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Progress report: Lieber Gate

By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Construction at Fort Belvoir’s Lieber Gate is still well under way, and is expected to be finished in July or August.

The gate will comply with the Army Corps of Engineers’ specific design guidance, said Chris Landgraf, deputy director of the Directorate of Public Works.

The gate will serve many purposes, including giving drivers another way to get in and around Fort Belvoir’s North and South post; and will have commercial vehicle access capabilities.

While most construction has been happening away from traffic, there will be minor lane closures in April or May on Gunston Road, Landgraf said. Those lane closures will occur during non-peak hours.

Closer to the start of summer, traffic in the area may be impacted, as the final touches connecting the gate and Route 1 are completed.

Details concerning the actual gate operation hours and manning are still underway.

“Once construction is complete, we still have to deploy and task

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Construction continues at Lieber Gate, off of Richmond Highway across from Belvoir Hospital. The gate will eventually connect drivers from Belvoir’s North Post with Richmond Highway. the Automated Installation Entry System and other requirements.

So that’s why there’s going to be a delay between completion of construction and opening the gate to operational purposes,” he said.

Lieber Gate related projects Closures for sewer installation – April 2-13 Pavement demolition (largest area) – April 23-25 Traffic posts and traffic arm relocation – April 23-May 11 Road work, curbs, aggregate, paving – May 7-June 8 Lieber Gate construction closures • North of Meade Road • Demolishing parts of Gunston Road and curb • Removing and installing traffic poles, with work done Saturdays • Curb, gutter, pavement stripping Detour signs will be in place and pedestrian traffic will be routed around the construction in the northbound through lane with traffic cones.

Northbound traffic will be routed in left turn lane through construction area.

Electrical crews connect power at the under-construction Lieber Gate.

Construction is expected to last through August.

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Women’s history: commander recalls military, civilian career

By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Brig. Gen. Christie Nixon, commander of the Military Intelligence Readiness Command, has been in the Army Reserve for 36 years.

Her military career started in high school when friends were doing things she considered fun, like rappelling off of libraries.

And, her participation in Girl Scouts had already prepared her for several aspects of ROTC. “I was well-prepared. Some people laugh at that, but it’s absolutely true,” Nixon said.

Regardless, she enjoyed her time in the ROTC because she liked spending time outdoors.

As a woman with both military and civilian careers, she said most of the obstacles she faced were as a civilian.

She started out at Military Police School in the early 1980s, which Nixon described as one of the most combative things a woman could do in the military at the time. However, it was a great branch as they were focused on standards.

“You were measured by your capability and not your gender,” she said.

But, as a civilian, she became a fisheries biologist, when the Department of Natural Resources in Minnesota realized the need to actively recruit women to join the field.

She eventually became a firefighter in Minneapolis at age 40. At the time, Nixon said the city had the highest percentage of female firefighters compared to anywhere else. Nixon retired from firefighting in April 2017.

Today, both of her fields, fisheries biologist and firefighter, have not been able to increase the number of women.

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Brig. Gen. Christie Nixon, Military Intelligence Readiness Command, in a parade as a civilian firefighter in Minnesota. Nixon retired from firefighting in April 2017.

On the military side, she recalled reading a paper from 20 years ago asking if women should be in combat arms. One of the arguments against the idea was because women weren’t as strong as men.

Nixon acknowledged that women, on average, weren’t as strong as men.

“But, we’re not talking about putting everyone in,” she said.

“We’re talking about whoever can beat the standards. So the strongest women can beat the average

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What she wants to see more of in the civilian world and in the military is focus on standards, regardless of the job.

And, Women’s History Month is needed to show women’s progress, she said.

“We are not acknowledged enough right now, and we’re making history right now,” Nixon said.

Both men and women have roles they are expected to fulfill, and those prejudices still exist and create barriers for people.

For example, West Point opened to women a year before she graduated from high school, but counselors didn’t present it to Nixon as an option, even though she was probably a good candidate. But, she still went on to have a successful military career.

“I want everything to be an option for all women and all men,” she said.” (Women’s History Month) is really important, in that we show people the steps we’ve made, because that also highlights the steps we still have to make.”

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DPW’s deputy director

discusses recent deployment

By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer

Chris Landgraf, Fort Belvoir’s deputy director of Public Works, recently returned from a 10-month deployment to Afghanistan. He deployed through the Civilian Expeditionary Workforce in support of Operation Resolute Support. The goal of Operation Resolute Support is to get Afghanistan to support itself.

