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Pentagram Vol. 62, No. 42 October 22, 2015

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Published For Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall

CHILLS AND THRILLS Caisson Platoon to provide JBM-HH with Halloween scares, family fun By Julia LeDoux Pentagram Staff Writer This year’s U.S. Army Caisson Platoon haunted hayrides and stables event promises Halloween chills and thrills for all members of the family. The two-day event is scheduled for 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 Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Caisson volunteer event coordinator Carla Moss said since this is the Caisson’s 2nd annual haunted hayride and stables event, more activities and creative special effects have been added to bring the barn alive for attendees. “People can expect to see an assortment of entertaining activities for all age groups,” she said. “There will be face painting, pumpkin decorating, fun food, costume contests, games and

prizes, competitive sack races, scavenger hunts and, of course, enjoying a ride on the haunted hayride.” Moss said attendees should not miss a tour of the Caisson’s haunted barn. “For those that came last year, many enjoyed being greeted by our headless horsemen as they walked into the event,” she said. “This year, there will be double the excitement. There will be two headless horsemen galloping in the community on ghost horses. “How often does that happen? Certainly, it’s a must see for all. And, it’s definitely scarier than ever before.” If you like your Halloween chills to be more on the tame side, don’t worry, Moss said. The barn will become progressively scarier the further you go through.

see CAISSON, page 4

PHOTO BY NELL KING

Attendees of the 2nd annual Haunted Hayride may ﬁnd themselves spooked when they walk through the Caisson Platoon stables this Halloween. The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Caisson Platoon will host hayrides on Oct. 30 from 5 to 9 p.m. and Oct. 31 from 4 to 10 p.m.

Joint base switches to appointments only service at DEERS/ID Section card office By Delonte Harrod Pentagram Staff Writer The long wait at the ID card office on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall could soon be over. Starting Dec. 1, the joint base ID card office will switch from only taking walk-ins to only seeing customers by appointments. Chief of DEERS/ ID Card Section Andrew Middleton suspects the transition to the appointment system will be hard, especially for those who have only been going to the JBM-HH ID office on a walk-in basis. “It’s going to be a new system

see ID CARDS, page 4

PHOTO COURTESY OF RETIRED 1ST SGT. BRIAN KIRKPATRICK

Thirty-two years ago on Oct. 23, 1983, two trucks carrying explosives blew up two barracks buildings in Beirut, Lebanon, killing 220 Marines, 18 Sailors and three Soldiers. The bombing was the deadliest attack on Marines since Iwo Jima in 1945.

Starting Dec. 1, the DEERS/ID Card Section ofﬁce in the Personnel Division of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall will begin receiving customers via appointments made online. Once the website is launched, patrons will be able to schedule their own appointments completely online.

JBM-HH mixed masters team wins first place at Army Ten-Miler By Guv Callahan Pentagram Staff Writer Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall can add another Army Ten-Miler First Place Hooah Bird trophy to its collection thanks to its active duty mixed masters team, which emerged victorious on Oct. 11. The winning team comprised U.S. Air Force Antonio Eppolito, and U.S. Army Lt. Cols. Christopher Wong, Christopher Rizzo, Beth Clukey and Steve Hanson, as well as Coast Guard Cmdr. Nick Wong. For this year’s Army Ten-Miler, the joint base sponsored a team of 36 runners, said Todd Hopkins, recreational specialist and special events coordinator with Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. That team was then broken

see ATM, page 4

News Notes

PHOTO BY NELL KING

PHOTO COURTESY OF ARMY TEN MILER OFFICE

The Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Active Duty Mixed Masters Army Ten-Miler race team poses for a photo with Joint Force Headquarters-National Capital Region and U.S. Army Military District of Washington Commander Maj. Gen. Bradley A. Becker (far left) and JFHQ-NCR/MDW Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy A. Guden. JBM-HH took home the title in the active duty masters mixed division, which consists of teams of male and female U.S. service members age 40 or older from the same duty station, installation, division, center or group. Pictured here accepting the award are four of the team’s six members: From left after Becker are: Army Lt. Col. Christopher Rizzo, Coast Guard Cmdr. Nick Wong; Army Lt. Col. Christopher Wong and Army Lt. Col. Steven Hanson. Team members not pictured include Air Force Lt. Col. Antonio Eppolito and Army Lt. Col. Beth Clukey.

Fort Myer traffic delays, parking lot closures expected Oct. 23 There are anticipated parking lot closures throughout the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall beginning today, Oct. 22, and lasting through the evening of Oct. 23, in support of an Army Farewell Tribute to John McHugh, the 21st Secretary of the United States Army. The ceremony begins at 3 p.m. on Summerall Field; however, traffic delays are anticipated. Travelers should allow extra travel time beginning at noon Friday, Oct. 23. Although specific parking lot closures were not available at press time, those parking on Fort Myer are advised to avoid parking in areas that are reserved with orange traffic cones or otherwise marked as reserved. For additional details, to include specifics as to which parking lots will be impacted, contact the JBM-HH police operations desk at 703-588-2801.

