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It’s not who you know, it’s what youknow in the information age, and JointBase Myer-Henderson Hall’sDirectorate of Family and Morale,Welfare and Recreation can get you inthat “know zone” if you text OKFMWRto 99000.“We know that the fliers and the

posters and the e-mails that we sendout sometimes are not reaching ourcustomers the way we’d like them to,”said FMWR marketing managerPatricia “Ocie” Jacobs-Pejcic. “It’s kindof static information, they’re used to

seeing it presented in the same wayover and over again, and we were try-ing to find some creative, contemporary,trendy ways to get in touch with ourcustomers.”When you opt into the new text serv-

ice, Jacobs-Pejcic says you’ll receive realtime information on the happenings,deals and discounts offered by FMWR.“Clearly it’s not a new thought, but I

have not seen another FMWR or anoth-er base utilize it [text messaging inmarketing], so we thought we wouldgive it a shot just to see.“With this, you don’t have to go to a

[web]site to find the information,” shecontinued. “We are sending the infor-

mation to you.”FMWR kicked off the service during

its military spouse appreciation eventin May. Approximately 30-40 militaryspouses opted into the service duringthe event.“We had them text in ‘proud spouse’

and we just took a random name out ofthose who texted in and awarded thema party platter,” said Jacobs-Pejcic, whosaid more and more people are optingin to receive the text messages everyday.“I think the more we use it, the more

we broadcast we have it, the more peo-ple are going to get used to it,” she pre-dicted.

Subscribers to the text messagingservice can expect to receive informa-tion about special events FMWR has inthe works or special promotions onthings like Washington Nationals orWashington Redskins tickets. Jacobs-Pejcic said subscribers should antici-pate receiving maybe a text a weekfrom FMWR.“We refuse to spam people,” she said.You can also opt out of the service at

anytime by texting back “stop” to99000, Jacobs-Pejcic said.You can also keep up with the latest

news from FMWR by liking them onFacebook, and following them onTwitter and Pinterest, she added.

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IndexCommunity Spotlight p.2Commentary p.3Community p.4News Notes p.4Feature p.10Classifieds p.11

Weighing food choicesRader dietician stresseshealthy eating optionsPg. 6

New law in townDES director emphasizesorganization’s servicePg. 4

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Perhaps you’ve seen them atan intersection, answering aquestion from someone need-ing directions on Joint BaseMyer-HendersonHall or assist-ing visitors in ArlingtonNational Cemetery.The JBM-HH Police Bike

Patrol, a mission which beganin 2012, resumed May 1. Thetwo-member team will contin-

ue to be out and about untilOct. 1.“The point of having a bike

patrol is to interact with thecommunity,” said JBM-HHDirectorate of EmergencyServices Provost SergeantMaster Sgt. Jason Hazzard.“They’re more approachablebecause they’re not in a patrolcar. They’re outfitted with bikeshorts, polo shirts andinclement weather gear for rid-ing in the rain.”

Mobility is an advantage forthe police cyclists. “They’re ableto go places that limit policecars on the roads. These indi-viduals can respond to any-thing, anywhere … and theycan ride faster,” Hazzard said.Serving the community and

assisting the public is a vitalpart of the department’s mis-sion. “We’re here to assist thepublic, not just ride around in apatrol car issuing tickets or

see PATROL, page 9

JBM-HH Bike Patrol MPspedal into second season

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Pfc. Michael Hughes, left, and Pfc. Adrian Tibbs, from the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall 289th MPCompany, pose for a photograph May 28.

Officials reaffirmDoD commitmentto fighting sexualassault

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At a May 30 open house marking the DefenseDepartment’s launch of a new peer-support service forsexual assault victims, senior Pentagon officials reaf-firmed the department’s commitment to eradicatingsexual assault in the military.The Defense Department has joined with a private

organization to launch the DoD Safe HelpRoom — aprivate online chat room for servicemembers andmil-itary Families to seek help following an assault. Thenew service gives victims and survivors access tochatswith their peers, through an agreementwith thenonprofit Rape, Incest and Abuse National Network.“Sexual assault is a crime DoD will not tolerate,”

said Jessica L. Wright, acting undersecretary ofdefense for personnel and readiness and a 35-yearmilitary veteran.“Our servicemembers sign up to pro-tect theUnited States, and they have to feel safe with-in our ranks. I know what it’s like to be asked to dorisky things, and we don’t want to put our service-members at risk as they’re doing [their jobs].”From the newest private to the secretary of defense

and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff “andeverybody in between,” Wright said, “we’ve lockedarms against this crime, and we will work diligentlyto eradicate it from our ranks.”Eliminating sexual assault from the military will

require a culture change, saidArmyMaj.Gen.Gary S.Patton, director of the Defense Department’s sexualassault prevention and response office, known asSAPRO.A society that doesn’t tolerate sexual assaultis one where people are treated with dignity andrespect, and where victims know they’ll be treatedwith privacy and sensitivity, the general said. “Andoffenders will know they will be found and heldaccountable as appropriate,” he added.Patton said “assessing ourselves” is a priority in

combating sexual assault, to ensure that programsand policies work. “SAPRO and RAINN are workingtogether in prevention, investigation, accountability,

see ASSAULT, page 9

FMWR establishes new, instant ‘know zone’ text service

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RoadrunnersRunners participate in the Iwo Jima Memorial 7K Race, the initial event of the 2013 Ooh Rah Run Series, on the Henderson Hall portion of Joint Base Myer-HendersonHall May 22. The next race is the Chesty 5K scheduled for Wednesday, June 26. To register, log onto www.mccshh.com/OohRahRunSeries.html.

Caption This #20If you’ve ever looked at a photo, read the caption underneath and

thought you could do better, now is your chance. Each week, “Caption This”will have a photo taken from around the base. It’s up to you to figure outthe best, funniest or craziest caption that describes what’s going on in thepicture. The only rule is you have to KEEP IT CLEAN!“Caption This” submissions can be sent either by emailing them to pen-

[email protected], commenting on our Facebook page www.face-book.com/jbmhh or just stopping by Headquarters Bldg. 59, suite 116 anddropping it off. Don’t forget to add the “Caption This” number, your name,rank or position and where you work.Every week the Pentagram staff will pick their favorite. The winner’s

name, caption along with the photo, will be printed in the newspaper.Compete with your friends and coworkers and see who can come up withthe best one. And if you have a photo you think would make a great“Caption This,” send it in.

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Commander, Joint Base Myer-Henderson HallCol. Fern O. Sumpter’s vision and philosophy:

With a team of resource management savvy and technically competent DoDprofessionals, establish JBM–HH as DoD’s premier provider of consistent, qual-ity services that enhance readiness and the overall well-being of our customers.We must be ...- Experts at what we do … constantly improving our skills and knowledge.- Focused … set priorities and complete the mission.- Committed … to the mission and each other, fostering a community of

excellence.- Professional/respectful … remain calm, even when others are not … count on

each other at all times, treating everyone with dignity and respect.

• Name and age: Karen Lamson age 5.• What does your mom or dad do at

work?: My dad is in the Army. One time hehad to go to Afghanistan.• Favorite sport? Volleyball, because my

mom was on the volleyball team as a kid.• Favorite book? Princesses, dollies and

Barbies.• Favorite food? Spaghetti.• Favorite song to sing? I like to make

up songs.• Favorite movie? “Rapunzel.”• Favorite place you’ve ever been?My

grandma’s.• What do you like most about coming

to school on JBM-HH?My teachers.• Is there something you want to be able to do by the end of

the year? I want to be 6.• What do you like most about living in this area? Because I

get to spend time with family and friends.• What is your favorite thing to do in Washington, D.C.? Fly

on air planes.• If your parents won the lottery, what do you think they

would do? Have a bigger house, I think.• What advice would you give a friend? Be good.

