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News NotesHoliday hours, closuressubmission policyJBM-HH commands, tenants
and other area organizationsthat desire publication of specialfederal holiday operating hoursand/or holiday closures mustsubmit this information to thePentagram at least two weeksbefore the holiday to allow timefor publication. For example, ifan organization is closed Fridaythrough Monday, Sept. 4 to 7,for Labor Day, this informa-tion must be sent, along withan organization POC andphone number, no later thanFriday, Aug. 21. This infor-mation must be submitted tothe JBM-HH Public Affairsstaff at: usarmy.jbmhh.asa.list.pao-all@mail.mil.
August is antiterrorismawareness monthAugust marks the Army’s
sixth annual observance ofAntiterrorism AwarenessMonth. The terrorist threatsfaced today are as complexas they have been at any timein the nation’s history. Thesethreats are persistent andconstantly evolving, as evi-denced by the fight againstthe Islamic State of Iraq andthe Levant (ISIL).The Army’s antiterrorism
program protects personnel,information and facilities inall locations and situationsagainst terrorist activities.The purpose of AntiterrorismAwareness Month is to instillArmy-wide heightened aware-ness and vigilance to protectArmy communities fromacts of terrorism. Visit http://go.usa.gov/3HeBh for moreinformation.
By Guv CallahanPentagram Staff Writer
The United States Army bidfarewell to its former chief ofstaff and welcomed his successorduring a ceremony under the hotsun on Summerall Field at theFort Myer portion of Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall Aug. 14.Gen. Raymond T. Odierno
finished his time as the Army’schief of staff and retired afteralmost 40 years of service duringthe two-hour, full honors retire-ment ceremony.The 39th Chief of Staff of the
Army, Gen. Mark Milley, wasalso sworn in during the sameceremony, which was attendedby the Army’s highest rankingofficials, including Secretary ofDefense Ash Carter, outgoingSecretary of the Army JohnMcHugh, outgoing Chairmanof the Joint Chiefs of Staff ArmyGen.Martin E. Dempsey, as wellasmilitary officers both active andretired from across the nation.Milley assumes command
as chief of staff after mostrecently serving as the 21stCommander of United States
Army Forces Command.A native of the Boston area
and an avid Red Sox fan, Milleygraduated and received hiscommission from PrincetonUniversity in 1980. He has servedin the 82nd Airborne Divisionand the 5th Special Forces group,as well as aMilitary Assistant tothe Secretary of Defense in thePentagon. He has also served inthe 7th Infantry Division, the10th Mountain Division, the25th Infantry Division and the101st Airborne Division.Carter said Milley was an
excellent choice for the role.“He’s the right officer to lead
our Army over the next fouryears,” Carter said. “Mark is aleader, a warrior and a statesman.”McHugh said that with 34
years of leadership in the Army,Milley was the right man to leadthe force going forward.“Mark has the personal trust
of each and every one of us, thetrust to guide our Army throughthese next critical phases,”McHugh said.And Dempsey agreed.
By Guv CallahanPentagram Staff Writer
The Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Directorate ofPublic Works is preparing todemolish Bldg. T482, next toMemorial Chapel off of McNairRoad on the Fort Myer portionof the joint base.Demolition will commence
during the first quarter of Fiscal
Year 2016, which begins inOctober, and will be completeby or before January 2016, saidFrank Martin, realty specialistwith JBM-HH DPW.Bldg. T482 is a relocatable
structure comprising multiplemobile units. It was once achild development center andwas later used as a location forinprocessing once Cody ChildDevelopment Center was com-
pleted in 2008.Martin said regulations stipu-
late that relocatable buildings aresupposed to be used for anywherefrom four to six years.The structure is being demol-
ished because it would cost toomuch to convert it into anythingelse, he said.“To reconfigure it to make
offices out of it would be waytoo expensive,” Martin said.
“It’s not really designed to beused for long periods of time.”Bldg. T482 is being demol-
ished as part of an Army-widepush to reduce facilities onits installations, as detailed inExecutive Order 164-15. Underthe order, DPW employeesexamine JBM-HH’s propertyto bring down costs through
DPW prepares to demolish Bldg. T482
Vol. 62, No. 33 August 20, 2015 www.army.mil/jbmhh Published For Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall
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This week in military history . . . . page 2Labor Day hours . . . . . . . . . . . . page 2Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3News notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4Gen. Milley on war . . . . . . . . . . . page 5In photos: Odierno retirement . . . page 7SFL-TAP events . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 8
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see NEWS NOTES, page 4see BUILDING, page 4
see NEW BOSS, page 4
The new bossArmy welcomes Milleyon JBM-HH and saysgoodbye to a ‘moral giant’
PHOTO BY NELL KING
Gen. Mark A. Milley, 39th chief of staff of the Army, addresses attendees after being sworn in to hiscurrent position by Secretary of the Army John McHugh during an Army Full Honors Retirement andChange of Responsibility Ceremony Aug. 14 on Summerall Field at the Fort Myer portion of Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall. Milley was sworn in after outgoing Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odiernowas retired.
By Spc. Brandon Dyer3d U.S. Infantry Regiment(The Old Guard)
Members of the 3dU.S. Infantry Regiment(The Old Guard) are preparing themselvesfor the Army’s largest community outreachevent, Spirit of America.Preparedness is not unique to the Army’s
premier ceremonial unit. Every unit isreadying for something, such as deploy-ments and field training.Yet anOldGuardmission like this one can
be a culture shock for Soldiers coming fromother units, according to Sgt. Kyle Poole,an Old Guard actor in Spirit of America.“It’s like running into a brick wall,” said
Poole. “It’s a lot different from going to thefield. Here it’s kind of the same scale but acompletely different aspect.”Spirit of America is a two-hour patri-
otic live show that brings viewers throughAmerican History.Rehearsals will go on for about six weeks in
anticipation of the show’s opening weekend
see SOA, page 4
Breaking a legWith opening night justweeks away, Spirit ofAmerica Soldiers rehearseto tell Army story on stage
PHOTO BY STAFF SGT. JENNIFER C. JOHNSON
Soldiers perform during a showing of Spirit of America Sept. 27, 2014, in Hershey, Pa.Rehearsals for this year’s Spirit of America performances will go on for about six weeksin anticipation of the show’s opening weekend at the D.C. Armory, Sept. 10 to 12.
