Published for Joint Base Myer-Henderson HallVol. 61, no. 25 June 27, 2014

PentagramPublic reminded, service-

members ordered: no wateractivities at Potomac’s GreatFalls

By Jim DresbachPentagram Staff Writer

A re-emphasis is being made byjoint base and Military District ofWashington leaders to keep ser-vicemembers out of Potomac Riverwaters in Great Falls Park andadjacent areas.In fact, the stretch of water from

the Sycamore Island area to ChainBridge is off-limits to all swimmers,waders and cliff divers.The directive is more than a

suggestion – the prohibition ofwater activities in the Great Falls/Potomac River Gorge area is thelaw in Maryland, Virginia and theDistrict of Columbia, and a direc-tive against water activities wasissued by the Military District ofWashington in 1984.An awareness and educational

pushbyJointBaseMyer-HendersonHall’s Directorate of EmergencyServices is aggressively underwayto make Great Falls Park visitorsunderstand the deadly dangers ofentering those areas of the PotomacRiver.

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 next tattoo isscheduled for July 7 at 7 p.m. For more infor-mation, see TUSAB’s schedule on page 3.

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

Commentary p.6Holiday guide p.7July 4 holiday hours p.8

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

see HAZARD, page 4

Off limits!

By David VergunArmy News Service

Secretary of theArmy John M. McHughsigned a directiveJune 20 authorizingmore opportunities forwomen to serve in awider range of roleswithin the Army.This authorization

results in the opening ofabout 33,000 positionsin units that were onceclosed to women, saidCol.LindaSheimo,chiefof the command pro-grams and policy divi-

sion at the Directorateof Military PersonnelManagement, ArmyG-1.The 30-day congres-

sional notificationrequired by law beforeimplanting this changein policy was completedApril 7, 2014.“Soon, our forma-

tions down to companylevel will begin havingfemale Soldiers arrivefor duty to serve inpositions once closed towomen, said Lt. Gen.Howard B. Bromberg,deputy chief of staff,

Army G-1. “However,this will not happenovernight; we will con-tinue to incrementallyfill these positions withSoldiers who have theability, are qualified,and have the provenperformance to com-plete the mission.”This change in

policy means there areno more units in theArmy that are closedto women. A closedunit was one that wasexpected to see combat.

By Julia LeDouxPentagram Staff Writer

Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hallcelebrated the Army’s 239th birthdaywith “hooah” style June 20, with anearly morning run and cake cuttingceremony in the afternoon at theDining Facility.Maj. Gen. Gregg Martin, president

of the National Defense University,led more than 2,000 participantson a 3.1 mile run that began atthe Summerall Field parking lot,made its way through the FortMyer portion of the joint base andArlington National Cemetery andended back at the parking lot.Looking out over the Soldiers and

Army civilians who gathered at 7a.m. for the annual run, Martin

thanked the several assistant secre-taries of the Army and members ofCongress who were on hand for theevent.“Most of all, I want to thank the

men and women, both military andcivilian, who serve in our Army everyday and do what they need to do tokeep this nation free,” he said.Martin explained that physical

training runs are designed for com-manders to check thephysical fitness,health and morale of their units andthat there were three things he tookaway from the birthday celebration.“The number of battle streamers

we have really, truly shows when wewere needed, we were there,” he said.“The number of years that have gone

Army Strong for 239 years

see RUN, page 4

News NotesArmed Forces Voter’s Week

June 30 to July 7The right to vote is a crucial element for the country’s system of govern-

ment, and it is a right the military defends at great cost. This is an elec-tion year, so exercising that right is particularly important.To assist those serving in the military, the federal voting assistance

program has designated June 30 to July 7 as Armed Forces Voter’s Weekto encourage all military and their dependents who are away from theirhome states to vote in the general election.Soldiers and their families who want to register to vote should complete

their federal post card applications by visiting http://fvap.gov, select yourstate, complete the registration process using online assistance and thenmail the forms to your local election office.To learn more about Armed Forces Voter’s Week or how to vote by

absentee ballot, contact a voting assistance officer or call Al Brown at703-696-6361.

Housing Office change of hoursBeginning June 30 the Housing Office on the Fort Myer portion of Joint

Base Myer-Henderson Hall will close from noon to 1 p.m. daily. Call 703-696-1152 for more information.

see JOBS, page 4 see NEWS NOTES, page 4

Army: 33,000 jobs nowavailable to women

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GRAPHIC COURTESY OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

This map displays the Great Falls overlook at Great Falls Park, Va. Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall and Military Districtof Washington officials have deemed certain areas of the Great Falls area as off limits to servicemembers because ofthe dangers associated with the park; specifically, strong currents in the Potomac River. According to the NationalPark Service, some 674 water-related accidents and 22 drownings have occurred since 1972. In 1984, seven Fort MyerSoldiers died there due to water-related activities. Last year, a Soldier from The Old Guard drowned in the Great Fallswaters.

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Caption This #23If 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 penta-gramjbmhh@yahoo.com, 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.

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“Real Soldiers don’t sit! ‘Attention! GoArmy!’”

- A Pentagram reader

PHOTO BY RACHEL LARUE

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 (rank): Damien Salas• Job title/where do you work:

Photojournalist, The Pentagram.• Military service: None, unless being the

son of a Marine Corps officer counts.• Favorite sports team: University of

Georgia Bulldogs.• Favorite book: The Great Picture Hunt 2

by Dave LaBelle.• Favorite food: Currently Shake Shack

(D.C.) and Nicecream Factory (Arlington).• Favorite band: The Black Keys.• Favorite movie: Wall-E, because instead

of dialogue they play Louis Armstrong.• Whatdoyoulikemostaboutworkingon/visitingJBM-HH?

I get to tell stories that matter, while also meeting interestingpeople I would otherwise not have the opportunity to interactwith.

• What are your goals for the year? My goal for the year wasto get a job once I left University of Georgia in December, so mynew goal is to take more pictures and cover more news.

• What do you like most about living in the NationalCapital Region? Covering politics has always been a passion ofmine, and here I can do that on a local, national and internation-al level. I also like seeing the Washington Monument everyday.

