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By Amanda Stewart Staff writer At the start of his remarks at the Military District of Washington Equal Opportunity Office’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration Tuesday, guest speaker Claiborne Douglass Haughton Jr. asked audience members in the Fort Belvoir Community Center to turn to the person next to them and shake his or her hand and tell them, “I love you and there’s nothing you can do about it.” With some laughter, audience members obliged and greeted one another. Haughton said he hoped those who attended could be inspired by King’s legacy through that act. “I hope you are inspired to reach out and touch somebody’s hand and try to make the world a better place, if you can,” Haughton said. Haughton retired as the acting deputy assistant secretary of defense for equal opportunity in 2002 after a 35-year career with the Department of Defense. He now serves as president and CEO of Haughton Group LLC, his diversity consulting and motivational speaking business based in Arlington. Tuesday he shared his thoughts on King’s life and legacy with the Belvoir community in a celebration that also included a viewing of “The Ministry of Justice,” a short film about King; and a performance of “Precious Lord Take My Hand,” by singer Tabitha Massenberg.

Up Front Family and MWR Sports and Fitness will host its annual Health and Fitness Expo, today, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Graves Fitness Center. There will be vendors and interactive displays to provide an overall health experience. Come see all of the wellness opportunities on Fort Belvoir and in the community.

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Claiborne Douglass Haughton Jr., the father of the first DoD programs for Americans with disabilities, and president and CEO of the Haughton Group, delivers the keynote address at the Martin Luther King Day observance at Fort Belvoir Community Center, Tuesday. “Dr. King was one of the greatest preachers of his era,” Haughton said. “His life was his greatest sermon.” Haughton’s remarks included the words of King, poet Langston Hughes, and other Civil Rights-

era leaders that illustrated both the progress that has been made in America since King’s time and the work that remains to be done. Haughton said, in 1963, when King gave his now famous “I Have See KING, Page A8

HRC commander gives officer professional development briefing By Amanda Stewart Staff writer Maj. Gen. Thomas Seamands, commanding general of the U.S. Army Human Resources Command, spoke about force shaping, promotions, the board process, evaluations and more during an officer professional development briefing at Fort Belvoir Jan. 14. The briefing aimed to update officers on human resource topics and to solicit feedback from them, Seamands said. A standing-room only crowd of officers from Belvoir and throughout the national capital region filled Humphreys Hall’s Thurman Auditorium for the talk. “The fact that you are here tells me you care about your profession,” Seamands told the officers. “The fact that you are here tells me you care about mentoring other officers.” Seamands spoke about how the Army goes about shaping the active-component force, which is budgeted to go from a peak of 566,000 people in fiscal 2011 to 450,000 in fiscal 2018, and the methods human resources uses See DEVELOPMENT, Page A8

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, 301-4965829 or kristine.dell@nih.gov.

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Registration is open for several youth sports. Little League Baseball, for ages 4-16, and girls softball is for ages 7-13. The seasons run from April to June for $60 per child. Registration closes when the teams are full or by March 4. Spring Soccer, ages 5-12, enrollment closes March 18 or when the teams are full. The season is from April to June and the cost is $55. Track and Field, ages 5-18. Enrollment opens Monday and closes May 13 or when teams are full. The season is from April to August and the cost is $85. Enrollment must be done in person at Parent Central Offices, 9500 Barlow Rd, Bldg. 950. For more information, contact Youth Sports and Fitness, 703-805-9318.

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Maj. Gen. Thomas Seamands, commanding general of the U.S. Army Human Resources Command, speaks with officers in Belvoir’s Thurman Auditorium, Jan. 14.

The Officers’ Club celebrates Valentine’s Day with a romantic dinner, Feb. 13, 6-10 p.m. The evening includes a four-course dinner; a glass of wine; dancing; entertainment and cash bar. The price is $90 per couple and reservations must be made in person at the O Club or by calling 703-7800930 ext. 600.

