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HOME! 29th ID Soldiers return from duty in Kuwait From Staff Reports One of the final groups of Maryland and Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Fort Belvoir-based 29th Infantry Division returned to Virginia, July 25 after serving on federal active duty since November 2016.

The Soldiers served in the Middle East in support of Task Force Spartan Shield as the first intermediate division headquarters under U.S. Army Central Command. Senior leaders from state government and the Maryland and Virginia National Guard greeted Soldiers when they arrived at Dulles Airport, then the Soldiers reunited with family, friends and fellow Soldiers in Maryland and Virginia.

Casey Miller, a military spouse, came with her 2-year-old son to wait for her husband who was part of the unit. She said the family kept in touch with email, and that she was anxious to see her husband.

“I’m extremely excited,” she said before the Soldiers’ bus arrived. “This is the longest we’ve been away from each other since the day we met.”

Maj. Mitch Bierl reunited with his wife, Abby Just, and their two children. He said it felt wonderful to be back with his family. He’s deployed four times in his military career, and it has been three deployments for the entire family.

“We eloped before he got deployed to Iraq. We got married by the Army chaplain at Fort Eustis,” Abby said.

Their son, Asa Bierl, 6, held a sign welcoming his dad back. Asa said his father deployed earlier than they thought he would so he was excited to have his father back. To enjoy their time together, the family will go to the beach for vacation.

A small number of Soldiers remain at their demobilization station in Texas to finalize their transition from federal active duty to traditional Guard status.

During the deployment, the 29th ID Soldiers provided mission command for joint training exercises and military-to-military engagements with partner nations to promote regional stability and

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Sgt. Cassie Kepler holds her daughter at the homecoming for the 29th Infantry Division at Fort Belvoir, Tuesday after 9 months of federal active duty in Kuwait supporting Task Force Spartan Shield. theater security cooperation.

Virginia Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security Brian Moran; State Delegate and Co-Chair of the Virginia General Assembly Military and Veterans Caucus Richard Anderson; Deputy Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security Curtis Brown; Brig. Gen. Paul Griffin, Virginia National Guard Director of the Joint Staff; and Col. Adam R. Flasch, Maryland Army National Guard Chief of Staff, greeted Soldiers at the airport and thanked them for their service.

The division’s mission as Task Force Spartan in Kuwait highlighted the vital role played by Army National Guard and Army Reserve Soldiers in operations around the world. Since it was established last December, Task Force Spartan has conducted over 1,300 military-to-military engagements, planned and executed 15 bilateral and multilateral

exercises in 10 countries, coordinated and executed 17 minor military construction projects, and completed over 30 project assessments.

Additionally, the 29th introduced new capabilities, such as its Cyberspace Electromagnetic Activities cell, and established new network infrastructure to enable the division staff to communicate.

Maj. Gen. Victor J. Braden, 35th Infantry Division commanding general, assumed command of Task Force Spartan from Maj. Gen. Blake Ortner, 29th ID commanding general, at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, July 13. The transfer of authority ceremony was presided over by Lt. Gen. Michael Garrett, commanding general, U.S. Army Central.

“As the old cadence goes, ‘around the world and back again,’ … we’ve come around the world, and done our jobs well; this opportunity has been an incredible experience and now

One of the final groups of National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Fort Belvoir-based 29th Infantry Division returns to Dulles Airport, Va., July 25, after serving on federal active duty since November 2016. Virginia Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security Brian Moran, State Delegate and Co-Chair of the Virginia General Assembly Military and Veterans Caucus Richard Anderson, Deputy Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security Curtis Brown, Brig. Gen. Paul Griffin, Virginia National Guard Director of the Joint Staff, and Col. Adam R. Flasch, Maryland Army National Guard Chief of Staff, greeted the Soldiers and thanked them for their service.

we’re ready to get home,” Ortner said.

Task Force Spartan is a unique, multi-component organization, made up of active Army and National Guard units, rounded out by U.S. Army Reserve support units.

The task force mission in the Middle East is to support the United States’ global strategic plan, provide regional stability, security, and maintain a land-ready operational force, said Braden.

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August is Antiterrorism Month Antiterrorism is everyone’s responsibility.

