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March 23, 2017
Up Front New commissary opening
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Visitors, employees, and residents are asked to use Tulley Gate because because Pence Gate will close on weekends beginning April 7.
Pence closing on weekends Walker, Kingman, Farrar reducing hours By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Fort Belvoir gates will undergo a change in hours beginning April 7. “The change in hours of operation is due to the need to address and realign our manpower resources, especially the Department of the Army Security Guard resources,” said Johnnie Kibler, Belvoir police chief. “We’ve been stretching our security force for more than a year, now, to maintain manning at our gates.” Pence Gate will be closed on weekends, and re-opens at 5 a.m. Mondays.
Walker will change to 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekdays. Kingman Gates will reduce its hours to 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., 7 days a week. DavisonArmyAirfield’s gate,Farrar, will close from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. every day. “This new schedule will be more in line for the security force we are resourcedforatBelvoir,”Kiblersaid.“With our most recent traffic studies, we find people are avoiding Tulley, but that’s also now our quickest access point, during morning and evening rush hours. “When Tulley became the 24-hour gate,thedelivererschangedtheirschedules. That, and a lane re-configuration we did a while ago, has really changed
Tulley for drivers,” he said. Kibler added that lights and signals in the area will be adjusted for the best traffic flow. Belvoir Commissary and Exchange customers and hospital patients, visitors and staff should remember use Tulley Gate after 6 p.m., for entering and exiting the installation. Adjusting gate hours helps maintain the morale of the guard staff and their families, he added. Travelers are advised to use Tulley Gate, which has access for commercial use and visitors; and is, typically, one of the least-used gates.
Belvoir celebrates women making history Col. Angie Holbrook, U.S. Army Fort Belvoir Garrison commander, and Erinn Diaz perform a hula during Fort Belvoir’s Women’s History Month observance. Erinn Diaz is the creator of Letters From Home, a show comprised of musical performances with patriotic themes. Diaz performed her “America’s Bombshell Patriot” show, Friday at the Community Center. The guest speaker at the observance was retired Col. Patty Collins, a paralympian. Collins lost part of her leg after being hit by a car while bicycling. She went on to serve in the military for nine more years, before retiring in 2015. See more, Page A8. Photo by Paul Lara
The new commissary at Belvoir opens its doors to customers March 30, immediately after an 8:30 grand opening ceremony. Shopping at the current commissary ends at 9 p.m. Tuesday, with no commissary services Wednesday, in preparation for the grand opening. The new store, Bldg. 2325, 6050 Gorgas Road, is next to the Exchange.
Coping Strategies workshop
An Effective Coping Strategy workshop is from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at ACS, 9800 Belvoir Road, Bldg. 200. The workshop teaches participants about anger as a basic emotion; how to recognize what triggers it; the impact of uncontrolled anger and tools to healthily manage anger. The workshop is an introduction to identifying, understanding, and coping with anger at home, work and in relationships. People who finish the workshop get a completion certificate. More information and registration is available via e-mail to FBFamilyAdvocacy@gmail.com or by calling 703-805-2693, 2697 or 4590.
Acquisition symposium
Gen. Paul Selva, Joint Chiefs of Staff vice chairman, will discuss the Service chiefs’ expanded role and involvement in Defense Acquisition during DAU’s April 4 Acquisition Training Symposium. The event, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., will also have an industry panel and classroom breakout sessions. Everyone who attends can earn up to six continuous learning points and can attend at the DAU Fort Belvoir campus, or at one of many VTC locations. All attendees must register through https://dauaaevents.org/symposiuminfo.html.
Play mornings
Play mornings are Tuesdays from 10 a.m. - noon at Specker Field House, 12th Street, for toddlers through age 5 and their parents. No registration needed. For more information call 703805-2693.