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Survivor OutreachServices assistsfamilies of fallenservicemembers

By Damien SalasPentagram Staff Writer

For the Survivors of deceased activeduty servicemembers, finding the resiliencenecessary for coping with life’s everydayadjustments and stressors requires a teameffort. On the Fort Myer portion of JointBase Myer-Henderson Hall, SurvivorOutreach Services (SOS) is operatedby a two-person team dedicated to con-necting individuals with supportive andfinancial resources.“We help surviving families dealing

with the loss of their loved ones who werean active duty servicemember, regard-less of the cause of death,” said SandraBrown, SOS support coordinator. “It islooking at their situation and identifyingthe grief-related, needed resources eitheron or off the garrison.”Brown’s responsibility is to work with

surviving families who need grief resourcesand any other non-financial issues that maycome up. SOS reaches out also to commu-nity organizations near the family’s homeor work to provide needed service, shesaid. SOS provides unlimited services foras long as the family desires, and reassuresSurvivors are continuously connected.Several peer non-government organiza-

tions exist to support the families of thefallen. These include, but are not limitedto: American Gold Star Mothers, Inc.,Gold Star Wives, Tragedy AssistanceProgram for Survivors, Bereaved Parents

of the USA and Compassionate Friends.While surviving families are grieving,

dealing with financial matters can beas challenging as achieving emotionalstability. SOS Financial Counselor JinLim provides advice on topics such asinvestment, retirement andmoneymanage-

ment to keep surviving families in goodfinancial health.“Depending on what Survivors’ finan-

cial needs are, my counseling can vary,”said Lim. “I work with some families thathave very basic needs such as budgetingor credit counseling, but some families I

meet with are well established financiallyand just need a second opinion on theirinvestments or estate planning.”She also offers advice on the Heroes

Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act,or HEART Act, which may provide

By Julia LeDouxPentagram Staff Writer

Corpsman up!Those words have historically sent

an enlisted Navy medic rushing tothe side of an injuredMarine on thebattlefield.But now they take on a new

meaning at Headquarters andService Battalion, HeadquartersMarine Corps, Henderson Hall, as

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National prescriptiontake-back day

Turn in your unwanted, unused, expiredprescription and non-prescription medicationsSept. 26 during national prescription take-backday at the Fort Myer commissary from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m. Intravenous solutions, injectables andsyringes will not be accepted due to the potentialhazards posed by blood-borne pathogens. This isa great opportunity to turn in and safely disposeof all your unwanted or unused prescriptiondrugs. For more information, call George Suberat 703-696-3900.

Spirit of America: finalperformances

The final performances of this year’s Spiritof America will be performed in Hershey, Pa.Sept. 26 and 27 and the JBM-HH communityis welcome to attend. Spirit of America is one ofthe Army’s largest community outreach programsand is designed to increase awareness of theArmy’s rich heritage and showcase its premierceremonial units. The history of the nation willcome to life through historical reenactments,musical entertainment and precisionmilitary drill.The performances are free and open to the

public, but tickets are required. For more infor-mation about tickets and time, log onto www.soa.mdw.army.mil.

Fall Family Fun FestivalThe New Parent Support Program will host

its 4th annual Fall Family Fun Festival Sept. 27from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cpl. Terry L. SmithGymnasium on theHendersonHall portion of thejoint base. Headquarters and Service Battalionand MCCS’s Marine and Family Programs,Behavioral Health Program hold this event inorder to provide family centered entertainmentand education to military and DoD families withyoung children. The focus will be on sharinginformation with participants about the NPSP inan enjoyable and safe environment while providing

see NEWS NOTES, page 4

News Notes

Strengthening Survivors

There’s anew Docon thejoint base

New fire station mural remembersFort Myer, JBM-HH firefighters

see SOS, page 4

By Jim DresbachPentagram Staff Writer

The barracks and office space atthe Joint BaseMyer-Henderson HallFire Department building recentlyreceived new coats of paint and avisual upgrade, but one six-foot bynine-foot section of wall was set asidefor fireman Cory Drake.A dabbling artist and muralist,

Drake had plans for the 54-square-foot section of the JBM-HH firehouse.Inspired by a 1918 photograph of Fort

Myer firemen, Drake has produceda multi-perspective, impressionistmural that honors past installationfire fighters.“We had a bit of a discussion what

to do about a mural if we were goingto do one,” said Drake, who has beenat the JBM-HH Fire DepartmentsinceMarch 2003. “The timing wasreally good because we just repaintedthe halls here. Every single guy inthis outfit had something to do withmaking the building look a littlebetter, and this seems to be where

my talents fell.”Drake started the mural in late

August after fellow firemen screenedold-time photos. Eventually chosenwas aWorldWar I-era image featuringtwo hose men working in front of anAmerican LaFrance Army firetruck.To add a personal touch to the

mural, Drake has added and willcontinue to add past Fort Myerfirefighter names within the mural.Names of former base firemen wereunearthed by JBM-HHFD’s Alex

see MURAL page 4

see CORPSMAN, page 4

PHOTO BY RACHEL LARUE

Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew L. Cianchetti, Headquarters and ServiceBattalion, Headquarters Marine Corps, Henderson Hall poses for a photo-graph Sept. 15. Cianchetti is the new independent duty corpsman.

