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Vol. 62, No. 26 July 2, 2015

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America, the beautiful

Celebrating Independence Day Viewed from Whipple Field on Joint Base MyerHenderson Hall, fireworks explode over the Washington, D.C., skyline for Independence Day July 4, 2013. Each year, hundreds gather on and near the joint base to view the fireworks show, which often illuminates the sky enough to make out D.C. landmarks, such as the Washington Monument and the Capitol Building.

Additionally, the Presidential Salute Battery will fire a 50-round salute at noon at Whipple Field on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH on Independence Day to celebrate the nation’s history. For a listing of JBM-HH holiday weekend operating hours, see page 6.

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MPD leadership: Help available to aid summer reassignment surge

By Damien Salas Pentagram Staff Writer Due to hig h summer demand for services—such as help with Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders— the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Militar y Personnel Division is streamlining its business processes by getting the word out to Soldiers about who can help them PCS on a quick turnaround, according to JBM-HH Human Resources Director Ken Washington.

The MPD office in Bldg.

202 on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH provides services for about 8,000 Soldiers, retirees, civilians and family members in the NCR, and during the summer the Army asks more of those Soldiers to relocate with short notice, he said.

“Around this time, there is a greater demand for our services,” said Washington in a June 25 interview with the Pentagram. “This time of year Soldiers are moving to and from different locations around the world—sometimes in a little more than

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JBM-HH collects food for the needy through Feds Feed Families

By Guv Callahan Pentagram Staff Writer Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall is once again participating in the Feds Feed Families campaign, helping to collect nonperishable food items and hygiene products for donation to local food banks.

The food drive began June 1 and will continue through Aug. 31. Employees can bring donations to one of several drop-off locations on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base: The Commissary - Bldg. 523, the Fitness Center - Bldg.

414, the Exchange, Bldg.

450 and Buildings 202, 203, 205, 417 and 59.

On the Fort McNair portion of the joint base, bring nonperishable food items to National Defense University, Marshall Hall - Bldg. 62, National War College – Bldg. 61, Dwight D. Eisenhower School - Bldg. 59,

Lincoln Hall - Bldg. 64, InterAmerican Defense College - Bldg. 50, Military District of Washington Headquarters Bldg. 39, the Shoppette - Bldg.

43, the State Department Federal Credit Union - Bldg. 41 and the Fitness Center – Bldg. 69.

Like last year, the Commissary on the Fort Myer Portion of the joint base will also sell prepackaged brown bags filled with items selected from the program’s most-needed list.

“We have bigger, more prominent displays for the $10 bags,” said Gilda Davis, JBM-HH commissary secretary. “We also have drop buckets for folks donating one or two items.”

But Davis noted that she’s seen people go above and beyond since the program opened. Customers have been filling up bags much larger than the $10 option on their own, with some receipts

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One of several drop-off locations on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH for the annual Feds Feed Families campaign located in the Commissary. Like last year, the Commissary on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base will also be selling prepackaged brown bags filled with items selected from the program’s mostsee FEED, page 4 needed list.

Get a different perspective at JBM-HH Moral Leadership Luncheon series

By Guv Callahan Pentagram Staff Writer The Memorial Chapel on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall will host the third installment in its Moral Leadership Luncheon series July 7.

Attendees will be treated to a free lunch in the Fellowship

Hall and then participate in an informal presentation from guest speaker Army Lt. Gen. James C. McConville, U.S. Army deputy chief of staff, G-1.

JBM-HH Chap. (Maj.) Fred Wendel conceived the program when he was stationed on Fort McPherson in Atlanta, Ga., and is excited to incorporate the quarterly event into the joint

base community.

The presentation is unlike other command presentations in that it is a more informal, personal atmosphere, Wendel told the Pentagram.

“It’s getting key leaders to give a presentation on leadership and its moral aspects,” he said. “It’s meant to be a presentation that’s more personal.

They’re giving their professional understanding of leadership but in a more personal kind of way.

The atmosphere we provide is more relaxed.”

The two previous speakers in the quarterly series were Maj. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan, former commanding general of

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News Notes AIE system upgrades ongoing

The Automated Installation Entry system (AIE II Plus) will undergo testing beginning July 6 until July 17.

