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Published for Joint Base Myer-Henderson HallVol. 60, no. 43 November 8, 2013

IndexCommunity Spotlight p.2Community p.4News Notes p.4Feature p.6Commentary p.10Classifieds p.12

Branching outArlington National Cem-etery seeking arboretumstatusPg. 11

Open houseChaplains get new workspacePg. 3

PentagramOOHRAH!

By Sgt. Alvin WilliamsHeadquarters and Service Battalion,

Headquarters Marine Corps Public Affairs

Marines from Headquarters and ServiceBattalion, Headquarters Marine Corps,Henderson Hall and fellow servicemembersgathered at the Renaissance Arlington CapitalView Hotel in Arlington, Va., Nov. 2 to celebratethe 238th Marine Corps Birthday at its annualbirthday ball.Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps

Gen. John M. Paxton Jr. served as the guestspeaker during the gala.One of the traditions observed during the

Marine Corps birthday is the cake cutting cer-emony. During this time the oldest and youngestMarines in attendance are recognized and sharea piece of cake. Col. Patrick M. DeLatte wasthe oldest active duty Marine present. DeLattejoined the Corps in May 1985 and is now sta-tioned at Headquarters and Service BattalionHenderson Hall.

Henderson Hall Marinescelebrate 238 years

see BIRTHDAY, page 6

PHOTO BY MARINE CPL. TIA M. DUFOUR

Marines and fellow servicemembers gathered Nov. 2, at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel inArlington, Va. to celebrate the 238thMarine Corps Birthday Ball. The birthday ball is held every year in honorof the raising of the first Marine battalions established in 1921 by Gen. John A. Lejeune. The guest of honorat this year’s ball was Assistant Commandant of the United States Marine Corps Gen. John M. Paxton, Jr.

The U.S. Army Band rocks to The WhoBy Jim Dresbach

Pentagram Staff Writer

The originators of the rock opera were mag-nificently covered the weekend of Nov. 2 at JointBase Myer-Henderson Hall’s Brucker Hall.Pounding out anthems widely associated with

the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band, The Who,The United States Army Band, “Pershing’s Own,”cranked out a pair of solid 70-minute presenta-tions highlighting the classic popular music ofthe legendary British band.The Nov. 2 and 3 concerts combined “Pershing’s

Own” Downrange with the 45-piece TUSAB RockOrchestra for a multi-rhythm flashback to thelate 1960s and early 1970s.Putting the whole musical ensemble together

was Downrange’s Staff Sgt. Tim Whalen, whotripled as musical arraigner, keyboard player

and vocalist. Whalen’s process for pitching TheWho cover involved selecting a list of appropri-ate songs, receiving command approval, askingfor colleague feedback and then knocking out thenotes and making musical decisions which tooktwo to three months.“The way I approached this whole thing was

that I didn’t want to mess with the music toomuch because [The Who’s] stuff is so iconic,”Whalen said. “I made some changes here andthere. Maybe I added some of my own things justto make it unique to us, but I wanted the musicto stay as powerful as it should be.“The first month went something like this - I

spent a lot of time thinking about it [the arrange-ment],” Whalen continued. “I had the songs on[my mobile device], and I’d be driving or walkingaround and then I’d write on my phone: ‘high

see THE WHO, page 9

PHOTO BY JIM DRESBACH

The U.S. Army Band’s Staff Sgt. Tim Whalen plays thekeyboard during the classic rock of The Who concertNov. 2 at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Brucker Hall.Whalen also arranged the orchestration and vocals forthe combined “Pershing’s Own” groups of Downrangeand The U.S. Army Band Rock Orchestra.

Joint Force Headquarters-National CapitalRegion and the Military District of WashingtonCommanding General Maj. Gen. Jeffrey S.Buchanan and Joint Base Myer-Henderson HallCommander Col. Fern O. Sumpter will co-host thefirst ever virtual town hall for the joint base Nov.21 from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The virtual town hallwill be hosted as an event on the JBM-HH officialFacebook page, www.facebook.com/jbmhh.The goal of the virtual town hall is to provide

relevant and timely information to the JBM-HHcommunity through a virtual format and allowremote participation.“We understand it is sometimes hard to attend

joint base town halls given the demands of workingand living within the National Capital Region,”said Sumpter. “This virtual town hall will allowour customers and workforce to ask questions ofthe command from whereverthey’re located.”Servicemembers, family

members, JBM-HH employ-ees, retirees and the rest ofthe JBM-HH community areencouraged to take part inthe hour-long virtual townhall by joining the Facebookevent. Participants can logonto Facebook and find the dedicated event pinnedto the top of the JBM-HH page.Participants in the virtual town hall do not need

to have a Facebook account to view www.facebook.com/jbmhh and the event; however, they must belogged into an account if they wish to ask ques-tions.To better facilitate the event and make it easier

to follow along, virtual town hall attendees areasked to post questions only in the events pagerather than on the main JBM-HH Facebook page.This will allow users to see what topics and ques-tions have already been asked during the eventand ensure speedy responses from the commandstaff representatives.For more details about the virtual town hall, log

onto www.facebook.com/jbmhh.(From Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Public

Affairs press release.)

Joint Base tohost inauguralvirtual town hall

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Caption This #41If you’ve ever looked at a photo, read the caption underneath and thoughtyou could do better, now is your chance. Each week, “Caption This” willhave a photo taken from around the base. It’s up to you to figure out thebest, funniest or craziest caption that describes what’s going on in the pic-ture. The only rule is you have to KEEP IT CLEAN!“Caption This” submissions can be sent either by emailing them to [email protected], commenting on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/jbmhh or just stopping by Headquarters Bldg. 59, suite 116 and drop-ping it off. Don’t forget to add the “Caption This” number, your name, rankor position and where you work.Every week the Pentagram staff will pick their favorite. The winner’sname, caption along with the photo, will be printed in the newspaper. Com-pete with your friends and coworkers and see who can come up with thebest one. And if you have a photo you think would make a great “CaptionThis,” send it in.

Caption This

Caption This #40“Make peace, not war.”

Cammie Miller

PHOTO BY RACHEL LARUE

Commander, Joint Base Myer-Henderson HallCol. Fern O. Sumpter’s vision and philosophy:

With a team of resource management savvy and technically competentDoD professionals, establish JBM–HH as DoD’s premier provider of consis-tent, quality services that enhance readiness and the overall well-being ofour customers.We must be ...- Experts at what we do … constantly improving our skills and knowledge.- Focused … set priorities and complete the mission.- Committed … to the mission and each other, fostering a community of

excellence.- Professional/respectful … remain calm, even when others are not…

count on each other at all times, treating everyone with dignityand respect.

•Name (rank)? Lance Cpl. Alan Flores•Job title/where do you work?Administrative Specialist, H&S Bn.•Favorite sports team? Real Madrid.•Favorite Book? “The Oracle.”•Favorite food? Pizza.•Favorite band/music artist? “RiseAgainst.”•Favoritemovie? “Ted”and “TheNotebook.”•Favorite place you’ve ever traveled toor been stationed? Camp Pendleton.•What do you like most about workingon/visiting JBM-HH? Being in theNational Capital Region is interesting, andthere are a lot of good opportunities to meetand see interesting people and monuments.•What are your goals for the year? Getting promoted to corporal.•What do you like most about living in the National CapitalRegion? Sightseeing and running through the National Mall andMaster Sgt. Hart.•What’s your favorite attraction to see in the NCR? The IwoJima/ Marine Corps War Memorial.•What’s the best advice you’ve ever received? Always be pre-pared for anything.•If you won the lottery, what would you do? Blow it on a houseand fancy cars.•What advice do you have for someone getting stationed atJBM-HH? Go to school and go out and sightsee.

