Army Bids Farewell to Rodriguez at Fort Myer

Pentagram Vol. 62, No. 33 August 18, 2016 www.army.mil/jbmhh Published For Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Army bids farewell to Rodriguez at Fort Myer

By Guv Callahan Pentagram Staff Writer

Former Army Gen. David M. Rodriguez, third commander of U.S. Africa Command, hung up his hat after 40 years of service during a retirement ceremony Aug. 12 on Joint Base My- er-Henderson Hall. Family, friends and peers gathered under sweltering heat at Summerall Field on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base to give a full-honors sendoff to the man Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley called “a giant of our age.” During his opening remarks, Milley praised Rodriguez’s for- titude and leadership skills. “Rod defines what it means to be a leader,” Milley said. “He has a combat record that few can match throughout the 241 years of our history as an Army. He has led, both in peace and war. He has mentored genera- tions of future leaders. “You’re a leader that all of us want to emulate. You are number one in my book and number one in the books of everyone at this ceremony and well beyond.” Rodriguez commanded at every level during his extensive career. His previous assignments PHOTO BY SGT. CODY W. TORKELSON Army Gen. David M. Rodriguez, third commander of U.S. Africa Command, and his wife, Virginia, participate in the general’s retirement ceremony see RETIREMENT, page 4 Aug. 12 on Summerall Field at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Rodriguez served more than 40 years in the Army.

Be a part of JBM-HH history! Workforce town hall covers equal Help rename the Fort Myer Officers’ Club Beginning Thursday, Sept. 1, service members of any rank or military branch are eligible to apply for membership at the employment, antiterrorism awareness historic Fort Myer Officers Club. With new, inclusive membership, there’ll be a new name. By Guv Callahan The following is a list submitted by patrons. Please take a Pentagram Staff Writer moment and help us select among these suggestions. You can pick one name or number them in order of your preference, then send your reply to [email protected] with Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall subject line: Named! officials met with employees Aug. 10 and 11, part of a series of work- The suggestions are: force town hall meetings to discuss ➣ Patton Hall antiterrorism awareness, resources ➣ Fort Myer Social Club available to employees and equal ➣ The Myer Club or just Myer Club opportunity in the workplace. ➣ The Patton-Puller Club Representatives from the joint ➣ The Patriot’s Retreat ➣ base’s legal department, equal em- The George C. Patton Community Pavilion ➣ Joint Base Hero’s Club ployment opportunity office, police ➣ The Cannon Club force and local employee unions ➣ The Fort Myer Cannon Club were on hand to inform employees ➣ The Capitol Club of Fort Myer about services they offer on the in- ➣ The Capitol Club stallation. ➣ The Military District of Washington National Capitol Club Antiterrorism awareness ➣ The Nation’s Capitol Club August is Antiterrorism Awareness ➣ The Armed Forces Club of America Month, and JBM-HH Police Chief ➣ Washington’s Club William Johnson urged employees ➣ The Commander-in-Chief’s Club PHOTO BY ARTHUR MONDALE to be vigilant in reporting suspicious ➣ The Old Guard’s Club In recognition of Antiterrorism Awareness Month, attendees at the workforce ➣ activity to the police. The Club of The Old Guard town hall meeting Aug. 11 watch a video about how to survive an active shooter ➣ America’s Old Guard Club incident at Joe Rosenthal Theater on the Henderson Hall portion of the joint “As you’re all aware, we’re in the ➣ Patton Armed Forces Club base. Prior to the video, William R. Johnson II, JBM-HH police chief, spoke to National Capital Region, where ➣ Potomac Armed Forces Club attendees on situational awareness, perceived threats and the importance of ➣ see TOWN HALL, page 4 always being aware of their surroundings for potential dangers. Patton’s Joint Base ➣ The Joint Base Capitol Club ➣ The Military Club of Arlington WMATA offers Antiterrorism ➣ Patton’s Racquet and Swim Club For more information about the club and the membership application, visit jbmhhmwr.com or facebook.com/pages/ Awareness Month message Ft-Myer-Officers Club. Metro Transit Police: ‘Service members are well News Notes protected in their travels’ Change of Responsibility – Aug. 26 Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Command- By Arthur Mondale er Col. Patrick M. Duggan will host the change Pentagram Staff Writer of responsibility ceremony for outgoing JBM-HH Command Sgt. Maj. Randall E. Woods and incom- The threat of terrorism is real and ing Command Sgt. Maj. Carolyn Y. Donaldson at vigilance is necessary. This month, 10:30 a.m., Aug. 26 at the flagpole on Summerall Washington Metropolitan Area Field, Fort Myer. Inclement weather location is Transit Authority (WMATA) is re- Conmy Hall. Everyone is invited. For more infor- minding service members and De- mation call 703-696-3283. partment of Defense employees that measures are in place—not only Health and Fitness Expo Lite – Aug. 19 during Antiterrorism Awareness It’s never too late to improve your health and Month, but all year long—to keep well-being! Find out how at the Health and Fit- passengers boarding its six Metro- PHOTO BY ARTHUR MONDALE ness Expo Lite, Aug. 19, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Myer rail lines and 1,500-bus fleet safe. Early morning commuters board Metrorail at the Pentagon City Metro Station Aug. Fitness Center (212 Sheridan Ave., Bldg. 414). George Nader, deputy WMATA 15 during peak morning hours. Four-hundred and thirty members of the Metro Featuring fitness demos, food samples and nutri- police chief, said the agency’s juris- Transit Police Department keep six Metrorail lines and a fleet of 1,500 buses safe tion tips. Questions? Call 703-696-7865 or email for a customer base of 3.2 million, to include service members stationed through- diction extends through Maryland, out the National Capitol Region. “We have one of the safest transit systems in the [email protected]. nation,” said WMATA Deputy Police Chief George Nader. “Service members are see WMATA, page 4 well protected in their travels.” see NEWS, page 4

Index Local forecast This week in military history. . . . . page 2 Community ...... page 3 THURS. FRI. SAT. SUN. Labor Day holiday hours...... page 3 90 | 72 91 | 72 90 | 73 91 | 72 Survivor outreach...... page 5 In photos: Monarchs in ANC . . . . page 7 Contracts: The power of a signature. . . page 7 For more weather forecasts and information, visit www.weather.gov. 2 Thursday, August 18, 2016 PENTAGRAM Flight of the Monarch

PHOTO BY RACHEL LARUE, ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY Emma, 6, and Alan Ashby release a monarch butterfly during a butterfly release with Monarch Teacher Network in Arlington National Cemetery Aug. 9. The cemetery plants several types of local milkweed that monarch butterflies need to lay their eggs. For more photos from this event, see page 7.