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Barbeque champ
This week in military historyCompiled by Jim Goodwin
Editor, Pentagram
Aug. 201950:
Gen. Douglas MacArthur, commander-in-chief of the UnitedNationalCommand, repeats his July 4thwarning toNorthKoreanleader Kim Il Sung concerning the treatment of prisoners of war,according to theThisDay inMilitaryHistorywebsite. The secondwarning came as a result of the Hill 303 (Waegwan) murder justthree days earlier of some 40 U.S. Soldiers by members of theNorth Korean Army.
Aug. 211880:
TheUnited StatesMarine Band “The President’s Own” gave itsfirst concert, according to theThisDay inMilitaryHistorywebsite.
Aug. 221990:
PresidentGeorgeH.W. Bush authorizes a threemonth activationof some 200,000U.S. military reservists - including 20,000U.S.Air Force reservists and 12,000 Air National Guardsmen - forOperation Desert Shield, according to an online U.S. Air Forcehistorical study.
Aug. 231984:
The 24th Marine Amphibious Unit arrives back to the U.S.,marking the return of the lastMarines to serve peace-keeping dutyin Lebanon, according to an entry on theMarine Corps HistoryDivision’s website. TheMarines left Beirut July 31, signaling thelast presence of U.S. troops in Beirut since the Marines arrivednearly two years earlier.
Aug. 241814:
During the War of 1812, the British invade Maryland and burnWashington, D.C., including the Navy Yard, according to anentry onNavy.mil. Also on this day in 1814,Marine Corps Capt.SamuelMiller and his 100-man detachment fight in the Battle ofBladensburg to defend the nation’s capital, according to an entryon the Marine Corps History Division’s website.
Aug. 251971:
One of the first U.S. ground combat units sent to Vietnam, the173rdAirborne Brigade, ceases operations and prepares for rede-ployment to theU.S. as part of PresidentNixon’s troopwithdrawalplan, according to the This Day in Military History website.
Aug. 261862:
Confederate Gen. Fitzhugh Lee leads cavalry into ManassasJunction and captures the rail center, setting the stage for theSecondBattle of Bull Run, according to theThisDay inMilitaryHistory website.
JBM-HH Labor Day weekendOperations and services holiday hours
FORT MYERCommissary Open Sept. 4 regular hours, 8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.,
early bird 7 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.Open Sept. 7, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.,no early bird hoursFor more information, call 703-696-3674.
Concessions:Starbucks, Subway, FlowerShop, Barber Shop, Cleaners,GNC, Optical Shop
Open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Exchange Open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, call 703-522-4575.
Express Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.For more information, call 703-696-9241/44.
Firestone Open 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, call 703-522-2584.
Fitness Center Open 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, call 703-696-7867.
HeadquartersCommand Battalion
Closed. For more information, call 703-696-8163.
Military Police Station Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.For more information, call 703-696-3525.
Fort Myer Pool Complex Open 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Rader Health Clinic Closed Friday, Sept. 4 and Monday, Sept. 7.For more information, call 703-696-2977.
Rader Dental Clinic Closed Friday, Sept. 4 and Monday, Sept. 7.Fort Belvoir, Logan Dental Clinic, will have a provider to coveremergencies during these days.
FORT MCNAIRBarber Shop Closed.
HENDERSON HALLAmerican Clipper BarberShop
Open 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.For more information, call 703-271-8177.
Car Wash Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Cpl. Terry L. SmithGymnasium
Open 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.For more information, call 703-614-7214.
Exchange (MCX), VineyardWine & Spirits and NEXUniform Center
Open Sept. 7, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.For more information, call 703-979-8420.
Java Café Open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.For more information, call 571-483-1962.
Maj. Douglas A.Zembiec Pool
Open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Almost all activities on JointBaseMyer-HendersonHallwill be closedMonday, Sept. 7.The facili-ties and places of business listed have reported open or closed hours for Sept. 7. Unless otherwisenoted, this list applies to Sept. 7. This list is not all encompassing; please check with the facilityyou wish to visit for more details.
PHOTO BY NELL KING
Andrew Frazzano, public affairs specialist with Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, cuts his award-winning barbeque ribs during a joint base barbeque contest at theJBM-HH fire house on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base Aug. 12. Frazzano won the competition, defeating seven other competitors. For more photos from thisevent, visit Flickr.com/photos/jbm-hh.
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This watercolor by artist William Thornton likely depicts theburning of Washington, D.C., during the War of 1812.
