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News Notes Nearly show time: Spirit of America The U.S. Army Military District of Washington brings Spirit of America to the National Capital Region Sept. 10-11, and Sept. 18-19. The free, two-hour show combines traditional military ceremony with a large- scale theatrical production that showcases military discipline, historical reenactments, and traditional and modern music. Nine performances are sched- uled across two weekends: Sept. 10 to 12, at the D.C. Armory in Washington, D.C., and Sept. 18 to 19, in Fairfax, Va. This patriotic live show is performed by a cast and crew of active-duty Soldiers, not actors, from The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” and the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard). All performances are free and open to the public. For more informa- tion, and to order tickets, visit www.spiritofamerica.mdw.army. mil or call 1-866-239-9425. Labor Day picnic at the pool A picnic will be held at the Fort Myer Officers’ Club pool complex on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base Sept. 7 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The event is open to all who hold pool passes or com- bination passes and their guests. Members’ guests are invited to join the pool party for $10, payable at the door. Reservations are not required. The event will feature a disc jockey, moon bounce and face painting. For more informa- tion, call 703-939-1045. Education outreach at the Pentagon Sept. 9 A Marine Corps Community Services Henderson Hall By Julia LeDoux Pentagram Staff Writer Volunteers from The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” are using their musical skills to help their fellow service members cope with mental and physical challenges. Master Sgt. Leigh Ann Hinton and Staff Sgt. Christy Klenke began a music therapy-informed outreach program that has been visiting wounded warriors at Fort Belvoir and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center once a month since July 2014. “It’s not about learning to sing or play an instrument or being a better musician or sounding great, it’s more about the power of music and how it makes your brain function and how you can achieve goals that are not music goals,” said Klenke, who plays the French horn with The U.S. Army Ceremonial Band. Technically speaking, music therapy is defined as the use of music to achieve non-musical goals, continued Klenke, a board-certified musical therapist. The use of musical therapy by the military can be traced back in 1945, when the U.S. War Department issued Technical Bulletin 187 that outlined a program for the use of music for recon- ditioning wounded service members in hospitals during World War II. It dem- onstrated how music could be used in multiple therapeutic services, including recreation, education and occupational and physical therapy. Former U.S. Army Band Commander Col. Thomas Palmetier knew of Klenke’s background in musical therapy and of Hinton’s interest in it and put the two By Julia LeDoux Pentagram Staff Writer For the first time in Army history, two female Soldiers have pinned on Ranger tabs, and that has Soldiers across Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall talking. “They have shown the rest of us female Soldiers that we can accomplish anything that our brothers can, we just have to try,” said Sgt. Isabel Mack, who is assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company S-1 on the Fort Myer portion of the Joint Base.. “Also, it’s inspiring to me because despite what others thought, that they wouldn’t make it, they never gave up.” According to an article on Army.mil, 1st Lt. Shaye L. Haver and Capt. Kristen M. Griest, who both graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, were among 96 Soldiers who graduated from Ranger School at Fort Benning, Ga., Aug. 21. “Actually, I think it’s pretty cool,” said Sgt. 1st Class Anthony Charles, who is assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company S-3. “It switches up the norm, that’s the world we’re in now. It’s showing equality.” Haver, an AH-64 pilot, said she wanted Joint base Soldiers react to news of first women to receive Ranger tabs Vol. 62, No. 35 September 3, 2015 www.army.mil/jbmhh Published For Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Pentagram Index Local forecast Gen. Milley message ......... page 2 Labor Day hours ............ page 2 Community ................ page 3 News notes ................ page 4 Holiday safety messages ...... page 5 Thrift savings plan ........... page 6 In Photos: ‘Helicopter war’ remembered . . . page 7 THURS. 92 | 75 FRI. 90 | 73 SAT. 84 | 69 SUN. 86 | 69 For more weather forecasts and information,visit www.weather.gov. Musicians bring healing to wounded warriors see NEWS NOTES, page 4 see REACTION, page 4 see MUSIC, page 4 By Damien Salas Pentagram Staff Writer Hundreds of Vietnam combat helicopter pilots, their guests and Gold Star families planted a tree in Arlington National Cemetery Aug. 28 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first U.S. combat troops entering the Vietnam War. The spectators gathered before the tree dedication in the ceme- tery’s Memorial Amphitheater to remember the thousands of heli- copter pilots and crew members who lost their lives during the Vietnam War. The event began with a round of speakers within the amphi- theater, including a keynote address by retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Carl H. McNair, Jr. Guests afterwards followed along as the wreath was carried to the tree from the amphitheater. Above, four helicopters flew over in honor of the fallen as Amazing Grace was played on bagpipes. see TREE, page 4 Vietnam vets commemorate 50th anniversary of ‘helicopter war’ PHOTO BY NELL KING Master Sgt. Leigh Ann Hinton and Staff Sgt. Christy Klenke of the The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” pose for a photo in front of Brucker Hall on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Aug. 29. The two Soldier musicians began a music therapy outreach program to help fellow service members cope with mental and physical challenges. PHOTO BY NELL KING U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jasem Fleming with the Rapid Capabilities Office at Joint Base Anacostia- Bolling, Washington, listens to a speech at Arlington National Cemetery during the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association’s living tree dedication Aug. 28. About 1,600 Vietnam veterans, their families and Gold Star families attended the ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War.

