USMC Birthday Ball

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Headquarters and Service Battalion, Headquarters Marine Corps, Henderson Halls Marine Corps birthday ball. The event takes place Nov. 7 at the Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel, with cocktails at 6 p.m., followed by the ceremony, dinner and dancing until midnight. For ticket prices and availability, please visit www.mccsHH.com/BirthdayBallHH2015. Additional information will be updated as it becomes available.

Junior wrestling coaches, partic-ipants sought

JBM-HHs Child, Youth and School Age Services junior

wrestling registration is now open and runs through Nov. 13. The program is open to children of eligible Department of Defense ID card holders. The program is coed. To register, visit Parent Central Services, Bldg. 483, on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base or call 703-696-0313/4942. For more information about coaching, please contact Annette Engum at 703-696-3728 or annette.e.engum.civ@mail.mil

Army Family Action Plan training - Oct. 6

Tr a i n i n g fo r A r my Community Services Army Family Action Plan participants will be held Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. to noon in Bldg. 201 on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. Participants will be instructed on the AFAP process and proper issue format. AFAP is a process that provides the Army community with a voice in shaping its standards of living and identifying issues related to the current environment. Further, volunteers are sought to participate in the next AFAP focus group, which takes place Oct. 21 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Spates Community Club, Bldg. 214, on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH. For additional details or to volunteer, call Kathy Feehan at 703-696-1229.

Parent helping parent: Making

connections - Oct. 7This Army Community

Service-coordinated group provides an opportunity for parents to mix, mingle and

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By Guv Callahan Pentagram Staff Writer

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey turned over the reins to Marine Gen. Joseph Dunford and hung up his uniform after 41 years of service during an emotional change of command and retire-ment ceremony on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Sept. 25.

President Barack Obama and Defense Secretary Ashton Carter were among the dignitaries and leaders who attended the full-honors military ceremony on Summerall Field, where rain abated just long enough to see Dempsey off and welcome Dunford as the highest ranking military officer in the United States.

I am confident in telling you, Marty, you will be missed, said Carter, the first of the afternoons speakers. In the situation room, all listened attentively when Marty offered his advice.

In his remarks, Obama said Dempsey was an invaluable advisor and friend.

Dempsey retires

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U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, 18th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, walks off Summerall Field with his wife, Deanie, and grand-children following an Armed Forces Full Honors Retirement and Change of Responsibility Ceremony on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Sept. 25. Dempsey, who retired after 41 years of service, relinquished responsibility as chairman to Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., during the two-hour ceremony that was attended by President Barack Obama, Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter and other senior Department of Defense leaders.

Marine Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., becomes 19th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during joint base ceremony

By Julia LeDoux Pentagram Staff Writer

History was made Sept. 22 when the first-ever all-female Honor Flight touched down on the tarmac at Ronald Reagan National Airport.

The 75 female veterans on the flight represented all branches of the American armed forces and came from the greater Cincinnati, Ohio, area. They ranged in age from 28 to 96.

The ladies, when they come up the jetway have no idea whats waiting for them, said Greg Locher, Honor Flight coordinator for American Airlines.

First-ever all-female Honor Flight lands at Reagan National Airport

photo by Nell KiNg

A veteran shakes the hand of one of over 400 supporters who greeted the first all-female honor flight in the United States Sept. 22 at Ronald Reagan International Airport in Arlington. Over 75 female veterans from World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War were in attendance, as well as 75 escorts, who were also female veterans or active-duty military. see HONOR, page 8

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Editors note: October marks the start of a new fiscal year. With a change of top military leader-ship in recent months across the Joint Chiefs of Staff, U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps, Fiscal Year 2016 is sure to be a year for change and innovation across the Department of Defense. As October sweeps in cooler weather to the National Capital Region, the tenth month of the calendar year is also loaded with special observances and announcements across the DoD; here are 10 such items to give you a head start this month:

1. End of an era.Marines at Marine Corps Air

Station Cherry Point, N.C., will turn over the three last-flying H-46

Pedro search and rescue helicop-ters Oct. 1 to the U.S. Navy, ending a decades-long mission by the 2d Marine Aircraft Wing to provide search and rescue support to the U.S. Coast Guard over coastal waterways, according to a Sept. 25 Marine Corps news article. The relief of the units domestic search and rescue support mission is primarily due to the Marine Corps tightening budget and due to the helicopters advanced age, according to the article. Operable since 1970, the Pedro aircraft averaged more than 50 lifesaving missions per year of the last decade. In 1999, Pedro crews rescued nearly 400 people in three days during 1999s Hurricane Floyd, according to the article.

2. Army brigade deploy-ment announced.

Some 4,000 Soldiers from the

Fort Riley, Kan.-based 2nd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division will deploy sometime this fall to Kuwait as part of a rotation of troops there, according to a Sept. 24 DoD news release. The deployment will last for nine months for the Dagger Brigade, which is tasked to support multinational partners and build coalition capacity in support of continuing coopera-tion agreements in the CENTCOM area of responsibility, according to the release.

