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Command, Staff School’s officer chosen as instructor of the year Submitted by CGSC Fort Belvoir Satellite Campus Lt. Col. Adam Pannone, an i n s t r u c t o r a t t h e U. S. A r m y Command and Staff School, was selected as The Army School System Instructor of the Year. Pannone is assigned to the 10th-80th Officer Education System Battalion, 97th Brigade, 100th Training Division (Operational Support).

In his second year of teaching with the 10th-80th Officer Education System Battalion, Pannone was selected after competing in multiple levels of competition. The final level was a live competition at Fort Knox, Ky., in October.

Pannone is an Army Reserve Officer whose full-time civilian job also involves education and teaching. As a corporate educator with PricewaterhouseCoopers, a multinational professional services network, Pannone finds that many of the education principles that he uses in the corporate world are also useful while educating Army organizational-level leaders. These leaders are majors, whose follow-on assignments after graduation from the Command and General Staff Officer Course have higher complexity and are at the indirect level of leadership.

Pannone attributes his success to incorporating technology in

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Lt. Col. Adam Pannone, right, an instructor at the U.S. Army Command and Staff School’s Satellite Campus on Belvoir, was recently named The Army School System Instructor of the Year. Lt. Col. April Moncrief, Virginia coordinator for the 10th-80th Officer Education System Battalion, left, is Pannone’s supervisor. the classroom, paired with the Command and General Staff School curriculum. One example of this successful combination happened when students were able to text their comments to a classroom screen while discussing

history readings, like On War, by Clausewitz; and Makers of Modern Strategy from Machiavelli to the Nuclear Age, edited by Peter Paret.

These student comments sparked discussion that led to a deeper understanding of the material.

In recognition of his accomplishment, Pannone received an Army Command and General Staff School Belvoir Satellite Campus challenge coin from Michael Bizer, teaching team 30 supervisory professor.

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Due to a publishing glitch, THIS is the final 2018 issue of the Belvoir Eagle, instead of last week, as originally reported.

We resume publishing Jan. 10. Please send submissions or suggestions to editor@belvoireagleonline.com, by Jan. 4.

Save the dates! All these events are open to everyone.

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From senior leaders: Empowering NCOs

By Gen. Mark A. Milley and Mark T. Esper U.S. Army In October, at the Association of the U.S. Army annual convention, Army senior leaders charted a path to maintain an Army that is Ready Today, and More Lethal Tomorrow. Building the Army of 2028, as described in the Army Vision, requires a renaissance across the Total Army.

This renaissance represents a renewal in how the Army envisions and prepares for future conflict.

Ongoing initiatives will result in next-generation equipment; modernized doctrine; reorganized formations; an updated personnel system; and a larger force.

Achieving our goals will require hard work and a disciplined focus.

Change is never easy, but fortunately, the U.S. Army is well suited to adapt to the future environment for one principal reason: Our Non-Commissioned Officer Corps.

NCOs are the backbone of the Army. For more than 243 years, our professional NCO Corps has given us the competitive edge on the battlefield. As we prepare for an uncertain future, our NCOs are needed more than ever to inculcate this renaissance throughout the Army. To enable their success in doing so, we must place greater trust in our NCOs. In this spirit, we have taken several actions to return time and authority to the NCO Corps: unburdening them from mandatory training tasks that offered little value; eliminating on-line processes such as TRiPS; and, reducing the frequency of externally mandated inspections,

Part of the Army’s NCO Creed

Gen. Mark A. Milley Army chief of staff to name a few.

These initiatives place a great deal more responsibility on the shoulders of our NCOs. Our intent, however, is to empower leaders to train their Soldiers to standard, in the best way they see fit. After all, they know their Soldiers better than anyone.

NCOs are the primary trainers of individual tasks - something that should be done in person, not outsourced to a video or website.

Sergeants must be masters of the individual skills they teach. They must set the example in all they say and do as leaders.

We expect leaders of all ranks, and especially NCOs, to teach their Soldiers face-to-face, to show their conviction, when giving a class on how to spot SHARP violations or prevent suicides, and to demonstrate great care by visiting the barracks on weekends to check on their Soldiers.