Soldier for Life-Transition Assistance Program Program seminars and workshops Transition Readiness Reservations are required. Spouses are encouraged to register and attend. Call the Seminar Schedule Program SFL-TAP office, 703-696-0973 or log in at www.acap.army.mil. Available to all registered TRS clients who have completed DD2648/2648-1 and initial counseling. Location of seminars and workshops are in the SFL-TAP Bldg. 404 on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH unless otherwise noted. Transition Readiness Transition Readiness Retiring transition Finding and applying Marketing yourself Seminar (TRS) - Separation assistance program for federal jobs for a second career Seminar (TRS) - 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 9:30 a.m. to noon 1 to 3 p.m. Department of Career technical Retirement & Senior • Aug. 22-26 • Aug. 23* Labor employment track Leadership • Aug. 24* workshop • Sept. 19-23 or 26-30 • Sept. 27* • Sept. 19-20 Retirement TRS Federal resume • Sept. 12-16 • Dec. 12-13 ETS TAP 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Financial • Oct. 3-7 • Oct. 17-21 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Independence • Oct. 31-Nov. 4 Entrepreneurship • Sept. 8 10 a.m. to noon • Dec. 5-9 track Senior leadership • Sept. 12-16 TRS Accessing higher • Sept. 27* • Nov. 7-8 Entrepreneur track Accessing higher • Aug. 22-26 education education track boots to business 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Capstone • Sept. 22-26 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Every Friday by appointment) • Aug. 19 • Oct. 24-28 • Sept. 13-14* 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. • Sept. 19-20 • Nov. 14-18 • Sept. 6-7 • Oct. 17-18 • Dec. 12-16 TRICARE benefits • Aug. 19, 26 Business franchise in depth • Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • Nov. 9-10 opportunities • Dec. 12-13 For separation, it’s highly For retirement, it’s highly 10 a.m. to noon recommended that service recommended that service 1 to 3 p.m. members attend one year out. members attend two years out. • Sept. 8 • Aug. 29 All workshops are provided by the Career Resource Management Center (CRMC) at Henderson Hall. The workshops are open to all active duty service members, spouses, family members and retirees. Registration is required to attend all classes. Please contact the CRMC Office at 703-614-6828. *Located in Education Center Bldg. 417, room 108

This week in military history

Compiled by Jim Goodwin Editor, Pentagram

Aug. 18 The Battle of Bloody Ridge in Korea begins between United Aug. 22 President George H.W. Bush authorizes a three-month acti- Nations forces and North Korean Army units, according to vation of some 200,000 U.S. military reservists — including 1951: the summer 2016 edition of On Point: The Journal of Army 1990: 20,000 U.S. Air Force reservists and 12,000 Air National History. The battle lasted until Sept. 5 and was a victory Guardsmen — for Operation Desert Shield, according to for United Nations forces. U.S. Army units involved in the the online U.S. Air Force History One-hundred Ten Years fighting included the 9th and 36th Regiments of the 2nd of Flight. Infantry Division, among others. Aug. 23 The 24th Marine Amphibious Unit arrives back to the U.S., Aug. 19 A force of some 4,000 British troops, led by Maj. Gen. marking the return of the last Marines to serve peace-keeping Robert Ross, land on the Patuxent River and marched on 1984: duty in Lebanon, according to an entry on the Marine Corps 1814: Washington during the War of 1812, according to American History Division’s website. The Marines left Beirut July 31, Military History, Vol. I. Five days later, Ross and his troops signaling the last presence of U.S. troops in Beirut since the cut through American forces, entered Washington, and Marines arrived nearly two years earlier. burned down the U.S. Capitol building, the White House, and other public buildings. Aug. 24 During the War of 1812, the British invade Maryland and burn Washington, D.C., including the Navy Yard, according to an Aug. 20 Gen. Douglas MacArthur, commander-in-chief of the 1814: entry on Navy.mil. Also on this day in 1814, Marine Corps United National Command, repeats his July 4 warning to Capt. Samuel Miller and his 100-man detachment fight in the 1950: North Korean leader Kim Il Sung concerning the treatment Battle of Bladensburg to defend the nation’s capital, according of prisoners of war, according to the This Day in Military to an entry on the Marine Corps History Division’s website. History website. The second warning came as a result of the Hill 303 (Waegwan) murder just three days earlier of some 40 U.S. Soldiers by members of the North Korean Army.

Aug. 21 The United States Marine Band “The President’s Own” This watercolor by gave its first concert, according to the Marine Corps History artist William Thorn- 1800: Division. The band was established by an act of Congress, ton likely depicts the signed by President John Adams on July 11, 1798. The band burning of Washing- is the only musical organization whose primary mission is to ton, D.C., during the provide music for the president of the United States. War of 1812. COURTESY LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