Community Spotlight

PHOTO BY SGT. BOBBY J. YARBROUGH

MarathonRunners compete in the 2013 Marine Corps Marathon Forward at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Oct. 27. More than 300 runners participated in this year’s marathon.This is the fifth year a satellite marathon has been held at Camp Leatherneck.

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Autumn safetyIMCOM Safetygram

Autumn brings one of the most beautifultimes of the year, with colorful leaves andpumpkins covering the ground. The seasonalso brings up safety issues for the entirefamily. Nature presents beautiful displays inthe form of fall leaves that welcome hikers andoutdoor adventurers outdoors. Maintenancetasks also need attention during fall. Preparefor the changing weather of the fall to ensurethat your family is both happy and healthythe whole season long.Some helpful autumn safety practices:Driving safety: Fall driving safety keeps

you and passengers safe. Leaves on roadwaysmight become slick, especially after rain. Usecaution when driving and braking on leaf-cov-ered roads. The bright sun glaring into yourwindshield makes it difficult to see duringfall driving. Wear sunglasses to minimize theglare and slow down if you cannot see well.You might also face frost or dew on the vehiclewindows and roadways on fall mornings.Weather safety: Summer often comes to

mind when you think of sunscreen, but youshould also apply it during fall to protect yourskin from the sun. When hiking or camping,be aware of quickly-changing weather condi-tions, especially during late fall. Mountainhiking can be particularly dangerous becauseof the potential for colder temperatures. Bringalong plenty of warm clothing and blankets ona camping trip.Home safety: Gutter-cleaning and other

outdoor home maintenance projects presentthe risk of falls. Secure your ladder beforeremoving debris from your gutters or han-dling other repairs on or near your roof. Toolsshould be in proper working order and putaway as soon as you are finished to preventinjuries. Some homeowners burn leaves orhave bonfires in the backyard during the fallmonths. Avoid burning on windy, dry days.A water source nearby helps prevent thefire from spreading if it goes outside of theburning area. Children need to understandthe basics of fire safety if they are outdoorsduring this time.Nature safety: Fall nature experiences also

present dangers, especially in areas wherehunting is allowed. Hiking outdoors nearhunting grounds leaves you at risk for beingmistaken for an animal. Brightly coloredclothing helps hunters distinguish you fromanimals. Calling out to hunters to identifyyour location or simply avoiding areas thatallow hunting also keep you safe.Child safety: A pile of leaves gives kids a

way to enjoy fall, but the leaves also presenta safety concern. Piling leaves on the streetinvites children to play near traffic, leavingthem at risk for getting hit by cars. A drivermight not realize a child is present if he or sheis buried in a pile of leaves on the street. Keepleaves in the yard and put rakes away whenyou are finished to prevent child injuries.Stay healthy: Always get a flu vaccination.

While it’s not pleasant, it’s much better thancoming down with the flu, which can linger forweeks, and in some cases can even be fatal. Ifyou do get sick, consider taking a sick day ifyou can. A cold or flu can spread around theworkplace quickly, ruining productivity. Oneof the best ways to avoid a cold or the flu isto wash your hands regularly. Make sure thewater is hot, use plenty of soap, and keephands under the water for at least 30 seconds.Following autumn safety practices gives

you piece of mind that you are taking theproper precautions to keep you safe as youenjoy this special time of year.

Safety tip

Most offices on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall will be closedNov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day, a federal holiday. Somemilitary activities will have curtailed operations Friday, Nov. 8, toallow for a training holiday for military personnel.

The following facilities and places of business will have alteredhours during the upcoming holiday. Unless otherwise noted, thislist applies to Nov. 11. This list is not all encompassing. Pleasecheck with the facility you wish to visit for more details.• Headquarters Command Battalion – Nov. 8 (curtailed opera-

tions) and Nov. 11 (closed).• Old Post and Memorial Chapel – Closed.• Rader Health Clinic – Closed.• Rader Dental Clinic – Closed.• Fort McNair Health Clinic – Closed.• Commissary – Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., holiday hours.• Fort Myer Exchange – Open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.• Fort Myer Shoppette – Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.• Fort McNair Shoppette – Closed.• Subway – Open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.• Flower Shop – Open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.• Barber Shop (Fort Myer) – Open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.• Barber Shop (Henderson Hall) – Open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.• Barber Shop (Fort McNair) – Closed.

• Cleaners/Alteration – Open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.• GNC – Open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.• Optical Shop - Open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.• Firestone – Open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.• Marine Corps Exchange, The Vineyard Wine & Spirits – Open

from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.• CYSS – Closed.• Army Community Service – Closed.• Fort Myer Fitness Center – Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.• Fort McNair Fitness Center – Closed.• Cpl. Terry L. Smith Gymnasium – Open 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.• Maj. Douglas A. Zembiec Pool – Closed.• Library – Closed.• Recreation Center – Closed.• USO - Closed.• Auto Shop – Closed.• Fort Myer Officers Club – Closed.• Fort McNair Officers Club – Closed.• Spates Community Club – Closed.• Java Café – Open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.• Bowling Center – Open noon to 6 p.m.• MCCS Henderson Hall Car Wash – Open 24/7.• Legal Services & Claims Office – Closed.

Veterans Day holiday hours

By Cory HancockJFHQ-NCR/MDW Public

Affairs

TheJointForceHeadquarters-National Capital Region andthe U.S. Army Military Districtof Washington chaplain’s officehosted an open house and lunchto showcase their new officeon the Fort Lesley J. McNairportion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Nov. 4.“Awesome facility. I am very

impressed by the chaplain’snew location,” said Stan Trader,Plans and Operations J/G1.“Kudos to everyone involved indesigning and making this afirst-class office.”The chaplain’s office moved

from Bldg. 45 to the recent-ly-remodeled Bldg. 48 annex.Visitors to the new location weretreated to a tour and lunch.“This event was important

in three ways,” said Chaplain(Lt. Col.) Mitch Butterworth,MDW deputy command chap-lain. “Number one, it helped ori-entate the staff and directoratesto the location of the new office.

Number two, it was amorale andteam building activity for staffand directorates; and numberthree, the open house providedan outlet for everyone to decom-press and interface with otherstaff and directorates.”“Thanks to the chaplain staff

for putting together a great openhouse,” said Trader. “Not onlywas the food fantastic, but thewelcoming and friendly atmo-

sphere that is always projectedby their staff is a blessing.”According to Butterworth, the

new office is spacious, comfort-able, modern and functional.“I think that servicemem-

bers, civilians, and their fami-lies will appreciate the space,comfort and warm environmentshould they need to seek out achaplain for assistance,” saidButterworth.

MDW chaplains show off new office

PHOTO BY CORY HANCOCK

Chaplain (Lt. Col.) James “Dusty” Gray greets fellow staff members duringthe JFHQ-NCR/MDW chaplain’s open house and lunch held in celebration ofthe new chaplain’s office at Fort Lesley J. McNair, Nov 4.

