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Vol. 63, No. 139 September 26, 2019 home.army.mil/jbmhh Published For Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Acting secretary of the Army announces proposed changes to eligibility criteria for burial at Arlington National Cemetery By Arlington National Cemetery

The Honorable Ryan D. McCar- thy, acting secretary of the Army, has proposed revised eligibility criteria for interment and inurnment at Arlington National Cemetery. The Army will now begin the federal government’s public rule-making process, which includes soliciting public feedback to the proposed changes. The Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act directed the secretary of the Army to establish revised eligibility criteria to keep the cemetery functioning as an active burial ground “well into the future” – defined as 150 years. At the outset, the Army established critical imperatives to guide this effort: sacrifice; service and impact. “Arlington National Cemetery is a national shrine for all Americans, but especially those who have served our great nation,” said McCarthy. “We must ensure it can honor those we have lost for many years to come.” The process involved more than two and a half years of thoughtful delib- eration, public outreach and surveys – including feedback from veterans PHOTO COURTESY OF ANC and military service organizations – An aerial view of Arlington National Cemetery. The Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act directed the secretary of the Army to establish revised eligibility criteria to keep the cemetery functioning as an active burial ground “well into the future” – defined as 150 and active engagement with ANC years. senior leaders and the ANC Advisory Committee. In addition to directing ANC to • Killed in action, to include repatri- • Former prisoners of war While ANC continues to look for preserve 1,000 gravesites for current ated remains of service members • Presidents and vice presidents of ways to expand, that alone will not and future Medal of Honor recipients, • Award recipients of the Silver Star the United States solve the existing demand for burial the secretary proposed revised eligi- and above who also served in combat • Veterans with combat service who space. If no changes are made, ANC bility criteria for those who honorably • Recipients of the Purple Heart also served out of uniform as a gov- will be closed to new interments by served our nation, as broadly outlined • Combat-related service deaths ernment official and made significant the mid-2050s – even for Medal of below: while conducting uniquely military Honor recipients. For below-ground interment: activities see ARLINGTON page 4 Being Domestic violence found prepared in military, civilian homes; men, women victimized alleviates By Catrina Francis Pentagram Editor

situations’ “Do what I say!” “I don’t know why I married you, you’re worthless!” severity Those types of statements are frequently quoted by women who By Katrina Wilson attempt to justify why they have be- Pentagram Staff Writer come victims of domestic violence. October is Domestic Violence Pre- When disaster strikes, most individ- vention Month, which is a national PHOTO COURTESY OF JBM-HH DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS uals or their families are not prepared. Cones block off the area where flood water focus on the problem. And not being prepared can possibly almost comes to the bus’ windows. Domestic violence is the will- create problems. Each year in Septem- ful intimidation, physical assault, ber, National Preparedness Month is Malanya Westmoreland, JBM-HH’s battery, sexual assault and/or other GRAPHIC COURTESY OF CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION observed to promote planning for disas- emergency management specialist, said abusive behavior as part of a system- ters and emergencies. preparedness goes beyond the month. atic pattern of power and control On average, nearly 20 people per On July 8, Joint Base Myer-Hender- For example, she said the flooding oc- perpetrated by one intimate partner minute are physically abused by son Hall put that planning into action curred because of improper disposal of against another. It includes physi- an intimate partner in the United when the base was hit with rain, which trash after outside events. cal and sexual violence, threats and States. For one year, this equates to caused 5 feet of flooding. The JBM-HH “We had agencies and organizations emotional abuse. The frequency more than 10 million women and flood plan includes water mitigation at that did not store equipment proper- and severity of domestic violence men, according to NCADV. Fort McNair. Base officials were not ly, storm drains were not adequately can vary dramatically, according to Megan Read, a prevention support ready for what happened at Henderson National Coalition Against Domestic Hall. see PREPARED page 4 Violence. see VIOLENCE page 4 JBM-HH parking changes, student pick up By JBM-HH Public Affairs Office • Regimental, Caisson, Old Post Chapel and Monday evening. Tri-Services A, B, C Parking lots will all be closed • School buses will route according to road clo- Events scheduled to take place between Thurs- Sunday and Monday. sures Monday. Students who normally catch the day and Monday will affect traffic and parking at • For those displaced by parking closures from bus at the corner of Lee and Jackson avenues, will several locations on Fort Myer. Please be advised, Sunday through early Monday evening, limited need to wait for the bus at the opposite end of Lee towing will be enforced, and some school bus pick- parking will be available in Tri-Services lot D, as Avenue, at McNair Road, on the garden corner up locations will change. well as the PX parking lot. side of the intersection, at the normally scheduled • Parking lots at Summerall Field and Commy • Those commuting to JBM-HH Monday morn- pick-up times for Lee Avenue. Afternoon drop-off Hall will be closed Thursday, Friday, Sunday and ing are encouraged to use public transportation. times will NOT be affected. Parents, please pick Monday. • The Henry Gate pedestrian portal will be up children at the normal times and places. • Sunday evening, all vehicles must be cleared closed to foot traffic Monday. • Most facilities and services will remain open, from hospital lane, which is the street between Lee • All roads within the vicinity of Summerall except for the Fort Myer Library and Education Avenue and Summerall Field. Field will close late Sunday and will reopen Center, which will both be closed Monday.

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For more weather forecasts and information, visit www.weather.gov. 2 Thursday, September 26, 2019 PENTAGRAM Chaplain’s Corner It’s OK to implement boundaries By Chaplain (Maj.) Bryant Casteel ever, it is important to remember that you can JBM-HH Family Life Program only control your own actions, and not anyone else’s. Thus, it is good to focus on how you can One of the most subtle struggles that we respond to circumstances than on trying to have in the Christian life is knowing when change the circumstances themselves. When to say no. Often, it can be just as difficult you’re tempted to respond to the situation, to tell someone “no” as it is for the person take a step back and evaluate the situation ob- hearing it. Moreover, our culture of instant jectively. Ask yourself “will this response honor gratification and lack of patience can make God and make the situation better?” If we can a seemingly mundane task an enormous set boundaries on our own actions, we will be work of heroism. far better prepared to respond. Still, there are times in our lives and 2. Guard your heart: relationships where it becomes necessary Sometimes we feel that setting boundaries is to draw the proverbial line in the sand. not in line with the Christian command to be Boundaries can make or break relation- self-sacrificial. However, this is a misapplica- ships, and “tough love” is sometimes just tion of Jesus’ teaching. Rather, God has given love applied to the given circumstance. us a responsibility to protect our