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As thousands of servicemem-bers receive orders this month tomove to new duty stations, theDefense Department has a vari-ety of resources in place to maketheir summer moves as smooth aspossible, the director of thePentagon’s Office of Family Policyand Children and Youth toldAmerican Forces Press Serviceand the Pentagon Channel.“Moving is such a part of the

mobile lifestyle,” BarbaraThompson said. “Military mem-

bers and their Families can moveabout every two years, so reloca-tion assistance is critical duringthose times of transition andadjustment. No matter how manytimes you move, it’s still a stress-ful event.”One of the best places to start

organizing a move is the installa-tion’s Family center, which han-dles a variety of issues surround-ing military moves, Thompsonnoted. Relocation assistance spe-cialists are available at theFamily centers to connect parentswith school liaison officers, assistwith housing options and help ser-

vicemembers figure out budgetsin their new environment, amongother necessities, she said.The Military OneSource web-

site also carries a wealth of infor-mationThompson said.A PlanMyMove feature offers organizingoptions such as calendars toremind servicemembers when thepacking and moving companieswill arrive, when a pet needs to bequarantined, when school begins,and other vital information.“It helps you organize all the

dates you need,” Thompson said.Plan MyMove also provides infor-

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IndexCommunity Spotlight p.2Commentary p.3Community p.4News Notes p.4Feature p.7Sports p.8Classifieds p.11

Wearable TArmy Ten-Miler sponsorsannual T-shirt contestPg. 10

Life-saving toolFire departmentgets new devicePg. 9

PentagramHONOR

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Presented with the nation’shighest award for valor, theMedal of Honor, a group ofpast recipients joined civilianhometown heroes being hon-ored at Arlington NationalCemetery March 25 for theNational Medal of Honor Dayceremony.Organized by the

Congressional Medal of HonorFoundation, a group consist-

ing of only MOH recipients,this year’s event paid tributeto four individuals selected forthe 2013 Citizen ServiceBefore Self Honors for acts ofbravery.A wreath ceremony was

held at the Tomb of theUnknowns before the awardceremony at the Women inService to America Memorial.Maj. Gen. Michael S.Linnington, commander ofJoint Force Headquarters-National Capitol Region and

the Military District ofWashington, and MOH recipi-ents Thomas Kelley, BrianThacker and Jay Vargas ren-dered honors as part of therecognition ceremony.Keynote speaker for the

event, Marine Corps Sgt. Maj.Bryan B. Battaglia, seniorenlisted advisor to the chair-man of the Joint Chiefs ofStaff, spoke of the bravery,patriotism and tenacity of theservicemembers who have

see HONOR, page 6

ANC hosts National Medal ofHonor Day ceremony

PHOTO BY RACHEL LARUE

Medal of Honor recipients Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Petry (left) and Harold Fritz (right) place the CitizenService Before Self Honors around the neck of Father Joe Carroll, one of four recipients, during a ceremo-ny at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial March 25.

Army entering‘period ofinnovation’

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The Army learned the art of adaptation through-out the last 12 years of war, but is now moving intoa period of innovation that will require criticalinvestments for the force of the future.“Adaptation is driven by some emergency and

arguably what we’ve done for the last dozen years atwar,” said Lt. Gen. Keith C. Walker, director of theArmy Capabilities Integration Center and deputycommander for Army Futures. “Our Army, as part ofits lifecycle, was going through a period of adapta-tion.”Fresh from the 2013 “Campaign of Learning” sen-

ior leader discussions in Washington, D.C., Walkersaid examples of that adaptation included adjustingto the modular force, the development and deploy-ment of the mine resistant ambush protected vehi-cle, jammers, and the way the Army operated,Walker said.Speaking before members of theAssociation of the

U.S. Army, the director of the Army CapabilitiesIntegration Center and deputy commander forArmyFutures explained that the “Campaign of Learning”— a series of war games and studies to examineArmy concepts — had up until now been focused onthe mid-term future, a period up until 2020. He saidit will now also be looking at “deep futures,” or 2030and beyond, in later war games.“Right now, we are coming out of a period of adap-

tation and into a period of innovation,” Walker said.“How we do that, to invest in the future Army, isabsolutely critical if we’re going to provide the nationwhat [it] needs when they call upon the Army.”The general referred to several examples of past

national investments, using “2013 dollars” to illus-trate the cost to the nation. Included among thoseinvestments were the Manhattan Project, from1942-1945, which saw $4.8 billion annually; theApollo space program, from 1961 to 1972, whichreceived on average of $13 billion a year; the B-2bomber program,which cost $4 billion annually; andthe Army digitization program, which cost $5 billionannually.

see INNOVATION, page 6

see MOVING, page 6

Official recommends resources for duty station moves

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The Defense Department has a variety of resources inplace to make their summer moves as smooth as possi-ble.

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PHOTO BY SGT. JOSE A. TORRES JR.

Last walkSgt. Dontae Skywalker, tomb sentinel, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), lays a rose at the foot of one of the crypts of the Unknowns,March 25, at the tomb in Arlington National Cemetery. The placing of a rose at the foot of each crypt signifies a sentinel's last and final honor before they leave the Tomb of theUnknown. Skywalker served at the Tomb from Sept. 2010 to Sept. 2012.

Caption This #11If you’ve ever looked at a photo, read the caption underneath and

thought you could do better, now is your chance. Each week, “Caption This”will have a photo taken from around the base. It’s up to you to figure outthe best, funniest or craziest caption that describes what’s going on in thepicture. The only rule is you have to KEEP IT CLEAN!“Caption This” submissions can be sent either by emailing them to pen-

tagramjbmhh@yahoo.com, commenting on our Facebook page www.face-book.com/jbmhh or just stopping by Headquarters Bldg. 59, suite 116 anddropping it off. Don’t forget to add the “Caption This” number, your name,rank or position and where you work.Every week the Pentagram staff will pick their favorite. The winner’s

name, caption along with the photo, will be printed in the newspaper.Compete with your friends and coworkers and see who can come up withthe best one. And if you have a photo you think would make a great“Caption This,” send it in.

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“You put your left foot in, you put yourleft foot out and you shake it all about!!!”

Michael King

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

With a team of resource management savvy and technically competent DoDprofessionals, establish JBM–HH as DoD’s premier provider of consistent, qual-ity services that enhance readiness and the overall well-being of our 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 dignity and respect.

• Name: Lance Cpl. Jorge Cuji• Job title/where do you work:

Administrative Specialist.• Military service: USMC.• Favorite sports team: Soccer,

Barcelona.• Favorite foods: Rice and beans,

chicken.• Favorite band/music artist:

Reggaeton.• Favorite movie: “Fast Five.”• Favorite place you’ve ever traveled

to or been stationed: Ecuador,Colombia.• What do you like most about work-

ing on /visiting JBM-HH: That I can getmy education.• What are your goals for the year: Pick up next rank and

get my degree.• What do you like most about living in the National

Capital Region: Museums, monuments, national parks, WhiteHouse, etc.• What’s the best advice you’ve ever received: Never give

up on your goals that you have set in your life.• If you won the lottery, what would you do: Good ques-

tion. Go back to Ecuador and travel the world with my Family.• What advice do you have for someone getting stationed

at JBM-HH: Start school.

Community Spotlight

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Spring cleaning safety tips

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Each year many of us look forward to thatspecial time of year known as Spring Break.For many, it is that time of year when weemerge from our wintering shelters andengage in the annual ritual of spring cleaning.Follow these simple tips to keep this annualritual safe for everyone.FFiirree ssaaffeettyy ttiippssSpring is a great time to clean your house

throw away unwanted items. It’s also a greattime to check all your for potential fire haz-ards.• Check your house for any stored

papers or any other combustible materialsyou don't need.• Keep the area under your stairs clear

of combustible as well.• Check your yard for any woodpiles,

branches, or papers that could prove temptingto someone wanting to light a fire.• Make sure you clean your BBQ and

check for leaks, breaks, and other wear & tear• Check your smoke alarm monthly.GGeenneerraall cclleeaanniinngg ttiippssWhile spring cleaning is a rewarding activ-

ity, it can also be a risky one. Falls, cuts, andelectrical shock are just some of the injurieswhich can occur.• Wear protective clothing. Sturdy shoes

will protect your feet if you drop something orstep on something sharp. Wear gloves to pro-tect your hands from minor injuries and don’tforget hearing and eye protection.• Beware of electrical hazards. Keep

moisture away from electrical appliances andoutlets. Don't spray cleaning products directlyonto light switches or the fuse panel area ofan electrical stove.• Slips, trips, and falls are common

household accidents, and they can occur easi-ly when the house is in disarray during springcleaning. Keep traffic areas clear of buckets,cords, boxes and other obstacles. Clean upspills promptly, and move carefully on dampsurfaces.• Ladders are involved in many serious

injuries at home. Make sure the ladder is ingood condition. Place the base of the ladder ona solid, even surface. Do not stand on the topfew rungs of a ladder. Do not lean away fromthe ladder because this can cause it to tipover. Always watch out for overhead electricalhazards.HHoouusseehhoolldd cchheemmiiccaallssMany household chemicals and paints can

present hazards to you and your family, par-ticularly children. Ensure you precautions aretaken to keep all safe and sound.• Get rid of old household chemicals and

paints. Know your communities disposal rulesand dispose of them properly• Close lids to chemicals and paints

when not in use. Ensure they always put safe-ly away when the work is finished.• Never leave children unsupervised

when paints and chemicals are in use.• Read the instructions carefully and

make sure you adhere to them. Pay particularattention to flammability cautions and venti-lation requirements.While you are enjoying the beautiful weath-

er and dusting off the cobwebs of winter,remember to take your on the job safetyawareness with you.

