Belvoir Eagle, August 11, 2016

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August 11, 2016

EOIR welcomes new product manager

Volunteers needed Saturday

By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Product Manager Electro-Optic and Infrared Payloads hosted an Assumption of Responsibility ceremony for Lt. Col. Kecia Troy as new product manager, Friday at the Defense Acquisition University Auditorium. In June, Lt. Col. Antonio Ralph relinquished responsibility for the program to Jerry Wilson as acting product manager, until Troy took over. “She brings a wealth of additional experience to the position, having already served as a Department of the Army systems coordinator; a deputy product manager of the National Reconnaissance Office; and as an assistant PM in the Tactical Exploitation of National Capabilities,” said Col. Anthony Sanchez, Project Manager Terrestrial Sensors. Sanchez explained the importance of EOIR in protecting Service members. “There are Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines, there are government civilians and government contractors, that are going to go home tonight and have dinner with their families,” he said. “Those people wouldn’t be alive today to do that if it weren’t for the efforts of organizations like EOIR force protection. And the thing is, we’re never going to know who they are … they’ll never know what disaster was averted by the hard work of the PMT putting all kinds of capabilities into theater to keep everybody safe.” On the most challenging days, he reflects on the importance of what the organization does for others. “If you can keep it in context, then the challenging days aren’t

Up Front For 13 years, Belvoir has partnered with Fairfax County Health Department to provide free back-to-school physicals for those new to the area without insurance. Volunteers, especially those who are bilingual in any language, are needed for the partnership event, Saturday morning. Interested people are asked to contact Sara Taylor, Fort Belvoir garrison public affairs, 703-8052395.

Route 1 traffic notice

Lanes of Route 1 south, near Fort Belvoir, will be routed onto the newly constructed roadway, from Belvoir Road to the intersection of Route 1 and Fairfax County Parkway, from Saturday through Monday. Drivers may experience temporary lane closures in the area during non-rush-hour times, weather permitting.

Photo by Paul Lara

Lt. Col. Kecia Troy, incoming Project Manager for Electro-Optical/Infrared Sensors, addresses the audience Friday in DAU Auditorium. even all that challenging,” Sanchez I can do, in our pursuit of excellence together. I am truly humbled said. Troy was thankful for the sup- by this opportunity to lead this port Sanchez and others have given already-phenomenal organization, and provide unmatched capabilities her, she said. “I am excited by all of the oppor- to our warfighters,” Troy said. “Evtunities that lie ahead for our or- ery day, I will strive to ensure that ganization, as well as continuing to we continue to provide superior grow as a PM under your (Sanchez) capabilities to support their missions and their safe returns to their command,” Troy said. EOIR staff is what makes the or- families. They are depending on our team to get it right and, together, ganization a success, she said. “I will continue to help, in what we will continue to do just that.”

Education fair set for Aug. 18 By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Belvoir’s Barden Education Center hosts its Fall Education Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 18 at Barden, 9625 Belvoir Road, Bldg. 1017. The event is open to active-duty military; veterans; military children and spouses; DoD civilians; and their families. The education fair will highlight several colleges, making it easier for students to see what’s around. Colleges include local and national colleges with in-person college opportunities; distance learning; and virtual learning opportunities. Students, who graduated or will between October 2015 and October 2016 and were unable to attend their commencement ceremonies, are welcome to sign up for

Fall Education Fair 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 18 Barden Education Center 9625 Belvoir Road, Bldg. 1017 the joint services graduation, which is Nov. 15. “We want to make sure that the community knows what’s available to them,” said Yashika Neaves, Army Continuing Education System program manager. For example, Fort Belvoir has six schools that offer evening classes at Barden, she said, and suggested transitioning Service members use college semester hours to get the credentials they need to be competitive. Pre-register before the education fair and get a list of participating colleges emailed to you, before the fair. To register, visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ BB35VQ9.

HR town hall Wednesday

Brig. Gen. James T. Iacocca, the Adjutant General, visits Fort Belvoir Wednesday and conducts a town hall for all Soldiers and civilians. The town hall starts at 3 p.m. in Thurman Auditorium, with the intent of providing updated information and answering questions about the Human Resource Community. Info includes the new NCO evaluation report; Army transition; voting and an overall rating philosophy for evaluation reports. For more info, contact Stephan Patterson, 703-806-0721; or Kevin Rennick, 703-806-1053.

Army Warrant Officers

The Lord Fairfax Silver Chapter, U.S. Army Warrant Officer Association, has a monthly chapter meeting at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Belvoir USO Warrior and Family Center Sports Lounge. Planners expect to discuss a lot at the meeting and wants people to be active chapter members. All active, reserve, and retired warrant officers are invited and encouraged to attend. Chapter president is Chief Warrant Officer 4 John Scott, 703806-0408.


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