Better half
Royal concern
Recognizing military spouses
Prince Harry visits ANC
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Defense officials aim to reduce adverse effects of furloughs
CONFRONTING NEW CHALLENGES
By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr. American Forces Press Service
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RACHEL LARUE
Navy Adm. James G. Stavridis, commander, U.S. European Command and NATO supreme allied commander, speaks during the launch of the book “Convergence: Illicit Networks and National Security in the Age of Globalization” at National Defense University’s Lincoln Hall on Fort McNair May 15.
NDU book addresses emerging networks that combine criminal, terrorist activity By Michael Norris Pentagram Assistant Editor
A book launch was held at National Defense University’s Lincoln Hall May 15 for “Convergence: Illicit Networks and National Security in the Age of Globalization,” a compilation of articles dealing with the linkage of national and international criminal and terrorist networks that threaten the stability of countries and alliances. The book, published by the university’s
imprimatur NDU Press, is edited by Michael Miklaucic and Jacqueline Brewer, who work for NDU’s Center for Complex Operations under the Institute for National Strategic Studies. The book includes 14 chapters by 18 different authors, three of whom were at the book launch participating in a panel discussion. The event kicked off with introductory remarks by Kenneth LaPlante, acting director of the William J.
Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies. LaPlante cited the growing confluence of political violence, drug trafficking and computer hacking, and said he hoped the book “will encourage future analysis to promote security and prosperity around the world.” Miklaucic described the origins of his book, explaining how “information, people and goods can travel more freely than ever before,” which while see BOOK, page 9
Following Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel’s announcement May 14 that most Defense Department civilian employees will experience up to 11 furlough days from early July through September, senior defense officials emphasized their goal to reduce adverse effects on the workforce and the mission. Speaking to Pentagon reporters on background, two senior defense officials discussed details of the furlough, exemptions and stressed their intent to lessen its effects. One official said it appears that about 15 percent — 120,000 of the department’s roughly 800,000 civilian employees — will be exempt from the furlough, and that number could rise once issues involving intelligence personnel are resolved. While the furloughs will save the Defense Department $1.8 billion, “it’s not something that we wanted to do,” the official said. Part of the department’s plan to reduce the furlough’s effects is to ask Congress allow shifting funds from one account to another, the official said. The services previously had taken steps in an attempt to avoid furlough, the official noted, with the Air Force stopping flights for 12 combat-coded squadrons and the Army canceling most of its combat training rotations. While all the services will experience furloughs, the official said, the Navy is getting a critical exemption for its civilian employees that work in shipyards and do nuclear maintenance, citing long periods required for maintenance and very little ability to catch up with maintenance on submarines and carriers. The official acknowledged furloughs will reduce efficiency across the department. see FURLOUGH, page 8
Commissary to close on Mondays due to furloughs By Julia LeDoux Pentagram Staff Writer
The Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Commissary will shutter its doors for 11 Mondays beginning July 8. “It will impact us, of course, big time for our customers that they won’t be able to shop in the commissary on Mondays,” said store director Nancy Mitchell. “The rest of our days will be normal [operating hours]. “We’re doing everything we can to minimize the impact this has,” Mitchell added. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel
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announced direct furloughs of up to 11 days for most of the Defense Department’s civilian employees May 14. “I have made this decision very reluctantly, because I know that the furloughs will disrupt lives and impact DoD operations. I recognize the significant hardship this places on you and your families,” he said in a statement. Mitchell said many customers may not even realize that the military’s food stores are part of the Defense Department and are overseen by the Defense Commissary Agency or DeCA.
“Everybody is getting these cutbacks right now,” she said. “We’re all straining.” The commissary workers union agreed that all commissaries would close on Mondays, Mitchell explained. She added that commissaries across the board are extremely shorthanded and hiring freezes have been in effect for some time. The staffing shortage combined with the Monday furlough closure means challenging times for Mitchell and her 102-member staff. She noted that stocking is done by contractors at nighttime during the week and shouldn’t be impacted.
“It’s the replenishment,” Mitchell underscored. “We don’t have the manpower always to replenish during the day. On the weekends it really hurts us.” Mitchell urges customers who shop, especially on the weekends when stock can dwindle, to take advantage of the special order service to ensure that they’ll be able to check every item off their grocery list. “You’re guaranteed [the item] is going to be here if you special order,” she said. “It must be one of DeCA’s products.” The JBM-HH Commissary at Fort see COMMISSARY, page 8
Employment hunt
Beating the heat
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Being prepared to engage with employers at job fairs
FMWR gears up for for fun summer activities
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Red carpet
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RACHEL LARUE
Headquarters and Service Battalion, Headquarters Marine Corps, Henderson Hall Commanding Officer Col. Ira M. Cheatham, right and H&S Bn., HQMC, Henderson Hall Battalion Sgt. Maj. Craig D. Cressman walk to meet Bonnie Amos, wife of Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, before she arrives at Rolling Out the Red Carpet for Marine Corps Spouses hosted by H&S Bn., HQMC, Henderson Hall at the National Museum of the Marine Corps May 10. She was the guest speaker at the event. For more photos of this event and other events honoring military spouses, turn to page 6 or visit www.flickr.com/photos/jbm-hh.
Community Spotlight • Name: Sgt. Jonathan Johnson • Where do you work?: Motor T Operator. • Military service: Marines. • Favorite sports team: Saints. • Favorite Book: “To Kill a Mocking Bird.” • Favorite food: Gumbo. • Favorite band: James Cleveland. • Favorite movie: “Boyz n the Hood.” • Favorite place you’ve ever traveled to or been stationed: Pattaya, Thailand. • What do you like most about living on JBM-HH?: How close we are to the monuments. • What are you and your spouse’s goals for the year?: Save more money. • What do you like most about living in the National Capital Region?: The sights. • What’s your favorite attraction to see in the NCR?: Smithsonian. • What’s the best advice you can give to a military spouse? Support your servicemember. • If you two won the lottery, what would you do?: Bless the church. • What advice do you have for someone getting stationed at JBM-HH?: Get out and explore. • What do you like about your military spouse?: After a hard day at work, we can talk.