Originally, Landgraf was to transition into the position of DPW for Headquarters Resolute support; however, the mission changed, so he ended up at NATO Support and Procurement Agency to work on three large construction projects that were being developed.

Once he completed those projects, he was sent to Kandahar as the director of public works. There, he was part of the area support group which managed Kandahar Airfield. The installation had a population of about 8,000.

Landgraf said his job’s tasks were similar to the work at Belvoir.

Although, for the last month and a half there, before his return, he became acting garrison manager while continuing to be the director of public works.

“That was hard to get used to,” he said. “You worked 12 hours a day, five days a week and eight hours a day, two days a week. Working that schedule made the days long, Landgraf said. “You feel like you’re never really shutting down,” he said, adding you had just enough time to eat,

sleep and go to the gym.

He met many Soldiers who had deployed multiple times, including those in the National Guard and Reserve.

“Some of these units had such unique roles in their training that they were the only unit who could do this, So, every five years, their unit came up to cycle to be there.

Landgraf also experienced many of the dangers of being deployed.

When a sewage tanker bomb went off in Kabul in May, detonated in front of the German embassy, Landgraf said he was about a kilometer away.

“The explosion was so large that it actually felt like it was literally right outside of our gate, even though it was almost 1,000 meters from us,” he said. More than 80 people were killed in that attack.

For the citizens of Kabul, possible bomb detonations were a potential reality for them, he said. During his time in Kabul, there were two explosions. In Kandahar, threats came in the form of rocket attacks, he said.

“That was kind of an interesting aspect to the day. You go to work all day, and you are in bed at 2 a.m., then, all of a sudden, you are awakened by an alarm for a rocket attack. You then have to shelter in place and get accountability of everybody and make sure there wasn’t any damage done.”

The experience, Landgraf said, is a “stark reminder of the fact that we’re not really welcomed in Afghanistan, even though we are there to try to help the Afghan army and air force get fully trained.”

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Earth Day Poster Contest, April events

By Garrison Public Affairs Fort Belvoir’s Department of Public Works invites students to celebrate Earth Day 2018 by competing in a poster contest. Winners will be selected from each grade, kindergarten through 6th. Winners get a certificate from the garrison commander, get mentioned in the Belvoir Eagle and have their posters displayed April 18 at the Exchange.

Judges are looking for posters that emphasize Earth Day, a day to celebrate our environment: air,

water, land, wildlife and ecosystems!

Students are encouraged to submit creative posters reflecting what Earth Day means to them.

Posters must by 11 x 17 or smaller and can be full color or black and white; and made with any art media. Participants are asked to not use glue, adhesives, glitter, etc.

Posters must be submitted to Environmental Division at the Directorate of Public Works by April 1.

Entry forms are available by calling 703-806-0046.

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Meet environmental specialists at the Exchange to learn what you can do at home to protect the earth.

And, family fun and environmental education lead by natural resource specialists at Tompkins Basin.

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Want to coordinate an Earth Day clean-up for your group? Contact DPW Environmental at 703-806-0046.

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BELVOIR HOSPITAL SOLDIERS RE-ENLIST AT NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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Defense Department photo by Reese Brown

Soldiers of the Belvoir Hospital’s U.S. Army Troop Element-South take the Oath of Re-enlistment in the National Archives Rotunda, March 13.

Belvoir Hospital has 120 beds in 1.3 million square feet and serves a regional population of 250,000 personnel. About 100,000 enrollees get inpatient and specialty care services supported by 55 specialty clinics; a warrior pavilion, for combat injured/wounded/ill; inpatient addictions program, and three satellite family health centers at the Pentagon, Dumfries and Fairfax.

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Embracing instruments of national power CGSS students visit State Department

By Kevin Hudie and Lt. Col. Chris McGarry Command and General Staff School, Belvoir campus Students from the Command and General Staff School Staff Groups 30A and 30C, Belvoir Satellite Campus, attended briefings recently at the State Department.

The briefings were possible by coordination with state’s bureau of political-military affairs. The PM office has maintained an ongoing relationship with CGSS since 2010, making this the 20th visit.

CGSS students gain an understanding of a framework that the DoD and other government agencies use to advance the U.S.’s national security interest around the world. The visit to State emphasized to the students the importance of diplomacy and the role the department, along with the DoD, plays in advancing U.S. interests.

