Published for Joint Base Myer-Henderson HallVol. 61, no. 13 April 4, 2014

PentagramBy Rhonda Apple

Pentagram Staff Writer

In 1963, folk-rock singer Bob Dylan wroteand recorded “The Times They Are a-Changin’,”expressing upheaval and social change throughsong.More than 50 years after Dylan penned the

ballad, the Army is also changing.The latest change affects current servicemem-

bers’ abilities to advance through the ranks orearn a commission, as well as those who wishto enlist in the Army. The service has rolled outnew, strict uniform regulations and groomingstandards, redefining what the Army deems as“acceptable.”Army Regulation 670-1 and the new accompa-

nying Department of the Army Pamphlet 670-1,which went into effect March 31, detail signifi-cant changes for Soldiers.TattoosArguably the most significant change regu-

lating uniform and appearance are new tattoostandards, including new limits on the size andnumber of the body art. Off-limits tattoos includeink on the eyelids and inside the mouth. In thenew policy, new recruits cannot have tattoosshowing above the neckline (including the face),or below the elbows and knees. Wrist and handtattoos also are now against regulation.Soldiers currently serving might be able to

grandfather the ink they currentlyhave; however,all Soldiers will be banned from any extremist,sexist and racist tattoos. Existing Army person-nel with tattoos in off-limit areas of the bodywill be allowed to remain in service but thosewith existing off-limits tattoos must have themremoved at their own expense.“Every Soldier has the responsibility to under-

stand and follow these standards. Leaders at alllevels also have a responsibility to interpret andenforce these standards, which begins by settingthe example,” Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F.Chandler III wrote on his Facebook page March31.Soldiers must not get new tattoos that do not

meet the criteria outlined in paragraph 3-3 ofAR 670-1. This two-page paragraph specifiesthe Army’s tattoo, branding and body mutilationpolicy.This paragraph outlines prohibited extrem-

ist, indecent, sexist and racist tattoos as well asprohibited tattoos on the head, face, neck, wrists,hands or fingers. The number and size of tattooson visible, allowable parts of the body is alsospecified, including band tattoos.Paragraph 3-3 of AR 670-1 specifies what

is considered compliant and not compliant inthe grandfathered policy on tattoos. To protectSoldiers with previously authorized (now grand-fathered) tattoos, Soldiers must report currenttattoos or brands – including locations and

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

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

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

Around DoD p.5Commentary p.6Classifieds p.9

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

see STANDARDS, page 4

Army cracks down on grooming standards

By Julia LeDouxPentagram Staff

Writer

The Joint BaseMyer-Henderson HallFire Department hasa new tool in its firefighting arsenal.Fire Chief Russell

Miller and his crewtook possession ofa 2014 Pierce Saberpumper March 25.“Everything on

this is new, that’s itsbiggest advantage,”said Firefighter ChrisStrybing. “It will allowsome of the olderequipment to go into

reserve status.”Pumpers are

designed to carrywater in an onboardwater tank or obtainwater from an outsidesource such as a firehydrant, swimmingpool or lake. The jointbase’s new pumpercan hold 500 gallonsof water and dispenseit at a rate of 1,500gallons per minute,said Strybing.The pumper, which

is adorned with anAmerican flag on itsfrontgrill andJBM-HHlogos on its doors,is one of 13 that the

Army bought throughits fiscal year 2012purchasing programthrough the efforts ofits Tank AutomotiveCommand and theAssistant Chief ofStaff for InstallationManagement, saidMiller. The $407,000vehicle brings newtechnology, greaterreliability and morecapability to the resi-dents, organizationsand civilians on thejoint base, ArlingtonNational Cemeteryand to the depart-

By Rhonda ApplePentagram Staff Writer

Each year, as the season transi-tions from winter to spring, daylightis longer and weather graduallywarms to more pleasant tempera-tures. As the weather gets warmer,the number of people spending timeoutdoors increases and personalmotor vehicle accidents tradition-ally escalate, according to the ArmySafety Center.The Army launched its annual

spring safety campaign which offi-cially went live online at https://safety.army.mil March 1 and will be

available through May 23.Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall

will kickoff the joint base safetycampaign April 14, in an effortto reach out to personnel workingon the Fort Myer, Fort McNairand Henderson Hall portions of thebase.This year, the Army Safe Spring

campaign will be an interactiveeffort between the joint base safetyoffice and personnel working onJBM-HH.“People have been stuck inside

and not spending as much time

JBM-HH spring safetykickoff announced

see SAFETY, page 4

News NotesShooting at Fort Hood

On behalf of all personnel at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, thePentagram staff extends our thoughts and prayers to our friends,families and colleagues impacted by the tragedy at Fort Hood afteran active shooter incident there April 2 left four people dead andmany more injured.

Celebrate at the SouthwestWaterfront Fireworks Festival

Spend April 5 at the Southwest Waterfront Fireworks Festivaland enjoy activities and entertainment before the fireworks showlights up Washington Channel. This family event is free to attendand is held from 1 to 9 p.m. between 6th and 9th Streets alongWater Street in southwest Washington, D.C.

Activities include live music, fine arts and crafts, a food trucktally, Cherry Blossom beach with games and activities, face paint-ing, balloon animals and Japanese inspired arts and crafts. A fire-works show is scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m., rain or shine. Formore information, log onto www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org.

Temporary traffic pattern changeson Fort McNair April 5

Dominion Virginia Power is scheduled to convert street lights alongthe 2nd Street entry lanes on the Fort McNair portion of Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall April 5. Guests and residents can expect tem-porary traffic pattern changes at the 2nd Street gate between 8 a.m.and 4 p.m.

Bowling center renovationsThe bowling center on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base will

undergo heating/air conditioning repairs beginning April 14 whichwill last approximately six to eight weeks. During this time, thebowling center will not have heat or air conditioning, but is sched-uled to remain open. More information will be provided as it becomesavailable. Call 703-696-0299 with questions.

MCX renovationsConstruction operations will continue to intermittently impact the

rear doors of the Marine Corps Exchange and Java Café. The cafécontinues to be open at its regular time, 7:30 a.m. weekdays, 9 a.m.Saturdays and 10 a.m. Sundays. Check social media and

see PUMPER, page 4see NEWS NOTES, page 4

JBM-HH Fire Departmentacquires new pumper

PHOTO BY S SGT. XAIME HERNANDEZ

Army Regulation 670-1 and the new accompanying Department of the Army Pamphlet 670-1, which wentinto effect March 31, detail significant changes for Soldiers. Arguably the most significant change regulat-ing uniform and appearance are new tattoo standards, including new limits on the size and number of thebody art.

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Editorial staff

Commander Col. Fern O. Sumpter

Command Sergeant Major Earlene Y. Lavender

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Caption This #11If 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 #10

“When I’m not playing basketball, I’mwatching it!”

- Anonymous

PHOTO BY RACHEL LARUE

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

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

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

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

• Name (rank): Lenny Davis• Job title: Inspection Program

Manager/Installation Safety office.• Favorite sports team: San Antonio

Spurs.• Favorite book: The Bible.• Favorite food: Tacos.• Favorite band/music artist: Any

jazz band/Ben Tankard.• Favorite movie: Anything by

Leonardo DiCaprio.• What do you like most aboutworking on/visiting JBM-HH?Everyone is friendly and willing tohelp you do your mission.

• What are your goals for the year?Make JBM-HH a safe place to live, work and play and buildstrong partnerships with all organizations.

• What’s your favorite attraction to see in the NCR? TheWhite House!

