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By Jim DresbachPentagram Staff

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Brig. Gen. IsmailFathalli, Chief of Staffof the Tunisian Army,received the Legion ofMerit Award and laid awreathat theTombof theUnknownSoldier duringtwo April 13 morningceremonies at the FortMyer portion of JointBase Myer-HendersonHall and ArlingtonNational Cemetery.Fathalli’s American

counterpart, ArmyChief of Staff Gen.Raymond T. Odierno,presented the medal tothe Tunisian generalduring a Conmy Hallceremony. Over 150

Soldiers from the 3dU.S. Infantry Regiment(The Old Guard) werepresent for the medalceremony and thecemetery wreath laying.Among those segmentsparticipating were TheOldGuardCommanderinChiefGuard,TheOldGuard Fife and DrumCorps, The U.S. ArmyContinental ColorGuard, TheU.S. ArmyBand, “Pershing’sOwn,”and the PresidentialSalute Battery, whichrendered gun salutes atboth venues.The North African

Army chief of staffinspected The OldGuard troops during the

By Julia LeDouxPentagram Staff Writer

Headquarters & Service Battalion,Headquarters Marine Corps,Henderson Hall bid farewell April 10to one sergeant major and welcomedanother during a relief and appoint-ment ceremony held outside Bldg.29 on the Henderson Hall portionof Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall.Sgt. Maj. Robert W. Pullen

replaced Craig D. Cressman asbattalion sergeant major duringthe time-honored and traditionalceremony. The event also doubledas Cressman’s retirement ceremonyfrom the Corps following his morethan 31 years of service as aMarine.In remarks immediately fol-

lowing the retirement portion of theceremony, Cressman was introducedto the crowd as “Sgt. Major CraigD. Cressman, retired.” Asking for anempty chair to bemoved to the centerof the field, Cressman explainedthat it represented family, friendsand fellow Marines who could notattend the ceremony.“I couldn’t be more proud of any

Marine, of all of you, of all of them,”he said as he gestured toward the chair.Cressman entered the Marine

Corps via the delayed-entry program

Marines welcomenew sergeant major

Colbert andthe Chief

see SGT. MAJ., page 4

Tunisian general takes part inJBM-HH and ANC ceremonies

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News NotesCody CDC closing

for trainingThe Cody Child Development

Center and Child, Youth and SchoolServices (Bldg. 482) on the Fort Myerportion of JBM-HHwill be closed April17 for a staff training day. There willbe nomorning or afternoon bus servicefor school-aged children. Please makearrangements to transport children toand from school that day. The facilitywill re-open April 20 under normalbusiness hours. For more information,please call 703-696-3095.

Spring clean-upSpring clean-up on Joint BaseMyer-

HendersonHall, including all portionsof the joint base, runs through April 17.Partners are encouraged to participateand support the efforts of this event.Spring clean-up is a time to help

make the home and work place morepleasant to be around. For moreinformation, call William Bullock at703-696-8333. Old, used or emptysupply containers, such as paint,chemicals, batteries and light bulbs,can be disposed of at either of twopallets located across from SpatesCommunity Club through April 17.For more information about what itemscan be disposed of at this site, callMarkLuckers at 703-696-2012. For moreinformation about supplies availablefor cleanup, call 703-696-7002.

JBM-HH barrier repairscould affect traffic

Through April 17, a contractorwill conduct repairs on the barriersat JBM-HH access control pointsthroughout each day.While the impactto incoming and outgoing traffic will beminimal; travelers should make extratime when arriving or departing allthree portions of JBM-HH. The gatesimpacted will include the 2nd Streetand ceremonial gates at Fort McNair,the Wright Gate on Fort Myer and

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Community member spotlight . . . . page 2Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3In photos: 150th anniversary ofLee’s surrender to Grant. . . . . . . . . page 5Cherry blossom race . . . . . . . . . . . page 6Power of attorney advice . . . . . . . page 6Sexual Assault Awarenessand Prevention events . . . . . . . . . page 7

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By Damien SalasPentagram Staff Writer

In a new initiative to betterprepare healthcare profes-sionals employed at the AndrewRaderU.S. ArmyHealth Clinicfor every day patient care, theclinic is rearranging its trainingschedule starting June 3.Beginning in June, the clinic

will close the first Wednesday

of every month, increasing theamount of hours for trainingto 80 annually. The changeswill give a whole day for theclinic staff to focus on man-datory training and work oncustomer feedback.“We are improving the

amount of time for training,and the effectiveness of thattraining and adding the abilityto train everyone at once,” said

clinic Commander Lt. Col.Ed Weinberg.The hours will impact the

time patients can visit the clinicor refill prescriptions, but willalso greatly improve quality ofcare over the clinic’s currenttraining plan, accordingto Weinberg.“We close every Thursday

afternoon from 3 to 4 p.m.,using 52 hours of clinical timededicated to clinical training,”he said. “At that time, thereare still patients in the facilityreceiving care, and any numberof patients still waiting on pre-scriptions from the pharmacy.”Since the lobby is the only

place large enough to accom-modate the clinic’s largestaff, training and patientcare are disrupted by thecurrent training schedule,

said Weinberg.Currently, the staff takes

care of their Health InsurancePortability and AccountabilityAct (HIPAA) training, andother mandatory professionaltraining that the clinic dependson for certification, in the downtime of their work schedules.Allowing staff to dedicate anentire business day to completetraining will yield positiveresults on certifications anda better knowledge of the ever-changing health care field,said Weinberg.“Properly trained staff are

confident, competent, trustedand engaged professionals,”he said. “We are reinvestingin our people.”In order to add back

Rader Clinic traininghours to change

see RADER, page 8

see TUNISIA, page 4

Weekly one-hour closuresswitch to one full day monthly

PHOTO BY JIM DRESBACH

Left to right, U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, TunisianArmy Chief of Staff Brig. Gen. Ismail Fathalli and U.S. Army Maj. Gen.Duane A. Gamble, G4 deputy of operations at the Pentagon, render salutesat the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier following a wreath-laying ceremony atArlington National Cemetery April 13. Prior to the wreath laying, Fathalliwas awarded the Legion of Merit medal by Odierno during a ceremony atJoint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Conmy Hall.