The Army needs great NCOs. We need NCOs who are eager to get to know and invest time in their Soldiers, positively and

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professionally. We need NCOs who can lead from the front during PT. We need NCOs who are ready to deploy on a moment's notice. We need NCOs who work to develop themselves and their subordinates.

And, we need NCOs who live the Army Values day in and day out, taking care of their Soldiers and their families, 24/7.

There is much more all leaders can do to empower their subordinates. It begins with extending trust. After all, if we expect our leaders to do the right thing in wartime, then we must build this trust during peacetime.

Mistakes will certainly be made, but we must give our NCOs the room to lead, grow and learn, by accepting prudent risk and encouraging disciplined initiative.

By operating under this philosophy - a philosophy of Mission Command – we should be confident that, when war comes and our nation calls, the Army will be a more ready and lethal force, led by the best NCOs in the world.

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All Soldiers are entitled to outstanding leadership; I will provide that leadership.

I know my Soldiers and I will always place their needs above my own.

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Roundabouts – Rules, who has the right of way

By Garrison Public Affairs The roundabout near the end of Belvoir Road was re-painted and striped recently, by Directorate of Public Works personnel, to comply with Virginia’s traffic laws. According to Staff Sgt. Kenneth Farrell, the Fort Belvoir Police traffic supervisor, the roundabout became a common place for accidents, because the original paint wore off and drivers weren’t sure where to drive, who had right-of-way, or if the roundabout was one or two lanes.

“When the roundabout was originally constructed, it wasn’t marked in compliance with Virginia’s Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices. It is compliant with the law now,” Ferrell said.

The roundabout was always intended to be two lanes to facilitate traffic flow on to post in the morning and off the post in the evening.

Drivers who use the roundabout are asked to remember a few things: •Pick which lane you will use on the roundabout before you get there.

•When approaching the roundabout, drivers have to yield to cars already in the roundabout.

Drivers in the roundabout have always have the right of way.

•The right, outside lane is the only lane you can use to enter the

Fort Belvoir Community Hospital or Community Center areas. The right lane may also be used to leave post through Pence Gate or to continue on Belvoir Road.

•The left, inside lane can only exit the roundabout to leave post through Pence Gate or to continue on Belvoir Road.

A point of confusion has been the yellow painted areas. Here are the things to remember: •By law, the left, inside lane always has the right of way when coming up to the yellow painted areas.

•At this same point for the right lane, the white line changes from solid white to dashed white, allowing vehicles to switch lanes.

•A driver in the left lane can choose to either exit the roundabout where the yellow paint begins or move in to the other lane and continue around the roundabout.

•A vehicle in the right lane may make the right turn at the dashed white line or they may need to slow down and yield, to a vehicle in the left/inside lane, the right of way to continue around the circle. After yielding, or if there is no car in the left/inside lane, the car in the right/ outside lane may cross the dashed white line and continue around the circle.

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Managing holiday stress

By Mark Oswell Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Having family over for a meal, decorating the house and finding the perfect gifts are typical for the holiday season. To some, these activities are times to be enjoyed with family and friends; to others they represent dreaded tasks that add more stress to their daily lives.

During this very stressful time of year, there are professionals at hospitals and other locations with a variety of treatment options that provide effective and individualized care to help people handle stress.

Psychiatry According to the Defense Department’s Consortium for Health and Military Performance, stress is unavoidable and can be helpful or harmful.

“It is normal to experience stress in life. However, sometimes the stressors can become overwhelming, leading to a physical reaction to stress,” explained Army Maj. Kathleen Young, a psychiatry continuity service chief at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda. “This physical reaction, known as the ‘fight or flight’ response, allows for humans to

respond quickly to potential ‘lifethreatening’ situations,” she said.

“Prolonged periods of stress keep the body wired, which can take a toll on one’s health and cause anxiety, depression and cardiovascular disease, to name a few. Learning how to recognize the stress response and using healthier coping mechanisms can improve your overall health.”

To take control of the holiday season and reduce holiday stress, Young and Dr. Georica Gholson, PCS clinical psychologist, recommend the following: 1. Set realistic financial goals for gift giving.

2. Practice forgiveness. Acknowledge past feelings, and let go of the past.

3. Try to remember that holidays don’t have to be perfect.

4. Get organized. Engage your family for help with managing tasks.

5. Practice mindfulness. Spend a few minutes alone, practice deep breathing, stop and enjoy your life.

Use your five senses to keep yourself grounded to the present.