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By December, officers will be rated under a newevaluation system — one that is designed to bothstrengthen rater accountability and reflect currentArmy leadership doctrine.The new system will affect officers in all branches

and all components of the Army, said Maj. Gen. RickMustion, commander, Army Human ResourcesCommand. Additionally, he said the new OfficerEvaluation Report, or OER, system will be precededby deployment of mobile training teamsArmy-wide tohelp officers become accustomed to the new system.One change to the OER is emphasis on a clear

delineation of responsibilities between raters and sen-ior raters, Mustion said.“Raters discuss performance, and senior raters dis-

cuss potential,” Mustion said. Right now, he added,that distinction is not being made.There will also now be three separate evaluation

forms based on grade. Those three “grade plates”include one for company-grade officers, warrant offi-cers and chief warrant officers two; one for field-gradeofficers as well as chief warrant officers three throughfive; and one for “strategic leaders,” which includescolonels and brigadier generals.The Army will also implement a rater profile for

company and field-grade officer plates; emphasize rec-ommendations for future operational and careerbroadening opportunities on the field grade plate;redefine the senior-rater box check; and limit the useof intermediate raters to special branches and dual-supervision situations.Gone from the OER will be the “outstanding per-

formance, must promote,” “satisfactory performance,promote,” and “unsatisfactory performance, do notpromote” boxes. Instead, raters will now choose from“excels,” “proficient,” “capable” and “unsatisfactory,”Mustion said.The online tool that will allow officers to rate other

officers will limit the number of “excels” ratings theycan offer a particular grade to less than 50 percent.During an officer’s career, the system will ensure therater rates less than 50 percent of captains, forinstance, as “excels.” Such information about a rater’srating history will be part of his or her “rater profile.”Right now, raters do not have a “rater profile,” whilesenior raters do.For senior raters, the “above center ofmass,”“center

of mass,” “below center of mass, retain,” and “belowcenter of mass, do not retain” blocks will be replacedwith “most qualified,” “highly qualified,” “qualified,”and “not qualified” check boxes.With those ratings, a senior rater will also be limit-

ed to less than 50 percent of rated officers beingmarked “most qualified.”Mustion said the Army has no intention of restart-

ing senior rater profiles with the change to the newsystem. The “mass”-based ratings will transition tothe new “qualified”-based ratings.For company grade officers, what Mustion calls the

“Rubik’s Cube of attributes and competencies” willalso disappear. The current DA Form 67-9, includedabout 16 “yes” or “no” check boxes for a rater to answeran array of questions about an officer’s mental, physi-cal and emotional characteristics; their conceptual,interpersonal, technical, and tactical skills; and,among other things, their ability to communicate,make a decision, or develop their subordinates.In place of that matrix of yes and no check boxes,

raters will instead evaluate an officer in six distinctareas — and it won’t be multiple choice to complete

the section.“What our raters will do is write three to four sen-

tences, documenting the officer’s performance, notpotential, in line with each of the attributes and com-petencies,”Mustion said. Raters will be asked to writeabout an officer’s character;“presence,”which includesprofessional conduct; intellect; leadership ability; abil-ity to develop subordinates; and ability to achievetheir mission.For field grade officers, raters will instead provide

narrative commentary that demonstrates an officer'sperformance regarding “field grade competencies.”“It reverts back to a narrative description, similar to

what we have today, except it is a documentation ofperformance in linewith the attributes and competen-cies,” Mustion said. “What it reflects are those thingsthat our field grade officers and warrant officersshould be able to accomplish.”Mustion said among those attributes are the ability

to adjust to an ambiguous situation, for instance, andthe ability to manage resources.CCaarreeeerr bbrrooaaddeenniinnggA key part of the new OER system will be to ask

raters to make determinations about what an officeris capable of, and what suggestions there might be forhow the officer can be better developed— both for hisor her sake, and for the sake of the Army.Mustion said theArmy is asking leaders to identify

future and broadening assignments for officers whoare rated.“In ourArmywe have a lot of requirements that are

outside the operational Army,” he said. “We haveopportunities that range from fellowships here in the[Pentagon], to teaching at ROTC, to the operationscontrollers at our National Training Center, to jointstaff positions—which are very important to buildingofficers that can operate at the strategic level — andthat’s the construct of broadening.”PPrreeppaarriinngg ffoorr tthhee nneewwOOEERRThe newOER systemwill start Dec. 1, 2013.All rat-

ings that take place before that date will use the oldsystem. Ratings with THRU dates after that date willuse thenewsystem.Mustion said therewill beno close-out reports required before switching to the new sys-tem.To prepare officers for the newOERsystem,Mustion

said the Army will deploy mobile training teams thisautumn.Additionally, he said the new version of ArmyRegulation 623-3,which explains theOERprocess,willbe available 30 days before implementation of the newsystem.The regulation should be available fromArmypublishing sometime in November.

New OER means fewer boxes,more accountability for raters

This year’s Easter sunrise service at theArlington National Cemetery MemorialAmphitheater begins at 6:30 a.m., March 31.The nondenominational worship service ishosted by the U.S. Army Military District ofWashington’s Command Chaplain and is freeand open to the public. The services will beginwith a prelude by the United States ArmyBand “Pershing’s Own” and will also includereturning guest speaker Chap. (Brig. Gen.)Charles Ray Bailey, Army deputy chief of chap-lains, who will provide a sermon.Parking for the Easter service will be avail-

able at the Arlington National CemeteryVisitors Center parking lot and on Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall parking will be openacross from the Spates Club for those whowould like to walk to the amphitheaterthrough the Selfridge Gate into ANC.Gates open and bus transportation to the

amphitheater will begin at 5:15 a.m. from theANC visitors parking lot and also from theJBM-HH Old Post Chapel for those with mobil-ity impairments only.For additional information, call 202-685-

2858.

Easter sunrise service at ANC

Roman CatholicLent/Easter schedule

Holy Week TriduumLiturgies:March 29: Good

Friday Liturgy of ourLord's Passion andDeath 6 p.m.March 30: Holy

Saturday Easter VigilMass 7:30 p.m.Blessing and light-

ing of the New Fire andthe Paschal Candle,procession into thechurch for the singingof the Easter Proclamation, “The Exsultet.”Reception of new members with Baptism,Profession of Faith and Confirmation.March 31: Solemn Easter Sunday Mass 9

a.m. - Special liturgical music providedbyChapel Choir, Flutist and Brass Ensemble.All services at Memorial Chapel on the Fort

Myer portion of JBM-HH unless otherwise indi-cated.

Trusted traveler program expanded

The Transportation Security Administrationrecently expanded its trusted traveler program,known as Pre-Check, to servicemembers flyingout of St. Louis and Denver InternationalAirports. Additionally, the program will be imple-mented at Baltimore-Washington InternationalAirport by the end of March. The highly success-ful TSA pre-check program is currently availableat:- Charlotte Douglas International Airport- Dulles International Airport- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International- Honolulu International- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

- Seattle-Tacoma International AirportServicemembers, active drilling reservists,

National Guardsmen, and members of the CoastGuard who present a valid common access cardat security checkpoints will receive expeditedsecurity screening. Eligible servicemembers donot need to be on official travel or in uniform totake advantage of TSA pre-check. Family mem-bers ages 12 and under traveling with an eligiblemember can also process through expeditedscreening. While this program offers expeditedscreening for servicemembers, TSA plans to con-tinue applying random and unpredictablescreening measures as part of theagency’s lay-ered approach to prevent terrorists from “gam-ing” the system.

PHOTO BY MASTER SGT. MICHAEL CHANN

By December, officers will be rated under officer evalua-tion report system — one that is designed to bothstrengthen rater accountability and reflect current Armyleadership doctrine. Army officials say the new OER willinclude more writing and less box-checking.

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SSeeqquueessttrraattiioonn nneewwssGet the latest information and news on seques-

tration and how it will affect the Department ofDefense by visiting the JBM-HH website atwww.army.mil/article/96832/Sequestration_Resources/.

TToowwnn HHaallll QQ&&AAss oonn wweebbssiitteeThe questions and answers during last week’s

JBM-HH administrative furlough town hall arenow on the sequestration resources webpage ofthe JBM-HH website. To view them and to get thelatest information and news on sequestration andhow it will affect the Department of Defense visithttp://www.army.mil/article/96832/Sequestration_Resources/.