Each November, the Army celebrates NationalAmerican Indian Heritage Month by recognizingthe accomplishments of this country’s originalinhabitants, explorers and settlers. Throughoutour Army’s 238-year history, American Indianshave served valiantly and with distinction intimes of peace and war, while also fighting forthe right to be an equal part of our nation.American Indians have a distinguished legacy

in our Army – many thousands have servedin the armed forces from the early days of theRevolutionary War, in support of the Lewisand Clark expedition, as scouts with the U.S.Cavalry and as code talkers in World War II.

This legacy continues today with the braveSoldiers who have served and continue to servein Iraq, Afghanistan and around the world. Weare proud of their service and honored by theirsacrifices.This letter expresses our appreciation and

gratitude for the lasting contributions AmericanIndian Soldiers and civilians have made to ourprofession and for their continuing contribu-tions that will benefit our Army and Nation inthe future. During American Indian HeritageMonth, we encourage our Army family to com-memorate these contributions that help makeour Army what it is today – Army Strong.

National American Indian Heritage Month

Raymond F. Chandler IIISergeantMajor of the Army

Raymond T. OdiernoGeneral, United States Army

Chief of Staff

JohnM.McHughSecretary of the Army

By Lauren PoindexterJBM-HH

Public Affairs

Joint Base Myer-HendersonHall will host the CombinedFederal Campaign’s mid-sea-son rally Nov. 12 from 12-2p.m. at the Fort Myer FitnessCenter.With a tailgating theme,

the JBM-HH communitywill have the opportunityto eat hot dogs, participatein a basketball three-pointshootout and free-throwcompetition, all in the spiritof fundraising.Lorraine Holmes Settles,

corporate director of devel-opment and volunteer ser-vices NEXUS Health, Inc.,at the Fort WashingtonMedical Center is thefeatured guest speaker.Donations will be acceptedduring this event and par-ticipants are encouraged towear their favorite sportsteam colors.

The Combined FederalCampaign of the NationalCapital Area is the localcampaign for federal employ-ees in the WashingtonMetropolitan Area. Throughthe CFCNCA, federalemployees have the oppor-tunity to donate to morethan 4,400 approved local,national and international

charities.Due to the nation’s budget

crisis, many fundraisingevents were delayed or can-celed. In return, the dead-line for this year’s campaignhas been extended fromDec. 15 to Jan. 15, 2014.For more information or tomake a donation, visit www.cfcnca.org.

Combined Federal Campaign mid-season rally


Parking limited at Summerall FieldThe Summerall Field parking lot will be closed

Nov. 10 and 11 so that participants in the Nov. 11Veterans Day ceremony and activities can practiceand perform. The parking lot, on the Fort Myerportion of the joint base, runs along SheridanAvenue between Bldg. 417 and Bldg. 243. For moreinformation, call 703-696-3291.

Construction on Columbia PikeRoadway construction on Columbia Pike from

South Wakefield Drive to Four Mile Run will beginNov. 11 and last for approximately six weeks,weather permitting. Work will begin at the westside of the project and move east.Lane closures and work will be as follows:Eastbound lanes from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. two

lanes will be closed for excavation. From 3:30-6p.m., the lane closure will be reduced to one laneto install subbase. From 7 p.m.-6:30 a.m., asphaltwill be laid and one lane will remain open to traffic.From 6:30-9:30 a.m., both lanes will be open totraffic.On westbound lanes from 7 p.m.-6 a.m., two

lanes will be closed for excavation and installingsubbase. At 6 a.m., lane closure will be reducedto one lane. From 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., one lane willremain open to traffic while asphalt is laid. Bothlanes will be open to traffic from 3:30-7 p.m.

Tickets available for holidayfestival concerts

See www.usarmyband.com for details about theU.S. Army Band’s American holiday festival con-certs. Free tickets are available online for thisyear’s holiday concerts that will be held at BruckerHall on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH Dec. 7,8 and 13.

Flu season is afootAndrew Rader U.S. Army Health Clinic on the

Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH will provide seasoninfluenza vaccine to active duty and reserve compo-nent military personnel, DEERS eligible beneficia-ries ages two and above and JBM-HH DoD civilianemployees at the Memorial Chapel FellowshipHall from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 12 and 14; and Nov.21. Children under the age of two must see theirassigned primary care provider. Rader Clinic-enrolled children under the age of two can get thevaccine on a walk-in basis at the Rader immuniza-tion clinic, Monday-Friday, during normal clinichours, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The clinic is closed fromnoon-1 p.m. A pediatric appointment is not neces-sary.Through Nov. 17, flu vaccine will be provided at

the above flu clinics only, except for Rader-enrolledchildren under two years of age. The flu vaccinewill also be offered to enrolled beneficiaries duringa scheduled visit with their primary care manager.Do not schedule an appointment early to get a flushot. All eligible beneficiaries must show a valid IDcard or DoD common access card prior to gettingthe flu vaccine. Call the flu hotline at 703-696-2994for updated information.

Toddler play group meetsThe Marine Corps Community Services New

Parent Support Program holds a play groupfor children 5 years old and younger and theirparents Nov. 12 from 10-11:30 a.m. at MarineBarracks Washington. Playtime, story time andactivities are planned, and snacks are provided.The group meets at MCCS Post 5 classroom inBldg. 20, second floor. For more information,call 703-696-7204 or 202-433-4881.

CFC mid-season rallyPlan to join colleagues Nov. 12 from noon-2

p.m. at the Fort Myer Fitness Center, Bldg. 214,to get more information on the combined federalcampaign. For more information, call BarbaraEdmondson at 703-696-3110.

Managing holiday stressOn Nov. 13 from 9-11 a.m. in Bldg. 201 on the

Fort Myer portion of the joint base, get the basics ofidentifying stressors in your life and learn how tocreate a stress management plan with an empha-sis on holiday stress. Registration is required. Forquestions or to register, call 703-696-3512 or [email protected].

Holiday home safetyBring children, ages up to 5, for a time of play,

holiday crafts and stories Nov. 14 from 10 a.m.-noon, in the ACS classroom on the Fort Myerportion of the joint base. You will receive a safetykit that will include items to help ensure thehome you are staying in is safe for your little ones.Registration is required. For questions or to reg-ister, call 703-696-3512 or email [email protected].

Junior wrestling registration openChild and Youth Services is hosting junior wres-

tling and registration is now open. Registrationdeadline is Nov. 15. Open to youth of eligible

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Community

With a quarter of its workforce comprised of militaryfamilymembers, theArmyandAir Force Exchange Serviceis a true example of familyserving family. As such, thefocus on Thanksgiving Daywill be on family and shop-ping will have to wait untilBlack Friday.Customers will not have

to wait long to start theirholiday shopping as Exchangedoors open at 4 a.m. in theUnited States the day afterThanksgiving. Stores inthe Pacific region will openat 7 a.m. while EuropeanExchanges will welcome shop-pers at 8 a.m.

“As a part of the militarycommunity, the Exchangeunderstands that time withfamily, for both customersand associates is a priority,”said the Exchange’s Chief ofPublic Affairs Lt. Col. AntwanC. Williams. “Early open-ings at Exchanges worldwideon ‘Black Friday’ will allowshoppers to give thanks withloved ones and still partakein the savings.”Authorized shoppers can

get a head start on specialpromotions, updated through-out the holiday season, byvisiting the Exchange’ssale flyers page at http://www.shopmyexchange.com/

ExchangeStores/SalesFlyer.aspx.

