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1. Medal of Honor ceremony.President Barrack Obama will

award theMedal of Honor to 1st Lt.Alonzo H. Cushing during a WhiteHouse ceremony Nov. 6, accordingto an Army News Service article.The medal will be awarded post-humously to Cushing, who servedas a Union battery commander for

Battery A, 4th U.S. Artillery duringthe Battle of Gettysburg during theCivilWar. Cushing, severely woundedby shrapnel, refused to leave his postto observe enemy troops advancingtoward his position. He relayedhis orders to his second-in-com-mand, Sgt. Frederick Fuger, beforethousands of Confederate infantryassaulted his position on CemeteryHill, south of Gettysburg. His efforts“contributed mightily” to the repulseof the enemy assault.

2. Marine Corps birthday.Nov. 10, 2014, marks the 239th

birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps,which was created by the SecondContinental Congress during ameeting in Philadelphia’s TunTavern.The resolution that passed includeda passage that “two battalions ofMarines be raised” for service insupport of the fleet. This resolution

Army scoresdouble victoryhooah at 39thMarine CorpsMarathon

By Jim DresbachPentagram Staff Writer

The Army ran with theMarines duringOct. 26’s Marine Corps Marathon, butafter 26.2 miles, two Soldiers shot past allservice members and elite civilian mara-thoners to stand atop the victory podium.AnArmy specialist and captain captured

the male and female 2014 MCM maleand female titles, respectively. Both Spc.Samuel Kosgei and Capt.Meghan Curranwere running in their first-ever “People’sMarathon” as Kosgei, who is stationed atFort Riley, Kan., clipped along the coursein a time of two hours, 22 minutes and 12seconds while Curran, in her 26.2-miledebut, bettered the ladies’ field in 2:51:47.Both marathon Soldiers made sig-

nificant moves during the 18th mile ofthe race. Kosgei broke away from hisAll-Army Marathon teammates to huntdown mid-race leader Getachew Asfawand catch him smack dab in the vicinityof the Smithsonian museums and Curranpassed Colleen Little near the NationalMall mile markers with around eightmiles left to run.“I think the first guy (Asfaw) went too

hard at the beginning,” Kosgei said fol-lowing his finish. “I couldn’t see him atthe 16th mile then I started running himdown, but I knew I’d get him because Iwas still feeling good. After I passed him,I knew I had control of the race. He tookoff early and we let him go. We knew we’drun him down because we work as a team.I knewmy guys (teammates) were getting

a little bit heavy, so I said, ‘let me go gethim’ because it was getting late to catchup. I pushed myself at 16, 17 and, 18, andI got him. I took control after 18 miles.Kosgei’s co-conspirator in running

down Asfaw, Spc. Laban Sialo, wassecond in 2:23:48.Curran was a last-minute addition to

the female All-ArmyMarathon Team. Shepreviously ran cross country and track at

West Point, but the 2014 MCM victoryis the capper on a stellar running career.“I got asked to run this two weeks

ago for the Army,” Curran admitted toreporters at the finish line. “It was a goodeffort for a first marathon. I just ran ashard as I could and did not do anythingdumb. I didn’t want to go out too fast.”While Curran ran her race through

the streets and highways of Washington,

D.C. and Virginia, she had the oppor-tunity to watch the men’s drama unfold.By the time she reached the Arlington,Va. finish line, she had a good idea theArmy marathoners were going to sweepthe men’s, women’s and MCM ArmedForces Challenge.“The guys looked strong; at all the

switch-backs, I could see the guys and

By Damien SalasPentagram Staff Writer

Doctors and nurses at AndrewRader U.S. Army Health Clinic onJoint Base Myer-Henderson Hallperformed a drill Oct. 24 to betterprepare health care providers in theevent a patient suspected of con-tracting the Ebola Virus Disease(EVD) shows up at the clinic.With heightened screenings for

passengers flying to the U.S. fromWest African countries experi-encing EVD outbreaks set in placeand an increasing number of servicemembers deployed to Monrovia,Liberia, precautions are being takenby healthcare facilities across theU.S. to better prepare for the virus,according to Lt. Col. Ed Weinberg,Rader Clinic Commander.“We have to start talking about

Ebola,” said Weinberg. “We have tohave real discussions about what wewill do as the [registered nurse], asthe [licensed practical nurse]. The

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Seasonal influenza vaccinationsAndrew Rader U.S. ArmyHealth Clinic is hosting

a series of influenza vaccination clinics at MemorialChapel and Rader Clinic on the Fort Myer portionof the joint base. Flu vaccinations will be admin-istered at Memorial Chapel Oct. 30, 7:30 a.m. to3:30 p.m. Flu vaccinations will be administered atRader Clinic Nov. 1, 8 a.m. to noon. The clinics areopen to all active duty service members and theirbeneficiaries, military retirees and their beneficia-ries and DoD civilians. Children under age 2 mustreceive the vaccination at the medical facility theyare enrolled at. For more information, visit www.kacc.narmc.amedd.army.mil/sites/rader/default.aspx, or call the flu hotline at 703-696-2994.

Salute from the ChiefA special Twilight Tattoo will be held to recog-

nize five Americans for their outstanding service insupport of the United States Army will be awardedthe Outstanding Civilian Service award Oct. 30at 4:30 p.m. on Whipple Field on the Fort Myerportion of the joint base. The award is the third-highest service honor the Army can bestow upon acivilian. Remarks will be provided by Chief of Staffof the Army, Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, who willrecognize Tom Donohue of the U.S. Chamber ofCommerce, Suni Harford of Citi Group, TomWernerof the Red Sox Foundation and Bob Woodruff ofthe Bob Woodruff Foundation. This event is freeand open to the public.

