Belvoir Eagle, February 11, 2016

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Senator talks innovation, commercial technology with NGA employees

By Michelle L. Hankins National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, Public Affairs U.S. Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia encouraged innovation, commercial technology and pushing the current boundaries of how the government does business during a visit Feb. 1 to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency headquarters at Fort Belvoir North Area in Springfield, Va. Warner has spent the last five of his seven-year tenure in the Senate on the Select Committee on Intelligence. During this assignment, he became familiar with the intelligence community and NGA’s role to provide geospatial intelligence in support of the Department of Defense, he said.

“The mission NGA has, has never been more important,” said Warner in his second visit to the agency since 2013.

According to Warner, NGA’s mission is only going to grow, in terms of mapping and the ability to notice change and monitor potential adversaries around the world.

Warner’s visit came as Robert Cardillo, NGA director, has encouraged more transparency and an increased use of innovative and unclassified solutions to address national security challenges. Warner echoed this sentiment, saying he wants to constantly

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Legal Assistance Office closings

The Belvoir Legal Assistance Office is closed Friday and Monday in honor of Presidents Day. The office will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday.

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U.S. Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia visited the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency's headquarters at Fort Belvoir North Area Feb. 1. “nudge” the agency and its workforce who’s been an observer of this sector to think broadly. just over the last three to five years, Specifically, Warner recommended the enormous kind of upsurge of cainnovative thinking about the use of pability on the commercial side and commercial technology, noting the how we use that in a more effective growing acknowledgement from manner.”

NGA’s leadership about better use of The more work the intelligence commercial technologies. community can do in the unclassified “I think there is going to be a re- space, the better, Warner said. “That markable transformation,” Warner gives us the capability to engage with said. “I couldn’t believe, as somebody a broader set of individuals,” he said.

Garrison hosts installation leader breakfast Tuesday

By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Fort Belvoir leaders and mission partners were briefed on a variety of organizations and programs Tuesday at an Installation Leader Breakfast.

“We want both your presence and your voice,” said Col. Michelle Mitchell, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir, commander. She added that it takes community effort to make things better for the Fort Belvoir community.

Organizations including the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation; Directorate of Human Resources; Plans, Analysis, and Integration Office and Directorate of Resource Management made presentations to discuss ongoing projects and priorities in their areas.

Topics covered included goals and construction projects, such as the Officers’ Club’s swimming pool renovation; the Body Shop, child development centers and the golf course. Chris Rohrbacker, transition services specialist at the Directorate of Human Resources, talked about the Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program

Old Town Alexandria has its annual Armed Forces Community Covenant signing at 11 a.m., Monday, ahead of the town’s 1 p.m. George Washington Birthday Parade.

Substance abuse awareness training

Belvoir’s Army Substance Abuse Program hosts training for garrison and mission-partner employees, leaders and commanders Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 4 p.m. in Wood Theater, 6050 Abbott Road, Bldg. 2120.

Attending only one session is required.

The training includes information on substance abuse, suicide prevention and the employee assistance program. The sessions count for the required annual training for all active, National Guard and Reserve Soldiers, and civilians.

Info is available from James Peters, 703-805-1010, james.a.peters.civ@mail. mil.

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Berry Patrick, Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation director, briefs Fort Belvoir leadership on the expanded MWR programs at an installation leaders breakfast at the Fort Belvoir Officers’ Club, Tuesday. and changes made to help Soldiers transition from military to civilian jobs.

Mandatory, pre-separation counseling begins the transition process, Rohrbacker said.

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Applications for the spring term of Belvoir MWR’s HIRED! Apprenticeship Program are available at the Youth Center.

The HIRED! program is for militaryaffiliated teens ages 15-18 who are registered with CYSS. Apprentices work at a placement site on Belvoir for 15 hours a week for a 12week term at facilities like Outdoor Rec, Van Noy Library and CYSS facilities.

The application deadline is 4 p.m.

Feb. 24 and the term runs from March 28 through June 18.

Information is available from the program’s director, Amber Dozer, amber.e.dozer.naf@mail.mil, or 703805-4608.

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Parents, teens need to take steps to be safe online

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While apps and social media help people keep in contact with friends and meet others, they also can be used with malicious intent, said Tasha Venters, sexual assault response coordinator, Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention program. That’s why it is important for teenagers and preteens to understand fully how to protect themselves on the Internet.

“Preteens and teens don’t necessarily think of long-term consequences,” Venters said. “Once it’s out there on the Internet, it will be out there forever, even if you delete it. There is nothing that is truly ever anonymous. Just be careful…anyone can be anyone and can present themselves as someone other than who they truly are.”

Recently, two college students allegedly murdered a 13-year-old Virginia girl they met through social media and a mobile messaging app called Kik. The app service released a blog post Feb. 4 addressing how parents can keep their children safe while using the app.

“If you have access to your teen’s Smartphone or iPod, you’ll be able to view up to the last 1,000 messages

for each chat,” according to the Kik blog post about its app. “There isn’t a way to view your teen’s messages on another supported Smartphone, so it’s a good idea to talk to your teen about regularly accessing their device.”

The blog post suggests parents know their teen’s password. Users under age 13 are unable to register for its services. Kik also detailed how to report inappropriate or illegal behavior to its service and law enforcement.

The Pew Research Center conducted a national survey to learn more about parental behavior and monitoring their teenager’s online activities. More than 1,000 parents completed the survey, in addition to more than 1,000 teenagers.

The survey asked parents which of six steps they used to monitor their children: checked web history; checked social media; used parental controls to restrict Internet use; used parental controls to limit use on cell phones; used monitoring tools to track a teenager’s location.

Most parents surveyed took only one of six steps to monitor their child’s online activities, compared to 45 percent who did two or three monitoring tasks. Only 24 percent of parents have taken four to six steps.

While many parents talk to their

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From Page A1 “We’re trending in the right direction, but, in my opinion, we’re not trending quickly enough,” he said about the number of Soldiers over the past three months who are transitioning.

Thirty-nine percent of the enlisted population at Fort Belvoir within a 12-month window completed the mandatory requirement on time. This is up only 10 percent over the past six months, he said.

There is a correlation between the amount of time a Soldier is exposed to the transition assistance program and post-active duty success, Rohrbacker said. To improve Soldiers’ success while transitioning or after, SFL-TAP is introducing a number of new programs to help Soldiers, like the Career Skills Program. That program gives Soldiers on-the-job training and experience within six months before they leave the military.

By helping veterans, it reduces the unemployment costs for the military, he said.

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teenagers about appropriate online behavior, the Pew Research Center survey revealed that parents with younger teenagers ages 13-17 tended to talk more about the type of online content that is acceptable for them to review and how to behave while using the Internet.

“Educate them on how to become educated users of the app – be aware of what you post and what you are responding to,” Venters said.

The Federal Trade Commission’s OnGuardOnline website suggests parents teach their kids how to block numbers, how to ignore messages from people they don’t know and to avoid posting personal information online, including their phone number.

