SPECIAL EDITION JBM-HH 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY Pentagram

Vol. 63, No. 140 October 3, 2019 home.army.mil/jbmhh Published For Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Milley takes oath as 20th Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff By Jim Garamone Milley is the 20th chairman since the Defense.gov position was established in 1947. “You can rest assured that I will always Army Gen. Mark A. Milley was sworn provide you informed, candid, impartial in Monday as chairman of the Joint military advice to you, the secretary of Chiefs of Staff in a rain-soaked ceremo- defense, the National Security Council ny on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. and to the Congress,” Milley said. President Donald J. Trump, Vice Pres- Milley takes over as the military’s ident Mike Pence, Defense Secretary highest-ranking ofﬁcer, guiding a force Dr. Mark T. Esper and other ofﬁcials of 3 million service members. He noted watched as Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford swore in his successor. see OATH page 4 PHOTO BY KATRINA WILSON The Color Guard for the event stand together at the 10th anniversary of the base becoming joint. The Soldiers are from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and Marines are from the 8th and I Marine Corps Barracks Washington, D.C. JBM-HH celebrates installation Army, Marine Corps’ realignment By Katrina Wilson and the two continue to cooperate in the The Pentagram present day. Peeple’s provided a history of the base The joint relationship between the becoming joint, which included the col- Army and Marine Corps was celebrated laborative efforts. outside the Joint Base Myer-Henderson “We never forget that our primary mis- Hall Dining Facility for the 10th anniver- sion is in service to our nation,” Peeples sary of merging fort Myer and Hender- said. “We are Soldiers, we are Marines, son Hall into joint base Tuesday. civilians, Family members, partners, JBM-HH Army Commander Col. teammates — we are one team. We are Kimberly A. Peeples gave thanks to those truly a joint base and we are proud to involved in the ceremony and members continue that legacy for many years to PHOTO BY DOMINIQUE A. PINEIRO, DOD Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, the incoming chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, arrives at an of Arlington County who attended the come.” armed forces welcome ceremony in his honor hosted by President Donald J. Trump and event. Arlington County and the base has Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Monday. a history that dates back to the Civil War, see DECADE page 4 Joint base leadership ‘showing love’ before CFC kick off

In advance of the Combined Federal Campaign kickoff ceremony, which is Oct. 10, JBM-HH leadership shows their support by encourag- ing the community to “Show Some Love” for this year’s charitable giving efforts. CFC is an annual campaign which features more than 7,000 verified charities that encourages service members and civilians to contribute to the cause of their choice. Pictured from left to right are Glen Wait, JBM-HH chief of staff, Marine Lt. Col. Mark Paolcelli, JBM-HH deputy commander, Col. Kimberly Peeples, JBM-HH commander, Command Sgt. Maj. Stephen Harris, JBM-HH command sergeant major, and Roy Croom, CFC campaign organizer. To participate in the Combined Federal Campaign, visit, opm.gov/ShowSomeLoveCFC. PHOTO BY JULIA SIMPKINS Flashback: Coffman takes reins of JBM-HH By Alex McVeigh The official party consisted of the flag to Coffman, signifying Pentagram Staff Writer Brig. Gen. Karl R. Horst, com- the passing of his trust, as well as manding general, Joint Force the passing of the responsibility Editor’s Note: This story originally Headquarters-National Capital for the installation as well as its ran in the Pentagram Oct. 2, 2009. Region and Military District of Soldiers and Marines. Col. Laura J. Richardson passed Washington, Brig. Gen. Dennis Coffman gave the flag back to command of the minutes-old Rogers, director of Installation Varner, signifying the confidence Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Management Command’s Na- that he has in the noncommis- to Col. Carl R. Coffman Thurs- tional Capital Region-District, sioned officer corps. day in a change of command Marine Col. Roarke Anderson, After command was changed, ceremony at Fort Myer’s Conmy commanding officer, Headquar- Rogers spoke of the importance Hall Thursday. Coffman assumes ters Battalion, Headquarters of a garrison commander to the command of Fort Myer, Fort Marine Corps Richardson and community as a whole. McNair and Henderson Hall, Coffman. “I fully understand that our three installations that serve more The act of changing command garrison and installation com- than 150,000 service DoD civil- began with Command Sgt. Maj. manders have the singular and ians and retirees in the National Jefferson Varner III, JBM-HH most important job in our Army,” Capital Region. command sergeant major, taking Rogers said. “They provide care, Shortly after the ceremony the JBM-HH flag from Spc. Javier service and support to Ameri- that made JBM-HH official, the Nevarez, the flag bearer. As the ca’s greatest asset: her sons and change of command ceremony senior enlisted Soldier for JBM- daughters and their Families.” began with Richardson’s hus- HH, Varner is the spokesman for Richardson’s remarks were band, Col. Jim Richardson and both the loyalty and concerns of filled with thanks for the people their daughter Lauren receiving the Soldier, as well as the princi- throughout the garrison who gifts in the appreciation of their pal advisor to the commander. helped make her tenure: as com- service to the installation and the Varner handed the flag to Rich- mander a successful one. PHOTO BY ADAM SKOCZYLAS Fort Myer Military Communi- ardson, signifying his last act of “Twenty-six months ago when I Brig. Gen. Dennis E. Rogers (left), director of Installation Management Command’s National Capital Region-District ty. Richardson’s mother, father, allegiance to the outgoing com- assumed command I told the gar- hands command of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall over to mother-in-law and father-in-law mander. Richardson then passed Col. Carl R. Coffman at the change of command ceremony also received mementos. the flag to Rogers who passed see COFFMAN page 9 at Fort Myer’s Conmy Hall Thursday.

Index Local forecast Chaplain’s Corner ...... page 2 First JBM-HH commander ...... page 3 THURS. FRI. SAT. SUN. Fort Myer history ...... page 6-7 78 | 67 71 | 48 65 | 55 73 | 63 News Notes ...... page 11

For more weather forecasts and information, visit www.weather.gov. 2 Thursday, October 3, 2019 PENTAGRAM Chaplain’s Corner My good car

