As the holiday season gains momentum, so does the accident rate for drivers and pedestrians, which is why December is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month. At this time of year, it is important to get behind the wheel only while in a sober, proper state of mind. According to the National Safety Council, over 40,000 people died in alcohol-related traffic accidents last year.

Fort Belvoir’s Trusted Traveler Program is easing the 100% ID check policy at the installation’s gates. The new policy makes it easier for those arriving with guests, and other CAC ID cardholders. The change, approved by COL Joseph Messina, garrison commander, was designed to improve access to the installation, according to Boyd Hodges, director, Directorate of Emergency Services.

GEN CQ Brown, Jr., Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and his spouse, Mrs. Sharene Brown, recently visited the Fort Belvoir Armed Forces Wellness Center (AFWC) to evaluate its assistance to at-risk service members and to see how aligned it is to support the CSAF’s Spectrum of Resilience memo.

Fort Belvoir’s Army Community Services is hosting Operation Sugarplum, which allows E-5 service members who are stationed at Fort Belvoir to receive AFEES and Commissary cards for gifts and food this holiday season

The Mount Vernon – Lee Chamber of Commerce honored first responders from throughout Fairfax County at the 17th Annual Police & Firefighter Tribute in Springfield, Friday. Fort Belvoir Fire and Emergency Services honored three outstanding team members at the event, and the Directorate of Emergency Services honored six of its own Police officers and Security Guards at the banquet at Hilton Springfield.