(From an Army and AirforceExchange Service pressrelease.)

Exchange keeping thethanks in Thanksgiving

By JFHQ-NCR/NDW Public Affairs

The annual national Veterans Day obser-vance is scheduled for Nov. 11 at ArlingtonNational Cemetery to honor all veterans whoserved and continue to serve in the military.The U.S. Army Military District of Washingtonwill conduct a Presidential Armed Forces FullHonor Presidential Wreath-Laying Ceremonyat 11 a.m. at the Tomb of the Unknowns, tobe followed by an observance program hostedby the Department of Veterans Affairs inArlington’s Memorial Amphitheater. A preludeby the United States Air Force Band will beginin the amphitheater at 10:30 a.m.Both the wreath-laying ceremony and the

observance program are free and open to thegeneral public. No tickets are needed to attendthese events. Space is limited to standing roomonly for the wreath-laying ceremony and seatingis available on a first-come, first-served basis inthe amphitheater. Attendees are encouraged tobe at the Tomb of the Unknowns or seated inthe amphitheater by 9:30 a.m.Free parking is available for vehicles in the

Arlington National Cemetery Visitor’s Centerparking lot from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. A free

shuttle service will provide transportation tothe Memorial Amphitheater beginning at 8 a.m.Walking to the amphitheater is prohibited.

After the observance, shuttles will providetransportation back to the visitor’s center until2 p.m.Attendees will be required to pass through

a security checkpoint to gain access to the cer-emony. Prohibited items include: large bagsor backpacks, firearms and weapons of anytype, laser pointers, aerosol containers, sodacans, umbrellas, coolers, picnic baskets, tripods,lighters, personal protection sprays and insu-lated beverage containers. Clear plastic waterbottles are permitted.Note: DoD identification card holders will not

be permitted to walk from Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall into the cemetery. Instead,they must park on post and board a free shuttlebus at the Fort Myer Memorial Chapel. Theshuttle service is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m.After the observance is over, shuttles willprovide transportation back to the Fort MyerMemorial Chapel.For additional details, call the Public Affairs

Office for the U.S. Army Military District ofWashington at 202-685-4645.

National observance tohonor America’s veterans

By Staff Sgt. MeganGarcia3dU.S. Infantry Regiment

TheOld GuardPublic Affairs Office

StaffSgt.DanielCastanonjoinedmore than 35,000 people who trav-eled to the nation’s capital, Oct. 20,2013, to run the 29th annualArmyTen-Miler. For Castanon, this yearwould mark his second time par-ticipating in one of the nation’slargest races. Although he camewith the goal to top his previousrace record, hisultimatedrive todobetter than the year before wouldbe found in two names.“Mayleen Dilone and Justin

Ortega” said Castanon, motortransport operator, 529thRegimental Support Company, 3dU.S. Infantry Regiment (The OldGuard). “Those are the names ofmy two [9-year-old] cousins whowere diagnosed with Type 1 dia-betes. Last year, initially, I wantedto run the race just for the experi-ence, but this year my motivationbehind running it and wanting todo well was because of them.”Castanon, who unfortunately

is accustomed to having familymembers who are diagnosed withcancer, said receiving this kind ofnews was evenmore devastating.“It shook up the family a little

because it’s something we’renot used to dealing with,” saidCastanon“Whenyougetthebabiesdiagnosed with diabetes, it’s likeyou’re taking away a little bit oftheir childhood. They have to learnto eat differently and take insulinshots. It’s stressful and can become

stressful on the parents, and it’sreally a life-changing thing for kidsto have to deal with at this age.”Although Castanon had already

begun vigorously training for theTen-Miler, he said knowing thismade him push a little harder. Helost 25 pounds over a six-monthperiod and changed his diet com-pletely, focusing more on portioncontrol and eliminating fast foodsand sodas.“This year it wasn’t just about

finishing because it wasn’t justabout me,” said Castanon. “I wasrunning in my cousins’ names asa tribute to them. That is why Ireally wanted to push myself andnot come in at the same time Icame in last year.”Castanon’s aunt, Hilda Aponte,

said the family was ecstatic abouthis plans.“We are a very big family, and

we are all trying to find a curefor this, so it meant a lot to ourfamily to find out he wanted todo this in support of his two littlecousins,” said Aponte. “We madeshirts and everything to send tohim. We wanted to let him knowwewere rooting forhimall thewayfromNewYork.”The day of the race, Castanon

wore the shirt as a constantreminder of what he was runningfor and to let them know he stoodwith them.“It wasmyway to say ‘Although

Ihaven’t seen youall in awhile, I’mthinking of you and I’m supportingyou. I didn’t raise a whole bunchof money for the cause, but I worethis t-shirt with your names on it

because I care,’” said Castanon.By mile six, Castanon admitted

he felt very fatigued but knew hecouldn’t give up on himself or hisfamily.“I knew they were tracking this

run, and I wasn’t going to let themdown,” said Castanon.In the end, he would stay true

to his word. Castanonmet his goalat the finish line, beating his previ-ous time by almost 11minutes. Hemade sure to let his cousins knowhe accomplished what he set outto do.“I spoke with my Aunt Hilda

after the race, and I told her to tellthem I did the best that I could,”Castanon said. “I told her to tellthem everyone who I passed thatday will know their names andknow that they are fighters, too.”

Running for a cause: Old Guard Soldierruns Army Ten-Miler in honor of cousins

COURTESY PHOTO

Staff Sgt. Daniel Castanon,motor transport operator, 529thRegimental Support Company, 3dU.S. Infantry Regiment (The OldGuard), poses for a picture aftercompleting the 29th annual ArmyTen-Miler in Washington, D.C., Oct.20.


By Staff Sgt. BernardoFuller

Under Secretary of the ArmyJoseph W. Westphal present-ed framed mementos to the3d U.S. Infantry Regiment(The Old Guard) and the U.S.Army Band “Pershing’s Own,”at Conmy Hall, Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall, Nov.4, in appreciation for theirflawless support during the2011, 2012, and 2013 UnderSecretary of the Army hostedTwilight Tattoos.“The support that you

provide our Army is incred-ible and very much appreci-ated by Army leadership andour nation. Your dedicationand precision represents the

very best of our Army, and Iapplaud your selfless serviceand commitment to excel-lence,” said Westphal.The themes for the Twilight

Tattoos each year were spe-cifically designed to honorthe contributions of Soldiersduring World War II, theKorean War and currentcombat operations.A Twilight Tattoo is an hour-

long military pageant, whichgives a glimpse into Americanhistory through performanc-es by The U.S. Army Blues,vocalists from The U.S. ArmyBand Downrange and U.S.Army Band Voices, The OldGuard Fife and Drum Corps,and The U.S. Army DrillTeam.

Department of Defense personnel, ID card holders,retirees and DoD civilians, five to 14 years old,coed. To register, contact Parent Central Services,Bldg. 483 on the Fort Myer portion of the jointbase, or call 703-696-0313/4942. The junior wres-tling program is also looking for coaches. For moreinformation, contact Annette Engum at 703-696-3728 or via email at [email protected].

Baby stagesLearn about stages for your child in a class

that provides an overview of the developmentalmilestones for children ages newborn to 3 Nov. 15from 1-3 p.m. in the ACS classroom, Bldg. 201 onthe Fort Myer portion of the joint base. For ques-tions or to register, call 703-696-3512 or [email protected].