By Retired Chaplain (Brig. Gen.) Ray Bailey Former Deputy Chief of Chaplains

As I was recently driving to and from Kentucky for a meeting, I had a lot of time to think about life. The road I was on changed from two lanes to three, took twists and turns, merged with other roads and even had construction along the way. Then it occurred to me that this is a lot like my and your life. PHOTO BY CENTERS.FUQUA.DUKE.EDU I have a good car. It has been specially made for me for my traveling. For me to get to my destina- the road straightened out and I continued my jour- However, slowing down can be good but red lights tion, I must have a car built for the rough roads and ney. I noticed that each cure gave me experience on called enemies stop me from going anywhere. They demands of driving. how to handle the next one. seek to stop me from arriving at my destination. Driving isn’t easy and a road is never straight all I recently came up to a loop called confusion that They try to discourage me from going any further. the time, or life for that matter. I must look out con- made me wonder if I was going the right way. It There will always be these in my life, around me sistently for changes and challenges I knew would was more than just a curve but a loop taking me an and in me. But they can stop me forever if I allow happen, because that is part of driving, but also oth- entirely different direction I had not planned. For a them to. Their infuence is only temporary and with er moments I wasn’t expecting. while it seemed I was lost. Finally, I recognized that hope and tenacity, I will go on. There are curves called failures and disappoint- this was a better way to travel that seemed more There will be other challenges. I will have multiple ments that spring up suddenly without warning satisfying. I hadn’t planned on it, but it turned out fats along the way to repair called health and f- causing me to quickly react. They even can be sharp to be good and right. nance. But I will have a spare called determination, and abrupt that will force me to slow down and There are moments in the journey when the an engine called perseverance and insurance called reconsider how fast I was traveling. Some curves are road has speed bumps and caution lights to slow faith. long, and it takes time to travel through them, but me down. I call these my friends and Family. They Well, the journey has been long, and my car has others are sudden and sharp curves that catch me remind me to slow down, be more careful, make a few dents and scratches and it isn’t as shiny as by surprise. I went through a curve of failure the wise decisions and go slow enough to enjoy the before, but it is solid and dependable. My road con- other day that caused me to become discouraged scenery. Friends and Family have saved me from tinues where I will arrive at success and happiness. and angry. I was tempted to just stop and doubted many disappointments and missing out on the joy It’s guaranteed by faith in the creator of the car who that it was worth going on, but I did. After a while, of traveling. sits by my side for the whole journey.  Chapel services Religious services will be held at Memorial Chapel at the below times. Catholic Saturday Mass: 5 p.m., Sunday Mass: 9 a.m. Protestant 7:45 and 10:30 a.m. (Sunday) Gospel service noon (Sunday) Samoan service 2:30 p.m. (Sunday) ACS Corner All courses below are in the Joint For more information on EFMP Program is hosting the event for Base Myer-Henderson Hall Army services, contact (703) 693-5353/693- Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Community Service classroom, 202 0783. Fairfax County Prevention education Custer Rd. (Bldg.201), Fort Myer, VA Seven Principles for coordinator Colleen Armstrong will 22211. Making Marriage Work present on emerging professional For more information on any course Seven principles for making mar- trends in the feld of domestic abuse or to register, please call (703) 696- riage work is being held Tuesday from including LGBTQ concerns, gun 3512. 9:30-11:30 a.m. ownership and safety, male victim Registration is required. Army The two-session training is based concerns, and civil and criminal sys- Community Service is open Monday on Dr. John Gottman’s book “The tems options. through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Seven Principles for Making Marriage Happening at Henderson Hall What is the ‘Able Act’? idea for the ABLE Act was originally Work.” This class teaches the warning New parents support class, Join the Exceptional Family Mem- conceived by a group of Virginia par- signs of a troubled marriage and the play date ber Program Nov. 8 from 5 to 7 ents. The Virginia ABLE bill directed steps to take to repair your relation- New parents are welcomed to join p.m. at the USO Warrior and Family Virginia 529 to develop, implement ship. Registration required. Henderson Hall every Thursday from Center on Fort Belvoir. Learn about and administer a new savings program Family Fun at Roer’s Zoofari 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Henderson how the Able Act impacts the EFMP for eligible individuals with disabili- Family fun at Roer’s Zoofari is Oct. Hall Chapel for a parental support Family. Signed into law in Decem- ties and their families. Registration is 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Roer’s class and play date for children. ber 2014, the Stephen Beck Jr. required. Zoofari is located at 1228 Hunter To register, call Henderson Hall Achieving a Better Life Experience For more information or to register, Mill Rd., Vienna, Virginia. Individ- Family Services at (703) 614-7208. Act authorized states to establish call (703) 693-5353, (703) 696-0783 uals will have an opportunity to pet Play morning tax-advantaged savings programs or email [email protected]. and feed the animals, go on a wagon Play morning is being held at the for individuals with a disability. The EFMP support group ride and meet other military Families Henderson Hall Chapel Thursday ABLE Act is considered the most Individuals can share their experi- with small children. Registration is mornings from 10 -11:30 a.m. at signifcant federal legislation ad- ences, challenges and support with required. 1555 Southgate Rd., Bldg. 29, Arling- dressing the needs of persons with other EFMP Families. Emerging trends for domestic ton, Virginia. Every Thursday, open disabilities since the Americans The EFMP support group meets the abuse professionals play, structured activities, sing along with Disabilities Act passed more last Tuesday of every month from 10 Emerging trends for domestic abuse songs with instruments and story time than 25 years ago. In 2015, Virginia a.m. to noon at the Pentagon, Retail professionals training is being held for preschool children 0-5 years old. became the frst state to approve and Corridor near Starbucks. Look for the Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Registration is not required. pass ABLE legislation after passage red EFMP bag. Fort Myer Community Center, 228 The next session is Oct. 18, from 11 of the federal ABLE Act. This was Registration is not required. All McNair Rd., Fort Myer. a.m. to 1 p.m. The rain date is Oct. particularly poignant because the branches of service welcome. The JBM-HH Family Advocacy 25.

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Musical rhythms of Puerto Rican, Venezuelan, Cuban and other Lat- in-American music bounced off the walls of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Brucker Hall for the Hispanic Heritage Month observance Sept. 25. Hispanic Heritage Month started as Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968 by President Lyndon B. Johnson and Pres- ident Ronald Reagan expanded it in 1988. American citizens whose ances- tors come from Spain, Mexico, the Ca- ribbean and Central and South Ameri- ca tend to celebrate the month. Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 is the month for commem- oration. Sept. 15 is the independence of the Latin American countries: Costa

Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador PHOTOS BY KATRINA WILSON and Guatemala. It is noted that Sept. 16 Master Sgt. Pablo Talamante sings at the Hispanic Heritage Month observance. is Independence Day for Mexico and Sept. 18 for Chile’s independence. “We join to celebrate the culture, contributions and heritage of Hispanic Americans,” Peeples said. “Collec- tively, Hispanic Americans represent more than 500 years of history and the culture of traditions of 20 nations. They form a vital part of America’s rich and diverse social fabric.” Peeples added that from the War of 1812 to most recent conflicts, America’s history of Hispanic men and women have shown their allegiance through military service by answering the call to arms. Nearly 15 percent of enlisted personnel in the Army are Hispanic, and 18 percent of enlisted personnel are Hispanic in the Marine Corps. “Sixty Hispanics have been awarded Master Sgt. Antonio Orta performs at the Hispanic Heritage Month Staff Sgt. James Collins plays the piano at the Hispanic Heritage the Medal of Honor, our nation’s high- observance. Month observance Sept. 25. est military decoration,” Peeples said. “Through their outstanding contribu- Master Sgt. Pablo Talamante per- broken in the process. people. If something happened, people tions they have certainly done their part formed the national anthem at the Another song performed was “Café, would grab what we call panderos and to help shape and build our military and observance, and he sang a few songs Tabaco, Y Azúcar” a song about coffee, start singing chants of recent events or our nation. Let us take pride — not just with the musicians. He said he is from tobacco and sugar. if something was coming, like a hurri- in contributions to this nation, but in northern Mexico and joined the Army Orta, of Puerto Rican heritage, said cane.” their unique and vibrant culture as well, in 1992. He and Master Sgt. Antonio those products were the main exports in Orta said it is important to commem- and certainly their music is an inspiring Orta, director of the show, joked it Cuba in the first half of the 1900s. The orate Hispanic Heritage Month. part of that culture.” would be a three to four hour show if song was written by Cuban composer “I think it is important so the other The observances hosted by JBM- the band and ensemble performed the César Orozco in memory of those ex- cultures know the contributions of this HH’s Equal Opportunity are a way to different musical rhythms and famous ports that do not exist anymore. minority group,” Orta said. “Not every- honor and commemorate people of Latin-American songs from Mexico to The observance also had merengue body in the country has contact with different cultures. Peeples added it is Argentina. music from the Dominican Repub- this group or knows anything about the imperative to learn each other’s cultures One of the songs he sang was “La lic; tango music, which according to culture. This celebration explodes the because it proves everyone has some- Calandria” a story about a male bird Orta has Argentinian and Uruguayan culture a little more and it is an oppor- thing to give. singing to a female bird that was in influence and a medley of Puerto Rican tunity for Hispanics to showcase and During the observance, the U.S. Army a cage. She told him if he let her out plenas. remind the rest of the community what Blues Band and Latin Music Ensemble the cage, she would go with him. The “Plenas are a traditional Puerto Rican we have to offer.” performed selections about Hispanic female bird led the male bird on, and groove,” Antonio said. “Legend says Pentagram Staff Writer Katrina Wilson culture. never went with him. His heart was the plenas used to be news for poor can be reached at [email protected]. Pups in the Pool provides send off to summertime

By Katrina Wilson The Pentagram

Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Zembiec Pool was full of pups of all breeds Saturday, paddling through the water during Pups in the Pool — a ﬁ- nal goodbye to the outside pool before it closes for the winter. The outside pool is open May to September. Matthew Jongema, an aquatics program manager with Marine Corps Community Services, said it was the ﬁfth annual Pups in the Pool event with the Marines Aquatics Program. “It’s a send off to the summer,” Jongema said. “(During the event) our regular swimmers can include their four-legged friend in the activities.” The pool was open to all the dogs and they swam, caught pool toys and interacted with each other. Pentagram Staff Writer Katrina Wilson can be reached at kmoses@ PHOTOS BY KATRINA WILSON Rowdy swims to the edge of the pool with dcmilitary.com. The dogs paddle through the Zembiec Pool Saturday during the Pups in the Pool event. a toy.