Personnel accessing Joint Base Myer Henderson-Hall through Fort Myer’s Wright Gate and Henderson Hall’s Gate 1 may experience minor delays. Drivers who are DoD ID cardholders accessing those gates will have their ID card scanned on hand-held devices or will be instructed to use the electronic pedestal. Testing is necessary to confirm the functionality of the system in order to minimize delays at the gates when the system goes live across the joint base.

A date for full implementation of the AIE II Plus system will be determined after successful testing has been validated.

Red, white and BBQ

Enjoy the Family and M o r a l e , We l f a r e a n d Recreation’s all-American barbecue at the Officers’ Club on the Fort McNair portion of the joint base July 4. Gates open at 4 p.m. and barbecue will be served at 5 p.m. Watch the fireworks from a great setting at dusk. Open to members and non-members alike. Enjoy family fun, good food and a waterfront view.

Price is $24 per person before July 3; $26 per person at the gate. For more information and to sign up, call 202-484-5800.

Red, white and pool

Spend the Independence Day poolside at the Officers’ Club on the Fort Myer portion

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Index

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Four Vietnam-era Soldiers laid to rest

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U.S. Army Capt. Carson Filipowski, right, presents an American flag to Peter Ramos, half-brother of U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Rainer S. Ramos, during a graveside service in Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery, June 17. Four Soldiers - U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 James L. Phipps, Ramos, Staff Sgt. Warren Newton and Spc. Fred J. Secrist - went missing during the Vietnam War and were buried as a group in a single casket. According to the Department of Defense, “On Jan. 9, 1968, the crew was on a mission over Quang Tin Province (now part of Quang Nam Province), South Vietnam, when the Huey was struck by ground fire, causing it to crash and explode in a North Vietnamese bunker and trench system. The crew was declared missing in action. On Jan. 20, 1968, a U.S. led team recovered the body of Secrist and he was returned to his family for burial.”

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

July 2

Congress passes Public Law 446 (44 Stat. 780), establishing the Soldier’s Medal, which is awarded for heroic acts not performed during combat operations, according to an entry on the This Day in Military History website.

July 3

George Washington rides to the front of American troops gathered at Cambridge Common in Massachusetts, and formally takes command of the Continental Army, drawing his sword, according to an entry on the This Day in Military History website.

July 4

The Continental Congress approves adoption of the Declaration of Independence, which was prepared by Thomas Jefferson, without dissent, according to an entry on the This Day in Military History website. President of the Continental Congress, John Hancock, is the first to sign the document. Charles Thomson, the Congress secretary, also signed the document.

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Reading the Declaration Independence by John Nixon, the steps of Independence Philadelphia, July 8, 1776. drawing, by E.A. Abbey, was lished in Harper’s Weekly.

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An archived image of families sitting on Whipple Field on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall as they wait for the annual Independence Day fireworks over the National Mall. Though the photo is not dated, it is believed to have been taken in the late ’80s.

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Birth of famed naval legend John Paul Jones in Arbigland, Scotland, according to an entry on Navy.mil. Jones was appointed to the Continental Navy in 1775, and is most famous for his quote during the battle between the Frigate Bonhomme Richard and the HMS Serapis on Sept. 23, 1779: “I’ve not yet begun to fight!”

July 7

The Marine Corps’ 1st Marine Aircraft Wing is activated at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. Less than a year later, the Wing would be part of the offensive at Guadalcanal, according to an entry on the Marine Corps’ History Division website. The battle was one of many that would distinguish the 1st MAW’s combat-hardened reputation. The Wing saw combat in World War II, Korea and Vietnam, earning five Presidential Unit Citations for gallantry during those campaigns.

July 8

Marine Corps Sgt. Grant F. Timmerman is posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions on this day during the Battle of Saipan in World War II, according to an entry on Navy. mil. Timmerman was serving as a tank commander when his tank was halted by Japanese combatants, who hurled a grenade inside the tank. Timmerman held the grenade to his chest, absorbing the blast, sacrificing his own life to save others.

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People on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Whipple Field wait for the fireworks to begin above Washington, D.C., July 4, 2013.

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IMCOM leaders: Independence Day cause to celebrate, but safely

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LEFT - U.S. Army Lt. Gen. David D. Halverson, commander, U.S. Army Installation Management Command and assistant chief of staff for Installation Management. RIGHT - Command Sgt. Maj. Jeff Hartless, U.S. Army Installation Management Command.