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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 best one. And if you have a photo you think would make a great With a team of resource management savvy and technically competent DoD professionals, establish JBM–HH as DoD’s premier provider of consistent, qual- “Caption This,” send it in. ity services that enhance readiness and the overall well-being of our customers. Caption This #16 We must be ... - Experts at what we do … constantly improving our skills and knowledge. “This is the last time we buy a tent - Focused … set priorities and complete the mission. from IKEA.” - Committed … to the mission and each other, fostering a community of excellence. Mary C. Valko - 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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Safety tip Safety precautions during summer By Rhonda Apple Pentagram Staff Writer
During the summer months, it is important to take extra measures to step up our safety awareness. “During warmer weather, people are more active, participating more in sports and recreational activities. More accidents happen during this time of year,” said Leroy Brown, chief of safety on Joint Base MyerHenderson Hall. Brown said during the “101 Critical Days of Summer,” the military’s safety campaign which runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day, everyone is encouraged to step up safety measures to decrease the potential for accidents. Brown recently addressed summer safety at the JBM-HH town hall meeting. “I focused on heat injuries, water safety and privately owned vehicle and motorcycle safety,” said Brown. “I talked briefly about tick- and mosquito-born diseases, and also about barbequing safety.” He said the Army is increasing motorcycle safety concerns, as well as privately owned vehicle safety. “There has been an increase in motorcycle accidents among servicemembers. Most motorcyclists ride their bikes more during the summer season and may not be as accustomed to riding again when first moving their bikes from the garage and preparing for more frequent riding,” said Brown. “Never drive your motorcycle after drinking. Alcohol greatly impairs your ability to safely operate a motorcycle. If you have been drinking, get a ride home or call a taxi.” He also said motorcyclists should wear an approved helmet and high visibility, protective clothing. Avoid tailgating and riding between lanes. Maintain a safe speed and exercise caution when traveling over slippery surfaces or gravel. Brown said people travel more in the summer months and need to increase POV safety. “Do not drink and drive; use a designated driver; wear seat belts; obey the speed limit; don’t drive when you’re tired, and take rest breaks,” said Brown. “Adjust speed for conditions, don’t follow too close, maintain your vehicle, drive defensively and avoid using cell phones while driving.” Brown said water and boating safety is another major concern because “a lot of people have recreational boats and jet skis and enjoy recreational time at beaches and lakes. “It is imperative everyone apply water safety rules and regulations when they’re out on the water. Don’t drink alcohol and operate boats, don’t drink and swim, maintain safe distances from other water craft and people and be cognizant of where your children are when you’re around water,” he said. The safety chief also emphasized the swimming off limits zones for military members. “The Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Board has placed the Potomac River/Great Falls area off limits to all military personnel. The area along the Potomac River that extends from Sycamore Island to Chain Bridge is off limits due to strong undertow currents in this area,” said Brown. He provided a map of the area at www. army.mil/article/44615/safety-reminder--off-limits-zonesfor-military-personnel/. The summer season is the time of year when the potential increases for heat injuries. “Drink plenty of water; avoid heavy meals at lunch time; maintain a well balanced diet; wear appropriate clothing; use sunscreen and follow recommended work/rest cycles,” Brown said. “By following common sense safety rules and exercising caution, summer can be an enjoyable season without injuries and accidents.” For more summer safety advice, go to https://safety.army.mil/ or contact the JBMHH Safety Office at 703-696-0828/6996.
Patients urged to take advantage of RelayHealth Andrew Rader U.S. Army Health Clinic recommends the use of the Army Medicine’s Secure Messaging System, RelayHealth, to increase access to healthcare and mitigate enrollment limitations. Registered patients can use RelayHealth to communicate with their provider about non-urgent health conditions and symptoms, prescription refills and appointment requests through the secure RelayHealth system. For more information, contact Rader Clinic at 703-696-3476.
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Prince Harry meets wounded warriors, Walter Reed staff By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service
The Walter Reed National Military Medical Center has hosted celebrities, heads of state, sports stars, and on May 10 royalty, as Britain’s Prince Harry paid a visit to encourage wounded warriors and learn about the cutting-edge treatments being used to care for them. The prince, who visited Arlington National Cemetery earlier in the day, arrived at the bustling Bethesda hospital in his British Army camouflage uniform to hear about the technologies being used to treat wounded warriors, particularly amputees. A British Army captain who has deployed twice to Afghanistan, Harry mingled easily among the wounded warriors in the hospital, talking with several individually to ask about their injuries, their treatment and their prognosis for leaving the hospital and moving on with their lives. Visiting the computer-aided rehabilitative environment lab, Harry cheered on Army Spc. Corey Garmon during his first session on a large, round contraption that looks like a cross between a treadmill and carnival tilt-a-whirl. The prince leaned on a bar surrounding the device as Garmon, who lost both legs to an improved-explosive-device blast in Kandahar, Afghanistan, in July 2012, walked along a rolling stone path through a forest — all virtual and projected onto a giant screen in the darkened room. “We’ve got nothing like this back in the U.K.,” he told Garmon, who received his prostheses in November. But Navy Rear Adm. Alton L. Stocks, the Walter Reed commander who accompanied Harry throughout his visit, said much of the discussion focused on ways the American and British militaries share medical expertise and how they might collaborate closer in treating wounded warriors. In fact, one of the devices the staff demonstrated to Harry, a mechanical hand, is manufactured in the United Kingdom, Stocks noted. “He was very interested in our technology and how we can work together in the future,” the admiral said. “But the thing he was the most interested in was meeting with the warriors and the families. He has deployed himself, so he feels that bond, and that was obvious.” Harry visited the hospital’s Military Advanced Training Center, where dozens of wounded warriors were undergoing their rehabilitative regimens under the watchful eyes of their caregivers. The prince walked through the room, shook hands with the patients, posed for photos when asked to, and spoke with them quietly, individually, about their wounds and recovery. He laughed with them, occasionally grimaced when they described their injuries, and became, as one Soldier said, “just like one of the guys.” Army Staff Sgt. Tim Payne, a 30-year-old 10th Mountain Division Soldier who lost both legs during a dismounted patrol in Kandahar in Afghanistan in July 2011, praised the treatment he is receiving. “The care they have given us here is fantastic,” Payne said he told the prince. “You really can’t beat it, anywhere.” An avid swimmer who does much of his rehabilitation in Walter Reed’s pool, Payne said he also told Harry he hopes one day to swim the English Channel. “He said I’m crazy,” Payne laughed. “But overall, he seems like a really nice guy, and I think it’s really nice that he took the time to come visit us.”