• What’s the best advice you’ve ever received? Do the bestthat you can do at whatever it is that you’re doing.

• If you won the lottery, what would you do? Build mydream home in my dream location, put away enough to retireon and help as many people as I can.

• What advice do you have for someone getting stationedat JBM-HH? You have an opportunity to leave your lastingimpressions!

Community Spotlight

PHOTO BY STAFF SGT. TIMOTHY R. KOSTER

Grenade tossSpc. George Morales-Lebreault, a competitor in the 302nd Maneuver Enhancement Brigade’s Best Warrior Competition, tosses a dummy grenade during an obstaclecourse run March 23 at Fort Devens, Mass. Eleven Soldiers competed for the title of “best warrior” in the 302nd MEB. The top noncommissioned officer and juniorenlisted Soldier advanced to the next tier of the competition at the 412th Theater Engineer Command.

By Cory HancockJFHQ-NCR/MDW Public Affairs

The Military and Civilian Police Officers ofthe Year for the U.S. Army Military District ofWashington were recognized during a ceremonyheld at the Fort McNair portion of Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall.Staff Sgt. Danilo Fernandez III, 241st Military

Police Detachment at Fort Meade, Md., is theMilitary Police Officer of the Year for theMilitaryDistrict of Washington, and Officer Anthony L.Robinson of Fort Meade’s police services divisionwas recognized as MDW’s Department of theArmy Civilian Police Officer of the Year. Theawards recognize military and civilian policeofficers with superior work records or those whoperform meritorious acts or services both on andoff duty which contribute to the mission, qualityof life at MDW and contribute to its role as agood neighbor in the community.Fernandez serves as the traffic management

collision investigation noncommissioned officerin charge. Fernandez was presented an ArmyCommendation Medal by Maj. Gen. Jeffrey S.Buchanan, MDW commanding general, and Sgt.Maj. David O. Turnbull, MDW command ser-

geant major. Fernandez’s superior knowledgeregarding traffic safety made him the maininstructor for safety, traffic and DUI enforce-ment for tenant units and special events. Hisknowledge allowed him to conduct trainingevents that impacted thousands of Fort Meaderesidents, according to the award citation.“It is about the immediate gratifications of

helping people, that is the main reason whyI like being an MP,” said Fernandez. “I wasshocked to win this award.”Robinson has served with the Directorate of

Emergency Services at Fort Meade since 2005.Robinson was presented the Department of theArmy Achievement Medal for Civilian Serviceby Buchanan and Turnbull. While working as aDepartment of the Army civilian police officer,Robinson served in numerous positions includ-ing: AWOL apprehension officer, vehicle main-tenance officer and assistant supply technician.“The law enforcement side is one thing, but I

really enjoy meeting with members of the com-munity,” said Robinson. “I think it is great to berecognized by my fellow peers. I’m just doing myjob. It’s very gratifying.”The Fort Meade DES was awarded for having

the best [policing] practices of the year for MDW.The award was accepted by Lt. Col. Jeffrey E.Winegar, Fort Meade provost marshal, andThomas W. Russell, Fort Meade deputy chief ofpolice.“Law enforcement and emergency respond-

ers are on point 24 hours a day to ensure thelife, health and safety of the community. Mostof the work they do goes unseen by the generalpublic. Unfortunately for law enforcement, the

most remembered events by the public usuallyinvolve traffic violations or crime resolution,”said Winegar. “The most rewarding actions forlaw enforcement officials are saving lives andprotecting the community and it is our honor tohave those actions recognized.”Fort Meade has also received the best National

Night Out award for military installations acrossthe nation each of the past six years. The DEShas been a key component of hosting this suc-cessful event.“It’s all about giving back to the community,”

said Russell. “It means a lot to be recognized.”

PENTAGRAM Friday, April 4, 2014 3Community

Job vacancy announcements:

Assistant Director, Child Youth ServicesThis is a nonappropriated fund, regular full-

time position (NF-1701-03) that includes NAFbenefits, guarantees 40-hour work weeks, atJoint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Salary rangeis $41,000-$51,000 per year. The incumbentworks in a large CYS Age Services programserving patrons from JBM-HH and thePentagon. The incumbent may be required towork during inclement weather, before and/orafter scheduled work hours and special events.This job announcement closes April 10.

Nurse, Child Youth ServicesThis is a nonappropriated fund, regular full-

time position (NF-0610-04) that includes NAFbenefits, guarantees 40-hour work weeks atJoint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Salary rangeis $62,400-$72,000 per year. The incumbentwill function as the on-the-ground health spe-cialist, responsible for implementation of allhealth support and special needs services forchildren ages 6 weeks to 18 year of age. Thisjob announcement closes April 10.

Cashier, Army Installation ManagementAgencyThis is an intermittent position with several

vacancies at JBM-HH. The position is a nonap-propriate fund flexible vacancy that operatescash registers, accepts cash, personal checksand credit cards to pay for pool entrance, swim-ming lessons and pool passes. The incumbentmay be required to work during inclementweather and before or after scheduled workhours, holidays, special events and weekends.Salary range is $8 to $10 per hour. The positioncloses April 30.

For full details on any of these positions, orto apply, visit USAJobs.gov.

The United States Army Band has a monthof great events to warm up any afternoon orevening. All performances are free, and notickets are required unless otherwise noted.April 5 through April 6: The U.S. Army

Strings present the first annual U.S. ArmyOrchestra cello workshop. Co-hosted by theKindler Cello Society, a full slate of educa-tion and performance events are scheduledthroughout the weekend, culminating in aperformance by The U.S. Army OrchestraApril 6 at 3 p.m. featuring soloists from within“Pershing’s Own” and special guests from theNational Symphony Orchestra. Performancestake place at Brucker Hall on the Fort Myerportion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall.April 5 at 1 p.m.: The U.S. Army Blues and

Downrange bring their high energy sound tothe Annual National Cherry Blossom Festival.Performance will be held at the SouthwestWaterfront in Washington, D.C. on WaterStreet, SW, between 6th and 9th Streets.April 15 at 7:30 p.m.: “Pershing’s Own”

Chamber Music Series: An Evening ofPercussion.Wrap up your 1040 form and join us for the

next installment of our popular recital andchamber music series. Percussionists from TheU.S. Army Concert and Ceremonial Bands joinforces for an evening of energetic mixed percus-sion ensemble music by Michael Brecker, SteveReich and Michael Burritt. Watch it live at

www.youtube.com/usarmyband.April 24 at 7:30 p.m.: The U.S. Army

Concert Band present an evening of works forsymphonic wind ensemble by new Americanmasters like John Mackey, Eric Whitacre, andthe legendary Leonard Bernstein at Mount St.Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, MD.April 27 at 3 p.m.: The U.S. Army Concert

Band will present an encore performance ofthe April 24 program. Watch it live at www.youtube.com/usarmyband.April 29 at 10a.m.: TheU.S.ArmyWoodwind

QuintetCast off the vestiges of winter and welcome

spring in full swing with The U.S. ArmyWoodwind Quintet in Spring Awakening atWolf Trap. The performance takes place WolfTrap National Park for the Performing Arts,1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Va.April 29 at 7:30 p.m.: “Pershing’s Own”

Chamber Music presents a tribute to the leg-endary rock band The Police. Watch it live onyoutube.com/usarmyband.April 30 at 7 p.m.: The season’s first Twilight

Tattoo | A Military PageantOne of our most popular summer programs

returns for 2014. An hour-long sunset mili-tary pageant, Twilight Tattoo features Soldiersof The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The OldGuard) and musicians from “Pershing’s Own.”Takes place on Summerall Field on the FortMyer portion of JBM-HH.