Complacency, if present, provides our adversaries with opportunities to attack Soldiers, civilians, contractors, family members and retirees. Recognizing threat indicators and sustaining a strong defensive posture is the best way to prevent terrorist acts and protect Army critical assets.

August is Army Antiterrorism Awareness Month and we are emphasizing it accordingly, but sustaining a strong defensive posture is a year-round activity for every person in every military community. The men and women who work tirelessly throughout the year to protect our communities need our help. We must understand the threats we face and how to best report suspicious activity. Now is the time to refresh your skills by taking the annually-required online AT Level I course located at https://jkodirect.jten.mil and to ensure you know your local iWatch reporting procedures.

(Antiterrorism) have been revised. However, we know terrorists revise and update their methods too. In addition to identifying suspicious activities when we see them, we should also be hypervigilant for the cyber threats that surround us every day. Ensure your cyber security training is up-to-date, and maintain awareness of the various cyber threats which change on a daily basis.

Your vigilance could mean the difference between catastrophic network failure, or more importantly, between life and death.

Sustain, Support and Defend!

We have instituted major changes in the way we defend against terrorists over the past year. The Force Protection Condition system has changed, and both the DODI 2000.16 (DOD Antiterrorism Standards) and AR 525-13

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If you see something, say something

By Garrison Public Affairs With the beginning of August comes the start of Anti-Terrorism Awareness Month. However, all Soldiers and civilians should be in a constant state of vigilance all year.

According to Rishawna Moss, Belvoir’s antiterrorism officer at the Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security, “Keeping our community safe and secure is our number one priority.”

Some terrorists are looking for soft targets, she said. “However, with diligence, awareness and vigilance, we can, collectively, make those soft targets more difficult for the terrorists.

Moss said a large part of that diligence, on everyone’s part, is using the online iWatch program.

Available at https://iwatcharmy.org/index.html and through belvoir.army.mil, the program allows users to report suspicious behavior they witness.

“No information is too small or inconsequential to report,” Moss said. “Everything that’s put into the system, by anyone, can be a puzzle piece in a bigger picture of protecting our military, missions, civilians and family members.”

A main focus of anti-terrorism used to be external threats. However, now, terrorism has

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evolved to include homegrown and hybrid threats, she said.

With the program, there is equal vigilance to report all types of terrorism, Moss said. “By all means … if you see something, say something, via the iWatch program. Nothing is insignificant in our eyes and it’s important that if you don’t feel comfortable with a certain person or situation, then you share your information. What you report could save countless lives.”

Law enforcement compiles info from the program and investigates further.

Examples of suspicious activity may include illegally parked cars, people wearing heavy clothing in warm temperatures, excessive public photography or someone just acting nervously.

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“We don’t want everyone to be scared. We’d like everyone to be vigilant and pay attention and report things that just don’t look or feel right,” Moss said.

Some Anti-terrorism events in August include anti-terrorism awareness briefings the first four Wednesdays in August, dates and times will posted on the Fort Belvoir Facebook page.

On Aug. 9, a consolidated, Joint Awareness Static display will be inside the Belvoir Exchange atrium and a counter terrorism display will be outside.

For all personnel, face-to-face anti-terrorism training is required their first year. Afterward, required training is online.

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“The Santa Fe Division looks forward to building and maintaining a ready land force that supports our nation’s goals of regional stability and security,” said Braden. “We relish the challenge before us.”

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Lt. Col. Susan Lyon is greeted by her husband, Chris, at the homecoming, Tuesday in front of the 29th Infantry Division Headquarters, Fort Belvoir. Lyon was among the Virginia National Guard Soldiers who completed a 9 month tour of federal active duty in Kuwait supporting Task Force Spartan Shield.

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Maj. Gen. Blake C. Ortner, commanding general of the 29th Infantry Division, and Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Smith, senior enlisted advisor, case the division colors during the Task Force Spartan Shield transfer of authority ceremony, at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, July 13.

“It’s a challenge we accept,” said Braden. “We will build upon the success of the 29th and expand Gulf Cooperation Council partnerships.”

“In this role they will perform the critical task of mission command for Operation Spartan Shield, an operation ongoing since 2011,” said, Garrett, “Now in its sixth year, OSS is U.S. Central Command’s effort to deter regional aggression and malign influence in the region.”

