Belvoir Briefs for May 20

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 shuttle from 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.

Red Cross classes
Upcoming Red Cross classes include:
• CPR/AED Adult and First Aid, May 22, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• CPR/AED Adult and First Aid, May 26, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• CPR Adult, Child, Infant and First Aid, May 29, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Movie screening, binge drinking discussion
Join the Fairfax County Police Department, the Fairfax Countywide Initiative to Reduce Underage Drinking and Northern Virginia Community College May 26 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. for a screening of the movie "Haze" and panel discussion on the dangers of underage binge and high-risk drinking on teenagers. A panel of Fairfax County experts from law enforcement, the medical community, NVCC, George Mason University, as well as a parent of a college student who died in a car crash following a college drinking party will be on hand to answer questions and share first-hand knowledge of the issues.

The event will be held at Richard J. Ernst Community Cultural Center, Northern Virginia Community College, The Forum (2nd floor), 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA 22003.

Free parking is available in surface lot B.

For more information, call 703-246-3271.

EFMP support group
The next Fort Belvoir Exceptional Family Member Program support group will be held June 3, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Bldg. 200, 9800 Belvoir Road, Fort Belvoir. The topic will be Medicaid Waivers. Representatives from the Fairfax County Medicaid office will present information on the process of applying for Medicaid waivers, forms needed for screening, and verification. A social worker will also discuss the services covered, such as nursing home care, home health care, and limitations of activities of daily living for adult consideration. Social workers experienced in screening for children will not be present, but parents are welcome to come and obtain formation regarding application procedures, points of contact, and general information. Please call ACS EFMP at 703-805-5435 to indicate interest no later than May 27.

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.

Family Fitness Fun Festival, DECA Days
Mark your calendar now for three days of displays, MWR and vendor giveaways, fitness information and more at the Fort Belvoir Commissary Case Lot Sale, May 27-29. AAFES will also celebrate with activities, giveaways and a car show on May 29. Go to belvoirmwr.com for updates.

BOSS Bowling
Bowl with BOSS on Thursday, May 27, 7 to 9 p.m. for $5. Call 608-669-5191 for more information.

Combatives Tournament
The next Combatives Tournament at Fort Belvoir Wells Field House will be May 24-25, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (HQBN); May 26, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and May 27, 7 a.m. to 12 noon (if necessary). Competitor sign-in is May 26, 7-8 a.m. (HQBN) followed by a safety brief that all competitors must attend at 9 a.m.

Call 703-806-6198/6210 for more information.

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 at https://artscrafts.fmwrc.army.mil. Entry deadline is July 5.

NARFE Springfield Chapter picnic
NARFE (National Active & Retired Federal Employees Assoc) Springfield Chapter 893 will hold its annual picnic June 3 at Mason District Park, 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale, beginning at 11:30 a.m. Note the new location this year: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/maps/masonmap.htm. It will be a catered barbeque by Dixie Bones and desserts will be provided by attendees for the first ever dessert bake-off. Judging will be held and prizes awarded.

Cost is $15 per person. Reservations are required and are due no later than May 28 (no refunds after May 28).

Contact Norma Hughes at nah.home@verizon.net or 703 960-6279.

See Summer Chapter Newsletter for details on where to send your check.

Blue Star Memorial Wreath Laying
The Installation Blue Star Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony will be held May 27 from 10 a.m. to noon at Leiber Gate.

ACS Employment Readiness job fair
JobZone /ACS Job Fair will be held May 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fort Belvoir Community Center.

Survivor Outreach Services class
Your Insurance Needs by Jan Chapman, CFP(r) will be held from 11:30 to 1 p.m. June 9.

The Survivor Outreach Services mission is to educate the community about the Survivor Outreach Services Program and advocate on behalf of all Families who have suffered the loss of a Soldier.

All classes are held at Army Community Services, Bldg. 200, 9800 Belvoir Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060.

For reservations or additional information, please call Jan Chapman, CFP(r) at 703-805-3413. Attendance preference is given to Survivors, however, classes are open for all to attend.

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 Whitman at 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Welcome to Germany
Thursday, May 20, 2010, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, 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
Thursday, May 27, 2010, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, 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.