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Up Front Suicide Prevention Day

Suicide Prevention Day, today.

22 Push-up challenge, 6:30 a.m., Pullen Field; 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Thurman Hall, with speaker Kevin Hines, 703-805-5529.

Retiree Appreciation Day

Belvoir’s Retiree Appreciation Day, Sept. 23, Specker Field House and Barden Education Center. Gwendolyn Lott, 703806-4551. See story page A7.

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Pence Gate closing for six weeks Tulley 24-hour gate during construction

By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Starting 9 p.m. Oct. 2, Pence Gate will close for six weeks, as part of VDOT’s ongoing Route 1 Construction Project.

It’s one of the major traffic switches needed to complete the project, said Tim Brown, construction operations engineer, VDOT’s Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division. The closure is needed to lower a section of road by four feet to get existing roads aligned with the planned expansion of Route 1.

During this time, Tulley Gate will replace Pence as Belvoir’s 24-hour gate. Meeres Gate, which was open for outbound traffic during specific times, is also now closed. There are no plans to change hours at any other access control point, according to Fort Belvoir Police Department officials.

The construction will take up to six weeks to complete. Once completed, the construction will continue along Route 1 and finish at Jeff Todd Way, Brown said.

Current construction on Route 1 near Tulley Gate will continue during Pence Gate’s closure.

The goal is to have northbound lanes open in No-

At a glance • Starting 9 p.m. Oct. 2, Pence Gate will close for six weeks, as part of VDOT’s ongoing Route 1 Construction Project.

• During this time, Tulley Gate will replace Pence as Belvoir’s 24-hour gate.

• More information about the Route 1 Widening Project is available at http://rte1ftbelvoir.com or www. facebook.com/rte1fortbelvoir vember from Telegraph Road to Pence Gate, Brown said. Before the completion of Route 1, there will also be another three or four lane switches between Pence Gate and Mount Vernon Highway.

Route 1 construction is part of VDOT’s overall $180 million project to widen 3.5 miles of Route 1 from four lanes to six lanes between Telegraph Road and Mount Vernon Memorial Highway. The roads will include left and right turn lanes at intersections and connecting roadways, and a provision for a multi-use trail, pedestrian sidewalk and on-road bicycle accommodations.

County, transportation and Belvoir officials broke ground on the project in April 2014. The next public information meeting about Route 1 will be at 6 p.m. Dec. 6 at the South County Center on Route 1.

More information about the Route 1 Widening Project is available from http://rte1ftbelvoir.com or at www. facebook.com/rte1fortbelvoir.

The Greater Washington DC Chapter 353, Military Order of the Purple Heart, has a monthly meeting at 1 p.m. Saturday at American Legion Post 176, 6520 Amherst Ave., Springfield.

The group hopes to plan this year’s family picnic and needs everyone’s input and support.

Lunch is available before the meeting at The Warrior Café.

All recipients, especially recent medal recipients, of the Purple Heart Medal are invited.

Info is available from Commander, retired Col. Gordon Sumner, gordon.sumner53@ gmail.com, or Adjutant William Lee, email: wlee95678@outlook. com.

Army Warrant Officers

The Lord Fairfax Silver Chapter, U.S. Army Warrant Officer Association, has its monthly chapter meeting Wednesday at 4:30 p.m., on the second floor of Bldg. 1434, 6091 Sharon Lane on Belvoir.

All active, reserve, and retired warrant officers are invited and encouraged to attend. CW4 John Scott is chapter president and can be reached by calling 703806-0408.

Save the dates

• Who’s the Fittest competition, Saturday, Kawamura HPC, 703806-4655.

• Job Fair, Wednesday, Community Center, laureen.t.dupree. civ@mail.mil.

• Oktoberfest, Sept. 29 to Oct. 2, Fremont Field, carnival, German food and entertainment, 703-805-3714.

• Pence Gate closes for six weeks beginning at 9 p.m. Oct. 2.

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has declared Sept. 19 – 25 as Pollution Prevention Week. The best way to protect the Earth and its people is to stop creating pollution in the first place. This idea became America’s official policy in 1990 with the federal Pollution Prevention Act’s statement that “pollution should be prevented or reduced at the source whenever feasible.” This year’s theme is “Working Together for a Healthy Future.”

In honor of Pollution Prevention Week, Fort Belvoir is concentrating on pollution prevention to protect water quality in our local wetlands, streams and rivers. At Belvoir, the Directorate of Public Works, Environmental and Natural Resources Division is concerned about stormwater pollution and the impact it has on the water quality of our wetlands and surrounding waterways. When it rains, stormwater flows over paved streets, parking lots and building rooftops, picking up pollutants that could adversely affect water quality. Stormwater can pick up numerous types of pollutants, including trash; leaves and grass clippings; soil; oil and grease; lawn fertilizers; pesticides; pet waste; and chemicals, like car washing detergent and road salts.

Traditionally, stormwater is not treated – it does not go to a wastewater treatment plant before getting to the natural waterways. Instead, stormwater at Belvoir moves through storm sewer pipes and goes untreated directly to Accotink and Pohick creeks; Accotink and Pohick bays; Gunston Cove; the Potomac River; and the Chesapeake Bay. Stormwater pollution eventually ends up impacting the very water we need for drinking and the waters where we enjoy fishing and swimming.

We all contribute to stormwater pollution, whether we mean to or not.

Stormwater Polution Prevention, P2, begins with each of us at work and home. Some common individual ac-

tions that may contribute to stormwater pollution include: littering; disposing of trash and recyclables; disposing of pet waste; applying lawn chemicals; washing cars or work vehicles; changing motor oil outside in a parking lot or driveway; dumping leftover paint or household chemicals down the storm drain; improperly storing materials outside.

So, how can you practice P2 and help protect the water quality of Fort Belvoir’s wetlands, streams and rivers? By recognizing and identifying potential pollution sources and taking action.

10 things you can do to practice stormwater P2: • Use fertilizers sparingly and not right before a predicted storm.

Sweep up driveways, sidewalks and gutters.

• Never dump anything down storm drains or in streams. Remember, “Only Rain Down the Drain.”

• Seed bare spots in your yard to prevent soil from washing away during a rain storm.

• Compost yard waste. Don’t blow leaves or grass clippings down the storm drain.

• Use the least toxic pesticides, follow labels and learn how to prevent pest problems.

• Take your car or work vehicle to the car wash instead of washing it in the driveway.

• Check your car or work vehicle for leaks and recycle your motor oil.

• Pick up after your pet and get rid of pest waste either by disposing of it in the trash or flushing it down the toilet.

• Properly store, handle, use and dispose of materials and waste at home and work. Store materials inside where they will not come into contact with stormwater.

