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Pentagram

Vol. 62, No. 33 August 20, 2015

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Published For Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall

The new boss

Army welcomes Milley on JBM-HH and says goodbye to a ‘moral giant’

By Guv Callahan Pentagram Staff Writer

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NELL KING

Gen. Mark A. Milley, 39th chief of staff of the Army, addresses attendees after being sworn in to his current position by Secretary of the Army John McHugh during an Army Full Honors Retirement and Change of Responsibility Ceremony Aug. 14 on Summerall Field at the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Milley was sworn in after outgoing Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno was retired.

The United States Army bid farewell to its former chief of staff and welcomed his successor during a ceremony under the hot sun on Summerall Field at the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Aug. 14.

Gen. Raymond T. Odierno finished his time as the Army’s chief of staff and retired after almost 40 years of service during the two-hour, full honors retirement ceremony.

The 39th Chief of Staff of the Army, Gen. Mark Milley, was also sworn in during the same ceremony, which was attended by the Army’s highest ranking officials, including Secretary of Defense Ash Carter, outgoing Secretary of the Army John McHugh, outgoing Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, as well as military officers both active and retired from across the nation.

Milley assumes command as chief of staff after most recently serving as the 21st Commander of United States

Breaking a leg

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By Spc. Brandon Dyer 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)

see SOA, page 4

August is antiterrorism awareness month

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STAFF SGT. JENNIFER C. JOHNSON

Soldiers perform during a showing of Spirit of America Sept. 27, 2014, in Hershey, Pa. Rehearsals for this year’s Spirit of America performances will go on for about six weeks in anticipation of the show’s opening weekend at the D.C. Armory, Sept. 10 to 12.

DPW prepares to demolish Bldg. T482

By Guv Callahan Pentagram Staff Writer T he Joi nt Base Myer Henderson Hall Directorate of Public Works is preparing to demolish Bldg. T482, next to Memorial Chapel off of McNair Road on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base.

Demolition will commence during the first quarter of Fiscal

see NEW BOSS, page 4

News Notes

With opening night just weeks away, Spirit of America Soldiers rehearse to tell Army story on stage

Members of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) are preparing themselves for the Army’s largest community outreach event, Spirit of America.

Preparedness is not unique to the Army’s premier ceremonial unit. Every unit is readying for something, such as deployments and field training.

Yet an Old Guard mission like this one can be a culture shock for Soldiers coming from other units, according to Sgt. Kyle Poole, an Old Guard actor in Spirit of America.

“It’s like running into a brick wall,” said Poole. “It’s a lot different from going to the field. Here it’s kind of the same scale but a completely different aspect.”

Spirit of America is a two-hour patriotic live show that brings viewers through American History.

Rehearsals will go on for about six weeks in anticipation of the show’s opening weekend

Army Forces Command.

A native of the Boston area and an avid Red Sox fan, Milley graduated and received his commission from Princeton University in 1980. He has served in the 82nd Airborne Division and the 5th Special Forces group, as well as a Military Assistant to the Secretary of Defense in the Pentagon. He has also served in the 7th Infantry Division, the 10th Mountain Division, the 25th Infantry Division and the 101st Airborne Division.

Carter said Milley was an excellent choice for the role.

“He’s the right officer to lead our Army over the next four years,” Carter said. “Mark is a leader, a warrior and a statesman.”

McHugh said that with 34 years of leadership in the Army, Milley was the right man to lead the force going forward.

“Mark has the personal trust of each and every one of us, the trust to guide our Army through these next critical phases,” McHugh said.

And Dempsey agreed.

Year 2016, which begins in October, and will be complete by or before January 2016, said Frank Martin, realty specialist with JBM-HH DPW. Bldg. T482 is a relocatable structure comprising multiple mobile units. It was once a child development center and was later used as a location for inprocessing once Cody Child Development Center was com-

pleted in 2008.

Martin said regulations stipulate that relocatable buildings are supposed to be used for anywhere from four to six years.

The structure is being demolished because it would cost too much to convert it into anything else, he said.

“To reconfigure it to make offices out of it would be way too expensive,” Martin said.

“It’s not really designed to be used for long periods of time.”

Bldg. T482 is being demolished as part of an Army-wide push to reduce facilities on its installations, as detailed in Executive Order 164-15. Under the order, DPW employees examine JBM-HH’s property to bring down costs through

see BUILDING, page 4

August marks the Army’s sixth annual observance of A ntiter ror ism Awareness Month. The terrorist threats faced today are as complex as they have been at any time in the nation’s history. These threats are persistent and constantly evolving, as evidenced by the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).

The Army’s antiterrorism program protects personnel, information and facilities in all locations and situations against terrorist activities.

