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INSCOM welcomes new commanding general By Melony Bagwell Army Intelligence and Security Command Members of the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command, INSCOM; senior leaders and distinguished guests, including some from partner nations; gathered for a change of command ceremony at the Fort Belvoir Community Center, Monday. Maj. Gen. Christopher S. Ballard, who previously served as the deputy assistant chief of staff, C/J-2, United Nations Command/Combined Forces Command, U.S. Forces Korea, Republic of Korea, took command from Maj. Gen. George J. Franz III during the ceremony. “We are fortunate to welcome Chris and Michelle Ballard back to the INSCOM family,” said Lt. Gen. Robert P. Ashley Jr., U.S. Army deputy chief of staff for intelligence (G2), and the ceremony’s reviewing officer. “They are the perfect choice and there is no better successor to command this organization.” During his remarks, Ashley also spoke of the many INSCOM accomplishments under Franz. “Know that, during your tenure as

Up Front MWR holiday hours

Most Belvoir MWR facilities are closed Monday for Independence Day. The ones that are open are: Graves Fitness Center, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Outdoor Recreation, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., with canoes, kayaks, fishing poles, lawn games and live and frozen bait. Van Noy Library, Specker Field House and the Body Shop are closed from Saturday through Monday. The Bowling Center, Marina and RV Storage offices are closed Sunday and Monday.

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Maj. Gen. Christopher S. Ballard addresses the crowd after assuming command of the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command during a ceremony at the Fort Belvoir Community Center, Monday. INSCOM’s commanding general, you had a tremendously positive impact on the command, the Military Intelligence Corps and the Army, but, most importantly, on the safety of all the Service members in harm’s way.” said Ashley. “You made certain that com-

batant commanders, component commanders and theater commanders in Iraq and Afghanistan had ready and responsive intelligence forces to support their missions.” In his farewell speech, Franz, who See INSCOM, Page A7

Army Legal Services Agency welcomes new commander

Newcomers’ orientation

Belvoir’s next monthly newcomers’ orientation is July 12, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Community Center. The orientation is followed by resilience training, starting at 1 p.m. Mission-partner organizations are also asked to tell their employees, new and ‘old,’ about the event. Info is available by calling 703805-1795.

By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer

The U.S. Army Legal Services Agency’s Brig. Gen. Paul Wilson relinquished command to Brig. Gen. Stuart Risch June 22, during a change of command ceremony. “This organization is, in many ways, reflective of what it is that we do as a JAG Corps,” said Lt. Gen. Flora Darpino, the Judge Advocate General. “It truly is reflective of the diversity of practice that we have in our JAG Corps, and, it’s when you’re assigned here as commander that you really are charged with two things … to learn and to lead.” When you have experts in your agency who know so much, you also get to learn as a commander, she said. “It’s that dual hat you wear as a commander, not only the litigation portion of the portfolio but that military justice portion of the portfolio, and you balance those two, knowing that you hold in your hand the globe and the guidon of the worldwide mission,” Darpino said. Risch, as the new commander, has an opportunity to See USALSA, Page A7

The Installation Voting Office encourages all Service members, spouses, voting-age family members and civilians to register to vote in the upcoming election. Belvoir’s Voting Installation Office is in the Welcome Center, Bldg. 1155. The installation voting officer is scheduled to be at Belvoir’s Main Exchange providing voting information to anyone today and Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. People with questions about voting may contact Stephan Patterson, 703-806-0721, Stephan.d.patterson.civ@mail.mil.

Save the date — ACS 51st birthday

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Brig. Gen. Stuart Risch assumes command of U.S. Army Legal Services Agency as he accepts the agency guidon from Lt. Gen. Flora Darpino, Judge Advocate General, June 22 at Fort Belvoir.

Belvoir’s Army Community Service hosts its 51st birthday celebration July 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at ACS, 9800 Belvoir Road, Bldg. 200. The free event includes pizza, fruit, cake, ice cream, prizes, a scavenger hunt, face painting, and recognition of the longest working Fort Belvoir ACS employee. The celebration is open to everyone and registration is not needed. ACS’s number is 703-805-4590.

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Asian tiger mosquitoes cause the most bites in Va. By Navy Lt. Cmdr. Jeremy Wilkinson Chief of Public Health, Fort Belvoir Community Hospital Every summer, thousands complain about the horrible mosquito problems they have in their neighborhoods. Often, a nearby pond, puddle, flooded ditch, marsh or swamp are the focus of the mosquito complaint. However, in most cases, the problem mosquitoes turn out to be Asian tiger mosquitoes and their source is found to be containers of water on or near the citizen’s property. Asian tiger mosquitoes are known as container breeders, because its aquatic-breeding habitats are strictly comprised of artificial or natural containers that hold water. Asian tiger mosquitoes will not lay their eggs in, or breed in, puddles, flooded ditches, natural ponds, marshes, swamps, or any body of water with a natural soil substrate. Mosquito-breeding containers can include: buckets; plastic cups; trash can lids or trash cans; ceramic or plastic plant trays; ornamental, plastic-lined ponds; old tires; boats; bird baths; wading pools; rain barrels; toys; bottles

or jars; clogged roof gutters; corrugated, black plastic downspout extension pipes; tree holes, or knot holes or forks in tree trunks that hold water; rock pools, or holes in large stones that hold water; etc. In shady neighborhoods, trees reduce the amount of water evaporation from their aquatic "container" habitats by providing shade and reducing air flow. A container with a gallon of water sitting in the shade still holds water months later, even if there has been no rain. An Asian tiger mosquito larva can finish developing into an adult biting mosquito in as little as a tablespoon of water. Asian tiger mosquitoes are only active during daylight hours, through dusk, but prefer not to spend too much time in open sunlight. Therefore, their populations are more of a problem in shaded neighborhoods. Tiger mosquitoes spend a lot of time sitting in the foliage of a bush or shrub, waiting for a person, cat, or dog to walk by, before they fly out to bite. They are persistent in their attempts to feed, but are not bold enough to just fly up and bite a person on the nose or face, like some mosquito species. Instead, they are cautious and sneaky, preferring to bite ankles, and the backs of arms and legs.

