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Pentagram

Vol. 61, No. 40 October 9, 2014

Published For Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall

Army Ten-Miler turns 30 Two Army Ten-Miler runners have displayed endurance excellence

By Jim Dresbach Pentagram Staff Writer The strides from the Pentagon starting line past the 14th Street Bridge are too many to calculate for Army Ten-Miler runners Alisa Harvey and Lew Goldberg.

One struck victory pay dirt the first time running the course and subsequently won multiple titles. The other has perfect ATM attendance.

Both Harvey and Goldberg readily admit their best running days have been left at the Lincoln Memorial or Independence Avenue, but both will be among the 35,000 runners at the Army Ten-Miler starting line at 8 a.m. Oct. 12.

Nearly 30 years to the day of the 2014 race, on Oct. 13, 1985, Goldberg and a new National Capital Region area race bumped into each other. From the mid1980s to the present, the race and Goldberg have been annually reintroduced— he hasn’t missed an ATM start.

Goldberg witnessed the 2001 race cancellation following the

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9/11 attacks and an on-the-fly course change in 2005 due to a suspicious package near the 14th Street Bridge, and he initially took

on the ATM challenge during his peak long-distance years from 1985 through 1988.

From races one through eight,

the then-Soldier was attending the National War College and later was assigned to the Pentagon.

Logistically, he had no trouble

Army clarifies hairstyle, tattoo policy

RACHEL LARUE

The Army has announced revisions to its policy on female hairstyles and tattoo standards for both sexes.

The changes to Army Regulation 670-1 were announced Sept. 16.

Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Commander Col. Mike Henderson recently signed a memorandum clarifying policy for the possession and storage of privately-owned weapons on the installation.

Per the policy, all personnel residing on all three portions of the joint base must register their firearms and

see TEN-MILER, page 4

Oct. 14 power outage at Henderson Hall

All services on the Henderson Hall portion of the joint base will be closed Oct. 14 due to a scheduled power outage. This includes all Marine Corps Community Services, administrative support and family resources. All normal operations will resume as scheduled Oct. 15. For more information, call 703-696-3290.

Marine Corps Birthday Ball Nov. 1

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STAFF SGT. STEPHANIE

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GEETE

1st Sgt. Aki Paylor won’t have any trouble recalling the Warrior Ethos. “For me, the Warrior Ethos -- that’s who I am.” Since all of Paylor’s tattoos were done a number of years ago, he’s grandfathered in.

Under the changes, temporary, twostrand hair twists are now permitted for women, but dreadlocks remain unauthorized. Enlisted Soldiers who

have grandfathered tattoos will now be considered for Officer Candidate School or warrant officer appointment see POLICY, page 4

JBM-HH memo clarifies privately-owned weapons policy

By Guv Callahan Pentagram Staff Writer

attending the race, but now at a robust 67 years of age, the ten miles is a bit more problematic.

News Notes

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By Julia LeDoux Pentagram Staff Writer

weapons with the JBM-HH Military Police Station (Bldg. 415) at Fort Myer. Personnel registering weapons are prohibited from bringing the weapons to the stations but must fill out a form at the station. Personnel living in the barracks must provide a copy of the unit arms room storage receipt in order to confirm that the weapon is properly stored.

Tracie Miller, physical security specialist at JBM-HH’s Directorate of

Emergency Services, said the policy was updated in order to ensure the safety and security of joint base service members, employees, residents and visitors.

“We’re a smaller installation – we don’t have hunting facilities, we don’t have ranges – so it’s extremely important to differentiate what’s allowable here versus someplace like Fort Belvoir,” Miller said.

Tickets are on sale now for the Headquarters and Service Battalion, Headquarters Marine Corps, Henderson Hall 2014 Marine Corps Birthday Ball, to be held Nov. 1, at the Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel. The ball, a formal event, celebrates the 239th birthday of the Marine Corps. Cocktails begin at 6 p.m., the traditional ceremony starts at 7 p.m. and dinner and dancing follow until midnight. This year’s guest of honor is Lt. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey, deputy commandant, Plans, Policies and Operations. Additional information, including menu, ticket prices and the link to purchase tickets, is online at www. mccsHH.com/birthdayballHH2014.html.

Retiree Appreciation Day set for Oct. 10

The annual Retiree Appreciation Day is scheduled for Oct. 10 at Spates Community Club on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base.

Registration begins at 8 a.m. The bus for the wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknowns leaves Spates Community Club at 8:30 a.m. For more information, call Retirement Services at 703-696-5948.

Learn fire safety at the fire department open house

Learn plenty and have fun when Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Fire Department holds its open house Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the

see NEWS NOTES, page 4

see MEMO, page 4

Stay connected!

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Community . . . . . . . . . .

News Notes . . . . . . . . . .

Domestic Violence Awareness . . . . . . . . . . .

In photos: Salute 60. . . .

CFC begins . . . . . . . . . .

Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . .

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Runners participate in the U.S. Army Military District of Washington’s 27th annual Ten-Miler race at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., Oct. 21, 2012. This year’s event marks the race’s 30th year. The race course, which starts and ends at the Pentagon, makes its way through Washington, D.C.

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Breaking the silence

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RACHEL LARUE

Attendees of the National Domestic Violence Awareness Month event, Breaking the Silence through Art, view artwork created by artists and Cody Child Development Center students outside of the Consolidated Dining Facility on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Oct. 1. Through the month of October, JBM-HH will hold other events to recognize National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. See associated story, page 3. For the full schedule of events, see page 5.

JBM-HH Columbus Day holiday hours

Most offices on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall will be closed Monday, Oct. 13, a federal holiday commemorating Columbus Day. Most military activities will have curtailed operations Friday, Oct. 10. The following facilities and places of business have reported open or closed hours for Oct. 10-13. Unless otherwise noted, this list applies to Oct. 13. This list is not all encompassing; please check with the facility you wish to visit for more details.

Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program

Oct. 10 - Closed.

Dining Facility

Oct. 10 to Oct. 13: Brunch: 9 a.m. to noon.

Supper: 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

For more information, call 703-696-2087.

Headquarters Command Battalion, Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH

Oct. 10 to Oct. 13: Closed with curtailed operations.

Environmental Management Division

Oct. 10 - Closed.

Headquarters & Services Battalion, Headquarters Marine Corps, Henderson Hall side of JBM-HH

Oct. 10 - Closed.

Executive Management Housing Division

Oct. 10 - Closed.

Memorial Chapel

Oct. 10 - Closed.

For more information, call 703-696-6635.

Old Post Chapel

Oct. 10 - Closed.

Rader Health Clinic

Closed from 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9 through Monday, Oct. 13. Rader will reopen to patient care with normal operating hours Tuesday, Oct. 14.

Rader Dental Clinic

Oct. 10 - Closed.

Commissary

Oct. 10 - Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Fort Myer Exchange

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

Fort Myer Express

Oct. 10 - Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Fort Myer Military Clothing Sales Store

Oct. 10 - Closed.

Pentagon Military Clothing Sales Store

Oct. 10 - Closed.

Fort McNair Express

Oct. 10 - Closed.

Subway

Oct. 10 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Petals and Blooms

Oct. 10 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Barber Shop

Oct. 10 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cleaners

Oct. 10 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

GNC

Oct. 10 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Optical Shop

Oct. 10 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

McNair Barber Shop

Oct. 10 - Closed.

Firestone

Oct. 10 - 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Marine Corps Exchange and The Vineyard Wine & Spirits

Oct. 10 - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

American Clipper Barber Shop

Oct. 10 - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Java Café

Oct. 10 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cpl. Terry L. Smith Gymnasium

Oct. 10 - 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Outdoor Recreation Gear Issue

Oct. 10 - Closed.

All other MCCS activities*

Oct. 10 - Closed. *except the car wash, which is expected to re-open after a construction project, 24 hours a day.

Reenlistment

Oct. 10 - Closed.

Veterinary Clinic

Oct. 10 - Closed.

Call 703-696-3604 for more information.

CYSS

Oct. 10 - Closed.

ACS

Oct. 10 - Closed.

Fort Myer Fitness Center

Oct. 10 - 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Fort McNair Fitness Center

Oct. 10 - Closed.

Library

Oct. 10 - Closed.

Rec Center

Oct. 10 - Closed.

Auto Shop

Oct. 10 - Closed.

Fort Myer Officers Club

Oct. 10 - Closed.

Fort Myer Officers Club Pool Complex

Oct. 10 - Closed.

Spates Community Club

Oct. 10 - Closed.

Bowling Center

Oct. 10 - noon to 6 p.m.

Caption this no. 38

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RACHEL LARUE

Each week, “Caption This” will feature a photo taken on 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 to pentagramjbmhh@yahoo.com, left in the comments on www.facebook.com/jbmhh or dropped off at Headquarters Bldg. 59, suite 116. Don’t forget to add the “Caption This” number, your name, rank or position and where you work.

The winner’s name, caption and the photo will be printed in the newspaper.

If you have a photo you think would make a great “Caption This,” send it in.

Caption this no. 37 winner “You guys always change the rules!

I’m outta here!”

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Redskins, kids Play 60 at Belvoir Annual youth fitness event included some 40 children from JBM-HH

By Jim Dresbach and Julia LeDoux Pentagram Staff Writers Washington Redskins standouts Robert Griffin III and Alfred Morris are undisputed stars on the gridiron.

But they happily gave up their spots in the limelight to 350 military kids from throughout the National Capital Region, including approximately 40 from Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, at Fort Belvoir’s football field Sept. 30 for a 1 ½ hour session which combined football and fitness.

see SALUTE, page 6

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Washington Redskins players fullback Darrel Young (#36), offensive lineman Shawn Lauvao (#77) and Robert Griffin III (wearing backpack) bust some moves with military children at the Zumba fitness station during the second annual Salute to Play 60 Military Challenge held at Fort Belvoir Sept. 30. Hundreds of Military District of Washington military kids took part in football and fitness drills with the Skins, their cheerleaders and others from the local National Football League team.

Art seeks to break the silence around domestic violence

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RACHEL LARUE

Items collected from Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery on display in the lower level of the Memorial Amphitheater, near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Oct. 1. These items are collected from the graves of servicemembers who died in Iraq and Afghanistan and are preserved.

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RACHEL LARUE

Attendees of the National Domestic Violence Awareness Month event, Breaking the Silence Through Art, view artwork created by artists and Cody Child Development Center students outside the Consolidated Dining Facility on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Oct. 1. Through the month of October, JBM-HH will hold other events to recognize National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

By Julia LeDoux Pentagram Staff Writer Purple ribbons, wooden silhouettes representing victims and artwork by students from Cody Child Development Center were on display Oct. 1 at the Combined Dining Facility on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall as the joint base kicked off domestic violence month with a Breaking the Silence Through Art display.

JBM-HH Commander Col. Mike Henderson said the month’s theme is a simple one: “Relationships should be safe, respectful and positive,” he said.

Many causes and conditions contribute to domestic violence, Henderson continued, and it takes more than just “usual efforts” to reduce and prevent its occurrence.

“We should never assume that someone else is

see ART, page 10

Real stories, real items Section 60 Memorial Collection items remember ANC fallen

By Jim Dresbach Pentagram Staff Writer Some of the most memorable and touching items left at

Arlington National Cemetery headstones are presently on display as part of the Section 60 Memorial Collection below the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery.

Described as a latter-day time capsule, three glass display cases hold dozens of items cataloging survivors’ remembrances for those servicemembers who gave their lives during America’s wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Among the pieces reverently displayed are superhero figu-

see MEMENTOS, page 10

Annual change to CDC fees to take effect Nov. 1

By Julia LeDoux Pentagram Staff Writer

Depar t ment of Defense changes to school year 20142015 Child, Youth and School Services fee policy take affect this year on Nov. 1.

