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The Marine Corps Base Quantico,Va.-based U.S. Army CriminalInvestigation Command (CID) iswarning the military communityabout a new carjacking scam targetingunsuspecting holiday shoppers.CID special agents were recently

alerted through law enforcementchannels about a new ploy, wherecriminals use the lure of free cashas a distraction. The crime providescrooks a window of opportunity to

swoop in and rob an unsuspectingvictim of their belongings, includingtheir vehicle.“What we’ve heard is criminals

will place a $100 bill, usually on anindividual’s windshield under thewiper blade, and while the victim isdistracted and gets out to retrieve thecash, the criminals use the element ofsurprise to approach the vehicle androb the victim of their belongings andcar,” said Special AgentMark Kerr, aCID agent with Headquarters, ArmyCID, in a Nov. 26 press release. “It’s

the perfect distraction during theholiday season, because everyonecould use a little extra cash, especiallyif it’s free.”According to the state ofMaryland’s

Attorney General’s Office, the scam,initially reported to Prince George’sCounty law enforcement, has thepotential to spread throughout thecountry. However, steps can be takenby the public to ensure their safetyto combat this scam.

Ceremony marks finalmass reenlistmentpresided by band’scurrent commander

By Guv CallahanPentagram Staff Writer

Members of the U.S. Army Band“Pershing’s Own” gathered Nov. 25as their comrades reenlisted during aceremony in the lobby of Brucker Hallon the Fort Myer portion of Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall.In total, 17 Soldiers from various sec-

tions of the band extended their contractswith the Army and their commitment tothe nation.Band Leader and Commander Col.

Thomas H. Palmatier was the ceremony’spresiding officer, and before promptingthe Soldiers to swear their allegiance tothe Constitution of the United States, hesaid he was particularly excited about theservice members in front of him.“When we do one of these, I go through

and read everybody’s bio and take sometime thinking about every one of them,and just what it means for them to bereenlisting,” Palmatier said. “And withthis group, which is mostly senior staffsergeants and junior sergeants first class,I kind of felt like I was peering into atime machine, and I was able to see thesergeants major and master sergeants ofabout 10 years or so from now.”Palmatier, who retires Dec. 12 after 37

years of service in the Army, reminded

By Damien SalasPentagram Staff Writer

1. Nomination hearings took placein front of the Senate Armed ServicesCommittee Dec. 2 for the consider-ation of five nominees seeking officialDoD positions. In his remarks forreappointment to the grade of admiraland to be Commander, United StatesPacific Command, Adm. Harry B.Harris Jr., said he would “focus onthree main challenges in the region:North Koreas large conventionalmilitary… China’s rise as a regionalmilitary and global economic power…and finally, the stability, security, andprosperity of the Asia-Pacific willdepend on strong relationships withour treaty allies and partners to ensurethat we are able to maintain accessto, and use of, the global commons,including cyber.”

2.The Department of Defenseannounced Dec. 1 recruiting andretention statistics for the active andreserve components for fiscal 2015,

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Parade of Lighted Boatsa holiday hit

Everyone is invited to the Parade of LightedBoats event hosted by the Washington WaterfrontAssociation, at the SouthwestWashingtonWaterfrontMarina, 650Water Street S.W., Dec. 6. Land activi-ties are free to the public and begin at 6 p.m. withmusical entertainment, a Christmas tree lighting,photos with Santa, s’mores over a bonfire, hot choco-late and apple cider. The parade of boats arrive intheWashington Channel from Alexandria at about7 p.m. JBM-HHDeputy Commander, Lt. Col. JohnOrille, will serve as one of the judges to select thewinners from among 50 holiday-decorated boats.

Winter weather news,information. Winter weather

is on the way.In the event of weather-related closures, Joint

Base Myer-Henderson Hall personnel follow theguidance of the Office of Personnel Management.OPM determines the open or closed status for allgovernment agencies and installations located insidethe Washington, D.C., beltway.If you have any questions about your duty status,

contact your supervisor. Partner organization per-sonnel should inquire within their chain of command.For OPM guidance, see www.opm.gov/status.

You can also call 202-606-1900 around the clockfor status. Also, see www.facebook.com/jbmhh andwww.jbmhh.army.mil for the winter weather link,activated when necessary; call the commander’sinformation hotline at 703-696-6906, which isupdated often in emergencies or inclement weathersituations. See www.weather.gov for a forecast.

Discounted tickets available forRedskins game

The Joint BaseMyer-HendersonHall CommunityCenter has a limited number of Redskins versusthe St. Louis Rams game tickets on sale at the dis-counted rate of $110 a pair. Seats are in the lowerlevel in-zone section, number 129 area. The gameis Sunday, Dec. 7, 1 p.m. at FedEx Field. Call orgo by the Community Center on the Fort Myerportion of the joint base, Bldg. 405, 703-696-3470.

see NEWS NOTES, page 4

News NotesTen things to know aboutthe DoD in December

CID: Beware carjacking scam

see REENLIST, page 4

see WARNING, page 4

see TEN THINGS, page 4

TUSAB’s potential future leaders reenlist

Visit the official JBM-HH socialmedia websites to obtain per-tinent news about local-areaevents, traffic closures and otherrelevant local news.

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PHOTO BY SGT. 1ST CLASS CHRIS BRANAGAN

Col. Thomas H. Palmatier, left, commander of The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” administers the Oath of Enlistment to Soldiersfrom the band during a mass reenlistment ceremony Nov. 25 in Brucker Hall on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-HendersonHall. The ceremony marked the final mass reenlistment by Palmatier, who is retiring Dec. 12 after 37 years in the Army.

