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Spouse Clubs offer service, friendship, philanthropy

By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer anuary 26 is National Spouses Day, when people can honor their spouses and celebrate their commitment to each other. The day also gives another chance to honor military spouses, who have ‘the toughest job in the military’ and their contributions to the community.

Even with the tough jobs at home, many military spouses still find time to serve their communities.

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Lori Ashley signs up for a spouses’ club at Fort Belvoir.

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Two Clubs, One Mission Fort Belvoir has two spouse

clubs offering support for military spouses of all ranks and branches.

Belvoir Enlisted Spouses’ The Belvoir Enlisted Spouses’ Club is open to all ranks and branches. Alyssa Densham, BESC president, admitted that despite a difficult PCS year, and membership losses that go with it, the club continues to do what it does best – give and support.

BESC was formed in the 1980s and has always had the ethos of giving to the community.

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Soldiers, Recruits Test Run New Combat Fitness Test

By Rick Musselman Sports Editor The Army recently approved a new physical fitness test that, according to senior leadership, will better measure operational readiness among military personnel. Belvoir Soldier got a chance to take it for a test run, Jan. 16-18 at the Kawamura Human Performance Center and Specker Field House.

Army leadership unveiled the gender-neutral Army Combat Fitness Test in October, to better prepare Soldiers for combat tasks, and transform the Army’s fitness culture, reduce preventable injuries, enhance mental toughness and stamina and reduce overall costs.

The ACFT is a strenuous, sixevent assessment developed over six years, intended to replace the current three-event Army Physical Fitness Test. These events include three-repetition maximum deadlift; standing power throw; hand-release pushup; sprint-drag-carry; leg tuck and a twomile run.

Army fitness experts, 1st Sgt. Melissa Solomon and Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Lei-Sam, conducted several demonstrations of the ACFT at the

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Staff Sgt. Jigme Dolker tests her strength and endurance during the three-repetition, maximum-deadlift portion of the new Army Combat Fitness Test during a demonstration session.

Kawamura, and Belvoir MWR fitness specialist, Karen Shepherd, along with trainers, John Anderson and Will Ratcliffe, showcased the new test during the installations annual Health and Fitness Expo at Specker.

The events aimed to teach Soldiers how to train properly to pass the ACTF. “Our goal is to help Soldiers train to succeed, to physically prepare for the new test so there’s no intimida-

tion,” Shepherd said.

“You don’t just walk in off the street and take this test,” added Sheila Edwards, Belvoir sports director. “You have to prepare for it.”

Soldiers who took the ACFT during the Health and Fitness Expo agreed that the new test is indeed different from the current PT test, which has

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Quincy Smith completes the sprintdrag-carry portion of the new Army Combat Fitness test.

Inside: News: A2 Government shutdown A3 Comedy Night A10 News briefs Community A6 MWR Fitness Expo Sports B1 Barracudas B3 Sports Briefs

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Government Shutdown 2019 Resources In Your Community

From food to financial assistance, as the shutdown continues we are providing a list of resources available for DC area families impacted by the government shutdown.

No School Friday All Fairfax County Public Schools will be closed Friday for a “Student Holiday,” per the school’s website, www.fcps.edu.

•Free rides Fairfax Connector will provide free rides system-wide for federal government employees affected by the government shutdown who are still required to report for work.

You must show your federal photo ID to the bus operator when boarding to ride free.

•The Animal Shelter has pet food and limited other pet supplies available for furloughed federal employees. The supplies are available during shelter business hours and no is appointment needed. For more information, call 703-830-1100 or email animalshelter@fairfaxcounty.gov.

•Richmond Highway Restaurants offering discounts: El Paso Mexican Restaurant, Tanger Kabob House Cafe, Mount Vernon CrossFit, Mount Vernon Ath-

letic Club, Alexandria, VA and Forge Brew Works are among the local businesses offering discounts to federal workers affected by the government shutdown.