Max dives into Zembiec Pool Saturday for a last chance of fun in the water. Two dogs bring toys to the edge of the pool. 4 Thursday, October 3, 2019 PENTAGRAM Domestic violence leaders discuss trauma, grief By Katrina Wilson Pentagram Staff Writer

On Sept. 24, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Family Advocacy Program hosted training for leaders in victim advocacy and social work to discuss domestic violence, trauma and grief to kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month. JBM-HH’s Family Advoca- cy Program promotes healthy relationships through awareness campaigns, life skills education, professional education and more for the prevention of family violence. The training’s attendees were victim advocates and social workers from JBM-HH and PHOTOS BY KATRINA WILSON Arlington County. Lissa Friedman, Bureau Chief of Child Welfare in Arlington County speaks to the trainer and attendees of the event for the various discussions. “It’s important when we are looking from an outreach per- death, but can be sorrow due tion of who is more harsh with spective, we are casting a large to a loss one has experienced. judgement — individuals on net of people to the Arling- Attendees also explained trau- social media or family? ton community, not just our ma and grief after a domestic “There’s a level of account- immediate community,” said violence incident. ability that you have with family Michelle Walker, Family Advo- A few attendees added that and their judgement,” said Pa- cacy Program manager. “With they noticed when their clients mela Stanley, a human services most of our Families living off go through a domestic violence clinician with Department of the installation, we want them incident, the client’s identity Human Services in Arlington to know there is help out in the may be affected by grief. Some County. “Strangers — all they Arlington community as well.” clients grieve to the loss of know is what you give them. The training was conducted the relationship and they may Family knows that background by Elizabeth N. Johnson, a wonder, “What does my life information and the judgement grief and trauma psychother- look like now without that per- comes in a different form.” apist with Wendt Center for son?” For those who have been Khalilah El-Amin, a social Loss and Healing in D.C. Her abused and they have children worker with Department of presentation allowed for an they may wonder, “Can I make Human Services in Arlington open discussion between the good decisions for my chil- County added, “People who leaders on how they interact dren?” don’t mean a lot to you, and with their clients when it comes While there was a discussion give you a look, you don’t care to domestic violence, certain about a sense of loss identity, how they see you. Family does Elizabeth N. Johnson, grief and trauma psychotherapist with Wendt Center for Loss and Healing was the trainer for the Sept. 24 event. She traumas or losses. the leaders voiced they noticed the same look and you melt.” stands near attendees to continue the discussion about trauma. When Chief of Staff of the social media affects their cli- While family was one of the Army Gen. James McConville ents. Their clients may — as the topics of this training, going Waters said. “The grieving pro- what a healthy relationship is was sworn in, he said his No. 1 professionals said — retrauma- through the motions of this cess needs to be honored and supposed to look like,” Waters priority is people. The attend- tize themselves through social may have been a refresher for respected, and it was different said. “I think the military is in ees expressed how they work media. the attendees. to hear that.” a good place to have classes on with their clients to ensure the “When they go through Diane Waters, a New Parent Waters added that she under- healthy relationships. In order clients are a No. 1 priority. This trauma and empty all their Support Visitor with Hender- stands domestic violence is a to have that dialogue open, is done by building a rapport, thoughts to strangers on social son Hall, said while the training taboo subject, but said when it the commands need to think being empathetic and sympa- media, they are retraumatized was a refresher for her, it still comes to preventing domestic that healthy relationships are thetic toward their clients. when others are rude (about provided new nuggets of infor- violence, people need to be important too, and youth need Johnson and the attendees what they posted),” said Tam- mation. taught at a young age about a space to talk about these have empathy and sympathy my Hutcheson, a victim advo- “It was helpful to put into healthy relationships. relationships.” with the clients during their cate with the Family Advocacy perspective the presence of “If you didn’t grow up (in) Pentagram Staff Writer period of grief and afterward. Program. grief process in ending a do- a family with a healthy re- Katrina Wilson can be reached She said grief is not just due to Johnson then posed the ques- mestic violence relationship,” lationship, you may wonder at [email protected].

DECADE from page 1

Peeples added that in 2005, the Base Realignment and Closure 05 Recom- mendation #146 was designed for 26 co-located or close-proximity military installations to combine into 12 joint bases to achieve economies of scale and provide common cross-service standards for installation management. JBM-HH was one of the ﬁrst bases to do this alignment. Oct. 1, 2009 was JBM-HH’s Army-led redesignation cer-

