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Vol. 62, No. 34 August 27, 2015

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Published For Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall

JBM-HH toughening up on texting and driving

By Damien Salas Pentagram Staff Writer

Instances of distracted driving in the National Capital Region are on the rise, according to U.S. Army Installation Management Deputy Commanding General for Operations Maj. Gen. LaWarren Patterson.

During a safety managers training course held last month at IMCOM headquarters in San Antonio, Texas, Patterson stressed the need to combat a recent spike in distracted driving both on and off base, according to Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Safety Program Manager Lenny Davis, who attended for JBM-HH. “We are getting the word out that this is becoming a big issue,” said Davis.

“Especially in teenagers and young adults who text while driving.”

In 2014, 46 percent of drivers admitted to texting while driving, a 12 percent increase from 2013, according to statistics from the National Transportation Safety Board.

“As far as garrison safety is concerned, we are responsible only for informing the public about the dangers of distracted driving,” said Davis. “Enforcement of any violation falls under the [Directorate] of Emergency Services.”

Monetary penalties for texting while driving on the joint base, or any federal property, can be steep.

“Penalties for texting and driving on a federal installation are a $130 fine plus a $25 processing fee, totaling $155,” said

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Penalties for texting and driving on a federal installation are $155 for an initial offense with subsequent offenses costing as much as $500 per citation, according to a Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall traffic safety official. As texting and driving in the National Capital Region is on the rise, JBM-HH security and police officers are cracking down on violations on all three portions of the joint base.

JBM-HH DES Traffic Accident Investigator Patrick O’Mara.

Only one texting while driving citation has been written on JBM-HH, according

to O’Mara. However, this was due to the lack of verbiage in the law— not necessarily

see TEXTING, page 4

JBM-HH recognizes Antiterrorism Awareness Month

By Guv Callahan Pentagram Staff Writer

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A bomb disguised inside a piece of wood is displayed at an informational booth for Antiterrorism Awareness and Prevention Month Aug. 19 at the Fort Myer Exchange at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Representatives from the Joint Force HeadquartersNational Capital Region and the U.S. Army Military District of Washington Antiterrorism and Operational Security Branch, the JBM-HH Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security office and Henderson Hall’s Operations and Training section put on the display to talk to passersby about the community approach to antiterrorism awareness.

Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall community members are being reminded that if they see suspicious activity, they should say something.

Each August, the Army observes Antiterrorism Awareness Month in an effort to educate service members, personnel and the community at large about what they can do to help prevent an attack.

Representatives from the Joint Force Headquarters-National Capital Region and the U.S. Army Military District of Washington Antiterrorism and Operational Security Branch, the JBM-HH Directorate of Plans, Training Mobilization and Security office and Henderson Hall’s operations and training section put on a display in the Fort Myer Exchange Aug. 19 to talk to passersby about the community approach to antiterrorism awareness.

The display included information about individual protective measures, indicators of terrorist behavior and how to cope with an active shooter situation, as well as countering insider threats and much more.

“Overall, individual protective measures – awareness, education and just trying to get people to report suspicious activity – are the most important things,” said Marvin Solomon, JFHQ-NCR/MDW’s antiterrorism branch chief.

see ANTITERRORISM, page 4

Ten things to know around the DoD in September Compiled by Jim Goodwin Pentagram editor Editor’s note: September marks the last month of the fiscal year, as well as the first full month of school for many school-aged children in the National Capital Region. As the summer months begin to wind down, there is no slowing of national observances, key events and significant dates for those within the

New Hatfield Gate traffic pattern part of increased force protection measures

Department of Defense, armed services and Joint Base MyerHenderson Hall. Here are 10 items of note for the month of September, up through the start of Fiscal Year 2016 on Oct. 1.

1. Max leave for carryover reverts to 60 days - Sept. 30 marks the deadline that Soldiers can carry up to 75 days of leave from one year to the next, according to All Army Activities Message 022/1213. As of

Oct. 1, which marks the start of a new fiscal year, Soldiers can maintain up to a maximum of 60 days of leave. Sixty days was the original amount Soldiers could maintain from one year to the next before 2008, when the 75-day leave policy was implemented due to “high operations tempo,” according to an Army news article. While serving in a combat zone, Soldiers can accrue up to 120 days of leave,

according to the article. The message can be read in full at http://goo.gl/vhCRDw.