DOD PHOTO BY GLENN FAWCETT

Navy Midshipman sophomore Keenan Reynolds lunges for a touchdown in thesecond quarter of the Army vs. Navy game, Dec. 14, 2013, in Philadelphia.This year’s Army-Navy game is Dec. 13 in Baltimore.

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Community SpotlightName:Trelynn Gehringer

Job title/where do you work: AdministrativeAssistant at Cody Child Development Center.

Military service or other unit name: I am civilian.My husband is active duty U.S. Army.

What’s the most rewarding part of your currentposition and why? I get to welcome all the childrenand parents to the Cody CDC and learn all aboutthem.

Favorite quote: “I’m selfish, impatient and a littleinsecure. I make mistakes, I’m out of control and attimes hard to handle. But if you can’t handle me atmy worst, you sure as hell don’t deserve me at mybest.” - Marilyn Monroe

Favorite sports team: I don’t watch much, but the Dallas Cowboys.

Favorite book: Laurell K. Hamilton’s Merry Gentry series.

Favorite band/music artist: I don’t have a favorite, but I listen to everythingfrom techno/dance to country.

Favorite movie:When in Rome.

Favorite place you’ve ever traveled to or been stationed: San Antonio,Texas - SeaWorld.

What do you like most about working on/visiting JBM-HH: There is somuch history here.

What do you like most about living in the National Capital Region?There is so much to do around here, and so much history to see; it’s amazing.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received? Give the world the best youhave and it may never be enough - give your best anyway.

If you won the lottery, what would you do? Spoil my kids and husband, goshopping and travel.

What are your goals for the year? To visit the museums and historical sitesbefore we have to move again.

What advice do you have for someone getting stationed at JBM-HH? Bepatient with the traffic.There is lots of history on JBM-HHand the surroundingarea.Try to learn about the area you are in.

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PHOTO BY RACHEL LARUE

Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) take part in a graveside service for Army Spc. Kyle P. Stoeckli, 21, in Arlington National Cemetery, Nov.21. Stoeckli was killed in Maiwand, Afghanistan, from wounds sustained from an improvised explosive device June 1, 2013, while supporting Operation EnduringFreedom. He was a native of Moseley, Va., which is located just southwest of Richmond. For more images, visit www.flickr.com/photos/jbm-hh.

By Julia LeDouxPentagram Staff Writer

Thanksgiving came early for more than 350 servicemembers, veterans and retirees who boarded the Odysseycruise ship Nov. 25 for the 13th annual Thanksgivingcruise down the Potomac River.Part of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s community

outreach program, the popular event was hosted by theWashington Waterfront Association and EntertainmentCruises of Washington.“This cruise is a perfect example of an event that can

only be hosted here in the National Capital Region,bringing together service members from all branches ofour services, alongside wounded warriors and out vet-erans,” said JBM-HH commander Col. Mike Henderson,who attended along with Command Sgt. Maj. RandallWoods, the joint base’s senior enlisted advisor. “It was atremendous way to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday.”Guests included wounded warriors from the Warrior

in Transition unit at Fort Belvoir, single service membersand geographical bachelors/bachelorettes from throughoutthe National Capital Region, as well as veterans fromthe Armed Forces Retirement Home and disabled vet-erans from Washington, D.C.Dan Leaman, vice president and general manager of

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

The holiday spirit is alive and well, thanks tothe Soldiers of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment(The Old Guard).Twelve Soldiers from The Old Guard’s 289th

Military Police Company volunteered to helpthe Lorton Community Action Center (LCAC)

assemble and distribute Thanksgiving food basketsto the local community Nov. 25.“It is an absolute honor to have Soldiers from

the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)here to help us during this busy holiday season,”said Linda Patterson, LCAC executive director.“We know what they do every day and it’s greatthat they took their personal time to give us a

By Julia LeDouxPentagram Staff Writer

Safety is paramount as JointBase Myer Henderson Hallservice members, families andothers take to the highways tocelebrate the holiday season.To help drive that message

home, the 289thMilitary PoliceCompany/947thMilitary PoliceDetachment, 4th Battalion, 3dU.S. Infantry Regiment (TheOld Guard) held a vehicle safetycheck for its Soldiers Nov. 20.

The event was led by Capt.Christopher Figueroa.“It’s the most heavily traveling

time of the year,” said 1st Sgt.Mark Haliburton. “The chancefor accidents increases, but withprevention and this safety ini-tiative, we can limit the risk toour Soldiers.”Approximately 120 to 130

vehicles were inspected duringthe check, said Haliburton.Automobiles lined up in theparking lot in front of Spates

MPs strive to hitthe roads safelythis holiday season

The U.S. Army Band performance scheduleDec. 96 p.m.

The U.S. Army Blues present Duke Ellington/Billy Strayhorn, Nutcracker Suite and other jazzy holiday favoritesat the Millennium Stage atThe Kennedy Center inWashington, D.C.

Dec. 143 p.m.

The U.S. Army Concert Band Brass and Percussion Ensemble present “Holiday Brass” at Brucker Hall on theFort Myer portion of JBM-HH.

Dec. 15noon

The U.S. Army Chorus will perform a holiday concert at the National Presbyterian Church at 4101 NebraskaAve., N.W.,Washington, D.C.

Dec. 164 p.m.

The U.S. Army Concert Band will perform at the National Chanukah Menorah Lighting Ceremony at theEllipse on the South Lawn of theWhite House on Constitution Avenue between 17th and 15th Streets inWashington, D.C.

Dec. 196 p.m.

