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12th Aviation Battalion Color Guard stands in silhouette against a large American flag during change of command ceremonies at Davison Army Airfield.
12th Aviation Battalion gets new commander, CSM By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer The 12th Aviation Battalion held a Change of Command and Change of Responsibility ceremony Friday, at Davison Army Airfield. Lt. Col. Edward Meyers relinquished command to Lt. Col. Brendan Cullinan. Also, Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Hill relinquished his position to Command Sgt. Maj. Bernard Brooks. Cullinan said he was happy to be part of the 12th Aviation Battalion team and looked forward to continuing the mission. “I promise you all that I will not hold you back ... and will work hard to earn your trust,” he told the battalion. Meyers said Cullinan will also be surrounded by those same great people who will help him to advance his vision. Meyers said he reflected over the past two years and how everything came together to culminate into the change of command. It’s thanks to a seasoned and dedicated civilian popu-
lation, battalion Soldiers, and senior leadership that made for a successful two years. Everyone, he said, was dedicated to 12th Aviation Battalion’s mission. “I have been truly surrounded by great people and, as such, these past two years have been awesome,” he said. He also acknowledged his command sergeant major, Hill, who Meyers called a battle buddy and described him as a special leader with the ability to inspire across the entire battalion. Coming into the position as senior enlisted leader of the battalion, Hill said he knew he had a lot to learn, but he had the support of commander and staff who were there to help him. “(They) always found a way to make the mission happen,” Hill said, adding that, regardless of obstacles or limited resources, the unit was resourceful in accomplishing the tasks at hand. Like Meyers, Hill told his replacement, Brooks, he will have the help and support of a highly skilled unit. Leaving it behind, Hill said, “It has been an honor to serve with you.”
Lt. Col. Brendan Cullinan, left, incoming 12th Aviation Battalion commander, receives the guidon from Col. Prescott Farris, Army Aviation Brigade Commander, during ceremonies at Davison Army Airfield Friday.
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U.S.-Bahrain training builds partner capacity By Staff Sgt. Francis O’Brien 29th Infantry Division Public Affairs U.S. Soldiers from Operation Spartan Shield participated in force-protection training drills in conjunction with their Bahrain Defense Force counterparts at an installation in Bahrain. Their performance in responding to vehicle-borne IEDs and suspicious people, objects and crowds, was evaluated by both local U.S. Navy and Bahraini officers. “I want my people to be like you,” said Col. Jumal R. Ahmed, head of the Joint Exercise Department, discussing the benefit of the combined force protection exercises. “This exercise is an opportunity to learn from our close friends and their field experiences. The Bahrain Defense Force will continue to work with our American allies for the benefit of both countries.” Capt. Kellen Petersen, Company Commander, “Chosen” Company, 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, planned the exercises while 2nd Lt. Dan Hopkins, officer-in-charge of security operations, led the Soldiers in carrying out the response drills. “It was a great opportunity to break the culture barrier,” Hopkins said. “We coordinated with our friendlies (the Bahrain Defense Force) and built a stronger relationship with them.” Communication, internal and across the language barrier, was one of the challenges raised by training participants during the event’s after-action review. One participant suggested developing an English/ Arabic translation list for commonly used terms. Sailors from U.S. Navy Central Command, who evaluated the training, were pleased with the results and motivated by the opportunity. “(This was a) great opportunity for our multi-service security forces … to practice and refine our force-protection procedures with
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A Bahraini soldier participates in a joint, multinational training exercise with U.S. Army and Navy counterparts in Bahrain, last month. The Soldiers were evaluated on their performance in responding to vehicleborne IEDs and suspicious people, objects and crowds. Both U.S. Navy and Bahrain officers conducted the evaluation. our host nation partners in realworld scenarios. This exercise has given us multiple opportunities to interact with our Bahraini counterparts and will undoubtedly pay huge dividends in the future,” said Navy Capt. Lee Boyer, one of the training evaluators. Brig. Gen. John Epperly, 29th Infantry Division’s deputy commander, and division Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald Smith, explained the training event increases tactical capabilities and strengthens regional ties. This exercise was one of many that have taken place over several months in Gulf Cooperation Council nations. “I’m emotionally invested in rehearsals,” said Petersen. “Your plan can be garbage, but if you rehearse, you are prepared for these kinds of eventualities. We are aware that Sailors from U.S. Navy Central Command and a Bahraini officer of the we’re part of a larger organization Joint Exercise Department, evaluate joint, multinational training conand happy to add to the brigade mis- ducted by Bahraini soldiers, U.S. Marines and Soldiers of “Chosen” sion, as a whole.” Company, 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade.
