Pentagram Vol. 62, No. 44 November 5, 2015
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Happy 240th, Marines! Compiled by Jim Goodwin Pentagram editor Nov. 10 marks the 240th Marine Corps birthday, a momentous occasion for those who have worn the Eagle, Globe and Anchor. While I will not attempt to reprise the Corps’ illustrious history in a few meager paragraphs for the Pentagram, I certainly would like to encourage readers to learn more about the history of our very own Henderson Hall, home of Headquarters and Service Battalion, Headquarters Marine Corps. Headquarters Marine Corps moved from the Pentagon to the newly-built Navy Annex, formerly located just outside of Henderson Hall’s gates, in 1941, according to a history webpage published by Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. The expansion of the Marine Corps at the outbreak of World War II led the Corps to establish a Headquarters Company, and eventually a battalion at Henderson Hall to support an expanded Headquarters Marine Corps.
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The Marine Corps War Memorial, located just outside Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Wright Gate in Arlington, was dedicated by President Dwight D. Eisenhower Nov. 10, 1954 to all Marines who have given their lives in the defense of the United States since 1775, according to the Marine Corps Historical Division. The Marine Corps turns 240 Nov. 10, 2015.
JBM-HH DPW prepares snow plow drivers for winter By Guv Callahan Pentagram Staff Writer With the holiday season less than a month away, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Directorate of Public Works’ Operations and Maintenance Division is once again gearing up for winter weather. More than 30 DPW employees gathered in the parking lot across from the community center on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base Oct. 27 for a training session focusing on snow plow operation. DPW administers the training every year, said Denise Fal-
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Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Directorate of Public Works plows snow in the joint base’s Tri-service parking lot following a snow storm Feb. 14, 2014. DPW is already preparing for a potentially harsh winter; more than 30 DPW employees spent the morning of Oct. 27, 2015, training to use snow plows. DPW also has 700 tons of salt and sand to treat roads and some 800 bags of ice melt to clear sidewalks and other areas.
Washington horse show names award after Old Guard Caisson horse Klinger By Spc. Brandon Dyer The Old Guard Public Affairs The 57th annual Washington International Horse Show hosted its 5th annual Military Appreciation Night Oct. 23 that featured members of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard). A most notable guest at Military Appreciation Night was Klinger, a horse in The Old Guard Caisson Platoon. The Klinger Perpetual Award for Honor and Service has been
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News Notes TOG block party to reroute, slow some traffic
Motorists are asked to obey speed limits and watch for pedestrians while driving near the Caisson stables and along Forrest Circle on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH Nov. 6, from 4 to 10:30 p.m. During that time, about 1,000 Soldiers and family members, including children, of One Legion, 1st Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) will host a unit block party. The festivities will take place on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base along Forrest Circle, in front of and around The Old Guard’s Caisson Barn, behind the U.S. Post Office and around the 1st Battalion Headquarters, Bldg. 216. Customers and employees of the Auto Craft Shop, Bldg. 227, which is open until 8 p.m., will still be able to access and depart the Auto Craft Shop on Forrest Circle although a portion of Forrest Circle will be closed to traffic at 4 p.m. Nov. 6. For more information, call 703-696-3291.
Federal employee benefits open season begins Nov. 9
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The 57th Annual Washington International Horse Show hosted its 5th Annual Military Appreciation Night Oct. 23 in Washington, D.C. The event featured members of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard). Events included an Army vs. Navy celebrity barrel racing competition and a guest appearance by Klinger, one of The Old Guard Caisson Platoon’s horses.
Open season for federal benefits runs from Nov. 9 through Dec. 14. Employees are responsible for ensuring they update their information and make any necessary changes during this time. For more information, log onto the health vendors websites to download their brochures or check out the Office of Personnel Management’s website at www. opm.gov/FEHBbrochures.
