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Vol. 61, no. 08 February 28, 2014
JBM-HH rich with civil rights firsts By Lauren Poindexter
Editor’s note: Lauren Poindexter, a U.S. Army Public Affairs intern concludes our coverage of Black History Month with an interpretation and thoughts on key historical moments that contributed to the evolution of civil rights and Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall “firsts” in that history. Lauren’s video project will be available on all official JBM-HH social media channels. This year the U.S. Army celebrates Black History Month and its theme, “civil rights in America.” After discovering a few significant historical moments that took place on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, I was inspired to create a video correlating to this theme. JBM-HH is not only enriched with military history, but has contributed toward ground-breaking moments for civil rights in America: Buffalo Soldiers trained here; Fort Myer Elementary was the first school in the commonwealth of Virginia to integrate. My video explores the evolution of civil rights on JBM-HH beginning with the pioneer arrival of the Buffalo Soldiers from Troop K of the 9th U.S. Cavalry May 25, 1891. Troop K arrived at Fort Myer under the command of Maj. Guy Henry. According to the Buffalo Soldiers Research Museum, these Soldiers were the first blacks to serve east of the Mississippi River. Henry fought for the troops to be stationed at Fort Myer. Troop K proved they were capable Soldiers by performing routine garrison duties that included drills, parades and practice. In August 1893, Troop K served as escort to
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President Grover Cleveland during a special parade. According to the Buffalo Soldiers Research Museum, Troop K’s Soldiers were good saddle riders and complete masters of their horses. The Soldiers were professionals, who on a moment’s notice, could draw up in a line in front of the White House ready for either military action or to participate in
FDC applauded at 54th anniversary celebration By Jim Dresbach Pentagram Staff Writer
Lauded as a chronicler of American military music and precision, The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps performed and were saluted during an anniversary observance the evening of Feb. 24 at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Conmy Hall. Before four performances by separate ensembles of The Corps, Chief Warrant Officer Joseph Newby, Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps commander, told the audience the group’s musicians have
inspired heads of state and listeners for more than a half century and have stamped a prominent place in American military history. “Ladies and gentlemen, The Fife and Drum Corps can quite simply be described as the soundtrack to the story of America,” Newby said. “It has been our privilege to serve the regiment, the Military District of Washington, the Army and the whole country since 1960.” Once called a “marginal activity” in a June 1960 manpower control memo calling for its discontinuasee ANNIVERSARY, page 3
Odierno announces vision and priorities for Army By Rhonda Apple Pentagram Staff Writer
The Army’s top general recently outlined how the service will “modernize” and remain “globally responsive.” In a recent all-Army email, U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno provided his “vision and strategic priorities for the Army,” as announced in fall, 2013. “Today’s global security environment is characterized by great
complexity,” Odierno wrote. “To meet the challenges we face, our Army is rebuilding readiness and taking aggressive steps to reshape our force to answer the nation’s call, both today and for the future.” The chief of staff provided his priorities for the service via WayPoint #2. He said it provides a tool to discuss and implement his priorities “across all formations and at every echelon.” In the WayPoint presentation attached
to his email, Odierno emphasized the future of Army leadership, a modernization of the Army to meet global needs, and “incentivizing” military pay and benefits to “assure the highest quality Soldiers and civilians are recruited … [and] remain with the Army.” “Everywhere I travel across the Army, I am amazed by the hard work, selfless service and remarkable talents on display by Soldiers, civilians, family
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a parade. In 1931, the Scottsboro case revealed the unfair treatment of black civilians in the south. Later that year on Oct. 15, the Machine Gun Troop, 10th Cavalry arrived at Fort Myer under the command of Capt. see HISTORY, page 7
News Notes Columbia Pike, Washington Blvd. closures
The Virginia Department of Transportation announced that South Queen Street will be closed at its intersection with Columbia Pike and will be closed to continue sanitary sewer relocation work starting March 3. The closing will be in place for about one week. Additional details, including specific detour routes and impacted areas, can be found online at http://www.virginiadot.org/projects/northernvirginia/route_27-244_ interchange.asp.
Kids concert
The United States Army Band will host a kids concert March 1 beginning at 10 a.m. at Brucker Hall on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Even the littlest audience member can experience the can-do spirit of America and its Army through history, literature, art, movement and music. Sing along as you make new friends, celebrate the 200th birthday of the national anthem and with the Junior Buffalo Soldiers drill team, hear the sounds for Gen. Pershing’s cavalry and cheer on guests from Boyle School of Irish Dance, listen as story tellers and musicians bring Munro Leaf’s classic story “Ferdinand the Bull” to life, help the band play a musical scale and you can get your hands on real instruments in Black Jack’s the cavalry horse’s instrument petting corral.
Fort Myer AAFES Exchange hours
Effective March 1, the hours of the AAFES Exchange on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH will be from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Sunday hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Also, Subway is now open from 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. during weekdays, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays.
Army Voices rescheduled
The U.S. Army Voices will hold a concert March 2 at 3 p.m. at Brucker Hall on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. The concert is free and no tickets are needed for entry.
Changes coming to Rader pharmacy
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General of the Armies of the United States, John “Black Jack” Pershing, left, and Col. Harry Cootes, right, commander of Fort Myer, Va., review the Machine Gun Troop of the 10th Cavalry Regiment upon its posting to Fort Myer, Va., in 1931. The 10th were some of the first black troops to serve at Fort Myer, Va.
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Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, examines the latest in prosthetics—a robotic arm that responds to brain signals—during a tour of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Feb. 20. Dempsey wrote about his experiences at DARPA, praising the agency that “brought us the Internet” on the “breathtaking advances” made to help combat wounded servicemembers with specialty care, including the loss of limbs. “Allowing those who have lost a limb to move a prosthetic with their thought alone is yet another instance of DARPA making the impossible possible,” wrote Dempsey on DoD Live.mil.