Halloween trick or treat safetyIt’s trick or treat time, and this event, long awaited

by children of all ages, will take place at Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall on the Forts Myer andMcNair portions of the joint base Friday, Oct. 31from 6 to 8 p.m. Halloween is fun for everyone,but pay attention to these tips which come fromthe U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center:• Supervise children, and limit their adventuresin treat acquisition to the housing area inwhich they reside and only residences withlighted entry ways.

see NEWS NOTES, page 4

News NotesRader Clinic staff rehearse for Ebola

10 things to know about DoD in November

see 39TH MCM, page 4

see 10 THINGS, page 8

see EBOLA, page 4

PHOTO BY RACHEL LARUE

Michael Wardian, from Arlington, Va., leads the pack during the Marine Corps Marathon Oct. 26, 2014. The MCM course startsand finishes near the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., and winds its way through parts of Virginia and Washington,D.C. For more images from this year’s event, see pages 6 and 7 or visit www.flickr.com/photos/jbm-hh.

The People’sMarathonThe People’sThe People’sMarathonMarathon

PHOTO BY DAMIEN SALAS

Dr. Bazigha Hasan, Andrew Rader U.S. Army Health Clinic physician, donsPPE before entering a quarantine room for a simulation Oct. 24 to preparehealthcare workers in the case of an Ebola patient on the Fort Myer portionof Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. The clinic, along with other local healthcare officials, used this exercise to solidify a plan of action for patientsexperiencing symptoms of the disease with a travel history to infectedareas.

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JBM-HH Veterans Day holiday hoursMost offices on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11, a federal holiday com-memorating Veterans Day: the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 when an armisticebetween the U.S. and Allied nations and Germany went into effect; Nov. 11, 1919, Armistice Day was com-memorated for the first time.Most military activities will have curtailed operations Monday, Nov. 10. The following facilities and places ofbusiness have reported open or closed hours for Nov. 10 and 11. Unless otherwise noted, the list appliesto Nov. 11. This list is not all encompassing; please check with the facility you wish to visit for more details.

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

Nov. 11 - closed.

Dining Facility(703-696-2087)

The Marine Corps Birthday Meal will be served from 11 a.m. to 1:30p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6. Cost is $4.65 (everyone is invited; rememberto bring cash); dinner will be at the regular time from 4:30 to 6 p.m.Nov. 7 to Nov. 11:Brunch: 9 a.m. to noon.Supper: 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Headquarters Command Battalion,Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH

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

Environmental Management Division(703-696-8055)

Nov. 11 - closed.

Headquarters & Services Battalion,Headquarters Marine Corps

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

Executive Management Housing Division(703-696-1152)

Nov. 11 - closed.

Memorial Chapel (703-696-6635) Nov. 11 - closed.

Old Post Chapel Nov. 11 - closed.

Rader Health Clinic (703-696-2977) Nov. 10 and 11 - closed.

Rader Dental Clinic (703-696-3460) Nov. 10 and 11 - closed.

Fort McNair Health Clinic (202-685-3100) Nov. 10 and 11 - closed.

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

Fort Myer Exchange Nov. 11 - open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fort Myer Express Nov. 11 - open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Fort McNair Express (202-484-5823) Nov. 11 - closed.

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

Nov. 11 - closed.

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

Nov. 11 - closed.

Subway (703-243-1786) Nov. 11 - open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Petals and Blooms (703-525-0489) Nov. 11 - open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Barber Shop (703-351-6569) Nov. 11 - open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cleaners (703-358-9257) Nov. 11 - open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

GNC (703-522-6786) Nov. 11- open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Optical Shop (703-528-9122) Nov. 11 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

McNair Barber Shop (202-484-7019) Nov. 11 closed.

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

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

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

American Clipper Barber Shop (703-271-8177) Nov. 11 - open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Java Café (571-483-1962) Nov. 11 - open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cpl. Terry L. Smith Gymnasium (703-614-7214) Nov. 11 - open 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Outdoor Recreation Gear Issue (703-693-4730) Nov. 11 - closed.

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

Reenlistment (703-696-1321) Nov. 11 - closed.

Veterinary Clinic (703-696-3604) Nov. 11 - closed.

CYSS (703-696-3057) Nov. 11 - closed.

ACS (703-696-3510) Nov. 11- closed.

Fort Myer Fitness Center (703-696-7867) Nov. 11 - open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Fort McNair Fitness Center (202-685-3117) Nov. 11 - closed.

Library (703-696-3555) Nov. 11 - closed.

Rec Center (703-696-3470) Nov. 11 - closed.

Auto Shop (703-696-3387) Nov. 11 - closed.

Fort Myer Officers Club (703-524-3037) Nov. 11 - closed.

Fort McNair Officers Club (202-484-5800) Nov. 11 - closed.

Spates Community Club (703-527-1302) Nov. 11 - closed.

Bowling Center (703-528-4766) Nov. 11 - open noon to 6 p.m.

Caption This no. 41Each week, “Caption

This” will feature a phototaken on base. It’s up toyou to figure out the best,funniest or craziest captionthat describes what’s goingon in the picture. Theonly rule is you have toKEEP IT CLEAN!Caption This submissions

can be sent to [email protected], leftin the comments on www.facebook.com/jbmhh ordropped off at HeadquartersBldg. 59, suite 116. Don’tforget to add the CaptionThis number, your name,rank or posit ion andwhere you work.The winner’s name,

caption and the photo willbe printed in the newspaper.If you have a photo you thinkwould make a great CaptionThis, send it in.

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Caption Thisno. 40 winner“I told you not totouch thesorcerer’s wand,Mickey.”

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U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY SPC. CODY W. TORKELSON

Soldiers of Hotel Company of the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall-based 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) conduct helocast training at Naval Air Station,Patuxent River, Md., Oct. 17. Helocast is an airborne technique used by small units, such as special operations forces, to insert troops into a military area of operation.


Three 3d U.S. Army Infantry (The OldGuard) Delta Company Soldiers reenlistedin front of an iconic American documentthe morning of Oct. 28 in the rotunda ofthe National Archives in Washington D.C.Staff Sgt. Christopher Schneider, Spc.

