Pentagram Vol. 62, No. 41 October 15, 2015
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JBM-HH honors those who paved the way Annual event provides forum for joint base to update retiree community By Julia LeDoux Pentagram Staff Writer Retirees, their spouses and families were in the spotlight Oct. 9 as Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall celebrated its 57th annual Retiree Appreciation Day with a daylong series of special events. “This is your day,” said retired Army Col. Al Willner, co-chairman of the JBM-HH Retiree Council. “Retirees and spouses, this is our appreciation to you, to thank you for your service.’ The celebration paid special tribute to World War II veterans and their spouses and kickedoff with a wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. “We had all five services represented, and four out of the five were World War II veterans,” said Willner. He also encouraged attendees to voice any concerns they have with the services provided to the retiree community by the joint base. “I can tell you, this is a command climate where your concerns are heard and acted on,” Willner added. Retirees enjoyed a special lunch at the JBM-HH Dining Facility and a program featuring a performance by the U.S.
Army Chorus at the community center on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. JBM-HH Command Sgt. Maj. Randall Woods recognized veterans by the period in which they served during the program at the community center. “We do appreciate all the retirees being here,” he said. JBM-HH Commander Col. Mike Henderson thanked retirees for their continuing service to the community. “We are so appreciative of how many of you give your time, through your generous support of our programs and facilities, by providing selfless contributions and by working to improve the quality of life for our service members and their families,” he said. Henderson detailed new access control standards, designed to improve force protection that were implemented at the joint base in February, during his remarks at the event. “Our goal is to open a Visitor Control Center by the end of the third quarter in fiscal 2016 at Hatfield Gate [on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base] and the 2nd at Fort McNair,” he said. Henderson acknowledge that there have been some “growing
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Retired U.S. Army Col. Reginald C. Grier, left, and retired U.S. Navy Cmdr. Glenn W. Ward prepare to lay a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Oct. 9 in honor of World War II veterans. The wreath laying was part of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s 57th annual Retiree Appreciation Day activities.
Army team sweeps male individual, team categories at Ten-Miler By David Vergun and Shannon Collins Army News Service Pfc. Paul Chelimo led his fellow Soldiers to take the top five male individual spots during the 31st anniversary of the Army Ten-Miler, Oct. 11 in Washington, D.C. “We were working together and running together the whole time,” said Chelimo, a Kenya native who’s stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado, as a water treatment specialist. This year’s Army Ten-Miler, which began and ended at
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Army Soldiers and teammates Paul Chelimo and Nicholas Kipruto finish the Army Ten-Miler at 48:19 with Chelimo winning by seconds. Their teammate and fellow Soldier, Shadrack Kipchirchir took third Oct. 11 near the Pentagon in Arlington, Va.
JBM-HH thinks green for Energy Awareness Month New, ongoing projects to save JBM-HH hundreds of thousands of dollars in coming years By Guv Callahan Pentagram Staff Writer The Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Directorate of Public Works is reminding community members to be conscious of their energy consumption during National Energy Awareness Month in October. DPW is working on a number of projects that will reduce JBMHH’s energy use and move the joint base in a greener direction, said Bill Lucas, energy manager at JBM-HH DPW. Lucas said the installation of
solar panels on buildings 59, 62, 64 and 69 on the Fort McNair portion of the joint base, which has been in the works for months, could result in up to $50,000 in energy savings. These solar panels will be installed on the roofs of the buildings, generating 500,000 kilowatts of energy savings a year, Lucas said. Once installed, the panels will directly augment the buildings’ energy demand and usage. Lucas said the joint base is currently working with local utility companies in the area to develop plans for the project.
The targeted date for the panels to be installed and operational is the end of 2016. In addition to the new solar panels, DPW is also installing about 400 LED light fixtures in Fort McNair’s Bldg. 39, Lucas said. Additionally, the Old Post Chapel on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base is receiving an LED upgrade to the fixtures on the altar, he said. LED light conversions have already been successfully completed in Conmy Hall and Me-
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News Notes Fall Education and Career Fair — Oct. 15
The Marine Corps Community Services Fall Education and Career Fair will take place today, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cpl. Terry L. Smith gym at the Henderson Hall portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Attendees can meet with local, national and international educators and employers looking to connect with active duty, veterans and family members. For details, call 703-614-6828 or visit online at www.mccsHH.com/ FECF2015.
FMWR announces ACS needs assessment survey The Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation office at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall is seeking Army Community Service customers’ input via a needs assessment online survey. The survey, facilitated by FMWR and U.S. Army Installation Management Command, will allow customers to answer such questions as: What programs/services would you like to see Army Community Service provide? Are your expectations being met with ACS offerings? What services have been the most beneficial to you? The online, confidential survey is available to the military community surrounding JBM-HH and is available at www.armymwr.com/ ACS-survey through Dec. 4.