• What’s the best advice you’ve ever received? Measuretwice, cut once. That advice is good for carpentry, and serves asa reminder to not make hasty decisions.

Community Spotlight

PHOTO BY TECH. SGT. MATT HECHT

High techAirman 1st Class Amy Ferry looks over a piece of training metal during a magnetic particle inspection June 18, on Atlantic City Air National Guard Base, N.J. A magneticparticle inspection reveals any surface and subsurface defects of magnetic metal items. Ferry is a nondestructive inspection specialist assigned to the New Jersey AirNational Guard’s 177th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.

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PHOTO COURTESY OF MICHAELE WHITE

Col. Fern O. Sumpter, commander, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, far right,and James Winbush, Sumpter’s spouse, center, speak with Virginia Gov.Terry McAuliffe, far left, following a ceremonial signing of state legislationby McAuliffe June 13 in Norfolk, Va. Dozens of Virginia-based military com-manders attended the event, which saw McAuliffe sign eight laws impactingVirginia military, families and veterans.

McAuliffe signs legislation impactingmilitary, veteran communities

PHOTO BY SPC. KLINTON SMITH

From left to right: Col. Johnny K. Davis, regimental commander; Staff Sgt.Jacob West; Spc. Anders Eiremo and Command Sgt. Maj. Samuel J. Stoker,regimental sergeant major, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), cuta cake in celebration of the 239th Army Birthday, June 20, on Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall.

Cut the cake

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More than 80 runners turned out for this year’sChesty’s 5k race June 25 at the Henderson Hallportion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall.The annual race, organized by Marine Corps

Community Services, was the third road race inthis year’s MCCS Semper Fit Oohrah! run series.The series of races recognizes top finishers in avariety of age groups via a point-based system;competitors earn points for either winning orplacing second through fifth place in at leastthree of the races.This was the fifth annual Chesty’s 5k race.

The remaining two races of this year’s Oohrah!Series are the Devil Dog 7k race Sept. 24 and theRemembrance 5k race Oct. 22.The Chesty’s 5k is named after retired Marine

Corps Lt. Gen. Lewis B. “Chesty” Puller, one ofthe Marines’ most decorated leaders: He earnedfive Navy Cross medals, the second highestaward for combat valor awarded to a U.S. Marineor Sailor. The race traditionally takes place on ornear Puller’s birthday: June 26.Meanwhile, Family Morale, Welfare and

Recreation-hosted road races on the Fort Myerand Fort McNair portions of the joint baseinclude two more races that will allow active dutyservice members an opportunity to qualify to runthis year’s Army 10-Miler (scheduled for Oct. 12)as part of a team. The race is sold out for generaladmission registration. The remaining two racesare July 18 and Aug. 1.To learn more and register for Oohrah!

run series races, visit: www.mccsHH.com/OohRahRunSeries.html.To learn more and register for any FMWR-

organized races, visit: www.jbmhhmwr.com/fit-ness-centers-sports.Results from this year’s Chesty’s 5k:Male Overall Top 3:1st place: Joseph GalvinTime: 15:552nd place: Jimenez Alonso OscarTime: 17:023rd place: Brian DaughertyTime: 17:19Female Overall Top 3:1st place: Yuko WhitestoneTime: 20:04

2nd place: Kathleen SpencerTime: 21:233rd place: Allison HillsTime: 21:59

Strong turnout for third annual Semper Fit race

PHOTO COURTESY MCCS

Runners compete in the Chesty’s 5k race June 25,at the Henderson Hall portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. The race, organized by Marine CorpsCommunity Services, was the third in this year’sOohrah! race series.

By Jim DresbachPentagram Staff Writer

Commitment, strength, a sugary dessert and some presidential levitymade for a party atmosphere at the Pentagon courtyard as the Army cel-ebrated its 239th birthday June 19.Remarks from Army senior leadership and guest speaker Deputy

Secretary of Defense Robert O. Work preceded a mass reenlistment and thepresentation of a massive birthday cake, but the frosting on the celebrationmay have been a courtyard mini-race pitting the five Washington Nationalsracing presidents.Before big-headed chief executives Teddy, Tom, George, Abe and Robert

were cut loose to race toward Pentagon immortality, Gen. Raymond T.Odierno, Chief of Staff of the Army, took a serious tone about the men,women and families who make up today’s Army.“I think about the sacrifice that goes on everyday by our families sup-

porting their loved ones; the men and women, who support this great Armyof ours because they believe in liberty and freedom,” Odierno said. “That’swhat today is about. It is about celebrating all of those who were willing toraise their right hands and take an oath to the Constitution of the UnitedStates because they believe in this country.”Moments after his remarks, Odierno reenlisted 13 Soldiers, including 3d

U.S. Infantry’s (The Old Guard) Spc. Dilan Michael Yates and Staff Sgt.Karam Sebrih Angulo and Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Sgt. 1st ClassChester Carl Duval, Headquarters Command Battalion, U.S. Army.

Pentagon birthday bash celebrates Army’s ‘rich history’

PHOTO BY JIM DRESBACH

Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, chief of staff of the U.S. Army, administers the oath ofenlistment to Soldiers during a reenlistment ceremony at the Pentagon June 19. Morethan a dozen Soldiers were reenlisted by Odierno following a cake-cutting ceremonyin the Pentagon’s courtyard in recognition of the Army’s 239th birthday. The Armywas founded June 14, 1775, but was not an actual military department under the U.S.government until 1789, according to the official Army website.see REENLISTMENT, page 6

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Red Cross babysitting courseA Red Cross babysitting course will be held at

Marine Corps Base Quantico at the CDC SouthJune 30 to July 1 or Aug. 11 and 12. This two-daycourse is open to ages 11 to 16 and is $29. Formore information or to register, call 703-784-3652.

