Pentagram 011515

Vol. 62, No. 2 January 15, 2015

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Published For Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall

JBM-HH battles first winter storms

By Jim Dresbach Pentagram Staff Writer

Less than a month after the official beginning of winter, Joint Base MyerHenderson Hall’s Directorate of Public Works has taken on two winter weather events in less than a week.

While the District of Columbia and northern Virginia slipped and slid to work during a snowy Jan. 6 morning commute, DPW’s Operations and Maintenance division combated the surprising storm, which was originally forecasted to drop anywhere from a coating to one inch of snow. By mid-day, three to four inches of frozen precipitation had fallen on the 9.3 miles of Fort Myer, Henderson Hall and Fort McNair avenues and roads.

“We were blindsided because they [The National Weather Service] predicted one to two [inches],” JBM-HH DPW Base Operations and Maintenance Chief Denise Faldowski said. “We were taken by surprise because we didn’t anticipate [this snow].

[We thought] this was a very small event.

At one point, a trace amount [was forecasted]. But we were here, and we were moving. It hit during [morning] rush hour, which we already had our people here. We were able to react.”

DPW road crews began the day before the storm with pretreatment of joint base roads, and workers were in place at 4 a.m.

– at least an hour before the first flakes fell. According to Faldowski and Tony Taylor, DPW Operations and Maintenance branch chief, the snow and ice removal work was ongoing and lasted until Jan. 8 due to blowing snow and the refreezing of roads and sidewalks.

“On [Jan. 8], they were in early to do parking lots which weren’t cleared,” Taylor said of the ongoing snow removal.

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In all, 30 DPW workers were assigned for plowing Jan. 6, and up to 44 DPW grounds contractors removed snow and ice from joint base pedestrian thoroughfares.

“They worked 24 hours straight to

do the sidewalks,” Faldowski said of the contractors’ work.

For the anticipated Jan. 12 ice storm, DPW used a proactive approach by pretreating commissary and Cody Child

JBM-HH roundtable addresses digital stalking, ties to intimate partner violence

By Damien Salas Pentagram Staff Writer How to define and identify stalking in the digital age makes it difficult for law enforcement to prosecute when such violations occur via the Internet.

Those were some of the problems discussed by Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall victim advocates and law enforceme nt of f ic i a l s du r i n g a n A r my Community Service-organized roundtable discussion Jan. 12 in Bldg. 201 at the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH. Stalking is generally defined as a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to feel fear and is a crime in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and all U.S. territories, according to the National Center for Victims of Crime.

Attendees discussed exactly how identifying and prosecuting stalking is further complicated by the use of social media, as well as the challenges joint base law

Marine Corps details stricter tuition assistance rules

By Guv Callahan Pentagram Staff Writer The Marine Corps recently released the details of its Fiscal Year 2015 Tuition Assistance (TA) program, incorporating requirements outlined by the Department of Defense in July 2014.

Lifetime prevalence of rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner, 2010 findings Women

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enforcement and ACS Family Advocacy Program victim advocates face when seeking to protect victims and prosecute offenders.

For JBM-HH law enforcement, the challenge lies in figuring out exactly which jurisdiction a case falls to because of the uncertainty where a crime was actually committed. Capt. Chris Miller, chief of detectives at JBM-HH, says proving who is behind the keyboard complicates prosecution.

“The issue is jurisdictions and how the military controls...what they have on

a military base, and then what jurisdiction we have as MPs or agents on this base,” said Miller. “Service members in the National Capital Region are distributed around several jurisdictions, making it hard for JBM-HH law enforcement to reach an agreement on how to handle stalking because there are so many different law enforcement agencies around the area.”

For example, if a Soldier who lives with his or her spouse in Montgomery see STALKING, page 4

The tuition assistance program provides financial aid to Marines pursuing education during off-duty hours. But according to the newly-released stipulations, Marines will have to pay back the funds if they don’t perform well in class.

According to Marine Administrative Message (MARADMIN) 687/14, “A successful course completion is defined as a grade of C or higher for undergraduate courses, a B or higher for graduate courses, and a Pass for Pass/Fail grades for courses using that criteria.”

Marines who fail to make the minimum grades, as well as those who voluntarily withdraw from courses, will have to reimburse the Marine Corps for the costs of tuition, though the MARADMIN notes that some exceptions may be made

for withdrawals due to duty, medical or emergency circumstances.

Furthermore, Marines who do not meet the requirements and have to recoup the funding will be unable to take additional classes until they have paid back the full amount.

Per the DoD’s requirements, TA funding can only be used to pay for tuition and not some course-related costs, such as lab fees.

“Marines are responsible for nontuition related fees including but not limited to costs associated with room, board, distance learning, equipment, supplies, books/materials, exams, insurance, parking transportation, admissions,

Index

This week in history . . . . . . . . . . page 2 Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3 Snow prep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4 News Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4 In photos: TOG snow images . . . page 5 Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6 Holiday hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 7

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RACHEL LARUE

Bldg. 59 on the Fort Myer side of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall is blanketed in a layer of snow Jan. 6. The storm, which dropped 3 to 4 inches of snow in the Washington, D.C., metro area, was the first major winter storm of the season.

see TUITION, page 6

Development Center parking lots before vehicles entered JBM-HH. Roads were also pretreated on the Fort Myer, Henderson Hall and Fort McNair portions of the

see SNOW, page 4

News Notes JBM-HH phases in base access measures

Joint Base Myer-Henderson has begun preparing for new visitor access control measures, as directed by the Secretary of the Army. The new measures are designed to keep all visitors to all three portions of the joint base safe and secure, but will increase traffic delays at access control points – Fort Myer’s Hatfield Gate off of Washington Boulevard at South 2nd Street, in particular.

