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Vol. 62, No. 16 April 23, 2015

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Forging footwear Caisson Platoon farriers provide unique service to TOG

By Guv Callahan Pentagram Staff Writer The horses in the Caisson Platoon of the Army’s 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) participate in thousands of ceremonies annually and are a popular attraction on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base MyerHenderson Hall. But with such a workload, the animals frequently need fresh footwear.

That’s where the stables’ two farriers, Spc. Tyler Salas and Spc. Todd Kline, come in, making shoes from scratch for the platoon’s elite equines.

The barn is home to 48 Caisson horses whose shoes are typically changed every six weeks or as needed, Salas said during an interview with the Pentagram.

Special cases can arise when a horse breaks or loses a shoe through routine wear and tear, he said.

The farriers also inspect and tighten the shoes on horses before their ceremonial duties.

Salas, 24, and Kline, 19, both volunteered for the job, which they agree is taxing, but rewarding in equal measure.

“I love it,” said Salas. “It’s the

most physically demanding thing I’ve probably ever done in my life, but I just love it. It’s like art. Every horse you shoe, you try and do better, and you just try to make it look as good as possible. There’s a lot more that goes into it than just putting the shoe on the horse.”

Making shoes takes between two and four hours, according to the farriers, a process that requires them to forge pieces of metal in 3,000-degree heat and shape them to fit the specific hooves of different horses.

And getting the shoes on the horses’ hooves is a challenge in its own right. The farriers must precisely line up the nails when fastening the shoes, or they risk injuring one of the platoon’s elite animals.

Kline said correctly aligning the nails can be a daunting task, especially if a Soldier is new at the job, but he and Salas have come to know the horses, so the task is easier. Some animals are calm when it comes time for a shoe change, while others can be more fidgety, Salas said.

“These aren’t just average horses

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Corporate America, a comedy trendsetter and a former commissioner of the national pastime were presented w it h O ut st a nd i n g Civ ilian Ser v ice Awards the evening of April 14 at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Conmy Hall.

On the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH, the 38th United States Army Chief of Staff, Gen. R ay mond T. Odierno joked, complimented and most importantly thanked Stephen Colbert, Bud Selig, D. Scott Davis, Morrill Worcester and Matthew Zames for their selfless contribu-

tions to the Army family and all service members. “…We have honored five incredible men who exemplif y the phrase selfless service,” Odierno said during his address. “Their steadfast commitment to all service members has been unwavering. They reach out for the simple, yet profound reason that they love their country.

And they want to make a true difference for not only the nation, but they want to make a true difference for our Soldiers and families.”

The Outstanding Civilian Service Award is the third-highest honor the Department of the Army can give to a private citizen.

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You see them in offices and facilities all around Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall and may not even realize that it was a volunteer who was helping you make a purchase at the Thrift Shop, handing you your prescription at Andrew Rader U.S. Army Health Clinic or offering a smile and warm welcome at the USO lounge.

Volunteers and the organizations they represent were honored during a ceremony April 15 at Spates Community Club on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base in conjunction

News Notes Conversion from heat to AC has begun

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Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, third from left, poses for a photo with recipients of the Outstanding Civilian Service Award during the Salute from the Chief Twilight Tattoo on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall April 14.

Volunteers are the heart of the joint base

By Julia LeDoux Pentagram Staff Writer

with National Volunteer Week and Army Volunteer Week.

Headquarters and Service Battalion, Headquar ters Marine Corps Henderson Hall recognized its volunteers during a ceremony April 16 in Bldg. 21 on the Henderson Hall portion of the joint base.

Fort Myer recognizes volunteers J BM-HH Commander Col. Mike Henderson said this year’s recognition theme, Army Volunteers: Hands that Serve, Hearts that Care, captures what it means to be an Army volunteer.

“I realize that many of our

joint base organizations could not function without all the hours of volunteer work from our dedicated military spouses, service members, civilians, retirees and military kids,” he said. “You all do so much.”

Henderson said the recognition ceremony provided the joint base with an opportunity to pay tribute to a special group of individuals who over the past year donated more than 93,000 hours of service to the community.

