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News NotesAug. 19 is finalTwilight Tattoo

There’s only one moreTwilight Tattoo showcase inthe 2015 season, so be surenot to miss it. The final per-formance will be Aug. 19 at 7p.m. at Whipple Field on theFortMyer portion of JBM-HH.The tattoo is an hour-long,live-action military pageantfeaturing Soldiers from the 3dU.S. Infantry Regiment (TheOldGuard) and TheU.S. ArmyBand “Pershing’s Own.” Seewww.twilight.mdw.army.mil/home for more information.

Overture 1812performance

The U.S. Army Band“Pershing’s Own” returnsto the Sylvan Theater on thegrounds of the WashingtonMonument Aug. 15 at 7:30 p.m.to present its annual Overture1812. A late summer tradi-tion in Washington for morethan 30 years, Overture 1812continues to be a free family-friendly performance featuringthe U.S. Army Concert Band,Chorus, Herald Trumpets andsoloists from The U.S. ArmyVoices. Additionally, the 3dU.S. Infantry Regiment (TheOld Guard) Presidential SaluteBattery will fire 33 shots of77mm blank shells, includingthe final volley from all fourcannons. Attendees are invitedto come early and bring a blanketor lawn chairs and a picnic toenjoy the sights and soundsas “Pershing’s Own” and thePresidential Salute Battery lightup the night. The concert is freeand tickets are not required.For more information, call202-685-4645.

By Damien SalasPentagram Staff Writer

The Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Arlington andAlexandria Fire Departmentsin a combined training exerciseAug. 4 through 6, demon-strated techniques and the useof a personal escape system thatallows fire fighters to indepen-dently rappel from a building byusing a small device fastened tothe firefighters’ gear.When firefighters enter a

burning building, they mustimmediately begin mapping anescape route to find their wayback out. In the event they cannotexit the same way they entered,the only option is getting to awindow and hoping there is aladder available to aid in escape.“You never know what is

going to happen when you stepinto a burning building,” saidJBM-HH FD Capt. John Pine.“This device just adds an extralayer of preparedness in casethere isn’t a ladder available toassist in escaping.”The device consists of four

elements: a self-braking system

for quickly moving horizontally,climbing through a windowand controlling and stopping adescent; an anchor hook adaptedfor locations where the possibilityof finding an anchor point isuncertain; a rope that resistsabrasion and high temperatures;and a bag for transporting andattaching the system directly tothe harness.Keeping low, finding a solid

anchor and utilizing the 50-footrope is key to getting themost outof the escape system, accordingto Pine. In order to use the newpersonal escape system, fire-fighters must receive certificationfrom theNational Fire ProtectionAssociation.“Unlike other equipment, to

use this device firefighters mustreceive training,” said Pine. “Wehope this device will only beneeded as a last ditch effort, butsometimes there isn’t a ladderavailable or a window can’t bereached by emergency respondersoutside to assist in escaping.”In the Alexandria Waste

Water Treatment Facility, thethree departments took part in

By Guv CallahanPentagram Staff Writer

The Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Directorate ofPlans, Training Mobilizationand Security will be performingtwo separate full scale exercisesSept. 17 to ensure that per-sonnel are prepared for potentialactive shooter and biologicalattack scenarios.In conjunction with staff from

JBM-HH’s Andrew Rader U.S.Army Health Clinic, joint baseemployees will participate ina closed point of dispensingexercise, during which emer-gency responders will practicedistributing medication to vol-unteers pretending to be victimsof an anthrax situation.“It’s usually implemented

when there is a biological releaseof anthrax,” said MalanyaWestmoreland, emergency

Training exercises to testJBM-HH safety preparedness

Vol. 62, No. 32 August 13, 2015 www.army.mil/jbmhh Published For Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall

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Soldiers who have familymembers with special needscan turn to a program operatedby Army Community Service toget help and support to ensure

their loved one receives thecare they need.To support families with

special needs, the Army createdthe Exceptional FamilyMemberProgram in the early 1980s.The EFMP is a comprehen-sive, coordinated multi-agency

program that provides commu-nity support, housing, medical,educational and personnelservices to Army families withan exceptional family member,according to the U.S. ArmyMedical Department EFMPwebsite. According to thewebsite, 16 percent of Armyfamilies have members withspecial needs, including spouses,children or dependent parentswho require special medical oreducational services.Robin Wright, EFMP coor-

dinator for ACS on Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall, saidSoldiers initiate enrollment in

the program by contacting theirnearest ArmyMedical TreatmentFacility EFMP case coordinator.“Participants in the EFMP

are enrolled permanently inthe program, unless medical orspecial education needs warrantcase closure or the Soldier is sep-arated from the Army,” she said.Soldiers are responsible for

updating their EFMP paperworkevery three years or if there arechanges in the exceptional familymember’s condition,Wright said.An exceptional familymember

is a spouse, child or dependent

Army CommunityService EFMP supportsspecial needs families

see EFMP, page 4see NEWS NOTES, page 4

see SHELTER, page 4

see HOOKS IN, page 4

Hooks inLocal firefighters trainto rappel from danger

PHOTO BY RACHEL LARUE

Members of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia take part in a force protec-tion exercise on the Fort McNair portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Sept. 25, 2014. JBM-HHwill undergo two emergency response exercises, including an active shooter scenario Sept. 17.

