Eagle BELVOIR
5Ks coming up, see Sports and Recreation section
www.belvoireagleonline.com
Army photo by Jocelyn Broussard
Sgt. Chad Harrell stands at attention in front of INSCOM’s memorial during the 2017 INSCOM Memorial Day Ceremony on Belvoir May 25. INSCOM and its predecessor organization, the Army Security Agency, have memorials at the Nolan Building in honor of Military Intelligence Soldiers who lost their lives in combat.
June 1, 2017
Maj. Gen. Christopher S. Ballard, INSCOM’s commanding general, and INSCOM Command Sgt. Maj. Dayron Vargas, put a ceremonial wreath on the INSCOM Memorial in honor of INSCOM’s fallen Soldiers during the 2017 Memorial observance on Belvoir May 25. INSCOM and its predecessor organization, the Army Security Agency, have memorials at the Nolan Building in honor of Military Intelligence Soldiers who have lost their lives in combat.
INSCOM hosts Memorial Day commemoration By Sgt. Jeff Storrier INSCOM Public Affairs The U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command held a commemorative ceremony to honor some of America’s fallen military intelligence heroes at Belvoir’s Nolan Building, May 25. Michelle Ballard, wife of Maj. Gen. Christopher Ballard, INSCOM’s commanding general, performed the National Anthem. Ballard followed his wife’s beautiful rendition with some heartfelt words of his own. “After three decades in uniform, I‘ve come to view Memorial Day, also, as a day to think about the future, even as we pay homage to the past,” he said. Ballard reflected on the sacrifice of INSCOM personnel from the past, before taking a moment to ponder the upcoming 40th anniversary and beyond of the organization he now commands. “Let’s face it,” he began. “The world has not gotten any less complex or dangerous in the last 40 years and we are all a part of a growth industry. The event ended with a wreath-laying by the INSCOM command team of Ballard; INSCOM Command Sgt. Maj. Dayron Vargas; INSCOM Command Chief Warrant Officer 5 Wendy Wayman; along with special guest, retired Chief Warrant Officer 4 Alan Lindley, a veteran of INSCOM’s predecessor organization, the Army Security Agency, and the Vietnam War.
The wreaths were placed in front of two prominent memorials in front of the INSCOM headquarters building, paying homage to Service members from the military intelligence community who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of their country. Ballard and Vargas laid a wreath at the INSCOM Fallen Soldier Memorial, which is made
of three granite pillars, honoring those who gave their lives in support of INSCOM’s mission. The other memorial honors the Army Security Agency, with a statue of a lone Soldier atop its base. Lindley, a former member of this agency, laid a wreath at the memorial containing the names of many of his fallen comrades, with Wayman.
BELVOIR PERSONNEL PARTICIPATE IN LOCAL CAREER DAY
Photo submitted by Kevin Good, Belvoir fire marshal
Fort Belvoir personnel participated in, and supported, Career Day at Enterprise Elementary School in Prince William County, Tuesday. Belvoir representation came from Capt. Stephanie Towers, Public Health Command Veterinarian Clinic; a team from the Night Vision and Electronic Sensors Directorate; and Belvoir Fire and Emergency Services.
Save the dates! All these events are open to everyone. Travel, Commuter Show 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. June 8 Community Center Trip ideas and commuter options 703-805-3714
Blood drive 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. June 12 USO Warrior and Family Center Appointment? Sponsor code USO at militarydonor.com
Army Birthday 10 a.m. June 14 In front of Garrison Headquarters Flagler Road Garrison’s annual celebration
Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band USO concert Aug. 31 Pullen Track Field Bring blankets and low beach chairs