Getting readyExpo stressesreadinesspage 3

Helping othersCFC adds onlinedonation option

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

Honoring the FallenSigns designate parkingfor familiesPg. 6

Commemorating 9/11Obama, Hagel, Dempseymark solemn anniversaryPg. 3

PentagramDoggie Dip

By Jim DresbachPentagram Staff Writer

Before the plugs were pulled on the FortMyer Officers Club swimming pools Sept. 7,a whole gang of pooches, kids and mastersshared a late summer morning dip.A total of 272 paws were submerged into

the O’ Club’s figure eight, wading and lappools at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’sannual doggie dip. The two-hour, come-as-you-are swim, which is designed for dogs to get thelast swim of the season, drew 68 well-behaved

canines.“We had 86 [dogs] in 2012, but the numbers

held steady,” said JBM-HHFamily andMorale,Welfare and Recreation event organizer ToddHopkins. “The first year we had this [thedoggie dip], we had 26 show up. Now, I seepeople who have been here two or three yearsstraight.”As the numbers have increased, so have

the human endorsements of the free, fun andfamily-orientated swim where owners can jointheir pets in the pools. For Mandi, a 2-and-a-

Dozens of Doggie Dipperstake end-of-season plunge

PHOTO BY JIM DRESBACH

An anxious Nelson, a golden retriever/lab mix, waits for a pool-side pitch from 5-year-old Davis McNultyto start off the Sept. 7 Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Doggie Dip at the Officers Club pools. Nelson,and nearly six dozen other dogs, had the opportunity for a dog paddle to close out the O’ Club outdoorswimming season.

see DOGGIE, page 8

By OCPA & JFHQ-NCR/MDW Public Affairs

The Army Suicide Prevention Program is anenduring effort aligned under the U.S. Army’sReady and Resilient Campaign to sustain a sup-portive environment that enhances the resil-iency of Soldiers, Army civilians, and familymembers and fosters total unit readiness.This year, the Army will extend its obser-

vance of National Suicide Prevention Weekto the entire month of September, reinforcingits commitment to reduce risk behaviors andincidents of suicide in its ranks, and promotehelp seeking behaviors. The theme for 2013is Shoulder to Shoulder: Standing Ready andResilient.The Army continues its multipronged

approach that tailors suicide intervention,prevention and response measures to ensureSoldier resilience, such as:• Encouraging more leadership engagement

at all echelons as a life-saving initiative.• Promoting military/community resources to

increase help seeking behaviors.• Emphasizing the importance/effectiveness

of resiliency and suicide prevention train-ing.

• Synchronizing the Suicide Prevention Monthpriorities with the Ready and ResilientCampaign.

• Continuing to deploy Mobile TrainingTeams to conduct Ask, Care, Escort-SuicideIntervention (ACE-SI) training to augmentlocal commanders’ effortsWhat continued efforts does the Army have

planned for the future?The Army will remain committed to improv-

ing individual/collective resilience and totalforce readiness through programs and poli-cies which support Soldiers, Army civiliansand their family members. This comprehensiveeffort will extend across traditional programboundaries and leverage existing and emerging

Shoulder toShoulder:Standing Readyand Resilient

see SUICIDE, page 8

By Julia LeDouxPentagram Staff Writer

Summer is over and theholidays are just around thecorner, so there’s no bettertime than now to take partin the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall FitnessCenter’s “back to the grindweight loss contest.”The 12-week contest kicked

off with weigh-ins Sept. 9 and10, but there’s still time tosign up for the contest, whichends with final weigh-outsbefore Thanksgiving on Nov.25-26.

“I’m flexible with the weigh-ins,” said Sylvia Garcia,JBM-HH fitness coordina-tor. “I’m definitely not goingto turn people away. Thepurpose of this program is toencourage participation.”Anyone who is eligible to

use the fitness centers on thejoint base can participate inthe back to the grind chal-lenge. Participants can opt totake part individually or aspart of a four person team.Prizes will be awarded tothe 1st, 2nd, and 3rd placemale and female losers and tothe 1st and 2nd place losing

team. Thus far, more than 30people have signed up for thecontest.Winners will be determined

by the percentage of totalweight loss, with a healthyweight loss being one percentof your beginning weight perweek. That means a personwho weighs 280 pounds canbe expected to lose about twoto three pounds a week whilea person weighing 180 poundscan lose one to two poundsper week.Garcia stressed that weight

loss or maintenance should be

‘Back to the grind’ weight loss challenge begins

PHOTO BY RACHEL LARUE

A participant in the “Back to the Grind” fitness chal-lenge steps on the scale for the initial weigh-in Sept. 9.Winners will be determined by the percentage of totalweight lost during the final weigh-out Nov. 25-26.

see WEIGHT, page 10

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Commander Col. Fern O. Sumpter

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Pentagram

Caption This #34If 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.

Caption This

Caption This #33

“Sequestration has taken its toll on themotor pool.”

Josh Vierela

PHOTO BY JULIA LEDOUX

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? Pfc. Tahira Lawrence• Job title/where do you work?

Henderson Hall Admin Office.• Military service? USMC.• Favorite sports team? Chicago Bulls.• Favorite book? “Flags of Our

Fathers.”• Favorite food? Spaghetti.• Favorite band/music artist?

Rihanna.• Favorite movie? “Ali.”• Favorite place you’ve ever traveledto or been stationed? Arlington, Va.

• What do you like most aboutworking on JBM-HH? Leadership.