Oct. 25 Marine Corps Marathon to bring road, parking closures This weekend marks the running of the 40th Marine Corps Marathon. The People’s Marathon will begin along Rt. 110 and end at the Marine Corps War Memorial. Road closures throughout Arlington, Va.,

and Washington, D.C., can be found at: http://goo.gl/pjgj5x. Parking is available on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall to Department of Defense ID card holders. Wright Gate at the Fort Myer portion of JBMHH will be closed to vehicle traffic Oct. 25 from 3 a.m. to 4 p.m. Parking near Wright Gate will be restricted until 4 p.m. Also, Highway 110 will be closed from I-66 to Route 1 until 4 p.m. For more information about the marathon, log onto www. marinemarathon.com.

Flu vaccine schedule Andrew Rader U.S. Army Health Clinic’s annual flu campaign has begun and season flu vaccine will be offered to all DEERS-eligible military service members, retirees, beneficiaries (ages 2 years and above) and Department of Defense civilians. There will be vaccination events at the Fort Myer Memorial Chapel Fellowship Room on the following dates: Oct. 27 and 29 and Nov. 3, 5, 10 and 12 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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Index

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Thursday, October 22, 2015

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Music for the masses

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U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Alex Kuldell, a percussionist with The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, talks music and bass drums with participants of the Corps’ annual Juniors’ Workshop Oct. 10-11 at the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. One-hundred children participated in the two-day event, which featured private lessons, skill sessions and marching basics for aspiring young musicians. Participants also had the chance to perform with the Corps.

JBM-HH Community Spotlight Name: Priscilla Ross, JBM-HH victim advocate. Job title/where do you work: JBM-HH SHARP Victim Advocate. What do you want people to know about your duty assignment, job, program or service? This is my first time at JBM-HH. My primary responsibility as (your) JBM-HH victim advocate is to support and help navigate during and after the experience. Victim advocacy work requires heart, passion and drive. The Army SHARP Program does not just start a dialogue about sexual harassment/ PHOTO BY NELL KING assault, it takes appropriate actions and initiatives Priscilla Ross to develop strategies for solutions to end the culture of silence.

What’s the most rewarding part of your current position and why? It is meaningful. For me, restoration of courage for victims of crimes is motivating; it has the tangible effect of being the best possible version of oneself.

What’s your favorite… Quote: “Never take a person’s dignity; it is worth everything to them and nothing to you.”- Frank Barron. Favorite sports team: University of Southern California Trojans, New England Patriots, Miami Heat, Chicago Cubs, and Futbol Liga MX.

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Book: The Diary of a Young Girl, by Anne Frank. Band/music artist: Prince. Movie: Dumb & Dumber and The Break-Up Place you’ve ever traveled to or been stationed: All of Texas, Niagara Falls, Ca.; Fort Drum, New York; Pennsylvania; California; Fort Jackson; Seoul, Korea; Chicago; Jacksonville, Fla.; Iraq; Kuwait; Mexico; Arizona; Oklahoma; Georgia; North Carolina; Fort Lewis, Wash.

What do you like most about working on/visiting JBM-HH? The JBM-HH community is like the community that hugs you back; you feel invited, comforted and humbled.

What do you like most about living in the National Capital Region? The cultural diversity and its influence on FOOD.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received? Align your emotional energy with your priorities; keep forward movement and balance.

If you won the lottery, what would you do? Open an employment rehabilitative shelter for the homeless and world travel. PHOTO BY NELL KING

What are your goals for the year? Reconnect with family, assist with program improvement, continue involvement with professional associations and participate in a marathon.

What advice do you have for someone getting stationed at JBM-HH? Orient yourself around positive people; laugh often and get used to the traffic.

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A display shows a mannequin wearing an AirBoss C4 chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear response (CBRN) gas mask, a Moulded CBRN Glove and a Moulded CBRN Lightweight Overboot at the 9th annual Transformative Innovation for Development and Emergency Support (TIDES) Technology Field Demonstration Oct. 9 at the National Defense University on the Fort McNair portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. The technologies displayed are intended to provide rapidly-deployable, low-cost capabilities that populations recovering from catastrophe can readily use, according to the TIDES website.

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Thursday, October 22, 2015

Scrabble comes to JBM-HH By Julia LeDoux Pentagram Staff Writer Sgt. 1st Class Martin Gold is a word nerd, and he wants you to become one, too, by playing Scrabble. “Just about everyone knows how to play,” he said. Gold recently received a grant from the North American Scrabble Players Association and will use that money to start a Scrabble club on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. “They announced back in April that they were awarding three grants of up to $1,500 each. They called them ‘idea grants.’ if anyone had an idea of how to improve the game or how to improve competitive Scrabble to take out a proposal,” he said. Martin said he has been considering starting the group up for quite some time, but with two small children and his work at The U.S. Army Band, his time is limited.

“I saw that and thought, ‘well, no time like the present,’ and put a proposal together to do a military program here at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall,” he said. Gold hopes that the program, if successful here, will spread to other military installations around the country. He has played the clarinet and bass clarinet for The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own” since 2004. The Sarasota, Fla., native holds a bachelor’s degree in music education from the University of Florida and a master of music degree from Indiana University. “I’ve been playing Scrabble in some form or another since I was 5 or 6; in competitive tournaments for about 6 years,” he said. Gold said the best opening word laid down in a Scrabble tournament is muzjiks (a type of Russian peasant), which garnered the player about 108 points.

see SCRABBLE, page 5

PHOTO BY NELL KING

Sgt. 1st Class Martin Gold of The U. S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” poses with his Scrabble set and bass clarinet at Brucker Hall Oct. 16 on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Gold received a grant from the North American Scrabble Players Association to start a Scrabble club on JBM-HH.

