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It’s that time of year again. The Army-Navy footballgame is right around the corner, which means it istime for Army and Navy blood donors to face off onceagain in the annual ArmyNavy blood donor challenge.During the challenge, which started Nov. 14 and

will continue through Dec. 13, 12 Washington metroarea blood drive sponsors and donors at three blooddonor centers compete against each other to see whowins bragging rights and a trophy for the most unitscollected for the Armed Services Blood Program. Thewinning servicewill be presented their trophy on gameday during the third quarter, on the field.“We are certainly looking forward to the game,” said

Air ForceCol. RichardH.McBride. “But, the real focusof the challenge is to increase awareness of the ArmedServicesBloodProgram’smissionwhile staying true tothe rivalry between the services on the field.”As a tri-service program, the Armed Services Blood

Program relies on donations from all the services –Army, Navy, Marines and Air Force – to meet itsmission of supplying blood to ill or injured service-members, veterans and their family members world-wide. But the rivalry between the Army andNavy thisyear is a great way to encourage donations.The challenge kicked off Nov. 14 at the U.S. Naval

Academy. Ten locations in theWashingtonmetro areahave scheduled drives:•UniformedServicesUniversityoftheHealthSciences,Bethesda, Md., Nov. 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.•NSWC Carderrock, Bldg. 40, West Bethesda, Md.,Nov. 25 from 7 to 11 a.m.•OPM,FordMeade,Md.,Nov. 26 from9a.m. to 1 p.m.•Sail Loft Building 105/112, Washington Navy Yard,Washington, D.C., Dec. 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.•Building 9, Walter Reed National Military MedicalCenter, Bethesda, Md., Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.•FortMyerFitnessCenter, FortMyerVa.,Dec. 4 from9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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IndexCommunity Spotlight p.2Community p.4News Notes p.4Sports p.6Classifieds p.11

Turkey mealChapel and BOSS teamup for pre-holiday bashPg. 4

Giving thanksSoldiers deliver holidaymealPg. 9

PentagramWARRIORS

By Jim DresbachPentagram Staff Writer

Their journeys and missions have includ-ed Iraq and Afghanistan, and at one timeor another, Washington D.C., for rehabili-tation. But during the afternoon of Nov.16, Wounded Warrior amputees musteredfor a flag football game and received ova-tions from a standing-room-only crowd atArlington’s Bishop O’Connell High School.On the other side of the line of scrimmage

were Washington Redskins and NationalFootball League alumni, yet more smiles

than scowls were exchanged during thetwo halves of football as the WWAFT pre-vailed 28-21.The team, which remained undefeated

for the season, is a mixture of veteranswho now showcase their abilities despitethe loss of a limb or limbs. Though anarm or a leg may have been amputated,former Army cadets, Sailors and infantry-men proved they can still run a pass route,intercept a pass attempt or run down atailback.

Wounded Warrior Amputeefootball team debuts in MDW

PHOTO BY JIM DRESBACH

Wounded Warrior double-amputee, U.S. Army veteran and defensive lineman Alan Lewis rushes througha line of blockers in the second half of the Wounded Warrior Amputee Football Team - NFL Alumni flagfootball game in Arlington Nov. 16. For more photos, turn to page 6 or visit our Flickr page at www.flickr.com/photos/jbm-hh.

see WARRIOR, page 8

Turkey Trot runners share holiday favorites, fitness tips

PHOTO BY RACHEL LARUE

Runners participate in the 5th annual Turkey Troton the Henderson Hall portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Nov. 15.

By Jim DresbachPentagram Staff Writer

The plight of temptation over-comes even the best athletes; theybattle how to stay active and onpace with constant running regi-ments during the holidays.A total of 136 Marines, Soldiers

and civiliansput thoughts of roastedpoultry andmashed potatoes on theback burner to run the fifth annualJoint Base Myer-Henderson HallTurkey Trot, which started and fin-ished outside Cpl. Terry L. SmithGymnasium.After a half-hour or less of calorie

burning Nov. 15, some runnersexplained how they ward off the

dietary demons and keep each dayfilled with a multi-mile run.Race winner Joe Galvin fin-

ished the five-kilometer race in 15minutes and 58 seconds, but admit-ted one holiday traditional sweetcan finish him off.“I have trouble staying away from

the cookies,” he said with a smile.Female overall winner Margaret

Smith crossed the finish line in17:33, but when a Thanksgivingdessert is brought to the diningroom table, she has to use her will-power.“I love pumpkin pie,” she said

without hesitation.A gloved and layered

HeadquartersandServiceBattalion,

Headquarters Marine Corps,Henderson Hall, CommandingOfficer Col. Anthony S. Barnes ledby example by sporting extra cloth-ing – a point he made when askedhow to keep running into Decemberand January. He also added not toyield to the extra slice of dessert orfavorite drink during the holidays.“Everything can be done in mod-

eration,” Barnes said after he fin-ished.Placing second in the men’s cat-

egory was Brian Daugherty (17:25)and the third male to cross thefinish line was J.J. Martin in 17:32.Roundingout the female top three

were runner-up Yuko Whitestone(19:32) and Lisa Hamp (20:46).

see BLOOD, page 10

3rd annualArmy-NavyChallengekicks off

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Caption This #43If you’ve ever looked at a photo, read the caption underneath and thoughtyou could do better, now is your chance. Each week, “Caption This” willhave a photo taken from around the base. It’s up to you to figure out thebest, funniest or craziest caption that describes what’s going on in the pic-ture. The only rule is you have to KEEP IT CLEAN!“Caption This” submissions can be sent either by emailing them to [email protected], commenting on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/jbmhh or just stopping by Headquarters Bldg. 59, suite 116 and drop-ping it off. Don’t forget to add the “Caption This” number, your name, rankor position and where you work.Every week the Pentagram staff will pick their favorite. The winner’sname, caption along with the photo, will be printed in the newspaper. Com-pete with your friends and coworkers and see who can come up with thebest one. And if you have a photo you think would make a great “CaptionThis,” send it in.

