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An Independence Dayearly evening informalpoll taken at Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall’sWhipple Field producedtwo results: more peoplethan ever took in thenational fireworks overthe District of Columbiafrom JBM-HH and first-time viewers greatlyoutnumbered fireworksveterans.A crowd estimated to

be 25 to 50 percent larg-

er than previous yearsspread dozens of blan-kets and unfolded hun-dreds of lawn chairs forthe Capitol Fourth, theDistrict of Columbia’sfireworks display whichoriginates from theNational Mall.While Whipple Field

repeat visitors were inthe audience, the crowdwas saturated withfirst-time visitors. Afamily of 16, theMontemayor family, jet-ted to Washington D.C.from Austin and San

Antonio, Texas for sight-seeing and theIndependence Day spec-tacular.Young and old joint

base newcomers madecross-country and cross-town trips for anevening of district deto-nations. TeenagerMatthew Gallegos ofBoise, Idaho, made it apoint to stop by JBM-HH, while local DefenseDepartment workersfrom as close asAlexandria relaxed andenjoyed the 24-minute

show, which began acouple minutes after 9p.m.A number of groups

ventured from FortBelvoir following the2013 discontinuation oftheir base fireworksshow due to budget con-straints. Megan andAlisha, a pair of militaryspouses from Belvoir,were game participantsfor hilltop seats.“We’ve wanted to see

the D.C. fireworks thisyear, since there are

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Published for Joint Base Myer-Henderson HallVol. 60, no. 26 July 12, 2013

IndexCommunity Spotlight p.2Commentary p.3Community p.4News Notes p.4Feature p.7Classifieds p.9

Let’s go placesGuardsman’s efforts torestore car postponedPg. 7

Health carePrevention is focus atBelvoir hospitalPg. 4

PentagramTHE HANDOFF


The Headquarters &Service Battalion Headquar-ters Marine Corps HendersonHall said farewell to one fami-ly member and welcomed anew one July 9.In a change of command

ceremony, Col. Anthony S.Barnes took control of H&SBN-HQMC affairs from theoutgoing Col. Ira M.Cheatham. Cheatham servedas commanding officer on the

Marine portion of Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall sinceJuly 2011.At the ceremony were Lt.

Gen. Willie J. Williams, direc-tor of Marine Corps Staff; Lt.Col. Jennifer Blair, JBM-HHdeputy commander; JBM-HHCommand Sgt. Maj. EarleneLavender and other distin-guished guests.Before his retirement cere-

mony, which was held July 10,Williams made remarks to theoutgoing and incoming com-manders, their families and a

group of guests and Marinesafter the passing of the colorsduring a drizzly 40-minuteceremony at the battalionheadquarters grounds.“This is an opportunity to

say thanks to Ira and Krista[Cheatham’s wife] for theirwork within the battalion,”Williams said. “A couple yearsago, we had him over toQuarters 2 when he first cameaboard, and at that time, Irasaid he could never imaginejust what he was getting into.

see COMMAND, page 8

Barnes takes command of H&SBn., HQMC Henderson Hall

PHOTO BY JIM DRESBACH

Col. Anthony S. Barnes, left, receives command of Headquarters and Service Battalion, HeadquartersMarine Corps Henderson Hall from outgoing commanding officer Col. Ira M. Cheatham during a July 9change of command ceremony.

Defense Departmentwill muscle throughfurlough period

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As the Department of Defense enters the fur-lough period, the department will concentrate onthe core mission of defending the United Statesand its interests, Pentagon Press SecretaryGeorge Little said July 8.“That’s where our center of gravity is during

this furlough period,” Little said.Because of sequestration, Defense Secretary

Chuck Hagel made the difficult decision to fur-lough about 85 percent of DoD civilian employeesone day a week through the end of the fiscal year,a total of 11 days, the press secretary said. “Myassumption is the vast majority of that popula-tion is on furlough at least one day this week,”Little said.Little estimated the action will save the

department $1.8 billion by the end of September.Some missions in the department will be

impacted, he said. “We’re very clear with our ownstaff that there will be some impact, and weexpect other offices to have similar impacts,” thepress secretary said.What happens in fiscal 2014 remains up in the

air, Little said in response to a reporter’s ques-tion about the possibility of future layoffs. “We’regetting ahead of ourselves talking about layoffsat this stage,” he said. “Right now we’re in thefurlough period and no decisions have beenreached about what may happen going forward.”Much of what will happen depends on the gov-

ernment’s ability to move beyond sequestration,Little said. “[Hagel] has been clear that he wouldlike for there to be a deal on sequestration, so wecan lift this burden off of all our employees in thedepartment,” Little said.Sequestration “was an unfortunate mechanism

designed to avoid unfortunate consequences.We’re seeing some of those consequences alreadyin regards to military training and readiness,”the press secretary said.“It’s unfortunate we’re in this period but we’re

going to muscle through it best we can,” headded.

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Larger base fireworks crowd, 50-gun salute highlight holiday

PHOTO BY RACHEL LARUE

Viewed from Whipple Field on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, fireworks explode over the Washington,D.C. skyline during Independence Day July 4.

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Dress rightSoldiers stand in formation as Maj. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan assumes command of Joint Force Headquarters-National Capital Region and U.S. Army Military District of Washingtonfrom Maj. Gen. Michael S. Linnington during a change of command ceremony on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Conmy Hall June 24.

Caption This #25If you’ve ever looked at a photo, read the caption underneath and

thought you could do better, now is your chance. Each week, “Caption This”will have a photo taken from around the base. It’s up to you to figure outthe best, funniest or craziest caption that describes what’s going on in thepicture. The only rule is you have to KEEP IT CLEAN!“Caption This” submissions can be sent either by emailing them to pen-

[email protected], commenting on our Facebook page www.face-book.com/jbmhh or just stopping by Headquarters Bldg. 59, suite 116 anddropping it off. Don’t forget to add the “Caption This” number, your name,rank or position and where you work.Every week the Pentagram staff will pick their favorite. The winner’s

name, caption along with the photo, will be printed in the newspaper.Compete with your friends and coworkers and see who can come up withthe best one. And if you have a photo you think would make a great“Caption This,” send it in.

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“Red Rover, Red Rover, send David rightover!!”

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

With a team of resource management savvy and technically competent DoDprofessionals, establish JBM–HH as DoD’s premier provider of consistent, qual-ity services that enhance readiness and the overall well-being of our 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 dignity and respect.

• Name:Airman 1st Class Mark Brownlee• Job title/where do you work?