GRAPHIC BY HELEN KLEIN

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Each week, “Caption This” will feature a photo taken on base. It’s up to youto figure out the best, funniest or craziest caption that describes what’s goingon in the picture. The only rule is you have to KEEP IT CLEAN!“Caption This” submissions can be sent to [email protected], left

in the comments on www.facebook.com/jbmhh or dropped off at HeadquartersBldg. 59, suite 116. Don’t forget to add the “Caption This” number, your name,rank or position and where you work.The winner’s name, caption and the photo will be printed in the newspaper.

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Community SpotlightName: Cynthia Hannah.

Job title/where do you work: Alcohol and DrugControl Officer (ADCO); Army Substance AbuseProgram.

Military service or other unit name: U.S. Army(retired), 22 years of service.

What’s the most rewarding part of yourcurrent position and why? The most rewardingpart of my job is knowing that what we do is trulyhelping the entire military community (Soldiers,family members, retirees and the civilian workforce).Although some individuals are reluctant to cometo us because of who we are, “Substance Abuseprofessionals,” when they accept the assistance we can provide, they leave withthe tools needed to assist them in making better decisions and improving theirway of life.

Favorite quote: Philippians 4:13, which reads, “I can do all things throughChrist which strengthens me.”

Favorite sports team: New Orleans Saints/Louisiana State UniversityTigers. I was born and raised in Louisiana, so I have to stay true to them.

Favorite books: I enjoy reading many different authors however, Joel Osteenis at the top of my list.

Favorite band/music artist:My favorite artist is KEM.

Favorite movie:Navy SEALs.

Favorite place you’ve ever traveled to or been stationed: I wasstationed in Okinawa, Japan, for five years with the ASAP program after Iretired from the Army. It is the best kept secret in the military.

What do you like most about working on/visiting JBM-HH? I had thepleasure to visit JBM-HH while assigned to HQDA G1. During that time, Iwitnessed the fife and drum team practice and stopped to render honors duringa funeral precession with the horse-driven coffin. While it was an emotionalexperience, it was also something that a person can never forget. The attentionto detail of our military personnel and their dedication to the mission wouldmake anyone proud to serve on this installation.

What do you like most about living in the National Capital Region?Not only are there a lot of things to do in the area, it is rich in history. I lookforward to visiting all the monuments, historical sites and of course shopping.I just have to pace myself.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received: Be careful of what you sayto others. Once it’s said, you can’t take it back.

If you won the lottery, what would you do? After paying my tithes, Iwould invest most of it for retirement, pay off a few bills, of course give tocharity, the first being Wounded Warriors and St. Jude’s Children Hospital,and help family members.

STAFF SGT. JENNIFER C. JOHNSON

Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) perform during Spirit of America at Times Union Center in Albany, N.Y., Sept. 19. There are only twomore shows left this year, both within driving distance of the National Capital Region. See page 6 for details and more photos from the New York shows.

see SPOTLIGHT, page 8

By Julia LeDouxPentagram Staff Writer

With music, song and traditional food, JointBase Myer-Henderson Hall celebrated HispanicHeritage Month Sept. 17.“During Hispanic Heritage Month, the

nation heightens its attention to diversity andthe many contributions Hispanics have made tothe United States,” said Col. Mike Henderson,JBM-HH commander.

Members of The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’sOwn” took to the stage in front of an enthu-siastic crowd, performing such traditionalfavorites at “Mambo Jambo,” “Sambia” and“Blem Blem Blem.”“Hispanics, throughout history, are persons

of action and of success,” said saxophonist Sgt.1st Class Antonio Orta, a native of Guanica,Puerto Rico.

