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Vol. 61, No. 44 November 6, 2014

Published For Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall

Odierno honors five ‘exceptional’ citizens

By George Markfelder JFHQ-NCR/MDW Public Affairs Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, the Army’s Chief of Staff, presented five American citizens with the Outstanding Civilian Service Award during a special performance of the U.S. Army Military District of Washington’s Twilight Tattoo, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall.

Recognized were Tom Donohue, of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce; Suni Harford, of Citigroup; Tom Werner, of the Red Sox Foundation; Bob Woodruff, of The Bob Woodruff Foundation and Harvey Naranjo, wounded warrior volunteer. The award is the third-highest public service honor the Army can bestow upon a civilian.

“I have the honor of recognizing five exceptional men and women who have demonstrated their unwavering commitment to those who serve,” said Odierno.

“They reach out for the simple yet profound reason that they love their country and have a deep respect for those who serve and for the families who stand by them.”

Donohue, as president and chief executive of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, launched the Hiring Our Heroes program in March 2011 which has helped tens of thousands of military veterans and spouses to find employment.

Harford, as regional head at Citigroup, has been the driving force behind “Citi Salutes,” a one-stop resource for inforPHOTO BY RACHEL LARUE mation on career opportunities, money management tools, partnerships with Co-founder of the Bob Woodruff Foundation, Bob Woodruff, receives the Outstanding Civilian Service Award from Gen. Raymond veteran service organizations and banking T. Odierno during the Salute from the Chief Twilight Tattoo on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Oct. 30. products and services tailored to the During the ceremony, five recipients of the Outstanding Civilian Service Award were recognized. military and veteran communities. She Woodruff, co-founder of the Bob has also been instrumental in creating support of veteran service organizations Base Program, which provides world class treatment that is enabling over 1,000 Woodruff Foundation, and after susVeterans on Wall Street, a highly acclaimed from the financial sector.

Werner, as chairman of the Boston Red veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan and taining serious injuries while reporting in coalition of banks committed to both developing careers for veterans and family Sox, and in partnership with Massachusetts their families to recover, heal and return members, and driving charitable giving in General Hospital, spearheaded the Home to productive and fulfilling lives. see SALUTE, page 4

Marines celebrate 239 years

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By Damien Salas Pentagram Staff Writer

Marines from Headquarters and Service Battalion, Headquarters Marine Corps, Henderson Hall gathered at the Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel in Arlington, Va., Nov. 1, in celebration of the 239th Marine Corps Birthday.

Just under 600 Marines, service members and their guests from around the National Capital Region attended the event. The crowd of “Devil Dogs” donning dress blues peppered by evening gowns filled the hotel’s sprawling ballroom.

The traditional cake-cutting ceremony took place followed by the passing of the cake from the youngest Marine present to the oldest, which symbolizes the passing of history and traditions to the next generation.

The oldest Marine veteran present, Pvt. Joseph Lee Britt, received recognition for the second year in a row at the HQMC birthday ball. Britt,

see USMC BALL, page 4

National observance to honor America’s veterans

An average of 58,000 customers visit the commissary every month, according to Raymond Lane, commissary officer. There were also concerns for the Commissary’s retiree customers.

“There’s a large retiree patronage,” R andle said. “We had to do what we could to keep [injuries] from happening.”

The annual National Veterans Day observance is scheduled for Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at Arlington National Cemetery to honor all veterans who served and continue to serve in the military. 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 Veterans Affairs in Arlington’s Memorial Amphitheater.

A prelude by the United States Marine Band will begin in the amphitheater at 10:30 a.m. Both the wreath-laying ceremony and observance program are free and open to the general public. No tickets are required to attend these events. Space is limited to standing room only for the wreath-laying ceremony and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis in the amphitheater. Attendees are encouraged to be at the Tomb of the Unknowns or seated in the amphitheater by 9:30 a.m.

Free parking is available for vehicles in the Arlington National Cemetery’s Visitor’s Center parking lot from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. A free shuttle service will provide transportation to the Memorial Amphitheater beginning at 8 a.m. Walking to the amphitheater is prohibited. After the observance is over, shuttles will provide transportation back to the visitor’s center until 2 p.m.

Attendees will be required to pass through a security checkpoint to gain access to the ceremony.

Prohibited items include large bags or backpacks, firearms and weapons of any type, laser pointers, aerosol containers, soda cans, umbrellas, picnic baskets, tripods, lighters, personal protection sprays and insulated beverage containers. Clear plastic water bottles are permitted.

