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Bingo, Big Wins at Family Fun Night RCI thanks residents for survey completion

By Paul Lara Special to the Eagle

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pecker Field House was abuzz with more than 800 people for an evening of food, bingo and prizes at The Villages at Belvoir’s Family Fun Night, Friday, as a way to thank residents who completed an Army resident satisfaction survey.

Jessica Kennedy, marketing manager for The Villages at Belvoir, said the goal was a 50-percent response rate to the survey, so everyone who completed the survey before April 29 was entered in a drawing for a one-time rent

Kids dance to the tunes of DJ Kurt Schneid at Family Fun Night in Specker Field House, Friday. discount of $500 or $1,000.

Families gathered for free pizza, subs, and an evening of bingo, where more than 30 people won board games as prizes.

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Free pizza, subs, cookies and Bingo were on the menu at Family Fun Night in Specker Field House, Friday.

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Invincible Spirit Festival, Lt. Dan Band returns to Belvoir

By Rick Musselman Sports Editor

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he USO Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore joins forces with the Gary Sinise Foundation to give community members a chance to enjoy an evening of family-centered festivities to acknowledge and honor our men and women in uniform, May 23, starting at 5 p.m. at Pullen Field.

Join the USO for the Invincible Spirit Festival featuring a BBQ dinner and music from the Lt. Dan Band.

“The Invincible Spirit Festival celebrates the courage of our Service members, including wounded, ill and injured, and allows us to show our gratitude to their families and caregivers,” said Michelle Shortencarrier, senior manager of media and community relations, USO-Metro. “Beginning in 2012, the festival brings a fair-like atmosphere to wounded heroes, DoD and military organizations on the installation. Attendees will be treated to delicious barbecue prepared by Team Irvine and a powA2

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erhouse concert performance by the Lt. Dan Band.”

In Sinise’s recent book, Grateful American, A Journey from Self to Service, he explained his motivation for ensuring the show goes on, with or without him, in a chapter called: Honor. Gratitude. Rock and Roll. In it, he wrote, “This band isn’t about gaining recognition or becoming an international rock show or making any money. The mission has always been about encouraging our defenders. The people who fight to protect our freedom need to know they’re supported by the country they love.

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“Today, in the 17 years since we’ve been around, the Lt. Dan Band has played more than 400 shows for troops. This band is another part of my mission of service to honor our defenders and we’ve played all over America and all over the world in service to that mission.

“The show has been crafted and fine-tuned over the years, but the basic message remains the same.

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troops’ enjoyment. We are here today to say the hugest thanks we can, and to reflect the overall appreciation of a grateful nation,” he wrote.

The event is sponsored by Gary Sinise Foundation’s official airline partner, American Airlines; the Robert Irvine Foundation; USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore; Rental Solutions; and Fort Belvoir MWR, Shortencarrier added.

The festival is free and includes the concert, food, a moon bounce, face painting and balloon artists.

More than 75 USO volunteers will be on-hand at the festival, serving and making sure the activities are all staffed.

“This event would not be possible without the tremendous support and dedication of USO volunteers,” Shortencarrier said. “So, bring your blankets and low-to-the-ground chairs, and prepare yourself for an unforgettable night.”

For more, call 571-267-2080 or visit https://belvoir.armymwr.com/ categories/recreation.

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HOUSING INFORMATION Fort Belvoir Housing Town Hall highlights progress

By Paul Lara Special to the Eagle

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ort Belvoir hosted the inaugural quarterly Housing Town Hall, Tuesday evening at Wallace Theater as mandated

by Army leadership in February, to update residents on the status of improvements and hear feedback from residents.

The Military District of Washington Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Michael Howard and Fort Belvoir Garrison Commander, Col. Michael Greenberg facilitated the discussion, with about 50 residents in attendance.

Col. Greenberg opened the town hall with the intent of the meeting, which is to provide a 90-day assessment and to share information on where we are and what we have done to resolve the issues impacting the health, safety and security of military families residing on the installation.