• Plan to participate in one Fort Belvoir litter pick-up event annually, on National Public Lands Day Cleanup or the Potomac River Watershed Cleanup.

Contact DPW, ENRD Stormwater Program Manager, Pam Couch, at 703-806-3406, for more information on what you can do to practice P2.

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n For the two weeks ending Aug. 31, Belvoir’s DES reports the following: • Assault, 5 • Damage to government property: 4 • Damage to private property: 3 • Driving While Intoxicated/Driving Under the Influence: 3 • Driving while license suspended: 4 • Hit and run with property damage only: 2 •Larceny of private property: 5 • Possession of a controlled substance: 4

• Traffic accident without injuries: 9 • Violation of a protection order, military or civilian: 1 • Traffic stops: 279; citations issued: 99; warnings given: 234 All listed reports are in the preliminary stages of the adjudication process. All personnel charged are awaiting UCMJ, criminal or administrative action.

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Mid-year tax review recommended IRS news release

The IRS encourages taxpayers to consider a mid-year tax withholding checkup, after several new factors that could affect 2017 refunds. Taking a closer look at the taxes being withheld can help ensure the right amount is withheld, either for tax refund purposes or to avoid an unexpected tax bill next year.

The withholding review is even more important this year, because of a change in the tax law that requires the IRS to hold refunds a few weeks for some early filers in 2017, who claim certain credits. Extra withholding reviews also lends to protection against fraud. “ … check on your withholding and plan ahead for next tax season," said John Koskinen, IRS commissioner. "You have options available if you prefer to have a smaller refund next year and more take-home money now."

So far this year, the IRS has issued more than 102 million tax refunds out of 140 million total individual returns processed, with the average refund more than $2,700.

Historically, the refund figure has increased over time in size.

By employees adjusting their Form W-4, taxpayers can ensure the right amount is taken out of their pay throughout the year so they don’t pay too much tax and have to wait until they file their tax return to get any refund.

When considering refund issues, the IRS wants taxpayers to be aware several factors could affect the timing of their tax refunds next year. A major change will affect some early tax filers claiming two key credits who won't see their refunds until after Feb. 15.

Beginning next year, a new law requires the IRS to hold refunds on tax returns claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit until mid-February. The change helps ensure taxpayers get the refund they are owed, by giving the agency more time to help detect and prevent fraud.

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Teen recognized for volunteer service in state National American Miss pageant

By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Thirteen-year-old Alysia Barreiro recently won the state Volunteer Service Award for the National American Miss. She chose to represent Fort Belvoir as National American Miss Fort Belvoir.

“I like making people happy and helping people,” she said about her interest in volunteering.

Outside of school, Alysia, a military child, is active with several volunteer organizations, including Wreathes Across America, Heidi’s Pantry, and a Family Readiness Program. She also fosters animals, does outreach to military families and recycles.

“She’s always been compassionate toward other people and always wants to help,” said Andrea Barreiro, Alysia’s mother. “Whenever there is a volunteer activity, whether its in our community or with the military, she’s one of the first ones to help. She enjoys doing this. For her to win the title of Volunteer Service, it was just very fitting for her, because that’s her in a nutshell.”

Alysia is also the daughter of 1st Sgt. Jose Barreiro, C Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment at Fort Myer. The Barreiros are Belvoir residents.

Each year, National American Miss awards more than $1.5 million in cash, prizes and scholarships to young women.

One positive aspect of this particular pageant is that it focuses on being natural without the

makeup, Andrea Barreiro said.

“The girls were themselves. They weren’t something made up, fake or pretend,” she said.

Although Alysia said she enjoyed competing in the pageant, not everything was easy. The girls had several areas to participate in, including talent, top model, casual wear, and a personal interview with each of the judges.

Alysia had to learn to practice walking in heels, and practice her song and dance for the talent portion. Outside of the pageant and her volunteering skills, Alysia is also active in softball and is part of George Mason’s Early Acceptance Program.

She has her goals lined up and said, to keep it all straight, she makes sure to focus on her top priorities.

“I’m a pretty good student. As soon as I get home, the first thing I do is my homework,” Alysia said, adding she plans to take honors science and math courses in high school. She also plans to earn an advanced diploma by taking world language classes. She currently attends Walt Whitman Middle School.

Alysia will go on to compete nationally and, if she wins, she’ll get the scholarships needed to help her pursue her dreams. She wants to be a pediatric oncologist, a physician who works with children who have cancer.

“Don’t let people crush your dreams. Keep your dreams. Work hard and be nice to people,” she said.

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Thirteen-year-old Alysia Barreiro recently won the state Volunteer Service Award for the National American Miss.

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Retiree appreciation day set for Sept. 23

By Amanda Stewart Staff writer

Fort Belvoir annual Retiree Appreciation Day, Sept. 23

Retired Service members, and those close to or thinking about retiring from the military, have a chance to learn about services available to them, get updates on their benefits, get flu shots and more at Fort Belvoir’s annual Retiree Appreciation Day, Sept. 23.

This year’s event begins with a health fair and vendors’ exhibits at Specker Field House, from 8 a.m. to noon, followed by briefings at Barden Education Center, from 1 to 3 p.m.

In past years, the health fair and briefings were held at Barden Education Center, and event organizers hope the new format will give retirees

Health fair and exhibits Specker Field House 8 a.m. to noon

Briefings Barden Education Center 1 to 3 p.m.

For more information, Gwendolyn S. Lott, 703-806-4551, or gwendolyn.s.lott.civ@mail.mil more time to browse the information and exhibits set up by vendors, said Gwendolyn Lott, retirement services officer.

“There will be more time, as well as more space for the health fair and vendors,” said Lott.

A food truck will be available for retirees to buy lunch before the afternoon session, which will include briefings by the new Fort Belvoir

Community Hospital commander, information on Tricare Retiree dental plans, and updates and information on other veterans’ and retiree benefits.

“This is a day for retirees to have priority,” Lott said. “They have prior-

ity for their shots, priority at the ID card facility.”

The event is also a chance for the Fort Belvoir community to show their appreciation for the retirees, Lott said.

As part of the event, the Exchange will be having a cake-cutting to honor retirees at 3:30 p.m.

“This is a chance for Fort Belvoir to show their appreciation for the things that retirees do for the community,” Lott said. “It’s also a chance for retirees to reconnect with familiar faces around Belvoir and to get updated information on any changes that might affect their benefits. We want retirees to just come and enjoy the day.”

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5 p.m. Jason Bourne, PG-13 SUNDAY 2 p.m. Ice Age: Collision Course, PG 5 p.m. Star Trek Beyond, PG-13 SEPT. 22 6:30 p.m. Ice Age: Collision Course, PG

Wood Theater is in Bldg. 2120 on Abbot Road. Adult general admission tickets are $6. Child tickets are $3.50. Credit and debit cards may be used for the amount of purchase only. For more information, call 703-806-5237.