Operation Spartan Shield is U.S. Central Command’s means to deter regional aggression and stabilize countries within the region. From Egypt to Pakistan, Kazakhstan to Yemen, the U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility is strategically important as well as volatile.

“We remain indebted to the National Guard Bureau, the Director of the Army National Guard and the Army Reserve Command for all they have done to ensure we can continue this important mission here in the Central Command AOR,” Garrett said.

The two divisions also have a storied past with shared experiences since World War I. Both divisions fought in Europe during the First and Second World Wars, including 1918’s Meuse-Argonne Offensive and the battle for Saint-Lo in July 1944.

Now, the unit once known as “The Infantry Spearhead” of Lt. Gen. George S. Patton’s Third Army, the 35th ID is part of the Third Army again to assume the mission of Task Force Spartan.

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Fort Belvoir’s Community Health Promotion Team assists Soldiers and their families with environmental health, physical fitness, wellness, behavioral health, spiritual resiliency and social health.

“Each installation throughout the Military District of Washington has their own CHPT supporting the Military District of Washington Community Health Promotion Council.

It’s chaired by the MDW Senior Commander, Maj. Gen. Michael Howard, and focuses on their community’s holistic health across the National Capital Region. Due to the continuous high-operational tempo in the Army environment, military families deal with a variety of stressors,” said Lt. Col. Christopher Tomlinson, Fort Belvoir Headquarters Battalion commander.

The CHPT focuses on monitoring units and the overall community for risk factors such as suicide rates, substance abuse, relationship and financial issues. Through identification of needs and risks, proactive resources and programs are offered to assist those who may need some assistance.

“It’s important that we are continuously monitoring those highrisk Soldier and community areas, so we can react quickly,” Tomlinson

said, adding that they also focus on positive factors such as increasing the overall wellness of the community and highlighting programs and events that Soldiers or their families can attend to educate themselves and make them feel inclusive to the installation. Doing so improves the wellness and resiliency within the community.

Two CHPT initiatives being implemented on Fort Belvoir are the creation of the Army Wellness Center and more Healthy Army Communities, he said.

The Army Wellness Center, which just finished its design phase, will now move into construction. Fort Belvoir’s facility will be located at the National Intrepid Center of Excellence, near Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, with an anticipated completion date of January 2018.

The new Healthy Army Communities initiative started on Belvoir in 2014 as part of the Army’s Ready and Resilient Campaign. The program involves assessments and surveys to analyze possible solutions to creating a healthier community as well as provide holistic recommendations such as better food choices. The campaign’s goal is to foster a healthy, multidisciplinary approach to health promotion.

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United States Army Protective Services Battalion (CID) leadership enters the Fort Belvoir Amphitheater, July 21 (left to right): Lt. Col. Jason Sama, incoming battalion commander; Col. Terry Nihart, 701st Military Police Group (CID) commander; Lt. Col. Derek Bellows, outgoing battalion commander.

Lt. Col. Jason Sama, left, accepts the U.S. Army Protective Services Battalion guidon from Col. Terry Nihart, 701st Military Police Group commander, during change of command ceremonies at Fort Belvoir Amphitheater, July 21.

PSB (CID) changes commanders

By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer

Lt. Col. Jason Sama, new commander of United States Army Protective Services Battalion (CID) holds the battalion guidon during ceremonies at Fort Belvoir Amphitheater July 21.

The U.S. Army Protective Services Battalion (CID) Change of Command ceremony took place July 21 at the Amphitheatre. Lt. Col. Derek Bellows relinquished command to Lt. Col. Jason Sama.

Commanding one of the largest, most complex units in Criminal Investigation Command is not easy, and it’s not a 9 to 5, Monday through Friday kind of job, said Col. Terry Nihart, commander of 701st Military Police Group (CID).

Instead, it’s 24/7 and 365 days a year.

“It’s flawlessly executed because of the amazing team in PSB,” he said.

Bellows is one of the best battalion commanders, Nihart said.

Calm and professional in attitude, Bellows always looked out for the Soldiers and families.

