Pentagram 080615

By Damien SalasPentagram Staff Writer

On Joint Base Myer -HendersonHall, historic militaryuniforms, weaponry and musicare abundant. In preparation ofthe 2015 Spirit of America tour,the Soldiers-turned-reenactorsf illed the historic militaryuniform warehouse July 30 fora costume fitting.The warehouse located on the

Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH—also called the flag shop—holds authentic and recreatedmilitary uniforms.“We have authentic gear

spanning from aroundWorldWarII,” said 1st Lt. Ryan Allgood,a platoon leader for The OldGuard’s Commander-in-Chief’sGuard. “The uniforms beforethat are typically recreated.”Spirit of America is a free,

two-hour show that combinestraditional military ceremonywith a large-scale theatricalproduction. The annual eventshowcases military discipline,historical reenactments and tra-ditional and modern music.And for the first time in four

years, the show will be per-formed in the national capitalregion beginning next month,according to the U.S. ArmyMilitary District of Washington.There are nine performancesscheduled across two weekends:Sept. 10-12, at the D.C. Armory

By Damien SalasPentagram Staff Writer

Medical professionals andother staff within the AndrewRader U.S. ArmyHealth Clinicperformed an active shooter drillJuly 28 on the FortMyer portionof Joint Base Myer-HendersonHall in a joint effort withJBM-HH emergency services.As part of the drill, clinic staff

was tested on their readinessin the event of a code white, oractive shooter on the premises.A lone, fake gunman quicklymade his way through the clinicas an announcement was madeover the intercom system.“The purpose of this emer-

gency management exercise isto help the [clinic] staff identifyand initiate proper procedures inaccordance with emergency oper-ations plans,” said clinic SeniorHealthcare NoncommissionedOfficer-in-Charge Master Sgt.Edres Rhone. “It is designed toprovide a training environmentthat will elicit awareness among

Rader Clinic performs active shooter drill

Vol. 62, No. 31 August 6, 2015 www.army.mil/jbmhh Published For Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall

Pentagram

Index Local forecast

This week in military history . . . . page 2Throwback Thursday. . . . . . . . . . page 2Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3News notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4SFL-TAP events . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 5In photos:Chaplain Corps turns 240 . . . . . page 6

THURS.82 | 69

FRI.84 | 67

SAT.83 | 69

SUN.86 | 71

For more weather forecasts and information, visit www.weather.gov.

By Guv CallahanPentagram Staff Writer

TheU.S. Army’s Career SkillsProgram will soon be helpingJoint BaseMyer-HendersonHallservice members find civilianemployment as they get readyto transition out of the service.The program launched

nationally earlier this year incooperation with the Soldierfor Life-Transition AssistanceProgram. It is designed toprovide credentialing, training,apprenticeships and internships

to active duty service memberswho will soon be leaving theservice in hopes that theseopportunities will result injob offers or valuable resumebuilding experiences as servicemembers prepare to enter civilianlife. The program is open to allservice members, but Soldiershave priority.Deon Boyce, Career Skills

Program coordinator for Area2, which comprises the EastCoast from South Carolina toNew Jersey, said the JBM-HHCSP is still in the coordination

stage, looking for organizationsand companies with which topartner for credentialing andinternship opportunities.“It allows a great partnership

and shows that those organiza-tions care about those servicemembers, but it also gives thoseservicemembers their full educa-tional benefit that they can stilluse once they leave the service,”Boyce said during an interviewwith the Pentagram.Although nothing has yet

been finalized, Boyce said theCSP office is working to set up

a cybersecurity credentialingprogram in the National CapitalRegion, as well as job trainingand internship programs withfinancial institutions in the area.According to Boyce, CSP

hopes to have one programstood up in the National CapitalRegion by October, and othersoperational within six months.Carlos Rodriguez, Transition

Services manager for the jointbase’s transition program, saidthere is an evaluation process for

Career Skills Program to help transitioning service members get jobs

see PROGRAM, page 4

News NotesAutomated gateentry tests ongoingAutomated Installation

Entry (AIE II Plus) systemupgrades are being testedthroughmid-August. Althoughsystem testing will be trans-parent to most, personnelwho enter the Fort Myer andHenderson Hall portions ofJoint Base Myer-HendersonHall may see delays, espe-cially accessing Fort Myer’sWright Gate and HendersonHall’s Gate 1. Everyoneis encouraged to allow forextra time to get through thegates. For details, see https://e.afit.edu/730342XTJ0Q orfor more information, call703-696-3525.

Open swim forEFMP families

Every other Saturday from10 a.m. to noon, ExceptionalFamily Member Programfamilies have a designatedarea to swim in the Maj.Douglas A. Zembiec Pool onthe HendersonHall portion ofthe joint base. There will bea portable chair lift availableas well as plenty of pool toys.EFMP families are scheduledfor every other Aug. 8 and22. Open swim events, co-sponsored by Marine CorpsCommunity Services andArmy Community Service,are free and open to EFMPfamilies of all branches ofservice. See information onZembiec Pool here: www.mccshh.com/pool.html. Besure to register at least oneday prior to each open swimby calling 703-696-0783 or703-693-5353.

see NEWS NOTES, page 4

see SHOOTER, page 4

see AUDITIONS page 4

Soldiers suit up for Spirit of America

PHOTO BY DAMIEN SALAS

Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Operations Specialist Willie Gresham III plays the role of an armedperpetrator while Staff Sgt. George Rush observes reactions during an active shooter training exerciseinside the Andrew S. Rader U.S. Army Health Clinic on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base July 28.


