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parking, curtailedoperations Sept. 25Gen. Martin E. Dempsey,

the 18th Chairman of the JointChiefs of Staff, will retire after41 years of service at a “fullhonors” ceremony Sept. 25 at2:30 p.m. on Summerall Fieldon the Fort Myer portion ofJoint Base Myer-HendersonHall. The ceremony is expectedto bring thousands of well-wishers from around the world,and with it traffic and parkingchallenges. Most parking lotson the base will be closed toall except ceremony attendees.Unless your visit to Fort Myeris necessary (medical appoint-ment at Rader Clinic), you areadvised to come an alternateday. Find full details of areasthroughout the joint base thatwill be impacted at http://goo.gl/e3ggVu.

Moral LeadershipLuncheon - Oct. 1.The next Joint Base Myer-

Henderson Hall MoralLeadership Luncheon willbe held Oct. 1, 11:30 a.m. to1 p.m. in Fellowship Hall atMemorial Chapel on the FortMyer portion of JBM-HH.The guest speaker will beretired U.S. Army Gen. EricShinseki, former secretary forthe Department of VeteransAffairs and the 34th U.S.Army chief of staff. No RSVPis required for attendance atthis event, which is open toall Department of Defense IDcard holders. Lunch will beprovided. For more informa-tion, call Chap. (Maj.) FredWendel at 703-696-5688 or

email him at [email protected].

Fuel station to close forinventory - Sept. 25The Transportation Motor

Pool fueling station, Bldg. 330on the FortMyer portion of thejoint base, will close Sept. 25at 5 p.m. but reopen Sept. 26at 12:30 a.m., for end of fiscalyear reconciliation (inventory).For more information, call BillBrumbaugh at 703-696-7137.

Summerall parking lotclosure - Sept. 29On Sept. 29 at 9 p.m., the

Summerall Field parking loton the Fort Myer portion ofthe joint base will close fora Department of the Armyretirement ceremony. TheDirectorate of EmergencyServices will secure the parkinglot with chains and locks at 9p.m. Afterward, all vehiclesremaining in the parking lotwill be towed immediately to anoff post location at the ownersexpense. DES will not unlockthe parking lot to allow violatorsto remove their cars after 9 p.m.Soldiers and civilians should

ensure that their cars areremoved prior to 8 p.m., whichwill give them a one-hour graceperiod. For more information,call 703-696-3101.

Family AdvocacyProgram volunteeropportunity - Sept. 28Volunteers are needed to

assist the Family AdvocacyProgram in coloring JBM-HHpurple to raise awareness forDomestic Violence AwarenessMonth. Volunteers can be

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By Julia LeDouxPentagram Staff Writer

When retired Col. Frank Cohnjoined the U.S. Army at the ageof 18 in 1943, he knew he wouldbe taking up arms against hisnative land.And he was fine with that.Cohn, a founding member of

the Joint Base Myer-HendersonHall Retiree Council who todaylives in Alexandria, Va., with hiswife, Paula, was born in Breslau,Germany in 1925. He escapedto the United States with hisfamily in August, 1938, monthsbefore the outbreak ofWorldWarII. But, Cohn said the family’sfight to leave their homelandactually began in 1933, whenthe Nazis rose to power. Cohn’sfather owned a store, whichthe Nazis boycotted since thefamily was Jewish.The boycott forced Cohn’s

parents to eventually sell theirstore at a great financial loss.Cohn’s father had distant relativesin the United States and in 1938,he came to this country on a visaon what Cohn called a “recon-naissance mission,” searchingfor a way to bring the rest of thefamily here. While Cohn’s father

Honoring America’s Greatest GenerationLocal World War II vet, Army retiree recalls service, to be guestspeaker at JBM-HH annual Retiree Appreciation Day Oct. 9

PHOTO BY NELL KING

Retired U.S. Army Col. Frank Cohn poses with photographs taken during his childhood and military service, outside Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s headquarters building Sept. 22 on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH. Born in Germany, Cohn was drafted into the U.S.Army in 1943 five years after arriving with his family in the United States. Commissioned during World War II, he served at the Battle ofthe Bulge, and went on to a 35-year military career before retiring.See COHN, Page 4

By Guv CallahanPentagram Staff Writer

A new temporary fire stationhas been installed on the FortMcNair portion of Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall, givingthe JBM-HH fire departmentcapabilities on McNair until apermanent fire station can beconstructed.Construction of the interim

fire station began on Sept. 14and was completed by Sept. 17,ahead of schedule, said JBM-HHFire Chief Russell Miller.The station is a large tent struc-

ture located on the basketball

New temporary fire stationconstructed on Fort McNair

PHOTO BY NELL KING

Pictured here, a new temporary fire station was constructed at theFort McNair portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall last week,adding new fire response capabilities to that portion of the jointbase. The interim station will house two fire trucks, according toJBM-HH Fire Chief Russell Miller.see FIRE, page 4

