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Vol. 60, no. 35 September 13, 2013
Shoulder to Shoulder: Standing Ready and Resilient
Doggie Dip
By OCPA & JFHQ-NCR/MDW Public Affairs
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An anxious Nelson, a golden retriever/lab mix, waits for a pool-side pitch from 5-year-old Davis McNulty to start off the Sept. 7 Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Doggie Dip at the Officers Club pools. Nelson, and nearly six dozen other dogs, had the opportunity for a dog paddle to close out the O’ Club outdoor swimming season.
Dozens of Doggie Dippers take end-of-season plunge By Jim Dresbach Pentagram Staff Writer
Before the plugs were pulled on the Fort Myer Officers Club swimming pools Sept. 7, a whole gang of pooches, kids and masters shared a late summer morning dip. A total of 272 paws were submerged into the O’ Club’s figure eight, wading and lap pools at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s annual doggie dip. The two-hour, come-as-youare swim, which is designed for dogs to get the last swim of the season, drew 68 well-behaved
canines. “We had 86 [dogs] in 2012, but the numbers held steady,” said JBM-HH Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation event organizer Todd Hopkins. “The first year we had this [the doggie dip], we had 26 show up. Now, I see people who have been here two or three years straight.” As the numbers have increased, so have the human endorsements of the free, fun and family-orientated swim where owners can join their pets in the pools. For Mandi, a 2-and-asee DOGGIE, page 8
The Army Suicide Prevention Program is an enduring effort aligned under the U.S. Army’s Ready and Resilient Campaign to sustain a supportive environment that enhances the resiliency of Soldiers, Army civilians, and family members and fosters total unit readiness. This year, the Army will extend its observance of National Suicide Prevention Week to the entire month of September, reinforcing its commitment to reduce risk behaviors and incidents of suicide in its ranks, and promote help seeking behaviors. The theme for 2013 is Shoulder to Shoulder: Standing Ready and Resilient. The Army continues its multipronged approach that tailors suicide intervention, prevention and response measures to ensure Soldier resilience, such as: • Encouraging more leadership engagement at all echelons as a life-saving initiative. • Promoting military/community resources to increase help seeking behaviors. • Emphasizing the importance/effectiveness of resiliency and suicide prevention training. • Synchronizing the Suicide Prevention Month priorities with the Ready and Resilient Campaign. • Continuing to deploy Mobile Training Teams to conduct Ask, Care, Escort-Suicide Intervention (ACE-SI) training to augment local commanders’ efforts What continued efforts does the Army have planned for the future? The Army will remain committed to improving individual/collective resilience and total force readiness through programs and policies which support Soldiers, Army civilians and their family members. This comprehensive effort will extend across traditional program boundaries and leverage existing and emerging see SUICIDE, page 8
‘Back to the grind’ weight loss challenge begins By Julia LeDoux Pentagram Staff Writer
Summer is over and the holidays are just around the corner, so there’s no better time than now to take part in the Joint Base MyerHenderson Hall Fitness Center’s “back to the grind weight loss contest.” The 12-week contest kicked off with weigh-ins Sept. 9 and 10, but there’s still time to sign up for the contest, which ends with final weigh-outs before Thanksgiving on Nov. 25-26.
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“I’m flexible with the weighins,” said Sylvia Garcia, JBM-HH fitness coordinator. “I’m definitely not going to turn people away. The purpose of this program is to encourage participation.” Anyone who is eligible to use the fitness centers on the joint base can participate in the back to the grind challenge. Participants can opt to take part individually or as part of a four person team. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place male and female losers and to the 1st and 2nd place losing
team. Thus far, more than 30 people have signed up for the contest. Winners will be determined by the percentage of total weight loss, with a healthy weight loss being one percent of your beginning weight per week. That means a person who weighs 280 pounds can be expected to lose about two to three pounds a week while a person weighing 180 pounds can lose one to two pounds PHOTO BY RACHEL LARUE per week. A participant in the “Back to the Grind” fitness chalGarcia stressed that weight lenge steps on the scale for the initial weigh-in Sept. 9. loss or maintenance should be Winners will be determined by the percentage of total see WEIGHT, page 10
weight lost during the final weigh-out Nov. 25-26.
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Tomb of the Unknowns
Observers at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery take photographs during the Changing of the Guard ritual July 26. The Sentinels of the Tomb of the Unknowns are part of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard).
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Name? Pfc. Tahira Lawrence Job title/where do you work? Henderson Hall Admin Office. Military service? USMC. Favorite sports team? Chicago Bulls. Favorite book? “Flags of Our Fathers.” Favorite food? Spaghetti. Favorite band/music artist? Rihanna. Favorite movie? “Ali.” Favorite place you’ve ever traveled to or been stationed? Arlington, Va. What do you like most about working on JBM-HH? Leadership. What are your goals for the year? Enroll in school. What do you like most about living in the National Capital Region? Monuments. What’s your favorite attraction to see in the NCR? The Iwo Jima Memorial. If you won the lottery, what would you do? Take leave and travel. What advice do you have for someone getting stationed at JBM-HH? Don’t forget, a goal without a deadline is just a dream.