Caption This

Caption This #42“I think we’re ready to take this

show on the road!”

Gayle Hawkins

PHOTO BY RACHEL LARUE

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

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

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

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

•Name (rank)? Aqueel Freeman•Job title/where do you work?Company Gunnery Sgt. Henderson Hall.•Military Service? USMC.•Favorite sports team? AtlantaFalcons.•Favorite Book? “The Secret.”•Favorite food? Bananas and peanutbutter.•Favorite band/music artist? CharlieWilson.•Favorite movie? “Major Payne.”•Favorite place you’ve ever traveledto or been stationed? Thailand.•What do you likemost about workingon/visiting JBM-HH? The leadershipand being influenced by higher leaders.•What are your goals for the year? Finish the Marine CorpsMarathon in under three hours.•What do you like most about living in the NationalCapital Region? The history of our country and the NationalMall.•What’s the best advice you’ve ever received? As a SeniorNCO, believe and trust in your Marines.•If you won the lottery, what would you do? Secure mychildren’s financial status for the rest of their lives.•What advice do you have for someone getting stationedat JBM-HH? Don’t drive in D.C., take the Metro.

Community Spotlight

PHOTO BY RACHEL LARUE

Combat fitness testCpl. Maurice Fullenwider does the ammo can lift during the Marine Combat Fitness Test the morning of Oct. 17 on the Henderson Hall portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. The CFT includes tests such as the ammo can lift and maneuver under fire.

PENTAGRAM Friday, November 22, 2013 3

By Staff Sgt. JenniferC. Johnson

JFHQ-NCR/MDWPublic Affairs

Thousands of servicemembers and civiliansfrom the Joint ForceHeadquarters-NationalCapital Region and theU.S. Army MilitaryDistrict of Washingtonand its interagency part-ners gathered to hearmotivational speakerand author Bob Delaneydeliver a presentationabout post traumaticstress awareness andeducation in ConmyHall at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Nov.13.Delaney is a veteran

referee for the NationalBasketball Associationand shared his person-al struggle with posttraumatic stress fromserving undercover withthe New Jersey Statepolice to the audiencemembers.According to NBA

Cares’ Hoops for Troopswebsite, Delaney hasprovided training for thepast 30 years to federal,state, county and locallaw enforcement officersand agents through-out the United States,Canada and Europe.He has helped many

to understand and iden-tify symptoms of posttraumatic stress andthe impact it has on theindividual and the rippleeffect to family andfriends.“Peer-to-peer therapy

is the first step to bat-tling post traumaticstress,” said Delaney.“We’re not eliminatingpost traumatic stress, allwe can do is try to under-stand it, and understandhow to live with it.”

Delaney highlight-ed that peer-to-peertherapy can not onlyprevent growth of posttraumatic stress today,but can be a tool to usefor the future genera-tions.“We can never lose

sight of the fact thatwe’re all human beingsunderneath those uni-forms,” said Delaney.“When we have aware-ness and education, weraise the bar and takeaway those stigmas.”NBA Cares Hoops

for Troops is a year-round initiative led bythe NBA, its teams andplayers in collaborationwith the Department ofDefense, USO and othermilitary and veteranservice organizations tohonor active and retiredservicemen and womenand their families.“I enjoyed hearing

Mr. Delaney’s presen-tation and understand-ing his post traumaticstress formula: experi-ence plus intellectualreadiness plus reflec-tion equals growth anddevelopment,” said Capt.Jason Halligan, JFHQ-NCR/MDW aide-de-

camp to the command-ing general. “He remind-ed me how important itis to take time to reflect,something that is noteasy to do in our fast-paced world.”In May 2012, Delaney

was awarded theOutstanding CivilianService Award fromthe Chief of Staff of theArmy, Gen. RaymondOdierno, for his outreachand support for posttraumatic stress aware-ness and education forSoldiers and Army fami-lies.“I was fortunate to

have an experiencedmentor who was veryunderstanding of whatI was going throughwhen I returned fromAfghanistan,” saidHalligan. “If it wasn’tfor him encouraging meto talk about my experi-ences, I believe I wouldhave hadmuchmore dif-ficulty adjusting back toa state-side lifestyle. Iwill make a more con-scious effort to discusstraumatic events withmy peers so that we mayensure we remain resil-ient and ready for thenext mission.”

Food safety starts from thepurchase to the preparation,cooking and serving of theturkey and other traditionaldishes. Here are some helpfultips to keep your ThanksgivingDay dinner safe, so you can enjoythe company of your family andguests. Foodborne illnesses arecaused when we consume foodcontaminated with certain bac-teria or parasites. The risk offood poisoning can be reducedthrough proper cleaning, sepa-rating, cooking and chilling offoods.Don’t invite bacteria to

dinner• Using soap and warm

water, wash your hands forat least 20 seconds before andafter handling food, using thebathroom or touching pets.• Keep the kitchen off-lim-

its to young children and adultsthat are not helping with foodpreparations to lessen the pos-sibility of kitchen mishaps.• Wash cutting boards,

counters, and utensils often.Use two cutting boards, onefor washed produce and onefor raw meat and seafood.• Wash fresh vegetables

and fruits in drinkable runningwater.• Separate raw foods from

cooked foods to avoid cross-contamination.• Start holiday cooking

with a clean stove and oven.• Cook foods to at least

the internal temperature thatkills harmful bacteria. Forexample, whole poultry shouldbe at least 85° C (185° F).• Keep hot foods hot and

cold foods cold.• Cook on the back burners

when possible and turn pothandles in so they don’t extendover the edge of the stove.• Never leave cooking unat-

tended. If you must leave thekitchen while cooking, turn offthe stove or have someone else

watch what is being cooked.To avoid kitchen firesHoliday fires can turn a joyous

occasion into tragedy.Each yearmore than 4,000 fires occur onThanksgiving Day. Many, if notmost, are home cooking fires.Follow the guidelines below toavoid a fire this holiday season.

