By Guv CallahanPentagram Staff Writer
Joint Base Myer-HendersonHall is once again participatingin the Feds Feed Familiescampaign, helping to collectnonperishable food items andhygiene products for donationto local food banks.The food drive began June
1 and will continue throughAug. 31. Employees can bringdonations to one of severaldrop-off locations on the FortMyer portion of the joint base:The Commissary - Bldg. 523,the Fitness Center - Bldg.414, the Exchange, Bldg.450 and Buildings 202, 203,205, 417 and 59.On the Fort McNair portion
of the joint base, bring nonper-ishable food items to NationalDefense 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.Like last year, the Commissary
on the Fort Myer Portion of thejoint base will also sell prepack-aged brown bags filled with itemsselected from the program’smost-needed list.“We have bigger, more promi-
nent displays for the $10 bags,”said GildaDavis, JBM-HH com-missary secretary. “We also havedrop buckets for folks donatingone or two items.”ButDavis noted that she’s seen
people go above and beyond sincethe program opened. Customershave been filling up bags muchlarger than the $10 option ontheir own, with some receipts
JBM-HH collects food for theneedy through Feds Feed Families
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The Memorial Chapel onthe Fort Myer portion of JointBaseMyer-Henderson Hall willhost the third installment in itsMoral Leadership Luncheonseries July 7.Attendees will be treated to
a free lunch in the Fellowship
Hall and then participate in aninformal presentation from guestspeaker Army Lt. Gen. James C.McConville, U.S. Army deputychief of staff, G-1.JBM-HHChap. (Maj.) Fred
Wendel conceived the programwhen he was stationed on FortMcPherson in Atlanta, Ga.,and is excited to incorporatethe quarterly event into the joint
base community.The presentation is unlike
other command presentationsin that it is a more informal,personal atmosphere, Wendeltold the Pentagram.“It’s getting key leaders to
give a presentation on leader-ship and its moral aspects,” hesaid. “It’s meant to be a pre-sentation that’s more personal.
They’re giving their professionalunderstanding of leadership butin a more personal kind of way.The atmosphere we provide ismore relaxed.”The two previous speakers
in the quarterly series wereMaj. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan,former commanding general of
Get a different perspective at JBM-HHMoral Leadership Luncheon series
see LEADERSHIP, page 4
News NotesAIE system
upgrades ongoingThe Automated Installation
Entry system (AIE II Plus)will undergo testing begin-ning July 6 until July 17.Personnel accessing JointBase Myer Henderson-Hallthrough Fort Myer’s WrightGate and Henderson Hall’sGate 1 may experience minordelays. Drivers who are DoDID cardholders accessing thosegates will have their ID cardscanned on hand-held devicesor will be instructed to use theelectronic pedestal. Testingis necessary to confirm thefunctionality of the systemin order to minimize delaysat the gates when the systemgoes live across the joint base.A date for full implementationof the AIE II Plus system willbe determined after successfultesting has been validated.
Red, white and BBQEnjoy the Family and
Mora le , Wel fa re andRecreation’s all-Americanbarbecue at the Officers’Club on the Fort McNairportion of the joint base July4. Gates open at 4 p.m. andbarbecue will be served at 5p.m.Watch the fireworks froma great setting at dusk. Opentomembers and non-membersalike. Enjoy family fun, goodfood and a waterfront view.Price is $24 per person beforeJuly 3; $26 per person at thegate. Formore information andto sign up, call 202-484-5800.
Red, white and poolSpend the Independence
Day poolside at the Officers’Club on the FortMyer portion
By Damien SalasPentagramStaff Writer
Due to high summerdemand for services—such ashelp with Permanent Changeof Station (PCS) orders— theJoint Base Myer-HendersonHall Military PersonnelDivision is streamlining itsbusiness processes by gettingthe word out to Soldiers aboutwho can help them PCS on aquick turnaround, accordingto JBM-HHHumanResourcesDirector Ken Washington.The MPD office in Bldg.