Ceremonial Guardsman (firing party).• Military service?Air Force.• Favorite sports team? South Carolina

Gamecocks.• Favorite book? The Bible.• Favorite food? Italian food.• Favorite band/music artist? The Civil

Wars.• Favorite movie? “Top Gun.”• Favorite place you’ve ever traveled to

or been stationed? Seattle.• What do you like most about working

on JBM-HH? Being able to honor the fall-en.• What are your goals for the year? Get married and become

fully qualified in my job.• What do you like most about living in the National Capital

Region? The humidity.• What’s your favorite attraction to see in the NCR? Lincoln

Memorial.• What’s the best advice you’ve ever received? Don’t quit.• If you won the lottery, what would you do? Invest.

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Put a stop to shock at home

Electricity, it’s a part of modern life we oftentake for granted. Every once in a while we geta shocking reminder that electricity can beone of the biggest hazards in the home. Evena low voltage current can be fatal, especiallyfor children.Use the following guidelines to avoid elec-

trical hazards in the home:• Inspect electrical equipment and cords for

damage and wear, including extension andtemporary cords. Look for frays, punctures, orany other kind of damage to the insulation onthe wiring or damage to the plug. Replacedamaged or worn-out equipment.• Don’t put cords in areas where they may

get stepped on, tripped on, or driven over.Keep them well away from heat sources. Don’tyank on cords to unplug them as this candamage the wiring.• Never remove the third prong on a plug to

make it fit in a two-plug hole. The third prongprovides grounding for the electrical currentand is an important safety feature. All majorappliances and power tools should be on threeprong plugs.• Don’t overload circuits with too many

appliances. This can cause overheating andbecome a fire hazard. If the electrical load isheavy, use a cord designed to carry a biggercurrent. If the circuit breaker kicks in due tooverloading, don’t just flip it back on withoutinvestigating what the problem might havebeen. Have it fixed if necessary.• Never operate anything electrical in a wet

or damp place, or while standing in water.Water and electricity don’t mix. This may be aproblem around leaky washing machines,when using power tools in a damp garage orworkshop, or when using an electric lawnmower if the grass is still wet from rain orsprinklers. Keep electrical appliances awayfrom bathtubs, pools and sinks. Considerinstalling ground fault circuit interrupters(GFCIs) on any equipment that may acciden-tally contact water. These detect failures orleakages (interruptions) in electrical lines andquickly break the circuit before you getshocked or electrocuted.• Home repairs like roofing or gardening

work like pruning might bring you into theproximity of overhead power lines. Contactwith these is extremely hazardous so main-tain a safe distance. Always assume a wire is“live” or energized.• Underground power lines can be just as

dangerous. If you are planning to dig any-where around your property for building orplanting, call your utility company to markout the power and gas lines for you.• Never use electrical space heaters near

moisture. Unplug them when not in use andensure they have an automatic switch off incase they get knocked over. Keep spaceheaters away from curtains, clothes and othercombustibles, and ensure that electrical cordsand plugs are in good condition.• Faulty wiring can be a problem, particu-

larly in older homes. Get an electrician to do asafety check on your wiring if this is a con-cern.Most of us can’t imagine a life without elec-

tricity. Use it cautiously and sensibly, and itwill bring more power to you.

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When the Fort Belvoir Community Hospitalopened its doors in August 2011, it represented along list of “firsts.” It was the nation’s newest,most technologically advanced military treatmentfacility, the first one to receive gold-level LEED“green” construction certification and one of justtwo joint hospitals in the Military Health System.With a heavy focus on preventive care, the new

Fort Belvoir Community Hospital in NorthernVirginia pairs patients and their families withteams of providers who make up their “medicalhome.” Less than two years later, the staff at theDefense Department’s newest treatment facility isimplementing another first: an ambitious newstrategy that its commander hopes will help rede-fine military healthcare.One of the most striking things about the

gleaming new hospital is that despite its 1.3-mil-lion-square foot footprint, it has only 120 inpa-tient beds. Most of the facility is built around 440examination rooms and 55 clinics that concentrateon outpatient care and preventive medicine, ArmyCol. Chuck Callahan, the hospital commander,told American Forces Press Service.“The outpatient arena is where healthcare

takes place in 2013,” he said. “Good healthcare isfocused on prevention, which means you don’tneed to get hospitalized.”With that goal in mind, the hospital staff is

working to keep patients healthy and, when theyneed medical care, to make it the most positiveexperience possible.This is the foundation of the new strategy

Callahan began rolling out last year. Tapping thehospital staff and patients directly, he incorporat-ed almost 700 of their suggestions into a plandesigned to improve the care provided.“This strategy we have embraced really belongs

to the staff and patients of the organization, andwe are now in the process of beginning to imple-ment them,” Callahan said.Early indications are positive, he said. Making

appointments is easier than ever before. Parkingis convenient. The facility itself is inviting. Andmost important of all, Callahan said, everythingabout the hospital operation is focused directly onpatients and their families.People who have tried to see a doctor when they

are sick probably know the pitfalls of a reac-tionary healthcare system. Getting squeezed in fora same-day appointment can be difficult, at best.If a condition requires a visit with a specialist,that draws treatment out even longer and oftenrequires multiple appointments.“The notion of patient- and family-centered care

means we look at the way care is delivered fromthe perspective of the patient, both individuallyand as a population,” Callahan said. “It’s a proac-tive approach that boils down to ‘what health caredo you need and how do we provide it to you?’rather than the opposite, ‘here is what we haveand sorry if it is not what you need,’” he said.The centerpiece of this model is an ongoing rela-

tionship between patients and their providers.Patients are assigned to a “medical home” — a

team of doctors, nurses and specialists who over-see their care. “This is a group that puts theirarms around that group of patients and managestheir health — not just treats their disease,”Callahan said.As a result, patients know who to call when they

have health issues or questions. When they needto make an appointment, they can feel confidentthat they’ll get one, and be seen by providers whoknow their conditions and medical histories.Patients with complex medical issues also have

ready access to the “medical neighborhood” withinthe hospital, Callahan said. No longer do theyneed to schedule multiple visits with a series ofspecialists who may never communicate with eachother. Instead, providers from across the “neigh-borhood” coordinate through medical home to pro-vide interdisciplinary care.“That’s all the providers, plus the patient and

family, in the same room, talking through thetreatment and management plan,” Callahan said.“It’s the model we are evolving as a hospital.”The facility itself incorporates what Callahan

called “evidence-based design” that supports heal-

ing. Design decisions were made to be therapeutic,incorporating natural light, outside views, healinggardens and pavilions inspired by nature: eagle,river, sunrise, oak and meadow.Sections of the hospital are color-coded so visi-