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By Spc. Daniel J. Yeadon diers and musicians, taking selfies near 4th Battalion, The Old Guard the cannons. The performance featured The U.S. Thousands weathered one of the hot- Army Concert Band, Chorus, Herald test days of the year in anticipation of Trumpets and soloists from The U.S. experiencing an annual tradition on the Army Band Voices. Washington Monument grounds Aug. “I like the Army Band; they do a fan- 13 for the Military District of Wash- tastic job, and they have my complete ington’s annual salute to Tchaikovsky’s respect. I know this is an opportunity “Overture 1812.” to show their talent and all that they The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s have to offer, while still getting to relax Own” and the Presidential Salute Bat- tery’s performance included live can- see OVERTURE, page 8 non fire and vocalists on the grounds next to Sylvan Theater in Washington, D.C. A “low-key lover” of classical music, Sgt. Branden Timm of Honor Guard Company, 4th Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), interact- ed with those attending. The Presidential Salute Battery is a subordinate unit to the 1st Battalion. “It’s one of the cooler things PHOTO BY SGT. CODY W. TORKELSON The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)’s Presiden- that we get to do being able to tial Salute Battery fires their World War II-era anti-tank guns get out here and interact with during the annual Overture 1812 performance Aug. 13 on the 1/3 and the public a little bit,” grounds of the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. said Timm. “These dudes are The battery fired a total of 29 shots, including a final volley just knock-down, drag-out from all four cannons, during the performance. one of the best bands. They PHOTO BY STAFF SGT. VICTORIA CHAMBERLAIN are hands down the best and The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” per- JBM-HH Labor Day weekend always do an outstanding job.” forms during the annual Overture 1812 per- On a regular basis, Soldiers of The formance Aug. 13 on the grounds of the Operations and services holiday hours Old Guard conduct ceremonies on Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall and The annual performance is complemented in Arlington National Cemetery, but with a barrage of corresponding cannon fire Andrew Rader U.S. Army Closed. For more information, call 703-696-7957. by the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Health Clinic are not able to engage the spectators Guard)’s Presidential Salute Battery. Both directly. This event allowed for a wel- Army units are based at Joint Base My- Army Community Service Closed. For more information, call 703-696-3510. come change as visitors met the Sol- er-Henderson Hall. Auto Craft Shop Closed. For more information, call 703-696-3387. American Clipper Barber Shop Open 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. For more information, call 703-271-8177. Bowling Center Open noon to 6 p.m. For more information, call 703-528-4766. TeamKids brings message Cody CDC Closed. For more information, call 703-696-3095. Community Activities Center Closed. For more information, call 703-696-3470. Commissary Open 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; no Early Bird shopping. of compassion to JBM-HH Call 703-696-3674. CYSS Closed. For more information, call 703-696-8163. Fife and Drum Closed. For more information, call 703-524-0200. FMWR Admin Offices Closed. For more information, call 703-696-3305. Fort Myer Fitness Center Open 8 a.m. 4 p.m. For more information, call 703-696-7867. Fort Myer Officers’ Club Closed. For more information, call 703-524-0200. Fort Myer Officers’ Open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, Club Pools call 703-524-0200. Fort Myer Five Star Catering Closed. For more information, call 703-524-0200.

Fort McNair Officers’ Club Closed. For more information, call 202-484-5800. Fort McNair Fitness Center Closed. For more information, call 202-685-3117. Fort McNair Five Star Catering Closed. For more information, call 202-484-5800. Java Café Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 571-483-1962. Library Closed. For more information, call 703-696-3555. Marine Corps Exchange and Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call 703-979- Vineyard Wine & Spirits 8420. NOTE: Any Marine Corps Community Services activities not listed here are closed. PHOTO BY JULIA LEDOUX NEX Uniform Shop (inside Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, TeamKids Serveathon volunteer Sara Marshall, 17, gives Liam Boyles, 2, a temporary MCX Henderson Hall) call 301-252-8143. tatoo Aug. 10 during a TeamKids carnvial at the Fort Myer Fitness Center on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Fort Myer Fitness Center was transformed into a place where fam- Old Guard Lounge Closed. For more information, call 703-524-0200. ilies of fallen service members and military families could come together to laugh and heal at the TeamKids Serveathon Tour Across America event. Spates Community Club Closed. For more information, call 703-527-1300/1302. Spates Five Star Catering Closed. For more information, call 703-527-1300/1302. By Julia LeDoux TeamKids organized and hosted Spindrift Café Closed. For more information, call 703-524-3037. the family carnival, which featured Pentagram Staff Writer Cpl. Terry L. Smith Open 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.; athletic training room and outdoor youth-facilitated activity stations and Gymnasium recreation gear check out are closed. For more information, The basketball court at the Fort Myer service projects that benefited a num- call 703-614-7214. Fitness Center was transformed into ber of local non-profit organizations, Zembiec Pool Open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information, call 703-693-7351. a place where families of fallen service said Julie Hudash, the group’s found- members and military families could er. TeamKids was founded just a cou- Almost all activities and offices on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall will be closed Monday, Sept. 5, the federal holiday designated as Labor Day. Always the first Monday in September, Labor Day is a creation of the labor come together to laugh and heal Aug. ple of months before the Sept. 11, movement of late 19th Century America and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American 10 as the TeamKids Serveathon Tour 2001 terror attacks and is on a mission workers. Most military personnel will have a training holiday Friday, Sept. 2. The above listed facilities and Across America rolled into Joint Base places of business have reported open or closed hours for Sept. 5. Unless otherwise noted, this list applies Myer-Henderson Hall. see CARNIVAL, page 6 to Sept. 5. This list is not all encompassing; please check with the facility you wish to visit for more details.

H H H The United States Army Band H H H CALENDAR OF EVENTS Aug. 18 10:30 a.m. The U.S. Army Chamber Orchestra presents the world premiere of “Anna’s Promise,” a multi-media production for orchestra, solo bass, and narrator that allows the audiences to experience how musical artistry can open doors of understanding, hope, healing, and wellness. This performance takes place at Brucker Hall on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH. Aug. 18 5:30 p.m. The U.S. Army Voices will perform as part of the Fairfax County Summer Concert Series at Frying Pan Farm, 2709 West Ox road, Herndon, Virginia. Aug. 18 7:30 p.m. The U.S. Army Brass Quintet will perform at Brucker Hall on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH. Aug. 19 7:30 p.m. The U.S. Army Blues will perform as part of the Fairfax County Summer Concert Series at Lake Accotink Park in Springfield, Virginia. Aug. 19 8 p.m. The U.S. Army Brass Quintet will perform as part of the Sunsets with a Soundtrack Concert Series on the West Side of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Aug. 20 7 p.m. The U.S. Army Band Downrange will perform pop tunes from the 80s, 90s, 2000s and today as part of the Outdoor Summer Concert Series at Avalon Theater, 14 South Harrison Street, Easton, Maryland. Aug. 25 7 p.m. The U.S. Army Blues will perform in honor of the National Park Service’s 100th birthday at Carter Barron Amphitheatre, 4850 Colorado Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C. 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 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, August 18, 2016 PENTAGRAM