Christopher Gladstone and Spc. CodyGuidryraised their right hands and retook enlist-ment oaths adjacent to the United StatesConstitution in a ceremony witnessed byfellow Old Guard Soldiers and officers.Schneider, who was accompanied by his

wife Cynthia and 20-month-old son, Landon,re-upped for seven years while Gladstoneand Guidry reenlisted in the Army for anadditional three years.The senior of the reenlistees addressed his

fellow Old Guard Soldiers and specificallythe two specialists following the oath-taking.“Gladstone, Guidry, it’s a good life. It’s

hard, but it’s the most rewarding [life] you’llever have,” said Schneider, a 13-year careerSoldier fromManitowoc,Wisc., of his Armyyears. “Continue forward and let your buddiesknow that this is a good path.”Guidry is a native of Thibodaux, La.,

and Gladstone calls Perry Hall, Md., home.As for his final reenlistment, Schneider was

pleased to promise to support and defend theConstitution in front of the original article.“The fact that we’re stationed in D.C.

presented the unique opportunity to do it[the reenlistments] here [at the NationalArchives],” the staff sergeant said. “It onlyseemed fitting for me, when presented withthe idea, to come here and do it in front ofthe document itself.”


A team of family advocates from Army CommunityService on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall provide support to victims of domesticviolence and child abuse on the installation. The threebranches of FAP include victim advocacy, new parentprogram and community education.The Family Advocacy Program for the Army is made

up of two sides- a prevention side housed at ACS and atreatment side at Andrew Rader U.S. ArmyHealth Clinic.“The victim advocacy programs we offer are specific

to survivors of domestic violence,” said Kelly Smith,JBM-HH FAP manager. “We currently have a team ofthree victim advocates that are available 24/7 to providesupport to victims of domestic violence.”The treatment side at Rader Clinic provides inter-

vention services when they receive a report of domesticviolence or child abuse, according to Smith.Examples of support include accompanying a victim

to court, advocating on behalf of victims to commandor requesting a protection order, according to Smith.Once a report is made, the social worker is required tobrief the commander in unrestricted cases.“The victim and service member are sent to Rader

for an assessment before the case is sent to the [FAP]board,” said Smith. “The commander has the authorityto hold that service member accountable or advocate onbehalf of that service member after the assessment. Thena board hears the case, and vote based on preponder-

D Company reenlistments takeplace in front of Constitution

ACS advocatesfor domesticviolenceprevention,parent support

The U.S. Army Band performance scheduleNov. 610 a.m.

The U.S. Army HeraldTrumpets will perform during the opening ceremony for a Library of Congress exhibitioncalled “Magna Carta: Muse and Mentor” at the Library of Congress inWashington, D.C.

Nov. 77 p.m.

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

Nov. 83 p.m.

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

Nov. 93 p.m.

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

Nov. 93 p.m.

The U.S. Army Band Downrange presents “Honoring Service to America,” a performance at Merchants Square,ColonialWilliamsburg,Va.

Nov. 116 p.m.

The U.S. Army Blues presents “Jazz GreatsWho Served,” which includes music from Jimi Hendrix, Joe Henderson,Doc Severinsen, James Moody, Glenn Miller, John Coltrane, ClaryTerry and Artie Shaw.This performance takesplace at the Millennium Stage atThe Kennedy Center inWashington, D.C.

Nov. 117:30 p.m.

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

Nov. 128 a.m.

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

PENTAGRAM Thursday, October 30, 2014 3Community

Performances arefree and open tothe public, unlessotherwise noted. Alloutdoor concerts aresubject to cancellationor location changedue to weatherconsiderations.Please call 703-696-3399 for up-to-dateinformation onconcert cancellationsor location changes.For additional detailsand a full calendar ofperformances, visitwww.usarmyband.com/event-calendar.html.

see VIOLENCE, page 8

Sizzling in the kitchen


Staff Sgt. Christopher Schneider, Spc. Cody Guidry andSpc. Christopher Gladstone reenlist at the National ArchivesRotunda in Washington, D.C., Oct. 28. The rotunda holds theDeclaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights and the U.S.Constitution, along with murals by artist Barry Faulkner. Formore photographs log onto flickr.com/photos/jbm-hh.

PHOTOS BY RACHEL LARUE

Chef Matt Finarelli, culinary instructor, center, checks on soup during Joint Base Myer-Henderson HallFamily Advocacy Program’s Sizzling in the Kitchen, Oct. 24. The evening cooking class celebratedhealthy relationships and was an extension of their Screamfree Marriage Workshop, in conjunctionwith Fort Belvoir. The next four-week Screamfree Marriage Workshop will be held at Fort Belvoir’sArmy Community Services, Bldg. 200, Jan. 6, 13, 20 and 27. To register, call 703-805-2631 or [email protected].


yell at them,” Curran said about hercatching glimpses of Kosgei’s reelingin of Asfaw.As for the 10K portion of the race,

Mynor Lopez of Falls Church wonin a time of 32:39. Sarah Bishop, 32,of Gilroy, Calif., took theMCM10Kwomen’s crown in 37:58. The 2014

10K field was the largest field ofMCM 10K runners ever, totaling7,636 competitors.The marathon start line witnessed

19,661 starters including celebritystarter/actor Sean Astin andMedal ofHonor recipient retiredMarine Cpl.William Kyle Carpenter. Carpenterparachuted as part of an aerial teamthat delivered a 7,800 square-foot

American flag to theMCM start line.Carpenter finished the 26.2 miles in5:07:45, and Astin completed ThePeople’s Marathon in 4:29:11.NewYork City resident TomDavis,

37, was the first to hand cycle intothe finish with a time of 1:11:29.To see more photos, turn to

pages 6 and 7.

• Make sure their costumes are fire-resistant andeasy to see and short enough to prevent tripping.

• Use reflective tape or “glow” spray paint or achemical glow light.

• Always use sidewalks and crosswalks; look inall directions before walking across the street(don’t cut through yards).

• Make sure masks or head coverings don’tblock vision.

• Caution children against vandalism and causingdamage 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; inspect the treatsbefore they are eaten.

• Pet owners: prevent your pet from being amenace to children.

• If you think your child has eaten something thatmade him or her sick, call 911 or the PoisonControl Hotline at 1-800-222-1222.