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Name? Angela Elliott Job title/where do you work? Barista at the Java Café. Favorite sports team? I don’t like sports. Favorite book? “Back on Top Again,” by Angela Winters. Favorite food? Seafood. Favorite band/music artist? Tamar Braxton. Favorite movie? “Best Man” and the sequel. Where would you like to travel? Greece. What do you like most about working on? We are done at 3 p.m., and it’s fun seeing everyone. What are your goals for the year? Get my business administration degree. What do you like most about living in the National Capital Region? Living in the city because there are more opportunities for the kids. What’s the best advice you’ve ever received? Never give up on going back to school. You’re never too old. If you won the lottery, what would you do? Quit my job, pay bills, give my mom and family money, buy a house in the middle of nowhere, create college funds for all my kids and start a business. What advice do you have for someone getting stationed at JBM-HH? Metro is your best friend!
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If you’ve ever looked at a photo, read the caption underneath and thought you could do better, now is your chance. Each week, “Caption This” will • have a photo taken from around the base. It’s up to you to figure out the best, funniest or craziest caption that describes what’s going on in the picture. The only rule is you have to KEEP IT CLEAN! • “Caption This” submissions can be sent either by emailing them to pentagramjbmhh@yahoo.com, commenting on our Facebook page www.facebook. com/jbmhh or just stopping by Headquarters Bldg. 59, suite 116 and dropping it off. Don’t forget to add the “Caption This” number, your name, rank or position and where you work. Commander, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Every week the Pentagram staff will pick their favorite. The winner’s Col. Fern O. Sumpter’s vision and philosophy: name, caption along with the photo, will be printed in the newspaper. Compete with your friends and coworkers and see who can come up with the With a team of resource management savvy and technically competent best one. And if you have a photo you think would make a great “Caption DoD professionals, establish JBM–HH as DoD’s premier provider of consis- This,” send it in. tent, quality services that enhance readiness and the overall well-being of our customers. We must be ... - Experts at what we do … constantly improving our skills and knowledge. “Head’s up!” - Focused … set priorities and complete the mission. - Committed … to the mission and each other, fostering a community of excellence. - Carol Ann Kelly - Professional/respectful … remain calm, even when others are not… count on each other at all times, treating everyone with dignity and respect.
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New Parent Support Program strengthens families By Julia LeDoux Pentagram Staff Writer
First-time and seasoned parents who are raising their children while serving the country face a myriad of challenges as they juggle the demands of their family and professional lives. Being geographically separated from extended family, frequent moves and deployments can all place added stress on the military families. That’s where the New Parent Support Program can help expectant parents and those who already have children, develop the skills they need to provide a nurturing environment for their little ones. On Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, licensed clinical social workers Mary Cargill and Pam Hirsch work together in the program to enhance parent and infant bonding increase knowledge of child development, and provide connections to support services that allow parents to become nurturing and capable caregivers. “It supplies support for our military families,” Cargill said of the NPSP. “A lot of times, they are separated from their family by distance. They don’t have friends in the community because they may be new to the installation, so we can fill a void.” Cargill said the best way to describe the program is that it teaches participants things their moms would teach them about being a parent. The program’s services are free to active duty servicemembers and their families who are expecting their first child or have at least one child under 3 years old (5 years old for Navy and Marine Corps families) in their homes.
“We try to help parents have realistic expectations of where their children are and what they can do so they’re not getting so frustrated with them,” said Cargill. Cargill and Hirsch said one of the hidden gems of the program is its home visit program, which provides private, in-home support for new parents. Cargill and Hirsch visit clients in their homes, or anywhere else they’d like to meet, throughout the National Capital Region. Hirsch said new parents often feel more comfortable discussing their concerns about issues such as post partum depression, breastfeeding and baby and child care in their own homes. “We provide a variety of support; whatever the client needs,” she said. “We’re here to support and educate.” “We do developmental screenings in the home and can determine if the baby requires further assessment,” added Cargill. Hirsch and Cargill stressed that the home visit program, like all aspects of new parent support, is completely voluntary and is open to all eligible servicemembers. regardless of rank. “We are not just for your lower enlisted,” said Cargill. “We serve the entire military community.” The program also provides hospital visits for parents who have just had a child; referrals to other services offered through the military health care system, the installation or community; prenatal and parenting classes such as baby bundles and baby stages. “I want families to be stronger. That’s the fiber of our nation, our families,” said Cargill, whose husband is a retired Marine
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A Soldier assigned to the 543rd Military Police Company, 91st Military Police Battalion, holds his newborn baby for the first time during a redeployment ceremony July 22, 2013. New and seasoned parents can learn how to overcome parenting challenges in the New Parent Support Program at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall.
and children are currently serving in various branches of the armed services. For more information on the New Parent Support Program at JBM-HH, call 703-6966368/3510.
Hq. Cmd. Bn. holds first Best Warrior Competition such as evaluating and transporting a casualty and successfully finishing land navigation challenges, had to be completed as large snowflakes fell from the sky. Marshall was declared the winner of the competition during a luncheon Wednesday, Feb. 26. As an infantryman, Marshall said he was comfortable with activities like the ruck march, shooting and physical training test. “The Sergeant Major always says that competition breeds excellence,” Marshall said. “That’s something I believe. It pushes you to do things you don’t think you can.” Springer will also move on to the next level of competition. Depending on their results, Marshall and Springer could eventually compete in the all-Army Best Warrior Competition held later this year, a competition that would pit the “best of the best” against one another. Springer and Marshall both said they would continue to hone their skills before the next round of competition. “You always have to stay up on your tasks,” Springer said. “If you don’t practice it you could lose it.”
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Soldiers from Headquarters Command Battalion prepare for a six-mile foot march, part of the Best Warrior Competition, Feb. 25, in front of the Spates Community Club on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base MyerHenderson Hall.