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Beautiful Dogs of Belvoir

Holly Holly executes a high-altitude leap from the diving board during the 2016 MWR Pooch Plunge, Saturday at Fort Belvoir’s Connelly Outdoor Pool Complex. Nearly 150 and as nearly many humans participated in the annual event, which included competitions and an ice-cream eating contest.

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DFMWR’s annual Pooch Plunge

Fun facts about dogs Small dog breeds include the pug, Italian greyhound, daschund and Japanese chin.

Large dog breeds include the Irish wolfhound, great Dane, Bernese mountain dog, dogue de bordeaux and bullmastiff.

Photos by Rick Musselman

Trending dog names include Elsa, Bella, Lila, Max, Cooper, Hudson. Max is the most popular dog name.

Above: Canines from across the Fort Belvoir community get in some late-summer fun at the 2016 MWR Pooch Plunge, Saturday at the Connelly Outdoor Pool Complex. Left: Bella takes possession of the ball at mid pool. She is one of 143dogs to participate in the annual Pooch Plunge event.

The chow chow and sharpei are the only two breeds to have black tongues. All other dogs have pink tongues.

Misty Salt

Top: George enjoys a mid-morning swim with his favorite toy in tow during the 2016 MWR Pooch Plunge, Saturday at Fort Belvoir’s Connelly Outdoor Pool Complex. Left: Salt poses for a photo during a break in the action. Above: Misty poses for a photo after competing in the ice cream-eating contest during the 2016 MWR Pooch Plunge, Saturday at Fort Belvoir’s Connelly Outdoor Pool Complex.

All dog breeds are the direct descendents of wolves.

The only barkless dog breed is the basenji.

Source: American Kennel Club

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Timeout The real issues

By Rick Musselman Sports editor

Photos by Rick Musselman

Holly executes a crowd-pleasing leap from the diving board during the 2016 MWR Pooch Plunge, Saturday at Fort Belvoir’s Connelly Outdoor Pool Complex.

Community canines take over Connelly Pool

By Rick Musselman Sports editor Fort Belvoir’s Connelly Outdoor Pool Complex at the O Club “went to the dogs,” Saturday when the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation wrapped up the summer swim season with the popular Pooch Plunge, a chance for canine n See more community memphotos, bers to make one Page B3 last splash before fall.

“This event is an opportunity to give patrons and their dogs a little fun in the outdoors,” said Romel Voellm, Fort Belvoir Community Center director.

With clear skies overhead and ideal temperatures for a morning dip, 143 members of Belvoir’s canine See PLUNGE, Page B5

Orly keeps his duck-retrieving skills polished during the 2016 MWR Pooch Plunge, Saturday at Fort Belvoir’s Connelly Outdoor Pool Complex.

Two topics I try to avoid chatting about are religion and politics, and, as a local sports editor who spends the day covering the “fun” side of the weekly news, I seldom have to face those perpetually debated (and often futile) topics. Of course, news broadcasts are forever reporting some new (and comparatively minor) controversy that gets people wound up, and many times it’s rooted in one of those two subjects.

The problem for me is that, whatever the latest issue is, I can’t ever get past obsessing over the more pervasive ones — like starving children; homelessness; hideously overpriced, if not completely inaccessible, healthcare; apathy and greed — that seem to continue ad infinitum through the ages, no matter what party’s in power or what hopeful message of faith and perseverance emanates from the pulpit. As such, both institutions have, in many ways, failed at ending the apparently eternal, unchanging suffering and injustice that vexes every generation.

Two weeks ago, another “hot topic” arose as I paced the sidelines of a soccer game. A player walked up and started discussing the upcoming NFL season, and he soon asked me what I thought of “this Colin Kaepernick thing.”

I struggled for an answer, only because I hadn’t really given it much thought, primarily for the reasons cited above. I’d heard about the 49ers quarterback’s inflammatory decision to “sit out” the national anthem before a preseason game, and I understood why fans took offense at it. But, I’ve got to say that neither sitting during the national anthem, nor criticizing the person doing it, had or likely will have much effect on ending racism, police violence or any other problem beleaguering society.

All this did was simply exemplify the fact that everyone is protected by the Constitution to express his or her views, as long as it’s done without violence, and both sides in this instance were within their rights as citizens.

I finally answered the guy on the sideline with a response that usually works in keeping me out of lengthy and impractical discussions: “Something, wasn’t it?”

Then I went back to belaboring how children can go hungry in a modern day and age.

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Sgt. Elizabeth Marks of the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program wins the women's 100-meter breaststroke with a time of 1 minute, 28.54 seconds — only .01 seconds off the world record in her classification — in the 2016 U.S. Paralympic Swimming Team Trials on June 30 at the Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center in Charlotte, N.C.

Four NCOs, Reservist, 16 Army vets on Team USA for Rio Paralympics

By David Vergun and Gary Sheftick Army News Service Four active-duty Soldiers, an Army Reserve 2nd lieutenant and 16 Army veterans were part of Team USA when athletes entered Maracana Stadium for opening ceremonies of the Paralympics Games Sept. 7 in Rio de Janeiro.

Staff Sgt. John Joss and Sgt. 1st Class Shaun Tichenor will compete on the USA shooting team. Sgt. Elizabeth Marks will compete in swimming and Staff Sgt. Michael Lukow will compete in archery.

Army Reserve 2nd Lt. David Garza will play soccer with Team USA. He was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Military Intelligence branch when he graduated college in May. Jass and Tichenor are both members of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit at Fort Benning, Ga. Marks and Lukow are both with the Army World Class Athlete Program.

The following Army veterans will also be competing: • Josh Brunais, Soccer • Patricia Collins, Paratriathlon • Lia Coryel, Archery • Tom Davis, Cycling • Seth Jahn, Soccer • Kari Miller, Sitting Volleyball • Shawn Morelli, Cycling • Dan Regan, Sitting Volleyball • Jennifer Schuble, Cycling • Scot Severn, Shot Put, Discus, Javelin • Ahmed Shafik, Powerlifting • Gavin Sibayan, Soccer • Melissa Stockwell, Paratriathlon • James Stuck, Sitting Volleyball • Johnnie Williams, Discus, Javelin • Jessica Jones Meyers, Paratriathlon guide for a visually impaired competitor The Paralympics continue in Rio until Sunday.

Photo by Beth Bourgeois

Sgt. Michael Lukow competes in archery at the Parapan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico, Nov. 17, 2011, where he won a silver medal.

