Pentagram
Vol. 61, No. 43 October 30, 2014
Published For Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall
Army scores double victory hooah at 39th Marine Corps Marathon By Jim Dresbach Pentagram Staff Writer The Army ran with the Marines during Oct. 26’s Marine Corps Marathon, but after 26.2 miles, two Soldiers shot past all service members and elite civilian marathoners to stand atop the victory podium. An Army specialist and captain captured the male and female 2014 MCM male and female titles, respectively. Both Spc. Samuel Kosgei and Capt. Meghan Curran were running in their first-ever “People’s Marathon” as Kosgei, who is stationed at Fort Riley, Kan., clipped along the course in a time of two hours, 22 minutes and 12 seconds while Curran, in her 26.2-mile debut, bettered the ladies’ field in 2:51:47. Both marathon Soldiers made significant moves during the 18th mile of the race. Kosgei broke away from his All-Army Marathon teammates to hunt down mid-race leader Getachew Asfaw and catch him smack dab in the vicinity of the Smithsonian museums and Curran passed Colleen Little near the National Mall mile markers with around eight miles left to run. “I think the first guy (Asfaw) went too hard at the beginning,” Kosgei said following his finish. “I couldn’t see him at the 16th mile then I started running him down, but I knew I’d get him because I was still feeling good. After I passed him, I knew I had control of the race. He took off early and we let him go. We knew we’d run him down because we work as a team. I knew my guys (teammates) were getting
The People’s Marathon PHOTO
a little bit heavy, so I said, ‘let me go get him’ because it was getting late to catch up. I pushed myself at 16, 17 and, 18, and I got him. I took control after 18 miles. Kosgei’s co-conspirator in running down Asfaw, Spc. Laban Sialo, was second in 2:23:48. Curran was a last-minute addition to the female All-Army Marathon Team. She previously ran cross country and track at
West Point, but the 2014 MCM victory is the capper on a stellar running career. “I got asked to run this two weeks ago for the Army,” Curran admitted to reporters at the finish line. “It was a good effort for a first marathon. I just ran as hard as I could and did not do anything dumb. I didn’t want to go out too fast.” While Curran ran her race through the streets and highways of Washington,
Rader Clinic staff rehearse for Ebola By Damien Salas Pentagram Staff Writer
RACHEL LARUE
D.C. and Virginia, she had the opportunity to watch the men’s drama unfold. By the time she reached the Arlington, Va. finish line, she had a good idea the Army marathoners were going to sweep the men’s, women’s and MCM Armed Forces Challenge. “The guys looked strong; at all the switch-backs, I could see the guys and
see 39TH MCM, page 4
News Notes Seasonal influenza vaccinations
Doctors and nurses at Andrew Rader U.S. Army Health Clinic on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall performed a drill Oct. 24 to better prepare health care providers in the event a patient suspected of contracting the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) shows up at the clinic. With heightened screenings for passengers flying to the U.S. from West African countries experiencing EVD outbreaks set in place and an increasing number of service members deployed to Monrovia, Liberia, precautions are being taken by healthcare facilities across the U.S. to better prepare for the virus, according to Lt. Col. Ed Weinberg, Rader Clinic Commander. “We have to start talking about Ebola,” said Weinberg. “We have to have real discussions about what we will do as the [registered nurse], as the [licensed practical nurse]. The
see EBOLA, page 4
Andrew Rader U.S. Army Health Clinic is hosting a series of influenza vaccination clinics at Memorial Chapel and Rader Clinic on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. Flu vaccinations will be administered at Memorial Chapel Oct. 30, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Flu vaccinations will be administered at Rader Clinic Nov. 1, 8 a.m. to noon. The clinics are open to all active duty service members and their beneficiaries, military retirees and their beneficiaries and DoD civilians. Children under age 2 must receive the vaccination at the medical facility they are enrolled at. For more information, visit www. kacc.narmc.amedd.army.mil/sites/rader/default. aspx, or call the flu hotline at 703-696-2994.
Salute from the Chief
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DAMIEN SALAS
Dr. Bazigha Hasan, Andrew Rader U.S. Army Health Clinic physician, dons PPE before entering a quarantine room for a simulation Oct. 24 to prepare healthcare workers in the case of an Ebola patient on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. The clinic, along with other local health care officials, used this exercise to solidify a plan of action for patients experiencing symptoms of the disease with a travel history to infected areas.
10 things to know about DoD in November Compiled by Jim Goodwin Pentagram Editor 1. Medal of Honor ceremony. President Barrack Obama will award the Medal of Honor to 1st Lt. Alonzo H. Cushing during a White House ceremony Nov. 6, according to an Army News Service article. The medal will be awarded posthumously to Cushing, who served as a Union battery commander for
Battery A, 4th U.S. Artillery during the Battle of Gettysburg during the Civil War. Cushing, severely wounded by shrapnel, refused to leave his post to observe enemy troops advancing toward his position. He relayed his orders to his second-in-command, Sgt. Frederick Fuger, before thousands of Confederate infantry assaulted his position on Cemetery Hill, south of Gettysburg. His efforts “contributed mightily” to the repulse of the enemy assault.
A special Twilight Tattoo will be held to recognize five Americans for their outstanding service in support of the United States Army will be awarded the Outstanding Civilian Service award Oct. 30 at 4:30 p.m. on Whipple Field on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. The award is the thirdhighest service honor the Army can bestow upon a civilian. Remarks will be provided by Chief of Staff of the Army, Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, who will recognize Tom Donohue of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Suni Harford of Citi Group, Tom Werner of the Red Sox Foundation and Bob Woodruff of the Bob Woodruff Foundation. This event is free and open to the public.