Students received presentations from Air Force Lt. Col. James Fagan from the Office of Political-Military Affairs and Mike George, from the Office of Security Assistance. The Bureau of Political-Military Affairs is the State

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Students also discussed issues and challenges with Mark Kelly, representing the U.S. Agency for International Development, or USAID. Several students had the opportunity to work with members from USAID from their previous deployments to either Iraq or Afghanistan. Kelley’s presentation stressed how his agency works with the U.S. military in active conflicts; plays a critical role in our nation’s effort to stabilize countries and build responsive local governance, but uses a different toolset than the military. USAID is the principal U.S. government agency that provides disaster assistance and recovery, democratic reforms, and economic development to more than 80 other countries.

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Two assistant professors from the Belvoir campus, Lt. Col. Chris McGarry; and Kevin Hudie, accompanied the students on the State Department visit.

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Ides of Bark 2018

Story and Photos by Paul Lara

More than 100 dogs, and their human parents, turned out Saturday in Mount Vernon’s Grist Mill Park for the Ides of Bark, a Fairfax County community project to connect pet owners with local services.

Raffle prize proceeds went to the county’s humane society and animal control and Fairfax County Police K-9 units gave demonstrations and answered questions.

Ginger, a Pekingese and a rescue from overseas, takes in all the activities at the Ides of Bark in Grist Mill Park Sunday.

Daliah Vasquez' dog, Flash, closely watches Spencer Minn, left, munching on a hot dog at the Ides of Bark fair Sunday at Grist Mill Park.

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249th downs OCAR in volleyball

By Rick Musselman Sports Editor Perennial Commander’s Cup contender 249th Engineer Battalion continued its rise in the rankings with a 3-0 sweep over the Office of the Chief Army Reserve in a week-2 intramural volleyball match series, March 13 at Wells Field House.

The Engineer Battalion fully utilized its roster of veteran athletes for the duration of the showdown. Jason Ashurst, Nathaniel Harp and Marcus Young kept on point at the net, while Micah Johnson, Mike Aguayo, Alex Largos and Calvin Garcia maintained total security in the backcourt. The predictable fluidity of the Engineer offense repeatedly kept the ball finding the floor to book a 21-10 opening-match victory.

OCAR—spearheaded by the unflagging efforts of Blake Bass, Bob Haldeman and Michael Van up front, and Michael Photos by Rick Musselman Stylianos, Clarence Dawsey OCAR’s Blake Bass goes up for and Ashley Shields taking a the spike during his team’s intramural volleyball match series against the 249th Engineer BattalContinued, page B6 ion, March 13.

249th Engineer Battalion’s Nathaniel Harp executes a save during his team’s intramural volleyball match series against OCAR, March 13 at Wells Field House.

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Eagles fall to Generals in WAMAC hoops

Belvoir Eagles shooting guard, Adontis Shelton, barrels inside during his team’s WAMAC matchup against the JBM-HH Generals.

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Despite a promising start in the opening period, the Fort Belvoir Eagles ultimately came up short against the second-ranked defensive powerhouse Joint Base Myer - Henderson Hall Generals, 91- 64 in a week-9 Washington Area Military Athletic Conference basketball matchup, Saturday at Graves Fitness Center.

The Eagles men’s squad wraps up the 2018 regular season, Saturday against the Fort Lee Travelers at Fort Lee, Va. The double-elimination championship tournament kicks off April 7.

The Fort Belvoir Eagles men’s and women’s basketball teams are perennial contenders in the WAMAC and field some of the area’s finest athletes.

WAMAC is the official athletics organization for Service members and civilians representing several area military installations from every service branch. The Belvoir basketball teams —

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Over the years, I’ve made a number of observations about the reckless approach Northern Virginia drivers take to the morning (and evening) commute, and I’ve particularly stressed the profound impact all the cell phone distraction, speeding, aggressiveness and downright lack of courtesy has had on my own nervous system.

Unfortunately, what began as casual interpretations of the human condition has now turned into a big formal complaint. Indeed, after what I experienced this morning I’m genuinely surprised we (as in mankind itself) have made it this far.

In essence, the highways of the metro area are more akin to classrooms full of unruly kindergarteners shouting in unison the operant word of youth—Mine!

This morning I watched a driver change lanes 31 times in seven miles, jumping into every 10-foot space that opened up between two other cars. And, oddly enough, she ended up in the exact same place at the exact same time as I did.

Of course, no turn signals were involved at any time during these maneuvers as she weaved through the procession with the apparent single-minded determination of a 5-year-old claiming a seat on the swing set before anyone else can.