The purpose of Antiterrorism Awareness Month is to instill Army-wide heightened awareness and vigilance to protect A r my communities f rom acts of terrorism. Visit http:// go.usa.gov/3HeBh for more information.

see NEWS NOTES, page 4

Index

This week in military history . . . . page Labor Day hours . . . . . . . . . . . . page Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page News notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page Gen. Milley on war . . . . . . . . . . . page In photos: Odierno retirement . . . page SFL-TAP events . . . . . . . . . . . . . page

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Barbeque champ

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NELL KING

Andrew Frazzano, public affairs specialist with Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, cuts his award-winning barbeque ribs during a joint base barbeque contest at the JBM-HH fire house on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base Aug. 12. Frazzano won the competition, defeating seven other competitors. For more photos from this event, visit Flickr.com/photos/jbm-hh.

JBM-HH Labor Day weekend

Operations and services holiday hours

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

FORT MYER Commissary

Open Sept. 4 regular hours, 8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., early bird 7 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Open Sept. 7, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., no early bird hours For more information, call 703-696-3674.

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

Concessions: Starbucks, Subway, Flower Shop, Barber Shop, Cleaners, GNC, Optical Shop

Aug. 20

Gen. Douglas MacArthur, commander-in-chief of the United National Command, repeats his July 4th warning to North Korean leader Kim Il Sung concerning the treatment of prisoners of war, according to the This Day in Military History website. The second warning came as a result of the Hill 303 (Waegwan) murder just three days earlier of some 40 U.S. Soldiers by members of the North Korean Army.

Aug. 21

The United States Marine Band “The President’s Own” gave its first concert, according to the This Day in Military History website.

1950:

Exchange

Open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, call 703-522-4575.

Express

Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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

1880:

Firestone

Open 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, call 703-522-2584.

Fitness Center

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

Aug. 22

Headquarters Command Battalion

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

President George H.W. Bush authorizes a three month activation of some 200,000 U.S. military reservists - including 20,000 U.S. Air Force reservists and 12,000 Air National Guardsmen - for Operation Desert Shield, according to an online U.S. Air Force historical study.

Military Police Station

Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

For more information, call 703-696-3525.

Aug. 23

The 24th Marine Amphibious Unit arrives back to the U.S., marking the return of the last Marines to serve peace-keeping duty in Lebanon, according to an entry on the Marine Corps History Division’s website. The Marines left Beirut July 31, signaling the last presence of U.S. troops in Beirut since the Marines arrived nearly two years earlier.

Aug. 24

During the War of 1812, the British invade Maryland and burn Washington, D.C., including the Navy Yard, according to an entry on Navy.mil. Also on this day in 1814, Marine Corps Capt.

Samuel Miller and his 100-man detachment fight in the Battle of Bladensburg to defend the nation’s capital, according to an entry on the Marine Corps History Division’s website.

Fort Myer Pool Complex

Open 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Rader Health Clinic

Closed Friday, Sept. 4 and Monday, Sept. 7.

For more information, call 703-696-2977.

Rader Dental Clinic

Closed Friday, Sept. 4 and Monday, Sept. 7.

Fort Belvoir, Logan Dental Clinic, will have a provider to cover emergencies during these days.

FORT MCNAIR Barber Shop

Closed.

American Clipper Barber Shop

Open 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

For more information, call 703-271-8177.

Car Wash

Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Cpl. Terry L. Smith Gymnasium

Open 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

For more information, call 703-614-7214.

Exchange (MCX), Vineyard Wine & Spirits and NEX Uniform Center

Open Sept. 7, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

For more information, call 703-979-8420.

Java Café

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

For more information, call 571-483-1962.

Maj. Douglas A. Zembiec Pool

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

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This watercolor by artist William Thornton likely depicts the burning of Washington, D.C., during the War of 1812.

Aug. 25

One of the first U.S. ground combat units sent to Vietnam, the 173rd Airborne Brigade, ceases operations and prepares for redeployment to the U.S. as part of President Nixon’s troop withdrawal plan, according to the This Day in Military History website.

Aug. 26

Confederate Gen. Fitzhugh Lee leads cavalry into Manassas Junction and captures the rail center, setting the stage for the Second Battle of Bull Run, according to the This Day in Military History website.

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Overture 1812 highlight of ‘Pershing’s Own’ summer concert season

By Julia LeDoux Pentagram Staff Writer

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NELL KING

The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” Leader and Commander Col. Timothy J. Holtan conducts the Overture 1812 performance Aug. 15 on the grounds of the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C.

New name, same mission: Marines Mentoring Millennials

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Thousands gathered on the lawn adjacent to the Sylvan Theater on the grounds of the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. Aug. 15, to enjoy The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” annual performance of Overture 1812.

“There are all kinds of bands across the country that play, but none as disciplined as this,” said WJLA-TV 7’s Jonathan Elias, who served as a special announcer for the event.

A late summer tradition in Washington for more than three decades, the performance featured The U.S. Army Concert Band, Chorus, Herald Trumpets, and

soloists from The U.S. Army Band Voices.