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Teen beautifies local cemetery for Eagle Scout project By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Seventeen-year-old Alfred Anderson II chose Woodlawn Cemetery as his culminating project to become an Eagle Scout. He, along with friends and family, spent Monday morning cleaning headstones. Besides performing maintenance on the headstones for the project, Alfred said he wanted to help trace some of the lesser-known people in the cemetery and “plot who is in there and then create a map so their loved ones know where to find them,” he said. Woodlawn Cemetery has a deep history and connection to Fort Belvoir. Robert Holland, who helps maintain the cemetery, has several relatives buried there. His family has lived in the area since its founding around the Civil War and when Belvoir was known as Camp Humphreys, he said. The community established a church, and today, the first step of the original church can be found in front of the cemetery sign. The cemetery, owned by Woodlawn United Methodist Church, began in the late 1800s when William Holland and other descendants of freed Mount Vernon slaves established a community there. The last of the family moved from its location in 1945 when Belvoir bought a portion of the land. Much of the writing on some of the headstones at the cemetery was
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Alfred Anderson cleans a headstone in Fort Belvoir’s historic Woodlawn Cemetery, June 26 as part of an Eagle Scout project.
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Charlee Anderson, left, and Alfred Anderson clean headstones at Woodlawn Cemetery, June 26, as part of an Eagle Scout community project.
Servicemembers interred at Belvoir’s Woodlawn Cemetery Army Pfc. Lawrence Eugene Jordon, World War II veteran, who lived from 1925 to 1987
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Hospital corpsman disregards own life to save Marines By Katie Lange DoD News, Defense Media Activity There are people who try to help, and then there are extraordinary people who selflessly give everything for someone else. Sailor Richard DeWert is one of the latter, and for that selfless giving, he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. DeWert joined the Navy in December 1948 in his hometown of Taunton, Mass. The 17-year-old enlisted as a hospital corpsman, a position that can also serve alongside the Marines. So, when conflict on the Korean Peninsula grew inevitable, DeWert volunteered to join the 1st Medical Battalion of the 1st Marine Division, which deployed to Korea in August 1950. Early in 1951, DeWert received orders to transfer to the 7th Marine Regiment, a unit known for epic battles, and for suffering more casualties than just about any other Marine unit during the Korean War. It was in battle with these men that he gave his life. On April 5, 1951, DeWert was part of a unit that was headed to meet up with a few other friendly units near Kunchon when they came under fire. When the first men were wounded, DeWert rushed to them. While he was dragging a seriously wounded Marine to safety, he got shot in the leg, but refused to stop until the injured man was out of the line of fire. He then went back into the fray, where he managed to drag yet another injured Marine out. Knowing he was injured, DeWert’s comrades tried to get him medical help, but he refused. Despite their objections, he went back into the line
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Hospital Corpsman Richard DeWert of fire to rescue more men. As he tried to get to one injured Marine, he was shot in the shoulder. When he noticed that man was dead, he set out for another, after hearing a cry for help. While DeWert’s bravery was still going strong, his luck had run out. As he was crossing a field to help that fourth Marine, he was shot by the enemy and killed immediately. He was 19 years old.
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Bintu Sowe, an associate scientist at the U.S. Army Center for Environmental Health Research, processes samples from a bone-healing experiment that was aboard the International Space Station. The samples were delivered back to Earth by SpaceX’s Dragon cargo craft in March.
Army researchers turn to space for clues about bone health By Crystal Maynard Army Medicine Scientists at the U.S. Army Center for Environmental Health Research are hoping to determine how bones heal in microgravity, based on an experiment that launched to the International Space Station aboard SpaceX in February and returned to earth aboard SpaceX’s Dragon cargo craft in March. Through the Defense Department’s Space Test Program, the USACEHR Integrative Systems Biology group, and their partners at the Indiana University School of Medicine, collaborated with NASA and the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space to have the scientists aboard the International Space Station conduct the experiment for one month. The research project’s primary goal is to translate new discoveries in bone regeneration for osteoporosis, fracture healing and other bone disorders. Between 2002 and 2009, extremity injury accounted for up to 79 percent of reported trauma cases from theater. Improvised explosive devices and high-energy explosions can cause extremity trauma so severe that, often, amputation is the only treatment. “We’re trying to understand what happens in the body as the bones start healing,” said Dr. Rasha Hammamieh, director of Integrative Systems Biology at the USACEHR and the study’s lead scientist. “Understanding bone healing is a mission-
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Left: President of the Mess, Command Sgt. Maj. Billie Jo Boersma, flanked by other Senior Service members, prepares to address the attendees from all five branches of the Armed Forces at the Joint Enlisted Combat Dining - In at Anderson Park, June 23. Above: Members of the Joint Enlisted Combat Dining - In staff work to put together one of the obstacles for the obstacle course, prior to the Joint Enlisted Combat Dining - In at Anderson Park.