“This is an incredibly complex and stressful job with a ton of missing pieces. Every minute of every day provides countless opportunities to make headline news for either good or bad reasons,” he said.

Under Bellows, the unit did more than 1,200 protective missions nationally and internationally, including inaugurations, presidential State of the Union addresses and Secretary of Defense events.

Thanks to the work of Bellows and his family, despite the high stress of the job, they made it a commitment to make sure Soldiers were taken care of. Nihart thanked Bellows for his successes and said Sama is truly capable of moving the unit forward.

Sama thanked Nihart for allowing him the opportunity to serve as the commander of PSB (CID).

“It’s an honor that I take very seriously,” he said, adding that he was also appreciative of the help he received from his mentors throughout his military career.

To Bellows, Sama said Bellows helped make the transition to commander smooth and seamless.

“It’s clear that you’ve done great things with this organization, which I hope to continue during my tenure. You are a true professional and a dedicated Soldier,” Sama said.

To the other members of the unit, Sama said nothing can get done without them.

Bellows said Sama is a proven leader who will help the unit flourish under his leadership and excellence. The unit also did excellent work to help accomplish whatever mission they were given. He also thanked Nihart for his leadership abilities while Bellows served under him.

“It’s been an incredible serving under you,” Bellows said.

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Youth athletes prep for fall soccer season

The house always wins

By Rick Musselman Sports Editor

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Hudson Bartolomei, 12, left, and Jonathan Smith, 12, refine their ballhandling and defensive skills in a 1-on-1 match up during the 2017 CYS Soccer Camp, July 19 at Long Parade Field.

Despite sweltering temperatures and stifling humidity, more than 100 Fort Belvoir youth athletes began training for the 2017 Child and Youth Services fall soccer season with a week-long physical conditioning and skills-development camp, July 17 – Friday at Long Parade Field.

The annual program, open to boys and girls ages 4 – 12, gives beginnerlevel athletes a chance to learn the basics of dribbling, passing, trapping and shooting the ball, and provides experienced players an opportunity to refine those skills before the official season kicks off in September.

Teams are formed in four age divisions—4-5, 6-7, 8-9, and 10-12— and games are played on Saturdays at Long Parade Field through November.

For more information regarding the league, call Jerry Arrington, CYSS sports and fitness director, at (703) 805-9139, or Rashawd Pope, CYS sports assistant director, at (703) 805-1257.

For the full schedule of CYS sports seasons and registration dates, visit https://belvoir.armymwr.com/ programs/youth and click on “2017 Youth Sports & Fitness Calendar.”

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MWR to host Performance Triad Coaches seminar

By Rick Musselman Sports Editor Belvoir’s MWR sports and fitness team recently announced that the Kawamura Human Performance Center will host a unique physical fitness seminar and training session Aug. 24 – 25, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days.

The event, coordinated by Joe Castro, KHPC supervisory sports specialist, will give individuals on post a chance to learn about and share with others the principles of the Performance Triad (P3), a keystone element of the Total Army and Ready and Resilient doctrines that stresses the importance of maintaining a balance between sleep, physical activity and nutrition.

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By Rick Musselman Sports Editor Every time I hear radio spots for some new casino, I think back on an experience I had when I was 10 years old that’s forever kept me out of any establishment even rumored to be associated with gambling.

One summer evening my friends and I went to the local carnival. Even then, I was big into sports and games and as such, I was more looking forward to throwing darts at balloons, whacking plastic moles, and plucking floating ducks out of a trough then riding anything. Besides, carnival rides always spooked me, mainly because I’d once watched a Ferris wheel being set up and saw a man smash a soda can with his boot and wedge it in under some wood blocks (beneath the foot of the main superstructure, I might add) to keep the whole mess from wobbling.

At any rate, we headed for the midway and found ourselves standing at the dart throw, manned by a woman (who, looking back, was the spitting image of Joey Ramone) wearing those mirrored aviator-style sunglasses that chain-gang guards in old movies always have on. Surrounding the wall of balloons was a glittering assortment of cool things you could win—neon signs, disco balls, framed posters of rock bands (and Elvis and unicorns on velvet), popcorn poppers, electric shavers, etc.