• What are your goals for the year?Enroll in school.

• What do you like most about living in the NationalCapital Region? Monuments.

• What’s your favorite attraction to see in the NCR? TheIwo Jima Memorial.

• If you won the lottery, what would you do? Take leaveand travel.

• What advice do you have for someone getting stationedat JBM-HH? Don’t forget, a goal without a deadline is justa dream.

Community Spotlight

PHOTO BY RACHEL LARUE

Tomb of the UnknownsObservers at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery take photographs during the Changing of the Guard ritual July 26. The Sentinels of the Tombof the Unknowns are part of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard).

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PHOTO BY SGT. MICHAEL D. DIAZ

Color me pinkSgt. Michael D. Diaz, supply division noncommissioned officer in charge, MarineHelicopter Squadron One, and Marines from HMX-1 spent Sept. 7 at the Pink HealsColor Run volunteering.

Raymond F. ChandlerSergeant Major of the Army

Raymond T. OdiernoGeneral, United States Army

Chief of Staff

John M. McHughSecretary of the Army

In case of emergency, planto survive

Preparing for an emergency requires a bitof effort, but it’s time well spent. What if anexplosion, a landslide or a flash flood forced anevacuation of your neighborhood before you gothome from work? Would you know where tofind your family? Do you know the emergencyplans for your children’s school?At work, do you know your role in your com-

pany’s emergency response plan? Emergencypreparedness is considering what can go wrongand what to do if it does. This does not meanyou must be in a constant state of worry. Itdoes mean you pay attention to your environ-ment and continue planning how you can staysafe. It also means you develop survival skillsand keep survival tools accessible.Here are some examples of emergency-ready

habits:• When you are in any building — a home,

plant, office, hotel, shopping center— knowwhere you are in relation to at least twoexits.

• Create an evacuation plan of your home.Review it with your family and practice itat least once a year.

• Figure out how to get to the stairs in caseyou cannot use the elevator.

• Notice the location of fire alarms, firefight-ing equipment, emergency phones, andfirst aid kits. Read the instructions so youwill know how to operate them.

• On public transport, read the emergencyinstructions. Locate exits and read how toopen windows on trains or buses. Knowhow to find the break-glass hammers andwindow latches in the dark. Learn how touse oxygen masks on aircraft. Pay atten-tion to the emergency instructions reviewpresented by the on-board attendant.

• Dress for the weather outdoors not theweather inside a vehicle when you travel.Many kinds of mishaps can leave youstranded outside an automobile or aircraftin a cold and hostile environment. Carrywarm clothing and shoes you can use out-doors.

• Pack basic repair tools and replacementparts such as extra fan belts in your auto-mobile. Keep the spare tire inflated.

• When you go to sleep at home or away, beready for an emergency. Place your shoesunder the bed and your clothes nearby.Put eyeglasses and flashlight in a protec-tive spot where you can reach them easily.If you are awakened by fire, you may nothave time to search for these items. If anearthquake strikes, the power may go outand you may have to walk through debris.

• Post emergency phone numbers by yourworkstation, as well as the address andexact location of your workplace.

• Keep with you your identification, contactnumbers, and any necessary medical infor-mation.

• Pack an emergency kit with survival sup-plies to maintain your family and pets forat least two days. Keep it ready to takewith you in case of a disaster.

• Pick two meeting places, one in your neigh-borhood, and one far from home in case theneighborhood is evacuated.

• Carry a flashlight when you travel. It canlight your way to safety from a burninghotel or a crashed transit vehicle.

• Protect yourself from violence by remain-ing aware of the people around you. Lookinto an elevator or hallway before entering.Look through the window before entering alate night convenience store or liquor storeso you don’t stumble into a robbery.

• Learn first aid and CPR (cardiopulmonaryresuscitation). Learn how to use an AED(automated external defibrillator).Wherever you are, be prepared to protect

yourself if things go wrong.Emergency preparedness is, in fact, plan-

ning to survive.

Safety tip

Staff Sgt. Jennifer C. JohnsonJFHQ-NCR/MDW Public Affairs

The annual Joint ForceHeadquarters-National CapitalRegion and the U.S. ArmyMilitary District of Washington’sEmergency PreparednessExposition is scheduled forSeptember 18, from 9 a.m. to 2p.m. at Fort Lesley J. McNair’sFitness Center.Every September, the Army

observes National PreparednessMonth (NPM), emphasizing theimportance of fostering a cultureof preparedness to strength-en Soldiers and their families’ability to prevent, protect, miti-gate, respond and recover from allemergencies.NPM is a held each September

to emphasize the importance ofbeing prepared for emergenciessuch as tornadoes, hurricanes orterrorist attacks.“Hurricane Sandy proved last

year we can be impacted by severeweather or natural events, oftenwith little or no warning,” saidLawrence M. Krauser, JFHQ-

NCR/MDW emergency manage-ment specialist and EXPO coor-dinator. At this year’s EXPO, weare presenting our EmergencyPreparedness Initiative, whichwill be a year-long preparednesscampaign to get all of us, our

families, and our offices betterprepared for any natural hazard,”said Krauser.According to the Ready Army’s

website, the Army continues itsproactive campaign to increasethe resilience of the Army commu-nity and enhance the readiness ofthe force by informing Soldiers,their Families, Army Civiliansand contractors of relevanthazards and encouraging them to“Be Informed, Make A Plan, Builda Kit and Get Involved.”“Get informed!” said Krauser.

