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By Guv CallahanPentagram Staff Writer

The Marine Corps recently releasedthe details of its Fiscal Year 2015 TuitionAssistance (TA) program, incorporatingrequirements outlined by the Departmentof Defense in July 2014.

The tuition assistance program providesfinancial aid toMarines pursuing educa-tion during off-duty hours. But accordingto the newly-released stipulations,Marineswill have to pay back the funds if theydon’t perform well in class.According to Marine Administrative

Message (MARADMIN) 687/14, “Asuccessful course completion is definedas a grade of C or higher for undergrad-uate courses, a B or higher for graduatecourses, and a Pass for Pass/Fail gradesfor courses using that criteria.”Marines who fail to make theminimum

grades, as well as those who voluntarilywithdraw from courses, will have toreimburse theMarine Corps for the costsof tuition, though the MARADMINnotes that some exceptions may be made

for withdrawals due to duty, medical oremergency circumstances.Furthermore,Marines who do notmeet

the requirements and have to recoup thefunding will be unable to take additionalclasses until they have paid back thefull amount.Per the DoD’s requirements, TA

funding can only be used to pay for tuitionand not some course-related costs, suchas lab fees.“Marines are responsible for non-

tuition related fees including but notlimited to costs associated with room,board, distance learning, equipment,supplies, books/materials, exams, insur-ance, parking transportation, admissions,

By Jim DresbachPentagram Staff Writer

Less than a month after the officialbeginning of winter, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Directorate of PublicWorks has taken on two winter weatherevents in less than a week.While the District of Columbia and

northern Virginia slipped and slid to workduring a snowy Jan. 6 morning commute,DPW’s Operations and Maintenancedivision combated the surprising storm,which was originally forecasted to dropanywhere from a coating to one inch ofsnow. By mid-day, three to four inches offrozen precipitation had fallen on the 9.3miles of Fort Myer, Henderson Hall andFort McNair avenues and roads.“We were blindsided because they [The

National Weather Service] predicted oneto two [inches],” JBM-HH DPW BaseOperations andMaintenance Chief DeniseFaldowski said. “Wewere taken by surprisebecause we didn’t anticipate [this snow].[We thought] this was a very small event.At one point, a trace amount [was fore-casted]. But we were here, and we weremoving. It hit during [morning] rushhour, which we already had our peoplehere. We were able to react.”DPW road crews began the day before

the storm with pretreatment of joint baseroads, and workers were in place at 4 a.m.– at least an hour before the first flakesfell. According to Faldowski and TonyTaylor, DPWOperations andMaintenancebranch chief, the snow and ice removalwork was ongoing and lasted until Jan. 8due to blowing snow and the refreezingof roads and sidewalks.“On [Jan. 8], they were in early to do

parking lots which weren’t cleared,” Taylorsaid of the ongoing snow removal.

In all, 30 DPWworkers were assignedfor plowing Jan. 6, and up to 44 DPWgrounds contractors removed snow and icefrom joint base pedestrian thoroughfares.“They worked 24 hours straight to

do the sidewalks,” Faldowski said of thecontractors’ work.For the anticipated Jan. 12 ice storm,

DPW used a proactive approach by pre-treating commissary and Cody Child

Development Center parking lots beforevehicles entered JBM-HH. Roads were alsopretreated on the Fort Myer, HendersonHall and Fort McNair portions of the

By Damien SalasPentagram Staff Writer

How to define and identify stalking inthe digital age makes it difficult for lawenforcement to prosecute when such vio-lations occur via the Internet.Those were some of the problems dis-

cussed by Joint Base Myer-HendersonHall victim advocates and law enforce-ment of f ic ia ls dur ing an ArmyCommunity Service-organized round-table discussion Jan. 12 in Bldg. 201 atthe Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH.Stalking is generally defined as a course

of conduct directed at a specific personthat would cause a reasonable person tofeel fear and is a crime in all 50 states,the District of Columbia and all U.S.territories, according to the NationalCenter for Victims of Crime.Attendees discussed exactly how iden-

tifying and prosecuting stalking is furthercomplicated by the use of social media,as well as the challenges joint base law

enforcement and ACS Family AdvocacyProgram victim advocates face whenseeking to protect victims and pros-ecute offenders.For JBM-HH law enforcement, the

challenge lies in figuring out exactly whichjurisdiction a case falls to because of theuncertainty where a crime was actuallycommitted. Capt. Chris Miller, chiefof detectives at JBM-HH, says provingwho is behind the keyboard complicatesprosecution.“The issue is jurisdictions and how

the military controls...what they have on

a military base, and then what jurisdic-tion we have as MPs or agents on thisbase,” said Miller. “Service membersin the National Capital Region are dis-tributed around several jurisdictions,making it hard for JBM-HH law enforce-ment to reach an agreement on how tohandle stalking because there are somany different law enforcement agenciesaround the area.”For example, if a Soldier who lives

with his or her spouse in Montgomery

JBM-HH roundtable addresses digitalstalking, ties to intimate partner violence

Marine Corpsdetailsstricter tuitionassistance rules

see SNOW, page 4

see TUITION, page 6

see STALKING, page 4

JBM-HH battles first winter stormsVol. 62, No. 2 January 15, 2015 www.army.mil/jbmhh Published For Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall

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News NotesJBM-HH phases in base

access measuresJoint Base Myer-Henderson has

begun preparing for new visitoraccess control measures, as directedby the Secretary of the Army. Thenew measures are designed to keepall visitors to all three portions ofthe joint base safe and secure, butwill increase traffic delays at accesscontrol points – Fort Myer’s HatfieldGate off of Washington Boulevardat South 2nd Street, in particular.Department of Defense identificationcard holders will experience the fewestdelays. The changes will take effectFeb. 16. Additional information onJBM-HH access changes, includingsteps individuals can take to minimizedelays, will be published in futureeditions of the Pentagram.The Directorate of Emergency

Services encourages non-DoD IDcard holders, visitors and contrac-tors ineligible to obtain CommonAccess Cards, who frequent the jointbase, to begin the pre-vetting processfor issuance of a locally-producedJBM-HH access credential at Bldg.415 (Provost Marshal’s Office) onthe Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH.Pre-registration is open until Feb. 13.The Visitor Control Center is openMonday through Friday, 8 a.m. to3:30 p.m., but is closed on weekendsand all federal holidays. The centermay be reached at 703-696-8968 or703-588-2803.