Thanksgiving dinnerThe JBM-HH Gospel Service and Better

Opportunity for Single Soldiers (BOSS) will behosting the annual servicemembers ThanksgivingdinnerNov.16 from12:30 -4p.m.at theCommunityCenter, Bldg. 405, on the Fort Myer portion of thejoint base. This dinner is free and open to all ser-vicemembers and their families. Join the JBM-HHGospel Service and BOSS for food, fun and fel-lowship. Special music will be provided. For moreinformation, call Freda Womack at 703-618-4344.

Wounded Warriors tackle Redskins greatsOn Nov. 16 from noon-3 p.m. Bishop O’Connell

High School in Arlington, Va., hosts the firstever wounded warrior amputee football team vs.Redskins and NFL alumni flag football game.Former Virginia governor George Allen serves asthe honorary coach of the Redskins alumni, whowill be joined by players from Washington’s 1972Super Bowl team, including Larry Brown, PatFischer, Ted Vactor and others. The games hostsare Brian Mitchell and LaVar Arrington. Ticketprices are $20 for adults, $10 for high school stu-dents and children are admitted free. For moreinformation, see page 8.

TransParentingOn Nov. 18 and 25 from 9-11 a.m. in the ACS

classroom, Bldg. 201 on the Fort Myer portionof the joint base, join this two-part seminar toprovide parents who are separated or divorcedwith the tools to ensure that they are able tocontinue supporting and encouraging their chil-dren despite the breakup of the family unit. Youmust attend both sessions to receive a certificateof completion. Registration is required. For ques-tions or to register, call 703-696-3512 or [email protected].

Ethics training slatedAll employees who are required to file a

financial disclosure must also receive annualethics training. Training for members of theMilitary District of Washington, Joint ForceNational Capital Region and JBM-HH whohave not received this training must satisfytheir training requirement by attending the fol-lowing session:The Fort McNair portion of the joint base

in the Inter-American Defense College audito-rium, from 11 a.m.-noon, Nov. 19.If you are unsure of whether you are a desig-

nated OGE form 450 filer, consult your super-visor. Supervisors may contact the administra-tive law division, specifically Amanda O’Neil,at [email protected] or TracyHernandez at [email protected] by calling 202-685-4582.

Military career and education expoMark your calendars for Nov. 21 from 10 a.m.-2

p.m. for the JBM-HH military career and educa-tion expo to navigate your way to a better future.The event will be held in Bldg. 405, the commu-nity activities center, on the Fort Myer portion ofJBM-HH. Call for more information and to regis-ter for some of the briefings at 703-696-1541/3178.

Radio City Christmas SpectacularJBM-HH Family and Morale, Welfare and

Recreation is going to New York for the annualRadio City Christmas Spectacular featuring theRockettes Dec. 14. Cost of the trip is $125 perperson, and the bus departs from the JBM-HHCommunity Center at 5 a.m. and returns at 10p.m. Forty people must be signed up and paid infull in order to take the trip. Call the CommunityCenter at 703-696-3469/3470 as soon as possibleto purchase tickets. Credit card payments will beaccepted by phone or mail payment to JBM-HHCommunity Center, 228 McNair Rd., Bldg. 405,Fort Myer, Va., 22211.

New ACAP schedule availableAn updated Army Career and Alumni Program

schedule is available at http://www.jbmhh.army.mil/inc/ACAP%20Schedule.pdf with lots of classesavailable for retiring and transitioning Soldiers.For more information, call ACAP at 703-696-0973.

Please send your news notes to thePentagram at

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News Notes Army leadership recognizes excellenceof The Old Guard, ‘Pershing’s Own’

PHOTO BY STAFF SGT. BERNARDO FULLER

Under Secretary of the Army Dr.Joseph W. Westphal presents framedmementos to the 3d U.S. InfantryRegiment (The Old Guard), and theU.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own,”at Conmy Hall, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Nov. 4.


PHOTO MARINE CPL. TIA M. DUFOUR

Marines and fellow servicemembers gathered Nov 2, at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel in Arlington, Va., to celebrate the 238th Marine Corps Birthday Ball.The birthday ball is held every year in honor of the raising of the first Marine battalions established in 1921 by Gen. John A. Lejeune. The guest of honor at this year’s ballwas Assistant Commandant of the United States Marine Corps General John M. Paxton, Jr.

The youngest Marine present was Pfc. TahiraLawrence. The 18-year-old enlisted in the MarineCorps January, 2013. When asked about assum-ing such an important role during the ceremony,Lawrence said, “It was a great experience and anhonor.” This was Lawrence’s first birthday ball,which she said was great because she got to see theMarines come together in a fun setting.The cake-cutting tradition was expanded this year,

as H&S Bn. staff recognized the oldest Marineveteran present as well, Joseph Britt, 97, who servedfrom March 1944 to December 1945. The crowd ofnearly 500 Marines, servicemembers and guests allgave Britt a standing ovation for his service.During Paxton’s speech, he spoke about the sac-

rifices not only made by servicemembers, but byspouses and loved ones of Marines as well. Paxtonrecognized the many Marine veterans in the audi-ence, like Britt, who have served their country andthe Corps for nearly 70 years. He also focused on the“eternal spirit,” and many operations Marines havehad the honor to serve in.“You don’t need to be a World War Two Marine,

you don’t need to be a Navy Cross recipient in 2ndBattalion 8th Marine Regiment last week,” saidPaxton. “Today, tonight and for the future, all youneed to be is a Marine.”

Birthday, from page 1


PHOTO MARINE CPL. TIA M. DUFOURPHOTO MARINE CPL. TIA M. DUFOURPHOTO MARINE CPL. TIA M. DUFOUR


PHOTO MARINE SGT. ALVIN WILLIAMS, JR. PHOTO MARINE SGT. ALVIN WILLIAMS, JR.


By Program Executive Office SoldierFort Belvoir, Va.

The Army’s chief of staff inspected an array ofadvanced technology being mobilized on behalfof Soldiers during a visit to Program ExecutiveOffice Soldier on Fort Belvoir, Nov. 1.Experts from Program Executive Office, or

PEO, Soldier briefed Chief of Staff of the ArmyGen. Ray Odierno on a new generation of fusedthermal and night vision goggles, more accuratelaser targeting systems, improved body armorand innovative devices to provide Soldiers elec-trical power in the field.PEO Soldier is responsible for the small arms,

equipment, and clothing worn or used by theindividual Soldier.“It’s about ensuring our Soldiers are equipped

to do their job,” Odierno said after reviewing theequipment. “For me, that’s the most importantthing.”Odierno received briefings from PEO Soldier’s

four project managers: PM Soldier Sensorsand Lasers, PM Soldier Warrior, PM SoldierWeapons, and PM Soldier Protection andIndividual Equipment.The general was particularly interested in

PEO Soldier’s efforts to achieve one of the Army’smain development goals, which is lightening theload on Soldiers. With the development andincreased use of body armor, night vision equip-ment and other equipment, today’s Soldierscarry more weight than their predecessors.Program Executive Officer Soldier Brig. Gen.