Col. Greenberg outlined the levels of escalation, urging residents USAG FORT BELVOIR Installation Management Command

How to Resolve Housing Concerns LEVEL 1 - SUBMIT YOUR WORK ORDER • Online – www.villagesatbelvoir.com • In-Person – Maintenance Facility Building 1108 • Phone - 24-Hour Emergency Maintenance Request Line: 703.619.3880

LEVEL 2 – MAKE CONTACT • Assistant Community Director, The Villages Management Office: 703.619.3861 • Contact Your Chain of Command • Fort Belvoir Housing Office: 703.805.3018/3019

LEVEL 3 – CONTACT GARRISON COMMANDER • Garrison Commander’s Housing Hotline: 571.259.9867 • Submit concerns to the Fort Belvoir Interactive Customer Evaluation ICE System: https://ice.disa.mil

to take advantage of the newly established initiatives such as the Commander’s Housing Hotline. “ We t a k e t h o s e c o m m e n t s seriously and this is one of the many things we’ve done to get your feedback,” Greenberg said.

Command leadership emphasized the meeting intent throughout the evening and encouraged residents to share their feedback.

Howard, urged the residents to speak up.

“I want to hear where our words and actions aren’t matching up.

While we’ve improved, there are places where we’re stalled, and if we’re stuck somewhere, we need to un-stuck ourselves,” the general said.

Garrison Initiatives •Garrison Commander’s Hotline, 571-259-9867 •Hospital Hotline, 571-231-2004 •Command Group engagement with residents and RCI Partners •Quality Assurance Teams •Review emergency work orders The Villages at Belvoir Community Director, Jennifer Watkins, highlighted the continued improvements that include adding more staffers for maintenance, technicians, customer service and quality assurance.

“We have a quality control supervisor, Jessie Stanley, on board

for 2 weeks now, and we are hiring a quality control inspector to do spotchecks and confirm that the results are satisfactory,” Watkins said.

She added the resident portal, an online tool for submitting and checking on the status of work orders has seen a major improvement this week, with the ability to add a photo to the order, so residents can illustrate exactly what and where the problem is for the maintenance team.

Watkins urged residents to take advantage of the tool and, if they have already signed on, she urged residents to get their neighbors to join as well.

Housing Group Initiatives

Maintenance Initiatives • C u s t o m e r s e r v i c e Ve n d o r identification has begun using vehicle magnets and employee badges •Staffing increase to improve

America’s Armed Forces Kids Run Pullen Field May 18 9 – 11 a.m.

Bike To Work Day Walker Gate May 17 6:30 – 10 a.m National Military Appreciation Month May 1-31

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Fort Belvoir Garrison Commander, Col. Michael Greenberg opens the quarterly Housing Town Hall, Tuesday at Wallace Theater.

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productivity •Dedicated quality assurance & control department established in the next 30 days •Improved technician communication – call before visit & summary notes left following service Neighborhood Initiatives •Stainless steel appliance initiative roll out •Addressing insulation concerns •166 homes comprised of 3 layouts •Playground repairs and systematic replacement •Vinyl plank & Historic window replacement To see the full article, visit home.army.mil/belvoir.

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LTS a one-stop shop for entertainment

By Rick Musselman Sports Editor

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nyone looking to score some tickets to professional sporting events and popular recreation destinations this summer need look no further. Fort Belvoir’s Leisure Travel Services is your one-stop shop for all your admission needs, from Washington Nationals MLB games to nearby theme parks and Disney World.

According to Yibeli Galindo-Baird, Belvoir DFMWR’s marketing manager, LTS has all the bases covered for community members planning a getaway this summer.

“T’Erra Proctor, LTS program manager, and her small, but phenomenal, team have been making record ticket sales, thanks to their vast inventory, prompt responsiveness and top-notch customer service,” she said.

“From local attractions and sporting events to well-known amusement parks, here and around the country, LTS should be the first stop for anyone interested in discounted access to exciting recreational venues.”