Department of Defense identification card holders will experience the fewest delays. The changes will take effect Feb. 16. Additional information on JBM-HH access changes, including steps individuals can take to minimize delays, will be published in future editions of the Pentagram.

The Directorate of Emergency Services encourages non-DoD ID card holders, visitors and contractors ineligible to obtain Common Access Cards, who frequent the joint base, to begin the pre-vetting process for issuance of a locally-produced JBM-HH access credential at Bldg.

415 (Provost Marshal’s Office) on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH. Pre-registration is open until Feb. 13.

The Visitor Control Center is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., but is closed on weekends and all federal holidays. The center may be reached at 703-696-8968 or 703-588-2803.

MDW Sgt. Audie Murphy Club scholarship available

All high school seniors who are dependents of active duty service members in the Military District of Washington may apply for the MDW Sgt. Audie Murphy Club scholarship.

A letter of acceptance from a college is also required. The award provides

see NEWS NOTES, page 4 Stay connected!

When winter weather hits, stay informed!

Visit the official JBM-HH social media websites to obtain pertinent news about local-area events, traffic closures and other relevant local news.

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No snow day dismissals for TOG

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SPC. CODY W. TORKELSON

A U.S. Soldier walks the mat at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Jan. 6, at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., during the first snow of the season. The Soldiers who stand guard at the tomb are all members of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), and stand the post despite weather conditions. For more photos of The Old Guard carrying out its duties during the season’s first snow, see page 5.

This week in military history

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Compiled by Jim Goodwin Editor, Pentagram

Jan. 15

The Pentagon was dedicated. Before the Pentagon was built, the U.S. Department of War was headquartered in the Greggory Building, a temporary structure erected during World War I along Constitution Avenue on the National Mall.

Jan. 16

Operation Desert Shield became Operation Desert Storm as the allied coalition launches an air campaign against targets in Iraq and occupied Kuwait to liberate Kuwait and enforce the resolutions of the United Nations Security Council. The operation included more than 415,000 U.S. troops.

Jan. 17

The USS Nautilus (SSN-571 pictured below), the first nuclearpowered submarine, casts off lines at 11 a.m. and sends the message, “underway on nuclear power.”

1943: 1991: 1955:

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SGT. BEN FLORES

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2003: Jan. 20

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Marines of the 1st Marine Division begin mopping-up guerrillas in the Pohang area, South Korea, following the division’s return from a battle with communist Chinese troops at the Chosin Reservoir.

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The United States offers Saddam Hussein immunity from prosecution if he leaves Iraq. Then-Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld recommends during a television interview that provisions be made to allow “senior leadership in that country [Iraq] and their families could be provided haven in some other country” in order to avoid war.

“If I say the sky is falling, the sky is falling!”

Hostilities between the United States and Great Britain cease after several years of war during the American Revolution.

- Anonymous Pentagram reader

Two Confederate ships drive away two Union ships as the rebels recapture Sabine Pass, Texas, opening a key port for the Confederacy during the American Civil War. PHOTO

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New ANC tram tours, expanded services have begun

By Jim Dresbach Pentagram Staff Writer

A new contract for interpretive bus tour service inside Arlington National Cemetery has been awarded to Arlington National Cemetery Tours, Inc., a subsidiary of Old Town Trolley Tours of Washington, Inc., and visitors can expect an enhanced experience whether visiting popular sites or a service member’s final resting place.

The new contract, which went into effect Jan. 1, will replace the services provided by the National Park Service. The new contractor will provide an expanded tour of the cemetery, discounted prices, free tram rides for the handicapped and a graveside shuttle service.

“The biggest thing [tourists] will see will be the expanded route,” said Arlington National Cemetery Director of Events and Ceremonies Dave Kammen.

“The previous route was from the Welcome Center to the JFK gravesite, up to the Tomb [of the Unknown Soldier] and over to the Arlington House. We still include those three stops; however, we’ve also added the Coast Guard Memorial [in Section 4], Gen. Pershing’s gravesite [in Section 34] and the Ord and Weitzel gate area. [This new route] really encompasses a lot more of the cemetery.”

Kammen also added that starting Feb. 1 on weekends, additional stops will include Sections 54 and 55, the

see TRAM, page 6

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RACHEL LARUE

The U.S. Coast Guard Memorial is one of the stops on the expanded route of Arlington National Cemetery’s bus tour. A new contract for the bus tour service has been awarded to Arlington National Cemetery Tours, Inc., a subsidiary of Old Town Trolley Tours of Washington, Inc.

Change of command

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Giving back to the Corps

RACHEL LARUE

From left, outgoing Headquarters Company Commander Capt. Ronald A. Carter, Headquarters Command Battalion Commander Lt. Col. Mark Biehl and incoming Company Commander Capt. Benjamin F. Murray render honors during a change of command ceremony for Headquarters Company Jan. 9, in Spates Community Club on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall.

