Arlington National Cemetery Easter Sunrise Livestream Set for April 12 by Emily Mihalik Theme of the Service Is Hope

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PHOTO BY JEFFREY HEENEY Staff Sgt. Ethan Scheil, The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own”, stands outside of the commissary Tuesday while patrons enter. JBM-HH Commissary focuses on staff, safety while serving community By Alice Swan Pentagram Reporter

Arvester Brooks, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Commissary ofﬁcer said that while the COVID-19 situation has affected store operations, his staff is working hard to ensure shoppers are safe and able to get the items they need. Commissary patrons are now seeing some changes caused by the health scare. He noted that operating hours are now 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays, 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Brooks explained that high-risk patron shopping policies are currently being developed by the JBM-HH

command team and commissary officials. The PHOTO BY AMY SHUGRUE store has also instituted several other shopper Former Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall security specialist Staff Sgt. Gregory Shugrue isn’t resting while on perma- safety measures. nent change of station leave. While conducting physical training, his 19-month-old son Mason wanted to help. His help includes sitting on Dad’s back while he is doing a push up. For story on maintaining military fitness standards during see COMMISSARY, page 3 COVID-19 health crisis, please see Page 6-7. Arlington National Cemetery Easter sunrise livestream set for April 12 By Emily Mihalik theme of the service is hope. Human JBM-HH Public life is not perfect, we all have life chal- Affairs Specialist lenges. Through resurrection you still have hope to start again.” In a time of social distancing, a For those who may not know the long-held tradition will continue at significance of Easter, the chaplain Arlington National Cemetery April explained, “Easter celebrates the resur- 12. While the cemetery will not phys- rection of Jesus Christ, it’s the center ically open to the public for the cer- of Christianity, because of Easter, we emony, a virtual experience will be are who we are as Christians. The Bi- offered for all, as long as conditions ble tells us Jesus died on the cross on allow. The service will be live streamed a Friday and rose again on a Sunday. from the JBM-HH Facebook event Every Sunday we are celebrating that page at https://www.facebook.com/ Jesus rose again.” events/157705792123976/. The importance of hosting the cere- The service will take place from 6:30 mony at Arlington National Cemetery, to 7:30 a.m. and features guest speaker proximal to JBM-HH and the nation’s Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Thomas L. Sol- capital, is something the chaplain is hjem, the U.S. Army chief of chaplains. well aware of. The decision to stream live was made “The significance of this celebration in keeping with the mission to protect in the National Capital Region is to the force, preserve readiness and mit- enhance our community, it’s not just igate the risk of transmission of illness (for) Soldiers and Families,” he said. among personnel. “All the patriots that sacrifice for our The service is an opportunity to country are still alive in our hearts. practice spiritual wellness said Joint By having this service we are tell- Base Chaplain (Maj.) John Lee, the ing that this is important. Fort Myer Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall dep- is connected to Arlington National uty chaplain. Cemetery, not just geographically, but “As chaplains, we support service spiritually and emotionally. Mentally members, Families and civilians’ (the service is) a solemn reminder of spiritual fitness,” said Lee. “We want the sacrifice that has been made for us everyone to have the opportunity to to live peacefully.” practice their core.” Although there are changes to how At the heart of the Easter message is the service will be viewed, the amount hope. of preparation and commitment to the “Everyone needs hope,” said Lee. “Even if you’re not Christian, the see EASTER, page 4

Index Local forecast Chaplain’s Corner ...... page 2 Commissary changes ...... page 3 THURS. FRI. SAT. SUN. Maintaining standards ...... page 6-7 59 | 43 60 | 46 62 | 46 65 | 48 News Notes ...... page 11

