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Fort Belvoir Garrison gets new leader By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Fort Belvoir’s Garrison commander, Lt. Col. Christopher Tomlinson, relinquished command to Col. Michael Greenberg, Aug. 2, in a ceremony in Belvoir’s Thurman Hall. “As the Army protects our citizens and serves our nation all over the world, we expect much from our Soldiers and our families,” said Davis Tindoll, director of the Army IMCOM’s Sustainment Directorate and the ceremony host. “The Army Installation Management Command’s mission is to integrate and deliver base operations support to enable readiness for a globally responsive military and our national defense partners. The centerpiece of the Installation Management Command is the garrisons. And the individuals leading their organizations are integral to us achieving success.” The Army creates leaders who are “capable, innovative and motivated to handle the challenges of this type of command,” he said. Tindoll described Tomlinson as a remarkable leader. “Where others saw a challenge, he saw an opportunity,” Tindoll said, adding that Tomlinson embodied the Warrior Ethos. “His engagement has changed the dynamics of Fort Belvoir,” he said, adding it was an honor to serve with Tomlinson. “Chris, you will be missed, but I thank you for a job well done,” he said. Tomlinson thanked senior leaders and the Fort Belvoir Garrison team, for their “trust and confidence during a challenging time and the opportunity to command this great organization. I know, in particular, during these unique circumstances, that trust
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Col. Michael Greenberg, Fort Belvoir’s new Garrison commander, returns the colors to garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Corey Perry during change of command ceremonies in Thurman Auditorium Aug. 2. Greenberg assumed command from Lt. Col. Christopher Tomlinson, who will continue his Army career at the Pentagon. was truly demonstrated to me and my family. We are humbled, and will be forever thankful.” Tomlinson also thanked civilian community leaders and Fort Belvoir’s mission partners. “I truly value the bonds that I hope we have continued to build during our time together. I know I appreciate all you have done in your support of Fort Belvoir,” he said. Tomlinson also thanked garrison directors and his command sergeants major for their support and knowledge over his time as commander.
“While I’ve been here, we have focused on implementing our objectives, in accordance with our priorities, to direct the finite amount of resources that we have in maintaining the exceptional level of services and programs to our partners,” he said. They have accomplished many things, while resourcing more than $200 million “toward the renovation and modernization of critical facilities on this installation,” the outgoing commander said. “The Fort Belvoir Garrison
is dedicated to the community’s future with exceptional services for Fort Belvoir families, including the opening and full staffing of all seven childcare development centers and consolidating Army Community Service and Soldier and Family Assistance Center to maximize services to wounded warriors,” Tomlinson said. “The garrison staff and team, here, have the knowledge and professionalism which, combined with mutual trust, makes for a powerful combination with which I know you will be successful,” Tomlinson said to Greenberg. Greenberg has extensive experience and a finance background that prepares him to take over as garrison commander, Tindoll said. “He is ready today to take on the multiple resource challenges here at Fort Belvoir,” Tindoll said, adding that, while there are many challenges, he is confident in Greenberg’s abilities, which will bring in new energy and excellence to the garrison team. Greenberg thanked senior leaders for the chance to lead Fort Belvoir. “I look forward to continuing to foster strength in our partnership,” he said to community leaders and partners. After seeing the garrison team addressing the community’s needs, Greenberg said he will continue to keep the high standards the garrison has established. “People are the most important resource, and I will continue to put people first,” Greenberg said, adding he and his family are excited to be at Belvoir. “I am honored and humbled to serve as your garrison commander,” Greenberg said. Editor’s note – Follow the new Belvoir Garrison Commander on facebook at US Army Fort Belvoir Garrison Commande
Save the dates! All these events are open to everyone. Monthly Newcomers’ Orientation 9 a.m.–noon, Tuesday Community Center Resources, info for everyone Relocation Assistance 571-231-7027
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Soldiers collect school supplies for second year Submitted by PEO-IEW&S For two and a half weeks in July, Product Manager, Electro Optic/ Infrared Payloads continued its office’s ongoing community service effort, with a volunteer School Supply Drive, to support the American Legion Post 364 in Woodbridge, Va. Lt. Col. Kecia M. Troy, the Product Manager for EO/IR, said the volunteers collected more than 1,100 school supply items, which will be donated to support the Prince William County School District. “This is the second year EO/IR has supported this drive. Last year, we collected just over 830 items this year we increased that total by almost 300,” Troy said. “In the coming weeks, the donated school supplies will be packed into book bags and given to children across the district, as they begin their school year. With these donations, students will be equipped with the tools they need to be successful this next school year. This event is part of PdM EO/IR’s commitment to serve the greater Northern Virginia community.”
