Pentagram Vol. 62, No. 43 October 29, 2015
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Army bids farewell to McHugh at JBM-HH
Photo by C. Todd Lopez
Army Secretary John M. McHugh, right, and U.S. Army Col. Johnny K. Davis, commander of troops, inspect the troops during an Army Full Honors Farewell Ceremony for McHugh on Summerall Field at the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Oct. 23. McHugh was secretary of the Army for six years.
Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter applauds Army Secretary John M. McHugh after McHugh delivered remarks during an Army Full Honors Farewell Ceremony in his honor on Summerall Field at the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Oct. 23. McHugh served six years as secretary of the Army.
By Guv Callahan Pentagram Staff Writer The U.S. Army bid farewell to John McHugh, 21st Secretary of the Army, during a ceremony on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Oct. 23. Family, friends and colleagues gathered under the sunshine at Summerall Field on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base
for the proceedings, which were hosted by Secretary of Defense Ash Carter. McHugh was sworn in as Secretary of the Army in 2009 and held the position for more than six years, making him the second-longest serving Secretary of the Army in history. Prior to his appointment by President Barack Obama, McHugh served as a New York state sen-
News Notes Set the clocks back! Daylight Savings ends Nov. 1
Don’t forget to set back clocks one hour when Daylight Savings Time ends at 2 a.m., Nov. 1. Set your clocks back Saturday evening before going to bed to ensure you do not forget. Also, Daylight Savings Time is an opportunity to check smoke detector and fire alarm batteries to ensure both are functioning properly.
JBM-HH police: Stop for school buses, at crosswalks
JBM-HH leadership and the joint base police force are reminding motorists on all three portions of the joint base that stopping for stopped school buses and for pedestrians crossing at established cross walks is mandatory. According to the official Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Driver’s Manual, a driver “must stop for stopped school buses with flashing red lights and an extended stop sign when approaching from any direction on a highway, private road or school driveway.” Those behind the wheel must also “stop and remain stopped until all persons are clear and the bus moves again.” A driver “must also stop if the bus is loading or unloading passengers and the signals are not on.” Violators will be issued citations; repeat offenders risk losing their on-base driving privileges.
Soldier Appreciation Day — Oct. 30
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Single Soldiers will host a Soldier Appreciation Day Oct. 30 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the community center (Bldg. 405) ball room open to all active duty Soldiers on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH. There will be free food, games and door prizes. For more details, call 703-696-3471.
ator for seven years and represented Northern and Central New York as a member of the House of Representatives for 16 years. During his address, Carter called McHugh a “skilled leader and a selfless public servant” and “a decent and gifted man.” “To me, still waters truly run deep in John McHugh,” Carter said. “He exemplifies leader-
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Chiefs [of Staff],” Carter said. “John managed the drawdown of ground forces from two allin fights, where they performed magnificently. He did so in a way that honored the service and sacrifice they had made, and preserved the strength and the readiness of the force.” Carter also commended McHugh’s work to maintain the quality of care at Arlington National Cemetery. “John led sweeping reforms, ensuring that the final resting place for our nation’s fallen he-
see MCHUGH, page 4
JBM-HH focus group identifies potential Army-wide issues for commander’s consideration, forwarding to HQDA By Julia LeDoux Pentagram Staff Writer
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 Service 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 fourlegged friends (dogs welcome on the course) to enjoy either the 2-Mile Demon Dash or 1-Mile Walk. Awards will be presented to Overall Male, Female,Youth and Dog Finishers for the 2-Mile Dash, top finisher for each age category of the 2-Mile Dash and for Scariest Adult, Youth, Group Dog Costume, and Largest Military Unit. Registration for this event is free and the first 101 registrants who register at the event between 5:30 and 6:30 a.m. will be eligible for a Demon and Doggie Dash T-shirt. For further information please call 703- 939-1045 or 703696-0594.
ship through heart and mind, through logic and strength and civility, throughout a consequential career. He’s earned a reputation for examining problems and devising solutions in innovative ways.” Carter praised McHugh for remaining a constant through a time of great transition for the Army, including conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan amid drawdowns and budget reductions. “As secretary, John offered the Army a steady hand, providing constancy through four Secretaries of Defense and four Army
photo by Nell King
Tonya Stewart, wife of an active duty Soldier stationed at the Pentagon, participates in the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Army Family Action Plan focus group Oct. 21 on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. The focus group, coordinated by Army Community Service, convenes annually to discuss and make recommendations on Army-wide quality-of-life issues, such as medical services or commissary shopping.
