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By Julia LeDouxPentagramStaff Writer
Heat and humiditydidn’t dampen spirits orthe level of competitionthat could be found atthe second annual UrbanWarrior Challenge andorganization day heldJune 18 on the FortMyerportion of Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall.The event began with
an opening ceremony at7 a.m. and continuedthroughout the daywith a series of athleticcompetitions held nearSpates CommunityCenter. The purpose ofthe event, according toorganizers, was to buildesprit de corps and cama-raderie among the troopswhile giving families achance to see where theirloved ones work.
“It’s good friendlycompet it ion and achance to get away fromthe daily routine andnormal duties,” saidJBM-HH Commander
Col. Mike Henderson.Teams of Soldiers and
Marines from aroundthe joint base chal-lenged each other andcompeted for bragging
rights by squaring offin activities such as vol-leyball, a grenade toss,ultimate Frisbee, a tireroll, dizzy Izzy relay,ammo can races and tug-
of-war matches.A rmy Sta f f Sg t.
Christopher Siburt saidthe toughest part of the
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Editorial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 2Community Spotlight . . . . . . . . . page 3Independence Day hours . . . . . . page 5SFL-TAP seminars/workshops . . . page 5In photos: Urban WarriorChallenge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6News notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 9
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1. Feds Feed Families.TheJoint Base Myer-HendersonHall Agriculture Department’sannual Feds Feed Families fooddrive runs through Aug. 31. Thecampaign is a voluntary effortundertaken by federal employeesto bring nonperishable food itemsto their offices for distributionto local food banks. Bring dona-tions to several places on the FortMyer portion of the joint base:
The Commissary - Bldg. 523,the Fitness Center - Bldg. 414,the Exchange, Bldg. 450 andBuildings 202, 203, 205, 417 and59. On the FortMcNair portionof the joint base, bring non-perishable food items toNationalDefense University, MarshallHall - Bldg. 62, National WarCollege – Bldg. 61, Dwight D.Eisenhower School - Bldg. 59,Lincoln Hall - Bldg. 64, Inter-American Defense College- Bldg. 50, Military Districtof Washington Headquarters -
Bldg. 39, the Shoppette - Bldg.43, the StateDepartment FederalCredit Union - Bldg. 41 and theFitness Center – Bldg. 69. Ifyou wish to add a collectionpoint in your building, sendan email to [email protected] [email protected] orcall 703-696-3291. Among theitems on the “most-needed”list are low-sodium or no saltcanned vegetables, cannedproteins (tuna, salmon, chicken,beans), canned fruits and
soups, condiments, multigraincereals, individually packagedsnacks and crackers, peanutbutter, brown and white riceand pasta. Families also need100 percent fruit juices, paperproducts, cleaning supplies andhygiene items.
2. Marine Corps changeof command. After twoyears at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall and some 25
Ten things to know around the DoD in July
Headquarters Command Battalionwelcomes new leadership
see TEN THINGS, page 4
see CHALLENGE, page 6
News NotesFirecracker5K “Twinkie”
Challenge - July 2The fourth race of this
year’s JBM-HHCommander’sRace Series continues withthe 2nd annual Firecracker5K “Twinkie” Challenge and2.5KWalk, hosted by Familyand Morale, Welfare andRecreation. Competitors stopat the 2.5K mark to consumesix crème-filled sponge cakesbefore completing the race.The race starts at the FortMyer Fitness Center, Bldg. 414at 6:45 a.m., July 2. Runnersmust consume six sponge cakesat the 2.5K mark to place.Registration for the Challengeis free and the first 101 toregister will be eligible for aT-shirt. Online registration isopen until midnight, June 28.To register online, go to www.jbmhhmwr.com. Race Dayregistration is accepted from5:30 to 6:30 a.m. at the fitnesscenter. For further informa-tion contact Todd Hopkinsat 703-696-0594 or [email protected].
UniverSoulCircus discountcoupons availableThe JBM-HHCommunity
Center in Bldg. 405 on the FortMyer portion of Joint BaseMyer-HendersonHall has dis-counted coupons available forthe world-famous UniverSoulCircus. Coupons are free.There are shows June 25 at7 p.m. at National Harborand a show July 1 at 7 p.m.Coupons are available to allservice members, NationalGuardsmen, reservists, retirees
Public Works toanalyze buildingusage in effortto reduceexcess facilities
By Guv CallahanPentagram Staff Writer
The Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Directorateof Public Works staff are ana-lyzing the base’s buildings inan effort to identify and reduceexcess facilities and use themmore effectively.In a new Army campaign
initiated by Executive Order164-15, employees willexamine JBM-HH’s propertyto bring down costs throughmore efficient use of the jointbase’s buildings.“The Army has always
emphasized the efficient useof facilities and the infra-structure in order to conservespace and to minimize thefacility maintenance cost,”said Bonsok Escobar, directorof public works. “Within thatobjective, one is to allocate asufficient amount of spacesfor Soldiers and civilians whowork on the base.”The plan will commence in
two phases: first, DPW willanalyze the base’s existingbuildings on the Fort Myer,Henderson Hall and FortMcNair portions of the joint
see NEWS NOTES, page 4
By Guv CallahanPentagram Staff Writer
The United States ArmyHeadquarters CommandBattalion welcomed its newleadership team, CommanderLt. Col. Johnathon Kupka andCommand Sgt. Maj. KenyattaMack, and bid farewell to itsformer leaders, Lt. Col. MarkBiehl and Sgt. Maj. Alex Pratt,during a change of commandand change of responsibilityceremony June 19.After two years of leadership
and service, Biehl and Pratt relin-quished command to Kupka andMack in Conmy Hall on theFort Myer portion of Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall during aceremony attended by membersof the JBM-HH community, thebattalion, family and friends.Joint Base Commander Col.
