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Vol. 61, No. 41 October 16, 2014

Published For Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall

Runnin’ with Army style

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With 35,000 registered runners, participants in the 30th anniversary of the Army Ten-Miler race by the Pentagon Oct. 12. Starting and ending at the Pentagon in Arlington, the course winds its way through Washington, D.C. For more photos from the event, visit www.flickr.com/photos/jbm-hh.

By Julia LeDoux Pentagram Staff Writer The Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Active Duty Men Masters (40 years and older) team took third place in this year’s Army Ten-Miler, with a combined finishing time of 4:14:04.

Team members included Air Force Lt. Col. Antonio Eppolito, Army Lt. Christopher Brock, Lt. Col. Christopher Wong, Lt. Col. Daniel Wallace, Maj. Joseph Buccino, Staff Sgt. Michael Creadon, and Sgt. 1st Class Scott Weinhold.

Eppolito was the top Active Duty Men Masters finisher, completing the race in

59:25. Army Pfc. Brad Nabong was the Active Duty Men (39 years and under) top finisher with a time of 1:00:41. The top Active Duty joint base female (39 years and under) finisher was Senior Airman Erica Gonzalez, who crossed the finish line in 1:20:14.

Participants from the joint base

Joint base Soldier takes culinary skills to TV show

see CHEF, page 4

Seasonal influenza vaccinations

Andrew Rader U.S. Army Health Clinic is hosting a series of influenza vaccination clinics at Memorial Chapel and Rader Clinic on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. Flu vaccinations will be administered at Memorial Chapel Oct. 16, 21, 23, 28 and 30, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Flu vaccinations will be administered at Rader Clinic Oct. 25 and Nov. 1, 8 a.m.-noon. The clinics are open to all active duty service members and their beneficiaries, military retirees and their beneficiaries and DoD civilians. Children under age 2 must receive the vaccination at the medical facility where they are enrolled at. For more information, visit www.kacc.narmc.amedd. army.mil/sites/rader/default.aspx, or call the flu hotline at 703-696-2994.

Henderson Memorial Swim

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Sgt. Sarah Deckert, right, of Headquarters Command Battalion and Chef Jeff Henderson, left, host of Flip My Food, speak to media before filming at Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 7. This year, Deckert was the first female to win Armed Forces Chef of the Year.

Trio of Fort Myer Soldiers competing for All-Army team spots

By Jim Dresbach Pentagram Staff Writer All-Army basketball team tryout invitations extended to Fort Myer Generals varsity hoops team members are becoming an annual tradition.

The tryout camp convenes this week at Fort Bragg, and three Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Soldiers

are displaying their defensive and scoring talents in North Carolina.

David Lee, Kevin Clark and Lavor Postell are all getting a shot to play at the All-Armed Forces level.

The two-week All-Army selection camp will whittle a tryout roster to a 12-man team by the end of October.

By Halloween, the Generals trio hope the final roster will be full of treats

instead of tricks.

Two tricks of the hardwood Lee will demonstrate will be his point-scoring potential and defending.

“I think my ability to shoot and make open shots and play good defense will help me [at the camp],” said Lee, who was an All-Army team member in

MCCS Henderson Hall is hosting a “Commandant Henderson Memorial Swim Challenge” Oct. 17, 6 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Maj. Douglas Zembiec Pool on the Henderson Hall portion of JBM-HH. Participants will swim 38 laps to commemorate Henderson’s 38 years as commandant of the Marine Corps on the anniversary of his appointment. Registration ends Oct. 17, and only the first 38 participants will be allowed. Successful completion of 38 consecutive laps qualifies for an event swim cap.

Call 703-693-7351 for more.

May I kiss you?

In support of the bystander intervention campaign, the Fort Belvoir Sexual Harassment/ Assault Response Program will host the Date Safe Project presentation, “May I Kiss You,” Oct. 21 at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. The two-hour presentation by Mike Domitrz will take place in Thurman Hall, Bldg. 247, on Fort Belvoir. All service members and DoD civilians are invited to the presentation. For more information, call 703-805-4722.

see ALL ARMY, page 4

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News Notes

By Julia LeDoux Pentagram Staff Writer What does Joint Base MyerHenderson Hall’s Sg t. Sarah Deckert have in common with TV chefs Bobby Flay, Rachael Ray and Gordon Ramsay?