The latest Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Army Family Action Plan focus group submitted two quality of life issues to JBM-HH Commander Col. Mike Henderson for consideration following their Oct. 21 meeting at Spates Community Club on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. Pending Henderson’s review of the group’s findings and recommendations, he can then decide whether to push the recommendations to Headquarters Department of the Army for review. The 18-member focus group, consisting of active duty Soldiers, family members and retirees, agreed to forward concerns about active duty Soldier out
processing and problems with shelf labels at commissaries to HQDA for further consideration and action. The group’s responsibility was to review issues and concerns submitted to AFAP for resolution at the base or Army-wide levels. “I can tell you that AFAP is huge with Army leadership,” JBM-HH Command Sgt. Major Randall Woods told focus group members. “Things that come out of this are given a high priority and taken seriously by leadership.” AFAP is a process that provides the Army community with a voice in shaping Army standards of living and identification of issues related to life in the Army. While the focus group
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Ten Things to know around DoD in November By Delonte Harrod Pentagram Staff Writer 1. President to award Medal of Honor President Barack Obama will award the Medal of Honor Nov. 12 to retired Army Capt. Florent A. Groberg for his courage and endurance during an ambush in Afghanistan almost three years ago.” According to Army News Service, Groberg was providing security for seven senior leaders in Asadabad, Afghanistan, when he and his Soldiers were am-
bushed by a man wearing an explosive device. The Soldiers that accompanied Groberg lost their lives; he nearly lost his leg. He will be honored at the White House. Read more at http://go.usa.gov/ c3DwV. 2. NATO exercise to test crisis response capabilities Exercise Trident Juncture began Oct. 3 and lasts through Nov. 6. The NATO exercise is used to train troops from the NATO Response Force (NRF). The goal of the exercise, according to a DoD article, is to increase
troops’ abilities to respond to a variety of problems. “It will ensure that they can work seamlessly together, collaborate with partners and engage in crisis response together with international organizations,” according to the article. The overall event started Oct. 3 and will last until Nov. 6. Part two of the event will last from Oct. 21 to Nov. 6, and is hosted in Portugal, Italy, and Spain. Read more at https:// goo.gl/qNKvoL.
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Index
Veterans Day hours. . . . . . . . . . page 2 This week in history. . . . . . . . . . page 2 Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3 10 things to know around DoD. . . page 4 Three MIA Soldiers found, buried. page 5 SFL-TAP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6 In photos: 40th MCM. . . . . . . . . . page 8
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Haunting at the stables
photo by Nell King
Attendees of the 2nd annual Haunted Hayride may find themselves spooked as 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. For more details, check out last week’s Pentagram newspaper online at goo.gl/Wo4dFY.
JBM-HH Veterans Day Operations and services holiday hours Army Community Services
Closed. For more information, call 703-696-3510.
AAFES Main Exchange
Open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more info, call 703-522-4575.
AAFES Concessions: Barber Open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more info, call 703-351-6559 (Barber Shop, Cleaners, GNC, Optical shop), 703-358-9257 (Cleaners/alterations), 703-522-6786 Shop, Subway, Starbucks (GNC), 703-528-9122 (Optical Shop), 703-243-1786 (Subway), 703-527-0101 (Starbucks). AAFES Express (Shoppette) and service station (gas pumps)
Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. For more info, call 703-696-9241/44.
Auto craft shop
Closed. For more information, call 703-696-3387.
American Clipper Barber Shop
Open 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. For more information, call 703-271-8177.
Bowling Center
Open noon to 6 p.m. For more information, call 703-528-4766.
Car Wash (MCCS)
Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Cody CDC
Closed. For more information, call 703-696-3095.
CYSS
Closed. For more information, call 703-696-4942/0313.
Community Activity Center
Closed. For more information, call 703-696-3470.
Fife and Drum Corps Lounge
Closed. For more information, call 703-524-0200.
Firestone
Open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., call 703-522-2584.
FMWR Admin Offices
Closed. For more information, call 703-696-3305.
Fort McNair Fitness Center
Closed. For more information, call 202-685-3117.
Fort McNair Officers’ Club
Closed. For more information, call 703-524-0200.
Fort McNair Five Star Catering
Closed. For more information, call 202-484-5800.
Fort Myer Fitness Center
Open 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, call 703-696-7867.
Fort Myer Five Star Catering
Closed. For more information, call 703-524-0200.
Fort Myer Officers’ Club
Closed. For more information, call 703-524-0200.
Fort Myer Veterinary Treatment Facility
Closed. For more information, call 703-696-3604.
Java Café
Open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, call 571-483-1962.
Library
Closed. For more information, call 703-696-3555.
Marine Corps Exchange, Vineyard Wine & Spirits and NEX Uniform Center
Open 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. For more information, call 703-979-8420.
Military Clothing Sales (Fort Myer and Pentagon stores)
Closed. For more information, call 703-696-3515 (Fort Myer) or 703-695-6446 (Pentagon).
Military Police Station
Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For more information, call 703-696-3525.
Old Guard Lounge
Closed. For more information, call 703-524-0200.
Religious Services
Closed. For more information, call 703-696-3535.
Spates Five Star Catering
Closed. For more information, call 703-696-3535.
Spates Community Club
Closed. For more information, call 703-527-1300/1302.
This week in military history Oct. 29
1971: Oct. 30
1950: Oct. 31
1919: Nov. 1
1915: Nov. 2
1962 Nov. 3
1783: Nov. 4
1944:
President Harry S. Truman participates in a ceremony to unveil the statue of British Field Marshall Sir John G. Dill at Arlington National Cemetery, Nov. 1, 1950. Dill is the only foreigner buried in the cemetery.