•School Age Child Care: Families impacted by the federal government shutdown may continue to use services and apply for a reduced fee and/or develop a payment plan as needed. Families may request to be placed in a temporary inactive status, which allows the family to discontinue services temporarily while maintaining their child’s enrollment space in SACC. Call 703-449-8989 or email saccregistration@fairfaxcounty.gov.

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SM-1 Decommissioning Public Information Session Public information sessions about the SM-1 decommissioning and dismantling project are set for: 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Monday, Thurman Hall, Bldg. 247; and 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Fairfax County’s South County Government Center, 8350 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria.

Advanced Career Prep Workshop SFL-TAP, Soldier For Life-Transition Assistance Program, hosts the Advanced Career Prep workshop, Feb. 6, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Registration required. Call 703805-9247.

The Belvoir Eagle is published in cooperation with the Public Affairs Office, 9820 Flagler Road, Fort Belvoir, VA, 22060. To contact the Belvoir Eagle, call 703-805-2019 or 805-5001, or email us at editor@belvoireagleonline.com. Submission deadline is noon Thursday. The Belvoir Eagle is published each Thursday — by Rappahannock Media LLC, 1372 Old Bridge Road, Suite 101, Woodbridge, VA 22192, a private firm in no way connected with the Department of the Army — as a civilian enterprise newspaper in the interest of Fort Belvoir, Va. Views and opinions are those of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the official view of the Department of Defense, Department of the Army, Military District of Washington or Fort Belvoir. Advertisement in this publication, does not constitute endorsement of the products or services by Department of the Army. Everything advertised herein must be made available for purchase, use, or patronage without regard to the race, creed, age, color, sex, or nationality of the purchaser, user, or patron unless precluded by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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School’s Closed Library Events The Library offers children’s activities Friday, when FCPS are closed.

Kids can join the STEM Program. No registration is necessary.

Kids, ages 8-12, can attend a Robot Rodeo with ‘hands on’ time with robot coding. Registration is required for one of two times; noon1:30 p.m. or 2-2:30 p.m. For more call 703-805-4244.

Blood Drive The ASBP blood drive is Monday at the USO Warrior and Family Center, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Appointments are made with code USO at militarydonor.com. Walk-ins are welcome. For more, e-mail donna-lee.onwona. civ@mail.mil.

•The Fairfax Education Association is partnering with 29 Diner and Fairfax County Unions to offer FREE meals to furloughed federal employees and their families. You can sponsor families by going to 29 Diner and making a donation.

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Comedy night coming to Belvoir

By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Get your laugh on during comedy night at the Fort Belvoir Officers’ Club, Jan. 31 at 8 p.m. Comedy night headlines with B. Phlat and features fellow comedian Stacey Carver.

The event is hosted and promoted by Lee Delk, owner of L.D. Laughter and Entertainment, who has presented comedy nights on military installations for the past 17 years. This will be the company’s first event at Fort Belvoir.

B. Phlat is always a crowd favorite, Delk said, adding that she and Carver have demonstrative styles of comedy that can get the crowd laughing. B. Phlat has appeared on television shows, including “Showtime at the Apollo” and “Four Seasons of Comic View.”

Carver has opened for various performers and appeared on shows including “Homicide,” “Up Close and Personal” and “Dead Man’s Curve.”

“Everyone needs a bit of laughter and enjoyment in their life, so I try to keep that going with providing comedy,” he said.

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Comedians B. Phlat and Stacey Carver will be at Fort Belvoir’s Comedy Night Jan. 31 at the Officers’ Club.

Although he doesn’t have a direct military connection, Delk said he wanted to provide entertainment to Service members and their families.

“With some of the things they are going through, I want to give them a form of relaxation on their off hours,” he said, adding that comedy gives others a way to relieve stress through laughter, including during the partial government furlough,

which affects many government workers. Laughter helps people get through stressful times.

Tickets are $15 per person in advance or $20 the day of the event.

