The American Armed Forces Mutual Aid Association (AAFMAA) celebrated its 140th anniversary along with a reception in Chantilly on June 10. AAFMAA is the nation’s longest-standing military financial services and not-for-profit organization. The event was held to honor the Association, its valued members and the individuals who contributed towards the growth of AAFMAA. All the members of AAFMAA are former or current members of the military. Continue reading
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The Army Corps of Engineers continues to oversee work on the new hospital at Fort Belvoir's the Main Post. The hospital plans to be a state-of-the-art 1.3 million square foot facility that will serve the National Capital Area's military medical needs for many years to come. The hospital complex is now about half finished and delivery dates is planned for Spring 2011.
Aubrey Nesbitt volunteers with the Red Cross on Fort Belvoir
Dewitt Army Hospital, Fort Belvoir when it opened in 1957.
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On 19May2014 the GI Film Festival kicked off at Old Town Theater. The event was visited by David Arquette, who you might know from the 1996 feature film Scream. The first movie of the 2014 GI Film Festival was the Field of Lost Shoes. The event sold out quickly.
As a volunteer, I got there early to help with set up. After moving a table to the second floor, I was waiting for the next task when I over heard someone asking about coffee shops in Old Town. I couldn't help but offer my two cents on a subject I was familiar with. I recommended Bittersweet, which was right next door from Old Town Theater, and Misha's, which was about 3 blocks away. Later on I was surprised to find out that the person asking about coffee was one of the GI Film Festivals directors!
As the event got closer to starting time, a line of audience members began to form. I took a spot as a door opener and handed out programs to incoming ticket holders. Meanwhile on the red carpet, there were professional photographers staffed who took pictures of celebrities and guests a like. It was interesting to see the crowd of cocktail attired visitors pass through to the evenings entertainment, which started seating at 6:15pm. After the beginning of the event had settled in, I took my leave, and said goodbye to Kim Palmese who had been my POC throughout the GI Film Festival. I remember her shuffling through the crowd, placing volunteers with excellent timing, and overseeing the logistics of this nonprofit hosted event.
David Arquette gets a his photo taken
The GI Film Festival had a red carpet area where people got professional photos taken at
A gentleman gets a photo with one of the film directors
Aubrey Nesbitt gets a photo on the red carpet
Volunteers greeted incoming audience members
The second floor of the theater was RSVP’d for celebrity guests
Getting ready before the premier
David Arquette is on the red carpet
The GI Film Festival as seen from the second floor balcony
Society of Military Engineers is located in Old Town Alexandria VA
The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME), the premier professional military engineering association in the United States, unites architecture, engineering, construction (A/E/C), facility management and environmental entities and individuals in the public and private sectors to prepare for—and overcome—natural and manmade disasters, and to improve security at home and abroad.
Headquartered in Alexandria, Va., SAME provides its more than 27,000 members extensive opportunities for training, education and professional development through a robust offering of conferences, workshops, networking events and publications. With a membership that includes recent service academy graduates and retired flag officers, project managers and corporate executives, Department of Defense civilians, private-sector experts and everyone in between, SAME is bridging the gaps between critical stakeholders to advance the field of military engineering and help secure our nation. -
Established in 1974 with a mission to reduce homelessness, increase community support and promote self sufficiency, the Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services is operated by a multi-denominational board of directors and staff managing over 70 housing units. Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services is located in the Mount Zephyr Business Center at 8305 Richmond…
The Defense Contract Management Agency is located at 10500 Battleview in Alexandria, Virginia. This agency monitors the nation's defense systems in an economical and efficient manner and delivers products and services to the military and U.S. allies.
There are several areas of the operation which include:
DCMAO Operations Directorate
DCMAW Western Regional Command
DCMAE Eastern Regional Command
DCMAC Central Regional Command
DCMAS Sporcial Programs Division
DCMAI International Division
For more information on the federal agency please contact:
703-530-3100
Soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen who are planning on, or considering, separating or retiring from U.S. military service within the next year can begin planning their Individual Transition Plan by visiting the Fort Belvoir Army Career Alumni Program Center. The ACAP center is located on Fort Belvoir in Building 1017, Room 158.
For information about upcoming programs and events, servicemembers are encouraged to contact Vernita Holifield at (703) 805-9263. She can also provide information about registering online using your AKO account. Pre-separation briefings are held every weekday but Thursday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in Barden’s Room 158.
photo credit: The U.S. Army
