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Vol. 62, No. 34 August 25, 2016 www.army.mil/jbmhh Published For Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Woods looks New school year, same back on two urgent reminder for drivers years as JBM-HH traffic accident investigators: JBM-HH CSM ‘Drivers should expect zero leniencies in court’ By Julia LeDoux Pentagram Staff Writer By Arthur Mondale many other districts, includ- Pentagram Staff Writer ing Arlington Public Schools, Outgoing Joint are expected to return to Base Myer-Hen- The start of the school year class on Sept. 6. derson Hall is here, and drivers are see- Joint Base Myer-Hender- Command Sgt. ing more school buses on the son Hall law enforcement Maj. Randall E. road. Most District of Co- officials remind drivers to be Woods is look- lumbia Public Schools began cautious – and that they’ll be COURTESY PHOTO ing back over classes Aug. 22, and Prince watching to ensure all traffic A stopped school bus displays an extended stop sign with flash- his two years as George’s County Public laws are followed. ing red lights halting motorists. “Drivers need to be mindful both the installation’s School students returned to on and off post,” said Lt. Troy Dennison, chief of operations for senior enlist- see SAFETY, page 4 JBM-HH police, in reference to the increasing number of school class Aug. 23. Students in bus drivers can expect to see. ed leader as he prepares for his Aug. 26 change DEPT. OF ARMY PHOTO Command Sgt. Maj. of responsibility Randall E. Woods. JBM-HH rolls up sleeves to help ASBP ceremony. “The exposure I had with senior leaders resolve summer blood shortage throughout DoD gave me a better pic- ture and understanding of what it takes to serve at a higher level,” he said in an inter- view with the Pentagram. “I have added quite a few tools to my leadership kitbag that I will utilize in the future.” Woods said it’s been an honor to serve as the JBM-HH command sergeant ma- jor, a position he’s occupied since 2014. “My opinion, it is the people that make this place great, not the history or the grounds we walk on,” he said. “The most rewarding part of my two years as the joint base command sergeant major is having served with and gotten to know the people who make up this joint base.”

see FAREWELL, page 4 News Notes Henry Gate: pedestrian tips The access Enhanced Security Pe- destrian Gate (ESPG) at Henry Gate is now open for use by all military ID card holders. While anyone with a mil- itary ID card can exit the ESPG, re- turning through the ESPG requires

PHOTO BY SPC. DANIEL YEADON, 4TH BATTALION, 3D INFANTRY REGIMENT (THE OLD GUARD) additional steps. Sgt. Samuel Machtinger from 529th Regimental Support Company, 4th Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) donates First, ensure you stop by the Fort blood during the Armed Forces Blood Program donation drive at the Fort Myer Fitness Center Aug. 17. Myer Visitor Control Center (Bldg. 415) to register your military ID card and fin- By Spc. Daniel Yeadon son Hall answered that call works closely with its civilian enough type O blood to meet gerprints before exiting via the ESPG, or 4th Battalion, during a blood drive at the counterparts, sharing blood demand during what Donna you will need to re-enter the installation 3d Infantry Regiment Fort Myer Fitness Center products with civilian agen- Onwona, ASBP public affairs at another access control point. The vis- (The Old Guard) Aug. 17. cies in times of need. specialist and donor recruiter itor center is open Monday through Fri- The Armed Services Blood Blood donations typically for the National Capital Re- day, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A national shortage has Program collects blood for drop off during the summer gion, called “a very challeng- Second, understand you cannot bring triggered urgent calls for do- use in military treatment fa- months, and this year is no ing week.” guests through the pedestrian access nors by blood banks in many cilities and by military medi- exception. But at the JBM- Command Sgt. Maj. Lee point; each user must be registered, and parts of the country. Donors cal personnel serving all over HH drive, blood bank per- must enter separately using his or her at Joint Base Myer-Hender- the world. The ASBP also sonnel were able to collect see BLOOD DRIVE, page 4 own CAC or other military ID. Please note: One-year AIE or Automated In- stallation Entry pass holders are not eli- gible to register. Ten Things to know around DoD in September Third, remember that if you get a new ID card, you’ll need to register it at the By Julia LeDoux • The Capitol Club featuring displays by 20 veteran-owned visitor center before using it to enter the Pentagram Staff Writer • The Military District of Washington businesses and non-profit organizations. installation using the ESPG at Henry National Capitol Club For more details, visit www.mountver- Gate (the card will be valid for access at 1. What’s in a name? Beginning • The Nation’s Capitol Club non.org. other access control points). Sept. 1. Service members of any rank or • The Armed Forces Club of America 3. Reset coming to Fort Myer Fourth, know that the gate is designed military branch are eligible to apply for • Washington’s Club Commissary. A reset of the Fort Myer to block entry by anyone carrying bulky membership at historic Fort Myer Offi- • The Commander-in-Chief’s Club Commissary will take place Sept. 26 to or heavy items. If you have a large item, cers’ Club. • The Old Guard’s Club 27. The store will close at 6 p.m. on Sept. the gate will not open automatically With new, inclusive membership, • The Club of The Old Guard 25 and reopen to customers at 8:30 a.m. — use the intercom to contact the po- there’ll be a new name. The follow- • America’s Old Guard Club on Sept. 28. The reset will include a com- lice desk, or you can use a personal cell ing is a list provided by patrons. You • Patton Armed Forces Club plete dry grocery, chill and frozen section phone to call the police desk at 703-588- can pick one name, or number them • Potomac Armed Forces Club reset with a full shelving change out. 2800/2801. Security desk personnel will in your order of preference, then send • Patton’s Joint Base 4. DeCA has new approach to verify who you are and manually override your reply to [email protected] • The Joint Base Capitol Club calculating savings. According to the door lock to grant you access. If you with subject line: “Named!” • The Military Club of Arlington a news release at DOD.gov, the De- are wearing a back pack or handbag, do The winning entry will be an- • Patton’s Racquet and Swim Club fense Commissary Agency will align not remove it to go through the ESPG. If nounced and published in the Sept. 1 For more information about the how it calculates savings more closely you are denied entry even while wearing edition of the Pentagram. club and a membership application, with private sector practice. Commis- your back pack or bag, use the intercom The suggestions are: vist: jbmhhmwr.com or facebook. sary prices will be compared more fre- in the ESPG or call the security desk for • Patton Hall com/pages/Ft-Myer-Officers Club. quently with those being charged by assistance (the numbers are also posted • Fort Myer Social Club 2. George Washington Patriot Run local grocers to better inform military inside the ESPG). • The Myer Club or just Myer Club – Sept. 11 customers of how much they can save Following these tips will make use of • The Patton-Puller Club Celebrate patriotism with a 5K or when choosing to shop at the commis- the ESPG easier for both you and our • The Patriot’s Retreat 10K run in the footsteps of our first sary. For more information on DeCA’s security staff. • The George C. Patton Community commander-in-chief; Sept. 11, 8 a.m. new approach to calculating savings, For more information about using the Pavilion at George Washington’s historic Mount go to the detailed Transformation FAQ ESPG at Henry Gate or other installa- • Joint Base Hero’s Club Vernon estate. The event also features posted under the customer service tab tion access questions, call 703-696-8968 • The Cannon Club ceremonies honoring the military and at www.commissaries.com. or 703-588-2803. • The Fort Myer Cannon Club first responders who were at the Pen- • The Capitol Club of Fort Myer tagon on 9/11, and a “Patriot Expo,” see TEN THINGS, page 4 see NEWS, page 4