DoD identification card holders will not be permitted to walk from Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall to the ceremony. Instead, they must park on post and board a free shuttle bus at Fort Myer Memorial Chapel.

The shuttle service is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m.

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Col. Anthony Barnes, commanding officer, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Henderson Hall, passes a piece of cake to the oldest Marine veteran present at the Battalion’s 239th, Birthday Ball celebration at the Pentagon City Sheraton in Arlington, Va., Nov. 1.

Public works: new pavement at commissary parking lot will improve safety, service

By Guv Callahan Pentagram Staff Writer The Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Directorate of Public Works is repaving the parking lot of the Fort Myer Commissary and expects to complete work by Nov. 7.

The parking lot was badly in need of new pavement, said Kenneth Randle, project manager for DPW. Cracks and pot holes in the pavement had

caused customers to stumble, trip and, in some cases, even fall.

In the past, patrons have complained about injuries from loose gravel and cracked pavement, said Lt. Ron Foster, chief of the traffic investigation section of the Directorate of Emergency Services. Inclement weather and years of use had beaten up the black top, he said.

“You could twist your ankle,” Foster said.

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Fall festivities

Leianne Marsden, 4, from the Joint Base MyerHenderson Hall Cody Child Development Center, participates in a costume parade Oct. 31 on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH. For more Cody CDC Fall Festival and Halloween parade photos, see page 9 and visit us online at www. flickr.com/photos/jbm-hh.

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This week in Marine Corps history

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DAMIEN SALAS

Caption This no. 42

Compiled by Jim Goodwin Editor, Pentagram

Nov. 6

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 - he wrote some 136 marches, including “The Stars and Stripes Forever” and “Semper Fidelis.” Sousa served a total of nearly 20 years in the Corps.

Nov. 7

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.

Nov. 8

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.

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Nov. 9

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.

Nov. 10

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.

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Caption This no. 41 winner “I’d rather eat galvanized fence than run another lap.”

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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 weeklong national salute to Vietnam Veterans.

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Lt. Gen. John A. Lejeune, 13th commandant of the Marine Corps, decreed Nov. 10, as a Marine Corps holiday in 1921.

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At 106, local WWII vet Army retiree ready for Veterans Day walks Ten-Miler to raise awareness

By Jim Dresbach Pentagram Staff Writer

Retired Army Lt. Col. Luta Mae Cornelius McGrath is older than the holiday she will commemorate Nov. 11 at Arlington National Cemetery.

She turns 107 on Nov. 21 and her birthday month is filled with a to-do list which would give a young, urban professional problems.

As weeks of her life continue to unwind, she still enjoys the military base atmosphere. Thursdays or Fridays are spent at Joint Base Myer- Henderson Hall, tending to errands and stops at the commissary. Prescription pick-ups at Andrew Rader Clinic are an extra treat.

“Every month or so we go to the clinic,” Luta’s caregiver, Clara Campanga, said. “She knows everybody and loves seeing friends.”

She also plans to attend Thanksgiving dinner with nine other guests at the Fort Myer Officers Club at the end of the month.

“She’s active, alert and getting around,” Campanga said during a phone interview with the Pentagram.

Born in 1904, Luta was among the 400,000 American women who served in uniform during World War II. She began her military career in the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) in 1943.

By Guv Callahan Pentagram Staff Writer More than 30,000 people ran the Army Ten-Miler Oct. 12, but only one walked the course sporting a purple cape.

Kevin Stuart, a Washington, D.C., native who recently retired from the Army after nearly 33 years of service, donned the colorful outfit and walked the 10 miles through Arlington, Va.

and D.C. in an effort to bring awareness to domestic violence and breast cancer prevention.

Stuart, who has run the TenMiler before, told the Pentagram that he had the idea for the awareness walk a few days before the race. With thousands of people running, he figured he would be able to raise lots of awareness, he said.

Stuart’s walk coincided with

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TOG Halloween happening at Caisson Stables Dogs and demons dash draws big numbers FILE

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Retired Army Lt. Col. Luta Mae Cornelius McGrath will turn 107 Nov. 21 and plans on attending the Veterans Day observations at Arlington National Cemetery Nov. 11.

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Five-year-old masquerader Caleigh Conlin reacts to the attention of Caisson Platoon horse Willie during the second day of the Caisson’s Haunted Hayride and Stables on the evening of Nov. 1.

Caleigh is the daughter of Karen Theobald Conlin, the civilian aide to Secretary of the Army, who was one of 526 attendees at the Caisson event.