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If you’ve ever looked at a photo, read the caption underneath and thought • you could do better, now is your chance. Each week, “Caption This” will have a photo taken from around the base. It’s up to you to figure out the best, funniest or craziest caption that describes what’s going on in the picture. The only rule is you have to KEEP IT CLEAN! “Caption This” submissions can be sent either by emailing them to pentagramjbmhh@yahoo.com, commenting on our Facebook page www.facebook. com/jbmhh or just stopping by Headquarters Bldg. 59, suite 116 and dropping it off. Don’t forget to add the “Caption This” number, your name, rank or position and where you work. Commander, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Every week the Pentagram staff will pick their favorite. The winner’s Col. Fern O. Sumpter’s vision and philosophy: name, caption along with the photo, will be printed in the newspaper. Compete with your friends and coworkers and see who can come up with the With a team of resource management savvy and technically competent best one. And if you have a photo you think would make a great “Caption DoD professionals, establish JBM–HH as DoD’s premier provider of consis- This,” send it in. tent, quality services that enhance readiness and the overall well-being of our customers. We must be ... - Experts at what we do … constantly improving our skills and knowledge. “Sequestration has taken its toll on the - Focused … set priorities and complete the mission. motor pool.” - Committed … to the mission and each other, fostering a community of excellence. Josh Vierela - Professional/respectful … remain calm, even when others are not… count on each other at all times, treating everyone with dignity and respect.
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Safety tip In case of emergency, plan to survive Preparing for an emergency requires a bit of effort, but it’s time well spent. What if an explosion, a landslide or a flash flood forced an evacuation of your neighborhood before you got home from work? Would you know where to find your family? Do you know the emergency plans for your children’s school? At work, do you know your role in your company’s emergency response plan? Emergency preparedness is considering what can go wrong and what to do if it does. This does not mean you must be in a constant state of worry. It does mean you pay attention to your environment and continue planning how you can stay safe. It also means you develop survival skills and keep survival tools accessible. Here are some examples of emergency-ready habits: • When you are in any building — a home, plant, office, hotel, shopping center— know where you are in relation to at least two exits. • Create an evacuation plan of your home. Review it with your family and practice it at least once a year. • Figure out how to get to the stairs in case you cannot use the elevator. • Notice the location of fire alarms, firefighting equipment, emergency phones, and first aid kits. Read the instructions so you will know how to operate them. • On public transport, read the emergency instructions. Locate exits and read how to open windows on trains or buses. Know how to find the break-glass hammers and window latches in the dark. Learn how to use oxygen masks on aircraft. Pay attention to the emergency instructions review presented by the on-board attendant. • Dress for the weather outdoors not the weather inside a vehicle when you travel. Many kinds of mishaps can leave you stranded outside an automobile or aircraft in a cold and hostile environment. Carry warm clothing and shoes you can use outdoors. • Pack basic repair tools and replacement parts such as extra fan belts in your automobile. Keep the spare tire inflated. • When you go to sleep at home or away, be ready for an emergency. Place your shoes under the bed and your clothes nearby. Put eyeglasses and flashlight in a protective spot where you can reach them easily. If you are awakened by fire, you may not have time to search for these items. If an earthquake strikes, the power may go out and you may have to walk through debris. • Post emergency phone numbers by your workstation, as well as the address and exact location of your workplace. • Keep with you your identification, contact numbers, and any necessary medical information. • Pack an emergency kit with survival supplies to maintain your family and pets for at least two days. Keep it ready to take with you in case of a disaster. • Pick two meeting places, one in your neighborhood, and one far from home in case the neighborhood is evacuated. • Carry a flashlight when you travel. It can light your way to safety from a burning hotel or a crashed transit vehicle. • Protect yourself from violence by remaining aware of the people around you. Look into an elevator or hallway before entering. Look through the window before entering a late night convenience store or liquor store so you don’t stumble into a robbery. • Learn first aid and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation). Learn how to use an AED (automated external defibrillator). Wherever you are, be prepared to protect yourself if things go wrong. Emergency preparedness is, in fact, planning to survive.
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Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance Sept. 11, 2013 “There’s no better way to honor the best in those who died than by discovering the best in ourselves,” President Barack Obama, Sept. 11, 2012, Pentagon Memorial. Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2011, we have all sacrificed – as individuals, as communities, as an Army and as a nation. Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives that tragic day 12 years ago, more than 6,600 American servicemembers have made the ultimate sacrifice since then, and countless other lives have been deeply touched by these losses. During what has become the longest period of sustained combat in American history, our men and women in uniform have shouldered the Raymond F. Chandler Sergeant Major of the Army
heavy burden of adapting to the challenges of war, which are unimaginable to most. They stand as true patriots each day, defending our country with untiring devotion. Surrounding and supporting our Soldiers stand our civilians, families and veterans whose service and patriotism is inspirational. We are an Army shaped by these historic events, united in our shared sacrifice and our spirit of service. Together we have become more resilient; together we have become Army Strong! This year, let us lend our strength and our compassion as we pay tribute to the victims of 9/11, as we honor those who responded, and as we thank those who unite in service to defend this great nation.
