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Fire safety art contest winners ride to school in fire trucks By Amanda Stewart Staff writer

After a Fort Belvoir Fire and Emergency Services fire truck pulled up in front of Riverside Elementary School, Monday morning to drop off 8-year-old Daniella Norton and her siblings at the start of the school day, Daniella had just one thing to say. “It was awesome,” she said with a grin as she stood in front of her school wearing her “Frozen” backpack over a big Fort Belvoir Fire Department jacket. Daniella was one of four children chosen as winners in a fire safety art contest sponsored by the Fort Belvoir Fire Department and The Villages at Belvoir during Fire Prevention Week in October. Their prize? A ride to school in a fire truck. “It’s all about giving these kids an experience they won’t forget,” Kevin Good, fire marshal, said before the fire truck left to pick up Daniella, Monday. “This will be hard to top for them.” The fun began at about 8:15 a.m. Monday, when two fire trucks pulled up in front of the Nortons’ house in Woodlawn Village. Daniella, her sisters, Aliyah, 9; and Gabriella, 5; their brother, Yahshua, 10; and their parents,

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Walker and Telegraph gates are closed Dec. 21 through Jan. 1. The visitors center is closed Dec. 24 and 25; Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.

Hanukkah

The Jewish Congregation has a “Hanukkah Happening” Tuesday, with dinner at 5:30 p.m. in the Religious Education Center, followed by a service at 7 p.m. in Belvoir Chapel. There is a suggested donation of $10 per person or $30 per family. The Belvoir Jewish coordinator’s number is 703-806-3393.

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Daniella Norton, center, arrives in style at Riverside Elementary School, accompanied by Fort Belvoir firefighters and Lt. Col. Philip Lenz, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir Headquarters Battalion Commander, after winning a fire safety contest. Her siblings, Gabriella, Yashua and Aliyah joined her for the special ride to class. Loida and Staff Sgt. Tracy Norton were all waiting outside when the fire trucks arrived. The kids got a quick tour of the trucks before all four hopped inside to ride

to school with members of the fire department and Lt. Col. Philip Lenz, Belvoir’s Headquarters Battalion commander. See FIRE, Page A10

Troop Command South inducts new NCOs By Fort Belvoir Community Hospital Public Affairs

As part of a long-standing Army tradition, Troop Command South inducted 14 Soldiers into the Non-Commissioned Officers Corps during a Friday ceremony in Thurman Auditorium. The battalion command sergeant major and NCOs of Troop Command South hosted the event. Fort Belvoir Community Hospital Command Sgt. Maj. Richard Watson served as keynote speaker, reminding the Soldiers that, with their new rank, comes a new set of responsibilities. “In the Army profession, there are many publications that define what is required and expected of a leader. But, knowing the path and walking the path are two different things,” Watson said. “We are relying on you to have an impact, to influence and inspire your Soldiers so they, too, are successful. I recommend you take a trip to Arlington (cemetery) if you have never been to see how many men and women served with honor. Hopefully, it will inspire you to lead with honor, too.” Soldiers inducted into the NCO Corps include: Sgt.

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Sgt. Jose Lopez stands at attention beneath an arch of sabers during an NCO induction ceremony in Thurman Hall last week. Saul Brown; Sgt. Ashley Brutus; Sgt. Anthony Cusic; Sgt. Skylar Dewberry; Sgt. Jasmine Edwards; Sgt. Montaca Holland; Staff Sgt. Scott Hornung; Sgt. In Hong Lee; Sgt. Jose Lopez; Sgt. Amanda McMillan; Sgt. Vanessa Parantar; Sgt. Fred Sigrah; Sgt. Turkesa Smith; and Sgt. Tyler Sullivan.

The Fort Belvoir Christmas Bird Count, CBC, is conducted this season Jan. 3. This annual count is one of the oldest in the area, dating back to 1911, and is sponsored by National Audubon Society. Bird counts help researchers better understand wintering bird populations. Interested people are asked to register through Kevin Walter, 703-805-3969. Novice and experts are welcome to participate, as novices will be teamed up with seasoned birders to learn. Counters meet at Belvoir’s Accotink Bay Wildlife Refuge Environmental Education Center for all start times: 5 and 7 a.m. and 1 p.m.

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The Community Health Promotion Team has a survey to determine everyone’s concerns about community health problems. The survey is designed to gauge people’s thoughts on quality of life, health, safety and satisfaction within the Army installation environment. To take the survey, go to https:// usaphcapps.amedd.army.mil/survey/ se.ashx?s=251137451C6CC52D. Results will be used to identify ideas, issues or concerns that can be addressed through community action. The survey takes about 15 minutes. Planners want 1,000 people to complete the survey, for the best, mostencompassing results.

CFC extended

Although Belvoir garrison has met its $21,000 Combined Federal Campaign goal, the campaign has been extended more than two weeks, to Dec. 31. Information about charities and donating is available from www.cfcnca. org.