6. If you are deployed or away from family during the season, seek out the USO or other service organizations. Most have resources available to stay connected.

7. Set boundaries in discussing specific distressing topics.

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Army Chaplain, Capt. Andrew Braswell, chaplain clinician/senior pastor Protestant Chapel congregation at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, explains how faith helps in dealing with holiday stress.

8.If the chance of family conflict is high, it may be worthwhile to consider a hotel stay.

Spirituality Army Chaplain, Capt. Andrew Braswell, chaplain clinician/senior pastor Protestant Chapel congregation at WRNMMC, explained how faith helps in dealing with holiday stress. “Spirituality helps people see there is something greater than themselves. It helps put things in perspective and gives people hope,”

he said.

He added that, during the holidays, people sometimes will feel drawn to religious activities including worship services, family practices, personal devotional reading, prayer and meditation.

“Holidays are especially difficult, because everything is supposed to be joyous, good and wonderful, but when you are in the hospital, your

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WRNMMC. “Even the stress of

From Holiday Stress, page A4 having to work during the holiday mind is plagued with feeling of pain and distress,” added Navy Chaplain, Cmdr. Harvey Macklin, WRNMMC Bioethics chaplain. “During this time, people call out for assurance and care, especially when family or loved ones are unable to be here for them. It is common to receive extra calls from people who are just lonely, emotionally down or angry,” he said. “This is our time to remind them that this truly is a season of love and compassion.”

Resiliency “The cause of stress varies, from missing loved ones who have died and are no longer here to celebrate with us, to the overwhelming feelings of the need to purchase gifts for others versus maybe paying a bill,” explained Asia Phillips, program manager for Resiliency and Psychological Health Service at

and not being able to take time off to spend with loved ones can cause strain during this time,” she said.

“For many, stress is like drowning; all you want to do is breathe but it is the one thing that escapes you. It forces you to panic and attempt to overreach what is possible in the moment,” added Macklin.

“In a low moment in my life, I was given a great mantra ‘This moment, this step, this day.’ I cannot tell you how many times I have held tight to these words, forcing myself to not overreach my situation.”

The DoD provides numerous methods of support for Service members, including: Military OneSource online or by calling 800-3429647; CHAMP; the Military Crisis Line, 800-273-8255 or text 838255; and several smart-phone applications that allow people to manage their anxiety, cope with stress and overcome bouts of depression.

Missed TRICARE Open Season? There’s still time

By TRICARE.mil staff Beneficiaries who missed TRICARE Open Season still have time to enroll. For this year only, people can enroll in or change their Tricare Prime or Select plans through Dec. 31, for coverage beginning Jan. 1, 2019. People may also change their type of enrollment, like switching from individual to family coverage, for instance. The next TRICARE open season will be in fall 2019.

If you’re considering a change, don’t delay. Beginning Jan. 1, people will only be able to enroll or make changes to Tricare Prime or Tricare Select plans during open season or after a Qualifying Life Event, or QLE. A QLE is certain change in your life, like marriage, having a baby or losing a family member, which may mean different Tricare options are available. A QLE opens a 90-day period for someone to make eligible

enrollment changes. A QLE for one family member means all family members may make enrollment changes. For more on QLEs, visit Life Events in the Tricare website.

People can use one of three ways to enroll in Tricare’s Prime or Select plans. Online at tricare.mil, for those Stateside only; by calling a Tricare regional contractor; or by mailing an enrollment form to the regional contractor.

The Federal Benefits Open Season also ended Dec. 10 and allowed people to enroll in the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program, or FEDVIP. People who missed the chance to enroll in FEDVIP maybe request a belated enrollment. Available options are detailed on benefeds. com; or by calling 1-877-888-3337.

Beneficiaries can sign up for e-mails about Tricare benefit changes or get info from the website about the changes, including new fee structures.

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The Year in Review

Smuckers hosted a Mission: Breakfast for Fort Belvoir in early May. The community breakfast was the grand prize for a commissary display competition.

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Many from the Belvoir Community started the new year taking part in demonstrations at MWR’s annual Health and Fitness Expo. The next Expo is Jan. 17, at Specker.

