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JBM-HH transitionprogram beats out over 50

installations

By Jim DresbachPentagram Staff Writer

The Joint Base Myer-HendersonHall Soldier for Life-Transition

Assistance Program (SFL-TAP) officeis celebrating a major achievement.The SFL-TAP staff finished the

2014 fiscal year rated as the numberone program throughout the entireArmy for career readiness standards(CRS) compliance. Overall, there areover 50 domestic and foreign ArmySFL-TAP offices which serve out-going Soldiers.

When the results were announcedthroughout the Army, the Fort MyerSFL-TAP program had earned91.8 percent readiness compliancein assisting Soldiers exiting fromactive service. In explaining the per-centage, SFL-TAPTransition ServiceManager Carlos Rodriguez said over


U.S. Army Pvt. Miguel Vera and Spc.Kyle P. Stoeckli fought in two differenttheaters of battle during two separatedecades but for the same cause-defendingfreedom. Within 24 hours, both wereburied at Arlington National Cemetery.Sixty-two years after the death of Korean

War Medal of Honor recipient Vera, hisjourney concluded in ANC’s Section 71Nov. 20. On a breezy, sunny Thursdayafternoon, Vera joined over 400 otherMedal of Honor recipients buried orinterned in Arlington National Cemetery.OnNov. 21 with Secretary of the Army

John McHugh in attendance, Stoeckli’sremains were buried in Section 60 asclose to 100 family members and friendswatched as the 21-year-old Soldier receivedfull military funeral honors from the 3dU.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)and music and Taps were offered by TheU.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own.”Operation Enduring Freedom Soldier

Stoeckli was killed in Afghanistan June1, 2013, from wounds sustained froman improvised explosive device attack.Presiding Chaplain Army Capt. JoeBrankatelli spoke of Stoeckli’s selflesssacrifice and the honor of an ArlingtonNational Cemetery burial at the grave-side service.“There is no greater love for your fellow

man than giving one’s life so others canlive,” the chaplain said. “Remember this:No plot at Arlington National Cemeterycan be purchased. It must be earned.Serving in Afghanistan, Kyle gave theultimate sacrifice.”A native of Puerto Rico, Vera was origi-

By Guv CallahanPentagram Staff Writer

The days are getting shorter andtemperatures in the National CapitalRegion are dropping, so Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall’s Directorateof Public Works’ Operations andMaintenance division is already pre-paring for another harsh winter.After multiple heavy storms and

snow days during the last two winterseasons, Denise Faldowski, joint baseoperations and maintenance chief,said she and her staff are going toplay it safe this year, ordering morematerials to treat roads than inprevious years.Faldowski said DPW has 300 tons

of salt and sand ready to be deployedon the Fort Myer and HendersonHall portions of the joint base, andanother 300 tons to be used on theFort McNair portion.And just in case that’s not

enough, 600 more tons are goingto be back-ordered and delivered asneeded, she said.According to Faldowski, DPW

had just enough materials to treat

the roads during the last year’s heavysnow storms. The final storm ofthe season completely tapped theirresources, she said.

“We’re going to play a little bitsmarter and a little bit more conser-vative this year,” she said.

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Holiday hours . . . . . . . . . page 2Community . . . . . . . . . . page 3News Notes . . . . . . . . . . page 4Chapel events . . . . . . . . page 5Winter preparation list . . page 6Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . page 7

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Special Thanksgivingmeal at DFAC

The JBM-HH Tri-Service Dining Facility onthe Fort Myer portion of the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall will serve another Thanksgivingmeal, open to retirees and DoD ID card holders,Nov. 27, and be open during the regular holidayhours. The Nov. 27 supper holiday meal will havefewer menu choices than offered at the Nov. 24holiday meal. The Dining Facility will operate ona holiday hours schedule from Nov. 27 to Nov. 30.The brunch meal will be served from 9 a.m. tonoon for $5.35, and supper will be served from 4to 5:30 p.m. for $6.55. For more information, call703-696-2087.

Winter weathernews, information

Winter weather is on the way.In the event of weather-related closures, Joint

Base Myer-Henderson Hall personnel follow theguidance of the Office of Personnel Management.OPM determines the open or closed status for allgovernment agencies and installations located insidethe Washington, D.C., beltway.If you have a question about your duty status,

contact your supervisor. Partner organization per-sonnel should inquire within their chain of command.For OPM guidance, see www.opm.gov/status.

You can also call 202-606-1900 around the clockfor status. Also, see www.facebook.com/jbmhh andwww.jbmhh.army.mil for the winter weather link,activated when necessary; call the commander’sinformation hotline at 703-696-6906, which isupdated often in emergencies or inclement weathersituations. See www.weather.gov for a forecast.