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Soldier places second at Combatives tournament By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Staff Sgt. Dennis Jones, Headquarters Battalion, placed second out of 400 people in the 185-pound division, Dec. 12 at the 2015 U.S. All-Army Combatives Tournament at Fort Bragg, N.C. For his success at the tournament, he received a coin from Maj. Gen. Bradley A. Becker, commanding general of the U.S. Military District of Washington. “We’ve got one of the best of the best,” Becker said about Jones, adding it takes a lot of guts to do Combatives. Jones is the chief trainer at the U.S. Army Combatives School on Belvoir. “I enjoy teaching it and proving the stuff that we teach works,” Jones said. “It’s been a hobby of mine for awhile.” The three-day, annual competition consisted of teams from each Army post. The post teams use tryouts to select who will become a team member, Jones said. Those teams compete in one location each year. The first day’s completion was grappling only, with no strikes allowed. The second day includes open hand, slaps to the face, and punches to the body, kicks, takedowns and grap-

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Staff Sgt. Dennis Jones, left, is coined by Maj. Gen. Bradley A. Becker, commanding general of the U.S. Military District of Washington, Jan. 14 after placing second out of 400 in the cruiserweight division at the U.S. All-Army Combatives Tournament at Fort Bragg, N.C. pling. The final day was a bout in the Ralph Alfonso, director of U.S. Army Combatives School for MDW. tactical enclosure. “What we teach at the gym … (is) Combatives is more than jiu jitsu or wrestling, said Sgt. 1st Class being a Soldier in an environment

Michigan National Guard activated to support Flint water crisis By Lt. Col. William Humes Joint Force Headquarters Public Affairs Michigan National Guard

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To help distribute water to Flint, Mich., citizens, Soldiers assigned to the Michigan National Guard were formally activated Jan. 13 by Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder. The Guard members will be assigned to five water distribution sites at fire stations in Flint and will help distribute water and filters to citizens in need. “This is a great opportunity for our members of the Michigan Guard to help out the citizens of Flint,” said Maj. Gen. Gregory Vadnais, director

where someone is trying to hurt you or others,” he said. “In order to protect you, you sometimes have to keep people away from you and use your primary weapons system or keep them from coming any closer to you and use your secondary weapons systems. And, in a worst-case scenario, you can’t use your weapon or you don’t have a weapon. You have to have the willingness to close the distance and finish the fight with whoever that is.” The tournament is only a piece of the Combatives program, Alfonso said. “That’s how we get to conduct realistic training against someone who is also trying to win,” he said. “Obviously, there are a lot of safety factors at play with a lot of rules and stuff – because we all have to go to work on Monday, and we’re all on the same team. So, regardless of who wins in the cage, tomorrow I want that guy or lady who’s willing to get in the cage, I want them next to me. So it’s not just about the grappling or the jujitsu or wrestling or boxing, it’s also about being able to use your weapons.” For more information about Fort Belvoir’s Combatives courses, visit http://www.hqbn.belvoir.army.mil/ combatives.asp.

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As snow approaches, be winter ready By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Winter has finally arrived, with temperatures on Fort Belvoir reaching as low as the teens and 20s. Now, surrounding areas, including Belvoir, are expected to get snow. So, make sure you and your family are prepared for winter weather. The Department of Homeland Security’s Ready.gov website suggests preparing for a storm and having emergency supplies before a change in the weather. In your car, items like a shovel; extra batteries; water; a blanket; booster cables; emergency flares; windshield scraper; small broom; and snack food are a few items to keep on hand, in case you get stuck in your vehicle during a snowstorm. For your home, an emergency kit is also necessary, but there are some other steps you’ll need to take to keep your home secure during the winter. According to Ready.gov, things you can do include: learn how to shut off water valves if your pipes break; insulate pipes to prevent them from freezing; allow faucets to drip during freezing weather; maintain heating equipment with inspections and cleanings; and insulate your home by using caulking and weather-stripping supplies. During a snowstorm, stay indoors and drive only when it is necessary

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Capt. Terikazu Onoda, 12th Aviation Battalion assistant operations officer, explains the career choices that are available to the students from West Potomac High School. The Alexandria students were at Davison Army Airfield, Tuesday for a career field day.

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Students from West Potomac High School in Alexandria look on as the 12th Aviation Battalion lifts a Humvee during a sling load exercise at Davison Army Airfield, Tuesday. The students were shown a variety of career opportunities that the Army offers after graduation.

West Potomac High School student Jesse Benitez examines flight controls of a 12th Aviation Battalion helicopter during a career field day at Davison Army Airfield, Tuesday.

