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Vol. 60, no. 36 September 20, 2013
Support available for victims of WNY shootings
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(From the left) Deputy Chief of Chaplains, U.S. Army Chaplain Corps Chap. (Brig. Gen.) Charles “Ray” Bailey, Chief of Chaplains, U.S. Army Chaplain Corps Chap. (Maj. Gen.) Donald L. Rutherford, Joint Base MyerHenderson Hall Commander Col. Fern O. Sumpter and Joint Force Headquarters-National Capital Region U.S. Army Military District of Washington Commander Maj. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan cut the ribbon during a ceremony at Old Post Chapel Sept. 18. Old Post Chapel has been under renovations for eight months.
JBM-HH hosts Old Post Chapel ribbon-cutting ceremony By Rhonda Apple Pentagram Staff Writer
The 78-year-old Old Post Chapel on Joint Base MyerHenderson Hall has been closed for eight months for a make-over. A ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the renovation of the historic building was held outside the chapel Sept. 18. Pre-ceremony music was
provided by The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps. Military leadership attending the ceremony included: Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army Sherwood (Woody) D. Goldberg; Joint Force Headquarters-National Capital Region and the U.S. Army Military District of Washington Commander Maj. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan and his wife, Laura Buchanan;
Chief of Chaplains, U.S. Army Chaplain Corps Chap. (Maj. Gen.) Donald L. Rutherford and Deputy Chief of Chaplains, U.S. Army Chaplain Corps Chap. (Brig. Gen.) Charles R. Bailey. Members of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Honor Guard the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Honor Guard and the U.S. Air see CHAPEL, page 8
In the aftermath of the shooting at the Washington Navy Yard Sept. 16, Naval District Washington established an Emergency Family Assistance Center on the Washington Navy Yard - in addition to the one established on board Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling. This is the second of two Family Assistance Centers formed to assist families in need after Sept. 13’s events on the Washington Navy Yard. The new EFAC is located at the Commander, Navy Installations Command headquarters, building 111, fifth floor. An EFAC is the central point for promoting short and long-term recovery. This includes the return to a stable environment and mission ready status for Department of Defense personnel and their families following a significant incident. EFACs provide a consolidated staging area where families and individuals can obtain disaster relief assistance and/or support, current information from leadership, and contingency services. They integrate services addressing the needs families and individuals affected by the incident. Navy counselors, federal social workers, Navy chaplains, and members of the Navy Medical Psychiatric Rapid Intervention Team are available to provide short-term mental health and emotional support immediately following a disaster or traumatic event. The goal is to prevent long-term medical psychiatric dysfunction or disability. “The Navy’s primary mechanism for responding to family needs following a disaster or mass casualty incident is the establishment of an EFAC,” said Robert Klebahn, NDW regional Fleet and Family Support Center manager. “The NDW FFSC plans, trains and exercises plans annually, in order to be able to respond to incidents at a moment’s notice.” The EFAC will be available 24 hours, 7 days a week for any members or civilian employees and affected family members that feel the need to talk to somebody. For Navy families seeking assistance with the tragedy at the Navy Yard, call the Warfighter and Family Support Center at 1-855-677-1755. The Emergency Family Assistance Center is open and located in Building 72.
Joint base participates in full-scale training exercise By Julia LeDoux Pentagram Staff Writer
The response was real, as were the serious looks on the faces of military personnel, law enforcement officers, firefighters and civilians who took part in an emergency preparedness exercise Sept. 12 at Joint Base MyerHenderson Hall. The exercise began shortly before 9 a.m., when reports of a possible sarin gas attack brought dozens of first responders to the dining facility on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. JBM-HH fire trucks and police vehicles quickly blocked Gorgas Road between McNair and Sheridan Roads surrounding the facility as first responders hastened to treat the
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Soldiers who had been “exposed” to the gas. Spc. Edgar Rodriguez of the 529th Regimental Support Company was one of the Soldiers who role-played being exposed to the gas. “I was unable to breathe, had difficulties seeing, blurry vision,” he said. “Initially, we learned about the side effects to the gas. I had the minor effect. I was just slightly exposed to the gas.” Lt. Col. Macedonio Molina, director of emergency services and provost marshal of the joint base, said a quick analysis by the first officer who arrived on the scene and called for resources right away, as well as the rapid set-up of a mass decontamination site, were some of the highlights
of the exercise. “We can improve our processes with continued training,” he noted. “We did some great things in a very short amount of time and there are some things we learned, which we will use to improve our processes.” Molina noted that on-duty first responders and leadership took part in the exercise, meaning that a little less than half of the Directorate of Emergency Services staff participated in the drill, based on its 24-hour commitment. Personnel assigned to the evening shift and those who were on leave did not take part in the exercise. “DES responded with our standard emergency response personnel and equipment,” he continued. “We have the ability to detect chemical agents
and radiation. We also responded with our hazardous material equipment that is used to protect ourselves and decontaminate individuals which may have been contaminated.” Molina said DES was the lead response agency for the exercise, while DES Fire Service served as the incident command and provided emergency medical services, identified the unknown material that was released, established an isolation room, initiated decontamination operations and provided updates to the installation’s emergency operations center, which was also activated throughout the training. While DES staff was aware that the exercise was going to take place, they see DRILL, page 9
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“Glory”
Carl J. Cruz (background) great-great-grandnephew of Sgt. William H. Carney, speaks about Carney’s Medal of Honor during the opening of “Tell it With Pride: The 54th Massachusetts Regiment and Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ Shaw Memorial” Sept. 10 at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. The exhibit is on display through Jan. 20, 2014. Carney received the Medal of Honor for his actions at Fort Wagner, S.C. during the American Civil War. The movie “Glory,” starring Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington, Morgan Freeman and Cary Elwes is based on the actions of the 54th Massachusetts. See page 8 for full story.