Old-school camaraderie makes comeback at dining-in Garrison Public Affairs Belvoir hosted its first regionwide enlisted dining-in, Friday for Service members from all branches. The dining-in reinforced joint camaraderie and included an obstacle course built solely for the event; water cannons; Mission BBQ and a performance by the U.S. Air Force Band, “Max Impact.” “It’s important for our traditions and our heritage,” said Fort Belvoir Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Billie Jo Boersma. “It was a collaboration to plan and coordinate the event. It’s important to work hard and get to relax with everyone, because we fight purple,” she said. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Tim Horn of DTRA said he was proud to be part of a great celebration that combined military tradition in a joint environment with a “giant dose of fun.” He added accolades to everyone who worked so hard to make the event successful. “We had a great time,” said Ma-
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Above: The Military District of Washington Joint Service Honor Guard presents the colors at the Joint Enlisted Combat Dining - In at Anderson Park, June 23. Right: Two Marine competitors duke it out during pugil stick bouts at the Joint Enlisted Combat Dining - In at Anderson Park.
rine Master Sgt. Thomas Smith of the Marine Corps Intelligence School on Belvoir. “I think the ‘work hard, play hard’ mantra was in full effect and we surely met our goal of building inter-service camaraderie.” Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Troy Eden, from the Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Management Office, was guest speaker. “It was one of the best ones I have ever attended and a lot of that had to do with Command Sgt. Maj. Boersma and the dining-in committee. “The dining-in had the best camaraderie I have seen stateside in a long time,” he said. Air Force Master Sgt. Robert Prato said the event was inspiring for the joint force and thanked organizers, who prepared for the diningin for four months. “It has been a while since I have seen old-school camaraderie. All of you helped bring back some good times to our joint force. It was great for our junior enlisted to see how it’s done.
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911th downs DLA, claims softball title By Rick Musselman Sports Editor
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Members of the 911th Engineer Company - Technical Rescue intramural softball team pose with the FY17 championship trophy after defeating DLA 21-6, Monday at Graves Field.
The 911th Engineer Company – Technical Rescue took one giant leap forward in the race to the FY17 Commander’s Cup title by downing Defense Logistics Agency 21-6 in the intramural softball championship final, June 26 at Graves Field. The Engineers dominated the contest from the opening pitch to the final out, using textbook fielding precision and an unlimited supply of hitting prowess to claim the sweeping victory. Riding the crest of momentum built in the opening rounds of the post-season series, the 911th came to the diamond loaded for bear, aiming to establish itself among the installation’s elite, and make a substantial deposit into its Cup-points account. Having wrapped up the regular softball season in a three-way tie for first with USALSA and the 249th Engineer Battalion, each with 7-1 records, the 911th began paving the way to the title bout by following up a quarterfinal upset victory over the powerhouse DTRA with a 23-13 semifinal victory over the fierce U.S. Army System Performance Office.
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Golf Club hosts Men’s Championship tourney By Rick Musselman Sports Editor Amid ideal weather, more than 30 golfers took to the fairways and greens of the Belvoir Golf Club’s Woodlawn and Gunston Courses to compete in the 2017, 36-hole, Men’s Championship Tournament, Saturday and Sunday. The annual event, sponsored by Tim Coolican, golf club director; and MWR; and hosted by Fritz Diekmann, Belvoir PGA professional, drew the installation’s finest to square off in the Virginia State Golf Association - and U.S. Golf Association-recognized amateur championship, which kicked off both days with an 8 a.m. shotgun start. Final results will appear in the July 6 edition of the Belvoir Eagle. For more information on upcoming tournaments at the Belvoir Golf Club, including membership details, professional lessons and facility features, call 703-806-5878 or visit https://belvoir.armymwr.com/programs/golf-club. Photos by Rick Musselman
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Dave Kuhms delivers a spot-on chip shot during Fort Belvoir Golf’s Club’s 2017 Men’s championship.
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Stick to it By Rick Musselman Sports Editor After covering a pair of sports matchups one evening last week, I decided to go home and just chill on the porch with a cup of mud. The air was mild, the streets empty and that quiet, pleasant sort of lonesomeness turned out to be the perfect way to close out the day. After awhile, I saw a lady walking down the cobblestones with her German shepherd, and I noticed the dog was carrying a large stick between his teeth. I figured he’d found it somewhere along their evening trek and thought it worth holding onto. When they got to my house, the lady said good evening and I just had to comment of the dog. “That’s one beautiful animal, and he found a good stick, too.” “Actually, that’s his favorite stick. He found it when we went camping years ago,” she said. “He carries it with him everywhere he goes, and when we get home every night, I stand it up by the door so he always knows where it is.” After they went on their way, I couldn’t stop thinking about that dog and his commitment to a stick that meant absolutely nothing to anyone else in the world. I considered it as I sat with my coffee and it occurred to me that life can be that simple, at least in the material objects we cherish. I thought about my ancient Jeep, my 1970s skateboards and baseball gloves, the musical instruments I’ve had for decades. Then I thought about all the times somebody has incredulously said, “You’ve had that for how long? Don’t you think it’s time for a new one?” And my response is always, “Why? It still works and it’s still cool.” I’ve been lucky in that I never really get tired of things—in some ways I feel fortunate to have gotten them to begin with. That’s also kept me from constantly trying to “upgrade” anything when I just don’t see it as necessary. Indeed, it’s kept my world simple and manageable. So, I can definitely relate to that insightful German shepherd—he’s satisfied with what he’s got and doesn’t need more.