She recently spent time cooking with another TV chef, Jeff Henderson, for an episode of his show, Flip My Food.

Deckert, who was named Armed Forces Chef of the Year last March, filmed the segment Oct. 7 at the culinary training center in Fort Lee, Va. She served as an enlisted aide to and cooked for Lt. Gen. Patricia

joined more than 35,000 runners for the 30th annual edition of the run through Washington, D.C., and Arlington Oct. 12. Eleven shadow runs took place with 8,500 participants in locations including Afghanistan, Cuba and South Korea.

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Union agreement

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DAMIEN SALAS

Cynthia Lee, president, American Federation of Government Employees Local 2, and Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Commander Col. Mike Henderson sign a collective bargaining agreement Oct. 10 at the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. The 200-page document details articles and provisions, such as employee rights and obligations, for federal civilian employees who are union members.

Community Spotlight

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Name (rank): Pfc. Daniel Yeadon.

Where are you from: Warrenton, Mo. Job title/where do you work: 289th Military Police Company.

Military service: U.S. Army.

Favorite sports team: St. Louis Cardinals.

Favorite book: At the Back of the North Wind.

Favorite food: Homemade lasagna.

Favorite band/music artist: Jamie Grace.

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Favorite movie: Gone with the Wind.

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Favorite place you’ve ever traveled to or been stationed: Fort Myer.

What do you like most about working on/visiting JBM-HH? There is always something to do. Activities here are not hard to find and each monument is within running/walking distance.

What are your goals for the year? To complete my bachelors in communications and continue to pursue good networking opportunities.

What do you like most about living in the National Capital Region?

The history behind all of the different tourist attractions and how readily small businesses are able to thrive.

What’s your favorite attraction to see in the NCR? Lincoln Memorial and the National Mall.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received? To be true to myself no matter what others think, but at the same time understanding the differences between each of us.

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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.

If you won the lottery, what would you do? Buy my mother a beach house in Florida.

What advice do you have for someone getting stationed at JBM-HH? To get out of their small circle and make connections with others so that this can be an opportunity to thrive in either future military careers or for their future after the military.

Caption this no. 38 winner “What do you mean, ‘That wasn’t bad?’”

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- Carol Ann Kelly A dedicated Pentagram reader

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56th annual Retiree Appreciation Day gives special thanks to Vietnam vets

By Guv Callahan Pentagram Staff Writer United States military retirees gathered at Spates Community Club on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer Henderson Hall Oct. 10 for the base’s 56th annual Retiree Appreciation Day. The day-long program honored the joint base community’s World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, Iraq and Afghanistan veterans with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery, a luncheon and a keynote speech from retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James T. Jackson, former commander of the Military District of Washington.

But a special focus was placed on the more than 50 Vietnam War veterans who attended, as JBM-HH hosted the retirement appreciation day in partner-

ship with the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, a 13-year program instated by the federal government to honor and thank those who fought and sacrificed during the conflict in Vietnam.

Jackson and JBM-HH Commander Col. Mike Henderson thanked every retiree in attendance for their service.

“So many of you give of your time, providing selfless contributions, generous support of our programs and our facilities,” Henderson said.

Jackson said the officials behind the Vietnam War commemoration project were excited to have JBM-HH as a partner in the quest to honor the millions of people affected by the war.

With 58,000 killed, 77,000 disabled and millions more affected by the 13-year conflict in Vietnam, he said the com-

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Rader Clinic leads the way in Medcom customer service

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Service members from the National Capital Region participate in a motorcycle safety ride Oct. 9, to promote safer riding practices for bikers in the military community. The ride started on the Henderson Hall portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall and ended at Chancellorsville Battlefield, Fredericksburg, Va.

Soldiers and Marines from the National Capital Region participated in a motorcycle safety ride Oct. 9 to promote camaraderie amongst seasoned and new riders. The ride began on the Henderson Hall portion of the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall and ended at Chancellorsville Battlefield in

RACHEL LARUE

see RAD, page 8

Marines, Soldiers ride for safety

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ABOVE- Veterans representing each of the military services, from Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Retiree Appreciation Day, lay a wreath in honor of all veterans at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery Oct. 10. This year’s RAD commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. RIGHT- Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Command Sgt. Maj. Randall E. Woods talks to attendees.