own heart in Boundaries are important for us. They as much as we are told to love others. As Prov- allow us to walk through our lives while erbs 4:23 says, “ Above all else, guard your protecting our hearts from abuse from heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” those who would take advantage of us. 3. Find support: However, they are also beneficial for oth- It is always easier for us to apply biblical ers and for maintaining healthy, balanced principles to our life if we surround ourselves relationships. Boundaries are as important in mar- lack of boundaries is usually a reflection of mistaken with a strong support network. Surround yourself riage and Family as they are in the workplace or in identity. When one’s identity if found only in God, we with people who know and understand your strug- society. Without setting boundaries, we risk having can clearly define what our boundaries are in relation gles so that they can continue to uphold you and ourselves led astray by the mistakes of others, or we to his person and character. keep you accountable. As Solomon puts it in Ec- risk violating the space of others — inserting our 1. Step back: clesiastes 4:12, “And though a man might prevail agendas and opinions where they are not wanted and Relationships can be frustrating in that they test our against one who is alone, two will withstand him — a shattering the trust of the relationship. Above all, a patience and our ability to restrain ourselves. How- threefold cord is not quickly broken.” Climb into the wheelbarrow By Retired Chaplain (Brig. Gen.) Ray Bailey Retired Deputy Chief of Chaplains

The story goes that there was a young man at a work site who was totally obnoxious. He was big and strong and wanted everyone to know it. He habit- ually picked on the smaller and older guys on the work team. An older man  was one of the victims and one day Chapel he had enough. So, he challenged the young man with a bet. He said, “I’ll bet you a week’s pay that I can haul services something in this wheelbarrow to that Religious services will be building over there, but you can’t haul it PHOTO BY SOLARSYSTEM.NASA.GOV held at Memorial Chapel back.” The young man scoffed and took the bet. So, the older man said, “Get version. It takes a moment of rebalanc- I reflected on who I am and how small at the below times. in.” Wisdom has a power that muscle ing to keep our pride in check. but not insignificant I am in this vast Catholic sometimes can’t compete with. What is The other night I took a moment to universe. I felt humbled. I needed that. Saturday Mass: 5 p.m., even more powerful is humility. When gaze upward into the heavens and see We all need to feel good about our- Sunday Mass: 9 a.m. we overvalue ourselves, we undervalue all the stars and planets. As I gazed and selves and have a healthy pride on Protestant others. marveled, I remembered recently read- our accomplishments, but there is a 7:45 and 10:30 a.m. Someone said that we all need a case ing about the spiral galaxy in Androm- balance. A humiliation now and then of humiliation now and then to keep us eda which can be seen with the naked doesn’t hurt us in the long run. In fact, (Sunday) balanced. I’m not necessarily advocat- eye, but it must be a clear night. It is it’s healthy. So, next time you encounter Gospel service ing for that in my life. It seems humili- as large as our Milky Way. It is one of a that moment, take it as a rebalancing noon (Sunday) ation comes naturally and much more hundred million galaxies. It consists of moment allowing humility to be part of Samoan service often than I like. But the point is true 1 hundred billion suns, each larger than your character. Our creator values each 2:30 p.m. (Sunday) that we all sometimes get full of our- our sun. And, here I stand one person of us equally. So, who are we to redefine selves and start believing in an inflated on this small planet in that Milky Way. that rule? ACS Corner All courses below are in the Joint Anger Management 101 McNair Rd., Fort Myer. Base Myer-Henderson Hall Army Anger Management 101 is being held The JBM-HH Family Advocacy Pro- Community Service classroom, 202 today from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Individ- gram is hosting the event for Domestic Custer Rd. (Bldg.201), Fort Myer, VA uals will learn to identify stressors in Violence Awareness Month. Fairfax 22211. their life and how to create their own County Prevention education coordi- For more information on any course stress management plan. nator Colleen Armstrong will present or to register, please call (703) 696- Seven Principles for on emerging professional trends in 3512. Making Marriage Work the field of domestic abuse including Registration is required. Army Seven principles for making marriage LGBTQ concerns, gun ownership and Community Service is open Monday work is being held Tuesday and Oct. 8 safety, male victim concerns, and civil through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. group of Virginia parents. The Virginia from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and criminal systems options. What is the ‘Able Act’? ABLE bill directed Virginia 529 to de- The two-session training is based on Happening at Henderson Hall Join the Exceptional Family Member velop, implement and administer a new Dr. John Gottman’s book “The Seven New parents support class, Program Nov. 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. at savings program for eligible individuals Principles for Making Marriage Work.” play date the USO Warrior and Family Center with disabilities and their families. Reg- This class teaches the warning signs of New parents are welcomed to join on Fort Belvoir. Learn about how the istration is required. a troubled marriage and the steps to Henderson Hall every Thursday from Able Act impacts the EFMP Family. For more information or to register, take to repair your relationship. Regis- 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Henderson Signed into law in December 2014, the call (703) 693-5353, (703) 696-0783 tration required. Hall Chapel for a parental support Stephen Beck Jr. Achieving a Better or email [email protected]. Family Fun at Roer’s Zoofari class and play date for children. Life Experience Act authorized states EFMP support group Family fun at Roer’s Zoofari is Oct. To register, call Henderson Hall to establish tax-advantaged savings Individuals can share their experienc- 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Roer’s Family Services at (703) 614-7208. programs for individuals with a dis- es, challenges and support with other Zoofari is located at 1228 Hunter Mill Play morning ability. The ABLE Act is considered EFMP Families. Rd., Vienna, Virginia. Individuals will Play morning is being held at the the most significant federal legislation The EFMP support group meets the have an opportunity to pet and feed Henderson Hall Chapel Thursday addressing the needs of persons with last Tuesday of every month from 10 the animals, go on a wagon ride and mornings from 10 -11:30 a.m. at 1555 disabilities since the Americans with a.m. to noon at the Pentagon, Retail meet other military Families with small Southgate Rd., Bldg. 29, Arlington, Disabilities Act passed more than 25 Corridor near Starbucks. Look for the children. Registration required. Virginia. Every Thursday, open play, years ago. In 2015, Virginia became the red EFMP bag. Emerging trends for structured activities, sing along songs first state to approve and pass ABLE Registration is not required. All domestic abuse professionals with instruments and story time for legislation after passage of the federal branches of service welcome. Emerging trends for domestic abuse preschool children 0-5 years old. Reg- ABLE Act. This was particularly poi- For more information on EFMP professionals training is being held istration is not required. gnant because the idea for the ABLE services, contact (703) 693-5353/693- Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. to noon in the The next session is Oct. 18, from 11 Act was originally conceived by a 0783. Fort Myer Community Center, 228 a.m. to 1 p.m. The rain date is Oct. 25.