RETIREMENT sponse to a massive Ebola NEWS from page 1 epidemic, fought terrorism from page 1 and much more. “Rod welcomed the chal- include commanding gen- lenge of taking AFRICOM McNair’s Ceremonial Gate eral of the United States and he instantly made a now open weekday mornings Army Forces Command; difference there,” Milley Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Ceremoni- International Security As- said. “He led, designed and al Gate at Fort McNair, located at P and 4th sistance Force – Joint Com- executed a fight on radical Streets, is now open weekdays, 6 to 9 a.m. for mand (IJC) in Afghanistan; terrorists throughout the vehicle and pedestrian traffic. The gate will not the 82nd Airborne Division; continent. You’ve made the open on holidays or weekends. Ceremonial and 2nd Battalion, 502nd world a better place.” Gate is for use by DoD ID card holders only. Regiment, 101st Airborne During his brief remarks, Fort McNair’s 2nd Street Gate continues to op- Division (Air Assault), Rodriguez thanked his erate as the base’s visitors’ gate and is operation- among others. mentors and the people al 24/7. As a reminder, Ceremonial Gate may “General David Rodriguez who helped him through- be used by pedestrians to exit the base at any is one of this nation’s most out his career. He also gave PHOTO BY SGT. CODY W. TORKELSON time through the gate’s pedestrian turnstile. For Army Gen. David M. Rodriguez, third commander of U.S. Africa seasoned combat leaders, special thanks to the Army’s Command, left, his wife, Virginia, and Chief of Staff of the Army more information, please call 703-588-2800 or with five tours in combat, non-commissioned officer Gen. Mark Milley, share a laugh during Rodriguez’ retirement 202-685-3196. which may not seem high, corps. ceremony Aug. 12 on Summerall Field at Joint Base Myer-Hen- but add up the months… “They are and always will derson Hall. Rodriguez served more than 40 years in the Army. Summertime Safe Swim – Aug. 20 127 months,” Milley said. be the backbone of our forc- The MCCS Exceptional Family Member “That equals 10 and a half es,” he said. “The role they their trust, confidence and him captive. Program holds a final session of swimming for years of leading troops in play in everything we do is determination. “I talked to that young program participants Aug. 20 from noon to 2 combat. That is more com- immeasurable and I’d like to “They’re a special breed specialist two days after p.m. at Zembiec Pool. For more information, bat leadership than any GO thank them for what they’ve of people,” he said. “There that happened, and I said, call 703-693-5353 or by emailing efmpHH@ in the history of the United done for me personally, as is no limit to their effort. ‘What were you think- usmc-mccs.org. States Army. Rod, you’re a well as for all our military. The American Soldier will ing?’” Rodriguez told the warrior without peer.” They are the envy of mili- put everything on the line, crowd. “He looked at me JSOC briefing – Aug. 23 Milley also noted Rodri- taries throughout the world, including their life, to take and he said, ‘Sir, they were The Joint Special Operations Command will guez’s accomplishments and for good reason.” care of each other.” trying to take my sergeant. hold a recruitment briefing Aug. 23 at 10 a.m. in during his tenure as com- In reflecting on why he He recalled the story of I was gonna get him back.’ the Army Education Center, Bldg. 417, Room mander of U.S. Africa loved being in the Army a specialist who ran into That only happens in the 218. Explore opportunities within a unique and Command from April 5, for 40 years, Rodriguez harm’s way and enemy United States Army.” challenging organization demanding intelligent, 2013, to July 16, 2016, said it was because he was fire to save his sergeant Pentagram Staff Writer Guv independent officers and non-commissioned during which time he able to spend so much from enemy combatants Callahan can be reached at officers. Email [email protected] or helped coordinate the re- time with Soldiers; with who were trying to take [email protected]. call 910-243-6033/5409 for more information or to sign up for the briefing. TOWN HALL from page 1 Joint service jazz concert celebrates National Park Service centennial Aug. 25 there’s always something going on,” Johnson told the In recognition of the National Park Service’s crowd. “I don’t have enough officers to be out at every lo- 100th Birthday, The U.S. Army Blues, Airmen of cation of this post, so it’s very important for you all here to Note and Navy Commodores jazz ensembles join be my eyes and ears.” forces for a celebration concert Aug. 25, 7 p.m. That means keeping an eye out for suspicious bags, sus- at Carter Barron Amphitheatre (4850 Colorado picious packages and other little things that might be out of Ave. NW, Washington, D.C.). Located in Rock the ordinary, Johnson said. Creek Park, the 4,000 seat outdoor amphitheater “If you see something, say something,” he said. “Make opened in 1950 in honor of the city’s 150th anni- sure you report that to our law enforcement desk. Make versary as the nation’s capital. This event is free, sure if you see an officer, stop him and tell him.” and open to the public. For more information,