Marine Corps cake cutting ceremony Nov. 10
Marines from Headquarters and Service Battalion, Henderson Hall, will host a cake-cutting ceremony in honor of the Marine Corps’ 240th birthday, beginning at 10 a.m., Nov. 10 at Bldg. 29 (Battalion headquarters) on the Henderson Hall portion of the joint base. Come join the Corps in celebrating its 240th birthday and wish the Marines of JBM-HH a happy birthday. Many Marine Corps Community Services Henderson Hall offices will be operating with reduced manning Nov. 9 and 10 due to various support provided for the Marine Corps birthday cake-cutting ceremony and special birthday meal at Marine Barracks Washington.
Special event to disrupt traffic along Rt. 110 - Nov. 12
Hundreds of Marines will participate in a group run from the Pentagon to the Marine Corps War Memorial Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. in honor of the Corps’ 240th birthday. This annual event, led by Marine Corps leaders, will cause congestion along Route 110 in Arlington between 10 and 11 a.m.The formation will travel on the right side of traffic during the conduct of the run; as the Marines run toward the memorial, the northbound lanes of Rt. 110 will be closed. As the Marines run back toward the Pentagon, the southbound lanes will be closed. Motorists are advised to use caution when driving along Route 110 and along Mar-
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CMC birthday message . . . . . . . Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Winter prep list . . . . . . . . . . . . . In photos: Halloween. . . . . . . . . . Holiday hours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Veterans Day message. . . . . . . .
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For the sacrifices of all Marines
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This photo illustration is a combination of two photographs, digitally joined during post processing. The black and white image on the right, part of the United States Marine Corps History Division archives, shows the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., under construction. The photograph is dated Sept. 16, 1954; the photographer is not credited. The caption reads simply, “Construction of the Iwo Jima Memorial Statue: Putting 3rd group into position.” The color image on the left was taken in a similar location March 30, 2015. The statue is based on the photograph taken by Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal on Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima on Feb. 23, 1945. Rosenthal won a Pulitzer Prize for the photograph. The statue was sculpted by Felix W. de Weldon. The statue is cast out of bronze in over a dozen pieces, which were assembled in place, according to the National Park Service website. The memorial was dedicated by President Dwight D. Eisenhower Nov. 10, 1954, on the 179th U.S. Marine Corps birthday.
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During the war, the Henderson Hall barracks housed more than 2,600 female Marines who served throughout the National Capital Region from 1943 to 1946. With the war over and a substantial number of female Marines released from active duty, the barracks were opened to male Marines. Later, the property was acquired through deeds and officially became U.S. government property on Feb. 15, 1954, when Virginia Governor Thomas B. Stanley executed a Deed of Cession of Political Jurisdiction. And of course, Henderson Hall is named after the Corps’ fifth Commandant, Col. (Brevet Brigadier GenStay connected!
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eral) Archibald Henderson. Henderson served as commandant for more than 38 years, the longest of any Marine to serve in that position. Today, Headquarters and Service Battalion’s mission remains in spirit the same as when the first company was created more than 60 years ago: to provide operational, administrative, logistical and a variety of other support to the Marines who serve within or are in transit within the Washington Metropolitan Area. For more information regarding Henderson Hall’s history or Col. Archibald Henderson’s career and impact on the Corps, visit our website at: http://go.usa.gov/caEDe. Don’t forget to wish all Marines— active duty, retired and veterans alike—a hardy “Happy birthday” on occasion of the Corps’ 240th birthday Nov. 10. Facebook: Facebook.com/jbmhh