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OCAR hosts ceremony honoring Vietnam veterans

By Lt. Col. Annmarie Daneker Army Reserve Communications Tears for the fallen Vietnam War nurse started falling about halfway through the ceremony. As Patricia Powell, former president of the Sharon Lane Memorial Chapter 199 of Vietnam Veterans, in Canton, Ohio, listened to the speakers’ remarks; she couldn’t help but think of the service and sacrifice of 1st Lt. Sharon Ann Lane and all Vietnam veterans. “I felt it. It was very emotional,” she said. “We’ve always honored Sharon and are proud of her sacrifice. She’s first and foremost to us, but other people don’t recognize her.” Powell, along with two other representatives from the chapter, were the invited guests at the ceremony, hosted by the Office of the Chief of Army Reserve at the Women in Service for America Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, as part of the Defense Department’s program to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. The commemorative program is a three-year effort to thank and honor veterans of the Vietnam War with multiple objectives, including highlighting the contributions of federal agencies that served with or in support of the Armed Forces and the sacrifices made on the home front from the people of the U.S. during the war. Lane was an Army Reserve nurse with the 312th Evacuation Hospital, killed on June 8, 1969, by shrapnel from a rocket attack that hit the ward where she was taking care of U.S. and Vietnamese personnel. She is the only American servicewoman killed as a direct result of enemy fire during the Vietnam War. Maj. Gen. Michael R. Smith, deputy, Chief of the Army Reserve, introduced the ceremony and began his remarks with a heartfelt thanks to the Vietnam veterans who attended. “The purpose of this ceremony is to honor the selfless service and sacrifices made by the Vietnam veterans and their families during a very

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Maj. Gen. Michael R. Smith, center left, deputy chief of the Army Reserve, cuts the ceremony cake with honored Vietnam War veterans. This was part of the ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, hosted by the Office of the Chief of Army Reserve at the Women in Service for America Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery. challenging time in our nation’s hisRetired Air Force Brig. Gen. tory,” he said. Wilma Vaught, a Vietnam veteran, “Even more importantly, it is in- was guest speaker. Vaught is also tended to assure our Vietnam vet- president of the Board of Direcerans that this grateful nation will tors, Women in Military Service never forget those sacrifices. We are for America Memorial Foundation. deeply honored that several coura- During her speech, Vaught highgeous veterans are able to join us lighted her service, not only in the today. They are a living reminder Air Force, but her assignments in and representation of the Ameri- Vietnam. cans who served our nation during Smith finished the ceremony by the Vietnam War,” he said. presenting certificates to the VietFrank Kemp Sr., current presi- nam veterans who attended, acdent of the Chapter 199, was thank- knowledging that, while 50 years ful for the recognition for both his have passed, it is important that service and for Lane’s. those serving now honor and re“Being a Vietnam vet myself, hav- member those who served in the ing served, it seems like a lifetime Vietnam War. ago, and I’m kind of honored that “We’re learning as we go along, 1st Lt. Sharon Ann Lane, an Army we’re being recognized now, espe- and we’re learning that we need Reserve nurse with the 312th cially the nurses, who never really to reach back and honor those who Evacuation Hospital, was killed in got the recognition. A lot of people served before us and give them the Vietnam June 8, 1969, by shrapnel from a rocket attack. survived because of them,” he said. recognition they deserve,” he said.

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Warrior Transition cadre recognized for commitment Belvoir employee named Social Worker of the Year Submitted by Regional Health CommandAtlantic (Provisional) Office of Strategic Communications and Public Affairs

Regional Health Command-Atlantic (Provisional) Soldiers and civilians were recognized for their dedication to wounded, ill, and injured warriors and their families, as part of the Warrior Transition Command Cadre of Excellence Award program. Regional warrior transition staff earned honors in seven out of 14 categories. The Fort Knox Warrior Transition Battalion claimed best Army warrior transition unit honors for the second consecutive year. Other awardees include:

• Social Worker of the Year: Melissa Dashen, Fort Belvoir. • Platoon Sergeant of the Year: Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Pearson, Fort Bragg, N.C. • Primary Care Manager of the Year: Dr. Shawn Holmes, Fort Benning, Ga. • Occupational Therapist of the Year: Jarnetta Fowler-Cobb, Fort Benning • Chaplain of the Year: Chaplain (Capt.) Adam Tietje, Fort Bragg • Human Resources Professional of the Year: Rheutelia Williams, Fort Knox, Ky. “There is no greater responsibility for us as a health command than to provide care and support for the men and women who serve our nation,” said Brig. Gen. Robert D. Tenhet, commanding general, Regional Health Command-

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transportation terminals, bus stops and other rapid transit. • Avoid overloading yourself with packages. It is important to have clear visibility and freedom of motion to avoid mishaps.

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Capt. Sam Cardick and Lt. Col. Patricia Hinshaw share the importance of caring with Janice Wright's fifth grade class at Fort Belvoir Elementary School as part of Character Counts Dec. 4. second- and fifth-grade classrooms to employees of the IHG Army Hotels speak to students about the trait in on Belvoir, visited Wright’s class to speak to her students about caring. more detail. Henshaw started by asking the Friday, Lt. Col. Patricia Henshaw and Capt. Sam Cardick, with the Of- students to each list one thing they fice of the Staff Judge Advocate; and do to demonstrate caring. “I know you all know what caring Tom Krauss and Mirna Sanchez,

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When asked about the caring things they do, the students in Janice Wright’s fifth-grade class at Fort Belvoir Elementary School had a lot of examples to share. “My friend got hurt and I helped her,” one girl said. “I took care of my sister when she got sick,” said another. “I help with my baby brother sometimes,” said another student. A group of nearly 40 Service members and other employees from Fort Belvoir visited the elementary school, Friday, to talk about caring as part of the Character Counts program, a partnership between the school and Belvoir’s headquarters battalion. Through the program, Service members and other Belvoir community members visit the school once a month for six months to talk about one of the Josephson Institute’s Six Pillars of Character: respect, trustworthiness, fairness, caring, responsibility and citizenship. Each month, two Service members introduce the character trait of the day to the student body on the school’s video morning announcements and then small groups of volunteers visit each of the school’s

is, because you are fifth-graders and you’re pretty darn smart,” Henshaw said. Cardick shared with the students that he feels caring and compassion are important things to keep in mind in the military. “I think it’s very important in the work I do, and in the work a lot of your parents do, that we have compassion for other people,” he told the students. Krauss told the students he remembers other students caring for him when he was their age and frequently moved and changed schools. “There was always someone who was very nice and cared about me,” Krauss said. “I was wondering if you all could help new students at your school that way.” Henshaw closed the talk by giving the students a challenge. “I want each of you to do something before you leave school today, for someone in your class, to show them that you care,” she said. The volunteers all said they enjoyed visiting the school and speaking to the students. “They are at a great age to learn these character traits and I think, being in the military, we are in a good position to lead by example,” Henshaw said.