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Denise Faldowski and husband William Notbohm pose for a portrait with their dogs Astro and Cosmo, winners of best costume at the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Demon Dash two-mile run/one-mile walk Oct. 31 on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH. The Halloween-themed run invited runners and their four-legged companions to participate.

By Damien Salas Pentagram Staff Writer Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation hosted the Demon and Doggie Dash Oct. 31, inviting service members, civilians and their four-legged companions from around the National Capital Region to compete in a two-mile run/onemile walk in the 2014 holiday race series on the Fort Myer Portion of JBM-HH. T h e J B M - H H ’s A r m y Community Service Family Advocacy Program volunteered with FMWR to raise awareness

of the correlation between pet abuse and domestic violence.

The event marked the last during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Resea rch shows t hat 71 percent of pet-owning women who enter domestic violence shelters reported that their batterer had injured, maimed, killed or threatened family pets for revenge or to psychologically control their intimate partners, according to the American Humane Association.

“The goal was not only to raise awareness, but also to highlight the fact that dogs and family pets are important to us,” said

Lindsay Seals, FAP family advocate. “We all love our pets, but there is a population out there that is being abused that not many people think about.”

In the dark, 97 participants, including dogs, lined up at the start line. Some in regular attire, but others in costumes for the holiday.

“It was a fun way to get our community and their pets together for an important cause,” said Seals.

Overall male winner, Nick Wong finished in 11:37. Overall finisher in the female division, Yoko Whitestone completed the race in 13:20. All participants finished before sunrise.

By Jim Dresbach Pentagram Staff Writer Even as local northern Virginia communities and neighborhoods hosted traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating Oct. 31, a new tradition was beginning at 3d U.S. Infantry (The Old Guard) Caisson Platoon.

The f irst-ever Caisson’s Haunted Hayride and Stables drew 526 civilians, Soldiers and service members to the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base MyerHenderson Hall for hayrack rides, candy, arts and crafts and an adult-themed haunted stables.

On Halloween night, 276 guests received the opportunity to meet Caisson horses and take part in autumnal festivities, and last week’s party goers numbered 250 on Nov. 1.

Assisting the Caisson Platoon were the United Ser vices Organization and JBM-HH’s Army Community Service office, donated supplies and offered vol-

unteers for the event.

“We had an excellent turnout last night (Friday night),” said Caisson Platoon Leader Capt.

Devin Osburn. “The Soldiers and civilian volunteers came together (and) put this plan in place. We had Soldiers volunteer their personal time which helped out tremendously.”

A total of 26 Caisson Platoon Soldiers and six civilians volunteered part of their weekends to assist in the hayrack rides, which doubled as a rolling scavenger hunt, and aiding and answering questions.

“These Soldiers like to give back to the community, and that is part of their jobs day in and day out,” said Osborn. “They’re not afraid to work a little extra to make sure someone has a great time.”

Naturally, kids were immediately drawn to the stable byways to meet-and-greet with the horses, but other parts of the Halloween bash also drew much attention. see HAYRIDE, page 8

The U.S. Army Band performance schedule Nov. 7 7 p.m.

The U.S. Army Blues will perform at the George Mason University Honors Music Festival at the university’s Harris Theater in Fairfax, Va.

Nov. 8 3 p.m.

The U.S. Army Band Downrange will perform “Honoring Service to America” at Merchants Square in Colonial Williamsburg, Va.

Nov. 9 3 p.m.

The U.S. Army Blues presents a Veterans Day concert and dance at Brucker Hall on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. This event will feature big band music of the 1930s and 1940s as a special tribute to veterans of World War II. Swing dancers of all levels are welcome. There will be a free pre-concert dance lesson at 2:30 p.m.

Nov. 11 6 p.m.

The U.S. Army Blues presents “Jazz Greats Who Served,” which includes performances of music by Jimi Hendrix, Joe Henderson, Doc Severinsen, James Moody, Glenn Miller, John Coltrane, Clary Terry and Artie Shaw. This performance takes place at the Millennium Stage at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

Nov. 11 7:30 p.m.

The U.S. Army Concert Band and Army Voices presents “American Heroes,” a free performance at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas, Va.

Nov. 12 8 a.m.

The U.S. Army Brass Quintet presents a clinic hosted at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, N.Y.

Nov. 16 7:30 p.m.

The U.S. Army Voices will perform with The Richmond Pops Band at the Altria Theater in Richmond, Va. Call 877686-5366 for information about tickets for this event.

Nov. 18 7:30 p.m.

