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By Julia LeDoux Pentagram Staff Writer Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall and the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) joined forces May 15 to host an annual safety day event on Summerall Field on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. With a variety of vendors on site, JBM-HH Safety Programs Manager Leonard Davis said he hoped that the event would remind service members that they are responsible for their own safety. “Their commander, their sergeant major, their squad leaders can’t be there all the time,” he said. Dan Goff of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary briefed Soldiers on how to stay safe while on and in the water. “Let’s talk about boat safety,” he said as a group of attendees gathered around a kayak he had on display. “You’ve probably heard that Great Falls is off-limits. It’s off- limits for a very good reason.” Potomac River waters in By Guv Callahan Pentagram Staff Writer For more than 60 years, the Army’s 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) has honored the nation’s fallen heroes for Memorial Day during Flags In, and on May 21, more than 1,000 Soldiers will set out into Arlington National Cemetery to keep the tradition alive. During Flags In, approximately 1,500 Soldiers will place a small American flag at gravesites in the cemetery, a duty The Old Guard has performed and upheld since it was designated the U.S. Army’s ceremonial and memorial unit in 1948, according to Arlington National Cemetery’s Web site. Soldiers will place flags at roughly 275,000 headstones, said Staff Sgt. Joseph Hanline, officer-in-charge of Flags In preparations. A team of 15 Old Guard Soldiers has been unpacking boxes of the flags – there are about 6,500 flags in each box – and see FLAGS IN, page 4 Safety becomes watchword on JBM-HH Vol. 62, No. 20 May 21, 2015 www.army.mil/jbmhh Published For Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Pentagram News Notes Memorial Day observance at Arlington National Cemetery The annual National Memorial Day observance to honor America’s fallen military service members is scheduled for May 25 at Arlington National Cemetery. The U.S. Army Military District of Washington will conduct a Presidential Armed Forces Full Honor Wreath- Laying ceremony at 11 a.m. at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, to be followed by an observance program hosted by the Department of Defense in the Memorial Amphitheater. A prelude by “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band will begin in the amphi- theater at 10:30 a.m. For more information, visit http:// go.usa.gov/3K5wY. Annual Memorial Day service The Mid-Atlantic Branch of the 2nd Indianhead Division Association will host a Memorial Day service at the 2nd Division Monument near 17th Street Northwest and Constitution Avenue in Washington, D.C., at 11 a.m. May 25. For more information visit www.2ida.org; call 919- 498-1910; or email 2id.pao@ charter.net. Stroller walking group Army Community Service hosts a stroller walking group from 9 to 10 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays in May (May 25 and 27) at Long Bridge Park, 475 Long Bridge Drive, Arlington, Va. This group is for parents, caregivers and see NEWS NOTES, page 4 Index Local forecast Holiday hours .............. page 2 Memorial Day message ....... page 2 Community ................ page 3 Asian/Pacific Heritage Month . . . page 3 Iwo Jima 7K results .......... page 6 JBM-HH pools ............... page 8 Classifieds ................ page 9 THURS. 65 | 53 FRI. 77 | 51 SAT. 75 | 57 SUN. 83 | 66 For more weather forecasts and information,visit www.weather.gov. By Jim Dresbach Pentagram Staff Writer Joint Base Myer- Henderson Hall Army Community Service Relocation Specialist Jennifer Blue knows first- hand how nerve-wracking a permanent change of station (PCS) can be to a service member or military family. The wife of Army Capt. Billy Blue III, a Black Hawk helicopter pilot with Army Air Operations Group on the Fort McNair portion of the joint base, Jennifer made a successful PCS from Fort Wainwright, Alaska to the Joint Force Headquarters-National Capital Region and the Military District of Washington. She helped her family transition from being arctic warriors to capitol city inhabitants by juggling motherhood, her husband’s deployment, travel arrangements and a multitude of forms and appointments with the assistance of ACS offices and connecting with others via social media. “My husband was deployed [to Afghanistan] while we were stationed in Alaska,” she said as she explained the complexi- ties of the move. “He got back in November, and we had to leave in December, so it was real quick. That was my first PCS as a spouse. It actually wasn’t too bad. I was nervous because there are so many different parts of a PCS. There are a lot of details to work out.” Local ACS relocation specialist knows firsthand about PCS see PCS, page 4 see SAFETY, page 4 PHOTOS BY SPC.KLINTON SMITH Flags adorn gravesites at Arlington National Cemetery during the annual Flags In event May 22, 2014. ABOVE: A Soldier from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) places flags at gravesites at Arlington National Cemetery May 22, 2014. Since 1948, Soldiers from The Old Guard have placed American flags at some 275,000 gravesites in the cemetery. COURTESY JENNIFER BLUE The Blue family, from left: Jennifer Blue, relocation specialist for Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Army Community Service; son Billy IV and U.S. Army Capt. Billy Blue III, know all too well the challenges of making a permanent change of station move. The Blues PCSed from Fort Wainwright, Alaska, to Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall last December.