As an accomplished dart thrower of some local renown, I stepped up. I put my dollar on the counter, got my five darts and popped five balloons in rapid succession, and immediately starting planning where I would put that popcorn popper at home.

The lady then produced a tiny rubber snake wrapped in cellophane.

Noticing my puzzled look she directed my gaze to a nearby sign: “Five chances for one dollar—prize levels increase with every round.”

Oh, you have to work up to the big prizes. So there I stayed for another hour, continuing my unbroken run of popped balloons, and I finally walked away with a quarter-sized mirror with a scratch-and-sniff picture of chocolate cake stuck to it. (Must’ve run me $50).

By my calculations that popcorn popper would’ve cost $12,000 and taken five weeks to earn.

Hence, no gambling for this dude.

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Performance Triad Coaches, continued from page B1 According to Sgt. 1st Class David Rosen, System for Health and Performance Triad NCOIC, the seminar aims to improve comprehensive fitness levels across the force, among Soldiers and family members.

“The Performance Triad Coach Course is a 16-hour class delivered over two days to selected members of the Total Army family, teaching the tools and techniques for making small improvements to health and readiness,” Rosen said. “P3 is designed to be simple and flexible and to make it easy to transfer basic Sleep, Activity, and Nutrition knowledge to those that don’t have any. For those that have a good base, they get more of the tools out of the class. The objective is to increase readiness. This is measured by the Army Physical Fitness test score, Medical Readiness Categories (MRC) levels, and utilization rates at Military Treatment Facilities for preventable and overuse injuries.”

According to Army Medical Command, the Performance Triad is a comprehensive plan to improve readiness and increase resilience through public health initiatives and leadership engagement. The Triad is the foundation for Army Medicine’s transformation to a System for Health, a partnership among Soldiers, families, leaders, health teams and communities to promote

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readiness, resilience and responsibility. The System for Health maintains health through fitness and illness/injury prevention, restores health through patient-centered care, and improves health through informed choices.

The focus of the Performance Triad is on Sleep, Activity, and Nutrition, key actions that influence health in the “lifespace” of time that isn’t spent with a healthcare pro-

vider. As a result, the biggest impact on health is made by making better choices in our lifespace.

Sleep is critical in achieving optimal physical, mental and emotional health; however, the demands of one’s job often make it difficult to get sufficient sleep. In training and on the battlefield, inadequate sleep impairs many abilities that are essential to the mission, such as detecting and appropriately determin-

ing threat levels and coordinating squad tactics. Getting optimal sleep starts with learning and practicing good sleep habits before, during and after deployment. There are many ways in which leaders and Soldiers can eliminate sleep distractors and practice proper sleep hygiene to ensure that optimal, healthy sleep is achieved.

Physical fitness and activity are crucial to ensuring our Soldiers perform as elite athletes. Practicing principles of safe and effective training are vital to maintaining physical readiness, preventing injuries and improving general health. The Triad informs Soldiers and leaders on how to practice safe running, use proper resistance-training techniques, prevent overtraining, and increase daily physical activity among other key topics.

Eating or fueling for performance enables top-level training, increases energy and endurance, shortens recovery time between activities, improves focus and concentration and helps leaders and Soldiers look and feel better. For Soldiers it is especially imperative to build an eating strategy that will complement the requirements of their mission. The Triad’s guidance on nutrition for performance teaches Soldiers about the key nutrients needed to complete mission tasks, describes refueling techniques, and details strategies for creating a nutrition plan.

These critical topics and more will be included in the seminar at KHPC. For more information about the Performance Triad seminar, call Joe Castro at 703-806-4659 or email joseph.r.castro23.naf@mail.mil.

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LGAFB member, Pam Chaney, executes a long drive during the 2017 Spring Match Play golf tournament, June 13 on the Belvoir Golf Club’s Woodlawn Course. Chaney recently came in sixth place in the ARFAX Cup Match at Belle Haven Country Club.

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Fall Soccer Season, continued from page B1

Belvoir youth athletes refine their dribbling skills during the 2017 CYS Soccer Camp, July 19 at Long Parade Field.

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Faarooq Amosu, 13, left, and George Snyder, 11, battle for possession in a 1-on-1 matchup during the 2017 CYS Soccer Camp, July 19 at Long Parade Field.