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Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Brucker Hall was full of Cuban, Venezuelan, jazz and other styles of music as guest artist César Orozco and others performed with the United States Army Blues during a Hispanic Heritage Month Concert Sunday. Orozco was born in Cuba in 1980, and the songs per- formed at the concert were his original music. Orozco and his guest percussionists, Pablo Bencid and Fran Viel- ma performed with the band. They used Latin-American instruments such as the güiro and the conga — percussion instruments. During the con- cert Latin-American songs PHOTOS BY KATRINA WILSON had the attendees tapping U.S. Army Blues member, Staff Sgt. Michael Kramer performs at the their feet or clapping their Hispanic Heritage Month concert Sunday while playing the güiro, a Lat- U.S. Army Blues Band member Staff Sgt. Clay Pritchard performs solo hands before giving Orozco a in-American percussion instrument. moment at the concert. standing ovation. Chief War- rant Officer 2 James Landrum both sides in the Civil War … a Gold Star lapel pin. It is outside of a combat operation called Gold Star Mother’s was among those who attend- to the incredible Soldier musi- a pin with a purple circular — like the effects of Vietnam Day since 1936. On this day, ed the concert. cians of Hispanic heritage you background that is presented War’s Agent Orange. the United States president Landrum was the director see on stage before you today, to widows, widowers, parents Kristi Pappas, the JBM-HH will call on all Americans to of the concert. He said the are woven indebtedly into the and next of kin of United Survivor Outreach Support display the nation’s flag and performance was about com- beautiful fabric of our nation States Armed Forces mem- Services coordinator, said the hold public events to express memorating and celebrating and our Army.” bers killed in combat opera- purpose of having Gold Star their love, sorrow and rever- Hispanic Heritage Month. The concert was also an in- tions. Families attend a concert like ence toward Gold Star moth- “The nation and the Army vitation for Gold Star Family The next of kin lapel pin is Sunday’s is the healing prop- ers and their Families. This commemorate and celebrate members to attend. a gold star on a gold back- erties of music. day is now called Gold Star the contribution of Hispanic A Gold Star Family is a ground presented to the She also chose this concert Mother’s and Family’s Day. Americans to the nation,” Family where his or her immediate Family of United as an invitation for Gold Star Pentagram Staff Writer Landrum said. “To the 20,000 Family member was killed in States Armed Forces mem- Families because the last Sun- Katrina Wilson can be reached Hispanic Soldiers who fought combat. This Family receives bers who died in service day in September has been at [email protected]. People, safety are priorities to prevent suicide beyond Suicide Prevention Month By Katrina Wilson Pentagram Staff Writer free to express how you feel,” he said. “There is a non-judgmental piece to that.” Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. James C. McCo- Casteel understands that a non-judgmental space is nville’s No. 1 priority is people because he said they important because some people have shame or guilt are the greatest strength of the Army. for thinking that life will be better without them. Family Life Chaplain (Maj.) Bryant Casteel and “When I put time as the central piece to that re- Chief of Behavioral Health Services at Rader Clinic, lationship, it brings people in and that’s how I help Navy Cmdr. Jeff Showalter talked about how caring elevate that priority,” Casteel said. “I am going to for people and their safety leads to suicide preven- give you my time no matter how much time it takes tion. because at the end of the day, what matters is the “Everything comes down to people,” Casteel said. person.” “I always want people to understand they’re cared Because what matters is the person, there is termi- for and (are) my top priority.” nology that is used when it comes to suicide. ARMY.MIL Suicide Prevention Month is used to reach out to Showalter said the term ‘suicided’ is used instead those affected by suicide, raise awareness and con- of “committed suicide” because of the negative line between caring for an individual and believing nect individuals with thoughts of suicide to treatment connotation with “committed,” such as “commit a someone may be overstepping boundaries, but asking services. crime.”Another phrase Showalter uses is “suicide direct questions can help save a life. According to Suicide Awareness Voices of Educa- ideation” — when individuals have thoughts of want- “You can be caring and direct,” Casteel said. tion, every day approximately 123 Americans die by ing to die or that life will be better without them. “There is love behind that question because your life suicide, or approximately one person suicides every Casteel and Showalter discussed their experiences means something to me and everyone else.” 12 minutes. with suicide. The two said that they have seen in- The two noted that when a Soldier gives them Casteel said he holds time in a high regard because stances where Soldiers suicided spur of the moment information that he or she has thought about suicide, it helps with prevention. Casteel said he demon- and where a Soldier had contemplated suicide. the duo will have a sit down with the Soldier because strates this by giving people his time, which is makes Casteel said the suicides that he has experienced it is a cry for help. them feel like they are a priority. have been when he receives a call or someone comes Casteel said he has prevented someone from suicid- “It’s not just training people on content or giving to him to say that a Soldier has suicided. For Casteel, ing, and he lets the Soldier know that he protects his them data on what suicide prevention is,” Casteel he remembered one situation in particular. or hers privacy. said. “I carve out personal time, so people feel like “I’m in Bible study, and I just came back from “I don’t leave them alone to have those thoughts,” they are genuinely a priority, their (concerns are) im- deployment,” he recalled. “A Soldier comes to my Casteel said. “I listen to make sure they feel loved portant too because I don’t want them to think there Bible study and says, ‘Chaplain we need you.’ I’m and cared for and that the feelings they’re sharing, is some ambiguous feeling they’re having.” on the scene because a Soldier suicided spur of the I’m here to understand.” I remind (the individual) Casteel said anything that impacts a person’s life is moment. No one saw it coming, no one was tracking there’s value in (his or her) life — (his or her) Family, important. this and the Soldier didn’t leave any signs.” the Army Family. I try to instill hope.” “I really try to highlight in my conversation — feel As for Showalter, he said he has seen Soldiers sui- Casteel said he will sometimes partner with behav- cide spur of the moment and those who have con- ioral health to help individuals rid the stigma of see- templated suicide. He said some service members ing themselves through a dimly lit mirror. His goal is come to him because of their family history. making sure an individual is seeing clearly. “I have had service members who has had a Family “I ask (Soldiers) if they want a clinical piece,” member or members who suicided that brings them Casteel said. “I only do that to ask and destigma- to me,” Showalter said. “I talk to them individually tize being unhappy. I help them work through what for therapy.” they’re feeling and think about what they’re feeling Because an individual’s situation may vary as to and readjust the perspective.” why he or she suicided, Casteel noted there is not He wants individuals to think, “My life does matter just one set of signs that works for all. and I am a major contributor to what (is good) “If there was a direct answer to the type of signs around me,” not “My life does not matter and I am there are, we wouldn’t be having this conversation,” not a contributor to what is good around me.” Casteel said. He said an individual may not know if Casteel’s help also extends to grief counseling after a person is thinking suicide, but he or she may notice a suicide. His method includes allowing those in other things. attendance to participate. “You can tell that a person is not doing well and “If someone is processing a suicide within a family there’s been a shift in behavior,” Casteel said. “Ask or organization, I’m not going to be be talkative, but them about it. That’s where (Ask, Care and Escort) facilitate (his or her) grieving process and open-end- comes in.” ed questions,” Casteel said. “I need people to talk ACE provides Soldiers with a direct conversation through it to work through the pain.” with any battle buddy who exhibits suicide ideation. Sometimes during grief counseling, an individual Ask the battle buddy whether he or she thinks of might wish he or she would have said something to suicide, care for the battle buddy and escort him or the individual who suicided. her to seek professional help. “I ask them, ‘If you had an opportunity to say “If you have any inclination a person is even lean- something to that person, what would you say?’” ing in that direction, ask about it,” Casteel said. Casteel said. “In an essence, they’re speaking to the He said an individual should be direct when he or group, but also speaking in the moment even though she has an inclination. If the battle buddy or individ- the person is not there.” ARMY.MIL ual inquires, “Why do you care,” Casteel and Show- For more information, contact Casteel at (703) ACE stands for “Ask, Care and Escort.” ACE provides Sol- alter said that is the time to inform him or her that 696-7668. To schedule an appointment with behav- diers with a direct conversation with any battle buddy who he or she matters. It’s ok to ask,“Is there anything I ioral health, call (833) 853-1392, and hit option four. exhibits suicide ideation. Ask the battle whether he or she thinks of suicide, care for the battle buddy and escort him can do to help?” Pentagram Staff Writer Katrina Wilson can be reached or her to professional help. Casteel said he understands that there is a fine at [email protected]. 4 Thursday, September 26, 2019 PENTAGRAM