Ice melt refillsAt JBM-HH, filled ice melt buckets have already

been placed outside facilities by public works per-sonnel. Refill ice melt buckets by bringing emptybuckets to Bldg. 325 on the FortMyer portion of thejoint base and the P Street Lot on the Fort McNairportion of the joint base between the hours of 1

see NEWS NOTES, page 4

News NotesJBM-HH DPW is ready for winter

Joint base SFL-TAP office ranked numberone in career readiness standards compliance

see BURIAL, page 4

see AWARD, page 4

see SNOW, page 4

Soldiers Vera and Stoeckli buried at ANC

Visit the official JBM-HH socialmedia websites to obtain per-tinent news about local-areaevents, traffic closures and otherrelevant local news.

When winter weather hits, stay informed!JBM-HH webpage: www.army.mil/jbmhh

Facebook: www.facebook.com/jbmhh

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JBMHH

JBM-HH information hotline: 703-696-6906

PHOTO BY RACHEL LARUE

Members of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Directorate of Public Workspractice using snow removal equipment Nov. 20, in the parking lot acrossfrom Spates Community Club on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base.DPW is already preparing for a potentially harsh winter.


Staff Sgt. Drew Fremder, The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” Ceremonial Band, plays Taps during the graveside service of ArmySpc. Kyle P. Stoeckli, 21 in Arlington National Cemetery, Nov. 21. Stoeckli was killed in Maiwand, Afghanistan, from an improvisedexplosive device June 1, 2013, while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. He was a native of Moseley, Va., which is locatedjust southwest of Richmond. For more images from this event, visit www.flickr.com/photos/jbm-hh.

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JBM-HH Thanksgiving holiday hoursMost offices on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27 soeveryone can celebrate Thanksgiving, also a federal holiday. Most military person-nel will have a training holiday Friday, Nov. 28, and some activities will be open withreduced staffing. The following facilities and places of business have reported openor closed hours for Nov. 27 and 28. Unless otherwise noted, the list applies to Nov.27, Thanksgiving. This new, alphabetical list is not all encompassing; please checkwith the facility you wish to visit for more details.

Army Community Service Closed. For more information, call 703-696-3510.

Auto Shop Closed. For more information, call 703-696-3387.

American Clipper Barber Shop Closed. For more information, call 703-271-8177.

Barber Shop Closed. For more information, call 703-351-6569.

McNair Barber Shop Closed. For more information, call 202-484-7019.

Bowling Center Open noon to 6 p.m. For more information, call703-528-4766.

MCCS Car Wash Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Memorial Chapel Closed. For more information, call 703-696-6635.

Old Post Chapel Closed.

CYSS Closed. For more information, call 703-696-3057.

Cleaners Closed. For more information, call 703-243-4986.

Clothing Issue Facility Closed Nov. 27 and 28.

Fort Myer Military Clothing Sales Store Closed Nov. 27; open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov.28. For more information, call 703-696-3515.

Pentagon Military Clothing Sales Store Closed. For more information, call 703-695-6446.

Directorate of Emergency Services VisitorControl Center

Closed Nov. 27 and 28. Call 703-696-3197 formore information.

Fort Myer Officers Club Open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., for Thanksgivingbuffet and seated dinner. Seehttp://goo.gl/Q4iVn7 for menu and information;call 703-696-5147 or 703-524-3037 to get moreinformation and make reservations.

Fort McNair Officers Club Closed. For more information, call 202-484-5800.

Spates Community Club Open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., for Thanksgivingbuffet dinner. See http://goo.gl/Dezq4p formenu and other information. Call 703-527-1300to make reservations. For more information, call703-527-1302.

Commissary Closed. For more information, call 703-696-3674.

Dining Facility The Dining Facility will operate on a holiday hoursschedule from Nov. 27 through 30 with the fol-lowing times: Brunch will be served from 9 a.m.to noon for $5.35 and supper will be served from4 to 5:30 p.m., for $6.55. The Nov. 27 meal willbe smaller than usual as the special meal will beserved Monday, Nov. 24.

Environmental Management Division Closed. For more information, call 703-696-8055.

Executive Management Housing Division Closed. For more information, call 703-696-1152.

Fort Myer Exchange Closed Nov. 27; open 4 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 28.For more information, call 703-522-4575.

Marine Corps Exchange Closed Nov. 27; opens at 5 a.m. Nov. 28; TheVineyard Wine & Spirits – closed Nov. 27; openNov. 28 at 8 a.m. For more information, call 703-979-8420.

Fort Myer Express Closed Nov. 27; open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Nov. 28.For more information, call 703-696-9241/44.

Fort McNair Express Closed. For more information, call 202-484-5823.

Firestone Closed. For more information, call 703-522-2584.

Fort Myer Fitness Center Open Nov. 27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For moreinformation, call 703-696-7867.

Fort McNair Fitness Center Closed. For more information, call 202-685-3117.

GNC Closed. For more information, call 703-522-6786.

Cpl. Terry L. Smith Gymnasium Closed; open 4 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 26; open Nov.28 from 7:30 to 3 p.m. For more information, call703-614-7214.