• Keep potholders and foodwrappers at least three feetaway from heat sources whilecooking.• When cooking, do not

wear clothing with loosesleeves or dangling jewelry.The clothing can catch on fireand the jewelry can catch onpot handles, causing spills andburns.• Make sure all stoves,

ovens and ranges have beenturned off when you leave thekitchen.• Set timers to keep track

of turkeys and other food itemsthat require extended cookingtimes.• Turn handles of pots and

pans on the stove inward toavoid accidents.• After guests leave, desig-

nate a responsible adult to walkaround the home making surethat all candles and smokingmaterials are extinguished.• Keep Thanksgiving dec-

orations and kitchen clutteraway from sources of directheat.• Move away from the stove

anything that could catch onfire, such as paper towels, pot-holders and curtains.• Establish a safe zone

around the stove while cooking,no children or pets within threefeet.Just because we get to

take a break from dieting onThanksgiving, doesn’t mean wecan throw caution to the autumnwinds. Remember these sugges-tions and have a happy and safeholiday.

(IMCOM Safety Gram)

Safety tipThanksgiving safety tips

Most offices on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall will be closed Thursday,Nov. 28—the federal holiday celebrating Thanksgiving. Some military activi-ties will have curtailed operations both Wednesday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov.29, and many Department of Defense civilians will take leave Nov. 26 and 29.The following facilities and places of business will have altered hours during

the upcoming holiday. Unless otherwise noted, this list applies toNov. 28. Thislist is not all encompassing. Please check with the facility you wish to visit formore details.•Old Post and Memorial Chapel - Closed.•Rader Health Clinic - Closed.•Rader Dental Clinic - Closed.•Fort McNair Health Clinic - Closed.•Commissary - Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., holiday hours.•Fort Myer Exchange - Closed Nov. 28; open 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 29; openfrom 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 30; open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 1.•Fort Myer Express - Closed Nov. 28; open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Nov. 29; from 8a.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 30; open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.•FortMyerMilitary Clothing Sales Store - Closed Nov. 28; open 9 a.m. to 4:30p.m. Nov. 29 and Nov. 30.•Pentagon Military Clothing Sales Store - Closed Nov. 28-Dec. 1.•Fort McNair Express - Closed Nov. 28-Dec. 1.•Subway - Closed.•Flower Shop - Closed.•Barber Shop (Fort Myer) - Closed.•Barber Shop (Henderson Hall) - Closed.•Barber Shop (Fort McNair) - Closed.•Cleaners/Alteration - Closed.•GNC - Closed.•Optical Shop - Closed.•Firestone - Closed.•Marine Corps Exchange, The Vineyard Wine and Spirits - Open 8 a.m. to 8p.m. Nov. 27; Closed Nov. 28; Nov. 29 the MCX is open 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. TheVineyard is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.•CYSS - Closed.•Army Community Service - Closed.•Fort Myer Fitness Center - Closed.•Fort McNair Fitness Center - Closed.•Cpl. Terry L. Smith Gymnasium - Open 4 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 27; ClosedNov.28; open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 29.•Maj. Douglas A. Zembiec Pool - Closed.•Library - Closed.•Recreation Center - Closed.•USO - Closed.•Auto Shop - Closed.•Java Café - Closed Nov. 28; open 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 29.•MCCS Henderson Hall Car Wash - Open 24/7.•On the Henderson Hall side of the joint base, the following activities areclosed Friday, Nov. 29: Career Resource Management Center, EducationOffice, Zembiec Pool, and the Marine Club. All other MCCS activities willobserve regular hours.

JBM-HH Thanksgiving holiday hours

Peer-to-peer PTSD awareness

PHOTO BY STAFF SGT. JENNIFER C. JOHNSON

Bob Delaney, motivational speaker and author, visitswith Joint Force Headquarters National Capital Regionand U.S. Army Military District of Washington staffmembers and interagency partners to provide a posttraumatic stress awareness and education presentationat Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Nov. 13.

4 Friday, November 22, 2013 PENTAGRAM

FortMyerExchange hoursThe Fort Myer Exchange has extended Black Friday

weekend holiday hours and will be open Black Friday,Nov. 29, from 4 a.m.-8 p.m.; Nov. 30 from 6 a.m.-8 p.m.andDec. 1 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Thanksgivingmeal atDFACThestaff of thedining facility on theFortMyerportion

of the joint base, Bldg. 404, will host two Thanksgivingholiday meals, Nov. 27 and Nov. 28. The Nov. 28 mealwillnotbequiteaselaborateas theNov.27meal,butwillstill be a Thanksgiving feast. On both of those days, thedining facility will be open to retirees and Departmentof Defense civilians. Meal times and prices are: Nov.27: Holiday meal, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $7.60, with adiscounted rate of $6.45 for familymembers of E-4’s andbelow.Nov. 28: Brunch, 9 a.m.-noon, $5.25; dinner, 4-5:30

p.m., $6.45.SotheDFACstaff is suretohaveenoughfoodonhand,

call 703-696-2087 to let themknowyouwill beattending.

