Belvoir Eagle, September 22, 2016

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September 22, 2016

Mass casualty drills challenge, prepare, train Belvoir Hospital staff By Alex Snyder Fort Belvoir Community Hospital Public Affairs Increased aircraft and emergency vehicle presence was visible outside Fort Belvoir Community Hospital Sept. 13, as medical personnel and emergency response teams’ ensured preparedness for a mass casualty incident. The two-part exercise, held as a training platform for military and civilian medical and law enforcement personnel in the event of a realworld disaster or attack, included an active shooter and explosive device scenario, and a simulated hazardous materials spill. “One-point-seven out of every 10,000 workers will experience an assault on the job,” said John Lease, Special Reaction Team program manager for the Military District of Washington. “When you’re a nurse, that number goes up to 6.1 per 10,000. That’s triple the rate, triple the threat. Violence in hospitals and medical facilities is a real thing. We take it seriously and want to ensure we train in an all-hazard, across-

Up Front Retiree Appreciation Day Friday, open to everyone, Specker Field House and Barden Education Center. Gwendolyn Lott, 703-806-4551.

Oktoberfest See inside for a special, fourpage pullout section with all Oktoberfest 2016 details. Oktoberfest starts with a kegtapping Sept. 29, and the event lasts through Oct. 2. Entry is free; bring cash for food, beverages and carnival tickets. ATMs will be available.

Fire inspections throughout Villages

Photo by Paul Lara

Military District of Washington's Special Reaction Team at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital contains an assailant during FY16 certification exercises Sept.13. the-board response.” More than five agencies and commands participated in the exercise, getting hands-on experience in a

safe, but realistic, practice setting. “This type of training is crucial to making sure we are ready for any See HOSPITAL, Page A9

Officials break ground on national Army museum at Fort Belvoir

Pence Gate closes Pence Gate closes for six weeks beginning at 9 p.m. Oct. 2. For more info, see story on Page A12.

By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Officials broke ground for the National Museum of the U.S. Army in a ceremony Sept. 14, on Fort Belvoir just west of Kingman Gate, off of Fairfax County Parkway. “This museum is going to offer everyone – all Americans, free of charge, an experience that you cannot find in the pages of a history book or on Google,” said Gen. n See commentary, Mark. A. Milley, Army chief Page A2 of staff. “You can Google a lot about American history, (but) you can never truly connect, unless you can see the weapons they used, the uniforms they wore, stories they told, letters they wrote, the equipment that kept them alive – and understand how an Army prepared for and fought in war and conflicts around the world,” Milley said. Sitting on an 84-acre campus, the museum will offer 186,000 square feet of exhibit space, gathering areas, retail and food operations. It will feature thousands of artifacts, documents, images and art from the Army’s extensive historical collections. The museum will have See MUSEUM, Page A11

In preparation for Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 9-15, Belvoir Fire Department personnel are visiting throughout the Villages at Belvoir. Fire personnel will discuss exit drills in the home, kitchen fire safety and check alarms, extinguishers and dryer vents. The outreach program is set for Saturday, Cedar Grove, 10 a.m. to noon; Vernondale, 1 to 3 p.m. Info about a fire safety art contest is on Page A4.

Hispanic Heritage observance Belvoir celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month Oct. 13, with a presentation at 11:30 a.m., in the Community Center. Susana Castillo, deputy press secretary for the D.C. Mayor’s Office of Communication, is the guest speaker.

Twinkle Toes Dance Classes enrolling

Photo by Paul Lara

Soldiers, veterans and families gather to break ground on the National Museum of the U.S. Army on Fort Belvoir Sept. 14.

SKIES Unlimited is accepting enrollment through March for dancers ages 2-16 in Twinkle Toes Dance Classes. They offer ballet, tap, jazz and lyrical classes. Visit Belvoir.armymwr.com for class descriptions and tuition costs. For more information call the SKIES Unlimited office, 703-805-9146.


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