CYSS Coordinator Dawn Thompson said that means an increase of approximately $6 to 10 per month for those whose children attend Cody Child Development Center on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Fees are broken down into nine categories that are based on total family income or TFI and are assessed regardless of the age of the child,

as is done in the private sector.

“The Army is committed to affordable child care and youth programs, to keeping fees lower than comparable private sector facilities,” she said.

By law, military child care fees are based on total family income, not by military rank or civilian, stressed Thompson. Each of the military services subsidizes fees based on a sliding scale for every family, regardless of rank/ grade or income.

“DoD is the one that implements the fee changes,” she explained. “Child care is a readiness issue, and CYS programs are force multipliers, reducing

conflict between mission accomplishment and parental duties.”

DoD is transitioning to a single fee system within each of its TFI categories to provide consistent child care costs across all of the nation’s armed services. The transition is expected to continue through school year 2015-2016.

The school year 2014-2015 fee ranges also include the elimination of fee assistance for contractor employees who are assigned to total family income category 9, based on a DoD review of military child are studies.

For more information about the fee changes, visit http:// goo.gl/lZ152z.

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RACHEL LARUE

Fee changes to Child, Youth and School Services, including Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Cody Child Development Center, are scheduled to take effect Nov. 1.

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Ten-Miler, from page 1 “The first one I ran in I was 37,” he said during an interview in his Crystal City office – nearly a mile or two from both the ATM start and finish lines. “For the first 20 years, I ran every foot of the race. Now, I just haven’t trained that much and things are starting to hurt, so I’m into walking. Right now, I usually run two-thirds of the race and walk and take breaks with the rest.”

Goldberg generally downplays the comprehensiveness of his Army TenMiler involvement, but the Army retiree is confident to plan one final ATM multi-mile hooah. He is contemplating whether or not the 2014 race will be his final Army Ten-Miler.

“Part of me is saying this is the last one because it is the 30th [anniversary],” Goldberg revealed to the Pentagram. “The competitive part of me – and the competitive part of me says not to run it in a certain time any more – says to just do it and to feel good about doing some kind of accomplishment.”

Harvey’s Army Ten-Miler history started with a lightning-in-a-bottle debut and followed with multiple championships and a noticeable progression in gender equality.

A mid-distance NCAA track champion and gold medalist in the 1991 Pan Am Games, the 49-yearold Harvey participated in her first ATM in 1998. She won the overall female title that year- she won three more overall titles and three masters titles in 13 ATM starts - but she remembered distinct elements of her 58 minute and 56 second 1998 championship run.

“I jumped in the [1998] race to see what would happen,” the northern Virginia elite runner said. “That was a rainy one. I was surrounded

Alisa Harvey won both the female overall and masters championships in 2006.

In this 1992 photo, Lew Goldberg runs the ATM course. Goldberg has never missed an Army Ten-Miler.

by guys. There were a bunch of men in the race.”

According to Army Mile Ten-Miler staff, 31 percent of the entries – a total of 3,539 women – crossed the finish line that October Sunday in 1998.

Fifteen years later, 12,008 women, or 46 percent of the race entries, finished the race last year.

“When it started, it was a menstrong event,” Harvey said. “The funny thing is when I did it in ‘98 that opened it up for women. That brought local [women] top competitors to come in.”

In her first two Army Ten-Miler appearances, Harvey took home the top female titles, but she vividly remembered the 2000 race when she was going for her third straight top finish. That Sunday produced a second-place effort but her bestever ATM time.

“In 2000, a woman [Naoko Ishibe] I was competing against – another top runner – snuck in there because there were so many guys,” she said.

“I didn’t see her until mile eight.

Someone told me [on the course] I was the second woman. I ran my fastest ever [Army Ten-Miler]. I ran 56:49, but I came in second.”

Still, Harvey has claim to a rare ATM distinction: She is the first-ever runner to win both an overall and masters title in the same race back in 2006. That year, she ran the course in an even 59 minutes.

Harvey did not compete in the 2013 race and despite a sprained ankle she suffered two months ago, she plans to start her 14th ATM. “T his has become par t of me as a runner,” she said of the Army Ten-Miler.

Policy, from page 1 as long as they have their commander’s endorsement.

The Army began reviewing its wear and appearance of Army uniforms and insignia policy shortly after the March 28 version of AR 670-1 was released. The review came in response to concerns, primarily from AfricanAmerican Soldiers, that hairstyle policies were too restrictive.

Female hairstyles Under the announced changes, female Soldiers can now have temporary twists or two pieces of hair neatly twisted together. Twists, cornrows and braids can be up to a half-inch in diameter. The requirement that no more than 1/8 an inch of scalp could show between braids was removed.

The Army had required that the ends of hair in braids be secured with inconspicuous rubber bands.

Now, the ends must be secured inconspicuously.

Also, braids and cornrows worn against the scalp can now follow the natural direction of the hair when worn back or in the natural direction using one part in the hair.

“Different ethnicities have different things they do with their hair,” said Sgt. 1st Class Julisha Frias of JBM-HH’s Headquarters Command Battalion.

The allowable size of a bun has been increased when measured from the scalp out from three inches to three-and-a-half inches.

“I measure my bun,” Staff Sgt.

Latonya Russell of Headquarters Command Battalion said with a laugh.

Braids, cornrows and twists can be worn in a ponytail during physical training. Wigs, which were previously authorized, cannot be worn to cover an unauthorized hairstyle.

Tattoos Under current rules, Soldiers are barred from having more than four visible tattoos, which must be smaller than the individual’s hand, below the elbow and knee. Bands must be no more than two inches wide and sleeve tattoos on the legs and arm are prohibited.