Parents can keep up with their child’s friends, especially those they meet online, by suggesting they meet their online friends and asking questions about what they know about them, Venters said. Typically, a child will know a lot of detailed information about their school mates, but may not be able to answer those same questions about someone they’ve met online. “(Technology) is constantly always changing. Don’t get relaxed once you think that you have it understood because something new will come along,” she said.

“It’s the right thing to do for our Soldiers,” Rohrbacker said.

Lt. Col. Philip Lenz, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir, Headquarters Battalion commander, spoke about Fort Belvoir’s Community Health Promotion Team.

“The Chief of Staff of the Army’s No. 1 priority is readiness. But, regardless of the uniform you are wearing, or whether you are a Soldier, civilian, family member, readiness affects the entire military. The Community Health Promotion Team is really all about readiness. It’s about synchronizing a lot of the things you’ve already heard, about the programs you’ve already heard and a host of others to benefit the health and wellness of everyone in our community.”

There are 145 mission partners at Belvoir, Lenz said.

“We really need 145 mission partners around the table – with us – helping to figure out the best way to take care of our Soldiers, Service members, civilians and their families.”

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Chris Rohrbacker, Directorate of Human Resources transition services specialist, briefs Fort Belvoir leadership on the required training before Soldiers can be discharged at an installation leaders breakfast at the Fort Belvoir Officers’ Club, Tuesday.

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When a child or teen moves to a new location, something military children often do, parents should suggest they make friends the natural way – through a school or reallife setting and not on the Internet, Venters said.

“If someone makes friends naturally and also has the attention and support, even if it just a one-parent home, they don’t look for the attention somewhere else,” she said.

If your child has a social media profile, OnGuardOnline suggests children and teens create a safe screen name that doesn’t reveal information such as their age and gender. Parents should also review their child’s friends list and use privacy settings on their child’s profile.

For more information about how to protect you and your family, visit www.onguardonline.gov. For all SHARP related questions, call 703-740-7029 or email SHARP at usarmy.belvoir.imcom.mbx.sharp@ mail.mil.

Editor’s Note: This article is part of a five-part series focusing on children and online safety. Look for the next article, on deceptive practices used to lure children online, in the Feb. 25 issue of the Belvoir Eagle.

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Weapons registration required for Belvoir residents The Fort Belvoir Police Department wants to remind Belvoir residents that they are required to register privately owned weapons they bring to the installation.

Fort Belvoir’s regulations require anyone living on Belvoir to register their privately owned weapons within 72 hours of their arrival.

“We want to make sure people know they need to register their weapons and that they know it is a simple process,” said Johhnie Kibler, acting chief, Fort Belvoir Police Department.

To register a weapon, owners fill out a brief registration card listing their personal information and information about their weapon, including the type, model number, serial number, barrel length, caliber/gauge

and make or brand. Enlisted Soldiers E-5 and below also need their commander’s signature on the form.

Weapons registration cards are available at the housing welcome center, at the monthly newcomers’ briefing, at the visitor in-processing center and at the police station.

“Registering your weapons is quite simple,” said Kibler.

Completed forms should be turned in at the visitor in-processing center.

Weapons should not be brought to the visitor in-processing center or to the police station.

Registered weapons should be stored secured and unloaded in installation housing. Soldiers living in the barracks must store their privately owned weapons in their unit arms room.

“The whole process should take about five minutes,” Kibler said. “It’s a very simple process.”

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There is no better model than Private George Watson, who was one of the 1.2 million African Americans who served in World War II. But, none of those brave Soldiers received the Medal of Honor during or after that war. That changed in the late 1990s, after an extensive Army review of the records of World War II black heroes. In a ceremony in 1997, President Clinton bestowed the Medal of Honor on seven of them, all of whom had served with combat arms units, with one notable exception, Watson, from Birmingham, Ala., and a member of the 29th Quartermaster Regiment.

He was aboard a ship off the coast of New Guinea on March 8, 1943, when the ship was attacked

by Japanese bombers and had to be abandoned. Instead of saving himself, Watson stayed in the water for a prolonged time, courageously helping others. Weakened by his efforts, he was eventually dragged down by the sinking ship and drowned.

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MIRC assists deploying Reserve Soldiers, families

By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer The Military Intelligence Readiness Command works with Reserve families, through the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program and Army Reserve Family Program, to make sure those families have what they need.

MIRC hosted a makeup event Friday for deploying MIRC Soldiers at the USO Warrior and Family Center, after the blizzard canceled its Jan. 22 Arlington, Va., event.

YRRP assists Reserve and National Guard Soldiers and their families with resources before, during and after their deployment.

“This is a program that is supported by Congress to provide community resources and outreach for the Soldier and family members,” said Quendresenia Foster, MIRC Family Programs director.

During the event at the USO, Soldiers and their families received briefings from a variety of organizations, including Military OneSource, TRICARE, American Red Cross, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, and Fort Family.

During the Soldiers’ deployment, they will follow-up with family members to see what they need, in terms of resources and support, Foster said.

When a Reserve Soldier deploys, it’s different for them. A once-a-month drill weekend becomes a full-time commitment and new benefits may

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Quendresenia Foster, Family Programs Director with the Military Intelligence Readiness Command, briefs linguists and their families at Fort Belvoir’s USO Warrior and Family Center Feb. 5. The MIRC briefing was in preparation for deployment, providing contacts and services to Soldiers and their families. open up for them and their families tial contact with them to make sure during their deployment. they know who to reach out to. The “It’s very important to get that ini- Soldier can really concentrate on his

or her job, if they know what’s available for them and their families during their deployment.”

One challenge Reserve Soldiers face is their Reserve job and unit might be in a different state, Foster said. One example is a Soldier who flies from Boston to Fort Belvoir to attend his drill weekends. Families of Soldiers in that situation may not be aware of resources available to them.

“The families don’t know that there are family programs, there are resources and there are health benefits,” Foster said. “So, having the families come and physically see what’s available for them…and if there are resources in their state they could take advantage of…it’s a challenge if they don’t.”

They try to combat this information gap digitally, such as with email and social media, to reach out to Service members and their families, she said. The Army Reserve Family Programs provide services and information to the Reserve demographic.

Fort Family Outreach and Support is always looking for volunteers to help with specific events and other tasks, Foster said. AFRP’s Fort Family assists the U.S. Army Reserve community with programs, including Survivor Outreach Services, Army Family Action Plan and Child Youth and School Services.

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Bishop, who is stationed at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and lives in Springfield, won a $1,000 statement credit for her Military Star card through the AAFES “Your Holiday Bill Is On Us” contest.

Customers received one entry to the sweepstakes each time they used their Military Star card at an Exchange location or shopmyexchange.com between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31. There were more than 4.6 million entries and winners were randomly selected.

Bishop, who entered by shopping at the Belvoir Exchange, was one of 10 people chosen to win a $1,000 statement credit. Three grand prize winners had their entire Military Star bill paid, with a minimum prize of $2,500, and 25 winners received a $500 statement credit.