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Working in an excessively hot environmentcan be difficult – and even fatal. Heat can cre-ate a number of safety problems and illnesses,including heat cramps, heat exhaustion andheat stroke, which can be fatal. These illness-es, caused by too much heat, are called hyper-thermia.Heat can also cause you to become inatten-

tive, short-tempered, dizzy, and slow. All ofthese conditions can cause you to work in anunsafe manner.Hot conditions can be caused by the weath-

er or by the work situation itself, such as alaundry room or foundry. When the atmos-phere is humid, the effects of the heat arecompounded.Here are the warning signs of heat illness-

es:• Heat cramps affect muscles such as those

in the arms, legs and abdomen — the muscleswhich have been used while working. Thesecramps may occur after work, when the per-son is resting. Heat cramps are a signal thatthe body has lost too much salt throughsweating.• Heat exhaustion is a serious condition

that needs immediate attention. It may haveany or all of these symptoms: A feeling ofexhaustion, nausea, dizziness, pale and clam-my skin, quick pulse, and low blood pressure.Heat exhaustion is also a warning that themechanism which controls heat for the bodyhas become seriously overtaxed. Heat strokemay follow if heat exhaustion is not treated.• Heat stroke is a serious matter and it can

be fatal. It occurs when the body’s heat controlmechanism simply shuts down. Perspirationstops and the body’s temperature rises. Theheart pounds and the skin becomes flushedand hot. This condition is a medical emer-gency and must be treated immediately.Here are some suggestions for smoother

sailing in the summer:• When the hot weather hits, expect every-

one to be sluggish for a few days until theyadjust. Get used to working in the heat grad-ually. Alter work routines to reduce heavyexertion in the heat of the day.• Take frequent rest breaks when working

in hot conditions. These breaks can consist ofmoving to a cooler area or switching to lighterwork for awhile.• Drink water often to avoid dehydration.

The body loses water through perspiration, soyou need to replenish it frequently. Do notdrink alcoholic beverages or caffeinated bev-erages because they will cause you to loseeven more water and salt.• Dress lightly, in layers, so that you can sub-

tract or add clothing as the temperaturechanges. Be sure to shade the skin against thesun. Remind your workers frequently to pro-tect themselves from sunburn by covering upwith lightweight clothing and using sunscreen.• Remind your employees to watch each

other for signs of heat illness.Mild cases can betreated by moving the person to a cool area andsupplying water to drink. Heat stroke is a life-threatening condition which calls for immedi-ate medical help.Every summer many areas undergo periods

of seriously hot weather. Make sure you knowhow to avoid heat illness at work and off thejob.

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“When the healer is wounded” was the theme ofthe 7th annual JFHQ-NCR/MDW InteragencyChaplain’s Conference held May 30 in the SpatesCommunity Club and Conference Center at JointBase Myer-Henderson Hall.“Sharing ideas with our sister services and

interagency partners is what helps us improve,”said Maj. Gen. Michael S. Linnington, command-ing general of the Joint Force Headquarters -National Capital Region and the U.S. ArmyMilitary District of Washington. “This year’stheme of ‘healing the healer’ is especially signifi-cant given the last twelve years of conflict and thechallenges we all face.”Various military, governmental, non-govern-

mental and civilian chaplains from across theNational Capital Region discussed important top-ics of healing the wounds of the healer. Accordingto organizers, more than 140 registered for theconference. Organizers said the conference is pro-duced by JFHQ-NCR/MDW in collaboration withthe Metropolitan Washington Council ofGovernments Public Safety Chaplain’sSubcommittee.Other speakers at the conference included Dr.

Dwayne L. Buckingham, Chap. (Lt. Cmdr. Sel.)Kimberly Cain, Lorenzo Cooper York, Chap. (Lt.Col.) H. Bruce Messinger, Karen Bonaby andChap. Barry C. Black, the 62nd chaplain of theU.S. Senate.“The point of my presentation was to use sacred

literature to provide guidance on how woundedpeople can begin healing,” said Black. “A criticalpoint is that healers who are hurting often neglecttheir own physical well-being, which only exacer-bates the problem. Taking care of yourself is veryimportant.” In addition to opening the Senateeach day in prayer, Black’s duties include counsel-ing and spiritual care for the senators, their fami-

lies and their staffs, a combined constituency of6,000 people.“This training went very well. The whole

process is moving forward as envisioned yearsago,” said Dennis Bailey, public safety planner,Metropolitan Washington Council ofGovernments. “The success is astounding yetthere is still much work to be done.”For more information about Joint Force

Headquarters, National Capital Region/MilitaryDistrict of Washington, log ontowww.army.mil/mdw. To learn more about theMetropolitan Washington Council ofGovernments, log onto www.mwcog.org.

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June is National Safety Month, and seniorArmy leaders are asking Soldiers, Department ofthe Army civilians and their Family members toeducate one another on risk and influence behav-iors surrounding the leading causes of preventa-ble injury and death.National Safety Month coincides with the begin-

ning of summer, historically the deadliest time ofyear for Soldiers off-duty.According to Command Sgt. Major Richard D.

Stidley, U.S. Army Combat Readiness/SafetyCenter, indiscipline is a leading cause of Soldierfatalities, particularly on America’s highways.“We’re dealing with somewhat of a paradigm

when it comes to safety of the force,” Stidley said.“In uniform, in Afghanistan or Iraq, or anywhereelse around the world, our Soldiers operate nearlyflawlessly on-duty. But when they get home, backto the states and out of uniform, discipline goesout the window and we lose Soldiers at a rate wecannot afford.”The Army lost 160 Soldiers to accidents during

fiscal 2012. Off-duty accidents outnumbered thoseoccurring on duty 4-to-1, with motorcycle andvehicle mishaps comprising nearly 80 percent oflosses.“Private motor vehicles, either two wheeled or

four, remain the number one accidental killer ofour Soldiers,” Stidley said. “Indiscipline leads toreckless behavior, and reckless behavior in anyform when you’re driving or riding can be deadly.”“We are winning the fight,” said Sgt. Maj. of the

Army Raymond Chandler. “Accidental fatalitieshave fallen to peacetime levels even as we contin-ue combat operations overseas. But, we cannot yetdeclare victory.”To help leaders, Soldiers and safety profession-

als enhance their personal risk management dur-ing National Safety Month, the USACR/SafetyCenter has launched a dedicated website athttps://safety.army.mil/NSM, containing posters,informational videos and feature articles address-ing four core topics: civilian injury prevention,ground operations, aviation operations and driv-ing safety.While much effort will be put into awareness

during June, senior Army leaders urged all mem-bers of the Army Family to remember safety is aday-to-day commitment and responsibility.“Across every Army unit and every installa-

tion, safety is everyone’s responsibility,” saidGen. Raymond T. Odierno, Army chief of staff.“Leaders, Soldiers, Army civilians and Familymembers are encouraged to use National SafetyMonth to evaluate their safety measures both on-and off-duty.“It’s imperative that leaders continue to make

safety a priority and that Soldiers take seriouslythe actions that put themselves and others atrisk.”National Safety Month will complement the

current Army Safe Summer campaign, whichincludes materials targeted to specific seasonalhazards and began May 24 and runs throughSept. 3.“Use this time to focus your Soldiers on mak-

ing smart risk decisions,” Chandler said. “Doingthe hard work now will serve them well in thefuture. Being prepared saves lives.”

Army promotes National Safety Month

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Chap. Barry C. Black, the 62nd chaplain of the U.S.Senate addresses the audience during the 7th annualJFHQ-NCR/MDW Interagency Chaplain’s Conferenceheld in Spates Community Club and Conference Centerat Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall May 30.

We’re hiring, and we wantYOU!