MDW Sgt. Audie MurphyClub scholarship availableAll high school seniors who are

dependents of active duty servicemembers in the Military District ofWashington may apply for theMDWSgt. AudieMurphy Club scholarship.A letter of acceptance from a collegeis also required. The award provides

see NEWS NOTES, page 4

Index Stay connected!

This week in history . . . . . . . . . . page 2Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3Snow prep. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4News Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4In photos: TOG snow images . . . page 5Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6Holiday hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 7

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PHOTO BY RACHEL LARUE

Bldg. 59 on the Fort Myer side of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall is blanketed in a layer of snow Jan. 6. The storm, which dropped3 to 4 inches of snow in the Washington, D.C., metro area, was the first major winter storm of the season.

Lifetime prevalence of rape, physical violence,and/or stalking by an intimate partner, 2010 findings

Women Men

Lesbian 44% Gay 26%

Bisexual 61% Bisexual 37%

Heterosexual 35% Heterosexual 29%COURTESY OF NATIONAL INTIMATE PARTNER AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE SURVEY

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No snow day dismissals for TOG

This week in military historyCompiled by Jim Goodwin

Editor, Pentagram

Jan. 151943:

The Pentagon was dedicated. Before the Pentagon was built, theU.S. Department of War was headquartered in the GreggoryBuilding, a temporary structure erected during World War Ialong Constitution Avenue on the National Mall.

Jan. 161991:

Operation Desert Shield became Operation Desert Storm asthe allied coalition launches an air campaign against targetsin Iraq and occupied Kuwait to liberate Kuwait and enforcethe resolutions of the United Nations Security Council. Theoperation included more than 415,000 U.S. troops.

Jan. 171955:

TheUSSNautilus (SSN-571 pictured below), the first nuclear-powered submarine, casts off lines at 11 a.m. and sends themessage, “underway on nuclear power.”

Jan. 181951:

Marines of the 1st Marine Division begin mopping-up guer-rillas in the Pohang area, South Korea, following the division’sreturn from a battle with communist Chinese troops at theChosin Reservoir.

Jan. 192003:

The United States offers Saddam Hussein immunity fromprosecution if he leaves Iraq. Then-Secretary of DefenseDonald Rumsfeld recommends during a television interviewthat provisions be made to allow “senior leadership in thatcountry [Iraq] and their families could be provided haven insome other country” in order to avoid war.

Jan. 201783:

Hostilities between the United States and Great Britain ceaseafter several years of war during the American Revolution.

Jan. 211863:

Two Confederate ships drive away two Union ships as therebels recapture Sabine Pass, Texas, opening a key port forthe Confederacy during the American Civil War.

PHOTO BY SGT. BEN FLORES

PHOTO BY SGT. ALVIN WILLIAMS JR.

PHOTO BY SPC. CODY W. TORKELSON

A U.S. Soldier walks the mat at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Jan. 6, at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., during the first snow of the season. TheSoldiers who stand guard at the tomb are all members of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), and stand the post despite weather conditions. For morephotos of The Old Guard carrying out its duties during the season’s first snow, see page 5.

OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO

By Julia LeDouxPentagram Staff Writer

Kelly Layne has a lot to say when youask her what her job title is.Layne began work Dec. 3 on the

HendersonHall portion of Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall as the Family ReadinessProgram trainer/volunteer opportuni-ties program manager for Marine CorpsCommunity Service.“I do training forMarine Corps Family

Team Building on the unit and personalfamily readiness program that everycommand must implement,” she said.Layne explained themission ofMCFTB

at Henderson Hall is to provide programsand services to encourage personal growthand strengthen the family for continualreadiness. The unit and personal familyreadiness program provides official

command information, referral resources,readiness and deployment support toHendersonHallMarines and their families.“I get to work with some amazing

people. I get to serve the Marine Corps,which I think is amazing,” she said. “It’sa great opportunity to give back to theMarine Corps.”Layne added that volunteer oppor-

tunities for Henderson Hall Marinesare available throughout the NationalCapital Region.“We do have a large reach,” she said.

“Marines are very interested in volun-teering. Volunteeringmakes you feel good.”The wife of aMarine who retired Dec.

31, Layne relocated to JBM-HH fromBarstow, Calif.“I have worked for MCCS for about

By Jim DresbachPentagram Staff Writer

A new contract for interpretive bus tour service insideArlington National Cemetery has been awarded toArlington National Cemetery Tours, Inc., a subsidiary ofOld TownTrolley Tours ofWashington, Inc., and visitorscan expect an enhanced experience whether visitingpopular sites or a service member’s final resting place.The new contract, which went into effect Jan. 1,

will replace the services provided by the National ParkService. The new contractor will provide an expandedtour of the cemetery, discounted prices, free tram ridesfor the handicapped and a graveside shuttle service.“The biggest thing [tourists] will see will be the

expanded route,” said Arlington National CemeteryDirector of Events and Ceremonies Dave Kammen.“The previous route was from the Welcome Center tothe JFK gravesite, up to the Tomb [of the UnknownSoldier] and over to the Arlington House. We stillinclude those three stops; however, we’ve also added theCoast GuardMemorial [in Section 4], Gen. Pershing’sgravesite [in Section 34] and the Ord and Weitzel gatearea. [This new route] really encompasses a lot moreof the cemetery.”Kammen also added that starting Feb. 1 on weekends,

additional stops will include Sections 54 and 55, the

New ANCtram tours,expandedserviceshave begun

The U.S. Army Bandperformance schedule

Jan. 177 p.m.