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By Julia LeDouxPentagram Staff Writer

Joint BaseMyer-HendersonHall and the 3d U.S. InfantryRegiment (The Old Guard)joined forces May 15 to hostan annual safety day event onSummerall Field on the FortMyer portion of the joint base.With a variety of vendors on

site, JBM-HHSafety ProgramsManager Leonard Davis saidhe hoped that the event wouldremind service membersthat they are responsible fortheir own safety.“Their commander, their

sergeant major, their squadleaders can’t be there all thetime,” he said.Dan Goff of the United

States Coast Guard Auxiliarybriefed Soldiers on how to staysafe while on and in the water.“Let’s talk about boat

safety,” he said as a group ofattendees gathered arounda kayak he had on display.“You’ve probably heard thatGreat Falls is off-limits. It’s off-limits for a very good reason.”Potomac River waters in

By Guv CallahanPentagram Staff Writer

For more than 60 years, the Army’s 3dU.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)has honored the nation’s fallen heroes forMemorial Day during Flags In, and onMay21, more than 1,000 Soldiers will set out

into Arlington National Cemetery to keepthe tradition alive.During Flags In, approximately 1,500

Soldiers will place a small American flag atgravesites in the cemetery, a duty The OldGuard has performed and upheld since itwas designated the U.S. Army’s ceremonialand memorial unit in 1948, according to

Arlington National Cemetery’s Web site.Soldiers will place flags at roughly 275,000

headstones, said Staff Sgt. Joseph Hanline,officer-in-charge of Flags In preparations.A team of 15 Old Guard Soldiers has

been unpacking boxes of the flags – thereare about 6,500 flags in each box – and

see FLAGS IN, page 4

Safetybecomeswatchwordon JBM-HH

Vol. 62, No. 20 May 21, 2015 www.army.mil/jbmhh Published For Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall

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News NotesMemorial Dayobservanceat Arlington

National CemeteryThe annual National

Memorial Day observanceto honor America’s fallenmilitary service membersis scheduled for May 25 atArlington National Cemetery.The U.S. Army MilitaryDistrict of Washington willconduct a Presidential ArmedForces Full Honor Wreath-Laying ceremony at 11 a.m.at the Tomb of the UnknownSoldier, to be followed by anobservance program hosted bythe Department of Defense inthe Memorial Amphitheater.A prelude by “The President’sOwn” United States MarineBand will begin in the amphi-theater at 10:30 a.m. Formore information, visit http://go.usa.gov/3K5wY.

AnnualMemorial Day serviceThe Mid-Atlantic Branch

of the 2nd IndianheadDivision Association will hosta Memorial Day service atthe 2nd Division Monumentnear 17th Street Northwestand Constitution Avenue inWashington, D.C., at 11 a.m.May 25. For more informationvisit www.2ida.org; call 919-498-1910; or email [email protected].

Stroller walking groupArmy Community Service

hosts a stroller walking groupfrom 9 to 10 a.m. MondaysandWednesdays inMay (May25 and 27) at Long BridgePark, 475 Long Bridge Drive,Arlington, Va. This group isfor parents, caregivers and

see NEWS NOTES, page 4

Index Local forecast

Holiday hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 2Memorial Day message . . . . . . . page 2Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3Asian/Pacific Heritage Month . . . page 3Iwo Jima 7K results . . . . . . . . . . page 6JBM-HH pools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 8Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 9

THURS.65 | 53

FRI.77 | 51

SAT.75 | 57

SUN.83 | 66

For more weather forecasts and information, visit www.weather.gov.

By Jim DresbachPentagramStaff Writer

Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall ArmyCommunity ServiceRelocation SpecialistJennifer Blue knows first-hand how nerve-wrackinga permanent change ofstation (PCS) can beto a service member ormilitary family.The wife of Army

Capt. Billy Blue III, aBlack Hawk helicopterpilot with Army AirOperations Group on

the Fort McNair portionof the joint base, Jennifermade a successful PCSfrom Fort Wainwright,Alaska to the Joint ForceHeadquarters-NationalCapital Region andthe Military District ofWashington. She helpedher family transition frombeing arctic warriors tocapitol city inhabitants byjuggling motherhood, herhusband’s deployment,travel arrangements anda multitude of forms andappointments with theassistance of ACS officesand connecting with

others via social media.“My husband was

deployed [to Afghanistan]while we were stationedin Alaska,” she said as sheexplained the complexi-ties of the move. “He gotback inNovember, andwehad to leave in December,so it was real quick. Thatwas my first PCS as aspouse. It actually wasn’ttoo bad. I was nervousbecause there are somanydifferent parts of a PCS.There are a lot of detailsto work out.”

Local ACS relocation specialistknows firsthand about PCS

see PCS, page 4

see SAFETY, page 4

PHOTOS BY SPC. KLINTON SMITH

Flags adorn gravesites at Arlington National Cemetery during the annual Flags In event May 22, 2014. ABOVE: A Soldier from the 3dU.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) places flags at gravesites at Arlington National Cemetery May 22, 2014. Since 1948, Soldiersfrom The Old Guard have placed American flags at some 275,000 gravesites in the cemetery.

COURTESY JENNIFER BLUE

The Blue family, from left: Jennifer Blue, relocationspecialist for Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’sArmy Community Service; son Billy IV and U.S. ArmyCapt. Billy Blue III, know all too well the challengesof making a permanent change of station move. TheBlues PCSed from Fort Wainwright, Alaska, to JointBase Myer-Henderson Hall last December.

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Almost all activities on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall will be closed Monday, May 25.The following facilities and places of business have reported open or closed hours for May25. Unless otherwise noted, this list applies to May 25. This list is not all encompassing;please check with the facility you wish to visit for more details.

Auto Shop Closed. For more information, call 703-696-3387.

American Clipper Barber Shop Open 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. For more information,call 703-271-8177.

Bowling Center Open noon to 6 p.m. For more information,call 703-528-4766.

MCCS Car Wash Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Commissary Open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

AAFES Main Exchange Open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

AAFES Concessions: Barber Shop, Cleaners,GNC, Petals and Blooms, Optical Shop andSubway

Open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Firestone Open 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

AAFES Express (Shoppette) Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

AAFES Express Service Station (gas pumps) Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week to thosewith credit card.

Fort McNair AAFES Express Service Station(gas pumps)

Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week to thosewith credit card.

Military Police Station Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.For more information, call 703-696-3525.

Marine Corps Exchange, Vineyard Wine &Spirits and NEX Uniform Center

Open 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. For more information,call 703-979-8420.