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2016 Pooch Plunge

Photos by Rick Musselman

Holly takes to the air from the diving board during the 2016 MWR Pooch Plunge, Saturday at Fort Belvoir’s Connelly Outdoor Pool Complex.

Duke takes a breather after a long mid-morning swim.

Ziggy prepares to take a plunge during the 2016 MWR Pooch Plunge.

Joey attempts to will his tennis ball closer to the side, in the interest of dry fur, during the 2016 MWR Pooch Plunge, Saturday at Fort Belvoir’s Connelly Outdoor Pool Complex.

Mr. Roscoe retrieves the ball during the 2016 MWR Pooch Plunge.

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504th MI Soldier earns titles in two boxing championships

By Sgt. Dominique M. Clarke 504th Military Intelligence Brigade Public Affairs Athletics is an important part of military culture and, within the 504th Military Intelligence Brigade, at Fort Hood, Texas, are many such athletic talents. One Soldier assigned to the brigade's Headquarters and Headquarters Company incorporates his military bearing, discipline, and drive into the sport of amateur boxing.

Cpl. Timothy Rojas, a North Bergen, N.J. native, has applied his work ethic and discipline to become successful in both his boxing and military careers. Recently, he earned the title of Best Noncommissioned Officer in the brigade's Best Warrior Competition. The competition pitted the brigade's top Soldiers against each other, while competing for the opportunity to compete up to the III Corps and Fort Hood level of competition.

During the Best Warrior Competition, the competitors tested their Army aptitude with urban warfare simulations, board interviews, physical fitness tests, written exams, and handson testing of Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills.

Using his military experience and training as a boxer, he says his "overall focus keeps (him) from distractions, and not only definitely help with the Best Warrior Competition for the brigade but helped to maintain physicality, which is necessary in training and matches."

As a boxing competitor, Rojas competed in the 150-pound weight class at the Houston Open Ring National Boxing Tournament, Aug. 20-21, and earned 1st Place in his division. The tournament hosts three-member boxing teams from around the country to compete.

He also competed in the same weight class at the Georgetown, Texas, Sterling Gloves Tournament, where he brought home the championship belt and the title as 2016 Sterling Glove Champion for his weight class.

Under the instruction of Coach Jesse Ravelo, a former Olympic boxing coach for the 1996 and 2012 U.S. boxing teams, Rojas perfects his craft six days a week. His training involves three days of sparring, bag routines, hand pads and jumping rope.

Rojas says he first started boxing at age 12 and stepped away from the sport after turning 14, taking a break until last August. The pure physicality of the events prepares him for matches and Army physical fitness events.

"Training prepares me for the physicality of the (boxing) events, the competitions and other obstacles," Rojas said.

The combined training of boxing and military physical fitness has allowed Rojas to increase his overall fitness level. The benefits from both training events improved his fitness score to a maximum score of 300 points on the Army Physical Fitness Test.

His devotion to fitness and winning ensured his leadership chain of command took notice, too.

Capt. Sean Birmingham, Commander of the brigade's Headquarters and Headquarters Company, spoke highly of Rojas' professionalism and

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Cpl. Timothy Rojas stands with the championship belt he recently earned on a unanimous decision at the Georgetown, Texas, Sterling Gloves Tournament, Aug. 27-28. Rojas is standing next to Jeff Mayweather, a former boxer who competed in the 1990s and uncle to the professional boxer, Floyd Mayweather, Jr. abilities to take on challenges and conquer them.

"Rojas gets after problems, attacking them, head on," said Birmingham. "He works out every day after work and weekends. Simply stating, the best way to describe his fitness shape, dedication and commitment is as 'phenomenal.'"

Birmingham also complimented the corporal's dedication to being an NCO and proficient Soldier.

"He is an extraordinary professional and versatile NCO. He is both technical and competent in his work. HHC is very lucky to have him on the team," Birmingham said.

1st Sgt. Antoinette Juarez, the senior NCO in the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 504th Military Intelligence Brigade, echoed the commander's admiration for Rojas.

"He has been doing great work since coming to the company. He is excelling at everything he's tasked with," Juarez said.

Whether it is in the field training for the brigade's next mission, or in the ring for his next big boxing challenge, it can be sure that Rojas will be upstanding, living up to the "Always Ready" motto of the 504th.

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Pooch Plunge 2016 Contest Winners Ice Cream Eating Competition (17 contestants) • Large Breed: Duey • Medium Breed: Blue • Small Breed: Duke Best Costume (6 contestants) • Bodhi (dressed as Olympic swimmer, Michael Phelps) Best Trick (4 contestants) • Casper (reading commands off of a piece of paper)

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Voellm said the event is one of the year’s most popular celebrations.

“We usually have at least 50 dogs come to this,” he said. “This is one of my favorite events. It’s just a lot of fun.”

Throughout the day, event host, Travis Souza, MWR special events coordinator and BOSS program manager, staged special competitions, including an ice cream eating contest; best costume, for the more fashion minded participants; and best trick, for the more daring.

As always, the event proved to be just as enjoyable among the dogs’ owners as it is for the canines themselves.

“He loves this,” said Shelly Pond of her white Labradoodle, George.

“We did the Pooch Plunge last year.

He’s been swimming since he was a puppy.”

“Orly took a little time to get used to swimming,” added Sarah Ettinger.

“We got her in September, so we kept trying to get her to swim in the middle of winter, in ponds. So we’re happy to see her here.”

Orly spent most of her time retrieving her main toy—a duck decoy—and Ettinger added that the choice of playthings was no coincidence.

“Her natural-aptitude test is coming up in a couple of weeks so we hope she continues to challenge herself.”

The Pooch Plunge, open to everyone, is the one day of the year when the dogs can enjoy free reign over the pool, diving into the water to retrieve toys and balls, swimming laps, enjoying a snack or two or just interacting with their fellow animals on an early September day.

MWR and Community Center coordinators put the event together and volunteers from around post judged the contests, provided water and first aid services if necessary.

For more information about the annual Pooch Plunge, and other upcoming community events, call Voellm at 703-805-9239, email romel.e.voellm. naf@mail.mil, or call 703-805-2620.

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Sports & Recreation Briefs This week Who’s the Fittest?

It’s time to start training for the Sports and Fitness 3rd Annual "Who's the Fittest?” competition, Saturday, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. This year’s events will include a combination of power lifts, Olympic lifts, muscle endurance workouts, and a short run. The fitness event takes place at the Kawamura Human Performance Center, 9250 Gunston Road, and is a two-man, team event. There will be six categories, including Open (18-44) male, female, and mixed divisions, master's (45 and up) male, female, and mixed.