The U.S. Army Chorus will perform with the MiamiUniversity Glee Club at theVienna PresbyterianChurch inVienna,Va.

Jan. 177:30 p.m.

The U.S. Army Concert Band will perform PercyGrainger’s masterpiece, “Lincolnshire Posy” andworks from Mexico, Great Britain and Germanyduring the Mid-Atlantic Music Invitational atShenandoah University inWinchester,Va.

Jan. 247:30 p.m.

The U.S. Army Blues will perform with theYorktownHigh School Jazz Ensemble as part of the EssentiallyEllington Jazz Festival atYorktown High School inArlington,Va.

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Performances are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted. Alloutdoor concerts are subject to cancellation or location change due toweather considerations. Please call 703-696-3399 for up-to-date informationon concert cancellations or location changes. For additional details and a fullcalendar of performances, visit www.usarmyband.com/event-calendar.html.

see TRAM, page 6

Giving back tothe Corps

Community

see VOLUNTEER, page 6


Kelly Layne, Henderson Hall Family Readiness Program trainer/volunteer opportu-nities program manager, poses for a photograph in her office in Bldg. 12 on theHenderson Hall portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Jan. 5. Layne startedworking in her new position in December 2014.


The U.S. Coast Guard Memorial is one of the stops on the expanded route of Arlington National Cemetery’s bustour. A new contract for the bus tour service has been awarded to Arlington National Cemetery Tours, Inc., a sub-sidiary of Old Town Trolley Tours of Washington, Inc.


From left, outgoing Headquarters Company Commander Capt. Ronald A. Carter,Headquarters Command Battalion Commander Lt. Col. Mark Biehl and incomingCompany Commander Capt. Benjamin F. Murray render honors during a changeof command ceremony for Headquarters Company Jan. 9, in Spates CommunityClub on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall.

Change of command

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joint base starting Jan. 9. Accordingto Faldowski, the OMD team and thecontractors arrived at 2 a.m. Jan. 12and applied minimal salt to sidewalksand icy areas before 6:00 a.m.During a Jan. 8 interview with the

Pentagram, Faldowski and Tayloremphasized that JBM-HH residentsand workers are encouraged to bringempty ice melt buckets to Bldg. 325on the Fort Myer portion of JointBase Myer-Henderson Hall or tothe P Street lot on the Fort McNairportion of the joint base betweenthe hours of 1 and 2 p.m., Mondaythrough Friday. They also asked thatresidential roads like Lee Avenue andSheridan Road and Fort McNair’s2nd and 4th Avenues be clear ofvehicles prior to any approachingwinter storm.

$500 for use during the freshman year.To apply, write an 800-to 1,000-word essay using

aWord document, double spaced and arial 12 font.Submit essays via email to: [email protected] one of the following topics:Why do you believe being a military dependent

has prepared you for adulthood and how has yourmilitary sponsor influenced your life?What is the importance of volunteering and how

do you believe your military sponsor has displayedto you the importance of selfless service to yourcountry, community and family?Through the hardships of 13 years of war, military

members have benefited from strong family supportand dependents have endured uncertainty and change.How has your military sponsor and/or mother/fathertaught you the importance of resiliency, patriotismand family? How will you apply this in adulthood?Eligible candidates must currently reside within a

25-mile radius of the following areas: Fort Meade,Md.; Fort Hamilton, N.Y.; Walter Reed NationalMedical Center,Md.; all three portions of JBM-HH.;The Pentagon; Fort Belvoir, Va.; Fort A.P. Hill, Va.;and Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. Essays willbe accepted from Feb. 1 through March 31.

Physical fitness tests offered atHenderson Hall

Henderson Hall’s Headquarters and ServiceBattalion holds regular physical fitness tests (PFT)for Marines to meet semi-annual training require-ments. The next PFTs will be held Jan. 16 and 23,7 a.m. at the pull-up bars located just outside theCpl. Terry L. Smith Gymnasium on the HendersonHall portion of JBM-HH. Marines who desire toparticipate in these two events should be in appro-priate clothing, which includes “green on green”fitness attire, running shoes and white socks. Formore information, contact the battalion’s trainingsection at 703-693-8343.

Dining Facility to undergo renovationThe Dining Facility on the Fort Myer portion

of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall will undergorenovation beginning Jan. 16. Meals for militarypersonnel will be sack meals available in the DiningFacility, Fort Myer’s Bldg. 404, Jan. 16-19 andFeb. 1. During the last half of January, meals willbe served at the DFAC as usual. All meals will beserved at the Community Activities Center, Bldg.405, from Feb. 2 through March 15, with regularmeal times and prices applying. For more informa-tion, call 703-696-2087.

Filing on-the-job injury claimsWhen an employee is injured on the job, medical

help should be sought first, if necessary, and makesure the supervisor is informed. The employee andsupervisor are responsible for completing CA-1(traumatic injury) or CA-2 (occupational disease)forms. The CA-1 and CA-2 must be filed within10 days of the injury or disease onset. Once theform has been completed, supervisors are respon-sible for submitting it through the electronic datainterchange web page at www.cpms.osd.mil/ICUC/ICUC.index.aspx. The form can also be sent to theinjury compensation program administrators at theFort Belvoir Civilian Advisory Center.If your organization is serviced by the Fort Belvoir

CPAC, call injury compensation program admin-istrators Michelle McKenzie at 703-704-3028; orAminah James at 703-704-3023 for more information.Submit questions, forms or schedule training

for both supervisors and employees on the workerscompensation program at [email protected].