Pfc. Luke George, 4th Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), tries on a historical uniform at the flag shop at the Fort Myerportion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall July 31. Hundreds of Soldiers, all performers in the forthcoming Spirit of America show, werefitted for historical uniforms and costumes for wear in the show. Spirit of America opens at the D.C. Armory Sept. 10.

2 Thursday, August 6, 2015 PENTAGRAM

Stay connected! www.army.mil/jbmhh Facebook: Facebook.com/jbmhh Flickr: Flickr.com/photos/jbm-hh Twitter: @jbmhh Slideshare: slideshare.net/jbmhh

Pentagram Col. Michael D.HendersonCommander

Command Sgt. Maj.Randall E. Woods

Command Sergeant Major

Mary Ann HodgesDirector of Public Affairs

Sharon WalkerCommand

Information Officer

Jim GoodwinEditor

[email protected]

Julia LeDouxStaff Writer

[email protected]

Guv CallahanStaff Writer

[email protected]

Damien SalasStaff Writer

[email protected]

Helen KleinGraphic Designer

[email protected]

[email protected]

The Pentagram is an authorized publication for members of the Department of Defense. Contents of the Pentagram are not necessarily the official views of

the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, the Department of the Army, Department of the Navy, or Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. The content of

this publication is the responsibility of the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Public Affairs Office. Pictures not otherwise credited are U.S. Army photographs.

News items should be submitted to the Pentagram, 204 Lee Ave., Bldg. 59, Fort Myer, VA 22211-1199. They may also be e-mailed to james.m.goodwin3.

[email protected]. Circulation of 24,000 is printed by offset every Thursday as a civilian enterprise newspaper by Comprint Military Publications. Comprint Military

Publications is located at 9030 Comprint Court, Gaithersburg, MD 20877. Telephone (301) 921-2800. Commercial advertising should be placed with the

printer. Comprint Military Publications is a private firm in no way connected with the Department of the Army or Department of the Navy. The appearance of

advertisements in this publication, to include all inserts and supplements, does not constitute an endorsement by the Department of the Army or Department

of the Navy of the products or services advertised. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use, or patronage without

regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser,

user or patron. A confirmed violation of this policy of equal opportunity by an advertiser shall result in the refusal to print advertising from that source.

Weapons of war

This week in military historyCompiled by Jim Goodwin

Editor, Pentagram

Aug. 61945:

Piloted by U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Tibbets, the 11-man crew ofthe B-29EnolaGay aircraft drops a uraniumbomb, called “LittleBoy,” on Hiroshima, Japan, according to an entry on the ThisDay in Military History website.

Aug. 71990:

President George H.W. Bush ordered U.S. military aircraft andtroops to Saudi Arabia as part of a multinational force to defendthat nation against a possible Iraqi invasion, according to an entryon the Marine Corps History Division’s website. The MarineCorps announced the commitment of 45,000 troops to the PersianGulf area one week later as part of Operation Desert Shield; theoperation became the largest deployment of U.S. forces since theVietnamWar.

Aug. 81863:

After defeat in Gettysburg, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Leeresigns as commander of the Army ofNorthernVirginia, sendinghis resignation letter to Confederate President Jefferson Davis,according to an entry on theThisDay inMilitaryHistory website

Aug. 91942:

During the PacificCampaign ofWorldWar II, theMarines securethe landing strip atGuadalcanal after heavy fightingwith Japaneseforces, according to an entry on theMarineCorpsHistoryDivision’swebsite. The 1st Engineer Battalion used captured enemy equip-ment to repair the runway; three days later, the first plane landedonHenderson Field, which later evacuated two injuredMarines.Altogether, some 3,000Marines were evacuated fromHendersonField during the fighting.

Aug. 101944:

During the Second Battle of Guam, Japanese resistance finallyends on this day, giving the United States full control of threeMariana Islands: Guam, Saipan and Tinian, according to anentry on theAir ForceHistorical SupportDivision’s website. Theislands housed B-29 bomber bases for American forces.

Aug. 111972:

The3dBattalion, 21st InfantryRegiment, the lastAmerican groundcombat unit in South Vietnam, departs for the United States,according to an entry on theThisDay inMilitaryHistorywebsite.

Aug. 121918:

According to Navy.mil, Secretary of the Navy Josephus Danielsapproved a measure to allow women to serve in the MarineCorps. The following day, Opha M. Johnson became the firstwomanMarine.

JBM-HH Throwback Thursday#JBMHHTBT


Pvt. Ashley Davis, 24, takes the winning shot during a game of pool withStaff Sgt. Richard Longmire July 30 during some downtime at rehearsalsfor Spirit of America in the Spates Community Center on the Fort Myerportion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall.