“We have four functional areas in our facility: tickets and tours, travel, room rentals, and special events,” Proctor said. “Ticketing and tours offer discounted tickets to amusement parks (local and in Florida, California

and Tennessee); dinner shows, Regal and AMC movie tickets and more.

We also offer day trips to local wineries, New York City, Atlantic City and Philadelphia. Eligible patrons include active duty, retirees, civilians and contractors.”

Galindo-Baird added that LTS can even take the stress out of the travel aspect of summer fun.

“If getting there is an issue, our travel specialist is adept at booking planes, trains and cruises to any destination, national or international,”

she said.

“We have a travel agent onsite who can book trips anywhere in the world at a discounted rate,” Proctor added.

Appointments are required for people who want to meet with the agent.

Proctor also said that Belvoir’s own Community Center offers a variety of services and events for those community members who would prefer to stay local.

“The Community Center rents out rooms for conferences, trainings, weddings and parties; and full plate

settings are available, all at a discounted rate,” she said. “It also hosts quarterly events, like comedy shows, concerts, Sip n’ Paint and more. Information on all upcoming events can be found on Facebook at Fort Belvoir Community Center or on MWR’s website, belvoir.armymwr.com/programs/community-center.

For a complete list of the leisure and travel opportunities available at the Fort Belvoir LTS, visit belvoir. armymwr.com/programs/LTS, or call 703-805-3714.

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You can ace your interview, get the job

By Bari D. Wald Military spouse and Air Force Reservist

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ongratulations … you followed the Perfect Resume Equation and got the interview. (see story, May 2 edition of the Belvoir Eagle, or go to belvoireagleonline. com and search “resume) Now you get serious about your communication strategy and get to work developing your Message Development Plan. Your resume got you into the interview, but the interview is what gets you the job.

What exactly is a Message Development Plan?

This is a proven technique to craft concise, effective messages that answer the question at hand, and add a little flare – the Command Message.

The anatomy of a Message Development Plan: Company background; theme; opening remarks; personal command messages; talking points.

Five questions I know they will ask; Five I think they will ask; Five I hope they don’t ask, but I still need a prepared response.

Part 1 - Company background This should be information on the company you are interviewing with.

When were they founded? Who is the CEO? What are their values and mission? There’s no set length to this step, but usually a quarterpage of bulleted information will do. The worst thing you could do is walk into the interview with little or no knowledge on the company; you’ll look ill-prepared.

Part 2 - Theme It’s one or two words that describe the essence of your MDP. This is what you can bring to the job, and why you’d be an asset to the company. Everything that comes after this step will relate back to this theme.

Example: A nurse applying for a fast-paced, ER position may use the theme: Decisive, leader, or calm and collected.

Part 3 - Opening remarks This is where you will craft

your answer to the “Tell us about yourself,” question. Take the time and craft your 30-second elevator pitch. Be creative, write it out, and rehearse.

Example: I’m a critical care nurse with 15 years of experience in fastpaced emergency room settings with a focus on level-4 trauma patients and rapid response techniques.

I have experience with staffing protocol, and most recently lead the first nurse intern group from XYZ School to Cambodia where we taught level-2 trauma skills to the local medical school.

Part 4 - Personal Command Message It’s one to three messages you want to get across during the interview, a top-level ‘… this is why I’d be an asset to this company,’ message. These can speak to your work ethic, overall experience, technical skills, etc.

Example: Expanding on a theme of “Calm and Collected.”

I’m a natural leader in stressful situations with the ability to expertly manage my surroundings.

Part 5 - Talking points Talking points are the bullets from your resume that support your PCM’s. If a PCM says “I’m a natural leader in stressful situations with the ability to expertly manage my surroundings;” it needs to be proven by facts.

Sample talking point to back up the example in Part 4 would be: Managed team of five during power outage and created solutions for 30 patients needing care.