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News NotesNearly show time:Spirit of AmericaThe U.S. Army Military

District of Washington bringsSpirit of America to theNationalCapital Region Sept. 10-11, andSept. 18-19. The free, two-hourshow combines traditionalmilitary ceremony with a large-scale theatrical production thatshowcases military discipline,historical reenactments, andtraditional and modern music.Nine performances are sched-uled across two weekends: Sept.10 to 12, at the D.C. ArmoryinWashington, D.C., and Sept.18 to 19, in Fairfax, Va. Thispatriotic live show is performedby a cast and crew of active-dutySoldiers, not actors, from TheU.S. Army Band “Pershing’sOwn” and the 3d U.S. InfantryRegiment (The OldGuard). Allperformances are free and opento the public. For more informa-tion, and to order tickets, visitwww.spiritofamerica.mdw.army.mil or call 1-866-239-9425.

Labor Daypicnic at the poolApicnicwill be held at theFort

MyerOfficers’Clubpool complexon the Fort Myer portion of thejoint base Sept. 7 from 11 a.m.to 8 p.m. The event is open toall who hold pool passes or com-bination passes and their guests.Members’ guests are invited tojoin thepool party for $10, payableat the door. Reservations are notrequired. The event will featurea disc jockey, moon bounce andface painting. Formore informa-tion, call 703-939-1045.

Education outreach atthe Pentagon Sept. 9AMarine Corps Community

Services Henderson Hall

By Julia LeDouxPentagram Staff Writer

Volunteers from The U.S. Army Band“Pershing’s Own” are using their musicalskills to help their fellow service memberscope with mental and physical challenges.Master Sgt. Leigh Ann Hinton and

Staff Sgt. Christy Klenke began a musictherapy-informed outreach program thathas been visiting wounded warriors atFort Belvoir and Walter Reed NationalMilitary Medical Center once a monthsince July 2014.“It’s not about learning to sing or play an

instrument or being a better musician orsounding great, it’s more about the powerof music and how it makes your brainfunction and how you can achieve goalsthat are not music goals,” said Klenke,who plays the French horn with The U.S.Army Ceremonial Band.Technically speaking, music therapy

is defined as the use of music to achievenon-musical goals, continued Klenke, aboard-certified musical therapist.The use of musical therapy by the

military can be traced back in 1945,when the U.S. War Department issuedTechnical Bulletin 187 that outlined aprogram for the use of music for recon-ditioning wounded service members inhospitals during World War II. It dem-onstrated how music could be used inmultiple therapeutic services, includingrecreation, education and occupationaland physical therapy.Former U.S. Army Band Commander

Col. Thomas Palmetier knew of Klenke’sbackground in musical therapy and ofHinton’s interest in it and put the two

By Julia LeDouxPentagram Staff Writer

For the first time in Army history, twofemale Soldiers have pinned on Rangertabs, and that has Soldiers across Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall talking.“They have shown the rest of us female

Soldiers that we can accomplish anythingthat our brothers can, we just have to try,”

said Sgt. Isabel Mack, who is assigned toHeadquarters and Headquarters CompanyS-1 on the Fort Myer portion of the JointBase.. “Also, it’s inspiring to me becausedespite what others thought, that theywouldn’t make it, they never gave up.”According to an article on Army.mil, 1st

Lt. Shaye L. Haver and Capt. Kristen M.Griest, who both graduated from the U.S.Military Academy atWest Point, were among

96 Soldiers who graduated from RangerSchool at Fort Benning, Ga., Aug. 21.“Actually, I think it’s pretty cool,” said Sgt.

1st Class Anthony Charles, who is assignedtoHeadquarters andHeadquarters CompanyS-3. “It switches up the norm, that’s theworld we’re in now. It’s showing equality.”Haver, an AH-64 pilot, said she wanted

Joint base Soldiers react to news offirst women to receive Ranger tabs

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Index Local forecast

Gen. Milley message . . . . . . . . . page 2Labor Day hours . . . . . . . . . . . . page 2Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3News notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4Holiday safety messages . . . . . . page 5Thrift savings plan . . . . . . . . . . . page 6In Photos:‘Helicopter war’ remembered . . . page 7

THURS.92 | 75

FRI.90 | 73

SAT.84 | 69

SUN.86 | 69

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

Musicians bring healing to wounded warriors

see NEWS NOTES, page 4see REACTION, page 4

see MUSIC, page 4

By Damien SalasPentagram Staff Writer

Hundreds of Vietnam combathelicopter pilots, their guests andGold Star families planted a treein Arlington National CemeteryAug. 28 to commemorate the50th anniversary of the firstU.S. combat troops enteringthe Vietnam War.The spectators gathered before

the tree dedication in the ceme-tery’sMemorial Amphitheater toremember the thousands of heli-copter pilots and crewmemberswho lost their lives during theVietnam War.The event began with a round

of speakers within the amphi-theater, including a keynoteaddress by retired U.S. ArmyMaj. Gen. Carl H. McNair, Jr.Guests afterwards followed alongas the wreath was carried to thetree from the amphitheater.Above, four helicopters flew

over in honor of the fallen asAmazing Grace was playedon bagpipes.

see TREE, page 4

Vietnam vets commemorate50th anniversary of ‘helicopter war’

PHOTO BY NELL KING

Master Sgt. Leigh Ann Hinton and Staff Sgt. Christy Klenke of the The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” pose for a photo infront of Brucker Hall on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Aug. 29. The two Soldier musicians began amusic therapy outreach program to help fellow service members cope with mental and physical challenges.

PHOTO BY NELL KING

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jasem Fleming with the Rapid Capabilities Office at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, listens to a speech at Arlington National Cemetery during the VietnamHelicopter Pilots Association’s living tree dedication Aug. 28. About 1,600 Vietnam veterans, theirfamilies and Gold Star families attended the ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary ofthe Vietnam War.

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JBM-HH Labor Day weekendOperations and services holiday hours

FORT MYERAuto Shop Closed.

Bowling Alley Open 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Commissary Open Sept. 4 regular hours, 8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.,early bird 7 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.Open Sept. 7, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., no early bird hoursFor more information, call 703-696-3674.

