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PROTECT THE THE JBM-HH MISSION MITIGATE TRANSMISSION RISK
FORCE AMONG PERSONNEL
PRESERVE READINESS
Online version, Vol. 2, No. 27 July 8, 2021
Pentagram
home.army.mil/jbmhh Published For Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall
Photos by Sgt. Austin Boucher
Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Whipple Field is the site of celebration as Soldiers, Marines, Families and guests who turn out for
games, picnics and a fireworks display July 4. The display, which is held on the National Mall, is clearly visible from Whipple Field.
Above, a child salutes as the fireworks display begins. See Page 3 for more photos.
Around the Garrison: HHC prepares for ACFT
By 1st Sgt. Dustin
Hall
HHC first sergeant
In keeping with the
chief of staff of the
Army’s priority of readi-
ness, Headquarters and
Headquarters Company,
U.S. Army Garrison con-
tinues to ratchet up
physical fitness inten-
sity. The goal is to
raise the HHC Army
Combat Fitness Test
average by 100 points
before the official test-
ing begins next year.
Soldiers who con-
Photos by 1st Sgt. Dustin Hall sistently do PT on
weekdays have a high-
er chance of passing
the ACFT.
Photo by Robert Ward
Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld speaks on the phone in his Pentagon office Nov. 30, 1976.
Rumsfeld was nation’s youngest,
oldest defense secretary
By Terri Moon Cronk and Jim the White House to the Pentagon, Freedom in 2003. After that stint of government
Garamone Secretary Rumsfeld was propelled Early Life, Career in service, Rumsfeld went into the
DOD News by his boundless energy, probing Government private sector as president of G.D.
intellect and abiding commitment Rumsfeld was born July 9, Searle & Co. He later served as
Donald H. Rumsfeld, who died to serve his country. On behalf of 1932, in Evanston, Illinois. He CEO of General Instrument from
June 30 at age 88, was the only the Department of Defense, I ex- went to Princeton University on 1990 to 1993, and was chairman
defense secretary who served tend my deep condolences to his academic and Navy ROTC schol- of Gilead Sciences from 1997 to
twice in the role of Pentagon lead- family and loved ones.” arships, and he served as a Navy 2001.
er and principal assistant to the 9/11 pilot from 1954 to 1957. He 21st-Century Threats
president on defense matters. Rumsfeld was in the Pentagon worked in a variety of high-level Rumsfeld began his second
Rumsfeld also was the young- Sept. 11, 2001, when American positions in government, and also stint as defense secretary in Janu-
est and the oldest person to hold Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the spent time in the corporate world. ary 2001. Just before the Sept. 11,
the office, serving at age 43 as the building. The secretary ran to the He served as a U.S. congress- 2001, terrorist attacks on the Unit-
13th secretary under President scene and helped evacuate those man, a top aide to four presidents, ed States, Rumsfeld had set his
Gerald R. Ford from 1975 to 1977, injured in the attacks. Rumsfeld a high-level diplomat, the chief sights on cutting defense expendi-
and then as the 21st secretary from remained at his post in the Nation- executive officer of two Fortune tures on old weapons and moving
2001 to 2006 under President al Military Command Center even 500 companies and as the only to new ones that could better han-
George W. Bush, leaving office at as the other side of the building two-time defense secretary. dle the new threats of the 21st cen-
age 74. burned and smoke threatened to In 1962, at age 30, Rumsfeld tury. Rumsfeld also wanted to re-
“I was saddened to hear (June drive workers out of the offices. was elected to Congress, serving view the military’s organization
30) of the passing of former Secre- He coordinated with military com- Illinois' 13th Congressional Dis- and reshuffle troops to allow the
tary of Defense Donald H. manders around the world for trict. President Richard M. Nixon country to react quickly, anywhere
Rumsfeld,” Secretary of Defense America's response to the terrorist appointed him to head the Office in the world.
Lloyd J. Austin III said in a writ- attacks. That night, he held a news of Economic Opportunity in 1969. Following numerous controversies
ten statement. “Mr. Rumsfeld had conference in the still- Subsequently, Nixon appointed during the wars in Iraq and Afghani-
the singular distinction of holding smoldering building. him as a counselor, and he also stan, including alleged prisoner abuse
that post for two nonconsecutive In the days and weeks after the chaired the Economic Stabilization and torture, Rumsfeld became a light-
tenures, serving as both the 13th attack, Rumsfeld worked with for- Program before he was appointed ning rod for criticism of the Bush ad-
secretary of defense and the 21st. eign leaders as the United States as U.S. Ambassador to NATO. ministration. He resigned as defense
He also served in the U.S. Navy in crafted the campaign against al- After Nixon resigned as presi- secretary effective Dec. 18, 2006, and
1954-57 as a pilot and a flight in- Qaida — the terror group behind dent in August 1974, Rumsfeld was succeeded by Robert M. Gates.
structor and he continued his ser- the attacks. American forces com- was called back to Washington He established the Rumsfeld Foun-
vice as a reservist until 1975, menced operations against the and served as President Gerald R. dation in 2007, which provides fellow-
when he became secretary of de- group in October 2001 with mili- Ford’s chief of staff. Ford nomi- ships to talented people from the pri-
fense for the first time. tary attacks in Afghanistan. nated Rumsfeld as the 13th de- vate sector who want to serve tempo-
“Over the decades of his re- Rumsfeld also led the Defense fense secretary in 1975, a job he rarily in government. The foundation
markable career, from Congress to Department during Operation Iraqi served in through 1977. has granted nearly 200 fellowships.