Two Marine Corps officers,Capt. Paul O’Neal, left, andCapt. Milton Thompson,plant the first Americanflag on Guam eight minutesafter U.S. Marines andArmy assault troops landedon the central Pacificisland July 20, 1944, aspart of the recapture ofGuam during World War II’sPacific campaign.

OFFICIAL U.S. ARMY PHOTOGRAPH


Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment’s (The Old Guard) Presidential Salute Battery take part in a gunner’s exam on an 81mm mortar on the Fort Myer portionof Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall July 30. The exam tests Soldiers’ proficiency in mounting the mortar, making small deflection change, referring the sight andrealigning aiming posts, making large deflection and elevation changes, and reciprocally laying the mortar. Although Old Guard Soldiers perform ceremonial supportmissions throughout the National Capital Region, they are also infantrymen and are required to train accordingly.

OFFICIAL U.S. ARMY PHOTOGRAPH

Soldiers from Troop E, 3rd Calvary, spend time in an unknown buildinglocated on Fort Myer in 1940.

PENTAGRAM Thursday, August 6, 2015 3

By Spc. Brandon Dyer3d U.S. Infantry Regiment(The Old Guard)

Temperatures in the NationalCapital Region have broken themid-90s. The humidity makesthe temperature feel like it is over100 degrees.Tomb Sentinels and memorial

affairs escorts assigned to the 3dU.S. Infantry Regiment (The OldGuard) don’t get the luxury ofcooler clothing to beat the heat.Themembers of TheOldGuard

maintain strict ceremonial com-posure in wool jackets and pants.“They act like it doesn’t effect

them at all,” said Nicole Smith, avisitor to the Tomb of theUnknownSoldier from Lenoir, N.C. “It’svery humbling.”Sgt. DavidW. Schutt, assigned

to the regiment’s Hotel Company,at Joint Base Myer Henderson-Hall has been in The Old Guardfor three years.“You have to ensure you

hydrate at all times,” said Schutt.“Especially for the long hoursthat we put in.”Sgt. Seth B. Callaway, a relief

commander at the Tomb of theUnknown Soldier, echoed thatadvice for sentinels.“Drink water,” Callaway

said. “You drink water, youwon’t pass out.”The most difficult part isn’t

necessarily the scorching tempera-tures and zero shade, but keepingthe uniforms looking sharp.Members of The Old Guard

have the honor of performing upto 25 full honor ceremonies in a

Elite Tomb sentinels,Old Guard Soldiers notdeterred by summer heat

By Julia LeDouxPentagram Staff Writer

Survivors of the fallen havea new advocate on Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall.Kristi Pappas began work as

the Survivor Outreach Servicescoordinator for ArmyCommunityService March 9. The KansasCity, Mo., native is an Armyveteran who retired in 2014after 23 years of service in theChaplain Corps.“I was raised Greek Orthodox

in a Catholic neighborhood,” shesaid with a laugh. “MymomwasLutheran.My dad was Orthodox.I went to a Methodist churchand my best friend was Jewish.”Pappas has been amusic thera-

pist since 1980 and was a pastorprior to joining the Army. She

said creativity in all its forms,whether it be art, music, writingor yoga, can help people cope withtraumatic life events. She has usedher music therapy and creativearts skills throughout her career.“My ultimate goal is to open

a creative arts and spiritualitycenter for post-traumatic stressbecause God created us to becreative,” she said.During her Army service,

Pappas was stationed at FortBelvoir, Va.,Walter ReedNationalMilitary Medical Center anddeployed for a year to Kuwait,among other assignments. Whatremained almost a constant forPappas at all her duty stationswas her work with familiesof the fallen.“Loss is a spiritual issue,” she

see THRIVERS, page 5

Joint base SOS coordinatorstands ready to assist‘thrivers’ of the fallen

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

Aug. 6 7:30 p.m. GoWest withThe U.S. Army Orchestra. Enjoy Copland’s John Henry and Hoe Down from Rodeo, JohnWilliams’The Cowboys, a medleyof songs from Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma, and many more as “Pershing’s Own” takes audiences back to the romantic days ofranchers, cowboys and covered wagons as part of the Brucker Hall Summer Concert Series.This event takes place at Brucker Hall on theFort Myer portion of JBM-HH.

Aug. 7 8 p.m. GoWest withThe U.S. Army Orchestra. Enjoy Copland’s John Henry and Hoe Down from Rodeo, JohnWilliams’The Cowboys, a medleyof songs from Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma, and many more as “Pershing’s Own” takes audiences back to the romantic days ofranchers, cowboys and covered wagons as part of the Sunsets with a Soundtrack Series on the west side of the U.S. Capitol,Washington,D.C. Bring a chair/blanket to sit in front of the band.

Aug. 10 6 p.m. The U.S. Army Blues will perform as part of theWorldWar II Memorial Evening Concert Series at theWorldWar II Memorial inWashington, D.C.