Frias, Russell and Staff Sgt. Gustavo Rodriquez, an Army medic with Headquarters Command Battalion, each have tattoos that were grandfathered under the older policy. They took strong exception to an earlier version of AR 670-1 that barred Soldiers who had prohibited tattoos, such as sleeve tattoos, from requesting a commission. The older policy also detailed tattoos are unprofessional.

“I was one of the White House medics,” said Rodriguez, who has a sleeve tattoo on one arm, said. “I used to wear short sleeved shirts. No one said anything to me.”

As a personal choice, Rodriguez said he began covering his tattoos while at the White House.

“For two years on the Fourth of July, I was the only person on the South Lawn with long sleeves,” he said. “It got to the point of, you know, these are part of me.”

Tattoos that have always been banned by the Army include those on the face, head, eyelids, mouth and ears. Racist, extremist, indecent and sexist tattoos are also banned and cannot be grandfathered.

Frias noted that Army regulations are frequently changed and wondered what changes new senior leadership in the Army would make when they take over.

“There are people with tattoos on their neck that got promoted before I got promoted,” she said.

“Tattoos are not unprofessional. It’s your education and leadership that gets you promoted, not something on your neck.”

Russell agreed.

“You’ve got Soldiers changing every day. Leadership changes every day.it shouldn’t be ‘you look unprofessional because you have tattoos,’” she said.

Other changes Under the revision, Soldiers are now permitted to wear one activity tracker, pedometer or heart-rate monitor in addition to one item, such as a watch or identification bracelet previously authorized to be worn on each wrist.

Body mutilations, such as shaping one’s teeth or tongue bifurcation, are prohibited, but the revision clarifies that Soldiers with approved body mutilations who entered the Army before March 31 can request an exception to policy from the deputy chief of staff for personnel.

Memo, from page 1

Officers and enlisted personnel living in family housing, bachelor enlisted quarters or bachelor officer quarters are allowed to store weapons in their homes, but restrictions apply.

Firearms and project ile weapons must be in locked containers or have a trigger-locking or action-blocking device and ammun it ion must be stored separately from the weapon.

Officers and noncommissioned off icers in BOQ and BEQ facilities must meet the same requirements while also ensuring that weapons are secured in their own locked containers w it h a key other than that which opens the door to their living quarters.

Enlisted personnel living in barracks will store their firearms and weapons in in the organizational arms room.

Of note, general officers with a government-issued weapon are not required to register those weapons on

the joint base, regardless if the weapon is stored at a residence, arms locker or elsewhere, according to Miller.

Miller said any other questions about r eg is tering weapons on the joint base – including provisions regarding storing government-issued weapons in residences – can be directed to the JBM-HH police desk at DES during business hours at 703696 -8887, or after hours at 703-588-2800.

Additionally, t he rev ised polic y now provides a privately-owned weapon registration form GRAPHIC BY HELEN KLEIN that requires a commander’s signature, ensuring unit compliance with Army and installation policy, according to Miller. The new form also streamlines records of registered weapons across all units on the joint

The memo, which is formally titled “Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Policy Memorandum ES-3, Registration and Control of Privately Owned Weapons,” does not apply solely to firearms; the policy also outlines other weapons that must be registered and stored – certain knives, swords, air and gas pellet guns and crossbows. For instance, knives with blades longer than three inches must be registered and stored.

“There’s always been a privatelyowned weapons registration policy, but of course as the Army has evolved ,so have their policies, their rules, so it’s something that should constantly be updated,” Miller said.

Tighter regulations on a broader range of weapons will keep the installation safer, she said.

“A lot of people don’t realize what type of non-firearm weapons are not allowed on a military installation, so this gives a lot more clarification,” she said.

According to the policy, “personnel and family members are prohibited from carrying any privately-owned firearms or weapons on JBM-HH except when engaged in, or enroute to or from, authorized on-post practice areas or for off-post activities which are not in violation of federal, state or local law.”

fire house on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH. There will be fire safety display tables and the everpopular fire extinguisher trainer will be on hand.

There will be a fire hose for kids to use to put out a fire, and of course, the fire trucks will be on site for tours - including JBM-HH’s brand new, stateof-the-art fire truck.

Free hot dogs and drinks are part of the fun. For more information, call 703-696-3483.

Warrant Officer Association meets

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The Lord Fairfax Silver Chapter, U.S. Army Warrant Officer Association will hold its monthly chapter meeting Oct. 15 at the Fort Belvoir golf course dining room beginning at 5:30 p.m. All active, reserve and retired warrant officers are invited and encouraged to attend. For more information, call CW5 Phyllis Wilson at 703-407-6164.

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U.S. citizenship/naturalization info session

Interested in learning about the requirements to become a U.S. citizen? The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will present information regarding citizenship and the naturalization process Oct. 23, 10-11:30 a.m. at Army Community Service (Bldg. 201) on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH. For more information and register, call 703-696-0153/56, or email usarmy.jbmhh.asa.mbx. acs-relocation@mail.mil.

That Guy campaign has new website

The That Guy campaign has a new website, www.thatguy.com. That Guy is an integrated marketing campaign developed by the Department of Defense/Defense Health Agency to help reduce excessive drinking among junior enlisted personnel by increasing their awareness of the negative consequences that come from drinking too much alcohol.

The redesigned website brings the consequences of being that guy or that girl to life with a variety of interactive and social media experiences.

Semper Fit Remembrance 5K to be held Oct. 22

Registration is open for the Semper Fit Remembrance 5K race to be held Oct. 22 at 6:30 a.m. For more information, log onto www.mccsHH. com/oohrahrunseries.html.

Hiring Heroes career fair

JBM-HH Soldier for Life is hosting a Hiring Heroes career fair Nov. 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Spates Community Club. Servicemembers, veterans, retirees and family members are welcome to network with employers from the Department of Defense and other federal agencies and private sector firms. For more information, contact Sylvia Parker at 571-372-2124 or email sylvia.o.parker. civ@mail.mil.

