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Going the distance, telling his story

By Sgt. Nicholas T. Holmes For more than 30 years, thousands of participants from around the world have flocked to the National Capital Region to participate in the annual Army Ten-Miler. The event, conducted by the U.S. Army Military District of Washington, is the second largest ten-mile race in the United States.

At this year’s ATM, Oct. 8 Capt.

Teri Onoda placed first in the recumbent division, finishing the race with a time of 36:41.

“I never once considered actually participating in the event on the ground,” said Onoda, the former commander of Charlie Company, 12th Aviation Battalion, The U.S. Army Aviation Brigade, MDW. Just a year ago, Onoda was the air mission commander for the event’s air support.

“My company was in charge of the aerial portion of the Army TenMiler security,” he said. “We made sure there was a constant presence from above. Getting to fly over the Nation’s Capital area like that was an awesome experience and I was excited to do it again at this year’s race.”

Hovering above the crowds in 2016, the Irvington, New York, native could have never known that he would be one of the tiny figures competing in the race below, only a year later.

On April 17, Onoda’s life was forever changed. While engaged in an Air Assault training exercise, he and two other Soldiers with C Co. were involved in a fatal Black Hawk helicopter accident in Leonardtown, Md. Spc. Jeremy Tomlin, a UH-60 crew chief, was killed in the accident. Onoda and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Christopher Nicholas survived the crash however, both were critically injured.

“There is nothing worse than to lose your Soldier,” said Onoda, before taking a pause and staring off in the distance. “That is the absolute worst thing that can happen for any leader. Jeremy was only 22 and was an amazing person and Soldier, he always had a grin on his face.”

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Capt. Teri Onoda, former commander of Charlie Company, 12th Aviation Battalion, The U.S. Army Aviation Brigade, Military District of Washington, smiles and waves at his family before participating in the annual Army Ten-Miler in Washington, D.C., Oct. 8. Onoda placed first in the recumbent division, completing the race in honor of his Soldier Spc. Jeremy Tomlin.

Due to the accident, Onoda While recovering at Walter Reed suffered several injuries including National Military Medical Center a broken back, ribs, wrist, ankle, in Bethesda, Maryland, Onoda was torn elbow and a traumatic brain also diagnosed with post-traumatic injury. stress disorder.

“It has been the most difficult part of my recovery,” he said. “PTSD is the true invisible injury.”

According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, PTSD is a mental health challenge that some people develop after experiencing a life-threatening event, like combat, a natural disaster or an accident.

While in the hospital recovering, the gravity of the effects of the accident began to overwhelm the husband and father of three.

“After the crash a lot of things came to surface,” said Onoda. “I knew I wasn’t going to be able to carry out our unit’s missions anymore. So, as a commander it was a big deal, but also as a pilot it was a huge deal as well. With everything that had happened, it was a lot to handle.”

Onoda began to express his concerns to his nurse.

“One day while I was feeling pretty down about the potential of never flying again,” Onoda said, “I started to share everything I was thinking to my nurse. That’s when he was like ‘why don’t you cycle the

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Artist in residence

By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer

Being the U.S Army’s only Artist-in-Residence means getting the best of both worlds, said Sgt. 1st Class Juan Munoz, who holds the position. As part of his job, he documents, through art, the various aspects of the Army from the day-to-day life of Soldiers to missions around the world.

“I love being a Soldier … and being able to marry those two together and put on the uniform every day, serve my country and give the Army the best that I have, that I can be part of history, that to me is really cool,” he said.

The key part of his job, Munoz said, is to capture various moments to store in the Army’s historical art collection.

He’s held the position for two years. The position is part of the U.S. Army Art Program in which candidates are selected to be the Artist-in-Residence.

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Sgt. 1st Class Juan Munoz, U.S. Army Artist-in-Residence, speaks about his art and the historic role art plays for the Army to the Belvoir Eagle, Dec. 4.

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Stormwater Pond aims to curb flooding Submitted by Directorate of Public Works Stormwater Program Fort Belvoir is in the process of constructing a Regional Stormwater Extended Detention Pond off of Theote Road. What does that mean? It means we’re getting a big “pond” to collect our stormwater, so it doesn’t flood in populated areas.

If it’s a pond, why is it dry? Detention ponds are designed to hold stormwater runoff for an extended amount of time and release it slowly, to prevent flooding in populated areas. This pond is being built to withstand a 100-year storm and hold up to 6,725,000 gallons of water. A 100year storm is a very high-intensity rain event that could produce an average of 8 inches of rain per hour.