The U.S. Army Blues presents “A Stan Kenton Christmas.”The Blues return to the Kennedy Center’sMillennium Stage with the All-Brass Big Band.The sax players have the night off and there will be a full sectionof mellophones, exactly as the legendary band leader intended for these jazzy arrangements of traditional holidaymusic.This program will be repeated on December 21 at Brucker Hall on Fort Myer.

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Performances are free andopen to the public, unlessotherwise noted. All outdoorconcerts are subject tocancellation or locationchange due to weatherconsiderations. Please call703-696-3399 for up-to-date information on concertcancellations or locationchanges. For additionaldetails and a full calendarof performances, visit www.usarmyband.com/event-calendar.html.

see SAFETY, page 7

Soldiers give back duringthe holiday season

Celebratingan earlyThanksgivingwith a cruise

see CRUISE, page 6

see GIVING, page 7

Community

PHOTO BY STAFF SGT. JENNIFER C. JOHNSON

Pfc. Skyler A. Osbourne, left, and Spc. Dylan R. Silva, right, both with the 289th Military PoliceCompany, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), read and organize canned goods at the LortonCommunity Action Center (LCAC) in Lorton, Va., Nov. 25. Twelve Soldiers from the 289th volunteeredto help the center assemble and distribute Thanksgiving food baskets to the local community aheadof Thanksgiving.


Staff Sgt. Jennifer C. Johnson, left, public affairs specialist, Joint Force Headquarters National Capital Region and theU.S. Army Military District of Washington, dances with Charles Felder, a resident of the Armed Forces RetirementHome, while Sgt. Vicki Golding, of the D.C. National Guard’s 257th Army Band, sings during the 13th annualThanksgiving Luncheon Cruise onboard the Odyssey cruise ship Nov. 25. The cruise was held for Wounded Warriorsfrom the Warrior Transition Unit at Fort Belvoir, single service members and geographical bachelor/bachelorettesfrom the National Capital Region; veterans from the Armed Forces Retirement Home of Washington, D.C; the DisabledAmerican Veterans of Washington, D.C.; and from the Honor Flight Veterans of Northern Virginia. The cruise, whichis hosted by the Washington Waterfront Association and Entertainment Cruises of Washington, takes place on theOdyssey cruise ship and launches from the Southwest Washington Waterfront Marina. Everything, from the ship, thefood and staff, was donated. For more photos from this event, visit www.flickr.com/photos/jbm-hh.

For additional performances, see TUSAB, page 8

PHOTO BY JULIA LEDOUX

Sgt. 1st Class David J. Parthemore, 289th Military Police Companyplatoon sergeant, checks the headlights on a car during a safetyinspection of the vehicles of Soldiers assigned to the companyNov. 20. Between 120 and 130 vehicles were inspected in theparking lot in front of Spates Community Club on the Fort Myerportion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall.


through October 2014. All four active services met orexceeded their numerical accession goals. The Army’snumbers were highest in the active component, havingreached 101.9 percent. All of the numbers can be foundon the DoD website http://goo.gl/Tucd2v.

3.The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA),under authority from the Veterans Access, Choice,and Accountability Act, announced Dec. 1 expandedeligibility for Veterans in need of mental health care dueto sexual assault or sexual harassment that occurredduring their military service. This trauma is commonlyknown as military sexual trauma (MST). Currently, allVA health care for mental and physical health condi-tions related to MST is provided free of charge. Moreinformation can be found at http://goo.gl/V32pMM.

4.Marine Corps lance corporals, corporals, sergeantsand staff sergeants are now required to complete residentor blended-seminar professional military education. Thetraining is “tied to promotion if you do not attend, youwill not get promoted,” according to Sgt. Maj. MichealP. Barrett. “Don’t look at this as a radical change, insteadwe are evolving and getting ready to meet the next setof challenges that await us.” More information can befound at http://goo.gl/X254yJ.

5.The Army-Navy football game taking place Dec.13 will feature ESPN’s College Game Day for the firsttime during the 115th meeting between Army and Navyat M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. For full coverageof the game be sure to check out the Dec. 18 edition ofthe Pentagram.

6.Airmen who met the service’s reduction in forceboard were notified of the board’s results Nov. 19,bringing the fiscal year 2014 force management programsto an end. In closing the fiscal 2014 force managementprograms, the Air Force had 19,833 Airmen who separatedor retired under one of the various programs. Of these,

nearly 70 percent or 13,704, did so through voluntaryforce management programs. The full report can befound at http://goo.gl/WpXMTR.

7. Command Sgt. Maj. Daniel A. Dailey will becomethe 15th sergeant major of the Army Jan. 30, 2015. Hewill succeed Sergeant Major of the Army Raymond F.Chandler III, who has served in that position sinceMarch2011. The sergeant major of the Army recommendsquality-of-life improvements to Army leadership andsits on councils that make decisions affecting enlistedSoldiers and their families and routinely testifies tocongress about these issues.

8.TheChief of Naval Personnel announced the winnerof the Human Resources Community Junior Officer ofthe Year Award, Dec. 1. Lt. Cmdr. Michael Keppen,student control director Recruit Training Command,Great Lakes, is the 2014 recipient of HR JOOY award.Keppen received the award by leading a team of 135Sailors that processed and developedmore than 500Navyrecruits on a daily basis. He also saved the Navy morethan $52.6 million by reshaping training days. Duringthe year he also managed to cut the recruit separationand processing time from 17 days to 14.

9. Experts from the Defense Centers of Excellencefor Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury(DCoE) will deliver more than a dozen presentationsDec. 2-5 to health care providers from all over the worldat this year’s meeting of the Society of Federal HealthProfessionals inWashington at theWalter E.WashingtonConvention Center. More information can be found athttp://goo.gl/WDbefO.