Aug. 12, 19 7 p.m. TwilightTattoo is a military pageant atWhipple Field on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH.The tattoo features 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 soloistfromThe U.S. Army Chorus and vocalists ofThe U.S. Army Band Downrange andThe U.S. ArmyVoices.This event is free and open to thepublic. No tickets are required. Pre-ceremony live music begins at 6:30 p.m.

Aug. 15 7:30 p.m. The U.S. Army Band will perform a special, end-of-summer spectacular featuringThe U.S. Army Concert Band,The U.S. Army Chorus,The U.S. Army HeraldTrumpets and the Presidential Salute Battery from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard).This eventtakes place at SylvanTheater on the National Mall at the base of theWashington Monument inWashington, D.C.

Aug. 16 7:30 p.m. The U.S. Army Blues will perform in the 2015 Joint Service Summer Jazz Concert at the Carter Barron Amphitheater on 16th andColorado Ave N.W. inWashington, D.C.

Performances are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted. All outdoor concerts are subject to cancellation or location change due to weather considerations. Call 703-696-3399 forup-to-date information on concert cancellations or location changes. For additional details and a full calendar of performances, visit www.usarmyband.com/event-calendar.html.

see HEAT, page 5

In faith and service

Quarterly awards

Community


Chaplain (Brig. Gen.) Thomas L. Solhjem takes an oath during a promotion and installa-tion ceremony in which he assumed the title of U.S. Army deputy chief of chaplains July31 in Memorial Chapel on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. TheSenate Armed Services Committee confirmed Solhjem April 30 for the position.


PHOTO BY SPC. BRANDON DYER

A reading from a digital thermometer shows a temperature over 100degrees Aug. 3 while a tomb Sentinel stands post at the Tomb of theUnknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. Soldiers from the3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) bare the elements of allseasons to perform their ceremonial duties, including scorching heatduring the summer months.

Joint Base Myer-HendersonHall Commander Col. MikeHenderson shakes handswith JBM-HH employeesand staff members whilepresenting certificatesof appreciation and otherawards during the quar-terly awards ceremony forthe third quarter, FiscalYear 2015, July 29 atSpates Community Club onthe Fort Myer portion ofthe joint base. For moreJBM-HH photos from thisevent, visit us online at:flickr.com/photos/jbm-hh.


Kristi Pappas, retired Army chaplain and current Survivor Outreach Services coordinator for Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall’s Army Community Service, poses for a photograph outside the ACS building (Bldg.201) on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. Pappas, a veteran of working with surviving family membersof active duty service members, began work at JBM-HH in March. The Kansas City, Mo., native is also amusic therapist who hopes to establish a creative arts and spirituality center for post-traumatic stress.


in Washington, D.C., and Sept. 18-19, in Fairfax, Va.But before the curtains rise for the first performance

next month, there are weeks of preparations ahead forthe cast and crew of all active-duty Soldiers. Auditionswere held last week for lead roles. Those who made thecut, along with the show’s total cast of some 300 Soldiersfrom the U.S. ArmyMilitary of District, are now beingfitted for the various historical and modern uniformsperformers will wear in the show.As he goes through a turn-style containing hundreds

of military uniforms— from the Civil War until presentday—1st Lt. Ryan Allgood, a coordinator for the 2015SOA show, inspects the quality of each uniform asSoldiers try on their character’s period clothing.“We make sure the uniform is complete and show-

ready,” said Allgood. “That includes everything fromthe way it fits down to the buttons.”Starting at 8 a.m., along with costume subject matter

experts at the flag shop, Allgood and the coordinationteam pair appropriate coats, ties and undergarmentsuntil late in the day.“We skipped lunch to get through it all,” he said.

“There are a lot of fine details that we don’t want tooverlook—especially for the bigger roles.”Once the Soldiers try on the shirts, pants, coats and

helmets for their period, they are sent back to the acces-sory closet, where shoes, hats, belts and anything elsethey may need are selected for their specific role.“There are just over 100 different kinds of historical

weaponry used in the show, too,” said Allgood.Featured in the show are ceremonial troops of the 3d

U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S.ArmyBand, “Pershing’sOwn.”Elements ofTheOldGuard

who participate include theU.S. ArmyOldGuardFife andDrum Corps, the Caisson Platoon, the Commander-in-Chief’s Guard and the U.S. Army Drill Team.MDWofficials say Spirit of America offers educational

value and are encouraging local schools to bring studentsto attend the showings. The show provides “history,common values and Americanmusical heritage,” according

to an Army letter sent to local schools. Show organizershave even prepared a teacher’s guide designed to serveas a supplement to history textbooks. The guide can beviewed online at http://go.usa.gov/3AMFF.For more information, and to order tickets, visit www.

spiritofamerica.mdw.army.mil or call 1-866-239-9425.Pentagram staff writer Damien Salas can be reached at

[email protected].

these companies and orga-nizations so that CSP candetermine whether curric-ulum and internship detailswill be most beneficial toservice members. Once theproper agreements have beenfinalized, then SFL-TAPwill begin to advertise theavailable CSPs.“There’s a vetting process

that will eventually allowus to have CSPs in theNational Capital Region,”Rodriguez said.CSP is intended to be

another program in theSFL-TAP toolbox to helpservice members find gainfulemployment once they’recivilians, and according toBoyce, it gives Soldiers agood chance at post-transi-tion job offers.“It allows Soldiers to

remain on active duty and

they can go off post to receivethe necessary training so theycan have gainful employ-ment once they transitionout,” he said.

