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Vol. 62, No. 43 October 29, 2015 www.army.mil/jbmhh Published For Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall
Pentagram
Index Local forecast
Veterans Day hours . . . . . . . . . . page 2This week in history . . . . . . . . . . page 2Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 310 things to know around DoD . . .page 4 Three MIA Soldiers found, buried . page 5SFL-TAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 6In photos: 40th MCM . . . . . . . . . .page 8
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News NotesSet the clocks back!
Daylight Savings ends Nov. 1
Don’t forget to set back clocks one hour when Day-light Savings Time ends at 2 a.m., Nov. 1. Set your clocks back Saturday evening before going to bed to ensure you do not forget. Also, Daylight Sav-ings Time is an opportunity to check smoke detector and fire alarm batteries to ensure both are functioning properly.
JBM-HH police: Stop for school buses,
at crosswalksJBM-HH leadership and the
joint base police force are re-minding motorists on all three portions of the joint base that stopping for stopped school buses and for pedestrians cross-ing at established cross walks is mandatory. According to the official Commonwealth of Vir-ginia Department of Motor Ve-hicles Driver’s Manual, a driver “must stop for stopped school buses with flashing red lights and an extended stop sign when approaching from any direction on a highway, private road or school driveway.” Those behind the wheel must also “stop and remain stopped until all persons are clear and the bus moves again.” A driver “must also stop if the bus is loading or unload-ing passengers and the signals are not on.” Violators will be is-sued citations; repeat offenders risk losing their on-base driving privileges.
Soldier Appreciation Day — Oct. 30
Better Opportunities for
Single Soldiers will host a Sol-dier Appreciation Day Oct. 30 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the community center (Bldg. 405) ball room open to all ac-tive duty Soldiers on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH. There will be free food, games and door prizes. For more de-tails, call 703-696-3471.
Demon and Doggie Dash — Oct. 30
The JBM-HH Command-er’s Race Series continues with the Demon and Doggie Dash Oct. 30 at 6:45 a.m. at the Fort Myer Fitness Center (Bldg. 414). This annual event is in partnership with Army Community Service and in support of Domestic Violence and Pet Awareness Month. Participants are encouraged to dress up in Halloween costumes and to bring fami-ly members, including four-legged friends (dogs welcome on the course) to enjoy either the 2-Mile Demon Dash or 1-Mile Walk. Awards will be presented to Overall Male, Fe-male, Youth and Dog Finishers for the 2-Mile Dash, top fin-isher for each age category of the 2-Mile Dash and for Scar-iest Adult, Youth, Group Dog Costume, and Largest Mili-tary Unit. Registration for this event is free and the first 101 registrants who register at the event between 5:30 and 6:30 a.m. will be eligible for a De-mon and Doggie Dash T-shirt. For further information please call 703- 939-1045 or 703-696-0594.
see NEWS NOTES, page 4
By Guv Callahan Pentagram Staff Writer
The U.S. Army bid farewell to John McHugh, 21st Secretary of the Army, during a ceremony on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Oct. 23.
Family, friends and colleagues gathered under the sunshine at Summerall Field on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base
for the proceedings, which were hosted by Secretary of Defense Ash Carter.
McHugh was sworn in as Sec-retary of the Army in 2009 and held the position for more than six years, making him the sec-ond-longest serving Secretary of the Army in history. Prior to his appointment by Presi-dent Barack Obama, McHugh served as a New York state sen-
ator for seven years and repre-sented Northern and Central New York as a member of the House of Representatives for 16 years.
During his address, Carter called McHugh a “skilled lead-er and a selfless public servant” and “a decent and gifted man.”
“To me, still waters truly run deep in John McHugh,” Carter said. “He exemplifies leader-
ship through heart and mind, through logic and strength and civility, throughout a conse-quential career. He’s earned a reputation for examining prob-lems and devising solutions in innovative ways.”
Carter praised McHugh for remaining a constant through a time of great transition for the Army, including conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan amid drawdowns and budget reduc-tions.
“As secretary, John offered the Army a steady hand, providing constancy through four Secre-taries of Defense and four Army
Chiefs [of Staff],” Carter said. “John managed the drawdown of ground forces from two all-in fights, where they performed magnificently. He did so in a way that honored the service and sacrifice they had made, and preserved the strength and the readiness of the force.”
Carter also commended McHugh’s work to maintain the quality of care at Arlington Na-tional Cemetery.
“John led sweeping reforms, ensuring that the final resting place for our nation’s fallen he-
army bids farewell to Mchugh at JBM-hh
PHOTO By SENIOr MaSTEr SgT. adrIaN CadIz
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter applauds Army Secretary John M. McHugh after McHugh delivered remarks during an Army Full Honors Farewell Ceremony in his honor on Summerall Field at the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Oct. 23. McHugh served six years as secretary of the Army.
PHOTO By C. TOdd LOPEz
Army Secretary John M. McHugh, right, and U.S. Army Col. Johnny K. Da-vis, commander of troops, inspect the troops during an Army Full Honors Farewell Ceremony for McHugh on Summerall Field at the Fort Myer por-tion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Oct. 23. McHugh was secretary of the Army for six years.
see MCHUgH, page 4
By Julia LeDouxPentagram Staff Writer
The latest Joint Base My-er-Henderson Hall Army Fam-ily Action Plan focus group sub-mitted two quality of life issues to JBM-HH Commander Col. Mike Henderson for consid-eration following their Oct. 21 meeting at Spates Community Club on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base.
Pending Henderson’s review of the group’s findings and recom-mendations, he can then decide whether to push the recommen-dations to Headquarters Depart-ment of the Army for review.
The 18-member focus group, consisting of active duty Sol-diers, family members and retir-ees, agreed to forward concerns about active duty Soldier out
processing and problems with shelf labels at commissaries to HQDA for further consider-ation and action. The group’s responsibility was to review is-sues and concerns submitted to AFAP for resolution at the base or Army-wide levels.
“I can tell you that AFAP is huge with Army leadership,” JBM-HH Command Sgt. Ma-jor Randall Woods told focus group members. “Things that come out of this are given a high priority and taken seriously by leadership.”