The U.S. Army Band schedule for April 2014

MDW police officers recognized

By Julia LeDouxPentagram Staff Writer

Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall kicked off the Month of the Military Childwith a pinwheel parade to raise awareness about child abuse prevention April1.JBM-HH Commander Col. Fern O. Sumpter enthusiastically greeted the

youngsters as they filed into Cody Child Development Center’s auditorium inadvance of the parade.“Good morning,” she called out.“Good morning,” came the response.“We’re going to go on a little march,” Sumpter explained to the children. She

added that they would each receive a pinwheel to carry as theymade their wayoutside and around the grounds of the facility. The youngest kids – infants whowere bundled up against the April chill – were in strollers pushed by child careproviders.Installation leadership, the Family Advocacy Program and elements of The

Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps joined children, parents and staff of the CDCfor the event.“A lot of people don’t have the opportunity to leave work, so I decided to

come over and seemy daughter and bring her little brother,” said parent AdamLandsee, who accompanied daughter Tess on the parade route.Pinwheels for Prevention was launched in 2008 as a national campaign to

raise awareness and prevent the abuse and neglect of the nation’s children. Itutilizes a blue and silver pinwheel as its symbol.Before the parade, Brittnee Bade was named the 2014 Boys and Girls Club

of Greater Washington’s youth of the year. She and Sumpter led the parade.“I was really excited that this all happened,” she said. “I knew [about the

honor], but I didn’t know it was going to be like this. This is really big.”Brittnee, 17, has worked at the center for almost three years and lives on

FortMyer with hermother, Sgt. 1st Class Julie Bade. She is the first Boys and

Raising awareness with pinwheels

PHOTO BY RACHEL LARUE

Children from the Cody Child Development Center march in the Pinwheels forPrevention Parade on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall April 1. The CDC children,along with supporters, marched holding blue and silver pinwheels, a symbol of childabuse prevention.

see PINWHEEL, page 7

PHOTO BY GEORGE MARKFELDER

Officer Anthony L. Robinson, police services division atFort Meade, stands with Maj. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan,U.S. Army Military District of Washington commandinggeneral and Sgt. Maj. David O. Turnbull, MDW commandsergeant major, after being recognized as the civilianpolice officer of the year for MDW during a ceremonyon the Fort McNair portion of the joint base March 25.

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descriptions – to their command-ers. Additional information isdetailed in AR 670-1, Para 3-3,sub-para 3(e).Soldiers cannot cover tattoos

or brands with bandages or makeup in order to comply with theArmy’s tattoo policy, either.Commanders are now required

to document and photograph allSoldiers’ tattoos above the neck-line and below the elbows andknees, keeping that informationin the servicemember’s officialrecords. Commanders must alsoperform annual checks for newtattoos, according to the regula-tion. Additional guidance on thisis available in PAM 670-1.The regulation states that the

tattoo restrictions “apply equallyto officers and warrant offi-cers” and that enlisted Soldiersexceeding the limit of four tattooscannot “request commissioningor appointment,” even if they aregrandfathered in accordancewiththe regulation.Soldiers are prohibited from

willfully mutilating the body orany body parts in any manner,including tongue bifurcation(splitting of the tongue), or eargauging (enlarging holes in theear lobes greater than 1.6 mm).Grooming standardsAlso, stricter guidelines reg-

ulate hair cuts for both maleand female Soldiers. For men,grooming standards remainmostly unchanged. The exceptionis three off-limit hairstyles: thetear drop; horseshoe and landingstrip (or Mohawk). Women’shairstyles greatly reduce styleoptions – four full pages in thetraining document list the regu-lations. However, pony tails arenow allowed for female Soldiersduring physical fitness training.

Colored nail polish is alsobanned now for female Soldiers.Femalesmay only wear clear nailpolish while in uniform or onduty in civilian attire.JewelryThe service has also banned

dental ornamentation andimposed stricter jewelry stan-dards Paragraphs 3-4A-3-4Eoutline wearing watches, ringsand earrings (women only) and“attaching, affixing or that dis-playing objects, articles, jewelry,or ornamentation to, through,or under the skin, tongue orany other body part is prohib-ited, including earrings for maleSoldiersandapplies toallSoldierson or off-duty.”Local Soldiers have mixed feel-

ings about the changes.“All of the changes in the new

AR 670-1 are geared towardskeeping everyone on the samelevel, and recognizing that as aSoldier you are part of somethingbigger than yourself,” said Sgt.JamesE.Windsor, a squad leaderwith Honor Guard Company, 4thBattalion, 3d Infantry Regiment(The Old Guard).Windsor said thatwhile none of

the regulation changes surprisedhim, he is concerned that theArmy couldmiss out on potential-ly otherwise good Soldiers merelybecause of “a tattoo we got beforethe change,” he said.“Although it is not considered

the best looking in the eyes of thepublic at points, things such assleeve tattoos that go beyond theelbow and/or knee don’t definewhat the individual Soldier doeson a professional level,” said Cpl.Scott R. Krienke, a team leaderwith 4th Battalion, 3d InfantryRegiment (The Old Guard).Like Windsor, Krienke is con-

cerned that thenew tattoo restric-

tions could adversely impact theArmy, forcing otherwise goodSoldiers out of the service.“Those who are currently

in and have no prior negativeactions against them, I believeshould be grandfathered in forthings such as tattoos in placesthat are specified as a ‘no go’area,” said Krienke.Still, all Soldiers are required

to adhere to the new standards,regardless of individual opin-ions about the various grooming,uniform wear, jewelry and otherchanges detailed in AR 607-1.“The Army is a profession, and

one of the ways our leaders andtheAmerican peoplemeasure ourprofessionalism is by our appear-ance,” Chandler said on hisFacebook page. “Wearing of theuniform, as well as our overallmilitary appearance, should bea matter of personal pride for allSoldiers.”The new uniform and groom-

ing policy is exclusive to the U.S.Army. The revisions apply toall enlisted personnel and offi-cers, including warrant officers,cadets, the National Guard andtheU.S. ArmyReserve. The otherservices have their own groomingand uniform regulations.Links to both documents are

located on the Army PublishingDirectorate’s web page: http://www.armyg1.army.mil /hr/uniform/. Training documentsand videos are also linked to thewebsite to guide and assist Armyleadership with the new stan-dards, specifically http://cape.army.mil/ar-670-1-leader-train-ing/.

(Editor’s note: Additionaldetails of policy changes tothe wear of the Army uniformwill be featured in next week’sPentagram.)

www.mccsHH.com for updates. For theirsafety, patrons are asked to obey the construc-tion crew and signage in and around the con-struction site. Any concerns may be directed toMCCS operations at 571-483-1947.

Golf With UsThe Semper Fit golf with us program is open

for registration through April 9 for the April18 tournament at Marine Base Quantico. Fordetails, log onto www.mccsHH.com/SemperFit.html.

Myer Vet Clinic welcomes customercomments

Customers can now make ICE (InteractiveCustomer Evaluation) comments about theFort Myer Veterinary Clinic at https://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm?fa=card&s=356&sp=85964&dep=*DoD. This will help improve the quality ofthe clinic’s customer service and the servicesit provides.