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By Julia LeDouxPentagram Staff Writer
For over 35 years, MarineCorps Community Services,HendersonHall and theMarinesof Headquarters & ServiceBattalion, Headquarters MarineCorps HendersonHall have part-nered with Barcroft ElementarySchool in Arlington to mentorpre-Kindergarten throughfifth grade students during theacademic year.That program, previously
known as the Tutor & BuddyProgram, has now beenrenamed theMarinesMentoringMillennials program.“I think the word tutor can
scare people off,” said HendersonHall School Liaison OfficerChanel Sharp. “They can think,`I don’t know math’, or `I didn’tdo too well in science.’ It’s really
about mentorship and the rela-tionship they build with thechild rather than the academicguidance they provide.”Millennials include those born
after 1980 and through the earlypart of the 21st Century andcomprise both Generation Yand Generation Z. Known asthe newmillennials, GenerationZ’ers have also grown up witha technology-centered schoolcurriculum, she said.The program providesMarines
with the opportunity to mentorand foster relationships with thelocal community through thebuilding of relationships withschool-aged children, con-tinued Sharp.“They want to make a con-
nection with the community,”she said of theMarines who vol-
New name, samemission: MarinesMentoring Millennials
By Tech. Sgt.Daniel DeCookSecretary of the AirForce Public Affairs
More than 500 family, friendsand fellow Airmen attendedmemorial and graveside servicesfor retired Chief Master Sgt. ofthe Air Force James C. BinnickerAug. 14 at Memorial Chapel atthe Fort Myer portion of JointBase Myer-Henderson Halland Section 57 of ArlingtonNational Cemetery.“If you’vemetChief Binnicker,
you’ve met an icon – a hero, alegend,” said Chief Master Sgt.of the Air Force James A. Cody
at theMemorial Chapel service.Binnicker, a 33-year Air Force
veteran, passed awayMarch 21in Calhoun, Ga. He was the AirForce’s ninth top senior enlistedleader, serving in the role of chiefmaster sergeant of the Air Forcefrom 1986 to 1990.As Binnicker’s flag-draped
casket lay in front of family andfriends, a hushed silence fell overa visibly somber crowd as Codyreflected on Binnicker’s impacton today’s Air Force.“If you’vemetChief Binnicker,
you’re a better Airman today forit, for those moments, or thatmoment you spent together,”Cody said. “If you’ve met Chief
Binnicker, you’re better preparedto lead because of the truth andwisdom he likely shared, evenwhen the truth hurt a little.”Binnicker was born in
Orangeburg, S.C., on July 23,1938. He, like many others, wasdrawn to the possibility of oneday becoming a pilot, but high-frequency hearing loss in hisright ear prevented him fromflying. It didn’t stop him froma chasing his dream, however.He enlisted in the Air Force in1957 and spent most of his earlycareer on the flight line.Originally in the personal
equipment career field, Binnicker
By Julia LeDouxPentagram Staff Writer
Thousands gathered on the lawnadjacent to the Sylvan Theater on thegrounds of the Washington Monumentin Washington, D.C. Aug. 15, to enjoyThe U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own”annual performance of Overture 1812.“There are all kinds of bands across the
country that play, but none as disciplinedas this,” said WJLA-TV 7’s JonathanElias, who served as a special announcerfor the event.A late summer tradition inWashington
for more than three decades, the perfor-mance featured The U.S. Army ConcertBand, Chorus, Herald Trumpets, and
soloists fromTheU.S. Army Band Voices.“It’s an opportunity to bring together
all of the best stuff we have, put it allon one stage, for the biggest crowd ofthe summer and show off a little bit onbehalf of the Army and the musicians of“Pershing’s Own,” saidMaster Sgt. DavidBrown, a tuba player in the U.S. ArmyConcert Band.Looking out over the sea of people who
were seated on the lawn for the concert,Brown reflected on what he hopes theytook away from the event.“I hope that it renews their apprecia-
tion for the Army, for the Army’s storyand what we mean to the nation,” he said.
see OVERTURE 1812, page 5
Ninth Chief Master Sgt. of theAir Force laid to rest in Arlington
Overture 1812 highlightof ‘Pershing’s Own’summer concert season
H H H The United States Army Band H H HCALENDAR OF EVENTS
Aug. 20 7:30 p.m. The U.S. Army Band Downrange will perform at Brucker Hall on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH.
Aug. 21 8 p.m. The U.S. Army Band Downrange will perform as part of the Sunsets with a Soundtrack summer concert series on the west lawn, westside ofThe U.S. Capitol inWashington, D.C.
Aug. 25 6:30 p.m. The U.S. Army Band Downrange will perform as part of the Military Appreciation Month Concert Series at RockvilleTown Squarein Rockville, Md. Grab a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the sounds of summer. Schedule is subject to change, call 410-313-4700 formore information and call 410-313-4451 for a recorded announcement about cancellation due to inclement weather.
Aug. 29 7 p.m. The U.S. Army Band Downrange will perform at Leesylvania State Park Marina inWoodbridge,Va., as part of the Music in the ParksConcert Series.
Aug. 30 7 p.m. The U.S. Army Blues will perform as part of the Music in the Parks Concert Series at Setera Amphitheater at Allen Pond Park inBowie, Md.
Sept. 5 7:30 p.m. The U.S. Army Blues will join the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra for the final concert of the 2015 Freeman Stage Season with anevening of great American classics.This free concert ends with fireworks and takes place at the Freedom Stage at Bayside in Selbyville,Del.
Sept. 9 6 p.m. The U.S. Army Blues will perform at theWorldWar II Memorial as part of their Evening Concert Series inWashington, D.C.
Sept. 10-11 10:30 a.m. The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” will perform as part of the Spirit of America show at the D.C. Armory inWashington, D.C.Spirit of America is a patriotic, live-action show presented by the U.S. Army Military District ofWashington. Performed by more than400 soldiers of the U.S. Army’s elite ceremonial units and the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), this free show featurestraditional and modern music, disciplined drill, and historical narrative as Soldiers recap the heritage of our country in an inspiring andentertaining performance.Visit: www.usarmyband.com/concerts-events/spirit-of-america.html for information about free tickets.
Sept. 11 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 12 2 p.m.,7:30 p.m.