“I challenge those of you who are volunteers to continue your service, and I call on all of you who are considering volunteering in your community to take action,” he said.

Henderson was presented a check for $2,990,44.20, which represented the amount of money the volunteers saved the joint base.

James Goodwin, the event’s master of ceremonies, said that volunteers accomplish work which would have not been done otherwise due to time and financial constraints.

“Without their work, our mission would not be fulfilled,” he said.

Among the organizations recognized at the ceremony were: The American Red Cross, Arlington County Chapter at the Andrew Rader U.S. Army

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The Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Directorate of Public Works began the annual change-over process from heating to air-conditioning throughout JBM-HH in preparation for the upcoming warm weather. All barracks buildings will have air conditioning no later than April 27.

All other facilities should have air conditioning running properly by May 4.

During the conversion period, please refrain from calling in service orders for “no heat” or “no air conditioning,” unless it is an emergency or in a facility that has been designated as a key mission critical facility. DPW crews will be diverted from priority work only for emergency repair.

In general, heat and air conditioning emergencies are defined as instances in which indoor temperatures are below 55 degrees or above 90 degrees. If you have such an emergency, please call 703-6963263/64/65. For additional information, call 703-696-3820.

Ceremony to reroute traffic at Fort McNair

A special ceremony April 24 from 9 to 11 a.m. will result in some traffic reroutes at Fort McNair. The ceremony will be held on the field in front of InterAmerican Defense College, Bldg. 52 on the Fort McNair portion of the joint base. Traffic will be rerouted from 3rd Avenue to B Street, then to 5th Avenue.

Use caution driving and walking in this area during this time. For more information, call 703-696-3291.

JROTC to celebrate 99 years with 5K run

World Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps participants will work to break a record on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base April 25.

It is JROTC’s 99th anniversary, and JROTC units worldwide will run April 25 to try and break the Guinness World Record for having the most

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Military history. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 2 Throwback Thursday. . . . . . . . . . . page 2 Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3 In photos: Forging footwear . . . . . . . page 5 Bioretention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6 SFL-TAP events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 8

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LEFT - Spc. Todd D. Kline of the Caisson Platoon, 1st Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), forges a horseshoe at the Caisson Stables on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall April 9.

Odierno honors five at Salute from the Chief event

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Spc. Todd D. Kline of the Caisson Platoon, 1st Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), displays a horseshoe he forged at the Caisson Stables on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base MyerHenderson Hall April 9. Part of the care of the Caisson Platoon’s steeds is the repairing and forging of new shoes. The horses require routine care, including new shoes every six weeks or as needed.

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A precision performance

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Soldiers from The U.S. Army Drill Team, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), perform during the Joint Service Drill Exhibition at the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C., April 11. The event was part of the 2015 National Cherry Blossom Festival and featured performances by the drill teams across the armed services.

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This week in military history Compiled by Jim Goodwin, Editor, Pentagram

April 23

Legislation is passed by the U.S. Congress creating the Medical Reserve Corps, the U.S. Army’s first federal reserve force, according to an entry on the This Day in U.S. Military History website.

April 24

Eight U.S. service members are killed when a U.S. military operation to rescue 52 American hostages held in Tehran, Iran, fails nearly six months into the hostage crisis, according to an entry on the This Day in U.S. Military History website.

April 25

Four suspects in President Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, who were arrested on the 17th, are imprisoned on the vessels USS Montauk and Saugus. Both ships were prepared for holding the prisoners and anchored in the Anacostia River, off the Washington Navy Yard, according to an entry on the This Day in U.S. Military History website.

April 26

In Iraq, an explosion leveled a building, which left two U.S. Soldiers dead and five wounded as they searched for suspected chemical munitions in the building. Meanwhile, one U.S. Marine and eight enemy combatants were killed in action during Operation Vigilant Resolve, also known as the First Battle of Fallujah, according to an entry on the website Today in History.

April 27

Department of Defense officials determine that the remains of the veteran of the Vietnam War, buried at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery, should be exhumed to determine if they are those of Air Force 1st Lt. Michael J. Blassie, an American pilot whose plane went down 1972, according to an entry on Rebuilding Freedom. org. The remains are later positively identified as Blassie’s.