AFAP is a process that pro-vides the Army community with a voice in shaping Army stan-dards of living and identifica-tion of issues related to life in the Army. While the focus group
JBM-HH focus group identifies potential Army-wide issues for commander’s consideration, forwarding to HQDA
PHOTO By NELL KINg
Tonya Stewart, wife of an active duty Soldier stationed at the Pentagon, participates in the Joint Base My-er-Henderson Hall Army Family Ac-tion Plan focus group Oct. 21 on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. The focus group, coordinated by Army Community Service, convenes annually to discuss and make rec-ommendations on Army-wide quali-ty-of-life issues, such as medical ser-vices or commissary shopping. see aFaP, page 4
see 10 THINgS, page 4
By Delonte HarrodPentagram Staff Writer
1. President to award Med-al of Honor
President Barack Obama will award the Medal of Honor Nov. 12 to retired Army Capt. Florent A. Groberg for his courage and endurance during an ambush in Afghanistan almost three years ago.” According to Army News Service, Groberg was providing security for seven senior leaders in Asadabad, Afghanistan, when he and his Soldiers were am-
bushed by a man wearing an ex-plosive device. The Soldiers that accompanied Groberg lost their lives; he nearly lost his leg. He will be honored at the White House. Read more at http://go.usa.gov/c3DwV.
2. NATO exercise to test crisis response capabilities
Exercise Trident Juncture be-gan Oct. 3 and lasts through Nov. 6. The NATO exercise is used to train troops from the NATO Response Force (NRF). The goal of the exercise, according to a DoD article, is to increase
troops’ abilities to respond to a variety of problems. “It will en-sure that they can work seam-lessly together, collaborate with partners and engage in crisis response together with interna-tional organizations,” according to the article. The overall event started Oct. 3 and will last un-til Nov. 6. Part two of the event will last from Oct. 21 to Nov. 6, and is hosted in Portugal, Italy, and Spain. Read more at https://goo.gl/qNKvoL.
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JBM-HH Veterans day Operations and services holiday hours
army Community Services Closed . For more information, call 703-696-3510 .
aaFES Main Exchange Open 10 a .m . - 4 p .m . For more info, call 703-522-4575 .
aaFES Concessions: Barber Shop, Cleaners, gNC, Optical Shop, Subway, Starbucks
Open 10 a .m . - 4 p .m . For more info, call 703-351-6559 (Barber shop), 703-358-9257 (Cleaners/alterations), 703-522-6786 (GNC), 703-528-9122 (Optical Shop), 703-243-1786 (Subway), 703-527-0101 (Starbucks) .
aaFES Express (Shoppette) and service station (gas pumps)
Open 9 a .m . - 5 p .m . For more info, call 703-696-9241/44 .
auto craft shop Closed . For more information, call 703-696-3387 .
american Clipper Barber Shop
Open 11 a .m . - 3 p .m . For more information, call 703-271-8177 .
Bowling Center Open noon to 6 p .m . For more information, call 703-528-4766 .
Car Wash (MCCS) Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week .
Cody CdC Closed . For more information, call 703-696-3095 .
CySS Closed . For more information, call 703-696-4942/0313 .
Community activity Center Closed . For more information, call 703-696-3470 .
Fife and drum Corps Lounge Closed . For more information, call 703-524-0200 .
Firestone Open 7 a .m . to 5 p .m ., call 703-522-2584 .
FMWr admin Offices Closed . For more information, call 703-696-3305 .
Fort McNair Fitness Center Closed . For more information, call 202-685-3117 .
Fort McNair Officers’ Club Closed . For more information, call 703-524-0200 .
Fort McNair Five Star Catering
Closed . For more information, call 202-484-5800 .
Fort Myer Fitness Center Open 8 a .m . - 4 p .m . For more information, call 703-696-7867 .
Fort Myer Five Star Catering Closed . For more information, call 703-524-0200 .
Fort Myer Officers’ Club Closed . For more information, call 703-524-0200 .
Fort Myer Veterinary Treatment Facility
Closed . For more information, call 703-696-3604 .
Java Café Open 10 a .m . - 4 p .m . For more information, call 571-483-1962 .
Library Closed . For more information, call 703-696-3555 .
Marine Corps Exchange, Vineyard Wine & Spirits and NEX Uniform Center
Open 10 a .m . - 6 p .m . For more information, call 703-979-8420 .
Military Clothing Sales (Fort Myer and Pentagon stores)
Closed . For more information, call 703-696-3515 (Fort Myer) or 703-695-6446 (Pentagon) .
Military Police Station Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week . For more information, call 703-696-3525 .
Old guard Lounge Closed . For more information, call 703-524-0200 .
religious Services Closed . For more information, call 703-696-3535 .
Spates Five Star Catering Closed . For more information, call 703-696-3535 .
Spates Community Club Closed . For more information, call 703-527-1300/1302 .
Almost all activities on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, a federal holiday commemorating Veterans Day: the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 when an armistice between the U.S. and Allied nations and Germany went into effect; Armistice Day was commemorated for the first time on Nov. 11, 1919. The following facilities and places of business have reported open or closed hours for Nov. 11. Unless otherwise noted, this list applies to Nov. 11. This list is not all encompassing; please check with the facility you wish to visit for more details.
This week in military history
Compiled by Jim GoodwinEditor, Pentagram
Oct. 29 1971:
Total U.S. troop levels in Vietnam drop to their lowest since 1966: 196,700, according to an entry on the This Day in Military History website. The withdrawal was a result of the Vietnamization program announced by President Richard Nixon in 1969. By January of 1972, troop levels had dropped to less than 75,000.
Oct. 30 1950:
Gen. Douglas MacArthur orders a combined Marine and Army unit to cross the 38th parallel to “mop up” remaining North Korean soldiers, according to an entry on the This Day in Military History website. Some 12,000 Marines found themselves surrounded by eight Chinese Divisions.