The “Pershing’s Own” Chamber of Music recital will take place at Brucker Hall on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base.

Performances are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted. All outdoor concerts are subject to cancellation or location change due to weather considerations.

Please call 703-6963399 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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News Notes, from page 1 After the observance is over, shuttles will provide transportation back to Memorial Chapel. For additional details, call the public affairs office for the Military District of Washington at 202-685-4645.

Federal employee benefits open season begins Nov. 10

Open season for federal benefits runs from Nov. 10 through Dec. 8. 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.

Society of the 3d U.S. Infantry Division to host Veterans Day event

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Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, third from left, poses with recipients of the Outstanding Civilian Service Award at a Salute from the Chief Twilight Tattoo on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Oct. 30. The recipients are, from left, Chairman of the Boston Red Sox Tom Werner; Regional Head of Markets, North America, for Citigroup, Suni Harford; Walter Reed National Medical Center’s Adaptive Sports Program Coordinator and Occupational Therapy Assistant Harvey Naranjo; U.S. Chamber of Commerce official Tom Donohue and co-founder of the Bob Woodruff Foundation, Bob Woodruff.

Salute, from page 1 Iraq, wanted to ensure that injured veterans and their families thrive long after coming home. His foundation has helped find, fund and shape more than one hundred innovative programs bringing hope and healing to more than two million Soldiers and their family members.

Naranjo, as a wounded warrior volunteer, has been instrumental in the development and implementation of adaptive sports and community reintegration programs in rehabilitation for severally injured service members returning from war. These programs have allowed medical staff at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to harness their patient’s warrior and

competitive spirit allowing them to maximize their rehabilitation and independence post injury.

The special Twilight Tattoo called “Salute from the Chief” was hosted by Odierno at JBM-HH’s Whipple Field.

Twilight Tattoo is an hour-long, live-action military pageant featuring Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band (“Pershing’s Own”.) Audience members experience a glimpse into American history through performances

by The U.S. Army Blues, vocalists from The U.S. Army Band Downrange and U.S. Army Band Voices, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and The U.S. Army Drill Team.

USMC Ball, from page 1 98, enlisted in the USMC March 15, 1944.

A t te nd i n g h i s f i r st birthday ball, the youngest Marine present, Lance Cpl. Eric W. Acosta, 19, enlisted July 22, 2013. Assigned to Henderson Hall in April, Acosta currently serves as driver to the commanding officer, a position he has held for three months.

“It was an honor to be the youngest Marine present,” said Acosta. “Not everyone can say they stood up there next to the oldest Marine present to serve as an important part of the tradition.”

Guest of honor and Marine Corps Deputy Com ma nda nt, Pla ns, Policies and Operations, Lt. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey gave remarks during the gala.

He noted the importance of recognizing Marines of the past and present.

“Entwined with the history of our nation is the story of the U.S. Marine Corps. A legacy born on iron will and discipline,” said Bailey. “I want you to ref lect, remember and rededicate yourself because that is what the birthday is about.

“It is remembering those Marines who have made the ultimate sacrifice, it is remembering your friends, the people sitting at your table, and the special bond see USMC BALL, page 6

Parking, from page 1 Randle said a request for repairs to the lot had been in the system since Fiscal Year 2011, but this year DPW was awarded year-end funds in order to finally complete the process and improve service for commissary customers.

DPW received a notice to proceed with the project, budgeted at $327,252, on Oct. 22. In order to complete the project successfully, crews began milling the parking lot on the night of Oct. 29. Gearhart Construction, LLC, is handling the paving.

The milling has taken place at night because it’s a disruptive process, said Chuck Foster, chief of DPW’s engineering division.

The quick turnaround on the paving is due to the weather. The optimal temperature for laying the asphalt is 40 degrees, Randle said.

But if all goes according to plan, the project should be complete by the end of this week. The projected end date is Friday, Nov. 7.

“The temperature has been cooperating with us, and the weather has been cooperating with us, so it looks like all the stars are in line to get this done on time and on budget,”

The Society of the 3d U.S. Infantry Division will host its traditional Veterans Day meeting and wreath-laying ceremonies in Arlington National Cemetery, Nov. 11. The first meeting and wreathlaying ceremony will be at the 3d U.S. Infantry Division Monument located in front of the Memorial Amphitheater at 2:30 p.m. followed by a formal wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at 3:15 p.m. All Marnemen who served with the 3d ID in war or in peace and their spouses are invited.

For more information call John Insani at 703-3704586 or visit the 3d ID’s website at www.3rdiv.org.

