Belvoir Briefs for June 3

50th Anniversary Tattoo
Join the United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps for an evening of music June 19 in Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall's historic Conmy Hall. Celebrate the The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps' five decades of service to the U.S. Army and the Nation with performances by the U. S. Military Academy Band "Hellcats," the Fifes and Drums of Colonial Williamsburg, "The Commandants Own" U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, City of Washington Pipe Band, and more.

Doors open at 6 p.m. with the show beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are free and the event is open to the public. Please visit army.mil/fifeanddrum/50th_tattoo.html or call to reserve your seat today.

Belvoir Commissary to close for renovations
The Fort Belvoir Commissary will close from 5 p.m. June 27 for more than two days while it undergoes a complete store product reset, as part of the Defense Commissary Agency's ongoing effort to enhance the shopping experience. The commissary will re-open on June 30 for normal business.

2010 Arts and Crafts Contest
Compete for cash prizes against the best artists and artisans in the Army. Just enter your best 2D or 3D artwork in the annual US Army Arts and Crafts Contest. Contact Kawamura Arts and Crafts Center at 703-806-4655. Entry form and Contest Guidelines are on the contest website: https://artscrafts.fmwrc. army.mil. Entry deadline is July 5.

Dog Daze Walkathon
American Legion Post 364, Woodbridge, Va., will host Dog Daze Walkathon Fund Raiser June 5. Registration starts at 9 a.m.

The event is free and open to the public. Donations to participate in the event are encouraged ($10 recommended). Proceeds will benefit deployed military working dogs and the future National Military Working Dog Monument.

The walkathon will take place on Post 364's natural forest trails and will take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete. All well-behaved dogs are invited.

For more information, contact Legion Auxiliary Member Susan Carr at 703-580-9430 or by cell at 407-718-7971 or visit www.vapost364.org.

Celebration of Fairfax
Come celebrate with and enjoy over 90 live performances on six stages, food vendors, interactive activities and much more June 11-13! Free tickets to the fun, family event can be picked up at the USO Center at Fort Belvoir: 6099 Abbott Road, Bldg. 2115, Fort Belvoir, Va., Tuesday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

All military personnel and family members are welcome to attend. This free event is held at 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, Va. For more information, please call 703-805-4277 or check out USOMetro.org.

What Tree Is That? booklet
A fun, easy-to-use tree identification booklet is available from the nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation. The booklet, What Tree Is That?, helps people identify trees in a simple, step-by-step process.

The Arbor Day Foundation offers this booklet to help people identify trees in Virginia and throughout the Eastern and Central regions of the United States.

To obtain a tree identification guide in full color, send your name and address and $5 for each guide to What Tree Is That?, Arbor Day Foundation, Nebraska City, NE 68410. You can also order the book online at www.arborday.org.

Indian Military Modernization conference
India's military modernization is perhaps the most overlooked of the major trends occurring in the Asia-Pacific region. What is driving this modernization and buildup? In what ways is India altering its military doctrine on land, at sea, and in the air? What are the economic and security implications for the U.S.? Three panels of experts will discuss these and other questions June 8 from 9 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the Wohlstetter Conference Center, Twelfth Floor, AEI 1150 Seventeenth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036. Register online at www.aei.org/events. For more information, please contact Michael Mazza at michael.mazza@aei.org.

Mount Vernon Genealogical Society
The Mount Vernon Genealogical Society will meet in room 112 of the Hollin Hall Senior Center in Alexandria, Va., June 15. The meeting will start at 1 p.m. and is free and open to the public. The meeting will feature a presentation entitled "Unsere Ahnen: An Overview of German Genealogical Research." The program will be presented by Susannah E. Brooks.

The Hollin Hall Senior Center is located 4 miles south of Alexandria just off Fort Hunt Road at 1500 Shenandoah Road.

Additional information about the meeting and MVGS can be found at www.MVGenealogy.org/. Any questions should be directed to Harold McClendon at 703-360-0920 or haroldm@erols.com.

Walk-in vaccine clinic
Fort Belvoir MWR's Veterinary Center will host a Walk-In Vaccine Clinic on June 12 from 8 a.m. to noon. No appointments needed; just bring your pet right in. This is a vaccine only clinic, so we will not be taking regular vet appointments. For more information, please call 703-805-4336.

