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Published for Joint Base Myer-Henderson HallVol. 61, no. 14 April 11, 2014

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Beyond tattoosand revised groomingstandards, AR 607-1changes allow someto honor fallen familymembers

By Julia LeDouxPentagram Staff Writer

Army Spc. Kenneth J.Stiles touched theGold StarLapel Button he can nowwear on his uniform, took abreath and began speakingabout his late stepbrother,Sgt. Jon Stiles.“I am honored to be able

to wear [the lapel button],but it is also a good andbad thing because every-one that is authorized towear the Gold Star LapelButton has a loved one whopaid the ultimate sacrifice,protecting our freedomwhile in harm’s way,” saidKenneth. “The good is thatit’s another way that theycan honor and pay respectsto their fallen loved one.”AR 607-1, which took

effect March 31, authorizesSoldiers like Kenneth whohave lost an immediate

family member in combatto wear the Gold StarLapel Button on the Armyservice and dress uniforms.The regulation defines animmediate family memberas a spouse, mother, father,stepparent, child, stepchild,sister, stepsister, brother,stepbrother or a person

in loco parentis [acting inplace of a parent].“Many people I have

talked to about my brotherall had the same thingto say, he was a Soldier’sSoldier,” said Kenneth. “Hestood up for his beliefs andhe stood up for his fellowcomrades. His true passion

in life was to be a Soldier. Itfit him so well.”Jon Stiles, a native of

Battlesville, Ok., enlisted inthe Marine Corps in 1991.He served for approximate-ly 13 years in the Corpsas a U.S. assault amphib-ian repairman before re-enlisting in the Colorado

National Guard, where heserved on the state honorguard.“He was the first mentor

that I had,” said Kenneth.“He wouldn’t sugarcoat

Twilight Tattoo is an hour-long military pageantfeaturing Soldiers from The 3d U.S. InfantryRegiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army

Band “Pershing’s Own.” The first tattoo isscheduled for April 30 at 7 p.m. For more infor-mation, see TUSAB’s schedule on page 3.

Community Spotlight p.2Community p.3News Notes p.4

Around DoD p.5Commentary p.6Fort Hood: What happened? p.9

Index It’s back! The Twilight Tattoo on JBM-HH

see UNIFORM, page 4

Ultimate sacrifice

By Jim DresbachPentagram Staff

Writer

The process of takingapart another JointBase Myer-HendersonHall building is under-way.The multi-month dis-

mantling of Bldg. 406,a 179,444 square-foot,four-story former bar-racks, began with “softdemolition” during thethird week of March.Located on McNairRoad between SpatesCommunity Centerand the JBM-HHBowling Center on the

Fort Myer portion ofJBM-HH, the buildingonce housed Soldiersand emergency andrecovery teams afterthe Sept. 11 Pentagonattack in 2001.“What we call a soft

demolition is going onnow, and it is takingaway hazardous mate-rial, taking awaywindows and takingaway the stuff that canbe recycled because arequirement at Armylevel is that 50-pluspercent [of debris]has to be recycled,”said Directorate ofPublic Works Project

Management BranchChief Ramon Nieves.According to offi-

cials, Bldg. 406 is thesecond largest build-ing on JBM-HH andthe largest on the FortMyer portion of thebase. According to theofficial project sched-ule, the main demoli-tion and material pro-cessing is forecast tostart in early May.Beginning at that timethrough July, jointbase drivers can expectto encounter increasedtruck traffic, butNieves

By Rhonda ApplePentagram Staff Writer

The Marine Corps may be losinga few good men (and women) overthe next two years because of a newearly release program.U.S. Marine Corps commis-

sioned officers serving on activeduty and meeting specific criteriamay elect to end their obligatedservice early. The Officer VoluntaryEarly Release (OVER) Program,MARADMIN 178/14, was signedApril 4 and provides guidance forFiscal Year 15-16 early releases.OVER is a cost savings initiative

that sustains the force within bud-

getary constraints.“We project saving about $2.8

million per Fiscal Year from FY14through FY16,” said Manpowerand Reserve Affairs Deputy PublicAffairs Officer Yvonne Carlock.As of April 9, she said 21,322

commissioned officers serve in theCorps’ active component. About1,300 of those officers at the rankof first lieutenant are eligible forconsideration in the program, shesaid.Active duty Marine officers eli-

gible with an end of active service(EAS) date between Oct. 1, 2014,

Marine officers couldqualify for early release

see OFFICER, page 4

News NotesMarine Club set to close

The Marine Club on the Henderson Hall portion of JBM-HHannounces its closure after 57 years of service. Due to declining rev-enues and rising costs, the club will close permanently at close ofbusiness April 25. Management expresses thanks to club staff, pastand present, for their service and to patrons who supported the clubover the years. The Marine Corps Exchange Java Café looks forwardto serving you in an expanded location with a salad topping bar andhot sandwich menu coming soon.

Fort Myer ID office temporarilyclosed April 16-17

The ID office on the Fort Myer portion of the JBM-HH will be tem-porarily closed April 16-17 for computer upgrades. The ID office willreopen for normal business April 18 at 8 a.m.For immediate service during the temporary closure, you may visit

the following ID offices:Henderson Hall, Bldg. 29, room 300; 703-693-7152.Fort Belvoir, Bldg. 231, room 108; 703-805-5578.Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, 1101 Luke Ave., suite 220; 202-404-

3281.

Fingerprinting moved to securityoffice

All fingerprinting is now conducted at the JBM-HH security office,located in Bldg. 59, room B9 on the Fort Myer portion of the jointbase. Fingerprints will only be conducted by appointment. Call 703-696-0756/8341 to schedule your appointment.

Semper Fi Sprint TriRegistration is open for the 4th annual Semper Fi Sprint Tri, to be

held April 16 from 5:30 to 6:30 a.m. on the Henderson Hall portion ofthe joint base. The event includes a 10 minute swim at Maj. DouglasA. Zembiec Pool, a 10-minute run and a 10-minute cycle indoors atthe Cpl. Terry L. Smith Gymnasium. Start times are staggered andparticipation is limited to 30 people. Register at the pool. For moreinformation, call 703-693-7351.

see DEMOLITION, page 4see NEWS NOTES, page 4

Bldg. 406 demolition tobe done by mid-summer

PHOTO BY RACHEL LARUE

Spc. Kenneth J. Stiles, mul-timedia illustrator, poses fora photograph with his GoldStar button April 7. An impro-vised explosive device killedStiles’ stepbrother, Sgt. Jon L.Stiles, Nov. 13, 2008, duringa suicide bombing attack inJalalabad, Afghanistan.

COURTESY OF U.S. ARMY

AR 607-1 authorizes Soldiers who have lost an immediate family member in combat to wear theGold Star Lapel Button, pictured above, on the Army service and dress uniforms. The gold starhas been recognized as a symbol of loss since 1918.

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Caption This #12If you’ve ever looked at a photo, read the caption underneath and thoughtyou could do better, now is your chance. Each week, “Caption This” willhave a photo taken from around the base. It’s up to you to figure out thebest, funniest or craziest caption that describes what’s going on in the pic-ture. The only rule is you have to KEEP IT CLEAN!“Caption This” submissions can be sent either by emailing them to [email protected], commenting on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/jbmhh or just stopping by Headquarters Bldg. 59, suite 116 and drop-ping it off. Don’t forget to add the “Caption This” number, your name, rankor position and where you work.Every week the Pentagram staff will pick their favorite. The winner’sname, caption along with the photo, will be printed in the newspaper. Com-pete with your friends and coworkers and see who can come up with thebest one. And if you have a photo you think would make a great “CaptionThis,” send it in.