Doors open at 7 p.m. and the event starts at 8 p.m. There will be finger foods and a cash bar. For more information, and to buy tickets, call the O’ Club at 703-780-0930, ext. 600.

Comedy night at the Officers’ Club Jan. 31 7 p.m. doors open 8 p.m. performance starts Featuring B. Phlat and Stacey Carver For more information, 703-780-0930, ext. 600.

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From Spouses, page A1 Some people might wonder why spouses clubs still exist, she said.

“They think we just sit around and have tea. We don’t do that,” she said. “As a club and organization, we are a social mission-oriented club.”

Besides participating in club activities, Densham said they are currently vetting applications to help support the Coast Guard community, through welfare grants, after more than 20 families reached out to them for help because of the partial government shutdown.

However, their club’s primary mission is giving out scholarships.

T h i s y e a r, t h e i r s c h o l a r s h i p application opens Feb. 1 and closes in mid-March.

“This is an organization that you join when you want to get deeply involved in the community,” Densham said. “It’s not about an old Army spouses club doing everything for their spouse’s career. It’s about supporting the community and having an impact that is there, even when we leave.” Many spouses have jobs, which is why the club members host their meetings and events in the evenings. Besides being from all ranks and branches, the club’s spouses also have various backgrounds, including those with no children or those who homeschool their children.

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Serving in Your Community Besides philanthropic opportunities, the club also allows spouses to meet those in similar situations, she said.

“Military spouses live hard lives,” she said, adding they are more likely to experience underemployment, illhealth and post-partum depression.

“Folks that stay in the same place their whole lives have a community that is knitted together through time,” Densham said. But, not having that “wears your soul,” she added.

BESC helps spouses feel they are part of something and network with others in the real world, as opposed to all the negativity that can be found on the internet.

“That’s a really big deal, especially because we live in a world that is so online,” Densham said. “We’re not sitting back here online making fun of people. We’re not a clique. It’s about building a community and making the community a better place to live.”

The club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at the USO. The club is currently planning a Valentine’s event.

Belvoir Spouses’ The Belvoir Spouses’ Club, formerly known as the Belvoir

Officers’ Spouses’ Club, voted to change its name more than a year ago to include more spouses and better reflect the membership qualifications. That change has been paying off, as the organization has seen a rise in membership, said Becky Sisemore, club president.

The club has almost 200 members, an upward trend Sisemore said she’s very happy about.

BSC is a nonprofit organization and officially changed its name in the fall. Despite the name change, the club still offers many of the recreational and philanthropic interests the club is known for having.

“It’s just a larger group of folks to meet,” Sisemore said about the effects of expanding their club eligibility. “This area is such a heavily military area, and folks are looking to meet people.”

They want to meet others who are in the same situation, Sisemore added. There’s also a trend to open more officers’ spouses’ clubs to others.

The club has members of various ages and backgrounds, which Sisemore described as a “melting pot of spouses from every year.”

“It’s great to have the spouses who have come before us … the stories they have were so fascinating,” she said about retired spouses who make up a large portion of the club.

The club hosts monthly luncheons and has sub-clubs to

cater to diverse interests. Each luncheon has a philanthropic or outreach opportunity for members, like collecting food for shelters and pantries and collecting school supplies. Sisemore said they are also looking for spouses who are interested in serving on the club’s board.

BSC also offers welfare grants and scholarships. Their largest fundraiser, gift-wrapping in December, raised $15,000.

The money raised goes toward scholarships and welfare grants.

We l f a r e g r a n t s a r e g i v e n t o c o m m u n i t y o r g a n i z a t i o n s.

Scholarships are offered to high school seniors, continuing education students, and military spouses returning to school. Scholarship applications are being accepted until Feb. 15.

“Regardless of where our spouses work, it’s a place where we can all come together with peers and other spouses that are in the same situations we are,” she said.

How to Get Involved For more information about BSC or how to join, visit belvoirspousesclub.org.