Index Local forecast Labor Day holiday hours ...... page 2 Community ...... page 3 THURS. FRI. SAT. SUN. News Notes ...... page 4 91 | 69 93 | 70 91 | 68 89 | 68 School resources ...... page 5 Fitness Expo ...... page 6

For more weather forecasts and information, visit www.weather.gov. 2 Thursday, August 25, 2016 PENTAGRAM Running to say farewell

PHOTO BY SPC. DANIEL YEADON, 4TH BATTALION, 3D U.S. INFANTRY REGIMENT Soldiers of 4th Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) took part in an early morning run to build unit esprit de corps and say farewell to Command Sgt. Maj. James Hill, Warrior Battalion command sergeant major, on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Aug. 19.

JBM-HH Labor Day weekend H&S Battalion implementing new Operations and services holiday hours emergency notification system

Andrew Rader U.S. Army Closed. For more information, call 703-696-7957. By Guv Callahan to either a work, home or cell phone. Health Clinic Pentagram Staff Writer It all depends on what information we Army Community Service Closed. For more information, call 703-696-3510. have for the users.” Auto Craft Shop Closed. For more information, call 703-696-3387. Marines in Alpha and Bravo compa- Leaders will decide which devices nies and civilians working aboard Hen- personnel should receive specific noti- American Clipper Barber Shop Open 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. For more information, call 703-271-8177. derson Hall have until Sept. 15 to vali- fications on, and should also carefully Bowling Center Open noon to 6 p.m. For more information, call 703-528-4766. date their contact information in a new consider the contents of the message, Cody CDC Closed. For more information, call 703-696-3095. emergency mass notification system for he said. Headquarters and Service Battalion, “There’s a leadership decision that Community Activities Center Closed. For more information, call 703-696-3470. Headquarters Marine Corps, Hender- has to be made; is this relevant to my Commissary Open 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; no Early Bird shopping. son Hall. population? How relevant is it? What Call 703-696-3674. The system is expected to improve do I want to tell them about it? Do I CYSS Closed. For more information, call 703-696-8163. the command’s ability to release timely, want to tell them to avoid the area or Dining Facility (DFAC) The DFAC will serve brunch and supper, Sept. 2-5. Brunch hours accurate information to Marines and do I want to tell them that it’s going and pricing is 9 a.m. to noon, $6.25; supper hours and pricing is civilians assigned to the command. on but there should be no impact to 4-5:30 p.m., $7.65. For more information, call 703-696-2087. Col. Andrew M. Regan, battalion you?” he said. “It’s not necessarily au- Fife and Drum Closed. For more information, call 703-524-0200. commander, stated that the notification tomatic.” FMWR Admin Offices Closed. For more information, call 703-696-3305. system would be used during emergen- Marines can verify their contact in- cy events such as active shooter situa- formation by logging onto Marine On- Fort Myer Exchange (AAFES) Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Most concessions are open 10 a.m. to 6 tions, man-made and natural disasters, line (MOL), navigating to the “Person- p.m. Barber shop and ASAP Flowers & Gifts are closed. For more information, call 703-522-4575. life-threatening weather, force protec- al Info” tab, scrolling to the “Personal tion condition changes and more. Updates” section and clicking on the Fort Myer Fitness Center Open 8 a.m. 4 p.m. For more information, call 703-696-7867. “The ability to rapidly share informa- “Contact Information” link. They will Fort Myer Officers’ Club Closed. For more information, call 703-524-0200. tion that enables personnel to respond need to make sure the work phone, Fort Myer Officers’ Open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, to emergency events is essential,” Re- mobile phone, home phone, preferred Club Pools call 703-524-0200. gan said in a letter of instruction to number to receive text messages, work Fort Myer Five Star Catering Closed. For more information, call 703-524-0200. H&S Battalion personnel. “To that email and personal email sections are end, I have directed the implementa- all up to date. Fort McNair Officers’ Club Closed. For more information, call 202-484-5800. tion of an emergency mass notification Civilians can validate their informa- Fort McNair Fitness Center Closed. For more information, call 202-685-3117. program to ensure potentially affected tion by logging onto the Total Work- Fort McNair Five Star Catering Closed. For more information, call 202-484-5800. personnel are provided timely, accurate force Management Services (TWMS) Java Café Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 571-483-1962. and actionable information regarding website, navigating to the “Self Ser- emerging threats and situations wheth- vice” page, clicking the “Personal/Re- Library Closed. For more information, call 703-696-3555. er personnel are at work, at home or call Information” link and updating the Marine Corps Exchange and Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call 703-979- otherwise dispersed.” information as required. Vineyard Wine & Spirits 8420. NOTE: Any Marine Corps Community Services activities The new emergency notification In late September, a test message not listed here are closed. system will improve communication will be released on the system to gauge McNair Express (AAFES) Closed. through a variety of means, which is the ability of the target population to Myer Express (AAFES) Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. part of a larger effort to make notifica- respond in a timely manner. Tests will tion and response faster throughout the then be conducted quarterly, battalion NEX Uniform Shop (inside Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, region, said Maj. Khari Wright, battal- officials said. MCX Henderson Hall) call 301-252-8143. ion operations officer. Pentagram Staff Writer Guv Callahan Old Guard Lounge Closed. For more information, call 703-524-0200. “It can be a text message,” he said. “It can be reached at wcallahan@dcmili- Pentagon Express (AAFES) Closed. can be an email. It can be a phone call tary.com. 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. Spindrift Café Closed. For more information, call 703-524-3037. Stay Connected Cpl. Terry L. Smith Open 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.; athletic training room and outdoor Gymnasium recreation gear check out are closed. For more information, with JBM-HH! call 703-614-7214. Zembiec Pool Open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information, call 703-693-7351.