Oktoberfest is Oct. 16 Make plans to help usher in autumn at the Officers Club on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base Oct. 16. A cash bar opens at 6 p.m., a German buffet is served from 7 to 9 p.m., and music and dancing begin at 8 p.m. The cost is $40 per person for club members and $50 per person for non-members. Oktoberfest will be in the Koran Ballroom with a featured performance by the Alte Kamaraden German band. Make reservations by calling 703-524-3037 or 703-696-5147. See more details at www.jbmhhmwr.com/ content/2015-oktoberfest.
McNair gym weekend hours to change Oct. 17 Starting Oct. 17, the weekend operating hours at the Fort McNair Fitness Center will change. The new hours are 8 a.m. to noon, Saturdays and Sundays. Weekday operating hours remain unchanged (5 a.m. to 8 p.m.). For more information, call 202-685-3117.
Washington International Horse Show - Oct. 20 The Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation ticketing office has 300 tickets for the Washington International Horse Show at the
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Pink awareness
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Joint Base Myer-Henderson hall School Age Services hosted a pink lemonade stand on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base Oct. 6 as part of an effort to promote breast cancer awareness and support families affected by the disease. The School Age Services’ Dancefit Team, Smartgirls Club and other members of the Boys and Girls Club served pink lemonade and passed out pink ribbons to patrons of the Cody Child Development and School Age Centers. Children in Kindergarten through sixth grade worked together to create various ribbons, some with heartfelt messages.
Throwback Thursday
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The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is constructed at Arlington National Cemetery Dec. 28, 1934. Located in Arlington, Va., the tomb originally contained the remains of an unidentified World War I Soldier. Congress approved construction of the tomb in 1921 to be located just behind the newly-constructed Memorial Ampitheater. Before the Unknown Soldier’s burial, he lay in state in the Capitol Rotunda from his arrival in the United States until Armistice Day, 1921. On Nov. 11, 1921, President Warren G. Harding officiated the interment ceremonies at the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery, according to the cemetery’s website.
New traffic patterns in effect for bicyclists entering JBM-HH By JBM-HH PAO As Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall (JBMHH) continues its implementation of new access control measures, the base began new procedures to standardize bicycle traffic patterns effective Oct. 12. In accordance with the Virginia State Code and JBM-HH Regulation190-15, bicyclists are required to ride with the flow of traffic and use the appropriate hand and arm signals unless they are dismounted, at which time the rules pertaining to pedestrians will apply. When entering JBM-
HH through any of the installation Access Control Points (ACP), bicyclists who are dismounted prior to entry onto the installation will be treated as pedestrians and will be required to proceed through the ACP as a pedestrian. Bicyclists who are mounted will proceed with the flow of traffic and proceed through the ACP similar to a motorcycle. When entering the Hatfield Gate ACP (at Washington Blvd. and South 2nd Street), all bicyclists who are mounted (regardless of whether they are visitors or have DoD or AIE
identification cards) are to proceed on the leftside access roadway and are to continue to the vehicle search lane to get properly identified and/or logged in as a visitor. Bicyclists must obey all traffic laws and fully comply with safety requirements prior to entering the installation, such as wearing a helmet and using appropriate lighting equipment during hours of darkness and limited visibility. For more information, please call the JBM-HH Military Police operations desk at 703-588-2801.
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His Majesty King Willem-Alexander, left, and Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery, June 1, 2015, in Arlington, Va. Unidentifed remains of U.S. service members from World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War were added interred at the tomb in later years. The tomb is the site of dozens of state wreath-laying ceremonies annually, where the president or his designee lays a wreath to mark the national observance of Memorial Day, Veterans Day or some other special occasion, according to the cemetery’s website. The tomb is guarded 24/7 by Tomb Sentinels, specially-trained Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard). Stay connected!
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In addition to these required safety tips, bicyclists entering any portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall should be aware that bicyclists who are dismounted prior to entry onto the installation will be treated as pedestrians and will be required to proceed through the gate as a pedestrian. Flickr: Flickr.com/photos/jbm-hh
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A day of fun with serious lessons about fire safety By Julia LeDoux Pentagram Staff Writer Liam Lamb knows where to go to find some of the heroes who work at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. “Liam especially loves firefighters,” his mom, Sharon, said Oct. 9 during a Fire Department Open House. “Every time we go by the fire station he says, ‘can we see the fire truck?’” Liam and dozens of other kids brought their parents to the free event that had a serious purpose. “It is fun, so the kids can play around and have fun doing it,” said JBM-HH Fire Inspector James Dansereau. “But, the whole idea, especially with the extinguisher trainer is to educate the parents who are there watching the kids.” Dansereau was at Liam’s side as the 2-year-old, wearing a plastic fireman’s hat, and his mom learned how to use a fire extinguisher. He explained that there is an easy acronym that everyone should
know in order to operate a fire extinguisher – PASS. P – Pull the pin. A – Aim at the base of the fire, not at the flames themselves. S – Squeeze the trigger S – Sweep back and forth until the fire goes out. The bays to the fire station on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base were open throughout the event, and firefighters answered questions about their work and fire safety throughout the day. Army Maj. Kevin Stone, who works at Fort Meade, Md., and his son, Thomas were among the crowd that attended. “He just turned 3, so he’s all about it,” Stone said as he watched Thomas climb around inside the cab of a fire truck. Attendees also enjoyed hot dogs for lunch and were able to take home plastic cups, water bottles and coloring books with lessons about fire safety. Pentagram staff writer Julia LeDoux can be reached at jledoux@dcmilitary.com.