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Sgt. Will Marshall, HQ’s MDW, takes part in Headquarters Command Battalion’s Best Warrior Competition Feb. 25, in the field near Memorial Chapel on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Staff Sgt. Allan Springer and Marshall will compete at the next level of the Best Warrior Competition. By Guv Callahan Pentagram Staff Writer
Five Soldiers took part in Headquarters Command Battalion’s first-ever Best Warrior Competition from Feb. 24- 26, testing their minds, bodies and skills over a grueling three days. Two Soldiers will move onto the next level of competition and may go on to compete Army-wide, depending on their success in several additional local and regional-level Best Warrior Competitions. Competitors are evaluated on physical training test results, a board appearance, a written essay, and other essential Soldier skills, including casualty evaluation, weapons marksmanship and land navigation. The week’s competitors were: Sgt. Will Marshall, Headquarters Military District of Washington; Staff Sgt. River Mitchell, Office of the Secretary of Defense Mess; Staff Sgt. Pablo Robledo, Headquarters and Headquarters Company; Staff Sgt. Allan Springer, Headquarters and Headquarters Company and Sgt. David Wakasa, office of the administrative assistant to the Secretary of the Army. Marksmanship testing was administered Feb. 24, at Fort A.P. Hill. The competitors were lucky enough to finish the 6-mile march – complete with 35-pound ruck sacks – Tuesday morning on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall before snow started falling. But the evaluation of other essential Soldier tasks, Anniversary, from page 1 tion, the American Revolutionary War-garbed musicians and part of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment currently perform approximately 500 times annually. The Corps has marched in every presidential inauguration parade since 1961. On the first roster was 77-year-old FDC alumnus, retired Chief Warrant Officer and bass drummer Pete McDurmott. He remembered the group’s missions as quite different during the Cold War years of the early 1960s. “We were on provisional status for a while,” McDurmott said about his two-and-a-half year
A Soldier from Headquarters Command Battalion marches past a clock during the six-mile foot march, part of the Best Warrior Competition, Feb. 25, in front of the Spates Community Club on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall.
tenure with FDC. “It [our existence] was dicey. We were a spare rifle platoon–a spare rifle company. Whenever a company needed us, we had to nix the instruments, and I was packing a Browning automatic rifle in the field.” Following performances by FDC’s Historical Flutes, Historical Trumpets, the Fife Ensemble and The Old Guard Drum Line, McDurmott joined Maj. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan, commander, Joint Force Headquarters National Capital Region-Military District of Washington, Fife and Drum Spc. Daniel Wells–the youngest serving FDC Soldier—and Newby for an official cakecutting ceremony.
Corrections The Pentagram erroneously published a misspelled name and an incorrect rank in the Feb. 21, 2014, edition: the first News Note on page one should read, “Master Sgt. James Meyers;” the caption to the photo at the bottom of page seven should have read “Command Sgt. Maj. Earlene Y. Lavender” instead of “Sgt. Maj. Earlene Y. Lavender.” We apologize for these errors.
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Mom-to-be, Fife and Drum Corps musician sinks most free throws By Jim Dresbach Pentagram Staff Writer
The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps fife instrumentalist Jessica Salazar will be soon be changing slogans. Instead of exclaiming “nothing but net,” the former collegiate basketball player will be whispering “nothing but bassinet.” Salazar, who happens to be PHOTO
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Staff Sgt. Jessica Salazar, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, takes part in the free throw competition at the Cpl. Terry L. Smith Gymnasium on the Henderson Hall portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Feb. 21. Salazar won the female portion of the competition.
eight months pregnant, converted 12 out of 15 free throws during a 60-second time span to win the female portion of the Marine Corps Community Services Free Throw Contest at Henderson Hall’s Cpl. Terry L. Smith Gymnasium Feb. 21. Her 80 percent shooting rate was the best among the 10 participants. “I’ve always been a decent free-throw shooter,” said Salazar, who played college ball at Hamilton College in upstate New York and was a solid 80 percent foul shot conversion rate throughout her career. Army Sgt. 1st Class JohnJoseph Williams turned a hot finish into the top male score after successfully converting nine foul shots.
