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Former Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Paul X. Kelley Laid to Rest by Marine Gunnery Sgt Pentagram Vol. 64, No. 7 February 20, 2020 home.army.mil/jbmhh Published For Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall PHOTO BY JULIA SIMPKINS At the Kelley Family’s request, Sgt. York an American Standardbred riderless horse that walked behind President Ronald Reagan’s casket, was brought out of retirement to PHOTO BY ELIZABETH FRASER participate in funeral honors for Gen. Paul X. The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Caisson Platoon; U.S. Marines from the Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps; and U.S. Kelley, the 28th commandant of the Marine Marines from the Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C. (8th and I) conduct military funeral honors with funeral escort for retired 28th Corps, Feb. 13 on Joint Base Myer-Hender- Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Paul X. Kelley in Section 34 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Feb. 13. Barbara son Hall. Kelley receives the flag from current Marine Corps Commandant, Gen. David H. Berger.. Former Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Paul X. Kelley laid to rest By Marine Gunnery Sgt. Bryan regardless of the situation, as he was lieutenant. He transferred to Camp Pendleton, Peterson Headquarters known as a Marine’s Marine. In March 1951, after completing California, in July 1954, where he Marine Corps “His contributions to our Corps and instruction at The Basic School, Quan- served as a battalion executive officer leadership through a tumultuous period tico, Virginia, he served consecutively with 1st Infantry Training Regiment. Marine Gen. Paul Xavier Kelley, 91, ensured that we have been ready when as a platoon leader, assistant battalion He transferred to Japan in February the 28th commandant of the Marine our nation needed us,” said Berger. operations officer and assistant division 1955 and served as the division training Corps, was laid to rest Feb. 13, at “Although his presence will be deeply training officer with 2nd Marine Divi- officer for 3rd Marine Division. From Arlington National Cemetery. Kelley missed, his legacy will serve as an inspi- sion at Camp Lejeune, North Caroli- August 1955 to June 1956 he served as passed away Dec. 29, 2019, in McLean, ration to us all for years to come.” na. He transferred to the cruiser USS the aide-de-camp to the deputy com- Virginia. Kelley was born Nov. 11, 1928, in Salem (CA 139) in September 1952, manding general, and then as assistant Marine Gen. David H. Berger, the Boston. After graduating from Villanova where he served as executive officer and force training officer, Fleet Marine 38th commandant of the Marine University with a Bachelor of Science then commanding officer of the Marine Force Pacific, in Hawaii. Corps, said Kelley’s leadership, passion degree in Economics in June 1950, Kel- Detachment for 20 months. He was and courage drove people to follow him, ley commissioned as a Marine second promoted to captain Dec. 16, 1953. see KELLEY page 3 Commemoration speaker looks at past, explores future possibilities By Alice Swan and abroad while serving their na- Pentagram Reporter tion in uniform.” Bell noted that 90 African Amer- The rich and centuries-old legacy icans have received the nation’s of African Americans serving in the highest military award — the Medal United States Armed Forces came of Honor. The first black Soldier alive Feb. 13 during the Black His- to receive the award was Sgt. Wil- tory Month commemoration held in liam Carney. Born as a slave, he Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s was awarded the Medal of Honor in PHOTO BY JEFF HEENEY Community Center. 1900 for his gallantry in saving the Brig. Gen. Quander’s wife retired Lt. Col. Melonie Quander and his mother Gail Quander pin In keeping with the event’s theme, regimental colors (American flag) the rank on the one-star general. “Honoring the past, securing the during the Battle of Fort Wagner in future,” guest speaker Sgt. Maj. 1863. Brig. Gen. Quander follows Edward A. Bell, Office of the Dep- “About 5,000 black Soldiers, uty Chief of Staff G-4, shared with mostly from New England, served those in attendance the stories and in the Continental Army,” explained family line of general officers accomplishments of black service Bell. “The 1st Rhode Island Regi- By Compiled by Julia Simpkins Col. Mark Quander was promot- members from the Revolutionary ment was the first all-black unit and JBM-HH Command ed to brigadier general Friday at War to the present day Army. participated in the victory of York- Information Officer Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s “The theme honoring the