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USASPO power hitter, Levail McKinnie, belts one to deep center during his team’s FY17 intramural softball championship quarterfinal match up against FBCH, June 21 at Graves Field.
FBCH shortstop, Leo Domingo, slings the ball over to first for the out at center during his team’s FY17 intramural softball championship quarterfinal showdown with USASPO, June 21 at Graves Field.
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Titans fall early in tournament By Rick Musselman Sports Editor Fort Belvoir’s FY17 intramural softball championship tournament got underway with round-1 matchups between the eight, top-ranked squads, June 20 at Graves and Pullen fields. Soon, all predictions went right out the window as three of the Big Four units suffered early eliminations at the hands of seriously hungry opponents. In the first round of action, U.S. Army System Performance Office, undoubtedly one of the ablest units in the lineup that’s made countless trips into the post season, kept bats connecting to down the Marine Corps at Graves Field. In the 7:15 time slot at Pullen Field, U.S. Coast Guard bested the renowned National GeospatialIntelligence Battalion to advance to the quarters. Kicking off the quarterfinal round the 911th Engineer Company – Technical Rescue pulled off a singular upset when it downed legendary powerhouse DTRA at Graves Field to eliminate the unit with the most Commander’s Cup trophies at its headquarters than any other organization on post. In game 2, rising star DLA triumphed over the 249th Engineer Battalion at Pullen to move one step closer to adding yet another trophy to its growing collection. In the third contest of the quarterfinal round, USASPO blanked current Commander’s Cup champion, Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, 13-0 as the result of maintaining a perfect rhythm in the batter’s box and dominating the field on defense. In the second showdown of the quarterfinal double-
header, June 20, the U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters took USALSA out of the championship picture with a textbook exhibition of fielding precision and non-stop prowess at the plate to claim a 17-14 victory. The following evening the semifinal round got underway at Graves Field. USASPO squared off against another rising concern in the Belvoir intramurals—the 911th En. Co. in the 6:15 slot. USASPO took its customarily impressive A-game to the field, but the Engineers proved that, with a little dedication to keeping the game plan simple and focused, anything is possible. Three major scoring rallies in three consecutive frames drove the 911th into the winner’s circle with a 23-13 upset victory to punch their ticket to the main event. In the 7:15 game, USCG-HQ faced a hungry DLA squad determined to maintain its ascent to the top of the heap among the overall Commander’s Cup contenders. Giving up a string of runs in the top of the first inning, DLA came roaring back with a slew of RBIs to ultimately tie the critical contest up at 12 heading into its last at-bat in the bottom of the sixth. With two in scoring position, team coach and second baseman, Darren Dunham, popped one into deep left, propelling his teammate across the plate to claim the 13-12 victory. Both squads spent the weekend gearing up for what promised to be a barn-burner championship final between two underdogs equally determined to earn the ultimate prize.
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911th Engineer Company - Technical Rescue shortstop, Joey Girolamo, fires over to first for the out during his team’s FY17 intramural softball championship semifinal match up against USASPO.
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USALSA left centerfielder, Matt Jalandoni, connects for a shot up the middle during his team’s FY17 intramural softball championship quarterfinal showdown with USCG-HQ.
FBCH second baseman, Jason Naputi, sends the ball to first to complete one of several surgical double plays during his team’s FY17 intramural softball championship quarterfinal showdown with USASPO.
USCG-HQ pitcher, Lee Brittle, delivers the goods during his team’s FY17 intramural softball championship quarterfinal match up against USALSA, June 21 at Graves Field.
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Members of the DLA intramural softball team pose with the FY17 championship runner-up trophy after squaring off against the 911th Engineer Company - Technical Rescue, Monday at Graves Field.
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911th Engineer Company - Technical Rescue left centerfielder, Casey Hallas, receives the FY17 intramural softball championship trophy from Berry Patrick, MWR director, after his team downed DLA 21-6, Monday at Graves Field.
911th Engineer Company - Technical Rescue left centerfielder, Casey Hallas, connects for his second homerun shot over the centerfield fence during his team’s FY17 intramural softball championship against DLA, Monday.