Maintenance Worker (Fort Myer ChildYouth & School Services), part time, perma-nent, non-appropriated fund regular parttime position with 20 guaranteed work hoursper administrative week. This position pro-vides assistance and support to the staff inmaintaining and up keeping of the facility,grounds and related equipment.www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/344120800. Position closes June 7.

Child and Youth Services (CYS) FacilityDirector (JBM-HH, Fort Myer) full time, per-manent position includes NAF benefits.Director oversees operations of a largeDepartment of the Army child care center andmanages the resources and staff associatedwith it to ensure overall compliance with life,health and safety standards. See full descrip-tion and how to apply atwww.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/344475100. This position closes June 13.

• TAP classes:June10-14: Retiring executive TAP work-

shop. From 8 a.m.-4 p.m. in the ACAP center,Bldg. 404, Room 102.June 24-28: Retiring executive TAP work-

shop. (All classes) From 8 a.m.-4 p.m. in theACAP center, Bldg. 404, Room 102.• Career resource workshop — June 17, from

8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. in the ACAP center, Bldg. 404,room 102.• TRICARE benefits in-depth — June 20

from 10 a.m.-noon in the ACAP center, Bldg.404, room 102.• Business franchise opportunities — June

20 from 1-3 p.m. in the ACAP center, Bldg. 404,room 102.• Home buying — June 25 from 10 a.m.-

noon in the ACAP center, Bldg. 404, room 102.•Marketing yourself for a second career —

June 25 from 1-3 p.m. in the ACAP center,Bldg. 404, room 102.• Debt free — June 26 from 10 a.m.-noon in

the ACAP center, Bldg. 404, room 102.

• Smart investments — June 26 from 1-3p.m. in the ACAP center, Bldg. 404, room 102.• Finding and applying for jobs in the feder-

al government — June 27 from 10 a.m.- noonin the ACAP center, Bldg. 404, room 102.• Credit score; from good to excellent —

June 27 from 1-3 p.m. in the ACAP center, Bldg404, room 102.• VA claims assistance at the ACAP center is

available Mondays and Thursdays from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. in the ACAP center, Bldg. 404, room 103.Claims assistance is by appointment only.• Army Reserve and National Guard transi-

tion team assistance is available on Tuesdaysfrom 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the ACAP center, Bldg.404, room 103.To attend any of the ACAP transitioning

classes available, call 703-696-0973 or visit theACAP office in Bldg. 404.For more information about each class or

workshop, log onto www.jbmhh.army.mil/WEB/JBMHH/Services/ArmyCareerAlumni.html.

June ACAP seminars and workshops


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Sgt. Deborah Alana Addison, National GuardBureau, must contact ChiefWarrant Officer 4 Jill E.Graham, the summary court officer for the Soldier.Addison passed away on May 25. Call Graham at703-604-8678.

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2,000 museums across the country free of chargethanks to a program called Blue Star Museums, acollaboration among the National Endowment forthe Arts, Blue Star Families, the DefenseDepartment and museums across America. Firstlaunched in the summer of 2010, the program offersfree admission to all active duty military personneland their Families through Labor Day. The freeadmission is good for the military member and up tofive Family members. To learn more, visithttp://www.arts.gov/national/bluestarmuseums/index2013.php.

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on the hot happenings, deals and discounts offeredby Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation bytexting OKFMWR to 99000. You will receive aboutone text a week as well as information on how to stopreceiving texts.

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June 26 at 6:35 a.m., the fun run honors esteemedMarine Corps Lt. Gen. Lewis Burwell “Chesty”Puller, who was born on June 26, 1898. Registrationis free, and T-shirts will be given to the first 150 reg-istered participants. The top three male and femalefinishers will receive medals and prizes. For moreinformation and the link to sign-up online, visitwww.mccshh.com/oohrahrunseries.html or call 703-614-5959.

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Hall Information, Tickets and Tours office has tick-ets for theWomen’s National Basketball AssociationWashington Mystics games. Seats, located in section228, row E, are $13. Tickets are available for theentire season’s home games. Formore information orto purchase, call 571-483-1963 or visit the officelocated in Bldg. 31 adjacent to the Marine CorpsExchange.

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series kicks off withTheU.S.Army concert Band per-forming A Carmen Fantasy, featuring Master Sgt.Andrea Artley on flute, Donizetti’s virtuoso tenoraria “Ah,MesAmis” sung byU.S.ArmyChorusmem-ber Staff Sgt. Matthew Smith and the splendor andfanfare that can be brought by The U.S. ArmyTrumpets in full force. This is an hour you won’twant to miss. Performance will take place June 7 at8 p.m. on the West Steps of the U.S. Capitol inWashington, D.C.

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Officers Club will be closed for emergency repairsthrough June 8. This closing will allow the replace-ment of the pool wall and the reset of tiling aroundthe 50-yard pool. The 25-meter, figure 8 and wadingpools are open daily from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. For addi-tional information, contact Christina Darensbourgat 703-696-0299 or Todd Hopkins at 703-696-0594.

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Aquatics will offer a stroke and turn clinic. Due tofurloughs, the dates have changed.More informationwill be forthcoming. Call 703-693-7351 with any con-cerns.

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will sponsor the Virginia Department of MotorVehicles mobile unit on June 10 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. inthe parking lot in front of the bowling center andSpates Community Club. They will have availablemost services provided at a regular DMV office. Themobile unit provides JBM-HH servicemembers,their Families, DoD civilians and retirees a differentand convenient venue exclusively without having togo to a regular office. For more information, call 703-696-9603.

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Zembiec Pool beginning June 11. Deep water aquaaerobics classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from10:30-11:30 a.m. Deep water running classes meetWednesdays and Fridays from 11 a.m.-noon. Anaqua belt (limited supply available at the pool),water bottle and swimsuit are needed, and registra-tion is not required. For more information, call 703-696-7351.

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Throughout his 19-year mili-tary career, Lt. Col. MacedonioR. Molina, director ofEmergency Services andprovost marshal on Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall, hasserved in a myriad of positionsand garnered a lot of experi-ence to develop his leadershipvision and philosophy.Molina reported to his job on

JBM-HH April 14. Prior tostarting work, he said he pur-chased a home in Marylandwhere he lives with his wife,Esty, 17-year-old son, threedaughters, ages 15, 9, and 7and four horses.“This is my first time being

assigned to the [Washington,]D.C. area,” said Molina, whohad visited the region only onceon a key club trip during hisjunior year in high school.“Anything and everything youcan do is within this communi-ty is here … whether it’s sight-seeing, shopping, or in my case,spending time with the familyand horseback riding on theweekend.”Born in Los Angeles and

raised in Douglas, Ariz., joiningthe military was something hethought about in his youth. Themovie “A Few Good Men,” alsoprovided motivation. “I wantedto be a lawyer in the military…my cousin, who is my godfather,was a detective with the policedepartment in Douglas and as Igrew and matured, I realizedthe direction I wanted in mycareer. He inspired me to gointo law enforcement,” saidMolina.Molina spent three years in

the National Guard andReserve, graduating from NewMexico Military Institute inMay, 1994 with an associate inarts degree. He received aReserve Officer Army commis-sion as a second lieutenant inthe military police corps thatsame year.“I completed my bachelor’s

degree from University ofArizona while I was with the855 Military Police Company,Arizona Army National Guardin Phoenix,” he said. “I missed asemester of school to attend theofficer basic course where Itrained and was certified as anMP.” After completing his bach-elor’s degree, Molina transi-tioned to active duty in June,1997 at the National TrainingCenter Military PoliceCompany, Fort Irwin, Calif., asoperations officer for theprovost marshal’s office.He was selected in 1998 to

serve as troop executive officer,Headquarters andHeadquarters Troop,Regimental Support Squadron,11th Armored CavalryRegiment. After completing themilitary police officersadvanced course in April, 2000,Molina was assigned as physi-cal security/anti-terrorism offi-cer, G3, Operations, 19thTheater Support Command,Camp Henry, South Korea. Hereturned stateside in May, 2002

and served as commander, 6thMilitary Police Detachment,Fort Rucker, Ala.In May 2004, Molina was

assigned to 2/263rd TrainingSupport Bn., 91st Division(Training Support) in Mesa,Ariz., as combat support seniorobserver/controller trainer andunit assistor. In 2005, tempo-rary change of station orderssent him to support 3rdBrigade, 91st Training SupportDivision, Fort Bliss, Texas,where he served as range offi-cer in charge and S3 for TaskForce Outlaw, the Army’s mobi-lization training facility fordetainee operations.Following completion of the