For more weather forecasts and information, visit www.weather.gov. 2 Thursday, April 2, 2020 PENTAGRAM Chaplain’s Corner Appreciation — everyone needs it By Chaplain (Maj.) Bryant Casteel Action: JBM-HH Family Life Chaplain 1. Show Gratitude: • Psalm 100 declares, “Enter his gates with It’s no secret that relationships come with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give requirements. They entail open communica- thanks to him; bless his name” (verse 4). We tion and a willingness to make sacrifices for should therefore at all times and in all places give the relationship to flourish. While there are thanks to God — praising him in thought, word certainly differences in the ways different needs and deed. Like the Macedonian Christians, our are expressed, there are some common themes good works will shine like a city on a hill and  with all relationships. Everyone wants to feel bring glory to God in heaven, and promote rec- Zoom with valued and appreciated. We want our sacrifices, onciliation and appreciation in our relationships however great or small, to be acknowledged and with one another. honored. Unfortunately, we often feel unappre- 2. Journal: joint base RSO ciated — and this is true for all types of rela- • Speaking of the Psalms, one of the best ways By JBM-HH RSO tionships. From the workplace, to marriage, to of showing appreciation for God is to keep a parenthood, we all have a need to feel valued prayer journal. The Psalms may be thought of The Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Gospel and respected. as King David’s personal prayer journal, set to Service is offering the following religious support But we also have something working against music. Like David, we too can keep a journal of opportunities: us. Oftentimes we get so wrapped up in our the many things that God has blessed us with — Wednesday night Bible study at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom own needs that we forget that nobody is perfect things that we can offer back to God in thanksgiv- Video Conferencing. The gospel service at noon will at showing appreciation. In fact, if we look back ing and praise. Journaling is a great way to order continue to meet Sundays through Zoom. If individ- to our first parents, we can see that Adam and your thoughts and gain perspective on all that uals need a place to worship or connect,contact RSO at JBM.HHGospel@gmail and someone will reach Eve were unappreciative of the many gifts that God has done for you and those you love. out so individuals can Zoom in with RSO. God had bestowed upon them. Not being con- 3. Care for Others: The JBM-HH Gospel Service message is “We are tent to rule over creation according to God’s • Paul was overjoyed and amazed at the care he Shut Down; but Not Disconnected.” We are still able command, they valued the serpent’s lies over received at the hands of the Macedonians. They to exercise 1Thessalonians5:16-18, “Rejoice always, the security God himself provided. Their lack of had given all they had, and then some, to Paul’s pray without ceasing,give thanks in all circumstances; value of the word of God showed their preoc- ministry out of love for God and the Gospel. for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” cupation with their own glory — a glory they Notice that he tells us that they frst gave them- The Family Life Chaplain, Chaplain (Maj.) Bryant would have received if they had followed God’s selves to God — but through his will took care of Casteel, is offering online counseling by video or commands. Thus, there is in us something that everyone through them. Partake in this same spir- phone to anyone who is in need. is very sensitive to feeling valued. it of giving with the Macedonians, that we might If an individual would like to set up an appoint- We are created in God’s image, we are made express our gratitude to God through service to ment, please email Casteel at bryant.j.casteel.mil@ mail.mil. with dignity and integrity, and of infinite value. others. Keep your emergency beeper on By Chaplain (Col.) David M. Lockhart slope, but you know about the avalanches of adversity voice gave him some energy, and he was able to hold Command Chaplain 7th SC (T) that come in life. They come without warning; they on, but he had to wait. come in pairs. If it’s not one thing, it’s another. When Somebody needs to know today that God has picked A few years ago, I heard a story about a man, his you put a fre out in one place, a fre pops up in anoth- up your signal. Just hold on and have faith. Don’t give name was Anthony. One day he was skiing, enjoying er. Do you remember those avalanches of adversity in up because help is on the way. No matter how diffcult life, and riding gracefully through the trees when sud- your life that robbed you of your faith in God? your situation may be, keep your “emergency beeper” denly, without warning, the snow raced and the ground Anthony was buried in snow and ready to give up, (prayer, faith and hope) on because God will pick up collapsed. He was swept away, fying through the air in but all of a sudden, he heard some voices above him. your signal. a large avalanche, which caught him from behind. The The voices said, “We are here. We picked up the signal avalanche overtook him, and around him was nothing on your emergency beeper” — because skiers wear an Application: but white. He was buried 7-feet deep under the snow emergency beeper which goes off whenever an ava- This week while we practice social distancing in the — buried alive. lanche comes so that the rescue team can fnd them. work place and outside the work place, let us not social Anthony testifed that, in a real sense, he was ready to They said, “We picked up your signal. We are digging distance ourselves from God, keeping our emergency give up. He had no hope of surviving the avalanche. He right now. Hold on because we are right here. Don’t beepers on through faith, prayer and hope. It is very im- concluded that his life was over; an avalanche of snow give up because we are here.” All of a sudden, he got portant that we do this to keep our families and friends had him buried too deep for him to reach the surface some energy and strength that he did not have before. safe from the coronavirus and our faith strengthened to of the snow. You may have never been on a mountain Why? Because he heard a voice from above, and that combat fear.

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PHOTOS BY JEFFREY HEENEY Staff Sgt. David Szabo, The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” assists The JBM-HH Commissary signs remind customers to practice social distancing during the COVID-19 health patrons as they enter the commissary Tuesday. crisis. COMMISSARY from page 1

“We have 100% military identiﬁca- tion card check at the entry and we are asking customers to limit cash handling by paying with credit or debit cards,” said Brooks. “As an additional precaution, we are asking patrons not to bring their personal plastic or cloth shopping bags into the store. This is due to health ofﬁcials’ speculation that the virus hangs on to plastic and other solid surfaces.” Brooks said that to ensure everyone has a chance to get the items they need the commissary has placed purchase limits on certain products. “We have a two-item limit on chick- en, turkey, fresh beef and pork, and several other prepacked meat department items,” he explained. “There is a two-package limit on water and a one per purchase limit on goods such as toilet paper, paper towels, tissues, sanitizers, bleach and other cleaning supplies.” Brooks pointed out that commissary staff is following Centers for Disease The JBM-HH Commissary has changed the number of patrons who are allowed at one time. Shoppers are lined up outside of the com- Control and Prevention and public missary Tuesday. health standards on social distancing. To Although there are limits to purchas- delivered each day,” said Brooks. not be able to have the store shelves ensure staff and customer safety he out- ing certain items, Brooks said there “Now we are getting three trucks with stocked,” he added. lined some of the steps they’ve taken. are still challenges. dry goods and two trucks with chilled With the goal to continue to keep “We are allowing only 50 shoppers “Keeping the store stocked has been items. We want to get these items out the commissary operating as safely in the store at a time and have san- a challenging, but our distributor and to the customers, so I reached out to as possible for the local community, itizing wipes available at the store (Defense Commissary Agency) is our military commanders for help, Brooks asked patrons to be patient. entrance,” he said. “Signage on safe doing the best they can with the avail- and they came through for us.” “Please follow our policies and be practices are posted throughout the able resources,” he said. Since March 24, JBM-HH Marines patient with us as we get through this store and we have marked off 6-feet The store was also faced with an and Soldiers have been helping at the event,” Brooks said. “We thank our increments in the checkout lane. If issue of managing more truck deliver- store. Brooks said the service mem- customers who have been patient. you have a large shopping cart and are ies, he said. bers are following the same safety This is your commissary, and we want behind it, that gives you that approxi- “Normally we get one truck of dry measures as store employees. you to be able to continue shopping mate 6 feet distance.” goods and one truck of chilled goods “Without this assistance, we would safely.”

A sign is shown outside of the JBM-HH Commissary explaining the number of patrons who are allowed inside at any given time.