By Julia LeDouxPentagram Staff Writer

Joint Base Myer-HendersonHall tested its response to a bio-logical threat during its annualfull-scale exercise Sept. 17.In the scenario, JBM-HHwas

one of 25 sites where a “whitepowder substance” was deliv-ered throughout the NationalCapital Region, accordingto JBM-HH EmergencyManagement Specialist MalanyaWestmoreland.The scenario had one of the

packages delivered to the jointbase. The joint base’s EmergencyOperations Center was activethroughout the exercise, whichbegan at 8 a.m.

Last year, JBM-HHresponded toa simulated active shooter scenarioat the FortMcNair portion of thejoint base. But this year’s exercisewasmeant to testmore than a lawenforcement response to a physicalthreat; instead, the joint base coor-dinated with outside agencies,including the Arlington CountyHealth Department and countyfirst responders.By mid-morning, Joint

Base Commander Col. MikeHender son and DeputyCommander Lt. Col. John Orillewere at the Fort Myer FitnessCenter to observe medicinedispensing procedures. RaderClinic staff worked with Arlington

Training exercise tests joint baseresponse, coordination procedures

PHOTO BY NELL KING

Police Officers Lt. Laura Mooreand Sgt. Robert Liquori of theDirectorate of Emergency Servi-ces work in the Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall EmergencyOperations Center during a full-scale exercise Sept. 17 on theFort Myer portion of the joint base.see TRAINING, page 4

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Happy 93rd, commander!

This week in military historyCompiled by Jim Goodwin

Editor, Pentagram

Sept. 241957:

President Dwight D. Eisenhower dispatches federal troops intoLittle Rock, Ark., to protect nine African-American studentsentering its newly integrated high school, according to theThis Day in Military History website. On this same day threeyears later, the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the USSEnterprise, was launched at Newport News, Va., according tothe This Day in Military History website.

Sept. 251775:

British troops capture Ethan Allen, an American hero who-helped seize Fort Ticonderoga, when he unsuccessfully led asmall attack on Montreal, Canada, according to the This DayinMilitary History website. Allen endured long sea travels andhardships as a British prisoner, but eventually returned to hishome state of Vermont.

Sept. 261918:

The Coast Guard cutter Tampa is torpedoed and sunk in theIrish Sea by the German submarine UB-91 duringWorldWarI, according to an entry on Navy.mil. All on board, whichincluded some 115 crew and 16 passengers, are lost, markingthe single greatest combat-related loss of life suffered by U.S.naval forces during the war.

Sept. 271944:

Marines of the 1st Marine Division raise the American flag attheir command post on Peleliu, Palau Islands, symbolizing thatthe island was secured, according to an entry on the MarineCorps History Division’s website. Despite the flag-raising,pockets of Japanese defenders fought onfor more than twomoreyears, with the final enemy holdouts surrendering in April 1947.

Sept. 281912

U.S. Army Cpl. Frank S. Scott becomes the first enlisted servicemember to die in an airplane crash when he and pilot Lt. LewisC.Rockwell are killed in the crash of an Army Wright ModelB at College Park, Md., according to the This Day in MilitaryHistory website.

Sept. 291789:

On the final day of its first session, the U.S. Congress passesan act that will allow for the “establishment of the troopsraised under the resolves of the United States in Congressassembled,” according to the Library of Congress. The actlegalized the existing U.S. Army, a small force inherited fromthe Continental Congress that had been created under theArticles of Confederation.

Sept. 301949:

After nearly a year of airlifting coal, food and other supplies toBerlin,U.S. and other allied participation in the Berlin airlift offi-cially ends, according to the onlineU.S. Air Force historical study.During the operation, some 277,264 flights delivered 2,343,201tons of supplies, 1.7 million of which was carried by U.S. planes.

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PHOTO BY NELL KING

Retired U.S. Navy Cmdr. Lowell Fisher poses for a photograph at the Andrew Rader U.S. Army Health Clinic Pharmacy Sept. 17 on the Fort Myer portion of JointBase Myer-Henderson Hall. Fisher, a World War II veteran, celebrated his 93rd birthday Sept. 10. He began volunteering with the Red Cross when his wife askedhim to find “something to get involved with” after he retired from the Navy after 38 years of service. That was more than 26 years ago.

COURTESY U.S. COAST GUARD

The Coast Guard cutterTampa, pictured here, wascommissioned in 1912and sunk in 1918 when aGerman submarine torpe-doed the vessel.