Raymond T. Odierno General, United States Army Chief of Staff
John M. McHugh Secretary of the Army
Learn to prevent, protect and prepare Staff Sgt. Jennifer C. Johnson JFHQ-NCR/MDW Public Affairs
The annual Joint Force Headquarters-National Capital Region and the U.S. Army Military District of Washington’s Emergency Preparedness Exposition is scheduled for September 18, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fort Lesley J. McNair’s Fitness Center. Every September, the Army observes National Preparedness Month (NPM), emphasizing the importance of fostering a culture of preparedness to strengthen Soldiers and their families’ ability to prevent, protect, mitigate, respond and recover from all emergencies. NPM is a held each September to emphasize the importance of being prepared for emergencies such as tornadoes, hurricanes or terrorist attacks. “Hurricane Sandy proved last year we can be impacted by severe weather or natural events, often with little or no warning,” said Lawrence M. Krauser, JFHQ-
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Lawrence M. Krauser, Joint Force Headquarters-National Capital Region and the U.S. Army Military District Washington’s emergency management specialist and EXPO coordinator shows the proper way to use a fire extinguisher during the Emergency Preparedness Exposition at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, August 29.
NCR/MDW emergency management specialist and EXPO coordinator. At this year’s EXPO, we are presenting our Emergency Preparedness Initiative, which will be a year-long preparedness campaign to get all of us, our
families, and our offices better prepared for any natural hazard,” said Krauser. According to the Ready Army’s website, the Army continues its proactive campaign to increase the resilience of the Army community and enhance the readiness of the force by informing Soldiers, their Families, Army Civilians and contractors of relevant hazards and encouraging them to “Be Informed, Make A Plan, Build a Kit and Get Involved.” “Get informed!” said Krauser. “I am asking our participating agencies to bring methods for our people to get the information they need to get themselves and their families prepared.” Through outreach and education, Ready Army calls our Army community to action and aims to create a culture of preparedness that will save lives and strengthen the nation. “When you know your family is prepared you can concentrate on your job, our mission, and helping the overall NCR community,” said Krauser.
Obama, Hagel, Dempsey commemorate 9/11 anniversary By Terri Moon Cronk American Forces Press Service
More than the stone and water that commemorate those who died at the Pentagon, the lives of survivors of the Sept. 11, 2001, attack are the greatest tribute to those who were lost, President Barack Obama said during the 12th anniversary wreathlaying ceremony for the attacks at the 9/11 Pentagon Memorial today. Surrounded by hundreds of family members and survivors of that day--when American Airlines Flight 77 struck the northwest side of the Pentagon -- the president, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey offered words of solace to those in attendance. “From Scripture, we learn of the miracle of restoration,” Obama said. “‘You who have made me see many troubles and calamities will revive me again. From the depths of the earth, you will bring me up again. You will increase my greatness and comfort me again.’” Hearts still ache for the futures snatched away and the lives that might have been, the president said. “The victims slipped from their loved ones’ grasp, but it was written what the heart has once owned and had it shall never lose,” he said. “What your families lost in the temporal, in the here and now, is PHOTO
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now eternal, the pride that you carry in your hearts, the love that will never die. “Today, we remember not only those who died that September day, we pay solemn tribute to more than 6,700 patriots who have given their full measure since -- military and civilians,” the president said. The nation sees their legacy in friendships they’ve forged, attacks they’ve prevented, innocent lives they’ve saved, and in their comrades in Afghanistan who are completing the mission and who, by the end of next year, will have helped to end the war there”, he added. “Let us have the wisdom to know that, while force is at times necessary, force alone cannot build the world we seek, so we recommit to the partnerships and progress that builds mutual respect, and deepens trust, and allows more people to live in dignity, prosperity and freedom,” the president said. “Let us have the confidence and the values that make us Americans, which we must never lose, the shining liberties that make us a beacon of the world, the rich diversity that makes us stronger, the unity and commitment to one another that we sustain on this National Day of Service and Remembrance,” Obama said. “And above all, let us have the courage, like the survivors and families here today, to carry on no matter how dark the night or how difficult the day.” Hagel began his remarks by noting the signifisee 9/11, page 9
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Music Master Sgt. Gilbert Hoffer plays the bugle for children at Joint Base Myer–Henderson Hall’s Cody Child Development Center after explaining the military meaning and use of the instrument Sept. 6. This is a prelude for The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own” instrument petting corral “Musical Stories for Kids of All Ages” scheduled for Sept. 21.
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Sgt. Michael D. Diaz, supply division noncommissioned officer in charge, Marine Helicopter Squadron One, and Marines from HMX-1 spent Sept. 7 at the Pink Heals Color Run volunteering.