Headquarters & Service Battalion, Head-quarters Marine Corps, Henderson Hallside of JBM-HH

Closed, with curtailed operations Nov. 28.

Headquarters Command Battalion, FortMyer portion of JBM-HH

Closed with curtailed operations Nov. 28. Formore information, call 703-696-8163.

Rader Health Clinic Closed Nov. 27 and 28. For more information,call 703-696-2977.

Rader Dental Clinic Closed Nov. 27 and 28. For more information,call 703-696-3460.

Fort McNair Health Clinic Closed Nov. 27 and 28. For more information,call 202-685-3100.

Human Resources Closed.

Java Café Closed Nov. 27, but reopens at 4:30 a.m. Nov.28. For more information, call 571-483-1962.

Library Closed. For more information, call 703-696-3555.

Marine Mart at Marine Barracks Wash-ington

Closed Nov. 27; open 7 a.m. Nov. 28.

Optical Shop Closed. For more information, call 703-528-9122.

Outdoor Recreation Gear Issue Closed. For more information, call 703-693-4730.

Petals and Blooms Closed. For more information, call 703-525-0489.

Subway Closed. For more information, call 703-243-1786.

Recreation Center Closed. For more information, call 703-696-3470.

Reenlistment Closed Nov. 27 and 28. For more information,call 703-696-1321.

Soldier for Life – Transition AssistanceProgram (formerly ACAP)

Closed Nov. 27 and 28. For more information,call 703-696-0973.

Veterinary Clinic Closed. Call 703-696-3604 for more information.

To command and serve


Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Commander Col. Mike Henderson, left, andJBM-HH Command Sgt. Maj. Randall E. Woods, right, serve food to servicemembers, veterans, civilians and family members for an early Thanksgiving atthe JBM-HH Tri-Service Dining Facility on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH Nov.24. Some of the food selections included roasted butternut squash soup, roastturkey, prime rib au jus with horseradish sauce and a variety of desserts.

National DefenseUniversity receives15th president

By Damien SalasPentagram Staff Writer

Marine Maj. Gen. FrederickM. Padilla, assumed the positionof the 15th President of theNational Defense University fromAmbassador Wanda L. Nesbitt

in a ceremony Nov. 21, on theuniversity campus inWashingtonon Fort Lesley J. McNair portionof Joint Base Myer-HendersonHall. Gen. Martin E. Dempsey,chairman of the Joint Chiefs ofStaff, presided over the ceremony.In his remarks, Dempsey

discussed the importance ofthe military’s interactions ina constantly changing globalenvironment. He said that a


On the eve of competing atthe Pentagon’s Warrior CareMonth Joint Services SittingVolleyball Tournament, theNavy’s Warrior Games gold-medal-winning team was ondeck on the Henderson Hall sideof Joint Base Myer-HendersonHall for practice and a tune-upmatch against Headquarters andService Battalion and Pentagon-based Marines.The Nov. 19 friendly volleyball

scrimmage at Henderson Hall’sCpl. Terry L. Smith Gymnasiumpitted eight Wounded WarriorSailors or former Sailors againstMarines who went into the exhibitwith an optimistic – yet sarcasti-cally-tinged – approach to playing

the eliteWoundedWarrior squad.“We’re still undefeated,” said

Office of Legislative AffairsMarine Gunnery Sgt. CharlesGaines prior to play. “Wehaven’t lost yet.”The Marines pulled off a

three-game upset of the coedNavy Sitting Volleyball team, butthose watching and those whohave watched the squad wereamazed by the team’s collectiveathleticism.“They have a perseverance

to succeed,” said Navy SittingVolleyball Assistant Coach PamelaLehnert. “They don’t let anythinghold them back, and they usesports to help them achieve goals.”Retired Navy Explosive

Ordnance Disposal Technician1st Class JohnKremer, who servedas a Petty Officer, has been amember of the sitting volleyball

By Damien SalasPentagram Staff Writer

Children, their families and the Joint BaseMyer-HendersonHall CodyChildDevelopmentCenterstaff celebrated Thanksgiving early this year bysitting down to a turkey lunchNov. 21 in the centeron the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH.Twelve, 24-pound turkeys were roasted, carved

and served alongwithmashedpotatoes, stuffing andother traditional holiday fare to attendees donninghandmade, Native American headdresses.Gotchagon“Mint”Leiner,CDCcook responsible

for putting together the meal, sold her restaurant

seven years ago to comework at the facility. She saysstaying at home wasn’t an option after selling herThai restaurant because she “just loves to cook.”And the CDC children, their families and staff

all love Mint’s cooking. Parents even request tohave her “teach them lessons in the kitchen becausetheir kids go homedemanding more deli-cious food,” she said.Lt.Cmdr. Shaletha