3. Changes to basic training. The U.S. Army announced changes to its Basic Combat Training requirements for enlisted Soldiers, beginning this month. Changes include a new peer evalu-ation system that puts the onus of ensuring fellow trainees meet standards and perform tasks to

Ten things to know around DoD in October

see 10 THINGS, page 4

see CHAIRMAN, page 4

Retiree Appreciation Day

set for Oct. 9Joint Base Myer-Henderson

Hall will host the 57th Annual Retiree Appreciation Day event Oct. 9 at the Community Recreation Center on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. This years event will feature guest speaker retired U.S. Army Col. Frank Cohn, a World War II veteran and former chair of the JBM-HH Retiree Council. Members of the council will welcome retirees from the local community. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The bus for the wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier leaves Spates Community Club at 9:30 a.m. For more informa-tion, call Retirement Services at 703-696-5948.

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This week in military history

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Oct. 1 1951:

Racial integration of the U.S. Army begins when the all-African-American 24th Infantry Regiment and the 159th Field Artillery Battalion are disbanded and its personnel are reassigned to formerly all-white units, according to an entry on the This Day in Military History website. Also on this date in 1997, the first African-American female Marine Corps colonel, Col. Gilda A. Jackson, is promoted to her rank during a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., according to an entry on the Marine Corps History Divisions website.

Oct. 2 1917:

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Peyton C. March is named to command all artillery units of the U.S. Army, including all non-divisional artillery units, in France during World War I, according to the National Museum of the U.S. Army Campaign. March would later become instrumental in shaping the modern Army when he served in Washington as the Armys chief of staff from 1918 until 1921.

Oct. 3 1993:

Operation Gothic Serpent, also known as the Day of the Rangers and the Battle of Mogadishu, commenced when U.S. military special forces attempted to capture two key lieutenants of Somali leader Mohamed Farrah Aidid during a compound raid in Mogadishu, according to multiple online sources. Somali militia and other armed men fought U.S. forces in a battle that lasted two days; armed Somalis shot down two U.S. UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters.

Oct. 4 1956:

Two U.S. F-89 aircraft crash into mountain terrain some four miles from Mount Olympus, Wash., according to an entry on the This Day in Military History website. U.S. Coast Guard coordinated a seven-day search, locating and evacuating the four crew members; three of the crew members survived.

Oct. 5 1775

The 2nd Continental Congress, meeting in Philadelphia, used the word Marines on one of the earliest known occasions, according to an entry on the Marine Corps History Divisions website. The usage occurred when the congress directed Gen. George Washington to secure two vessels on continental risqu and pay, and gave orders for the proper encouragement to the Marines and seamen to serve on two armed ships.

Oct. 6 1994:

The Naval War College is established by the Department of the Navy at Newport, R.I., when then-Secretary of the Navy William E. Chandler signs an order that began simply with, A college is hereby established for an advanced course of profes-sional study for naval officers, to be known as the Naval War College, according to an entry on the This Day in Military History website.

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Lt. Gen. David Halverson, commanding general, U.S. Army Installation Management Command, gives remarks during the 75th annual celebration of National Gold Star Mothers Day in Arlington National Cemetery, Sept. 27. Prior to the ceremony, representatives of American Gold Star Mothers, Inc., laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

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Men of the 24th Infantry Regiment move up to the firing line while serving in Korea July 18, 1950. In 1951, the regiment was among the first African-American troops to integrate with formerly all-white units.

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H H H The United States Army Band H H H CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Oct. 4 4 p.m. The U.S. Army Band Downrange will perform at the Fort Belvoir Oktoberfest at Fremont Field at Fort Belvoir.

Oct. 4 4:30 p.m. The U.S. Army String Orchestra will perform at Fairfax United Methodist Church in Fairfax, Va.

Oct. 7 12:10 p.m. The U.S. Army Chorus will perform at St. Johns Church as part of the First Wednesday Concert series at Lafayette Square in Washington, D.C.

Oct. 17 7:30 p.m. The U.S. Army Band Chamber Recital - American Vision: Music from the American Experience will feature music that is either written by an American or influenced by American thoughts and ideals, including songs from Maslankas Mountain Roads, Barbers Summer Music, the Dvorak American Quartet and songs for tenor and piano. This event takes place at Memorial Chapel on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base.

Oct. 20 7:30 p.m. The U.S. Army Band Pershings Own will perform early music from The Thomas Jefferson Library at Old Post Chapel on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base.

Oct. 24 3 p.m. The U.S. Army Blues will perform at Armstrong Concert Hall at Shenandoah University in Winchester, Va.

Oct. 25 6 p.m. The U.S. Army Woodwind Quintet will perform at Gore Recital Hall at the University of Delaware in Newark, Del.

Oct. 27 7 p.m. The U.S. Army Voices will perform for the National Association for Music Education at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn.

Oct. 30 7:30 p.m. The U.S. Army Concert Band and Army Voices will perform A Musical Masquerade at Brucker Hall on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. This event is kid friendly and participants are encouraged to wear a costume.

Performances are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted. All outdoor concerts are subject to cancellation or location change due to weather considerations. Call 703-696-3399 for up-to-date information on concert cancellations or location changes. For additional details and a full calendar of performances, visit www.usarmyband.com/event-calendar.html.