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JBM-HH’s Col. Sumpter promotes ‘sportswomanship,’ opening pitch, strike at First Responders Cup By Jim Dresbach Pentagram Staff Writer
Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Commander Col. Fern O. Sumpter delivered an on-target ceremonial first pitch and words of remembrance and encouragement to 20 youth softball teams on the heels of the 12th annual First Responders Cup softball tournament held at Arlington’s Bancroft Park. To kick off the two-day tournament, the JBM-HH commander addressed more than 200 young ladies Sept. 7, who were poised to compete in the multi-division tournament. After a brief introduction and history of the joint base, the colonel urged the ladies to display “good sportswomanship” and remember the trials citizens face every day. Sumpter added that the girls, who represented communities from Virginia, Maryland, New York and North Carolina, were serving as living examples of what is right in America. “As we have seen from all the news reports this past year, our country continues to face countless challenges abroad and at home,” Sumpter told the crowd of players, parents and coaches. “So it is precisely during these times that America needs its best and brightest, from all walks of life, to step forward and commit to helping others. You are all doing that by being here today. You are the dedicated keepers of your communities. You devote your time, energy and talent to make this country a better place. You are setting a positive example for others to follow. You are what makes America strong. I salute you for your commitment and for making a difference.” It was the second consecutive year Sumpter has been the keynote speaker and thrown the ceremonial first pitch at the tournament, which was founded a year after the Sept. 11 attacks on New York City’s World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a terrorist plane crash near Shanksville, Penn. and celebrates the roles firefighters, police squads and first responders played that day. JBM-HH was also represented by The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps and the Joint Service Color Guard. Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps drum major Sgt. 1st Class Jeb Hague received a First Responders Cup commemorative coin for his active participation during the past four pre-tournament ceremonies. Sumpter closed her remarks with a simple
Mother Nature provided a perfect day for the safety-check motorcycle ride Sept. 6 for servicemembers and government civilians on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Fifteen motorcyclists participated in the ride from the joint base to Harpers Ferry, W.Va. Organized by Headquarters Command Battalion Soldiers, with the majority of riders assigned to the battalion and The Old Guard, the bikers were joined by a few other motorcyclists working on the joint base, the Pentagon and Fort Detrick, Md. The distinct sound of motorcycle engines could be heard off Sheridan Avenue, near the Combined Operation Facilities Bldg. 417, from early morning, as the riders gathered in the parking lot for pre-ride safety inspections on their motorcycles. “We’re doing the required preventative maintenance checks–covering everything from the front to the back of the bike–checking our tires, turn signals, brakes, etc.,” said Master Sgt. James Meyers, JBM-HH senior career counselor and team lead for the joint base motorcycle mentorship program. The group included newer motorcyclists as well as veteran riders. “I started riding dual purpose, street/offroad bikes when I was 11,” said
News Notes Death notice Anyone with debts owed to or by the estate of Sgt. 1st Class George Alonzo Mickens, District of Columbia National Guard, 74th Troop Command, must contact 1st Lt. Matthew Larkin, the summary court martial officer for the Soldier. Mickens passed away Aug. 19. Call Larkin at 240423-0820. Coin collectors sought Pentagram staff writer Jim Dresbach would like to do a story on those who have a collection, large or small, of commander’s coins, sometimes called challenge coins. If you have a collection of coins or even one or a few coins, have an interesting, funny or unique story about them or just want to say what the coin means to you, contact him at 703-696-5488 or at jdresbach@dcmilitary.com. Call a chaplain 24/7 Effective immediately, JBM-HH has instituted the on-call duty chaplain telephone number for individuals to call and talk with a chaplain, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 202-236-4901.
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Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Commander Col. Fern O. Sumpter delivers the ceremonial first pitch of the 12th annual First Responders Cup softball tournament Sept. 7 in Arlington. It was the second straight year that Sumpter gave the keynote address and threw out the first pitch at the two-day tourney.
lesson – don’t forget the trendsetting females both in civilian and military walks of life. “Remember the women who blazed the trail before us so women can have the rights we enjoy today–the right to vote, the right to go to college, the right to compete in the workforce, and … like me…the right to become a colonel and command my own installation,” she said. “And, yes-like you-they fought to give you the right to play softball and compete in tournaments.” The colonel then finished the opening ceremonies by drilling an on-target strike during the traditional tournament first pitch. Her ceremonial battery mate was Vienna Stars catcher Kamille Larrabee. This year’s tournament winners were: Vienna Stars 2001 (the 12 and under champs); the 14 and under winners were Vienna Stars 2000; the champs of the 18 and under silver division were the Olney Cougars–Black and the 18 and under gold division victors were the Vienna Stars 18U Gold.
