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Military prepares to track Santa around the globe

This is the last issue of the Belvoir Eagle for 2019. Thank you for reading and for providing story ideas to be shared with our Belvoir community. We’ll be back on the racks and in homes Jan. 9.

Happy Holidays!

Announcements: CYS Reminder – flu shots due Dec. 31 The deadline for CYS children eligible to receive the annual influenza immunization is Dec. 31, 2019.

To avoid suspension of your child care services beginning January 6, ensure an updated immunization record is on file by Dec. 31. For more information, call 703-805-5555.

Photo by Air Force Capt. Jason Cole

Last year, New York Air National Guardsmen Master Sgt. Shane Reid, front, and Tech. Sgt. Brady King, both of the 224th Air Defense Squadron, train for Santa tracking operations at the Eastern Air Defense Sector in Rome.

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s the North American Aerospace Defense Command conducts its primary mission of defending the homeland, it stands ready to continue its tradition of tracking Santa’s journey around the globe, Dec. 24.

“In addition to our day-to-day mission of defending North America, we are proud to carry on the tradition of tracking Santa as he travels along his yuletide flight path,” said Gen. Terrence O’Shaughnessy, commander of NORAD and U.S. Northern Command. “The same radars, satellites and interceptors employed on December 24 are used year-round to defend Canadian and American airspace from threats.”

The defense of Canada and the United States is NORAD’s top priority. NORAD is a binational U.S. and Canadian command charged with aerospace and maritime warning and aerospace control of North America as well as monitoring aerospace activity globally. However, every year during the holidays, NORAD assumes the supplementary mission of tracking Santa as he travels around the world.

It all started in 1955 when a local newspaper

advertisement informed children they could call Santa directly – only the contact number in the advertisement was misprinted. Instead of reaching Santa, the phone rang through to the crew commander on duty, U.S. Air Force Colonel Harry Shoup, at the Continental Air Defense Command Operations Center, NORAD’s predecessor. Shoup was quick to realize a mistake had been made, and assured the child he was Santa. Shoup then assigned a duty officer to continue answering calls. Thus, a tradition was born, and continued when NORAD was formed in 1958. Each year since, NORAD has reported Santa’s location on Dec. 24 to millions of children and families.

NORAD Tracks Santa has flourished and is recognized as one of the Defense Department’s largest community outreach programs.

The 64th iteration of NORAD Tracks Santa began Dec. 1, with the launch of site, noradsanta.org.

NORAD Tracks Santa is truly a global experience, due, in large part, to the efforts and services of many program contributors and volunteers.

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HOUSING INFORMATION Compiled by USAG Fort Belvoir Public Affairs

Army housing survey deadline extended to Friday

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o maximize resident participation and feedback, the Army extended the closing date for its online housing-satisfaction surveys until Friday. The surveys, one on Army-owned and -leased housing, and another on privatized housing, were originally scheduled to close Dec. 13.

“Army Soldiers, civilians, retirees and their families deserve the highest-quality housing and services possible, and resident feedback will drive future resources to this end state,” said Gen. Gus Perna, commanding general of U.S. Army Materiel Command.

“This extension allows more residents to provide Army leaders their perspectives on what we are doing well and where we need to improve.”

Both surveys, which take about ten minutes to complete, are being administered by an independent, third-party organization called CEL & Associates. All surveys are confidential, and the reporting structure ensures the Army will not see responses unless CEL is satisfied that participants’ anonymity is retained.

Approximately 100,000 survey invitations were emailed to residents in November.

Residents who have not yet received an emailed invitation should contact their local housing offices.

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Susanna Trimble, 3, hangs an ornament on a tree with her mom, Sarah, Saturday. Volunteers from local organizations prepared trees and ornaments for displaced families to enjoy for the holidays. Ashley Fischer, displaced families’ liaison, coordinated the event. Fort Belvoir Garrison continues to work with our families and housing partners to address housing issues. For Fort Belvoir housing help, visit home.army.mil/belvoir and click on the ‘Housing Resident Portal’ under ‘Top Links.’

Call if you have unresolved health or safety concerns: 1-800-984-8523

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Don’t overextend yourself this holiday season

By Jorge E. Grandela, Employee Assistance Program Coordinator

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he holiday season can be intensive and exhausting. The season can be an overwhelming and demanding experience, from neverending activities, shopping, and entertaining others to family obligations. There are some healthy coping strategies that you can implement to effectively manage the stress and enjoy this season.