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 movement of late 19th Century America and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. Most military personnel will have a training holiday Friday, Sept. 2. The above listed facilities and places of business have reported open or closed hours for Sept. 5. Unless otherwise noted, this list applies to Sept. 5. This list is not all encompassing; please check with specific facilities for more details. www.army.mil/jbmhh

Facebook.com/jbmhh Flickr.com/photos/jbm-hh Corrections: Due to an editorial error, the phone number for the JBM-HH Staff Judge Advocate’s Office was listed erroneously on page 8 of the Aug. 26 edition of the Pentagram. The correct number is 703-696-0761. @jbmhh slideshare.net/jbmhh Due to a contributor’s error, the date published for the Love and Logic parenting workshop listed in the “News Notes” feature on page 4 of the Aug. 26 edition was incorrect. The event is Aug. 26.

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By Guv Callahan Pentagram Staff Writer

Ebony Nicholas’ father, two sisters and aunt all work on Joint Base My- er-Henderson Hall. As a JBM-HH security guard with the Directorate of PHOTO BY GUV CALLAHAN Emergency Services, Nicholas said she Ebony Nicholas, a security guard for the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Directorate of Emergency Services, has been an employee on base since 2012, but she’s been visiting JBM-HH since she was a child. Her father, Rubin, has been a JBM-HH bus driver for more than likes being able to see them at work, 41 years. Her two sisters and aunt also work on the installation. and knowing she can keep them safe in the event of an emergency. “It’s comforting to know that I’m including a deployment to South Ko- which is kind of cool,” she said. “Peo- so proud of his job. He drives the Sol- at the gates and I’m their first line of rea, Nicholas said it was her dad who ple make jokes all day long.” diers around and now he’s driving me defense,” Nicholas said during an in- drew her back to JBM-HH. Nicholas said these days, she notices around because I’m here too… I see terview with the Pentagram. “To know “I also wanted that whole military en- things she overlooked as a child watch- him almost every day – he’s always that my family is here and that I can vironment again,” she said. “I missed ing out the bus window. checking on us and making sure we keep them safe – it makes me take my that feeling, so I love the fact that I get “As a kid I used to come to work don’t need anything,” she said. job a lot more seriously.” to work with Soldiers every day. I’m fa- with my dad in the morning and stay Nicholas said JBM-HH has always Nicholas is the youngest daughter miliar with the base already – I’ve been with him all day long and we would go been like a home for her, and now that of Rubin “Mick” Nicholas, a JBM- coming here since I was a kid. Most through the cemetery and ride differ- she works on base she hopes it will re- HH bus driver who has been working of the people I see coming through the ent places and historians would get on main her home for a while. on the installation for more than 41 gate used to buy fundraiser stuff from the bus and talk to us and tell me sto- “Other bases just don’t have that years. She’s been working on the joint me, it’s kind of funny.” ries,” she said. same environment, that same family base since March 2012, where she Nicholas said she sees her family She said her father inspired her love environment. I prefer being here and started as an employee at the commis- members on base regularly. Her older of history on those tours, and being knowing that [my family is] okay, be- sary, and has been coming to JBM- sister, Tiffany, works with her at DES close to him is still the best part of cause that’s my job,” she said. HH since she was a child because of and sometimes they are posted to the working on base today. Pentagram Staff Writer Guv Callahan her dad, she said. same gates. “My dad is my hero. It’s kind of cool can be reached at wcallahan@dcmili- After she spent a year in the Army, “We get to work together sometimes, thinking that when I was a kid I was tary.com. Running for Zika prevention Equality

By Delonte Harrod people from different Pentagram Staff Writer ethnic groups, genders, religions and age to help Male and female service members advance the conversation will plant their feet at the starting line about women’s equality in of a 5K run Friday to celebrate and the military, Reynolds said. honor Women’s Equality Day, a na- “I feel like it is a great tionally recognized holiday. opportunity,” said Alicia Walker, a “[The run] is to commemorate the supervisory program specialist for 19th Amendment, which was the pass- School Age Services at the Cody ing of the women’s right to vote on Aug. Child Development Center. She plans 26, 1920,” said Sgt. 1st Class William to bring a group of six-to-seven girls PHOTO BY JAMES GATHANY, CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL E. Reynolds Jr., an equal opportunity enrolled at the CDC to the event, A female Aedes aegypti mosquito is shown feeding on a human host in this Cen- advisor for the Joint Base Myer-Hen- where they will have an opportunity ters for Disease Control 2006 photo. The mosquito, which can be found in the Na- tional Capital Region, is known to carry several diseases that can be transmitted derson Hall Equal Opportunity Office. to run with female Soldiers, Marines, to humans – including West Nile virus, Yellow Fever, and Zika virus. Mosquitoes The late Rep. Bella Abzug (D-NY) and other women and men participat- more commonly found in the National Capital Region are Culex pipiens and Aedes “introduced a bill, that Congress even- ing in the event. albopictus, which are also capable of carrying human diseases. Local mosquitoes tually passed, that would recognize “I am doing something to give back may also carry the parasite that causes heartworm disease in pets. Aug. 26 as Women’s Equality Day,” to the women who didn’t have the right reads the National Women’s History to vote and I have the right to vote now, Compiled by JBM-HH Eastern encephalitis. Museum website. so it is a great feeling,” she said. and Pentagram Staff Here’s how to protect yourself, The day is a symbol of women’s con- The Women’s Equality Day 5K is and help public health officials tinued fight for equal rights, and the scheduled for Friday, Aug. 26 at the Hot, humid summer days are “fight the bite!” bill decrees the president is authorized Myer Fitness Center. Registration the perfect time for lots of things The kind of insect repellent and requested to issue a proclamation opens at 5:15 a.m. at the Fort Myer – weekend barbecues, lazy after- makes a difference: The Centers annually in commemoration of wom- Fitness Center. Runners will step off at noons at the pool, and breeding for Disease Control and Prevention an suffrage and [in addition to] the 6:45 a.m. and awards will be presented mosquitoes. officials recommend people use an 1970 Strike for Equality,” according at 7:30 a.m. While the Zika virus has made insect repellent that is registered to the site. Pentagram Staff Writer Delonte Har- headlines this summer (and ap- with the Environment Protection Using a 5K run to honor Women’s rod can be reached at dharrod@dcmili- pears to be working its way north Agency. Registered products con- Equality Day is a strategic way to get tary.com from South and Central America, tain active ingredients that have arriving in Florida last month), sev- proved effective in repelling mos- eral mosquito-borne diseases are quitos and are safe and effective for already found among insect popu- pregnant and breastfeeding women, lations in the National Capital Re- Women’s Equality Day is August 26 gion, including West Nile Virus and see ZIKA, page 6