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Bishop said she didn’t realize the Exchange was running the holiday sweepstakes program and she was a little skeptical when she got the call stating she had won.

“They called me and first I thought, ‘Is this a scam?’” Bishop said, adding that she then determined the sweepstakes was legitimate. “I didn’t even

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For their service Maj. Gen. Bradley Becker, commander, Joint Force HeadquartersNational Capital Region, U.S. Army Military District of Washington, left, gives a commander’s coin to Kim Alahmadi from Belvoir’s DPTMS Monday for exemplary response during a recent snowstorm.

Also recognized were Don Smart, DPTMS; Kenny Christensen and Bill Sanders, DPW; Capt. George Stiltner, DES; Jennifer Brande, PAO; and Aleut contractors Peter Seifert and Austin Bolling.

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If you thought clearing your driveway during last month’s snowstorm was bad, try clearing nearly 1.2 million cubic square feet of snow and ice. That’s enough to fill more than 13 Olympic-size swimming pools.

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency employees at the Springfield, Va., campus, on the Fort Belvoir North Area, with support from personnel from NGA’s other locations, worked around the clock Jan. 22 to Jan. 26 to clear snow, maintain building structural integrity and ensure there was no lapse in mission-critical support.

Many employees were involved in efforts to ensure the safety and security of the workforce, visitors and facilities during the storm.

Don Kerr, an NGA spokesperson, credited exceptional emergency management preparedness; use of plans developed by the key components; and good communication for the success during the snowstorm.

“Preparation, exploring possible outcomes, and knowing our options has made us much more resilient for this type of situation,” Kerr said.

In anticipation of the storm, several NOC officers and technicians packed their ‘go-bags’ and cots, drove in, and worked through four day and night shifts. According to Jason Long,

NOC deputy chief of operations, NGA employees in St. Louis, Mo.; and Denver provided overtime support to supplement the NOC Watch in the East.

Across the agency, several KCs and directorates were also involved in executing mission-essential tasks.

The NOC Enterprise and the Security and Installations directorate prepared and maintained site readiness by coordinating across the agency to ensure snow and ice removal; addressing shipping and receiving requirements and impacts; and overseeing facility infrastructure operations. Police Operations Commander for New Campus East Maj. Dionyeus Britt said dozens of police officers worked through the snowstorm, most choosing to stay onsite during the 72 hours. Sodexo food service provided meals for those who decided to stay and weather the storm.

SI noted that, post-snowfall, employees worked to clear the more than two feet of snow and ice from the roads and parking garage; executed personnel accountability checks; examined the building for leaks; monitored IT impacts and expediently worked to reconstitute the workforce and return to normal operations.

“Even though the recent storm resulted in more than two feet of snow, everyone involved allowed for minimal to no impact to both the mission and the facilities.” said Kerr. “They support missions that simply cannot be interrupted.”

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Bataan 2016: Who will you march for?

White Sands Missile Range Public Affairs The 27th annual Bataan Memorial Death March is gearing up to step into another record-breaking year March 20 at White Sands Missile Range, N.M. The event is an active history lesson and a true test of endurance.

Considered one of the hardest marathon-length routes in the U.S., participants come from all over the world to honor the Bataan fallen and World War II survivors.

"They stand as a living testament to the memory of Bataan," said Brig.

Gen. Timothy Coffin, WSMR commander, during last year’s event opening ceremony. "They faced physical and spiritual hardships that, for many, were too great to bear.

The legacy of the march, which has brought us here today, keeps its history alive and ensures the sacrifices made and lessons learned are not forgotten."

The story of the Bataan Death March began April 9, 1942, when around 75,000 Filipino and U.S. Soldiers were surrendered to the Japanese forces. The Americans were from the Army, Army Air Corps, Navy and Marines. Among those seized were members of the 200th Coast Artillery, New Mexico National Guard. The prisoners were forced to march about 100 km north to Nueva Ecija to Camp O'Donnell, a prison camp, in the scorching heat through the Philippine jungles.

One of those brave men who survived the march is retired Col. Ben Skardon, a 97-year-old Bataan survivor who has marched 8.5 miles for the last eight years during the Bataan Memorial Death March.

"Coming to WSMR is now my pilgrimage," Skardon said. "I'm privileged to be able to make my eighth trip to White Sands. I learned how easy it is to die when you lose the will to live," he said.

Skardon was 24 years old and weighed 90 pounds when he was rescued. He attributes his survival to two fellow Soldiers and Clemson graduates, Henry Leitner and Otis Morgan, who cared for him when he fell ill during the march. Before they were forced to march, Skardon said he hid away a can of condensed milk and his Clemson ring in a piece of cloth. He would take sips of the condensed milk during the march and traded his ring for a chicken and a can of ham.

In his honor, every year, some of the participants carry cans of condensed milk signed by Skardon.

The prisoners of war were randomly beaten and denied food and water for days. Thousands died and those who fell behind were executed.

Those who survived the march faced the hardships of a prisoner-of-war camp. The march became known as the Bataan Death March.

"They disrupted the enemy's timetable," said Margaret Garcia, daughter of deceased Bataan Memorial Death March survivor Evans Garcia.

"They crippled the Japanese war ef-

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Bataan survivors shook hands with participants at the start and finish in 2015. forts. They kept the faith. They held support this size event," she said. "It was on board, so my family is fully on, dug deep, and found a reserva- is critical that we have volunteers. It supportive. I'm proud of him that, tion of strength and courage. If dad wouldn't happen without them. The at such a young age, he wants to do was here today he'd say… 'well it amount of support and hours they something like this." wasn't all bad. Let me tell you the give can't be measured."

Esquivel began training for the Frankson also said the volunteerpros,'" she said. event months before and highly enDuring the 2015 memorial march, age groups vary, but every year, more 10 Bataan survivors shook every and more younger volunteers can be couraged participants to do some form of preparation. participants' hands at the start and seen all over the Bataan route.

"Be prepared mentally and physi"It's very unique for the younger finish line. Seven Bataan survivors plan to attend the 2016 Bataan Me- generation to volunteer for some- cally. Go into it knowing you will finthing like this," she said. "The fact ish and think of those who actually morial Death March.

One of the participants in 2015 they are here en masse is wonder- went through it," he said. "As with was Cadet Sgt. Juan Carlos Es- ful and inspiring. They get it and it everything in the Army, preparation tremadoyro-Fort, an 18-year-old ca- gives you hope." is key."

The 2015 Bataan Memorial Death det sergeant from the New Mexico Each year, information is sent Military Institute, who shook hands March also raised 21,679 pounds to all of the military installations with Bataan survivors after he fin- of non-perishable food donated by ished his first marathon-length run marchers in the heavy category, through their chain of command who carried the non-perishable food and through FMWR recreational in a little over three hours.