Bikers rev up together for safety ride By Rhonda Apple Pentagram Staff Writer
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Lt. Col. Reginald Barnes of the Directorate of Military Personnel Management under the Army G1 at the Pentagon. Barnes said safety was the most important aspect of riding a motorcycle. “Many riders, especially Army personnel, want to get a bike. As far as being safe on those bikes, knowing how to actually ride, knowing how to wear the proper gear and just getting to ride with others and getting mentored as far as how to be safe on the bike is what this group will do for people,” said Barnes. Fairly new to riding motorcycles is government civilian Christopher Lee of Department of Resource Management on JBM-HH. “I’ve only been riding [motorcycles] for about four months,” he said. Lee said he was most looking forward to his first military group ride “to make new friends with other riders and for the experience of a [group] ride.” Lee said following the rules of the road and safety rules is the most important aspect of riding a motorcycle. “I had a motorcycle at age 16, before I bought a car,” said Staff Sgt. James Brown, with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Garrison, victim’s advocate section for the National Capital Region. “You have to know what you’re getting into – buying a motorcycle is not like buying a car. For new riders who buy a bike, they
need to start off with a smaller bike, then move up [in power].” Brown is no stranger to group rides, saying he enjoys group rides with the Buffalo Soldiers. “I’ve also participated in charity rides when I was assigned at Fort Lewis, Washington, and a ride when I was assigned in Germany,” he said. Headquarters Command Bn. Commander Lt. Col. Mark Biehl and Bn. Command Sgt. Maj. Alex Pratt met with the group, offering a few words, stressing safety and well-wishes, prior to the pre-ride safety brief. “Be safe, take it easy out there and have a good time,” said Biehl. The training was provided by Meyers and Army Substance Abuse Program Prevention Coordinator George Suber. “We’re going along as a safety measure, just in case assistance is needed,” said Sgt. Allan Springer, of Headquarters Command Bn. operations section, who was following the motorcyclists in a van used as the safety vehicle. Springer was joined by Sgt. Matthew Megby, who also works in the battalion’s operation section. Prior to their departure, Chap. (Maj.) Jerald Jacobs, joint base deputy installation chaplain, led the group in prayer. “Before today, we’ve all seen a lot of motorcyclists around the joint base, but now we get see BIKERS, page 6
Army Family Action Plan The Army Family Action Plan is the Army’s grassroots process to identify and elevate the most significant quality of life issues impacting Solders (all components), retirees, Department of the Army civilians and families to senior leaders for action. Want to learn more about AFAP? Attend a session Sept. 18 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. or on Oct. 9 from 11:30-1 p.m. Both sessions will be held in Bldg. 201 on the Fort Myer side of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. For more information and to register, contact Robin Cordovez at 703-696-1229. Devil Dog 7k registration open Registration is open for the Sept. 18 Devil Dog 7k race, starting at the Cpl. Terry L. Smith Gymnasium at 6:35 a.m. For details and the registration link, visit www.mccsHH.com/oohrahrunseries.html. Intramural football league registration Registration is open for Semper Fit’s intramural football league. Games are played select weekdays from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. beginning in October on the Fort Myer field. League play is open to all authorized patrons and teams consist of 20 players plus a coach. The season ends in late November. Rosters are available online at www.mccsHH.com and in person at the Cpl. Terry L. Smith Gymnasium and the Semper Fit office in Bldg. 29 on the Henderson Hall portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. For more information, call 703-697-2706. Golf with us registration Registration is open for the Sept. 20 golf with us tournament at Marine Base Quantico’s Medal of Honor golf course. The fee is $50, which includes 18 holes, cart, greens fees and lunch, plus a chance to win gift cards. Register and pay online through www.mccsHH.com/SmithGym.html. Suicide is preventable The veterans crisis line connects veterans and their loved ones in crisis with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. For free, confidential support call 1-800-273-8255 and press 1. You can chat online at www.veteranscrisisline.net/ ChatTermsofService.aspx or send a text message to 838255. Behavioral health weekly meetings The Marine Corps Community Services behavioral health branch offers weekly meetings throughout the month. A men’s domestic violence intervention group (STOP) meets Tuesdays from 9-11 a.m. for 26 weeks in Bldg. 12’s conference room. A women’s support and empowerment group also meets; call for details on this group. For more information on the groups and other services provided to active duty personnel and their families, call 703-614-7204. Financial management assistance Marine Corps Community Services personal financial management program assists with everything from budgeting to investing. Classes are held throughout the month on a variety of topics, including planning for retirement. For a list of upcoming topics, call 703-614-6950. Rader Clinic car wash Andrew Rader U.S. Army Health Clinic personnel are holding a car wash Sept. 14 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Rader Clinic parking lot near the side entrance and gazebo. Mark your calendars and line up for a car wash. Building coordinators training JBM-HH DPW building coordinators training is scheduled for Sept. 17, 18 and 19 according to the following schedule: Sept. 17 - Town Hall (Bldg. 243 on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH) from 10-1130 a.m. Sept. 18 – Bldg. 62, National Defense University, IRMC, room 184 on the Fort McNair portion of Continued on next page
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News Notes Continued from previous page JBM-HH from 10-11:30 a.m. Sept. 19 – Town Hall (Bldg. 243 on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH) from 1-2:30 p.m. Job seeker classes The MCCS Career Resource Management Center holds three classes in September for job seekers. On Sept. 17 from 9-11:30 a.m., learn about the federal SES application process. On Sept. 18, pick up resume writing tips at a class held from 9 a.m.noon. On Sept. 19, cracking the code to the federal hiring process is held from 1-3 p.m. All classes are held in Bldg. 29, room 104 and registration is required by calling 703-614-6828. Prevent, protect, prepare The annual Joint Force Headquarters-National Capital Region and U.S. Army Military District of Washington’s emergency preparedness exposition is Sept. 18 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in the fitness center on the Fort Lesley J. McNair portion of JBM-HH. For more information, call 703-685-4181. Welcome to Germany Come to Army Community Service for the 411 on Germany Sept. 19 from 10-11 a.m. in Bldg. 201 on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH. Learn about sponsorship, household shipments, driving, pets, passport information as well as culture and language. To register, contact Kelly Weidner at 703-696-0153 or via email at Kelly.M.Weidner@ctr. mail.mil. Prostate cancer support group meeting The prostate cancer support group meets at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center the third Thursday of every month. The next meeting will take place Sept. 19 from 1-2 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the America Building, River Conference Room (next to the prostate center), 3rd floor. Spouses/partners are invited. Military ID is required for base access. For men without a military ID, call the prostate center at 301-319-2900 48 hours prior to the event for base access. For more information on the meeting, contact retired Col. Jane Hudak at 301-319-2918 or via email at jane.l.hudak.ctr@health.mil.
