Service Leaders Testify on Efforts to Improve Privatized Housing by David Vergun Air Force Progress Defense.Gov Air Force Secretary Barbara M

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Vol. 63, No. 149 December 5, 2019 home.army.mil/jbmhh Published For Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Service leaders testify on efforts to improve privatized housing By David Vergun Air Force Progress Defense.gov Air Force Secretary Barbara M. Barrett said, “Our ability Service secretaries and chiefs to provide safe and habitable testified at a Senate Armed housing for Airmen is a key Services Committee hearing part of their quality of life, Tuesday about efforts to im- strengthening our efforts to re- prove privatized housing. cruit and retain the people we Army Progress need to lead the most powerful Army Secretary Ryan D. air, space and cyber force on McCarthy said the Army is the planet.” committed to providing safe, Among the many steps being quality and affordable housing taken, she said, are: to all of its personnel and their • Implementing new systems Families. to better identify and quickly “It is our responsibility to resolve issues provide housing not simply to • Conducting a thorough code, but also to quality,” he review of the Military Housing said. Privatization Program and Steps taken, he said, include: identifying 35 recommended • Installation command- improvement areas er-driven town hall meetings PHOTO BY SCOTT STURKOL • Establishing a 24/7 toll-free • 24-hour helplines to hear Homes are shown June 4 at the South Post Family Housing area at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin. Twenty-two homes call center to resolve issues feedback order process are officer homes (nine three-bedroom and 13 four-bedroom), and 91 are enlisted homes (55 three-bedroom • Enabling work orders to • Developed new incentive and 36 four-bedroom).The area doubled in size in 2017 after the completion of 57 new homes. Another seven be submitted electronically so fee metrics to measure work homes are currently planned to be built in the area. residents can track progress order response times, repair residents an active voice and or their Families should ever and comfortable housing for Emphasizing local com- quality and resident satisfac- avenues for recourse have to contend with chronic all Sailors, Marines and sea mander responsibility in taking tion • Designated $1.1 billion maintenance issues such as service Families,” Modly said. ownership of housing matters • Assigned housing opera- in barracks sustainment this mold and pests. The Navy, he said, has taken Also testifying was Army tions to a four-star command- fiscal year, pending passage of “This is commander’s busi- a three-pronged approach: Chief of Staff Gen. James C. er who can withhold incentive the fiscal year 2020 appropria- ness, and we are committed • Reestablishing active and McConville, Naval Operations fees from privatized housing tions bill to empowering our leaders to engaged leaders on this issue Chief Adm. Michael M. Gil- providers, if necessary, based Navy Progress assess, monitor and remediate • Reinforcing Navy oversight day, Marine Corps Comman- on the incentive fee metrics Acting Navy Secretary issues of concern ... We can • Improving partnerships with dant Gen. David H. Berger • A tri-service resident bill of Thomas B. Modly said no never rest in our determina- privatized housing owners to and Air Force Chief of Staff rights is being finalized to give Sailor, Marine, civil servant tion to provide safe, secure help restore resident trust Gen. David L. Goldfein.

Soldiers test teamwork, complete ﬁve-day validation

Soldiers assigned to the 911th Technical Rescue Engineer Company participate in Rescue Stakes 2019 at the Asym- metric Warfare Training Center on Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia, Nov. 19. Rescue Stakes is a five-day validation training exercise to test teamwork and proficiency in various rescue disciplines while squad leaders conduct troop leading procedures and exercise mission command. The training exercises included multiple scenarios of confined space, rope rescue, shoring, chemical readiness, sling load, medical, heavy lift and move, and metal and concrete breach. For more photos please see Page 4. ARMY PHOTO BY STAFF SGT. MARYAM TREECE What’s in your plan? Weather is only a leaf on the tree

By Malanya Westmoreland Eight ensures that history does not a crime or threat. as to why residents didn’t evacuate. JBM-HH Emergency repeat itself by the implementation of The protection phase is to plan Religious beliefs also played a part for Management Specialist national preparedness, which covers for securing against acts of violence, residents because they believed every- the five phases of emergency manage- manmade and natural disasters. thing would be OK during the storm Editor’s note: This is part two of a ment that are: prevention, protection, The mitigation phase is to eliminate because of their belief in God. three-part story series about preparedness mitigation, response and recovery. or reduce loss of life and property Some residents mentioned that during inclement weather. These five phases allow the preserva- damage. there was conflicting information Former Navy gunner’s mate and tion of life, health and safety. The response phase is to assist in about the extent of the storm, which Department of Defense civilian Aus- The best way to prepare for all haz- stabilizing an emergency when it included emergency direction from tin Chambers once said, “Not if ... ards is to conduct a risk, threat, capa- happens. officials. The clock was ticking and but when.” bility and vulnerability assessment to The recovery phase is to assist in re- there was little time to seek clarifica- These past few weeks have caught assist in proper planning. The local, storing normality after an emergency. tion on what to do because the local the East Coast off guard with unusu- state and federal plans assess hazards All these phases inadvertently hap- government was caught off guard ally low temperatures with multiple on a larger scale but still lend support pen before, during and after an event. with mitigation and response capabil- jets streams coming from the Mid- to plans of individuals, Families, com- The trifecta of knowledge, beliefs ities. west. Now is the time that we must munities and businesses. and behavior have produced road- During Hurricane Katrina commu- begin preparing for the winter season In building a plan, our nation’s blocks when it relates to how individ- nication horizontally and vertically at an accelerated pace. ability to be prepared has come a long uals prepare themselves for an emer- was a challenge, which meant local The “Farmer’s Almanac” has pre- way; however, we have a long way to gency event. and state communication was dif- dicted that this winter season will be go trying to prepare for all hazards. One such emergency was Hurri- ficult. It caused delay in the prepa- busy within the north eastern portion The prevention phase focuses on cane Katrina. Before and during the ration, protection, mitigation and of the United States. developing tangible plans, training, hurricane residents were asked to response, which inevitably caused The Department of Homeland hazard response plans and exercises evacuate the area, but many chose to Security’s Presidential Directive that are specific to avoid, deter or stop stay. Economics played a crucial part see WEATHER page 7