Thirsty, hungry and with a slight in their packs. Every year, the food is channels to reach maximum milicramp in his right leg, he walked donated to the Las Cruces Roadrun- tary and DoD personnel. The WSMR straight to the Bataan survivors to ner Food Bank. commanding general also sends Marchers can select between two challenge letters to general officers say thank you.

"For me, it's a reminder of those a routes, the full 26.2 miles or 14.2 throughout the Army. long time ago who sacrificed so much miles. Participants can choose to The 2016 Bataan Memorial Death for their country and today, for those participate in the heavy category, March features a new timing system still serving all over the world," Es- which requires you to carry a pack that will allow marchers and their that weighs more than 35 pounds; tremadoyro-Fort said.

Since it began in 1989, the Bataan or the light category, which has no family members to get accurate times Memorial Death March has grown weight requirements. Participants throughout the march’s course, by from about 100 to more than 12,000 in the runners category state every using a mobile app. Participants can marchers, spectators and volunteers year how much of an endurance test download the "ITS YOUR RACE" apfrom around the world. The march is the 1,400-foot elevation climb and plication for mobile devices. a military event, but many civilians the "Sand Pit" are to accomplish.

More information, training tips, and athletes come to WSMR to take Military or civilian teams of five can and registration info is available also take on the challenge. the challenge or volunteer. from www.bataanmarch.com. The Staff Sgt. David Esquivel, Army Lisa Frankson, Family and MoWhite Sands Missile Range Public rale Welfare and Recreation Bataan Combat Engineer, participated in Affairs wants to know who everyone’s March director, said that, without the 2015 Bataan March with his marching for during the 2016 Bataan the battalion of more than 1,200 vol- 13-year-old son Andrew.

"He just asked me, one day, if he Memorial Death March on its WSMR unteers, the annual Bataan Memocould do it and I started training him PAO Facebook page at https://www. rial Death March would not exist.

"We don't have enough staff to up for it," said Esquivel. "My wife facebook.com/WSMRPublicAffairs/.

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A Soldier, with Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion, 172nd Infantry Regiment (Mountain), Vermont National Guard, conducts a live-fire exercise with a .22-caliber rifle at Camp Ethan Allen Training Site in Jericho, Vt., Feb. 6. hard between drills to better their skills.

"Some Soldiers definitely take advantage of the equipment that we have to offer them," Cobb said. "They use it on their own time whether it's their own climbing racks, or practicing knots to make themselves proficient, or ski to make themselves better on the slopes."

Though not currently in use in combat, the skills have been used before engagements and may be critical in the future.

The 10th Mountain Division conducted skiing and over-snow mobility missions during World War II and the skills have not been deployed since, Westover said. However, looking at possible scenarios in the Arctic where there is flat, tundra terrain, cross-country skiing would be the most practical way to move troops around.

The training is great exercise for conditioning the Soldiers.

"If nothing else, it's awesome physical exercise, so, at the end of the day, I'm going to have quite a few tired Soldiers," Westover said.

The training, so far, has greatly improved morale.

"There were definitely some people who were a little intimidated by that mission and, from what we've seen so far - I've seen guys that are A Soldier, with Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion, 172nd Infantry Regiment really liking it, they seem happy do(Mountain), Vermont National Guard, cross-country skis at Camp Ethan ing it and I haven't really heard anyAllen Training Site in Jericho, Vt., Feb. 6. body complaining about it - I think sonal skills," Cobb said. "The amount to set an example.

The higher leadership at the it's a success," Westover said. of skill that I have seen has increased The training has proven to be a a lot from last month to this month." company level are experienced and A large part of the company's suc- skilled in mountaineering and over- success. It's this training that keeps cess can be attributed to the men- snow mobility tasks, Cobb said. the Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion, toring between Soldiers, who were "They set the bar high for me. I think 172nd Infantry Regiment (Mouncoaching others under the guidance when our Soldiers see that (and) see tain) prepared for missions. The skill of team and squad leaders, Nicastro that even I'm trying; they have to set they attain from the training gives them a wide variety of abilities keep trying." said. and improves the morale and coheThe Soldiers don't only work on The experienced unit leaders use their skills to teach the Soldiers and their skill set during drill, they work sion of the unit.

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Gliding quickly across the snow, a skier pushes off with his poles, tossing snow behind him. The skier is followed by another and then another; all of them wear Army uniforms.

The skiers, Soldiers from Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion, 172nd Infantry Regiment (Mountain), participated in snow mobility training at Camp Ethan Allen Training Site in Jericho, Vt. recently, as part of the unit's focus on mountain skills training.

"The focus for the entire winter was to return Alpha Company to some of the mountain roots that it prides itself on," said 1st Sgt. Daniel Westover, the company’s 1st sergeant.

The training is substantially different from other training that most infantry units regularly perform.

"It expands into a very specialized skill set," said Spc. John Nicastro, an infantryman and a new transfer to the unit. "You're not going to go into any other line infantry company and going to know how to do ice climbing and cross-country skiing in a combat environment."

As part of the mountaineering focus, the company practices downhill and cross-country skiing.

Last drill, they had a downhill ski day, Westover said. They're working on skiing cross-country style here, so they're continuing to grow on the over-snow mobility.

This drill, the unit combines skiing with shooting as a mini-biathlon to train Soldiers to shoot under duress.

The unit plans on sending their Soldiers on a 1.5-km loop three times, with shooting in between laps, said Staff Sgt. Joshua Cobb, a squad leader. This is an extreme test -- not only of their ability to ski and to shoot, but also of their ability to shoot under stress.

Familiarizing Soldiers with a new and different weapon adds an element that the M16 rifle lacks.

Using the biathlon weapons is an unexpected advantage, Cobb said.

An unusual weapon gives the men confidence in being able to pick up a new weapon system that could be completely foreign to them, learn about it quickly and then implement when needed.

The new training brings the Soldiers together as a unit to face the challenge.

"A lot of us are trying something new, so we get to try it out together," Nicastro said. "It's a good cohesion activity."

Despite the new training, the Soldiers are learning quickly.

A lot of the Soldiers, new to skiing, have shown great improvement and can now move themselves from point A to point B without difficulty, Westover said.

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Easter Sunrise Service is March 27, 6 a.m. at the Officers’ Club.

National Day of Prayer Belvoir’s National Day of Prayer breakfast is May 5 at 7 a.m. More details to come.

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Belvoir Briefs Black History Month Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins, director, Force Development Army G8 at the Pentagon, is guest speaker at Belvoir’s Black History Month observance. The event is Feb. 25 at 11:30 a.m. in the Community Center. This year’s theme is Hallowed Grounds: Sites of African American Memories.

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Valentines’ dinner Check with the O Club to see if they still have seats available for its

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School expansion, boundary change meeting Fairfax County Public Schools has a public meeting on Fort Belvoir Elementary School expansion and

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Terry Dade, FCPS’s assistant superintendent for Region 3, hosts the meeting, which is at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 25 at the school.

Residents of all Fort Belvoir Villages are encouraged to attend to get the latest information on the expansion status; those who will be affected by the boundary change; timeline and milestones. There will be a chance for discussion, questions and feedback.