PHOTO COURTESY OF NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIVERSITY

An archived image of the Army War College at Fort McNair Aug. 6, 1927.In 1976 the National Defense University was established to consolidatethe nation’s defense community intellectual resources, according to theNational Defense University website. Today this building is known asRoosevelt Hall and is part of the National Defense University.

PHOTO BY NELL KING

National Defense University’s Roosevelt Hall on the Fort McNair portionof Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Sept. 22. Today, the university is com-prised of five colleges, with the latest being the College of InternationalSecurity Affairs, which was created in 2002.

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

Sept. 26 10 a.m. The U.S. Army Band Downrange will perform Move with the Music at theWolfTrap National Park for the Performing Arts inVienna,Va.

Sept. 29 7:30 p.m. The U.S.ArmyVoices will perform a Salute to Gold Star Mothers at Brucker Hall on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall.

Oct. 4 4 p.m. The U.S. Army Band Downrange will perform at the Fort Belvoir Oktoberfest at Fremont Field at Fort Belvoir.

Oct. 4 4:30 p.m. The U.S. Army String Orchestra will perform at Fairfax United Methodist Church in Fairfax,Va.

Oct. 7 12:10 p.m. The U.S. Army Chorus will perform at St. John’s Church as part of the FirstWednesday Concert series at Lafayette Square inWashington, D.C.

Oct. 17 7:30 p.m. The U.S. Army Band Chamber Recital - AmericanVision: Music from the American Experience will feature music that is either writtenby an American or influenced by American thoughts and ideals, including songs from Maslanka’s Mountain Roads, Barber’s SummerMusic, the Dvorak American Quartet and songs for tenor and piano.This event takes place at Memorial Chapel on the Fort Myerportion of the joint base.

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.

CommunityBy Guv CallahanPentagram Staff Writer

Employees looking to work somefitness into their day should consider theCivilian Wellness Program, which givesfederal civilian employees an incentiveto take part in physical fitness activitiesduring work hours.The program, available to all U.S. Army

Installation Management Commandemployees, is a contract between anemployee and their supervisor in whichthe employee takes one hour, three daysa week for six months to participate insome form of physical activity, said KenWashington, Joint BaseMyer-HendersonHall’s Human Resources director. Insteadof working the regular eight hours on thosedays, participants only have to work seven.Employees are allowed to participate inthe program once in their careers.“They can go to the fitness center if

they want to, or they can just go out andwalk for an hour,” Washington told ThePentagram. “They can go run for anhour …We’re trying to encourage all ofour workforce to do those kinds of thingsthat promote healthy lifestyles.”The program was first rolled out on

JBM-HH in 2010, Washington said. Andeven though the program only lasts six

Civilian Wellness Program encourages healthy living at work

PHOTO BY DAMIEN SALAS

Debra Ramos participates in the first Commandant Henderson memorial swim challenge Oct. 17, 2014, at Zembiec Pool on theHenderson Hall portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. The Civilian Wellness Program allows participating civilian employeessix months to exercise for one our per day during working hours, three days per week.see Wellness, page 5

Courtesy of JBM-HHDirectorate of EmergencyServices and the PentagonFire Marshal

At Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall:It is that time of the year again

when we focus on fire preventionin our communities.This year’s Fire Prevention

Week campaign is focused on,“Hear the beep where you sleep.Every bedroom needs a workingsmoke alarm.” This observanceprovides an ideal opportunity toeducate JBM-HH personnel and visitorsabout the importance of having workingsmoke alarms in every bedroom, outsideeach sleeping area, and on every levelof the home, including the basement.Event: Annual JBM-HH Fire

Station Open HouseDate: Oct. 10Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.Location: Fire Station at Fort Myer

(Bldg. 415, Sheridan Ave.)Come by and visit the JBM-HHfire

station on the Fort Myer portion ofthe joint base to view fire preventionand fighting displays, get handouts ofinformation on how to keep homes safeand fun stuff for kids to learn aboutfire safety.For more information or to schedule

a fire drill or fire extinguisher training,please contact the Fire Prevention Officeat Fort Myerat 703-696-1089/703-696-3372 or at FortMcNair at202-685-7333.

At the Pentagon:Celebrate Fire PreventionWeek (Oct.