Caption This

Caption This #11

“These, kids, would be what mommy anddaddy had to use when we were growingup.”

- Pamela McDonald Frank


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

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

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

count on each other at all times, treating everyone with dignityand respect.

• Name/Age : Cla ireMayerick, 3.

• Job title/where doyou work: Cody ChildDevelopment CenterPreschooler.

• Favorite playtime activ-ity: Bike riding.

• Favorite book: Thomasthe Tank Engine.

• Favorite food: Pineapples.• Favorite song to sing:

The ABCs in Dutch.• Favorite movie: Cars

(with friends.)• Favorite thing aboutclass: Playing with my bestfriend, Andrew.

• What’s the best adviceyou’ve ever received? Mymom gives me a big kissand then she waves in thewindow and says listen to my teacher.

• If you won the lottery, what would you do? Buy ahouse.

• What do you want to be when you grow up? When Igrow up, I’m going to be Spiderman.

Community Spotlight

PHOTO BY STAFF SGT. BRANDON SHAPIRO

Mirror imageTwo U.S. Air Force Thunderbird F-16 Fighting Falcons execute a precision acrobat technique for a crowd March 23, at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. The Thunderbirdsperformed for more than 185,000 during the MacDill AFB Presents Tampa Bay AirFest 2014.

By Jim DresbachPentagram Staff Writer

A group of a dozen volunteers from the FortMcNair portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hallassisted 162 runners at the first-ever Fort MyerDirectorate of Family and Morale, Welfare andRecreation-supported road race at the Washington,D.C., Army base April 4.The Myer MWR staff packed its gear and crossed

the Potomac for the inaugural Cherry Blossom“Along the River” 2.5k Run and one-mile walk andplans are being formalized to return to McNair foranother run in September.Joint Force Headquarters-National Capital

Region/Military District of Washington career coun-selor Commander Sgt. Maj. Willene Orr, who isbased at Fort McNair, was originally planning torun the race, but she took to volunteering insteadand became a flag person directing runners on thecourse.“[This race] bridged the [Fort Myer and Fort

McNair] communities together,” Orr said. “To have

the race here was a wonderful experience. Therewas a lot of enthusiasm by the folks that were there.There was a lot of energy.”While Sgt. Will Marshall ran the course with a

45-pound rucksack in less than 20 minutes andWar College employee Kevin Kropp was the overallwinner with a time of 12 minutes and 27 seconds,FortMcNair Installation Coordinator Barbara Viragalso served as a flag person. She was impressed withthe turnout and is anticipating the next MWR race.“I’m excited about another race,” Virag said. “I’d

volunteer again. [Fort Myer Recreation Specialist]Todd Hopkins contacted me asking for some [vol-unteer] help. This was a great way to start off theCherry Blossom [Festival] weekend.”In the women’s division, MWR race regular Yuko

Whitestone was the first female to cross the FortMcNair finish line.The JBM-HH MWR race series continues May 2

with the Cinco de Mayo 5k, while the Fort McNairArmy Air Operations group will conduct an informalwellness run and breakfast May 15.

PENTAGRAM Friday, April 11, 2014 3Community

ApplicantssoughtforJBM-HHHq. Co. commander positionDuty Title: Company Commander

(42B)Reports to: Commander,

Headquarters Command BattalionDaily Duties and Scope: Serves

as the company commander for thelargest active duty U.S. Army unit;responsible for the accountabil-ity, discipline, readiness and wellbeing of over 6,000 assigned andattached Soldiers working through-out 38 DoD and Department of theArmy agencies within the MilitaryDistrict of Washington.Applicants: Full details of

this billet’s requirements can beobtained by contacting CherylBrown at [email protected], phone number 703-696-8875. All packets must be submit-ted to Hq. Cmd. Bn.’s S-1 no later

than June 6.Packets must include the follow-

ing: ORB with photo; last APFT(body fat sheet if needed); and lastfour OERs.Cashier, Army Installation

Management AgencyThis is an intermittent position

with several vacancies at JBM-HH.The position is a nonappropriatefund flexible vacancy that operatescash registers, accepts cash, per-sonal checks and credit cards to payfor pool entrance, swimming lessonsand pool passes. The incumbentmay be requried to work duringinclement weather and before orafter scheduled work hours, holi-days, special events and weekends.Salary range is $8 to $10 per hour.The position closes April 30. For fulldetails, or to apply, visit USAJobs.gov.

Job vacancy announcements

Courtesy of the PublicAffairs Office

U.S. Army MilitaryDistrict of Washington

The U.S. ArmyMilitary District ofWashington is set tokick off another seasonof its Twilight Tattooprogram, a free opportu-nity for people through-out the country and theworld to witness theU.S. Army’s elite cer-emonial units in action.Twilight Tattoo is an

hour-long live militarypageant that featuresSoldiers from the 3dU.S. Infantry Regiment(The Old Guard) units– The U.S. Army OldGuard Fife and DrumCorps and the U.S.Army Drill Team;Soldier-musicians fromThe U.S. Army Band“Pershing’s Own,” TheU.S. Army Blues, vocal-ists from The UnitedStates Army Chorusand The U.S. ArmyBand Downrange.

This year’s TwilightTattoo will be held at 7p.m., each Wednesdaystarting April 30through August 20,on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall withpre-ceremony pageant-ry beginning at 6:45p.m.“It’s an honor to open

the Twilight Tattooseason at historic JointBase Myer-HendersonHall. The Soldiers ofthe Military Districtof Washington repre-sent the Army’s finest.Our Army has been thestrength of the nationfor almost 239 years,and we appreciate theopportunity to shareour history, and thetalents of our Soldiers,with those we serve -the American people,”saidMaj. Gen. Jeffery S.Buchanan, command-ing general of the U.S.Army Military Districtof Washington.With more than 100

Old Guard Soldiers

wearing Army uniformsof the past and present,a portion of the showis dedicated to provid-ing a fast-paced journeythrough Army history,from Revolutionarytimes to the Army’sinvolvement in currentmilitary operations.“The show not only

highlights the Army’srole in history, butmore importantly, itrepresents the future ofAmerica’s Army, glob-ally responsive andengaged in the defenseof the freedoms weenjoy as Americans,”Buchanan said.These performances

are free and open to thepublic. For more infor-mation and group reser-vations, contact the U.S.Army Military Districtof Washington at 202-685-2888, or visit www.twilight.mdw.army.mil.Media interested inattending these eventsshould call 202-685-4645.

Live pageant, TwilightTattoo returns to JBM-HH April 15 at 7:30 p.m.:

“Pershing’s Own” ChamberMusic Series: An Evening ofPercussion.Wrap up your 1040 form and

join us for the next installment ofour popular recital and chambermusic series. Percussionistsfrom The U.S. Army Concert andCeremonial Bands join forces foran evening of energetic mixedpercussion ensemble music byMichael Brecker, Steve Reich andMichael Burritt. Watch it live atwww.youtube.com/usarmyband.April 24 at 7:30 p.m.: The

U.S. Army Concert Band pres-ents an evening of works forsymphonic wind ensemble bynew American masters like JohnMackey, Eric Whitacre and thelegendary Leonard Bernstein atMount St. Mary’s University inEmmitsburg, Md.April 27 at 3 p.m.: The U.S.