Mike Henderson welcomedKupka and Mack to the jointbase and voiced his confidencein their abilities.“I know these two leaders are
ready for the challenges aheadand will seize every opportu-nity to serve the great Soldiersand families that comprise
Headquarters CommandBattalion,” he said.Born in Bakersfield, Calif.,
and raised in Aberdeen, Wash.,
Kupka received his commissionin 1997 through the ReserveOfficers’ Training Corps atPacific Lutheran College inTacoma, Wash. He served inthe infantry and as a SpecialForces officer at Fort Lewis,Wash. He holds a bachelor’sdegree from Pacific LutheranUniversity and master’s degreesfrom Georgetown Universityand the U.S. Army School ofMilitary Studies, as well as adoctor of philosophy degreein political science from theUniversity of Kansas.Kupka thanked Henderson
and said he was well aware ofthe “awesome responsibility”he was undertaking.“I do not take this charge
lightly,” he said. “I will not letyou, the battalion or the UnitedStates Army down.”He also thanked his parents
for raising him and helping formhim into the man he is today.“Since 1975, they have
see COC, page 4
see REDUCTION, page 8
PHOTO BY DAMIEN SALAS
Right, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Commander Col. MikeHenderson passes the flag to incoming Headquarters CommandBattalion Commander Army Lt. Col. Johnathon M. Kupka during achange of command ceremony and change of responsibility June19, in Conmy Hall on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH.
PHOTO BY DAMIEN SALAS
Soldiers from the Honor Guard Company race to push a tractor tire over the finish line during the SecondAnnual Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall/3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Urban Warrior Challengeand Organization Day June 18 on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. See pages 6-7 for more photos.
Joint base,The Old Guardparticipatein second
Urban WarriorChallenge
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A civil re-enactment
E D I T O R I A L
Soldiers’ successful transition to civilian life starts with leaders
By Col. Mike HendersonJBM-HH Commander
I had the distinct pleasure of speaking at thelatest Hiring Heroes Career Fair June 4 at SpatesCommunity Club. More than 220 service members,retirees, veterans, spouses and other career seekersattended. Nearly 70 employers from federal, state andlocal government agencies, along with various veteranadvocacy organizations, conducted more than 143interviews andmade 17 job offers – simply incredible.Undoubtedly, this career fair was a success: our
veterans and transitioning service members are takingadvantage of this opportunity. The success of thiscareer fair was heavily dependent on the hard work ofthe Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall Soldier for Life-Transition Assistance Program office, which workedtirelessly to put this event on with the Departmentof Defense.Still, creating a pathway to a career after military
service is just one of many pieces to a successfultransition for our service members into civilian life.The transition process begins when a service memberdecides to leave active service, and involves a wideberth of considerations to ensure veterans and retireesare truly prepared for life outside the military. TheSLF-TAP plays a vital role in preparing our servicemembers for separation, teaching critical topicssuch as: resume writing, finding the right employ-ment, understanding Tricare benefits, navigating theDepartment of Veterans Affairs benefits process, andeven home buying considerations. To take advantage ofall this program has to offer requires service membersto attend well in advance of their separation date.
Commanders, this is where I needyour assistance:
Send your Soldiers early, and often, to the varioustransition services offered at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Your personal commitment to
ensuring your Soldiers’ continued success as theytransition back into civilian life in America’s citiesand towns has been nothing short of commendable.Our Soldier for Life-Transition Assistance Programwas rated the Army’s number one program in 2014for complying with career readiness standards. Thatmeans JBM-HH’s transition program was the topamong more than 50 Soldier for Life-TransitionAssistance Programs throughout the Army.
Let’s keep this momentum going.
The success of this program is maximized whenyou allow your Soldiers to take full advantage of allthat SFL-TAP has to offer. This program connectsArmy, governmental and community efforts to buildrelationships that facilitate successful reintegrationof our Soldiers, veterans and their Families. Thoseconnections provide the foundation for the strength ofour total Army Team; likewise, it helps keep Americancommunities strong when these same Soldiers instilltheir values, ethos and leadership when they returnto those communities.The key to a successful transition begins when
commanders personally ensure their service membersmeet the prerequisites, register for and attend requiredtransition assistance classes well in advance of end ofactive service dates. For Soldiers at JBM-HH, thatmeans attending the SFL-TAP at least 12 monthsin advance – preferably 18 months in advance – of aSoldier’s expiration of term of service (ETS) date.So, why should you send your Soldiers to SFL-TAP
early and often?First, it helps ensure post-service career readiness
by enabling our transitioning service members tonetwork with the right people who will connect themwith the employment, education and health carerequired to successfully reintegrate into civilian life.Secondly, this program ensures Soldiers leave
military service with a comprehensive IndividualTransition Plan that includes counseling and instruc-tion on their finances, employment search, resumewriting, and social media skills. It also helps themlearn how to build a variety of resumes, network,interview successfully with potential employers andeven how to start their own businesses or go to college.Finally, the SFL-TAP converts transition stress into
confidence and peace of mind during the transitionprocess. The program serves as a powerful retentiontool by explaining in detail to Soldiers the benefitsthey enjoy while serving versus those in civilian life.We have found many Soldiers decide to postponeseparation until they are in a better position to separatesuccessfully. This approach supports retention of
quality Soldiers and helps Soldiers when they makecritical decisions for their careers and their families.If you’re not familiar with what SFL-TAP offers
and just how critical this program is to our Army, Iencourage you to learn more. Stop by the SFL-TAPoffice, located in Bldg. 404 on the Fort Myer portionof JBM-HH, or visit https://www.sfl-tap.army.mil.For ourMarine Corps brethren: SFL-TAP is open
to you as well. In fact, all branches of service arewelcome to attend on a first-come, first-served basis.Regardless of branch of service, the key to a service
member’s successful transition to civilian life startswith his/her leadership. I implore you to send themearly and often as you can to take full advantage ofSFL-TAP’s services.We owe it to the American communities where our
service members and Families will return post-militaryservice. We owe it to the Army. Most importantly,we owe it to our Soldiers, Marines, retirees, veteransand Families.
Soldier for Life – Semper Fi!