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Employees from Product Manager, Electro Optic Infrared Payloads, with some of the school supplies they collected for local students. This is the second year they’ve collected supplies. This year, they will donate to students in the Prince William County School District.
Product Manager Air Warrior sees leadership change By Debra A. Dawson PEO Soldier Public Affairs Product Manager Air Warrior, PdM AW, conducted a change-of-charter ceremony last month, when Lt. Col. Bryan Bogardus took over from Lt. Col. John “Jay” Maher. PdM AW is part of Program Executive Office Soldier’s Project Manager Soldier Warrior. The ceremony took place in the Delmar Martin Morris Auditorium of the Marshall Space Flight Center on Redstone Arsenal, Ala. During his remarks, Col. Wayne “Ed” Barker, Project Manager Soldier Warrior, talked about the importance of the Air Warrior mission and the team. He credited Maher with being “a great leader” with an “amazing workforce.” Bogardus comes to PdM AW from the Pentagon, where he served in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisitions,
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“Success isn’t owned. It’s leased and rent is due every day.” Lt. Col. Bryan Bogardus citing NFLer J.J. Watt Logistics, and Technology) as a staff officer for the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army, Plans, Programs and Resources; and later as a Department of the Army system coordinator. As he reflected upon the task before him, Bogardus quoted Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt: “Success isn’t owned. It’s leased and rent is due every day.” Before the passing of the flag to signify the change of responsibility, Barker presented
Maher with the Meritorious Service Medal. Maher is transitioning to the U.S. Army Contracting Command, also on Redstone. Additionally, Maher received the Bronze Medal of the Order of St. Michael, signifying his induction into the order. Induction into the Order of Saint Michael recognizes people who have contributed significantly to promoting Army Aviation in ways that stand out in the eyes of the recipient’s seniors, subordinates, and peers, according to the Army Aviation Association of America, which manages the Order. They must also demonstrate the highest standards of integrity and moral character, display an outstanding degree of professional competence, and serve the U.S. Army Aviation or civilian aviation community with distinction. Editor’s note: Russell Petcoff contributed to this story.
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Senior leaders preview new, combined SAPR/EEO training By DLA Public Affairs Defense Logistics Agency senior leaders participated in the agency’s first, combined sexual assault and sexual harassment training, July 27. The in-person training was the first to combine these similar, but distinct, annual training requirements for supervisors. “Nothing destroys morale more than an environment where sexual harassment or sexual assault is tolerated in the workplace,” said Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams, DLA director. “It is very hard to talk about these two elements in silos. Having them trained together gives you the continuum of the spectrum of harassment and assault.” Unwanted sexual advances can mean different things to different people, according to the training. The joint training fostered discussions of the differences between harassment and assault, along with the considerations for supervisors when dealing with these kinds of situations. The training focused on the differences between assault and harassment; their negative impact on DLA’s command climate and mission; and the roles and responsibilities supervisors must fulfill when dealing with sexual harassment or assault in the workplace. A key element of the training focused on the continuum of harm that leadership must understand.