Part 6 - Murder board A murder board prepares instructors to face students,

candidates for debates, and those preparing for a media interview.

An Effective Response follows the following verbal equation: Answer plus Personal Command Message equals an Effective Response.

Example question: Have you managed a team before?

Effective response: I managed a team of 10 people during a natural disaster where we had to quickly and accurately triage more than 100 patients in three hours. While it was stressful, my ability to maintain professional disposition kept patients and my team at ease during an intense time.

Go through all of your murder board questions and answer them using the ER format. Some answers may sound similar to others, and that’s OK.

Rehearse, rehearse and rehearse It allows you to practice your answers out loud, make adjustments and it allows you to get comfortable in your interview clothing.

This may seem like a lot of work to prepare for an interview but, putting in the effort can give you an edge above your competition.

To read the full story, go to https://www.militaryspouse.com/ career/you-can-ace-your-interviewand-get-the-job-every-time/.

Follow the Employment Readiness Program at www.facebook. com/Fort-BelvoirEmployment-Readiness-Program

The Fort Belvoir Employment Readiness Program provides biweekly, Tuesday classes on job searching, which includes interview preparation.

According to Army Community Service, Employment Readiness Program Manager, Laureen Dupree, they schedule mock interviews regularly, and hold networking events, including the May 23, 10 a.m.-noon, “Military Spouses: Meet Your Future” event, at Army Community Service, which includes resume reviews and employer meet and greets.

Email Laureen.t.dupree.civ@ mail.mil to schedule a mock interview, or register to attend classes or networking events.

If you have an upcoming interview, Dupree has some words of advice.

“Prepare...Prepare...Prepare.

Start with researching the organization’s website and read everything.

This should help you come up with questions to ask the interviewer,” she said. Dupree added that you should also be looking at Glassdoor.com for common interview questions.

Among other tips: •Develop your answers to the most common forms of interview questions currently asked. You should develop your answers with metrics and success statements.

•Practice these answers with a partner, friend or spouse. Practice with yourself looking into the mirror. Do this until you are comfortable talking about yourself and your accomplishments.

•Prepare your interview clothing ahead of time so there are no surprises.

•Prepare at least five questions to ask the interviewer. These questions should be focused on what you can do to help the employer be more successful. Practice your questions.

•Prepare to follow up after the interview with a thank you email.

This is also a chance to add some key points that you may have forgotten during the interview. Make sure you follow up with a thank you even if you think you bombed it.

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National Bicycle Month

Get started with cycling for health, planet

By Adrienne Anderson Writer/Page Designer

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icycling, instead of driving a car, has many benefits for your health and for the environment.

Beyond the environmental impact, bicycling also offers health benefits.

However, for people just starting out, there are things they should know to ride safely and smart.

Effects of driving “ Ve h i c l e s a r e c o n s i d e r e d mobile sources of air pollution because they emit ozone, particle pollution, and air toxics into the environment which can lead to acute health conditions in humans or exacerbate existing chronic health conditions,” said Chris Yesmant, environmental specialist, Directorate of Public Works’ Environmental Division.

“These direct effects have been shown to be magnified in people that live near major roadways.”

The heating effect of greenhouse gases, such as those emitted from vehicles, is considered to be a main cause of climate change, he said.

“At 27 percent of greenhouse gas emissions, transportation is the second leading source of GHGs in the U.S.,” Yesmant said.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, driving less helps reduce air pollution from vehicles and engines. And while it may not be feasible to ride a bike to work every day, reducing car

usage to decrease carbon pollution is always a win.

It’s cheaper and healthier According to the Bike to Work Metro D.C. website, maintaining a bicycle is much cheaper than maintaining a car. Bicycling can also save you money by reducing the wear and tear on your car and reducing how often you need to fill up your gas tank.

Riding a bicycle is also healthy, although new riders need to acclimate to riding if they don’t live close to their job or if they aren’t in the best of shape.