Participants must compete as a team only. The cost is $40 per team. Register online at http://www.active.com/ ft-belvoir-va/running/who-s-the-fit test-2016 or in person at Kawamura Human Performance Center. Visit belvoir.armymwr.com for event details and rules or call 703-806-4655 for more information.

Youth sports winter enrollment Enrollment for youth wrestling, ages 6-15, is open until Nov 4; the season runs from November - March and costs $85. Upcoming sports include select basketball, House basketball, and cheerleading. Select Basketball is for children ages 9-13 and tryouts will be held on 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, and 21 Oct from 6-8 p.m. The cost, after making the team, is $85 and the season runs December - March. House Basketball is for children ages 5-15 and enrollment is open Sept. 26- Nov. 25; the season runs January - April, and the cost is $55. Cheerleading is for children ages 5-15 and enrollment is open Sept. 26- Nov. 25; the season runs January - April, and the cost is $55. Enrollment closes when teams are full or enroll date ends. Enrollment must be made in person with Youth Sports and Fitness, 9500 Barlow Road, Bldg. 950. For more information call 703-805-9138.

Benyaurd Indoor Pool winter hours The Outdoor Pools are now closed for the season and Benyaurd Indoor Pool is back on winter hours of operation. Monday-Thursday the pool is open 6 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3:30-8 p.m. for lap swim (closed from 1-3:30 p.m.).

Friday hours will be 6-10 a.m. Lap swim, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Lap/Rec swim, 12-1 p.m. Lap, 3:30-7 p.m. Lap/Rec, and 7-8 p.m. Lap. The pool will be open Saturday and Sunday 12-1 p.m.

Lap and 1-5 p.m. Lap/Rec.

Monthly and weekly aerobics class passes Sports and Fitness offers aerobics classes every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. All classes are at Wells Field House, 1810 Goethals Road, except Spin Classes which are at Graves Fitness Center, 2116 Abbott

Road. The Monday schedule is Pilates at 10:30 a.m. and Indoor Cycling at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday schedule is HITT at 10:30 a.m., Extreme Core at 11:30 a.m., and Yoga at 12 p.m. Wednesday schedule is Body Pump at 10:30 a.m. and Indoor Cycling at 11:30 a.m.

Thursday schedule is Zumba at 10:30 a.m. Extreme Core at 11:30 a.m., and Yoga at 12 p.m. An Unlimited Monthly Pass can be purchased for $20 or and an Unlimited Weekly Pass for $7. Passes may be purchased at Graves Fitness Center, 2116 Abbott Road, or at the Body Shop, 1023 12th Street. For more information, contact the Fitness Program Specialists at 703-806-4430. Visit the Sports and Fitness page at Belvoir.armymwr. com for detailed class descriptions.

American Red Cross Lifeguarding classes Benyaurd Indoor Swimming Pool offers multiple American Red Cross Lifeguard Classes. The first class will be Oct. 7-9 and Oct. 14-16 with a registration deadline of Oct. 3. The class costs $275. More details and prerequisites can be found on www.belvoir. armymwr.com. Future class dates include February, March and April 2017. Registration is open for all class dates and must be completed in person at Benyaurd Indoor Swimming Pool, 10051 Gay Road, Bldg. 182. Call 703-805-2620 for more information.

Water Safety Instructor Course with First Aid/CPR Benyaurd Indoor Swimming Pool offers a Water Safety Instructor Course with First Aid/CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification.

The course is Oct. 28-30 and Nov 4-5.

Details and class requirements can be found on www.belvoir.armymwr. com. The deadline to register is Oct. 21 and must be completed in person at the Benyaurd Indoor Swimming Pool, 10051 Gay Road, Bldg. 182. Call 703-805-2620 for more information.

Get Golf Ready The Fort Belvoir Golf Club offers golf clinics for beginners that will cover everything needed to get started. Sessions are once a week for 5 weeks and cover putting, chipping, pitching, full swing, and etiquette.

Thursday start date is today. Each session is one hour. Start times for the sessions is 6 p.m. Call the Golf Club at 703-806-5878 for more information.

Upcoming Golf Club Member-Guest Tournament The Golf Club invites everyone to participate in the 2016 MemberGuest Golf Tournament, Sept. 24 and 25. This is a 2-person team event played over 36 holes on both courses. Gunston Course will be played Sept. 24, and the Woodlawn

Course will be played on Sept. 25.

The tournament format for Saturday will be a “two person scramble” and the tournament format for Sunday will be “better ball of the partners.” The entry fee is $350 per team for all entries and the sign up deadline is Sept. 18, at 6:00 p.m. For more information, call the Golf Club at 703-806-5878 or visit belvoir. armymwr.com.

Oktoberfest Fort Belvoir’s MWR hosts one of the most anticipated events of the year: The 21st Annual Oktoberfest.

Located at Freemont Field on Belvoir’s North Post, Oktoberfest is a four-day festival that highlights authentic German cuisine, beverages, music, and dancing. Enjoy an exciting carnival, Volksmarch 10K Walk, a vendor market and much more.

This is a fun-filled event geared toward the whole family. Oktoberfest will be open Sept. 29, 6-10 p.m.; Sept. 30, 6 p.m.-midnight; Oct. 1, noon-midnight; and Oct. 2, noon to 10 p.m. Entry is free; bring cash for food, beverages, and carnival tickets. ATMs will be available on site.

Visit belvoir.armymwr.com for more details.

Breast Cancer Awareness 5k October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. MWR and Fort Belvoir Community Hospital invite the Belvoir Community to a 5K run/walk, Oct. 22 to raise awareness of breast cancer and show support for those affected. The race will start at 8:30 a.m. and ends with an FBCH presentation. The start and end location will be FBCH. Official timing will be conducted. Eligible participants include military, DoD civilians, retirees, and family members.

This is a free event and participants can register at Graves Fitness Center, the Body Shop, or Kawamura Human Performance Center. Call 703-806-4430 for more information.

Turkey Trot 5k/10k The Turkey Trot 5k/10k is Fort Belvoir’s premier race of the year and will be Nov. 19. The race will start at 9 a.m. and conclude with an awards ceremony at approximately 10:30 a.m. The race will start and end at 14th Street and Middleton Road. Register at Graves Fitness Center, the Body Shop or at Kawamura Human Performance Center. The cost is $20. Eligible participants include all active-duty Soldiers as well as mobilized/ADOS National Guard/Reserve Component Soldiers, and DoD civilians of the local Fort Belvoir community.

For more information, call Graves Fitness Center at 703-806-5368.

Golf Club membership sales Membership sales at the Fort

Belvoir Golf Club start March 7.