Oct. 31 1919:
Led by Sgt. Herman H. Hanneken, a patrol of Marines—dis-guised as Cacos—enter the headquarters of the Haitian Caco Leader Charlemagne Peralte and kill the bandit chief, according to an entry on the Marine Corps Historical Division website.
Nov. 1 1915:
Capt. Raynal Cawthorne Bolling organizes the Aviation Detachment, 1st Battalion, Signal Corps, New York National Guard, according to an entry in an online U.S. Air Force his-torical study. The unit, later called the First Aero Company, was recognized as the first genuine National Guard aviation unit; Bolling was appointed as its first commander.
Nov. 2 1962
President John F. Kennedy reports to America via a 5:30 p.m. televised broadcast during the Cuban Missile Crisis that the “Soviet missile bases in Cuba are being dismantled,” according to The American Presidency Project website.
Nov. 3 1783:
Gen. George Washington orders the Continental Army dis-banded from its cantonment at New Windsor, N.Y., where it had remained since defeating Cornwallis some two years earlier, according to an entry on the This Day in Military History website.
Nov. 4 1944:
British Field Marshall Sir John Greer Dill, a veteran of both world wars, dies in Washington, D.C., and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery, the only foreigner to be so honored, according to an entry on the This Day in Military History website. Dill’s burial in the cemetery was a result of intervention by Dill’s close friend, then-U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. George C. Marshall.
PHOTO By aBBIE rOWE, NaTIONaL ParK SErVICE
PHOTO By NELL KINg
Attendees of the 2nd annual Haunted Hayride may find themselves spooked as they walk through the Caisson Platoon stables this Halloween. The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Caisson Platoon will host hayrides on Oct. 30 from 5 to 9 p.m. and Oct. 31 from 4 to 10 p.m. For more details, check out last week’s Pentagram newspaper online at goo.gl/Wo4dFY.
haunting at the stables
President Harry S. Tru-man participates in a ceremony to unveil the statue of British Field Marshall Sir John G. Dill at Arlington Na-tional Cemetery, Nov. 1, 1950. Dill is the only foreigner buried in the cemetery.
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By Julia LeDouxPentagram Staff Writer
The heady aroma of Waldorf Salad, beef stroganoff and tiramisu wafted through Memorial Chapel on the Fort Myer por-tion of Joint Base Myer Henderson Hall Oct. 22 as six couples came together to celebrate Date Night: Sizzlin’ in the Kitchen, part of the base’s Domestic Vi-olence Awareness Month observance.
“This is an opportunity for us to cele-brate healthy relationships, which is part of domestic violence prevention, and to really strengthen healthy couples and give them an opportunity to spend some time togeth-er, give them some child care and just have a lovely date night,” said Sara McCauley, JBM-HH victim advocate coordinator.
Couples sizzle in the kitchen
PHOTO By JULIa LEdOUX
Marine Corps Sgt. David Gettle, middle, and wife Kelsey learn cooking tips from a pro, Chef Matt Finarelli, Oct. 22. at Memorial Chapel during Date Night: Sizzlin’ in the Kitchen, part of the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month observance.see SIzzLE, page 5
By Delonte Harrod Pentagram Staff Writer
JBM-HH families and others from across the National Capital Region de-scended upon the Cody Child Devel-opment Center for hay rides, urban line dancing and even to catch candy while blindfolded at the annual Harvest Fest on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall.
The popular event was held Oct. 23 on the lawn in front of the Cody CDC building on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. Kids jumped up and down inside inflatables, got their faces paint-ed, ran around and danced to hip-hop music. Parents chatted with each oth-er while their kids occupied themselves with activities; some captured pictures of their toddlers crawling through a mini pumpkin patch or in front of a back drop
made out of hay, decorated with multi-ple scarecrows and pumpkins. Also, joint base fire fighters gave parents a chance to take pictures of their toddlers sitting in the front seat of the fire truck.
“[This event] is really important be-cause it gives our families a chance to do some really fun activities with their chil-dren,” said Donna Garfield, program op-erations specialist at Cody CDC. “Also, it gives the parents a chance to get the kids involved with where they work.”
Jeff Chatman, whose daughter attends Cody CDC, believes this event serves as a tool to help him to build better rela-tionships with the community.
“Sometimes, we come and just drop our kids off,” he said. “If you don’t meet peo-
Harvest Fest brings fall fun for JBM-HH families
PHOTO By dELONTE HarrOd
Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Child and Youth Program Assistant Kelley Smith carefully puts caramel on an apple at the request of eagerly-awaiting children at the Cody Child De-velopment Center Harvest Festival Oct. 23 on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. Parents and children could choose whether to put sprinkles, candy corn or colored marshmallows on their apples. see HarVEST, page 5
see BOSS, page 5
H H H The United States Army Band H H H CaLENdar OF EVENTS
Oct. 30 (7:30 p.m.), Oct. 31 (10:30 a.m.)
Various times
The U.S. Army Concert Band and Army Voices will perform “A Musical Masquerade” at Brucker Hall on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. This even is kid friendly and participants are encouraged to wear a costume.
Nov. 1 5 p.m. The U.S. Army Brass Quintet will perform at the Christ the King Anglican Church at 1801 North Quaker Lane, Alexandria, Va.
Nov. 8 2 p.m. The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” will perform as part of the Salute to Veterans event at Concert Hall at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Free tickets are request for this event; more information is available at www.usarmyband.com.
Nov. 8 4 p.m. The U.S. Army Blues will perform a Veterans Day concert at Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church in Bethesda, Md.
Nov. 9 7:30 p.m. The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” will perform a Salute to Veterans concert at Parmer Hall at Messiah College in Mechanicsburg, Pa. Free tickets are required for this event. More info is available at www.usarmyband.com.
Nov. 11 12:10 p.m. The U.S. Army Chorus will perform a Veterans Day concert at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.
Nov. 12 8 p.m. The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” will perform a Salute to Veterans concert at Hylton Performing Arts Center on The George Mason University Prince William Campus in Manassas, Va. Free tickets are required for this event. More info is available at www.usarmyband.com.
Nov. 15 3 p.m. The U.S. Army Blues will perform a Veterans Day concert at Brucker Hall on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH.