By Cory HancockJFHQ-NCR/MDW Public

Affairs

The recently-elected Presidentof Ukraine, Petro Poroshenko,laid a wreath at the Tomb of theUnknown Soldier in ArlingtonNational Cemetery, Sept. 18during a visit to the United States.Poroshenko was accompanied

byMaj. Gen. Laura J. Richardson,special assistant to the Secretaryof the Army for Legislative Affairsfor Headquarters, Departmentof the Army, during the ArmedForces Full Honors WreathLaying ceremony.Following the ceremony,

Poroshenko received a tour ofthe Memorial AmphitheaterDisplay Room and presentedJack E. Lechner, superintendent,Arlington National Cemetery,with a token of gratitude fromthe Ukrainian people, honoringthe sacrifice of America’s heroes.Earlier in the day, Poroshenko,

who assumed office in June,met with U.S. President BarackObama to discuss efforts topursue a diplomatic solutionregarding the crisis facingUkraine and addressed a jointsession of Congress.Prior to his arrival in America,

Poroshenko visited Ottawaand met with Canadian PrimeMinister Stephen Harper.Wreath layings are a regular

part of state visits to the UnitedStates as well as during nationally-significant events and holidays,according to Arlington NationalCemetery’s official website.Last week, U.S. Army Maj.

Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan, com-manding general, Joint ForceHead-quarters-National CapitalRegion/U.S. Army MilitaryDistrict of Washington, laida wreath at the tomb of 27thAmerican President WilliamHowardTaft, one of only twoU.S.presidents buried in ArlingtonNational Cemetery.

Charity receivesbumper crop of aidfrom Arlington House

garden

By Jim DresbachPentagram Staff Writer

Nearly two centuries of local agriculturehistory and a rejuvenated garden plot haveturned multi- bushels of herbs, vegetablesand fruits into a charitable bonanza atRobert E. Lee’s Arlington House thisgrowing season.A restored kitchen garden neighboring

the past home of GeorgeWashington ParkeCustis and Civil War General Lee hasyielded 1,000 pounds of fresh vegetables fordonation to the Arlington Food AssistanceCenter (AFAC).According to the National Park Service,

which operates the historic house andgrounds inside Arlington NationalCemetery, the produce tally representsquite a spike in productivity. During 2013,just 200 pounds of food were grown andshipped off-site for the hungry.

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Producingproduce

President ofUkraine laysa wreath atTomb of theUnknowns

see HERITAGE, page 7

Celebración Mesde la Hispanidad

The U.S. Army Band performance scheduleSept. 267:30 p.m.

The U.S. Army Military District ofWashington presents its Spirit of America show atGiant Center in Hershey, Pa.

Sept. 27noon

The U.S. Army Blues will perform at theWolfTrap National Park for the PerformingArts inVienna,Va.This event is structured around First Lady Michelle Obama’sLet’s Move Outside initiative with an overarching theme of music, dance, health andfitness.The program runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., but the Blues’ “Swamp Romp”performance is scheduled for noon.

Sept. 272 p.m., 7:30 p.m.

The U.S. Army Military District ofWashington presents its Spirit of America show atGiant Center in Hershey, Pa.

Sept. 283 p.m.

The U.S. Army Chorus will perform in concert at the Burke United MethodistChurch in Burke,Va.The Chorus will perform a program of gospel, Broadway tunesand Beach Boys songs.

Oct. 112:10 p.m.

The U.S. Army Chorus will perform during a lunchtime concert series at St. John’sChurch at Lafayette Square,Washington, D.C.

Oct. 37:30 p.m.

The U.S. Army Blues presents another clinic and concert performance at SydnorPerformance Hall at Lynchburg College in Lynchburg,Va.

Performances are free and open to the public,unless otherwise noted. All outdoor concerts aresubject to cancellation or location change due toweather considerations. Please call 703-696-3399for up-to-date information on concert cancella-tions or location changes. For additional detailsand a full calendar of performances, visit www.usarmyband.com/event-calendar.html.

Community

PHOTO BY CORY HANCOCK

Petro Poroshenko, president ofUkraine, prays during an ArmedForces Full Honor Wreath LayingCeremony at the Tomb of theUnknown Soldier at ArlingtonNational Cemetery Sept. 18.

see GARDEN, page 7

PHOTO BY STAFF SGT. JENNIFER C. JOHNSON


Sgt. Maj. Mercy Diez, vocalist, sings during Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s celebration of HispanicHeritage Month, Sept. 17, in Brucker Hall. The U.S. Army Band performed a selection of music tocelebrate Hispanic heritage.


Sandy Newton, left, and Diane Erbland work in the vegetable garden next to Arlington House in Arlington National CemeterySept. 19. The food grown in the garden is donated to the Arlington Food Assistance Center.


potential tax benefits tosurviving family memberswho are recipients of thedeath gratuity and/orService Members GroupLife Insurance.Although Survivor

Outreach Services is anArmy Family program,SOSwill not turn away sur-viving familymembers fromother military branches.The office services familiesin Prince George andMontgomery Counties inMaryland, Washington,D.C., the counties ofFairfax and Arlington, as

well as Falls Church, Va.,and Alexandria, Va.For more information

on the Survivor OutreachServices program, visitwww.sos.army.mil, or callthe JBM-HHSOS office at703-696-8846/8847. Theoffice is located in Bldg.203 on the Fort Myerportion of JBM-HH.