Bicycling is a low-impact exercise beneficial for even those with knee problems, said Matthew Rupert, founder and owner of Rats Cycles on Fort Belvoir.

Riding can also improve your mental health, he said.

“Some people do yoga or crosstraining. For me, bicycling clears my mind,” he said.

Nick Wood, a Department of the Army civilian, commutes by bike one to three times each week from Arlington to Fort Belvoir. The commute is 18 miles each way, and he’s been commuting this way for at least seven years.

“With being able to commute and exercise at the same time, it’s less time spent than if I’m trying to drive in a car and then exercise. I’m multitasking,” Wood said, adding that bicycling only makes his commute an extra half hour. However, it’s also a

“solid hour and a half of exercise.”

Bicycling 101 If you aren’t a seasoned bicyclist, Rupert suggests slowly increasing y o u r m i l e s e a ch w e e k t o g e t accustomed to the commute. Get in lots of cycling when you can and, participate in group rides if you feel more comfortable riding with others.

“No matter what you do, always have plenty of water,” he said, adding that having gel shots with caffeine can help if your blood sugar drops.

Rupert also suggests keeping a tool kit in case of a flat tire.

Wood suggests planning ahead, if you are commuting to work. If you drive into work one day, take extra clothes and shoes and leave them at work, so you don’t have to bring extra items when you do bike to work.

Always wear a helmet and use lights, Rupert said. There are two kinds: lights that help the bicyclist see and lights to help drivers see the bicyclist. The blinking lights also capture the attention of drivers better than reflectors can, he said.

While some places have bike lanes, such as parts of Route 1, not all do. In that case, Rupert said to remember that bicyclists have the same responsibilities as drivers.

“If you run a red light, the police can pull you over. If you run a stop sign, they can pull you over, too” he said.

Wood describes his commute as part trail, part neighborhood roads and part sharing the lanes with

Bike to Work Day 6:30-10 a.m. Friday Local pit-stop at Walker Gate First 20,000 people to register get a free T-shirt Register at biketoworkmetrodc.org cars until he gets to the bike lane on Beulah Road. He prefers to ride his bike to work during times when there is less traffic because it’s less stressful.

When on a road with multiple lanes and no bike lane, Wood said he prefers to ride in a car lane versus on the shoulder because he’s more visible. Also, because a bicycle is slower than a car, cars wanting to pass him can do so.

Riding on Belvoir Although recent speed limit increases on Gunston Road has made Wood more concerned about safety while bicycling with speeding cars, he enjoys riding on the installation.

Riding your bicycle on Belvoir is also a great opportunity to get outdoors on your lunch break. Wood said he’s a 15-minute bike ride away from the food court on post.

And bicycling on Belvoir is great for beginning riders.

“It’s not too stressful,” he said.

“There are plenty of roads that don’t see much traffic. It’s flat, so if you aren’t that experienced, you can get a ride in while at work.”

It’s complicated: Our relationship with social media

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or many, being away from home is a challenging, emotional time. Scrolling through social media posts about family celebrations or friends gathering back home may intensify negative feelings, especially for those struggling with depression, loss, or loneliness.

Impact of Social Media on our Mental Health It’s true that social media can help connect and reconnect people; however, it may increase feelings of isolation or remind people of what they don’t have.

Because all seems happy, merry and bright on social media, we may be tempted to compare ourselves (unfavorably) with those we perceive have more accomplishments, make more money, have nicer things, or boast more social media followers.

When you find yourself envious of

others, and feel jealous or inferior, you are most likely experiencing a negative social comparison.

•Talk with a trusted friend about your feelings. Reality checks with peers about their experiences can also help; it’s likely that others had similar challenges.

Social Media Pros and Cons Researchers discovered that social networking sites such as Facebook have psychological benefits like connection, communication and a sense of belonging. However, several studies indicate that prolonged use of the internet might be associated with signs and symptoms of depression, low self-esteem and loneliness.

So, what’s a poor social media user to do? There are ways to navigate tricky times. The key is awareness.