There’s still time! Tax centers open,free

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

tax center in Bldg. 205 on the Fort Myerportion of the joint base. The facility isopen for appointments or walk-ins Monday,Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to7 p.m. and every other Saturday through April12 for walk-ins only from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.For details go to www.facebook.com/jbmhh#!/MYERTAXCENTER or call 703-696-1040 formore information or to make an appointment.The Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps tax

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

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

Roman Catholic Lent/Easter schedule2014

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

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

of the Palms Mass will be held April 12 at 5p.m. and April 13 at 9 a.m.April 14-16 Mass will be held at noon.

IMCOM change of commandLt. Gen. David Halverson assumes command

of the U.S. Army Installation ManagementCommand April 8 during a 10 a.m. ceremonyon MacArthur Field, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.Halverson takes over for Lt. Gen. Michael

Ferriter, who has served in the position sinceNovember 2011. Halverson will also take overthe role of the Army’s assistant chief of staff forinstallation management.

Helping children manage angerThis course, to be held April 7 from 1 to

2 p.m. at Cody Child Development Center,Bldg. 243 on the Fort Myer portion of the jointbase, teaches parents how to support childrenas they learn to manage anger through playthat promotes the use of anger managementskills. “How to take the Grr out of Anger,” byElizabeth Verdick and Marjorie Lisovskis, willalso be discussed and provided as a resource.For more information or to register, call 703-696-3512 or email karen.a.stpierre.ctr@mail.mil.

Tour of U.S. Holocaust MuseumThe JBM-HH Equal Opportunity Office has

coordinated a free trip and tour of the U.S.Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C., April9, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Those desiring to attend mustRSVP by April 7. A bus will depart Bldg. 405 onthe Fort Myer portion of the joint base at 9:30a.m. the day of the tour. To register or for moreinformation, contact Sgt. 1st Class AdrienneRobinson at Adrienne.d.robinson2.mil@mail.mil , or call 703-696-2964; or contact Sgt. 1stClass Michael Swinton at michael.l.swinton.mil@mail.mil, or call 703-696-8729. Uniformfor this event is civilian attire.

DAU acquisition symposiumThe Defense Acquisition University will host

an all-day acquisition training symposium

News Notesment’s mutual aid partners inArlington County, he added.“The new pumper will go into

service once radios have beeninstalled, equipment has beenmounted and drivers havebeen fully trained,” explainedMiller. “The new pumper willreplace the current first outpumper.”The Army last purchased a

pumper for the joint base backin 1989. Miller said the cab onthat pumper was enclosed anda rescue body added in 1996.It was towed to the DefenseRevitalization and MarketingOffice on Fort Meade, Md., inthe summer of 2012.“The last vehicle purchased

by the Army was the Pentagoncrash truck in 2001, whichreplaced the crash truck pur-chased by the Army in 2000which was destroyed on 9/11,”he continued.Miller said that a specific

driver training program hasbeen under development evenbefore the new pumper arrived.“The training will include

driving the new pumper, oper-ating the pump using both

water and environmentallyfriendly training foam, review-ing a safety DVD provided bythe manufacturer and goingthrough an emergency vehicleoperator course with the newpumper,” he explained.Arrangements have also

been made with the localdealer to provide training on

the pumper’s foam system andhydraulically driven generator.“The local dealer is also

tailoring a new vehicle train-ing program to provide moredetailed training than normal-ly would have been providedby the manufacturer throughthe Army Apparatus PurchaseProgram,” added Miller.

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The Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Fire Department received a newpumper March 25.

outdoors all winter and suddenly the weatheris getting warmer, and they haven’t had theirvehicle inspected or driven their motorcycle inawhile,” said JBM-HH Safety Manager AdrainKendrick. “We want the units to give theirpersonnel safety briefs, and we want service-members to get readjusted first, as opposed torushing out without preparing safely.”He said the campaign is designed to engage

with leaders and Soldiers, and encourage per-sonnel to access the seasonal-based informa-tion prior to road trips, recreational and otheroutdoor activities.“The Army Safety Center online is a great and

valuable resource,” said Kendrick. “We also havequick-series guides available to hand out to per-sonnel on a number of topics, including motor-cycle safety, home safety and family issues. Thisinformation is also available online through theArmy Safety Center’s website.”Kendrick said the safety office staff is plan-

ning visits with the various units on JBM-HHbeginning April 14. “We’ll be out talking to per-sonnel about distracted driving, smart motor-cycle riding, home safety and other safety topics.We also want to talk to them about the TRiPsprogram,” he said.TRiPs (Travel Risk Planning System) is a

program available to Army personnel going onleave and temporary duty assignment. Kendrickexplained the program is valuable before depart-ing post, with online data detailing the tripwith a risk assessment. It creates a travel map,detailing required rest stops and engages theSoldier and their supervisor, prior to the service-member’s departure.“From March through May 2013, we had 14

fatalities. Six involved privately-owned vehicles,six involved motorcycles and two involved all-terrain vehicles,” said Kendrick. “We’ve had 13personal occupancy vehicle fatalities so far infiscal year 2014.”“We want to talk about and engage with per-

sonnel about these incidents. Having them goonline is good, but we want to speak with themface-to-face, Kendrick said. “If I can get oneSoldier to stop, accept a safety guide, give mefive minutes of their time to talk about safety,and it saves one life, it will be well worth thetime going out to speak to personnel.”The JBM-HH Safety Office plans to visit joint

base units and battalions for up to two hours,two-to-three days each week during the cam-paign until safety day, May 16. Kendrick saidsafety day will lead into the summer safety cam-paign. The location and time of safety day will beconfirmed by the safety office in early May.

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April 8 at its Fort Belvoir campus. The themeis achieving better outcomes in austere times,improved processes and reduced over head.The event offers training sessions tied tobetter buying power 2.0 initiatives. The forumprovides four continuous learning points forcontinued DoD acquisition certification.

ASAP trainingArmy Substance Abuse Program Training

for employees, which covers workplace vio-lence and a drug-free workplace will be heldApril 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. in Bldg. 230 on theFort Myer portion of the joint base. On April 9,suicide prevention training will be held from 1to 2 p.m. in Bldg. 230. For more information,call 703-696-3787.

Stress managementParticipants will be given information on the

basics of identifying stressors in their life andhow to create their own stress managementplan during this session set for April 9 from9 to 10 a.m. at the Army Community ServiceBldg. 201 on the Fort Myer portion of the jointbase. For more information or to register, call703-696-3512 or email karen.a.stpierre.ctr@mail.mil.

Playtime at the parkJoin the JBM-HH New Parent Support

Program April 10 from 10 a.m. to noon fora morning of fun at Clemyjontri Park, 6317Georgetown Pike, McLean, Va., where chil-dren of all abilities can play side-by-side.Parents and children up to age 5 are welcome.Rain date is April 18. For more information,call 703-696-3512 or email karen.a.stpierre.ctr@mail.mil.

Prostate cancer support groupThe prostate cancer support group meets

at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital April 10from 1 to 2 p.m. and from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. inthe urology clinic, Sunrise Pavilion, 2nd floor.Spouses/partners are invited to attend. Formore information, contact retired Col. JaneHudak at 301-319-2918 or jane.l.hudak.ctr@mail.mil.

Job fairArmy Career and Alumni Program, Army

Community Service, Virginia EmploymentCommission and JBM-HH will hold a job

fair April 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at theCommunity Activity Center, Bldg. 405, on theFort Myer portion of the joint base. Veterans,military spouses, active duty, Reserve,National Guard and Department of Defensecivilians are welcome. Job seekers shouldregister at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XML2F8V/. For more information, call 703-696-3047/9603 or 703-897-0438.