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Name? David Wilson Job title/where do you work? Police officer, DES. Military service? Prior Army. Favorite sports team? Dallas Cowboys. Favorite book? “The Art of War.” Favorite food? Tacos. Favorite band/music artist? Michael McDonald. Favorite movie? “Wall Street” with Michael Douglas. Favorite place you’ve ever traveled to or been stationed? Paradise Island, Bahamas. What do you like most about working on/visiting JBM-HH? Interaction with the JBM-HH customers. What are your goals for the year? To get married. To win my division in the Copa Nova Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournament. What do you like most about living in the National Capital Region? The multicultural diversity. What’s your favorite attraction to see in the NCR? The Nats. What’s the best advice you’ve ever received? If it is to be, it is up to me. If you won the lottery, what would you do? Retire. Find a worthy charity organization to donate to.
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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 pic• ture. 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. “There has to be an easier way to - Focused … set priorities and complete the mission. pick Powerball numbers!” - Committed … to the mission and each other, fostering a community of excellence. Mike MB Brinkley - 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 No reason for risk Command Sgt. Maj. Rick Stidley U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center
Autumn offers something for everyone. The coming and going of Labor Day means cooler weather, a return to regular schedules with kids back to school, and most of all, the start of football season (my favorite time of year). Many Soldiers eagerly await the start of hunting season, while others are ready to start the countdown to time off around the holidays. What we can’t look forward to, however, is a “slow” season for safety — just because the summer is over doesn’t mean we can fall into complacency. Soldiers at installations across the southern and western United States enjoy nice weather far longer than those in other parts of the country, and accidents are a good reflection of that. Between Labor Day and Dec. 1 last year, we lost 12 Soldiers on motorcycles; seven were NCOs. There’s no doubt about it, many, many Soldiers will continue riding until the weather forces them off their bikes, and that may not be for several more months. As leaders, we can’t let down our guard on the continuing issue of indiscipline on motorcycles. We must regularly check our Soldiers and ourselves to ensure every ride begins and ends safely. Autumn and winter are the Army’s high seasons for negligent discharges. Three Soldiers fatally shot themselves between September and December 2012, all under the influence of alcohol and at least two with guests in their homes. In many ways, young Soldiers are no different than college kids; they’re going to congregate together off duty,
Base hosts annual Burn Camp By Lauren V. Poindexter Public Affairs Office
Joint Base Myer Henderson Hall’s Fire Station is hosting a segment of the International Association of Fire Fighters “Burn Camp” Sept. 24.
and there’s going to be alcohol involved more often than not. But Soldiers might feel a little more invincible than the average university student, given our profession and training with firearms. It’s leaders who have to bring them back to earth and show them even superheroes aren’t immune to bullets, especially when you’re cutting up with friends. Speaking of alcohol, it’s undeniable that some Soldiers try to “enhance” all their off-duty activities with it. In fact, fixtures of autumn like football games and tailgate parties seem to invite alcohol use. And there’s nothing wrong with that, as long as our of-age Soldiers drink responsibly. Frank discussions about the risks of drinking and driving and even drinking and walking should be part of all our weekend safety briefs. And, leaders should be walking the talk by setting the standard and being the right example to follow. It’s not about you anymore — what you do today influences your Soldiers’ behavior more than you know. ‘Tis the season for accidents, every day of the year. A turn of the calendar won’t keep our Soldiers safe, but we can through engaged leadership and a focus on training, discipline and standards around the clock. The USACR/ Safety Center is ready to help with the annual Army Safe Autumn Campaign, available at https:// safety.army.mil. Check it out and let me know what you think and how we can better help you keep up the good fight. Most of all, enjoy this fantastic season while it lasts, but always play it safe. Army safe is Army strong! (From Knowledge, the official safety magazine of the U.S. Army)
Starting at 3:30 p.m., JBM-HH staff will greet children and sponsors for dinner followed by performances from The Old Guard’s U.S. Army Drill Team and Fife and Drum Corps. JBM-HH will provide campers with VIP treatment and a glimpse of military life. The International Burn Camp is designed to help young burn survivors understand they are not alone in their experiences and that there is a larger support system for them.