Index Local forecast Chaplain’s Corner ...... page 2 Thanksgiving Cruise ...... page 3 THURS. FRI. SAT. SUN. News Notes ...... page 11 48 | 33 51 | 29 42 | 29 50 | 43

For more weather forecasts and information, visit www.weather.gov. 2 Thursday, December 5, 2019 PENTAGRAM Chaplain’s Corner Don’t forget the best — thankfulness By Retired Chaplain of death came for his wife. (Brig. Gen) Ray Bailey I gave her the cow instead. Former Deputy Things aren’t always what Chief of Chaplains they seem.” Sometimes this is exactly Two men were walking what happens when things through a feld one day when don’t turn out the way they they spotted an enraged should. If you have faith, you bull. Instantly they darted just need to trust that there toward the nearest fence. are advantages to outcomes. The storming bull followed You might not know it until in hot pursuit, and it was sometime later. soon apparent they wouldn’t I’m not saying it’s easy to make it. Terrifed, the one be thankful in a thankless shouted to the other, “Put moment. But, in all situ- up a prayer, John. We’re in ations there are things to for it!” be thankful for that are far John answered, “I can’t. greater than the momentary I’ve never made a public problem. Now, here’s the prayer in my life.” tip. When you intentionally

“But you must!” implored COURTESY PHOTO take the time to be thankful, his companion. “The bull is several things happen. One, catching up to us.” commercialism has overrid- hole in the wall and repaired infuriated and asked the the problem is lessened. Two, “All right,” panted John,” den much of that meaning, it. When the younger angel older angel “how could you your life becomes bigger I’ll say the only prayer I but it’s not too late to redis- asked why, the older angel have let this happen!? The than the sum of your chal- know, the one my father used cover where it all began and replied, “Things aren’t al- frst man had everything, yet lenges. Third, you build up a to repeat at the table: ‘O the true meaning. ways what they seem.” you helped him,” he accused. habit and before long, your Lord, for what we are about We have a choice every The next night the pair “The second family had spirit becomes positive see- to receive, make us truly day on how to approach came to rest at the house of a little but was willing to share ing life in brightness verses thankful.’” these holiday events. We can very poor, but very hospita- everything, and you let their cynical seeing through a dark It is the season for celebra- either gripe or be grateful. I ble farmer and his wife. After cow die.” lens. tions of all faiths and spiritu- remember an ancient story sharing what little food, they Things aren’t always what Thankfulness leaves no al journeys. In all major re- about two traveling an- had, the couple let the angels they seem,” the older angel room for discouragement. ligions, this is a special time gels who stopped to spend sleep in their bed where they replied. “When we stayed in The seeds of discouragement of the year in which days and the night in the home of a could have a good night’s the basement of the man- cannot grow in the heart of weeks are put aside to focus wealthy family. The family rest. When the sun came up sion, I noticed there was gold a grateful person. So, before our attention on something was rude and refused to let the next morning the angels stored in that wall. Since the you begin the griping about special, something bigger the angels stay in the man- found the farmer and his owner was so obsessed with what you do not have, be than ourselves and to be sion’s guestroom. Instead the wife in tears. Their only cow, greed and unwilling to share grateful for all you don’t thankful. It usually involves angels were given a space in whose milk had been their his good fortune, I sealed the have that you don’t want. gifts, food and gatherings of the cold basement. As they sole income, lay dead in the wall so he wouldn’t fnd it. If you only had one prayer special people to commem- made their bed on the hard feld. Then last night as we slept to pray, if it is a prayer of orate a religious event. Yes, foor, the older angel saw a The younger angel was in the farmer’s bed, the angel thankfulness, it will do. Chapel services Religious services will be held Protestant at Memorial Chapel at the 7:45 and 10:30 a.m. below times. (Sunday) Gospel service Catholic noon (Sunday) Saturday Mass: 5 p.m., Samoan service  Sunday Mass: 9 a.m. 2:30 p.m. (Sunday)  Preparation is the key to your success

By Chaplain (Col.) David M. Lockhart “That was the best thing that ever happened to me,” Command Chaplain 7th SC (T) Charles later recalled. “After I got over feeling sorry for “Do your myself, I went back and started practicing so nobody In 1946, entertainer Ray Charles heard that Lucky would ever say that to me again.” Millinder’s band was coming to town. Charles man- No one has. As the saying goes, “You can claim to be planning and aged to arrange an audition, and that excited him. If he surprised once; after that, you’re unprepared.” could get on with Charles’s prepa- Millinder, he would ration paid him prepare be in the big time. dividends for more When his oppor- “It’s not the will to win that matters everyone has that. than half a century, your felds tunity came, the It’s the will to prepare to win that matters.” and he played with young musician some of the most played the piano — Paul Bear Bryant talented musicians before building and sang his heart in the world. Prepa- out. Being blind, ration may not Charles couldn’t see Millinder’s reaction to his perfor- guarantee a win, but it sure puts you in position for one. your house.” mance, so when he was fnished, Charles waited patient- Application: Whatever it is we need to prepare for on a ly for his response. Finally, he heard the band leader say, daily basis, whatever it is we need to excel at, may we be –Proverbs 24:27 “Ain’t good enough, kid.” Charles went back to his room determined to be surprised only once if at all. I pray for and cried. foresight and sharpness of mind for each of us. ACS Corner All courses below are in the Joint Base My- Five love languages er-Henderson Hall Army Community Service The fve love languages will be held Dec. 17 from classroom, 202 Custer Rd. (Bldg.201), Fort Myer, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Individuals will learn about the VA 22211. fve love languages and discuss ways to keep their For more information on any course or to regis- partner’s “love tank” full. Each participant will ter, please call (703) 696-3512. receive a copy of “The Five Love Languages” by Registration is required. Army Community Ser- Gary Chapman. Registration is required. vice is open Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to Happening at Henderson Hall 4 p.m. New Parents Support play morning 1-2-3 Magic Join the JBM-HH New Parent Support Programs The 1-2-3 Magic Parenting Program is Tuesday for play morning every Thursday during the school from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. This is the No. 1 selling year from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Henderson Hall child discipline program in the United States. The Chapel (adjacent to Navy Mutual Aid Association). parenting tips and resources help parents raise 11:30 a.m. Individuals will receive information on Play morning is open to parents with children well-behaved, happy, competent kids. Registration emotions management and the impact of un- ages newborn to 5 years old and includes a peri- is required. managed stress as well as the basics of identifying od of free play, followed by songs and stories. For Stress management stressors in their life and how to create their own more information, call (703) 614-7204 or (703) Stress management is Thursday from 9:30 to stress management plan. Registration is required. 696-3512.