Pentagram Col. David Bowling Catrina Francis
The Pentagram is an authorized publication for members of the Department of Defense. Commander Editor
Contents of the Pentagram are not necessarily the official views of the U.S. Government, Command Sgt. Maj. Matthew Majeski Emily Mihalik
the Department of Defense, the Department of the Army, Department of the Navy, or
Command Sergeant Major Graphic Artist
Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. The content of this publication is the responsibility of the
Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Public Affairs Office. Julia Simpkins Sgt. Austin Boucher
Command Information Officer Staff Photographer
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Community
Photos by Sgt. Austin Boucher
Residents, guests and employees at JBM-HH enjoy festivities at Whipple Field July 4 before watching the fireworks display at the National
Mall. Above, Jose Mendoza, a Patton Hall employee, flips burgers and grills hot dogs for hungry crowds.
Above, a family shoots bubbles on Whipple Field July 4. Below,
representatives from the Single Marine Program have a booth.
Canine family members also take
part in July 4 festivities.
3
Military commanders lose power
to prosecute sexual assault cases
By C. Todd Lopez
DOD News
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J.
Austin III accepted all of the rec-
ommendations of an independent
review commission that stood up
in March and delivered its find-
ings just last week. The commis-
sion recommended an array of
changes in how the defense de-
partment and the services that fall
under it will handle sexual as-
saults.
“On my first full day as secre-
tary of defense, I committed that
we must do more as a department
to counter the scourge of sexual
assault and sexual harassment in
our military,” wrote Austin in a
memorandum published Friday.
“As I stated then — this is a lead-
ership issue and we will lead.”
Austin reviewed recommenda-
tions made by the IRC and said he
agrees with everything submitted.
Chief among the recommenda-
tions Austin has agreed with is
who will be charged with prose- Photo By: Air Force Staff Sgt. Jack Sanders
cuting those suspected of commit-
ting sexual assault in the ranks. Lynn Rosenthal, the chairperson of the Pentagon’s new sexual assault independent review committee,
Until now, it’s been the domain of briefs the media at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., July 2, 2021.
commanders to decide how to
move forward when made aware judicial punishments and to estab- unrestricted reports — meaning of the command structure —
of a sexual assault. That is no lish a separation process for ser- the victim has said that he or she largely eliminating collateral duty
longer the case. vice members against whom are wants a full investigation — and victim advocates — although you
Based on recommendations substantiated claims of sexual har- only a tiny fraction of those end might need them in isolated de-
from the IRC, Austin has directed assment. up with any kind of action at all in ployed environments or on ships,”
that the department will work with The secretary has also directed the military justice system. So she said. “This kind of independ-
the Congress to make changes to the military services to create pro- that’s the chasm that we're talking ent advocacy, where someone is
the Uniform Code of Military Jus- fessional career paths within their about.” 100% focused on the victim and
tice in such a way as to shift re- respective legal communities for Rosenthal said the recommen- reporting outside of the command
sponsibility from military com- both lawyers and investigators to dation that sexual assaults be pros- structure, is a best practice. It’s
manders for prosecuting sexual specialize in the handling of sexu- ecuted outside the chain of the what victims need — somebody
assaults and related crimes, as al assault cases. command is in part because com- 100% on their side.”
well as domestic violence offenc- The IRC began its 90-day re- manders themselves are not Austin said he’s directed Depu-
es, child abuse and retaliation. view of sexual assault in the U.S. equipped to handle the complexity ty Secretary of Defense Kathleen
With commanders no longer military March 24. The commis- of a sexual assault scenario. The H. Hicks to prepare a roadmap to
handling the prosecution of sexual sion’s director, Lynn Rosenthal, military justice system itself is al- implement recommendations from
assaults, the department plans to said in conducting their work, her so not ready for that, she said. the IRC. Following his approval
create dedicated offices within team met with more than 600 indi- “These crimes are interpersonal of that roadmap, he said, it will be
each military service to take over viduals in the U.S. military, in- in nature and have the potential to the role of the undersecretary of
the role. cluding survivors, researchers, be re-traumatizing for victims as defense for personnel and readi-
As recommended by the IRC, current and former service mem- their cases move forward, so they ness to oversee the implementa-
the secretary is also seeking to bers, commanders, junior and sen- need specialized care and han- tion of recommendations.