A group of West Potomac High School students stood next to a Black Hawk helicopter inside a hangar on Davison Army Airfield Tuesday and listened politely as Sgt. Colton Young told them about the work he does with the 12th Aviation Battalion. Then, the real fun began. “Take as many selfies as you want,” Young said, as the teens scrambled to climb inside the helicopter and look around. The students visited the airfield and a few other sites on Belvoir Tuesday on a field trip to learn about careers in the Army. The students are part of West Potomac’s Governor’s Youth Development Academy program, a Virginia Department of Education grantfunded program that provides college and career preparation help to students identified as being “in the academic middle,” based on their grades or standardized test scores. As part of the program, the students go on field trips to colleges and universities, government buildings and other locations, said program director Cathie Grant-Goodman. “What we try to do is take kids, who might not get the opportunities to explore these things otherwise, and expose them to different opportunities that are available to them,” Grant-Goodman said. This is the second year that West Potomac, in the Alexandria area of Fairfax County, has participated in the grant-funded program and the second year the students have visited Belvoir, Grant-Goodman said. “For a lot of the students, they may not otherwise get the opportunity to do things like this,” she said. “For many of these kids, this is a major life experience.” Juniors Jesse Benitez and Helen Garcia

The 12th Aviation Battalion recruiting day concludes as the sling load flies past the high school students at Davison Army Airfield, Tuesday.

A crewman fits high school student Jason Grant with a rescue vest during a recruiting field day with the 12th Aviation Battalion at Davison Army Airfield, Tuesday. said the program helped them explore differ“For a lot of students, I think it helps guide Later in the day, the students were scheduled ent options for their futures. them to success and helps them so they don’t to have briefings with military police and en“It’s helped me to get an idea of the differ- mess up now,” Garcia said. gineer units on Belvoir. ent college and career choices that are out At Davison Airfield, the students explored At the airfield, the students snapped lots there and to start to think about what I want helicopters and rescue equipment used by the of pictures as they explored helicopters and to study in college,” Benitez said. 911th Technical Rescue Engineer Company. other equipment in the hangar.

Freshman Yoan Kongai said he was happy to have the opportunity to see the helicopters up close and to talk to the Soldiers. “I just feel happy to be here with the Soldiers,” he said. Raudel Perez, a senior at West Potomac, said he has been thinking about joining the Air Force and was interested in hearing about the aviation opportunities in the Army. “I didn’t know the Army had helicopters like this,” he said. “It’s cool just to see them up close and to see how big they are.” Capt. Terikazu Onoda, assistant operations officer for the 12th Aviation Battalion, encouraged the students to talk to the Soldiers about their jobs and to ask them questions. “You don’t often get the opportunity to talk one-on-one to the Soldiers who are actually doing the job,” Onoda told the students. Onoda said the field trip was a good opportunity for many of the battalion’s young Soldiers to talk to the high school students. “It’s an opportunity for our younger Soldiers to be able to explain what brought them into the military not too long ago, when they

Spc. Kristen Smith, with the 12th Aviation Battalion, shows high school student Shawn Petty the complexities of engine maintenance of an Army helicopter during an Army recruiting field day at Davison Army Airfield, Tuesday. were in the same position the high school students are in,” he said. “The point is to tell the Army story, and for Soldiers to tell their story.” The highlight of the field trip for many came at the end of the visit, when students had the opportunity to witness a helicopter lift a Humvee into the air as part of training for ground and air sling-load operations. “That was really cool,” one teen exclaimed, while many of the students held their cell

phone cameras above their heads, snapping pictures. Onoda said he hoped the field trip helped demonstrate to the students some of the things they could do if they decide on a career in the Army. “All of this is possible for you guys,” he said. “You many not believe it but if you, number one, graduate high school and, number two, decide to join the military, really the options are endless.”