1. Take time for yourself – Make some time for yourself, self-care is important. Spending time alone, without distractions, may refresh you enough to handle everything you need to do.

2. Get plenty of sleep – try to go to bed at a specific time each night. Being well rested can improve your mood.

3. Just say “no” – Overscheduling and “spreading yourself too thin” can lead to emotional breakdowns. Learn how to say no and set boundaries.

4. Exercise regularly – A quick 20-minute walk or workout will get your heart rate up and release mood boosting chemical in your body.

5. Create meaningful rituals and traditions – If your family’s traditions are not working for you or if you feel that there is something missing – create your own rituals and traditions. As we change and grow, holiday traditions and rituals change as well. Be open to new traditions.

6. Plan ahead – Schedule time for shopping, baking, visiting friends or family and other activities. This will prevent from last minute crisis.

7. Be mindful of the here and now – Living in the now takes away the stress you might have experienced in the past. Enjoy the holiday spirit by being present “here and now,” enjoy the scents, taste the food and take time to see the decorations the holiday season brings.

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Airman Adrianna Barelas, 4th Space Operations Squadron system administrator, displays her Grinch side for the holiday season at Schriever Air Force Base, Colo., Dec. 1, 2017. Many things can cause stress during the holidays, including travel, financial strain, and the expectations of friends and family.

Remember the real meaning of the holidays is to be thankful for what you had, what you have now and what the future will bring. With a little planning and some positive thinking, you can find joy and peace during the holidays.

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Guardsmen eligible for certifications Program supports military, civilian careers

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eginning in January, Army National Guard Soldiers are eligible to take part in an Army-wide program allowing them to obtain civilian, industry-specific credentials and certifications.

Through the Credentialing Assistance Program, Soldiers can get additional training or take exams to earn credentials, like Lean Six Sigma; certified logistics technician and a commercial driver’s license; and certifications in more than 1,600 other programs.

Army Guard members can benefit from the program, said Kenneth Hardy, chief of the Army National Guard’s education branch.

“We are embedded in the community, (with) two-thirds of our force working in civilian occupations,” he said, referring to traditional Army Guard members.

Having those credentials, he added, can mean the difference for Soldiers when trying to advance their civilian careers.

“It can be that distinguisher, when you are going for a job application or promotion, (or) competing next to other candidates,” Hardy said. The program can be just as valuable for full-time Army Guard members who may be nearing retirement, he said.

“It preps the Soldiers for civilian life, by making those skills recognizable on the civilian

The program can also benefit Soldiers who may want to transition to a new military career field. “(This program) opens it up for Soldiers to have lots of opportunities while they are serving, and lots of opportunities when they get out,” said Hardy.

He said Army Guard members should be mindful of funding limits when taking on credentialing programs. Soldiers can use tuition and credentialing assistance concurrently, as long as they don’t exceed a $4,000 cap Photo by Master Sgt. Brian Hamilton per fiscal year. There are other Beginning in January, Army National Guard Soldiers will be limitations also. eligible to take part in an Army-wide program allowing them to “Tuition assistance pays obtain civilian, industry-specific credentials and certifications. for tuition only,” he said.

(Credentialing assistance) pays side, when they transition,” Hardy said. for tuition fees, books, supplies, and tests However, Soldiers can only pursue credentials -- everything associated with getting that that reflect their rank and military education, credential,” he said. he said.

Hardy added that, even for Guard For example, Army Guard members who members with a college degree, a credentialed complete courses such as the Advanced designation next to their name can help them Leaders or the Captains Career courses have achieve greater success. different options in selecting credentialing “With credentials, it’s a little bit of a gameprograms than junior members. changer,” he said. “(When) you put initials next Regardless of rank, Soldiers can pursue to your name, you show who you are, what you programs outside their military jobs, a feature know and what you can bring to the table.”

Soldiers interested in the program should that is especially beneficial for those whose contact Barden Education Center at 703military job doesn’t have a civilian equivalent.

805-9264 to schedule a credential assistance “There is simply not a credentialed system for counseling session. those who cock a cannon,” said Hardy.