Another thing that occurred to me (for about the 1,479th time this year) is commuters’ level of discourtesy—specifically, the selfaggrandizing refusal to let anyone else merge in front of them. I swear, it’s like another 5-year-old who goes to monumental lengths to keep anybody from cutting in front of him at the ice cream truck stop.

And any such critical discussion must include the use of cell phones and its relationship to bad driving. When they made it illegal to text and drive, I didn’t find it too earth shattering, in that I assumed any sensible person in the world knows enough not to try to send messages to somebody while they’re behind the wheel of a 4,000-pound car traveling at speed. Well, I counted 54 drivers (across the age demographic) playing with their little gadgets.

Who in the world thinks they’re coordinated and agile enough to effectively type a letter to somebody on a two-inch keyboard going 65 mph?

And who thinks their luck is going to last forever?

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Belvoir athletes finish strong at national track meet

By Rick Musselman Sports Editor Youth athletes in Fort Belvoir’s Sonic Boom Track Club turned in stellar results across the age divisions at the Amateur Athletic Union, AAU, Indoor National Championship, March 9 – 11 at the Prince George’s County Sports and Learning Complex in Maryland.

For complete meet results visit https://results.mdtimingllc.com/meets/861.

Registration is open for the upcoming Sonic Boom track season, with practices starting April 2.

For information about the award-winning Sonic Boom Track Club, call Jerry Arrington, 703-805-9139 or visit http://www.sonicboomtrackclub.com/index.html.

AAU Indoor National Championship Results – Sonic Boom Jonathan Anthony 2nd place 11-year-old boys 400-meter run 1:02:46 7th place 11-year-old boys 800-meter run 2:35:22 Hope Anthony 2nd place 7-8 year old girls1500-meter run 6:25:14

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Fort Belvoir Sonic Boom Track Club athlete, Hope Anthony, far right, poses on the podium for a photo after taking 2nd place in the 7-8 year old girls1500-meter run, turning a time of 6:25:14, during the AAU Indoor National Championship, March 9 – 11 in Maryland.

4th place 7-8 year old girls 800-meter run 3:19:12 Filip Boras 7th place 10-year old boys shot put 6.18 meters Jeremiah Murphy 3rd place 17-18 year old boys shot put 11.36 meters Je’Mere Mullen 2nd place 12-year old boys shot put 9.49 meters 2nd place 12-year old boys 60 meter hurdles 10:07 Yazmin Davila recorded a personal best in 10-year old girls, 1500 meter run. with a time of 6:52:98.

Fort Belvoir Sonic Boom Track Club athlete, Jonathan Anthony, far right, poses on the podium for a photo after claiming 2nd place in the 11 year old boys’ division 400-meter run, turning a time of 1:02:46, during the AAU Indoor National Championship, March 9 – 11 at the Prince George’s County Sports and Learning Complex in Maryland.

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WAMAC hoops, continued from page B1 the Eagles and the Lady Eagles— compete annually in matchups played on weekends throughout the winter. The WAMAC season ends with a double-elimination championship.

For weekly results, game schedules and standings, visit https://www. quickscores.com/Orgs/ResultsDisplay.php?OrgDir=wamac&Leagu eID=886018.

For more information about the Fort Belvoir Eagles sports organizations and the season, call Herb Marshall, Belvoir Eagles head coach, at 703-798-0842 or email Herbert.D.Marshall@nga.mil.

Photos by Rick Musselman

Belvoir Eagles shooting guard, Deonte Bleach, hits from the perimeter during his team’s WAMAC showdown with the JBM-HH Generals, Saturday.

Belvoir Eagles shooting guard, Daven Gates, fires from the perimeter during his team’s WAMAC matchup against the JBM-HH Generals.

Belvoir Eagles shooting guard, Ryan Stephens, drives for the paint during his team’s WAMAC showdown with the JBM-HH Generals, Saturday at Graves Fitness Center.

Belvoir Eagles point guard, Anthony Johnson, charges for the lane during his team’s WAMAC matchup against the JBM-HH Generals, Saturday at Graves Fitness Center.

Belvoir Eagles center, Chris Walker, slips inside for 2 during his team’s WAMAC matchup against the JBM-HH Generals.

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Lady golfers start season with March 29 meeting

By Rick Musselman Sports Editor The Ladies Golf Association of Fort Belvoir hosts its annual membership meeting and breakfast, March 29, 9 – 11 a.m. at the Golf Club.

The event aims to increase awareness of the organization in the Belvoir community and invite female golfers to learn about the league and consider membership.

The meeting is $10.