“I am asking our participatingagencies to bring methods for ourpeople to get the information theyneed to get themselves and theirfamilies prepared.”Through outreach and educa-

tion, Ready Army calls our Armycommunity to action and aims tocreate a culture of preparednessthatwill save lives and strengthenthe nation.“When you know your family is

prepared you can concentrate onyour job, our mission, and helpingthe overall NCR community,” saidKrauser.

Learn to prevent, protect and prepare

PHOTO BY SGT. JENNIFER JOHNSON

Lawrence M. Krauser, Joint ForceHeadquarters-National CapitalRegion and the U.S. Army MilitaryDistrict Washington’s emergencymanagement specialist and EXPOcoordinator shows the proper wayto use a fire extinguisher during theEmergency Preparedness Expositionat Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall,August 29.

PHOTO BY LAUREN POINDEXTER

Music

Master Sgt. GilbertHoffer plays the buglefor children at Joint BaseMyer–Henderson Hall’sCody Child DevelopmentCenter after explainingthe military meaning anduse of the instrumentSept. 6. This is a preludefor The United StatesArmy Band “Pershing’sOwn” instrument pettingcorral “Musical Storiesfor Kids of All Ages”scheduled for Sept. 21.

“There’s no better way to honor the best in thosewho died than by discovering the best in our-selves,” President Barack Obama, Sept. 11, 2012,Pentagon Memorial.Since the terrorist attacks of September 11,

2011, we have all sacrificed – as individuals, ascommunities, as an Army and as a nation. Nearly3,000 people lost their lives that tragic day 12years ago, more than 6,600 American servicemem-bers have made the ultimate sacrifice since then,and countless other lives have been deeply touchedby these losses.During what has become the longest period

of sustained combat in American history, ourmen and women in uniform have shouldered the

heavy burden of adapting to the challenges ofwar, which are unimaginable to most. They standas true patriots each day, defending our countrywith untiring devotion. Surrounding and support-ing our Soldiers stand our civilians, families andveterans whose service and patriotism is inspira-tional.We are an Army shaped by these historic events,

united in our shared sacrifice and our spirit ofservice. Together we have become more resilient;together we have become Army Strong! This year,let us lend our strength and our compassion aswe pay tribute to the victims of 9/11, as we honorthose who responded, and as we thank those whounite in service to defend this great nation.

Patriot Day and National Day of Serviceand Remembrance Sept. 11, 2013

By Terri Moon CronkAmerican Forces Press Service

More than the stone andwater that commemoratethose who died at the Pentagon, the lives of survi-vors of the Sept. 11, 2001, attack are the greatesttribute to those who were lost, President BarackObama said during the 12th anniversary wreath-laying ceremony for the attacks at the 9/11 PentagonMemorial today.Surrounded by hundreds of family members

and survivors of that day--when American AirlinesFlight 77 struck the northwest side of the Pentagon-- the president, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel andJoint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Army Gen. Martin E.Dempsey offered words of solace to those in atten-dance.“From Scripture, we learn of the miracle of resto-

ration,” Obama said. “‘You who have made me seemany troubles and calamities will revive me again.From the depths of the earth, you will bring me upagain. You will increase my greatness and comfortme again.’”Hearts still ache for the futures snatched away

and the lives that might have been, the presidentsaid.“The victims slipped from their loved ones’ grasp,

but it was written what the heart has once ownedand had it shall never lose,” he said. “What yourfamilies lost in the temporal, in the here and now, is

now eternal, the pride that you carry in your hearts,the love that will never die.“Today, we remember not only those who died that

September day, we pay solemn tribute to more than6,700 patriots who have given their full measuresince -- military and civilians,” the president said.The nation sees their legacy in friendships they’veforged, attacks they’ve prevented, innocent livesthey’ve saved, and in their comrades in Afghanistanwho are completing the mission and who, by the endof next year, will have helped to end the war there”,he added.“Let us have the wisdom to know that, while

force is at times necessary, force alone cannot buildthe world we seek, so we recommit to the partner-ships and progress that builds mutual respect, anddeepens trust, and allows more people to live indignity, prosperity and freedom,” the president said.“Let us have the confidence and the values that

make us Americans, which we must never lose, theshining liberties that make us a beacon of the world,the rich diversity that makes us stronger, the unityand commitment to one another that we sustain onthis National Day of Service and Remembrance,”Obama said. “And above all, let us have the courage,like the survivors and families here today, to carryon no matter how dark the night or how difficult theday.”Hagel began his remarks by noting the signifi-

Obama, Hagel, Dempseycommemorate 9/11 anniversary

see 9/11, page 9

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Death noticeAnyone with debts owed to or by the estate

of Sgt. 1st Class George Alonzo Mickens,District of Columbia National Guard, 74th TroopCommand, must contact 1st Lt. Matthew Larkin,the summary court martial officer for the Soldier.Mickens passed away Aug. 19. Call Larkin at 240-423-0820.

Coin collectors soughtPentagram staff writer Jim Dresbach would like

to do a story on those who have a collection, largeor small, of commander’s coins, sometimes calledchallenge coins. If you have a collection of coins oreven one or a few coins, have an interesting, funnyor unique story about them or just want to say whatthe coin means to you, contact him at 703-696-5488or at jdresbach@dcmilitary.com.

Call a chaplain 24/7Effective immediately, JBM-HH has instituted

the on-call duty chaplain telephone number for indi-viduals to call and talk with a chaplain, 24 hours aday, 7 days a week at 202-236-4901.