H H H The United States Army Band H H H CALENDAR OF EVENTS Aug. 27 7 p.m. The U.S. Army Band Downrange will perform Music at the Marina at Leesylvania State Park, 2001 Daniel Ludwig Dr., Woodbridge, Virginia. Aug. 28 2 p.m. The U.S. Army Band Downrange will perform a Summer on the Square Concert Series at Old Town Square, Downtown Fairfax, 3999 University Dr, Fairfax, Virginia. Sept. 3 7:30 p.m. The U.S. Army Herald Trumpets will perform a West Point Band Labor Day Concert at Trophy Point Amphitheater, USMA, West Point, NY Sept. 4 7:00 p.m. The U.S. Army Blues will perform a Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra Concert at Freeman Stage, 31750 Lake View Dr., Selbyville, DE Sept. 6 9 a.m. The U.S. Army Band, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and The U.S. Army Drill Team will perform short, live demonstrations for Meet America’s Army. Live performances between 9-12 (weather permitting) at Lincoln Memorial Plaza, Washington, DC Sept. 14 6 p.m. The U.S. Army Blues will perform a WWII Memorial Concert at the WWII Memorial, 17th and Constitution Ave, Washington, DC

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 25, 2016 PENTAGRAM

SAFETY of Virginia Department driver didn’t even try to stop consistently follow the law. NEWS from page 1 of Motor Vehicles driver’s as children were noticeably “It’s got to the point that from page 1 manual states. attempting to board the we have and will monitor Drivers must stop even if school bus. He was cited the school bus routes ev- “Too many commuters the signals are not on, when for inattentive driving for ery day in the morning,” Vote your choice for new club name are either inattentive to their the bus is loading or un- passing the school bus while O’Mara said. “If drivers Beginning Thursday, Sept. 1, service mem- surroundings while driving loading passengers. texting.” pass a stopped school bus bers of any rank or military branch are eligi- or they have a blatant dis- Despite the law, violations In October 2015 alone, it’s a mandatory court ap- ble to apply for membership at the historic regard for the School Bus are common. Last year, there were five citations pearance and a reckless Fort Myer Officers’ Club. With new, inclusive Stop Law,” said Lt. Troy JBM-HH began enhanced written for drivers who driving charge. It’s as if membership, there’ll be a new name. Please Dennison, chief of opera- enforcement at two school passed a stopped school you made the infraction take a moment and select from among the tions for JBM-HH police. bus stops; in front of the bus, 12 speeding violations, outside the gate, and driv- suggestions at http://goo.gl/bT6in6. Pick one “Both in the I-395 beltway Fort Myer Officers’ Club at and four reckless driving ci- ers should expect zero le- name or number them in order of your pref- and here on the installation, the intersection of Lee and tations for drivers who were niencies in court.” erence, then send your vote to jbmhhfmwr@ drivers need to be mindful Jackson Ave., and in front of clocked traveling at least Per installation policy, gmail.com with subject line: “Named!” The both on and off post.” the Fort Myer Fitness Cen- 20-miles per hour over the drivers receiving three ci- winning entry will be announced and pub- In accordance with VA ter on Sheridan Ave. speed limit at the two loca- tations within a year can lished in the Sept. 1 edition of the Pentagram. 46.2-859 (School Bus Stop “The situation had be- tions, said Patrick O’Mara, lose driving privileges on Law), a driver “must stop come almost epidemic,” a JBM-HH traffic accident JBM-HH. Feds Feed Families program for stopped school bus- Dennison said. “We not investigator. “The message for area Give a hand up and help those in need by es with flashing red lights only had to monitor the “Currently we are still cit- drivers is to pay attention donating non-perishable items during the Feds (and an extended stop sign) school bus routes but also ing people who are traveling to the roadway,” Denni- Feed Families food drive. Donation boxes are when approaching from place speed signs on the 10 to 15 miles per hour over son said. “Think about stationed throughout the joint base, or pur- any direction on a high- routes to reduce the num- the speed limit,” Dennison the safety of children and chase a pre-selected brown bag assortment at way, private road or school ber of traffic infractions. I said. yourself.” the Fort Myer Commissary to donate to the driveway” until all persons personally had to pull some- Police officers said they Pentagram Staff Writer Ar- Capital Area Food Bank for distribution to are clear and the bus moves one over who had blatant will continue enhanced en- thur Mondale can be reached families in the National Capital Region. This is again, the Commonwealth disregard for the law. This forcement until local drivers at [email protected]. an opportunity to give back to the community in which we live, work and train. Boxes will be FAREWELL Woods said he is most be here to see the fruits of have just one memory of available through Aug. 30. For more informa- from page 1 proud of two things – that labor, he is “confident the joint base that he will tion, call Ketty Henderson at 703-696-7572 or teamwork, and the com- that in 10 years’ time our take with him to his next Barbara Claybrooks at 202-685-3720. bined strategic and future efforts will be evident and assignment, at Fort Bragg Woods said he came into planning that key leaders the joint base will be a bet- North Carolina, as the Mosquito prevention his current assignment on the joint base have un- ter place to work and live,” FORSCOM JAG SGM. Zika virus has made its way to Miami, and knowing that serving as the dertaken this past year – he said. “What I will miss the diseases like St. Louis encephalitis, eastern JBM-HH CSM wasn’t the during his tenure as joint “Each and every day I most about the joint base equine encephalitis and West Nile Virus are typical brigade or garrison base CSM. was surrounded by the is the people,” he said. already here in the National Capital Region. command sergeant major “I knew developing re- most dedicated, hardest “Without a doubt, the rea- Summer heat and standing water are a “per- position. lationships with the work- working group of people son I came to work every fect storm” for breeding mosquitos. Greatly “This position was great force, installation partners who made these two years day, excited for a new day reduce your chance of contracting a mosqui- for my type of leadership the retiree population and two of the best years of my was because I was a mem- to-borne illness by following the four Ds: and approach,” he said. “I our community partners career,” Woods said. “I am ber of a great team.” Defend – Avoid the outdoors when mosqui- am not a CSM who yells would be one of the keys to a better leader and person Woods will relinquish re- tos are most active, from dusk to dawn. and screams or always has success, and I believe these to have been able to work sponsibility to Command Dress in long sleeves and pants when enjoy- something to say, because relationships greatly assisted with them.” Sgt. Maj. Carolyn Y. Don- ing the outdoors. I have found that to be in the joint base accomplish- He called the service aldson during a ceremony Drain standing water from outside contain- counterproductive.” ing its mission,” he said. members and civilians who on Summerall Field Friday, ers such as flowerpots, gutters, buckets, pool Instead, Woods said that Woods stressed that a lot make up the joint base Aug. 26 at 10:30 a.m. covers, pet water dishes, discarded tires and he always wants Soldiers to of work has gone into plan- community “first class Pentagram Staff Writer Ju- bird baths. know that they can come to ning for the joint base’s fu- Americans.” lia LeDoux can be reached at Defeat – Use an insect repellent containing him with issues or just to talk. ture. Even though he won’t Woods said he doesn’t [email protected]. DEET. For more information about West Nile and lasting benefits to those “The ASBP has always Participants will be en- Zika virus, see www.cdc.gov/westnile and BLOOD DRIVE in need … I feel I have been able to count on couraged to “Beat Army” www.cdc.gov/zika. from page 1 passed the desire to give blood drives