10. There’s just a month to go now before NATObegins a newmission in Afghanistan. Resolute Support,or RSM, will focus on training, advising and assistingthe security ministries of the Afghan government andthe senior staff of the Afghan National Security Forces.More information can be found at http://goo.gl/5OOVSs.

the reenlisting Soldiers that theycould one day be the leaders of theThe U.S. Army Band.“This is the senior leadership of

TUSAB of the not-too-distant future,and all of you know how fast timegoes by. Before you all know it, youwill be running this place,” he said.“But as I looked at each one of thesebios and thought about each one ofthese people I just got really excited.I just thought, I can’t wait to get intowork with a group of people like this,that’s going to be the heart and soulof our unit in the future.”A full list of the reenlisting service

members can be found below:Chorus• Staff Sgt. Andre McRae,Philadelphia, Pa., 3 years; StaffSgt. Matthew Perry Heil, PineMountain Valley, Ga., 3 years

Blues• Staff Sgt. Victor ManuelBar ranco, Nor th Pole,Alaska, 6 years

• Staff Sgt. Regan Jesse Brough,Orem, Utah, 3 years

Strings• Staff Sgt. Hrant Parsamian,Plovdiv, Bulgaria, 3 years

Downrange• Staff Sgt. Chad B. Leader,

Chesapeake, Va., Indefinitely• Staff Sgt. Christopher JamesRettig, Ayersville, Ohio, 4 years

Army Voices• Staff Sgt. Brendan McCollumCu r r a n , F a i r b a n k s ,Alaska, 4 years

Ceremonial• Staf f Sgt. Evan Joseph-Silbert Geiger, Simi Valley,Calif., 3 years

• Staff Sgt. Matthew StephenByrne, Louisv i l le, Ky.,Indefinitely

• Sgt. 1st Class Robert JensenMoore, Denton, Texas,Indefinitely

• Staff Sgt.Michelle Renee Acton,Plavo, Texas, Indefinitely

• Sgt. 1st Class Shawn AnthonyHagen, Paragould, Ark.,Indefinitely

• Staff Sgt. Erik John Ramos,Saint John, Ind., 3 years

Concert Band• Staff Sgt. David Curtis Kirven,Paris, Texas, Indefinitely

• Staff Sgt. Richard KellySatterwhite, Baytown, Texas,Indefinitely

Support• Sgt. 1st Class Emily R. Leader,Chicago, Ill., Indefinitely

Army Substance Abuse Programclasses available

Classes to satisfy annual mandatory ArmySubstance Abuse Program training for federalcivilian employees are available at the JBM-HHASAP office in Bldg. 230 of the Fort Myer portionof the joint base. The classes will cover a variety oftopics, to include: ASAP policies, Department ofTransportation drug use and alcohol misuse rulesand requirements and the availability of EmployeeAssistance Program services to include the EAPpoint of contact, telephone number, address andhours of operation. The classes will also cover thetypes, effects, signs and symptoms of substance abuseand the hazards/effects of alcohol and other drugabuse on performance and conduct. Classes offeredare the ASAP Annual Substance Abuse PreventionCivilian Non-Supervisor Class, 1-3 p.m., Dec. 9,and the ASAP Annual Substance Abuse PreventionSuicide Awareness Class, 1-3 p.m., Dec. 10. Bothclasses are held in the ASAP conference room inBldg. 230. No registration is required. For moreinformation, contact George Suber at 703-696-3900.

Have a comment about the Express?If you have suggestions or comments about the

newly renovated Express on the FortMyer portion ofthe joint base (or any Army and Air Force ExchangeServices activities), there’s a new way to do so:Log on to www.shopmyexchange.com/customer-service/#contact; under Provide Store Feedback,leave a comment and submit the online form, or call800-527-6790 and leave a voice message. Patronscan also call Frank Marquez, JBM-HH Expressmanager directly at 703-696-9241.

New classes at Smith GymMCCS Semper Fit announces additional group

exercise classes at the Cpl. Terry L. SmithGymnasiumon the Henderson Hall portion of the joint base.Spin is now held daily from 6 to 7 a.m. Spin willalso be held Monday, Wednesday and Friday from11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Zumba is held Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.and Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11:30a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For class descriptions visit www.mccsHH.com/SmithGym.html, and for updates oncancellations, visit MCCSHH on Facebook.

Special Christmas meal at DFACThe special Christmas meal, open to retirees and

DoD ID card holders, will be served at the DiningFacility on the Fort Myer portion of the joint baseDec. 25 The cost is $7.70 per person.Dining hours Dec. 25 will be 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The dining facility will operate on holiday hoursschedule from Dec. 20 - Jan 4, 2015. Full hourswill be published in the next two editions of thePentagram. Brunch will be served from 9 a.m. -noon for $5.35 and supper willbe served from 4 to 5:30 p.m. for $6.55. The

Christmas Day meal will be smaller than theThanksgiving meal due to Soldiers being on holidayleave. Formore information, call 703-696-2087/1068.

Holiday tour of homes on Fort BelvoirJoin the Belvoir Officers’ Spouses’ Club on Dec.