Thanksgiving atO’ Club, SpatesEnjoy Thanksgiving feasts Nov. 28, at the Fort

Myer Officers Club or Spates Community Club. Note:Thanksgiving dinner at the Fort McNair Officers Clubhas been canceled.At the FortMyer Officers Club: a seated dinner in the

Fife & Drum Dining Room from noon to 1:30 p.m. andfrom 2 to 3:30 p.m. Cost is $34.95 for adults (members)and $39 for nonmembers; children under 12 - $17.50.Call 703-524-3037 tomake a reservation.Also at the Officers Club, there is a Thanksgiving

buffet in the Koran Room at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.Cost is $30.95 for adults (members) and $35.95 for non-members. Children six to 12 - $15.50; childrenunder fivedine free. Call 703-524-3037 tomake a reservation.At Spates Community Club Nov. 28, from 11 a.m. to

3 p.m., there will be a buffet with breakfast and lunchselections. Cost is $19.95 for adults, $11.95 for childrensix to12;ages fiveandunderdine free.Call703-527-1300to make a reservation for the Spates Community Clubbuffet.

ACAP supports spouses in transitionArmy Career and Alumni Program offers services to

the spouses of military personnel who are transitioning,retiringorendingtheir terminserviceoutof themilitary.Some of the services offered to transitioning spouses

include one-on-one assistancewith a resume; aVeteransAffairs benefits briefing; Department of Labor employ-ment workshop, including the interview process; dress-ing for success; building a resume and salary negotiationand financial planning.More services include classes on home buying, credit

scores, investing, TRICARE, finding and applying forfederal jobs andmuchmore.Call 703-696-0973 to register or visit theACAPCenter

at 232 McNair Road, Bldg. 404, on the Fort Myerportion of the joint base. Also see www.facebook.com/ArmyCareerandAlumniProgram.

Get rid of that cigarette buttTobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death

and disease. Tobacco kills. Inhaling or ingesting tobaccoreleases harmful chemicals into the lungs and bloodstream, sending toxins to every organ in the body.Smoking and tobacco use cause cancer, heart disease,strokes, emphysema, bronchitis, airwayobstructionsandmore, not tomention that tobacco smoke stinks.Don’twait until the newyear to start saving your own

life when you can do that right now. Your family andfriends will thank you for it. See www.army.mil/standtoand talk to the Rader Clinic folks who have resources tohelp military personnel and their family members. Seewww.ucanquit2.org, a Department of Defense website,and chatwith a tobacco cessation counselor.

National Click it or Ticket campaignThe Directorate of Emergency Services will conduct

operationClick it or Ticket throughNov. 28. Throughoutthe joint base look for safety check points and randominspections. The point is to raise awareness aboutwearing a seat beltwhenever youdrive.Click it orTicketis a handy way to remind yourself to hear that seat beltclick into position. For more information, call Lt. RonFoster at 703-614-1700 or email him at [email protected],

1-2-3MagicThe Marine Corps Community Service new parent

support program offers a 1-2-3 Magic class Nov. 25from 1-3 p.m. in Bldg. 12’s conference room. The class,designed for parentswith childrenages 2-12 teaches con-sistent and effective discipline techniques and strategiesto manage children’s negative behaviors. Call 703-614-7204 to register.

EFMPworkshopThe Marine exceptional family member program on

JointBaseMyer-HendersonHall offersareimbursementprogram orientation Nov. 26 from noon-1 p.m. in Bldg.12 on the Henderson Hall portion of the joint base. Thisorientation outlines the background, use, requirements,level of need and changes to the respite care policy. Thecourse also is available via WebEx by request. Registerby Nov. 25. For registration and more information, call703-693-5353.

News Notes

Community

By Rhonda ApplePentagram Staff Writer

On Nov. 29, shoppers will beout and about in the wee hours asmany stores open extra early for“Black Friday.” Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s exchanges areopening early for customers tocash-in on holiday sales.The Army and Air Force

Exchange on the Fort Myerportion of the joint base will openbe open Nov. 29 from 4 a.m. until8 p.m.; Nov. 30 from 6 a.m. to 8p.m. and 10 am. to 7 p.m. Dec. 1.“Come visit your Myer Main

Exchange on ‘Black Friday’ Nov.29 for some great deals on elec-tronics, jewelry, housewares andsmall appliances,” said StacyFiremoon-Saulsberry, mainstore manager of the Fort MyerExchange. “There will be timedevents from 7 to 9 a.m.; 10 a.m.to noon and noon to 4 p.m. with

prestige purses. We have somegreat buys for name brand shoes,purses and accessories.”Also on “Black Friday,” in con-

junction with JBM-HH MWR,the exchange will be hosting aGerman-themed Kris KringleMarket with lots of goodies toinclude: Gluhwein tastings,roasted nuts, seasonal ales andfood along with holiday décor,ornaments, beeswax candles, giftwrapping and German Santastatues. There will be a visit fromSanta Claus from 1 to 3 p.m. andthe store manager said custom-ers should bring their cameras ifthey want to take photos.She said there will be great

deals on surround sound systems,jewelry and fragrance gift setsNov. 30.TheMarineCorpsExchange on

theHendersonHall portion of thebase will begin its Thanksgivingsale Nov. 27 at 8 a.m., and the

four-day specials run throughDec. 1. Sale items featured are 20percent off the entire selection ofthe latest electronics, to includecameras and wireless speakers,and 20 percent off the trim-a-treeshop for garland, wreaths andtrees.The MCX “Black Friday,” Nov.

