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AAFES BarberShop on FortMcNair has new

management, hoursThe Army and Air Force

Exchange Service Barber Shopon the Fort McNair portion ofthe joint base is under newman-agement and has new hours ofoperation. New operating hoursareMonday through Friday, 9a.m. to 4 p.m. For more infor-mation, call 202-484-7019.

Thrift shop now openThe Fort Myer Thrift Shop

is now open for fall. The regularfall schedule is Tuesdays,Wednesdays and Thursdaysfrom 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. andthe first Saturday of themonth.The Thrift Shop continuesto take donations, which can

be dropped off on the frontporch of the boutique (Bldg.225). For more information,call 703-527-0664.

Pups in thePool is Sept. 11

Bring your pup for a free endof summer splash. Pups in thePool at the Maj. Douglas A.Zembiec Pool on theHendersonHall portion of Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall is Sept. 11, 4to 5 p.m. Call 703-693-7351for details.

Annual DoggieDip is Sept. 12

Join us for the last hoorahof the 2015 pool season beforethe pools are closed for winter.

By Guv CallahanPentagram Staff Writer

The United States Army’s Spiritof America performance returns toWashington, D.C., Sept. 10 to 12, takingaudiences on a journey through 240 yearsof the nation’s military history using aunique blend of pageantry and discipline.Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry

Regiment (The Old Guard) and TheU.S.Army Band “Pershing’s Own” have spentthe last five weeks rehearsing for the free,two-hour show, making sure they perfectthe combination of historical reenactmentand traditional ceremonial elements. Thespectacle will feature music, historicaluniforms and even gunfire, all under theroof of the D.C. Armory.It will also feature four of the nearly

60 horses from the Old Guard’s CaissonPlatoon, animals that have trained for theshow just as long as the Soldiers.The horses – Dozier, Tony, Rio and

Surefire – are all making their Spirit ofAmerica debuts and will appear in fourdifferent segments of the show: the rideof Paul Revere, theWar of 1812, the CivilWar and the Afghan 2001 campaign.In order for the horses to perform suc-

cessfully during the show, they have tobe trained and familiarized with theenvironment, said Caisson Platoon Spc.Martin Rosenswipe. Caisson Soldierslead the horses around the Armory andlet them smell the many new objects sur-rounding them.

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As Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall movesforward with its Automated Installation Entry(AIE II Plus) system upgrades, traffic may back upat the gates, especially during peak traffic times.This has been the case in recent weeks at theMyer/Henderson Hall gates. Personnel and visitors areasked to be aware of and obey Arlington Countytraffic regulations in these areas and, especially,of the surrounding neighborhoods.At HendersonHall’s Gate 1, for example, motor-

ists have been seen making sudden U-turns andtraveling the wrong way on a one-way street in

attempts to escape traffic back-ups. ArlingtonCounty Police have been citing violators.Additionally, there have been complaints fromresidents in the neighborhood just outside Gate1, to include South Orme, South Ode and SouthOak Streets, of excessive speed on these streets,littering (to include cigarette butts) and loudmusicblaring from vehicles as they approach the gate -especially in the early morning.Arlington police have also received a number of

traffic complaints from residents along South 2ndStreet, between Glebe Road and the joint base,of speeding and reckless driving. Arlington policeare asking all personnel to watch their speed alongSouth Second Street as they will be stepping upenforcement as the school year begins.Personnel and visitors are asked to be mindful

of all our neighbors both in Arlington Countyand Southwest D.C., and to practice being “agood neighbor.” Please don’t speed, litter or playmusic excessively loud when driving through theseneighborhoods, and please obey all traffic signs.

Be a good neighbor

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IT’S SHOWTIME!

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By Julia LeDouxPentagram Staff Writer

Joint Base Myer-HendersonHall has logged three positivetests for West Nile Virus so farthis summer, according to theDirectorate of Public Works.Mosquito traps that tested

positive for the virus werelocated behind Bldg. 203and Lee Avenue on the FortMyer portion of the joint baseand behind Bldg. 28 on theHenderson Hall portion ofthe joint base, according toJBM-HH Directorate of PublicWorks Pest Management Teammember Ronald Purvis.“Those are the only...positive

tests we’ve had so far thisyear,” he said.West Nile is a mosquito-

borne virus that first appearedin the United States in 1999,according to the Army PublicHealth Command. Since then,more than 30,000 people in theU.S. have contracted the virus,which has caused more than1,200 deaths nationally. As ofSept. 1, the Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention reportsthat the District of Columbiahas had one case of West Nilevirus; Virginia has reported six;andMaryland, 13. It can be par-ticularly dangerous for the elderlyand those with compromisedimmune systems.

Last year, the joint base recordeda total of nine positive West Niletests, according to Purvis.JBM-HH is one of 12 partici-

pating Department of Defensemosquito testing program sitesin the greater Washington, D.C.area. Pest controllers from thejoint base set outmosquito traps atnine sites on the joint base – threeon the FortMcNair portion, twoon the Henderson Hall portionand four on the FortMyer portion– in April, according to Purvis.Testing of the traps takes placethrough the first frost. Mosquitosamples gathered from the sitesare ground up and sent to Fort

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Three mosquito testing sites onJBM-HH test positive for West Nile

PHOTO BY NELL KING

Pfc. Brian R. Schimmel with Caisson Platoon, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), orders “fire” during a Spirit of Americarehearsal Aug. 31 at Washington’s D.C. Armory. The Caisson Platoon works, trains and cares for horses that will be a part of theSpirit of America performances in order to desensitize the steeds from the sound of gun fire used during the show.