Military Order of the Purple Heart Greater Washington DC Chapter 353, Military Order of the Purple Heart, has its next monthly meeting Feb. 20 at 1 p.m. at the American Legion Post 176, 6520 Amherst Ave., Springfield, Va. The Warrior Café will be open before the meeting if anyone wants to come early for lunch.

All Purple Heart Medal recipients, especially more recent ones, are invited.

Info is available from commander, retired Col. Gordon Sumner, via email to gordon.sumner53@gmail.com; or adjutant William Lee, wlee95678@ outlook.com.

Enlisted spouses’ club scholarship, fundraiser The Belvoir Enlisted Spouses' Club's 2016 scholarship application deadline is April 28. Applications can

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The club’s Fort Belvoir Scholarship Gala fundraiser is at the Springfield Hilton on March 5.

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Engineer spouses scholarship The Army Engineer Spouses’ Club, AESC, announces the Army Engineer Memorial Awards for qualifying high school seniors. The original award was established in memory of Army engineer officers who died in Vietnam. It is now given annually to honor all engineers who die in the line of duty.

Beginning in 2007, a new AEMA award, the Geraldine K. Morris Award, was endowed and established for those intending to enroll in a program leading to a nursing degree.

Downloadable applications for AEMA awards are available until March 1 at www.armyengineer spouses.com. Completed applications must be postmarked by March 1 and sent to AEMA AWARDS, P.O. Box 6332, Alexandria, VA 22306-6332.

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The exhibition features tastings, advice from wedding professionals, bridal fashion, music previews, and designs for table displays, flowers, linens, jewelry and more. There is a $10 fee for entry and all are welcome.

For more information call the Officers’ Club at 703-780-0930.

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Charitable requests Throughout the year, Fort Belvoir Officers’ Spouses’ Club conducts a variety of fundraisers that benefit the Fort Belvoir community. They include holiday gift wrapping, ticket sales and donations. Last year, the club gave out more than $5,000 dollars to local charities.

The club’s welfare committee meets March 1 reviews applications and distributes funds after May 1.

Charities that want to be considered as fund recipients can download an application from the welfare tab of www.belvoirosc.org and e-mail it to BOSCWelfare@gmail.com before March 1.

Army Warrant Officers In lieu of a February chapter meeting, the Lord Fairfax Silver Chapter, U.S. Army Warrant Officers Association has a Meet and Greet at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 26 in the Belvoir Officers’ Club. Chief Warrant Officer 5 Jon Huntington, a senior leader development officer senior warrant officer, will provide information on selection/promotion board preparation and professional military education.

Chief Warrant Officer 5 Russ Smith of the USAR will discuss the recent Warrant Officer Solarium at Fort

The U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center is accepting applications for the 2016-17 Senior Service College Fellowship program through March 23. The program is a 10-month, educational opportunity conducted under the auspices of the Defense Acquisition University at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md.: Huntsville, Ala.; and Warren, Mich.

The SSCF program prepares civilians at the GS-14/15 levels or equivalent for senior leadership roles by provides training in leadership and acquisition. Program components include completion of DAU’s Program Management Course, PMT 401; leadership courses; applications of acquisition to national defense issues; research in acquisition topics; mentoring; and a distinguished speaker program.

For complete program information and application requirements, visit: http://asc.army.mil/web/careerdevelopment/programs/defense-acquisition-university-senior-servicecollege/. For APG-specific program information, visit: http://www.dau. mil/sscf/Pages/apg.aspx. More info about the program is available from Jim Oman, james.oman@dau.mil, 410-272-9470.

The Fort Belvoir Officers’ Club is looking for new members. New members will now get two free Sunday brunch coupons when they sign up.

Membership includes discounts on dining and pool passes for Connelly Pool Complex. E-7 and above, retirees, DoD civilians equivalent to GS-7 and NF-3 and above are eligible for membership. More information is available from the O Club, 703-7800930 ext. 600.

ACS Play Morning Play morning gives youth, from toddler to 5 years, a chance to play with other children from across the installation in a fun and structured learning environment and for parents to connect with others. Play Mornings are Tuesdays. Eligible active duty, retirees, and DoD civilians are welcome.

Story Time with Miss Lisa Story Time is Wednesdays, 10:30 11:30 a.m., at Van Noy Library, 5966 12th St., Bldg. 1024. The event is open to children ages 5 and younger and their parents. Story time is free and no registration is necessary.

The BOSS 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. Cost for an 18-foot space is $45 for 30 days. Register for a space at the Community Center, 10300 Taylor Road, Bldg. 1200. For more information call 703-805-3714.

BOSS Belvoir’s Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers Lounge is open weekdays from 5 to 10 p.m., and weekends from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The lounge has a computer lab, game rooms, a pool table, arcade games and large-screen TVs. Planning meetings are the second Friday of every month at 9:30 a.m. and council meetings are the first and third Fridays at 9:30 a.m.

Info about the group’s trips, events and volunteer opportunities are available on Facebook at Fort Belvoir Boss or on Instagram at FTBELVOIR_BOSS.

New York City day trips Leisure Travel Services offers monthly day trips to New York City on the third Saturday of every month, beginning March 19 through December. People who go get six hours of free time on the ground upon arrival and no guided tour. The cost is $55 per person and reservations must be made at the Fort Belvoir Community Center LTS office.

For information, call 703-8053714.

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Belvoir athlete signs with Villanova

A hard-won commitment

By Rick Musselman Sports editor A Fort Belvoir resident and athlete who came up through the Army’s Child, Youth and School Services sports program showed what hard work and dedication on and off the playing field can lead to when he formally signed a letter of intent to attend a legendary university, Feb. 3 at Mount Vernon High School.

Joshua McGrigg, a MVHS senior, made the decision to join the ranks of the renowned Villanova Wildcats after receiving offers from Saint Francis University, Fairmont State University, University of Rhode Island and James Madison. He also considered attending Norfolk State, Virginia Military Institute, Old Dominion, Jackson State University, the University of Oklahoma and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University—the school his brother, Jordan, signed with last year.

Joshua ultimately decided on Villanova because he felt the school offered the perfect balance of athletic opportunity and comprehensive academics that will empower him far beyond the turf.

“I feel great about my decision.

Academically, I know I will be at one of the best institutions to expand my learning,” he said. “As for football, the program consists of a great staff and players, and they believe in the student’s success on and off the field. As a recruit, those are the type of values you look for.”

Joshua attributes much of his athletic success to the foundations Fort Belvoir’s youth sports programs provided through the guidance of the program’s coaches and their collective approach to devel-

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Photo by Paul Lara

Fort Belvoir resident, Joshua McGrigg, signs his official letter of intent to attend Villanova University as his mom, Kinwana McGrigg, left, and Mount Vernon High School coach, Barry Wells, look on, Feb. 3 at Mount Vernon High School. oping lasting skills from the ground up.