tors can quickly get their bearings. All in-patientrooms have just one bed, and a pull-out sofa thatFamily members can sleep on. The design teamtapped the Disney Corporation’s concepts of “on-stage” versus “off-stage” operations, relegatingnon-medical services to back hallways or non-prime hours.While improving access to care when patients

are sick and making the hospital experience aspositive as possible are major goals of the newstrategy, a foundation of the medical home conceptis taking care of patients when they are healthy,Callahan said.Instead of waiting for patients to call, he said,

providers reach out to initiate required tests andprocedures. They also rely heavily on social mediaand a secure Internet-based messaging system toanswer patients’ health-related questions andprovide healthcare information aimed at promot-ing health and well-being.“The focus is on managing the patients so they

get what they need and what they don’t evenknow that they need,” Callahan said. “It’s not justa matter of ‘what are you here for today?’ The goalis to keep you out of the hospital and keep youhealthy. That’s much better than waiting until youare sick.”Making these investments up front changes the

paradigm in delivering healthcare, creatinghealthier beneficiaries and improving their quali-ty of life, Callahan said.As the Defense Department struggles with

tough budget choices amidst skyrocketing medicalcosts, this proactive approach makes financialsense, he added.“Treatment of disease is almost always more

expensive than screening for and preventing dis-ease. Almost always,” Callahan said. “So we aremaking the investment up front. As we movetoward health and well-being, we are not onlyproviding better healthcare to our beneficiaries.We are also going a long way toward savinghealthcare costs in the long run.”Callahan said he expects the new strategy to

be fully in place within the next five years, butemphasized that he doesn’t anticipate a pointwhere the staff will ever fully declare “missionaccomplished.”“Performance improvement is a journey. It is

not a destination,” he said “Getting better as anorganization is a journey, so we are going to con-tinue to evolve our strategy to adapt to health-care changes and better ways to provide for ourpatients.“So there is never going to be a point of ‘arriv-

ing,’” he said. “In terms of healthcare, there willalways be traveling.”(Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of

two articles about Fort Belvoir CommunityHospital.)

Fort Belvoir hospital aims toredefine military healthcare

PHOTO BY TINA STAFFIERI

With a heavy focus on preventive care, the new FortBelvoir Community Hospital in Northern Virginia pairspatients and their families with teams of providers whomake up their “medical home.” Here, Dr. Cathy Tieugauges the reactions from LeAnn Redlinger’s patch testto diagnose skin allergies during a dermatology appoint-ment, July 27, 2012.

PHOTO BY MARC BARNES

Fort Belvoir CommunityHospital, which opened topatients in August 2011, isimplementing a new strate-gy that Army Col. ChuckCallahan, the hospital com-mander, hopes will redefinemilitary health care for thefuture. FBCH was thenation’s newest, most tech-nologically advanced mili-tary treatment facility, thefirst one to receive gold-levelLEED “green” constructioncertification, and one of justtwo joint hospitals in theMilitary Health System.

If you have been sexuallyassaulted or think you have been:

Go to a safe location away from the attacker.Contact your local sexual assault response

coordinator (SARC), victim advocate (VA) orhealthcare provider. You may also contact yourchain of command or law enforcement (militaryor civilian). However if you do, an investigationwill occur and you will not have the option ofmaking a restricted report (restricted reportingis available at this time only to military person-nel of the armed forces and the Coast Guard.)Seek medical care as soon as possible. Even ifyou do not have any visible physical injuries,you may be at risk of becoming pregnant oracquiring a sexually transmitted disease. Askthe healthcare provider to conduct a sexualassault forensic examination (SAFE) to pre-serve forensic evidence. If you suspect you hadbeen drugged, request that a urine sample becollected.Preserve all evidence of the assault. Do not

bathe, wash your hands or brush your teeth. Donot clean or straighten up the crime scene.Write down, tape or record by any other

means all the details you can recall about theassault and your assailant.For more information regarding SHARP, con-

tact the installation sexual abuse response coor-dinator, Nathaniel Robinson at 703-244-9087,your unit SARC or victim advocate.


DDeeaatthh nnoottiicceessAnyone with debts owed to or by the estate of

Spc. Emily Beverley, Andrew Rader Health Clinic,must contact Capt. Glenton Atwell, the SummaryCourt Officer for the Soldier, at 301-57-4157.Beverley passed away June 25, 2013.

Anyone with debts owed to or by the estate ofSpc. Vicent A. Crapps, Fort Myer Honor GuardCompany, must contact 1st Lt. JonathanBuckland,the Summary Court Martial Officer forthe Soldier, at 703-963-6466. Crapps passed awayon July 1, 2013.

PPoottoommaacc--GGrreeaatt FFaallllss aarreeaa cclloossuurreeThe Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Board

has placed the Potomac River-Great Falls area offlimits to all military personnel. The area along thePotomac River that is closed due to strong under-tow currents extends from Sycamore Island toChain Bridge. Steer clear of this area. Undertowsare dangerous. The surface of the water can becalm, but beneath the surface of this calm, strongwater currents pull in opposite directions. Thearea has caused deaths of servicemembers andtheir Families in the past. The off limits restric-tions by the AFDCB coincide with restrictions out-lined by the state of Maryland. For more informa-tion, contact the Military District of Washingtonsafety office at 202-685-3015 or the Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall safety office on theHenderson Hall side of the joint base at 703-614-1900/7264.

FFoorrtt MMyyeerr EExxcchhaannggee uuppggrraaddeess aanndd hhoouurrssFor the next five months, the Fort Myer Post

Exchange will be relocating sections of the store,including the customer service area, PowerZone,electronics section, sporting goods, hardware,linens and pet departments. Hours of operation:are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, 9a.m.-7p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. For more infor-mation, call 703-522-0664.

NNeeww aaqquuaattiiccss ttrraaiinniinngg ffoorr MMaarriinneessMarine Corps Community Services Semper Fit

is offering AMP-IT, aquatics maximum powerintense training for active duty Marines only.Sessions are held Tuesdays and Thursdays from6:30-7:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in theMaj. Douglas A. Zembiec Pool. For more informa-tion, call 703-693-7351.

PPuunntt,, ppaassss aanndd kkiicckkCYSS Youth Sports and Fitness presents NFL

Punt, Pass and Kick 2013. Come be a part of theNFL’s commitment to PLAY 60. This program isfree and open to boys and girls 6-15. Grab yoursneakers (no cleats) and come on out July 19 from2-6 p.m. This is your chance to PLAY 60 with theNFL. Sign up to participate at Parent CentralServices, Bldg. 483, 703-696-0313/4942. For rules,visit nflppk.com. Contact Annette Engum, 703-696-3728, or [email protected] formore information.