When sexual harassment enters the workplace, low morale, reduced productivity and performance, a loss of trust in leaders and potentially lawsuits will follow. n including the director, actively participated in the 90-minute class. “This training is important for our supervisors and employees,” Williams said. “If I can find the time to take this training, everyone can.” DLA’s SAPR Office is working with the agency’s Equal Opportunity and Human Resources offices to get this training into the agency’s system that tracks and records employee training. “But until (then), we’ll conduct in-person training,” said Renee Ferranti, DLA’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program manager. DLA organizations that want to meet the annual requirements for supervisor training for EEO and SAPR may contact either the DLA EEO Office, 571-767-1112; or the DLA SAPR Office, 571-767-2625.
“Nothing destroys morale more than an environment where sexual harassment or sexual assault is tolerated in the workplace” Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams DLA director Our goal should be a healthy environment, absent of harm or fear of harm. When sexual harassment enters the workplace, low morale, reduced productivity and performance, a loss of trust in leaders and potentially lawsuits will follow.
Assault, characterized by physical contact, can lead to the same decline in the workplace. However, the primary difference is that sexual assault is a crime, and harassment a form of workplace discrimination. Senior leaders in the agency,
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Photographer taken captive discusses ordeal for Anti-Terrorism Awareness Month By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer In observation of Anti-Terrorism Awareness Month, the Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization, and Security is hosting events that highlight topics of interest to the Fort Belvoir community. The first event, Aug. 1 at Howell Auditorium, featured Matthew Schrier, a photographer who’d been kidnapped by al-Qaida in Syria. For Schrier, he was at the wrong place at the wrong time. He was a photographer having just finished up an assignment, when he got into a cab to get to the border of Turkey. He said he’d gotten into the wrong car as they were intercepted within miles of the border. At the time, he was one of many American journalists captured by Syrian jihadis and was transferred to various prisons within Aleppo, Syria. “The whole kidnapping took a minute, tops,” he said. “It was very professionally done.” After he arrived at a destination he hadn’t known at the time, he asked his captors for a cigarette. When he was told cigarettes weren’t allowed, Schrier knew he was with al-Qaida. His ordeal lasted seven months before he could escape. Schrier explained to the audience what happened to him during those harrowing months, starting with breaking the ice with his captors by making jokes. Although he thought he would be tortured, his joking seemed to give him an upper hand with them. But, he could still hear the sounds of others being tortured, he said. He’d received special privileges, which
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Matthew Schrier, a photographer and author, speaks about his ordeal after seven months of captivity by Jabhat al-Nusra, the al-Qaida affiliate in Syria, at the first Anti-Terrorism Awareness Month in Howell Auditorium, Aug. 1. eventually ended when he got placed with another American prisoner, Peter Theo Curtis. After planning an escape attempt, the pair was caught and sent to be tortured. They were also starved and had been infected by bed bugs. Schrier was eventually able to escape from his prison cell, but had to leave his cell mate behind after he’d given up. Schrier said he let others know where Curtis was, so they could
get him out, too. After recounting his story, an audience member asked Schrier what kept him motivated to survive. “I just didn’t want to be like the other guy,” Schrier said, describing his American cell mate as broken. Gene Kippins, a Vietnam veteran, asked Schrier how the experience changed him. Schrier admitted he trusted people far less, but overall, felt he was still the same person. “It makes you cynical. I don’t know how much it’s changed my character,” he said. Kippins said, having grown up in Brooklyn, N.Y., he’s known the meaning and importance of needing to be vigilant, since he was young. “I’m still this way,” he said. “It’s become innate.” For him, his worries extend beyond just terrorists, but to others who might try to harm him. “It’s not a comfortable way to be, but, from my own perspective, it saves lives,” he said referring to his caution around others. After hearing Schrier’s story and speaking with him, Kippins said he had been surprised by Schrier’s response. “When you go through something as traumatic as that, I don’t care where you’re from, it’s going to change your life. I spent some time in Vietnam and that changed my life,” he said. “It was pretty brutal on my sensibilities.” However, not knowing Schrier personally, Kippins said Schrier didn’t lose his calm when it mattered most and that resilience was