Soil removal project to deter parkingPart of the project for the newNetwork Enterprise

Center facility on the Fort Myer portion of the jointbase will be the removal of soil at the constructionsite for the future Bldg. 235. From now until theend of January, a crew will remove soil at the sitebehind Bldg. 28 (veterinary services) and The OldGuard Caisson. During this time, the area willbe closed and no vehicles will be allowed to parkbehind the caisson and paddock area. There willbe large dump trucks transiting the area and alongSheridan Avenue. Use care while driving, walkingand running in this area. For more information,call 703-696-5680.

Love tank talkAfter the first or second year of marriage, when

the initial tingle starts to fade, many couples findthat their love tanks are empty. They may have beenexpressing love for their spouse, but in reality theymay have been speaking a different love language.The best way to fill your spouse’s love tank is toexpress love in their love language. In a class to beheld Jan. 21 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in Bldg. 201on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base, the lovetank concept and how couples can apply it to theirrelationships confidently and without judgment willbe discussed. For more information and to register,call 703-696-3512.

Human traffickingA two-part series on human trafficking will be

held at Memorial Chapel on the Fort Myer portionof the joint base. The first session will be held Jan.22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jeanne Allert from TheSamaritanWomen will address the issue of domestichuman trafficking and will provide communityaction toolkits to facilitate a coordinated approachto social change. Social work continuing educationunits will be offered pending approval from theNational Association of Social Workers. For moreinformation or to register, call 703-696-3512.

Baby bundlesLearn how to prepare your home and relationship

for the changes that are needed when your babyarrives during this class set for Jan. 23 from noonto 2 p.m. in Bldg. 201 on the Fort Myer portion

County, Md., sends threateningmessages from a phone or computerwhile on JBM-HH, law enforce-ment on base may not be in chargeof the case because the messagewas opened in another jurisdiction,according to Miller.The most challenging cases arise

when cyber-stalking is involvedbecause most victims associate it witha form of emotional abuse and oftendon’t recognize that they are beingstalked, according to Lindsay Seals,domestic violence victim advocate.“A lot of times, especially with

women, they are more likely to beafraid of reporting the stalkingcharge,” saidMiller. “They’ll reportan assault, but it usually isn’t afterthe first time.”The Uniform Code of Military

Justice allows military police to findand arrest service members away fromthe installation, but it is often onlyafter a physical altercation happensthat stalking charges are brought up,and even then they are only as addi-tions to assault charges, said Miller.Cur rent ly, Maryland and

Washington, D.C. support militaryprotective orders issued to keep victimssafe by providing their law enforce-ment agencies with the necessarytechnology to cross-reference avail-able data. Virginia, however, lacks thecapabilities and procedures to accessandmonitor military protection ordersoff base, said Miller.Though cyber-stalking is defined

in legal terms all across the U.S.,older generations of law enforcementmanagers will not incorporate socialmedia into stalking cases the wayyounger generations in the futurewill, said Miller.“The majority of police manage-

ment – the 45 and above crowd – weget social media; we probably even useit to a degree, but we won’t under-stand it like the 25 and under crowddoes,” saidMiller. “It isn’t an everydayfacet in our lives. The generation thatwill be managers in 15 to 20 years,that’s where we will see a growth insocial media in law enforcement.Young people associate their liveswith social media.”Miller also predicted that other

social trends in domestic violence willalso see growth in the future from thenext generation, specifically within themilitary and including cases involvinglesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender(LGBT) service members. He saidthere is a lack of data collection withinthe Department of Defense regardingdomestic violence trends in the LGBTmilitary community.

News Notes, from page 1


Snow, from page 1

Stalking, from page 1

DPW-recommended do’s, don’ts forwinter weather safety, prevention

Courtesy of JBM-HHDirectorate of Public Works

Editor’s note: The following list was provided by DPW’sOperations and Maintenance Division as a courtesy to baseresidents, workers and patrons. The Pentagram will continueto publish additional safety tips throughout the winter.

• Ensure windows and doors are closed duringextreme temperatures to eliminate freezing andrupture of water lines and exposed piping.

• Report any fallen tree branches to DPW and deadbranches to DPW to eliminate safety hazards.

• Clean debris from outside drains to eliminateflooding when the snow melts.

• Upon arrival during icy conditions place ice melton the walkways to prevent slips and falls.

• Parked vehicles are one of the biggest obstacles toeffective snow removal. Please support removalefforts by parking vehicles outside establishedsnow emergency routes.

• Report ice and snow buildup on rooftops andgutters to prevent structural damage andsafety hazards.

• Emergency vehicles need a larger turning radiusso respect their size and leave adequate roomto maneuver.

• Report all nonfunctional heating units immedi-ately, prior to extreme cold weather.

• Never leave your vehicle parked for any extendedtime without a point of contact to move it. Thisis especially important ahead of winter weather.Parking lots need to be cleared during heavysnow fall so leave keys with a friend or co-worker.

• Anti-icing products will be used to treat roadsin advance of winter storms. DPW would liketo remind everyone that these products will notdamage vehicles.

• Safety: Never approach any DPW snow equip-ment or vehicle, in operation or not; instead,report and request support through DPW bycalling 703-696-3263.


Grave stones with wreaths, laid by Wreaths Across America volunteers, situnder a fresh blanket of snow in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va.Jan 6. The storm, which dropped 3 to 4 inches of snow in the Washington,D.C., metro area, was the first major winter storm of the season.

GRAPHIC COURTESY OF NATIONAL INTIMATE PARTNER AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE SURVEY


Sara McCauley, far right, victim advocate coordinator, talks during aroundtable discussion, in Bldg. 201 on the Fort Myer portion of Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall, about the correlation between stalking and domesticviolence. A roundtable is held every other month about a variety of familyadvocacy topics.