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His Royal Highness, Prince Harry of Wales, and Maj. Gen. Michael S. Linnington, Military District of Washington commander, participate in a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery May 10.
Special Operator 2 Bo Reichenbach, a Navy SEAL who was medically retired after losing both legs above the knee to an IED in Afghanistan’s Oruzgan province in July 2012, said he was impressed that the prince was so interested in hearing his story. “He seemed like the kind of guy who would really like to spend more time talking with us,” Reichenbach said of the prince. “He was really interested in being here with us and talking about our health care. And we told him that we all want to be here, because for us, this is the best place.” Back at the darkened computer-aided rehabilitative environment lab, Harry watched as Garmon negotiated his platform as it sped up, slowed down and occasionally tilted to simulate rolling hills. To add to the challenge, Garmon was instructed to use his arms to bat away sinister-looking virtual birds that headed toward him from the screen. “One hundred, huh?” Harry challenged him, giving the thumbs up as Dr. Chuck Scoville, head of the department of rehabilitation, explained the lab’s function and the scoring system used to measure patient progress. Harry laughed and yelled out a few “heys” as Garmon swatted at the “birds,” then congratulated him for tallying a 72-percent hit rate during the session. Garmon told Harry he’s receiving “awesome” care at Walter Reed that helps him heal both physically and mentally. “Once you leave here, you are good to go,” he told the prince. Stocks said he wishes more people could have the chance to experience what Prince Harry saw at Walter Reed. What makes it so special, he said, are the medical caregivers who connect with families from the day they arrive until the day they leave, the families who stand by their loved ones and the wounded warriors themselves. “The people here are amazing,” Stocks said. “I believe it would be a wonderful opportunity for everyone in America to spend a day or two on this campus,” he said, “and see the spirit of these families and the spirit of these warriors” and their determination to move forward in their lives, whether in the military or as full members of society. “It is truly amazing, and not one that I have spoken to has any regrets,” Stocks said. “They are so proud to have served their country.”
Crisis communication made easy By Staff Sgt. Jennifer C. Johnson JFHQ-NCR/MDW Public Affairs
Communicating during a crisis just became easier in the nation’s capital thanks to state of the art equipment provided by the Program Executive Office Electronic Information Systems (PEO-EIS) command. The delivery of the last two manufactured combat service support, very small aperture terminals (CSS VSAT) to the U.S. Army was to the Joint Force Headquarters–National Capital Region and the U.S. Army Military District of Washington and highlighted by a ceremony held at Fort Lesley J. McNair, May 7. According to the CSS VSAT operating manual, the system is a satellite communications system designed to provide worldwide data and voice communications connectivity to users possessing little or no satellite communica-
tions training. “The CSS VSAT provides the JFHQ-NCR/MDW logistics communication capability for everyday and contingency operations,” said Maj. Charlie Fisher, JFHQNCR/MDW J4 Logistics Planner. “This is a vital entity for our organization in the NCR. It will give us up to 20 miles of wireless internet during an unforeseen event.” The CSS VSAT system is to provide Non-classified Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNET) access by means of satellite to CSS users almost anywhere in the world. PEO-EIS provided users at JFHQ-NCR/MDW a two-week training class in April on how to secure, transport, install, connect and perform each separate part of the system. “This ceremony is to mark the end of the PEO-EIS fielding for the U.S. Army,” said Fisher. “The
PHOTO BY STAFF SGT. JENNIFER C. JOHNSON
Maj. Gen. Michael S. Linnington (left), the Joint Force Headquarters–National Capital Region and U.S. Army Military District of Washington commanding general, and Col. Clyde E. Richards, Defense Communications and Army Transmission Systems project manager, prepare to cut a ribbon to signify the delivery of the last two manufactured Combat Service Support, Very Small Aperture Terminals (CSS VSAT) to the U.S. Army at Fort Lesley J. McNair, May 7.
system will help provide operations for our organization and our interagency partners if needed.”
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Community
Job fair helps veterans
Maj. Kurt Zortman regretfully announces the death of Capt. James Crisp. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to Crisp’s estate should contact Zortman, summary court martial officer, at 571-558-1899. Anyone who resides or works on a military installation, and is in possession of personal property belonging to Crisp, should also contact Zortman. PHOTO
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Sgt. Max Nellis (left) of the 289th Military Police Company, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), meets with a hiring recruiter while attending the job fair at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall May 9. Job fairs are a great place to gather information about potential employers and make contacts that can lead to a job.
Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard). “Most Soldiers seem to enlist between 18 and 22 with very little job-hunting or interview experience, then once the Soldier leaves the Army they have no idea how to get a job in the civilian market. The ACAP DOL workshop and these job fairs help Soldiers to get ready to join the civilian workforce and to learn how to do it. I’m glad the Army has made it mandatory training.” Job fairs have the potential to turn into mini-job interviews with the company recruiters. Attendees should dress appropriately and avoid extremely casual clothing. The best time to get to a job fair is shortly after it begins to give attendees an ample amount of time to talk with as many recruiters as possible. “This is my first job fair, and I hope that the companies are
looking to hire veterans with my skill sets,” said Spc. Tametris Walker, Headquarters and Headquarters Company of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard). “I feel confident that I will find a job for when I get out of the military; however, I am just not sure when it will happen,” Walker continued after meeting with some of the company recruiters. Job fairs provide a better sense of the attendee’s career options. One tip is to be sure to get business cards from the recruiters they meet. After attending the job fair, veterans, servicemembers, military spouses and Department of Defense civilian employees should have more of an idea about the opportunities available after their service is complete or while their spouse is stationed in the area.
National Memorial Day observance to honor America’s fallen servicemembers The annual National Memorial Day observance to honor America’s fallen military servicemembers is scheduled for Monday, May 27 at Arlington National Cemetery. The U.S. Army Military District of Washington will conduct a Presidential Armed Forces Full Honor WreathLaying Ceremony at 11 a.m. at the Tomb of the Unknowns, to be followed by an observance program hosted by the Department of Defense in Arlington’s Memorial Amphitheater. A prelude by the U.S. Air Force Band will begin in the amphitheater at 10:30 a.m. Both the wreath-laying ceremony and the observance program are free and open to the general public. No tickets are needed to attend these events. Space is limited to standing
News Notes Death notices Anyone with debts owed to or by the estate of Spc. Ryan D. Cox, 1st Bn., 3d Infantry Regiment, (The Old Guard), Fort Myer, Va. must call Capt. William Whelan, the summary court martial officer for the Soldier. Cox passed away April 27. Call Whelan at 703-696-0917.