Cody CDC children create pillows for domestic violence awareness By Delonte Harrod Pentagram Staff Writer A small group of children are learning to give back in a huge way during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. They are making standard sized pillows for men, women and families who have escaped abuse. Mary Griffin, a parent volunteer, thinks it is important for children in the Sewing Club at the Cody Child Development Center on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall to help out families and individuals at Sarah’s House Shelter, an organization under the umbrella of Catholic Charities. “What I would like to instill in them is to give back,” said Griffin, who has been volunteering at the Cody Child Development Center on JBM-HH for several years. At the after school program, the students can use this time to do something for someone else, she said. Sarah’s House provides shelter for men, women and families, whose lives have been destroyed by domestic vio-

see PILLOWS, page 5

PHOTO BY DELONTE HARROD

From left to right: Jalayah Chatman, 10, Mia Young, 10, volunteer Jalessa Robinson and Tierra Russell, 10, make pillows Oct. 14 at the Cody Child Development Center on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. The pillows will be donated to Sarah’s House, a Catholic Charities organization.

JBM-HH announces Nov. 7 Grant Hall public open house By Leah Rubalcaba, JBM-HH Community Relations

PHOTO BY RACHEL LARUE

Grant Hall, Bldg. 28 on the Fort McNair portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, was once the site of the courtroom where a May through June 1865 military tribunal took place for those responsible for the plot to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln. The third-ﬂoor of the building will be open for viewing during a public open house Nov. 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall announces its next quarterly 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. on Saturday, Nov. 7. The courtroom is the site of the military tribunal, held from May through June 1865, of those thought responsible for the plot to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln. During a 2009-2012 renovation of Grant Hall, which was originally part of Washington’s Federal Penitentiary from 1826 to 1881, the third floor of the building was restored to display the courtroom as it appeared during the 1865 trial. Courtroom

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features were recreated based on artistic renderings and written descriptions of court proceedings. Some furnishings and artifacts on display are on loan from the production company of a 2011 historical film about the trial, and other artifacts and documentation are from the National Defense University Library. Members of the public are invited to the free public 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 because the building has no elevator. Additionally, the fire marshal has limited the number of people allowed in the courtroom at one time, so entry will be

see GRANT HALL, page 5

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS 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 request for this event; more information is available at www.usarmyband.com.

Nov. 8

4 p.m.

The U.S. Army Blues will perform a Veterans Day concert at Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church in Bethesda, Md.

Nov. 9

7:30 p.m.

The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” will perform a Salute to Veterans concert at Parmer Hall at Messiah College in Mechanicsburg, Pa. Free tickets are required for this event. More info is available at www.usarmyband.com.

Nov. 11

12:10 p.m. The U.S. Army Chorus will perform a Veterans Day concert at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.

Nov. 12

8 p.m.

(7:30 p.m.), Oct. 31 (10:30 a.m.)

The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” will perform a Salute to Veterans concert at Hylton Performing Arts Center on The George Mason University Prince William Campus in Manassas, Va. Free tickets are required for this event. More info is available at www.usarmyband.com.

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.

Thursday, October 22, 2015

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CAISSON

NEWS NOTES

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Moss said a group of community volunteers and junior enlisted Soldiers from the Caisson Platton came together to facilitate and coordinate the event. “These amazing volunteers that provide outreach support for this event are well-known to the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall and Military District of Washington community,” she said. The volunteers represent such joint base partner organizations as Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers, USO, the Thrift Shop, Army Officers’ Wives’ Club of the Greater Washington Area and other community organizations within the National Capital Region, said Moss. “We would not be able to put on an event of this caliber without the support of such wonderful volunteers,” she stressed. “The U.S. Army Caisson Platoon and I are very grateful to have such volunteers provide their time, effort and support when they are needed most.” For more information on the event, call 703-696-3018. For information regarding trick-or-treating hours and safety tips on JBM-HH, see News Notes on pages 4 and 6. Pentagram staff writer Julia LeDoux can be reached at jledoux@dcmilitary.com.

from page 1 for the weekly JBM-HH eBulletin, delivered directly to patrons via email. This regular update includes the latest traffic, readiness, family and other key events happening at all three portions of JBMHH (Fort Myer, Fort McNair and Henderson Hall). Sign up to receive the eBulletin via the JBM-HH website at: https://lists.army. mil/mailman/listinfo/jbm-hh_bulletin. Recipients can also opt out at the same website.

FMWR announces ACS needs assessment survey

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Carla Moss, event organizer for the Haunted Hayride, is greeted by a few friends during a photo shoot at The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Caisson Platoon stables Oct. 13 on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. The Oct. 30 and 31 Haunted Hayride will also feature prizes and costume contests.