“When I was younger I played baseball. During my 8th-grade year, I ran track and played for a Fort Belvoir football youth team.

It was an exciting opportunity,” he said. “My Fort Belvoir coaches helped to reinforce and enhance the fundamentals of football that I learned as a youth while playing in other recreational leagues. They would always tell us that the game would only get more complicated from here, so they took pride in showing us the fundamentals of the game and how to play it the right way.”

Clearly, that early training took root and consistently guided Joshua during his seasons in Fort Belvoir’s football program.

“He is the consummate student athlete and worked hard to become

such an amazing wide receiver who took us to the championship game,” said Thomas Presley, Belvoir Bulldogs head coach. “As great an athlete as he is, he’s a better human.”

Joshua intends to pursue football at the professional level once his four years at Villanova have come and gone. But he also recognizes that lasting success begins with an education.

“I plan to major in business marketing. Ultimately, I want to pursue football at the professional level, but I know that I can’t go wrong with having a business background, no matter how that all works out,” he said.

Joshua also keeps himself busy with another recreational activity that adds a third dimension to his enjoyment outside of sports and academics — a perhaps unexpected See SIGNING, Page B3

Belvoir runners try out for Cherry Blossom Ten Miler team

By Rick Musselman Sports editor

Nearly 20 military and civilian Fort Belvoir community members traveled to Mount Vernon, Va., Saturday to try out for slots on the running team that will represent the installation at the 2016 Cherry Blossom Ten Miler in Washington, D.C., April 3.

The event is sponsored by the Directorate of Family See BLOSSOM, Page B8

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Fort Belvoir community members leave the starting gate during tryouts for the 2016 Cherry Blossom Ten Miler team, Saturday at Mount Vernon, Va.

I figure the “Blizzard of 2016” was a significant enough event to warrant violating my long-standing rule of never visiting a topic twice in two weeks.

After all, we hadn’t had snowfall like that since “Snowmageddon” in 2010/11.

Before that, you’d have to go all the way back to January 1996 when my son was born, a storm I remember well, with my wife going into labor at 1:30 a.m. When I went out to warm up the car that night, I found I could hardly find it amid 23 inches of powder that rendered the parking area a landscape of corrugated white hillocks reminiscent of that ice planet in The Empire Strikes Back.

I approached this recent snow like all the others — trying to keep ahead of things by shoveling the driveway every couple of hours. But with the wind that powered the 2016 blizzard, I found I was engaged in an exercise of total futility and decided, against my better judgment, to wait for the precipitation to end. That decision resulted in one of the greatest physical challenges I’ve ever subjected myself to.

In fact, for the rest of that week, my body felt as though a FedEx truck had run over me, realized it’d missed a spot, and then backed up to finish the job.

But I have to say, the discomfort I experienced after that work was, as they say in the fitness world, a “good kind of pain;” if anything because it gave me the satisfying feeling that I’d actually gotten up and moved.

I’m beginning to understand what doctors have said in the past, that the human body is designed to be active. I also believe they’re correct when they say that when the body is sedentary, all kinds of unpleasant things begin to occur — like high blood pressure, obesity and lousy joints, conditions that tend to feed on themselves the more we keep our cabooses parked on the couch.

I got online one night and checked out all the statistics and recommendations about how much time a person should exercise per week, and, considering how much snow I’d moved over four solid days, I figured I was good until July 2022. But, I soon discovered that I felt physically better overall and decided to start regularly using a few of the fitness equipment pieces my son used when he was still at home.

Hopefully, I can keep this burning commitment alive longer than 20 minutes, as has so often happened in the past. But it is promising.

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Ladies Golf Association of Fort Belvoir member, Boo Oncale, makes a short-range putt during the organization's annual Memorial Tournament, July 30 at the Golf Club.

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Ladies’ Golf Association of Fort Belvoir member, Kathy Mitchell, executes a medium-range chip shot during the organization’s season-opening tournament, April 16 on the Golf Club’s Woodlawn Course.

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The Ladies Golf Association of Fort Belvoir, LGAFB, hosts its annual Opening Coffee and General Membership Meeting March 29, 9-11 a.m. at the Fort Belvoir Golf Club.

The annual event aims to increase awareness of the organization in the Fort Belvoir community and to invite female golfers to learn about the league and become active members.

The LGAFB is open to all female golfers eligible for membership at Fort Belvoir Golf Club. Weekly play (shotgun start format) is every Thursday morning, beginning in April and running through the last Thursday in October. Annual dues are $65.

The LGAFB, formed in 1957, is a golf league that provides female golfers the opportunity to share their enthusiasm for the sport in a socially competitive environment, according to a LGAFB press release. Members meet weekly at the Fort Belvoir Golf Club to compete in tournament play.

Groups are comprised of players from various flights, based on handicap, 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 various 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 between 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 Club’s membership in the Arlington-Fairfax County Golf League, comprised of 15 golf clubs throughout Northern Virginia, give LGAFB members a chance to represent Fort Belvoir in team matches in April and May and play in individual monthly tournaments, June through Septem-

Ladies Golf Association of Fort Belvoir member, Pong Hunter, executes a chip shot during the organization's annual Memorial Tournament, July 30 at the Golf Club.

The deadline to sign up is March ber. Locations are rotated among all 21. member clubs.

For more information and to regThe LGAFB welcomes all interested female golfers to join the instal- ister, email LGAFB president Ginlation’s ladies’ group to play, compete, ger Poole at ginger.poole121@veri socialize and have fun each Thursday zon.net or Social Chair Kim Kohler at jinhyo322@hotmail.com. throughout the golf season.

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Fort Belvoir Bulldogs coach Thomas Presley speaks during Fort Belvoir resident, Joshua McGrigg's letter-of-intent signing with Villanova University, Feb. 3 at Mount Vernon High School.

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Fort Belvoir Bulldogs player, Joshua McGrigg, makes his way to the gridiron during one of his last Fairfax County Youth Football League seasons before heading to high school. difficult, he doesn’t wait to be asked if he needs help; he seeks out the help he needs from the network and community of peers, teachers and support staff in his school.”

For the second time in as many years, the McGriggs have watched a child achieve a pinnacle of athletic and academic success with acceptance to a prestigious learning institution and sports program, and the pride and admiration couldn’t run deeper.

Photo by Paul Lara

Flanked by his mom, Kinwana McGrigg, left, and Mount Vernon High School coach, Barry Wells, Fort Belvoir resident, Joshua McGrigg, signs his official letter of intent to attend Villanova University, Feb. 3 at MVHS. “We are so very grateful to wit- sons achieve their goals and to live ness the reward of Joshua’s hard out their personal best.” work and dedication to excellence,” Joshua is clearly dedicated in his DeMickel said. “The early-morning efforts to achieve and succeed and workouts before school and the late- his grounded and well-rounded atafternoon training sessions were intitude is reflected in his advice to teresting to watch; and, no matter younger players at Belvoir who may how much we encouraged him to decide to follow in his footsteps. slow down just a little, he remained “Never give up on what you’re committed to his goals. During this same time last year, Jordan was trying to accomplish, even when it committing to North Carolina A&T. doesn’t look good for you,” he said.