Limit Social Media Influence on Mood As mentioned earlier, there are circumstances when social media can help with the blues. However, for those who are vulnerable to negative social comparison, they should take steps to protect

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An Army health care provider loads the T2 Mood Tracker mobile app on a mobile device for a demonstration for his patients. t h e m s e l v e s. H e r e a r e a f e w recommendations: •Notice when exposure to others’ happiness brings you down. Use the free T2 Mood Tracker mobile app (Android, iOS) to see if your moods change with certain activities (such as using social media).

•Limit social media use if you see that it affects your mood. Take a break — you’ll have plenty of time to catch up.

•Manage stress by getting enough sleep and exercise. Also, watch what you eat and how much you drink — a bad diet and too much alcohol can negatively affect your mood.

•Manage your expectations. For example, during the holidays, you saw lots of advertising and other media that implied all holiday moments should be glorious and beautiful. Remind yourself that these ads are elaborate productions and often don’t reflect reality. It’s OK if your events didn’t mimic them.

•Plan a pleasant activity that is do-able. Walk on a trail, take a bubble bath or visit with a friend.

After you return to social media, you may decide to post photos from your activity.

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Belvoir Briefs Armed Services Blood Program drive

Thrift Shop Hiring

The Fort Belvoir Blood Drive is 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

June 13 at the USO Warrior and Family Center.

Make appointments online at militarydonor.com, sponsor code: USO. Walk-ins are welcome.

Belvoir Thrift Shop is hiring, with an immediate start for a qualified applicant.

Starting pay is $9.00 per hour, plus a paid lunch. Pick up an application at the Thrift Shop, 10002 Caples Road, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., weekly Tues., Wed., or Thurs.; and the first and third Sat. each month. We hire only military family members. “Serving those who serve our country.”

Legal Assistance Office closed The Legal Assistance Office is closed for all services Thursday, and reopens at 8 a.m., Friday.

The office will also be closed for all services May 24 and May 27 for Memorial Day weekend. It reopens May 28 at 8 a.m. For more, call Legal Assistance at 703-805-2856.

Love to bike?

Bike to Work Day is Friday. Gather with fellow

bikers and get a free T-shirt at Fort Belvoir’s Pit Stop location, Walker Gate from 6:30 to 10 a.m. For more and to register, visit: http://www. biketoworkmetrodc.org.

New York City Day Trips Leisure Travel Services has day trips to New York City, Saturday, July 20, Sep. 21, Nov. 16, and Dec. 14. You’re guaranteed six hours of free time upon arrival. The cost is $60 per person. Make reservations at the LTS office.

Each eligible ID card holder can sponsor one non-ID card holder. For more, call 703-8053714.

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Department of Public Works, Environmental Division staffers educate residents about World Migratory Bird Day at the Fort Belvoir Exchange, May 9.

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Armed Forces Day History From the Department of Defense

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he single-day celebration stemmed from the unification of the Armed Forces under the Department of Defense.

President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank military members for their patriotic service in support of our country.

Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day, on Aug. 31, 1949, to replace separate Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force Days.

The original Army Day can be traced back to a little-known Defense Test Day, which was observed only twice: once in 1924 and once in 1925. Congress then disallowed any further observances of this day. In response, the Military Order of the World War under Col. Thatcher Luquer established Army Day. Army Day was first celebrated on May 1, 1928. That date was chosen in hopes of dampening Communists’ celebration of Workers’ Day, which also occurs on May 1. But, starting in 1929, Army Day was changed to April 6, the anniversary date of the U.S.’ entry into World War I. Army Day was established as a nationwide observance to draw public attention to national de-

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On April 4, 1936, President Roosevelt issued a proclamation that Army Day be recognized by Congress as April 6 and observed nationwide. On March 1, 1937, Congress passed Resolution 5-75 which officially recognized Army Day Army Day was last observed nationally on April 6, 1949.