Paul A. Ostrowski told Odierno that reducingthe weight on Soldiers is a personal issue forhim, and is something to which he devotes agreat deal of time and effort.Ostrowski told Odierno that PEO Soldier,

the Maneuver Center of Excellence and U.S.Army Natick Soldier Research, Developmentand Engineering Center, are working together tofind “evolutionary and revolutionary” approach-es to lightening the Soldier load. Odierno wasbriefed on two programs which emerged fromthat effort. One of those briefings dealt withproviding power to Soldiers in the field, and theother with the rucksacks they carry on theirbacks.The increased use of radios, sensors and other

electronic equipment has resulted in greaterweight as Soldiers carry additional batteries.Maj. Joseph J. McCarthy, of the Soldier Power

Section of Soldier Warrior, told Odierno thatfuture Soldiers will use fewer batteries for theirdevices, and thereby reduce the weight theycarry.“This is one of the most important areas we

have because it helps solves the problem ofweight,” Odierno said.Two of the products McCarthy briefed were

the conformal battery, which shapes to theSoldier and provides power to numerous devices;and the solar blanket, which converts solarenergy to power. The latter is important becausePEO Soldier is working to make Soldiers energyself-sufficient.During a briefing on rucksacks, Odierno

learned that PEO Soldier is collaborating withthe Marine Corps on redistributing weight fromshoulders to the hips. This is similar to hikingbackpacks that use a waist belt to lighten theload on shoulder straps.Soldier Warrior also informed Odierno of its

efforts to leverage existing advanced technologyto provide Soldiers new capabilities more quicklyand at lower cost.Capt. Paul E. Cluverius described the Nett

Warrior system, which allows a unit of Soldiersto remain linked and exchange data while con-ducting operations. The system uses a commer-cially-available Android smart phone to providesituational awareness capabilities to dismount-ed Soldiers. The captain said developing appswould increase the capability of the Nett Warriorsystem.“The key is being able to leverage that technol-

ogy,” Odierno commented.The Rapid Equipping Force is also harness-

ing three-dimensional printing for its develop-ment efforts. Sgt. 1st Class Adam M. Asclipiadisdescribed its new expeditionary laboratory whichhouses a laboratory and machine shop withcomputerized numerically controlled machin-ing equipment and 3-D printing capabilities ina mobile shipping container. The expeditionarylab enables Soldiers to “print” and create physi-cal solutions to problems they face.“Three-dimensional printing has incredible

potential,” Odierno said. He added that expe-ditionary labs have placed “scientists on thebattlefield.”During his visit, Odierno also closely examined

the fruit of Army efforts to provide improvedequipment for female Soldiers, who make upabout 14 percent of Army personnel.

The general examined the generation IIIimproved outer tactical vest which providesballistic protection and comes in variants formale and female Soldiers. He also inspectedthe enhanced combat helmet, as well as otherhelmets.The general also learned about the Soldier

Enhancement Program, or SEP, which locatesand tests commercially available non-develop-mental clothing or equipment that can be usedto meet Soldier needs. The program can greatlyreduce the cost and time for fielding neededcapabilities. One of the SEP items the generalsaw was the modular airborne weapons casethat Airborne troops use to protect weaponsduring air drops.At the close of the information-packed brief-

ing, Odierno thanked the PEO Soldier team forits work in supporting Soldiers.

Chief sees future of Army equipment at PEO Soldier

PHOTO BY PEO SOLDIER

Maj. Joseph J. McCarthy (right) briefs Soldier Powerto Gen. Ray Odierno (left), chief of staff of the Army.Odierno visited Program Executive Office Soldier on FortBelvoir, Va., Nov. 1.

By Staff Sgt. Jennifer C. JohnsonJFHQ-NCR/MDW Public Affairs

Thirteen career counselors from the NationalCapital Region gathered Nov. 4 for a meet andgreet with Maj. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan, JointForce Headquarters–National Capital Region/U.S. Army Military District of Washington com-manding general, and Command Sgt. Maj. DavidO. Turnbull, JFHQ-NCR/MDW command ser-geant major, to exchange ideas and strategiesregarding retention for the fiscal year 2014 atFort Lesley J. McNair.Career counselors are the subject matter

experts on all aspects of Army life, which includebut not limited to reenlistment, reserve compo-nent, transfer of education benefits and reclas-sification.

“The JFHQ-NCR/MDW career counselorsmeeting with command senior leadership isimportant to their daily mission,” said Sgt. Maj.Willene Orr, JFHQ-NCR/MDW command careercounselor. “I feel that it is important for them toknow what their leader’s focus is regarding reten-

tion of our Soldiers and transitioning out of theArmy.”“Whether a Soldier wants to reenlist or transi-

tions out of the military, our career counselors tryto make a positive impact on the individual,” saidTurnbull. “Engaging them early affords Soldiersample time to make a well thought-out decisionfor them and their families.”Career counselors function as the advisors on

behalf of commanders and the Department ofthe Army through the Army Retention Program.All Soldiers have a career counselor available tothem and can usually be found at the battalionlevels and above.“It’s up to our career counselors to find those

Soldiers and engage them early,” said Turnbull.“Most importantly, it’s about reenlisting quali-fied Soldiers, help transition those Soldiers whowant to enter into the Reserve Component andproviding the necessary support to those Soldierstransitioning out of the Army.”“Retention has shifted, and our goal as career

counselors is to have an optimistic affect for theArmy, the unit, and the Soldier,” said Orr. “Ithink it’s great to have both the leaders andcounselors together to exchange ideas within thecommand.”

Army counselors plan for the future

PHOTO BY STAFF SGT. JENNIFER C. JOHNSON

Maj. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan, Joint Force Headquarters– National Capital Region/U.S. Army Military District ofWashington commanding general, explains his philoso-phy and focus on retention at a JFHQ-NCR/MDW CareerCounselor meeting at Fort Lesley J. McNair, Nov. 4.

By Jim DresbachPentagram Staff Writer

The team Navy Lt. Alexandra“Allie” Bailley assembled toparticipate in the 2013 MarineCorps Marathon raced more than26.2 miles Oct. 27.Bailley and six teammates

lobbied and hurried to gain entryto the people’s marathon, wentthrough the rigors of condensedpre-race training and dedicatedtheir runs to the 12 people whowere fatally shot and the threeinjured during a mass shootingat Washington Navy Yard Sept.16.Bailley and co-worker Navy

Lt. Ken Bond both were presentat the Navy Yard that day andexplained their joint mission ofremembrance at the MCM pressconference held Oct. 25.

In a month’s time, a team ofseven, including six from theNavy Yard, were driven toremember the fallen.“We formed this team 35 days

ago,” Bailley said during thepress conference. “I had writtenan e-mail to the Marine CorpsMarathon staff asking themto grant us late entry into themarathon, so we could run onbehalf of the victims and survi-vors of the shooting that day. Ireally wanted to do something forthe 12 victims even though theyweren’t active duty. They reallydid support the fleet in a largeway.”Bond recalls the sequence of

events put into motion by Bailleyfollowing their return to work ata Navy Yard building diagonal tobuilding 197, where the majorityof workers were murdered.

“The next day after we gotback to work, Allie asked mewhat can we do and how canwe start this team,” Bond said.“She started gathering peopleand talking to the Marine Corpsabout the race. Together, we gotthe team together, and we tried

our best to get one month’s worthof marathon training under us.”Bailley, who was taking part

in her first-ever marathon, fin-ished the MCM in three hours,46 minutes and 56 seconds whileBond conquered the course in5:50:04.

