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Published for Joint Base Myer-Henderson HallVol. 60, no. 29 August 2, 2013

IndexCommunity Spotlight p.2Furlough Hours p.3Community p.4News Notes p.4Feature p.6Classifieds p.11

Wet bulbDevice keeps track ofbase temperaturesPg. 9

Race countdownATM holds lottery forrace bibsPg. 3

Pentagram60 Years

By Julia LeDouxPentagram Staff Writer

Resplendent in the Marine uniform of hisyouth, JohnCole snappeda salute July 27asheand thousands of his fellow KoreanWar veter-ans and their families gathered at the KoreanWar memorial in Washington, D.C., to markthe 60th anniversary of the armistice thatendedwhathasbeencalled “the forgottenwar.”“My feelings are out here with all the

veterans,” said Cole, who lives in Roy,Utah. “I lost a lot of friends over there.”Cole, 86, a survivor of the Chosin

Reservoir, a 17-day battle fought in sub-freezing temperatures between Nov. 27and Dec. 13, 1950, was a corporal when

he served in Korea six decades ago.“When we came out of there, my particular

company had over 260 men, when we got toHagaru [an airfield and supply location] therewere eightmenwhowere still combat effective.The rest of them were out of action with frozenfeet,frozenhands,frozeneverything,”saidCole.More than 36,000 Americans were killed

in the Korean War, which was fought from1950 to 1953, and there are roughly 7,900American servicemen who remain listedas missing in action as a result of thatconflict, which ended on July 27, 1953.After laying a wreath at the Korean War

Veterans Memorial, President Barack Obamapaid tribute to the veterans of the Korean

Korean War armistice recalled

PHOTO BY GLENN FAWCETT

President Barack Obama delivers remarks at an event to mark the 60th anniversary of the suspension ofthe 1950-1953 Korean War at the Korean War Memorial in Washington, D.C., July 27.

see KOREAN WAR, page 7

By Gary SheftickArmy News Service

President Barack Obama announced July26 that Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter willreceive the Medal of Honor this month forhis “conspicuous gallantry” in Afghanistan.Carter will receive the nation’s highest award

for valor Aug. 26 for his defense of CombatOutpost Keating, in a remote mountain valleyof Nuristan province in western Afghanistan.During a battle which raged for more thansix hours, Carter was instrumental in keepingthe southern flank of the outpost from beingoverrun Oct. 3, 2009, by an enemy that out-numbered the Americans almost eight to one.The 54 members of B Troop, 3rd Squadron,

61st Cavalry Regiment, were attacked by morethan 400 enemy fighters with heavy automaticweapons and rocket-propelled grenades, knownas RPGs, firing from high ground surroundingthe outpost. The enemy infiltrated two areasof the combat outpost, known as a COP, killingeight U.S. Soldiers and injuring more than 25.Carter, who was a specialist at the time,

ran a gauntlet of enemy fire to resupply ammoto fighting positions. He picked off numer-ous enemy with his sharpshooting and riskedhis life to carry an injured Soldier to cover,despite his own injuries from RPG rounds.Carter will be the fifth living recipient to

be awarded the Medal of Honor for actionsin Iraq or Afghanistan. He’s also the secondSoldier to receive the award for the defenseof COP Keating, sometimes called the Battleof Kamdesh. Staff Sgt. Clinton Romeshareceived the Medal of Honor Feb. 11, 2013,for defending the northern side of the outpost.Carter’s platoon sergeant at COP Keating

said he was extremely proud of the actions ofhis Soldiers that day and not too surprised whenhe heard about the second Medal of Honor.“I was pleasantly surprised, but I wasn’t

Soldier toreceive Medalof Honor

see MOH, page 9

By Jim DresbachPentagram Staff Writer

As the group of Soldiersrespect ful ly proceededtoward the Tomb of theUnknowns, sunshine andemotion could be felt duringa wreath laying observingthe 238th anniversary of theArmyChaplain Corps July 26.To honor men of God who

were lost during hostili-ties and all fallen service-members, a pair of chap-lains worked in unison tolay the wreath arrangementat the tomb. Representingthe Army’s spiritual corps at

the morning ceremony wereChief of Chaplains Maj.Gen. Donald L. Rutherford,and Sgt. Maj. Stephen A.Stott, Chaplain Corps reg-imental sergeant major.“I think it is one of the

greatest things I get to do,”Stott said of his privilegeof laying the wreath. “Thisis the third time I’ve doneit. It commemorates thosewho have gone before usand world-grade heroes whowe were unable to iden-tify. Look at the heroesaround us. Today, we hadwith us two POWs fromKorea, who were with [Army

chaplain] Emil Kapaun whogot the Medal of Honor.”A memorial mass for

Kapaun, a Catholic priestturned Korean War prison-er of war who died in cap-tivity, was offered at JointBase Myer-Henderson Hall’sMemorial Chapel which pre-ceded the wreath laying.“Every year I do this

[the wreath laying]; it isa great honor,” Rutherfordsaid. “The reason I becamea [chaplain] was to servechaplains and to help chap-lains serve God in termsof bringing God to Soldiersand Soldiers to God.”

Chaplains remember their own, others at ANC wreath laying

PHOTO BY RACHEL LARUE

(From the left) Army Chief of Chaplains Chap. (Maj. Gen.)Donald L. Rutherford and Chaplain Corps RegimentalSgt. Maj. Stephen A. Stott lay a wreath at the Tomb ofthe Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery July 26.

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Caption This #28If you’ve ever looked at a photo, read the caption underneath and

thought you could do better, now is your chance. Each week, “CaptionThis” will have a photo taken from around the base. It’s up to you to figureout the best, funniest or craziest caption that describes what’s going on inthe picture. 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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Caption This #27“Anybody for a nice game of Kung

Fu Tennis?”

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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,quality services that enhance readiness and the overall well-being of our cus-tomers.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? Spc. Kyle Haley• Job title/where do you work?

Presidential Salute Battery.• Military service? Army.• Favorite sports team? University of

Michigan.• Favorite book? Arthur Conan Doyle’s

“Sherlock Holmes.”• Favorite food? Asian.• Favorite band/music artist? Rock

Veer Union.• Favorite movie? “Superbad.”• Favorite place you’ve ever traveled

to or been stationed? Korea.• What do you like most about

working on JBM-HH? Meeting all theveterans.• What are your goals for the year? Make points.• What do you like most about living in the National

Capital Region? The culture.• What’s your favorite attraction to see in the NCR?

Lincoln Memorial.• What’s the best advice you’ve ever received? Keep

pushing through the bad to get to the good.• If you won the lottery, what would you do? Leave the

Army.• What advice do you have for someone getting stationed

at JBM-HH? Tighten your shot group and stay in your lane.

Community Spotlight

PHOTO BY CPL. LARRY BABILYA

Evening ParadeThe Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performs in front of the parade staff during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., July 26. For more photos,log onto www.flickr.com/photos/marinebarracks.