Fort Myer Fitness Center Open 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. NOTE: no organized classes.For more information, call 703-696-7867.

Fort McNair Fitness Center Closed. For more information, call 202-685-3117.

Cpl. Terry L. Smith Gymnasium Open 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. For more information,call 703-614-7214.

Headquarters Command Battalion,Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH

Closed. For more information, call 703-696-8163.

Rader Health Clinic Closed. For more information, call 703-696-2977.

Java Café Open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information,call 571-483-1962.

Library Closed. For more information, call 703-696-3555.

Fort Myer Pool Complex Open 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Zembiec Pool Open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Retention Closed. For more information, call 703-696-1321.

Recreation Center Closed. For more information, call 703-696-3470.

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In honor

U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY SPC. CODY W. TORKELSON

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan B. Battaglia, left, senior enlisted advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, lays a wreath at the Tomb of the UnknownSoldier in Arlington National Cemetery on Armed Forces Day, May 16. Battaglia was joined by senior enlisted leaders from all branches of the armed services (notpictured) during the ceremony. Armed Forces Day was established in 1949 by President Harry S. Truman as a day to offer thanks to U.S. service members forservice to the United States, according to the Department of Defense.

JBM-HH Memorial Day holiday hoursJBM-HH Memorial Day holiday hours

ByMaj. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan

Commanding GeneralJFHQ-NCR/MDW

OnMay 30, 1868, then-CongressmanJames A. Garfield gave an address atArlington National Cemetery encour-aging Americans to remember the heroicsacrifice of all those who “accepteddeath, and thus resolved all doubts,and made immortal their patriotismand their virtue…here let them rest,asleep on the Nation’s heart, entombedin the Nation’s love!” This sentimentshould have special significance for uson this Memorial Day, May 25, 2015,as we strive to both commemorate fallenservice members and protect the Nationand freedom for which they sacrificed.Along withMemorial Day’s somber

remembrance, many of us will use thisholiday weekend to kick off the seasonof warmer weather, time off and travel.As you enjoy the upcoming summermonths, I hope that you will keep inmind the safety of your co-workers,loved ones and yourselves. Historically,we have experienced some of our mostsevere off-duty accidents during thespring and summer timeframe, and Itherefore encourage all commanders andleaders to promote awareness of the risksandmitigationmeasures associated withdriving, riding motorcycles, sports andwater-related activities throughout the

season. Resources to assist you with thisare available at http://go.usa.gov/38me3.Whether you will be participating in

our NationalMemorial Day Observanceon May 25th at Arlington NationalCemetery, spending time with lovedones or simply enjoying the holidayweekend, I encourage you to pauseto consider the debt of gratitude weowe the men and women that this daycommemorates.I hope that each of you have a safe

Memorial Day and summer season.

JFHQ-NCR/MDWMemorial Day message

OFFICIAL U.S. ARMY PHOTO

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The Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Communitycelebrated Asian-AmericanPacific Islander HeritageMonthMay 14 with a presentation andfood sampling at the communitycenter on the Fort Myer portionof the joint base.“When we talk about what it

means to be Asian-American, tome it is a commitment to country,to family, to community,” said

Army Chap. (Col.) Samuel Lee,who served as guest speakerfor the event.Asian-American Pacif ic

Islander Month was establishedin 1977 when then-CongressmenFrank Horton and NormanMineta and then-Sen. DanielInouye introduced resolutionsasking then-President JimmyCarter to declare the first 10 daysofMay, the month when the firstJapanese immigrants arrived in

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By Jim DresbachPentagram Staff Writer

Premiere student musiciansfrom theNational Capitol Regionarea blended with the Army’spremiere music makers May 15to convert symphonic classicsto poetry on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall.Cellist Allison Park, the winner

of The U.S. Army Band’s 2015Young Artist Competition, andTheU.S. ArmyOrchestra broughtCamille Saint-Saens’ 143-year-old concerto to the BruckerHall stage during “Pershing’sOwn’s” Symphonic Poetryconcert. Following her featuredperformance, Park was joinedon stage by the competition’s

finalists and honorable mentionstudents for the evening’s finaltwo musical selections.“They do make a difference,

don’t they?” said The U.S. ArmyBand Commander Col. TimothyJ. Holtan after the students andArmy orchestra combined toperform Liszt’s Les Preludes,Symphonic Poem No. 3.Following a pair of rehearsals,

Park teamed with the Armyorchestra to offer Cello ConcertoNo. 1 in A Minor, Op. 33. Theconcert gave the cellist the oppor-tunity to musically express herselfin front of family and friends.“This is really fun but stressful

performing in front of your peersand friends while they watch youperform,” Park said following the

concert. “It was a really greatexperience, but I love workingwith friends.”In March, Park competed

and won the 10th Annual U.S.Army Orchestra Young ArtistCompetition, which was open toDistrict of Columbia area highschool musicians who excelled instring, woodwind, brass, guitarand percussion instruments.Holtan was impressed with Park’smusical pedigree.“Her musicality is mature well

beyond her 16 years, and I believethat our audience was tickledto hear her performance of theSaint-Saëns 1st Concerto,” theTUSAB commander said.

Students, TUSABperform musical poetry

By Julia LeDouxPentagram Staff Writer

Dashing Prince Charmings wearingMarine dress blues and girls lookingadorably like princesses lit up the Sheratonat Pentagon CityMay 16 during a DaddyDaughter dance held byHeadquarters and

Service Battalion, Headquarters MarineCorps, Henderson Hall.“I’ve got four daughters here,” said

Master Sgt. Jeremy Owens, who was oneof the organizers of the event. “These arethe memories they will take forward.”Onhand for the eventwere 106 daughters

Gen. Dempsey reenlistsTOG Soldiers at Pentagon

JBM-HH honors contributionsof Asian-Americans andPacific Islanders

By Jim DresbachPentagramStaff Writer

Eight U.S. Army 3dInfantry Regiment (TheOld Guard) Soldiersspent part of May 13 ata special Pentagon reen-listment with the JointChiefs of Staff ChairmanGen.Martin E. Dempseyserving as the reen-listing officer.