Almost all activities on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, a federal holiday commemorating Veterans Day: the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 when an armistice between the U.S. and Allied nations and Germany went into effect; Armistice Day was commemorated for the first time on Nov. 11, 1919. The following facilities and places of business have reported open or closed hours for Nov. 11. Unless otherwise noted, this list applies to Nov. 11. This list is not all encompassing; please check with the facility you wish to visit for more details. Stay connected!
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Compiled by Jim Goodwin Editor, Pentagram Total U.S. troop levels in Vietnam drop to their lowest since 1966: 196,700, according to an entry on the This Day in Military History website. The withdrawal was a result of the Vietnamization program announced by President Richard Nixon in 1969. By January of 1972, troop levels had dropped to less than 75,000. Gen. Douglas MacArthur orders a combined Marine and Army unit to cross the 38th parallel to “mop up” remaining North Korean soldiers, according to an entry on the This Day in Military History website. Some 12,000 Marines found themselves surrounded by eight Chinese Divisions. Led by Sgt. Herman H. Hanneken, a patrol of Marines—disguised as Cacos—enter the headquarters of the Haitian Caco Leader Charlemagne Peralte and kill the bandit chief, according to an entry on the Marine Corps Historical Division website. Capt. Raynal Cawthorne Bolling organizes the Aviation Detachment, 1st Battalion, Signal Corps, New York National Guard, according to an entry in an online U.S. Air Force historical study. The unit, later called the First Aero Company, was recognized as the first genuine National Guard aviation unit; Bolling was appointed as its first commander. President John F. Kennedy reports to America via a 5:30 p.m. televised broadcast during the Cuban Missile Crisis that the “Soviet missile bases in Cuba are being dismantled,” according to The American Presidency Project website. Gen. George Washington orders the Continental Army disbanded from its cantonment at New Windsor, N.Y., where it had remained since defeating Cornwallis some two years earlier, according to an entry on the This Day in Military History website. British Field Marshall Sir John Greer Dill, a veteran of both world wars, dies in Washington, D.C., and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery, the only foreigner to be so honored, according to an entry on the This Day in Military History website. Dill’s burial in the cemetery was a result of intervention by Dill’s close friend, then-U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. George C. Marshall.
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Couples sizzle in the kitchen By Julia LeDoux Pentagram Staff Writer The heady aroma of Waldorf Salad, beef stroganoff and tiramisu wafted through Memorial Chapel on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer Henderson Hall Oct. 22 as six couples came together to celebrate Date Night: Sizzlin’ in the Kitchen, part of the base’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month observance. “This is an opportunity for us to celebrate healthy relationships, which is part of domestic violence prevention, and to really strengthen healthy couples and give them an opportunity to spend some time together, give them some child care and just have a lovely date night,” said Sara McCauley, JBM-HH victim advocate coordinator. photo by Julia LeDoux
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Marine Corps Sgt. David Gettle, middle, and wife Kelsey learn cooking tips from a pro, Chef Matt Finarelli, Oct. 22. at Memorial Chapel during Date Night: Sizzlin’ in the Kitchen, part of the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month observance.
Harvest Fest brings fall fun for JBM-HH families By Delonte Harrod Pentagram Staff Writer
photo by Delonte Harrod
Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Child and Youth Program Assistant Kelley Smith carefully puts caramel on an apple at the request of eagerly-awaiting children at the Cody Child Development Center Harvest Festival Oct. 23 on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. Parents and children could choose whether to put sprinkles, candy corn or colored marshmallows on their apples.
JBM-HH families and others from across the National Capital Region descended upon the Cody Child Development Center for hay rides, urban line dancing and even to catch candy while blindfolded at the annual Harvest Fest on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. The popular event was held Oct. 23 on the lawn in front of the Cody CDC building on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. Kids jumped up and down inside inflatables, got their faces painted, ran around and danced to hip-hop music. Parents chatted with each other while their kids occupied themselves with activities; some captured pictures of their toddlers crawling through a mini pumpkin patch or in front of a back drop
made out of hay, decorated with multiple scarecrows and pumpkins. Also, joint base fire fighters gave parents a chance to take pictures of their toddlers sitting in the front seat of the fire truck. “[This event] is really important because it gives our families a chance to do some really fun activities with their children,” said Donna Garfield, program operations specialist at Cody CDC. “Also, it gives the parents a chance to get the kids involved with where they work.” Jeff Chatman, whose daughter attends Cody CDC, believes this event serves as a tool to help him to build better relationships with the community. “Sometimes, we come and just drop our kids off,” he said. “If you don’t meet peo-
see HARVEST, page 5
BOSS and SMP bring the fun for fall By Guv Callahan Pentagram Staff Writer Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) and Single Marine Programs have a variety of upcoming events for Soldiers and Marines looking to make the most of the fall season. BOSS will host its annual Soldiers Appreciation Day event Oct. 30 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the community center (Bldg. 405) ball room on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. The celebration will feature free food, games and door prizes. Those interested should call 703696-3471. Soldiers are also invited to join BOSS for the annual Army-Navy Blood Donor Challenge, organized by the Armed Ser-
vices Blood Program. In order to help determine whether the Army or Navy gets bragging rights this year, Soldiers interested in participating should sign up on www.military.donor.com with the code “FTMYER.” The blood drive is open to Marines as well, and will be held at the Fort Myer Fitness Center Tuesday, Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Single Marine Program also has a wealth of events in the coming months. Established to improve quality of life for single Marines, the program focuses on boosting the morale and well-being of single Marines by involving them in planning and organizing activities, according to the JBM-HH SMP website.
see BOSS, page 5
HHH Oct. 30
photo by Rachel Larue
Army Lt. Col. Ryan Morgan, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) deputy commanding officer, gives blood during the Army vs. Navy blood drive at the Fort Myer Fitness Center on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Dec. 3, 2014. This year’s blood drive, which is coordinated by the Armed Services Blood Program, will be held Nov. 10 at the Fort Myer Fitness Center.