“It’s an opportunity to bring together all of the best stuff we have, put it all on one stage, for the biggest crowd of the summer and show off a little bit on behalf of the Army and the musicians of “Pershing’s Own,” said Master Sgt. David Brown, a tuba player in the U.S. Army Concert Band.

Looking out over the sea of people who were seated on the lawn for the concert, Brown reflected on what he hopes they took away from the event.

“I hope that it renews their appreciation for the Army, for the Army’s story and what we mean to the nation,” he said.

see OVERTURE 1812, page 5

Ninth Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force laid to rest in Arlington

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Sgt. Erwin Prisme, from the Henderson Hall portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, talks with Jaden Tham-Morrobel, 9, at Barcroft Elementary School in Arlington Aug. 26, 2013. For 35 years, the Marines of Henderson Hall’s Headquarters and Service Battalion have partnered with the school to mentor students.

That program, previously known as the Tutor & Buddy Program, has now been renamed the Marines Mentoring Millennials program.

By Julia LeDoux Pentagram Staff Writer For over 35 years, Marine Corps Community Services, Henderson Hall and the Marines of Headquarters & Service Battalion, Headquarters Marine Corps Henderson Hall have partnered with Barcroft Elementary School in Arlington to mentor pre-K indergar ten through fifth grade students during the academic year.

That program, previously known as the Tutor & Buddy P r og r a m, h a s now be en renamed the Marines Mentoring Millennials program.

“I think the word tutor can scare people off,” said Henderson Hall School Liaison Officer Chanel Sharp. “They can think, `I don’t know math’, or `I didn’t do too well in science.’ It’s really

about mentorship and the relationship they build with the child rather than the academic guidance they provide.”

Millennials include those born after 1980 and through the early part of the 21st Century and comprise both Generation Y and Generation Z. Known as the new millennials, Generation Z’ers have also grown up with a technology-centered school curriculum, she said.

The program provides Marines with the opportunity to mentor and foster relationships with the local community through the building of relationships with school-aged children, continued Sharp.

“They want to make a connection with the community,” she said of the Marines who vol-

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Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody consoles Jan Binnicker, widow of ninth Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Binnicker, before he is laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery Aug. 14. Binnicker passed away March 21 in Calhoun, Ga.

By Tech. Sgt. Daniel DeCook Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs More than 500 family, friends and fellow Airmen attended memorial and graveside services for retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James C. Binnicker Aug. 14 at Memorial Chapel at the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall and Section 57 of Arlington National Cemetery.

“If you’ve met Chief Binnicker, you’ve met an icon – a hero, a legend,” said Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody

at the Memorial Chapel service.

Binnicker, a 33-year Air Force veteran, passed away March 21 in Calhoun, Ga. He was the Air Force’s ninth top senior enlisted leader, serving in the role of chief master sergeant of the Air Force from 1986 to 1990.

As Binnicker’s flag-draped casket lay in front of family and friends, a hushed silence fell over a visibly somber crowd as Cody reflected on Binnicker’s impact on today’s Air Force.

“If you’ve met Chief Binnicker, you’re a better Airman today for it, for those moments, or that moment you spent together,” Cody said. “If you’ve met Chief

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Binnicker, you’re better prepared to lead because of the truth and wisdom he likely shared, even when the truth hurt a little.”

Bin nicker was bor n in Orangeburg, S.C., on July 23, 1938. He, like many others, was drawn to the possibility of one day becoming a pilot, but highfrequency hearing loss in his right ear prevented him from flying. It didn’t stop him from a chasing his dream, however.

He enlisted in the Air Force in 1957 and spent most of his early career on the flight line.

Originally in the personal equipment career field, Binnicker

see FUNERAL, page 6

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Aug. 20

7:30 p.m.

The U.S. Army Band Downrange will perform at Brucker Hall on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH.

Aug. 21

8 p.m.

The U.S. Army Band Downrange will perform as part of the Sunsets with a Soundtrack summer concert series on the west lawn, west side of The U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

Aug. 25

6:30 p.m.

The U.S. Army Band Downrange will perform as part of the Military Appreciation Month Concert Series at Rockville Town Square in Rockville, Md. Grab a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the sounds of summer. Schedule is subject to change, call 410-313-4700 for more information and call 410-313-4451 for a recorded announcement about cancellation due to inclement weather.

Aug. 29

7 p.m.

The U.S. Army Band Downrange will perform at Leesylvania State Park Marina in Woodbridge, Va., as part of the Music in the Parks Concert Series.

Aug. 30

7 p.m.

The U.S. Army Blues will perform as part of the Music in the Parks Concert Series at Setera Amphitheater at Allen Pond Park in Bowie, Md.

Sept. 5

7:30 p.m.

The U.S. Army Blues will join the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra for the final concert of the 2015 Freeman Stage Season with an evening of great American classics. This free concert ends with fireworks and takes place at the Freedom Stage at Bayside in Selbyville, Del.

Sept. 9

6 p.m.