Five TOG 1st BattalionSoldiers including Sgt. 1stClass Bryan A. Kincaid,Sgts. Richard C. Allenand Cody E. Carpenterand Spcs. Dustin T. Davisand Ryan M. Lorentzplus B Company’s StaffSgts. Paul F. Mandrelland David R. Johnstonand Sgt. Shay C. Lomasagain solemnly swore todefend the Constitutionand protect the UnitedStates from all enemies,

foreign and domestic.T h e c e r e m o n y

took place inside thePentagon’s Flag Room.The Old Guard’s

Mandrell, of Huntsville,Ala., who reenlisted foran additional three years,explained that this groupof reenlistees wanted awrinkle in the mass re-up.“What a unique experi-

ence that was,” Mandrell

see DANCE, page 5

see HERITAGE, page 5

Princesses and their PrinceCharmings dance the night away

H H H The United States Army Band H H HCALENDAR OF EVENTS

May 21 7:30 p.m. The U.S. Army Concert Band will perform with guest conductor Dr. Kevin Sedatole of the Michigan State University College of Music atBrucker Hall on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH.

May 27,June 3, 10,17, 24

7 p.m. TwilightTattoo is a military pageant at Summerall Field on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH.The tattoo features Soldiers of the 3d U.S.Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard),The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps,The U.S. Army DrillTeam, The U.S. Army Blues, a soloistfromThe U.S. Army Chorus and vocalists ofThe U.S. Army Band Downrange andThe U.S. ArmyVoices.This event is free and open tothe public. No tickets are required. Pre-ceremony live music begins at 6:30 p.m.

May 23 4 p.m. The U.S. Army Band Downrange will perform a military appreciation concert atThe Shops at Fairfax Corner in Fairfax,Va.

May 24 4 p.m. The U.S. Army Brass Quintet will perform at Harris Pavilion at Historic Downtown Manassas,Va.

May 24 8 p.m. The U.S. Army Band will perform in the National Memorial Day Concert on theWest Lawn of the U.S. Capitol inWashington, D.C.

May 25 noon The U.S. Army Blues will perform at the Memorial Jazz Festival atWaterfront Park in Alexandria,Va.

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. Call 703-696-3399 forup-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.

see RE-UP, page 7

see CONCERT, page 7

PHOTO BY MASTER SGT. NATE GALLAHAN

Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, center, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, reenlistsSoldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) during a May 13 cer-emony at the Pentagon.

PHOTO BY DAMIEN SALAS

Maj. Jeremiah Hughes and daughter Grace, 3, share a slow dance during theHeadquarters and Service Battalion, Headquarters Marine Corps, Henderson HallDaddy-Daughter Dance May 16 at the Pentagon City Sheraton Hotel in Arlington.

PHOTO BY DAMIEN SALAS

In recognition of May as Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Chap. (Col.) Samuel Lee,command chaplain, Northern Regional Medical Command Headquarters, gives remarks May 14 duringan event called Many Cultures, One Voice: Promote Equality and Inclusion, in the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Community Center.

PHOTO BY SGT. 1ST CLASS SUZETTE NIESS

Allison Park, 16-year-old cellist from George C. Marshall High School,shakes hands with Sgt. 1st Class Krista Smith, concert master,The U.S. Army Orchestra, after performing with the orchestra inBrucker Hall on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-HendersonHall March 9. Col. Timothy S. Holtan, TUSAB commander, right,directed the concert. Park won first place in the orchestra’s 10thAnnual Young Artist Competition in March. Parks and the orchestraperformed Camille Saint-Saens’ 143-year-old concerto before beingjoined on stage by the competition’s finalists and honorable mentionstudents for the evening’s final two musical selections.

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sharpening the ends of someof them for easier placementin the ground.Companies of Soldiers

will pack their ruck sackswith flags and place themin the cemetery’s sectionsstarting at 4 p.m. May21. Each of them will gofrom gravesite to gravesite,placing a flag 12 inchesfrom the headstone.“Each company is

assigned certain sectionswithin the cemetery,”Hanline said. “If onecompany has fewer peopleand isn’t getting theirsection done as fast, anothercompany will move over andhelp out once they’re done.”Hanline, who will par-

ticipate in his third FlagsIn as an Old Guard Soldierthis year, said the traditionis, like all of the ceremonialduties the regiment performin the cemetery, foremostabout dignity and respect.“Each one of the people

that’s buried in there hasserved their country, andit’s just nice to be able toperform this memorialto them and to payrespects,” he said.Not all of the graves

at Arlington NationalCemetery get visited atother times in the year, hesaid, but Flags In is a wayfor every person whomadethe ultimate sacrifice to beremembered.“Sometimes some of

those people that are buriedthere don’t have family tocome visit them,” Hanlinesaid. “This is one time

of year that each head-stone within the cemeterygets a visitor.”With all of The Old

Guard participating, flagplacement is expected to

take three to four hours.For more informa-

tion about Flags In,visit Arlington NationalCemetery’s Web site atwww.arlingtoncemetery.mi l /Plan-Your -Vis it /

Events-and-Ceremonies/C e r e m o n i e s - a n d -Traditions/Flags-In.

Pentagram staff writer GuvCallahan can be reached [email protected].