Editor’s note: This is thesecond in a continuing seriesof articles about the variousprograms and services offeredthrough Army CommunityService, which will mark 50years of service to service-members, veterans and theirfamilies next year.

lots of bounce houses, games, prizes and arts andcrafts. Participation is open to any parent with a childage 5 and under. Expectant parents, single parents,stepparents and other eligible military beneficiariesare welcome to participate. For more information,call 703-614-7208 or visit www.mccsHH.com.

Domestic Violence Awareness MonthJoin Joint BaseMyer-HendersonHall Commander

Col. Mike Henderson at the National DomesticViolence Awareness Month event, “Breaking theSilence through Art”Oct. 1 at noon at the CommunityCenter, Bldg. 405. For more information, call 703-696-1200. Additionally, there will be a DomesticViolence AwarenessMonth kick-off event at the JavaCafé at theMarine Corps Exchange on HendersonHall Oct. 2 at 9 a.m. For more information aboutthat event, or for a complete listing ofMCCS-hostedDomestic Violence AwarenessMonth activities, call703-693-9146.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month1-mile Dog Walk

MCCS Henderson Hall’s Marine and FamilyPrograms announces the Family Advocacy Program“Four-legged Friends Against Domestic Violence”dog walk Oct. 11. Registration begins at 8 a.m.on the top deck of the Marine Corps Exchangeparking garage. DoD identification card holdersand their dogs are invited to walk the one mile tobring awareness of the correlation between animalabuse and domestic violence. “Chesty” fromMarineBarracks Washington will be aboard HendersonHall to support his fellow dog friends and for photoopportunities. Refreshments will be provided by theUSO. Prizes will be awarded for the best dresseddog and owner combination, and participants areencouraged to wear purple. For more information,please call 703-693-9146.

College Bound WorkshopJoin the school liaisons from MCCS Henderson

Hall and Naval District of Washington at a collegeinformation workshop Oct. 2, 10 – 11 a.m. in con-ference room 3 (2C253) at the Pentagon. Theworkshop, open to DoD identification card holders,is designed to assist parents with the financial aspectsof sending their child to college. The topics include:Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA),Preparing Financially, Post 9/11, and availablescholarships for military-connected children. Pleaseregister by Oct. 1 by calling the MCCSHendersonHall school liaison at 703-693-8378.

Retiree Appreciation Dayset for Oct. 10

The annual Retiree Appreciation Day is scheduledfor Oct. 10 at Spates Community Club on the FortMyer portion of the joint base. Registration beginsat 8 a.m. The bus for the wreath-laying at the Tombof the Unknowns leaves Spates Community Clubat 8:30 a.m. For more information, call RetirementServices at 703-696-5948.

Baby BundlesPrepare your home and relationship for the changes

that are needed when your new baby arrives. Abrief overview of the labor and delivery process,newborn care and baby-proofing your home willbe discussed. Individuals will receive a bag of freebaby care and safety items. Registration required.The class is scheduled for Sept. 26 or Oct. 24 fromnoon to 2 p.m. in Bldg. 201 on the FortMyer portionof the joint base. For questions or to register, call703-696-3512.

Piano instructor neededThe Fort Myer Community Center is seeking a

piano/keyboard instructor to teach in the communitycenter. Interested individuals may contact CherylBerry at 270-798-5874 or via email at [email protected].

Junior wrestling coaches,participants sought

JBM-HH’s Child, Youth School Age Services juniorwrestling registration is underway until Nov. 14. Theprogram is open to children of eligible Department ofDefense personnel (DoD ID card holders, includingretirees and DoD civilians). The program is coed.To register, contact Parent Center Services, Bldg.483 on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base, at703-696-0313/4942. To get more information andto sign up to be a coach, contact Annette Engumat 703-696-3728 or [email protected].

Auto Craft Shop closureThe Auto Craft Shop on the Fort Myer portion

of the joint base will be closed through Oct. 1. Formore information, call 703-696-3470.

MPD closureEffective Oct. 1, theMilitary Personnel Division

will close the first Wednesday of each month from8 to 11:30 a.m. for training. MPD will close forlunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. daily effectiveOct. 1. For more information, call 703-696-3695.