4-10) with the Office of the PentagonFire Marshal (OPFM) to learn how tokeep your family safe from fires. Stopby tables at either the Pentagon or theMark Center to pick up information onhow installing a working smoke alarm in

every bedroom can save lives and chatwith us about the benefits of residentialsprinklers. For additional informationon protecting your home from fire, planto attend a home fire safety briefing atthe Mark Center. Don’t fall behind onfire safety – remember to make sure thatyou can hear the beep where you sleep.Event: Fire Prevention Week at

the PentagonDate:Oct. 5 through 7Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Location: Second Floor Apex 1/2

At the Mark Center:Event: Home Fire Safety briefingat

the PentagonDate: Oct. 8Time: 10 to 11 a.m.L o c a t i o n : M a r k C e n t e r

Conference Room 20Event: Fire Prevention WeekDate: Oct. 8Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Location: Main StreetFor more information about these

events, contact OPFM at 703-695-3300.

Local Fire PreventionWeek events at

JBM-HH, Pentagon

Devil Dog 7K

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Competitors cross the starting line at the Marine Corps Community ServicesHenderson Hall’s Devil Dog 7K race Sept. 16 near the Smith Gymnasium onthe Henderson Hall portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall.

Runner YukoWhitestone crosses thefinish line of MarineCorps CommunityService HendersonHall’s Devil Dog 7Krace Sept. 16 near theSmith Gymnasium onthe Henderson Hallportion of Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall.Dozens of runnerscompeted in the race,which was the fourthrace in the Oohrah!Run Series. The nextand final race in thisyear’s series is theRemembrance 5K onOct. 14. Details onthat race can be foundin this week’s NewsNotes section.


active duty or reserve component military per-sonnel, retirees, DoD civilians or contractors.The first shift is Sept. 28 from 8 a.m. to 11:30a.m. and the second shift is from 1 p.m. to 4p.m. For coordination instructions and detailson the volunteer work, please contact SaraMcCauley at 703-696-6611 or [email protected].

Brown bag lunch topics - Sept. 29Marine Corps Community Services Henderson

Hall Marine and Family Program’s BehavioralHealth Branch offers a principles for a healthyrelationship and marriage class Sept. 29 from11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the conference roomof Bldg. 12 on the Henderson Hall portionof the joint base. For more information, call703-614-7204.

Domestic violence awarenesskickoff event - Sept. 30

A domestic violence awareness month kickoffevent, “breaking the silence through art,” willbe held at the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Halldining facility, Bldg. 404 on the FortMyer portionof the joint base Sept. 30 from 11:30 a.m. to 1p.m. Community members are invited to viewan art display designed to generate discussionand awareness of domestic violence. For thisspecial day, the dining facility will open lunchservice to civilians, contractors and all DoDID card holders. For more information, call703-696-6497.

NCO training date - Sept. 30With the implementation date of Jan. 1, 2016,

for the new noncommissioned officer reportDA form 2166-9 series, JBM-HH will holda training session on Sept. 30 from 8 a.m. tonoon in Bldg. 405 on the Fort Myer portion ofthe joint base to ensure that all Soldiers in therank of specialist, noncommissioned officers,commissioned officers, civilians (supervisorsof NCOs) and human resources professionals/administrative personnel (delegates) are trainedon the newNCO evaluation report and evaluationsystem functions, regardless of the component.For more information, contact Sgt. 1st ClassMichael Moton at 703-696-3321.

Joint signing of USO supportagreement – Oct. 1

Join the leaders from Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall and USO-Metro staff Oct. 1at 3 p.m. for a joint signing of the USO supportagreement at USOHonor Guard Lounge in Bldg.405 on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base.The signing of this document recognizes thejoint base’s support of the USO as a vital partof the community. USO-Metro provides morethan $8,800 per day in volunteer hours as well asa myriad of service member and family supportservices and special events throughout the year.For more information, call 703-696-5902.

Smith Gym extends hours - Oct. 1Beginning Oct. 1, the Cpl. Terry L. Smith

Gymnasium on the Henderson Hall portion ofthe joint base will open extended evening hourson weekdays until 10 p.m. This extension is atrial only, and continued extended hours willdepend upon patron use. For more information,please call 703-614-8759.

Junior wrestling coaches,participants sought

JBM-HH’s Child, Youth and School AgeServices junior wrestling registration opensOct. 1 and runs through Nov. 13. The programis open to children of eligible Department ofDefense ID card holders. The program is coed.To register, visit Parent Central Services, Bldg.483 on the Fort Myer portion of the joint baseor call 703-696-0313/4942. For more informa-tion about coaching, please contact AnnetteEngum at 703-696-3728 or [email protected]

Family fun day at the pettingzoo - Oct. 2

The New Parent Support Program willhost a family fun day at the Reston Zoo, 1228Hunter Mill Road, Vienna, Va., on Oct. 2 from10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for children up to agefive. Pet and feed the animals, go on a wagonride and enjoy socializing with other militaryfamilies. Registration is required; the rain dateis Oct. 9. For information or registration, call703-696-3512.