Army Concert Band will presentan encore performance of theApril 24 program. Watch it liveat www.youtube.com/usarmy-band.

April 29 at 10 a.m.: Castoff the vestiges of winter andwelcome spring in full swingwith The U.S. Army WoodwindQuintet in Spring Awakening atWolf Trap.The performance takes place

at Wolf Trap National Park forthe Performing Arts, 1551 TrapRoad, Vienna, Va.April 29 at 7:30 p.m.:

“Pershing’s Own” ChamberMusic presents a tribute to thelegendary rock band The Police.Watch it live on youtube.com/usarmyband.April 30 at 7 p.m.: The sea-

son’s first Twilight Tattoo | AMilitary Pageant.One of the most popular

summer programs returns for2014. An hour-long sunset mili-tary pageant, Twilight Tattoofeatures Soldiers of The 3dU.S. Infantry Regiment (TheOld Guard) and musicians from“Pershing’s Own.” The perfor-mace takes place on SummerallField on the Fort Myer portionof JBM-HH.

The U.S. Army Band schedule for April 2014

Fort McNair volunteers turn out for MWR race


Participants in the Cherry Blossom “Along the River”2.5k run and 1-mile walk start at the Officers Club onthe Fort McNair portion of Joint Base Myer-HendersonHall April 4. This was the first Fort McNair-based raceJBM-HH’s Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreationhas organized.

By Julia LeDouxPentagram Staff Writer

Music, fireworks, cherry trees well on their way to blooming and Marinesand Soldiers from Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall combined to make theSouthwest Waterfront Fireworks Festival the place to be April 5.One of the dozens of events that make up the National Cherry Blossom

Festival, the fireworks festival marked its 11th anniversary this year.Patrons also celebrated the 102nd anniversary of the gift of cherry trees tothe American people from the nation of Japan.“I’m not sure if you know this, but 20 of those original cherry trees were

planted at Fort McNair,” JBM-HH Commander Col. Fern O. Sumpter saidin remarks that helped open the fireworks festival. “And through the years,we have added to our cherry tree population, so I am proud to say that we

have our own beautiful grove of cherry trees at Fort McNair that line theWashington Channel just across from Haines Point and Potomac Park.”JBM-HH is a member of the Washington Waterfront Association, the

neighborhood organization that co-sponsors the fireworks festival eachyear.“It has been our great honor and privilege to provide military support

for the fireworks festival and to be part of this tremendous annual event,”said Sumpter.Capt. Monte Ulmer, commanding officer of Naval Support Activity, also

welcomed attendees to the festival and thanked the community for itssupport of the Navy Yard following the Sept. 16, 2013, shooting.“I’d like to take this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation

for all of the help, support and sense of community that all of you have

Marines, Soldiers celebrate emergence of cherry blossoms

see WATERFRONT, page 7


Job fairThe joint base Army Career and Alumni Program hosted a job fair at the FortMyer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall April 10. The Henderson HallCareer Resource Center portion hosted a similar job fair one week earlier.Both offices host multiple job fairs at JBM-HH annually, and provide a varietyof additional services, including financial planning, mock employment panelsand interviews, resume writing and “dress for success” classes, as well asassistance with understanding and using veterans benefits. Fort Belvoir’sACAP office is hosting a job fair open to all military, veterans, dependents andDoD ID card holders April 24, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Fort Belvoir CommunityCenter. For more information, send an email to: [email protected].


Easter Egg Splash registrationnow open

Registration is now open for the Easter EggSplash at the Maj. Douglas A. Zembiec PoolApril 19 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For moreinformation, log onto www.mccsHH.com/pool.html.

FMWR has a new websiteJBM-HH’s Family and Morale, Welfare and

Recreation has launched a new website. Logonto www.jbmhhmwr.com to see all upcomingevents and news.

Pentagon household goods assistanceAll personnel assigned to the Pentagon or

any of its agencies who are permanent changeof stationing or retiring and need householdgoods shipment assistance should contact thebelow personal property processing office. Acopy of your orders is required and can be faxedto the Administrative Assistant, LogisticsServices, Washington, at 703-602-0337 or call703-545-0002.Incoming Pentagon personnel expecting unac-

companied baggage and/or household goodsshipments who need to finalize their personallyprocessed move should also contact the aboveoffice for assistance.

Bowling center renovationsThe bowling center on the Fort Myer portion

of the joint base will undergo heating/air con-ditioning repairs beginning April 14 which willlast six to eight weeks. During this time, thebowling center will not have heat or air condi-tioning, but is scheduled to remain open. Moreinformation will be provided as it becomesavailable. Call 703-696-0299 with questions.

MCX renovationsConstruction operations will continue to

intermittently impact the rear doors of theMarine Corps Exchange and Java Café. Thecafé continues to be open at its regular time,7:30 a.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. Saturdays and 10a.m. Sundays. Check social media and www.mccsHH.com for updates. For their safety,patrons are asked to obey the construction crewand signage in and around the constructionsite. Any concerns may be directed to MCCSoperations at 571-483-1947.

There’s still time! Tax centers open,free

JBM-HH has two tax centers to take care ofyour needs this tax season:There is the Military District of Washington

tax center in Bldg. 205 on the Fort Myerportion of the joint base. The facility is openApril 12 for walk-ins only from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.For details go to www.facebook.com/jbmhh#!/MYERTAXCENTER or call 703-696-1040 formore information or to make an appointment.The Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps tax

center is in room 105 of Bldg. 29 on theHenderson Hall portion of the joint base. Itis open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday throughFriday. Appointments are not necessary, butare available for more complex tax returns.Call 703-693-7001 for more information.Bring your military ID, all W2s, all 1099s,

1098s, social security cards for all familymembers, EIN for day care providers, all docu-ments supporting deductions and credits, copiesof your 2013 federal and state tax returns, taxpower of attorney or IRS form 2848 (POA).Both centers are open until April 15.

Roman Catholic Lent/Easter schedule2014

All Roman Catholic Lent/Easter services forthe Fort Myer and Fort McNair portions of thejoint base are at Memorial Chapel unless other-wise indicated. Additional services will be pub-lished in upcoming editions of the Pentagram.April 11: Stations of the Cross at 6 p.m., fol-

lowed by a penitential supper (meatless soupand bread) in the fellowship hall at 6:30 p.m.Palm Sunday, Rite of Blessing and Procession

of the Palms Mass will be held April 12 at 5p.m. and April 13 at 9 a.m.April 14-16 Mass will be held at noon.Holy Week Triduum liturgies:April 17, Holy Thursday, Liturgy of the

Lord’s Supper Mass at 6 p.m. There will be noother Mass that day.April 18, Good Friday, Liturgy of Our Lord’s

Passion and Death at 6 p.m. There will be noother service that day.April 19, Holy Saturday, Easter Vigil Mass

at 7:30 p.m.April 20, Solemn Easter Sunday Mass at 9

a.m.