PHOTO BY DOMINIQUE A. PINEIRO, DOD emony where the two branches became Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, the outgoing chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, swears one. in his successor, Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, during an armed forces welcome ceremony on Marine Col. Robert Wiser, command- Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Monday. ing officer of Headquarters and Service Battalion Marine Corps Henderson Hall OATH We will do this by emphasizing readi- said the 10-year anniversary was about from page 1 ness and the modernization of the joint the two branches’ unity. force, all while providing unwavering “From the earliest days of country, the that U.S. service members serve “on support, and care and leadership to our Army and the Marine Corps have served freedom’s frontier” — many in harm’s troops and their Families.” together in the common purpose of our way — in more than 160 countries. Esper thanked Dunford for more than national interest,” Wiser said. “I think Milley thanked Dunford and Dun- 40 years of service. Former President that the men and women, both Army ford’s wife, Ellyn, for the examples they Barack Obama appointed Dunford as and Marine Corps and civilians of Joint set. chairman in 2015, and Trump renomi- Base Myer-Henderson Hall have done a PHOTOS BY KATRINA WILSON Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Com- “I know that I have big shoes to fill,” nated Dunford for the job in 2017. wonderful job of working together for a mander Col. Kimberly A. Peeples talks to Milley said. “I have known Joe Dunford Esper said he observed Milley’s talent common purpose and our common in- the attendees of the 10th anniversary of the throughout my career, served with him and dedication while the general was terests, while also respecting our different Army and Marine Corps’ merge. in combat and I consider him a close Army chief of staff and Esper the service service cultures, organizational missions, personal friend — a friendship forged secretary. goals and interests. Chris Rettig led everyone in singing the with the unbreakable bonds of combat “During his time as chief of staff, he “It has proven to be an excellent “Marine Corps Hymn” and the “Army that only shared sacrifice can produce. was instrumental in helping to rebuild example of what is possible when our Song.” It is truly an honor to follow Gen. Dun- the Army’s readiness, which suffered two great services work together. I look JBM-HH serves more than 150,000 ford and become the next in a long line from years of insufficient defense bud- forward to continued successful prog- active duty service men and women to of distinguished chairmen.” gets,” Esper said. “At the same time, he ress that I know we will continue to include Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Ma- Milley said he will work with his fellow advanced the Army’s ability to prepare share going forward. Again, Col. Peeples rines and Coast Guard, their Families, joint chiefs, combatant commanders for future warfare by standing up Army and staff — thank you for putting this Department of Defense civilian person- and senior leaders across the govern- Futures Command, the largest orga- ceremony together and more important- nel and retired military personnel in the ment to address national security issues. nizational change within the service in ly being great partners in this joint base National Capital Region. “I see in the audience today also 45 years. The president could not have adventure.” Pentagram Staff Writer Katrina Wilson many chiefs of defense from around the selected a more competent advisor or a After Wiser spoke, Sgt. 1st Class can be reached at [email protected]. world,” he said. “Your presence here more capable soldier to help prepare our Arlington County Deputy Fire today demonstrates the importance of military for the challenges of the future.” Chief Mike Gowen, Arlington our shared security interest and com- Trump congratulated Dunford on a Chamber of Commerce Senior mon values. As chairman, I look forward job well done and thanked Milley for Membership Director Mike to working with all of you to ensure our accepting the position. Rosenow, Henderson Hall Sgt. collective security.” “In his new role as chairman of the Maj. Joseph Griffin, JBM-HH Commander Col. Kimberly Milley said the the U.S. military faces Joint Chiefs of Staff, Milley will serve as Peeples, Marine Corps Instal- complex challenges in the international my top military advisor,” Trump said. lations Command Commander environment, but said the nation’s ser- “I have absolute confidence that he will Maj. Gen. Edward Banta, Hen- vice members are up to those challenges. fulfill his duty with the same brilliance derson Hall Commanding Offi- “We are the best-equipped, best- and fortitude he has shown throughout cer Col. Robert Wiser, JBM-HH trained, best-led military in human his long and very distinguished career. Command Sgt. Maj. Stephen Harris and Marine Corps In- history, and our adversaries should “From the great Gen. Omar Bradley stallations Command Sgt. Maj. know never to underestimate our skill, to the famed Joe Dunford, our nation Charles Williams cut the cake our capability and our combat power,” has been blessed by the advice, counsel at the 10th anniversary cere- he said. “We will remain the world’s pre- and wisdom of 19 chairmen of the Joint mony. Arlington County and mier fighting force — respected by our Chiefs of Staff. Today, we pass the baton the base have cooperated to- friends and feared by our adversaries. to the 20th.” gether for decades in various capacities. PENTAGRAM Thursday, October 3, 2019 5 JBM-HH to host annual Retiree Appreciation Day By Catrina Francis community,” said Hender- bus to Arlington Nation- Kenneth Dohlman, created Pentagram Editor son. al Cemetery for a wreath the MDW Retiree Coun- “It is only fitting that we laying at the Tomb of the cil, according to the retiree On Friday, Joint Base My- set aside this day every year Unknows. council. Over the years, the er-Henderson Hall will host to express our gratitude to Peeples and JBM-HH council submitted scores its annual Retiree Appreci- you and your Families,” Command Sgt. Maj. Ste- of recommendations to the ation Day in the JBM-HH said JBM-HH Commander phen Harris will provide Department of the Army Community Center from 8 Col. Kimberly A. Peeples, in remarks along with retired Retirement Council with a.m. to 4 p.m. the annual retiree bulletin. Col. Monti Zimmerman, some adopted and some Retired Sgt. 1st Class “The RAD is a great time a retiree council co-chair. declined. Most of the rec- Ketty Henderson, a retir- to reconnect with friends Harris will recognize var- ommendations were within ee council co-chair, said and other veterans, to take ious war theater veterans. the medical realm. One of the day is about providing advantage of the day’s RAD’s guest speaker will be the major activities of the retirees an opportunity to events and it gives me the State Sen. Douglas Mas- council has been the organi- get a flu shot, learn about opportunity to provide you triano, the state senator for zation of the yearly Retiree changes in Tricare for Life, an in-person update on sig- 33rd District in Pennsyl- Appreciation Day. During ask medical questions from nificant events and changes vania. Mastriano is also a the past few years, RAD has the panel and other ques- on the base.” retired Army colonel. recognized sequentially the tions that might arise. She The day begins with a This year also marks 40 accomplishments of veter- PHOTO BY JIM DRESBACH added that this year’s theme welcome and registration. years of the retiree coun- ans of World War II, Korea, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Command- is the Gulf War and Global After that retirees will have cil which can be traced to Vietnam and the 100-year er Col. Kimberly Peebles welcomes a retiree War on Terrorism. a chance to visit informa- January 1979, when then anniversary of World War I. to the 60th annual Retiree Appreciation Day Oct. 3, 2018, at the community center. Ven- “(This day is about) put- tion tables or participate in Commanding General of Pentagram Editor Catrina dors, joint base directorates and base com- ting out messages needed health screenings. Before the Military District of Francis can be reached at ca- mand welcomed close to 100 retirees and and celebrate the retiree lunch retirees will load a Washington Maj. Gen. [email protected]. spouses to the event.

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF JBM-HH PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE 1791 to Civil War Washington Arsenal Looking back at three installations By Compiled by Leah Rubalcaba Community Relations Ofﬁcer

As Forts Myer, McNair and Hen- derson Hall celebrate 10 years of serving as Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, it is fitting to look back at how the three installations came together. Fort Myer and Henderson Hall in Arlington, Virginia, and Fort McNair in Washington D.C., joined to become Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Oct. 1, 2009 — part of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure decision to gain installation resource efficiencies as a joint military operation. The three installations share a rich, historical legacy dating to the early years of this nation. Fort McNair Fort McNair was established as the Washing- ton Arsenal in 1791 as a defense of the federal city of Washington. It 1909 Wright Flyer at Myer is the third oldest Army installation Maj. Walter in the country Lt. Gen. Reed, M.D., Lesley J. McNair next to West was assigned to Point, New York, and Carlisle Bar- the Washington racks, Pennsylvania. Barracks in 1882 At the Washington Arsenal, muni- as a regimental tions were made and stored, which surgeon for the was a practice that continued through 2nd Artillery. the Civil War, when ammunition was Reed is best made for the Union Army. President known for discov- Maj. Walter Reed Abraham Lincoln was a frequent vis- ering the cause of itor to the arsenal, coming to observe yellow fever. He died at the barracks ordnance tests on new weaponry. In due to complications from appendici- June of 1864, 21 women war workers tis surgery in 1902. A general hospital were killed by an accidental explosion was located at the post from 1898 until in one of the arsenal buildings, where 1909 and was the predecessor to the they assembled cartridges by hand. Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Land was purchased just north of With the birth of the Army War the arsenal in 1826 for the nation’s College in 1901, President Theodore first federal penitentiary. Completed Roosevelt dedicated the school’s in 1829, it was most notably known as cornerstone in 1903 (today’s Roos- the location of the military tribunal of evelt Hall, Bldg. 61 at Fort McNair). eight conspirators accused of assas- The Washington Barracks became the Jeep field test 1941 sinating Lincoln. The prisoners were Army’s center for the education and confined to the women’s cellblock on training of senior officers. The Nation- Fort Myer — showcase of the the third floor, next to a newly con- al War College was formed in 1946 U.S. Army Signal Corps structed courtroom. The trial began and was incorporated into the Nation- Fort Myer be- May 9, 1865. All were found guilty al Defense University in 1976. gan as two of 75 and four were hanged in the peniten- In 1948, the Washington Barracks was defense fortifica- tiary courtyard on July 7, 1865. Bldg. renamed for Lt. Gen. Lesley J. McNair, tions built during 20 that sits on the grounds of today’s commander of U.S. Army Ground the Civil War Fort McNair is all that remains of the Forces during World War II. He was — Fort Cass was original penitentiary structure. killed in Normandy, France, in 1944. built in 1861 (in After the Washington Arsenal was Fort McNair is now home to the the location of closed in 1881, the post was trans- National Defense University and the present-day ferred to the Quartermaster Corps Inter-American Defense College and Caisson Sta- COURTESY PHOTO The Army Signal Corps insignia. and renamed the Washington Bar- headquarters for the U.S. Army Mili- bles) and Fort Brig. Gen. racks. tary District of Washington since 1966. Whipple in 1863 Albert J. Myer Feb. 9, 1870. (where Whipple Field stands today). In the early 1900s, the aeronauti- At the end of the war, Forts Cass cal division of the U.S. Army Signal and Whipple merged to become Corps began prototyping “heavier- Fort Whipple and were designated than-air” flying machines and tested the home and showcase of the U.S. the first Army dirigibles on Fort Army Signal Corps in 1869, under Myer. Fort Myer hosted U.S. Army the command of the founder of the Observation Balloon training from Signal Corps, Brig. Gen. Albert 1902 until 1927. Flight training on Myer. Fort Whipple was renamed SR-1 — a semi-rigid dirigible — be- Fort Myer in 1881, following Myer’s gan in 1908, with SR-1 achieving death in 1880. the very first Earth-to-balloon radio As the showcase for the U.S. Army transmission that year. Signal Corps, Fort Myer saw many In another test of “heavier-than-air” information, communication and flying machines, the Army contract- technology firsts, to include Fort ed the Wright brothers to test their Myer becoming the birthplace of the Wright Flyer on Fort Myer. Orville National Weather in 1870 following Wright launched the Wright Flyer for a series of weather balloon launches test flights on Fort Myer in 1908 and at the post. The bill establishing the 1909, making history with the first U.S. Weather Service was signed into flights flown with a passenger and law by President Ulysses S. Grant on over one minute, then over one hour 1863 Fort Whipple PENTAGRAM Thursday, October 3, 2019 7