Fredericksburg, Va. “We are here to get some of the experienced riders to get linked up with the new riders,” said Sgt. 1st Class Jackie Sims, National Guard Bureau.

“Pairing up old with new riders ensures new riders get started in the right way, and also reaffirms the proper operating procedures of the motorcycles

see SAFETY, page 5

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Brig. Gen. Robert D. Tenhet presents the Meritorious Service Medal and certificate to Sgt. 1st Class Edres Rhone in Memorial Chapel during a customer service training for Andrew Rader U.S. Army Health Clinic Oct. 10 on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base MyerHenderson Hall.

By Damien Salas Pentagram Staff Writer Service members and civilian staf f of Joint Base MyerHenderson Hall’s Andrew Rader U.S. Army Health Clinic met Oct. 10 for a customer service

training program scheduled to take place throughout the Northern Regional Medical Command by Nov. 10.

“The reason I am here is because one of the biggest patient satis-

see CLINIC, page 8

The U.S. Army Band performance schedule Oct. 18 4 p.m.

The U.S. Army Chorus will perform at the Resurrection Evangelical Lutheran Church in Arlington, Va.

Oct. 23 7:30 p.m.

The U.S. Army Concert Band presents “Celebrate Sousa: Much More than Marches,” at Brucker Hall on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. There will be a pre-concert chat with Library of Congress musicologist and Sousa authority Loras Schissel at 7 p.m. at Brucker Hall.

Oct. 23 8 p.m.

The U.S. Army Blues will perform at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Brass Week Concerts and Clinics at the university’s Vlahcevic Concert Hall in Richmond, Va.

Oct. 26 4:30 p.m.

The U.S. Army Strings will perform works by Rossini, Beethoven and more during a performance at Fairfax United Methodist Church in Fairfax, Va.

Oct. 28 7:30 p.m.

The U.S. Army Band presents Oc-tuba Fest at the “Pershing’s Own” Chamber Music Series at Brucker Hall on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base.

Nov. 6 10 a.m.

The U.S. Army Herald Trumpets will perform during the opening ceremony for a Library of Congress exhibition called “Magna Carta: Muse and Mentor” at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.

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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. Please 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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A walk for awareness

Semper Fit Remembrance 5K

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.

Play morning

Play morning is scheduled Oct. 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.

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.

Financial education seminar

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Participants walk their dogs on the Henderson Hall portion of JBM-HH Oct. 11 during a Marine and Family Programs-hosted dog walk event in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Dubbed “Fourlegged Friends Against Domestic Violence,” the walk saw 14 participants and seven four-legged friends despite the day’s rainfall.

All Army, from page 1 2012. “From my [All-Army] experience, you have to be able to defend. The teams who defend usually win the tournament.”

Clark also is an All-Army and All Armed Forces veteran. He understands every part of his game must be at top form for the tryouts.

“As a big, as a forward, I have to come in and be athletic,” he said. “I have to show them I can run the floor and how versatile I am offensively and defensively.”

While Lee and Clark have Armed Forces all-star experience, Postell has played at basketball’s pinnacle: The National Basketball Association.

The St. John University standout played parts of three seasons with the New York Knicks.

“He played in the NBA, and he’s been around a high level of basketball,” Lee said of Postell. “His leadership and experience will definitely help him.”

Military spouse employment orientation

This class is designed to inform military spouses of the importance of various employment programs and resources available through the Department of Defense and local commands. The session will be held Oct. 29 from 9 to 11 a.m. For more information and to register, call 703-614-6828.

Chef, from page 1 Horoho, the U.S. Army Surgeon General. She currently is attached to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Headquarters Command Battalion on the joint base.

“Chef Jeff’s energy is contagious and he creates an environment on his show that is both educational and fun,” she said. “I love that he provides viewers with tips and tricks on how to introduce healthier options into everyday cooking.”

Chef Jeff said he and his show are very connected and committed to the nation’s armed services.

“We cook on many military bases around the country,” he said. “We said we wanted to come here and do something not only to showcase amazing food that might be a little healthier, but to showcase the military.

We want to show the folks out there that military folks can burn in the kitchen, too.”

Deckert said it’s always a pleasure to cook with other chefs who are also passionate about health and fresh, delicious food.