Marine Corps Marathon transferprogram active now

Those registered to participate in this year’sMarine Corps Marathon can now officially trans-fer their registrations to another person. Exclusiveto the Marine Corps Marathon, this option allowsentrants to transfer their registrations to others,but requires the new participant receiving thetransfer to pay a $40 fee. All runners must com-plete transfers by Aug. 31. Registrants for theMarine Corps Marathon 10k event can also trans-fer their registrations to others at a cost of $50 perperson for those ages eight and above. Transfer ofregistration and additional details can be foundonline at www.marinemarathon.com.

Memorial Chapel VBSJBM-HH Memorial Chapel will host an ecu-

menical vacation Bible school June 30 throughJuly 3. Kids ages 4 through 12 can join the groupfor a special program from 9:30 a.m. to noon eachday. Register at the chapel through June 20. Kidswill learn about some of God’s most creative cre-ations. For more information, call Betsy Hendrixat 703-696-6635.

Ultimate mentorThe ultimate mentor Bible study is held every

Wednesday from 11 a.m. to noon in the secondfloor conference room of Bldg. 12 on the HendersonHall portion of the joint base. This is a non-denominational Bible study and is currently goingthrough a study of the book of Proverbs designedto help you integrate your faith into all facets oflife. For more information, call 703-604-4462 or703-614-9280.

Play mornings at Virginia Highlands ParkThis playgroup is for parents and preschool chil-

dren to provide time for play, physical activity andsocialization for parents. The group will meet July2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at play-ground #1, by the restrooms, weather permittingin Virginia Highlands Park, 1600 South HayesSt., Arlington, Va. For additional information andto register, call 703-696-3512.

Firecracker 5k Twinkie ChallengeThink you have what it takes to complete a 5k

race and eat half a dozen Twinkies at the 2.5kmark? Then you are our kind of competitor. JoinFMWR July 3 to kick off your holiday weekendwith the inaugural Firecracker 5k TwinkieChallenge. The race starts and finishes at the FortMyer Officers Club, Bldg. 214 on the Fort Myerportion of the joint base, at 6:35 a.m.Awards will be presented to the top male and

female run finishers (must consume six Twinkiesat the 2.5k mark); craziest individual costume;craziest couples costume and craziest group (threeor more) costume. Registration for the challenge isfree and the first 100 to register will be eligible fora Firecracker 5k Twinkie Challenge T-shirt.Registration is now open at www.jbmhhmwr.

com. Online registration closes at midnight July1. Race day registration accepted from 5:30 to 6:15a.m. under the MWR tent at the officers club. Forfurther information, call 703-696-0594 or 703-939-1045.

TransparentingThis two-part seminar, set for July 7 and 14

from 9 to 11 a.m. in Bldg. 201 on the Fort Myerportion of the joint base, is designed to provideparents who are separated or divorced with thetools to ensure that they are able to continue sup-porting and encouraging their children despitethe breakup of the family unit. You must attendboth sessions to receive a certificate o f comple-tion. Registration is required. For questions or toregister, call 703-696-3512.

Stress managementParticipants will be given information on the

basics of identifying stressors in their lives andhow to make their own stress management plans.Class is held July 9 from 9 to 11 a.m. in Bldg. 201on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. Forquestions or to register, call 703-696-3512

Local prostate cancer supportgroup meetings

The prostate cancer support group meets atboth the Fort Belvoir Community Hospital andthe Walter Reed National Medical Center regu-larly. The Fort Belvoir Community Hospital groupmeets the second Thursday of every month. Thenextmeetingwill be July 10 from1-2 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the urology clinic, Sunrise Pavilion onthe second floor of the hospital. The Walter Reedgroup meets the third Thursday of every month.The next meeting will be July 17 from 1 to 2 p.m.and 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the America Building,River Conference Room, third floor of the hospi-tal. A valid Department of Defense identification

News NotesNews Notes, from page 1

see NEWS NOTES, page 5

“The command, DES,MDW and IMCOM as awhole is very, very con-cerned about ensuringthat servicemembers,their family members,their battle buddies,civilians and friendsare aware and educat-ed regarding the safetyissue that’s in ourback yard so to speak,”DES Physical SecuritySpecialist Tracie L.Miller said. “The bottomline is that it is not safeto go into the water.”Statistics are not in

favor for anybody enter-ing the water to comeout alive. Accordingto the National ParkService, the operatorsof Great Falls Park,51 percent of river-related accidents fromSycamore Island- four-tenths of a mile northof Little Falls Dam- toChain Bridge end indeath. In addition, 72percent of PotomacRiver-related incidentsin this area originatefrom shoreline activitieslike hiking, fishing orrock hopping.“The statistics for

death and injury in thisarea of the Potomac areabsolutely staggering…Not everybody goes toGreat Falls with theintent to swim,” Millersaid. “A lot of the acci-dents actually start andstem from shore lineactivities and they endup in the water by acci-dent.In June 2013, those

statistics hit home atthe JBM-HH level whenan Old Guard Soldierdrowned in the GreatFalls waters. Since1972, this area of thePotomac has witnessed674 water- related acci-dents and22drownings.In 1984, Fort Myer lost

seven Soldiers due towater-related accidentsin the falls area.The Centers of

Disease Control andPrevention offered itsown drowning statis-tics. Nearly 80 percentof people who drown aremale and one in fivepeople who drown arechildren 14 years of ageor younger. The CDCalso warns that alcoholuse is involved in upto 70 percent of wateraccident deaths.Miller noted that

surface waters mayseem calm, but belowthe surface, the multi-mile off-limits zone isfilled with rushingwater, under currents,underwater cavesthat can easily trap aswimmer, rapids andlarge rocks and stones.“Swimming in these

waters is extremelydangerous,” Miller said.“We want to make surepeople understand thatwhile this park is openand available to ser-vicemembers. Thereare certain aspects ofthe park that are offlimits - not just to ser-vicemembers — but toeverybody because ofthe safety concern.”Miller also noted

that cliff diving is alsoagainst the law in the

gorge and falls area.“People like to jump

from the cliffs. Thosethings are prohibited,”Miller warned. “Notonly prohibited by theMilitary District ofWashington, butprohib-ited by law. Regardless,if you are a servicemem-ber, civilian or a familymember, it’s against thelaw.“If you’re fortunate to

survive jumping in thewater, you’re going toface some legal rami-fications as a service-member or a civilian,”she added. “There arerules and laws prohibit-ing this for their safety.It is extremely impor-tant that military per-sonnel know this.”Miller informed the