“We need to look at same-genderrelationships, stalking and assaults forthe future,” he said. “If suddenly thereis a rise in same-gender victims downthe road, but no data to consider itan ‘at-risk’ group, then the resourcesmay not be there for when the servicemember seeks help.”Roundtable participants agreed that

although there is training available onrecognizing LGBT-specific stalkingand domestic violence, more workcould be done to study patterns indomestic violence within the DoD.“Documenting these incidences

would help us organize moreresources,” said Sara McCauley,victim advocate coordinator. “And

being able to tailor those resourcesto [the LGBT] population if theyare higher risk, could help withprevention.”The roundtable was part of an

on-going series of ACS-facilitateddiscussions among JBM-HH leaders,counselors, advocates and others tohelp better identify challenges andindividual roles in family advocacyissues, such as domestic violence.The next roundtable discussion will

take place March 20 at the AndrewRader U.S. ArmyHealth Clinic. Thetopic of discussions will be the role ofhealthcare providers in identifying andassisting victims of domestic violence.


of the joint base. A brief overview of thelabor and delivery process, newborn careand baby-proofing your home will bediscussed. Individuals will receive a bagof free baby care and safety items. Formore information and to register, call703-696-3512.

EFMP informational workshopThe JBM-HH Exceptional Family

Member program will hold an informa-tional workshop on the Tricare extendedhealth care option Jan. 28 from 11 a.m.to 12:30 p.m. in classroom 105 of Bldg.417 (the Education Center) on the FortMyer portion of the joint base.The extended health care option pro-

vides supplemental services to active dutyfamily members with qualifying mentalor physical disabilities. That option offersintegrated services and supplies beyondthose offered by the basic Tricare benefitsprogram. The workshop will provide infor-mation on enrollment, services, respitecare and applied behavioral analysis.To register for the workshop, call

703-696-8467/0783. Space is limited.Registration deadline is Jan. 19.

Ready for some football?Family, MoraleWelfare and Recreation

and the USOwill host JBM-HH’s annualSuper Bowl party Feb. 1 at SpatesCommunity Club on the FortMyer portionof the joint base. Doors will open at 5p.m. Kick-off for Super Bowl XLIX is6:25 p.m. For further information, call703-527-1300.

It’s not too late to geta flu vaccine

Flu vaccinations are available at theAndrew Rader U.S. Army Health Clinicon the Fort Myer portion of the joint baseon a walk-in basis. Immunization clinichours are 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3:30p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday andFriday. On Thursday, the clinic is open

from 7:30 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 to 2:30p.m. Youmay also request a flu vaccinationin the primary care and pediatrics clinicsas part of your scheduled appointments.

Job fairs slated for JanuaryTake a look at the local job fairs for

January and mark your calendars. Thelisting of job fairs can be found at www.slideshare.net/JBMHH/job-fairs/jan15.

2015 guidebooks, mapshave arrived

The 2015 guidebooks and maps havearrived. In some cases, bulk deliveries weremade to activities at JBM-HH, but if youfind you don’t have what you need stopby Bldg. 59, room 116 on the Fort Myerportion of the joint base and pick up somefrom the front room or go further back to116A and get a box (or fewer) of guides.For more information, call 703-696-0584.

Veterinary clinic takescare of pets

The veterinary clinic in Bldg. 239 onthe Fort Myer portion of the joint base isopenMonday through Friday from 8 a.m.to 3 p.m. Appointments can be scheduledwith the veterinarianMonday, Tuesday andFriday for vaccinations, micro-chipping,well-pet exams, sick call, health certificatesand heart worm tests. In addition, fecalexams, toe nail trims and assistance withpreparing pets for moves across countryand overseas and dispensing medica-tions are included. Heartworm, flea andtick preventatives and prescription dietsare among the medications dispensed.Wednesday and Thursday are reservedfor over-the-counter sales and prescrip-tion pick-up. For more information, call703-696-3604.

Marine Corps taking applica-tions for Army War CollegeApplications fromMarine Corps officers

(O5-O6) for consideration for enrollmentin the U.S. Army’s War College two-year,

Distance Education Program are beingaccepted now. Deadline for application isMonday,March 9. Check out the applica-tion prerequisites and deadline, as well asthe program’s academic requirements, viaMARADMIN 680/14 at www.marines.mil/News/Messages/MessagesDisplay/tabid/13286/Article/172676/us-army-war-college-distance-education-program.aspx.

Website offersTSP-related news

Attention active duty military – didyou know that as of the first of the yeara change in myPay will require you todesignate your Roth contributions as a per-centage of your pay, not a dollar amount?Learn more about that and other ThriftSavings Plan-related news at www.tsp.gov/whatsnew/plan/planNews.shtml#dfas.

Some feds eligible to make TSPcatch-up contributions

Federal employees who participate inthe Thrift Savings Plan and who willturn age 50 during the year are eligibleto make TSP catch-up contributions.Catch-up contributions are supplementaltax-deferred contributions that employeesage 50 or older (or turning age 50 duringthe calendar year) can make to the TSPbeyond the maximum amount they cancontribute through regular contribu-tions. To be eligible to make catch-upcontributions, you must be age 50 orolder anytime during the calendar yearin which the catch-up contributions arebeing made, even if you become age 50by Dec. 31, 2015.Contributors must be currently

employed and in pay status, be makingregular contributions to a civilian or uni-formed services TSP account (or both),and/or an equivalent employer plan (suchas 401k, 403b or 408 plan) that will equalthe maximum allowed by the InternalRevenue Service. See www.tsp.gov forthe current year’s limit.You are not eligible to make catch-up

contributions (or regular contributions)

within six months of making a financialhardship withdrawal from the TSP, norwhile in a non-pay status.Visit www.tsp.gov for more information

on catch-up contributions.