Moran, a parentwith three childrenenrolled at the

CDC cook prepares 500-personThanksgiving meal

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see CDC, page 6

Wounded WarriorSitting VolleyballTeam tunes up atHenderson Hall

Marine presidesat premierdefense university

see NDU, page 5

see WARRIOR, page 5

Learning about the nation’sindigenous peoples

By Julia LeDouxPentagram Staff Writer

The Department of Defense celebrates thecontributions made by Native Americans to thenation during November, and the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Equal Opportunity Office markedthe month by arranging a tour Nov. 19 of theSmithsonian’s National Museum of the AmericanIndian in Washington, D.C.“The first stewards of our environment, early

voices for the values that define our nation, andmodels of government to our Founding Fathers,American Indians and Alaska natives helped buildthe very fabric of America,” President BarackObama said in a proclamation designatingNovember in honor of the nation’s indigenouspeoples. “Today, their spirit and many contri-butions continue to enrich our communities andstrengthen our country. During National Native

American Heritage Month, we honor their legacy,and we recommit to strengthening our nation-to-nation partnerships.”Thirty-one people boarded a bus outside of

Bldg. 405 on the Fort Myer portion of the jointbase to take part in the three-hour self-guidedtour of the museum, which was establishedthrough an Act of Congress in 1989. Among thosemaking the trip were Staff Sgt. Pablo Robledo ofHeadquarters Command Battalion, Headquartersand Headquarters Company, his wife, Stephanieand their 3-month-old son, Jonathan.“I like the fact that there were different types

of Indian history,” said Pablo. “When we wentin there, you saw the different cultures like theMayans, and all the different artifacts that wereconnects to them.”Stephanie, who is of Mexican descent, also

enjoyed learning about Indian history.

NDU PHOTO BY KATIE LEWIS

Marine Maj. Gen. Frederick M. Padilla, right, president, NationalDefense University, receives the organizational colors from Gen.Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, duringan assumption of presidency ceremony at Lincoln Hall at the FortMcNair portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Nov. 18. Padillarelieved Interim President Ambassador Wanda Nesbitt, who is alsothe school’s senior vice president, from her position.

PHOTO BY JIM DRESBACH

Navy Sitting Volleyball Team member Javier Rodriguez completes a dig during a morning practice atCpl. Terry L. Smith Gymnasium on the Henderson Hall portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Nov.19. The Navy Wounded Warriors were on deck at Henderson Hall to practice and scrimmage prior tothe 4th Annual Joint Service Sitting Volleyball Tournament held Nov. 20 at the Pentagon.

Community


From left, an Apsaalooke (Crow/Absaroke) pipe bag, Minitari(Hidatsa) pipe bag and Shoshone pipe bag from the late 1800s are ondisplay at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American IndianNov. 19 in Washington, D.C. The trip was organized by Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall to celebrate National American Indian HeritageMonth. For more images, visit www.flickr.com/photos/jbm-hh.see Native, page 5


Gotchagon “Mint” Leiner, right, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Cody Child Development Centercook, greets children and their families in the facility’s hallway Nov. 21 as they enjoy Thanksgivingmeal she prepared. Prior to starting at the CDC seven years ago, Mint owned a Thai restaurant.


nally buried in UtuadoMunicipal Cemetery in Utuado,Puerto Rico. Killed in 1952 during the Korean War’sBattle of Old Baldy, Vera was posthumously awardedtheMedal of HonorMarch 18 and thus became eligiblefor burial at Arlington.According to Arlington National Cemetery records,

Vera became the 409thMedal of Honor recipient buriedor interned at the cemetery.Close to three dozen veterans, family members and

friends – some hoisting the territorial flag of PuertoRico – walked behind the caisson which held Vera’sremains. Full military honors were conducted by the3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), andmusic and Taps were offered by The U.S. Army Band“Pershing’s Own.”Earlier this autumn, anotherMedal of Honor recipient

was buried in Arlington. Retired Army Sgt. Maj. JonR. Cavaiani was buried with full military honors inSection 60. Cavaiani was a Vietnam War veteran andformer prisoner of war.

and 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call DeniseFaldowski at 703-696-1254 for more information.

New classes at Smith GymMCCS Semper Fit announces additional group

exercise classes at the Cpl. Terry L. SmithGymnasiumon the Henderson Hall portion of the joint base.Spin is now held daily from 6 to 7 a.m. Spin willalso be held Monday, Wednesday and Friday from11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., starting Dec. 1. Zumba isheld Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 5:30to 6:30 p.m. and Monday, Wednesday and Fridayfrom 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For class descrip-tions visit www.mccsHH.com/SmithGym.html,and for updates on cancellations, visit MCCSHHon Facebook.

Army-Navy blood donation challengeThe Armed Services Blood Program’s annual

Army-Navy Blood Donor Challenge is coming toJBM-HH. This annual blood drive across more thana dozen installations and bases helps raise lifesavingblood units, including JBM-HH. The blood drivewill take place at the Fort Myer Fitness CenterDec. 3, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more details, contactVikki Fernette, ASBP blood donor recruiter for theArmed Services Blood Bank Center in Bethesda,Md., at 301-295-2109 or email [email protected].