2. Spirit of America September marks the start of the U.S. Army Military District of Washington’s Spirit of America show, a free, two-hour performance that combines traditional military ceremony with a largesee TEN THINGS, page 6

In an effort to enhance Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s force protection posture and overall security, there has been a change to the traffic pattern at Fort Myer’s Hatfield Gate at 2nd Street South and Washington Boulevard.

Everyone accessing Fort Myer through Hatfield Gate now must drive toward the right and around the loop where the Visitor Inspection Lanes are located (rather than turning left on Sheridan Avenue or going straight onto Carpenter Road).

At the ID Card checkpoint along that loop, vehicles will be sent to one of two primary lanes: Lane 1 - Department of Defense, Common Access Card Automated Installation Entry cardholders will travel on this lane, which is the “ID Card/no search” lane (turning right out of the search loop onto Carpenter Road).

Lane 2 - the Visitor Search Lane - Non-DoD ID card-

see HATFIELD, page 4

News Notes Intramural flag football begins Aug. 29

This year’s season will begin with games at the Flag Pole Parade Field on the Fort McNair portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Aug. 29.

Twelve teams will play hourlong games from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each weekend through Nov. 15. Players, family members of players and onlookers are not authorized to park in front of personal quarters, but can park in available public parking lots at Fort McNair. There will be ample parking at the tennis court and National Defense University parking lots. For more information, call 703-696-7867/68.

Stroller walking group Aug. 31

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. 31. This is a group for parents, caregivers and children up to age 5. All fitness levels are welcome.

For information or to register, call 703-696-3512.

Professional development session Sept. 1

The joint base workforce is invited to attend the upcoming quarterly professional development session Sept. 1 from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m., hosted by the Joint Force HeadquartersNational Capital Region and the U.S. Army Military District Washington Commander Maj. Gen. Bradley Becker. This event will be held inside Conmy Hall at the Fort Myer portion of the

see NEWS NOTES, page 4

Index

This week in military history . . . . page Labor Day hours . . . . . . . . . . . . page Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page News notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page Women’s Equality 5K results . . . page In photos: Preserving freedom. . . page In photos: Back to School . . . . . . page SFL-TAP events . . . . . . . . . . . . . page

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Cornucopia and community

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Staff from Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Bldg. 59 (Headquarters Building) serve themselves during a building-wide cook-out behind the building on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base Aug. 21. Participants donated dishes of food, drinks and other materials for the event. For more imagery from this event, see page 3 or visit us online at Flickr.com/photos/jbm-hh.

JBM-HH Labor Day weekend

Operations and services holiday hours

This week in military history

FORT MYER Auto Shop

Closed.

Bowling Alley

Open 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

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 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.

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.

Headquarters Command Battalion

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

Library

Closed.

Military Police Station

Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

For more information, call 703-696-3525.

Officers Club

Closed.

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.

Spates

Closed.

Fitness Center

Closed.

Officers Club

Closed.

Aug. 28

This photo shows aviator Capt.

Thomas S. Baldwin in one of the Wright Military Flyers at Fort Myer sometime between 1910 and 1915.

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FORT MCNAIR Closed.

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Exchange

Barber Shop

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HENDERSON HALL 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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Aug. 29

Seaman Benjamin Swearer is awarded the Medal of Honor for actions on this day, according to an entry on Navy.mil. Swearer was the first man to raise the flag on the captured Fort Clark at Hatteras Inlet, N.C.

Aug. 30

Air Force Lt. Col. Guion S. Bluford becomes the first African American to travel into space, according to the This Day in Military History website. Bluford was a mission specialist on the space shuttle Challenger’s third mission.

Aug. 31

The Board of Navy Commissioners – senior officers who oversaw naval technical affairs – are replaced by the five technical bureaus, according to the This Day in Military History website. The bureaus were: Bureau of Naval Yards and Docks; Bureau of Construction, Equipment and Repairs; Bureau of Provisions and Clothing; Bureau of Ordnance and Hydrography; and the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, which retains its name today. The bureaus would eventually become what is today’s modern systems commands.