Col. Michael Greenberg, left, receives the guidon from Command Sgt. Maj. Corey Perry, as Greenberg took command of Fort Belvoir Garrison in early August.

Lt. Gen. Leslie Smith, Army Inspector General, was the guest speaker at Belvoir’s Army Birthday celebration in mid-June.

The Kings Park German Band performs under the big tent at Belvoir’s 22nd Annual Oktoberfest celebrations, in late September.

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USAASA forward, Jordan Rubin, barrels inside for the score during a basketball matchup against DTRA.

USAASA shooting guard, Ryan Stevens, goes up for a short-range bucket during his team's basketball matchup against DTRA, Dec. 11 at Wells Field House. See more photos page B2.

USAASA downs DTRA in hoops barnburner

By Rick Musselman Sports Editor U.S. Army Aeronautical Services Agency locked horns with DTRA in a perfectly matched exhibition of intramural basketball intensity at its best, Dec. 11 at Wells Field House.

Suffering some early setbacks in

the first period and trailing by 10 points, USAASA managed to dial in its passing game and accuracy from the three-point arc, while committing itself to a no-let-up approach to man-to-man defense at the opposite end of the hardwood to overcome the deficit and put a narrow, 41-37 victory in the week-3 books.

IM basketball games are played Tuesdays and Thursdays through Feb. 20, with the season culminating in a single-elimination championship tournament between the 10 top-seeded teams.

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 to sign up and get schedules.

For regular-season scores, standings, and tournament results visit https://www.quickscores.com/ belvoirmwr.

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Annual Fitness Expo set for Jan. 17

By Rick Musselman Sports Editor Fort Belvoir community members committed to staying active and fit in 2019 will have a chance to kick off the New Year in the right direction, when MWR hosts the annual Health and Fitness Expo, Jan. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Specker Field House.

The popular event, which draws hundreds of participants each year, will give everyone who works, lives and plays on post a chance to learn about the benefits of cardiovascular fitness, discover the wide range of exercise programs available to the community and to participate in aerobic and strength-training demonstrations.

The goal is to educate the community about sleep, nutrition and physical activity, said Charice Smith, Kawamura Human Performance Center fitness program specialist. Belvoir fitness staff also wants to provide participants with wellness strategies to improve their spirituality, mental health, finances and overall safety.

Throughout the Fitness Expo, trainers and some 50 exhibitors will offer specialized exercise activities and in-depth information and advice about fats, cholesterol and salts, and suggest ways of improving diet to minimize cardiovascular disease and obesity. Representatives of the

Fort Belvoir community members check out the latest in fitness programs and healthy dietary plans from local vendors at the annual MWR Health and Fitness Expo. This year's event is Jan. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Specker Field House.

American Red Cross will be available to answer health-related questions and local strength-training representatives will conduct free floor aerobics demonstrations.

Expo participants will have a chance to sign up for the Civilian Health and Fitness Program, CHFP, that is designed to empower people to get fit during their work day by allowing three hours a week

of command-approved fitness time for six months—great for beginners and cost-free, there’s no excuse not to give it a try.

Engage with Expo vendors using the Expo passport and visit three vendors to get a free Expo T-shirt (available to the first 300 participants).

For more information about the MWR Health and Fitness

Expo, contact Charice Smith, charice.m.smith.naf@mail.mil, 703806-4645.

For information about other exercise and fitness programs on post, call Sports and Fitness, 703805-4655; Graves Fitness Center, 703-806-5368; the Body Shop, 703806-3100 or visit http://belvoir.armymwr.com/us/belvoir/categories/ sports-and-fitness.

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Left: DTRA point guard, Erik Bembry, executes a surgical pass outside during his team’s basketball showdown with USAASA. Above: DTRA shooting guard, Ben Booker, makes a break for the lane during IM basketball against USAASA.

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Sports Briefs Youth Sports Spring Registration Registration for Youth Softball, Spring Soccer, Little League Baseball, Track and Field and START Smart Sports (baseball, golf, tennis and soccer) opens Jan. 7 and closes March 1 or when enrollment is full. Visit belvoir.armymwr.com for ages, season dates and costs.

Enrollment must be made in person at Parent Central Services, 9800 Belvoir Road, Bldg. 200, or online on Webtrac (must be registered with Parent Central Services to use Webtrac). For more information, call Julie at 703-8059138.