There are two championship 18hole golf courses, the Woodlawn and the Gunston courses. A spacious Clubhouse featuring Niblick's Clubhouse Grill and the Clubhouse Lounge offer not only a great view, but a variety of food and drink specials. Annual Patron Packages include unlimited Green Fees for a full year, priority tee time bookings, $2 discount on cart fees and 20 percent off practice range keys.

Contact the Golf Club at 703-8065878 for more information.

In Progress Associate passes now available at the Golf Club Fort Belvoir Golf Club is now offering the opportunity to become affiliated with the “Flagship Golf Facility” of the United States Army.

The Associate Pass Holder program is a great way to get many of the benefits of being a member of a golf club without the upfront costs involved. Participate in this program and join in the camaraderie of Army Golf. The annual fee of $100 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.

Rafting, kayak and canoe trips Outdoor Recreation offers white water rafting, kayak and canoe guided trips. Prices vary according to the activity and request for rentals. Call 703-805-3081 to register or for more information.

Day trips with Outdoor Recreation Day trips with Outdoor Recreation have begun and run through the summer and fall. ODR offers day trips such as wine tasting, hiking, white water rafting, fruit picking and much more, and will provide transportation. Prices vary based on the destination. For more information or to register for a trip, call ODR at 703-805-3081.

Private swim lessons Tailored to the individual, the private lessons offer the chance to gain overall confidence, improve specific techniques or focus on more advanced skills.

You have the option of a 30-minute class for $25 per person or 60-minute class for $50 per person.

Semi-private classes with a maximum of 2 people are also available.

Classes are at Connelly Outdoor Pool Complex. For more information or to schedule a lesson email: jaye.w.urban.naf@mail.mil.

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Army returns life-saving helmet to sergeant

By C. Todd Lopez Army News Service Staff Sgt. Frankie Hernandez might not be around today were it not for his Army-issued advanced combat helmet.

On Saturday, Hernandez was reunited with the helmet that saved his life, as part of Program Executive Office - Soldier's "Personal Protective Equipment Returns" program. Hernandez, an Army Reservist, is a platoon sergeant with the 668th Engineer Company out of Orangeburg, N.Y. Four years ago, May 18, 2012, while on deployment to Afghanistan, Hernandez was driving an up-armored D7 bulldozer in Afghanistan during an operation to build a road that would serve a U.S. Army infantry unit.

"It was in the afternoon, closer to the end of the evening," Hernandez remembered. "It was towards the end of the mission, when we came to a point where we needed to adjust the direction we were going."

Hernandez stepped out of his bulldozer to consult with two Army infantry officers about the construction mission. They had come to a swampy area and were trying to determine the best route of approach to continue building the road.

While they were consulting the map, they heard a loud noise coming from the bulldozer’s engine compartment. All three turned to look.

"The captain that was on my right asked me what it was," Hernandez said. "As I turned to answer — I don't remember what I was going to say to him — I felt the impact on my helmet, and on my head."

Hernandez had been fired upon, but his advanced combat helmet had stopped the bullet

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During a ceremony at the Orangeburg, N.Y., Reserve Center, Saturday, Col. Dean Hoffman, right, presents Staff Sgt. Frankie Hernandez, left, with the Advanced Combat Helmet that saved Hernandez’ life while he served in Afghanistan.

from hitting his head.

"I was kind of numb. I didn't know what had happened," Hernandez said. "So, I told the captain to my right, 'I think I got hit.'"

The captain confirmed for Hernandez that he'd been hit on the helmet. At that point, the men dropped to the ground and sought cover.

Hernandez called for another bulldozer to provide additional cover and an infantry captain called for gun support.

Today, Hernandez finds it hard to describe

exactly what was going through his mind after being hit by gunfire.

"One second, you're normal, talking,” he said.

“And then, the next, your whole body goes numb.

You get like a ringing sensation in your ear. …

I thought about a lot of things: family, friends, my Soldiers. Everything was going through my head at the same time."

Hernandez received the Purple Heart in July 2012 for the wounds he received that day.

When protective equipment, like an advanced combat helmet or an enhanced small arms protective insert, fulfills its role in combat -- by taking fire – PEO Soldier evaluates it to see how well the gear performed.

Hernandez’ fiancée, several members of his unit and some of the 668th’s chain of command attended the ceremony.

Col. Dean Hoffman, program manager for Soldier Protection and Individual Equipment, part of PEO Soldier at Fort Belvoir, said that such events remind Soldiers of the value of their personal protective equipment.

"When we do a ceremony like this, what it does is it says, one, you're going to get the best equipment the Army can provide, and two, that it works," Hoffman said.

Hoffman said that Hernandez is alive today because of the work of the PEO Soldier team, industry, Army scientists and engineers, and places like Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center, Army Research Laboratories and the Defense Logistics Agency.

"Everybody in the lifecycle plays a key role," Hoffman said. "We can't do it alone. We need that total team working together to provide the best equipment."

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MWR division changing CYS facilities

By DFMWR Marketing In addition to previously published changes to Belvoir DFMWR facilities, Child, Youth and School Services, or CYS Services, will also undergo changes.

Due to growth in the CYSS outreach services program, CYS Services will transition to Building 200 over the next few months, with as little disruption to families as possible.

CYS Services appreciates the feedback they have received from customers, and are taking action to provide more efficient processes in a new location specifically designed to meet their customers’ needs. The following offices are im-

Exchange brings back fee-free holiday layaway Exchange Public Affairs Once again, the Army and Air Force Exchange Service is offering fee-free layaway for Service members, families and retirees who want to get a jump-start on their holiday shopping and keep gifts hidden safely out of sight from prying eyes.

Starting now, the Exchange will waive the $3 service fee for items that are put on layaway and paid for by Dec. 24 — including toys and bikes. Purchases of $25 or more are eligible for the layaway plan.

“By waiving the service fee, the Exchange is giving military shoppers extra incentive to consider layaway, both as a budgeting tool and as a way to keep snooping loved ones from finding their gifts before the big day,” said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Sean Applegate, the Exchange’s senior enlisted adviser.

“With a few months to go before the holidays, shoppers can start checking off their gift lists — and keep those presents safely hidden.”

A deposit of 15 percent is required to hold items on layaway at the Exchange. Shoppers can visit customer service for complete program details and eligibility information.

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pacted by the move: • School Support Specialists/School Liaison Officers, or SLOs, have completed their transition and can be reached at 703-805-3126.

• Health Specialists/Nurses transitioned in August. Call Parent Central Services for help or to make an appointment with the nurse, 703805-1908.

Parent Central Services: CYS central registration and enrollment offices have begun transitioning and expect to be finished by Oct. 3. Beginning Oct. 3, the operating hours for Parent Central Services will be: • Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. – full service

• Wednesdays, PCS will offer on-site re-registration appointments from 6 a.m.-6 p.m.