29 store hours are 5 a.m. to 9p.m., with ‘doorbusters’ from 5a.m. to 11 a.m.“Expect great pricing on elec-

tronics, housewares and othergifts,”saidDoriannGeller,MarineCorps Community Services mar-keting manager. She said thestore will open at 6 a.m. Nov. 30with “doorbusters” until 11 a.m.“Customers can pick up an ‘our

huge sale’ flier for an additional20 percent off the already lowMCX-priced items Nov. 30 from6 a.m. to noon. Now is the time topurchase those holiday items foryourself and others,” Geller said.

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By Julia LeDouxPentagram Staff Writer

The calendar may have read Nov. 16, butit sure looked (and tasted) like Thanksgivingat the Community Center on Joint Base-MyerHenderson Hall.The enticing smells of turkey, stuffing, yams

and pumpkin pie filled the air as dozens gath-ered for JBM-HH’s Gospel Service and BetterOpportunities for Single Soldiers annual all-service Thanksgiving dinner.“This luncheon started in Memorial Chapel

under the leadership of Chaplain Sullivan in1995 and has been hosted annually ever since,”said volunteer Mona Fobish. “We do this tosay thank you to all our servicemembers, pastand present. You have fought to keep us andAmerica free and to help uphold the valuesour country was founded on and we say thankyou. You have worn your uniform proudly andfought with dignity.”Soldiers, Marines and their families enjoyed

the meal, which was prepared and served byvolunteers. Among those dishing out the delica-cies were JBM-HH Commander Col. Fern O.Sumpter; Headquarters and Service Battalion,Headquarters Marine Corps Henderson HallCommanding Officer Col. Anthony S. Barnes;Sgt. Maj. Craig Cressman, H&S Battalion ser-geant major; and Chap. (Maj.) Jerald Jacobs,deputy chaplain for JBM-HH.“It’s a great service that you guys are doing

for our Soldiers and Marines, and from thebottom of my heart I just want to tell you

thank you,” Barnes said.Volunteer Freda Womack said there was

enough food on hand to serve 250 people andthat all the food preparation was a labor of love.“Joy, we get joy,” she continued. “People come

in and get a good meal and have fellowship. Wehave a blessed and wonderful time.”Marine Cpl. Jerry Wilkins of H&S Battalion

and Sumpter exchanged greetings as he moveddown the serving line and she ladled gravy onhis mashed potatoes, turkey and dressing.“It’s great,” he said of the meal. “I’ve got a big

family, so I’m actually eating like three timesfor Thanksgiving.”Members of the joint base’s Samoan congre-

gation performed traditional music and danceroutines in addition to a sign language interpre-tation of “God Bless America” during the event.

Marines, Soldiers gatherfor early Thanksgiving

PHOTO BY JULIA LEDOUX

Joint Base Myer Henderson Hall Commander Col.Fern O. Sumpter serves food to attendees of theThanksgiving dinner Nov. 16.

By Jim DresbachPentagram Staff Writer

By the finish of the fourthweekend ofNovember,one Military District of Washington Soldier willrealize he has been bestowed a special honor.The MDW career counselor of the year exams

and boards commenced during the six o’clockmorning hour of Nov. 22 and out of a quartet ofcandidates, one would be named the CCOY bymidday at Fort McNair.Sgt. 1st Class Patrick B. Burnish, Staff Sgt.

Shaun C. Holman, Staff Sgt. Christopher P.McCuiston and Staff Sgt. Paul P. Melendez arevying for the career counselor of the year award.Melendez is an installation career counselor atJoint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Holman is cur-rently assigned to Fort Belvoir while Burnish andMcCuiston serve as 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment(The Old Guard) career counselors.“This is one of those pivotal moments every

career counselor should experience,” said JointForce Headquarters-National Capital Region andthe Military District of Washington CommandCareer Counselor Sgt. Maj. Willene Orr. “The PTtest has not been done in the past, but it begins at6:15, and then the exam begins at nine. At 10:15,the board starts.”Burnish hails from Canton, Ohio and was a

member of the Army National Guard in his homestate for nine years. He volunteered to be a careercounselor in 2009. He is married and a father oftwo children.McCuiston calls Ann Arbor, Mich., home and

joined the Army in 2003. The father of four alsoserved at Walter Reed Medical Hospital and listswinning the career counselor of the year award asone of his top goals.Holman is a Lexington, Ky. native and enlisted

in the Army following high school graduation in1999. He has been assigned to theMilitary Districtof Washington as a career counselor since 2012.The staff sergeant is married and has two daugh-ters.Melendez has 11 years of Army service and is

currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in busi-ness administration. He is married and has twochildren. His goals include winning the CCOYcompetition and retiring from the Army as a ser-geant major.

Four Soldiers compete for MDWcareer counselor of the year

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(From the left) Staff Sgt. Paul P. Melendez, Staff Sgt.Christopher P. McCuiston, Sgt. 1st Class Patrick B.Burnish and Staff Sgt. Shaun C. Holman pose for aphotograph Nov. 19.

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KrisKringlemarketTheArmyandAirForceExchangeServiceand

Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation arejoining forces to host a Kris Kringle market Nov.29 from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. in the Exchange parkinglot on the FortMyer portion of the joint base.Approximately 10 vendors will be on hand

to help everyone get in the spirit of Christmas.Gluhwein will be available for sale, along withvarious food vendors, arts, crafts and novelties,and a Christmas tree vendor. The Exchange willopen at 4 a.m.Nov. 29, in conjunctionwithBlackFriday. Formore information, call 703-696-8865.

