January 17, 2015 - January 23, 2015, The Afro-American
The Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall(JBM-HH) Gospel Service hosted a holiday service members and family recognition banquet at the Fort Myer, Va. Officer’s Club. Nearly 300 guests enjoyed an evening of fellowship, inspirational music, door prizes, and a sumptuous meal that was highlighted by the awarding of “gifts” to military families and service members. The Rev. Dr. Rob Schenck gave a seasonal message and the gospel group, “Remnant” provided holiday music. Special guests included
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Col. Michael D. Henderson, JBM-HH Commander, Command Sgt. Maj. Randall E. Woods, CSM, JBM-HH and Sgt. Maj. Craig Cressman, Headquarters & Service Battalion. The event was documented photographically and shared with the guests. Chap. Devon Foster is the pastor.
Chap. Foster with the planning committee
Sgt. Betty, Sgt. First Class Trotter, Sgt. Smith, Sgt. Yaz, Sgt. Houser, Staff Sgt. Dinuzzo and Sgt. Martinelli
Rev. Dr. Rob Schenck, keynote speaker, Chap (Maj) and Mrs. Gerald Jacobs and Chap (Lt.) Devon Foster
Bernice Seals, Eric Seals Sr., Diona Hardge, Nathanial Hardge, Nivetia Hardge and Aveny Hardge
Our Samoan friends: Alvin Flimaono, Amethyst Taala, Vaueli Taala, Jairus Taala, Elora Taala, Jeremiah Taala and Angelina Roberts
The McDonald family, the Navarro family with guests
Recognition of service members and families by the Command Group and the Gospel Service Jerome Lindsey, Herman Williams, Min. Carnell, Jozet Johnson and Ethel Edmonds
Min. Donald Myers and wife, Cynthia (center) along with family members and Freda Womack (right)
Our Soldiers and Marines with the JMB-HH Command Group front and center Photos by Rob Roberts
Recognition of Sis. Bernetta Townsend, Minister of Music with her grandson in her arms by the Praise and Worship team.
Presenting the Miss DC USA Pageant contestants
The Douglas family (right) and their guests
2014 queens with the newly crowned 2015 queens
Presenting Miss DC USA 2015, Lizzy Olsen and Miss DC USA Teen 2015, Niara Tarleton-Allen
Miss DC USA Teen swimsuit competition Opening routine for the Miss DC USA Teens
Carla Crawford (center), pageant director presents tokens of appreciation to the current queens. Evening gown competition for Miss DC USA Teen contestants
Swimsuit competition for the Miss DC USA contestants Evening wear of the Miss DC USA contestants
Soldiers honored during the pageant shown here with Miss Maryland USA(center): Priscilla Smalls; Kiaya Jackson; Patricia Coates; Edgar Brookins and Tanza Green
The emcees: Chris Saltalamacchio and Kamie Crawford
Miss DC USA 2015 and Miss DC USA Teen 2015 were crowned Dec. 21 at the Renaissance Hotel in Northwest. The young ladies vied the coveted title by competing in swimsuit and evening gown competitions which was capped off with a Q&A session with the judges. Naira Tarleton-Allen was selected as Miss DC USA Teen 2015 and Lizzy Olsen was crowned Miss DC USA 2015. Prior to the crowning, the 2014 Miss DC USA Teen, Dominick Fink and the 2014 Miss DC USA, Ciera Nicole Butts took their final walk. They both were presented with special gifts of memory by the pageant director, Carla Crawford. Army Master Sgt. Tanza Green and Specialist Kiaya Jackson were also acknowledged as a salute to our defenders of the Nation. The next step for the queens will be preparing for and participating in national pageants this summer.
Former Miss DC USA Nicole White and Monique Thompkins
Miss DC USA Teen and Miss DC USA with the judges Photos by Rob Roberts