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Ashton King, 12, tries on bunker gear at the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Fire Department’s annual Open House Oct. 10 on the Fort Myer Portion of JBM-HH. King’s father, Anthony King, a JBM-HH firefighter, wanted his son to feel the weight of the 55-pound suit, he said.
JBM-HH celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month By Guv Callahan Pentagram Staff Writer
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Sgt. Maj. Mercy A. Diez, a vocalist with The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” performs during the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Hispanic Heritage Month celebration Oct. 8. Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 annually.
The Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall community gathered in the community center on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base Oct. 8 to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Observed annually from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, Hispanic Heritage Month gives Americans an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the many contributions Hispanics make to the nation, said JBMHH Commander Col. Mike Henderson during his opening address. “They form a vital part of America’s rich and diverse social fabric,” Henderson said. “America’s Hispanic sons and daughters have not hesitated to show their allegiance and to defend this nation through military service. From the War
of 1812 to the most recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, our nation’s history is full of examples of brave Hispanic men and women who have answered the call to arms.” The theme of this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month was “Hispanic Americans: Energizing Our Nation’s Diversity.” “Hispanic-Americans infuse a dynamic and powerful energy to America’s diversity,” reads a National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers press release announcing the theme. “Their contributions to art, music, religion, and family continues to shape American societal values, language, music, and American culture. The resiliency of Hispanic culture is interwoven in our nation’s fabric through countless contributions in many
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Joint base CYSS trains for unthinkable, recognizes top performers By Delonte Harrod Pentagram Staff Writer Child Youth and School Services’ second in-service day was characterized by intense conversation and a joyful celebration. The Child Youth and School Services (CYSS) in-service day was held in the gym at the Cody Child Development Center Oct. 9. This particular in-service day was important because CYSS trained its staff on what to do on the Fort Meyer portion of the joint baseduring an active shooter scenario. Dawn Thompson, Child and Youth Services coordinator, gave opening remarks andled training about how to implement a plan in case of an emergency: severe weather, radiological emergency, an active shooter or a chemical attack. According to the document used
at the in-service training that details MAC (Mobilization and Contingency Plan) strategy, the overall goal of the training is to enlighten and empower people on what to do in times of crises. Kerry Ross, parent outreach director at the CDC, said, “This document gives [answers] to such questions like what do we do, where do we go and who tells us where to go.” “We have acknowledged the need to raise the awareness and consciousness of the staff to safety and procedures that they would need to take in the event of any kind of emergency,” explained Thompson. MAC strategy, according to Thompson, has been in place for some time and has been continually updated. About four years ago, staff received
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Marine Corps Lt. Col. John Orille, far left, deputy commander, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, and JBM-HH Command Sgt. Maj. Randall Woods, far right, pose with award recipients from JBM-HH Child Youth and School Services during a CYSS in-service training day Oct. 9 at the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH. During the training, CYSS staff received awards, but also received training on what steps to take during an active shooter scenario.
The United States Army Band CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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Oct. 17
7:30 p.m.
The U.S. Army Band Chamber Recital - American Vision: Music from the American Experience will feature music that is either written by an American or influenced by American thoughts and ideals, including songs from Maslanka’s Mountain Roads, Barber’s Summer Music, the Dvorak American Quartet and songs for tenor and piano. This event takes place at Memorial Chapel on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base.
Oct. 20
7:30 p.m.
The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” will perform early music from The Thomas Jefferson Library at Old Post Chapel on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base.
Oct. 24
3 p.m.
The U.S. Army Blues will perform at Armstrong Concert Hall at Shenandoah University in Winchester, Va.
Oct. 25
6 p.m.
The U.S. Army Woodwind Quintet will perform at Gore Recital Hall at the University of Delaware in Newark, Del.
Oct. 27
7 p.m.
The U.S. Army Voices will perform for the National Association for Music Education at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn.
Oct. 30
Various times
The U.S. Army Concert Band and Army Voices will perform “A Musical Masquerade” at Brucker Hall on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. This even is kid friendly and participants are encouraged to wear a costume.
Nov. 1
5 p.m.
The U.S. Army Brass Quintet will perform at the Christ the King Anglican Church at 1801 North Quaker Lane, Alexandria, Va.
Nov. 8
2 p.m.
The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” will perform as part of the Salute to Veterans event at Concert Hall at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Free tickets are required for this event; more information is available at www. usarmyband.com.
(7:30 p.m.), Oct. 31 (10:30 a.m.)
Performances are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted. All outdoor concerts are subject to cancellation or location change due to weather considerations. Call 703-696-3399 for up-to-date information on concert cancellations or location changes. For additional details and a full calendar of performances, visit www.usarmyband.com/event-calendar.html.