Concessions:Starbucks, Subway, FlowerShop, Barber Shop, Cleaners,GNC, Optical Shop

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Rader Health Clinic Closed Friday, Sept. 4 and Monday, Sept. 7.For more information, call 703-696-2977.

Rader Dental Clinic Closed Friday, Sept. 4 and Monday, Sept. 7.Fort Belvoir, Logan Dental Clinic, will have a provider to coveremergencies during these days.

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Pfc. Stuart Bernard of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), left, listens as a visitor asks questions during a Caisson Platoon spouse meet-and-greetat the platoon’s stables on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Aug. 25. The special event was organized by Army Community Service in aneffort to give military families recently stationed in the D.C. Metro area a chance to meet other military families. For more photos from this event, visit Flickr.com/photos/jbm-hh.

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By Julia LeDouxPentagram Staff Writer

Navy chief petty officers andchief selectees took to the streetsof the National Capital RegionAug. 29 for the annual ForceMaster Chief Pride Run.“This is not about PT,” said

Master Chief Brad McIntire ashe addressed the group, whichformed up for the event in frontof the Bowling Center on the FortMyer portion of Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall. “This is aboutdoing what we’re doing right now.It’s about the esprit de corps ofbeing a chief petty officer.”The run began with warm-ups

that were led by some of the chiefselectees. The group of 262,which included Force MasterChief Sherman Boss, director

of the Hospital Corps, and forcemaster chief, U.S. Navy Bureauof Medicine and Surgery, andCommand Master Chief TerryJ. Prince, senior enlisted advisorthe Defense Health Agency, thenmade its way through ArlingtonNational Cemetery and theNational Mall, where they werebriefed about the historical sig-nificance of 14 memorials.“Your involvement was critical

to the success of the event and themotivation displayed was a directreflection of the professionalismwithin each of your command’sCPO Mess,” Boss wrote on hisFacebook page. “I am pleasedto know that our traditions andheritage are safe and sound in thehands of our future Goat Locker.”

Navy chiefs, chiefselectees honor heritageat joint base, ANC

By Damien SalasPentagram Staff Writer

Since joining the AndrewRader U.S. ArmyHealth Clinicstaff eight and a half years ago,pharmacist Henry Tran has dealtwith customers from all walks ofthe military community.In mid-July, a patient came

to the clinic pharmacy to pickup a controlled substance pre-scription. When screening thepatient’s medication history,Tran determined it would not beappropriate to fill the prescrip-tion because it had been filled theweek prior at another pharmacy.“This specific drug was very

addictive,” said Tran. “Whenwe see that a patient is receivingthis controlled substance frommore than one source, it raisesa red flag.”

He contacted the patient’sprovider, who had not been awareof the recent dispensing of themedication. The provider thenmet with the patient and throughfurther discussion, discoveredthat in fact the patient had ahistory of alcoholism, and hadrecently relapsed in the midst ofsome challenging family issues.The provider was then able todetermine the best course for thepatient, which was admittanceto inpatient detoxification andrehabilitation, according to aclinic press release.It was this astute observation

that earned Tran the clinic’sfirst ever ARUSAHC HeROaward, given monthly to aRader staff member who hasshown exceptional dedicationtoward the safety of staff andcustomers alike, according to

clinic Commander Lt. Col.Ed Weinberg.“As wemove toward becoming

a high reliability organization,we have reinforced our focuson taking care of our internalteam,” saidWeinberg. “The staffmembers employed at AndrewRader Health Clinic are of thefinest caliber, and if we takecare of them, we know theywill in turn take care of ourpatients and customers. TheHeRO award is just one of themany ways we have sought toimprove the culture at Rader,and to ultimately improve thesafety and quality of the carewe deliver.”A pharmacist since 1998, Tran

cut his teeth in retail pharmacybefore joining the Rader staff.His appreciation for the militarybegan in his college days, andis the reason he enjoys workingat the clinic so much.As a boy, Tran had a fascina-

tion with the military. In hishometown of Saigon, Vietnam,Tran’s parents removed himfrom his military duties tofinish school.“When I was young in

Vietnam, I liked the military,”said Tran. “I was a collegestudent before the war in 1975,but one time I joined themilitaryvoluntarily when five to six ofmy older friends were drafted.”Despite his desire to serve,

Tran’s family did not allowhim to stay in the military, andinsisted that he finish college.Tran and the Rader pharmacy

staff and volunteers serve at least100 customers per day on thejoint base, he said.

Pentagram staff writer DamienSalas can be reached at [email protected].

By Julia LeDouxPentagram Staff Writer

Since taking over as com-manding officer for Headquarters& Service Battalion, HeadquartersMarine Corps, Henderson Hallon July 10, Col. Andrew M.Regan has been getting to knowthe men and women he is nowserving with.“These Marines know the

service they are providing tosupport Marines wherever theyare in the National CapitalRegion,” he said during a recentinterview the Pentagram. “I see abunch of dedicatedMarines whojust want to do their job, but atthe same time grow professionallyand embrace the institution.”During a recent meeting with

his Marines, Regan said he toldthem that, “If you want the best

out of me, I need the best outof you. I need you to pressurizethe system.”Regan said that by pressurizing

the system he means a Marineshould be pushing the Marineahead of him.“Good leaders feed off quality

Marines,” he said. “Marinesshouldn’t give those above themany excuses to not be the best.”Regan called the joint base

environment a “refreshing one”to be around on a daily basis.“I couldn’t be more impressed

with theMarines,” he said. “Theyknowwhat their roles and respon-sibilities are and they exerciseinitiative. You can’t ask formore than that.”Regan said one of his prime

objectives as Henderson Hallcommander will be to makesure the services it provides foractive duty and retired Marinesand their families throughoutthe National Capital Regionare relevant to where they arein both their professional andpersonal lives.“I want to focus the MCCS

(Marine Corps CommunityServices) side of the house on

those issues,” he said.Regan also said he wants to

make sure there is depth to therelationship that exists betweenthe Army andMarine Corps onthe joint base.“We complement our Army

peers on the installation andthey complement us,” he said.“While each service has uniqueways of doing things, there iscommonality.”