PHOTO BY PATRICK KELLEY

Joint base leaders askcommuters to use Hatfield,Wright Gates to avoid gatetraffic congestion

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Meet the cast: Spirit of America

This week in military historyCompiled by Jim Goodwin

Editor, Pentagram

Sept. 101963:

President JohnF.Kennedy federalizedAlabama’sNationalGuardto prevent the state’s governor,GeorgeC.Wallace, fromusing thestate’sNationalGuard troops to stop public school de-segregation,which occurred on this day as 20 African-American studentsentered public schools in Birmingham,Tuskegee andMobile, Ala,according to the This Day in Military History website.

Sept. 112001:

At 9:38 a.m. a commercial airliner, piloted by terrorists, slammedinto the Department of Defense’s headquarters building—thePentagon—located across the Potomac River fromWashington,D.C. One-hundred, eighty-nine people were killed during theattack. Meanwhile, hijacked jet airliners were used to attack theWorld Trade Center in New York City and a fourth hijackedaircraft was grounded and destroyedwhen it crashed into a field inShanksville, Pa. Altogether, 2,996 people died during the attacks,according to multiple online records.

Sept. 121918:

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. William “Billy” Mitchell commandedthe largest air fleet every assembled during the first major U.S.offensive ofWorldWar I at Saint-Mihiel, France, according to anonline U.S. Air Force’s historical document.

Sept. 131847:

Gen.Winfield Scott wins the finalmajor conflict of theMexican-AmericanWar when his forces stormed the Chapultepec fortressnear of Mexico City, according to the This Day in MilitaryHistory website.

Sept. 141942

The final day of the Battle of Edson’s Ridge, also known as theBattle of Bloody Ridge was the second Japanese offensive atGuadalcanal in an attempt to repel U.S. invaders and retake theisland during the Pacific campaign ofWorldWar II, according tomultiple online documents. Allied forces, led by U.S. Marines,took control of the island Aug. 7.

Sept. 152010:

Led by units from the 101st Airborne Division, Coalition forcesleadOperationDragon Strike, an offensive to reclaim the strategicsouthern province of Kandahar, Afghanistan, according to theThis Day in Military History website.

Sept. 161841:

A detachment of Marines under Maj. Daniel Carmick of NavalStationNewOrleans, alongwith a detachment of Soldiers, destroyeda pirate stronghold at Barataria, on the Island of Grande Terre,near New Orleans, according to the Marine Corps HistoricalDivision’s website.

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

Pfc. Peter Boreham of Paso Robles, Calif., plays Capt. Harper at the Battle of Bastogne during World War II in this year’s Spirit of America show. At the Battleof Bastogne, Americans defended against the last great offense of the Nazi Army. One of the Army’s largest community outreach programs, Spirit of America isdesigned to increase awareness of the Army’s long heritage and showcase its premier ceremonial units. See page 1 for more coverage, and visit https://goo.gl/D00Xt2 to meet more of the show’s cast.

COURTESY LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

Artwork by N. Currier titled“Attack on the CastleChapultepec” depicts thestart of the final battle ofthe Mexican-American Warwhen U.S. Gen. WinfieldScott’s forces storm theChapultepec fortress at theedge of Mexico City onSept. 13, 1847.

PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY NELL KING

A photograph of the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001, taken by photographerPaul Haring, after the building was hit by a commercial airplane in a terror-ist attack, is merged with a photograph of the Pentagon today taken Sept.8, 2015, by Pentagram photographer Nell King.

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Be alert. Stay vigilant.Have a plan.That was the messageMarines

from Headquarters and ServiceBattalion, Headquarters MarineCorps Henderson Hall heard

Sept. 3 during the 2015 LaborDayWeekend Safety Stand downheld at the Pentagon auditorium.“It’s a Marine Corps tradi-

tion,” battalion CommandingOfficer Col. Andrew Regan saidof the stand down in his openingremarks. “We’re heading into a

Marines begin LaborDay weekend with astand down for safety

By Guv CallahanPentagram Staff Writer

Service members, emergencyresponders and communitymembers gathered on Joint BaseMyer-HendersonHall Sept. 1 forsuicide prevention and awarenesstraining as part of the Army’sReady and Resilient Campaignand Suicide Awareness Month.The session was led by Dr.

James T. Reese, a 25-yearveteran of the Federal Bureauof Investigation and an award-winning author, lecturer andconsultant in the areas ofleadership, stress manage-ment, workplace violenceand resilience.While introducing Reese,

Maj. Gen. Bradley Becker,commander of the U.S. ArmyMilitary District ofWashington,said serving in the military

is a profoundly rewardingexperience, but that it canalso be trying.“What we do as members of

the Army profession is a toughbusiness, and I would say that’salso true for our law enforcementand emergency managementbrothers and sisters who arewith us here today,” he said. “AsSoldiers, we spend our careerseither preparing for combat or, inthe case of the last 13 to 14 years,serving in combat. Add to thatthe stress of moving your familyevery couple of years, missedholidays and special occasions,multiple deployments, it can allbe very stressful.”In order to deal with that

stress, service members some-times need to reach out andask for help. That’s whereReese comes in.During his time in the FBI,