Erica Cooper, 5, boots the ball to the goal during the 2017 CYS Soccer Camp, July 19 at Long Parade Field.

Belvoir youth athletes warm up for the 2017 CYS Soccer Camp with some wind sprints, July 19 at Long Parade Field.

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Sports and Recreation Briefs This week Party on the Patio—Down on the Bayou Join the Golf Club for a Party on the Patio, 4 – 9 p.m. Aug. 25. Come out for a taste of the Big Easy in August!

Enjoy music on the patio and indulge in our homemade gumbo and other favorites. Specials include Shrimp Po Boy with Remoulade sauce served with Cole slaw for $10, New Orleans style gumbo served with cornbread for $10, homemade bread pudding for $4 and specialty drinks. Along with food specials, patrons are welcome to order from the regular Niblick’s menu. During every Party on the Patio, you can also enjoy free golf lessons, 4 - 6 p.m.; a putting contest; and a chipping contest. Future Party on the Patio themes include “Tailgate in the Patio,” Sept. 29 and “Oktoberfest Warm-up,” Oct. 13. Entry is free.

Tennis Clinics and Drop-in lessons The Fort Belvoir Sports and Fitness Program offer beginner, intermediate and advanced tennis clinics and single-hour drop-in lessons.

Clinic start dates are Tuesday and Sept. 5. Clinics will consist of warmup, technical, practical and sports conditioning segments.

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Participants must register and pay at Graves Fitness Center or the Body Shop. For more information call 703805-4430.

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Molly Murphy, 5, executes a spot-on kick to the goal during the 2017 CYS Soccer Camp, July 19 at Long Parade Field.

sessions will be 6 – 7 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, at either the Graves Fitness Center tennis courts, 2116 Abbott Road, or the tennis courts on Gunston and 14th St. Clinics last 3 weeks with 2 sessions a week (total of 6 sessions). The cost is $115.

Drop-in lessons are an hour long

Sports and Fitness invites the Belvoir Community to participate in a new, pick-up dodgeball league at Wells Field House. Dodgeball will be played Wednesdays, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Wells, 1810 Goethals Road. All skill levels welcome. This program runs through September, or longer, depending on popularity. For more information call 703-806-5093.

Upcoming Get Golf Ready clinics The Fort Belvoir Golf Club offers group golf clinics for beginners that will cover everything needed to get started. Learn to play golf in a fun, casual environment. The cost for the clinic is $100 for five sessions. Clinics are either Tuesdays or Thursdays (2 separate groups) for five weeks.

Start dates are Sept. 5, and Sept. 7.

Call the Golf Shop at 703-806-5878 to register or for more information.

In progress Associate passes now available at the Golf Club Fort Belvoir Golf Club offers the opportunity to become affiliated with the “Flagship Golf Facility” of the United States Army through the Associate Pass Holder program. It is a great way to get many of the benefits of being a member of a golf club, without the upfront costs involved. The annual fee of $120 includes no initiation fees, no food and beverage minimums, annual gate pass, priority tee times and participation in member events.

For more information, call the Golf Club at 703-806-5878.

FIT Team Sports and Fitness is offering a fun, energetic and motivational free workout every Tuesday and Thursday, 6-7 p.m. at Wells Field House, 1810 Goethals Road. Fit Team work outs are tailored to all fitness levels and focused on burning fat and building lean muscle. Class is open to all Service members and their families (ages 16 and older), DoD civilian employees and contractors.

Classes provided by Global Expansion Team International Health Coach Damon Stewart. For more information call 210-776-4045.

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ACS celebrates its 52nd birthday

Photos by Paul Lara

Families stop by the ACS tent to pick up gifts as Army Community Service celebrates its 52nd birthday with food, games and gifts July 21.

David Waun mans the grille preparing for a lunch party as Army Community Service celebrates its 52nd birthday with food, games and gifts July 21.

Left to right: Barry Patrick, Fort Belvoir MWR director, ACS Volunteer Shelby Adams and Lt. Col. Christopher Tomlinson, Fort Belvoir Headquarters Battalion Commander, cut the cake as ACS celebrates its 52nd birthday, July 21.