The United States Army Band CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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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.
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.
Nov. 15
3 p.m.
The U.S. Army Blues will perform a Veterans Day concert at Brucker Hall on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH.
Nov. 17
7:30 p.m.
The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” will perform An Evenings of Transcriptions as part of its Brucker Hall Recital Series at Brucker Hall on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH.
(7:30 p.m.), Oct. 31 (10:30 a.m.)
Performances are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted. All outdoor concerts are subject to cancellation or location change due to weather considerations. Call 703-696-3399 for up-to-date information on concert cancellations or location changes. For additional details and a full calendar of performances, visit www.usarmyband.com/event-calendar.html.
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roes remains hallowed ground to honor and remember,” he said. “It goes to show that in everything he did, John has always been, above all else, motivated by the people of our total Army.” Carter said McHugh was leaving the Army a stronger, more prepared force than when he came into the job six years ago, and thanked him for all of his work. “Thank you for raising your right hand to serve,” Carter told McHugh. “Thank you for your civility, your devotion to our people and for making the most professional land force on Earth even stronger, and from me, for our lifelong friendship.” Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley, who was sworn in as the Army’s top general in August, agreed that McHugh provided an important stability to the Army during his tenure. “It’s John McHugh, perhaps more than any other individual, who has brought stability to our Army in so many ways and in so many difficult times,” Milley said. “You have never failed us. You have fought hard for America’s Army … and you have led us through a number of very significant transitions over time. You guided through an Army in transformation, downsizing us by over 100,000 troops, most importantly, with compassion and care.” He also thanked McHugh for his “genuine and deep concern for our troops and their families.” “You never failed to champion the Soldiers, the civilians, the families
Caisson Platoon host hayrides — Oct. 30-31
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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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The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Presidential Salute Battery fires a 19-gun salute for Army Secretary John M. McHugh during an Army Full Honors Farewell Ceremony for McHugh on Summerall Field at the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Oct. 23.
and the veterans of the U.S. Army,” Milley said. “You have been a class act in every sense of the word.” When it was his turn to speak, McHugh expressed gratitude to both Carter and Milley, men McHugh said he has known for years. “Every day has been a learning experience, and I hope I’ve learned by your example and grown through your knowledge,” he told Carter. And McHugh assured Milley that he and Eric Fanning, who was nominated to succeed McHugh as Secretary of the Army in September and awaits congressional confirmation, are the right men to lead the Army into the future. “I look forward to watching you lead with your usual skill and determination and success,” he told Milley. McHugh said much has changed since he took over in 2009, with the force facing more threats with less money and fewer Soldiers. “In 2009, the Army’s base and contingency operations budgets
AFAP
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used to identify and discuss local-level issues, the program’s focus has shifted in recent years to consider potential service-wide issues, according to Kathy Feehan, JBM-HH AFAP coordinator. “We are now trying to focus on those issues that have more of a global impact,” she said. Issue: Virtual out processing inconsistencies Kristi Pappas, a delegate representing veterans, retirees, family members and dual military retirees, explained that active duty Soldiers can find out processing from installations both a time consuming and stressful process as they make a permanent change of station, end their term of service or retire from the military. “The military has come up with a program called OUTPROC and apparently there are installations that aren’t using it that could be using it, should be using it,” she said. “We had a big discussion on how do we enforce it so that it happens.” Army Regulation 600-8-101, dated February 2015, allows Soldiers to virtually clear some installation activities while they are out processing rather than having to physically
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Sgt. 1st Class Kirby Ingles, an active duty Soldier with the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), addresses members of the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Army Family Action Plan focus group Oct. 21 on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. The focus group, coordinated by Army Community Service, convenes annually to discuss and make recommendations on Army-wide quality-of-life issues, such as medical services or commissary shopping.