Asian tiger mosquitoes can be a potential health threat, as they can transmit a number of mosquito-borne diseases. In Virginia, these diseases include West Nile virus, La Crosse encephalitis, and Eastern equine encephalitis. They could also be important vectors of tropical diseases like dengue and chikungunya, if and when these diseases get imported into Virginia. Controlling Asian tiger mosquitoes by mosquito control programs is difficult because the truck-mounted foggers, or aerosol sprayers, traditionally used for mosquito control only kill the species that are in active flight. As Asian tiger mosquitoes fly very little, and spend most of their time sitting in foliage, waiting for a meal to walk by, they are poorly controlled by such sprays. To have an impact, aerosol sprays have to be directed with some velocity into all shrubberies and foliage from close range in each yard, mostly by people using backpack foggers. The best tiger mosquito control efforts involve teams of people going house-to-house to find and dump, or treat all the container breeding habitats at each residence, and educate residents. This activity can be combined with backpack fog-

ging or by applying barrier sprays, or residual insecticides sprayed on bushes to prevent mosquitoes from landing or resting there. However, this type of control activity is generally too intensive and costly. If homeowners are not educated or involved in the process, it has to be repeated each year or several times a year for many years. Neighborhoods can also form their own organizations to eliminate tiger mosquito breeding habitats, and this cooperation between neighbors can be quite effective. Educated residents will breed fewer Asian tiger mosquitoes on their properties than those who have no understanding of the biology of this species. If you are having problems with mosquitoes in your neighborhood, focus on container habitats first. They are most usually the source of the problem mosquitoes. Reducing or eliminating the production of mosquitoes around your home helps you and your neighbors have a safe and enjoyable outdoor life this summer. For additional information, go to www.cdc.gov/zika. On Belvoir, Steve Watters is DPW’s Installation Pest Management Coordinator, 703-806-0684.

Fireworks: What you should know Fort Belvoir DES, Fire and Emergency Services Division The Fort Belvoir Fire and Emergency Services Division wants to ensure that everyone take steps to prevent Independence Day festivities from turning into a tragedy at family picnics, outings to the beach and neighborhood barbecues. Each July 4, hundreds of children are permanently disfigured due to burns by fireworks. Here's what you should know: • On Fort Belvoir, all fireworks are illegal to possess or discharge, including gold-label sparklers. Snapand-pop noise makers, snakes, and party poppers are the only fireworks authorized on Belvoir. • Each year, fireworks in the U.S. cause approximately 12 deaths, 2,000 serious eye injuries, and 5,000 other injuries, including amputated fingers. • Although many people mistakenly believe sparklers are safe, sparklers

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• Teach children that fireworks are not toys. Explain the dangers of explosives and fireworks to your children. • Do not allow children to handle fireworks, including sparklers. Set a good example and do not handle fireworks or sparklers yourself. • Get the proper permits and insurance before holding any public fireworks display. • Enjoy the thrill of fireworks and pyrotechnics at public displays by licensed professionals. Be careful and have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend. For more information about fireworks, contact the Fort Belvoir Fire Marshal’s Office, 703-805-2091.

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Pet waste, sewer overflows affect Belvoir waters By Courtney Lipski and Pamela Couch Directorate of Public Works Environmental and Natural Resources Division Water quality of streams and rivers can be decreased, or “impaired,” because of the amount of a type of bacteria called Escherichia coli or E. coli found in human and animal wastes. The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has determined that waterways surrounding Fort Belvoir (Accotink, Pohick and Dogue creeks and the Potomac River) are all impaired because the amount of bacteria found in these waterways are higher than the Virginia-specified water quality limit. Consequently, these waterways are not safe for recreational use, including swimming, fishing and boating. There are two primary sources of E. coli at Belvoir: Pet waste and sanitary sewer overflows. Pet waste left to decay on the street or in the grass and human waste from sanitary sewer overflows are washed into our storm drains when it rains and eventually end up in the waterways. Storm drains everywhere on Belvoir, including housing areas, discharge directly into stream, ponds, or rivers and eventually to the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay. Improper disposal of pet waste is not just a water-quality issue that impacts our recreational activities and wildlife found living in the water; it is also a health issue. Pets, children who play outside, and adults who garden risk infection from the bacteria and parasites found in pet waste. Sanitary sewer overflows are caused by clogs in the sanitary sewer pipes, which cause human waste to back up and come out of the manholes that may be near a storm drain. At Fort Belvoir, fats, oils and greases,

and wipes (baby wipes, cleaning wipes, cleaning pads, dusters, etc.) are the main causes of clogs in the sanitary sewer pipes. Fortunately, there are some simple things you can do to help keep Fort Belvoir waterways clean and healthy:

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• Bag it: Pick up pet waste using a plastic bag and throw away in one of the pet waste disposal cans in housing areas. If one of these cans is not located near, throw the bag away in a trash can. • Flush it: Pick up pet waste and flush only the waste, not the bag, down the toilet.

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1st IO Command holds change of command, responsibility ceremonies By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer The 1st Information Operations Command (Land) held its Change of Command and Change of Responsibility ceremonies June 20 in Thurman Hall. Col. Jayson Spade and Command Sgt. Maj. Warren Robinson relinquished command to Col. James Skelton and Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dodson. “Soldiers, civilians, and contractors of the 1st IO, … your discipline and precision represent the highest level of professionalism and you represent the unit flawlessly,” said Maj. Gen. George J. Franz III, commanding general of the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command. The personnel in the unit bring high discipline and innovation, he said. 1st IO has executed each of their missions with professionalism and diligence, while supporting strategic decision makers. Without a doubt, Skelton and Dodson will continue to lead the team well, Franz said. “(Skelton) is just the right leader to continue moving the unit forward,” he said, adding that Skelton has a great reputation and the credentials to lead. Dodson also brings with him a wide range of experience that has prepared him well for the job. Skelton said he is honored to get the chance to command the unit, knowing that it would take great responsibility and challenge. Spade and Robinson, the outgoing team, have made invaluable contribuPhoto by Paul Lara tions to the unit, Franz said. Col. James Skelton, 1st Information Operations Command (Land) com“(Spade) has provided the right blend of tactical experience, disciplined mander, center, receives the guidon from Maj. Gen. George J. Franz III, leadership, creativity, innovation, and selfless dedication to this team,” INSCOM commander, during change of command ceremonies at Fort he said, adding that Robinson also had significant accomplishments that Belvoir's Thurman Hall, June 20. would prove significant and lasting on the unit. “It has been my great honor and privilege to lead this amazing command The team led more than 880 diverse missions and oversaw training moreT:9.5”group with an eclectic, independent, and creative group of people, like those in the 1st IO Command,” Spade said. than 3,300 personnel, Franz said.