Halloween trick or treat safety
2. Marine Corps birthday. Nov. 10, 2014, marks the 239th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps, which was created by the Second Continental Congress during a meeting in Philadelphia’s Tun Tavern. The resolution that passed included a passage that “two battalions of Marines be raised” for service in support of the fleet. This resolution
It’s trick or treat time, and this event, long awaited by children of all ages, will take place at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall on the Forts Myer and McNair portions of the joint base Friday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. Halloween is fun for everyone, but pay attention to these tips which come from the U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center: • Supervise children, and limit their adventures in treat acquisition to the housing area in which they reside and only residences with lighted entry ways.
see 10 THINGS, page 8
see NEWS NOTES, page 4
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Index Holiday hours . . . . . . . . . page 2 Community . . . . . . . . . . page 3 News Notes . . . . . . . . . . page 4 In photos: 39th Marine Corps Marathon . . . . . pages 6-7 Service member appreciation. . . . . . . . . . page 8 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . page 9
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Michael Wardian, from Arlington, Va., leads the pack during the Marine Corps Marathon Oct. 26, 2014. The MCM course starts and finishes near the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., and winds its way through parts of Virginia and Washington, D.C. For more images from this year’s event, see pages 6 and 7 or visit www.flickr.com/photos/jbm-hh.
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Water insertion
U.S. ARMY
PHOTO BY
SPC. CODY W. TORKELSON
Soldiers of Hotel Company of the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall-based 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) conduct helocast training at Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, Md., Oct. 17. Helocast is an airborne technique used by small units, such as special operations forces, to insert troops into a military area of operation.
JBM-HH Veterans Day holiday hours
Most offices on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11, a federal holiday commemorating Veterans Day: the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 when an armistice between the U.S. and Allied nations and Germany went into effect; Nov. 11, 1919, Armistice Day was commemorated for the first time. Most military activities will have curtailed operations Monday, Nov. 10. The following facilities and places of business have reported open or closed hours for Nov. 10 and 11. Unless otherwise noted, the list applies to Nov. 11. This list is not all encompassing; please check with the facility you wish to visit for more details. Soldier for Life - Transition Assistance Program (703-696-0973)
Nov. 11 - closed.
Dining Facility (703-696-2087)
The Marine Corps Birthday Meal will be served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6. Cost is $4.65 (everyone is invited; remember to bring cash); dinner will be at the regular time from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Nov. 7 to Nov. 11: Brunch: 9 a.m. to noon. Supper: 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Headquarters Command Battalion, Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH
Nov. 11 - closed with curtailed operations Nov. 10.
Environmental Management Division (703-696-8055)
Nov. 11 - closed.
Headquarters & Services Battalion, Headquarters Marine Corps
Nov. 11 - closed with curtailed operations Nov. 10.
Executive Management Housing Division (703-696-1152)
Nov. 11 - closed.
Memorial Chapel (703-696-6635)
Nov. 11 - closed.
Old Post Chapel
Nov. 11 - closed.
Rader Health Clinic (703-696-2977)
Nov. 10 and 11 - closed.
Rader Dental Clinic (703-696-3460)
Nov. 10 and 11 - closed.
Fort McNair Health Clinic (202-685-3100)
Nov. 10 and 11 - closed.
Commissary
Nov. 11 - open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fort Myer Exchange
Nov. 11 - open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fort Myer Express
Nov. 11 - open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fort McNair Express (202-484-5823)
Nov. 11 - closed.
Fort Myer Military Clothing Sales Store (703-696-3515)
Nov. 11 - closed.
Pentagon Military Clothing Sales Store (703-695-6446)
Nov. 11 - closed.
Subway (703-243-1786)
Nov. 11 - open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Petals and Blooms (703-525-0489)
Nov. 11 - open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Barber Shop (703-351-6569)
Nov. 11 - open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cleaners (703-358-9257)
Nov. 11 - open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
GNC (703-522-6786)
Nov. 11- open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Optical Shop (703-528-9122)
Nov. 11 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
McNair Barber Shop (202-484-7019)
Nov. 11 closed.
Firestone
Nov. 11 - open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Marine Corps Exchange and The Vineyard Wine & Spirits (703-979-8420)
Nov. 11 - open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
American Clipper Barber Shop (703-271-8177)
Nov. 11 - open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Java Café (571-483-1962)
Nov. 11 - open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cpl. Terry L. Smith Gymnasium (703-614-7214)
Nov. 11 - open 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Outdoor Recreation Gear Issue (703-693-4730)
Nov. 11 - closed.
All other MCCS activities
Nov. 11 - closed, except the car wash, open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Reenlistment (703-696-1321)
Nov. 11 - closed.
Veterinary Clinic (703-696-3604)
Nov. 11 - closed.
CYSS (703-696-3057)
Nov. 11 - closed.
ACS (703-696-3510)
Nov. 11- closed.
Fort Myer Fitness Center (703-696-7867)
Nov. 11 - open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fort McNair Fitness Center (202-685-3117)
Nov. 11 - closed.
Library (703-696-3555)
Nov. 11 - closed.
Rec Center (703-696-3470)
Nov. 11 - closed.
Caption This no. 41 Each week, “Caption This” will feature a photo taken on 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 to pentagramjbmhh@yahoo.com, left in the comments on www. facebook.com/jbmhh or dropped off at Headquarters Bldg. 59, suite 116. Don’t forget to add the Caption This number, your name, ra n k or posit ion a nd where you work. The winner’s name, caption and the photo will be printed in the newspaper. If you have a photo you think would make a great Caption This, send it in.
COURTESY
Auto Shop (703-696-3387)
Nov. 11 - closed.
Fort Myer Officers Club (703-524-3037)
Nov. 11 - closed.
Fort McNair Officers Club (202-484-5800)
Nov. 11 - closed.
Spates Community Club (703-527-1302)
Nov. 11 - closed.