The U.S. Army Blues will perform at the World War II Memorial as part of their Evening Concert Series in Washington, D.C.

Sept. 10-11

10:30 a.m.

Sept. 11

7:30 p.m.

Sept. 12

2 p.m., 7:30 p.m.

The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” will perform as part of the Spirit of America show at the D.C. Armory in Washington, D.C. Spirit of America is a patriotic, live-action show presented by the U.S. Army Military District of Washington. Performed by more than 400 soldiers of the U.S. Army’s elite ceremonial units and the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), this free show features traditional and modern music, disciplined drill, and historical narrative as Soldiers recap the heritage of our country in an inspiring and entertaining performance. Visit: www.usarmyband.com/concerts-events/spirit-of-america.html for information about free tickets.

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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Baby Boot Camp

Marine Corps Community Services Henderson Hall’s New Parent Support Program is hosting a Baby Boot Camp Aug. 21, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the conference room of Bldg. 12 on the Henderson Hall portion of JBM-HH. This class teaches expectant parents how to care for their newborn baby. Lunch is provided. To register or for more information, including future class dates, call 703-614-7204.

Fort Myer athletic field use limited

The newly renovated athletic field at the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, located adjacent to MacArthur Circle, is currently open only for the Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation and Marine Corps Community Services Henderson Hall softball leagues participation. Individual and unit physical training and other special field reservations will not be authorized at this time. To reserve the athletic field on the Fort McNair portion of the joint base, call the Fort McNair Fitness Center at 202-685-3117.

Women’s Equality Day 5K

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NELL KING

Secretary of the Army John McHugh, left, swears in incoming U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley Aug. 14 during an Army Full Honor Retirement and Change of Responsibility Ceremony on Summerall Field at the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. Milley’s wife, Hollyanne, holds the Bible used to administer the oath.

NEW BOSS from page 1

“Now it’s your turn,” he told Milley in front of family, friends, colleagues and classmates. “As an Army, we’ll continue to learn and adapt. [We’ll be smaller] than at any time in our lifetime.

Different? Certainly. The best in the world? You’d better believe it. Doing what the nation asks? Absolutely. In doing so, there’s no more important mission than ensuring America’s sons and daughters are ready. The best led, the best equipped and the best trained force on the planet. I know you understand that.”

In his farewell address, Odierno offered simple but heartfelt words about Milley and his wife, Hollyanne.

“Mark Milley is an incredible Soldier,” Odierno said. “Hollyanne has an incredible heart, and they love the Army more than anything. That’s all you need to know.”

Milley said he was committed to the job and the work Odierno did before him.

“As citizens of the United States, we were granted a gift, the most precious gift of all, the gift of freedom,” he said.

“That is a very, very, very expensive gift, for it is paid for in the sacrifice and the blood of those who came before us.”

Milley said the Army must continue to adapt in order to remain the preeminent fighting force in the world.

“There is no cheap way to change, and more importantly, there is no cheap way to buy freedom,” Milley said. “The only thing more expensive than fighting

and winning a war is fighting and losing a war — and fighting and winning a war is what the United States Army is all about.”

He also paid tribute to both Odierno and his wife, Linda, calling his predecessor a “moral giant” and a man of “enormous grace and enormous distinction.”

When I graduated West Point, I told her, ‘We’re going to stay in five years and get out.’ Linda, our five years are up.

- Gen. Raymond Odierno These sentiments were echoed by the day’s other speakers, who paid tribute to Odierno’s tireless work during periods of intense conflict.

“Ray’s legacy is like Ray himself,” Carter said. “It simply won’t fit into the space behind a podium. He’s a consummate leader, and more, a very symbol of the U.S. Army. Big, strong, capable, always willing … As a leader with over 50 months in Iraq, Ray’s tenacity helped us get through the most heated period of conflict. I and my predecessors as Secretary of Defense and commanders in chief drew great confidence knowing Ray was on the ground in those trying times.”

McHugh said the ceremony was bittersweet, as he was losing a battle buddy and two good friends in both

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“We are rehearsing the day of the show, between shows,” said Sgt. Chinyere Wells-Byrd, who is assigned to the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment, and a three-year veteran of the show. “It’s a lot of rehearsing.”

This is Poole’s second time as a performer in Spirit of America, and he said he enjoys the rehearsal process.

“This is kind of like the same tempo in the beginning,” said Poole. “You have got to make sure everything is perfect.”

Performers audition for roles. In Poole’s case, this is the first experience with live theater.

“I’ve only done stage productions while in The Old Guard,” said Poole. “It’s a lot different pace than normal ceremonies that go on in The Old Guard.”

Every scene in Spirit of America encompasses scenery changes, lighting cues and audio modifications.

Much like a field exercise, Spirit of America has a crawl, walk and run phase, said Poole. From reading the script to full-blown dress rehearsals, the performers are building toward the “run” phase: a live performance.