Command and General StaffCollege where he received aMasters of Arts in Military Artsand Sciences in June, 2007,Molina was assigned to 705thMilitary Police Bn.(Internment/Resettlement),where he deployed as the bat-talion S3 to Camp Bucca, Iraq,under the 16th Military PoliceBrigade (Airborne) and TaskForce Falcon to conductdetainee operations. Underredeployment, he was selectedto serve as Battalion ExecutiveOfficer for the 705th MilitaryPolice Battalion (I/R), to pre-pare and deploy the staff insupport of Operation IraqiFreedom at Camp Taji, Iraq.Molina again deployed with

the 705th MP Bn. (I/R) in sup-port of detainee operationsunder the 89th MP Brigade.Once he returned, Molinaassumed duties as the deputydirector of emergency services,Fort Leavenworth, Kan., inJune, 2010.In July, 2011, Molina

assumed duties as director ofemergency services at FortPolk, La., and by January, 2012,he was selected to serve as acommander, Security ForceAdvise and Assist, 2/101Brigade Combat Team(Airborne), where he wasdeployed to RegionalCommand-East, LogarProvince, Afghanistan, in sup-port of Operation EnduringFreedom, from May 2012 toFebruary, 2013.Molina talked about his phi-

losophy, vision and intent he’sshared with his staff at DESover the past seven weeks.

“We’re a service-based organi-zation and provide a service tothe community, whetherthrough law enforcement, fireand emergency services orphysical security,” said Molina.He feels the best way to serv-

ice the joint base community isthrough training and educa-tion. “I train and educate theworkforce so they understandwhat the standards are, andwhat policies and procedureswe need to enforce. At the sametime we have a commitment tothe community to make surethey understand what the stan-dards are as we go through theeducation process,” he said.Molina pointed out respon-

siveness to the public as anoth-er important point within DES.“Being responsive to the public,being professional and courte-ous upon our response andensuring the public knowswe’re being responsive to them.“Being courteous and having

professional standards are animportant part of the DESworkforce,” said Molina. “Ifthose three things — beingresponsive, professional andcourteous — are standard, andyou communicate that to theworkforce and the community,then there are no problems.”Molina shared his thoughts

about military installationsbefore disclosing how well helikes his first assignment on ajoint base. “There is no badinstallation — all Army instal-lations are great installations— just some are a little betterthan others,” he said with asmile. “My personal observationis Joint Base Myer-HendersonHall and this community is oneof those that are just a littlebetter than others. I love myjob; have great employees and agreat supervisor.”The DES director enjoys

playing poker and referred tothe card game, saying, “It’shard to lose when you havefour aces and I have a greatworkforce. [Police] Chief[William] Johnson is great;[Fire] Chief [Russell] Miller isgreat. Cathy Hardy is doing agreat job with physical securityand Master Sgt. [Jason]Hazzard as my provost ser-geant. With those four doing agreat job, it’s hard to lose withmy four aces.”

DES director shares leadership vision


Lt. Col. Macedonio R. Molina, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall director ofEmergency Services, poses for a photograph in his office May 28.

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VVaaccaattiioonn BBiibbllee sscchhoooollJBM-HH Chapel will conduct ecumenical

vacation Bible school June 24-28 from 9:30 a.m.-noon in the Memorial Chapel fellowship hallwith the theme “Kingdom Rock” for childrenages 3 through 6th grade. Registration atMemorial Chapel and runs until all 50 slots arefull. Call Betsy Hendrix at 703-696-6635 withquestions.

SSppoouussee mmeeeett aanndd ggrreeeettA spouse meet and greet will be held at the

JBM-HH Army Community Service building,Bldg. 201 on the Fort Myer portion of the jointbase, June 25 from noon-2 p.m. The meet and

greet is a forum that offers newly-arrived spous-es an opportunity to meet other spouses andobtain information on the installation and sur-rounding area. To register, call 703-696-0153/0156.

PPaattiieenntt eedduuccaattiioonn ccllaasssseessAdopt a healthy lifestyle and attend

a nutrition education class at RaderClinic. The pre-diabetes class coversinformation on how to prevent or delaydeveloping diabetes. The healthy heartclass covers lifestyle changes toimprove high cholesterol and/or highblood pressure. A healthy heart classwill be held June 13 at 1 p.m. or June27 at 8:30 a.m.; a pre-diabetes classwill be held June 6 at 1 p.m. or June 20at 8:30 a.m.Classes are open to all ben-eficiaries of the military health system,registration is required. Call BethTriner at 703-696-7930 for more infor-mation.

NNDDUU aanndd IIAADDCC ggrraadduuaattiioonnssNational Defense University will

hold its graduation June 13 at 9 a.m.Inter-American Defense College willhold its graduation ceremonies June 20at 9 a.m. Expect increased traffic andlimited parking during this time. DStreet will be closed during bothevents. For more information, call 703-696-3290.

CCaarreeeerr rreessoouurrcceess ffoorr jjoobb sseeeekkeerrssThe Marine Corps Community

Services career resource manage-ment center offers assistance for jobseekers. Upcoming classes include aresume writing workshop on June 13from 9-11 a.m.; a career explorationworkshop June 20 from 9-11 a.m.;and a workshop titled cracking thecode to the federal hiring processJune 20 from 1-3 p.m. The CRMCalso offers an information session ledby a representative from theDepartment of Veterans Affairs onservice-connected disabilities June12 from 1-3 p.m. For these and otherCRMC offerings, visit www.mccshh.com/CRMC or call 703-614-6828 formore information and to register.

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The health and beauty section ofthe Fort Myer PX will hold a Father’sDay sale Friday, June 14 from 10a.m.-2:30 p.m. with specials on men’slotion, powder and spray powder.Free samples will be available to allcustomers. For more information call703-522-0664.

SSwwiimmmmiinngg lleessssoonnssThe SKIES program is offering

swimming lessons this summer.There are five sessions, June 10-20;June 24- July 3; July 8-July 18; July22-Aug. 1; and Aug. 5-15. Register atCYSS Parent Central Services, Bldg.483. Call 703-696-0313/4942. Formore information, call AnnetteEngum at 703-696-3728 or [email protected].

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offers a welcome aboard brief June 11beginning at 8 a.m. at the Marine Club.Newcomers and their Families are high-ly encouraged to attend to find out valu-able information on Headquarters andService Battalion, JBM-HH, and theNational Capital Region. A $10 lunchcoupon for lunch at the club or JavaCafé is given to each servicemember,and a free tour by bus of the local areaand Washington, D.C., follows. Thoseattending are asked to register by call-ing 703-614-7202. For more informa-tion, visit the relocation assistance pro-gram page at www.mccshh.com/RAP.html.

TTAARRPP ttrraaiinniinnggThreat Awareness and Reporting

Program (TARP) annual training willbe held June 12 and July 17 at theTownHall building on the Fort Myer portionof JBM-HH at 10 a.m. The training isconducted by the 902nd MI Group FortBelvoir and is mandatory for all U.S.Army employees every year. For moreinformation, call 703-696-0756.