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An image taken by an unknown photographer of the bridge across the eastern branch of the Potomac River—now the Anacostia River—in Washington, D.C., in April 1865. After assassinating President Abraham Lincoln on the evening of April 14, 1865, at Ford’s Theatre in downtown Washington, John Wilkes Booth escaped on horseback, crossing the Navy Yard Bridge, now in the location of the 11th Street Bridge, where he came to Harrison Street, which is now named Good Hope Road.

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April 28

Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, one of America’s most highlyregarded generals during World War II, is relieved as the supreme commander of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s land and air forces, according to an entry on the This Day in U.S. Military History website. Eisenhower relinquished his command so he could campaign for the Republican nomination to become the president of the United States.

April 29

A Japanese kamikaze hits the USS Comfort near Okinawa, killing 28 persons, wounding 48 and causing extensive damage to the ship, according to an entry on the This Day in U.S. Military History website.

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A photo taken of the 11th Street Bridge April 20. Good Hope Road’s role in the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln is a historical footnote that connects today’s everyday life of walking the main streets of Anacostia with a past that pre-dates the Civil War.

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Then Defense Secretary William S. Cohen and Army Maj. Gen. Robert F. Foley, then Military District of Washington commander, render honors during the National Anthem at the Vietnam Unknown Disinterment Ceremony May 14, 1998.

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Blue Tie Affair to honor ‘children’s heroes’

By Guv Callahan Pentagram Staff Writer

The Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Family Advocacy Program will host the Blue Tie Affair May 7 to recognize and honor people who work with and enhance the lives of children on base, and the program’s staff are seeking nominations through April 27.

The Blue Tie Affair is an event unique to JBM-HH, founded in 2014 as a way to recognize Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month, but with a positive twist, according to Kelly Smith, the joint base’s Family

Advocacy Program manager.

Prevention and awareness are certainly important, Smith said, but the goal of the Blue Tie Affair is to recognize those who are helping children.

“The mission is to enhance the wellbeing of children,” she said.

Five people will be recognized during this year’s event, and nominations are open to the entire joint base community, including service members, family members, Department of Defense civilians, retirees and community partners who work with and take care of children.

Nominees can be volunteer

coaches, caretakers, volunteers at the Cody Child Development Center or people who organize events to support children’s wellbeing.

“I think all of us know somebody who does an awesome job taking care of children,” Smith said. “We really want people to think outside the box.”

For more information or to submit a nomination packet, contact the Family Advocacy Program at 703696-3512 or email kelly.n.smith33. civ@mail.mil.

Pentagram staff writer Guv Callahan can be reached at wcallahan@ dcmilitary.com.

Oohrah spring salute

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Sean Sullivan breaks the finishing tape of the opening Marine Corps Community Services Henderson Hall Semper Fit Oohrah Run Series race, The Spring Salute 5K, the morning of April 15 on the Henderson Hall portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall.

Sullivan completed the course in a time of 17 minutes and 17 seconds.

The women’s winner was Lisa Hamp in 20:18.

A total of 80 runners started the opening of the Semper Fit race series. The next race in the Oohrah Run Series is the Iwo Jima 7K Race.

Visit www.mccsHH. com/OohRahRunSeries for more information or call 703-614-6332.

Headquarters and Service Battalion, Headquarters Marine Corps, Henderson Hall Marine Cpl. Luis Rivera, motor transport operator, decorates pumpkins with students at Barcroft Elementary School in Arlington, Va., Oct. 23, 2012. The Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Family Advocacy Program is seeking nominations from those who volunteer time to children’s programs and services as part of this year’s Blue Tie Affair program.

Happy birthday, Mr. President

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Brig. Gen. Roger L. Cloutier Jr., director, G-37 Force Management, Army Force Management School commandant, lays a wreath during an Armed Forces Full Honors Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Washington D.C., April 13.

The third U.S. president and founding father was honored on his 272nd birthday with an Armed Forces Full Honors Wreath-Laying Ceremony.