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Belvoir blood drive supports Army-Navy challenge By Amanda Stewart Staff writer More than 80 people stopped by the Belvoir USO Warrior and Family Center, Tuesday to help save lives and to participate in a little friendly competition. The Armed Services Blood Program held the final blood drive in the fifth annual Army-Navy Blood Donor Challenge at Fort Belvoir, Tuesday and saw a steady crowd of members of all branches of the military stopping by to donate blood and cast their vote to support either the Army or the Navy. The winning branch will be honored at an on-field award presentation during the third quarter of the Army-Navy football game, Saturday in Philadelphia. Fort Belvoir will also be recognized at the award ceremony for having the largest Army blood drive during this year’s Army-Navy Blood Donor Challenge campaign, said Donna Onwona, ASBP blood donor recruiter. The challenge ran from Nov. 10 through Tuesday and included 11 blood drives throughout the Washington metro area. During the five years of the Army-Navy Blood Donor Challenge, the Navy has won four times and the Army won once, in 2013. Col. Michelle D. Mitchell, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir commander; Command Sgt. Maj. Scott Guillory; and Lt. Col. Phillip Lenz, Belvoir’s Headquarters Battalion commander; stopped by the blood drive, Tuesday afternoon to donate blood and cast their votes for Army. “It remains to be seen who will win this year, but Colonel Mitchell and Sergeant Major Guillory are definitely making sure the Army is well represented,” Onwona said. The challenge stemmed from a need to increase blood donations during the winter months, when

participation in blood drives normally drops, Onwona said. ”The Army-Navy Blood Challenge helps us ensure we have sufficient blood to get through the holiday season, when a lot of people are busy with special events, people are on leave and we just don’t have as many (organizations) having blood drives,” she said. Making the blood drive campaign tie into the Army-Navy rivalry in advance of the annual football game also helps spark some enthusiasm for it, Onwona said. “It ensures a lot of people will participate and it just kind of plays on that rivalry,” she said. Belvoir’s blood drive drew a mix of people supporting both Army and Navy. Staff Sgt. Mike Baxendale cast his vote for Army and said he was happy to both donate blood and support Army in the competition. “I enjoy donating blood, so every chance I get, I do it,” he said. “And, it’s good to be able to show support for the Army.” Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew Perez, a hospital corpsman, said he has participated in the Army-Navy Blood Challenge every year since arriving on Belvoir in 2011. And, each year, he has cast his vote for Navy, of course. “I just like knowing I’m helping by donating blood,” Perez said, adding that the Army-Navy competition is “always fun.” Finola Brophy-Houlihan, registered nurse, Armed Services Blood Program, said the annual blood drive attracts a lot of participation and enthusiasm. “It’s usually really busy and there’s lots of competition,” she said. When asked whether her vote was for Army or Navy, Brophy-Houlihan declined to answer. “May the best service branch win, how about that?” she said with a laugh. “And, with regards to the game, may the best team win.”

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Fort Belvoir Community Choirs, along with an 18-piece orchestra, performs George Frideric Handel's Messiah in the Fort Belvoir Chapel, Sunday.

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Santa is greeted by a throng of excited children at the conclusion of the tree lighting ceremony at Fort Belvoir Chapel, Friday.

Special events mark the holiday season on Belvoir By Amanda Stewart Staff writer

The holiday season came to Fort Belvoir with the flip of a switch. With the help of two community children, Col. Michelle D. Mitchell, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir, commander, lit the installation’s Christmas tree at a ceremony outside Belvoir Chapel Friday evening. The annual event featured music by a brass quintet and the Catholic Children’s Choir; remarks by Mitchell and chaplain Col. Randall Kirby, garrison chaplain; and a scripture reading by chaplain Capt. Chris Doering, troops and family chaplain. “This is a special moment for us here on Fort Belvoir because it marks the start of our holiday season,” Mitchell said.

Mitchell said the tree lighting was also about celebrating the community. “In large part, this event is about community,” she said. “The light of this community shines not only at this event, but every day.” Kirby drew the crowd’s attention to the nativity scene in front of the chapel, where several community children ran around admiring the animal statues. “A lot of people drive by here and say ‘What’s that all about?’” Kirby said. He then referenced “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” in which Charlie Brown asks his friend, Linus, a similar question about the meaning of Christmas. Linus answers by quoting the story of Jesus Christ’s birth from the Gospel of Luke. “What’s that all about?” Kirby asked. “That’s what it’s all about.”

Jackson Goodman, 12, lights the third Hannukah candle as Rabbi Randi Brown, left, looks on. The faithful gathered at Belvoir Chapel to commemorate the Festival of Lights, Tuesday.

Esperenza Peña-Baker, center, and Eleanor Davidson, right, assist Col. Michelle Mitchell, U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Belvoir commander light the tree in front of Belvoir Chapel, Friday. After the tree was lit, the crowd joined the comprised of community members, has been children’s choir to sing “Here Comes Santa a tradition on the installation for 31 years. Claus” right before Santa himself arrived on After the chorus sang the famous Hallea Fort Belvoir Fire and Emergency Services lujah Chorus, Kirby led the congregation in fire truck to greet and take photos with com- prayer. munity children. “That was amazing, right?” Kirby said Sunday, the community again gathered to the audience at the end of the concert. at Belvoir Chapel for a performance of “When we were planning this event, we did Handel’s Messiah. not just want to have a concert about the The concert, featuring a professional or- Messiah. We wanted to have an encounter chestra, professional soloists and a chorus with the Messiah.”