have sexual harassment added to ior enlisted members and advo- dling,” she said. “Our most critical asset as a
the list of offenses spelled out in cates. When it comes to caring for department is our people, and our
the UCMJ. Sexual assault is al- During a briefing Friday at the victims, Rosenthal said, victims’ people and readiness are inextrica-
ready detailed there as an offense. Pentagon, she laid out exactly why advocates are largely collateral bly linked,” Austin said. “We will
Making those changes to the the commission was asked to con- duty roles — they have another remain the preeminent fighting
UCMJ, which is part of federal duct their review and make recom- job in the military besides taking force in the world because we
law, requires congressional ap- mendations. care of sexual assault victims. The strive to take care of our people.
proval. But nonjudicial punish- “Twenty thousand service IRC recommended changes there Our values and expectations re-
ments are within the purview of members experience sexual as- as well. main at the core of addressing this
the military services. The secre- sault every year,” she said. “Less “Those recommendations in- problem and I have every confi-
tary has directed each service to than 8,000 report those sexual as- clude shifting sexual assault coor- dence that our force will get this
standardize, across the force, non- saults, less than 5,000 of those are dinators and victim advocates out right.”
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Virtual play morning changes that are needed when the baby arrives. announced a newly created YouTube channel
On Thursdays, from 10 to 10:30 a.m. virtual A brief overview of the labor and delivery pro- that provides classes and information videos,
play morning will be held virtually on Webex. cess, newborn care and baby proofing the all under 30 minutes, to assist participants on
For more information and to register, call (703) home will be discussed. Individuals will re- topics such as stress management and marriage
859-4891 or (703) 614-7208. Join the JBM-HH ceive a gift bag of free baby care and safety
New Parent Support Program every Thursday enrichment. To see the videos,
items. Registration is required. For more infor-
morning for sing-along-songs and story time mation or to request training, call (571) 550- visit the YouTube site at
for preschool children up to 5 years old. 9052. https://www.youtube.com/channel/
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Baby bundles ACS YouTube channel “Subscribe” and continue to receive resources
Baby bundles, which is available by request, JBM-HH Army Community Service has available whenever.
prepares the home and relationship for the
COVID-19 pandemic not over,
concerns over delta variant growing
By C. Todd Lopez variant among all
DOD News the other variants
of concern,” she
Nearly 68% of active-duty per- said. “We antici-
sonnel have been vaccinated pate that health
against COVID-19 with at least protection condi-
one dose. But that still leaves tions could change
many service members vulnerable at some of our in-
to the delta variant of the virus, stallations in the
health officials at the Pentagon future based on
said. outbreaks that re-
Due to the effectiveness of the sult from the high
Defense Department’s ongoing transmutability of
vaccination program, COVID-19 the delta variant.”
case counts across the department The more viru-
are dropping and installation com- lent delta variant is
manders have been reducing local spreading quickly
health protection conditions Dr. through communi-
Terry Adirim, the acting assistant ties with lower
secretary of defense for health af- vaccination rates,
fairs, said during a press briefing she said, and it is
Tuesday at the Pentagon. likely to become
“However, the delta variant the predominant
poses a threat to that return to nor- variant in the Unit- Photo by Marine Corps 1st Lt. Kevin Stapleton
mal,” Adirim said. “We are partic- ed States.
ularly concerned with the impact “The delta vari- Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Orbie VanCurine, assigned to the Combat Logistics
of the delta variant on our unvac- ant poses a threat to Battalion 22, Camp Lejeune, N.C., prepares a COVID-19 vaccine during the opening
cinated or partially vaccinated our service mem- of the state-run, federally-supported Center City Community Vaccination Center at
population, and its potential bers who are not the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, March 3, 2021.
spread at installations that are lo- fully vaccinated,”
cated in parts of the country with Adirim said. “The best way to beat and contractors, there have been rently hospitalized within the mili-
low vaccination rates.” the delta variant is to be fully vac- 303,000 cases of COVID-19 and tary's health system. Of the 21
According to the military cinated.” 355 deaths related to the disease. COVID-positive individuals in
health system, the delta variant of Studies have shown that one Right now, there are about 21 DOD hospitals, he said, none of
the COVID-19 virus is more trans- dose of a COVID-19 vaccine is individuals hospitalized for them are vaccinated.
mittable, causes more severe dis- only about 33% effective against COVID-19 in DOD facilities, Lt. “As we approach Independence
ease and results in higher cases of the delta variant, while two doses Gen. Ronald J. Place, director of Day, all indicators within the De-
hospitalization and death than any are at least 88% effective, Adirim Defense Health Agency, said. partment of Defense are moving in
other strain of the virus. said. “This is a decline from a peak a positive direction,” he said. “We
The DOD has an active whole “We are investing great effort of 240 inpatients on Jan. 8 of thank our service members and
genome sequencing program in into ensuring our service members this year, essentially the low- DOD personnel who have been
place to identify what strain of the and other beneficiaries get both est point we’ve had since the vaccinated and continue to strong-
virus is present in those who test doses,” she said. “So, the bottom earliest days of the pandemic”" ly encourage our remaining ser-
positive for COVID-19, Adirim line is: get vaccinated, they are Place said. vice members, DOD retirees, all
said. safe and effective.” If those who have not yet been of their Families and DOD staff to
“We’re closely watching our Across the entire Defense De- vaccinated need further proof of get vaccinated — for themselves,
DOD case counts, positivity rates partment, including military per- the vaccine’s effectiveness, Place for their Families and for the com-
and the prevalence of the delta sonnel, Family members, civilians said, it’s the status of those cur- munity.”