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Performing military duties and involved in an accident? Call military claims office Submitted by Office of the Staff Judge Advocate The Fort Belvoir Claims Office has advice for Soldiers and civilian employees: Don’t be the Soldier whose insurance rates go up because you didn’t call the claims office first. Don’t be the Soldier or federal employee who gets sued in state court because you didn’t call the claims office first. If you are involved in a traffic accident involving a government vehicle, it may be in your best interest to contact the claims office before contacting or settling with your insurer. Soldiers who sustain property damage or loss due to government-driver negligence may file a claim with the military claims office and be reimbursed under the Military Claims Act when the loss is caused by the negligence of another Soldier or government employee acting within the scope of his or her official duties. However, if the loss occurs incident to a Soldier’s military service - for example, a Soldier’s privately owned vehicle is parked at duty loca-

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From Page A1 learn from those within the agency, she said. “I have seen him lead over the years, and he will also lead (USALSA) with the great ability that he has demonstrated in the past,” Darpino said. “Paul can be confident that he is leaving all of his people in the good hands of Risch, who is now sitting in the commander’s chair.” This will be Risch’s second assignment at USALSA. He said his first assignment was 18 years ago when he was a major and that he loved every second of it. “There’s a lot of exceptional work that goes on behind the scenes,” Risch said about USALSA, adding that Wilson made an already-great organization even better. “I don’t take this lightly,” he said. “This command means the world to me, it means the world to us, and we will do everything we can to take it to even greater heights, if that’s possible.” Wilson did a phenomenal job in his time as commander of USALSA, Darpino said. “He’s seen over 600 cases and has sat in on four. He’s also made an impact throughout the organization. “For me, it really has been ‘don’t break it’ because I know we have so many talented leaders within the organization,” Wilson said. USALSA, which is made up of exceptional professionals, will be left in great hands, he said. Wilson’s next assignment is as commander of the Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School in Charlottesville, Va.

tion or at commissary; the Soldier’s insurer will not be able to recover through a subrogation claim. In some cases, this may cause the Soldier’s insurance rates to go up. Soldiers and civilian employees driving a government vehicle or personal vehicle pursuant to official duties should contact the claims office as soon as possible after a traffic accident. Military members and government employees should not talk with insurance adjusters or attorneys representing the opposing side after such incidents. If you get a request to discuss the matter, you should immediately contact your servicing Staff Judge Advocate Office. Early contact with the claims office may prevent unnecessary lawsuits and depositions of government personnel for actions performed in the course of their duties. We can help. Call your local military claims office if you or another person experience a loss due to government activities. The Fort Belvoir Army Claims Office can be reached at 703-805-2315, 4395 or 4377. The Fort Myer Army Claims Office can be reached at 703696-0761.

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is moving on to U.S. Cyber Command at Fort Meade, Md., thanked the INSCOM team members for all their accomplishments during his time as commander. “It has been an honor, almost beyond words, to have commanded the men and women of INSCOM these last 25 months,” Franz said. “It is a privilege to have served with this incredibly talented and dedicated team of professionals.” After taking the podium, Ballard thanked Franz for building such a strong foundation and said

he looks forward to being back in the INSCOM family. “I am excited and proud to be a part of what INSCOM is doing today for Soldiers, our Army and our nation,” Ballard said. “To the men and women of INSCOM … I am thrilled and honored to rejoin your ranks and I promise you my very best.” Headquartered at Fort Belvoir, INSCOM is the Army’s force for dominant intelligence in the land and cyberspace domains. INSCOM has more than 17,500 Soldiers, Army civilians and contractors in 180 locations in 40 countries around the globe.

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911th practices ropes rescue techniques at Lorton facility By Amanda Stewart Staff writer A group of Soldiers from the 911th Technical Rescue Engineer Company assessed a scene in Lorton earlier this month. A helicopter had crashed into a bar and grill. The pilot, injured, but alive, was trapped inside. Their job was to get him out. The training scenario was one of several presented to the Soldiers of the 911th as part of their ongoing ropes rescue training. The 911th, which specializes in urban search and rescue and is the only technical rescue company in the Department of Defense, regularly trains at a Fairfax County training facility in Lorton, a few miles from Fort Belvoir. Last week, in the most recent training effort, in addition to attending classroom instruction, the Soldiers practiced rope-

Soldiers from the 911th Technical Rescue Engineer Company participate in training at a Fairfax County facility in Lorton, June 16. The simulated scenario had Soldiers rescuing a trapped pilot from a crashed helicopter. rescue techniques at both the 911th’s own fort, the Soldiers practiced rescuing people The training helps the Soldiers of the training facility on Belvoir and at the Lor- from elevator shafts, trenches and from 911th prepare for emergencies when they ton facility. other locations using ropes, said Sgt. 1st may need to use those same techniques to “Ropes training is one of the techniques Class Sean Sejersen, platoon sergeant. help people, he said. that is a big part of what we do in techni“We have a good partnership with Fair“We’re utilizing all of the techniques cal rescue,” said Lt. Grace Andrews. fax County and come out to this facility we’ve learned for ropes rescue out here,” In addition to the helicopter rescue ef- about once a month,” Sejersen said. he said.

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LGAFB competes in weekly tournament By Rick Musselman Sports editor The Ladies Golf Association of Fort Belvoir held its weekly tournament, under ideal weather conditions, June 21 on the Golf Club’s Woodlawn Course. These highly popular events, usually following a shotgun-start format, take place Tuesday mornings from April to October. Tournament play continues into November. The LGAFB is open to all female golfers eligible for membership at Fort Belvoir Golf Club, and interested players can join at any time during the season, said Gloria Orr, LGAFB secretary. Annual dues are $65. The LGAFB, formed in 1957, provides female golfers the chance to share their enthusiasm for the sport in a socially competitive environment, according to a LGAFB press release. For weekly play dates, groups are comprised of players from various flights, based on handicap, See LGAFB, Page B2

Timeout

That which doesn’t kill me By Rick Musselman Sports editor

Photo by Rick Musselman

LGAFB member, Won Pong, lines up a mid-range putt during the organization's weekly tournament play, June 21 at the Golf Club.

USALSA closes softball season with 18-5 triumph over 249th En. Bn. By Rick Musselman Sports editor The U.S. Army Legal Services Agency kept offensive momentum building through six straight innings to trounce the 249th Engineer Battalion 18 – 5, in an FY16 intramural softball season closer, June 22 at South Post Field. The victory propelled the former Commander’s Cup champion into a first-place tie at the top of the east division rankings with perennial contender, Fort Belvoir Community Hospital. In the broad scheme of the playoff picture, the game carried little weight, with both squads having secured their respective post-season berths the week prior. The third-seed Engineers’ 8-2 record earned the unit a bye in the opening round, and even with a loss, USALSA would also kick off its trophy run in the quarterfinals. Nevertheless, the legal team held nothing back throughout the contest and kept its competitive reputation secure with the sweeping win. USALSA’s success hinged, in large measure, on its defense. Between pitcher, Ken Tozzi’s back-spin throws, and the precision choreography displayed by third baseman, Chris Clausen; shortstop, Scott Goble; and first baseman, John Choike, the Engineers struggled to get the ball into the grass and went three up, three down, in the first exchange. In the bottom of the frame, USALSA hitters gave a sterling performance, running through the entire batting order. With rocketing shots to deep center and left from Clausen; Choike; left fielder, Randy Dunham, and right center fielder, Pat Sandys, the scoreboard stayed busy as run after run came charging across the plate. Left center fielder, Steve Collins, punctuated the effort with a screamer

