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March 29, 2018
Suspicious package found on Belvoir, investigation underway, suspect in custody Submitted by FBI Washington Field Office On Monday, suspicious packages were received at multiple U.S. government facilities in the local area, including one at Fort Belvoir. The FBI responded and each package was collected and will be analyzed at the FBI Laboratory at Quantico, Va. In addition to Belvoir, packages were sent to mail processing facilities at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling; Fort Lesley J. McNair; Naval
Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren, Va.; and the CIA in Langley, Va. The FBI investigation determined the packages contained potential destructive devices and appeared to be sent by the same person, from the Seattle area. The individual, Tranh Cong Phan, 43, was taken into custody by FBI
SnohomSeattle and the Snohom ish County Sheriff ’s Office at his residence in Everett, Wash., on Monday. Phan was scheduled to have his initial appearance in the Western District of Washington on Tuesday afternoon. The joint investigation with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service continues. It is possible that other packages were mailed
to additional mail processing facilities in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area. The FBI takes all suspicious packages seriously and has been coordinating with local, state, and federal partners on established protocols of how to handle suspicious packages. The FBI continues to advise the public to remain vigilant and not touch, move or handle any suspicious or unknown packages. If you observe any suspicious activity, contact local law enforcement or the FBI at www.tips.fbi.gov.
Local VFW recognizes two Belvoir personnel By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Two Directorate of Emergency Services employees were recently honored for their public service by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Springfield Chapter during their Americanism Award Ceremony. Each year, the VFW honors police, fire and other emergency personnel for service to their communities. Capt. Samantha Green and Julien Crolet were nominated by Battalion Chief Daniel Wedding for the awards. Green, recipient of the VFW’s Firefighters Public Service Award, said it felt good to be recognized by her supervisor and the VFW for what she does, although she considers it just another part of the job. Green has worked on Fort Belvoir for 10 years and has 15 years total experience. “I’m very grateful for it. I
always go above and beyond with my job,” she said, adding she has the best job in the world. “I can honestly say that I love coming to work every day,” Green said. “I got into it because who doesn’t want to ride a fire truck? It’s the coolest thing ever,” But she also wanted to make a difference. “The thrill is there, but also the selflessness,” Green said. Crolet has worked with Fort Belvoir since 2013 and has been a firefighter since 2006. He received the VFW’s Paramedic Public Service Award. Crolet said he got interested in firefighting as a career at a young age, saying he loves helping others. “It was very humbling,” Crolet said about receiving the award. “We have a lot of great guys here that do a lot. It’s nice for people to get recognized from this department. Hopefully, more and more get recognized for the hard work they do.”
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Firefighter medic Julien Crolet, left, and Capt. Samantha Green, center, were awarded March 17, for their public service by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Springfield Chapter. Crolet was awarded the Paramedic Service Award, and Green was awarded the Firefighter Public Service Award. Kevin Good, acting deputy fire chief, is on the right.
Save the dates! USO Coffee Connection
Magician, illusionist
Bernie McGrenahan
SHARP 5K
Networking for spouses April 5, 10-11 a.m. USO Warrior and Family Center 571-267-2086
Mike Super April 7, 6:30 p.m. Community Center FMI, tickets, 703-805-3714
SHARP comedian April 10, 10 a.m. Thurman Auditorium 703-805-2567, see page A3
April 13 6:30 a.m. Fort Belvoir Golf Club belvoir.armymwr.com