AEROBAthon at Myer Fitness centerCome AEROBAthon with us April 12 from 10

a.m. to 1 p.m. for only $5. Here is your chanceto try something new in the fitness center.Grab a friend, a water bottle, towel and comeshake, lift, and burn those calories away. The

News Notesanything I asked advice on, nomatter how brutal the questionor problem I had.”Jon volunteered for chemical

operations duty in support ofOperation Enduring Freedom inMay of 2008 and was assignedto the 927th Engineer Company(Sapper), 769th EngineerBattalion, Louisiana ArmyNational Guard, and was sta-tionedinJalalabad,Afghanistan.“His company cleared roads

of improvised devices for the3rd Brigade Combat Team,1st Infantry Division,” saidKenneth.In October of 2008, Kenneth

said his stepbrother helpedrescue three injured Soldiersfrom a burning vehicle when asuicide bomber attacked theirconvoy. Jon suffered injuriesto his vocal cords and lungsduring that rescue, but declinedmedical leave and returned tohis team early. Jon was killedNov. 13, 2008, when an impro-vised explosive device blew upnear his vehicle in Jalalabad. He

was 38.“After his death, I was at

a loss,” said Ken. “Nothing Idid was filling the mentorshipor guidance I was desperate-ly looking for until I startedto coach swimming. Still, thatwasn’t enough. Then I thoughtthe best way to honor him wasto enlist into the Army.”Kenneth attended basic train-

ing at Fort Knox, Ky.; DefenseInformation School at FortGeorge C. Meade in Maryland;and in the winter of 2010deployed in support of OperationEnduring Freedom as a combatcamera documentation special-ist. Since 2013 he has servedas a multimedia illustrator inthe Office of the AdministrativeAssistant to the Army, ArmyMultimedia and VisualInformation Directorate of ArmyGraphics at the Pentagon.“The biggest way I can honor

and pay tribute to my brotherand everyone that has paid theultimate sacrifice is by wearingthe uniform proudly every day,”he said.

Uniform, from page 1

COURTESY PHOTO

Sgt. Jon L. Stiles, pictured, waskilled during combat operationsin Afghanistan during a suicidebombing attack by an improvisedexplosive device Nov. 13, 2008.Recent changes to the U.S. Army’suniform code allow his stepbrother,Spc. Kenneth J. Stiles, to wear aGold Star Lapel Button while inuniform. Family of servicememberswho have died while serving canwear a Gold Star Lapel Button.

to Sept. 30, 2016, and who havefewer than six years of commis-sioned service may be eligible forearly release.“An officer requesting an early

release date that falls within FY15or FY16, with a term of serviceexpiring no more than 180 daysfrom their requested early releasedate, qualifies for OVER,” Carlockexplained.While the recently signed

MARADMIN 178/14 providesguidance for qualifying offi-cers’ early releases for FY15-16,MARADMIN 441/12 providesearly release guidance for FY14.According to the message,

Marines who are approved forOVER, will be considered to havecompleted their full active service.However, the officers are notexempt from completing Reserveor Ready Reserve obligationswithin their individual servicecontracts.With a majority of officers serving on the

Henderson Hall portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in senior leadership positions,“less than 200 officers in the battalion will be eli-gible for early release,” said Headquarters andService Battalion, Headquarters Marine Corps

Henderson Hall Consolidated AdministrationDirector, CWO2 Michael Barclay.Marines with questions about the program

can contact Consolidated Administration at theHenderson Hall portion of the joint base at (703)614-7171, or by visiting CONAD in Building 29.

noted McNair Road drivers willface only brief delays.“McNair Road will be open

other than flag men out theredirecting traffic,” he said.When the bulldozers and

wrecking balls go operational,special safety measures will bein place to control dust andadjacent property. According toNieves, a water-dousing strate-gy will be used to keep dust par-ticles to a minimum and struc-tures behind Sheridan Avenuequarters will be protected from

falling rubble.“We will be protecting the

garages behind the [SheridanRoad] quarters because the siteis right there,” Nieves said. “Wealso are protecting the quar-ters on [Sheridan Road’s] NCORow and try to keep all debriscoming down on the sides [ofBldg. 406] and not the back ofthe building.”As the Bldg. 406 site will be

returned to a five-acre grassyarea, Nieves said that plant andtree removal will be minimaland every effort will be made to

save the larger, older trees onthe demolition site.“I don’t think there will be

that many that we have to takeaway,” Nieves said. “There maybe some brush that will have tobe removed.”The 50-year-old building has

been vacant since 2011. Thelast groups using the buildingwere a JBM-HH security guardcontractor and the joint base taxcenter.Charter Environmental of

Boston, Mass., is in charge ofthe demolition project.


Bldg. 406 on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall is currently in the initial stages of demoli-tion. Built in the 1960s, the building between Spates Community Center and the JBM-HH Bowling Center oncewas a 100-plus room barracks and housed responders following the Sept. 11, 2001, attack on the Pentagon.Demolition work will continue through the spring and summer.

Demolition, from page 1

Officer, from page 1

PHOTO BY CPL. TYLER MAIN

Newly commissioned second lieutenants assigned to Bravo Company,The Basic School, listen to instructions on evacuating a helicopter oversea during their Marine Corps Water Survival Training Program qualifica-tion at Ramer Hall Swim Tank, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jan.17, 2013. U.S. Marine Corps commissioned officers serving on activeduty and meeting specific criteria may elect to end their obligatedservice early, thanks to the Officer Voluntary Early Release (OVER)Program. The program, announced in MARADMIN 178/14, was signedApril 4 and provides guidance for Fiscal Year 15-16 early releases.

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News Notesevent will take place at the Fort Myer FitnessCenter on the Fort Myer portion of the jointbase. Call 703-696-7868 for details.

Army Warrant Officer Associationmeets

The Lord Fairfax Silver Chapter, U.S. ArmyWarrant Officer Association will host itsmonthly meeting April 16 in the Fort BelvoirGolf Course dining room at 5:30 p.m. Allactive, reserve and retired warrant officers areinvited and encouraged to attend. For moreinformation, contact CW5 Phyllis Watson at703-407-6164.

AOWCGWA April luncheonThe Army Officers Wives Club of the Greater

Washington Area will host its April luncheonApril 17 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at theOfficers Club on the Fort Myer portion of thejoint base. The cost of the event is $20. Formore information and to RSVP, call 910-364-5319.

Prostate cancer support group meetsat Walter Reed

The prostate cancer support group meetsat Walter Reed National Military MedicalCenter April 17 from 1 to 2 p.m. and 6:30to 7:30 p.m. in the America Building, Shoreconference room, 1st floor. Spouses/partnersare invited. Military ID is required for accessto the facility. For those without a militaryID, call the prostate center at 301-319-2900at least two business days prior to the eventfor base access. For more information, contactretired Col. Jane Hudak at 301-319-2918 [email protected].

Easter brunch at FortMyer Officers Club

Bring the family to the Fort Myer OfficersClub for Easter brunch April 20. Reservationsmust be made by April 12. Call 703-696-5147for more information and to reserve your seat.

Easter sunrise service at ANCThe annual Easter sunrise service hosted by

the U.S. Army Military District of Washingtonchaplain will be held April 20 in the MemorialAmphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery.The non-denominational worship service

will begin with a prelude by The United States

Army Band “Pershing’s Own” at 6:15 a.m. Theservice is scheduled to begin with a call toworship at 6:30 a.m. Seating is on a first-come,first-serve basis.For those with limited mobility, a free

shuttle service will provide transportation tothe Memorial Amphitheater beginning at 5:15a.m. from the ANC visitor’s center and theJBM-HH Old Post Chapel Gate. JBM-HH’sSelfridge Gate will be open for pedestrianswith a DoD ID card.For more information, contact Sgt. Joshua

Nelson at 202-685-4816 or Sgt. 1st Class RyanCook at 703-614-0359 or visit MDW’s websiteat www.mdw.army.mil for the most up-to-dateinformation and weather-related updates.