PHOTOS BY DAMIEN SALAS

ABOVE - Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall firefighter SamGrossman rappels from a mockbuilding within the AlexandriaWaste Water Treatment Facilityin Alexandria Aug. 5 duringa joint training exercise withthe Arlington and AlexandriaCounty Fire Departments.LEFT - JBM-HH firefighter SamGrossman practices hooking anew personal escape device.The training showed firefightershow to properly use a new per-sonal escape system that allowsthem to independently escapefrom a burning structure.

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JBM-HH Throwback Thursday#JBMHHTBT

Aug. 152007:

Two key military operations start in Iraq, according to the ThisDay in Military History website: Operation Phantom Strike,launched by themulti-national corps, was a five-month initiativethat consisted of multiple operations throughout Iraq to disruptal-Qaeda in Iraq operations.Meanwhile, the 3dBrigadeCombatTeam of the 1st Cavalry Division, partnered with the 5th IraqiArmy Division, launched Operation Lightning Hammer, a late-night air assault to capture or kill al-Qaeda members.

Aug. 161954:

Operation Passage to Freedombegins, resulting in the successfultransport ofmore than 300,000Vietnamese civilians, soldiers andnon-Vietnamesemembers of the FrenchArmy fromHaiphong toSaigon, Vietnam, according to the This Day in Military Historywebsite. The operation lasted until May 1955 and involved some74 U.S. Navy vessels.

Aug. 171959:

Chief ofNaval Operations Adm. Arleigh A. Burke is reappointedfor his third, two-year term, according to an entry on Navy.mil;he was the longest-serving chief of Naval Operations.

Aug. 181938:

Navy Lt. Charles Wilkes departs Hampton Roads, Va., with sixU.S.Navy ships on a three-yearmission called theU.S. South SeasExploring Expedition, later proving that Antarctica is a continent,according to an entry on theThisDay inMilitaryHistorywebsite.

Aug. 191814:

British troops, commanded byMaj. Gen. Robert Ross and RearAdm. George Cockburn, landed at Benedict,Md., on the shoresof the Patuxent River during the War of 1812, according to theLibrary of Congress. The British goal was to capture the U.S.capital, Washington, D.C., only a few days march away. Britishwarships were ordered to sail up the Potomac River towardWashington, D.C., which was defended by only Fort Warburton(later renamed Fort Washington).

ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY RACHEL LARUE

The black and white photograph on the left was taken Nov. 9, 1928, atthe U.S. Coast Guard Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington.Mrs. I.W. Buckalow, far right, of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., and othermembers of the League of Coast Guard Women, placed a wreath on thememorial, according to the original caption. The Coast Guard Memorialwas dedicated May 23, 1928. Above the Coast Guard motto, SemperParatus (meaning “Always Ready”), is a bronze seagull with its wingsuplifted. The seagull symbolizes the tireless vigil that the U.S Coast Guardmaintains over the nation’s maritime territory. The color photograph wastaken in a similar location, Aug. 4. (Historic photo belongs to the Libraryof Congress Prints and Photographs Division; Color photograph and photoillustration by Arlington National Cemetery photographer Rachel Larue).

Aug. 131952:

Navy Hospital Corpsman John E. Kilmer would be awardedthe Medal of Honor for actions taken this day while attachedto a Marine rifle company with 1st Marine Division in Korea,according to the This Day in Military History website. Kilmer“repeatedly braved intense enemymortar, artillery and sniper fire”whilemoving from position to position to aid wounded and assistin their evacuation during combat. A casualty himself sustainedfrommortar fragmentation, he continued to assist those in need,crawling person to person to administer aid.

Aug. 141945:

By midnight on this day, the Japanese agree to a surrender afterbeing persuaded by two atomic bombattacks, continued incendiarybombing, mining operations and the Soviets’ declaration of war,according to an onlineU.S. Air Force historical study. Before thesurrender agreement, the 20thAir Force had launched their finalB-29 missions against Japan.

OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTOGRAPH

Four crewmen display a welcoming banner for Vietnamese refugees coming onboard USS Bayfield (APA-33) for passage to Saigon, Indochina, from Haiphong- part of Operation Passage to Freedom - Sept. 3, 1954.

PHOTO BY SPC. CODY W. TORKELSON

Master Sgt. Christal Rheams, a vocalist with The U.S. Army Band Downrange, sings to a packed house during the Twilight Tattoo Aug. 5 on Whipple Field at theFort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. This year’s final Twilight Tattoo performance for the 2015 season is Aug. 19; details can be found in newsnotes on page 1.