Warrant Officer Association meets The Lord Fairfax Silver Chapter, U.S. Army Warrant Officer Association will hold its monthly meeting Sept. 19 at the Fort Belvoir golf course dining room at 5 p.m. All active, reserve and retired warrant officers are invited and encouraged to attend. For more information, contact CW5 Phyllis Wilson, at 703-407-6164. AOWCGWA super sign up The Army Officers Wives Club of the Greater Washington Area will be hosting their annual super sign up welcome Sept. 19 in the Koran Room of the JBM-HH Officers Club from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. There will also be an opportunity to sign up to join AOWCGWA and the many activities, luncheons and events the club holds. We will be honoring our World War II brides. The event cost is $20, which includes a hot and cold buffet. For more information, call 910-3645319. TOG blood drive The Old Guard blood drive will take place Sept. 23 at the fitness center on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH from noon- 4 p.m. MPD S1 conference The next JBM-HH Military Personnel Division’s S1 conference is set for Sept. 24 from 9 a.m.-noon at the Pentagon, PLC2, conference room B-2. The conference goal is to strengthen existing working partnerships between the JBM-HH Military Personnel Division and Pentagon human resource personnel and agencies, to have and build consensus on efficient and effective services to customers. For more information, call Douglas Russell or Ronnie Corbitt at 703-696-3695/0008. Spouse meet and greet An opportunity for newly-arrived spouses to meet other spouses and get information about the joint base and surrounding area is slated for Sept. 24 from noon-2 p.m. at Army Community Service, Bldg. 201, on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH. To register, contact Kelly Weidner at 703-696-0153 or via email at Kelly.M.Weider .ctr@mail.mil.
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EFMP care reimbursement program workshop A workshop on the Exceptional Family Member Program respite care reimbursement program use and the changes that will be effective this October will be held Sept. 26 from noon-1 p.m. in Bldg. 12’s classroom. This brief outlines the background, use, requirements, level of need and changes to the respite care policy. The course is available via WebEx by request, as well as face-to-face at Henderson Hall. To attend the workshop, register by Sept. 25 by calling 703614-7204. Make it a smooth move Smooth move is an informal joint service briefing for servicemembers planning to make a permanent change of station. Next session is Sept. 26 from 1-3 p.m. in Marine and Family Services, Bldg. 12 on the Henderson Hall portion of JBM-HH. Learn about your new duty station, moving with TRICARE, arranging household goods shipment with the transportation office, sponsorship, housing and more. To register, contact Willie Acevedo at 703-614-7202 or via email at William.Acevedo@usmc.mil. MDW company commander/ first sergeant course The USA MDW company commander/first sergeant course is conducted to introduce new and prospective company leaders to the potential challenges of command, avenues and resources available to assist them, and overall concerns within the National Capital Region. MDW regulation requires all JFHQ-NCR/MDW company commanders and first sergeants to attend the training. Course dates are Oct. 15-18 in Lincoln Hall, National Defense University, Fort McNair. Individuals interested in participating in this training should contact their unit S-3 or installation DPTMS. For more information, call Michael Egly at 202-685-2910 or email michael.c.egly. civ@mail.mil or call David Stone at 202-685-1923 or email david.g.stone.ctr@mail.mil. Please send your news notes to the Pentagram at pentagramjbmhh@yahoo.com.
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Parking spots honor Families of the Fallen By Julia LeDoux Pentagram Staff Writer
Families of the Fallen now have designated parking spaces in several parking lots on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Signs designating the spaces are white in color and are engraved with the words “Reserved for Surviving Families. Please respect this spot and their sacrifice. Honor our Families of the Fallen.” JBM-HH Survivor Outreach Services support coordinator Sandra Brown said the signs design came from the U.S. Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM). “The intent of the designated parking sign is to honor and recognize the sacrifices of the families who have lost a loved one in military service,” she said. The signs can be found on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-
Henderson Hall at Bldgs. 202 and 203 (the Casualty Assistance Center, ID card office, and Survivor Outreach Services), the commissary, post exchange, and Officers Club. Signs can also be found at the Marine Corps Exchange on the Henderson Hall portion of the joint base. Brown said any surviving family member – a spouse, a child who drives, or a parent – can park in the designated spots. “Any surviving family member is who is being recognized and honored,” she said. “Army Garrisons, Army installations have designated parking for Families of the Fallen, not just here at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall.” Any questions about the designated parking spaces can be directed to PHOTO BY RACHEL LARUE Survivor Outreach Services at 703-696- A sign reserves a parking spot outside the Joint Base Myer-Henderson 8846/8847. Hall’s Post Exchange for surviving family members Aug. 14.