Sept. 1

The first U.S. Navy Seabee unit, the 6th Naval Construction Battalion, arrives in Guadalcanal, according to an entry on Navy. mil. The battalion finalized construction of Henderson Airfield on the island, a major airfield used by Allied forces.

Sept. 2

Aboard the battleship USS Missouri at Tokyo Bay, the Japanese officially surrender to the Allies, according to an entry on the Marine Corps History Division’s website. The Corps’ senior representative was Lt. Gen. Roy S. Geiger, who replaced Gen. Holland “Howlin’ Mad” Smith as commanding general, Fleet Marine Force Pacific.

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Almost all activities on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall will be closed Monday, Sept. 7. The facilities and places of business listed have reported open or closed hours for Sept. 7. Unless otherwise noted, this list applies to Sept. 7. This list is not all encompassing; please check with the facility you wish to visit for more details.

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Compiled by Jim Goodwin Editor, Pentagram The British defeat American forces at the Battle of Long Island, according to the This Day in Military History website. Continental line and militia regiments from several states failed to hold back a well-coordinated attack by the British Army.

Following flight tests at Fort Myer, the U.S. Army accepts Army Dirigible No. 1 from Capt. Thomas S. Baldwin, according to an online U.S. Air Force historical study, “One Hundred Ten Years of Flight.” On Sept. 3, Orville Wright would begin flight tests of the Wright Flyer at Fort Myer.

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Joint base welcomes students back to class

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Back to school tips and tricks

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Children from the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Cody Child Development Center toss their caps during the Strong Beginnings graduation ceremony for 58 students June 5, in the facility’s cafeteria. As children transition from pre-school to kindergarten, parents can help ease their children’s transition by taking a few steps on the first day of the new school year.

By Julia LeDoux Pentagram Staff Writer

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Staff Sgt. Justin Martin, center, drops off his sons William and Alexander for their first day back to school at Amidon-Bowen Elementary School in Southwest Washington Aug. 24. Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Soldiers greet them and pass out pencils to the students as part of an ongoing tradition.

By Julia LeDoux Pentagram Staff Writer Students from across the National Capital Region returned to the classroom Aug. 24 and those who attend AmidonBowen Elementary School in Southwest Washington, D.C., received a rousing back to school welcome from Joint Base MyerHenderson Hall.

A little more than 300 students walked through the school’s gates Monday and were greeted by Soldiers from

Headqua r ter s Com ma nd Battalion, JBM-HH staff, faculty members, local police Chief Jeffery Brown, commander, 1st District, Metropolitan Police Department, and one of the Washington Nationals racing presidents, Teddy Roosevelt.

“I think it’s just nice to just cheer the kids on, make sure they have a good year and give back to the community a little,” said Sgt. Adam W. Luthy, one of nearly a dozen joint base volunteers who passed out pencils along with

encouraging words to the kids.

“I t hink it’s ver y aweinspiring,” said Staff Sgt. Timothy Wise. “For me, I never had anything like this coming through school. The first day of school, everything is tense, you’re trying to find where you’re going to go. In this situation, you’ve got Soldiers, you’ve got school teachers and everyone is here to welcome them. It’s a very nice environment.”

The JBM-HH public affairs

see AMIDON-BOWEN, page 6

Parents are the first and most important of their children’s teachers, and with school in session or about to get underway throughout much of the National Capital Region, many are looking for ways to ensure the academic year gets off to a great start.

Shirley Roseboro, a Strong Beginnings teacher at Cody Child Development Center on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, said one of the keys to preparing pre-kindergarteners for school is for parents to reinforce learning at home.

“We ask the parents to read at least 30 minutes every day,” she said. “Read everything. When you’re at a stop sign, call out the letters. Talk about the colors, talk about the shapes of the signs while you’re driving.

“Let them do things for themselves,” she continued. “We try

to push the kids to do things for themselves, to be independent, because that’s what they are going to have to do when they go to school.”

Strong Beginnings is a program that is designed to prepare children for kindergarten.

Kids enrolled in the program are taught during a structured learning time for three hours a day, going over the Pledge of Allegiance, the calendar, weather and news of the day.