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The Washington D.C. Fireboat, the John H. Glenn, provides an ofﬁcial send-off for guests of the annual Patriot Thanksgiving Luncheon Cruise held Nov. 26 by shooting water 70 feet into the air while in the Washington Channel across from Fort McNair. Single service members, veterans enjoy cruise for Thanksgiving By Leah Rubalcaba JBM-HH Community Relations Ofﬁcer

Single service members from all branches of the armed forces from throughout the National Capital Region and veterans from the Armed Forces Retirement Home and Dis- abled American Veterans of Washing- ton D.C., celebrated Thanksgiving onboard the Odyssey dinner ship Nov. 26 as they took part in the annual Patriot Thanksgiving Luncheon Cruise along the Potomac River. This marks the 18th year for the cruise hosted by Hornblower Cruises and Events. Nearly 400 service members and veterans were greeted by Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Deputy Commander Marine Lt. Col. Mark Paolicelli and JBM-HH Command Sgt. Maj. Stephen Harris as they joined members of the ship’s crew in welcoming the guests as they board- ed the Odyssey. Naval District of Washington Chap- lain (Capt.) Judy Malana gave the in- vocation before an opening ceremo- ny was held prior to the ship pushing back from the marina. A joint color guard presented the colors and the PHOTOS BY LEAH RUBALCABA national anthem was sung by Mu- Service members from the Fort Meade BOSS Program take a moment to pose with members of the JBM-HH command team who welcomed sician First Class Danlie Cuenca, them onboard the Odyssey dinner ship for the annual Patriot Thanksgiving Luncheon Cruise held Nov. 26 in Washington D.C., who (pictured vocalist with the U.S. Navy Band. in uniform) included Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Deputy Commander Marine Lt. Col. Mark Paolicelli (left), Naval District of Washington Chaplain, (Capt,) Judy Malana (second from left), and Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Command Sgt. Maj. Stephen Harris (right). Mary Rinaldo, the regional vice president for the Mid-Atlantic the ship’s staff donate their time, of the Washington Channel for the sic courtesy of the ship’s disc jock- Region of Hornblower Cruises and with staff members from around the cruise up the Potomac River to ey in the Odyssey’s two ballrooms. Events, provided the official wel- region, to include Baltimore, volun- Georgetown, the D.C. Fireboat John Service members and veterans alike come. teering to work the cruise. H. Glenn and its crew provided a joined on the dance floors. “This is our way of thanking you “This is our favorite event of the grand send-off shooting water 70 The cruise targets single service for your service to our nation,” said year,” one Hornblower Cruises staff feet into the air. Guests had the op- members and geographical bachelors Rinaldo to the service members and member said. portunity to walk around the ship’s and bachelorettes from throughout veterans in attendance. “It is the The president of Hornblower exterior deck to view the fireboat as the region and veterans from the least we can do for your service and Cruises and Events, Kenneth Svend- well as take in the views of Washing- Armed Forces Retirement Home sacrifices.” sen, was also on hand donning ton’s famous sites along the Potomac and the Disabled American Veterans Rinaldo noted that everything an apron and helping to serve the River. of Washington D.C. — those who about the cruise is donated — the guests. The cruise included a three-course might otherwise spend Thanksgiving ship, food and entertainment. Even As the Odyssey made its way out Thanksgiving meal, followed by mu- alone.

Service members and veterans alike joined together on the dance ﬂoor to enjoy the dance Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Deputy Commander Marine Lt. Col. Mark Paolicelli and music being played by the ship’s DJs during the annual Patriot Thanksgiving Luncheon Command Sgt. Maj. Stephen Harris talk with Hornblower Cruises and Events President Cruise held Nov. 26 in Washington D.C. April Goodwin, with the Disabled American Veter- Kenneth Svendsen during the annual Patriot Thanksgiving Luncheon Cruise held Nov. 26 ans of Washington D.C., joins service members on the dance ﬂoor. in Washington D.C. 4 Thursday, December 5, 2019 PENTAGRAM

Soldiers move an obstacle to save an “injured person.” Soldiers train to maintain company proﬁciency Special to the Pentagram

The Old Guard’s Rescue Support Army Aviation Brigade, maintaining Platoon trains alongside the 911th proﬁciency in various rescue disciplines Technical Engineer Company and the as guardians of the nation’s capital.

A helicopter moves a vehicle.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF TOG A Soldier “rescues” an injured person while rapelling from a building.