PHOTO BY CPL. TIA DUFOUR

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Robert W. Pullen addresses attendees aftertaking post as battalion sergeant major, Headquarters and Service Battalion,Headquarters Marine Corps, Henderson Hall, during a relief and appointmentceremony at the Henderson Hall portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson HallApril 10. Col. Anthony S. Barnes, battalion commander, relieved Sgt. Maj.Craig D. Cressman, who served nearly three years at the battalion, andappointed Pullen. Cressman retired from the Corps after 31 years of service.


Television host and comedian Stephen Colbert(right) accepts the Outstanding Civilian ServiceAward from the Chief of Staff of the Army Gen.Raymond T. Odierno during a Salute from the ChiefTwilight Tattoo held at Conmy Hall April 14. Seethe April 23 edition of the Pentagram for a com-plete story on the award ceremony.

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Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Frederick M. Padilla, president of National Defense University, introduces Vice President Joe Biden, who gave a televised address fromthe university’s Abraham Lincoln Hall April 10 on the Fort McNair portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. The topic of Biden’s speech was Iraq’s political andmilitary progress and the work that lies ahead to defeat the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and forge a more inclusive Iraq.

JBM-HH Community Member Spotlight:Todd Hutchings

Job title/where do you work:JBM-HH S-6 / IMO.

Military service or other unit name:Retired Sept. 2014 after more than 26 years ofservice in the Army (infantry).

What’s the most rewarding part of yourcurrent position and why? Learning by doingand process improvement across the entire area ofinformation/knowledge management.

What’s your favorite quote?“Drown calmly.” - Master Sgt. Reed, CDQCInstructor.

What’s your favorite sports team? ColumbusCottonmouths (hockey).

What’s your favorite book?The Jungle by Upton Sinclair.

What’s your favorite band/music artist? Currently Avenged Sevenfold.

What’s your favorite movie?Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

What’s your favorite place you’ve ever traveled to or beenstationed? Sinai Peninsula, Egypt.

What do you like most about working on/visiting JBM-HH?The incredible history of the area and seeing the Soldiers who honor iteveryday.

What do you like most about living in the National Capital Region?The fast pace of life and the awesome single track mountain bike trails in thearea.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?Never quit even if success seems impossible.

If you won the lottery, what would you do?Expand some of the programs for the local charity I volunteer for (Alive!).

What are your goals for the year?Make a positive impact on the joint base.

What advice do you have for someone getting stationedat JBM-HH?You have to decide what’s more important to you— your money or your time.Living close by saves time but costs a lot of money.

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PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY HELEN KLEIN

This photo illustration of the rear entrance to Bldg. 59 on the Fort Myerportion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall blends an undated, black andwhite image of the building and a color image of the same structure takenApril 14. Although the building currently serves as the headquarters build-ing for the joint base, it was built in 1895 as the post hospital and con-sisted of a two-building structure, complete with a garage for ambulances.According to retired JBM-HH Historian Kim Holien, 1st Lt. Thomas Selfridge,for which JBM-HH’s Selfridge Gate is named, died in this building in 1908after an airplane crash with Orville Wright during a flight demonstration onthe post. Wright survived, but spent six weeks in this building recoveringfrom broken bones. Gen. George Patton received medical treatment in thisbuilding as did all U.S. Army chiefs of staff until the late 1960s when theAndrew Rader U.S. Army Health Clinic was built.The road that leads from Jackson Avenue along the rear of the historicquarters along Lee Avenue and into where the hospital’s garage waslocated (now a parking lot on the north side of the building) is appropriatelynamed Hospital Lane. Although the appearance of the building has changedthrough renovations over the years, the building is recognizable in most his-toric images dating back more than 100 years. For an additional view of thishistoric structure, see the “Fleeting, flowery exhibition” image on page 6.

By Staff Sgt.Jennifer C. JohnsonJFHQ-NCR/MDWPublic Affairs

More than 1,000 servicemembers and civilians fromthe Joint Force Headquarters-National Capital Region andthe U.S. Military District ofWashington and various inter-agency partners gathered atConmy Hall on the Fort Myerportion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall April 7 to learnabout the role of cultural changein preventing sexual assault.The event was part of ongoing

Department of Defense effortsto recognize Sexual AssaultAwareness and PreventionMonth, an annual observancein April. The hour-plus pre-sentation is one of a series ofhappenings at military installa-tions, including the Pentagon andall three portions of JBM-HH, topromote awareness and preven-tion of sexual offenses throughoutthe National Capital Region.The keynote speakerwasDonna

D. Ferguson, a behavioral scienceeducation and training deputydivision chief for the U.S. Army

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H H H The United States Army Band H H HCALENDAR OF EVENTS

April 16 12:40 p.m. The U.S. Army Blues will perform during JazzWeek at Howard University inWashington, D.C.

April 17 7 p.m. The U.S. Army Blues will perform at the University of Delaware’s Jazz Festival at the University in Newark, Del.

April 18 7:30 p.m. The U.S.Army Strings will host a violin and viola workshop and perform a strings recital at Brucker Hall on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH.

April 19 3 p.m. The U.S.Army Orchestra presents a grand concert featuring guest artists Michael Ludwig and KatherineMurdock.This performance will also includesolos by The U.S.Army Orchestra withThe U.S.Army Strings.This event takes place at Brucker Hall on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH.

April 21 8 p.m. The U.S. Army Blues presents a big band jam at Blues Alley inWashington, D.C.

April 28 7:30 p.m. The “Pershing’s Own” Chamber Music Series presents a joint force chamber recital featuring musicians from all service bands at BruckerHall on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH.

