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Online version, Vol. 2, No. 12 March 25, 2021
Pentagram home.army.mil/jbmhh Published For Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall
Virtual Easter Sunrise Service to be
held at Arlington National Cemetery
By JBM-HH RSO The Easter Sunrise Service will Easter Sunrise Service supports Chapel located on the Fort Myer
be a Protestant service and will military Families and service side of the base.
The annual Easter Sunrise Ser- begin with the call to worship at members by providing spiritual Please access the JBM-HH Fa-
vice, hosted by Joint Base Myer- 6:30 a.m. by Chaplain (Col.) Mi- enrichment and supports the joint cebook page at https://
Henderson Hall, will be live chael T. Shellman, command base command’s mission to pro- www.facebook.com/jbmhh/ at
streamed via Facebook beginning chaplain for the Joint Force Head- vide for the free exercise of reli- 6:30 a.m. EDT April 4 to view the
at 6:30 a.m. April 4 from Arling- quarters – National Capital Re- gion in the military.” live feed. Individuals do not need
ton National Cemetery. gion / U.S. Army Military District To keep the number of person- a Facebook account to view the
This year, the Easter Sunrise of Washington. The deputy chief nel on site as low as possible, par- service.
Service will be held at the event’s of chaplains for the Army Re- ticipating chaplains will be joined For additional information,
traditional location — Arlington serve, Chaplain (Brig. Gen.) An- by a brass quartet and four vocal- please send an email to the Joint
National Cemetery’s Memorial drew R. Harewood, will deliver ists from the U.S. Army Band, Base Myer-Henderson Hall Public
Amphitheater. Due to COVID-19 the Easter message. “Pershing’s Own,” and a sign lan- Affairs Office at usar-
mitigation protocols and limita- According to one of the Easter guage interpreter. my.jbmhh.asa.list.pao-
tions on large group gatherings, Sunrise Service coordinators, the In case of inclement weather, all@mail.mil.
this year’s service will be virtual deputy chaplain at Joint Base My- the service will be live streamed
— live streamed for public view- er-Henderson Hall, Chaplain from the joint base’s Memorial
ing. (Maj.) Scott Kennaugh, “The
One of Army’s few female tomb
guards reflects on accomplishment
By C.J. Lovelace tomb guard, also remembered major serving as the senior enlist- training regimen that went into the
Fort Detrick that the Soldier performing the ed advisor for U.S. Army Medical assignment, but as a military po-
routine looked nothing like Logistics Command at Fort lice officer with high standards of
His uniform was impeccable. her. However, that was hardly Detrick, Maryland, reflected on appearance and a desire for per-
His buttons, badges and boots an impediment for what she her time as a tomb guard nearly 25 fection in all she did, it was some-
glistened under the auditorium knew she could achieve. years ago. thing that came naturally to her.
lights. His movements were me- “What I admire most of my At age 22, then-Sgt. Wilson She said she was proud to be
thodical and perfectly executed. younger self was that when I saw became one of just four women to able to set an example and be an
Then a young private first the tomb guard presentation, I serve as a tomb guard with the 3d inspiration to future female Sol-
class, Danyell Walters vividly re- looked past that it was a man U.S. Infantry Regiment, known as diers to know that, despite tradi-
members the first time she wit- standing out there doing that,” “The Old Guard.” She followed tional societal norms and hurdles,
nessed the spectacle of what it Walters said. “I immediately put Sgt. Heather (Johnson) Wagner, whatever they wanted to achieve
took to be a sentinel at the Tomb myself there … that is what led who was the first woman to earn her was possible.
of the Unknown Soldier. me to see it through.” tomb guard badge in 1996 after the “I think it’s easy when you
Walters, the first African- During Women’s History Army opened the assignment to wom- have someone who looks like you
American woman to serve as a Month, Walters, now a sergeant en a few years earlier. doing something that hasn’t been
Breaking down barriers was done before to get inspired,”
the last thing on Walters’ mind she said. “Because now you
when she took her first daylight know your potential is limit-
watch over the tomb in 1997. less. Even if there’s barriers there,
She said it wasn’t until after- you’re more motivated to pene-
ward — when she was asked if trate through them.”
she knew the significance of Walters’ drive to succeed be-
what she had just done — that gan as a teenager growing up just
she realized. outside Montgomery, Alabama.
“That was so not my focus,” The oldest of four siblings to a
Walters recalled, as she re- single mother, she attended an all-
mained intent on accomplishing Black school where teachers
the “no-fail mission” of a tomb shared a passion to celebrate their
guard. “… When it came to heritage and never let it be a barri-
The Old Guard, the Army was er to future success.
changing when it comes to be- As she graduated high school,
ing diverse in gender, and we Walters, who latched onto the for-
were a part of that change.” mer slogan “Be All You Can Be,”
The Tomb of the Unknown saw the Army as an opportunity.
