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 ceremo- ny 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 ev- ery level during his extensive ca- reer. 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 prefer- ence, 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.