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By JBM-HH PublicAffairs

As Joint BaseMyer-HendersonHall moves forward with itsAutomated Installation Entry(AIE II Plus) system upgradesand testing, traffic may back upat the gates, especially duringpeak traffic times. This hasbeen the case in recent weeksat the Myer/Henderson Hallgates. Personnel and visitorsare asked to be mindful of andobey Arlington County trafficregulations in these areas and,especially, of the surroundingneighborhoods.AtHendersonHall’s Gate 1, for

example, motorists have been wit-nessed making sudden U-turnsand traveling the wrong way ona one-way street in an attempt toescape traffic back-ups. ArlingtonCounty Police were notified ofthese infractions and have beenciting violators. Additionally,there have been complaints fromresidents in the neighborhoodjust outside Gate 1, to includeSouth Orme, South Ode and

South Oak Streets, of excessivespeed on these streets, littering(including cigarette butts) andloudmusic blaring from vehiclesas they approach the gate, espe-cially in the early morning.Arlington police have also

received a number of traffic com-plaints from residents along South2nd Street, between Glebe Roadand the joint base, of speedingand reckless driving. Arlingtonpolice are asking all personnel tobe mindful of their speed alongSouth 2nd Street as they will bestepping up enforcement in thecoming weeks, especially as theyschool year begins.Personnel and visitors are

asked to be mindful of all ourneighbors in Arlington Countyand Southwest D.C. and topractice being a good neighbor.Don’t speed, litter or play musicexcessively loud while drivingthrough these neighborhoodsand obey all traffic signs.For more information, please

call the JBM-HHmilitary policedesk at 703-696-3525.

Be a good neighbor

By Julia LeDouxPentagram Staff Writer

Joint Base Myer-HendersonHall is mourning the loss ofone of its own.Family, friends, co-workers

and joint base leadershipgathered Aug. 5 at MemorialChapel on the Fort Myerportion of JBM-HH to cele-brate the life and legacy of KashiLamarr Chavis.Chavis, who served as a

mechanical engineer for theDirectorate of Public Works,passed away July 26. He was 46.

“On behalf of the Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall commu-nity, I wish to express our deepestand heartfelt condolences to themembers of Kashi’s family,”said JBM-HHCommander Col.MikeHenderson during remarksat Chavis’ memorial service. “Aswe move forward, let us honorKashi’s memory and rememberhis valuable contributions to theDirectorate of Public Works, tothis joint base and to the Armyand let us remember the impactand the impression he left onus as co-workers and friends.”Chavis was born Oct. 16,

1969, in Baltimore, Md., andattended Temple University,where he earned his bachelorof science degree in mechanicalengineering. Bonsok Escobar,director of the Directorate ofPublic Works for the joint base,described Chavis as a peopleperson who made friendswherever he went.“He was almost always happy

and quick to give a laugh, evenwhen things weren’t going hisway,” said Escobar, adding thatat heart Chavis was a dreamer.“He held several jobs, but

his dream job was to be anengineer,” Escobar continued.“He was an extremely creativeperson, but engineering requiresa lot of strict adherence to rulesand planning and order. Kashi,however, always liked to thinkoutside the box. He also sawpotential in almost everythingand everyone.”Kintar Laskar met Chavis

the first day Chavis began workon the joint base in April 2013.Laskar said Chavis often gavehim a ride home from work andthe two would discuss Chavis’experiences when he worked inthe northeastern United Statesand Arizona.“He thought his future was

finally turning around in theright direction,” said Laskar.“He was planning and lookingto get a home in the near futureto share with his wife. He had alot of enthusiasm and dreamt bigfor most of the things he wouldlike to happen in his life.”Ramon Nieves, Chavis’

supervisor at DPW, said Chavisworked on a long list of projectsfor DPW, including the installa-tion of steam presses at Bldg. 417on the Fort Myer portion of thejoint base; he also replaced anold hot water heater for the Fifeand DrumCorps, and repairedthe ceiling in the dry storageroom at the Fort Myer Officers

By Cory HancockJFHQ-NCR/MDWPublic Affairs

The threat of rain did not deterfriends, families and co-workersfrom enjoying the esprit-de-corps at the annual Joint ForceHeadquarters-National CapitalRegion and the U.S. ArmyMilitary District of WashingtonOrganization Day picnic at theFortMcNair portion of Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall.The event was filled with a

full day of competitive games,children’s activities, music anddisplays by the Fort Meade FireDepartment, a K9 demonstra-tion by the 241st Military Police