SSwwiimmmmiinngg lleessssoonnssThe SKIES program offers swim lessons this

summer with sessions running July 22-Aug. 1,and Aug. 5-15. Register at CYSS Parent CentralServices by calling 703-696-0313/4942. For moreinformation, contact Annette Engum at 703-696-3728 or [email protected].

LLeeaarrnn ttoo ccooppee wwiitthh ssttrreessssMarine and Family Programs offers a 12-ses-

sion evidence-based class on coping with work andFamily stress by learning to develop and applyeffective coping strategies. The sessions are opento active duty personnel, Family members, andretirees. Dates for the workshops, in Bldg. 12’sconference room, are July 16 and 18, July 23 and25, July 30 and Aug. 1, Aug. 13 and 15, and Aug.20 and 22. The workshops run from 3-4:30 p.m.Participants must complete all sessions to receivea certificate of completion. For additional informa-tion or to register, call 703-614-7204.

PPrroossttaattee ccaanncceerr ssuuppppoorrtt ggrroouupp mmeeeettiinnggThe prostate cancer support group meets at

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center thethird Thursday of every month. The next meetingis July 18 from 1-2 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m. in theAmerica Building, River Conference Room (next tothe prostate center), third floor. Spouses/partnersare invited. Military identification is required forbase access. For men without a military ID, callthe prostate center at 301-319-2900 48 hours priorto the event for base access. For more information,contact retired Col. Jane Hudak at 301-319-2918or [email protected] or Vin McDonaldat 703-643-2658 or [email protected].

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boxing event are on sale. The event brings boxersfrom the region to the Cpl. Terry L. Smith Gym onJBM-HH for an amateur boxing show open to the

News Notes

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“Sometimes the destiny of anation is focused at the pointof a bayonet.”

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About half way through themovie classic, “Gone with theWind,” Rhett Butler is askedby Scarlett O’Hara whetherhe knows how Ashley Wilkesis doing. Infuriated by thequestion, Rhett turns toScarlett and says: “We shouldall know in a little while. Thetwo armies have met at a lit-tle Pennsylvania crossroadsknown as Gettysburg.”The past two weeks have

seen some 250,000 Americansvisit the hallowed ground ofGettysburg, Pa., to join withsome 25,000 re-enactors andthe National Park Service tocommemorate and rememberthe sacrifices by those whosemilitary service endearedthem to the nation. It was 150years ago this June that Gen.Robert E. Lee led theConfederate Army ofNorthern Virginia northwardacross the Potomac Riverthrough Maryland onto therich farmland ofPennsylvania. Lee felt heneeded European recognitionfor securing the South’s inde-pendence against the everincreasing industrial strengthof the North. He rememberedthat American colonies hadwon their independence only

with the recognition ofFrance, Holland and Spain in1781. Opposing Lee would beGen. George Meade and hisArmy of the Potomac.July 1 saw an engagement

in which the two armiesstruck each other on thenorthwest outskirts of thetown of Gettysburg. A Unioncavalry delaying action wasinitially successful in buyingtime for Union infantry rein-forcements to arrive, buteventually the Confederatesoutflanked the Union, andwith superior numbers, drovethem back throughGettysburg to the highground of Cemetery Ridgeand Culp’s Hill. Lee requesteda Confederate assault, but itwas not forthcoming becausetroops were too exhaustedfrom earlier fighting.On the morning of July 2,

Lee wanted to attack and rollup the Union left flank nearthe famous Little Round Topand Big Round Top. But ashis men advanced, they werespotted by a Union SignalCorps unit on Little RoundTop, forcing the unit to turnaround and attempt another

route of attack.Finally, around 4 p.m.,

Confederate troops launchedan assault, crushing theUnion left flank and causingthe 47th and 15th AlabamaRegiments to make theirfamous assault on the 20thMaine on the spur of LittleRound Top. You can go toLittle Round Top today andwalk the defensive position ofthe 20th Maine and observethat it is about the size of atennis court. Look around andyou will observe the groundover which the 20th Maine

made their famous bayonetcharge, saving the left flankof the Union Army.Around 7 p.m. that evening,

Confederates assaultedCemetery Ridge and Hill,along with Culp’s Hill.Onward they advancedthrough heavy artillery fire.Striking the Union infantryat the base of Cemetery Hill,Confederates pushed themback to within 200 feet of thered brick cemetery gatehouse,but were beaten back byUnion reinforcements. Todayyou can go and stand in theartillery lunettes where fiercehand-to-hand combat tookplace.Not until late in the

evening did the regularConfederate cavalry underGen. J.E.B. Stuart arrive, butthey arrived too little, too lateand too exhausted to haveany positive effect for theConfederate Army atGettysburg.Lee then found himself low

on artillery ammunition andfoodstuffs for his men andhorses. He decided on afrontal assault against theUnion center on July 3. At 1

p.m. some 150 Confederatecannon started an artillerybombardment against morethan 100 Union cannon onCemetery Ridge. This duellasted some three hours andwas so loud that it could beheard on the hill in northwestWashington where theNational Cathedral nowstands.Sometime after 3 p.m., Lee

sent forward approximately13,000 infantry in the tradi-tion of Napoleonic warfare.These battle hardened veter-ans crossed nearly one mile ofopen fields toward CemeteryRidge only to be met by heavyUnion artillery fire andinfantry fire. Several hundredbroke through the Union cen-ter, but because of a lack ofreinforcements, Confederatehigher command structurefailed Pickett’s Charge. Thenext day, July 4th, heavyrains came and Lee startedhis retreat back to Virginia.In November, President

Abraham Lincoln received arequest to deliver remarks ata dedication of a nationalcemetery. In so doing, his274-word Gettysburg Addressbecame immortal. The housethat Lincoln stayed in atGettysburg is now open fortours by the National ParkService.In 1895, legislation helped

establish GettysburgNational Military Park, pre-serving the battlefield andmaking it available for thestudy of the art of war. Thisis why there are tall ironobservation towers stillstanding on parts of the bat-tlefield.In April of 1963, President

John F. Kennedy and the firstlady visited the Gettysburgbattlefield. The president hadmade plans to return for thecentennial commemoration ofLincoln’s Gettysburg Address,but because of political con-siderations, he had to be inDallas that week.First Lady Jacqueline

Kennedy was quite takenwith the Eternal Peace LightMemorial at Gettysburg. Thisis where she got the conceptof the Eternal Flame that sitsabove JFK’s gravesite inArlington National Cemetery.For additional information,

contact Gettysburg NationalMilitary Park atwww.nps.gov/gett or theGettysburg Convention andVisitors Bureau at:http://www.gettysburg.travel/.(Holien is the former histo-

rian for Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall.)

Recognizing the 150thanniversary of Gettysburg

ILLUSTRATIONS COURTESY OF THE ARMY WAR COLLEGE, CARLISLE, PA.