check out of them. Pappas said that virtually clearing activities reduces stress levels and the time it takes an active duty Soldier to out process. The group recommended that installation activities Army-wide be mandated to comply with policy and procedures that require virtual out processing options. Issue: Lack of proper shelf labels at commissaries Focus group member Sgt. 1st Class Kirby Ingles explained that some la-
totaled over $235 billion,” he said. “Today, our combined funds are set a little bit over $150 billion, approximately a 36 percent cut for an Army still at war. In 2009, the active Army end strength was about 553,000 while today it has declined to just over 491,000.” McHugh called on the nation – Congress, the Obama administration, the Pentagon and the American people – to make sure that the Army has the resources it needs to continue to do its job. “This Army has proven time and time again, it can, it will do the impossible,” he said. “But in an era of growing connectivity and more adaptive, capable adversaries, even the greatest land force on the face of the earth needs support. It needs a predictable, reasonable level of resources. This is this nation’s responsibility.” Pentagram staff writer Guv Callahan can be reached at wcallahan@ dcmilitary.com. bels found on the shelves at commissaries are not reflective of the products that are on those shelves. “Our recommendation is to ensure that the shelf label and unit price actually reflect what’s on the shelf,” he said. The AFAP focus group is required to meet at least annually but can meet whenever an issue is submitted to the base Army Community Service office. Issues submitted are then reviewed and rewritten by the focus group in paragraph form. If the issue is garrison related, it will hit the local garrison commander’s desk. Wide-ranging Army or military issues could make it all the way to the Secretary of the Army or Defense Secretary’s desk’s for review. “A lot of our family programs that are in place today are a direct result of AFAP,” said JBM-HH Chief of Staff Glenn Wait. “I think your efforts are fantastic.” Service members, military family members, retirees and civilians can submit issues to the focus group at any time of the year. To submit an issue, visit the Army Community Service website at https://goo.gl/1cK4xJ. To volunteer for a future focus group, call Feehan at 703-696-1229 or email her at kathryn.k.feehan. civ@mail.mil. Pentagram staff writer Julia LeDoux can be reached at jledoux@ dcmilitary.com.
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3. Warrior Care Month November has been declared Warrior Care Month. The theme for the month is “Show of Strength.” November 2013 was the first officially-declared Warrior Care Month; the annual event has two goals: to honor wounded service members for their service and sacrifice and to help bring awareness to the resources that are obtainable for those who fall ill or suffer injury. For more information on DoD’s activities for Warrior Care Month, go to www.defense.gov. 4. Military Family Appreciation Month November is also Military Family Appreciation month, an observance that was created more than a decade ago to recognize the sacrifices made by service members and their families. This month-long highlight of activities focuses on family resilience and wellbeing. To see what is offered locally — everything from “Baby Bundles” to “Marriage En-
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 Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. Halloween is fun for everyone, but pay attention to these tips, from the U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center: -Supervise children, and limit their adventures in treat acquisition to familiar neighborhoods. -Make sure their costumes are fire-resistant, easy to see and short enough to prevent tripping. -Use reflective tape, 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, please visit www.mccsHH.com/BirthdayBallHH2015. Additional information will be updated as it becomes available.
Transparenting — Nov. 2
This seminar, set for Nov. 2 from noon to 4 p.m. in Bldg. 201 on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base, is designed to provide parents who are separated or divorced with the tools to ensure that they are able to continue supporting and encouraging their children despite the breakup of the family unit. For more information or to register, call 703-696-3512.
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: Nov. 3, 5, 10 and 12 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Flu vaccination events will also be held Nov. 7 from 8 a.m. to noon. Children under the age of two enrolled at Rader Clinic must receive their vaccine at the Rader Immunization Clinic or during a regular scheduled appointment with their primary care provider. Beneficiaries above the age of two should take advantage of the Memorial Chapel flu vaccination clinics to avoid the expected extended wait times at the Rader Immunization Clinic. The Rader Clinic Flu Hotline (703-696-2994) has been updated for the 2015-2016 flu season and will continue to be updated throughout the flu season.
Veterans job fair coming to FedEx Field Nov. 5
RecruitMilitary and the Disabled American Veterans will hold a veterans job fair at FedEx Field Nov. 5 beginning at 11 a.m. This free hiring event is for veterans, transitioning service members, National Guard and Reserve members and spouses. For more information or to register, visit https://goo.gl/2fgYs2.
Program for patients with prostate cancer and their families — Nov. 5
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U.S. Army then-1st. Lt. Florent A. Groberg, officer in charge for personal security detail, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division travels in a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter over Kunar province, Afghanistan, July 16, 2012. President Barack Obama recently announced that Groberg, who is now a retired captain, will receive the nation’s highest award for combat valor — the Medal of Honor — during a Nov. 12 White House ceremony.