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the Pentagon, included more than 30,000 runners. The race course crossed the Potomac River into Washington, D.C., traversing the National Mall area. Near the end of the race, as the team headed toward the finish line, they broke out on their own and Chelimo was able to place first with a time of 48:19. He beat his own time of 51 minutes, from last year’s race, when he finished in 30th place. Chelimo, who is a member of the Army’s World Class Athlete Program, said he wouldn’t have won without the help of his teammates. “They’re the reason I made it from 30th to first this year,” he said. Chelimo said he’s happy he finished his race season on a win and will be concentrating now on the Olympic trials in June. “I love the United States, and I want to represent the Army in the Olympics,” he said.
Verizon Center Oct. 20-25. These tickets are available at the Community Center (Bldg. 405) on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH and are free. All uniformed services personnel, including active and reserve component, and their family members, are eligible to get the tickets. Everyone will be limited to four tickets per family. First come, first served. For more information, please call 703-696-3470/71.
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Shadow runners
Just prior to the start of the race, Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Mark A. Milley explained that over the last 31 years, the Army Ten-Miler has attracted 344,000 runners. While this year’s run has more than 30,000 competitors, the first race, back in 1985, had only 1,615. The general also noted that some 100 wounded warriors, on various types of bicycles, “are leading the race.” Eric Fanning, the acting under secretary of the Army, told racers that as they prepared to run in the nation’s capital, elsewhere there are “Army Ten-Miler shadow races all over the world, including Afghanistan, Kosovo, Egypt, Pakistan, Korea, all racing with you today.” Fanning also noted that the millions of dollars raised by the race will go toward Soldier and family programs.
Wounded Warrior
Retired Army Capt. Will Reynolds took third in the men’s overall wounded warrior category with a time of 1:18. He is a bilateral amputee and ran with prosthetics. He cut his time down from 1:32 last year. “I felt good out there, and I’m very happy with my performance,” he said. “It’s great being able to get in this environment with all of these active-duty Army service members and veterans. It’s just a great event to keep that Army and service community strong.” He said he appreciated the crowds. “For a motivation factor, this race is one of the best,” he said. “There’s never a quarter mile where somebody’s not cheering for you. It’s awesome. Reynolds said for him, the Army Ten-Miler is more than just running. “It’s about that Army alumni and active-duty network and giving us a venue where we can get together every year and celebrate our tradition and our heritage right here at the Department of Defense headquarters,” he said. Reynolds’ next run is the Philadelphia marathon in late November, his first with the prosthetics.
Remembrance run
For Penny Nalband, from Litchfield, Conn., the race wasn’t as much about winning as it was about remembering. On the back of her shirt, she carried the photos of two Soldiers, 1st Sgt. Andrew McKenna, a family friend who died, Aug. 7, 2015, in Afghanistan, and her father, Steven J. Loomis, who passed away two years ago Saturday. “I ran for them and for the men and women in the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines,” she said. “It was something I felt I had to do because [for] every one of those who gave their lives for their country, I want to keep their memories alive—that’s what’s important.” She said she was honored to run behind the wounded warriors and active, Guard and Reserve service members who were running in the Army Ten-Miler. “Those were big shoes to fill, running behind them,” she said. “They were amazing. I can’t imag-
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First place overall female, Tina Muir, 55:20, breaks through the finish line at the 31st Army Ten-Miler Oct. 11 in Washington, D.C. The race began and ended at the Pentagon, with the course crossing the Potomac River and traversing the National Mall area. Around 35,000 participated.
ine going through what they do, but we have to continually support these men and women, especially those who return injured. We have to help them reclaim their lives. Running this race, it was just amazing.”
Physical fitness No. 1
After the Army Ten-Miler concluded, and prior to the awards presentation, Command Sgt. Maj. Tim Guden, who serves as the command sergeant major for Joint Force Headquarters-National Capital Region as well as for the U.S. Army Military District of Washington, explained how the Army Ten-Miler goes hand-in-hand with one of the most critical components of soldiering: fitness. “As an Army, we’ve always put ourselves on the forefront of physical fitness. It’s one of those things that we cannot afford not to have,” Guden said. Guden noted that being physically fit is part of every Soldier’s job, not just those participating in the Army Ten-Miler. “We cannot do the job the American people ask us to do if we’re not physically fit enough to go out to do it.” The race also represents “camaraderie, toughness, honoring our wounded warriors, and us coming together as an Army in this nation’s capital,” Guden said. “It means so much in many ways.” Maj. Gen. Bradley A. Becker, who serves as the commander of Joint Force Headquarters - National Capital Region and the U.S. Army Military District of Washington, said he was impressed with service members in the race who entered, and competed, despite being wounded. “The Wounded Warriors are truly inspirational,” he said. “They get out there and lead the way.” Becker also said the race serves as a great opportunity for civilians to interact with service members. Because so many of the competitors are civilians, he said, “it’s a chance to showcase the Army and to connect with the local community and show what we’re all about.” One such civilian was Tina Muir, a Lexington, Kentucky, resident originally from the United Kingdom. Muir won the top female spot with a time of 55:20. She said she was excited and motivated. “It felt great, and I was really excited,” she said. “I train mostly on my own or with my husband, who’s also my coach. Being surrounded by people and having guys who ran alongside me and kind of pushed me, it made me feel strong.” She said she picked the Army Ten-Miler because of her sense of patriotism. “I’m from England but I love America,” she said. “It’s my home, and I know they help keep me safe and make sure it’s the great place it is. It means a lot.” The eleven-time collegiate All-American cross-country, 5K and 10K runner said she was blown away by watching all of
Volunteers are sought for Army Community Service’s Oct. 21 Army Family Action Plan (AFAP) focus group, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the executive room in Spates Community Club (Bldg. 417) on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH. AFAP is a process that provides the Army community with a voice in shaping its standards of living and identifying issues related to the current environment. Eligible volunteers include: Soldiers, Department of the Army civilians employees, Army family members or survivors of fallen Soldiers and military retirees. For additional details or to volunteer, call Kathy Feehan at 703-696-1229 or email kathryn.k.feehan. civ@mail.mil.