JBM-HH turkey trot

The second race of the JBM-HH Commanders Holiday Race Series continues with the Turkey Trot 5K run and 1-mile walk Nov. 14. Male and female finishers of the 5K run will each receive a gift certificate for a turkey. Awards will be presented for the top male and female finishers for the 1-mile walk and top finisher for each age group of the 5K run. Race starts and finishes at the Fort Myer Fitness Center, Bldg. 414, at 6:35 a.m. Registration is free and the first 150 to register will be eligible for a turkey trot T-shirt. Registration is now open.

To register online, go to www.jbmhhMWR.com, click on special events and select turkey trot. Online registration will close at midnight, Nov. 10. Race day registration is accepted from 5:30 a.m. to 6:15 a.m. at the Fort Myer Fitness Center.

This is the second race of the FMWR Holiday Race Series Challenge Coin. To be eligible for the challenge coin, runners and walkers must register online and complete all three Holiday Race Series races. For further information, call 703-939-1045 or 703-696-0594.

Commissary offers Patriot Perks

As Veterans Day approaches, several commissary vendors are offering free perks on the purchase of at least $15 worth of participating products in stateside commissaries. Patrons can visit the “sales and events” tab on www.commissaries.com for details on submitting their commissary receipt to qualify for a free perk. You can also visit www.facebook. com/YourCommissary share news, photos and videos. About the Defense Commissary Agency: DeCA commissaries provide groceries to military personnel, retirees and their families. Commissaries provide a military benefit and make no profit on the sale of merchandise.

Colonial Williamsburg

As part of the Honoring Service to America program, Colonial Williamsburg invites service members and their families for free admission to the revolutionary city this Veterans Day weekend (Nov. 7-11). All military members and their families using the Honoring Service to America tickets during these dates are entitled to all the benefits of a single day ticket to Colonial Williamsburg, including free parking and shuttle service, access to all sites in the revolutionary city and the art museums of Colonial Williamsburg. The U.S. Army Band Downrange will perform Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 8 and 9, at 3 p.m. Only DoD ID card holders are eligible for tickets, which will be distributed on a first come, first served basis at the Fort Myer Community Center (Bldg. 405). Call 703-696-3470/3471 for more information.

Ethics training

All employees required to file a financial disclosure must also receive annual ethics training. Training for members of the Military District of Washington, Joint Forces-National Capital Region and JBM-HH who have not received this training must satisfy the requirement by attending a session at the Town Hall on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base Nov. 18 from 11 a.m. to noon. For more information, contact Amanda O’Neill at amanda.m.oneill2.civ@mail. mil or Tracy Hernandez at tracy.r.hernandez.civ@ mail.mil or by calling 202-685-4582.

Special education 101 EFMP workshop

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The Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall commissary undergoes the beginning of a $327,252 repavement project on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH Oct. 31, in response to customer safety concerns.

Randle said.

Randle and Foster acknowledged that the construction might be inconvenient for customers and make parking difficult for a few days, but said the benefits far outweigh the costs.

“Basically, you’ve got a week’s inconvenience for 10 to 15 years of service,” Foster said.

For the time being, customers are encouraged to try parking on the North end of Henderson Hall and

walking to the commissary.

“We’ve had people come to us in the midst of doing it,” Randle said.

“They were upset on the first day, even some on the second day, but once it was done and the pavement was down, we had people come to us and thank us. One lady actually showed us where she had hurt her leg falling in the parking lot. She said it was long overdue.”

A special education 101 Exceptional Family Member workshop will be held Nov. 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Bldg. 201 on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. Don’t miss this great opportunity to get the basics of the special education process and essential tips on how to navigate the system for your child. Featured speaker is Karen Driscoll, associate director for federal government affairs and military relations, Autism Speaks. The workshop is open to all DoD identification card holders who are parents or service providers for children with special needs.

To register, call 703-696-8467/3510.

Rededication and remembrance ceremony

A special rededication and remembrance ceremony will be held at the historic St. Elizabeth’s East Campus Cemetery at 12th Place S.E. in Washington, D.C. from 11 a.m. to noon Nov. 12. Event is rain or shine.

The cemetery contains over 3,000 graves, including many Civil War veterans on both sides of the conflict, Indian scouts and Medal of Honor recipients.

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News Notes, from page 4 Civil War period dressed ushers, bagpipers, bugler and a United States Coast Guard Color Guard will perform.

Keynote speaker is Dr. Frank Smith, executive director of the African-American Civil War Museum. To RSVP go to http://tinyurl.com/qhx4cn8.

