Pentagram Vol. 62, No. 44 November 5, 2015 www.army.mil/jbmhh Published For Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Happy 240th, Marines! Compiled by Jim Goodwin Pentagram editor

Nov. 10 marks the 240th Marine Corps birthday, a momentous occasion for those who have worn the Ea- gle, Globe and Anchor. While I will not attempt to re- prise the Corps’ illustrious histo- ry in a few meager paragraphs for the Pentagram, I certainly would like to encourage readers to learn more about the history of our very own Henderson Hall, home of Headquarters and Service Battalion, Headquarters Marine Corps. Headquarters Marine Corps moved from the Pentagon to the newly-built Navy Annex, formerly located just outside of Henderson Hall’s gates, in 1941, according to a history webpage published by Joint Base My- er-Henderson Hall. The expan- sion of the Marine Corps at the outbreak of World War II led the Corps to establish a Headquar- ters Company, and eventually a battalion at Henderson Hall to support an expanded Head- PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY NELL KING quarters Marine Corps. The Marine Corps War Memorial, located just outside Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Wright Gate in Arlington, was dedicated by President Dwight D. Eisenhower Nov. 10, 1954 to all Marines who have given their lives in the defense of the United States since 1775, according to the Marine Corps Historical see 240TH, page 2 Division. The Marine Corps turns 240 Nov. 10, 2015. JBM-HH DPW prepares snow News Notes TOG block party Marine Corps cake to reroute, slow cutting ceremony - plow drivers for winter some traffic Nov. 10 By Guv Callahan Motorists are asked to obey Marines from Headquarters Pentagram Staff Writer speed limits and watch for pe- and Service Battalion, Hender- destrians while driving near the son Hall, will host a cake-cut- With the holiday season less Caisson stables and along For- ting ceremony in honor of the than a month away, Joint Base rest Circle on the Fort Myer Marine Corps’ 240th birthday, Myer-Henderson Hall’s Direc- portion of JBM-HH Nov. 6, beginning at 10 a.m., Nov. 10 torate of Public Works’ Opera- from 4 to 10:30 p.m. During at Bldg. 29 (Battalion head- tions and Maintenance Division that time, about 1,000 Soldiers quarters) on the Henderson is once again gearing up for and family members, including Hall portion of the joint base. winter weather. children, of One Legion, 1st Come join the Corps in cele- More than 30 DPW employ- Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regi- brating its 240th birthday and ees gathered in the parking lot ment (The Old Guard) will host wish the Marines of JBM-HH across from the community a unit block party. The festivities a happy birthday. Many Ma- center on the Fort Myer por- will take place on the Fort Myer rine Corps Community Ser- tion of the joint base Oct. 27 for portion of the joint base along vices Henderson Hall offices a training session focusing on Forrest Circle, in front of and will be operating with reduced PHOTO BY RACHEL LARUE snow plow operation. Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Directorate of Public Works plows snow around The Old Guard’s Cais- manning Nov. 9 and 10 due DPW administers the train- in the joint base’s Tri-service parking lot following a snow storm Feb. 14, son Barn, behind the U.S. Post to various support provided ing every year, said Denise Fal- 2014. DPW is already preparing for a potentially harsh winter; more than 30 Office and around the 1st Bat- for the Marine Corps birthday DPW employees spent the morning of Oct. 27, 2015, training to use snow talion Headquarters, Bldg. 216. cake-cutting ceremony and plows. DPW also has 700 tons of salt and sand to treat roads and some 800 Customers and employees of special birthday meal at Ma- see REHEARSAL, page 4 bags of ice melt to clear sidewalks and other areas. the Auto Craft Shop, Bldg. 227, rine Barracks Washington. which is open until 8 p.m., will still be able to access and depart Special event to Washington horse show names award the Auto Craft Shop on Forrest disrupt traffic along Circle although a portion of For- Rt. 110 - Nov. 12 rest Circle will be closed to traf- Hundreds of Marines will partici- after Old Guard Caisson horse Klinger fic at 4 p.m. Nov. 6. For more pate in a group run from the Penta- By Spc. Brandon Dyer information, call 703-696-3291. gon to the Marine Corps War Me- The Old Guard morial Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. in honor Public Affairs Federal employee of the Corps’ 240th birthday. This benefits open season annual event, led by Marine Corps The 57th annual Washington begins Nov. 9 leaders, will cause congestion along International Horse Show hosted Open season for federal ben- Route 110 in Arlington between 10 its 5th annual Military Apprecia- efits runs from Nov. 9 through and 11 a.m. The formation will trav- tion Night Oct. 23 that featured Dec. 14. Employees are re- el on the right side of traffic during members of the 3d U.S. Infantry sponsible for ensuring they the conduct of the run; as the Ma- Regiment (The Old Guard). update their information and rines run toward the memorial, the A most notable guest at Mil- make any necessary changes northbound lanes of Rt. 110 will be itary Appreciation Night was during this time. For more in- closed. As the Marines run back to- Klinger, a horse in The Old formation, log onto the health ward the Pentagon, the southbound Guard Caisson Platoon. The vendors websites to download lanes will be closed. Motorists are PHOTO BY SPC. BRANDON C. DYER Klinger Perpetual Award for The 57th Annual Washington International Horse Show hosted its 5th An- their brochures or check out advised to use caution when driving Honor and Service has been nual Military Appreciation Night Oct. 23 in Washington, D.C. The event fea- the Office of Personnel Man- along Route 110 and along Mar- tured members of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard). Events agement’s website at www. included an Army vs. Navy celebrity barrel racing competition and a guest opm.gov/FEHBbrochures. see NEWS NOTES, page 4 see HORSE, page 4 appearance by Klinger, one of The Old Guard Caisson Platoon’s horses.