Flu shot campaignsThe Rader Clinic annual influenza campaign is

expected to kick off mid-October pending vaccineavailability. The seasonal influenza vaccine will beoffered to all DEERS-eligible active duty militaryservicemembers, retirees, eligible beneficiaries (mustbe age 2 or older) and DoD civilians at theMemorialChapel Fellowship Room on the Fort Myer portionof the joint base. Dates and times will be publishedas soon as the vaccine is available. Rader Clinicenrolled children under the age of two must receivetheir vaccines in the Rader Clinic ImmunizationClinic or during a regularly-scheduled appointmentwith their providers. All beneficiaries above theage of two should receive their flu vaccines duringone of the scheduled flu clinics at the Memorial

Galien when he found log books whichdated back to the 1940s.When viewed, the mural reveals

different perspectives: From afar,the eyes focus on the overall sceneof firefighters in action, but whenstanding just yards from the art, thenames become the focus of the work.“You can’t see the names from

the front door,” Drake said of hiswork. “The farther you get down thehall, the names that jump out at youup close, disappear. The first namethat jumps out at you is ‘Campbell’and he was the fire chief here whenthis building was built. It stands toreason that his name would be a bitmore visible.”As of now, 70 to 80 names have

been interlocked within the mural.But others are also remembered

posthumously in Drake’s creation.The two individuals handling thehose represent a pair of firefighterswho have special significance for theJBM-HHFD crew.“The guy on the left represents – at

least to us – a guy who passed awaya couple years ago named Phil Bulerwho was a fireman here,” Drakeexplained. “The other guy representedin the mural is Chief Mike Thayerwho was, prior to Chief [Russell]Miller, the most recent fire chief wehad. He passed away from cancer.”While painting the mural, which

was done with no brush larger thana half inch, Drake picked off hours toavoid hallway traffic and earth tonecolors were selected to give the arta sepia photo look. The colors runmany shades of red and brown, andDrake admitted many paper plateswere used during color mixing.“For the choice of the colors, I went

with something that made it look likea sepia photo,” he said. “I decided togo with shades of brown and red.”

SOS, from page 1

Mural, from page 1

News Notes, from page 1

see NEWS NOTES, page 5


The mural, located in Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Fire Departmentbuilding, is painted from a historic photo of the Fort Myer Fire Department.Names of current and past department members are located in the mural.

Hospital Corpsman 2ndClass (FMF) MatthewCianchet t i recent lyreported to the battalionas a Fleet Marine Forcesqualified corpsman.“I monitor and do my

best to coordinate themedical readiness programfor the battalion, whichis spread throughout theD.C. area,” he said.Cianchetti is responsible

for tracking and reportingthe medical readiness ofroughly 1,800 Marinesattached to the bat-talion who are stationedthroughout the NationalCapital Region in loca-tions ranging from theWhite House to QuanticoMarine Corps Base.“If some Marine here

needs to go somewhereelse, if you aren’t qualifiedmedically to go, that wouldprohibit you from going,”Cianchetti explained.“Historically, medicinehas played a very criticalrole in military operations,and that’s really why I’mhere, to keep theMarinesmission ready.”In order to earn the

enlisted Fleet MarineForce warfare specialistdesignation, Cianchettiattended field medicalservice school, where hepassed theMarine physicalfitness test, a written test,and became familiar withweapons, land navigationand combat communica-tions used by the Corps.Essentially, the designationmakes him qualified forservice with theMarines.“It’s a pretty inter-

esting course,” he said.“It’s broken up into threephases. I had to do theground warfare element.I had to learn all aboutamphibious landingcraft, all the fun stuff.I had to learn MarineCorps history, weaponsand tactics.”Cianchetti relies on

modern technology tohelp him keep track of theMarines’ medical needs,which he said can be adaunting task since thereare 13 clinics throughoutthe National CapitalRegion where they cango for treatment.“There’s a big database

that tells you what shotsyou need, what examsyou’re due for, whateverannual medical needsyou need to take care of,”he explained.Cianchetti said his

family has a long tradi-tion of military service.His grandfather was aMarine who served duringWorldWar II and his fatherretired from the Army.After graduating frombasic training about fiveyears ago, the Missourinative found himselfwalking where his rela-tives walked.“I was the third genera-

tion in my family to go toOkinawa,” he said with alaugh. “My dad was therewhen he was in the Army.My grandfather was therein World War II.”Cianchetti, a native of

St. Louis, Mo., reportedfor duty at JBM-HH inAugust. His previousduty assignments includeOkinawa, Japan.

Corpsman, from page 1

Soldiers of the289th Military PoliceCompany, 3d U.S.Infantry Regiment TheOld Guard) train onthe collapsible batonon Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Sept.17. This was a col-laborative trainingsession with the JBM-HH’s Directorate ofEmergency Services.