The Old Guard regularly takes part in a military spectacle called “Twilight Tattoo” over the summer months,

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more efficient use of the joint base’s buildings.

Martin said DPW is currently deciding on a contractor to complete the project.

“Right now we are in the process of finalizing the scope of work, the process and what the requirements of the contractors will be,” he said.

The playground behind

the building has already been removed. Martin said DPW is also working to recycle any salvageable materials from the building’s interior.

Once the building is torn down, the site will be sodded and remain a grassy field, he said.

The facility reduction decision process is on-going, according to DPW. Pentagram staff writer Guv Callahan can be reached at wcallahan@dcmilitary.com.

Odierno and his wife.

“Ray is as fine an officer as I’ve ever known and a leader wholly committed to the Army,” McHugh said. “At all times, he’s been faithfully committed to the men and women of the United States military. Ray firmly believes Soldiers are not in the Army, they are the Army.

It’s always been his No. 1 job to serve them well and serve them honorably.”

Dempsey reflected on the impressive legacy Odierno leaves behind.

“Ray, you stand among the giants, quite literally, of our Army’s history,” he said. “You cast a long and lasting shadow across the Army and the joint force. You leave behind an institution full of exceptional leaders capable of confronting the most complex challenges that we face ahead.”

When it was his turn behind the podium, Odierno thanked the Soldiers of the U.S. Army for everything they do. He said there were Soldiers all over the globe – Iraq, Afghanistan, Korea, Eastern Europe and more – who are “the best of who we have.”

“That’s why I stayed in this uniform for so long,” he said. “It’s because of our Soldiers.”

He also thanked his family and Linda, who he said was the “epitome of selfless service” and a role model for spouses across the Army.

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

but that doesn’t really compare to the rehearsals for Spirit of America, said Poole.

“Spirit of America is like Twilight Tattoo on steroids,” said Poole. “There are a lot more integral parts.”

Sgt. Sean Hackshaw, a member of The Old Guard who plays a Union and a World War II Soldier, is participating in the production of Spirit of America for the second time.

Rehearsals for Spirit of America are a chance for Hackshaw to revisit a passion for the stage.

“In high school I did the drama club,” said Hackshaw. “This actually rekindles some of my acting talents from high school.”

Hackshaw describes himself as a method actor and relishes the opportunity to fine-tune his performance.

“I really like to get into the role and live the role in that particular scene,” said Hackshaw.

Hackshaw looks at the copious amount of rehearsal as a tool to help develop both Soldiers and leaders.

It means a lot to be able to represent the Army in Spirit of America, Hackshaw said.

“I’m going to give it 125 percent,” said Hackshaw. “Put all I can into it.”

For more information on “Spirit of America” and to order tickets, visit www.spiritofamerica.mdw.army.mil or call 1-866-239-9425.

Come celebrate Women’s Equality Day (which is Aug. 26) this year with a 5K race and 1-mile walk at the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH Aug. 21, at 6:30 a.m. starting at the Fort Myer Fitness Center. Women’s Equality Day commemorates Aug. 26, 1920, when women were officially granted by law the right to vote. To register or for more details, call Sgt. 1st Class Adrienne Robinson at 703-696-2964 or Master Sgt. Kang at 703-696-8729.

Open swim for EFMP families

Every other Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon, Exceptional Family Member Program families have a designated area to swim in the Maj. Douglas A. Zembiec Pool on the Henderson Hall portion of the joint base. There will be a portable chair lift available as well as plenty of pool toys.

EFMP families are scheduled for Aug. 22.

Open swim events, co-sponsored by Marine Corps Community Ser vices and Army Community Service, are free and open to EFMP families of all branches of the service. See information on Zembiec pool at www.mccshh.com/ pool.html. Be sure to register at least one day prior to each open swim event by calling 703696-0783 or 703-693-5353.

Stroller walking group

Are you looking for a way to get in shape, meet other moms and have fun with your child?

Come join the Army Community Service stroller walking group at Long Bridge Park in Arlington.

The group meets from 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 24, 26 and 31. This is a group for parents, caregivers and children in strollers from 0 to 5 years old.

All fitness levels are welcome. For information or to register, call 703-696-3512.

Outdoor play group

Army Community Service offers a play group for parents and preschool children to provide time for play, physical activity and socialization for parents. The group meets from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Virginia Highlands Park in Arlington Aug. 27. For information and to register, call 703-696-3512.

Marines seeking new color sergeant

The Marine Corps is seeking a new color sergeant, the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ representative for all formal ceremonial commitments requiring the Marine Corps Battle Color. Eligible Marines must be in the rank of sergeant, not selected for promotion to staff sergeant, be between 74 and 78 inches in height and have outstanding personal appearance. Additional nomination requirements can be found in Marine Administrative Message 385/15 at http://go.usa.gov/3HeU4. Deadline for nominations is Sept. 1.

Save the date: Spirit of America

The U.S. Army Military District of Washington brings Spirit of America to the nation’s capital this September for the first time in four years.

