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October 6, 2016
Partners in Education reception kicks off with focus on health, wellness By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer The Fort Belvoir community and education partners held their annual Partners in Education reception Friday at the Officers’ Club, kicking off the start of a yearlong commitment to supporting students. PIE incorporates commitment and support to understanding the installation and the community, said Col. Angie Holbrook, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir commander. “Volunteers are our secret sauce. They enhance the educational environment of the military and the civilian youth and embody what we call Army Core Values: leadership, duty, respect and integrity,” she said. Her son will be able to finish high school in Fairfax County and she said she likes what the surrounding schools have to offer to children. “What I’ve seen in the Northern Virginia region is that there is a strong desire to, not only our military children, but to all children, have the support they need to be successful,” Holbrook said. The partnership between the military and the community is about preparing all students for their future, she said. Sgt. 1st Class David Rosen, keynote speaker, spoke about the importance of sleep, activity and nutrition to maintain energy throughout the day; and about being a positive role model to kids. Rosen is NCOIC and deputy chief of staff for public health for the Office of the Surgeon General. He described the typical day for
Up Front Fire inspections throughout Villages
In preparation for Fire Prevention Week, Belvoir Fire Department personnel are visiting throughout the Villages at Belvoir to discuss exit drills in the home, kitchen fire safety and check alarms, extinguishers and dryer vents. Upcoming villages are Herryford and Lewis villages, from 10 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 3 p.m., respectively, Saturday.
Legal closure
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Col. Angie Holbrook, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir commander, stresses educational support at the 2016 Partners In Education reception, Friday at the Fort Belvoir Officers’ Club. employees being a vicious cycle of hit- took several medications for anxiety ting the snooze button multiple times, and PTSD. He also drank several ensitting all day, drinking coffee all day, ergy drinks a day and had problems skipping lunch or reaching for un- falling asleep. healthy snacks. Move from a vicious Rosen realized he needed to make cycle to a healthy one that includes changes, not only for himself and his proper sleep, taking morning walks, family, but also for the people who getting up and moving if you have looked up to him and expected him a sedentary job, and no coffee in the to make good decisions. After making afternoon to help you sleep later, he many changes to his lifestyle, a year suggested. later, he’s off of all his medication. “Be the example,” Rosen said. “To The largest impact for him was be the example, you need to know how it affected his kids and encourwhat it looks like, then carry it out.” aged them to make healthy decisions. People start to change their habits “It’s a culture that we’ve commitwhen they see you, he said. ted to in my household,” Rosen said. Although Rosen practices a healthy Rosen suggested finding ways to lifestyle, he didn’t always. He called himself a “Soldier’s Soldier,” someone make small changes to have a healthy See PARTNERS, Page A4 who produced results but at a cost. He
Taking time for health Col. Angie Holbrook, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir commander, right, and Command Sgt. Maj. Billie Jo Boersma are both vaccinated for this year’s flu strain at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, Sept. 29.
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Fort Belvoir Community Hospital has the flu shot available, for eligible beneficiaries, beginning Oct. 17, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weekdays, on the third floor of Sunrise Pavilion. This year, the Defense Department is not offering the FluMist. Therefore, all patients getting their vaccinations at FBCH will get the shot. Flu shot updates are available from the hospital’s Flu Clinic Hotline, 571-231-7777.
The Legal Assistance Office is closed Monday for Columbus Day and reopens at 8 a.m. Tuesday. Hispanic Heritage observance Belvoir celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month Oct. 13, with a presentation at 11:30 a.m., in the Community Center. Susana Castillo, deputy press secretary for the D.C. Mayor’s Office of Communication, is guest speaker.
USO Fall Fest
The USO Warrior and Family Center on Belvoir has its annual Fall Fest, for all the area’s military families, Oct. 15, from 2 to 5 p.m. The event includes games, activities, entertainment and information about the surrounding community. Planners hope Fall Fest creates a community of families to gather, have fun and support each other. The USO Warrior and Family Center on Belvoir is at 5940 9th St. RSVPs are not needed - just people ready to go have fun. FMI, www.usometro.org, or Casey Oelrich, Casey@usometro. org, 703-744-0848.
Pence Gate closed
During Pence Gate’s closure, expected to last through midNovember, Tulley Gate is Belvoir’s 24-hour gate and the gate for visitors and deliveries. Drivers are asked to adjust their travel times and be patient during VDOT’s project. J.J. Kingman, Telegraph and Walker gates are additional options to enter and exit the installation.
Save the date
Trick or treat, throughout the Villages at Belvoir, 6 to 8 p.m., Oct. 31.