202 on theFortMyer portion ofJBM-HHprovides services forabout 8,000 Soldiers, retirees,civilians and family membersin the NCR, and during thesummer the Army asks moreof those Soldiers to relocatewith short notice, he said.“Around this time, there
is a greater demand for ourservices,” said Washingtonin a June 25 interview withthe Pentagram. “This timeof year Soldiers are moving toand from different locationsaround the world—some-times in a little more than
see NEWS NOTES, page 5
see FEED, page 4
see MPD, page 4
America, the beautifulCelebrating Independence Day
MPD leadership:Help availableto aid summerreassignmentsurge
Viewed from WhippleField on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, fire-works explode over theWashington, D.C., skylinefor Independence DayJuly 4, 2013. Each year,hundreds gather on andnear the joint base toview the fireworks show,which often illuminatesthe sky enough to makeout D.C. landmarks,such as the WashingtonMonument and theCapitolBuilding. Additionally,the Presidential SaluteBattery will fire a50-round salute at noonat Whipple Field on theFort Myer portion ofJBM-HH on IndependenceDay to celebrate thenation’s history. For alisting of JBM-HH holidayweekend operating hours,see page 6.
PHOTO BY RACHEL LARUE
PHOTO BY DAMIEN SALAS
One of several drop-off locations on the Fort Myer portion ofJBM-HH for the annual Feds Feed Families campaign locatedin the Commissary. Like last year, the Commissary on the FortMyer portion of the joint base will also be selling prepackagedbrown bags filled with items selected from the program’s most-needed list.
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Four Vietnam-era Soldiers laid to rest
This week in military historyCompiled by Jim Goodwin
Editor, Pentagram
July 21926:
Congress passes Public Law 446 (44 Stat. 780), establishing theSoldier’s Medal, which is awarded for heroic acts not performedduring combat operations, according to an entry on theThisDayin Military History website.
July 31775:
GeorgeWashington rides to the front of American troops gatheredat Cambridge Common in Massachusetts, and formally takescommand of theContinental Army, drawing his sword, accordingto an entry on the This Day in Military History website.
July 41776:
TheContinentalCongress approves adoption of theDeclaration ofIndependence, whichwas prepared byThomas Jefferson, withoutdissent, according to an entry on theThisDay inMilitaryHistorywebsite. President of theContinental Congress, JohnHancock, isthe first to sign the document. Charles Thomson, the Congresssecretary, also signed the document.
July 51861:
In southwesternMissouri, the first large-scale engagement of theCivil War begins, triggering an escalation in aggression betweenUnion andConfederate forces, according to an entry on theThisDay in Military History website.
July 61747:
Birth of famednaval legend JohnPaul Jones inArbigland, Scotland,according to an entry on Navy.mil. Jones was appointed to theContinentalNavy in 1775, and ismost famous for his quote duringthe battle between the Frigate BonhommeRichard and theHMSSerapis on Sept. 23, 1779: “I’ve not yet begun to fight!”
July 71941:
TheMarineCorps’ 1stMarineAircraftWing is activated atMarineCorps BaseQuantico, Va. Less than a year later, theWing wouldbe part of the offensive at Guadalcanal, according to an entry onthe Marine Corps’ History Division website. The battle was oneofmany that would distinguish the 1stMAW’s combat-hardenedreputation. The Wing saw combat in World War II, Korea andVietnam, earning five Presidential Unit Citations for gallantryduring those campaigns.
July 81944:
MarineCorps Sgt.Grant F.Timmerman is posthumously awardedthe Medal of Honor for his heroic actions on this day during theBattle of Saipan inWorldWar II, according to an entry on Navy.mil. Timmermanwas serving as a tank commanderwhen his tankwas halted by Japanese combatants, who hurled a grenade insidethe tank. Timmerman held the grenade to his chest, absorbingthe blast, sacrificing his own life to save others.
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Reading the Declaration ofIndependence by John Nixon, fromthe steps of Independence Hall,Philadelphia, July 8, 1776. Thisdrawing, by E.A. Abbey, was pub-lished in Harper’s Weekly.
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
OFFICIAL U.S. ARMY PHOTOGRAPH
An archived image of families sitting on Whipple Field on the Fort Myerportion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall as they wait for the annualIndependence Day fireworks over the National Mall. Though the photo is notdated, it is believed to have been taken in the late ’80s.
ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY PHOTO BY RACHEL LARUE
U.S. Army Capt. Carson Filipowski, right, presents an American flag to Peter Ramos, half-brother of U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Rainer S. Ramos, duringa graveside service in Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery, June 17. Four Soldiers - U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 James L. Phipps, Ramos, Staff Sgt.Warren Newton and Spc. Fred J. Secrist - went missing during the Vietnam War and were buried as a group in a single casket. According to the Department ofDefense, “On Jan. 9, 1968, the crew was on a mission over Quang Tin Province (now part of Quang Nam Province), South Vietnam, when the Huey was struck byground fire, causing it to crash and explode in a North Vietnamese bunker and trench system. The crew was declared missing in action. On Jan. 20, 1968, a U.S.led team recovered the body of Secrist and he was returned to his family for burial.”
PHOTO BY RACHEL LARUE
People on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Whipple Field wait for the fire-works to begin above Washington, D.C., July 4, 2013.
PENTAGRAM Thursday, July 2, 2015 3Community
By Lt. Gen. DavidHalverson and CommandSgt. Maj. Jeff HartlessU.S. Army InstallationManagement Command
July Fourth is a great occasionin our country and a day to cel-ebrate with patriotism.John Adams, the first vice
president and second presidentof the United States, helped writethe Declaration of Independence.He said, “I am apt to believethat it will be celebrated by suc-ceeding generations as the greatanniversary festival. It ought tobe solemnized with pomp andparade, with shows, games,sports, guns, bells, bonfires andilluminations from one end of thiscontinent to the other.”Independence Day remains
a national celebration just asPresident Adams predicted. Weencourage you to celebrate inthe spirit of independence andpatriotism that has endured for239 years. As Army professionalswho protect our freedom, wemust
remain aware of the risks presentat July 4 festivities.Outdoor activities are a source
of sunburn and heat injuries.Drink plenty of water and takefrequent breaks when workingor playing in hot weather. Wateractivities are also popular duringthe July Fourth weekend. Wearlife jackets while boating, swimonly in supervised areas and obeyposted signs.Pay attention to weather con-
ditions and get out of the waterat the first sign of bad weather.Alcohol doesn’t mix with
boating, swimming or driving.Watch your consumption anddon’t drink if you will operate anytype of vehicle. Give a responsibleperson details on where you willbe and how long you will be gonefor added safety.Enjoy Independence Day as
you celebrate with family andfriends. Please be safe becauseour nation needs each one ofus to support and defend thisgreat country.Once a Soldier, always a
Soldier. Soldier for Life!
IMCOM leaders:Independence Day causeto celebrate, but safely
By George MarkfelderJFHQ-NCR/MDWPublic Affairs
Past Army chiefs of staff werehonored for their outstandingservice to the nation during aspecial Twilight Tattoo called“Salute from the Chief,” hostedby the current Army Chief ofStaff Gen. RaymondT. Odiernoin Conmy Hall June 25.Former Chiefs of Staff of
the Army present were retiredGenerals Edward C. Vuono,Gordon R. Sullivan, Eric K.Shinseki, Peter Schoomaker,
and George W. Casey, alongwith Gen. Martin E. Dempsey,current chairman of the JointChiefs of Staff.Salute from the Chief is a
slightly modified production ofthe U.S. ArmyMilitary DistrictofWashington’s Twilight Tattoo.Twilight Tattoos are hour-long,live-action military pageantsperformed by Soldiers from the3dU.S. Infantry Regiment (TheOld Guard) and TheU.S. ArmyBand “Pershing’s Own.”Earlier in the day, Odierno
and the past chiefs laid a wreathat the Tomb of the Unknown
Soldier at Arlington NationalCemetery, recognizing thesacrifices America’s militarymembers have made at the altarof freedom.Twilight Tattoos are normally
held at 7 p.m., eachWednesdaythrough Aug. 19. The remainingshows for the 2015 Tattoo seasonare held at Whipple Field onthe Fort Myer portion of thejoint base. For more informa-tion and group reservations,contact the U.S. ArmyMilitaryDistrict of Washington at (202)685-2888, or visit our websiteat www.twilight.mdw.army.mil.