Family memberemployment assistance

Marine Corps Community ServiceHenderson Hall’s Family MemberEmployment Assistance Program offersemployment assistance to spouses andother family members of active duty servicemembers. Among the offerings in Januaryare federal hiring Jan. 22 and marketingvolunteer experience Jan. 28. For details,visit www.mccsHH.com/CRMC.html andlook for upcoming FMEAP upcomingevents or call 703-614-6828.

Winter weather is here –be prepared!

In the event of weather-related closures,Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall per-sonnel follow the guidance of the Office ofPersonnelManagement. OPMdeterminesthe open or closed status for all govern-ment agencies and installations locatedinside the Washington, D.C., beltway.If you have any questions about your

duty status, contact your supervisor.Partner organization personnel shouldinquire within their chain of command.For OPM guidance, see www.opm.gov/

status. You can also call 202-606-1900around the clock for status.For immediate updates from JBM-HH,

visit us online at www.facebook.com/jbmhh and www.twitter.com/jbmhh. Also,the JBM-HH website (www.army.mil/jbmhh) contains a winter weather link– activated when necessary – with up-to-date weather information. You can alsocall the commander’s information hotlineat 703-696-6906, which is updated inemergencies or inclement weather situa-tions. See www.weather.gov for a forecast.Finally, for a full checklist of winter


Rain, shine or snow:

Old Guard honors fallen

PHOTO BY STAFF SGT. LUISITO BROOKS

The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) provides ceremonial support for an Armed Forces Full HonorWreath-laying Ceremony in honor of the Unknowns by His Excellency, Enrique Peña Nieto, President of the UnitedMexican States, at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery, Va., Jan. 6.


Two days after the first snowfall of the winter in theNational Capital Region, Soldiers from 1st Battalion,3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) fold aflag during a grave-side service at Arlington NationalCemetery Jan. 8. Despite the weather, Soldiers fromThe Old Guard continued to perform their duties inthe harsh winter conditions, including conducting finalhonors to those buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

PHOTO BY STAFF SGT. LUISITO BROOKS

Army Maj. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan, commander, Joint Force Headquarters-NationalCapital Region and the U.S. Army Military District of Washington, right, salutesduring a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington,Va., Jan. 6. The ceremony was part of an Armed Forces Full Honor Wreath-layingCeremony in honor of the Unknowns by His Excellency, Enrique Peña Nieto, presidentof the United Mexican States, left. The event took place during the first snowfall inthe National Capital Region in 2015.

As temperatures plungeinto the teens through-out the National CapitalRegion, Soldiers from 1stBattalion, 3d U.S. InfantryRegiment (The Old Guard)perform their duties despitethe harsh winter weatherJan. 6, including conductingfinal honors to our nation’sfallen.

Grave stones with wreaths,laid by Wreaths AcrossAmerica volunteers, situnder a fresh blanket ofsnow in Arlington NationalCemetery, Arlington, Va.Jan. 6. The storm, whichdropped 3 to 4 inches ofsnow in the Washington,D.C., metro area, was thefirst major winter storm ofthe season.




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five years now in three different locations,” she said.Layne began working forMCCSwhile her husband

was stationed at Marine Corps Air Station CherryPoint in North Carolina, where she was hired as afamily readiness program trainer. She then accepteda position at Cherry Point as a family care behavioralspecialist. She continued her career as an ExceptionalFamily Member Program case worker when sherelocated to Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow.“I just like to bounce around MCCS a little bit,”

she said with a laugh.Layne is looking for volunteers to help out with two

events, both on Jan. 24. Wreaths Across America islooking for volunteers to remove wreaths from gravemarkers at Arlington National Cemetery. Volunteersare also needed to assist with theWinterhaven homelessveterans stand down. If you would like to volunteerfor either event, contact her at 703-693-1253 or viaemail at [email protected].

Columbarium and NicheWall, Section 60 and the9/11Memorial. Tour lengthswill range from 45 to 60minutes and will departfrom the Visitors Centerevery 20 minutes.On the second day of

the new contract, Jan. 2,1,200 riders took advantageof the new tour excursionscompared to only 350 onthe same date in 2014.Those riders viewed thecemetery from trolley-typebuses which will eventuallybe replaced by the tradi-tional trams.“There are brand-new

trams on order; however, inthe interim until they aremanufactured, the trollieswill be used in the wintermonths and some of the oldtrams have been purchasedthat the [National] ParkService actually owned, andthey are being refurbishedand those will be used inthe higher-volumemonths,”Kammen said.Kammen said the

cemetery intends to havethe trams operational byspring, but the trollieswill be used during coldweather months.Complementary tour

rides for the handicappedand a free graveside shuttleservice is now beingprovided to visitors whowish to visit individualgravesites. Those wishingto use the gravesite shuttleshould visit the VisitorCenter tram ticket windowto request the service.“These are two new

services that come with thecontract,” Kammen said.Kammen added those

with handicapped placardsplus one assistant can ride forfree on the tour, and also agraveside shuttle servicewillbe provided to people whorequest to visit gravesites.Shuttles leave every half hourand pick-up is on demandby calling for a ride.Tour discounts are

now available for servicemembers and veterans.Those in military uniformride the tram tour buses forfree. For trolley tour pricingandmore information, go tohttp://www.arlingtoncem-etery.mil/Plan-Your-Visit/Tours-and-Groups.

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

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Volunteer, from page 3

Tram, from page 3

registration or fines,” readsthe MARADMIN.First-time applicants

must have completed atleast two years of activeduty service, according tothe MARADMIN.Additionally, TA will be

authorized for first-timeapplicants for only onecourse, unless the Marinecan provide documentationproving that he or she has atleast an associate’s degree orat least 60 academic creditsand a minimum grade pointaverage (GPA) of 2.5.Marines cannot takemore

than two TA-funded classessimultaneously.TA is also not autho-

rized for graduate studiesbeyond the master ’sdegree level, according tothe MARADMIN.For more information

about tuition assistance,contact Henderson Hall’sLifelong Learning Centerat 703-614-9104.To read theMARADMIN

in fu l l , v i s it ht tp: //goo.gl/P4NSdD

Tuition, from page 1

safety reporting proceduresand conditions, see page 4.