Navy Yard workers run to remember co-workers


Racers start the Marine Corps Marathon on Route 110 near the Marine Corps WarMemorial Oct. 27. This year, 23,480 people finished the marathon.


A proclamation:Throughout our Nation’s history, an unbroken

chain of patriots has strengthened us in times ofpeace and defended us in times of war. Yet thecourageous men and women of the United Statesmilitary do not serve alone. Standing alongsidethem are husbands and wives, parents andchildren, sisters and brothers. During MilitaryFamily Month, we celebrate the families whomake daily sacrifices to keep our Nation whole,and we remember a most sacred obligation _ toserve them as well as they serve us.Military families exemplify the courage and

resolve that define our national character. Fortheir country and their loved ones, they riseto the challenges of multiple deployments andfrequent moves – spouses who care and providefor children in their partners’ absence, kids whomake new friends and leave known comfortsbehind. They are the force behind the force,patriots who support their family members inuniform while enriching the communities theycall home.While our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines,

and Coast Guardsmen are defending the countrythey love, their country must provide for thefamilies they love. Through First Lady MichelleObama and Dr. Jill Biden’s Joining Forcesinitiative, my Administration has worked tire-lessly to engage American citizens and busi-nesses in this cause. Joining Forces encouragesthe private sector to hire veterans and militaryspouses, helps schools become more respon-sive to military children’s needs, and expandsaccess to wellness and education programs for

military families. Since the initiative began in2011, businesses have hired and trained morethan 290,000 veterans and military spouses. MyAdministration is also taking action to improvemental health care and education for veter-ans, service members, and their families. Lastyear, I signed an Executive Order directing theFederal Government to increase access to these

vital services. And this year, as a result of theSupreme Court decision striking down Section 3of the Defense of Marriage Act, the Departmentof Defense moved swiftly to extend benefits tolegally married same-sex couples.Time and again, our service members and

their families have sacrificed to protect thepromise that defines our Nation – life, liberty,and the pursuit of happiness. As we work torepay this enormous debt of gratitude, I encour-age everyAmerican to do their part. Together, let us

support our military children as they learn,grow, and live their dreams. And let us keep ourmilitary families strong and secure.Now, therefore, I, Barack Obama, President

of the United States of America, by virtue of theauthority vested in me by the Constitution andthe laws of the United States, do hereby pro-claim November 2013 as Military Family Month.I call on all Americans to honor military familiesthrough private actions and public service forthe tremendous contributions they make in thesupport of our service members and our Nation.In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my

hand this thirty-first day of October in the yearof our Lord two thousand thirteen, and of theIndependence of the United States of Americathe two hundred and thirty-eighth.

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violin line on verse two’ or ‘put sometympani in here.’ Writing the actualmusic started after the first month,but by then, I had sounds in my headof what I wanted.”What the band wanted at the

beginning of the pair of shows wasto immediately grab the audience’sattention. A 24-minute medley ofmusic from the rock opera classic“Tommy” set the high energy intomotion. The first band member-audi-ence, non-musical interaction camefrom Whalen when he back-intro-duced works like “Pinball Wizard”and “Listening to You”.“How did you like our start

with `Tommy?’” Whalen asked theSaturday evening crowd. “That’show we just wanted to say hi.”One other mini-suite of Who clas-

sics followed, as Downrange guitar-ists Staff Sgts. Chad Leader andZackery Pride and percussionist Sgt.1st Class Francis Carroll laid downbeats from The Who’s second operaentitled “Quadrophenia.”“One of the reasons The Who

works so well with orchestration, ifyou just listen to their songs, theyare very grand, and there is a veryvisual landscape in the music inwhat is going on,” Whalen said. “Addthe way [The Who band member]Pete Townshend writes – I thinkhe always wanted to be a classicalcomposer. He always loved opera

– that’s how ‘Tommy’ came about.He’s always had this fascinationwith orchestra music, so I think thatcomes into the power of the way hewrites. It lends itself perfectly to[The U.S. Army Band].”According to Whalen, selections

like “Baba O’Riley” and “Won’t GetFooled Again,” the concerts’ finaltwo selections, were also right upTUSAB’s alley.“That one was a lot of fun to do,”

Whalen said about the song popular-ly known as “Teenage Wasteland.”“That original song has that wholekind of synthed, looped thing in thebeginning. The challenge with thatwas how I am going to translate that[with the orchestra]. I started it withthe strings, so actually each stringssection is taking a little section ofthat loop. As the song progressed,the woodwinds add in, and it becamethis one big loop machine.”Following the Saturday night

performance, the Soldiers receivedcomplements from one who expertlycovered the English band, which hasperformed from Woodstock to theSuper Bowl and the Olympics.“I was really impressed with the

arrangements as well as the per-formance,” said Stoney Johnstone,The Who tribute band guitarist whoresides in Silver Spring, Md. “Theseguys [The U.S. Army Band] did itright; they did justice to The Who,which is not an easy thing to do.”

The Who, from page 1

PHOTO BY CORY HANCOCK

Halloween walk

Staff from theU.S. ArmyAirOperations Group and theJoint Force Headquarters-National Capital Region/U.S. Army Military Districtof Washington enjoy theday during the AAOGHalloween Bash Walk topromote health, wellnessand fitness among staff.The walk took place onthe Fort Lesley J. McNairportion of JBM-HH Oct.31.


By Cory HancockJFHQ-NCR/MDWPublic Affairs

The NFL season hasreached its midpoint.This season has pro-duced a few surpriseswhichshouldkeepthingsinteresting the rest ofthe year. The KansasCity Chiefs are the mostsurprising team; theyare still undefeated (9-0)so far this season. If youpicked KC to be unde-feated at this stage of theseason, then you shouldgo buy a lottery ticket.The Baltimore Ravens

have struggled thisseason. The passinggame has shownimprovement in recent

weeks; however, theRavens running gamehas regressed dramati-cally. The team is 29thin the league. Ray Riceand Bernard Pierce,both averaging a meager2.7 yards per carry,have been very ineffec-tive. A running game isextremely important forany team to win in theNFL, but in the AFCNorth, it is essential.Marlon Brown with his26 catches for 297 yards,and five TDs has donevery well so far thisseason. He has steppedup in recent weeks tobe one of Joe Flacco’sbest options at receiver.Baltimore’s playoff hopesare dwindling fast, but if

they win their remain-ing division games, oneagainst Pittsburgh andtwo against Cincinnati,then they stand a decentchance of sneaking intothe postseason. What isthe key for the Ravens,you ask? Get Ray Rice,Bernard Pierce and therunning game going.The Houston Texans

are a team in freefall.Picked by many thisseason, includingmyself,to be a contender, theTexans are a huge disap-pointment. Matt Schaubhas been benched forsecond-year-pro CaseKeenum, who hasplayed surprisingly wellsince he took over as thestarter. All-Pro running

back Arian Foster hasput up 542 yards. He hasnot shown the ability toget into the end zone, heonly has one touchdown.Foster has recently beenslowed by a back injuryand a bum hamstring,which may affect himfor the remainder ofthe season. The Texansspecial teams have beenkicking themselves thisseason. Kicker RandyBullock has missed aleague high eight fieldgoals this season, whichhaspromptedHouston totry out three kickers thisweek. With Bullock’spoor numbers and thelow tolerance level forkickers who underper-form, I’d be surprised ifhe was a Texan at theend of the year.The Atlanta Falcons

are another team in freefall. An injury to JulioJones and Matt Ryan’spoor play have contrib-uted to the overall lackof quality play. Theyhave dropped to thirdplace in their division.