Performances are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted. All outdoor concerts are subject to cancellation or location change due to weather considerations. Call 703-696-3399 forup-to-date information on concert cancellations or location changes. For additional details and a full calendar of performances, visit www.usarmyband.com/event-calendar.html.
see MENTOR, page 6 see FUNERAL, page 6
Community
U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO BY SCOTT M. ASH
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody consoles Jan Binnicker, widow of ninth ChiefMaster Sgt. of the Air Force James Binnicker, before he is laid to rest in Arlington National CemeteryAug. 14. Binnicker passed away March 21 in Calhoun, Ga.
PHOTO BY RACHEL LARUE
Sgt. Erwin Prisme, from the Henderson Hall portion of Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall, talks with Jaden Tham-Morrobel, 9, atBarcroft Elementary School in Arlington Aug. 26, 2013. For 35years, the Marines of Henderson Hall’s Headquarters and ServiceBattalion have partnered with the school to mentor students.That program, previously known as the Tutor & Buddy Program,has now been renamed the Marines Mentoring Millennials program.
PHOTO BY NELL KING
The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” Leader and Commander Col. Timothy J. Holtanconducts the Overture 1812 performance Aug. 15 on the grounds of the WashingtonMonument in Washington, D.C.
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Baby Boot CampMarine Corps Community Services Henderson
Hall’s New Parent Support Program is hostinga Baby Boot Camp Aug. 21, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30p.m. in the conference room of Bldg. 12 on theHenderson Hall portion of JBM-HH. This classteaches expectant parents how to care for theirnewborn baby. Lunch is provided. To registeror for more information, including future classdates, call 703-614-7204.
Fort Myer athletic field use limitedThe newly renovated athletic field at the Fort
Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-HendersonHall, located adjacent to MacArthur Circle, iscurrently open only for the Family andMorale,Welfare and Recreation and Marine CorpsCommunity Services Henderson Hall softballleagues participation. Individual and unit physicaltraining and other special field reservations willnot be authorized at this time. To reserve theathletic field on the Fort McNair portion of thejoint base, call the Fort McNair Fitness Centerat 202-685-3117.
Women’s Equality Day 5KCome celebrateWomen’s Equality Day (which
is Aug. 26) this year with a 5K race and 1-milewalk at the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HHAug. 21, at 6:30 a.m. starting at the Fort MyerFitness Center. Women’s Equality Day com-memorates Aug. 26, 1920, when women wereofficially granted by law the right to vote. Toregister or for more details, call Sgt. 1st ClassAdrienne Robinson at 703-696-2964 orMasterSgt. Kang at 703-696-8729.
Open swim for EFMP familiesEvery other Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon,
Exceptional Family Member Program familieshave a designated area to swim in the Maj.Douglas A. Zembiec Pool on the HendersonHall portion of the joint base. There will bea portable chair lift available as well as plentyof pool toys.EFMP families are scheduled for Aug. 22.Open swim events, co-sponsored by Marine
Corps Community Services and ArmyCommunity Service, are free and open to EFMPfamilies of all branches of the service. See infor-mation on Zembiec pool at www.mccshh.com/pool.html. Be sure to register at least one dayprior to each open swim event by calling 703-696-0783 or 703-693-5353.
Stroller walking groupAre you looking for a way to get in shape,
meet other moms and have fun with your child?Come join the Army Community Service strollerwalking group at Long Bridge Park in Arlington.The group meets from 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 24, 26and 31. This is a group for parents, caregiversand children in strollers from 0 to 5 years old.All fitness levels are welcome. For informationor to register, call 703-696-3512.
Outdoor play groupArmy Community Service offers a play group
for parents and preschool children to providetime for play, physical activity and socializationfor parents. The group meets from 10 to 11:30a.m. at Virginia Highlands Park in ArlingtonAug. 27. For information and to register, call703-696-3512.
Marines seeking new color sergeantThe Marine Corps is seeking a new color
sergeant, the Commandant of the MarineCorps’ representative for all formal ceremonialcommitments requiring the Marine CorpsBattle Color. Eligible Marines must be in therank of sergeant, not selected for promotion tostaff sergeant, be between 74 and 78 inches inheight and have outstanding personal appear-ance. Additional nomination requirements canbe found in Marine Administrative Message385/15 at http://go.usa.gov/3HeU4. Deadlinefor nominations is Sept. 1.
Save the date: Spirit of AmericaTheU.S. ArmyMilitaryDistrict ofWashington
brings Spirit of America to the nation’s capitalthis September for the first time in four years.The free, two-hour show combines traditionalmilitary ceremony with a large-scale theatricalproduction that showcases military discipline,historical reenactments, and traditional andmodernmusic. Nine performances are scheduledacross two weekends: Sept. 10 to 12, at the D.C.Armory inWashington, D.C., and Sept. 18 to 19,in Fairfax, Va. This patriotic live show is performedby a cast and crew of active-duty Soldiers, notactors, from The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’sOwn” and the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (TheOldGuard). All performances are free and opento the public. Formore information, and to ordertickets, visit www.spiritofamerica.mdw.army.milor call 1-866-239-9425.
Annual Doggie Dip is Sept. 12Join us for the last hoorah of the 2015 pool
season before the pools are closed for anotherwinter. Come on out to where every dog hasits day, Sept. 12, 10 a.m. to noon at the FortMyer Officers’ Club Pool Complex. This eventis free, but Family and Morale, Welfare andRecreation requires all owners to complete awaiver. Also, all dogs must display a currentrabies tag. For more information contact ToddHopkins at 703-696-0594 or 703-939-1045 oremail todd.a.hopkins.civ@mail.mil.
