Belvoir Briefs for May 13

National Memorial Day Observance
The National Memorial Day Observance program at Arlington National Cemetery will begin with an Armed Forces Full Honor Wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknowns at 11 a.m. May 31.

The observance program will commence in Memorial Amphitheater directly following the wreath-laying ceremony.

Seating in Memorial Amphitheater is on a first-come, first-served basis.

There will be free parking in the Arlington National Cemetery visitors.

Center parking lot for the general public from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. A free shuttlefrom the Visitors Center will provide transportation to and from the amphitheater.

For more information, please contact the Visitors Center at 703-607-8000 or visit the website at www.arlingtoncemetery.org.

Travel Fair
Fort Belvoir Community Center presents a travel fair on May 13, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Start planning your summer at this free show. Visit with travel vendors, and enter for giveaways! For more information, please contact the Community Center at 703-805-3714.

Volunteer appreciation
Chaplian Col. Hill, Installation Chaplain and the Chapel Staff, will host a Chapel Volunteer Appreciation Reception, May 23 at Woodlawn Chapel from 2 to 5 p.m.. For more information or to RSVP contact Sister Michael at 703-806-3418 or via e-mail Michael.bochnowski@conus.army.mil.

Asian Pacific Heritage Month observances
• The Fort Belvoir Equal Opportunity Office will host the Asian Pacific American Heritage Observance at Fort Belvoir's Wood Theater May 20 at 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year's theme is "Diverse Leadership for a Diverse Workplace." The Guest Performance for this event will be the Hawaiian Entertainment Company. There will be cultural displays, music and following the performance there will be an ethnic food sampling being provided by the Hawaiian Entertainment Company.

Please contact SFC Felicia Alston 703-805-2288 at the Fort Belvoir EO Office for any additional information or questions.

• The EEO Offices for Defense Contract Audit Agency, Defense Logistics Agency, Defense Threat Reduction Agency and the Defense Technical Information Center invites the Fort Belvoir community to attend their special Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month observance event. This is a free event May 20 in the McNamara Auditorium from 1 to 2 p.m. The McNamara Building is at 8725 John Kingman Road in Fort Belvoir. The featured guest is the Asian American Arts Center Dance Company. For more information, contact Tracey France at 703-767-1735.

Movies on the Lawn
The first movie in the summer series is "Band Slam." You're invited for family fun, youth activities and free snacks May 15 at 6 p.m., at Fort Belvoir Amphitheater. Live entertainment provided by Lionel Ward and the New World Band at 6 p.m. The movie begins at dark. Call 703-805-3714 for more information. Event subject to cancellation due to inclement weather.

Recruiting Duty briefing
The United States Army Recruiting Command Recruit the Recruiter Team will brief all Sergeant through Sergeant First Class regarding the benefits, challenges, and qualifications of Recruiting Duty. Recruiter Presentation will be in the Barden Education Center, Room 122, at 1:30 p.m. June 2. Attendance by all NCO's and their spouses is highly encouraged. This briefing in no way obligates you for recruiting duty. If interested, go on the USAREC website, www.usarec.army.mil/hq/recruiter, and complete your packet and bring it to the brief. Any problems or questions, contact SFC Stuart Whitmanat 1-866-268-5278.

Lord Fairfax Silver Chapter meeting
The Lord Fairfax Silver Chapter, U.S. Army Warrant Officer Association will hold its monthly chapter meeting May 20 at the Kingstowne Library (corner of Beulah and Telegraph roads), starting at 5 p.m. All active, reserve, and retired warrant officers are invited and encouraged to attend. contact the chapter president CW2 Meisha Atkinson, at 703-706-2540 for more information.

USO Family Fun Day
Come meet our very special guests Redskins cheerleaders, Boxer from WMZQ's morning show and country star Justin Moore during USO's Family Fun Day, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 22 at Castle Park, Fort Belvoir. Activities include crafts, games, moon bounces, re-ball, laser tag, balloon twister and prizes! Lunch and snacks will be provided. This free event is open to active duty military in all branches of service. Contact USO Program specialist Lindsay Raymond at 703-805-4277 for more information.