Day outing to ShenandoahValley - Oct. 3

The Family and Morale, Welfare andRecreation office in the Fort Myer CommunityCenter has organized an outing to the Harvestand Wine Festival at Veramel Vineyard Oct. 3.The cost is $65 each and covers the bus, whichleaves from the Community Activities Centeron the Fort Myer portion of the joint base at10 a.m. and returns at about 6 p.m., a tastingticket, reserved group seating and other sidetrips. Reservations must be made by Sept. 25.Call 703-696-3469/70 for more information.

Stroller walking group in OctoberAre you looking for a way to get in shape,

meet other moms and have fun with your child?Come join the stroller walking group Oct. 5,7, 14, 19, 21, 26 and 28 from 9 to 10 a.m. atLong Bridge Park, 475 Long Bridge Drive,

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was visiting America, the Gestapocame to the family’s home to arresthim. That spurred Cohn’s mother tobribe officials so they could cross theborder to Holland. From there, theymade their way to the United States.“Each one of us packed one suitcase

and were allowed to take less than $10out of the country,” he said. “Whenmymother left with me, the idea was toleave everything behind and get out.”Cohn and his mother arrived in New

York on Oct. 30, 1938. On Nov. 9, inGermany, Kristallnacht – a pogrom thattargeted German Jews and left theirhomes and businesses in tatters– began.“This of course hit all the papers, and

President Roosevelt issued an execu-tive order that said any refugees in theUnited States could stay, and we weresaved. Roosevelt saved me,” he said.“The timing was strictly luck. That’swhy I’m here.”Cohn even had 18 relatives impris-

oned in concentration camps duringthe war: 12 on his father’s side of thefamily, and six from his mother’s side.Following graduation from high

school and a semester of college, Cohnwas drafted into the Army in 1943.He said fighting his native homelandwasn’t a problem.“That wasn’t my country,” Cohn

said of Germany. “They declared usstateless, our passports were no longervalid. I was a kid. I couldn’t care lessabout Germany.”He participated in the Battle of the

Bulge and various other campaignswhile assigned to T-Force, 12th ArmyGroup, which was an intelligence unit.As the war neared its end, his unit’smission was to go into Germany’slarger cities, including Frankfurt andHaagen, in search of building andpersonality targets.“Building targets were those struc-

tures that had significance in termsof the political side or the economicside,” he explained. “Personality targetswere people on the automatic arrest listthat we had to take in for war crimepossibilities.”

The unit was moving from Frankfurtto Kassel, Germany but was detouredtoMagdeburg because the Soviet Armyhad already reached the Rhine River.Cohn’s captain selected him to be aninterpreter during a visit with the Sovietsto convince them to stay where theywere and not head to Berlin.On the way to meet the Soviets,

Cohn and his group got turned aroundand eventually stopped to ask anotherAmerican unit where they were.“They’d been told to watch out for

German Soldiers wearing Americanuniforms and impersonating Americansbehind the lines,” said Cohn. “Theythought we were Germans. Theypointed their guns at our stomachs.”After several hours of answering ques-

tions, Cohn’s group had their identitiesverified and they continued on withtheir mission.When the war ended, Cohn returned

to college and received his commis-sion in 1949. He served in the Armyfor the next 35 years, retiring in 1978as a colonel. His final assignment waschief of staff of theMilitary District ofWashington. Just before he retired, thethen Military District of Washingtoncommander told Cohn he was formingthe retiree council and invited himto take part.“The first meeting was in January

of 1979,” he said.During his time on the council, Cohn

has served as its chairman, co-chairmanand medical committee chairman. Heis slated to be the guest speaker duringthis year’s retiree appreciation day Oct.9 at the Community Center on the FortMyer portion of the joint base.See news notes for additional infor-

mation on that event.Pentagram staff writer Julia LeDoux

can be reached at [email protected].

PHOTO BY NELL KING

Retired U.S. Army Col. Frank Cohn and his wife, Paula, pose outside Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall’s headquarters building Sept. 11 on the Fort Myer portionof Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Born in Germany, Cohn was drafted into theU.S. Army in 1943 five years after arriving with his family in the United States.Commissioned during World War II, he served at the Battle of the Bulge, andwent on to a 35-year military career before retiring.

court between 4th and 5th Avenues, nextto historic quarters 28 and a parkinglot. At 36 feet wide, 40 feet long and23 feet high, the station is designed tohouse two fire trucks – a pumper andP19 crash truck.Miller said the temporary station

will stay in place for five years, until aplanned permanent fire station is builton McNair in 2021.Although there is not yet a set date

for the temporary Fort McNair stationto become operational, Miller saidthe trucks that are eventually housedthere will provide services to FortMcNair, and to locations across theriver if necessary.“Right now the primary response area

is Fort McNair and then we can assiston this side of the Potomac, whetherit be Fort Myer or the Pentagon,” hesaid. “Once we stand up services we’llcertainly look at offering mutual aid tothe Navy Yard and in return expectthat from them as well.”