Wilderness Challenge 2010
Are you ready for a challenge? Wilderness Challenge 2010 Oct. 7-9 in Fayetteville, W.Va., will include a whitewater raft race, an 8K run, a mountain bike race, a mountain hike race, and a Duckie Race (combination of raft, canoe and kayak). Active duty military are eligible to participate. Teams consist of four people, a captain and three supporting members. At least one of the members must be female. NERO will pay the $700 team registration fee for a limited number of garrison teams. Travel, meals, and lodging costs are at the participant's expense.

Those interested in the team captain position, please provide a resume that includes your experience in the events. The team captain will choose team members. If interested, please call 703-805-1143/1226. For more information, visit www.wilder nesschallenge.net.

Tennis Block Party
Come on out to the Courts at 9th and Belvoir Road June 26 from 10 a.m. to noon, to learn a few tennis tips, hear about some great programs we offer, and have some fun. Call 703-806-5589 for more information.

Tennis Mixer 2010
Come join in the fun at South Post Tennis Courts on June 12 at 10 a.m. The cost is $15 for refreshments, prizes, and tennis! Call 703-806-5368 for more information.

Nationals Baseball Games with Outdoor Recreation
The cost is $21 per person, includes ticket, transportation, and parking.

Reservations can be made at 703-805-1143. Trips fill up fast.

Upcoming games are June 20 (Chicago White Sox),10 a.m. departure, game at 1:35 p.m and July 11 (San Francisco Giants), 10 a.m. departure, game at 1:35 p.m.

Movies on the Lawn Series
Come out for an evening full of completely free entertainment and activities. Fort Belvoir DFMWR has partnered with the USO to bring the Movies on the Lawn series back to Fort Belvoir. They can all be seen at the Fort Belvoir amphitheater on the corner of Gunston and Abbot roads. The events will include live entertainment, youth activities made possible by CYSS and free snacks thanks to the USO.

The entertainment will kick off at 6 p.m. and the movie will start after sun down. The June 11 movie is "The Spy Next Door" with entertainment with Lionel Ward and the New World Band. The July 9 movie is "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" with Entertainment by "The Michael King Experience."

All events are subject to cancellation due to weather. Please call the Fort Belvoir information number at 703-805-3030 for event status. For information and questions regarding this event please call the Fort Belvoir Community Center at 703-805-3714.

ITR is now Leisure Travel Services
ITR (Information, Ticketing, and Registration) has a new name; Leisure Travel Services. Their services are still available at the Fort Belvoir Community Center. Stop by for information and tickets, movie tickets, plan a cruise or trip...even to Australia! Call 805-3714 for information.

Fabulous Fridays at the Golf Club
Fabulous Fridays is from 6 to 9 p.m., and features free driving range golf balls from 6 to 7:45 p.m., live entertainment on our patio, and great food selections. There are no cover charges or minimums required. Call 806-5878 for more information.

Atlantic City Trip
Join us on June 26 for a getaway to Atlantic City, New Jersey. Cost is $45 per person and is open to all ages. Bus leaves from the Fort Belvoir Community Center at 8 a.m. and returns between 10:30 and 11 p.m. Receive an $18 to $20 rebate upon arrival in Atlantic City. Thirty guests are needed in order for the trip to go.Guests must be 21 or older to receive a rebate check from the casino. Hurry and sign up now at the Fort Belvoir Community Center, Building 1200, Taylor Road. Call 703-805-3714 for more information.

Volunteers are needed
Volunteers needed for the Prince William County Schools Mentorship program. One hour a week can make a world of difference to a child! If you are interested in becoming a mentor or would like more information about this program please call the Fort Belvoir School Liaison Officer at 703-805-9119.

Army Birthday Ball
Celebrate 235 Years Strong at this year's Army Birthday Ball at the Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center, National Harbor, Md., June 12. All tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, so register early for an evening of dining, dancing and entertainment featuring country music star Trace Adkins! The event is open to all active duty, National Guard, Reserve, Department of the Army Civilians, Army government contractors, family members, retirees, veterans and invited guests.

Tickets cost $87 per person. A limited number of discounted tickets are available to E-5/E-6 (and GS/NSPS equivalent) at $20 per person, and E4 and below (and GS/NSPS equivalent) at $15 per person.
To register for tickets, and learn more about this year's event, visit the Birthday Ball website hosted on AKO, https://www.us.army.mil/suite/page/ 606311.