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From Page A1 a Dream” speech, there were only about 3,000 African American lawyers; now there are about 30,000. In 1963, there were about 10,000 African American doctors; now there are about 35,000, he said. In 1963, there were about 227,000 African American college students; now there are over one million, he said. In 1963, there were fewer than 100 African American elected officials, compared to about 9,500 now, including 400 mayors, two senators, 43 members of the Congressional Black Caucus, and President Barack Obama. “A tremendous progress has been made. We have come a long way,” Haughton said. But, he added, there is still a long way to go to fulfill King’s dream of equality in America. “Despite our progress, we still have work to do in the vineyard before night falls. The eye of the hurricane has not passed out to sea,” Haughton said. Haughton said that while there are more African American lawyers, doctors, college students and elected officials, there are still not

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to reduce the force. Seamands also highlighted some of the things that are done to help those separating from the Army. A portion of Seamands’ briefing also focused on the board process, which he described as “one of the most misunderstood processes in the Army.” Seamands gave an overview of the

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Claiborne Douglass Haughton Jr. delivers an inspirational keynote to attendees at the Martin Luther King Day observance at Fort Belvoir Community Center, Tuesday. enough, and there are too many African Americans “caught up in the justice system” and struggling with unemployment, low incomes

process and directed those interested in learning more to the HRC website, www.hrc.army.mil, where a mock board overview can be found. One of the questions Seamands took from the audience focused on whether it would be beneficial to have the board process be anonymous. Seamands said there is a debate now about whether the board should continue to receive a photograph of the officer in question along with other material including performance

and home foreclosures. “We have traveled a long way, but we still have a long way to go,” Haughton said. Haughton also spoke about his own life and the path that took him from his childhood spent in an orphanage in Louisiana to a career as one of the top equal opportunity officials in the DoD. “The theme is ‘never give up,’” he said. Haughton said that to honor King’s legacy we should work for change and to serve others. “We are all indebted to Dr. King … Let his light shine in our lives 365 days a year,” Haughton said. “In the spirit of Dr. King, go forth and do great things.” Lt. Col. Philip Lenz, Belvoir’s Headquarters Battalion commander, thanked Haughton for his comments and thanked the equal opportunity office employees for their work in putting the celebration together. “All of the equal opportunity office observances give us a chance to look back and reflect at our heroes in history … and we are also challenged by those heroes in what we have left to do to close that gap in equality,” Lenz said.

documents and resumes. Seamands said he thinks the photograph is important to remind the board members that they are making decisions about people. “I think it’s important for the board to understand the impact of its decisions,” he said. Other questions from the audience touched on topics including the timing of evaluations, separation and career timelines and other concerns. Seamands said hearing feedback

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Command Directorate Team Breakfast Senior leaders of military and civilian organizations are invited to join ACS for the Command Directorate Team Breakfast Feb. 4, 7 to 9:30 a.m., at ACS, Bldg. 200, 9800 Belvoir Road, to learn about programs and services at ACS. A full complimentary breakfast will be provided. To RSVP, call the Information and Referral Program, 703-805-4404, by Jan. 28.

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Wedding Exhibition and Bridal Show The Fort Belvoir Officers’ Club hosts a Wedding Exhibition and Bridal Show, Feb. 27, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The exhibition will feature tasting, advice from wedding professionals, bridal fashion, music previews, and designs for table displays, flowers, cakes linens, jewelry and more. There is a $10 fee for entry and all are welcome. For more information call the Officers’ Club at 703-780-0930.

Volunteer orientation Volunteers are always welcome at Belvoir. To be eligible, volunteers must attend a mandatory training session. The next mandatory training session is Wednesday from 11 a.m.noon at ACS, Bldg. 200, 9800 Belvoir Road. Call 703-805-4590 to register.

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Outdoor Recreation hosts a Militaria show, Feb. 7. Buy, sell, and trade memorabilia from different eras and all parts of the world, as well as hunting equipment and accessories. Tables may be reserved for $15$20 until event day, as space allows. Doors open to the general public at 8 a.m. and entry is free. For more information call Outdoor

Sports and Fitness is conducting tryouts for three teams to run in the 2016 Cherry Blossom 10 Miler at 9 a.m. Feb. 6. There are 15 spaces available to fill a military, government and club team. Tryouts are on the Mount Vernon Trail. Call Sports and Fitness, 703-806-4430, for more information and to register for the tryouts.