Photo by Rick Musselman

USALSA shortstop, Scott Goble, charges to third base during his team’s FY16 intramural softball season closer against the 249th En. Bn., June 22 at South Post Field. to the left field fence for a bases-loaded triple. By the time the Engineers got the dust to settle with two fly grabs and an above-and-beyond pinch at the plate from catcher and intramurals veteran, Rueben Fairley, USALSA sat in the See SOFTBALL, Page B3

Everybody’s heard that old saying and I have to admit I actually believe it. I suppose that facing down adversity, sticking out a tough situation or at least white-knuckling our way through it does, indeed, make us stronger to deal with future events with more skill. Fortunately, either through good planning or dumb luck, I haven’t gotten into many situations where that adage has come to mind. But, one very hot and humid day last week, it not only popped into my head but served as a kind of rallying cry, when I found myself in a taxing situation that I hadn’t expected when I got up that morning. Every Tuesday morning, the Ladies Golf Association of Fort Belvoir holds its weekly tournament and I finally got a chance to get out to the Golf Club and cover the event. Now, I may as well admit it—I never learned to drive a golf cart (some sports editor), so I generally follow the golfers around on foot, taking great caution not to stray too far into the wilderness. But that day, I really wanted some variety in my photos so I decided to follow one team through an entire hole. Well, one thing I never appreciated about the golf course here is how incredibly hilly it is. Unfortunately, that didn’t dawn on me until I was at the bottom on one such incline, way down where the hole was. Such a vertical drop it was that looking back up to where I started, I found I couldn’t even see the parking lot. It’s funny how quickly I decided I needed a lot more photos as I considered the inevitable necessity of having to climb that glacial rise if I ever wanted to see my family again. The fact that you’re reading this proves that I did make it back, but I gained a new respect for our golfers as well as the carts that tote them through those glens and glades. But, man, did I work up a comprehensive sweat. As a result, I spent that entire day thinking about the bath I’m sure I needed—and I just took one in January.

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LGAFB member, Pong Hunter, executes a short putt during the organization's weekly tournament play, June 21 at the Golf Club. Photos by Rick Musselman

Ladies Golf Association of Fort Belvoir member, Chris Nugent, executes a short-range chip shot during the organization's weekly tournament play, June 21 at the Golf Club.

Which Holes Count tournament (Count Holes 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, and 17 minus half handicap) First Flight - 8 players – white tees • 1st place: Sarah Major, 29 • 2nd place (tie): Carol Mills, 30; Chris Nugent, 30 • 4th place: Shin Sook Kwon, 32 Second Flight – 9 players – white tees • 1st place: Oksan Hite. 31 • 2nd place: Pat Walker, 32 • 3rd place: Trudy Stellar, 34 • 4th place (tie): Kim Kohler, 35; Sally Reams, 35 Third Flight – 7 players – white tees • 1st place: Kathy Mitchell, 27 • 2nd place: Nittaya Carryer, 29 • 3rd place: Helene McInnis, 32 • 4th place (tie): Ruth Daly, 33; Margarita Ortman, 33 Fourth Flight – 5 players – red tees • 1st place: Lucinda Audey, 30 • 2nd place: Ruth Edstrom, 32 • 3rd place: Boo Oncale, 35

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From Page B1 and recognition is given to winners based on their individual flights. The LGAFB also hosts several special tournaments at the Golf Club each year, including the Rally for the Cure tournament, which recognizes and contributes to breast cancer awareness; and the Member-Guest tournament, which gives members a chance to meet and interact with guests invited from golf clubs in the area. Other major events include the

Member-Member tournament that allows competitors to share camaraderie with other LGAFB members; the Memorial tournament which recognizes those who have belonged to the organization in the past; and the Spring Match and Fall Championship that recognizes the most accomplished golfers in the league. LGAFB members can also meet, socialize and compete with their counterparts in local and regional events. The Virginia State Golf Association sponsors events throughout the state, and Fort Belvoir Golf

LGAFB member, Boo Oncale, executes a mid-range chip shot during the organization's weekly tournament play, June 21 at the Golf Club. Club’s membership in the Arlington- are rotated among all member clubs. Fairfax County Golf League, comThe LGAFB welcomes all inprised of 15 golf clubs throughout terested female golfers to join the Northern Virginia, provides LGAFB installation’s ladies’ group to play, members with the opportunity to compete, socialize and have fun each represent Fort Belvoir in team Tuesday throughout the golf season. matches in April and May and play For more information, call Carol in individual monthly tournaments, Lucke, LGAFB publicity chair, at June through September. Locations 703-791-2466.

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249th En. Bn. pitcher, Roderick Edwards, delivers the throw during his team's FY16 intramural softball season closer against USALSA, June 22 at South Post Field.

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U.S. Army Legal Services Agency left center fielder, Steve Collins, puts a target on an incoming pitch during his team’s FY16 intramural softball season closer against the 249th Engineer Battalion, June 22 at South Post Field.

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driver’s seat with a 9-0 advantage. The Engineers, returning to the dugout with a lot of ground to recoup, put every ounce of focus on the outfield fence, but USALSA’s expertise out in the grass resulted in a trio of fly outs. But the 249th managed to answer back in the bottom of the second by halting USALSA’s efforts with refocused pitching from Roderick and some excellent in-fielding work from shortstop, Keith Spear. With the score holding steady at 9-0, the Engineers succeeded in getting a trio of shots through the USALSA infield via hits from Fairley, Edwards and left center fielder, Jeffrey Bevington, that drove two across the plate before Dunham and Sandys brought the promising rally to an abrupt halt with pop-fly grabs. In the bottom of the third, USALSA pulled up the anchor and unleashed another hit fest that resulted in five more runs, a burst of fortune that would continue for the remainder of the contest. The Engineers managed to bring in three more but the diamond clearly belonged to USALSA. Another series of base hits in the fifth from Tozzi, Collins, Dunham and Goble added an additional four to the scoreboard, and an encore performance of surgical fielding in the bottom of the final frame brought the proceedings to a close, granting USALSA the dominating 18-5 victory. The championship final is tonight at North Post Softball Field behind Graves Fitness Center, starting at 6:15 p.m. For final season results visit http://www.quick scores.com/Orgs/index.php?OrgDir=belvoirmwr. For more information about Fort Belvoir’s intramural sports program and the annual Commander’s Cup title race, call Geneva Martin, league coordinator, at 703-806-5093. Athletes can also contact their respective unit representative for sign-up information and scheduling details.

USALSA pitcher, Ken Tozzi, throws one down the pipe during his team’s FY16 intramural softball season closer against the 249th En. Bn., June 22 at South Post Field.

