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January 31, 2019
Community, Military Leaders Gather to Learn Latest on Fort Belvoir By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer
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ne of the greatest ways to build community engagement is to build relationships with key community partners. Fort Belvoir Garrison Commander Col. Michael Greenberg hosted the inaugural Community Partner Leaders Luncheon, Friday at the Officers Club to “emphasize developing and sustaining partnerships.” Greenberg discussed the installation’s current demographics, noting that 77 percent of Belvoir’s population is non-Army. The installation also has more Defense Department civilians than military personnel and contractors. The latest Economic Impact Study shows that Belvoir has a $14.95 billion impact on the surrounding area. Belvoir leaders briefed the audience with updates on the installation. Some of Garrison’s greatest priorities are building and sustaining the installation’s force protection and security; improving infrastructure; sustaining and
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Grocery and household essentials collected by the Belvoir Enlisted Spouses Club in support of the Coast Guard.
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Col. Michael Greenberg, Fort Belvoir Garrison commander, updates mission and community partners on future plans and projects for Fort Belvoir during a luncheon at the Officers’ Club, Friday. projects in the works include Lieber Gate and Dogue Creek Bridge. Frank Hentschel, director of emergency services, discussed gate security, saying that in October, gate guards performed more than 15,000 background checks on drivers. Of the 15,000, 116 were denied entry. Thirty-eight drivers had suspended
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pproximately 2,600 Coast Guard members stationed in the National Capital Region worked without pay during the partial government shutdown. With a mission to support Service members and their families, USO of Metropolitan WashingtonBaltimore took action to ease the hardships they endured, while ensuring they feel the support of the American people for their service to our nation.
See Community, page A4 “The partnership between the county and Fort Belvoir is critical and very, very strong on many different fronts. We look forward to continuing to work with you.” --Sharon Bulova, chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
growing several Army programs; and recruiting, training and retaining the workforce. Current
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Mount Vernon Town Meeting Among the speakers, USAG Fort Belvoir Commander Col. Michael Greenberg 7:45 a.m. Exhibit Hall open 9:30 a.m. Program with speakers, audience question and answer session, and a virtual tour. Where: Mount Vernon High School, 8515 Old Mount Vernon Road.
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Sharon Bulova, chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, speaks at the inaugural Community Partner Leaders Luncheon, Friday at the Officers’ Club.
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The USO Warrior and Family Center at Fort Belvoir took their support on the road to where Coast
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