Reese served as a criminal per-sonality profiler, established thebureau’s stress managementprogram, and helped foundthe National Center for theAnalysis of Violent Crime. Healso provided stress managementand decompression services tothe first responders at GroundZero after the terrorist attackson Sept. 11, 2001.Reese brought his expertise

to JBM-HH to speak to servicemembers and those who putthemselves in harm’s way for asimple reason: “I love you,” hetold a packed Conmy Hall. “Ilove what you stand for.”Since deployments and

combat can be so chaotic,Reese said it is important tohave one’s affairs in order onthe home front.“We never know what’s going


Two Soldiers stationed atJoint BaseMyer-Henderson Hallhave won the Military Districtof Washington’s Best WarriorCompetition.Staff Sgt. Kevin Simpson, a

clarinetist with The U.S. ArmyConcert Band, earned the title ofbest NCOwarrior and Pfc. DavidSaunders of the 3d U.S. InfantryRegiment (TheOldGuard) AlphaCompany earned the title of bestjunior enlisted warrior duringthe competition, which was heldAug. 24 to 28 at Fort A.P. Hillin Bowling Green, Va.Simpson said a comment made

by “Pershing’s Own” CommandSgt. Maj. Daniel R. Smithspurred him on to take part inthe competition.“I thought it sounded new and

different and a fun way to chal-lenge myself,” he said.Simpson, 31, of Oakland,

Calif., has been in the Army fornearly eight years. He said his unitwas extremely helpful while hetrained for the competition andset him up with fellow Soldierswho could help him in areas where

he needed assistance.“That was really helpful to

me,” he said. “We don’t spenda lot of time in the environmentas far as being in the field anddoing training that is geared toBest Warrior.”Military police officers at the

joint base and Soldiers at thearmory assisted him in learninghow to assemble and disassemblea variety of weapons and alsohelped him get comfortable withthe different weapons used duringthe competition, Simpson said.“How often does a clarinet

player end up shooting a machinegun?” he said with a laugh.Simpson said he began training

for the competition about

see BEST WARRIOR, page 8

Expert talks suicide prevention

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

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 SAFETY, page 10see PME, page 8

Community

PHOTOS BY SPC BRANDON DYER

ABOVE - Staff Sgt. Kevin Simpson, a clarinetist with The U.S. Army Concert Band, negotiates a landnavigation course as part of the Military District of Washington’s Best Warrior Competition, Aug. 24-28,2015, at Fort A.P. Hill in Bowling Green, Va. Simpson won the competition for his category, earning thetitle of best NCO warrior, and beating out competitors from the Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. ArmyIntelligence and Security Command, U.S. Army Air Operations Group, The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’sOwn” and 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard). ABOVE LEFT - Simpson participates in an ArmyPhysical Fitness Test as part of the Military District of Washington’s Best Warrior Competition.

PHOTO BY NELL KING

Dr. James T. Reese gives a speech at Conmy Hall Sept. 1 on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base MyerHenderson-Hall. Reese encouraged Soldiers and first responders in attendance to seek counselingwhen confronted with difficult and stressful situations, while candidly sharing that he himself hashad to do the same.

Local Soldiers win MDW Best Warrior competition

PHOTO BY DAMIEN SALAS

Vihn Cayton, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall anti-terrorism officer,speaks to Marines during a Labor Day weekend safety stand downheld at the Pentagon auditorium Sept. 3. Speakers from the FBI,the Department of Homeland Security and the Bureau of Alcohol,Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives discussed various active shooterevents – including incidents at the Holocaust Museum, Pentagon,Family Research Council and Navy Yard – that have occurred in theNational Capital Region during recent years.


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1. Patriotism- The two-hour perfor-mance is the epitome of what it meansto be an American. The audience will betaken on a journey through not just theArmy’s history, but America’s history.

2. Say ‘thank you’ to Soldiers-The men and women you see in theperformance are active-duty Soldiersfrom the Army’s elite ceremonial units-the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (TheOld Guard) and The U.S. Army Band“Pershing’s Own.” These Soldiers aretrusted professionals who exemplify theArmy values and standards in every-thing they do.

3. Meet a horse- The 3d U.S.Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)Caisson Platoon is the only modernservice military horsemen in the U.S.Army. Nearly 60 horses are in theplatoon and four will participate inSpirit of America: Rio, Surefire, Tonyand Dozier. When these magnificentmilitary working animals aren’t partici-pating in Spirit of America, they arehonoring the nation’s fallen, pullingflag-draped caskets on artillery caissonsto the service member’s final restingplace in Arlington National Cemetery.

4. Experience the history lessonsyou learned about in school- Historycomes to life on stage. Experience first-hand what the Soldiers who fought inthe Battle of Yorktown experienced.Take a trip with Lewis and Clark’sdiscovery expedition. And honor theGreatest Generation with tributes andreenactments fromWorldWar II battleslike the Battle of the Bulge.

5. Hear music performed byclassically-trained Soldier-musicians- The U.S. Army Band“Pershing’s Own” provides musicalsupport for the leadership of the United

States, to include all branches of gov-ernment. These Soldier-musicians willget your toes-tapping with Motownclassics and patriotic scores.

6. Cool photo opportunities-Here’s your opportunity to get a “Selfiewith a Soldier!”

7. Honors first responders onPatriot Day- Spirit of America willhonor the nation’s First Respondersduring the Sept. 11 performance.

8. See the U.S. Army’s eliteSoldiers demonstrate their second-to-none skills- Performers in Spiritof America are active-duty Soldiers,not actors. These men and women arefrom such units as the U.S. Army DrillTeam, The Old Guard Fife and DrumCorps, The U.S. Army Band Voices.

All of these units perform missions atthe White House, Arlington NationalCemetery and around the world forour nation’s leaders.