A l l ow i n g s e r v i c emembers to go off-siteto other offices and loca-tions during the workdaywill open them up to moreopportunities than night-time or weekend programs,according to Boyce.“It allows commanders to

authorize service membersto travel up to 50 miles toparticipate,” he said. “So forthe DoD area, we’re reallyexcited that one centrallylocated program may be

able to support or provideservices to two or three dif-ferent military installations.”Rodriguez agreed that it

would be an improvementto SFL-TAP’s current rosterof services.“You have a Soldier who

will go from a job to anotherjob without a break,” he said.“Soldiers can have a greateropportunity to avoid thestresses of unemployment.They’re transitioning withjob security or somethingto support their family. It’sa big plus for our program.”According to Army

Directive 2015-12, whichoutlines implementationguidance for CSP, “to beeligible to participate in aCSP and be released fromdaily unit duties, transi-tioning service membersmust have completed at least180 continuous calendar daysof active duty service in theArmy and must expect tobe discharged or released

from active duty within 180calendar days of the start dateof participation in a CSP.”Boyce commended the

Army’s initiative to imple-ment the Career SkillsProgram and the positiveimpact it would have onservice members.“Even if they don’t receive

a job offer once they completethe program, they’ll haveresume building characteris-tics or items to add,” he said.For more information

about the Career SkillsProgram, visit www.hrc.army.mil/default.aspx?id=13116.To read AD 2015-12 in

full, visit www.apd.army.mil/pdffiles/ad2015_12.pdf.And for more informa-

tion about SFL-TAP, visitwww.jbmhh.army.mil /WEB/JBMHH/Services/ArmyCareerAlumni.html.

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

staff members concerning active shooteractivities.”In a real situation patients may or

may not hear an overhead announce-ment of the event.In any case, front desk staff will repeat

the announcement, according to Rhone.Depending on the situation, patients

are urged to evaluate their surroundingsand take one of three options:1. Run- If there is an accessible

escape path, attempt to evacuate thepremises. Warn individuals not to enteran area where the active shooter may be.Evacuate regardless of whether othersagree to follow. Leave your belongingsbehind. Help others escape, if possible.Prevent individuals from entering anarea where the active shooter may be.Keep your hands visible. Follow theinstructions of any police officers. Donot attempt to move wounded people.Call 911 when it is safe to do so.2. Hide- If safe evacuation is not

possible, find a place to hide where theactive shooter is less likely to find you.Your hiding place should: Be out of theactive shooter’s view. Provide protectionif shots are fired in your direction (i.e.,

an office with a closed and locked door).If possible don’t trap yourself or restrictyour options for movement. To preventan active shooter from entering yourhiding place: Lock the door. Blockadethe door with heavy furniture. Close,cover, and move away from windows.Silence your cell phone and/or pager.(Even the vibration setting can giveaway a hiding position.)3. Fight- As an absolute last resort,

and only when your life is in imminentdanger, attempt to disrupt and/orincapacitate the active shooter. Act asaggressively as possible against him/her.Throw items and improvise weapons.Yell. Commit to your actions.For information on future drills and

emergency procedures, patients canfind updates on the clinic’s Facebookpage at www.facebook.com/raderclinic,or home website at http://rader.nrmc.amedd.army.mil/SitePages/Home.aspx.JBM-HHwill participate in its annual

active shooter exercise Sept. 17, nowpart of an annual training requirementfor U.S. Army InstallationManagementCommand activities. In 2013, an activeshooter killed 13 people at the NavyYard in Washington, D.C.

Pentagram staff writer Damien Salascan be reached at [email protected].

AUDITIONSfrom page 1

PROGRAMfrom page 1

SHOOTERfrom page 1

Family fun dayArmyCommunity Service’NewParent Support

Program will host a Family Fun Day from noonto 4 p.m.Aug. 7 at VirginiaHighlands Park SprayGrounds at 1600S.HayesRoad inArlington.Thisevent is for parents and children (up to age five)a chance for some water fun. Swim diapers forchildren are required. If rained out, the alternatedate scheduled for this event is Aug. 21. For infor-mation or to register, please call 703-696-3512.

Mass notification systemtesting ongoing

The “giant voice” mass notification system(loudspeaker system) will be tested intermit-tently through August on all three portions ofthe joint base, including Fort Myer, HendersonHall and Fort McNair. There will be varied andperiodic sound tests, and all will include theannouncement “This is a test.” In case of a realemergency, the Directorate of Plans, Training,Mobilization and Security will use the “AtHoc”system, employing computer, telephone andtext message to notify residents and personnel,providing specific instructions. For more infor-mation contact DPTMS at [email protected] or 703-696-8340.