RRooaaddss cclloosseeddThe Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Fire

Department will perform all-terrain vehicle safe-ty and operations training on the grassy areabetween Bldg. 335 (The Old Post Chapel) andBldg. 330 (JBM-HH Motor Pool) March 30 andApril 7 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. During this timeMcNair Road will be closed from the intersectionof Marshall Drive to the intersection of BiddleLane on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH. Formore information, call 703-696- 3290.

TTaaxx cceenntteerrss ooppeennGet free tax preparation and electronic filing

for federal and state tax returns on JBM-HH atthe JBM-HH Tax Center and the HQ U.S. MarineCorps Tax Center. They are open Monday throughFriday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The JBM-HH TaxCenter is located in Bldg. 406. For more informa-tion, call 703-696-1040. The HQ USMC TaxCenter is located in Bldg. 29, room 105. For infor-mation, call 703-693-7001.

FFiinnggeerrpprriinnttiinngg sseerrvviicceess ooffffeerreeddThe Directorate of Emergency Services visitor

control center, located at 108 Sheridan Avenue,Bldg. 415, on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH,offers fingerprinting services on Wednesdays andThursdays from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. weekly.For additional information, contact MarilynGomez at 703-696-8968.

EEaasstteerr ccaannttaattaaThe Seven Last Words of Christ will be present-

ed by the JBM-HH Gospel Serive at 7:30 p.m.March 29 and noon on March 31 at MemorialChapel.

PPuullll--uupp cclliinniiccMarine Corps Community Services Henderson

Hall’s Semper Fit Division offers a pull-up clinicdesigned especially for women. The clinic is heldMondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (except holi-days) from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Cpl. TerryL. Smith Gymnasium on the Henderson Hall por-tion of JBM-HH. All Department of Defense iden-tification card holders are welcome, and noadvance registration is necessary. Call 703-693-9440 for more information.

SSpprriinntt ttrrii rreeggiissttrraattiioonn nnooww ooppeennThe Semper Fit Sprint Triatholon is open for

registration through April 12. The event compris-es a 10-minute swim at Maj. Douglas A. ZembiecPool, 20-minute run, and 20-minute bike portionat Cpl. Terry L. Smith Gym. Participation is lim-ited to 42 single entries, no teams, and there is a$15 non-refundable entry fee. To register and pay,call ITT at 571-483-1963. For more informationon the event, call 703-693-7351.

RRaaddeerr ddeennttaall cclliinniicc sscchheedduullee cchhaannggeeBeginning April 1, dental exams will be sched-

uled by appointment at Rader dental clinic.Patients must be present 10 minutes prior toappointment time in order to complete paperworkbefore being seen. Sick call hours will be from7:30-9:30 a.m. Walk-in exams will no longer beavailable after April 1.

AArrmmyy ssuubbssttaannccee aabbuussee ttrraaiinniinngg ffoorr cciivviilliiaannssArmy substance abuse training will be held on

the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH in Bldg. 230from 1-2 p.m. April 2 and 3. The April 2 session isdrug-free workplace for supervisors and the April3 session is drug-free workplace for non-supervi-sors. Civilians are required to have two hours ofASAT, which includes drug-free workplace andone hour of suicide awareness training. If anemployee participated in the suicide awarenessstand down, they have met the requirement forthe year. If an employee completed workplace vio-lence online, they have met the requirement forthe year. If you require special accommodationsor have questions, call 703-696-3787.

WWhhiittee rriibbbboonn ccaammppaaiiggnn ccoommeess ttoo JJBBMM--HHHHThe JBM-HH sexual assault response coordina-

tor will be hosting a white ribbon campaign onJBM-HH April 3. The campaign is the largesteffort in the world of men working to end men’s

News Notes

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To better meet Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall’s energyneeds and reduce its carbon foot-print, the JBM-HH Directorateof Public Works has been work-ing with Arlington County toshare ideas and strategies aboutenergy consumption.JBM-HH Energy Manager Bill

Lucas has been meeting with hiscounterparts in Arlington Countygovernment to exchange infor-mation about energy usage andconservation that impact theenvironment, from monitoringgreenhouse gas output to the fea-sibility of establishing an elec-tricity microgrid on base thatcould serve as a back-up powersource in the event of emergen-cies.Lucas said JBM-HH occasion-

ally meets with county officials todiscuss where each organizationis going. “Each installation issupposed to have an energysteering group,” he explained.“That’s where you get ideas thatfilter down.” The informationexchanged will be used to estab-lish the overall joint base energyprogram Lucas is developingwith the base commander.The plan involves “saving

renewable energy and reducingelectrical consumption,” Lucassaid. “It’s development of a policyplan and sharing technologies —that’s the main thing that we canbenefit from right now [by work-ing with the county]. In thefuture there may some opportu-nities for joint sharing of utilitiesor some kind of contract vehi-cle…”The object is to “collaborate

with a variety of stakeholders inthe community … to make smartenergy decisions, and secondly, tounderstand how the policies,goals and tools the county is put-ting forth in documents affectour constituents — residents,businesses, developers or thefolks here at joint base,” saidRich Dooley, the county’sDepartment of EnvironmentalServices community energy coor-dinator. “That’s part of the collab-oration effort.”Lucas said collaborating with

the county is fruitful because itcan provide “a much broaderview and knowledge” of the tech-nological literature, software and

devices available to monitor andreduce energy consumption.“We’re not sharing policy yet,

but we’re sharing informationand data,” said John Morrill,Arlington’s Department ofEnvironmental Services’ energymanager. “In these roles as ener-gy managers we sometimesshare information on technologytransfer.”In addition to working with

federal facilities located in thecounty, Morrill said the countymeets with the private sectorand utilities to assess long-termplans for improving energy per-formance. By doing that, he said,“we can get aggregate data onenergy consumption in the coun-ty as a whole.”“Energy is such a vital require-

ment for community and eco-nomic development that itdeserves to be planned for,” hecontinued. “There’s really a lot ofstrategic planning that goes intoenvisioning and anticipatingways energy supply and deliverymight be altered from how it istoday, [in order to] to be moreefficient, more reliable and moreresilient, which also helps thelocal economy.”Having the county, federal gov-

ernment, utilities and the com-mercial sector work together toachieve a collective goal helpsbuild partnerships.“We have a relationship with

Dominion … as does the jointbase,” Morrill said. “When thederecho [storm] hit last summer,the joint base opened up to be astaging area for Dominion crewsto serve the Northern Virginiaarea. That was a huge benefit tothe community; that was greatsynergy.”

“We see our work on communi-ty energy planning as a logicalnext step, building upon the lega-cy of [the county’s] smart growthpolicies,” the energy manageradded.“The community energy plan

outlines where we are and wherewe want to go,” said Dooley. “Thecommunity energy sustainabilitytask force set a goal to reducegreen house gas emissions by2050 by around 75 percent…”This can be achieved by look-

ing at energy in a number of dif-ferent ways, “from making build-ings more energy-efficient, thetransportation sector more ener-gy-efficient, doing a host of edu-cation and outreach and chang-ing human behavior in the waywe use energy,” he explained.“There are a number of differentpolicies and tools … that aregoing to go forward to the countyboard for action in June of thisyear. It is a long-term effort anda long-range energy plan.”Morrill said notable reductions

in energy use and green housegas emissions have beenachieved by county operationsover the past six years. “The com-munity energy plan is takingmany of the lessons learned incounty operations and taking itto the larger community as awhole,” he said.“We’re on separate but kind of

parallel paths,” Lucas said.“We’re trying to trade informa-tion and achieve a quality prod-uct.”For more information on the

Arlington County energy planand public forums in which itwill be discussed, visit the web-site www.freshaireva.us/energy-plan.

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An idea that came up for discussion between officials from Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall and Arlington County was the potential to turn Bldg.447, the base’s old electrical sub station, into a microgrid powered byrenewable energy.

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A historic ceremony was held inside ArlingtonNational Cemetery Memorial AmphitheaterChapel March 27.An ANC Uniformed Public Safety Division badge

ceremony awarded shields and credentials to Capt.Marieo Foster, incoming UPSD chief, and Lt.Daniel Feeman, incoming deputy chief.Foster and Feeman are the first-ever members of

the cemetery’s uniformed public safety division andwill work in concert with Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall law enforcement, the JBM-HHFire Department and first responders as full-authority Department of the Army security guards.To decorate Foster and Feeman, JBM-HH Police

Chief William Johnson was invited to the dais byANC Executive Director Kathryn Condon, whoassisted in pinning the recipients.“If it wasn’t for the fabulous partnership we have

with Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall and yoursupport, this wouldn’t have happened,” Condonsaid to Johnson.After Foster and Feeman took their oaths of

office, ANC Emergency Services Director DavidBeltz issued the new security team their creden-tials and commented on the significance of wearingthe ANC shields.“The badge that is issued today is not just a

piece of metal,” Beltz said. “The badge is the sym-bol of authority and it’s a public display of a lawenforcement officer’s acceptance of that responsibil-

ity.”The newly sworn-in deputy chief used an econo-

my of words about his feelings and emotions con-cerning his historic position.“This means a lot — it’s Arlington,” Feeman said

following the ceremony. “That was my responsewhen I got interviewed. They asked me why Iwanted to be here — short and simple — it’sArlington.”Also in attendance representing JBM-HH and to

witness the badge ceremony was JBM-HH FireDepartment Chief Russell W. Miller, Jr.