JBM-HH Community Member Spotlight: Andrew Middleton

Cheers for the Capitals

Job title/where do you work: ID Card Section Chief, Military Personnel Division, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall.

What’s the most rewarding part of your current position?

Helping those who can’t get straight or correct answers about regulation/policy or who are having trouble with special situations.

If I had an atypical situation, I’d appreciate genuine help and proper guidance instead of being referred around ad infinitum.

What’s your favorite quote? “Computer says no.”

What’s your favorite place you’ve ever traveled to or been stationed? Florence, Italy.

What do you like most about working on/visiting JBM-HH? Meeting and speaking with the area’s active and retired service members.

What do you like most about living in the National Capital Region?

The traffic.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received? Forgiveness is easier than permission.

If you won the lottery, what would you do? Claim it.

What are your goals for the year? Improve the image of RAPIDS Site 101418 and its relationship with the community.

What advice do you have for someone getting stationed at JBM-HH? I would suggest they visit https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil for more information about the JBM-HH ID Card Section at Fort Myer (Bldg. 202).

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Airmen visiting the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall cheer on the Washington Capitals April 16 in front of the joint base’s USO Lounge.

The filming was part of a promo shoot for a video featuring service members that will play on the jumbotron at the Verizon Center during the National Hockey League Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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April 28

7:30 p.m.

The “Pershing’s Own” Chamber Music Series presents a joint force chamber recital featuring musicians from all service bands at Brucker Hall on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH.

April 29, May 6, May 13

7 p.m.

Twilight Tattoo – A military pageant at Summerall Field on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH. The tattoo is an hour-long, sunset military pageant featuring Soldiers of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, The U.S. Army Drill Team, The U.S. Army Blues, a soloist from The U.S. Army Chorus and vocalists of The U.S. Army Band Downrange and The U.S. Army Voices. This event is free and open to the public. No tickets are required. Pre-ceremony live music begins at 6:30 PM.

May 3

3:30 p.m.

The U.S. Army Concert Band will perform as part of the Encounters with Music concert series at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.

May 5

7:30 p.m.

The “Pershing’s Own” Chamber Music Series presents a potpourri of soloists and chamber groups from The U.S. Army Band at Brucker Hall on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH.

May 9

3 p.m.

The “Pershing’s Own” Chamber Players in Recital event will take place at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church in Alexandria,Va.

May 11

6 p.m.

The U.S. Army Blues will perform a concert series at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.

May 15

7 p.m.

The U.S. Army Band Downrange will perform as part of the Music in the Parks series at Patriot Park in Fredericksburg, Va.

May 15

7:30 p.m.

The U.S. Army Orchestra will present and perform Symphonic Poetry: Copland, Beethoven and Liszt. Cellist Allison Park of Dunn Loring, Va., winner of the 10th annual U.S. Army Orchestra Young Artist Competition, will perform Movement 3 of the Saint-Saens Cello Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 33, with the orchestra. This event will take place at Brucker Hall on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH.

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. 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.

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from page 1 Supporting Odierno during the special tattoo were units of The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) including The Continental Color Guard, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, The U.S. Army Drill Team, The Presidential Salute Guns Battery, The CommanderIn-Chief ’s Guard and elements of The U.S. Army Band, “Pershing’s Own,” including The U.S. Army Blues and vocalists from The U.S. Army Band’s Downrange and Voices.

The CEOs Odierno honored each award recipient during remarks to the crowd. Both Davis, the chief executive officer and chairman of United Parcel Service, and JPMorgan Chase and Co. CEO Matthew Zames were recognized for giving back to the military in the form of employment.

“As chief operating of f icer [at J PMorgan Chase], Matt formed an alliance with other major corporate employers committed to hiring 100,000 military veterans, which is simply amazing,” Odierno said. “During Scott’s tenure, UPS has employed over 25,000 veterans and has pledged to hire an additional 25,000 more over the coming years.”

The chief also emphasized that Davis has been a leader in contributing and encouraging volunteerism. His employees have selflessly invested 25,000 volunteer hours to assist veterans and veterans’ ser vice organizations, Odierno said.