Keeping shelves stocked at the JBM-HH Commissary has been a challenge during the COVID-19 health crisis. Soldiers and Marines are assisting commissary work- ers with restocking shelves. A bagger at the JBM-HH Commissary bags food Tuesday. 4 Thursday, April 2, 2020 PENTAGRAM EASTER Keeping with tradition from page 1 day will continue. By Emily Mihalik how commanders on the battlefield com- Religious support JBM-HH Public municated, or just on a day-to-day basis specialist Sgt. 1st Class Affairs Specialist to let everyone know what’s going on,” Denise Min said, “This explained McKay. “So, there’s a bugle call is my first sunrise (at Commencing the April 12 service is a for when to wake up, when to have a meal, JBM-HH). Everything time-honored U.S. Army Band Easter sun- when to come into formation.” about the service is rise tradition, the church call, performed by The church call however, predates the unique, (as is) see- The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Civil War. ing the magnitude (of Own” bugler Master Sgt. Troy McKay. “Just before the Civil War, all bugle calls preparation).” McKay has served the U.S. Army Band were compiled in a manual so everyone in What makes the cer- for 21 years, and for the past decade, has the United States Army would know what emony different than performed the church call at the Arlington these different calls would mean,” he said. others, is the level of National Cemetery Easter Sunrise Service. And church call actually predates all of collaboration, said Min. The service has traditionally been per- that. It was used back in France. The earli- “It’s a joint event … formed in the cemetery’s amphitheater. est record of that is from a book in 1845. and there will be unique “That is such a moving experience, being “It used to be every week for the regi- elements (including) the PHOTO BY EMILY MIHALIK (and playing) in the amphitheater,” said ments. Now we primarily use the bugle The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Army band,” she said. McKay. “To think, it turns a century old for funerals or reveille — raising the flag to Own” bugler Master Sgt. Troy McKay plays a The livestreamed cere- this year, the amphitheater. Just to think all start the duty day. And taps is performed at bugle call during the 2019 JBM-HH Easter Sun- mony will be the result the amazing things that have taken place most military posts at (9 p.m.).” rise Service. months of dedicated in that theater, the amazing music, the McKay said, for himself, the continuity chorus, which is just one of the most amaz- work. premiere bands in just the last century who of the church call at the Easter Sunrise ing pieces of music that has been written to “Behind the curtain, performed right there, all the bugle calls Service has special meaning. reflect the miraculous moment of resurrec- (religious support staff that happened right there and I get to be “In 100 years, there will be some oth- tion,” explained McKay. members such as Min) just a small part of that. Just to hear those er bugler in my place, making the sound Anyone can connect with the music are making sure (the notes echoing over all that marble and to in the same place and location,” he said. regardless of whether they celebrate Easter, event planning is) right see the impact on (attendees), it’s very “That’s humbling.” McKay said. and is effective,” Lee moving.” In addition to the church call, McKay “We have people coming back, year after said. The church call is a unique element that said that components for the U.S. Army year,” he said. The message Lee is rooted in tradition. Band and Army Chorus are to perform. Author’s note: Since this interview was wants everyone to know First, McKay said, it’s important to real- The musicians work with the chaplain’s conducted, it has been determined that is that “Easter is for ev- ize that the bugle call itself is long rooted in office to pick music that meet the moment the observance will live streamed to honor eryone, (it’s for) people military history. he said. social distancing guidelines. McKay will going through difficult “There are a lot of different bugle calls McKay said he is looking forward to still perform the church call as bugler and times and relationships, out there, and before there was any form hearing the “Hallelujah” chorus. soloists will perform music for the Army (it’s a reminder) they of instant communication, bugle calls were “Every year we end with the ‘Hallelujah’ Band. can start again.” Possible changes at MTF pharmacies in response to COVID-19 By Military Health Systems and co-pays apply for nonactive duty Communications Office beneficiaries). To switch to home delivery, the In response to the current COVID-19 easiest way to transfer a prescription is outbreak, military treatment facilities via the Express Scripts mobile app or and pharmacies under the Military online at the Tricare website. Health System may need to change Beneficiaries who need prescriptions or limit access or services available to urgently can access up to three, 30-day nonactive duty service members, their supplies of medications at retail net- Families or retired beneficiaries. Mili- work pharmacies. Co-pays will apply. tary commanders of MTFs will make Co-payments are directed by statute local determination of which services and DOD cannot waive them. may be limited, but those decisions Beneficiaries with an active prescrip- will be based on ensuring the health, tion on file at a military pharmacy can safety and security of patients, staff and ask their retail pharmacist to contact beneficiaries. the military pharmacy to make a trans- “The health and protection of our fer. In the event the transfer cannot be patients, health care teammates and the PHOTO BY AIRMAN 1ST CLASS ABBEY RIEVES coordinated, beneficiaries may need to community is essential as we preserve U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Montea Armstrong, 17th Medical Group pharmacy technician, fills call their prescriber to obtain a pre- a prescription at the Ross Clinic’s pharmacy on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, March the fighting force,” said Col. Markus 23. The 17th MDG activated a drive-in pharmacy to minimize personnel in the clinics and scription that they can take to their Gmehlin, Defense Health Agency medical staff delivered prescriptions to the patients outside the clinic in their cars. pharmacy of choice. Pharmacy Operations Division acting For beneficiaries needing to refill chief. “We are taking necessary steps to services. These will be temporary solu- severity of the spread of COVID-19 at their prescriptions, patrons are re- ensure that our teams who are caring tions that will be assessed daily. a specific location. If pharmacy ser- minded that standard refill policies for patients and delivering critical med- In the case of a local outbreak or a vices are limited, they will be assessed apply. Please wait until only 25% of the ications do so in a safe environment. confirmed case of COVID-19 at mili- and reopened as soon as it is safe for prescription remains before submitting This may mean temporary limitations tary MTF pharmacy, MTF command- personnel and beneficiaries. a request to refill a prescription. to military pharmacy services. We are ers are authorized to limit pharmacy Tricare beneficiaries have several Beneficiaries with questions or con- committed to ensuring that you have services as necessary. This may include: options available to ensure continued cerns should contact ExpressScripts, access to your prescriptions via home • Alternative pickup options (stag- access to needed medications. Tri- where pharmacists are available 24/7 to delivery and/or retail network pharma- gered pickup times, curbside pickup, care pharmacy home delivery allows answer questions, offer counseling and cies in the event that military pharmacy etc.). beneficiaries to order up to a 90-day support, and assist with prescription services are temporarily disrupted.” • The temporary transfer of nonen- supply of most medications safely and orders. Call ExpressScripts at (877) Careful local assessments will de- rolled, nonactive duty service members conveniently, with delivery to their 363-1303. termine the status of each individual and/or nonactive duty Family members home addresses in the U.S. or an Tricare beneficiaries can also call military pharmacy and may result in to home delivery or retail. APO/FPO address. (Please note that their local MTF pharmacy. Visit the temporary measures to adapt to this • The temporary closure of a military quantity limits apply; laws for mailing Tricare website to find a pharmacy’s changing situation. In extreme cases, pharmacy. certain medications such as controlled phone number. there may be temporary, partial or full MTF commanders will make a case- substances vary state by state; home To find a retail network pharmacy, limitations of military MTF pharmacy by-case determination based on the delivery is not available in Germany; visit the ExpressScripts website.