Bowling Center (703-528-4766)
Nov. 11 - open noon to 6 p.m.
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DONALDSON
Caption This no. 40 winner “I told you not to touch the sorcerer’s wand, Mickey.”
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Sizzling in the kitchen
PHOTOS
BY
RACHEL LARUE
Chef Matt Finarelli, culinary instructor, center, checks on soup during Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Family Advocacy Program’s Sizzling in the Kitchen, Oct. 24. The evening cooking class celebrated healthy relationships and was an extension of their Screamfree Marriage Workshop, in conjunction with Fort Belvoir. The next four-week Screamfree Marriage Workshop will be held at Fort Belvoir’s Army Community Services, Bldg. 200, Jan. 6, 13, 20 and 27. To register, call 703-805-2631 or email Scottie.L.Hampton.civ@mail.mil.
D Company reenlistments take ACS advocates place in front of Constitution for domestic
violence prevention, parent support
By Jim Dresbach Pentagram Staff Writer Three 3d U.S. Army Infantry (The Old Guard) Delta Company Soldiers reenlisted in front of an iconic American document the morning of Oct. 28 in the rotunda of the National Archives in Washington D.C. Staff Sgt. Christopher Schneider, Spc. Christopher Gladstone and Spc. Cody Guidry raised their right hands and retook enlistment oaths adjacent to the United States Constitution in a ceremony witnessed by fellow Old Guard Soldiers and officers. Schneider, who was accompanied by his wife Cynthia and 20-month-old son, Landon, re-upped for seven years while Gladstone and Guidry reenlisted in the Army for an additional three years. The senior of the reenlistees addressed his fellow Old Guard Soldiers and specifically the two specialists following the oath-taking. “Gladstone, Guidry, it’s a good life. It’s hard, but it’s the most rewarding [life] you’ll ever have,” said Schneider, a 13-year career Soldier from Manitowoc, Wisc., of his Army years. “Continue forward and let your buddies know that this is a good path.” Guidry is a native of Thibodaux, La., and Gladstone calls Perry Hall, Md., home. As for his final reenlistment, Schneider was pleased to promise to support and defend the Constitution in front of the original article. “The fact that we’re stationed in D.C. presented the unique opportunity to do it [the reenlistments] here [at the National Archives],” the staff sergeant said. “It only seemed fitting for me, when presented with the idea, to come here and do it in front of the document itself.”
By Damien Salas Pentagram Staff Writer
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RACHEL LARUE
Staff Sgt. Christopher Schneider, Spc. Cody Guidry and Spc. Christopher Gladstone reenlist at the National Archives Rotunda in Washington, D.C., Oct. 28. The rotunda holds the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights and the U.S. Constitution, along with murals by artist Barry Faulkner. For more photographs log onto flickr.com/photos/jbm-hh.
A team of family advocates from Army Community Service on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base MyerHenderson Hall provide support to victims of domestic violence and child abuse on the installation. The three branches of FAP include victim advocacy, new parent program and community education. The Family Advocacy Program for the Army is made up of two sides- a prevention side housed at ACS and a treatment side at Andrew Rader U.S. Army Health Clinic. “The victim advocacy programs we offer are specific to survivors of domestic violence,” said Kelly Smith, JBM-HH FAP manager. “We currently have a team of three victim advocates that are available 24/7 to provide support to victims of domestic violence.” The treatment side at Rader Clinic provides intervention services when they receive a report of domestic violence or child abuse, according to Smith. Examples of support include accompanying a victim to court, advocating on behalf of victims to command or requesting a protection order, according to Smith. Once a report is made, the social worker is required to brief the commander in unrestricted cases. “The victim and service member are sent to Rader for an assessment before the case is sent to the [FAP] board,” said Smith. “The commander has the authority to hold that service member accountable or advocate on behalf of that service member after the assessment. Then a board hears the case, and vote based on preponder-
see VIOLENCE, page 8
The U.S. Army Band performance schedule Nov. 6 10 a.m.
The U.S. Army Herald Trumpets will perform during the opening ceremony for a Library of Congress exhibition called “Magna Carta: Muse and Mentor” at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.
Nov. 7 7 p.m.
The U.S. Army Blues will perform at the George Mason University Honors Music Festival at the university’s Harris Theater in Fairfax, Va.
Nov. 8 3 p.m.
The U.S. Army Band Downrange will perform “Honoring Service to America” at Merchants Square in Colonial Williamsburg, Va.
Nov. 9 3 p.m.
The U.S. Army Blues presents a Veterans Day concert and dance at Brucker Hall on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. This event will feature big band music of the 1930s and 1940s as a special tribute to veterans of World War II. Swing dancers of all levels are welcome. There will be a free pre-concert dance lesson at 2:30 p.m.
Nov. 9 3 p.m.
The U.S. Army Band Downrange presents “Honoring Service to America,” a performance at Merchants Square, Colonial Williamsburg, Va.
Nov. 11 6 p.m.
The U.S. Army Blues presents “Jazz Greats Who Served,” which includes music from Jimi Hendrix, Joe Henderson, Doc Severinsen, James Moody, Glenn Miller, John Coltrane, Clary Terry and Artie Shaw. This performance takes place at the Millennium Stage at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Nov. 11 7:30 p.m.
The U.S. Army Concert Band and Army Voices presents “American Heroes,” a free performance at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas, Va.
Nov. 12 8 a.m.
The U.S. Army Brass Quintet presents a clinic hosted at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, N.Y.
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. Please call 703-6963399 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.