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www.belvoireagleonline.com Continued from page A6 something he took away from the event. “It was nice to hear a real-world account of what it means to be a prisoner in the context of (his situation) and that he survived it intact,” he said. “I think that underscores a degree of intestinal fortitude.” As part of the presentation, David Ralston, deputy chief of plans at DPTMS, talked about the importance of being aware of your surroundings, in an era where terror attacks might happen close to home. “It’s paramount that you are self-aware and you know where you are,” Ralston said, adding you should be able to communicate to first responders what building you are in and where you are moving to. “That’s just a personal practice that I advise everyone to start practicing.” Lt. Col. Andrew Wilbraham, Belvoir Headquarters Battalion commander, talked about the importance of remaining vigilant in your environment, no matter where you are. He recalled the Belgium attacks and where he’d been at the time. Terrorists are using the internet to enable and inspire others to commit terrorist attacks, he said. “Terrorist attacks continue to evolve and adversaries seek to bypass the Army’s strengths, while exploiting identified weaknesses,” Wilbraham said. “Their attack
methods are increasingly being focused on low-cost, low-tech tactics.” It’s important to report out-of-the-ordinary things, when possible. “It’s better to be wrong than to not report,” Wilbraham said. Upcoming Anti-Terrorism Awareness Month events Michael Chang - As director of operations, Chang is responsible for all training programs and deployment teams at TRAPWIRE, which is a cloud-based incident reporting and analysis system. He also was a CIA counterterrorism officer, counterterrorism operations officer, special operations officer, DCI protection detail agent, and weapons instructor. Chang speaks at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Howell Auditorium. Lt. Cdr. Youssef H. Aboul-Enein - Aboul-Enein works for the Navy Medical Service Corps and is a designated Middle East Foreign Area Officer. He has published articles on Islamic militancy, Arab affairs, and Middle East military tactics for Military Review, the Marine Corps Gazette, and the Foreign Area Officer Journal. Aboul-Enein has served in Liberia, Bosnia and the Persian Gulf. He speaks at 1 p.m. Aug. 22 in the Nolan Building. Howell Auditorium is in Bldg. 226 on Belvoir, on the DAU Campus. Attending any of the sessions meets the annual anti-terrorism training requirement for military and civilians.
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DES, community enjoy Nation By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Fort Belvoir families came out for National Night Out Tuesday evening on Pullen Field. NNO focuses on building relationships between first responders and their local communities, with the goal to establish a sense of community. Ten-year-old Anastasia Hupp and her mom, Crystal Hupp, a military spouse, decided to check out National Night Out after Anastasia’s dad told her about it. Anastasia, donning a kid’s fireman hat, said she was excited to be at the event to see the first responders. “It shows how involved they are with the community. Otherwise, it’s just nameless faces inside the cars,” Crystal said about the importance of National Night Out for the community. “Or, with the fire stations, we never really see them unless it’s an emergency.” Sgt. William Epps from DLA’s Police Department said the event was a chance for the community to see what law enforcement is like. “You want to show that you support the community, and you also want to show young people that law enforcement is there for them,” he said. “We’re not something to be afraid of.” NNO allows people to see how law enforcement equipment works and ask questions about what they do, he said. Those who attended were able to see demonstrations from Fort Belvoir’s Military Police K-9 demonstrations, sit in fire trucks and police cars, and interact with first responders. Col. Michael Greenberg, Fort Belvoir Garrison commander, thought it was a great community event. “This is what we’re all about — allowing the community to meet and greet the police officers, the security guards, the firefighters, and building that relationship, because we are all about security on our installation,” he said, adding it was a great event they were fortunate to have.
Families gather at the fence to watch a Belvoir Police demonstration during National Night Out Tuesday.
A Fort Belvoir police officer reacts as a working military dog apprehends him at National Ni event promotes police-community partnerships.
National Night Out on Pullen Field brought more than 500 people out to meet with first respo short as a thunderstorm approached the post.