PHOTO BY SGT. 1ST CLASS NICOLAS MORALES

To serve and protect


Chapel. Rader Clinic will also provide fluvaccines to all DEERS-eligible militaryretirees and their dependents (age 18and above) during the annual JBM-HHRetiree Appreciation Day event to be heldat the Spates Community Club Oct. 10,starting at 8:30 a.m. Vaccinations will begiven until the vaccine supply runs out.For additional information, please callthe updated Rader Clinic Flu Hotline at703-696-2994. This hotline will continueto be updated for the 2014-2015 influ-enza season.

Fuel station forgovernment vehiclestemporarily closed

The fuel station for government vehicleslocated at transportation motor pool onthe FortMyer portion of the joint base willbe temporarily closed beginning Sept. 29at 5 p.m. and will re-open Oct. 1 at 5:30a.m. This temporary closure is in supportof end of fiscal year inventory. Customersneeding to refuel government vehiclesduring this time are able to use the AAFESfueling stations or local gas stations usingtheir government purchase card. For moreinformation, call 703-696-7136.

CFC kick-off walk/runThis year’s CombinedFederal Campaign

will begin with a kick off 2K fun run and1K walk Oct. 1, beginning at 6:30 a.m. atthe FortMyer Fitness Center. Registrationtakes place at 5:30 a.m. at the fitness center.This event is free. For more information,call 703-696-0594.

Free southern country musicconcert Oct. 3

Keni Thomas, a former Army Rangerand current southern country rock musicartist, will perform at ConmyHall on theFort Myer portion of the joint base Oct.3 starting at 7 p.m. Admission is free,and food and beverages will be availablefor sale. For more information about theconcert, call 703-696-3469/3470.

Ethics training available onFort McNair and Fort MyerAll employees who are required to

file a financial disclosure must alsoreceive annual ethics training. Trainingfor members of the Military District ofWashington, Joint Forces-National CapitalRegion and Joint Base Myer-HendersonHall who have not received this training

must satisfy their training requirementsby attending one of the schedule sessions:Fort McNair, IADCAuditorium, Oct.

15 from 11 a.m. to noon and Nov. 5 from11 a.m. to noon; Fort Myer, Town Hall,Sept. 30 from 11 a.m. to noon, Oct. 24 from11 a.m. to noon and Nov. 18 from 11 a.m.to noon. For more information, contactAmanda O’Neil at [email protected] or Tracy Hernandez [email protected](202) 685-4582.

Critical Incident PeerSupport training Oct. 20-24The U.S. ArmyMilitary Police School,

Behavioral Sciences Education andTraining Division will train Soldiers,DoD civilians and JBM-HH communitymembers how to provide an avenue for theirpeers to “talk out” their personal/profes-sional problems regarding critical incidentsconfidentially with fellow responders/investigators (non-professionals) who notonly care a great deal about their well-being, but who also have a first-handunderstanding of their situations. Thetraining will be held at Spates CommunityClub Oct. 20-24. Limited seats available.Call 703-696-3512 for more informationor to register.

Hiring Heroes Career FairJBM-HH Soldier for Life is hosting a

Hiring Heroes Career Fair Nov. 6 from 9a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Spates CommunityClub. Servicemembers, veterans, retireesand familymembers arewelcome to networkwith employers from the Department ofDefense and other federal agencies andprivate sector firms. For more information,contact Sylvia Parker at 571-372-2124 oremail [email protected].

Monthly flea market Oct. 4The next monthly FMWR flea market

is scheduled for Oct. 4, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.,at the Community Center on the FortMyer portion of JBM-HH. Flea marketvendors sell clothes, trinkets, arts andcrafts, jewelry, and more. This event isfree to the public, but vendor tables cost$10. Set up of tables begins at 9 a.m. TheThose desiring to purchase table space orfor more information, call 703-696-3470.

DSTRESS available 24/7The United States Marine Corps chal-

lengesMarines andmembers of all services:win your personal battles. Help is avail-able through online chat or phone foranonymous, peer-to-peer counseling 24

hours a day, seven days a week. Onlinechat is at DSTRESSLINE.com or call1-877-476-7734.

Tutor and a BuddyThe Tutor and a Buddy program is

looking for military servicemembers tovolunteer their time at Barcroft ElementarySchool. For more information on howto get involved in the school year, call703-693-8378.

Need help? Knowsomeone who does? Suicide

is preventableThe Veterans Crisis Line connects

veterans and their loved ones in crisis withqualified, caring Department of VeteransAffairs responders 24 hours a day, sevendays a week, 365 days a year. For free,confidential support call 1-800-273-8255 and press 1, chat online, or send atext message to 838255. More folks carethan you might think. See some leaders’public service announcements at www.armyg1.army.mil/hr/suicide/spmonth/leader_message_psa.asp.