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249th Engineers claim Formation Run title

By Rick Musselman Sports Editor The 249th Engineer Battalion took a leap forward in its FY19 Commander’s Cup title campaign by winning the annual intramural Formation Run championship trophy, Friday at Pullen Track.

Along with the 249th, teams representing U.S. Army Legal Services Agency, Defense Logistics Agency, Aerospace Data FacilityEast, and Defense Threat Reduction Agency competed in the event, a run that covered 4.8 miles.

Winners are determined by how many finishers are in formation when each unit crosses the finish line, not necessarily the fastest time, according to Sheila Edwards, Fort Belvoir sports director, as she explained the race format. Each unit, first through fourth place, receives a monetary award for the unit funds.

Fort Belvoir Garrison Commander, Col. Michael Greenberg, hosted the event with Joe Castro, Kawamura

Photo by Rick Musselman

Runners representing the 249th Engineer Battalion pose for a photo with Col. Michael Greenberg, Fort Belvoir Garrison commander, after winning the 2019 Formation Run title, Friday at Pullen Track.

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Brian Denaro crosses the finish line of the 2019 Run to Honor 5K to claim first place in the men’s division with a time of 19:45, Friday at Pullen Track.

Tennis tournament wraps up, FBCH leads pack

By Rick Musselman Sports Editor

Photos by Rick Musselman

Above: FBCH’s Lem Zarzuela returns the ball during his and teammate, Stacy Usher’s FY19 intramural tennis mixed-doubles division match series against ARCYBER’s Randy Laylo and Khanh Diep, May 8 at the Graves Courts.

Right: FBCH’s Loc Tran delivers the serve during his and teammate, Grace Colina’s intramural tennis mixed-doubles division showdown with FBCH’s Rina Phommachanh and Ryan Inocencio.

Athletes representing Fort Belvoir Community Hospital thoroughly dominated the FY19 intramural tennis championship tournament that wrapped with mixed-doubles matches, May 8 at the Graves Courts.

FBCH fielded eight, highly skilled players this year and succeeded in bringing home a slew of trophies across three divisions, claiming first-place titles in women’s open, men’s doubles and mixed doubles competition. The legendary unit also claimed runner-up titles in the women’s open and mixed doubles division, and third-place finishes in the men’s doubles and mixed doubles divisions.

Commander’s Cup champion Defense Logistic Agency also turned in some valuable performances, earning third-place in the women’s open, men’s open and men’s doubles divisions.

In the men’s open division, Night Vision and Electronic Sensors Directorate took home the champion trophy and NGA earned the runner-up title.

For match results and standings, visit https://www.quickscores.com/ Orgs/index.php?OrgDir=belvoirmwr.

For information about Belvoir’s intramural sports program and the annual Commander’s Cup title race, call Justin Fitzgerald, league coordinator, 703-806-5093.

Athletes can also contact their unit representative to sign up and get schedules.

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LGAFB hosts TeeTo-Green tournament

By Rick Musselman Sports Editor

Aliza Moya-Barnes leads the pack off the starting line. Moya-Barnes went on to claim first place in the women's division, with a time of 23:21.

From Formation, page B1 Run to Honor 5K event followed the Formation Run and gave community members and mission-partner employees a chance to compete in remembrance of fallen Service members and family members who have served in the armed forces.

Gayla Anderson sang the National Anthem to begin the event—a bittersweet moment as the performance was Anderson’s final rendition on post as she will be moving out of the area soon.

Greenberg then welcomed race participants to Pullen Track.

“I want to thank everyone for coming out today to compete in the Commander’s Cup Formation Run

Photos by Rick Musselman

Runners representing DLA leave the starting line of the FY19 Formation Run, Friday at Pullen Track. and the Run to Honor 5K,” he said during his opening remarks. “This event is not all about how fast you run; it’s about camaraderie and colleagues getting together, regardless of what branch you’re in or who you work for.

“We love this annual event because it brings our Service members together in athletic competition—to increase fitness, camaraderie and cohesion. The Run to Honor offers us a time to reflect on those who can’t be here today,” Greenberg said.