Pentagram that all ser-vicemembers – not justSoldiers – are forbiddento enter the Great Fallswaters.As the summer

season has begun,JBM-HH DES has ini-tiated an educationalstrategy to inform ser-vicemembers and civil-ians of the Great Fallsoff-limits policies.“We’re doing a multi-

faceted approach togetting the word outabout this,” Miller said.“We’re getting the infor-mation out through

social media. We’re alsolisting the informationthrough MDW that it isoff limits. We’re going tointegrate this into thenewcomer’s brief. Whenyou first arrive at thepost, you will know thatthis place is off limits.”Miller offered a

number of key sugges-tions for those wishingto visit the naturalbeauty of Great FallsPark.“It is very safe to

assume that person-nel visiting Great Fallsdon’t know the currentsand the hydraulics andthe speed of thewaters,”she said. “Check in atthe visitor center- that’skey. Rangers will tellyou [what parts of thepark are safe]. Thebottom line is if youare in the Great Fallsarea, you shouldn’t bein the water. This areais deadly for swimmers.“It’s a beautiful

park,” she continued.“We’re not saying thepark is off limits. Wewant people to be ableto take advantage of thebeauty of this area, butwe want them to do itwith safety and respon-sibility.”For Great Falls Park

information, call 703-285-2965 or visit www.nps.gov/grta.

Because of this, women couldnot serve in those units - even ifthey served in MOSs that wereopen to women.With the change, women can

serve anywhere in the Army -even in combat units - within anMOS that is open to women.The new directive does not

include changes to closed occu-pations in the Army - the 14MOSs in the Army that are cur-rently closed to women.Those MOSs are: engineer

(12B enlisted), field artillery(13B/D/F), infantry (11A/B/C/Z),and armor (19A/B/C/D/K/Z).Additionally, the new Armydirective does not affect thespecial operations community.As a part of the incremen-

tal strategy, the directive states“female leaders will be assignedfirst toprovideasupportnetworkfor junior female Soldiers and tooffer advice to the unit’s maleleadership.”“The decision to open these

positions to female Soldiers wasmade after U.S. Army Trainingand Doctrine Command com-pleted extensive validationstudies, including physicalfitness requirements,” Sheimosaid.“Nevertheless, women as well

as men who do not meet thestandards will not be allowedinto these MOSs (militaryoccupational specialties),” sheemphasized, explaining that thestandards are fair and transpar-ent.

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Hazard, from page 1

by and the generations of Soldiers and civiliansthat have served this nation really show us howwe need to continue to pass the baton on to thenext folks. We can never forget the folks who gavethe ultimate sacrifice.”Martin made roll call a competition and had

the units call out as loudly as they could whentheir names were called. Among those units par-ticipating in the run were the Audie Murphy Club;JBM-HH’s Headquarters Battalion; Office of theChief Legislative Liaison; National Guard Bureau;

G-3/5/7; G-1; G-8; Office of the AdministrativeAssistant to Secretary of the Army; InspectorGeneral; Installation Management Command;Judge Advocate General; G-4; Surgeon General;Joint Staff; G-6; G-2; Reserve; Office of BusinessTransformation; Corps of Engineers and The OldGuard.Sgt. 1st ClassDavidPalacios, awoundedwarrior

who currently serves as an aide to the commandsergeant major of the Army Corps of Engineers,paused a moment when he was asked what therun and Army birthday meant to him.“It’s a celebration of memories and a long grati-

tude to the fallen that served before us and builtthe foundation for what we are now,” he said.The long formation of runners jogged in unison

on installation streets. Echoing cadences werereplaced with absolute silence, minus the soundsof thousands of running shoes hitting pavement,when they entered Arlington National Cemetery.“This is a special day for our United States

Army,” said Col. Johnny K. Davis, The Old Guardcommander. “Two hundred thirty-nine years of theArmy being the foundation of our great nation andwhy our nation is as powerful as it is.”Cutting the cakewereNon-commissionedOfficer

of the Year Staff Sgt. Jacob West of HeadquartersCompany, 3d Infantry Division (The Old Guard)and Soldier of the Year Spc. Anders Elremo of the529th Regimental Support Company.

Signs such as these are posted throughout Great Falls National Park in Great Falls,Va., to warn against the dangers of the Potomac River. Joint Base Myer-HendersonHall and Military District of Washington officials have deemed certain areas of theGreat Falls area as off limits to servicemembers because of the dangers associatedwith certain areas within the park; specifically, strong currents in the PotomacRiver.

PHOTO BY RACHEL LARUE

Soldiers pass through Arlington National Cemeteryduring the Army Birthday run that started and finishedon Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall June 20. The Armymarked its 239th birthday June 14.

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PHOTO BY STAFF SGT. CHARLES CRAIL

A Fort Bragg Air Assault Schoolstudent prepares for training, April9. Secretary of the Army John M.McHugh signed a directive June 20authorizing more opportunities forwomen to serve in a wider range ofroles within the Army.

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card is required for base access to Walter Reed.Spouses/partners are welcome to attend sessionsat both locations. For more information, contactretired Col. Jane Hudak at 301-319-2918 or viaemail at jane.l.hudak.ctr@health.mil.

Upcoming National ParkService commemorations

The National Park Service is hosting variousCivil War Defenses of Washington commemora-tions throughout July.The Battle of Fort Stevens reenactment at Fort

Ward will take place July 12 and 13 from 10 a.m.to 3 p.m. at Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site,4301 West Braddock Road, Alexandria, Va. Thefree event will include living history lessons, nar-rated skirmishes and more. For more informa-tion, call 703-746-4848 or visit www.alexandria.gov/FortWard.A living history demonstration and 150th anni-

versary commemoration will take place at FortStevens, 13th and Georgia Avenues, Washington,D.C., July 10 from 12:30 to 4 p.m. This free eventwill include 19th century crafts, music and chil-dren’s activities, historic talks and walks, as wellas Soldiers’ encampments. For more information,call 202-426-7723 or visit www.nps.gov/cwdw.