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Army leaders announced new reenlistment and promotion policies that will last until Sept. 30, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to change how the military operates. “In response to COVID-19, we’ve made some important changes to enlisted promotion and retention policies to take care of our people and keep our Army ready,” Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Grinston said. “We are taking unprecedented and immediate action to keep the right people in the right rank when we need them most.” The initiatives include short-term reenlistment opportunities, virtual promotion boards and halting certain qualifications that are all intended to “protect the force and preserve readiness,” said Sgt. Maj. Stuart Morgan, the Army’s career counselor. “It’s unknown if the COVID-19 outbreak is going to end two weeks from now or six months from now — or even longer,” Morgan continued. “It’s a constant analysis we go through; we are reevaluating the environment and identifying the op- PHOTO BY PFC. LAWRENCE BROADNAX erational environment that we’re in.” Capt. Ryan King, Company D commander, 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division To date, the Army has at least administers the oath of enlistment to Spc. JaQuan Jenkins, quartermaster and chemical equipment repairer, also from the regiment March 14 at Camp Bhan Dan Lan Hoi, Kingdom of Thailand. 288 confirmed cases of COVID-19, which include 100 Soldiers, 64 civil- transition out, but their civilian job are empowered to conduct virtual Basic Leader, Master Leader and ian employees, 65 dependents, nine opportunities disappeared,” Morgan personnel boards instead of meeting Sergeants Major courses. cadets and 50 Army contractors. said, while the COVID-19 outbreak troops in-person. These commanders Although Soldiers must still pass has slowed the economy. will also have the liberty to choose their Army Physical Fitness Test SHORT-TERM Last week, more than 3 million how their boards are conducted. to rank up, they can use their last REENLISTMENTS Americans filed for unemployment. Battalion command sergeants APFT score for these purposes, he Roughly 9,000 Soldiers are within “The Army understands the (eco- major can also make promotion rec- said. This interim change is also ap- six months of leaving the Army and nomic) environment right now,” ommendations to the commanders plied to their weapons qualifications. now eligible for short-term reenlist- Morgan said. “We’re not just going based on one-on-one interactions “Soldiers with an expired APFT ment, Morgan said, with extension to push a Soldier out to the front with eligible Soldiers, Clark said. would normally lose their promot- options available from three to 11 gate and say ‘good luck.’ A job that “Commanders can either do a able status, but we’ve taken those months. may have been available two weeks normal monthly promotion board or expiration dates and extended them Interested Soldiers must get ago has now disappeared.” if their command is decentralized, so their commands don’t have to approval from their commander. This initiative is a chance for the they’ll do the virtual boards,” Clark worry about putting their Soldiers at The initiative was sparked by the Army to take care of its people, he said. “Battalions may have Soldiers risk,” Clark said. COVID-19 pandemic, Morgan said, said. located in different states or differ- If troops are fully qualified to pro- and intended to bridge the gap be- ent areas where traveling would be mote, except for their PME require- tween separating Soldiers and those VIRTUAL PROMOTIONS required to attend.” ments, he said, they will receive a who committed to 12-month reen- Another way to ensure force full promotion and will have until listments or longer. readiness is to continue promoting QUALIFICATIONS HALTED their next rank to complete their “We learned Soldiers wanted to troops, said Sgt. Maj. Mark Clark, In addition to virtual promotion required schooling. continue their service,” Morgan said, the Army G-1 directorate of military boards, Professional Military Education Army leaders are taking care of “but some were unable to commit to personnel management sergeant requirements have been halted for Sol- their Soldiers, Clark said. an entire year or longer.” major. diers in the Advanced Leader Course “It’s in line with the chief of staff Previous reenlistment options for But with travel restrictions in place, and Senior Leader Course. Those of the Army’s top priority,” said. Soldiers start at 12 months or lon- conducting these critical promotion affected will enroll on a later date. “We are developing policies to help ger, with some contracts that include boards can be challenging, he said. “We don’t want Soldiers to leave commanders protect our people. We bonuses worth up to $80,000. There However, Army leaders have empow- their homes and be in a mass popu- have some of the greatest weapon are no bonuses included with these ered battalion commanders to assess lation in an attempt to get trained,” systems the world has ever seen. new, short-term reenlistments. these risks, and adopt virtual promo- Clark said. “So again, this is another “But those weapon systems don’t The benefit of these reenlistments, tion boards “as a means to mitigate opportunity to mitigate the risk.” mean anything without the people. however, is to give Soldiers financial that risk,” Clark said. Some Soldiers will complete their We have to make sure we keep peo- stability during an uncertain time. In other words, for the next six requirements through distance ple first because people are our key “Many Soldiers were preparing to months, battalion commanders learning, like troops enrolled in to win as a team.” Army to help convert vacant buildings into hospitals as COVID-19 spreads By Thomas Brading cases March 22, and more than 5% Army News Service of the world’s confirmed cases. The state will receive 10,000 temporary Army leaders announced plans to rooms over the next few weeks. quickly convert unused buildings into New York will become “the stan- makeshift hospitals in multiple states, dard-setter,” Semonite said, for how starting in New York, as hospitals USACE will respond. brace for medical shortages caused “Most of the governors are saying by the COVID-19 pandemic. their peak (confirmed cases are) This week, construction is set to somewhere projected around the kick off as the Jacob K. Javits Con- middle of April. This is not ‘take vention Center in Manhattan will all the time in the world’ to do it,” be refitted into a 1,000-bed hospital Semonite said, adding USACE must and an additional 1,800 field med- provide a solution before the peak ical stations, officials said. Soldiers numbers are reached. from the New York National Guard, Last week, USACE leaders walked U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and through several potential New York civilian employees will prepare the buildings, including the Javits Center medical facility, slated to begin oper- in Manhattan and State University of ating in a week to 10 days. New York school buildings, Semonite The race against the virus is “an said, adding his engineers would walk unbelievably complicated problem” through 10 other buildings in New York. that needs a simple solution, said Lt. USACE has produced a “standard

