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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.

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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.

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A development company is building an apartment complex, parking garage and a small shopping center outside of Tulley Gate, while Route 1 is undergoing a widening project.

Route 1 lane switches to occur this spring By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer

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Route 1 construction continues with no significant traffic changes occurring until spring. The northbound Accotink Creek Bridge is almost completed, said Tim Brown, construction operations engineer, Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division of the Virginia Department of Transportation. “We have one more concrete pour and bringing up the road to the final grade. We’ll get the traffic switched over this spring,” he said.

Drivers, going south and north, use the south-side Accotink Creek Bridge, which finished construction in July. Noise walls are being built along communities on Route 1. Those will be completed within three to four months. Other, smaller projects include installing drainage and stormwater management, and working on underground utilities. Eventually, there will be a lane switch near Pence Gate in May, he said. But, until then, there aren't any major switches other than daily, ongoing lane closures.

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Before the lane switch near Pence Gate, Brown said there will be a community meeting and advanced notice about it. After that, the next significant traffic changes will occur in the summer, he said. Utility issues and the winter weather have pushed back the completion date from early 2016 to late fall. The Bainbridge Development is building an apartment complex, parking garage, and a small shopping center outside of Tulley Gate. But that structure is not related to

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the construction of Route 1, Brown said. Route 1 construction is part of the overall $180 million project to widen 3.5 miles of Route 1 from four lanes to six lanes. The roads will include left and right turn lanes at intersections and connecting roadways, as well as a provision for a multi-use trail, pedestrian sidewalk and on-road bicycle accommodations. The widening occurs between Telegraph Road and Mount Vernon Memorial Highway. For more information, visit http:// rte1ftbelvoir.com or www.facebook. com/rte1fortbelvoir.

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Easter Sunrise Service is March 27 at 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. Info is available from chaplain Capt. Chris Doering, 703-806-5744.

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January 28, 2016 Lt. Col. Patrick Pollock, with Fort Belvoir Hospital, left, works on the foundation of a snowman with his son P.J. at Fort Belvoir Golf Club Jan. 26. The two-day snowstorm last week caused Fort Belvoir to shut down for clean-up.

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Work crews remove snow around the Missile Defense Agency on Belvoir Tuesday after last week's historic snowfall.

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Elias Medina, 14, drives his 4 year-old sister, Elissia, down the hill during another snow day at Fort Belvoir Golf Club Tuesday after the region was shut down by last week's blizzard.

U.S. Army Garrison Headquarters, Fort Belvoir, was quiet Tuesday as work crews continued to prepare to resume normal operations after a blizzard.

From Page A1 pre-treating roads Friday afternoon, after most offices on the installation released employees early ahead of the predicted snow fall. “We were able to use that opportunity to try to get ahead of it,” Landgraf said. ”As soon as the snow got deep enough that you can start to plow, they plowed it.” The amount of snow and the speed at which it fell Saturday made clearing the roads a challenge, he said. “The challenge we had with this particular snowstorm was the rapid-

ity with which the snow fell on Saturday and the gusts of wind that blew some snow back on the roads after we cleared them,” Landgraf said. “We were ready and prepared for this. It’s just such a large amount of snow, it takes some time to clear it.” Drivers worked 12-hour shifts throughout the snowstorm to clear roads and continued working to clear sidewalks and parking lots Tuesday night and Wednesday. “They are all looking forward to going home and getting some sleep,” Landgraf said. Fort Belvoir community members stayed up-to-date on snow removal ef-

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Cole Gifford, 11, right, and Isaac Moser, behind him, lead the way over a snow ramp at the Fort Belvoir Golf Course Tuesday as kids enjoyed a snow day after a historic blizzard blanketed the post with more than two feet of snow.

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Wedding Exhibition and Bridal Show The Fort Belvoir Officers’ Club hosts a Wedding Exhibition and Bridal Show, Feb. 27, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The exhibition will feature tasting, advice from wedding professionals, bridal fashion, music previews, and designs for table displays, flowers, cakes linens, jewelry and more. There is a $10 fee for entry and all are welcome. For more informa-

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ACS has a Professional Development Marathon, Feb. 8-12, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., for those interested in building skills and enhancing existing skills needed to become an effective briefer, trainer, or facilitator for ACS classes or gaining the skills needed to make presentations in any setting. Call 703-805-4152 to register.