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Astin, MOH recipient highlight MCM press conference
News Notes, from page 1 • Make sure their costumes are fire-resistant and easy to see and short enough to prevent tripping. • Use reflective tape or “glow” spray paint or a chemical glow light. • Always use sidewalks and crosswalks; look in all directions before walking across the street (don’t cut through yards). • Make sure masks or head coverings don’t block vision. • Caution children against vandalism and causing damage to property. • Carry a flashlight and if a pumpkin is carried, be sure it’s lit with a battery, not a candle. • Feed your child a full meal; inspect the treats before they are eaten. • Pet owners: prevent your pet from being a menace to children. • If you think your child has eaten something that made him or her sick, call 911 or the Poison Control Hotline at 1-800-222-1222.
Caisson haunted hayride and stables
A haunted hayride will be held Oct. 31 from 5 to 9 p.m. and Nov. 1 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Bldg. 236 on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. Ghoulish games, freaky fun, frightening food and creepy decorations will be available. First come, first served for treats. For questions or event details, call 703-696-3018. PHOTO
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RACHEL LARUE
Sean Astin, celebrity starter for the 39th Marine Corps Marathon, gives remarks during a press conference at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., Oct. 24. Astin is best known for playing the film roles Rudy Ruettiger in “Rudy,” Samwise Gamgee in “Lord of the Rings,” and Mikey Walsh in “The Goonies.” Log onto www. flickr.com/photos/jbm-hh or turn to pages 6 and 7 for more photographs of the MCM.
By Jim Dresbach Pentagram Staff Writer Actor Sean Astin and Medal of Honor recipient retired Marine Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter live distinctly different lives, but an October 24 Marine Corps Marathon press conference at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., made them instant friends. Astin, who has appeared in critically-acclaimed films and box-office smashes “Rudy,” “Goonies” and the “Lord of the Rings” series, even lobbied the audience for the right to play Carpenter if his life story gets to the cinemas. “There’s a corporal who’s going to come up here in a second, and I think I could play him in a movie. I’m old enough to be his dad; I just want to thank him, too,” Astin said before the introduction of Carpenter. In November 2010, Carpenter, while being deployed in Afghanistan, suffered severe injuries to his face and right hand from an enemy grenade blast after he threw himself on top of the ordnance to protect a fellow Marine. On June 19 of this year, Carpenter received the Medal of Honor during a White House ceremony. Four months following the ceremony, the new MOH recipient sky dived to the starting line on Marine Corps Marathon morning as part of a jump unit delivering an American flag and then ran the 26.2 mile course. During a meeting with the press, Carpenter admitted
39th MCM, from page 1 yell at them,” Curran said about her catching glimpses of Kosgei’s reeling in of Asfaw. As for the 10K portion of the race, Mynor Lopez of Falls Church won in a time of 32:39. Sarah Bishop, 32, of Gilroy, Calif., took the MCM10K women’s crown in 37:58. The 2014
his nerves would be a bit more frayed preparing for the jump than the actual MOH ceremony. “Not too much can go wrong during a [Medal of Honor] ceremony, but jumping out of an airplane makes me a little nervous,” the retired Marine said less than 48 hours before the jump. Astin, who was introduced as a friend of the Marine Corps, was humbled and proud to be named official celebrity starter. “To have 2,300 Marines and members of the Coast Guard and other members of the Armed Forces come out and work in the nation’s capital of the country they defend in support of civilians is an experience that I’m not too sure you could have in many other countries in the world,” he said. “It’s amazing to say you get to see Marines looking back the other way and supporting you. This is overwhelming.” Astin put in nearly 600 miles of training before “The People’s Marathon,” and he was hoping for a personal best time. “I was hoping to go sub four [hours] but that’s not going to happen,” Astin said to laughter. “I’m hoping to get between my best personal best and second best time – around a 4:10:00.” Astin finished with a 26.2 mile time of 4 hours, 29 minutes and 11 seconds. Carpenter ran the 2014 MCM in a time of 5:07:45. See photos on pages 6 and 7 and www.flickr.com/ photos/jbm-hh.
10K field was the largest field of MCM 10K runners ever, totaling 7,636 competitors. The marathon start line witnessed 19,661 starters including celebrity starter/actor Sean Astin and Medal of Honor recipient retired Marine Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter. Carpenter parachuted as part of an aerial team that delivered a 7,800 square-foot
Ebola, from page 1 transmission is not as easy as you would think, but we have to know how to treat the patient while also protecting our staff.” Though the chances of contracting EVD within the U.S. remains low, health care providers treating patients with EVD in West Africa and domestically run a higher risk of exposure to the virus from contact with blood or other bodily fluids, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Bazigha Hasan, the physician at Rader clinic tasked with donning personal protective equipment (PPE) and evaluating the patient’s simulated symptoms noted the importance of stabilizing the patient while also avoiding contact with the deadly disease. “It is usually the symptoms of the virus that kill patients and not the virus itself,” said Hasan. “The virus causes a loss of 5 to 10 liters of fluid per day, so an I.V. will be necessary in the quarantine room to stabilize the patient if they are observing severe symptoms.” Because Rader does not have the resources to treat or test for EVD, physicians on the installation should focus on preventing exposure to EVD by first quarantining suspected patients in a private room with their own bathroom, properly donning and doffing PPE, and disposing of any contaminated materials in leak-proof bags once the patient has left the facility, according to Hasan. A cooperative community effort is key to getting the patient to proper treatment facilities, according to Weinberg. Arlington County Emergency Medical Services provided transport during the simulation and discussed the “echo response” that is triggered when 9-1-1 callers report a temperature over 100.4 and a travel history to West Africa or potential exposure to somebody infected with the virus. “It is not always clear when someone calls 9-1-1 what exactly is going on,” said a representative from Arlington County EMS present at the drill. “So it is especially important in these incidents for the health care provider making the call to have all of the information, because there is a heightened protocol.” “When we upgrade to an echo response, we call the battalion chief, EMS supervisor, the engine, medic and hazmat support units,” said the EMS representative. “This lets the full chain-of-command know what is going on so that the correct information can be reported to the public if necessary.” After a patients symptoms and exposure to the EVD are confirmed, the health care providers dealing with a patient on JBM-HH will consult with the infec-
American flag to the MCM start line. Carpenter finished the 26.2 miles in 5:07:45, and Astin completed The People’s Marathon in 4:29:11. New York City resident Tom Davis, 37, was the first to hand cycle into the finish with a time of 1:11:29. To see more photos, turn to pages 6 and 7.