Detachment from Fort GeorgeG. Meade, Md., and a cateredpicnic lunch hosted byMaj. Gen.Bradley A. Becker, JFHQ-NCR/MDW commanding general.“It was great watching my

co-workers get competitive onthe volleyball and basketballcourt,” said Courtney Dock,JFHQ-NCR/MDWpublic affairsspecialist. “It was fun to see avery different side of people thanwhat I see every day at work. Itwas fantastic to meet everyone’skids as well. I get to hear a lotof stories about them, so it wasjust nice to meet them and seeeveryone enjoy the time withtheir families.”Making a special appearance

at the picnic were membersof Vader’s 501st “Old LineGarrison,” a social group ofStar Wars costume enthusiasts,the USO mobile, and membersfrom the 289th Military PoliceCompany, 4th Battalion, 3dU.S. Infantry Regiment (TheOld Guard).Other activities included

a water slide for children andsafety displays by local emergencyresponse organizations. The JointBaseMyer-Henderson Hall FireDepartment demonstrated how toproperly use a fire extinguisher,while the 241st Military PoliceDetachment provided informa-

see ORG DAY, page 6

Chavis remembered byJBM-HH community

JFHQ-NCR/MDW Organization Day brings familiestogether for entertainment, competition, fun

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

Aug. 15 7:30 p.m. The U.S. Army Band will perform a special, end-of-summer spectacular featuringThe U.S. Army Concert Band,The U.S. Army Chorus,The U.S. Army HeraldTrumpets and the Presidential Salute Battery from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard).This eventtakes place at SylvanTheater on the National Mall at the base of theWashington Monument inWashington, D.C.

Aug. 16 7:30 p.m. The U.S. Army Blues will perform in the 2015 Joint Service Summer Jazz Concert at the Carter Barron Amphitheater on 16th andColorado Ave N.W. inWashington, D.C.

Aug. 19 7 p.m. TwilightTattoo is a military pageant atWhipple 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 to thepublic. No tickets are required. Pre-ceremony live music begins at 6:30 p.m.

Aug. 20 7:30 p.m. The U.S. Army Band Downrange will perform at Brucker Hall on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH.

Aug. 21 8 p.m. The U.S. Army Band Downrange will perform as part of the Sunsets with a Soundtrack summer concert series on the west lawn, west sideofThe U.S. Capitol inWashington, D.C.

Aug. 25 6:30 p.m. The U.S. Army Band Downrange will perform as part of the Military Appreciation Month Concert Series at RockvilleTown Square inRockville, Md. Grab a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the sounds of summer. Schedule is subject to change, call 410-313-4700 for moreinformation and call 410-313-4451 for a recorded announcement about cancellation due to inclement weather.

Aug. 29 7 p.m. The U.S. Army Band Downrange will perform at Leesylvania State Park Marina inWoodbridge,Va., as part of the Music in the ParksConcert Series.

Aug. 30 7 p.m. The U.S. Army Blues will perform as part of the Music in the Parks Concert Series at Setera Amphitheater at Allen Pond Park inBowie, Md.

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 MEMORIAL, page 6

Community

Joint base leaders ask commutersaccessing JBM-HH to be considerate,obey Arlington traffic laws

PHOTO COURTESY CHAVIS FAMILY

Kashi Lamarr Chavis in an undated photo. Chavis, a Baltimorenative and mechanical engineer for the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Directorate of Public Works, passed away July26. He was 46.

PHOTO BY JFHQ-NCR/MDW PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Members of the Joint Force Headquarters-National Capital Regionand the U.S. Army Military District of Washington participate in atug-of-war during the JFHQ-NCR/MDW Organization Day picnic heldat the Fort McNair portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Aug. 8.

PHOTO BY HELEN KLEIN

Traffic backs up along Arlington County’s Second Street asmotorists wait to enter the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall via the Hatfield Gate Feb. 27. JBM-HH leaders areasking motorists to obey traffic laws, turn down the music and becourteous to other drivers and pedestrians while driving through thejoint base’s neighboring areas.


August is antiterrorismawareness month

August marks the Army’s sixth annual obser-vance of Antiterrorism Awareness Month. Theterrorist threats faced today are as complex asthey have been at any time in the nation’s history.These threats are persistent and constantlyevolving, as evidenced by the fight against theIslamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).The Army’s antiterrorism program protects

personnel, information and facilities in all loca-tions and situations against terrorist activities.The purpose of Antiterrorism AwarenessMonthis to instill Army-wide heightened awareness andvigilance to protect Army communities fromacts of terrorism. Visit http://go.usa.gov/3sMwxfor more information.

Women’s Equality Day 5KCome celebrateWomen’s Equality Day (which

is Aug. 26) this year with a 5K race and 1-milewalk at the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HHAug.21, 5:45 a.m. starting at the Fort Myer FitnessCenter. Women’s Equality Day commemoratesAug. 26, 1920, when women were officiallygranted by law the right to vote. To registeror for more details, please call Sgt. 1st ClassAdrienne Robinson at 703-696-2964.

Sign up for free back pack,school supplies

Operation Homefront is looking for militaryfamilies (active duty service members E-6 andbelow, wounded warriors and wounded, illor injured post-9/11 veterans are eligible) toregister for free back packs and school suppliesfor their children, kindergarten through grade12. To sign in or create your profile to register,go to https://events.operationhomefront.net,then Military Family Login. For more infor-mation, call JBM-HH School Liaison OfficerE. Ann Daffin at 703-696-7620. Deadline isAug. 20. This notice is of common interest tothe military community and does not implyJBM-HH,Department of the Army, U.S.MarineCorps or Department of Defense endorsementof a private organization.