Setting limitsParents will learn how setting limits and

boundaries can be an effective parenting tooland practice enforcing them. The class is sched-uled for April 21 from 10 a.m. to noon in theBldg. 201 on the Fort Myer portion of the jointbase. For more information and to register,call 703-696-3512 or email [email protected].

Earth Day at commissaryJoin the Earth Day celebration at the com-

missary April 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Therewill be demonstrations, new product sam-plings and giveaways. Enter to win the shop-until-you-drop contest. Be the customer thatacquires the highest total sale in a singletransaction that day for a chance to win. Firstplace prize is $100; 2nd place is $50 and 3rdplace is $25. For additional information, call703-696-3674 extension 316 or 320.

Anger management trainingIndividuals will receive information on the

basic principles of emotions management, spe-cific information about the impact of unman-aged anger and receive resources on how torecognize and manage the anger triggers intheir own lives. Class is scheduled for April 23from 9 to 11 a.m. in Bldg. 201 on the Fort Myerportion of the joint base. For more informa-tion or to register, call 703-696-3512 or [email protected].

Children’s fairThe Henderson Hall Child, Youth and Teen

Program will host its annual children’s fair

April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cpl. TerryL. Smith Gym on the Henderson Hall portionof the joint base. CYTP is also looking for vol-unteers to help make this event a success. Tovolunteer, send an email to: [email protected].

Fashion showThe Fort Myer Exchange will hold its spring

fashion show April 26 from 1 to 3 p.m. in thefood court. Come and see the latest in springfashion. Participants include PX customersand associates.

Death noticeSpc. Robert J. Hoadley, Able Company-

Warrior Transition Brigade, passed awayMarch 30 in Bethesda, Md. Anyone with debtsowed to, or by, the estate must contact Capt.Jazmine C. Stephens, the summary courtmartial officer for the deceased at 301-319-2482 or at [email protected].

Volunteers needed for TAPSgood grief camp

The Tragedy Assistance Program forSurvivors is in need of volunteers for thisyear’s TAPS good grief camp supporting chil-dren of fallen military members over theMemorial Day weekend.Each mentor will be matched with a child

who has lost a loved one while serving inthe military. The camp will be held over theMemorial Day weekend and there is manda-tory training prior to the camp on May 21 and22. For more information about the camp andvolunteer requirements, log onto www.taps.org/GGCMentors or call 1-800-959-8277.

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By Skytina Felder-Jones8th Fighter Wing

As a young child the horrors of sexual violencearrested my sense of safety, security and the sanc-tity of my home — robbing me of self-worth, myvoice and the development of healthy boundaries.At the age of four, I became a guilt-riddled, with-

drawn and painfully shy child. I was frightened ofthe world outside of mymother and was petrified byalmost all men.From that time until the age of 19, my self-esteem

and self-worth told me I was damaged, unlovableand had nothing of value to say, so I kept mymouthshut most of the time.Spiritual growth, counseling anda strongnetwork

of family and friends helped me flourish. I found myvoice, my worth and developed a strong locus ofinternal control. I was able to achieve my academicand professional aspirations.I was finally more than that helpless little girl.

My faith in humanity had been restored—and thenit happened. He came into my life and threatenedto undo the lifetime of healing and restoration thatseemed as if it only just begun.No, he was not a stranger. He was my tormentor,

my boogeyman: a field grade officer who happenedto be my boss. “We are on the same team,” I thoughtto myself. “We have the same goals. Why can’t yousee me as a professional vice something for yourown sexual gratification? This cannot be happeningto me.”Most cases of sexual harassment and assault

happen subtly. There is a journey, a refined processthat offenders and perpetrators take potentialtargets through. My situation was not any different.It began with intrusion.My offender initiated this process with sexual

remarks, inappropriate comments and at one pointgrabbed my arm and instructed me to serve himdinner at a command Christmas party. I managedto squeak something barely audible as I lookedaround to see if anyone noticed and would come tomy aid. In retrospect, I believe we were all flabber-gasted and did not know what to do.I was embarrassed and frustrated that I did not

stand up for myself. At that moment, I was 4-years-old again and could not find my voice. My offender,on the other hand, was overtly testing my boundar-ies to see what he could get away with. My lack ofresponse emboldened him.As time went by, my supervisor’s behavior

towards me became more blatant and frequent. Ibegan to dismiss what was happening. I would tellmyself he doesn’t mean anything by it. I becameconvinced if I ignored the behavior, he would get thepicture that I was not interested and his advanceswere unwanted.I eventually came to accept he was not going to

stop, and I would continue to be uncomfortable; justanother unpleasant part of life. But, I was strongenough to deal with it, so I thought. We were at thesecond phase in the process: desensitization.So now we are four months into incessant and

unwanted sexual advances. I was summonedseveral times to his office under the guise of a work-related task, only to have himself and his malecounterparts look me over, ask personal questionsand make sexual comments as I exited the room.I was put on display. It was horribly degrading.

The beginning of the end of this hell started whenmy boss squeezedmy upper thigh under the table ata command function in a crowded room.I was ashamed, hurt and embarrassed. I left

the event and went to the equal opportunity office,because I knew I had to do something. I told them of

my ordeal and they were more than willing to helpme. I asked to be given time to think about whatcourse of action to take. I was leaving for a five-weektemporary duty assignment the next day.I thought I would have a reprieve from the

harassment and the potential for another assault.I was wrong. My offender sent emails during myTDY. He called me and basically told me when Ireturned, it was time to go to the next level and itwas no longer an option.I did not sleep that night. I was scared. I returned

to work after my TDY and avoided my supervisor/offender at all costs. I ignored his phone calls. Iwould peek out my door before I left my office toensure I did not bump into him.I would correspond with him by email only.

Finally, I was summoned to his office andwas askedwhy I was avoiding him. He informed me I neededto make it a point to see him every day.

The following day, I was summoned into his office,again, to be put on display. As I greeted the othermale field grade officer present, he openly chidedmeand I was instructed not to speak to another man.According to him, I was his property.No longer was I a highly educated professional or

valued member of the team. I was there solely formy offender’s benefit. I felt less than human, weakand powerless. I was no longer a 34-year-old capableand confident woman. I had transformed completelyinto that helpless girl from my childhood.Not only did my offender interrupt my peace at

work, but he invaded my dreams and my thoughtsand pervaded every aspect of my life. I became para-lyzed and consumed by fear. The quid pro quo in theform of threats relevant to my performance apprais-als and job kept me in a constant state of flux. I wasa prisoner in my office and in my home.I was living the hell many of my previous clients,

also former victims of violence, had described to metime and time again. I was now reliving that whichhad propelled me to join the Navy in hopes of escap-ing my past.The final breaking point came when my offender

began to actively take steps to eliminate my job.Upon my return from my TDY, I found out he hadwithheld paperwork to extend my job. The organi-zation’s budget personnel hounded him for sevenmonths to submit the paperwork.Wittingly, the harassment began during the same

timeframe. I decided I was no longer going to be asilent victim. I went to the director of our sectionand notified him of what was going on. I informedhim I intended to file a report with the EO office.The investigation began that day. Asserting the

protections that are guaranteed to all military andcivilian personnel is not an easy process. During theinvestigative process, I felt as though I was laid bareand the entire world could see my fear, my shame,my cowardice and my trauma.I had to tell every sordid detail of my ordeal over

and over. It was such an intrusive but necessaryprocess.The investigation completely polarized our office.