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LGAFB golfers dodge raindrops in weekly tournament By Rick Musselman Sports Editor Despite cooler than normal temperatures and periods of rain, the Ladies Golf Association of Fort Belvoir went forward with its weekly tournament play, July 31 on the Golf Club’s Woodlawn Course. The popular LGAFB, formed in 1957, gives female golfers a chance to share their enthusiasm for the sport in a socially competitive environment, according to a LGAFB press release. For weekly play dates, groups are comprised of players from various flights, based on handicap, and recognition is given to winners based on their individual flights.
The LGAFB is open to all female golfers eligible for membership at the Fort Belvoir Golf Club. Weekly play is Tuesday morning (shotgun-start format) from April through October. Annual dues are $65 for 18-hole group play and $10 for 9-hole group play. The LGAFB welcomes all interested female golfers to join the installation’s group to play, compete, socialize and have fun every Tuesday throughout the golf season. For information email Carol Lucke, LGAFB publicity chair, suprmom514@aol.com.
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LGAFB members, from left, Pamela Sadler; Paula Metcalf; Maureen Dowdle; and Becky Rafferty, wrap up play on the 10th green during a weekly tournament, July 31 on the Belvoir Golf Club’s Woodlawn Course.
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Pamela Sadler sets up a mid-range putt during a weekly LGAFB tournament, on the Belvoir Golf Club’s Woodlawn Course.
Timeout Climate change in Major League Baseball By Rick Musselman Sports Editor A couple weeks ago, after the Nationals blew yet another winning streak before it had hardly gotten began, I started wondering what was going on with this team this
year—a franchise that historically leads the NL-East throughout the regular season, usually by a substantial margin. This time they were sitting in third place in the division, struggling to maintain .500. But then, I got curious about the rest of the league, because the Nats are certainly not the only team playing less than stellar baseball this year. At least everyone’s play in the National League has been equally mediocre. Then, I went over to the American League, and never before have I seen such a disparity
between teams, in terms of performance. Indeed, in the AL-East, the division-leading Boston Red Sox’ record is almost the perfect opposite to that of the Baltimore Orioles (75 – 33 to 32 – 74, respectively). And, when you look at the once-great Kansas City Royals, currently dwelling in the basement with a 32 – 73 record, the situation gets even more inscrutable. At any rate, the back half of the season promises to be interesting, in that up is the only direction some of these teams can go.
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Sue Nelson executes a mid-fairway shot during a weekly LGAFB tournament, July 31 on the Belvoir Golf Club’s Woodlawn Course.
Lee Bright sets up a mid-fairway shot during a weekly LGAFB tournament at the Belvoir Golf Club’s Woodlawn Course.
Paula Metcalf celebrates after sinking a putt from the edge of the green during a weekly LGAFB tournament.
Kathy Mitchell sets her sights on the green during a weekly LGAFB tournament.
Maureen Dowdle executes a midrange shot from the fairway during a weekly LGAFB tournament.
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Sports and Recreation Briefs Upcoming Paddling Adventures Join Outdoor Recreation for its all new Paddling Adventures program this summer. All of these adventures are for experienced paddlers. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult; if under 18, a guardian signature is required for participation. All adventures are weather dependent so call Outdoor Recreation the day of the adventure to confirm the session will take place. Each adventure is limited to the first 15 boats. Life jackets and paddles are included in the $5 per boat price. Please bring appropriate clothing, sunscreen and water. Adventure dates are: Aug. 21 and 25, and Sept. 18 and 22. For more information, call ODR, 703-805-3081.
2018 Powder Puff Game Join Army Community Service, ACS, and Fort Belvoir’s Family Advocacy Program at Pullen Field for their 2018 Powder Puff Game, Sept. 12! Participants should register by Aug. 17, either in person at ACS
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or online at https://playpass. com/2018PowderPuffGame. The game is dedicated to educating the community on ways to “intercept” domestic violence and sexual assault. Powder Puff Football is a female-specific football game using flag football rules. The game will have two, all-female teams with 15 players on each team, 10 all-male cheerleaders and three coaches, either male or female for both teams. All participants must be 18 or older. This event is open to all active duty, Reservists, retirees, family members, DoD civilians and contractors. For more information, call 571-231-7016.