Index Local forecast CMC birthday message...... page 2 Community...... page 3 THURS. FRI. SAT. SUN. Winter prep list...... page 4 74 | 63 79 | 57 61 | 45 58 | 38 In photos: Halloween ...... page 5 Holiday hours...... page 6 Veterans Day message ...... page 6

For more weather forecasts and information, visit www.weather.gov. 2 Thursday, November 5, 2015 PENTAGRAM For the sacrifices of all Marines PENTAGRAM Community Thursday, November 5, 2015 3 JBM-HH BOSS event builds unit cohesion, Soldier camaraderie By Delonte Harrod strate that JBM-HH has something to Pentagram Staff Writer offer when it comes to creating a social life for Soldiers. Soldier Appreciation Day at Joint Base “Usually Soldiers, especially younger Myer-Henderson Hall is more than a gath- Soldiers, sit in their rooms and they wait ering of Soldiers to have fun—it’s a time for the weekend and then run [to events for relationship-building and strengthen- that are off the base],” said Sgt. 1st Class ing unit cohesion, according to Soldiers Cherry Smith, vice president of BOSS. who attended the Oct. 30 event. Soldier interaction was plentiful at the This year’s Soldier Appreciation Day table where they ate and shared laughs. was held at the community center on Activities included competitive scrabble, the Fort Myer portion of the joint base, corn hole contests, dart throwing, ping- where over 450 people attended the pong, Jeopardy and a dunk tank, where event. Army leaders throughout the joint base, Outside of honoring Soldiers for their including JBM-HH Command Sgt. commitment to serve America, the Bet- Maj. Randall Woods, volunteered to be PHOTO BY NELL KING ter Opportunity Single Soldiers organi- dunked in the dunk tank. Staff Sgt. Alexandria Davenport, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), competes in a game of corn hole toss during a Soldier Appreciation Day hosted by Better Opportunities zation (BOSS), which coordinated the “I think I can speak for all the leaders for Single Soldiers (BOSS) Oct. 30 at the Community Center on the Fort Myer portion of event, wanted to carve out space for Sol- Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. BOSS has made Soldier Appreciation Day an ongoing diers to meet each other and to demon- see APPRECIATE, page 7 tradition at JBM-HH.

PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY RACHEL LARUE This photo illustration is a combination of two photographs, digitally joined during post processing. The black and white image on the right, part of the United States Marine NDU rings in Halloween Corps History Division archives, shows the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., under construction. The photograph is dated Sept. 16, 1954; the photographer is not credited. The caption reads simply, “Construction of the Iwo Jima Memorial Statue: Putting 3rd group into position.” The color image on the left was taken in a similar location March 30, 2015. The statue is based on the photograph taken by Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal on Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima on Feb. 23, 1945. Rosenthal won with 5K Fun Run a Pulitzer Prize for the photograph. The statue was sculpted by Felix W. de Weldon. The statue is cast out of bronze in over a dozen pieces, which were assembled in place, according to the National Park Service website. The memorial was dedicated by President Dwight D. Eisenhower Nov. 10, 1954, on the 179th U.S. Marine Corps birthday. By Guv Callahan ghouls and two different runners dressed Pentagram Staff Writer as the Cat in the Hat all came out for the festivities. National Defense University held its Spinosa said the Fun Run was a big annual 5K Fun Run on the Fort McNair success that brought the NDU commu- portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson nity together. This week in Marine Corps history Compiled by Jim Goodwin Hall Oct. 30. Following the race, participants en- Editor, Pentagram The event brought out about 200 mem- joyed a picnic lunch on the steps of bers of the NDU community, including NDU’s Roosevelt Hall. Nov. 5 Maj. Smedley D. Butler, one of only 19 service members to be students, faculty and staff, said NDU The official 5K competition was still awarded the Medal of Honor twice, captured the stronghold Health and Fitness Director Tony Spinosa. run on Oct. 2, despite the rainy condi- at Fort Capois, Haiti, according to the This Day in History 1915: Originally scheduled to take place Oct. tions. A list of winners is below: website. Ultimately, Butler’s force of 26 Marines managed to take the fort, but not before having to escape an ambush 2 after the annual competitive 5K be- Men while enroute to obtain reinforcements for