The pair made several lamb dishes using fresh and seasonal vegetables.

“For me the focus is always fresh ingredients and trying to stay away from processed foods,” she said.

She said she also appreciated that Chef Jeff didn’t skimp on f lavor because that helps people realize that healthy food can be flavorful and delicious.

“I do not like the stigma that healthy food has to taste like cardboard or have no flavor, so I like to change people’s minds,” she said.

“When I cook for myself and friends, I like to focus on fresh proteins, vegetables and some grains.”

Survivor Outreach Services will hold a financial education seminar, investment basics, Oct. 24 from 10 to 11 a.m. in Bldg. 201 on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. A financial counselor from Henderson Hall will teach this seminar, which highlights the difference between index mutual funds and actively managed funds. Seats are limited to surviving family members. Reserve your spot by calling Jin Lim at 703-696-8847 or via email at jin-sook.lim.civ@mail.mil.

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.

Locker verification

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Sgt. Sarah Deckert, Headquarters Command Battalion, prepares food during a filming of Flip My Food, hosted by Chef Jeff Henderson, on Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 7. This year, Deckert was the first female to win Armed Forces Chef of the Year.

Deckert said amazingly tasty food can be created by using fresh herbs, spices, vinegars and healthy oils to enhance fresh ingredients.

“It’s also a challenge, but like I said, I love to change people’s minds and surprise them with dishes that they would never normally eat, but love when they taste it,” she said.

Deckert, 30, was already a classically-trained chef before she enlisted in the Army in 2010 and said she always loved cooking as a child.

“I always wanted to be in the kitchen making a mess out of something,” she said.

In high school, she participated in a two-year program called ProStart

which solidified her decision to pursue a career in food service.

“Realizing that I could cook and further my career in food service management almost seemed surreal,” she said. “How could something so enjoyable turn into a career?”

Deckert attended Johnson and Wales University in Denver, Col., where she earned an associates in culinary arts and a bachelor’s in food service management. She is currently working on her master’s in nutrition.

An airtime for Deckert’s Flip My Food episode has not yet been scheduled. To learn more about the show and to see where you can watch it, visit www.flipmyfood.com.

Kevin Clark, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Generals power forward, goes up for a basket Feb. 16, during the annual Capital Classic Basketball Tournament while playing Fort Carson. The men’s team from JBM-HH won the weekend tournament, which ran Feb. 15-17 on JBM-HH.

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.

Halloween costume party

A Halloween costume party will be held at Spates Community Club on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base Oct. 31 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Free admission and free prizes for the best costume as voted on by attendees. People who dress normally are also welcome. For more information, call 703-527-1300.

Grant Hall open house Nov. 1

Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall announces a public open house of Grant Hall’s historic third-floor courtroom, located on the Fort McNair portion of the joint base in southwest Washington, D.C., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 1. The courtroom is the site of the military tribunal, held from May through June 1865, of those thought responsible for plotting to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln. Members of the public are invited to the open house, which is free to attend. Please be advised, however, that the third floor courtroom is only accessible by walking up two flights of stairs. Due to the historical nature of the structure, the building has no elevator.

More information will be available online in coming weeks.

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. Service members, 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.

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.

Marine Corps Birthday Ball Nov. 1

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 PHOTO

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month Events, classes, activities Oct. 21 – Stress management

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 – 11:30 a.m. at Army Community Service (Bldg. 201) at the Fort Myer portion of the joint base.

Oct. 24 – Sizzling in the kitchen

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David and Matthew Bailey extinguish a fake fire with a fire hose during a fire prevention open house hosted by the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Fire department Oct. 11. The event featured fire safety displays, a tour of the house and fire extinguishing activities for children.

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 5 to 7 p.m. at the Community Center. For additional information and to register, call 703-696-3512.

Oct. 27 – 1,2,3 Magic

Safety, from page 3 from experienced riders.”

According to Sims, riding motorcycles is a dangerous sport, and the only way to prevent accidents is for commanders to allow more safety rides.

“We need more of these,” said Sims. “Commanders shy away from these types of groups because they think Soldiers are being lazy and trying to get off of work or because they don’t ride themselves.”