They also work in small groups and focus on language and literacy skills, math, science technology and social studies.

“The children will also participate in Smart Start, a program where they learn to play different sports,” she said.

Roseboro said she also talks with the Strong Beginnings students about what it will be like when they walk into “big” school for the first time.

see BACK TO SCHOOL, page 6

Cookin’ out

ABOVE - Multi-colored candles mark the surprise birthday cake presented by Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall staff to Spencer Hardney, chief of JBM-HH Plans and Operations, during the Bldg. 59 (Headquarters Building) cook-out event Aug. 21 at the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH. RIGHT - Staff from Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Bldg. 59 (Headquarters Building) serve themselves during a building-wide cook-out behind the building on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base Aug. 21.

Participants donated dishes of food, drinks and other materials for the event. For more photos from this event, visit Flickr.com/photos/jbm-hh.

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Aug. 29

7 p.m.

The U.S. Army Band Downrange will perform at Leesylvania State Park Marina in Woodbridge, 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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TEXTING from page 1

a lack of offenders.

“Our old list of fines did not include texting,” he said.

As of July 1, in the state of Virginia (off-post) the first offense for texting costs $500, according to O’Mara.

“Fines on federal property are different than state or county property.

Our fine amounts are agreed upon by about 15 federal district court judges, but they are not required to adhere to those amounts if a violator decides to fight the ticket,” he said.

One person cited about a month ago on the joint base for texting while driving fought the citation, said O’Mara.

However, instead of getting out of the

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citation the offender was ordered to pay $500, said O’Mara.

“The judge up’ed the fine to $500 to mirror the new Virginia law,” he said.

Subsequent offenses of texting while driving on federal property can lead to fines equal to that dictated under Virginia law ($500 per offense), he said. Under current law, law enforcement officers can stop motorists for texting and driving as a primary offense, meaning a “violator can be pulled over solely for the texting,” said O’Mara.

But while laws have changed to better enable law enforcement officers to combat texting and driving, federal leadership concern over the matter is not a new topic. President Barack Obama signed Executive Order 13513, Federal Leadership on Reducing Text Messaging while Driving, Oct. 1, 2009. That order

specifically forbids texting while driving on military installations or driving anywhere in government vehicles.

“Law enforcement, not just the joint base, is cracking down on texting and driving,” said O’Mara. “It is proven that it can be deadly and the consequences of doing it do not outweigh the benefits.”

Still, some device usage is allowed while operating a motor vehicle under current laws, according to O’Mara.

Hands-free cell phone use – meaning use of blue-tooth enabled technology and not using a cell phone’s speaker system – is allowed. So is use of a Global Positioning System device, but any input of data into a GPS must be done when the vehicle is not in motion, noted O’Mara.

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

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joint base. The guest speaker is psychologist Dr. James T. Reese, who served as a platoon leader in Vietnam and was an FBI agent and criminal profiler for 25 years. Reese will share his experiences and discuss how we can prepare to cope with the demands and the challenges we meet in an ever-changing world. For more information, call 202-685-3356.

Brown bag lunch topics Sept. 1

The Marine Corps Community Services Henderson Hall Behavioral Health Branch offers lunchtime classes select Tuesdays in September, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dates and topics are: Sept.1, Communication and Assertiveness; Sept.

15, Coping with Transition; Sept. 22, Coping Strategies for Uncertainties of Life; Sept. 29, Principles for Healthy Relationship and Marriage.

The classes are held in Bldg. 12’s conference room on Henderson Hall, and participants are welcome to bring a lunch. Register by calling 703-614-7204.

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.

Education outreach at the Pentagon Sept. 9

A Marine Corps Community Services Henderson Hall Education Services representative will be at the Pentagon Sept. 9, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to meet with Marines and other service members about educational opportunities. The location is between corridors 1 and 2, second deck, A Ring. Call 703-614-9104 for more information.

VA claims assistance Sept. 10

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In an effort to enhance Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s force protection posture and overall security, the traffic pattern has changed for those entering the Fort Myer portion of the joint base via Hatfield Gate at 2nd Street South and Washington Boulevard.