Children who witnessThis seminar, set for April 10 from 5 to

6 p.m. at Cody Child Development Center,helps parents who have experienced violenceunderstand the impact on their children andthemselves. It teaches parents to talk andlisten to their children about their experienceof violence, to encourage children’s resiliencyand to support parents in strengthening theirrelations with their children.For more information or to register, call

703-696-3512 or email karen.a.stpierre.ctr@mail.mil.

SHARP trainingJFHQ-NCR/MDW will host a presentation

by Monika Korra April 11 from 9:30 to 10:45a.m. at Comny Hall on the Fort Myer portionof JBM-HH.Korra, a native of Norway, was one of

her country’s promising high school dis-tance runners and was recruited by SouthernMethodist University to run cross countrytrack. In December of 2009, Korra took abreak from studying and with a friend decidedto attend a party thrown by college friends.While walking home from the party at about1:30 a.m., Korra was abducted by three menand raped repeatedly. Through her presenta-tion, Korra will share her story and the stepsthat she took towards healing. Her firsthandaccount supports the Army’s efforts to aggres-sively work to eradicate the heinous crimeof sexual assault through its formations andcivilian work requirements.For more information, contact Staff Sgt.

James Brown, victim advocate, at 703-217-0115 or via email at james.e.brown934.mil@mail.mil.

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

a.m. to 1 p.m. for only $5. Here is your chance

to try something new in the fitness center.Grab a friend, a water bottle, towel and comeshake, lift, and burn those calories away. Theevent will take place at the Fort Myer FitnessCenter on the Fort Myer portion of the jointbase. Call 703-696-7868 for details.

AOWCGWA April luncheonThe Army Officers Wives Club of the Greater

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

Setting limitsParents will learn how setting limits and

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

Anger management trainingIndividuals will receive information on the

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

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By Chief Master Sgt. Matt ProiettiAir Force Reserve Command

One of the best senior NCOs I’ve ever workedwithwas a troubled man whose personal demons costhim his career.This senior master sergeant was an alcoholic

whose drinking caused him to be sent back earlyfrom an overseas assignment in 1987 when he wasabout the age I am now. He landed in my office inCalifornia. A year later, shortly after I left active-duty service for the Air Force Reserve, he barricadedhimself in a hotel room and went on a bender duringa conference at our major command headquarters.He was forced to retire.Despite this, he otherwise was a good leader to the

handful of enlisted people on the staff and took goodcare of the office, in general.Living on a steady diet of coffee and cigarettes, he

looked a good 10 years older than he was. He wasa bundle of energy who didn’t so much walk downour halls as dash. Like me, he was a New Englandnative and had a thick Yankee accent despite havinglived outside of the region for much of his life. Hewas loud, too, and had a thousand old militarysayings that connected a staff of Airmen from the1980s to the earliest years of our service.I liked him immediately and, more importantly,

I respected him because he was there to work. I’msure the officer in charge of our shop was nervousabout inheriting this damaged old sergeant, but heturned out to be a blessing to us. His imprint was allover that place as soon as he arrived.He was the ultimate practitioner of “management

by walking around.” If you hadn’t seen him in a bit,youwould shortly. His roomwas across the hall fromwhere I worked with two other young Airmen, andhe poked his head in the door throughout the day.“What’s with all the levity in hee-ah?” he would

say before smiling broadly, turning on his heels anddisappearing back to his stack of paperwork or tothe main office next door so everyone knew he wasavailable if needed, which he was.He was a master on the phone. He had a way

of making the most inconsequential things soundimportant to the person on the other end of the lineso he would get the help he needed to complete a

task. I, too, prefer to use the phone or go in personwhen I need help with something and attribute thatto the example he set more than a quarter centuryago.He nearly paralyzed a timid staff sergeant in our

shop by asking to see a copy of the office budget uponmeeting her. Everyone suspected she wasn’t payingit proper attention, but we didn’t know quite how totell. He did. He immediately identified some prob-lems and set about fixing them with her. He didn’tdisparage her publicly, though I’m sure they had aprivate talk about her fulfilling her duties.He exuded confidence in his Airmen, which made

us believe in ourselves. I lived in a dormitory on base

and got a phone call from him one weekend night.Our unit had kicked off a surprise exercise to testour skills responding to a mock aircraft crash. Hewas with the crisis action team and needed me towork “on scene,” a location near the imitation acci-dent site where representatives from various baseagenciesmet to gather accurate information to guideour response to the situation. I had never done itbefore, and he sensed my nervousness.“I need you to do it. I can’t reach anybody else.

You’ll be fine,” he said.Even a flawed person can be a great mentor or

leader. He didn’t simply know the names of myfavorite sports teams or rock musicians. He knewabout my plans in life. He knew about my familybackground. He knew about my dreams. He metmy friends from other units around base and askedthem about their jobs and their goals. You can’t fakethe sort of interest he held in other people’s lives. Hisconcern was genuine.He worked hard all day, every day and that -

coupled with that outrageous accent - would beenough for him to stick out in my mind. Whatcemented him there, though, was the direct actionhe took at a crucial point in my life that still paysdividends for me today.I worked under this imperfect man for no more

than eight months but he left a lasting impressionon me. I don’t think the Air Force erred in makinghim retire. I regret that he didn’t get his drinkingunder control because the service lost one heck of aresource when he took off the uniform.(Proietti is an individual mobilization augmentee

with the Air Force Public Affairs Agency in SanAntonio and public affairs manager of the Air ForceReserve Yellow Ribbon Program at Robins AFB,Ga.)

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By Jim DresbachPentagram Staff Writer

Former Detroit Lions quarterbackEric Hipple played 10 football seasonsin the National Football Conference’sCentral Division. That division wasalso infamously nicknamed “TheBlackand Blue Division.”Concussions and broken bones were

part of Hipple’s black and blue footballcareer throughout the 1980s, but blackand blue mental health lingered pasthis football retirement.Now an advocate for mental fitness

and a major supporter of servicemem-bers, Hipple visited the Pentagonauditorium as a guest of the Office ofthe Pentagon Chaplain March 27 tospeak about suicide awareness andrecognizing early signs of depression.He told those in attendance that

now is the time to tacklemental healthproblemsby focusingonmental fitness.“The 17 years I played football in

high school, college and for the Lions,the coaches used to tell me to comeinto camp in great physical shape,”Hipple said. “That’s what they’d tellme. They taught us how to do that,but not once did I ever have a coachtell me to come back into camp in greatmental shape. Not once. If you wantpeak performance, you want both. Idon’t think they taught us [to be inmental shape] because I don’t thinkthey knew what it was.”Hipple brought the audience along

on a trip through his NFL career and

his post-football trials as he candidlyspoke of his own suicide attempt, hisson’s suicide and what he learned thatled to his suicide prevention crusadeand fight against depression. Theformer Lions quarterback also demon-strated the violence of the game of foot-ball and how head injuries were oncetreated in the NFL. Hipple showed avideo clip of a ferocious sideline hit hereceived during a game against theTampa Bay Buccaneers. After theclip, he told the audience he was backin the game after missing just threesnaps.“There’s no way I would have gotten

back in the game if that happenedtoday,” Hipple said after the video.In the past five years, the NFL has

adopted a policy to keep concussedplayers off the field.“Before all this [head injury aware-

ness] was identified, you would get hit,and youwould be kind of numbor [feel]a tingle,” Hipple said as he discussedconcussion symptoms during an inter-view with the Pentagram. “There wasfuzziness, but you’d recover real fast,and you’d continue to play. Today, weknow that’s not a good thing to do.Even if it is not a complete knockout, amoment of lost awareness and confu-sion for a moment is just as seriouswhen it comes to long-term conse-quences.”He mentioned that there must be a

self awareness in regard to recognizinghead injuries.

