Pentagram Vol. 62, No. 45 November 12, 2015
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Published For Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall
SMA Dailey visits the joint base By Julia LeDoux Pentagram Staff Writer Sgt. Maj. of the Army Dan Dailey spent time Nov. 6 doing what he loves best: Meeting, talking with and encouraging members of the nation’s armed forces and the civilians who support them. Accompanied by Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Command Sgt. Maj. Randall Woods, Dailey toured the Fort Myer and Henderson Hall portions of the joint base, making stops at the JBM-HH headquarters, Soldier Transition Center, Cody Child Development Center and Bldg. 29 on the Henderson Hall portion of the joint base. During his stop at the Soldier Transition Center, Dailey dropped in on a class that assists Soldiers who are transitioning out of the Army by providing them with the tools they need to find success in the civilian world. “Ask questions,” he urged the Soldiers. “These professionals are dedicated to their craft. I promise you they are. That’s why they are here.” Dailey also reminded the group that they will always be American Soldiers, even after they have left active Army service. “We’ll always be Soldiers for
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photo by Nell King
Sgt. 1st Class Regan Brough, far left, and Master Sgt. Harry Watters, on the trombone, of the The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” perform as Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey gets into the groove of the Band’s Blues Jazz Ensemble at Brucker Hall Nov. 6 on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Dailey jumped up on stage as the band performed lively music as part of a tour of JBM-HH.
Commissary renovations to begin in 2016 By Guv Callahan Pentagram Staff Writer The Commissary on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall will receive a facelift and a number of equipment upgrades during a period of renovations over the next year. These upgrades include a new heating and air ventilation system, new refrigerated display cases throughout the store, renovated restrooms, new interior décor and updated signage on the exterior of the building, according to Fort Myer Commissary Assistant
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Fort Myer ID center now accepting web-based appointments
photo by Nell King
Patrons browse the frozen foods section of the commissary Nov. 5 at Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. The commissary will begin renovations around January 2016 with upgrades that include new heating and air ventilation systems, and new refrigerators.
Education the key to career, life goals By Julia LeDoux Pentagram Staff Writer Education is often the key that will unlock the door to a rewarding military or civilian career, and the Fort Myer Education Center stands ready to help service members, their families, civilians and retirees chart their course to success both now and into the future. “We have a range of services that we offer here,” Karen Powell, a guidance counselor at the center, told the Pentagram during a recent interview. “We have onsite schools where Soldiers, family members, civilians and retirees on the installation can come in, talk to the school representatives and get an idea
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News Notes
of what they want to major in.” Among the schools that have on-site representatives at the center are Northern Virginia Community College, Park University, Central Michigan University, Old Dominion University and University of Maryland University College, said Powell. “We help [prospective students] determine what school will be the best fit for them,” she continued. “We help them determine what their criteria for a school is, what their educational goal is and what their career goal is, in order to select
the school that best meets their needs.” And students today are not bound by geographical constraints when selecting a college. Guidance counselor intern Cherlin Ngala and guidance counselor Jo Boston said because there are so many schools now – brick and mortar campuses with traditional classrooms and those who offer degree programs online – figuring out what school to attend can be challenging. “We also provide guidance and get them to think about if the Photo by Marine Corps Sgt. Alvin Williams Jr.
Marines, Sailors, Soldiers, Airmen and Coast Guardsmen listen to military leaders speak during a joint military education seminar at the Henderson Hall portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall May 14, 2014. Service members, retirees and their families have access to a wide range of educational resources, including help finding the right college or university, throuh the Fort Myer Education Center and the Marine Corps Community Center Henderson Hall’s Life-long Learning Center.
The DEERS/ID card section on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH now accepts appointments online. Appointments can be made by visiting http://go.usa. gov/cY5qVonline. Available appointment dates are annotated in green on the site. Customers merely select the available date and appointment time, input a few details, and click “submit.” This new system will allow customers to lock in an appointment online instead of walking in to the office in hopes of an available time slot.While the new web appointment system can be used now, the earliest appointments available are at month’s end. Those who are unable to access the website can still call the DEERS/ID card section to make an appointment at 703696-2188. However, walk-ins will no longer be accepted.
Fort Myer Officers’ Club to honor veterans — Nov. 13
Fort Myer Officers’ Club staff are hosting a free Veteran’s Day wine tasting and food sampling party Nov. 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., at the club.This event is free to all veterans and active duty service members. There will be a food and wine tasting from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Koran Ballroom — Free! Reservations are not required for this event. A free dinner is available from 6 to 8 p.m. (beverages not included) in the Fife and Drum Dining Room.
Reservations are required for dinner with 140 seats available. Call 703-524-0200 for more information and to make reservations for dinner.
Ethics training — Nov. 12
Ethics training, mandatory for employees required to file a financial disclosure form, is slated for Nov. 12 from 11 a.m. to noon in the Town Hall on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. Training is for members of the Military District of Washington, Joint Force-National Capital Region, and Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, but others may attend. For more information, contact Amanda O’Neil at amanda.m.oneil2.civ@mail. mil or Tracy Hernandez at tracy.r.hernandezmendez.civ@ mail.mil and 202-685-4582.
Last flu shot clinic! Get your flu shot — Nov. 12
Andrew Rader U.S. Army Health Clinic’s annual flu campaign continues with at least one more scheduled date, Nov. 12, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Fort Myer Memorial Chapel Fellowship room. Shots are offered to all DEERS-eligible military service members, retirees, beneficiaries (ages 2 years and above) and Department of Defense civilians. Children under the age of two enrolled at Rader Clinic must receive their vaccine at the Rader Immunization Clinic or during a
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Index
Thanksgiving Day hours. . . . . . . JBM-HH Member Spotlight . . . . . Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . In photos: Security training . . . . . SFL schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . In photos: K9 validation . . . . . . . Commentary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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