The holiday celebrations continued Tuesday evening, when the Fort Belvoir Jewish Congregation gathered on the porch outside Belvoir Chapel for a menorah lighting marking the third night of Hanukkah. Chaplain Lt. Col. Shmuel Felzenberg, with the Office of the Chief of Chaplains, opened the ceremony by giving a brief history of Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights. Rabbi Randy Brown then helped youth from the congregation turn the bulbs to light the electric menorah on the chapel steps. Brown said the world needs light now, and the world needs the hope the light symbolizes. “It is our job, as we try to bring a little bit of light each night … to bring peace,” Brown said. “That’s our goal. To bring a little more light each night.”

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McKenzie Sherman chats with Santa Claus after the tree lighting ceremony at Fort Belvoir Chapel, Friday.

Rabbi Shmuel Felzenberg, right, explains the origin of the Fesitval of Lights at Belvoir Chapel, Tuesday. The faithful gathered on the steps to sing and celebrate the third night of Hanukkah.

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Motorists: Share the road with cyclists, pedestrians, runners By Alicia Yanchisin Garrison safety director Fort Belvoir is a very busy installation with thousands of vehicles, bicyclists, pedestrians and runners traversing our streets daily. As you can imagine with all this traffic, we have an increased risk for accidents, so it is vital everyone who lives, works, visits or plays on Belvoir be informed of and follow the rules of the road implemented by the Defense Department, the Army and applicable state traffic laws. As the Fort Belvoir Garrison safety director, I have noticed several trends that have me concerned for your safety. First, there are a significant number of people who ride their bicycles without a bike helmet, or they wear the helmet improperly. I also see a lot of people wearing headphones or ear buds when cycling, walking or running on or next to roads. It should come as no surprise to you this practice is unsafe and violates DoD and Army regulations as well as many city, county and state laws in Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Maryland. The following is a brief overview of some rules for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians to follow. If everyone would follow these rules, I believe we can eliminate this potential risk and possibly save your life or the life of someone you know and/or love.

Bicycles

Bicycles are vehicles when ridden on roads and streets. Follow rules that apply to drivers of vehicles: • Obey all traffic signs, signals, lights and markings

• Ride on the right side, with traffic • When turning, use motor vehicle turn lanes • When significantly slower than other traffic, travel in the rightmost lane or any designated bike lane or paved shoulder • Ride no more than two side-by-side • Ride single file when moving slower than traffic • Obey signs that restrict riding on interstate highways and limited access roads • When riding on a sidewalk or paths, call to pedestrians when approaching from behind and to pass, and give right of way to pedestrians. Always • Use hand signals for turns and stops • When turning or crossing, look left, right, left again • Carry children securely in special seats or trailers • Use white head lamps visible 500 feet, rear reflectors, and a red taillight when bicycling between sunset and sunrise (This is required on and off post). Don’t • Carry passengers on bicycles built for one rider • Wear earphones when cycling

Pedestrians

Pedestrians have rights and responsibilities: • Always watch for motorists, other pedestrians and bicyclists, and make sure they can see you • Be alert: don’t walk and use headphones or other listening device, for example, mobile devices • Use sidewalks, if available • Use crosswalks wherever possible

• Look left, right, left when crossing • If walking on roads, walk facing traffic and travel on extreme edge or shoulders • Obey Walk/Don’t Walk control signals or countdown timers • Use caution when crossing highways

Motorists

Motorists must respect bicyclist and pedestrian rights: • Approach and pass bicyclists at a reasonable speed and with a safe gap of at least 3 feet • Always yield to pedestrians and bicyclists who are crossing the road in a crosswalk, especially when turning • Allow pedestrians time to cross safely • Don’t drive and use mobile devices • Come to a full stop for a blind pedestrian with a cane or guide dog. Failure to do so is a Class 3 misdemeanor. If involved in a crash: • Stop and determine injury or damage • Report personal information to police or others involved • Report property damaged from a crash to police within 24 hours Information on Virginia, D.C., and Maryland biking laws is available from www.virginiadot.org/programs/resources; http://ddot.dc.gov/sites/default/files; or http://www.mva.maryland.gov/safety/_docs.

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“We are really proud of your daughter and the hard work she did for the art contest,” Lenz said to Daniella’s parents. Good said about 50 posters were submitted in the contest, which was in September and challenged children in kindergarten through eighth grade to design posters promoting fire safety in the home, in school or in the community. The goal of the contest was to help promote fire prevention and fire safety in the Belvoir community, Good said. Loida Norton said her children were all very excited about their special ride to school Monday morning. “For the first time, they got ready early,” Norton said with a smile as she snapped pictures of the children and the fire trucks with her cell phone. Tuesday, Fort Belvoir fire trucks had two deliveries to make. First, a fire truck picked up siblings Jesalyn and Jayden Guerrero at their home in Woodlawn Village and took them to Woodlawn Elementary School. Jesalyn, 6, didn’t stop smiling the entire time she and Jayden, 9, walked around the fire trucks that sat outside their home, lights flashing. The siblings were wide-eyed and pretty quiet as the firefighters dressed them in firefighter jackets, showed the equipment on the trucks and had them pose for pictures with their family members and U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir Command Sgt. Maj. Scott Guillory, who rode in the fire truck with the children. “They’ve been talking about this for weeks,” said their mom, Monique Guerrero. “Now that it’s finally here, they’re a little bit frozen.” At their school, a group of teachers and school staff members met the fire truck when it arrived and snapped pictures of Jesalyn and Jayden as they exited the truck. “You did the hard work of making the posters for the contest and helping your families learn about fire safety,” Good told the siblings. “You’re the real heroes.” Next, a fire truck picked up Jaden Guard at his home on Stevens Road and took him to Fort Belvoir Elementary School. Principal Theresa Carhart was among a group that clapped and cheered as Jaden stepped down off the truck in front of the school. “This is so exciting,” she said, as Jaden arrived. Jaden said riding on the fire truck was “really fun.” “I liked talking to the people in the fire truck,” he said. “What do you think? Better than a school bus?” Good asked Jaden. Jaden nodded.