I was ostracized by people whom I valued andtrusted. The morale and the foundation of our oncesolid team was decimated. We never recovered. Iwas blamed by some and heralded as a heroine byothers.I was afraid no one would believe me. After a

45-day investigation, the charges in my complaintwere substantiated and I was relieved, but I did notfeel vindicated. My offender’s supporters impugnedmy character, refused to cooperate with me regard-ing work-related tasks and completely shunned me.I did find solace in the fact my offender would nolonger be able to prey upon the two other womenwho came forward during my case.In the end, I was battered and bruised. I had

displaced anger and found it difficult to trust anyleader. I was angry at myself. The nightmares con-tinued and the world was no longer a safe place forme. I did seek help, but I had gone so far within, itwas difficult for anybody to reach me.I knew I allowed him to change who I was. I was

no longer the sweet, jovial and passionate woman Ialways was. I became a defensive, aggressive andmean woman — a woman I did not recognize.A year later I saw him as I was leaving a doctor’s

appointment and lowered my eyes and head. Thevoice I was regaining rose up and said, “You havenothing to be ashamed of.” I looked my offender inhis eyes until he lowered his head and eyes. He didthe walk of shame that day.At that moment, I was released from the burden

of trauma I was carrying around with me daily. I nolonger have nightmares and am learning to trustmy leaders and people in general again. I smile andlaugh daily. That mean girl is gone for good.The help of the chaplaincy, my spiritual support,

victim advocates and mental health paved the wayfor my peace and love of life again. Not only did theyvalidate my reality, but they brought stability andsafety into my world that was turned upside down.Therapeutic work in counseling provided for

healing and restoration. I highly encouraged allvictims to seek help. Strength and resilience restsupon our ability to reach out to others in our time ofneed. Shame belongs solely to the perpetrator.As I mentioned earlier, there are three phases

in the process of sexual harassment and assault.I spoke of intrusion and desensitization: the lastphase is isolation. Isolation is the goal of every per-petrator in order to accomplish a full-fledge sexualassault. I am eternally grateful my ordeal never ledto isolation.I am empowered because of knowledge. I am

empowered because I am no longer silent. I am nolonger a victim.

Commentary: I will no longer be a victim

By Amanda Kraus RodriguezU.S. Army InstallationManagement Command

Lt. Gen. David Halversontook command of the U.S.Army Installation ManagementCommand from Lt. Gen. MichaelFerriter during a ceremony onMacArthur Parade Field, JointBase San Antonio — Fort SamHouston, April 8.Halverson, who also took over as

the Army’s Assistant chief of stafffor installation management, cameto IMCOM from the U.S. ArmyTraining and Doctrine Command,where he served as deputy com-manding general for almost twoyears.“When we go to war, it is IMCOM

that stays home and takes care ofour families,” said U.S. Army ViceChief of Staff Gen. John Campbell,who presided over the ceremony.“So, we put our best and bright-est to that task. I have full faithin this new team,” Campbell said,congratulating Halverson on his

accomplishments and ability tocarry on, facing the challenges oftoday’s Army.The ceremony was attended by

JBSA senior leaders, civic part-ners from the City of San Antonioand IMCOM region and garrisoncommand teams, headquartersstaff, employees and families.In his first address as ACSIM

and IMCOM commanding general,Halverson expressed gratitude forhis family and the opportunity tolead IMCOM. Halverson pledgedto continue unwavering in theservice of Soldiers and families.“Karen and I are so pleased and

proud to be here today,” Halversonsaid. “We’re excited to continueto serve. To Mike and Margie [Lt.Gen. and Mrs. Ferriter], I wouldlike to especially thank you bothfor your hard work. IMCOM andACSIM set the conditions of Armysuccess.”Halverson concluded his remarks

by saying that both he and Karenwould put every effort into ensur-

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By George MarkfelderJFHQ-NCR/MDWPublic

Affairs

More than 60 veteransattended an Army wreath-laying ceremony at the Tombof theUnknowns at ArlingtonNational Cemetery as partof an Honor Flight CapitalRegion tour, April 5.Maj. Gen. Jeffrey S.

Buchanan, Joint ForceHeadquarters-NationalCapital Region and the U.S.Army Military District ofWashington commandinggeneral greeted and escort-ed the veterans during theirtime at ANC.Honor Flight Capital Region’s

mission is to provide veterans living inthe greater D.C.-Maryland-NorthernVirginia area with a free trip to visitthose memorials dedicated to theveterans’ sacrifice and service, andto allow the veterans to experiencea special day of honor and remem-brance.The group’s goal is to locate, encour-

age and enable willing and able areaveterans to visit their memorials onthe National Mall. Priority is givento World War II veterans and termi-nally ill veterans of the Korean andVietnamWars.Honor Flight Capital Region is a

fiscally sponsored project of UnitedCharitable Programs – a registered501(c)(3) public charity. Donations aretax-deductible as allowed by law.

Heroes honor their own atArlington National Cemetery

PHOTO BY GEORGE MARKFELDER

Maj. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan, Joint ForceHeadquarters - National Capital Region and theU.S. Army Military District of Washington com-manding general greets veterans participating inan Honor Flight Capital Region tour, as they lay awreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at ArlingtonNational Cemetery, April 5.


shown us in the Navy,and not just in therecent past,” he said.“The Washington NavyYard is a historic iconin the National CapitalRegion.”The festival was

started with a JointForces Color Guard pre-sentation of the nation’scolors. Veterans fromthe Armed ForcesRetirement Homeof Washington werealso in the audiencefor the opening cer-emony. Following theevent, several audiencemembers approachedthe veterans to thankthem for their service.Soldiers from Better

Opportunities forSingleSoldiers and Marinesfrom the Single Marine

Program were at thefestival’s 7th StreetLanding venue sellinghot dogs, popcorn andcotton candy in supportof both programs.“We’ve got cotton

candy and hot dogsgoing on,” said Pfc.Christopher Herea ofThe Old Guard as hedished up the treats tohungry festival goers.The U.S. Army Band

Downrange rocked thecrowds as the sun setwith their renditionsof the latest pop hitsand patriotic favorites.They were followed bythe U.S. Army Blues,who performed leadingup to the fireworksdisplay that colored thesky over the Potomacfor about 30 minutes.

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PHOTOS BY RACHEL LARUE

Top: Spc. Anthony George, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment(The Old Guard), makes cotton candy while workingas a volunteer during the Southwest WaterfrontFireworks Festival, part of the National CherryBlossom Festival, April 5 in Washington, D.C. BetterOpportunities for Single Soldiers and the SingleMarine Program sold food and beverages at the fes-tival.Right: Fireworks explode over the water near theSouthwest Waterfront in Washington, D.C., duringthe Southwest Waterfront Fireworks Festival, partof the National Cherry Blossom Festival, April 5. Thefestival included activities, music and fireworks.

Staff Sgt. Martha Krabill interacts with audience members after per-forming with The U.S. Army Band’s Downrange during the SouthwestWaterfront Fireworks Festival, part of the National Cherry BlossomFestival, April 5, in Washington, D.C. The festival included activities,music and fireworks.Nelson Frank, right, performs during the Southwest Waterfront Fireworks

Festival, part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, on the Cherry BlossomStage April 5, in Washington, D.C. The festival included activities, music andfireworks.