“Now it’s your turn,” he toldMilleyin front of family, friends, colleaguesand classmates. “As an Army, we’llcontinue to learn and adapt. [We’ll besmaller] than at any time in our lifetime.Different? Certainly. The best in theworld? You’d better believe it. Doingwhat the nation asks? Absolutely. Indoing so, there’s no more importantmission than ensuring America’s sonsand daughters are ready. The bestled, the best equipped and the besttrained force on the planet. I know youunderstand that.”In his farewell address, Odierno
offered simple but heartfelt words aboutMilley and his wife, Hollyanne.“Mark Milley is an incredible
Soldier,” Odierno said. “Hollyannehas an incredible heart, and they lovethe Army more than anything. That’sall you need to know.”Milley said he was committed to the
job and theworkOdierno did before him.“As citizens of the United States, we
were granted a gift, the most preciousgift of all, the gift of freedom,” he said.“That is a very, very, very expensive gift,for it is paid for in the sacrifice and theblood of those who came before us.”Milley said the Army must continue
to adapt in order to remain the preemi-nent fighting force in the world.“There is no cheap way to change,
andmore importantly, there is no cheapway to buy freedom,”Milley said. “Theonly thingmore expensive than fighting
and winning a war is fighting and losinga war — and fighting and winning awar is what the United States Armyis all about.”He also paid tribute to both Odierno
and his wife, Linda, calling his pre-decessor a “moral giant” and a manof “enormous grace and enormousdistinction.”
These sentiments were echoed by theday’s other speakers, who paid tribute toOdierno’s tireless work during periodsof intense conflict.“Ray’s legacy is like Ray himself,”
Carter said. “It simply won’t fit intothe space behind a podium. He’s aconsummate leader, and more, a verysymbol of the U.S. Army. Big, strong,capable, always willing … As a leaderwith over 50 months in Iraq, Ray’stenacity helped us get through the mostheated period of conflict. I and mypredecessors as Secretary of Defenseand commanders in chief drew greatconfidence knowing Ray was on theground in those trying times.”McHugh said the ceremony was
bittersweet, as he was losing a battlebuddy and two good friends in both
Odierno and his wife.“Ray is as fine an officer as I’ve ever
known and a leader wholly committed tothe Army,”McHugh said. “At all times,he’s been faithfully committed to themen and women of the United Statesmilitary. Ray firmly believes Soldiersare not in the Army, they are the Army.It’s always been his No. 1 job to servethem well and serve them honorably.”Dempsey reflected on the impressive
legacy Odierno leaves behind.“Ray, you stand among the giants,
quite literally, of our Army’s history,”he said. “You cast a long and lastingshadow across the Army and the jointforce. You leave behind an institutionfull of exceptional leaders capable ofconfronting the most complex chal-lenges that we face ahead.”When it was his turn behind the
podium, Odierno thanked the Soldiersof the U.S. Army for everything theydo. He said there were Soldiers all overthe globe – Iraq, Afghanistan, Korea,Eastern Europe and more – who are“the best of who we have.”“That’s why I stayed in this uniform
for so long,” he said. “It’s because ofour Soldiers.”He also thanked his family and Linda,
who he said was the “epitome of selflessservice” and a role model for spousesacross the Army.Pentagram staff writer GuvCallahan can
be reached at wcallahan@dcmilitary.com.
more efficient use of the jointbase’s buildings.Martin said DPW is
currently deciding on acontractor to completethe project.“Right now we are in the
process of finalizing the scopeof work, the process and whatthe requirements of the con-tractors will be,” he said.The playground behind
the building has already beenremoved. Martin said DPWis also working to recycle anysalvageable materials fromthe building’s interior.Once the building is
torn down, the site will besodded and remain a grassyfield, he said.The facility reduction
decision process is on-going,according to DPW.Pentagram staff writer Guv
Callahan can be reached atwcallahan@dcmilitary.com.
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see NEWS NOTES, page 8
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Secretary of the Army John McHugh, left, swears in incoming U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley Aug. 14 duringan Army Full Honor Retirement and Change of Responsibility Ceremony on Summerall Field at the Fort Myer portion ofthe joint base. Milley’s wife, Hollyanne, holds the Bible used to administer the oath.
at the D.C. Armory, Sept. 10 to 12.“We are rehearsing the day of the show, between shows,”
said Sgt. Chinyere Wells-Byrd, who is assigned to the 3dU.S. Infantry Regiment, and a three-year veteran of theshow. “It’s a lot of rehearsing.”This is Poole’s second time as a performer in Spirit of
America, and he said he enjoys the rehearsal process.“This is kind of like the same tempo in the beginning,”
said Poole. “You have got to make sure everything is perfect.”Performers audition for roles. In Poole’s case, this is the
first experience with live theater.“I’ve only done stage productions while in The Old
Guard,” said Poole. “It’s a lot different pace than normalceremonies that go on in The Old Guard.”Every scene in Spirit of America encompasses scenery
changes, lighting cues and audio modifications.Much like a field exercise, Spirit of America has a crawl,
walk and run phase, said Poole. From reading the scriptto full-blown dress rehearsals, the performers are buildingtoward the “run” phase: a live performance.The Old Guard regularly takes part in a military spec-
tacle called “Twilight Tattoo” over the summer months,
but that doesn’t really compare to the rehearsals for Spiritof America, said Poole.“Spirit of America is like Twilight Tattoo on steroids,”
said Poole. “There are a lot more integral parts.”Sgt. Sean Hackshaw, a member of The Old Guard who
plays a Union and a World War II Soldier, is participatingin the production of Spirit of America for the second time.Rehearsals for Spirit of America are a chance for Hackshaw
to revisit a passion for the stage.“In high school I did the drama club,” saidHackshaw. “This
actually rekindles some ofmy acting talents fromhigh school.”Hackshaw describes himself as a method actor and relishes
the opportunity to fine-tune his performance.“I really like to get into the role and live the role in that
particular scene,” said Hackshaw.Hackshaw looks at the copious amount of rehearsal as a
tool to help develop both Soldiers and leaders.It means a lot to be able to represent the Army in Spirit
of America, Hackshaw said.“I’m going to give it 125 percent,” said Hackshaw. “Put
all I can into it.”For more information on “Spirit of America” and to
order tickets, visit www.spiritofamerica.mdw.army.mil orcall 1-866-239-9425.