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(From left) Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Police ChiefWilliam Johnson and Arlington National CemeteryExecutive Director Kathryn Condon pin badges onUniformed Public Safety Division Capt. Marieo Fosterand UPSD Deputy Chief Lt. Daniel Feeman during abadge ceremony at the Memorial Amphitheater ChapelMarch 27.

violence against women. This cam-paign encourages both men andwomen to join in the campaign andproudly wear the white ribbonthroughout the work day April 3. Youcan receive your ribbon at 102Custer Rd, Bldg. 203, room 217, orcome to the front of the JBM-HH PXfrom 9 a.m. to noon April 3 and signyour pledge for your ribbon on theactual campaign day. For more infor-mation, call 703-696-9303.

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will perform at the National CherryBlossom Festival in the SouthwestWaterfront in Washington, D.C.,April 6 at 6 and 7:30 p.m. “Pershing’sOwn” chamber music series presentsan evening with Brahms andProlofiev at Brucker Hall on the FortMyer portion of JBM-HH April 9 at7:30 p.m.

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7 at Henderson Hall’s Cpl. Terry L.Smith Gym and Maj. Douglas A.Zembiec Pool. Marine CorpsCommunity Service invites all DoDID card holders to join in the semi-organized program of workouts run-ning 30 days to May 6. For moreinformation or to register, call 703-614-5959.

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Alumni Program will sponsor theVirginia Department of MotorVehicle’s mobile unit April 9 from 9a.m.-4 p.m. in the parking lot infront of the bowling center andSpates Community Club. They willprovide all or most services found ata regular DMV office. For more infor-mation, call 703-696-9603.

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University (DAU) will host a hottopic training forum April 9 at ScottHall on Fort Belvoir. The trainingwill focus on what is working andways to improve on what is not. Theforum takes place from 8 a.m.-12:30

p.m. and will be fed via video tele-conference. The forum provides threecontinuous learning points for con-tinued DoD acquisition certification.To sign up, go to the DAU alumniassociation website atwww.dauaa.org and click on thetraining forum tab.

HHeeaarrttss AAppaarrttHearts Apart is a support group

for spouses, fiancés, parents or sig-nificant others of deployed or geo-graphically separated civilians andmilitary members. The group isdesigned to be a fun networkingopportunity for those experiencingseparation from a loved one. Thenext meeting is April 10 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at American Legion Post139 in Arlington. For more informa-tion, call 703-696-0156 or emailrene.s.fizer.civ@mail.mil.

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be held April 11 from 10-11 a.m. atACS, Bldg. 201, on Custer Road onthe Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH. Itwill provide information and hands-on training for those wishing to be asponsor. For reservations call 703-696-0153/0156.

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JBM-HH will host a 5K run/1 milewalk April 12 at 6:30 a.m. at the FortMyer Fitness Center in recognitionand support of the men and womenwho work to prevent sexual assaultand domestic violence. Military ser-vicemembers, civilian DoD cardholders, Family members and specialguests are invited to participate.

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is open for registration.Tournaments are held monthly atcourses throughout northernVirginia. The first tournament isApril 12 at Marine Corps BaseQuantico’s Medal of Honor golfcourse. Registration closes March 29.Subsequent tournaments are openfor registration. Visit www.mccsHH.com/SmithGym.html for more infor-

mation.

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6th annual children’s fair April 13from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Open toDepartment of Defense identifica-tion card holders, the fair takes placein the Cpl. Terry L. SmithGymnasium on the Henderson Hallportion of JBM-HH. Events includefree carnival rides, face painting, atoddler climbing area, giveaways,and cotton candy. A family-friendlylunch will be available for sale, cashonly. Children are welcome to wear afavorite animal costume. To learnmore, visit bitly.com/ChildrensFairHH2013 or call 703-693-5666.

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The Marine Exceptional FamilyMember Program holds two briefs inApril for Families who have Familymembers with special needs. OnApril 15 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., theEFMP briefs at Marine BarracksWashington, Post 5, ground floor,room 146. On April 18 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., the brief takes place in Bldg.12’s conference room on theHenderson Hall portion of JBM-HH.

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the Greater Washington Area ishosting its monthly luncheon April18 from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the FortMyer Officers’ Club. Guest speakerwill be retired Col. John Folsom whowill discuss Smoke the donkey, whowandered in to a United States mili-tary camp in Iraq and became a sup-ply donkey for the U.S. military. Formore information, call 703-717-9191.

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their spring education and careerfair April 18 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. inthe Cpl. Terry L. Smith Gym.Educators and employees will be onhand to meet prospective studentsand employees. The fair is open toDoD ID card holders and the generalpublic with photo ID. To prepare forthe fair, the Career Resource

Management Office offers a careerfair strategies workshop April 11from 10-11:30 a.m., in Bldg. 29,classroom 104 on the HendersonHall portion of the joint base. Formore information, call 703-614-6828.

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mation session will be held April 18from 6-7:30 p.m. at ACS, Bldg. 201,on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH. To register, call 703-696-0153/0156.

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Remembrance Day April 24 from 11a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the communitycenter on the Fort Myer portion ofthe joint base. This year’s theme is“Never again, heeding the warningsigns.” Guest speaker is HalinaLitman Peabody. The event is free.For more information, call 703-696-2964/8729.

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JBM-HH Family, Morale, Welfareand Recreation is looking for thebest warriors to compete in thisyear’s NCR/MDW combatives tour-nament. The tournament is open toall servicemembers and DoD civil-ians from all installations within theNCR/MDW region and will be heldApril 16-19 at Conmy Hall, Bldg.241. For more information, visitemail Billy Cook at billy.e.cook4.civ@mail.com or call 703-806-5176/6446.

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Intermural unit level softball sign-ups for active duty personnelassigned to JBM-HH are underway.Register your team by calling 703-696-7867/7863 or email Mike Cary atmichae l .v. carey.naf@mai l .mi l .Deadline for registration is April 17.The season is scheduled to beginApril 29.

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Egg-cellent timeNine-year-old Ryan Buchanan hauls home his stash of slightly wet Easter eggs dur-ing Henderson Hall's 2013 Easter Egg Splash held at Maj. Douglas A. Zembiec PoolMarch 23. Buchanan, the son of Air Force parents, collected 46 eggs during theaquatic hunt.

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Leadership meetingSecretary of Defense Chuck Hagel meets with senior military chiefs from the UnitedKingdom at the Combined Chiefs of Staff Committee hosted by U.S. Chairman of theJoint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey at the National Defense University onthe Fort McNair portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. This is the first meetingof its kind since 1948 and was called to discuss strategic challenges the UK andUS militaries may face together in the future. During his visit, Hagel presented UKGen. Sir David Richards, chief of defence, with a secretary of defense medallion.

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been awarded the prestigious medal.“Now in its 150th year, the Medal

of Honor continues to represent thosenational ideals more than ever.Presented, of course, by our com-mander in chief on behalf ofCongress, it is our citizen’s acknowl-edgement of the traits we hold sacredand our nation’s most profoundexpression of gratitude,” he said.“The Citizen Service Before Self

Honors seeks out those that demon-strate extraordinary acts of braveryto save a life or lives, and those whohave given extraordinary service toothers through an extended period oftime. This program perpetuates theideals of a nation and of the Medal ofHonor, and most importantly recog-nizes that the cloth of our nation iswoven in its communities,” Battagliasaid.The civilians honored at the event

included Father Joe Carroll of SanDiego, Calif., Marcos Ugarte ofTroutdale, Ore., Jesse Shaffer III andJesse Shaffer IV, of Braithwaite, La.They were all honored with the 2013Citizen Service Before Self Honors.Carroll opened and ran a homeless

support center, offering assistance,counseling and job training. Fifteen-year-old Ugarte saved a youngerneighbor from a burning home andthe Shaffer father-and-son team used

their boat to rescue 120 people fromtheir flooded town during HurricaneIssac after official rescue efforts werecalled off.The four honorees were chosen by

Medal of Honor recipients from apool of 23 finalists from hundreds ofhero nominations across the U.S.between September and December2012.