the Fort’s invasion. tween the university’s different schools, 1 Doug Wickert 16:27 Eisenhower School During the ambush, Butler’s men killed 75 enemy Cacos; only the Fun Run had to be rescheduled due 2 Noah Zaring 16:51 National War one Marine was wounded and none killed. to prolonged rain from Hurricane Joa- College quin. 3 John Cowan 17:19 NWC Nov. 6 Birth of composer and conductor John Philip Sousa in Washington, D.C. Considered the “king of marches,” Sousa — who was also The new date meant participants could Women 1854: the conductor and director of the Marine Band for 12 years enjoy sunny weather and fall foliage as 1 Christine Gibbs 20:23 College of In- — wrote some 136 marches, including “The Stars and Stripes they ran or walked the course around ternational Security Affairs Forever” and “Semper Fidelis.” Sousa served a total of nearly PHOTO BY GUV CALLAHAN Fort McNair. 2 Veronica Kung 22:47 ES 20 years in the Corps. Participants in the National Defense University 5K Fun Run start the race near Roosevelt Hall It also gave them an opportunity to cel- 3 Katherine Barber 22:48 NWC on the Fort McNair portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Oct. 30. The event was attended Nov. 7 Commandant of the Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Thomas Holcomb by about 200 runners and walkers, some of whom donned costumes to celebrate Halloween, ebrate Halloween, as a number of par- Pentagram Staff Writer Guv Callahan can approves the organization of a women’s reserve. Hundreds of and featured a picnic lunch at the finish line. ticipants showed up in costume. Witches, be reached at [email protected]. 1942: women Marines, part of a headquarters company for the women’s reserve, were billeted at Henderson Hall during World War II. Nov. 8 President George H.W. Bush announces the planned addition of some 200,000 U.S. troops to those already deployed in 1990: support of Operation Desert Shield in the Persian Gulf area. Haunted hayride, stables The number of Marines in the area would be doubled by the addition of II Marine Expeditionary Force units from the Corps’ east coast bases, and the 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade make for a spooktacular from California. Within the next two months, some 90,000 Marines were in the objective area in support of the operation. Halloween on joint base Nov. 9 The second day of combat operations in Fallujah, Iraq, as a U.S. Marine, British and Iraqi military-led offensive to rid By Julia LeDoux “I like Batman because he’s strong,” 2004 the city of insurgents. The operation lasted seven weeks and Pentagram Staff Writer explained 4-year-old Jack. involved some 13,000 coalition forces troops. At the time, the “Elsa is better,” countered his 6-year- battle, dubbed Operation Phantom Fury and Operation Al-Fajr, What could bring Harry Potter, Elsa, old sister, Emmie. is considered the heaviest urban combat U.S. Marines have Batman and a plethora of minions, zom- “They’ve been having this argument all experienced since the Battle of Hue City in Vietnam in 1968. bies and ghosts to Joint Base Myer-Hen- day,” laughed Lauren. Nov. 10 Marks the first formal commemoration of the birthday of derson Hall? The U.S. Army Caisson Caisson Platoon Soldiers and vol- the Marine Corps as Nov. 10. On Oct. 21, 1921, Maj. Edwin Platoon’s second annual Haunted Hay- unteers pulled out all the stops as they 1921: McClellan, officer-in-charge of the Marine Corps’ Historical rides and Stables, of course! decorated the stables with festive pump- eral) Archibald Henderson. Hender- Section, sent a memo to Commandant Maj. Gen. John A. The two-day event transformed the kins, hay, spider webs and other scary 240TH Lejeune, suggesting that the original birthday of Nov. 10, from page 1 son served as commandant for more platoon’s stables on the Fort Myer por- decorations. Even the horse stalls were than 38 years, the longest of any Ma- 1775, be declared a Marine Corps holiday to be celebrated tion of the joint base into “spook cen- “tricked out” for the event, with cutouts rine to serve in that position. throughout the Corps. Accordingly, on Nov. 1, 1921, Lejeune tral” Oct. 30 and 31, providing Hallow- of pumpkins and ghosts adorning each issued Marine Corps Order number 47 which summarized the Today, Headquarters and Service een fun for 1,623 attendees from all over of the doors. history, mission, and tradition of the Corps, and directed that During the war, the Henderson Battalion’s mission remains in spirit the order be read to every command on Nov. 10 of each year. the National Capital Region, according The family-friendly event featured Hall barracks housed more than the same as when the first company to