The U.S. Army Band performance schedule Jan. 17 7 p.m.

The U.S. Army Chorus will perform with the Miami University Glee Club at the Vienna Presbyterian Church in Vienna, Va.

Jan. 17 7:30 p.m.

The U.S. Army Concert Band will perform Percy Grainger’s masterpiece, “Lincolnshire Posy” and works from Mexico, Great Britain and Germany during the Mid-Atlantic Music Invitational at Shenandoah University in Winchester, Va.

Jan. 24 7:30 p.m.

The U.S. Army Blues will perform with the Yorktown High School Jazz Ensemble as part of the Essentially Ellington Jazz Festival at Yorktown High School in Arlington, Va.

Performances are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted. All outdoor concerts are subject to cancellation or location change due to weather considerations. Please call 703-696-3399 for up-to-date information on concert cancellations or location changes. For additional details and a full calendar of performances, visit www.usarmyband.com/event-calendar.html.

For more JBM-HH photos,visit us online at:

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RACHEL LARUE

Kelly Layne, Henderson Hall Family Readiness Program trainer/volunteer opportunities program manager, poses for a photograph in her office in Bldg. 12 on the Henderson Hall portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Jan. 5. Layne started working in her new position in December 2014.

By Julia LeDoux Pentagram Staff Writer Kelly Layne has a lot to say when you ask her what her job title is.

Layne began work Dec. 3 on the Henderson Hall portion of Joint Base MyerHenderson Hall as the Family Readiness Program trainer/volunteer opportunities program manager for Marine Corps Community Service.

“I do training for Marine Corps Family Team Building on the unit and personal family readiness program that every command must implement,” she said.

Layne explained the mission of MCFTB at Henderson Hall is to provide programs and services to encourage personal growth and strengthen the family for continual readiness. The unit and personal family readiness program provides official

command information, referral resources, readiness and deployment support to Henderson Hall Marines and their families.

“I get to work with some amazing people. I get to serve the Marine Corps, which I think is amazing,” she said. “It’s a great opportunity to give back to the Marine Corps.”

Layne added that volunteer opportunities for Henderson Hall Marines are available throughout the National Capital Region.

“We do have a large reach,” she said.

“Marines are very interested in volunteering. Volunteering makes you feel good.”

The wife of a Marine who retired Dec. 31, Layne relocated to JBM-HH from Barstow, Calif.

“I have worked for MCCS for about

see VOLUNTEER, page 6

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Snow, from page 1 joint base starting Jan. 9. According to Faldowski, the OMD team and the contractors arrived at 2 a.m. Jan. 12 and applied minimal salt to sidewalks and icy areas before 6:00 a.m.

During a Jan. 8 interview with the Pentagram, Faldowski and Taylor emphasized that JBM-HH residents and workers are encouraged to bring empty ice melt buckets to Bldg. 325 on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall or to the P Street lot on the Fort McNair portion of the joint base between the hours of 1 and 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. They also asked that residential roads like Lee Avenue and Sheridan Road and Fort McNair’s 2nd and 4th Avenues be clear of vehicles prior to any approaching winter storm.

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RACHEL LARUE

Grave stones with wreaths, laid by Wreaths Across America volunteers, sit under a fresh blanket of snow in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va. Jan 6. The storm, which dropped 3 to 4 inches of snow in the Washington, D.C., metro area, was the first major winter storm of the season.

DPW-recommended do’s, don’ts for winter weather safety, prevention Courtesy of JBM-HH Directorate of Public Works Editor’s note: The following list was provided by DPW’s Operations and Maintenance Division as a courtesy to base residents, workers and patrons. The Pentagram will continue to publish additional safety tips throughout the winter.

• Ensure windows and doors are closed during extreme temperatures to eliminate freezing and rupture of water lines and exposed piping.

• Report any fallen tree branches to DPW and dead branches to DPW to eliminate safety hazards.

• Clean debris from outside drains to eliminate flooding when the snow melts.

• Upon arrival during icy conditions place ice melt on the walkways to prevent slips and falls.

• Parked vehicles are one of the biggest obstacles to effective snow removal. Please support removal efforts by parking vehicles outside established snow emergency routes.

• Report ice and snow buildup on rooftops and gutters to prevent structural damage and safety hazards.

• Emergency vehicles need a larger turning radius so respect their size and leave adequate room to maneuver.

• Report all nonfunctional heating units immediately, prior to extreme cold weather.

• Never leave your vehicle parked for any extended time without a point of contact to move it. This is especially important ahead of winter weather.

Parking lots need to be cleared during heavy snow fall so leave keys with a friend or co-worker.

• Anti-icing products will be used to treat roads in advance of winter storms. DPW would like to remind everyone that these products will not damage vehicles.

• Safety: Never approach any DPW snow equipment or vehicle, in operation or not; instead, report and request support through DPW by calling 703-696-3263.

$500 for use during the freshman year.

To apply, write an 800-to 1,000-word essay using a Word document, double spaced and arial 12 font.

Submit essays via email to: mdwsamc@gmail.com.