5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. onthe holiday tour of homes as it showcases the post’shistoric homes decked out for the holidays. Ticketprices are $15 per adult and $5 for children 18 andunder. Tours start at the Fort Belvoir Officers Clublocated at 5500 Schultz Circle. Participants arerequested to check in at the officers club prior totours at either 9:30 a.m. or 4:30 p.m. Tickets maybe purchased to visit the 10 homes on the tour,to include Quarters 1 (only available during the10 a.m. to 1 p.m. tour) online at www.belvoirosc.org or on the day of the tour. Acceptable forms ofpayment include cash, check or credit card. Allproceeds benefit BOSPC scholarships and com-munity grants. Light refreshments will be servedat 5201 Pohick Road and the Fairfax CommunityCenter. If you would like to eat at the officers club,tour participants will receive the member’s pricefor their lunch and seafood dinner buffets. TheMount Vernon High School choir will be singingcarols from 6 to 7:30 p.m. No photography, tobaccoproducts, eating, drinking, strollers or backpacksare permitted in the homes. The BOSC is a privateorganization and not affiliated with Fort Belvoir,the Department of the Army or the Department ofDefense. This fund-raiser does not imply endorsementof the BOSC by Fort Belvoir, the Department of theArmy or Department of Defense. For questions, call703-781-8208 or email [email protected].

Soil removal to curtail parkingPart of the project for the newNetwork Enterprise

Center facility on the Fort Myer portion of the jointbase will be the removal of soil at the construc-tion site for the future Bldg. 235. Starting Dec. 8through Dec. 19, a crew will be removing soil at thesite behind Bldg. 238 and the caisson. During thistime period, the area will be closed, and no cars willbe allowed to park behind the caisson and paddockarea. There will be large dump trucks transiting thearea and along Sheridan Avenue. For more info, callthe Directorate of Public Works at 703-696-5680.

Holiday party for Marine andFamily programs

AllMarine and Family Programs activities locatedin Bldg. 12 and 19 on the Henderson Hall portionof the joint base will close from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Dec. 8 for their annual holiday gathering. For moreinformation, call 703-614-7200.

Children who witnessArmy Community Service’s Family Advocacy

Program will host a seminar to help parents whohave experienced violence understand the impacton their entire family Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. to noonat Andrew Rader U.S. Army Health Clinic on the

News Notes, from page 1

see NEWS NOTES, page 5

Reenlist, from page 1

Kerr said that should anyonediscover money on their vehicle, toquickly move to a safe, public locationand to notify law enforcement orsecurity personnel immediately. Lockyour doors and do not get out of thevehicle to retrieve it.The following CID recommended

safety tips are provided to help ensurethe military community has a safeand secure holiday season:

• Have your keys in hand whenapproaching your vehicle. Checkthe back seat and around thecar before getting in.

• Park in well-lit areas and as closeto the store as possible.

• Avoid becoming an easy targetfor thieves by not purchasingmore than you can safely carry.

• Plan ahead by taking a friendwith you, or ask a store employeeto help you carry your packages

to the car. If leaving a store lateat night and by yourself, asksecurity to walk you to your carif you feel threatened.

• Wait until you’re are asked beforetaking out your credit card orcheckbook. An enterprising thiefwould love to “shoulder surf” toget your account information.

• Do not leave packages visible in

Warning, from page 1

Ten things, from page 1

see WARNING, page 8

PHOTO BY SGT. 1ST CLASS CHRIS BRANAGAN

Col. Thomas H. Palmatier, left, com-mander of The U.S. Army Band“Pershing’s Own,” poses for a photo-graph with Staff Sgt. Regan Brough,bassist with The U.S. Army Blues,following a mass reenlistment cer-emony Nov. 25 in Brucker Hall onthe Fort Myer portion of Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall. The ceremonymarked the final mass reenlistmentby Palmatier, who is retiring Dec. 12after 37 years in the Army.

PHOTO BY SGT. ALVIN WILLIAMS JR.

Marines, Sailors, Soldiers, Airmen and Coast Guardsmen listen to military leaders speak during a joint military edu-cation seminar at the Henderson Hall portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall May 14. The Marine Corps recentlyannounced that lance corporals, corporals, sergeants, and staff sergeants are now all required to complete residentor blended seminar professional military education.

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Fort Myer portion of the joint base. Registration isrequested. For more information and to register, call703-696-3512.

SoberRide available Dec. 12 through Jan. 1If you choose to celebrate the holidays with alcohol,

choose your ride. Designate a driver or call WashingtonRegional Alcohol Program’s SoberRide at 1-800-200-TAXI for a free ride (up to a $30 fare) nightly fromDec. 12 through Jan. 1. AT&T customers may dial#WRAP. Youmust be 21 or older to use the service. Callsmust originate in the District of Columbia, Arlington,Fairfax, PrinceWilliam and eastern Loudoun counties inVirginia; the cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, Fairfax,Manassas andManassas Park in Virginia; Montgomeryand Prince George’s counties in Maryland; and thecities of Rockville, Bowie, College Park, Greenbelt andTakoma Park inMaryland. See www.wrap.org/soberridefor more details.

Holiday concert in D.C.The District of Columbia National Guard’s 257th

Army Band, “The Band of the Nation’s Capital,” willpresent Holidays in Concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 15 at the HolyComforter-Saint Cyprian RomanCatholic Church, 1357East Capitol Street S.E., Washington, D.C. The concertwill feature a seasonal mix of new and favorite music. Theband also uses this opportunity to help stock the pantriesfor the church and will be collecting non-perishablecanned goods to help with this effort. Follow the bandon Facebook at www.facebook.com/257ArmyBand. Formore information, contact AndrewWaiters via email [email protected].

Army Finance offices take half a day tocelebrate season

The Army Finance offices at Fort Belvoir, Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall and the Pentagon will be openeduntil 11 a.m., then closed for the remainder of the dayFriday, Dec. 19 for the Defense Military Pay Officeholiday party. For more information, call 703-805-3724.