Nov. 17 7:30 p.m. The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” will perform An Evenings of Transcriptions as part of its Brucker Hall Recital Series at Brucker Hall on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH.
Performances are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted. All outdoor concerts are subject to cancellation or location change due to weather considerations. Call 703-696-3399 for up-to-date information on concert cancellations or location changes. For additional details and a full calendar of performances, visit www.usarmyband.com/event-calendar.html.
By Guv CallahanPentagram Staff Writer
Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) and Single Marine Programs have a variety of upcoming events for Soldiers and Marines looking to make the most of the fall season.
BOSS will host its annual Soldiers Ap-preciation Day event Oct. 30 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the community center (Bldg. 405) ball room on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. The celebration will feature free food, games and door prizes. Those interested should call 703-696-3471.
Soldiers are also invited to join BOSS for the annual Army-Navy Blood Donor Challenge, organized by the Armed Ser-
vices Blood Program. In order to help determine whether the Army or Navy gets bragging rights this year, Soldiers interested in participating should sign up on www.military.donor.com with the code “FTMYER.” The blood drive is open to Marines as well, and will be held at the Fort Myer Fitness Center Tuesday, Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Single Marine Program also has a wealth of events in the coming months. Established to improve quality of life for single Marines, the program focuses on boosting the morale and well-being of single Marines by involving them in planning and organizing activities, ac-cording to the JBM-HH SMP website.
BOss and sMP bring the fun for fall
PHOTO By raCHEL LarUE
Army Lt. Col. Ryan Morgan, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) deputy commanding officer, gives blood during the Army vs. Navy blood drive at the Fort Myer Fitness Center on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Dec. 3, 2014. This year’s blood drive, which is coordi-nated by the Armed Services Blood Program, will be held Nov. 10 at the Fort Myer Fitness Center.
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used to identify and discuss lo-cal-level issues, the program’s focus has shifted in recent years to consid-er potential service-wide issues, ac-cording to Kathy Feehan, JBM-HH AFAP coordinator.
“We are now trying to focus on those issues that have more of a global impact,” she said.
Issue: Virtual out processing inconsistencies
Kristi Pappas, a delegate repre-senting veterans, retirees, family members and dual military retirees, explained that active duty Soldiers can find out processing from in-stallations both a time consuming and stressful process as they make a permanent change of station, end their term of service or retire from the military.
“The military has come up with a program called OUTPROC and apparently there are installations that aren’t using it that could be us-ing it, should be using it,” she said. “We had a big discussion on how do we enforce it so that it happens.”
Army Regulation 600-8-101, dat-ed February 2015, allows Soldiers to virtually clear some installation activities while they are out process-ing rather than having to physically
check out of them. Pappas said that virtually clearing activities reduces stress levels and the time it takes an active duty Soldier to out process.
The group recommended that in-stallation activities Army-wide be mandated to comply with policy and procedures that require virtual out processing options.
Issue: Lack of proper shelf la-bels at commissaries
Focus group member Sgt. 1st Class Kirby Ingles explained that some la-
bels found on the shelves at commis-saries are not reflective of the prod-ucts that are on those shelves.
“Our recommendation is to en-sure that the shelf label and unit price actually reflect what’s on the shelf,” he said.
The AFAP focus group is required to meet at least annually but can meet whenever an issue is submit-ted to the base Army Community Service office. Issues submitted are then reviewed and rewritten by the focus group in paragraph form. If the issue is garrison related, it will hit the local garrison commander’s desk. Wide-ranging Army or mili-tary issues could make it all the way to the Secretary of the Army or De-fense Secretary’s desk’s for review.
“A lot of our family programs that are in place today are a direct result of AFAP,” said JBM-HH Chief of Staff Glenn Wait. “I think your ef-forts are fantastic.”
Service members, military family members, retirees and civilians can submit issues to the focus group at any time of the year. To submit an is-sue, visit the Army Community Ser-vice website at https://goo.gl/1cK4xJ.
To volunteer for a future focus group, call Feehan at 703-696-1229 or email her at [email protected].
Pentagram staff writer Julia LeDoux can be reached at [email protected].
Caisson Platoon host hayrides — Oct. 30-31The U.S. Army Caisson Platoon will host hayrides Oct.
30 from 5 to 9 p.m. and Oct. 31 from 4 to 10 p.m. at the stables on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. There will be hayrides, food, prizes, costume contests and fun for all ages. Enter the costume contest and compete to win a prize. For more information, call 703-696-3018.
Halloween trick-or-treat safetyIt’s trick-or-treat time, and this event, long awaited by
children of all ages, will take place on the Forts Myer and McNair portions of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. Halloween is fun for ev-eryone, but pay attention to these tips, from the U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center:
-Supervise children, and limit their adventures in treat acquisition to familiar neighborhoods.
-Make sure their costumes are fire-resistant, easy to see and short enough to prevent tripping.
-Use reflective tape, glow spray paint or a chemical glow light.
-Always use sidewalks and crosswalks; look in all directions before walking across the street (don’t cut through yards).
-Make sure masks or head coverings don’t block vision.-Caution children against vandalism and causing
damage to property.-Carry a flashlight and if a pumpkin is carried, be sure
it’s lit with a battery, not a candle.-Feed your child a full meal prior to trick-or-treating activities.-Always inspect the treats before they are eaten.-Pet owners: prevent your pet from being a menace
to children.-If you think your child has eaten something that
made him or her sick, call 911 or the Poison Control Hotline at 1-800-222-1222.
USMC Birthday Ball tickets on sale nowTickets are now on sale for Headquarters and Ser-
vice Battalion, Headquarters Marine Corps, Hender-son Hall’s Marine Corps Birthday Ball. The event takes place Nov. 7 at the Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel, with cocktails at 6 p.m., followed by the ceremony, dinner and dancing until midnight. For ticket prices and avail-ability, please visit www.mccsHH.com/BirthdayBall-HH2015. Additional information will be updated as it becomes available.
