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January 26, 2017
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Up Front Exchange closing early The Belvoir Main Exchange closes early Friday, at 7 p.m., for the store’s year-end inventory.
At-home child care providers needed
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Soldiers from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment and Service members from around the Defense Department participate in the 58th Presidential Inauguration and parade Friday, when Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the country’s 45th president.
Agency named best place to work, again
Audit Agency headquartered on Belvoir Submitted story For an unprecedented seventh straight year, the U.S. Army Audit Agency on Fort Belvoir has again placed among the top five subcomponent federal agencies in the Partnership for Public Service’s annual rankings of the Best Places to Work in the Federal Government. USAAA placed fifth out of 305 federal subcomponent organizations the partnership ranked, based on overall employee satisfaction and commitment, and workplace issues like teamwork and work-life balance. The 2016 rankings reflect the views of more than 404,000 civil servants throughout the government and offer a comprehensive assessment of how federal employees view their jobs and workplace. USAAA began participating in the rankings in 2010, and every year since, it has placed among the top five. No other subcomponent federal organization has matched that num-
ber of consecutive top rankings. Randall Exley, the auditor general, said the consistent placement of USAAA in the top five places to work is a testament to the outstanding leaders at all levels of the organization, and of the excellence, work ethic, and commitment of his agency’s personnel. Exley said USAAA’s personnel are the best of the best. “All of our people, our auditors and our support staff alike, believe in the agency’s mission and higher purpose and are committed to provide the highest quality service to our Soldiers, civilians and families who sacrifice every day to ensure our freedoms,” he said. “I take great pride in the investment we have made in developing our world-class personnel and future leaders, and we are, collectively, greatly honored by this award.” USAAA has its headquarters at Belvoir and has about 525 civilian employees in 18 offices - 15 in the continental U.S. and one each in Ha-
The Fort Belvoir Family Child Care program offers a variety of flexible care options that meet regular and mission-related child care needs, including full day, hourly, before/after school, and special needs. FCC homes serve children 4 weeks to 12 years in a homelike environment that allows siblings to be together. FCC providers can earn income while working from home with a long-lasting, portable career, as training and experience transfer to other installations and CYS Service Programs. For more information about becoming a provider or enrolling children, call 703-805-9137/9134.
Play mornings Play mornings are Tuesdays from 10 a.m. – noon at Specker Field House, 1182 12th Street, for toddler through age 5 and their parents. No registration needed. Play Mornings don’t meet on days Fairfax County Schools are closed. For more information call 703805-2693.
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waii, the Republic of Korea and Germany. Many agency auditors also voluntarily deploy for contingency operations to serve their Army clients. USAAA serves the Army’s evolving needs by helping senior leaders assess and mitigate risk; and by providing solutions through independent, internal auditing services, to benefit Soldiers, civilians and families. More information about the U.S. Army Audit Agency is available from http://www.army.mil/aaa.
The Belvoir O Club’s annual Love on the Potomac is Feb. 14 from 6 – 10 p.m. The event includes a gourmet, four-course meal for two, dancing, wine, entertainment and a cash bar, for $90 per couple. Pre-paid reservations are required by phone, 703-780-0930; or in person at the Officers’ Club, 5500 Schulz Circle.
Save the date Wedding Fair, Bridal Show Officers’ Club, Feb. 25, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., with tastings; bridal fashion; music; table and floral designs; cakes; linens; stationery; beauty; jewelry. $10, O’ Club, 703780-0930.