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Febraury 16, 2017
Business breakfast, covenant signing upholds community values By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Fort Belvoir leadership and local partners from the Mount Vernon-Lee community held their annual business breakfast and Army Community Covenant Signing, Feb. 11 at the Belle Haven Country Club. “I’m so blessed to be surrounded by a world-class group of professionals,” said Col. Angie Holbrook, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir commander. “I especially want to thank you for all of the continued support you’ve provided to Fort Belvoir for so many years.” Holbrook talked about ongoing and completed projects at Fort Belvoir such as the opening of the South Post fire station in August 2016, the opening of the second Fort Belvoir Elementary School and the opening of Staybridge Suites in December 2016. Supervisor Dan Storck, Mount Vernon, said everyone is attending the event because of the importance of community. “Community is what brought us into the world in many ways,” he said. “People have nurtured us and supported us in many ways. In fact, they helped us become everything that we could be. Our community has that role for not only our families and us individually, but really for us to realize some larger and much more important things that we want to achieve in life.” People in the community make sure there are the resources needed
Up Front Tech Expo today
A Technology Plus Expo is today, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Belvoir Officers’ Club, 5500 Schulz Circle.
Holiday closure
The Legal Assistance Office is closed Friday and Monday. It will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday.
Legal changes hours
Photo by Paul Lara
Col. Angie Holbrook, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir commander, left; Dan Storck, Mount Vernon Supervisor; and Karen Corbett Sanders, Fairfax County Public School Board member, sign the community covenant with Fort Belvoir at Bell Haven Country Club in Alexandria,Va., Feb. 9. to help others achieve their goals, but he always knew that community was there to support Martha and his Storck said. “That’s what this partnership is family. And then he was able to come all about,” he said, adding that ev- back to his home and retire and still eryone is tied together in a way that have those strengths of leading and also working with strong Soldiers,” cannot be easily broken apart. Karen Corbett Sanders, Fairfax she said. Sanders said she was honored to County Public Schools School Board member, echoed Storck’s sentiments, be able to work with all partners to adding that growing up in the com- ensure that students get the best munity, she saw firsthand how im- education and core values of the portant it was to focus on goals that Mount-Vernon Lee community. “The bond that we share as memcould help others. The commitment to community dates back to George bers and partners of this community demonstrates what is in the realm of Washington. “Our first commander-in-chief possibility when we work together,” left his home to serve our country, Holbrook said.
Meet Sgt. William Carney: The first African American to receive Medal of Honor
PCS appointment change
The Logistics Readiness Center-Belvoir, House Hold Goods Counseling Office has switched to an appointment only basis for firsttime PCS; retirements/separations; PPM closeouts, Army only; and remote-area relocation customers. Appointments are available by calling customer service, 703-8055674; or emailing usarmy.belvoir. usamc.mbx.outboundpcsing@ mail.mil. All other customers requesting movement of HHGs need only to complete self-counseling by accessing www.move.mil and submitting their application to the right counseling office.
Scholarship
The Belvoir Enlisted Spouses’ Club scholarship window is open and all the details are available at http://www.belvoiresc.org/scholarships/. Club members are also preparing for their Second Annual Scholarship Gala, March 11 in Springfield. Information is available from http://www.belvoiresc.org/gala/.
Wedding Fair, Bridal Show
By Katie Lange DoD News, Defense Media Activity Of the 3,498 service members who have received the Medal of Honor throughout U.S. history, only 88 have been black. In recognition of African American History Month, we’re sharing the stories of the brave men who so gallantly risked and gave their lives for others, even in times when others weren’t willing to do the same in return.
See Medal of Honor, Page A4.
Due to staffing and resource limitations, the Fort Belvoir Legal Assistance Office will be open from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. on regular duty days. Additionally, on Fridays, power of attorney and notary services will be provided from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. only. These changes became effective Monday. Call 703-805-2856 for more information or questions.
Photo Courtesy of the Carl J. Cruz Collection
Sgt. William H. Carney, Company C, 54th Massachusetts Colored Infantry Regiment.
Join the Officers’ Club, Feb. 25 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., for a morning of inspiration at the Wedding Fair and Bridal Show. The event features tastings; fashion; music and trends in table designs, flowers, cakes, linens, stationery, accessories and more. Those who go can win gifts and giveaways throughout the event. The entry fee is $10. For more information call the O’ Club at 703780-0930.