Soldier, located at Arlington It turned out to be a lifetime of
National Cemetery, honors the opportunity for Walters, who reen-
remains of unidentified Ameri- listed in 1998 as a medical logisti-
can Soldiers and is guarded 24 cian. In February, she marked 28
hours a day. The hourly chang- years of active-duty service.
ing of the guard at the tomb is a Since joining AMLC, Walters
solemn event that’s attracted has served as a leading voice for
crowds in the nation’s capital Soldiers throughout the organ-
since it was first opened to the ization, as well as its Project
public in 1932. Inclusion campaign to work
Between ceremonies, a lone toward the Army’s goal of
sentinel marches 21 steps along promoting diversity, equity and
a black mat behind the tomb. inclusivity and building a more
They turn and face east for 21 cohesive workforce.
seconds, then north for 21 sec- “I never thought I would have a
onds and then retrace their the story to be told,” Walters said,
21 steps back. The 21 steps and looking back on her time as a
Photo courtesy of Sgt. Maj. Danyell Walters
21-second pauses symbolize tomb guard. “But I’m thankful that
Then-Sgt. Danyell (Wilson) Walters takes her watch as a sentinel at Tomb of the Un-
known Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in 1997. Walters, now a sergeant ma- the military’s highest honor — I do … hopefully, our stories can
jor and senior enlisted advisor for the U.S. Army Medical Logistics Command, is one the 21-gun salute. inspire others to look past barriers
of just four women to serve as a tomb guard with the prestigious 3d U.S. Infantry Looking back on the experi- and reach their full potential.”
Regiment, known as “The Old Guard.” ence, Walters recalled the strict
Pentagram Col. Kimberly A. Peeples Julia Simpkins
The Pentagram is an authorized publication for members of the Department of Defense. Commander Command Information Officer
Contents of the Pentagram are not necessarily the official views of the U.S. Government, Command Sgt. Maj. Matthew Majeski Catrina Francis
the Department of Defense, the Department of the Army, Department of the Navy, or
Command Sergeant Major Editor
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 Emily Mihalik
Interim Public Affairs Director Graphic Artist
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Community
TOG Soldiers conduct ceremonial training
Photo by Sgt. Nicholas Holmes
Soldiers with the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) conduct ceremonial training on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Summerall Field March 16.
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SEAC: DOD will ‘move fast’ against
extremism after completion of stand downs
By C. Todd Lopez The initial training is just the
DOD News beginning, Colón-López said.
In the future, there will be more
The services have just two training and that follow-on-
weeks left to complete a military- training will be developed and
wide stand down to conduct train- revised based on feedback from
ing on and discussion of extrem- the services.
ism in the ranks with every service “Training may actually
member, a task assigned in early evolve into something else that
February by Secretary of Defense we need to go ahead and give
Lloyd J. Austin III. (to) specific people, like first
On April 1, the services must sergeants as an example, (who)
collect data from subordinate com- are the ones (who) are gauging
mands and provide notification to sen- the behavior of units,” Colón-
ior Defense Department leadership López said. “I foresee that there
about having completed the training for will be some changes coming
every service member, and any feed- based on what we learn from
back they received during the training people.”
stand downs — information the depart- Something else, he said, is
ment will use in finding better ways to that the military services must Photo by Navy Lt. Lauren Chatmas
educate the forces about extrem- collaborate on how to set policy Sailors assigned to Commander, Destroyer Squadron Seven participate in a Na-
ism in the ranks and root it out, regarding extremism and the train- vywide stand down to address extremism in the ranks March 12.
Senior Enlisted Advisor to the ing on extremism as well, so that
Chairman Ramón “CZ” Colón- it’s relatively uniform across the (one or the other) ... we need to behavior,” he said. “Because even
López said. services, because the future wars the have a common understanding. if they exist right now, if they
“I will tell you that we are military fights are going to be joint. And that is the direction that the know that the department and the
wanting to move fast on all these For that to happen there must be military needs to go.” institution is looking for that behavior,
initiatives because we’re dealing uniformity across all services in Military leaders have speculat- and wanting to crush it, then they will
with people, and we just need to how things like extremism are ed that the number of extremists in think twice about performing those
make sure that we provide the re- addressed. the ranks is not high, though con- acts. “This is all about prevention. We
sults that they need to have an en- “We see that we need to collab- crete numbers are not yet availa- don’t want people to commit crimi-
vironment that is worthy of serv- orate a lot more,” he said. ble. Colón-López said that right nal activities. The key point here
ing,” Colón-López said during a “Nothing that we do is unilateral now, what’s important is that is that we need to make sure that
press briefing March 18, adding by service. Everything that we do those who are in the ranks know we let our personnel right now,
that extremism is not going to be is likely to be joint. And if you the military is seeking them out past and present, know that we do
tolerated. “We’re committed to have a commander that’s in charge and will put an end to extremism. not tolerate that behavior, and that
confronting and rooting out ex- of different people ... then I cannot “What is most important to me we're going to educate our people
tremism in the military.” be applying different rules for right now is the prevention of that to know right from wrong.”