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Chaplain’s Corner
The tale of the two horses
By Retired Chaplain (Brig. Gen.) Ray Bailey
Former Deputy Chief of Chaplains
Let’s say you are traveling down a country
road and you notice a pasture with two horses
in it. From a distance, each looks like every
other horse. But as you are walking by, you
will notice something quite amazing. Looking
into the eyes of a large beautiful brown stal-
lion, you will see that he is blind. His owner
has chosen not to have him put down but has
made a good home for him. This alone is
amazing. If you are nearby and listening,
you will hear the sound of a bell. Looking
around for the source of the sound, you will
see that it comes from a smaller pony in the
field. Attached to her halter is a small bell. It
lets her blind friend know where she is, so he
can follow her.
As you stand and watch these two friends,
you’ll see how she is always checking on him,
and that he will listen for her bell and then
slowly walk to where she trusts that she will
not lead him astray. When she returns to the
shelter of the barn each evening, she stops oc-
casionally and looks back, making sure her Photo by blm.gov
friend isn’t too far behind to hear the
bell. bell of those who are placed in our lives. Other tunities to guide others in the right direction by our
Like the owners of these two horses, our times we are the guide, helping others see. casual words of kindness and respect, facial expres-
Creator does not throw us away just be- Good friends are like this. You don’t always sions of patience and concern or simple gestures we
cause we are not perfect or because we have see them, but you know they are always there. don’t think much of it but means the world to some-
problems or challenges. He watches over us Even other times, we are both. We are not only one else.
and even brings others into our lives to help us blind to the needs of others or too distracted by Please listen for my bell and I’ll listen for
when we are in need. Sometimes we are the our lives we miss what is right in front of us yours. “Be kinder than necessary, for everyone
blind horse being guided by the little ringing and need to see. At the same time, we find oppor- you meet is fighting some kind of battle.”
JBM-HH Vacation Bible School
The Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall virtual Ecumenical Vacation Bible School will be held July 26 through
30 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Children will be able to embark on an epic quest through hidden ruins, ancient
caves and dense jungles. At Treasured VBS, kids dig into action-packed, faith-filled adventures. They’ll dis-
cover God’s greatest treasure isn’t diamonds, gems or gold — it’s them.
For more information, please visit https://vbspro.events/p/events/jbmhh21, the JBM-HH RSO at usar-
my.jbmhh.usag.mbx.memorial-chapel@mail.mil, or call (703) 696-7671.
JBM-HH Religious Services are on a weekly basis at Memorial Chapel.
To view service updates, please visit the Religious Support Office Facebook page at https://
www.facebook.com/jbmhhrso or email the Religious Support Office at usar-
my.jbmhh.usag.mbx.memorial-chapel@ mail.mil. Services are subject to cancellation in the event of in-
clement weather.
Catholic Mass Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sunday at 8:30 a.m.
Protestant Service Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
Gospel Service Sunday at 12:30 p.m.
Samoan Service Held the first Sunday of every month at 2:30 p.m.
The RSO now streams the following Sunday services via the JBMHH Religious Support Facebook page:
Catholic Mass 8:30 a.m.
General Protestant 10:30 a.m.
Gospel Service 12:30 p.m.
The Fort Belvoir Jewish Congregation host Saturday services and religion education opportunities for Fami-
lies. For information about Saturday services and programs at Fort Belvoir, contact the Jewish coordinator,
Sara Astrow by email at saralyn.astrow.ctr@ mail.mil or phone at (703) 806-3393.
6
COVID ‘Stay Safe’ principle also works for responsible sex
By Veronique Hauschild
Army Public Health Center
During the past year, people
have learned to protect themselves
and their loved ones from COVID
-19 by using three simple public
health practices to prevent infec-
tion and decrease spread:
Maintain distance from poten-
tial sources of infection
Wear protection
Get tested
These same public health prac-
tices are similar to those recom-
mended to protect us from other
infections that are transmitted
from person to person. This in-
cludes sexually transmitted infec-
tions.
STIs include sexually transmit-
ted diseases, known as STDs, and
the many infections that do not
progress to disease. A 2021 Na- Graphic by Army Public Health Center
tional Academies Press report de- Army sexually transmitted infection rates have been increasing over the past several years. Soldiers with questions about
scribes STIs caused by more than protective measures like condoms, testing or treatment are encouraged to contact their medical provider or local installation
Army public health nurse. These Army resources are there to help Soldiers.