Each year, the Burn Fund select survivors, ages 13-15, and counselors from regional burn camps across the U.S. and Canada for a weeklong program held in Washington, D.C. The program includes tours of the monuments, memorials and museums. The campers will also visit with national leaders and participate in other activities with local fire fighters. The JBM-HH community is invited to attend the Burn Camp event.
Learn to prevent, protect and prepare By George Markfelder JFHQ-NCR/MDW Public Affairs
Recent tragic events at the Washington Navy Yard have focused attention on surviving a crisis in the minds of every federal worker and military member and certainly heightened attention at this year’s annual Joint Force Headquarters-National Capital Region and the U.S. Army Military District of Washington’s Emergency Preparedness Exposition held at the Fort Lesley J. McNair portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Sept. 18. “The United States Army promotes a culture of readiness that stresses knowing what to do in the event of a natural or man-made disaster,” said Maj. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan, JFHQ-NCR/MDW commanding general during his opening remarks at the expo. “This expo is the beginning of our own emergency preparedness initiative. The exhibits on display today are designed to help you increase individual, family, and command preparedness.” Every September, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) celebrates national preparedness month to emphasize the importance of being prepared for emergencies. The Army observes national preparedness month by emphasizing the importance of fostering a culture of preparedness to strengthen Soldiers and families’ ability to prevent, protect, mitigate, respond and recover from all emergencies. Charsaree Clay is a program officer with Serve D.C., a community emergency response team (CERT) in the Nation’s Capital and one of the many exhibitors. “CERT is a nationwide model that gives people a chance to do something themselves before first responders can get to them,” said Clay. “After [Hurricane] Katrina, the CERT program really took off and expanded.” Serve D.C. is a volunteer program that provides free training to citizens preparing them to respond to emergencies in their communities. CERT members can provide critical support to first responders, immediate assistance to victims and can help organize spontaneous volunteers at a disaster site. Just a few of the other participants this year included the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Civil Air Patrol, American Red Cross, Virginia Department. of Emergency Management, Maryland Emergency Management Agency, D.C. Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency and Andrews Air Force Base Family Services Center. “I urge you to use the resources that are being shared with you today to develop a personal plan for your family that you can also share with your neighbors and friends,” said Buchanan. “Let’s all become better prepared for emergencies.”
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The 27th President of the United States (1909 - 1913), William Howard Taft, was honored on his birthday, Sept. 15, with an Armed Forces full honor wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. The Joint Force HeadquartersNational Capital Region and the U.S. Army Military District of Washington Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan, representing the president of the United States, laid the wreath accompanied
by military servicemembers and the Deputy Director of Arlington National Cemetery, Jack Lechner. During Taft’s long government career, he served as governor of the Philippines, secretary of war, president of the United States and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court. He is the only man in U.S. history to have been both president and chief justice. He and his wife are buried in a special gravesite in Section 30 of Arlington National Cemetery. He was the first of only two presidents to be buried in Arlington.
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The Joint Force Headquarters National Capital Region and the U.S. Army Military District of Washington Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan, representing the President of the United States, lays a wreath accompanied by military servicemembers and the Deputy Director of Arlington National Cemetery, Jack Lechner, at Arlington National Cemetery Sept. 15.
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Serve D.C.’s Charsaree Clay shows the proper way to use an electronic fire extinguisher during the Emergency Preparedness Exposition held at Fort Lesley J. McNair’s Fitness Center, Sept. 18. Clay is a community emergency response team program officer with Serve D.C., a community emergency response team (CERT) in the nation’s capital.
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JBM-HH retention team part of Honor Flight greeting By Jim Dresbach Pentagram Staff Writer
The face of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall retention went outside the gates to serve as goodwill ambassadors and greeters when a group of Honor Flight veterans from Dallas-Fort Worth arrived at Reagan National Airport Sept. 13. JBM-HH retention office Soldiers Master Sgts. James Meyers, Decarlo Johnson and Matthew Middleton, Sgts. 1st Class Patrick Burnish, Hector Milian and Jose Cubillos and Staff Sgt. Christopher McCuiston represented the Army as members from all branches of the military greeted U.S. veterans from World War II, Korea and Vietnam. “We had Army at the airport, and Marines from Quantico greeted and escorted us and served as guardians,” said Tudy Giordano, Hub Director of Dallas Fort Worth Honor Flight, via phone. “The honor flight participants ranged from 86 to 96 years of age. We had 40 World War II vets on the Sept. 13 Honor Flight.” Honor Flights are regularly scheduled tours of the Washington, D.C. area and
its war memorials which are taken by older veterans from across America to honor and reward them for their service. Many honor flights visit tourist attractions in the joint base area, including the Marine Corps War Memorial,
“I think this trip brought back memories for them; I told one guy we were humbled to be there because we are doing our best to carry on what they handed to us,” Meyers added. While current servicemembers have high acclaim for
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Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Retention Office took part in a “Honor Flight” at Reagan National Airport Sept. 13. The flight came from Dallas, Texas and had a mix of Army, Marine, Air Force and Navy veterans.
the Air Force Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, the Korean War and World War II Memorials. “It was real humbling. Just to shake these guys’ hands and to see the looks of gratitude on their faces that we were there was great,” said Meyers. “We stopped traffic at the airport because we formed up and each one wanted their own picture.