AAFES celebrating Vietnam vets Monday
March 29 is National Vietnam War Veter-
ans Day, and Army & Air Force Exchange
Service stores around the world are hosting
contactless pinning ceremonies to honor Vi-
etnam veterans’ service, valor and sacrifice.
Veterans who served on active duty in the
U.S. Armed Forces at any time from Nov. 1,
1955 to May 15, 1975, regardless of loca-
tion, can receive a Vietnam Veteran Lapel
Pin at the ceremony. This lapel pin, which
has become a lasting memento of the na-
tion’s thanks, is provided in partnership with
the United States of America Vietnam War
Commemoration.
“These heroes made selfless sacrifices for
our nation,” said Exchange director/CEO
Tom Shull, a veteran who served during the
Vietnam War period. “Many Vietnam veter-
ans never received the gratitude and respect
they deserve. It’s an honor to host these
recognition ceremonies and share our heart-
felt thanks.”
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Chaplain’s Corner
Huh? What did you say?
By Retired Chaplain (Brig. Gen.) Ray Bailey be anything worthwhile said?
Former Deputy Chief of Chaplains 5. When someone is talking to you,
do you appear to be paying attention
My mother had an old saying that stuck when you’re not?
with me throughout my life. She used to 6. Do certain words and phrases
say, “You are given one mouth and two prejudice you so you cannot listen ob-
ears. Use them proportionality.” I can’t say jectively?
I have heeded her advice as often as I 7. When listening, are you distracted by
should. Many times, I had done just the op- outside sights and sounds?
posite and ended up with my foot in my I’m not sure how you did on the test, but
open mouth by saying the wrong thing too I discovered I have fallen prey to some bad
often. So, how good a listener, are you? I habits in listening. And yes, it happens at
have been doing some research on this topic home just as much elsewhere, possibly
and discovered that I could improve. I more. When I take people for granted
summed up some of my findings in a quick for some reason, I find it hard to be a
seven-point test I found in the “Leadership” good listener.
magazine. See how you do. Listening may sound a bit trivial, but it is so
1. Since you think about four times fast- important to a relationship. Listening is an in-
er than a person usually talks, do you use dication of caring, empathy, connection and
this time to think about other things while humility. It can also be an indication of the
you’re keeping track of the conversation? deepest love and trust to another you hold
2. Do you listen primarily for facts ra- dear.
ther than ideas when someone is speaking? Therefore, here are a couple bonus ques-
3. Do you avoid listening to things tions to the listening test. You will get extra
you feel will be too difficult to under- credit.
stand? Do you find yourself listening but not really your ears?
4. Can you tell from a person’s ap- hearing? There is a time limit to the test. It ends at
pearance and delivery that there won’t Do you listen with your heart or just with your next conversation.
Holy Week schedule
For all Catholic services, please register at jbmhhmcc.com. The services will be live streamed on
JBM-HH RSO’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/jbmhhrso/?ref=page_internal.
April 1, Holy Thursday: There will be a 5 p.m. Mass at Memor ial Chapel.
April 2, Good Friday: There will be a 5 p.m. Mass at Memor ial Chapel.
Registration for both services opened at 5 a.m. Tuesday for active duty and 5 a.m. Wednesday for
all others. Registration closes at 3 p.m. Thursday.
April 3, Easter vigil Saturday: There will be an 8 p.m. Mass at Memor ial Chapel.
April 4, Easter Sunday: There will be an 8:30 a.m. Mass at Memor ial Chapel.
Registration for both services opens at 5 a.m. Monday for active duty and 5 a.m. Tuesday for all
others.
Registration closes at 3 p.m. Wednesday.
April 4: Easter Sunr ise Ser vice at 6:30 a.m. at Ar lington National Cemeter y’s Memorial Am-
phitheater. The ESS will be virtual — live streamed on JBM-HH’s Facebook page at https://
www.facebook.com/jbmhh/.