Gen. Todd T. Semonite, command- PHOTO BY USACE, NEW YORK DISTRICT design” to retrofit medical facilities, ing general of U.S. Army Corps of USACE personnel, working in support of FEMA, have spent the past several days per- Semonite said. He showed a pamphlet Engineers. forming site evaluations for constructing alternate medical facilities in response to the of the design, and said it was already This solution, he said, begins with COVID-19 Pandemic. These facilities will provide care for nonCOVID patients to help al- sent to White House officials, and ap- state governors. leviate the burden on hospitals and provide additional beds/facilities for patients battling proved by both HHS and FEMA. the virus. USACE has surveyed 14 sites so far and will begin work at the Jacob Javits Local leaders will pinpoint available Convention Center shortly. Due to the uncertainty of buildings, like hotels, dormitories COVID-19, the Army is trying to and convention centers, in a priori- pressure abilities to keep the virus the state, Semonite explained. understand the capabilities of every tized order. Once identified, the ex- sealed off from room to room, and be state, while focusing on hotspots like isting buildings will be leased by the outfitted with the appropriate medi- NEW YORK BECOMES New York, California and New Jersey. state and handed over to USACE. cal supplies based off a list provided ‘STANDARD-SETTER’ FOR “We can’t go everywhere, so we are The Corps will take over and hire by the Department of Health and USACE really asking for the federal govern- contractors “in an exceptionally short Human Services and the Federal “The Empire State” has become ment to be able to help prioritize amount of days,” Semonite explained Emergency Management Agency, he the epicenter for the airborne virus in our efforts with FEMA, to be able to at a Pentagon press briefing March said. the United States, as confirmed cases send us to the right place,” Semonite 20. Finally, each facility will be staffed topped 30,000 March 25, officials said. “This has to be weeks; this can’t The facilities will need negative with medical professionals hired by said. This is a sharp rise from 4,812 be months.” 6 Thursday, April 2, 2020 PENTAGRAM PENTAGRAM Thursday, April 2, 2020 7 Troops maintain standards amid COVID-19 HPCON measures

By Julia Simpkins ing to motivate and maintain disci- Marines on Henderson Hall must “First sergeant told us to find a way JBM-HH Command pline. also maintain grooming and fitness to keep Soldiers engaged and enter- Information Officer At Headquarters and Headquar- standards. Marine Capt. Jamison Wil- tained while maintaining readiness ters Company, U.S. Army Garrison, liams said his Marines are keep fit and standards, so I had my Soldiers doing The potential for contracting the Command Sgt. Maj. Jamila Smith maintaining standards easily, despite virtual PT,” said Sgt. 1st Class Denise virus known as COVID-19, and its said squad leaders are charged with social distancing mandates. Min, HHC platoon sergeant. accompanying Health Protection making sure troops are motivated. “Maintaining healthy habits during “Now is the time to reach back and Condition measures has forced the They are well aware of what is ex- these difficult and trying times is so use the skills that we already had before Department of Defense to enact in- pected of them, she said. important. Maintaining our standards depending entirely on someone else,” creasing levels of protective measures “As for grooming standards and within the context of these healthy hab- said the sergeant major of her leaders. for those in and out of uniform. any others, like (physical readiness its is also important,” said Williams. “I “Use the tools available like YouTube to While most civilian personnel training), Soldiers are instructed to know it’s possible to fight and win over teach how to cut your own hair, Pinter- are teleworking, they don’t have to maintain the best way they can,” said both the coronavirus and the urge for est to provide a full body workout plan. shave or exercise or even cut their Smith. “However, as a leader during lax standards by staying accountable All the Soldiers need is the initiative, hair. Standards for service members, this unprecedented moment in time, and supportive of each other.” pride, and motivation to do it. So far, however, do not lower despite the one must consider how to accomplish HHC 1st Sgt. Dustin Hall challenged I have not seen issues in this area as a challenges of not having formations certain tasks. This requires creativity his platoon leaders to find ways to keep certain level of pride has been main- or barbers. Military leaders are now and truly leading those who are unfa- troops entertained and actively en- tained. I believe that when you look faced with the challenge of continu- miliar with difficult times.” gaged in physical readiness. good, you feel good. Be resilient!”

PHOTO BY SGT. 1ST CLASS DENISE MIN Staff Sgt. Matthew Holiﬁeld, HHC, USAG, tries to keep a straight face during a haircut by his wife, Amber.

SCREENSHOT BY SGT. 1ST CLASS DENISE MIN PHOTO COURTESY OF MAJ. SHEENA RUBIN Sgt. 1st Class Denise Min, a platoon sergeant for HHC, uses creative ways to show her Soldiers Maj. Sheena Rubin, HHC, USAG, lifts weights to ensure she maintains her physical different ways of maintaining standards during the COVID-19 health crisis. as well as military height and weight standards.