• Second Saturday of each month, 8 a.m.-noon.

The Schools of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration and Skills, or SKIES, office and classes aren’t affected by the move and will continue to operate in the Markham School Age Building, 9500 Barlow Road. The SKIES director can be reached at 703-805-9146.

Parents should check online at http://belvoir. armymwr.com, phone PCS at 703-805-1908 or email PCS staff for more information.

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Countdown of Belvoir’s top ten specimen trees

By Brice Bartley Directorate of Public Works Environmental and Natural Resource Division Fort Belvoir is home to a variety of trees and hosts some magnificent specimens. Here is a subjective ranking of the top 10 trees, representing 10 different species: 10. Tulip trees at Route 1 and Old Colchester.

In the forest near this intersection are several of Belvoir’s largest trees. This member of the magnolia family was a preferred source of material for canoes built by Native Americans, due to properties of the wood and the size and straightness of the trunk typical of the species. Tulip trees on Belvoir grow as large as 57 inches in diameter and 128 feet tall.

9. American beech at Davison Army Airfield.

Belvoir forests are noteworthy for containing stands of American beeches, a climax species, in terms of forest succession. Specimens of the “initial tree,” a moniker which refers to its smooth, gray bark, invite carving, which can persist for decades. Our largest American beech, found and measured at 54 inches in diameter by Fort Belvoir natural resource manager Greg Fleming, resides within the stretch of Belvoir’s Forest and Wildlife Corridor running along Davison Army Airfield.

8. Swamp white oak near Abbott Wetland Refuge.

Another denizen of the Forest and Wildlife Corridor, this 50-inch swamp white oak is noteworthy both for its size and the relative scarcity of mature examples of the species on Belvoir. Young swamp white oaks now can be found throughout Fort Belvoir, as the species’ urban tolerance has made it a valuable addition to our street-tree planting palette, in the wake of problems like the emerald ash borer, a pest which has decimated the ashes once used as street trees.

7. Eastern hemlock in RCI Village.

While the sap-sucking insect known as the hemlock woolly adelgid has severely impacted the eastern hemlock throughout its range, there are scattered examples of these evergreen conifers throughout Fort Belvoir. The largest is a 40-inchdiameter behemoth gracing one of our historic neighborhoods.

6. Northern red oak in Forest and Wildlife Corridor.

This forest tree is noteworthy for having a wide, straight trunk for most of its 100-foot height.

Found in the Forest and Wildlife Corridor within the training area, similarly special trees can be glimpsed throughout Belvoir’s trail system within the Accotink Bay Wildlife Refuge.

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White oak at Route 1 and Pohick 5. American elms along Belvoir Road between 16th and 18th.

Before being wiped out by an epidemic of Dutch elm disease, American elms were ubiquitous street trees. Fortunately, Belvoir still features some magnificent, old specimens such as this grouping of eight stately trees with the spreading branches typical of the species and another beautiful, old tree at the Officers’ Club. Elm-lovers take heart: new, disease-resistant cultivars were planted throughout Belvoir during Base Realignment and Closure and are now thriving.

4. American holly.

A contender for state champion due to its extraordinarily large double-trunks and the wide spread of its crown, the top American holly on Fort Belvoir is not accessible to the public. However, there are excellent examples of this beautiful evergreen elsewhere throughout post, including a large specimen towering near the NRMC facility in Bldg. 1221, visible from Pence Gate.

3. White oak at Route 1 and Pohick.

Tucked just within the wood line near the southeast corner of this major intersection stands an impressive example of the most spectacular species of oak growing within the mid-Atlantic area. While many would cite the live oak as the U.S.’s greatest oak species, live oaks only reach their potential in warmer, southern climes, so the white oak wins on the basis of its size, variety and character.

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Willow oak at Thayer Library 2. American sycamore at Kennedy Homeless Shelter.

This giant, which stands along Route 1, is the most visible tree on the list and has garnered the recognition of the Fairfax County Tree Commission as a Mount Vernon District Celebrated Tree.

With its massive, 60-inch-diameter trunk and graceful white boughs, this striking tree has been estimated to be up to 150 years old, and efforts were made to protect it during the original construction of Route 1 and the shelter. As noted by Fort Belvoir wildlife expert John Pilcicki, the mottled bark on the lower trunk of sycamores, which resembles camouflage, would make this species an excellent candidate for official tree of the Army.

1. Willow oak at Thayer Library.

With its huge trunk and majestic crown, this enormous oak with its 120-foot wide crown and 60-inch-diameter trunk stands as Fort Belvoir’s top specimen tree. A system of rods and cables serves to protect the tree from lightning strikes, and the tree is regularly pruned and mulched to help it continue to thrive. Given the species’ urban tolerance and relatively rapid growth for an oak, willow oaks are popular street trees, found throughout the installation.

Contact Brice Bartley, brice.c.bartley.civ@mail. mil, of Fort Belvoir’s Directorate of Public Works, Environmental and Natural Resource Division with comments on this article or recommendations for worthy additions to this list.

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Army reaches $1 billion energy milestone

By Dave Foster Army.mil The Army announced it has surpassed the $1 billion mark in energy savings performance and utility energy services contracts in less than five years. The contracts are in response to President Obama's challenge to all federal agencies to achieve a total investment of $4 billion before the end of 2016.

The Army Materiel Command's Anniston Army Depot in Alabama awarded a utility energy service contract, valued at approximately $20 million, to clinch the milestone. This

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contract will enhance the Army's readiness efforts by allowing Anniston to run more effective and efficient daily operations.

"These contracts are important to the Army," said Katherine Hammack, assistant secretary of the Army for installations, energy and environment.

"Federal agencies like the Army can leverage their utility budgets and take the steps essential to enhancing resiliency, achieving cost savings, and improving operations and maintenance."

Private investors use their own funds to modernize, upgrade, or implement energy and water efficiency, and renewable energy systems on

Army installations. In return, the Army pays back the investment with some of the utility cost savings achieved from these improvements.

The investors guarantee a minimum savings that meets or exceeds the required payments. At the end of the contract, the Army owns all of the improvements and benefits from the continuing savings, which it can use to meet other readiness requirements.

With the Anniston Army Depot signing, the Army has contracted for 127 individual projects, or task orders, totaling $1.015 billion. This represents 33 percent of the federal government's total response to the

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To enter, authorized students in grades 6-12 with a 2.5 or higher GPA can submit an essay, in English, of 500 words or less explaining their involvement in the community and why their community is important to them. Four winners worldwide will each be awarded a $5,000 scholarship, courtesy of Unilever.

“Giving back and serving the community is important at any age,” said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Sean Applegate, Exchange senior enlisted adviser. “This contest gives the Exchange the opportunity to recognize and reward those students that are truly making a difference.”