Holiday toy programWant to help put a smile on the face of a mili-

tary child? TheJBM-HHACSvolunteer associa-tion is sponsoring a holiday toy program in con-junction with the installation chaplains’ holidayfood voucher program. Bring new unwrappedtoys to the donation box at the Fort MyerExchangethroughDec16ortoArmyCommunityService, Bldg 201. For additional information orto arrange a larger donation of toys, call 703-696-3510. Servicemembers who may be eligible toreceive food vouchers/toys should contact theirunit first sergeant at JBM-HH for referral.

SOWCmeetsThe Signal Officers Wives Club will host a

holiday tea and tour at Cherry Hill Farm inFall Church, Va., Dec. 2 at noon. Cost is $28 perperson, and seating is limited to 20 people. Toreserve a spot, call Judy at 703-978-1338.

MPDS1 conferenceThe next JBM-HH military personnel divi-

sion’s S1 conference is set for Dec. 4 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Town Hall, Bldg. 243, on the FortMyer side of the joint base.The conference goal is to strengthen exist-

ing partnerships between JBM-HH’s militarypersonnel division, unit S1’s, Pentagon humanresources personnel and agencies and buildconsensus on efficient and effective services tocustomers. For more information, call DouglasRussell or Ronnie Corbitt at 703-696-3695/0008.

Americanholiday festival concertsAll tickets have been distributed to The U.S.

Army Band’s American holiday festival inBrucker Hall on the Fort Myer portion of the

jointbaseDec. 7, 8, and15.Walk-insarewelcome15minutesprior tostart time if space isavailable.Seewww.usarmyband.com for details.

Monster Jam ticketsWitness the excitement of Monster Jam

trucks at Verizon Center in January. The MCXHenderson Hall ITT office has tickets availablefor sale for the following dates: Jan. 24 at 7 p.m.and Jan. 25 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The price is$16.25 per person. Call 571-483-1963 for avail-ability.

AOWCGWA luncheonThe Army Officers Wives Club of the Greater

Washington Area (AOWCGWA) will be holdingtheir December luncheon Dec. 19 in the KoranRoom of the Joint Base Myer-Henderson HallOfficers’Clubfrom10:30a.m.to1p.m.Christmasand holiday tunes will be performed by AngelaKnight. Inaddition toKnight’s performance, theywill be honoring their brides from the 1970s. Theevent cost is $20. Reservations must be receivedno later than Dec. 10 and can be made onlinethrough Pay Pal at www.AOWCGWA.org or bymailing the reservation form (found online orfrom the reservation chair) and $20 check madeout toAOWCGWAtoAOWCGWAReservations,attn: Mara Work, 2647 S. Kent St., Arlington,Va., 22202. For more information please contactAOWCGWAReservations at 910-364-5319.

Save the dateThe Navy-Marine Corps Ball committee, ben-

efiting theNavy-MarineCorpsReliefSociety,willhold its 2014 Navy-Marine Corps Ball March22 at the Washington Hilton, 1919 ConnecticutAvenue NW, Washington, D.C. For ticket infor-mation, call 202-889-8112/8113 or email [email protected].

CorrectionIn theNov. 15 Pentagram, “Base varsity hoop

team wins Fort Belvoir Veterans Day tourney,”theplayer’sawardswereincorrect.TerrellMoorerwas selected as the tournament’s most valuableplayer and Sean Hackshaw was selected as thetourney’smost outstanding player.

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When asking most peopleabout Thanksgiving memo-ries, the majority reflect onthe holiday meal. It’s a specialtime when families and friendsgather and enjoy a big meal –and the focus is on the turkey.Exercising safety measures

in the kitchen will ensure asafe turkey dinner and preventdisasters – from poor prepara-tion to cooking properly so noone gets food poisoning.The Centers for Disease

Controls (CDC) is a partnerwith the United StatesDepartment of Agriculture(USDA), Food Safety andInspection Service (FSIS),which is responsible for thesafety of meat and poultry.According to the CDC and

USDA FSIS, there are threesafe ways to thaw food: in therefrigerator, in cold water, andin a microwave oven.Thawing turkeys must be

kept at a safe temperature. The“danger zone” is between 40and 140°F — the temperaturerange where foodborne bacteriamultiply rapidly.Cook the stuffing outside

the turkey in a casserole dishfor optimal safety and uniformdoneness. However, if you placestuffing inside the turkey, doso just before cooking, and usea food thermometer. Makesure the center of the stuffingreaches a safe minimum inter-nal temperature of 165°F.Turkeys should be cooked at

an oven temperature no lowerthan 325 degrees. Ensure theturkey is completely thawedbefore cooking. The food ther-mometer must reach a safeminimum internal temperature

of 165°F.Additional information is

available on the website at:http://www.cdc.gov/features/turkeytime/.According to the National

Fire Protection Association,cooking fires are the numberone cause of home and relatedinjuries. The NFPA lists thefollowing safety tips to ensurea safe holiday season on theirwebsite at http://www.nfpa.org/safety-information/for-con-sumers/holidays/thanksgiving-safety:Stay in the kitchen when

you are cooking on the stovetopso you can keep an eye on thefood.•Stay in the home whencooking your turkey andcheck on it frequently.•Keep children away from thestove. The stove will be hotand kids should stay 3 feetaway.•Make sure kids stay awayfrom hot food and liquids. Thesteam or splash from veg-etables, gravy or coffee couldcause serious burns.•Keep the floor clear so youdon’t trip over kids, toys,pocketbooks or bags.•Keep knives out of the reachof children.•Be sure electric cords from anelectric knife, coffee maker,plate warmer or mixer arenot dangling off the counterwithin easy reach of a child.•Keep matches and utilitylighters out of the reach ofchildren —high in a lockedcabinet.•Never leave children alone inroom with a lit a candle.•Make sure your smokealarms are working. Testthem by pushing the testbutton.