Army Family Action PlanThe Army Family Action Plan is the Army’s

grassroots process to identify and elevate the mostsignificant quality of life issues impacting Solders(all components), retirees, Department of the Armycivilians and families to senior leaders for action.Want to learn more about AFAP? Attend a sessionSept. 18 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. or on Oct. 9 from11:30-1 p.m. Both sessions will be held in Bldg. 201on the FortMyer side of Joint BaseMyer-HendersonHall. For more information and to register, contactRobin Cordovez at 703-696-1229.

Devil Dog 7k registration openRegistration is open for the Sept. 18 Devil Dog 7k

race, starting at the Cpl. Terry L. SmithGymnasiumat 6:35 a.m. For details and the registration link,visit www.mccsHH.com/oohrahrunseries.html.

Intramural football league registrationRegistration is open for Semper Fit’s intramural

football league. Games are played select weekdaysfrom 11 a.m.-1 p.m. beginning in October on theFort Myer field. League play is open to all autho-rized patrons and teams consist of 20 players plusa coach. The season ends in late November. Rostersare available online at www.mccsHH.com and inperson at the Cpl. Terry L. Smith Gymnasium andthe Semper Fit office in Bldg. 29 on the HendersonHall portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall.For more information, call 703-697-2706.

Golf with us registrationRegistration is open for the Sept. 20 golf with us

tournament at Marine Base Quantico’s Medal ofHonor golf course. The fee is $50, which includes18 holes, cart, greens fees and lunch, plus a chanceto win gift cards. Register and pay online throughwww.mccsHH.com/SmithGym.html.

Suicide is preventableThe veterans crisis line connects veterans and

their loved ones in crisis with qualified, caringDepartment of Veterans Affairs responders 24 hoursa day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. For free, con-fidential support call 1-800-273-8255 and press 1.You can chat online at www.veteranscrisisline.net/ChatTermsofService.aspx or send a text message to838255.

Behavioral health weekly meetingsThe Marine Corps Community Services behavior-

al health branch offers weekly meetings throughoutthe month. A men’s domestic violence interventiongroup (STOP) meets Tuesdays from 9-11 a.m. for26 weeks in Bldg. 12’s conference room. A women’ssupport and empowerment group also meets; call fordetails on this group. For more information on thegroups and other services provided to active dutypersonnel and their families, call 703-614-7204.

Financial management assistanceMarine Corps Community Services personal

financial management program assists with every-thing from budgeting to investing. Classes are heldthroughout the month on a variety of topics, includ-ing planning for retirement. For a list of upcomingtopics, call 703-614-6950.

Rader Clinic car washAndrew Rader U.S. ArmyHealth Clinic personnel

are holding a car wash Sept. 14 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. inthe Rader Clinic parking lot near the side entranceand gazebo. Mark your calendars and line up for acar wash.

Building coordinators trainingJBM-HH DPW building coordinators training is

scheduled for Sept. 17, 18 and 19 according to thefollowing schedule:Sept. 17 - Town Hall (Bldg. 243 on the Fort Myer

portion of JBM-HH) from 10-1130 a.m.Sept. 18 – Bldg. 62, National Defense University,

IRMC, room 184 on the Fort McNair portion of

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Community

By Jim DresbachPentagram Staff Writer

Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall CommanderCol. Fern O. Sumpter delivered an on-target cer-emonial first pitch and words of remembranceand encouragement to 20 youth softball teamson the heels of the 12th annual First RespondersCup softball tournament held at Arlington’sBancroft Park.To kick off the two-day tournament, the

JBM-HH commander addressed more than 200young ladies Sept. 7, who were poised to competein the multi-division tournament. After a briefintroduction and history of the joint base, thecolonel urged the ladies to display “good sports-womanship” and remember the trials citizensface every day. Sumpter added that the girls,who represented communities from Virginia,Maryland, New York and North Carolina, wereserving as living examples of what is right inAmerica.“As we have seen from all the news reports

this past year, our country continues to facecountless challenges abroad and at home,”Sumpter told the crowd of players, parents andcoaches. “So it is precisely during these timesthat America needs its best and brightest, fromall walks of life, to step forward and commit tohelping others. You are all doing that by beinghere today. You are the dedicated keepers ofyour communities. You devote your time, energyand talent to make this country a better place.You are setting a positive example for others tofollow. You are what makes America strong. Isalute you for your commitment and for makinga difference.”It was the second consecutive year Sumpter

has been the keynote speaker and thrown theceremonial first pitch at the tournament, whichwas founded a year after the Sept. 11 attackson New York City’s World Trade Center, thePentagon and a terrorist plane crash nearShanksville, Penn. and celebrates the rolesfirefighters, police squads and first respondersplayed that day.JBM-HH was also represented by The Old

Guard Fife and Drum Corps and the JointService Color Guard. Old Guard Fife and DrumCorps drum major Sgt. 1st Class Jeb Haguereceived a First Responders Cup commemora-tive coin for his active participation during thepast four pre-tournament ceremonies.Sumpter closed her remarks with a simple

lesson – don’t forget the trendsetting femalesboth in civilian and military walks of life.“Remember the women who blazed the trail

before us so women can have the rights we enjoytoday–the right to vote, the right to go to college,the right to compete in the workforce, and … likeme…the right to become a colonel and commandmy own installation,” she said. “And, yes-likeyou-they fought to give you the right to playsoftball and compete in tournaments.”The colonel then finished the opening cer-

emonies by drilling an on-target strike duringthe traditional tournament first pitch. Her cer-emonial battery mate was Vienna Stars catcherKamille Larrabee.This year’s tournament winners were: Vienna

Stars 2001 (the 12 and under champs); the 14and under winners were Vienna Stars 2000; thechamps of the 18 and under silver division werethe Olney Cougars–Black and the 18 and undergold division victors were the Vienna Stars 18UGold.