The LGAFB is open to all female golfers eligible for membership at the Fort Belvoir Golf Club. Weekly play is Tuesday morning (shotgun-start format) from April through October.

Annual dues are $65 for 18-hole group play and $10 for 9-hole group play.

The association, formed in 1957, is a golf league that gives female golfers a chance to share their enthusiasm for the sport in a socially competitive environment, according to a LGAFB press release. Members meet weekly at the Golf Club to compete in tournament play. Groups are comprised of players in various flights, based on handicap, and recognition is given to winners based on their individual flights.

The LGAFB also hosts special tournaments at the Golf Club each year, including the Rally for the Cure Tournament which recognizes and contributes to breast cancer awareness; and a Member-Guest tournament. Other major events include the Member-Member Tournament; a Memorial Tournament, which recognizes those who have belonged to the organization in the past; and the Spring Match and Fall Championships between the league’s most accomplished golfers.

LGAFB members can also meet, socialize and compete with their counterparts in local and regional events. The Virginia State Golf Association sponsors events throughout the state and Fort Belvoir Golf Club’s membership in the Arlington-Fairfax County Golf League,

File photos by Rick Musselman

LGAFB member, Lee Bright, delivers a shortrange putt during the organization’s weekly golf tournament, July 25 on the Fort Belvoir Golf Club’s Woodlawn Course.

comprised of 15 golf clubs throughout Northern Virginia, gives LGAFB members a chance to represent Belvoir in team matches in April and May and play in monthly individual tournaments, June through September. Locations are rotated among all member clubs.

The LGAFB welcomes all interested female golfers to join the installation’s ladies group to play, compete and socialize throughout the golf season.

For information email Carol Lucke, LGAFB publicity chair, at suprmom514@aol.com.

LGAFB member, Pam Chaney, executes a long drive during the organization’s 2017 Spring Match Play golf tournament, June 13 on the Belvoir Golf Club’s Woodlawn Course.

The 2018 season starts with an annual membership meeting March 29, 9 – 11 a.m. at the Golf Club.

Belvoir MWR, SHARP hosting 9th annual 5K

By Rick Musselman Sports Editor

Monika Korra is the first to cross the finish line of the 2017 SHARP 5K, turning in a time of 18:56 to claim the women’s division title near Pullen Field. This year’s event is April 13, starting at 6:30 a.m. at the Golf Club.

Fort Belvoir’s Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Program, in partnership with MWR, hosts the 9th annual 5K Run/Walk April 13, starting at 6:30 a.m. at the Fort Belvoir Golf Club. Race-day registration runs 5:15 – 6:15 a.m.

The event aims to increase awareness of the problem of sexual assault and harassment in the military; provide the Fort Belvoir community a chance to learn about the impact and prevention of these crimes and learn ways to support the victims.

All active-duty Soldiers, mobilized/ADOS National Guard/ Reserve Component Soldiers and DoD civilians of the local community can participate.

Registration is available at the installation’s fitness centers Graves Fitness Center, the Body Shop and Kawamura Human Performance Center.

April has been designated Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the U.S., and the goal

is to raise public awareness of sexual violence and educate communities and people on how to prevent these crimes within the military and the Belvoir community. This event allows Soldiers, family members and friends to show their support for victims of sexualized violence and promote increased understanding of the importance of all of the related issues.

According to the U.S. Army, the SHARP Program is a comprehensive integration and transformation of its initial Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program and Prevention of Sexual Harassment efforts. SHARP reinforces the Army’s commitment to eliminate incidents of sexual harassment and sexual assault through awareness and prevention, training, victim advocacy, reporting and accountability.

For information about the 2018 SHARP 5K event, contact Anthony Leon, 703-805-4430 or anthony.e.leon3.naf@mail. mil. For registration information visit https://belvoir.armymwr. com/calendar/event/sharp-andmwr-5k/2119881/22504.

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OCAR’s Ashley Shields bumps the ball during her team’s intramural volleyball match series against the 249th Engineer Battalion.

249th Engineer Battalion’s Marcus Young goes up for the spike during his team’s intramural volleyball match series against OCAR, March 13.

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249th Engineer Battalion’s Jason Ashurst delivers the serve during his team’s intramural volleyball match series against OCAR.

OCAR’s Bob Haldeman executes a profitable tap during his team’s intramural volleyball match series against the 249th Engineer Battalion.

revamped defensive posture near the backline—briefly slowed the 249th advance in the opening volleys. But increased determination from Young, Harp and Largos in the kill zone quickly turned the tide and the Engineers bulldozed through the match to claim a 21-2 win.