Top Soldier recognizespast Army leadership
H H H The United States Army Band H H HCALENDAR OF EVENTS
July 2 7:30 p.m. The U.S. Army Band Downrange will perform as part of the Independence Day Concerts: Rock, Pop and Patriotic! at the Bethany BeachBandstand in Bethany Beach, Del.
July 4 8 p.m. The U.S. Army Ceremonial Band and HeraldTrumpets will join the National Symphony Orchestra on the west lawn ofThe U.S. Capitolfor the National Fourth of July Celebration inWashington, D.C.
July 4 8 p.m. The U.S. Army Band Downrange will perform as part of the Independence Day Concerts: Rock, Pop and Patriotic! at the Rehoboth BeachBandstand at Rehoboth Beach, Del.
July 5 5 p.m. The U.S. Army Band Downrange will perform as part of the Independence Day Concerts: Rock, Pop and Patriotic! at the All Saints’Church and Saint George’s Chapel in Rehoboth Beach, Del.
July 5 7:30 p.m. The U.S. Army Concert Band and Army Chorus will perform at Lancaster’s Independence Day Celebration at Long’s Park Amphitheaterin Lancaster, Penn.
July 8, 15,22, 29
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.
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.
Conspirators tried
PHOTOS BY KATIE LEWIS
Dozens of Civil War re-enactors from the Gettysburg,Pa.-based Confederation of Union Generals gatheredat Grant Hall’s historic third-floor courtroom on theFort McNair portion of Joint Base Myer-HendersonHall June 20 to reenact the 1865 military tribunalof the conspirators in the assassination of PresidentAbraham Lincoln.The group worked with National Defense UniversitySpecial Collections Librarian Susan Lemke andEisenhower School for National Security andResourceStrategy professor Dr. Paul Severance to stage there-enactment, which was filmed by the NationalDefense University Audio Visual Department.The court room, which was renovated and openedlast year, will be available for public viewing duringthe next quarterly public open house Aug. 1 from10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information about theseopen houses, visit www.army.mil/article/146900/.
PHOTO BY SPC. CODY W. TORKELSON
Soldiers from The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps perform June 25 in ConmyHall at the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall during a “Salute from the Chief”Twilight Tattoo. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno hosted the event to honor former Armychiefs of staff.
OFFICIAL U.S. ARMY PHOTOS
LEFT - U.S. Army Lt. Gen. David D. Halverson, commander, U.S.Army Installation Management Command and assistant chief ofstaff for Installation Management. RIGHT - Command Sgt. Maj. JeffHartless, U.S. Army Installation Management Command.
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one month’s notice.”It is important the
Soldiers with tight reas-signment deadlines whocome into Bldg. 202 forassistance know MPDChief Doug Russell is ableto assist them, according toWashington, who empha-sized that getting in touchwith Russell before leavingthe MPD off ice canprevent hardships later on.“If they are told a nec-
essary service cannotbe completed before thedeadline, Chief Russellshould be whom they getin touch with,” he said.“MPD is a branch underthe Directorate of HumanResources, so they mayalso get in touch with meif that does not resolvetheir issue.”Recen t neg a t i v e
feedback via interac-tive customer evaluation
comments (ICE) hasprompted MPD to reachout to its customers.Russell – who can bereached at 703-696-3695 – also emphasizedthe benefits customersreceive by talking with himbefore leaving the officewith unresolved issues ina June 26 interview withthe Pentagram.“We t a ke t he s e
comments ser iouslywhen they appear, andmake every effort to helpreduce the stress relocationbrings Soldiers and theirfamilies,” said Russell.The summer peak
season can bring hard-ships on Soldiers andtheir families as PCSmoves can require Armyfamilies to move to newduty stations quickly,according to Russell“Sometimes Soldiers
are given orders to relocatefrom Human ResourcesCommand or SeniorLeadership Command inless than 90 days, which
gives families little timeto prepare,” said Russell.When orders are issued
requiring Soldiers toconduct a PCS move inless than 90 days’ time,additional assistance isrequired to move paper-work through the systemin a timely fashion.Reaching out to MPDChief of ReassignmentCharles Smith at 703-696-0004 is also an option toconsider before leavingthe office dissatisfied,according to Russell.See page 5 for a list
of f requent ly askedquestions and answersassociated with JBM-HHHR services.