organizers. pumpkin decorating, face painting, food, 2,600 female Marines who served was created more than 60 years ago: “As soon as we heard about it, we knew costume contests and a hay ride. Those throughout the National Capital Re- to provide operational, administrative, we’d be bringing the kids,” said Army who liked their Halloween a little more PHOTO BY NELL KING Children wait in line for hayrides at the second annual Caisson Haunted Hayride hosted by the gion from 1943 to 1946. With the logistical and a variety of other sup- Lt. Gen. John A. Le- spouse Lauren Collins, whose children 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Caisson Platoon Oct. 30 at the Caisson Stables on war over and a substantial number port to the Marines who serve within jeune, 13th comman- dressed as their favorite characters, Elsa the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. The Haunted Hayride is entirely run of female Marines released from ac- or are in transit within the Washington dant of the Marine and Batman, on Oct. 30. see STABLES, page 5 by civilian and Soldier volunteers. tive duty, the barracks were opened Metropolitan Area. Corps, decreed Nov. to male Marines. For more information regarding Hen- 10, 1775, as a Marine Corps holiday in 1921. Later, the property was acquired derson Hall’s history or Col. Archibald H H H The United States Army Band H H H through deeds and officially became U.S. Henderson’s career and impact on the OFFICIAL MARINE CORPS PHOTOGRAPH CALENDAR OF EVENTS government property on Feb. 15, 1954, Corps, visit our website at: http://go.u- when Virginia Governor Thomas B. Stan- sa.gov/caEDe. Nov. 13 The Vietnam Veterans Memorial, containing the names of Nov. 8 2 p.m. The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” will perform as part of the Salute to Veterans event at Concert Hall at The John F. Kennedy ley executed a Deed of Cession of Politi- Don’t forget to wish all Marines— more than 13,000 Marines who lost their lives in Vietnam, Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Free tickets are request for this event; more information is available at www. cal Jurisdiction. active duty, retired and veterans 1982: was dedicated at the memorial site in Washington, D.C. The usarmyband.com. And of course, Henderson Hall is alike—a hardy “Happy birthday” on dedication and parade that preceded it were part of a week-long The U.S. Army Blues will perform a Veterans Day concert at Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church in Bethesda, Md. National Salute to Vietnam Veterans. Nov. 8 4 p.m. named after the Corps’ fifth Com- occasion of the Corps’ 240th birthday Nov. 9 7:30 p.m. The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” will perform a Salute to Veterans concert at Parmer Hall at Messiah College in Mechanicsburg, Pa. mandant, Col. (Brevet Brigadier Gen- Nov. 10. Free tickets are required for this event. More info is available at www.usarmyband.com. The U.S. Army Chorus will perform a Veterans Day concert at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. 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The appearance of Mary Ann Hodges Delonte Harrod advertisements in this publication, to include all inserts and supplements, does not constitute an endorsement by the Department of the Army or Department Director of Public Affairs Nell King Staff Writer Nov. 17 7:30 p.m. The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” will perform An Evening of Transcriptions as part of its Brucker Hall Recital Series at Brucker Photographer [email protected] of the Navy of the products or services advertised. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use, or patronage without Sharon Walker Hall on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH. [email protected] Arthur Mondale regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, Command 703-696-5401 Staff Writer Performances are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted. All outdoor concerts are subject to cancellation or location change due to weather considerations. Call 703-696-3399 for user or patron. A confirmed violation of this policy of equal opportunity by an advertiser shall result in the refusal to print advertising from that source. Information Officer [email protected] [email protected] up-to-date information on concert cancellations or location changes. For additional details and a full calendar of performances, visit www.usarmyband.com/event-calendar.html. 4 Thursday, November 5, 2015 PENTAGRAM PENTAGRAM Thursday, November 5, 2015 5 NEWS NOTES from page 1 Demons and doggies shall Drive when entering/exiting Wright Gate on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH.

