Eagle BELVOIR
May 2, 2019
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IMCOM names Belvoir’s Venters SARC of the Year By Adrienne Anderson Writer/Page Designer
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a s h a Ve n t e r s , l e a d sexual assault response coordinator for Fort Belvoir, was named IMCOM SARC of the Year for her achievements in maintaining quality services, resources and assistance for victims. The recognition also noted the ample training opportunities Venters provides for the Belvoir population; for building and maintaining partnerships, on and off-post; and for going above-andbeyond her regular duties. As Belvoir’s lead SARC, Venters’ main duties are to ensure there is
24/7 help for victims, including access to a victim advocate. She also works on case management. “ I t ’s n i c e t o k n o w I wa s supported by command. It’s nice to know that IMCOM, overall, recognized the hard work that I’ve done,” she said. “However, you don’t do this job for accolades. The rewarding parts of it are when the victim comes to you after all is said and done and says ‘thank you for helping me capture back some of that control that I had lost. Thank you for helping me go from victim to survivor to thriver.’ So you do
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ASAP quick to offer help, resources By Margaret Steele Public Affairs Specialist
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s part of its outreach program, and to wrap up Alcohol Awareness Month, representatives from Fort Belvoir’s Army Substance Abuse Program met Exchange patrons, to reinforce their messages and increase program awareness. In between speaking with shoppers, James Peters, prevention coordinator; and Lamar Williams, drug-testing counselor, both from ASAP, spoke with the Eagle. “We’re here to support whatever
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Tasha Venters, Fort Belvoir lead sexaul assault response coordinator, introduces Hamish Brewer at the Community Center, April 18.
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AIE: Where do I place my ID card? On the left, when pulling up to the AIE machine for entry to post, you’ll need to place your Common Access Card fully on the chip reader, picture side out and holding it in place with a finger or thumb, until the system acknowledges reading it with a ‘beep.’ (On some AIE machines the sticker has worn off and it looks like a rectangular, black panel.)
If you don’t possess a CAC, you will need to scan the bar code on your military ID or visitor’s pass using the scanner on the right. Turn your card/ pass so the barcode is face up and scan it approximately 5 to 6 inches below the scanner. When you see the red light on your ID/pass, move it around until the system acknowledges reading the bar code with a ‘beep.’
The Automated Installation Entry now has all of its system upgrades installed, improving the overall security of the installation. AIE is the Army’s electronic physical access control system that increases security for everyone by electronically vetting and validating a person requesting access. When using AIE: •Approach gate slowly; ensure you pull close
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enough to the pedestal, but be mindful of your mirrors. •Hold your CAC on the chip reader or, •Scan the barcode on the back of the CAC/ DoD ID card, or scan the barcode on the visitor pass, under the barcode scanner on the pedestal. •Wait for green traffic light and gate arm to rise.
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•Proceed slowly through the gate onto post. •If access is denied, take directions from the guard. For more info on all of the changes and improvements, see the April 11 edition of the Belvoir Eagle or go to belvoireagleonline. com and search, “Upgrades improve AIE, installation security.”
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