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Road salt overuse can harm environment Directorate of Public Works any of our local streams suffer the effects of too much salt. Road salt (sodium chloride) is most commonly used to remove ice from roads, parking lots, and sidewalks. As snow and ice melt, road salt is carried into our lakes, streams, and wetlands, where just one teaspoon can permanently pollute five gallons of water. Chloride from road salt is a major threat to water quality in Accotink Creek, the Potomac River, and other areas of the country where de-icing

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occurs. Since chloride is not easily filtered from water in the natural environment, it builds up over time in the soil and water. Because of this, chloride levels in streams can remain elevated throughout the year – even in the summer.

Road salt provides benefits by preventing roadway accidents, but can also have negative impacts on the environment and drinking water sources.

When large amounts of road salt get into our drinking water sources it can contaminate it so that we can’t drink it. An excessive amount of salt is hard and expensive for water treatment facilities to remove.

With winter weather on its way, we will all be breaking out the road salt, so it is extremely important to control salt at the source by being strategic about when, where, and how salt is applied.

Tips for Winter Snow Removal We can protect our drinking water resources, the environment, and local habitats by following these snow removal tips:

SHOVEL Limit the Need for Salt Salt works best when applied before the snow and should never be applied when rain is in the forecast. After the snow be sure to clear all snow from driveways and sidewalks before it turns into ice. Salt should only be applied after the snow is removed and only in areas needed for safety.

SPREAD Follow Salt Application Directions 1 lb of salt fits in a 12oz coffee mug and is enough to treat 10 sidewalk squares or 20 feet of driveway. The salt also needs to be spread a few inches apart and should not be laid down in piles or clumps.

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VPOC wins in in hoops throwdown DTRA dominates softball, remains perfect

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Defense Threat the stagerounding for a crowd-pleasing exchange, Belvoir Eagle Reduction necting and runners the bags through four innings, to and the squads didn’t disappoint. VPOC Agency makes Aerospace ort Belvoir Visitor Processing trounce Aerospace Data Facilityguards, Earl Skinner and Skylar Jones, Operations Center, a relative East, 15-0, in a late-season, intraData Facility-East latest wasted no time unleashing a precision newcomer to the post’s intramural mural softball matchup, July 2opening at passing game, up opportunities victimsports league, brought every asset in its Graves Field.

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all over the court for Gilbert Glasco; Barry offensive arsenal to best Hunter; Shaquan DTRA, one of the ablest softballJohnson and threeBy Rick Musselman Aerospace Data Facilitypointintramurals specialist, Steven “Deuce” Wright. squads in Belvoir’s Sports Editor East, 55-41, Dec. 5 at early fortunes, however, ADF-E league, claimingDespite more championWells Field House. came roaring back to balance the scales, Despite sweltering heat,Both humidVPOCship and titles, ADF-Eand Commander’s Cup courtesy of the efforts of lane-driving aces, ity and approaching came thunderto the hardwood with any other unit on the trophies than Daniel Slocum and Jesse Staton; as well as storms, undefeated Defense Threat installation came to Graves Field shooting guards, Thompson Stephens and Reduction Agency kept bats con- with a roster full of veteran athletes Jacob Mikelson, whose increasing accuracy from the perimeter and the baseline kept the VPOC defense on its toes throughout the first period.

About midway through the back half of the contest, VPOC began to take the upper hand. Wright’s uncanny accuracy from the three-point arc, combined with Skinner

and Jones’ surgically placed passes inside, quickly propelled the team to a 7-point advantage. Despite ADF-E’s best efforts to stem the tide, the VPOC defense, employing a double-team approach to foiling any comeback designs, Skinner, Jones and company held onto the lead for the rest of the showdown, booking the victory.

Intramural basketball games are played Tuesdays and Thursdays through January, with the season culminating in a singleelimination championship tournament between the 10 top-seeded teams.

For information about Fort Belvoir’s intramural sports program and the annual Commander’s Cup title race, call Justin Fitzgerald, 703-806-5093. Athletes can also contact their unit representative to sign up and get schedules.

For weekly game schedules, scores and standings, visit https://www.quickscores.com/belvoirmwr.

For more photos, visit https://www.flickr.com/photos/fort_belvoir

ADF-E shortstop, Mike Zelinsky, scoops up a blistering grounder during a softball matchup with DTRA, July 2 at Graves Field. and wasted no time unleashing a massive onslaught from the batter’s box. In customary form, the team matched its offensive fortunes with stellar play in the infield and out in the grass to remain at the top of the FY19 rankings with the 15-0 blowout.