Community

By Guv Callahan Pentagram Staff Writer

Active duty Soldier volun-teers and representatives from the Family Advocacy Program gathered on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Sept. 28 for the Purple Everywhere campaign, affixing purple ribbons to lampposts on base to raise attention and engage-ment for Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month in October.

Sara McCauley, JBM-HH Victim Advocate coordinator, said this is the first year the Family Advocacy Program decorated lampposts. In previous years, purple bows were tied around

trees on the installation, and while that initiative was popular, McCauley said the lamppost dec-orating was an excellent way to get Soldiers involved.

The purpose of the campaign is to raise awareness and get people talking about domestic violence and prevention, McCauley said.

We wanted an initiative that triggered conversation and increased visibility of our Victim Advocacy program, she wrote in an email after the event.There are victims out there who need to know about our services. Dealing with the daily threat of domestic violence, be it physical or emo-tional, can be a helpless feeling. The more we raise awareness about this issue and about the

advocacy services we provide, the more we hope to draw those who are suffering out of isolation and connect them with support.

About 40 lampposts were deco-rated on Jackson Avenue, Marshall Drive, Lee Avenue and Sheridan Avenue, said McCauley, adding that those particular streets were chosen for their visibility.

Roughly 20 volunteers assisted throughout the day, climbing up ladders and tying the ribbons to the lampposts.

McCauley emphasized how grateful she and her organization were to the Soldier volunteers.

This would not be possible without them and theyve taken

Volunteers color JBM-hh purple for domestic violence awareness

Joint base firefighters train to reach new heights

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Spc. Brendan Murphy and Staff Sgt. Melissa Johnson of Headquarters Command Battalion wrap purple ribbon on a light pole Sept. 28 on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Volunteers decorated the base in purple to bring attention to National Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month.

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Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Firefighter John Pine begins his aerial ladder assessment Sept. 18 at Fort Belvoir, Va. Firefighters were trained for five days in order to be certified to operate an aerial ladder that reaches up to 102 feet.

By Julia LeDoux Pentagram Staff Writer

Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall firefighters recently par-ticipated in aerial ladder truck training with their colleagues from Fort Belvoir, Va., and Fort Gordon, Ga.

JBM-HH Fire Chief Russell Miller said an aerial ladder truck provides firefighters with the capability to reach heights well beyond what the joint bases pumper trucks allow.

Currently, we are dependent upon mutual aid from Arlington County and Northern Virginias fire departments to provide the reach above the second floor of a structure, he said. Our aerial

provides a platform for firefighters to work from and also allows multiple personnel to be brought down from an upper floor.

Aerial ladders are mounted on the back of fire trucks and operated via controls at the base of the mount, normally toward the back of the truck. Many models of aerial ladders are equipped with emergency ladders and some type of water and/or foam line.

Seven firefighters from the joint base, five from Fort Belvoir and two from Fort Gordon spent the week of Sept. 14 at Davison Army Airfield on Fort Belvoir under-going the training. Fort Belvoir Firefighter and Medic Valoree Brown said the training included

both time in the classroom and time on the truck.

Were turning on the aerial ladder truck to make sure it is in position to get the aerial up, she explained. Were also making sure the stabilizers are up, that its on the proper terrain. Theres a lot to consider before you even start the engines.

Miller also said the aerial truck provides an organic capa-bility to the joint base, allowing it to not be totally dependent upon mutual aid.

In related news, National Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 4-10, and there are several events both at the joint base and at the Pentagon in recognition of this observance. See page 3 for details.

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George A. Suber, prevention coordinator with the Army Substance Abuse Program, assists in sorting prescription medications turned in during a Drug Take Back Day event at the Fort Myer Commissary Sept. 24 on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Drug Take Back Day is a bi-annual event that allows people to turn in expired prescriptions or medications that are no longer used. Collected drugs are turned into the Drug Enforcement Administration for proper disposal.

Drug take backCourtesy of JBM-HH Directorate of Emergency Services and the Pentagon Fire Marshal

At Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall: It is that time of the year again

when we focus on fire prevention in our communities.

This years Fire Prevention Week campaign is focused on, Hear the beep where you sleep. Every bedroom needs a working smoke alarm. This observance provides an ideal opportunity to educate JBM-HH personnel and visitors about the importance of having working smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every level of the home, including the basement.

Event: Annual JBM-HH Fire Station Open House

Date: Oct. 10Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Location: Fire Station at Fort Myer (Bldg. 415, Sheridan Ave.)

Come by and visit the JBM-HHfire station on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base to view fire prevention and fighting displays, get handouts of infor-mation on how to keep homes safe and fun stuff for kids to learn about fire safety.

For more information or to schedule a fire drill or fire extin-guisher training, please contact the Fire Prevention Office at Fort Myerat 703-696-1089/703-696-3372 or at Fort McNair at202-685-7333.

At the Pentagon: Celebrate Fire Prevention Week

(Oct. 4-10) with the Office of the Pentagon Fire Marshal (OPFM) to learn how to keep your family safe from fires. Stop by tables at

Local Fire Prevention Week events at JBM-HH, Pentagon

see PREVENTION, page 7

see PURPLE, page 5

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discuss relevant parenting topics. The group meets Oct. 7 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Starbucks inside the Exchange on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. First cup of coffee is on them. For more information or to register, call 703-696-3512.