Those interested in joining BESC can attend the enlisted spouses’ club’s monthly meetings or contact them on Facebook at Belvoir Enlisted Spouses’ Club.

www.belvoireagleonline.com From Fitness, page A1 been in place since 1980.

“This is nowhere near the old PT test,” added Spc. Dorothy Fernandez.

“It’s definitely more of a workout than just pushups and sit ups and it really helps you prepare—gaining more strength. This works every part of your body. Of course, after all this, you still have to do the two-mile run. But the ACFT makes sense and I think it’ll better prepare us for what we have to do.”

Solomon and Lei-Sam hosted the filmed and photographed demonstration sessions at KHPC. They enhanced the instruction by explaining how it really is a lifestyle of readiness inclusive of training and nutrition.

They also focused on camaraderie and how much more they are able to achieve leaning on their battle buddies.

Solomon, a former Reserve Drill Sergeant of the Year, took female prospects through workouts specifically tailored to women to build strength in the areas needed to be successful on the ACFT, and what to expect at basic training.

According to Solomon, the Army aims to fully standardize the ACFT in Fiscal Year 2021.

“The intent is to implement the test for FY20, however everyone will still take a record Army Physical Fit-

ness Test under the current test,” she said during the final day of demonstrations, Friday, at Kawamura. “So, for the year, you would technically have a record passing APFT score, if you were not successful the first time you took the ACFT. Full implementation of the ACFT will be in FY21.”

Fort Belvoir Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Corey J. Perry is confident of the new fitness test’s validity in preparing Soldiers for the rigors of today’s mission.

“I think this is a better test of how Soldiers perform,” he said, “and it’s going to take a different approach to train for it. There will likely be some growing pains because, unlike the current PT test, the ACFT is a total-body workout. With the old test, when Soldiers prepared for it, they would go out and run every day, do pushups and sit ups, but it wasn’t the total-body functional training required for the ACFT. Unless you’re out there doing that every day, you might have some trouble adapting to the new test. The paradigm of training has changed but I think once all the details are worked out (during the phase-in period) and we learn how to train for it, it will more accurately measure readiness.”

For more information about the ACFT, call Maj. Ruth Castro at 703692-5278; email ruth.castro.mil@ mail.mil; or visit https://www.army. mil/acft.

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undreds of Fort Belvoir community members showed their dedication to staying active and fit in 2019 by attending the annual MWR Health and Fitness Expo, Jan. 17 at Specker Field House.

The popular event, which draws huge turnouts each year, gives everyone who works, lives and plays on post a chance to learn about the “Our goal is to educate the Fort Belvoir Garrison and community about sleep, nutrition and physical activity.”

--Charice Smith, Kawamura Human Performance Center fitness program specialist.

American Red Cross volunteer, Norah Atchue, and service dogs, Stout and Junior, make the rounds during MWR’s Health and Fitness Expo, Jan. 17.

Fort Belvoir Sports Director, Sheila Edwards, tries out the Normatec Compression Muscle Recovery System during the MWR Health and Fitness Expo at Specker.

benefits of cardiovascular fitness and discover the range of exercise programs available to the community.

“Our goal is to educate the Fort Belvoir Garrison and community about sleep, nutrition and physical activity,” said Charice Smith, Kawamura Human Performance Center fitness program specialist.

“We also want to provide participants with wellness strategies to improve their spirituality, mental health, finances and overall safety.”

MWR included a special event this year—a chance for Service members and civilians to try out the new Army Combat Fitness Test, a six-event assessment, designed to replace the current three-event APFT, slated to become the standard test in Fiscal Year 2021.

Throughout the Expo, 50 exhibitors offered specialized exercise plans, nutritional products, and information and advice about fats, cholesterol, salts and dietary supplements. They also showed everything from ways of improving diet to minimizing cardiovascular disease and obesity.

Expo participants completed a

Air Force Tech Sgt. learns about vices from volunteers, Jeanne Ho MWR Health and Fitness Expo.