Employees also received information on how to react to an PHOTO BY ARTHUR MONDALE visit www.usarmyband.com/event-calendar.html. active shooter situation and how to spot potential culprits. Federal civilian employees listen to presenters during a work- Some tell-tale signs include repeated tardiness for work, sub- force town hall meeting Aug. 11 at Joe Rosenthal Theater on Military-friendly job fair in stance abuse, abnormal aggressive behavior and social with- the Henderson Hall portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Springfield, Va. – Aug. 25 Hall. Employee rights, supervisors’ responsibilities and profes- drawal, according to Johnson. sional resources were some of the topics covered. A career fair is scheduled to take place Aug. 25, “It’s very important that we’re aware of those situations,” at American Legion Post 176 (6520 Amherst he said. “We have a team that will investigate.” are actually teleworking.” Ave.; Springfield, Virginia). Open to military, If a situation should arise, Johnson said the three things to She also talked to employees about hostile work environ- veterans, and military family members only from remember are “run, hide and fight,” in that order. ment situations and encouraged them to contact her office 10 a.m. to noon, and to all job seekers from noon “Those are very key essentials,” he said. “Make sure you at 703-696-2553 should anything like that occur. to 2 p.m. Parking is available on site. To pre-reg- have a plan; make sure you’re aware.” Equal employment opportunity ister or to upload a copy of your resume, visit Union resources Employees were also encouraged to reach out to the joint www.jobzoneonline.com. JBM-HH Human Resources Director Ken Washington base’s Equal Employment Opportunity Office in the event introduced a presentation by union officials, explaining of workplace discrimination. Play Morning – Aug. 25 that these town hall meetings are designed to open up lines Quincy Jeffers, representing joint base EEO, said discrimi- Join Army Community Service and the Play of communication between joint base leadership and em- nation is “being treated differently because of your race, be- Morning Group Aug. 25 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. ployees, including union representatives. cause of your color, because of your sex, because of national at Virginia Highlands Park, 1600 S. Hayes Road, “You want to make sure that employees and supervisors origin, because of genetic information, because of reprisal,” Arlington, Virginia. This playgroup is for parents are fully aware of all of the resources that are available to and that employees can file a complaint with his office based and preschool children and provides time for them, because at the end of the day, it is my goal to al- on any of those criteria. socialization, play, crafts, music and stories. For ways do the right thing,” Washington said. “Advisory ser- Appropriated fund and non-appropriated fund employ- information and to register, call 703-696-3512. vices and resources that we have here today are supposed ees can file complaints, as can former employees, applicants to make sure that we’re doing our jobs correctly. We need to for employment and – in certain unique situations – some Women’s Equality Day run/walk always make sure we’re legally doing what’s right.” contract employees. But complaints must be filed within – Aug. 26 Cynthia Lee, president of the American Federation of 45 days of the alleged act of discrimination, or when the The annual Women’s Equality Day 5K run/ Government Employees Local 2 chapter, briefed employees employee found out about said discrimination, Jeffers said. walk is set for Aug. 26 beginning at the Fort Myer on the function of their union and what it can do for them. “The EEO process is a lengthy process and it’s a very Fitness Center parking lot from 5:15 to 8 a.m. “Our goal is to provide a voice at the table for those who expensive process,” Jeffers said, noting that a formal inves- The Military District of Washington’s theme for otherwise would not be heard,” Lee said, noting that AFGE tigation can cost anywhere from $100,000 to $150,000. the event is Celebrating Women’s Right to Vote. Local 2 negotiates for better working conditions and bene- “That’s why we try to resolve these complaints at the low- Awards will be presented to first place run- fits on behalf of employees. est possible level. When you file a complaint, we encourage ners/walkers and to the unit with the most par- Those negotiations include telework, alternate work you to try to resolve that complaint. We encourage manage- ticipants. The JBM-HH hosted event is free schedules, pay raises and a JBM-HH employee exercise ment to try to resolve that complaint.” and open to all military personnel, civilian em- program, according to Lee. For more information about EEO, visit http://go.usa.gov/ ployees, family members and retirees. You can “Telework is one of the things we’re currently working xD3xG. register online at jbmhhmwr.com until Aug. 23 on,” she said. “We’re getting the agreements together to Pentagram Staff Writer Guv Callahan can be reached at wcalla- or register on the day of the race, 5:15 to 6:15 make sure that all of the people who are telework eligible [email protected]. a.m. at the Fitness Center. For more information, call 703-696-8729/2964. WMATA terrorism that operates both from page 1 overt and covert missions, EFMP Back to School according to Nader. Bowling Bash – Aug. 27 “We have partnerships The Exceptional Family Member Program Virginia and the District of with federal and local agen- invites their families to a Back-to-School Bowl- Columbia. “We have such cies,” Nader said, referenc- ing Bash Aug. 27, noon to 2 p.m., at the Strike a high population of feder- ing an increased partnership Zone Bowling Center on Joint Base Myer-Hen- al employees—the reality with the U.S. Department derson Hall. The event, co-hosted with Army is if Metro shuts down, the of Homeland Security and Community Service and the school liaisons, federal government shuts the Transportation Securi- offers free bowling and refreshments. Space is down,” he said. “[We’re ty Administration in 2016. limited, and families are encouraged to regis- also] committed to protect- “Our officers are highly ter early by calling 703-696-0783 or 703-693- ing our military force; they trained.” 5353. Registration closes Aug. 12. protect this country and Moreover, surveillance, they risk their lives for us. I sweeps, and utilizing count- Parenting workshop – Aug. 28 don’t think there’s anything er-terrorism technology on The Love and Logic Institute presents Creat- more important to us than Metrobuses and Metrorails ing Respectful, Responsible Kids Aug. 28, 9 to that.” are a constant, according to PHOTO BY ARTHUR MONDALE 11 a.m. at Memorial Chapel (Bldg. 480). Spend An officer with the Metro Transit Police Department patrols the According to Richard Nader. Metro’s anti-terror Pentagon City Metro Station Aug. 15. The department has an the day with Dr. Charles Fay and learn how to Jordan, a WMATA spokes- unit also includes an ex- anti-terror unit specifically designed to detect, deter and pre- get kids to listen; put an end to arguing, back talk person, 430 men and wom- plosive ordnance detection vent terrorism, which can include overt or covert activities, ac- and power struggles; reduce bullying, teasing and en comprise the Metro team and bomb-sniffing cording to WMATA Deputy Police Chief George Nader. “We live sibling bickering; help kids make good decisions; Transit Police Department dogs. in a time where vigilance is necessary,” he said. “[Riders] have cut down on nasty behavior in the classroom and (MTPD), the only tri-state Those who are stationed to be alert of what’s going on and have to alert authorities.” dinner table; and bring the fun and sanity back jurisdiction law enforce- at the Pentagon or Joint to parenting and teaching. For more information ment agency in the nation, Base Myer-Henderson Hall - Be continuously alert to texts are encouraged by the or to register, call 703-696-3512. visibly patrolling 1,500 and who travel through your surroundings. Metro Transit Police De- square miles of transit zone major commuter hubs like - Protect and secure your partment and will be kept Save the date: Annual (Metro facilities and tun- Pentagon Metro Station personal property. anonymous. Doggie Dip – Sept. 10 nels). during peak hours, or to - Report any unattended, “We live in a time where Join us for the “Last Hoorah” of the 2016 pool What the public may not smaller stations outside of abandoned property imme- vigilance is necessary,” Na- season before the pools close for another winter. be aware of is Metro’s an- Metro’s core during non- diately. der said. “[Riders] have to Come on out to where “every dog has their day,” ti-terror unit, courtesy of peak hours, are in good - Report any suspicious be alert of what’s going on Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Fort Myer a $9.56 million grant from hands, according to Nader. activity, anything that and have to alert authori- Club Pool Complex (weather permitting). This is the U.S. Department of Even still, Nader advises doesn’t seem normal. ties.” a free family and pet event. Participating dog own- Homeland Security. The service members and DoD To report suspicious ac- Pentagram Staff Writer Ar- ers must sign a waiver; dogs must display a current unit is specifically designed civilians to be and remain tivity, call 202-962-2121 or thur Mondale can be reached to detect, deter and prevent vigilant riders. Here’s how: text “MyMTPD.” Calls and at [email protected]. see NEWS, page 10 PENTAGRAM Thursday, August 18, 2016 5 Gold Star families find solace in Old Guard tour