Generally, detention ponds are built for 10-year storms. That means this pond holds a great deal of water. The location where the detention pond is being built is crucial, because this area is prone to flooding.

The Fort Belvoir Military Railroad Historic Corridor contains many historical buildings. In 1935, when the warehouses in the area were built, stormwater management was not a priority, so no stormwater controls were put in place. The detention pond is a part of a larger effort to remediate this problem. Plans are also in development for additional curb inlets along Gunston Road to further alleviate flooding issues.

Not only will the regional storm pond reduce flooding, it will also filter some of the pollutants out before the water enters our local waterbodies. Detention ponds are important in areas that have lots of impervious surfaces, like roads, parking lots and buildings. Stormwater cannot infiltrate these impervious surfaces, and, as a result, begins to flow over the landscape in higherthan-normal volumes and speeds.

This can cause detrimental flooding and erosion to both infrastructure

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Pond construction is already underway along Theote Road, just past the South Post gas station. and natural environments.

Detention ponds capture and control the flow of stormwater runoff, preventing damaging floods and erosion. Although detention ponds resolve flooding issues, many do not address the issue of pollutants that are in stormwater. However, this specific detention pond was also designed to improve water quality by filtering water through a forebay and micropool, which means better pollution prevention.

A forebay is a vegetated area that traps sediment and debris before stormwater enters the detention pond. A micropool is also a vegetated area that prevents resuspension of solids as the water leaves the pond. There is a large focus on filtering solids like debris, trash and sediment because these solids attract and transport pollutants like bacteria, nutrients and chemicals in our waterways.

The construction of the regional storm pond means cleaner stormwater discharge into our waterways and an enhanced quality of life for

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• Pick up after your pets, which helps reduce the amounts of harmful bacteria like E. Coli • Dispose of your waste properly • Inspect your cars for leaks and quickly repair them – oils and grease are among the most common and detrimental pollutants • Pick up clipped grass, leaves, pruned branches and other yard waste promptly. These materials start to decompose and contribute high amounts of nutrients into water bodies, resulting in nutrient loading that create harmful algal blooms.

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aquatic animals and plants downstream.

The regional storm pond drains to Accotink Creek, a part of an extensive network of streams and creeks that eventually drains into the Chesapeake Bay. Many of these streams and creeks, like Accotink and Dogue creeks, are already impaired waterways.

What does that mean? It means the water body did not meet waterquality standards for a variety of uses, like fish consumption, public water supply, swimming, shellfish fishing, aquatic life and wildlife.

This detention pond will help Belvoir meet water quality goals to improve the impaired waterways.

Keeping the streams healthy is a team effort. Although the forebay and micropool in the regional pond will help filter roughly 40 percent of the stormwater, many pollutants in stormwater can be reduced and even eliminated by small changes we can make.

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Ancient Chinese technique enhances modern medicine From Military Health System Retired Air Force Col. Arnyce Pock spent most of her 34 years on active duty as a board-certified internist. But, a traditional medical practice from another part of the world is energizing and informing her work as associate dean for curriculum at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Md. That practice is acupuncture, the ancient Chinese technique of inserting thin needles into the skin at specific points on the body, with its most common purpose being pain relief. Pock is among an increasing number of Military Health System professionals advocating for acupuncture to complement conventional Western treatments, including those involving opioid medications.

Pock said acupuncture offers pain relief without the costs, potential side effects and addiction and dependency issues associated with opioids, which act on the nervous system to relieve pain.

“We still don’t have a totally clear understanding of how acupuncture works,” said Pock, who’s received formal training in medical acupuncture. Some patients may need only a single treatment, she said, while others may need several.

“It should also be noted that, while acupuncture can work quite well for a wide range of conditions,

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Col. Dean Hommer, left, a visiting instructor from Brooke Army Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, observes as Navy nurse Lt. Rachael Wheelous practices the battlefield acupuncture technique on Navy nurse Lt. Brent Pavell, center, during training at Naval Health Clinic Corpus Christi, Texas. it isn’t necessarily the best treatment for everyone, or for every condition,” Pock said. “But, there’s growing recognition that acupuncture has a role in helping patients, especially those suffering from acute or chronic pain.”

Pock said pain management is a common reason for acupuncture, “but it can be highly effective in treating a wide range of conditions,” including symptoms associated with traumatic brain injuries, such as depression, anxiety, insomnia and headaches.

