2024 was a year of transformation and renewed mission focus for the military police Soldiers of Fort Belvoir Law Enforcement Activity (LEA), ushering in a new era of operational readiness and regional impact. May 1, Capt. Antonio Badillo Morales assumed command from Capt. David Byers at a change of command ceremony.

Sgt. 1st Class David Pough Sr., Fort Belvoir’s Master Resiliency Trainer, and NCO in Charge of the Readiness and Resilience Performance Center, was honored in February with induction as “Trainer of the Year, into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame. He received this prestigious accolade for his outstanding contributions to the Fort Belvoir and Joint Base Meyer-Henderson Hall Boxing Team. The award honored Coach Pough’s transformative impact on his athletes—arming them with skills to excel in both the ring and in life.

Fort Belvoir held a patching ceremony on the steps of its headquarters building, April 3, symbolizing a new chapter in its history. As the second Installation Management Command installation to transition from the Army Material Command patch to the U.S. Army Military District of Washington patch, this change follows a recent execution order directed by the Secretary of the Army. Major General Trevor Bredenkamp, Commanding General of the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region and MDW, presided over the ceremony. In his remarks, he emphasized that while the uniform change is symbolic, it serves as a testament to the enduring and steadfast relationship between Fort Belvoir and MDW.

The Fort Belvoir command team unveiled a new standard of living for unaccompanied Service members. During the ribbon-cutting ceremony Fort Belvoir Garrison Commander, Col. David Stewart, reinforced a message shared with every Soldier upon arrival to the installation – one that now resonates even more with the new barracks design. “This is not a temporary place for you to sleep – this is your home."

The U.S. military is constantly evolving and adapting to meet new threats and challenges. Each branch is a dynamic organization which must seek continuous improvement and innovation, looking for inspiration in the most unlikely of arenas. For Fort Belvoir, innovation came straight out of left field, as its leaders toured Washington Nationals Stadium