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holders will go along this lane. Commercial vehicles will be sent on this lane.

Once identification is validated and approved, access will be granted. DoD and AIE cardholders will have the least

delay through Lane 1, which requires no search. While accessing or egressing Hatfield Gate via this new traffic pattern, use caution and be aware of traffic in parallel lanes.

JBM-HH leaders appreciate patience and cooperation as this force protection measure is implemented.

For more information, call the JBM-HH Military Police operations desk at 703-588-2801.

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Volunteers needed Sept. 11

Volunteers are needed to assist with meal packing for low-income older adults, veterans, first responders and active duty service members and their families Sept. 11 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The opening kick-off for the event will be from 9 to 10 a.m., but volunteer slots are available beginning at 8 a.m. and go all day. Potential volunteers can find out more information about the event and register by visiting http://goo.gl/k73yCE.

Annual Doggie Dip is Sept. 12

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The display also included simulated examples of improvised explosive devices that have been used in past terrorist attacks, including pressure cooker and pipe bombs, so community members would have a better idea of what these weapons look like.

Promoting awareness and vigilance, along with educating community members on how to report suspicious activity is paramount in antiterrorism efforts, said Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Operations Specialist Willie Gresham III. “We’re just trying to get the word out there and make people aware that every little thing counts,” he said.

“Something that you see that you may think is small could set a pattern and turn into something big.”

For example, if you notice somebody taking photos of one of the joint base’s gates, Gresham said, that could be a security risk.

If community members see something strange or out of the ordinary, all it takes is a phone call or a simple conversation.

“The biggest thing is reporting,” Gresham said. “If you see something unusual, report it.”

Community members can report suspicious behavior to the local authorities, their commanders, military police, the Directorate of Emergency Services and DPTMS, Gresham said.

“As long as it gets reported, it will get looked into,” he said.

According to MDW, an antiterrorism officer basic course was held at Fort Belvoir earlier this month, preparing antiterrorism officers with the skills and knowledge they need to educate the community. Eighty participants completed the course.

The Army iWatch program provides the community with an online, anonymous outlet to report suspicious activity.

For more information about iWatch,

Veterans Administration claims assistance is available by appointment Sept. 10 and 24, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., in Bldg. 29 on the Henderson Hall portion of the joint base. An American Veterans (AMVETS) representative will be there to review service member medical records, and provide assistance with the Department of Veterans Affairs disability compensation claims process. For an appointment, please call 703-614-6828.

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.

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 703696-5635 or at betsy.l.hendrix.civ@mail.mil.

Devil Dog 7K race Sept. 16

Registration is open for the Sept. 16 Devil Dog 7K Race. Part of the OohRah Run Series, the race begins at 6:45 a.m. at the Cpl. Terry L. Smith Gymnasium on the Henderson Hall portion of the joint base and proceeds through the Fort Myer portion. Participation is open to Department of Defense identification card holders, the first 100 registered participants receive an event tee shirt. See details and the link to register at www. mccsHH.com/OohRahRunSeries.

Super sign-up and home tour Sept. 17

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visit http://www.myarmyonesource. com and select the iWATCH Army/ Antiterrorism logo on the website. To file a report, go to https://iwatcharmy. org/index.html.

For threat information resources, visit the iSALUTE Website at https:// www.usarmy.mil/suite/page/633775.

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

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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JBM-HH celebrates Women’s Equality Day with 5K race, one mile walk

Preserving freedom

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A detail image shows Greg Wyatt’s “Price of Freedom” just outside of Arlington National Cemetery’s Welcome Center Aug. 12. Part of the sculpture represents each branch of the military, the Nurses’ Corps and Rosie the Riveter.

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Shaina Cales reaches the finish line during the Women’s Equality Day 5K Run/1-Mile Walk on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Aug. 21. Cales completed the race as overall female finisher with a time of 19:13. More imagery from this event is available online at Flickr.com/photos/jbm-hh.

By Damien Salas Pentagram Staff Writer Each year, Aug. 26 marks the anniversary of women’s right to vote being granted in 1920 through the passing of the Constitution’s 19th Amendment. On Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, the Equal Opportunity Office in conjunction with Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation coordinated a race to celebrate the observance.