Washington Arsenal women workers 1865 Lincoln Conspirators Gallows in duration. In September 1909, the the showcase and home of the U.S. Army formally accepted the Wright’s Army Cavalry, in addition to serving design and bought its first aircraft — as the home of the Signal Corps. making Fort Myer the birthplace of In March 1901, Fort Myer became military aviation. home to the first recruits of the new- From 1890 to 1930, people would ly formed 11th Cavalry Regiment travel from Arlington Heights to — now known as the 11th Armored the Fort Myer Depot on an interur- Cavalry Regiment, the Blackhorse ban light rail train to visit Arlington Regiment. National Cemetery and Fort Myer. Several of the Army’s other cavalry Many would travel to Fort Myer on elements served at Fort Myer — to the train to witness the Wright Flyer include Troop K of the 9th Cavalry test trails. The depot was located at Buffalo Soldiers, who served on Fort the intersection of what is now Lee Myer from 1891 to 1894. They were Avenue and McNair Road on land the first African-American unit sta- now occupied by the Old Post Chap- tioned east of the Mississippi River. el. The Fort Myer Depot was across Later, members of the Machine Gun the street from the base hospital, the Troop, 10th Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers structure that serves as the joint base served on Fort Myer from 1931 to headquarters building (Bldg. 59) 1949. Plaques, dedicated to their ser- today. vice, were placed on the sides of the In 1913, Fort Myer became the stable buildings (Bldgs. 306 and 312) home of the nation’s first wireless used by the Buffalo Soldiers during communication towers known as the their time on Fort Myer. “Three Sisters.” In 1915, the Three Members of the 3d Cavalry Regi- Sisters achieved the nation’s first ment trained on horses in what was Trans-Atlantic voice communication set up as an Olympic equestrian to Paris where the transmission con- training arena, in a field just beyond nected with the Eiffel Tower. where the Old Post Chapel stands A history of technology innovation today and that now serves as the has continued at Fort Myer through Tri-Services parking lot. Members of the years. Due to its location in the the 3d Cavalry Regiment also trained National Capital Region, with prox- in Fort Myer’s indoor arena, known Dirigible Tests 1902 to 1927 imity to the Pentagon and Congress, today as Conmy Hall. many test trials have been conducted Many stable buildings were built on serving the nation since 1784. The traditions of the musicians of Gen. on the base, such as when the orig- Fort Myer during its early years as unit was reactivated and brought George Washington’s Continental inal jeep prototype was field-tested a cavalry installation. While several to Fort Myer April 1948, and now Army. for members of Congress and the of the stable buildings that remain serves as the Army’s official ceremo- Fort Myer Military Community media on Fort Myer in April 1941. today are used primarily as offices — nial unit and escort to the president, In 1993, to gain installation effi- In a case of history repeating itself, two are still used as stables (Bldgs. providing security for Washington, ciencies under one garrison com- the U.S. Army experimented with 233 and 236) and are home to the D.C., in time of national emergency mander, Forts Myer and McNair new, electric automobiles on Fort Soldiers of the 3rd U.S. Infantry or civil disturbance. were joined to become the Fort Myer Myer in 1901 and, 108 years later, Regiment’s Caisson Platoon and the The U.S. Army Band was estab- Military Community, the Army’s Fort Myer became the first Depart- horses used to pull the caisson carry- lished in 1922 by Army Chief of Staff showcase installation. The two in- ment of Defense installation to adopt ing the flag-draped casket in Arling- General of the Armies John J. “Black stallations continued to operate as new, electric cars as part of its official ton National Cemetery during funer- Jack” Pershing to emulate European the Fort Myer Military Community fleet Jan. 13, 2009. A test trial of als honoring fallen service members, military bands he heard during World until Oct. 1, 2009, when they joined autonomous vehicles was just com- veterans and heads of state. War I. Today, the U.S. Army Band with Henderson Hall to become Joint pleted at Fort Myer and Henderson Ceremonial units “Pershing’s Own” serves the premier Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Hall to test the viability of driverless The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, musical organization of the United Henderson Hall vehicles on military installations. The Old Guard and the U.S. Army States Army performing across the Henderson Fort Myer – showcase of the Band “Pershing’s Own” made Fort country and around the world. Hall began on U.S. Army Cavalry Myer their final home in 1948. The Old Guard Fife and Drum land acquired In 1887, the commanding general The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment, Corps, the only unit of its kind in the by the federal of the U.S. Army, Lt. Gen. Philip The Old Guard, is the oldest ac- armed forces, was founded on Fort government Sheridan, designated Fort Myer as tive-duty infantry unit in the Army, Myer in 1960, and carries on the in 1941, and a temporary warehouse was built on the land. The warehouse was soon converted Brevet Brig. Gen. to office space Archibald Henderson for use by the U.S. Navy and was renamed the Navy Annex. The U.S. Marine Corps moved to the Navy Annex in No- vember 1941, and the U.S. Marine Corps Headquarters and Service Company was organized on March 1, 1942. A company of the U.S. Marines Corps Women’s Reserve was organized as part of the Headquarters on April 1, 1943. Additional land was acquired in the area of today’s Henderson Hall in September 1943 to provide barracks for a portion of the 2,658 women assigned to the Washington D.C., area. The Women’s Reserve was released from active duty in August 1946, and the women’s barracks were renovated into barracks for the male Marines. Henderson Hall was named for Brevet Brig. Gen. Archibald Hen- derson, the fifth commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps and the longest serving commandant — from 1820 to 1858. He served in the Marine Corps for a total of 53 years and has been nicknamed the “Grand old man of the Marine Corps.” Henderson Hall continues to be the U.S. Marine Corps’ Headquar- ters and Service Company serving the administrative needs of Marines assigned to the National Capital 1870 weather balloon launch Region. 8 Thursday, October 3, 2019 PENTAGRAM