Between 1999 and 2010, the leading cause of death among service members was motorcycle-related accidents, according to the Armed Forces Health Su r vei l la nce Center, Medical Sur veillance Monthly Report.

In 2012, the number of motor vehicle accidents declined to its lowest level, but motorcycle-related fatalities continue to be the leading cause of death, according to the report. “ We a re t r y i ng to mitigate risk involved in riding motorcycles in the National Capital Region,” said 1st Lt. Shane Cooli.

“Ultimately, our goal is to prevent fatalities through interactive, collaborative shared knowledge and shared riding experience between novice riders and

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 portion of the joint base. For information call 703-614-7204/05.

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.

Check the Pentagram each week in October for more event listings. Events 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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Service members from the National Capital Region participate in a motorcycle safety ride Oct. 9 to promote safe riding practices for bikers in the military community. The ride started on the Henderson Hall portion of the joint base and ended at Chancellorsville Battlefield in Fredericksburg, Va.

those who have ridden for quite some time.”

T he Mar ine Cor ps is revamping its current motorcycle safety program which is detailed in Marine Corps Order 5100.19F. Beta testing for the new program begins in spring

2015 in Quantico, Va., according to Cooli.

“What the Marine Corps is trying to do is provide techniques and procedures for safe operation, breaking and cornering in real life speeds,” said Cooli. “The current program, which

the Corps provides through the motorcycle safety foundation, you only go up to about 25 miles per hour.

Our service members need to know how to stop and corner at speeds 55 and up, because those are the speeds we are at most often.”

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News Notes, from page 4 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.

Oct. 31 – Demon and Doggie Dash

This is a 2-mile run and 1-mile walk that begins and ends at the Fort Myer Fitness Center (Bldg. 414). The race starts at 6:35 a.m., Oct. 31. Bring your family and four-legged friends. Participants are encouraged to dress up in the spirit of Halloween in this road race to raise awareness of domestic violence. Awards will be presented for the scariest costume, most creative costume, best demon and doggie costume, best youth costume, best group costume and largest military unit. Registration is free and the first 90 to register will be eligible for the FMWR holiday race series challenge coin and a free T-shirt. For more details and registration info, call visit www.jbmhhmwr.com, click on “special events” and select “Demon and Doggie Dash.” Also, registration is open now online for the next JBM-HH road race series race will the Turkey Trot 5K run/1-mile walk Nov. 14.

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There is also a Prostate Cancer Support Group that meets at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center the third Thursday of every month. The next meeting will be Nov. 20, 1-2 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the America Building, River Conference Room, third floor. Spouses/ partners are invited. A valid military identification card is required for base access to Walter Reed. For those without a military ID, call the Prostate Center at 301-3192900 at least 4 business days prior to this event for base access. For more information, contact retired Col. Jane Hudak at 301-319-2918 or jane.l.hudak.ctr@mail.mil.

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ATM, from page 1 “You want to push yourself out of your comfort zone,” said Sgt. Curtisha A . L ew is, a g raphics designer for Headquarters, Department of the Army, who finished with a time of 1:27:56.

Before the runners took to the course, Secretary of the Army John McHugh singled out wounded warriors who participated in the race for a special welcome a nd u rged everyone to remember those who are deployed while they ran.

“T hir t y years, 300 miles, more than 300,000 finishers and today, each one of you, more than 35,000 strong, are going to add to that wonderful record,” he said.

Produced by the U.S. Army Military District of Washington, the Army Ten-Miler is the third largest 10 mile race in the world. Its mission is to promote the Army, build esprit de corps, support fitness goals and enhance community relations.

“T hir t y years of showing who the Army is, what we do, what we represent and today we probably have our biggest turn-out ever,” Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno said as he also singled out the race’s wounded warrior athletes for praise.

“They continue to show us what the term resiliency means, what the term ‘never quit’ means, what the term ‘Army Strong’ means,” he said.

More than 85 wounded warriors and wheelchair athletes took part in this year’s race.

Solonei R. Da Silva of Brazil came in first in the men’s division with a time of 48:20 while Kerri Gallagher of Arlington finished first in the women’s division with a time of 54:50. Army Ten-Miler Race Director James A. Vandak congratulated all the race’s finishers.

“The Army Ten-Miler is the spirit of sport and the spirit of a nation,” he said. “We hope that all our runners experienced this spirit and will be back to run again next year.”