A path toward service

Regan, a native of Katonah,N.Y., holds a bachelor’s of artsdegree in economics from theUniversity of Rochester andwas commissioned through theNaval Reserve Officers TrainingCorps in 1991.“I knew I wanted to do mili-

tary service,” he said, pointingto his family’s history of service.Regan’s father served in theNational Guard; one of his sistersattended West Point, while hisother sister was in ROTC. Acousin and uncle of Regan’s werealso career Marines. And whilehe hoped to attend a militaryacademy for college, Regan saidhe was not academically compet-

itive enough to get in.“The only institution to

reach out and embrace me wasthe Marine Corps,” he said. “Ialways felt drawn to the lineage,

the ethos of the Marine Corps.I always felt it was the MarineCorps who was looking at who

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JBM-HH pharmacist preventsprescription drug abuse

Regan settling into role as H&S commanding officer

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

Sept. 5 7:30 p.m. The U.S. Army Blues will join the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra for the final concert of the 2015 Freeman Stage Season with anevening of great American classics.This free concert ends with fireworks and takes place at the Freedom Stage at Bayside in Selbyville, Del.

Sept. 9 6 p.m. The U.S. Army Blues will perform at theWorldWar II Memorial as part of their Evening Concert Series in D.C.

Sept. 10-11 10:30 a.m. The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” will perform as part of the Spirit of America show at the D.C. Armory in D.C. Spirit of Americais a patriotic, live-action show presented by the U.S. Army Military District ofWashington. Performed by more than 400 soldiers ofthe U.S. Army’s elite ceremonial units and the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), this free show features traditional andmodern music, disciplined drill, and historical narrative as Soldiers recap the heritage of our country in an inspiring and entertainingperformance.Visit: www.usarmyband.com/concerts-events/spirit-of-america.html for information about free tickets.

Sept. 11 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 12 2 p.m.,7:30 p.m.

Sept. 17 5 p.m. The U.S. Army Blues presents the music of Herbie Nichols during a concert at Kogod Courtyard at the Smithsonian American ArtMuseum in D.C.

Sept. 18 & 19 7:30 p.m. The U.S. Army Chorus Baritones in Recital will take place at All Saints’ Church at 18 Olive Ave., Rehoboth Beach, Del.

Sept. 20 3 p.m. The U.S. Army Blues presents the music of Herbie Nichols during a concert at Brucker Hall on the Fort Myer portion of Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall.

Sept. 29 7:30 p.m. The U.S. ArmyVoices will perform a Salute to Gold Star Mothers at Brucker Hall on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall.

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 RUN, page 6

Community

PHOTO BY NELL KING

Marine Corps Col. Andrew M. Regan, commander for Headquartersand Service Battalion, Headquarters Marine Corps, Henderson Hall,addresses attendees during a change of command ceremony at theHenderson Hall portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall July 10.Regan has nearly two months in command at Henderson Hall.

PHOTO BY JULIA LEDOUX

U.S. Sailors from across the National Capital Region prepare toparticipate in the annual Chief Petty Officer Heritage Run Aug. 29at the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Lookingon is Command Master Chief Terry J. Prince, senior enlisted advisor,Defense Health Agency. Some 260 Navy chief petty officers andchief selectees from across 12 Navy commands participated in the4.5-mile run through Fort Myer and Arlington National Cemetery.

Nearly 60 daysinto command, thecolonel says he’simpressed with thebattalion’s Marines

PHOTO BY DAMIEN SALAS

Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Andrew Rader U.S. Army HealthClinic Pharmacist Henry Tran poses for a portait behind thecounter Aug. 17. Tran is the first recipient of the ARUSAHC HeROaward for preventing prescription drug abuse by a service member.

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Education Services representative will be at thePentagon Sept. 9, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to meet withMarines and other service members about edu-cational opportunities. The location is betweencorridors 1 and 2, second deck, A Ring. Call703-614-9104 for more information.

VA claims assistance Sept. 10Veterans Administration claims assistance is

available by appointment Sept. 10 and 24, 7:30a.m. to 1 p.m., in Bldg. 29 on the HendersonHallportion of the joint base. An American Veterans(AMVETS) representative will be there to reviewservice member medical records, and provideassistance with the Department of VeteransAffairs disability compensation claims process.For an appointment, please call 703-614-6828.

SFL-TAP recruiting event Sept. 11The Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall Soldier

for Life-Transition Assistance Program is hostinga recruiting event Sept. 11, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. atBldg. 405 on the Fort Myer portion of the jointbase. Coordinated with the Virginia Departmentof Veterans Services, this event is designed toconnect transitioning service members andveterans with hiring companies. During theday, companies will pitch their job openings andconduct screenings and networking sessions.Attendees are limited to active duty with less thanthree months left in service, military spouses,veterans and serving members of the Reserveor National Guard. To register and for moreinformation, visit http://goo.gl/vbgPq2.

Pups in the Pool is Sept. 11Bring your pup for a free end of summer

splash. Pups in the Pool at theMaj. Douglas A.Zembiec Pool on the Henderson Hall portion ofJoint Base Myer-Henderson Hall is Sept. 11, 4to 5 p.m. Call 703-693-7351 for details.