Make it possible: CFC donations now accepted During the forthcoming holiday season and time of giv- ing, we are asked to remember those less fortunate, and pay it forward to help others. There are a number of ways to participate in this year’s Combined Federal Campaign, PHOTO BY NELL KING which runs through Dec. 15: contact your CFC keywork- Those who ventured into the Caisson stables were greeted er; login at www.cfcnca.org; or contact JBM-HH Cam- by ghouls and goblins at the second annual Caisson Haunt- paign Manager Barbara Edmondson at barbara.c.ed- ed Hayride hosted by the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The [email protected] or 703-696-3110. Old Guard) Caisson Platoon Oct. 30 at the Caisson Stables on the Fort Myer Portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. The Haunted Hayride is entirely run by civilian and Sol- Turkey Trot 5K - Nov. 13 dier volunteers. Registration is now open for the Marine Corps Com- munity Services Henderson Hall Turkey Trot 5K, which will be held at 6:45 a.m., Nov. 13, beginning in STABLES front of the Cpl. Terry L. Smith Gym on the Hender- from page 3 PHOTO BY RACHEL LARUE son Hall portion of JBM-HH. The first 100 people who A snow plow clears snow out of the Tri-Service parking lot on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Feb. 14, 2014. DPW is already register for this event will receive a free T-shirt. Medals preparing for a potentially harsh winter; more than 30 DPW employees spent the morning of Oct. 27, 2015, training to use snow plows. DPW also has 700 tons of salt and sand to treat roads and some 800 bags of ice melt to clear sidewalks and other areas. and other prizes will be awarded for the top finishers “chilling” could opt to take a tour of the rear portion in different age categories. Registration is open online of the barn, which featured such thrills as the walking PHOTO BY DELONTE HARROD through Nov. 11. Register at https://goo.gl/ukizeM. Call From left, retired Army Staff Sgt. Gustavo Rodriguez, his wife Pam Rodriguez, his son Oliver, 2, and dog Ophelia, dead and other scary monsters. REHEARSAL said. “Just in case.” 703-614-6332 for more details. pose after winning an award for best group costume at the Demon and Doggy Dash two–mile race Oct. 30 on Fort “It’s a lot of fun,” said Cpl. Jake Kausen who enjoyed from page 1 DPW has 350 tons of sand and salt to treat the roads Myer portion of the joint base. While dressed in costumes, some participants, accompanied with their dogs, ran startling visitors in the scary portion of the stables. “I on the Fort Myer and Henderson Hall portions of the Fort Myer AAFES Exchange essay contest the race while others walked. Participants included former Soldiers and children from the Cody Child Develop- did it last year. It’s a lot of fun to make the girls scream. joint base during winter weather conditions, as well as highlights Vietnam battle buddies ment Center, who dressed as minions from the hit Disney film, “Despicable Me.” It’s even better when the guys scream.” dowski, joint base operations and maintenance chief. another 350 tons for the Fort McNair portion. The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is com- Caisson volunteer event coordinator Carla Moss did As many of the trainees haven’t operated any of the There are also 800 bags of ice melt on hand, she memorating the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War more than just provide Halloween chills and thrills for snow removal equipment since the final snowfall from said, adding more will be ordered to meet the need for with an essay contest to honor the heroes who served attendees. last winter, the training is a necessity, she said. pet-friendly ice melt. and the “battle buddies” who saw them through. With “The event was a huge success and was a wonderful, “Some of these guys haven’t gotten into a piece of The last three winters have brought multiple winter the Exchange’s My Vietnam Battle Buddy essay con- creative way to bring the entire NCR community to- equipment since the last snowfall,” she said. “So it’s just storms and snow days to the joint base. Faldowski test, Exchange shoppers are invited to share stories of gether with a fun, family-themed event that everyone to get them back in and go through how we put the said that regardless of what the coming winter is pro- their Vietnam War battle buddies and how their lives will remember and thoroughly enjoyed,” she said. plows on and things of that nature.” jected to bring, she and her team prepare the same were affected by their time of service together. The Ghouls on parade Pentagram staff writer Julia LeDoux can be reached at DPW has a number of vehicles available for snow way every year. first-place winner will take home a Schwinn 470 El- [email protected]. removal operations, including four dump trucks, four According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric liptical valued at $799. Second place wins a Schwinn smaller trucks, two utility vehicles, two front-end load- administration, this winter will feature wetter-than-av- 270 Recumbent worth $469, while two third-place ers and more. erage conditions in the southern half of the United winners will each receive a Schwinn 170 Upright val- Faldowski said residents will start to see posts in the States and up the East Coast. ued at $379. Essays can be submitted through Nov. Pentagon office ground delineating where curbs are for snow plow driv- For more information, visit www.noaa.gov. 20 by email: [email protected]. Addition- ers in the coming weeks. Pentagram staff writer Guv Callahan can be reached at al information and instructions can be found at the challenges DoD “We’re just doing things a little earlier this year,” she [email protected]. Exchange’s