April 29 7 p.m. TwilightTattoo – A military pageant at Summerall Field on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH.The tattoo is an hour-long, sunset militarypageant featuring Soldiers of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard),The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps,The U.S. Army DrillTeam,The U.S. Army Blues, a soloist fromThe U.S. Army Chorus and vocalists fromThe U.S. Army Band Downrange andThe U.S. ArmyVoices.This event is free and open to the public. No tickets are required. Pre-ceremony live music begins at 6:30 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.

By Julia LeDouxPentagram Staff Writer

Families fromCodyChildDevelopmentCenter on the Fort Myer portion of JointBaseMyer-Henderson Hall ran, jumpedand got physically active together April 11during the second Family Fitness FunDay.“The idea is to come out here, exercise

as a family and have fun,” Cody CDCDirector Sunny Smith. “We want them tobe outside, we want them to play and wewant them keep doing it as they get older.”Stations set up outside the center chal-

lenged families to do push-ups, plyometricjumps, sit-ups/crunches, crab kicks andplanks. New events this year includedjump rope and hurdle stations.Annette Engum, director of Schools

of Knowledge, Inspiration, Explorationand Skills Unlimited (SKIES) said shehopes the event will encourage familiesto integrate fitness as a lifestyle.“Mom and Dad work out, but the

children do not,” she said. “If they don’twork out, they are tired and don’t have anyendurance. We need to get the families tostart doing things together as a group.”

HalynaMudri and her daughter MayaCox, 3, participated in the event for thefirst time this year.“It was something to do to get her

involved,” she said. “Maya loves the center.

Twin brothersreflect on time inThe Old Guard

see CHANGE, page 8

Army behavioral sciencechief: Sexual assaultprevention requirescultural change

By Guv CallahanPentagramStaff Writer

When twin brothersJason and Justin Genslerdecided to join the U.S.Army in 2012, they hadno idea they would even-tually wind up workingon the same casket teamas part of the 3d U.S.Infantry Regiment (TheOld Guard) on Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall.The brothers, both

23-year-old sergeantshailing from outsideDallas, Texas, enlistedseparately and found outafter the fact that theywould not only share thesame duty station, butwould be serving on thesame team in The OldGuard’s D Company.“A lot of people assume

that we joined in a buddysystem or something, butwe didn’t,” Jason told thePentagram during aninterview. “We just endedup [here] … We’ve beenworking together everyday for three years.”The Genslers say they

enlisted because theywanted to grow and seemore of the world beyondsmall-town Texas.“I wanted to be better

than I was,” said Justin,the elder by four minutes.Both agree that per-

forming ceremonialduties and honoringfal len Soldiers andservice members withThe Old Guard has beena valuable and unparal-leled experience.“It’s been a great

opportunity for both ofus,” Jason said. “We’re

working together on thesame casket team, andwe’re pretty much boththe leads of the casketteam. We’re both rightin the front and we bothmake sure the flag comesout perfectly.”And, aside from people

mixing the two up on analmost daily basis, thebrothers said that workingalongside each other hasmade their jobs easier.“Growing up with

someone and doing theexact same thing yourentire life, you think thesame way about things,”Jason said. “It’s not evennecessarily that you’retwins, it’s just you’ve expe-rienced all the same thingsso you react to things thesame way. It makes our

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Families get fitat Cody CDC

PHOTO BY EBONI EVERSON-MYART

Donna D. Ferguson, behavioral science education and training deputy division chief for the U.S. ArmyMilitary Police School, speaks to more than 1,000 people about how to embrace cultural change inhelping to prevent sexual assault during a Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month event atConmy Hall at the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall April 7.


From left, Sgts. Justin and Jason Gensler, 23, of Dallas, Texas, pose for a portraitApril 9. The two Soldiers served together at The Old Guard’s Company D; both alsoserved on the same casket team.

PHOTOS BY DAMIEN SALAS

Child Youth Program Assistant Marcus Frazier cheers on Scott Anderson, 8, as hejumps over a hurdle during the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Cody Child DevelopmentCenter Family Fitness Fun Day April 11 on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH.

From left, MacKenna, 12, and MirandaWeinberg, 8, balance on one foot for20 seconds during the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Cody Child DevelopmentCenter Family Fitness Fun Day April 11.


15-minute ceremony andwitnessed a pass in reviewof TheOldGuard Fife andDrum Corps.During the medal pre-

sentation, Fathalli was citedfor exhibiting “the higheststandards of dedication andprofessional competence.Under his leadership, theTunisianArmy significantlyincreased efforts to combatmilitants and to eliminateterrorist safe havens inTunisia,” according to aproclamation by Secretaryof Defense Ashton Carter,which was read at theConmy Hall ceremony.“Brig. Gen. Fathalli dis-

played tremendous visionin transforming and over-seeing changes in militarytraining and educationmethodology placing greatemphasis on counterinsur-gency and counterterrorismtactics,” stated Carter’sproclamation.The proclamation also

noted that Fathalli playeda critical role in a partner-ship between Tunisian andUnited States special opera-tions forces.Following the medal

presentation at JBM-HH,Fathalli was escortedby Odierno and Maj.Gen. Duane A. Gamble,Deputy G4 Operationsat the Pentagon, to theTomb of the UnknownSoldier, where the Tunisianchief of staff honored theunknown Soldiers andAmerican servicemembersbur ied at Arl ingtonNational Cemetery.

Pentagram staff writer JimDresbach can be reached [email protected].

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Gate 1 at the Henderson Hall portion of the jointbase. For more information, call the Directorate ofEmergency Services at 703-588-2810.

Conversion from heat to AC has begunTheDirectorate of PublicWorks began the annual

change-over process from heating to air-condi-tioning throughout JBM-HH, in preparation forthe upcoming warm weather. All facilities shouldhave air conditioning running properly by May 4.During the conversion period, please refrain fromcalling in service orders for “no heat” or “no airconditioning,” unless it is an emergency or in afacility that has been designated as a Key MissionCritical Facility. DPW work crews will be divertedfrom priority work only for emergency repair. Ingeneral, heat and air conditioning emergencies aredefined as instances in which indoor temperaturesare below 55 degrees or above 90 degrees. If you havesuch an emergency, please call 703-696-3263/64/65.For additional information call 703-696-3820.