By Cory Hancock JFHQ-NCR/MDW Public Affairs
Soldiers from the 3d Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) received Army Commendation Medals during a Sept. 13 ceremony at the regiment’s headquarters building on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. The Soldiers were honored for their recent actions helping a civilian who had been struck by a bus near Washington’s National Mall. 1st Lt. Quenten L. Vereen of Longs, S.C., Sgt. 1st Class Daryl B. Williams Jr., of Baltimore, Md., Sgt. 1st Class John W. Russell of Columbia, Tenn., and Spc. Christopher J. Slane of Mount Sterling, Ohio, are part of the 289th Military Police Company and were jogging on the National Mall when they came across an injured pedestrian last month. “We were jogging to the Capitol building,” recalled Vereen, when they heard a collision. “We sprinted over to him, Russell and Williams got to him first,” said Vereen. “Russell got a shirt from a nearby runner to use as a tourniquet. Slane and I tried to control traffic and made sure he did not have any additional injuries.” While treating the injured man, the Soldiers learned his first name was Tim. According to local news reports, Tim was running across 7th Street NW when he was struck by the bus. “Tim called us about two weeks ago, he’s doing
those who fought a world war during the 1940s, the Soldiers closing in on centurion status think that today’s warriors who fight overseas are the heroes. “Our guys [the Honor Flighters] call [current servicemembers] ‘the kids,’’’ said Giordano. “Our guys think it’s the guys with the boots on who are the greatest generation.”
okay,” said Vereen. “Once he’s feeling better, he would like to meet up and thank us personally.” “The military has battle drills,” said Vereen. “Every Soldier has some sort of first aid training and we rely on that.” Congressman Chris Stewart read about the Soldiers’ actions in the news and wanted to personally thank them for their actions and service. “These guys are heroes,” said Stewart, who represents Utah’s 2nd district. “The military is a huge part of my heritage. I really enjoyed meeting them.” Stewart served 14 years in the United States Air Force as a pilot flying both helicopters and the B-1B bomber. Stewart also holds three world speed records, including the world record for the fastest non-stop flight around the world. “What these Soldiers did is impressive,” said Stewart. “I believe that the best young men and women in this country are wearing the military uniform.” “The emergency action they took is a credit to the training the Army invests in its Soldiers,” said Col. James C. Markert, 3d Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), regimental commander. “Spc. Slane’s response is an example of his training and leadership, as he had no prior emergency training before he joined the Army.” “I didn’t think anything would come of it, I’m just pleased that we were able to help and that Tim is doing well,” said Vereen.
Park Police lay wreath at Tomb Maj. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan, commanding general of Joint Force Headquarters-National Capital Region/U.S. Army Military District of Washington and U.S. Park Police Chief Teresa Chambers laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery Sept. 18. The wreath laying was part of an ongoing engagement program between JFHQ-NCR/MDW and its interagency partners. Laying a wreathattheTomboftheUnknown Soldierisanhonorusuallybestowed upon military personnel and visiting foreign dignitaries. “Our partnerships with the incredible law enforcement agencies in this city are critical to our ability to effectively support those in need in a time of crisis,” said Buchanan.
News Notes Death notices 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. Anyone with debts owed to or by the estate of Sgt. Richard J. Kutch, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, must contact Maj. Jeff Hillis, the summary court officer for the Soldier. Kutch passed away Sept. 6. Call Hillis at 240-271-2302. Phishing attempt If you receive an email regarding “notification for employee drug test from debbie.moss12@us.army .mil directing you to call 256-876-5686 or visit http:// armysubstanceabuse.us. Do not respond to the email, call or visit the website.
Old Guard Soldiers recognized
By Cory Hancock JFHQ-NCR/MDW Public Affairs
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“These are our brothers and sisters and we’re honored that they would take the time out of their extremely busy schedules to pay tribute to our nation’s honored fallen.” “The opportunity to pay respect at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a rare honor for a non-military citizen of the United States. In honoring the Unknowns today, we also honored all military men and women who have died in protection of our country and the freedoms we hold dear,” said Chambers. “We in the United States Park Police work alongside our military partners on a regular basis, and today provided an opportunity for us to also pay respect to all those who have served or are currently serving in the armed forces.” The U.S. Park Police was created in 1791 by President George Washington. The United States Park Police is a unit of the Department of the Interior,
National Park Service, with jurisdiction in all National Park Service areas and certain other federal and state lands. The United States Park Police provide law enforcement services to designated areas within the National Park Service, primarily the Washington, D.C., New York City and San Francisco metropolitan areas. “To have taken part in such a meaningful and moving ceremony is an honor I do not take lightly, and one on which I will reflect with reverence and gratitude for a lifetime,” said Chambers. “We come together for large events such as inaugurations and State of the Union addresses, but what makes the relationship effective is that we work together every day,” said Buchanan. “On the military side, we understand how our partners operate and how we can best support them. It’s a great partnership.”