PHOTO BY KATIE LEWIS
Members of the Confederation of Union Generals, a group of Civil War reenactors from Gettysburg, Pa., gathered at Grant Hall’s historic third-floor courtroom on theFort McNair portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall June 20 to reenact the 1865 military tribunal of the conspirators in the assassination of President AbrahamLincoln. The group worked with National Defense University Special Collections Librarian Susan Lemke and Eisenhower School for National Security and ResourceStrategy professor Dr. Paul Severance to stage this re-enactment, which was filmed by the National Defense University Audio Visual Department. Additional photosfrom this event will be published in next week’s Pentagram.
PHOTO BY DAMIEN SALAS
Soldiers jog in formation during the annual ArmyBirthday Run on the Fort Myer portion of Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall June 12. The key to ensuringSoldiers and Marines transition successfully to civil-ian life following the end of active military serviceis leadership, according to JBM-HH Commander Col.Mike Henderson. Henderson has called for JBM-HHcommanders to send service members early andoften to transition assistance services, such asSoldier for Life-Transition Assistance Program.
PENTAGRAM Thursday, June 25, 2015 3Community
By Julia LeDouxPentagram Staff Writer
Marine Corps Family TeamBuilding has one of the mostimportant missions in the Corps.“Our overall mission is to
achieve ready and resilientMarines and families,” saidMCFTB member PatriciaSowell during a recent inter-view in her office on Bldg. 12on the Henderson Hall portionof Joint Base Myer-HendersonHall. “That means families andMarines that are ready for life’schallenges and life’s events.”Sowell said the most well-
known of MCFTB’s programis LINKS or Lifestyles, Insights,Networking, Knowledge andSkills. She said LINKS enhancesthe readiness of both single andmarried Marines and theirfamilies by offering an orientationto theMarine Corps lifestyle andthe benefits and services it offers.“EveryMondaywe go toMEPS
(Military Entrance ProcessingStation) at Fort Meade to speakto parents and extended familymembers of the shippers, of thosewho are going to join theMarineCorps,” said Sowell.During the sessions, family
members learn about the history,tradition and language of theMarine Corps, receive tips onfinancial awareness and movingand learn how to deal with sepa-ration and deployments.“It’s a lot of information and
if you don’t have any militarybackground it can be extremelyoverwhelming,” she said. “Wewant tomake sure that we preparethem for life’s challenges asthey come up.”LINKS classes are also avail-
able that are tailored to militarykids between the ages of 6 and12, continued Sowell.“They are very interactive,” she
said. “We teach them about drillmovements, we build mini-CFT(combat fitness test) courses,they run with ammo cans, crawlthrough sand. There’s a tug-of-war between the kids andMarines. In the past, we’ve taughtthem about flag etiquette and hadMRE (meal ready to eat) tasting.”Sowell also added that repre-
sentatives fromArmyCommunityService on the joint base travelto the station on Tuesdays andWednesdays to discuss the Armylifestyle with prospective Soldiersand their families.MCFTB also offers life skills
programs that include classes onunit, personal and family readi-ness. Basic stress managementclasses and what can be used tocombat it are also available.“A lot of our classes are proac-
tive and preventative,” she said.MCFTBalso offers Chaplain’s
ReligiousEnrichmentDevelopmentOperations (CREDO) retreats,which provide programs forpersonal growth, character devel-opment, team building, ethicalleadership and workshops onmarriage and family enrichmentand spiritual growth, Sowell said.
All MCFTB programs are freeof charge. TheMCFTB office onJBM-HH is located in Bldg. 12,room 136. For more information,call 703-693-4840.Pentagram staff writer Julia
LeDoux can be reached at [email protected].
Marine Corps FamilyTeam Building helps buildready, resilient families
H H H The United States Army Band H H HCALENDAR OF EVENTS
June 25 7 p.m. TwilightTattoo is a military pageant atWhipple Fieldon the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH.The tattoofeatures Soldiers of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment(The Old Guard),The Old Guard Fife and DrumCorps,The U.S. Army DrillTeam, The U.S. ArmyBlues, a soloist fromThe U.S. Army Chorus andvocalists ofThe U.S. Army Band Downrange andThe U.S. ArmyVoices.This event is free and open tothe public. No tickets are required. Pre-ceremony livemusic begins at 6:30 p.m. All shows are now held atWhipple Field on Fort Myer.
June 25 &26
7:30 p.m. The U.S. Army Concert Band andThe U.S. ArmyChorus will perform as part of the Brucker HallSummer Concert Series at Brucker Hall on the FortMyer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall.
June 26 7 p.m. The U.S. Army Band Downrange will perform atthe East Columbia Library Park in Columbia, Md.,as part of the Howard Co. Recreation and ParksSummer Concert Series.
June 26 8 p.m. Celebrating 45 years of The U.S.Army Brass Quintet:Featuring guest MC and founding member retired Sgt.Maj. JackTilbury, the Quintet will present a program offavorites from throughout the history of the group onthe west side of The U.S. Capitol,Washington, D.C.
June 27 3 p.m. The U.S. Army Strings Quartet will perform as partof the Arlington Senior Alliance; the Quartet willperform two string quartets at the Kenmore MiddleSchool in Arlington.
June 28 7:30 p.m. Join the U.S. Army Blues for Music in the Parks atMason District Park, AnnandaleVa.
Performances are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted. All outdoor concerts aresubject 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 anda full calendar of performances, visit www.usarmyband.com/event-calendar.html.
Good morning, Chesty
COURTESY OF MCCS HENDERSON HALL
Runners pose for a photograph with Marine Corps Cpl. Madia Davis, officialmascot handler, and Cpl. Chesty XIV, official mascot for Marine BarracksWashington, before the start of the Chesty 5K Race June 17 at the HendersonHall portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. The annual race, organized byMarine Corps Community Services Henderson Hall, was the third road race inthis year’s MCCS Semper Fit Oohrah! run series. The series of races recognizestop finishers in a variety of age groups via a point-based system; competitorsearn points for either winning or placing second through fifth place in at leastthree of the races. Race results were not available at press time.