PHOTO BY ELEENA FIKHMAN Soldiers from Fort Myer’s Headquarters Command Battalion and Marines from Henderson Hall’s Headquarters Battalion, Headquarters Marine Corps stand at attention during the redesignation and change of command ceremony at Fort Myer’s Conmy Hall. Army post, Marine base join forces

By Michael Norris move and thought.” “Knowing that your community is this year. The FMMC Directorate of Pentagram Assistant Editor This proceeded into a stately and here to support you just as you have Public Works began taking responsi- silent portion of the ceremony where supported all of us,” he said. bility for building and grounds main- Editor’s Note. This story originally ran Richardson officially cased the flag The ceremony concluded with tenance on Henderson Hall earlier in the Oct. 2, 2009 issue of the Penta- of FMMC with the help of Garrison Anderson taking the floor. He talked this year. gram. Command Sgt. Maj. Jefferson Varner of new challenges. The joint base, he Additionally, installation service While responsibilities and functions III. As Spc. Nathan McGuire extend- said, “offers an opportunity to excel contracts have been transferred to have gradually become intertwined ed the installation flag so that the staff in a different environment.” the new joint base, displaced civil- between the Fort Myer military com- was parallel with the floor, Richard- “When we opened the gate, we got ians from Henderson Hall have been munity and Marine Corps Base Hen- son and Varner slowly rolled up the an opportunity for friendship,” he moved into vacant authorized posi- derson Hall over the past year, Joint fabric until it was wrapped around said, recalling how Hobson Gate, tions on the joint base, and employ- Base Myer-Henderson Hall achieved the mast, at which point a black which connects Fort Myer with Hen- ment transition services, fire/emer- official final operational capability sheath was placed over the colors, derson Hall, was opened several years gency service teams — just to name Oct. 1, 2009, at the start of the new hiding the flag from view. ago to facilitate increased cooperation a few — have been reconstituted as fiscal year. The new installation is the This was followed by the uncas- between the facilities. joint service entities. first joint base in the Department of ing of the new JBM-HH flag, with Anderson’s remarks concluded the The Office of the Secretary of Defense. Richardson, Varner, Henderson Hall redesignation ceremony. The event Defense established Joint Base Im- A ceremony establishing the new Commander Col. Roarke L. Ander- was segued into the change of com- plementation Guidance in January base was held at Conmy Hall shortly son and Henderson Hall Sgt. Maj. mand ceremony. 2008, which identified 49 installation before a change of command ceremo- Ronald Green vigilantly unfurling the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall is management support functions that ny where new joint base Commander flag together. the first of a Department of Defense can be consolidated at joint bases. Col. Carl R. Coffman took over the “What a great joint-force day. initiative that seeks to realign 26 The Marine Corps was granted a reins of leadership from Col. Laura What a great Army day. What a great co-located or close-proximity installa- variance in one area typically slated J. Richardson. On Henderson Hall, Marine day,” said Horst when he tion into 12 joint bases while main- for consolidation: Henderson Hall’s the commander takes on the new title took the podium. “Marines, Soldiers, taining cross-service standards. Joint Marine Corps Community Service of commanding officer of Headquar- ‘Pershing’s Own,’ Fife and Drum basing is an outgrowth of the Base (to include the Marine Corps Ex- ters Battalion, Headquarters Marine Corps, you give every ceremony a Realignment and Closure initiative, change) — which provides for fitness Corps Henderson Hall. brilliance and sense of excellence.” which seeks to achieve greater effi- and recreation programs, Family Brig. Gen. Karl R. Horst, com- Horst evoked the storied histories ciencies by reducing duplication of services and business activities at the manding general of Joint Force Head- of the two installations and cited services and saving the federal gov- base — will now operate under Head- quarters-National Capital Region the many milestones that led to the ernment money. quarters Battalion, Headquarters and Military District of Washington, establishment of JBM-HH. He said Joint basing is also a part of DOD’s Marine Corps, instead of JBM-HH. along with Brig. Gen. Dennis E. Rog- there were 124 items that need to transformation efforts, improving Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall ers, director of the National Capital get accomplished to make it happen readiness in addition to achieving cost now consists of Fort Myer in Arling- Region-District, Army Installation and that only three remained to be efficiencies. The merging of resources ton, Fort McNair in the District and Management Agency, hosted the resolved. can free up military personnel. When Henderson Hall. As before, when it ceremony establishing Joint Base My- “It was a multilateral effort pro- FMMC took over security and law was FMMC, the mission of JBM-HH er-Henderson Hall. duced by the participation of Col. enforcement functions at Henderson is to serve the Joint Force Head- Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Barry M. White, Richardson and Col. Anderson,” he Hall, for instance, the installation was quarters-National Capital Region the installation chaplain, provided the said. “The leadership of OSD par- able to return 22 service members to and Military District of Washington invocation. ticipated in the successful merger of the Marine Corps’ operating force. base support operations. The bases “As the Army joins with the Ma- the installations and we thank you for The transition of Joint Base My- provide support for the execution of rines, may they continue to excel at your support.” er-Henderson Hall has occurred the JFHQ-NCR/MDW missions of the mission at hand,” he said, thank- Horst wished Richardson success in incrementally. Marine Lt. Col. Jim homeland defense, defense support ing the outgoing commander while her new assignment and said the joint Washburn came on board in the to civil authorities and world-class wishing God’s grace on the incoming base would continue to be a resource newly established position of deputy ceremonial, musical and special event commander. “May you bless his every for her. joint base commander in March of missions. Members of JBM-HH workforce remember base merge 10 years ago

By Katrina Wilson escorting them on base. with the Marines and the Challenge as well. He also branches to coordinate with The Pentagram She remembered how she Army together.” remembered the installation facility issues or events. has seen growth on Fort She pointed out that becoming a joint base. Rubalcaba said what Joint Base Myer-Hender- Myer when Cody Child De- JBM-HH’s Equal Opportu- He recalled around that helped with joint efforts son Hall celebrated the 10th velopment Center was first nity ceremonies have been same time, it was the 100th over the last decade is hav- anniversary of the installa- built, the biggest child care hosted at Henderson Hall anniversary of the Wright ing a deputy commander tion becoming a joint base facility in the Department as well over the decade. She Aviation test flight on Fort who is a Marine in Bldg. Tuesday, and a few indi- of Defense. But she also added that the annual Ur- Myer. 59, which is the command viduals on the installation recalled the base becoming ban Warrior Challenge and Baker’s role has not building. explained what they remem- joint. the organizational day with changed since then. He said “That’s a good relation- bered about the installation Rubalcaba said she no- the Marines over the years the mission has been the ship we interact with on a joining together the Army ticed the cohesiveness have been fun activities be- same and includes Hender- daily basis because he is in and Marines. between the two branches tween the two branches. son Hall. our building,” Rubalcaba Leah Rubalcaba has been when it came to ceremonies. “It was always really nice “Our mission is to try and said. “The biggest, first the community relations When the redesignantion to participate jointly with assist the community in ac- obvious change when we officer on JBM-HH before ceremony occurred in Oc- the Marines to have fun,” complishing their missions,” became a joint base was the installation became a tober 2009 when the instal- Rubalcaba said. “The Ma- Baker said. “Whether it be having a Marine lieutenant joint base. Her role entails lation became joint, there rines and the Soldiers would them requesting for sup- colonel serving as the depu- working with community was never a ceremony to compete against each other port, equipment, personnel ty commander.” leaders in northern Virginia, have Soldiers and Marines in warrior like challenges, or space they come to us to Currently, JBM-HH Dep- like Arlington County and together on the field, she like pulling Humvees, tug of request it. As much as we uty Commander Marine Lt. Washington, D.C. She is the said. war or basketball games.” can, we oblige their re- Col. Mark Paolicelli is the speech writer for the com- “We jointly sang the ‘Army Paul Baker, a supervisory quest.” installation’s sixth deputy mand team and supports Song’ and the ‘U.S. Marine plans specialist in the Direc- In the last decade, he commander. the public affairs team as Corps Hym,’” Rubalcaba torate of Plans, Training, wished there were more Pentagram Staff Writer Ka- needed with media, such as said. “It was the first time Mobilization and Security, communication and collab- trina Wilson can be reached at answering media queries or having a ceremony before remembered Urban Warrior orative efforts between the [email protected]. PENTAGRAM Thursday, October 3, 2019 9 Fire chief thanks Gen. Dunford for his service