Marine Cpl. Tyler R. Frank, an inventory management specialist, Henderson Hall Bat- Marine Sgt. Hector Gaonatorres, the warehouse chief, Henderson Hall Battalion supply, runs talion supply, uses an ammo can as part of physical training. with ammo cans.

PHOTO COURTESY OF SGT. TYLANDIS MILLER Push ups are one of the ways Marine Lance Cpl. Austin J. Jenkins, a supply administrative specialist, Henderson Hall Battalion supply, is remaining physically ﬁt during the COVID-19 Sgt. Tylandis Miller, HHC, USAG, maintains his shaving regimen. health crisis. 8 Thursday, April 2, 2020 PENTAGRAM

PHOTO BY JOHN WAYNE LISTON Krystal Moore, a licensed practical nurse, takes the tempera- PHOTO BY SENIOR AIRMAN SEAN MADDEN ture of a Soldier during a secondary screening on March 24 at New York Army National Guard Soldiers with the 133rd Composite Supply Company demonstrate assembling a cot Madigan Army Medical Center’s Winder Clinic on Joint Base at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City March 26. The convention center will be an alternate Lewis-McChord in Tacoma, Washington. Winder Clinic has been care site to ease the bed shortage of New York Hospitals as part of the state response to the COVID-19 outbreak. designated as the JBLM enhanced COVID-19 screening site. Army seeks retired medical Soldiers to support COVID-19 efforts By Devon L. Suits • Respiratory specialist, 68V “Soldiers (who) are called upon to service, their retirement pay will stop, Army News Service • Medic, 68W deploy — in this case here to support as the Army places them on active the government and our nation — we duty pay. A Soldier’s length of tour More than 14,000 retired Sol- Medical support look at cross leveling within (Army) and location would be based on the diers have already shown interest Army Chief of Staff Gen. James Mc- Medical Command,” said Army Sur- needs of the force, officials said. in returning to active duty after the Conville also announced March 26 geon General Lt. Gen. Scott Dingle. Recalled Soldiers will not be eligi- Army recently reached out to more that two Army hospitals are heading With portions of the active duty ble for promotion, and the Army will than 800,000 of them to assist in the to New York and expected to start force deployed, the Army looks to consider waivers for those who cannot COVID-19 pandemic response, G-1 treating nonCOVID-19 patients by leverage the recalled volunteers and meet current height and weight re- officials said Friday. Monday, as part of an interagency its reserve force to support impacted quirements, officials said. Uniforms “The U.S. Army is actively seeking approach to help decrease the burden medical treatment facilities to ensure will be determined at a later date, as retired officers, noncommissioned on state health care facilities. the readiness of the force. Army leaders continue to develop officers and other Soldiers to assist The 531st Hospital Center at Fort Protecting U.S citizens from an onboarding process for returned with COVID-19 pandemic response Campbell, Kentucky, and the 9th COVID-19 requires a vital call to ac- personnel. efforts,” officials said in a statement. Hospital from Fort Hood, Texas, were tion, Army officials said in a separate Once a Soldier’s service is complete, “When the nation called, they have expected to set up at the Javits Center message to the retired Soldiers. their years of service would be recal- answered, and now that call has come last weekend, McConville said during culated, which could increase their again,” said officials. “This extraor- a Pentagon press briefing. Return to service retirement pay. dinary challenge requires equally Soldiers with the 627th Hospital at Former active and Army Reserve “We’re asking our ‘Soldier for Life’ extraordinary solutions.” Fort Carson, Colorado, were slated to Soldiers who have been retired for Family to once again answer the call The Army is currently looking for deploy to Washington state Sunday, less than five years must meet the to duty and rejoin our ranks for this the following medical specialties: McConville added. necessary certifications and eligibility noble cause,” officials said. “If you An advance party arrived in the state criteria before returning to service, are interested in becoming an import- • Critical care officers, 60F March 25 and started coordinating officials said. By law, retirees currently ant part of the solution against this • Anesthesiologist, 60N with local officials to determine a serving in key medical positions can- pandemic, please visit Army Human • Nurse anesthetist, 66F suitable hospital location. Overall, the not be recalled into service, as their Resources Command website … for • Critical care nurse, 66S units will provide close to 300 hospital absence could impact current state more information and to apply. It • Nurse practitioner, 66P beds in New York and about 250 beds medical operations. would be our honor to have you on • Emergency room nurse, 66T in Washington, he said. If a Soldier is selected to return to the Army team again.”

PHOTO BY PETTY OFFICER 2ND CLASS ABIGAYLE LUTZ Sailors prepare to admit a patient aboard the hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) Sunday. Mercy deployed in support of the nation’s COVID-19 response efforts, and will serve as a referral hospital for nonCOVID-19 patients currently admitted to shore-based hospitals. This allows shore base hospitals to focus their efforts on COVID-19 cases. One of the Depart- ment of Defense’s missions is Defense Support of Civil Authorities. DOD is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, as well as state, local and public health authorities in helping protect the health and safety of the American people. USNS Mercy begins treating patients in Los Angeles By Navy Petty Officer L.A.” commands, as well as more than 70 civil ser- 2nd Class Natalie Byers While in Los Angeles, the ship will serve as a vice mariners. Its primary mission is to provide U.S. 3rd Fleet referral hospital for nonCOVID-19 patients cur- an afloat, mobile, acute surgical medical facility rently admitted to shore-based hospitals, and will to the U.S. military that is flexible, capable and The Navy hospital ship USNS Mercy has accept- provide a full spectrum of medical care, including uniquely adaptable to support expeditionary war- ed its first patients in Los Angeles during its sup- general surgeries, critical care and ward care for fare, officials said. The ship’s secondary mission port of the nation’s COVID-19 response efforts. adults. This will allow local health professionals is to provide full hospital services to support U.S. “I couldn’t be more proud of our crew for all to focus on treating COVID-19 patients and for disaster relief and humanitarian operations world- the hard work they did to get us here and ready shore-based hospitals to use their intensive care wide. in such a short time,” said Navy Capt. (Dr.) John units and ventilators for those patients. The U.S. 3rd Fleet is operating as the Maritime Rotruck, the Mercy Military Treatment Facility “The men and women embarked on board Mer- Command Element West for U.S. Naval Forces commanding officer. “Being able to accept our cy are energized, eager and ready to provide relief Northern Command, under U.S. Northern Com- first patients is a true testament of the teamwork to those in need,” Rotruck said. mand for defense support of civil authorities in between Mercy, the Navy, the State of California, The Mercy is manned for the mission by Navy support of the Federal Emergency Management the county of Los Angeles and the city and Port of medical and support staff assembled from 22 Agency, the lead agency. PENTAGRAM Thursday, April 2, 2020 9