ID CARDS from page 1

for Fort Myer [because] they’re only used to doing walkins,” he said. “There’s definitely going to be some growing pains. [But] I think over time they will grow to like it.” For years, the joint base ID card office has mainly operated on a first come, first serve system. Under this customer service system, service requests often outnumbered what the ID card’s three employees could process. To stem the tide of customers, the office would close the office before its official 3:30 p.m. closing time. Those who came seeking to be processed were turned away, leaving them to try again the next day. No more. Under the new Dec. 1 appointment system, both the community and ID card office employees will benefit, according to Middleton. “[The system] will allow us to better manage the flow of people coming in,” he explained. “We can better serve our customers; we won’t rush them out. We will have fewer mistakes, hopefully, happy employees, and I’m assuming, a happy community.” But how will this new system work? Customers will schedule an appointment via a website called Rapids, which will be available for use beginning Nov.1. The site is reachable at: https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil. Customers can view the site in detail, but cannot yet make appointments as the site is not fully operational yet. When customers go on the website, they will have the option of viewing a calendar. From there, customers can view available appointments by day and signup accordingly. Other DoD installations use Rapids websites to manage ID card appointments, he said. Determining how long appointment times will be in the Rapids website will be controlled by Middleton, but determined by a variety of factors, he said. Middleton envisions that each of his three employees will have one appointment per hour. “[For example] we can have one at 8, 9, 10 o’clock, then we will have an appointment every hour.” However, Middleton thinks the JBM-HH ID card system will operate on half-hour increments. “But we are still working on that,” he said. The customer would then click on the highlighted dates. Then customers will be given the option to select from various time slots on a specific day. At that point, Middleton said, the customer can input their name, contact information and email. Then push the submit button. From there, customers will receive a

Baby stages - Oct. 23 This Army Community Service class, set for Oct. 23 from 10 a.m. to noon in Bldg. 201 on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base, provides an overview of the developmental milestones for children up to the age of three. Learn how to assess your child for developmental milestones and discuss activities that you can do to help improve your child’s social, gross, motor and cognitive development. For information or to register, call 703-696-3512.

D.C. Chapter of The ROCKS holds annual dinner - Oct. 24 The Washington, D.C., chapter of The ROCKS will hold its 41st Annual West Hamilton Membership Dinner and Silent Auction on Oct. 24 in Springfield, VA. Additional information regarding this event can be found online at http://therocksdc.org or contacting us at (571) 490-6130, (770) 842-2158 or therocksdc@aol.com. PHOTO BY NELL KING

Retired U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Robert Jack is helped by Faiona Chamorro, verifying ofﬁcer in the DEERS/ID Card Section ofﬁce in the Personnel Division Oct. 8 on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Starting Dec. 1, customers of the DEERS/ID Card Section at Fort Myer will have to make their appointments online via a new website called “Rapids.” Once the website is launched, patrons will be able to schedule their own appointments completely online.

confirmation email and number. A customer can use this confirmation number to manage their account. “You can go back in and change it, if you like,” he said. To ensure consistency, employees will have a list of those who have made an appointment through the new system. When those people enter the office for their appointments, their names will be checked off a list. But Middleton said his office would still see walk-ins under emergency circumstances. “Let’s say your card was lost. We would try to squeeze you in between appointments,” said Middleton. “Appointments typically last fifteen minutes, [potentially] we would have thirty minute appointment slots and we would, at least, be able to accommodate some walk-ins throughout the day.” In the case of people canceling their appointments, Middleton said, it is possible that those without appointments could be placed in those empty time slots. “I will try to reschedule those slots,” he said. “We should be able to accommodate a few people who come with those problems.” Although there would be some flexibility with the new system, Middleton doesn’t want to encourage people to just walk-in after Dec. 1, because the wait time under this new system will be undetermined. Middleton added that if customers want a sure way to be seen, he wants to encourage them to “make an appointment.” Pentagram staff writer Delonte Harrod can be reached at dharrod@dcmilitary.com.

Washington Redskins tickets available The Community Center (Bldg. 405) on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH has football tickets available for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers game Oct. 25 at FedEx Field in Landover, Md. All seats are located in section 129 - Lower Level End Zone. The price for the Redskins vs the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is $75 a ticket or $150 per pair. For more information call 703-696-3470/71.

Soldier Appreciation Day - Oct. 30 Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers will host a Soldier Appreciation Day Oct. 30 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. open to all active duty Soldiers in the community center (Bldg. 405) ball room on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH. There will be free food, games and door prizes. For more details, call 703-696-3471.

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- 9391045 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

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down into six smaller teams of six runners each. Winning teams were determined by adding up the finishing times of each team’s top three male finishers and the top female finisher, Hopkins said. The winning JBM-HH team clocked in with a total finishing time of 4:25:21. JBM-HH took home the title in the active duty masters mixed division, which consists of teams of male and female U.S. service members age 40 or older from the same duty station, installation, division, center or group. Last year, JBM-HH placed third in the men’s masters division. “Hopefully we can win a team award, and if not, then the service members get to have a good time running the Ten-Miler,” Hopkins said. This year, service members were able to win some hardware. Lt. Col. Christopher Wong, whose finishing time of 1:04:34 contributed to the win, said he had a blast running in this year’s race. Wong, who has been in the Army for 19 years, said it was his fourth consecutive Ten-Miler and his second on the JBM-HH team. But Wong said this race is special because he gets to share the win with his brother, Coast Guard Cmdr. Nick Wong, who recently turned 40 and was able to qualify for the masters division and round out the team. “He’s in my category now so it makes for some competition,” Chris said in an interview with the Pentagram. And as long as he’s stationed in the National Capital Region, Chris said he’ll keep trying out for the Army Ten-Miler teams. “Hopefully my times are good enough to keep qualify-

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 can be accessed at www.armymwr.com/ACS-survey through Dec. 4.