Locker verification

All Cpl. Terry L. Smith Gymnasium patrons must verify that they require a locker. Stop by the front desk and re-sign for your locker. The deadline to verify a locker is Oct. 31. If a locker is not verified by the deadline, gym staff will cut off the lock and remove the contents of the locker. For more information, call 703-614-8759.

Special education workshop for EFMP

JBM-HH Army Community Services will host a special education workshop for exceptional family member program members Nov. 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the ACS Bldg. 201. The workshop will focus on components of an Individual Education Program, relocating with an IEP and special education laws and advocacy skills. This workshop is open to all DoD ID card holders who are parents or service providers to children with special needs.

To sign up and for more information, call 703696-8467/3510.

Playtime in the park

Join the JBM-HH New Parent Support Program for a morning of fun at Frying Pan Park-Kidwell Farm Oct. 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Families will be able to ride the carousel and enjoy the petting zoo. Parents and children ages 0 to 5 are welcome.

For additional information or to register, call 703696-3512. The park is located at 2709 West Ox Rd., Herndon, Va.

Fire Safety Week – Oct. 5-11: Check to detect!

This week through Oct. 11 is Fire Safety Week.

The focus this year is on having working smoke detectors. See www.slideshare.net/JBMHH/firesafety-week-2014 for details and check www.nfpa. org for interactive learning tools for all ages. Call 703-696-3483 to talk to JBM-HH fire prevention personnel and bring family and friends to the fire department open house, Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base.

Play morning

Play morning is scheduled Oct. 15, 22 and 29 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Virginia Highlands Park, 1600 South Hayes Street in Arlington, Va. This playgroup is for parents and preschool children to provide time for play, physical activity and socialization for parents. The group will meet at playground #1, by the restrooms, weather permitting. For additional information and to register, call 703-696-3512.

1,2,3 Magic

This workshop is designed for parents of children ages 2 to 12 and explores consistent and effective age-appropriate discipline techniques. The workshop will be held Oct. 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the conference room of Bldg. 12 on the Henderson Hall

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Conversion from air conditioning to heating has begun

The Directorate of Public Works has begun the annual change-over process from air conditioning to heating throughout the joint base, converting facility systems from air conditioning to heating in preparation for the upcoming winter.

All facilities should have their heating systems properly operating by Oct. 15.

There may be some unseasonably warm or cool periods during this transition and building occupants may experience some discomfort. Based on weather forecasts and past history, this is the best time to do the conversion.

During the conversion period, refrain from calling in service orders for no heat or no air conditioning, unless it is an emergency or in a facility that has been designated as a key mission critical facility.

DPW work crews will be diverted from the above priorities only for emergency repair. In general, heat and air conditioning emergencies are defined as instances in which indoor temperatures are below 55 degrees or above 90 degrees.

If there is such an emergency, call 703-696-3263/64/65. For additional information, call 703-696-3820.

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month Events, classes, activities

Oct. 1-29 - Anger management

Individuals will receive information on the basic principles of emotions management, specific information about the impact of unmanaged anger and receive resources on how to recognize and manage the anger triggers in their own lives. The class is scheduled for Oct. 8 from 9 to 11 a.m. in Bldg. 201 on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. For more information and to register, call 703-696-3512. Also, an eight-week anger management workshop is available on the Henderson Hall portion of the joint base Oct. 8, 15, 22 and 29, 9 to 11 a.m. in Bldg. 12’s conference room. To register or for more information, call 703-696-9146.

Oct. 10 – Family fun day at Kidwell Farm

Join the MCCS New Parent Support Program for a morning of fun at Frying Pan Park – Kidwell Farm.

Families will be able to ride the carousel and enjoy a petting zoo. Children up to age five are welcome, when accompanied by a parent or guardian. The event is 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon, Va., 20171. Limited transportation to the event is offered.

Call 703-696-3512 for more information.

Oct. 11 - Domestic Violence Awareness Month 1-mile Dog Walk

News Notes submissions must be less than 100 words, contain all pertinent details — to include the five “W’s” — as well as a point of contact, phone number and/or website for additional information.

News Notes must be submitted no later than noon, Wednesdays, for consideration for publication in the following week’s Pentagram. For example, information submitted for publication in News Notes on Tuesday, Aug. 12, will be published in the Pentagram Thursday, Aug. 21. Priority will be given to those announcements of events and deadlines occurring during the publication week. Please send your news notes to the Pentagram at pentagramjbmhh@yahoo.com.

MCCS Henderson Hall’s Marine and Family Programs announces the four-legged friends against domestic violence dog walk Oct. 11. Registration begins at 8 a.m. on the top deck of the Marine Corps Exchange parking garage. DoD identification card holders and their dogs are invited to walk one mile to bring awareness of the correlation between animal abuse and domestic violence. Chesty from Marine Barracks Washington will be aboard Henderson Hall to support his fellow dog friends and for photo opportunities. Refreshments will be provided by the USO. Prizes will be awarded for the best-dressed dog and owner combination, and participants are encouraged to wear purple. For more information, please call 703-693-9146.

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Participants are given information on the basics of identifying stressors in their life and how to create their own stress management plan. This class takes place Oct. 21, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Army Community Service (Bldg. 201) at the Fort Myer portion of the joint base.

Oct. 24 - Date night – sizzling in the kitchen

Join the Family Advocacy Program for an evening of celebrating healthy relationships while heating things up in the kitchen and creating healthy meals. Date night is scheduled for Oct. 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Community Center. For additional information and to register, call 703-696-3512.

Oct. 29 - Let’s spin!

Join Matt Tourville on any one of three one-hour spin sessions (or all three if you like) for Domestic Violence Awareness, Oct. 29, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Cpl. Terry L. Smith Gymnasium. Work out together and find out how domestic violence affects everyone.

Refreshments will be provided. For more information, call 703-693-9146.