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By George MarkfelderJFHQ/MDW

Public Affairs Office

The mission and capa-bilities of the Joint ForceH e a d q u a r t e r s - N a t i o n a lCapital Region were describedin detail July 25 to a del-egation of senior militaryofficers from Colombia atFort Lesley J. McNair.The visit to Fort McNair

is part of the U.S. ArmyStaff Talks Program whichserves as a bilateral forumfor strategic-level discussionsbetween respective armies.The program seeks to promotebilateral efforts in order todevelop professional partner-ships and increase interactionbetween partner nation armies.Such engagements enhance

army-to-army contacts andmutual understanding,provide training and discus-sions in areas of mutual inter-est, and assist partner nationarmies in building capacity.Army South, on behalf of

the office of the Chief of Staffof the Army, has engaged inannual bilateral staff talkswith Brazil, Chile, Colombiaand El Salvador for manyyears. The staff talks havebeen instrumental in enhanc-ing the interoperabilityand cooperation betweenthe armies, which has con-tributed to increased stabil-ity in the region. The U.S.Army’s efforts are integrat-ed with the U.S. Southerncommander’s theater cam-paign plan and linked tomission strategic resources.

PHOTO BY GEORGE MARKFELDER

Gen. Flavio Ulloa (right), chiefof Joint Staff Armed ForcesColombia, and other members ofthe Colombian delegation listen tostaff members of the Joint ForceHeadquarters-National CapitalRegion explain their mission andcapabilities during Joint StaffTalks between senior militaryleaders from Colombia and theU.S. at the Fort Lesley J. McNairportion of JBM-HH, July 25.

Army on right trackBy Julie Shelley

Directorate of Communicationand Public Affairs

U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center

With a little less than three months to goin fiscal 2013, accidental deaths throughoutthe Army continue on a downward trajectory,according to data recently released by theU.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center.Fatalities in nearly all accident categories

have either stayed stable or declined — mostby double digits— from the first three quartersof fiscal 2012, including a 19-percent drop inprivate motor vehicle deaths. Fatal all-terrainvehicle mishaps are on the rise, however, withthree versus zero fatalities this time last year.“The Army is in flux with our combat draw-

down and Soldiers returning to readinessposture at home,” said Brig. Gen. Timothy J.Edens, director of Army Safety and command-ing general, U.S. Army Combat Readiness/SafetyCenter. “Safety successes in themidst ofthis change are a reflection of the commitmentour leaders and Soldiers have to one another.”Both on- and off-duty accidental fatalities

were down 20 percent or more at the end of thethird quarter. Off duty, both sedan and motor-cycle deaths fell for the year, with PMV-2declining 35 percent from 2012 numbers.Equally dramatic declines were seen on duty,with Army combat vehicle deaths falling75 percent, and aviation, which experienceddifficult first and second quarters, stabi-lized to finish on par with the previous year.Those gains are holding steady in the

early weeks of the fourth quarter, withoverall fatalities holding steady at a20 percent decrease from fiscal 2012.Edens urged leaders and Soldiers to keep

the momentum going by continuing to do whatworks for safety: staying engaged, holdingthemselves accountable for their personalwell-being and always looking out for one another.“These efforts are extremely important

during the fourth quarter,” he said. “The thirdquarter has historically been a bad time ofyear for accidents, but we came through thisone without any major missteps. The fourthquarter is a little different, though, becausesummer is coming to an end and Soldiers willbe in a rush to enjoy the rest of the season.“If we stay on top of risk, we can close

both the quarter and the year with record-setting declines in accidental deaths andthe personal grief that comes with them.”Command Sgt. Maj. Richard D. Stidley,

USACR/Safety Center, asked leaders to payspecial attention to ATV riders in their ranks.“These vehicles are essentially specialty

items, and many leaders don’t know or inquireif their Soldiers own or ride them,” he said.“Riders must know the regulatory require-ments before they climb on their machines.Like motorcycle riding, helmets and eyeprotection are required for ATV operation.“At the end of the day, Soldiers who

abide by the rules and regulations andknow how to operate and ride responsiblymay live to ride another day,” Stidley said.A range of safety products and tools

are available at https://safety.army.mil, including the Army Safe SummerCampaign, designed to help leaders addressrisks common to the season’s activities.

Safety tip U.S.-Colombia hold stafftalks at Fort McNair

The following is a list of activities on JointBase Myer-Henderson Hall that will have abbre-viated operating hours through September 30,2013 due to sequestration and furloughs. Thislist is not all encompassing, and it is highly rec-ommended to call ahead to the facility or activityyou wish to visit for more details.

Monday closures:• Commissary• Directorate of Resource Management:

Payroll Customer Service Representative Section• Retirement Services• CRD Community ActivitiesTuesday closures:• Maj. Douglas A. Zembiec Pool: No Tuesday

classesWednesday closures:• Auto ShopFriday closures:• Security Office• Directorate of Human Resources - ID section• Education Services (JBM-HH, Fort Meade,

Fort Belvoir)• Directorate of Safety - JBM-HH Safety

Office• Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare

& Recreation- ACS• Fort Myer Legal Assistance and Claims• Fitness Center on the Fort McNair portion

of JBM-HH: Closing at 2 p.m. on Fridays• Myer Flyer: Will not run on Fridays• JBM-HH Consolidated In-Processing• Fort McNair Health Clinic

• Fort Myer Legal Services will be openfrom 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and closed from noon-1p.m.

Monday-Friday.• Rader Clinic Friday operations will proceed

as follows:On Fridays, the clinic, to include pharmacy,

laboratory and radiology, will only be open toRader-assigned patients who have acute careappointments; the pharmacy staff, reduced toone pharmacist and one pharmacy technician,will only fill medications for the patients withappointments on that day.On Fridays, because civilian personnel will be

furloughed, the clinic will be staffed by activeduty personnel who will address acute treat-ment issues only. It is highly recommended tocall ahead to the facility or activity you wishto visit for more details. For more informationabout sequestration, furloughs and resourcesavailable, log onto //www.army.mil/article/96832/Sequestration_Resources/.•The DiLorenzo TRICARE Health Clinic

pharmacy at the Pentagon is now closed fromnoon-1 p.m. every day. Weekdays, the pharmacyis open from 7 a.m.-noon and from 1-4 p.m.,except on the fourth Thursday of the month.On the fourth Thursday of the month, the phar-macy will be open from 7-11 a.m. Use of theDiLorenzo pharmacy is limited to those who areauthorized to use military medical facilities andwho have unescorted access to the Pentagon.Get more information at www.dthc.capmed.mil/PatientCenter/SitePages/Pharmacy.aspx. Call703-692-8810 for more information.• Rader Dental Clinic will take urgent care

and dental appointments on Fridays throughOct. 1. To get an “urgent care” appointment, call1-855-227-6331; for a dental appointment, call703-696-3460.