Accepting the award on Davis’ behalf was Chip Meyers, UPS vice president of the Washington, D.C. corporate office.

The nonprofit founder During his introduction of Wreaths Across America founder and Maine busine s s m a n Wo r c e s t e r, Odierno explained the history and evolution of Wreaths Across America throughout U.S. military cemeteries and thanked

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the man who brings holiday w reat hs to A rling ton National Cemetery each holiday season.

“The work that Morrill Worcester and Wreaths Across America does to honor our Soldiers, our veterans and our military families is a shining example of the difference one determined individual has made in the support of our military and their families, Odierno said.”

The comedian Before officially accepting his award, Colbert, who will be succeeding David Letterman in CBS’ late night talk show slot, noted that his family is loaded with former Soldiers. His father was an Army doctor, his brothers served and his uncle was a member of the 101st Airborne Division on D-Day. “It’s an honor I don’t deserve, but I will accept it gratefully,” Colbert told reporters before the tattoo.

“My first reaction was I can’t take that [award], I can’t do that, but I’m taking this as a reminder of how much more there still is to do.”

The television personality has done quite a bit for the military including a trip to Iraq’s Camp Victory in 2009 for a week of show tapings.

“Stephen’s show has become an iconic part of American culture; but more importantly, he has helped to maintain the bond that connects our communities with our military – helping to share the military story and what it means to live a life of selfless service for our service members, families and veterans alike,” said Odierno of Colbert’s contributions to the military.

The commissioner Former Major League Baseball Commissioner Selig once served in the Army at Missouri’s Fort Leonard Wood from 1956 through 1957. Fifty-nine years later, the former Milwaukee Brewers owner and baseball executive was humbled by the award and impressed with the tattoo performance.

“Watching this [tattoo] today makes me very emo-

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Health Clinic; The Army Officers Wives Club of the Greater Washington Area; The Army Officers Wives Club of the Greater Washington Area, Fort Myer Thrift Shop; The Armed Forces Hostess Association; The Army Arlington Ladies; Army Community Service; Army TenMiler; Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers; Child, Youth and School Services; Experienced Based Career Education and Professional Related Intern/Membership Experience at Arlington Career Center; Fort Myer Chapel congregations; Fort Myer library; Fort Myer Legal Assistance Tax Center; The Old Guard Family Readiness Group; Program for Employment Preparedness; “Pershing’s Own” Family Association; Retiree Services Council; and the USO. Volunteers with five years of service, including retired Army Lt. Col. C.J. Buche, Barbara Coffey, Miriam Doehnert, Ellen McAllister, Brittney Rice, Judy Spector, Nancy Stevenson, retired Army Col. Albert Willner and retired Command Sgt. Maj. Andrew Winfree were presented a certificate of appreciation by Henderson and Military District of Washington Deputy Commander Egon Hawrylak during the ceremony.

Buche was also named volunteer of the year in the retiree category for her work at ACS as its volunteer association president and volunteer supervisor.

“There is no way I could have done all I did without the people who helped me,” she said.

Volunteers with 10 years of service were also presented with a certificate of appreciation. They included Rita and Seymour Cooperman, Mary Crowder and Rosemarie Nemeth. Carol D’Andrea was presented a certificate for 15 years of volunteer service and Ruth Baratto and Ivan Pierce were recognized for 20 years of service. Nancy Foscue and Margaret Thomas were honored for 25 years of volunteerism. And although she could

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participants in a 5K run in multiple locations.

Parking lots, including Summerall Field, Caisson and The Old Guard’s regimental parking lots will be blocked April 24 at 9 p.m. and reopen at the end of the anniversary festivities. Runners will gather at Summerall Field at 11:30 a.m. and begin the run at noon. The run is expected to be complete by 1 p.m.

For more information, call 703-696-3290.

ASAP training for Soldiers set

The JBM-HH Army Substance Abuse Program office will provide substance abuse training classes April 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to active duty Soldiers in the Town Hall on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. The classes will amount to four hours and will be conducted on the following schedule: • 9 to 10 a.m. – ASAP policies and services.