Intramural flag footballbegins Aug. 22

The JBM-HH Family and Morale, Welfareand Recreation intramural flag football seasonregistration deadline is Aug. 14. The seasonwill tentatively start Aug. 22. Games will beon played weekends. To register a team, goto www.quickscores.com, type in “Joint BaseMyer-HendersonHall” to bring up the JBM-HHhomepage and click on “registration” in theblack box on the left side of the screen. Onlyunits, directorates and offices assigned to thejoint base can enter a team to participate. Units,directorates and offices may enter more thanone team. For further information or questionsplease contact: Mike Cary or Tonya Clarke atthe Fitness Center at 703-696-7867.

Fort Myer athletic field use limitedThe newly renovated athletic field at the Fort

Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-HendersonHall, located adjacent to MacArthur Circle iscurrently open only for the Family andMorale,Welfare and Recreation and Marine CorpsCommunity Services Henderson Hall softballleagues participation. Individual and unit physicaltraining and other special field reservations willnot be authorized at this time. To reserve theathletic field on the Fort McNair portion of thejoint base, call the Fort McNair Fitness Centerat 202-685-3117.

Final SHARP training sessionThe final Sexual Harassment/Assault Response

and Prevention (SHARP) training sessions forFiscal Year 2015 will be held Aug. 19 at 9 a.m.and 1 p.m. at Memorial Chapel FellowshipHall (Bldg. 480). This annual training, whichis required for all Army employees, is facilitatedthe by JBM-HH SHARP team. For more infor-mation, please call 703-696-6497.

Rader Clinic offers school,sports physicals

To accommodate patient needs, Andrew RaderU.S. Army Health Clinic’s Patient CenteredHome will offer Saturday appointments forschool and sports physical appointments Aug.15 and Sept. 12. Additionally, weekly schooland sports physical appointment availabilityhas been increased through September, butthese appointments do fill quickly. Parents areencouraged to schedule physicals before familiesgo on vacation to avoid a last-minute rush. Toschedule an appointment, call 1-855-227-6331 orvisit Tricare Online at www.tricareonline.com.During the appointment, the child must

be accompanied by a parent. The followingitems must be brought: physical form with theparent section completed; immunization records;military ID; and glasses or contacts, if applicable.The entire appointment will take no longer than90 minutes. Physical forms may be downloadedfrom school and/or county websites. Those whohave had a physical completed at Rader Clinicin the past year need only to have the physicalform completed. Parents may complete the parentportion of the form and drop off the form at theclinic’s Patient CenteredMedical Home. Parentsmay also send it via Secure Messaging (RelayHealth), and Rader Clinic staff will completeand return the form to parents.

a day-long exercise, where— in fullgear— the firefighters rappelled ninetimes out of a mock, two-story house.Though some firefighters had rap-

pelling experience, all were beginnerswith the new equipment.“At the third roundwe blacked out the

firefighter’s masks as they rappelled,”said Pine. “Smoke often narrows orcompletely diminishes line-of-sight,so it’s necessary they learn to use thedevice blind.”The hooked device was purchased in

response to the death of three firefightersJan. 23, 2005, on what is referred toas “Black Sunday.” In that incident adecade ago, six firefighters respondingto a call in the Bronx, N.Y., found them-selves in a smoke-filled maze of illegallydivided apartments, forcing them tojump from the fourth floor, resultingin the death of two firemen. The thirddied in a separate fire the same day.On July 25, fire companies from

Arlington and JBM-HH respondedjointly to a two-alarm house fire onthe 700 block of N. Edgewood Street,near Clarendon. Despite heavy flamesand smoke, firefighters were able tolargely contain the fire to the three-story house’s back porch and first floor.

Pentagram staff writer Damien Salascan be reached at [email protected].

parent with any physical, emotional,developmental or intellectual disorderthat requires special treatment, therapy,training or counseling.Wright said the JBM-HH program

serves some 1,250 exceptional familymembers in theNational Capital Region.“We offer classes on supplemental

social security income, social securitydisability insurance and extended healthcare options,” to name a few, she said.Wright added that the ACS EFMP

has developed strong partnerships

with the Exceptional Family MemberProgram on theHendersonHall portionof the joint base.

“Many of our trainings and work-shops are done together,” she said. “Wealso collaborate with Fort Belvoir ona number of events, workshops andtraining. Our trainings and workshopsare open to all military families, regard-less of branch of service.“We are a source of information and

referral on the installation and in thecommunity,” she said.For more information on the ACS

EFMP, visit Bldg. 201 on the FortMyer portion of the joint base or call703-696-8467/3510.