“If you don’t take yourself out anddon’t pull yourself out, it’s the secondand third concussions immediately fol-lowing when you haven’t healed thatare dangerous,” Hipple said.While he played a decade of pro foot-

ball – the average NFL career aver-ages just over three years – he knewretirement loomed on his horizon.“I played 10 years, and I had seven

surgeries along the way, and all of asudden, it started taking a toll on you,”he said of the end of his career. “I was32 years old, I didn’t know what to do,and now I’m outside all my supportsystems. I didn’t know how to make adoctor appointment. I had a businessdegree, so I started a business.”After six years of running the busi

ness, depression took over. He isolat-ed himself, his business declined andafter taking a new job, he attemptedsuicide by jumping out of a car.“I just didn’t feel alive anymore,”

he said. “I didn’t know who I wasanymore, and I just kind of fell apart.”To tackle the depression and suicide

problems, Hipple championed the ideaof gathering the most information pos-sible to attain mental fitness.“Let’s starting talking about aware-

ness andawareness of otherdepressiveissues because 80 percent of suicidescome from undiagnosed, unreporteddepression,” he said. “We have to getto [mental illness early], and you haveto know yourself and respect yourselfenough to get something done early.”

Former NFL quarterback continuesfight against suicide and depression

PHOTO BY RACHEL LARUE

Eric Hipple, former Detroit Lions quarterback, speaks about suicide prevention atthe Pentagon March 27. Hipple, who lost his son to suicide in 2000, speaks to audi-ences and has written a book about his experiences.

‘Even a flawed personcan be a great mentor

or leader.’

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Girls Club youth of the year from the installation.“I’ve played with the kids, made photo albums,”

she said. “The big picture of it all is it’s like a newfamily away from family. “I’m always excited about

coming here.”“I’m extremely proud,” said Julie. “A lot of hard

work over the past couple of years has paid off forher. She’s just so dedicated and so kind and lovesthe child care center and the kids.”

MarinesfromHeadquartersandServiceBattalionHenderson Hall also showed their support thisweek by planting a pinwheel garden April 3 nearthe Motor Transportation lot on the HendersonHall portion of the joint base.

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By Robert DozierU.S. Army Installation Management Command

The Army’s Family Advocacy Program ismaking child abuse prevention the top agendaitem for its service providers at garrisons andinstallations during the month of April.The U.S. Army Installation Management

Command is taking this opportunity to remindleaders, Soldiers and the Army community ofthe great work being done locally to preservethe health and well-being of our most valuableand vulnerable family members.The theme of this year’s campaign is

“Children’s safety comes first — be ready to endchild abuse.” IMCOM encourages each garrisonto take the time in April to tell people abouttheir local Family Advocacy Program, the classschedule, materials available and how to accesscounseling services.“The president of the United States is calling

on all of us — military and civilian, parents andnon-parents — to unite in a common goal: toend the abuse of children,” said Lt. Gen. MikeFerriter, IMCOM commander. “I stand with the

president and call upon you to make a commit-ment to this prevention effort in partnershipwith the Family Advocacy Program.”Child abuse prevention does not work if lead-

ership focus only occurs one month in the year.For success to be achieved, the Army must firstbring awareness to everyone and then follow upwith great classes and counselors which deliverwhat it takes to succeed year-round.“A vocal and vibrant campaign to end the

abuse and maltreatment of children is still nec-essary in all of society,” said Novella Magwood,FAP program manager. “The Army’s FamilyAdvocacy Program focuses on the preventioneffort to maximize our returns. The childrendeserve our best efforts.”The FAP is congressionally-mandated and

intended to prevent and reduce the occurrenceof family violence, while it strives to create anenvironment of intolerance for such behavior.“In today’s fast-paced environment full of

challenges and stresses, often it seems thereis not enough time to pause long enough toreset the family,” said Col. Cox, HQDA FamilyAdvocacy Program Manager. “Family advocacy

helps to head problems off before they escalate.”The program provides Soldiers and Family

members early referral and intervention ser-vices for all types of domestic violence issues.The goal is to establish sufficient safety andrisk-reduction plans, such as counseling ser-vices and parenting classes, to help the ArmyFamily get the most out of their own talents andresources.Services are available for parents of children

at all ages. First-time moms and dads at adistant duty location can get advice as if thegrandparents were on-call. Older parents canreceive advice to help with the transition frompre-teen to young adult.Soldiers and family members are invited to

learn more about the Family Advocacy Programat their garrison’s Army Community Servicesfacility. Participation in FAP services is stigma-free and is most effective when the family comesto the counselors early.“Being a parent is one of the greatest expe-

riences a young Soldier can have,” said Ms.Magwood. “Our job is to make it a little betterand a little easier.”

Child abuse prevention: top of the order in April

PHOTOS BY RACHEL LARUE

Cody Child Development Center students and participants in the Pinwheels for Prevention Parade on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall pose for a photograph April 1. CDCchildren, along with supporters, marched holding blue and silver pinwheels, a symbol of child abuse prevention.

Top Left: Trevor Baltes, 5, marches in the Pinwheels for Prevention Parade on JointBase Myer-Henderson Hall April 1.Top Right: Members of The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps lead the Pinwheels forPrevention Parade on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall April 1.Left: Headquarters and Service Battalion, Headquarters Marine Corps, HendersonHall Commanding Officer Col. Anthony S. Barnes, left, and H&S Bn., HQMC,Henderson Hall Sgt. Maj. Craig D. Cressman place the first two pinwheels during aPinwheels for Prevention event on the Henderson Hall portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall April 3. Marines from H&S Bn., Marine Corps Community Servicesand other volunteers came out to place blue and silver pinwheels along South GateRoad.

8 Friday, April 4, 2014 PENTAGRAMSports

By Cory HancockJFHQ-NCR/MDW Public Affairs

I am very excited for the start of a new MajorLeague Baseball season! The Nationals have hireda newmanager, MattWilliams, and signed a coupleof new players.I’m not the only huge baseball fan who knew that

even the great William Shakespeare was an avidfan of America’s Pastime? He was particularly fondof Opening Day.“The uncertain glory of an April day,Which now shows all the beauty of the sun,And by and by a cloud takes all away!”-The Two Gentlemen of Verona, I.iiiAs a superstitious baseball and lifelong

WashingtonNationals fan (yes, I liked theMontrealExpos), making predictions about my favorite teamis very dangerous because I always jinx them forthe upcoming season. Therefore, I dare not makedirect predictions about how the Nats will performthis season. One thing I say unequivocally, the Natswill win some games and lose games, but I cannotpredict how many. I simply do not want to jinxthem!The Nationals had a pretty decent offseason.

Left-hand pitcher Jerry Blevins joined the clubin a trade from the Oakland A’s and figures tobe the lefty specialist in the bullpen. OutfielderNate McLouth joined the club as a free agent andshould be the fourth outfielder and a top option offthe bench. The Nats also traded for catcher Jose

Lobaton from the Tampa Bay Rays. He is sure to beWilson Ramos’ backup, a very important positionbecause Ramos has missed significant time in thelast couple of seasons due to injury.The biggest move during offseason, by far, was

the addition of right-hand pitcher Doug Fister.