PREPARED get it up and running. She said from page 1 making sure everything is effi- cient supports the command- er’s overall mission of customer distributing the water and that service. caused the flooding,” Westmo- “When you scale back the ex- reland said. tra layer of the onion, the next She pointed out that the step is to see which buildings flooding was a learning experi- get fixed first, which organiza- ence which ensured emergency tions gets service first,” West- management and other direc- moreland said. torates are more prepared for Because service is import- the future. ant, she said that if a natural “If we’re going to get heavy disaster was catastrophic and rain, we make it a practice to effected JBM-HH and the have (the Directorate of Public surrounding area, it is possible Works) do a sweep to make to sustain the mission. sure there is no debris that will “The Department of the possibly clog any other drains,” Army requires installations to she said. have a continuity of operations She added that people should plan,” she said. “If we are not be alert for the flooding signs executing the mission here on in areas like the Marine Corps the installation, somewhere Exchange which inform others else we should still be able to of flood risks. The flood lot in continue to execute the mission that area is designed to hold at a minimum.” excessive water. Westmoreland said she will “We try to tell people not to do what it takes to make sure park in that area, because you the mission is carried out. are at risk to lose your car,” “Communication and Westmoreland said. “It’s called camaraderie (are) critical,” the flood basin.” she stated. “If I can’t get to She noted if an individual JBM-HH, I think of what other parks there, signs are visible places I can go to obtain access COURTESY OF DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS and flooding occurs — some Flood water nears steps on July 8, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall saw unforeseen flooding on the installa- to communicate with the insurance companies are not tion with 5 feet of flooding. installation to continue to get apt to pay when there are mul- the job done. When the com- tiple signs that say not to park protection and mitigation may still be in the Atlantic and for each other. munity is aware, the willingness in that area. before an emergency. Once the has days before hitting inland. Recovery to do what needs to be done “That is the area where we emergency arrives in the area, “During this mitigation Once the hurricane has is a given. Many people are in decided to increase signage emergency management starts phase, we are constantly passed, a disaster response the know for situations, but are and put cones there to deter response and recovery efforts reminding people of what is team is created. Westmoreland they prepared?” people from parking out there,” to keep the individuals on needed, what is to come and said this team is comprised of When it comes to having Westmoreland said. JBM-HH safe. She noted even how to get through it,” West- DPW, fire and safety depart- the community prepared and Flooding is not the only if a hurricane is not destined to moreland said. ments, medical and possibly safe, Westmoreland said this emergency that effects JBM- hit Northern Virginia, and hits Also during this phase, emer- the Army Corps of Engineers. includes JBM-HH, Arling- HH. Westmoreland said there the Norfolk or Newport News, gency management is looking “(The Disaster Response ton County and the National are other emergencies the base Virginia area — Northern Vir- at flood plan executions, filling Team) checks the buildings to Capital Region for certain prepares for. ginia receives the rain from it. sandbags and distributing the make sure they are accessible,” situations. “The emergencies that P2MR2 bags throughout the installa- she said, “what type of damag- “We conduct a minimum of (would) affect JBM-HH are Prevention, protection tion. Emergency Management es have been sustained. (The five exercises a year, not just on protests, inside active shooter, For example, if a hurricane will ask PAO to inform res- team) is tracking the cost (and the installation, but with the suspicious packages and weath- was in the Atlantic, her team idents on the installation to damage to) provide the cost to Pentagon, Arlington County, er,” Westmoreland said. knows they have about 10 days secure outside items or bring resource management depart- D.C. — pumping out infor- Weather emergencies that are to prepare. Members of DPW, them in. Residents should ment for funding, reimburse- mation to the community with significant to the area are tor- public affairs office, housing, create a readiness kit. How to ment or assistance to get the social media,” Westmoreland nadoes, hurricanes and winter law enforcement and others create one can be found on the buildings back up and running said. “Because we are an Army weather, Westmoreland said. gather together to prepare. Federal Emergency Manage- back to the commander’s pri- organization to train as we She added that there are five At the start of the 10 days, ment Agency website. It should ority of work,” Westmoreland fight, we have training exer- phases of Emergency Manage- the base is on alert for flooding. have at least three days worth said. cises to bring in the workforce ment. Directorates will also prepare of food and beverage, as well Westmoreland said the and allow the community to “We always apply the five shifts, talk to the workforce and as items for first aid, flashlights commander’s priority of work participate in spreading the phases of emergency manage- double check the resources. and batteries. includes life, health and safety. word.” ment — P2MR2,” she said. Mitigation “Do not forget your pets and Westmoreland said if electric- Pentagram Staff Writer P2MR2 includes prevention, At this phase, the hurricane their need for food and water,” ity, water and communication Katrina Wilson can be reached Westmoreland said. “Also, if is down, this is the moment to at [email protected]. you know you are in an area that is prone to flooding and you feel better if your family was moved out of the area (for the storm), then you should have an evacuation plan.” Westmoreland added as the storm gets closer, resources are hard to find because individ- uals are purchasing more gas, food and it becomes difficult to find generators. Response Westmoreland said at this phase, the hurricane has hit and emergency management and other directorates are working double shifts and monitoring everything to cover the grounds and move debris. She said communication is still strong with JBM-HH, D.C.,

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VIOLENCE relationship … the ability to resources provided to him or Tuesday and Oct. 8. There male victim concerns and from page 1 resolve conflict.” her, Read said resources are will also be a Family fun civil and criminal systems Read pointed out that the also available to offender. day at Roer’s Zoofari Oct. options. ability to work through con- “Everyone in the Family 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The month ends with an specialist at Joint Base My- flict resolution helps couples needs support,” she said. Roer’s Zoofari is located at anger management toolkit er-Henderson Hall’s Army who are trying to work on “Part of focusing on domes- 1228 Hunter Mill Rd., Vien- workshop that includes five Community Service, said relationship issues without tic violence is focusing on na, VA. 22182. sessions. The sessions begin the main goal of domestic one of the partners believing healthy relationships.” JBM-HH Family Advocacy Oct. 29 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. violence awareness is mak- everything is one-sided. She JBM-HH’s ACS has several Program will host emerging The sessions will be held at ing sure some people have said ACS offers classes year- events planned throughout trends for domestic abuse ACS. The workshop focuses access to resources that are round. the month. The month kicks professionals Oct. 22 from 9 on learning new strategies to available to them. Male victims are one of off with “The Seven Prin- a.m. to noon in the Commu- manage anger. “Folks who are experi- Read’s concerns because ciples for Making Marriage nity Center. Fairfax County For more information on encing violence need to get men sometimes suffer in Work” class, which is based Prevention education coor- registering for classes and treatment,” explained Read. silence. But she said more off a book written by Dr. dinator Ellen Armstrong will workshops during Domestic “(There) should be equality men are coming forward John Gottman. The class present emerging profes- Violence Awareness Month, in a relationship. Each party and reporting incidents of teaches the warning signs of sional trends in the field call ACS at (703) 696-3512. should feel like their bound- domestic violence. troubled marriage and the of domestic abuse, which Pentagram Editor Catrina aries are being respected. Although the victim re- steps to take to repair the includes LGBTQ concerns, Francis can be reached at ca- Respect keeps a healthy ceives services and has relationship. The classes are gun ownership and safety, [email protected].