Annual holiday treelighting on JBM-HH

The annual holiday tree lighting ceremony will beheld outside Bldg. 59 on the Fort Myer portion ofthe joint base Dec. 3. The pre-ceremony will beginat 4:30 p.m., with the tree lighting to begin at 5 p.m.After the tree is lit, the community is welcomed toBrucker Hall for a special visit with Santa.

Setting boundaries – holiday editionHaving difficulty setting limits on your children?

Feeling overwhelmed by the holiday season andwhat you feel is required of you as a parent? Learnhow to effectively set boundaries with your childrenduring this holiday season in the setting boundariesclass Dec. 3 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the ACS class-room, Bldg. 201 on the Fort Myer portion of thejoint base. For more information and to register,call 703-696-3512.

Ugly Holiday Sweater 5K Runand 1-Mile Walk

The third and final race of the JBM-HHCommanders Holiday Race Series is the UglyHoliday Sweater 5K Run and 1-Mile Walk on Dec.5. Awards will be presented for the top male andfemale finishers for the 5K Run and 1-Mile Walkand top finisher for each age group. Awards will alsobe presented for the ugliest youth sweater (17 andunder), ugliest individual sweater, ugliest couplesweater, ugliest group sweater (three or more) andlargest military unit. Race starts and finishes at theMyer Fitness Center. Bldg. 414 on the Fort Myerportion of the joint base.Registration for the ugly holiday sweater 5K Run

and 1-Mile Walk is free and the first 90 to registerare eligible for an Ugly Holiday Sweater tee shirt.Registration is now open. To register, go onlineto www.jbmhhMWR.com, click on special eventsand select ugly sweater. Online registration willclose at midnight Dec. 1. Race day registration isaccepted from 5:30 a.m. to 6:15 a.m. at the MyerFitness Center.This is the final race for the FMWR holiday

race series challenge coin. To be eligible to receivethe challenge coin, runners and walkers must haveregistered online and completed all three holidayrace series races. For further information, call 703-939-1045 or 703-696-0594.

Military Career andEducation Expo slated

The Army Education Center staff is hosting theAnnual Military Career and Education expo Dec. 4from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community ActivitiesCenter, Bldg. 405 on the Fort Myer portion of thejoint base. This event will feature military careerprograms, benefit providers and colleges in a fairformat. There will be breakout sessions for militarycareer program representatives to brief participantson qualification requirements and other importantinformation. These sessions are offered during theevent on a schedule that service members must signup for in advance.Attendees can expect more than 30 college and

career program representatives, GoArmyEd assis-tance, financial aid information and much more.For more information, contact reginald.t.battle.

[email protected] or call 703-696-1579.

Soil removal to curtail parkingPart of the project for the newNetwork Enterprise

Center facility on the Fort Myer portion of the jointbase will be the removal of soil at the construc-tion site for the future Bldg. 235. Starting Dec. 8through Dec. 19, a crew will be removing soil at thesite behind Bldg. 238 and the caisson. During thistime period, the area will be closed, and no cars willbe allowed to park behind the caisson and paddockarea. There will be large dump trucks transiting thearea and along Sheridan Avenue. For more info, callthe Directorate of Public Works at 703-696-5680.

Children who witnessArmy Community Service’s Family Advocacy

Program will host a seminar to help parents howhave experiences violence understand the impacton their entire family Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. to noonat Andrew Rader U.S. Army Health Clinic on theFort Myer portion of the joint base. Registration isrequested. For more information and to register,call 703-696-3512.

Ice melt buckets have already beendistributed to the buildings on thejoint base. In total, DPW has 4,000bags of ice melt for the season. If abuilding’s ice melt bucket is empty, itcan be refilled at the B Street parkinglot on the Fort McNair portion ofthe base or to Bldg. 235 on the FortMyer portion between 1 and 2 p.m.,Monday through Friday.To further prepare for this year’s

predicted harsh winter, DPW opera-tions and management personnelalso underwent snow removal

training Nov. 19-20 to ensure thatall of the division’s employees knowhow to safely and properly operatea plow truck.The team has a number of vehicles

at its disposal for snow removal,including four dump trucks, foursmaller trucks, two utility vehicles,two front-end loaders and more.With all of this equipment, it’s

imperative that the staff knows howto use it. The training sessions ensurethat they will, said Tony Taylor,branch chief at DPW operationsand management.

“People think if they can drive atruck, they can plow snow, but there’sa big difference,” he said.During large snow events, the plow

trucks will run priority routes alongthe main thoroughfares and parkinglots on the installation, Faldowskiand Taylor said. Some concessionswill be made in the event of specialevents or other circumstances, but forthe most part, only those key roadswill be focused on.For more information and

winter preparedness tips fromDPW, see page 6.