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Compiled by Jim Goodwin Editor, Pentagram Maj. Smedley D. Butler, one of only 19 service members to be awarded the Medal of Honor twice, captured the stronghold at Fort Capois, Haiti, according to the This Day in History website. Ultimately, Butler’s force of 26 Marines managed to take the fort, but not before having to escape an ambush while enroute to obtain reinforcements for the Fort’s invasion. During the ambush, Butler’s men killed 75 enemy Cacos; only one Marine was wounded and none killed. Birth of composer and conductor John Philip Sousa in Washington, D.C. Considered the “king of marches,” Sousa — who was also the conductor and director of the Marine Band for 12 years — wrote some 136 marches, including “The Stars and Stripes Forever” and “Semper Fidelis.” Sousa served a total of nearly 20 years in the Corps. Commandant of the Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Thomas Holcomb approves the organization of a women’s reserve. Hundreds of women Marines, part of a headquarters company for the women’s reserve, were billeted at Henderson Hall during World War II. President George H.W. Bush announces the planned addition of some 200,000 U.S. troops to those already deployed in support of Operation Desert Shield in the Persian Gulf area. The number of Marines in the area would be doubled by the addition of II Marine Expeditionary Force units from the Corps’ east coast bases, and the 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade from California. Within the next two months, some 90,000 Marines were in the objective area in support of the operation. The second day of combat operations in Fallujah, Iraq, as a U.S. Marine, British and Iraqi military-led offensive to rid the city of insurgents. The operation lasted seven weeks and involved some 13,000 coalition forces troops. At the time, the battle, dubbed Operation Phantom Fury and Operation Al-Fajr, is considered the heaviest urban combat U.S. Marines have experienced since the Battle of Hue City in Vietnam in 1968. Marks the first formal commemoration of the birthday of the Marine Corps as Nov. 10. On Oct. 21, 1921, Maj. Edwin McClellan, officer-in-charge of the Marine Corps’ Historical Section, sent a memo to Commandant Maj. Gen. John A. Lejeune, suggesting that the original birthday of Nov. 10, 1775, be declared a Marine Corps holiday to be celebrated throughout the Corps. Accordingly, on Nov. 1, 1921, Lejeune issued Marine Corps Order number 47 which summarized the history, mission, and tradition of the Corps, and directed that the order be read to every command on Nov. 10 of each year.
Lt. Gen. John A. Lejeune, 13th commandant of the Marine Corps, decreed Nov. 10, 1775, as a Marine Corps holiday in 1921. Official Marine Corps photograph
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The Vietnam Veterans Memorial, containing the names of more than 13,000 Marines who lost their lives in Vietnam, was dedicated at the memorial site in Washington, D.C. The dedication and parade that preceded it were part of a week-long National Salute to Vietnam Veterans.
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JBM-HH BOSS event builds unit cohesion, Soldier camaraderie By Delonte Harrod Pentagram Staff Writer Soldier Appreciation Day at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall is more than a gathering of Soldiers to have fun—it’s a time for relationship-building and strengthening unit cohesion, according to Soldiers who attended the Oct. 30 event. This year’s Soldier Appreciation Day was held at the community center on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base, where over 450 people attended the event. Outside of honoring Soldiers for their commitment to serve America, the Better Opportunity Single Soldiers organization (BOSS), which coordinated the event, wanted to carve out space for Soldiers to meet each other and to demon-
strate that JBM-HH has something to offer when it comes to creating a social life for Soldiers. “Usually Soldiers, especially younger Soldiers, sit in their rooms and they wait for the weekend and then run [to events that are off the base],” said Sgt. 1st Class Cherry Smith, vice president of BOSS. Soldier interaction was plentiful at the table where they ate and shared laughs. Activities included competitive scrabble, corn hole contests, dart throwing, pingpong, Jeopardy and a dunk tank, where Army leaders throughout the joint base, including JBM-HH Command Sgt. Maj. Randall Woods, volunteered to be dunked in the dunk tank. “I think I can speak for all the leaders
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Staff Sgt. Alexandria Davenport, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), competes in a game of corn hole toss during a Soldier Appreciation Day hosted by Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) Oct. 30 at the Community Center on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. BOSS has made Soldier Appreciation Day an ongoing tradition at JBM-HH.
NDU rings in Halloween with 5K Fun Run By Guv Callahan Pentagram Staff Writer
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Participants in the National Defense University 5K Fun Run start the race near Roosevelt Hall on the Fort McNair portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Oct. 30. The event was attended by about 200 runners and walkers, some of whom donned costumes to celebrate Halloween, and featured a picnic lunch at the finish line.