Pentagram staff writer Julia LeDouxcan be reached at [email protected].

management specialist forJBM-HH DPTMS. “We’retrying to make sure thateverybody gets a seven to10 day supply of meds tocounteract any contactwith anthrax.”Since there have been

anthrax incidents in theNationalCapitalRegion in thelast few years, Westmorelandsaid the exercise would bea valuable tool for the jointbase community.“It rounds out how per-

sonnel may come in contactwith anthrax, how it entersthe body and some of theeffects anthrax has,” she said.Anthrax can enter a person’sbloodstream through inha-lation or digestion, withsymptoms beginning to showanywhere from five to 10 daysafter exposure, according toWestmoreland.The Arlington County

Health Department ispartnered with the jointbase to assist with theexercise, she said.“We work really closely

with them,” Westmorelandsaid. “They’re an excellentsource of support for us. Wetry to train as we fight andthat means incorporatingall of our partners on theinstallation as well as inthe community.”And while the closed

point of dispensing exerciseis taking place, an activeshooter exercise will be playout elsewhere on the jointbase. However, the two sce-narios will be loosely tiedtogether: the active shooterwill be spurred from anincident stemming duringtreatment of those possiblyexposed to the anthrax.In light of the shooting

at Navy Yard and themore recent attack at aMarine recruiting centerin Chattanooga, Tenn.,Westmoreland said it’s crucialfor community membersto know how to react insuch a scenario.“In an active shooter situ-

ation that means running,

hiding, locking the door,calling 911 and giving asmuchinformation as you possiblycan to help the authorities tosave lives,” she said.In the event of an active

shooter, the base will go intolockdown. According to theDepartment of HomelandSecurity, the following aregood practices for an activeshooter situation:• Be aware of yourenvironment and anypossible dangers.

• Take note of the twonearest exits in anyfacility you visit.

• If you are in anoffice, stay there andsecure the door.

• If you are in a hallway,get into a room andsecure the door.

• As a last resort, attemptto take the activeshooter down. Whenthe shooter is at closerange and you cannotflee, your chance ofsurvival is much greater

if you try to incapaci-tate him/her.With three different loca-

tions comprising JBM-HH,Westmoreland said that safetywas a community effort.“Everyone has a respon-

sibility to report suspiciousactivity in order to help keepthe community safe,” shesaid. “We know no one isgoing to be a super hero, butshould they should knowhow to react.”The exercise will use

the joint mass notificationsystem to keep personnelupdated about what’s hap-pening through email, textmessaging and pop-upcapabilities, as well as the“giant voice,” a system ofoutdoor loudspeakers forcommunity members whomay not be indoors.Accounting for personnel

will be a top priority duringthe active shooter exercise,Westmoreland said.“Assist your supervisor to

account for all personnel,”

she said. “We have a lot ofdirectorates who have a lotof personnel that don’t workin front of a computer. Theyrely heavily on cell phonesand walky talkies to find outwhat’s going on.”Westmoreland encouraged

the joint base community toread about emergency pre-paredness as well.“Being ready is being in

the know,” she said.For more information

about emergency prepared-ness, visit ready.gov.For more information spe-

cifically about active shooterscenarios, visit www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/active_shooter_booklet.pdf .More i n fo rmat ion

regarding next month’sclosed point of dispensingand active shooter exercisesat JBM-HHwill be availablesoon via a memorandum ofinstruction from DPTMS.

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

HOOKS INfrom page 1

EFMPfrom page 1

SHELTERfrom page 1

NEWS NOTESfrom page 1

see NEWS NOTES, page 6

Antiterrorism Community Response (Active Shooter):

Do you know how to respond when shooting begins?

EVACUATE HIDETAKEACTION

• Have an exit route and planin mind

• Leave your belongings behind

• Keep your hands visible

• Hide in an area out of theActive Shooter’s view

• Lock doors and block entry toyour hiding place

• As a last resort

• Only when your life is inimminent danger

• Attempt to incapacitate theActive Shooter

GRAPHIC BY HELEN KLEIN

PHOTO BY DAMIEN SALAS

An Arlington County firefighter rappels from a mock building within theAlexandria Waste Water Treatment Facility in Alexandria Aug. 5 during a jointtraining exercise with the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall and AlexandriaCounty Fire Departments. Emergency responders were taught to hook their leftleg on a window sill to ease their way into a decent away from a burning room.

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Reservations are required. Spouses are encouraged to register and attend.Call the SFL-TAP office, 703-696-0973 or log-in at www.acap.army.mil.Available to all registered clients who have completed DD2648/2648-1 andinitial counseling. Location of seminars and workshops are in the SFL-TAPBldg. 404 on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH unless notated.

Transition Assistance Program seminars and workshopsSoldier for Life

Retiring transitionassistance program8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Sept. 14 through 18

ETSTAP8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Aug. 31 throughSept. 4

Entrepreneur trackboots to business8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

• Sept. 8 through 9

Business franchiseopportunities1 to 3 p.m.