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VPOC shooting guard,Rich Skylar Jones, charges for the during DTRA second baseman, Goad, drills one up the lane middle for his a base team’s intramural showdown with ADF-E, 5 at Wells hit during his team’sbasketball late-season intramural softballDec. matchup against FieldJuly House.

ADF-E, 2 at Graves Field.

For regular-season results, standings and the playoff schedule, visit http://www.quickscores.com/ belvoirmwr.

For information about Fort Belvoir’s intramural sports program and the annual Commander’s Cup title race, call Justin Fitzgerald, The single-elimination champi- league coordinator and sports facilVPOC guard, Earl Skinner, charges for a703-806-5093. shot during hisAthletes team’s onshippoint tournament is scheduled to ityinside manager, intramural basketball showdown Dec. 5 at Wells House. begin today, starting at 6 p.m.with at ADF-E, can also contact theirField unit represenGraves Field. tative to sign up and get schedules.

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DLA dominates, claims week-2 hoops win

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eigning Commander’s Cup champion, Defense Logistics Agency, gave spectators a high-intensity exhibition of the unit cohesion and athletic grit that keeps the unit at the top of the rankings across intramural sports, when the team overwhelmed 12th Aviation Battalion, 75-47 in an early season basketball showdown, Dec. 10 at Wells Field House.

DLA’s anchor on both ends of the hardwood was long-time veteran center, Farron Byrd, one of the ablest athletes in Belvoir’s hoops program. Bringing down a string of boards, Byrd kept his offense thriving, with follow-up buckets deep inside the lane and rapid-fire passes back outside. Right out of the starting gate, DLA guards, Josh Kovalski and Earl

Monkou, unleashed DLA’s legendary passing choreography that kept 12th Aviation scrambling as guards, John Holliday and Wes Griffiths sunk shots from all over the court.

The 12th Aviation Bn., however, managed to keep a rout in check with the always-dedicated offensive efforts of guards, John Stephens and three-point specialist, Marcus Camarena.

Down low, forwards Alex Denton and Lorenzo Dennie, hit a series of clean baseline shots, courtesy of the unflagging board-crashing expertise of center, Cole Hasselbring, limiting DLA’s lead to 37- 21, at halftime.

Unfortunately for the aviation battalion, DLA kicked off the second period with an amplified performance of its passing and shooting prowess showcased in the first. Shot after shot from the three-point arc found nothing but net and Kovalski, Monkou and

Griffiths continually barreled into the lane for foul-drawing lay-ins.

When the game clock finally expired, DLA put a sweeping, 75-47 victory into the week-2 books.

Intramural basketball games are played Tuesdays and Thursdays through January, with the season culminating in a singleelimination championship tournament between the 10 top-seeded teams.

For information about Fort Belvoir’s intramural sports program and the annual Commander’s Cup title race, call Justin Fitzgerald, 703-806-5093. Athletes can also contact their unit representative to sign up and get schedules.

For weekly game schedules, scores and standings, visit https://www.quickscores.com/belvoirmwr.

For more photos, visit https://www.flickr.com/photos/fort_belvoir

Photos by Rick Musselman

DLA point guard, Josh Kovalski, charges inside during his team’s intramural basketball matchup against 12th Aviation Battalion, Dec. 10 at Wells Field House.

DLA shooting guard, John Holliday, sinks an inside shot for 2 during his team’s intramural basketball matchup against 12th Aviation Battalion, Dec. 10 at Wells Field House.

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Nationals share championship feeling

Photo by Paul Lara

From left: Col. Michael Greenberg, Garrison commander; Command Sgt. Maj. Phillip Peguese, The Army Aviation Brigade; Nicole Murray, Washington Nationals Community Relations; Col. Mark Kappelmann, commander, The Army Aviation Brigade; Chief Warrant Officer 5 Michael Behrendt, Command Chief Warrant Officer, The Army Aviation Brigade; pose with the Washington Nationals’ World Series trophy in O’Neil Hanger at Davison Army Airfield, Tuesday. Fort Belvoir developed strong community ties with the Nationals, and the MLB champions have given a great deal of support to the installation’s youth sports activities. The World Series trophy also made stops at Fort Belvoir Elementary School and Wells Field House for personal photo opportunities as a way of saying thanks.