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

season before the pools are closed for anotherwinter. Come on out to where every dog hasits day, Sept. 12, 10 a.m. to noon at the FortMyer Officers’ Club Pool Complex. This eventis free, but Family and Morale, Welfare andRecreation requires all owners to complete awaiver. Also, all dogs must display a currentrabies tag. For more information contact ToddHopkins at 703-696-0594 or 703-939-1045 oremail [email protected].

Spiritual resiliency at Fort McNairA Bible study and luncheon series will be

held upstairs in Bldg. 41 on the Fort McNairportion of the joint base everyMonday beginningSept. 15 through Dec. 15 from noon to 12:45p.m. Participants will enjoy a free lunch andstudy guide on Paul’s letter to the Galatians. Toregister (the number of participants is limitedto 15) contact Betsy Hendrix at 703-696-5635or at [email protected].

Devil Dog 7K race Sept. 16Registration is open for the Sept. 16 Devil

Dog 7K Race. Part of the OohRah Run Series,the race begins at 6:45 a.m. at the Cpl. Terry L.SmithGymnasium on theHendersonHall portionof the joint base and proceeds through the FortMyer portion. Participation is open toDepartmentof Defense identification card holders, the first100 registered participants receive an event teeshirt. See details and the link to register at www.mccsHH.com/OohRahRunSeries.

Shredding event Sept. 23-24The Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall

EnvironmentalManagementDivision has coordi-nated a paper and othermaterials mass shreddingevent for all three portions of the joint base begin-ning with the Fort McNair portion Sept. 23 atBldg. 29 (9 to 10 a.m.) and Bldg. 62 (10 a.m. tonoon). On Sept. 24, shredding will take place atBldg. 29 (9 to 10 a.m.) on the Henderson Hallportion and Bldg. 59 on the Fort Myer portion(11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.) Materials that can bebrought to each location for shredding includepaper, manila folders, staples, paper clips andrubber bands. Materials not to be shreddedinclude newspaper, credit cards, CDs, cardboard,binders and binder clips. For more information,call Mark Luckers at 703-696-2012.

NCO training date Sept. 30With the implementation date of Jan. 1, 2016,

for the new noncommissioned officer reportDA form 2166-9 series, JBM-HH will holda training session on Sept. 30 from 8 a.m. tonoon in Bldg. 405 on the Fort Myer portion ofthe joint base to ensure that all Soldiers in therank of specialist, noncommissioned officers,commissioned officers, civilians (supervisorsof NCOs) and human resources professionals/administrative personnel (delegates) are trainedon the newNCO evaluation report and evaluationsystem functions, regardless of the compo-nent. For more information, contact CharissaSeastrum-Morris at 703-696-6363 or Sgt. 1stClass Michael Moton at 703-696-3321.

Brown bag lunch topicsMarine Corps Community Services Henderson

Hall Marine and Family Program’s BehavioralHealth Branch offers lunchtime classes selectTuesdays in September from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30p.m. Dates and topics are: Sept. 15, coping withtransition; Sept. 22, coping strategies for theuncertainties of life; Sept. 29, principles for ahealthy relationship and marriage. The classes

together early last year. The programhas developed slowly for a couple ofreasons, the first one being the opera-tional tempo of the band itself.“This is all happening on top of all

the other duties we have at The ArmyBand,” said Hinton. “I must say, it’sone of the more fulfilling things I’vedone since I’ve been here.”The program’s mission statement

reads that it is an effort by Soldiers tohelp Soldiers. Volunteers will next meetwith wounded servicemembers Sept. 11.“We try to have a conversation about

music, how music makes you feel andhow you can use it as a healing tooland how it can help in your recovery,”explained Hinton.Participants in the program listen

to a piece of music and then are askedhow it made them feel, or what theypictured in their minds as they listened.“There is no wrong answer to what

music evokes in you,” Hinton said. “Ithink it’s encouraged a lot of the peopleto rediscover their musical interests.”“Any type of music, any style of

music can be used in music therapy,”added Klenke.The volunteer musicians even dress

the part when they visit the woundedwarriors, wearingmore casual uniformsinstead of the dress uniforms they wearwhen performing for an audience.“I think it helps them to see us as

service members, just like them,” saidKlenke. “We don’t often get to interactwith Soldiers who have different jobsin the Army. It’s really great for us tobe able to have those discussions, toshare common experiences and to share

really different experiences.”A book entitled “Heart Strings”

by the Madison Symphony Orchestraserved as the catalyst and gave Hintonand Klenke an idea of how to bestorganize their effort.“It’s a book about how professional

musicians can use their skills in con-junction with a music therapist todifferent outreaches other than music

education,” said Klenke.Hinton said people are becoming

aware that music is more than just abunch of “pretty sounds.”“It affects our entire body; it’s part

of everybody’s life,” she said. “I thinkpeople are becoming more and moreaware of the power of music.”

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

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The memorial tree dedication was the largest gatheringof pilots at a single commemoration event, with 1,000expected, said Bob Hesselbein, president of the VietnamHelicopter Pilots Association, which held a five-day meetingin Washington that ended Aug. 29.Hesselbein said he met with the family of 1st Lt. Carlos

Pedrosa and talked about a picture he took of him in 1972at Kon Tum Airfield, the day before his death.“Between missions I found Carlos among our dispersed

aircraft and had him quickly pose for an individual picture,”said Hesselbein. “Our aircraft were dispersed to reduce therisk of many being hurt during the frequent rocket attackswe endured while operating from the airfield. As bad luckhad it, the very next day Carlos was killed instantly by a122mm rocket that struck him in the area visible in thebackground of the previous day’s portrait.”Pedrosa was buried at the cemetery and his granite

marker has a Huey helicopter carved into it.More than 58,000 Americans were killed in action

during the Vietnam War, and more than 153,000 werewounded. All told, 658 U.S. prisoners of war returnedhome alive from Southeast Asia, and as of 2014, 1,638were still unaccounted for. There are roughly 7.4 millionliving Vietnam-era veterans, according to the Departmentof Veterans Affairs.A presidential proclamation signed in 2012 marked the

beginning of a 13-year commemoration to honor the 50thanniversary of the Vietnam War that will span throughNov. 11, 2025.Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall was made a com-

memorative partner of the 50th anniversary VietnamWar

Commemoration for “supporting and honoring” VietnamWar veterans last year during the joint base’s annual RetireeAppreciation Day event.JBM-HHCommander Col. Mike Henderson received a

certificate signed by then-Secretary of Defense ChuckHageland Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E.Dempsey, marking the occasion.