By Lt. Gen. David Halverson and Command Sgt. Maj. Jeff Hartless U.S. Army Installation Management Command July Fourth is a great occasion in our country and a day to celebrate with patriotism.

John Adams, the first vice president and second president of the United States, helped write the Declaration of Independence.

He said, “I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other.”

Independence Day remains a national celebration just as President Adams predicted. We encourage you to celebrate in the spirit of independence and patriotism that has endured for 239 years. As Army professionals who protect our freedom, we must

remain aware of the risks present at July 4 festivities.

Outdoor activities are a source of sunburn and heat injuries.

Drink plenty of water and take frequent breaks when working or playing in hot weather. Water activities are also popular during the July Fourth weekend. Wear life jackets while boating, swim only in supervised areas and obey posted signs.

Pay attention to weather conditions and get out of the water at the first sign of bad weather.

Alcohol doesn’t mix with boating, swimming or driving.

Watch your consumption and don’t drink if you will operate any type of vehicle. Give a responsible person details on where you will be and how long you will be gone for added safety.

Enjoy Independence Day as you celebrate with family and friends. Please be safe because our nation needs each one of us to support and defend this great country.

Once a Soldier, always a Soldier. Soldier for Life!

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Soldiers from The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps perform June 25 in Conmy Hall at the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall during a “Salute from the Chief” Twilight Tattoo. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno hosted the event to honor former Army chiefs of staff.

By George Markfelder JFHQ-NCR/MDW Public Affairs Past Army chiefs of staff were honored for their outstanding service to the nation during a special Twilight Tattoo called “Salute from the Chief,” hosted by the current Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno in Conmy Hall June 25.

Former Chiefs of Staff of the Army present were retired Generals Edward C. Vuono, Gordon R. Sullivan, Eric K. Shinseki, Peter Schoomaker,

and George W. Casey, along with Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, current chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Salute from the Chief is a slightly modified production of the U.S. Army Military District of Washington’s Twilight Tattoo.

Twilight Tattoos are hour-long, live-action military pageants performed by Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own.” Earlier in the day, Odierno and the past chiefs laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown

Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, recognizing the sacrifices America’s military members have made at the altar of freedom.

Twilight Tattoos are normally held at 7 p.m., each Wednesday through Aug. 19. The remaining shows for the 2015 Tattoo season are held at Whipple Field on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. For more information and group reservations, contact the U.S. Army Military District of Washington at (202) 685-2888, or visit our website at www.twilight.mdw.army.mil.

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Dozens of Civil War re-enactors from the Gettysburg, Pa.-based Confederation of Union Generals gathered at Grant Hall’s historic third-floor courtroom on the Fort McNair portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall June 20 to reenact the 1865 military tribunal of the conspirators in the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln.

The group worked with National Defense University Special Collections Librarian Susan Lemke and Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy professor Dr. Paul Severance to stage the re-enactment, which was filmed by the National Defense University Audio Visual Department.

The court room, which was renovated and opened last year, will be available for public viewing during the next quarterly public open house Aug. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information about these open houses, visit www.army.mil/article/146900/.

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The U.S. Army Band Downrange will perform as part of the Independence Day Concerts: Rock, Pop and Patriotic! at the Bethany Beach Bandstand in Bethany Beach, Del.

July 4

8 p.m.

The U.S. Army Ceremonial Band and Herald Trumpets will join the National Symphony Orchestra on the west lawn of The U.S. Capitol for the National Fourth of July Celebration in Washington, D.C.

July 4

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The U.S. Army Band Downrange will perform as part of the Independence Day Concerts: Rock, Pop and Patriotic! at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand at Rehoboth Beach, Del.

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The U.S. Army Band Downrange will perform as part of the Independence Day Concerts: Rock, Pop and Patriotic! at the All Saints’ Church and Saint George’s Chapel in Rehoboth Beach, Del.

July 5

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The U.S. Army Concert Band and Army Chorus will perform at Lancaster’s Independence Day Celebration at Long’s Park Amphitheater in Lancaster, Penn.

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Twilight Tattoo is a military pageant at Whipple Field on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH. The tattoo features 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 p.m.

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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Right, Human Resource Specialist Eleanor Thomson at the Military Personnel Division in Bldg. 202 on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, helps Army Lt. Col. Jose A. Rivera with his permanent change of station June 29.