Great Falls Park stretchingfrom the Sycamore Islandarea to the Chain Bridge areoff-limits to all swimmers,waders and cliff diversdue to its rushing water,under currents, underwatercaves that can easily trap aswimmer, rapids and largerocks and stones.The prohibition of

water activities in theGreat Falls/Potomac RiverGorge area is the law inMaryland, Virginia and theDistrict of Columbia, anda directive against wateractivities was issued bythe Military District ofWashington in 1984.Goff also reminded

service members thatwhen out on a kayak theyare legally required to havelife jackets. He also urgedthem to carry a whistle andflashlight as well.Kerry Kolhof, The Old

Guard’s regimental safetymanager, said that accidentscan occur when even oneminor safety precautionis overlooked.“I’ll give you the tools,

but you’ve got to usethem,” he said.Army Sgts. Jason Ross

and Daniel Two Crowdiscussed vehicle safetywith their fellow Soldiers,stressing the importanceof correct tire pressure andtread; properly working

brakes, headlights, tail-lights, seatbelts andmirrors.The event also helped

to kick-start awareness ofother larger safety cam-paigns – such as the ArmySummer Safety Campaignand Motorcycle SafetyAwareness Month, whichboth take place in May.June marks national SafetyAwareness Month.T h e Mo to r c y c l e

Mentorship Program alsoheld a safety ride May15. Forty-eight riders ofall ages and skill levelsmade the ride from thebase to the Shenandoah,said Army Staff Sgt. AllanSpringer, who helpedorganize the ride.“It was a great way to get

out and meet other ridersin the NCR,” he said.Springer said many

of those who partici-pated had never ridden insuch a group.“Our range of experi-

ence was less than a yearof riding to 44 years ofriding,” he said.For more summer safety

articles, facts and tips, visitthe following websites:U.S. Army Combat

Readiness and SafetyC e n t e r : h t t p s : / /safety.army.mil/.Naval Safety Center:

w w w. p u b l i c . n a v y .m i l /comnav sa fecen /Pages/index.aspx.

Pentagram Staff WriterJulia LeDoux can be reachedat [email protected].

SAFETYfrom page 1

children (ages five and below) in strollers. All fitnesslevels are welcome. For information or to registercall 703-696-3512.

Zembiec Pool to reopenThe Maj. Douglas A. Zembiec Pool on the

HendersonHall portion of the joint base will re-openfor the summer swim season May 25. Summerhours areMonday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.;Saturdays and holidays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., andclosed Sundays. For more information, see www.mccshh.com/pool or call 703-693-7351.

Baby bundlesPrepare your home and relationship for the changes

needed with the arrival of a new baby. This class,sponsored by Army Community Service, will be heldMay 22 from noon to 2 p.m. in the ACS classroomin Bldg. 201 on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH.A brief overview of the labor and delivery process,newborn care and baby-proofing homes will bediscussed. Individuals will receive a bag of free babycare and safety items. For more information or toregister, call 703-696-3512.

EFMP open swimThe Exceptional Family Member Programs on

JBM-HH announce an open swim session alternateSaturdays beginningMay 30 at the Zembiec Pool ontheHendersonHall portion of the joint base. EFMPfamilies will have a designated area in which to swimand there is a portable chair lift available. Upcomingdates are June 13 and 27; July 11 and 25; and Aug. 8and 22. All services’ EFMP families may participatein this free open swim. Register one day in advanceby calling 703-696-0783 or 703-693-5353.

Lord Fairfax Silver ChapterUSAWOA meets

The Lord Fairfax Silver Chapter, U.S. ArmyWarrant Officer Association will hold its monthlychapter meeting May 27 in the Fort Belvoir GolfCourse dining room starting at 5:30 p.m. All active,reserve and retired warrant officers are invited andencouraged to attend. Contact chapter president CW5PhyllisWilson at 703-407-6164 formore information.

Click it or ticket campaignruns through May 31

JBM-HH law enforcement will join law enforce-ment officers across Virginia who are looking forthose who break the Commonwealth’s seat beltlaws. Virginia law requires all front-seat occupantsof motor vehicles be restrained, and any child pas-senger up to age 18 to be properly restrained in anappropriate child safety seat or seat belt. The lawalso requires that rear-facing child restraint devicesbe placed in the back seat of a vehicle. Properlywearing seat belts and ensuring children are in acar seat is not only the law, but doing so will savelives during a crash.

ACE training scheduled for June 3The Army Substance Abuse Prevention class -

Suicide Awareness - Ask, Care, Escort (ACE) training– is scheduled for June 3, 1 to 3 p.m., in Bldg. 230on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. Seats inthis mandatory class are limited, please call or emailMarian Upton, employee assistance professional, [email protected] or call 703-696-3787if planning to attend.

Hiring Heroes Career FairThe JBM-HHSoldier for Life-TransitionAssistance

Program office and the Department of Defense’sDefense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service are co-hosting a Hiring Heroes Career Fair June 4 from 9a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Spates Community Club at 214McNair Road on the Fort Myer portion of the jointbase. Service members, veterans, retirees and familymembers arewelcome to attend andnetworkwithDoDemployers, other federal agencies and private sectorfirms. Formore information, contact Sylvia Parker at571-372-2124 or email [email protected].

Golf with usMarine Corps Community Services Henderson

Hall Semper Fit’s season Golf With Us tournamentsare under waymonthly through September. The Junetournament will take place at The Gauntlet GolfClub in Fredericksburg, Va., on June 19 beginningat 8:30 a.m. Reservations are due by June 12 andthose interested in playing can find more informa-tion and a link to register at www.mccsHH.com/GolfWithUs. Need clubs? Check them out from theCpl. Terry L. Smith Gymnasium gear issue. Formore information, call 703-697-2706.