PHOTO BY JULIA LEDOUX
Kia King Adams, left, watches as Shalina Tovar practices her swaddling technique during a babybundles class offered by the Army Community Service New Parent Support Program at the ACS class-room in Bldg. 201 on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Jan. 31, 2014. Both ACSand Marine Corps Community Services Henderson Hall’s Family Team Building office offer programs tohelp military families learn skills and behaviors to enhance family resiliency and readiness.
Q: What is your job title/where do you work?
Chief, Military PersonnelDivision (MPD), Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall.
Q: Do you have anymilitary service?
Retired from the Army after 24years of service.
Q: What’s the mostrewarding part of your
current position?Taking care of Soldiers andtheir families. They deserveto receive the best and mostprofessional human resourcessupport from MPD.
Q: What’s your favoritequote?
“A customer is the mostimportant visitor on our premises;they are not dependent on us.Weare dependent on them.”
Q: What’s your favoritesports team?
Carolina Panthers.
Q: What’s your favoritebook?
The LifeYouWere Born to Live,by Dan Millman.
Q: What’s your favoriteband/music?
Old school R&B; Sade.
Q: What’s your favoritemovie?
The Color Purple.
Q: What’s your favoriteplace you’ve ever trav-
eled to or been stationed?Germany.
Q: What do you like mostabout working on/
visiting JBM-HH?Supervising the best staff on
JBM-HH.The MPD employeesmake my job easy.
Q: What do you likemost about living in the
National Capital Region?The diversity, history and careeropportunities the NCR offers.
Q: What’s the best adviceyou’ve ever received?
Treat others the way you wouldlike to be treated.
Q: If you won the lottery,what would you do?
Take care of my family and truefriends.
Q: What are your goals forthe year?
Continue to provide outstandingcustomer service to the Soldiers,family members and retirees inthe NCR.
JBM-HH Community Member Spotlight:Douglas A. Russell
PHOTO BY DAMIEN SALAS
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years in theMarine Corps,Headquarters and ServiceBattalion, Henderson Hall,Headquarters MarineCorps CommandingOfficer Col. Anthony S.Barnes will relinquishcommand during a changeof command ceremonyat the battalion July 10.Barnes will also retire fromthe Marine Corps duringthe ceremony. Acquiredby the U.S. Governmentin 1954, Henderson Hallis named after the fifthCommandant of theMarine Corps, BrevetBrig. Gen. ArchibaldHenderson. Hendersonserved some 38 years ascommandant, longer thanany other commandant ofthe Marine Corps to date.H&S Battalion providesadministrative, operationaland logistical support tomore than 2,000 Marinesand civilians stationedthroughout the NationalCapital Region.
3. Army Ten-MilerTeam qualif ier. Thelast day to try out for the2015 JBM-HH ArmyTen Miler Team is July10. Registration and par-ticipation is free. TheJune 26 qualifier beginsat 6:45 a.m. at the FortMyer Fitness Center,Bldg. 414. To be eligiblefor a space on this year’sJBM-HH ATM Team,runners must be activeduty. If selected for theJBM-HH team, Familyand Morale, Welfare andRecreation pays yourentry into the 2015 ArmyTen-Miler. The teamwill be formed based onresults of all three races.Register online at www.jbmhhmwr.com or registerthe morning of each quali-fier from 5:30 to 6:30 a.m.at the Fort Myer FitnessCenter, Bldg. 414. Formore information contactTodd Hopkins at 703-696-0594 or [email protected].
4. Moral leadership.The next moral leader-ship luncheon takes placeat the Memorial ChapelFellowship Hall on theFort Myer portion of thejoint base July 7 from11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Army Lt. Gen. James C.McConville, deputy chiefof staff, G1, at the Pentagonwill be the guest speaker.All active duty military,DoD civilians, contrac-tors and retirees are invitedto attend. Lunch will beserved at no cost. RSVPsare due no later than July2. The leadership luncheonseries provides learningopportunities for attendeesfrom the experiences ofkey leaders in the area ofmoral leadership. Questionsare welcome concerningthe topic presented fol-lowing the presentation.For more information,contact Chap. (Maj.) FredWendel at 703-696-5688 orvia email at [email protected].
5. A Salute to theNation.A 50-gun salute tothe nation will take place atnoon on July 4 at JBM-HH’sWhipple Field by Soldiersof the 3d U.S. InfantryRegiment (TheOldGuard)Presidential Salute Battery.According to Army regula-tion, “in commemorationof the Declaration ofIndependence, a salute to
the Union (50 guns) willbe fired at 1200 hours onIndependence Day at allArmy installations providedwith the necessary equip-ment for firing salutes.” In1810, the “National Salute”was defined by the WarDepartment as equal tothe number of states in theUnion. The PresidentialSalute Battery is the onlyunit of its kind in the Armyand its schedule includesmore than 300 ceremonieseach year. For more infor-mation, see www.oldguard.mdw.army.mil/specialty-platoon.psb.
6. ACS 50th anniver-sary. Army CommunityService celebrates its 50thanniversary in July. ACSCenters are operated atArmy installations where500 or more militarymembers are assigned. Themission of ACS is to facili-tate the commander’s abilityto provide comprehensive,coordinated and respon-sive services that supportreadiness of Soldiers andtheir families. Pentagramcoverage of anniversaryevents will be featured inJuly issues.