Editor’s note: Additionalcoverage of JBM-HH’sMilitary Personnel Division,and tips to help allow forsmooth PCS transitions willbe published in upcomingeditions of the Pentagram.
Pentagram staff writerDamien Salas can be reachedat [email protected].
Joint Force Headquarters-National Capital Regionand Military District ofWashington, and MarineCorps Sgt. Maj. Bryan B.Battaglia, senior enlistedadvisor to the chairmanof the Joint Chiefs of Staff.“They spoke more from
personal experience andthen tied that in with theprofessional aspects ofleadership,” Wendel said.“It’s for people who havekey leadership positions tospeak about their experienceof leadership, what’s impor-tant to them, what they’velearned and what they wantto impart to others.”After lunch and the
presentation, the room isopened for questions.“There’s the opportunity
to ask questions, so it canbecome more a dialogue,”Wendel said.And Wendel hopes to
expand the luncheon seriesas it goes along, bringingin speakers who might notnecessarily be military per-sonnel, but who have aunique perspective to share.“It’s hopefully to give
those in uniform differentunderstandings of leader-ship and values andmorality
from a lot of different per-spectives,” he said.Wendel said he’s received
nothing but posit ivefeedback so far.“It seems like people have
benefitted from it,” he said.The Moral Leadership
Luncheon series is opento all active duty militarypersonnel, Department ofDefense civilians, contrac-tors and retirees.The July 7 luncheon is
scheduled for 11:30 a.m.to 1 p.m. in the Fellowship
Hall at Memorial Chapel.Wendel encouraged
attendees not to worry ifthey’re running late – thepresentation won’t beginuntil closer to noon, he said.RSVPs are due no later
than July 2.For more information,
contact Chap. (Maj.) FredWendel at 703-696-5688 orvia email at [email protected]
Pentagram staff writer GuvCallahan can be reached [email protected].
totaling near $100, she said.According to Davis, the
Commissary has collected3,057 pounds of food so far.“We’re off to a really
good start,” she said. “Weshould do really, reallywell this year.”JBM-HH collections will
be donated to the CapitalArea Food Bank in Lorton,Va., Davis said.
“What’s overwhelmingto me is that the donationshave grown,” she said. “I’msure it means a lot to alot of people.”Those desiring to add a
collection point at a partic-ular building should send anemail to [email protected] [email protected] or call 703-696-3291.Items on the “most-
needed” list include:Low-sodium or no saltcanned vegetables, canned
proteins (tuna, salmon,chicken, beans), cannedfruits and soups, condi-ments, multigrain cereals,individually-packagedsnacks and crackers, peanutbutter, brown and whiterice and pasta.Families also need 100
percent fruit juices, paperproducts, cleaning suppliesand hygiene items.
Pentagram staff writer GuvCallahan can be reached [email protected].
MPDfrom page 1
LEADERSHIPfrom page 1
FEEDfrom page 1
PHOTO BY DAMIEN SALAS
Right, Human Resource Specialist Eleanor Thomson at the Military PersonnelDivision in Bldg. 202 on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall,helps Army Lt. Col. Jose A. Rivera with his permanent change of station June 29.MPD supports some 8,000 Soldiers, retirees, civilians and family members.
For more JBM-HH event photos from this issue, visit us online at: www.flickr.com/photos/jbm-hh
PHOTO BY DAMIEN SALAS
Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the JointChiefs of Staff, Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan B.Battaglia, gives a presentation March 3 during thesecond quarterly Moral Leadership Luncheon hosted inMemorial Chapel on the Fort Myer portion of Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall. The next luncheon is July 7.
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of the joint base. Your favorite summerfoods will be served at the buffet, plus thefamily will have a great time with plannedevents and the live disc jockey. Open tomembers and non-members alike. Costis $10 per person at the gate for federalemployees and their family members. Formore information, call 703-524-0200.