30 organisms transmitted through
skin- and fluid contact during sex- The NAP and CDC have identi- diers may have greater STI risk ments.”
ual encounters. The report empha- fied the most commonly reported including increased travel, exces- Recently, the Armed Forces
sizes promoting responsible sex to STIs to be chlamydia, gonorrhea sive alcohol use and unique job- Health Surveillance Divi-
reduce transmission and focusing and syphilis. Reporting these STIs related stresses,” said Jordan. sion reported a notable decrease in
attention for high-risk groups such is mandated because they are easi- “Cases may also be more likely to STI rates in 2020. Jordan and her
as the military. ly spread and there are effective be detected among Soldiers, be- colleagues said this may be partly
Before falling into the trap of treatment options to prevent seri- cause they have more healthcare due to Soldiers having fewer so-
believing that STIs aren’t some- ous health problems. While the access and STI testing than the cial contacts during the pandemic,
thing that may affect an individual CDC monitors these STI cases in general population.” and — hopefully — smarter, safer
personally, it’s important to under- the U.S. population, the APHC Waters explained that the De- sex practices. But they also point
stand how common STIs are. The tracks the cases among U.S. Sol- partment of Defense annual chla- to a decrease in health care access,
Centers for Disease Control and diers. mydia testing, which often in- STI testing, reporting and contact
Prevention estimated that 1 in 5 “In the U.S., 15-24 year olds cludes a full panel of tests for oth- tracing in 2020.
people in the United States had an account for almost half of these er STIs like gonorrhea and syphi- “Many medical services were
STI on any given day in 2018. STI STIs,” explained Nikki Jordan, a lis, is only required for women put on hold or diverted to support
rates have risen during the last six senior APHC epidemiologist and under 25 years of age. This is the COVID-19 response, so we
years, reaching all-time highs coauthor of a recent study “A based on recommendations from don’t really know yet if STI rates
when last reported in 2019. Comparative Analysis of Reported the U.S. Preventive Services Task are actually starting to decrease,”
One area of special concern are Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Cases Force. said Jordan. “Regardless of the
the many asymptomatic cases of among Army Soldiers from 2015- “The USPSTF has not recom- data, we know we still miss a lot
STIs, which are people who don’t 2019. Since approximately half of mended testing for men, so the of asymptomatic cases, and that
have symptoms but are ‘carriers’ the Army is under 25, it is not sur- DOD does not require it,” said STIs continue to be transmitted by
who can still transmit the infection prising that Soldiers represent a Waters. “Since most male Soldiers millions of Americans, including
to others. Many people, men and high-risk subgroup of the overall do not seek STI testing unless they Soldiers, who aren’t aware they
women, fall in this category. In the U.S. population.” or their partner are experiencing are infected. The pandemic point-
absence of symptoms, those in- Within the Army, like in the symptoms, we may not be identi- ed out weaknesses in the public
fected typically don’t seek testing overall U.S. population, reportable fying many cases among male health system. New solutions need
and treatment, which increases STI rates have been increasing for Soldiers, who can spread the in- to be considered — like internet-
STI spread. the past several years. However, fection to others. So the higher based testing with at-home test
For those who experience when comparing rates between the female STI rates we see in report- kits that are increasingly being
symptoms, effects can show up U.S. and Army populations, Jor- ed data may be due to their higher used in the civilian sector.”
days, weeks or even months after dan noted that the importance of rates of testing.” “There are no vaccines for
the exposure, said Maj. James Wa- accounting for age and sex differ- Waters explained that since ma- most STIs, including chlamydia,
ters, a public health nurse and doc- ences. This is because the U.S. jorities of these STIs are asympto- gonorrhea and syphilis,” added
tor of nursing practice in the Army population includes all ages and is matic, prevention and control are Waters. “But these STIs can be
Public Health Nursing Branch at the same between men and wom- challenging, because one cannot easily prevented, tested and
the Army Public Health Center. en, whereas the Soldier population generally tell if a person has an treated. We are really hoping
Symptoms can include pelvic, includes more young adults and STI. Soldiers will embrace the ‘stop
vaginal or penile pain, inflamma- 85% are men. “Those who are infected may the spread’ and ‘stay safe’
tion, discharge or odors. Others Jordan’s study found that after not know — so they have a false mantras of this past year in
may present as rashes, painful or controlling for age and sex differ- sense of security, don’t feel the their personal intimate rela-
painless sores or warts. ences, Army Soldiers’ chlamydia need to practice safe sex, and con- tionships.”
“Without treatment, long-term rates were almost two times higher tinue to spread the infection,” said Soldiers with questions
impacts can be serious and perma- than the rates in U.S. adults. The Waters. “Very importantly, chla- about protective measures like
nent,” said Waters. “These can in- U.S. adult gonorrhea rates, howev- mydia, gonorrhea and syphilis condoms, testing or treatment,
clude infertility among men and er, were about 1.35 times higher STIs can all be easily detected and are encouraged to contact their
women, chronic pain, increased than the Soldier rates. Similar to cured with a limited course of an- medical provider or local in-
risk of HIV, certain types of can- U.S. population data, Soldier STI tibiotics. However, recovery stallation Army Public Health
cer, organ failure and potentially rates were highest among adults doesn’t mean a person can’t be re- Nurse. These Army resources
death. Untreated STIs can also be under 25 years, women and some infected. And there are increasing are there to help Soldiers.
dangerous during pregnancy, both racial and ethnic minority groups. concerns of antibiotic resistance, There is no shame in being re-
to the mother and her baby.” “There are many reasons Sol- especially after repeated treat- sponsible about sex.