Obama to award Medal of Honor to 24 Army veterans American Forces Press Service
President Barack Obama will award 24 Army veterans the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry during a White House ceremony March 18. These veterans will receive the Medal of Honor in recognition of their valor during major combat operations in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, according to a White House news release. Each of these Soldiers’ bravery was previously recognized by award of the Distinguished Service Cross, the n a t i o n ’ s second highest military award. That award will be upgraded to the Medal of Honor in recognition of their gallantry, intrepidity and heroism above and beyond the call of duty. In 2002, Congress, t h r o u g h the Defense Authorization Act, called The president will for a review during a ceremony of Jewish American and Hispanic-American veteran war records from World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, to ensure those deserving the Medal of Honor were not denied because of prejudice, according to the release. During the review, records of several Soldiers of neither Jewish nor Hispanic descent were also found to display criteria worthy of the Medal of Honor. The 2002 Act was amended to allow these Soldiers to be honored with the upgrade -- in addition to the Jewish and Hispanic American Soldiers. The president will award the Medal of Honor to: —Spc. Santiago J. Erevia will receive the Medal of Honor
for his courageous actions while serving as radio telephone operator in Company C, 1st Battalion (Airmobile), 501st Infantry, 101st Airborne Division (Airmobile) during search and clear mission near Tam Ky, Republic of Vietnam. —Staff Sgt. Melvin Morris will receive the Medal of Honor for his courageous actions while serving as commander of a strike force drawn from Company D, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 1st Special Forces, during combat operations against an armed enemy
during the Vietnam War: —Sgt. Candelario Garcia will receive the Medal of Honor for his courageous actions while serving as an acting team leader for Company B, 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division during combat operations against an armed enemy in Lai Khe, Republic of Vietnam, on Dec. 8, 1968. —Spc. Leonard L. Alvarado will receive the Medal of Honor posthumously for his courageous actions while serving as a rifleman with Company D, 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) d u r i n g c o m b a t operations against an armed enemy in Phuoc Long Province, Republic of Vietnam, on August 12, 1969. —Staff Sgt. Felix M. CondeFalcon will receive the Medal OFFICIAL DOD IMAGE Honor award the Medal of Honor to 24 Army veterans March 18 of p o s thuat the White House. mously for his courain the vicinity of Chi Lang, geous actions while serving Republic of Vietnam, on Sept. as an acting Platoon Leader 17, 1969. in Company D, 1st Battalion, —Sgt. First Class Jose Rodela 505th Infantry Regiment, will receive the Medal of Honor 3rd Brigade, 82nd Airborne for his courageous actions while Division during combat operaserving as the company com- tions against an armed enemy mander, Detachment B-36, in Ap Tan Hoa, Republic of Company A, 5th Special Forces Vietnam, on April 4, 1969. Group (Airborne), 1st Special —Spc. Ardie R. Copas will Forces during combat opera- receive the Medal of Honor tions against an armed enemy in posthumously for his couraPhuoc Long Province, Republic geous actions while serving as of Vietnam, on Sept. 1, 1969. a Machinegunner in Company The president will posthu- C, 1st Battalion (Mechanized), mously award the Medal of 5th Infantry Regiment, 25th Honor to the following individ- Infantry Division during combat uals who distinguished them- operations against an armed selves by acts of gallantry and enemy near Ph Romeas Hek, intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty while serving see MEDAL, page 7
Priorities, from page 1 members and veterans alike. I thank you for your dedication and professionalism. I am proud to serve with you,” Odierno said. Odierno also emphasized a need to keep the Army ready to meet a variety of global challenges through ensuring readiness at all levels across the force. Specifically, the Army must “continue to sharpen” its tactical, strategic and operational planning and operations, he wrote. Readiness equates to properly training and equipping the “Total Army,” including conducting “tough, realistic,” to promote individual,
leader and unit competencies. The general’s vision for an all-volunteer Army includes upholding the Army’s responsibility of providing benefits and top quality services including Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation; educational assistance; housing; post exchanges and commissaries; child and youth programs and dependent schools, according to the document. To read all of WayPoint #2, go to www.army. mil/article/118873/Waypoint__2__Follow_up_ to_CSA_s_Marching_Orders/.
News Notes Continued from page 1 March 3 to an entirely ticketed system. This will eliminate the need for patients to stand in line while they wait and will allow them to sit during the time they are not being served at the window. MCX renovation update On or about March 5, the parking lot at the rear of the Marine Corps Exchange will be inaccessible to all patrons. The closure is expected to last until March 17. Pedestrian access through the area at the rear of the MCX will be intermittently impacted over the next two weeks when construction crews require closing access for safety. The Java Café will continue to open at its regular time, 7:30 a.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. Sundays. During crane operations, March 1 to 14, Java Café patrons should park in the MCX garage, use the breezeway entrance on the second floor and enter the Java Café from inside the MCX, which will open to permit access to Java Café only. During crane operations March 10 to 14, pedestrian access in and around the MCX second floor and at The Vineyard Wine & Spirits will be impacted periodically. American Clipper barber shop patrons may use the side entrance during these times. The Marine Club should not be affected. Please check www.facebook.com/ mccshh for updates. For their safety, patrons are asked to obey all signage in and around the construction site. Any concerns may be directed to MCCS operations at 571-483-1947. Game on Operation Game On is a single-elimination gaming tournament for 80 active duty servicemembers to participate in and will be held March 1 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the USO Warrior and Family Center at Fort Belvoir, 5940 9th Street. Review tournament information and register by visiting https://operationgameon2014.eventbrite. com. Soldier, family fitness Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness will conduct training March 2 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at Bldg. 417, room 218 on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH. To register, contact Cpt. Paul Brown at 703-696-2619 or Sgt. Avrion Oliver at 703-696-5962. Trans-parenting This two-part seminar, held March 3 and 10 from 9 to 11 a.m. in Bldg. 201 on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH, is designed to provide parents who are separated or divorced with the tools to ensure that they are able to continue supporting and encouraging their children despite the breakup of the family unit. You must attend both sessions to receive a certificate of completion. Registration is required. For questions, call 703-696-3512 or email karen.a.stpierre.ctr@ mail.mil. Financial management workshops offered The next Marine Corps Community Service personal financial workshops will be held March 5 and 6. The March 5 class will cover the basics of budgeting, while the March 6 class will review credit management. Additional details can be obtained at www.mccshh.com/finance.html, or by calling 703-614-6950. Commander’s race series The JBM-HH commander’s race series kicks off its 2014 season March 14 with the Shamrock Shuffle 5k run and 1-mile walk. The race begins at 6:30 a.m. at the Myer Fitness Center, Bldg. 414. Registration is free and the first 90 registrants will receive a Shamrock Shuffle t-shirt. You can register on-line at www.jbmhhmwr.com until midnight, March 12. Race day registration will be accepted at the Myer Fitness Center, Bldg. 414, from 5:30 to 6:15 a.m. Awards will be presented for largest military unit, top male and female finishers of the 5k and 1-mile walk, along with top finishers for each age group in the 5k. For further information or questions, call Todd Hopkins at 703-696-0594 or email todd.a.hopkins.civ@mail.mil. Be on the lookout for registration information for the April 4 cherry blossom race along the river 3.5k-run and 1.5k walk at Fort McNair. Roman Catholic Lent/Easter schedule 2014 All Roman Catholic Lent/Easter services for the For Myer and Fort McNair portions of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall are at Memorial Chapel unless otherwise indicated. Additional services will be published in upcoming editions of the Pentagram. March 5: Ash Wednesday Mass and the distribution of ashes: Fort Myer Memorial Chapel at noon and 6 p.m. Fort McNair NDU in room 119 of Lincoln Hall at noon. March 7, 14, 21, 28 and April 4 and 11: Stations of the Cross at 6 p.m., followed by a penitential Continued on next page
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News Notes From previous page supper (meatless soup and bread) in the fellowship hall at 6:30 p.m. March 30 – April 2: Lenten retreat at Memorial Chapel. March 30, first session at 6 p.m. (no meal). March 31, meal at 6 p.m. and second session at 6:45 p.m. April 1, meal at 6 p.m. and penance service at 6:45 p.m. April 2, meal at 6 p.m. and final session at 6:45 p.m.