MPD supports some 8,000 Soldiers, retirees, civilians and family members.

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It is important the Soldiers with tight reassignment deadlines who come into Bldg. 202 for assistance know MPD Chief Doug Russell is able to assist them, according to Washington, who emphasized that getting in touch with Russell before leaving the M PD off ice can prevent hardships later on.

“If they are told a necessary service cannot be completed before the deadline, Chief Russell should be whom they get in touch with,” he said.

“MPD is a branch under the Directorate of Human Resources, so they may also get in touch with me if that does not resolve their issue.”

Recent negative feedback via interactive customer evaluation

comments (ICE) has prompted MPD to reach out to its customers.

Russell – who can be reached at 703 - 696 3695 – also emphasized the benefits customers receive by talking with him before leaving the office with unresolved issues in a June 26 interview with the Pentagram. “ We t a k e t h e s e com ment s ser iou sly when they appear, and make every effort to help reduce the stress relocation brings Soldiers and their families,” said Russell.

T he summer peak season can bring hardships on Soldiers and their families as PCS moves can require Army families to move to new duty stations quickly, according to Russell “Sometimes Soldiers are given orders to relocate from Human Resources Command or Senior Leadership Command in less than 90 days, which

gives families little time to prepare,” said Russell.

When orders are issued requiring Soldiers to conduct a PCS move in less than 90 days’ time, additional assistance is required to move paperwork through the system in a timely fashion.

Reaching out to MPD Chief of Reassignment Charles Smith at 703-6960004 is also an option to consider before leaving the office dissatisfied, according to Russell.

See page 5 for a list of f requent ly asked questions and answers associated with JBM-HH HR services.

Editor’s note: Additional coverage of JBM-HH’s Military Personnel Division, and tips to help allow for smooth PCS transitions will be published in upcoming editions of the Pentagram.

Pentagram staff writer Damien Salas can be reached at dsalas@dcmilitary.com.

Joint Force HeadquartersNational Capital Region and Military District of Washington, and Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan B. Battaglia, senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

“They spoke more from personal experience and then tied that in with the professional aspects of leadership,” Wendel said.

“It’s for people who have key leadership positions to speak about their experience of leadership, what’s important to them, what they’ve learned and what they want to impart to others.”

After lunch and the presentation, the room is opened for questions.

“There’s the opportunity to ask questions, so it can become more a dialogue,” Wendel said.

And Wendel hopes to expand the luncheon series as it goes along, bringing in speakers who might not necessarily be military personnel, but who have a unique perspective to share.

“It’s hopefully to give those in uniform different understandings of leadership and values and morality

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According to Davis, the Commissary has collected 3,057 pounds of food so far.

“We’re off to a really good start,” she said. “We should do really, really well this year.”

JBM-HH collections will be donated to the Capital Area Food Bank in Lorton, Va., Davis said.

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Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan B. Battaglia, gives a presentation March 3 during the second quarterly Moral Leadership Luncheon hosted in Memorial Chapel on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. The next luncheon is July 7.

from a lot of different perspectives,” he said.

Wendel said he’s received not h i ng but posit ive feedback so far.

“It seems like people have benefitted from it,” he said.

The Moral Leadership Luncheon series is open to all active duty military personnel, Department of Defense civilians, contractors and retirees.

The July 7 luncheon is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Fellowship

Hall at Memorial Chapel.

Wendel encouraged attendees not to worry if they’re running late – the presentation won’t begin until closer to noon, he said.

RSVPs are due no later than July 2.

For more information, contact Chap. (Maj.) Fred Wendel at 703-696-5688 or via email at alfred.w.wendel. mil@mail.mil Pentagram staff writer Guv Callahan can be reached at wcallahan@dcmilitary.com.

“What’s overwhelming to me is that the donations have grown,” she said. “I’m sure it means a lot to a lot of people.”

Those desiring to add a collection point at a particular building should send an email to usarmy.jbmhh.asa. mbx.dptms-ioc@mail.mil or brian.d.leiby.civ@mail. mil or call 703-696-3291.

Items on the “mostneeded” list include: Low-sodium or no salt canned vegetables, canned

proteins (tuna, salmon, chicken, beans), canned fruits and soups, condiments, multigrain cereals, individually-packaged snacks and crackers, peanut butter, brown and white rice and pasta.

Families also need 100 percent fruit juices, paper products, cleaning supplies and hygiene items.