Staff Sgt. Vern Dubois JFHQ-NCR/MDW Public Affairs
Army Community Service (ACS), Virginia Employment Commission and the Army Career Alumni Program (ACAP) joined forces to provide a job fair May 9 for veterans, servicemembers, military spouses and Department of Defense civilian employees on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Members of the DoD and military service and their family members are faced with the daunting task of finding new jobs to prepare themselves for life after their service or while living in the area. A job fair gives them the opportunity to practice their interview skills and provides a variety of organizations to include federal contractors, federal and local government agencies and private sector employment. “Due to the large amount of Soldiers getting out of the military, we expect a large turn out today,” said Judy Joyner, employment readiness program manager of ACS. “This is the closest job fair for those in the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and the Pentagon.” Those attending a job fair should come prepared and with a plan. Some of the things that they should bring are copies of their resume, a 30-second sales pitch, knowledge about the organizations that will be participating and energy. First impressions are important so bring a smile, a strong handshake and a positive attitude. “I have been to several job fairs and each one is a different experience,” said Sgt. Max Nellis of the 289th Military Police Company, 3d U.S.
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room only for the wreath-laying ceremony and seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis in the amphitheater. Attendees are encouraged to be at the Tomb of the Unknowns or seated in the amphitheater by 9:30 a.m. Free parking is available for vehicles in the Arlington National Cemetery Visitor’s Center parking lot from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. A free shuttle service will provide transportation to Memorial Amphitheater beginning at 8 a.m. Walking to the amphitheater is prohibited. After the observance is over, shuttles will provide transportation back to the visitor’s center until 2 p.m. Attendees will be required to pass through a security checkpoint to gain access to the ceremony. Prohibited items include:
large bags or backpacks, firearms and weapons of any type, laser pointers, aerosol containers, soda cans, umbrellas, coolers, picnic baskets, tripods, lighters, personal protection sprays, and insulated beverage containers. DoD identification card holders will not be permitted to walk from Joint Base MyerHenderson Hall into the cemetery. Instead, they must park on post and board a free shuttle bus at the Fort Myer Memorial Chapel. The shuttle service is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. For additional details, send an email to the U.S. Army Military District of Washington Public Affairs Office at usarmy.mcnair. m d w. m b x . m e d i a d e s k - o m b @ mail.mil. (From a Military District of Washington press release.) PHOTO
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West Point Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. John F. Campbell speaks during the West Point Society of D.C. and the National Capital Region Spring luncheon May 15 at the Fort Myer Officers Club on Joint Base MyerHenderson Hall. Camp bell was the guest speaker of the event and graduated from West Point in 1979.
Asian-Pacific Heritage Month JBM-HH will celebrate Asian Pacific Heritage Month May 22 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the community center, Bldg. 405 on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. A cultural performance will be made available. Contact Master Sgt. Juan Torres at 703-696-2964 or Sgt. 1st Class Michael Swinton at 703-696-8729 for more information. Exercise to affect parking on Fort McNair The crew of a V-22 Osprey aircraft will participate in a training exercise May 20 on the Fort McNair portion of JBM-HH. Military police will close down the parade field in front of the National War College, Bldg. 61, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Parking will not be permitted between 10 a.m.-1 p.m. along 2nd and 4th Avenues as well as on D Street at the front of the War College; however, military police will be at the site and will allow vehicular traffic along these roads except during landings and take-offs. The exercise is an annual event. For more information, call 703-6963291. ATM team qualifiers Registration is now open for this year’s Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Army Ten-Miler team qualifiers. This year’s Army Ten-Miler will be Oct. 20. Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation will host two ATM qualifiers this summer for active duty military only June 28 and July 26. Each ATM qualifier will be a 10K race on JBMHH beginning at 6:35 a.m. at the fitness center, Bldg. 414, on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH. To register online visit www.jbmhhmwr.com 2013 JBM-HH Army Ten Miler Qualifier. For further information, contact Todd Hopkins at 703-9391045 or email todd.a.hopkins.civ@mail.mil. Dress code All persons who visit or use the services provided in a JBM-HH facility such as the commissary, AAFES facilities, fitness centers, clubs and dining facility, are expected to comply with the appropriate dress and grooming standards. JBM-HH facility managers can deny someone access to the facility if the facility manager deems the person is inappropriately dressed. Zembiec Pool open The Maj. Douglas A. Zembiec Pool has opened for the summer season. Hours are TuesdayThursday 6 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday-Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m., closed Monday. For more information, visit www.mccshh.com/Pool.html. ACAP classes available Soldiers leaving the military have a number of ways to ease their transition and make finding the right job easier. The JBM-HH Army Career and Alumni Program has several upcoming classes available. For more information, visit www.jbmhh.army.mil/inc/ACAP%20Schedule%20 April-June%202013.pdf. Free Colonial Williamsburg tickets available Active duty military, reservists, retirees, veterans and their Family members are invited to Colonial Williamsburg Memorial Day weekend May 24-27. Get free tickets at JBM-HH community center while supplies last. Tickets are available to active duty servicemembers through May 17. On May 20, all other Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation patrons may pick up their tickets at the community center during regular business hours. Call 703-696-3470 for more information. Cyber Command looking for next HHC commander U.S. Army Cyber Command is looking for the next HHC commander to lead Soldiers, civilians and Family members of the command as it operates and defends all Army networks, conducts cyberspace operations and develops the future cyber force. Command interviews will begin on or about May 20. The command is a major/O-4 opportunity with anticipated change of command in the late summer. Senior captains with impeccable files will be considered. Candidates must be permanent change of station eligible for assignment
