character Counts program, a partnership between the school and the garrison’s headquarters battalion. During the visits, usually on the first Friday of the month, the Service members talk to students about one of the Josephson Institute’s Six Pillars of Character—respect, trustworthiness, fairness, caring, responsibility and citizenship. This month, about a dozen Soldiers from the 249th Engineer Battalion were among those who visited second- and fifth-grade classrooms to talk about respect. On the morning announcements, Balten gave the students examples
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Enlisted Soldiers RACE to West Point By David Vergun Army News
“We are always seeking future leaders for our officer corps. Nearly 15 percent of each West Point class can come from prior service,” said Col. Deborah McDonald, adding that she welcomes even greater numbers. RACE — the Rapid Application Completion Exercise — provides an edge to enlisted Soldiers for getting through the tough, arduous admissions process in a streamlined manner, said Maj. Jason Dupuis, Soldier admission officer, USMA Directorate of Admissions. “The RACE program allows us to expedite the admissions testing and evaluation process through Soldiers’ units to maximize our recruiting efforts,” said McDonald, who is the director of admissions at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. The advantage to the Army is that it retains its best and brightest enlisted Soldiers and provides competent leadership to the Army, he said. Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey said he strongly encourages Soldiers to apply. “When we have a high number of Soldiers admitted to the U.S. Military Academy, it adds to the diverse composition of the Corps of Cadets,” Dailey said. “This diversity invaluably increases the overall educational and leader development opportunity
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Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey strongly encourages enlisted Soldiers to apply to West Point. for those who attend. In short, experienced Soldiers who join the Corps of Cadets help strengthen our future officer corps from within.” Dupuis, the developer of RACE, started out as an enlisted Soldier. When he discovered he might meet the eligibility criteria to go to West Point, he said he jumped at the chance. The biggest hurdle, he noticed, was getting through the many requirements needed for the admissions process. He said he somehow stumbled through and was accepted in 2001. Over the years, he said he spoke to other enlisted Soldiers and they had similar problems with the admissions process. “It was especially hard for
them to focus on their mission of soldiering, while also doing paperwork,” he said. “A very large percentage simply gave up.” What RACE basically does is get Soldiers together in a day-long classroom environment where they fill out paperwork, take exams, and get questions answered by coaches. In that way, a process that normally takes months to complete can be finished in just one day, he said. Since RACE just started last year, only six installations have tried it, he said. By sometime this year, Dupuis said he hopes to take it Army-wide.
Up to 85 spots a year are reserved for enlisted Soldiers at West Point, according to Title 10 authority, Dupuis said. Soldiers’ commanders can nominate them to attend, he added. Even if more Soldiers apply to West Point than will ultimately be accepted, Dupuis said the process gets Soldiers thinking about higher education. “Maybe I didn’t get into West Point, but I tried and almost did,” he said, speculating on how a Soldier might think about their application process. “But, maybe, I can attend some other university and use my G.I. Bill that way.” Either way, it’s a win for the Soldier and for the Army.
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There’s one more step to take after RACE and being accepted to West Point. It’s called preparatory school. Prep school is a 10-month program for enlisted Soldiers who may not have a degree, but who have the aptitude and motivation. The school helps them bone up on the material they will need to know to be competitive with other candidates, he said. Without prep school, “that gap in education can be absolutely detrimental to Soldiers who are coming to West Point,” he said.
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Ever since the founding of the USMA in 1802, enlisted Soldiers have been accepted to West Point, Dupuis said. At one time, West Point “was our main commissioning source in the United States,” he said. During the Civil War, huge numbers of enlisted found their way there and served with distinction on both sides of the war. In 1946, a preparatory school for aspiring enlisted West Point cadets was started at Stewart Airfield, N.Y., and then moved to Fort Belvoir, Va., in 1957. In 1975, it moved to Fort Monmouth, N.J. “That’s where I went,” he said. Today, the prep school is at West Point.
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The single-story, L-shaped Pope-Leighey House was constructed of brick, glass and red cypress.
A small second bedroom with thematic window cut-outs at the Pope-Leighey House in Alexandria.