Two civilian employees need annual leave assist

Two JBM-HH federal employees are approved for the leave donor program. Due to medical issues, they have exhausted both sick and annual leave.

Department of the Army civilian employees who would like to donate annual leave to them must fill out Form OPM 630A, “Request to Donate Annual Leave to Leave Recipient Under the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program (Within Agency)” at www.opm.gov/forms/ pdf_fill/opm630a.pdf.

If you are a federal government civilian employee outside the Department of the Army and want to donate annual leave, you must complete OPM 630B, “Request to Donate Annual Leave to Leave Recipient Under the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program (Outside Agency)” at www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/opm630b.pdf or www. opm.gov/oca/leave/HTML/formindx.asp.

Contact Donna Belk-Stafford at 703-696-0275 for more information, and email completed forms directly to her at donna.m.belk-stafford.civ@mail.mil or fax the form to 703-696-0879.

Summerall parking lot closed Nov. 18-19

Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C. Nov. 19. Bus transportation will depart from Bldg. 405 of the Fort Myer portion of the joint base at 9:30 a.m.

You must register in order to ride the bus to the museum. RSVP by Nov. 17 to Master Sgt. Ken Kang at kenny.h.kang.mil@mail.mil; Sgt. 1st Class Adrienne Robinson at adrienne.d.robinson.mil@mail.mil; or Sgt. 1st Class Michael Swinton at michael.l.swinton.mil@ mail.mil or call them at 703-696-8729/2964.

Monday Night Football at Spates Club

Stop by Spates Community Club on Mondays throughout the football season for Monday Night Football.

Doors open at 7 p.m. Free food is provided by the USO and drinks vary in price. It’s a fun, relaxed environment, safe for kids too, so bring out the family if you’d like.

For more information, call 703-527-1300.

Memorial Chapel to host leadership luncheon

A leadership luncheon will be held Nov. 13 at JBM-HH Memorial Chapel from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Buchanan, Joint Force HeadquartersNational Capital Region and the U.S. Army Military District of Washington commanding general, will be the guest speaker.

This luncheon will provide the opportunity for different key leaders to share personal insights and knowledge of leadership with a focus on Army values and professional development. The leadership luncheon is a new event that will be held quarterly in an informal atmosphere.

Summerall parking lot on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base will be closed Nov. 18 at 9 p.m. until Nov. 19 at 9 a.m. This closure is in support of a Department of t he Army ceremony. For more information, call 703-696-3290.

Flu shots offered at Memorial Chapel

Andrew Rader U.S. Army Health Clinic will offer seasonal flu clinics at Memorial Chapel on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base Nov. 18 and 20. Each clinic is open from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

These clinics are open to active duty military service members and their beneficiaries (ages 2 and up), retirees and their beneficiaries (ages 2 and up) and DoD civilians. Children younger than 2 years of age must go to their primary care doctor to receive the vaccine. For more information, call 703-696-2994.

Tour of National Museum of the American Indian slated

In honor of Native Americans, the JBM-HH Equal Opportunity Office has arranged a tour of the National

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Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions concerning the topic. Pizza and soft drinks will be served free of charge. This event is open to all service members and DoD civilians. Space is limited to the first 75 responders. Send RSVPs to Chaplain Maj. Fred Wendel at 703-696-5688 or via email at alfred.w.wendel2. mil@mail.mil.

Army medicine offers online Ebola info

The November special supplement on Ebola Virus Disease provides information for beneficiaries and includes a public service announcement from the Army Surgeon General, frequently asked questions about the Ebola, information and resources and risk communication messages. The supplement is accessible online at www.army.mil/article/137560.

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For example, information submitted for publication in News Notes on Tuesday, Dec. 2, will be published in the Pentagram Thursday, Dec. 11. Priority will be given to those announcements of events and deadlines occurring during the publication week. Please send your news notes to the Pentagram at pentagramjbmhh@yahoo.com.

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Runner, from page 3 both Domestic Violence and Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.

“I talked to hundreds of folks,” he said. “That’s how it came about, just to bring more awareness.”

D u r i n g h is last dut y station, Stuart served as the command sergeant major for the Medical Research and Material Command at Fort Detrick, Md. He also worked in a crisis unit for battered women during his time at Fort Polk, La. “I’ve seen the hurt, the pain, the anguish that these women have faced being victims of domestic violence,” he said. “It can happen to anybody.”

With his medical background in the Army, Stuart stressed the importance of cancer prevention as well.