News Notes, from page 1


Burial, from page 1

91 out of 100 Military District ofWashington Soldiers completed the13 career readiness standards requiredto separate from the Army.The 13 career readiness standards

factored into the overall percent-ages include Soldier participation inworkshops and briefings, documentand plan preparations, formation ofa post-separation budget, benefitsregistration, individual job skillassessments and completion of pre-separation counseling sessions.Rodriguez mentioned that

acquiring the top ranking was notan easy task.“To be at 91.8 percent in this area

is a huge success,” he said. “For thedemographics we have, the Soldiersare spread out around The MilitaryDistrict of Washington. We have our[Army] populations at the Pentagon,the CIA, the State Department andat the White House across the river.We have people everywhere. Takingall of that into consideration, that isa huge success.”In comparison, the total readi-

ness compliance rate is 51.5 percentaccording to the Army.Rodriguez credited the solid

number to a JBM-HH SFL-TAP staffwhich consists of four counselors,a financial counselor and admin-istration specialist, plus VeteransAdministration counselors andassorted partners and facilitators.Besides assisting Soldiers at theirBldg. 404 location, the staff organizesmonthly employment seminars andworkshops, and most recently hostedNov. 6’s Hiring Heroes Career Fairheld at Spates Community Club onthe Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH.“Our staff does hard work,”

Rodriguez said. “They deservethe recognition. I push them hard.We don’t want to leave any Soldier[behind] without getting the benefitof our program.”Rodriguez also credited the

number one ranking to his office’scommunication with Joint ForceHeadquarters-National CapitalRegion and the U.S. ArmyMilitaryDistrict of Washington command.Rodriguez told The Pentagram he

and his counselors are in constantcontact with separating Soldiers, sothey are fully prepared for the transi-tion to civilian life.“For us to achieve the 91 percent

and to be number one among all theArmy installations, that means thatwe’re doing something good here,”Rodriguez said. “That means we aretaking care of Soldiers and the olderservice members who are comingthrough our center.”SFL-TAP will remain an impor-

tant stride in a Soldier’s final activeduty steps during the next 10 years.According to a joint memorandumissued by Secretary of the ArmyJohn M. McHugh, Army Chief ofStaff Gen. Raymond T. Odiernoand former Sgt. Maj. of the ArmyRaymond F. Chandler III, onemillionSoldiers will transition to civilian lifeover the next decade.The JBM-HH Army Soldier for

Life - Transition Assistance Programoffice is located at 232 McNairRoad. The staff can be reached at703-696-0973.

Award, from page 1

Snow, from page 1


A Soldier from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) holds a flag representing the Medal of Honor, whileThe U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” plays in the background, during the graveside service of Army Pvt. MiguelA. Vera in Arlington National Cemetery, Nov. 20. Vera, originally buried in Puerto Rico, was subsequently interredin ANC after posthumously receiving the Medal of Honor in March.


Secretary of the Army John McHugh, right, kneels to speak to Sonja R. Stoeckli during the graveside service ofher son, Army Spc. Kyle P. Stoeckli, in Arlington National Cemetery, Nov. 21. Stoeckli was killed in Maiwand,Afghanistan, from wounds sustained from an improvised explosive device June 1, 2013. He was a native ofMoseley, Va., which is located just southwest of Richmond. For more images from this event, visit www.flickr.com/photos/jbm-hh.

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team for two and a half years. In 2010,he was wounded in combat and losthis left and right legs below the knee.In addition to spiking and setting vol-leyballs, he also competes on the hardcourt in wheelchair basketball.“With different adaptive sports, I

think it makes it a little bit easier to beathletic in different sports,” Kremersaid. “Guys in wheelchairs tend to bebetter wheelchair basketball players thanable-bodied people because they knowhow to handle wheelchairs.”Although different circumstances

brought the Sailors to the team, thegroup uses solidarity as the keystoneto the team.“They all have different backgrounds.

They all have different stories, but theycome together as a group,” said Lehnert.“And they heal together as a group andthey develop as a group.”Besides Kremer, the Navy team

consists of Michael Dayton, KatrianaDurakovich, Jacob Emmott, PatrickLawhorn, KenyacthaMyers, Brett Parksand Javier Rodriguez.The team finished in fourth place at

the Pentagon tournament.