Patriot Family Connection site at www. shopmyexchange.com/patriot-family. to participate in Get your flu shot Andrew Rader U.S. Army Health Clinic’s annual America Recycles Day DPW-recommended do’s, don’ts for flu campaign has begun and season flu vaccine will be By Chelsea Hogan offered to all DEERS-eligible military service mem- Washington Headquarters Service winter weather safety, prevention bers, retirees, beneficiaries (ages 2 years and above) Facilities Services Directorate, and Department of Defense civilians. Standards and Compliance Division There will be vaccination events at the Fort Myer Courtesy of JBM-HH efforts by parking vehicles outside established snow Memorial Chapel Fellowship Room on the following Directorate of Public Works emergency routes. dates: Nov. 5, 10 and 12 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. America Recycles Day is Nov. 15, a day we are re- • Report ice and snow buildup on rooftops and gut- Flu vaccination events will also be held Nov. 7 from minded to resolve to recycle regularly. Recycling reduc- Editor’s note: The following list was provided by of ters to prevent structural damage and safety hazards. 8 a.m. to noon. es the amount of waste sent to landfills and incinera- DPW’s Operations and Maintenance Division as a cour- • Emergency vehicles need a larger turning radius so Children under the age of two enrolled at Rader Clin- tors (and associated costs), conserves natural resources, tesy to base residents, workers and patrons ahead of a pre- respect their size and leave adequate room to maneuver. ic must receive their vaccine at the Rader Immunization saves energy, and helps the Department of Defense dicted harsh winter season. The Pentagram will continue • Report all nonfunctional heating units immedi- Clinic or during a regular scheduled appointment with achieve its goal of a minimum 50 percent recycling rate to publish additional safety tips throughout the winter. In- ately, prior to extreme cold weather. their primary care provider. Beneficiaries above the age at the Pentagon. formation on the latest information on forthcoming winter • Never leave your vehicle parked for any extended of two should take advantage of the Memorial Chapel Tenant recycling efforts are critical to achieving our weather can be found at www.weather.gov. time without a point of contact to move it. This is flu vaccination clinics to avoid the expected extended 50 percent recycling goal. Recycling centers are lo- • Ensure windows and doors are closed during ex- especially important ahead of winter weather. Park- wait times at the Rader Immunization Clinic. cated in common areas, such as corridors, apexes and treme temperatures to eliminate freezing and rup- ing lots need to be cleared during heavy snow fall so The Rader Clinic Flu Hotline (703-696-2994) has individual offices may have their own recycling bins. ture of water lines and exposed piping. leave keys with a friend or co-worker. been updated for the 2015-2016 flu season and will Tenants are encouraged to sort recyclable materials • Report any fallen tree branches to DPW and • Anti-icing products will be used to treat roads in continue to be updated throughout the flu season. appropriately, while avoiding contamination (e.g., food dead branches to DPW to eliminate safety hazards. advance of winter storms. DPW would like to re- scraps on office paper). • Clean debris from outside drains to eliminate mind everyone that these products will not damage Grant Hall public open house - Nov. 7 The following are materials the Pentagon accepts for flooding when the snow melts vehicles. Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall announces its next recycling: • Upon arrival during icy conditions place ice melt • Safety: Never approach any DPW snow equip- quarterly public open house of Grant Hall’s histor- • Paper: office paper, newspaper, magazines, card- on the walkways to prevent slips and falls. ment or vehicle, in operation or not; instead, report ic third-floor courtroom, located on the Fort McNair PHOTOS BY NELL KING board, envelopes, sticky notes, receipts, cardboard cof- TOP and BELOW: Several children open their Halloween goodie bags at Andrew Rader U.S. Army Health Clinic for • Parked vehicles are one of the biggest obstacles and request support through DPW by calling 703- portion of the joint base in southwest Washington, the annual Halloween Parade Oct. 30 on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. The staff at Rader fee cups, coated paper cartons, file folders to effective snow removal. Please support removal 696-3263. D.C., Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The courtroom is Clinic were prepared with necklaces, crackers and stickers as a reward for the creative costumes the kids sported. • Plastic and Glass: plastic soda/water bottles and the site of the military tribunal, held from May through their caps, plastic takeout clamshells, plastic containers June 1865, of those thought responsible for the plot to numbered one through seven assassinate President Abraham Lincoln. For more in- • Recyclable glass: glass bottles and jars formation about this free event that is open to the pub- • Aluminum and Steel: soda cans, aluminum foil, HORSE lic, please visit http://go.usa.gov/3JhtT. metal cans from page 1 • Garbage: all food and non-recyclable items (i.e., ev- Warrior Care Month is November erything else) awarded for the past three years at the show. November is Warrior Care month, a time when the Resolve to recycle at work and at home. Many of the The Klinger award recognizes a horse, individual or military community reaffirms their commitment to items listed above may also be recycled where you live; organization that best demonstrates the values of