“We’re very happy to be acceptingthis award on behalf of all the mendown in Braithwaite [Louisiana] thatwere out there on that [rescue] daywith us,” said Jesse Shaffer IV. Hedescribed the time spent with theMedal of Honor recipients as “incred-ible.”Shaffer’s father agreed with his

son. “They are a humble group of

individuals, and it’s been a goodexperience spending time withthem,” said Jesse Shaffer III.“I believe what this [ceremony]

shows is that there are ordinary cit-izens that do valorous deeds or ded-icated deeds of service and not nec-essarily wear the military uniformof the armed services,” said HaroldFritz, a Medal of Honor recipientwho served in the Army’s 11thArmored Calvary Regiment duringVietnam.“In this country we still have the

ability to change fate, to embrace asituation and take charge, whetherit is a situation like the young manwho went into a burning building orthe father and son who saved 120people in a flood, or the priest thatran a transitional home for 30 yearsfor homeless veterans. Those are allacts of helping fellow man, helpingsave lives. That’s what we do tomake this a strong country.”Of the 80 Medal of Honor recipi-

ents alive today, 21 attended the cer-emony.The Medal of Honor commemorat-

ed its 150th anniversary this year.On March 25, 1863, Pvt. JacobParrott was the first of a group of sixmen awarded the medal for theiractions in “The Great LocomotiveChase” of April 1862 during the CivilWar.

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(Center row from left to right) Citizen Service Before Self Honors recipients JesseShaffer III, Jesse Shaffer IV, Marcos Ugarte and Father Joe Carroll pose for photo-graphs with Medal of Honor recipients and servicemembers after a ceremony onNational Medal of Honor Day at the Women in Military Service for America MemorialMarch 25.

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“From 2001 to 2013, the nationalinvestment in science and technologyis nanotechnology, and that’s $1.5 bil-lion annually,” he said. “So compara-tively, when you stand back and look atnational investment in technology, it’srelatively low.”Walker said that in the future, effec-

tive use of strategic land power willrequire a commensurate investment intechnology. One example of that fromthe past is how in the 1990s, the Armyinvested in a “digital force.” Today, thatinvestment has paid off in a way thatgives Soldiers a significant advantageover adversaries.“Soldiers knowwhere they are, know

where their friends are, and they knowwhere the enemy is,”Walker said. That“common operating picture” of the bat-tlefield, he said, provides Soldiers witha significant advantage over America’senemies.He added that as the service tran-

sitions toward 2020, it will continuemaking great strides, through invest-ments in the evolution of the networkand sensors, to ensure Soldiers aren’t“surprised” by what they see on thebattlefield.And, while Walker said he also

believes Special Forces Soldiers andconventional Soldiers will continue tobe interdependent into the future, heacknowledges that Special ForcesSoldiers on missions in Afghanistanhave an advantage. Special ForcesSoldiers currently have the full

weight of the entire network and sup-porting intelligence, surveillance,and reconnaissance assets behindthem. That advantage is not some-thing conventional Soldiers presentlyenjoy.“This is something we’re working

on, and I think we can get there by2020,” he said. “That has certainlybeen our No. 1 modernization effort.”Walker said that while the Army is

in a new period of innovation, theworld is also in a new period ofdeclining conflict — and the Army isbecoming more U.S.-based. At thesame time, America has shifted itsdefense strategy to the Pacific region,making it an area of increased strate-gic interest.“We’re at a point where should the

nation need to employ us in thefuture, we will need to strategicallymaneuver ... go straight from homeand somehow get into the battlespace with no intermediate stagingbase, and in a very austere environ-ment,” he said.“Our force is heavy,” said. “I’m not

saying we have too many tanks andBradleys, but how do you get to thefight when you need to have the abil-ity to do strategic maneuvering?”Walker said there will be another

war game at the end of September. InDecember, he said, the Army willpublish a “deep futures concept” tohelp better assess the capabilitiesneeded to drive science and technolo-gy investment.

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mation on installationsto familiarize service-members and theirFamilies with the newduty stations.Thompson said she’s

talked to parents aboutthe assistance resourcessuch as Plan My Move.“I got some good

responses on how it’smade their lives easier,and [how things] mademore sense on how toget the job done withoutadditional stressors,”she noted. “It’s a goodway to try to savemoney, because if youknow upfront where thegood places are to live,and [where] to send

your children to school,you’re making feweradjustments once youget to your new commu-nity.”Such resources assist

service members andtheir Family members,Thompson said, by “giv-ing them more power totake charge of theirmove.”

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Marine Corps prepares forQuadrennial Review process

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The Marine Corps enters theQuadrennial Defense Review processconfident that examinationwill show theMarines’ trajectory is on the right track,the Marine Corps’ representative to theprocess said March 26.At a Defense Writers Group round-

table, Maj. Gen. Kenneth F. “Frank”McKenzie Jr. noted that the MarineCorps is a naval force and said that capa-bility will become even more importantin the years and decades ahead.The review — due to Congress in

February — already is shaping up.Because much remains unknown —such as budget factors— the services arefocusing on a range of possibilities inlooking at the review, Pentagon officialssaid.Another unknown is whether the

strategic defense guidance announced inJanuary 2012 remains viable, withsequestration cuts almost doubling thespending cuts Pentagon officials hadplanned for over the next decade.Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has

ordered a strategic choices managementreview co-chaired by Deputy DefenseSecretary Ash Carter and Army Gen.Martin E. Dempsey, the chairman of theJoint Chiefs of Staff. Their conclusionswill go to the secretary May 31.The con-clusions will be used to set the terms ofreference for the Quadrennial DefenseReview, Pentagon officials said.Whatever the terms might be,

McKenzie said, he believes the capabili-ties the Marine Corps brings to the jointbattlefield will be valued.“We think the shift to the Pacific, the

national strategy that we’re following,[includes] all natural things for theMarine Corps,” he said, “and as we gointo the process, we want to accentuatethe capabilities we bring for the nation.”The Marine Corps touts itself as the

nation’s expeditionary force, but since2001, that term has, perhaps, been over-used, the general said.“‘Expeditionary’ has been eating

bagels and steak on a [forward operatingbase] inAfghanistan,and that’s not quitethe way the Marine Corps sees expedi-tionary,” he said.The Marines’ definition of the term

means moving fast and light, McKenziesaid. It “is sleeping on the ground, livingin a tent, living in a very austere environ-ment,” he added. “We’re going to empha-size that.”Expeditionary also means being a for-

ward-deployed or rotationally deployedforce. The best area in the spectrum ofoperations for theMarineCorps, the gen-eral said, is “on the left end, ... shapingactivities — assurance activities, deter-rence activities.Our capability is going tobe on the early end.We can buy time,wecan serve as a hedge force, we can pro-vide a variety of services to deter poten-tial foes, and we can also act this after-noon, not next week.”TheMarine Corps is not a second land

Army, “and the country doesn’t need asecondMarine Corps,”McKenzie said.“MarineCorps capabilities are already

bought and paid for,” he added.“They arenot a dream of the future.They are a facttoday.”The Marine Corps continues to work

closely with the U.S. Army, the generalsaid. With the Army and SpecialOperations Command, theMarines haveestablished a strategic land power office.This is still new, McKenzie said, but itcould be an important factor ahead forboth services.Reiterating that theMarine Corps is a

naval force, not a land force, the generalsaid the service will emphasize that dis-tinction during the Quadrennial DefenseReview process.PastQDRshavebeen incremental,but

this one could be significant, McKenziesaid.

ABOVE — Marines fire the Soviet Avtomat Kalashnikova (AK-47) as part of theForeign Weapons Instructor Course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., March 6.LEFT — Newly commissioned second lieutenants assigned to Bravo Company, TheBasic School, perform an “abandon ship” technique during Marine Corps WaterSurvival Training Program qualification at Ramer Hall Swim Tank, Marine Corps BaseQuantico, Va., Jan. 17.

PHOTO BY LANCE CPL. DANIEL WETZEL

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The Army has made available toSoldiers a new online resource tocomplement the Ready and ResilientCampaign that launched March 12.The campaign’s website is avail-

able now at www.army.mil/readyan-dresilient, and is designed as a “one-stop shop” for resources related toSoldier resilience and readiness. Thenew site includes sections for medicalreadiness, personal readiness, andSoldier transition issues.On the front page of the site is a

list of hotlines for Soldiers to call forwhen “something bad happens,” saidCol. John Sims, with the Army’sOffice of the Chief of Public Affairs.Such an event could include a sexualassault, suicide issues, traumaticbrain injury or post-traumatic stressdisorder.The Army already has dozens of

programs and websites that can helpSoldiers improve their readiness,help them become more resilient, andhelp them deal with crises such assexual assault, suicidal ideation,post-traumatic stress disorder, ortraumatic brain injury for instance.But the new website is meant tobring access to those resourcestogether in one place.“You can find this information in

500 other different places. But this issupposed to be the one-stop shop forSoldiers,” Sims said. “We wanted tomake a place where leaders, Soldiersand family members could go andfind information and quick resources,emergency hotlines, and learn toimprove their resiliency.”Resilience is an individual’s ability

to bounce back when “something badhappens, in the simplest terms,” saidSims. A Soldier’s resilience, he said,can come from how they were raised,the experiences they had in theirlives, and how they were trained.Sims said the secretary of the