7. TRICARE coverageexpands fornewmothers.TRICARE’s Breast Pumppolicy now includescoverage of breast pumps,supplies and breastfeeding
counseling. These suppliesand services will be retroac-tively covered as of Dec. 19,2014. American Academyof Pediatrics recommendsexclusive breastfeeding forthe first six months andcontinued breastfeedingfor at least the first yearas foods are introduced.TRICARE’s breastfeedingsupport benefit is consid-ered to be preventive care.Therefore, the equipment,supplies, and servicescovered under this benefitare exempt from cost-sharesand copays. To be covered,the breast pump andsupplies must be obtainedfrom a TRICARE autho-rized provider, supplier orvendor. A separate DoDmemorandum announcedan increase to TRICAREenrollment fees, whichbegins Oct. 1. Enrollmentfor individuals will increaseto $282.60 annually and$565.20 for a family
8. Medical prep courseopen to enlistedMarines.EnlistedMarines can nowapply for a program offeredthrough the UniformedServices University of theHealth Sciences (USU).The Enlisted to MedicalDeg ree Preparator yProgram (EMDP2), isnow accepting applica-tions from enlistedMarinesfor its 2016 class. TheSecretary of the Navy hasauthorized five slots forMarine applicants in the2016 EMDP2 class. Theapplication deadline for the2016 class is Nov. 1, 2015.Additionally, any Marinewho feels he or she meetsthe requirements inMarineAdministrative Message277/15 (MARADMIN),and would like to apply forEMDP2’s 2015 class, mustdo so by June 30.
9. Combat engineerMOSnowopentowomen.Military OccupationalSpecialty, or MOS 12B,Combat Engineer is nowopen to all female enlistedSoldiers of all compo-nents, according to Army
instilled in me values that haveguided me along the way, valuesthat are commensurate to our Armyvalues,” Kupka said.He assured Biehl and Pratt that
they were leaving the battalion inthe right hands.“I fully recognize and admire the
great leadership division you andCommand Sergeant Major Pratthave displayed to lead this enormousbattalion,” he said. “I know full wellthat I have very big shoes to fill andhope that you will look back in a fewyears and feel the same pride youfeel today.”Finally, he addressed the many
Soldiers now under his command.“I know full well the challenges
you face and also recognize the greataccomplishments you have achieved,”Kupka said. “Our country dependson you to stand Army strong everyday. It is essential for the survival ofthis great nation.”Mack enlisted in 1992 and has
served as the first sergeant of the17th Military Police Detachment inFort Jackson, S.C., and the opera-tions sergeant major and commandsergeant major for the 385thMilitaryPolice Battalion in Fort Stewart, Ga.He holds a bachelor’s degree fromExcelsior College and is pursuinga master’s degree in businessadministration.Mack also thanked his parents,
and promised Kupka that he wouldalways be there for him.He said he had two additional
standing orders for the battalion:to make a positive inf luence insomebody’s life every day in accor-dance with the Army values and toalways have fun.“I’m here by your side, steadfast
and unwavering,” he said. “I willgrind the axe down to the handle,until the smell of burning wood fillsthe air. I will always have your back,and you can always count on me.”Henderson thanked Biehl and Pratt
for their hard work and dedicatedleadership during their time on base
and voiced his utmost confidence inthe battalion’s new leaders.“When I first met Mark and
Command Sergeant Major Prattalmost a year ago, I was impressedby their calm approach and sharedunderstanding of the environmentassociated with the HeadquartersCommand Battalion,” Hendersonsaid. “I knew immediately we werein good hands.”With 52 agencies and more
than 6,000 Soldiers, HeadquartersCommand Battalion could be difficultto wrangle at times, Henderson said.But Biehl and Pratt always rose tothe occasion.“Command of this battalion is not
glamorous,” Henderson said. “Butif you were to ask any staff sectionin the Pentagon, I would wager thatall would say the leadership of thesetwo Soldiers has been indispensable.”Biehl expressed his gratitude to his
staff, Soldiers and friends for whathe said seemed like a very fast tenureas commander.“I’m pretty sure that was the
fastest 28 months in the history of
the universe,” he said to laughs fromthe audience.He thankedHenderson and former
JBM-HH Commander retired Col.Fern O. Sumpter for their hands-offapproach to letting him do his job.“Thank you for letting me
command,” he said. “Your faith,trust and confidence in me and inCSMPratt made for a very comfort-able experience.”And he thanked Pratt, his “battle
buddy,” for two years of hard work,good advice and friendship.“Running this beast of a bat-
talion would not be possible withoutyour leadership, wisdom andguidance,” Biehl said.And Pratt agreed.“This battalion is like no other
in the United States Army; not tomention the largest, and I’m proudto have been selected to serve ascommand sergeant major,” he said.“The Army got it right when theyselected Colonel Biehl and me.”Pentagram staff writer Guv Callahan
can be reached at [email protected].
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and Department of Defense civilians. Patrons canget up to five coupons per family. Call 703-696-3469for more details.
Giant Voice massnotification system testing
The Giant Voice Mass Notification system on allthree portions of JBM-HH will undergo a series oftests throughout the day through June 30.Maintenanceteams will repair the system and will need to makeperiodic sound tests at various times of the duty day.At the beginning of each test a voice will announce“This is a test.” In case of a real emergency thesound system will announce specific instructionsand the Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilizationand Security will use by phone, computer and textmessage the AdHoc System to notify personnel. Formore information contact DPTMS at [email protected] or 703-696-0573.
Army Ten-Miler 10K qualifierThe next Army Ten-Miler 10K qualifier for the
JBM-HH 2015 Army Ten-Miler Team is June 26.Registration and participation are free. This quali-fier begins at 6:45 a.m. at the Myer Fitness Center,Bldg. 414 on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base.To be eligible for a space on this year’s JBM-HHATM team, runners must be active duty; Familyand Morale, Welfare and Recreation pays entryfees for team members into the 2015 Army Ten-Miler. Last date to try out for the team is July 10.Register online at www.jbmhhmwr.com or registerthe morning of each qualifier from 5:30 to 6:30a.m. at the fitness center. For further information,contact Todd Hopkins at 703-696-0594 or via emailat [email protected].
NDU organization day set for June 26Faculty, staff, students and invited guests ofNational
Defense University will participate in organizationday festivities June 26 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. onthe picnic grounds of the Officers’ Club on the FortMcNair portion of JBM-HH. Traffic will be blockedfrom 1 to 2 p.m., 4th and 5th Avenues for this event;otherwise, be prepared to slow for pedestrians goingand coming from the NDU Summer Fest. For moreinformation, call 703-696-5657.