9. It’s an inspiration- Since 2000,more than amillion people have attendedSpirit of America. The program has theability to reach thousands of peopleduring a performance to educate,entertain and inspire Americans tolearn more about their U.S. Army andthe contributions Soldiers have madethroughout 240 years of service.

10. It’s free- In a city with hundredsof events and activities going on eachweek, there’s no need for a discountcode. It’s completely free. Plus, gettingtickets is easy. Log onto www.spirito-famerica.mdw.army.mil and requestyour tickets today.

Come on out to where every dog has its day,Sept. 12, 10 a.m. to noon at the Fort MyerOfficers’ Club Pool Complex. This event is free,but Family andMorale, Welfare and Recreationrequires all owners to complete a waiver. Also, alldogs must display a current rabies tag. For moreinformation contact Todd Hopkins at 703-696-0594 or 703-939-1045 or email [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 every Monday begin-ning Sept. 14 through Dec. 14 from noon to12:45 p.m. Participants will enjoy a free lunchand study guide on Paul’s letter to the Galatians.The number of participants is limited to 15. Toregister, contact Betsy Hendrix at 703-696-5635or at [email protected].

Air show comes to AndrewsJoint Base Andrews will host an air show

featuring the Thunderbirds Sept. 19. There isno charge to attend the event. Gates open at 9a.m., with opening ceremonies beginning at11:30 a.m. The show runs through 4:30 p.m.For more information, visit www.andrews.af.mil.

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 classesare held in the conference room of Bldg. 12 onthe Henderson Hall portion of the joint base.For more information, call 703-614-7204.

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.

Prostate cancersupport group meeting Sept. 17The Prostate Cancer Support Groupmeets at

Walter Reed National Military Medical CenterSept. 17 from 1 to 2 p.m. and 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. inthe America Building, River Conference Room,3rd floor. Spouses/partners are invited to attend.Military identification is required for base

access to Walter Reed. For those without amilitary ID, call the Prostate Center at 301-319-2900 at least four business days prior to the eventfor base access. For more information, contactretired Col. Jane Hudak at 301-319-2918 or viaemail at [email protected].

Motorcycle mentorship ride Sept. 18Headquarters CommandBattalion will conduct

a motorcycle mentorship ride Sept. 18. Allparticipants must register by Sept. 16. All motor-cycle riders in the National Capital Region areinvited to participate. The ride will depart at7:30 a.m. from the parking lot across from Bldg.405 on the Fort Myer portion of the joint baseand will travel to Gettysburg National MilitaryPark/Battlefield. For more information, contactStaff Sgt. Allan Springer at 703-696-1008 [email protected].

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

Environmental Management Division hascoordinated a paper and other materials massshredding event for all three portions of the jointbase beginning with the Fort McNair portionSept. 23 at Bldg. 29 (9 to 10 a.m.) and Bldg.62 (10 a.m. to noon). On Sept. 24, shreddingwill take place at Bldg. 29 (9 to 10 a.m.) onthe Henderson Hall portion and Bldg. 59 onthe Fort Myer portion (11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.)Materials that can be brought to each locationfor shredding include paper, manila folders,staples, paper clips and rubber bands. Materialsnot to be shredded include newspaper, creditcards, CDs, cardboard, binders and binderclips. For more information, call Mark Luckersat 703-696-2012.

Fort Myer EducationCenter events

On Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., theFortMyer Education Center will host a teachingas a second career information session, presentedby Greg Coogan, Virginia Troops to Teacherscoordinator. The session will meet in room 105in Bldg. 417. Interested personnel, includingmilitary members, spouses and Department ofDefense civilians, can get information on howto become a public school teacher. Registrationis required due to limited seating.On Sept. 24 from 9 to 10:30 a.m., a post

9/11 G.I. Bill briefing and question and answersession, presented by Dionne Vassell, VA benefitsadvisor, will be held at the education center.The briefing will be held in room 105, Bldg.417. Interested personnel, including militarymembers, retirees and family members, can getdetailed information on the benefit program.Registration is required due to limited seating.

“All of the horses are pretty newto this type of environment,” he said.Rosenswipe also said whips are

used to make noise that desensitizesthe horses to the sound of gunfireduring the reenactment segment,which can be very loud. The horsesthemselves are never hit, but thecrack of a whip acclimates them tothe sound of muskets.When the horses aren’t performing

or rehearsing during one of theirsegments, Caisson Soldiers lead themin ground exercises outside the Armoryor let them rest, said Cpl. Jake Kausen,non-commissioned officer in charge ofCaisson detail for Spirit of America.They have been trained to know that aspecific area outside the main perfor-mance space is for downtime and rest.“We want to get it as perfect as

possible,” Kausen said. “I love it. It’sawesome to see howmuch goes into it.”Being able to work so closely with the

horses and train them for weeks at atime is the highlight of Spirit of Americapreparations, according to Kausen.Work at the stables involves a lot of

maintenance and upkeep, but Spiritof America gives Soldiers the oppor-tunity to interact with the horses andget to know them.“We can actually be horsemen,”

Kausen said.

Once the show is over, all of thehorses except for Surefire will goback to their regular duties on theFort Myer portion of Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall, honoring the nation’sfallen during funerals in ArlingtonNational Cemetery.Surefire, a white horse who is 24 years

old (that’s nearly 70 in horse years),will retire to Fort Belvoir, Kausen said.

The Spirit of America showcase willbe held at the D.C. Armory Sept. 10to 12 before moving to Fairfax, Va.,for performances from Sept. 18 to 19at Eagle Bank Arena.For information and to order tickets,

visit www.spiritofamerica.mdw.army.mil or call 1-866-239-9425.