Soldiers don their protective masks during training. PENTAGRAM Thursday, December 5, 2019 5

PHOTO BY NAVY PETTY OFFICER 1ST DOMINIQUE A. PINEIRO Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks to coalition service members at Operation Inherent Resolve headquarters in Baghdad, Nov. 27. Milley will use defense strategy to chart way ahead for joint force By Jim Garamone War II and deal firmly with all es the role of service members since the end of World War plus-three and give a top-down Defense.gov those who might challenge us.” and their Families. He stressed II has created an atmosphere prioritization and allocation of With that as a base, the that the Department of De- where all nations may prosper, resources against our strategic The National Defense Strat- military must improve joint fense must keep faith with he said. This includes the na- priorities with bottom-up re- egy will continue to be the lens warfighting readiness. military personnel and their tions involved in the great pow- finement from the combatant through which the chairman of “We must be ready 24/7 — Families. er competition. The United commanders,” he said. “It’s my the Joint Chiefs of Staff views that is our contract with the Internationally, the chair- States cannot allow China and job to provide advice on the the world, Army Gen. Mark A. American people,” Milley man’s horizon is dominated Russia to eclipse the United tough calls — giving resources Milley said. said. “We will also continue by the return of great power States. in a global context at the speed Milley became the 20th to work closely with our allies competition. China and Russia “We must maintain peace of relevance.” chairman Sept. 30, succeed- and partners to improve our are flexing their muscles eco- through strength,” Milley said. Since taking his position, ing Marine Corps Gen. Joe collective security and protect nomically, politically, diplo- Added to this great power Milley has been in constant Dunford. our common interests.” matically and in the military competition are other threats contact with U.S. allies and He has had a baptism by Finally, Milley must ensure sphere. All this is tied together — North Korea, Iran and partners around the world and fire. Turkey, Syria, Iran, Saudi the force of the future has the in hybrid conflict. China and extremist groups. visited the Indo-Pacific region Arabia, North Korea, China, capabilities and capacities to Russia want to enhance their The chairman of the Joint to confer with Japanese and Russia, Japan and more have protect Americans, U.S. allies regional and global prestige, Chiefs of Staff is in a unique South Korean defense leaders. kept him busy during his time and U.S. interests around the the chairman said. They will position to view the whole “It is a dangerous world, and in the new job. world. use this whole-of-government world. Combatant command- it is better with friends,” the Still, the strategy will guide “We will modernize our coercion to force a revision of ers look at their specific areas. chairman said. his decisions and the military military through innovative the international order. Service chiefs look at the The system of alliances and advice that he gives to the pres- concept development, ad- “Authoritarian actors are “man, train and equip” aspects partners the United States ident, vice president, defense vanced technology and new testing the limits of the inter- of the military. maintains is the font of Ameri- secretary and secretary of state. capabilities,” he said. national system and seeking With his breadth of view, the ca’s asymmetric advantage. The goal of the strategy is to Part and parcel of this is regional dominance while chairman is now the global “The strength of the protect and sustain American having leaders who understand challenging international integrator for the joint force. It United States is our network ideals. the joint environment and norms and undermining U.S. is a way “for the U.S. military of allies and partners that “American values have made how the land, sea, air, cyber interest,” he said. to have a voice in strategic de- we have,” the general said. us strong for two-and-a-half and space domains affect that The chairman said that long cision-making,” Milley said. “That’s why the U.S. can centuries, and we will never environment. Milley said he term, China is the only existen- He wants to cement the deal with any of the chal- waver in our commitment to will work to ensure tomorrow’s tial threat to the United States. global integration aspect into lenges we have in the world. the U.S. Constitution,” the joint leaders have the train- Russia, with its nuclear arsenal, globally integrated exercises I am very confident of our general said. “Our goal should ing and experience needed to is the existential threat today. and war games. ability to deal with the chal- be to sustain great power peace succeed. The international order the “We have to consider the lenges because of our net- that has existed since World The chairman also emphasiz- United States championed overall strategy for the two- work of allies and partners.” US forces reset in Syria, ISIS struggles to re-form By Jim Garamone Defense.gov the country,” the official said. “We’re not seeing a huge groundswell of sup- U.S. forces are reset and repostured port for them (among) the population. in Eastern Syria and have restarted Nor are we seeing them being able to operations with the Syrian Democratic gather the momentum that they partic- Forces aimed at defeating ISIS, Army ularly would like to.” Lt. Gen. Robert White, the command- Nor has the group been able to er of Combined Joint Operation Inher- capitalize on the death of their leader ent Resolve, said last week in Baghdad. Baghdadi, the confused situation in At an impromptu news conference northeast Syria or the protests in Iraq, outside his headquarters, the general defense officials have said. Officials said everything is going well. believe that the terror group wanted to U.S. forces withdrew from an area 10 take advantage of these opportunities, kilometers deep on the Syrian-Turkish but can’t. border. Turkey launched an incursion Officials said there are roughly into the area in early October. 11,000 ISIS fighters in Syria and Already a complicated battlespace, Iraq, but they are ineffectual. They the Turkish move made it even more are finding it difficult to move people chaotic, introducing Turkish-supported and materiel around. They have been paramilitary groups, Russian forces forced into marginal areas and cut off and Syrian regime forces into the re- from sources of funding and recruiting. gion, White said. Every time these small cells of terror- U.S. service members remain in East- ists try and pull together a larger group ern Syria to ensure that ISIS doesn’t to launch attacks, “they’re either rum- reemerge and get money from oil fields bled by somebody, or they don’t have in that part of Syria. enough material,” the official said. PHOTO BY STAFF SGT. ANDREW GOEDL White said the command will reduce The group is not entirely toothless A member of the U.S.-led coalition and a member of a local security force observe the the number of U.S. forces in the area and has launched some small-scale destruction of a former fortification in northern Syria, Sept. 16 as part of a security mech- anism zone agreement to keep northeast Syria stable and secure from ISIS. to around 600. attacks. Officials have said the danger “We are in the process of removing comes if the group is allowed to recov- ing together to improve capabilities “I think you can see and expect to some of the Soldiers and service mem- er, so continuing pressure on ISIS is like intelligence collection and dissem- see that trend continuing,” he said. bers (who) were there, (and that will) required to finally eliminate the group. ination, counterinsurgency operations, “Because what we don’t want to be probably take about another week, In Iraq, OIR officials are focusing on surveillance systems, the decision-mak- doing is having our Soldiers here and based on the austere environment the capabilities security forces — de- ing process and overall command and teaching Iraqi soldiers how to shoot that’s there,” he said. “Most of them fense and police — need to deal with control. their rifles for forever.” will return either to (the continental the ISIS threat. This is a far cry from what the If the situation continues to improve, United States) or down into Kuwait.” “It is a very different threat from the coalition did in the past. Coalition “we would expect to see some sort of The U.S. and coalition effort is one that they defeated in the liberation forces were training and outfitting large continued reduction in our presence focused on the mission to defeat ISIS, of the northern areas and the west … numbers of Soldiers to take on ISIS in over time,” the official said. said senior Operation Inherent Resolve a couple of years ago, and they have Mosul and its surrounds. The coalition “We want to continue to work with officials. The coalition effort is aimed to approach it differently,” the official forces does not need to do that now, the multilateral institutions who are at helping Iraqi and Syrian forces take said. “It’s almost back to a more stan- because the Iraqis can train their own working here. So NATO has a mission on the terror group. The physical ca- dard Iraqi security approach — con- soldiers now. here. The (European Union) has a liphate that ISIS established has been trolling movement around population “We can slightly step back providing mission here. They’re all involved in se- destroyed, and the mission now is to areas, policing, the occasional opera- the advice for that sort of thing and curity sector reform. I think what you prevent it from reconstituting itself. tions to attack these pockets of (ISIS) focus on areas that no matter their air are likely to see is that clear distinction “What we’re seeing from (ISIS) at wherever they are found. In broad force capability, for example,” he said. between our mission — OIR — focus- the moment is a relatively low level of terms, I think they’re doing that pretty The coalition role has changed and ing on that enduring defeat of (ISIS) attacks being conducted against the well.” will continue to change if conditions and the other multilateral organiza- Iraqi government security forces, etc., There is room for improvement and continue to improve, and there is a tions doing longer term security sector in certain … more marginal parts of Iraqi and coalition advisors are work- reduced threat from ISIS. reform.” 6 Thursday, December 5, 2019 PENTAGRAM Organic Industrial Base, supply chain management help drive Army readiness By Scott Wakefield