911th Engineer Company - Technical Rescue second baseman, Andrew Johnson, snags a shallow pop fly as shortstop, Joey Girolamo, provides backup, during the FY17 intramural softball championship against DLA
However, the Engineers’ journey to the winner’s circle would be anything but a cakewalk. Third-place Commander’s Cup finisher in last year’s title race, DLA arrived with an equally well-honed game plan that had sharpened throughout the tournament. Exiting the regular season with a 7-2, second-place divisional record, the veteran squad powered its way past the 249th in the quarters, and followed it up by toppling the Coast Guard, 13-12, in a nail-biter semifinal showdown. With DLA totally committed to earning back-to-back placements in the Commander’s Cup top three, and the 911th Engineer Company dedicated to establishing itself among the installation’s finest, the stage was set for a major clash. But, from its first at-bat, the 911th would take complete charge of the proceedings and dominate for the duration. Facing the power-hitting capabilities of second baseman, Andrew Johnson; pitcher, Joel Ortiz; third baseman, David Phillips who cleared the loaded bases with a triple to the left field fence; outfielder, Mike Christensen; shortstop, Joey Girolamo; catcher, Kenneth Alexander; first baseman, Mike Linder; and left centerfielder, Casey Hallas who drove in six runs via back-to-back homerun shots over the centerfield fence, DLA found itself struggling to stay in the contest after the 911th brought in 14 runs in the first two innings while denying their opponents a single score. DLA managed to get a promising rally going in the fourth frame with surgically placed shots to the outfield by pitcher, Brian Salaver; catcher, Bruce Desoto; third baseman, Luke Hafner; left fielder, Jacob Myers; veteran first baseman, Chris Tull; right fielder, Edgardo Edwards; and left centerfielder, Ellis Anderson who drove two across the plate with a screaming triple to deep left. But, the effort stalled when the 911th defense once again shut down
Final Results Champion 911th Engineer Company Runner up DLA 3rd place USCG-HQ USASPO 5th place 249th Engineer Battalion DTRA FBCH Marine Corps NGA USALSA the inning with picture-perfect conversions by Phillips at third, and a crowd-stunning double play between Johnson, Girolamo and Linder manning the first base bag. Back in the dugout, the Engineers gave a pair of encore performances of the hitting mastery showcased earlier, and by the time the dust settled, the 911th was headed to the winner’s circle with a 21-6 advantage. Justin Fitzgerald, Fort Belvoir intramural sports league coordinator and facilities manager; and Berry Patrick, Fort Belvoir MWR director, hosted an awards ceremony after the contest, when champion and runner-up trophies were awarded to team captains and players received individual participation medals. For regular-season results and standings visit http://www.quicks cores.com/belvoirmwr. For more 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 respective unit representative for sign-up information and scheduling details.
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Aaron Snow tees off at the start of Fort Belvoir Golf Club’s 2017 Men’s Championship, Saturday.
Fran Lizauckas chips one onto the green from the edge of the bunker during Fort Belvoir Golf Club’s 2017 Men’s championship.
Bruce Fasick sinks the shot on the Gunston Course’s 1st green during Fort Belvoir Golf Club’s 2017 Men’s championship, Saturday.
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Matthew Vean lines up his approach for a mid-range putt during Fort Belvoir Golf Club’s 2017 Men’s championship, Saturday.
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Sports and Recreation Briefs Upcoming Summer swim lessons Swim lessons are offered at Benyaurd Indoor Swimming Pool for infants, children, teens and adults. Session one begins July 10 and session two begins July 24. Classes run Monday-Thursday for two weeks, for $80 per person. Registration must be completed at Benyaurd Indoor Pool and classes are at the O Club’s Connelly Pool Complex. All class dates and descriptions can be found at belvoir. armymwr.com. Call 703-805-2620 for more information.
Get Golf Ready clinics The Fort Belvoir Golf Club offers group golf clinics for beginners that cover everything needed to get started. Learn to play golf in a fun, casual environment. The cost is $100 for five sessions. Clinics are either Tuesdays or Thursdays, 2 separate groups, for five weeks. Start dates are July 11 and 13; and Sept. 5 and 7. Call the Golf Shop at 703-806-5878 to register or for more information.
Tennis Clinics and Drop-in lessons The Fort Belvoir Sports and Fitness Program offers beginner, intermediate and advanced tennis clin-
ics and single-hour, drop-in lessons. Clinic start dates are July 11, Aug. 1, and Sept. 5. Clinics consist of warm-up, technical, practical and sports conditioning segments. Beginner sessions are from 5 – 6 p.m. and intermediate and advanced sessions start at 6 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, at either the Graves Fitness Center tennis courts, 2116 Abbott Road; or the tennis courts on Gunston and 14th St. Clinics last three weeks, with two sessions a week, for six sessions. The cost is $115. Drop-in lessons are one hour long and are available for beginner, intermediate or advanced levels. Drop-in lessons must be arranged by calling 703-806-4430. The cost for drop-in lessons is $35. Eligible patrons include all active duty Service members, retirees, and family members over age 18; DoD civilian employees; and contractors. Participants must register and pay at Graves Fitness Center or the Body Shop. For more information call 703-805-4430.