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JBM-HH leaders to host virtual tion coordinator for the most current guidance on Commissary changes town hall Thursday completing transition readiness seminar require- There are now 100-percent ID card checks at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Com- ments. the Fort Myer Commissary. The commissary is mander Col. Kimberly Peeples will join lead- The staff will remain available via email and tele- open normal hours except that the commissary ers on the joint base for an informative virtual phone to complete individual counseling and cap- is not opening for early bird shopping, which town hall hosted from the JBM-HH Facebook stone review appointments and related transition provides more time to clean and restock shelves. page. The event will start at 1 p.m. Thursday, services. For transition support, please contact Normal open hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 streamed from www.facebook.com/jbmhh. the office during normal business hours from 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The video link is https://www.facebook.com/ a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information on these Saturday and 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. events/571317133484598/. services, visit the Henderson Hall CMRC online The town hall live stream is a part of a series of at http://www.mccshh.com/crmc.html. Fort Myer Thrift Shop community grants town halls leadership will participate into inform The Fort Myer Thrift Shop is now accepting ap- and update the joint base workforce and commu- Old Guard Dining Facility switches plications for community grants to organizations nity. The town halls will take place Thursdays at 1 to “grab-and-go” that provide services and/or support to military p.m. from the JBM-HH Facebook page. The Old Guard Dining Facility will take addi- organizations, personnel and their Families. Re- tional steps to further distance the culinary spe- quests are accepted from 501 c (3) and govern- CDC provides COVID-19 updates cialists from patrons. The facility is transitioning ment entities in this area. Additional information The Centers for Disease Control and Preven- from the current “to-go” concept to and application forms are available online at www. tion continues to closely monitor the outbreak of a “grab-and-go” concept, meaning all food items fortmyerthriftshop.org under community grants. 2019-nCoV. For more information and guidance, will be labeled and prepackaged, with little to no Requests must be postmarked by April 23. Ques- visit https://health.mil/News/Inthe-Spotlight/Coro- interactions between patrons and culinary spe- tions may be emailed to communitygrantsfmts@ navirus. cialists. With this change, there is no impact to the gmail.com. current meal schedule or manning cycle. Thank COVID-19 affecting PCSing you for the support and understanding in this Fort McNair clinic closed Soldiers who are permanently changing sta- matter. Due to the expansion of precautions across the tions Soldiers and Families on orders to or from community surrounding the COVID-19 devel- a country with a Centers for Disease Control Marine Corps Exchange moves opment, Andrew Rader U.S. Army Health Clinic and Prevention warning level category 3 for to cashless service only will begin to limit visitor access and increase COVID-19 (Korea and Italy) will stop movement The Henderson Hall Marine Corps Exchange is screening protocols. Fort McNair Clinic is closed and delay travel until May 6 or further notice, ac- currently no longer accepting cash payment as an and will be centralizing all patient care at Rader cording to an Army message. If a service member option. To prevent hand-to-hand transmission of Clinic for the JBM-HH and McNair beneficiaries. receives orders from Joint Base Myer-Henderson germs, the Exchange is accepting card payments For patients who live or work on Fort McNair, Hall’s Military Personnel Division, please contact only. The MCX is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. please temporarily use the Rader Main Clinic line Douglas Russell at (703) 696-3695, or by email to make an appointment at (833) 853-1392 for at [email protected] with any Exchange curtails services the Fort Myer location. Or, like always, individ- questions. There will be no dining in at Exchange facilities, uals can use tricareonline.com or call the NCR Department of Defense customers who are or with only food “to-go” available. Appointment Line at (855) 227-6331. The clinic were expected to PCS to Korea or Italy and pre- • The main store will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 asks that visitors without an appointment or need viously arranged to have their household goods, p.m. Monday through Saturday. Sunday hours are for other medical services, such as lab/pharmacy/ unaccompanied baggage and privately owned ve- unchanged. Starbucks will open at normal times. radiology/immunizations, avoid entering Andrew hicle shipments and official travel tickets issued by All concessions at main store will close at 6 p.m. Rader and Fort McNair clinics. Additionally, the JBM-HH, are requested to contact the JBM-HH • Precision Tune Auto Care will be open Mon- clinic will be enhancing its screening protocols be- Transportation Office. day to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday fore patients enter the building. This could cause The transportation office can be reached by from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. a slight delay as an individual arrives. Though the calling (703) 614-7190/91 or by email at m_hnhl_ • Panda Express will now close at 7 p.m. screening process for most will take less than a [email protected]. Please contact the office • Myer Watch and Jewelry Repair is closed. minute, the clinic encourages patients to arrive 10 with any questions regarding the rescheduling or • The snack area in the Express Snack Avenue is minutes earlier than normal. cancellation of shipments and flights due to the closed. travel restrictions that are currently in place for • The Myer Optical Shop will be closed through United we stand Korea and Italy. Saturday. The U.S. Army Band continues to serve the The direct point of contact for this transpor- community through a new online series focused tation announcement is transportation officer CYS update on bringing us all (virtually) together and creating Kenny Hopkins at (703) 693-8541 and by email Cody CYS Center is open for children of some a compassionate, uplifting and connected com- at [email protected]. mission essential parents. The CYS Center is munity centered around music. In case individuals MCX tailor shop curtails services open for children of the following Family catego- missed it, catch the concert of “United We Stand, The tailor shop at Henderson Hall will be clos- ries only: Single/dual DOD COVID-19 mission Music to Connect” on the JBM-HH and TUSAB