The free, two-hour show combines traditional military ceremony with a large-scale theatrical production that showcases military discipline, historical reenactments, and traditional and modern music. Nine performances are scheduled across two weekends: Sept. 10 to 12, at the D.C. Armory in Washington, D.C., and Sept. 18 to 19, in Fairfax, Va. This patriotic live show is performed by a cast and crew of active-duty Soldiers, not actors, from The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” and the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard). All performances are free and open to the public. For more information, and to order tickets, visit www.spiritofamerica.mdw.army.mil or call 1-866-239-9425.

Annual Doggie Dip is Sept. 12

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Building T482, pictured here, located on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH next to Memorial Chapel off of McNair Road, is scheduled for demolition next fiscal year, according to the JBM-HH Directorate of Public Works.

Join us for the last hoorah of the 2015 pool season before the pools are closed for another winter. Come on out to where every dog has its day, Sept. 12, 10 a.m. to noon at the Fort Myer Officers’ Club Pool Complex. This event is free, but Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation requires all owners to complete a waiver. Also, all dogs must display a current rabies tag. For more information contact Todd Hopkins at 703-696-0594 or 703-939-1045 or email todd.a.hopkins.civ@mail.mil.

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Wars fought by ground troops, new Army chief says

By C. Todd Lopez Army News Service Editor’s Note: This article has been edited for space; to read the full version, visit http:// go.usa.gov/3Hzsm.

Continued freedom in America requires a continued commitment to maintaining strong, equipped, well-led and well-trained ground forces, said the Army’s 39th Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley Aug. 14 during an Army Full Honor Retirement and Change of Responsibility Ceremony on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall.

“There are many who think wars only can be won from great distances - from space, the air, the sea. Unfortunately, those views are very, very wrong,” Milley said.

Milley spoke immediately following his oath as the new chief, assuming responsibilities from Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, who retired during the same ceremony.

“War is an act of politics, where one side tries to impose its political will on the other,” Milley said. “And politics is all about people. And people live on the ground. We may wish it were otherwise. But it is not. Wars are ultimately decided on the ground, where people live, and it is on the ground where the U.S. Army, the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Special Operations forces must never, ever fail.”

The general warned that

flagging commitment to maintaining ground forces will have a devastating cost, in terms of lives and freedom.

“If we do not maintain our commitment to remain strong, in the air, on the sea, and yes, on the ground, we will pay the butcher’s bill in blood and we will forever lose the precious gift of our freedom,” he said. “As your chief of staff, I will ensure we remain ready as the world’s premier combat force. Readiness to fight and win - ground combat is and will remain the U.S. Army’s No. 1 priority. And there will be no other No. 1. We will always be ready to fight today, and we will always prepare to fight tomorrow.”

Defense Secretary Ash Carter told those at the Change of Responsibility Ceremony that he has great confidence in Milley’s ability to lead the Army into an uncertain future.

“He’s the right officer to lead the Army over the next four years, to shape our force, to continue restoring its readiness, to get there quickly and to win - as our nation expects of its Army.

Mark is a leader, a warrior, and a statesman,” Carter said.

Milley most recently served as commander of U.S. Army Forces Command on Fort Bragg, N.C., before replacing Odierno, who served as chief of staff for nearly four years and 39 total years in the Army.

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The official party stands at the beginning of the U.S. Army Full Honor Retirement and Change of Responsibility Ceremony Aug. 14 on Summerall Field at the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base MyerHenderson Hall. From left are: Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, 38th U.S. Army chief of staff; Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter; Secretary of the Army John McHugh; Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey; and the 39th U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley. Milley was sworn in as the Army’s chief of staff immediately following Odierno’s retirement following a nearly 40-year career in the U.S. Army.

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“I hope it gives them an idea of the excellence that is the United States Army and just connects people.

Music connects in a way that nothing else can.”

The concert began with a performance of “Architect of Victory,” written by retired Master Sgt. James Hosay, a former member of “Pershing’s Own.” The U.S. Army Herald Trumpets were showcased in performances of “High Adventure” and were joined by vocalist Sgt. 1st Class Holly C. Shockey in “Don’t Rain on my Parade.”

That was followed by a rendition of composer John Williams’ “The Patriot” and “Liberty for All,” by James A. Beckel, Jr. The band then moved on to “Fantastic Polka” and a rendition of “Ol’ Man River” by vocalist Master Sgt. Alvy R. Powell. Then came a salute to Irving Berlin and a salute to the nation’s armed forces.

The event concluded with a rousing performance of Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture,” which was written to commemorate the Russian defeat of Napoleon’s Grand Armee. To the delight of the crowds, The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Presidential Salute Battery lent its support to the musical score, firing four 5.775pound World War II era anti-tank guns, which fired a total of 29 shots, including the final volley from all four cannons.

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

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Janice Binnicker receives the American flag from Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody during the graveside service for her husband, ninth Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James C. Binnicker, in Arlington National Cemetery Aug. 14.