Army Materiel Command is dedicated to the synchronization, integration and operations of its major subordinate commands, like Tank-automotive and Armaments Command, to provide materiel readiness to today’s Army. TACOM’s six manufacturing arsenals and maintenance depots contribute to that readiness as part of the Army’s Organic Industrial Base and TACOM’s Integrated Logistics Support Center contrib- utes to that readiness by executing repair parts planning and supply chain management for more than 3,500 weapon systems that form the core of America’s ground combat capability. In a quarterly update to AMC Nov. 21, TACOM leaders high- lighted the command’s efforts to provide ground and Soldier systems readiness over the previous quarter. “We are really ratcheting up our lean manufacturing,” said Maj. Gen. Dan Mitchell, TACOM commanding general. “Demand is up, but we are filling back orders, which is good … it means we are buying the right stuff.” “We have had nine straight U.S. ARMY PHOTOS months of declining back orders,” M1 Abrams tanks are loaded onto rail cars using the high capacity gantry crane at Sierra Army Depot, California. said Marion Whicker, ILSC executive director. “We do not need to chase pen- ly with a superior force and then that “we need a cultural change” to TACOM is meeting AMC’s goal nies, we need to chase readiness,” maintain that force. meet the logistical demands of the of reforming and streamlining he said. “We need predictable and con- Army. contracting processes to speed He reiterated that one of the sistent workload and a foundation “We can react, or we can be pro- the pace of acquisition, eliminate ways that TACOM and AMC will ready to surge,” he said. active,” he said. “I do not want to redundancies, and increase effi- be able to do their jobs better is Perna reminded TACOM leaders drift, I want to drive.” ciencies with improvements to its by concentrating on the basics of Performance to Promise. standards and discipline. Performance to Promise measures “We have to keep our workforce the OIB’s success meeting delivery steady, we have to keep our capa- projections. bilities steady, it is about keeping a While there is a focus on reduc- good foundation,” said Perna. ing costs in these processes, Gen. The Army is focused on main- Gus Perna, AMC commanding taining the highest levels of read- general, reminded TACOM lead- iness to provide lethal land power ers that cost reductions should not in large-scale combat operations. hamper the Army’s capabilities to To do that, Perna said that the fight a war. Army must get to the fight quick-

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PHOTO BY U.S. NAVY USS Arizona (BB-39) sunk and burning furiously, Dec. 7, 1941. Its forward magazines exploded when it was hit by a Japanese bomb. Men on the stern of USS Tennessee (BB-43) are playing ﬁre hoses on the water to force burning oil away from their ship Dec. 5 U.S. Secretary of Defense armed reconnaissance air- sance planes that flew over pared to continue the war In 1970, a North Vietnam- Melvin Laird warned that craft, which flew over their North Vietnam would be regardless of the cost. ese newspaper declared that the U.S. would initiate new air space. Responding to fired upon. This declaration Dec. 6 the country wouldn’t be in- bombing raids on North Laird’s threats, North Viet- implied that North Vietnam In 1884, the Washington timidated by U.S. bombing Vietnam if the communists namese officials declared would not be forced into Monument was complet- threats. Earlier that week, continued to fire on un- that any U.S. reconnais- concessions and was pre- see HISTORY page 9 PENTAGRAM Thursday, December 5, 2019 9