JBM-HH Religious Services are back up and running on a weekly basis at Memorial Chapel. Attendance is
limited to no more than 50 personnel in the chapel, so individuals must register to attend.
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 usarmy.jbmhh.usag.mbx.memorial-
chapel@ mail.mil. Services are subject to cancellation in the event of inclement weather.
To register for Catholic Mass, contact the Catholic coordinator by email at info@jbmhhmcc.com.
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.
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ABLEnow Virtual play morning items. Registration is required. For more information
ABLEnow is April 15 from 11:30 a.m. to On Thursdays, from 10 to 10:30 a.m. virtual or to request training, call (571) 550-9052.
12:30 p.m. ABLEnow is a new way to play morning will be held virtually on Webex.
save, invest and pay for qualified disabil- For more information and to register, call (703) ACS YouTube channel
ity expenses. Eligible individuals can 859-4891 or (703) 614-7208. Join the JBM-HH JBM-HH Army Community Service has an-
save without endangering certain means - New Parent Support Program every Thursday nounced a newly created YouTube channel that pro-
tested benefits critical to their health and morning for sing-along-songs and story time
vides classes and information videos, all under 30
well-being. ABLEnow accounts are made for preschool children up to 5 years old.
possible by the Achieving a Better Life minutes, to assist participants on topics such as stress
Experience Act, which authorized states Baby bundles management and marriage enrichment. To see the
to establish tax-advantaged savings pro- Baby bundles, which is available by request, pre- videos,
grams for individuals with disabilities and pares the home and relationship for the changes that visit the YouTube site at
their Families. To register, visit https:// are needed when the baby arrives. A brief overview https://www.youtube.com/channel/
www.eventbrite.com/e/ablenow-tickets- of the labor and delivery process, newborn care and UCnTcKDomPZeXmvnYddOlQkg. and click
142933364541. baby proofing the home will be discussed. Individuals “Subscribe” and continue to receive resources availa-
will receive a gift bag of free baby care and safety
ble whenever.
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Photo by Staff Sgt. Andrea Merritt
Observer-controller/trainers at the Mayo Clinic Multidisciplinary Simulation Center in Rochester, Minnesota, monitor the vital signs of a simulated patient at the
399th Combat Support Hospital, 804th Medical Brigade, 3d Medical Command (Deployment Support) from Fort Devens, Massachusetts. The exercise was to practice
Team Strategies and Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety.
DODs Patient Safety Program works to eliminate preventable harm
By Military Health System Communications result in alerts which can be quickly dissemi- reporting. The implementation of the new elec-
Office nated to MHS health care providers,” said Bri- tronic health record MHS GENESIS system,
an Anderson, health information technology expected to be completed in 2023, also will be
The goal of the Department of De- systems lead and functional manager for JPSR. closely monitored via JPSR.
fense’s Patient Safety Program technological Self-reporting of potential adverse events is Another example of a key PSP tool is the
programs and systems is to — eliminate pre- one of the key components in the MHS’s effort Team Strategies and Tools to Enhance Perfor-
ventable patient harm. to achieve high reliability, continuously im- mance and Patient Safety system, an evidence-
Patient safety, which is being highlighted prove, and provide the safest patient care pos- based framework of skills for improving pa-
during Patient Safety Awareness Week 2021, sible. tient safety through a comprehensive suite of
is the primary focus of the PSP. The program “Since the JPSR program was implemented ready-to-use materials, tools and training mate-
is designed to engage, educate and equip pa- for DOD in 2011, we have made many im- rials. The framework is designed to optimize
tient care teams to create and set into motion provements as our health care system has team performance across the health care deliv-
evidence-based safety practices across the mil- evolved,” said Anderson. “We have added ery system.
itary health system. many new medications, vaccines, new elec- At the center of the TeamSTEPPS paradigm
The Joint Patient Safety Reporting system is tronic health record choices and virtual health are the patient, Family and core team, who re-
a major part of the PSP. JPSR is a web-based parameters. “We now have nearly 18,000 reg- ceive the benefits of effective teams, ensuring
application to standardize the capture of a wide istered account users between DOD and the effective communication for every patient,
range of patient safety concerns, from unsafe VA. The near real-time data source is readily every time.