at JBM-HH or “Sink Navy” by casting this special contribution to help make the weekly a ballot for their favorite Pentagon hosts mass Ward, the incoming 4th to the next generation,” quota,” she said. team while signing in to casualty exercise – Aug. 25 Battalion, 3rd U.S. Infan- Ward said. Officials hope to give lo- donate. The Pentagon Force Protection Agency try Regiment (The Old Onwana said the blood cal blood banks an even For more information (PFPA), Arlington County Fire & Rescue, Guard) Command Ser- collected at JBM-HH will bigger boost during the about ASBP programs, in- Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Fire Dept., geant Major, brought his supply Military Treatment Army-Navy game, with an cluding platelet donations and other National Capital Region emergency children to see him donate. Facilities in the National “Army-Navy Blood Drive and bone marrow donor response partners will conduct a mass casualty “They can see that the Capital Region and at lo- Challenge” scheduled for registration, visit military- exercise at the Pentagon Mall Terrace and He- gift of blood has long cations overseas. JBM-HH Dec. 6. blood.dod.mil. liport Aug. 25, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The exercise scenario will involve a simulated helicopter TEN THINGS crash and subsequent fire and may be visible from page 1 from the Virginia State Highway Routes 27 and 110. The exercise will not disrupt normal employee or visitor access to the Pentagon. 5. The Summer Olympics may be over, but did you know that the Chapel sponsored BBQ – Aug. 26 U.S. military sent more than a All members of the JBM-HH community are dozen athletes to Rio de Janiero, invited to attend a picnic hosted by the Chap- Brazil, to compete in this year’s lain’s office this Aug. 26, 6 to 8 p.m. on the field games? According to an article at next to Spates Community Club. Come for the www.goarmy.com, among the Ameri- barbecue, stay for the friendship and fellowship can military athletes who competed are while enjoying flag football, basketball, corn Army Spc. Hillary Bor; Army Spc. Paul hole, horse shoes, and live music. The event is Chelimo; Army Sgt. 1st Class Glenn free and everyone is invited, For more infor- Eller; Marine Corps 2nd Lt. David mation contact [email protected] or Higgins; Army 2nd Lt. Sam Kend- call 703-696-7673. ricks; Army Spc. Shadrack Kipchirchir; Army Spc. Leondar Korir; Army Spc. Women’s Equality Day run/walk Daniel Lowe; Army Staff Sgt. Michael – Aug. 26 Lukow; Army Sgt. Elizabeth Marks; The annual Women’s Equality Day 5K Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael McPhail; run/walk is set for Aug. 26 at the Fort Myer Army Sgt. John Nunn; Army Sgt. 1st Fitness Center. Meet up in the parking lot at Class Josh Richmond; Army Sgt. 1st PHOTOS BY TIM HIPPS, ARMY IMCOM 5:15 for registration. The run begins at 6:15, Sgt. Hillary Bor (top center in blue), a Soldier in the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Pro- Class Keith Sanderson; Army Sgt. gram stationed at Fort Carson, Colo., leaps over a hurdle on his way to an eighth-place and awards will be presented at 7:30 a.m. Nathan Schrimsher; Air Force 1st Lt. finish in the men’s 3,000-meter steeplechase with a personal-best time of 8 minutes, Awards will be presented to first place run- Cale Simmons; and Naval Academy 22.74 seconds Aug. 17, 2016, at the Rio Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Brimin ners/walkers and to the unit with the most Cadet Regine Tugade. Kiprop Kipruto of Kenya won the race in an Olympic record time of 8:03.28, followed by participants. The JBM-HH hosted event is 6. Bold Alligator tested capabili- silver medalist Evan Jager (8:04.28) of Team USA and bronze medalist Ezekiel Kemboi free and open to all military personnel, ci- ties. “Bold Alligator,” the largest joint, (8:08.47) of Kenya. vilian employees, family members and re- multi-national amphibious assault ex- To find out more, including tirees. For more information, call 703-696- ercise series on the East Coast, recently eligibility requirements and how 8729/2964. tested the SS Wright’s ability to serve as to apply, see Army MILPER a potential command and control plat- Message 16-053 and AR 27-1, Change of Responsibility – Aug. 26 form, according to an article on www. Chapter 14. Or, call the Staff Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Com- marines.mil. The ship is an Aviation Judge Advocate’s office at 202- mander Col. Patrick M. Duggan will host a Logistics Support (Roll-on/Roll-off) 685-2279 for more information. change of responsibility ceremony for outgo- container ship that was converted for 8. Inherent Resolve has ing JBM-HH Command Sgt. Maj. Randall Navy use in 1986. new commander. Army Lt. E. Woods and incoming Command Sgt. Maj. The exercise, conducted Aug. 15 to Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, Carolyn Y. Donaldson at 10:30 a.m., Aug. 26 26 off the coast of Norfolk, Virginia, commanding general of XVIII at the flagpole on Summerall Field, Fort Myer. also tested the ship’s suitability to pro- Airborne Corps based at Fort 2nd Lt. David Higgins shoots his rifle in the World Everyone is invited. For more information, call vide integrated air and ground logistics Bragg, North Carolina, assumed Championships in Granada, Spain, in Septem- 703-696-3283. support and to serve as a possible hub command of Combined Joint ber 2014. Higgins attended the United States Air for unmanned air and maritime ve- Task Force-Operation Inher- Force Academy, and then decided to cross-com- EFMP Speaker Series – Aug. 26 hicles providing support to a Marine ent Resolved during a transfer mission into the United States Marine Corps. He’s The Exceptional Family Member Pro- landing force. of authority ceremony Aug. 25. in Rio representing Team USA and the U.S. Marine gram’s Speaker Series continues Aug. 26 Corps on the rifle shooting team. 7. Funded legal education pro- During the ceremony, Townsend with a presentation by Scott Campbell, gram. The 2017 Army Funded legal took command from Army Lt. to a wound. The tourniquet can stop former president of the Autism Society of Education Program is accepting appli- Gen. Sean Macfarland and will now bleeding in as little as 60 seconds. Northern Virginia, 9 to 11 a.m. at the Penta- cations through Nov. 1. Commissioned lead the fight against ISIL, according 10. Saving energy is Army Strong. gon Library Conference Center, Room B3. Army officers between the rank of sec- to an article on www.army.mil. The U.S. Army recently announced Campbell is an autism safety and awareness ond lieutenant and captain are eligible 9. New tourniquet to save lives. that it has surpassed the $1 billion mark trainer for families and first responders in to apply. Lt. Gen. Nadja Y. West, surgeon general in energy savings performance and Virginia, Maryland and the District of Co- The Judge Advocate General is au- of the Army, predicts a new tourniquet utility energy services contracts in less lumbia, and will speak on “Autism Spectrum thorized to select up to 25 officers for will save lives in an article on www. than five years, according to a release at Disorders and Public Safety Considerations: law school attendance each fiscal year. army.mil. The junctional tourniquet www.army.mil. Since 1992, the Army Guidance for Families, Caregivers, and The FLEP selection board chooses ac- can be applied to wounds in ways that has aggressively pursued energy sav- Self-Advocates.” This free workshop is open tive-duty Army lieutenants and captains cannot be treated using a conventional ings and currently has the largest en- to anyone who can access the Pentagon. from the Operations, Operations Sup- tourniquet. Developed at Fort Diet- ergy savings performance contracting Register by calling 703-693-5353 or email port, Force Sustainment and Health rich, Maryland, the junctional tourni- program in the federal government. [email protected]. Services branches for detail to the JAGC quet is a belt with air bladders that can Pentagram Staff Writer Julia LeDoux and a military-funded legal education. be inflated, then used to apply pressure can be reached at [email protected]. see NEWS, page 7 PENTAGRAM Thursday, August 25, 2016 5 Resources to ensure K-12 have a successful 2016-17 school year