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DCATS overwhelms 249th Engineers 67-35 in hoops By Rick Musselman Sports Editor Defense Communications and Army Transmissions Systems kept offensive momentum steadily building through two dynamic periods to claim a 67-35 intramural basketball victory over the 249th Engineer Battalion, Jan. 12 at Wells Field House. Combining a surgical passing game with spot-on shooting accuracy from the three-point arc, DCATS gained the upper hand right out of the starting gate with a series of scoring runs that put the Engineers up against the ropes within two minutes of regulation play. At the opposite end of the hardwood, DCATS applied a no-prisoners approach to the pressing zone that forced multiple steals and the commitments in the board-crashing department remained second to none for the duration to drive the hungry squad into the winner’s circle. DCATS, determined to overcome an early-season slump and regain its place in the top-eight playoff-bound standings elite, went to work executing its proven ballhandling prowess from the opening tip. Guards, Kevin Bruce-Payne and Steven Wright, drove the ball down the hardwood with machine-like precision, connecting with forwards, Eric Belle and Dorian Cloud, down low for some opening buckets. Forward-center, Dustin Clements, rose to the occasion with some dedication of his own, crashing the boards and sinking the follow-ups that helped put his team in a commanding 11-3 lead. The Engineers, also taking to the court with a 2-5 record but staying committed to regaining the cohesion that has made the unit such a fierce contender in seasons past, poured on the offensive coals to rebalance the scales See DCATS, Page B3

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Defense Communications and Army Transmissions Systems shooting guard, Steven Wright, plows inside for a layup during his team's intramural basketball match up against the 249th Engineer Battalion, Jan. 12 at Wells Field House.

Fort Belvoir coach makes fundamentals key to success By Rick Musselman Sports editor At the heart of every great athletic organization is a committed coaching staff — one that combines years of experience to forge his players’ raw talent and drive into a cohesive unit with a brand of leadership that earns itself respect across the roster. Over the years, Fort Belvoir has garnered a reputation for producing winning teams and highly successful athletes that have gone on to earn scholarships at major universities and slots on professional sports teams. The coaches who work to build the skills and the commitment to sportsmanship and excellence, on and off the field, continue to encourage and inspire the current generation with the same kind of unconditional regard and patient teaching that drives the installation’s teams to championships each year. To get a feel for the quality leadership that Belvoir’s sports programs deliver to children of all ages throughout See MARTIN, Page B3

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Belvoir Barracudas 5th grade boys’ division-2 Head Coach Arthur Martin goes over some pre-game strategies before kicking off a Fairfax County Youth Basketball League match up against Mercer - Lunsford, Saturday at Specker Field House.

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Timeout Mega madness By Rick Musselman Sports editor Truman Capote once wrote that more tears have shed over answered prayers than unanswered ones, and last week, with that record-setting Powerball lottery brightening the smiles of everyone as they imagine a life of luxury and leisure, I found myself increasingly haunted by that somewhat ominous quotation. As of this writing, the jackpot was up around $1.4 billion, so, before taxes, a winner would suddenly receive somewhere around $800 million. Now in all honesty, I’ve occasionally sat and wondered what I’d spend a giant financial windfall on if one came my way. Of course one major problem is that I’ve never been one to play lotteries so the odds of that happening are indeed scant. Regardless, it’s never very long before I start having a series of thoughts that put a singular damper on my plans for a wealthy life. The first thing I envision happening after word got out that I was the winner (and with social media and people’s innate inability to resist saying, “Guess what I heard,” it surely would get out), is about 43,000 people lining up at my door, each proclaiming they had a life-threatening emergency on their hands and needed money to fix it. While I’d insist on helping folks who truly needed food for their children or medical treatment, how would I ever identify the hungry and sick amid the ones who want a trip to the islands, a new sports car, or cash to pay off their gambling debts? Secondly, can you imagine the stress and work that would suddenly materialize if one were to come into nearly a billion in cash — the investment brokers, lawyers, attorneys (to keep an eye on the lawyers), tax people, etc. Who could you trust? If anything, just consider that moment when those numbers are announced on TV and you realize you’ve won. It would freak me out seeing something that big and life-altering — and then realizing I’m responsible for something that everyone in the entire world wanted for themselves. Over the years, I’ve learned that money really can’t buy happiness. Sure, it might get you a lot of stuff, but it can’t take away regrets, cure a disease, lengthen life or lift the evening shadows that slowly move across a loved one’s tombstone. Indeed, I’ve never seen a price tag on health and peace of mind. At any rate, a lottery win seems more trouble (and hollow) than it might be worth over the long haul.