Choose one of the following topics: Why do you believe being a military dependent has prepared you for adulthood and how has your military sponsor influenced your life?

What is the importance of volunteering and how do you believe your military sponsor has displayed to you the importance of selfless service to your country, community and family?

Through the hardships of 13 years of war, military members have benefited from strong family support and dependents have endured uncertainty and change.

How has your military sponsor and/or mother/father taught you the importance of resiliency, patriotism and family? How will you apply this in adulthood?

Eligible candidates must currently reside within a 25-mile radius of the following areas: Fort Meade, Md.; Fort Hamilton, N.Y.; Walter Reed National Medical Center, Md.; all three portions of JBM-HH.; The Pentagon; Fort Belvoir, Va.; Fort A.P. Hill, Va.; and Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. Essays will be accepted from Feb. 1 through March 31.

Physical fitness tests offered at Henderson Hall

Henderson Hall’s Headquarters and Service Battalion holds regular physical fitness tests (PFT) for Marines to meet semi-annual training requirements. The next PFTs will be held Jan. 16 and 23, 7 a.m. at the pull-up bars located just outside the Cpl. Terry L. Smith Gymnasium on the Henderson Hall portion of JBM-HH. Marines who desire to participate in these two events should be in appropriate clothing, which includes “green on green” fitness attire, running shoes and white socks. For more information, contact the battalion’s training section at 703-693-8343.

Dining Facility to undergo renovation

The Dining Facility on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall will undergo renovation beginning Jan. 16. Meals for military personnel will be sack meals available in the Dining Facility, Fort Myer’s Bldg. 404, Jan. 16-19 and Feb. 1. During the last half of January, meals will be served at the DFAC as usual. All meals will be served at the Community Activities Center, Bldg.

405, from Feb. 2 through March 15, with regular meal times and prices applying. For more information, call 703-696-2087.

Filing on-the-job injury claims

When an employee is injured on the job, medical help should be sought first, if necessary, and make sure the supervisor is informed. The employee and supervisor are responsible for completing CA-1 (traumatic injury) or CA-2 (occupational disease) forms. The CA-1 and CA-2 must be filed within 10 days of the injury or disease onset. Once the form has been completed, supervisors are responsible for submitting it through the electronic data interchange web page at www.cpms.osd.mil/ICUC/ ICUC.index.aspx. The form can also be sent to the injury compensation program administrators at the Fort Belvoir Civilian Advisory Center.

If your organization is serviced by the Fort Belvoir CPAC, call injury compensation program administrators Michelle McKenzie at 703-704-3028; or Aminah James at 703-704-3023 for more information.

Submit questions, forms or schedule training for both supervisors and employees on the workers compensation program at usarmy.belvoir.chra-nc. mbx.lmer@mail.mil.

Stalking, from page 1 County, Md., sends threatening messages from a phone or computer while on JBM-HH, law enforcement on base may not be in charge of the case because the message was opened in another jurisdiction, according to Miller.

The most challenging cases arise when cyber-stalking is involved because most victims associate it with a form of emotional abuse and often don’t recognize that they are being stalked, according to Lindsay Seals, domestic violence victim advocate.

“A lot of times, especially with women, they are more likely to be afraid of reporting the stalking charge,” said Miller. “They’ll report an assault, but it usually isn’t after the first time.”

The Uniform Code of Military Justice allows military police to find and arrest service members away from the installation, but it is often only after a physical altercation happens that stalking charges are brought up, and even then they are only as additions to assault charges, said Miller.

Cu r r e nt l y, M a r y l a nd a nd Washington, D.C. support military protective orders issued to keep victims safe by providing their law enforcement agencies with the necessary technology to cross-reference available data. Virginia, however, lacks the capabilities and procedures to access and monitor military protection orders off base, said Miller.

Though cyber-stalking is defined in legal terms all across the U.S., older generations of law enforcement managers will not incorporate social media into stalking cases the way younger generations in the future will, said Miller.

“The majority of police management – the 45 and above crowd – we get social media; we probably even use it to a degree, but we won’t understand it like the 25 and under crowd does,” said Miller. “It isn’t an everyday facet in our lives. The generation that will be managers in 15 to 20 years, that’s where we will see a growth in social media in law enforcement.

Young people associate their lives with social media.”

Miller also predicted that other social trends in domestic violence will also see growth in the future from the next generation, specifically within the military and including cases involving lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) service members. He said there is a lack of data collection within the Department of Defense regarding domestic violence trends in the LGBT military community.

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RACHEL LARUE

Sara McCauley, far right, victim advocate coordinator, talks during a roundtable discussion, in Bldg. 201 on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, about the correlation between stalking and domestic violence. A roundtable is held every other month about a variety of family advocacy topics.

Soil removal project to deter parking

Part of the project for the new Network Enterprise Center facility on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base will be the removal of soil at the construction site for the future Bldg. 235. From now until the end of January, a crew will remove soil at the site behind Bldg. 28 (veterinary services) and The Old Guard Caisson. During this time, the area will be closed and no vehicles will be allowed to park behind the caisson and paddock area. There will be large dump trucks transiting the area and along Sheridan Avenue. Use care while driving, walking and running in this area. For more information, call 703-696-5680.