Distracted drivingis an epidemic

According to www.distraction.gov, dis-tracted driving is a dangerous epidemic onAmerica’s roadways. In 2012 alone, 3,328people were killed in distracted-drivingcrashes. Seventy-one percent of teens andyoung people say they have composed andsent text messages while driving and 78

percent of teens and young adults have reada text message while driving, accordingto the National Highway TransportationSafety Administration (www.nhtsa.gov).

Death noticeAnyone with debts owed to or by

the estate of Col. Thomas DeLeon, J8,National Guard Bureau, Arlington HallStation, must contact Capt. SarahMoore,the summary court martial officer forthe Soldier. DeLeon passed away Sept.5. Call Moore at 703-607-7703 or [email protected].

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PHOTO BY STAFF SGT. JENNIFER C. JOHNSON

A Soldier from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) performs during Spirit of America at Times Union Center in Albany, N.Y., Sept. 19.

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Final performancesfor the season areSept. 26, 27 inHershey, Pa.

By George MarkfelderJFHQ-NCR/MDW Public Affairs

Thousands cheered America’s Soldiersfrom the U.S. Army Military District ofWashington as they performed Spirit ofAmerica Sept. 19, a highly visual, live-action U.S. Army show at the TimesUnion Center in Albany, N.Y.Performed by America’s Soldiers, Spirit

of America captures the true stories of thosewho have answered the call to duty for thenation and pays tribute to the sacrificesand triumphs of the American Soldier.During the shows, Soldiers in historical

uniforms re-enact key moments in theU.S. Army and American history. There-enactments include battle scenes withshort periods of simulated gunfire and

performances by the Army’s elite cer-emonial units.The show features the U.S. Army Band

“Pershing’s Own” and Soldiers from the3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The OldGuard), the oldest active-duty infantry unitin the Army. Elements of The Old Guardinclude The U.S. Army Old Guard Fifeand Drum Corps, the Caisson Platoon,the Commander-in-Chief’s Guard, theContinental Color Guard and the U.S.Army Drill Team.Only one more Spirit of America per-

formance weekend is scheduled, Sept. 26and 27 at the Giant Center in Hershey,Pa. Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hallpersonnel are invited to attend the finalperformances. Hershey, Pa., is about a135 mile drive from Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall.Attendees are invited to connect and

share their photos and experiences withSpirit of America by using #SOA2014on Twitter and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MDWUSARMY.Although Spirit of America is free,

attendeesmust obtain a ticket to attend. Fordetails, visit spiritofamerica.mdw.army.mil.

Albany, N.Y., catches the Spirit of America

PHOTO BY JOSEPH B.LAWSON

Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) perform during Spirit ofAmerica at Times Union Center in Albany, N.Y., Sept. 20.

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“The growing seasonwill roll until the end ofOctober, so we’ll be evenpicking more vegetables,”AFAC volunteer gardenerSandy Newton said.“Right now, we’re stillpicking beans, peppers andokra, and we had grapes,blackberries and raspber-ries this year.”Throughout the 1800s,

a garden was close to theParke Custis and Lee estateto provide food to feed thefamilies and sustain thoseon the working plantation.During the Civil War,when Arlington Housewas occupied by the UnionArmy, the garden helpedfeed Northern Soldiers.As sweet corn, beets,

turnips, celery, tomatoes,squash and gourds havebeen recently harvested,the garden is also beingused as an educational tool.In addition to the bountydonated to AFAC, cash

crops like cotton, tobaccoand buckwheat are alsogrown to give visitors avisual familiarity with theplants and how they wereused in the 19th century.“With the help of AFAC,

numerous volunteers havebeen recruited to help andhave contributed events topromote the garden andhistoric culture than oncemade the land thrive,” aNPS press release said.“The park service hopesto expand the garden toits original glory to provideeven more food for theneedy and expand interpre-tation of the land throughmonthly events, as well aseveryday visitors.”One such event is

planned in the upcomingweeks. Arlington Houseand the garden will host aworking garden day Oct.11, which will focus onthe garden and those whoworked the land during thepre-Civil War days.