“We have a lot of research being done,” he said. “It takes money, it takes time, it takes the experience and passion to do it ... A lot of times, cancer can be beaten by prevention. If we watch what we eat, pay attention to the surgeon general, we can beat it that way.”

Jocelyn Barrow, family advocacy training coordinator with Army Community Service on Joint Base MyerHenderson Hall, helped Stuart get ready for the race.

“I thought ‘We need to give him something to wear, and he said he wanted something that wasn’t conventional, so I made him a cape,” she said.

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J B M - H H ’s Fa m i l y Advocacy Program has put on a number of events in support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, so they

USMC Ball, from page 4 that we have,” he said.

The population of the Henderson Hall portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, consists of 2,000 Marines, 1,200 civilians and 2,800 family members. The installation provides administrative, logistical and

were more than happy to help, Barrow said.

Stuart hopes to participate in the awareness walk at future Army Ten-Milers.

quality-of-life services to all Marines stationed throughout the National Capital Region.

The Marine Corps came into existence the year 1775 in Philadelphia, when the second Continental Congress passed a resolution that formalized the establishment of the Corps.

See page 2 for more Marines Corps history.

For more JBM-HH event photos from this issue, visit us online at:

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Kevin Stuart, a retired Army veteran of almost 33 years, sports a purple cape as he walks the Army Ten-Miler through Arlington, Va., and Washington, D.C. Oct. 12. Stuart walked the race to raise awareness for domestic violence and breast cancer prevention.

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JBM-HH Veterans Day holiday hours

Command football playoffs

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Most offices on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall will be closed Tuesday, 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; Nov. 11, 1919, Armistice Day was commemorated for the first time.

Most military activities will have curtailed operations Monday, Nov. 10. The following facilities and places of business have reported open or closed hours for Nov. 10 and 11. Unless otherwise noted, the 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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529th Regimental Support Company defensive lineman William Heath grabs for a flag while National Defense University quarterback Daniel Barnum readies to pass during the opening day of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall command flag football playoffs Nov. 1 at the joint base athletic field. The 529th defeated NDU 18-7 and finished the two-day tournament in second place.

Henderson Hall quarterback James Moore throws a red-zone pass against the 529th Regimental Support Company flag football defense Nov. 2 during championship day at the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall athletic field. The Marine Headquarters and Headquarters Company team prevailed for the joint base flag football title by defeating 529th RSC 20-13.

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Henderson Hall receiver Corey Moore catches a touchdown pass against the 529th Regimental Support Company flag football defense Nov. 2 during championship day at the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall athletic field.

Soldier for Life - Transition Assistance Program (703-696-0973)

Nov. 11 - closed.

Dining Facility (703-696-2087)

The Marine Corps Birthday Meal will be served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6. Cost is $4.65 (everyone is invited; remember to bring cash); dinner will be at the regular time from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Nov. 7 to Nov. 11: Brunch: 9 a.m. to noon.

Supper: 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Headquarters Command Battalion, Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH

Nov. 11 - closed with curtailed operations Nov. 10.

Environmental Management Division (703-696-8055)

Nov. 11 - closed.

Headquarters & Services Battalion, Headquarters Marine Corps

Nov. 11 - closed with curtailed operations Nov. 10.

Executive Management Housing Division (703-696-1152)

Nov. 11 - closed.

Memorial Chapel (703-696-6635)

Nov. 11 - closed.

Old Post Chapel

Nov. 11 - closed.

Rader Health Clinic (703-696-2977)

Nov. 10 and 11 - closed.

Rader Dental Clinic (703-696-3460)

Nov. 10 and 11 - closed.

Fort McNair Health Clinic (202-685-3100)

Nov. 10 and 11 - closed.

Commissary

Nov. 11 - open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Fort Myer Exchange

Nov. 11 - open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fort Myer Express

Nov. 11 - open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Fort McNair Express (202-484-5823)

Nov. 11 - closed.

Fort Myer Military Clothing Sales Store (703-696-3515)

Nov. 11 - closed.

Pentagon Military Clothing Sales Store (703-695-6446)

Nov. 11 - closed.

Subway (703-243-1786)

Nov. 11 - open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Petals and Blooms (703-525-0489)

Nov. 11 - open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Barber Shop (703-351-6569)

Nov. 11 - open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cleaners (703-358-9257)

Nov. 11 - open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

GNC (703-522-6786)

Nov. 11- open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Optical Shop (703-528-9122)

Nov. 11 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

McNair Barber Shop (202-484-7019)

Nov. 11 closed.