• 10:30 a.m. to noon – Chalk talk of alcoholism.

• 1 to 2 p .m. – Emerging drug trends.

• 3 to 4 p.m. – ASAP policies and services.

For more information, call George Suber at 703-696-3900.

Tax center open through April 29 by appointment

The combined JBM-HH Tax Center, in Bldg. 205 on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base, will be open through April 29 by appointment only. Spaces are limited and no walk-ins will be accepted. Call 703-696-1040 to schedule an appointment.

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Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno and comedian Stephen Colbert laugh and pose for photos during the Salute from the Chief Twilight Tattoo in Conmy Hall on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, April 14. During the ceremony, Odierno awarded the Outstanding Civilian Service Award to five people, including Colbert.

tional,” Selig said after the tattoo as Soldiers waited to get an autograph or pose for a picture with the former MLB boss. “The award meant a great deal to me. I’ve often said it is a privilege to be in a position where you can do the kind of things like welcoming back veterans. Not only will we continue to do that, but we’ll have more of that in the future.”

Od ie r no sa id t h at baseball and the Army are perpetually intertwined, both domestically and globally.

“No matter where you go, you’ll f ind Major League Baseball reaching out to Soldiers, veterans, and their families,” he said. “Bud, your personal leadership has made a real difference to all of us who serve in uniform.”

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finale, Selig and Colbert mingled with The Old Guard Soldiers on the Conmy Hall f loor to shake hands. Cellular phone f lashes and photographs were constant while Colbert jokingly recr uited “Pershing’s Own” band members for his late night band and Selig talked baseball with service members.

The JBM-HH-based Twilight Tattoo season begins April 29 with pre-show entertainment beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Summerall Field. The show officially begins at 7 p.m. with performances

by The Old Guard and The U.S. Army Band, “Pershing’s Own.” Pentagram staff writer Jim Dresbach can be reached at jdresbach@dcmilitary.com.

Attention, 2d Infantry Division Veterans

The Mid-Atlantic Branch of the 2d Indianhead Division Association will have its annual reunion in Lancaster, Pa., May 1-3 at the Continental Inn. All veterans of the Army’s 2d Infantry Division are invited; in particular, those in the states of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New York, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia. For more information, call Harry Roye at 804-526-0828 or send an email to Hkroye@ comcast.net.

Twilight Tattoo season begins

The 2015 Twilight Tattoo showcase will begin April 29 and run through Aug. 19, every Wednesday, with the exception of July 1. The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” will be supporting Fourth of July celebrations that week.

Twilight Tattoo will be performed on Summerall Field from April through June and on Whipple Field from July through August on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Performances begin at 7 p.m., with pre-ceremony pageantry beginning at 6:30 p.m. See www.twilght.mdw.army.mil/ home for more information.

Program for men and families dealing with prostate cancer

The next quarterly guest speaker program will be May 7 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Dr. Timothy Donahue will discuss “Rise in PSA after Treatment for Prostate Cancer.” The presentation will be given at Bethesda’s Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (America Building, second floor, room 22525) and at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital via video-teleconference. Department of Defense

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not be at the ceremony, Patsy Skidmore was recognized for 66 years of volunteer service to JBM-HH. Army Spc. John Marrero, a military policeman with the 289th MP detachment here, was named volunteer of the year in the active duty category by impacting the military community through his service at the USO and played an integral part in keeping its lounge open during the holiday season.

“This is my unit,” he said as he gestured to a large number of Soldiers who gathered around him following the ceremony. “They are always pushing me, motivating me to do more for the community.”

Jon Shibusawa was named volunteer of the year in the family category for his work with the Armed Forces Hostess Association.

He could not attend the event, but in a letter wrote, “my head bows, or I should say I take off my hat to those volunteers who has to travel so far to get to our office and those mothers who try hard to find time between their busy daily activities and work as a volunteer.”

Henderson Hall honors volunteers The Henderson Hall volunteer program was recognized with the American Spirit award, a national award from the Department of Veterans Affairs during an April 16 ceremony. Stephanie Burns, the chief of voluntary and recreation therapy services at the D.C. VA Medical center presented the award to Col. Anthony S. Barnes, commanding officer of Headquarters & Service Battalion during the event.