Pentagram staff writer Guv Callahan canbe reached at [email protected].

SHOWTIMEfrom page 1

NEWS NOTESfrom page 1

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Top 10 reasons to catch Spirit of America

PHOTO BY STAFF SGT. JENNIFER C. JOHNSON

Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) perform duringSpirit of America at Times Union Center in Albany, N.Y., Sept. 19, 2014.

PHOTO BY NELL KING

Pfc. Scott A. Holcomb with Caisson Platoon, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), quickly exits a scene withCaisson Platoon horse Tony during a Spirit of America rehearsal Aug. 31 at Washington’s D.C. Armory. The Spirit ofAmerica performances will feature four horses from the Caisson Platoon.

PHOTO BY NELL KING

Pfc. Kristofer A. Loudner, roleplaying Paul Revere, enters a scene with 3d U.S.Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Caisson Platoon horse Dozier during a Spiritof America rehearsal Aug. 31 at Washington’s D.C. Armory. The platoon’shorses have been trained to be able to effectively navigate through the showset, even in the dark. Spirit of America will have a total of nine performances.

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Meade, Md., for analysis.In order to prevent mosquito-borne

illnesses, residents of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall should take similarprecautions used by the JBM-HHDirectorate of Public Works’ PestManagement Team to eliminatebreeding grounds for mosquitoes aroundresidences.Hampering mosquito breeding

through prevention is one of the bestways to help minimize the potential ofvirus infection, according to Purvis.One of the most common ways to dojust that is by clearing gutter debrisduring the fall season, he said. Guttersat JBM-HH residences are cleared twiceannually, according to JBM-HH ArmyFamilyHousing FacilitiesManager KevinFleming. Gutters were cleared in lateApril and will be cleared a second timethis year after “most of the leaves havedropped,” he said in an email.Other mosquito-breeding prevention

tips include:

• Use of insect repellents containingDEET, picaridin, IR3535 andsome oil of lemon eucalyptus andpara-menthane-diol products toprovide longer-lasting prevention.

• Wear long sleeve shirts and pantsfrom dusk through dawn, which iswhen mosquitoes are most active.

• Ensure screens on windows anddoors are not torn or otherwiseprovide openings for mosquitoes toenter residences.

• Use of air conditioning helpsdeter mosquitoes.

• Empty standing water from outsidecontainers, such as flowerpots,gutters, buckets, pool covers, petwater dishes, discarded tires andbird baths.For additional information on pre-

ventingmosquito and tick-borne illnesses,visit www.cdc.gov/westnile/prevention/index.html.For more information about

West Nile Virus, visit www.cdc.gov/westnile/index.html.

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

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By Damien SalasPentagram StaffWriter

Beh ind pharmacywindow six at the AndrewRader U.S. Army HealthClinic, volunteers work tomake the lives of servicemembers, veterans,retirees and their familymembers easier.“On any given day

between the hours of 7:30a.m. and 5 p.m., upwards of50 ormore clients approachthe sixth window to receivetheir medications,” saidthe clinic’s American RedCross volunteer coordi-nator Gary Flynn.According to Flynn, he

and 17 active volunteersranging in age from early20s to 90s serve underthe auspices of both theAmerican Red Cross andArmyCommunity Service.Duties of a pharmacy vol-

unteer include processingprescription orders for dis-tribution and individualphone-in refill orders.“Our volunteers are not

required to be licensedpharmacists, or even havea medical background,”he said. “The team wehave currently just enjoysserving the military andretiree community.”Some of the volunteers

have donated personaltime for two decades ormore, said Flynn.“OnMondays, typically

volunteers process for dis-tribution approximately500 to 600 individualorders,” said Flynn. “Anorder can be as simple asa single prescription, or ascomplex as 10 or more, allfor the same client.”The day following a

long holiday weekend,such as Labor Day, asmany as 800 orders maybe processed for distribu-tion. The computerizeddistribution cabinet holdsapproximately 952 orders ofvarying sizes ready for pickup, according to Flynn.“The volunteers at

Pharmacy countersix, pleaseInflux of volunteers help keepRader pharmacy at full speed


American Red Cross volunteer Gail Benkert helps a client Aug. 31 behind phar-macy window number six at the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Andrew RaderU.S. Army Health Clinic. On any given day, upwards of 50 or more clients areserved at window six.

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Rader Clinic are essentialto our ability to providefast and safe pharmacyservice to the vast numberof patients who RaderClinic serves,” said Maj.Thomas Lehmann, theclinic’s chief of AncillaryServices. “We are sincerelyappreciative of the hardwork they do every day.”Pharmacy volunteers not

only ease the workload ofpharmacy staff and shortenthe wait time for clients,they save the clinic moneythat would otherwise be

spent on paid staff.“Over the past several

months the volunteershave given collectively300 hours per month ormore,” said Flynn. “On ayearly basis this equates tothe hours of one full timepaid employee.”For those interested in

volunteering, Flynn sayspay a visit to window sixand speak with him.

Pentagram staff writerDamien Salas can be reachedat [email protected].

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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 otherwise noted.

Transition Assistance Program seminars and workshops

Soldier for Life

Retiring transitionassistanceprogram8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Sept.14 through 18

• Oct.19 through 23

• Nov.16 through 20

ETSTAP8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Oct. 5 through 9• Nov. 2 through 6

Entrepreneurtrackboots to business8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

• Dec.3 through 4**

Business franchiseopportunities

• Oct. 16, 10a.m. to 12 p.m.