Fort Myer Exchange makesthe grade with extraback-to-school savings

As students and families prepare for a newschool year, the Army & Air Force ExchangeService is sending military shoppers to the headof the class with special savings that effectivelydouble the Fort Myer Exchange’s everydaytax-free benefit. As Virginia rolls out sales taxholidays on back-to-school items, the Fort MyerExchange will match local sales tax discountsto offer an additional 6 percent off select items.Virginia’s tax holiday runs from Aug. 7 to 9.Eligible items include clothing, backpacks andschool supplies up to $100.

CSF2 executive level resilience courseAComprehensive Solider and Family Fitness

executive level resilience course will be held Aug.13 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Town Hall, Bldg.243 on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base.This course is designed to provide resilienceand performance skills to those who have theresponsibility of enforcing standards and leadingby example, including command teams (companycommanders, First Sergeants and above andtheir spouses), Department of the Army civil-ians (GS 12 and above) and senior NCOs (E-7and above). Make reservations by Aug. 10 bycalling William Bullock at 703-696-8165 or byemail at [email protected] or bycalling Capt.Michael Goddard at 703-696-6377or by email at [email protected].

Holiday hours, closuressubmission policy

JBM-HH commands, tenants and other areaorganizations that desire publication of specialfederal holiday operating hours and/or holidayclosures must submit this information to thePentagram at least two weeks before the holidayto allow time for publication. For example, if anorganization is closed Friday-Monday, Sept. 4-7,for LaborDay, this informationmust be sent, alongwith an organization POC and phone number,no later than Friday, Aug. 21. This informationmust be submitted to the JBM-HHPublic Affairsstaff at: [email protected].

News Notes submissionsPlease send your submissions for the Aug.

20 edition of the Pentagram via email at [email protected] no later than noon,Aug. 12. All submissions must be less than 100words. Please note that submission of a newsnote does not guarantee publication.

NEWS NOTESfrom page 1

RUN If there is an accessibleescape path, attempt to evacuatethe premises. Warn individualsnot to enter an area where theactive shooter may be. Evacuateregardless of whether othersagree to follow. Leave yourbelongings behind. Help othersescape, if possible. Preventindividuals from entering an areawhere the active shooter may be.Keep your hands visible. Followthe instructions of any policeofficers. Do not attempt to movewounded people. Call 911 whenit is safe to do so.

HIDE If safe evacuation is notpossible, find a place to hidewhere the active shooter is lesslikely to find you. Your hidingplace should: Be out of the activeshooter’s view. Provide protectionif shots are fired in your direction(i.e., an office with a closed andlocked door). If possible don’ttrap yourself or restrict youroptions for movement. To preventan active shooter from enteringyour hiding place: Lock the door.Blockade the door with heavyfurniture. Close, cover, and moveaway from windows. Silence yourcell phone and/or pager. (Eventhe vibration setting can giveaway a hiding position.)

FIGHT As an absolute lastresort, and only when your lifeis in imminent danger, attemptto disrupt and/or incapacitatethe active shooter: Act asaggressively as possible againsthim/her. Throw items andimprovise weapons. Yell. Committo your actions.

What to do during an

ACTIVE SHOOTING


Soldiers from the U.S. Army Military District of Washington try on Civil War uniforms at the flag shop at the FortMyer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall July 31. Hundreds of Soldiers, all performers in the forthcomingSpirit of America show, were fitted for historical uniforms and costumes for wear in the show. Spirit of Americaopens at the D.C. Armory Sept. 10.


Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Operations Specialist Willie Gresham III playsthe role of an armed perpetrator while Staff Sgt. George Rush observes reac-tions during an active shooter training exercise inside the Andrew S. Rader U.S.Army Health Clinic on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base July 28.

It allows a greatpartnership andshows that thoseorganizationscare about thoseservice members.

JOINT BASE MYER-HENDERSON HALL2016 ANNUAL WELCOME GUIDE

Don’t miss your chance to advertise in THEONLY comprehensive guide to resources,facilities, attractions andmore for military

personnel at JBM-HH!

Advertising deadline:November 6

Reserve your ad space today!Email [email protected] or call:

301-921-2800

Ask about special pricing and custom packages for new advertisers!

1051423B

SECURITY OFFICERSHerndon,Manassas & Sterling,VA

APPLY IN PERSON - NO PHONE CALLSMon-Thurs, 10am-4pm

Guardsmark, LLC14120 Parke-Long Ct. #201, Chantilly, VA 20151

VA Lic 11-1195 / EOE

IMMEDIATEOPENINGS:•Unarmed Security Officers withDoDSecret&TS SECURITYCLEARANCE.FT

& PT weekend positions. Prior security, military or law enforcement is preferable.