Love tank talk

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After the first or second year of marriage, when the initial tingle starts to fade, many couples find that their love tanks are empty. They may have been expressing love for their spouse, but in reality they may have been speaking a different love language.

The best way to fill your spouse’s love tank is to express love in their love language. In a class to be held Jan. 21 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in Bldg. 201 on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base, the love tank concept and how couples can apply it to their relationships confidently and without judgment will be discussed. For more information and to register, call 703-696-3512.

Human trafficking

“We need to look at same-gender relationships, stalking and assaults for the future,” he said. “If suddenly there is a rise in same-gender victims down the road, but no data to consider it an ‘at-risk’ group, then the resources may not be there for when the service member seeks help.”

Roundtable participants agreed that although there is training available on recognizing LGBT-specific stalking and domestic violence, more work could be done to study patterns in domestic violence within the DoD. “Documenting these incidences would help us organize more resources,” said Sara McCauley, victim advocate coordinator. “And

being able to tailor those resources to [the LGBT] population if they are higher risk, could help with prevention.”

The roundtable was part of an on-going series of ACS-facilitated discussions among JBM-HH leaders, counselors, advocates and others to help better identify challenges and individual roles in family advocacy issues, such as domestic violence.

The next roundtable discussion will take place March 20 at the Andrew Rader U.S. Army Health Clinic. The topic of discussions will be the role of healthcare providers in identifying and assisting victims of domestic violence.

A two-part series on human trafficking will be held at Memorial Chapel on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. The first session will be held Jan. 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jeanne Allert from The Samaritan Women will address the issue of domestic human trafficking and will provide community action toolkits to facilitate a coordinated approach to social change. Social work continuing education units will be offered pending approval from the National Association of Social Workers. For more information or to register, call 703-696-3512.

Baby bundles

Learn how to prepare your home and relationship for the changes that are needed when your baby arrives during this class set for Jan. 23 from noon to 2 p.m. in Bldg. 201 on the Fort Myer portion

see NEWS NOTES, page 5

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The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) provides ceremonial support for an Armed Forces Full Honor Wreath-laying Ceremony in honor of the Unknowns by His Excellency, Enrique Peña Nieto, President of the United Mexican States, at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery, Va., Jan. 6.

Old Guard honors fallen

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Two days after the first snowfall of the winter in the National Capital Region, Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) fold a flag during a grave-side service at Arlington National Cemetery Jan. 8. Despite the weather, Soldiers from The Old Guard continued to perform their duties in the harsh winter conditions, including conducting final honors to those buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

As temperatures plunge into the teens throughout the National Capital Region, Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) perform their duties despite the harsh winter weather Jan. 6, including conducting final honors to our nation’s fallen.

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Grave stones with wreaths, laid by Wreaths Across America volunteers, sit under a fresh blanket of snow in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va. Jan. 6. The storm, which dropped 3 to 4 inches of snow in the Washington, D.C., metro area, was the first major winter storm of the season.

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News Notes, from page 4 of the joint base. A brief overview of the labor and delivery process, newborn care and baby-proofing your home will be discussed. Individuals will receive a bag of free baby care and safety items. For more information and to register, call 703-696-3512.

EFMP informational workshop

The JBM-HH Exceptional Family Member program will hold an informational workshop on the Tricare extended health care option Jan. 28 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in classroom 105 of Bldg.

417 (the Education Center) on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base.

The extended health care option provides supplemental services to active duty family members with qualifying mental or physical disabilities. That option offers integrated services and supplies beyond those offered by the basic Tricare benefits program. The workshop will provide information on enrollment, services, respite care and applied behavioral analysis.

To register for the workshop, call 703-696-8467/0783. Space is limited.

Registration deadline is Jan. 19.

Ready for some football?

Family, Morale Welfare and Recreation and the USO will host JBM-HH’s annual Super Bowl party Feb. 1 at Spates Community Club on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. Doors will open at 5 p.m. Kick-off for Super Bowl XLIX is 6:25 p.m. For further information, call 703-527-1300.

It’s not too late to get a flu vaccine

Flu vaccinations are available at the Andrew Rader U.S. Army Health Clinic on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base on a walk-in basis. Immunization clinic hours are 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. On Thursday, the clinic is open

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from 7:30 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 to 2:30 p.m. You may also request a flu vaccination in the primary care and pediatrics clinics as part of your scheduled appointments.

Job fairs slated for January

Take a look at the local job fairs for January and mark your calendars. The listing of job fairs can be found at www. slideshare.net/JBMHH/job-fairs/jan15.

2015 guidebooks, maps have arrived

The 2015 guidebooks and maps have arrived. In some cases, bulk deliveries were made to activities at JBM-HH, but if you find you don’t have what you need stop

by Bldg. 59, room 116 on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base and pick up some from the front room or go further back to 116A and get a box (or fewer) of guides.

For more information, call 703-696-0584.

Veterinary clinic takes care of pets

The veterinary clinic in Bldg. 239 on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Appointments can be scheduled with the veterinarian Monday, Tuesday and Friday for vaccinations, micro-chipping, well-pet exams, sick call, health certificates and heart worm tests. In addition, fecal exams, toe nail trims and assistance with preparing pets for moves across country and overseas and dispensing medications are included. Heartworm, flea and tick preventatives and prescription diets are among the medications dispensed.