honor the best recovery and reintegration for the nation’s check your municipality’s website to find out which re- and service as embodied by Klinger. wounded, ill and injured service members, their fam- cyclables they accept and collect. “Thanks in part to the generous support of corporate ilies and the professionals who support them. Read Throughout November, look for the Environmental, and individual donors, WIHS has been able to foster a more at www.army.mil/standto/archive_2015-11-02/. Sustainability and Energy Branch’s outreach campaign strong and lasting connection between the equestrian featuring posters, InfoNet ads, and emails. If you have community and the United States Armed Forces,” said National Veterans Day Observance Nov. 11 questions, email [email protected]. WIHS Executive Director Bridget Love Meehan. “We The 62nd annual National Veterans Day Obser- are proud of our efforts to support the men, women vance to honor all veterans who served and continue and their families that serve our country.” to serve in the military is scheduled for Nov. 11 at The Old Guard was also featured in the Army vs. Arlington National Cemetery. Navy Celebrity Barrel Racing Competition. The U.S. Army Military District of Washington will Barrel racing is a rodeo event in which a horse and conduct a Presidential Armed Forces Full Honor rider attempt to complete a cloverleaf pattern around PHOTO BY SPC. BRANDON C. DYER Wreath-Laying Ceremony at 11 a.m. at the Tomb of preset barrels in the fastest time. The 57th Annual Washington International Horse Show hosted the Unknowns, to be followed by an observance pro- The race paired representatives from the U.S. Navy its 5th Annual Military Appreciation Night Oct. 23 in Washing- gram hosted by the Department of Defense in Ar- ton, D.C. The event featured members of the 3d U.S. Infantry Equestrian Team and U.S. Army Caisson Platoon with Regiment (The Old Guard). Events included an Army vs. Navy lington’s Memorial Amphitheater. A prelude by the top international show jumping riders and some of the celebrity barrel racing competition and a guest appearance by U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” will begin in the nation’s fastest professional cowgirls affiliated with the Klinger, one of The Old Guard Caisson Platoon’s horses. amphitheater at 10:30 a.m. National Barrel Horse Association, Women’s Profes- Both the wreath-laying ceremony and the obser- sional Rodeo Association and American Professional million dollars in prize money. vance program are free and open to the public. Rodeo Association. The Caisson Platoon’s horses are primarily used in For additional information regarding this event, in- Other competitions included the International Jump- funeral processions to carry service members on a cluding parking, cemetery access, shuttle service trans- er Puissance High Jump class alongside the Interna- “last ride” to Arlington National Cemetery, accord- portation details and more, go to http://goo.gl/gDRECv. tional Jumper Speed Final. ing to The Old Guard’s website. The six-horse pro- Eduardo Bodmer, optometrist assistant The WIHS is a prestigious equestrian sporting event cession pull a flag-draped casket on a black artillery Hiring Heroes career fair - Nov. 17 at Andrew Rader U.S. Army Health Clin- that attracts world-class level horses and riders to the caisson. Built in 1918, the caissons were used for A Hiring Heroes career fair will be held Nov. 17 at Spates ic, poses for a photograph with a child National Capital Region each October, according to 75mm canons. Community Club on the Fort Myer portion of the joint dressed as Iron Man Oct. 30 at Andrew the WIHS website. In addition to military funeral duties, the Caisson base from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Network with employers from Children from Cody Child Development Center walk to the Andrew Rad- Rader U.S. Army Health Clinic on the Fort Established in 1958, the six-day show includes Olym- Platoon also participates in a variety of annual historic the Department of Defense and other federal agencies and er U.S. Army Health Clinic for the annual Halloween Parade Oct. 30 on Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Hender- the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. The staff at pic-level competition along with community and char- pageants, including Spirit of America and the Twilight private sector firms with positions available for wounded, ill, son Hall. The staff and Rader Clinic also Rader Clinic were prepared with necklaces, crackers and stickers as a participated in an annual Halloween cos- ity events. Tattoo. injured or transitioning service members, veterans, spouses reward for the creative costumes the kids sported. tume competition. More than 500 top horses and riders come to D.C. For more information about the Caisson Platoon, vis- and their primary caregivers. For more information, contact from all over the globe to jump for more than a half a it http://go.usa.gov/camEQ. Sylvia Parker at 571-372-2124 or sylvia.o.parker.civ@mail. 6 Thursday, November 5, 2015 PENTAGRAM PENTAGRAM Thursday, November 5, 2015 7 JBM-HH Veterans Day Operations and services holiday hours Awarded for excellence