Choose a “SoberRide” July 4The Washington Regional Alcohol
Program (WRAP), a public-private part-nership working to prevent drunk drivingin the Washington metropolitan region, issponsoring the 2015 Independence DaySoberRide program from 10 p.m., July4 until 4 a.m., July 5. To get a free cabride home (up to a $30 fare), call 800-200-8294 (TAXI). AT&T customersmaydial #WRAP (#9727) from their wirelessphones. Youmust be 21 or older to use theSoberRide service. See www.soberride.com for details, or callWRAP at 703-893-0461. SoberRide is offered in the Districtof Columbia, throughout the Marylandcounties ofMontgomery andPrinceGeorge’sand throughout the Northern Virginiacounties of Arlington, Fairfax, easternLoudoun and Prince William. For moreinformation visit www.wrap.org/soberride.
Reminder: Potomac’sGreat Falls off limits
The Armed Forces Disciplinary ControlBoard has placed the Potomac River –Great Falls area off limits to all militarypersonnel. Military personnel are notauthorized to go into this area; but theGreat Falls area is posted with off limitssigns applicable to everyone. The areaalong the Potomac River that extendsfrom Sycamore Island to Chain Bridgeis off limits due to the strong undertowcurrents. There have been many deathsof service members and their families inthe past. More specifics can be foundonline at www.army.mil/article/127982.Also, call the JBM-HH Safety Office formore information at 703-696-6996.
See something, say somethingJBM-HHofficials ask everyone to takepart
in theDepartment ofHomeland Security’s“See something, say something” campaign.Noticeable or suspicious activity that shouldbe immediately reported, including: personsmonitoring or photographing JBM-HHfacilities or gates; lost or compromised
security codes or access cards to criticalfacilities; multiple people who appear tobe working in unison exhibiting suspi-cious behavior; receipt of a threateningphone call or correspondence, includingvia social media, such as bomb threats;drivers attempting to park vehicles nearpublic events (such as theTwilight Tattoo);substances leaking fromvehicles; suspectedor confirmed hazardousmaterial leaks. Toreport an incident, immediately call 911and provide the five “W’s” of informationaboutwhatwas observed. Formore informa-tion, please call JBM-HH Police DispatchOperations at 703-696-3525 or the PoliceOperations Desk at 703-588-2801.
Last chance!Army Ten-Miler 10K qualifierThe final ArmyTen-Miler 10K qualifier
for the JBM-HH 2015 Army Ten-MilerTeam is July 10. Registration and participa-tion are free. This qualifier begins at 6:45a.m. at theMyer Fitness Center, Bldg. 414on the FortMyer portion of the joint base.To be eligible for a space on this year’sJBM-HH ATM team, runners must beactive duty; Family andMorale, Welfareand Recreation pays entry fees for teammembers into the 2015 Army Ten-Miler.Register online at www.jbmhhmwr.comor register the morning of each qualifierfrom 5:30 to 6:30 a.m. at the fitness center.For further information, contact ToddHopkins at 703-696-0594 or via emailat [email protected]
Vacation Bible SchoolVacationBible School atMemorialChapel
on the FortMyer portion of JBM-HHwillbegin July 13 and will continue throughJuly 17, 9:30 a.m. to noon daily. The sessionis free and is open to children aged 4through rising 6th graders. The theme isEverest: Conquering challenges withGod’smighty power. Kids will embark on a cooladventure as they climb through Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, playteam-building glacier games, enjoy yummytreats, experience Bible expeditions andtest out sciency-fun gizmos. Register atMemorial Chapel or call Betsy Hendrixat 703-696-6635 for more information.