EFMP family fun day at Indian HeadMarine families enrolled in the Exceptional Family
Member Program are welcome to attend the EFMPfamily fun day June 30 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at theIndian Head USO, 14 Strauss Avenue, Indian Head,Md. Activities include games and a bounce house;free pizza and popcorn will be served. This event ispart of the program’s meet and greet series, duringwhich families can learn more about resources, meettheir family case worker and network with otherEFMP families. Register by June 26 by calling 703-693-5353 or by emailing [email protected].
Changes to DPW work ordersTheDirectorate of PublicWorks will cease to accept
FY15 reimbursable (customer funded) job orders (UOs,DA 4283s) after June 30. The only exceptions will befor life, health or safety issues; signs; keys; or thoseapproved by the DPW director. Contact Richard P.LaFreniere, acting chief, Base Operations IntegrationDivision, at 703-696-8055 with any questions.
Incapacitated adult dependency briefTheMarine Corps Community Services Henderson
Hall Exceptional FamilyMember Program will holda brief on the topic of incapacitated adult dependencyJuly 1 from noon to 1 p.m. in Bldg. 12’s conferenceroom on the Henderson Hall portion of the jointbase. Register by June 30 by calling 703-693-5353.
Myer Fitness Center hours changeThe Fort Myer Fitness Center will begin new
weekend operating hours effective July 1. The newhours will be 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Red, white and BBQEnjoy the Family and Morale, Welfare and
Recreation’s all-American barbecue at the Officer’sClub on the Fort McNair portion of the joint baseJuly 4. Gates open at 4 p.m. and barbecue will beserved at 5 p.m. Watch the fireworks from a greatsetting at dusk. Enjoy family fun, good food and awaterfront view. Price is $24 per person before July3; $26 per person at the gate. For more informationand to sign up, call 202-484-5800.
Red, white and poolSpend the IndependenceDay poolside at theOfficers
Club on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. Yourfavorite summer foods will be served at the buffet,plus the family will have a great time with plannedevents and the live disc jockey. Open to members andnon-members alike. Cost is $10 per person at the gatefor federal employees and their family members. Formore information. Call 703-524-0200.
VA claims assistanceVeterans Administration claims assistance is avail-
able by appointment July 9 and 23 from 7:30 a.m. to 1p.m. in Bldg. 29 on theHendersonHall portion of thejoint base. An AMVETS representative will be thereto review servicemembermedical records and provideassistancewith theVA’s disability compensation claimsprocess. For an appointment, please call 703-614-6828.
Interviewing 101Interviewing 101: The secret to becoming the can-
didate will be offered July 9 from 9 to 11 a.m. in Bldg.29, Rm. 105 on theHendersonHall portion of the jointbase. This workshop is designed to assist individualsin understanding the interview process. Participantslearn how to communicate effectively and confidentlyduring a job interview and special emphasis willfocus on how to successfully respond to challenging
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TEN THINGSfrom page 1
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PHOTO BY DAMIEN SALAS
Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall and Headquarters Command Battalionleaders salute during a change of command and change of responsibilityceremony June 19, in Conmy Hall on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH.
PHOTO BY RACHEL LARUE
Air Force Lt. Col. Antonio Eppolito, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s running team, nears the finish lineduring the 30th anniversary Army Ten-Miler in Arlington,Oct. 12, 2014. The last chance to qualify for this year’sJBM-HH Army Ten-Miler Team is July 10.
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Transition Assistance Programseminars and workshops
SFL-TAP is located at 232McNair Rd., Bldg. 404, on the Fort Myer portion ofJoint BaseMyer-HendersonHall, Va. Reservations are required. Spouses are encour-aged to register and attend. Call the Soldier for Life-Transition Assistance Programoffice, 703-696-0973 or log-in at www.acap.army.mil. Available to all registeredclients who have completed DD2648/2648-1 and initial counseling. Location ofseminars andworkshops are in the SFL-TAPBldg. 404 onFortMyer unless notated.seminars andworkshops are in the SFL-TAPBldg. 404 onFortMyer unless notated.
Retiring transitionassistance program8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Aug. 10 through 14
ETSTAP8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• July 6 through 10• Aug. 3 through 7
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
• July 29• Aug. 26
Federal resume12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
• July 23• Aug. 20
Accessing highereducation8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Aug. 26 - 27*
Career technicaltraining8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Aug. 18 through 19
Career resources8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Aug. 17
Smart investments1 to 3 p.m.
• July 24• Aug. 26
Credit scores fromgood to excellent1 to 3 p.m.
• July 30• Aug. 27
Home buying10 a.m. to noon
• July 28• Aug. 25
Debt free10 a.m. to noon
• July 30• Aug. 27
TRICARE benefits indepth10 a.m. to noon
• July 23• Aug. 20
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Maura C. Sullivan, current-ly the assistant secretaryfor the Office of Public andIntergovernmental Affairsat the U.S. Departmentof Veterans Affairs, willbe named the new assis-tant to the secretary ofdefense for public affairs,Defense Secretary AshCarter announced.
JBM-HH Independence DayOperations and services holiday hours
Almost all activities on Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall will be closed Friday, July 3. The followingfacilities and places of business have reported open or closed hours for July 3.Unless otherwise noted,this list applies to July. This list is not all encompassing; please check with the facility youwish to visitfor more details.
American Clipper Barber Shop Open July 3 and July 4, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.For more information, call 703-271-8177.
MCCS Car Wash Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Commissary Open July 3 regular hours, 8:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.,early bird 7 a.m – 8:30 a.m.Open July 4, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Marine Corps Exchange,Vineyard Wine & Spirits andNEX Uniform Center
Open July 3 and July 4, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.For more information, call 703-979-8420.
Fort Myer AAFES Exchange Open 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information, call 703-522-4575.
Fort Myer Express Open 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.For more information, call 703-696-9241/44.