This year, the Aug. 21 race on JBM-HH boasted 187 participants.

For three years, Sgt. 1st Class Adrienne Robinson, senior enlisted equal opportunity advisor for JBM-HH, has been a part of the race’s coordination efforts.

“Women had to work so hard to earn the right to vote,” said Robinson at this year’s race.

“We get together to run and walk – which is a little different than the marches and rallies held by activists around 1920, but I think this is an appropriate way to commemorate the history.”

On the same day in Fort Benning, Ga., two women – Capt. Kristen Griest and 1st Lt. Shaye Haver – pinned on their Ranger Tabs, making U.S. Army history as the first of their gender to graduate from Ranger School.

“I think that is outstanding,” said Robinson about the historic occasion. “I couldn’t do it, but I am glad they did. It sets a precedent, and it opens doors for others.”

Overall male finisher Bethuel Kiplogat completed the 5K with a time of 17:30, while female overall finisher Shaina Cales came in with a time of 19:13.

The next road races on the joint base are the Devil Dog 7K on the Henderson Hall portion of the joint base Sept. 17 (register at www.mccsHH.com/ OohRahRunSeries), and the Oct. 30 Demon and Doggie Dash on the Fort Myer portion. Patrons can register for that race at www.jbmhhmwr.com.

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

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Sachika Iwata, from New York, works on the base of Greg Wyatt’s “Price of Freedom” just outside of Arlington National Cemetery’s Welcome Center Aug. 12. The sculpture was dedicated May 25, 2003, Memorial Day, and is maintained annually.

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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.

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Gen. Martin E. Dempsey (left), chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, observes the Army Full Honors Change of Responsibility Ceremony between retiring U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno and new U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley on Summerall Field Aug. 14 on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Dempsey will retire Sept. 25 during a ceremony at Fort Myer; Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. will become the next Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman following Dempsey’s retirement.

3. Dempsey to retire - U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, will retire during a formal ceremony on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Sept. 25. Dempsey has served in his current position nearly four years and has more than 40 years of service in the U.S. Army with a career that began following his graduation from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1974.

Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., the 36th commandant of the Marine Corps, was confirmed in July to succeed Dempsey as chairman.

4. Suicide Awareness and Prevention - September is National Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month, which the Department of Defense and individual armed services observe annually. Although the 2015 theme for this observance was not available at press time, the DoD provides a comprehensive list of resources online at http://go.usa.gov/36kJJ. Immediate resources are available for service members and families in distress, including the Military Crisis Line, which is available 24 hours a day via phone, online chat, or text message.

Call 1-800-273-8255 and press 1; visit www.militarycrisisline.net; or text 838255.

5. Hispanic Heritage - DoD will celebrate National Hispanic Heritage month beginning Sept. 15. The observance, which begins runs to Oct. 15, recognizes the significant contributions made by the nation’s Hispanic-

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Americans in the armed forces. A local formal event will be held on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH Oct. 8, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Community Center (Bldg. 405). Details about this observance will be published in a future edition of the Pentagram.

6. National Preparedness Month - The ninth month of the year also marks the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s National Preparedness Month, an observance meant to encourage individuals, families and communities to make preparedness plans in the event of disasters and emergency situations, such as floods, hurricanes, power outages and wildfires. The Defense Department participates in this observance annually, encouraging service members, employees and families to stay ready; this year’s theme is “Don’t wait. Communicate. Make your emergency plan today.” The DoD has a special web page specifically for this observance, offering information via social media, videos, fact sheets and other online tools on just how the DoD partners with FEMA to “strengthen our collective security, resilience and readiness,” according to the website at http://go.usa. gov/36mbC. In related news, the DoD announced Aug. 21 the dispatch of some 200 active duty Soldiers to help combat wild fires in western states, according to a DoD news article.

7. Return unused prescription drugs - Sept. 25 is the 10th Annual National Prescription Drug TakeBack, an annual observance coordinated by the Drug Enforcement Agency that encourages communities across the U.S. to sponsor scheduled times on this day to allow patients to return unused and/or expired prescribed medications in an effort to stem misuse and abuse of such drugs. The Department of Defense participates in this observance annually. JBM-HH will have a take-back collection point at the commissary on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base Sept. 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call George Suber, JBM-HH Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program Specialist, at 703-696-3900. According to a DEA press release, the first nine take-back events have resulted in the collection of some 2,411 tons of drugs.