PHOTO BY NAVY CDR. PETER BORSZICH, PROTOCOL OFFICER, OFFICE OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF. JBM-HH ﬁre chief Russell Miller got a chance to meet outgoing Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Marine Gen. Joe Dunford and thank him for his service Monday. Suicide awareness walk format discusses prevention By Katrina Wilson sidered suicide. their life. support and awareness for mental health, depression Pentagram Staff Writer Approximately one to three “We collectively strive to suicide and to emphasize the and suicide. active duty service members reduce stigma and provide importance of being there, “There is help out there When Gen. James McCo- die by suicide each day, and guidance for helping those in being helpful and being and we want to reach as nville became the Chief of approximately 20 veterans need,” Showalter said. “One aware of any signs of sui- many people as possible,” Staff of the Army, he said die by suicide each day. hundred and twenty-three cide,” said Quinones. Benjamin said. “I think these his No. 1 priority is people. Navy Cmdr. Jeff Showalter, Americans die from suicide She also said she wants walks are a great forum Joint Base Myer-Henderson chief of behavioral health every day, approximately 22 people to realize suicide can and format to do so. I have Hall showed this Sept. 19 services at Andrew Rader of those suicides are individ- happen to anybody. been personally affected by during a suicide awareness Clinic, led a suicide aware- uals who have or are cur- “Suicide doesn’t discrimi- suicide by associates and walk. ness walk on Joint Base rently serving.” nate,” Quinones said. friends. I would like to make September is the nation’s Myer-Henderson Hall Sept. Staff Sgt. Arianna Qui- Navy Cmdr. Anthony sure those people who are Suicide Prevention Month 19 where walk participants nones, the noncommissioned Benjamin of the United struggling get the help that when individuals and or- heard information about ofﬁcer in charge of the be- States Public Health Service they need.” ganizations discuss how to suicide and how to commu- havioral health clinic, partic- said he came to the walk for Pentagram Staff Writer Ka- prevent suicide and provide nicate with someone who ipated in the walk. awareness because he knows trina Wilson can be reached at help for those who have con- may be thinking of taking “I came out to show there is a stigma around [email protected]. The new Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall logo

By Kim Holien JBM-HH Historian Department of the Army and Marine Corps seals — As Fort Myer is a post of the United States Army, the Department of the Army seal is Editor’s Note: This story originally ran in the Pentagram Oct. 2, 2009. placed on one side of the face of the Logo. As Henderson Hall is a base Logo — The logo is in the form of a circle, which is the of the United States Marine Corps, the Marine Corps seal is universal symbol of unity. placed on the opposite side of the logo. Purple border — As a Joint Command, we are Henderson Hall logo — At the bottom of the now “purple,” symbolizing Joint Operations seal and as a counter balance to the FMMC rather than individual service components. logo at the top of the seal is the Henderson Border words — At the top of the rim Hall logo, the universally recognized sym- surrounding the logo is the wordage bol of the United States Marines Corps, naming exactly who we are, Joint Base the flag raising on Iwo Jima during Myer-Henderson Hall. At the bottom World War II. of the rim surrounding the logo is Musket and drum major’s ba- the wordage “Support and De- ton — Overlaying the logo is the fend,” which is the Installation rifled musket with fixed bayonet, Management Command motto with a drum major’s baton un- and the installation motto. derneath it. These two military Border symbols — At the items state the purpose of the top of the purple rim border security and ceremonial func- surrounding the logo is the tion of military units serving Wright Flyer, denoting Fort in the greater Washington Myer as the birthplace of metropolitan region. The fact world military aviation. At the that the musket is on top of side of the purple rim border the baton symbolically shows surrounding the logo are two, that security is the foremost five-pointed white stars, one priority and that the ceremonial each for Fort Myer and Hender- functions, as important as they son Hall. are, are secondary to the security Five pointed white stars are the mission. The fact that the musket universally recognized symbol of has a fixed bayonet recognizes that the United States Military. the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, FMMC logo — The Fort Myer (The Old Guard) is both the oldest Military Community is the supporting infantry unit in the United States Army component of the Joint Base and, there- and the only one authorized by an act of fore, its logo is placed at the top. The five Congress in 1922 to march with fixed bay- stars symbolically form a pentagon (since its onets in honor of their bayonet charges in the inception during World War II, Fort Myer has been Mexican War. a major support installation for the nearby Pentagon), Background — The background of the interior as- which surround the Old Post Chapel, the most recognized pect of the logo is the flag of the United States of America, symbol of Fort Myer. The five stars also represent the generals of Old Glory, the living symbol of the Union of States and the official the Army who have served while residing at Fort Myer. symbol of the government of the United States of America.

COFFMAN especially pleased to be on an He has served as the scout son, Hunter Army Airfield, Officers’ Basic and Advanced from page 1 installation with such units as platoon leader, A Company, Savannah, Ga. and prior to Courses and the Command the U.S. Army Band, the 3rd 4-501st Attack Helicopter assuming command of JBM- and General Staff Officers’ rison my goal for this instal- U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Battalion, commander of C HH Coffman served as the Course. His awards and dec- lation was to provide the best Old Guard) and the Marine Troop, 4th Squadron, 6th military assistant and exec- orations include the Bronze services possible and have Corps Honor Guard. Cavalry, attack helicopter utive officer for the assistant Star, Meritorious Service the best customer service,” “It’s certainly one of the company observer controller secretary of the Army (Instal- Medal, Army Commenda- Richardson said. “With that highlights of my Army career on the Eagle Team, Opera- lations and Environment). tion Medal, Global War on goal in front of us, we forged just to say I was able to par- tions Group A at Fort Irwin, Coffman holds a master’s Terrorism Expeditionary and ahead to make it a reality.” ticipate in an Army ceremony Calif. And Operations Group degree in administration Service Medals and Senior When Coffman addressed with you guys,” he said. C, Battle Command Training from Central Michigan Uni- Army Aviator Badge. the audience, he spoke of Coffman was commis- Program at Fort Leaven- versity and a Bachelor’s of Coffman has been mar- continuing Fort Myer’s sioned a second lieutenant in worth, Kan. Science Degree from Texas ried to his wife Karen for legacy as the Army’s mod- May 1987 after graduation He has also command- A&M University. His military 24 years, and they have four el installation, and he was from Texas A&M University. ed the U.S. Army Garri- education includes Aviation sons. 10 Thursday, October 3, 2019 PENTAGRAM