By Spc. Brandon C. Dyer The Old Guard Public Affairs

On July 27, a pair of families participating in a U.S. Army Survivor Outreach Services program arrived at the Army Community Service building on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Among them was 9-year-old Ashleigh Quick, who explained why she was there: “My dad died,” she said. “Because of a sickness in the military.” Quick’s father was a Soldier who deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan before losing his life due to complica- tions from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) this past Christmas. He is buried in Section 60 at Arlington National Cemetery. Helping children deal with the loss of a family member is not altogether removed from how to deal with any event that brings about grief, like the loss of a job, a child going off to college or transitioning from the military to civilian life, said Kristi Pappas, organizer of the event and the Survivor Outreach Support coordinator for JBM-HH. Personal tragedy It was 35 years ago last week Pappas lived through a traumatic accident of her own. Pappas was working at a Hyatt Hotel in Kansas City. During an early evening tea dance, a “perfect storm” of factors came together to cause one of the worst structur- al collapses in U.S. history, the death toll second only to that resulting from the World Trade Center collapse on 9/11. The aftermath of the collapse left 114 people killed and 216 people injured. PHOTO BY CPL. BRANDON C. DYER “Had it been five minutes earlier, I would have been Children of military families who receive support through U.S. Army Survivor Outreach Services greet a caisson horse duirng a July 27 visit to Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall and Arlington National Cemetery. The families’ visit was part of under it,” said Pappas. a tour hosted by Army Community Service and the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard). Helping children deal with Living through the ordeal taught Pappas a lesson she the loss of a family member is not altogether removed from how to deal with any event that brings about grief, like the hoped to impart to children like Quick and her sister, loss of a job, a child going off to college or transitioning from the military to civilian life, said Kristi Pappas, organizer of Hannah Callahan. the event and the Survivor Outreach Support coordinator for JBM-HH. “It changes your life,” said Pappas. “But you can get it under control, and you can move through it and come out on the other side.” A decade later, Pappas commissioned in the Army as a For more JBM-HH event photos chaplain, a position she held for 23 years. from this issue, visit us online at: The new normal “I know you can come out as a ‘thriver’,” said Pappas. www.flickr.com/photos/jbm-hh “That you don’t get stuck in surviving.” Pappas said a key to dealing with trauma is to accept the new circumstance. “You come to understand a new normal,” said Pappas. “What’s that new normal? Whatever you make it.” The children that attended took a day-long tour along- side the men and women in The Old Guard with stops at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Caisson Stables and a performance of Twilight Tattoo. Helping the children gain an understanding of what PHOTO BY CPL. BRANDON C. DYER The Old Guard does and how they serve will help these Hannah Callahan, left, and her 9-year-old sister, Ashleigh, children coping with loss see a new perspective, said daughters of a deceased combat veteran and Soldier, ob- serve a Tomb Sentinel on post at the Tomb of the Unknown Pappas. Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery July 27. The girls’ Symbolism, grief, togetherness visit to the cemetery and Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall “Seeing the Soldiers of The Old Guard becomes a was part of a visit hosted by Army Community Service and symbol of grief,” said Pappas. “Well, those Soldiers are the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) for two families who receive support through U.S. Army Survivor Out- see SURVIVOR, page 6 reach Services.

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VETERANS AND ACTIVE MILITARY WHO CREATE ART are invited to submit visual works that express the experience of U.S. military service. Eligible for submission are U.S. veterans and active military residing within 100 miles of Arlington County, VA. All media accepted. Digital entries accepted online. $1500 in cash prizes will be awarded. Entry deadline is September 30, 2016.

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CARNIVAL ing and tapping into the dreams of our SURVIVOR from page 3 youngest children.” from page 5 Forty teens – three from Arlington, Virginia, one from Florida, the rest from to empower kids to change the world, California – decided that for the 15th just doing their job, just like their mom she said. anniversary of 9/11 and of the group’s or dad did their jobs.” “From our inception, we worked with founding they would take the TeamKids The day began with creating tote bags police, fire and veterans organizations,” message of compassion on the road in a out of uniforms that represented the Hudash said. “We bring our heroes into bus trip that would take them from Cali- branch their loved one served in. Pappas school during the day and we talk to fornia to New York. said creative projects like the tote bags PHOTO BY CPL. BRANDON C. DYER kids about their dreams to change the “We did our first service project on July help to rewire the brain and deal with Children of families who receive support through the U.S. Army Survivors Outreach world. If they had a magic wand, what 30, and we got on a big bus and left Cali- traumatic stress. Services program on Joint Base Myer-Hen- would you change? TeamKids is about fornia,” Hudash said. “We’re all averaging One of the adults who attended the derson Hall pose for a photo with Soldiers taking our real heroes – not our sports about four hours of sleep a night. It’s a 14 Survivor’s Outreach Old Guard tour from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old heroes, not our musicians, not our ce- day, 14 city tour.” was Lupe G. MaGuire, a Gold Star wife Guard) following a Twilight Tattoo perfor- lebrities – and bringing our real heroes In between applying tattoos to carnival whose husband had passed away 10 mance July 27. Two families spent the day into schools so every child has the op- goers arms, legs and faces, TeamKids vol- years ago while he was on active duty. with The Old Guard during a visit of JBM-HH and Arlington National Cemetery, organized portunity to be inspired to serve.” unteer Sara Marshall laughed off a ques- MaGuire said she would urge Gold by Army Community Service. During the vis- Mikki Frison, widow of Army 1st Lt. tion about how tired she must be as a re- Star families to participate in events like it, the families observed a Tomb Sentinel on Demetrius Frison, brought her children, sult of the cross country trip. this because it is an excellent experience. post at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Christopher and Nasiya, and niece Dest- “We’re pushing through,” the 17-year “I want my grandkids to be aware met staff and the horses of The Old Guard’s anie Alleyne to the carnival and also vol- old from Orange County, California, of our nation, our country, and what Caisson Platoon, participated in arts and crafts, and watched the Twilight Tattoo per- unteered at the event. said. “What we’re doing is important.” our military does for us,” said MaGu- formance. “It’s very cool to show them how to give The group made stops in Arizona, ire. “For them to be aware of what our back,” Frison said. “We always have been Texas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Missouri, country has done and has suffered.” “the new normal.” surrounded by so much love. Why not Indiana and Pennsylvania before stop- Change of heart “You were with people who were nice give it back?” ping at the joint base. At each city along Ten-year-old Callahan was not excited and also with people who have gone Hudash said elementary school-aged the way, the teens participated in service about the day at Fort Myer when she through what you have gone through – children are full of compassion and not projects that benefited local veterans found out about it, but spending the day maybe not in the same way, like not the enough is being done to turn that com- and law enforcement. with The Old Guard changed her mind. same person, but they have definitely passion into tangible action. “Our commitment to helping veterans “Everybody was just really nice,” Han- lost someone,” she said. “Our children, who are 8 and 9 years and veterans’ families is at the core of who nah said. “I felt happy to have my mind “I definitely would recommend to old, want to end hunger, they want to we are,” Hudash said. off of what happened. I mean if this does everybody this type of thing,” said Ash- bring bring empathy, they want to bring On Aug. 11, TeamKids visited and toured happen to you, you need to stay by your leigh. “It takes your mind off things, so people together, they want to cure can- the Pentagon and on Aug. 12, the group family, hold them tight, because if this you aren’t sad.” cer, they want to share with our troops was in New York City where they made a happens you will never know what will Just as someone is a Soldier for life, the that they are loved and supported,” she presentation at the United Nations. happen next.” Family of that Soldier is a member of explained. “Unfortunately, as a coun- Pentagon Staff Writer Julia LeDoux can be Callahan said she was impressed the Army Family for life, said Pappas. try, we don’t do a great job of mobiliz- reached at [email protected]. with The Old Guard and that events “That relationship is still there,” said like this one were helpful in learning Pappas. “Especially for someone who to deal with what Pappas described as has lost a loved one.”