BBlloooodd ddrriivveeJoin the arms race and donate blood

during the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment’s(The Old Guard) blood drive June 13from noon-4 p.m. at the communitycenter. To schedule an appointment,visit www.militarydonor.com andsearch for sponsor code NNMC.

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ebrating the Army’s birthday with amotivational three-mile run June 14at 6:45 a.m., beginning at theThe fieldparking lot. The run will proceedthrough JBM-HH and ArlingtonNational Cemetery and return toSummerall Field. Summerall Fieldparking lot will be blocked by close ofbusiness on June 13. Regiment andcaisson parking lot will be closed forVIP parking at 9 p.m. June 13. Expecttraffic delays near Sheridan Avenue,McNair Road and Carpenter Roadduring the event, especially at CodyChild Development Center and thecommissary. For more information,call 703-696-3290.

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The JBM-HH dining facility willopen for lunch from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.June 14 to celebrate the 238th birth-day of the United States Army. Themeal is open to all active duty,Reserve, and National Guard from allbranches of service, retirees,DoD civil-ians and Family members.A cake cut-ting ceremonywill also be held outsidethe dining facility. For more informa-tion, call 703-696-2087.

UUFFCC 116611 aattMMaarriinnee CClluubbThe Marine Club will show UFC

161 on June 15. The club opens at 8p.m. with food and beverage specials,and the fight starts at 10 p.m. Doorprizes will be drawn during theevening. The club is open to all ranks,all services and Department ofDefense identification card holdersand their guests. Call 703-614-2125 formore information.

SSttrreessss mmaannaaggeemmeennttJoin ACS June 19 from 9-10 a.m. for

stress management (introductory levelpresentation for adults) in Bldg. 201on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH.Individuals attending will be giveninformation of the basics of identifyingstressors in their life and how to createtheir own stress management plan.

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will hold a recruiting event at the com-munity center ballroom on the FortMyer portion of JBM-HH June 19

from 9 a.m.-noon. To learn more aboutFBI careers, visit www.fbijobs.gov.

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HH June 21. At 11 a.m., they will useSheridan Avenue as they walk fromthe caisson to the Firestone lot. At 1p.m., they will walk back to the cais-son, again using Sheridan Avenue.Motorists are urged not to drive pastthe horses during this time.

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and Singing Sergeants perform a freeconcert June 28 beginning at 8 p.m. atthe Air Force Memorial, One Air ForceMemorial Drive, in Arlington, Va.Tickets are not required.The concert issubject to cancellation due toinclement weather. For more informa-tion, visit www.usafband.af.mil.

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JBM-HH’s Robledo takes part in best warrior clashBByy JJiimm DDrreessbbaacchh


Joint Base Myer-Henderson HallHeadquarters Command Battalion Staff Sgt.Pablo Robledo was one of 36 Soldiers who par-ticipated in the 2013 Joint Base San AntonioBest Warrior Competition held at CampBullis, Texas, May 11-17.Robledo represented the United States Army

Installation Management Command’s(IMCOM) Atlantic region. To qualify, the staffsergeant engaged in IMCOM-level board inter-views, PT (physical training) tests, the ArmyPRT (physical readiness training) programand weapons qualifications. IMCOM’s Atlanticregion includes more than 40 Army and jointinstallations on the eastern seaboard.“The experience was awesome, and I’m

ready for it next year. I want it,” Robledo said.

“It was a very, very rigorous training. It wasalmost like a war-like environment.”After in-processing and an orientation, the

usual physical and mental routine of the JBM-HH’s S-4 battalion prevention leader, buildingcoordinator and approving official was thrownright out the window. The competition startedwith a 4:30 a.m. PT test, and Robledo andother Soldiers withstood drills which includeda timed 12-mile rucksack march with 50-pound loads, weapons qualifications, day andnight land navigations, combative matches,obstacle course runs and stress shooting.“That was my very first stress fire,” he said.

“You’re basically running to get your heartrate up, and while your heart rate is up andyou are tired, you have to engage targets. Yourun with your M-4 for a mile, and you shoot attargets.”While the competition was physically chal-

lenging, mental aptitudes were also confront-ed.“You had an [oral] board [review], an essay

and a [written] test to do,” Robledo explained.“You get minimal sleep. I pretty much had toeat in increments, too. You get your breakfast,lunch and dinner, but at times you had to do aMRE [meal ready-to-eat], and you had tochoose wisely when to eat.”The competition was scored by standard

times assigned to each event or drill. If aSoldier exceeded or surpassed the standardtime, they received points. If the benchmarkon an interview, exam or drill was not met, nopoints were earned.As the physical and mental engagements

continued, Soldiers bonded through the latenights and early mornings.“We all go in there knowing it is a competi-

tion — competing against each other, but itbecomes automatic to help each other out — topush each other,” Robledo said. “You can never

leave a brother back — no matter what. Weknew we were competing against each other,but it became the idea that all of us were com-peting against the [obstacle] course and com-peting against time.”

PHOTO COURTESY JBM-HH HEADQUARTERS COMMAND BATTALION

Staff Sgt. Pablo Robledo, S-4 battalion prevention leader,building coordinator and approving official, poses withhis award and certificate naming him the top best war-rior in IMCOM’s Atlantic region. Robledo took part in thebest warrior competition last month at Camp Bullis,Texas.

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Eat more of this, less of that.Carbs are good. Carbs are bad.Eating right and maintaining or

getting down to a healthy weightcan be confusing, but a visit towww.choosemyplate.gov can help,said Beth Triner, dietician atAndrew Rader U.S. Army HealthClinic on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall.“The goal of eating is to fuel our

bodies,” she said.Choosemyplate.gov is turning

two years old and uses UnitedStates Department of Agricultureguidelines to assist people in mak-ing healthy food choices.“Every five years, per congres-

sional mandate, they have toreview those dietary guidelines,”explained Triner. “The last revisionwas done in 2010 and published in2011.”The visual of Choosemyplate.gov

replaced the old food pyramid, shecontinued.“When people think of the plate,

traditionally it was the meat,” saidTriner. “You might have a starch,you might have a vegetable. We allknow that’s not the healthiest wayto eat. It’s about getting a varietyof everything. The pyramid didn’tshow that.”The site allows users to develop

individual food plans tailored totheir health and weight goals, and

also has a special section for kidscalled “my kid’s plate.” A new sec-tion on the site, called “my plateon campus,” promotes healthy eat-ing for young adults on collegecampuses. The site also allows youto enter the amount of physicalactivity you’ve done in a day.“Studies show when people pay

attention to their food choices,they make better food choices,”said Triner.The my food tracker portion of

the site allows you to enter whatyou’ve eaten throughout the day soyou can see the number of caloriesyou’ve consumed, as well as yourtotal amount of sodium and sug-ars.“It’s the total calories you con-

sume in a day that makes the dif-ference [in whether you’ll gain orlose weight],” said Triner.Part of healthy eating is know-

ing what foods to buy, and Trinersaid when you head to yourfavorite food store to buy groceries,to stay in the perimeter and avoidthe aisles.“That’s more the processed

foods. When I say processed foods,I’m thinking about noodle mixes,canned meats, which can havevery high sodium,” she said.If you’d like to consult with

Triner, a doctor’s referral is notnecessary. Call Rader’s appoint-ment line at 855-227-6331 orTriner directly at 703-696-7930 toset up an appointment.


Beth Triner, dietician at Andrew Rader U.S. Army Health Clinic, poses for a photo-graph outside of the commissary May 31.