Warrior, from page 3whole-of-government approach is necessary in com-bating today’s foes, whether they be enemy troops orinfectious disease.“In the interaction of militaries and states in a

knowable environment, you tend to differentiateyourself by size… and technology,” he said. “Theother sets of problems that we’ve got in the world arein some ways unknowable.”Dempsey said it is these unknowable issues of

human nature overseas and domestic, that today’smilitary leaders must continually evaluate.“In this world the way we differentiate ourselves

is not with size or technology, but rather by the rateof innovation,” he said. “That is the challenge wehave today.”Padilla gave remarks after the traditional passing

of the colors from the outgoing to the incoming presi-dent. He is the secondMarine to hold the position atthe “chairmen’s university.”“I am deeply honored to assume the presidency of

this tremendous university,” he said. “Even a cursoryreview of intelligence summaries and news reportshighlights a current future security environment that isdynamic, unpredictable and fraught with challenges.”Padilla noted humanitarian and disaster relief chal-

lenges across the globe including the Islamic State inthe Levant, Russian expansion in Ukraine, the Ebolaoutbreak, Boko Haram, Iran and North Korea.“Our country needs leaders who are able to cre-

atively think and operate in a complex, unpredictableand rapidly changing world,” he said. “As the premierjoint military education venue for the Department ofDefense and the chairmen’s university, I am proudto be a part of an organization… focused on leaderdevelopment that focuses on ethics, profession ofarms and the joint force’s role in providing for ournational security and national military strategies.”

NDU, from page 3

Holiday concert in D.C.The District of Columbia National

Guard’s 257th Army Band, “The Bandof the Nation’s Capital,” will presentHolidays in Concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 15at the Holy Comforter-Saint CyprianRoman Catholic Church, 1357 EastCapitol Street S.E., Washington, D.C.The concert will feature a seasonal mixof new and favorite music. The bandalso uses this opportunity to help stockthe pantries for the church and willbe collecting non-perishable cannedgoods to help with this effort. Followthe band on Facebook at www.facebook.com/257ArmyBand.If you all have anyquestions of Andrew, it is best to emailhim at [email protected].

Prostate cancer supportgroup meeting at Fort BelvoirThe prostate cancer support group

meets at Fort Belvoir CommunityHospital the second Thursday of everymonth. The next meeting will be Dec. 11from 1 to 2 p.m. and 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.in the urology clinic, sunrise pavilion,2nd floor. Spouses/partners invited. Formore information, contact retired Col.Jane Hudak at 301-319-2918 or via emailat [email protected].

Anger managementGot anger issues? Get help Dec. 10 at

the anger management class from 9:30 to11:30 a.m. in the ACS classroom, Bldg.201 on the FortMyer portion of the jointbase. Pre-registration is required. Formore information and to register, call703-696-3512.

Indoor play morningand story time

Bring your children (up to age five) tothis weekly event of fun, music, engagingplay and story time. Each session willfeature a reading by different peopleand different books. Play morning isevery Thursday, 10 to 11:30 a.m. in theChoir Room ofMemorial Chapel at theFortMyer portion of the joint base. Theprogram ends April 30, 2015. For moreinformation, please call 703-696-6368.

Holiday Toy ProgramWant to help put a smile on the face

of aMilitary Child? The JBM-HHACSVolunteer Association is sponsoringa holiday toy program in conjunctionwith the joint base Chaplains’ HolidayFood Assistance Program. Bring new,unwrapped toys to the donation box atthe Fort Myer Exchange now throughDec. 12 or to ArmyCommunity Service,Bldg 201 on the FortMyer portion of thejoint base. For additional informationor to arrange a larger donation of toys,call 703-696-3510. Service memberswho may be eligible to receive foodassistance and/or toys should contacttheir unit first sergeant for referral.

News Note policy! Read in fullNews Notes submissions must be less

than 100 words, contain all pertinentdetails — to include the five “W’s”— aswell as a point of contact, phone numberand/or website for additional informa-tion. News Notes must be submittedno later than noon, Wednesdays, forconsideration for publication in the fol-


JBM-HH Schedule ofHoliday Services 2014

All events are in Memorial Chapel unless otherwise noted

“We read up on thetreaties, the Americanand Indian treaties,” shesaid. “They also had someAztec artifacts.”The museum features

the history, art and lifestories of native peoplesfrom throughout thewestern hemisphere andis one of three sites thatmake up the NationalMuseum of the AmericanIndian, which includeslocations in New YorkCity and Maryland. Itincludes a family activitycenter on its third levelwhich provides an inter-active, hands-on learningexperience for childrenages 12 and under.“We hope the attendees

recognized the achieve-ments and contributionsNative Americans havemade in our society, bythe way of their heritage,history, culture, andwisdom,” said joint baseequal opportunity advisorSgt. 1st Class AdrienneRobinson.

Native, from page 3

Collective community events• Dec. 4, 11:30 a.m. Advent concert, 12 noon luncheon, 12:25 p.m. devotional.Concert features Randall K. Sheets, organ.

• Dec. 6, 9 a.m. Hanging of the greens.• Dec. 11, 11:30 a.m. Advent concert, 12 noon luncheon, 12:25 p.m. devotional.• Concert features Alvin D. Gustin, organ• Dec. 18, 11:30 a.m. Advent concert, 12 noon luncheon, 12:25 p.m. devotional.• Concert features Glendon R. Frank, organ.• Jan. 4, 4 p.m. Epiphany concert – Old Post Chapel

Protestant Chapel community• Dec. 23/30, No Joshua Generation worship service.• Dec. 24, 7 p.m. Christmas Eve candlelight service. Combined protestant congregation

Gospel community• Nov. 15, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Thanksgiving dinner for Service members andtheir families – JBM-HH Community Center.