The primary structure has beenconstructed but there is still work tobe done on the station. Electricity isexpected to be installed by the end ofOctober, Miller said. The station willbe manned by four firefighters and abattalion chief.

In related news, the JBM-HHFire Department is hosting an openhouse Oct. 10 in support of this year’sNational Fire Prevention Week. Fordetails, see page 3.

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

PHOTO BY RACHEL LARUE

Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall firefighters respond to a fire alarm at Bldg. 59on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base, Nov. 27, 2012. A new temporary firestation was constructed at the Fort McNair portion of JBM-HH last week, addingnew fire response capabilities to that portion of the joint base. The interimstation will house two fire trucks, according to JBM-HH Fire Chief Russell Miller.

County Health Department officialsto distribute medicine and evaluatethose who were potentially exposedto the powder substance, which wasbelieved to be anthrax.Henderson said the exercise provided

a way for the joint base to test itsresponse to different scenarios withinthe National Capital Region.“Our focus is on mission command

and accountability of our personneland our ability to integrate with all ouron-base partners and all our partnersin Arlington County,” said Henderson.“This is always a good opportunity forus to train.”As the scenario played out, staff from

the Andrew Rader U.S. Army HealthClinic deployed a preventative medicinedispensary site – called a closed pointof dispensing, or CPOD” – at the FortMyer Fitness Center, an effort to helpprevent JBM-HH staff and personnelfrom possibly contracting Anthraxand other diseases if exposed to thepowder. The CPOD is used to dispensemedication to a specific group or orga-nization, according to a U.S. Centersfor Disease Control and Prevention factsheet on the CPOD concept. For federalagencies, a CPOD allows for a “morerapid dispensing” and thereby “helpsto ensure continuity of government”operations, according to the release.For JBM-HH, the CPOD allowed

mission-essential personnel to receive

the mock preventative medicationsfirst, thereby continuing the response.“We want people to know the proce-

dures, to understand how this [CPOD]works,” said Westmoreland in a pre-exercise interview with the Pentagram.In the event of a real crisis or emer-

gency situation, JBM-HH personnelwould be notified of what’s happeningvia the joint base’s mass notificationsystem. Notifications would comethrough emails, text messaging andcomputer screen pop-up alerts, as well asthe “giant voice,” loudspeaker announce-ments for communitymembers whomaynot be indoors. Such announcementswould include either a verbal or writtenbroadcast that what follows is part ofan exercise. Information would also beshared via the joint base’s Facebookand Twitter pages.In related news, September isNational

PreparednessMonth. This observance ismeant to encourage individuals, familiesand communities to make prepared-ness plans in the event of disasters andemergency situations, such as floods,hurricanes, power outages and wildfires.The Defense Department participatesin this observance annually, encour-aging service members, employees andfamilies to stay ready; this year’s themeis “Don’t wait. Communicate. Makeyour emergency plan today.”The DoD has a special web page

specifically for this observance, offeringinformation via social media, videos,fact sheets and other online tools onjust how the DoD partners with FEMAto “strengthen our collective security,

resilience and readiness,” according tothe website at http://go.usa.gov/36mbC.To learnmore on public health emer-

gency preparations and responses, visitthe Army Public Health Center onlineat http://go.usa.gov/3t9KW.For more information on individual

and family emergency readiness, FEMAoffers an online toolkit to help planningefforts. That resource is available atwww.ready.gov/make-a-plan.

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

PHOTO BY NELL KING

Enoch L. Godbolt, director of Plans,Training, Mobilization and Security, dis-cusses the procedures of the full-scaleexercise with Donna Maxey, director ofPlans, Analysis and Integration, in theEmergency Operations Center Sept.17 on the Fort Myer portion of JointBase Myer-Henderson Hall. JBM-HHstaff participated in the annual full-scale exercise to test the joint base’sresponse capabilities and evaluateindividual unit preparedness during asimulated crisis situation.

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• 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.

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SPECIAL RATES FOR MILITARYSPECIAL RATES FOR MILITARYAND FEDERAL EMPLOYEESAND FEDERAL EMPLOYEES

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. Availableto all registered clients who have completed DD2648/2648-1 and initial counseling. Location of seminars and workshops are in the SFL-TAP Bldg. 404 on theFort Myer portion of JBM-HH unless otherwise noted.