Max Mileage Cardio Program Sports and Fitness offers a free, 12-week cardio program where participants record their miles each day. Participants who achieve 250 miles or more at the end of 12 weeks get a T-shirt.

The program starts Jan. 7 and runs through March. Each participant will be given log-in sheets to track their progress.

Participants track their daily steps/ miles while walking, biking, rowing, using an elliptical and/or climbing on a stepper. At the end of each

week, participants will add their weekly totals.

The program manager will collect the log sheets every Friday and post the results on the following Monday.

Visit Belvoir.armymwr.com for a list of suggested goals based on skill level. Eligible participants include all active-duty, retirees, civilian employees, and family members.

Registration can be completed at Graves Fitness Center, the Body Shop or Kawamura Human Performance Center.

Call 703-806-3100 for more information.

Health and Fitness Expo Sports and Fitness hosts their annual Health and Fitness Expo, Jan. 17, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at Specker Field House, 1182 12th St. There will be a variety of vendors and interactive displays to provide an overall health and wellness experience.

Light refreshments will be provided and floor aerobics demonstrations conducted for those who wish to participate. The Expo has a T-shirt giveaway and chances to win door prizes.

Eligible participants include all active-duty Soldiers, family members, retirees, civilians and

affiliated ID cardholders. Patrons who are interested in becoming a vendor for the Health and Fitness Expo may contact Charice Smith, 703-806-4659.

For more information about the Expo, call Sports and Fitness, 703806-4655.

Equipment OrientationJoin Graves Fitness Center for an introductory Equipment Orientation. Learn how to properly use each machine and get the most out of a workout. This program is open to all patrons 16 and older who are eligible to use Graves.

Beginning Jan. 28, orientations are at 1 p.m. on the last Monday of every month. Registration opens at the start of each month and is limited to 15 participants.

Call Graves Fitness Center at 703-806-5368 for more information.

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Course 2019 Benyaurd Indoor Swimming Pool will be hosting an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Course that will take place over the dates of Feb. 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, and 10. Friday classes will be held 4 – 8 p.m. and weekend classes will be held 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Classes include CPR/First Aid and AED for the

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Students must attend all classes to receive credit for the course.

The fee is $370 for all classes and materials. Participants must be at least 16 years old and able to demonstrate a number of swimming skills. Full details can be found on Belvoir.armymwr. com. For more information, call Benyaurd Indoor Pool at 703-8052620.

American Red Cross Lifeguarding Classes 2018 2019 Benyaurd Indoor Swimming Pool will be hosting American Red Cross Lifeguarding Classes.

Classes will be held in March 2019 and April/May 2019. Friday classes will be 4 – 8 p.m. and weekend classes will be 9 a.m.

– 6 p.m. Students must attend all classes to receive credit for the course. The fee is $315 for all classes and materials. Participants must be at least 16 years old and able to demonstrate a number of swimming skills. Full details can be found on Belvoir.armymwr. com. For more information call Benyaurd Indoor Pool at 703-8052620.

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First enlisted female graduates Army's Sapper Leader Course

By Michele Vowell Fort Campbell Courier Sgt. Hailey Falk is the Army’s first enlisted female Soldier to graduate from the rigorous Sapper Leader Course since the program began in 1985.

Falk, 23, received her Sapper Tab, Dec. 7, after completing the “demanding 28-day leadership development course for combat engineers that reinforces critical skills and teaches advanced techniques needed across the Army.” She is assigned to B Company, 39th Engineer Battalion “Bull Strike,” 2nd Brigade Combat Team “Strike,” 101st Airborne Division, at Fort Campbell, Ky. “Sgt. Falk’s success as the first enlisted (female) graduate represents a step forward in the process of recognizing success in the combat arms field by performance, not by gender,” said Capt. John D. Baer, B Company commander, 39th BEB. “The combat engineer MOS (12 Bravo) opened to females in 2015, and Sgt. Falk’s graduation from the Sapper Leader Course reinforces the wisdom in that decision by proving that both genders can achieve success in the enlisted combat arms career field.”

According to the Army, the course’s mission is to “train and certify the next generation of Sapper leaders, to serve as members of Combined Arms team, through training in small unit tactics and combat engineer battle drills in a physically demanding, stressful and austere environment.”