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News Notes Continued from previous page “Pershing’s Own” schedule to or already assigned to the National Capital Region. For more The United States Army Band information, contact Maj. Jahan “Pershing’s Own” will host the 8th Tolliver at jahan.tolliver.mil annual Army Orchestra Young Artist @mail.mil or call 703-706-1259. Competition Concert May 17 at 7:30 p.m. at Brucker Hall on the Fort Sunday brunch at Spates Myer portion of JBM-HH. Spates Community Club is now Movies under the moon hosting Sunday brunch from 10:30 The first movies under the moon a.m.-2 p.m. every Sunday. Prices are $13.95 for adults, $11.95 for children for this year will be May 18 on the 6-12 and kids under 5 eat for free. patio behind Spates Community Reservations are available and walk- Club on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH. “G.I. Joe: Rise of the ins are welcome. Cobra,” rated PG-13 will be shown. Henderson Hall parking Gates open at 7:30 p.m. with show structure maintenance time at 8:30 p.m. This is a free outEvery weekend until May 27, door family-friendly event, so don’t maintenance will be conducted on forget to bring a blanket or chair. In the parking structure adjacent to the event of high winds, rain or Bldg. 29 on the Henderson Hall por- severe weather, the showing will be tion of JBM-HH. All vehicles will cancelled. For more information, call need to be removed from the parking 703-939-1045. To check out future structure no later than 4:30 p.m. on movies under the moon or dive-in Friday until 11 p.m. Sunday through movies at the Fort Myers Officers’ May 27 in order to allow workers to Club, visit jbmhhmwr.com. perform maintenance. Any vehicles Repairs made on 50-yard pool not removed by 5:30 p.m. on Fridays The 50-yard swimming pool at the will be subject to towing at the owner’s expense. For more informa- Fort Myer Officers Club will be closed for emergency repairs May 20-June tion, call 703-614-5979. 8. This closing will allow the replaceTuition assistance ment of the pool wall and the reset of The GoArmyEd portal for Soldiers’ tiling around the 50-yard pool. use in requesting tuition assistance During this time, the 25-meter, figure has been turned back on. This will 8 and wading pools will be operaallow Soldiers to request tuition tional daily from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. assistance for the remainder of fiscal beginning May 25. For additional year 2013. For the balance of FY13, information, contact Christina the eligibility for tuition assistance Darensbourg at 703-696-0299 or and the annual caps, $4,500 per year Todd Hopkins at 703-696-0594. and $250 per semester hour, remain Patient education classes unchanged. Adopt a healthy lifestyle and ANC funeral schedule attend a nutrition education class at Funerals held at Arlington Rader Clinic. The pre-diabetes class National Cemetery often originate covers information on how to prevent and conclude on the Fort Myer por- or delay developing diabetes. The tion of JBM-HH when participants healthy heart class covers lifestyle use Memorial or Old Post Chapel or changes to improve high cholesterol one of the clubs for a reception. When and/or high blood pressure. A healthy a funeral originates at Memorial heart class will be held June 13 at 1 Chapel, expect traffic backups during p.m.; May 23 or June 27 at 8:30 a.m.; the time of the funeral. Carpenter a pre-diabetes class will be held June Road, which goes to the commissary 6 at 1 p.m. or June 20 at 8:30 a.m. and the Henderson Hall side of JBM- Classes are open to all beneficiaries HH, will be closed from 15 minutes of the military health system, regisand up to an hour after the start of tration is required. Call Beth Triner the funeral. at 703-696-7930 for more information. ICE lets your voice be heard Barbecue expo The Interactive Customer Evaluation System (ICE) allows cusThe Marine Corps Exchange holds tomers to submit suggestions for its annual American summer barbeimprovement, cite exceptional serv- cue expo May 18 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. ice and identify concerns with service in front of the store. The event feaperformance. Your comment card rat- tures outdoor cooking demonstraings are used to improve the products tions, beer tastings for patrons 21 and services available to you. To visit years of age and older and gourmet the JBM-HH ICE page, go to food tastings. A disc jockey will prohttp://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm?fa=site vide entertainment, and a pulled &site_id=356&dep=DoD. pork barbecue sandwich lunch will
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be available for sale. Call 703-979- pants must have a LinkedIn profile, 5420 for more information or visit be a member of at least two groups, www.mccsHH.com. and have at least 25 connections. Both sessions are held in Bldg. 29, Hearts Apart room 104, on the Henderson Hall porHearts Apart is a support group for tion of JBM-HH. Pre-registration is spouses, fiancés, parents or signifi- required and closes May 27. Call 703cant others of deployed or geographi- 614-6828. cally separated civilians and military Smooth Move class members. The group is designed to be A smooth move is an informal joint a fun networking opportunity for those experiencing separation from a service brief for servicemembers loved one. The next meeting will take planning a permanent change of staplace June 12 at American Legion tion. Learn about your new duty staPost 139 in Arlington, Va. For more tion, moving with Tricare, arranging information, call 703-696-0153/0156 household goods shipment with the transportation office, sponsorship, or email rene.s.fizer.civ@gmail.mil. housing and more. The next brief is Anger management set for May 30 at Bldg. 12 on the Anger management, an introducto- Henderson Hall portion of JBM-HH. ry presentation for adults, will be To register and for times, call 703held May 22 from 9-11 a.m. in the 696-0153/0156. Army Community Service classroom, Permanent change of station class Bldg. 201. Individuals attending the Marine Corps Community Services program will be given information on the basics of identifying what occurs relocation assistance program holds in their personal life when they make a permanent change of station class the choice to react to situations with May 30 from 1-3 p.m. in Bldg. 12’s anger. Pre-registration is required. classroom on the Henderson Hall Call 703-696-3512/6511 for more portion of JBM-HH. The class covers travel, movement of household goods, information and to register. resources such as Military Memorial Day picnic at the pools HomeFront and Military OneSource, Enjoy Memorial Day at the Fort and budgeting for your move. Those Myer Officers Club May 27 from 11 being stationed overseas can learn a.m.-8 p.m. There will be a disc jock- about overseas TriCare, passport proey, dancing, moon bounce, face paint- cedures, housing and sponsorship. To ing and fun for everyone. The event is attend, call 703-614-7202. open to those who hold pool or combiEFMP holds class nation passes; barbecue is for all JBM-HH’s Exceptional Family members and their guests from noon5 p.m. No reservations are required. Member Program is sponsoring Member’s guests are welcome to join Tricare/other benefits and safety the pool party for $10, payable at the issues for military and DoD civilian door. The Spendthrift Café is closed parents with children with autism for the event. For more information, and other cognitive disabilities class visit www.jbmhh mwr.com or call and support group, May 30, from noon-3 p.m., at Bldg. 201. 703-696-5147. Reservations are required. For reserLinkedIn workshop vations, contact Marcia O’Connor at The Marine Career Resource 703-696-8467 or TTY at 703-696Management Center offers two work- 4675. shops May 28 on using LinkedIn to network and search for a job. The first session, from 9-11 a.m., is for Please send your news notes to beginners and includes an introducthe Pentagram at tion to creating profile. In the second pentagramjbmhh@yahoo.com. session, from noon-3 p.m., partici-
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Military Spouse Appreciation By The President of the United States of America