• Dec. 20, 7 p.m. Christmas cantata – Officers Club.• Dec. 31, 8 p.m. watch night service. Breakfast to follow – Fellowship Hall.

Catholic community advent/Christmas• Nov. 28, 10 a.m. Thanksgiving mass• Nov. 29-30, First Sunday of Advent• Dec. 6-7, Second Sunday of Advent• Dec. 8, Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception masses at 12 noon and 6 p.m.• Dec. 11, 7 p.m. advent penance service/individual confessions• Dec. 13-14, Third Sunday of Advent• Dec. 20-21, Fourth Sunday of Advent• Dec. 21, Children’s Christmas pageant during 9 a.m. mass• Dec. 24, 4:30 p.m. Coral prelude – chapel and hand bell choir.5 p.m. Solemn Christmas mass

• Dec. 25, 9 a.m. Christmas mass.• Dec. 27-28, Feast of the Holy Family.• Dec. 31, 5 p.m. Vigil mass for the feast of Mary, Mother of God.Holy Day of Obligation.

• Jan. 3-4, Feast of the Epiphany• Jan. 10-11, Baptism of the Lord


The Office of Warrior Care Policy held two events Nov. 20 in Arlington, Va.,within the Pentagon’s corridors, to highlight various Wounded Warrior pro-grams available to all service members and their families in recognition ofWarrior Care Month. Here, Team Marine plays against team Air Force duringthe fourth annual Joint Services Sitting Volleyball Tournament.

Navy Sitting Volleyball player BrettParks serves to a team of Pentagonand Henderson Hall Headquarters andService Battalion Marines during a Nov.19 afternoon scrimmage. The NavyWounded Warriors were on deck atHenderson Hall to practice and scrim-mage prior to the 4th Annual JointService Sitting Volleyball Tournamentheld Nov. 20 at the Pentagon. For moreimages from this event, visit www.flickr.com/photos/jbm-hh.

Semper Fi, aiming high

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DPW-recommended do’s, don’ts forwinter weather safety, prevention

CDC, attended the event since first enrolling her kids in 2012, saidthe event is a great way for parents to get together while still includingtheir kids.“Not only do we get to get away from work, but also we get some

of the great food,” said Moran. “I made a strong effort to be here justbecause their Thanksgiving food and meal they put on is great.”

CDC, from page 3

Courtesy of JBM-HHDirectorate of Public Works

Editor’s note: The following list was provided asa courtesy of DPW’s Operations and MaintenanceDivision as a courtesy to base personnel and cus-tomers ahead of a predicted harsh winter season.The Pentagram will continue to publish additionalsafety tips throughout the winter. Information on thelatest information on forthcoming winter weathercan be found at www.weather.gov.• Ensure windows and doors are closedduring extreme temperatures to eliminatefreezing and rupture of water lines andexposed piping.

• Report any fallen tree branches and deadbranches to eliminate safety hazards.

• Clean debris from outside drains to elimi-nate flooding when the snow melts.

• Upon arrival during icy conditions placeice melt on the walkways to preventslips and falls.

• Parked vehicles are one of the biggestobstacles to effective snow removal. Please

support removal efforts by parking vehiclesoutside established snow emergency routes.

• Report ice and snow buildup on rooftopsand gutters to prevent structural damageand safety hazards.

• Emergency vehicles need a larger turningradius so respect their size and leaveadequate room to maneuver.

• Report all nonfunctional heating unitsimmediately, prior to extreme cold weather.

• Never leave your vehicle parked for anyextended time without a point of contact tomove it. This is especially important aheadof winter weather. Parking lots need to becleared during heavy snow fall so leavekeys with a friend or co-worker.

• Anti-icing products will be used to treatroads in advance of winter storms. DPWwould like to remind everyone that theseproducts will not damage vehicles.

• Safety: Never approach any DPW snowequipment or vehicle, in operation or not;instead, report and request support throughDPW by calling 703-696-3263.


From left, Dallas Baker, 1, and Eleatrice Castillo celebrateThanksgiving at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Cody ChildDevelopment Center on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH with aturkey lunch Nov. 21.

Joint Base Myer-HendersonHall Commander Col. MikeHenderson, left, places a pinon Christian Apsey, installa-tion industrial hygienist, forwinning Civilian of the Year,non-supervisor/managerduring the FY 2014 quarterlyawards ceremony on the FortMyer portion of JBM-HH Nov.19. Apsey also won Civilianof the Quarter, FY 2014.

Civilian of the Year

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Lt.Cmdr. ShalethaMorananddaughterAshley celebrate Thanksgivingearly by sitting down to a turkey lunch at the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Cody Child Development Center on the Fort Myerportion of JBM-HH Nov. 21.

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