8. Heroism awarded - The Oregon Army National Guard announced that guardsman Spc. Aleksander R. Skarlatos, one of three Americans who subdued a gunman on a train bound for Paris, Aug. 21, will be awarded the Soldier’s Medal, the U.S. Army’s highest award for acts of heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy, according to a National Guard Bureau news article. Skarlatos, along with Airman 1st Class Spencer Stone and Anthony Sadler, were on vacation traveling from Amsterdam when Skarlatos called to other passengers to act after he spotted a gunman emerge from a lavatory carrying an AK-47 and a Lugar pistol, according to the article. Skarlatos is being awarded the medal because he exemplified “the highest standards of selfless service,” according to Secretary of the Army John McHugh in the article.

Stone has been nominated for the Airman’s Medal, which is the Air Force’s highest non-combat award, according to the article. The article does not annotate when Skarlatos and Stone may receive the awards.

9. Gold Star Mother’s Day - Sept. 27 marks Gold Star Mother’s Day, an annual observance begun June 23, 1926, when a joint congressional resolution designated the last Sunday in September as Gold Star Mother’s Day, according to a 2014 presidential proclamation. The event is observed via presidential, governor and local government proclamations annually. Those designated as Gold Star Mothers are the mothers of active duty service members who have died while in the service.

10. New USMC degree program - The Marine Corps announced a new program that allows enlisted Marines in some 20 intelligence-related military occupational specialty fields to compete for undergraduate or graduate degree programs at the National Intelligence University in Washington. Marine Administrative Message 399/15 announced the program as a means of broadening “the education and experience of enlisted Marines who have demonstrated potential for future leadership in the intelligence occupational fields,” reads the message. Marines in the ranks of corporal through master sergeant within particular intelligence MOSs are eligible for the program, which allows selectees to earn a bachelor’s of science in intelligence, a master’s of science in strategic intelligence or a master’s of science and technology intelligence degree. Nomination packages are due to Headquarters Marine Corps Dec. 1, 2015. Nomination criteria and submission instructions can be found at http://go.usa.gov/36mMz.

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Young students look up to Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Soldiers, who welcome the students back to school at Amidon-Bowen Elementary School in Washington Aug. 24. More than 300 students of Amidon-Bowen Elementary School in the District of Columbia were greeted by Soldiers from JBM-HH, Washington Nationals mascot Teddy the President, McGruff the Crime Dog, and local police during the students’ first day back to school. The Soldiers handed out pencils and other school supplies to the students, a tradition now of seven years.

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and school liaison offices, along with the Southwest Washing ton Advisor y Neighborhood Commission for Ward Six have greeted students at the start of the school year for seven years. The event started in 2009 when Bowen Elementary School merged with Amidon Elementary to make the merger easier on students.

“They come every year,” said Principal Isabella M i l ler. “ T hey m a ke the kids’ day, because they greet them. They are excited to see them.

Any anxiety goes away right away.”

Army Staff Sgt. Justin Ma r t i n of t he 529t h R e g i me nt a l Sup p or t Company and his wife Sun, walked their 5-yearold twin boys William and Alexander to AmidonBowen for their first day of

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“In this building, they are the big kids,” she said.

“I talk to them and let them know that they are going to be considered the little kids. I tell them don’t be scared, don’t be intimidated, because the kids are all going to be nice. They are confident. They know they can do it.”

To further ease the transition, Roseboro said parents should also visit their kindergartner’s new school and teacher before class starts if that is possible.

Make sure the child gets a great night’s sleep the night before school and has

kindergarten. And William already had his plans made for the rest of the day.

“I’m probably gonna play,” he said.

JBM-HH partners with Amidon-Bowen under the Partnership in Education, a Department of Defense Education Activity program which links the individual armed services’ garrisons, installations and commands wit h local schools to enhance student education.

Headquarters Command Battalion Commander Lt. Col. Johnathon Kupka said greeting the students reminded him of his school days and the anticipation of the first day of class.

