Eagle BELVOIR
Aviation Battalion’s A Company changes command, Page A6
www.belvoireagleonline.com
August 3, 2017
212th MPs shoot straight at Quantico By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Soldiers from 212th Military Police Detachment participated in a required Alternate Pistol Qualification Course, July 26 at Marine Corps Base, Quantico. Twenty-three people, including four from the Judge Advocate General office, were tested in four positions using the 9mm pistol, said Staff Sgt. Kevin Vaughn, operations NCO, along with Staff Sgt. Kerry Harris. The purpose was to keep the Soldiers current on their weapons qualifications, Vaughn said. The four positions in the course were standing; kneeling; crouching and a prone, unsupported position. The prone position is typically the hardest for participants, he said. “They’re down on the ground and the position is not supported. As you are looking at the target, it looks higher than what it is,” Vaughn said. “So, you have to get a high position by getting on your elbows to be able to hit the target center mass.” Everyone passed the course, he said. The unit tries to do the Alternate Pistol Qualification Course monthly to keep everyone efficient. They also do other qualifications such as M4
Photos by Paul Lara
Members of Belvoir’s 212th Military Police Detachment qualify with 9mm small arms at Marine Corps Base Quantico July 26. training and night-fire training. To be able to perform your duties effectively, you have to keep your qualifications up, Vaughn said. If someone hasn’t used their weapons in awhile, they may not feel confident to use them when they need to. “It’s very important that we have these ranges as much as we can to keep people comfortable with their weapons,” he said.
Staff Sgt. Kerry Harris, left, explains shooting posture to Capt. Jerell Singleton during 9mm small arms qualifications by 212th MP Detachment at Marine Corps Base Quantico last week.
EOIR staff supplies local students By John Higgins PEO IEW&S
Courtesy photo
Members of PdM EO/IR, from left, Arquilla Bakayoko; Blake Aycock; Maj. Ellis Allen; Darryl Hackett; Lt. Col Kecia M. Troy; Bill Newmeyer; and Aaron Bloedorn, on the last day of a school-supply drive. Troy challenged her office and the team delivered 800 school supply items to American Legion Post 364 of Woodbridge, Va., for students in Virginia’s Prince William County School District.
To join the military is to prioritize the U.S. and its citizens. Even then, Soldiers will often find ways to do more. Members of Product Manager Electro Optic/Infrared Payloads, PdM EO/IR, which falls under Program Executive Office Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors, supported local schools in an ongoing partnership with American Legion Post 364. The team delivered 800 school supply items to Post 364 in Woodbridge, Va., for distribution to students of Prince William County School District. “I wanted to ensure that, not only did we focus on performing our mission but also ensure we were doing our part to give back to the surrounding community,” said Lt. Col. Kecia Troy, the PdM EO/IR. “Each of us has been fortunate to have educations, jobs and
the resources to care for our families. But, we need to remember that not everyone has that same good fortune. So, I challenged the office, through a canned food drive last November, and now the school supply drive in July, to give back.” The Virginia school district, one of Belvoir’s community partners, has 88,930 students, as of 2017, in 14 high schools, 16 middle schools and 60 elementary schools. In November, PM EO/IR collected and donated more than 350 food items and $220 worth of gift cards supporting the Carpenter’s Shelter in Alexandria, Va. The food donations were then used for Thanksgiving baskets for needy families and the gift cards went to homeless families living at the shelter as they transition into homes/apartments. Troy said she intends to continue her community support challenges for PM EO/IR for the foreseeable future.
Save the dates! All these events are open to everyone. Prostate cancer speaker
Relaxation workshop series
Today, 7-8:30 p.m. Surgical treatment overview Oaks Pavilion, 1st floor, Room 332 301-319-2918
Begins Wednesday 2 – 3:30 p.m., Sosa Center, Bldg. 200. Register at 703-805-2967
Hawaiian Luau Aug. 25, O’ Club, 6-9 p.m. Buffet, Hula show Pre-paid reservations needed 703-780-0930, ext. 600
Annual Springfield BridgeWalk Aug. 29, 7 – 8:30 p.m., Amherst Avenue, Bland Street Food, friends and ceremony Public Affairs, 703-805-5001