ARLINGTON mum of two years on active duty and veteran eligibility at Department of As this proposed revised eligibility from page 1 who have served in combat Veterans Affairs national cemeteries criteria is undergoing the aforemen- • Veterans without combat service and state veterans cemeteries. tioned process and is potentially contributions to the nation’s security who also served out of uniform as a The next step to implement the subject to change, it would be inap- at the highest levels of public service government official and made sig- proposed rule is notice and public propriate to discuss any specifics at For above-ground inurnment: nificant contributions to the nation’s comment rule making in accordance this time. • World War II-era veterans, to in- security at the highest levels of public with the Administrative Procedures For more information, please con- clude legislated active duty designees service Act, amending the current eligibility tact Lt. Col. Crystal Boring, Army • Retirees from the armed forces Eventual implementation of revised rule found at 32 Code of Federal Reg- Public Affairs, at (703) 693-6477 who are eligible to receive retired eligibility at ANC will not affect previ- ulations part 553. The clearance pro- or [email protected] or pay but are not otherwise eligible for ously scheduled services. Additionally, cess should take a minimum of nine Kerry Meeker, Arlington National interment the proposed revisions at ANC will months to make public in the Federal Cemetery, at (703) 614-0024 or ker- • Veterans who have served a mini- not affect veterans’ burial benefits or Register for citizens to comment. [email protected]. PENTAGRAM Thursday, September 26, 2019 5

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The ACFT is an ical performance while almost hourlong series reducing injuries long of the six tests, which in- term, as with any new cludes the dead lift, the physical activity it comes standing power throw, with new injury risks. the hand-release push Observations by Army up, the sprint-drag-and- experts suggest certain carry, the leg tuck hold injuries that may be and the 2-mile run. anticipated. While the The ACFT is designed Army is sending out to better assess Soldiers’ ACFT trainers to every abilities to perform unit to help train Sol- common tasks that re- diers, everyone should flect combat readiness. be aware of potential “It’s much more rig- new problems and how orous, but a better test,” to avoid them. agreed several members WHY AND HOW of the units testing the WERE NEW ACFT PHOTO BY AIRMAN 1ST CLASS MONICA ROYBAL ACFT. TESTS SELECTED? A U.S. Army advanced individual training student performs leg tucks during an Army Combat Fitness Test at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 28. Leg tucks are the fifth event in the ACFT as it is a test of endurance that requires Sol- Some studies are still Leaders and Sol- diers to complete as many repetitions as possible in two minutes. underway, but transition diers alike have long to the ACFT is immi- expressed concerns endurance, also known Center. “Weight-bear- WHAT INJURY tion of injuries in initial nent. that the APFT doesn’t as aerobic fitness. Aer- ing physical activities RISKS ARE entry training. Army The ACFT will be adequately measure obic capacity is linked such as running or ASSOCIATED operational units have conducted by all Sol- Soldiers’ abilities to to performance of more marching are inescap- WITH THE ACFT? not shown comparable diers Armywide starting perform common re- military tasks than any able routine military Historically, the trends in injury reduc- Tuesday. Soldiers will quired tasks important other aspect of fitness. aerobic activities.” majority of Soldiers’ tion, however. Since the also conduct the APFT during deployment. “Aerobic capacity is Jones pointed out that injuries have occurred APFT has continued as the official test of Not all aspects of the most important poor run times are not in the lower body, which to be the test of record record during a one- the APFT are bad, measure of a Soldier’s only associated with includes the knee, lower these units may not have year transition until Oct. however. Studies have fitness,” said Dr. Bruce poor performance,it’s leg, ankle and foot and fully embraced the PRT. 1, 2020. While some demonstrated that the Jones, a retired Army associated with higher the lower back. Exces- With the implemen- aspects of standards, 2-mile run is an excel- colonel and medical risk of injury. He added sive physical training tation of the ACFT, the training and administra- lent way to test Sol- doctor with the U.S. that the 2-mile run emphasis on distance Army will still monitor tion are being finalized, diers’ cardiorespiratory Army Public Health time is a reliable way to running and long foot Soldiers’ aerobic fitness monitor aerobic fitness marches have been to with the 2-mile run, and injury risk. blame. but training time will The push-up test “While lower body need to be devoted to a is also linked to key injuries may be reduced variety of other activities military tasks, and is a with more cross-train- too. The new tests are good measure of upper ing, they are expected not risk free, but the body muscle endur- to remain a primary goal is to slowly build ance. However, evi- concern,” explained up the body’s ability to dence did not support Tyson Grier, an APHC perform activities that the value of using the kinesiologist. “Soldiers might cause a Soldier’s sit-up test to measure spend the majority of injury on the job. While military task perfor- their time on their feet. this is to enhance phys- mance. Their lower body is con- ical performance, Army An in-depth review stantly absorbing forces experts recognized that of key fitness elements from carrying their body the training for and and their association weight in addition to conduct of the ACFT with military tasks other loads.” could also increase risk found that muscle The Army updated of injuries to the upper strength and power are its training doctrine to body such as the back critical to military task the physical readiness and spine, shoulder and performance. Agili- training program in elbows. ty and speed are also 2012 to reduce lower Some items used for very important. The body injuries. The PRT the ACFT, such as the APFT does not mea- deemphasizes distance trap/hex bar for the sure these key fitness running and encourages deadlift, have been elements. The ACFT a mix of training activi- specifically selected to will now ensure Sol- ties to promote strength, reduce injury risk. 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INJURIES trends, a review of existing weights, such as a pectoralis injury is a torn rotator cuff — It’s been said that, “An from page 6 evidence suggested potential major rupture, which was though it can occur suddenly, ounce of prevention is worth injury risks associated with another highly studied injury. tissues have often already a pound of cure.” So, indi- the new tests and associated This injury is almost unique- been worn from excessive viduals should do what they the maximum weight for the training. ly associated with the bench use. Other common overuse can to avoid getting injured in deadlift was limited to 340 Some injuries associat- press activity — only a couple injuries include tendonitis, the first place. Using proper pounds, considered a moder- ed with the ACFT will be past military cases were other bursitis and pain syndromes technique, slowly building ate weight by a serious lifter. sudden acute injuries. Acute causes (parachuting and in the knee and the lower up intensity and weight levels Procedures are designed to injuries are usually associated push-up training). Though back. These injuries may lead to acclimate an individual’s avoid injury. For example, the with sudden sharp pain and the bench press is not part of to long term chronic or per- body, and allowing rest days grader must spot the Soldier typically require immediate the ACFT, there is concern manent tissue damage. between similar activities are during leg tuck to reduce medical attention. These that Soldiers may use this WHY IT MATTERS the primary keys to minimiz- a falling injury. A required include strains or tears in activity to train for the ACFT. Though injuries will contin- ing his or her risk. warm up before the ACFT arm, shoulder, chest or back Injuries that develop gradu- ue to be experienced by Sol- To minimize risk follow and a specific deadlift warm- muscles, torn knee ligaments, ally over time from over train- diers — most are preventable. procedures as taught by up period will reduce injuries. dislocated shoulders, herniat- ing are known as