richment” – call Army Community Service on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH at 703-696-3512 or Marine Corps Community Services’ Marine and Family Programs at 703-614-7200. 5. Military performers reach for the stars Operation Rising Star is down to
12 finalists. They will showcase their talents at a venue in San Antonio Nov. 28, 30 and sometime in December. Operation Rising Star is a talent competition that seeks to “demonstrate the Army’s commitment to high-quality programs that support
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The quarterly guest speaker program for patients with prostate cancer and their families will be Nov. 5 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, America Building, 2nd floor, room 2525 and at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital via video teleconference, Oaks Pavilion, 1st floor, room 332. Dr. Timothy Tausch, urologist at Fort Belvoir will discuss prostate cancer survivorship: urinary incontinence after treatment. Military identification is required for base access to Walter Reed. For those without a military ID, call the Prostate Center at 301-319-2900 at least four business days prior to the event for base access. For more information, contact retired Col. Jane Hudak at 301-3192918 or jane.l.hudak.ctr@mail.mil
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 portion 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
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Three U.S. Soldiers lost in Vietnam War laid to rest 42 years after crash By Spc. Brandon C. Dyer The Old Guard Public Affairs Three U.S. Army Soldiers, Maj. Dale W. Richardson, 28, of Mount Sterling, Ill.; Staff Sgt. Bunyan D. Price Jr., 20, of Monroe, N.C.; and Sgt. Rodney L. Griffin, 21, of Mexico, Mo., were buried with full military honors in Arlington National Cemetery, Oct. 20. The Soldiers were missing since the Vietnam War and were identified by the Depar tment of Defense POW/ MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) using circumstantial evidence and forensic identification tools, including mitochondrial DNA, matched with their siblings. Richardson, Price and Griffin, all assigned to 2nd Battalion, 34th Armor Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, were passengers aboard an UH-1H Iroquois (Huey) helicopter that was enroute to Fire Support Base Katum, South Vietnam, when it was diverted due to bad weather. After flying into Cambodian airspace, the aircraft came under heavy enemy ground fire, causing the pilot to
make an emergency landing in Kampong Cham Province, Cambodia. Richardson, Price, and Griffin died at the site of the crash during a firefight with enemy forces. Their remains were not immediately recovered. The Huey’s four crewmen and its four passengers survived the landing. One crewman was able to evade being captured by enemy forces and later returned to friendly lines. The other three crewmen and one passenger were captured. The Vietnamese released two of the captured crewmen in 1973, and the remains of the other two captured men were returned to U.S. control in the 1980s and identified. After a 20-year joint investigation by the U.S. and the Kingdom of Cambodia (K.O.C.), the human remains and military gear were recovered from a single grave. The group remains representing the crew are being laid to rest by the 3d. U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard). Today there are 1,626 American service members still unaccounted for from the Vietnam War.
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Soldiers of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) conduct a full military honors burial for Army Maj. Dale W. Richardson, 28, of Mount Sterling, Ill.; Staff Sgt. Bunyan D. Price Jr., 20, of Monroe, N.C.; and Sgt. Rodney L. Griffin, 21, of Mexico, Mo., buried within a single casket of group remains Oct. 20, in Arlington National Cemetery. The three Soldiers went missing in Vietnam when their UH-1H Iroquois (Huey) helicopter was shot down after being diverted by bad weather to Cambodian airspace. Richardson, Price, and Griffin died at the site of the crash during a firefight with enemy forces. All three soldiers were identified by circumstantial evidence and forensic identification tools, to include mitochondrial DNA, matched with their siblings.
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From left, Leslie Caleb, husband Army 1st Sgt. Daivd Caleb, Kelsey Gettle and husband Marine Corps Sgt. David Gettle, were two of six couples who prepared meals Oct. 22. at Memorial Chapel during Date Night: Sizzlin’ in the Kitchen, part of the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month observance.
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Chef Matt Finarelli led the two-hour class, which echoed with laughter and an easy camaraderie between the couples. “It’s the kind of meal couples can make together,” he said of the meal participants prepared. The group began by making dessert first, before they turned their attention to the beef stroganoff and Waldorf salad. “There’s two reasons we do this,” Finarelli said. “First, it’s typically served cold and the other reason is we typically screw dessert up.” Marine Sgt. David Gettle and his wife, Kelsey, and Army 1st Sgt. David Caleb and his wife, Leslie, partnered up at one of three cooking stations set up for the event. The Gettles, who have been mar-
ried for four years, said the evening was a true “date night” for them and a chance to reconnect without having to worry about who was watching their children. “We don’t have family in the area and they had child care available,” said Leslie. The Calebs have been married for six years and have hectic schedules that don’t often allow them to spend time together in the kitchen. “We both enjoy cooking and we thought it would be nice to cook together,” said Leslie. And while the couple share cooking duties, there is no question about who is the better cook in their family. David quickly pointed to Leslie when asked that question, eliciting a laugh from his wife. “I’m getting there,” he said with his own laugh. Pentagram staff writer Julia LeDoux can be reached at jledoux@ dcmilitary.com.
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ple within that five or 10 minute window, you won’t get to know other children, you don’t get to know other parents.” As Henry Wolfinger, 72, patiently waited for his granddaughter, Kennedy, 4, to finish getting her face painted. He said he thought the event was good because of the multiple activities. Wolfinger, who personally hasn’t served in the military, loves to bring Kennedy, who attends Hoffman-Boston Elementary school not far from the joint base, to the annual festival. “Everyone is having fun,” Wolfinger said. Vendors also provided pamphlets about existing and new family care programs, immunizations and child safety on JBM-HH. Garfield said this is one of two seasonal events centered on health and fitness. “This is a great place to pass out information,” said Susan McGlothin, community educator, JBM-HH Army Community Service. Her husband served in the Navy for 22 years. Thanks to their traveling while serving in the military, they’ve visited more than 10 harvest fests over the years; the event at JBM-HH was her first fall festival for 2015. Chatman said that his daughter, age 10, makes sure he puts harvest fest on his calendar each year. “This event definitely brings people together,” he said. “It is a fun event for the whole family.” Pentagram staff writer Delonte Harrod can be reached at dharrod@ dcmilitary.com.