JBM-HH adjusted hours and closures

U.S. Army Military District of WashingtonPublic Affairs

The Army’s race will hold a special onlinelottery for U.S. servicemembers throughAug. 15. The lottery is open to all U.S. ser-vicemembers and they must use a .mil emailaddress when registering. Lottery registra-tion will be conducted at www.armytenmil-er.com and 500 registrants will be randomlyselected by a computer generated drawingon Aug 16.Registrants will be required to enter a

valid credit card but will not be chargedunless selected. Between Aug.16-20, allregistrants will receive an email notifica-tion stating whether they were selected ornot selected. The searchable database onthe registration/confirm tab of the ATMwebsite will be updated with the names ofthe runners that were selected by Aug 23.Lottery winners who are unable to run maytransfer their registration through the ATMtransfer program until Aug. 30 or join ateam until Sept. 6. Questions? Call 202-685-4820.The Army’s 29th annual Army Ten-

Miler (ATM) race is scheduled for Oct.20 in Washington, D.C. at the Pentagon.Produced by the U.S. Army Military Districtof Washington, D.C., this prestigious raceattracts 35,000 military and civilian runnersfrom around the world. It is the thirdlargest 10-mile race in the world and allproceeds benefit Soldier and Soldier FamilyMWR programs.The ATM event also features a two-day

ATM expo, Oct. 18 and 19 at the D.C.

Armory. The expo hosts more than 75exhibitors and attracts 40,000 attendees.Race day activities include a world-classrace with elite athletes, live music, youthactivities and the popular Hooah Tent Zone,which features interactive displays andexhibits by Army installations from aroundthe world.For more information about the Army Ten-

Miler, log onto www.armytenmiler.com/. Tosee photos from the 2012 Army Ten Miler,log onto www.flickr.com/photos/jbm-hh/sets.

Army Ten-Miler lottery open

PHOTO BY GEORGE MARKFELDER

The race begins for thousands of runners at the U.S.Army Military District of Washington’s 28th annual ArmyTen-Miler Race, beginning in front of the Pentagon, Oct.21, 2012.

PHOTO BY JIM DRESBACH

Play ballUnited States Coast Guard softball team secondbaseman Will Miller attempts to turn an early gamedouble play against the National Defense Universitysquad in the championship contest of Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall’s command playoff champion-ship softball game. USCG edged NDU in the hour-long slugfest, July 31.

4 Friday, August 2, 2013 PENTAGRAMCommunityFort Myer Exchange upgrades and hoursFor the next four months, the Fort Myer

Post Exchange will be relocating sections ofthe store, including the customer service area,PowerZone, electronics section, sporting goods,hardware, linens and pet departments. Hoursof operation are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.;Saturday, 9 a.m.-7p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m.-6p.m. For more information, call 703-522-0664.

Transitioning? Think Army ReserveSgt. Major of the Army Raymond Chandler

encourages Soldiers to consider continuing theirservice in the Army Reserve. If you are plan-ning to leave active duty, learn more about theArmy Reserve. By serving part-time in the ArmyReserve, you can build a civilian career, continueyour education and keep most of the benefits youearned on active duty. The Army Reserve haspositions in most MOSs in thousands of placesacross the country. To learn more, visit http://bcove.me/j3c7gu2k and Chandler’s web page atwww.army.mil/leaders/sma or www.goarmy.com.

Military separationsIf you’re retiring/separating from the mili-

tary, don’t wait until the last minute to completeyour paperwork. Contact the Military PersonnelDivision or your agency administrative repre-sentative to get your paperwork started. Formore information call, 703-696-0296/3521/3332.

EMHD closure updateAlthough the executive management and

housing directorate will be closed on Fridaysdue to furloughs, Family housing residentsshould continue calling service orders 24/7 toMeckley Services at 703-696-2632. Barracks resi-dents will continue calling service orders to theDirectorate of Public Works at 703-696-3263.

DPW no longer accepting some job ordersThe Directorate of Public Works can no longer

accept fiscal year 2013 reimbursable (customerfunded) individual job orders (DA4283s) or reim-bursable demand maintenance orders. Customersmay resume submission of reimbursable indi-vidual job orders/DMOs Oct. 1. The MICC at FortBelvoir stopped accepting contracting actions inMay. The only exceptions are as follows: Thoseinvolving life, health or safety issues or thoseapproved by the DPW director. For more infor-mation, call David McCauley at 703-696-0477.

New aquatics training for MarinesMarine Corps Community Services Semper Fit is

offering AMP-IT, aquatics maximum power intensetraining for active duty Marines only. Sessions areheldTuesdaysandThursdaysfrom6:30-7:30a.m.and11:30a.m.-12:30p.m.attheMaj.DouglasA.ZembiecPool. For more information, call 703-693-7351.

Marine Club service changes in AugustThe Marine Club will have limited service in

August. On Mondays, the club will offer menuservice only, no buffet. Aug. 7, 14, and 28, the clubwill offer menu service only, no buffet. On Aug. 21,the club will service a breakfast for lunch buffet for$9.75. On Fridays in August, the seafood buffet willbe replaced with a chef’s choice buffet, which will beposted to Facebook and the MCCS website, www.mccsHH.com. The club is open to all services, ranks,and Department of Defense personnel and theirguests. For more information, call 703-614-2125.

Half Iron swim registration openRegistration is open for the Semper Fit half iron

swim to be held at theMaj. Douglas A. Zembiec PoolAug. 21 from 6 a.m.-noon. Participants will have 60minutes to swim 1.2miles in this single entry event.The registration fee is $15, and registered partici-pants will receive a T-shirt. Register and pay at thepool. For more information, call 703-693-7351.

“Pershing’s Own” scheduleThe U.S. Army Concert Band performs “O Sole

Mio,” “Torna a Surriento,” “Grenada,” and moreAug. 2 beginning at 8 p.m. on the west steps ofthe U.S. Capital in Washington, D.C. On Aug. 6at 12:10 p.m., hear a lunchtime chamber concertwith American works such as “Symphony No. 5” byWilliam Schuman at the Church of the Epiphanyin Washington, D.C. Staff Sgt. Christina Wenselwill perform a Bach violin concerto. See www.usarmyband.com/event-calendar.html for moreinformation and a full calendar of U.S. ArmyBand performances, which are free to the public.

First FridayHelp make a tradition of First Friday beginning

Aug. 2, from 4:30-11:30 p.m. at the Marine Club onthe HendersonHall side of the joint base. Hosted byDJ Hood, the event includes dancing and socializa-tion. New flavors of wings, including spicy buffalo,parmesan garlic, Caribbean jerk and Thai curry,will be available for 40 cents each from 4:30-9 p.m.The event is open to all Department of Defense IDcard holders and their guests. For more informa-tion, call 703-614-2125 and see www.mccsHH.com.