Sapper Leader Course Falk was promoted to sergeant last summer. With a high Army Physical Fitness Test score and a dedication to physical fitness, Falk’s leadership saw her potential to succeed at the Sapper Leader Course.

“Sgt. Falk is an outstanding noncommissioned officer and embodies the be, know, do leadership model and esprit de corps. She accepts the most difficult task without hesitation,” said Staff Sgt. William Frye, Falk’s squad leader. “As an NCO, she leads from the front and drives troops forward to accomplish all missions.”

Each platoon in B Company rallied to help Falk and her fellow Soldiers succeed at Fort Leonard Wood.

Among the challenges Falk faced at the leader course was the Sapper physical fitness test. The test is graded by Army standards to the individual’s age and gender. The minimum passing criteria is 230 total score, with no less than 70 points

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Sgt. Hailey Falk, combat engineer with 39th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, receives her Sapper tab from Capt. Timothy Smith, Sapper Training company commander, U.S. Army Engineering School, during the Sapper Leader Course graduation ceremony Dec. 7 at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. Falk is the Army's first female enlisted Soldier to graduate the school and earn the Sapper tab. in each event.

The Sapper Leader Course not only challenged Falk physically, but mentally. The Army said the course is designed “to build esprit de corps by training Soldiers in troop-leading procedures; demolitions (conventional and expedient) and mountaineering operations. The course culminates in an intense, field training exercise that reinforces the use of the battle drills and specialized engineer techniques learned throughout the course.”

At the end of the course, Falk’s instructor delivered the news that she had passed.

“At that moment, that’s when it hit me that I did all this. Now, it didn’t seem hard anymore,” she said.

“During, it seemed like the hardest thing I’ve ever done. Then, after, I (thought) I could do this again, honestly.”

Baer said Falk’s success should be a challenge to all combat engineers, male or female.

“There are physiological differences between genders, and female combat engineers often have to work harder to meet the strenuous physical demands of combat relative to their male peers. Additionally, the unit’s operational demands prevent an extended preparation time for

the school,” Baer said. “Sgt. Falk has humbly taken on these challenges, succeeding purely through hard work and mental toughness.”

As the first female enlisted Soldier to graduate from the Sapper Leader Course, Falk said she encourages other Soldiers to try it and plans to encourage those under her command to enroll in the school.

“I would say ‘go for it.’ Don’t be scared of failure. As long as you work hard for it and you don’t give up, you can push through it,” she said. “It’s not just you, there are other people who are working to help you get it.

All of your battle buddies are earning your tab for you. You can’t just earn it yourself. Everyone has to work together.”

Her Army future A week after graduation, Falk said she is catching up on her sleep and preparing for her next adventure -- attending Pathfinder School in January. “(I’m) hoping to get as many (Army) schools as I can,” she said.

“I’m ready to do anything at this point. I just got through that, I guess I can do anything.”

Her squad leader and company commander agree Falk has a bright future.

“With Sgt. Falk graduating Sapper Leader Course, she now has no limits. She has faced and overcome the many challenges of one of the Army’s hardest schools,” Frye said.

“Her unit now has one more lethal fighter among the ranks who is now an expert in mobility, counter mobility and survivability, ready to provide her task force with the tools to accomplish the most difficult missions.”

“Graduation from the course represents months of diligent preparation and an exceptional quantity of mental stamina,” Baer said. “Sgt. Falk has exhibited these qualities throughout her career in the 101st, and I suspect this is just the beginning of her success in the military.”

Falk remains humble about her accomplishment and credits her leadership and unit for her success.

“I still don’t think it’s a big deal, (but) I couldn’t have done it without everyone,” she said. “I’m just glad I have the support system back here.

My first sergeant, my sergeant major came) to graduation). A lot of people from the unit came to support. I owe it to all of them because, without all the training -- even though I didn’t want to do it at the time -- the training that we do, that I dread, it ended up paying off.”

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It shows at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 21 2 and 5 p.m. Dec. 22 2 p.m. Dec. 23 6:30 p.m. Dec. 27 and 28

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Newcomers' Orientations Upcoming Newcomers’ Orientations are Jan. 8 and Feb. 12, 9 a.m., at the Community Center. They are open to anyone new to Belvoir, no matter the command or unit; including spouses and civilians.

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