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Coupled for life This personality training is designed to help develop a better understanding of your partner’s personality, provide tools to enhance communication skills and tips for overcoming personality challenges. Each participant will receive an individual personality assessment, training materials and a personality exercise. The class will be held March 13 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Bldg. 405 on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH. Registration is required. For questions, call 703696-3512 or email karen.a.stpierre.ctr@mail.mil. Fort Myer tax center open The tax center is located in room 208 of Bldg. 205 on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. Limited parking is available at the location, and those parking in the area but not using the tax center could be issued a citation. The tax center provides cost-free federal and state income tax return preparation and e-filing for military personnel, their families and other eligible clients throughout the 2014 tax season. Hours of operation are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, the center is open from 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Beginning Feb. 8, the center will be open every other Saturday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call 703-6961040. Henderson Hall tax center open Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps tax center, located in room 105 Bldg. 29 on the Henderson Hall portion of JBM-HH, is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The center provides fast and free tax preparation and electronic filing for federal and state tax returns. No appointments are necessary. Appointments are available for more complex tax returns. Bring your military ID; all W2s, 1099s, 1098s; social security cards for all family members; EIN for day-care providers; all documents supporting deductions and credits; copies of your 2012 federal and state tax returns; and tax power of attorney or IRS form 2848. For more information, call 703-693-7001.
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Black history performance
Members of the U.S. Army Band Jazz Orchestra play music from iconic African-American jazz composers and musicians for Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s celebration of Black History Month Feb. 20, in Brucker Hall. Some of the featured composers and musicians included Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington and James Reese Europe.
Oohrah Run Series announced Marine Corps Community Service Semper Fit announces the 2014 Oohrah Run Series starting with the March 26 spring salute 5k. Runners may participate in four age categories (18-29; 30-39; 40-49; and 50 and above; male and female) to accumulate points toward the series. Other races in the series include the May 31 Iwo Jima 7k; the June 25 Chesty’s 5k; Sept. 24 Devil Dog 7k; and Oct. 22 Remembrance 5k. Complete rules for the series can be found at www.mccshh.com/OohrahRunSeries.html. Two additional Semper Fit running events are also scheduled, the Oct. 8 Navy Mutual Aid Association 3k fun run and the Nov. 14 joint base turkey trot 5k. All events are open to Department of Defense identification card holders and their family members. For more information, call 703614-5959. ACAP March schedule The Army Career and Alumni Program has scheduled seminars and workshops, including retirement and ETS workshops, entrepreneur and smart investment seminars, federal resume
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Commentary: The Reawakening — it is our legacy to protect or destroy By Sgt. Justin M. Boling Headquarters U.S. Marine Corps
I was annoyed. I had to cut my workout short to beat traffic on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Dec. 11. On top of that, I was to make the hour-long drive to Joint Base Fort Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., to hear Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps, and Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal Barrett tell us noncommissioned officers how badly we were doing. This talk was to be about “The Reawakening,” an Oct. 16 letter from Gen. Amos and Sgt. Maj. Barrett calling on NCOs to be the oarsmen in a sea change of morals. The letter’s title had me on the defensive. Reawaken? I am not asleep. I care every day and take pride in my performance as a leader and a mentor. Has my service been a four-anda-half-year sleepwalk? Seven weeks after the letter, as I sat waiting in the Joe Rosenthal Theater, waiting for the talk, still seething a small bit over my preconception, I thought about how my time could be better spent with my Marines, how I could be completing the Corps’ important business of the day, etc. “Attention on deck!” We stood. An all-too-familiar voice followed. “Please be seated,” the commandant said. Here we go. Gen. Amos began by talking about troop reductions and how they affect forces. I knew this to be a real issue. I opened my ears. The general used a historical anecdote to explain drawdowns. The Marine Corps after World War II was trimmed from 450,000 Marines to a lean 74,000 — the same small Corps that would fight in Korea five years later. It was the seasoned noncommissioned officers of that postwar era who ensured their juniors — many of whom did not even go through recruit training — made it through the fire and ice of the Korean War. Amos expected the same insurance from today’s noncommissioned officers. I agreed. For the first time, I thought about the true impact I have on the Marine Corps. I am molding our future every day when I mentor and lead those in my charge and when I advise and follow my superiors. I am a gatekeeper of knowledge, and if I don’t teach my juniors to be better than me, I’m failing them and the Corps. I’m not perfect, but I care about my Marines and the institution for which I serve. Before Gen. Amos had spoken, I had a notebook full of questions and a head-full
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of doubt regarding the Reawakening. My burning question: How do we quantify having become worse or better? The answer was woven in a pattern best untwined by someone with experience. Throughout 43 years of service, Gen. Amos has seen multiple surges and reductions in the force. And he’s seen the side effects. He gave another anecdote from another era: At the tail end of the Vietnam War, Gen. Amos, then a lieutenant, and his corporal of the guard loaded their pistols and patrolled difPHOTO BY CPL. ZACHARY SCANLON ferent sides of the barU.S. Marines train at Hat Yao, Kingdom of Thailand Feb. 18 during Exercise Cobra racks until they met in the middle. During this Gold 2014. The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, and Sgt. period, drugs and racism Maj. Micheal Barrett, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, completed a series of plagued garrison life. I “Reawakening” tours last year to remind Marines of their “calling” to be “oarsmen could not fathom roving in a sea change of morals” as the Corps transitions from war time. bands of segregated Marines clashing and duking it out in the tic. It is our legacy and our Corps, not just the streets after dark. commandant’s and the sergeant major’s. “We are a better Corps now,” Gen. Amos We are all going to be remembered as said. Marines. I don’t want to be part of something Gen. Amos and Sgt. Maj. Barrett