In Progress Walking Across the USA Walking across the USA is a 12week program in which participants record their miles each day after using a treadmill, elliptical, bike, track or outdoor trail. The program runs
through Aug. 27. Each participant will be given log-in sheets to track their progress. Miles will be posted at the Body Shop and Graves Fitness Center. In addition, a map of the USA will pinpoint locations and be updated every Monday. There are three categories: elliptical, bike, and walking (treadmill, track, or outdoor trail).
First-place finishers with the most miles in each category will win a Fitbit Flex. Eligible participants are military, DoD civilians, retirees, and family members. Register at the Body Shop, Graves Fitness Center or at Kawamura Human Performance Center. Call 703-806-3100 for more information.
Ladies Golf Association of Fort Belvoir Weekly Results Tee to Green Tournament - 18-hole play, Gunston Course June 20- Net Scores First Flight - White Tees 4 Players 1st place Pong Hunter 37 Jasmine Huh 46 Second Flight - White Tees 6 Players 1st place Kim Kohler 29 2nd place Annette Langley
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Children and parents await movie-time, as Fort Belvoir’s Library kicked off its summer reading program with a screening of “The Lego Movie” June 23 in Wallace Theater.
Belvoir Library turns page, successful in new location By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer It’s been six months since Belvoir’s Van Noy Library moved from its location on 12th Street to inside the Sosa Center at ACS. Although the library no longer sits in its prior two-story space, it has plenty of room to grow. Before the move, staff sifted through book collections and determined what’s not been checked out in years or is no longer useful to patrons. For example, children’s books which patrons check out often, took the smallest cut to its collection, compared to nonfiction for adults, said Nilya Carrato, supervisory librarian. However, even with cuts there are still plenty of books to go around. “We wanted to make sure we could keep offering people things they were looking for,” she said, adding they also have room to add new, more current books that patrons will want. The library also still has its same digital resources and its inter-library loan program is available for those looking for a book not located at Belvoir’s library. An advantage to working within ACS is that the library now has longer hours. Before the relocation, the library was open Tuesdays to Saturdays only and opened at 10 a.m. Now, they open at 8 a.m. and are also open Mondays. However, there are no meeting rooms and they no longer accept book donations because of space. The library also kicked off its
summer reading program and the end of the school year for Fairfax County Schools, Friday. The event culminated with a viewing of the film, “The Lego Movie,” which ties in to this year’s summer reading theme: “Reading by design,” which focuses on science, technology, engineering and mathematics. “The summer reading program is really important because it encourages (kids) to keep reading over the summer holidays,” she said. If a child doesn’t keep up with reading over the summer they are at risk for falling behind by a grade level. She said that children who read often also tend to do well academically. The library features several programs over the summer: Storytime is Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. and targets children ages 3-5. Each Thursday at 2 p.m., rising first grade students through rising sixth grade students and each Tuesday at 2 p.m. for rising seventhgrade students through graduating twelfth-grade students can participate in several STEM-based activities throughout the summer. The library is also planning to participate in a Summer Send-off tentatively scheduled for late August. For more information about library programming, call 703-8054244. The library is at 9800 Belvoir Road, Building 200. For more information about the library, visit https://belvoir.armymwr.com/pro grams/library.
Four-year-old Mark Fry, right, is helped into his Lego costume by his mother Breanna Fry prior to the Belvoir Library screening of “The Lego Movie” at Wallace Theater June 23.
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Local AUSA chapter awards scholarships Submitted by AUSA Fairfax-Lee Chapter On June 16, the Fairfax-Lee Chapter of the Association of the U.S. Army, AUSA, conducted its annual Scholarship Awards Luncheon at the Hilton Springfield. Twenty-one highly deserving applicants received cash scholarships from $500 to $2,000, for a group total of $20,000. The chapter received 29 applications from students with a wide range of interests and scholastic achievements. Areas of intended study include ROTC; veterinary medicine; nursing; speech and language pathology; physical education; engineering; business; law and theater. Scholarship recipients were: William Akridge; Jonathan Albus; Kelsey Anderson; Caroline Austin; Gillian Barth; Grace Barth; Hannah Bauman; Mikayla Dukes; Kylie Hayes; Blair Hobbs; Charles Hogeboom; Rosalie Horton; Jana Jedrych; Amanda Kelling; James Magee, Hope Mesngon; Tina Pearce; Sydney Salter; Sarah Simon; Donna Voelkel; and Christian Westbrook. Special guests at the event included retired Command Sgt. Maj. Douglas Gibbens, President, 2nd Region AUSA; Donald Tison, AUSA senior fellow; and Ron Putman from Peduzzi and Associates Ltd. Sgt. Maj. Samuel B. Gitchell, Army National Guard G1, guest speaker,
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A moving truck is unloaded as a family moves into their new home. The Army’s new Center for Personnel Claims Support office will expedite claims for property damaged during such moves.