Oct. 30 - Generation sext

Many teens believe that anything they want to do with their bodies and their phones is their business. Let’s discuss ways to help our children avoid life-changing consequences by learning more about the issue and having an open discussion about digital safety. Class is held Oct. 30 from 10 to 11 a.m. in Bldg. 201 on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. For more information or to register, call 703-696-3512.

Check the Pentagram each week in October for more activity listings, which will also be listed via JBM-HH Facebook and Twitter pages and via the JBM-HH Family, Morale, Welfare, Recreation and Marine Corps Community Services websites.

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Salute, from page 3 “We want them to know that not only aren’t they forgotten, but we appreciate their service and their parents’ service as well,” said Griffin, a military kid whose parents served in the Army. “They want to see where they can go in life and hopefully we can be positive role models for them” Dubbed the Play 60 Challenge by the National Football League, the initiative seeks to fight childhood obesity by encouraging kids to get active for at least 60 minutes a day.

“The second annual Salute to Play 60 event is an incredible event,” said JBM-HH Command Sgt. Maj. Randall E. Woods.

Tanya Snyder, wife of Redskins owner Daniel Snyder, gave a preevent pep talk to the kids.

“Show your energy on the field,” she urged. “We are excited to see you guys moving.”

The multi-station event featured Redskins players and cheerleaders coaching and leading at stations including f lag football, a Zumba dancing station, obstacle courses and calisthenics.

“All those [Redskins] people were so nice,” said Henderson Hall youngster Madison Moses. “The football player waited for us.”

Rookie defensive back Akeem Davis, who was in charge at one of the obstacle courses, said he vividly remembered what it was like as a kid meeting someone famous.

“It humbles me to be with these military kids,” he said. “They’re so disciplined, and they know what it means to sacrifice a lot, and to be out here watching them have fun and watch them smile and run around. I’m getting more out of it than they do.”

While the football players are well-known for their fitness regimes, Redskins cheerleaders also get more than 60 minutes of exercise in daily.

They also shared their keep-fit philosophies.

“So much of what we do requires a high level of fitness and we really understand the importance of starting out at a young age and learning about fitness and nutrition. We love working with the kids. We love that we’re teaching them at a young age,” Annie, one of the First Ladies of Football, said.

The event was a reunion of sorts for Headquarters and Ser vice Battalion, Headquarters Marine Corps Henderson Hall commander Col. Michael S. Barnes and All Pro running back Morris, who both attended Pine Forest High School in Pensacola, Fl. Barnes, Morris and Sgt. Maj. Craig D. Cressman put the kids through their paces during a spirited game of flag football.

“This is a great opportunity,” Barnes said. “This kind of sets the stage for Play 60 every day. I was really impressed that [the players and cheerleaders] took time out of their schedules to do this.”

Many of the Redskins took part in the Zumba dancing station, which Morris and fullback Darrel Young said was as much of a challenge as a pre-season workout.

“Oh my goodness, I was sweating.

I was shaking,” Morris said with a wide smile and laugh.

Others participating from the Redskins family included players Ryan Grant, Niles Paul, Trent Murphy, Jason Hatcher and Shawn Lauvao.

Super Bowl XXII Most Valuable Player Doug Williams, who is currently a personal executive to General Manager Bruce Allen; also on hand was Allen’s wife, Kiersten.

“This is the second year my brother Jack and I have participated in Salute to Play 60. It was really fun out there playing with a few of the Redskins we watch on TV,” commented Evan Maly, a 7th grader at Thomas Jefferson Middle School and son of Sgt. Maj. Alec Maly and Jennifer Maly of the U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own.” “We wish we could have had more time to hang out with them. But it was really cool.”

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Barbara Edmondson, Combined Federal Campaign manager, hands CFC material to participants and attendees of the kick-off run/walk at the Fort Myer Fitness Center on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Oct. 1, the first day of the new fiscal year and the start of the campaign. TOPparticipants cross the finish line of the Combined Federal Campaign kick-off.

Children pay flag football with players from the Washington Redskins during a NFL Play 60 event on Fort Belvoir Sept. 30. ABOVE- Niles Paul, tight end for the Washington Redskins, plays flag football with kids from military families during the NFL Play 60 event. The players visited Fort Belvoir to promote Play 60, which encourages children to be active for at least 60 minutes a day.

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Robert Griffin III, quarterback for the Washington Redskins, high-fives a cheerleader during the beginning of a NFL Play 60 event on Fort Belvoir Sept. 30.

Skins salute military kids Sgt. Maj. Craig D. Cressman, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Headquarters Marine Corps, Henderson Hall, plays flag football with children during the NFL Play 60 event.

Participants in the NFL Play 60 event on Fort Belvoir, Va., Sept. 30, pose for a photograph.

LEFT- Jason Hatcher, defensive end for the Washington Redskins, does Zumba with children of military families during the NFL Play 60 event. FAR LEFT- Robert Griffin III, quarterback for the Washington Redskins, gives remarks to a crowd of military children.

Run celebrates start of charity campaign

By Guv Callahan Pentagram Staff Writer About 20 par ticipants gathered outside the Fort Myer Fitness Center on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in early morning showers Oct. 1 for the annual 2-mile run and 1-mile walk to kick off the 2014 Combined Federal Campaign.

CFC is the biggest and most successful annual workplace charity campaign in the world, according to the CFC’s website. Federal civilian, postal and military workers pledge money throughout the campaign season, which runs from Sept. 1 to Dec. 15, to support non-profit organizations providing health and human services globally.

According to the Office of Personnel Management website, the CFC raised $209.7 million for charitable organizations in 2013.

J BM-H H Com ma nder Col. Mike Henderson and Command Sgt. Maj. Randall E. Woods were on hand to compete, and Henderson reminded participants why they were running.

“This is probably my 23rd year contributing to CFC, and the great thing about CFC is that you can pick the charity that you want your money to be donated to,” Henderson said. “You’ve got some input.