Mass at NDU 2015 Army Ten-Miler top finishers: First Place Overall Male: Paul Chelimo, 48:19 Second Place Overall Male: Nicholas Kipruto, 48:19 Third Place Overall Male: ShadrackKipchirchir, 48:20 First Place Overall Female: Tina Muir, 55:20 Second Place Overall Female: Perry Shoemaker, 57:31 Third Place Overall Female: Stephanie Bryan, 57:46 Masters Male: Scott Weeks, 53:40 Masters Female: Perry Shoemaker, 57:31 First Place Male Wounded Warrior: Mark Holbert, 41:32 Second Place Male Wounded Warrior: Gregory Gadson, 49:21 Third Place Male Wounded Warrior: William Latham, 53:52 First Place Female Wounded Warrior: Karen Holman, 55:19 Second Place Female Wounded Warrior: Elizabeth O’Connor, 1:30:50 No third place female wounded warrior Male Push-Rim Wheelchair Nicholas McCoy, 1:03:17 Female Push-Rim Wheelchair: Kelly Elmlinger, 49:57 Male Hand-Cycle Wheelchair: Michael Murphy, 32:13 Female Hand-Cycle Wheelchair: Dianne Sumner, 47:19 First Place Overall U.S. Military Male: Paul Chelimo, 48:19 Second Place Overall U.S. Military Male: Nicholas Kipruto, 48:19
the servicemen and women and wounded warriors who were participating by either running or competing using adaptive equipment during the race. Another aspect of the race she particularly enjoyed, she said, was seeing the scenery in Washington. “I enjoyed running past the monuments and museums and starting and finishing by the Pentagon,” she said. “I’d never seen it before today and just thinking about how important that is in my life in America, it’s amazing to think about.” She encourages everyone to come out to run the race or to just give running a try. “It doesn’t matter what speed you r un, how f ar you r un, what you look like, as long as you’re out there doing it and accomplishing something for yourself , that’s what matter s. It doesn’t matter if you r un a 20-minute mile; you’re doing it,” she said. “It’s all positive; just give it a tr y.” Another civilian racer, Perry Shoemaker, took second place for female runners and first place in the women’s master category for 40 and over. Her time this year, 57:31, was the best of the three Army Ten-Milers she’s entered. That time was also a course record for the women’s masters, she added. Shoemaker, 44, teaches preschool in Vienna, Va. She said she finds time to watch her three children, ages 8, 14 and 16 at races as well. “It’s wonderful and inspiring to join the wounded warriors in the race,” she added.
There will be a Catholic Mass every Thursday at National Defense University’s Hooper Auditorium, Bldg. 62 on the Fort McNair portion of the joint base, beginning at noon. Chap. (Lt. Col.) Fred Wendel will conduct the Mass. For more information, call 703-696-5688.
ROCKS golf tournament — Oct. 23 The national board of ROCKS, Inc., is hosting its first annual golf tournament Oct. 23 at the Westfields Golf Club at 13940 Balmoral Greens Ave., Clifton, Va. The tournament will be held rain or shine. For more information, visit www.planmygolfevent.com/28340-NATLROCKSGolf or email or call retired Col. Dorene Hurt at 703-609-0992 or dhurtserves@gmail.com.
Fort Myer parking restrictions in October Due to tree planting efforts on Summerall Field this month, some parking spaces in the Summerall Field Parking Lot will be restricted for the entire month of October. Restricted spaces will have orange traffic cones placed in them. To see a diagram annotating the restricted spaces, please visit https://goo.gl/uxmeiV. For more information, call 703-696-3101.
Demon and Doggie Dash — Oct. 30 The JBM-HH Commander’s Race Series continues with the Demon and Doggie Dash Oct. 30 at 6:45 a.m. at the Fort Myer Fitness Center (Bldg. 414). This annual event is in partnership with Army Community Services and in support of Domestic Violence and Pet Awareness Month. Participants are encouraged to dress up in Halloween costumes and to bring family members, including four-legged friends (dogs welcome on the course) to enjoy either the 2-Mile Demon Dash or 1-Mile Walk. Awards will be presented to Overall Male, Female, Youth and Dog Finishers for the 2-Mile Dash, top finisher for each age category of the 2-Mile Dash and for Scariest Adult, Youth, Group Dog Costume, and Largest Military Unit. Registration for this event is free and the first 101 registrants who register at the event between 5:30 and 6:30 a.m. will be eligible for a Demon and Doggie Dash T-shirt. For further information please call 703- 939-1045 or 703-696-0594.