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U.S. Army Lt. Col. Steve Hanson, far right, participates in the 31st annual Army Ten-Miler Oct. 11 in Washington, D.C. Hanson was one of six runners of the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Active Duty Masters Mix running team that took ﬁrst place for an Army Ten-Miler HOOAH Bird.

ing for the joint base team,” he said. Hopkins said the win was a welcome surprise. “It was unexpected,” he said. “I expected the team to place but we were all amazed and excited that they ended up getting first place. Those are talented runners we had in that division. I knew we would place.” The team’s 2015 First Place Hooah Bird trophy will join the other Hooah Birds the joint base has won throughout the years in the Fort Myer Fitness Center. “We really like to add to that collection when we can,” Hopkins said. The winning runners will be recognized during JBM-HH’s quarterly awards ceremony Oct. 28 at Spates Community Club on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. For more information about the Army Ten-Miler and for a full breakdown of results, visit www.armytenmiler.com. Pentagram staff writer Guv Callahan can be reached at wcallahan@dcmilitary.com.

It’s trick or treat time, and this event, long awaited by children of all ages, will take place on the Forts Myer and McNair portions of the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall 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 prior to trick-or-treating activities. -Always inspect the treats before they are eaten. -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 1-800-222-1222.

USMC Birthday Ball tickets on sale now Tickets are now on sale for Headquarters and Service Battalion, Headquarters Marine Corps, Henderson Hall’s Marine Corps birthday ball. The event takes place Nov. 7 at the Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel, with cocktails at 6 p.m., followed by the ceremony, dinner and dancing until midnight. For ticket prices and availability,

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Civil War reenactments offer live history lessons Middleton, Va., Harpers Ferry, W. Va., sites of two notable Civil War-era events Editor’s note: There are dozens of Civil War and other U.S. battlefields located within the National Capital Region, or within a moderate drive to Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. John Brown’s raid on Harpers Ferry, W. Va., and the Battle at Cedar Creek, Va., are two annual reenactments that are performed annually on the third weekend of October and are free and open to the public. For more information about the Civil War, its history, or local events, please visit www.civilwar.org or visit www.virginia.gov/Visit/Things-to-Do.

Wounded Confederate Soldiers, role-played by members of the Cedar Creek Battleﬁeld Foundation, help one another off the ﬁeld of battle following a (reenacted) engagement between Confederate and Union forces near Cedar Creek in Middleton, Va., Oct. 18, 2015. The real battle took place along Cedar Creek, and is reenacted annually during the third weekend of October. PHOTOS COURTESY OF KIM AND MARY JANE HOLIEN

Union Soldiers, role-played by members of the Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation, are led by Gen. Phil Sheridan, onto the field of battle to participate in an (reenacted) engagement between Confederate and Union forces near Cedar Creek in Middleton, Va., Oct. 18, 2015. The real battle took place along Cedar Creek, and is reenacted annually on the exact day the battle began: Oct. 19, 1864. One-hundred and fifty one years later almost to the day, hundreds of Civil War reenactors, mostly members of the Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation, reenacted the surprise Confederate attack led by Lt. Gen. Jubal Early against Union forces along Cedar Creek, located just south of Middletown, Va. The raid, which is reenacted annually to celebrate the historical significance of the battle on ending the war, was pivotal in ensuring northern control over the Shenandoah Valley and guaranteed the reelection of President Abraham Lincoln, according to an entry about the battle on Virginia.org.

The third weekend of October also marks another Civil War-era historical event: abolitionist John Brown’s raid on a U.S. armory in Harpers Ferry, Va., now West Virginia, on Oct. 16, 1859. John Brown led slaves and supporters to capture the town, armory and arsenal there, Brown’s uprising was eventually put down when U.S. Marines, under the command of then-Lt. Col. Robert E. Lee, stormed the arsenal’s engine house where Brown and his supporters were lodged, killing the raiders and capturing Brown. Pictured here is an Oct. 17, 2015, reenactment of the capture of John Brown (portrayed by the bearded man) for spectators. Lee wrote the Secretary of War after the event and characterized the Marines “were at all times ready,” according to retired Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Historian Kim Holien.

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“Personally, the highest score I’ve ever gotten for a word is retirant (someone who is retired),” he said. “That one was 131 points. That was my personal best.” The group will hold its introductory session Oct. 28 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Community Center, Bldg. 405, on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. “What we’re doing is weekly sessions in the fall culminating with a tournament in the spring,” he said. “I am trying to keep everything cost-free.” For more information, email fortmyerscrabble@ gmail.com. All military personnel, family members, retirees and Department of Defense civilians are invited to participate. Gold said you don’t have to stay the entire three hour session – just drop by when you can. “Success to me is a lot of people showing up,” he said. “All skill levels are welcome.” Pentagram staff writer Julia LeDoux can be reached at jledoux@dcmilitary.com.