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

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to go to Ranger training simply becauseit was the best training the Armycan provide.“I think if females continue to come

to this course, they can be encouragedby what we have accomplished, buthopefully they’re encouraged by thelegacy that the Ranger community hasleft,” she said said during an Aug. 20press conference.Griest, a military police officer, said

she personally knows a lot of femaleSoldiers who are interested in becomingRangers, but weren’t able to attend themost recent Ranger assessment that sheand Haver graduated from.“… I know many very qualified

women that I can think of that couldpass the course or at least make a verygood attempt,” she said. “I wouldencourage them to go. And I wouldsay keep doing what they are doing.They are motivated. It is definitely moreof a mental challenge than physical.If you mentally know you want to getthrough – and you have to want to getthrough – you will make it.”According to the Army.mil article,

since Ranger school opened in 1950,only 77,000 Soldiers have earned theRanger tab. Of the 4,057 Soldiers whoattempted the course in 2014, only1,609 tacked on the tab.“It is a tough course that takes courage

and commitment to complete,” said StaffSgt. Allan Springer of Headquarters andHeadquarters Company.Springer said he knows of other female

service members who are performing

well in other special forces units.“Although the ‘differences in body

mechanics’ conversation betweenmalesand females is a real one to have, I feelthat as long as they can perform at thelevel needed to be in that specialty,then let them be,” he said. “I thinkthat time will tell if this is a decisionthat the military needs to keep goingwith. We are an ever-changing forcethat needs to be adaptable to what maycome in the future.”The Army plans to run another

Ranger School assessment in Novemberthat will also be open to women. Threefemale Marines were the first womento graduate from the Corps’ School ofInfantry in 2013 - another first.

In related news, the Navy announcedin 2013 that enlisted female Sailorswould be allowed to attend the Navy’sspecial warfare training – Sea, Air, andLand (SEAL) and Special WarfareCombatant Craft Crewmen (SWCC) –nextMarch, while female commissionedNavy officers would have the opportu-nity to attend the training next June,according to a Navy news article. Morerecently, Chief of Naval OperationsAdm. JonGreenert told theNavy TimesAug. 19 that the service is “on a track tosay, `Hey, look anybody who can meetthe gender non-specific standards, thenyou can become a SEAL.”

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

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Master Sgt. Leigh Ann Hinton of The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” singsThe Star Spangled Banner at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Sept. 1. She isthe co-founder of a music therapy outreach program that helps fellow servicemembers cope with mental and physical challenges.

PHOTO BY NELL KING

Ethan Long, center, admires the wreath placed duringthe living tree dedication ceremony to honor the 50thCommemoration of the Vietnam War at Arlington NationalCemetery Aug. 28. Long’s grandfather, Roy Sudeck, waskilled during the Vietnam War. Sudeck was an Army heli-copter pilot and served three tours of duty in Vietnam. Formore photos of this event, see page 7.

U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY STAFF SGT. STEVE CORTEZ

U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley congratulates 1st Lt. Shaye Haverfor graduating U.S. Army Ranger School at Fort Benning, Ga., Aug. 21. Haver andclass member Capt. Kristen Griest became the first female graduates of the school.

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By U.S. Army Maj. Gen.Bradley A. BeckerCommanding General,JFHQ-NCR/MDW

Borne out of the labormovementof the 1800s, LaborDay was estab-lished to celebrate the economicand social achievements of theAmerican workforce. The firstlarge-scale Labor Day celebra-tion was observed on September5, 1882, with a massive paradeand picnic in New York City,and Congress created a federalholiday 12 years later. As militarymembers, civilians and contrac-tors, we are an important part ofthe modern American workforceand have much to celebrate. Ourlabor in the Nation’s Capital isof critical value and should bean additional source of pride foreach of us this Labor Day.The country has seen vast

improvements to worker well-being and safety since that firstLabor Day, and the DoD con-tinues to lead the way by providingthe military and civilians withnumerous tools to enable safebehavior both on and off the job.To that end, I ask each of you toinquire with your subordinates,coworkers, and Family abouttheir plans for this upcoming longweekend. Demonstrate your com-mitment to our fellow workersand our missions by encouraging

the use of risk management,training, and the buddy systemas essential means for keepingone another safe.Each of you are essential to

the success of our missions andare needed to return safely fromthis well-deserved time off.Tools to assist you with planningand mitigating risk during theholiday weekend are availableat:http://goo.gl/pdrTYz or https://goo.gl/WS50FE.I wish each of you a safe and

enjoyable Labor Day holiday.