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The Army would like its enlistedSoldiers to remain on station for atleast 36 months — and career man-agers are aiming to see that theywill, said a director from HumanResource Command.In late 2012, senior Army leaders

“asked us to look for ways toincrease unit readiness, stabilityand predictability for Soldiers andFamilies,” said Col. Robert Bennett,director, Enlisted PersonnelManagement Directorate.Keeping Soldiers on station for a

longer period of time would accom-plish those goals, said Bennett, whosaid he met with leaders in hisdirectorate to go over options andimplementation of the plan.EExxcceeppttiioonnssThe increase in time-on-station is

affecting most, but not all, of about432,000 enlisted Soldiers. There aremultiple exceptions to the effort tokeep Soldiers on station for 36months.The most important of those

exceptions is deployment, Bennettsaid. If there is a need for Soldiers todeploy, then the mission comes first,he said.The Army also has several high-

demand career field positions, suchas recruiters and drill sergeants. Ifthe Army needs Soldiers to fill thosepositions, that too would be a reasonto move a Soldier to a new locationbefore they have completed 36months at a duty station. Specialduty positions such as in the intelli-gence community or at the WhiteHouse Communications Agency, forexample, are also exceptions.Professional development of

Soldiers is also an exception,Bennett said. For example, if a staffsergeant gets promoted to sergeantfirst class, he or she might be movedto fill a billet that is more commen-surate with their increased rankand ability to lead.Soldiers with special needs chil-

dren might also be exempted fromthe time-on-station effort. For exam-ple, Bennett said, a Soldier may geta compassionate reassignment to alocation with better support fortheir special needs child.Soldiers assigned to Korea will

continue to serve there for one year— not three. But existing policies forSoldiers assigned in Germany,Hawaii and Alaska remainunchanged — those Soldiers are

already locked into three-year tours.Finally, Soldiers have been in the

past offered the opportunity tochoose a new duty station as part ofa re-enlistment option. The previousrequirement for first-term Soldiersre-enlisting was 12 months on sta-tion, Bennett said. That has nowbeen increased to 24 months for pri-ority 1 and 2 assignments, whichinclude some units that are deploy-ing, warrior transition units, ROTCcadre and other special assign-ments that have senior leaderemphasis.Re-enlisting Soldiers who choose

follow-on assignments that are notpriority 1 or 2 will likely have toremain on station the full 36months before getting their locationchoice, Bennett said.RReettuurrnn ttoo nnoorrmmaallPrior to 9/11, three-year tours

were the norm. It was overseas con-tingency operations in Iraq andAfghanistan that had Soldiers mov-ing from one installation to the nextwith less than 36 months at oneduty station. But as operationsdraw down, the Army’s goal of 36months is pretty much being metright now, Bennett said.Now, things are becoming more

stable and predictable, and Bennettsaid he thinks Soldiers and theirFamilies as a whole are apprecia-tive of that.On top of that, a reduction in per-

manent-change-of-station moveshelps the Army save money, Bennettsaid.“We want to make everyone

happy,” he said. “But at the end ofthe day, it’s about Army require-ments. That’s the driver.”

COURTESY PHOTO

A moving truck is unloaded as a Familymoves into their new home. The Armywould like its enlisted Soldiers to remainon station for at least 36 months accord-ing to Human Resource Command.

PHOTO COURTESY INSTALLATION MANAGEMENT COMMAND

Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Staff Sgt. Pablo Robledo(right) grapples against Staff Sgt. Jason Ruiz,Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, U.S. ArmyNorth (Fifth Army) on May 14 during the Best WarriorCompetition held at Camp Bullis, Texas.


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Becoming tobacco-free is more challengingthan simply putting out a cigarette or throwingout your chew and saying that’s it.It requires the elimination of tobacco from

your lifestyle, said Dr. Sharwanda George, aclinical pharmacist at Andrew Rader U.S. ArmyHealth Clinic on Joint Base Myer-HendersonHall.Now that the facility is a tobacco free-campus,

meaning that tobacco use is prohibited insidethe building and on grounds and property asso-ciated with the clinic, it is drawing attention toits tobacco cessation programs.“We offer individual classes where patients

can come in, and we can have a one-on-one ses-sion with the individual,” George explained. “Wealso offer group classes upon request.”George, who has led the tobacco cessation pro-

gram at Rader since 2005, said an importantadvantage of the group sessions is the moralsupport participants offer each other.“Social support is one of the key ingredients

with tobacco cessation, having the social sup-port as well as the pharmacological support,meaning the medication, and then teachingindividuals how to problem solve, those are thethree ingredients to have success with tobaccocessation,” she said.Another advantage of the group sessions is

that participants “can listen to other people whohave the same issue they have and [learn] whatthey did to get through it,” George continued.She said group sessions also have disadvan-

tages. If one member of the group opts to goback to using tobacco, that can lead other groupmembers to do the same thing.

Individual tobacco cessation sessions run any-where from 30 to 45 minutes, while group ses-sions are about an hour long. During the ses-sions, participants receive help with identifyingthe triggers which lead them to reach for tobac-co. They also review their reasons for wanting tostop using tobacco, the health consequences oftobacco use and how to manage their withdraw-al symptoms.“Something as simple as quitting smoking can

decrease your blood pressure, your cholesteroland your risk for cancer,” said George.At her first session with a new participant,

George discusses what the individual’s tobaccohistory is like.“I explain to the participant what nicotine

addiction or dependence is; we look at whattriggers that individual [has] to use the amountof tobacco that they do,” she said.Tobacco use triggers are unique to each indi-

vidual, George explained. Some people may

smoke or chew tobacco when they are understress, after they eat, or even while they areenjoying a favorite activity.Participants are offered quit aides such as

nicotine replacement therapy — patches, gumand lozenges — and prescription medicationthat can be used up to 12 weeks.“It’s not just the medication only,” stressed

George. “It requires a behavior change andthat’s what we’re working on, a behaviorchange.”Using medication allows participants to “cut

back and stop using tobacco and it allows themto work on that behavior change. It’s a behaviorchange that has to take place and that’s whatwe want them to do.”George stressed that quit aides, such as nico-

tine replacement theraphy, should never beused simultaneously with tobacco.“We provide these things through our phar-

macy, so you don’t have to go out and purchasethem,” she stressed.According to the Center for Disease Control,

tobacco use is responsible for about one in fivedeaths annually in the United States, or about443,000 deaths per year. An estimated 49,000 ofthose are the result of secondhand smoke expo-sure.“As early as 20 minutes after stopping using

tobacco, your circulation improves, your bloodpressure drops,” noted George. “Two weeks tothree months after you quit using tobacco, yourlung function can increase 30 percent. Thelonger you remain tobacco-free, ten years ormore, your risk for stroke decreases.”To make an appointment for a tobacco cessa-

tion session or to request a group session, callthe central appointment line at 855-227-6331and ask for the medication management clinic.


Looking to kick the tobacco habit? Tobacco cessationclasses are available at Rader U.S. Army Medical Clinic.

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Audie Murphy remains a legend.In addition to being a Hollywoodactor, songwriter and poet, he wasalso a coveted war hero, but not justany hero, Audie Murphy was themost decorated Soldier in World WarII, earning every decoration for valorgiven by the United States, includingthe Medal of Honor.The Sergeant Audie Murphy Club

is an organization for noncommis-sioned officers who display the same

characteristics as this highly deco-rated war hero. This private yet eliteorganization serves those NCOswhose leadership achievement andperformance sets them apart, basedon their hard work and dedication totheir communities as well as theirunits.Originally founded in Fort Hood,

Texas, in 1986, the Sergeant AudieMurphy Club rapidly grew into anArmy-wide organization. Within afew short years, the organization hadgrown from being accepted through-out U.S. Army Forces Command in1993, to Army-wide commands toinclude the Reserves and National

Guard only a year later.The Military District of

Washington Sergeant Audie MurphyClub values the opportunity to pro-vide support to the communitythrough selfless service within theD.C., Maryland, Virginia and sur-rounding areas. Members participatein programs which promote positivemorals and strong values, whichimproves both the Soldier and thecommunity.The club works to recognize per-

sonal courage and develop teamworkthrough mentoring and involvementin numerous athletic and charityevents throughout the Washington,

D.C. area. Over the coming weeksand months, it is the group’s intent tohighlight the outstanding contribu-tions of the men and women of thisorganization, which only 2 percent ofthe Army is a part of, and normallygoes unrecognized.For more information on the Sgt.