All proceeds raised by the race go toward Army Fa m i ly a nd Mor a le , Welfare and Recreation programs for Soldiers and their families.

The Pentagon parking lot hosted race day events t hat i ncluded live music per formed by the U.S.Army Band Downrange, a demonstration by the Golden Knights parachute team, “hooah” tents from Army installations around the world, activities for kids and interactive displays.

“It’s motivational being out here seeing all the people out early in the morning, ready to run the Army Ten-Miler,” said race volunteer Pfc. Cody Hayes of the 3d U.S. Infantry Division (The Old Guard).

Overall female finisher Kerri Gallagher crosses the finish line with a time of 54:50.

Gallagher has won the ATM three years in a row.

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Air Force Lt. Col. Antonio Eppolito, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s running team, nears the finish line. Eppolito finished with a time of 59:25, and was part of the Active Duty Men Masters team which took third place.

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Christopher Pines, 22, a member of the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Army Ten-Miler team, leads a pack of runners during the 30th anniversary of the Army Ten-Miler Oct. 12. According to the ATM website, Pines finished in 1:12:50. For more photos from the event, visit www.flickr.com/photos/jbm-hh.

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TEN-MILER 26,238 runners finish the 30th anniversary Army Ten-Miler Participants in the first wave of runners line up. This year 26,238 participants finished the race. For more photos from the event, visit www.flickr.com/photos/jbm-hh.

A pack of runners take part in the 30th anniversary Army Ten-Miler in Washington, D.C., Oct. 12. This year’s overall male winner is Solonei Da Silva won for the second time with a time of 48:28 and the overall female winner, for the third year in a row, is Kerri Gallagher with a time of 54:50.

Runners receive water from members of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) at a water station. More than 900 Soldiers and civilians helped support the race.

Overall male finisher Solonei Da Silva crosses the finish line with a time of 48:28. Da Silva has won the ATM two years in a row.

Siraw Gelaw, from Columbia, Md., leads the pack over Memorial Bridge heading into Washington, D.C. Gelaw came in 15th place with a time of 49:35.

Participants in the wounded warrior wave start the 30th anniversary of the Army Ten-Miler. The first ATM was held in 1985 and had 1,379 participants.

Curtisha Lewis, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s running team, nears the finish line. Lewis finished with a time of 1:19:52.

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Betty Kelson of Army Arlington Ladies receives a flu shot from Spc. Keeley Trujillo, Fort McNair Army Health Clinic, part of Andrew Rader U.S. Army Health Clinic, during Retiree Appreciation Day on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Oct. 10. This year’s RAD commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War.

RAD, from page 3 memoration’s goal would be challenging.

“Our role is to find ways to recognize Vietnam veterans and their families, to reach out as best we can, and to thank them for the service and sacrifices they contributed to the nation,” Jackson said during his address.

The day concluded with an address from retired Navy Capt. John Holtzclaw, who told his harrowing story of being shot down over North Vietnam on June 19, 1968.

Holtzclaw and his radar operator were rescued from behind enemy lines by Lt. Clyde Lassen, then a

26-year-old Navy helicopter pilot. Lassen extracted the two aviators and barely made it back to the air craft carrier, his chopper “running on fumes.” He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions.

“To me it’s important that people know of the heroism of what these people were willing to do – not knowing us, never having any idea of what they were facing, but being there on station, ready to do their job when called,” Holtzclaw said once he had finished his story.

For more information about the 50th Vietnam War Commemoration, visit www.vietnamwar50th.com.

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Attendees of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Retiree Appreciation Day browse booths set up in Spates Community Club, Oct. 10.

fiers we have in Medcom is you guys,” said Brig.

Gen. Robert D. Tenhet, NRMC commander.

Since taking command in May, Tenhet has visited military treatment facilities from Maine to North Carolina and from the Atlantic seaboard to

W iscon si n t h at f a l l under his command, and stresses the need for basic customer service training across the board.

“We are going to try and market more of what we do well because a lot of the time we are just dealing with the people having issues,” he said.

“We need to applaud and

thank people for when they do things well.”

He stressed the importance of staff relationships, mutual respect amongst coworkers and listening to individuals.

“We are going to put ‘patient-centered’ into ‘patient-centered care’,” he said.

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