Physical Activity Level questionnaire to help identify physical activity levels based on the number of hours someone sleeps, sits, stands and performs activities of daily living Attendees could also sign up for the Civilian Health and Fitness Program, a program that empowers people to get fit during the work day by allowing three hours a week o command-approved fitness time for six months.

The event, once again, proved to be positive and educational.

“This is a great event,” said Erika Montano. “It’s the first of the year now, and I get really into fitness There are a lot of resources offered

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Barracudas Sink Teeth in Braddock Road, Earn Victory

By Rick Musselman Sports Editor Despite hitting the hardwood with a short staff of only five players, the Belvoir Barracudas 7th grade boys’ division team held off a full roster of hungry Braddock Road Youth Club athletes to claim a 31-28 victory in a Fairfax County

Youth Basketball League matchup, Saturday at Specker Field House.

The Barracudas regular basketball season runs through March and ends with a major championship tournament.

For more information, call 703805-9139. For weekly game schedules, gym locations, scores and standings, visit http://fcybl.org.

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Belvoir Barracudas guard, Cedric Drachenberg, 12, goes up for a tough shot in the lane during his team’s FCYBL 7th grade boys division matchup against BRYC, Saturday at Specker Field House.

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Belvoir Barracudas forward, Jalen Owmby, 12, sinks for 2 down low during his team's FCYBL 7th grade boys’ division showdown with Braddock Road. See more photos on page B2.

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Belvoir Barracudas guard, William Isa, 12, charges into the lane for a score.

Barracudas forward, Julius Person, 12, hits for 2 from near the top of the key during a win against Braddock Road.

Belvoir Barracudas guard, Axel Raub, 12, works the ball inside during his team’s FCYBL 7th grade boys division matchup against BRYC, Saturday at Specker Field House.

Belvoir Barracudas guard, William Isa, hits a midrange jumper during his team’s FCYBL 7th grade boys division showdown with BRYC.

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This week Fitness Classes Sports and Fitness offers free weekly fitness classes. Classes include Functional Fitness, C.O.R.E, Body Sculpt, Zumba, ChakaBoom, Indoor Cycle, Yoga, and Turbo Tabata. Visit Belvoir.armymwr.com for a list of class descriptions and times. Eligible participants include all Active Duty, Retirees, DoD Civilian Employees, and Family Members. For more information, call (703) 806-5093.

Youth Sports spring registration open Registration is open for youth softball; spring soccer; Little League; track and field; and START Smart Sports (baseball, golf, tennis and soccer) through March. 1 or when enrollment is full. Visit belvoir.armymwr.com for ages, season dates and costs. Call 703-805-9138.

In Progress Graves Fitness Center Equipment orientation The Graves Fitness Center staff will teach participants to properly use each machine and get the most out of their workout. Must be 16 and older. Orientations are at 1 p.m. on the last Monday of every month. Call 703-806-5368 for more information.

Max Mileage Cardio Program Sports and Fitness is offering a free 12-week cardio program where participants record their miles each day. The program runs through March.

Register at Graves Fitness Center, the Body Shop or Kawamura Human Performance Center. Call 703-806-3100 for more.

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Associate Golf Passes Available Get an associate golf pass for the “Flagship Golf Facility” of the U.S. Army from the Fort Beloir club. The annual fee of $120. For more information, call the Golf Club at 703-806-5878.

Personal Training Sports and Fitness offers weight management, high-intensity strength conditioning, and functional training programs at Kawamura Human Performance Center. Prices are available online at belvoir.armymwr.com or call 703-806-4430.

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2019: New Year,

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during the Expo and I always want to get ready for that bikini body.”

“I love this event,” added Anita Sherron. “There’s so much information to get and it’s only 15 minutes across post.”

For more information about the MWR Health and Fitness Expo, contact Charice Smith at charice.m.smith.naf@mail.mil or call 703-805-4430. For more information about exercise and fitness programs on post, call Sports and Fitness at 703-805-4655; Graves Fitness Center at 703-806-5368; the Body Shop at 703-806-3100 or visit belvoir. armymwr.com/us/belvoir/categories/ sports-and-fitness.