conditions through adverse harm events, in- available for leadership, in contrast to other “Through engaged leader, vigilant practice,
cluding “good catches” across MHS military quality measures that have long lag times.” ongoing training and coaching, the teamwork
medical treatment facilities and the Depart- The PSP’s Patient Safety Analysis Center system is an integral component of our cul-
ment of Veterans Affairs. It is a critical tool analyzes the JPSR reported data to provide cu- ture,” said Heidi King, DHA chief of the Pa-
that provides real-time data for local MTF mulative reports and feedback to MTFs. The tient Safety Program for Medical Affairs. “We
leadership to track and trend data for process analyses are also used to strengthen tools and use medical simulation in most TeamSTEPPS
improvement and harm prevention, in contrast processes to assist the MTFs and overall sys- Train the Trainer classes. Simulation allows
to other data sources with lag times from tem to ensure safe practices. practice of the strategies and tools as a means
weeks to months. “We have had a steady climb of JPSR re- to change strongly ingrained patterns of behav-
Similar federal reporting systems exist, in- porting — more event reporting each year in- ior in a low-threat environment. Practicing
cluding the Centers for Disease Control and creases transparency and learning from events, health care as a team is derived from military
Prevention/Food and Drug Administra- and processes continue to improve through the operations. Both learning from reported patient
tion’s Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting Sys- capture of near misses and unsafe conditions,” safety events and deliberate communication
tem and FDA’s MedWatch adverse event re- Anderson said. and teamwork enhance a culture of safety for
porting system. All are voluntary reporting, but In the past four years, the JPSR system has Ready Reliable Care.”
key to catching a range of issues, analyzing expanded to include the U.S. Transportation Health care professionals can learn more
data, and alerting relevant medical facilities Command Patient Movement System and U.S. about the Patient Safety Program and its
around the world. Central Command deployed medical facilities wealth of resources — including toolkits and
“JPSR captures, allows for secure investiga- as key partners, along with the VA system and guides — at the Patient Safety Program
tions and tracks patient safety events that may the Joint Trauma System to provide integrated Toolkits and Guides at Health.mil.
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Tubman holds honored place
in women’s military history
By Meredith Mingledorff Meanwhile,
U.S. Army Intelligence Center of troops on the
Excellence ground were
successfully
Born a slave with so little regard for her life, raiding all of
her birth was unrecorded and she suffered tor- the food sup-
ture and starvation for much of her childhood. plies on local
Hit in the head by an anvil as a young girl, she plantations to
would also suffer seizures for the rest of her prevent fu-
life, yet her disability and situation would not ture Confed-
define her. A woman of remarkable strength erate suc-
and courage, Harriet Tubman Davis succeeded cesses. What
in gaining her freedom, and the freedom of they could
thousands more. She would go on to serve the not take, they
Union Army as a spy, scout and military leader burned and
using her skills and experience to move freely caused sig-
and undercover, aiding the Union with signifi- nificant loss-
cant battlefield successes that helped win the es to the
Civil War. Confederacy
She was born Araminta Ross and called that would
“Minty” by those who knew her before she es- last for years.
caped from a Maryland slaveholder in 1849. When the
Braving the cold and bitter winter she arrived mission was
in Philadelphia alone with help from the Un- complete, the
derground Railroad. Despite her success, she boats blew
continued to risk her own life by returning to their whistles
Maryland repeatedly to free others. She imme- and slaves
diately showed the strength and wisdom of a descended on
seasoned warrior prepared to eliminate any the fleet to
threat to mission success as evidenced in her escape to
accounts of threatening to shoot anyone who freedom.
considered abandoning the escape once it was They took
underway. everything
By the beginning of the Civil War in 1861, they could
she already had 12 years of personal experi- carry.
ence leading clandestine operations back and Fearing
forth from North to South. She was well- the chaos,
connected and could safely navigate the dan- one of the
gerous paths repeatedly. She was proud of her gunboat cap-
service and is recorded as saying she “never tains asked
lost a passenger and never ran her train off the Tubman to
tracks,” but lesser known is her service to the speak to the
Union Army. freed slaves
In 1861, Gov. John A. Andrew of Massa- and calm
chusetts recruited Harriet officially to spy for them before
the Union. He assigned her to Maj. Gen. David they took the
Hunter, commander, Department of the South, mission
who had responsibility for the Union’s activi- down with Photo courtesy of dia.mil
ties in South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. their frenzy. Harriet Tubman, full-length portrait, standing with hands on back of a chair. Between ca.
1860 and 1875.