Army Community Services Closed . For more information, call 703-696-3510 . AAFES Main Exchange Open 10 a .m . - 4 p .m . For more info, call 703-522-4575 . AAFES Concessions: Barber Open 10 a .m . - 4 p .m . For more info, call 703-351-6559 (Barber Shop, Cleaners, GNC, Optical shop), 703-358-9257 (Cleaners/alterations), 703-522-6786 Shop, Subway, Starbucks (GNC), 703-528-9122 (Optical Shop), 703-243-1786 (Subway), 703-527-0101 (Starbucks) . AAFES Express (Shoppette) and Open 9 a .m . - 5 p .m . For more info, call 703-696-9241/44 . service station (gas pumps) Auto craft shop Closed . For more information, call 703-696-3387 . American Clipper Open 11 a .m . - 3 p .m . For more information, call 703-271-8177 . Barber Shop PHOTO BY NELL KING Bowling Center Open noon to 6 p .m . For more information, call 703-528-4766 . Pfc. Carlitos Herrera with the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and Spc. Ananda Ghimire, a dental technician at Car Wash (MCCS) Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week . Andrew Rader U.S. Army Health Clinic, play a game of chess Cody CDC Closed . For more information, call 703-696-3095 . Oct. 30 at the Community Center on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Soldiers competed in games CYSS Closed . For more information, call 703-696-4942/0313 . of chess, poker, ping pong and darts in order to win prizes Community Activity Center Closed . For more information, call 703-696-3470 . during a Soldier Appreciation Day event. PHOTO BY NELL KING Fife and Drum Corps Lounge Closed . For more information, call 703-524-0200 . From left, Ketty Henderson, operations specialist, and Rodney Smith, chief of training at Directorate of Plans, Train- ing, Mobilization and Security, receive 1st Special Forces Command Certificates of Appreciation as Joint Base My- Firestone Open 7 a .m . to 5 p .m ., call 703-522-2584 . APPRECIATE from page 3 er-Henderson Hall Chief of Staff Glenn Wait applauds Oct. 28 at Spates Community Club on the Fort Myer portion FMWR Admin Offices Closed . For more information, call 703-696-3305 . of JBM-HH. Henderson and Smith were among dozens of JBM-HH personnel who were recognized for outstanding Fort McNair Fitness Center Closed . For more information, call 202-685-3117 . achievements during the JBM-HH Quarterly Awards Ceremony for the fourth quarter, Fiscal Year 2015. that got dunked and got wet: it’s more fun throwing Fort McNair Officers’ Club Closed . For more information, call 703-524-0200 . the balls at the dunk tank than being in the dunk tank, Fort McNair Five Closed . For more information, call 202-484-5800 . especially on a cold day,” said Woods, who added that Star Catering dunk tank was by far the day’s highlight event. Fort Myer Fitness Center Open 8 a .m . - 4 p .m . For more information, call 703-696-7867 . Sgt. Foy Genesis, who has attended multiple Soldier Fort Myer Five Star Catering Closed . For more information, call 703-524-0200 . appreciation events, said this one was different than the Fort Myer Officers’ Club Closed . For more information, call 703-524-0200 . others he’s attended in the past because of the variety of people who attended. Fort Myer Veterinary Closed . For more information, call 703-696-3604 . “This one comprised of Soldiers from all ranks,” said Treatment Facility Genesis. “I’ve been to ones where there were only low- Java Café Open 10 a .m . - 4 p .m . For more information, call 571-483-1962 . er-ranking Soldiers or higher-ranking Soldiers, but this Library Closed . For more information, call 703-696-3555 . one involved everyone, including civilians.” He said this particular event was very beneficial to Marine Corps Exchange, Open 10 a .m . - 6 p .m . For more information, call 703-979-8420 . Soldiers’ lives, “especially the single Soldiers.” Vineyard Wine & Spirits and NEX Uniform Center “Events like these build cohesion,” he said. “It gives the single Soldiers the opportunity to know that they Military Clothing Sales (Fort Closed . For more information, call 703-696-3515 (Fort Myer) or don’t have to go off post.” “There are events that Sol- Myer and Pentagon stores) 703-695-6446 (Pentagon) . diers can attend on [Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall].” Military Police Station Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week . For more information, For Pvt. Wyatt Jansen, the Soldier Appreciation Day was ADVERTISE WITH US call 703-696-3525 . a chance to take advantage of befriending new Soldiers. 301-921-2800 Old Guard Lounge Closed . For more information, call 703-524-0200 . Jansen is from a small town in Utah, where there are few Religious Services Closed . For more information, call 703-696-3535 . traffic lights and a graduating class of only 16 people. “To go from [a small town in Utah] to a big city, where ! Spates Five Star Catering Closed . For more information, call 703-696-3535 . traffic is a big thing, and people are a little different—is a big culture shock,” he said. “Maybe I’ll meet someone Spates Community Club Closed . For more information, call 703-527-1300/1302 . from Utah.” Almost all activities on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, a federal holiday The next scheduled BOSS event is the Army-Navy commemorating Veterans Day: the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 when an armistice Blood Donor Challenge Nov. 10 at Fort Myer Fitness between the U.S. and Allied nations and Germany went into effect; Armistice Day was commemorated for the Center from 9 a.m. to 2p.m. first time on Nov. 11, 1919. The following facilities and places of business have reported open or closed hours Pentagram Staff Writer Delonte Harrod can be reached at for Nov. 11. Unless otherwise noted, this list applies to Nov. 11. This list is not all encompassing; please check [email protected]. with the facility you wish to visit for more details.

PHOTO BY NELL KING Soldiers enjoy a free lunch, games and door prizes as part of Soldier Appreciation Day Oct. 30 at the Community Center on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Over 450 Soldiers attended the event, which was hosted by Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers. 8 Thursday, November 5, 2015 PENTAGRAM PENTAGRAM Thursday, November 5, 2015 9 10 Thursday, November 5, 2015 PENTAGRAM