HISTORY able, but nothing had been structure of the port, which The purpose of this oper- Tweedside on the Savannah from page 8 done to increase security at included the oil storage ation, which lasted until River. Hunter attempted to the important naval base at tanks. However, the attack 1968, was to reduce North run his gunboats downriv- ed by Army engineers 101 Pearl Harbor. It was Sunday left the Allies with only the Vietnamese infiltration er to join in the defense of years after George Wash- morning, and many military three U.S. carriers and two down the trail into South Savannah, Georgia, but was ington approved the loca- personnel were given passes British battleships as active Vietnam. After 1968, the unable to pass the strong tion halfway between the to attend religious services capital ships in the theater. Tiger Hound missions be- Federal batteries. Reso- proposed sites of the Cap- off base. At 7:02 a.m., two The cruisers, destroyers and came part of a new oper- lute was disabled in this itol and the White House. radio operators spotted submarines available from ation called “Commando exchange of fire, Dec.12, Construction did not begin large groups of aircraft in the Dutch and Free French Hunt.” and abandoned and cap- on the 555-foot Egyptian flight toward the island reduced the numerical infe- Dec. 9 tured. Recognizing that he obelisk until July 4, 1848, from the north, but, with riority against the Japanese In 1775, American troops could not get his remaining when a private citizens’ a flight of B-17s expected navy. However, the Allied won their first land vic- two vessels to Savannah group, the Washington from the United States at craft were widely dispersed tory of the War for Inde- and having destroyed the National Monument Soci- the time, they were told to under multiple commands. pendence at the Battle of railroad bridge over the ety, raised enough money sound no alarm. Thus, the The day after Pearl Harbor Great Bridge, the British Savannah River which he to begin the project. The Japanese air assault came was bombed, Roosevelt ap- left Virginia soon afterward. had been defending, Hunter original design called for as a devastating surprise to peared before a joint session The Battle of Great Bridge took advantage of unusually the familiar obelisk sur- the naval base. Much of the of Congress and declared, was fought in the area of high water to move up- rounded by a large building Pacific fleet was rendered “Yesterday, Dec. 7, 1941 Great Bridge, Virginia. stream to Augusta. with a statue of Washington useless: Five of eight battle- —a date which will live in The victory by Continental Dec. 11 driving a Roman chariot ships, three destroyers and infamy — the United States Army and militia forces led In 1969, paratroopers on top. Construction was seven other ships were sunk of America was suddenly to the departure of Gov. from the U.S. Third Bri- halted in 1854 when the or severely damaged, and and deliberately attacked by Lord Dunmore and any re- gade, 82nd Airborne Divi- money ran out, and for 22 more than 200 aircraft were naval and air forces of the maining vestiges of British sion, departed from Viet- years, the monument stood destroyed. A total of 2,400 Empire of Japan.” After a power from the Colony of nam. The unit was sent to embarrassingly unfinished, Americans were killed and brief and forceful speech, he Virginia during the early Vietnam in February 1968 looking as Mark Twain put 1,200 wounded, many while asked Congress to approve days of the conflict. Follow- as an emergency measure in it like, “a factory chimney valiantly attempting to a resolution recognizing the ing increasing political and response to the Communist with the top broken off.” In repulse the attack. Japan’s state of war between the military tensions in early 1968 Tet Offensive. The 1876, President Ulysses S. losses were some 30 planes, United States and Japan. 1775, Dunmore and rebel- paratroopers landed at Chu Grant authorized the funds five midget submarines and The Senate voted for war lious Whig leaders recruited Lai, the unit was attached to complete the construc- fewer than 100 men. Fortu- against Japan by 82 to 0, troops and engaged in a to the 101st Airborne tion — but without the or- nately for the United States, and the House of Repre- struggle for available mil- Division (Airmobile) and nate building and classical all three Pacific fleet carri- sentatives approved the itary supplies. The strug- given the mission of pro- statue. When the final cap- ers were out at sea on train- resolution by a vote of 388 gle eventually focused on tecting the ancient capital stone and 9-inch aluminum ing maneuvers. These giant to 1. The sole dissenter was Norfolk, where Dunmore of Hue in the region just pyramid were set in place aircraft carriers had their Rep. Jeannette Rankin of took refuge aboard a Roy- south of the Demilitarized in 1884, the Washington revenge against Japan six Montana, a devout pacifist al navy vessel. Dunmore’s Zone. In September 1968, Monument was the tallest months later at the Battle of who had also cast a dissent- forces fortified one side of a the Third Brigade moved structure in the world. Midway, which reversed the ing vote against the U.S. critical river crossing south south to counter enemy Dec. 7 tide against the previously entrance into World War I. of Norfolk at Great Bridge, forces around Saigon. It In 1941, at 7:55 a.m. invincible Japanese navy in Three days later, Germa- while Whig forces occupied was assigned to the Capital Hawaii time, a Japanese a spectacular victory. U.S. ny and Italy declared war the other side. To break up Military Assistance Com- dive bomber bearing the red Coast Guard patrol boat against the United States, the Whig gathering, Dun- mand and ordered to secure symbol of the Rising Sun of Tiger conducted anti-sub- and the U.S. government more ordered an attack the western approaches to Japan on its wings appeared marine sweeps outside of responded in kind. The across the bridge, which, the city to prevent ground out of the clouds above the Pearl Harbor and another American contribution to based on bad information and rocket attacks against island of Oahu. A swarm patrol boat Taney opened the successful Allied war ef- on the Whig positions, was the Saigon-Tan Son Nhut of 360 Japanese warplanes fire on Japanese aircraft that fort spanned four long years decisively repulsed. Short- airport complex. When the followed and descended appeared over Honolulu and cost more than 400,000 ly thereafter, Norfolk, at situation in South Viet- on the U.S. naval base at Harbor during the attack. American lives. the time a Tory center, was nam stabilized, the Third Pearl Harbor in a ferocious The Americans lost 188 Dec. 8 abandoned by Dunmore Brigade withdrew as part assault. The surprise at- aircraft; the Japanese 29. In 1965, in some of the and the Tories, who fled to of the second increment tack struck a critical blow Japanese navy Adm. Chuichi heaviest raids of the war, navy ships in the harbor. of U.S. troop withdrawals against the U.S. Pacific fleet Nagumo, despite the task 150 U.S. Air Force and Dec. 10 called for under President and drew the United States forces’ capacity and against Navy planes launched “Op- In 1864, CSS Macon, Richard Nixon’s Viet- irrevocably into World War advice, didn’t send a third eration Tiger Hound” to Lt. Kennard, CSS Samp- namization program. The II. With diplomatic negoti- wave against the base. The interdict the Ho Chi Minh son, Lt. William W. Carnes, brigade returned to Fort ations with Japan breaking three American aircraft Trail in the lower portion and CSS Resolute, acting Bragg, North Carolina, down, President Franklin carriers, which served in of the Laotian panhandle, Master’s Mate William D. where it rejoined the 82nd D. 