Halloween costume party
A Halloween costume party will be held at Spates Community Club on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base Oct. 31 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Free admission and free prizes for the best costume as voted on by attendees. People without costumes are also welcome. For more information, call 703-527-1300.
Grant Hall open house Nov. 1
Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall announces a public open house of Grant Hall’s historic third-floor courtroom, located on the Fort McNair portion of the joint base in southwest Washington, D.C., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 1. The courtroom is the site of the military tribunal, held from May through June 1865, of those thought responsible for plotting to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln. Members of the public are invited to the open house, which is free to attend. Please be advised, however, that the third floor courtroom is only accessible by walking up two flights of stairs. Due to the historical nature of the structure, the building has no elevator. For more information, visit www.army.mil/ article/124261/.
Daylight Savings ends Nov. 2
Don’t forget to set back those clocks one hour when Daylight Savings Time ends at 2 a.m., Nov. 2.
Indoor play morning and story time
Come and bring your children (up to age five) to this weekly event of fun, music, engaging play and story time. This week’s session will feature a reading by author Alia Reese, who wrote, My Daddy/Mommy is a Marine. Play morning is every Thursday, 10-11:30 a.m. in the Choir Room of Memorial Chapel at the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. The program ends April 30, 2015. For more information, please call 703-696-6368.
Ethics training
All employees whoa required to file a financial disclosure must also receive annual ethics training. Training for members of the Military District of Washington, Joint Forces-National Capital Region and JBM-HH who have not received this training must satisfy the requirement by attending one of the following sessions: A session will be held Nov. 5 from 11 a.m. to noon in the Inter-American Defense College at Fort McNair and at the Town Hall on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base Nov. 18 from 11 a.m. to noon. For more information, contact Amanda O’Neill at Amanda.m.oneil2.civ@mail. mil or Tracy Hernandez at tracy.r.hernandez.civ@ mail.mil or by calling 202-685-4582.
Hiring Heroes career fair
JBM-HH Soldier for Life is hosting a Hiring Heroes career fair Nov. 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Spates Community Club. Service members, veterans, retirees and family members are welcome to network with employers from the Department of Defense and other federal agencies and private sector firms. For more information, contact Sylvia Parker at 571-372-2124 or email sylvia.o.parker. civ@mail.mil. GRAPHIC
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tious disease doctors at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., as part of their own echo response. The call is made from a landline within the isolation room where the patient consultation takes place to limit the number of people exposed. “We don’t want more than two healthcare workers in the quarantine room unless absolutely necessary,” said Weinberg. “After we consult with Walter Reed a decision is made whether or not to transport the patient,” said Weinberg. “Patients on active duty status quarantined at Rader will be transported by Fort Belvoir or Arlington County EMS to Walter Reed facilities where they can receive proper treatment.” While exiting, the patient will don PPE to avoid potentially contaminating the facility. Once the patient has left Rader, the staff then is responsible for providing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with information necessary to begin tracing anyone who may have come in contact with the patient while observing symptoms. More information on EVD protocol for health care workers can be found at www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/ hcp/index.html. General EVD guidelines can be found on the U.S. Army Public Health Command’s website at http://phc. amedd.army.mil/topics/discond/diseases/pages/ebolavirusdisease.aspx
Prostate Cancer Guest Speaker Program
The Prostate Cancer Support Group is sponsoring a guest speaker program Nov. 6, 7-8:30 p.m. The speakers will be Dr. Valencia Clay, a palliative care physician at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and Dr. Jerry Waddell, a psychologist and program director of the Palliative Care Service at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Their presentation is titled “Quality of Life in Disease Progression.” The program will be presented at Walter Reed (America Building, second floor, Room 2525 - above the pharmacy/lab) and at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital via videoteleconference in the Oaks Pavilion, first floor, Room 332. Family and friends (military and civilian) are invited. The program is free and no registration is required. A valid military identification card is required for base access to Walter Reed. For those without a military ID, call the Prostate Center at 301-319-2900 at least 4 business days prior to this event for base access and bring a picture ID the day of the event. For more information, contact retired Col. Jane Hudak at 301-319-2918 or jane.l.hudak. ctr@mail.mil.
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Prevention key for mold reduction in JBM-HH historical buildings By Damien Salas Pentagram Staff Writer Mold: The perennial microscopic pest that comes around every year during wet periods to reap the bounty of leaky pipes and old buildings. “Mold is something that you are going to have everywhere, the issue is when you actually start to see it grow,” said Christian Apsey, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Installation industrial hygienist. “If you have a moist environment where spores start to settle, you’ll see brown, black small splotches. You can sometimes tell by a faint, musky odor when mold starts to grow.” Catching mold early is key to preventing damage of historic buildings such as the ones that make up portions of JBM-HH, according to Apsey. “If the growth is small, you can use disinfecting wipes or a bleach and water solution to wipe the surface
down, but if it isn’t easily wiped off, then you will want to get in touch with your building coordinator, which each facility has,” said Apsey. “They investigate the severity of the mold and either clean it themselves or put in a work order to the Directorate of Public Works.” Mold is most likely to flourish near a water leak or condensation. The first step to prevent mold growth is fix sources of leaking otherwise, the mold will grow back, he said. Army installations no longer employ mold abatement teams, so when extensive mold damage is present, they have to bring in a contractor to come in and clean it, he said. “If it is less than 10 square feet and not water damaged, usually on hard surfaces the building coordinator can clean it up,” he said. “If it is bigger than 10 square feet
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News Notes, from page 4 Headquarters Marine Corps Henderson Hall in celebration of the 239th Marine Corps birthday with a birthday meal Nov. 6. The meal will be served in the consolidated dining facility on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base beginning at 11 a.m. Cost is $4.65 per person. Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling 703-614-2125 or can be purchased at the DFAC. The DFAC accepts only cash.