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SMP will host a Halloween party at 6 p.m. on Oct. 30 at the Kickback. The event will feature pumpkin carving, caramel apples and a costume contest, among other attractions. Marines with a penchant for jousting can sign up for a trip to Medieval Times in Hanover, Md., on Nov. 13. The $45 fee includes transportation to the venue and admission to the show, which includes dinner.
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Jalessa Robinson, volunteer with Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Child, Youth and School Services, paints a ghost-like mask on 4-year-old Kennedy Wolfinger’s face at the Cody Child Development Center Harvest Festival Oct. 23 on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. Kids jumped up and down inside inflatables, got their faces painted, ran around and danced to hip-hop music at the annual event.
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Jaylen Davis-Hart, 12, looks on as Gabby Gilbert, 9, attempts to find a marshmallow, tied to a string, hanging from a clothing rack while blind folded at the Cody Child Development Center’s Harvest Festival Oct. 23 at the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. The game is called Candy Corn Husking. Participants are blind folded and then told to find the candy.
Those interested must register by Nov. 4. Marines are also welcome to celebrate Thanksgiving with a free lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 18 in Bldg. 28 on the Henderson Hall portion of the joint base. The Thanksgiving festivities will continue with the SMP Turkey Bowl flag football tournament at 8 a.m. on Nov. 20 at the Fort McNair Football Field. Rosters are limited to 10 people and must be turned into the SMP Coordinator by 5 p.m. Nov. 13. SMP will accept only the first
10 rosters turned in, according to the website. The tournament will feature six-on-six flag football for all DoD ID card holders ages 18 and up. Snacks and drinks will be provided. For more information about SMP, contact the SMP Coordinator Office at 703-696-0033 or email johnsonm2@usmc-mccs.org. For more information about BOSS, check the program’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/JBMHHBOSS. Pentagram staff writer Guv Callahan can be reached at wcallahan@dcmilitary.com.
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Soldier for Life-Transition Assistance
Enlisted members welcome
Program seminars and workshops Reservations are required. Spouses are encouraged to register and attend. Call the SFL-TAP office, 703-696-0973 or log-in at www.acap.army.mil. Available to all registered clients who have completed DD2648/2648-1 and initial counseling. Location of seminars and workshops are in the SFL-TAP Bldg. 404 on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH unless otherwise noted.
Retiring transition assistance program 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Nov. 16-20 • Dec. 7-11 or 14-18 ETS TAP 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Nov. 2-6 • Nov. 30-Dec. 4 Entrepreneur track boots to business 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. • Dec. 3 -4** • Mar. 22-23 Business franchise opportunities • Dec. 21, 1 to 3 p.m. Finding and applying for federal jobs 9:30 a.m. to noon • Nov 10 • Jan. 27
Federal resume 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. • Nov. 12 • Dec. 17*
Home buying 10 a.m. to noon • Nov. 23 • Dec. 22
Accessing higher education 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Dec. 7-8*
Debt free 10 a.m. to noon • Nov. 25 • Dec. 29
Career technical training 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Dec. 15-16*
TRICARE benefits in depth 10 a.m. to noon • Nov. 12 • Dec. 17*
Career resources 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Nov. 9 Smart investments 1 to 3 p.m. • Nov. 24 • Dec. 23 Credit scores from good to excellent 1 to 3 p.m. • Nov. 25 • Dec. 29
Marketing yourself for a second career 1 to 3 p.m. • Nov. 23 • Dec. 22 Capstone (Every Friday) 9 to 11 a.m. • Oct. 30 • Nov. 6, 13, 20 and 27 • Dec. 4, 11, 18
*Located in Education Center Bldg. 417, room 108/**218
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Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Command Sgt. Maj. Randall Woods, right, fills out an application to become a member of the Fort Myer Officers’ Club Oct. 21. Woods became the second enlisted member of the club, which recently opened up membership to active duty and retired enlisted personnel in the ranks of E7 to E9. The first enlisted member of the club, retired Command Sgt. Maj. Andrew Winfree, watches as Woods fills out the required membership paperwork. Those enlisted interested in learning more about club membership can visit Five-Star Catering in Bldg. 214 along Jackson Avenue on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base, or visit online at www.jbmhhmwr.com.
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readiness and resilience,” according to the article. The national competition accepted online submissions from various military installations across the country. From there, 12 finalists were selected. It is unclear what winners will receive. For more details, go to http://goo.gl/RwiwSN. 6. Running For Turkey Registration is open for the 7th annual JBM-HH Turkey Trot 5K until 11:59 p.m. Nov. 11. The event will start on Nov. 13. Runners will start and end at Cpl. Terry L. Smith Gymnasium on the Henderson Hall portion of the joint base. The first 100 registered participants will receive an event tee shirt. Medals and prizes will be top finishers in age categories. Runners can register online or on site from 5:45 to 6:15 a.m. New this year: A squad competition in support of the Great American Smoke out. For details on this four-person completion or to register, go to www.mccshh. com/OoRahRunSeries. 7. Voting encouragement The Army is encouraging Soldiers to vote. On Nov. 4, Army voting assistance officers at global installations will launch a campaign to motivate Army family members to increase their voting participation. To increase participation, Army voting assistance officers will help Soldiers register and provide them with extra resources for educational purposes. For more information, contact JBM-HH Voting Assistance Officer Donna Thomas at 703-696-6361. On the Henderson Hall portion of the joint base, Marine Corps Capt. Stephen Deitchman is the voting assistance officer for Headquarters and Service Battalion. He can be reached at 703-693-7242. 8. DoD supports science-technology in D.C. schools The Department of Defense Test Resource Management Center and the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering have partnered with Cardozo High School in Washington, D.C., to transform an ordinary classroom into a state-of-the-art lab. The FLEX LAB Aviation Classroom Experience (FLEXACE) will help to give students the “ability to learn, comprehend and retain new concepts, in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics,” accord-
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This year’s 7th annual Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Turkey Trot 5K Nov. 11 is one of several events happening throughout the National Capital Region this fall. To register for the race, go online at http://go.usa.gov/c3DwV. Additionally, next month will also see national recognition of a U.S. Soldier: President Barack Obama announced earlier this month that he would award the Medal of Honor to retired U.S. Army Capt. Florent A. Groberg for courage and endurance during an ambush in Afghanistan nearly three years ago.