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By Rhonda ApplePentagram Staff Writer

Some high school students spend summershanging out with friends, on vacation, orworking part-time jobs. Michelle Stroberg spentpart of her summer working with The UnitedStates Army Band through Arlington PublicSchool’s Professional Related Intern/MentorshipExperience, or PRIME program, July 9-26.PRIME is an internship program for gifted

high school juniors and seniors, placing them asunpaid interns in professional organizations forthe opportunity to learn more about their areasof interest.Stroberg, 16, plays piano and guitar. The

rising junior at Yorktown High School hasbeen busy working with various elements of“Pershing’s Own,” since her arrival at theband’s headquarters, Brucker Hall on JointBase Myer-Henderson Hall.Master Sgt. Lorrie Brown, oboe section leader

and Stroberg’s mentoring supervisor, wasresponsible for developing and overseeing thestudent’s learning plan during the internship.Brown said the learning plan is somewhat tai-lored to the interests of each individual.“When I interviewed Michelle, she was inter-

ested in learning some of the band’s logisticsand the things that go on within running anorganization,” said Brown. “I had differentmentors from all the elements in the band takeon that [mentoring] role, so she gets a betterbreadth of experience and input from differentpeople here.”Stroberg received one-on-one instruction from

musicians, observed performances, rehears-als, shadowed technicians, spent time with theband’s public affairs staff, and worked in theband’s library and supply. She observed fullhonors at a military funeral and conductedresearch assignments.Stroberg said it was impossible to choose

one particular experience she liked best duringher internship with TUSAB. “I’m glad I gotthe chance to see all the different aspects ofThe U.S. Army Band and gain experience in alot of different areas that I didn’t know aboutbefore [coming here],” Stroberg said. “It’s alsobeen interesting seeing how everyone workstogether.”During her internship with the band,

Stroberg said she observed The Concert Bandand The String Quartet rehearsals. “I shad-owed the sound engineers at the TwilightTattoo. … I also got to shadow them at [TheU.S. Army] Orchestra concerts,” said Stroberg.

“Getting to see the concerts was fun. They’revery polished performers.”Stroberg particularly enjoyed working with

the sound engineers. “There are a lot of thingsthat go into making a performance happen,most people don’t know about. It was inter-esting to watch [the sound engineers]. Theytold me how they have to be careful where themicrophone is in relation to the person speak-ing. If they want music to stand out, theyamplify [instruments] a bit more and it wouldalmost sound like two instruments playing,”she said.She also liked working with the band’s public

affairs office. “I phoned public broadcastingstations to get the contact information so thestation could be sent the DVD of the band’sholiday concert,” Stroberg said. “I also enjoyed

working on the staff duty and front lobby recep-tion desk answering phones and helping duringAlumni Week.”The student said it was meaningful to attend

the Guam wreath-laying at the Tomb of theUnknowns with the band and enjoyed assist-ing the videographer at the Association of theUnited States Army luncheon at the Army-Navy Country Club.“Master Sergeant Brown has been very

helpful, willing to spend a lot of time and effortwith me and help make this a good experience.Everyone here was willing to help me and letme come to events. This has been a new envi-ronment and I’ve never experienced anythinglike it before … it was interesting to learnabout it all,” Stroberg said.“I can definitely say that this is absolutely

one of the best high school interns I’ve beenasked to work with. She’s really conscientious,quick [to learn] and very mature,” said Brown.

Local student interns with TUSAB

PHOTO BY STAFF SGT. MARK NIXON

Michelle Stroberg, PRIME intern, receives a lessonfrom “Pershing’s Own” violinist Staff Sgt. Emily Leader.


By its own admission, theUnited States Army DrillTeam has added some pizzazzto its show repertoire.The team, an integral

part of the 3d U.S. InfantryRegiment (The Old Guard)and Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s TwilightTattoo roster, planned tounveil a new drill routineduring the July 31 tattoo infront of a crowd of hundredson Whipple Field. Inclementweather interrupted the finaltattoo of July, so the teamwill introduce the new drill atthe Aug. 7 show.When asked the difference

between the new exercisecompared to past routines,USADT members pointedout that the new drill will beflashier and more attention-grabbing.“The biggest, noticeable dif-

ference will be the change incadence throughout the drill.Normally, we are at 60 beatsa minute throughout thedrill,” drill team soloist Spc.Taylor Davis explained. “Inthis one, we have quite a fewcadence changes where we gofrom 60 to 120 back to 60. Itis really fast-paced.“There’s a little more show-

manship; we’re known forhaving a routine where we doa lot of intricate movements,but there’s no flair to it,”he added. “This routine has

much more flair, much morepop to the eye.”The team partnered with

a drill team company fromJacksonville, Fla., to formu-late the new drill, and theSoldiers will introduce theupbeat exercise following amonth of training and gettingapproval from its chain ofcommand.“We’ve probably had a solid

two weeks of actually train-ing on the new drill, which iskind of a record for us,” saidsenior thrower Spc. RyanSmith of Valdosta, Ga. “Weusually take anywhere fromthree to four solid weeks oftraining where we can specifi-cally critique ourselves and

perfect the drill the way wefeel necessary. With this one,we’ve had to rush a little bitmore, but we still hold our-selves to the highest standardof the U.S. Army Drill Team.”The new drill will feature

16 drillers, four soloistsand the drill master. Up tothe Twilight Tattoo debut,practices took place at FortMcNair where the team con-tinues to ace throws andcatches, which will be includ-ed in the new choreography.“There will be a lot of

sound, different beats goingthrough it, so you are not onlyseeing but [the audience] willget into the rhythm of it, too,”Smith said.

No ordinary drill for the Drill Teamgroup to debut new routine Aug. 7 at TLT


Members of the United States Army Drill Team march toward the TwilightTattoo on Whipple Field on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall July 31.


Headquarters CommandBattalion organization dayHeadquarters Command

Battalion’s organization day is Aug.2 and the unit’s operations will beclosed from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. so that allpersonnel can take part in the day’sfestivities. There will be minimummanning from 7 a.m.-10 a.m. in prep-aration for the event. In case ofemergency, call the following person-nel: Lt. Col. Smalls (S3 OIC) at 703-217-9307 or Sgt. 1st Class McGrew(S3 NCOIC) at 703-795-9202. Call703-696-8165/2974 for more infor-mation about organization day.

Movies under the moonThe Aug. 3 movie showing at

Spates Community Club has beencancelled. We apologize for theinconvenience. Please join us Aug.17 for our next “Dive-In Movie”at the Fort Myer Officers ClubPool. We will be showing “Ice Age:Continental Drift.” Showtime is 8:45p.m. and gates open at 8:15 p.m.

Marine Corps Exchange andthe Vineyard early closingThe Marine Corps Exchange and

The Vineyard Wine and Spirits onthe Henderson Hall portion of thejoint base will close at 5 p.m. Aug.5 for a private event. The activi-ties will re-open at their regulartime, 10 a.m., Aug. 6. For moreinformation, call 703-979-8420.

Autism class scheduledThe Joint Base Myer-Henderson

Hall’s Army Exceptional FamilyMember Program is sponsoring a“Top 10 things you need to knowabout the IEP process and extendedschool year for military and DoDcivilian parents with children withautism and other cognitive disabili-ties” class and support group, Aug.

8, from noon-3 p.m., at Fort MyerArmy Community Service, Bldg.201, Custer Road, on the Fort Myerportion of the joint base. For reser-vations, contact Marcia O’Connor,EFMP manager, at 703-696-8467.

Polynesian luau, dinner showMake reservations for the Fort

Myer Officers Club’s Polynesian luauand dinner show Aug. 9. Cash baropens at 6 p.m., buffet is servedfrom 6:30-8:30 p.m. and the fireand knife show is at 9 p.m. Therewill be vibrant dancers and a livedisc jockey. Visit www.jbmhhMWR.com for details and call 703-524-3037 or 703-696-5147 to make areservation.