Ice melt refillsAt JBM-HH, filled ice

melt buckets have alreadybeen placed outside facilitiesby public works personnel.Refill ice melt buckets bybringing empty buckets toBldg. 325 on the FortMyerportion of the joint baseand the P Street Lot onthe Fort McNair portionof the joint base betweenthe hours of 1 and 2 p.m.,Monday through Friday.



From the left, Lance Cpl. Toni Williams, Master Sgt.Min Ellis and Sgt. Meagan Barragan serve food topeople in Washington, D.C., while volunteering withThe Salvation Army. Volunteers are also needed forupcoming events, according to Kelly Layne, FamilyReadiness Program trainer/volunteer opportunitiesprogram manager at Henderson Hall.


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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., birthdayJBM-HH holiday hours

Almost all activities on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall will be closed Monday, Jan. 19, thefederal holiday commemorating the birth of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Most militarypersonnel will have a training holiday Friday, Jan. 16. The following facilities and places of busi-ness have reported open or closed hours for Jan. 19. Unless otherwise noted, this list appliesto Jan. 19. This list is not all encompassing; please check with the facility you wish to visit formore details.

Army Community Service Closed. For more information, call 703-696-3510.

Auto Shop Closed. For more information, call 703-696-3387.

American Clipper Barber Shop Open 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. For more information, call703-271-8177.

Bowling Center Open noon to 6 p.m. For more information, call703-528-4766.

MCCS Car Wash Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Cody CDC Closed. For more information, call 703-696-3095.

CYSS Closed. For more information, call 703-696-3057.

Fort Myer Officers Club Closed. For more information, call 703-696-5147,703-524-3037.

Fort McNair Officers Club Closed. For more information, call 202-484-5800.

Spates Community Club Closed. For more information, call 703-527-1302.

Dining Facility Jan. 16, 17, 18 and 19 sack meals only. For moreinformation, call 703-696-2087/1068.

Military Police Station Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Formore information, call 703-696-3525.

Marine Corps Exchange and VineyardWine & Spirits

Open 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. For more information, call703-979-8420.

Fort Myer Fitness Center Open 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, call703-696-7867.

Fort McNair Fitness Center Closed. For more information, call 202-685-3117.

Cpl. Terry L. Smith Gymnasium Open 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. For more information,call 703-614-7214.

Headquarters Command Battalion, FortMyer portion of JBM-HH

Closed. For more information, call 703-696-8163.

Rader Health Clinic Closed. For more information, call 703-696-2977.

Java Café Open 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. For more information, call571-483-1962.

Library Closed. For more information, call 703-696-3555.

Retention Closed. For more information, call 703-696-1321.

Recreation Center Closed. For more information, call 703-696-3470.

Veterinary Clinic Closed. For more information, call 703-696-3604.

By Rebecca SilvasIMCOM Human Resources

With critical installation managementvacancies in deployed locations open now,U.S. Army Installation ManagementCommand employees have additionalcareer development opportunities at theirfingertips.“No one knows installationmanagement

better than IMCOM,” said Maj. Gen.LaWarren Patterson, IMCOM deputycommanding general for Operations andchief of staff. “It’s the willingness of ouremployees to provide andmanage supportto Soldiers in deployed locations that setsthis command apart as an enabler of readi-ness and premier support organization.”According to IMCOM leaders, there’s

an immediate need to fill more than 20vacancies that include positions in publicworks, administration, housing, construc-tion, plumbing and operating forklifts.In the long term, the command hopesto develop a pool of applicants ready toserve at any location throughout IMCOM.The deployment experience allows

civilians to use their capabilities, experi-

ence and knowledge to support crucialDepartment of Defense missions abroad.Deployable civilians are needed to serveas qualified volunteers to fill critical func-tions in Afghanistan and other locationsacross the globe – everything from humani-tarian aid and disaster relief to supportinfrastructure and contract management.Volunteering to deploy gives civilian

employees an extraordinary opportunity tobroaden skills and expertise while directlysupporting operations of national interest.As a deployee, you will live and serve on avariety of American bases and compoundswith your military and government col-leagues. Some of the locations will bequite austere and remote, and unlike anycommunity back in the United States,contributing to the overall experience. Youwill receive training to help you preparefor living in-theater.In addition to the experience you will

gain from your deployment, you may bealso eligible for a 35 percent post dif-ferential pay, 35 percent hazardous dutydifferential pay and significant overtimecompensation in addition to base salary.Supporting Soldiers, communities and

national interests is what IMCOM is allabout. Imagine being able to help the localcommunity build hospitals and schools,bring electricity to a village and dispersedisaster relief. Consider taking the next stepin career development, and apply today.The application process begins with

filling out an Army civilian volunteerrequest for deployment form, foundat http://cpol.army.mil/library/mobil/webforms/index-Army.html. Submityour completed form and resume to theHeadquarters, IMCOM deploymentcoordinator email address: usarmy.jbsa.

[email protected] note that incomplete forms willnot be considered.Application Instructions:• Section 1: Completed bythe employee

• Section 2: Supervisor signature• Section 3: Garrison Commander,Region Director (region employees),Director (HQ Employees)

For additional information, pleaseemail [email protected] or visit www.cpms.osd.mil/expeditionary/.