EFMP workshop on special needs trusts - Oct. 7

Register by Oct. 6 for the Oct. 7 Exceptional Family Member Program workshop on special needs trusts. The workshop will be held in the USO building, 5940 9th Street, Fort Belvoir, Va., from 6:30 to 8 p.m. This workshop will provide families with information on how to pay for their family members financial and personal security and quality of life while maintaining government benefits. The guest speaker will be Tia Marsili, director of trusts for the Arc of Virginia. Light refreshments will be provided. To register or get more information, call 703-696-0783.

Semper Fi-ve K race - Oct. 7 Registration is open for the Navy Mutual

Aid Association Semper Fi-ve K Fun Run pre-sented by Marine Corps Community Services Henderson Hall Oct. 7, beginning at 6:45 a.m. Visit www.mccshh.com/OohrahRunSeries for more information. Please note that this event is not part of the race series. Participants are invited to come in costume, and healthy refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the event.

October outdoor play mornings Outdoor play mornings will be held Oct. 8,

15, 22 and 29 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Virginia Highlands park, 1600 S. Hayes Street, Arlington, Va. This playgroup is for parents and preschool children to provide time for play, physical activity and socialization for parents. For information or registration, call 703-696-3512.

Prostate cancer support groups meet Oct. 8, Oct. 15

A prostate cancer support group meets at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital Oct. 8 from 1 to 2 p.m. and 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Urology Clinic, Sunrise Pavilion, 2nd floor. Another prostate cancer support group meets at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on the third Thursday of every month with the next class taking place Oct. 15, 1 to 2 p.m. and 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. That group meets in the River Conference Center on the third floor of the America Building. Spouses and partners are invited. For more information, call retired Col. Jane Hudak at 301-319-2918 or email jane.l.hudak.ctr@mail.mil.

Purple Heart golf classic - Oct. 9

The Chapter 353, Military Order of the Purple Heart will host its annual golf classic Oct. 9 at the Fort Belvoir golf course beginning at 7:30 a.m. with registration and continental breakfast. Tee times begin at 9 a.m. with a shotgun start. The event is a four-person, captains choice scramble format. An awards luncheon will be held at 2 p.m. Registration includes green fees, golf cart, breakfast, lunch, prizes and awards. Come out and play and/or be a sponsor. For more information, contact Jessica Shea at 703-254-4635 or via email at mophgolf@jsheainc.com.

Remembrance 5K - Oct. 14Registration is now open for the Marine Corps

Community Services Henderson Halls Semper Fit Remembrance 5K Race on Oct. 14, begin-ning at 6:45 a.m. at the Smith Gymnasium on the Henderson Hall portion of the joint base. Visit www.mccshh.com/OohrahRunSeries for more information.

AOWCGWA to meet Oct. 15The Army Officers Wives Club of the Greater

Washington Area will host their October luncheon Oct. 15, in the Koran Room of the Fort Myer Officers Club from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Make reservations by Oct. 6. The menu includes beef bourgiuignon over rice with almonds and side salad, vegetarian option of red roasted pepper and Basmati rice and alternate menu of chefs salad. Lynn Wilson, retired Army spouse, will talk about her book, which contains tips and recipes for entertaining that shes collected over 38 years as an Army spouse. Reservations are $25 per person and must be received no later than Oct. 6, and can be made online at www.AOWCGWA.org. Please email AOWCGWAreservations@gmail.com with any questions.

Fall education and career fair - Oct. 15

MCCS Henderson Hall hosts the fall educa-tion and career fair Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Cpl. Terry L. Smith Gymnasium on the Henderson Hall portion of the joint base. Meet with educators and employers looking for highly qualified candidates. Recruiters are available to take resumes and conduct interviews with potential applicants. This is an excellent opportunity for participants to network and meet face-to-face with military-friendly employers and schools. Free refreshments are available, courtesy of sponsors. For more information and a list of those scheduled to participate, visit www.mccHH.com/FECF2015 or call 703-614-6828 for more information.

Get back on track tread-mill competition

A treadmill competition will be held every

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Over these last four years, Martys wisdom, his vision and his character have helped the greatest fighting force the world has ever known, Obama said, calling Dempsey a singular leader for our military and our nation, and one of the finest men that I know.

Obama said he chose Dempsey for chairman because of his vision and reliability, as well as his commitment to his nation.

I chose Marty for these leadership roles because of his moral fiber and his deep commitment to American strength and American values, Obama said. I chose him because of his vision for our military as a more versatile and respon-sive force. I chose him because he had the steady hand we needed in this moment of transition Perhaps most of all, I chose him because hes a leader you can trust.

During brief remarks, Dunford, who stepped down last week from his still-fresh position as Commandant of the Marine Corps to become the 19th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said he would continue in Dempseys footsteps.

I know that I have big shoes to fill, he told Dempsey. You are what winning looks like.

When it came time for Dempsey to speak, he said the final day of his career felt very much like his first day as a cadet at West Point.