• Oct.21, 1 to 3 p.m.

Finding andapplyingfor federal jobs9:30 a.m. to noon

• Sept. 23• Oct 21*• Nov 10

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

• Oct. 15• Nov. 12

Accessing highereducation8 a.m. to 4 p.m.


• Dec. 7 through 8

Career technicaltraining8 a.m. to 4 p.m.


• Dec.15 through 16

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

• Sept. 21• Oct. 19*• Nov. 9

Smart investments1 to 3 p.m.

• Sept. 23• Oct. 21*• Nov. 24

Credit scoresfrom good toexcellent1 to 3 p.m.

• Sept. 24• Oct. 22*• Nov. 25

Home buying10 a.m. to noon

• Sept. 22• Oct. 20*• Nov. 23

Debt free10 a.m. to noon

• Sept. 24• Oct. 22*• Nov. 25

TRICARE benefitsin depth10 a.m. to noon

• Oct. 15• Nov. 12

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Firefighter (Basic Life Support/HazMat Tech)Army Installation Management CommandMultiple positions open

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NewTRICAREpharmaceutical policy –

Starting Oct. 1, TRICARE benefi-ciaries who take particular brand-namedrugs regularly will be required to fillthose prescriptions via the mail-inprogram or at a military treatmentfacility, such as the Andrew RaderU.S. Army Health Clinic, accordingto an Aug. 21 Department of Defensenews article.In the article, the Defense Health

Agency’s George Jones, pharmacy opera-tions division chief, is cited as saying thatthe new policy will not affect active dutyservice members, overseas beneficiaries,nursing home residents or those with otherhealth insurance.TRICARE beneficiaries who will

be impacted will be notified by letterthis month.“Rader Clinic does not generally offer

brand name medications, and the mailorder program will be the best optionfor most patients,” said Rader ClinicChief of Ancillary Services Maj. ThomasLehmann via email.The policy change is meant to save

the DoD money, according to the DoDnews article.Questions regarding which drugs

impacted by this new policy can beanswered by calling1-877-363-1303, or by visiting www.

tricare.mil/RxNewRules.

TRICARE warns of ‘SecretShopper’ fraud targetingbeneficiaries –

A new mail fraud scheme targetingTRICARE beneficiaries lures victims byincluding a counterfeit TRICAREWPScheck for $3,775 and instructions labeledas a survey on how to obtain the moneyvia a phone number, according to a recentTRICARE news release.The Defense Health Agency, Office of

Program Integrity has received a “signifi-cant number” of return envelopes frommailings by a bogus organization identifiedas Tricare Survey, Inc., to TRICARE ben-eficiaries across the country attempting to

solicit beneficiaries to be “secret shoppers”for Tricare.Benef iciaries should know that

TRICARE does not employ “secretshoppers,” according to the article.The scam works when beneficiaries

cash the check, retain a percentage of themoney and utilize the remaining amountto purchase six “Vanilla Reload” cardsat $500 each at various stores across thecountry. The “secret shopper” is instructedto provide the company agent with the cardnumbers once they are bought, completethe survey and mail it, and wait for thenext assignment, according to the article.However, oncemoney has been loaded ontothe card, they are immediately availablefor transfer and the bogus company zerosout the monies on the cards.The Office of Program Integrity advises

beneficiaries not to participate in this orany activity thought to be a scam. Thepotential exists for beneficiaries to bepersonally liable for the entire $3,775 inrestitution to the bank.Those contacted by the fraudulent

company to participate in this scam areadvised by the Office of Program Integritynot to contact the company or attempt tocash the counterfeit check. Reports of fraudcan be submitted via a Fraudline reportonline at http://go.usa.gov/3FsSC/. Onceon the web site, use the “Report HealthCare Fraud” tab to access the report.

TRICARE announces changes to pharmacybenefit, warns of ‘secret shopper’ scam

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To alleviate long lines at Gate 1,consider using Hatfield or Wright Gateson the FortMyer portion of the joint base:• Hatfield Gate - on WashingtonBoulevard at Second Street South,Arlington. This main gate is open 24/7.A recent, new traffic pattern directingDoD ID card holders, Non-DoD IDcard holders and pedestrians and bicy-clists to individual lanes is successful,and traffic backups have been lessened

at this site. See www.slideshare.net/JBMHH/drive2-hatfield-allpoints4webto get here.

• Wright Gate - at Marshall Drive andNorthMeade Street, off Route 110. Thisgate is rarely impacted by traffic and issmooth sailing for DoD ID card holders.See https://e.afit.edu/700348XN9KRto get here.With a little effort, forethought and

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five months ago.“A lot of the training

was on my own, partic-ularly studying for theboard examination andthe written exam,” he said.There was a lot of Armyregulation and Army FieldManual things to learn.”Simpson said his wife,

Sgt. 1st Class LeighLafosse, who is also a clari-netist with the band, servedas his training partner.“She kept me company

on a lot of my training roadmarches,” he said. “Youspend a lot of time roamingaround in the woods onyour own, so it was nice tohave somebody to talk to.”The first day of the

competition began witha standard Army PhysicalFitness test. The Soldiersthen faced the grenaderange and a written test.