Caisson haunted hayride and stablesA haunted hayride will be held Oct. 31 from 5 to 9

p.m. and Nov. 1 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Bldg. 236 on theFortMyer portion of the joint base. Ghoulish games,freaky fun, frightening food and creepy decorationswill be available. First come, first served for treats.For questions or event details, call 703-696-3018.

Halloween costume partyAHalloween costume party will be held at Spates

Community Club on the Fort Myer portion of thejoint base Oct. 31 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Free admis-sion and free prizes for the best costume as votedon by attendees. People without costumes are alsowelcome. For more information, call 703-527-1300.

Grant Hall open house Nov. 1Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall announces a

public open house of Grant Hall’s historic third-floorcourtroom, located on the Fort McNair portion ofthe joint base in southwest Washington, D.C., from10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 1. The courtroom is the siteof the military tribunal, held fromMay through June1865, of those thought responsible for plotting toassassinate President Abraham Lincoln. Membersof the public are invited to the open house, which isfree to attend. Please be advised, however, that thethird floor courtroom is only accessible by walkingup two flights of stairs. Due to the historical natureof the structure, the building has no elevator.For more information, visit www.army.mil/

article/124261/.

Daylight Savings ends Nov. 2Don’t forget to set back those clocks one hour

when Daylight Savings Time ends at 2 a.m., Nov. 2.

Indoor play morning and story timeCome and bring your children (up to age five) to

this weekly event of fun, music, engaging play andstory time. This week’s session will feature a readingby author Alia Reese, who wrote,My Daddy/Mommyis a Marine. Play morning is every Thursday, 10-11:30a.m. in the Choir Room of Memorial Chapel at theFort Myer portion of the joint base. The programends April 30, 2015. For more information, pleasecall 703-696-6368.

Ethics trainingAll employees whoa required to file a financial

disclosure must also receive annual ethics training.Training for members of the Military District ofWashington, Joint Forces-National Capital Regionand JBM-HH who have not received this trainingmust satisfy the requirement by attending one ofthe following sessions: A session will be held Nov. 5from 11 a.m. to noon in the Inter-American DefenseCollege at Fort McNair and at the TownHall on theFort Myer portion of the joint base Nov. 18 from11 a.m. to noon. For more information, contactAmanda O’Neill at [email protected] or Tracy Hernandez at [email protected] or by calling 202-685-4582.

Hiring Heroes career fairJBM-HH Soldier for Life is hosting a Hiring

Heroes career fair Nov. 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. inthe Spates Community Club. Service members,veterans, retirees and family members are welcometo network with employers from the Departmentof Defense and other federal agencies and privatesector firms. For more information, contact SylviaParker at 571-372-2124 or email [email protected].

Prostate Cancer GuestSpeaker Program

The Prostate Cancer Support Group is sponsoringa guest speaker program Nov. 6, 7-8:30 p.m. Thespeakers will be Dr. Valencia Clay, a palliative carephysician at Walter Reed National MilitaryMedicalCenter and Dr. Jerry Waddell, a psychologist andprogram director of the Palliative Care Service atWalter Reed National Military Medical Center.Their presentation is titled “Quality of Life inDisease Progression.” The program will be pre-sented at Walter Reed (America Building, secondfloor, Room 2525 - above the pharmacy/lab) andat Fort Belvoir Community Hospital via videotele-conference in the Oaks Pavilion, first floor, Room332. Family and friends (military and civilian) areinvited. The program is free and no registrationis required. A valid military identification card isrequired for base access to Walter Reed. For thosewithout a military ID, call the Prostate Center at301-319-2900 at least 4 business days prior to thisevent for base access and bring a picture ID the dayof the event. For more information, contact retiredCol. Jane Hudak at 301-319-2918 or [email protected].

Marine Corps birthday mealopen to all

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transmission is not as easy as you would think, but wehave to know how to treat the patient while also pro-tecting our staff.”Though the chances of contracting EVD within the

U.S. remains low, health care providers treating patientswith EVD inWest Africa and domestically run a higherrisk of exposure to the virus from contact with blood orother bodily fluids, according to the Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention.Dr. Bazigha Hasan, the physician at Rader clinic tasked

with donning personal protective equipment (PPE) andevaluating the patient’s simulated symptoms noted theimportance of stabilizing the patient while also avoidingcontact with the deadly disease.“It is usually the symptoms of the virus that kill patients

and not the virus itself,” said Hasan. “The virus causesa loss of 5 to 10 liters of fluid per day, so an I.V. will benecessary in the quarantine room to stabilize the patientif they are observing severe symptoms.”Because Rader does not have the resources to treat or

test for EVD, physicians on the installation should focuson preventing exposure to EVD by first quarantiningsuspected patients in a private room with their ownbathroom, properly donning and doffing PPE, and dis-posing of any contaminated materials in leak-proof bagsonce the patient has left the facility, according to Hasan.A cooperative community effort is key to getting

the patient to proper treatment facilities, accordingto Weinberg.ArlingtonCounty EmergencyMedical Services provided

transport during the simulation and discussed the “echoresponse” that is triggered when 9-1-1 callers reporta temperature over 100.4 and a travel history to WestAfrica or potential exposure to somebody infected withthe virus.“It is not always clear when someone calls 9-1-1 what

exactly is going on,” said a representative from ArlingtonCounty EMS present at the drill. “So it is especiallyimportant in these incidents for the health care providermaking the call to have all of the information, becausethere is a heightened protocol.”“When we upgrade to an echo response, we call the

battalion chief, EMS supervisor, the engine, medic andhazmat support units,” said the EMS representative.“This lets the full chain-of-command know what is goingon so that the correct information can be reported tothe public if necessary.”After a patients symptoms and exposure to the EVD

are confirmed, the health care providers dealing witha patient on JBM-HH will consult with the infec-

tious disease doctors at Walter Reed National MilitaryMedical Center in Bethesda, Md., as part of their ownecho response.The call is made from a landline within the isolation

room where the patient consultation takes place to limitthe number of people exposed.“We don’t want more than two healthcare workers

in the quarantine room unless absolutely necessary,”said Weinberg.“After we consult withWalter Reed a decision is made

whether or not to transport the patient,” saidWeinberg.“Patients on active duty status quarantined at Raderwill be transported by Fort Belvoir or Arlington CountyEMS to Walter Reed facilities where they can receiveproper treatment.”While exiting, the patient will don PPE to avoid

potentially contaminating the facility. Once the patienthas left Rader, the staff then is responsible for providingthe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention withinformation necessary to begin tracing anyone who mayhave come in contact with the patient while observingsymptoms.More information on EVD protocol for health

care workers can be found at www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/hcp/index.html.General EVD guidelines can be found on the U.S.