By Arthur Mondale Pentagram Staff Writer

School is back in session and Joint Base My- er-Henderson Hall has resources to take your fami- ly from “stress” to “success.” Here’s a comprehensive list of resources and offic- es aboard JBM-HH to ensure school-age children have a successful academic year, packed with learn- ing, sports and fun. -Cody Child Development Center offers two programs for children enrolled in Child, Youth & School Services (CYSS) Programs. For children in K-12 enrolled in Arlington Pub- lic Schools, there is School Age-Care (SAC) from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m., and from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Children receive breakfast and can take part in fitness activi- ties in the morning and get homework assistance in the afternoon. For younger children, the CDC offers care for chil- dren six-weeks to Pre-K weekdays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., regardless of the school district parents reside in. “There’s a cooking club, a running club, a coding club, a French club, there’s a lot of fun things to pique kids’ interests,” said Sunny Smith, chief of JBM-HH Child, Youth & School Services (CYSS)

Programs. “It’s quality care, and both programs are PHOTOS BY ARTHUR MONDALE accredited.” Children receive homework assistance at the Cody Child Devel- The cost for both CYSS programs is based on to- opment Center computer lab during Power Hour, one of many tal family income. Parents must be affiliated with programs offered by Child, Youth & School Services (CYSS). the Department of Defense. Visit militarychildcare.com to learn more or call Cody ed by the USO while supplies last. The office is also Child Development Center at 703-696-4942/0313. seeking volunteers for both fall and winter activities - School Liaison Programs provide military par- with children in grades K-12. School supplies including backpacks, notebooks ents with information about local schools, gradu- “Military families can get isolated, and some- and other miscellaneous items, line the walls of the ation requirements, post-secondary preparation, times Facebook and Google don’t have all the Henderson Hall School Liaison Office. The items are free to students in grades K-12. transition services, home school support and tu- answers for parents,” said Chanel Sharp, MCCS toring support (via tutor.com) among other ser- school liaison officer. “School liaison officers can vices. Liaison officers coordinate with the military provide parents with resources about what area installation, local school administrations and par- schools have to offer.” ents to meet the education needs of military and “Most of our families don’t live on the installa- DoD-affiliated children. JBM-HH has two school tion, so it’s imperative that the school liaison offi- liaison officers to assist local service members. One cers network to better serve our military families,” assigned to Marine Corps Community Services and said E. Ann Daffin, school liaison officer for ACS. one at Army Community Service. To learn more call the ACS School Liaison Pro- The Henderson Hall School Liaison Officer is gram at 703-696-7620, or the MCSS Henderson distributing backpacks and school supplies, donat- Hall School Liaison Program at 703-693-8378.

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PHOTOS BY DELONTE HARROD (above) An instructor demonstrates a Mixxedfit workout during the Health and Fitness Expo Lite at Myer Fitness Center Aug. 19. The fair was hosted by JBM-HH MWR to provide health information, education and demonstrate fitness options for members of the installation community members.