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A Proclamation As long as there have been courageous men and women willing to protect our Union and our ideals, there have been extraordinary spouses at their side -patriots in their own right who serve and sacrifice in ways many cannot fathom. They are moms and dads who take up the work of two during deployments, shuffling their careers and packing up their lives whenever our Nation calls. They are dedicated employees at our businesses, committed volunteers in our communities, and essential caretakers for our wounded warriors. America's military spouses are at the core of our Armed Forces, and on Military Spouse Appreciation Day, we celebrate their contributions to keeping our country safe. Just as we are bound by a sacred obligation to care for our men and women in uniform, we are equally responsible for making sure their loved ones get the support they deserve. My Administration has taken steps to uphold that special trust, from investing in childcare and education for military families to providing mortgage assistance for military homeowners. Through First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden's Joining Forces initiative, we have partnered with the private sector to expand hiring for military spouses and veterans. We have also called on States to streamline credentialing and licensing procedures that hinder too many military spouses when they move from duty station to duty station. Military spouses with professional experience should not have to wait for work, and our businesses should not have to go without their skills. By simplifying the certification process, we can help ensure the financial stability of our military families, strengthen our Armed Forces, and spur growth throughout our economy. To learn more and get involved, visit www.JoiningForces.gov. In the past few years, we have seen every part of our society come together and make a real commitment to supporting our military families -- not just with words, but with deeds. Yet, we must do more to honor the profound debt of gratitude we owe our military spouses. Their strength and resolve reflects the best of the American spirit, and on this occasion, let us pledge once more to serve them as well as they serve us. NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 10, 2013, as Military Spouse Appreciation Day. I call upon the people of the United States to honor military spouses with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand thirteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-seventh. BARACK OBAMA
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Events honoring military spouses happened across the United States the week of May 6-10. Some of the events included The White House holding a Joining Forces initiative Mother’s Day tea in honor of military mothers in the East Room, May 9 with First Lady Michelle Obama and wife of the vice president Dr. Jill Biden. Bonnie Amos, wife of Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, was the guest speaker at Headquarters and Service Battalion, Headquarters Marine Corps, Henderson Hall’s Rolling Out the Red Carpet for Marine Corps Spouses at the National Museum of the Marine Corps May 10. Alicia Hinds Ward was named 2013 Military Spouse of the Year. Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation passed out “swag bags” during their spouse appreciation event May 6-8. To read more about the spouse events, log onto www.army.mil/jbmhh.
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Commissary, from page 1 Myer, is a 37,126 square feet facility with over 17,000 line items and brings in over $5 million in sales a month. Mitchell said that on May 14, what she called a “quiet Tuesday,” more than 2,000 people came through the store’s doors. “My average number of customers on the weekend is over 3,000 a day,” she said. “This is a special store. We have high-end clientele that come in here. They are a very demanding clientele. My employees are fantastic. Most of them have been
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here forever and a day. They know this clientele.” Mitchell also invited the store’s customers to its Annual Family Fun and Fitness event May 31 which will raise money for wounded warriors. In addition to food items that will be for sale, Army Community Service will be on-site providing games for kids, the Army Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) will have goodie bags, the Andrew Rader U.S. Army Health Clinic will provide nutritional and health information and a free Zumba class will be given. The event runs from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Memorial Day holiday hours on JBM-HH Most offices on Joint Base Myer-Henderson & Spirits – Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. CYSS – Building 483 – Closed. *C Hall will be closed Monday, May 27, in obserArmy Community Service – Closed. *A vance of Memorial Day, a federal holiday. The Fort Myer Fitness Center – Open from 9 *F following facilities and places of business will have altered hours during the upcoming holi- a.m. to 5 p.m. Fort McNair Fitness Center – Closed. *F day. This list is not all encompassing. Please Cpl. Terry L. Smith Gymnasium – Open *C check with the facility you wish to visit for more 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. details. Maj. Douglas A. Zembiec Pool – Open 8 a.m. *M Headquarters Command Battalion – Closed to 5 p.m. *H Library – Closed. May 24 (curtailed operations) and May 27. *L Old Post and Memorial Chapel – Closed May Recreation Center – Closed. *O *R Auto Shop – Closed. 27. *A Rader Clinic – Closed May 27. Fort Myer Officers’ Club – Open from noon *F *R Commissary – Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. *C to 5 p.m. for barbeque at the pool. Central Issue Facility – Closed May 27. Fort McNair Officers’ Club – Closed. *C *F Equal Opportunity Office – Closed May 24 Spates Community Club – Closed. *E *S Java Café – Open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 27. *J Fort Myer PX - Open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bowling Center – Open noon to 8 p.m. *B *F Fort Myer Shoppette – Open from 9 a.m. to MCCS Henderson Hall Car Wash – Open *F *M 5 p.m. 24/7. Fort McNair Shoppette – Closed. Legal Services & Claims Office – Closed *F *L Anthony’s Pizza – Open 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 24 and 27. *A Subway – Open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. *S Flower Shop – Open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. *F Barber Shop (Fort Myer) – Open from 10 *B a.m. to 4 p.m. Barber Shop (Henderson Hall) – Open from *B 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Barber Shop (Fort McNair) – Closed May 27 *B Cleaners/Alteration – Open from 9 a.m. to 3 *C p.m. GNC – Open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. *G Optical Shop - Open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. *O Firestone – Open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. *F Marine Corps Exchange, The Vineyard Wine *M
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Furlough, from page 1 “These people aren’t doing PowerPoint slides in the Pentagon,” the official said. “They are mostly outside of the Pentagon. They fix our ships, our tanks, our planes. They staff our hospitals. They’re teachers in our schools. I think we are going to seriously adversely affect the productivity in almost all support areas of the Department of Defense.” The furloughs will affect the Department of Defense Education Activity, which operates schools for military children living overseas and at some U.S. installations, the second senior official told reporters. “Our commitment to our service men and women who have children in these schools is that they will get an accredited school year,” the official said. Summer school will be held, the official added, and then the next school year will begin with five furlough days. The official noted that DODEA is in a special category because of the need to have an accredited school year. Despite efforts to mitigate the impact of furloughs, the official said, there will still be an unavoidable effect. “I think that the anticipated impact [will] clearly be the morale of our employees,” the official said. “I can tell you that we value every single civilian that works in the Department of Defense, and 86 percent of them work outside of the national capital region. They all add value to the mission that we do as a total force, and they’re clearly part of that total force.” The loss of pay civilian employees will face undoubtedly will affect them financially and in terms of their morale, the official said. “I believe that they will continue to perform in an admirable manner,” the official added, “but I am sure that there will be some morale impact.” Both senior defense officials emphasized the Defense Department’s reluctance to implement furloughs, but said the decision ultimately was made after exhausting all other options. “This is one of the most distasteful tasks I’ve had in more than 30 years of government service,” the first official said. “We depend on these people to do all of the things I mentioned before. I find it very tasteless.” “It’s a very painful process,” the second official said. “[The decision] wasn’t made lightly. It was made with a lot of pain and anguish.”