By Lt. Gen. DavidHalverson, commander,and Command Sgt. Maj.Jeff Hartless, U.S. ArmyInstallation ManagementCommand

Observed on the firstMondayin September, Labor Day paystribute to the contributionsand achievements of Americanworkers. It was created by thelabor movement in the late 19thcentury and became a federalholiday in 1894. Labor Day alsosymbolizes the end of summerformanyAmericans, and is oftencelebrated with parties, paradesand athletic events.This weekend, millions of

drivers will take to the highwayfor one final summer getaway,making it one of the busiestholiday travel weekends of theyear. Make sure you check theroad conditions and your ownvehicle’s road-worthiness beforegetting on the highway. Have adrivingplan that includes periodicrest stops. If you are driving, putthose handheld devices down!Never drink and drive.If your destination is a beach,

lake or other water recreationarea, check the weather andwater conditions beforehandand throughout the day. Alwaysswim with a buddy in a desig-

nated swimming area, supervisedby a lifeguard. Provide constantsupervision to children in or nearthe water, and always stay withinarm’s reach of young childrenand inexperienced swimmerswhile they are in the water. Lifejackets and flotation devicesshould be part of your gear andworn as required/mandated.Whether at homeorona sandy

shore,manyof youwill fire up thegrill this weekend. A few simplesteps canpreventdisasteror injury,such as keeping the grill awayfrom the house, tree branches oranything that could catch fire.Always keep children and petsaway from the grill, and neveradd charcoal starter fluid whencoals have already been ignited.

Be sure to check out your localFamily and Morale, Welfareand Recreation (MWR) officefor events and activities on ornear Army installations. You’resure to find great activities forthe whole Family, often free orat a good discount.Regardless of where you go

or how you celebrate LaborDay, we want you to enjoy thiswell-deserved time off, rechargeyourself, and return to yourduty station safe. CSMHartlessand I are extremely proud ofeach of you and the work youdo in support of our Army,our Nation, our Soldiers andFamilies, and our installations.Support and Defend!Army Strong!

I was as a person and whatI could contribute.”Regan said he “scrapped

past 1,000” on hisScholastic Aptitude Testand had a meeting withthen-Maj. JohnM. Paxton,who was the commandingofficer of the New YorkRecruiting District and isnow the assistant comman-dant of theMarine Corps.During that meeting,

Regan said Paxton told himhe was going to be a “toughsell” to enter the NROTCbecause he didn’t havethe necessary academic“oomph” required tobecome a Marine officer.That didn’t stop the pairfrom talking for about anhour, according to Regan.“I just felt he dug into

who I was as a person,”continued Regan.At the end of the inter-

view, Paxton told Regan hewould rank him as the No.1 candidate coming out ofthe district.“I felt this guy was

showing some confidencein me as an individual,”sa id Regan. “Whensomeone does that, espe-cially at that young age, itmeans something.”Regan ended up

receiving a ROTC schol-arship and attending theUniversity of Rochester.Regan said there wereseven members of his classthat went into the MarineCorps. They all made ittheir careers and haveremained lifelong friends.“You never lose that con-

nection,” he said. “Theyknow you the best. Theysee you in your formativeyears. They’ve seen youact like a moron, but theystill embrace who you are.”Regan has served at all

threeMarineExpeditionaryForces and in all elementsof theMarine Air GroundTask Force and holdsmultiple graduate degrees.

Pentagram staff writerJulia LeDoux can be reachedat [email protected].

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Labor Day safety message fromJFHQ-NCR/MDW commander

IMCOM leadership sendwishes for a safe holiday

Labor Day safety messages

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Maj. Gen. Bradley A. Becker

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LEFT - U.S. Army Lt. Gen. David D. Halverson. RIGHT - CommandSgt. Maj. Jeff Hartless.

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By Kisha A. TaylorFederal Retirement ThriftInvestment Board

At some point in your militarycareer you may have heard aboutthe Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) andsome of its advantages, but perhapssaving for retirement wasn’t apriority. Then one day, you realizeyou’re closer to retirement agethan you thought and discoverthat you won’t have enough savedto live comfortably once you leavethe workforce. You may wonderwhat your choices are and if it’stoo late to begin planning forretirement. Don’t panic! There’sstill time to accumulate money inyour TSP account.

Start now

If you believe you’re behind on savingfor retirement, signing up for the TSPis one of the best things you can do tosecure your financial future. As a servicemember, you’re not automatically enrolledin the TSP, so you’ll need to sign up.Just log into myPay, select the “ThriftSavings Plan” option, and choose yourcontribution type: traditional (pre-tax),Roth (after-tax), or both. Then choose theamount you want to contribute from eachtype of pay you receive (basic, incentive,special, and/or bonus). If you don’t haveaccess to myPay, you can complete FormTSP-U-1, Election Form, and return itto your finance office.

Make a choice

You can contribute a percentage ofyour basic pay to your TSP account—10percent, for example—then increase yourcontributions as you get pay raises andpromotions. Even small amounts canadd up to big savings over time.Already signed up for the TSP? Find

ways to make the most of your contribu-tions. If you’re age 50 or older, you can

make catch-up contribu-tions once you’ve reachedthe maximum InternalRevenue Code’s (IRC)elective deferral limit.In addition to how

much you contribute,your investment mix is animportant factor affectingthe savings in your TSPaccount. At this stage inyour career, be sure youhave a balance of riskversus reward. Choosingour Lifecycle (L) Fundscould give you an optimal

mix of our five core funds based onwhen you’ll need to start receivingincome from your savings. Use thechart below to see which L Fund

might be best for you.To choose how the money coming

into your account is invested, make acontribution allocation by visiting tsp.gov.

Keep us with you

If you decide to leave military servicebefore you’re eligible for a militarypension, you can keep your TSP account,even if you find other employment. Plus,if you take a Federal job, you can keepcontributing to the TSP. Even if youdon’t take a Federal job, you canmanageyour investments at low cost while yoursavings grow.

Act today:Time is of the essence

If you’re a late saver, don’t procrasti-nate further—you may still have time tobuild your retirement savings. Log intomyPay today online to increase yourTSP contributions. The older you arewhen you start saving for retirement,the harder it will be. It may require somesacrifice, but remember, it’s never toolate to start saving.For more information about or to

access your Thrift Savings Plan, visitwww.tsp.gov.