Prostate cancer support group meetingsThe prostate cancer support group meets at Fort

Belvoir Community Hospital the second Thursday ofevery month. The next meeting will be Dec. 11 from1 to 2 p.m. and 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the urology clinic,sunrise pavilion, 2nd floor. Spouses/partners invited.The prostate cancer support groupmeets atWalter Reed

National MilitaryMedical Center the third Thursday ofevery month. The next meeting will be Dec. 18 from 1to 2 p.m. and 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the America Building,river conference room, 3rd floor. Spouses/partners areinvited.Military ID is required for access toWalter Reed.For those without a military ID, call the prostate centerat 301-319-2900 at least four business days prior to theevent for base access. For more information, contactretired Col. Jane Hudak at 301-319-2918 or via emailat [email protected].

Open season for federal employee benefitsOpen season for federal benefits continues through

Dec. 8. Employees are responsible for updating theirinformation and making any necessary changes duringthis time. For more information, log onto the healthvendors websites to download their brochures or checkout the Office of Personnel Management’s website atwww.opm.gov/FEHBbrochures.

Education services outreachMarine Corps Community Services Henderson

Hall education and career services office will be at thePentagon Dec. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Look for theoutreach team at corridors 1 and 2, second deck, innerring. Information will be provided on testing, tuitionassistance and other services offered at the HendersonHall portion of JBM-HH. For more information, call703-614-9104.

Stress managementGet some ideas on how to manage stress Dec. 18 from

9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the ACS classroom in Bldg. 201on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. Registrationis required. For more information and to register, call703-696-3512.

Indoor play morning and story timeBring your children (up to age five) to this weekly

event of fun, music, engaging play and story time. Eachsession will feature a reading by different people anddifferent books. Play morning is every Thursday, 10 to11:30 a.m. in the Choir Room of Memorial Chapel atthe Fort Myer portion of the joint base. The programends April 30, 2015. For more information, please call703-696-6368.

Ice melt refillsAt JBM-HH, filled ice melt buckets have already

been placed outside facilities by public works personnel.Refill ice melt buckets by bringing empty buckets toBldg. 325 on the Fort Myer portion of the joint baseand the P Street Lot on the Fort McNair portion of thejoint base between the hours of 1 and 2 p.m. Mondaythrough Friday. Call Denise Faldowski at 703-696-1254for more information.

Holiday toy programWant to help put a smile on the face of a military child?

The JBM-HHACS Volunteer Association is sponsoringa holiday toy program in conjunction with the joint baseChaplains’ Holiday Food Assistance Program. Bring new,unwrapped toys to the donation box at the Fort MyerExchange now through Dec. 12 or to Army CommunityService, Bldg. 201 on the Fort Myer portion of the jointbase. For additional information or to arrange a largerdonation of toys, call 703-696-3510. Service memberswho may be eligible to receive food assistance and/ortoys should contact their unit first sergeant for referral.

Family member employment assistanceMarine Corps Community Service Henderson Hall’s

family member employment assistance program offers

employment assistance to spouses and other familymembers of active duty service members. Among theofferings in January are a military spouse employmentassistance orientation Jan. 8 and seminars on interviewingJan. 15; federal hiring Jan. 22 and marketing volunteerexperience Jan. 28. For details, visit www.mccsHH.com/CRMC.html and look for upcoming FMEAP upcomingevents or call 703-614-6828.

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

Zachary R. Waity, Training Division, National GuardBureau, must contact Jason DeSoto, the summary courtoffice for the Soldier. Maj. Waity passed away Aug. 23.DeSoto can be reached at 703-607-7306.

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Pentagrammarks 62 yearsof publication

That’s right, the Pentagram has been inpublication 62 years with the arrival of2015. We’re here to stay, but there willbe a newspaper hiatus. The final issueof the Pentagram for 2014 will be Dec.18. The first issue of 2015 will be Jan. 8.This issue will be the very popular year inreview. If you have questions, comments orsuggestions about the Pentagram, contactEditor Jim Goodwin at 703-696-5401 [email protected].

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Entertainment Cruises, explained thateverything, from the ship to the food tothe staff, was donated.“It really is our honor to host you today

as a thank you for your service,” he said.After pushing back from its berth at

the Southwest Washington WaterfrontMarina, the Odyssey traveled throughWashington Channel and made its waydown the Potomac River, traveling up toGeorgetown and back, providing guestswith views of the Lincoln Memorial,Kennedy Center and other well-knownlandmarks.Charles Felder, who served in the

Marine Corps, Air Force and Army andnow resides at the retirement home, saidthe cruise has become an annual tradi-tion for him.“I think it’s outstanding,” he said after

dancing with Army Staff Sgt. Jennifer C.Johnson of the Joint Force Headquarters-National Capital Region/Military Districtof Washington’s Public Affairs Office.“This is great.”Henderson Hall Marines Cpl. Mark

Quesenberry and Cpl. Kevin Wold sharedstories with veterans and later lit up thedance floor with their moves.“Being with the veterans and people

who made us what we are today is simplyan amazing, spectacular moment,”Quesenberry said.“Good music, great food,” Wold said.

“It’s really an honor to get to spend timewith our wounded warriors and veterans.”The D.C. Metropolitan Police harbor

patrol provided the ship with an escortthroughout the cruise.