National Defense University held its annual 5K Fun Run on the Fort McNair portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Oct. 30. The event brought out about 200 members of the NDU community, including students, faculty and staff, said NDU Health and Fitness Director Tony Spinosa. Originally scheduled to take place Oct. 2 after the annual competitive 5K between the university’s different schools, the Fun Run had to be rescheduled due to prolonged rain from Hurricane Joaquin. The new date meant participants could enjoy sunny weather and fall foliage as they ran or walked the course around Fort McNair. It also gave them an opportunity to celebrate Halloween, as a number of participants showed up in costume. Witches,
ghouls and two different runners dressed as the Cat in the Hat all came out for the festivities. Spinosa said the Fun Run was a big success that brought the NDU community together. Following the race, participants enjoyed a picnic lunch on the steps of NDU’s Roosevelt Hall. The official 5K competition was still run on Oct. 2, despite the rainy conditions. A list of winners is below: Men 1 Doug Wickert 16:27 Eisenhower School 2 Noah Zaring 16:51 National War College 3 John Cowan 17:19 NWC Women 1 Christine Gibbs 20:23 College of International Security Affairs 2 Veronica Kung 22:47 ES 3 Katherine Barber 22:48 NWC Pentagram Staff Writer Guv Callahan can be reached at wcallahan@dcmilitary.com.
Haunted hayride, stables make for a spooktacular Halloween on joint base By Julia LeDoux Pentagram Staff Writer What could bring Harry Potter, Elsa, Batman and a plethora of minions, zombies and ghosts to Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall? The U.S. Army Caisson Platoon’s second annual Haunted Hayrides and Stables, of course! The two-day event transformed the platoon’s stables on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base into “spook central” Oct. 30 and 31, providing Halloween fun for 1,623 attendees from all over the National Capital Region, according to organizers. “As soon as we heard about it, we knew we’d be bringing the kids,” said Army spouse Lauren Collins, whose children dressed as their favorite characters, Elsa and Batman, on Oct. 30.
“I like Batman because he’s strong,” explained 4-year-old Jack. “Elsa is better,” countered his 6-yearold sister, Emmie. “They’ve been having this argument all day,” laughed Lauren. Caisson Platoon Soldiers and volunteers pulled out all the stops as they decorated the stables with festive pumpkins, hay, spider webs and other scary decorations. Even the horse stalls were “tricked out” for the event, with cutouts of pumpkins and ghosts adorning each of the doors. The family-friendly event featured pumpkin decorating, face painting, food, costume contests and a hay ride. Those who liked their Halloween a little more
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Children wait in line for hayrides at the second annual Caisson Haunted Hayride hosted by the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Caisson Platoon Oct. 30 at the Caisson Stables on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. The Haunted Hayride is entirely run by civilian and Soldier volunteers.
The United States Army Band CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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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.
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The U.S. Army Blues will perform a Veterans Day concert at Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church in Bethesda, Md.
Nov. 9
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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 Evening of Transcriptions as part of its Brucker Hall Recital Series at Brucker Hall on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH.
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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shall Drive when entering/exiting Wright Gate on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH.
Make it possible: CFC donations now accepted
During the forthcoming holiday season and time of giving, we are asked to remember those less fortunate, and pay it forward to help others. There are a number of ways to participate in this year’s Combined Federal Campaign, which runs through Dec. 15: contact your CFC keyworker; login at www.cfcnca.org; or contact JBM-HH Campaign Manager Barbara Edmondson at barbara.c.edmondson.naf@mail.mil or 703-696-3110.
Turkey Trot 5K - Nov. 13
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A snow plow clears snow out of the Tri-Service parking lot on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Feb. 14, 2014. DPW is already preparing for a potentially harsh winter; more than 30 DPW employees spent the morning of Oct. 27, 2015, training to use snow plows. DPW also has 700 tons of salt and sand to treat roads and some 800 bags of ice melt to clear sidewalks and other areas.
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dowski, joint base operations and maintenance chief. As many of the trainees haven’t operated any of the snow removal equipment since the final snowfall from last winter, the training is a necessity, she said. “Some of these guys haven’t gotten into a piece of equipment since the last snowfall,” she said. “So it’s just to get them back in and go through how we put the plows on and things of that nature.” DPW has a number of vehicles available for snow removal operations, including four dump trucks, four smaller trucks, two utility vehicles, two front-end loaders and more. Faldowski said residents will start to see posts in the ground delineating where curbs are for snow plow drivers in the coming weeks. “We’re just doing things a little earlier this year,” she
said. “Just in case.” DPW has 350 tons of sand and salt to treat the roads on the Fort Myer and Henderson Hall portions of the joint base during winter weather conditions, as well as another 350 tons for the Fort McNair portion. There are also 800 bags of ice melt on hand, she said, adding more will be ordered to meet the need for pet-friendly ice melt. The last three winters have brought multiple winter storms and snow days to the joint base. Faldowski said that regardless of what the coming winter is projected to bring, she and her team prepare the same way every year. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric administration, this winter will feature wetter-than-average conditions in the southern half of the United States and up the East Coast. For more information, visit www.noaa.gov. Pentagram staff writer Guv Callahan can be reached at wcallahan@dcmilitary.com.