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The c e l e b r a t i onhonoring the contribu-tion, cultures and history ofHispanic Americans beganwhen Congress passed aresolution authorizing andrequesting the president toissue an annual proclama-tion designating one weekin September as NationalHispanic Heritage Week.In 1988, during the Reaganadministration, the week-long event was extendedto one month, from Sept.15 to Oct. 15. Orta saidthe date of Sept. 15 is sig-nificant because it is theanniversary of the inde-pendence of countries suchas Costa Rica, El Salvador,Guatemala, Honduras andNicaragua. Mexico andChile also celebrate theirindependence during the30-day period.The theme of this year’s

celebration is Hispanics: Alegacy of history, a presentof action and a future ofsuccess. Henderson notedthat collectively HispanicAmericans represent more

than 500 years of historyand the cultural traditionsof 20 nations.“They form a vital part of

America’s rich and diversesocial fabric,” he said.Henderson stressed that

America’s Hispanic sonsand daughters have nothesitated to show theirallegiance to the nation.“From the War of 1812

to themost recent conflictsin Iraq and Afghanistan,our nation’s history isfull of examples of braveHispanic men and womenwho have answered the callto arms,” he said.Henderson noted that

today Hispanics make upnearly six percent of theArmy’s commissionedofficers, eight percentof its warrant officersand 12 percent of itenlisted personnel.“Hispanics comprise

13 percent of enlistedMarines and six percentof our civilian workforce,”he continued.Following the concert,

attendees enjoyed tradi-tional foods and fellowship.

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Never forgotten

PHOTO BY STAFF SGT. LUISITO BROOKS

Col. Johnny Davis, the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) commander, leads a Joint Armed ForcesFull Honor Review in honor of National POW/MIA Recognition Day at the Pentagon, Sept. 19. The ViceChairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Adm. James A. Winnefeld Jr. and Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel,were guest speakers during the event.

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What advice do you have forsomeone getting stationed atJBM-HH? Since I’ve only beenhere a week, it’s hard to say. I wouldtell them to have some idea of wherethey would like to live. There areso many choices within the tri-statearea, that it’s almost impossible tomake that determination. I wouldalso tell them to go out and explore.There is so much to do in the areaand don’t be afraid to venture out alittle.

By David VergunArmy News Service

Should sequestration resume in fiscalyear 2016, “it will be very difficult for usto lead around the world. Fiscal year 2016is a breaking point,” said Army Chief ofStaff Gen. Ray Odierno, adding, “I’mnot seeing peace breaking out aroundthe world in [2016].”Odierno delivered his remarks Sept.

19 to the Defense Writers Group, at theFairmont Hotel in Washington, wherehe was the guest speaker.Everyone wants the U.S. to lead the way

in resolving global conflicts and crises,he said, not necessarily supplying thepreponderance of forces, but involvementto some extent. The nagging question is,“Do we want to do that or not?”In fiscal year 2016, Odierno pointed

out that the budget will go down $9billion from what it is now. That wouldhave a “significant degradation” on theforce “because I cannot take people outfast enough.”The general explained that manpower,

modernization and training need to bekept in balance even as the budget shrinks

and it’s currently out of balance with toomany Soldiers and not enough dollars toproperly train and equip them.With a reduction of 20,000 a year, that’s

as far as he said he’s willing to push itwithout seriously degrading operationalconcerns and personnel considerations.Although the total Army budget is

around $120 billion a year, the vastmajority of that is mandatory spendingthat can’t be touched - obligated funds forequipment, personnel costs, things likethat, he explained. About 46 percent ofthe budget alone is for personnel.Sequestration takes “a large percentage

of a small portion of the budget” thatwould have otherwise gone to training andequipping the force, he said. The slashedbudget will delay aircraft purchases,platform upgrades, improved commandand control systems and a host of otherneeded requirements for years to come.The active Army is now 510,000, which

is down from a high of 570,000. It will be490,000 by the end of fiscal year 2015,470,000 by fiscal year 2016, 415,000 byfiscal year 2017, and 420,000 by fiscalyear 2019, he pointed out.Before the rise of the Islamic State of

Iraq and Levant, and the Russian incursioninto Ukraine, Odierno said he testified tolawmakers that a reduction to 450,000would pose a “significant” security risk and420,000 would mean the Army would beunable to “execute our current strategy.”Since that time, the risk has increased.

The ability of the Army to deploy Soldiersto a number of hot spots around the worldsimultaneously “causes me grave concern,”he said. “I’m in a box.”Over the last two days, the chief said he

approved letters for the Army secretary tosign, replying to about 40 lawmakers, whowere concerned that the Army will reducethe number of Soldiers on installations intheir home states.“I wrote back that ‘the reason I’m taking

Soldiers out of your installation and out ofyour state is because of sequestration. Notthat I want to do it.’ That’s the dilemmawe’re in,” he said.“In my opinion, we’ve got to have a

security debate in this country and decidewhat we want to do,” he added. “Not abudget debate, a security debate aboutwhat capabilities and responsibilities wewant from our Army.”Summing up the current state of affairs

- sequestration and degradation of readi-ness, even as unforeseen problems emergein Africa, Eastern Europe, theMiddle Eastand elsewhere - the general remarked: “Thisis a lousy way to plan and do business.”

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