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ing the continued success of the command andlooked forward most to getting to know the team.A West Point graduate, Halverson served tours

of duty in both Operation Iraqi Freedom andOperation Enduring Freedom. Prior to joiningTRADOC, he served as the commanding generalof the U.S. Army Fires Center of Excellence andFort Sill, Okla.Campbell said that as a long-time friend

and battle buddy of both incoming and outgo-ing general officers, he was especially glad topreside. He commended Ferriter for his tirelessefforts in support of the Army family.“I’ve known Mike Ferriter for 30 years. Mike

Ferriter’s accomplishments reflect his will andhis work. Under his leadership, IMCOM hasexcelled,” said Campbell. The Army Vice Chiefof Staff sited Ferriter’s many accomplishmentsin support of Army communities, such as GoldStar recognition and survivor support, institut-ing a culture of fitness, defining IMCOM’s rolesin readiness and resilience and above all teambuilding. “Mike is a team player, who buildscohesion and, as he so often remarks, alwaysplays with his cards out.”Ferriter served as both the ACSIM and IMCOM

commander since November 2011. Under hisleadership, IMCOM successfully navigatedthrough many challenges, such as sequestrationand government shutdown. He worked to raiseawareness of critical issues affecting Soldiers,families and civilians. Under his command,IMCOM improved child development center pro-cesses, broadened access to services for Gold Starfamilies - survivors of the fallen - and helpeddefine Army readiness and resilience throughmore than 150 programs and services.“IMCOM has global reach,” said Ferriter,

at the ceremony. “Two-thirds of the world iscovered by water and the other third is coveredby IMCOM.”Drawing attention to the impact that the

command has on Army mission success, Ferriterrecalled his proudest work: honoring survivors.“Somewhere in the Army today is a two-year-

old whose father or mother was killed in combat,”he said. “[Caring for him] - that’s what it’s allabout.”Ferriter intends to retire this year. The cer-

emony is scheduled to take place at Fort Benningwith his bride, Margie and a host of family andfriends attending.Ferriter had special words of thanks for the

Gold Star families in attendance and for theircourage to tell their stories for a series of publicservice announcements. He recognized his familyincluding his father, now deceased who enteredthe Army as a private, fought during WWII andraised a “great Army family;” he also thanked hisbrother, John Ferriter, for his inspiration and hiswife.“Margie, I couldn’t have done this without

you,” Ferriter said. “Lastly to the men andwomen of Installation Management Commandhe gave one last order, “Do your best and never,never, never quit.”

By George MarkfelderJFHQ-NCR/MDW Public

Affairs

Gen. Shigeru Iwasaki, chiefof staff, Joint Staff, JapanSelf-Defense Forces was offi-cially greeted upon his arrivalin the United States by Gen.Martin Dempsey, the chair-man of the Joint Chiefs ofStaff at an arrival ceremonyheld at Fort Lesley J. McNair,April 3.Dempsey greeted Iwasaki

on the steps of the NationalDefense University, America’spremier joint professionalmilitary education institu-tion, and the two discussedtopics of mutual interest totheir nations.During a short exchange of

mementos between the twoleaders, Iwasaki commentedthat the relationship betweenthe United States and Japanis the best it has ever been inthe history of his nation.Iwasaki is the 4th Chief

of Staff of the Joint StaffCouncil of the Japan Self-Defense Forces and is thehighest-ranking militaryofficer in Japan. He ranksthird in the overall chain ofcommand, after the prime minister and theminister of defense.Later in the day, Iwasaki and Maj.

Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan, the Joint ForceHeadquarters-National Capital Region

and the U.S. Army Military District ofWashington commanding general, partici-pated in an Armed Forces Full Honor WreathLaying Ceremony at Arlington NationalCemetery.

U.S.-Japan military leadersconvene at Fort McNair

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PHOTO BY JOEL MARTINEZ

Army Lt. Gen. David D. Halverson accepts the colorsfrom Army Gen. John F. Campbell, United States Armyvice chief of staff and presiding officer, and assumesduties as the Installation Management Command com-mander and assistant chief of staff for InstallationManagement, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston,during a change of command ceremony April 8. Halversonserved as deputy commanding general for the U.S. ArmyTraining and Doctrine Command at Fort Eustis, Va.,before this assignment.

PHOTO BY GEORGE MARKFELDER

Gen. Shigeru Iwasaki, Chief of Staff, Joint Staff, Japan Self-Defense Forces(right) and Maj. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan, the Joint Force Headquarters -National Capital Region and the U.S. Army Military District of Washingtoncommanding general exchange mementos after participating in an ArmedForces Full Honor Wreath Laying Ceremony at Arlington National CemeteryApril 3.

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This map, released by the U.S. Army’s Criminal Investigation Command, depicts the path ofSpc. Ivan Lopez, the alleged shooter, April 2. In eight minutes, Lopez allegedly fired more than35 rounds of .45 caliber, ball ammunition, according to Chris Grey, spokesman for the CriminalInvestigative Command. Grey briefed reporters April 7; below is a summary of what investigatorsbelieve happened:- A verbal altercation between Lopez and another Soldier ensued at the intersection of Bldg.

39001 (circled in red) and Tank Destoyer Blvd.- After exiting the building, the subject used his privately-owned vehicle to to drive north along

73rd St., firing his weapon at two Soldiers (circled in yellow), wounding one of them.- Turning west onto Motorpool Rd., he went to Bldg. 40027 (circled in green), where he allegedly

shot and killed another Soldier and wounded two more.- The subject then allegedly drove toward 73rd St. and fired into the windshield of a moving

vehicle (depicted by the blue box), wounding the passenger.- Next, the subject allegedly shot and wounded a Soldier walking outside of Bldg. 33026, 1st

Medical Brigade (circled in blue), before entering the building and allegedly killing another Soldier.- After a final drive southbound on 72nd St., the subject exited his vehicle (circled in purple),

walked eastbound across the parking lot of Bldg. 39002, where he is alleged to have taken his ownlife with his .45 caliber pistol after being fired upon by a military police officer (the officer’s bulletdid not strike the subject, according to the Armed Forces medical examiner).

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Fort Hood

The week after...ByNick SimeoneArmed Forces Press

ServiceFor the second time

since a mass shootingat Fort Hood, Texas,five years ago, PresidentBarack Obama returnedto the Army post April9 to again pay tribute toSoldiers cut down by oneof their own, offering con-dolences to the families ofthose killed by an Armyspecialist last week andacknowledging that “partof what makes this sopainful is that we’ve beenhere before.”“Once more, Soldiers

who survived foreign warzones were struck downhere at home, where theyare supposed to be safe,”Obama told mourningfamilies and members ofthe Fort Hood communi-ty. “This tragedy tears awound still raw from fiveyears ago,” the presidentsaid during a ceremonyheld at the same locationwhere he eulogized the13 people killed by ArmyMaj. Nidal Malik Hasanin Nov. 2009.“It was love for country

that inspired these threeAmericans to put on theuniform and join thegreatest Army the worldhas ever known. … Theylived those shining valuesof loyalty, duty, honor thatkeep us strong and free.”Obama recalled how all

threeof thosekilledservedin Iraq or Afghanistan,and that Ferguson andOwens were cut downwhile trying toprevent thegunman, Spc. Ivan Lopez,from claiming furthervictims.As this second shooting

at Fort Hood has shown,the president said, it willnever be possible to elimi-nate the risk of such inci-dents. “But as a nation,we can do more to helpcounsel those withmentalhealth issues, to keepfirearms out of the handsof those who are havingsuch deep difficulties,” headded.He pledged that as

commander in chief heis determined that “wewill continue to step upour efforts to reach ourtroops and veterans whoare hurting, to deliverthem the care that theyneed and to make surewe never stigmatize thosewho have the courage toseek help.”While Obama said

the exact motive for lastweek’sshootingsisstillnotknown, investigators havesaid Lopez had arguedwith members of his unitjust prior to opening fireand also was being eval-uated for mental healthissues, although mentalillness has not been iden-tified as a factor in therampage.