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erase all pain, agreed retired Air Force Col. Richard Niemtzow, a radiation oncologist who developed the technique known as battlefield acupuncture. “But, it’s another tool with very little, if any, risks or side effects,” he said. “That’s intriguing.”

With BFA, very small needles are placed at specific points on the outer ear. The needles fit under a helmet and stay in place for two to four days, providing extended pain relief.

“The whole idea is a rapid technique that’s simple to use in

all types of pain,” said Niemtzow, who treats patients at the Air Force Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine Center at Joint Base Andrews, Md. In 2014, Department of Defense and the Veterans Health Administration launched a joint project to teach BFA to a variety of health care providers, including physician assistants, nurse practitioners and physical therapists.

Acupuncture is available in more than 80 military treatment facilities overseas and stateside, including Fort Belvoir Community Hospital; San Antonio Military Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston; and Naval Medical Center San Diego. However, acupuncture is not covered by TRICARE when a beneficiary seeks treatment outside a military treatment facility.

“Treating pain is one of medicine’s oldest and most fundamental responsibilities, yet modern medicine continues to struggle in its efforts to understand pain mechanisms and to relieve pain and suffering of our patients,” said Col. Jason Wieman, Belvoir Hospital director and a family medicine physician trained in acupuncture.

“Acupuncture really works,” he said. “I treat an average of a dozen patients per week with acupuncture, and I’ve used it personally.

It’s a great tool for pain relief, and a great asset for our providers to have at their disposal.”

www.belvoireagleonline.com Going the distance, Continued from page A1 ten-miler this year?’ As a pilot, I had never thought about being on the ground during the ten-miler.”

It was then Onoda decided that he was going to complete the race in honor of Tomlin. He had less than five months to recover and train for an event that many train an entire year for.

“The first steps I took out of bed were with a walker,” Onoda recalled.

“I was in a lot of pain, but for my Crew Chief Spc. Jeremy Tomlin, I was determined to push myself and do it.”

As Onoda’s injuries began to heal, he started training with the Warrior Transition Units’ adaptive reconditioning program at Fort Belvoir, Va., to reach his goal, with Jeremy’s memory fueling his efforts.

WTUs provide personalized support to wounded, ill and injured Soldiers who require at least six months of rehabilitative care and complex medical management.

As the race date quickly approached, Onoda was introduced to Steve Bartomioli, senior director of sports and recreation with Hope for the Warriors.

The organization is dedicated to providing comprehensive support programs for service members, veterans and military families that are focused on transition, health and wellness, peer engagement and connections to community resources.

Due to his back injury, it was determined that Onoda would compete in the race using a recumbent cycle,

which places the rider in a laid-back reclined position. He began using loaner equipment to train on.

“After speaking with (Onoda) and learning the motivation behind his goal, I was really excited to work with him,” said Bartomioli. “One of the biggest challenges we faced is we didn’t have a lot of time, so we coordinated a lot to find loaner equipment for him to train on.”

Onoda eventually landed his own equipment.

Throughout his training, his commitment to honoring Tomlin never wavered.

“I made a banner that read ‘Never Forget Spc. Jeremy Tomlin PAT 04 Charlie.’ That was our call sign when we crashed,” said Onoda.

“I always want to tell his story. If I get to tell one person a day about Jeremy, I will be happy because that is one more person that will know how great he was.”

On the morning of the race, after less than six months, Onoda was ready to compete.

“The whole thing was like a blur,” he said. “I remember starting the race and the next thing I know I was pulling out Jeremy’s banner and crossing the finish line. Regardless of how I placed, the idea of finishing and doing it for Jeremy is what it was all about. Jeremy and I flew over D.C. a lot and I’ll never forget those memories.”

This experience has required Onoda to adapt.

“I was always a person that could do whatever, need me to knock out an (Army Physical Fitness Test) – no problem,” said Onoda. “It was amazing to operate at the physical and mental capacity I was. To now

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Capt. Teri Onoda (right), former commander of Charlie Company, 12th Aviation Battalion, The U.S. Army Aviation Brigade, Military District of Washington, talks with his co-pilot, Chief Warrant Officer Two Christopher Nicholas, at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md. On April 17, while engaged in an Air Assault training exercise, he and two other Soldiers with C Co. were involved in a fatal Black Hawk helicopter crash in Leonardtown, Md. Spc. Jeremy Tomlin, a UH-60 Crew Chief, was killed in the accident. Onoda and Nicholas survived the crash, however, both were critically injured.

find myself in this position, it’s like wow, am I really a commissioned officer? Am I still all I need to be?”

