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National Army Museum construction continues Garrison Public Affairs The Army Historical Foundation’s, AHFs, private construction of the National Museum of the United States Army facility continues to progress on Fort Belvoir. Clark Construction Group, LLC has completed the museum’s concrete slabs and decking and the last structural steel beam was placed as part of the roof structure above the lobby in November. The museum’s exhibit wing now has a radiant heating/cooling floor and the structural steel support beams have been fireproofed. The signature exterior design elements of stainless steel metal panels and glass curtain wall are being hung. Construction is on schedule and the building’s estimated completion date is April 2019, when the Army will continue installing the exhibits and interior elements. The museum is expected to open to the public in about two years. Through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, Shirley Contracting Company, LLC continues to build the museum’s infrastructure, roads and utilities on the 84–acre site that will support the museum. Liberty Drive has been paved and a service drive and loading docks are being constructed. Work continues at the Fairfax County Parkway for turn lanes and the future traffic light at the museum’s entrance; and utility services infrastructure is progressing. “Creating the National Museum of the United States Army is a massive project with numerous stakeholders who are working together to ensure
A significant exterior architectural design element, stainless steel panels and glass curtain walls wrap the building’s exterior. success,” remarked Tammy E. Call, museum director. “We are proud that the National Army Museum is part of the Fort Belvoir community, and we look forward to welcoming visitors from Belvoir and from around the world.” When open, the Army will own and operate the museum with AHF operating the museum store, café and special events. For more information, visit www.theNMUSA.org and follow construction updates at www.armyhistory.org.
WIND DAMAGE One of the covered areas at Castle Club Picnic Area on Fort Belvoir’s South Post is rubble after the wind storm March 2 and 3 ripped it apart. Photo by Paul Lara
Photos courtesy of the Army Historical Foundation
Construction of the 40 foot-circular walls that will shape the Army Theater space. The theater is a multi-purpose space that provides visitors with an immersive, 300-degree viewing experience for the museum’s feature film that provides an introduction to the Army and the museum, and is enhanced by light, sound and other effects. The DCI-compliant system can also be used to screen full-length feature films. The theater is wheelchair accessible, ADA compliant and has capacity for 122 guests.
Save the dates! Spring ahead Daylight Saving Time Starts 2 a.m. Sunday Move clocks ahead one hour
Reserve Pre-Retirement Benefit Seminar 99th Readiness Division host March 17, Humphreys Hall, 21st St. E-mail Army99rso@mail.mil
State-wide tornado drill
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March 20, 9:45-10:15 a.m. Chance to prepare; test warning systems Alternate date, March 21
Temporary 24/7 gym Call to register 703-806-3100