I was a little nervous, I was humbled to wear the uniform of an Army officer ... and I was in love with a girl named Deanie, he said, his voice cracking with emotion at the mention of his wife.

Dempsey said the men and women of the United States military are one of the countrys greatest assets.

Our nation and its armed forces remain the worlds foremost symbols of strength, of hope and of freedom, Dempsey said. The generation that is now blessed to serve will do its duty and will ensure that our nation remains strong.

Dempsey, who is proudly Irish, thanked Obama for allowing me to release my inner leprechaun from time to time at National Security Council Meetings.

When they really respect someone, they say simply Youre a good man, Dempsey said of the Irish. Well, youre a good man, Joe Dunford.

Obama also said he could not be more confident in the advice and counsel Dunford would give him in the coming months.

Were going to have a lot of work to do, not just after Martys gone, but after Im gone, Obama said. We have to degrade and ultimately destroy ISIL and remnants of Al Qaeda. We have to adapt our defenses for the 21st Century. We have to give our troops the support they need to meet their missions.

Carter called Dunford a battle-hardened commander with the strategic wisdom of a statesman.

Joe Dunford is the kind of officer Marines want to

follow, Carter said. The chairman will soon change, but the quality of council they provide to the president and the caliber of their leadership will endure.

Obama mentioned a wooden box Dempsey kept on his desk, a box containing 132 cards with the information of every Soldier who died under his command in Iraq. On the box are the words Make it Matter.

To close his remarks, Dempsey said simply: To all who will continue to serve after, I ask only this in parting: make it matter.

The ceremony ended with a rousing musical tribute, which concluded with Dempsey singing The Parting Glass in front of the crowd as family and friends looked on.

Pentagram staff writer Guv Callahan can be reached at wcal-lahan@dcmilitary.com.

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U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, 18th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, dances with his wife, Deanie, during an Armed Forces Full Honors Retirement and Change of Responsibility Ceremony on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Sept. 25. Dempsey, who retired after 41 years of service, relinquished responsibility as chairman to Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., during the two-hour ceremony that was attended by President Barack Obama, Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and other senior Department of Defense leaders.

par on other trainees, even when drill sergeants are not immediately supervising their Soldiers. Other changes include more individualized training time on land navigation, additional physical readiness test and tactical camouflage training, and the introduction of tactical gear including optics into marksmanship training standards. To learn more about the requirement changes to BCT, visit http://go.usa.gov/3zW74.

4. DoD releases FY14 monies spent, by state. Amid concerns of ever-shrinking DoD budgets in coming

years, the department released Sept. 28 a by-state report showing how much of the departments Fiscal Year 2014 budget was spent in each state. The report details defense spending at the state and local levels for all 50 states, including Washington, D.C. The report warns that defense spending in the U.S. is expected to decline some 28 percent from Fiscal Year 2011 to Fiscal Year 2019, a stark contrast after spending increased by more than 65 percent from Fiscal Year 2000 to Fiscal Year 2010, according to the report. In all, the report predicts reduction in spending by about $454 billion across the DoD, and highlights details such as regional expenditures from military bases or private contractors, to be used for evaluating each states poten-tial exposure to projected declines to defense spending. To review the report, which is available in two parts, go to: Part 1 - http://go.usa.gov/3zWSA and Part 2 - http://go.usa.gov/3zWSJ.

5. Max leave for carryover reverts to 60 days. As of Oct. 1, Soldiers can maintain up to a maximum

of 60 days of leave versus 75 days, according to All Army Activities Message 022/1213. Sixty days was the original amount Soldiers could maintain from one year to the next before 2008, when the 75-day leave policy was implemented due to high operations tempo, according to an Army news article. While serving in a combat zone, Soldiers can accrue up to 120 days of leave, according to the article. The message can be read in full at http://goo.gl/vhCRDw.

6. McHugh to retire. Secretary of the Army John McHugh will retire from the

position before the start of November. The former New York congressman has served six years overseeing the military service, but announced this summer that his resignation will come before Nov. 1. Last month, President Obama announced his intention to nominate current Acting Under Secretary of Army Erik K. Fanning as McHughs suc-cessor. If appointed and confirmed to the position, Fanning would become the 22nd Secretary of the U.S. Army. The secretary is responsible for the oversight of a $200 billion annual budget, workforce of some 1.1 million active duty, Army National Guard and Army Reserve Soldiers, more than 220,000 Department of the Army civilian employees, 213,000 contracted service personnel and stewardship of some 14 million acres of land, according to McHughs official biography.

7. U.S. to provide more support to U.N. peacekeeping. In a Sept. 28 speech to the United Nations General

Assembly, President Barack Obama pledged much more support to the U.N.s peacekeeping efforts, according to a Sept. 28 DoD news article. The White House simulta-neously released a signed presidential memo pledging the additional support as the president addressed the General Assembly, according to the article. The memo details the

presidents consideration of providing military, police and civilian personnel to support U.N. peace operations, but only if the U.N.s need is for specialized expertise U.S. personnel have and only if the United States participation would improve substantially the overall effectiveness of the U.N. mission. Read the full article at http://go.usa.gov/3zWfe.