Through working with the health professionals and sharing his story he has confronted these questions and found support.

“I think the saving grace for me is all of the doctors here,” said Onoda.

“Every doctor here is next to the

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other and they all collaborate on my care.”

He soon realized that he shared a lot of the same challenges as the men and women to his left and right.

“The best thing they do that I don’t think (health caregivers) know, is they bring us all together,” he said with intensity. “We are still Soldiers, but when you’re in our shoes you have a lot of questions about your identity. Even putting on my uniform is tough for me because it is a reminder of everything that I was before.”

Although his future in the Army is uncertain, Onoda plans to continue to compete, tell Jeremy’s story and share his experience.

“Whether I am able to stay in or out of the Army, I really want to increase awareness of PTSD,” he said. “We take all of these training courses, but even as a leader, I really couldn’t understand it. Now that I am living with it, I see that in many ways it’s worse than a physical injury. It is hard to understand it until you are sitting in it, but I want to help increase the understanding of the true invisible injury.”

Onoda took command of Charlie Company in June of 2016. He credits his faith in God; company, which he refers to as family; wife, Faith; and three children for pushing him to be his best.

“If it wasn’t for them I don’t know where I would be,” said Onoda in closing as he shook his head.

Onoda recently completed his second race on Veteran’s Day in Long Island, New York.

He looks forward to many more, he said.

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Sgt. 1st Class Juan Munoz, U.S. Army Artist-in-Residence, shows a sketch he created during a quick trip to Iraq. He uses these sketches for detailed paintings upon returning to the studio.

“The artist must be present and must experience these things him or herself and then bring that perspective and tell their story,” Munoz said, “so we don't want an artist that gets a batch of images through e-mail, and somebody tells them, ‘hey, create this painting.’ No, we want the artist’s foot on the ground, to feel, to smell, and to live with the Soldiers and to understand that environment, because that can be put on the canvas, or whatever medium it's being put on.”

At the moment, Munoz is juggling several art projects including artwork based on Special Forces in Southeast Asia, two pieces from a deployment to Iraq for Operation Inherent Resolve, and an illustration in support of the Army football team. There are also other projects in the works.

“It keeps me sort of fresh,” he said about juggling multiple projects. “Sometimes, even when I'm working on bigger pieces, you get to the point where you kind of just hit little roadblocks, kind of like writer's block … and I shift mediums. I go to a different piece, to just… kind of refresh myself. So that allows me to do that.”

Munoz’s background is in graphic design. He attended the Art Institute of Tampa, but he’s worked

with various types of manual art including what he does now – pencil illustrations, acrylic painting, watercolors and oils.

Although he keeps the Army’s mission in mind while constructing projects, overall he has the flexibility to put his “artistic perspective on things and use my creative kind of influences as they come.”

“For the most part when I go out on a mission, I prepare all my stuff just like every Soldier prepares his or her gear to go on a mission.”

Once his mission starts he captures many moments, sometimes using photography and sometimes pencil illustrations, depending on the intensity of the environment and how much time he has.

“Once I return, once again, just like every Soldier, I do equipment recovery. I make sure my equipment didn't get damaged and make sure everything is straight,” he said.

“Then I'll come back, and when it's time to develop the art, I'll go through my notes and through my sketches. I'll go through my imagery and get a feeling of what I want to capture, what story I want to tell.”

Since he can’t paint everything he captures, Munoz said he chooses the best depictions of the mission he’s on. For example, when he covered Hurricane Maria, Munoz asked

himself how he could best illustrate what happened in Puerto Rico.

“I start coming up with studies and sketches and then develop the larger pieces of art,” he said.

His workflow is usually never linear. Sometimes he won’t start on a project until months later or after he’s completed another mission.

“For example, with my Southeast Asia art, some months down the line, as I‘ve already moved on to another mission, it will come back to me, in a thought or an idea … so I will go back,” he said, adding that he always comes back to those harder projects and often goes back and forth between working on projects.

Because of the nature of his work, he doesn’t have a specific number of pieces he is expected to produce. However, the job does have its obstacles.

“Right now, I guess my most challenging thing is I'm living the epitome of what ‘Army of One’ is,” he said. “I work here in this big old building, in this big studio, and barely see soldiers. So my opportunity to go see Soldiers out there (on missions) is really cool, but at the same time, I’m not part of an organization, not part of that team, so I'm always an outsider. That’s kind of created this new perspective for me.