past town in 1781.” Spates Community Center’s ball- and securing the future is not only He pointed out that black Sol- Currently serving as comman- room. Quander came to Fort Myer about our heritage but more impor- diers were also asked to serve in the dant at the Army Engineer school tantly for us to never forget where War of 1812 despite a law that had at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, see QUANDER page 5 we came from as a nation and to barred people of color from serving continue to work together to en- in the military. sure that the momentum set by so By the end of the Civil War, about many heroes continues to provide 180,000 black men, or 10% of the I believe opportunities to all based on char- Union Army, had served Bell said. acter, commitment and competence He recalled the exploits of the fa- regardless of race, creed or color,” mous 54th Massachusetts Infantry I can fly Bell said. Regiment, a unit widely acclaimed Service members from “We all stand here today on the for its valor in the war. across the nation par- shoulders of brave men and wom- “During westward expansion black ticipated in the annual en who sacrificed so much and for troops, nicknamed Buffalo Soldiers, Capital Classic Friday some even their life, solely due to served long, isolated tours of duty through Monday. One of the pigmentation of their skin. I in the southwest,” Bell said. “They the players attempts a want to tell you some of the inspir- fought in over 100 battles in the shot during the game. For story and more photos, ing stories of their service and their Indian Wars. “Second Lt. Henry O. please see Pages 6-7. sacrifices in fighting not only wars PHOTO BY CHRISTIAN LILAKOS but fighting racism here at home see BHM page 4 Index Local forecast Chaplain’s Corner ...........page 2 Gen. Kelly funeral. page 3 THURS. FRI. SAT. SUN. Capital Classic ..............page 6-7 40 | 21 39 | 24 49 | 26 53 | 39 News Notes ................page 11 For more weather forecasts and information, visit www.weather.gov. 2 Thursday, February 20, 2020 PENTAGRAM Chaplain’s Corner A homemade life By Retired Chaplain house. There is nothing like home- old quickly. Soon as I got home, my homemade living. One can get these (Brig. Gen.) Ray Bailey made. wife would prepare her beef roast with needs elsewhere, but it’s not the same. Former Deputy I would be gone to the feld for train- potatoes and carrots. I ate till I could It is in the home where it is expected Chief of Chaplains ing while in the Army for several weeks burst. There is nothing like homemade. and rooted. and they would give us C-rations and It seems homemade starts at home. It There is nothing like homemade I remember sitting at my grand- then MREs to eat every day, washed is there where the foundational good- values and faith. You can get some out mother’s kitchen table as she prepared down with water from my canteen. ness of life begins for many. Sadly, it the can of social media or the plastic the morning biscuits. bag of Hollywood She called them “cat movies and shows, head biscuits” due to but it doesn’t taste the shape they made the same and doesn’t once she squeezed satisfy. It’s an exter- them out before nal experience that putting them in the doesn’t reach the frying pan. deepest part of our When they came spiritual needs. We out of the oven the can’t have a deep smell was so deli- faith that sustains cious, I could have us in hard times if eaten the whole pan. it’s only lived out The butter slowly through others or not melted over them as deeply seated in our I added fresh fgs or soul. We want and jelly, she had made. need homemade. There is nothing like Today, remember homemade. what homemade tast- I remember my ed and feltlike. Think mother who could about what values, make sweet tea like it direction and needs was a golden nec- you wanted and may tar. Still warm and have received. Get poured over some back to the basics ice in a glass, I would and foundational empty the glass in one swallow and Sure, when you are hungry, they tasted is just the opposite for others, but the part of your life that you experienced wanting more. Then she would dish good, but after a long period of time, need and expectations are the same. that has no comparison, not even from up a slice of fresh peach cobbler made it was processed food from a can or It is there where direction and pur- a can or bag. Experience it again. Re- from peaches from the tree beside their plastic bag day end and day out. It got pose are found shared by parents and member the homemade life. Cultivating Patience in our Relationship With God By Chaplain (Maj.) Bryant Casteel right away! JBM-HH Family Life Chaplain However, the Bible is full of admonitions and encouragement toward patience.
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