Army Public Health Command’s website at http://phc.amedd.army.mil/topics/discond/diseases/pages/ebola-virusdisease.aspx

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39th MCM, from page 1

Astin, MOH recipient highlightMCM press conference


Actor Sean Astin and Medal of Honor recipientretired Marine Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter live dis-tinctly different lives, but an October 24Marine CorpsMarathon press conference at the National Press Clubin Washington, D.C., made them instant friends.Astin, who has appeared in critically-acclaimed films

and box-office smashes “Rudy,” “Goonies” and the“Lord of the Rings” series, even lobbied the audiencefor the right to play Carpenter if his life story gets tothe cinemas.“There’s a corporal who’s going to come up here in

a second, and I think I could play him in a movie. I’mold enough to be his dad; I just want to thank him,too,” Astin said before the introduction of Carpenter.In November 2010, Carpenter, while being deployed

in Afghanistan, suffered severe injuries to his face andright hand from an enemy grenade blast after he threwhimself on top of the ordnance to protect a fellowMarine. On June 19 of this year, Carpenter receivedthe Medal of Honor during a White House ceremony.Four months following the ceremony, the new MOHrecipient sky dived to the starting line onMarine CorpsMarathon morning as part of a jump unit deliveringan American flag and then ran the 26.2 mile course.During a meeting with the press, Carpenter admitted

his nerves would be a bit more frayed preparing forthe jump than the actual MOH ceremony.“Not too much can go wrong during a [Medal of

Honor] ceremony, but jumping out of an airplane makesme a little nervous,” the retired Marine said less than48 hours before the jump.Astin, who was introduced as a friend of theMarine

Corps, was humbled and proud to be named officialcelebrity starter.“To have 2,300Marines and members of the Coast

Guard and other members of the Armed Forces comeout and work in the nation’s capital of the country theydefend in support of civilians is an experience that I’mnot too sure you could have in many other countries inthe world,” he said. “It’s amazing to say you get to seeMarines looking back the other way and supportingyou. This is overwhelming.”Astin put in nearly 600 miles of training before

“The People’s Marathon,” and he was hoping for apersonal best time.“I was hoping to go sub four [hours] but that’s not

going to happen,” Astin said to laughter. “I’m hopingto get between my best personal best and second besttime – around a 4:10:00.”Astin finished with a 26.2 mile time of 4 hours, 29

minutes and 11 seconds.Carpenter ran the 2014 MCM in a time of 5:07:45.See photos on pages 6 and 7 and www.flickr.com/

photos/jbm-hh.

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Sean Astin, celebrity starter for the 39th Marine Corps Marathon, gives remarks during a press conferenceat the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., Oct. 24. Astin is best known for playing the film roles RudyRuettiger in “Rudy,” Samwise Gamgee in “Lord of the Rings,” and Mikey Walsh in “The Goonies.” Log onto www.flickr.com/photos/jbm-hh or turn to pages 6 and 7 for more photographs of the MCM.

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By Audrey M. YapJFHQ-NCR/MDW Client Services

Moving is a fact of life for active duty service membersand their families. The Personnel Claims Act (31 U.S.C.3721) seeks to alleviate some of the hardships of agovernment-sponsored move by providing a measure ofcompensation for loss or damage to personal property.The Personnel Claims Act is not insurance – it is agratuitous payment statute meant to boost morale byproviding compensation for lost or damaged householdgoods shipped pursuant to PCS orders.Whether you are a newly-minted service member

getting ready to conduct a permanent change of dutystation (PCS) for the first time or a seasoned retireearranging your final end-of-service move, here are fivetips to help insure you are adequately compensated foritems that are lost or damaged during a move.Tip #1 – Provide notice of the loss or damage to the

carrier within 75 days of delivery.In order to receive payment for missing or damaged

items of personal property, you must first providewritten notice of the loss to the carrier (i.e. the movingcompany, also referred to as the Transportation ServiceProvider or TSP) within 75 days of delivery. The 75-daynotice requirement applies regardless of whether youchoose to file with the carrier or with the military claimsoffice (MCO).There are two ways of providing the carrier with

notice: (1) by noting the damage on the DD Form 1830or similar form entitled “Notice of Loss or Damage ATDelivery” before the movers depart; or (2) by sendingthe DD Form 1840R or similar form entitled “Noticeof Loss or Damage After Delivery” to the carrier by faxor certified mail using the contact information providedon the form. Be sure to retain a copy of the fax confir-mation and certified mail receipt as proof that noticewas timely given. If you need assistance, you can alsogo an MCO within the first 70 days following deliveryand claims personnel will assist you with filing a noticeof the loss with the carrier.Tip #2 – File with the carrier first.