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. 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. 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. Marriage enrichment A marriage enrichment workshop and PREP (Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program) will be held Sept. 21 from 9 a.m.-4p.m. in Bldg. 29, room 105 aboard the Henderson Hall portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Register and get more information by calling 703-693-8906. Music for children of all ages The U.S. Army Band presents musical stories for kids of all ages Sept. 21 at 10:30 a.m. At 10 a.m., there will be an instrument petting corral at Brucker Hall on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH. At this kids’ concert, even the littlest audience member can experience the can-do spirit of America and its Army through history, literature, art, movement and music. Come celebrate the upcoming 200th birthday of the National Anthem, hear the instruments of George Washington’s Continental Troops and learn all about Gen. Pershing’s cavalry. Also, you’ll travel to Appalachia to sing “Simple Gifts,” listen to storytellers as musicians bring the classic poetry of Ogden Nash and Earnest Thayer to life in Anthony Plog’s “Animal Ditties” and Randol Alan Bass’s “Casey at the Bat,” let you get your hands on real instruments in “Black Jack’s Instrument Petting Corral” and more. See www.usarmyband.com for more information. TOG blood drive The Old Guard blood drive will take place Sept. Continued on next page
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Make it a smooth move Smooth move is an informal joint service briefing for servicemembers planning to make a permanent change of station. The 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.
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. Anger management An anger management (introductory level presentation for adults) will be held Sept. 25 from 9-11 a.m. in Bldg. 201, Army Community Service classroom, on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. Participants will learn about the basic principles of emotion management, specific information about the impact of unmanaged anger and receive resources on how to recognize and manage the anger triggers in their lives. Registration is required. Call 703-696-3512 or email karen.a.stpierre.ctr@mail.mil. 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
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Child, youth services looks to fiscal 2013 year close In order to facilitate a successful closeout for fiscal year end, the Child, Youth and School Age Services program will not collect fees Sept. 28-30. The collection database will be closed down during this time. To avoid any late fee, parents must pay by Sept. 27. For more information, call 703-696-3770/4942. Fuel station to close for inventory The transportation motor pool fueling station will close Sept. 27 at noon and reopen Oct. 2 at 6 a.m. for end of fiscal year inventory. For more information, call Bill Brumbaugh at 703-696-7137. Hispanic Heritage Month Join friends and colleagues for the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration Oct. 2 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Community Center, Bldg. 405 on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH. Special guest speaker is Ismael Martinez, director of the Office of Equal Opportunity for the National Archives and Records Administration. Enjoy music and ethnic food sampling. This event is free and open to military personnel, family members, retirees and civilians. For more information, call 703-6968729/2964 or email michael.l.swinton.mil@mail.mil or adrienne.d.robinson2.mil@mail.mil. Military sport rider course at Fort Belvoir Fort Belvoir’s Motorcycle Safety Foundation will hold its first military sport rider course Oct. 4. Prior to this, military and civilian personnel had either to go to Quantico or Fort Meade to complete the required training. This military sport rider course is required for those who ride a sport bike and must be
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completed within 12 months of completing the basic rider course, in accordance with Army Regulation 385-10. To enroll in this course (not currently offered to civilians) or find other dates, register at https:// www.belvoir.army.mil/safety/mc.asp. 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 Oct. 9 from 11:30-1 p.m. 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. 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. Get onboard with ACAP Army Career and Alumni Program has classes, seminars and workshops to suit your transition needs. Get a timeline of how you should plan to transition from military service to a civilian career. For more information, call 703-696-9603. See a schedule of upcoming classes and get the timeline at www.jbmhh.army.mil and click on Army Career and Alumni Program under hot topics, right side of the page. Please send your news notes to the Pentagram at pentagramjbmhh@yahoo.com.
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Blue Team’s Zach Briseno waits for his turn to bat during the 3rd Annual Wounded Warrior Celebrity Softball Classic at Nationals Park Sept. 15. Celebrities, including actors, military personnel and Nationals first ladies, played with members of the Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team.
Vice Chairman joins wounded warriors for Washington Nationals Softball Classic By Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr. American Forces Press Service
The vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff joined wounded warriors, Major League Baseball’s Washington Nationals organization and celebrities from across the country for the third annual Wounded Warriors Celebrity Softball Classic Sept. 15. Navy Adm. James A. “Sandy” Winnefeld Jr., joined the Blue Team of veterans, active duty servicemembers and celebrities for a fierce competition against the White Team at Nationals Park. Since 2011, the Nationals have hosted this annual event on the field at their home ballpark to raise awareness that “life without a limb is limitless,” team officials said in a news release about the event. “These guys understand that ability overcomes disability every time,” Winnefeld said. “And they live it each and every day, not only
when they are playing softball, but when they wake up in the morning and they go on with life — they want to know about ability.” The vice chairman said the team routinely travels throughout the country seeking competition from other teams and often is underestimated. “If you ever watched these guys play, it’s scary how good they are,” the admiral said. “These guys will show up in towns all across America, and those towns will think, ‘Oh, we have to give these guys a break,’ and they find out pretty quickly how good these guys are at playing softball.” Winnefeld noted he considers these wounded warriors to be “elite” athletes, and he noted parallels with traditional athletes. “I think athletes have to struggle every day to overcome adversity,” he said. “They have setbacks, they have successes and the like. And that’s what these guys deal with every day.”