Shredding events announcedThe Environmental Management Division of

Public Works has announced the next mass papershredding schedule for JBM-HH: April 22, onthe Fort Myer and Henderson Hall portions ofthe joint base:• Henderson Hall: Bldg. 29 from 9 to 10 a.m.• Fort Myer: Bldg. 59 from 11 a.m. to noon• Fort Myer: Bldg. 321 from noon to 1 p.m.Shredding for the FortMcNair portion of JBM-HH

will take place April 23 at Bldg. 29 from 9 to 10a.m. and at Bldg. 62 from 10 a.m. to noon. Formore information, including what can and cannotbe shredded, call Mark Luckers at 703-696-2012.

Pentagon Earth Day eventset for April 23

A 2015 Earth Day event – a sustainability streetfair – will be hosted at the Pentagon April 23, 10a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Pentagon courtyard. This eventwill include informational booths to help educateattendees on ways to incorporate sustainable prac-tices into work and home lives, to include pollutionprevention, natural resources, storm water manage-ment and more. Open to all Department of Defenseemployees, this event is hosted by the WashingtonHeadquarters Services, Facilities Services Directorate,Standard and Compliance Division’s Environmental,Sustainability and Energy Branch. For additionaldetails, email [email protected].

Reduced staff April 24 atJBM-HH HqCmdBN

In support of a battalion staff ride April 24,Headquarters Command Battalion will operatewith a reduced staff that day. For more information,contactMaster Sgt. David Yomes at [email protected] or 703-696-2619.

Maxed out Wednesday bench pressMarine Corps Community Services Henderson

Hall Semper Fit is hosting aWednesday bench presscompetition April 29 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.at the Cpl. Terry L. Smith Gym. Registration is openthrough April 27. All participants who complete theexercise will receive a “maxed out” T-shirt. Thecompetition is open to Department of Defense IDcard holders and their family members age 18 andolder. To see the options for males and females,visit www.mccshh.com/smithgymevents.html orcall 703-614-8759.

Spark it up: A life-changing eventJoin Sandee Lester, an Air Force spouse, April 24,

11 a.m. at The Bolling Club in Washington, D.C.,for a day of presentations and conversations on howto save annually and eliminate debt, keep frustrationin check and find success without stress. Lester willbe joined by other professionals to cover these topicsand more in break-out sessions. This event is freeto those with military ID cards and features music,lunch, free kids camp (ages 4-12) and door prizes.To register or for more information, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/spark-it-up-tickets-15558083647.

Commander’s Race SeriesThe Rockin’ & Reelin’ Sock Hop 5K Run and

1-Mile Walk on May 1 is the third and final raceof the 2015 JBM-HH Commanders Race Series.The race is in partnership with Survivor Outreach

Services of JBM-HH and begins at 6:45 a.m. at theMyer Fitness Center, Bldg. 414 on the Fort Myerportion of the joint base. Registration is free andthe first 90 to register will be eligible for a Rockin’and Reelin’ sock hop T-shirt. Those interested canregister online at www.jbmhhmwr.com by using thespecial events tab until April 27. Race day and lateregistration will be accepted at the fitness centerfrom 5:30 to 6:30 a.m. on race day. Awards will bepresented to the largest military unit, and best 50’s,60’s youth, adult and group costumes. Top maleand female finishers of the run and walk, alongwith top finishers in each age division in the runwill also be recognized.Runners and walkers who registered online and

complete all three races of the series will earn theSpring Race Series Challenge Coin.For further information or questions, contact

Todd Hopkins at 703-696-0594 or 703-939-1045.

Army Ten-Miler qualifier seriesJBM-HH Family and Morale, Welfare and

Recreation will sponsor a team of 36 runners forthe 2015 Army Ten-Miler Oct. 11. The first 10Kqualifier to try out for this year’s team is May 15.Registration and participation is free. All quali-fying races begin at 6:45 a.m. at the Myer FitnessCenter, Bldg. 414 on the Fort Myer portion of thejoint base. To be eligible for a space on this year’sJBM-HHATM team, runners must be active duty.If selected as a member of the 2015 JBM-HHATM

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NEWS NOTESfrom page 1

in 1984 and served as the H & SBattalion sergeant major since 2012.“Sgt. Maj. Cressman, it’s been

my honor to serve with you,” H & SBattalion Commander Col. AnthonyS. Barnes said. “I couldn’t ask for abetter partner. Well done, good andfaithful servant.”Assistant Commandant of the

Marine Corps Gen. JamesM. Paxtoncalled Cressman “aMarine’sMarine.”“We’re a better Marine Corps

because Sgt. Maj. Cressman hasbeen here 31-plus years,” Paxton said.Cressman held every billet in

his military occupational specialtyand molded enlisted Marines whileserving on the drill fields of ParrisIsland, S.C., and young lieutenantswhile at Officer Candidates SchoolatMarine Corps Base Quantico, Va.,Paxton said.“There’s lieutenant colonels at the

Pentagon who freeze on the sidewalkif they see him coming,” he said tolaughter from the crowd.Pullen joined theMarine Corps in

1989 and comes to Henderson Hallfrom 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines,Camp Lejeune, N.C.

“I’m here to work for the battalion,”Pullen said. “Nobody works for me.I work for the battalion. I’m here towork for you.”Pullen served in Operations

Desert Shield and Desert Storm

and in Afghanistan during OperationEnduring Freedom and brings 26years of experience to the billetCressman held for three years.

Pentagram staff writer Julia LeDouxcan be reached at [email protected].

SGT. MAJ.from page 1

Left to right, U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, Tunisian Army Chiefof Staff Brig. Gen. Ismail Fathalli and U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Duane A. Gamble, G4deputy of operations at the Pentagon, prepare to conclude a wreath-laying ceremonyat the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery April 13. Prior tothe wreath laying, Fathalli was awarded the Legion of Merit medal by Odierno duringa ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Conmy Hall.