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Belvoir Briefs Protestant Women of the Chapel today Belvoir’s Protestant Women of the Chapel has its Fall Kick-Off today from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Woodlawn Chapel. People can sign up for Bible studies and hear from speaker and author, Ellie Lofaro, who pairs Biblical principles with life's deeper questions.

The event includes lunch and free watchcare for children from 6 weeks to 11 years. Questions can be e-mailed to programs@pwocfortbelvoir.org.

Blood drive The Armed Services Blood Program hosts a blood drive Monday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the USO Warrior and Family Center on Belvoir. Online appointments are available at militarydonor.com, using sponsor code ‘USO.’ However, walk-in donors are welcome.

People with donor eligibility questions or concerns can send an e-mail to donna-lee.onwona.civ@mail.mil.

Purple Heart The Greater Washington DC Chapter 353, Military Order of the Purple Heart, has a monthly meeting at 1 p.m. Saturday in American Legion Post 176, 6520 Amherst Ave., Springfield.

The group hopes to plan this year’s Family Picnic and needs everyone’s input and support.

Lunch is available before the meeting at The Warrior Café.

All recipients, especially recent medal recipients, of the Purple Heart Medal are invited. Info is available from Commander, retired Col. Gordon Sumner, gordon. sumner53@gmail.com, or Adjutant William Lee, email: wlee95678@ outlook.com.

Genealogy meeting The Mount Vernon Genealogical Society hosts genealogist Vic Dunn, who will speak on "Beating the Odds: Using Indirect Evidence to Solve Brick Walls." People who go can learn how to use a variety of types of indirect evidence to "prove" relationships, when direct evidence is lacking.

Dunn uses real-life examples people can adapt to their own research.

The free event is Tuesday from 1-3 p.m., in Room 112 of the Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500 Shenandoah Road, Alexandria.

More information is available from www.mvgenealogy.org or by calling 703-768-4101.

First Friday Story Time at Van Noy Fairfax County Public Libraries visits Belvoir’s Van Noy Library the first Friday of every month from 10:30-11:30 a.m. for Story Time. Stories will be read aloud to children 5 and younger. Story Time is free and no registration is required. Van Noy

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Twinkle Toes Dance Classes enrolling 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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Oktoberfest Fort Belvoir’s Family and MWR hosts one of the most anticipated events of the year: The 20th Annual Oktoberfest. Located on Belvoir’s Fremont Field, Oktoberfest is a four-day festival that highlights authentic German cuisine, beverages, music, and dancing.

People can enjoy a carnival; Volksmarch 10K walk; a vendor market and more. Oktoberfest is geared toward the whole family.

Oktoberfest is Sept. 29 from 6-10 p.m.; Sep. 30, 6 p.m.-midnight; Oct. 1, noon to midnight; and Oct. 2 from noon to 8 p.m.

Entry is free; bring cash for food, beverages, and carnival tickets. ATMs will be available on site. Visit belvoir. armymwr.com for more details.

American Red Cross Lifeguarding Classes Benyaurd Indoor Swimming Pool offers multiple American Red Cross Lifeguard Classes. The first classes are Oct. 7-9 and Oct. 14-16, with an Oct. 3 registration deadline. The class costs $275. More details and prerequisites can be found on the MWR website Belvoir.armymwr.com. Future classes will be conducted in February, March and April.

Registration is open for all class dates and must be completed in person at Benyaurd Indoor Swimming Pool, 10051 Gay Road, Bldg. 182.

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CYSS Sitters Course CYSS will host a Sitters course for teens ages 13-17 interested in becoming a certified sitter on Belvoir. The course familiarizes participants with all the responsibilities of babysitting and provides CPR/First Aid training.

Students will get a completion certificate after attending both sessions, noon to 4 p.m., Nov. 7 and 8.

At the end of the course, certified participants can be put on the Belvoir referral list. The course is free, but all participants must be registered with Child, Youth and School Services.

Registration appointments can be made with Parent Central Services, 703-805-1908. For more information about the Sitters Course, call 703805-9146 or 703-805-1909.

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Together most their lives, twins chart their own paths

By Terrance Bell Fort Lee, Va. Breaking some the ties of brotherhood can be difficult. Just ask the Castillo twins.

The 19-year-olds from Merced, Calif., are your typical twins.

Growing up, Moises and Macario Castillo dressed alike, participated in the same activities, and were known to cause occasional identity confusion in their schools and neighborhood.

When they graduated high school, however, they chose to part ways for roughly a year and developed lives removed from the ones they knew as kids. Moises relocated to the Seattle area to attend college and Macario stayed behind in Merced.

The separation bore some hard truths, said Macario.

"To be honest, you are not used to living without that person you've been living with your whole life," he said. "You have this sense of emptiness. You wake up and you're used to seeing that person and then, one day, they're gone."

Moises said his experience being away from his brother was similar.

"When I moved out, I had to kind of do things on my own, instead of talking to him and deciding what 'we're' going to do," he recalled of his new life.

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Privates Moises and Marcario Castillo — 19-year-olds from Merced, Calif. — are Water Treatment Specialist Course students assigned to the Quartermaster School. The two plan to pursue civil engineering and boxing in college. joining the Army as a way to cor- treatment specialists. They atrect their abrupt parting. Today, tended basic combat training at they serve as advanced individual Fort Jackson, S.C. and arrived at training privates assigned to Ro- Fort Lee for advanced individual meo Company, 262nd Quartermas- training in August. ter Battalion at Fort Lee, Va. Moises plans to attend commu"We both agreed to join to- nity college in Washington and purgether," said Macario. "It was an sue a degree in civil engineering at 'if I do it, you do it' kind of thing." the University of Washington. He The Castillo twins joined the also wants to pursue a spot on the California Army National Guard school's boxing team. Macario also roughly a week apart as water wants to pursue civil engineering,

but has not decided upon a college.

He plans to box also.

Their plans today seem to be essentially the same as they were before they joined the National Guard, but, with one important difference: they have come to terms with the realization that transitioning from a lifetime of sharing to separate lives takes time.

"Going to college, we’ll have a lot of responsibilities we need to take care of. So, we won't be able to stay in touch like we use to," said Moises. "In high school, it was easy to just go home and talk about it. In college, you have to focus on passing and pursuing your own career."

Macario is somewhat torn by the transition, but believes it's necessary.

"In a way, I think it's actually good, but it's kind of bad," he said.

"I realize you have to learn to let go and let the other person pursue his own life or else (he) can never pursue it as a person."

In their new lives and careers, the brothers will still have much in common. Both will be National Guardsmen pursuing the same skill set, the same college major, and the same sport.

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