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By David Vergun
DOD News
The Korean War’s roots can be
traced back to 1945 following the
post-World War II surrender of
Japan, which had occupied Korea
since 1910.
After the Soviet Union declared
war on Japan in August of 1945,
Soviet forces invaded northern
Korea, as well as other areas in
Northeast Asia under Japanese
control. After invading Korea, the
Soviets established a major foot-
hold in northern Korea, north of
the 38th parallel — which roughly
divided the Korean peninsula in
half — while the United States
had a strong presence in southern
Korea.
In 1948, Korea officially split
into what is now known as South
Korea, or the Republic of Korea,
and North Korea, or the Demo-
cratic People’s Republic of Korea.
The Korean War began June
25, 1950, when North Korean
troops, aided by military support
from China and the Soviet Union,
invaded South Korea with the aim
U.S. Army photos
of consolidating the two Koreas M24 Chaffee light tanks from the U.S. Army’s 25th Infantry Division prepare an assault on North Korean T34/85 tanks at
into one, controlled by the com- Masan South Korea in September 1950.
munist north.
Although the Soviet Union and ably by many noncommunist na- of the troops, but it is noteworthy crossed the Yalu River and, by
the United States had been allies tions, including the U.S. that 21 other nations also partici- late December, pushed U.N. forc-
during World War II, after the The result was that for the first pated. es back into South Korea.
war, relations between the two na- time in history, the United Nations At first, things were going bad- From that time until the end of
tions deteriorated, ushering in Security Council authorized the ly for the U.S., South Korean and the war nearly three years later,
what became known as the Cold formation of a U.N. Command allied troops. North Korean forces most of the fighting centered
War. and dispatched troops to help repel pushed them far south into a small around the 38th parallel. Seoul,
North Korea’s invasion of the invaders. area around the southeastern city which is close to the 38th parallel,
South Korea was viewed unfavor- The U.S. provided about 90% of Pusan (today known as Busan), was captured and then recaptured
which became known as the Pusan by U.N. forces a total of four
Perimeter. times.
On Sept. 15, 1950, U.N. forces, This post-1950 warfare, alt-
under the command of U.S. Gen. hough very intense at times, is
Douglas MacArthur, landed at the generally described as a war of
port of Incheon, about halfway up attrition, with neither side gaining
the peninsula on the Yellow Sea, much ground, despite heavy casu-
near Seoul, South Korea’s capital. alties.
The operation involved about Fighting ended July 27, 1953,
75,000 troops and 261 naval ves- when the Korean Armistice
sels. Agreement was signed. A demili-
The battle, which ended four tarized zone was established not
days later, effectively cut the sup- far from the 38th parallel, which
ply lines of North Korea to the once again divided Korea into two
south, which resulted in a hasty nations.
retreat by the communists to the Today, South Korea is a valua-
north and the capture of Seoul by ble ally of the U.S. In addition, a
U.N. forces. large number of U.S. forces are
U.N. forces then rapidly moved stationed in South Korea to pro-
into North Korea, some reaching vide security and deter aggression.
as far as the Yalu River, which lies In 1995, the Korean War Veter-
along the border between North ans Memorial was dedicated on
Korea and China. the National Mall in Washington,
The situation in North Korea D.C., to honor the millions of ser-
U.S. Marines engage in urban warfare during the liberation of Seoul, Sought Ko- alarmed China, and Oct. 19, 1950, vice members who served during
rea, sometime in late September 1950. U.S. a large mass of Chinese soldiers the Korean War.
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Uniformed services provide disaster
response when hurricanes strike
By David Vergun hunter aircraft to fly through a storm to take coordinated by U.S. Northern Command. In
DOD News detailed observations. NHC hurricane special- the Western Pacific, including Hawaii, Guam
ists also analyze a variety of computer models and other U.S. territories, U.S. Indo-Pacific
The Defense Department and other uni- to help forecast a tropical cyclone. Each storm Command coordinates DOD efforts.
formed services provide hurricane protection is different, and no one model is right every Some examples of this support:
for the homeland by monitoring, tracking and time, so the specialists’ experience with differ- The Coast Guard assists with search and
forecasting hurricanes. If and when a hurricane ent models is crucial to making the best fore- rescue efforts at sea and on inland waterways.
impacts a region, uniformed services personnel cast. The Navy often participates with this mission,
participate in search as well.
and rescue activities The Army Corps of Engi-
and, later, with recov- neers monitors dams and lev-
ery and hurricane miti- ees for possible failure and
gation efforts. takes preventive action when
necessary. In the aftermath of
Detection and a hurricane, they're often
Monitoring tasked with shoring up dam-
Hurricane response aged storm defenses. For
is an all-hands-on- impacted communities, the
deck effort. Corps also has temporary
Hurricane specialists emergency power, route-
at the National Ocean- clearing heavy equipment
ic and Atmospheric and communications capa-
Administration, which bilities.