Pope-Leighey House by Frank Lloyd Wright The Pope-Leighey House illustrates the thoughtful designs of architect Frank Lloyd Wright, who designed the modest single-family house during the 1930s. Simply designed of red cypress, brick and glass, the 1,200-squarefoot structure provides a spacious feeling with abundant windows and careful use of summer and winter sunlight. Now owned by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, it was relocated to Woodlawn Plantation immediately west of Fort Belvoir. Paid tours are available Friday through Monday, from noon to 4 p.m.
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Fort Belvoir is again hosting one of the most action-packed sporting events of the year, April 16 at Wells Field House to salute the Military District of Washington and give Service members and civilians from area military installations a chance to participate in some friendly competition. The 3rd annual Coed Invitational Volleyball Tournament, sponsored by the Fort Belvoir Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, will draw nearly 100 athletes from all over the Washington, D.C. area. Last year, players from Fort Lee; Walter Reed National Military Medical Center; Joint Base MyerHenderson Hall; the Pentagon; Joint Base Andrews; U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters; and the Navy Research Lab, competed against several Belvoir teams in a one-day, double-elimination tournament. Geneva Martin, Fort Belvoir intramural sports program coordinator; Richard Tatem, Fort Belvoir fitness coordinator; and Justin Fitzgerald, DFMWR sports and fitness specialist hosted the 2015 tournament that began at 8 a.m. and ran well into the afternoon. See VOLLEYBALL, Page B3
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Fort Belvoir Team 1 member, Mike Minton, executes a spike during his squad's 2015 Coed Invitational Volleyball Tournament match series against Fort Belvoir Team 2, April 18 at Wells Field House. This year's event is April 16 at Wells.
Belvoir to keep fit, resilient with Strong B.A.N.D.S. By Rick Musselman Sports editor Fort Belvoir is among U.S. Army garrisons worldwide that will once again participate in the annual Strong B.A.N.D.S. campaign beginning May 1, in recognition of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Standing for “Balance, Activity, Nutrition, Determination and Strength,” this year’s Strong B.A.N.D.S. program is the Army’s 5th annual effort to encourage Service members and civilians to “band together” to support resilience, and commit to staying fit and leading a healthy lifestyle by participating in athletic activities. According to a recent press release, this year’s Strong B.A.N.D.S. campaign aims to support the Army's "Ready and Resilient" creed and the Comprehensive Soldier and Family Program.
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Belvoir fitness enthusiasts participate in a Yogalates class at Graves Fitness Center. To celebrate the installation's 2016 Strong B.A.N.D.S. campaign, yoga classes will be offered Tuesdays and Thursdays, noon-12:30 p.m. at the Kawamura Human Performance Center throughout May. Strong B.A.N.D.S. is spon- and is designed to energize and sored by the U.S. Army Instal- inspire community members to lation Management Command’s live a healthy lifestyle, according Directorate of Family and Mo- to Justin Fitzgerald, Fort Belvoir rale, Welfare and Recreation See BANDS, Page B4
Anyone who has read this column regularly has heard me complain about excessive cell phone use — how everywhere I go I see people who appear far more engrossed in what’s happening on their handheld device screens than what’s going on in the direct vicinity. In fact, so enthralling these gadgets must be that I’ve occasionally pictured a giant UFO landing on Long Parade Field, a gleaming alloy gangplank lowering to the grass, and a trio of spindly greenish beings striding down and saying to somebody hanging out in the parking lot, “take us to your leader.” Then I hear the bystander saying, without even looking up, “OK, but let me finish this real quick,” as he fingertips dance across the touch screen. “I’ve never made it to this level before.” Today’s cell phones come equipped with something that apparently is even more attention- consuming that web surfing and texting — the video game. In fact there are thousands of titles one can choose from that cover nearly every sport and recreational activity imaginable. But last week I discovered that the free ones that ship with the phone itself turn out to be the most popular. Indeed, people share their progress and scores on social media on a nearly hourly basis. While I dare not mention the specific games by trade name, everyone will recognize the format they all share. The player is presented with a grid of different objects — hard candy, moons, stars, flowers, etc. — and the goal is to collect as many of these objects as you can. This is accomplished by lining up identical objects in a row, at which point they disappear from the play area. If you get the required number of matches, you progress to the next level (of which there must be hundreds). Now being a traditional-sports old guy, I never really gave much thought to the modern forms of video gaming, aside from asking, in exasperation, a couple of people See TIMEOUT, Page B5