PHOTOS BY JIM DRESBACH

Tunisian Army Chief of Staff Brig. Gen. Ismail Fathalli lays a wreath at the Tomb ofthe Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery April 13.

PHOTO BY LANCE CPL. HAILEY D. STUART

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Craig D. Cressman, outgoing battalion sergeant major, Headquarters and ServiceBattalion, Headquarters Marine Corps, Henderson Hall, salutes during a relief and appointment ceremony at theHenderson Hall portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall April 10. Col. Anthony S. Barnes, battalion commander,relieved Cressman, who later retired during the ceremony, and appointed Sgt. Maj. Robert W. Pullen as the newbattalion sergeant major.

PHOTO BY CPL. TIA DUFOUR

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. John M. Paxton Jr., left, assistant commandant ofthe Marine Corps, presents an American flag to retired Sgt. Maj. Craig D.Cressman, right, during a relief and appointment ceremony for battalion ser-geant major, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Headquarters Marine Corps,Henderson Hall at the Henderson Hall portion of Joint Base Myer-HendersonHall April 10. Cressman retired from the Corps after 31 years of service.

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By Kim HolienJBM-HH Historian

(retired)

Just over 150 yearsago, on April 9, 1865,Confederate Gen. RobertE. Lee surrendered theConfederate Army ofNorthern Virginia toUnionGen. Ulysses S. Grant atAppomattox Court Housein south central Virginia.The National Park

Service held a five-dayprogram of remembrancecentered on the theme ofthe birth of a truly “United”States of America. OnApril9, the 150th anniversary ofLee’s surrender to Grant, amajor program of speecheswas held at Appomattoxby Civil War scholar Dr.James. I. Robertson Jr.The “fog” of war was

heavy as I approachedAppomattox the morningof April 9; the smell of blackpowder filled the air fromConfederate artillery firingoff the last rounds of thewar. Tens of thousands ofAmericans journeyed tothis hallowed ground to seewhere a unified Americarose forth to step upon thestage of world history in the20th and 21st centuries.A color guard and firing

detail from the 3d U.S.Infantry Regiment (TheOld Guard)—a unit thatserved at Appomattox in1865—provided a fittingmodernmilitary opening tothe ceremony and weremetby the gazes and camerasof hundreds in the crowd.The event also featured areenactment of the sur-render, complete with troopcamps in the surroundingfields, period uniformsworn by hundreds ofCivil War “Soldiers” andeven mounted cavalryand work ing Civ i lWar-era artillery.Following the ceremony,

Grant, portrayed byUniversity of MemphisProfessor Curt Fields, rodeslowly on horseback to thecourthouse while dozensof attendees crowded andvied to capture an image ofthe bearded figure in blue.I have had the fortune

of participating in both the100th (in 1965) and 125th(in 1990) anniversaryprograms at Appomattox.As a historian and studentof the Civil War, this par-ticular circle of life eventis now complete. Havingparticipated in the 100thand the 125th anniversa-ries at Appomattox, it wasan honor and privilege toparticipate in the 150th.

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ABOVE - Confederate sol-diers (reenactors) firesome of the final shotsof the American CivilWar near Appomattox,Va., on the morning ofApril 9—150 years tothe day of Gen. Robert E.Lee’s surrender to UnionGen. Ulysses S. Grant atAppomattox. LEFT - UnionGen. Ulysses S. Grant,portrayed by University ofMemphis Professor CurtFields, rides to McLeanHouse at Appomattox,Va., April 9, to receive thesurrender of ConfederateGen. Robert E. Lee on the150th anniversary of thereal historical surrenderthat ended the AmericanCivil War.

Men role playing a Confederate officer and soldierstand by the side of the road April 9 at Appomattox,Va., after receiving their paroles to return peacefully totheir homes and not take up arms against the UnitedStates. These men joined thousands of attendees, CivilWar reenactors, historians and speakers as part of theApril 9 ceremony.

A U.S. Army color guard from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) preparesto present colors April 9 as part of an opening ceremony for the 150th anniversaryof Gen. Robert E. Lee’s surrender of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia toUnion Gen. Ulysses S. Grant April 9, 1865, at Appomattox, Va. The Old Guard servedat Appomattox in 1865.

ABOVE - In honor of over 50 years of service, Richmond Battlefield ParkSuperintendent Dave Ruth, far left, presents retired National Park Service ChiefHistorian and World War II veteran Ed Bearss, middle, with Mort Kuntler’s “The LastSalute” painting, which depicts the surrender of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee toUnion Gen. Ulysses S. Grant. LEFT - In a scene seemingly straight out of “Gone withthe Wind,” a Confederate major and soldier (reenactors) make the long trek homefrom Appomattox to their homes somewhere in the south April 9.

Led by their colonel, a column of Confederate infantryreenactors march out of the mists of time to surrenderto the Union Army of the Potomac at Appomattox, Va.,April 9—150 years to the day of Gen. Robert E. Lee’ssurrender to Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox.


By Maj. Stacey Guthartz CohenChief, Client Services,JFHQ-NCR/MDW

After nearly a decade and a half of war,servicemembers and their spouses are likelyfamiliar with general powers of attorney.Themost common type of power of attorneyis a durable, general power of attorney. Thisdocument transfers nearly every legal righta person has to another individual. Durablemeans the document survives even if youare incapacitated for some reason (e.g. in acoma in a hospital). Even though a durablepower of attorney is what is likely providedto a trusted person during a deployment,it might not be the best power of attorneyfor everyone who deploys.If able to make their own decisions

now, and there is no need in the imme-diate future for others to act on behalf ofthose designating a power of attorney, aspringing power of attorney may be thebest choice. A springing power of attorneyis a general power of attorney, but it is notin effect at the time it is signed. Rather, thedocument springs into effect if and whenthe designator becomes incapacitated andunable to act on his or her own behalf.When an event occurs that incapacitatesthe designator, an attorney-in-fact will sign(and have notarized) an affidavit attachedto the springing power of attorney. Oncethe affidavit is signed, the springing powerof attorney is in effect.Still, not all powers of attorney assign

every legal right of a person to someoneelse. There are special powers of attorneythat can assign a limited right. Commonspecial powers of attorney include:• Guardianship (handy when leavingchildren in the care of someone else.This document will allow the thirdparty to sign school permission slipsand make emergency medical deci-sions on the designator’s behalf.)

