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Aviation Brigade civilian earns award for performing Heimlich maneuver By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Dwight Hannah, a supply specialist with the Army Aviation Brigade, was awarded the Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher Distinguished Civilian Humanitarian Service Award July 24, at the Lakota Hangar on Army Davison Airfield for his life-saving efforts. During a Christmas dinner in December, Hannah, a retired sergeant first class, noticed a coworker looking troubled. Hannah followed his coworker to an isolated hallway where the coworker had started choking. Hannah successfully performed the Heimlich maneuver dislodging the food and saving his coworker’s life. Col. Prescott Farris, commander of the Army Aviation Brigade, presented Hannah with the award, saying he’d never seen it given out in his 24 years of service. He said Hannah’s quick action is worthy of a soldier’s medal and shows what it means to take care of each other. Hannah said he learned first aid during his military career
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Col. Prescott Farris, commander, Army Aviation Brigade, presents the Civilian Award for Humanitarian Service to Dwight Hannah at Davison Army Airfield, Tuesday as his wife, Barbara Hannah, looks on. Hannah saved a co-worker’s life by performing the Heimlich maneuver and restoring his breathing in December 2017. and also taught it during the two years he spent as a drill sergeant in the Army. He attributed his quick thinking to the repetition of performing and teaching first aid training.
“It’s a great honor,” he said, adding that he hadn’t sought out any credit for the situation, admitting he hadn’t told many people about what had happened. The only ones who knew were
those who helped keep an eye on the coworker while they were still at the dinner. “I just felt that it was something I had to do for my workmate,” Hannah said. His wife, Barbara Hannah, said she wasn’t surprised by his actions as he was always helping others. “I think it’s well-deserved,” she said. “He doesn’t like to be recognized but I think it’s good for him.” The takeaway from his life-saving act is that he paid attention to his surroundings. “I encourage everyone to make sure you are aware of what’s going on around you. Sometimes we get caught up in our own world … we always have to have situational awareness,” he said. The Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher Distinguished Civilian Humanitarian Service Award was established in 1996 by the secretaries of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, according to the Fisher House website. To receive the award, the recipient should exhibit particular qualities including patriotism, generosity, and selfless dedication.
Belvoir Fire Department helps with Lorton house fire By Garrison Public Affairs Through a long-standing, mutual-aid agreement with host-county emergency services, personnel and equipment from Fort Belvoir Fire and Emergency Services helped extinguish a house fire late Sunday night in Lorton. Shortly after 9 p.m., Belvoir Fire responded to a reported house fire struck by lightning on Fifth Street. Battalion Chief 465 was dispatched to Lorton as Fairfax County Fire crews
arrived on scene, reporting a large, 3-level, single family home with smoke conditions and possible fire in the basement. Further investigation revealed fire inside an interior
wall; on an exterior, load-bearing wall and in flooring between the basement and first floor. Battalion 465 operated for about 2 hours, supervising interior firefighting operations and extensive overhaul work to ensure the fire was extinguished. Two adults and three children were displaced, but no injuries were reported. In addition to Battalion 465, responding county resources were Engines 419, 441, 420, 435, 424 and 411; Trucks 441 and 422; Tower 424; Rescue 419; Medic 419; Battalion 405, EMS406 and the operations deputy chief.
Save the dates! All these events are open to everyone. Veterans Affairs Resource Fair Today, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Belvoir Exchange Claims, housing, training, employment timothy.menzel@va.gov
ACS 53rd Birthday
Newcomers’ Orientation
Women’s Equality Day
Friday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Bldg. 1263 Food, games, fun 571-231-7001
Aug. 14, 9 a.m.–noon Community Center Resources for new and seasoned Relocation Assistance 571-231-7027
Aug. 15, 11:30 a.m. Community Center Janice “The Griot” Greene Story teller and guest speaker 703-805-5390 or 2288