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March 17, 2016
Army, DLA plan ahead for equipment reductions, sustained readiness By Beth Reece Defense Logistics Agency Defense Logistics Agency leaders outlined how the agency will continue helping the Army as it removes more than 2 million pieces of equipment from its inventory, during an Army/DLA Day event at the Pentagon March 8. In keeping with DLA’s commitment to warfighter support, Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch, DLA director, assured Army officials that the agency’s logistics planners are partnering with the Army Materiel Command and participating in Unit Equipping and Reuse Working Groups at numerous installations to expedite equipment turn-ins and help preserve critical resources. DLA Disposition Services will provide training to help Soldiers prepare equipment for turn-in and is looking for ways to reduce paperwork required during the turnin process. Placing additional DLA employees at customers’ locations will also decrease the amount of time it takes units to be relieved of property, said Mike Cannon, DLA Disposition Services director. The Army will remain engaged in missions around the world, despite equipment and budget reductions, added Lt. Gen. Gustave Perna, the service’s deputy chief of staff for logistics. To remain effective, Army
Up Front 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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Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch, far left, front, DLA director, discusses equipment and budget reductions with Army officials during Army/DLA Day at the Pentagon, March 8. and DLA officials will have to work laborate with commercial facilities, together to find smarter ways to said Joe Farris, director of business get things done, he continued. For development for DLA Distribution. example, DLA can help sustain the That effort could also lead to shortArmy’s high readiness level by pro- ened delivery times, streamlined deactively managing critical repair liveries to maintenance facilities and parts for the Army’s combat weap- a common audit-readiness solution ons systems, including the Bradley for government-owned inventory. fighting vehicle and Black Hawk Other topics included the Djihelicopter. bouti Forward Stocking Initiative DLA can also help the Army save and improving logistics networks money in storage and distribution across the Arabian Peninsula and costs by helping Army depots col- the Levant.
Renovations started at hospital
ODR closed for Easter weekend
Outdoor Recreation will be closed March 26 and 27 for Easter. For people who need tables, chairs or an inflatable for Easter, all rentals that weekend will be discounted to a one-day rental fee. Rented equipment must be picked up March 25 and cannot be returned until March 28. Regular hours of operation resume March 28. Stop by or call Outdoor Recreation at 703-8053081 for more information.
Cleanup volunteers needed
Air-flow project will take three months Fort Belvoir Community Hospital Public Affairs The normal pedestrian access at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital from the Meadows-Sunrise Lobby to the Meadows Garage is closed for renovations. The exit vestibule from Meadows-Sunrise will be extended and have new doorways to control air flow in and out of the hospital, especially in cold winter months. Hospital officials expect the project to last three months, until mid-June. With the breezeway closure, pedestrians will need to use the sidewalk that parallels DeWitt Loop between the Meadows Garage and the Meadows-Sunrise entrance. The Meadows-Sunrise lobby exit to the Meadows Garage breezeway will be closed inside the lobby. The pathway from the Meadows Garage elevator area through the breezeway will be closed. The front vehicle entrance to the Meadows Garage will also be closed to
The Army Emergency Relief campaign on Belvoir runs through May 15. Belvoir’s goal is $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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The normal pedestrian access at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital from the Meadows-Sunrise Lobby to the Meadows Garage is closed for renovations. vehicle traffic to allow pedestrians to exit the garage and reach the sidewalk safely. The Meadows Garage will remain open during the entire project, but vehicles will need to enter and exit through the rear access point via Doerr Road. During this phase of work, the east parking lot in front of the hospital and the River Garage will remain open as normal. Patient/visitor patience is appreciated.
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. 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, 703805-3969, kevin.e.walter8.civ@ mail.mil.