In Navy jargon, the goatlocker is a lounge, sleepingarea and galley on boarda naval vessel reserved forthe exclusive use of chiefpetty officers.Pa r t ic ipant s came

f rom 12 East CoastCommands, includingthe Naval Health Clinicat Patuxent River, Md.; theNaval Support Facility atThurmont, Md.; WalterReed National MilitaryMedical Center; NavalDistrict Washington; NavalSupport Activity HamptonRoads; Naval HealthClinic Quantico; NavalHospital Camp Lejeune,N.C.; Naval Health ClinicCherry Point, N.C.; NavyMedicine ProfessionalDevelopment Center;Naval Medical SupportCenter, Portsmouth, Va.;and the National MilitaryComma nd Cen t e r .Runners included hos-pital corpsmen and oneMarine Corps gunnery ser-geant, said Force MasterChief John Dempsey of theNavy’s Bureau of Medicineand Surgery.Boss added that the event

also provided an opportu-nity for the Navy’s chiefs tonetwork with one another,

creating “contacts for life.”“Out of the 300,000

plus Sailors in the Navy,only a few get the chanceto become a chief pettyofficer,” Boss wrote viaemail after the event.“When you compare it toour overall U.S. popula-tion, you get a better sense

of what it means to be thechosen few and that’s apretty good feeling.”The event concluded

with a cookout held in frontof the Bowling Center.

Pentagram staff writerJulia LeDoux can be reachedat [email protected].

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Posing with U.S. Sailors from across the NationalCapital Region before participating in the annual ChiefPetty Officer Heritage Run Aug. 29 at the Fort Myerportion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall are (farleft) Director of the U.S. Navy Hospital Corps ForceCommand Master Chief Sherman E. Boss and (far right)Command Master Chief Terry J. Prince, senior enlistedadvisor, Defense Health Agency. Some 260 Navy chiefpetty officers and chief selectees from across 12 Navycommands participated in the 4.5-mile run through FortMyer and Arlington National Cemetery.

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‘Helicopter war’R E M E M B E R E D

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ABOVE - Bob Hesselbein, left, president of the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association, and ChristopherWhite, president of the Vietnam Helicopter Crew Members Association, carry a wreath from the MemorialAmphitheater to the memorial tree at Arlington National Cemetery Aug. 28. A living tree, planted earlier, wasdedicated to the 5,000 Vietnam helicopter pilots and crew members who were killed during the Vietnam War.Over 11,827 helicopters deployed and a total of 5,086 were destroyed, according to a VHPA press release.ABOVE, LEFT - An UH-1N Iroquois helicopter is flown over the Memorial Amphitheater during the VietnamHelicopter Pilots Association Living Tree Memorial Dedication at Arlington National Cemetery Aug. 28. LEFT -Retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Carl H. McNair, Jr., gives the keynote address during the living tree dedication inhonor of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War Aug. 28 at Arlington National Cemetery. A living tree wasdedicated to honor 5,000 Vietnam helicopter pilots and crew members who were killed during the war. Formore photos from this event, visit Flickr.com/photos/jbm-hh.

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are held in the conference room ofBldg. 12 on the Henderson Hallportion of the joint base. Formoreinformation, call 703-614-7204.

Super sign-up andhome tour Sept. 17TheArmyOfficers’Wives’Club

of the Greater Washington Areawill begin itsmembership year byholding its super sign-up combinedwith a tour of historic homes onthe FortMyer portion of the jointbase Sept. 17 from 11 a.m. to 1p.m., with final tours beginning at12:30 p.m. For additional details

about this event, including how toregister, please visit www.aowcgwa.org. Reservationsmust be receivedno later than Sept. 8 and can bemade by sending names and tele-phone numbers of attendees [email protected].

Welcome aboardcoffee Sept. 24

The annual Naval Officers’Spouses’ClubofD.C. (NOSCDC)welcomeaboardcoffee eventwill beheld at theFortMyerOfficersClubSept. 24 from10a.m. to12:30p.m.The club is located at 214 JacksonAvenue on the Fort Myer portionof the joint base. This year’s guestspeaker is Adm. Bill Moran, chiefof naval personnel.A charge of $15

includes a continental breakfast,payable either online or at thedoor.Membership forms may now becompleted online. RSVP by Sept.17 to Elizabeth Shaw at [email protected] informationaboutNOSCDC,visitwww.noscdc.comorwww.facebook.com/noscdc.

Save the date:Moral LeadershipLuncheon Oct. 1.

The next Joint Base Myer-HendersonHallMoral LeadershipLuncheonwill be heldOct. 1, 11:30a.m. to 1 p.m. inFellowshipHall atMemorialChapel on theFortMyerportion of JBM-HH. The guestspeaker will be retiredU.S. Army

Gen. Eric Shinseki, former secre-tary for theDepartment ofVeteransAffairs and the 34th U.S. Armychief of staff.NoRSVP is requiredfor attendance at this event,which isopen to allDepartment ofDefenseID card holders. Lunch will beprovided. For more information,call Chap. (Maj.) Fred Wendelat 703-696-5688 or email him [email protected].

Get back on tracktreadmill competitionA treadmill competition will be

held every Tuesday andThursdaythrough October in the FortMyer Fitness Center on the FortMyer portion of the joint base.Participants will walk or run on the

treadmill for up to 30 minutes ata time. The goal is to accumulateas many miles as you can by theend of the competition. Winnerswill receive an abdominal rollerwheel and a stability ball. Registerfor the competition at the frontdesk. The competition is open toall active duty service members,Department of Defense civilians,retired servicemembers and theirfamilies. For more information,call 703-696-7867/7864.

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