Can Atlanta make aturnaround? It dependson Ryan. If “Matty Ice”startsplayingbetterthenthey have a chance, butit will be an uphill battleespecially given the waythe New Orleans Saintsand Carolina Panthersare playing.New Orleans seems

to be rejuvenated follow-ing the return of SeanPayton from last sea-son’s year-long suspen-sion.The Denver Broncos

have been better thanadvertised this season.Peyton Manning is onfire with 29 touchdownpasses and more than2,900 yards. AlthoughPeyton lost in his returnto Indianapolis, theBroncos are playing aswell as anyone in theleague at the moment.The road for the AFCWest’s division titlewill come down to thetwo games between theBroncos and the KansasCity Chiefs, who underthe guidance of AndyReid and new quarter-back Alex Smith, aresurprisingly undefeated.The NFC North is one

of the tightest divisionsin the league this season.TheDetroit Lions, GreenBayPackersandChicagoBears are all in a three-way tie for first place.Detroit definitely hasthe upper hand in thedivision, as both GreenBay and Chicago havelost their starting quar-terbacks. Lions widereceiver Calvin Johnsonis having an amazingseason. “Megatron”

has 47 catches for anastounding 821 yardsand seven touchdowns.Fifth-year quarterbackMatt Stafford has defi-nitely taken the nextstep in his developmentwith 16 touchdowns.Look for the team fromthe Motor City to driveon into the playoffs.The Washington

Redskins have struggledat times. In the first fewweeks it was down toa rusty looking RobertGriffin III. RGIII did notlook like the dynamicplayer he was last year,but in recent weeks hehas been playing a lotbetter. Pierre Garcon,with his 54 recep-tions and 684 yards,has proven to be a keyweapon for the ‘Skinsand is Griffin’s go-to guy.Rookie tight end JordanReed has played verywell so far and has a lotof the physical tools to besuccessful in the league.Bold prediction: There

will be two winlessteams in the NFL thisseason: the Tampa BayBuccaneers and theJacksonville Jaguars.Both teams have beenhorrible. Be sure tocheck back at the endof the season to see ifmy bold predication hascome true and to previewthe playoffs.Editor’s note: Cory

Hancock is an ArmyPublic Affairs Internassigned to the JointForce Headquarters–National Capital Regionand the U.S. ArmyMilitary District ofWashington.

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Steve Van Hoven, chief of horticulture at Arlington National Cemetery, secures a labelonto an Ulmus americana, also known as an American Elm tree, near the gravesite ofJoe Louis, “Heavyweight Champion of the World” between 1937 and 1949.

By Jim DresbachPentagram Staff Writer

An opening process to eventually convert Arlington National Cemeteryinto a full-fledged arboretum is slated to be completed by the end ofNovember.Through the end of fall, 297 trees will be labeled with their own 5 by 7

inch aluminum information plate which will help nature lovers becomeadditionally educated about tree life inside ANC.“We have the goal to receive an accreditation that you can get through the

Morton Register of Arboreta,” said Steve Van Hoven, ANC urban foresterand horticulture division chief. “One of the criteria to achieve accreditationis that you have to have trees labeled. There are five or six main criteriathat we must have.“The labeling of the trees is really a first step toward our objective of

creating an arboretum at the cemetery. The labeling is really a key step inthat because the label has the authoritative information on the tree.”Information included on each metal plate includes the tree’s Latin name,

its common name, along with its vital native range and habitat facts.Van Hoven has been busy labeling trees since October, but the overall

process began earlier this year.“This started this summer; our first step was to identify the trees to be

labeled,” he said. “We look at every tree in the cemetery as part of a collec-tion. There are about 8,500 total trees in the cemetery. We actually walkedwith our other horticulturists, and we picked out the trees.”The location of the labeled trees is being made easy for visitors to find.

The main concentration of documentation runs along a route from thevisitor’s center to the Kennedy gravesites to the National Amphitheatre.Thirty-six Medal of Honor memorial trees, which were planted in 1992,plus three state champion trees, have achieved labeling status.Since the labeling is the initial step toward arboretum accreditation,

ANC staff will center attention on public outreach to include horticulturalwalking tours and a possible smart phone app which would complement thenow popular ANC Explorer app.“We are looking to integrate this into the website. We’re investigating

that,” Van Hoven said of the app, which would detail the location of labeledtrees.

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By Titus Ledbetter IIIBelvoir Eagle Staff Writer

A 12th Aviation Battalion Soldier was enjoyingsome down time at Panama City Beach, PanamaCity, Fla., when he heard a mother crying for help.It’s what he did next that earned him the Soldier’sMedal.Chief Warrant Officer 4 Thomas F. Oroho, D

Company commander, 12th Aviation Battalion,received the medal from Gen. Raymond T. Odierno,

chief of staff of the Army, Nov. 1, at Davison ArmyAir Field’s Stone Hangar, for helping rescue twopeople who were drowning.Oroho dove into the water in a strong rip tide at

Panama City Beach in Florida, Sept. 1, 2012, to savea drowning father and daughter. Two additionalSoldiers followed him into the water to help outwith the rescue. The three of them broke free of thecurrent and brought the father and daughter safelyto shore.Oroho was presented the medal in front of a dis-

tinguished crowd of friends, family and Soldiers.Odierno said the he is proud of what Oroho repre-sents.“The general population depends on us,” Odierno

said. “We will always be there to do what is right.”He commended Oroho for his act of bravery. The

Soldiers involved in the rescue risked their lives anddid not have to jump into the water, Odierno said.Oroho is also one of the best UH-60 Black Hawkhelicopter pilots in the Army, he added.Odierno also recognized Oroho’s family during the

ceremony. Families make tremendous sacrifices soSoldiers can serve the nation, Odierno said.The Soldier’s Medal is given to Soldiers who

perform an act of heroism that does not involve con-flict with an enemy. It was established by Congress,July 1926. Anewdesign for the awardwas approved,May 1930.On the date of the incident, Oroho was in Panama

City for Labor Day weekend, after participating in astaff course at Fort Rucker, Ala. He was with somefriends from his unit at Panama City Beach, rightbefore the rescue took place.He heard the mother of the drowning daughter

crying for help before he dove into the water. He saidhe will never forget the look of helplessness on theface of the father when he was asked to let go of hisdaughter during the rescue.Before becoming D Company commander, Oroho

also served as a maintenance officer, platoon leaderand production control officer during various assign-ments within the Army. He has deployed to Bosniaand Iraq. He has earned more than 12 militaryawards and decorations over the course of his career.During his public remarks, Oroho said receiv-

ing the Soldier’s Medal is an honor that he neverexpected to receive. He thanked God for putting himin the right place at the right time. Oroho said thatthe Army instills the importance of respect, honorand integrity. He learned that he is always on duty,24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week.Oroho thanked his family and fellow Soldiers for

attending the medal presentation. He said it was anhonor to receive the award fromOdierno, and hewashumbled by the ceremony.“I’m overwhelmed,” Oroho said after the medal

presentation. “I don’t think I did anything that anyother Soldier wouldn’t have done.”He has been married for 15 years to his wife,

Kathy, and they have three children.

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