Left to right: Natasha Lopez, and her children Victor and Liana take advantage of the cool water tent at Army Community Service’s 52nd birthday party, July 21.

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Learning never stops for homeschoolers

By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer

Although school is out, learning never stops for at least two Fort Belvoir families who home-school their children.

Sarah Spencer, a military spouse, said her family takes a classical approach to education, which involves getting her children to read a lot and have a variety of experiences, such as taking field trips, with the family. The Spencer family along with the Wind family, as well as others, also works together sometimes.

For example, the Wind and Spencer children have recess together three times a week.

“It’s a great way for the kids to have time with other kids and to get their energy out and just have time to play,” Spencer said. “We think it’s important for kids to have time to play.”

Recently, the Spencer and Wind families created an interactive Egyptian exploration museum in which each child oversaw an exhibit where they talked about one facet of ancient Egypt. The museum, comprised of a two-week summer camp, involved all hands as both moms and dads worked with the children to not only learn about the ancient culture but to have fun while doing it.

The museum featured an archaeology dig, where they made pots out of clay and then broke them into small pieces to be used as lost artifacts they had to uncover in sand. They also created an Egyptian map based on their neighborhood, and the dads, dressed up in Egyptian-inspired clothing, took them on a tour of ancient Egyptian cities.

Exhibits showcased included a demonstration of the mummification process and the history of the pyramids.

Home schooling is a lifestyle, said Capt. Regina Wind who works on post while her husband, Bob Wind, handles most of the home-schooling activities.

“People are always teasing me because we do school seven days a week, 365 days (a year), but there’s no reason why you can’t learn something

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Six year old Lex Wind, left, explains mummification to his audience as part of a museum tour in Fairfax Village, July 18. The home school students each presented facets of Egypt after two weeks of study and discovery.

every day,” Regina said.

Regina, who is vice president of the Belvoir Home Educators, said there are about 150 families signed up for the organization. Within the circle of their neighborhood, Spencer said there are about five home-schooling families.

Home schooling has a few advantages over traditional school, especially for military families. For example, when Regina’s oldest son was in elementary school at a previous duty station, Regina said the school he attended taught states and capitals in the fifth grade. But when they moved to their next location, they taught those in the fourth grade causing a bit of a knowledge gap for her son.

“That was the eye-opening thing to me. I was like I need to take charge of this,” she said.

Also, when personal issues arise, the family can

take a break without needing to worry about pulling kids from school, Regina said. Traveling as a family is also easier to do for that reason.

“That’s one less transition when we PCS,” Spencer said about the many changes military children go through when their parents must PCS. “It’s one less thing that they have to adjust to.”

Despite the flexibility of home schooling, there are some misconceptions that still surface. For example, people assume home-schooled children lack the socialization that they would receive in school.

But both families said that’s certainly not the case.

One misconception is the idea that home schooling follows a traditional school format with set times and a classroom. Regina said, for her family at least, they don’t use textbooks unless it’s for the older children and opt to have hands-on activities and field trips.

“We believe in learning from our environment and going places to learn,” she said, adding that their style of learning is interest-driven versus having someone dictate what the children should be learning.

And unlike traditional schools, Regina said she found it most effective for her family to integrate subjects.

Because of the closeness to other home-schooling families, the children are never at a loss for socialization. Their children also play with the children who aren’t home-schooled.

There will always be other kids around “unless we lived on a farm in the middle of nowhere where there were literally no other kids,” Bob said.

As of 2012, more than 1.8 million children are home-schooled in the U.S, which has increased since 1999, according to the U.S Department of Education.

BHE will host its upcoming ice cream social in late August. The Belvoir Eagle will print the date and time as soon as we receive it.

For more information about the Belvoir Home Educators, visit www.homeschool-life.com/1149/ index_public.

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Stephen Brooks, deputy to the garrison commander, congratulated each recipient for their achievements. He said earning the scholarships reflected well on the students.

Outside of studying for a particular major, going to college also helps in other ways.

“The degree tells people that you are able to set a goal — a long term goal — that is very complicated to achieve, and you stuck with it and you did what was necessary to accomplish that,” he said.

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