Transparenting — Nov. 2This seminar, set for Nov. 2 from noon to 4 p.m. in
Bldg. 201 on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base, is designed to provide parents who are separated or di-vorced with the tools to ensure that they are able to continue supporting and encouraging their children despite the breakup of the family unit. For more infor-mation or to register, call 703-696-3512.
Flu vaccine scheduleAndrew Rader U.S. Army Health Clinic’s annual flu
campaign has begun and season flu vaccine will be of-fered to all DEERS-eligible military service members, retirees, beneficiaries (ages 2 years and above) and De-partment of Defense civilians.
There will be vaccination events at the Fort Myer Memorial Chapel Fellowship Room on the follow-ing dates: Nov. 3, 5, 10 and 12 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Flu vaccination events will also be held Nov. 7 from 8 a.m. to noon.
Children under the age of two enrolled at Rader Clin-ic must receive their vaccine at the Rader Immunization Clinic or during a regular scheduled appointment with their primary care provider. Beneficiaries above the age of two should take advantage of the Memorial Chapel flu vaccination clinics to avoid the expected extended wait times at the Rader Immunization Clinic.
The Rader Clinic Flu Hotline (703-696-2994) has been updated for the 2015-2016 flu season and will continue to be updated throughout the flu season.
Veterans job fair coming to FedEx Field Nov. 5
RecruitMilitary and the Disabled American Veterans will hold a veterans job fair at FedEx Field Nov. 5 be-ginning at 11 a.m. This free hiring event is for veterans, transitioning service members, National Guard and Reserve members and spouses. For more information or to register, visit https://goo.gl/2fgYs2.
Program for patients with prostate cancer and their families — Nov. 5
The quarterly guest speaker program for patients with prostate cancer and their families will be Nov. 5 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Walter Reed National Military Medical Cen-ter, America Building, 2nd floor, room 2525 and at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital via video teleconference, Oaks Pavilion, 1st floor, room 332. Dr. Timothy Tausch, urologist at Fort Belvoir will discuss prostate cancer survi-vorship: urinary incontinence after treatment.
Military identification is required for base access to Walter Reed. For those without a military ID, call the Prostate Center at 301-319-2900 at least four business days prior to the event for base access. For more infor-mation, contact retired Col. Jane Hudak at 301-319-2918 or [email protected]
Grant Hall public open house — Nov. 7Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall announces its next quar-
terly public open house of Grant Hall’s historic third-floor courtroom, located on the Fort McNair portion of the joint base in southwest Washington, D.C., Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The courtroom is the site of the military tribunal, held from May through June 1865, of those thought responsible
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roes remains hallowed ground to honor and remember,” he said. “It goes to show that in everything he did, John has always been, above all else, motivated by the people of our total Army.”
Carter said McHugh was leaving the Army a stronger, more prepared force than when he came into the job six years ago, and thanked him for all of his work.
“Thank you for raising your right hand to serve,” Carter told McHugh. “Thank you for your ci-vility, your devotion to our people and for making the most profession-al land force on Earth even stron-ger, and from me, for our lifelong friendship.”
Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley, who was sworn in as the Ar-my’s top general in August, agreed that McHugh provided an import-ant stability to the Army during his tenure.
“It’s John McHugh, perhaps more than any other individual, who has brought stability to our Army in so many ways and in so many difficult times,” Milley said. “You have never failed us. You have fought hard for America’s Army … and you have led us through a number of very sig-nificant transitions over time. You guided through an Army in trans-formation, downsizing us by over 100,000 troops, most importantly, with compassion and care.”
He also thanked McHugh for his “genuine and deep concern for our troops and their families.”
“You never failed to champion the Soldiers, the civilians, the families
and the veterans of the U.S. Army,” Milley said. “You have been a class act in every sense of the word.”
When it was his turn to speak, McHugh expressed gratitude to both Carter and Milley, men McHugh said he has known for years.
“Every day has been a learning ex-perience, and I hope I’ve learned by your example and grown through your knowledge,” he told Carter.
And McHugh assured Milley that he and Eric Fanning, who was nominated to succeed McHugh as Secretary of the Army in September and awaits congressional confirma-tion, are the right men to lead the Army into the future.
“I look forward to watching you lead with your usual skill and deter-mination and success,” he told Milley.
McHugh said much has changed since he took over in 2009, with the force facing more threats with less money and fewer Soldiers.
“In 2009, the Army’s base and contingency operations budgets
totaled over $235 billion,” he said. “Today, our combined funds are set a little bit over $150 billion, ap-proximately a 36 percent cut for an Army still at war. In 2009, the ac-tive Army end strength was about 553,000 while today it has declined to just over 491,000.”
McHugh called on the nation – Congress, the Obama administra-tion, the Pentagon and the Ameri-can people – to make sure that the Army has the resources it needs to continue to do its job.
“This Army has proven time and time again, it can, it will do the im-possible,” he said. “But in an era of growing connectivity and more adaptive, capable adversaries, even the greatest land force on the face of the earth needs support. It needs a predictable, reasonable level of resources. This is this na-tion’s responsibility.”
Pentagram staff writer Guv Callahan can be reached at [email protected].
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The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Presidential Salute Battery fires a 19-gun salute for Army Secretary John M. McHugh during an Army Full Honors Farewell Ceremony for McHugh on Summerall Field at the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Oct. 23.
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Sgt. 1st Class Kirby Ingles, an active duty Soldier with the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), addresses members of the Joint Base Myer-Hen-derson Hall Army Family Action Plan fo-cus group Oct. 21 on the Fort Myer por-tion of the joint base. The focus group, coordinated by Army Community Ser-vice, convenes annually to discuss and make recommendations on Army-wide quality-of-life issues, such as medical services or commissary shopping.
3. Warrior Care MonthNovember has been declared War-
rior Care Month. The theme for the month is “Show of Strength.” No-vember 2013 was the first official-ly-declared Warrior Care Month; the annual event has two goals: to honor wounded service members for their service and sacrifice and to help bring awareness to the resources that are obtainable for those who fall ill or suffer injury. For more information on DoD’s activities for Warrior Care Month, go to www.defense.gov.