lence, for up to ninety days. While there, victims receive three meals a day, computer and job training. A couple of months ago, according to a volunteer Jalessa Robinson, Paisley McKelvey, JBM-HH assistant director of JBM-HH Child, Youth and School Services, decided to start a sewing club, intended to teach the students a new skill. Robinson said that kids often use their hands to play video games. But she and McKelvey wanted to teach them another skill, so they chose stitching. On the club’s first day, Griffin said the students learned how to cut, pin and trace and then sew it. And because it was their first class, Griffin said it will take students about two days to make a single, standardized size pillow. McKelvey thought it was a good idea to use this sewing club as a tool to give back, she said. Because it is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, she contacted Sarah’s House. McKelvey asked Bruce Clopein, volunteer resource manager, at Sarah’s House what could they provide to help out. “At the top of their list was pillows,” said McKelvey. As individuals and families transition out of the program, employees at the organization see to it that they don’t leave empty handed, so they allow them to take

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Volunteer Mary Grifﬁn, who teaches a class on sewing at the Cody Child Development Center on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, cuts out a pattern Oct. 14 that will be used by her students to make pillows for Sarah’s House as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Sarah’s House is a Catholic Charities organization that provides help to women who want to escape abuse.

the pillows with them. Clopein said the pillows donated will be used to replenish the ones given away to individuals and families who have transitioned out of the shelter. Robinson said, moving forward, their goal is to continue to participate by giving pillows to the Sarah’s House Shelter. Pentagram staff writer Delonte Harrod can be reached at dharrod@dcmilitary.com.

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Garry Gaston, outreach and recruitment program coordinator at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, speaks with Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anita Mandujano at the Fall Career and Education Fair Oct. 15 held at Cpl. Terry L. Smith Gymnasium on the Henderson Hall portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. The fair featured private companies, federal and state government agencies and colleges and universities looking for highly qualiﬁed candidates.

regulated to adhere to those fire code standards. Large groups of 20 or more and those arriving in buses are asked to call the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Public Affairs office in advance at 703-696-3283 in order to schedule a tour time for the day of the public open house. Individual reservations are not required. Also, due to the very small size and historical nature of the building, there are no public restrooms available inside Grant Hall. Public restrooms will be available to visitors at the Fort McNair Officers Club and at the Fort McNair Fitness Center. Future open house schedule: Grant Hall public open houses are held quarterly on the first Saturday of the second month of each quarter. During a calendar year, those months are February, May, August and November. The dates in 2016 for Grant Hall Public Open Houses are: Feb. 6 (weather depending — will close for snow, so check JBM-HH Facebook), May 7, Aug. 6 and Nov. 5. Open House hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, to include base access and

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Guests visiting Grant Hall on the Fort McNair portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall ﬁll the courtroom where the Lincoln conspirators’ military tribunal took place, during an open house May 9, on the 150th anniversary of the start of the tribunal. Visitors have another chance to view the historically-renovated courtroom during a public open house Nov. 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

parking information and a site map, go to www.army. mil/JBMHH and click on the Grant Hall link under “Hot Topics” on the right side of the webpage. Closures due to weather will be updated on JBM-HH’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/jbmhh. For additional information, call Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Public Affairs at 703-696-3283.

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Army Emergency Relief policy change allows direct access A new policy change allows Soldiers direct access to AER without having to get approval through their chain of command. AER managers voted unanimously to approve the policy change in July because the number of active duty Soldiers requesting assistance had declined 35 percent over the past six years. Studies revealed Soldiers are reluctant to seek AER assistance because the process can be intimidating, and there is a perceived negative stigma associated with asking for financial help. For a list of questions and answers on the policy change, see www.slideshare. net/JBMHH/aerqa. For more information, call 703-696-8435.

Introduction to EFMP - Nov. 2 PHOTO BY NELL KING

Maj. Gen. Bradley A. Becker, left, commanding general of Joint Force Headquarters–National Capital Region and the U.S. Army Military District of Washington, and Col. Mike Henderson, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall commander, speak at the annual Installation Planning Board at JBM-HH headquarters Oct. 19 on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. The board is an annual brieﬁng to the Military District of Washington senior commander about current issues that impact joint base operations, support the commander’s priorities and ensure ﬁnancial resources are committed properly.

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.

Save the date: Grant Hall Public Open House - Nov. 7 Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall announces its next quarterly public open house of Grant Hall’s historic third-floor courtroom, located on the Fort McNair side of the joint base in southwest Washington, D.C., Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The courtroom is the site of the military tribunal, held from May through June 1865, of those thought responsible for the plot to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln. For more information about this free event that is open to the public, please visit http://go.usa.gov/3JhtT.

Guest speaker on SSI and SSDI - Nov. 13 Matthew Famiglietti, an attorney with expertise in employment discrimination law, Social Security Disability law, and special education will speak at a workshop Nov. 13, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., in Pentagon Conference Room M3. The workshop will focus on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Having a disability himself, Famiglietti has insight into issues that affect people with disabilities. He has worked at the University of South Carolina Center for Developmental Disabilities and the U.S. Department of Labor. Please register by Nov. 12, by calling 703-693-5353 or 703-6960783 or by emailing efmpHH@usmc-mccs.org.

Reminder: Fort McNair Fitness Center hours change Weekend operating hours at the Fort McNair Fitness Center, located in Bldg. 69, are now 8 a.m. to noon Saturday and Sunday. Weekday operating hours remain unchanged — 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, call 202-685-3117.

