The construction of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s New Campus East building will use more than 45,000,000 pounds of steel. That’s 22,532 tons, 331 M1A2 Abrams Tanks or three Virginia-class submarines.

As a friendly reminder, the DES-Fort Belvoir Fire & Emergency Services reminds everyone to change their smoke alarm batteries when they change the clocks forward for daylight saving time. Additionally, people should test smoke alarms monthly.

An external audit conducted by the Army Environmental Command last month found Fort Belvoir to be in compliance with its Environmental Management System.

Tornadoes, the most violent natural hazard, are rotating, funnel-shaped clouds formed from thunderstorms. They can have wind gusts up to 300 mph and can cut a swath of damage a mile wide.

The Army Emergency Relief campaign began March 1, and those involved with its coordination at Fort Belvoir are looking forward to another successful year. In 2009, the installation collected nearly $135,000 during its annual fundraising drive - an increase of more than $10,000 from the previous year.

With March being Women’s History Month across the U.S., there’s no better time than now for Barbara Wilson’s own piece of Web real estate to flourish.

Provided by Fort Belvoir Joint Personal Property Shipping Office

The Military Health System has launched a new Health.mil Web site that provides a single point of entry to military health news, information and resources.

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is constantly seeking opportunities to improve its benefit.

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s New Campus East building has many unique design features, such as the peak of the tallest atrium roof arch, which sits 167 feet above the atrium floor.
This is almost double the height of a typical Washington, D.C. office building.