Golf with usDepartment of Defense person-

nel and their guests are invited togolf with MCCS Henderson Hall’sSemper Fit branch in monthly tour-naments held at locations in north-ern Virginia through September.The August “Golf with Us” tour-nament, to be held at Lee’s HillAug. 23, is open for registration onthe MCCS Henderson Hall website,www.mccsHH.com/SemperFit.html.The deadline to register is Aug. 9,and the fee is $57, which includes18 holes, greens fees, cart, lunchand a chance to win door prizes. Formore information, call 703-697-2706.

Backpack distributionOperation Homefront D.C. Metro

has 5,000 backpacks that it will dis-tribute this summer to military chil-dren. Each backpack is full of schoolsupplies and children of active dutyservicemembers E-6 and below areeligible to get one. The backpacks willbe handed out Aug. 12 inWoodbridge,Va.; Aug. 13 in California, Md.;Aug. 14 in Lanham, Md.; Aug. 15in Morningside, Md.; and Aug. 16 inAberdeen, Md. Families must regis-

ter at www.operationhomefront.net/dcmetro to receive the backpacks.

Marine new parent supportAugust workshops

The MCCS new parent supportprogram holds “1-2-3 Magic” Aug.12 from 1-3 p.m. The class, will beheld in Bldg. 29’s conference roomon the Henderson Hall portion of thejoint base, teaches the 1-2-3 Magicdiscipline method and is offered toparents of children ages 5 and below.Register by calling 703-614-7204.If you would like more infor-

mation, call 703-614-7204 or visitwww.mccsHH.com/NPSP.html.

Come shred with usThe Directorate of Environmental

Management is having shreddingevents Aug. 13-14 and e-recyclingAug. 15. On Aug. 13, shredding willoccur on the Fort McNair portion ofthe joint base at Bldg. 29 from 9-10a.m. and at Bldg. 62 from 10-11a.m. On Aug. 14, shredding will takeplace at Bldg. 29 on the HendersonHall portion of the joint base from9-10 a.m.; at Bldg. 59 on the FortMyer portion of the joint base from10-11 a.m.; and at Bldg. 321 onFort Myer from 11 a.m.-noon. OnAug. 15, there will be an electron-ics recycle event. No governmentequipment is accepted; large itemssuch as CRT monitors and televi-sions cannot be accepted. Call RoyCroom at 703-696-3791 for details.

New in town?The next welcome aboard brief

is Aug. 13 from 8-10:30 a.m. at theMarine Club aboard the HendersonHall portion of JBM-HH. A freewalking tour of the Henderson Hallportion follows the brief, and after abreak for lunch, there is a bus tour ofthe local area, including downtownWashington, D.C., starting at 12:30p.m. To register for the brief, call

703-614-7202. For a comprehensiveoverview of the classes and resourceoffered, visit www.mccsHH.com.

International spouse groupmeets

Join a forum that offers interna-tional spouses an opportunity to meetother spouses and get information onvarious relevant topics, the instal-lation and surrounding area. Thegroup meets Aug. 13 from 2-3:30 p.m.in Bldg. 201 on the Fort Myer portionof JBM-HH. To register, contactKelly Weidner at 703-696-0153 orKelly.M.Weidner.ctr@mail .mil .

Quantico Marine Band concertThe Quantico Marine Corps Band

presents an evening of iconic musicfrom the silver screen. This freefamily event will be held outsidethe National Museum of the MarineCorps in Triangle, Va. Seating isopen, so bring chairs, blankets andfood to enjoy during the concerton Aug. 14 beginning at 7 p.m.

Women’s Equality Day5K run/walk

Women’s Equality Day will be cel-ebrated Aug. 23 with a 5K run/walk beginning at Bldg. 414 on theFort Myer side of the joint base.This is free and open to all militarypersonnel, civilian employees, familymembers and retirees. Registrationbegins Aug. 5 at www.jbmhhmwr.com or register on the day of theevent between 5:15-6:15 a.m. at thefitness center. For more informa-tion, contact the Equal OpportunityOffice at [email protected] or by calling 703-696-8729or [email protected] or by calling 703-696-2964.

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By Michael NorrisPentagram Assistant Editor

With a new president at its helm,Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’sBetter Opportunities for SingleSoldiers program has lined up aseries of recreational activities forthe remainder of the summer.Staff Sgt. Daniel Hood, the opera-

tions NCOIC for the regimentalaid station at the 3d U.S. InfantryRegiment (The Old Guard), waselected president of JBM-HH’sBOSS in May, replacing Spc. ErikaWilliams, who served for two years.On Aug. 22, BOSS is slated to

hold a laser tag event from 6 to 10p.m. at the Ultrazone facility inFalls Church, Va.A paint ball competition is also

in the works for this summer,said LeRoy Harris, BOSS civil-ian advisor, but the organiza-tion is waiting to hear back fromHenderson Hall’s Single Marineprogram to lock in a date thatworks for both organizations.Hunter said BOSS will hold a

Soldier Appreciation Day Aug.30, from noon to 5 p.m. in SpatesCommunity Club. The event willinclude a performance by The U.S.Army Band’s Downrange popularmusic ensemble, a talent show with

an open microphone, games, prizesand other entertainment.“Out of all our events, the biggest

event will be Soldier AppreciationDay,” Harris said, explaining thatbased on previous years’ atten-dance, he expects 200-300 people.He said various games would bea highlight of the event, includinghorse shoes, card games and vol-leyball.An overnight group trip to New

York City will take place sometimein September. Hood said the tripis likely to have 50 slots, and willinclude scheduled group activitieslike a tour of “ground zero” wherethe 9/11 terrorist attacks tookplace, as well as unstructured timewhere groups can break down intosmaller units to pursue specialinterests like theater, museums orsightseeing. Although details arestill being worked out, travelers

are tentatively scheduled to stayat military lodging in the city.In previous years, Harris said,

BOSS has taken day trips to NYC,where travel time took up thebulk of the excursion. He said theexpanded trip would allow partici-pants to do and see more.Many of the summer events are

old favorites, Hood said, “thingsthat Soldiers always want to do.”Other events being planned as

the summer progresses includetrips to an amusement park andcommunity service events. Youdon’t have to be single to partici-pate in BOSS community serviceevents, Hood stipulated. In suchcases, “mass participation alwayshelps out,” he said.Hood first became involved with

BOSS in 2008 when he was sta-tioned in Japan. Although somecouples do pair off in the organiza-tion, he said it’s not meant to bea dating pool for servicemembers.“The program was put in place togive them something to do,” hesaid.BOSS is a fraternity of Soldiers,

Hood explained. “It provides anopportunity to be a mentor toyounger Soldiers.”For additional details on upcom-

ing BOSS events, call 703-696-3471.

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Soldiers and Marines from Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall run one of the BetterOpportunities for Single Soldiers tents during the Southwest Waterfront FireworksFestival in Washington, D.C., April 6.