She was given documents of service, which After some
provided her access to travel on all Union thought, she sang to them. True to her reputa- There can be no doubt that women have had
transportation without charge, and received tion, the singing worked and calm ensued for a active roles in our nation’s history. Even long
cash to operate from secret service funds. She successful trip to freedom. before the United States claimed its independ-
used these funds to hire and recruit Black spies Tubman’s clandestine service continued for ence, women worldwide had been known to
along her needed route. They scouted water- several years, and after the war, she remained lead armies, fight wars and take great personal
ways along the coast and provided Harriet with in the South to continue gathering intelligence risks for the causes they believed in. Because
valuable intelligence she could use to plan op- and aided slaves as they adjusted to freedom. they were women, their roles often went unbe-
erations and report to Union officials. Despite having to “take leave” to visit family lieved or highly criticized because they were
Hunter ordered all slaves in his territory up North, Tubman was not provided a pension thought to be inappropriate or impossible for
free, which allowed thousands of former slaves by the War Department for her service. She women. We now know these traditional gender
to flock to the Union Army for service. The filed a claim for $1,800 in the State of New roles to be false, and we serve in the most di-
2nd South Carolina Infantry Division proved York under the name Harriet Davis and cited verse military we have ever had, recognizing
the effectiveness of Black Soldiers when they her service during the war under the direction the value every member and their family brings
snuck into Confederate territory along the St. and orders of Secretary Edwin M. Stanton, to the fight, understanding each individual
Mary’s River and seized valuable assets from War Department, but her claim was denied and brings into service unique skills and experienc-
their enemy. Their raid was successful in part her employment as a spy went largely unrecog- es, which can benefit military success. Harriet
due to Harriet’s ring of spies and the valuable nized. It was not until the death of her second Tubman Davis is a testament to the capabilities
intelligence they provided on the area. husband, Nelson Davis, a Union Soldier, that of African Americans, women and the disabled
Following this success, Hunter asked Tub- she received any compensation, and at the time alike. She embodied the very core of our Army
man to go up the Combahee River to cut off of his death, it was for his service, not hers. values.
more supplies headed for Confederate territory. She was given recognition by Queen Victo- Thanks to thousands of individuals who
She led 300 Soldiers along with Hunter and ria for her service, but until now, U.S. recogni- have supported and defended our Constitution,
Col. James Montgomery in the mission, which tion had been less than she earned through her we are a more free society today than we ever
was described as a “special operation.” Tub- dangerous work as a Soldier, a spy and an op- have been. One of those heroes was Harriet
man was tasked with discovering the place- erative for the Union government. In 2020, the Tubman Davis. A leader, a warrior, and a mili-
ment of explosives along the route to prevent Military Intelligence Corps made her an honor- tary intelligence operative of the highest cali-
them from being used against Union forces. ary member. In June, she will be inducted into ber. During this Women’s History Month, the
With only two of the three gunboats as- the Military Intelligence Hall of Fame, where U.S. Army Intelligence Center of Excellence
signed to the mission making it through to their she will join 278 other military intelligence and the Military Intelligence Corps honor her
target, Tubman found herself fired upon by professionals recognized for their contributions service.
Confederate forces, and her team fired back. to the corps, 17 of whom are women.
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Getting more movement throughout day
By StatePoint health and fitness
functions that can
Working or learning from help a person en-
home? It’s more important than hance his or her
ever those individuals ensure they workout. They al-
move throughout the day. Doing so feature daily,
so will help keep their mind and weekly and month-
body healthy and agile. Here are a ly activity graphs
few tips to move more throughout so an individual
the day. can set goals and
• Take designated breaks: track his or her
While a person’s workplace likely progress over time.
afforded him or her regular oppor- • Mix it up:
tunities to move around, such as There are four
standing to speak to a colleague or types of exercise,
attend a meeting, home workspac- according to the
es often involve a lot less natural National Institutes
movement. Set a timer for regular of Health — en-
intervals. Every time a person durance, strength,
hears the beep, stretch, move balance and flexi-
about or take a walk to the kitchen bility — and each
for a glass of water. An individual type has different
will be giving his or her eyes a benefits for a per-
much needed break too. If possi- son’s body. Vary- Photo by Sanja Radin / iStock via Getty Images Plus
ble, consider even building a mid- ing workouts can Using new tools, it’s easier than ever to stay accountable to fitness goals, even when a person is
day walk or jog around the neigh- ensure a person gains spending a lot of time at home.
borhood into the schedule. the benefits of all four
• An individual can track types. Need some inspiration? she is bound to find some great squeeze movement into his or
his or her movements: Wear - There are plenty of free routines follow-along programming to her day, be sure to take it.
able tech can help a person stay available online, many of which meet his or her needs. Moreo- Using new tools, it’s easier
accountable throughout the offer modifications to work for ver, remember, a workout than ever to stay accountable
day. Some watches, such as different fitness levels. An indi- doesn’t need to be a certain to fitness goals, even when a
smartwatches, have features vidual can search for what he length to be beneficial. If a per- person is spending a lot of
such as a step tracker, smart or she is looking for and he or son has only a few minutes to time at home.