Program seminars and workshopsSoldier for Life-Transition Assistance Program

Retiring transitionassistance program8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Oct. 19 through 23• Nov. 16 through 20

ETSTAP8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Oct. 5 through 9• Nov. 2 through 6

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

• Dec. 3 through 4**

Business franchiseopportunities

• Oct. 16, 10a.m. to 12 p.m.

• Oct. 21, 1 to 3 p.m.

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

• Oct 21*• Nov 10

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

• Oct. 15• Nov. 12

Accessing highereducation8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Oct. 26 through 27• Dec. 7 through 8

Career technicaltraining8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Oct. 13 through 14• Dec. 15 through 16

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

• Oct. 19*• Nov. 9

Smart investments1 to 3 p.m.

• Oct. 21*• Nov. 24

Credit scoresfrom good to excellent1 to 3 p.m.

• Oct. 22*• Nov. 25

Home buying10 a.m. to noon

• Oct. 20*• Nov. 23

Debt free10 a.m. to noon

• Oct. 22*• Nov. 25

TRICARE benefits indepth10 a.m. to noon

• Oct. 15• Nov. 12

Marketing yourself fora second career1 to 3 p.m.

• Oct. 19*• Nov. 9

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months, one of the goals is to get employees to take stockof their physical fitness and continue to stay active andfit after the program ends.“Some of the feedback was just astonishing,” he said.

“People were talking about how much weight they lost,how much better they felt. The whole thought processwas perhaps if employees would see the value of beingon a wellness program for six months, then they mightwant to continue on their own.”Before employees can participate in the wellness

program, they must complete a personal readi-ness assessment.If, for instance, an employee has a heart condition

or a history of fainting, he or she is required to get adoctor’s approval before taking part in the program.Once approved, an employee must also sign a waiverform so that JBM-HH is released of any liability if aninjury should occur during participation in the program.Employees are allowed to use JBM-HH fitness facilities,

including the fitness center, basketball and tennis courts.“If employees are critical to the fiber of the success

of the Army, then just as we invest in the wellness ofour Soldiers, we also want to invest in the wellness ofour employees,” Washington said.He encouraged participants to sign up for the program

during a time when they could truly commit to it. If anemployee is particularly busy with children going backto school in the fall, then waiting for the spring andsummer months might be better, he said.“Try to fit it into when it works for you best,” he said.

“If we want to be a resilient Army, then that crosses allof our spectrums: our Soldiers, our civilian employees,our contractors.”For more information about the Civilian Wellness

Program, contact the Human Resources Office at703-696-5779.

Pentagram staff writer Guv Callahan can be reached [email protected].

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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 MILITARYSPECIAL RATES FOR MILITARYAND FEDERAL EMPLOYEESAND FEDERAL EMPLOYEES

For more JBM-HH event photosfrom this issue, visit us online at:

www.flickr.com/photos/jbm-hh

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By Maj. Vanessa Bonner,Andrew RaderU.S. Army Health Clinic

Academics: Parents and children bothbenefit when a child does well in school.Did you know that children who are

more active score better on tests andget better grades? Start by helping yourchildren choose some fun activitieswhere they have to be active for at least60 minutes every day. Getting about11,000 to 13,000 steps a day can improvetheir grades. Children who get the rightamount of sleep for their age, tend todo better academically. Their moods,balance and coordination are generallybetter. They think more clearly andremember things better. Providing yourchildren with good nutrition supportstheir ability to think and learn. TheUSDA’s “MyPlate” is a great resource toeasily understand how to achieve this goal.Physical Health and Performance:

Developing an active lifestyle when weare young has lifelong benefits.Children who are active from a very

early age have lower rates of injury, betterbone health, and are less likely to becomeoverweight or obese as adults. Puttingyour children to bed at night so they getenough sleep benefits everyone. You geta little more time to yourself and theyget more sleep with positive benefits totheir mental, emotional, growth and

development. Sleep-deprived childrenare at higher risk for being overweight orobese. Without enough sleep, it is harderfor children to produce enough of thehormones they need to promote normalgrowth. It takes longer for those cutsand bruises to heal. A well-balanced dietreduces a child’s risk of being overweightor obese. It strengthens their musclesand bones, and it improves their overallenergy levels.Behavior: Promote less anxiety, stress,

and encourage focused attention.Encourage your child to get 60minutes

or more of play and activity during theday. This reduces stress and anxiety.Children who are well rested are justmore fun to be around. They tend tocooperate more, have better control overtheir emotions and are typically moremotivated throughout the day. Sleepcontributes to a child’s ability to payattention and do better in school. Takethe time to help kick-start your child’sday with a healthy breakfast.A goodbreakfast can improve mood and attitudewhile helping them to stay focused inclass longer.Every parent has had some concern

for how well their child may do in theupcoming school year. Focusing onactivity, sleep, and nutrition will start achild on the right foot for success.