Audie Murphy Club, contact StaffSgt. Marcus A. Dandridge, MilitaryDistrict of Washington SergeantAudie Murphy Club public affairsoffice at 703-325-1309 or email [email protected]. Youcan also find information on MDW’schapter on Facebook at www.face-book.com/MDWSAMC.

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The Veterans Affairs Department is improv-ing access for veterans to mental health serv-ices, President Barack Obama said June 3 inremarks that opened the National Conferenceon Mental Health.Obama and Vice President Joe Biden hosted

the conference at the White House as part ofthe administration’s effort to increase under-standing of and awareness about mentalhealth and reduce the associated stigma.Obama delivered opening remarks, and

Biden delivered closing remarks at the confer-ence.“We’re ... doing more to support our troops

and our veterans who are suffering fromthings like traumatic brain injury or PTSD,post-traumatic stress disorder,” the presidenttold the audience. “Today, we lose 22 veteransa day to suicide — 22. We’ve got to do a betterjob ... of preventing these all-too-often silenttragedies. That’s why we’ve poured an enor-mous amount of resources into high-qualitycare and better treatment for our troops.”In response to a presidential executive

order, VA has hired 1,600 mental healthproviders and more than 300 peer-to-peer vet-eran specialists, according to a White Housestatement.The department also has enhanced the

capacity of its crisis line by 50 percent andestablished 24 pilot projects in nine stateswhere VA is partnering with community men-tal-health providers to help veterans morequickly access mental health services, thestatement said.Joining the president on stage at the confer-

ence were Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K.

Shinseki, Health and Human ServicesSecretary Kathleen Sebelius and EducationSecretary Arne Duncan, among others.The president said VA is directing 151 of its

health care centers nationwide to conductmental health summits with community part-ners, which include local government officials,community-based organizations and veteranservice organizations. The summits will beheld from July 1 through Sept. 15 and willidentify and link community-based resourcesto support the mental health needs of veter-ans and their families and increase aware-ness of VA programs and services, heexplained.“They’re going to hold more than 150 sum-

mits like this one in communities all acrossthe country so that every one of our servicemembers and veterans understand [that] justlike you take care of yourselves and eachother on the battlefield, you’ve got to do thesame off the battlefield,” Obama said. “That’spart of being strong.”Conference attendees are people from

across the country — mental health advo-cates, educators, veterans, health careproviders, faith leaders, members of

Congress, representatives from local govern-ments and individuals who have struggledwith mental health problems. They discussedhow they can work together to reduce stigmaand help millions of Americans strugglingwith mental health problems recognize theimportance of reaching out for assistance.Obama said there should be no shame in dis-cussing or seeking help for treatable illness-es that affect too many people.“We see it in veterans who come home from

the battlefield with the invisible wounds ofwar, but who feel somehow that seekingtreatment is a sign of weakness when, in fact,it’s a sign of strength,” he added.As part of the effort, the administration

launched www.mentalhealth.gov, a consumer-friendly website with tools that help userswith the basics of mental health and thesigns of mental illness, and show them how totalk about mental health and how to get help.The website includes a series of videos fea-

turing celebrities and other Americans whoselives have been touched by mental illness.In November 2011, VA launched an award-

winning, national public awareness campaigncalled Make the Connection, which is aimedat reducing the stigma associated with seek-ing mental health care and telling veterans,their Families, friends and members of theircommunities about VA resources.“We wanted to bring together folks who’ve

suffered from mental illness and familieswho supported them,” Obama said. “We want-ed to bring together advocates and educators,faith leaders, veterans, local officials — all ofyou have shown an extraordinary commit-ment to what is a critical goal, and that is tomake sure that people aren’t suffering insilence.”

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For veteran Pentagon ForceProtection Agency employees who’velong worked here, the Pentagon cansometimes lose its luster and mys-tique. The daily work grind can takeits toll, and the sense of awe that anemployee once felt from working inthe nation’s capital, at America’s topmilitary command center, can fade.But not for PFPA Special Agent

Linwood Barrett, who, by doing agood deed for an elderly, 92-year-oldwoman and her family, now feels arenewed sense of professional pur-pose.Barrett was approached by a

“friend of a friend” to give AudreyBrenner of Rhinebeck, N.Y., a tour ofthe Pentagon. Brenner, he was told,had worked at the Pentagon duringWorld War II, when it was still beingbuilt. Now in the autumn of her life,she had one last wish before shedied: to see the fully built and com-pleted Pentagon.Linwood readily agreed to arrange

the tour and, on May 3, served asMrs. Brenner’s tour guide. It was anexperience he says he will never for-get.

“As I met Audrey Brenner and herfamily to begin their tour, I wasgreeted with a big smile,” he says.“Audrey spoke often about heremployment at the Pentagon [theWar Department in those days]. Shespoke passionately about her workthere, her love of country, thePentagon, her family and friends.”Brenner worked as a stenographer

for the War Department in 1940, ina one-sided building that precededthe Pentagon. In 1941, she wastransferred to a vehicular manufac-turing facility in Detroit before com-ing back to the Pentagon in 1945.Brenner soon met her husband

and the rest, as they say, is history.Brenner raised a family, whichtoday, cares for her; and thePentagon emerged as an enduringsymbol of American military pre-paredness in a volatile and danger-ous world.“Sometimes,” says Barrett, “our

most important history lessons donot come from a history book; theycome from an icon of life. One of myhistory lessons came from a 92-year-old lady who has lived quite a life,and who enjoys telling people abouther life. That, to me, is the trueessence of history.”

PFPA welcomes Pentagon vet

PHOTO COURTESY PENTAGON FORCEPROTECTION AGENCY

Special Agent LinwoodBarrett (left) poses withAudrey Brenner, 92, ofRhinebeck, N.Y. Brennerworked in the Pentagonwhile it was being con-structed in the 1940s.

PHOTO BY JIM DRESBACH

SunsetParadeMarines from The UnitedStates Marine Drum andBugle Corps, “TheCommandant’s Own,”march onto the field June 4in front of the Marine CorpsWar Memorial for theirweekly Sunset Parade.They, along with the TheMarine Corps Silent DrillTeam, are featured at everyparade from June throughAugust. June and Julyparades begin at 7 p.m.,while August parades havea 6 p.m. starting time. Formore information on theMarine’s summer concertsand parades, go towww.barracks.marines.miland click on parades.