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News Notes
JBM-HH virtual town hall Veterans who do not have her about the vaccine to protect cial Army physical testing events.
The next JBM-HH Virtual access to the base should visit loved ones and the community. Exceptions address residents and
COVID-19 Town Hall is set for 1 the Visitor Center at Hatfield Please access the following link those conducting outdoor physical
p.m. Thursday. Town halls occur Gate. Contact the Joint Base to view the video at https:// activity on base. Installation resi-
biweekly Thursdays at 1 p.m. on Myer-Henderson Hall Ex- www.facebook.com/jbmhh/vide- dents may remove masks while in
the JBM-HH Face-book page. change at (703) 522-4575 with os/861733764381647. personally owned vehicles with
Go to the JBM-HH Facebook questions. members of their own household
page to ask questions in advance. The event will be contact- Honoring Women’s History and while in their private yard
Individuals may also ask questions less, and face coverings and Month with members of their own house-
anytime by contacting the public safe social distancing will be JBM-HH Equal Opportunity hold. Masks will be worn in com-
affairs office at usarmy.jbmhh. required for attendees. office will release its Women’s munity areas such as playgrounds
asa.list.pao-all@mail.mil. History Month Virtual observance and parks.
Local Jewish services Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. Guidance includes clarity on how
Armed Services Blood Program The Fort Belvoir Jewish Con- The observance will be on Fa- the policy applies to outdoor physical
at JBM-HH Monday gregation host Saturday services cebook, and highlight Army lead- activity. Individuals may remove
The Armed Services Blood and religion education opportuni- ers including Lt. Gen. Laura Rich- masks while actively conducting physi-
Program of the National Capital ties for Families. ardson, commanding general of cal training outdoors. Individuals will
Region will host a blood drive at For information about Saturday United States Army North and maintain 6 feet of separation from other
Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall services and programs at Fort Bel- Brig. Gen. Amy Hannah, chief of individuals who are not members of
Monday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The voir, contact the Jewish coordina- Army public affairs. their immediate Family. If conducting
event will take place at the Myer tor, Sara Astrow by email at The observance can be watched physical fitness in a group and physical
Fitness Center. saralyn.astrow.ctr@ mail.mil or via the joint base Facebook page distancing of 6 feet of separation cannot
Donors are required to have phone at (703)-806-3393. at www.facebook.com/jbmhh. be maintained, a mask is required.
had their last COVID-19 vaccine Once the observance is posted, Physical activities include cardiovascu-
on or prior to March 14 in order to Virtual Tuba Euphonium viewers may watch it at any time. lar development, muscular strength/
be eligible to donate Monday. Workshop Likewise, past observances can be endurance development, and low inten-
Appointments are strongly en- The 2021 annual Tuba Eupho- viewed via the videos album on sity outdoor activities (ex. dog walk-
couraged to ensure social distanc- nium Workshop will be virtual the joint base Facebook page. ing).
ing. Walk ins will be welcomed to starting at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. This policy will continue to be up-
fill any empty times on the sched- Join in live on the U.S. Army Army fitness centers expand dated, and updates will be provided on
ule. Band Tuba Euphonium Workshop hours of operation PAO’s platforms, including the JBM-
To register, visit the ASBP reg- Facebook page and the U.S. Army The Forts Myer and McNair HH website, Facebook page and at
istration site online at Band YouTube page. The day in- gyms are now open Monday JBM-HH Virtual COVID-19 Town
www.militarydonor.com and fill in cludes educational discussions and through Friday for DOD ID card- Halls.
the sponsor code FTMYER. For classes featuring Dr. Danielle holders. All patrons must wear
further assistance, contact Donna VanTuinen, Marine Master Gun- masks at all times in all JBM-HH Army Emergency Relief
Onwana at (202) 294-6674 or by nery Sgt. Mark Jenkins, Chris Ol- gyms, to include during active ex- scholarship opportunities
email at donna- ka and Mike Roylance. The work- ercise. Occupancy at both gyms is The Army Emergency Relief Maj.
lee.onwona.civ@mail.mil shop features performances by limited to 50 patrons at a time on a Gen. James Ursano Scholarship Pro-
The Armed Services Blood Staff Sgt. Aaron Eckert, Sgt. 1st first-come, first-served basis. gram is a need-based scholarship pro-
Program is the official U.S. mili- Class Chris Buckley, Carol The Myer Fitness Center is gram established to assist children of
tary blood program supporting Jantsch, Marine Gunnery Sgt. Hi- open weekdays from 5 to 7:30 Army Soldiers in obtaining their first
military service members and their ram Diaz, Tom Holtz, Moreau a.m., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 6 undergraduate degree. Applicants may
Families worldwide by providing VanTuinen Duo, the George Ma- p.m. The McNair Fitness Center is receive assistance for up to four aca-
quality blood products and ser- son University Tuba Euphonium open Monday through Friday from demic years but must meet eligibility
vices in peace and war. Ensemble, the University of Flori- 5 to 10 a.m. The Patton Hall Pools criteria and reapply each year.