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Bikers, from page 4 to know who everyone is – we have this connection,” said Staff Sgt. Pablo Robledo, of Headquarters Command Battalion’s logistics department. “Hopefully, we can continue to grow as a group [on JBM-HH].” Former Headquarters Command Battalion Command Sgt. Maj. Richard Jessup, who is now the command sergeant major at Fort
Detrick, Md., agreed. Jessup, who before he was transferred, helped get the commander’s policy [on JBM-HH motorcycle safety] together and helped initiate plans for the group ride, said he was thrilled to return for the event. “I really am grateful that this came to fruition, I’m looking forward to this great ride,” said Jessup. “There’s a camaraderie and a respect amongst bikers.”
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Participants in the Headquarters Command Battalion motorcycle ride start on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall and head toward Harpers Ferry, W. Va. Sept 6.
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CFC adds online option for donors at ‘MyPay’ By Karen Parrish American Forces Press Service
The annual Combined Federal Campaign adds a new feature for donors this year: an online pledge option available through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service’s MyPay website, which most servicemembers and civilians already use to view their leave and earnings statements. Anthony DeCristofaro is assistant director of the DoD Voluntary Campaign Management Office, which is within the Washington Headquarters Services’ human resources directorate. He told American Forces Press Service during a telephone interview that the online pledge option offers several advantages over paper pledge forms: —It’s available all the time, from any computer. —It’s more confidential and secure, as no paper forms pass from hand to hand; and —It’s less prone to error. He explained that donors directly enter their input online only once, while the information on paper pledge forms is typed and retyped into the system, offering more chances for mistakes to creep in and also consuming thousands of total work hours in processing. He said ease of use is potentially much greater, since donors using the online pledge option can search local, national or international charities. “Here in Washington, we have 4,500 charities,” he noted. “But nationwide, there are about 20,000 different charities in this campaign.” DeCristofaro added that donors also are encouraged to use local CFC websites and other resources to research charities before giving DFAS their final instructions.
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“I made my gift on Tuesday, ...[and] I was easily matched to my local campaign,” he said. DeCristofaro said the process took him 10 minutes, and the next morning he had an email confirming his donation and start date. The system has been in active development for two years, he said. The Defense Finance and Accounting Service led the effort, with support from the Office of Management and Budget, which has a similar system in its executive agencies. In its first year, the service is open to employees in 90 of the 160 local CFC areas. Officials said more areas may be added in the future, and ask donors to use paper pledge forms in areas where the MyPay option is not available this year. DeCristofaro said use of the system, like participation in CFC, is strictly voluntary. Many employees have asked for and will likely prefer electronic options, he said, although anyone who wants to make a onetime gift or use a paper CFC pledge form still can do so. The new option is “an example of a collaborative effort that went into increasing our efficiency,” he added. DFAS hired computer programmers and worked with payroll offices to build and test the system, he said. “You really had to have a lot of collaboration to get to this end product,” he said. “So many legacy systems come together here.” The new option will be available to eligible donors outside of the Defense Department, he noted, as the departments of Health and Human Services, Veterans Affairs and Energy, along with the Environmental Protection Agency, also are DFAS clients. “It is easy, it eliminates paper, and inside the government; it’s really going to save time,” he said.
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Doggie, from page 1 half year old German shepherd, the dip marked the opportunity to cross an item off the dog’s bucket list. “This is her first time in a pool,” Veronica Price said of the family pet. “She’s been in the ocean to play, but this is her first outright swim. My daughter is on the [Fort Myer] swim team, so now they can say they’ve shared the pool.” As the 120 minutes elapsed, the timid and the brave emerged. While a pair of shar peis named Chesty and Ruby were hesitant to get wet in the wading pool, Zoe, a gung-ho golden retriever owned by Army veteran Stan Andrews, was getting running starts that finished with spectacular splashes. “She loves to jump,” Andrews said. PHOTO BY JIM DRESBACH The doggie dip is an annual joint base MWR Casper, owned by youngsters Ava and Sophia Vekony, event that takes place the weekend following Labor goes high-tech with a pair of goggles during the 2013 Day. Doggie Dip at the Fort Myer Officers Club pool complex.
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Suicide, from page 1 resources to serve the total force. The Army is determined to reduce suicide across all Army components. Any loss suffered within the Army family is tragic and affects readiness. Each member of the Army community has an imperative role in creating a climate/
environment of trust and respect in which every person is able to thrive and achieve their full potential. Knowing and recognizing the risk-factors/warning signs for potential suicidal or risky behaviors and the resources available to them in crisis is key.
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The Cody Child Development Center’s new playground is under construction Sept. 6. The overhaul will provide age appropriate playground equipment, eliminate drainage problems and improve the overall safety of the facility for the children. There are alternative outdoor play areas available for the children to use during the project.