Fister was broughtover in a trade fromthe Detroit Tigers fora package of playersthat included fan favor-ite Steve Lombardozzi.Fister figures to be thenumber four starter inthe rotation this season,a position the Nationalshave struggled to findconsistency with in thepast couple of years. Lastseason, Fister was 14-9andhada3.67earnedrunaverage (ERA), althoughthis number may seemhigh, the hitter friendlyAmerican League (AL)tends to inflate pitch-ers ERA numbers.Although, Fister willstart the season onthe disabled list, afterpicking up a muscleinjury while pitching

in a minor league game. His addition gives theNationals a strong starting rotation that alreadyincludes Stephen Strasburg, Gio Gonzalez, andJordan Zimmermann.“We are such stuff

By Jim DresbachPentagram Staff Writer

The Fort Myer Generals were attempt-ing to keep a streak alive at March29-30’s Washington Area Military AthleticConference’s post season tournament at FortBelvoir.Already winners of Sept. 14’s annual Donna

Hopkins Breast Cancer Tournament, FortBelvoir Veterans Day Tournament, FortMyer Operation Santa Tournament, Fort LeeMLK Tournament and the Fort Myer CapitalClassic, the Generals set their sights on asixth straight tournament championship.The top-seeded Myer men battled through

two early morning starts in the two-day tour-nament and a pair of matchups against theNational Capital Region Marines to grab itssixth tourney title.The Generals won the opening tournament

game March 29 by overcoming a quick startby the host Fort Belvoir Eagles. In an even-tual 80-70 win over Belvoir, David Lee andSean Hackshaw combined for 30 points in acontest where the Belvoir Eagles held a first-half lead as large as eight points.Lee finished with 17 and Hackshaw scored

13 in the WAMAC opening contest.“They were aggressive on offense – going to

the hole and hitting shots; it really gave us aboost,” said Generals Assistant Coach BryantHarrison. “It was then contagious and [the

offensive rhythm] was caught by everybody.”The Generals capped Saturday play with

a 91-78 victory over Fort Meade to advanceto Sunday’s semifinals. Against Meade,Montavious Waters led the Generals with 23points while Hackshaw added 12 and KevinClark and Terrell Moorer each scored 11points.Sunday’s opponents at Belvoir’s Graves

Fitness Center would be just one team – theNCR Marines. Myer defeated the Marines inthe 9 a.m. game 88-83 and five hours later,the Generals claimed the WAMAC title with a113-95 win against the Marines in the doubleelimination tournament.In the first game against the Marines, Lee

downed 23 points – including four three-pointfield goals – and finished the Marine double-header nightcap with 15 points.“It was an advantage not having to play

extra games like the Marines had to out of theloser bracket,” said Lee, who played collegeball at Florida’s Jacksonville University.“Playing back-to-back games has its plussesand minuses. My job here was to hit someopen shots and pass the ball around.”In the title game, Moorer led the Generals

with 18 points. Ernest Hassell scored 14 ofhis 17 points in the second half of the titlegame.Fort Myer’s Deon Coleman was named the

tournament’s most valuable player.

Generals win sixth straight tourney title

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Fort Myer’s Terrell Moorer goes for an offensive reboundin the opening game of the Washington Area MilitaryAthletic Conference men’s basketball tournament atFort Belvoir March 29.

By Jim DresbachPentagram Staff Writer

With the start of April 2’s Spring Salute 5k race on the Henderson Hallportion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, a new wrinkle has been addedto the OohRah Run Series.Consistency of performance will be rewarded to top runners through a

point system that has been introduced to the five-event series. Followingthe Oct. 22 Remembrance 5k Race, the series’ top point earners will benamed and honored.“What we’ve decided to do is to make a true race series where we award

points for the different age groups both per race and the overall [season], andthen we will recognize the overall winners – male and female,” explainedMarine Corps Community Services Health Promotion Coordinator AkidaJordan.Jordan said that first-, second- and third-place series winners will be

recognized as well as top series finishers in four age groups. Top seriesfinishers will receive commemorative shirts, trophies and gift certificates.In each race, runners will earn points that will accumulate throughout

the season. A maximum of 10 points can be earned for a race victory andrunners-up get 7 points, third place – 5 points, fourth place- 3 points andfifth place lands a runner a single point.The remainder of the OohRah race season includes May 21’s Iwo Jima 7k,

Chesty’s 5k Race (June 25), Devil Dog 7k and the Remembrance 5k. Twoother Smith Gymnasium-based races, the Navy Mutual Aid Association 3kand the 5k Turkey Trot are not OohRah Run series races.To be eligible for season-ending awards, a runner must finish at least

three races in the series. For full OoRah Run Series rules, visit www.mccshh.com.Earning 10 series points in the male division was Boston Marathon-

bound Joe Galvin, who finished with the Spring Salute’s top time of 15minutes and 47 seconds. Brian Daugherty was second in 17:06 and Daniel

Richard’s 17:45 time earned him third place.Yuko Whitestone (19:34) was the top female finisher while Lisa Hamp

(20:59) was second and Hazziel Ramos (21:47) was third.One hundred fourteen runners registered for the Spring Salute 5k, which

was rescheduled from March 26 due to inclement weather.

OohRah Run Series point system starts with Spring Salute 5k

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Anne-Marie Guthrie gives Cpl. Terry L. Smith Gym Facility Manager Cliff Holcomb ahigh-five during the final yards of the Spring Salute 5k, which began and ended atHenderson Hall’s Smith Gymnasium April 2. Guthrie finished the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall road race in exactly 30 minutes.

Commentary: 2014 Washington Nationals preview

see PREVIEW, page 10

PHOTO BY COURTNEY DOCK

A number of Military District of Washington-area Marines were invited to participatein pre-game ceremonies during the Washington Nationals Marine Corps Day May 8,2013, at Nationals Park. The Starting Eight, a group of Henderson Hall Marines, weregiven the privilege of meeting a position player.

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If not, what are you waiting for? You are eligible to contribute to the ThriftSavings Plan (TSP) as soon as you begin your military service. Saving foryour retirement with the TSP makes sense no matter how many years youplan to serve in the military. If you leave the service before qualifying fora military retirement, the money in your TSP account can help jump startyour wealth building. If you go the full 20, you’ll have your TSP income asa supplement to your military retired pay.How do I start my TSP contributions?Check with your service’s payroll office about its procedures for start-

ing your TSP contributions. You must make your request through yourservice because your payroll office calculates the contribution and deductsthe appropriate amount of money from your pay. You may be asked to useyour service’s electronic system to begin contributing to a TSP account. Ifyour payroll office allows you to use the paper version of the contributionelection form, Form TSP-U-1, you can find it on the TSP website, tsp.gov.You can also request it from your service, or you can call the ThriftLine at1-TSP-YOU-FRST (1-877-968-3778) and have it sent to you.How can I change my TSP contributions?