Caisson Platoon host hayrides — Oct. 30-31 The U.S. Army Caisson Platoon will host hayrides Oct. 30 from 5 to 9 p.m. and Oct. 31 from 4 to 10 p.m. at the stables on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. There will be hayrides, food, prizes, costume contests and fun for all ages. Enter the costume contest and compete to win a prize. For more information, call 703-696-3018.
Halloween trick or treat safety It’s “trick or treat” time, and this event, long awaited by children of all ages, will take place at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall on the Forts Myer and McNair portions of the joint base Friday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. Halloween is fun for everyone, but pay attention to these tips which come from the U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center: -Supervise children, and limit their adventures in treat acquisition to the housing area in which they reside and only residences with lighted entry ways. -Make sure their costumes are fire-resistant and easy to see and short enough to prevent tripping. -Use reflective tape or “glow” spray paint or a chemical glow light. -Always use sidewalks and crosswalks; look in all directions before walking across the street (don’t cut through yards). -Make sure masks or head coverings don’t block vision. -Caution children against vandalism and causing damage to property. -Carry a flashlight and if a pumpkin is carried, be sure it’s lit with a battery, not a candle. -Feed your child a full meal; inspect the treats before they are eaten.
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Old Guard Soldiers help restore D.C. cemetery By Spc. Brandon Dyer The Old Guard Public Affairs On a sunny October morning at Saint Elizabeths Cemetery in the District of Columbia, dew-covered rows of tombstones are fighting a losing battle against the elements, surrounded on all sides by weeds. Luckily, reinforcements have arrived. Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and Coast Guardsmen from the National Capital Region volunteered their time to restore Saint Elizabeths Cemetery Oct. 6. Organized by Coast Guard Lt. Alexander T. Austin from Coast Guard Headquarters with help from his brother, Army Sgt. 1st Class Miguel A. Serrano of The Old Guard, the project aims to restore the honor of the 4,000 service members buried here. Saint Elizabeths Cemetery is one of two area cemeteries that are being refreshed as part of a historical cemetery restoration project, said Austin. The cemetery holds veterans dating all the way back to the Spanish-American War, in addition to a lone veteran of the War of 1812, and the grave of a scout from the Seminole War. “Saint Elizabeths has two Medal of Honor recipients in it,” said Austin. “A lot of historical stuff.”
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training on what to do if a shooter entered the building, according to Ross. “That was four years ago,” said Ross. Since then, they’ve hired new staff, who need upto-date training. “We are at a point now that we need to put [this training] on the calendar more,” said Ross. And recent shootings have elevated their concerns about safety and caused staff to ask new questions. “What can we do to be more prepared in our environment?” asked Thompson. “Knowing and being prepared is the first step.” JBM-HH Anti-terrorism expert Vihn Cayton, who taught the active shooter portion of the MAC strategy, said the training does help people to think critically and to react in accordance with the training they’ve received. “The training is important because the elevation of the active shooter incidents have increased,” he explained. He also acknowledged that dangerous situations like these happen outside of military bases and how this training can help. “The training is kind of designed for individualsto be prepared and [to] think on their feet.” He said he would like to see government workers properly equipped,so that they can properly react to dangerous situations no matter where they occur. “We are responsible for a lot of children,” said Ross. There are about 400 children and some 150 faculty across JBM-HH’s CYSS programs, she added. “I do think the knowledge [is helpful], so that in a real life situation, we would be able to execute and know where to go,” Ross said. Over the years, Ross said, par-
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professions and fields.” The afternoon’s keynote speaker was Ismael Martinez, director for equal opportunity employment at the National Archives and a 22-year veteran of the U.S. Army. Martinez highlighted a number of Hispanic-Americans
Opened in 1855, Saint Elizabeths Hospital was the first federally-operated psychiatric hospital in the U.S. Today, Saint Elizabeths Hospital is operated by the District of Columbia, according to the hospital’s website. With access to all federal buildings becoming restricted after Sept. 11, 2001, the cemetery located on the campus has fallen into disrepair. “It’s pretty simple,” said Austin. “When we go to Arlington [National Cemetery]it’s pristine and it’s beautiful.Obviously, it is an honor for those people to be interred there.” Austin said he found the poor conditions of the Saint Elizabeths gravesites heartbreaking. So, he took on the challenge to restore the site. At first the project’s manpower consisted of only two Coast Guardsmen. “When I first came out here it was just me and lieutenant commander,” said Austin.“And I said, ‘Oh my God. How are we going to get this done in one day?’” Seeing the huge scope of the project, Austin talked to his brother Serrano to see if he could be of any assistance. “First thing I did was call him and say, ‘Can we mobilize the Army?’” said Austin. “He [Serrano] was like, ‘Let me see what I can do.’” Serrano asked commanders in The Old Guard to solicit for
Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and Coast Guardsmen from the National Capital Region volunteered to clean up Saint Elizabeths Cemetery in Washington, D.C., Oct. 6. Of the estimated 7,000 burial plots, 4,000 belong to Soldiers who served in the Spanish-American War, Civil War, and World War I. Photo by Spc. Brandon C. Dyer