“The Washington, D.C. Veterans Affairs Medical Center created a partnership with Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Marine Corps Community Service office, offering active duty Marine personnel volunteer opportunities throughout the medical center,” Burns wrote. “Marines from Headquarters and Service Battalion Henderson Hall, along with DCVAMC staff, have collaborated for over two years, providing innovative programs for Marine volunteers to support various events and

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Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. C.J. Buche (center) receives a certificate from Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Commander Col. Mike Henderson (third from left) in recognition of her five years as a volunteer April 15 during JBM-HH’s annual volunteer awards ceremony at the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. Also presenting were Command Sgt. Maj. Alex Pratt (far left), command sergeant major for Headquarters Battalion and Egon Hawrylak (far right), deputy commander for Joint Force HeadquartersNational Capital Region and the U.S. Military District of Washington. Buche was one of four 2015 Volunteers of the Year for JBM-HH.

activities at the medical center.”

The Henderson Hall volunteer program had over 200 volunteers during 2014 who donated more than 2,000 hours for an economic impact of over $45,000 to the base and surrounding community, said Kellye Layne, Family Readiness Program Trainer and volunteer opportunities program manager for Marine Corps Family Team Building.

Marines, civilians and even one Soldier

were presented with certificates of appreciation during the event. Master Sgt. Jason Surrat and Master Sgt. Michael Octavio received the bronze level Presidential Service Award for having over 100 volunteer hours last year and retired Staff Sgt. Michael Moss received the gold level Presidential Service Award for having over 500 hours of volunteer service in 2014.

Pentagram staff writer Julia LeDoux can be reached at jledoux@dcmilitary.com.

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that we’re doing here,” he said. “These horses are going to Arlington National Cemetery.”

Salas and Kline feel fortunate about their unique posts, and said they have learned everything they’ve needed to know from Robert Brown, the herd manager.

“This is probably one of my only chances in the Army to do it, so I’m going to love it,” Kline said.

Pentagram staff writer Guv Callahan can be reached at wcallahan@dcmilitary.com.

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Recognizing community partnership Col. Mike Henderson, commander, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, poses for a photo after presenting a certificate of appreciation to Felicia Russo, principal of Long Branch Elementary School in Arlington, Va., April 9. Henderson presented the certificate in recognition of Russo’s more than 20 years of support to JBM-HH families. Also pictured are, from left to right: Dr. Patrick K. Murphy, superintendent, Arlington County Public Schools; Barbara J. Kanninan, board member, Arlington County Public Schools; E. Ann Daffin, JBM-HH school liaison officer; James Lander (standing in back), board chair, Arlington County Public Schools; Abby Raphael, board member, Arlington County Public Schools; Henderson; Emma Violand-Sanchez, vice chair, Arlington County Public Schools and Nancy Van Doren, board member, Arlington County Public Schools.

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Bioretention areas offer more than green scenery on JBM-HH

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Dr iv ing around JBM-HH, you may have noticed gardens planted in depressions and medians.

These are examples of bioretention areas, where stormwater runoff flows and slowly settles into the ground instead of being carried directly to stormwater sewers. Stormwater in sewers flows directly to streams and rivers without filters or treatment. As a result, pollutants in the stormwater, including nutrients, chemicals, sediment, bacteria and trash, also end up in our local streams and rivers and ultimately affect water quality in the Chesapeake Bay. Bioretention areas are specially-designed basins that use plants and soil to filter and absorb stormwater. As it f lows into the bioretention area, stormwater runoff is slowed down and drained through a filter bed containing layers of mulch, sand, soil, or other media that is planted with plants and shrubs. Pollutants are left behind or absorbed by pla nt s, a nd t he filtered stormwater then drains to groundwater or flows to the stormwater sewer system.

Stormwater pollutants are captured in bioretention areas in a variety of ways: • Sedimentation – As stormwater runoff slows, sediment particles settle out and add to the soil in bioretention areas.