New office opening for property loss claims By Army Public Affairs The Army has created a new office at Fort Knox, Ky., to process Soldiers’ claims for personal property losses resulting from government service. The Center for Personnel Claims Support will be fully operational beginning Wednesday, and will process all claims of Soldiers and employees in the continental U.S., Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. The claims are known as personnel claims, and include claims for loss or damage to household goods and privately owned vehicles during a PCS shipment, or while stored at government expense. Personnel claims also include loss or damage to Soldiers’ personal property in government quarters or other authorized locations, caused by events such as storms, floods or power outages. Army civilian employees also are eligible to file personnel claims under certain circumstances. Soldiers filing claims outside the continental U.S. will file their claims online, but, instead of contacting the Center for Personnel Claims Support office, they will contact their local legal office for help processing their claims. The Center for Personnel Claims Support will report to the commander of the U.S. Army Claims Service at Fort Meade, Md., which resolves administrative claims on behalf of the judge advocate general of the Army. “We recognize that fairly resolving claims for personal property losses incident to service, primarily household goods, and ensuring prompt compensation, is important for the morale of our Soldiers and families,” said Lt. Gen. Flora D. Darpino, the Army JAG. “The Army has always provided the gold standard of service through the dedicated efforts of claims specialists, in and out of uniform, at our installation legal offices. But, as household goods claims at installations decreased after the DoD implemented the Full Replacement Value Program, we decided to continue our tradition of service using a civilian staff consolidated at one location.” In the case of household goods damaged or lost during a PCS move, DoD personnel still must file their claims directly with their transportation service provider under the Full Replacement Value program. For such claims, DD Form 1840/1840R, called the “Joint Statement of Loss or Damage at Delivery/Notice of Loss and/or Damage”
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MWR facilities Independence Day hours of operation Independence Day, July 4, is a federal holiday and all MWR facilities, including the Child Development Centers and schools, will be closed. Fort Belvoir North Area CDC combines with JoAnn Blanks CDC, Monday. All other CDC are open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday. Other hours are: North Post and Connolly outdoor pools, noon to 7 p.m. Golf Club and Niblick’s Grill, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Outdoor Recreation, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Automotive Skills Center and Marina, closed July 2. Army Community Service, Library and SFAC closed July 3 and 4. Bozzelli Bros. Deli, in the Community Center, open 7 a.m. – 2 p.m., July 3; closed July 4. Wells and Specker field houses, the Body Shop and Kawamura Human Performance Center are closed July 1-4. Graves Fitness Center is open July 3, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; and closed July 4.
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Join the Golf Club for a Party on the Patio from 4 – 9 p.m., Friday, with food and drink specials and a Jimmy Buffet theme. Attendees can also get free golf lessons from 4 - 6 p.m.; and compete in putting and chipping contests. Future party themes are: Reggae Night, July 21; Down on the Bayou, Aug. 25; Tailgate on the Patio, Sep. 29; and Oktoberfest Warm-Up, Oct. 13. FMI, Golf Club, 703-806-5878.
Join a wine tasting trip to discover three of Virginia’s vineyards, taste wine, enjoy the beautiful scenery and not have to worry about driving. Wine Tasting Trips are July 8, Aug. 12 and Sept. 9. Trips leave from the Community Center at 10 a.m. and visit Blue Valley Vineyard and Winery; Pearmud Cellars and the Winery at Bull Run. There are wine tasting fees at Blue Valley and Bull Run, and Pearmud Cellars offers free tastings. The trip costs $50 per person and there are optional gourmet boxes available for $10. Trips must have at least 14 passengers to go and participants must be at least 21 years old. FMI, 703-805-3714.
Outdoor concert Saturday Old Guard’s Fife and Drum Corps has a free concert Saturday at 5 p.m. at Belvoir’s Amphitheater, Gunston and Abbot roads. Everyone is welcome. The concert is a thank you to Belvoir, where many Corps members live.
Holiday closure The Legal Assistance Office is closed for all services Monday and Tuesday and reopens Wednesday.
Holiday office closure Barden Education Center’s Army Continuing Education System, ACES, services are closed July 3 and 4. This includes the APT Center; National Testing Center; the Multi-Use Learning Facility; Education Counseling services; and installation-specific schools, CMU, ODU, Webster, UMUC, Park and NVCC. Education services resume normal business hours at 7:30 a.m. July 5.
Couples Beginner Massage Class Starting Saturday, the Community Center offers Couples Beginner Massage Classes on the first Saturday of every month from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Learn the basic techniques of a relaxing massage from a certified Austrian physio and massage therapist, for $35 per couple. Massage tables are provided. A maximum of five couples is allowed per class, on a first-come, firstserved basis. Clothing is worn during the massage. Classes are at the Community Center, 10300 Taylor Road, Bldg. 1200. For information, call 703-8053714.