Anger managementIndividuals will receive information on the

basic principles of emotions management, spe-cific information about the impact of unmanagedanger and receive resources on how to recognizeand manage the anger triggers in their own lives.Class is held July 18 from 9 to 11 a.m. in Bldg.201 on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base.Registration is required. Call 703-696-3512 formore information or to register.

Baby sign languageTeach your pre-verbal children to communicate

by using sign language. This class is for parentsof infants 6 to 18 months old. Feel free to bring abag lunch. Class will be held July 17 from noonto 2 p.m. in Bldg. 201 on the Fort Myer portionof the joint base. Registration is requested. Call703-696-3512 for more information or to register.

Army Ten-Miler team qualifier seriesThe second JBM-HH Army Ten-Miler 10k

qualifier will be July 18. FMWR has 40 slots forthis year’s Army Ten-Miler Oct. 12. To be eligiblefor a space on this year’s JBM-HH ATM team,runners must be active duty. If selected as amember of the JBM-HH ATM team, FMWR paysyour entry into the 2014 Army Ten-Miler.The last JBM-HH ATM 10k qualifier will be

Aug. 1. The team will be formed after the race,which begins at 6:35 a.m. at the Fort Myer fitnesscenter, Bldg. 414. Registration and participationis free. Register online at www.jbmhhmwr.com oryou can register the morning of the qualifier from5:30 to 6:15 a.m. at the fitness center. For moreinformation, call 703-939-1045 or 703-696-0594.

Baby bundlesPrepare your home and relationship for the

changes that are needed when your new babyarrives. A brief overview of the labor process,newborn care and baby-proofing your home will

be discussed. Individuals will receive a bag of freebaby care and safety items. Class is held July 25from noon to 2 p.m. in Bldg. 201 on the Fort Myerportion of the joint base. Registration is required.For more information and to register, call 703-696-3512.

Darkness to Light: Stewards of childrenThis course teaches adults simple and proac-

tive steps to help protect children from sexualabuse. Open to parents, caregivers and profes-sionals, class will be held July 30 from 9 to 11:30a.m. at Fort Belvoir Army Community Services,Bldg. 200, 9800 Belvoir Road. Registration isrequired. For more information or to register, call703-696-3512.

Job fair slated for Aug. 13A job fair, open to all transitioning military vet-

erans and military family members will be heldAug. 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the SheratonPentagon City Hotel, 900 South Orme Street,Arlington, Va. Pre-register at www.civilianjobs.com. For more information, call 678-819-4153.

Second (Indianhead) Division reunionThe Second (Indianhead) Division is search-

ing for anyone who served in the Army’s 2ndDivision at any time. For information about theassociation and its 93rd meeting in Omaha, Neb.from Sept. 16-20, contact Bob Haynes, secretary-treasurer at 2idahq@comcast.net or call 224-225-1202.

Armed Services Blood Programseeks eligible donors

The Armed Services Blood program is active-

ly seeking blood donations from eligibleDepartment of Defense, beneficiaries, contrac-tors, and retirees, according to an Armed ForcesPress Service article. The program’s directorsays ongoing blood donations can be shippedinternationally to save lives. “We support sur-geries around the world, wherever blood isneeded, in whatever type or amount and in theright amount of time,” said Navy Capt. RolandFahie, program director. For more informationon becoming a blood donor, visit www.military-blood.dod.mil/.

Death noticeAnyone with debts owed to or by the estate of

Sgt. Manuel Rivera, Washington HeadquartersService, must contact Lt. Col. Daniel Vinsand,the summary-court martial officer for thisSoldier. Rivera passed away June 5. CallLt.Col. Vinsand at (703) 699-1198.

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By Lt. Gen. David HalversonCommander, U.S. Army Installation

Management Commandand Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation

Management

SAN ANTONIO - Let’s talk about customerservice. It is about the golden rule – “Do untoothers as you would have them do unto you,” andyou must love Soldiers and families.Members of the Installation Management

Command must understand their roles in deliver-ing customer service to Soldiers, Army civilians,wounded warriors, retirees and their families, andsurvivors. The IMCOM team builds a ready andresilient Army. We take care of people and makethem self-reliant.Soldiers, family members, Army civilians,

wounded warriors, retirees and survivors dependon the Army and the IMCOM team to enable themthrough installation services. Soldiers are commit-ted to the Army profession and expect others inthe Army to be as passionate about the mission asthey are.The Army has made a promise to champion

Soldiers, civilians and families. Everyone on theinstallation management team helps fulfill thispromise and delivers to standards.As the commander of the U.S. Army Installation

Management Command and the Army’s assistantchief of staff for installation management, I wantto ensure we set the example and that we deliverinstallation services to established standards.Installations provide the structure, the founda-

tion, the platform of readiness and resilience. Wesupport the Army. Therefore, we serve people. Weare the Army’s home.The Army is about people. As Gen. Ray Odierno,

Army chief of staff, says: “The strength of thenation is the Army. The strength of the Armyis the Soldier. The strength of the Soldier is thefamily. That’s what makes us Army Strong!”We make the Army strong. Being the Army’s

home means striving to provide the utmost in cus-tomer service to Soldiers, Family members, Armycivilians, veterans and survivors of the fallen - theentire Army community.You also are part of the great Army community.