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Building T482, pictured here, located on the Fort Myerportion of JBM-HH next to Memorial Chapel off of McNairRoad, is scheduled for demolition next fiscal year, accord-ing to the JBM-HH Directorate of Public Works.
When I graduatedWest Point, I told her,
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“I hope it gives them anidea of the excellence thatis the United States Armyand just connects people.Music connects in a waythat nothing else can.”The concert began with
a performance of “Architectof Victory,” written byretired Master Sgt. JamesHosay, a former memberof “Pershing’s Own.”The U.S. Army HeraldTrumpets were showcasedin performances of “HighAdventure” andwere joinedby vocalist Sgt. 1st ClassHolly C. Shockey in “Don’tRain on my Parade.”That was followed by a
rendition of composer JohnWilliams’ “The Patriot”and “Liberty for All,” byJames A. Beckel, Jr. Theband then moved on to“Fantastic Polka” anda rendition of “Ol’ ManRiver” by vocalist MasterSgt. Alvy R. Powell. Thencame a salute to IrvingBerlin and a salute to thenation’s armed forces.The event concluded
with a rousing perfor-mance of Tchaikovsky’s“1812 Overture,” whichwas written to commem-orate the Russian defeatof Napoleon’s GrandArmee. To the delight ofthe crowds, The 3d U.S.Infantry Regiment (TheOld Guard) PresidentialSalute Battery lent itssupport to the musicalscore, firing four 5.775-pound World War II eraanti-tank guns, whichfired a total of 29 shots,including the final volleyfrom all four cannons.Pentagram staff writer
Julia LeDoux can be reachedat jledoux@dcmilitary.com.
OVERTURE 1812from page 3
By C. Todd LopezArmy News Service
Editor’s Note: This articlehas been edited for space; toread the full version, visit http://go.usa.gov/3Hzsm.Continued freedom in America
requires a continued commitmentto maintaining strong, equipped,well-led and well-trained groundforces, said the Army’s 39th Chiefof Staff Gen. Mark A. MilleyAug. 14 during an Army FullHonor Retirement and Changeof Responsibility Ceremony onthe Fort Myer portion of JointBase Myer-Henderson Hall.“There are many who think
wars only can be won from greatdistances - from space, the air, thesea. Unfortunately, those viewsare very, very wrong,”Milley said.Milley spoke immediately fol-
lowing his oath as the new chief,assuming responsibilities fromGen. Raymond T. Odierno, whoretired during the same ceremony.“War is an act of politics,
where one side tries to imposeits political will on the other,”Milley said. “And politics is allabout people. And people live onthe ground.Wemay wish it wereotherwise. But it is not. Wars areultimately decided on the ground,where people live, and it is on theground where the U.S. Army, theU.S. Marine Corps and the U.S.Special Operations forces mustnever, ever fail.”The general warned that
flagging commitment to main-taining ground forces will havea devastating cost, in terms oflives and freedom.“If we do not maintain our
commitment to remain strong,in the air, on the sea, and yes,on the ground, we will pay thebutcher’s bill in blood and wewill forever lose the precious giftof our freedom,” he said. “Asyour chief of staff, I will ensurewe remain ready as the world’spremier combat force. Readinessto fight and win - ground combatis and will remain theU.S. Army’sNo. 1 priority. And there will beno other No. 1.We will always beready to fight today, and we willalways prepare to fight tomorrow.”Defense Secretary Ash Carter
told those at the Change ofResponsibility Ceremony that hehas great confidence in Milley’sability to lead the Army into anuncertain future.“He’s the right officer to lead
the Army over the next four years,to shape our force, to continuerestoring its readiness, to getthere quickly and to win - asour nation expects of its Army.Mark is a leader, a warrior, anda statesman,” Carter said.Milley most recently served
as commander of U.S. ArmyForces Command on Fort Bragg,N.C., before replacing Odierno,who served as chief of staff fornearly four years and 39 totalyears in the Army.
Wars fought by ground troops, new Army chief says
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Sgt. 1st Class and vocalist Holly C. Shockey sings“Don’t Rain on My Parade” as part of The U.S.Army Herald Trumpets performance Aug. 15 inWashington, D.C.
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Twenty-nine shots were fired, including the final volley from four canons, duringthe Overture 1812 performance overlooking the Washington Monument Aug. 15 inWashington, D.C.
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The official party stands at the beginning of the U.S. Army Full Honor Retirement and Change ofResponsibility Ceremony Aug. 14 on Summerall Field at the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. From left are: Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, 38th U.S. Army chief of staff; Secretary ofDefense Ashton Carter; Secretary of the Army John McHugh; Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen.Martin E. Dempsey; and the 39th U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley. Milley was sworn in asthe Army’s chief of staff immediately following Odierno’s retirement following a nearly 40-year careerin the U.S. Army.
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unteer with the program.“They want to volunteer,either because they haveyounger siblings or theyfeel it’s important to giveback to the community.They are already givingso much with being in theservice and they still feelcompelled to give more.”The program brings
Marines and studentstogether in a variety ofactivities throughout theschool year, includingtutoring, mentoring andgame playing. There is apumpkin carving eventat Halloween; a holidayparty in December; anda Flag Day and field dayevent in June.TheMarines even started
celebrating the Corps’birthday with students lastyear, said Sharp.