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Belvoir Little League Baseball season ends By Bill Behring Special to the Belvoir Eagle Last week, the 2016 Little League spring season ended. The Tee Ball, Machine Pitch, Major and Junior divisions had finished up the week before, leaving the Minor Division with several rain games from earlier in the season. Even last week, on Tuesday, the Padres and Rays were supposed to play their final game but rain had rendered the fields unplayable and the game was declared void. On June 20, the Yankees took on the Royals in what was the latter’s last game. Despite the fact the Royals out-hit the Yankees 4-2, the final score was Yankees 12, Royals 8. The Yankees hits came from Jayden Rios and Eric Galvin. The Royals belted a single and a double from Micah Kirby,

a single by Joshua Williams, and a triple by Wil Murphy. On June 22, the season ended with the Yankees returning, this time to take on the Pirates. Some labeled it to be the game of the season—so much so that the match up was modified to remove the 1:45 time limit, allowing the teams to play a full six innings, which is the norm for Little League baseball. The four-run limit remained in place. It proved to be a nail-biter, with the Pirates victorious 11-8. The Pirates batted first. Ten-year-old Eric Galvin was on the mound for the Yankees, giving up only two singles in the first three innings Pirates Tre Campbell and Jeremy Mares. Dylan Chen-Lynn, the hurler for the Pirates, gave up a triple on his first pitch from Yankees leadoff bat-

ter Jayden Rios. In the top of the fourth Jeremiah Persons replace Galvin on the mound, allowing a single from Charles Williams and two triples from Campbell. In the bottom of the fourth, Campbell, relieving Chen-Lynn, allowed two hits Yankees Abel Garza and Joseph Rios. As the season comes to an end, I thank all of the 24 teams, players, managers, and coaches Fort Belvoir fielded this season and would like to see as many as possible return for the fall season, and registration is open. Realizing the baseball season is usually a considerably smaller program in the fall, I also look to have as many, if not more, teams next spring which I am proud to say will be my 45th season. For more information about Belvoir baseball, email me at coachbill2@verizon.net.

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Army Spc. Shealynn Casserly, assigned to Warrior Transition Unit, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Md., launches a discus in Shea Stadium on her way to winning bronze in the 2016 Department of Defense Warrior Games at West Point, N.Y., June 16.

Army enjoys gold rush at Warrior Games field competition By Amaani Lyle Army News The Army made its mark, June 16 when its male athletes took seven gold medals in shot put and discus while Army female athletes garnered six gold medals in those sports at the Department of Defense Warrior Games at West Point, N.Y. Veterans Sgt. Ryan Major, Staff Sgt. Matthew Mihacsi, Staff Sgt. Gregory Quarles and Spc. Dustin Barr all earned gold medals for Team Army in their categories of men's seated shot put. Barr threw for the longest distance: 10.46 meters. Snagging gold medals in his men's standing shot put and standing discus throw, veteran Spc. Heywood Range III said he worked hard for the victories, but noted that an injury during the 800-meter dash in track slightly hampered his performance in field. "We trained to come out here and compete and win," Range said, adding a word of advice to future competition hopefuls. "Don't let anybody tell you that you can't do something because of injury or illness. Hold yourself to a higher standard." Spc. David Snipes took bronze in the same standing discus throw category as Range, with the United King-

dom's David Shaw finishing in the middle for silver. Sgt. David Jones took gold in the men's standing discuss throw category 5.5L with a final throw of 36.6 meters. Veteran Spc. Michael Stephens took gold in the men's standing discuss throw for the visually impaired. The Air Force's Frederic Rosario took silver and Army's Mathew Mueller took bronze. Veteran Capt. Ryan Brunett won silver in the men's standing discuss throw, category 4.5 behind the Air Force's Sven Perryman. Veteran Sgt. Stefan LeRoy took silver in the Category 4.0 standing shot put as Special Operations Command's Edward O'Neill snagged the gold. Mihacsi also took silver in the men's seated discus throw, category 3.0 and Army Veteran Staff Sgt. Timothy Payne took silver.

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Veterans Spc. Sidney Davis and Sgt. Monica Southall earned gold in both their women's standing shot put categories and standing discuss categories. Southall's winning shot put went 11.46 meters in category 5.5L. Davis threw the shot put 10.03 meters in category 6.0.

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Army Veteran Gregory Quarles earns gold in shot put during the 2016 Department of Defense Warrior Games in Shea Stadium at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, N.Y., June 16. In standing discus, Davis threw tion to seated and standing variations. 37.95 meters and Southall went 35.94 Athletes compete in different classifimeters. cation categories based on functional Staff Sgt. Ashley Anderson took sil- abilities, including impaired muscle ver in the women's standing shot put power or range of movement, limb de6.0 category with a final toss of 9.62 ficiency and visual impairment. meters. The adaptive sports competition for Spc. Stephanie Morris earned gold wounded, ill and injured Service memin seated women's discus throw, catbers and veterans features some 250 egory 6.0 and Spc. Shealynn Casserly athletes representing Army, Marine took the bronze as the UK’s Daniell Corps, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, Hampson-Carroll took silver. Capt. Kelly Elmlinger won gold in U.S. Special Operations Command the seated shot put category 5.0 with and the United Kingdom armed forces, highlighting the resilience and wara final of 5.66 meters. Field events include seated shot put, rior spirit of Service members, veterstanding shot put, seated discus and ans and their families and caregivers. standing discus, with varying weights About 160 athletes participated in one of each for men and women, in addi- or more track and field events.

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Adaptive sports help ease Soldier’s injuries By John M. Rosenberg Warrior Transition Command While attending Airborne School, Capt. Justin Decker knew instantly that something felt different during his third of five jumps required to earn the coveted airborne "Jump" wings. At first, he adopted the “ignore it and it'll go away strategy,” until the pain eventually became too great. It wasn't until sometime later that an MRI revealed one of his vertebrae had slipped out of position. "I simply did not think it was as bad as it turned out to be," said Decker. Immediately after surgery, Decker said he felt better, but, soon thereafter, the pain returned. It turned out the vertebrae itself was continuing to grow and was pressing into a nerve. A second surgery ensued, attempting to arrest the bone growth. It was unsuccessful. Today, Decker and his doctors are foregoing, for as long as possible, the undertaking of yet another surgery. Having twice been assigned to the Fort Hood, Texas Warrior Transition Unit, Decker has witnessed tremendous growth in WTU adaptive sports opportunities. During his first WTU assignment in 2008, he was forced to go out on his own in acquiring a recumbent bicycle. By the time of his second assignment to the WTU, a full-fledged cycling group had been established. "So, I joined up with the group, pulled my bike out of storage and got back on it after a five-year hiatus," Decker said. "On that very first day, it all came back to me. That's really what spring-boarded me into adaptive reconditioning."