DPW-recommended do’s, don’ts for winter weather safety, prevention Courtesy of JBM-HH Directorate of Public Works Editor’s note: The following list was provided by of DPW’s Operations and Maintenance Division as a courtesy to base residents, workers and patrons ahead of a predicted harsh winter season. The Pentagram will continue to publish additional safety tips throughout the winter. Information on the latest information on forthcoming winter weather can be found at www.weather.gov. • Ensure windows and doors are closed during extreme temperatures to eliminate freezing and rupture of water lines and exposed piping. • Report any fallen tree branches to DPW and dead branches to DPW to eliminate safety hazards. • Clean debris from outside drains to eliminate flooding when the snow melts • Upon arrival during icy conditions place ice melt on the walkways to prevent slips and falls. • Parked vehicles are one of the biggest obstacles to effective snow removal. Please support removal
efforts by parking vehicles outside established snow emergency routes. • Report ice and snow buildup on rooftops and gutters to prevent structural damage and safety hazards. • Emergency vehicles need a larger turning radius so respect their size and leave adequate room to maneuver. • Report all nonfunctional heating units immediately, prior to extreme cold weather. • Never leave your vehicle parked for any extended time without a point of contact to move it. This is especially important ahead of winter weather. Parking lots need to be cleared during heavy snow fall so leave keys with a friend or co-worker. • Anti-icing products will be used to treat roads in advance of winter storms. DPW would like to remind everyone that these products will not damage vehicles. • Safety: Never approach any DPW snow equipment or vehicle, in operation or not; instead, report and request support through DPW by calling 703696-3263.
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awarded for the past three years at the show. The Klinger award recognizes a horse, individual or organization that best demonstrates the values of honor and service as embodied by Klinger. “Thanks in part to the generous support of corporate and individual donors, WIHS has been able to foster a strong and lasting connection between the equestrian community and the United States Armed Forces,” said WIHS Executive Director Bridget Love Meehan. “We are proud of our efforts to support the men, women and their families that serve our country.” The Old Guard was also featured in the Army vs. Navy Celebrity Barrel Racing Competition. Barrel racing is a rodeo event in which a horse and rider attempt to complete a cloverleaf pattern around preset barrels in the fastest time. The race paired representatives from the U.S. Navy Equestrian Team and U.S. Army Caisson Platoon with top international show jumping riders and some of the nation’s fastest professional cowgirls affiliated with the National Barrel Horse Association, Women’s Professional Rodeo Association and American Professional Rodeo Association. Other competitions included the International Jumper Puissance High Jump class alongside the International Jumper Speed Final. The WIHS is a prestigious equestrian sporting event that attracts world-class level horses and riders to the National Capital Region each October, according to the WIHS website. Established in 1958, the six-day show includes Olympic-level competition along with community and charity events. More than 500 top horses and riders come to D.C. from all over the globe to jump for more than a half a
Registration is now open for the Marine Corps Community Services Henderson Hall Turkey Trot 5K, which will be held at 6:45 a.m., Nov. 13, beginning in front of the Cpl. Terry L. Smith Gym on the Henderson Hall portion of JBM-HH. The first 100 people who register for this event will receive a free T-shirt. Medals and other prizes will be awarded for the top finishers in different age categories. Registration is open online through Nov. 11. Register at https://goo.gl/ukizeM. Call 703-614-6332 for more details.