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Volunteers are always welcome at Belvoir. To be eligible, volunteers must attend a mandatory training session. The next mandatory training session is Wednesday from 11 a.m. – noon at ACS, Bldg. 200, 9800 Belvoir Road. Call 703-805-4590 to register.

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Cherry Blossom 10 Miler tryouts Sports and Fitness is conducting tryouts for three teams to run in the 2016 Cherry Blossom 10 Miler at 9 a.m. Feb. 6. There are 15 spaces available to fill a military, government and club team. Tryouts are on the Mount Vernon Trail. Call Sports and Fitness, 703-806-4430, for more information and to register for the tryouts.

O Club membership 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

To help prepare those interested in applying for federal jobs, the Employment Readiness Program offers a class Feb. 4, 9 a.m. to noon, to help participants get the skills and knowledge needed to prepare for a federal employment search. The class will be at ACS, Bldg. 200, 9800 Belvoir Road. Call 703-805-4590 to register.

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Resilience Training Assistant Course ACS has a Resilience Training Assistant Course that teaches participants skills to help bounce back and continue to thrive through tough situations. The course will be held at ACS Bldg. 200, 9800 Belvoir Road. Call 703805-4152 to register.

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.

BOSS Resale Lot 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 703805-3714.

BOSS Belvoir’s Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) 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 with NFL Sunday Ticket. 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 FTBEL VOIR_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 703-805-3714.

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Fort Belvoir community members check out the offerings of some 50 health and fitness product vendors and service providers at the installation’s annual Health and Fitness Expo, Jan. 21 at Graves Fitness Center.

Belvoir commits to health at Fitness Expo By Rick Musselman Sports editor Fort Belvoir community members dedicated to staying active and fit in 2016 started in the right direction by attending the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s annual Health and Fitness Expo, Jan. 21 at Graves Fitness Center. The event, sponsored by DFMWR sports and fitness, draws hundreds of participants each year and gives everyone who works, lives and plays on post a chance to learn about the benefits of cardiovascular fitness; discover the wide range of exercise programs available to the community and participate in a variety of aerobic and strength-training demonstrations. Throughout the Expo, fitness trainers and some 50 exhibitors offered specialized exercise activities and in-depth information and advice about fats, cholesterol and salt, and suggested ways to improve diet to minimize cardiovascular disease and obesity. Representatives of the American Red Cross answered health-related questions and a medical technician offered free blood

Fort Belvoir community members participate in an aerobic demonstration hosted by trainers from fitness company, Body Blast, during the annual Health and Fitness Expo, Jan. 21 at Graves Fitness Center. pressure screenings. Raffle prizes Program. and giveaways included yoga mats, For more information about the water bottles, MWR passes and gift Health and Fitness Expo, and exercards, and Fit Bit door prizes. cise and fitness programs on post, Expo participants also had a call Joe Castro, Kawamura Human chance to turn in their Army Global Performance Center supervisory Assessment Tool, GAT; or Physical sports specialist, at 703-806-4659; Health Assessment, PHA; engage Graves Fitness Center, 703-806with vendors using the Expo Pass- 5368; the Body Shop, 703-806-3100 port; complete a Physical Activity or visit http://belvoir.armymwr.com/ Level questionnaire, and sign up us/belvoir/categories/sports-and-fit for the Civilian Health and Fitness ness.

In the NFL, especially during the playoffs, nobody finds a blowout terribly exciting — even if the winning team is our own. Well, no team in this year’s divisional round has come close to shutting out their opponent. In fact, every contest has kept us glued to the screen right up to the final seconds. The fun began with the CardinalsPackers match up, Jan. 16. I wasn’t sure if Green Bay was ready to triumph over Arizona, a team that delivered the Packers a 38-8 loss in the same stadium in week-16. With injuries dogging critical zones of Mike McCarthy’s roster, it seemed likely the Cardinals would triumph, even though the Packers showed marked improvement against Washington the previous week. But leave it to Aaron Rodgers to find the slimmest opportunity in the dying seconds to keep his team alive. That he was able to get a Hail Mary pass into the end zone twice in nearly as many weeks seemed to defy all the currently known laws of random chance. But, just as suddenly, fortune shifted back in Arizona’s favor during the first possession of OT when Carson Palmer, who barely escaped the Green Bay pass rush, connected with Larry Fitzgerald who snaked his way to the 5-yard line. On the next play, Fitzgerald took a pitch from Carson, crossed the goal line and sealed the win to the astonishment of Packer fans everywhere. Next up, we have what I thought would be a fairly close Panthers-Seahawks game, especially considering Seattle’s performance a week early in the wild card round. So, when Cam Newton and company went to the locker room at half time leading 31-0, I thought, what’s going on here? One Sunday a team looks like a Super Bowl contender, and the next like a rag-tag squad on which the coach, the quarterback and water boy are the same guy. But all of a sudden, the Seahawks are within striking distance of winning the game, scoring 24 unanswered points. Indeed, Carolina barely made it out of that game. Even the Broncos-Steelers showdown was one I thought would be a no-brainer for Peyton Manning and company at home, at least until Denver receivers forgot how to catch a football until late in the second half, giving the Steelers every opportunity to win. And, like Denver, the Patriots had to rely on a last-minute TD from Tom Brady to keep their Super Bowl hopes alive. If anything, watching this year’s post season has been a great cardio workout.