ing to a DoD news article. Read more at http://go.usa.gov/c3DQV. 9. Army seeks athletes The Army Sports Program is still accepting applications for those who would like to fulfill their “individual athletic potential.” The program is accepting application for those who would like to run cross country in 2016 through Dec. 1. All-Army Sports includes Soldiers from active and reserve components. Soldiers on All-Army sports teams compete in a variety of sports at the highest levels to include Armed Forces, USA Nationals and Military World Games, according to the All-Army Sports website. For more information, call 210466-1337 or email usarmy.jbsa.imcom-hq. mbox.army-sports@mail.mil. 10. New long-termTDY per diem rates The DoD made changes to long-term temporary duty (TDY) per diem rates. The new policy will go into effect Nov. 1, according to a Department of Defense news article. The change is to provide an incentive for long-term travelers to seek extended-stay lodgings, which are often less expensive. Long-term TDY per diem will cap at a flat rate of 75 percent for travel between 31 and 180 days, and 55 percent for travel lasting 181 days or longer. To review the new rates, visit http:// go.usa.gov/c3Dsh. Pentagram staff writer Delonte Harrod can be reached at dharrod@dcmilitary.com.
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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.
Anger management — Nov. 10
Individuals will receive information on the basic principles of anger management during this session, which takes place Nov. 10 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in Bldg. 201 on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. Attendees will also learn about the impact of unmanaged anger and receive resources on how to recognize and manage the anger triggers in their own lives. For information or to register, call 703-696-3512.
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 parking, cemetery access, shuttle service transportation details and more, go to http://goo.gl/gDRECv.
Guest speaker on SSI and SSDI – Nov. 13
Matthew Famiglietti, an attorney with expertise in employ-
ment 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 703-696-0783 or by emailing efmpHH@usmc-mccs.org.
Save the date: Hiring Heroes career fair — Nov. 17
A Hiring Heroes career fair will be held Nov. 17 at Spates Community Club 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.
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nity 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.
Pentagram to publish Nov. 25 ahead of holiday
The Pentagram will publish Wednesday, Nov. 25–one day early–ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday on Nov. 26. Additionally, the Pentagram will not be published the last two Thursdays in December during the holiday season. The first issue of calendar year 2016 will be Jan. 7.
News Notes submissions
Send your submissions for the Nov. 12 edition of the Pentagram via email at pentagramjbmhh@yahoo.com no later than noon, Nov. 4. Submissions must be 100 words or less and contain all pertinent details. Submission of information does not guarantee publication.
Save the dates: American Education Week events — Nov. 16-18
American Education Week is Nov. 16 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 Commu-
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The People’s Marathon 40th running of the Marine Corps Marathon draws thousands to Arlington, D.C.; Army 2nd Lt. Trevor Lafontaine wins the race in 2:24:25
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More than 30,000 runners, walkers and other participants from all over the world start the 40th Marine Corps Marathon in Arlington, Va., Oct. 25. This year’s participants joined the 512,370 runners who have completed the “Peoples Marathon” since its inaugural event in 1976. The event starts and finishes just outside Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Wright Gate near the Marine Corps War Memorial. photo by Sgt. Cuong Le
Competitor Patrick Johnson of Atlanta, Ga., races through Washington’s damp streets during the Marine Corps Marathon, Oct. 25. More than 30,000 runners dashed 26.2 miles through Washington and Arlington, Va., during this year’s race, which marked the 40th running of the “The Peoples Marathon.” Johnson finished the race in 3 hours, 24 minutes. Gen. Robert Neller, the 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps, awards Trevor LaFontaine, the top male finisher of the 40th Marine Corps Marathon, his gold wreath in Arlington, Va., Oct. 25. The top three male and female finishers each received a medal, a trophy and a wreath, which was made in Marathon, Greece. This year’s participants joined the 512,370 runners, who have completed the “Marathon of the Monuments” since its inaugural event in 1976. photo by Sgt. Justin M. Boling
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Ruby-colored Eagle, Globe and Anchor medals were given to those who completed the 40th Marine Corps Marathon at Arlington, Va., Oct. 25. The medal celebrates the event’s ruby anniversary.