(right) Brian Meers, commercial sponsorship program coordinator, demonstrates how to use an ab-roller during the Health and Fitness Expo Lite at Myer Fitness Center Aug 19.

ZIKA around your home, but some Standing water as seizures, poor motor skills, flame-resistant uniforms should from page 3 pesticides can also be harmful to Mosquitos like to gravitate to and intellectual disabilities. not be treated. For more infor- beneficial insects. The EPA has standing water, which is also The virus can also cause an im- mation, visit health.mil/zika. information about the pros and one of their favorite breeding mune reaction and trigger Guil- Sexual Intercourse according to the CDC website. cons of such systems. Consider grounds. Mosquitos frequent- lain-Barré syndrome in adults. The Zika virus can also be Apply products in the prop- running your air conditioner ly lay eggs in rain gutters, bird Zika is already found in mos- spread through sexual inter- er order; apply sunscreen to even when you aren’t home, as baths, and rain collection bar- quitos and humans throughout course, including vaginal and protect your skin, then insect mosquitos tend to congregate rels. But don’t let your guard South and Central America, anal sex. CDC recommends repellent to repel bugs. The in hot, humid spaces. done once you’ve eliminated Puerto Rico and Guam; more anyone who may have been ex- CDC does not recommend Choosing the proper hotel sources of standing water in recently, cases transmitted by posed to the disease, including that consumers use natural re- If travelling outside the U.S., your yard – some types of mos- infected mosquitos were report- those travelling in or who have pellents that are non-EPA reg- choose a hotel with air con- quito will travel up to 20 miles ed in Florida. Anyone travelling recently visited Zika-affected istered, because they may not ditioning and the windows in search of “a blood meal.” to a Zika-affected area for per- areas, use a condom during be as effective. should have screens and doors, Protecting yourself against sonal or military travel should sexual intercourse until at least Clothing is key to prevent- the CDC recommends. The the Zika virus take precautions to avoid con- eight weeks have passed since ing mosquito bites CDC suggests purchasing a While Zika virus hasn’t yet tracting the virus. the time of the possible expo- The CDC recommends that mosquito net large enough been found in local mosquitos, Pregnant women sure. This is especially critical individuals wear long-sleeved to protect you while lying in there’s still cause for concern. Women who are pregnant when having sex with a partner shirts and long pants. The bed. Effective mosquito nets Service members travelling should avoid going to cities or who is or could become preg- CDC suggests that clothes are composed of a fine mesh, to Zika-affected areas should towns that have been known to nant, or who may have other should be sprayed with an En- at least 156 holes per square take precautions to avoid con- have Zika outbreaks. If you are sexual partners. vironmental Protection Agen- inch, and are large enough tracting the virus, which can pregnant and planning travel to What if a person has symp- cy-registered insect repel- to cover your entire body, be transmitted to local mos- these places, the CDC recom- toms of Zika? If you think you lent, either before putting the without touching, and long quitos or even sexual partners. mends discussing your plans may have been exposed to the clothes on or after. Avoid thin enough for all four edges to be Zika may produce flu-like with a healthcare professional. Zika virus or have symptoms, fabrics, mosquitos can bite tucked beneath the mattress. symptoms, or no symptoms According to U.S. Army Pub- see a health care professional. through them! Parents and Dusk and dawn at all. Symptom can include lic Health Command, service Men and women who think caregivers can cover a child’s Mosquitos are most active in fever, rash, joint pain, or con- members assigned to Zika-af- they may have Zika should use stroller with a mosquito net to early morning and evening, but junctivitis (pink-eye). fected areas should wear per- condoms during any sexual ac- provide additional protection. many species bite throughout More importantly, the virus methrin-treated uniforms. If tivity until Zika can be ruled Guarding your home the day, according to infor- may cause a serious birth defect, factory-treated uniforms are not out. If a person contracts Zika, against mosquitos mation provided on the D.C. called microcephaly, in children available, most field uniforms the CDC advises men to abstain Mosquito misting systems, Department of Health website. of women who contract the vi- can be treated using the Indi- from sexual intercourse of all which spray pesticides at timed Consider avoiding outdoor rus while pregnant. The condi- vidual Dynamic Absorption Kit kinds for six months, and wom- intervals over a localized area, activities when mosquitos are tion is associated with abnormal (NSN 6840-01-345-0237) or en to abstain for eight months. can be effective in decreas- most active or taking extra care brain development and related .5% permethrin aerosol (NSN Pentagram Staff Writer Delonte ing the number of mosquitos with preventative efforts. neurological conditions; such 6840-01-278-1336); however, Harrod contributed to this report.