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Town Hall for JBM-HH residents Thursday Racquetball court closed teer Association, a command-sanctioned non-Feder- Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Joint Base Com- The Henderson Hall Smith Gym racquetball al entity, will sponsor its 2019 Holiday Toy Program mander Col. Kimberly Peeples will host a quarterly court will be closed weekdays through Dec. 18 for a in conjunction with the Fort Myer Chapel Holiday town hall for joint base residents Thursday at 7 p.m. Marine Corps Martial Arts Instruction Course. The Commissary gift card program. The last day to do- in the Patton Hall Koran Room. The town hall will racquetball court will be available on the weekend nate is Friday. help the joint base leadership gain perspective on the during the time frame. Those who wish to donate to the toy program are progress of housing improvements and allow resi- Zembiec dome maintenance project complete encouraged to bring new unwrapped toys and/or dents the opportunity to voice their needs. Providing Maintenance has been completed and the Zembiec $25 store gift cards to Fort Myer Army Community healthy and safe living conditions for Soldiers and pool is up and running for the start of the winter sea- Services, 202 Custer Rd., Bldg. 201, Fort Myer, VA Families is one of the top priorities of the command. son. The Zembiec pool facility has reopened and is 22211, through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., As a reminder, JBM-HH residents are encour- open Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday except holidays. During toy dis- aged to fill out the 2019 Army Resident Satisfaction The facility is closed weekends and holidays. tribution week, command referred service members, Survey. The survey, which seeks to provide Army Updates will be provided in the following weeks or their spouses will select toys for their children, leadership perspective on what Army housing is with more information on upcoming winter classes newborn to 12 years and $25 gift cards for children doing well and where improvement is needed, was and programming. 14-17 years. launched Nov. 12. Residents should have received Fort McNair, Henderson Hall gate impacts For additional information, contact Marcia O’Con- an email with the link to the survey from CEL & As- Henderson Hall’s Gate 1 will close for security nor, ACS Volunteer Association vice-president, by sociates, Inc. The survey is for all residents living in improvements Friday. On Friday, drivers may enter email at [email protected] or ACS Central Army-owned and Army-leased Family housing. The and exit Henderson Hall through Gate 3. This Intake, (703) 696-3510. deadline for completing the survey is Dec. 13. change may cause some traffic-related delays. Please Jump Mentor Program For questions, please contact Yvonne Brabham at plan accordingly. Any weather-related updates to the Service members are invited to become a mentor [email protected]. scheduled construction will be posted on the Joint to an elementary or middle school student. Volun- UFC fighters to visit JBM-HH Base Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ teers are needed two to four hours per month from Representatives from Ultimate Fighting Champi- jbmhh/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/JBMHH. 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Opportunities are available at onship will visit JBM-HH to meet and speak with Brunch with Santa Leckie Education Campus and Hart Middle School, service members. UFC event reporter Megan Olivi Brunch with Santa at Patton Hall will be held Sun- each located within five minutes of Joint Base Ana- will moderate audience questions for athletes Justin day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For details, please call costia-Bolling. Gaethje, Liz Carmouche, Neil Magny and Stipe (703) 524-0200. For more information, contact JBM-HH school Miocic. The hour and a half UFC meet and greet Ugly Sweater 5K race liaison officer Amy Fishman at (703) 693-8378 or by takes place at 1 p.m. in the Rosenthal Theater Thurs- The Operation Santa Ugly Sweater 5K race is Fri- email at amy.fishman.usmc-mccs.org. day. Following the Q&A session, UFC athletes will day at the Fort Myer Fitness Center. On-site regis- Arlington National Cemetery be available for photos. The event is open to all ID tration at the fitness center is from 5:30 to 6:30 a.m., hours of operation change cardholders. with the race starting at 6:45 a.m. Arlington National Cemetery hours of operation Death notice New from JBM-HH have changed to close two hours earlier each day. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to Community Activity Center The cemetery will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. the estate of Maj. Brandon Ueki, SAF/IARC, should Looking for tickets to local attractions in D.C.? The through the end of March. Changing of the Guard contact Maj. Austin Emery, the summary courts JBM-HH Community Activity Center has tickets ceremonies will be held on the hour, every hour. officer, by email at [email protected] or to many of these and invites individuals to compare The guard is changed every hour on the hour by calling (703) 695-2274. prices. Included are tickets for the Kings Dominion through March 31. From April 1 through Sept. 30, Flu clinics are back Winterfest celebration through Jan. 1. another change is added on the half hour and the Rader Clinic has announced that they have re- Individuals can avoid the long lines at the movie cemetery closing time moves from 5 to 7 p.m. ceived new shipments of the flu shot. The clinic has theater and purchase their discounted movie tickets Fooda at Exchange the adult and pediatric influenza vaccine. The clinic, for AMC and Regal Cinemas. Fooda is now open at the Fort Myer food court. however, will not be offering the 65 and older dose Fort Myer Thrift Shop holiday schedule