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Army Veteran Capt. Justin Decker participates in the men's 800-meter dash at the 2016 DoD Warrior Games held at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., June 16. After advancing through Army said. "I didn't know what I was doTrials, Decker competed in his first ing at all." Warrior Games held at the U.S. MilCycling remains his favorite itary Academy at West Point, N.Y., sport, but Decker said wheelchair June 15-21. racing is now a close second. Decker said he had always been Other than cycling and baseball, an avid cyclist but, at the WTU, he sports did not figure prominently in was also introduced to wheelchair Decker's childhood. racing, though after having tried it Born and raised in San Antonio, for the first time he swore he'd never Decker's father served in the Air do so again. "I only went around the Force while his mother is a pastor, track twice and every part of my specializing in ministering to the body hurt, especially my arms," he military. She was present at West

Point cheering on her son as he competed in cycling, track, field, shooting and sitting volleyball. Decker claims he is in the best shape of his life. "When I got hurt, all I wanted to do was sit around the house and wallow in pity," said Decker. "Then, I got into cycling and my world changed." Like many wounded, ill and injured Service members, Decker contends with chronic pain. "Adaptive sports helped me reduce my pain level," said Decker. "Plus I'm on onethird of the drugs that I was taking before. When I'm stressed out, it doesn't matter what activity, even if it's shooting it (adaptive sports) calms me down, relaxes me far better than any pain medication I've ever taken." "Adaptive sports has shown me so many things that I can do," he said. "I never in a hundred years thought I would be good at wheelchair racing. So, to hear the coaches say I need to start training at the Paralympics-level… it's like hey, I can do this! So now, when I return to Fort Hood WTU, I want to learn archery, and I want to learn swimming." Decker and his wife have two boys, ages 6 and 8. He views each new sporting activity as yet another thing he can do with them as they grow up. Skydiving likely won't be added to this list, though Decker admits it remains in the back of his mind. "I actually miss skydiving and think to myself … well maybe on down the line I can do it again. But convincing my wife will be another thing," Decker added.

Pushing past pain at DoD Warrior Games By Sameria Zavala Womack Army Medical Center Public Affairs Veteran Staff Sgt. Matthew Mihacsi, a retiree and native of Sterling, Va., is proud to have represented the Army and the Fort Bragg, N.C., Warrior Transition Battalion during the 2016 Department of Defense Warrior Games. This year, the games were held June 15-21 at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, N.Y. "I'm really digging this sports thing," said Mihacsi. Mihacsi has had multiple encounters with improvised explosive devices while on deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. "Rockets make a very distinct sound when they are flying over your head and blowing up right next to you,” Mihacsi said. "I have had many traumatic brain injuries and a lot of memories that I am dealing with," he added. Mihacsi has learned how to persevere in his life through adaptive sports and by volunteering to help with Fort Bragg's WTB cycling program that meets three days per week. "There is this term that you may have heard of 'embrace the suck.' Well, with cycling, you are pushing yourself into pain; you've got to embrace that pain. If you don't push into the pain and then push through the pain, you are not going to go anywhere," said Mihacsi. "You are not going

to be competitive whatsoever. I've learned how to manage my pain better at high levels through cycling." The key to harnessing the pain for Mihacsi is to acknowledge that the pain is there, which enables him to perform successfully. "I've learned how to harness the pain through archery and air rifle because, if you don't harness it, grab a hold of it and control it, you are going to be everywhere in your shot group (target). So, you really have to pay attention to what is going on with you and then understand it," said Mihacsi. This was Mihacsi's first time at the DoD Warrior Games. He participated in archery, cycling, field, shooting and track. But, he is no stranger to competitive adaptive sports, taking the gold medal in cycling at the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Valor Games earlier this year. When asked which sport is his top pick, Mihacsi replied, "I love them all." "Everybody has their issues, everybody here. He (pointing to an athlete nearby) is in a wheelchair; you can see some of his issues. She (pointing to a different athlete) is standing upright; you can't really see her issues," said Mihacsi. "Now, you can exacerbate them and turn them into big issues or you can manage them and say 'you know what, I am going to own these.' These people out here (at the Warrior Games) are here to say, these are my little issues, and I am going to show you how big of a wave I can make."

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U.S. Army veteran Matthew Mihacsi, Warrior Transition Unit, Fort Bragg, N.C., prepares to throw a shot put at the 2016 U.S. Army Trials field competition at Stout track, Fort Bliss, Texas, March 8.

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Sports & Recreation Briefs This week Warrant officer golf tournament cancelled Due to a lack of paid entries, the Lord Fairfax Silver Chapter, USA Warrant Officers Association, has cancelled its 3rd Annual Warrant Officer Week Golf Tournament at the Fort Belvoir Golf Course, July 8. Hopefully we will hold this event in 2017. For more details, contact Dick Markle at 571-319-7103 or email at rcmrkl@verizon.net.

Youth Fall Sports Registration for summer and fall sports is now under way. Tackle football is for ages 7-15 years and the cost is $85. Cheerleading is for ages 5-15 and the cost is $55. Tackle football and cheer season is August - November. Flag football is for ages 5-10 and the cost is $55. Flag football season is September November. Fall baseball is for ages 7-15 and the cost is $60. Baseball season is September - November. Fall soccer is for ages 5-12 and the cost is $55. Soccer season is September - November. Enrollment for fall sports closes Aug. 12 or when teams are full. Register with Youth Sports and Fitness, 9500 Barlow Road, Bldg. 950 or call 703-805-9138 for more information.

Upcoming Youth Sports summer clinics and camps Registration is open for summer sports clinics and camps. The Golf Clinic is July 11-15 for ages 7-15. The cost is $65 and registration ends July 1. The Tennis Clinic is Aug. 8-12 for ages 7-18. The cost is $45 and registration ends July 29. Basketball Camp is July 11-15 for ages 5-18. The cost is $30 and registration ends July 1. Football Camp is July 19-25 for ages 5-18. The cost is $30 and registration ends July 15. Soccer Camp is July 18-22 for ages 5-18. The cost is $30 and registration ends July 8. Cheer Camp is July 19-25 for ages 5-18. The cost is $30 and registration ends July 15. Register with Youth Sports and Fitness, 9500 Barlow Road, Bldg. 950 or call 703-805-9138 for more information.

Club and Net Club golf championship The Fort Belvoir Golf Club will be hosting their annual Club and Net Club golf championship July 23 and 24. Interested players must have a valid USGA Handicap and register by July 18. The top finishers in each flight or championship will receive an individual trophy, their names on a championship trophy displayed at the Golf Club, and a gift certificate. The cost to enter is $40 for Golf Club members and active-duty Sol-

diers and $100 for all other eligible patrons. Entry Fee includes range balls, hors d’ oeuvres, July 23, and lunch, July 24. Fees are per person and do not include cart rentals. For more information and to register call the Pro Shop at 703-806-5878, 8450 Beulah St, Bldg. 2920.