spoke about that allows sexual assault and mistreatment the difficulties of our time, among them drug of our own. It is wrong and it is sad. I’m use, sexual assaults and a failure to meet other tired of reading our name in headlines from standards. Sgt. Maj. Barrett suggested that one scandal or another. Let’s stop paying lip these problems should service to a set of ideals. Let’s sincerely be be approached with the what we say we are. same resolve we take to Gen. Amos stressed that the Reawakening is our enemies. We must not an annual training topic. The Reawakening care about each other as is a sign steering us away from a negative much as we strive to be outcome, a sign from the experience of the tough and ready to win Corps’ top leaders. They want their noncombattles. missioned officers to be empowered and on the Marines are Marines. same page. In that is an obligaThe truth is we all know what we need to do tion, like “a promise is to maintain a better Marine Corps. It’s nothing a promise” or “a deal’s a deal.” Our nation new: Be on time. Do what we have to do in a expects certain things from us, and we must timely manner. Strive for excellence. Never deliver with sober conviction. There will be accept the status quo. Be involved in the lives missteps, but we all must take responsibil- of those in our charge. Lead by example. We ity and be there for each other to correct the need to care about each other, and not rely on course. fear or other weak leadership to get the job Before listening to Gen. Amos and Sgt. Maj. done. Barrett speak, I thought having 100 percent of To my fellow noncommissioned officers still the Marines on the straight and narrow was a seething or simply not getting on board — this pipe dream. But what if? If 98 percent of us are is our Corps. We should make it an organizadoing the right thing, why can’t we figure out tion in which people are proud to serve — an how to be just a little better? institution that is firm but fair, built on caring Our legacy should not be one marred by about one’s brothers and sisters in arms — scandal and failures to protect our brothers doing these things not because we have to, but and sisters from harm both foreign and domes- because it’s the right thing to do.
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Joint Base gets defibrillators By Rhonda Apple Pentagram Staff Writer
Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall will soon have public access defibrillators in a majority of its public buildings. The devices are being placed in offices as well as other locations with high public access, like the commissary, community center, shoppette, both base chapels and post office on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. Public locations on the Fort McNair portion of the base include National Defense University buildings. “Public access defibrillation has been around for some time now,” said Capt. James Angerett of JBM-HH’s directorate of fire and emergency services. “The objective of this program is to place them in places with easy access to the general population, combined with CPR-
certified providers with the goal of increasing the survival rate of sudden cardiac arrest.” According to the American Heart Association, more than 400,000 people suffer from cardiac arrest every year. There is less than a five percent survival rate with CPR alone. The association’s website says cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation with automatic external defibrillation within three minutes of arrest increases the chance of survival to 70 percent. About 35 buildings on JBM-HH, including the Fort McNair portion of the joint base, will have defibrillators installed. The devices will be mounted in wall cabinets in central, advertised locations in designated buildings. see AED, page 8
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Abdul Qayyum, Bowling Center facility manager, left, and LeRoy Harris, Community Center facility manager, hold automated external defibrillators during a class taught by Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Fire Department’s Capt. James Angerett (not pictured) in Bldg. 417 at the Fort Myer portion, Feb. 24. Some buildings already have defibrillators installed; more will be installed soon.
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History, from page 1 Clyde D. Garrison and 1st Sgt. Howard Wilson. Post commander Col. Harry N. Cootes placed the 10th Cavalry in building 308. Today, the Directorate of Public Works occupies the building. “Soldiers from the 10th Cavalry who were later interviewed spoke of segregated facilities such as the dining hall, Post Exchange and barber shop. Even though this era was characterized by discrimination and unfair treatment, the Buffalo Soldiers of the Machine Gun Troop worked hard to overcome adversity,” according to the Buffalo Soldiers Research Museum. It was motivational learning how the Soldiers conducted themselves with dignity while having to face challenges in society. According to the Buffalo Soldiers Research Museum, the Soldier’s exceptional performance and fine talents were displayed during parades and horse shows, as well as their routine duties conducting burials at Arlington National Cemetery. The 10th Cavalry served at Fort Myer until 1949 until they were replaced by the 3d Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard). Executive Order No. 9981 Later, the military set precedence for civil rights in America when President Harry Truman issued Executive Order No. 9981 on July 26, 1948. The order stated that, “It is hereby declared to be
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the policy of the President that there shall be equality of treatment and opportunity for all persons in the armed services without regard to race, color, religion, or national origin.” Brown v. Board of Education Six years later on May 17, 1954, a landmark case – Brown v. Board of Education – led to the desegregation of state public schools. The U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision that determined segregation is unconstitutional and specifically violated the 14th Amendment. Although I attended and graduated from a Historically Black College and University (HBCU), I had a fair opportunity to attend any college in the nation thanks to this. Integration is so common now; I can’t imagine being told that I could not attend a school based on my race. This idea wasn’t always accepted. Fort Myer Elementary School After speaking with Kim Holien, retired JBM-HH historian, I learned that the Commonwealth of Virginia decided that a program of massive resistance would be a way to continue its segregated policies. The resistance consisted of the chartering of private schools. But Fort Myer Elementary School took the initiative to honor this new law by becoming the first school to become racially integrated in the Commonwealth of Virginia Sept. 8, 1954, according to Holien. Fort
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Then-Col. Harvey D. Williams attends a swimming pool ribbon-cutting ceremony during his tenure as post commander at Fort Myer, Va. Williams was the first African-American commander of Fort Myer, from 1975-77. When asked if he ever encountered racism as the commander, Williams said, “No, absolutely not. I know people have their feelings, but I was never able to sense any outrage or any dislike of the sort,” he said during a Pentagram interview in 2012.