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Book, from page 1 having many positive benefits, poses “an existential security threat” by helping to strengthen “transnational illicit networks” that are engaged in laundering money, human trafficking, narcotics and terrorism. Miklaucic next introduced the event’s keynote speaker, Navy Adm. James G. Stavridis, the commander of U.S. European Command and NATO supreme allied commander. He described the admiral as an innovator, motivator, serious thinker and agent of change. Stavridis, who wrote the preface to “Convergence,” talked about the intermingling of groups with ideological agendas with those whose main goal is to make money, and how the two have merged in the last several decades. He cited the Taliban in Afghanistan and how it has used drug smuggling to finance its political agenda. “Weapons, cash and narcotics move along the same transnational routes,” he said. Stavridis said these illicit networks have become very resourceful and innovative in pursuing their goals, citing crudely-made cannons designed to shoot bundles of cocaine across international borders. The leaders of these networks “wake up every day and ask, ‘How can I innovate?’” the admiral said. “We’ve got to match that. We have to think harder and faster.” Stavridis espoused international cooperation in defeating some networks. He explained how the U.S., Russia, China, India and Iran came together with the U.N., the European Union and Combined Maritime Forces to adopt policies that combat piracy on the high seas. “Show me another endeavor which brings together all these nations,” he said. However, confronting illicit organizations will require more than just international diplomacy, Stavridis said. “We will need hard power. Soft power by itself is no power.” “We want to bring together a stream of intellectual thought that can improve 21st century security,” he emphasized. The book launch concluded with a panel discussion by “Convergence” contributors William F. Wechsler, deputy assistant secretary of defense for special operations and combating terrorism; Douglas Farah, a former Washington Post reporter and senior fellow at the International Assessment and Strategy Center and adjunct fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies; and Celina B. Realuyo, assistant profes-
sor of National Security Affairs at the Center for Hemispheric Studies. Alluding to a portrait of the pirate Barbarosa that Stavridis displayed on a screen during his presentation, Wechsler explained how piracy drove the birth of the Navy. At one time, he said, “Ten percent of the U.S. budget went to paying tribute to pirates.” Wechsler discussed how criminal networks and terrorist networks borrow tactics from one another, explaining how Mexico’s Zetas drug cartel used to try and operate under the radar before eventually expanding to kidnappings, video torture and cutting the heads off its victims – something it picked up from terrorist elements in the Middle East. Wechsler said the connection goes both ways. He referenced how the Iranian Quds Force tried to assassinate the Saudi Arabian ambassador to the U.S. in 2011 using elements of a Mexican drug cartel to carry it out. This sharing of tactics isn’t entirely new, he said, reminding the audience that a stagecoach robbery in the Republic of Georgia was meant to support the actions of Joseph Stalin and Vladimir Lenin in 1907. “Criminal infrastructure is just too useful to the
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terrorist organization,” Wechsler said. Farah, who covered Latin America and portions of Africa when he was a reporter, spoke about the overlapping networks of terrorist and criminal activity, at one point focusing on Liberia and how the trade in uncut diamonds helped finance the insurgency of former president Charles Taylor, who was later convicted of war crimes. Taylor didn’t know how to leverage uncut diamonds into acquiring weapons, Farah said, until he developed links to criminal networks. Government corruption also plays a part in empowering criminal and terrorist networks, Farah said. “Criminalized states can offer genuine passports that allow undetected travel,” he said. “We have to look at the big picture but also at the granular level … and ask who is the fixer,” Farah said. “It’s not unknowable, but we’re not that good at knowing it.” “We need the legal framework that empowers governments to pursue criminal networks. We need to develop and integrate technology,” said Realuyo. She said the private sector needed to be integrated into the fight against criminal and terrorist networks, explaining how many of those being extorted are in the private sector. “We have to find out how to engage them.”