Wednesday and Thursday are reserved for over-the-counter sales and prescription pick-up. For more information, call 703-696-3604.

Marine Corps taking applications for Army War College

Applications from Marine Corps officers (O5-O6) for consideration for enrollment in the U.S. Army’s War College two-year,

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Army Maj. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan, commander, Joint Force Headquarters-National Capital Region and the U.S. Army Military District of Washington, right, salutes during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington, Va., Jan. 6. The ceremony was part of an Armed Forces Full Honor Wreath-laying Ceremony in honor of the Unknowns by His Excellency, Enrique Peña Nieto, president of the United Mexican States, left. The event took place during the first snowfall in the National Capital Region in 2015.

Distance Education Program are being accepted now. Deadline for application is Monday, March 9. Check out the application prerequisites and deadline, as well as the program’s academic requirements, via MARADMIN 680/14 at www.marines. mil/News/Messages/MessagesDisplay/ tabid/13286/Article/172676/us-army-warcollege-distance-education-program.aspx.

Website offers TSP-related news

Attention active duty military – did you know that as of the first of the year a change in myPay will require you to designate your Roth contributions as a percentage of your pay, not a dollar amount?

Learn more about that and other Thrift Savings Plan-related news at www.tsp. gov/whatsnew/plan/planNews.shtml#dfas.

Some feds eligible to make TSP catch-up contributions

Federal employees who participate in the Thrift Savings Plan and who will turn age 50 during the year are eligible to make TSP catch-up contributions.

Catch-up contributions are supplemental tax-deferred contributions that employees age 50 or older (or turning age 50 during the calendar year) can make to the TSP beyond the maximum amount they can contribute through regular contributions. To be eligible to make catch-up contributions, you must be age 50 or older anytime during the calendar year in which the catch-up contributions are being made, even if you become age 50

by Dec. 31, 2015.

Contributors must be currently employed and in pay status, be making regular contributions to a civilian or uniformed services TSP account (or both), and/or an equivalent employer plan (such as 401k, 403b or 408 plan) that will equal the maximum allowed by the Internal Revenue Service. See www.tsp.gov for the current year’s limit.

You are not eligible to make catch-up contributions (or regular contributions)

within six months of making a financial hardship withdrawal from the TSP, nor while in a non-pay status.

Visit www.tsp.gov for more information on catch-up contributions.

Family member employment assistance

Marine Corps Community Service Henderson Hall’s Family Member Employment Assistance Program offers employment assistance to spouses and other family members of active duty service members. Among the offerings in January are federal hiring Jan. 22 and marketing volunteer experience Jan. 28. For details, visit www.mccsHH.com/CRMC.html and look for upcoming FMEAP upcoming events or call 703-614-6828.

Winter weather is here – be prepared!

In the event of weather-related closures, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall personnel follow the guidance of the Office of Personnel Management. OPM determines the open or closed status for all government agencies and installations located inside the Washington, D.C., beltway.

If you have any questions about your duty status, contact your supervisor.

Partner organization personnel should inquire within their chain of command.

For OPM guidance, see www.opm.gov/ status. You can also call 202-606-1900 around the clock for status.

For immediate updates from JBM-HH, visit us online at www.facebook.com/ jbmhh and www.twitter.com/jbmhh. Also, the JBM-HH website (www.army.mil/ jbmhh) contains a winter weather link – activated when necessary – with up-todate weather information. You can also call the commander’s information hotline at 703-696-6906, which is updated in emergencies or inclement weather situations. See www.weather.gov for a forecast.

Finally, for a full checklist of winter

see NEWS NOTES, page 6

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Tuition, from page 1

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From the left, Lance Cpl. Toni Williams, Master Sgt. Min Ellis and Sgt. Meagan Barragan serve food to people in Washington, D.C., while volunteering with The Salvation Army. Volunteers are also needed for upcoming events, according to Kelly Layne, Family Readiness Program trainer/volunteer opportunities program manager at Henderson Hall.

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Volunteer, from page 3 five years now in three different locations,” she said.

Layne began working for MCCS while her husband was stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point in North Carolina, where she was hired as a family readiness program trainer. She then accepted a position at Cherry Point as a family care behavioral specialist. She continued her career as an Exceptional Family Member Program case worker when she relocated to Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow.

“I just like to bounce around MCCS a little bit,” she said with a laugh.

Layne is looking for volunteers to help out with two events, both on Jan. 24. Wreaths Across America is looking for volunteers to remove wreaths from grave markers at Arlington National Cemetery. Volunteers are also needed to assist with the Winterhaven homeless veterans stand down. If you would like to volunteer for either event, contact her at 703-693-1253 or via email at laynekd@usmc-mccs.org.

registration or fines,” reads the MARADMIN. First-time applicants must have completed at least two years of active duty service, according to the MARADMIN. Additionally, TA will be authorized for first-time applicants for only one course, unless the Marine can provide documentation proving that he or she has at least an associate’s degree or at least 60 academic credits and a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5.

Marines cannot take more than two TA-funded classes simultaneously.

TA is also not authorized for graduate studies b e yo nd t he m a s te r ’s degree level, according to the MARADMIN. For more information about tuition assistance, contact Henderson Hall’s Lifelong Learning Center at 703-614-9104.