Binnicker served in the Air Force for 33 years and retired Aug. 1, 1990, according to a U.S. Air Force press release.

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Starbucks Store Manager Taran Haut cuts cake Aug. 14 in celebration of the grand opening of the new store on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base MyerHenderson Hall. Starbucks is located in the same building as the Fort Myer Post Exchange and opened for business Aug. 3.

cross-trained into air operations. While deployed to Vietnam, he planned flights for missions with the 22nd Tactical Air Support Squadron.

After Vietnam and before serving as the ninth chief master sergeant of the Air Force, Binnicker spent time as the senior enlisted adviser for the 12th Air Force, Headquarters Pacific Air Forces and Headquarters Tactical Command.

He also represented the Air Force as senior enlisted adviser on the President’s Commission on Military Compensation.

“Taking care of our Air Force family is not a one-time deal, it’s a forever deal; those are Chief Binnicker’s words, not mine,” said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen.

Mark A. Welsh III. “He believed them, he shared them, and most importantly he lived every day by them. He dedicated all he had to our service and he continued his life’s work as a wingman, leader and warrior.”

As the morning dew still clung to the grass, a caisson trailed by a long line of Airmen, family and friends followed Binnicker to his final resting place in Arlington National Cemetery.

After a three-rifle volley, the playing of Taps, and a B-52 Stratofortress flyover, Cody once again spoke. This time he did so on bended knee with a folded flag in both hands and his words were reserved only for Binnicker’s wife, Janice.

The ninth chief master sergeant of the Air Force now rests in the shadows of the Air Force Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery.

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Marines from Headquarters and Service Battalion, Henderson Hall, Headquarters Marine Corps, raise the American flag as part of a June 9 Field Meet and Flag Day presentation for students at Barcroft Elementary School in Arlington, Va. For 35 years, Henderson Hall Marines has partnered with Barcroft Elementary to mentor students. That program, previously known as the Tutor & Buddy Program, was renamed the Marines Mentoring Millennials program.

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unteer with the program.

“They want to volunteer, either because they have younger siblings or they feel it’s important to give back to the community.

They are already giving so much with being in the service and they still feel compelled to give more.”

The program brings Marines and students together in a variety of activities throughout the school year, including tutoring, mentoring and game playing. There is a pumpkin carving event at Halloween; a holiday party in December; and a Flag Day and field day event in June.

The Marines even started celebrating the Corps’ birthday with students last year, said Sharp.

“The Marines try to make a very personal and positive impression on these children,” she said.

Longtime volunteer Army Master Sgt. James C. Meyers, senior career counselor for JBM-HH, has mentored three children through the program, all of whom were impacted by his efforts, he said.

“Each week we are there, when they enter the room and they see us, faces light up and in my mind I can see the impact, even if it is just their eyes telling me, ‘My mentor is here; I am important to him or her,’” said Meyers. “If we as a team are able to inspire a child to reach his or her full potential that is worth every moment of our time and effort.”

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Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, 38th chief of staff of the Army, accepts the American flag from Secretary of the Army John McHugh while Odierno’s wife, Linda, watches during an Army Full Honor Retirement Ceremony on Summerall Field at the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Aug. 14. During the ceremony, Gen. Mark A. Milley was sworn in as the 39th chief of staff of the Army. Giving remarks about Odierno’s 39 years of service were McHugh, Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter, 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey and Milley. For more photos from this event, visit F l i c k r. c o m / p h o t o s / jbm-hh.

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ABOVE - Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, 38th chief of staff of the Army, holds hands with his wife, Linda, during his Army Full Honor Retirement Ceremony on Summerall Field at the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Aug. 14. During the ceremony, Gen. Mark A. Milley was sworn in as the 39th chief of staff of the Army. Giving remarks about Odierno’s 39 years of service was Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter, Secretary of the Army John McHugh, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey and Milley. LEFT - The 38th Chief of Staff United States Army Gen. Raymond T. Odierno inspects the troops during his Army Full Honor Retirement Ceremony Aug. 14 on Summerall Field at the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall.

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Save the date: Moral Leadership Luncheon Oct. 1.

The next Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Moral Leadership Luncheon will be held Oct. 1, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Fellowship Hall at Memorial Chapel on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH. The guest speaker will be retired U.S. Army Gen. Eric Shinseki, former secretary for the Department of Veterans Affairs and the 34th U.S. Army chief of staff. No RSVP is required for attendance at this event, which is open to all Department of Defense ID card holders. Lunch will be provided. For more information, call Chap. (Maj.) Fred Wendel at 703-696-5688 or email him at alfred.w.wendel12.mil@mail.mil.