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JBM-HH summer activities heating up, pools to open soon By Rhonda Apple Pentagram Staff Writer
Families looking for free, fun-filled entertainment on Saturday evenings are invited to Joint Base MyerHenderson Hall’s Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation “Movies under the Moon.” “For the first year, outdoor movies will be shown at Spates Community Club’s patio deck,” said Todd Hopkins, recreational specialist and special events coordinator with DFMWR. Spates Community Club is located at 214 McNair Road on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH. “Holding movie nights at Spates allows everyone to see six additional movies this season, as well as another location to see movies,” he added. The first movie night is scheduled Saturday, May 18 at 8:30 p.m. “G.I. Joe: Rise of the Cobra” will be shown. Families are encouraged to bring outdoor chairs and blankets for movie viewing. “There will be picnic tables and chairs available on a firstcome, first-available basis, but those are limited,” Hopkins said. Additional Saturday night movies at Spates include: June 8 – “Transformers,” 9 p.m.; June 29 – “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen,” 9 p.m.; July 13 in partnership with the USO “Movie on the Lawn” series – “Transformers: Dark of the Moon,” 9 p.m. with door prizes and refreshments available from the USO; Aug. 3 – “Grease,” 8:30 p.m.; and Sept. 13 — “E.T. the ExtraTerrestrial,” 7:30 p.m. “We’ll also feature the ‘Dive-In Movies’ series again this summer at the Fort Myer Officers Club 50-yard pool at 214 Jackson Avenue on JBMHH,” said Hopkins. The movies can be watched while floating in the pool on a raft, inner tube or sitting on the
pool deck so bring a flotation device, blanket or a portable chair. “These movies will also be shown on Saturday nights,” he said. “In the past, we’ve had movies on Friday nights, but parents had kids going to bed early before scheduled early morning sporting events on Saturdays. The feedback was Families had nothing to do on Saturday nights, so we switched to Saturday movie nights.” The ‘Dive-In Movies’ begin June 22 at 9 p.m. with “The Great Outdoors.” On July 6 at 9 p.m. the movie will be “Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted”; July 27 at 8:45 p.m. it’s “Summer Rental;” and “Ice Age: Continental Drift,” concludes the series Aug. 17 at 8:45 p.m. “The weather call will be about 4 p.m. the days movies are scheduled. If a movie has to be cancelled due to rain or heavy winds, we do not reschedule the movie,” said Hopkins. “Anyone can call 540-939-1045 to check for cancellations,” said Hopkins. “It’s fun to see Families come out and enjoy themselves. We average about 60 people at these movie nights in the past, but we have had as many as 100 people attend,” he added. Hopkins said due to budget restrictions, the Fort Myer community pool will be closed again this year. “The 50-yard swimming pool at the Fort Myer Officers Club will be closed for emergency repairs May 20 through June 8. This closing will allow us to replace the pool wall and reset the tiling around the 50-yard pool,” said Hopkins. “During this time, our 25-meter, figure-eight and wading pools will be operational daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. beginning Saturday, May 25.” For addi-
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Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation will host “Movies under the Moon” throughout the summer months. In addition to a new, free movie venue, FMWR will open the pools at the Fort Myer Officers Club Memorial Day weekend and end the summer with the annual Doggie Dip.
tional information contact Christina Darensbourg at 703-696-0299 or 703-939-1022 or Hopkins at 703696-0594 or 703-939-1045. Private and group swim lessons will be available as well as water aerobics; stroke-and-turn, and lifeguard training. For information, phone the pool office at 703-5225932 or email your contact information to Hopkins at todd.a.hopkins.civ@mail.mil and he will forward your information to the aquatic instructors. “Our last event at the officers club pool will be the annual Doggie Dip Sept. 7 from 10 a.m. until noon,” Hopkins said. For information on the pool and club membership, contact the officers club membership office at 703-5247000/0200.
In addition to the movies and pools, Hopkins said FMWR also sponsors fun runs as well as the Army Ten-Miler qualifier races for those who are trying out for the Fort Myer teams. There are two Army Ten-Miler qualifier races scheduled June 28 and July 26 for active duty military only. “We have 40 slots that servicemembers are eligible to compete for on our team,” said Hopkins. “We look for males who can qualify for an average of 60 to 70 minutes and females for 70 to 85 minutes for 10 miles.” The Army Ten-Miler is Oct. 20. There is also a fun run in support of Women’s Equality Day planned with the JBM-HH Equal Opportunity Office scheduled for Aug. 23. For more information on these events, and to register for the races, go to http://www.jbmhhfmwr.com.
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Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Commander Col. Fern O. Sumpter talks to guests May 14 at her luncheon to get to know community residents who live on JBM-HH.
News you can use Prostate cancer program The Walter Reed Bethesda prostate cancer support group’s quarterly speaker program will be held May 30 from 7-8 p.m. in the America Building, River Conference Room, next to the prostate cancer center, 3rd floor. The speaker is Catherine Gray, continence nurse for the urology clinic. Her topic is urinary incontinence. The program can also be viewed at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital via videoconference in the Oaks Pavilion, 1st floor, room 332. Spouses or partners are invited to attend. For men attending the Walter Reed program without military identification, call the prostate center at 301-319-2900 for base access. For more information, contact retired Col. Jane Hudak at 301-319-2918 or jane.l.hudak.ctr@health.mil or Vin McDonald at 703-643-2658 or vpmjam@aol.com. Annual community yard sale The annual JBM-HH community yard sale is set for June 1, rain or shine, from 8 a.m.-noon along Jackson, Lee and Sheridan Avenues on Fort Myer and on 4th Avenue on Fort McNair. The yard sale is open to everyone and JBM-HH residents are encouraged to participate. Set-up and staging is permitted on the sidewalks along Jackson, Lee, Sheridan and 4th avenues. Items may also be donated to the Thrift Shop, which will be open that day. ROCKS Inc. The Washington, D.C. Chapter of The ROCKS, Inc. hosts the 7th annual golf tournament at the Osprey’s Golf Course June 8 at 8 a.m. The chapter will sponsor five wounded warrior teams and host a day party. Details and registration information is at www.therocksdc.org or by calling 301-8569319.
Vacation Bible school JBM-HH Chapel will conduct ecumenical vacation Bible school June 2428 from 9:30 a.m.-noon in the Memorial Chapel fellowship hall with the theme “Kingdom Rock” for children ages 3 through 6th grade. Registration begins May 19 at 9 a.m. at Memorial Chapel and runs until all 50 slots are full. Call Betsy Hendrix at 703-696-6635 with questions. TARP training Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP) annual training will be held June 12 and July 17 at the Town Hall building on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH at 10 a.m. The training is conducted by the 902nd MI Group Fort Belvoir and is mandatory for all U.S. Army employees every year. For more information, call 703-696-0756. 1038642B
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Advertising Sales Representative Comprint Military Publications publishes military weekly newspapers, websites and special sections in MD/DC/VA and is looking for an energetic, organized sales representative to sell advertising into these products. Position requires cold calling/in person sales calls and maintaining existing advertising customers. Must be able to handle deadlines and pressures of meeting sales goals. Sales require in the field sales in MD/DC/VA. Prefer someone with print/online advertising sales experience. Position is in Gaithersburg office and hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. M-F. Comprint Military Publications offers competitive salary, plus commission and a comprehensive benefits package including pension, 401(k) and tuition reimbursement. To become part of this high-quality, high-growth organization, email cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: John Rives at jrives@dcmilitary.com EOE
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