4. Military Family Apprecia-tion Month
November is also Military Family Appreciation month, an observance that was created more than a de-cade ago to recognize the sacrifices made by service members and their families. This month-long highlight of activities focuses on family resil-ience and wellbeing. To see what is offered locally — everything from “Baby Bundles” to “Marriage En-
richment” – call Army Community Service on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH at 703-696-3512 or Ma-rine Corps Community Services’ Marine and Family Programs at 703-614-7200.
5. Military performers reach for the stars
Operation Rising Star is down to
12 finalists. They will showcase their talents at a venue in San Antonio Nov. 28, 30 and sometime in Decem-ber. Operation Rising Star is a talent competition that seeks to “demon-strate the Army’s commitment to high-quality programs that support
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U.S. Army then-1st. Lt. Florent A. Groberg, officer in charge for personal security detail, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division travels in a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter over Kunar province, Afghanistan, July 16, 2012. President Barack Obama recently announced that Groberg, who is now a retired captain, will receive the nation’s highest award for combat valor — the Medal of Honor — during a Nov. 12 White House ceremony.
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By Spc. Brandon C. Dyer The Old Guard Public Affairs
Three U.S. Army Soldiers, Maj. Dale W. Richardson, 28, of Mount Sterling, Ill.; Staff Sgt. Bunyan D. Price Jr., 20, of Monroe, N.C.; and Sgt. Rodney L. Griffin, 21, of Mexico, Mo., were buried with full military honors in Arlington National Ceme-tery, Oct. 20.
The Soldiers were missing since the Vietnam War and were identified by the De-partment of Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) using circumstan-tial evidence and forensic identification tools, includ-ing mitochondrial DNA, matched with their siblings.
Richardson, Price and Griffin, all assigned to 2nd Battalion, 34th Armor Reg-iment, 25th Infantry Divi-sion, were passengers aboard an UH-1H Iroquois (Huey) helicopter that was enroute to Fire Support Base Ka-tum, South Vietnam, when it was diverted due to bad weather.
After flying into Cambodi-an airspace, the aircraft came under heavy enemy ground fire, causing the pilot to
make an emergency landing in Kampong Cham Province, Cambodia.
Richardson, Price, and Grif-fin died at the site of the crash during a firefight with enemy forces. Their remains were not immediately recovered.
The Huey’s four crewmen and its four passengers sur-vived the landing.
One crewman was able to evade being captured by en-emy forces and later returned to friendly lines.
The other three crewmen and one passenger were cap-tured. The Vietnamese re-leased two of the captured crewmen in 1973, and the remains of the other two cap-tured men were returned to U.S. control in the 1980s and identified.
After a 20-year joint in-vestigation by the U.S. and the Kingdom of Cambodia (K.O.C.), the human remains and military gear were recov-ered from a single grave.
The group remains repre-senting the crew are being laid to rest by the 3d. U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard).
Today there are 1,626 American service members still unaccounted for from the Vietnam War.
Three U.S. Soldiers lost in Vietnam War laid to rest 42 years after crash
Soldiers of the 3d U.S. Infantry Reg-iment (The Old Guard) conduct a full military honors burial for Army Maj. Dale W. Richardson, 28, of Mount Sterling, Ill.; Staff Sgt. Bunyan D. Price Jr., 20, of Monroe, N.C.; and Sgt. Rodney L. Griffin, 21, of Mexico, Mo., buried within a single casket of group remains Oct. 20, in Arlington National Cemetery. The three Sol-diers went missing in Vietnam when their UH-1H Iroquois (Huey) helicop-ter was shot down after being di-verted by bad weather to Cambodi-an airspace. Richardson, Price, and Griffin died at the site of the crash during a firefight with enemy forces. All three soldiers were identified by circumstantial evidence and foren-sic identification tools, to include mitochondrial DNA, matched with their siblings.PHOTOS By SPC. BraNdON C. dyEr
Chef Matt Finarelli led the two-hour class, which echoed with laughter and an easy camaraderie between the couples.
“It’s the kind of meal couples can make together,” he said of the meal participants prepared.
The group began by making dessert first, before they turned their attention to the beef stro-ganoff and Waldorf salad.
“There’s two reasons we do this,” Finarelli said. “First, it’s typically served cold and the other reason is we typically screw dessert up.”
Marine Sgt. David Gettle and his wife, Kelsey, and Army 1st Sgt. David Caleb and his wife, Leslie, partnered up at one of three cooking stations set up for the event.
The Gettles, who have been mar-
ried for four years, said the evening was a true “date night” for them and a chance to reconnect without having to worry about who was watching their children.
“We don’t have family in the area and they had child care avail-able,” said Leslie.
The Calebs have been mar-ried for six years and have hectic schedules that don’t often allow them to spend time together in the kitchen.
“We both enjoy cooking and we thought it would be nice to cook together,” said Leslie.
And while the couple share cooking duties, there is no question about who is the bet-ter cook in their family. David quickly pointed to Leslie when asked that question, eliciting a laugh from his wife.
“I’m getting there,” he said with his own laugh.
Pentagram staff writer Julia LeDoux can be reached at [email protected].
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From left, Leslie Caleb, husband Army 1st Sgt. Daivd Caleb, Kelsey Gettle and husband Marine Corps Sgt. David Gettle, were two of six couples who prepared meals Oct. 22. at Memorial Chapel during Date Night: Sizzlin’ in the Kitchen, part of the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Domestic Vio-lence Awareness Month observance.
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ple within that five or 10 minute window, you won’t get to know other children, you don’t get to know other parents.”
As Henry Wolfinger, 72, pa-tiently waited for his grand-daughter, Kennedy, 4, to finish getting her face painted. He said he thought the event was good because of the multiple activi-ties. Wolfinger, who personally hasn’t served in the military, loves to bring Kennedy, who attends Hoffman-Boston Ele-mentary school not far from the joint base, to the annual festival.
“Everyone is having fun,” Wolfinger said.
Vendors also provided pam-phlets about existing and new family care programs, immu-nizations and child safety on JBM-HH.
Garfield said this is one of two seasonal events centered on health and fitness.