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arresting people. The bike patrol is present at spe-cial events, like Twilight Tattoo on JBM-HH and theInternational Festival at Fort McNair,” saidHazzard. “We’re also a vital part of promoting bikesafety in the community and participating with thebase’s safety day events.”Upholding the law is a vital part of the police

department’s job, and the provost sergeant feels thepolice bike patrol is a convenient way to deter crime.“A criminal wouldn’t expect a police officer to sud-denly ride up on a bicycle on the sidewalk in front ofa building. Bike patrol is a great force multiplier …it gives us the ability to see and hear things, bemobile and at places we normally wouldn’t be ableto go,” Hazzard said.Pfc. Michael Hughes returned to the bike patrol

this year and is accompanied by rookie member Pfc.Adrian Tibbs, both members of the 289th MPCompany on JBM-HH. The two-member teamspends about 10 working hours out on patrol. If amission requires additional patrol members,Hazzard said “Department of the Army civilianpolice officers support the mission with one trainedofficer per shift.”Selected by 289th MP Co. leadership, the Soldiers

attended a one-week law enforcement bike course.Last year, Hughes completed the InternationalPolice Mountain Bike Association class inLeesburg, with another Soldier and 17 civilianpolice officers. Tibbs completed the course at theRappahannock Criminal Justice Academy inFredericksburg, training with sheriff’s deputiesfrom neighboring counties.Hughes expressed an interest in being on police

bicycle patrol last year when he heard there wereslots available. “I’d never heard of MPs on bikesbefore, and it’s another part of my military experi-ence,” said the Kansas City, Kan., native.Tibbs, a native of Detroit, Mich. said he grew up

in the city and never thought about all the mainte-nance learned during training which is required forkeeping up his two-wheel mode of transport.The course, a combination of classroom and road

instruction, prepared the Soldiers to ride and han-dle police situations on bicycles during the day or atnight. “Since we’re out in the open we learned touse the bike to shield us from a potential aggressorand maneuver safely through traffic,” said Hughes.“We also learned to conduct emergency stops,

approach someone and shoot a weapon from thebicycle. It was physically challenging — ridingmore than 100 miles throughout the week,” Tibbsadded. “We rode the bikes through an obstaclecourse, maneuvered the bike in a nine-foot ‘box’structure and completed scenarios like cycling in awooded area while searching for someone.”Both Soldiers credited the Army’s physical fit-

ness requirements for already being in shape forthe physically demanding work. “It’s a differenttype of cardio exercise than running,” said Hughes.The MPs spend nine-10 hours on shifts, riding

the joint base, including Fort McNair and the vastacreage at ANC. They ride in extremely hot weath-er and rain, day or night.The bicycle patrol rides a mountain-style, law

enforcement equipped bike, equipped with high-quality shocks for cycling.“Last year the bikes we used were much heavier,

and the ones we’re on this year are about 10pounds lighter. I don’t feel as fatigued on the newbike.We also had problems with last year’s bikes—mostly getting a lot of flats,” said Hughes, whorecalled changing tires about 10 times during hisfirst season on patrol. “There was a sharp objectinside my tire and almost every time I’d hit abump, I’d hear a hissing sound and knew I hadanother flat.”Hughes said the MPs would not have the use of

a patrol car to transport the bikes this year. “It wasconvenient to keep a bicycle pump and spare tires inthe car last year. “If anything happened we didn’thave to walk too far to change a tire.”The Soldier said he and his patrol partner would

be careful not to get flat tires this year. “I wentthrough a lot of tubes and can teachTibbs not to popa tire,” he said with a smile.Hughes was not bothered about having no patrol

car to transport the bikes and store extra equipmentthis season. “If something happens, we’ll adapt andovercome. One of us will walk to get a spare tire orwe’ll call another patrol car that may have a vehicleavailable to help us.”In addition to their patrols, the MPs perform

weekly bike maintenance. “Every Friday we removethe rear tire, clean the chain and cassette, check thebrakes, clean the bike entirely and ensure every-thing is in good working order,” said Tibbs.Both Soldiers said they enjoyed their work and

had the trust of their provost sergeant to be out ontheir own as junior servicemembers and entrustedto complete missions.“Yes, we still pull people over, even while on bicy-

cles. It’s our job to enforce the law but we reallywant people to know we’re out here to help themand they can approach us,” said Hughes.


victim support and assessment,” he said.“We see ourselves as a national leader in sexual

assault, its prevention and response,” Patton said.“Part of being a national leader is innovation, and theinnovation you see todaywith themobile app, the safehelp room — the first of its kind with a peer-to-peer,secure venue — where victims of sexual assault canchat in a closelymoderated and very professional chatroom.”At the event, RAINN’s Kimberly “Toni” Korol-

Evans received the 2013 award for Safe HelplineOperator of the Year for her work with DoD victimsand survivors.Wright told the audience of victim advocates, judge

advocates general and sexual assault response coordi-nators that the work they do for sexual assault vic-tims and survivors is noble.“What you really do is save lives, through your com-

passion and concern. The Safe Helpline and the chatroom are safe, secure and private, and that’s whatthese victims of this horrendous crime need as they gothrough this support system,” she added.The advocates help to turn survivors around so they

can lead a prosperous life after they’ve gone throughsuch a tragic, emotional and physically violent act,Wright said.

Assault, from page 1Patrol, from page 1

CCoorrrreeccttiioonnIn an article on Joint Base Myer-Henderson

Hall resources for stress management thatappeared in the May 24 edition of thePentagram, the telephone number for FamilyAdvocacy Program Community Educator KarenHolmes was listed incorrectly. The correct num-ber is 703-696-6511.

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Between West Point and theWhite House, Dwight D.Eisenhower lived on Fort Myer’sGeneral’s Row.During a pair of stays at what

is now Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, the World War IIgeneral made Quarters One,Quarters Seven and the WhippleField flagpole notable landmarks.In 1942, Eisenhower was based

at Myer prior to heading toEurope and the daunting job ofleading the Allied ExpeditionaryForces. During his second stay asU.S. Army Chief of Staff from1946 to 1948, the future presidentassembled his best-selling mem-oir, “Crusade in Europe,” and host-ed foreign dignitaries, including

Winston Churchill and FieldMarshal Bernard Montgomery.One of the most touching

Eisenhower-related Fort Myer sto-ries involves wife Mamie and theWhipple Field flag pole. Ike’sgranddaughter, author and politi-cal analyst Susan Eisenhower,remembered the 1942 moment.“Ike left to take up the com-

mand in Europe while at FortMyer’s Quarters Seven,” sheexplained. “For me, it’s a wonder-ful story of Mamie waving goodbyeto the plane [by the flagpole] as itheaded off for Europe in June of1942. [Ike and Mamie] had thislittle agreement. He was leavingfrom Bolling [Air Force Base], andthe agreement was he’d fly by FortMyer and the pilot would tip hiswings. There was quite a bit ofpoignancy to that moment.“They had no idea in 1942 what

would happen,” Susan Eisenhowercontinued. “The British were indire straits, and the outcome ofthe war was not at all clear.”Nearly eight months following

the final victory in Europe,Eisenhower was on the move intoQuarters One. Ike was namedchief of staff Dec. 3, 1945, but amove-in date did not take placeuntil 1946. Tim Rives, deputydirector of the Eisenhower Libraryin Abiliene, Kan., has the docu-mentation of when Ike hung hisshingle at Quarters One.“We have the orders authorizing

their move on February 1, 1946,although it appears the actualmoving took place on January 31,1946,” Rives said via email. “Ikewas impressed with [QuartersOne’s] size, and noted its generousproportions in a letter to WinstonChurchill on January 22, 1946 inwhich he invited WSC to stay withhim when he next visitedWashington. On Jan. 30, 1946, he

writes WSC again and noted thathe looked forward to having theChurchills over for dinner whenthey visited in March.”According to Rives and an

Eisenhower diary, that dinner tookplace March 9.Ike stayed at Myer until he was

named president of ColumbiaUniversity in New York City. By1950, he was back in Europe ascommander of NATO.

The general and presidentpassed away in 1969, and Mamiesurvived Ike by more than adecade. Susan Eisenhower remem-bered the date in November 1979when Mamie’s memorial servicewas held at the Old Post Chapel.“My grandmother’s funeral was

held in the chapel there at FortMyer,” she said. “Her body was puton a plane and flown to Abilene,Kansas.”

COURTESY PHOTO

Mamie Doud Eisenhower, wife of Gen.Dwight D. Eisenhower, wanders through avegetable garden on Fort Myer in 1946.

PHOTO COURTESY EISENHOWER LIBRARY

This black and white photograph of Gen. Dwight Eisenhower, then U.S. Army Chief ofStaff, was taken in February 1948.

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