#BeThere Resilience Team Challenge September is Suicide Prevention Month. MWR and the Fort Belvoir Suicide Prevention Program will be hosting a Resilience Team Challenge, Sept. 14 at the track and obstacle course behind Graves Fitness Center, 2116 Abbott Road. Build a team of four and, together, conquer a 1600m Relay Race, 22 push-ups and the #BeThere Resilience Obstacle Course.
The event is limited to the first 30 teams to register, but everyone is asked to come out and cheer on their battle buddies at the event. The top teams will get prizes. Register online at https://www. raceentry.com/race-reviews/suicide-prevention-obstacle-course. For more information, contact Millie Frank, Suicide Prevention, 703-805-5529; or Anthony Leon, MWR, 703-806-1093.
Intramural Swimming Championship Benyaurd Indoor Swimming Pool will host the 2018 Intramural Swimming Championship Sept. 20 at 5 p.m. There is an organizational meeting Aug. 22 at 1 p.m. at Benyaurd, and the entry deadline is Sept. 7 at 5 p.m. Eligible patrons include active duty and DoD civilians assigned to Fort Belvoir. Contact Benyaurd Indoor Pool at 703-805-2620 for more information.
Girls Basketball Training Fort Belvoir Youth Sports and Fitness is offering off-season basketball fundamentals and skills training for girls. This is an opportunity for girls to take their game to the next level
by developing skills to compete at a competitive level. The training sessions are free and will include player- specific skills building with emphasis on fundamentals—ball handling, shooting, passing and movement. Games will be played after each training session. Training sessions are at Specker Field House, Tuesdays and Thursdays, through Sept. 27. Start time is 6 p.m. for 60-90 minutes. Email either coach Floyd Edwards or Ed Barfield at edvardsf@msn.com or teamworkdc@hotmail.com for more information.
Intro to Paddling Learn to paddle and get familiar with the canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddle boards offered at Outdoor Recreation. All skill levels are welcome. Youth and children must be accompanied by an adult if under the age of 18. $5 per boat (tandem kayaks and canoes can hold 2 people). Session time is 5:30 p.m, with registration beginning at 5 p.m., followed by instruction. Each session is limited to the first 15 boats and are weather dependent. Dates include: Aug. 14 and Sept. 11. For more information, contact Outdoor Recreation at 703-805-3081.
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A child high-fives a U.S. Army Security Guard at Belvoir’s National Night Out Tuesday. The annual event encourages relationship-building between first responders and the community it serves.
Zachary Boes, 5, gets a cookie from The Villages at Belvoir during National Night Out at Pullen Field, Tuesday. More than 100 volunteers were on hand to celebrate Fort Belvoir’s first responders.
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Exchange honored for Workforce Recruitment Program AAFES news release The Army & Air Force Exchange Service was recognized for its excellence with the federal Workforce Recruitment Program, during the DoD’s Office of Diversity Management and Equal Opportunity awards ceremony, July 26 at the Pentagon. The Exchange was named Best Department of Defense WRP Component, Exchange Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity & Inclusion. Affirmative employment specialist, Bee Persaud was recognized as Outstanding WRP Coordinator. The Workforce Recruitment Program connects federal employers with college students and recent graduates with disabilities for internships and full-time employment.
The Labor Department’s Office of Disability Employment Policy and the DoD sponsor the program. “The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is at the forefront of attracting talent and creating opportunities for people with disabilities,” said Air Force Chief Master Sgt.