“This is a great place to pass out information,” said Susan McGlothin, community educa-tor, JBM-HH Army Communi-ty Service. Her husband served in the Navy for 22 years. Thanks to their traveling while serving in the military, they’ve visited more than 10 harvest fests over the years; the event at JBM-HH was her first fall festival for 2015.
Chatman said that his daughter, age 10, makes sure he puts harvest fest on his calendar each year.
“This event definitely brings people together,” he said. “It is a fun event for the whole family.”
Pentagram staff writer Delonte Harrod can be reached at [email protected].
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Jalessa Robinson, volunteer with Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Child, Youth and School Services, paints a ghost-like mask on 4-year-old Kenne-dy Wolfinger’s face at the Cody Child Development Center Harvest Festival Oct. 23 on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. Kids jumped up and down inside inflatables, got their faces painted, ran around and danced to hip-hop music at the annual event.
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Jaylen Davis-Hart, 12, looks on as Gabby Gilbert, 9, attempts to find a marshmallow, tied to a string, hanging from a clothing rack while blind folded at the Cody Child Development Center’s Harvest Festival Oct. 23 at the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. The game is called Candy Corn Husking. Participants are blind folded and then told to find the candy.
SMP will host a Halloween party at 6 p.m. on Oct. 30 at the Kickback. The event will fea-ture pumpkin carving, caramel apples and a costume contest, among other attractions.
Marines with a penchant for jousting can sign up for a trip to Medieval Times in Hanover, Md., on Nov. 13. The $45 fee includes transportation to the venue and admission to the show, which includes dinner.
Those interested must register by Nov. 4.
Marines are also welcome to celebrate Thanksgiving with a free lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 18 in Bldg. 28 on the Henderson Hall portion of the joint base.
The Thanksgiving festivities will continue with the SMP Turkey Bowl flag football tour-nament at 8 a.m. on Nov. 20 at the Fort McNair Football Field. Rosters are limited to 10 peo-ple and must be turned into the SMP Coordinator by 5 p.m. Nov. 13. SMP will accept only the first
10 rosters turned in, according to the website. The tournament will feature six-on-six flag football for all DoD ID card holders ages 18 and up. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
For more information about SMP, contact the SMP Coordinator Of-fice at 703-696-0033 or email [email protected].
For more information about BOSS, check the program’s Facebook page at www.face-book.com/JBMHHBOSS.
Pentagram staff writer Guv Callahan can be reached at [email protected].
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readiness and resilience,” according to the article. The national competition accept-ed online submissions from various mili-tary installations across the country. From there, 12 finalists were selected. It is un-clear what winners will receive. For more details, go to http://goo.gl/RwiwSN.
6. Running For TurkeyRegistration is open for the 7th annual
JBM-HH Turkey Trot 5K until 11:59 p.m. Nov. 11. The event will start on Nov. 13. Runners will start and end at Cpl. Terry L. Smith Gymnasium on the Henderson Hall portion of the joint base. The first 100 registered participants will receive an event tee shirt. Medals and prizes will be top finishers in age categories. Runners can register online or on site from 5:45 to 6:15 a.m. New this year: A squad competition in support of the Great American Smoke out. For details on this four-person com-pletion or to register, go to www.mccshh.com/OoRahRunSeries.
7. Voting encouragementThe Army is encouraging Soldiers
to vote. On Nov. 4, Army voting assis-tance officers at global installations will launch a campaign to motivate Army family members to increase their voting participation. To increase participation, Army voting assistance officers will help Soldiers register and provide them with extra resources for educational purposes. For more information, contact JBM-HH Voting Assistance Officer Donna Thom-as at 703-696-6361. On the Henderson Hall portion of the joint base, Marine Corps Capt. Stephen Deitchman is the voting assistance officer for Headquar-ters and Service Battalion. He can be reached at 703-693-7242.
8. DoD supports science-technolo-gy in D.C. schools
The Department of Defense Test Re-source Management Center and the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering have partnered with Cardozo High School in Washington, D.C., to transform an ordinary classroom into a state-of-the-art lab. The FLEX LAB Aviation Classroom Experience (FLEX-ACE) will help to give students the “ability to learn, comprehend and retain new con-cepts, in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics,” accord-
ing to a DoD news article. Read more at http://go.usa.gov/c3DQV.
9. Army seeks athletesThe Army Sports Program is still ac-
cepting applications for those who would like to fulfill their “individual athletic po-tential.” The program is accepting applica-tion for those who would like to run cross country in 2016 through Dec. 1. All-Army Sports includes Soldiers from active and reserve components. Soldiers on All-Army sports teams compete in a variety of sports at the highest levels to include Armed Forces, USA Nationals and Military World Games, according to the All-Army Sports website. For more information, call 210-466-1337 or email [email protected].
10. New long-term TDY per diem ratesThe DoD made changes to long-term
temporary duty (TDY) per diem rates. The new policy will go into effect Nov. 1, according to a Department of Defense news article. The change is to provide an incentive for long-term travelers to seek extended-stay lodgings, which are often less expensive. Long-term TDY per diem will cap at a flat rate of 75 percent for travel between 31 and 180 days, and 55 percent for travel lasting 181 days or lon-ger. To review the new rates, visit http://go.usa.gov/c3Dsh.
Pentagram staff writer Delonte Harrod can be reached at [email protected].
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Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Command Sgt. Maj. Randall Woods, right, fills out an application to become a member of the Fort Myer Officers’ Club Oct. 21. Woods became the second enlisted member of the club, which recently opened up membership to ac-tive duty and retired enlisted personnel in the ranks of E7 to E9. The first enlisted mem-ber of the club, retired Command Sgt. Maj. Andrew Winfree, watches as Woods fills out the required membership paperwork. Those enlisted interested in learning more about club membership can visit Five-Star Catering in Bldg. 214 along Jackson Avenue on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base, or visit online at www.jbmhhmwr.com.