Despite a tremendous defensive effort from OCAR, the Engineers kept momentum building throughout the third match with Ashurst, Garcia, Young and Aguayo booking another string of back-to-back scores to ultimately complete the series sweep with a 21-9 victory.

Volleyball matches are played Tuesdays and Thursdays through April 3. The season culminates with a single-elimination championship tournament between the eight top-ranked teams.

For game schedules and results visit http://www. quickscores.com/Orgs/index. php?OrgDir=belvoirmwr.

For information about Fort Belvoir’s intramural sports program and the annual Commander’s Cup title race, call Justin Fitzgerald, 703-806-5093. Athletes can also contact their respective unit representative for details.

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Sports and Recreation Briefs This week

Upcoming

Commander’s Cup Combatives Tournament

March Madness Golf Tournament

Enter the 2018 Commander’s Cup Combatives Tournament and take home the trophy.

The tournament will be Friday, 9 a.m. at Wells Field House, 1810 Goethals Road.

The tournament uses standard rules. The winner is decided by submission, or if time expires, whoever has earned more points for the match. There are no strikes allowed during this tournament.

There is a weigh-in, today.

Eligible participants must be assigned or attached to Fort Belvoir, be active duty or Mobilized/ADOS National Guard, Reserve Component Soldiers, Marines, Airmen, Sailors or Coast Guard. Fighters must provide their own duty uniform, fitted mouth piece and cup.

Combatives certification is not required.

Participants will be accepted until the tournament date. Participants must register in person with Headquarters Battalion. 703-806-5651.

Boater Safety Class

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Adrik Cook, 18 mos., son of Anitra Cook, Fort Belvoir Eagles men’s varsity basketball team stats keeper, gets an early start preparing for the day he will take to the court in elite competition during the home squad’s WAMAC matchup against the JBM-HH Generals, Saturday at Graves Fitness Center.

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Boater Safety Classes are offered by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 25-08 the following dates: Saturday, April 28, May 19 and June 23, 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Washington Farm United Methodist Church, 3921 Old Mill Road, Alexandria.

The cost is $40, or $60 for two sharing course materials. Students who pass the test get a boater-education certificate recognized by the Coast Guard, Virginia and all other states that require boater education.

Email Moses Pettigrew at msgtop@verizon. net or call 202-616-8987.

Compete in the 2018 March Madness Golf Tournament, March 31. The tournament begins with a 9 a.m. shotgun start on Woodlawn Golf Course. The format will be two person team chapman alternate shot. Both golfers tee off on every hole. Players then alternate and hit their partner’s shot.

The cost is $50 per person for active-duty and Golf Club members and $85 for all others. The tournament fee includes a continental breakfast, carts, range balls, prizes, lunch and basketball contests.

Advance sign-up, in person or over the phone, is required by March 28 at 703-8055878. Players will pay on the day of the tournament in case of inclement weather.

SHARP and MWR 5K

Fort Belvoir’s Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Program, in partnership with MWR, host the 9th annual SHARP and MWR 5K Run/Walk April 13 at 6:30 a.m. The run/walk will be at the Fort Belvoir Golf Club, 8450 Beulah St. Registration is free and can be completed online at www. belvoir.armymwr.com or in person at Graves Fitness Center, the Body Shop, or Kawamura Human Performance Center.

Free T-shirts will be given out on a firstcome, first-served basis while supplies last and a trophy will be given to the unit with the highest participation. Eligible participants include all active-duty Soldiers, mobilized/ ADOS National Guard/Reserve-component Soldiers, retirees, and DoD civilians of the local community.

For more infomation, call 703-806-4430.

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Halo enjoys the sunny Sunday at Ides of Bark at Grist Mill Park. The popular event’s proceeds will benefit the Fairfax County Humane Society.

"Betty" was one of many dogs at the Ides of Bark.

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Fundraiser established for wind-damaged rowing equipment Submitted by Mount Vernon Crew Boosters The windstorm that swept through the region on March 2, knocking down trees and disrupting power, took its toll on a local crew team’s equipment. The Mount Vernon High School Rowing Team lost four racing shells from fallen trees.

Two of the damaged boats, the Alpha and the Bravo, were recently bought and hadn’t yet been officially named. Also destroyed were the Rocky, named after a former coach; and the Commander, donated to the team by the Mount Vernon Yacht Club. While the Majors bought their equipment used, new shells can cost as much as $30,000. The team carries insurance, but the replacement cost exceeds the value of the lost equipment.