Fort Myer AAFES Exchange essay contest highlights Vietnam battle buddies
The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War with an essay contest to honor the heroes who served and the “battle buddies” who saw them through. With the Exchange’s My Vietnam Battle Buddy essay contest, Exchange shoppers are invited to share stories of their Vietnam War battle buddies and how their lives were affected by their time of service together. The first-place winner will take home a Schwinn 470 Elliptical valued at $799. Second place wins a Schwinn 270 Recumbent worth $469, while two third-place winners will each receive a Schwinn 170 Upright valued at $379. Essays can be submitted through Nov. 20 by email: toppatriotfamily@aafes.com. Additional information and instructions can be found at the Exchange’s Patriot Family Connection site at www. shopmyexchange.com/patriot-family.
Get your flu shot
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. 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.
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 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.
Warrior Care Month is November
November is Warrior Care month, a time when the military community reaffirms their commitment to the best recovery and reintegration for the nation’s wounded, ill and injured service members, their families and the professionals who support them. Read more at www.army.mil/standto/archive_2015-11-02/.
National Veterans Day Observance Nov. 11
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The 57th Annual Washington International Horse Show hosted its 5th Annual Military Appreciation Night Oct. 23 in Washington, D.C. The event featured members of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard). Events included an Army vs. Navy celebrity barrel racing competition and a guest appearance by Klinger, one of The Old Guard Caisson Platoon’s horses.
million dollars in prize money. The Caisson Platoon’s horses are primarily used in funeral processions to carry service members on a “last ride” to Arlington National Cemetery, according to The Old Guard’s website. The six-horse procession pull a flag-draped casket on a black artillery caisson. Built in 1918, the caissons were used for 75mm canons. In addition to military funeral duties, the Caisson Platoon also participates in a variety of annual historic pageants, including Spirit of America and the Twilight Tattoo. For more information about the Caisson Platoon, visit http://go.usa.gov/camEQ.
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.
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.
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Those who ventured into the Caisson stables were greeted by ghouls and goblins at the second annual Caisson Haunted Hayride hosted by the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Caisson Platoon Oct. 30 at the Caisson Stables on the Fort Myer Portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. The Haunted Hayride is entirely run by civilian and Soldier volunteers.
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From left, retired Army Staff Sgt. Gustavo Rodriguez, his wife Pam Rodriguez, his son Oliver, 2, and dog Ophelia, pose after winning an award for best group costume at the Demon and Doggy Dash two–mile race Oct. 30 on Fort Myer portion of the joint base. While dressed in costumes, some participants, accompanied with their dogs, ran the race while others walked. Participants included former Soldiers and children from the Cody Child Development Center, who dressed as minions from the hit Disney film, “Despicable Me.”
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“chilling” could opt to take a tour of the rear portion of the barn, which featured such thrills as the walking dead and other scary monsters. “It’s a lot of fun,” said Cpl. Jake Kausen who enjoyed startling visitors in the scary portion of the stables. “I did it last year. It’s a lot of fun to make the girls scream. It’s even better when the guys scream.” Caisson volunteer event coordinator Carla Moss did more than just provide Halloween chills and thrills for attendees. “The event was a huge success and was a wonderful, creative way to bring the entire NCR community together with a fun, family-themed event that everyone will remember and thoroughly enjoyed,” she said. Pentagram staff writer Julia LeDoux can be reached at jledoux@dcmilitary.com.
Pentagon office challenges DoD to participate in America Recycles Day By Chelsea Hogan Washington Headquarters Service Facilities Services Directorate, Standards and Compliance Division
photos by Nell King
TOP and BELOW: Several children open their Halloween goodie bags at Andrew Rader U.S. Army Health Clinic for the annual Halloween Parade Oct. 30 on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. The staff at Rader Clinic were prepared with necklaces, crackers and stickers as a reward for the creative costumes the kids sported.
Children from Cody Child Development Center walk to the Andrew Rader U.S. Army Health Clinic for the annual Halloween Parade Oct. 30 on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. The staff at Rader Clinic were prepared with necklaces, crackers and stickers as a reward for the creative costumes the kids sported.