Army, the chief of staff of the Armyand the vice chief of staff of the Armywant to show the connection betweena Soldier’s resilience and a Soldier’sreadiness for duty. That connection,and maintaining that connection, isthe impetus for the Ready andResilient Campaign.Readiness, Sims said, is the abili-

ty of an individual or unit to accom-plish its assigned task or mission.“We are recognizing that it’s not

just the training we go through thatmakes us ready, but all the thingsthat we bring as an individual,”Sims said.Col. Theresa Gonzalez, with Army

Medical Command, said for an indi-vidual, not being ready could be theresult of administrative, medical, or

mental health issues. Readiness,she said, means that a Soldier isresilient to the many stressors thatall Soldiers face.“The difference between people

who do well and sustain theircapacity, is what we refer to underthe name resilience,” Gonzalez said.“A more resilient Soldier is able toaccept the same load, allostatic loadis the term we would use. They canaccept the same allostatic load andcontinue to perform their mission.”An “allostatic load,” she said,

describes the physical consequencesto one’s body that result fromrepeated exposure to stressors.Those stressors could include,among other things, relationshipissues or financial issues, forinstance.Such stressors can affect a

Soldier's ability to concentrate,Sims added. And long-term expo-sure to such stressors, and aSoldier’s inability to adapt to themand deal with them can also affecthis or her health, Gonzalez added.Additionally, Gonzalez said,

Soldiers rarely have just one stres-sor in their lives, they often havemultiple stressors that can affectthem. And the Ready and ResilientCampaign website, and programoverall, is meant to help Soldiersidentify in one place the things that

are affecting their lives and thenpoint them to available solutions.Sims said the Ready and

Resilient Campaign offers “nothingnew” in terms of programs, butinstead aims to take an array ofexisting Army programs and opti-mize them, to make them all moreeffective. Additionally, he said, someprograms that are redundant havebeen eliminated to ensure resourcesare directed to other more effectiveprograms.“Really what we are doing is

changing how we view these pro-grams,” Sims said. “No longer do weview suicide as unconnected to neg-ative behavior, or sexual assault, orother things. We are now seeingthem much more holistically.”The Ready and Resilient

Campaign website is just one partof a larger campaign to emphasizehow Soldier resilience directlyaffects a Soldier’s readiness, and thereadiness of that Soldier’s unit. Thegoal of the Ready and ResilientCampaign is to make it easier forSoldiers, commanders and Familiesfrom all components of the Army tofind the resources they need tomake themselves ready for the warfight, and to help them understandthe connection between beingresilient and being ready to be aSoldier.

Navy-MarineCorps Relief cam-paign kicks-off

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The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society spon-sors an active duty fund drive annually to raiseawareness of the society’s program, and to solic-it contributions that are critical for operationsthroughout the year. Marine Corps BaseQuantico staff coordinates the fund drive annu-ally for the benefit of all organizations in theQuantico area.This year’s fund drive began Monday and will

continue through April 29. Our primary objec-tive is 100 percent contact of all active duty per-sonnel. Our monetary goal this year is$175,000.The local NMCRS office offers assistance to

any active duty Marine or Sailor assigned toQuantico. Last year this office disbursed$466,723 in loans and grants, and $120,705 inquick assist loans to local Marines and Sailors.Additionally, they provided 59 layettes to par-ents with newborns and financial counseling for875 Marines and Sailors.The society, operating in partnership with the

Navy and Marine Corps, administers nearly 250offices ashore and afloat at Navy and MarineCorps bases around the world. Last yearNMCRS disbursed more than $48 million inloans, grants and educational services world-wide. The NMCRS is funded exclusivelythrough charitable donations and is supportedby more than 3,600 volunteers and staff.The NMCRS was founded in 1904 for the sole

purpose of providing direct assistance to activeduty Marines, Sailors and their Families.The success of this year’s fund drive depends

on your personal commitment and involvement.Please ensure that your Marines and Sailorsare aware of assistance available to themthrough the NMCRS, and the importance oftheir generous contributions to continuing thesociety’s services throughout the year.The point of contact for the 2013 Quantico

fund drive is Capt. William Dalton, NMCRSfund drive coordinator. He can be reached at703-784-2555 or william.e.dalton@ usmc.mil.The key to success this year is an early, strong

commitment from our leadership. Due to thecontinued national economic situation, we areexpecting a record level of need at Quantico thisyear. Your efforts will make a difference.Thank you in advance for helping ‘‘take care

of our own.”

SDDC offers tips to servicemembers,Families slated for summer moves

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Servicemembers, federal employees and theirFamilies slated to move this summer canenhance their permanent change of station expe-rience with proper planning, attention to detailand flexibility, ensuring a smoother move fortheir household goods.Military Surface Deployment and Distribution

Command’s Personal Property Directorate man-ages about 520,000 moves per year, of whichabout 225,000 occur during the summer peakmoving season.“As soon as you receive your permanent

change of station orders, you should start yourmove process,” said John Johnson, branch chieffor SDDC's Personal Property DirectorateQuality Assurance Division. “Requesting yourpickup and delivery dates as soon as possible willensure a better chance of getting the dates youwant.”There are two ways to manage a government

move based on local policies.The first is the traditional visit to the local

installation transportation office or personalproperty shipping office to receive a relocationbriefing and start the move process.The alternative is to use the Defense Personal

Property System, or DPS, which is accessedthrough the website, move.mil. This website isthe portal for DPS and the one-stop shop wheremembers can completely manage their moveprocess.Members using this portal for the first time

will find online training videos and presenta-tions explaining how to navigate through themove process.SSDDDDCC ttiippss• The main thing to remember is be flexible

with move dates and plan for unforeseen circum-stances.• Your Transportation Office or Personal

Property Shipping Office is the primary point ofcontact for customer service. It is never too earlyto ask questions.• Once you get your orders and know the dates

you want to move, immediately start the movingprocess. Contact your TO/PPSO to learn alloptions available to you, including a personallyprocured move. The sooner you start, the betterchance you have to lock in your preferred movedate.• Create a personal moving calendar with

checklists, phone numbers and links to criticalmoving processes and information.• Pack, pickup and delivery dates are sched-

uled on weekdays. You or your designated repre-sentative must be available between the hours of8 a.m. and 5 p.m. You don’t want to miss yourmove dates as this will cause unnecessary hard-ship on everyone and possibly extra expenses foryou.• Move.mil is the portal for the Defense

Personal Property System and places you indirect contact with your moving company tomanage the movement of your personal property.It is extremely important to keep your contact

information (phone number and e-mail address)updated in DPS.• Once your move dates are requested, they are

not set. Move dates are not confirmed until youcoordinate with your transportation serviceprovider (the company contracted to do yourmove) and a pre-move survey is conducted.• You can request a reweigh of your personal

property shipment at no cost to you. This is donewhen you are near or over your weight allowance.• If you are making more than one shipment,

make sure you clearly separate them at your res-idence. Packing and loading for multiple ship-ments should be scheduled on separate days toavoid confusion.You want the right items going tothe right destination.• If you have a delivery address for your per-

sonal property and want direct delivery, it isimportant to work closely with your moving com-pany to arrange delivery and avoid your personalproperty being placed in temporary storage.• You can find the “It’s Your Move,” “Shipping

Your Privately Owned Vehicle” and “Storing YourPOV” pamphlets on the move.mil website. Thesepamphlets provide explanations on responsibili-ties for personal property and POV shipmentsand are a great source for additional moving tipsto help you prepare for the move.Moving in the summer months is extremely

busy with Memorial Day to July 4 being thebusiest moving time of the year. Since requestedpickup and delivery dates may not be availableduring this time, flexibility is important andbuilding extra time into your schedule for unfore-seen circumstances is recommended.“For questions or concerns about the moving

process, the first stop for assistance shouldalways be your local personal property shippingoffice or installation transportation office,”Johnson said. “SDDC remains committed to pro-viding a quality personal property moving experi-ence for DoD’s servicemembers, US Coast Guard,Federal employees, and their Families.”If you experience any technical problems while

using the Defense Personal Property System, theSystem Response Center help desk is there tohelp. Simply call 800-462-2176 or 618-220-SDDC(DSN 770-7332) or send an email message tosddc.safb.dpshd@us.army.mil.