These two graphic depictions from the Battle of Gettysburg come from theArmy Heritage and Education Center's collection of the Military Order ofthe Loyal Legion of the United States (MOLLUS), MassachusettsCommandary.

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public with government-issued photoID. Food and beverages are availablefor purchase. Tickets are $10 foradults, $7 for active duty personnel,and free to children under 10. Doorsopen at 3:30 p.m. and the eventbegins at 4:30 p.m. Tickets may bepurchased at the Semper Fit office inthe gym, Bldg. 29, and at the door.For more information, call 703-697-2706.

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Corps Exchange and The VineyardWine & Spirits on the HendersonHall portion of JBM-HH will remainopen until 8 p.m. weekdays andSaturdays. New hours are weekdays10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturdays 9 a.m.-8p.m.; Sundays 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Formore information, call 703-979-8420.

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Services resource management cen-ter has classes scheduled in July toassist servicemembers and theirfamilies with their job searches. OnJuly 16, cracking the code to the fed-eral hiring process will be held from1-3 p.m. This class explains how toapply for federal jobs, including howto prepare the appropriate resume.On July 17 from 9:30-11 a.m., learnhow to generate leads and create ajob search plan. On July 24 from9:30-11 a.m., social media and yourjob search will explain how to usesocial media in your job search. Amilitary connections intake sessionwill be held July 31 from 10 a.m.-2p.m. All sessions are held in Bldg. 29on the Henderson Hall portion ofJBM-HH. Registration is requiredby calling 703-614-6828.

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sponsoring a speechcraft class, a six-week, public speaking classTuesdays, starting July 16 at 5:30p.m. at the Pentagon Library andConference Center. Toastmasters isan international organization thathelps everyone speak, think, lead andlisten better. Class syllabus availableupon request. Registration is $65. Formore information, contact CarlSabath at carl.sabath.osd.mil or bycalling 703-695-2804 or Bert Romeroat bert.romero.ctr.osd.mil or by call-ing 703-695-3443.

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for motivated noncommissioned offi-cers and above (first come, first serve,limited to 30 slots) to attend the levelone high intensity tactical traininginstructor course July 15-18, from 8a.m.-4 p.m. in the Cpl. Terry L. SmithGym/HITT Center.For more informa-tion, contact Gunnery Sgt. DanielJackson at [email protected] or 703-979-8420 ext. 389.

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Program annual training will be heldJuly 17 at the Town Hall building onthe Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH at10 a.m. The training is conducted bythe 902nd MI Group, Fort Belvoir,and is mandatory for all U.S. Armyemployees every year. For more infor-mation, call 703-696-0756.

IIDD cceenntteerr cclloosseeddThe Henderson Hall ID center will

be closed July 23 and July 24 for anequipment upgrade. If you needDEERS assistance or an ID card, callthe Fort Myer center at 703-696-3030or visit them in Bldg. 202 on Custer

Road on the Fort Myer portion ofJBM-HH.

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Registration is now open for thisyear’s 2013 JBM-HHArmy Ten-MilerTeam qualifiers. This year’s ArmyTen-Miler will be Oct. 20. FMWR willhost an ATM qualifier this summerfor active duty military only on July26. The ATM qualifier is a 10K raceon JBM-HH beginning at 6:35 a.m. atthe Fort Myer Fitness Center, Bldg.414. Online registration will close theWednesday before the race date. Raceday registration will be accepted oneach date from 5:30-6:15 a.m. insidethe fitness center. To register, visitwww.jbmhhmwr.com. For more infor-mation, contact Todd Hopkins at 703-939-1045 or email [email protected].

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Hall’s Army Exceptional FamilyMember Program is sponsoring a“Top 10 things you need to knowabout the IEP process and extendedschool year for military and DoDcivilian parents with children withautism and other cognitive disabili-ties” class and support group, Aug. 8,from noon-3 p.m., at Fort Myer ArmyCommunity Service, Bldg. 201,Custer Road, on the Fort Myer por-tion of the joint base. For reserva-tions, contact Marcia O’Connor,EFMP manager, at 703-696-8467.

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has a wealth of information for newlyarrived Marines and their families.The next welcome aboard brief isAug. 13 from 8-10:30 a.m. at theMarine Club aboard the Henderson

Hall portion of JBM-HH.A free walk-ing tour of the Henderson Hall por-tion follows the brief, and after abreak for lunch, there is a bus tour ofthe local area, including downtownWashington, D.C., starting at 12:30p.m. To register for the brief, call 703-614-7202. In addition, classes on theMarine Corps lifestyle, informationon the local area, a lending locker, areother resources available throughMarine and Family programs. For acomprehensive overview of the class-es and resource offered, visitwww.mccsHH.com or call 703-614-7200.

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Twilight Tattoo, held through Aug.28, is an hour-long military pageantfeaturing Soldiers from the 3d U.S.Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)and The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’sOwn.” Experience a glimpse intoAmerican history through perform-ances by The U.S. Army Blues,Downrange, The Old Guard Fife andDrum Corps and The U.S. Army DrillTeam. Performances are free andopen to the public. There is no formalseating. Grass seating is availableand spectators can bring a blanket orlawn chairs. For information ongroup reservations, contact the ArmyMilitary District of Washington at202-685-2888. Performances throughAug. 28 will be at Whipple Field onthe Fort Myer portion of Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall. For moredetails, log onto twilight.mdw.army.mil/schedule prior to attendingon a specific date.

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Hagel details defense ‘Plan B’if sequestration continues


If sequestration continues intofiscal year 2014, the DefenseDepartment will be forced to con-sider involuntary reductions-in-force for the civilian workforce,draconian cuts to military per-sonnel accounts and a virtualhalt to military modernization,Defense Secretary Chuck Hagelsaid in a letter to Senate leadersJuly 10.The senators had requested

detailed information on how con-tinued sequestration could affectthe military.In the letter, Hagel detailed

the “Plan B” the departmentmust confront if Congress doesnot pass legislation that avertssequestration in fiscal 2014. Ifthe process continues, DoD willbe forced to cut $52 billion morefrom the budget that year.Hagel stressed in the letter

that he fully supports PresidentBarack Obama’s fiscal 2014budget request and noted that ifsequestration remains in effect,