This is important. I appreciate your dedication coming out here in the rain.”

The full list of winners can be found below.

Male Runners 1st

Adam Stenberg

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Scott Weinhold

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Mark Haliburton

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Alicia Walker

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Overall Male Walker Kevin Stuart Overall Female Walker Denise James

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Installation mail rooms cutting down on junk mail

By David Vergun Army News Service Some Army posts are like small cities with their own zip codes and thousands of Soldiers living and working there. A lot of mail comes through the installation mail room, some of it important and much of it unsolicited.

In an effort to cut down on unsolicited mail, known as “junk mail,” and save on postage used to forward mail to Soldiers who have

transferred, some installation mail rooms have subscribed to a no-fee service known as Waste-free Mail, according to Tommie L. Kelley, manager, Military Postal Service Agency, Arlington, Va. Among the Army installations using the service are Fort Sam Houston, Texas; Fort Carson, Colo. and Fort Leavenworth, Kan. K el ley emph asi z ed that since this is a private company, he is not at liberty to officially endorse the service for other installa-

tions not using the service, but it is available to them if they wish to cut down on unwanted mail that can cost time and man-hours for the workers.

Michael Sanders, founder of the company and a former postal service employee, said he is not aware of any other company offering this service. His service is offered at no charge to the military, and the money he makes is from businesses that pay him for stopping undeliverable mail.

Stopping mail from going

to Soldiers who don’t want it or have transferred or left the Army actually saves the businesses the cost of doing mass mailings, so it’s a win-win for the businesses, his company and the Soldiers and installations, he said, adding it’s also good for the environment, since a lot of the tossed mail ends up in landfills.

Sanders said that about 1.5 billion pieces of official and personal mail are processed annually through militar y mail rooms, ser v i ng nea rly t h ree million servicemembers and civilians across the Defense Department.

Of note, he said, more than 75 percent of commercial mail going to these installations is undeliverable, mainly because the address of the recipient has changed.

Soldiers on installations not subscribing to this service are free to contact the company themselves if they want to be removed from business mailings or desire instead to receive their unsolicited business mail digitally, Sanders said.

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WasteFreeMail.com. For an access code and demo, enter: DEMD-ZRDT-YQMX. Besides the Army, the other services, including the Coast Guard, use his services, as well as businesses, education institutions and government agencies. All transactions are business-to-business, Sanders said, meaning that Soldiers transferring to a new duty station would stop mail from going to their old military address,

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Around 1.5 billion pieces of official and personal mail are processed through military mail rooms annually, serving nearly three million servicemembers and civilians across the Department of Defense. An estimated 75 percent of commercial mail going to these installations is undeliverable, mainly because the address of the recipient has changed. Much of it ends up in the trash.

not their personal residence. The post office has forms for residential

change of address.

(J.D. Leipold contributed to this article.)

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Law enforcement runs for Special Olympics D.C.

By Guv Callahan Pentagram Staff Writer About 700 law enforcement personnel participated in t he 2.3 -mile 29t h Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run Oct. 3 to raise money for Special Oly mpics Dist r ict of Columbia (SODC).

The race began on the West Terrace of the U.S. Capitol and concluded on the parade field on the Fort McNair portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Runners and walkers were then able to enjoy

music and a picnic lunch for their efforts.

The 2014 Torch Run saw participation from 25 different agencies, according to Maria-Nelly Johnson, SODC’s director of finance and administration, including the Washington Metropolitan Police Department and other federal agencies.

“People are still always trying to help,” she said.

“We always have a really good response from our law enforcement community.”

Money is generated through registration fees, Johnson said.

Memo, from page 4 base, providing “hard copy documentation” and “evidentiary value” in the event of criminal activity as well.

“Previously there wasn’t documentation immediately available to law enforcement to satisfy these issues, nor was there documentation which met each of the unit commanders’ needs,” said Miller in an email explanation.

The revisions in the JBM-HH policy also stem from a need to ensure joint base policy is in compliance with Washington, D.C., law regarding firearms registrations. Those changes

directly impact the Fort McNair portion of the joint base.

To read the policy in full, visit www.army.mil/jbmhh and click on JBM-HH policy memorandums.

In related news, the Marine Corps Exchange (MCX) Henderson Hall now sells weapons and ammunition on the third floor of the store on the joint base, but sales are limited based on individual consumer residence and various other considerations. Details of that policy can be obtained online at www.mccshh. com/MCX.html.

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Participants in the 29th annual Law Enforcement Torch run cross onto the Fort McNair portion of Joint Base MyerHenderson Hall, Oct. 3. The 2.3 mile course started at the West Terrace of the U.S. Capitol Building and ended on Fort McNair.

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Col. Mike Henderson, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall commander, gives remarks at the National Domestic Violence Awareness Month event, Breaking the Silence Through Art. Attendees viewed artwork created by artists and Cody Child Development Center students outside of the Consolidated Dining Facility on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Oct. 1. During October, JBM-HH will hold other events to recognize National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Art, from page 3 going to solve the problem for us,” he said.

“When we prevent domestic violence, we promote safety within our families and show respect for the dignity of all servicemembers, civilians and family members.”

Army leadership remains focused on the issue of domestic violence, he said.

“When an instance of domestic violence occurs, it cannot be kept a private matter,” Henderson stressed. “Violence and abusive family relationships have negative effects that go far beyond the family involved.”

Domestic violence puts stress on the children of the couple involved, but on their extended family, friends and neighbors as well, he said.

“Not only does domestic violence undermine the ability of families to be resilient, it also undermines readiness. If a Soldier

has a distraction at home, he or she is not going to do their job as effectively,” he said.

Kelly Smith, Family Advocacy Program manager, said her office is dedicated to the promotion of healthy interpersonal relationships through awareness campaigns such as breaking the silence through art, life skills education, professional education and commander and troop briefings.

“We are not just focusing on the negative impacts of domestic violence,” she said. “We are promoting healthy, safe relationships.”