The Mount Vernon program, which is not supported by Mount Vernon High School or Fairfax County, has to raise money for repairs and replacement. The team treasurer said the cost of acquiring new, used equipment will be as high as $15,000.

Community support has played a significant

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role in the growth and success of the Mount Vernon crew team, which is entering its 16th season of competition. The team raises regular operating expenses through rower fees and fundraisers, including bake sales, car washes, and Bingo and has to find new fundraising ways.

Many team supporters have already stepped forward with offers of help, including other area rowing teams. According to head coach Jamie Kirk, “The camaraderie of the rowing community and, specifically, of our teams here in Northern Virginia, has been fantastic. The funding, offers of using boats, and the words of

encouragement point to the strong kinship and cooperation of our sport.”

The team rows out of Fort Belvoir Marina and stores its boats there during the season.

Nearly half the team members are military family members and the booster club is a certified 501(c)3 charitable organization.

Donations can be made to Mount Vernon Crew Boosters, P.O. Box 205, Mount Vernon, VA 22121-0205, or online at https://www.gofundme. com/mv-crew-boat-fund.

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Foundation seeking female Soldiers’ stories Submitted by the Army Historical Foundation The Army Historical Foundation is calling for women Soldiers, or loved ones and friends on their behalf, to submit their stories of service to the Foundation’s “Registry of the American Soldier.” The registry is a searchable, online record of photos and Soldiers’ stories that will appear in the future National Museum of the U.S. Army, under construction at Fort Belvoir. The foundation is encouraging women to enter their stories to ensure the registry reflects the diversity of the 30 million Americans who have served in the U.S. Army.

“The military community rightly commemorates Women’s History Month every March, by highlighting the contributions of our women Service members. But, it’s important these Soldiers also see their time in uniform permanently honored, yearround,” said retired Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody, foundation board member and the first woman to achieve the rank of four-star general. “The Registry of the American Soldier provides a way for all Soldiers to see their stories forever preserved in the nation’s future home for U.S.

Army history.”

More than 117,000 Soldiers are entered in the registry, which is already accessible online. Photos of Soldiers in uniform accompanying their stories are encouraged. There is no cost to submit a story. The foundation also hosts registries for Army family members; Department of the Army civilians; and other Army supporters; and a separate registry for Army service animals.

To submit an entry for the Registry, visit armyhistory.org and click “Registries.”

The Army Historical Foundation establishes, helps and promotes programs and projects that preserve the history of the American Soldier and promote public understanding of and appreciation for the contributions by all components of the U.S. Army and its members. The foundation serves as the Army’s official fundraising entity for the Capital Campaign for the National Museum of the United States Army. The future museum will honor the service and sacrifice of all American Soldiers who have served since the Army began in 1775.

For information about the foundation, the museum and the registries, visit www.armyhistory.org.

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Job Fair for Janitorial Team for High Security Buildings in Chantilly When: Wednesday, March 28, 2018—4:30-7:30pm Company presentation, kick-offs and prizes at 4:30pm Where: Mister Kleen Maintenance Company, Inc. 7302 Beulah Street, Alexandria, VA 22315

If you plan to attend, please send an email with your resume and RSVP to recruiting@misterkleen.com Can’t make the job fair? Go to the Careers Section at us online at www.MisteerKleen.com to submit your application.

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Due to continued business growth, we are looking to hire several team members for a high security complex in Chantilly, Virginia.

Primary Duties

In this position, you will be responsible for “wowing” our customers with superior service, which may include but is not limited to the following: • High and low dusting, scrubbing, and polishing all surfaces to free them of dirt, smudges, and markings • Floor care to include washing, vacuuming, dust mopping, sweeping, spray cleaning • Cleaning bathrooms, including toilets and sinks • Emptying waste containers and other trash

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• Previous experience performing custodial work • Knowledge of cleaning products and services • Ability to operate floor machines, auto scrubbers and vacuums

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• Desire to provide the highest level of customer service • A track record of arriving to work on time each and every day with a great attitude • Commitment to adherence to safety policies and procedures • Ability to understand oral and written instructions • Someone who takes great pride in their work!

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The 9 Best Careers for Introverts here are many reasons you might prefer a career with a low amount of personal interaction. Maybe you are an introvert. Maybe you’re shy. Or perhaps you just do your best work alone.

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1. ANIMAL CARE

The animal care industry is full of opportunities for introverts and shy people.

Not only do you get to work with animals all day, but there is also almost no customer interaction—with human customers, that is. For animal lovers, that’s a winwin career move.