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Reigning champs bouncedearly in WMAC tourney

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In a span of four hours March 23,the defending Washington MilitaryAthletic Conference basketballchampions were on the outside ofthe Fort Myer Fitness Center look-ing in. Two consecutive losses — oneto Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and the other to localrival Joint Base Andrews — elimi-nated the Generals from the 2013WMAC tourney.In a 71-57 Saturday morning set-

back to JB-MDL, the Generalstrailed 34-32 at the halftime inter-mission but managed to grab a leadin the second half. McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst raced to a 55-46 leadwith seven minutes and 49 secondsto play before Fort Myer guardAnthony James helped to stage amini-comeback. James connectedfor a three-point field goal and fol-lowed with a successful 14-foot jumpshot to narrow the FM deficit to 55-51. With 5:19 left in regulation,Terrell Moorer’s close-range put-

back sliced the JB-MDL advantageto 55-53.But during the final five minutes

of play, the visitors from New Jerseyoutscored the Generals 16 to 2 andadvanced into the winner’s bracketof the nine-team tournament, whichincluded military teams from NavalSupport Activity Bethesda, FortBelvoir, Quantico Marine CorpsBase, Joint Base Anacostia-Bollingand Fort Meade.Against JB-MDL, center Will

Lewis led the Generals with 18points and Moorer netted 14 pointsand five rebounds.In the 77-74 tournament-ending

loss to JB-Andrews, two Generalsposted double doubles — Lewisscored 24 and hauled down 12rebounds, including 14 points in thesecond half, while Moorer added 17points and cleaned the boards with10 rebounds. James yielded 11points in the second loss, and CodyStafford tallied 12 points in a noongame played immediately followingthe loss to JB-MDL.

PHOTO BY JIM DRESBACH

Fort Myer General TerrellMoorer shoots a free throwduring the team's openinggame against Joint Base-McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst inthe Washington MilitaryAthletic Conference bas-ketball tournament held atthe Fort Myer FitnessCenter March 23. TheGenerals lost to JB-MDLand to Joint Base-Andrewsin the tourney.

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With half the battlefor the WashingtonMilitary AthleticConference champi-onship basketballcrown in the books, thenumbers were notfavorable for theQuantico Bulldogs asthey readied to huddleinside the Fort MyerFitness Center March24.The Marine base var-

sity team trailed by asmany as 30 points andhad allowed 54 pointsin the first 20 minutesof play against a surg-ing Fort Belvoir squad.But in an immediate

second half about face,Quantico wrestledaway momentum,played a differentbrand of defense which

featured ball denialand caught the Belvoirbunch to force overtimeand eventually claimedthe 2013 tourney crownin a 93-88 victory.Quantico’s Ajawon

Gadison provided somescoring morale bydrilling nine three-point baskets and agame-high 35 champi-onship points as theBulldogs took theirfirst lead with 10 min-utes and 31 secondsleft in regulation.Quantico allowedBelvoir 28 points in thesecond half.“I can’t say the words

[Coach Jones] said inthis interview, but hejust told us to step itup and play likeMarines,” Gadison saidabout the halftime dia-logue. “The whole time[this season], we’ve

played defense, andtoday [for the champi-onship] we came out alittle sluggish. We thenemphasized defenseand playing as a team.”To throw off Belvoir’s

offensive rhythm, theBulldogs also workedto deny Belvoir guardCalvin Booth anyopportunity to touch,dribble or shoot thebasketball. While arevived Quanticodefense did its work,Gadison downed histreys and tourney mostvaluable player ChrisHarris contributed 19points.Belvoir’s George

Martin scored 23points during thechampionship whileTyrone Legette netted15 and guard KatoeChapman poured in17.

PHOTO BY JIM DRESBACH

The Marine Corps Base Quantico Bulldog varsity basketball team claimed the 2013Washington Military Athletic Conference basketball tournament title March 26 with acome-from-behind, overtime victory against Fort Belvoir.

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Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall FireDepartment personnel trained using a new toolMarch 20 behind the fire station.The tool, which weighs under 45 pounds, is a

combination tool that is able to cut, bend or ripsteel depending on what is needed for the situa-tion.“This unit is battery operated and everything is

self-contained versus the traditional equipmentthat we have, which has a couple of components toit: hoses, power unit and the tool itself,” said JointBase Myer-Henderson Hall Fire Chief RussellMiller, Jr. “So, its all self-contained, and you justbring the tool instead of bringing the power unit,the hoses, and whatever tool we would have used.”The personnel used the combination tool, along

with other tools, to quickly dismantle two carsduring the training.“At this point we have had a very positive

response with the [combination tool], the batterypower units,” said Miller.The battery pack fits into the combination tool,

much like a battery pack would fit into a cordlessdrill. But, it also has the ability to plug into apower supply using an attachment.The combination tool will be on the crash truck

at the Pentagon’s helipad.

New tool for firedepartment

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Firefighter Jonathan Nordstrom, from the Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall Fire Department, tries one of thenew tools during training March 20.

Army Career and AlumniProgram upcoming classes

April 4: Federal resume writing—From 10 a.m. to noon in the Education

Center, Bldg. 417, room 218 on the Fort Myerportion of JBM-HH.This workshop is designed to assist individu-

als seeking federal employment.

April 8-12: Retiring executive TAP work-shop— Open to both enlisted and officers –ranks no lower than O-5 and E-7 and thosewithin two years of retirement.From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the ACAP Center,

Bldg. 404, room 102 on the Fort Myer portion ofJBM-HH. The five-day workshop is divided intosections on financial planning, job strategies,networking, resume building, image consulting,and interviewing techniques.

April 15: Career resourse workshop—From 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the ACAP Center,

Bldg. 404, Room 102 of the Fort Myer portion ofJBM-HH. This workshop is designed to assistindividuals with their interview process. It con-tains three main elements to assist transition-ers.

April 18: TRICARE benefits in-depth—From 10 a.m. to noon in the ACAP Center,

Bldg. 404, room 10 on the Fort Myer portion ofJBM-HH. This workshop is designed to assistindividuals separating from active duty withTRICARE. A TRICARE overview will be provid-ed and how it affects servicemembers whenthey separate from active duty. It will cover eli-gibility, different TRICARE regions and pro-grams that may be available upon separation.

April 23: Home buying —From 10 a.m. to noon in the ACAP Center,

Bldg. 404, room 102 on the Fort Myer portion ofJBM-HH. This seminar is designed to cover theentire home-buying process from start to finish,and how to access resources to make the firsttime home-buying process easier. Informationwill also be presented on programs to helpexisting home-owners stay in their homes.

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Community luncheonLEFT — Headquarters Command Battalion Commander Lt. Col. Mark R. Biehl welcomes members of theArlington Chamber of Commerce at a luncheon held at the Fort Myer Officers Club March 22.RIGHT — Biehl, second from right, and Command Sergeant Major Richard Jessup, right, greet members of theArlington Chamber of Commerce at a luncheon held at the Fort Myer Officers Club March 22. Biehl and Jessuprepresented the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall command at the annual business luncheon.

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The Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) sold allavailable public entries in a record 2 hours, 27minutes March 27, surpassing last year’s recordsellout by 14 minutes. But as thousands of run-ners worldwide attempted to register, systemchallenges contributed to registration delays pos-

ing additional hurdles for runners wanting tosecure a coveted spot for the Oct. 27 event inArlington and the nation’s capital. MCM registra-tions were being processed by the ActiveNetwork.“While the Marine Corps Marathon sold out in

record time, many runners experienced the frus-tration of error messages and slow-loading webpages,” said Director Rick Nealis. “These individ-uals were essentially in a holding pattern asentries were being processed and capacity wasreached.”Despite significant load testing on the system

and preparation exercised over the past sixweeks, the registration site experienced unex-pected errors.“Active Network experienced system issues

with registration for the 2013 Marine CorpsMarathon as the demand shortened from hours tominutes,” said Eric McCue, general managersports for the Active Network. “For this, we atActive sincerely apologize.”Registered runners should have received a con-

firmation email March 27. Any registration relat-ed questions should be directed to Active at (877)228-4881, option 3.“The MCM continues to celebrate the enthusi-

asm of the running community for ‘The People’sMarathon,’” added Nealis. “Unfortunately, today’sonline experience is inconsistent with the organi-zational excellence that has become the hallmarkof the Marine Corps Marathon. Everythingregarding the MCM registration process will bereexamined for future years.”The first runner to register was Alexey Egorov,

42, a native of Russia who now resides inRockville, Md. Egorov ran his first MCM lastyear. “I’m so surprised I was the first to register,”says Egorov. “I loved running the Marine CorpsMarathon. It is a great organization. It’s close tohome and a good course to run for improving onyour PR [personal record].”Over the past few years, the pace of the MCM’s

registration boon has significantly acceleratedfrom just under six days in 2010 to the registra-tion sellout of 28 hours, 4 minutes in 2011 to lastyear’s then-record time.Those unable to get into the MCM before reg-

istration closed still have the opportunity to par-ticipate by signing up with any of the 130 MCMcharity partners. Each is listed on the CharityPage of the MCM website.For more information about the MCM, log onto

www.marinemarathon.com.