• Absorption – Stormwater runoff containing pollutants is soaked up by soil, rather than entering the stormwater sewer system. Absorption leads to other methods of capturing pollution, including those listed below.

• Adsorption– Dissolved pollutants, such as chemicals, nutrients and bacteria, adhere

to soil particles, allowing cleaner water to drain to the soil layer below the basin.

• Microbes – Bacteria, nutrients and chemicals from stormwater runoff are broken down by microbes in the soil, turning them into less harmful materials.

• Volatilization – Some chemicals associated with petroleum, oil or grease, evaporate as stormwater slowly filters through the bioretention area.

Bioretention areas use a combination of parts that work together to remove pollutants. Different layers of soil and gravel promote drainage. Gently sloping, grassy sides slow down stormwater runoff and filter out large particles.

The center of the basin is the bioretention area’s lowest point and is planted with water-tolerant plants.

In times of heavy rain, the center of the basin also stores water that cannot be absorbed immediately.

Finally, using native plants in the bioretention area reduces the need for pesticides and fertilizers, because the plants are more suited to the local environment.

You can find JBM-HH’s bioretention areas just inside of Wright Gate and next to the Radnor Heights Substation at Fort Myer; outside of the Memorial Chapel at Henderson Hall and behind the fitness center parking lot and Marshall Hall at Fort McNair. Bioretention areas combine form and function to help reduce stormwater pollution as part of a comprehensive stormwater management plan. They are designed to suit local needs and come in many shapes and sizes. Next time you come across one of JBM-HH’s bioretention areas, take a minute to enjoy the scenery and the positive impact they have on the health of the Chesapeake Bay. To re por t cond i tions that could cause stormwater pollution or to get more involved with stormwater activities at JBM-HH, call t he E nv i r o n me nt a l Management Division at 703-696-8055.

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ID is required for base access to Walter Reed. For those without a DoD ID, call the prostate center at 301-319-2900 at least four business days prior to the event for base access. For more information, contact retired Col. Jane Hudak at 301319-2918 or jane.l.hudak.ctr@mail.mil.

Army Ten-Miler qualifier series

JBM-HH Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation will sponsor a team of 36 runners for the 2015 Army Ten-Miler Oct. 11. The first 10K qualifier to try out for this year’s team is May 15. Registration and participation is free. All qualifying races begin at 6:45 a.m. at the Fort Myer Fitness Center, Bldg. 414 on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. To be eligible for a space on this year’s JBM-HH ATM team, runners must be active duty. If selected as a member of the 2015 JBM-HH ATM team, FMWR pays the entry fee into the 2015 Army Ten-Miler.

Remaining dates for the JBM-HH ATM 10K qualifiers are June 19 and July 10.

Register online at www.jbmhhmwr.com or register the morning of each qualifier from 5:30 to 6:30 a.m. at the fitness center.

For further information, contact Todd Hopkins at 703-696-0584 or via email at todd.a.hopkins.civ@mail.mil.

Executive Level Resilience course slated

Command teams, including company commanders, first sergeants and above and their spouses; Department of Army civilians, GS12 and above; senior noncommissioned officers (E-7 and above) are eligible to attend the May 21 Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness Executive Level Resilience course from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sign up for this class closes May 11. The next class after this one is Aug. 13. This class will be in the Town Hall, Bldg. 243, on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. This course is to provide resilience and

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Armed Forces Day celebration

There will be a free Armed Forces Day event hosted by the Northern Virginia Veterans Association May 16 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Old Town Manassas Pavilion at 9201 Center Street, Manassas, Va. This event is open to the public and features live music and more. For more information, visit www.novavets.org.

Maxed out Wednesday bench press

Marine Corps Community Services Henderson Hall Semper Fit is hosting a Wednesday bench press competition April 29 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Cpl. Terry L. Smith Gym. Registration is open through April 27. All participants who complete the exercise will receive a “maxed out” T-shirt. The competition is open to Department of Defense ID card holders and their family members age 18 and older. To see the options for males and females, visit www.mccshh.com/smithgymevents.html or call 703-614-8759.

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