Individuals can make it their da Tuba Euphonium Ensemble, remain closed. The Smith Gym is Award amounts vary each year
mission to save lives by choosing the University of Georgia Tuba open to active duty Monday based on the number of appli-cants,
to donate blood. Euphonium Ensemble and the through Friday from 5 to 7:30 total approved scholarship budget, the
United States Army Tuba Eupho- p.m., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 6 expected family contribution found on
United through music nium Quartet. p.m. On weekends, Smith Gym is the Free Application for Federal Stu-
Tune in to the U.S. Army Old Watch the mock euphonium open to active duty from 8 to 11 dent Aid Report, and the average cost
Guard Fife and Drum Facebook audition finals and the mock tuba a.m. and noon to 2 p.m. The locker of attendance of a college or university
page Saturday at 4 p.m. to enjoy a audition finals. rooms have reopened for active in the United States, provided by the
concert featuring The United The livestream locations are duty only. Zembiec Pool is closed College Board. The application cycle
States Army Old Guard Fife and www.facebook.com/TUSABTEW due to an issue with the dome runs through April 1. For more infor-
Drum Corps, The Hellcats West and https://www.youtube.com/us- heating system in the facility. Up- mation, visit https://
Point Band, Tambours de L’Ar- armyband. dates will continue to be shared at www.armyemergen-cyrelief.org/
mée de Terre, and the Fountain the JBM-HH Virtual COVID-19 scholarships/child/.
City Brass Band. Death notice Town Halls and at
For more information and a di- Anyone with debts owed to or www.facebook.com/jbmhh. Virtual SHARP training
rect link to the concert the day of, by the estate of Spc. Travis M. There is nothing more important
visit the Fife and Drum Face-book West, 289th Military Police Com- Face covering policy updates than the welfare and readiness of our
page at www.facebook.com/ pany, 4/3 Infantry, Joint Base My- As previously reported, the people, the people of the National Capi-
fifeanddrum. er-Henderson Hall, VA 22211 joint base has been following the tal Region and its population of military
must contact 1st Lt. Peter Chapin, secretary of defense’s face mask and civilian forces.
Honoring Vietnam veterans the summary court-martial officer guidance requiring all individuals Fiscal year 2021 sexual harassment,
March 29 is National Vietnam for the Soldier. West recently on JBM-HH to wear face masks at assault response and prevention re-
War Veterans Day, and the Joint passed away March 13. Chapin all times in accordance with the fresher training is open to all assigned
Base Myer-Henderson Hall Ex- can be reached at (540) 319-3269 most current CDC guidelines. In- to the National Capital Region. This
change is hosting a contactless or at peter.s.chapin.mil@mail.mil. dividuals must wear face masks training reasserts the importance for
pinning ceremony to honor the continuously while on JBM-HH, leaders and the chain of command in
service, valor and sacrifice of Vi- Clinic answers COVID-19 with some exceptions. providing quality, relevant training and
etnam veterans. questions A memorandum from senior education to improve and sustain posi-
The ceremony will take place at Rader Clinic has developed a Military District of Washington tive organizational climates that em-
10 a.m. Monday at the Joint Base public service announcement to Commander Maj. Gen. Omar phasize Army values and treat every-
Myer-Henderson Hall Exchange. address all the frequently asked Jones provides additional guidance one with dignity and respect.
Veterans who served active duty questions about the COVID-19 and exceptions to policy that ad- If someone needs support at any
in the U.S. Armed Forces at any vaccine being administered by the dress service members performing time, reach out to the DOD Safe Help-
time from Nov. 1, 1955 to May clinic. Please take a moment to ceremonial duties, band member line by calling (877) 995-5247. The
15, 1975, regardless of location, view this important video, where a rehearsals and performances, per- 24/7 Safe Helpline is anonymous and
can receive a Vietnam veteran la- person can meet the Rader Health sonnel speaking in a formal capac- confidential.
pel pin at the ceremony. Clinic team and educate him or ity and personnel conducting offi-
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