“the size, readiness and techno-logical superiority of our militarywill be reduced, placing at muchgreater risk the country’s abilityto meet our current nationalsecurity commitments.”Congress gave DoD some flexi-

bility to handle the cuts need forfiscal 2013, but more than650,000 DoD civilians must stillbe furloughed without pay for 11days. However, the cuts in 2014are too great even for flexibilitywithin accounts to handle.DoD hopes to avoid furloughs

in 2014, the defense secretarysaid, but if sequestrationremains in effect, “DoD will haveto consider involuntary reduc-tions-in-force to reduce civilianpersonnel costs.”Readiness has already been

diminished this year, Hagel said,and it will continue to decline ifsequestration continues in 2014.Hiring freezes will also continueand facilities maintenance fundswill further erode, he added.If the sequestration mecha-

nism is applied to military per-sonnel funding, “DoD could

accommodate the requiredreductions only by putting intoplace an extremely severe pack-age of military personnelactions, including halting allaccessions, ending all perma-nent-change-of-station moves,stopping discretionary bonusesand freezing all promotions,”Hagel wrote.He called on Congress to work

with the department to avoidsequestration in fiscal 2014 andto approve the president’sdefense budget request.The president’s budget

request slows military pay rais-es and raises fees for some mili-tary retiree’s health care. It alsolooks to retire older Air Forceand Navy assets and calls for anew base realignment and clo-sure program.“If the cuts continue, the

department will have to makesharp cuts with far-reachingconsequences, including limit-ing combat power, reducingreadiness and undermining thenational security interests ofthe United States,” Hagel said.


Sequestration is causing problems in theDefense Department, but military and civilianemployees are working together to get throughthis period, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs ofStaff said July 9.In a videotaped message to the department

posted on his Facebook page, Army Gen. MartinE. Dempsey said that solid leadership at all lev-els is crucial to meeting the challenges seques-tration imposes. Sequestration is set to add$500 billion in budget cuts to the departmentover 10 years on top of $487 billion in cutsalready planned.He spoke as furloughs kicked in for about

700,000 civilian DoD employees. About 85 per-cent of them are being furloughed one day aweek through the end of the fiscal year, a totalof 11 days.“About 90 days ago, I sent a short video out to

the field as the reality of sequestration cameupon us — the day it was signed into law,” hesaid. “I asked you at that time to help us leadour way through this period of uncertainty, andyou have.“I also want to come to you today because it’s

the day after some of our civilian teammatesbegan furloughs, an outcome that I find bothdiscouraging and disappointing. But again, Ilook around and I see that you are leading yourway through this.“My commitment to you is that we’ll do the

same here in the Pentagon,” he continued.Sequestration’s effects are delayed, but they

are starting to become apparent — especially inreadiness, Dempsey said.“Those effects will deepen, and they will be

difficult to overcome,” the chairman said. “Onceagain though, it will take solid leadership andcommunications as we try to understand whatwe can accomplish and what we cannot.”Sequestration is illogical, but it is the law,

Dempsey said, and the department will, ofcourse, follow it. “We will do the best we canwith it,” he said. “We’ll articulate the conse-quences and we’ll work our way, hopefully,toward a better outcome.”

Dempsey calls on DoDleaders to mitigatesequester effects

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Speaking before 500 service spousesand educators, July 8, the Army’s vicechief of staff didn’t pull any punchesabout the negative impact continuedsequestration could have on militaryprograms for children.During a presentation at the

Military Child Education Coalition’s15th national training seminar here,Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen.John F. Campbell made clear that fis-cal woes facing the country and theArmy as it transitions out ofAfghanistan and changes into a leanerforce structure will also mean leanerfunding for programs.“I used to say that everything in

Afghanistan was hard, but this is real-ly hard and has to do with sequestra-tion; it has to do with budget; it has todo with downsizing,” Campbell said.The general said that what is hap-

pening now is not new, however. Hepointed out that the conclusion of everymajor conflict has also involved adownsizing of military forces.Two weeks ago the Army announced

just such a cut. The number of activebrigade combat teams, known as BCTs,in the Army will be reduced from 45 to33. Army leaders also said at the time

they expected to eventually name anadditional brigade to be eliminated. It’sexpected that eventually a total of 13BCTs would be eliminated — manySoldiers in those brigades would moveinto other brigades.Those moves are in response to force

cuts put forth in the Budget ControlAct of 2011. That act mandated anArmy reduction in end strength of80,000 Soldiers. That reduction willreduce the force to 490,000 Soldiers by2017. The reduction does not take intoconsideration any additional cuts thatmight need to be made as a result ofsequestration.Campbell said that if sequestration

continues, theArmy would have to con-tinue downsizing — possibly by anadditional 100,000 Soldiers from theactive, Army National Guard andArmy Reserve forces.“[Secretary of the Army John M.

McHugh and Chief of Staff of theArmyGen. Ray Odierno] are committed tomaking sure that the critical Familyprograms, and the programs that havethe most impact on our children willcontinue to be funded at the levels theyare now,” Campbell said.Campbell also said the Army’s chief

of staff is determined to keep the schoolliaison officers program at the samefunding levels currently in effect,

though theArmy doesn’t yet know if itsfiscal year 2014 budget request will befully funded.Campbell said the Army’s goal is to

make sure programs that “benefit ourchildren most, and that give us thebiggest bang for the buck” are able tocontinue.“But we shouldn’t fool ourselves,” he

said. “It’s not going to be the way it wasthe last 10 years — our nation cannotafford it.”The vice chief also explained that

money for many Army programs cameas part of funding tied to fighting thewars in Iraq and Afghanistan — fund-ing known as the “overseas contin-gency operations,” or OCO, budget.Now that the Army is out of Iraq, andmoving ahead with pulling out ofAfghanistan, OCO funding for thoseconflicts will diminish.“We had different programs that

came on board because we could, andin most cases it was for the right rea-sons,” Campbell said. “What we’redoing now is taking a look at all theseprograms and making sure we’re notredundant where we don’t have to be.”Campbell said theArmywould try to

do the best it could with the budget itgets.“The bottom line is, the programs

that we have we’re taking a very hardlook at and making sure we pick theright programs that impact the mostpeople — but that will be different ateach post, camp or station,” he said. “Sowe’re going to power down and dependupon the senior mission and divisioncommanders to provide us that input.”Campbell said audience members,

upon returning to their home stations,could serve as advocates to their com-manders for programs that work, andcould also draw attention to those pro-grams that do not work.

Tough choices ahead for Army Family programs

JBM-HH adjusted hours and closuresThe following is a list of activities on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall that will have abbreviat-

ed operating hours, which began July 8, due to sequestration and furloughs. This list is not allencompassing and it is highly recommended to call ahead to the facility or activity you wish to visitfor more details.