JBM-HH’s Col. Sumpter promotes‘sportswomanship,’ opening pitch,strike at First Responders Cup

By Rhonda ApplePentagram Staff Writer

Mother Nature provided aperfect day for the safety-checkmotorcycle ride Sept. 6 forservicemembers and govern-ment civilians on Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall. Fifteenmotorcyclists participated inthe ride from the joint base toHarpers Ferry, W.Va.Organized by Headquarters

Command Battalion Soldiers,with the majority of ridersassigned to the battalion andThe Old Guard, the bikerswere joined by a few othermotorcyclists working on thejoint base, the Pentagon andFort Detrick, Md.The distinct sound of motor-

cycle engines could be heardoff Sheridan Avenue, near theCombined Operation FacilitiesBldg. 417, from early morning,as the riders gathered in theparking lot for pre-ride safetyinspections on their motor-cycles.“We’re doing the required

preventative maintenancechecks–covering everythingfrom the front to the back ofthe bike–checking our tires,turn signals, brakes, etc.,” saidMaster Sgt. James Meyers,JBM-HH senior career coun-selor and team lead for thejoint base motorcycle mentor-ship program.The group included newer

motorcyclists as well asveteran riders.“I started riding dual

purpose, street/offroadbikes when I was 11,” said

Lt. Col. Reginald Barnes ofthe Directorate of MilitaryPersonnel Management underthe Army G1 at the Pentagon.Barnes said safety was themost important aspect ofriding a motorcycle. “Manyriders, especially Army per-sonnel, want to get a bike.As far as being safe on thosebikes, knowing how to actuallyride, knowing how to wear theproper gear and just getting toride with others and gettingmentored as far as how to besafe on the bike is what thisgroup will do for people,” saidBarnes.Fairly new to riding

motorcycles is governmentcivilian Christopher Leeof Department of ResourceManagement on JBM-HH.“I’ve only been riding [motor-cycles] for about four months,”he said. Lee said he was mostlooking forward to his firstmilitary group ride “to makenew friends with other ridersand for the experience of a[group] ride.”Lee said following the rules

of the road and safety rules isthe most important aspect ofriding a motorcycle.“I had a motorcycle at age

16, before I bought a car,”said Staff Sgt. James Brown,with Headquarters andHeadquarters Company, U.S.Army Garrison, victim’s advo-cate section for the NationalCapital Region. “You haveto know what you’re gettinginto – buying a motorcycle isnot like buying a car. For newriders who buy a bike, they

need to start off with a smallerbike, then move up [in power].”Brown is no stranger to

group rides, saying he enjoysgroup rides with the BuffaloSoldiers. “I’ve also partici-pated in charity rides when Iwas assigned at Fort Lewis,Washington, and a ride when Iwas assigned in Germany,” hesaid.Headquarters Command

Bn. Commander Lt. Col. MarkBiehl and Bn. Command Sgt.Maj. Alex Pratt met with thegroup, offering a few words,stressing safety and well-wish-es, prior to the pre-ride safetybrief. “Be safe, take it easy outthere and have a good time,”said Biehl.The training was pro-

vided by Meyers and ArmySubstance Abuse ProgramPrevention Coordinator GeorgeSuber.“We’re going along as

a safety measure, just incase assistance is needed,”said Sgt. Allan Springer, ofHeadquarters Command Bn.operations section, who wasfollowing the motorcyclists in avan used as the safety vehicle.Springer was joined by Sgt.Matthew Megby, who alsoworks in the battalion’s opera-tion section.Prior to their departure,

Chap. (Maj.) Jerald Jacobs,joint base deputy installa-tion chaplain, led the group inprayer.“Before today, we’ve all seen

a lot of motorcyclists aroundthe joint base, but now we get

Bikers rev up together for safety ride

PHOTO BY JIM DRESBACH

Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Commander Col. FernO. Sumpter delivers the ceremonial first pitch of the12th annual First Responders Cup softball tournamentSept. 7 in Arlington. It was the second straight yearthat Sumpter gave the keynote address and threw outthe first pitch at the two-day tourney.

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JBM-HH from 10-11:30 a.m.Sept. 19 – TownHall (Bldg. 243 on the Fort Myer

portion of JBM-HH) from 1-2:30 p.m.

Job seeker classesTheMCCSCareer ResourceManagement Center

holds three classes in September for job seekers.On Sept. 17 from 9-11:30 a.m., learn about thefederal SES application process. On Sept. 18, pickup resume writing tips at a class held from 9 a.m.-noon. On Sept. 19, cracking the code to the federalhiring process is held from 1-3 p.m. All classesare held in Bldg. 29, room 104 and registration isrequired by calling 703-614-6828.

Prevent, protect, prepareThe annual Joint Force Headquarters-National

Capital Region and U.S. Army Military District ofWashington’s emergency preparedness expositionis Sept. 18 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in the fitness centeron the Fort Lesley J. McNair portion of JBM-HH.For more information, call 703-685-4181.

