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July 20, 2017
Having a heat wave
What can you do to help, reduce costs Garrison Public Affairs After weeks of temperatures around 90 degrees, the National Weather Service predicts higherthan-average temps will continue through September in this area. What can you do at home and in the office to save energy, especially in weather-trying times? Conserving energy is not just helpful for the environment, but it’s good for wallets and helps homes, companies and organizations save money. Energy conservation doesn’t have to be hard. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, energyefficient lighting is one of the quickest ways to conserve energy. Choosing halogen incandescent; compact fluorescent lamp light bulbs; or LED light bulbs conserve more energy than regular incandescent light bulbs. Investing in alternatives could save a person $50 a year with little effort. Other ways to cut down on energy use: Unplug your gadgets. Unless you need to charge them, keep outlets free of chargers, because they still use energy being plugged in, but not charging anything. The old adage of “The last one out gets the lights’ still plays true, as it’s still beneficial to turn off lights and equipment that aren’t being used. Use sleep mode on your laptops when they aren’t in use. Using a single power strip for all electronics makes it easier to cut off power all with one switch. Keep vents unblocked. Do not put things in front of vents, because it makes it harder for the air to
circulate, increasing the amount of energy needed. Fix leaks. Leaks, no matter how small, can mean water and energy wasted. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, one drop per second wastes more than 1,600 gallons of water a year and cost $35 a year. Water heating uses a lot of energy, and it accounts for about 18 percent of utility costs, according to the Energy Department. Besides
fixing leaks, aim to have energy efficient appliances, faucets, and showerheads in your home. Regardless where you are, if you want to stay cool – be aware of the most efficient way to do so. Make sure filters in air conditioners are replaced often and keep windows closed and covered to block the sun from heating up a room. While driving, keep idling to a minimum, as idling wastes gas and energy. Idling can make drivers lose
one quarter to half a gallon of fuel per hour and pollutes the surrounding air. Being a responsible driver will also save you money. Speeding and hard braking can use up gas. Clean out your trunk to prevent extra weight in your vehicle which can make your car work faster – using up more gas. Opt for telecommuting, public transportation, or carpooling instead of driving your own vehicle. Doing so reduces your carbon footprint while saving on gas.
Belvoir court site of al-Qaida hearing Garrison Public Affairs Belvoir’s Office of the Staff Judge Advocate hosted an international hearing, July 12, for Ibrahim al Qosi, a Sudanese man who’d been a member of al-Qaida. The hearing on Belvoir was the first post-9/11 military commission hearing outside of Camp Justice on Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; and the first on U.S. soil, according to the Miami Herald. “Normally, these types of hearings … are held in Guantanamo,” said Capt. Regina Wind, chief of the Military Justice Division at Belvoir’s OSJA. “This case was unique because it was a post-trial matter. The subject is not in custody at the time, so there was no need to have security measures in place for him. It was just the attorneys, for the most part, just getting together to take care of the legal issues.” Located close by, the U.S. Court of Military Commission Review looked at courtrooms in the area when trying to find a location for the hearing. “They chose Belvoir,” Wind said. “Our courtrooms are a little bit bigger than other ones in the area.”
Belvoir’s Hill Hall, which houses the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate. For these particular proceedings it was determined that Belvoir would be suitable on a one-time basis, as long as certain measures had been put in place, Wind said.
Save the dates! All these events are open to everyone. INSCOM job fair Today, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Community Center Open to the public Interviews may be conducted
Float-in movies Today, Moana Aug. 3, Lego Batman Movie O’ Club 7:30 p.m., $3 per person
ACS 52nd Birthday party Friday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. ACS, 9800 Belvoir Road, Bldg. 200 Prizes, food, games. Free 703-805-4590
Prostate cancer guest speaker Aug. 3, 7-8:30 p.m. Dr. Sean Kern, “Surgical treatment overview” Oaks Pavilion, 1st floor, Room 332 301-319-2918