Purple Heart golf classicChapter 353 Military Order of the Purple Heart

will host their annual golf class June 19 at the FortBelvoir golf course starting at 7 a.m., tee-timesbeginning at 9 a.m. The event is a 4-person, cap-tain’s choice scramble format. Registration includesgreen fees, golf cart, breakfast, lunch, photos andawards. For more information contact Jessica Sheaat 703-254-4635; via email at [email protected] or visit www.chpt353mophgolfclassic.com.

See something, say somethingJBM-HH officials ask everyone to take part in the

Department ofHomeland Security’s “See something,say something” campaign. Noticeable or suspiciousactivity that should be immediately reported include:persons monitoring or photographing JBM-HHfacilities or gates; lost or compromised security codesor access cards to critical facilities; multiple peoplewho appear to be working in unison exhibiting sus-picious behavior; receipt of a threatening phone callor correspondence, including via social media, suchas bomb threats; drivers attempting to park vehiclesnear public events (such as the Twilight Tattoo); sub-

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NEWS NOTESfrom page 1

The details and decisions canbecome immense. Pinpointing datesin order to give a 30-day notice ofvacancy, making travel plans forthree (the Blues have a 16-month-oldson), finalizing the day the moverswould arrive and looking forward tofinding a new home were all partsof the move.Fortunately, she worked as a

housing specialist on FortWainwright,so she knew to be prepared for onepart of the PCS which throws somemilitary families the most curve balls.“As soon as we got here – the next

day – we were looking at houses, andwe were looking all over the city,”she said about the housing angle ofthe move. “There’s only so muchyou can do online. People can havea home to rent and have the most

beautiful pictures, but until you seeit [in person], you don’t know whatyou’re going to get.”Jennifer said the best advice she

can give to incoming or outgoingservice members is to not rent or buyreal estate before viewing potentialproperties in person.To lessen the stress of traveling with

their baby, Billy Blue IV, the coupledecided to pass on a three-day, 4,192-mile car ride and instead flew to theirnew post. Now inWashington, D.C.,for nearly a half year, the stress of themovewas softened by Internet researchand finding friends on social media.Her initial encounter with Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall’s ACS officecame through a Facebook connection.“Wemade it [the move] into a great

opportunity,” the Detroit, Mich.,native said. “We really wanted torealize all the resources out therethat are available. Things like ACSand the relocation program. There

is tons of information for any baseyou are relocating to.”Blue now assists the nearly 1,620

MDW Soldiers as well as all ofJBM-HH’s service members andfamilies who annually move to othermissions around the globe. She notesthe bottom line for any Soldier andhis/her family has to do with realestate and location, location, location.“When a Soldier comes in – they

want a place to live – they need ahouse, and they need to get theirfamily settled,” she said. “As amilitaryspouse, I know what kinds of ques-tions they are going to be wonderingabout. From my own experience, Iknow how to answer the questionsor get them with the right person.”Blue can be reached electronically

at [email protected] or by phoneat 703-696-0153.

Pentagram staf f wr iter JimDresbach can be reached at [email protected].

PCSfrom page 1

FLAGS INfrom page 1

PHOTO BY SPC. CODY W. TORKELSON

Soldiers watch workers from Dominion Power demon-strate the dangers of electrical lines during a safetyday event on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall May 15.

PHOTO BY SPC. KLINTON SMITH

Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) receive bundles ofAmerican flags May 22, 2014, at Arlington National Cemetery. Soldiers spend hoursplacing the flags at some 275,000 gravesites in the cemetery, an annual event TheOld Guard has conducted since 1948.

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and their dads, includingMaj. JeremiahHughes andhis daughter, Grace, 3.“I love it,” he said.

“I was deployed for thesecond year of her life. I’mstill her Prince Charming.”Col. Holden Dunham

spent time sweepinghis daughter, Gwennie,7-and-a-half, around thedance floor.“These opportuni-

ties are so rare, you’vegot to take advantage ofthem,” he said.When asked what

she liked best about theevening, Gwennie had aone word answer as sheheld her dad’s hand.“Everything,” she said

with a wide smile.

In addition to dancingto some of today’s hottesthits, the girls participatedin several party games,including a rousing game ofmusical chairs and limbo.Lauren Lloyd, 9, tookhome a grab bag of itemsfor winning the musicalchairs competition.“I’m totally excited,”

she said.The dad’s participated

in a hula hoop contest tosee who could make ittwirl the longest. MasterGunnery Sgt. GlenGilmore took the tophonor in that competitionto good natured ribbingfrom his fellow Marines.“The motion was

going,” he said with a laughas he claimed his prize.

Pentagram Staff WriterJulia LeDoux can be reachedat [email protected].

DANCEfrom page 3

the United States in 1843,as Asian/Pacific HeritageWeek. Carter made it anannual recognition in 1978and in 1990 then-Presi-dent George H.W. Bushproclaimed the entire ofMay to be Asian PacificAmericanHeritageMonth.Lee, who currently

serves as chaplain for theNorthern RegionalMedicalCommand, said he feltGod’s call to serve as anArmy chaplain while hewas studying for his secondmaster’s degree at Grace

Theological Seminary inIndiana. He has the dis-tinction of being the firstAsian-American divisionchaplain and Army WarCollege Resident selecteein the history of the Army.He is also the first chaplainto obtain 3Y (space activitycertification) through theCommand General StaffCollege resident course.“We are stewards of what

we have been given,” Leetold theMarines, Soldiersand civilians gathered atthe event. “That mattersto all of us. We have theresponsibility of cherishingthe freedom we have ... sothe next generation has

better hope than we have.”Noting that the theme

of the month is ManyCultures, One Voice:Promote Equality andInclusion, Headquartersand Service Battalion,Headquarters MarineCorps, Henderson HallCommander Col. AnthonyS. Barnes, who served ashost for the event, to spendtime thinking about“I encourage you to

reflect on what it means tobe from cultures that havemade us so strong,” he said.