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9/11, from page 3 cance of the timing and location of today’s observance. “Twelve years ago, at this hour, in this place, a horrific act of terror claimed 184 innocent lives,” he said. “We comfort the loved ones they left behind who still mourn and grieve, despite the passage of time,” the secretary continued. “And our thoughts turn to others whose lives [were affected] by the fateful events that clear September morning, the first responders and survivors whose heroism we celebrate, the Pentagon personnel who came to work the next day with a greater sense of determination than ever before, and the men and women in uniform who have stepped forward to defend our country over 12 long years of war, bearing incredible sacrifices, along with their families.” In all of those men and women, the strength, resilience, and the
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sense of purpose that have always defined the United States of America is evident, he said. “And that, too, is what the American people reflect upon today, for it is in these timeless
Resilience, seeking help to prevent suicide is ‘sign of strength’ By Lisa A. Ferdinando Army News Service
A Soldier who is at-risk for suicide and seeks help is showing great strength, said the director of the Army Suicide Prevention Program. With September as National Suicide Prevention Month, the Army is highlighting efforts to prevent suicide, while underscoring that prevention is a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week year-round campaign. Suicide in the Army is a tragedy that affects everyone, said Gabriele Tyler, the director of the Army Suicide Prevention Program. It is the responsibility of all members to take steps to prevent it, she said. Building resilience in Soldiers and creating strong relationships from the top down are important aspects in creating safe environments, said Tyler. “Resilience and seeking assistance is a sign of strength, and supporting those in need of help is an Army value,” she said. With strong relationships, members are more able to pick up on warning signs in others or seek help for themselves, she said. “Suicides are preventable. Any loss suffered within the Army team is tragic and it affects readiness,” she said. “Every member of the Army community has a role in creating a climate and environment of trust and mutual respect.” The Army Suicide Prevention Program is part of the Army’s Ready and Resilient Campaign, or R2C, which integrates and synchronizes key Army programs to build resiliency and prevent incidents of suicide, sexual harassment, sexual assault and substance abuse, while reducing any stigma associated with seeking help. “Resilience is key, and relationships are the gateway to ensuring the required help is received,” Tyler said. “The more that we know about each other, the better we are equipped to handle a colleague’s or a friend’s or a battle buddy’s call for help.” Tyler said National Suicide Prevention Month is a good time for all Soldiers to assess the stresses in their lives, such as financial or other personal problems, and get help to address those issues and mitigate the risk of suicide. The Army has said trends show that most of its suicides are the result of financial or relationship issues, often exacerbated by drug and alcohol use. National Suicide Prevention Month is also an opportunity for leaders to conduct training and team-building exercises to promote wellness and mental and physical fitness, said Tyler. Leaders can also use this time, she said, to make sure they and their entire command are familiar with all the support networks and resources available. The Army is addressing the culture in which at-risk people may not want to seek help, for fear, in their minds, of looking weak. “The Army recognizes that we focus on being tough and self-reliant, and this can create a barrier to helpseeking behavior,” Tyler said. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800273-TALK (1-800-273-8255), is available anytime, 24 hours a day, all year. Callers can press 1 for the Military Crisis Line.
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qualities that we find hope for a better world and a better future,” Hagel said. Dempsey noted that at the point of Flight 77’s impact, the Pentagon halls are lined with handmade quilts created by people from all around the country to “honor the selfless efforts” of responders and ordinary Americans who came to the rescue that day. “And they wanted to affirm that our nation’s fallen would be forever sewn into our hearts,” he added. Sept. 11 is a day that always will stand apart in the nation, the chairman said, “not because of what we say up here about service and selflessness and sacrifice, courage and character.” “It’s something more,” he said. “It’s what those things say about us as Americans. No acts of terrorism can strike who we are. Nothing can steal away that for which we stand.”
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The Old Guard 529th Regimental Support Company flag football quarterback Brandon Ferguson (right) attempts to keep a play alive by scrambling away from District of Columbia National Guard defender Sherlock Grigsby in the first half of the 529th’s 12-6 victory over DCNG in a Fort Myer flag football showdown of a battle of the unbeatens Sept. 7. Both squads have one loss as the National Guard team is attempting to win its sixth straight base flag football title.
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Weight, from page 1 the result of healthier eating and exercise habits. “Be realistic with what you’re doing,” she said. “A lot of people, when they start an exercise program, are only doing something a couple times a week and they are not consistent with their effort. You have to be consistent, you have to actually look at the calendar and determine how many days [a week you can exercise] and stick with it.” And, Garcia said be patient and kind with yourself as you begin your weight loss journey. “Step away from the scale and
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know that the numbers will take care of themselves if you are consistent with our eating habits, your sleeping habits and your exercise habits,” she said. Garcia urged individuals seeking to live a healthy lifestyle to focus on how that affects them mentally and emotionally. “That will kind of give you enough incentive to keep going until the physical benefits come into play,” she said. For more information on the contest, contact Garcia at 703696-7868 or drop by the fitness center on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base for a weigh-in.
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