Welcome to GermanyCome to Army Community Service for the 411

on Germany Sept. 19 from 10-11 a.m. in Bldg.201 on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH. Learnabout sponsorship, household shipments, driving,pets, passport information as well as culture andlanguage. To register, contact Kelly Weidner at703-696-0153 or via email at Kelly.M.Weidner@ctr.mail.mil.

Prostate cancer support group meetingThe prostate cancer support group meets at

Walter Reed National Military Medical Centerthe third Thursday of every month. The nextmeeting will take place Sept. 19 from 1-2 p.m.and 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the America Building, RiverConference Room (next to the prostate center), 3rdfloor. Spouses/partners are invited. Military ID isrequired for base access. For men without a mili-tary ID, call the prostate center at 301-319-290048 hours prior to the event for base access. Formore information on the meeting, contact retiredCol. Jane Hudak at 301-319-2918 or via email atjane.l.hudak.ctr@health.mil.

Warrant Officer Association meetsThe Lord Fairfax Silver Chapter, U.S. Army

WarrantOfficerAssociationwill hold itsmonthlymeeting Sept. 19 at the Fort Belvoir golf coursedining room at 5 p.m. All active, reserve andretired warrant officers are invited and encour-aged to attend. For more information, contactCW5 Phyllis Wilson, at 703-407-6164.

AOWCGWA super sign upThe Army Officers Wives Club of the Greater

Washington Area will be hosting their annualsuper sign up welcome Sept. 19 in the KoranRoom of the JBM-HH Officers Club from 10:30a.m.-1 p.m. There will also be an opportunityto sign up to join AOWCGWA and the manyactivities, luncheons and events the club holds.We will be honoring our World War II brides.The event cost is $20, which includes a hot andcold buffet. For more information, call 910-364-5319.

TOG blood driveThe Old Guard blood drive will take place

Sept. 23 at the fitness center on the Fort Myerportion of JBM-HH from noon- 4 p.m.

MPD S1 conferenceThe next JBM-HH Military Personnel

Division’s S1 conference is set for Sept. 24 from9 a.m.-noon at the Pentagon, PLC2, conferenceroom B-2. The conference goal is to strength-en existing working partnerships betweenthe JBM-HH Military Personnel Division andPentagon human resource personnel and agen-cies, to have and build consensus on efficientand effective services to customers. For moreinformation, call Douglas Russell or RonnieCorbitt at 703-696-3695/0008.

Spouse meet and greetAn opportunity for newly-arrived spouses to

meet other spouses and get information aboutthe joint base and surrounding area is slated forSept. 24 from noon-2 p.m. at Army CommunityService, Bldg. 201, on the Fort Myer portion ofJBM-HH. To register, contact Kelly Weidner at703-696-0153 or via email at Kelly.M.Weider.ctr@mail.mil.

EFMP care reimbursementprogram workshop

A workshop on the Exceptional Family MemberProgram respite care reimbursement programuse and the changes that will be effective thisOctober will be held Sept. 26 from noon-1 p.m.in Bldg. 12’s classroom. This brief outlines thebackground, use, requirements, level of need andchanges to the respite care policy. The courseis available via WebEx by request, as well asface-to-face at Henderson Hall. To attend theworkshop, register by Sept. 25 by calling 703-614-7204.

Make it a smooth moveSmooth move is an informal joint service

briefing for servicemembers planning to makea permanent change of station. Next session isSept. 26 from 1-3 p.m. in Marine and FamilyServices, Bldg. 12 on the Henderson Hall portionof JBM-HH. Learn about your new duty station,moving with TRICARE, arranging householdgoods shipment with the transportation office,sponsorship, housing and more. To register,contact Willie Acevedo at 703-614-7202 or viaemail at William.Acevedo@usmc.mil.

MDW company commander/first sergeant course

The USA MDW company commander/first ser-geant course is conducted to introduce new andprospective company leaders to the potentialchallenges of command, avenues and resourcesavailable to assist them, and overall concernswithin the National Capital Region. MDW regu-lation requires all JFHQ-NCR/MDW companycommanders and first sergeants to attend thetraining. Course dates are Oct. 15-18 in LincolnHall, National Defense University, Fort McNair.Individuals interested in participating in thistraining should contact their unit S-3 or installa-tion DPTMS. For more information, call MichaelEgly at 202-685-2910 or email michael.c.egly.civ@mail.mil or call David Stone at 202-685-1923or email david.g.stone.ctr@mail.mil.

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to know who everyone is – we havethis connection,” said Staff Sgt.Pablo Robledo, of HeadquartersCommand Battalion’s logisticsdepartment. “Hopefully, we cancontinue to grow as a group [onJBM-HH].”Former Headquarters Command

Battalion Command Sgt. Maj.Richard Jessup, who is now thecommand sergeant major at Fort

Detrick, Md., agreed. Jessup, whobefore he was transferred, helpedget the commander’s policy [onJBM-HH motorcycle safety] togeth-er and helped initiate plans for thegroup ride, said he was thrilled toreturn for the event.“I really am grateful that this

came to fruition, I’m lookingforward to this great ride,” saidJessup. “There’s a camaraderie anda respect amongst bikers.”