“The Marines try tomake a very personal andpositive impression on thesechildren,” she said.Longtime volunteer
Army Master Sgt. JamesC. Meyers, senior careercounselor for JBM-HH, hasmentored three childrenthrough the program, allof whomwere impacted byhis efforts, he said.“Each week we are there,
when they enter the roomand they see us, faces lightup and in my mind I cansee the impact, even if it isjust their eyes telling me,‘My mentor is here; I amimportant to him or her,’”said Meyers. “If we as ateam are able to inspire achild to reach his or herfull potential that is worthevery moment of our timeand effort.”Begun in 1980 as the
Partner in EducationProgram, the effort wasknown as Adopt-a-School
in 1991 when it was des-ignated a “daily point oflight” by the Points ofLight volunteer organiza-tion, begun by PresidentGeorge H.W. Bush.Marines Mentoring
Millennials kicks-off for theupcoming school year Sept.14 and Sharp is seeking vol-unteers to mentor Barcroftstudents. The program isopen to all servicemembersVisits are twice a month,from 11:40 a.m. to 12:45p.m. Transportation isprovided and departs fromthe pull-up bars by the Cpl.Terry L. SmithGymnasiumon the Henderson Hallportion of the joint base.For more information, visithttp://www.mccshh.com/slmillennials.html or callSharp at 703-693-8378.Pentagram staff writer
Julia LeDoux can be reachedat jledoux@dcmilitary.com.
cross-trained into air operations. Whiledeployed to Vietnam, he planned flightsfor missions with the 22nd Tactical AirSupport Squadron.After Vietnam and before serving as
the ninth chief master sergeant of theAir Force, Binnicker spent time as thesenior enlisted adviser for the 12th AirForce, Headquarters Pacific Air Forcesand Headquarters Tactical Command.He also represented the Air Force assenior enlisted adviser on the President’sCommission onMilitary Compensation.“Taking care of our Air Force family
is not a one-time deal, it’s a forever deal;those are Chief Binnicker’s words, notmine,” said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen.
Mark A.Welsh III. “He believed them, heshared them, andmost importantly he livedevery day by them. He dedicated all he hadto our service and he continued his life’swork as a wingman, leader and warrior.”As the morning dew still clung to the
grass, a caisson trailed by a long lineof Airmen, family and friends followedBinnicker to his final resting place inArlington National Cemetery.After a three-rifle volley, the playing of
Taps, and a B-52 Stratofortress flyover,Cody once again spoke. This time he didso on bended knee with a folded flag inboth hands and his words were reservedonly for Binnicker’s wife, Janice.The ninth chief master sergeant of
the Air Force now rests in the shadowsof the Air Force Memorial at ArlingtonNational Cemetery.
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ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY PHOTO BY RACHEL LARUE
Janice Binnicker receives the American flag from Chief Master Sgt. of the Air ForceJames A. Cody during the graveside service for her husband, ninth Chief MasterSgt. of the Air Force James C. Binnicker, in Arlington National Cemetery Aug. 14.Binnicker served in the Air Force for 33 years and retired Aug. 1, 1990, according toa U.S. Air Force press release.
PHOTO BY NELL KING
Starbucks Store Manager Taran Haut cuts cake Aug. 14 in celebration of thegrand opening of the new store on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Starbucks is located in the same building as the Fort MyerPost Exchange and opened for business Aug. 3.
PHOTO BY JULIA LEDOUX
Marines from Headquarters and Service Battalion, Henderson Hall, HeadquartersMarine Corps, raise the American flag as part of a June 9 Field Meet and Flag Daypresentation for students at Barcroft Elementary School in Arlington, Va. For 35years, Henderson Hall Marines has partnered with Barcroft Elementary to mentorstudents. That program, previously known as the Tutor & Buddy Program, wasrenamed the Marines Mentoring Millennials program.
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Gen.RaymondT.Odierno,38th chief of staff ofthe Army, accepts theAmerican flag fromSecretary of the ArmyJohn McHugh whileOdierno’s wife, Linda,watches during an ArmyFull Honor RetirementCeremony on SummerallField at the Fort Myerportion of Joint BaseMyer-Henderson HallAug. 14. During theceremony, Gen. MarkA. Milley was swornin as the 39th chief ofstaff of the Army. Givingremarks about Odierno’s39 years of service wereMcHugh, Secretary ofDefense Ashton Carter,18th Chairman of theJoint Chiefs of Staff Gen.Martin E. Dempsey andMilley. For more photosfrom this event, visitF l i ck r.com/photos/jbm-hh.
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ABOVE - Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, 38th chief ofstaff of the Army, holds hands with his wife, Linda,during his Army Full Honor Retirement Ceremony onSummerall Field at the Fort Myer portion of Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall Aug. 14. During the ceremony,Gen. Mark A. Milley was sworn in as the 39th chiefof staff of the Army. Giving remarks about Odierno’s39 years of service was Secretary of Defense AshtonCarter, Secretary of the Army John McHugh, chairmanof the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempseyand Milley. LEFT - The 38th Chief of Staff UnitedStates Army Gen. Raymond T. Odierno inspectsthe troops during his Army Full Honor RetirementCeremony Aug. 14 on Summerall Field at the FortMyer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall.
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Reservations are required. Spouses are encouraged to register and attend.Call the SFL-TAP office, 703-696-0973 or log-in at www.acap.army.mil.Available to all registered clients who have completed DD2648/2648-1 andinitial counseling. Location of seminars and workshops are in the SFL-TAPBldg. 404 on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH unless notated.
Transition Assistance Program seminars and workshops
Soldier for Life
Retiring transitionassistance program8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Sept. 14 through 18
ETSTAP8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Aug. 31 throughSept. 4
Entrepreneur trackboots to business8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Sept. 8 through 9
Business franchiseopportunities1 to 3 p.m.
• Aug. 24
Finding and applyingfor federal jobs9:30 a.m. to noon
• Aug. 26• Sept. 23
Federal resume12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
• Sept. 10
Accessing higher education8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Aug. 26 through 27*
Career resources8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Sept. 21
Smart investments1 to 3 p.m.