Members of the “Blue Team,” including Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. James A. “Sandy” Winnefeld (center), render honors during the National Anthem before the start of the 3rd Annual Wounded Warrior Celebrity Softball Classic at Nationals Park Sept. 15.
That spirit also shows through during the annual Warrior Games competition in Colorado Springs, Colo., the vice chairman added. “And you can see it in their eyes that they’re working so hard and they’re so proud that they’ve overcome the adversity that they’ve seen in life,” he said. Winnefeld’s hopes for his own participation in the game seemed to reflect the level of respect he had for the competition he’d be facing. “I’m going to have to work really hard just to hold my own today,” he said. “I just want to get a base hit — that’s all I want.” Winnefeld and the Blue Team fell to the White Team, 10-9. But regardless of the game’s outcome, the vice chairman said, it was a “real honor and privilege” to be on the field with the wounded warriors. He shared insight into some of the conversations he has shared with many of them. “We’ve had a lot of discussions
about what they’ve overcome and the perseverance and the fact that ability overcomes disability every time,” Winnefeld said. “The attitude among these young men and women is fantastic.” The vice chairman was asked if the country has done a better job embracing its wounded warriors after two prolonged wars. “I think there are a couple of things going on here,” Winnefeld said. “First of all, because of the remarkable advances we’ve had in battlefield medical care and postbattlefield medical care, so many of these people are alive now, people who would not have survived previous wars. “I also believe that the country has stepped up, and they understand that the warriors out there should be honored, treated well and with respect,” he continued. “The combination of those two things has really made a difference for these guys. So it is different this time around.”
White Team’s Chelsey Desmond, wife of Nationals’ shortstop Ian Desmond, goes up to bat during the 3rd Annual Wounded Warrior Celebrity Softball Classic at Nationals Park Sept. 15. Celebrities, including actors, military personnel and Nationals first ladies, played with members of the Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team.
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White Team’s Josh Wege, U.S. Marine, tries to tag out Blue Team’s Brian Dietzen, from the show “NCIS,” at third White Team’s Greg Reynolds, U.S. Army, goes up to bat base during the 3rd Annual Wounded Warrior Celebrity Softball Classic at Nationals Park Sept. 15. Sept. 15.
Participants in the 3rd Annual Wounded Warrior Celebrity Softball Classic warm up in Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., Sept. 15. Celebrities, including actors, military personnel and Nationals first ladies, played with members of the Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team.
Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. James A. Participants in the 3rd Annual Wounded Warrior Celebrity Softball Classic pose for photographs before the game “Sandy” Winnefeld throws toward first base during the in Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., Sept. 15. Celebrities, including actors, military personnel and Nationals first 3rd Annual Wounded Warrior Celebrity Softball Classic ladies, played with members of the Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team. at Nationals Park Sept. 15.
The audience watches from the stands during the 3rd Annual Wounded Warrior Celebrity Softball Classic at Nationals Park Sept. 15.