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Special holiday worship programs Hanukkah Happening The Jewish Congregation has a “Hanukkah Happening” Tuesday, including a dinner at 5:30 p.m. in the Religious Education Center, followed by a service at 7 p.m. in Belvoir Chapel. There is a suggested donation of $10 per person or $30 per family. The Belvoir Jewish coordinator’s number is 703-806-3393.

Protestant services • Dec. 24, 8 a.m., Breakfast with Angels, Religious Education Center • Dec. 24, 7 p.m., Christmas Eve Service, Belvoir Chapel • Dec. 31, 10 p.m., Watch Night Service, Woodlawn Chapel Belvoir’s Protestant coordinator’s number is 703-806-4316.

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 (Only M/W/F from Memorial Day through Labor Day

Fort Belvoir Community Hospital: 9300 DeWitt Loop, 571-231-4178/79, 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

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

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Throughout the year, there are special services and masses. Call the following coordinators for those service dates and times: • Catholic: 703-806-5745 • Jewish: 703-806-3393 • Protestant: 703-806-4316 • Wedding Coordinator: 703-4732193 • For services at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, call 571-231-4178/79.

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Belvoir Briefs Brunch with Santa The Fort Belvoir Officers’ Club hosts Brunch with Santa Sunday, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Bring a camera — Santa will be taking pictures for an hour starting at 11:30 a.m. Advanced, prepaid reservations are required and are available by calling the O Club at 703-780-0930. The cost is $10.95 for kids 6-12; free for kids 5 and younger; and $26.95 for everyone else.

New Year’s Eve Gala The Belvoir Officers’ Club has a New Year’s Eve Gala, 6 p.m.-1 a.m. The annual event includes dancing to a live band and DJ; a four-course dinner; champagne for a toast; favors and a continental breakfast. A cash bar with free hors d’oeuvre starts at 6 p.m. The event costs $90 per person and pre-paid reservations are required by calling the O Club, 703-780-0930.

WRAP, which provides free rides home in the area, up to a $30 fare, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. nightly from Friday through Jan. 1. To use SoberRide, people 21 and older can call 1-800-200-TAXI. AT&T customers can dial #WRAP (#9727) Information is available from the prevention coordinator, 703-805-1010.

Story time with Miss Lisa Van Noy Library hosts story time Wednesdays, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., at the library, 5966 12th St., Bldg. 1024. The event is open to children ages 5 and younger and their parents. Story time with Miss Lisa is free and registration is not needed.

Play morning Tuesday, 10 a.m. to noon in ACS, Bldg. 200, 9800 Belvoir Road. For children 5 and younger and their parents. Register by calling 703-8054547.

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National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month During the holiday season, Fort Belvoir Army Substance Abuse Program kicks off a campaign initiative called National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month, or 3D, during December to reduce the number of alcohol-related traffic violations in and around our community. Also, the ASAP Program has again partnered with Washington Regional Alcohol Program,

AFTB Level L training Tuesday through Dec. 17, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., ACS, Bldg. 200, 9800 Belvoir Road Level L Training provides skills to enhance professional growth and leadership development opportunities of those who might assume advisory and leadership roles within the community and military unit. Classes include Examining your

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Welcome to Korea Wednesday, 9:30-10:30 a.m., ACS, Bldg. 200, 9800 Belvoir Road. Planning to PCS to Korea? Learn a little about the culture and what’s needed before you move. Call 703-805-3436 for more info and to RSVP.

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Belvoir promotes health with Fitness Week, Expo By Rick Musselman Sports editor Fort Belvoir community members committed to staying active and fit in 2016 will have a chance to kick off the New Year in the right direction when the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation hosts Fitness Week, Jan. 19-22. According to a DFMWR sports and fitness program press release, Belvoir will offer an exciting week of health promotion and wellness activities which include all variety of sports and nutrition-themed events, including water aerobics; archery; yoga; a healthy food competition; auto safety; and basketball and volleyball tournaments. The popular Health and Fitness Expo, which draws hundreds of See FITNESS, Page B2

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Military spouses Liuda Hodge, left, and Jackie Chavez, participate in a plank challenge during the Health and Fitness Expo at Graves Fitness Center, Feb. 12, 2015.

Barracudas down FPYC 48-39 in youth hoops By Rick Musselman Sports editor The Fort Belvoir Barracudas maintained a perfect balance of precision offense and no-let-up dedication on the opposite end of the hardwood through two dynamic periods to best Fairfax Police Youth Club 48-39 in a Fairfax County Youth Basketball League 7th grade boys’ division-2 match up, Saturday at Specker Field House. From the opening tip to the final buzzer, the Barracudas gave the packed house a showcase of the surgical ball-handling skills, spot-on shooting and totalcommitment approach to man defense that has become the hallmark of every team in the Belvoir program. Steadily building momentum throughout the fast-paced and physical contest, the home team left no stone unturned in its drive to the winner’s circle. Leading Belvoir’s advances down the court point guard, Jalen Barnes, and shooting guard, Kaden Gamble, took their opponents to task with a rapid-fire passing game that opened up scoring opportunities all over the court. Connecting with forwards, Antron Campbell and Trenton Picott down along the baseline, Belvoir kicked off a run of points that FPYC struggled to quiet throughout the opening period. Center, Marco Watson, utilizing a highly instinctive approach to crashing the boards, added to the Barracudas’ offensive prowess with a string of rebounds and follow-up buckets. Belvoir’s ability to read the Fairfax defense and adjust to their opponents’ sudden shifts from the 3-2 zone to See BARRACUDAS, Page B3

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Belvoir Barracudas forward, Trenton Picott, 13, goes up for an inside shot during his team’s Fairfax County Youth Basketball League 7th grade boys’ division-2 match up against Fairfax Police Youth Club, Saturday at Specker Field House.