By Staff Sgt. Megan Garcia3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)

Public Affairs

Did I show them right from wrong? Did Ireally teach them what they needed to know?Did I do all I could have done? These are ques-tions most parents will ask themselves whenfaced with a child who has ventured off onto thewrong side of the law or who has just simplyfound themselves in a bad situation. Similarly,noncommissioned officers in the U.S. Army feeljust as responsible when their Soldiers do notalways live up to the Army values.NCOs are charged with the duty to not only

supervise Soldiers, but to shape, mentor andensure that the welfare of their Soldiers arealways at the forefront. When 11 of the 45Soldiers of the Presidential Salute Battery(PSB), 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The OldGuard), violated the Uniform Code of MilitaryJustice over a period of six months in 2012,many leaders questioned where they could havepossibly went wrong. Sgt. 1st Class Tony Henrybrought a new wave of leadership; one thatwould focus on getting back to the basics.Henry arrived to the PSB in November of

2012 and was immediately charged with theresponsibility of restoring order and disciplinewithin the platoon. He explained that, unfortu-nately, previous leaders had lost their way andhad forgotten their duties and responsibilities totheir Soldiers.“I’m a big believer of the NCO creed, and I

believe that no one should be more professionalthan them,” said Henry, PSB platoon sergeant.“My mentality coming into PSB was to establisha new foundation and to conduct proper coach-ing, teaching and mentoring of my NCOs and tolet them know what right looks like.”Henry said it is important to lead by example

by first doing what every NCO should ensurethey do: get to know each and every Soldier

under their care.“I really take it personally and professionally

because as the senior, I look at all these guys asmy kids, and I want to train them in the waythat they should go,” said Henry.Henry added it was especially important for

him to establish a clear understanding betweenhim and the Soldiers who were facing disciplin-ary actions.“I told them that I would not ostracize them

and that they were expected to assist in everyway possible, short of performing in ceremo-nies,” said Henry. “They were still Soldierswho raised their hand to do this job and untilthe last day that they were in, they were stillexpected to do so.”Henry said his next goal was to strengthen

the camaraderie in the platoon. In doing so,he said it also helped bring a better balance ofstructure and organization.“For the Soldiers who were doing the right

thing, I brought back the Top Gun competi-tion to establish esprit de corps,” said Henry.“The Soldiers would start the morning off witha uniform inspection, a question and answerperiod on PSB and then an actual inspectionof the guns. The winner received a four-dayweekend, a PSB coin and an impact ArmyAchievement Medal.”He also implemented physical fitness competi-

tions, platoon socials and monthly meetings inthe hopes of establishing a greater line of com-munication between himself and his Soldiers.“Once a month I would sit down with the

lower-enlisted Soldiers and do a sensing sessionto ask them where they were at the moment andwhat would they [would] like to see happen,”said Henry. “I would take their answers intoconsideration and develop a plan around it.”First Sgt. Kevin Merriweather, Headquarters

and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, saidHenry has certainly set the example for othersto follow.

“Sgt. 1st Class Henry’s leadership is oldschool,” Merriweather said. “But that is a goodthing because that’s what we are trying to getback to; that’s what the Army is trying to getback to. With his back-to-the-basics mentality,he has been able to build the platoon back upto where they were and even better than wherethey were.”Henry said although some of the Soldiers in

the PSB may have made poor decisions, the vastmajority of the platoon is still doing the rightthing. He maintains it is this hard-workinggroup of dedicated and determined Soldiers whoare truly responsible for the success of the PSB.“We are still improving, but the Soldiers have

definitely stepped up and rallied together andpushed forward,” said Henry.

TOG Soldiers taking it back to the basics

PHOTO BY SPC. KLINTON SMITH

Soldiers assigned to the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment(The Old Guard) participate in Gettysburg’s 150thAnniversary Commemoration, June 30, in Gettysburg,Pa. Nearly 170,000 Union and Confederate troopsconverged on the fields in this small town on June 26,1863. The Old Guard honored the legacy and sacrificesof those who fought during Gettysburg.

By Debra S. TaylorMarketing Director

Fort Belvoir Directorate of FMWR

After many years of planning and a fall and winter of con-struction, Fort Belvoir’s travel camp is now open for RVcamping fun. The Fort Belvoir travel camp is open year long,seven days a week, to accommodate the seasonal and holidaytravelers as well as the year-round RV camping enthusiasts.Since the opening of the travel camp in May, recreational vehi-cles of all shapes and sizes have arrived from across the U.S.To date, travel camp visitors have come from as far as Dupont,Wash., and Kingwood, Texas, and as close as Carlisle, Pa. Evenlocals are taking the opportunity to have a long weekend out innature.“The camp’s location, on the shores of the Potomac River and

close to D.C., is perfect,” said Brianna Kipper, outdoor recre-ation director. Fort Belvoir’s location, directly off of the I-95main artery for travelers going north and south, is an easy stopfor two-week visitors or for those just staying overnight.There are 52 fully-loaded 40-foot RV camping spaces avail-

able. Each camp site has a picnic table, fire ring for grillingand campfires, and a perfect view of the Potomac River. CastlePark, two fishing piers, and Accotink Wildlife Refuge hikingtrails are all within walking distance of the campground.Outdoor recreation offers additional services to include equip-ment rental, hunting, fishing, hiking, biking and boating.For your convenience, the campground provides:· 40 foot long x 15 foot wide solid concrete surfaced pads.· Pull-in and back-in pads.· Wireless Internet.· Cable TV.· Direct sewer and water connections on site.·20/30/50 amp connections.· Washers and dryers (coin operation).· Family style restroom and shower facilities.· Two ADA accessible fishing piers.· Castle Park includes a playground, volleyball net and picnic areas.

Check in is at Bldg. 778, the main outdoor recreation facility at10155 Johnston Road, Fort Belvoir, Va., 22060. For more informationon the travel camp, call 703-805-3081or visit belvoirmwr.com.

Fort Belvoir travel camp open for RV camping fun


War, telling them they were not forgotten.“On this 60th anniversary, perhaps the

highest tribute we can offer our veterans ofKorea is to do what should have been done theday you came home,” Obama told the crowdof approximately 5,000. “In our hurried lives,let us pause. Let us listen. Let these veter-ans carry us back to the days of their youth,and let us be awed by their shining deeds.”Obama was joined in the wreath laying cer-

emony by Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel,Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary EricShinseki and Interior Secretary Sally Jewell.“The veterans we honor today were the young we

sent to the mud of Korea with very little notice,”Shinseki said. “The lessons are many, as are thearguments about how they should have been betterprepared and equipped to fight that expeditionarymission.Whatisunarguable,however, istheheroismwithwhichtheseveteransperformedtheirmissions.”Hagel said KoreanWar veterans stepped forward

at a defining moment in the nation’s history.“America’sarmedforcesliberatedmillionsofpeople

fromtyranny,”he said. “Westoodwithour fellowciti-zens of theworld, even though they lived on the otherside of the world. And we did it not alone. We forged

a lasting partnership with the Republic of Korea.”Special Envoy from the Republic of Korea Kim

Jung Hun also lauded the partnership betweenhis country and the United States in his remarks.“The Korean people will never forget the sac-

rifices of the Korean War veterans,” he said.