Float-in movies Float on in to Connolly Outdoor Pool at the O Club to watch Disney’s Moana July 20 and The Lego Batman Movie Aug. 3. Admission starts at 7:30 p.m. and the movies start at dusk. The cost is $3 per person. No registration is required, but space is limited. Outside food and drink is permitted, except glass or alcohol, which are always prohibited at the facility. Pool floats are permitted, but, due to safety reasons, “lay floats” may not be larger than the users’ body and must be clear.
Spouse who needs a GED? Have you postponed getting your GED, maybe, due to funds? If so, the GED Spouse Assistance Program is for you. The program pays up to $120 for a GED exam; and up to $280 for Adult Basic Education/ Pre-GED Preparation Classes. The cap for reimbursement is $400. This program is sponsored by Belvoir Thrift Shop funds. More info and eligibility requirements are available by stopping in Barden Education Center’s Room 138, or calling 703-805-9264.
Relaxation and Stress Relief Workshop Series Join the ACS Family Advocacy Program for a Relaxation and Stress Relief Workshop Series designed to help participants learn to identify stressors; the impact of poorly managed stress; the link between stress, anger and other emotions as a necessary component of daily life; and helpful tools to healthily manage stress. Series dates are Aug. 9; Nov. 15 and Dec. 13. Each workshop is from 2–3:30 p.m. at the Sosa Center, 9800 Belvoir Road, Bldg. 200. Register by calling 703-805-2967 or by emailing FBFamilyAdvocacy@ gmail.com. The workshop is open to everyone.
Local church docent tour Pohick Church in Lorton, adjacent to Belvoir, has it’s first Saturday Docent Tour, Saturday from 1 – 3 p.m. The church is at 9301 Richmond Highway, 703-339-6572.
Patriotic celebration July 8 The 8th annual patriotic musical, “Indivisible,” is at 7 p.m. July 8 and 4 p.m. July 9 at Hull’s Memorial Baptist Church in South Stafford. The program consists of many well-known songs celebrating our heritage paired with a slide show. The musicals are free and donations will be collected for Homes for Our Troops. Everyone is welcome. The church’s address is 420 Enon Road, South Stafford; 540- 371-4124.
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Laser weapons bring the battlefield sharp advantages By David Vergun Army News Service The Army and Navy are increasingly incorporating laser weapons on a limited number of platforms and training exercises, according to Matthew Ketner, branch chief of the High Energy Laser Controls and Integration Directorate at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, Va. Ketner spoke about these emerging laser technologies last month during the Pentagon’s Lab Day. For its part, the Navy placed a 30-kilowatt laser onboard the USS Ponce, an amphibious transport dock ship, in 2014. The laser has been tested extensively and is authorized for defensive use. The Army, meanwhile, is testing lasers to bring down unmanned aerial vehicles, according to Ketner. In one training instance, a 10-kilowatt laser was placed on a Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck and tested during a Maneuver Fires Integrated Experiment at Fort Sill, Okla. The laser successfully shot down a number of unmanned aerial vehicles, also known as UAVs. In February and March of this year, the U.S. Army Space and Missile Command shot down a number of UAVs with a 5-kilowatt laser mounted on a Stryker during the Hard Kill Challenge at White
U.S. Navy photo by John F. Williams
The Afloat Forward Staging Base (Interim) USS Ponce (ASB(I) 15) conducts an operational demonstration of the Office of Naval Researchsponsored Laser Weapon System while deployed to the Arabian Gulf. Sands Missile Range, N.M. The purpose of the Hard Kill Challenge “was to assess and look at technology ... to do a ‘hard-kill’ shoot down of Group 1, UAVs, inform decision-makers on the current state of technology and how it can deal with single and multiple targets,” said Adam Aberle, SMDC High Energy Laser Division technology development and demon-
stration lead. The Army recognizes that highenergy lasers have the potential to be a low-cost, effective complement to kinetic energy, he said. Lasers have the potential to be more effective at addressing rocket, artillery, mortar, or RAM, threats, as well as unmanned aircraft systems and cruise missiles. On the plus side, lasers are si-
lent and invisible to the human eye, thus making them hard for the enemy to detect, Ketner said. Also, a laser has a near-perfectly straight trajectory, unlike the arc of an artillery round, which allows the laser to be much more accurate finding its target. Ketner also pointed out that a laser beam can also be scaled to an object in question, as he showcased a display of items that were hit by a laser. The objects included steel plating; aluminum; copper; carbon fiber and Kevlar. Other display items included a fried circuit board; a destroyed, fixed-wing UAV and quadcopter, all victims of the laser beam. The beam’s power can be adjusted for any material, he said. There’s even a non-lethal adjustment for human targets. So far, lasers have taken out cruise missiles, mortars and other projectiles during testing, Ketner said. One downside, he noted, is that lasers take a lot of energy and have difficulty penetrating haze, dust, smoke and materials with antilaser coatings. But, overall, Ketner said, lasers remain a valuable tool in the military’s arsenal. “Unlike a traditional gun,” he added, “lasers don’t run out of bullets.”
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