Your well being and professional developmenthelps us provide even better customer service.Seek ways to improve your skills through educa-

tion and training.Develop your subordinates so they are empow-

ered for greater responsibility. The vision forArmy leader development strategy is to develop-ment competent and committed leaders of char-acter with skills and attributes necessary to meetthe challenges of the 21st century.Make yourself ready and resilient and “fit to

fight” by being morally, physically and mentallyhealthy. Strive to achieve balance at work, withyour family and in the community. This will helpyou understand who our customers really are andwhat they value.Our customers are paramount. We need to listen

when our customers speak. The breadth and depthof the services we provide is complex; it is ourrole to coordinate, anticipate and verify customerneeds. Garrison leaders need to leave their egos atthe door and listen with grace — and the Soldiersand civilians of their garrison teams should followtheir examples and do the same.IMCOM has developed a culture of treating

people with dignity and respect. A person whocomes to one of our garrisons should walk awaysatisfied and with a sense of having received fairand courteous treatment.We must continue this hallmark of our custom-

ers’ experiences. We should always have the atti-tude of expectancy — expecting to be the personwho makes someone’s day better. Keep in mindwho we serve.Positive attitudes go a long way toward enhanc-

ing customer relations. People who enjoy their jobs—from checking a toddler into a childcare centerfor the first time to discussing funding prioritieswith the senior commanders — enhance customersatisfaction.The senior commanders on our installations

depend on the IMCOM team to provide servicesand programs tailored to support their particularreadiness needs. We are all on the same team andour priorities are nested with those of senior com-manders.IMCOM’s chapter of the Army story is where

readiness and resilience cross from buzzwords topractice.Follow through with deeds instead of words

alone. “Do-oah!” accomplishes more than “Hooah!”If we disappoint someone, explain why and ensureit is not because of a broken commitment. Wemust be adaptable and agile — our ability is a

measure of organizational success.Members of the IMCOM team are vital to how

the Army lives, works, trains and plays. Whetherit’s an intramural softball tournament, a freshcoat of paint for a barracks or a range ready forrealistic training, the quality of your work showsour customers we care about them, and their mis-sions and their quality of life.It’s what we mean by our vision: ready and

resilient Army: Providing Soldiers, Families andcivilians a quality of life commensurate with thequality of their service.The Army is about values. Live Army values

daily. Use Army values to guide you for the bestcustomer service on your installation. The Army iscounting on you.Army Strong!

Commentary: Customer service: IMCOM’s attitude

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U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Lt. Gen. David Halverson, AssistantChief of Staff for Installation Management and com-manding general of U.S. Army Installation ManagementCommand: “Follow through with deeds instead of wordsalone. “Do-oah!” accomplishes more than “Hooah!”IMCOM is the higher headquarters for Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall.

By Lance Cpl. Eric KeenanDefense Media Activity

Cpl. William “Kyle” Carpenterreceived the nation’s highest mil-itary honor fromPresident BarackObama at the WhiteHouse June 19.Carpenter received

the Medal of Honorfor his actions whiledeployed in Marjah,Helmand Province,Afghanistan in 2010.He became the thirdMarine and the 15thoverall recipient of themedal for actions inIraq or Afghanistan.“With that singular

act of courage, Kyle,you not only saved your brother inarms, you displayed heroism in ablink of an eye that will inspire forgenerations — valor worthy of ournation’s highest military decoration,the Medal of Honor,” said Obama.On Nov. 21, 2010, Taliban

insurgents initiated an attackon Carpenter’s squad, part ofCompany F, 2nd Battalion, 9thMarine Regiment. Carpenter, thesquad automatic rifleman for his

fire team, and LanceCpl. Nicholas Eufrazio,were holding a rooftopsecurity position whena hand grenade wasthrown their way.Without hesitation,Carpenter reacted,rushing toward thegrenade in an attemptto shield his brother-in-arms from the blast.Carpenter and

Eufrazio survived theattack but not withoutsustaining severe inju-ries. After two and a

half years at Walter Reed NationalMilitary Medical Center, Bethesda,Md., Carpenter was medicallyretired from the Marine Corps onJuly 30, 2013.

President presents Marinewith Medal of Honor

“They want to continue to be a part of the Army family. That’s what the239th Army birthday represents,” Odierno said right before reenlisting theSoldiers.Secretary of the Army John McHugh told the courtyard crowd of the

importance of remembering the events that occurred in Iraq, on theNormandy beaches and at the Civil War battlefields of Virginia, as wellas during all battles large and small so the Army story would continue tobe told.“Through the 239 years, generations of American patriots-those we

celebrate this very week-during this birthday, have stepped forward inservice to this nation, to its people and perhaps most of all, the principlesand ideals,” McHugh said. “Time and time again, they said ‘send me.’”Other Soldiers reenlisting at the Pentagon birthday salute were Fort

Meade’s Sgt. 1st Class Amaka Shelley Brown, Sgt. Laura ElizabethWhitfield and Sgt. Hector R. Alvarezcarrion. Reenlisting reservists includ-ed Spc. Jason C. Anderson, Spc. Ann M. Hassel, Sgt. 1st Class Walter H.Archambo, Sgt. Joseph A. Powell, Spc. Joshua M. Powell and Staff Sgt.Shari L. Stark. National Guard Master Sgt. Angela Martin was also one ofthe 13 who reenlisted.Following the remarks and the presentation of the Army birthday

cake, the Nats’ presidential racers took to the courtyard sidewalks. Teddyopened up an early lead, but a wide turn down the home stretch resultedin a wipe-out in Pentagon shrubbery allowing George to win the Armybirthday foot race.

PHOTO BY JIM DRESBACH

Senior military leaders, including U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno(left), Secretary of the Army John McHugh (center) and Deputy Secretary of DefenseRobert Work, cut a cake with the oldest and youngest Soldiers present in honorof the Army’s 239th birthday June 20 , at the Pentagon. The event also includeda reenlistment ceremony by Odierno for 13 Soldiers, and a foot race between theWashington Nationals’ mascots; the George Washington mascot (pictured here inrear) won the race.