Space A travel for dependentsof deployed service membersEffective immediately, dependents of
service members deployed for 30 or moreconsecutive days are authorized to travelspace available on Department of Defense
NEWS NOTESfrom page 1
Q: Who should I contact if I am experiencingdifficulty in getting retirement orders?Primary: Douglas Russell, chief, MilitaryPersonnel Division, 703-696-3695Alternate: Albert Brown, deputy chief, MPD,Human Resources, 703-696-8517
Q: What are the operating hours of the IDCard Facility?8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., but the best hours to comeare between 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., which is theslowest period of the day
Q: Who should I contact if I am experiencingdifficulty in getting PCS orders?Primary: Charles Smith, Reassignments Branch chief,703-696-0004Alternate: Douglas Russell, chief, Military Personnel Division,703- 696-3695
Q: How long should it take to receive PCS orders once acomplete packet is turned in?60 days from notification for normal actions; a short notice assignment(60 days or less) will take about seven business days
Q: Who should I contact if I am less than satisfied with militarypersonnel services while at Bldg. 202?Primary: Douglas Russell, chief, Military Personnel Division,703-696-3695Alternate: KenWashington, director, Human Resources,703-696-5779
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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 MILITARYAND FEDERAL EMPLOYEES
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aircraft in Category IV, accordingto a recently-signed memo by UnderSecretary of Defense Frank Kendall.Previously, dependents could travelvia space available on DoD aircraftif the service member was deployedfor at least 120 consecutive days. Thememo, which was distributed to com-batant commanders and secretariesof the military departments, statesthat the change will be incorporatedinto DoD Instruction 4515.13R, “AirTransportation Eligibility.”
Prevent West Nile VirusJBM-HH officials will be testing
for possible West Nile Virus-positivepools of mosquitos throughout thejoint base in an effort to determine ifthe virus is present locally. Officialshave also asked that everyone helpprevent potential contraction of thisvirus through prevention by elimi-nating potential breeding areas formosquitos around work areas andhomes. This means emptying areas
that can collect water, such as birdbaths or other objects that collectrain water. Additionally, the useof insect repellent containing thesmallest percentage of DEET alsohelps deter mosquito bites. Lookfor more details on testing datesand prevention methods in nextweek’s Pentagram.
FMWRDive-In Movie Night
The next JBM-HH Family andMorale, Welfare and RecreationDive-InMovieNight at the FortMyerOfficers’ Club Pool Complex, will beJuly 18. The film shownwill be “TheGoonies,” ratedPG.Gates open at 8:15p.m. and show time is 9 p.m.Admissionis free, but audience members mustprovide their own floatation/loungerafts or inner tubes. In the event ofsevere weather and/or high winds,showingwill be cancelled. For furtherinformation please call 703-939-1045.
Death noticeAnyone with debts owed to or by
the estate of Col. David B. Snodgrass,
National War College, NationalDefense University, must contact Lt.Col. Michael Herrera, the summarycourt martial officer for the Soldier.Snodgrass passed away June 20. CallHerrera at 202-685-3309.
Death noticeAnyone with debts owed to or
by the estate of Staff Sgt. Jay D.Burkins, Battle Co., WarriorTransition Brigade, Walter ReedNational Military Medical Center,must contact Capt. Miriam Urusa,the summary court martial officerfor the Solider. Burkins passes awayJune 16. Call Urusa at 301-400-0262.
News Notes submissionsPlease send your submissions for
the July 16 edition of the Pentagramvia email at [email protected] no later than noon, July 8. Allsubmissions must be less than 100words. Please note that submissionof a news note does not guaranteepublication.
JBM-HHIndependence Day
Operations and servicesholiday hours
Almost all activities on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall will beclosedFriday, July 3.The following facilities andplaces of businesshave reported open or closed hours for July 3. Unless otherwisenoted, this list applies to July 3. This list is not all encompassing;please check with the facility you wish to visit for 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, call703-979-8420.
Fort Myer AAFES Exchange Open 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Formore 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.
Firestone Closed July 3 and July 4.
Fort Myer Fitness Center Open 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Formore 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
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. Formore information, call 703-696-2977.
Rader Dental Clinic Closed Friday, July 3 andMonday, July 6.Fort Belvoir, Logan DentalClinic will have a provider tocover sick-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
Open 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Zembiec Pool Open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
NEWS NOTESfrom page 5
Correction:In the June 25 edition, the Pentagram misquoted asource in the “Headquarters Command Battalionwelcomes new leadership” article on page 4. Thequote should read, “I fully recognize and admire thegreat leadership vision you and Command SergeantMajor Pratt have displayed to lead this enormousbattalion,” he said.We apologize for this error.
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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.
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