Eduardo Bodmer, optometrist assistant at Andrew Rader U.S. Army Health Clinic, poses for a photograph with a child dressed as Iron Man Oct. 30 at Andrew Rader U.S. Army Health Clinic on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. The staff and Rader Clinic also participated in an annual Halloween costume competition.
America Recycles Day is Nov. 15, a day we are reminded to resolve to recycle regularly. Recycling reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills and incinerators (and associated costs), conserves natural resources, saves energy, and helps the Department of Defense achieve its goal of a minimum 50 percent recycling rate at the Pentagon. Tenant recycling efforts are critical to achieving our 50 percent recycling goal. Recycling centers are located in common areas, such as corridors, apexes and individual offices may have their own recycling bins. Tenants are encouraged to sort recyclable materials appropriately, while avoiding contamination (e.g., food scraps on office paper). The following are materials the Pentagon accepts for recycling: • Paper: office paper, newspaper, magazines, cardboard, envelopes, sticky notes, receipts, cardboard coffee cups, coated paper cartons, file folders • Plastic and Glass: plastic soda/water bottles and their caps, plastic takeout clamshells, plastic containers numbered one through seven • Recyclable glass: glass bottles and jars • Aluminum and Steel: soda cans, aluminum foil, metal cans • Garbage: all food and non-recyclable items (i.e., everything else) Resolve to recycle at work and at home. Many of the items listed above may also be recycled where you live; check your municipality’s website to find out which recyclables they accept and collect. Throughout November, look for the Environmental, Sustainability and Energy Branch’s outreach campaign featuring posters, InfoNet ads, and emails. If you have questions, email WHS.Environmental@mail.mil.
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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).
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Library
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Marine Corps Exchange, Vineyard Wine & Spirits and NEX Uniform Center
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Military Police Station
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Old Guard Lounge
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Religious Services
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Spates Five Star Catering
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Spates Community Club
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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.
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Pfc. Carlitos Herrera with the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and Spc. Ananda Ghimire, a dental technician at Andrew Rader U.S. Army Health Clinic, play a game of chess Oct. 30 at the Community Center on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Soldiers competed in games of chess, poker, ping pong and darts in order to win prizes during a Soldier Appreciation Day event. photo by Nell King
From left, Ketty Henderson, operations specialist, and Rodney Smith, chief of training at Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security, receive 1st Special Forces Command Certificates of Appreciation as Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Chief of Staff Glenn Wait applauds Oct. 28 at Spates Community Club on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH. Henderson and Smith were among dozens of JBM-HH personnel who were recognized for outstanding achievements during the JBM-HH Quarterly Awards Ceremony for the fourth quarter, Fiscal Year 2015.
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that got dunked and got wet: it’s more fun throwing the balls at the dunk tank than being in the dunk tank, especially on a cold day,” said Woods, who added that dunk tank was by far the day’s highlight event. Sgt. Foy Genesis, who has attended multiple Soldier appreciation events, said this one was different than the others he’s attended in the past because of the variety of people who attended. “This one comprised of Soldiers from all ranks,” said Genesis. “I’ve been to ones where there were only lower-ranking Soldiers or higher-ranking Soldiers, but this one involved everyone, including civilians.” He said this particular event was very beneficial to Soldiers’ lives, “especially the single Soldiers.” “Events like these build cohesion,” he said. “It gives the single Soldiers the opportunity to know that they don’t have to go off post.” “There are events that Soldiers can attend on [Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall].” For Pvt. Wyatt Jansen, the Soldier Appreciation Day was a chance to take advantage of befriending new Soldiers. Jansen is from a small town in Utah, where there are few traffic lights and a graduating class of only 16 people. “To go from [a small town in Utah] to a big city, where traffic is a big thing, and people are a little different—is a big culture shock,” he said. “Maybe I’ll meet someone from Utah.” The next scheduled BOSS event is the Army-Navy Blood Donor Challenge Nov. 10 at Fort Myer Fitness Center from 9 a.m. to 2p.m. Pentagram Staff Writer Delonte Harrod can be reached at dharrod@dcmilitary.com.
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Soldiers enjoy a free lunch, games and door prizes as part of Soldier Appreciation Day Oct. 30 at the Community Center on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Over 450 Soldiers attended the event, which was hosted by Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers.
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