Performance Triadcan help children stayfocused, improveperformance live healthierLearn how activity, sleep,and nutrition can positivelyinfluence a child’s academics,physical performance andbehavior.

Members of the North-east Indiana Honor Flightobserve a wreath layingceremony at the Tombof the Unknown Soldierin Arlington Nat-ionalCemetery, Sept. 16.Eighty-six veterans cameto Washington, D.C., tosee the monuments andmemorials dedicated totheir service during WorldWar II, the Korean Warand the Vietnam War.

Honoring America’s veterans

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American and French military repre-sentatives, along with the U.S. ArmyHistorical Foundation and the Societyof the 3d Infantry Division, partici-pate in a wreath-laying ceremony atthe Tomb of the Unknown Soldier atArlington National Cemetery Sept. 19as part of a special observance of thestart of the Sixth Army Group’s cam-paign in France during World War II.From left are: French Col. Didier Gros,a National War College student; U.S.Army Lt. Gen. John Murray, deputychief of staff, G8; retired U.S. ArmyCapt. Monika Stoy and U.S. Armyveteran Sam Ieronimo.

A wreath for the fallen

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Arlington, Va. This group is for parents, caregivers andchildren in strollers (up to the age of five). All fitnesslevels are welcome. For information or registration, call703-696-3512.

Construction near car wash - Oct. 5Beginning Oct. 5, the driveway to Bldg. 12, and the

Car Wash on the Henderson Hall portion of the jointbase will be widened. Work will take place weekdaysbetween 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., necessitating the closure ofone travel lane on Northeast Road between SouthgateRoad and the Flood Lot and one lane of the parkinglot entrance. Please use the Flood Lot for parking, andtake caution when walking or driving in that area. BothBldg. 12 and the Car Wash will remain open. For moreinformation, please call 703-614-4961.

Is your child a bully? - Oct. 5Learn how to recognize the signs of bullying and

way to effectively support bullying prevention in thecommunity with this Army Community Service classOct. 5 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Bldg. 201 on the Fort

Myer portion of the joint base. For more information,call 703-696-3512.

Retiree Appreciation Day set for Oct. 9Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall will host the 57th

Annual Retiree Appreciation Day event Oct. 9 at theCommunity Recreation Center on the FortMyer portionof the joint base. This year’s event will feature guestspeaker retired U.S. Army Col. Frank Cohn, a WorldWar II veteran and former chair of the JBM-HHRetireeCouncil. Members of the council will welcome retireesfrom the local community Registration begins at 8:30a.m. The bus for the wreath-laying at the Tomb of theUnknown Soldier leaves Spates Community Club at 9:30a.m. For more information, call Retirement Services at703-696-5948.

Purple Heart golf classic - Oct. 9The Chapter 353, Military Order of the Purple Heart

will host its annual golf classic Oct. 9 at the Fort Belvoirgolf course beginning at 7:30 a.m. with registration andcontinental breakfast. Tee times begin at 9 a.m. with ashotgun start. The event is a 4-person, captain’s choicescramble format. An awards luncheon will be held at 2p.m. Registration includes green fees, golf cart, breakfast,lunch, prizes and awards. Come out and play and/or bea sponsor. For more information, contact Jessica Shea at703-254-4635 or via email at [email protected].

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Ready Marine website launchedBe ready! ReadyMarine Corps has launched an online

emergency preparedness resource, www.ready.marine.mil in support of National Preparedness Month. TheDepartment of Defense overarching message for themonth is “Don’t wait. Communicate. Make an emer-gency communication plan today.” Marines are askedto make a written communication plan so each familymember knows whom to call in an emergency and whereto meet in the event they are separated. Check out thewebsite www.ready.marines.mil for comprehensiveinformation, communication cards, and family emer-gency plan templates.

Death noticeAnyone with debts owed to or by the estate of Maj.

John H. Mark, Office of the Judge Advocate General,Pentagon, must contact Lt. Col. Jeff Thurnher, thesummary courts officer for the Soldier. Mark passedaway Sept. 4. Call Thurnher at 571-256-2921.

News Notes submissionsSend your submissions for the Oct. 8 edition of the

Pentagram via email at [email protected] later than noon, Sept. 30. Submissions must be 100words or less and contain all pertinent details. Submissionof information does not guarantee publication.

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