Firestone

Nov. 11 - open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Marine Corps Exchange and The Vineyard Wine & Spirits (703-979-8420)

Nov. 11 - open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

American Clipper Barber Shop (703-271-8177)

Nov. 11 - open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Java Café (571-483-1962)

Nov. 11 - open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cpl. Terry L. Smith Gymnasium (703-614-7214)

Nov. 11 - open 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Outdoor Recreation Gear Issue (703-693-4730)

Nov. 11 - closed.

All other MCCS activities

Nov. 11 - closed, except the car wash, open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Retention Office (703-696-1321)

Nov. 11 - closed.

see VETERANS DAY HOLIDAY HOURS, page 10

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Hayride, from page 3 “The hayride, most of the kids love it,” said Osburn. “Friday night, I heard one little girl say that this is the best Halloween she’s ever had. That makes

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us feel pretty good.”

According to Staff Sgt. John S. Ford of Caisson Operations, the platoon is optimistic a second annual hayride and haunted stables event will take place in the autumn of 2015.

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Patrons ride in the U.S. Army Caisson Platoon, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)’s haunted hayride and stables event, Oct. 31, at the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall.

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SGT. ALVIN WILLIAMS JR.

Sgt. Maj. Stephanie K. Murphy, right, sergeant major for the Marine Corps’ Officer Candidates School, congratulates graduates of Corporals Leadership Course 1-15 on the Henderson Hall portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Nov. 4. The three-week course taught students a variety of academics, leadership practices and physical fitness sessions required of the Corps’ noncommissioned officers.

Trunk or treat

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Five-year-old Aidan McDonald gets some scavenger-hunting tips from his father Scott before embarking on a hayrack ride around Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall during the first-ever Caisson Haunted Hayride and Haunted Stables. The hunts were combined with the wagon rides during the two-day event.

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Sgt. 1st Class Bernie Escarcega, dressed as the Mad Hatter, is ready to hand out treats during trunk-or-treat Oct. 31, at the Fort McNair portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Trunk-or-treat offered an alternative to traditional trick-or-treating at Fort McNair. Instead of going door-to-door, trick-or-treaters received treats from service members in Halloween costumes staged at Halloween-decorated vehicles.

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From left, Nevada Jackson, Allison Brown and Julian Gibbs, students from the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Cody Child Development Center follow CDC staff member Kirsten Browner during a costume parade Oct. 31, on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH.

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Children from the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Cody Child Development Center alongside parents and CDC staff participate in a Halloween costume parade Oct. 31 on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH.

Seasonal celebration

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Cody Child Development Center student David Blyth bites into his candy apple during the center’s annual Fall Festival Oct. 24, at the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH.

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For more Cody CDC Fall Festival and Halloween Parade photos, visit us online at:

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From left, parents Andrea and Capt. Preston Plummer and daughter Vera, 2, participate in the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Cody Child Development Center costume parade Oct. 31, on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH.

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Cody Child Development Center student Eden Teklemariam hangs out with McGruff the Crime Dog during the center’s annual Fall Festival event Oct. 24, at the Fort Myer potion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall.

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Veterans Day holiday hours, from page 7 Veterinary Clinic (703-696-3604)

Nov. 11 - closed.

CYSS (703-696-3057)

Nov. 11 - closed.

Remembrance 5K

ACS (703-696-3510)

Nov. 11- closed.

Fort Myer Fitness Center (703-696-7867)

Nov. 11 - open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Fort McNair Fitness Center (202-685-3117)

Nov. 11 - closed.

Library (703-696-3555)

Nov. 11 - closed.

Rec Center (703-696-3470)

Nov. 11 - closed.

Auto Shop (703-696-3387)

Nov. 11 - closed.

Fort Myer Officers Club (703-524-3037)

Nov. 11 - closed.

Fort McNair Officers Club (202-484-5800)

Nov. 11 - closed.

Spates Community Club (703-527-1302)

Nov. 11 - closed.

Bowling Center (703-528-4766)

Nov. 11 - open noon to 6 p.m.

First-place finisher Daniel Richard breaks the tape of Nov. 5’s Henderson Hall Semper Fit Series Remembrance 5K. Richard finished in a race-best time of 17 minutes and 37 seconds.

J.J. Martin (17:48) was the male runner-up while Yuko Whitestone (19:52) was the overall women’s champ and Lisa Hamp (21:23) was the female runner-up.

For more JBM-HH event photos from this issue, visit us online at:

www.flickr.com/photos/jbm-hh

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