Pentagram Staff WriterJulia LeDoux can be reachedat [email protected].

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PHOTOS BY DAMIEN SALAS

Maj. David Westin and daughter Jordan, 9, share a dance during the Headquartersand Service Battalion, Headquarters Marine Corps, Henderson Hall Daddy-DaughterDance May 16 at the Pentagon City Sheraton Hotel in Arlington.

Professional development

Maj. Jeremiah Hughesand daughter Grace,3, share a slow danceduring the Headquartersand Service Battalion,Headquarters MarineCorps, Henderson HallDaddy-Daughter DanceMay 16, at the PentagonCity Sheraton Hotel inArlington.

PHOTO BY DAMIEN SALAS

Retired Sgt. Maj. Aubrey Butts, director for the U.S. Army’s Institute ofNoncommissioned Officer Professional Development, spoke to Soldiers fromthe 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) during a professional devel-opment session May 14 at the Community Center on the Fort Myer portionof Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Butts addressed the importance of NCOdevelopment to the Army, as well as the various programs and processesavailable for developing the Army’s enlisted leaders.

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Runnin’ to the MarineCorps War Memorial

PHOTO COURTESY OF J.F. GONZALEZ

Participants of Marine Corps Community Services Henderson Hall’s 2015 IwoJima 7K race start the run from the Henderson Hall portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall May 13. More than 120 people participated in the annualOohrah! Run Series event, which takes participants along a course throughHenderson Hall and Fort Myer, around the Marine Corps War Memorial inArlington, and back to Henderson Hall.

Top finishers in the male and female divisions of the race, including finishtimes, were:

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stances leaking from vehicles; suspectedor confirmed hazardousmaterial leaks. Toreport an incident, immediately call 911 andprovide the five “W’s” of information aboutwhat was observed. Formore information,please call the JBM-HH Police DispatchOperations at 703-696-3525 or the PoliceOperations Desk at 703-588-2801.

Army EFMP providingeCourse training for parents,education professionals

The Army Installation ManagementCommand Exceptional Family MemberProgram is offering DirectSTEP (DirectSpecialized Training for EducationProfessionals) eCourses free of chargeto parents and educators of children withdisabilities. DirectSTEP eCourses explainfederal requirements and best practicesfor behavior management, autism, IDEA(Individuals with Disabilities EducationAct) eligibility, IEPs (IndividualizedEducation Program) andmore. Self-registerat http://armyefmp.ds.lrp.com and seeArmy EFMPOne Source for more infor-

mation. If you find you need help accessingthe courses, contact Army CommunityService’s Exceptional Family MemberProgram Coordinator Robin White at703-696-8467 or call 1-800-515-4577,ext. 6515, or email [email protected].

Afternoontoastmasters available

Would you like to improve your publicspeaking, listening, or leadership skills? If so,the new toastmasters club invites you to ourweekly meeting Tuesdays, 5:15-6:30 p.m.in the Pentagon’sMain Cafeteria (directlyunderCVSandbehindSubway andDunkinDonuts). Attendance is on a first-come, first-served basis. Formore information, contactCarl or Bert at [email protected] call 703-695-2804 or [email protected] or call 703-695-3443.

News Notes submissionsPlease send your submissions for the

June 6 edition of the Pentagram via emailat [email protected] no laterthan noon, May 27. All submissions mustbe less than 100 words. Please note thatsubmission of a news note does not guar-antee publication.

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By Lt. Gen. David D.Halverson,commandinggeneral, and

Command Sgt.Maj. Jeffrey S.

Hartless, U.S. ArmyInstallation Command

Every day, CandyMartin, aGold Starmother,honors her son, Lt. ThomasMartin. Thomas died ofwounds sustained wheninsurgents in Iraq attackedhis unit using small armsf ire. A retired off icerherself, Candy knows theultimate sacrifice her sonmade for our nation. Sheremembers his patriotism,his courage and his service.She wears the Gold Starlapel button as a symbolof honor to memorializehis life and legacy.While survivors like

Candy remember the lossof their loved ones everyday, the American publiconly sets aside time to honorour fallen service membersonce a year. OnMay 25, theArmy will join the nationin observing MemorialDay. This national obser-vance is a designated day ofremembrance for militarypersonnel who died whileserving their country. Itis much more than just aholiday marking the begin-ning of summer. It is a timeto remember those whodied in military service.Memorial Day differs

from Veterans Day eventhough both holidays areintended to recognizemilitary members. VeteransDay is a national obser-vance acknowledging livingmilitary veterans for theirservice. We can recognizeour veterans every day. Wecan always thank them fortheir service.We cannot personally

thank our fallen servicemembers. However, onMemorial Day, we canhonor, recognize andremember those bravelives. Command tradi-tions on this observanceinclude visiting memorials,placing American flags atgrave sites and pausing fora moment of silence. Theseare small acts of respect forour military fallen.We also cannot forget

their surviving family

members. While we canset aside time onMemorialDay to honor the fallen,survivors like Candy carrythe grief and pain of losinga loved one every day.These survivors deserveour respect, gratitude andsupport. Many survivorswear the Gold Star or Nextof Kin lapel buttons. Whenyou see someone wearingeither button, rememberthat he or she lost a lovedone who selflessly servedour nation.The Army remains com-

mitted to honoring ourfallen Soldiers. As amilitarycommunity, we owe it tothose who have sacrificedall to keep Memorial Dayreverent.We will rememberour fallen service membersand their families: theircourage, their legacy andtheir service.

told the Pentagram. “I doretention for my company,and we wanted a differenttype of reenlistment. Wehave done them before atthe National Archives in

front of the Constitution,and we wanted anotherunique experience. [Gen.Dempsey] was wonderful.He spoke to everybodyreenlisting and membersof their families.”