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Tram, from page 3 Columbarium and Niche Wall, Section 60 and the 9/11 Memorial. Tour lengths will range from 45 to 60 minutes and will depart from the Visitors Center every 20 minutes.

On the second day of the new contract, Jan. 2, 1,200 riders took advantage of the new tour excursions compared to only 350 on the same date in 2014.

Those riders viewed the cemetery from trolley-type buses which will eventually be replaced by the traditional trams.

“There are brand-new trams on order; however, in the interim until they are manufactured, the trollies will be used in the winter months and some of the old trams have been purchased that the [National] Park Service actually owned, and they are being refurbished and those will be used in the higher-volume months,” Kammen said.

K a m me n s a id t he cemetery intends to have the trams operational by spring, but the trollies will be used during cold weather months.

Complementary tour rides for the handicapped and a free graveside shuttle ser v ice is now being provided to visitors who wish to visit individual gravesites. Those wishing to use the gravesite shuttle should visit the Visitor Center tram ticket window to request the service.

“These are two new services that come with the contract,” Kammen said.

Kammen added those with handicapped placards plus one assistant can ride for free on the tour, and also a graveside shuttle service will be provided to people who request to visit gravesites.

Shuttles leave every half hour and pick-up is on demand by calling for a ride.

Tour discounts are now available for service members and veterans.

Those in military uniform ride the tram tour buses for free. For trolley tour pricing and more information, go to http://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/Plan-Your-Visit/ Tours-and-Groups.

News Notes, from page 5 safety reporting procedures and conditions, see page 4.

Ice melt refills

At JBM-HH, filled ice melt buckets have already been placed outside facilities by public works personnel.

Refill ice melt buckets by bringing empty buckets to Bldg. 325 on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base and the P Street Lot on the Fort McNair portion of the joint base between the hours of 1 and 2 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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Opinion: Civilian Expeditionary Workforce offers career progression, overseas service

By Rebecca Silvas IMCOM Human Resources

With critical installation management vacancies in deployed locations open now, U.S. Army Installation Management Command employees have additional career development opportunities at their fingertips.

“No one knows installation management better than IMCOM,” said Maj. Gen. LaWarren Patterson, IMCOM deputy commanding general for Operations and chief of staff. “It’s the willingness of our employees to provide and manage support to Soldiers in deployed locations that sets this command apart as an enabler of readiness and premier support organization.”

According to IMCOM leaders, there’s an immediate need to fill more than 20 vacancies that include positions in public works, administration, housing, construction, plumbing and operating forklifts.

In the long term, the command hopes to develop a pool of applicants ready to serve at any location throughout IMCOM. The deployment experience allows civilians to use their capabilities, experi-

ence and knowledge to support crucial Department of Defense missions abroad.

Deployable civilians are needed to serve as qualified volunteers to fill critical functions in Afghanistan and other locations across the globe – everything from humanitarian aid and disaster relief to support infrastructure and contract management.

Volunteering to deploy gives civilian employees an extraordinary opportunity to broaden skills and expertise while directly supporting operations of national interest.

As a deployee, you will live and serve on a variety of American bases and compounds with your military and government colleagues. Some of the locations will be quite austere and remote, and unlike any community back in the United States, contributing to the overall experience. You will receive training to help you prepare for living in-theater.

In addition to the experience you will gain from your deployment, you may be also eligible for a 35 percent post differential pay, 35 percent hazardous duty differential pay and significant overtime compensation in addition to base salary.

Supporting Soldiers, communities and

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., birthday JBM-HH holiday hours Almost all activities on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall will be closed Monday, Jan. 19, the federal holiday commemorating the birth of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Most military personnel will have a training holiday Friday, Jan. 16. The following facilities and places of business have reported open or closed hours for Jan. 19. Unless otherwise noted, this list applies to Jan. 19. This list is not all encompassing; please check with the facility you wish to visit for more details.

Army Community Service

Closed. For more information, call 703-696-3510.

Auto Shop

Closed. For more information, call 703-696-3387.

American Clipper Barber Shop

Open 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. For more information, call 703-271-8177.

Bowling Center

Open noon to 6 p.m. For more information, call 703-528-4766.

MCCS Car Wash

Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Cody CDC

Closed. For more information, call 703-696-3095.

CYSS

Closed. For more information, call 703-696-3057.

Fort Myer Officers Club

Closed. For more information, call 703-696-5147, 703-524-3037.

Fort McNair Officers Club

Closed. For more information, call 202-484-5800.

Spates Community Club

Closed. For more information, call 703-527-1302.

Dining Facility

Jan. 16, 17, 18 and 19 sack meals only. For more information, call 703-696-2087/1068.

Military Police Station

Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For more information, call 703-696-3525.

Marine Corps Exchange and Vineyard Wine & Spirits

Open 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. For more information, call 703-979-8420.

Fort Myer Fitness Center

Open 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, call 703-696-7867.

Fort McNair Fitness Center

Closed. For more information, call 202-685-3117.

Cpl. Terry L. Smith Gymnasium

Open 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. For more information, call 703-614-7214.

Headquarters Command Battalion, Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH

Closed. For more information, call 703-696-8163.

Rader Health Clinic

Closed. For more information, call 703-696-2977.