Conserve energy this winter
The upcoming winter season is projected to return the polar vortex, bringing snow, ice and other cold conditions to the National Capital Region. As such, everyone is encouraged to help conserve energy at JBM-HH by turning off office equipment, adjusting thermostats and lights at night and over the weekends, use mass transit and ride share when possible. For more energy-saving tips, visit www. femp.energy.gov or contact the Directorate of Public Works energy manager, Bill Lucas, at william.f.lucas14. civ@mail.mil.
Dinner and Bible study
Facing tough questions, experiencing difficulties, have questions about faith, God, Christianity, the Bible? Looking for a welcoming community to explore your questions? Come to a dinner and small group Bible study at Memorial Chapel on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base at 5:45 p.m. Tuesdays. For more information call, 571-643-5377 or 703-969-1333.
Print control program
The Administrative Services Branch, Human Resources Directorate of JBM-HH is executing the print control program for all organizations (with few exceptions) on Forts Myer and McNair in accordance with Army Regulation (AR) 25-30. Per the regulation, all appropriated fund print jobs must be coordinated through the JBM-HH print control officer as opposed to customers going directly to a print company. Nonappropriated fund entities are entitled to use the GPO’s services, although not required. The JBM-HH Print Control Office maintains a fund specifically for garrison organization print jobs. For non-garrison customers, funding must be provided prior printing via DLA. Print jobs are not limited to standard paper reproductions only. For more information, contact Lisa Spencer, print control officer, at 703-696-4592 or Susan Mitchell, chief of administrative services at 703-696-7096.
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Five ways to maximize recovery on household goods claims By Audrey M. Yap JFHQ-NCR/MDW Client Services
Moving is a fact of life for active duty service members and their families. The Personnel Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3721) seeks to alleviate some of the hardships of a government-sponsored move by providing a measure of compensation for loss or damage to personal property. The Personnel Claims Act is not insurance – it is a gratuitous payment statute meant to boost morale by providing compensation for lost or damaged household goods shipped pursuant to PCS orders. Whether you are a newly-minted service member getting ready to conduct a permanent change of duty station (PCS) for the first time or a seasoned retiree arranging your final end-of-service move, here are five tips to help insure you are adequately compensated for items that are lost or damaged during a move. Tip #1 – Provide notice of the loss or damage to the carrier within 75 days of delivery. In order to receive payment for missing or damaged items of personal property, you must first provide written notice of the loss to the carrier (i.e. the moving company, also referred to as the Transportation Service Provider or TSP) within 75 days of delivery. The 75-day notice requirement applies regardless of whether you choose to file with the carrier or with the military claims office (MCO). There are two ways of providing the carrier with notice: (1) by noting the damage on the DD Form 1830 or similar form entitled “Notice of Loss or Damage AT Delivery” before the movers depart; or (2) by sending the DD Form 1840R or similar form entitled “Notice of Loss or Damage After Delivery” to the carrier by fax or certified mail using the contact information provided on the form. Be sure to retain a copy of the fax confirmation and certified mail receipt as proof that notice was timely given. If you need assistance, you can also go an MCO within the first 70 days following delivery and claims personnel will assist you with filing a notice of the loss with the carrier. Tip #2 – File with the carrier first.
Under the Full Replacement Value (FRV) program, if you file your claim directly with the carrier, the carrier will settle the claim by repairing or paying to repair damaged items. In addition, if you file your claim directly with the carrier within nine months of delivery, the carrier will be responsible for obtaining all repair and replacement estimates. By contrast, the MCO cannot pay FRV and will settle your claim by paying the depreciated replacement value (if applicable) or repair cost, whichever is less. If you file with the MCO will also have to obtain your own estimates of repair and pay the estimate fees up front. As the carrier is authorized to pay full replacement value for your items and will pay for any estimates, it usually makes sense to file your claim with the carrier first. Once the carrier receives your claim, it will have up to 60 days to pay, deny or make a final written offer. If you are unhappy with the carrier’s determination, you can transfer all or part of the claim to an MCO for further handling. If you do choose to file your claim with the MCO, you will give up your right to have the carrier settle your claim on the basis of full replacement value. Tip #3 – Carefully document any high-value items. If high-value items are to be included in the shipment, the owner should take steps ensure that each item is individually recorded on the inventory. If the carrier declines to do this, the owner should add this information to the “Remarks/Exception” section found at the bottom of each inventory page. Some carriers will provide a separate high value inventory to reflect tender of expensive items. The owner should make sure that all the expensive items are listed and well described on this separate inventory. Having an accurate and detailed moving inventory will go a long way towards substantiating ownership, value and cost of replacement. The more specific you are in your description of an item, the easier it will be for the carrier or the MCO to determine the kind or quality of a high-value item. For example, an inventory generic description of a “vase” by itself does not provide the carrier with enough information to compensate the claimant for an expensive Waterford crystal vase – the claimant will most likely need to provide a receipt or additional evidence proving that the vase was, in fact, a piece of Waterford crystal. There are also contractual limits on the carrier’s liability for lost or damaged goods. Generally speaking, a carrier’s liability is limited to $1.25 times the net weight of the shipment. On domestic shipments, this liability may be increased if the owner elects to pay for higher liability under Full Replacement Value protection. You should consider purchasing additional insurance if the value of your items exceed the carrier’s limits of liability. Tip #4 – Don’t wait to file your claim. After you provide notice to the carrier, you still need to file your actual claim. If you are filing with the carrier for full replacement value, you must file your claim
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The Society of the 3rd Infantry Division will host its traditional Veterans Day meeting and wreath laying ceremonies in Arlington National Cemetery, Nov. 11. The first meeting and wreath laying ceremony will be at the 3rd Infantry Division Monument located in front of the Memorial Amphitheater at 2:30 p.m. followed by a formal wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at 3:15 p.m. All Marnemen who served with the 3rd ID in war or in peace and their spouses are invited. For more information call John Insani at (703) 370-4586 or visit the 3rd ID’s website at www.3rdiv.org.