FOREMPLOYMENT one must be a US citizen, English proficient w/ goodcomputer skills, 21 years or older w/ HS diploma/GED & drug free with no criminalrecord.WEPROVIDEweekly pay, health benefit options, matching 401k, tuitionreimbursement and uniforms.


said. “Yes, you physically die, but youleave people behind and our society stillhasn’t accepted it’s the circle of life.”As a chaplain, Pappas served on

notification teams her whole career asfamily members were informed thattheir Soldier had died. She logged herfirst death notification during her firstmonth of active duty service while shewas stationed at Fort Drum, N.Y.“Back then, they didn’t have the

training for the CNOs (casualty notifica-tion officers),” she said. “The assumptionwas as a chaplain you know how to dothis and you can work with the otherofficer to train him or her.”SOS is an Army Community Service

program designed to provide both short-and long-term assistance to the survivorsof Soldiers who die while on active duty.“Our mission is taking care of the

survivors of the fallen,” she said.

And that care can take many forms,from providing a shoulder for survi-vors to cry on to helping them managefinances, Pappas said.“We’re there as a support system to get

them the help they need,” she explained.“I can be there as much as they need.”Pappas specifically works with sur-

viving family members who need griefresources and assistance with othernon-financial issues that may come up.Pappas also said she has a problemwith

the term “survivor” and thinks it shouldbe replaced with the world “thriver.”“That means we’ve re-engaged life

and we’re able to not only move on, butto work within our loss and understandthe new normal. If you don’t thrive,you’re stuck,” she said.For more information on SOS on the

joint base, call 703-696-8846/8847. Theoffice is located in Bldg. 203 on the FortMyer portion of the joint base.

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

THRIVERSfrom page 3

given week, said Schutt.“You sweat through your

uniform,” said Schutt.“The wrinkles stay inthere more.”Glue holding together

the medal racks pinned tothe soldier’s chests meltsunder the hot tempera-tures, said Schutt.The shoe polish on the

sentinel’s feet also meltsin the sun, said Callaway.Tomb sentinels wear

special dress shoes withsteel plates attached to theirheel and toes.The shoe polish on the

“steels” liquefies and theleather absorbs it, givingthe shoes a greyish appear-ance, said Callaway.Soldiers conducting

memorial affairs wearchloroframs on their feet.These black, high gloss

dress shoes heat up in thedirect sunlight, Schuttsaid. At times it can feellike your toes are burning,said Schutt.Chlorof rams have

wooden soles that areun forg iv ing dur ingmarches to burial sitesSoldiers perform as part ofmemorial affairs missions.Blisters are common

occurrences during thesemarches due to the inevi-tably sweaty feet. Mostmarches are well over amile, said Schutt.Cal laway said the

training that Soldiers gothrough prepares themfor hot days.Soldiers conduct a two

hour “be on the look out”before ever walking thematat the tomb, said Callaway.“When you first come

into The Old Guard, youare tested on standing pro-ficiency,” said Schutt. “Itgets you use to standingat attention, and gets youacclimated to the heat.Especially in a 100 percentwool uniform.”The progression allows

them to endure any kind ofweather andmaintain theircomposure, said Callaway.“It’s a different kind of

hot here,” said Smith.“It’s pretty tough,” said

Schutt. “I realize I’m doingit for the families, and justsuck it up, and know thatI’m doing it for a fallenbrother or sister in arms.”Callaway said the best

strategy for dealing withgrueling temperatures ismental toughness.“It’s a mind game,” said

Callaway. “If you don’t letyourself think it’s hot, itwon’t be hot.”

HEATfrom page 3

*Located in Education Center Bldg. 417, room 108

Reservations are required. Spouses are encouraged to register and attend.Call the SFL-TAP office, 703-696-0973 or log-in at www.acap.army.mil.Available to all registered clients who have completed DD2648/2648-1 andinitial counseling. Location of seminars and workshops are in the SFL-TAPBldg. 404 on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH unless notated.

Transition Assistance Program seminars and workshops

Soldier for Life

Retiring transition assistanceprogram8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Aug. 10 through 14• Sept. 14 through 18

ETSTAP8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Aug. 31 throughSept. 4

Entrepreneur trackboots to business8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

• Sept. 8 through 9

Business franchiseopportunities1 to 3 p.m.

• Aug. 24

Finding and applyingfor federal jobs9:30 a.m. to noon

• Aug. 26• Sept. 23

Federal resume12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

• Aug. 20• Sept. 10

Accessing higher education8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Aug. 26 through 27*

Career technical training8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Aug. 18 through 19

Career resources8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

• Aug. 17• Sept. 21

Smart investments1 to 3 p.m.

• Aug. 26• Sept. 23

Credit scores from good toexcellent1 to 3 p.m.

• Aug. 27• Sept. 24

Home buying10 a.m. to noon

• Aug. 25• Sept. 22

Debt free10 a.m. to noon

• Aug. 27• Sept. 24

TRICARE benefits in depth10 a.m. to noon

• Aug. 20• Sept. 10

Capstone (Fridays)10 a.m. to noon

• Aug. 7, 14, 21 or 28• Sept. 4, 11, 18 or 25

ExpressTAP8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Aug. 10-11*

Marketing yourself for asecond career1 to 3 p.m.