Under the Full Replacement Value (FRV) program,if you file your claim directly with the carrier, thecarrier will settle the claim by repairing or paying torepair damaged items. In addition, if you file your claimdirectly with the carrier within nine months of delivery,the carrier will be responsible for obtaining all repairand replacement estimates. By contrast, the MCOcannot pay FRV and will settle your claim by paying thedepreciated replacement value (if applicable) or repaircost, whichever is less. If you file with the MCO willalso have to obtain your own estimates of repair and paythe estimate fees up front.As the carrier is authorized to pay full replacement

value for your items and will pay for any estimates, itusually makes sense to file your claim with the carrierfirst. Once the carrier receives your claim, it will haveup to 60 days to pay, deny or make a final written offer.If you are unhappy with the carrier’s determination,you can transfer all or part of the claim to anMCO forfurther handling. If you do choose to file your claimwith the MCO, you will give up your right to have thecarrier settle your claim on the basis of full replace-ment value.Tip #3 – Carefully document any high-value items.If high-value items are to be included in the shipment,

the owner should take steps ensure that each item isindividually recorded on the inventory. If the carrierdeclines to do this, the owner should add this infor-mation to the “Remarks/Exception” section found atthe bottom of each inventory page. Some carriers willprovide a separate high value inventory to reflect tenderof expensive items. The owner should make sure thatall the expensive items are listed and well described onthis separate inventory.Having an accurate and detailed moving inventory

will go a long way towards substantiating ownership,value and cost of replacement. The more specific youare in your description of an item, the easier it will befor the carrier or the MCO to determine the kind orquality of a high-value item. For example, an inventorygeneric description of a “vase” by itself does not providethe carrier with enough information to compensate theclaimant for an expensive Waterford crystal vase – theclaimant will most likely need to provide a receipt oradditional evidence proving that the vase was, in fact,a piece of Waterford crystal.There are also contractual limits on the carrier’s

liability for lost or damaged goods. Generally speaking, acarrier’s liability is limited to $1.25 times the net weightof the shipment. On domestic shipments, this liabilitymay be increased if the owner elects to pay for higherliability under Full Replacement Value protection. Youshould consider purchasing additional insurance if thevalue of your items exceed the carrier’s limits of liability.Tip #4 – Don’t wait to file your claim.After you provide notice to the carrier, you still need

to file your actual claim. If you are filing with the carrierfor full replacement value, you must file your claim

Five waysto maximizerecovery onhouseholdgoods claims

Headquarters Marine Corps Henderson Hall in cel-ebration of the 239th Marine Corps birthday with abirthday meal Nov. 6. The meal will be served in theconsolidated dining facility on the Fort Myer portionof the joint base beginning at 11 a.m. Cost is $4.65per person. Tickets can be purchased in advanceby calling 703-614-2125 or can be purchased at theDFAC. The DFAC accepts only cash.

Conserve energy this winterThe upcoming winter season is projected to return

the polar vortex, bringing snow, ice and other coldconditions to the National Capital Region.As such, everyone is encouraged to help conserve

energy at JBM-HH by turning off office equipment,adjusting thermostats and lights at night and overthe weekends, use mass transit and ride share whenpossible. For more energy-saving tips, visit www.femp.energy.gov or contact the Directorate of PublicWorks energy manager, Bill Lucas, at [email protected].

Dinner and Bible studyFacing tough questions, experiencing difficulties,

have questions about faith, God, Christianity, theBible? Looking for a welcoming community to exploreyour questions? Come to a dinner and small groupBible study at Memorial Chapel on the Fort Myerportion of the joint base at 5:45 p.m. Tuesdays. Formore information call, 571-643-5377 or 703-969-1333.

Print control programThe Administrative Services Branch, Human

Resources Directorate of JBM-HH is executing theprint control program for all organizations (with fewexceptions) on Forts Myer andMcNair in accordancewith Army Regulation (AR) 25-30. Per the regulation,all appropriated fund print jobs must be coordinatedthrough the JBM-HH print control officer as opposedto customers going directly to a print company. Non-appropriated fund entities are entitled to use the GPO’sservices, although not required.The JBM-HH Print Control Office maintains

a fund specifically for garrison organization printjobs. For non-garrison customers, funding must beprovided prior printing via DLA. Print jobs are notlimited to standard paper reproductions only. Formore information, contact Lisa Spencer, print controlofficer, at 703-696-4592 or Susan Mitchell, chief ofadministrative services at 703-696-7096.

Society of the 3rd Infantry Division tohost Veterans Day event

The Society of the 3rd Infantry Division will hostits traditional Veterans Daymeeting and wreath layingceremonies in Arlington National Cemetery, Nov. 11.The first meeting and wreath laying ceremony willbe at the 3rd Infantry Division Monument locatedin front of the Memorial Amphitheater at 2:30 p.m.followed by a formal wreath laying at the Tomb ofthe Unknown Soldier at 3:15 p.m. All Marnemenwho served with the 3rd ID in war or in peace andtheir spouses are invited. For more information callJohn Insani at (703) 370-4586 or visit the 3rd ID’swebsite at www.3rdiv.org.

News Note policy! Read in fullNews Notes submissions must be less than 100

words, contain all pertinent details — to include thefive “W’s” — as well as a point of contact, phonenumber and/or website for additional information.News Notes must be submitted no later than noon,Wednesdays, for consideration for publication in thefollowing week’s Pentagram. For example, informationsubmitted for publication in News Notes on Tuesday,Nov. 12, will be published in the PentagramThursday,Nov. 20. Priority will be given to those announce-ments of events and deadlines occurring during thepublication week. Please send your news notes to thePentagram at [email protected].

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Prevention key for moldreduction in JBM-HHhistorical buildings


Mold: The perennial microscopic pest that comesaround every year during wet periods to reap the bountyof leaky pipes and old buildings.“Mold is something that you are going to have

everywhere, the issue is when you actually start to see itgrow,” said Christian Apsey, Joint BaseMyer-HendersonHall Installation industrial hygienist. “If you have amoist environment where spores start to settle, you’llsee brown, black small splotches. You can sometimestell by a faint, musky odor when mold starts to grow.”Catching mold early is key to preventing damage

of historic buildings such as the ones that make upportions of JBM-HH, according to Apsey.“If the growth is small, you can use disinfecting

wipes or a bleach and water solution to wipe the surface

down, but if it isn’t easily wiped off, then you will wantto get in touch with your building coordinator, whicheach facility has,” said Apsey. “They investigate theseverity of the mold and either clean it themselves orput in a work order to the Directorate of Public Works.”Mold is most likely to flourish near a water leak or

condensation. The first step to prevent mold growthis fix sources of leaking otherwise, the mold will growback, he said.Army installations no longer employ mold abatement

teams, so when extensive mold damage is present, theyhave to bring in a contractor to come in and cleanit, he said.“If it is less than 10 square feet and not water damaged,

usually on hard surfaces the building coordinator canclean it up,” he said. “If it is bigger than 10 square feet

see MOLD, page 8

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THE PEOPLE’S MARATHONPHOTOS BY RACHEL LARUE

Participants turn onto Rock Creek Parkway in Washington, D.C., during the Marine Corps Marathon Oct. 26. The MCM course starts and finishes near the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., and winds its way through parts of Virginiaand Washington, D.C. For more images from the event, visit Flickr.com/photos/jbm-hh.