Fort Myer Subway, FlowerShop, Barber Shop, Cleaners,GNC, Optical Shop
Open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Fort Myer Fitness Center Open 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information, call 703-696-7867.
Fort McNair Fitness Center Closed. For more information, call 202-685-3117.
Cpl. Terry L. Smith Gymnasium Open 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.For more information, call 703-614-7214.
HeadquartersCommand Battalion,Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH
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.
Rader Health Clinic Closed July 1, 3 and 6. For more information, call 703-696-2977.
Rader Dental Clinic Closed Friday, July 3 and Monday, July 6.Fort Belvoir, Logan Dental Clinic will have a provider to coversick-calls July 6, 7 a.m. – 9 a.m.
Java Café Open July 3 and July 4, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.For more information, call 571-483-1962.
Fort Myer PoolComplex
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Directive 2015-27. TheJune 16 directive fromArmy Secretary John M.McHugh makes avail-able 20,563 additionalpositions for women andopens the last of the 16engineer MOSs, previ-ously closed to women.Soldiers in MOS 12B areexpected to be proficientat a wide-variety of tasks,including demolitions,route and mine clearing,constructing fighting posi-tions, erecting fixed andfloating bridges and oper-ating heavy equipment.
10. New DoD spokes-person, Public Affairschief.Maura C. Sullivan,the current assistantsecretary of public andintergovernmental affairsat the U.S. Department ofVeterans Affairs, will benamed the new assistantto the secretary of defensefor public affairs, DefenseSecretary Ash Carterannounced in a DoDnews release issued June22. Sullivan will take overthe position from BrentColburn, who will stepdown in July, accordingto the release. In a separaterelease, Carter announcedthat former BloombergTV’s chief Washingtoncorrespondent, PeterCook, will serve as the newPentagon press secretaryand primary spokesperson.
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challenge was the tire flip.“We had a plan for our
team and it worked outgood,” he said.Winning units in the
open category of eventsincluded the Army’sHonor Guard Companyfor basketball and vol-leyball; Hotel Companyfor tug-of-war and DeltaCompany for dodge balland ultimate Frisbee.“Without a doubt, this
has been an extraordinaryevent,” saidMarineMasterSgt. Jeremy Owens, whoserved as master of ceremo-nies at the competition’sawards ceremony.Coming in third place in
the overall competitionwith13 points wasHeadquartersandHeadquartersCompany(The Old Guard); insecond place with a totalof 16 points was CharlieCompany, 1st Battalion 3dInfantry Regiment (TheOld Guard); and finishingin first place and recognizedas the top unit on installa-tion was Henderson Hall’sHeadquarters MarineCorps’ Headquarters &Service Battalion Team 1with 19 points.“It’s all about the joint
base,” said Marine Sgt.Joseph Patero, who wasa member of the winningteam. “It’s nice to workwith and interminglewith the Army.”“I love Soldiers, I love
Marines and really love itwhen you work together.From my heart I reallyappreciate watching youand having a good time andbeing out here today,” saidHeadquarters and ServiceBattalion, HeadquartersMarine Corps, HendersonHall Commanding OfficerCol. Anthony S. Barnes inremarks at the end of thecompetition.Activities for family
members includedCaissonhay rides and an inflatablebouncehouse.MarineCorpsFamily Team Buildingrepresentatives hosted aLINKS (Lifestyle, Insight,Networking, Knowledgeand Skills) session andmorethan 20 corporate sponsorsset up informational boothsand displays.“I just want to say to
each and every one of you,job well done,” said Col.Johnny Davis, 3d U.S.Infantry Regiment (TheOldGuard) commander, toparticipants and organizersat the end of the event.The event was orga-
nized by Marine CorpsCommunity ServicesHenderson Hall and ArmyFamily andMorale,Welfareand Recreation.Pentagram staff writer
Julia LeDoux can be reachedat [email protected].
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LEFT - Marines andSoldiers compete in afinal tug-of-war during theSecond Annual Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall/3dU.S. Infantry Regiment(The Old Guard) UrbanWarrior Challenge andOrganization Day June18 on the Fort Myerportion of the joint base.Although the Soldierswon the best-out-of-threecompetition, the Marinesultimately won the trophyby scoring more overallpoints during the day’smultiple challenges. Formore photos from thisevent, visit us online at:www.flickr.com/photos/jbm-hh.
PHOTOS BY DAMIEN SALAS
From center left, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Commander Col. Michael D. Henderson and Headquarters &Service Battalion, Henderson Hall, Headquarters Marine Corps Commander Col. Anthony S. Barnes present thewinners of the Second Annual Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall/3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) UrbanWarrior Challenge and Organization Day with a trophy June 18 at the Fort Myer portion of the joint base.
J O I N T B A S E M Y E R - H E N D E R S O N H A L L
Cpl. James Hines holds Lance Cpl. Cameron Stanley’s legs in a wheelbarrow raceduring the Second Annual Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall/3d U.S. Infantry Regiment(The Old Guard) Urban Warrior Challenge and Organization Day June 18 on the FortMyer portion of the joint base.
Soldiers compete in a qualifying tug-of-war round during the Second Annual JointBase Myer-Henderson Hall/3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Urban WarriorChallenge and Organization Day June 18 on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base.
Army Spc. Joseph Tumminelli, 22, competes in a relay race at the Second Annual Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall/3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The OldGuard) Urban Warrior Challenge and Organization Day June 18 on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. For more photos from this event, visit us online at:www.flickr.com/photos/jbm-hh.
Lance Cpl. Cameron Stanley competes in a relay race at the Second Annual JointBase Myer-Henderson Hall/3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Urban WarriorChallenge and Organization Day June 18 on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base.
Marines and Soldiers race while carrying 30 pound ammo containers during theSecond Annual Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall/3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The OldGuard) Urban Warrior Challenge and Organization Day June 18 on the Fort Myerportion of the joint base.
