Col. Joe Messina, Fort Belvoir garrison commander, collaborated with more than 60 community leaders, educators, and local politicians at the Fort Belvoir Officers’ Club, Feb. 28, about finding creative ways to find, attract and retain some of the best talent available in the region at his Community Leaders’ Luncheon.

The Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony for an autism-friendly sensory room named in honor of Gavin Blair, February 15, 2024. The sensory room offers a calming space with sensory-friendly elements to alleviate patients' fears and anxieties. By providing a safe and welcoming environment, the goal is to enhance the healthcare experience for individuals with autism spectrum disorder.

Every February, Fort Belvoir joins the Nation to celebrate the contributions, achievements, and sacrifices of African Americans during Black History Month. That celebration continued Feb. 22, as the various units of the installation came together for a Black History Month Observance at the Fort Belvoir Community Center.

Frequent moves and different state educational requirements can make attending traditional schools challenging for military students. About 200 students on Fort Belvoir have taken a different path: homeschooling. This initiative is led by Fort Belvoir Home Educators (FBHE), a non-profit organization dedicated to home education.

Vice Admiral Michell Skubic retired after 35 years of service to the Navy and handed off directorship of Defense Logistics Agency to Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly during a change of responsibility and retirement ceremony Feb. 2 at the agency’s Fort Belvoir, Virginia, headquarters.