National Capitol Region, Chapter 1st Cav Div Assocation Meeting
The NCR Chapter will meet at the Soldier and Family Assistance Center (SFAC), 9800 Belvoir Road, Bldg. 200, For Belvoir at noon May 15 (this is a corrected date from what was previously published). Chapter members will host a cook-out for members and family from the WTU at the SFAC; Chapter business issues and support to the 3rd Annual Katz Deli Lunch for Wounded Warriors and families at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in June will be discussed. Soldiers who served with the 1st Cav Div are invited to attend this meeting. For further information on the chapter go to our website at www.1cda.org/National_Capitol.htm.

Women in Aerospace conference
Women in Aerospace, a leading professional organization dedicated to expanding women's opportunities for leadership and increasing their visibility in the aerospace community, will host a day-long career fair in conjunction with its Aerospace 2010 conference May 18 at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

Open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the day of the conference, the career fair is free to all job-seekers and will give each the opportunity to network with a variety of prospective employers in the aerospace, defense, and other related industries.

For more information on the job fair or to register for WIA's Aerospace 2010 conference, visit www.womeninaerospace.org/events/conf

Military Police Ball
Join us for the 69th MP Corps Anniversary Celebration at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Va., Sept. 24. Tickets are $65 per person and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. 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. Those wishing to stay in town for the night can make individual room reservations directly with the hotel (1700 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA, 22202, 703-920-3230). Please direct questions on the event to 69thMPBall@conus.army.mil.

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 at Fort Belvoir, Va.

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.

Family Campouts with Outdoor Recreation
Come to Outdoor Recreation to pay and reserve your tent space. The next two campouts are scheduled for: 10 a.m. May 22 until 4 p.m. May 23, and 10 a.m. June 26 until 4 p.m. June 27. The cost is $5 per person which includes a tent space, fishing equipment and bait, a Scavenger Hunt, sporting equipment, and s'mores over an outdoor fire pit. For more information call 703-805-1143.

Play Ball!
The Outdoor Recreation crew wants to take you to a Washington Nationals Game the next one on June 4 (against Cincinnati Reds). For only $21 you get transportation, entrance to the game, chips and soda. You'll arrive at the park in time to tailgate and enter the park when they open to watch batting practice. Sign up now for these two games. Friday games are at 7:05 p.m. so the bus departs Outdoor Recreation at 3:30 p.m. Please arrive at 3:15. Call 703-805-1143 for details.

Day Trip to the Big Apple
The Community Center wants to take you on a trip to New York City on May 22 for a cost of only $45. Spend a fun-filled day in fabulous New York City for shopping on upscale Madison Avenue, taking in a show on Broadway or wandering the city streets. You choose your experience. Bus departs Fort Belvoir Community Center at 8 a.m. and returns between 10:30 and 11:30 p.m. Sign up now at the Community Center, Building 1200, Taylor Road. For more information, call 703-805-3714.

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.

Army Officers Wives Club luncheon
The Army Officers Wives Club of the Greater Washington Area will be hosting a luncheon May 20 at the Koran Room of the Fort Myer Officers Club from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The program will include the installation of the 2010-2011 AOWCGWA Executive Board and the performance of the US Army Band Downrange Ensemble. Please join us as we pay tribute to our past and welcome our new AOWCGWA Board Members.

The event costs $20. Reservations must be mailed by May 14 to Ruth Howell, 7709 Little River Turnpike, Suite 100, Annandale,VA 20003.

Information is available from Wendy Gifford, 703-903-1542, or Ruth Howell, 703-941-1300.

Legal Assistance and Claims office closed May 21
Legal Assistance and claims office will be closed for all services May 21 for an inspection. It will reopen May 24.