Participants start the Marine Corps Marathon on Route 110, near the Marine Corps War Memorial and MemorialBridge Oct. 26. For more images from the event, visit Flickr.com/photos/jbm-hh.

Participants run past the Lincoln Memorial and Potomac River during the Marine Corps Marathon Oct. 26. TheMCM course starts and finishes near the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., and winds its way throughparts of Virginia and Washington, D.C.

PHOTO BY JIM DRESBACH

All-Army Marathon team member Spc. Samuel Kosgei speaksto the media after crossing the Marine Corps Marathon finishline Oct. 26. Kosgei, in his first-ever Marine Corps Marathon,finished in a time of 2 hours, 22 minutes and 12 seconds.

U.S. Army Capt. Meghan Curran, first placefemale finisher, crosses the Marine CorpsMarathon finish line Oct. 26. For more imagesfrom the event, visit Flickr.com/photos/jbm-hh.

Getachew Asfaw, from Columbia, Md., leads the pack during theMarine Corps Marathon Oct. 26.

U.S. Marines hand out food at a food station on Jefferson Drive in Washington, D.C., near mile marker 19 during the Marine Corps Marathon Oct. 26. TheMCM course starts and finishes near the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., and winds its way through parts of Virginia and Washington, D.C.

Participants go by spectators holding American flags on Hains Point duringthe Marine Corps Marathon Oct. 26.

Spectators cheer on participants in the Marine Corps Marathon Oct. 26, inWashington, D.C.

Jumpers parachute down with American flags above thestart-line of the Marine Corps Marathon Oct. 26. Formore images from the event, visit Flickr.com/photos/jbm-hh.

MCM numbers in a flash: 19,661: people participated in this year’s marathon. | 2,800: approximate number of Marines and Sailors who served runners at aid stations.1,900: approximate number of volunteers who worked this year’s marathon. | 39: number of annual Marine Corps Marathons held, starting in 1976.

2: number of Soldiers who won the race and took the top male and female finisher titles.


McNair-based Army Aviatorsreceive Superior Unit Award

By George MarkfelderJFHQ-NCR/MDW Public Affairs

Col. TimothyD. Brown andCommandSgt. Maj. Joseph J. Chang hosted aformal award ceremony on the paradefield outside the Army Air OperationsGroup (AAOG) headquarters at theFort McNair portion of the joint base,recognizing the awarding of the ArmySuperior Unit Award to AAOGOct. 28.The Army Superior Unit Award is a

decoration established by the Secretaryof the Army in 1985 and is awarded toArmy units that display outstandingmeritorious performance in a difficultand challengingmission carried out underextraordinary circumstances.The AAOG and its subordinate units,

the 12th Aviation Battalion and theUnitedStates Army Priority Air TransportCommand, earned themeritorious distinc-tion by performing thousands of no-failmissions in support of the Joint ForcesHeadquarter-National Capital Regionfrom June 21, 2012 to June 21, 2013. Theseflights included flawlessly taking part inthe 57th presidential inauguration, sup-porting the rendering of honors to fallen

warriors with Army aircraft fly-overs andtransportation of Honor Guard Soldiersto Dover Air Force Base.“The Soldiers standing on the parade

field represent only a portion of theamazing team that comprises the ArmyAir Operations Group,” said Brown, theGroup’s commanding officer. “Just shortof 200 government and contract civiliansare currently engaged providing essentialservices around the globe as aircraft main-tainers, air traffic controllers, air trafficsystemmaintainers, airfield service pro-viders, and critical staff action officers.”Brown also recognized that many

AAOG Soldiers remain at their posts onmission in Afghanistan, Germany, Hawaiiand various locations in the continentalUnited States.The AAOG plans, coordinates and

executes aviation operations, includingregional and worldwide priority air trans-port for the Army’s senior leadership,selected Defense Department officialsand combatant commanders. The unitalso conducts airfield operations atDavison Army Airfield, located southof Washington, D.C., and provides airtraffic services support at the Pentagon.

established the Continental Marines in1775. This year’s birthday message fromthe Commandant and Sergeant Majorof the Marine Corps is available online:http://www.hqmc.marines.mil/Portals/61/Docs/239THB-DAYMESS.pdf.

3. Warrior Care Month.November marksWarrior CareMonth

for theDepartment of Defense. The themefor this year’s observation is, “Show ofStrength.” The annual event is meant todraw awareness and a reaffirmation ofcommitment by the military communityto the “best recovery and reintegrationfor the nation’s wounded, ill and injuredservice members, their families and theprofessionals who support them.” Duringthis month, the Army’sWarrior TransitionCommand leads the Warrior Care andTransition Program, which enables theArmy to evaluate and treat Soldiers.

4. New long-term TDY perdiem rates.TheDoD announced changes to long-

term temporary duty (TDY) per diemrates, which will go into effect Nov. 1,according to a DoD news article. Long-term TDY is considered anything over30 days. The change is meant to provideincentive for long-term travelers to seek“extended-stay lodgings,” which are oftenless expensive. Under the new provision,long-termTDY per diem will cap at a flatrate of 75 percent for travel between 31and 180 days, and 55 percent for travellasting 181 days or longer.

5. Corps seeks nominations.The U.S. Marine Corps is seeking

nominations of five company grade andthree field grade officers to serve as youthmentors for the 2015 U.S. Senate YouthProgram, an annual education programsponsored by the U.S. Senate designed toprovide select high school students fromacross the U.S. an opportunity to learnabout government. Full details on howto nominate someone, to include pointsof contacts and administrative packagerequirements, are detailed in MarineAdministrativeMessage 530/14, availableonline at www.marines.mil. But hurry –theMarines are seeking nominations nolater than Nov. 3.