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Find U.S. Army artwork from the Army’s historical art collection on Instagram: www.instagram. com/usarmyart Where before, when I was in other units, I had that team and I was working with my guys. I was doing all of that stuff. Now I'm an outsider, so that's become a challenge for me, because you miss that. You miss being part of the unit or those teams where you're with the Soldiers.

The job has also given him many new experiences he wouldn’t have been able to have otherwise, and seeing the Army from a broader perspective is part of that, Munoz said.

You can find Munoz’s artwork and the art of prior artists on Instagram at www.instagram.com/ usarmyart.

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911th Engineers edge 249th in IM hoops

Timeout Ride the wind

By Rick Musselman Sports Editor The 911th Engineer Company and the 249th Engineer Battalion, both perennial contenders in Belvoir’s annual Commander’s Cup title race, redefined defensive determination when the squads squared off in a week-2 FY18 intramural basketball showdown, Dec. 12 at Wells Field House. The 911th claimed a narrow 38-36 victory in the final seconds of the contest.

Both squads took to the hardwood with rosters full of talent. The 911th offense, spearheaded by guards, Marquise Pinnock, Devyn Thomas and Andrew Johnson, kicked things off with a rapid-fire passing game to contend with the 249th Engineers’ total commitment to man defense. 911th Engineer Company center, Zack Taylor, quickly became the man of the hour, crashing the boards with every shot from the perimeter and booking a trio of early rebounds to keep his team in possession.

But, the 249th kept its opponents’ gains to a minimum with continual double-team coverage outside while keeping the lane in complete lockdown.

At the opposite end of the court, the 249th offense went to work applying the brand of cohesion that has propelled the unit to top-five Commander’s Cup finishes every year.

Guards, Chris Atwater; James Wayenberg; and Adonijah

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911th Engineer Company shooting guard, Devyn Thomas, charges inside for a lay-in during his team’s intramural basketball matchup against the 249th Engineer Battalion, Dec. 12 at Wells Field House.

Belvoir wrestlers kick off new season

By Rick Musselman Sports Editor Athletes competing in Fort Belvoir’s youth wrestling program kicked off the 2017-18 season in promising form, booking wins across the age divisions in the Northern Virginia Wrestling Federation opening meet, Dec. 3 at King George High School.

For more information about Belvoir’s youth wrestling program, email sjackson1192@gmail.com. For a complete listing of the many sports and fitness opportunities available to children on post, visit https://belvoir.armymwr.com/ programs/youth.

Fort Belvoir Wrestling Team Winners Kendrick Lewis Intermediate Division Fall, 4:12 Michael Gore Junior Division Fall, 00:55 Fall, 1.26 Christian Rojas Junior Division Fall, 00:44 Fall, 00:45

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Fort Belvoir wrestler, Alyvia Herod, goes for the pin during her victorious Northern Virginia Wrestling Federation match, Dec. 3 at King George High School.

Kendall Lewis Junior Division Decision, 6-5 Decision, 8-5

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Over the years, I’ve occasionally explored some of the more offbeat sports that have emerged and become surprisingly popular—at least regionally—despite their astonishing goofiness. Wife-carrying relays, mudbog snorkeling, underwater hockey, cheese rolling and toe wrestling are just a few of these peculiarities that have drawn appreciable numbers of practitioners and even warranted some live telecasts. If anything they’re fun to read about and demonstrate the infinite creativity of the human brain.

Of course, being of a fairly traditional ilk when it comes to athletics, I’ve always been uninspired to try them—especially that mud-bog snorkeling thing; there’s no telling what kinds of critters are hanging out down there in that murky water. And even some of the newer trends in sports—like balloon jumping, bubble popping in airplanes, motorboat and motorcycle polo, and open-sea archery—have come far short of igniting any competitive passion in me.

However, a few days ago, I came across an article in the February 1935 edition of Popular Science about a sport I could easily get into if I could scare up all the necessary equipment. Indeed, sometime during that same year a French meteorologist named Hubert Garrigue decided to use his scientific understanding of wind patterns to create a sport the magazine editors described as “plummeting downward at express-train velocity.” They were talking about parachute sledding—attaching a selfopening parachute to a sled and allowing strong mountain downdrafts to pull you down a slope without, as the meteorologist said, “hurtling to destruction.” Apparently, after much trial and error, Garrigue constructed a sled out of a pair of traditional skis and a saddle and created a lot of fanfare about the first attempt he had planned. It’s a bit chilling that I was unable to find any documentation whatsoever about that “maiden voyage” and, in fact, his very name appears to have suddenly vanished from the historical record.