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Chapel, from page 1 Force Honor Guard; The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own;” and The Old Guard’s Caisson Platoon were also in attendance, representing the many units which play an important role in the full-honors funerals held at Old Post Chapel. Following the singing of the national anthem by Master Sgt. Antonio Giuliano, vocalist with The U.S. Army Band, the invocation was delivered by Chap. (Brig. Gen.) Charles R. Bailey, deputy chief of chaplains, U.S. Army Chaplain Corps. In opening remarks, JBM-HH Commander Col. Fern O. Sumpter thanked the Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District, Summit Construction and the joint base staff “all who worked so diligently to restore a community icon that has stood for so many years as the symbol of the many lives this base and this chapel have touched.” She thanked Rutherford and the chaplain corps “for providing the much needed visibility on the deteriorating condition of Old Post Chapel, a landmark that was almost forgotten.” Sumpter also thanked JBM-HH Installation Chap. (Lt. Col.) Clyde Scott, who oversaw every aspect of the chapel’s renovation. Referencing historical moments from the 150th anniversary of the Civil War this year, the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, and the establishment of Fort Myer, which began as Fort Whipple, Sumpter reminded those in attendance “Remarkably, Fort Myer remains the only Civil War fort still in existence and operating today. “Construction of the Old Post Chapel began in 1934 and was completed on April 17, 1935. Over the years, it has become the preferred location for chris-
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tenings, weddings, worship and funeral services for those who have served this nation with distinction and dedication,” said Sumpter. “The renovation was executed in a manner that preserved the historic feel of the chapel, while providing a few technological upgrades.” Sumpter said she was pleased with the technical additions which will assist the many ceremonial honor guards serving at the chapel. Upgrades to the chapel include a new military ceremonial guard lounge, equipped with showers, a kitchen and a closed-circuit video monitoring system. “This new addition will allow the unit leadership to monitor exterior ceremonial movements to aid in the precision timing of their operations,” she explained. Other renovations include: ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant exterior access ramp to the lower level; ADA compliant entrances; ADA compliant bathrooms upstairs and downstairs; fire protection improvements, including integrated fire alarm system and smoke detectors; an enclosed stairway to the lower level; protection of the church’s pipe organ; Family Overflow Room improvements with a separate accessible entrance, two new accessible bathrooms and a kitchenette and a new mechanical room with new boiler and electrical system. The renovation covers 6,780 square feet of finished space and cost $2,950,000. “Every building has a great story … and the Old Post Chapel story began in 1935. In just a few minutes, we’ll be able to tour the chapel and see the renovations that have gone on in this story … the story [that] was told by the stained glass windows in your program, the
pipe organ and the book of registration,” Rutherford said. He encouraged guests to think about what they see as they walk through the chapel. “Think about all the people who will come here for comfort, for healing and for hope. Think about the people who come here and start their journey through life together. Think about the people who will come here and honor the end of a life’s journey with a loved one. Think about the people of faith who have gathered here for worship and for community. And think about the people for whom Old Post Chapel represent some of life’s most significant moments,” he said. “The Old Post Chapel serves as a very real reminder of our nation’s commitment to leave no one behind, to bring every American warrior home with honor. In addition to providing a place of worship for the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall community, this wonderful old chapel has been home for final honors restored of our countless fallen servicemembers from every branch of our armed forces, from veterans to our national leaders,” said Rutherford. “Old Post Chapel is a place that blends the diversity of richness of our armed forces into a single complimentary whole. The Caisson Platoon and the cap horse, the ceremony units and the bands representing each of the military branches – a complimentary whole whose mission is to honor and to remember” he said. Following the speeches, a ribbon-cutting at the chapel’s entrance was performed by Rutherford, Buchanan, Bailey and Sumpter. The benediction was delivered by Scott. Funeral services will resume at Old Post Chapel Oct. 23.
National Gallery of Art exhibit opens By Leah Rubalcaba JBM-HH Community Relations Officer
Joint Base Commander Col. Fern O. Sumpter was invited to speak at the inauguration of the National Gallery of Art’s “Tell It With Pride” exhibit Sept. 10 in Washington, D.C. The centerpiece of the exhibit features artist Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ memorial created to honor Soldiers of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment, one of the first regiments of African American Soldiers formed during the Civil War, and their white commander, Colonel Robert Gould Shaw. The memorial depicts Shaw on horseback leading the Soldiers of the 54th at the battle of Fort Wagner in South Carolina on July 18, 1863. As an African American military leader who grew up in Massachusetts, Sumpter stated, “I am proud to call Boston home. The Soldiers of the 54th trained at Camp Meigs in Readville, known today as West Roxbury and only a few miles from where I spent my teenage and young adult years.” Sumpter spoke about going to college and beginning her military career in Massachusetts and drew correlations between the fight for freedom by the Soldiers of the 54th and the Civil Rights movement of the 1960’s. “I am forever grateful to the brave men of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment … those Soldiers, who overcame obstacles even before the first shot was fired … Soldiers who blazed a trail for all African Americans serving today,” Sumpter said. Other speakers at the inauguration included Earl A. Powell, director of the National Gallery of Art; Sarah Greenough, the gallery’s senior curator; and Carl Cruz, the great-great-grandnephew of Sgt. Willaim H. Carney, a member of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment and the first African American to receive the Medal of Honor.
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What all need to know about sarin gas attack By Jim Dresbach Pentagram Staff Writer
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Spc. Edgar Rodriguez, 529th Regimental Support Company, walks through a decontamination station on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall during a simulated full-scale exercise Sept. 12. The Fort Myer portion of the joint base took part in an exercise that simulated responses by emergency, fire and rescue personnel.
the scenario objectives.” Lavender said that overall the entire staff “performed well for our first chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear exercise in some time. You never stop improving in all areas and constantly ensure that we are continuing to hone in on the less utilized basic skills.” Molina said training readiness and preparation is critical to the overall success of the
DES. “We must be prepared to respond to all hazards, which include a chemical attack,” he emphasized. “Our communities are dependent upon our ability to respond to, eliminate and contain any hazard to threat. This training builds the trust and confidence of our work force/first responders, the leadership and the community on our ability to keep our communities safe.”