6th Annual National Veteran Small Business Conference
Department of Defense organizations and other Federal Agencies will co-sponsor The 6th Annual National Veteran Small Business Conference, which will take place at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, July 19-22. This event, which is hosted annually by The Veteran Small Business Interagency Council has continued to provide opportunities for Veteran-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business owners to network and to gain valuable knowledge in the world of Federal contracting, while at the same providing Department of Defense (DoD) and non-DoD Federal Agencies the opportunity to work towards improving their contracting goals.

For more information or to register for The 6th Annual National Veteran Small Business Conference, visit www.nationalveteransconference.com. Or you can contact the Conference Team via phone, 703-695-3220, or e-mail at info@nationalveteransconference.com.

AFTB Community Outreach
Fort Belvoir Army Family Team Building has partnered with the Fairfax County Family Nutrition Program as part of our Community Outreach to the Fort Belvoir Military Community. This class will be held on June 16 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Vernondale Community Center located at 9532 Troth Way. Please come out and bring a friend to see cooking demonstration full of helpful information and tips given by Family Nutrition Specialist Saroj Khurana. To register for this class, please call 703-805-2967/5556 or email colandra.sealey2@us.mil.army or fb-mwr-aftb@conus.army.mil.

SHAPE Officers Association
If you are an active duty or retired officer or civilian equivalent and served at SHAPE, its subordinate commands or NATO, you are invited to join the SHAPE Officers Association (SOA). The U.S. Chapter of SOA holds frequent luncheons and hosts guest speakers in the D.C. area. We hold golf outings and an annual formal dinner. Current members include former SACEURs, SHAPE CoS, and many others, some of whom served when SHAPE was located in Paris. We welcome new members or those wishing to rejoin. If interested, please contact Jack Haas at 703-699-0746 and john.haas.ctr@jsf.mil or John Craig at 202-863-2306 and craigj@ndu.edu.

S1 conference
Fort Belvoir Directorate Human Resources, Military Personnel Division will host a 3-day S1 Conference June 29-July 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Barden Education Center Auditorium
Some of the topics being presented include Personnel Services, eMILPO, Personnel In/Out processing (Active and Reserve Component), Transition Services and Passports. Contact Maj. Reyes at 805-5530 or Ms. Figueroa at 805-5588 for more information.

Washington Metro Investment Club
The Washington Metro Investment Club (WMIC) is having an open house meeting on June 19 at the McCourt Building off Prince William Parkway. The meeting will start at 4 p.m. WMIC meets once a month to discuss investments in the Stock Market and is a member of National Association of Investment Corps (NAIC). Please contact Ken Wright, 703-801-1465 or e-mail Lavoy12@yahoo.com for more information.

Newcomer's Orientation
June 7, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

All newly assigned military personnel, DoD Civilians and Family Members are invited to learn about the Fort Belvoir Community and Services.

Meet the Garrison staff, receive valuable information, special offers and refreshments. This is held at ACS, Army Community Service, 9800 Belvoir Road, Bldg 200. Call ACS Relocation Readiness Team, 703-805-5058/3436.

English as a Second Language
Are you interested in learning English as a second language? The ACS Relocation Readiness Program offers these courses. For more information call the ACS Relocation Readiness Team 703-805-5058/3436 for upcoming dates and times.

Welcome to Germany
June 17, 2010, 9:30a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Classes provide personnel with information about the local customs, what to expect, and other essential information on preparing to move to Germany. Classes are held at ACS, 9800 Belvoir Rd Bldg 200.

Call ACS Relocation Readiness Team, 703-805-5058/3436.

Welcome to Korea
June 24, 2010, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Class provide information and assistance on transferring to Korea and are held at ACS, 9800 Belvoir Rd Bldg 200.

Call ACS Relocation Readiness Team 703-805-5058/3436.

Sponsorship Training
Classes provide information on how to become an effective sponsor, the duty requirements, and the responsibility of the sponsor, First Sergeant, and Commander. Class is given upon request. For more information, contact ACS Relocation Readiness Program 703-805-5058/3436

U.S. Citizenship Class
Classes in preparation to becoming a U.S. Citizen. Call: ACS Relocation Readiness Team 703-805-5058/3436 for upcoming dates and times.

Levy/Smooth Move
Relocation resources for the PCS transition process and budgeting for your move. Call ACS Relocation Readiness Team, 703-805-5058/3436.