8. 2015 Military World Games begin.The 2015 Military World Games starts Oct. 2 and will

begin with matchups between Korean and U.S. military mens and womens soccer teams. More than 7,000 athletes across 100 countries participate in the annual games, which are administered by the Conseil International du Sport Militaire (CISM). The mens and womens U.S. Armed Forces soccer teams will compete against the Koreans even before the opening ceremonies begin, according to an Army news article. These multi-sport games are held every four years on the year before the Olympics. The games were begun in 1995 as a means of compounding some 20 world championships games into one event. Sports included in the games are similar to those in the Olympics, including swimming, skiing, cross country, wrestling, volleyball, basketball, soccer, softball and others.

9. Domestic violence awareness, prevention. October marks National Domestic Violence Awareness

and Prevention Month, an annual observance designated to draw attention to domestic violence and educate on preven-tion methods. Each year, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Halls Family Advocacy Program hosts a number of education and awareness events throughout the month to help not only raise awareness about the negative impacts domestic violence , but to also build healthy relationships, according to Program Manager Kelly Smith. For a full list of local events for this observance, see page 5.

10. Help is always available. October also marks National Depression and Mental

Health Screening Month. Some 43.7 million adults in the U.S. experience mental illness in a given year, according to the National Alliance on Mental illness. As part of this annual observance, TRICARE offers beneficiaries resources and teleclasses to help understand and cope with mental illness. Information on these resources can be found at www.hnfs.com/go/healthtopics. Additional resources can be found at http://www.army.mil/readyandresilient. The DoD also provides a variety of resources online at http://go.usa.gov/36kJJ.

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Pedro helicopter 02 lifts off to join Marine Transport Squadron 1s other two HH-46 helicopters on their final flight at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 25, 2015. The final flight marked the end of an era in combat aviation. These aircraft were turned over to the U.S. Navy. They leave behind a legacy of Cherry Points support to the local community in eastern North Carolina, which began in 1957.

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Tuesday and Thursday through October in the Fort Myer Fitness Center. Participants will walk or run on the treadmill for up to 30 minutes at a time. The goal is to accumulate as many miles as you can by the end of the competition. Winners will receive an abdominal roller wheel and a stability ball. If interested, register for the competition at the front desk of the fitness center. The competition is open to all active duty service members, Department of Defense civilians, retired service members and their families. Participants can complete their tread-mill time during the fitness centers regular operating hours. For more information, call 703-696-7867/7864.

New weekly Catholic service at Fort McNair

A new weekly Catholic service will be held at Bldg. 48 Annex on the Fort McNair portion of the joint base on Tuesdays. Chap. (Col.) Gary R. Studniewski will

conduct the mass. Everyone is invited to attend. Call 202-685-2859 for more information.

Bowling Center Java Caf has new breakfast hours

The Java Caf in the Bowling Center on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base has new hours for break-fast: Open from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, the Java Caf staff serves freshly cooked break-fast sandwiches, platters and pancakes. Snacks include muffins, cookies, pound cakes and cinnamon rolls, and of course smoothies. Coffee is served all day. For more information, call 703-528-4766.

Seeking to improve your public speaking skills?

Toastmasters International offers free meetings every Tuesday, 5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Pentagon Main Cafeteria (directly under CVS and Dunkin Donuts in the Pentagon) on a first come, first served basis. This Pentagon-based Toastmasters Club provides training and practical experience in improving public speaking, lis-

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tening and leadership skills. For more information, contact Carl Bert at carl.e.sabath.civ@mail.mil or via phone at 703-695-2804 or Jose Romero at joseh.h.romero6@mail.mil or via phone at 703-695-3443.

Death noticeAnyone with debts owed to or by the estate of Maj.

John H. Mark, Office of the Judge Advocate General, Pentagon, must contact Lt. Col. Jeff Thurnher, the summary courts officer for the Soldier. Mark passed away Sept. 4. Call Thurnher at 571-256-2921.

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time out of their schedules to support us, she said. Theyve had excellent attitudes.

She added that the initiative created community and Soldier involvement that could spread the word about domestic violence and victim advocacy.

Were able to get the community involved and spread awareness that way, she said of the Soldier volunteers. Theyre the ones in the units who interact with their fellow Soldiers so theyre the ones

who can really spread our resources.In her email, McCauley also added

that community members will see purple wreaths around the base during the month October as a way to trigger a dialogue about domestic violence and inspire community members to get involved in prevention efforts.

To report domestic violence, call the hotline at 703-919-1611.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month takes place throughout October. For a schedule of events on JBM-HH, see page 5

Pentagram staff writer Julia LeDoux can be reached at jledoux@dcmilitary.com..

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Pfc. Teena Samuels, chaplains assistant, and Staff Sgt. Latonya Russell with Headquarters Command Battalion, help decorate Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall lamp-posts with purple Sept. 28 on Sheridan Avenue on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. Samuels and Russell volunteered their time to help wrap the posts for National Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month.

Domestic Violence awareness and Prevention MonthLove shouldnt hurt. Help us end domestic violence.

Outdoor Play MorningOct. 1, 8, 15, and 22, 10 to 11:30 a.m.Virginia Highlands Park, 1600 S. Hayes

Rd., Arlington, Va.This playgroup is for parents and

preschool children to provide time for play, physical activity and socialization for parents.