PHOTO BY JULIA LEDOUX Members of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington race to see how high they can stack tin cans during a carnival Aug. 10 at the Fort Myer Fitness Center on Joint Base My- er-Henderson Hall. Fort Myer Fitness Center was transformed into a place where families of fallen service members and military families could come together to laugh and heal at the TeamKids Serveathon Tour Across America event. PENTAGRAM Thursday, August 18, 2016 7

MonarchsIN THE CEMETERY

Photos by Rachel Larue Arlington National Cemetery A monarch butterfly rests on milkweed plants in Arlington Na- Volunteers with Monarch Teacher Net- tional Cemetery after work release Monarch butterflies in Ar- being released Aug. 9. lington National Cemetery Aug. 9. The The cemetery plants release, attended by just over a dozen several types of local spectators, is part of an on-going project milkweed that monarch by network teachers and volunteers who butterflies need to lay their eggs. use the butterflies to teach others how to be “responsible stewards of the environ- ment,” according to the network’s website. The cemetery plants several types of local milkweed that monarch butterflies need to lay their eggs.

A volunteer with Monarch Teacher Network holds monarch butterflies before a butterfly release ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery Aug. 9. The butterflies will migrate south to Mexico during the coming months.

Paul Wackerbarth, volunteer with Mon- arch Teacher Net- work, gives remarks during a butterfly release in Arlington National Cemetery Aug. 9. The cemetery plants several types of local milkweed that monarch butterflies need to lay their eggs. Marge Alia releases a monarch butterfly during a butterfly release with Monarch Teacher Network in Arlington National Cemetery Aug. 9. The cemetery plants several types of local milkweed that the butterflies need to lay their eggs.

October 10-17, 2016

Maryland Fleet Week and Air Show Baltimore celebrates the rich naval traditions of the Chesapeake Bay and the contributions of Marylanders to the defense of the nation. The Blue MARYLAND Angels’ Boeing F/A 18 Hornet jets and other aircraft BAIR SHOW will be on display on the Martin State Airport tarmac BALTIMORE and in the skies over Fort McHenry and Middle Visit MDFleetWeek.com Branch while schooners and U.S. and allied navy for more information! vessels will be ready for boarding visitors in the Inner Harbor, Fells Point and Locust Point.

To advertise in this special guide, please contact Art Crofoot Look for our event guide in Fells 301-848-0175 Point, Locust Point, and the Inner Harbor the week of the event! 8 Thursday, August 18, 2016 PENTAGRAM Shopping the Myer Exchange pays dividends Compiled by JBM-HH fitness programs and other The Exchange’s mission of Public Affairs activities that make life better providing quality goods and for Soldiers and their families, services at competitively low Soldiers and their families who reads the release. prices while generating earn- shopped and dined at Army At Fort Myer, these pro- ings to support quality-of-life and Air Force Exchange Service grams include the Bowling efforts means that the Ex- stores and restaurants on Fort Alley and Child Development change benefit is more than Myer generated $1,082,516 Center, among other pro- finding a good price on mer- last year for Army quality-of-life grams. chandise. Shoppers who take programs, according to a recent One-hundred percent of advantage of their benefit at Army and Air Force Exchange Exchange earnings support the Fort Myer Exchange or press release. Soldiers and their families, online at www.shopmyex- In 2015, the exchange con- according to Fort Myer Ex- change.com are working to tributed $237 million to mil- change General Manager Bill improve their communities, itary quality-of-life programs Shoffner. according to the press release. around the world, up $13 mil- “Roughly two-thirds of Ex- “Truly, 100 percent of Ex- PHOTO BY NELL KING lion, nearly 5.5 percent from change earnings are paid to mil- change earnings serve Soldiers Lawanda Creech and Angela L. Young, both employees at the Fort Myer the previous year, according itary quality-of-life programs,” and their families,” Shoffner Post Exchange, listen as Gunnery Sgt. Earl Roberts, Anti-Terrorism Force to the release. In the past 10 said Shoffner. “The remaining said. “When customers shop Protection officer for Headquarters and Service Battalion, Henderson Hall, Headquarters Marine Corps, reviews the iWatch process Aug. 19, years, the Exchange has gen- third is used to build new stores and dine at the Exchange, 2015, in the store’s atrium. Soldiers and their families who shopped and erated more than $2.4 billion or improve Exchange facilities they are investing in their own dined at Army and Air Force Exchange Service stores and restaurants in dividends to youth services, to improve customers’ shop- community, making it a better on Fort Myer generated $1,082,516 last year for Army quality-of-life pro- family counseling, physical ping experiences.” place to live and work.” grams, according to a recent AAFES press release. Legally-binding contracts: The power of your signature