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Student art winners ride to school in style

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Olivia Sylvester

Olivia Sylvester, tied for first place with her sister, first-grader, Ava Sylvester, in Belvoir FES’s annual fire safety art contest with this piece recognizing the importance of fire fighters and safety in the home.

By Rick Musselman and Paul Lara Belvoir Eagle very year, Fort Belvoir’s Fire and Emergency Services invites students from Belvoir Elementary Campus to create art that reflects the installation’s commitment to maintaining fire safety. Those art pieces are then judged and winners get VIP treatment from FES personnel, the garrison command team, their teachers and their fellow students.

The prize for winning the art contest includes a fire-truck ride to school, where they’re personally greeted at the front steps by school principals.

In the 2019 competition, Autumn Ewing, a Belvoir Upper School sixth-grader, won first; and Ava Sylvester, a first-grader, tied for first with Olivia Sylvester, a third-grader at Belvoir Primary, and also her sister.

On Dec. 6, FES personnel Col. Michael Greenberg, Belvoir Garrison commander; and Command Sgt. Major Jason Young, arrived at the Sylvester home in two fire trucks to pick up Olivia and Ava for their ride to school. Before departing, Belvoir FES fire fighter, Adam Stover, gave the students and their younger sister, Evelynn, 5, a tour of all the specialized equipment first responders use, and Belvoir

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Ava Sylvester

Ava Sylvester, tied for first place with her sister, third-grader, Olivia Sylvester, in Belvoir FES’s annual fire safety art contest with this piece focusing on safety in the home.

FES Capt. Samantha Green, gave Olivia and Ava a chance to try on a fire coat and helmet.

Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Good then gave the students some tips on keeping their homes safe from fire hazards, making an escape plan and establishing a meeting place for the family, in an emergency.

“OK, we don’t want to be late for school today,” Good said, after the safety briefing, and Olivia and Ava, along with their mom, Kelly Sylvester, boarded the trucks and prepared for a brief installation tour, before heading to school.

When the fire trucks arrived at the Elementary School, with lights flashing and sirens blaring, Jamey Chianetta, Belvoir Upper School principal, met the girls and joined FES personnel to escort them into the building— their first stop, the video studio where they were recognized during the morning announcements before making their way to their respective classrooms to start their school days.

Both girls accepted the first-place award with humility and very few words. Ava said she’d spent about a day working on her project, and Olivia said it took about two days to complete her piece for the contest.

Then, Friday, it was Autumn Ewing’s turn to get her special ride to Fort Belvoir Upper School. Her brother, Nicholas, won the honor last year, so the Ewing family was familiar

Autumn Ewing

Photo by Paul Lara

Autumn Ewing, won first place in Belvoir FES’s annual fire safety art contest with this piece stressing camping safety.

with the arrival of two fire engines to their home.

As the fire truck rolled up to Fort Belvoir Upper School, all of her classmates in Ms. Michie’s 6th class were standing outside to greet her, and give her hugs and high-fives, before heading in for morning announcements with upper school principal Jamey Chianetta joining the firefighters and Col. Greenberg on camera.

Chianetta told Ewing how proud she was.

“We are so glad that you entered the contest – good job. We hope that even more students will enter next year, and since Autumn doesn’t have any other siblings, there’s a chance for the rest of you to win,” said Chianetta.

Lt. Gus Leite, told the school during morning announcements how important it was to have an emergency fire plan for the home.

“Make sure you close your doors when you go to bed, you have a better chance of survivability for yourself and will result in less damage to your home. So, anytime you’re sleeping, make sure everyone closes the door,” said Leite. “Also know the number to call for an emergency, and be sure to tell them your name, address, and what’s the nature of the emergency, when you call 911.”

Autumn, smiling throughout, was modest about her achievement. “I liked drawing it and I hope it helps somebody stay safe.”

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Soldiers view new firepower Federal Voting Assistance Workshop Tenant organization voting officers and Army unit voting officers are invited to attend the Federal Voting Assistance Workshop, Feb. 18 in the Sharp Building, 1099 Hannah Lane at 9 a.m.

Contact Stephan Patterson, 703-8051061 or Kurtis Schell at 703-428-7614.