• Aug. 26• Sept. 23
Credit scoresfrom good to excellent1 to 3 p.m.
• Aug. 27• Sept. 24
Home buying10 a.m. to noon
• Aug. 25• Sept. 22
Debt free10 a.m. to noon
• Aug. 27• Sept. 24
TRICARE benefits in depth10 a.m. to noon
• Sept. 10
Capstone (Fridays)10 a.m. to noon
• Aug. 21 or 28• Sept. 4, 11, 18 or 25
Marketing yourself for asecond career1 to 3 p.m.
• Aug. 25• Sept. 22
*Located in Education Center Bldg. 417, room 108
Save the date:Moral Leadership Luncheon Oct. 1.
The next Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall MoralLeadership Luncheon will be held Oct. 1, 11:30 a.m. to1 p.m. in Fellowship Hall at Memorial Chapel on theFortMyer portion of JBM-HH.The guest speaker will beretired U.S. Army Gen. Eric Shinseki, former secretaryfor theDepartment of Veterans Affairs and the 34thU.S.Army chief of staff. No RSVP is required for attendanceat this event, which is open to all Department of DefenseID card holders. Lunch will be provided. Formore infor-mation, call Chap. (Maj.) FredWendel at 703-696-5688or email him at alfred.w.wendel12.mil@mail.mil.
Spiritual resiliency at Fort McNairABible study and luncheon series will be held upstairs
in Bldg. 41 on the Fort McNair portion of the joint baseeveryMonday beginning Sept. 15 through Dec. 15 fromnoon to 12:45 p.m. Participants will enjoy a free lunchand study guide on Paul’s letter to the Galatians. Toregister (the number of participants is limited to 15)contact Betsy Hendrix at 703-696-5635 or via email atbetsy.l.hendrix.civ@mail.mil.
Suspicious chemical use –See something? Say Something
Chemical threats can come in many different shapesand sizes. First responders should know the warningsigns and hazards of chemical incidents, but everyone– including military and civilian personnel – should beon the alert for suspicious activity around chemicals.The Department of Homeland Security has released abrochure to help raise public awareness to the indicatorsof chemical-related crime and how to report suspiciousactivity. “Know Your Customer: Chemical Security”encourages reporting of behavior out of the norm tolaw enforcement, such as someone buying an unusuallylarge or small amount of a chemical or someone whodoesn’t seem to know what the product they’re buyingis used for. See the brochure here: http://goo.gl/5r4LSC.
Super sign-up and home tourThe Army Officers’ Wives’ Club of the Greater
Washington Area will begin its membership year byholding its super sign-up combined with a tour of historichomes on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base Sept.17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with final tours beginningat 12:30 p.m. For additional details about this event,including how to register, please visit www.aowcgwa.org.Reservations must be received no later than Sept. 8 andcan be made by sending names and telephone numbersof attendees to aowcgwareservations@gmail.com.
The Old Guard funeral firing practiceThe 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) are
in Arlington National Cemetery daily rendering finalhonors to our fallen heroes both past and present. Tomaintain their proficiency Soldiers fromThe Old Guard
will conduct firing party training on a reoccurring basisevery Thursday, 9 to 11 a.m. on the field adjacent toSpates Community Club on the Fort Myer portion ofJBM-HH. Blank ammunition will be fired during thattime. For more information, please call The Old GuardPublic Affairs at 703-696-7149.
Noncommissioned officer training dateWith the implementation date of Jan. 1, 2016, for the new
noncommissioned officer report DA form 2166-9 series,JBM-HH will hold a training session on Sept. 30 from 8a.m. to noon in Bldg. 405 on the FortMyer portion of thejoint base to ensure that all Soldiers in the rank of specialist,noncommissioned officers, commissioned officers, civilians(supervisors ofNCOs) and human resources professionals/administrative personnel (delegates) are trained on the newNCO evaluation report and evaluation system functions,regardless of the component. For more information,contact Charissa Seastrum-Morris at 703-696-6363 orSgt. 1st Class Michael Moton at 703-696-3321.
Volunteers soughtVolunteers are sought for the JBM-HH Partnership
in Education program’sMarinesMentoringMillennialsinitiative. This program connects volunteers with studentsat Barcroft Elementary School in Arlington to build amentorship and academic support to help shape chil-dren’s lives. Activities for volunteers include tutoring,playing games, pumpkin carving, and participation inholiday-themed events. The program takes place onselect Mondays from 11:40 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. begin-ning in September. For more information, contact theMarine Corps Community Services Henderson Hallschool liaison program manager at 703-693-8378.
Avoid mosquito, tick-borne illnessMosquito bites can be more than just itchy and
annoying. A single mosquito bite can make you sick fromWest Nile, dengue, or chikungunya. Why take a chance?Use insect repellent on yourself, your friends, and yourfamily. Find out more on how to protect yourself andyour loved ones this summer. For more information,visit http://1.usa.gov/1GjltFt.
Improve your public speaking skillsToastmasters International offers free meetings every
Tuesday, 5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Pentagon MainCafeteria (directly under CVS and Dunkin’ Donuts inthe Pentagon) on a first come, first served basis. ThisPentagon-based Toastmasters Club provides training andpractical experience in improving public speaking, lis-tening and leadership skills. Formore information, contactCarl Bert at carl.e.sabath.civ@mail.mil or via phone at703-695-2804 or Jose Romero at joseh.h.romero6@mail.mil or via phone at 703-695-3443.
News Notes submissionsPlease send your submissions for the Sept. 3 edition
of the Pentagram via email at pentagramjbmhh@yahoo.com no later than noon, Aug. 26. All submissions mustbe less than 100 words. Please note that submission ofa news note does not guarantee publication.
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