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NEWS Mondays will be dedicated to grilled dogs must display a current dog license Save the date: “Golf with Us” from page 4 summertime favorites (beginning at and rabies tag upon entering the Fort The next MCSS Henderson Hall “Golf $7.75); Tuesdays feature tacos/Mexican Myer Club Pool Complex. For more With Us” tournament Sept. 16 at the foods for $10.75; Wednesdays menu is information, contact Todd Hopkins at Medal of Honor Golf Course, Marine Italian for $10.75; Thursdays, Caribbean 703-696-0594 or 703-939-1045 or email Corps Base Quantico. Tournaments are Love and Logic – Aug. 26 for $10.75; and Fridays, Southern buffet [email protected]. sponsored by Navy Mutual Aid Associa- JBM-HH’s Army Community Service for $10.75. tion. Registration is $30 for most enlisted is hosting a Love and Logic workshop For more information, call 202-484- Graduation recognition personnel, $40 for officers, senior NCOs, for parents and educators Aug. 26. Par- 5800. ceremony and military retirees, and $55 for civilians. ent session: 9 to 11 a.m. Educator ses- The Fort Myer Education Center is For more information or to register online, sion: 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. This workshop, Volunteers wanted: National hosting the first Joint Services Gradu- visit www.mccsHH.com/GolfWithUs. provided by the New Parent Support Day of Remembrance – Sept. 10 ation Recognition Ceremony for Joint Program, shows parents and educators Naval District Washington Regional Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Fort Myer Fall Wine & Beer Festival techniques for connecting to children Community Service Program seeks vol- Hub Education Centers and the Nation- – Sept. 17 and fostering meaningful relationships. unteers to help pull weeds, mulch trees, al Guard Bureau Nov. 15 from noon to 2 MCCS Henderson Hall holds a Fall Workshops are conducted at Memorial move gravel, remove tree stumps, paint p.m. at the JBM-HH Recreation Center. Wine & Beer Festival Saturday, Septem- Chapel (Bldg. 480). For more informa- fences and perform landscaping during All service members, family members, ber 17, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in front of the tion or to register, call 703-696-3512. the National Day of Remembrance; Sept. DoD civilians, veterans and retirees who Marine Corps Exchange. The event fea- 10, 8:30-noon at the Historic Congressio- complete their degree, diploma, or cer- tures free tastings to patrons age 21 and Women’s Empowerment nal Cemetery (1801 E St. SE, Washington tificate requirements between October over, as well as gourmet food tastings and Group – Sept 1 D.C.). Volunteers will receive lunch and a 2015 and October 2016 are encouraged lunch for sale. Everyone is welcome to Marine Corps Community Services free Tshirt. Questions? Call (202) 433- to participate. The guest speaker will be meet the vendors, enjoy deejay entertain- Henderson Hall hosts a women’s empow- 6854 or email [email protected]. Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel Dailey. The ment, and enter for a chance to win priz- erment group meeting the first and third deadline to submit the registration form es. Read more at www.mccsHH.com/ Thursday of each month from 10 to 11:30 ‘Ride 2 Recovery’ is Oct. 1. Contact the Education Center FallWineBeer or call 703-979-8420. a.m. The next meeting is Sept. 1. The honor ride – Sept. 10 at 703-696-1588 or email karen.r.powell. group is open to active duty personnel and A 9/11 memorial ride Honor Ride is [email protected] for a registration form. MDW Combatives competition their spouses or intimate partners who are scheduled on Joint Base Myer-Hender- and All-Army tryout interested in relationship education and son Hall Sept. 10 at Parking Lot A, across AFAP seeking quality The MDW Combatives competition finding support for creating and maintain- from the U.S. Army Band’s Brucker Hall of life issues (and All-Army team tryout) is Sept. 23, ing a healthy relationship. For more infor- (Bldg. 400). Rider check-in is at 6:45 Do you have a quality of life issue you 9 a.m. at the Fort Myer Fitness Center mation or to register, call 703-693-7181. a.m., pre-ride ceremony at 7:30 a.m. would like to be heard by senior lead- (212 Sheridan Ave. Bldg. 414; JBM-HH). Ride begins at 8 a.m. This event is host- ership? Competition is open to all active-duty EFMP Back to School ed by Ride 2 Recovery, in support of the Army Family Action Plan (AFAP) is a service members assigned to the Military Bowling Bash – Aug. 27 2016 Honor Ride in Washington, D.C. program that provides Soldiers, civilians, District of Washington; competitors will The Exceptional Family Member Pro- Wounded veterans ride free. For more in- retirees and their families a voice in shap- be assigned to one of eight weight classes gram invites their families to a Back-to- formation, visit www.ride2recovery.com ing their standard of living by identifying during the Sept. 22 weigh-in, following School Bowling Bash Aug. 27, noon to 2 and select “special events.” issues and concerns for Army senior lead- an 8 a.m. fighters brief. Spectator gallery p.m., at the Strike Zone Bowling Center ership. If it is a program or service, AFAP is free and open to all members of the on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. The Seasonal hiring event at the can improve it. If it’s a policy, AFAP can MDW and JBM-HH community who event, co-hosted with Army Community Marine Corps Exchange change it. If it’s a law, AFAP can amend would like to attend. For more informa- Service and the school liaisons, offers free Marine Corps Community Services it. Issues can be submitted directly to tion, email usarmy.belvoir.imcom.mbx. bowling and refreshments. Space is limit- Henderson Hall will conduct two hiring AFAP Program Manager Kathy Feehan [email protected]. ed, and families are encouraged to regis- events for flexible positions in the Marine at [email protected] or online ter early by calling 703-696-0783 or 703- Corps Exchange, Sept. 10 and 17 from through the AFAP Issue Management Death notice 693-5353. Registration closes Aug. 12. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Positions open include System at www.myarmyonesource.com. Anyone with debts owed to or by the sales associate, store worker and materials estate of Pfc. Edwardo S. Ward, Walter Tree removal may cause traffic handler. Benefits include free use of pool Save the date: Reed National Military Medical Center disruptions – Aug. 29-Sept. 2 and fitness center plus shopping privileges Operation Dragoon 72nd Warrior Transition Brigade, must con- Tree removal may create noise and traf- at the store. No appointment is necessary Anniversary – Sept. 15-17 tact 1st Lt. Carl B. Rios, the Summary fic disruptions on Fort McNair during and walk-ins are welcome. Applicants who Veterans of 6th Army Group commem- Court-Martial Officer for the Soldier. the week of Aug. 26-Sept. 2. On Aug. can access the joint base should report to orate the 72nd anniversary Operation Ward recently passed away on Aug. 4. 30, crews will periodically stop traffic on Building 26 (MCX), third floor training Dragoon; Sept. 15-17. History programs Call Rios at 301-412-7544. 1st Ave. between the hours of 7 a.m. to 3 room for an application. For more infor- are scheduled for Sept. 15-16, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to remove trees along the roadway. mation, call 703-979-8420, ext. 306. p.m. daily at American Legion Post 176 News Notes submissions Additional work will take place on the (6520 Amherst Avenue, Springfield, Vir- Send your submissions for the Sept. grassy area south of 1st Ave. and the ma- Save the date: ginia). Topics include Alsace Lorraine, 1 edition of the Pentagram via email rina from E St. to 4th Ave. SW on Aug. 29 Annual Doggie Dip – Sept. 10 the Colmar Pocket, the Siegfried Line, at [email protected] no and Sept. 1-2. For more information, call Join us for the “last hoorah” of the 2016 southern Germany and western Austria. later than noon, Aug. 24. Submissions 202-281-6721 or 703-696-3290/3291. pool season before the pools close for Wreath ceremony: Sept. 17, 9-11 a.m. at must be 100 words or less and contain another winter. Come on out to where Arlington National Cemetery, Memorial all pertinent details. Submission of in- Fort McNair Officers Club “every dog has their day,” Sept. 10 from Amphitheater. Banquet: For more infor- formation does not guarantee publica- begins weekday lunch Sept. 6 10 a.m. to noon at the Fort Myer Club mation, email [email protected] tion. 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