Competitors completeda nighttime land naviga-tion course, followed by adaytime land navigationcourse, on day two andwere then sent to a villagesimilar to what might beseen in Afghanistan.They also had their

proficiency in battle drillstested, had to performtactical f irst aid andweapons maintenanceduring the competition’ssecond day. The day endedwith instructions on how toboard a UH-60 Blackhawkhelicopter and a surpriseevent where they had toask questions put to themby a reporter.The final day of the event

saw the competitors, whoincluded Soldiers stationedin Korea and Germany;from the U.S. Army Corpsof Engineers, the U.S.Army Intelligence andSecurity Command, theU.S. Army Air Operations

Group, the 3dU.S. InfantryRegiment (TheOldGuard)and The U.S. Army Band,“Pershing’s Own”, board ahelicopter and flown to thestarting point of a nine-milemarch in full body armor.Following the march,

competitors then had tofire M-16/M-4 rifles; M9pistols and M240B andM249 machine guns atpaper targets, meeting aminimum score to continuethe competition. They thenfaced one final written testand appeared before a boardof sergeants major, whichconcluded the competition.

Editor’s note: Look for afuture Pentagram article onPfc. David Saunders of TheOld Guard’s Alpha Company.

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

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to face us in combat,” he said. “That’s whywe have to get our lives together here.”That sweet spot stems from a positive

attitude and outlook, which can be achievedthrough spiritual, personal, familial andoccupational wellness, he said.And, if a service member is struggling

with depression or any other issues, theymust not be afraid to ask somebody forhelp, Reese said.“We have to be able to bounce back,”

he said. “Counseling is a strength, nota weakness … Stress can kill, but it canbe managed.”In the first quarter of 2015, there were

57 suicides among service members inthe active component, 15 suicides amongservice members in the reserve componentand 27 suicides among service membersin the National Guard, according tothe Department of Defense’s quarterlysuicide report.Furthermore, data in the 2013 Defense

Department Suicide Event Report showsthe suicide rate for troops on active dutyin 2013 was 18.7 per 100,000 popu-lation, down from a rate of 22.7 per100,000 in 2012.“The United States military has one of

the greatest systems for helping people that

exists, but you have to access it,” Reesesaid. “I strongly suggest that you havethe courage to do that. Sometimes thattakes more courage than combat … tosay ‘I have a problem, I have a weakness,I have issues.’”And Reese knows from experience.

After serving as a platoon leader duringthe Vietnam War, Reese said he had tosee a counselor to deal with the stress.“Slow it down and talk about your

issues,” he said. “When your life haspurpose, you think less about giving it up.”Service members and their families

in need of support can reach out to theMilitary Crisis Line, which offers free andconfidential support for those in crisis. TheMilitary Crisis Line is staffed with quali-fied responders from the U.S. Departmentof Veterans Affairs, many of whom haveserved in the military themselves.Support is also available through the

crisis line phone number, online chat,and text-messaging services for all servicemembers (active and reserve components)and veterans 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,365 days a year by visiting the MilitaryCrisis Line website at veteranscrisisline.net/ActiveDuty.aspx; Online Chat at: www.vet-eranscrisisline.net/ChatTermsOfService.aspx; sending a text to: 838255 or callingtoll free at: 1-800-273-8255, option 1.

Pentagram staff writer Guv Callahan canbe reached at [email protected].

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PHOTO BY NELL KING

Pfc. Perry A. Barlow, center, a casket team member with the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment(The Old Guard), listens to Dr. James T. Reese Sept. 1 at Conmy Hall on the Fort Myerportion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Reese encouraged those in attendance tobuild a positive and motivated mindset during stressful times. He was invited to speakto the Soldiers as part of National Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month.


Traffic builds out of Hatfield Gate and into Arlington’s Second Street South asearly morning traffic causes delays at the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Feb. 11. JBM-HH leaders are asking commuters to consider usingHatfield or Wright Gates on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base to avoid trafficbuild-up at Henderson Hall’s Gate 1.

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A makeshift memorial to those lost during the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.



PHOTO BY PAUL HARING

Fire truck 345 from the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Fire Department throws a stream ofwater into the collapsed point of impact as smoke billows from the Pentagon shortly after an airplaneslammed into the west side of the building Sept. 11, 2001.

Remembering 9/11

Nearly 14 years have passed since fouraircraft were hijacked by terrorists andused as weapons to attack Americans onSept. 11, 2001. The phrase “where wereyou when…” seems a common approachwhen communicating about that day’sevents and the aftermath in the immediateweeks that followed. As we pause to reflect

and remember those lost and those whogave all, we at the Pentagram would liketo offer an assortment of imagery taken ofthat time period. Many of the images arenot attributed to a specific photographerand offer few caption details. Then again,few words are needed when viewing theimagery of that life-altering tragedy.

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Drug take-back Sept. 24A drug take-back will be held next to the commis-

sary on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base from9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 24. Persons with expired ornot used prescriptions or over-the-counter medicinescan return them for safe, environmentally friendlydisposal. The turn-in is not for liquid medicationsor illicit substances, such as marijuana or meth-amphetamines.The turned-in dry drugs may be in their original

containers, other containers or bags. The turn-inwill be no questions asked. For more information,call 703-696-3900.

Welcome aboard coffee Sept. 24The annual Naval Officers’ Spouses’ Club of D.C.

(NOSCDC) welcome aboard coffee event will be heldat the Fort Myer Officers’ Club Sept. 24 from 10 a.m.to 12:30 p.m. The club is located at 214 Jackson Avenueon the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. This year’s

guest speaker is Adm. Bill Moran, chief of naval per-sonnel. A charge of $15 includes a continental breakfast,payable either online or at the door. Membership formsmay now be completed online. RSVP by Sept. 17 toElizabeth Shaw at [email protected]. For moreinformation about NOSCDC, visit www.noscdc.comor www.facebook.com/noscdc.