is one of the uni- The Defense Logistics
formed services, study Agency may deploy trailers
satellite imagery and filled with meals, cots,
computer models to generators, fuel and medi-
make hurricanes, tropi- cal equipment for displaced
cal storms and tropical residents.
depressions forecast The Defense Health Agen-
advisories that go to cy — along with the U.S.
emergency managers, Public Health Service Com-
the news media and the Photo by Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Nyxol Cangemi missioned Corps (another uni-
public. formed service) — provides
Key data come from Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Shawn Beaty looks for survivors in the wake of medical personnel and equip-
NOAA satellites that Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, La., Aug. 30, 2005. ment as needed.
orbit the Earth, continu- The National Guard uses heli-
ously observing storms from start to finish. Po- When a tropical cyclone threatens the U.S. copters, swift-water boats and high-water res-
lar-orbiting satellites fly over the storm about coast, NHC confers with meteorologists at NO- cue vehicles for search and rescue missions and
twice a day at a lower altitude, carrying micro- AA’s National Weather Service forecast offic- to distribute aid. Active-duty service members
wave instruments that reveal storm structure. es closest to the path of the storm to coordinate also assist when necessary.
The Space Force, in partnership with NASA, any necessary watches and warnings.
tracks these satellites. Also, U.S. Space Com- Overseas Aid
mand and the Space Force protect these satel- Hurricane Impacts Uniformed services personnel also assist oth-
lites from potential adversaries. The uniformed services support the Federal er nations when deadly and destructive hurri-
If there’s a chance a cyclone will threaten Emergency Management Agency, along with canes, typhoons and cyclones strike overseas.
land, NOAA’s National Hurricane Center state and local responders when a hurricane In turn, allies and partners have assisted
sends Air Force Reserve and NOAA hurricane strike. These Defense Department efforts are Americans at home and abroad.
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News Notes
JBM-HH virtual town hall cy will call, email or text demand- diers and Army Families affected Transfer Program (Within Agen-
The next JBM-HH Virtual ing personal information or money by the COVID-19 pandemic. cy),” at www.opm.gov/forms/
COVID-19 Town Hall is set for to get a COVID-19 vaccine certifi- Learn more online at the Army pdf_fill/opm630a.pdf.
July 15 at 1 p.m. with host Joint cate or passport. Emergency Relief website at For federal government civilian
Base Commander Col. David https://www.armyemer- employees outside the Department
Bowling. Zembiec Pool gencyrelief.org/assistance/. of the Army who would like to
Town halls occur biweekly The Zembiec Pool is open for donate annual leave, please com-
Thursdays at 1 p.m. on the JBM- outdoor operations under the fol- Virtual SHARP training plete form OPM 630b, “Request to
HH Facebook page. lowing hours: Monday through There is nothing more im- Donate Annual Leave to Leave
Go to the JBM-HH Facebook Friday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.; portant than the welfare and readi- Recipient Under the Voluntary
page to ask questions in advance. closed weekends and holidays; 15 ness of our people, the people of Leave Transfer Program (Outside
Individuals may also ask questions year old and older open swim all the National Capital Region and Agency),” at www.opm.gov/
anytime by contacting the public day; 15 and under open swim from its population of military and civil- forms/pdf_fill/opm630b.pdf.
affairs office at usarmy.jbmhh. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The facility will ian forces. Please be sure to populate the
asa.list.pao-all@mail.mil. be open to active duty and Reserve Fiscal year 2021 sexual harass- form with the recipient’s name
uniformed service members, retir- ment, assault response and preven- specifically. Send completed form
Credentialing assistance ees, their dependents and current tion refresher training is open to to Maribel Rodriguez at mari-
The next credentialing assis- DOD/USCG civilians with an ap- all assigned to the National Capital bel.rodriguez.civ@mail.mil.
tance courses will be offered via proved ID card. Region. This training reasserts the
TEAMS at 10 a.m. Friday and importance for leaders and the Army Emergency Relief
Aug. 5. Run with the Marines chain of command in providing Army Emergency Relief is an
A reservation is required. The 2021 Marine Corps Mara- quality, relevant training and edu- invaluable resource for Soldiers
Those interested may contact the thon Weekend will be held live cation to improve and sustain posi- and Families. Financial help is
education center via the contact and in-person Oct. 29 to 31 in Ar- tive organizational climates that given in the form of an interest-
information on the left. lington, Virginia, and the nation’s emphasize Army values and treat free loan, grant, or combination of
Reservations may also be made capital. The 2021 MCM weekend everyone with dignity and respect. the two.
via an online form at https:// includes the live 46th MCM, If someone needs support at If a Family has a financial
forms.gle/y2pPLjXKz5s7Qr8q7. MCM50K and MCM10K Oct. 31, any time, reach out to the DOD need, the Soldier should call Trina
with all three events being offered Safe Helpline by calling (877) 995 Reliford at (703) 696-8435. AER
Donate Blood as virtual options as well between -5247. The 24/7 Safe Helpline is is open Monday through Friday
The JBM-HH blood drive is Oct. 1 and Nov. 11. If available, anonymous and confidential. from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please
July 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at general entries to the live event are note that documentation is re-
the Fort Myer Fitness Center. available online. Please follow the Marine Corps Exchange quired to justify the dollar amount
Appointments are strongly en- MCM website at marinemara- The Marine Corps Exchange is for loans.