You can use the same method to change your contributions as you did tostart your contributions.What type of pay can I contribute to my TSP account?As a military member, you have four potential sources of employee con-

tributions: basic pay, special pay, incentive pay and bonus pay. You mustelect a percentage of contributions from your basic pay in order to alsomake contributions from your special pay, incentive pay, and/or bonus pay.You cannot make contributions to the TSP from your housing or subsis-tence allowance.You can make two types of contributions to your TSP account: traditional

(tax-deferred) and Roth (after-tax).Traditional contributions come out of your pay before your income is

taxed. The money grows in your account tax-deferred, but when you with-draw it, you pay taxes on both the contributions and their earnings. WithRoth (after-tax) contributions, you pay the taxes up front, which means youwill not pay any taxes on them at withdrawal. In addition, you will not haveto pay taxes on the earnings as long as they are considered “qualified” bythe Internal Revenue Code (IRC) requirements.1Furthermore, you can make contributions from tax-exempt pay earned in

a combat zone, which can really add up if you choose to make Roth contri-butions. You are not paying taxes on your contributions so why pay taxeson their earnings?Are there limits to how much I can contribute?You can contribute as little as 1 percent of your pay each pay period or

as much as the IRC allows each year. The TSP announces the contributionlimits on the TSP website tsp.gov and the ThriftLine, as well as through itsvarious publications when the limits become available.If you’ve been putting off contributing to your TSP account, wait no

longer. Contact your payroll office to begin making contributions. For moreinformation about the plan and its benefits, visit our YouTube channel:YouTube@TSP4gov and follow us on Twitter @tsp4gov.1 The earnings on your Roth contributions become “qualified,” and are

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“It’s heartbreaking to think of someoneasking ‘what a beautiful pin, where can I getone?’” said Gold Star Wife Donna Engeman.“We need to ensure the nation—the world—

recognizes what that pin really signifies,” shecontinued.April 5, 2014, has been designated by

Congress as “Gold Star Wives Day.” The intentis to publically recognize the sacrifices made byour service members in support of our nation.Though the official designation of the Gold

Star Wives Day is relatively new, the gold starhas officially been recognized as a symbol ofloss since 1918.Throughout the First World War, families

would hang blue service stars in their windowsto indicate that their loved ones were servingin the war effort. By 1918, it became commonpractice to pin a gold star over the blue starto indicate that their service member haddied. President Wilson also authorized mothersto wear a gold star on the traditional blackmourning band to signify their loss was war-related in 1918.During the Second World War, service flags

and what they represented were standard-ized and codified by Congress. In April of1945, a non-profit group calling themselves

“Gold Star Wives of America”filed incorporation paperworksigned by Eleanor Roosevelt.Less than two years laterCongress approved the design,manufacture and distributionof the Gold Star Label Pin to bepresented to surviving familymembers of those who died inthat conflict.Only 2.5 million service

members have deployed duringthe war on terror; less that 1percent of the American popu-lation. While service flags canbe readily found in windows inthe residential areas on mili-tary installations, it’s rare to see them in main-stream America.To help raise awareness, the Army has pro-

duced a series of public service announcementsdescribing the significance of Gold Star pins.The PSAs will be released over the course ofthe year, to expand awareness efforts beyond asingle day proclaimed by Congress.“We’re committed to our survivors,” said Lt.

Gen. Mike Ferriter, IMCOM commander. “Soeducating the public on the meaning behind thegold star pins is simply another way to reaffirmthat we honor and understand the sacrificesthey’ve made for our country.”

The Army, recognizing that families whohave paid the ultimate sacrifice deserve ourrespect, gratitude and the very best we canprovide, created Survivor Outreach Services toprovide long-term support services and familycase management for surviving families. Aprogram in the G9, Family and MWR ServicesDirectorate of the Installation ManagementCommand, SOS is integral to the Army’ssupport system and casualty notification office.SOS currently supports more than 55,900

surviving military family members, and isspearheading the effort to raise awarenessthrough the PSAs.

Army seeks greater awareness for “Gold Star” wives

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Spring cleaningPfc. Frank Smith, 289th Military Police Company, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment(The Old Guard), takes part in spring cleanup on Joint Base Myer-HendersonHall March 31. The cleanup takes place annually early in the spring season.

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As dreams are made on.”-The Tempest, IV.i

The core of the Nationals is solid. Ryan Zimmerman, IanDesmond, AnthonyRendon, Bryce Harper and Strasburg were all drafted by the Nationals andare solid MLB players that will only get better. There are some players thatmay be under the radar. Here are two players to watch this season.Center fielder Denard Span had a decent season last year, his first with

Washington. His defense was never in question; he had zero errors in 379putouts, and in my opinion it is a travesty that he did not win a Gold Glove.

“Run, run! O run!”-King Lear, V.iii

The speedy outfielder improved at the plate in the second half ofthe season, batting .302 compared to just .263 prior to the all-starbreak. Span also hit four home runs after the all-star break, he hitnone before and he cut down on his strikeouts (48 prior to the all-starbreak, 29 after). He even had a 29-game hitting streak (the 3rd longestin Nationals history). Span will be the leadoff man and table setter forthe Nats again this season and if he can continue his post 2013 all-starhitting form, he will continue to be a real handful for the opposition.Second baseman Danny Espinosa was simply horrible last season.

Injured and underperforming (.158 batting average in 158 plate appear-ances) hewas eventually sent down theNationalsminor league affiliate,AAA Syracuse. The best way to describe Espinosa’s hitting last seasonis best illustrated in the words of Shakespeare:

“Hath all ventures fail’d? What, not one hit?”-The Merchant of Venice, III.ii

Rumors swirled during the offseason that Espinosa is on the tradingblock and it would surprise many if he is still a Nat at season’s end.“Espi” is struggled at the plate this spring, batting .214 in 42 plateappearances, however, fortunately for him, his defense is still excep-tional. I think Espinosa will be a solid option off the bench for managerMatt Williams in the early part of the season. However, the jury is stillout on whether he will be a part of the team at the end of the season.While many focus on the Nationals, a die-hard fan like myself always

keeps one eye toward the next crop of talent in the minor leagues. Thereis one minor leaguer that I will be paying particularly close attention tothis season.Outfielder Steven Souza had a great spring training. The 24-year

old outfielder batted .355 with 3 home runs. This follows a very solidminor league season, where he hit .300 with 15 home runs and 20stolen bases at AA Harrisburg. Souza seems primed for another goodseason, this time at AAA Syracuse. He is definitely one to watch and atthe bare minimum he should receive a call-up when rosters expand inSeptember.Now that it’s out in the open that William Shakespeare was a huge

baseball fan, I think it is safe to assume that he’d be a WashingtonNationals fan as well!Throughout this season, the Nationals set aside five dates for military

appreciation days. The five branches will be honored onMay 30which isNavy Day; June 18 is Army Day, the Coast Guard will be honored Aug.6, Aug. 20 is Marine Day and Air Force Day is Sept. 25.(Editor’s note: Cory Hancock is a CP22 Army Public Affairs Pathways

Intern assigned to the Joint Force Headquarters – National CapitalRegion/U.S. Army Military District of Washington.)

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Jump shotKelvin Coggins of The Office of the Secretary of Defense intramural team takes ajump shot against the Headquarters Regiment intramural team in the first half ofthe Command Intramural Basketball Championship held at the Fort Myer FitnessCenter March 31. OSD pulled out a 63-59 overtime victory to claim the intramu-ral crown. OSD’s Trey Mines, who scored 19 points in the final, was named thecommand playoff most valuable player.

New sentinel,Old GuardSgt. Brian R. Blackmore, TombSentinel, Tomb of the UnknownSoldier, 3d U.S. InfantryRegiment (The Old Guard),receives the Tomb of theUnknown Soldier IdentificationBadge during a badge cer-emony inside the MemorialAmphitheater display room inArlington National Cemetery,Va., April 1. Blackmore receivedbadge #622 after nine monthsas a Tomb Sentinel.

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