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Looking for a few good TsArmy Ten-Miler contest casts a wide net

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How important is T-shirt design tothe success of an event it celebrates,be it a concert, charity or athleticendeavor? Is the graphic element avisual cri de corps that creates buzzand binds its wearers together in com-mon cause or aesthetic, or is it justdisposable art; a soon-to-be-fadingsouvenir; a splatter-safe garment thatthree months later can be worn whenrepainting the dining room?For about six years the organizers

of the Army Ten-Miler have been hold-ing a T-shirt contest as a prelude tothe annual run through ArlingtonCounty and the District of Columbiain October. A panel of military andcivilian judges whittle submissionsdown to a handful of designs and postthem on the ATM website, wherethose registering to participate in therace — at least those filing upthrough the end of May — can votefor their favorite design.The Army Ten-Miler is hosting a

series of shadow runs at militaryinstallations and other sites across theglobe in early October, a prelude to themain event that starts at thePentagon Oct. 20. Ten-Miler officialswill distribute T-shirts to runners inthe shadow runs, encouraging organ-izers to document the event with pho-tos and video for posting on the ATMwebsite. Clips of these shadow runswill be the first opportunity for thegeneral public to see the new T-shirtsin action.A curious advertisement for the

contest recently appeared in theWashington City Paper. Besides list-ing the ATM website and prize money,it included a photo of a less thaninspiring shirt with the words, “Weneed a T-shirt design that doesn’t sucklike this.”ATM Marketing Director Nancy

Brandon said she intentionally creat-

ed a lame shirt for the ad in order togenerate interest in the contest. “Wewanted to attract a younger, edgieraudience,” she said, noting how a simi-lar ad ran in the alternative newspa-per the Village Voice out of New YorkCity.“The Army Ten-Miler isn’t just for

the military, it’s for the whole commu-nity,” Brandon said, explaining how T-shirt entries come in from service-members and civilians, runners andnon-runners.Last year’s first place winning entry

came from Manassas, Va., native PeterPawlak, a George Mason Universitysenior and graphic design major whofound out about the contest from ateacher, who turned it into a classproject.Pawlak said his method is to start

off with nine or 10 ideas and then nar-row them down, working either on acomputer program or by drawing free-hand.“I sometimes sketch [an idea] on a

napkin so you don’t forget — even ifit’s so bland you don’t recognize itlater,” Pawlak said, describing hisprocess. He said you sometimes haveto put the initial idea down for a dayor two “to let it evolve in your mind.”As a native of the National Capital

Area, Pawlak said he may have had aleg up by being familiar with the visu-als of the Washington, D.C., area. Hesaid he incorporated local landmarksrunners would encounter along therace route into his design.Pawlak was in JROTC in high

school and had a grandfather whoserved inWorld War II.“I’m interested in the military. I’ve

always had a decent knowledge baseof what it’s all about,” he said. GI dogtags were another key element in hisdesign.Staff Sgt. Caleb Barrieau, an Army

broadcaster with XVIII Corps at FortBragg, N.C., has placed twice in theArmy Ten-Miler contest. He won sec-

ond place in 2011 and third place in2012. Barrieau said he taught himselfcomputer graphics and has done workdesigning coins, logos and other itemsfor units he’s served with.Before beginning a design, Barrieau

said he examines what previous win-ners have submitted on the web. “Iwanted to see what other people weredoing so I didn’t copy them,” heexplained. “It’s a guessing game.Every year it’s a totally different thing[theme-wise]. I want to do somethingnew.”Barrieau said the contest is some-

thing he does for fun and that heurges Soldiers under him to take atry and submit a design for experi-ence. “It’s on the job training,” hesaid.Jason Siegel, a professional graph-

ic artist from Long Island, N.Y.,found out about the Army contestfrom a notice on a graphic designwebsite. He’d previously made T-shirts for a hunting organizationand a high school science fair.He said his process is to surf the

web and look at the latest trends indesign. “It’s tough competition outthere,” he admitted.Siegel said he works up several

variations on a theme, trying outdifferent angles of a monument orbuilding, for instance, and circulatesthem among friends and family toget feedback.“If you’ve got an idea, get it down

on paper or the computer,” he said inadvice to those looking to enter thecontest for the first time. “Just go forit.”Last year, the top three winners of

the contest won prizes, including,appropriately enough, new comput-ers and graphic design software.This year monetary gift cards willbe distributed in the amounts of$2,500 for first place, $1,000 for sec-ond place, and $500 for third place.Brandon said the number of sub-

mitted entries each year rangesfrom 75 to 125, while the number ofregistered runners who vote for thedesigns continues to increase.Participation by those registering forthe race increased from 4,500 to5,000 from 2011 to 2012.“We have started to include the

contest link on the runner confirma-tion form to try and increase partici-pation,” Brandon said. The thinkingbeing, that “since you just registeredfor the ATM you are in the ATMframe of mind, so now go and votefor the official race shirt.”Submissions to the T-shirt contest

will be accepted through May 3. Thetop three winners will be notifiedMay 31 and the results posted onthe ATM website June 1. For moreinformation on the rules and specifi-cations for the Army Ten-Miler T-shirt contest, visit the websitewww.armytenmiler.com.

PHOTO BY JIM DRESBACH

A runner in the 2012 Army Ten-Milerwears a T-shirt designed by Manassas, Va.native Peter Pawlak. For more informationabout the Ten-Miler, log ontowww.armytenmiler.com.

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Walter Reed National MilitaryMedical Center ophthalmologistsCol. Raymond I. Cho and Maj.Marcus Colyer presented healthcare professionals with an overviewof combat eye trauma as part of thenine-day trauma symposium lec-ture series held at the medical cen-ter last month. Both shared theirexpertise and insight to helpproviders treat patients with eithercombat- or civilian-related eyeinjuries.Trauma to the eye and its associ-

ated structures account for a sig-nificant number of combat-relatedinjuries, according to the book“Combat Casualty Care: LessonsLearned from OEF and OIF,” pub-lished by the Department of theArmy, Office of Surgeon General in2012. OEF stands for OperationEnduring Freedom, and OIF standsfor Operation Iraqi Freedom.Cho, the director of oculoplastic

and orbital surgery at Walter ReedNational Military Medical Center,or WRNMMC, deployed in supportof Operation Iraqi Freedom from2005 to 2006, and contributed to“Lessons Learned from OEF andOIF.” He explained incidence ofcombat ocular trauma has shown asteady rise in frequency over thelast century of warfare.Ocular trauma accounted for less

than 1 percent of total battleinjuries in the Civil War, andincreased incrementally throughWorld Wars I and II. The rate ofcombat ocular trauma more thandoubled by the Korean War, androse steadily to reach 13 percent byOperation Desert Storm.“In recent conflicts, combat ocu-

lar trauma stabilized in the 10 to

15 percent range. A lot of that maybe due to eye protection which hasbeen widely implemented,” Chosaid. “This is a significant percent-age of potentially debilitatinginjuries.”He shared statistics for traumat-

ic eye injury in the civilian popula-tion.“A large percentage, 31 percent,

of these are due to blunt objects,”said Cho, who explained only avery small percentage is due to gunshots or explosions. “In combat sit-uations, it’s quite the opposite.”The ophthalmologist said the

vast majority of combat eyeinjuries are due to explosions, suchas high energy projectiles andimprovised explosive device, orIED, blasts.“Ocular trauma is ocular trau-

ma,” Cho said. “In a combat situa-tion, it’s just to a more severedegree and in a very special envi-ronment.”Combat ocular trauma is more

complicated, and likely to involvemore than one body system com-pared to the civilian sector, soaccommodations and modificationsin treatment may need to be made,explained Colyer, a vitreoretinalsurgeon.High energy projectiles cause

explosive ocular ruptures, globelacerations, as well as severe tissuedamage or loss, Colyer said. Blastand fragmentation eye injuries aresometimes accompanied by associ-ated craniofacial injury along withmulti-system trauma.Medical personnel at care eche-

lon levels I, medic or battalion aidstation, and II, forward surgicalteam, play an important role inidentifying open globe injury andprotecting the eye from furtherinjury, Colyer explained. Health

care providers at these levels candetermine if the globe is open andif there is chemical exposure, ororbital compartment syndrome.They can also determine if thepatient has decreased vision, pain,double vision, lid laceration or anyother reason they should see anophthalmologist.Patients with combat eye

injuries sometimes experiencecorneal scarring, glaucoma, trau-matic cataract, retinal detachmentand intraocular foreign bodies as aresult of their ocular trauma,Colyer said.New techniques and innovations

emerge from the study of combatocular trauma, according to Colyer.

For two years, he studied how touse an ophthalmic endoscope, whichinvolves utilizing a one-millimetercamera, to operate in a two-cen-timeter space. The technique allowsthe eye surgeon to repair eyes oth-erwise not repairable. He said stud-ies are under way to develop a reti-nal prosthesis.The Vision Center of Excellence,

or VCOE, headquartered at WRN-MMC, integrates vision care in theDepartment of Defense andVeterans Affairs health care sys-tems. Colyer said the VCOE isforming an eye trauma registrythat will help determine what’sneeded in the areas of research andophthalmologic regulation.

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1st Lt. Anthony Aguilar wears the ballistic protective eyewear that prevents a bomb-fragment from possibly damaging his eyes when an IED detonated near his Strykervehicle while on patrol in Mosul.

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