Former Army captain to receive MoH President Barack Obama will award the Medal of Honor next month to former Army Capt. William Swenson for conspicuous gallantry during Sept. 8, 2009, combat operations in Afghanistan’s Kunar province. At the time, Swenson served as an embedded trainer and mentor of the Afghan national security forces with Afghan Border Police Mentor Team, 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division. In a White House statement
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announcing the ceremony, officials said Swenson will be the sixth living recipient to be awarded the Medal of Honor for actions in Iraq or Afghanistan. He and his Family will join the president at the White House to commemorate his example of selfless service. Swenson separated from the Army on Feb. 1, 2011, and now lives in Seattle. He is single. The Medal of Honor is the nation’s highest award for battlefield gallantry. (American Forces Press Service)
The facts are real and concrete about the type of nerve agent which was simulated during an emergency exercise on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Sept. 12. Sarin gas is a man-made toxin which can be deadly and could be emitted into the environment a number of ways according to a chemically-trained evaluator who participated in the JBM-HH emergency simulation. “It [sarin] is going to be stored inside a closed canister,” explained Fort A.P. Hill Fire Chief Daniel Glembot, who witnessed the JBM-HH exercise. “It’s going to be in a cylindrical container. The delivery system is what is really important. Sarin, if it is delivered via aerosol and delivered through the air and it is inhaled and high doses get on the skin, that is when it is most effective. “Small amounts of sarin can be lethal especially if it is delivered via aerosol or inhaled. Large doses are not needed, a small parts per million can be lethal,” he continued. If a sarin gas attack takes place, victims should look for a number of initial physical symptoms. Major contamination of sarin gas can cause a wide array of deadly health problems including kidney failure, liver failure and pancreatic failure. “Initially, you are going to have burning eyes; all of your mucous membranes where you have fluidyour eyes, your nasal passages and your throat-are going to get irritated,” Glembot said. “It’s going to get very sore. It’s going to get very uncomfortable; you’re going to get sick. “Eventually, you will get lightheaded, dizzy and pass out and
pass away from the absorption and the nerve agent itself passing through your system,” he added. Glembot also warned that the nerve agent can be infiltrated into municipal water supplies. w“Of course, it would then go in as a solid, so the sarin would not be atomized as a vapor,” he said. “It may even be carried into a water system as a liquid itself. Luckily, water supplies are being monitored for outside agents. But it could be introduced into a water system.” But there are countermeasures to the nerve agent. Glembot learned the treatments while he was deployed to the Middle East as part of CENTCOM (U.S. Central Command). “There are treatments. There’s what’s called Mark 1 kits and the 2-pam chloride kits that our Soldiers are very familiar with in the theater. You can take a Mark 1 kit and give yourself a selfinjection into your thigh and take a 2-pam chloride kit and give yourself a self-injection into the thigh,” he explained. “Those kits contain counter-agents to the nerve agent itself. One or two doses are going to slow the process down and give you time to get true medical attention.” When speaking to the public about a chemical weapon and its possible use in an attack, Glembot said citizens should employ common sense and use the “see something, report something” philosophy. “If you see something that doesn’t look right that you don’t see every day or doesn’t make sense, that is what should be reported,” the A.P. Hill fire chief said. “If you see somebody walking down the street, and they have a bug [repellent] sprayer, and they don’t look like an exterminator or pesticide person, you should report that.”
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Runners say goodbye to summer during Devil Dog 7k run By Jim Dresbach Pentagram Staff Writer
A frosty feel was in the pre-dawn Military District of Washington air when 118 runners scampered clear of Henderson Hall’s Cpl. Terry L. Smith Gymnasium Devil Dog 7k starting line Sept. 18. Less than a half hour and 4.3 miles later, Marine Capt. Justin Kirk was the first to cross the Devil Dog 7k finish line. The Pentagon-based ser-
vicemember knocked his early morning run out of the way in a time of 25 minutes and 13 seconds. Kirk’s Semper Fit Oohrah Series jaunt was a part of his return to competitive running after a layoff due to injury. “I really don’t know my pace right now,” said Kirk, who is rehabilitating from an achilles injury. “I definitely paced myself; I didn’t go out too hard, which was good this morning. This is kind of an unknown distance,7k,
it’s a pretty weird distance, so it’s hard for me to calculate what my actual pace could have been. I know it was under six minutes [per mile], which is fine.” Two JBM-HH road race veterans also posted top three times for the race, which traversed length-wise through the joint base to eventually turnaround at the Marine Corps Memorial. Yuko Whitestone was the women’s winner in 31:14, and Joseph Galvin was male runner-
up with a clocking of 25:23. Gabby Pasillas (34:18) was the second woman to cross the finish line, and Christy Gunville was third in 36:02. The men’s third-place finisher was Daniel Richard in 27:20. Prior to the road race, the Semper Fit Oorah staff led all runners and spectators in a moment of silence in remembrance of the victims, families and survivors of the Washington Navy Yard shooting.
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Participants in the Devil Dog 7k start the race outside of the Cpl. Terry L. Smith Gymnasium on the Henderson Hall portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Sept. 18. Marine Capt. Justin Kirk was the first to cross the Devil Dog 7k finish line with a time of 23:13. 1039930B
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