We are very proud and honored to “Everything happens for a reason, have the opportunity to witness our so don’t give up!”

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“One thing that has always caught my attention was riding horses,” he said. “It’s been one of those things that I like to do just to relax and get away from it all and clear my head. When we visit family in Mississippi, I make sure to take advantage of making that happen.”

Still, for any athlete with goals of playing for a legendary university and ultimately in the NFL, excellence on the field must be matched in the classroom in today’s highly competitive environment. Joshua has clearly found that balance due, in large measure, to simply keeping faith in himself and committing totally to accomplishing every goal.

“We can describe him as a kid that is very passionate about what he does. His work ethic and commitment to his goals are what drives him,” said his father, Master Sgt. DeMickel McGrigg, executive administrative noncommissioned officer to the Army Reserve command sergeant major, U.S. Army Reserve.

“Joshua has a very unique balance.

If there is something he has a problem with, he immediately goes and finds someone who can tutor him into mastering it. Once he acknowledges the area that he finds most

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Belvoir Panthers point guard, Nathan Rodney, 9, goes up for an inside shot during his team’s House basketball league matchup against the Jayhawks, Saturday at Specker Field House.

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Belvoir Jayhawks shooting guard, Caleb Clayton, 10, works the ball into scoring position during his team’s House basketball league showdown with the Panthers, Saturday at Specker Field House.

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The 2016 Fort Belvoir House basketball season got under way with spirited matchups between the installation’s youngest upand-coming athletes, Saturday at Specker Field House.

The league is coordinated each year by Child, Youth and School Services. It is comprised of young athletes in the process of learning the game and perfecting the skills necessary to compete on the Barracudas squads in the Fairfax County Youth Basketball League, the next stage in Belvoir’s youth basketball program. Four age divisions — 5-6, 7-8, 9-11 and 12-14 — are represented each year.

With many weeks of skills development and practice under their feet, the youth players have begun treating coaches and parents to increasingly well-polished, con-

sistent and exciting performances on the court. Shooting accuracy and ball-handling capability, as well as precision defensive prowess, is clearly emerging as these athletes instinctively apply the basics they’ve learned and refine the more detailed aspects of getting the ball into scoring position and keeping opponents at bay in a cohesive team effort.

While fun remains the primary focus in Belvoir’s House league, its participants are quickly discovering the rewards of becoming better players and forging unit pride.

House league games are played on Saturdays at Specker Field House through April.

For more information and game schedules call Jerry Arrington, CYSS sports and fitness director, 703-805-9139; or Julie Libert, CYSS sports and fitness assistant director, 703-805-9138.

Belvoir Knights shooting guard, Anaiah Gilliam, 8, prepares to charge into the lane during her team’s House basketball league matchup against the Shooters, Saturday at Specker Field House.

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Army’s Chelimo wins Portland 3K race in world-pace time

By Gary Sheftick Army News Spc. Paul Chelimo came from behind to win the 3,000-meter race at the Nike "House of Track" meet in Portland, Ore., Jan. 22, where his 7:44.68 finish set a record as the fastest 3K this year, worldwide.

"It's a good feeling," said Chelimo about passing Nike runner Eric Jenkins in the last 100 meters of the heat to sprint across the finish at Portland's new indoor track. Chelimo trains with the Army World Class Athlete Program, or WCAP, which prepares Soldiers to compete in the Olympics.

WCAP track coach Maj. Dan Browne said beating elite runner Jenkins was a huge deal and puts Chelimo on a "good trajectory" to qualify for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

Chelimo ran the first 1,000 meters in Portland near the back of the pack. Then, he edged his way forward on the outside until briefly passing pace-setter Pablo Solares, pushing him to pick up speed. Solares fell back about half a lap before Chelimo crossed the 2K mark at 5:17. Then, Jenkins took the lead as he and Chelimo pulled away from the rest of the pack in a battle to the finish.

"I'm just excited that I'm able to compete on the top level and I'm back in shape," Chelimo said after almost two years of struggling to get back to competition form since joining the Army and attending initial-entry training.

"I'm just so proud of these Soldiers," Browne said. "For them to join the service, then go through their training and get back to world-class form is a tremendous accomplishment."

This past October, Chelimo won the Army TenMiler with a time of 48:19. His teammate Spc. Nicholas Kipruto followed close behind, finishing a fraction of a second later. Spc. Shadrack Kipchirchir finished in third. Kipchirchir and Chelimo are both training with Browne at the Nike world headquarters in Beaverton, Ore.

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Army distance runners are training alongside Nike-sponsored runners at the Beaverton complex.

Browne said he's always believed "when you surround yourself with excellence, it spurs you on towards that. These Soldiers get to see some of the world's best athletes ... it breeds that mentality of 'hey, I see what these guys are doing. I can do that, too.'"

The WCAP team in Oregon has grown from one athlete in 2013 — Spc. Aaron Rono — to a crew of four. Browne said he expects another elite marathon runner to soon be joining them.

It's an exciting time to be in Oregon, Browne said. The USA Track and Field, Indoor Championships will take place on the new Portland track, March 11-12. Then, the World Indoor Championships will be a week later on the same track, March 18-20. Finally, the U.S. Olympic track and field trials take place in Eugene, Ore., July 1-10.

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Chelimo is training to run the 5,000-meter race in the Rio Olympics. He runs the trails at the Nike complex daily and also the outdoor track.

He runs between 75 and 90 miles a week with two to three hard workouts weekly. He's focusing on speed because that's what he said is important for the indoor 3K competition. Browne said Chelimo has a good shot at placing in the USATF Indoor Championship and earning a berth in the world championship. That meet will be a preview

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In this file photo, Spc. Paul Chelimo, left, wins the Army Ten-Miler, Oct. 11, 2015, with a time of 48:19, less than a step ahead of his teammate Spc. Nicholas Kipruto. Chelimo took first-place in an indoor 3,000-meter race in Portland, Jan. 22, 2016, with a finish of 7:44.68, the fastest 3K this year worldwide. of the Rio Olympics, Browne said, with the world's lege at Shorten University in Rome, Ga. Then, he top runners competing. transferred to the University of North Carolina at "The more I get to know Specialist Chelimo, Greensboro where he ran on the track team. the more I recognize the speed component is very He placed second in the NCAA National Chamimportant for him," Browne said. "I definitely look pionships in Eugene, in 2013, with a 5K time of at putting him into faster intervals than I do my 13:40:41. His best time for the 3K before Jan. 22 10K-focused guys and my marathon-focused." was 7:49, three years ago.

Browne is taking three of his runners to the After college, in May 2013, he joined the Army USA Olympic marathon trials in Los Angeles, to become a water purification specialist. After this weekend. Chelimo, however, will stay behind basic combat training, he went to quartermasin Oregon and prepare for next month's indoor ter advanced individual training on Fort Lee, Va. championships.