Save the date: National Veterans Day Observance Nov. 11 The 62nd annual National Veterans Day Observance to honor all veterans who served and continue to serve in the military is scheduled for Nov. 11 at Arlington National Cemetery. The U.S. Army Military District of Washington will conduct a Presidential Armed Forces Full Honor Wreath-Laying Ceremony at 11 a.m. at the Tomb of the Unknowns, to be followed by an observance program hosted by the Department of Defense in Arlington’s Memorial Amphitheater. A prelude by the U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” will begin in the amphitheater at 10:30 a.m. Both the wreath-laying ceremony and the observance program are free and open to the public. For additional information regarding this event, including park-

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JBM-HH substance abuse Commentary: coordinator warns of Spice dangers The Story of the Red Ribbon: Let us not forget By Delonte Harrod Pentagram Staff Writer

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Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Commander Col. Mike Henderson signs a proclamation in recognition of Red Ribbon Week Oct. 14 on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH. Joining Henderson for the ceremony inside the joint base’s headquarters were, from left: Marian Upton, manager, Employee Assistance Program; Dr. Terry Bates, clinical director, JBM-HH Army Substance Abuse Program; Erik Parker, drug test manager, JBM-HH ASAP; George Suber, JBMHH ASAP prevention coordinator; Keith Mowery, JBM-HH ASAP counselor; Sonja Hall; JBMHH ASAP clinical supervisor; and Jamie Chichester, JBM-HH ASAP risk reduction program coordinator. Red Ribbon Week is a national campaign intended to raise awareness about drug use and encourages participants to commit to being drug free.

By George A. Suber JBM-HH ASAP Prevention Coordinator This year’s 2015 National Red Ribbon campaign theme is: “Respect Yourself: Be Drug Free.” Red Ribbon Week is the nation’s oldest and largest drug prevention program and is held in October. Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall will celebrate the week-long event Oct. 23-31. This is always a special time of the year for the JBM-HH Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) office and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA); George Suber a time to remember Special Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, a law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty. This is also a time of reflection, a time when communities all around the country come together to raise awareness about the destructive effects of drugs. This campaign originated in response to the tragic death of Camarena, an 11-year DEA veteran assigned to Guadalajara, Mexico, where he was on the trail of marijuana and cocaine traffickers. In 1985, he was close to unlocking a multi-billion dollar drug pipeline. On Feb.7, 1985, Camarena was kidnapped, tortured and brutally murdered by drug traffickers in Mexico. His death opened the eyes of many Americans to the dangers of drugs and the international scope of the drug trade. Camarena’s violent death brought home to us the viciousness of drug traffickers; those who use and distribute drugs in America are supporting the very drug traffickers and cartels

that killed him. Camarena’s death is a catalyst that began to change attitudes about drug use in America. It was during the aftermath of Camarena’s tragic murder that the Red Ribbon campaign had its beginnings. Congressman Duncan Hunter and Camarena’s high school friend Henry Lozano launched the “Camarena Club” in Kiki’s hometown of Calexico, Calif. Hundreds of club members pledged to lead drug-free lives to honor the sacrifice made by Special Agent Kiki Camarena. PHOTO BY NELL KING Members of the Virginia Federation of Parents began wearing red ribbons to show their intolerance of drugs and their disgust with the violence caused by drug trafficking. Within a few years, many other groups had adopted the practice, and now it is a nationwide observance. The first Red Ribbon Week celebrations were held in La Mirada and Norwalk, Calif. In 1988, the National Family Partnership coordinated the first National Red Ribbon Week with President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan serving as honorary chairpersons. The drug issue is a challenge everyday for all Americans because illegal drugs directly endanger our greatest natural resource—our children—the future of our nation. As you wear your red piece of clothing or red ribbons this upcoming week, remember what the red represents: it is a sign to all that you care. Wear your red ribbon and armbands with pride. They are visible symbols of your strong commitment to a drug-free America.

Using illegal drugs puts a person in an immediate “life or death” situation, said George Suber, a prevention coordinator for the Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Suber has been on the front lines helping people to overcome addiction for more than decade. Suber, who will celebrate his seventh year at JBM-HH in November, was trained in the Air Force as a drug and alcohol counselor in 1985. He’s also worked at Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA), a federal agency located in the District of Columbia. “[I helped] with ex-offenders coming out of federal prisons,” he said. “We assisted with their transition back into society, helped them to obtain life skills, group skills, and helped them through drug addictions.” Deadly consequences He explained to The Pentagram how he witnessed the tragic death of one of his clients. One day, Suber said that he met with a client and after the client left his office, he drank liquid methadone, a drug used for pain, chased it with liquor, and the client then went outside in the hot sun. Thirty minutes later he was found dead outside, said Suber. Because of what he has witnessed, Suber wants to make Soldiers aware of a particular drug, Spice, which has plagued the National Capital Region for months. In July, fueled by its increased use, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser signed a law that gave Metropolitan Police Department the authority to shut down any store for 96 hours for selling illegal drugs and fine them $10,000. In early September, Metropolitan police officers’ seized 265 pounds of synthetic marijuana in Northwest D.C. “This synthetic drug [has caused] people to do harm to themselves as well as others,” Suber said. “For me, it’s [making people aware]…because this drug is affecting people’s lives and

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Spice is a synthetic cannabinoid that drug dealers use to spray on marijuana in order to enhance its psychoactive affect, according to the Ofﬁce of National Drug Control Policy. Spice, also known as K2, Summit or Scooby Snax, was introduced to the U.S. in 2008.