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Timeout Maturing risk management By Rick Musselman Sports editor Last night, I happened to catch a TV interview with an athlete introduced as an “extreme skier,” and, when asked why he took such risks on the most treacherous mountain terrain on the planet, he said something that I still haven’t shaken: danger plus survival equals fun. I’d never heard the adrenaline-rush concept put into equation form before and it got me to considering things I’d done back in the day that, at least for their time, could have fallen into that “extreme sports” category. It also made me remember why I stopped doing them in the fall of 1996 and have yet to regret the decision. While the 1970s were generally pretty vacuous compared to the recreational activities kids today have at their disposal, it was during that era that I made an important discovery about myself — that I was suited for individual sports, like skiing, dirt bike riding, surfing, skateboarding and BMX. I played traditional team sports like baseball, basketball and football, but they never really gave me the deep satisfaction that mastering a motorcycle, a pair of skis or a surfboard to the point where they felt a part of me ever did. By the time I was 8 or 9, I was spending a minimum of two hours a day screaming through the woods on a 2-stroke Honda CR125 or taking on the neighborhood’s steepest hills on my G & S Fibreflex skateboard with speed-bearing equipped Kryptonics wheels, aiming only to do it better than I had the day before. It all seemed pretty normal to be running around at full tilt like that, and the dangers never really crossed my mind. But, the years gradually passed and one magical day I found out I was going to be a dad, and at that very moment I had a singular (and totally unexpected) epiphany — when you decide to bring children into the world, selfishness has, at that very moment, ended. I guess it was then that I discovered the true meaning of responsibility, and I never again had the fatalistic attitude to warp-speed recreation I once did. One might think I’d miss the days when I had that strange and grossly misguided sense of invincibility that most teens and 20-somethings seem to have. But, being alive and whole and, most importantly, there for my kid, ended up proving to be far more exhilarating than big waves, wailing motorcycle engines and mud-spitting tires ever were. I’m just glad I survived to experience (and appreciate) it.

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Karla Brischke, left, nutrition coach, shows Linda Wiltshire, military spouse, the recipe for the curried barley pilaf Wiltshire is sampling during the Health and Fitness Expo at Graves Fitness Center Feb. 12, 2015.

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From Page B1 participants each year, is Jan. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Graves Fitness Center to give everyone who works, lives and plays on post a chance to learn about the benefits of cardiovascular fitness; discover the wide range of exercise programs available to the community; and participate in a variety of aerobic and strength-training demonstrations. “The Expo is to promote health and fitness, to make people aware of the programs we have on Fort Belvoir, and to get them more involved in the classes going on at our gyms,” said Julie Libert, Child, Youth and School Services assistant sports and fitness director, during last year’s event Throughout Fitness Week and the Expo, fitness trainers and some 50 exhibitors will offer specialized exercise activities and in-depth information and advice about fats, cholesterol and salts, and suggest ways of improving diet to minimize cardiovascular disease and obesity. Representatives of the American Red Cross will be available to answer health-related questions and a medical technician will offer free blood pressure screenings. Giveaways will include yoga mats, water bottles, MWR passes and gift cards and fit bit door prizes. Expo participants will also have a chance to turn in their Army Global Assessment Tool (GAT) or Physical Health Assessment (PHA), engage with Expo vendors using the Expo Passport, complete a Physical Activity Level (PAL) questionnaire, and sign up for the Civilian Health and Fitness Program (CHFP). Visitors always find the Health and Fitness Expos both informative and entertaining. “This is the first time I’ve attended this and I really liked it. There were so many vendors to visit,” said Jo Ann Kottkamp in 2014. “I go to a lot of the classes here (at Belvoir). I brought my

Schedule of Events Jan. 19 • Water Aerobics at Benyaurd Indoor Pool, 9-11 a.m. Jan. 20 • Archery Class at Outdoor Recreation, 8-9:30, 10-11:30 a.m. • Healthy Food Competition at the Community Center, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. • Nutrition at Van Noy Library, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • Yoga at Kawamura Human Performance Center, Noon-1 p.m. • Auto Skill Safety Information at the Auto Skills Center, 1-2 p.m. Jan. 21 • Health and Fitness Expo at Graves Fitness Center, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 22 Sports Tournaments at Wells Field House,11 a.m.-1 p.m. neighbor with me today and I’m trying to get her involved in the classes and getting into a routine. We do the walking group on Tuesdays and Thursdays — walk three miles in the morning — and then we come here to do the classes. And I’ve lost 60 pounds.” For more information about Fitness Week, the Health and Fitness Expo, and exercise and fitness programs on post, call Joe Castro, Kawamura Human Performance Center supervisory sports specialist, at 703-806-4659; Graves Fitness Center at (703) 806-5368; the Body Shop at (703) 806-3100 or visit http://belvoir.armymwr.com/us/belvoir/ categories/sports-and-fitness.

Second Lt. Wei Grimmett samples some fresh fruit during last year's Health and Fitness Expo at Graves Fitness Center, Feb. 12, 2015. The event, sponsored by Fort Belvoir’s Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, draws hundreds of participants each year.