Spiritual resiliency at Fort McNair

A Bible study and luncheon series will be held upstairs in Bldg. 41 on the Fort McNair portion of the joint base every Monday beginning Sept. 15 through Dec. 15 from noon to 12:45 p.m. Participants will enjoy a free lunch and study guide on Paul’s letter to the Galatians. To register (the number of participants is limited to 15) contact Betsy Hendrix at 703-696-5635 or via email at betsy.l.hendrix.civ@mail.mil.

Suspicious chemical use – See something? Say Something

Chemical threats can come in many different shapes and sizes. First responders should know the warning signs and hazards of chemical incidents, but everyone – including military and civilian personnel – should be on the alert for suspicious activity around chemicals.

The Department of Homeland Security has released a brochure to help raise public awareness to the indicators of chemical-related crime and how to report suspicious activity. “Know Your Customer: Chemical Security” encourages reporting of behavior out of the norm to law enforcement, such as someone buying an unusually large or small amount of a chemical or someone who doesn’t seem to know what the product they’re buying is used for. See the brochure here: http://goo.gl/5r4LSC.

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will conduct firing party training on a reoccurring basis every Thursday, 9 to 11 a.m. on the field adjacent to Spates Community Club on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH. Blank ammunition will be fired during that time. For more information, please call The Old Guard Public Affairs at 703-696-7149.

Noncommissioned officer training date

With the implementation date of Jan. 1, 2016, for the new noncommissioned officer report DA form 2166-9 series, JBM-HH will hold a training session on Sept. 30 from 8 a.m. to noon in Bldg. 405 on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base to ensure that all Soldiers in the rank of specialist, noncommissioned officers, commissioned officers, civilians (supervisors of NCOs) and human resources professionals/ administrative personnel (delegates) are trained on the new NCO evaluation report and evaluation system functions, regardless of the component. For more information, contact Charissa Seastrum-Morris at 703-696-6363 or Sgt. 1st Class Michael Moton at 703-696-3321.

Volunteers sought

Volunteers are sought for the JBM-HH Partnership in Education program’s Marines Mentoring Millennials initiative. This program connects volunteers with students at Barcroft Elementary School in Arlington to build a mentorship and academic support to help shape children’s lives. Activities for volunteers include tutoring, playing games, pumpkin carving, and participation in holiday-themed events. The program takes place on select Mondays from 11:40 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. beginning in September. For more information, contact the Marine Corps Community Services Henderson Hall school liaison program manager at 703-693-8378.

Avoid mosquito, tick-borne illness

Mosquito bites can be more than just itchy and annoying. A single mosquito bite can make you sick from West Nile, dengue, or chikungunya. Why take a chance?

Use insect repellent on yourself, your friends, and your family. Find out more on how to protect yourself and your loved ones this summer. For more information, visit http://1.usa.gov/1GjltFt.

Improve your public speaking skills

Super sign-up and home tour

Toastmasters International offers free meetings every Tuesday, 5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Pentagon Main Cafeteria (directly under CVS and Dunkin’ Donuts in the Pentagon) on a first come, first served basis. This Pentagon-based Toastmasters Club provides training and practical experience in improving public speaking, listening and leadership skills. For more information, contact Carl Bert at carl.e.sabath.civ@mail.mil or via phone at 703-695-2804 or Jose Romero at joseh.h.romero6@ mail.mil or via phone at 703-695-3443.

The Old Guard funeral firing practice

Please send your submissions for the Sept. 3 edition of the Pentagram via email at pentagramjbmhh@yahoo. com no later than noon, Aug. 26. All submissions must be less than 100 words. Please note that submission of a news note does not guarantee publication.

The Army Officers’ Wives’ Club of the Greater Washington Area will begin its membership year by holding its super sign-up combined with a tour of historic homes on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base Sept.

17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with final tours beginning at 12:30 p.m. For additional details about this event, including how to register, please visit www.aowcgwa.org.

Reservations must be received no later than Sept. 8 and can be made by sending names and telephone numbers of attendees to aowcgwareservations@gmail.com.

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Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program seminars and workshops Reservations are required. Spouses are encouraged to register and attend.

Call the SFL-TAP office, 703-696-0973 or log-in at www.acap.army.mil.

Available to all registered clients who have completed DD2648/2648-1 and initial counseling. Location of seminars and workshops are in the SFL-TAP Bldg. 404 on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH unless notated.

Retiring transition assistance program 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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• Sept. 8 through 9 Business franchise opportunities 1 to 3 p.m.

• Aug. 24 Finding and applying for federal jobs 9:30 a.m. to noon • Aug. 26 • Sept. 23 Federal resume 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

• Sept. 10 Accessing higher education 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Aug. 26 through 27* Career resources 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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Home buying 10 a.m. to noon • Aug. 25 • Sept. 22 Debt free 10 a.m. to noon • Aug. 27 • Sept. 24 TRICARE benefits in depth 10 a.m. to noon • Sept. 10 Capstone (Fridays) 10 a.m. to noon • Aug. 21 or 28 • Sept. 4, 11, 18 or 25 Marketing yourself for a second career 1 to 3 p.m.

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