Cruise, from page 3

IMCOM unveils planfor 2025 and beyond

By Jade FulceU.S. Army InstallationManagement Command

The U.S. Army InstallationManagement Command releasedIMCOM 2025 and Beyond, anew campaign plan operational-izing the commanding general’svision for the organization.This plan provides a roadmap

for IMCOM’s future and servesas a change managementdocument that focuses thecommand’s collective efforts, pri-oritizes resources and continuesthe exchange of information, Lt.Gen. DavidHalverson, IMCOMcommander, wrote in his preface.What we do must be nested

within the U.S. Army seniorleaders’ priorities, according toHalverson’s forward.“…IMCOM continues to

mature and transform, buildinga track record of trustworthiness,collaboration, inclusiveness andtransparency,” wrote Halverson.IMCOM is transforming

to support and enable ArmyForce 2025 and Beyond withservices to support and enhancethe readiness of a smaller,regionally aligned and globallyresponsive force.IMCOM 2025 and Beyond

contains three lines of effort aredesigned to set the conditions forsuccess as the command trans-forms to support the force of thefuture: professional installationmanagement workforce, effectivebase operations support servicesand infrastructure sustainmentand revitalization.Though this plan begins in

Fiscal Year 2015 and covers aseven-year period, the strategy

looks past 2025. The plan appliesto all IMCOM components:headquarters, regions, ArmyEnvironmental Command andgarrisons. The document directsgarrison commanders to incorpo-

rate this strategic framework intotheir overall installation plan.IMCOM 2025 and Beyond

Plan is available at: http://imcom.army.mil/about/cam-paignplan.aspx.

GRAPHIC COURTESY U.S. ARMY INSTALLATION MANAGEMENT COMMAND

On Nov. 4, the U.S. Army Installation Management Commandreleased IMCOM 2025 and Beyond, a new campaign plan opera-tionalizing the commanding general’s vision for the organization.


Participants dance after eating during the 13th annual Thanksgiving Luncheon Cruise onboard the Odyssey cruise ship Nov. 25.The cruise was held for Wounded Warriors from the Warrior Transition Unit at Fort Belvoir, single service members and geographicalbachelor/bachelorettes from the National Capital Region; veterans from the Armed Forces Retirement Home of Washington, D.C;the Disabled American Veterans of Washington, D.C.; and from the Honor Flight Veterans of Northern Virginia. The cruise, which ishosted by the Washington Waterfront Association and Entertainment Cruises of Washington, takes place on the Odyssey Cruiseship and launches from the Southwest Washington Waterfront Marina. Everything, from the ship, the food and staff, was donated.


Members of a joint color guard present the colors during the 13th annual ThanksgivingLuncheon Cruise onboard the Odyssey cruise ship Nov. 25. For more photos from thisevent, visit www.flickr.com/photos/jbm-hh.


Dan Leaman, Entertainment Cruises vice president and general manager, gives remarksduring the 13th annual Thanksgiving Luncheon Cruise onboard the Odyssey cruise shipNov. 25. For more photos from this event, visit www.flickr.com/photos/jbm-hh.


Kira Kazantsev, center, Miss America 2015, poses for pho-tographs with Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall CommanderCol. Mike Henderson, left, and JBM-HH Command Sgt.Maj. Randall Woods in Bldg. 59 on the Fort Myer portionof JBM-HH. Kazantsev also visited Arlington NationalCemetery and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

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JBM-HH Schedule ofHoliday Services 2014

All events are in Memorial Chapel unless otherwise noted

Collective community events• Dec. 6, 9 a.m. Hanging of the greens.• Dec. 11, 11:30 a.m. Advent concert, noon luncheon,12:25 p.m. devotional.

• Concert features Alvin D. Gustin, organ.• Dec. 18, 11:30 a.m. Advent concert, noon luncheon,12:25 p.m. devotional.Concert features Glendon R. Frank, organ.

• Jan. 4, 4 p.m. Epiphany concert – Old Post Chapel.Protestant Chapel community• Dec. 23/30, No Joshua Generation worship service.• Dec. 24, 7 p.m. Christmas Eve candlelight service, combinedprotestant congregation.

Gospel community• Dec. 20, 7 p.m. Christmas cantata – Officers Club.• Dec. 31, 8 p.m. watch night service. Breakfast to follow –Fellowship Hall.

Catholic community advent/Christmas• Dec. 6-7, Second Sunday of Advent.• Dec. 8, Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception masses atnoon and 6 p.m.

• Dec. 11, 7 p.m. Advent penance service/individual confessions.• Dec. 13-14, Third Sunday of Advent.• Dec. 20-21, Fourth Sunday of Advent.• Dec. 21, Children’s Christmas pageant during 9 a.m. mass.• Dec. 24, 4:30 p.m. Choral prelude – chapel and handbell choir.5 p.m. Solemn Christmas mass.

• Dec. 25, 9 a.m. Christmas mass.• Dec. 27-28, Feast of the Holy Family.• Dec. 31, 5 p.m. Vigil mass for the feast of Mary,Mother of God.Holy Day of Obligation.

• Jan. 3-4, Feast of the Epiphany.• Jan. 10-11, Baptism of the Lord.

Community Center on the Fort Myerportion of the joint base and madetheir way through seven stations, whereeverything from brakes to registrationpapers were examined by the company’ssenior leaders.“We developed a plan to successfully

check every vehicle using senior leaders toprevent any shortcomings and shortcutswith vehicle and safety inspections,” hesaid. “We got with different agencies toget guidance on what to check on.”Tires, headlights, parking lights, turn

signals, backup lights, license plate lightsand four way flashers were examined,as were windshields, windows, wipers,seatbelts, mirrors and brakes“It seems like each station is taking

between five and six minutes per vehicle,”Haliburton said.Pvt. Jessica Thomas said she appreciated

getting her car inspected, even though sherecently purchased her brand new vehicle.“My car is brand new and I’m definitely

excited to go home,” she said.Haliburton said if a vehicle was found

to have a violation, the Soldier wouldbe given a time frame to correct it or beprohibited from driving on the installationby the commander until the violation istaken care of.