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JBM-HH 61st annual niors’ workshop. This is a fun, educational event Capitol Deli Retiree Appreciation Day for young fifers and drummers between the ages Capitol Deli, in the MCCS on Henderson Hall, Retiree Appreciation Day will be held Friday of 8 to 18. For registration and more informa- now sells deli meats and cheeses by the pound. at the Community Activities Recreation Center. tion, contact Sgt. 1st Class Crystal Lee at (703) Hours are Mondays through Fridays 7:30 a.m. to The day’s highlights include information tables 696-8521 or by email at crystal.m.lee27.mil@ 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Rader Clinic from 9-11:30 a.m., a wreath mail.mil. Automated installation entry changes laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown The newest iteration of the automated instal- Soldier at 11:15 a.m., a buffet at the JBM-HH Made-to-order-pasta lation entry system is currently being installed Dining Facility from noon to 1 p.m. and a per- Individuals can enjoy lunch made by the chef at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. AIE is the formance from the U.S. Army Band Chorus from and featuring a person’s favorite toppings. Served Army’s electronic physical access control system 1-1:20 p.m. Introductory remarks will be made every Monday in the Old Guard Lounge from 11 that increases security for Soldiers, Family mem- by JBM-HH Retiree Council co-chairs, retired a.m. to 2 p.m. bers, Department of Defense civilian workforce, Col. Monti Zimmerman and retired Sgt. 1st Rock ‘n’ roll night military retirees, contractor employees and visitors Class Ketty Henderson at 1:30 p.m. Recognition Rock ‘n’ roll night is every first Saturday of the by electronically vetting and validating an indi- of various war theater veterans will be at 1:35 month. Doors open at 6 p.m., with music and vidual at JBM-HH gates. The latest AIE brings p.m. The keynote speaker, Pennsylvania State dancing from 7 to 11 p.m. An a la carte menu capabilities to ease visitor access. The website for Sen. retired Col. Douglas Mastriano, will be at and cash bar will be available. the new passes is https://pass.aie.army.mil/jbmhh/. 1:45 p.m. Door prizes will be given at 2:15 p.m. Seafood dinner buffet The new capabilities will allow for visitors to ob- and a medical panel will be available from 2:30- The seafood dinner buffet is the last Friday of tain installation access via a web-registration or at 3:15 p.m. the month in the Fife and Drum Dining Room. a kiosk in the JBM-HH Visitor Center. It also has For more information, call Albert Brown at Doors open at 6 p.m. Cost is $30.95 for member the ability for visitors to be vetted and registered at (703) 696-3237. and $35.95 for nonmembers. designated lanes at the gate. The installation of the Karaoke night AIE upgrade is ongoing and will go live early May. Fooda at the Exchange Karaoke night is every first Friday of the month The fielding does not affect normal traffic flow, Fooda is now open at the Fort Myer food in the Old Guard Lounge, located on the lower but drivers should be aware that personnel will be court. The new food service provider is open level of Patton Hall. Karaoke happens from 6 to at the entrance gates. Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 10 p.m. p.m. Food selection will vary daily. Check out All-you-can-eat buffet lunch Housing assistance, environmental health the menu daily at fooda.com/aafes-jbmyer. An all-you-can-eat buffet is served Tuesday registry information through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Fife If individuals are residents at Joint Base My- Honor Flight Columbus seeks volunteers and Drum Room. Cost for members is $11 and er-Henderson Hall, there are two numbers they On Oct. 19, Honor Flight Columbus, Ohio, is $15 for nonmembers. can call for 24/7 housing assistance. One is a 24/7 celebrating its 100th flight. There will be about Sunday brunch work order call center and the other is a housing 180 veterans and they are seeking volunteers Sunday brunch is served every Sunday 10 a.m. 24/7 hotline. to escort as guardians. These volunteers would to 2 p.m. in the Fife and Drum Dining Room. If individuals live in Army Family Housing on spend the entire Oct. 19 with a veteran one on Cost for members is $23, $28 for nonmembers, Forts McNair or Myer and have work orders one and visit the war memorials with him or her. $10.95 for children (6-12) and children younger for their housing, please call the Joint Base My- Many of the veterans on these flights are Viet- than 6 dine free. er-Henderson Hall Army Family Housing contrac- nam-era vets and a large number are Marines. tor 24/7 call center at (703) 696-2923. Honor Flight Columbus is seeking 10 uniformed Civilian leave assist If individuals have any unresolved housing issues Marines and Soldiers to be guardians. This is an JBM-HH Directorate of Emergency Services to bring to the attention of the JBM-HH com- extremely rewarding and emotional experience officers Jay Vaughters and Charlie Jones have mand leadership and the Army Family Housing and provides the opportunity to show apprecia- been approved to receive leave under the Volun- Office, please call the housing 24/7 hotline at tion and bond with those who came before. teer Leave Program. Department of the Army (703) 965-6050. civilian employees who would like to donate Additionally, The U.S. Army Medical Command Car wash closed until further notice annual leave are asked to fill out form OPM630a, is establishing a Housing Environmental Health The Henderson Hall car wash has announced “Request to Donate Annual Leave to Leave Response Registry to address health or safety that it will not be reopening in the foreseeable Recipient Under the Voluntary Leave Transfer concerns of current or former Army housing res- future. The infrastructure was found to need ad- Program (Within Agency),” at www.opm.gov/ idents. The 24-hour registry will allow the Army justments that must happen before the car wash forms/pdf_fill/opm630a.pdf.For federal govern- Public Health Center to provide current or former can be opened. Updates will be posted as they ment civilian employees outside the Department residents information on environmental health become available. of the Army who would like to donate annual hazards, assist them in seeking medical care for leave, please complete form OPM 630b, “Re- any housing related illnesses or concerns and serve CFC kickoff quest to Donate Annual Leave to Leave Recipi- as a two-way exchange of information. Call the From now until Jan. 12, 2020, the Joint Base ent Under the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program registry at (800) 984-8523 to enroll. Myer-Henderson Hall community will have an (Outside Agency),” at www.opm.gov/forms/ opportunity to “show some love” during this pdf_fill/opm630b.pdf.For those who wish to Toastmasters improves listening, thinking year’s annual Combined Federal Campaign. donate, please be sure to populate the form with Toastmasters is available for individuals who On Oct. 10, the joint base will kick off its cam- the recipient’s name specifically. Send completed want to improve their public speaking, thinking, paign in the JBM-HH Dining Facility from 11:30 form to Maribel Rodriguez at maribel.rodriguez. listening and leading. Helmsmen Toastmasters a.m. to 1 p.m. Active duty, retired and Depart- [email protected]. holds weekly meetings every Thursday at 7:30 a.m. ment of the Army civilians have an opportunity at the Pentagon, PLC2, just outside north parking to donate to more than 7,000 charities which can Leisure Travel Service Office hours entrance. be done through a payroll deduction or a one- The Leisure Travel Service Office hours of For more information, contact Carl Sabath at time payment. operation as follows: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to (703) 695-2804 or by email at carl.e.sabath.civ@ To donate, visit opm.gov/ShowSomeLoveCFC 5 p.m. Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and mail.mil. click on “Donate” on the local zone website. closed on Sundays and holidays. Once an individual is on the site, he or she must Employee Assistance Program build a profile if this is his or her first time using Join retiree council at Fort Belvoir the website. DA civilians should use the six-digit Retirees are welcome to become JBM-HH’s Employee Assistance Program services for JBM- CFC office code 36MWAP when filing out the Retiree Council members. The executive com- HH are currently being provided by Fort Belvoir. online donation form. Service members must mittee of the retiree council meets quarterly the For EAP services, please contact Dr. Jorge Gran- contact their unit CFC representative for the first Thursday in the months of February, May, dela at (703) 805-5588 or Doryan Dixon (alter- unit’s CFC office code. August and November. General membership nate) at (703) 805-1083 until further notice. For more information, contact Roy Croom, the meetings occur quarterly on the second Thursday joint base CFC representative, by calling (703) of the above months. The council is an opportu- Auto shop hours 696-3791 or by email at [email protected]. nity for individuals to have their voice heard and The JBM-HH Auto Skills Shop will be open to improve the retired military community. For Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 8 p.m., Fri- Fife and Drum juniors’ workshop more information, call or email Linda Hocking at days from 1 to 8 p.m., and weekends from 10 a.m. Join the U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum (703) 696-5948, [email protected] to 5 p.m. The shop is closed Mondays, Tuesdays Corps Oct. 26 from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. for a ju- or at [email protected]. and holidays.

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