Reenlistment, from page 3

PHOTO BY E.J. HERSOM

President Barack Obama awards the Medal of Honor to retired Marine Corps Cpl.William “Kyle” Carpenter during a ceremony at the White House in Washington, D.C.,June 19. Carpenter became the eighth living recipient of the Medal of Honor from thewars in Iraq and Afghanistan for his heroic actions Nov. 21, 2010, when he shieldeda fellow Marine from an enemy hand grenade with his body.

see MOH, page 7

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“You notice Kyle doesn’t hide his scars. He’s proud of them and theservice they represent,” Obama said.Created during the American Civil War, the Medal of Honor was and is

awarded for gallantry in combat. Over the years, the honor has evolved.Now a much more strict and regulated selection process with a separatemedal for the Army, Navy and Air Force exists. In the medal’s history,there have only been 3,488 recipients.Carpenter was born in Flowood, Miss. and resides in South Carolina. He

is now a full-time student at the University of South Carolina.Carpenter’s awards include the Purple Heart Medal, the Navy Marine

Corps Achievement Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Navy UnitCommendation Medal, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, NationalDefense ServiceMedal, Afghanistan CampaignMedal with one bronze cam-paign star,GlobalWar onTerrorismServiceMedal, SeaServiceDeploymentRibbon with one bronze star, North Atlantic Treaty Organization MedalInternational Security Assistance Force, and now the Medal of Honor.In related news, the White House announced June 23 that former U.S.

Army Staff Sgt. Ryan M. Pitts will become the ninth living Medal of Honorrecipient for “courageous actions” while serving as a forward observerduring combat operations in Kunar Province, Afghanistan, July 13, 2008.

MOH, from page 6

Compiled by Damien Salas

Editor’s Note: Although not all inclusive, the fol-lowing guide provides details of special events inthe National Capital Region—including the jointbase—for this year’s Independence Day holiday.

Salute to the NationThe 3d Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)

Presidential Salute Battery will perform a 50-gunsalute to the Nation at Whipple Field on the FortMyer portion of the joint base.Starts at noon.FortMyer Officer’s Club picnic at the poolsTickets can be purchased in advance or at the

event using either cash, Visa or Master Card. Formore information or to purchase tickets, call 703-696-5147 or 703-524-0200.11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Food will be served from noon

to 5 p.m.Fort McNair Officer’s Club 4th of July

BBQ, picnic and fireworksOfficer’s Club Front Lawn102 Custer Road, Bldg. 203A great time for the whole family with lots of

activities, food, drinks and a firework displayagainst the D.C. skyline.Gates open at 4 p.m.; food served 5– 7 p.m.

$23 presale until July3rd, $25 at the gateCall (202) 484-5800

for ticketsFireworks viewing

at Fort Myer portionof JBM-HHThe joint base will

open portions of thejoint base to DoD IDcard holders and theirguests July 4 to watchthe annual fireworksdisplay overlook-ing Washington D.C.Whipple Field and thefield between D streetand E Street on FortMcNair will open at 5p.m.Approved items

guests may have withthem: Coolers (allcoolers will be searchedand no alcohol will bepermitted), strollers,chairs, phones, cameras(in accordance withJBM-HH photo policy)Items prohibited

include:Weapons, grills,glass containers, fireworks (to include sparklers),alcohol, pets, games (football, baseball, flyingdisc), fishing (at Fort McNair).Water and other non-alcoholic drinks will be

available for purchase (cash only) at WhippleField courtesy of DFMWR.Wright Gate will be closed to vehicle traffic at 3

p.m. Pedestrian traffic can access the Fort Myerportion of the joint base until 11 p.m.Be aware that Arlington County will announce

road closures around the FortMyer andHendersonHall portions of JBM-HH prior to the 4th of July.The information will be posted to www.facebook.com/jbmhh when those road closure announce-ments become available or check http://police.arlingtonva.us/.Independence Day celebrations held off

JBM-HHFourth of July Celebration at Mount

VernonGeorge Washington’s Mount Vernon3200 Mount Vernon Memorial HighwayMount Vernon, Va.8 a.m.—5 p.m.Hangout and enjoy some made-for-daytime,

smoke fireworkswithournation’s firstCommanderin Chief, George Washington along the PotomacRiver. The event also features the naturaliza-

tion of 100 new citizens, military reenactments,a special wreath laying ceremony, free birthdaycake and an appearance from the “first” firstcouple, General and Mrs. Washington.National Museum of American HistorySummer hours 10 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.This year marks the 200th birthday of the U.S.

national anthem, and in celebration the NationalMuseum of American History has on display, theflag that inspired Francis Scott Key to write theStar-Spangled Banner. This summer, only theoriginal manuscript of the national anthem, onloan from the Maryland Historical Society, will bedisplayed with the flag at the museum.2014 Patriotic SeriesWashington Nationals vs. Chicago CubsNationals Park11:05 a.m.Washington Nationals and Science Applications

International Corporation recognizes our nation’smembers of the military and first responders whoput their lives on the line everyday to protect ourfreedom. The Nationals will be wearing uniformswith a patriotic curly W, and American flags willbe provided by SAIC. Fans are encouraged to wavetheir flags during the Nationals in-game militarysalute at the bottom of the third inning.National Independence ParadeBegins at Constitution Avenue and 7th Street

N.W.11:30 a.m.—2:30 p.m.The annual parade features marching bands

from all over the country, military and specialtyunits, and patriotic floats. Be there early to get agood spot for the whole family.The National ArchivesConstitution Avenue NW, Between 7th and 9th

Streets.Open daily 10 a.m.—5 p.m.Home of the Declaration of Independence,

Constitution, Bill of Rights and more than 3billion other records. This is a great place to learnabout our nation’s history, and to cool off whilewaiting for the fireworks to start.A Capitol Fourth concertCapitol Building, West LawnGates open at 3 p.m., concert starts at 8 p.m.The concert features the National Symphony

Orchestra and ends with Tchaikovsky’s 1812Overture complete with live cannon fire providedby the U. S. Army Presidential Salute Battery, andserves as a sound track to the firework display.Fireworks on the National MallStarts at approximately 9:10 p.m.The mall gets packed quickly, so plan on getting

there early to get a good spot to view the show. Ifyou want to view the display away from the mallcrowd, try out Gravelly Point or East PotomacPark.