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Results WEEK 5 Jan. 4 249th Engineer Bn. ADF-E

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DLA downs DTRA 43-35 in intramural hoops

By Rick Musselman Sports Editor Defense Logistics Agency once again utilized the talents of its veteran roster to rise to a tough challenge when it unleashed a late-game scoring rally to overcome a point deficit and defeat Defense Threat Reduction Agency 43-35 in an intense intramural basketball match up, Jan. 13 at Wells Field House. Ball control remained the name of the game through the close-score contest, with both squads keeping man defense at the top of the priority list. DTRA and DLA exchanged leads up to the final two minutes with spot-on shooting from all points on the hardwood and go-for-broke drives through the paint. Only a final burst of momentum from DLA enabled the team to pull ahead while denying its opponents an opportunity to even the scales before the clock expired. The victory moved DLA into a solid 4th place position in the rankings with the championship tournament looming less than a month away. For weekly game schedules, results and standings, visit http://www. quickscores.com/Orgs/ResultsDisplay.php?OrgDir=belvoirmwr&Leagu eID=580842.

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Defense Logistics Agency shooting guard, Earl Monkou, goes up for a mid-range shot during his team's intramural basketball match up against Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Jan. 13 at Wells Field House.

FY16 Intramural Basketball Standings As of Jan. 18 1.Joint Personal Property Shipping Office Mid-Atlantic 2. Fort Belvoir Community Hospital 3. Pentagon 4. Defense Logistics Agency 5. Fort Belvoir Warrior Transition Battalion 6. Military Intelligence Readiness Command 7. Defense Acquisition University 8. U.S. Coast Guard 9. Fort Belvoir Child, Youth and School Services 10. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency 11. Defense Communications and Army Transmissions Systems 12. 249th Engineer Battalion 13. Defense Threat Reduction Agency 14. Aerospace Data Facility – East 15. U.S. Army System Performance Office 16. U.S. Army Legal Services Agency

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For more information about Fort Belvoir’s intramural sports program and the annual Commander’s Cup title race, call Geneva Martin, league coordinator, at 703-806-5093. Athletes can also contact their respective unit representative for sign-up information and scheduling details.

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DCATS forward, Eric Belle, charges into the lane for a score during his team’s intramural basketball match up against the 249th Engineer Battalion, Jan. 12 at Wells Field House.

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Belvoir Barracudas forward, Matthew Drumgold, 11, right, demonstrates his team's commitment to staying in possession of the ball during a Fairfax County Youth Basketball League match up against Falls Church, Jan. 9 at Specker Field House.

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From Page B1 the year, one needs to look no further than the Barracudas youth basketball league, which is in the middle of another dynamic season. Each squad is led by dedicated and passionate coaches who consistently secure playoff berths in the Fairfax County Youth Basketball League that is comprised of youth sports programs from all over the Washington, D.C. metro area. Players, male and female, compete in age divisions from 5th to 8th grade. According to Alton Greene, Barracudas program commissioner, Arthur Martin, who coaches the 5th grade boys’ squad, brings to the court an effective style that’s developed over many years across the spectrum of youth sports. “Mr. Martin has been a coach with the military and military youth services programs for more than 12 years and comes to Fort Belvoir with a wealth of coaching experience. From his days on active duty to the present, he has actively played a part in youth sports, both as a parent and as a coach,” Greene said. “He believes in the fundamentals of sports and activities and bears witness to a solid fundamental foundation that’s essential to the successful development of the total athlete. “Coach Martin has been a part of the Fort Belvoir Sonic Boom Track Club staff since 2006 and worked to prepare many athletes to successfully compete in the local track meets, AAU National Championships and the USATF Championships,” Greene added. “His experience also includes the sports of basketball (military-base representation adult level and below); baseball (ages 15 and younger); and softball (adult coed and youth level), in addition to track and field (ages 18 and younger). Coach Martin is USATF Level 1 trained.” From the sidelines of the basketball court, Coach Martin has achieved multiple FCYBL championship and runnerup titles, starting with the 2013 season, Greene said. His approach reflects a simple, yet clearly effective, philosophy: “Learn, perfect, and practice fundamentals and techniques. Get into the books and learn your craft. Put in the work to make your dreams a stepping stone to success,” Martin said. “It’s about cultivating the athlete’s learning, understanding and success.” For more information about Fort Belvoir’s youth sports programs, call Jerry Arrington, Child, Youth and School Services sports and fitness director, at 703-805-9139 or visit http://belvoir.armymwr.com/us/belvoir/categories/cysservices.