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

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of the joint base. Your favorite summer foods will be served at the buffet, plus the family will have a great time with planned events and the live disc jockey. Open to members and non-members alike. Cost is $10 per person at the gate for federal employees and their family members. For more information, call 703-524-0200.

Choose a “SoberRide” July 4

The Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP), a public-private partnership working to prevent drunk driving in the Washington metropolitan region, is sponsoring the 2015 Independence Day SoberRide program from 10 p.m., July 4 until 4 a.m., July 5. To get a free cab ride home (up to a $30 fare), call 800200-8294 (TAXI). AT&T customers may dial #WRAP (#9727) from their wireless phones. You must be 21 or older to use the SoberRide service. See www.soberride. com for details, or call WRAP at 703-8930461. SoberRide is offered in the District of Columbia, throughout the Maryland counties of Montgomery and Prince George’s and throughout the Northern Virginia counties of Arlington, Fairfax, eastern Loudoun and Prince William. For more information visit www.wrap.org/soberride.

Reminder: Potomac’s Great Falls off limits

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security codes or access cards to critical facilities; multiple people who appear to be working in unison exhibiting suspicious behavior; receipt of a threatening phone call or correspondence, including via social media, such as bomb threats; drivers attempting to park vehicles near public events (such as the Twilight Tattoo); substances leaking from vehicles; suspected or confirmed hazardous material leaks. To report an incident, immediately call 911 and provide the five “W’s” of information about what was observed. For more information, please call JBM-HH Police Dispatch Operations at 703-696-3525 or the Police Operations Desk at 703-588-2801.

Last chance!

Army Ten-Miler 10K qualifier

The final Army Ten-Miler 10K qualifier for the JBM-HH 2015 Army Ten-Miler Team is July 10. Registration and participation are free. This qualifier begins at 6:45 a.m. at the 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; Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation pays entry fees for team members into the 2015 Army Ten-Miler.

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 703-696-0594 or via email at todd.a.hopkins.civ@mail.mil

Vacation Bible School

The Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Board has placed the Potomac River – Great Falls area off limits to all military personnel. Military personnel are not authorized to go into this area; but the Great Falls area is posted with off limits signs applicable to everyone. The area along the Potomac River that extends from Sycamore Island to Chain Bridge is off limits due to the strong undertow currents. There have been many deaths of service members and their families in the past. More specifics can be found online at www.army.mil/article/127982.

Also, call the JBM-HH Safety Office for more information at 703-696-6996.

Vacation Bible School at Memorial Chapel on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH will begin July 13 and will continue through July 17, 9:30 a.m. to noon daily. The session is free and is open to children aged 4 through rising 6th graders. The theme is Everest: Conquering challenges with God’s mighty power. Kids will embark on a cool adventure as they climb through Biblelearning activities, sing catchy songs, play team-building glacier games, enjoy yummy treats, experience Bible expeditions and test out sciency-fun gizmos. Register at Memorial Chapel or call Betsy Hendrix at 703-696-6635 for more information.

See something, say something

Space A travel for dependents of deployed service members

JBM-HH officials ask everyone to take part in the Department of Homeland Security’s “See something, say something” campaign.

Noticeable or suspicious activity that should be immediately reported, including: persons monitoring or photographing JBM-HH facilities or gates; lost or compromised

Effective immediately, dependents of service members deployed for 30 or more consecutive days are authorized to travel space available on Department of Defense

JBM-HH Human Resources FAQ Q: Who should I contact if I am experiencing difficulty in getting retirement orders?

Primary: Douglas Russell, chief, Military Personnel Division, 703-696-3695 Alternate: Albert Brown, deputy chief, MPD, Human Resources, 703-696-8517 Q: What are the operating hours of the ID Card Facility?

8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., but the best hours to come are between 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., which is the slowest period of the day Q: Who should I contact if I am experiencing difficulty in getting PCS orders?

Primary: Charles Smith, Reassignments Branch chief, 703-696-0004 Alternate: Douglas Russell, chief, Military Personnel Division, 703- 696-3695 Q: How long should it take to receive PCS orders once a complete packet is turned in?

60 days from notification for normal actions; a short notice assignment (60 days or less) will take about seven business days Q: Who should I contact if I am less than satisfied with military personnel services while at Bldg. 202?