volunteers. The response was tremendous. “The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment, being that they are the face to the families and the face of the Army, being an ambassador, we said, ‘Why not collaborate with the Coast Guard and bring the Soldiers out here so they can see we are a unified force,’” said Serrano. “Coming out here, basically being a part of the community.” A combination of 40 Old Guard Soldiers and Coast Guard volunteers grabbed rakes and weed eaters and got to work clearing brush and debris. The cooperation, along with help from area contactors and D.C. Department of General Services, is reinvigorating the final resting place of these hon-
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ents have asked questions around the issue of school shootings. “The parents have been very supportive,” she said. Ross said the training that they received Oct. 9 are “baby steps,” but said these steps are needed for a futuretable-top exercise that will put the active shooter lessons to test. A table top exercise would entail members acting as if there is a real shooter in the building and they would react according to the training they’ve received. The exercise is scheduled for February. But the day wasn’t only characterized by intense, informative training and dialogue about school shootings. Administration and JBM-HH leadersalso recognized staff who have contributed to making the program better. Leaders recognized those who had received praise from various parents for their customer service. To recognize those individuals, Thompson asked them to stand as she called their names. “There are certain things here that are so difficult and challenging to the average person that employees here make it seem so easy to accommodate that it’s almost magical,” said Marine Corps Lt. Col. John Orille, JBM-HH deputy commander,who helped to present the awards. Federal workers with 5, 10, 15 or more years of service were also recognized for their continued service. “It is really important to recognize staff for all the achievements they do,” said Thompson. “I think it’s good to do it in a public forum, to mark the time…because it helps us to support one another and to recognize people for all [that they do] throughout the year.” Pentagram Staff Writer Delonte Harrod can be reached at dharrod@ dcmilitary.com.
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who have infused powerful energy into the nation’s diversity, including Cesar Chavez, who used non-violent methods to fight for the rights of immigrants; Sonya Sotomayor, the first Hispanic-American to be a Supreme Court Justice; and Richard E. Cavazos, the first Hispanic-American to attain the rank of four-star general. But Martinez urged attendees to consider the people who don’t
Photo by Spc. Brandon C. Dyer
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pains” that have come with the new access control measures. “But I think we are getting better each and every day,” he said. “We are very cognizant of protecting the base at all times and not impeding access to the base to those who deserve to have access.” Henderson also detailed improvements to the Dining Facility that have been made over the past year and construction by Wright Gate [on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base] where a new water pumping station that will connect to the Washington aqueduct system is being built. “This is a welcome upgrade, as our old facility was built in 1937,” he said. The Fort McNair portion of the joint base will be home to a new two-company, satellite fire station, set to be completed in the 2018-2020 time frame, continued Henderson. In the interim, a detached fire at the site of the old basketball courts between 4th and 5th Avenues has been built.
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Retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. John Goode Hart III signs his name Oct. 9 on a list of veterans that denotes the wars the each served in at the community center on the Fort Myer Portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Hart served three tours during the Vietnam War.
The event’s keynote speaker, World War II and Vietnam War veteran and retired Army Col. Frank Cohn, discussed his childhood in his native Germany and his family’s subsequent escape to America. Cohn joined the Army in 1943 at the height of World War II and would spend the next 35 years serving his adopted homeland. “When we’re talking about World War II, we’re talking about 60 million people who were killed,” he said. “Within the war, you had the Holocaust and 12
million were killed in the Holocaust. Of those, 6 million were Jews, where they wiped out almost half the Jewish population of the world. Because of the actions of my parents and a lot of luck, I wasn’t within that statistic.” A medical panel, comprised of representatives from the Andrew Rader U.S. Army Medical Clinic and the Veterans Administration, concluded the day by answering attendees’ questions. Pentagram staff writer Julia LeDoux can be reached at jledoux@ dcmilitary.com.
morial Chapel on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base, Lucas said. The Conmy Hall conversion, which was completed a few months ago, will save the joint base approximately $182,000 over the next seven years, according to DPW. The utility energy services contract (UESC) with Washington Gas and Dominion Virginia Power, which will bring new energy efficient pump and fan motors to several Fort Myer buildings and a new heating boiler to Building 59
on Fort McNair, is on schedule to be completed by the end of this year, Lucas said. The UESC project also includes the repair and adjustment of insufficient HVAC systems in Fort Myer Buildings 400, 414 and 415 in order to reduce energy consumption. The overhaul is expected to save $300,000 a year, according to Lucas. Lucas said the HVAC equipment had to be brought back up to modern standards. “We’re trying to make the customers happy,” he said. Executive Order 13693, signed by President Barack Obama in March, will also move JBM-HH toward environmental sustain-
ability, Lucas said. The order requires government agencies to reduce energy use by 2.5 percent per year from 2015 to 2025, reducing the federal government’s greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 40 percent over the next decade. Lucas said this new initiative will increase requirements for using renewable energy sources, as well as government operated hybrid vehicles. And as always, JBM-HH employees should be mindful of what they can do to reduce the base’s footprint, Lucas said. Pentagram staff writer Guv Callahan can be reached at wcallahan@dcmilitary.com.