2. ENGINEER

If you are a thinker and a problem solver, a career in engineering could be a good fit for you. As an engineer, you will use math and science principles to create solutions to technical problems. Several industries have a need for smart, capable engineers.

3. INVESTIGATOR

As an investigator, a big part of your job is observation and analysis. For example, you could spend hours online searching for details about a person or a specific document. You will examine evidence, explore possibilities, and fit together all of the puzzle pieces to get the big picture.

4. MACHINIST

Machinists work in factories and product manufacturing plants to operate various types of machinery to create precision metal or plastic parts based on particular specifications. Since those are loud environments with some potential hazards, you will wear protective eyewear and headphones while you work, which virtually eliminates small talk on the job.

5. MECHANIC

Mechanics do repair and maintenance work on all sorts of complex machines, from cars, trucks, and motorcycles to boats and airplanes. Mechanic jobs are good for introverts who like knowing how things work and enjoy working with their hands.

6. MEDICAL RECORDS SPECIALIST

The medical field creates a massive volume of records on patients, whether from routine checkups or hospital visits. All of those medical records need to be organized and computerized. Medical records jobs typically involve filing and data entry and some positions are remote so you could do the work from home.

7. SCIENTIST

Introverts who like doing research and conducting experiments may enjoy a career as a scientist. You could work in a lab, a university, or in the research and development department of a large corporation. As a scientist, your focus would

be on learning and discovery—not other people—and there are multiple branches of science you could choose from.

8. SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

For introverts, the nice (and ironic) thing about being a social media manager is that you don’t actually have to be that social. Social media managers handle the posting of content, ad campaigns, and replying to fans, critics, or customers for brands and businesses.

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Web developers use programming languages to create web-based computer applications, like Facebook and even ZipRecruiter. Although some communication is necessary to determine project specifications, the majority of the work consists of solitary hours at a computer, crunching out code and testing to see that it works.

Web developers are in high demand and may work from home as freelancers or directly for companies as remote workers, although some businesses prefer their web developers to work on site.

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Workplace Communication Skills raphic designer. Warehouse worker. Dental assistant. Social worker. Brand ambassador.

Do you know what each of these people has in common? Communication skills are listed as a top qualification on ZipRecruiter job postings for all of these job titles.

Effective communication is essential to nearly every industry. After all, communication is universal. Everyone has to communicate, and people who communicate well are more likely to perform well in professional arenas. In fact, a proven ability to communicate clearly is more important to 91 percent of employers than a job candidate’s undergraduate major.

Whether you are looking to land your dream job or score that big promotion in your current career, practicing these key workplace communication skills could help you achieve your goal.

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During conversations with others, try doing these things: • Paraphrase what the speaker said to make sure you heard correctly and understood.

• Use minimal encouragers like “Oh,” “I understand,” “Mm-hmm,” or “And then?”

• Ask probing questions to go deeper into a topic and have a meaningful conversation.

2. NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION To be a capable communicator, what you do not say is just as important as what you do say. Your body language speaks volumes about your confidence, openness, and approachability.

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Nonverbal Communication Tips • Make eye contact, but do not stare.

Staring makes people uncomfortable.

• Maintain a relaxed, open stance— arms at your sides, not crossed over your chest.

• Pay attention to the nonverbal signals of others.

3. PUBLIC SPEAKING You do not have to be on the TED Talk circuit to benefit from public speaking skills. The ability to speak to an audience with poise and confidence will earn you the respect of your listeners.

Hone your public speaking skills to maximize the impact of your talk and inspire your audience to action.

Public Speaking Tips • Practice out loud in front of a mirror, or record yourself with your smartphone.

• Speak with intention. Motivate your audience to take action toward your goal.

• Smile. It will help you relax, and it will make you more relatable to your audience.

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others is a regular part of everyday life.

Verbal communication is a fundamental part of self-expression.

Verbal Communication Tips • Be concise. Get to the point. Going on and on will just cause people to lose interest.

• Be clear. Leave out anything confusing or clarify it.

• Be friendly. Use an earnest, sincere tone of voice.

5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Unlike in verbal communication, your tone and intent are not as clear in written communication. Conveying the proper tone, along with proper spelling and grammar, makes written communication is one of the hardest forms to master, and one of the most important.

Written Communication Tips • Check for mistakes. Apps like Grammarly can help you correct spelling or usage errors.

• Read it out loud. Hearing your written words is a way to find gaps or mistakes early on.

• Make it appropriate to the audience.

Some merit a formal tone, others can be casual.

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