• Commissary: closed Mondays.• Directorate of Resource Management: Payroll Customer Service Representative Section: closed

Mondays.• Religious Support Office: reduced hours on Saturday/Sunday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.• Security Office: closed Fridays.• Directorate of Human Resources — ID section: closed Fridays.• Retirement Services: closed Mondays.• Education Services: closed Fridays.• Directorate of Safety — JBM-HH Safety Office: closed Fridays.• Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare & Recreation- ACS: closed Fridays.• CRD Community Activities: closed Mondays.• CRD Auto Crafts Skills Center: closed Mondays.• Fort Myer Legal Assistance and Claims: closed Fridays.• Fitness Center on the Fort McNair portion of JBM-HH: closing at 2 p.m. on Fridays.• Myer Flyer: will not run on Fridays during the furlough period.• Rader Clinic: The civilian staff will be furloughed on the Rader-designated furlough day, Friday.On Rader’s furlough day — Friday — operations will proceed as follows:On Fridays, the clinic, to include pharmacy, laboratory, and radiology, will only be open to Rader-

assigned patients who have acute care appointments; the pharmacy staff, reduced to one pharma-cist and one pharmacy technician, will only fill medications for the patients with appointments onthat day.On Fridays, because civilian personnel will be furloughed, the clinic will be staffed by active duty

personnel who will address acute treatment issues only.Monday through Friday during this time, the TRICARE service center will be open for business

as usual.Check www.army.mil/jbmhh periodically for updates on closures due to the sequestration and fur-

loughs.For more information about sequestration, furloughs and resources available, log onto

http://www.army.mil/article/96832/Sequestration_Resources/.

PHOTO BY J.D. LEIPOLD

Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. John F.Campbell told attendees at the MilitaryChild Education Coalition's 15th nationaltraining seminar July 8 that the Armywould be facing tough choices on whatFamily programs would remain followingsequestration.

PHOTO BY LAUREN POINDEXTER

Vacation Bible SchoolThe JBM-HH Chapel conducts Ecumenical VacationBible School in Memorial Chapel on JBM-HH June 26.Children age 3 through 6th grade participated in theweek-long event.


Cascades Rapids outlastFort Myer swimmers


The morning of July 6 startedpromising for the Fort Myer Squidswim team at the Officer Club pools,but the relay portion of the dualmeet against the Cascades Rapidsteam was the difference in theFMST’s latest Colonial SwimmingLeague encounter.The Squid swimmers led early,

thanks to multiple first-place indi-vidual victories from Jack Kunkel,Jay DeLancey, Claire Mowery,Caroline Ousley Naseman, NoahOusley Naseman and VincentDiLeonardo, but the Rapidsoutscored the Squids 70-14 duringthe relays to capture a 257-187 CSLred division victory.“The team really stepped up and

showed their strength in the individ-ual events,” FMST Coach Kristina

Dorville said. “The meet [score] wasa roller coaster through the[butter]fly [events] — with ourteams being tied, up, and down —[the lead was] changing after almostevery event. When you’re closethroughout the meet, it alwayscomes down to the relays. That said,the Squids dropped time in almostevery event and had some great,unexpected races.”Also winning in the pool were Squid

swimmers Jack Mowery, KatherineKennedy, Elizabeth Romano, MariaAlvarado, Mariah Bowman, GreysonDevine, Michael Emanuel andMichael DiLeonardo. The eight andunder 100-meter medley relay teamsof Noah Ousley Naseman, RyanKennedy, Jack Kunkel and GreysonDevine and Adeleine Rogers, ClaireMowery, Kaitlin St. Pierre and MariaAlvarado notched the lone FMSTrelay victories.


Fort Myer Boys swimmer Michael DiLeonardo springs off the wall at the start of the10-11-year-old 50-meter backstroke race July 6 at the Fort Myer Officers Club pools.DiLeonardo finished second with a time of 39.88 seconds.

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The idea was to finish work onthe car so it could be driven out ofthe Joint Base Myer-HendersonHall Auto Skills Center to hisnext duty station. That was theplan, anyway, that NationalGuard Soldier Staff Sgt. JoseGonzalez had in mind when hebegan restoring a 1975 ToyotaCelica after purchasing the non-functioning coupe last November.Alas, the day before

Independence Day, a truck arrivedto tow the inert vehicle toGonzalez’s family home inMassachusetts while he headsback to Florida with his FloridaNational Guard unit. It wasalways the contingency plan.Gonzales had finally run out theclock.Gonzalez had always wanted a

vintage Celica, and had nearlygiven up looking for that particu-lar model when he happened uponone for sale on craigslist. Hebought the car for $2,800, eventhough the Blue Book value listedit at half that price. “When it wasbrand new, it sold for $4,000,” hesaid. “I’ve probably already putanother $2,800 into it with parts.”In addition to replacing parts to

get the car running again,Gonzalez has been customizingthe vehicle to deter would-bethieves who specialize in nabbingvintage cars. The steering wheelis removable, the stereo isensconced in the Celica’s glovecompartment and a switch underfront seat padding disconnects theignition.“Nothing’s foolproof, of course.

It’s about slowing thieves down,”Gonzalez said. “If they see it,they’ll go for it.”

Gonzalez has painted the origi-nal tan leather-upholstered seatsblack and is resetting the engineblock because the vehicle has anon-standard engine that didn’tcome with the American versionof the Japanese car.Once he gets the car running

again, he said he’ll probably de-assemble it so he can repaint it.It’s a time-consuming process, headmits, “but a labor of love.”Gonzalez grew up the son of a

mechanic in Massachusetts andsaid he’s always been mechanical-ly-inclined. Still, he said he’s got-ten a lot of good advice from otherauto enthusiasts in the shop, cit-ing mechanic and shop stewardMilton Hawthorne as being par-ticularly helpful.“Milton is the master mechan-

ic,” Gonzalez said. “I haven’tasked him a question yet he can’tanswer.”

Twenty-seven-year-old worksat restoring 38-year-old car


Staff Sgt. Jose Gonzalez, from a FloridaNational Guard air defense unit based outof Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, works onhis 1975 Toyota Celica in the Joint BaseMyer-Henderson Hall auto shop June 26.

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He was taking command during atime that was the most difficult peri-od that I can think of. We were justcoming into BRAC [Defense BaseRealigntment and Closure], and wewere converting from a Marine bar-racks to a joint base.“You executed this mission to a

tee,” the general said to Cheatham.“Ira is one of the most fiercely dedi-cated Marines and commanders I’veworked with in a long time. He setshis mind to things, and he knowswhat he’s doing is right, and he sticksto his principles, and that’s one of thethings that impressed me.”Following the general’s remarks,

Cheatham acknowledged andthanked his families — his immedi-ate one and his battalion colleagues.“The Marine Corps does every-

thing in threes. In the Marine Corps,we have three types of families,”Cheatham said. “There’s the one youare born into … there’s the familyyou marry into … and then there’sthe family you join when you raiseyour right hand and you solemnlyswear to support and defend theConstitution of the United States.That includes my civilian forces—maybe you didn’t raise your hands— but you stood side-by-side with mewhether you’re a civilian Marine or acontractor.”While he addressed Barnes,

Cheatham mentioned that he antici-pated superior command from hissuccessor.“You’re walking into a great, great

command,” Cheatham told Barnes infront of a crowd of 300. “I expect youto do better than what I’ve done.Because nobody takes it [command]and stays status quo.”Barnes was the final Marine to

speak and promised to continue toserve the 1,700 Marines under hisnew command.