• Aug. 25• Sept. 22

Open for business


The Starbucks store located within the Exchange food court (pictured here) onthe Fort Myer portion of the joint base is now open. This addition completesthe main store food court and brings several new foods and drink options. TheExchange and Starbucks hold similar initiatives in supporting troops and theirfamilies: Starbucks is committed to supporting veterans and military spouseswith a goal of hiring 10,000 veterans and spouses by 2018. Store hours areMonday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday – 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.,and Sunday – from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be a grand opening of the storeAug. 14 with free samples and a cake cutting (time of the ceremony was notavailable at press time). For more information, call 703-527-0100.

Find us online! www.DCMilitaryHcom

JOINT BASE MYER-HENDERSON HALL2016 ANNUAL WELCOME GUIDE

Don’t miss your chance to advertise in THEONLY comprehensive guide to resources,facilities, attractions andmore for military

personnel at JBM-HH!

Advertising deadline:November 6

Reserve your ad space today!Email [email protected] or call:

301-921-2800

Ask about special pricing and custom packages for new advertisers!

1051421B

BarcroftApartments is now offering its gardenapartments with 10% discount for militarypersonnel &month to month leases available.

• Park right at your door in this park-like setting.• Walk to elementary and high school or Army NationalGuard Readiness Center.• Take the express bus to the Pentagon, Ft. Myer,Henderson Hall or Ballston in 12 minutes.• Cats welcome. No dogs.

PLEASE CALL (703) 521-3000HOURS: MON. - FRI. 9-5 Call for Saturday hours

BARCROFTAPARTMENTS1130 South George Mason Drive • Arlington, VA 22204

At Columbia Pike and So. George Mason DriveSome Restrictions Apply

Efficiency......................................................$979-$1005One Bedroom..............................................$1070-$1105Two Bedrooms............................................$1315-$1400Three Bedrooms Plus Electric.................$1500-$1545Townhome..............................................................$1500

All prices subject to change. A month. All utilities paid.

SPECIAL RATES FOR MILITARYAND FEDERAL EMPLOYEES

1051423B

SECURITY OFFICERSHerndon,Manassas & Sterling,VA

APPLY IN PERSON - NO PHONE CALLSMon-Thurs, 10am-4pm

Guardsmark, LLC14120 Parke-Long Ct. #201, Chantilly, VA 20151

VA Lic 11-1195 / EOE

IMMEDIATEOPENINGS:•Unarmed Security Officers withDoDSecret&TS SECURITYCLEARANCE.FT

& PT weekend positions. Prior security, military or law enforcement is preferable.

FOREMPLOYMENT one must be a US citizen, English proficient w/ goodcomputer skills, 21 years or older w/ HS diploma/GED & drug free with no criminalrecord.WEPROVIDEweekly pay, health benefit options, matching 401k, tuitionreimbursement and uniforms.


Happy 240th, Chaplain Corps!

ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY PHOTOS BY RACHEL LARUE

A member of The U.S. Army Band, “Pershing’s Own,” plays Taps during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington NationalCemetery July 29. The ceremony commemorated the 240th anniversary of theU.S. Army Chaplain Corps.

ABOVE - The wreathlaid by U.S. Army Chiefof Chaplains, Chap.(Maj. Gen.) Paul K.Hurley, center, and Sgt.Maj. Alvin J. Chaplin,Chaplain CorpsRegimental SergeantMajor, sits on ChaplainsHill in Arlington NationalCemetery July 29. LEFT- Sgt. Maj. Alvin J.Chaplin, left, ChaplainCorps RegimentalSergeant Major, andChap. (Maj. Gen.) PaulK. Hurley, 24th Chief ofChaplains, center, laysa wreath at the Tombof the Unknown Soldierin Arlington NationalCemetery, July 29.BOTTOM LEFT - Chief ofChaplains, Chap. (Maj.Gen.) Paul K. Hurley,gives remarks during aceremony on ChaplainsHill in Arlington NationalCemetery, July 29.

1051534B1051693B

ClassifiedsCall 301-670-2503

ARESo

YOUAre

READINGOver 450,000

THISOthers!

AD?Why Advertise? Because it works!

Call 301-670-2503TO PLACE YOUR AD!

FALLS CHURCH,VIRGINIA

Excellent location! Thisbeautiful condo for rent islocated only a few mi-nutes from Arlington,close to 395, Rt. 50, andmore...express bus toPentagon-definitely acommuter’s dream. Thisspacious condo is move-in ready. You can’t beatthe price-spacious masterbedroom and den with 1.5BA for only $1,500!You only pay electric bill.You can’t beat this price!!Unit includes w/d.Other building amenitiesinclude-beautiful lobbywith 24 hr reception deskand 24 hr security.Community room featur-ing cushioned seating,fully equipped kitchen,club room with billiard ta-ble, bar 2 tv’s, couch andX-box. Don’t forget theHot tub with indoor, out-door pool, 2 gyms, sauna& steam room; tennis &basketball court.Included in the rent is anassigned parking spot,(don’t worry there is plen-ty of visitor parking) plusstorage cage. Deposit +first month rent.For additional info,please contact CarolOlivera via email atcnoelia.olivera@

gmail.com or by phoneat

(202) 836-0524.

1051335B



1051049B

Documents

Pentagram 080615