By Julia LeDouxPentagram Staff Writer

Families of the Fallen now have desig-nated parking spaces in several parkinglots on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall.Signs designating the spaces are

white in color and are engraved with thewords “Reserved for Surviving Families.Please respect this spot and their sacri-fice. Honor our Families of the Fallen.”JBM-HH Survivor Outreach Servicessupport coordinator Sandra Brownsaid the signs design came from theU.S. Army Installation ManagementCommand (IMCOM).“The intent of the designated parking

sign is to honor and recognize the sac-rifices of the families who have lost aloved one in military service,” she said.The signs can be found on the Fort

Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-

Henderson Hall at Bldgs. 202 and 203(the Casualty Assistance Center, ID cardoffice, and Survivor Outreach Services),the commissary, post exchange, andOfficers Club. Signs can also be foundat the Marine Corps Exchange on theHenderson Hall portion of the jointbase.Brown said any surviving family

member – a spouse, a child who drives,or a parent – can park in the designatedspots.“Any surviving family member is who

is being recognized and honored,” shesaid. “Army Garrisons, Army instal-lations have designated parking forFamilies of the Fallen, not just here atJoint Base Myer-Henderson Hall.”Any questions about the designat-

ed parking spaces can be directed toSurvivor Outreach Services at 703-696-8846/8847.

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By Karen ParrishAmerican Forces Press Service

The annual Combined FederalCampaign adds a new feature fordonors this year: an online pledgeoption available through theDefense Finance and AccountingService’s MyPay website, whichmost servicemembers and civiliansalready use to view their leave andearnings statements.Anthony DeCristofaro is assis-

tant director of the DoD VoluntaryCampaign Management Office,which is within the WashingtonHeadquarters Services’ humanresources directorate. He toldAmerican Forces Press Serviceduring a telephone interview thatthe online pledge option offersseveral advantages over paperpledge forms:—It’s available all the time, from

any computer.—It’s more confidential and

secure, as no paper forms pass fromhand to hand; and—It’s less prone to error.He explained that donors direct-

ly enter their input online onlyonce, while the information onpaper pledge forms is typed andretyped into the system, offeringmore chances for mistakes to creepin and also consuming thousands oftotal work hours in processing.He said ease of use is potentially

much greater, since donors usingthe online pledge option can searchlocal, national or internationalcharities. “Here in Washington,we have 4,500 charities,” he noted.“But nationwide, there are about20,000 different charities in thiscampaign.”DeCristofaro added that donors

also are encouraged to use localCFC websites and other resourcesto research charities before givingDFAS their final instructions.

“I made my gift on Tuesday,...[and] I was easily matchedto my local campaign,” he said.DeCristofaro said the process tookhim 10 minutes, and the nextmorning he had an email confirm-ing his donation and start date.The system has been in active

development for two years, hesaid. The Defense Finance andAccounting Service led the effort,with support from the Office ofManagement and Budget, whichhas a similar system in its execu-tive agencies.In its first year, the service is

open to employees in 90 of the 160local CFC areas. Officials said moreareas may be added in the future,and ask donors to use paper pledgeforms in areas where the MyPayoption is not available this year.DeCristofaro said use of the

system, like participation in CFC, isstrictly voluntary. Many employeeshave asked for and will likely preferelectronic options, he said, althoughanyone who wants to make a one-time gift or use a paper CFC pledgeform still can do so.The new option is “an example of

a collaborative effort that went intoincreasing our efficiency,” he added.DFAS hired computer programmersand worked with payroll offices tobuild and test the system, he said.“You really had to have a lot

of collaboration to get to this endproduct,” he said. “So many legacysystems come together here.”The new option will be avail-

able to eligible donors outside ofthe Defense Department, he noted,as the departments of Healthand Human Services, VeteransAffairs and Energy, along with theEnvironmental Protection Agency,also are DFAS clients.“It is easy, it eliminates paper,

and inside the government; it’sreally going to save time,” he said.

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half year old German shepherd, the dip marked theopportunity to cross an item off the dog’s bucket list.“This is her first time in a pool,” Veronica Price

said of the family pet. “She’s been in the ocean toplay, but this is her first outright swim. My daugh-ter is on the [Fort Myer] swim team, so now theycan say they’ve shared the pool.”As the 120 minutes elapsed, the timid and the

brave emerged. While a pair of shar peis namedChesty and Ruby were hesitant to get wet in thewading pool, Zoe, a gung-ho golden retriever ownedbyArmyveteranStanAndrews,wasgetting runningstarts that finished with spectacular splashes.“She loves to jump,” Andrews said.The doggie dip is an annual joint base MWR

event that takes place the weekend following LaborDay.

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resources to serve thetotal force.The Army is deter-

mined to reducesuicide across all Armycomponents. Any losssuffered within theArmy family is tragicand affects readiness.Each member of theArmy community hasan imperative role increating a climate/

environment of trustand respect in whichevery person is ableto thrive and achievetheir full potential.Knowing and recog-nizing the risk-fac-tors/warning signs forpotential suicidal orrisky behaviors andthe resources avail-able to them in crisisis key.

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CDCThe Cody Child Development Center’s new playgroundis under construction Sept. 6. The overhaul willprovide age appropriate playground equipment, elimi-nate drainage problems and improve the overall safetyof the facility for the children. There are alternativeoutdoor play areas available for the children to useduring the project.