cumulative Injury can mean out of Army ACFT trainers. Seek Despite these efforts, there ed discs in the back, pinched or overuse injuries. Overuse commission for some time — guidance from Army Fitness will be a learning curve. nerves or fractured bones injuries occur when a repeat- and can notably increase an Centers, doctrine in FM “A primary reason for injury (such as from falling during edly used set of body tissues individual’s chances of getting 7-22, a certified trainer, such resulting from the new test the leg tuck). haven’t had adequate time to injured again or develop as a master fitness trainer and and training activities will While these acute injuries heal and rebuild. chronic lifelong conditions as use a buddy system during be due to improper form can occur when Soldiers are “Continuing to stress tissues he or she gets older. training to be warned of poor and technique,” said Grier. conducting military tasks already injured from improp- Injuries critically impact form and for hands on help “These are new activities to or other personal activities, er or excessive use or weight individual, units and Army as a ‘spotter’ to ensure proper learn. It is very important specific training activities may will only make the condition performance. Injuries cost the balance and range of motion. that Soldiers learn proper raise the risk. For example, worse,” warned Benedict. Army billions of dollars an- And if an individual is in- technique from the start, and studies of professional and While delayed muscle sore- nually for medical treatment, jured? Stop activities at early avoid developing bad habits.” amateur and weightlifters and ness can be a normal sign that rehabilitation and retraining, signs of pain and seek medical “We also worry that “too power lifters have indicated muscles are rebuilding stron- medical disability, reduced advice. Taking a break from much too soon” will cause that use of extremely heavy ger, pain in a joint or bone is productivity from restricted activities temporarily to let injuries,” noted Maj. Timothy weights during the dead-lift not normal. Pain associated duties and attrition. Train- the tissues heal can minimize Benedict, an Army physical are associated with lower back with overuse injuries may dull ing-related musculoskeletal the likelihood of a more se- therapist. “Some Soldiers will disc herniation and knee inju- during the activity, but can injuries are the leading reason rious injury. An injured knee start this training by lifting ries. On the other hand, some become more serious if use for temporary medical nonde- can require weeks or months too much weight, conducting rehabilitation studies have continues. ployment status. of rehabilitation. A worn too many repetitions or not suggested that using lighter Overuse injuries to the low- WHAT INDIVIDUALS rotator cuff tear can mean allowing days of rest between weights during the dead-lift er body are the most common CAN DO surgery. Lower back pain can sessions that stress specific may be useful to strengthen type of Soldier injury. Over- In order to optimize U.S. result in a long-term health muscles.” the back and knees. use to joints in shoulders, military performance, Sol- condition. While only future surveil- An acute tear of fatigued elbows, as well as knees and diers and Leaders must do To learn more about safely lance of Soldiers’ injuries muscles and tendons in the spinal joints are concerns be- their part to train smarter conducting and training for will be able to identify actual chest, arm or shoulder during cause of the new ACFT tests. which includes avoiding the ACFT, visit www.army. changes to the Army’s injury bench-pressing of heavy A common shoulder overuse injury. mil/acft/. Visit Us Online www. dcmilitary.com

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Sept. 26 pursued and massacred 120 Yankees. In 1945, Lt. Col. Peter Dewey, a U.S. The Civil War in Missouri and Kan- Army officer with the Office of Strate- sas was rarely fought between regular gic Services in Vietnam, was shot and armies in the field. It was carried out killed in Saigon. Dewey was the head primarily by partisan bands of guerilla of a seven-man team sent to Vietnam to fighters, and the atrocities were nearly search for missing American pilots and unmatched. In 1863, Confederate ma- to gather information on the situation rauders sacked Lawrence, Kansas, and in the country after the surrender of the killed 250 residents. In 1864, partisan Japanese. According to the provisions activity increased in anticipation of Con- of the Potsdam Conference, the Brit- federate Gen. Sterling Price’s invasion ish were assigned the responsibility of of the state. On the evening of Sept. 26, disarming Japanese soldiers south of the a band of 200 Confederate marauders 16th parallel. However, with the surren- gathered near the town of Centralia, der of the Japanese, Ho Chi Minh and Missouri. The next morning, Anderson the Viet Minh declared themselves the led 30 guerillas into Centralia and looted rightful government of Vietnam. This the tiny community and terrorized the angered the French colonial officials residents. Unionist Congressmen Wil- and the remaining French soldiers who liam Rollins escaped execution because were disarmed and imprisoned by the he provided a false name and hid in a Japanese. They urged British Maj. Gen. nearby hotel. Meanwhile, a train from Douglas D. Gracey to help them regain St. Louis was pulled into the station. control. Gracey, not fond of the Viet The engineer, who spotted Anderson’s Minh or their cause, rearmed 1,400 men destroyed the town, tried to apply French soldiers to help his troops main- steam to keep the train moving. Howev- tain order. The next day these forces er, the brakeman, unaware of the raid, ousted the Viet Minh from the offices applied the brakes and brought the train that they had only recently occupied. to a halt. The guerillas took 150 prison- Dewey’s sympathies laid with the Viet ers from the train, which included 23 Minh, many of whom were nationalists Union Soldiers, and then set it on fire who did not want a return to French and opened its throttle; the flaming train colonial rule. The American officer was sped away from the town. The Soldiers an outspoken man who soon angered were stripped, and Anderson’s men fired Gracey, eventually resulted in the British on them, and killed all but one within general, which ordered him to leave a few minutes. The surviving Yankee Indochina. On the way to the airport, Soldier was spared in exchange for a accompanied by another OSS officer, member of Anderson’s company who Capt. Henry Bluechel, Dewey refused was recently captured. That afternoon, a to stop at a roadblock manned by three Union detachment commanded by Maj. Viet Minh soldiers. He yelled back at A. V. E. Johnston arrived in Centralia them in French and they opened fire, to find the bushwhackers had vacated which killed Dewey instantly. Bluechel the town. Johnston left some troops to was unhurt and escaped on foot. It was hold the tiny burgh, and then headed in later determined that the Viet Minh fired the direction of Anderson’s band. Little on Dewey thinking he was French. He did he know he was riding right into a proved to be the first of nearly 59,000 perfect trap. Johnston’s men followed Americans killed in Vietnam. Rebel pickets into an open field, and the Sept. 27 Southern partisans attacked from three

In 1864, a guerilla band led by William sides. Johnston and his entire command PHOTO BY NASA “Bloody Bill” Anderson sacked the town were quickly annihilated. Anderson’s In 1958, NASA was inaugurated. Formed as a result of the Sputnik crisis of confidence, of Centralia, Missouri, which killed 22 NASA inherited the earlier National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, and other gov- unarmed Union Soldiers before they ernment organizations, and almost immediately began working on options for human see HISTORY page 9 space flight. PENTAGRAM Thursday, September 26, 2019 9