Operational Value of Threat, Risk, and Vulnerability Assessment Course
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Operational Value of Threat, Risk, and Vulnerability Assessment Course (FEMA MGT-336) will be offered in Chesterfield, Va., May 25-27. This course is federally funded and there is no cost. Seating is limited. The training will be offered at Public Safety Training Academy, 6610 Public Safety Way, Chesterfield, Va., 23832.

The training course will assist homeland security professionals from all emergency response disciplines and the private sector to understand and use operationally, information gathered in various threat, risk and vulnerability assessment methods.

Contact Michaela Gill at mgill@ndpci.us or by phone at 202-536-2358. Visit ndpci.us for more information.

Marine Corps Systems Command Job Fair
Attend the Marine Corps Systems Command Job Fair on May 22, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the University of Mary Washington's College of Graduate and Professional Studies, 121 University Blvd., Fredericksburg, Va.

The Command is offering exciting civilian careers in engineering, program management, operations research/cost estimating, information technology management, contracting, financial management and logistics management.

It is recommended that resumes be submitted before the event by following instructions provided at www.marcorsyscom.usmc.mil and clicking on "May 2010 Job Fair." Qualified candidates who send in resumes may be invited for a pre-scheduled interview on the day of the Job Fair. However, submitting a resume before the fair is not required for attendance. Applicants will be evaluated based on a comparison of position requirements against the quality and extent of the experience or related education as reflected in their resume. Applicants are encouraged to bring plenty of resumes and to allow ample time for resume screening and potential, on-the-spot interviews.

AFTB Level II
Fort Belvoir Army Family Team Building is offering a Level II Management Skills on May 19-21 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This course teaches management skills to help you grow as a manager in your personal and professional life and includes Communication, Personal Time Management, and Stress Management. This class will be held at Vernondale Community Center at 9532 Troth Way.
To register for this free class and make reservation for child care, please contact AFTB Program Manager Colandra Sealey at 703-805-2769 or by e-mail at colandra.sealey2@us.army.mil or fb-mwr-aftb@conus.army.mil.

Kayaking for Wounded Warriors
Join Team River Runner, Outdoor Recreation and Benyaurd Pool to learn the basics of kayaking in the comfort of an indoor pool. The next class is May 26 at 7 p.m. Information is available by calling 703-805-3081.

Community FIRST Focus Groups
The Community FIRST process is designed to identify and resolve local issues that address the quality of life of the Army Family. Fort Belvoir constituents are needed to represent the community members in a focus group. Upcoming Community FIRST Focus Groups: Civilians, May 13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Family Members, May 19, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All focus groups being held at the Lewis Village Community Center. For more information or to register please contact Shawn Brian, Fort Belvoir Customer Service Officer, at 703-805-2108 or shawn.k.brian@us.army.mil.

Bunco
Join your bunco buddies at 5:15 p.m. in the Community Center Lounge every other Tuesday until May 18. The events offer a chance to meet new people and win prizes.

Reservations are available by calling 703-805-3714.

Boater education
Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C., all require boating education. The requirements are based on age. 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 U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary on May 22 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The class meets at the Mount Vernon Knights of Columbus Hall, 8592 Richmond Highway, Alexandria.

Students receive a manual, a certificate, and card showing class completion.

The cost is $40 per student ($60 if a couple share the manual).

Contact Rich Miller, eaglesailor75@cox.net or 703-7803765 for more information and an enrollment form.

Community yard sales
The Villages at Belvoir Yard Sales are one weekend a month through October. All residents of The Villages at Belvoir can sell. However, anyone can stop by and make purchases.
Scheduled yard sales this year are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. both days.

Residents can only sell during yard sale dates announced and authorized by The Villages at Belvoir, unless otherwise authorized by community management offices.

Upcoming 2010 yard sale dates, weather permitting, are: May 15 and 16; June 19 and 20; July 17 and 18; Aug. 14 and 15; Sept. 18 and 19; and Oct. 16 and 17.