“Some who are running today are doing so to honor Service members, families, friends, grandparents; others are running to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

Fort Belvoir is what it is because of the people in our units. Thank you for your enthusiasm, spirit and

camaraderie.”

Castro hosted a ceremony after the runners returned and awarded the Formation Run champion trophy to the 249th Engineer Battalion team and first-place awards to the winners of the Run to Honor 5K. Brian Denaro claimed first place in the men’s division with a time of 19:45, and Aliza Moya-Barnes took first place in the women’s division with a time of 23:21.

To learn more about Fort Belvoir’s annual Formation Run, the SOS Run to Honor 5K, and the installation’s intramural sports program, visit https://belvoir.armymwr.com or call Justin Fitzgerald, 703-806-5093.

Athletes can also contact their respective unit representative to sign up and get schedules.

The Ladies Golf Association of Fort Belvoir hosted its TeeTo-Green tournament, May 7 on the Belvoir Golf Club’s Woodlawn Course.

In the first, white tee, flight, Yong Merritt took first place with a net score of 41. Sue Nelson and Marie Anderson tied in second place at 44 strokes. Yun Spence triumphed in the second (white tee) flight with 38 and Kim Kohler and Suk Edwards took second and third places, respectively, with scores of 39 and 40.

In the third (red tee) flight, Bea Burdick prevailed with a score of 33 and Helene McInnis and Kathy Mitchell claimed secondand third-place finishes, respectively, with 34 and 40 strokes. Julie Tarascio came out on top with a score of 28 in the fourth (red tee) flight, with Misuk Gentry claiming second place at 29 and Helen Shinn coming in third with 41.

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249th Engineers open softball season with big win over FBCH

By Rick Musselman Sports Editor The 249th Engineer Battalion got its FY19 intramural softball season off to a promising start when the rising Commander’s Cup contender trounced Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, 11-1 in the opening matchup of the year, May 7 at Graves Field.

Keeping bats connecting through six innings and balancing the effort with stellar play in the infield and in the grass, the Engineers thoroughly dominated their opponent—a pattern the unit has been steadily establishing over the last two seasons.

Intramural softball games are played Mondays through Thursday at Graves and Pullen fields through June 28.

For match schedules, results and standings, visit http://www.quickscores. com/belvoirmwr.

For information about Fort Belvoir’s intramural sports program and the annual Commander’s Cup title race, call Justin Fitzgerald, league coordinator, 703-806-5093. Athletes can also contact their unit representative for to sign up and get schedules.

Photos by Rick Musselman

Left: FBCH second baseman, Hayley Johnson, takes the swing during her team’s FY19 intramural softball season opener against the 249th Engineer Battalion, May 7 at Graves Field.

Above: 249th Engineer Battalion shortstop, Don Yazar, fires over to first for the out during his team’s FY19 intramural softball season opener against FBCH, May 7 at Graves Field.

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During May, Fort Belvoir will be holding various garrison fitness and wellness programs in support of the Strong B.A.N.D.S. mission to promote active and healthy lifestyles within Army communities.

There will be giveaways to participants such as Strong B.A.N.D.S wristbands.

May 22 Movement Storytime 10:30-11:30 a.m. Ages 5-7.

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Road to TwitchCon Street Fighter V Tournament at DC Armory Compete against other Soldiers and represent your garrison at this event. One overall winner from Saturday’s event qualifies for a trip to San Diego at the end of September to compete at the Army Entertainment esports finals at TwitchCon. Spectators are also encouraged to attend. For more, visit www. armymwr.com/esports.

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America’s Armed Forces Kids Run Fort Belvoir Youth Sports hosts the America’s Armed Forces Kids Run at Pullen Field, Saturday, 8 a.m. Children and teens, ages 4-13, are eligible to register. The cost is $6 per participant, which includes a commemorative 2019 America’s Armed Forces Kids Run T-shirt.

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