Family fun day at the petting zooOct. 2, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Reston Zoo, 1228 Hunter Mill

Road, Vienna, Va.Come join the New Parent Support

Program for a morning of fun at the Reston Petting Zoo. Pet and feed the animals, go on a wagon ride and enjoy socializing with other military families. For parents and children (up to age 5). Registration is required. Rain date: Oct. 9.

ScreamFree Marriage TrainingOct. 5, 6 to 8:30 p.m.Cody Child Development Center, Bldg.

483, Fort Myer portion of the joint base.Couples will learn how to relate to each

other in a calm, cool, connected way, celebrate differences and create a founda-tion for a great relationship. Dinner and limited childcare provided.

Date Night: Sizzling in the KitchenOct. 8 and 22, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Memorial Chapel, Bldg. 480, Fort Myer

portion of the joint base.Back by popular demand. Join the

FAP for an evening of celebrating healthy relationships while heating things up in the kitchen and creating healthy meals. Two dates to choose from! Limited child-care provided.

Anger ManagementOct. 13, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.ACS classroom, Bldg. 201, Fort Myer

portion of the joint base.Individuals will receive information

on the basic principles of emotions man-agement, specific information about the impact of unmanaged anger, and receive

resources on how to recognize and manage the anger triggers in their own lives.

A day in lifeOct. 14 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. or 1 to 3 p.m.Spates Community Center, Bldg. 407,

Fort Myer portion of the joint base.Educate Department of Defense staff on

an effective workplace response to domestic violence. This training will increase the awareness and understanding about how to best support abused employees in the workplace.

Stress management:Holiday editionOct. 20, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.Legal Classroom, Bldg. 201, Fort Myer

portion of the joint base.The holiday season can be a stressful

time! Participants will be given informa-tion on the basics of identifying stressors in their life, especially during the holiday season, and how to create their own stress management plan.

Baby stagesOct. 23, 10 a.m. to noonACS Classroom, Bldg. 201, Fort Myer

portion of the joint base.This class will provide an overview of

developmental mile-stones for children up to age 3. Learn how to assess your child for developmental milestones and discuss activities that you can do to help improve your childs social, gross motor, and cognitive development.

Russell Strand: Forensic experien-tial trauma interview (FETI) training

Oct. 29, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Memorial Chapel, Bldg. 480, Fort Myer

portion of the joint base.Learn how trauma effects the brain

from one of the nations leading experts. Understand how to gather critical infor-mation from a victim who has survived a traumatic event.

For information or registration for any of the above classes, call 703-696-3512

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Children had the chance to receive drawn caricatures during the 5th Annual Fall Family Fun Festival Sept. 26 at the Henderson Hall portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Coordinated by Marine Corps Community Services Henderson Hall, the event included games, face-painting, and moon bounces for families. The festival also included a Long Branch Nature Center presentation as well as an interactive, educational presentation to help children stay safe.

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Military familiy members converse during a spouse meet and greet event hosted by the Family Readiness Group for 4th Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Sept. 21 at Memorial Chapel on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall.

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Zuhal Sultan, founder of the National Youth Orchestra of Iraq, addresses the College of International Security Affairs at National Defense University on the Fort McNair portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Sept. 23. Sultan spoke to attendees on Uniting Iraqs Youth Through Music. The lecture took place in Lincoln Hall. In 2009, Sultan, then age 17, used social media to find the orchestras 43 musicians from across different sects in Iraq, including Sunnis, Shias, Kurds and Christians, according to a National Defense University press release. The Euphrates Institute named her their Visionary of the Year for 2015, according to the release.

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By Tiffany Lee Environmental Management Division, JBM-HH Directorate of Public Works

Over the month of October, bright green patches of algae have appeared on the Potomac River. As the color suggests, algae are microscopic plants, which can multiply to form the floating green layers you see on rivers, ponds, and other water-ways in the summer. Algae are natural members of aquatic ecosystems; they are the foundation of food chains and pho-tosynthesize the same way as plants on land. However, algal blooms, which are an unusu-ally high population of algae, are harmful to aquatic ecosystems.

Algal blooms appear when conditions are just right: in late summer, when the days are long and water temperatures are at their warmest, algae use nutrients dis-solved in the water to multiply. Water natu-rally contains nutrients; however, as human populations around waterways grow, so does the amount of lawn fertilizer, pet waste, and bare soil that enter our streams, and algae use these additional nutrients to grow more quickly.

These blankets of algae block sunlight from reaching deeper areas of the water, which lowers the growth of native under-water grasses. When the algae dies and decays, this process uses up the oxygen in the water, creating dead zones, where there is too little oxygen for fish and other aquatic life to survive. Because algae grow and die quickly, these dead zones persist and become larger and larger. Some types of algae can produce toxins that are harmful to people and animals, resulting in beach closures or reduceddrinking water supplies when water intakes are shut down to keep the toxic algae out of drinking water. Locally, dead zones are an annual occurrence in the Chesapeake Bay. In fact, in a 2015 study, the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science found that

algal blooms in the Chesapeake Bay have lasted longer and occurred more frequently over the last 20 years.