Tips for safely preparingThanksgiving day meals

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Wounded Warrior football team vs. Redskins alumniPHOTOS BY JIM DRESBACH

Their journeys and missions have included Iraq andAfghanistan, and at one time or another, WashingtonD.C., for rehabilitation. During the afternoon of Nov. 16,Wounded Warrior amputees mustered for a flag footballgame and received ovations from a standing-room-onlycrowd at Arlington’s Bishop O’Connell High School.On the other side of the line of scrimmage wereWashington Redskins and National Football Leaguealumni, yet more smiles than scowls were exchangedduring the two halves of football as the WWAFT prevailed28-21. For more photos, visit our Flickr page at www.flickr.com/photos/jbm-hh. For the full story turn to page1.

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WWAFT captain, leg amputee and Marineveteran B.J. Nieman addressed the crowdbefore the opening snap. He told fans ofthe love he and his teammates have for theNational Capital Region.“D.C. and the greater D.C. area holds a

special place, not only in my heart, but in thehearts of all these Wounded Warriors,” saidNieman, who was injured by an improvisedexplosive device in November, 2004. “Mostof us came through here in our recovery pro-cesses. I am so grateful for the help I receivedat the local military hospitals. We were wel-comed by all of you, and it is so great to seeyou out here to give us support again. This isa dream come true. We really love the oppor-tunity to play on the same field with theseguys – the NFL stars.”Pro football notables on hand included

Redskins favorites Brian Mitchell, Hall ofFamer Sam Huff, Super Bowl championshipkicker Garo Yepremian, O’Connell graduateand Cleveland Browns return specialist EricMetcalf and former Detroit Lions quarterbackEric Hipple.

“We were blessed with some skills to go onthe field and enjoy a game in a free societybecause of these veterans who actually gaveup a tremendous amount for us to have thatfreedom,” Hipple said right before the 1 p.m.opening snap. “To show up on the same fieldand play against them is just fantastic. Theyall look like they’re in shape, so they’ll prob-ably kick our tails. Their ability to adapt andbounce back is encouraging to see.”The amputees’ arrivals on the WWAFT

roster hold unique stories but are all filledwith adaptation and resiliancy. Some heldstellar careers at West Point athletic fields,while others held Division One athletic schol-arships. Bobby Donnelly once owned a swim-ming career at Towson State Universitybefore joining the Navy. Now the 31-year-oldfather of three still owns an active lifestyleand three prostetic right legs to help him stayin shape.“I got injured during a high altitude train-

ing jump at night with all my gear on,” saidDonnelly, who was injured in 2008 and losthis right leg below the knee in 2010. “I shat-tered my ankle, and I went through two

and a half years of trying to save my leg.Eventually, I had to deal with amputation.I’ve been plugging along ever since.”Plugged into a receiver slot during the

contest, Donnelly showed an athletic pairof hands that can grab a football. Thanks toa leg designed for running, he can pick upyards after the catch.“I’m custom-fitted, and I get a leg that is

fitted for my needs,” he said. “This is basi-cally a running leg with a heel. I’m reallyactive. I do cross-fit training, triathlons, andI have three kids I have to chase around athome. This foot allows me to do everything Iwant to do on a day-to-day basis.Former Army lineman Seth Nieman stood

six foot, five inches tall and weighed in at300 pounds while playing at West Point. TheBlack Knight of the Hudson alum, who lost aleg in Afghanistan, is a WWAFT rookie andis amazed at the physical caliber of his team-mates.“It’s impressive that a lot of these guys are

out here throwing the ball around and gettingaround and running pretty good,” Niemanremarked during warm-ups.

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By Staff Sgt. Luisito BrooksThe Old Guard

With the onset of the winter months, many shel-ters across the National Capital Region will see anincrease in people who are looking for a place togo in order to escape the cold. Soldiers of The OldGuard teamed up to ensure that those who are lessfortunate would also have a warm meal when theygot there.Eighty Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 3d

U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), carriedmore than 1,300 pounds of nonperishable food andsupplies from Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall tothe Father McKenna Center in Washington, D.C.,during a Nov. 14 road march.Chap. (Capt.) Matthew Canada, 1st Bn., 3d U.S.

Inf. Regt. (The Old Guard), gathered the Soldierstogether for a few words of encouragement prior totheir journey.“I prayed with them and told them how what

they were doing was important,” said Canada. “Wewanted to extend a helping hand to fill stomachsand hearts on this trip.”The Soldiers divided up the food and split into

four groups. Spc. Jacob Caughey said it was easy tostay motivated throughout the five-mile march.“All I could think about was how all the food

we were carrying was going to help someone,”said Caughey, who is an infantryman. “I felt greatknowing that we were doing this public service.”Once the Soldiers reached the shelter, Gary

Hines, associate director of the Father McKennaCenter, said it was exciting to open his door to a seaof Soldiers bearing gifts.The center serves the physical, mental and spiri-

tual needs of thousands of men, women and chil-dren who have fallen on hard times.“We are getting into our busiest time of the year

so it was amazing how they walked from Fort Myerto bring all those packs of food,” said Hines. “Theyalso helped pick up trash and organized our build-ing. They were great.”Twelve of the 80 Soldiers also stayed behind to

help serve during the morning meal.“I know that having green-suiters here would

resonate well with the guys,” said Hines. “A lot ofthem are veterans, and for me, that means a lot.”Hines added the men at the center aren’t forgot-

ten people and the Soldiers helped them realizethat.Kith Smith, a former servicemember who is also

a frequent guest at the center, said it was reallynice to see these Soldiers care for them.“It really made my day,” said Smith. “It made me

feel so good on the inside.”After the shelves were stocked, the food was

served, and the building was cleaned, the Soldiersand the guests at the center got a chance to sitdown and get to know one another a little better.“The Soldiers shared pieces of their stories along

with their struggles and deployments. It was soencouraging,” said Canada. “I truly believed that’swhen we realized that we are more in common.”