The new food service provider is open Monday or flu mist this season. The Fort Myer Thrift Shop hours of operation are through Friday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Food The clinics are for service members, retirees, ben- Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 selection will vary daily. Check out the menu daily at eficiaries and DOD civilians. For more information, p.m. During the 2019 holiday season the shop will fooda.com/aafes-jbmyer. call the Rader Clinic Flu Hotline at (703) 696-2994. also open Saturday and Dec. 14. For the December Car wash closed until further notice Those veterans in need of the 65 and older dose holiday season, the store will close Dec. 18 through The Henderson Hall car wash has announced that are welcomed by the VA. The flu shot clinic in the Jan. 2, reopening under normal hours Jan 4. it will not be reopening in the foreseeable future. The D.C. VA Medical Center Atrium, 50 Irving St., NW ‘President’s Own’ performing Dec. 14 infrastructure was found to need adjustments that Washington, D.C., is open Monday through Friday The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation will must happen before the car wash can be opened. from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Veterans will need to bring present a special, after-hours, free concert Dec. 14, at Updates will be posted as they become available. their VA identification card. Military personnel can the National Museum of the Marine Corps, 18900 Made-to-order-pasta bring their DOD ID and just let their team know Jefferson Davis Highway, Triangle, Virginia, featuring Individuals can enjoy lunch made by the chef and that they are with Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. “The Presidents Own” United States Marine Band featuring a person’s favorite toppings. Served every Individuals should let the clinic know if they require as they fill the Leatherneck Gallery with the sounds Monday in the Old Guard Lounge from 11 a.m. to paper documentation of those military personnel of the season. The holiday concert will also feature a 2 p.m. who receive the vaccination. carol sing along. “The President’s Own” was found- Rock ‘n’ roll night As part of VA’s Community Care program, veter- ed in 1798, and is America’s oldest continuously Rock ‘n’ roll night is every first Saturday of the ans who are enrolled in VA health care can receive active professional musical organization, performing month. Doors open at 6 p.m., with music and danc- a free flu shot at any Walgreens. No appointment for high profile events, ceremonies and receptions of ing from 7 to 11 p.m. An a la carte menu and cash is necessary, but veterans will need to show their national significance. bar will be available. VA identification card and one other form of photo American holiday festival Seafood dinner buffet identification. More information can be obtained The annual kickoff concert for the Washington, The seafood dinner buffet is the last Friday of the at https://www.va.gov/COMMUNITYCARE/ D.C., holiday season begins with performances by month in the Fife and Drum Dining Room. Doors programs/veterans/immunization.asp?fbclid=IwAR- the musicians of The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s open at 6 p.m. Cost is $30.95 for member and 0GOzS3DGIIKHr-BUtO7evD7mF2pttvjvgOvs- Own,” will be presented at DAR Constitution Hall $35.95 for nonmembers. SuXTCJTz0-g8LU5zqNDgU. Friday through Sunday. An annual tradition, the Karaoke night Advent concerts concert features The U.S. Army Orchestra, Herald Karaoke night is every first Friday of the month in The joint base community is welcomed to attend Trumpets, and Army Band vocalists. The concert the Old Guard Lounge, located on the lower level of upcoming U.S. Army Band advent concerts at will be held the following dates and times: Friday at Patton Hall. Karaoke happens from 6 to 10 p.m. Fort Myer Memorial Chapel. The first concert is 8 p.m.; Saturday at 3 and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 All-you-can-eat buffet lunch Dec. 12 and features the U.S. Army Band String p.m. An all-you-can-eat buffet is served Tuesday through Quartet. The second concert Dec. 17 and features All seating is general admission, which means that Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Fife and Drum the U.S. Army Band Voices. Both concerts begin at seating is not assigned. Patrons with tickets are seat- Room. Cost for members is $11 and $15 for non- noon and are followed by a meal in the fellowship ed on a first-come, first-served basis one hour prior members. hall. to show time. While tickets online are sold out, no Sunday brunch Mini education fair at dining facility Monday tickets are required at 15 minutes prior to advertised Sunday brunch is served every Sunday from 10 The next mini-education Fair will take place start times. a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Fife and Drum Dining Room. Monday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the JBM-HH Federal benefits open season Cost for members is $23, $28 for nonmembers, Dining Facility. Come meet the Fort Myer guidance The 2019 federal benefits open season for the $10.95 for children (6-12) and children 6 years old counselor and on-site college representatives to Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, the and younger dine free. learn more about the undergraduate and graduate Federal Flexible Spending Account Program, and Leisure Travel Service Office hours programs that meet a person’s needs. the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance The Leisure Travel Service Office hours of oper- Functional academic skills training for Soldiers Program through Monday. The Federal Employees’ ation are as follows: Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to The Basic Skills Education Program provides Group Life Insurance Program and the Federal 5 p.m. Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closed Soldiers with on-duty instruction in reading, math Long Term Care Insurance Program do not partic- Sundays and holidays. and language skills. The goal of the course to im- ipate in the annual federal benefits open season. To Join retiree council prove job performance, prepare Soldiers for more review the listing of significant plan changes on the Retirees are welcome to become JBM-HH’s Re- advanced schooling, increase reenlistment options ABC-C Website visit https://portal.chra.army.mil/ tiree Council members. The executive committee of and enhance trainability. The FY20 schedule is now abc?id=kb_article&kb_number=KB0010717. the retiree council meets quarterly the first Thursday available. For more information, call the education 2019 Holiday Toy Program center at (703) 696-3178. The JBM-HH Army Community Service Volun- see NEWS NOTES page 12

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