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From Page B1 with its trademark drives through the paint. Guards, Reuben Fairley and inside-shot specialist, William Wood, went to work snaking the ball through DCATS 3-2 zone and into the hands of Jeffrey Bevington and threepoint specialist, Roderick Edwards, along the baseline. Center-forward, Charlie Connor fortified the efforts with a series of stellar rebounds amid crowds of DCATS defenders and managed to hit a pair of inside jumpers. But DCATS’s highly technical offensive approach to dealing with the press enabled Wright to continually charge into the lane for high-flying scores while Bruce-Payne and Belle repeatedly hit from the perimeter to widen the point gap. By the halftime buzzer, DCATS had run up a decent 22-14 advantage which turned out to be but a preview of things to come. Second-half action got underway with Bruce-Payne, Wright, Cloud and Belle raising the curtains on a showcase of passing and shooting choreography that would soon prove overwhelming to the Engineers. Bevington and Wood succeeded in slowing down their opponents’ advance with an intensified man-to-man defense, but Bruce-Payne’s ball-control skills, combined with Belle’s spot-on

pick setting, enabled DCATS to find opportunities all over the hardwood. The Engineers stayed true to the cause despite the 29-point deficit at the 8-minute mark, but another string of midcourt steals by BrucePayne, Wright and Belle resulted in yet another burst of clean jumpers off the hands of Cloud and Clements down along the baseline and resulted in DCATS extending its lead to 61-30 with three minutes remaining. DCATS put the exclamation point on the effort with another pair of nothing-but-net three pointers from Belle and Bruce-Payne, limiting the Engineers to a perimeter shot by Bevington near the high post and a pair of freebies from the charity stripe. The game clock finally expired with DCATS claiming the solid 6735 week-6 victory. For weekly game schedules, results and standings, visit http://www. quickscores.com/Orgs/ResultsDis play.php?OrgDir=belvoirmwr&Leag ueID=580842. For more information about Fort Belvoir’s intramural sports program and the annual Commander’s Cup title race, call Geneva Martin, league coordinator, at 703-806-5093. Athletes can also contact their respective unit representative for sign-up information and scheduling details.

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Sports & Recreation Briefs This week Sports and Fitness Expo DFMWR Sports and Fitness will be hosting its annual Health and Fitness Expo today, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Graves Fitness Center as part of Health and Fitness Week, running through Friday. There will be vendors and interactive displays to provide you an overall health experience. Come see all of the wellness opportunities on Fort Belvoir and in the community. Enjoy free refreshments, win a door prize, and remember to come empty handed because you will be leaving with lots of giveaways.

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For Little League Baseball, ages 4-16, the season runs April-June and the cost is $60. For Girls Softball, ages 7-13, the season runs AprilJune and the cost is $60. Enrollment closes for both sports when the team rosters are full or by March 4. Enrollment for Spring Soccer, ages 5-12, closes when the teams are full or by March 18. The season runs April-June and the cost is $60. Enrollment for Track and Field, ages 5-18, opens Jan. 25 and 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, contact 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.

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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 contact Outdoor Recreation at 703-805-3081.

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Cosmic Bowling Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 5 p.m.-midnight at the Bowling Center, 5975 Middleton Rd., Bldg. 1199. Cosmic Bowling is out of this world - featuring music videos, and awesome effects lighting in an ultra-lounge atmosphere. 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.army mwr.com/us/belvoir/programs/bowling-center.

Water Aerobics classes Benyaurd Indoor Pool has afternoon deep-water aerobics classes on Mondays, 5:30-6:25 p.m. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, (except holidays), shallow-water aerobics is 9-9:55 a.m. and deep-water aerobics is 10-10:55 a.m., for $5 per class. For more information, call 703-805-2620.

Scuba Open Water Certification Open-water scuba certification classes are offered at Benyaurd Indoor Pool Saturdays, 8-11 a.m. For more information, call Patriot Scuba at 703781-4649. For more information on registrations, call Benyaurd Indoor Pool at 703-805-2620.

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