Enlisted members welcome
Reservations are required. Spouses are encouraged to register and attend. Call the SFL-TAP office, 703-696-0973 or log-in at www.acap.army.mil. Available to all registered clients who have completed DD2648/2648-1 and initial counseling. Location of seminars and workshops are in the SFL-TAP Bldg. 404 on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH unless otherwise noted.
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• Dec. 3 -4**• Mar. 22-23
Business franchise opportunities
• Dec. 21, 1 to 3 p.m.
Finding and applying for federal jobs 9:30 a.m. to noon
• Nov 10• Jan. 27
Federal resume 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
• Nov. 12• Dec. 17*
Accessing higher education 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Dec. 7-8*
Career technical training 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Dec. 15-16*
Career resources 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Nov. 9
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• Nov. 24• Dec. 23
Credit scores from good to excellent 1 to 3 p.m.
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• Nov. 12• Dec. 17*
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• Nov. 23• Dec. 22
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This year’s 7th annual Joint Base Myer-Hen-derson Hall Turkey Trot 5K Nov. 11 is one of several events happening throughout the Na-tional Capital Region this fall. To register for the race, go online at http://go.usa.gov/c3DwV. Additionally, next month will also see national recognition of a U.S. Soldier: President Barack Obama announced earlier this month that he would award the Medal of Honor to retired U.S. Army Capt. Florent A. Groberg for courage and endurance during an ambush in Afghanistan nearly three years ago.
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Anger management — Nov. 10Individuals will receive information on the basic prin-
ciples of anger management during this session, which takes place Nov. 10 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in Bldg. 201 on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. Attend-ees will also learn about the impact of unmanaged anger and receive resources on how to recognize and manage the anger triggers in their own lives. For information or to register, call 703-696-3512.
Save the date: National Veterans Day Observance Nov. 11
The 62nd annual National Veterans Day Observance to honor all veterans who served and continue to serve in the military is scheduled for Nov. 11 at Arlington National Cemetery.
The U.S. Army Military District of Washington will conduct a Presidential Armed Forces Full Honor Wreath-Laying Ceremony at 11 a.m. at the Tomb of the Unknowns, to be followed by an observance program hosted by the Department of Defense in Arlington’s Memorial Amphitheater. A prelude by the U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” will begin in the amphitheater at 10:30 a.m.
Both the wreath-laying ceremony and the observance program are free and open to the public.
For additional information regarding this event, includ-ing parking, cemetery access, shuttle service transporta-tion details and more, go to http://goo.gl/gDRECv.
Guest speaker on SSI and SSDI – Nov. 13Matthew Famiglietti, an attorney with expertise in employ-
ment discrimination law, Social Security Disability law, and special education will speak at a workshop Nov. 13, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., in Pentagon Conference Room M3. The work-shop will focus on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Having a dis-ability himself, Famiglietti has insight into issues that affect people with disabilities. He has worked at the University of South Carolina Center for Developmental Disabilities and the U.S. Department of Labor. Please register by Nov. 12, by calling 703-693-5353 or 703-696-0783 or by emailing [email protected].
Save the date: Hiring Heroes career fair — Nov. 17
A Hiring Heroes career fair will be held Nov. 17 at Spates Community Club on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Network with employers from the Department of Defense and other federal agen-cies and private sector firms with positions available for wounded, ill, injured or transitioning service members, veterans, spouses and their primary caregivers. For more information, contact Sylvia Parker at 571-372-2124 or [email protected].
Save the dates: American Education Week events — Nov. 16-18
American Education Week is Nov. 16 through 20, and the Fort Myer Education Center is hosting multiple events during that week, including its annual Education Fair Nov. 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community Cen-ter (Bldg. 405) at the Fort Myer potion of JBM-HH. The Fort Myer Education Center is also hosting an open house and Department of Veterans Affairs brief-ing Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to noon in room 110 of the Di-rectorate of Emergency Services (Bldg. 415). The cen-ter is also hosting a Nov. 17 briefing titled “Choosing a Major: Your Major Matters” from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Town Hall on Fort Myer; and a Nov. 18 briefing titled “Overcoming Test Anxiety” at the Community Center. On Nov. 18, there will be two briefings at the Commu-
nity Center: Troops to Teachers from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. and Green to Go from noon to 1 p.m. To RSVP for any of these briefings, call 703-696-3178/1652. For more information about American Education Week or JBM-HH’s education services, call Karen Powell at 703-696-1541.
Pentagram to publish Nov. 25 ahead of holiday
The Pentagram will publish Wednesday, Nov. 25–one day early–ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday on Nov. 26. Additionally, the Pentagram will not be published the last two Thursdays in December during the holiday season. The first issue of calendar year 2016 will be Jan. 7.
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The People’s Marathon
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Competitor Patrick Johnson of Atlanta, Ga., races through Washington’s damp streets during the Marine Corps Marathon, Oct. 25. More than 30,000 runners dashed 26.2 miles through Washington and Arlington, Va., during this year’s race, which marked the 40th running of the “The Peoples Marathon.” Johnson finished the race in 3 hours, 24 minutes.
Gen. Robert Neller, the 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps, awards Trevor LaFontaine, the top male finisher of the 40th Marine Corps Mar-athon, his gold wreath in Arlington, Va., Oct. 25. The top three male and female finishers each received a medal, a tro-phy and a wreath, which was made in Marathon, Greece. This year’s participants joined the 512,370 runners, who have completed the “Marathon of the Monu-ments” since its inaugu-ral event in 1976.
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More than 30,000 runners, walkers and other participants from all over the world start the 40th Marine Corps Marathon in Arlington, Va., Oct. 25. This year’s participants joined the 512,370 runners who have complet-ed the “Peoples Marathon” since its inaugural event in 1976. The event starts and finishes just outside Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Wright Gate near the Marine Corps War Memorial.
PHOTO By SgT. JUSTIN M. BOLINg
Ruby-colored Eagle, Globe and Anchor medals were given to those who completed the 40th Marine Corps Marathon at Arlington, Va., Oct. 25. The medal celebrates the event’s ruby anniversary.
40th running of the Marine Corps Marathon draws thousands to Arlington, D.C.;Army 2nd Lt. Trevor Lafontaine wins the race in 2:24:25