killing folks.” Synthetic but illegal Spice is a synthetic cannabinoid that drug dealers use to spray on marijuana in order to enhance its psychoactive affect, according to the Office of National Drug Control Policy. Spice— also known as K2, Summit, Scooby Snax —was first reported to be found in Dayton, Ohio on a boat in 2008 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, according to the Office of National Drug Control Policy. In 2012, President Barack Obama signed the Synthetic Drug Abuse Prevention Act that categorized synthetic marijuana as a Schedule 1 drug, making it a criminal act to distribute or use it. Forty states, including Maryland and Virginia, have changed their laws to enforce harsher penalties on those caught smoking, distributing or intending to distribute it. The drug identification catalog “Streetdrugs”, which is used by law enforcement agencies, universities and hospitals, writes in its annual report that the basic ingredients in Spice can cause people to react in unpredictable ways.

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Serious side effects “[This] fake drug, this synthetic drug…alters people’s minds and moods,” explained Suber. Suber said smoking spice, like traditional marijuana, will result in having a bloodshot red eyes with a glazed over look. But the physical reactions to Spice and marijuana are different. “A lot of people [experience] paranoia, hallucinations, and dizziness,” he said. This drug also causes panic attacks and giddiness and, according to Suber, can even cause people to become very violent. He also warned that though there are some common reactions to the drug, not everyone may experience the same effects. Prevention is the key Suber believes that by informing people about the health effects as

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well as the social and legal ramifications caused by Spice use will also help equip Soldiers to make informed decisions about the drugs, even when they are off duty—away from their commanders. “Even though our Soldiers live on base, they socialize and interact with civilian counterparts [off the base],” he said. He said if there are Soldiers with knowledge of others who are maybe using Spice, or abusing other drugs, they should get help as fast as possible. He said that his office is prepared to help those who want the help. “Soldiers are always welcomed to come to ASAP office,” he said. In all, the drug prevention specialist and counselor does not want to see Soldiers discharged for poor choices. “Most people who come to the military don’t come [in] to go home,” he said. Pentagram staff writer Delonte Harrod can be reached at dharrod@dcmilitary.com.

“LOVE SHOULDN’T HURT. HELP US END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.” Outdoor Play Morning Oct. 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. For information or registration, call 703-696-3512 Married and Loving It Oct. 22, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Henderson Hall Chapel (Bldg. 29 on Henderson Hall) An interactive class for couples at all stages of the relationship. Whether you’re settling into a serious relationship, contemplating engagement, engaged, married, or looking towards re-marrying, this class will help you build and reinforce healthy relationship skills. We’ll focus on identifying your love language, communication, active listening, basic financial management, and joint decision making topics. For information or registration, call 703-614-7204. For more Marine Corps Community Services-hosted Domestic Violence Awareness Month events, visit www.mccshh.com/ DVAM/index.html.

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NEWS NOTES from page 6 ing, cemetery access, shuttle service transportation details and more, go to http://goo.gl/gDRECv.

Save the date: Hiring Heroes career fair - Nov. 17 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 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.

Save the dates: American Education Week events - Nov. 16-18 American Education Week is Nov. 16

PENTAGRAM through 20, and the Fort Myer Education Center is hosting multiple events during that week, including its annual Education Fair Nov. 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community Center (Bldg. 405) at the Fort Myer potion of JBM-HH. The Fort Myer Education Center is also hosting an open house and Department of Veterans Affairs briefing Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to noon in room 110 of the Directorate of Emergency Services (Bldg. 415). The center is also hosting a Nov. 17 briefing titled “Choosing a Major: Your Major Matters” from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Town Hall on Fort Myer; and a Nov. 18 briefing titled “Overcoming Test Anxiety” at the Community Center. On Nov. 18, there will be two briefings at the Community Center: Troops to Teachers from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. and Green to Go from noon to 1 p.m. To RSVP for any of these briefings, call 703-696-3178/1652. For more information about American Education Week or JBM-HH’s education services, call Karen Powell at 703-696-1541.

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Reminder: New JBM-HH access traffic patterns established for bicyclists As JBM-HH continues its implementation of new access control measures at all three portion of the joint base, new standardized bicycle traffic patterns have been established. In accordance with theVirginia State Code and JBM-HH Regulation 190-15, 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. For more specifics, visit http:// go.usa.gov/3SXKx.

traffic along Patton Drive and MacArthur Circle. Drivers are asked to remain vigilant, drive slowly and to stay alert for pedestrians (children will be present) in the lots and streets between the Commissary, the Andrew S. Rader U.S. Army Health Clinic and the Cody Child Development Center. For more information, call 703-696-3101.

Mass at NDU

Special event at Cody CDC to impact traffic Oct. 23

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.

Due to a special event Oct. 23 outside near the Child Cody Development Center from 3 to 5:30 p.m., parking will be slightly strained and traffic slower than usual in the parking lots and roadways between the Fort Myer Commissary, the Andrew Rader U.S. Army Health Clinic and the Cody Child Development Center. The event, a Harvest Festival, will include horse-drawn hayrides which may slow

Send your submissions for the Nov. 5 edition of the Pentagram via email at pentagramjbmhh@ yahoo.com no later than noon, Oct. 28. Submissions must be 100 words or less and contain all pertinent details. Submission of information does not guarantee publication.

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