Story by 1st Sgt. Carmen Fleischmann | Fort Belvoir Public Affairs | 01.29.2025
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia – U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir is home to more than 45,000 mission partners and residents. Thousands of Veterans and their families also visit on a regular basis to take advantage of the many programs and services on the more than eight-acre installation nestled along the Potomac River in southern Fairfax County, Virginia....
Story by Bradley Hicks | Arnold Engineering Development Complex | 07.23.2024
What do nearby lightning, arc heater testing and Fridays at noon have in common? Each of these occurrences triggers an announcement from the Giant Voice System at Arnold Air Force Base, headquarters of Arnold Engineering Development Complex. When lightning enters the 10-mile radius around the installation, the GVS warns base personnel of the risks of being outside. Prior to testing......
Story by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Galvan | Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton | 02.02.2018
Last year, Camp Pendleton and the surrounding communities were affected by the Lilac and Cristianitos wildfires. During this time, residents on the base were not informed immediately of the potential dangers the fires posed, which resulted in confusion and fear; however, had they been enrolled with AtHoc, a mass notification system platform, they would have received emails or texts regarding......