Obama eulogizes Soldiers killed in tragedy

The Fallen...

What happened?

Army Staff Sgt.Carlos LazaneyRodriguez, 38, fromAguadilla, Puerto Rico,enlisted in February1995 as a unit supplyspecialist. He wasassigned to the 21stCombat SupportHospital, 1st MedicalBrigade, as a unitsupply sergeant. Hehad deployed to Kuwaitand Iraq.

Army Sgt. TimothyWayne Owens, 37, fromEffingham, Ill., enlist-ed in July 2004 as amotor transport opera-tor. He was assigned tothe 49th TransportationBattalion, 4thSustainment Brigade,13th SustainmentCommand, as a heavyvehicle driver. He haddeployed to Iraq andKuwait.

Army Sgt. First ClassDanielMichaelFerguson,39, from Mulberry, Fla.,enlisted in July 1993 asa transportation man-agement coordinator. Hewas assigned to the 49thTransportationBattalion,4thSustainmentBrigade,13th SustainmentCommand, as a transpor-tation supervisor. He haddeployed to Kuwait, Iraqand Afghanistan.


Communication: Atwo-way streetBy Brig. Gen. Timothy J. EdensDirector, U.S. Army Safety

In my last column, I promised to talk about mes-saging and how we can effectively convey the safetymessage to our Soldiers. I’ve pondered that a lot sincethen, and I’d like to share some thoughts with younow. Keep in mind I don’t have a perfect solution foreveryone, but this can at least serve as a conversationstarter— after all, it’s about communication!First, and perhaps most importantly, neither I nor

many of you talk the way Soldiers communicate withone another today. That’s not a slam on anyone’s age;it’s just a fact. We’re older, and instead of relatingto young Soldiers as peers, we might come across asparental. Numerousmen andwomen in our ranks arejust a few short months or years removed from theirfamily homes, and they often view this communicationstyle as equal parts frustrating and condescending.Obviously, that’s not effective.This is already a rules-based Army, and if you ask

random young privates on the street what safety is

about, they’ll probably describe the pains of reflectivebelts and boring safety briefs. One idea to help usmove past that mindset is to start utilizing the “greatcommunicators” in our formations. You know whothey are: the unofficial leaders of a platoon or battlebuddy group. They know how to talk andmake peoplelisten; we need them to buy into and convey the safetymessage for us. They can be invaluable assets, but wehave to let them have a role and voice first.

We must also frame our messages in a way thatresonate within the ranks. Soldiers talking to Soldiersis the best method for actually communicating themessage, but formulating what’s to be said is a littlemore nuanced.Soldiers need to understand safety isn’t just per-

sonal, that it’s also part of the big picture of operationalreadiness. The trick is getting the individual Soldierto understand that by doing his or her part in think-

ing through risk and applying mitigation strategies,whether for on- or off-duty activities, they impactunit readiness. Soldiers aren’t just a number fillinga needed slot; our people make this Army great, andeveryone, regardless of rank, plays an important partin the organization.Weneed tomake them feel neededand necessary, because the simple fact is, they are.The communication issue is one we’ve been trying

to solve for many years, not just in safety but in allimportant areas in our Army. There is not a perfectanswer, and we shouldn’t waste time chasing a magicbullet that doesn’t exist. The art of communication isconstantly evolving, and with the science of technol-ogy, it’s changing faster than ever. I couldn’t imaginetext speak as a young twenty-something, just asmanySoldiers today can’t imagine party lines or rotaryphones. But we ought to take the opportunity tolearn from one another to determine the best meansof communicating the critical message of safety as apersonal and unit readiness imperative, i.e., a combatmultiplier.As leaders, we all acknowledge safety is relevant

in everything we do. Getting Soldiers to understandthat is the challenging part, and if nothing else, I hopeI’ve given you some ideas to think about. With springalready here and summer just around the corner, weneed to start communicating our messages now. Askyour Soldiers what they think and take their answersseriously. Communication can be effective only if it’stwo-way.Enjoy these first days of spring, and remember, to

really play hard, wemust always play it safe.Army Safe is Army Strong!

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What a wonderful life this great,altruistic, loving man lived.Donald Allan MacLennan,PhD Physicist, at age 77, passedaway in Gaithersburg, MD, onFebruary 28, 2014, after a valiant,year-long battle withundifferentiated NeuroendocrineMerkel Cell Cancer. Born inSanturce, Puerto Rico,MacLennan was a man of greatdignity who grew up inSacramento, California, where heattended public schools. Hegraduated from University ofCalifornia at Berkeley, with

honors in Engineering and a PhD in Physics.Highly respected as an “inspiration” with a reputation for “brilliance”among his colleagues, Donald enjoyed a distinguished career, known forhis creativity, shown in a vast range of expertise. His contributionsranged from designing nuclear reactors to fluorescent lamps at GeneralElectric Company, to technical management of the flash sources businessat EG&G, (now Perkin Elmer), to developing defense against ImprovisedExplosive Devices (IEDs) at BAE Systems. Following five years at BAE,Donald went on, well past retirement age, to add significant input to theJoint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization (JIEDDO) withthe Department of Defense (DOD) and through Lanmark Technology andIdeal Innovations, Inc.; and to take part as a consultant in projectdevelopment for the Pentagon. Donald was dedicated to the prevention ofloss of life of innocent civilians and young troops in the Middle East.During his years as a Principal Research Scientist in the Washington D.C.area, where Don led projects in electrodeless lamps, MacLennandiscovered a lamp excitation method, characterized by an expert witnessas a “once in a decade” breakthrough. Along the way, he was issued 12patents, (five pending) and was one of the designers of the SulfurLighting System, recognized with many international awards in 1995.Don was a happy family man who loved to share his technical expertiseby helping other home owners at the Courtyards at Rio TownhomeCommunity, where he served as the lighting committee, “the man whokept the yard lamps on.”The HOA board is installing a new street lamp in his honor with a plaquededicated to his name.A Scottish Memorial for Donald MacLennan, with bagpipes will be heldon Saturday, April 12, at 3:00 P.M., at the River Road UnitarianUniversalist Church, 6301 River Road, Bethesda, MD 20817. All areinvited. Please call the church for directions.Donald is survived by an adoring wife, Rosalind, a twin sister, DianaRecord, a retired school teacher, who lives in Las Vegas, Nevada, and ayounger brother, Rod MacLennan, a retired airline first officer/captain forEastern Airlines, who now is head of his own business, Airline Captainfor a Day, in Las Vegas, and a large extended family.MacLennan took great pride in his marriage of 47 years to his lovingwife, Rosalind Lacy MacLennan, and his three grown children, Nicole,son-in-law, Dr. Leon Henderson-MacLennan, who live in PacificPalisades, California, Duane, who is a manager at Farmer BrothersCoffee in Los Angeles, and Alicia, a pilot and first officer for QatarAirways in Doha, Qatar; and granddaughters, Maribel, 6, Gabriela age 3.Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the American Cancer Societyin memory of Donald A. MacLennan.

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