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Participants start the Marine Corps Marathon on Route 110, near the Marine Corps War Memorial and Memorial Bridge Oct. 26. For more images from the event, visit Flickr.com/photos/jbm-hh.
Participants run past the Lincoln Memorial and Potomac River during the Marine Corps Marathon Oct. 26. The MCM course starts and finishes near the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., and winds its way through parts of Virginia and Washington, D.C.
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Participants turn onto Rock Creek Parkway in Washington, D.C., during the Marine Corps Marathon Oct. 26. The MCM course starts and finishes near the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., and winds its way through parts of Virginia and Washington, D.C. For more images from the event, visit Flickr.com/photos/jbm-hh.
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All-Army Marathon team member Spc. Samuel Kosgei speaks to the media after crossing the Marine Corps Marathon finish line Oct. 26. Kosgei, in his first-ever Marine Corps Marathon, finished in a time of 2 hours, 22 minutes and 12 seconds.
U.S. Army Capt. Meghan Curran, first place female finisher, crosses the Marine Corps Marathon finish line Oct. 26. For more images from the event, visit Flickr.com/photos/jbm-hh.
THE PEOPLE’S MARATHON
MCM numbers in a flash: 19,661: people participated in this year’s marathon. | 2,800: approximate number of Marines and Sailors who served runners at aid stations. 1,900: approximate number of volunteers who worked this year’s marathon. | 39: number of annual Marine Corps Marathons held, starting in 1976. 2: number of Soldiers who won the race and took the top male and female finisher titles.
Participants go by spectators holding American flags on Hains Point during the Marine Corps Marathon Oct. 26.
Getachew Asfaw, from Columbia, Md., leads the pack during the Marine Corps Marathon Oct. 26.
U.S. Marines hand out food at a food station on Jefferson Drive in Washington, D.C., near mile marker 19 during the Marine Corps Marathon Oct. 26. The MCM course starts and finishes near the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., and winds its way through parts of Virginia and Washington, D.C.
Spectators cheer on participants in the Marine Corps Marathon Oct. 26, in Washington, D.C.
Jumpers parachute down with American flags above the start-line of the Marine Corps Marathon Oct. 26. For more images from the event, visit Flickr.com/photos/ jbm-hh.
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Soldiers participate in a push-up contest during Service Member Appreciation Day, Oct. 24, at the Community Center on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. The event, which included other games and door prizes, was hosted by the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers Program.
Col. Timothy D. Brown and Command Sgt. Maj. Joseph J. Chang hosted a formal award ceremony on the parade field outside the Army Air Operations Group (AAOG) headquarters at the Fort McNair portion of the joint base, recognizing the awarding of the Army Superior Unit Award to AAOG Oct. 28. The Army Superior Unit Award is a decoration established by the Secretary of the Army in 1985 and is awarded to Army units that display outstanding meritorious performance in a difficult and challenging mission carried out under extraordinary circumstances. The AAOG and its subordinate units, the 12th Aviation Battalion and the United States Army Priority Air Transport Command, earned the meritorious distinction by performing thousands of no-fail missions in support of the Joint Forces Headquarter-National Capital Region from June 21, 2012 to June 21, 2013. These flights included flawlessly taking part in the 57th presidential inauguration, supporting the rendering of honors to fallen
Mold, from page 5 Violence, from page 3 ance of evidence whether this did or did not happen.” FAP regulation AR608-18 requires that commanders receive briefs in their first 90 days on the installation. The brief is specific to what the commander’s responsibility is preventing domestic violence and child abuse, according to Smith. “A community educator responsible for teaching classes involving life skills, conducts an annual troop domestic violence training,” said Smith. “Troops are required per FAP regulations to receive annual training, and command is in charge of making sure that happens. They learn to identify, intervene, report and cope with DV.” FAP aims to prevent child abuse by engaging with families by providing life lessons through researched-based classes. Support programs for parents range from anger management courses,
new and expecting parent classes and the 5 Love Languages. For example, the new parent program allows staff to visit homes of families with children up to the age of 3 to provide support, she said. New parents in the military tend to be alienated from the traditional help received from family members or friends. “Aside from visitation services, there are a few classes outside of the home parents may attend,” said Smith. “In our Baby Bundles class parents get diapers, swaddling blankets, detergent and books.” The Baby Bundles course tends to have the highest attendance because both parents come, according to Smith. Fathers enjoy the opportunity to put on a pregnancy simulator to gain a better understanding of how much extra weight an expecting mother carries. For more information about upcoming family advocacy events please visit http:// www.jbmhhmwr.com/family-advocacy-program-fap
or keeps coming back they will want to submit a work order with DPW for a mold remediation project.” Historic buildings on the north end of Fort Myer built between 1895 and 1908 tend to have condensation issues, he said. “Especially pipes when switching from A/C to heat. If they weren’t wrapped properly or they are getting old, they tend to leak.” The most common areas mold finds refuge is underneath bathrooms and near wall units with internal drains that plug, causing water back-up. “They leak a lot,” said Apsey. “If you don’t dry up that area right away, and sanitize it, mold sets in.” For more information about DPW visit their page at http://goo.gl/SHTE9j. Po r o u s m a t e r i a l s
exposed to moist conditions for over 24 hours are at a high risk of sustaining mold growth and should be disposed of, or washed if possible, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Health risks associated with mold differ case-bycase, according to Apsey. “Mold doesn’t affect everyone in the same way,” he said. “The symptoms are similar to those of pet allergens or outdoor allergens, except they occur when you are inside around areas of severe mold growth.” Those with suspected health conditions related to mold should contact their primary health provider for proper treatment. To contact DPW about mold visit their website for hours and contact information http://goo.gl/SHTE9j.