HISTORY America. It was to be a massive plane pylons, typically carrying a mixture of conduct many types of cutting-edge from page 8 — 162 feet long with a 230-foot wing- AGM-114 Hellfire missiles and Hydra aeronautics research on aerodynamics, span. But its construction lagged, and it 70 rocket pods. The AH-64 has a large wind shear and other important topics men scalped and mutilated many of was not completed until after the war. amount of systems redundancy to im- using wind tunnels, flight testing and the bodies before they moved back into Although Hap’s “high priority” could prove combat survivability. The Apache computer simulations. NASA’s highly Centralia and killed the remaining Fed- not cut through the military bureaucra- originally started as the Model 77 devel- successful X-15 program involved a eral Soldiers. In all, the bushwhackers cy, 1947 would see the Nation Defense oped by Hughes Helicopters for the rocket-powered airplane that flew above killed some 140 Yankee troops. A month Act establish an autonomous Air Force United States Army’s Advanced Attack the atmosphere and then glided back later, Anderson was killed attempting a — a dream for which he had worked. Helicopter program to replace the AH-1 to Earth unpowered, which provided similar attack near Albany, Missouri. The B-35 became the prototype for the Cobra. The prototype was designated Shuttle designers with much useful Sept. 28 B-2 Stealth bomber built in 1989. And YAH-64. The U.S. Army selected the data. The watershed F-8 digital-fly-by- In 1942, Gen. Henry “Hap” Arnold the B-36 was used extensively by U.S. YAH-64 over the Bell YAH-63 in 1976, wire program laid the groundwork for gave the highest priority to the devel- Strategic Air Command until 1959, but and later approved full production in such electronic flight in many other opment of two exceptional aircraft never dropped a bomb. 1982. After purchasing Hughes Heli- aircraft that included the Shuttle and — the B-35 Flying Wing and the B-36 Sept. 29 copters in 1984, Douglas continued high-performance airplanes that had Peacemaker — intended for bombing In 1965, Hanoi published the text of AH-64 production and development. been uncontrollable otherwise. NASA ran from bases in the United States to a letter it has written to the Red Cross, The helicopter was introduced to U.S. has also conducted important research targets in Europe. Arnold was a man which claimed that since there is no for- Army service in April 1986. The first on such topics as “lifting bodies” (wing- of distinction from the beginning of his mal state of war, U.S. pilots shot down production AH-64D Apache Long- less airplanes) and “supercritical wings” career. Not only was he one of the first over the North would not receive the bow, an upgraded Apache variant, was to dampen the effect of shock waves on pilots in the U.S. Signal Corps, he was rights of prisoners of war and would be delivered to the Army in March 1997. transonic aircraft. Additionally, NASA taught to fly by none other than one treated as war criminals. The U.S. State Production has been continued by had launched several significant sci- of the Wright brothers. During World Department protested, but this had no Boeing Defense, Space and Security. entific probes such as the Pioneer and War I, Arnold was director of aviation impact on the way the American POWs The U.S. Army is the primary operator Voyager spacecraft that have explored training for the Army. Between the wars, were treated, and most suffered extreme of the AH-64; it has also become the the moon, the planets and other areas of he embraced a controversial military torture and other maltreatment while primary attack helicopter of multiple the solar system. NASA has sent several philosophy that emphasized strategic in captivity. The first pilot captured by nations, including Greece, Japan, Israel, spacecrafts to investigate Mars — in- bombing, which eliminated the need the North Vietnamese was Navy Lt. the Netherlands and Singapore; as well cluding the Viking and Mars Pathfinder for the use of ground forces altogether. Everett Alvarez, who was shot down as being produced under license in the spacecraft. The Hubble Space Telescope At the time of the United States’ entry Aug. 5, 1964. The American POW held United Kingdom as the AgustaWest- and other space science spacecraft have into World War II, the Army Air Forces the longest was Army Special Forces land Apache. U.S. AH-64s have served enabled scientists to make several signif- became an increasingly distinct military Capt. Floyd James Thompson, who was in conflicts in Panama, the Persian Gulf, icant astronomical discoveries about the service. Arnold was its first chief. Along captured in the South March 26, 1964. Kosovo, Afghanistan and Iraq. Israel universe. NASA also has done pioneer- with this honor came the opportunity American POWs were held in 11 differ- used the Apache in its military conflicts ing work in space applications satellites. of a seat with the Joint Chiefs of Staff; ent prisons in North Vietnam and their in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip; British NASA has helped bring about new gen- initially intended to boost his status to treatment by the North Vietnamese was and Dutch Apaches have seen deploy- erations of communications satellites that of his counterpart in Britain, it also characterized by isolation, torture and ments in Afghanistan and Iraq. such as the Echo, Telstar and Syncom increased the stature and independence psychological abuse. The exact number Oct. 1 satellites. NASA’s Earth science efforts of the Army Air Forces. Arnold was able of POWs held by the North Vietnamese In 1958, NASA was inaugurated. have also literally changed the way the to form alliances with British RAF allies during the war remained a debatable Formed as a result of the Sputnik crisis home planet is viewed; the Landsat and who also favored the use of strategic issue, but the POWs themselves have of confidence, NASA inherited the Earth Observing System spacecraft have bombing in lieu of ground-force opera- accounted for at least 766 verified cap- earlier National Advisory Committee contributed many important scientific tions. In 1942, Arnold gave the highest tives at one point. Under the provisions for Aeronautics, and other government findings. NASA technology has resulted priority to the development of two of the Paris Peace Accords, the North organizations, and almost immedi- in numerous “spin-offs” in wide-rang- extra long-distance transatlantic planes Vietnamese released 565 American ately began working on options for ing scientific, technical and commercial that proved most useful to his strategic military and 26 civilian POWs in Febru- human space flight. NASA’s first high fields. Overall, while the tremendous bombing game plan — the B-35 and ary and March 1973, but there were still profile program was Project Mercu- technical and scientific accomplish- the B-36 transatlantic bombers. The more than 2,500 men listed as missing ry, an effort to learn if humans could ments of NASA demonstrate vividly B-35 was first proposed in early 1941, in action. survive in space, followed by Project that humans can achieve previously intended for use in defending an invad- Sept. 30 Gemini, which built upon Mercury’s inconceivable feats. ed Britain. But the design was so radical In 1975, the Hughes (later McDon- successes and used spacecraft built Oct. 2 (it was tailless), the plane was put on nell Douglas, now Boeing) AH-64 for two astronauts. NASA’s human In 1799, the Washington Navy Yard the back burner. It was finally revived Apache made its first flight. The Boe- space flight efforts then extended to the was established. The Washington Navy because of advantages the plane afford- ing AH-64 Apache is a four-blade, Moon with Project Apollo, culminating Yard is the U.S. Navy’s oldest shore ed over the B-36 — bombing range in twin-engine attack helicopter with a in 1969 when the Apollo 11 mission establishment, in operation since the relation to gross weight, for example. tailwheel-type landing gear arrangement first put humans on the lunar surface. first decade of the 19th century. It Fifteen B-35 planes were ordered for and a tandem cockpit for a two-man After the Skylab and Apollo-Soyuz Test evolved from a shipbuilding center to an construction — but the first did not crew. It featured a nose-mounted sensor Projects of the early and mid-1970s, ordnance plant and then to the ceremo- take flight until 1946. Designs for the suite for target acquisition and night NASA’s human space flight efforts nial and administrative center for the B-36 were also developed early in 1941, vision systems. It was armed with a 30 again resumed in 1981, with the Space Navy. The yard is home to the chief of on the assumption that the United mm (1.18 in) M230 Chain Gun carried Shuttle program which ended in July naval operations and is headquarters for States would inevitably be drawn into between the main landing gear, under 8, 2011, and helped build the Interna- the Naval Historical Center, the Marine the war and it would need a bomber the aircraft’s forward fuselage. It had tional Space Station. Building on its Corps Historical Center and numerous that could reach Europe from bases in four hardpoints mounted on stub-wing NACA roots, NASA has continued to naval commands.