Still, I’m seriously considering pursuing this activity myself, applying my customary caution and comprehensive preparation, of course.

Oddly enough, I’m thinking about how fun it’d be to have the wind pull me up the hill, provided it doesn’t blow me right over the opposite side of the peak.

At any rate I’ll keep everyone posted.

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249th Engineer Battalion shooting guard, Chris Atwater, barrels inside for a score during his team’s intramural basketball showdown with the 911th Engineer Company, Dec. 12 at Wells Field House.

911th Engineer Company point guard, Andrew Johnson, heads for the lane as 249th Engineer Battalion defender, Chris Jose, applies the pressure during an intramural basketball matchup, Dec. 12 at Wells Field House.

IM hoops, continued from page B1 Malone, kept the 911th on its toes with constant drives inside.

Forward, Chris Jose, demonstrated his prowess from the three-point arc while center, Calvin Garcia, brought down four tough rebounds.

Despite the intensity in the passing and lane-driving departments, the contest remained a purely defensive operation for both squads throughout the first period, resulting in a 19-19 tie at the halftime buzzer.

The second half unfolded as a continuation of the defensive gridlock both teams struggled to overcome in the first. The 249th momentarily gained the upper hand courtesy of a pair of fouldrawing drives into the lane by Jose and Malone, while center, Nathaniel Harp, and forward, Jeff Bevington, kept momentum building by bringing down three rebounds. But the 911th came roaring back to balance the scales with another series of perimeter jumpers from Pinnock and Thomas.

With the score once again tied at 36-36 with less than a minute

left, Johnson drew a foul deep in the paint, granting him a pair of freebies from the charity stripe to give his team a tenuous 38-36 advantage.

The 249th managed to get the ball to the half-court line after a perfectly executed throw-in, but the 911th Engineer defense swarmed the ball handler and denied the 249th the scales balancing shot in the dying seconds to claim the 38-36 win.

The FY18 intramural basketball regular season runs through Jan. 30, with games Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 6:15 p.m. at Wells Field House.

For weekly schedules, scores and standings visit http://www. quickscores.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 Justin Fitzgerald, league coordinator and sports facility manager, at 703-806-5093. Athletes can also contact their respective unit representative for sign-up information and scheduling details.

249th Engineer Battalion shooting guard, Adonijah Malone, dishes the ball outside during his team’s intramural basketball showdown with the 911th Engineer Company, Dec. 12 at Wells Field House.

911th Engineer Company center, Zack Taylor, works his way inside during his team’s intramural basketball matchup against the 249th Engineer Battalion, Dec. 12 at Wells Field House.

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Max Mileage Cardio Program Sports and Fitness is offering a free 12-week cardio program where participants record their miles each day. Participants who achieve 250 miles or more at the end of the 12 weeks will receive a T-shirt. The program runs Monday – Apr. 1. Participants will be given log-in sheets to track their progress in their daily steps/miles while walking, biking, rowing, using an elliptical and/or climbing on a stepper. At the end of each week, participants will add their weekly totals. The Max Mileage Cardio Program manager will collect the log sheets every Friday and post the results the following Monday.

Visit belvoir.armymwr.com for a list of suggested goals based on skill level. Eligible participants include all active duty, retirees, DoD civilian employees, and family members. Registration can be completed at Graves Fitness Center, the Body Shop or Kawamura Human Performance Center. Call 703-806-3100 for more information.

Intermediate and Advanced Archery Lessons Outdoor Recreation will be offering Intermediate and Advanced Archery Lessons starting Jan. 15.

Tryouts will be held at the Indoor Archery Range at ODR, Monday at 5:30 p.m. to determine the best placement for each participant.

Class participants will be selected at tryouts and will then be approved to register for the class.

Lessons will be at 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 15 - Feb. 19. The cost is $100 per person for six lessons.

Eligible participants include all active-duty military, retirees, dependents and DoD civilian employees.

No registration is required for the tryouts Jan. 8. Once participants are selected for the appropriate level, they must then register with Outdoor Recreation.