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cance of the timing and location oftoday’s observance.“Twelve years ago, at this hour,

in this place, a horrific act of terrorclaimed 184 innocent lives,” hesaid.“We comfort the loved ones

they left behind who still mournand grieve, despite the passageof time,” the secretary continued.“And our thoughts turn to otherswhose lives [were affected] by thefatefuleventsthatclearSeptembermorning, the first responders andsurvivors whose heroism we cel-ebrate, the Pentagon personnelwho came to work the next daywith a greater sense of determi-nation than ever before, and themen and women in uniform whohave stepped forward to defendour country over 12 long years ofwar, bearing incredible sacrifices,along with their families.”In all of those men and women,

the strength, resilience, and the

sense of purpose that have alwaysdefined the United States ofAmerica is evident, he said.“And that, too, is what the

American people reflect upontoday, for it is in these timeless

qualities that we find hope for abetter world and a better future,”Hagel said.Dempseynoted that at the point

of Flight 77’s impact, thePentagonhalls are lined with handmadequilts created by people from allaround the country to “honor theselfless efforts” of responders andordinary Americans who came tothe rescue that day.“And they wanted to affirm

that our nation’s fallen would beforever sewn into our hearts,” headded.Sept. 11 is a day that always

will stand apart in the nation,the chairman said, “not becauseof what we say up here aboutservice and selflessness and sacri-fice, courage and character.”“It’s something more,” he said.

“It’s what those things say aboutus as Americans. No acts of ter-rorism can strike who we are.Nothing can steal away that forwhich we stand.”

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PHOTO BY ERIN A. KIRK-CUOMO

President Barack Obama, Secretaryof Defense Chuck Hagel andChairman of the Joint Chiefs of StaffGeneral Martin Dempsey stand forthe national anthem during a remem-brance ceremony at the PentagonMemorial for victims of the 9/11attacks on the Pentagon Sept. 11.

PHOTO BY JIM DRESBACH

Flag footballThe Old Guard 529th Regimental Support Companyflag football quarterback Brandon Ferguson (right)attempts to keep a play alive by scrambling away fromDistrict of Columbia National Guard defender SherlockGrigsby in the first half of the 529th’s 12-6 victoryover DCNG in a Fort Myer flag football showdown of abattle of the unbeatens Sept. 7. Both squads have oneloss as the National Guard team is attempting to winits sixth straight base flag football title.

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By Lisa A. FerdinandoArmy News Service

A Soldier who is at-risk for suicide and seeks help isshowing great strength, said the director of the ArmySuicide Prevention Program.With September as National Suicide Prevention

Month, the Army is highlighting efforts to preventsuicide, while underscoring that prevention is a24-hour, 7-day-a-week year-round campaign.Suicide in the Army is a tragedy that affects every-

one, said Gabriele Tyler, the director of the ArmySuicide Prevention Program.It is the responsibility of all members to take steps

to prevent it, she said.Building resilience in Soldiers and creating strong

relationships from the top down are important aspectsin creating safe environments, said Tyler.“Resilience and seeking assistance is a sign of

strength, and supporting those in need of help is anArmy value,” she said.With strong relationships, members are more able

to pick up on warning signs in others or seek help forthemselves, she said.“Suicides are preventable. Any loss suffered within

the Army team is tragic and it affects readiness,” shesaid. “Every member of the Army community has arole in creating a climate and environment of trust andmutual respect.”The Army Suicide Prevention Program is part of

the Army’s Ready and Resilient Campaign, or R2C,which integrates and synchronizes key Army pro-grams to build resiliency and prevent incidents ofsuicide, sexual harassment, sexual assault and sub-stance abuse, while reducing any stigma associatedwith seeking help.“Resilience is key, and relationships are the gateway

to ensuring the required help is received,” Tyler said.“The more that we know about each other, the betterwe are equipped to handle a colleague’s or a friend’s ora battle buddy’s call for help.”Tyler said National Suicide Prevention Month is a

good time for all Soldiers to assess the stresses in theirlives, such as financial or other personal problems, andget help to address those issues and mitigate the riskof suicide.The Army has said trends show that most of its sui-

cides are the result of financial or relationship issues,often exacerbated by drug and alcohol use.National Suicide PreventionMonth is also an oppor-

tunity for leaders to conduct training and team-build-ing exercises to promote wellness and mental andphysical fitness, said Tyler.Leaders can also use this time, she said, to make

sure they and their entire command are familiar withall the support networks and resources available.The Army is addressing the culture in which at-risk

people may not want to seek help, for fear, in theirminds, of looking weak.“The Army recognizes that we focus on being tough

and self-reliant, and this can create a barrier to help-seeking behavior,” Tyler said.The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-

273-TALK (1-800-273-8255), is available anytime,24 hours a day, all year. Callers can press 1 for theMilitary Crisis Line.

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the result of healthier eating andexercise habits.“Be realistic with what you’re

doing,” she said. “A lot of people,when they start an exerciseprogram, are only doing some-thing a couple times a week andthey are not consistent with theireffort. You have to be consistent,you have to actually look at thecalendar and determine howmany days [a week you can exer-cise] and stick with it.”And, Garcia said be patient

and kind with yourself as youbegin your weight loss journey.“Step away from the scale and

know that the numbers will takecare of themselves if you are con-sistent with our eating habits,your sleeping habits and yourexercise habits,” she said.Garcia urged individuals

seeking to live a healthy lifestyleto focus on how that affects themmentally and emotionally.“That will kind of give you

enough incentive to keep goinguntil the physical benefits comeinto play,” she said.For more information on the

contest, contact Garcia at 703-696-7868 or drop by the fitnesscenter on the Fort Myer portion ofthe joint base for a weigh-in.

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