ing with the exception of New Type III’s (camou- essential, and DOD COVID-19 mission essential Facebook pages. The U.S. Army Woodwind Quin- flage uniforms) and request to have a nametape, with a spouse who works in the health care indus- tet performed in accordance with current CDC branch of service tape or insignia sewn on. A tailor try or is a first responder (i.e. emergency medical guidelines, a program of American Classics live will come in Thursdays to accommodate those technicians, paramedics, police officers, firefight- from Brucker Hall on Joint Base Myer-Henderson needs, otherwise she will be home to adhere to the ers). If an individual submitted a form, but his or Hall. The video can be found at www.facebook. company’s action of closing tailor shops. her Family is not in one of the above categories, com/jbmhh and www.facebook.com/usarmyband/. Dry cleaning services have been suspended until CYS is unable to provide care at this time. Forms further notice. However, they will drop off re- received at the current time will be considered on Autism Awareness 5K cancelled maining items May, 31. a case-by-case basis. The first race of the Henderson Hall Ooh Rah Race Series, the Autism Awareness 5K has be Henderson Hall Mobile Center new hours Rader Clinic update postponed. Once more information is available The new hours for the Henderson Hall Mobile The Rader Clinic Pharmacy has initiated a drive and the date is rescheduled. Center begin Sunday: Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 thru pharmacy. When approaching the clinic, p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. please follow the directional pattern that it set Henderson Hall car wash is open up for safety and efficiency. The clinic pharma- The Henderson Hall car wash is open at this National Collegiate Solo competition cy new closure time is 3:30 p.m., until further time. extends deadline notice. For any patients or residents on either Due to current restrictions and public health Forts Myer or McNair who think they may have Directorate of Human Resources concerns, the 2020 National Collegiate Solo been exposed to COVID, please stay at home curtails service Competition event and application procedures are and call (800) Tricare (874-2273), option 1. The Directorate of Human Resources Services modified in the following ways: Individuals can also web chat at www.mhsnur- have curtailed the following services. 1. The application due date will be extended. seadviceline.com. Individuals will get additional •ID cards and services for DEERS are being Online application and uploaded entries must be instructions from the nurse at that number on done by appointments and walk-in are being done received before 11:59 p.m. April 27. what to do. There is currently testing capability at on as emergency and by certain exceptions. If an 2. Unaccompanied recordings will be accepted. Rader Clinic for COVID-19. If an individual has individual has an ID card that will expire before 3. Should the scheduled performances June 4-5 concerns or would like to inquire about testing, June 1, he or she will be serviced. be cancelled, a future date will be scheduled for please call (800) Tricare (874-2273) Option 1. A •Transition services has suspended its walk-in the winner to perform with the U.S. Army Band nurse will talk to the individual about whether it services. Transitioning customers, which includes in concert. is appropriate to test him or her based on his or ETS, retirement and chapters are being services For more information, please visit https://www. her symptoms, travel and contact history. If the using telephonic and automated systems. All sepa- usarmyband.com/education-community/nation- individual meets the criteria for testing, the nurse ration actions will be serviced through the transi- al-collegiate-solo-competition.html. will give him or her detailed instructions. Lastly, tion mailbox and individual email. SBP processing if an individual has an in-person appointment at will be serviced through the mailbox, email and Support firefighters the Rader Clinic, the clinic has a screening station telephone. Firefighters answer the calls to be first respond- set up in the main entrance. Please be prepared •Casualty operations have been curtailed and ers in matters of life, health and safety. Let’s help to answer some simple questions about symptoms suspended its walk-in customer service. them accomplish the mission to protect, support and recent travels. Customers will be briefed telephonically and and defend the JBM-HH community. If an indi- forms will be emailed for signature where feasi- vidual or his or her loved one is feeling ill, do not JBM-HH Library is open ble with walk-in appointments by exception. At visit the JBM-HH firehouses for a medical eval- The JBM-HH Library is open with limited this time, the only people allowed to report to the uation. Instead, call a doctor or medical profes- services. Library access is limited to 10 patrons at CAC is the noncommissioned officer in charge of sional right away. Individual efforts can help keep a time, over the age of 18, for the checkout/check the Funeral Honors Team. firefighters out of quarantine, working on the front in of library materials only. Computer use, group line, keeping communities safe. meetings, lounging, copying and printing have Message from JBM-HH Client Legal been suspended until further notice. 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NOTES email client legal services at usarmy.jbmhh.mdw. Center operations are suspended. Those with from page 11 [email protected]. Additional updates can scheduled appointments will not be rescheduled on Facebook at the Joint Base Myer-Henderson and the JBM-HH Tax Center is unable to book Client Legal Services are no longer providing walk- Hall Client Legal Services page. Client services any new appointments at this time. Taxpayers who in power of attorney or notary services and all apologizes for any inconvenience this causes and have already been seen this tax season and whose appointments scheduled will be telephonic. If an appreciates the community’s patience and under- returns are currently in-progress will be individu- individual would like to schedule a telephonic ap- standing while we all try to navigate these changes. ally contacted. Active duty service members and pointment, please call back during business hours Please do not leave a message as this voicemail is their dependents are encouraged to use MilT- which are Monday through Wednesday from 8 a.m. not currently being monitored. ax, a free online tax preparation service through to noon and from 1 to 4 p.m., Thursdays from 1 to Military OneSource, available online at https:// 4 p.m., and Friday from 8 a.m. to noon and from Tax Center www.militaryonesource.mil/ﬁnanciallegal/tax-re- 1 to 4 p.m. at (703) 696-0763. Individuals may Due to current operating restrictions, all Tax source-center/miltax-military-taxservices.