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PHOTO BY SGT. JOSE A. TORRES JR.

Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 3d U.S. InfantryRegiment (The Old Guard), carry more than 1,300pounds of nonperishable food and supplies during a roadmarch from Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall to the FatherMcKenna Center in Washington, D.C., Nov. 14.

Federal benefits openseason is underway throughDec. 9, with changes effec-tive the first full pay periodin January.Open season is the time to

think about health, dental,vision and tax-saving needs.During open season, eligi-ble employees can: Enroll inor change federal employ-ees health benefits programcovering through the ArmyBenefits Center-Civilianwebsite at https://www.abc.army.mil or by calling 1-877-276-9287.Enroll in dental and/

or vision coverage throughthe federal employeesdental and vision insuranceprogram or change your

existing enrollment throughthe BENEFEDS website athttps://benefeds.com/Portal/jsp/Loginpage.asp or bycalling 1-877-888-3337.Sign up for flexible spend-

ing accounts through theflexible spending accountprogram at https://www.fsafeds.com/fsafeds/index.asp or by calling 1-877-372-3337.The Office of Personnel

Management’s open seasonwebsite at www.opm.gov/healthcareinsurance/open-season contains detailedinformation regarding planchanges, available plans andpremiums. All employees areencouraged to review theircurrent enrollment cover-

age and premiums to makesure it will continue to meettheir needs in 2014. Changesmay not be made outside ofthe open enrollment seasondates unless an employeehas a qualifying life event.For information regarding

local health fairs, employeesshould contact their servic-ing civilian personnel advi-sory center specialist at 703-704-3009.Employees planning on

retiring prior to the firstfull pay period in Januaryand who wish to make anopen season election shouldcontact an ABC-C counselorfor guidance on whether ahard copy enrollment formis required.

Federal benefits open season underway

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•Building 222, Naval Research Laboratory,Washington, D.C., Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.•Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dowell CommunityHouse, Dahlgren, Va., Dec. 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.•Recreation Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md.,Dec. 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.•Scales Army Reserve Center, Fort Belvoir, Va.,Dec. 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.•Additionally, the Fort Belvoir and Pentagon blooddonor centers will be participating in the chal-lenge:•Pentagon Blood Donor Center, Room 2D1063,Dec. 2 to 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.•Fort Belvoir Blood Donor Center (Fort BelvoirCommunity Hospital), Dec. 2 to 13, from 7:30 a.m.to 2 p.m.Several of the blood drives are open only to indi-

viduals who have the proper identification andaccess the facility. Contact the blood donor centerprior to the blood drive if you are unsure of whetheror not you will be able to donate at that location.All blood types are welcome at any of the

blood drives, so come out, donate and help ensurethat your service takes home the prize. The willbe announced Dec. 14 on the field of the muchanticipated Army-Navy football game at LincolnFinancial Field in Philadelphia, Pa.To find out more about the Armed Services Blood

Program or to schedule an appointment visit www.militaryblood.dod.mil. To interact directly with oneof our staff, see photos or to get the latest news, visitwww.facebook.com/militaryblood; www.flickr.com/militaryblood or www.twitter.com/militaryblood.

(From an Armed Forces Blood Program pressrelease.)

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Sgt. Ian Tracey, 529th Regimental Support Company,gives blood during the Army Navy blood drive on JointBase Myer-Henderson Hall Dec. 4, 2012 in the Cpl.Terry L. Smith Gymnasium.

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Efficiency...................................$934-$955One Bedrooms..........................$1010-$1045Two bedrooms...........................$1215-$1300Three Bedrooms Plus Electric.....$1350-$1395Townhome.................................$1400

• Park right at your door in this park-like setting.• Walk to elementary and high school or Army NationalGuard Readiness Center.

• Take the express bus to the Pentagon, Ft. Myer,Henderson Hall or Ballston in 12 minutes.• Cats welcome. No dogs.

(703) 521-3000Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9-5 • Call for Saturday hours

Please refer to ad when calling

BARCROFTAPARTMENTS1130 South George Mason Drive • Arlington, VA 22204

At Columbia Pike and So. George Mason Drive

A month. All utilities paid.Carpeting optional.

Some Restrictions Apply

All prices subject to change.

CARE-AID/ NANNY:I am looking for a Live-inPosition as a care-aid,housekeeper, cook, driv-er or nanny. Call 240-271-7481

Pharmacy/PhlebotomyTech TraineesNeeded NowPharmacies/ hospi-tals now hiring.No experience?Job Training& Placement

Assistance Available1-877-240-4524

CTO SCHEV

Dental/MedicalAssistantTrainees

Needed NowDental/Medical

Offices now hiring.No experience?Job Training& Placement

Assistance Available1-877-234-7706

CTO SCHEV

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Daily Specials• 1/2 price Burgers Mondays (Veggie & Turkey Burger) All Day

• $10.99 Prime Rib Tuesdays All Day• $5 Appetizers 4-7pm Tuesdays

703-415-4420Pentagon Row1301 S. Joyce St Arlington, VA 22202

sineirishpub.comHOURS OF OPERATION: SUN-WED 11:00AM-12AM | THURS-SAT 11:00AM-1:30AM

Small Plate Specials During NFL Games

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Planning a Party?Call 703-415-4420to inquire about our privatebanquets and catering services.

•• We make it easy to enjoy the•season with delicious fare anda festive flair.

•• Childrens Menu Available••• We Offer Gluten Free Menu Options••• Gift Cards Available•

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