10 Things, from page 1 established the Continental Marines in 1775. This year’s birthday message from the Commandant and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps is available online: http://www.hqmc.marines.mil/Portals/61/ Docs/239THB-DAYMESS.pdf. 3. Warrior Care Month. November marks Warrior Care Month for the Department of Defense. The theme for this year’s observation is, “Show of Strength.” The annual event is meant to draw awareness and a reaffirmation of commitment by the military community to the “best recovery and reintegration for the nation’s wounded, ill and injured service members, their families and the professionals who support them.” During this month, the Army’s Warrior Transition Command leads the Warrior Care and Transition Program, which enables the Army to evaluate and treat Soldiers.
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warriors with Army aircraft fly-overs and transportation of Honor Guard Soldiers to Dover Air Force Base. “The Soldiers standing on the parade field represent only a portion of the amazing team that comprises the Army Air Operations Group,” said Brown, the Group’s commanding officer. “Just short of 200 government and contract civilians are currently engaged providing essential services around the globe as aircraft maintainers, air traffic controllers, air traffic system maintainers, airfield service providers, and critical staff action officers.” Brown also recognized that many AAOG Soldiers remain at their posts on mission in Afghanistan, Germany, Hawaii and various locations in the continental United States. The AAOG plans, coordinates and executes aviation operations, including regional and worldwide priority air transport for the Army’s senior leadership, selected Defense Department officials and combatant commanders. The unit also conducts airfield operations at Davison Army Airfield, located south of Washington, D.C., and provides air traffic services support at the Pentagon.
4. New long-term TDY per diem rates. The DoD announced changes to longterm temporary duty (TDY) per diem rates, which will go into effect Nov. 1, according to a DoD news article. Longterm TDY is considered anything over 30 days. The change is meant to provide incentive for long-term travelers to seek “extended-stay lodgings,” which are often less expensive. Under the new provision, long-term TDY per diem will cap at a flat rate of 75 percent for travel between 31 and 180 days, and 55 percent for travel lasting 181 days or longer. 5. Corps seeks nominations. The U.S. Marine Corps is seeking nominations of five company grade and three field grade officers to serve as youth mentors for the 2015 U.S. Senate Youth Program, an annual education program sponsored by the U.S. Senate designed to provide select high school students from across the U.S. an opportunity to learn about government. Full details on how to nominate someone, to include points of contacts and administrative package requirements, are detailed in Marine Administrative Message 530/14, available online at www.marines.mil. But hurry – the Marines are seeking nominations no later than Nov. 3. 6. DoD Ebola resource available. There are dozens of available resources online on how to prevent contraction and recognizing the symptoms of the Ebola Virus Disease. But did you know the military health system and defense health agency is the official source for the Department of Defense’s Ebola-related information? To learn more, check out this DoDLive blog by Rosemary Freitas Williams, deputy assistant secretary of
Claims, from page 5 with the carrier within 9 months of the date of delivery. If you are filing with the MCO, you have to file your claim within two years of the date of delivery. Instructions on how to file a claim can be found at www.move.mil. Tip #5 – Ask for help when necessary. Claims personnel at your local MCO are able to help you if you have any questions or if you need further guidance on the claims process. Army personnel can contact the Fort Myer claims office at 703-696-0761 to set up an appointment. Marine Corps personnel are advised to contact the Marine Corps Base Quantico claims office at 703-784-9533.
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7. Returning troops to be monitored Returning troops to be monitored. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has decided that U.S. troops returning from areas affected by Ebola in West Africa will be monitored for a period of 21 days, according to an Oct. 29 DoD news article. The decision came after discussion “in great detail by the communities, by the families of our military men and women,” according to the article. The policy applies to all armed services and includes a review of the program within 45 days. 8. Progress in Iraq. Iraqi security forces are beginning to make incremental progress against the Islamic State of Iraq and other terrorists in Iraq, according to an Oct. 28 DoD news article. The report cites Pentagon Press Secretary Adm. John Kirby as stating that security forces are making progress in central Iraq to expand Iraqi control beyond the Bayji oil refinery. Meanwhile, in northern Iraq, a separate offensive has resulted in Iraqi forces regaining control of Zumar, a town some 40 miles southwest of Mosul. Still, Kirby admitted that a “major Iraqi offensive” against ISIL will “take some time,” according to the article. 9. Coming home. About 6,000 Sailors with the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group are returning to port in Norfolk, Va., after a seven month deployment in the Middle East, according to a U.S. Navy news release. The six-ship group deployed in February to conduct maritime security operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, as well as support of on-going operations over Iraq and Syria. The group participated in multiple offenses against ISIS terrorists in northern and central Iraq, according to the release. This is the group’s second combat deployment. 10. Military Family Appreciation Month. November is also Military Family Appreciation Month, a special observance designed to recognize the sacrifices of military personnel and their families. Backed by a presidential proclamation, this annual observance hopes to raise awareness about the importance of military families. The U.S. Army uses this observance to communicate about the importance of family resiliency and strength as a means of providing a strong and supportive environment for Soldiers to thrive.
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