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Belvoir Barracudas shooting guard, Kaden Gamble, 11, works the ball into scoring position during his team’s FCYBL 7th grade boys’ division-2 match up against Fairfax Police Youth Club, Saturday at Specker Field House. Photos by Rick Musselman

Belvoir Barracudas forward, John Casso, 13, goes up for an inside shot during his team’s FCYBL 7th grade boys’ division-2 showdown with Fairfax Police Youth Club, Saturday at Specker Field House.

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n See standings, Page B5 net jumpers near the baseline and a string of tough rebounds amid a crowd of defenders inside. Campbell and Watson kept the scales steadily swinging back to Belvoir’s favor with solid picks and stellar rebounds inside as the highly capable Barnes and Gamble continued to plow into the paint for hard-won layups against tough pressure. Following a restructuring timeout and some subs FPYC once again began clawing their way back, coming to within 10 points with scarcely a minute remaining. But the Belvoir offense answered the call and staved off their opponents’ promising comeback with a nearly impenetrable zone that held firm up to the final horn, booking the 48-39 victory and moving up a notch in the standings. For more information about the Barracudas youth basketball program, email Jerry Arrington, CYSS sports and fitness director, at jerry.r.arrington@us.army.mil; Coach Herb Marshall at herbmarshall@msn.com, or Coach Alton Greene at alton.greene@yahoo.com. For weekly game schedules, gym locations and standings, visit http:// fcybl.org.

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From Page B1 man-to-man enabled the squad to keep the ball finding the net from the perimeter and deep in the paint. The fluid passing game, combined with Watson and Campbell’s total mastery of strategic pick setting, enabled Barnes to charge repeatedly into the paint for high-flying buckets as Gamble and Picott continued to hit from the three-point arc to send FPYC to the bench trailing 39-15 at the half-time buzzer. Belvoir ushered in the second half with an encore performance of the polished offensive play showcased in the first. FPYC felt the continually increasing heat when the Barracudas added an unforgiving fullcourt press to the already effective defense. FPYC caught a bit of a break early in the back half of the contest, hitting a series of clean 3-pointers from near the top of the key for some badly needed points. But the Belvoir defense, spearheaded by Gamble and Barnes who met FPYC ball handlers at midcourt with a ferocious press, quickly shut down the gains with a trio of steals. Forward, John Casso, demonstrated his value to the team effort with a pair of nothing-but-

Belvoir Barracudas forward, Antron Campbell, 12, drives inside during his team’s FCYBL 7th grade boys’ division-2 match up against Fairfax Police Youth Club, Saturday at Specker Field House.

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Pentagon center, Steven Hite, left, and 249th Engineer Battalion center, Travis Tofi, go up for the opening tip to officially begin Fort Belvoir’s FY16 intramural basketball season, Monday at Wells Field House.

Pentagon shooting guard, Chad Canady, takes to the air for a short-range bucket during his team’s FY16 intramural basketball season opener against the 249th Engineer Battalion, Monday at Wells Field House.

249th Engineer Battalion point guard, Rodrick Edwards, plows inside during his team’s FY16 intramural basketball season opener against the Pentagon, Monday at Wells Field House.

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249th Engineer Battalion point guard, Matt Antal, fires from the perimeter during his team’s FY16 intramural basketball season opener against the Pentagon, Monday at Wells Field House.

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The new Commander’s Cup title race entered its next phase of competition when teams representing nearly every mission partner on post officially kicked off the FY16 intramural basketball season with intense match ups, Monday at Wells Fields House. Intramural basketball games are played Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, starting at 6:15 p.m. at Wells, through Feb. 18. The single-elimination championship tournament begins Feb. 16. For more information about Fort Belvoir’s in-

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249th Engineer Battalion shooting guard, James White, charges into the lane as Pentagon forward, Chapman Canady, applies the pressure during their teams’ FY16 intramural basketball season opener, Monday at Wells Field House. tramural sports program and the annual Com- for sign-up information and scheduling details. mander’s Cup title race, call Geneva Martin, For weekly game results and standings, visit league coordinator, at 703-806-5093. Athletes can http://www.quickscores.com/Orgs/ResultsDisplay. also contact their respective unit representative php?OrgDir=belvoirmwr&LeagueID=580842.

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Sports & Recreation Briefs This week Deep-water aerobics class Fort Belvoir Aquatics offers a Saturday deepwater aerobics class, 11-11:55 a.m. For more information on classes offered, call Benyaurd Indoor Pool at 703-805-2620. There will be no aerobics classes offered between Dec. 21 and Jan. 2.

Red Cross Swim Lessons Fort Belvoir Aquatics is offering American Red Cross Swim Lessons now through April. For more information, please call Benyaurd Indoor Pool at 703-805-2620.

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Drum instructor needed The Fort Belvoir MWR is reaching out to the community in search of a drum instructor for the Community Center. Lessons will be held MondayFriday with times and dates scheduled by the instructor and the student. Space and equipment will be provided by MWR. If interested, call 703-805-9239 to find out the pre-requisites that need to be met before starting.

Upcoming 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.

Water Safety Instructor course Fort Belvoir Aquatics will be offering a Water Safety Instructor course Dec. 26-29. For more information, call Benyaurd Indoor Pool at 703-8052620.

In Progress Free golf lessons Friday Every Friday our Fort Belvoir Golf Club professionals walk the range tee giving all those hitting range balls golf tips. You don't even need golf clubs; the Pro Shop is happy to provide them. Patrons will purchase only the Range Balls: • Small (25 balls): $4 • Medium (50 balls): $6 • Large (75 balls): $9 Call 703-806-5878 for more information.

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Mondays, ODR, 10155 Johnston Road, Fort Belvoir 22060, Building 778, 5:15 p.m.-6:15 p.m. Minimum age requirement is 6 years old. Students must be in the classroom by 5:20 p.m. for safety briefing. Cost is $5 active duty, $3 activeduty dependents; $7 non-active duty (retirees or DoD Civilians), $5 non-active duty dependents Call 703-805-3081 for additional information.