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Honor Flight Columbus seeks volunteers Fife and Drum juniors’ workshop first Thursday in the months of February, May, On Oct. 19, Honor Flight Columbus,Ohio, is Join the U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum August and November. General membership celebrating its 100th flight. There will be about Corps Oct. 26 from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. for a ju- meetings occur quarterly on the second Thursday 180 veterans and they are seeking for volunteers to niors’ workshop. This is a fun, educational event of the above months. The council is an opportu- escort as guardians. These volunteers would spend for young fifers and drummers between the ages nity for individuals to have their voice heard and the entire Oct. 19 with a veteran one on one and of 8 to 18. For registration and more informa- to improve the retired military community. For visit the war memorials with him or her. Many of tion, contact Sgt. 1st Class Crystal Lee at (703) more information, call or email Linda Hocking at the veterans on these flights are Vietnam-era and a 696-8521 or by email at crystal.m.lee27.mil@ (703) 696-5948, [email protected] or large number are Marines. Honor Flight Colum- mail.mil. at [email protected]. bus is seeking 10 uniformed Marines and Soldiers to be guardians. This is an extremely rewarding Made-to-order-pasta Capitol Deli and emotional experience and provides the oppor- Individuals can enjoy lunch made by the chef Capitol Deli, in the MCCS on Henderson Hall, tunity to show appreciation and bond with those and featuring a person’s favorite toppings. Served now sells deli meats and cheeses by the pound. who came before. every Monday in the Old Guard Lounge from 11 Hours are Mondays through Fridays 7:30 a.m. a.m. to 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. JBM-HH 61st annual Rock ‘n’ roll night Retiree Appreciation Day Rock ‘n’ roll night is every first Saturday of the Automated installation entry changes Retiree Appreciation Day will be held Oct. 4 at month. Doors open at 6 p.m., with music and The newest iteration of the automated instal- the Community Activities Recreation Center. The dancing from 7 to 11 p.m. An a la carte menu lation entry system is currently being installed day’s highlights include information tables from and cash bar will be available. at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. AIE is the Rader Clinic from 9-11:30 a.m., a wreath laying Seafood dinner buffet Army’s electronic physical access control sys- ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier The seafood dinner buffet is the last Friday of tem that increases security for Soldiers, Family at 11:15 a.m., a buffet at the JBM-HH Dining the month in the Fife and Drum Dining Room. members, Department of Defense civilian work- Facility from noon to 1 p.m. and a performance Doors open at 6 p.m. Cost is $30.95 for member force, military retirees, contractor employees and from the U.S. Army Band Chorus from 1-1:20 and $35.95 for nonmembers. visitors by electronically vetting and validating p.m. Introductory remarks will be made by JBM- Karaoke night an individual at JBM-HH gates. The latest AIE HH Retiree Council co-chairs, retired Col. Monti Karaoke night is every first Friday of the month brings capabilities to ease visitor access. The Zimmerman and retired Sgt. 1st Class Ketty in the Old Guard Lounge, located on the lower website for the new passes is https://pass.aie. Henderson at 1:30 p.m. Recognition of various level of Patton Hall. Karaoke happens from 6 to army.mil/jbmhh/.The new capabilities will allow war theater veterans will be at 1:35 p.m. The key- 10 p.m. for visitors to obtain installation access via a note speaker, Pennsylvania State Sen. retired Col. All-you-can-eat buffet lunch web-registration or at a kiosk in the JBM-HH Douglas Mastriano will be at 1:45 p.m. Door priz- An all-you-can-eat buffet is served Tuesday Visitor Center. It also has the ability for visitors es will be given at 2:15 p.m. and a medical panel through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Fife to be vetted and registered at designated lanes at will be available from 2:30-3:15 p.m. and Drum Room. Cost for members is $11 and the gate. The installation of the AIE upgrade is For more information, call Albert Brown at $15 for nonmembers. ongoing and will go live early May. The fielding (703) 696-3237. Sunday brunch does not affect normal traffic flow, but drivers Sunday brunch is served every Sunday 10 a.m. should be aware that personnel will be at the Car wash closed until further notice to 2 p.m. in the Fife and Drum Dining Room. entrance gates. The Henderson Hall car wash has announced that Cost for members is $23, $28 for nonmembers, it will not be reopening in the foreseeable future. The $10.95 for children (6-12) and children younger Housing assistance, environmental health infrastructure was found to need adjustments that than 6 dine free. registry information must happen before the car wash can be opened. If individuals are residents at Joint Base My- Updates will be posted as they become available. Ride Olli at JBM-HH er-Henderson Hall, there are two numbers they The level-four autonomous vehicle Olli pro- can call for 24/7 housing assistance. One is a CFC vides shuttle services on JBM-HH. The tentative 24/7 work order call center and the other is a From now until Jan. 12, 2020, the Joint Base operational hours for Olli are Monday through housing 24/7 hotline. Myer-Henderson Hall community will have an Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The route covers If individuals live in Army Family Housing opportunity to “show some love” during this year’s transportation from Wright Gate to the Hender- on Forts McNair or Myer and have work or- annual Combined Federal Campaign. son Hall Gate. Stops include Patton Hall, the PX, ders for their housing, please call the Joint Base On Oct. 10, the joint base will kick off its cam- Rader Clinic, MCX, Spates Community Club Myer-Henderson Hall Army Family Housing paign in the JBM-HH Dining Facility from 11:30 and Conference Center, the dining facility, Con- contractor 24/7 call center at (703) 696-2923. a.m. to 1 p.m. my Hall and the commissary. To ride Olli, waivers If individuals have any unresolved housing Active duty, retired and Department of the Army must be signed at www.rideolli.com. Once indi- issues to bring to the attention of the JBM-HH civilians have an opportunity to donate to more viduals complete the online waiver, a QR code command leadership and the Army Family than 7,000 charities which can be done through a will be sent to the individual’s email and they will Housing Office, please call the housing 24/7 payroll deduction or a one-time payment. show the QR code from their phone to the stew- hotline at (703) 965-6050. To donate, visit opm.gov/ShowSomeLoveCFC ard. Changes may be made to the schedule as Additionally, The U.S. Army Medical Com- click on “Donate” on the local zone website. Once data is gathered during the trial period. Individ- mand is establishing a Housing Environmental an individual is on the site, he or she must build uals under the age of 18 must have a responsible Health Response Registry to address health or a profile if this is his or her first time using the adult accompany them when they ride Olli. safety concerns of current or former Army hous- website. DA civilians should use the six-digit CFC ing residents. The 24-hour registry will allow the office code 36MWAP when filing out the online Civilian leave assist Army Public Health Center to provide current or donation form. Service members must contact JBM-HH Directorate of Emergency Services of- former residents information on environmental their unit CFC representative for the unit’s CFC ficers Jay Vaughters and Charlie Jones have been health hazards, assist them in seeking medical office code. approved to receive leave under the Volunteer care for any housing related illnesses or concerns For more information, contact Roy Croom, the Leave Program. Department of the Army civilian and serve as a two-way exchange of information. joint base CFC representative, by calling (703) employees who would like to donate annual leave Call the registry at (800) 984-8523 to enroll. 696-3791 or by email at [email protected]. are asked to fill out form OPM630a, “Request to Donate Annual Leave to Leave Recipient Under Toastmasters improves listening, thinking Lee Road striping the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program (With- Toastmasters is available for individuals who The Directorate of Public Works will be striping in Agency),” at www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/ want to improve their public speaking, thinking, Lee Road from 9 p.m. to midnight Friday. Indi- opm630a.pdf.For federal government civilian listening and leading. Helmsmen Toastmasters viduals should make sure their car is parked on employees outside the Department of the Army holds weekly meetings every Thursday at 7:30 another road to facilitate the striping machine’s who would like to donate annual leave, please a.m. at the Pentagon, PLC2, just outside north progress. Striping will be rescheduled in the event complete form OPM 630b, “Request to Donate parking entrance. of inclement weather. Annual Leave to Leave Recipient Under the Vol- For more information, contact Carl Sabath at untary Leave Transfer Program (Outside Agen- (703) 695-2804 or by email at carl.e.sabath.civ@ Town hall meeting cy),” at www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/opm630b. mail.mil. The next JBM-HH quarterly housing town hall pdf.For those who wish to donate, please be sure will take place today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Patton to populate the form with the recipient’s name Employee Assistance Program Hall. Representatives from the joint base staff, to specifically. Send completed form to Maribel Ro- at Fort Belvoir include the commander, MWR and public affairs driguez at [email protected]. Employee Assistance Program services for JBM- will present information and be on hand to answer HH are currently being provided by Fort Belvoir. questions. Leisure Travel Service Office hours For EAP services, please contact Dr. Jorge Gran- Attendees have an opportunity to bring ideas The Leisure Travel Service Office hours of dela at (703) 805-5588 or Doryan Dixon (alter- and concerns. operation as follows: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 nate) at (703) 805-1083 until further notice. p.m. Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and closed Pups in the Pool on Sundays and holidays. Auto shop hours Henderson Hall’s Zembiec Pool will host Pups The JBM-HH Auto Skills Shop will be open in the Pool Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. Individuals Join retiree council Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 8 p.m., can bring their pups along for an afternoon of Retirees are welcome to become JBM-HH’s Fridays from 1 to 8 p.m., and weekends from swimming fun. The cost for the event is $5 per Retiree Council members. The executive com- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The shop is closed Mondays, dog, payable at the door by credit or debit. mittee of the retiree council meets quarterly the Tuesdays and holidays.

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