• Household goods (especially appro-priate when processing a permanentchange of station before transpor-tation can pick up your goods; oryour goods will arrive before you do.This is the document for you. Picksomeone you trust, and they canact on your behalf to both ship and

accept household goods.)• Identification card (appropriatewhen dependents need to updatetheir ID cards, but sponsorscannot get to the DEERS officewith them. This power of attorneyallows dependents to processthrough DEERS without sponsoraccompaniment.)

• Military quarters (especially usefulwhen clearing military quarters, butthe designator/sponsor is not able tophysically be at the final inspection.Instead, a trusted person can beassigned to fill in.)

• Privately-owned vehicle (this typeof power of attorney allows someoneelse to buy, sell and register a vehicleon behalf of the designator.)

• Real estate (this document allowssomeone to purchase real estate onbehalf of the designator, helpful whenbuying a home at a next duty stationbut when the designator is unable toattend the closing of the sale.)

• Taxes (this document will allowsomeone else to file your taxes onbehalf of the designator.)This is just a sample of the limited

powers one can assign to another person. Ifinterested in assigning a power of attorney,no appointment is needed to do so at theMilitary District of Washington’s ClientServices office at the FortMyer portion ofJoint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall. Simplystop by the Client Services office between7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. For more informa-tion, call 703-696-0761.

By Jim DresbachPentagram Staff Writer

Throughout the United States,the season of spring brings a flurryof exercise, jogging and running.At Louisville’s Churchill Downs,three-year-old thoroughbreds willrun for the roses in the KentuckyDerby the first Saturday of May.Nearly a month before the first

leg of horseracing’s famed triplecrown, Old Guard Soldiers, civil-ians and service members braveddamp weather to run with thecherry blossoms.With the world-renowned

blossoms at near-peak on theFortMcNair portion of Joint BaseMyer-HendersonHall and nearbyHains Point, close to 100 runnersand walkers ran or walked in the2nd annual Cherry BlossomRaceAlong the River 4.5K Run and2.5K Walk, and they withstooddamp and dreary conditions topound the pavement April 10.Joint Base Myer-Henderson

Hall’s Directorate of Family andMorale, Welfare and Recreationnormally conducts its races on theFort Myer portion of JBM-HHbut switched venues to includea blossomy backdrop on a coldFriday morning.“They like the idea that we’re

running atMcNair,” said FMWRRace Organizer Todd Hopkins.“They also like running herebecause it is a family atmosphere.”

The overall male winner wasJohn Ramsey in a time of 16minutes and 49 seconds, andthe best female time was postedby Rheanna Felton in 21:13.The cherry blossoms were

never blueprinted for the third-oldest Army base-overpopulationoriginally brought the cherry treesto Fort McNair. In the 1920s,some of the legendary trees inPotomac Park, which were plantedtoo close to one another, weretransplanted to the vicinity ofthe National War College.According to a 2010 tree

census, 70 cherry trees populatethe lower half of Fort McNair,and in 2012, 10 additional treeswere planted on Fort McNair’sGreenleaf Point.The next JBM-HH FMWR

Commander’s Race will be heldMay 1 when a 1950s-theme race,The Rockin’ & Reelin’ Sock Hop5K Run and 1-Mile Walk, willstart and finish at the Fort MyerFitness Center. The May 1 racestart time is 6:45 a.m.The cherry blossom race was

the second run of the three-partSpring Race Series Challengeto earn a racing challenge coin.Runners and walkers taking partin all FMWR’s spring races will bepresented a specially-made SpringRace Series Challenge Coin.

Pentagram staff writer JimDresbach can be reached [email protected].

Running withthe blossomsFMWR races again at Fort McNair

ABOVE - Backed by the bloom-ing cherry blossoms on HainsPoint, a runner heads south onFort McNair’s 1st Avenue duringthe second half of the CherryBlossom Race Along the River4.5K Run and 2.5K Walk heldon the Fort McNair portion ofJoint Base Myer-Henderson HallApril 10. Nearly 100 runnerstook part in the Directorateof Family and Morale, Welfareand Recreation fitness event.RIGHT - With the WashingtonMonument, Washington Channeland the Hains Point cherry blos-soms as a backdrop, runners ofall ages participate in the 2ndannual Race Along the River4.5K Run and 2.5K Walk April10 on the Fort McNair portion ofJoint Base Myer-Henderson Hall.

PHOTOS BY JIM DRESBACH

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The Saucer Magnolia tree at the corner of McNair Road and Lee Avenue on theFort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall prepares to go full bloomApril 13. An all-day rain April 14 tempered the blooming process by knockingblossoms off the tree, and more rain is in the Military District of Washingtonforecast from April 17 through April 19.

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jobs a lot easier because we both knowwhat the other one is expecting. Plus,our family was pretty psyched to find outthat we were both getting this station.”Beyond their duties honoring fallen

service members, the Genslers said TheOld Guard has instilled in them valuesand principles that will serve them wellfor the rest of their lives.“It’s definitely put me on the right

path as a man,” Justin said. “It showsyou how important discipline really is,because discipline in life is one of thebiggest things you can have. Disciplinewill lead to a good work ethic – if you havediscipline, you’re going to work hard.”Jason said he believes The Old

Guard is the best first duty station a

Soldier can have.“We’ve really gotten a lot of chances to

prove ourselves,” he said. “Our companyhas always looked out for both of us. TheOld Guard is very good about takingcare of Soldiers.”Both brothers will be leaving

JBM-HH in the next month to continuetheir careers.Jason departed this week tomove back

to Texas (a prospect he said he and hiswife are very excited about) where hewill join the Texas National Guard andattend college.“Staying in the National Guard keeps

me attached to the military,” he said.“I’ve worked really hard at this and it’snot something I’m ready to give up.”Justin will go on leaveMay 10 before

reporting to a new infantry unit at FortBragg in North Carolina.