To learn more about the services and classes offered by the FAP, call 703-6966611. To make a restricted or unrestricted report of domestic violence, call 703-6966611 or after hours call 703-919-1611.

For a list of Domestic Violence Awareness Month local events, see page 5.

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Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Chaplain Larry Dabeck is promoted to lieutenant colonel Oct. 6, at Memorial Chapel on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH. From left to right, Dabeck’s son John, JROTC, mother Maureen, wife Cathy and son Mark, West Point Cadet, pin his new rank insignia during the ceremony.

His third son, 2nd Lt. Michael Dabeck watched the ceremony via FaceTime from Kuwait.

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Items collected from Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery on display in the lower level of the Memorial Amphitheater, near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Oct. 1. These items are collected and are preserved from the graves of service members who died in Iraq and Afghanistan. The display is open to the public through Nov. 7.

Mementos, from page 3 rines, artwork, challenge coins, sports equipment and military medals.

The display is part of the Department of Defense’s Special Memento Preservation Program and will be open to the public until Nov. 7. “ T h is is t he f i r st display and first attempt at displaying them,” said Deputy Superintendent for Cemetery Administration Renea Yates during a tour of the collection. “Items

are left from comrades as most of the challenge coins that you see. Everything from children [leaving items] or a parent leaving items or sporting equipment that belonged to their child who has passed. They leave items in Section 60 as ways to memorialize and remember them.”

What the public will see upon visiting will be a part of 21st century history and an example of how comrades, family members and friends grieved fallen

servicemembers.

“A lot of [what is selected] has to do with whether is it unique or has artistic value,” said ANC Command Historian Steve Carney. “For example, a child’s painting is on display. It really comes down to items that are significant to that servicemember to honor and remember. We want to catch that snapshot.”

The exhibit is open every day from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

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n Sergeant Major of the Army Conference, 7 to 9 a.m. – Room 152 A&B n Opening Ceremony, 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. – Ballroom -- Keynote address by Secretary of the Army John M. McHugh -- Patriotic Program -- 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) -- The U.S. Army Band, Pershing’s Own n Industry and Military Exhibits, Monday – Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Exhibit Halls A, B, C, D, and E n American Freedom Foundation / AUSA Warriors to the Workforce Veterans Hiring Event, Monday – Wednesday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. in Exhibit Hall A, Booth 261 n The United States Army Exhibit – Exhibit Hall D – Booth 6815 n AUSA Military Family Forum I, 1 to 4 p.m. – Room 207 A&B – “Army Leaders’ Update” n AUSA Book Program – Author Presentations, 1 to 5 p.m. – Room 145 A (Book signings: Hall A, AUSA Pavilion – Booth 407) n Retiree & Veteran Program Update, 2 to 4 p.m. – Room 103 B n Digital Learning Session, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. – Room 209 A&B – “Army Training and Education in the Digital Age” n ILW Contemporary Military Forum, 3 to 5 p.m. – Room 151 A&B – “Living the Army Ethic - Why and How We Serve” n ILW Contemporary Military Forum, 3 to 5 p.m. – Room 147 A&B – “Army Total Force Policy Implementation”

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14

n The Sergeant Major of the Army Professional Development Forum, 8:30 to 11 a.m. – Room 152 A&B – “Living the Army Ethic - Why and How We Fight” n Army Staff Senior Warrant Officer Professional Development Forum, 9 to 11 a.m. – Room 150 B n ILW Contemporary Military Forum, 10 a.m. to Noon – Room 151 A&B – “Resilient Installations: A Platform for Power Projection” n Chief, Army Reserve Seminar, 10 to 11:30 a.m. – Room 145 A&B n ILW Contemporary Military Forum – Homeland Security, 10 a.m. to Noon – Room 147 A&B – “Defense Support to Civil Authorities: Responding to America’s Worst Day” n Eisenhower Luncheon Reception (No Charge – Badge Required), 11:30 a.m. – Exhibit Halls A, B, C, D, and E n AUSA Military Family Forum II, 1 to 4 p.m. – Room 207 A&B – “Family Transitions: Supporting You Through Your Military Life Journey” n Military Retirement Planning Seminar, 2 to 3 p.m. – Room 103 B n Director, Army National Guard Seminar, 2:30 to 4 p.m. – Room 145 A&B n ILW Contemporary Military Forum – Homeland Security, 3 to 4 p.m. – Room 204 C – “Border Security: Appropriate Roles for the United States MIlitary” n ILW Contemporary Military Forum, 3 to 5 p.m. – Room 151 A&B – “Force 2025 and Beyond: Setting the Course” n ILW Contemporary Military Forum, 3 to 5 p.m. – Room 147 A&B – “Asia-Pacific Rebalance – Pacific Pathways and Beyond” n Army Reserve Command Sergeant Major Breakout Session, 3 to 5 p.m. – Room 150 A n Army National Guard Command Sergeant Major Breakout Session, 4 to 5 p.m. – Room 150 B

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n ILW Contemporary Military Forum – Homeland Security, 9 to 10 a.m. – Room 204 C – “Air and Missile Defense of the Homeland: Integrating Military and Civil Capabilities” n AUSA Military Family Forum III, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Room 207 A&B – “Senior Leaders Town Hall/Future of Our Military Children” n Institute of Land Warfare Paper Presentations, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. – Room 150 B n Army Civilian Professional Development Seminar, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. – Salon 5, Marriott Marquis n ILW Contemporary Military Forum, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. – Room 147 A&B – “Delivering Innovation for Force 2025 and Beyond” n ILW Contemporary Military Forum, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. – Room 151 A&B – “Persistent Influence and the Strategic Quality of Landpower” n Military Retirement Planning Seminar, 10 to 11 a.m. – Room 103 B n ILW Contemporary Military n ILW Contemporary Military Engaged Army” n ILW Contemporary Military n ILW Contemporary Military Government Approach”

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