Spc. Dorothy Fernandez, above, completes the sprintdrag-carry portion of the new Army Combat Fitness test during a demonstration session at the annual MWR Health and Fitness Expo, Jan. 17 at Specker Field House.

Quincy Smith, left, preparing to go onto active duty soon, completes the hand-release pushup portion of the new Army Combat Fitness test.

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The latest “Management Top 250,” published by The Wall Street Journal, ranks the best run U.S. companies based on customer satisfaction, employee engagement and development, innovation, social responsibility and financial strength. Dominion Energy was ranked as the top electric and gas utility. And military publication G.I. Jobs ranks Dominion Energy top in our industry and 5th among all U.S. companies. It marks the 10th consecutive year Dominion Energy has been recognized as a military-friendly company. So to each and every one of our 16,000+ dedicated employees, THANK YOU for your commitment to excellence, your dedication to community and most of all for the energy you bring to this company each and every day.

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By Laurie Laszakovits New Parent Support Program Home Visitor Play Morning for pre-schoolers and their parents on Fort Belvoir has resumed after a months-long hiatus.

T h e N e w Pa r e n t S u p p o r t Program has the first Play Morning for Feb. 1, Specker Field House, 1182 12th Street, 10 a.m.noon. The Play Mornings are then every other Friday.

Play Morning dates are: Feb. 1 and 15; March 1, 15, 29; April 12 and 26; May 10 and 24; and June 7.

Play Morning is a fun gathering for children younger than 5, and their parents, that includes social interaction and structured play.

Children will participate in crafts, story time, play, and music while under their parents’ supervision.

The pre-schoolers enjoy it and parents can socialize and build their support networks.

Play mornings are canceled on days that Fairfax County Public

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Army Community Service’s Play Morning will start 10 a.m.-noon Feb. 1.

Schools are canceled.

Fo r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , call 571-231-7028, or e-mail FBFamilyAdvocacy@gmail.com.

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Fitness Classes Sports and Fitness offers free weekly fitness classes including Functional Fitness, C.O.R.E, Body Sculpt, Zumba, ChakaBoom, Indoor Cycle, Yoga, and Turbo Tabata. Visit Belvoir.armymwr.com for a list of class descriptions and times. For more information, call 703-8065093.

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Play Morning Play Mornings, for toddlers to 5 years old, are at Specker Field House, 1182 12th Street, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. on Feb. 1 and 15, March 1, 15, and 29, April 12 and 26, May 10 and 24, and June 7. Reg-

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Clearbrook Center of the Arts

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Dr. Henry McCleary Holistic Chiropractor & Lifestyle Doctor

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Liberty Mountain Ski Trips Outdoor Recreation’s Ski Trip to Liberty Mountain trip dates include Feb. 9 and Feb. 23. The round trip transportation fee is $25 per person with the trip departing from Outdoor Recreation at 6 a.m. and leaving Liberty Mountain Resort at 6 p.m. Patrons are responsible for bringing their own equipment or renting equipment from the resort.

For more information, call 703-8053081.

New York City Day Trips Leisure Travel Services’ New York City day trip dates are March 16, May 18, July 20, Sep. 21, Nov. 16, and Dec. 14. The cost is $60 per person and reservations must be made at the LTS office. For more information, call 703-805-3714.

Atlantic City Day Trips Join the Community Center for a trip to Atlantic City, N.J. Trip dates include March 23, April 27, May 25, June 22, July 27, and Aug. 24. The coach leaves the Community Center at 7:30 a.m. The cost is $50 per person. Reserve a seat at the LTS office. For more information, call 703-805-3714.

Free Networking The Fairfax-Lee Chapter, Association of the United States Army, hosts a free networking social for young professionals, Jan. 25, at Elite Shooting Sports in Manassas.

Full details and free ticketing is available on Facebook @ausa.fairfaxLee or on the chapter website, ausa.org/fairfax-Lee.

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