Pentagram staff writer Guv Callahan canbe reached at [email protected].

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Soldier for Life -Transition Assistance Programseminars and workshops

SFL-TAP is located at 232 McNair Rd., Bldg. 404, on the Fort Myer portionof Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. Reservations are required. Spouses areencouraged to register and attend. Call the Soldier for Life-Transition AssistanceProgram office, 703-696-0973 or log-in at www.acap.army.mil. Available to allregistered clients who have completed DD2648/2648-1 and initial counseling.Location of seminars and workshops are in the SFL-TAP Bldg. 404 on FortMyer unless notated.

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April 21: Combined Services SAPR Symposium: AchievingCulture Change to Eliminate Sexual Assault, 8:30 a.m.to noon, Joe Rosenthal Auditorium, Bldg. 29 at theHenderson Hall por tion of JBM-HH.

April 22: Victim rights training, 12:30 to 1:45 p.m.,Pentagon Librar y/Conference Center, B6.

April 24: SAAPM subject matter exper t panel,9 to 11 a.m., Pentagon Librar y/Conference Center, B6.

April 29: Sexual Harassment/Assault Response andPrevention program outreach, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Apex 1and 2 at the Pentagon. This event will feature informationbooths about sexual assault prevention, first respondersand community resources.

2015 Sexual Assault Awarenessand Prevention Month events

Open to everyone. For more information or to register, contact

Karoline R. Hay at 571-256-2745 or [email protected].

2015 Twilight Tattoo seasonright around the corner

By Staff Sgt.Jennifer C. JohnsonJFHQ-NCR/MDWPublic Affairs

Soldiers from the 3dU.S. Infantry Regiment(The Old Guard) andThe U.S. Army Band“Pershing’s Own” con-ducted a full dressrehearsal April 10 insideConmy Hall on the FortMyer portion of Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall, inpreparation for the U.S.Army Military Districtof Washington’s 2015Twilight Tattoo season.Twilight Tattoo is a

show that provides aglimpse into Americanhistory through perfor-mances by TheU.S. ArmyBlues, vocalists fromThe U.S. Army BandDownrange and TheU.S.Army Band Voices, as wellas The Old Guard FifeandDrumCorps and TheU.S. Army Drill Team.The rehearsal gave

Maj. Gen. Jeffrey S.Buchanan, commandinggeneral, Joint ForceHeadquarters-NationalCapital Region and theU.S. Army MilitaryDistrict of Washington,an opportunity to observeand validate the hour-long, live-action militarypageant that begins public

performances April 29.The 2015 Twilight

Tattoo will run everyWednesday through Aug.19, with the exception ofJuly 1. The show will beperformed at SummerallField on the Fort Myer

portion of JBM-HHthrough June, and onWhipple Field from Julythrough August. Thisevent is free and opento the public.For more informa-

tion visit www.twilight.mdw.army.mil.

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Staff Sgt. Martha Krabill, vocalist with The U.S.Army Band Downrange, performs during a full dressrehearsal of the Twilight Tattoo inside Conmy Hall onthe Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-HendersonHall April 10.

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Military Police School atFort Leonard Wood, Mo.Ferguson spoke about howcultural change requires a“mind change” to bridgegaps between sexual assaultawareness and prevention.She explained that culturalchange is required to putan end to sexual offenses,but that cultural changerequires vocal leadership.“If you have to change

a culture, then you haveto voice your opinions…toaffect change and inspireothers,” Ferguson said.Ferguson highlighted

that sexual assault is apersonal topic and peopletend not to talk to it, buttalk around it—a road-block to cultural change. Inessence, she recommendeda behavioral approach tofinding a solution in pre-venting sexual assaults inthe military.“Strongholds are a par-

ticular attitude that preventpeople from embracingchange,” Ferguson said.“Strongholds regardingsexual assault usually createbarriers that make it dif-ficult for people to adjusttheir way of thinking.Letting go of your strong-holds can ultimately changea culture. If you change themind, the heart will follow.”The key to changing

behavior is not “breakingthe bad behavior,” shesaid, but rather changing

thoughts and opinions.“The harder you try to

break the bad behavior, theworse it’ll get,” Fergusonsaid. “The first thing youneed to change is yourthoughts. Once you changeyour thoughts, it’ll changeyour words and then ulti-mately change you.”For a complete list of

remaining Sexual AssaultAwareness and PreventionMonth events at JBM-HHand the Pentagon, see therelated schedule on page 7.

CHANGEfrom page 3

She loves participating ineverything.”Julie Hatcher and daugh-

ters Josephine, 4, andMadeline, 3, were also onhand for the event.“It’s great to do family

fitness together,” she said.“Josey has a new KidFitthat monitors the numberof steps she’s taken.”Upbeat music kept

participants energizedthroughout the course,

and finishers received agoody bag when they com-pleted the event.April is theMonth of the

Military Child. JBM-HHhosts several events annualin recognition of this obser-vance. The next event is the8th annual Children’s Fairon April 25 from 10 a.m. to2 p.m. at the Cpl. Terry L.Smith Gymnasium on theHenderson Hall portion ofthe joint base.

Pentagram staff writerJulia LeDoux can be reachedat [email protected].