Luis Reyes, the Exchange’s senior enlisted adviser. “The Exchange is family serving family. We are excited about to the team’s efforts to build a diverse workforce to serve Soldiers, Airmen and military families.” The Exchange has been involved in the Workforce Recruitment Program since 2002. During the last year, the Exchange’s diversity team reached out to many college campuses around the Dallas-Fort Worth area to recruit 16 WRP interns for 2018. Two of these interns have been hired permanently. Persaud and her colleagues reviewed staffing and identified opportunities for interns. They also used the ABLE (Disabilities Resource Group) program to provide educational tools and reasonable accommodation information to Exchange managers.
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Belvoir Briefs Purple Heart observance
George Washington’s Mount Vernon and members of the Military Order of the Purple Heart commemorate National Purple Heart Day and honor Purple Heart recipients, Saturday at 10:30 a.m., on Mount Vernon’s East Lawn. The ceremony includes remarks from Gen. George Washington and American military history author, Patrick K. O’Donnell, provides the keynote address. FMI, mountvernon.org/purpleheartday.
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The USO Warrior and Family Center at Fort Belvoir will deliver Girl Scout Cookies to all units and/ or organizations on Belvoir on Aug 30, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. People interested in receiving cookies should send e-mail usofortbelvoir@usometro.org.
Hawaiian Luau at the O Club The Fort Belvoir Officers’ Club invites everyone to its annual Hawaiian Luau, Aug. 24. The evening includes an all-you-can-eat, luau-themed buffet dinner from 6-9 p.m.; and an authentic Hula show with Polynesian dancers at 7:30 p.m. The luau costs $40 for club members; $45 for non-members; $15.95 for children 6-12, and free for children 5 and younger.
Pre-paid reservations are required through the Officers’ Club, 5500 Schulz Circle, Bldg. 20 or by calling 703-780-0930, ext. 600.
2018 Powder Puff Game Register by Aug. 17 for a Powder Puff football game, with ACS and Family Advocacy. The game is Sept. 12 at Pullen Field and is dedicated to educating the community on ways to “intercept” domestic violence and sexual assault. Powder Puff Football is a female-specific football game using flag football rules. The game will have two, all-female teams with 15 players on each team, 10 all-male cheerleaders and three coaches, either male or female for both teams. All participants must be 18 or older. Participants can register either in person at ACS or online at https://playpass. com/2018PowderPuffGame, by Aug. 17. This event is open to all active duty, Reservists, retirees, family members, DoD civilians and contractors. For more information, call 571-231-7016.
#BeThere Resilience Team Challenge September is Suicide Prevention Month. MWR and the Fort Belvoir
Suicide Prevention Program will be hosting a Resilience Team Challenge, Sept. 14 at the track and obstacle course behind Graves Fitness Center, 2116 Abbott Road. Build a team of four and, together, conquer a 1600m Relay Race, 22 push-ups and the #BeThere Resilience Obstacle Course. The event is limited to the first
30 teams to register, but everyone is asked to come out and cheer on their battle buddies at the event. The top teams will get prizes. Register online at https://www. raceentry.com/race-reviews/suicide-prevention-obstacle-course. For more information, contact Millie Frank, Suicide Prevention, 703-805-5529; or Anthony Leon, MWR, 703-806-1093.
AUSA Family Fun Night Submitted by AUSA The Fort Belvoir Bowling Center was a center for fun, July 25, as the Fairfax-Lee Chapter of the Association of the United States Army, AUSA, held its annual Celebrate the Army - Family Fun Night. About 150 Service and family members attended the free, 3-hour event that featured cosmic bowling and Virginia Barbecue. Ken Britt, AUSA chapter president; and Kathy Callahan, first vice-president; and other members of the chapter’s board of directors, welcomed the group. Those who ended up with lucky tickets won door prizes, including Nationals tickets. AUSA’s Fairfax-Lee Chapter has more than 4,000 members from the Potomac River to West Virginia. The chapter has been serving Soldiers, Army civilians, and Army families since 1972 and hosts events throughout the year. Chapter events and info are available on Facebook at ausa. fairfaxLee or on https://www.ausa.org/chapters/fairfax-lee-chapter.
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