ThepresidentsaidthattheKoreanWartaughtthenationvaluablelessonsaboutmilitarypreparedness.“After the Second World War, a rapid drawdown

left our troops underequipped, so that in the earlydays of Korea, their rockets literally bounced offenemy tanks,” said Obama. “Today, as we end adecade of war and reorient our forces for the future,as we make hard choices at home, our allies andadversariesmustknowtheUnitedStatesofAmericawill maintain the strongest military the world hasever known, bar none, always. That is what we do.”Korea also reminds the nation of its obliga-

tion to its fallen and their families, longafter the guns of war are silent, said Obama.“To this day, 7,910 Americans are still missing

from the Korean War,” he continued. “Andwe will not stop working until we give thesefamilies a full accounting of their loved ones.”ObamaalsostronglydisputedthattheKoreanWar

ended in a tie, with South Korea on one side of theDemilitarized Zone and North Korea on the other.“We can say with confidence that the war was no

tie,” he said. “Korea was a victory. When 50 millionSouth Koreans live in freedom, a vibrant democ-racy, one of the world’s most dynamic economies,in stark contrast to the repression and povertyof the North, that’s a victory, that’s your legacy.”

Korean War, from page 1

By George MarkfelderJFHQ-NCR/MDW Public Affairs

Veterans of the Korean War, includ-ing two Medal of Honor recipients,were honored July 24 during the U.S.ArmyMilitaryDistrict ofWashington’sTwilight Tattoo at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Whipple Field.Medal of Honor recipients Cpl.

Rodolfo “Rudy” Hernandez and retiredSgt. 1st Class Ron Rosser, along withother Korean War Veterans, watchedthe hour-long military pageant featur-ing Soldiers from the 3d U.S. InfantryRegiment (The Old Guard) and TheU.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own.”The high-energy show’s theme,

“Heroes Remembered,” commemorat-ed the 60th anniversary of the signingof the Korean War armistice andwas hosted by the Under Secretaryof the Army Joseph W. Westphal.Hernandez received the Medal

of Honor for his actions while sta-

tioned with G Company, 187thAirborne Regimental Combat Teamnear Wontong-ne, Korea on May31, 1951. Rosser received the Medalof Honor for his actions while sta-tioned with a Heavy MortarCompany, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2dInfantry Division in the vicinity ofPonggilli, Korea, on Jan. 12, 1952.Twilight Tattoo provides audienc-

es a glimpse into American historythrough unique performances by TheU.S. Army Blues, vocalists from TheU.S. Army Band Downrange, TheOld Guard Fife and Drum Corps,and The U.S. Army Drill Team.All Twilight Tattoo performances

are free and open to the public. Due tobudgetconstraints, thereare nobleach-ers for seating during Twilight Tattooshows this year. Grass seating is avail-able and its recommended guests bringablanketor lawnchairs.Formoreinfor-mation on group reservations, contactMDW Public Affairs at 202-685-2888.

Korean War heroes remembered at Twilight Tattoo

PHOTO BY GEORGEMARKFELDER

Retired Sgt. 1st Class Ron Rosser (left) and Cpl. Rodolfo “Rudy” Hernandez (middle)render honors along with the Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal during theU.S. Army Military District of Washington’s Twilight Tattoo at Joint Base Myer-HendersonHall’s Whipple Field July 24. The high-energy show’s theme “Heroes Remembered” com-memorates the 60th Anniversary of the signing of the Korean War armistice.

PHOTO BY JULIA LEDOUX

Korean War veteran and Battle of the Chosin Reservoirsurvivor Marine Sgt. John Cole, right, of Roy, Utah,listens as President Barrack Obama speaks at the 60thanniversary of the signing of the Korean War armisticeJuly 27 at the Korean War Memorial in Washington, D.C.

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While a large dose of negativity has beentyped and spoken during the first month ofDepartment of Defense sequestration furloughs,many DoD workers are attempting to providepositive results with their time off.One Army public affairs officer is training for

the Marine Corps Marathon.Some are canning pickles and making home-

made salsa.Many have started coupon clipping and elimi-

nating dining out.Some have spent their furlough days on

Capitol Hill, attempting to convince legislatorsto pass anti-furlough measures.And one government employee is filling her

Fridays by volunteering at an animal shelter.One worker on Joint Base Myer-Henderson

Hall, who is a single parent, is attempting tosupplement her missing wages.“I am barely surviving on my salary,” the

worker said, who wished to remain anonymous.“While on furlough, I plan to take the oppor-tunity to apply for a part-time job and workduring the evenings and weekends to makeends meet. I might use my college funds givento me by my family to attend a college classtoward my degree.”

Many contemplate their financial fates untilSeptember by using Mondays or Fridays awayfrom the Pentagon or military installations onthe phone re-organizing their own budgets.“I’ve had to call my loan company to ask for

extensions,” one DoD worker said. “I’ve called a[satellite television] company to ask for a lowerrate.”One federal employee celebrated a birthday

and described his ceremonious blowing out ofthe candles.“As I blew out my birthday candles, I

wished that sequestration would end,” he said.“Somehow, I think I wasted a perfectly goodwish.”

By Donna MilesAmerican Forces Press Service

With furloughs now in full swingand many Defense Departmentcivilian employees finding them-selves with more time on theirhands but less money in theirpockets, morale, welfare and recre-ation officials are encouraging themto check out some of the programsoffered right where they work.Defense Department civilian

employees can use their commonaccess cards to access many ofthe MWR services and programsoffered to military members, theirfamilies and military retirees.Every military service pro-

vides fitness, recreational andeducational services, often at nocharge or for significantly lessthan one might pay just outsidean installation’s gates, Ed Miles,DoD’s MWR policy director, toldAmerican Forces Press Service.The underlying goal of the

MWR program is to give mili-tary members and their fam-ilies, as well as military retir-ees, a safe, affordable outlet toreduce stress and build physical,mental and emotional strength

and resilience, Miles explained.“We have a direct impact on the

readiness and retention and resil-ienceofthetroops,”hesaid.“Withouta healthy and fit force, there couldbe national security implications.”So whenever possible, the ser-

vices extend their morale, welfareand recreational offerings to DoDcivilian employees, whom theyrecognize as essential contribu-tors to their missions, Miles said.“Wherever we have capac-

ity to accommodate them, weencourage civilians to use theseprograms,” he said. “That’s notonly during sequestration. Wewelcome them all the time.”It’s too soon to tell if the civilian

workforce is taking greater advan-tageofMWRfacilitiesandprogramssince sequestration kicked in, butMiles said he’s expecting an uptick.“It wouldn’t surprise me to see

usage go up — not just becausethe rates are lower, but becausemaking use of these facili-ties is so convenient,” he said.A common access card gives

DoD civilian employees accessto free or low-cost use of basefitness centers, swimming pools,libraries, movie theaters, bowling

alleys, clubs, arts-and-craftcenters, auto repair shops, golfcourses, campgrounds, shoot-ing ranges, beaches and marinas.Depending on the location, DoD

civilians also can rent camping,boating, snorkeling, skiing andother outdoor gear at their baseoutdoor recreation office. They canvisit the installation tickets andtours office to buy discount ticketsto civilian movie theaters, themeparks and travel and tour packages.Some civilian employees may

not realize they’re also qualifiedto rent at the recreational camp-grounds, cabins, cottages, trail-ers and trailer or recreationalvehicle parks with hook-ups foundon many military installations.For themostpart, a civilianormil-

itary identification card providesaccess to services and programsnot just where the member works,but also at other installations, eventhose of another service, Miles said.That extends to the crown jewels

of the MWR program: ArmedForces Recreation Center resortsat popular vacation spots. All runby the Army but open to militaryand civilian employees from everyservice, these include Shades of