Get Golf Ready The Fort Belvoir Golf Club offers golf clinics for beginners that will cover everything needed to get started. Sessions are held once a week for 5 weeks and cover putting, chipping, pitching, full swing, and etiquette. Tuesday clinic start date is Sept. 6. Wednesday clinic start date is Sept. 7. Thursday start date is Sept. 8. Each session is one hour. Start times for the Tuesday and Thursday sessions is 6 p.m., and Wednesdays there will be 5 and 6 p.m. sessions. Call the Golf Club at 703-806-5878 for more information.

Turkey Trot 5k/10k The Turkey Trot 5k/10k is Fort Belvoir’s premier race of the year and will be held on 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.

In Progress Walking Across the USA Walking Across the USA is a 12week program in which participants record their miles each day after using the treadmill, elliptical, bike, track or outdoor trail. The program runs through Aug. 28. Each participant will be given log-in sheets to track their progress. Miles will be posted at the Body Shop and Graves Fitness Center. In addition, a map of the USA will pinpoint locations and be updated every Monday. There are 3 categories: elliptical, bike, and walking (treadmill, track, or outdoor trail). The first-place finishers with the most miles in each category will win a Fitbit Flex. Eligible participants are military, DoD civilians, retirees and family members. Register at the Body Shop, 1023 12th Street or call 703-806-3100 for more information.

is $22 per person and the season is under way. The Thursday No-Tap Non-Competitive League is $14 per person and the season starts today. Leagues are made up of 3 person teams and singles will be matched to a team. The leagues will play every week at 7 p.m. for 14 weeks. Register at the Bowling Center, 5975 Middleton Rd, or by calling 703-805-2991.

Stroller Walking Group The Stroller Walking Group meets Fridays through Aug. 26, at 9 a.m. at Pullen Field next to Specker Field House. The Stroller Walking Group gives parents the opportunity to meet other parents, network and get back into the swing of maintaining a healthy lifestyle with a brisk walk around the track. Call ACS at 703-805-2781 for more information.

Players, coaches wanted for post-level softball program The Fort Belvoir Sports and Fitness program is looking for women`s and men`s players and coaches for their post-level softball program. The team will represent the installation in the Washington Area Military Athletic Conference and participate in local leagues and tournaments. Participants must be active duty or family members, age 18 and older, Reserve, National Guard, contractors and DoD civilians assigned or attached to Fort Belvoir. For more information call 703-806-5589.

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.

Summer Bowling Leagues

Day trips with Outdoor Recreation

Registration for summer bowling leagues is open. The Wednesday Match Point Competitive League

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

Golf Club membership sale Membership sales at the Fort Belvoir Golf Club are underway. There are two championship 18-hole golf courses, the Woodlawn and the Gunston courses. The clubhouse features Niblick’s Clubhouse Grill and the Clubhouse Lounge, which offer a great view and food and drink specials. Annual Patron Packages include; unlimited green fees for a year, priority tee-time bookings, $2 discount on cart fees, and 20 percent off practice range keys. Call the Golf Club at 703-806-5878 for more information.

Professional golf lessons From beginner to avid golfer, the Fort Belvoir Golf Club staff will customize your individual program to maximize your golf experience. The Golf Club offers experienced PGA Class “A” Golf Instruction to help you in all parts of the game including; club fitting, full swing, chipping, pitching, sand, and strategy. Call the Golf Club at 703-806-5878 for more information.

Thursday afternoon golf shootouts The Fort Belvoir Golf Club welcomes everyone to attend Thursday afternoon shootouts each week at 3 p.m. Players can sign up with the golf shop one week in advance. Each week different formats will be offered. Examples include skins, two- person team events, blind bogie and individual net and gross competitions. Drink and food specials are available in the lounge afterwards. Members who ride are charged a 9-hole member cart fee. Daily fee patrons pay twilight fees of $14 to walk and $22 to ride. For more information call the Golf Club at 703-806-5878.

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From Page B1 Outdoor Recreation, 10155 Johnston Road, Bldg. 778, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Minimum age requirement is 6 years old. Students must be in the classroom by 5:20 p.m. for safety briefing. Cost is $5 active duty, $3 active duty dependents, $7 non-active duty (retirees or DoD civilians), $5 non-active duty dependents. Call 703-805-3081 for additional information.

Cosmic Bowling Cosmic Bowling is available Fridays, 9 p.m.–midnight, and Saturdays, 1 p.m.–midnight at the Bowling Center, 5975 Middleton Rd., Bldg. 1199. Cosmic Bowling is out of this world, featuring music videos and awesome effects lighting in an ultra-lounge atmosphere. The cost is $5 per game or a 3-hour unlimited special for $16 per person from 5 p.m.-midnight. For more information, visit http:// belvoir.armymwr.com/us/belvoir/ programs/bowling-center.

Scuba Open Water Certification Open-water scuba certification classes are available at Benyaurd Indoor Pool, Saturdays, 8-11 a.m. For more information, call Patriot Scuba at 703-781-4649. For more information on registration, call Benyaurd Indoor Pool at 703-805-2620.

Adult recreational volleyball Eligible individuals ages 18 and older are welcome to play adult recreational volleyball Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and Sundays, 2-5 p.m., at Wells Field House. For more information, visit http://belvoir.armymwr.com/us/ belvoir/programs/wells-field-house or contact Ron Valentine at Ron. Valentine@dau.mil, or 703-8052912; T.J. Dierks at Timothy.Dierks@DTRA.mil; or Cliff Fouts at CrFouts26k@aol.com.