• Aug. 24

Finding and applyingfor federal jobs9:30 a.m. to noon

• Aug. 26• Sept. 23

Federal resume12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

• Aug. 20• Sept. 10

Accessing higher education8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Aug. 26 through 27*

Career technical training8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Aug. 18 through 19

Career resources8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

• Aug. 17• Sept. 21

Smart investments1 to 3 p.m.

• Aug. 26• Sept. 23

Credit scoresfrom good to excellent1 to 3 p.m.

• Aug. 27• Sept. 24

Home buying10 a.m. to noon

• Aug. 25• Sept. 22

Debt free10 a.m. to noon

• Aug. 27• Sept. 24

TRICARE benefits in depth10 a.m. to noon

• Aug. 20• Sept. 10

Capstone (Fridays)10 a.m. to noon

• Aug. 14, 21 or 28• Sept. 4, 11, 18 or 25

Marketing yourself for asecond career1 to 3 p.m.

• Aug. 25• Sept. 22

JBM-HH job opportunity

Program and Management Analyst,Army Installation Management Command

Program and Management Analyst (JBM-HH, Fort Myer), fulltime. This position plans and advises on implementation ofnew ideas, procedures, processes, methods or approach ofsubstantial scope, difficulty, and complexity in areas of pro-ductivity, quality management and continuous improvementinitiatives among other tasks. See full description and how toapply here: http://go.usa.gov/3sMV4

*Located in Education CenterBldg. 417, room 108

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By U.S. Army Garrison-HawaiiPublic Affairs

Army Regulation 385-10, the Army Safety Program,states that all vehicle operators on Department ofDefense installations-and operators of government-owned vehicles on or off the installation-will not usecellular phones or other hand-held electronic devicesunless the vehicle is safely parked or they are using ahands-free device.

Government-supplied electronic equipment that maybe used for text messaging or other hand-held uses isprohibited for use by DoD personnel while driving anyvehicle, even on official Government business or on aDoD installation.

The only exceptions to thisprohibition are emergencyresponders (such as militarypolice, ambulance, fire emergency,EOD and HAZMAT responders)while in the performance of theirofficial duties.

Editor’s note: Look for aforthcoming article in thePentagram on the dangersand penalties of textingand driving.

What Army regs say abouthand-held device use

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tion on car and bicycle safety.The event was organized by a com-

mittee of JFHQ-NCR/MDWpersonnel,who each raised money to fund the event.“Being an org day committee member

was occasionally time consuming butworth it in the end,” said Sgt. 1st ClassNick C. Taliaferro, chief paralegal non-commissioned officer for JFHQ-NCR/MDW’s Staff Judge Advocate office.“The committee communicated andworked well as a team which eased theprocess of putting everything together.”Competit ion for the coveted

Commander’s Cup was intense this yearwith theU.S. Army Air Operations Groupteam winning the trophy for a secondconsecutive year. Teams had to competein a series of athletic contests, includinggames of basketball and volleyball, a beanbag toss and a military versus civiliantug of war competition.This year’s competition also allowed

plenty of room for friendly trash talkingbetween the teams.“My favorite part of org day was

watching the SJA’s [staff judge advocate]basketball team beat AAOGwith ease inthe basketball semi-final,” said Taliaferro.“The SJA basketball team was loadedwith talent; it was like watching varsityversus pee-wee.”

ORG DAYfrom page 3

Club. At the time of his death, Chaviswas replacing leaking tanks at NationalDefense University on the Fort McNairportion of the joint base.“I have not only lost an employee and

teammember, but an engineer with greatpotential,” said Nieves.Chavis’ co-worker at DPW, Myrtle

Bowen, described him as a faith-filled,joyful man who always had a smileon his face.“As I reflect upon the life of Kashi

in DPW, the one thing I will miss themost is his earnest care and concern,”she said. “Yes, we spent hours talkingabout various projects whether at Fort

Myer or Fort McNair; however, in themidst, he would always ask, ‘how areyou doing?’”Chap. (Lt. Col.) Lawrence Dabeck,

JBM-HH garrison chaplain, presidedover Chavis’ memorial service.“Kashi always wanted to improve

himself and help the organization; hehad good ideas on how things mightwork better,” Dabeck said. “He wastalkative and never negative. In short,he’s not only the type of man you wantto be around, he’s the type of man wewould want to be like. Kashi had a lifeworth emulating.”Chavis is survived by his wife, Latoya;

parents Leonard and Yvonne; andsister, Dadan.

Pentagram staff writer Julia LeDouxcan be reached at [email protected].

MEMORIALfrom page 3

Outdoor play groupArmy Community Service offers a play

group for parents and preschool childrento provide time for play, physical activityand socialization for parents. The groupmeets from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at VirginiaHighlands Park in Arlington Aug. 20 and27. For information and to register, call703-696-3512.