“I’m really looking forward to tak-ing over here,” he said. “It says serv-ice here [pointing to a decorativeMarine floor mat used in the ceremo-ny] and that’s what I expect it to be –world class service. It will be anhonor to serve the Marines, Sailorsand families and civilian Marines.I’m looking forward to getting itdone.”Barnes resides inArlington with his

wife, Liz, and the couple have twosons, Mitch and Matt. The newHenderson Hall commanding officeris originally from Pensacola, Fla. Hejoined the Marines in 1990, and hisdeployments include noncombatantevacuations in Liberia, Central AfricaRepublic, Sierra Leone and theDemocratic Republic of the Congo. Hehas additionally supported operationsin Kosovo, Turkey and Iraq.His personal decorations include the

Bronze Star Medal, Joint MeritoriousService Medal, Meritorious ServiceMedal, Strike/Flight Air Medal withnumeral 4, Navy and Marine CorpsCommendation Medal with Gold Starand the Navy and Marine CorpsAchievement Medal. He received hisWings of Gold at Naval Air StationCorpus Christi, Texas, in 1992.During the ceremony, Cheatham

was recognized for improving the qual-ity of life and morale for more than1,700 Marines on his two-year watch.Cheatham was also cited during thepresentation of the Legion of MeritGold Star medal for “providing out-standing support through the seniorMarine leadership … and continuedthe transition of Henderson Hall froma Marine Corps installation to a jointbase” and his leadership to theMarine Corps community servicesand providing barracks improve-ments.Cheatham is now assigned to

Marine Corps Cyberspace Commandat Fort Meade, Md.

Command, from page 1


Outgoing Headquarters & Service Battalion Headquarters Marine Corps HendersonHall Commanding Officer Col. Ira M. Cheatham salutes Marine Corps Staff Director Lt.Gen. Willie J. Williams during the July 9 change of command ceremony which installedCol. Anthony S. Barnes as the new commanding officer.

none at Fort Belvoir,”the women explained.“We saw the Fort Meadefireworks last night[July 3], and we’re heretonight.”The U.S. Army Band,

“Pershing’s Own,”Downrange performedclose to 30 songs fromlate afternoon to pre-dusk.Nine hours before the

National Mall fireworksdisplay, a 50-gun saluteto the nation was exe-cuted by 3d U.S.Infantry Regiment (TheOld Guard) PresidentialSalute Battery in honorof the holiday. The noon-time event drew a crowdof close to 200 specta-tors to Whipple Fieldincluding Maj. Gen.Jeffrey S. Buchanan,commander of JointForce Headquarters-National Capital Regionand U.S. Army MilitaryDistrict of Washington.Col. James Markert,

Old Guard regimentalcommander, spoke of thesignificance of independ-ence and the thousandslost protecting freedom.

“This celebration, a50-gun salute to thenation, is all about num-bers, and that will be mytheme today,” the colonelbegan. “We have cele-brated our independenceon the Fourth of July for237 years. We haveenjoyed the liberties thatare enshrined in ourConstitution for 225years. Our nation hasbeen represented by theflag and defended by itsArmy for 238 years.

“As we celebrate thisnation, it is worthremembering theSoldiers and service-members of the ArmedForces who earned ourindependence and keptus free,” he continued.“The most importantnumber seen in the[news]papers this weekis the number 40. SinceJuly of 1973 – for fortyyears – this nation hassustained an all-volun-teer force.”

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PHOTOS BY RACHEL LARUE

People on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s WhippleField wait for the fireworks to begin above WashingtonD.C., July 4.

Young visitor gets an Old Guard surprise


She asked, and she received.A post 50-gun salute to the nation

question-and-answer session withthe 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (TheOld Guard) Presidential SaluteBattery landed 8-year-old touristSonja Banks an invaluable keep-sake.The noon Independence Day

salute was followed by an informalmeet and greet where visitors toWhipple Field may have picturestaken with Old Guard Soldiers andask questions about the firing. Manyinquiries are made about Soldier’sdress and their medals, but Spc.

Hollis Taylor of Texas never had thedecorations subject breached asdeeply as it was past Fourth of July.“Do you have any questions?,”

Taylor, who is a battery watchman,asked Banks.“Can I have a medal?” the eight-

year-old matter-of-factly replied.Taylor reacted by removing a

medal from his lapel and presentedit to the youngster.“I’ve never had that question

asked before,” said Taylor, who is afive-year Presidential Salute Batteryveteran. “That was the first time, soI might as well give it to her.”Sonja, daughter of a former Old

Guard Soldier, deemed it an honorto receive such a prize.


Eight-year-old Sonja Banksof Hammond, Ind., acceptsa medal from PresidentialSalute Battery WatchmanSpc. Hollis Taylor followingthe 50-gun salute to thenation on Whipple Field July4. Sonja is the daughter offormer Old Guard SoldierMark Banks. The 3d U.S.Infantry (The Old Guard)Presidential Salute Batteryfired a round to salute eachof the 50 states. The 50-gun firing, which honors thesigning of the Declarationof Independence, is a 236year-old tradition. For morephotos from the Fourth ofJuly celebration on JBM-HH,visit www.flickr.com/pho-tos/jbm-hh/sets.

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Comprint Military Publications

Advertising Sales RepresentativeComprint Military Publications publishes 8 newspapers each week and the onlywebsite dedicated to the military in the DC region is looking for energetic, organ-ized, computer savvy sales representatives to sell advertising into military newspa-pers and online. Job requires previous in-field and telephone sales experience;prefer military veteran or military spouse with BA degrees. Must be customer serv-ice oriented and consultative seller. Candidates must be able to create ads for cus-tomers and work well under weekly deadlines and pressures of meeting salesgoals. Prefer candidates with experience. Sales territory located in Northern VA,headquarters in Gaithersburg, MD; telecommuting allowed 3 days per week(Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays).

If interested and qualified, please send resume and cover letter with salary require-ments to [email protected]

We offer a competitive compensation, commission and incentives, comprehensivebenefits package including medical, dental, pension, 401(k) and tuition reimburse-ment. EOE.



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