have big titles or haven’t made headlines — the everyday people who inspire their communities and enrich the country’s diversity. “You may know some of these people,” he said. “These are people who are normally behind the scenes, working to no end to ensure things get done. These are people who care, people you rely on, people with integrity.” Martinez also noted the resiliency of Hispanic culture and of
the people who inspired him to achieve the success he has today, including his mother and his wife. Even though his mother didn’t have a high school diploma, Martinez said she was a radio host and directed a church choir for 10 years, instilling him and his brother with the values that made them who they are. Martinez said those values and that resiliency drove him to persevere when he joined the Army
as a young man but could barely speak English. “It was really tough on me,” he said. “Nonetheless, the desire to persevere and to get over that barrier was greater than anything else in my life.” The observance concluded with a musical showcase from the U.S. Army Blues Latin Combo. Pentagram staff writer Guv Callahan can be reached at wcallahan@dcmilitary.com.
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orable service members. Old Guard Soldiers helped drag overgrown branches to a wood chipper. Soldiers bushwhacked with machetes while others piled waste with pitchforks. To preserve the centuries-old headstones, service members worked on their hands and knees to pull weeds from the base of the gravestones. Truckloads of yard waste were also removed. The hard work was worthwhile for Austin. “If I can spend a day coming out here and just cleaning their final resting place, maybe I can give them a little bit of that honor back,” he said.
Reservations are required. Spouses are encouraged to register and attend. Call the SFL-TAP office, 703-6960973 or log-in at www.acap.army.mil. Available to all registered clients who have completed DD2648/2648-1 and initial counseling. Location of seminars and workshops are in the SFL-TAP Bldg. 404 on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH unless otherwise noted.
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Oct. 15 and 22, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Virginia Highlands Park, 1600 S. Hayes Rd., Arlington, Va. This playgroup is for parents and preschool children to provide time for play, physical activity and socialization for parents.
Oct. 20, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Legal Classroom, Bldg. 201, Fort Myer portion of the joint base. The holiday season can be a stressful time! Participants will be given information on the basics of identifying stressors in their life, especially during the holiday season, and how to create their own stress management plan.
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Oct. 22, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel, Bldg. 480, Fort Myer portion of the joint base. Back by popular demand. Join the FAP for an evening of celebrating healthy relationships while heating things up in the kitchen and creating healthy meals. Two dates to choose from. Limited childcare provided.
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Oct. 23, 10 a.m. to noon ACS Classroom, Bldg. 201, Fort Myer portion of the joint base. This class will provide an overview of developmental mile-stones for children up to age 3. Learn how to assess your child for de-
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Oct. 29, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel, Bldg. 480, Fort Myer portion of the joint base. Learn how trauma effects the brain from one of the nation’s leading experts. Understand how to gather critical information from a victim who has survived a traumatic event. For information or registration for any of the above classes, call 703-696-3512
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-Pet owners: prevent your pet from being a menace to children. -If you think your child has eaten something that made him or her sick, call 911 or the Poison Control Hotline at 1-800222-1222.
Save the date: Introduction to EFMP — Nov. 2 Learn why the Exceptional Family Member Program exists, who is eligible, the benefits and how to enroll during a workshop set for Nov. 2 from
1 to 2 p.m. in Pentagon Conference Room 59. Program representatives will discuss how the EFMP can help you support and advocate for your exceptional family member. Register by Oct. 25 by calling 703-693-5353. Read more about the program at www. mccsHH.com/EFMP.html.
agencies and private sector firms with positions available for wounded, ill, injured or transitioning service members, veterans, spouses and their primary caregivers. For more information, contact Sylvia Parker at 571-372-2124 or sylvia.o.parker.civ@mail.mil.
Toastmasters Club provides training and practical experience in improving public speaking, listening and leadership skills. For more information, contact Carl Bert at carl.e.sabath.civ@mail.mil or via phone at 703-695-2804 or Jose Romero at joseh.h.romero6@mail.mil or via phone at 703-695-3443.
Save the date: Hiring Heroes career fair — Nov. 17
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A Hiring Heroes career fair will be held Nov. 17 at Spates Community Center on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Network with employers from the Department of Defense and other federal
Toastmasters International offers free meetings every Tuesday, 5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Pentagon Main Cafeteria (directly under CVS and Dunkin’ Donuts in the Pentagon) on a first come, first served basis. This Pentagon-based
Send your submissions for the Oct. 29 edition of the Pentagram via email at pentagramjbmhh@yahoo.com no later than noon, Oct. 21. Submissions must be 100 words or less and contain all pertinent details. Submission of information does not guarantee publication.