Then, he joined the Army WCAP program and "I'm trying to do indoors just to get the speed," began training under Browne.

Chelimo said.

Browne competed in the 2004 Olympics in the Before the 3K race that he won Jan. 22, Che- 10K and marathon. He is also an Army Ten-Miler limo had just returned from Kenya where he spent three-time winner.

40 days in high-altitude training.

"He helps me every day," Chelimo said about Browne. "We do workouts together. He gives me the pace."

Background "Right now, it's a preparation for the OlymChelimo was born in Iten, Kenya, Oct. 27, 1990. He attended Chebiemit Boys High School pic trials," Chelimo said. "All the training now is in Kenya before coming to the U.S. to attend col- based on that one day in July."

This week Boater Education Course Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia all require boating education. The requirements are based on age and each jurisdiction has its own requirements.

A class which meets the boating education requirements of all states is offered by Flotilla 25-8 of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mount Vernon Knights of Columbus Hall, 8592 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va. 22309.

Call Jean Ponton at 703-3627079 or email herpomp79@yahoo. com for more information and an enrollment form.

Registration for Prince William Lassie League girls’ slow-pitch softball is now open.

Girls, ages 5-18, are eligible to participate and sign-up runs until March 1.

To register online, visit www. pwll.org. For more information call 703-878-1225 or email pwlassielea gue@comcast.net.

Girls’ softball coaches needed The Prince William Lassie League girls’ slow-pitch softball program is looking for coaches for the 2016 season running April 1 – June 18. Register until March 11.

For more information, visit www. pwll.org.

Girls’ softball umpires needed The Prince William Lassie League girls’ slow-pitch softball program is looking for umpires for the spring season. Register until May 31.

Umpires ages 16 and older (male or female) are eligible. PWLL will train for this paid position.

For more information call the Umpire Director at 703-470-6629 or email Umpires@pwlL.org.

Youth sports enrollment for spring sports open

Red Cross Swim Lessons Fort Belvoir Aquatics is offering American Red Cross Swim Lessons through April. For more information, call Benyaurd Indoor Pool at 703-805-2620.

Deep-water aerobics Fort Belvoir Aquatics offers a Saturday deep-water aerobics class, 11-11:55 a.m. For more information on classes, call Benyaurd Indoor Pool at 703-805-2620.

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.

For more information or to schedule a lesson email: jaye.w.urban. naf@mail.mil.

Upcoming 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.

Day trips with Outdoor Recreation Starting in April and throughout the summer and fall, Outdoor Recreation offers day trips such as wine tasting, hiking, white water rafting, fruit picking and much more. Outdoor Recreation will provide transportation. Prices vary based on the destination. For more information and to register for a trip call Outdoor Recreation at 703805-3081.

In Progress Archery Class Mondays, Outdoor Recreation, 10155 Johnston Road, Fort Belvoir 22060, Bldg. 778, 5:15 -6:15 p.m. Minimum age requirement is 6 years. 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 Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 5 p.m.-midnight at the Bowling Center, 5975 Middleton Rd., Bldg.

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Belvoir Shooters shooting guard, Aiden Ambrose, 8, works the ball down the court during his team’s House basketball league showdown with the Knights, Saturday at Specker Field House. world - featuring music videos, and awesome effects lighting in an ultra-lounge atmosphere.

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.

Water Aerobics classes Benyaurd Indoor Pool has afternoon deep-water aerobics classes on Mondays, 5:30-6:25 p.m. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, (except holidays), shallow-water aerobics is 9-9:55 a.m. and deep-water aerobics is 10-10:55 a.m., for $5 per class.

For more information, call 703-8052620.

Scuba Open Water Certification Open-water scuba certification classes are offered at Benyaurd Indoor Pool Saturdays, 8-11 a.m.

For more information, call Patriot Scuba at 703-781-4649. For more information on registrations,

call Benyaurd Indoor Pool at 703805-2620.

BodySpirit trainers needed BodySpirit, LLC, is seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, nationally certified, personal trainers to join the personal training staff at Fort Belvoir. Call Jennifer Beattie at 504-256-0896.

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.Valen tine@dau.mil, or 703-805-2912; T.J. Dierks at Timothy.Dierks@DTRA. mil; or Cliff Fouts at CrFouts26k@ aol.com.

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For Little League Baseball, ages 4-16, the season runs April-June and the cost is $60.

For Girls Softball, ages 7-13, the season runs April-June and the cost is $60. Enrollment closes for both sports when the team rosters are full or by March 4.

Enrollment for Spring Soccer, ages 5-12, closes when the teams are full or by March 18. The season runs April-June and the cost is $60.

Enrollment for Track and Field, ages 5-18, closes when the teams are full or by May 13. The season runs April-August and the cost is $60.

Enrollment for any sport must be done in person at Parent Central Offices, 9500 Barlow Road, Bldg. 950.

For more information, call Youth

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and Morale, Welfare and Recreation sports and fitness and is hosted by Joe Castro, Kawamura Human Performance Center supervisory sports specialist. It marks the first time Belvoir will build an official team for the prestigious race that fields some 15,000 runners annually.

The Cherry Blossom Ten Miler road race began in 1973 as a preliminary training event for athletes preparing to participate in the annual Boston Marathon. It has evolved into a local race for runners of all abilities, according to the organization’s website. The race typically takes place the first Sunday in April to coincide with the National Cherry Blossom Festival during the peak blooming period of the cherry blossoms in and around the nation’s capital and along the Potomac River. Runners traverse large portions of the city and notable landmarks along the route include the Jefferson Memorial, the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery and many others.

“We’ve never done this before. I set it up with the Cherry Blossom Ten Miler people in Washington, and hopefully we can get a team together,” Castro said. “We’ll be taking the 15 fastest runners today and then we’ll try to form at least one military team made up of three runners. It can be up to five people per team. The rest of the participants will compete as individuals in the Cherry Blossom Ten Miler.”

Castro added that Saturday’s event fell under the governance of the primary race committee which oversees the main race in April.

“This race is sponsored by a larger committee — the Credit Union Cherry Blossom — and they’ve been holding these events for more than 40 years,” he said. “It’s a large race.

They have to use a lottery system for the 15,000 runners.”

The Cherry Blossom Ten Miler came to Belvoir as the result of Castro’s earlier involvement with another prestigious race that draws tens of thousands to the nation’s capital each year.

“I used to work for the Army Ten Miler and a good friend of mine who’s the logistics coordinator for that race asked me if I wanted to help out with the Cherry Blossom run. So, I looked into what they could do for us here on Fort Belvoir.”

Runners followed an out-andback format for Saturday’s qualifier, trekking about three miles out on the paved path running along the banks of the Potomac River in Alexandria and then returning to the start point at “Mile Marker 0” near George Washington’s famous estate.

For more information about the Cherry Blossom Ten Miler, visit http://www.cherryblossom.org.

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