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January 18, 2018
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New commander for 212th MPs By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer
The 212th Military Police Detachment’s Capt. Jerell Singleton relinquished command to Capt. Caroline Baldwin in a change of command, Jan. 11 at Wood Theater. Baldwin, the new commander, said she was honored and privileged to be able to command the unit, and serve with Lt. Col. James Matheson, Headquarters Battalion commander. To her daughters, she said they were her primary motivation each day. “You make me want to be the best version of myself, to give you a positive role model to look up to,” Baldwin said. She also thanked Singleton for the effort she made to help her adjust to her duties at Fort Belvoir. Matheson said, as the commander, he expects Baldwin to continue the 212th standards. “Capt. Baldwin, you are now in charge of the detachment that is ready and capable,” he said. “I, and the Army, charge you with the
training, maintenance, and welfare of your fine Soldiers. I know that, with your history and preparation, you are ready and trained to command this detachment. I look forward to working with you and continuing working at a level of excellence.” Matheson said that ever since Singleton took over the unit, the 212th has done many great things, like being part of two State of the Union security details, an Inauguration and provided support to many other missions. The unit also continued to train to prepare for deployments to places like China and Iraq. “You and your unit have provided the security that we enjoy here at Fort Belvoir,” he said. “You patrol our roads, protect the people and man the gates at all times, including holidays, weekends and throughout the year.” The 212th Military Police Detachment is a phenomenal organization, Singleton said. “During my 19 months in
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Photos by Paul Lara
Capt. Caroline Baldwin, 212th Military Police Detachment commander, left, receives the guidon from Lt. Col. James Matheson, Headquarters Battalion commander, during ceremonies in Fort Belvoir’s Wood Theater, Jan. 11.
Veterans, family members invited to resource fair By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer The Department of Veterans Affairs’ resource fair is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the Belvoir Main Exchange. The event is for active duty, Reserve, or National Guard veterans and their family members. The fair will include resources and vendors including the Veterans Benefits Administration, Veterans Health Administra-
tion, and the National Cemetery Administration on burial and memorial benefits. People can also get enrolled through VBA. It’s an all-encompassing fair that happens quarterly around various military installations, said Timothy Menzel with the VA/DOD Coordination Office. “If they have questions about anything related to Veterans Affairs, it’s a one-stop shop, so to speak,” he said, adding they are excited to continue supporting veterans and
their family members. Those who attend can also get information on disability compensation, education services, 9/11 G.I. Bill and housing. People are encouraged to attend because “a lot of people are in a transitional period and it’s good to be proactive as you wind down from your military career and transition to becoming a civilian.” For information, contact Menzel, timothy. menzel@va.gov, 202-461-4022.
Save the dates! All these events are open to everyone. Health and Fitness Expo Today, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Kawamura Human Performance Ctr. FMI, 703-806-4655/4659
Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Walk in Mammogram
Volunteers needed
Resource Fair Today, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Belvoir Main Exchange FMI, 202-461-4022
FBCH, Mon. - Fri. 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. FMI, 571-231-3224
Belvoir Tax Center Training provided 703-805-1057