couraged to ensure social distanc- thon.com and social media chan- open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mon-
ing. Walk-ins will be accepted to nels for updates. All questions day through Saturday and from 10 Clinic answers COVID-19
fill empty slots in the schedule. may be directed to MCMCustom- a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays and holi- questions
Make an online appointment at erService@usmc-mccs.org. days, to include the Vineyard. All Rader Clinic has developed a
www.militarydonor.com, sponsor three levels are open. The Marine public service announcement to
code FTMYER. Gym hours Corps ID Card Center continues to address all the frequently asked
For information call Donna All JBM-HH gyms are current- serve, by appointment only, at Ma- questions about the COVID-19
Owona at 202-294-6674, or email ly open to DOD ID cardholders rine Corps Exchange on the third vaccine being administered by the
donna-lee.owona.civ@mail.mil. with an occupancy limit of 50. The floor. The hours of operation are clinic. Please take a moment to
Smith Gym at Henderson Hall has from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday view this important video, where a
New hours for USO MilFam new hours. The Smith Gym opera- through Friday, with a daily clo- person can meet the Rader Health
The USO continues to support tional hours are Monday through sure from 11 to 11:30 a.m. All per- Clinic team and educate him or
Soldiers, Families, retirees and the Friday from 5 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. sonnel are required to book ap- her about the vaccine to protect
joint base community through its and Saturday to Sunday from 8 pointments at https://idco. loved ones and the community.
MilFam Market, taking place the a.m. to 2 p.m. Smith Gym dmdc.osd.mil/idco/locator. Please access the following link
third Thursday of every month. workouts should do not exceed The carwash service at Hender- to view the video at https://
Those with base access can one hour. Unit training reserva- son Hall remains open. For more www.facebook.com/jbmhh/vide-
continue to pick up nonperishable tions and recreational usage of the information on Henderson Hall os/861733764381647.
goods in the Tri Services parking facility is prohibited. Locker services and hours of operation,
lot across from the community rooms and showers are open. The visit http://www.mccshh.com/ See something, say something
center during the event. Due to the H.I.T.T. facility will be closed. mcx/. iSALUTE is an Army counter-
warmer summer weather, the Group workouts are prohibited. intelligence reporting program to
event is now held earlier, from The Myer Fitness Center hours Drive through services prevent espionage, sabotage, sub-
10:30 to noon. Note that USO may are Monday through Friday from 5 discontinued version and international terror-
ask voluntary basic demographic to 7:30 a.m., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and The Andrew Rader Pharmacy ism. iSALUTE seeks Armywide
questions in order to ensure they 4 to 6 p.m. and the McNair Fitness has discontinued drive through community support to report threat
know how much food to order for Center hours are from 5 to 10 a.m. services and has returned to indoor incidents, behavioral indicators,
the next month’s market. The locker rooms and sauna are operation. Pharmacy hours of op- and counterintelligence matters
closed at this time. eration remain the same, Monday that are potential indicators of es-
Welcome back to bowling center through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to pionage, terrorist-associated insid-
The JBM-HH Bowling Center Check on your buddies 3:30 p.m. The entrance to the er threat and extremist activity.
is now open at 50% capacity with You are not alone. Everyone pharmacy is accessible through the Visit the SALUTE website at
10 lanes open for bowling and with PTSD needs to know that side pharmacy or front clinic https://www.inscom.army.mil/
limited seating for indoor dining, treatments work and can lead to a doors. isalute.
with social distancing protocols in better quality of life. Take time iWATCH Army is a communi-
place. today to learn the symptoms and Civilian leave assist ty program to help protect Army
The bowling center grill contin- how to help. If you need help right JBM-HH Directorate of Emer- communities from terrorist activi-
ues to offer its grab-n-go food ser- now, please call (800) 273-8255. gency services employee Danpats ties. Any member of the Army
vice during the center’s hours of For more information, visit Mwesigwa, Directorate of Public community can report behaviors
operations, which are 7 a.m. to 7 https://go.usa.gov/x6wRP. Works employees Huey Vample, and activities that make them feel
p.m. Monday through Thursday Wanda Scott and Lisa Barnes have uncomfortable and do not look
and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays. The AER education assistance for been approved to receive leave right (suspicious behaviors).
bowling center is not open during children under the Volunteer Leave Pro- iWATCH Army is a program and
weekends at this time. The Army Emergency Relief gram. Department of the Army partnership between the com-
COVID-19 child care assistance civilian employees who would like munity and the local Military Po-
Protect information program and homeschool/remote to donate annual leave can fill out lice/law enforcement. Visit the
Individuals should be skeptical learning assistance programs are form OPM630a, “Request to Do- iWATCH Army website at https://
of anyone contacting them from need-based and there is 100% nate Annual Leave to Leave Re- iwatcharmy.org/index.html.
the federal government. No agen- grant assistance programs for Sol- cipient Under the Voluntary Leave
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