Softball coaches needed MWR Sports and Fitness office is seeking qualified softball coaches for men’s and women’s post level teams. Coaches must have experience in the sport (both ASA and USSSA), including information as to what positions played, beginning age, name, level and location of teams. Include any MVP awards, all-tournament teams, and coaches’ letters of recommendation, newspaper articles, or other honors in the sport.

All interested individuals should send their resume to Justin Fitzgerald (justin.c.fitzgerald. naf@mail.mil) or Sheila Edwards

Sports and Fitness is offering a fun, energetic and motivational free workout every Saturday from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. at Wells Field House, 1810 Goethals Road. Fit Team work outs are tailored to all fitness levels and focused on burning fat and building lean muscle.

Class is open to all Service members and their families (ages 16 and older), DoD civilian employees and contractors. Classes provided

by Global Expansion Team International Health Coach Damon Stewart. For more information call 210-776-4045.

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249th Engineer Battalion center, James Wayenberg, works the ball into scoring position as 911th Engineer Company center, Zack Taylor, applies the pressure during an intramural basketball showdown, Dec 12 at Wells Field House.

(Sheila.j.edwards.naf@mail.mil) by Dec. 22. A selection committee will convene to select best qualified candidate by Jan. 10.

American Red Cross Lifeguard Class Benyaurd Indoor Pool is offering American Red Cross Lifeguard Classes. The cost is $315 which includes materials. For more information, call Benyaurd Indoor Pool at 703-805-2620; or visit the aquatics page on belvoir.armymwr. com.

Upcoming Health and Fitness Expo MWR Sports and Fitness is hosting its annual Health and Fitness Expo Jan. 18, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Specker Field House, 1182 12th St. The goal is to educate the Fort Belvoir garrison and community about sleep, nutrition and physical activity. We also want to provide participants with wellness strategies to improve their spirituality, mental health, finances and overall safety. There will be a wide variety of vendors and interactive displays to provide an overall health and wellness experience.

Light refreshments will be pro-

vided and floor aerobics demonstrations conducted for those who wish to participate. There will be a T-shirt giveaway and chances to win door prizes. Eligible participants include all active-duty Soldiers, dependents, retirees, DoD civilians and affiliated ID cardholders. Patrons who are interested in becoming a vendor for the Health and Fitness Expo may contact Charice Smith at charice.m.smith.naf@mail.mil or call 703-805-4430. For more information about the Expo, call Sports and Fitness at 703-805-4655.

In progress Associate golf passes available Fort Belvoir Golf Club offers the chance to become affiliated with the “Flagship Golf Facility” of the U.S. Army through the Associate Pass Holder program. It is a great way to get many of the benefits of being a member of a golf club, without the upfront costs involved.

The annual fee of $120 includes no initiation fees; no food and beverage minimums; annual gate pass; priority tee times and participation in member events. For information, call the Golf Club at 703-806-5878.

Sports and Fitness offers weight management, high-intensity strength conditioning, and functional training programs at the Kawamura Human Performance Center. Their staff is certified to assist and educate patrons on reaching their fitness goals. They offer exercise prescriptions, bodycomposition assessments, micro-fit assessments, functional movement system screens, and muscular endurance tests. They also offer competitive rates for solo or group sessions. Prices are available online at belvoir.armymwr.com or call Kawamura Human Performance Center at 703-806-4430.

Registration open for 24/7 Graves Fitness Center access Graves Fitness Center is accessible to registered Fort Belvoir community members, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Sign up for all-access passes is now underway and gym patrons wishing to utilize the facility after normal operating hours need to register their Common Access Cards to allow entry.

Registration is not necessary if accessing during normal operating hours.

For more information call Graves Fitness Center at 703-8065368.

BODYBLAST Fitness Class BODYBLAST4X4 is a massive metabolic strength and cardio mash-up of functional, boot-camp style, fitness training. Sports and Fitness is hosting BODYBLAST4X4 for military families to grow in health and fitness while having a blast. A fun inspirational workout, jam-packed with the latest and greatest in fat-blasting strength and cardio moves. Kids are always welcome and the class is free. Class is every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Specker Field House, 1182 12th Street. Call 703-806-3057 for more information.

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Left: Sgt. 1st Class Juan Munoz, U.S. Army Artist-in-Residence, shows sketches of his Puerto Rico trip to the Belvoir Eagle, Dec. 4.

Above: Sgt. 1st Class Juan Munoz, U.S. Army Artist-in-Residence, the Belvoir Eagle his sketch of the Florida National Guard during emergency assistance in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria in September.