“I don’t ever remember it being this festive,” he said.

“It’s a day these kids look forward to, the first day, the last day and the day before Christmas break. It’s fun to be here.”

For more photos from the event, see page 7.

Pentagram staff writer Julia LeDoux can be reached at jledoux@dcmilitary.com. breakfast before heading out for the first day.

“We talk about the first day jitters,” Roseboro said.

“The parents can help by letting the kids know it’s okay. They can talk about what it was like on their first day.”

She also urged parents to quickly leave the classroom when dropping off their student on the first day.

“Separation anxiety is one of the hardest things,” she said. “I find once the parents kiss the kids good-bye and leave, it’s easier on the kids and on the teacher.”

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

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ABOVE - Headquarters Command Battalion Command Sgt. Maj. Kenyatta L. Mack and Commander Lt. Col. Johnathon M. Kupka help distribute pencils to Amidon-Bowen Elementary School students in Washington, on their first day back to school Aug. 24. This event has become a tradition for Joint Base MyerHenderson Hall Soldiers. ABOVE RIGHT - McGruff the Crime Dog, center, takes a moment to pose with Staff Sgt. Pablo Robledo Jr., Command Sgt. Maj. Kenyatta L. Mack, Sgt. 1st Class Joseph T. Dinuzzo and Sgt. Adam W. Luthy on the first day of school at Amidon-Bowen Elementary School Aug. 24 in Washington. The Soldiers, all assigned to Headquarters Command Battalion, and McGruff the Crime Dog welcomed students back to school with pencils and other school supplies.

RIGHT - Washington Nationals mascot Teddy the President and Lt. Col. Johnathon M. Kupka, commander of Headquarters Command Battalion, Joint Base MyerHenderson Hall, climb on the jungle gym at Amidon-Bowen Elementary School in Washington Aug. 24. The JBM-HH public affairs and school liaison offices, along with the Southwest Washington Advisory Neighborhood Commission for Ward Six, have greeted students at the start of the school year for seven years.

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Welcome aboard coffee Sept. 24

The annual Naval Officers’ Spouses’ Club of D.C. (NOSCDC) welcome aboard coffee event will be held at the Fort Myer Officers Club Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The club is located at 214 Jackson Avenue on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. This year’s guest speaker is Adm. Bill Moran, chief of naval personnel. A charge of $15 includes a continental breakfast, payable either online or at the door. Membership forms may now be completed online. RSVP by Sept. 17 to Elizabeth Shaw at firstvp@noscdc.com. For more information about NOSCDC, visit www.noscdc.com or www.facebook.com/noscdc.

NCO training date Sept. 30

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

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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.

information and a list of those scheduled to participate, please visit www.mccsHH.com/FECF2015 or call 703614-6828 for more information.

Save the date: Moral Leadership Luncheon Oct. 1.

The Marine Corps Installations Command Inspector General serves as the eyes and ears of the commander, Marine Corps Installations Command, ensuring the highest standards of ethical leadership, respect, and quality of life for Marines, Sailors and civilian Marines.

The IG asks that Marines, Sailors and civilian Marines report fraud, waste and abuse of authority and mismanagement to the IG. Filing a complaint can be done by calling 703-604-0061, faxing 703-604-0004, emailing mcicom_ig@usmc.mil, or mailing the IG at: Marine Corps Installation Command, Command Inspector General, 701 South Courthouse Road, Arlington, Va., 22204.

Save the date: Fall education and career fair Oct. 15

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.

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.wendel2. mil@mail.mil.

Marine Corps Community Services Henderson Hall is hosting its annual Fall and Education Fair Oct. 15, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cpl. Terry L. Smith Gymnasium on the Henderson Hall portion of the joint base. This event, open to Department of Defense ID card holders, can meet with representatives from different colleges and universities, as well as potential employers. For more

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Fort Myer athletic field use limited

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.

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.

Improve your public speaking skills

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.

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.

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Please send your submissions for the Sept. 10 edition of the Pentagram via email at pentagramjbmhh@yahoo. com no later than noon, Sept. 2. All submissions must be less than 100 words. Please note that submission of a news note does not guarantee publication.

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