Opinion: CivilianExpeditionary Workforceoffers career progression,overseas service

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PHOTO BY ELAINE WILSON

An Afghan role player meets with U.S. officials, all civilian students, to discuss secu-rity and a stalled construction project during one of several scenario students willundergo during the 11-day exercise. Students are evaluated on their interaction withAfghan officials during a Civilian Expeditionary Workforce pre-deployment trainingcourse at Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, Ind., Feb. 10, 2011.

Call Denise Faldowski at703-696-1254 for moreinformation.

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News Notes submis-sions must be less than 100words, contain all pertinentdetails — to include the five“W’s” — as well as a pointof contact, phone numberand/or website for additionalinformation. News Notesmust be submitted no laterthan noon,Wednesdays, forconsideration for publica-tion in the following week’sPentagram. For example,information submittedfor publication in NewsNotes on Tuesday, Jan. 6,will be published in thePentagram Thursday, Jan.15. Priority will be given tothose announcements ofevents and deadlines occur-ring during the publicationweek. Please note that sub-mission of a news note doesnot guarantee publication.Please send your news notesto the Pentagram at [email protected].










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Several challenging leadership developmentopportunities now open to Army civilians

Department of the ArmyDefense civilians inspect abase expeditionary target-ing surveillance systems-combined (BETSS-C) towernear Kabul, Afghanistan,April 12, 2014. With criti-cal installation manage-ment vacancies in deployedlocations open now, U.S.Army employees have addi-tional career developmentopportunities at their fin-gertips.

By Audra CallowayCivilian Workforce Transformation

The application window for GS-12 and GS-13 Armycivilians to attend Command and General Staff OfficerCourse, and participate in additional new professionaldevelopment opportunities, begins in March.The Army has developed the enterprise talent manage-

ment program, or ETM, to better develop the civiliancorps. ETM consists of four potential tracks for pro-fessional development -- attendance at Commandand General Staff Officer Course; participation in theDepartment of Defense’s executive leader developmentprogram; leadership shadowing opportunities; andtemporary duty for special assignments.“The main objective of the program is to get Army

civilians out of the tactical area and start developingthem as strategic leaders so they’ll be able to functionacross the enterprise,” said Angel Maldonado, ETMprogram lead.For years, the Army has had development programs

for interns and GS-15s. However, there have been pro-fessional development gaps for civilians in the GS-11through GS-14 grades, explained Edmund Shaw, chiefof the civilian senior leader development division.To address these gaps, the Army implemented the

senior enterprise talent management (SETM) programin 2012 to develop and maintain enterprise-focusedGS-14 and GS-15 senior civilian leaders. In additionto SETM and ETM, the Army is also developing theenterprise emerging leaders program aimed at civiliansat the GS-11 and GS-12 levels.The four ETM modules were developed to create

civilian talent management opportunities comparableto what is offered to Soldiers at equivalent levels.Applicants can self-nominate themselves for all four

modules by applying through the SETMwebsite, www.csldo.army.mil//Index.aspx, March 2015 through May2015. Boards will vet prospective candidates in Octoberand November and the results will be announced inDecember. The program will begin execution in 2016.Even though employees self-nominate, Shaw said

that, “Leaders have a responsibility for talking to theiremployees about development opportunities. SETM andETM should be part of that discussion to identify thosefolks who need to be on the enterprise leader track.”The four ETM modules are below:Command and General Staf f Off icer

Course (CGSOC)Twenty permanent GS-13 and equivalent civilians,

and by exception, Army civilians in grade GS-12 andequivalent who meet the prerequisites, will be selectedto attend Command and General Staff Officer Courseat the Combined Arms Center at Fort Leavenworth,Kan., in 2016. The course will expand participants’knowledge of the operational and tactical Army andprepare the generating force for the challenges of workingin a complex environment.To be eligible for selection an Army civilian must

possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited collegeor university; have served three years in a permanentArmy civilian position before the reporting date toCGSOC; have completed the civilian education system(CES) advanced course or have been granted equiva-lency/constructive credit by the Deputy Chief of Staff,G-3/5/7; and have, at a minimum, an interim secretsecurity clearance at the time of nomination.Executive LeaderDevelopment Program (ELDP)

DoD Level ProgramELDP is a 10 month program of training experiences

requiring both mental and physical agility. Applicantsare required to sign a continuity of service agreementand receive medical authorization. Civilians servingin permanent GS-12 or GS-13 positions compete forallocated seats in the DoD-wide program. ELDP isintended to stretch participants’ experiences and comfortzones and help them develop the knowledge, skills andbehaviors expected of future enterprise leaders. Duringthe course, participants can expect to travel and par-ticipate in training deployments for at least a week to12 days out of each month.Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree from

an accredited college or university; have served threeyears in a civilian permanent appointment by the datethe application for Department of Army nominationsfor ELDP are due to DoD; have completed the CESintermediate course or been granted equivalency/con-structive credit by the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS),G-3/5/7; have a secret security clearance at the timeof nomination; possess a valid passport at the time ofapplication which will not expire prior to graduationfrom the program; possess a valid government travelcard at the time of application; and be able to par-ticipate in rigorous physical activity as evidenced by amedical release form/letter from a licensed physician.ELDP participants must be able to run/walk one milein 12 minutes or less; perform pull-ups, push-ups, andsit-ups; and climb and descend three flights of stairs,three times consecutively, nonstop.Leadership Shadowing ExperienceApplicants serving in permanent GS-13 positions will

be eligible to participate in a 20 working day-structuredleadership shadowing experience to develop first-handknowledge of the skills necessary to lead at senior levelsin the Army. They will shadow an individual in a GS-15to SES level position.Enterprise Talent Management - Temporary

Duty (ETM - TDY)ETM 90-day TDY’s are open to Army civilians in a

permanent GS-13 (or equivalent) position. The experi-ence will broaden the participant’s experience throughinvolvement on a special project outside of their homestation to build enterprise level experience.

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