Pentagram staff writer JimDresbach can be reached [email protected].

RE-UPfrom page 3Honor our fallen heroes

on Memorial Day Other students rec-ognized at the concertincluded runner-upAlyssa Katahara;third-place finisherMairead Flory; final-ists YeamaHo, JoshuaChoi, Hunter Lorelli,Kenneth Naito andLisa Choi, plushonorable mentionselections AngelaXu, Manya Aronin,MichelleWong,ClaireHebeisen, AbigailTucker, ShankarBalasubramanian,Tabitha Cojocari,Seo Yeon Yoon, RoyAuh, Daniel S. Chen,Xander Day, DanielCox, A lexanderChang, HeeyunJeon, Molly Wise,Erick Costantino,C o l i n C r a k e ,Chanhyun (Eric) Jo,Aaron Geldert andAbigail Brower.When asked if she

would explore theopportunity to join“Pershing’s Own,”as a career, viola per-former Molly Wisementioned she ismusically game aftermore formal training.Wise, a high schoolsenior, is headed to theCleveland Institute ofMusic this fall.“Sure [I’d love

to play here],” Wiseanswered. “This isa really great group.I f there was anopening, and I hadgone through schooland was in a positionto be here, I’d bevery honored to takea job here.”

Pentagram staffwriter Jim Dresbachcan be r ea ch eda t j d r e s b a c h @dcmilitary.com.

CONCERTfrom page 3

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OFFICIAL U.S. ARMY PHOTOS

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. David D. Halverson, left, andCommand Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey S. Hartless.

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As Memor ia l Dayweekend approaches,swimming facilities onJoint BaseMyer-HendersonHall are gearing up theirsummer programming.The FortMyer Officers’

Club swimming facili-ties will have their grandopening May 25, in cor-relation with theMemorialDay pool party and picnic.Maintenance and repairs

were performed on theFigure 8 pool, its water

slides and the 25-meterpool starting in February,said Todd Hopkins, rec-reational specialist andspecial events coordinatorwith Family and Morale,Welfare and Recreation.Now that those repairs

and improvements arecomplete, families can enjoythe spiffed-up Officers’Club facilities duringFMWR’s many aquaticprograms, includingpoolside cookouts forMemorial Day, Father’sDay, July 4 and Labor Day.The Memorial Day

kickoff is scheduled forMay 25 from 11 a.m. to8 p.m. and will feature aDJ, a moon bounce andface painting. A variety offood will be available forpurchase from noon until5 p.m. The event is open toall who hold pool or com-bination passes and theirguests. Reservations arenot required, andmembers’guests will pay $10 at thedoor. For more informa-tion about the party, call703-696-5147.FMWR’s popu la r

Dive-In Movie series alsomakes its return this year,during which patrons arewelcome to float in thepool or lounge on thedeck and enjoy a family-friendly movie. The seriesthis year starts with ashowing of “Mr. Peabodyand Sherman” (rated PG,92 minutes long) on June20; “The Goonies” (ratedPG, 114 minutes long) onJuly 18; and “Penguins ofMadagascar: The Movie”(rated PG, 92 minuteslong) on Aug. 1.Hopkins was particu-

larly excited about “TheGoonies,” noting thatabout 100 people attendedthe last time he screeningof the movie.Patrons should plan to

bring their own flotationdevices, towels or chairs.Gates open at 8:15 p.m.and showtimes are at 9 p.m.“People can bring their

own flotation devices – araft or something like that –and swim before the moviestarts, then once the moviestarts, watch from the flota-tion or from a lounge chairon the deck,” Hopkins said.

In the event of severeweather, showings will becancelled, Hopkins said,noting that the call is typi-cally made around 4 p.m.Hopkins also said the

Fort Myer CommunityPool (located behindSpates Community Club)will remain closed againthis year due to budgetaryrestrictions.“It’s been a lot of hard

work, a lot of behind thescenes stuff trying toget organized,” Hopkinssaid, but he was confidentthat it would be anothersummer of fun for patronsand families.The pool season will

conclude Sept. 12 withthe annual Doggie Dip,which allows patrons tobring Fido for a swim.For more informa-

tion about summer poolprogramming call 703-522-5932 or 703-939-1045.The Maj. Douglas

A. Zembiec Pool on theHenderson Hall portion ofthe joint base will also beginsummer operations May25, saidMatthew Jongema,aquatics program director.A full schedule of summer

events at Zembiec Pool willbe made available in thecoming weeks, he said.Events already on the

docket include the SummerSwim Challenge, held onthe last Thursdays in June,July and August from 4:30to 5:30 p.m. The breast-stroke competition will beheld June 25; freestyle willbe held July 30; and back-stroke will be held Aug. 27.Aqua Aerobics Week

is scheduled for July 6through 10 from 1 to 2 p.m.The Half Iron Swim willtake place Aug. 19 from 6a.m. to 12 p.m.For more information on

Zembiec Pool programs,check the Marine CorpsCommunity ServicesHenderson Hall Web siteat www.mccshh.com/pool.html and its Facebook pageat www.facebook.com/ZembiecPoolHH.All Zembiec Pool activi-

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Pentagram staff writer GuvCallahan can be reached [email protected].

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Water Safety Instructor Jeanne Conner helps 4-year-old Merritt Christian swim to theside of the pool during a swim lesson at the Fort Myer Officers’ Club Pool Complexon the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall June 12, 2013. The poolat Fort Myer, along with the Maj. Douglas A. Zembiec Pool on the Henderson Hallportion of JBM-HH, opens for the summer May 25.

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