FAMILYfrom page 3

PHOTO BY EBONI EVERSON-MYART

Service members, civilian workers and other guests from Joint Force Headquarters-National Capital Region andthe U.S. Military District of Washington, JBM-HH and various other U.S. government agencies listen to a presenta-tion about embracing cultural change to prevent sexual assault during a Sexual Assault Awareness and PreventionMonth event at Conmy Hall at the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall April 7.

clinical hours available topatients, Weinberg saidthe staff will cut back onthe number of trainingholidays held typically onthe Friday before federalholidays, which is cur-rently nine, and reducethat number to five.The federal training

holidays the clinic remainsclosed are: MemorialDay, Independence Day,Labor Day, Thanksgivingand Christmas.Those four days Rader

is open for business willadd 32 hours to theclinical schedule, whichwill benefit dual servicemember households whohave those days off toreceive care.Retired U.S. Army

Col. Al Willner, co-chairof JBM-HH’s RetireeCouncil said there will bean adjustment period forretirees and all concerned,but that in the long run,improved training is goodfor patients and providers.“The new training

schedule will require someadjustment by the retireecommunity, especiallythose who have typically

scheduled appointmentsor come by the pharmacyon the first Wednesday ofthe month,” saidWillner.The most important

process to this change isgetting the informationabout these changes out topatients, according to bothWeinberg and Willner.“It will clearly take a

concerted effort to makesure that we communicateby every means availableto get the word out aboutthe change, but I sensethat the command isworking that issue,” saidWillner. “Some retireesare only able to visit JointBase Myer-HendersonHall or Rader Clinic on anirregular basis - we haveto make sure that theyknow about the initia-tive and are able to makealternate plans.”Information about the

new training and clinicoperation schedules willreach patients in the formof phone calls, flyers inthe clinic and Facebookposts on the JBM-HHand Rader clinic pages,said Weinberg.

Pentagram staff writerDamien Salas can be reachedat [email protected].

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McKenzie Cory, 5, jumps on to a platform while ChildYouth Program Assistant Estelle Newsome countsduring the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Cody ChildDevelopment Center Family Fitness Fun Day April 11.

PHOTOS BY DAMIEN SALAS

Child Youth Program Assistant Markia O’Brien stampsfive-year-old Jacob Bolton’s fitness passport during theJoint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Cody Child DevelopmentCenter Family Fitness Fun Day April 11.


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Spanish) and 1 to 3 p.m.; May 13 from 9from 11 a.m. and from 1 to 3 p.m.; May20 from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m.Registration is required online for each ofthese sessions by the Monday before theWednesday training. For online registra-tion information or more information, call703-696-6497. For more information,call 703-696-6497.

Program for men and familiesdealing with prostate cancerThe next quarterly guest speaker

program will be May 7, 7 to 8:30 p.m.Dr. Timothy Donahue will discuss “Risein PSA after Treatment for ProstateCancer.” The presentation will be given atBethesda’sWalter Reed NationalMilitaryMedical Center (America Building, secondfloor, room 22525) and at Fort BelvoirCommunity Hospital via video-telecon-ference. Department of Defense ID isrequired for base access to Walter Reed.For those without a DoD ID, call theprostate center at 301-319-2900 at leastfour business days prior to the event forbase access. For more information, contactretired Col. Jane Hudak at 301-319-2918or [email protected].

Armed Forces Day celebrationThere will be a free Armed Forces Day

event hosted by the Northern VirginiaVeterans AssociationMay 16 from 1 to 5p.m. at the Old TownManassas Pavilionat 9201 Center Street, Manassas, Va. Thisevent is open to the public and featureslive music and more. For more informa-tion, visit www.novavets.org.

Marines: Motorcycledeclaration required

Under ALMAR 014-18, all Marinesmust declare motorcycle ownership, evenif their motorcycles are not parked at theircurrent duty stations or actively beingused. Marines who ride motorcycles arerequired to make these declarations via astatement of understanding and a motor-cycle operator information sheets within 48hours from checking into new duty stations.For information, contact theHeadquarters

and Service Battalion, Henderson Hall,Headquarters Marine Corps safety andenvironmental officer at 703-693-2501.

‘In their shoes’ 5K set for May 9A 5K walk/run is set for May 9 with

check in at 8 a.m. and the walk/runbeginning at 9 a.m. at Cameron RunRegional Park, 4001 Eisenhower Avenue,Alexandria, Va. Get more informationand register at www.sicfiraq.org or call703-635-7990.

Smith Gym groupexercise classes

Group exercise classes are held at theCpl. Terry L. Smith Gymnasium on theHenderson Hall portion of JBM-HH onweekdays. Offerings include Zumba andSpin. Classes are open to all authorizedpatrons age 16 and up. Youth, ages 12through 15, may take part with directsupervision by a parent or legal guardian.High Intensity Tactical Training (HITT)group classes are taught by certified HITTinstructors Mondays, Wednesdays andFridays to active duty personnel andMarine reservists, byMarine Corps order.Anyone certified as a HITT instructormay teach a HITT class for his or herunit. For more information, visit www.mccsHH.com/SmithGym.html or call703-614-7214.

Challenger soccer campreturning to JBM-HH

The Challenger Sports British SoccerCamp is returning to JBM-HH Child,Youth and School Services this summer.Campdates are June 22 through 26 and July20 through 24. Half-day camp is availablefrom 9 a.m. to 12 noon for 6-to-12 yearolds. Registration is open until two weeksprior to the start date. For more informa-tion, call Annette Engum at 703-696-3728or email [email protected].

ArmyFit freeresources for health

In the past year, this online assessmentand self-development platform has helpedthousands of Soldiers, family members

and Army civilians improve their overallhealth and resilience. The platform con-tinues to add capabilities and providesfree tailored training, tools and resourcesbased on individual needs. Read more athttp://goo.gl/zIxWP0.

2nd Infantry DivisionVeterans sought

Attention, 2nd Infantry DivisionVeterans: TheMid Atlantic Branch of theSecond Indianhead Division Association,will have its annual reunion in Lancaster,Pa., May 1 through 3 at the ContinentalInn. All veterans of the Army’s 2ndInfantry Division are invited, in par-ticular those in the states of New Jersey,Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, NewYork, Virginia, West Virginia and theDistrict of Columbia. For more informa-tion, call Harry Roye at 804-526-0828 orsend an email to [email protected].

Death noticeAnyone with debts owed to or by the

estate ofMaj. Kyle D. Petroskey, Battle Co.,Warrior Transition Brigade, Walter ReedNational Military Medical Center, mustcontact Maj. Mark Rivera, the summarycourt martial officer for the Soldier. Maj.Petroskey passed away April 2, 2015. CallMaj. Rivera at 301-400-0345.

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