Fourth of July activities in the NCR

By Nick SimeoneAmerican Forces Press Service

The first U.S. servicemembersordered to Iraq to help the Iraqimilitary counter an advancingSunni insurgency have arrivedin the country, Pentagon PressSecretary Navy Rear Adm. JohnKirby said June 24.About 90 troops have arrived

in Baghdad, where they will joinsome 40 others attached to theU.S. Embassy to establish assess-ment teams and a joint operationscenter with Iraqi forces.They are the first of what could

be up to 300 U.S. military advi-sors President Barack Obama hasordered to the country to assessan insurgency led by a Syrian-based extremist group that hasrouted the Iraqi military andtaken over much of the country’sSunni-dominated north and westwhile continuing to move closer to

Baghdad, threatening to push Iraqto the brink of full-blown sectarianwar between Sunnis and Shiites.The group is known as the IslamicState of Iraq and the Levant, orISIL, and also as the Islamic Stateof Iraq and Syria, or ISIS.Kirby told reporters four addi-

tional teams totaling about 50people will arrive in Iraq in thecoming days. U.S. special opera-tors will assess the cohesivenessof Iraqi security forces and thethreat posed by advancing ISILinsurgents, and then will providerecommendations on how to besthelp the Iraqi military.“We expect that they’ll start to

flow their assessments up throughthe chain of command in about twoto three weeks,” the admiral said.U.S. military aircraft already

are flying up to three dozen sur-veillance missions over Iraq everyday and, Kirby said, are “sharing

U.S. advisors arrive in Iraq to assess insurgency

PHOTO BY RACHEL LARUE

The view of the Washington D.C. Independence Day fireworks show from Whipple Fieldon Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall.

PHOTO BY STAFF SGT. JACOB N. BAILEY

U.S. Soldiers run towards a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter as part of an extractionafter completing an aerial traffic control point mission near Tall Afar, Iraq, June5, 2006. The first U.S. service members ordered to Iraq to help the Iraqi militarycounter an advancing Sunni insurgency have arrived in the country, Pentagon PressSecretary Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby said June 24. About 90 troops have arrivedin Baghdad, where they will join some 40 others attached to the U.S. Embassy toestablish assessment teams and a joint operations center with Iraqi forces.see IRAQ, page 8

The Medal of Honor: What is it?• The Medal of Honor is the United States’ highest military decora-

tion. It has been bestowed on 3,487 men and one woman (a CivilWar surgeon) since President Abraham Lincoln signed it into lawon Dec. 21, 1861.

• The medal is reserved for those who are distinguished “conspicu-ously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above andbeyond the call of duty while engaged in an action against an enemyof the United States.”

• Although it was created for the Civil War, Congress made theMedal of Honor a permanent decoration in 1863.

• Fifteen servicemen have been awarded the medal for heroic actionswhile serving in Iraq and Afghanistan; eight are alive, according tothe Department of Defense.

• There are 79 living recipients of the medal, and 19 people havereceived the medal twice, according to the Congressional Medal ofHonor Society.

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July 4 holiday hoursMost offices on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall will be closed Friday,

July 4, a federal holiday to celebrate America’s Independence. Most mili-tary activities will have curtailed operations Thursday, July 3. The follow-ing facilities and places of business have reported open or closed hours forthis federal holiday weekend July 3-6. Unless otherwise noted, this listapplies to July 4. This list is not all encompassing, please check with thefacility you wish to visit for more details.

Army Career and Alumni Program – Closed July 3 and 4Dining Facility – holiday schedule July 4-7: Brunch – 9 a.m. to noon

and supper – 4 to 5:30 p.m.Headquarters CommandBattalion, Fort Myer side of JBM-HH –

Closed with curtailed operations July 4Headquarters & Services Battalion, Headquarters Marine

Corps, Henderson Hall – Closed with curtailed operations July 4Executive Management Housing Division – Closed; open July 7

with limited staff.Memorial Chapel – Closed; open with limited staff July 7. For more

information, call 703-696-6635.Old Post Chapel – ClosedRader Health Clinic – ClosedRader Dental Clinic – Closed July 4 and 7; Dental emergencies

should report to Fort Belvoir Community Hospital ERCommissary – Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Fort Myer Exchange – Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Fort Myer Express – Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Fort Myer Military Clothing Sales Store – ClosedPentagon Military Clothing Sales Store – ClosedFort McNair Express – ClosedSubway – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Petals and Blooms – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Barber Shop – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Cleaners – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.GNC – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Optical Shop – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.McNair Barber Shop – ClosedFirestone – 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.MCX and The Vineyard Wine & Spirits – open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.American Clipper Barber Shop – open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Java Café – open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Zembiec Pool – Open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.Smith Gym – open from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.All other MCCS activities are closed, except the car wash, open 24/7Reenlistment – closedVeterinary Clinic – Closed; Open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 7 (for purchase

of over-the-counter products, routine sick call and appointments). Call703-696-3604 to schedule an appointment.CYSS – ClosedACS – ClosedFort Myer Fitness Center – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Fort McNair Fitness Center – ClosedLibrary – ClosedRec Center – ClosedAuto Shop – ClosedFort Myer Officers Club – ClosedFort Myer Officers Club Pool – 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.Tennis Courts – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Fort McNair Officers Club – ClosedSpates Community Club – ClosedBowling Center – noon to 6 p.m.

what we can with the Iraqi secu-rity forces.”At his regular Pentagon briefing,

Kirby said the United States doesnot yet have a full picture of thesituation on the ground, but thatISIL fighters continue to solidifytheir gains as they advance andhave no trouble crossing the Iraq-Syria border at will.

“They continue to press intocentral and southern Iraq … andthey are still a legitimate threat toBaghdad,” he added.The U.S. troops arrived in Iraq a

day after defense officials said theBaghdad government had provided“acceptable assurances” that theAmericans would receive the nec-essary legal protections to operatein the country, the same level

of immunity Kirby said,that diplomats and U.S.forces based at the U.S.Embassy already receive.While the United States

and Iraq do not have astatus of forces agree-ment in place to provideU.S. troops in the countrywith blanket immunity,Kirby said, Iraq has com-mitted to protectionsthat are “adequate to theshort-term assessmentand advisory mission ourtroops will be perform-ing.”

Iraq, from page 7

PHOTO BY SPC. DANIEL HERRERA

Iraqi children gather as U.S. Army Pfc. ShaneBordonado patrols the streets of Al Asiriyah, Iraq,Aug. 4, 2008.

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