Medal from page 4 Cambodia, on May 12, 1970. —Spc. Jesus S. Duran will receive the Medal of Honor posthumously for his courageous actions while serving as an acting M-60 machine gunner in Company E, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) during combat operations against an armed enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on April 10, 1969. The following individuals distinguished themselves by acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty while serving during the Korean War: —Cpl. Joe R. Baldonado will receive the Medal of Honor posthumously for his courageous actions while serving as an acting machine gunner in 3rd Squad, 2nd Platoon, Company B, 187th Airborne Infantry Regiment during combat operations against an armed enemy in Kangdong, Korea, on Nov.25, 1950. —Cpl. Victor H. Espinoza will receive the Medal of Honor posthumously for his courageous actions while serving as an Acting Rifleman in Company A, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division during combat operations against an armed enemy in Chorwon, Korea, on Aug. 1, 1952. —Sgt. Eduardo C. Gomez will receive the Medal of Honor posthumously for his courageous actions while serving with Company I, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division during combat operations against an armed enemy in Tabu-dong, Korea, on Sept. 3, 1950. —Pfc. Leonard M. Kravitz will receive the Medal of Honor posthumously for his courageous actions while serving as an assistant machine gunner with Company M, 5th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division during combat operations against an armed enemy in Yangpyong, Korea, on March 6 and 7, 1951. —Master Sgt. Juan E. Negron will receive the Medal of Honor posthumously for his courageous actions while serving as a member of Company L, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division
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Myer set an example for the nation and “paved the way for full integration in school systems,” Holien said. Civil Rights Act of 1964 Ten years later, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed major forms of discrimination against racial, ethnic, national and religious minorities, as well as women. It ended unequal application of voter registration requirements and racial segregation in schools at the workplace, and by facilities that served the general public. This was a catalyst to the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972 which was promoted equal treatment of American workers. Maj. General Harvey Williams Three years later on June 16, 1975, Maj. Gen. Harvey Williams became the first African-American Commander of Fort Myer. When asked if he ever encountered racism as the commander, Williams said, “No, absolutely not. I know people have their feelings, but I was never able to sense any outrage or any dislike of the sort,” he said during an interview for the Pentagram in 2012. “What Soldiers and their dependents wanted was a leader who was going to take an interest in their quality of life, and that’s what I did.” Reading that article reminded me of the Buffalo Soldiers who once endured segregation and how they paved a way for Williams. Col. Fern O. Sumpter JBM-HH once again made an impact on history July 17, 2012, when Col. Fern O. Sumpter assumed command of the joint base. This made her the first AfricanAmerican woman to assume command here. Sumpter entered the military in 1983 when she joined the U.S. Army Reserves in Boston, Mass. This was the same
during combat operations against an armed enemy in Kalma-Eri, Korea, on April 28, 1951. —Master Sgt. Mike C. Pena will receive the Medal of Honor posthumously for his courageous actions while serving as a member of Company F, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division during combat operations against an armed enemy in Waegwan, Korea, on Sept. 4, 1950. —Pvt. Demensio Rivera will receive the Medal of Honor posthumously for his courageous actions while serving as an automatic rifleman with 2nd Platoon, Company G, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division during combat operations against an armed enemy in Changyong-ni, Korea, on May 23, 1951. —Pvt. Miguel A. Vera will receive the Medal of Honor posthumously for his courageous actions while serving as an automatic rifleman with Company F, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division in Chorwon, Korea, on Sept. 21, 1952. —Sgt. Jack Weinstein will receive the Medal of Honor posthumously for his courageous actions while leading 1st Platoon, Company G, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division in Kumsong, Korea, on Oct. 19, 1951. The following individuals distinguished themselves by acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty while serving during World War II: —Pvt. Pedro Cano will receive the Medal of Honor posthumously for his courageous actions while serving with Company C, 8th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division during combat operations against an armed enemy in Schevenhutte, Germany, on Dec. 3, 1944. —Pvt. Joe Gandara will receive the Medal of Honor posthumously for his courageous actions while serving with Company D, 2d Battalion, 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 17th Airborne Division during combat operations against an armed enemy in Amfreville, France, on June 9, 1944. —Pvt. First Class Salvador J. Lara will receive the Medal of Honor posthumously for his coura-
year that civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson announced his intention to run for the Democratic presidential nomination, which made him the first African-American to make a serious bid for the presidency. I helped out with protocol for the change of command ceremony for Col. Sumpter two years ago as a new U.S. Army intern. I didn’t know much about the military then, but I couldn’t stop thinking how awesome it was that an African-American woman was taking command. In my mind, she was equivalent to the first AfricanAmerican woman president for this base. Since then, I have had the privilege to watch her in action; her kindness combined with her assertiveness has inspired me as a young African-American woman in the work place. In short, Sumpter is proof that there is still room to contribute to not just African-American history, but JBM-HH history as well. She opened my eyes to the notion that I cannot rely on past leaders and historical achievements to fight for present day issues. I must carry that legacy and continue the fight to ensure civil rights in America are not jeopardized. Why? Because it is never too late to contribute to history; it’s never too late to make a difference. After completing this video project (and article) I’ve realized that there are still controversial events occurring that leave minorities wondering if this country is still making efforts to protect civil rights in America. As an AfricanAmerican I was touched by the boldness and bravery that has occurred on JBM-HH throughout the years and how this base and the military has set precedence to end segregation.