Nitrogen and phosphorus, the two leading nutrients that fuel algal blooms, come from a variety of sources: stormwater runoff, sewage treatment plants, and air pollution. These two pollutants, along with excess sediment, are recognized by the EPA as major players in the overall health of the Chesapeake Bay. Through a permitting system administered by states in the Bays watershed and the

District of Columbia, the EPA has set limits on how much of these pollutants can enter the Bay through storm drain systems. Permit holders, including JBM-HH, are required to take action to reduce the amount of these pollutants and meet these limits.

While the biggest contributors of nitrogen and phosphorus are industrial sources, JBM-HH residents, employees and visitors can take action to

help keep nutrients from reaching the Chesapeake Bay:

Apply fertilizer to lawns and gardens based on manufacturers instructionsdont over fertilize.

Choose a period of dry weather to apply fertilizer. Rain dissolves fertilizer and carries it into storm drains.

Always pick up pet waste. Pet waste is rich in nutrients, as well as bacteria.

Plant over bare spots in your yard. Planted areas slow down runoff and help rain water soak into the soil, which keeps polluted runoff from making it to our waterways.

To report conditions that could cause stormwater pollution or to get more involved with stormwater activities at JBM-HH, call the Environmental Management Division at 703-696-8055.

Algal blooms harmful to Chesapeake Bay, ecosystems

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either the Pentagon or the Mark Center to pick up information on how installing a working smoke alarm in every bedroom can save lives and chat with us about the benefits of residential sprinklers. For additional information on protecting your home from fire, plan to attend a home fire safety briefing at the Mark Center. Dont fall behind on fire safety remember to make sure that you can hear the beep where you sleep.

Event: Fire Prevention Week at the Pentagon

Date:Oct. 5 through 7Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: Second Floor Apex 1/2At the Mark Center:Event: Home Fire Safety briefingat

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Event: Fire Prevention Week Date: Oct. 8Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Location: Main Street

For more information about these events, contact OPFM at 703-695-3300.

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The Honor Flight Network is a non-profit organization that flies veterans to Washington, D.C., to see the memorials that are built in their honor.

Retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Wilma Vaught, president of the board of direc-tors of the Women in Military Service for America, was on hand to welcome the group to the National Capital Region.

They are seeing all the major memo-rials, and Im sure for many of these women, they may not have been to Washington before, she said. One of their primary things is to see their memorial, and were so pleased to have them here.

Kindergarten students from Janis Lindens class at Francis Scott Key School in Washington, D.C. handed American flags to the women as they passed through the terminal. Lindens father, Eli, was captured in France and spent six months as a German prisoner of war during World War II, she said.

I hope they take away from this how important freedom is, she said.

Veteran Collen Mallory was overcome with tears as she made her way down a receiving line of cheering well-wishers and received thanks for her service.

Its so nice to see so many smiling faces, she said as she briefly paused to wipe her eyes.

When asked what she expected when the group landed at the airport, Army veteran Jackie Richardson shook her head while smiling broadly.

Not this, she said. This is unbelievable.

Veteran Loma Angelo fondly recalled her time in the service.

I cant tell you how wonderful it was serving in the Marines, she said.

The veterans were accompanied on their trip by 75 female active duty service members, as well as Navy Lt. Cmdr. Lauren Warren and Army Master Sgt.

Annette Reed.They paved the way for us, said Warren.This is fantastic to interact with the

ladies who came before us and paved the way for us, added Reed. If they hadnt done what they did, we would not have the opportunity to serve.

During their visit, the veterans visited memorials and monuments throughout Washington D.C., as well as Arlington National Cemetery, including the Women in Military Service for America Memorial in Arlington, Va., where they heard Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert A. McDonald and other notable guests speak.

Pentagram staff writer Julia LeDoux can be reached at jledoux@dcmilitary.com.

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Caroline McCabe, a Vietnam War veteran, is greeted by over 400 supporters Sept. 22 at Ronald Reagan International Airport in Arlington. McCabe was not aware of the welcome she and some 74 other female veterans were to receive upon their arrival.

Children from Francis Scott Key Elementary School in Washington prepare to greet the first all-female honor flight in the United States Sept. 22 at Ronald Reagan International Airport in Arlington. Over 75 female veterans from World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War were in attendance as well as 75 escorts, who were also female veter-ans or active-duty military. photo by Nell KiNg

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Women from the first all-female honor flight in the United States watch a Changing of the Guard ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Sept. 22, in Arlington, Va. Seventy-five female veterans of World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War attended, as well as 75 escorts, who were also female veterans or active-duty military.

Correction

We erroneously provided an incorrect phone number with the news note Domestic violence awareness kickoff event on page 4 of last weeks edition. The correct number for additional information about that, or any of the Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month events listed on page 5 of this weeks edition, is 703-696-3512. We apologize for the error.

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From the left, Womens Army Corps veteran Marion Clift, Army veteran Betty Downs, Army veteran Sue Williams and veteran Army nurse Beverly Reno walk away from the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier after laying a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery Sept. 22 in Arlington, Va. They are part of the first all-female honor flight in the United States.

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