Greenon thegroundsofWaltDisneyWorld in Orlando, Fla.; the HaleKoa in Honolulu; the EdelweissLodge and Resort in Garmisch,Germany; and the Dragon HillLodge in Seoul, South Korea.The Navy runs a similar resort-

type facility, the New SannoHotel, in Tokyo. In addition, theAir Force has a partnership withKeystone Resort, Colo., to offerdiscounts at Rocky MountainBlue, with a variety of lodgingoptions and recreational discounts.Like everything across the

Defense Department, MWR pro-grams are getting close scrutiny asofficials look for ways to cut costs.While officials strive to pre-

serve the services offered, Milesacknowledged that in the future,costs could go up, hours could bereduced and programs not direct-ly linked to military readinesscould even fall by the wayside.But in the meantime, he is

encouraging civilian employees tomake the most of the furloughsituation by tapping the morale,welfare and recreation program.“MWR is here for them,” he said.

“There’s no better time than nowto check out what’s available.”

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shocked,” said retired 1st Sgt.Jonathan G. Hill. “In my heartI knew deep down inside thatit was going to happen eventu-ally, because knowing whathe [Carter] went through andknowing the extraordinary cir-cumstances that he and everyoneelse had faced, there was no waythat something like this could bepassed up. I couldn’t be prouder.”Carter and his family will join

the president at the White Housefor the Medal of Honor ceremony.Carter was born in Washington

state and claims Antioch, Calif., ashis home of record, despite growingup in Spokane, Wash. He is marriedto Shannon Carter and they havethree children: Jayden Young,Madison Carter and Sehara Carter.Carter enlisted in the Army in

January 2008 as a cavalry scout,after serving in the Marine Corps.After completing training at FortKnox, Ky., he was assigned to3-61 Cavalry, 4th Brigade Combat

Team, 4th Infantry Division,where he deployed to Afghanistanfrom May 2009 to May 2010.

In October 2010, he was assignedasaStrykergunnerwith8-1Cavalry,2nd Stryker Brigade Combat

Team, 2nd Infantry Division atJoint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.He completed a second deploymentto Afghanistan in October 2012. Heis currently stationed at Joint BaseLewis-McChord and is assignedto the 7th Infantry Division.Carter’s military decora-

tions include: the Purple Heart,the Army Commendation Medalwith four oak leaf clusters, theArmy Achievement Medal withtwo oak leaf clusters, the ArmyGood Conduct Medal, the NavyMarine Corps Good ConductMedal, the National DefenseService Medal, the AfghanistanCampaign Medal with two cam-paign stars, the Global War onTerrorism Service Medal, the NCOProfessional Development Ribbonwith numeral 2, the Army ServiceRibbon, the Overseas ServiceRibbon, the NATO Medal, theCombat Action Badge, the ExpertInfantryman Badge and the AirAssault Badge. He has also earnedthe Valorous Unit Award and theMeritorious Unit Commendation.

MOH, from page 1

COURTESY PHOTO

Staff Sgt. Ty M. Carter, part of a platoon fire team, 8-1 Cavalry, 2nd Stryker BrigadeCombat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, provides overwatch on a road near Dahla Dam,Afghanistan, in July 2012.

By Rhonda ApplePentagram Staff Writer

For years, the Armyhas used Wet Bulb GlobeTemperature as an index tomeasure air temperature andhumidity. This device hasbeen a valuable tool to indi-cate heat stress and preventheat casualties.“The wet bulb is used to

give Soldiers a work-restratio whenever heat condi-tions are extreme,” saidSgt. William Butusov, of theDirectorate of Plans, TrainingMobilization and Security onJoint Base Myer-HendersonHall.DPTMS employees have

been using a WBGT device tomonitor heat conditions over

the summer. They take dailyreadings and pass on theinformation to command lead-ership. “The base commanderand command sergeant majormake appropriate calls [aboutworking conditions], and thenwe’ll disseminate the infor-mation,” Butisov said.“You fill up the wet bulb

with water and the machinecalculates everything. Thedry bulb is telling the tem-perature as it sits and thewet bulb is telling you if itwas saturated with moisturein the air what it would be,”he explained.“On a hot day [for

example], we’ll come out andpull up the wet bulb index,and it will tell us which heatcategory we’re in, and more

importantly, the work-restamounts – for example, youneed to work for 40 minutes,then take a 20-minute break.”He said the chart, which

comes with the device, alsoindicates factors for workand rest. An example ofthis might be you can stillwork, but we’d like you tobe working in the shade… nothing too strenuous,Butisov pointed out.“If the temperature is

above 90 degrees, it’s recom-mended you work 10 minutesand rest 50,” he explained.He said the chart has color-coded sections for workingconditions, used at commandlevels to indicate the workingconditions in different heatconditions.

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Free certification testing program for MarinesHeadquartersMarine

Corps Henderson Hall’sEducation Centeroffers a free certifica-tion testing oppor-tunity for Marines inMOS fields 3043, 3051,0431 and 0491 for E-4’sand above. This train-ing initiative will helpactive duty Marinesearn industry certifica-

tions that map to theiroccupational specialty.The purpose of the

certified logistics tech-nician program is to rec-ognize individuals whodemonstrate masteryof the core competen-cies of material han-dling at the front line(entry level throughfront line supervi-

sor) through success-ful completion of thecertification assess-ments. The goal of theCLTAE certificationprogram is to raise thelevel of performance oflogistics workers bothto assist the individu-als in finding higherwage jobs and to helpemployers ensure their

workforce increases thecompany’s productivityand competitiveness.CLTAE is in two parts,the foundation level cer-tified logistics associatecertificate and the mid-level technical CLTAEcertification. Beforesitting for the CLTAEassessment, candi-dates must have a CLAcertificate. Deliveredonline, each assess-ment contains 80 mul-tiple choice questions.If you are interestedin the CLT program,email Anne-MarieGuthrie at annmarie.gu thr i e@usmc .mi l .

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RCIA resumesFort Myer will resume its weekly Rite of

Christian Initiation for Adults on Sundaymornings following Labor Day after the 9a.m. mass. If you are interested in knowingmore about the Catholic church or if youjust would like an update, please attend.For more information, call 703-696-3532.

ClassifiedsCall 301-670-2503

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SPECIAL RATES FOR MILITARYAND FEDERAL EMPLOYEES

BarcroftApartments is now offering its garden apartmentswith 10% discount for military personnel

&Month to month leases available.

Efficiency.........................................$934-$955One Bedrooms............................$1010-$1045Two bedrooms.............................$1215-$1300Three Bedrooms Plus Electric.......$1350-$1395Townhome................................................$1400

• Park right at your door in this park-like setting.• Walk to elementary and high schoolor Army National Guard Readiness Center.

• Take the express bus to the Pentagon, Ft. Myer,Henderson Hall or Ballston in 12 minutes.

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