Cosmic Bowling Fridays and Saturdays, 9 p.m.-midnight, at the Bowling Center, 5975 Middleton Road, 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.-12 a.m. (Cosmic Bowling begins at 9 p.m.)

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Time to pass Pentagon forward, John Russell, prepares to execute a cross-court pass during his team’s FY16 intramural basketball season opener against the 249th Engineer Battalion, Monday at Wells Field House. nity through the trails of Fort Belvoir. Sessions are Fridays, 9 - 10 a.m. starting at Pullen Track. For more information, call 703-805-4547.

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

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Eligible individuals ages 18 and older are welcome to play adult recreational volleyball Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and Sundays, 2-5 p.m., at Wells Field House. For more information, visit http://belvoir. armymwr.com/us/belvoir/programs/wells-fieldhouse or contact Ron Valentine at Ron.Valentine@ dau.mil, or 703-805-2912; T.J. Dierks at Timothy. Dierks@DTRA.mil; or Cliff Fouts at CrFouts26k@ aol.com.

Outdoor Recreation operating hours Outdoor Recreation is open Monday through Sunday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. For more information call 703-805-3081.

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U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program rugger 1st Lt. William Holder, a bronze medalist for Team USA at the 2015 Pan American Games, scores a try during All-Army's 26-5 victory over All-Coast Guard at the 2015 Armed Forces Rugby Sevens Championships at Infinity Park in Glendale, Colo.

Soldiers compete for spots on Team USA for Olympic rugby debut By Tim Hipps Army Installation Management Command

"That was the first time I ever touched a rugby ball," he said. "I only played because of the culture that was at West Point: being able to play for each other; knowing that a jersey really means something; knowing that guys have been deployed and have died and you're wearing that same jersey. "Showing up at the Olympic Training Center (in Chula Vista, Calif.) and being part of WCAP is really when I actually started to learn the game," Leatigaga said. "At West Point, I played winger: catch the ball and try to run over somebody and that was it. But coming to WCAP with this opportunity the Army has given me and playing for Team USA under (coaches) Mike Friday and Chris Brown, it's definitely made me learn the game, grow my rugby IQ and skills." The WCAP is a group of Soldierathletes who are nationally and world-ranked in their respective Olympic sports. They train full time and compete on national and international levels with the goal of making Olympic, Pan American Games and World Championship teams. "I had no idea that my Army career was going to lead into a World Class Athlete Program," Leatigaga said. "I thought I was going to go in, become a lieutenant, and do 'hooah' things. I think it's awesome that the Army is supporting me to play for the Olympic team."

Tago, 24, a native of Pago Pago, American Samoa, has helped allArmy win three consecutive Armed Forces Rugby Sevens Championships. "He's a special guy to us," said Utah Army National Guard Col. Mark Drown, head coach of the All-Army Rugby Sevens Team. "He's going to do nothing but grow and mature. I think he's going to be a phenomenal asset (for the U.S. national team.)" Tago is the only rugger who has played all four years for the All-Army Team since the Armed Forces Championships switched from 15-man rugby sides to the seven-man format. Drown said all three Soldiers have realistic shots at making the Olympic team. "Ben Leatigaga, Mattie Tago and Will Holder are definitely fighting for spots on Team USA," Drown said. "The national program's style and pattern of play is exactly what our boys are training to do, so the coaches can see if they have the size, speed, strength and discipline to play that system." The players won't know their fate until next summer. "No one is a lock on that team," Holder said. "It really comes down to who's in form at the right time going into Rio. We're all very, very close. We've got about (10) months to compete for those spots. We'll know about a week before we leave."

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Several Soldiers in the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program, or WCAP, are vying for spots on the Team USA rugby sevens squad, which will compete when the sport makes its Olympic debut in Rio de Janeiro in 2016. 1st Lt. William Holder, 1st Lt. Ben Leatigaga and Sgt. Mattie Tago are among a pool of 23 players being considered by USA Rugby. Twelve players will be selected for the U.S. men's Olympic team, scheduled to compete Aug. 9 - 11. The sport of rugby is not a measured or timed event. Rugby is a team sport that requires a wide range of individual skills that combine to form effective units. Therefore, a USA Rugby committee will use discretionary criteria such as speed; aerobic/anaerobic fitness; strength/ power; technical/tactical rugby skills; and psychological/social skills to help select the team. The last category includes being respectful, exhibiting integrity and leadership, being coachable, and having a mindset for growth. Committee members evaluate potential players at international competitions in the years before the Olympic season. Contested every four years, one year before the Summer Olympics, the Pan American Games

are Team USA's unofficial precursor to the Summer Olympic Games. Holder and Leatigaga helped Team USA win a bronze medal at the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto. Holder, originally from Palo Alto, Calif., spent two summers playing for the U.S. national 15-under rugby team before entering the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., where he played football and rugby. "They wanted me to play linebacker, and I wasn't big enough to be a linebacker," Holder said. "Then, they wanted me to play safety, and I wasn't quick enough to be a Division I safety, so I just switched over to rugby." Two years ago, while playing for the All-Army squad at the 2013 Armed Forces Rugby Sevens Championships, Holder discussed the possibility of getting into the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program and contending for a spot on the U.S. Olympic Rugby Sevens Team. "It's been a dream of mine since I was a little kid," said Holder, 24, who began playing rugby in the third grade. "It truly is a dream come true to be able to play in the Pan Am Games and get a taste of what the Olympics is all about. To play my sport full time while representing my country and the Army is a huge honor." Leatigaga, 27, who entered U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program in January 2014, also played rugby for two years at West Point.

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