6. DoD Ebola resource available.There are dozens of available resources

online on how to prevent contractionand recognizing the symptoms of theEbola Virus Disease. But did you knowthe military health system and defensehealth agency is the official source for theDepartment of Defense’s Ebola-relatedinformation? To learn more, check outthis DoDLive blog by Rosemary FreitasWilliams, deputy assistant secretary of

defense for Military Community andFamily Policy: www.dodlive.mil/index.php/2014/10/ebola-informed-and-not-afraid/#sthash.1zivCmnN.dpuf.

7. Returning troops tobe monitoredReturning troops to be monitored.

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel hasdecided that U.S. troops returning fromareas affected by Ebola in West Africawill be monitored for a period of 21 days,according to anOct. 29DoD news article.The decision came after discussion “ingreat detail by the communities, by thefamilies of our military men and women,”according to the article. The policy appliesto all armed services and includes a reviewof the program within 45 days.

8. Progress in Iraq.Iraqi security forces are beginning to

make incremental progress against theIslamic State of Iraq and other terrorists inIraq, according to an Oct. 28 DoD newsarticle. The report cites Pentagon PressSecretary Adm. John Kirby as statingthat security forces are making progressin central Iraq to expand Iraqi controlbeyond the Bayji oil refinery. Meanwhile,in northern Iraq, a separate offensive hasresulted in Iraqi forces regaining controlof Zumar, a town some 40miles southwestof Mosul. Still, Kirby admitted that a“major Iraqi offensive” against ISIL will“take some time,” according to the article.

9. Coming home.About 6,000 Sailors with the George

H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group arereturning to port in Norfolk, Va., after aseven month deployment in the MiddleEast, according to a U.S. Navy newsrelease. The six-ship group deployed inFebruary to conduct maritime securityoperations in support of OperationEnduring Freedom in Afghanistan, aswell as support of on-going operations overIraq and Syria. The group participated inmultiple offenses against ISIS terroristsin northern and central Iraq, accordingto the release. This is the group’s secondcombat deployment.

10. Military FamilyAppreciation Month.November is also Military Family

AppreciationMonth, a special observancedesigned to recognize the sacrifices ofmilitary personnel and their families.Backed by a presidential proclama-tion, this annual observance hopes toraise awareness about the importanceof military families. The U.S. Armyuses this observance to communicateabout the importance of family resiliencyand strength as a means of providing astrong and supportive environment forSoldiers to thrive.

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or keeps coming back theywill want to submit a workorder withDPW for amoldremediation project.”Historic buildings on

the north end of FortMyerbuilt between 1895 and1908 tend to have con-densation issues, he said.“Especially pipes when

switching fromA/C to heat.If they weren’t wrappedproperly or they are gettingold, they tend to leak.”Themost common areas

mold finds refuge is under-neath bathrooms and nearwall units with internaldrains that plug, causingwater back-up.“They leak a lot,” said

Apsey. “If you don’t dry upthat area right away, andsanitize it, mold sets in.”For more information

about DPW visit their pageat http://goo.gl/SHTE9j.Porous mater ia l s

exposed to moist condi-tions for over 24 hours areat a high risk of sustainingmold growth and shouldbe disposed of, or washedif possible, according tothe Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention.Health risks associated

with mold differ case-by-case, according to Apsey.“Mold doesn’t affect

everyone in the same way,”he said. “The symptomsare similar to those ofpet allergens or outdoorallergens, except theyoccur when you are insidearound areas of severemold growth.”Those with suspected

health conditions related tomold should contact theirprimary health provider forproper treatment.To contact DPW about

mold visit their website forhours and contact informa-tion http://goo.gl/SHTE9j.

Mold, from page 5

In appreciation

with the carrier within9 months of the date ofdelivery. If you are filingwith theMCO, you haveto file your claim withintwo years of the date ofdelivery. Instructions onhow to file a claim can befound at www.move.mil.Tip #5 – Ask for help

when necessary.Claims personnel at

your local MCO are ableto help you if you haveany questions or if youneed further guidance onthe claims process. Armypersonnel can contactthe Fort Myer claimsoffice at 703-696-0761to set up an appointment.Marine Corps personnelare advised to contactthe Marine Corps BaseQuantico claims officeat 703-784-9533.

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PHOTO BY SPC. KLINTON SMITH

Soldiers participate in a push-up contest during Service Member AppreciationDay, Oct. 24, at the Community Center on the Fort Myer portion of Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall. The event, which included other games and door prizes,was hosted by the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers Program.

ance of evidence whether this did or didnot happen.”FAP regulation AR608-18 requires that

commanders receive briefs in their first90 days on the installation. The brief isspecific to what the commander’s respon-sibility is preventing domestic violenceand child abuse, according to Smith.“A community educator responsible

for teaching classes involving life skills,conducts an annual troop domesticviolence training,” said Smith. “Troopsare required per FAP regulations toreceive annual training, and commandis in charge of making sure that happens.They learn to identify, intervene, reportand cope with DV.”FAP aims to prevent child abuse by

engaging with families by providinglife lessons through researched-basedclasses. Support programs for parentsrange from anger management courses,

new and expecting parent classes and the5 Love Languages.For example, the new parent program

allows staff to visit homes of families withchildren up to the age of 3 to providesupport, she said. New parents in themilitary tend to be alienated from thetraditional help received from familymembers or friends.“Aside from visitation services, there

are a few classes outside of the homeparents may attend,” said Smith. “In ourBaby Bundles class parents get diapers,swaddling blankets, detergent and books.”The Baby Bundles course tends to

have the highest attendance becauseboth parents come, according to Smith.Fathers enjoy the opportunity to put ona pregnancy simulator to gain a betterunderstanding of howmuch extra weightan expecting mother carries.Formore information about upcoming

family advocacy events please visit http://www.jbmhhmwr.com/family-advo-cacy-program-fap

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