For more information: • Garrison webpage: www. belvoir.army.mil • Facebook: www.facebook. com/fortbelvoir • Twitter: https://twitter.com/ Fort_Belvoir • Information Hotline: 703-8053030

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The Product Manager ElectroOptic and Infrared Payloads held a Change of Responsibility ceremony, June 22 at the Defense Acquisition University on Fort Belvoir. Lt. Col. Antonio Ralph relinquished his duties to Jerry Wilson, the deputy product manager. “Colonel Ralph and his team played a huge role in force protection and helping to defend bases in Iraq and Afghanistan,” said Col. Anthony Sanchez, Project Manager Terrestrial Sensors. “It is absolutely my belief that there are Soldiers who have dinner with their families tonight, that there are government civilian employees who will have dinner with their families tonight, there are contractor personnel who will have dinner with their families tonight – because of the effort of Tony Ralph and his team, and other folks who have helped protect (them).” EOIR has given U.S. Army Soldiers overseas an advantage that makes it difficult for enemies to take action against them, he said. “If you look at the host of systems that have gone into theater, you’ll see things like the body armor worn by every Soldier,” Sanchez said. “That comes from PEO Soldier, which is just across the street here. They are there for you when you have a bad day. Or, the mine resistant vehicles, those vehicles are there for you when you have a bad day.” Ralph and his team have been preventing bad days from happening, he said. “We’re never going to know who those Soldiers were that were saved or who the civilians were or who the contractors were,” Sanchez said. “We don’t know how many there were, or what would have been, without the

efforts of the EOIR team. But, I am absolutely certain that they are out there.” Ralph said he often uses the phrase “we have no right to a bad day” when it comes to the mission and organization. “Meaning, for eight to 10 hours, five days a week, I need the employees of this organization to focus on our core mission,” he said. “A bad day for us translates to an even worse day for our warfighters downrange.” Ralph spoke of an employee who had terminal cancer but was dedicated everyday to her job, which represented the importance of each employee within the organization. “Despite the battle for her life, she remained committed to our cause and to our mission,” he said. When he started as project manager three years ago, they supported contingency operations in five countries, Ralph said. But now, they are “equipping our warfighters in over 11 different countries. We are globally committed to supplying our Soldiers with critical force protection and intelligence-gathering equipment essential to their ability to maintain a decisive edge.” Sanchez said he had great faith in Wilson’s ability to continue executing the mission, although as the interim project manager. “I will tell you, there are going to be challenging days,” Sanchez said. “Acquisition management is not for the faint of heart. It is a marathon, it is not a sprint. So, Jerry, when you have one of those bad days, do what I do … pause for just a minute and reflect upon all the great good that you are doing for Soldiers in Afghanistan and in Iraq. If you can keep it in that context, then all the pain simply doesn’t seem so painful and all the challenges don’t seem quite so hard.”

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Fort Belvoir Exchange holiday hours The Fort Belvoir Exchange has the following holiday hours for Monday, Independence Day. • Main Store, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • North Post Express, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • South Post Express, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • MCSS, closed

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Chapel Services Woodlawn Chapel, 1801 Wright Road, Bldg. 1801, 703-806-5911 • Saturday: 5 p.m. Catholic Mass • Sunday: 7:30 a.m. Catholic Mass; 9:15 a.m. Catholic Mass; 11 a.m. Gospel Service • Monday-Friday: 12:05 p.m. Catholic Daily Mass (Only M/W/F from Memorial Day through Labor Day) Belvoir Chapel, 5950 12th St. Ste. 101, 703-806-3006 • Friday: 7:30 p.m. Jewish Service • 3rd Saturday: 9:30 a.m. Jewish Service • Sunday: 8 a.m. Protestant Service; 9:30 a.m. Catholic Mass; 11 a.m. ChapelNext

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Fairfax Chapel, 5675 21st St. • Sunday: 11:15 a.m. Catholic Mass Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, 9300 DeWitt Loop, 571-231-4178/79, Oaks Pavilion, 1st Floor • Friday: 12:15 p.m. Jewish Community Gathering; 1:30 p.m. Islamic Jumu’ah Prayer • Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Protestant Service; 11 a.m. Catholic Mass • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: noon Catholic Mass • Wednesday: 11 a.m. Catholic Mass Throughout the year, there are special services and masses. Call the following coordinators for those service dates and times: • Catholic: 703-806-5745 • Jewish: 703-806-3393 • Protestant: 703-806-4316 • Wedding Coordinator: 703-473-2193 • For services at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, call 571-231-4178/79.

Military and civilians from Army IMCOM installations around the world attended a video conference with Patrick Murphy, Under Secretary of the Army, Tuesday. Personnel from Fort Lee, Va.; Fort Detrick, Md.; Fort Campbell, Ky.; Fort McCoy, Wis.; and Benelux asked the under secretary questions. Murphy thanked everyone for their work and dedication; and talked about the Army’s decreasing budget; asked everyone to do more with less; and indicated a number one priority is readiness, meaning “We are ready to fight, tonight.” Wherever possible throughout IMCOM, or Installation Management Command, leaders invited Soldiers and civilians to gather in theaters and conference rooms to listen in. A live stream was also available so employees could watch from their desks. “The Army team is 1.3 million strong with 1 million Soldiers and 300,000 civilians. We are one team, one fight,” Murphy said.

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New Commissary construction ongoing By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Construction of the new Fort Belvoir commissary continues. The new commissary will have 82,600square feet of sales space, which is 44 percent larger than what the current commissary has, said Troy Collins, Fort Belvoir Commissary store director. “The new Fort Belvoir Commissary will be an expansive, modern, stateof-the-art facility designed to make every shopping trip a pleasant experience for our patrons, and it’s location next to the post Exchange (is ideal for) those looking for one-stop shopping convenience,” he said. The commissary will feature 22 checkouts, including eight self-checkouts; larger produce, meat, and gro-

cery departments; seafood and sushi; and an international delicatessen and bakery, Collins said. Once the construction of the commissary is completed and open to patrons, the current building will be demolished, he said. “The current commissary will cease to operate the very day that we have the grand opening for the new commissary,” he said, adding there will be no disruption to patrons’ ability to access the commissary. At this time, no grand opening date has been selected, said Manuel Mendoza, Logics and Engineering Group, Defense Commissary Agency. However, construction is expected to be completed by late November. For information about military commissaries, visit www.commissar ies.com.

Soldiers and their families who shopped and dined at Army & Air Force Exchange Service stores and restaurants on Fort Belvoir generated $2,572,362 last year for Army quality-of-life programs, making Belvoir a better place to live and work, while promoting readiness and resiliency. In 2015, Exchange contributed $237 million to military quality-of-life programs around the world, up $13 million, nearly 5.5 percent from the previous year. In the past decade, the Exchange has generated more than $2.4 billion in dividends to youth services; family counseling; physical fitness programs and other activities that make life better for Soldiers and their families. At Belvoir, these programs include child development centers, fitness centers and the Bowling Center. All Exchange earnings support Soldiers and their families. “Roughly two-thirds of Exchange earnings are paid to military quality-of-life programs,” said Bill Shoffner, Belvoir Exchange general manager. “The remaining third is used to build new stores or improve Exchange facilities to improve customers’ shopping experiences.” The Exchange’s mission of providing quality goods and services at competitively low prices while generating earnings to support qualityof-life efforts means the Exchange benefit is more than finding a good price on merchandise. Shoppers who take advantage of their benefit at the Belvoir Exchange or online at www.shopmyexchange.com are working to improve their communities. “Truly, 100 percent of Exchange earnings serve Soldiers and their families,” Shoffner said. “When customers shop and dine at the Exchange, they are investing in their own community, making it a better place to live and work.”

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