Bird count volunteers needed Fort Belvoir has been conducting Bird Counts on post since 1911. Fort Belvoir’s Directorate of Public Works, Environmental Division is looking for volunteers to assist in this important environmental effort, which will take place Dec. 29, 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. at various locations on post. To register or for more information, call 703-8060048, or email monica.m.mundrick. ctr@mail.mil.

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On December 11, PEO Soldier displayed their newest products to the 249th Engineer Battalion at the Future Soldier Roadshow on Fort Belvoir. The Roadshow is meant to interact with Soldiers in the community and show the latest materials coming their way. You can connect with PEO Soldier and the Future Solider Roadshow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @PEOSoldier.

In this 2017 photo, volunteers fan out across post early in the morning as part of the annual Belvoir Bird Count, sponsored by The Audubon Society.

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With a goal of $34 million, the employees are encouraged to make monetary and volunteer pledges through the CFCNCA as part of their yearend giving plans. The last day to make a pledge is Jan. 12.

“CFC’s first national CFC Spirit Week took place Dec. 2 to 6, and I am pleased to report that nearly $5 million and 5,000 volunteer hours were pledged in that week alone,” said Vince Micone, chairperson of the local federal coordinating committee that oversees the campaign.

“The week incorporated Giving Tuesday and International Volunteer Day, and federal employees and retirees really displayed their generosity and spirit of service through their participation in the week’s activities.”

Local, national, and international charities rely on support from CFC donors every year.

Donations from the federal community have a tremendous impact. Each contribution, no matter the

amount, adds up to significant results over a year.

There are nearly 7,000 participating CFC charities serving an array of needs including cancer research; veterans support; animal rescue; clean water; and disaster relief.

In the last 10 years, the CFCNCA has raised about half a billion dollars, impacting people’s lives, globally. Donors to the CFCNCA can donate money or make a volunteerism pledge through cfcnca.org.

Employees and retirees outside the region can look up and donate to their local campaign at cfcgiving.opm.gov.

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Holiday Worship Services Jewish: • Menorah Lighting and Hanukkah: Sunday, 6:30 p.m., Belvoir Chapel

Protestant: • Christmas Eve: Tuesday, 6 p.m., Belvoir Chapel

Catholic: • Christmas Eve Children’s Mass: Tuesday, 4 p.m., Belvoir Chapel • Christmas Eve Family Mass: Tuesday, 4 p.m., Woodlawn Chapel • Christmas Eve Vigil Mass: Tuesday, 6 p.m., Woodlawn Chapel

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Legal Assistance Office CLOSED The Legal Assistance Office is closed for all services Tuesday-Dec. 27 and again, Dec. 31-Jan. 1.

• Christmas Eve Mass: Tuesday, midnight, Woodlawn Chapel • Christmas Day Mass: Dec. 25, 9 a.m., Woodlawn Chapel

For a list of regular scheduled • Holy Day of Obligation; Mary, Mother of God: services, visit home.army.mil/ Dec. 31, 5:30 p.m., belvoir and search RSO. Woodlawn Chapel

New Year’s Eve Celebration at the Officers’ Club Dance to a live DJ and ring in the New Year, Dec. 31, 7 p.m.-1 a.m. with a four course gourmet dinner, a glass of champagne for the toast, party favors and continental breakfast. The cost is $90 per person and reservations open Monday and are required.

Purchase tickets at the Officers’ Club, or by phone at 703-780-0930 ext. 600.

Mount Vernon by Candlelight Tour Mount Vernon by Candlelight, Sunday, 4:45-8:30 p.m. Tour George and Martha Washington’s home by candlelight and learn more about holiday traditions in 18th century Virginia. For tickets and pricing, www.mountvernon.org.

Tax Center Volunteers Needed The Fort Belvoir Legal Assistance Office needs volunteers to help prepare state and federal income taxes for the upcoming tax season. Volunteers will get training and a chance to help out the military community.

Interested volunteers call Ralph Joyner, 703-805-4370.

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Youth Ministries The Religious Support Office has active middle and high school programs for each faith community on Fort Belvoir comprised of weekly meetings, small groups, retreats, conferences, contemporary worship and other activities. For more info, Catholic: 703-806-5745; Jewish: 703-806-3393; Protestant: 703-806-3958.

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