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

new noncommissioned officer report DA form 2166-9series, JBM-HH will hold a training session on Sept.30 from 8 a.m. to noon in Bldg. 405 on the Fort Myerportion of the joint base to ensure that all Soldiers inthe rank of specialist, noncommissioned officers, com-missioned officers, civilians (supervisors of NCOs) andhuman resources professionals/administrative personnel(delegates) are trained on the new NCO evaluationreport and evaluation system functions, regardless ofthe component. For more information, contact Sgt. 1stClass Michael Moton at 703-696-3321.

Feds Feed Families program extendedJoint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s participation in

the Feds Feed Families campaign, which helps collectnonperishable food items and hygiene products fordonation to local food banks, has been extended throughthe end of September at the Fort Myer Commissary.

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long weekend. We wantto take a break from whatwe’re doing, stop and thinkabout the big picture.”Speakers from the

FBI, the Department ofHomeland Security andthe Bureau of Alcohol,Tobacco, Firearms andExplosives, discussedvarious active shooterevents – including incidentsat the HolocaustMuseum,Pentagon, Family ResearchCouncil and Navy Yard –that have occurred in theNational Capital Regionduring recent years.“You as an individual

have to remain vigilant,”said Vihn Cayton, JointBase Myer-HendersonHall anti-terrorism officer.“You’ve got to makeyourself a hard target.”Cayton told theMarines

that becoming a hardtarget is relatively simple.He urged them to varythe route they take to andfrom work; to be aware oftheir surroundings whenout in public; and to reportanything suspicious or outthe norm they see.The Mar ines a lso

watched videos thatdetailed incidents ofworkplace violence andactive shooting scenarios.Speakers urged them toremember the preceptsrun, hide, fight, if they

are involved in suchan incident in real life.And Cayton said thedecision to run, hide orfight is a personal oneand oftentimes can onlybe made based on thecircumstances an indi-vidual encounters duringthe incident.“Have a plan,” he said.

“If something happens,take decisive action oneway or another.”Speakers also addressed

how those who want toharm service membersand their families go aboutthe process of identifyingthemwhen they are outsidethe gates of a militaryinstallation.“We see every day how

unsafe it can be in today’sworld,” said battalion SafetyOfficer George Stark.Something as innoc-

uous as bumper stickeron your vehicle that reads“Marines” or “Soldier”can tip off someone off thatthe vehicle belongs to amilitary member.The Mar ines also

learned about ways toprotect their dig italidentities and personalinformation while onlineand heard presentationson behavioral health andsubstance abuse.

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

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Those who desire to donate can do so by dropping offnonperishable items at the appropriately marked boxesinside the store. Of note, the commissary is the onlydrop off location for this campaign remaining throughthe end of September. For more information, pleasecall Gilda Davis at 703-696-3674, extension 3303.

Save the date: Moral LeadershipLuncheon Oct. 1.

The next Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall MoralLeadership Luncheon will be held Oct. 1, 11:30 a.m.to 1 p.m. in Fellowship Hall at Memorial Chapel onthe Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH. The guest speakerwill be retired U.S. Army Gen. Eric Shinseki, formersecretary for the Department of Veterans Affairsand the 34th U.S. Army chief of staff. No RSVP isrequired for attendance at this event, which is opento all Department of Defense ID card holders. Lunchwill be provided. For more information, call Chap.(Maj.) Fred Wendel at 703-696-5688 or email him [email protected].

Get back on track treadmill competitionA treadmill competition will be held every Tuesday

and Thursday through October in the FortMyer FitnessCenter on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base.Participants will walk or run on the treadmill for upto 30 minutes at a time. The goal is to accumulate asmany miles as you can by the end of the competition.Winners will receive an abdominal roller wheel and astability ball. Register for the competition at the frontdesk. The competition is open to all active duty servicemembers, Department of Defense civilians, retiredservice members and their families. For more informa-tion, call 703-696-7867/7864.

AAFES offers scholarshipfor grades 6-12

Students who go above and beyond in making a differ-ence in their community could reap a handsome rewardfor their service in the Army & Air Force ExchangeService Unilever Rewards of Caring scholarship contest.To enter, authorized students in grades 6 through 12

with a 2.5 or higher grade point average can submit anessay in English of 500 words or less explaining theirinvolvement in community service projects and why theircommunity is important to them. Four winners worldwidewill each be awarded a $5,000 scholarship. Essays are dueby Oct. 1 and should be mailed to: Exchange Rewardsof Caring Scholarship Contest P.O. Box 7837 Melville,N.Y. 11775-7837. Winners will be chosen by Nov. 10.

Redskins tickets available for purchaseThe Fort Myer Community Center on the Fort Myer

portion of the joint base has the following Redskinstickets available for purchase: St. Louis Rams, TampaBay Buccaneers, New York Giants and Buffalo Bills.All tickets are section 129 lower level end zone seats for$260 a pair. For more information, call 703-696-3470.

Seeking to improve your publicspeaking skills?

Toastmasters International offers free meetings everyTuesday, 5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Pentagon MainCafeteria (directly under CVS and Dunkin’ Donuts inthe Pentagon) on a first come, first served basis. ThisPentagon-based Toastmasters Club provides trainingand practical experience in improving public speaking,listening and leadership skills. For more information,contactCarl Bert at [email protected] or via phoneat 703-695-2804 or Jose Romero at [email protected] or via phone at 703-695-3443.

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