geous actions while serving as the squad leader of a rifle squad with 2d Platoon, Company L, 180th Infantry, 45th Infantry Division during combat operations against an armed enemy in Aprilia, Italy, on May 27 and 28, 1944. —Sgt. William F. Leonard will receive the Medal of Honor posthumously for his courageous actions while serving as a squad leader in Company C, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division during combat operations against an armed enemy near St. Die, France, on Nov. 7, 1944. —Staff Sgt. Manuel V. Mendoza will receive the Medal of Honor posthumously for his courageous actions while serving as a platoon sergeant with Company B, 350th Infantry, 88th Infantry Division during combat operations against an armed enemy on Mt. Battaglia, Italy, on October 4, 1944. —Sgt. Alfred B. Nietzel will receive the Medal of Honor posthumously for his courageous actions while serving as a section leader for Company H, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division during combat operations against an armed enemy in Heistern, Germany on Nov. 18, 1944. —1st Lt. Donald K. Schwab will receive the Medal of Honor posthumously for his courageous actions while serving as the commander of Company E, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, during combat operations against an armed enemy near Lure, France, on Sept. 17, 1944. The Medal of Honor is awarded to members of the Armed Forces who distinguish themselves conspicuously by gallantry above and beyond the call of duty while: —engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States; —engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force; —serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party.
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AED, from page 6 The fire captain said some public buildings already have the device, including most of Henderson Hall’s public buildings. The process of training and installing the devices is being conducted in three phases: facility manager training; unit installation in the designated buildings on the joint base and a series of voluntary CPR and AED training for individuals to qualify to use the PADs. On Feb. 24, Angerett held three mandatory training classes on PADs for JBM-HH facility managers at the Combined Operation Facility, Bldg. 417, on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. Nearly 20 people attended this training. Attendees listened to an audio-visual presentation and received hands-on defibrillator training. Angerett will hold two additional one-hour training sessions for facility managers, March 14 from noon to 4 p.m., Bldg. 417 (COF), room 107 and March 24, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bldg. 417 (COF), room 218. For additional information, contact Angerett at the JBM-HH fire department at 703-696-3483 or 703-696-5302 or email James.P.Angerett.civ@ mail.mil.
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Soldiers past, present strike bronze at Sochi Games By Tim Hipps Army Installation Management Command
A former Soldier and an active-duty captain teamed with two civilians to win an Olympic bronze medal in fourman bobsleigh for Team USA Feb. 23 at the Sanki Sliding Center in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. Former U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program bobsled driver Steven Holcomb and WCAP brakeman Capt. Chris Fogt teamed with civilians Curt Tomasevicz and Steve Langton to secure Team USA’s 28th and final medal of the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games. Along the way, they set a track start record of 4.75 seconds. Everything clicked for Sochi Olympic double-gold medalists Alexander Zubkov and Alexy Voevoda, who teamed with Dmitry Trunenkov and Alexey Negodaylo to win the host Russian Federation’s first Olympic gold medal in the event and their second in the sport of bobsleigh. Zubkov and Voevoda won the two-man event earlier in the Sochi Games and became the first duo to win both Olympic events in the same year since Andre Lange and Kevin Kuske of Germany accomplished the feat in 2006. “We won and we proved to everybody that we are the best, that is the most important,” Zubkov said after climbing
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from the Russia-1 sled with a fourrun cumulative time of 3 minutes, 40.60 seconds. “I don’t have any emotions right now. I used them up in the race.” O s k a r s Melbardis piloted D a u m a n t s Dreiskens, Arvis Vilkaste and Janis Strenga to second place to earn Latvia’s first Olympic medal in the sport of bobsleigh with a fourrun cumulative PHOTO BY TIM HIPPS time of 3:40.69. “It is the history U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program bobsledders Sgt. Nick Cunningham, Sgt. of Latvia, and we Justin Olsen, Sgt. Dallas Robinson and civilian Johnny Quinn make their first Olympic have just written four-man bobsled training run aboard USA-2 at Sanki Sliding Centre in Krasnaya it,” Dreiskens Polyana, Russia, on Feb. 19. said. The Holcomb-driven USA-1 said, ‘Let’s do this for Chris.’ the flag waving was unbelievquartet posted a four-run “Crossing that finish line able,” said Fogt, 30, of Alpine, cumulative time of 3:42.70 was probably the greatest Utah. “Being with Holcomb is and Fogt dedicated the bronze moment I ever felt in bobsled,” the place to be. He’s the best medal to his fellow U.S. troops said Tomasevicz, 33, of driver in the world. I’m going serving around the world. Shelby, Neb., who announced full-time Army now -- back to It was Fogt’s first Olympic his retirement from the sport bobsled in 2016.” medal. He and Sgt. John Napier after the race. “It was pretty Fogt said troops have been crashed during their second epic. I can’t imagine walking watching him from Fort Hood, run at the 2010 Vancouver out on a better note. That’s Texas, and noted that Russia Games, and were forced by enough for me; it’s been 10 is “quite the change of pace” injuries to withdraw from the years.” from Iraq, where he served remainder of the competition. Fogt seconded the first two years ago. Both soon thereafter deployed: part of that sentiment, then “I’ve won this for them,” Fogt Fogt to Iraq, and Napier to announced he would return to said of the troops he’s served Afghanistan. Soldiering before taking a shot with. “I can’t wait to show it Tomasevicz said he pulled at making Team USA for the to them. I’ve gotten so many Holcomb aside before the race. Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic emails from Afghanistan, “I looked Winter Games in South Korea. Korea, Fort Hood, Fort him in the “Crossing that line with our Campbell (Ky.), and all over eye and coaches and friends there and the place.”
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