Java Café

Open 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. For more information, call 571-483-1962.

Library

Closed. For more information, call 703-696-3555.

Retention

Closed. For more information, call 703-696-1321.

Recreation Center

Closed. For more information, call 703-696-3470.

Veterinary Clinic

Closed. For more information, call 703-696-3604.

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national interests is what IMCOM is all about. Imagine being able to help the local community build hospitals and schools, bring electricity to a village and disperse disaster relief. Consider taking the next step in career development, and apply today.

The application process begins with filling out an Army civilian volunteer request for deployment form, found at http://cpol.army.mil/library/mobil/ webforms/index-Army.html. Submit your completed form and resume to the Headquarters, IMCOM deployment coordinator email address: usarmy.jbsa.

ELAINE WILSON

imcom-hq.mbx.g1-civ-per@mail.mil.

Please note that incomplete forms will not be considered.

Application Instructions: • Section 1: Completed by the employee • Section 2: Supervisor signature • Section 3: Garrison Commander, Region Director (region employees), Director (HQ Employees) For additional information, please email usarmy.jbsa.imcom-hq.mbx.g1-civper@mail.mil or visit www.cpms.osd.mil/ expeditionary/.

News Notes, from page 6 Call Denise Faldowski at 703-696-1254 for more information.

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Several challenging leadership development opportunities now open to Army civilians Department of the Army Defense civilians inspect a base expeditionary targeting surveillance systemscombined (BETSS-C) tower near Kabul, Afghanistan, April 12, 2014. With critical installation management vacancies in deployed locations open now, U.S. Army employees have additional career development opportunities at their fingertips.

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By Audra Calloway Civilian Workforce Transformation The application window for GS-12 and GS-13 Army civilians to attend Command and General Staff Officer Course, and participate in additional new professional development opportunities, begins in March.

The Army has developed the enterprise talent management program, or ETM, to better develop the civilian corps. ETM consists of four potential tracks for professional development -- attendance at Command and General Staff Officer Course; participation in the Department of Defense’s executive leader development program; leadership shadowing opportunities; and temporary duty for special assignments.

“The main objective of the program is to get Army civilians out of the tactical area and start developing them as strategic leaders so they’ll be able to function across the enterprise,” said Angel Maldonado, ETM program lead.

For years, the Army has had development programs for interns and GS-15s. However, there have been professional development gaps for civilians in the GS-11 through GS-14 grades, explained Edmund Shaw, chief of the civilian senior leader development division.

To address these gaps, the Army implemented the senior enterprise talent management (SETM) program in 2012 to develop and maintain enterprise-focused GS-14 and GS-15 senior civilian leaders. In addition to SETM and ETM, the Army is also developing the enterprise emerging leaders program aimed at civilians at the GS-11 and GS-12 levels.

The four ETM modules were developed to create civilian talent management opportunities comparable to what is offered to Soldiers at equivalent levels.

Applicants can self-nominate themselves for all four modules by applying through the SETM website, www. csldo.army.mil//Index.aspx, March 2015 through May 2015. Boards will vet prospective candidates in October and November and the results will be announced in December. The program will begin execution in 2016.

Even though employees self-nominate, Shaw said that, “Leaders have a responsibility for talking to their employees about development opportunities. SETM and ETM should be part of that discussion to identify those folks who need to be on the enterprise leader track.”

The four ETM modules are below: Com m a nd a nd G enera l St a f f Of f icer Course (CGSOC) Twenty permanent GS-13 and equivalent civilians, and by exception, Army civilians in grade GS-12 and equivalent who meet the prerequisites, will be selected to attend Command and General Staff Officer Course at the Combined Arms Center at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., in 2016. The course will expand participants’ knowledge of the operational and tactical Army and prepare the generating force for the challenges of working in a complex environment.

To be eligible for selection an Army civilian must possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; have served three years in a permanent Army civilian position before the reporting date to CGSOC; have completed the civilian education system (CES) advanced course or have been granted equivalency/constructive credit by the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-3/5/7; and have, at a minimum, an interim secret security clearance at the time of nomination.

Executive Leader Development Program (ELDP) DoD Level Program ELDP is a 10 month program of training experiences requiring both mental and physical agility. Applicants are required to sign a continuity of service agreement and receive medical authorization. Civilians serving in permanent GS-12 or GS-13 positions compete for allocated seats in the DoD-wide program. ELDP is intended to stretch participants’ experiences and comfort zones and help them develop the knowledge, skills and behaviors expected of future enterprise leaders. During the course, participants can expect to travel and participate in training deployments for at least a week to 12 days out of each month.

Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; have served three years in a civilian permanent appointment by the date the application for Department of Army nominations for ELDP are due to DoD; have completed the CES intermediate course or been granted equivalency/constructive credit by the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS), G-3/5/7; have a secret security clearance at the time of nomination; possess a valid passport at the time of application which will not expire prior to graduation from the program; possess a valid government travel card at the time of application; and be able to participate in rigorous physical activity as evidenced by a medical release form/letter from a licensed physician.

ELDP participants must be able to run/walk one mile in 12 minutes or less; perform pull-ups, push-ups, and sit-ups; and climb and descend three flights of stairs, three times consecutively, nonstop.

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