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January 28, 2016
Up Front Breakfast deadline today
Senior leaders of military and civilian organizations are invited to join ACS for the Command Directorate Team Breakfast Feb. 4, 7 to 9:30 a.m., at ACS, Bldg. 200, 9800 Belvoir Road, to learn about programs and services at ACS. A full, free breakfast will be provided. To RSVP, call the Information and Referral Program, 703-805-4404, by today.
Exchange closing early Friday
The Belvoir Main Exchange closes early for inventory Friday, at 7 p.m.
Certain states’ licenses non-compliant
Photos by Paul Lara
Heavy earth-moving equipment was called into play to restore Fort Belvoir to normal operating condition after last week's historic snowfall.
Heavy snowfall covers Belvoir By Amanda Stewart Staff writer Fort Belvoir residents spent much of this week digging out after heavy snowfall covered the area over the weekend. Snow from the storm, dubbed winter storm Jonas, began falling Friday afternoon and didn’t stop until Sunday. The official snowfall total for Fort Belvoir was 19.8 inches, said Chris Kim, superintendent of weather operations at Belvoir’s Davison Army Airfield. Snowfall amounts were estimated because the weather station was closed over the weekend, Kim said. The snowstorm also brought heavy winds at times, causing snow to blow into deep snow drifts in some areas. The highest wind gust at Belvoir was recorded at 32 knots, or more than 36 miles per hour, Kim said. Fort Belvoir garrison offices closed Friday afternoon, Monday and Tuesday and opened on a two-hour delayed schedule Wednesday as crews continued to clear main roads, residential streets and parking lots. Belvoir contracts with Aleut Corporation for snow removal and crews were working to remove snow and treat the roads throughout the snowstorm, said Chris Landgraf, Directorate of Public Works, deputy director. Crews treated roads during a smaller snow system that hit the area in the evening of Jan. 20 and began See SNOW, Pages A6-A7
The Federal Real ID Act of 2005 established minimum standards for stateissued driver licenses and ID cards, including requirements for a photograph and biographic information such as name, date of birth and gender, among others. States not compliant are Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico and Washington. The DoD has directed all installations to no longer accept non-compliant ID cards as primary means of identification to gain a pass for access to installations after the successful completion of a criminal background check as of Jan. 10. For FAQ’s about the act, including alternate acceptable documents, see www.dhs.gov/real-id-public-faqs.
Youth sports registration
Little League Baseball, for ages 4-16, and girls softball is for ages 7-13. The seasons run from April to June for $60 per child. Registration closes when the teams are full or by March 4. Spring Soccer, ages 5-12, enrollment closes March 18 or when the teams are full. The season is from April to June and the cost is $55. Track and Field, ages 5-18. Enrollment closes May 13 or when teams are full. The season is from April to August and the cost is $85. Enrollment must be done in person at Parent Central Offices, 9500 Barlow Rd, Bldg. 950. For more information, contact Youth Sports and Fitness, 703-8059318.
Valentine’s dinner
Vinny Pollock, 9, catches some air as he sleds off a snow ramp at the Fort Belvoir Golf Course Tuesday. With schools closed due to the historic snowfall, families took advantage of the hillside to enjoy a day out in the sun.
The Officers’ Club celebrates Valentine’s Day with a romantic dinner for two overlooking the Potomac River, Feb. 13, 6 to 10 p.m. The price is $90 per couple and reservations must be made in person at the O Club or by calling 703-7800930 ext. 600.