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base. DPW will determine whetherthe space is being used effectively,then update plans to rearrange andconsolidate according to Army stan-dards. The second phase will then beto implement that plan from FiscalYear 2016 to Fiscal Year 2021.Analysis began in mid-May and is
scheduled to be completed by June30, Escobar said.“Over the years, facilities remain
static, while activities and popula-tion vary and fluctuate,” he said.“When you review the amount ofspaces occupied, what you’ll seeis the situation in which eitherthe tenants are occupying justthe right amount of space, usingspace in excess of their authorized
allotments, or sometimes they’rein facilities smaller than whatthey’re allotted.”In an email to the Pentagram,
Escobar wrote that he estimates about20 buildings will be considered forthe space utilization survey. Sucha survey would focus on “generaladministrative” facilities, he said.“If spaces are identified to be
excess, our next task is to see if we canreutilize the space for activities thatcurrently don’t have enough squarefootage,” he said. “The objective isnot to wantonly go out and reduceor demolish facilities. The objectiveis to achieve efficient utilization ofexisting spaces.”According to Escobar, the joint
base has about a dozen acres or lessof buildable land.“As everyone knows, we don’t
have much real estate here,” he wrotein an email.
But he also said the joint basedoes not have many unused build-ings or spaces.“We don’t have very many excess
buildings between Fort McNair,Fort Myer and Henderson Hall,”he said, adding that his observationwould be verified through detailed,specific analysis.Escobar stressed that there were no
quotas or numerical targets requiredto be met under the executive order.“Everyone can be assured that
we will use a rational and objectivemethods to evaluate the current uti-lization of spaces, and we will try notto inconvenience people any morethan we have to,” he said.Editor’s note: Confirmed facility
renovation or demolition plans will bepublished in future editions.Pentagram staff writer Guv Callahan
can be reached at [email protected].
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PHOTO BY RACHEL LARUE
Bldg. 406 on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, right off McNair Road, was demolishedlast summer, as pictured here July 27, 2014. Joint base officials are now looking at other facility reduction mea-sures across all three portions of JBM-HH, as mandated by an U.S. Army Installation Management Command orderacross all Army garrisons.
By J.D. LeipoldArmy News Service
Th roug h b i t t e rcold - snow, wind, theslickness of sleet - andstif ling humidity, heatand soaking rain, theburials and inurnmentsat Arlington NationalCemetery always pressforward so families canmove through grieving toutter their last goodbyesto those they love beinglaid to rest.Usually the services
have gatherings of family,extended kin, comradesand close friends.Occasionally, though,
there’s the Soldier, Sailor,Marine, Airman or CoastGuardsman who has
passed alone. The OldGuard pallbearers arethere to do their dignifiedjobs as is the chaplain toread scripture, but thereis no immediate family.Off to the side stands
a woman in conservativedress, her hand claspingthe crooked arm of a gen-erally much taller OldGuard Soldier. In thiscase, they are the soleArmy Family of thisfallen Soldier.She is one of about
60 Army ArlingtonLadies and she offers thepersonal condolences ofthe Army chief of staff - ifonly to be passed to theSoldier’s spirit. Wherethere are loved ones, she
Odierno thanksArmy ArlingtonLadies for theirdedication
PHOTO BY STAFF SGT. STEVE CORTEZ
Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno and wife, Linda(right), greet several of the Army Arlington Ladies at areception they hosted at Quarters One June 19 on theFort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall.
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mural softball league play.Games are played on theJBM-HH softball field from11 a.m. to 1 p.m. begin-ning July 26. Team size is20 players plus a coach.Registration forms are atthe Semper Fit office, Bldg.29 and at the Cpl. Terry L.Smith Gymnasium on theHenderson Hall portion ofthe joint base and will beonline at www.mccsHH.com. Call 703-697-2706for more information.
AIE systemupgrades ongoingThe automated instal-
lation entry (AIE) systemthat helps monitor access toJoint BaseMyer-HendersonHall is being upgraded onthe FortMyer portion of thejoint base through July 1.During this period,
visitor control center staffin Bldg. 415 on the FortMyer portion of the jointbase will issue temporaryAIE passes for non-Depart-ment of Defense affiliatedpersonnel. The temporarypasses will expire July 1.Non-DoD aff iliated
visitors who have alreadysubmit ted a packetrequesting an AIE ID cardand were notified of theireligibility for an AIE passcan pick up a temporary
pass at the visitor controlcenter. To do so, call 703-696-8968 or 703-588-2803.
PreventWest Nile VirusJBM-HHofficials will be
testing for possibleWestNileVirus-positive pools ofmos-quitos throughout the jointbase in an effort to determineif the virus is present locally.Officials have also asked thateveryonehelp prevent poten-tial contraction of this virusthroughpreventionby elimi-nating potential breedingareas formosquitos aroundwork areas and homes.Thismeans emptying areas thatcan collect water, such asbird baths or other objectsthat collect rain water.Additionally, the use ofinsect repellent containingthe smallest percentageof DEET also helps determosquito bites. Look formore details on testing datesand prevention methods innext week’s Pentagram.
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Death noticeAnyone with debts owed
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offers the chief’s condo-lences and her card shouldthey wish to talk with her.About 40 of the Army
Arlington Ladies gathered,June 19, on the front porchof “Quarters One” on theFort Myer portion of JointBase Myer-HendersonHall for a reception intheir honor. Along withLinda Odierno, the womenawaited the arrival of herhusband, Army Chief ofStaff Gen. Ray Odierno,and Sgt. Maj. of the ArmyDaniel A. Dailey.As soon as the Soldiers
arrived, the ladies greetedthem with wide smiles,handshakes and hugs,then gathered round for agroup photo on the stepsand wrap-around porchof the historic house onJoint BaseMyer-HendersonHall, which has been homefor 107 years to all 38 chiefsof staff and their Families.Following the photo
session, the chief and wife,Linda, invited the ladiesinto their home where herelayed a few stories aboutthe history of the house,saying it was a real honorto share the “Army’s house”with friends and guests“and especially with thisgroup of ladies… it meansa lot,” he said.“I would say that you
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