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Belvoir Tax Center will train volunteers to prepare Service members’ tax forms as a help to the community. Interested people are asked to call 703-805-1057.

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Belvoir’s Vehicle Resale Lot is open for active duty, retirees, and DoD civilians to display a vehicle, RV, trailer, or boat on a trailer for sale. The lot is at the corner of Gunston and Abbott roads. An 18-foot space costs $45 to rent for 30 days.

Register for a space at the Automotive Skills Center, 9290 Gunston Road, Bldg. 1462.

For more information, call 703806-4088.

OCS Alumni Association reunion

The U.S. Army Officer Candidate School Alumni Association 2018 Reunion is March 25-29, in Columbus, Ga. The association represents all Army officers commissioned through any OCS, regardless of previous locations or branch affiliation.

Mini class reunions are encouraged. This reunion includes a Hall of Fame induction ceremony; reception; and formal dinner with a Patterson Award presentation.

There will also be demonstrations and briefings at Fort Benning that highlight developments related to

The Welcome Center and ID Card Facility is closed from 2-4 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, for training. Only emergency services are available during these times.

Gate changes coming Access at Belvoir access control points is changing. Drivers will be able to scan the chip or have ID cards’ bar codes read at the driveup kiosk. ACP personnel will be close by, ensuring the generated image matches the driver’s face.

Eventually, the barrier will be down between cars, which automatically raise, allowing access once the vetting process is over.

More details will follow in future issues of the Belvoir Eagle; on Facebook at Fort Belvoir; and on www.belvoir.army.mil.

Military history club The Saint Martin Military History Club meets at the Belvoir O’ Club on the second Tuesday of each month, beginning with cocktails at 6 p.m., followed by dinner

and a military history presentation at 6:30 p.m.

Some lectures scheduled this year include: WWII on the Homefront; The Battle of Verdun; The 100 Years War; WACs in WWII, a Middle East update and others.

The cost is $23, with choice of entrée and tip. No-shows still have to pay.

Interested people may contact Ron Narmi, 703-780 0727, rnarmi@aol.com; or Bill Saavedra, billjas@aol.com, 301-847 0298.

AWANA Belvoir Chapel’s AWANA Club’s weekly meetings are Sundays from 4-5:45 p.m. in the Religious Education Center. AWANA incorporates verse memory, games, rewards, and teaching kids from pre-k through high school about the Bible.

Info is available via e-mail to ftbelvoirawana@gmail.com.

Instructors wanted

Have a skill to share? The Belvoir Community Center is looking for people interested in instructing a class within MWR. All skills are welcome, no matter the skill or hobby, including dance, cooking, pottery, painting, DJing, bartending, fishing, canoeing, etc.

Interested potential instructors are asked to call Romel Voellm, 703-805-9239.

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Command and General Staff School students start holidays with graduation Submitted by Jim Buckley Command and General Staff School Dec. 14, 127 students graduated from the U.S. Army’s Command and General Staff School at Fort Belvoir, Va., with Maj. Gen. Ronald J. Place, director, National Capital Region Medical Directorate, speaking at the graduation ceremony.

Place addressed the graduates on their responsibilities of being part of the Army Team, emphasizing the dedication and leadership required to maximize the team’s potential. He also stressed to the graduates the importance of taking care of family; setting the example, especially when no one is looking; and continuously assessing their leadership skills.

The Belvoir Command and General Staff School, located in the Barden Education Center, teaches the 16-week Command and General Staff Officers Course three times a year to active-duty, fieldgrade officers and federal civilians from agencies, like the departments of Transportation, Justice and Homeland Security. Students attending the Belvoir campus get the same resident instruction that officers get during the CGSOC common core at the Command and General Staff College at Fort

Leavenworth, Kan. During the course, students receive instruction in leadership; force management; joint operations; joint and unified operational art; ethics; military history; and Army doctrine and planning. The purpose of the course is to educate and train field-grade officers to be critical thinkers and agile, innovative and adaptive leaders.

In addition to the common core instruction, Belvoir’s campus offers four electives: Military Leadership Lessons of George Washington, taught at the George Washington Leadership Institute at Mount Vernon; Genocide Prevention, at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C.; U.S. Agency for International Development, taught at Fort Belvoir and USAID’s headquarters in D.C.; and Logistics for Battalion Executive Officers, taught at Barden.

One of the course’s major goals is to improve students’ reading, writing and speaking skills. Many students participate in optional, speed-reading seminars and writing labs to hone their skills.

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