Safety, from page 3

helping hand.”According to Patterson, LCAC serves

an average of 260 families each week; 45are service members and their familiesin the Fairfax County area, which worksout to be 17 percent of their distribution.“The holidays are what bring us together,

and as Soldiers and military police weneed to build relationships and help liftup our community,” said Sgt. 1st ClassDavid J. Parthemore, 289thMilitary PoliceCompany platoon sergeant. “This eventstarted as a simple food drive within theplatoon, but grew into much more when Isaw just how real the need for help truly is.”The Soldiers helped by stocking the

LCAC food pantry with donated food fromthe local community, prepared individualfood baskets and carried the baskets to

the recipient’s vehicles.“I was so impressed by the willingness

of the Soldiers to do whatever needed tobe done,” said Patterson. “No task wastoo small, nor too difficult tonight, as weserved nearly 100 families. I am gratefulthey chose to spend their evening at LCAChelping families in need. They helpedmany have a happy Thanksgiving”“I could not have been more pleased

with the outcome of this event,” saidParthemore. “Every single Soldier heretonight worked a full shift today in supportof the law enforcement mission on JointBase Myer-Henderson Hall, but stillshowed up here ready to work in anycapacity needed. This was the first timethat we have volunteered at the LortonCommunity Action Center, but it willnot be the last.”

Giving, from page 3

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MEMORANDUM FOR SEE DISTRIBUTION

SUBJECT: 2014 Holiday Season Message

1. Over the coming weeks, our Nation will celebrate a variety of holidays that demonstratethe freedoms, diversity and values that we, as part of the Department of Defense inour Nation’s capital, work to protect. I want to extend my sincere appreciation to allof you for your service and commitment to these efforts over the past year.

2.With the approach of the holiday season, many of us are looking forward to gathering withfamily and friends and enjoying well-deserved time off. As we prepare, I encourageeach of you to keep in mind your fellow Servicemembers and civilians and share yourappreciation for the hard work they do each day. As you personally thank them, takea few extra minutes to ask about his or her plans during holiday period, and act as anextra reality check for those activities. Winter weather and its associated hazards mustbe a consideration, whether we are on duty or off, especially when we travel. Usefulinformation on winter season safety is available on the USAMDWwebsite here: http://www.army.mil/article/138857/Winter_Season_Safety.

3.As 2014 draws to a close, I hope you can reflect with a feeling of accomplishment andpride in a job well done. To tackle the work and challenges of 2015, we need everyServicemember, Civilian, contractor, and Family member to return safely from theupcoming holidays.

4.I wish each of you a safe and happy holiday season.

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PHOTO BY STAFF SGT. JENNIFER C. JOHNSON

Soldiers from the 289th Military Police Company, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The OldGuard) post for a photo during a holiday volunteer event at the Lorton CommunityAction Center (LCAC), Lorton, Va., Nov. 25. The 12 Soldiers helped stock food anddistribute meals ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.

PHOTO BY JULIA LEDOUX

Sgt. 1st ClassRaymond M.Richardson, a kennelmaster with the289th Military PoliceCompany, checks thetire tread on a carduring a safety inspec-tion of the vehicles ofSoldiers assigned tothe company Nov. 20.Between 120 and 130vehicles were inspect-ed in the parking lotin front of SpatesCommunity Club onthe Fort Myer portionof Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall.


your car windows. Lock them inthe trunk or, if possible, take themdirectly home.

• Deter pickpockets. Carry yourpurse close to your body or yourwallet inside a coat or fronttrouser pocket.

• Tell a security guard or storeemployee if you see an unattendedbag or package. The same appliesif you are using mass transit.

• If you are shopping with children,make a plan in case you get sepa-rated. Select a central meetingplace and make sure they knowthey can ask mall personnelor store security employees ifthey need help.

• Always be alert and aware of yoursurroundings and do not blindlywalk in public areas focusedon your phone.

“It’s crucial that Soldiers, civiliansand family members protect them-selves throughout the holiday shoppingseason,” Kerr said. “Having a plan inthe event of an emergency and beingaware of your surroundings is the bestway to keep from becoming a victim.”

Warning, from page 4

CID LookoutCID Lookout is a U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command

(USACIDC) initiative to partner with the Army community by pro-viding a conduit for members of the Army family, to help prevent,reduce and report felony-level crime.The USACIDC, commonly known as CID, is an independent

criminal investigative organization thatinvestigates serious, felony-level crimesuch as murder, rape, sexual assault,robbery, arson, fraud and evencyber crime or intrusions intothe Army networks.

Solving and preventingthese types of crimes cannotbe achieved solely by CIDspecial agents and the military

police. Together, professional lawenforcement officers and the Armycommunity must work hand-in-hand to fight serious crime.For more informationon CID or to report a fel-ony-level crime or provideinformation concerning acrime, contact your local CIDoffice, the military police or visit

www.cid.army.mil.

Dec. 197:30 p.m.

The U.S. Army Chorus willperform a holiday concertwith traditional holiday choralmusic at the Precious Bloodof Christ Catholic Church inPawley’s Island, S.C.

Dec. 207 p.m.

The U.S. Army Blues willperform at one of northernVirginia’s most uniqueperforming spaces: CastletonFarms in Castleton,Va.This venue has becomeknown for world-class operaand orchestral music, andthe Blues continue thistradition with a jazzy twist:Tchaikovsky’s NutcrackerSuite masterfully arranged byDuke Ellington. Free ticketsare required, which can beobtained online at http://goo.gl/5lOJxY

Dec. 213 p.m.

The U.S. Army Blues presentan encore performance of “AStan Kenton Christmas” incooperation with the NationalSymphony Orchestra.Thisconcert will also feature localhigh school ensemble, Brassof Peace.This performancewill be streamed live atwww.youtube.com/user/usarmyband.

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