Stroller walking groupAre you looking for a way to get in shape,

meet other moms and have fun with yourchild? Come join the Army CommunityService stroller walking group at LongBridge Park in Arlington. The groupmeets from 9 to 11 a.m. Aug.17, 19, 24,26 and 31. This is a group for parents,caregivers and children in strollers from0 to 5 years old. All fitness levels arewelcome. For information or to register,call 703-696-3512.

Stress managementArmy Community Service is offering a

stress management course Aug. 18, noonto 1 p.m., at the ACS classroom in Bldg.201 on the Fort Myer portion of the jointbase. This class provides information onthe basics of identifying life stressors andhow to create their own stress manage-ment plan. For information or to register,please call 703-696-3512.

Real colorsFind out how your personality deter-

mines your communication style at RealColors, a workshop held Aug. 18 from 1to 4 p.m. in the conference room of Bldg.12 on the Henderson Hall portion of thejoint base. Learn and understand yourpersonality temperament, communicationstyle and how to work well with others.This interactive workshop will empoweryou to be the most effective in your work-place and in your relationships. Registerby Aug. 14 by calling 703-693-8906.

Maxed Out WednesdaysThe Semper FitMaxedOutWednesday

competitions continue in August withburpees Aug. 19. The challenge is tocomplete the maximum number of rep-etitions in the exercise to win MaxedOut-themed prizes. The burpees challengeis to complete 20 (males) or 15 (females) inone minute. Department of Defense iden-tification card holders ages 18 and upmayenter. To find out more and to register, visitwww.mccsHH.com/SmithGymEvents.html or call 703-614-7214.

U.S. Army Warrant OfficerAssociation meets

The Lord Fairfax Silver Chapter, U.S.Army Warrant Officer Association willhold its monthly chapter meeting Aug.19 in the Fort Belvoir Golf Course diningroom starting at 5:30 p.m. All active,reserve and retired warrant officers areinvited and encouraged to attend. Formore information call CW5PhyllisWilsonat 703-703-6164.

Social media andyour job search

Learn about using social media toassist in your job search Aug. 20 from 9to 11 a.m. in Bldg. 29, room 104 on theHenderson Hall portion of the joint base.

You’ll discover how to establish a profes-sional brand and the value of expandingyour network through social media sites.Register by calling 703-614-6828.

Baby stagesJBM-HH Army Community Service

is offering an Aug. 20 baby stages classto provide an overview of developmentalmilestones of children up to the age of 3.Learn how to assess the development ofa child and discuss activities helpful toimproving child development. The classwill take place from noon to 2 p.m. at theACS classroom in Bldg. 201 on the FortMyer portion of the joint base. For infor-mation or to register, call 703-696-3512.

Heavy equipment scheduled atFort Myer may slow trafficLarge dump trucks will be on the Fort

Myer portion of Joint BaseMyer-HendersonHall on McNair Road between the OldPost Chapel and the Marshall Drive-McNair Road intersection throughoutthe summer, intermittently between 7a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.These trucks are delivering backfill mate-rials to areas behind a retaining wall forthe Millennium Project. The trucks willnot deliver every day, but on days theydo deliver, there will be about one truckevery 45 minutes. Traffic may be slowed,but will continue to flow with directionfrom site workers. Use caution whendriving and walking along this area whenthe heavy equipment is visible. For moreinformation, call 757-897-4222.

Save the date:Spirit of America

The U.S. Army Military District ofWashington brings Spirit of America to thenation’s capital this September for the firsttime in four years. The free, two-hour showcombines traditional military ceremonywith a large-scale theatrical production thatshowcases military discipline, historicalreenactments, and traditional andmodernmusic. Nine performances are scheduledacross two weekends: Sept. 10 to 12, atthe D.C. Armory in Washington, D.C.,and Sept. 18 to 19, in Fairfax, Va. Thispatriotic live show is performed by a castand crew of active-duty Soldiers, not actors,from The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’sOwn” and the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment(The Old Guard). All performances arefree and open to the public. For moreinformation, and to order tickets, visitwww.spiritofamerica.mdw.army.mil orcall 1-866-239-9425.

Annual Doggie Dip is Sept. 12Join us for the last hoorah of the 2015

pool season before the pools are closedfor another winter. Come on out to where“Every dog has its day,” Sept. 12, 10 a.m. tonoon at the FortMyer Officers’ Club PoolComplex. This event is free, but Family andMorale, Welfare and Recreation requiresall owners to complete a waiver. Also, alldogsmust display a current rabies tag. Formore information contact ToddHopkins at703-696-0594 or 703-939-1045 or [email protected].

News Notes submissionsPlease send your submissions for the

Aug. 27 edition of the Pentagram viaemail at [email protected] nolater than noon, Aug. 19. All submissionsmust be less than 100 words. Please notethat submission of a news note does notguarantee publication.

NEWS NOTESfrom page 4

JFHQ-NCR/MDW PHOTO BY STEVEN HOLT

Children careen down a water slide during the Joint Force Headquarters-NationalCapital Region and the U.S. Army Military District of Washington’s Organization Daypicnic held at the Fort McNair portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Aug. 8.

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