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Fort Belvoir community members, Ian Case, front left, and Jens Jensen, center, develop their paddling skills with instructor, Zac Taylor, during a DFMWR Fitness Week kayak class, Jan. 20 at Benyaurd Indoor Pool.

Instructor, Charles Duffy, gives Jens Jensen some pointers on how to right a capsized boat during a DFMWR Fitness Week kayak class, Jan. 20 at Fort Belvoir’s Benyaurd Indoor Pool.

Ian Case practices balanced-paddling techniques during a DFMWR Fitness Week kayak class, Jan. 20 at Fort Belvoir’s Benyaurd Indoor Pool.

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More than 10 Fort Belvoir community members took to the water at Benyaurd Indoor Pool to learn the basics of kayaking, Jan. 20 as part of the DFMWR’s Fitness Week. The event, sponsored by DFMWR sports and fitness and Team River Runner, gave participants a chance to learn all aspects of the sport in a safe environment. Team River Runner is a nonprofit organization founded in 2004 to provide adaptive watersports and recreational opportunities to wounded Service members. Certified instructors, Zac Taylor, Charles Duffy and Eric Guzman, conducted the two-plus hour training session and taught students the mechanics of balanced paddling, steering, righting an overturned kayak and maintaining safety. For more information about kayaking and other outdoor recreational opportunities at Belvoir, call Outdoor Recreation at 703-805-3081 or

Sadie, a volunteer service dog, takes a spin with Team River Runner Fort Belvoir Chapter coordinator, Sean McCarthy, during a DFMWR Fitness Week kayak class, Jan. 20 at Benyaurd Indoor Pool. visit http://belvoir.armymwr.com/us/belvoir/pro To learn more about Team River Runner, visit grams/outdoor-recreation. http://www.teamriverrunner.org.

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Fort Belvoir community members and DFMWR fitness specialists line up on the targets during a Fitness Week archery class, Jan. 20 at Outdoor Recreation's Indoor Range.

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Military personnel and civilians on Fort Belvoir learned the basics of archery during an introductory skills class, Jan. 20 at Outdoor Recreation, as part of DFMWR’s annual Fitness Week. More than 10 people attended the class, hosted by certified instructors. The instructors regularly conduct training for archers of all ages and experience levels at the Tompkins Basin facility throughout the year. It included instruction in archery tackle handling and safety, aiming and shooting techniques, and bow types. The session wrapped up with archers applying those techniques in target shooting. The clinic was part of MWR’s annual Fitness Week, a health and wellness promotion that offers a variety of sports- and nutritionthemed events, including water aerobics; yoga; a healthy food competition; auto safety; and basketball and volleyball tournaments. For information about Fort Belvoir’s archery programs and other recreational activities, call ODR at 703-805-3081 or visit http://belvoir. armymwr.com/us/belvoir/programs/outdoor-rec reation.

Fort Belvoir archery instructor, Phong Nguyen, gives Kate Alberico some gripping pointers during a DFMWR Fitness Week archery class, Jan. 20 at Outdoor Recreation's Indoor Range.

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

This week Youth sports enrollment for spring sports open 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 Sports and Fitness at 703-805-9318.

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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 703-8053081.

Fort Belvoir Aquatics is offering American Red Cross Swim Lessons through April. For more information, call Benyaurd Indoor Pool at 703-8052620. 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.

Summer Camp & Activities

Mondays, ODR, 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.

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Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 5 p.m.-midnight at the Bowling Center, 5975 Middleton Rd., Bldg. 1199. 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 deepwater aerobics is 10-10:55 a.m., for $5 per class. For more information, call 703-805-2620.

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 703-805-2620.

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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-fieldhouse 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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