By U.S. Army Capt. Think about the last time you made Anouck McCall a major purchase. Did you haggle over Legal Assistance Attorney, the price? Credit terms? Service pack- JFHQ-NCR/MDW ages? Or just sit through a lengthy sales pitch for an item you already knew you “Pay attention to the fine print; it’s far wanted to buy? more important than the selling price.” Before shoppers even reach the regis- That’s a line spoken by Rep. Frank ter, they’re exhausted by psychological Underwood on “House of Cards,” and warfare for control of their wallets. But he ought to know – he’s a lawyer, and before you sign the purchase paper- one of the most unscrupulous ones on work, read the fine print! television. These days, some of the “paperwork” But despite being a fictional charac- we’re asked to sign isn’t even printed ter, there’s an element of truth in his on paper. Leases are often sent via words and they’re good advice for real email, and we initial or sign electron- life, where some companies deploy tac- ically. tics ranging from psychological pricing Software packages and online service to impenetrable legalese to protect agreements come with “click-wrap” COURTESY PHOTO their interests at consumers’ expense. agreements that require users check a “Pay attention to the fine print” is a line spoken by fictional U.S. President Frank Under- wood on “House of Cards.” The advice is most relevant before signing a contract, accord- It’s easy to be seduced by discounts box indicating they agree to a lengthy ing to Legal Assistance Attorney Anouck McCall. and deals. For example, buyers in- list of terms and conditions before stinctively “round down” as they read they can proceed, or “shrink-wrap” ing once it’s signed. If you’re uncertain or consider them a formality, they are prices from left to right. You might agreements that stipulate mere use of a about any part of an agreement, ignore legally binding and can be enforced by recognize one tactic that relies on this: product is a contractual agreement to the salesman’s summary of the “boil- the courts. “odd pricing,” where items are marked the company’s terms of service. erplate language,” and have a military It’s important to engaged in an in- down just a few cents. Somehow, that Car salesmen are especially notori- lawyer or financial counsellor help re- formed and deliberate negotiation be- $50 purchase seems like a much bet- ous for baiting service members into view the paperwork before you sign it. fore signing, especially since the agree- ter bargain when it’s priced at “only” signing purchase contracts for vehicles Another contract service members ment may also be incorporated into a $49.95. using loans at high interest rates, or may encounter is a separation agree- final divorce decree, governing your “Price lining” is another common loaded with unnecessary fees. ment. These agreements are required obligations and interactions with your technique. Marketers create several Be wary of anyone who insists you by most states or by your local Judge ex for months or years to come. versions of a product, with small differ- have to sign “on the spot” to get the Advocate General’s office when pre- As journalist Andy Rooney once said, ences in features or finishes. Consum- best deal. Ensure you read and under- paring to seek an uncontested divorce. “Nothing in the fine print is ever good ers are then invited to choose between stand the sales agreement, warranty Separation agreements address prop- news.” “basic,” “mid-range,” or “luxury” ver- and return or exchange policies before erty and debt division, child custody For more information, contact the sions at corresponding price points, scribbling your John Hancock. and support and spousal support. Military District of Washington’s Cli- despite only nominal differences in ac- Even if the terms of a purchase are While many people hope the need for ent Services Office at Joint Base Meyer tual production costs. absurd, the contract may still be bind- such an agreement will be temporary Henderson Hall at (793) 696-0761.

OVERTURE a salute to the na- from page 3 tion’s armed forces. Led by Sgt. 1st Class Nichalas and engage people,” said 1st Lt. Tony McNair, the Presi- Ronchick, Platoon Leader of the Pres- dential Salute Bat- idential Salute Battery. “I know for my tery lent its sup- guys on the battery team, this is some- port to the musical thing they always look forward to.” score, firing four For many Washingtonians, the event 5.775-pound World is a late summer tradition. War II-era an- “Having the 1812 Overture coupled ti-tank guns, firing with The Old Guard’s Presidential Sa- a total of 29 shots, lute Battery was truly an incredible including the final performance,” said Jean Gwon, who volley from all four attended the event. cannons. “I have made this classical and his- “Having the torical event one of my favorites for boom of cannons the last three years,” said Washingto- added to the ambi- nian Troy Costello of northeast D.C. ance [is] a phenom- “It combines musical beauty with a enal memory I will diverse and historical setting to its very always cherish and PHOTO BY SGT. CODY W. TORKELSON own Washington back yard.” look forward to see- The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)’s Presidential Salute Battery fires their World War II-era anti-tank guns during the annual Overture 1812 performance Aug. 13 on the grounds of the The concert began with a perfor- ing this again next year,” Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. The battery fired a total of 29 shots, including a final mance of “Fanfare for the Common said Gwon. volley from all four cannons during the performance. Man,” written by Aaron Copland. The event concluded The U.S. Army Herald Trumpets were with a rousing perfor- showcased in a performance of “Ol’ mance of Tchaikovsky’s Man River,” by vocalist Master Sgt. “1812 Overture,” which Alvy R. Powell, followed by a perfor- was written to com- mance of composer Edwin Franko memorate the Russian Goldman’s “On the Mall,” perfor- defeat of Napoleon’s mances of Irving Berlin classics and Grand Armee.

PHOTO BY STAFF SGT. VICTORIA CHAMBERLAIN The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” Leader and Commander PHOTO BY STAFF SGT. VICTORIA CHAMBERLAIN Col. Timothy J. Holtan conducts the band during the annual Over- Thousands of spectators watch as The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” performs during the ture 1812 performance Aug. 13 on the grounds of the Washington Military District of Washington’s annual Overture 1812 performance Aug. 13 on the grounds of the Monument in Washington, D.C. Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. PENTAGRAM Thursday, August 18, 2016 9

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If your family is interested in participating: • A parent of caregiver will be invited to answer questions about managing a child's chronic condition and quality of life. • No identifying personel information will be requested. • An informational letter about the research study is provided before you begin the survey. • Complete a one time survey that will take approximately 40 min.

You are invited to participate If you are interested in participating in the research study, visit the study site in a research study describing at: www.surveymonkey.com/r/MilFamilyManagement military families managing a child's chronic condition and For more information about this study please contact the Principal quality of life. Investigator, Janet Gehring at [email protected] or call 571.319.6930.