Primary: Douglas Russell, chief, Military Personnel Division, 703-696-3695 Alternate: KenWashington, director, Human Resources, 703-696-5779

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aircraft in Category IV, according to a recently-signed memo by Under Secretary of Defense Frank Kendall.

Previously, dependents could travel via space available on DoD aircraft if the service member was deployed for at least 120 consecutive days. The memo, which was distributed to combatant commanders and secretaries of the military departments, states that the change will be incorporated into DoD Instruction 4515.13R, “Air Transportation Eligibility.”

Prevent West Nile Virus

JBM-HH officials will be testing for possible West Nile Virus-positive pools of mosquitos throughout the joint base in an effort to determine if the virus is present locally. Officials have also asked that everyone help prevent potential contraction of this virus through prevention by eliminating potential breeding areas for mosquitos around work areas and homes. This means emptying areas

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that can collect water, such as bird baths or other objects that collect rain water. Additionally, the use of insect repellent containing the smallest percentage of DEET also helps deter mosquito bites. Look for more details on testing dates and prevention methods in next week’s Pentagram.

FMWR Dive-In Movie Night

The next JBM-HH Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Dive-In Movie Night at the Fort Myer Officers’ Club Pool Complex, will be July 18. The film shown will be “The Goonies,” rated PG. Gates open at 8:15 p.m. and show time is 9 p.m. Admission is free, but audience members must provide their own floatation/lounge rafts or inner tubes. In the event of severe weather and/or high winds, showing will be cancelled. For further information please call 703-939-1045.

Death notice

Anyone with debts owed to or by the estate of Col. David B. Snodgrass,

National War College, National Defense University, must contact Lt. Col. Michael Herrera, the summary court martial officer for the Soldier.

Snodgrass passed away June 20. Call Herrera at 202-685-3309.

Death notice

Anyone with debts owed to or by the estate of Staff Sgt. Jay D. Burkins, Battle Co., Warrior Transition Brigade, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, must contact Capt. Miriam Urusa, the summary court martial officer for the Solider. Burkins passes away June 16. Call Urusa at 301-400-0262.

News Notes submissions

Please send your submissions for the July 16 edition of the Pentagram via email at pentagramjbmhh@yahoo. com no later than noon, July 8. All submissions must be less than 100 words. Please note that submission of a news note does not guarantee publication.

JBM-HH Independence Day Operations and services holiday hours Almost all activities on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall will be closed Friday, July 3. The following facilities and places of business have reported open or closed hours for July 3. Unless otherwise noted, this list applies to July 3. This list is not all encompassing; please check with the facility you wish to visit for more details.

American Clipper Barber Shop

Open July 3 and July 4, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

For more information, call 703-271-8177.

MCCS Car Wash

Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Commissary

Open July 3 regular hours, 8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., early bird 7 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Open July 4, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Marine Corps Exchange, Vineyard Wine & Spirits and NEX Uniform Center

Open July 3 and July 4, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

For more information, call 703-979-8420.

Fort Myer AAFES Exchange

Open 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, call 703-522-4575.

Fort Myer Express

Open 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

For more information, call 703-696-9241/44.

Fort Myer Subway, Flower Shop, Barber Shop, Cleaners, GNC, Optical Shop

Open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Firestone

Closed July 3 and July 4.

Fort Myer Fitness Center

Open 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, call 703696-7867.

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

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

Military Police Station

Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

For more information, call 703-696-3525.

Rader Health Clinic

Closed July 1, 3 and 6. For more information, call 703696-2977.

Rader Dental Clinic

Closed Friday, July 3 and Monday, July 6.

Fort Belvoir, Logan Dental Clinic will have a provider to cover sick-calls July 6, 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.

Java Café

Open July 3 and July 4, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

For more information, call 571-483-1962.

Fort Myer Pool Complex

Open 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Zembiec Pool

Open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Correction: In the June 25 edition, the Pentagram misquoted a source in the “Headquarters Command Battalion welcomes new leadership” article on page 4. The quote should read, “I fully recognize and admire the great leadership vision you and Command Sergeant Major Pratt have displayed to lead this enormous battalion,” he said. We apologize for this error.

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Fine Jewelry Sales Staff Seeking sales staff in our Henderson Hall and Quantico (opening soon) locations.

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Previous retail mangmt exp, preferably fine Jewelry, exceptional selling skills, strong organizational & communcation skills.

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