Pentagon 2009 Seasonal Flu Campaign
The DiLorenzo TRICARE Health Clinic —Pentagon will resume its annual seasonal flu vaccination campaign. The campaign will run today from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., or until available supply is exhausted. Today will be open for all active duty, reservists, DoD civilians and other eligible beneficiaries of the military health system 18 years and older. There will be a 100 percent DoD ID check. The vaccination site will be located behind the DiLorenzo Clinic, Corridor 8, E Ring, before you exit to North Parking. Please wear clothes that allow staff access to your upper arm. After the completion of the final campaign, eligible recipients will be able obtain the seasonal flu vaccine at the DTHC-Pentagon Allergy⁄Immunization clinic. Hours: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. For additional information, schedules, flu and vaccination updates, refer to the clinic Web site: http:⁄⁄dilorenzo.narmc.amedd.army.mil⁄ or call our Flu Information Line at (703) 692-8978.

CYS Harvest Fest
Harvest Fest, an annual fall celebration for the community, is scheduled from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. today at the Cody Child Development Center. A moon bounce, face painting, arts and crafts and more will be available. The event is free and open to the public. For more information call (703) 696-0313.

Halloween Fun Walk⁄Run
It’s that time of year again. The 14th Annual Halloween Fun Walk⁄Run will be held today. It will start with the children’s parade from Child and Youth Services to the Spates Community Club parking lot at 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

The costume contest will be from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and awards will be given out to the best, scariest and most creative costumes, best kids costumes and best group costumes. Plus an award for best overall male and female costumes. The two-mile demon-dash and the one-mile mummy-walk will be held from 11:30 a.m. to noon starting at the Spates Community Club parking lot.

For more information call (703) 696-7868⁄64.

CYS Annual Haunted House
The Child, Youth and School Service Middle School and Teen program will be hosting their Annual Haunted House today and tomorrow from 6 p.m. to 8:30 pm at Bldg. T482 (in the parking lot adjacent to the new chapel). Admission is $1 for youth and $2 for adults. For more information please contact Annette Engum at (703) 696-3712⁄3728 or annette.engum@us.army.mil.

TUSAB Tickets available Sunday
The annual U.S. Army Band’s ‘‘A Holiday Festival” ticket distribution begins Sunday, Nov. 1. Below is a list of the locations and times for ticket distribution. Please note these tickets go quickly and are only available while supplies last.

This year’s ‘‘A Holiday Festival” will be presented Friday, Dec. 11 at 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 12 at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 13 at 3 p.m.

DAR Constitution Hall Box Office, C Street between 17th and 18th Streets, NW, Sunday, Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Brucker Hall, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, 400 McNair Road, Fort Myer, VA 22211, Monday, Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Monday-Friday while supplies last (closed on Veterans Day Nov. 11).

Openings at the Caisson Platoon
The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Caisson Platoon is looking for qualified Soldiers to be a part of the prestigious platoon. Applicants must have one year of retainability, a Regimental Orientation Program graduate, be able to pass the Army Physical Fitness test with no profiles and meet height and weight standards. A training class will be held Nov. 2. Stop by the stables or call (703) 696-3018 to sign up.

Fall Clean-up scheduled
Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall will join together for a week of cleaning up, yard work and in general, fixing up in and around our homes and workplaces before the serious winter weather begins. This year’s ‘‘Fall Clean-up” dates are Monday through Friday, Nov. 2-6. Look for more details via e-mail. For more information call (703) 696-3290.

ACS Classes
An Iraq Customs and Culture briefing will be held Nov. 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Fort Myer ACS, Bldg. 201 Custer Road. Call (703) 696-0156⁄0153 to register.

Rader Dental to close for training
The Rader Dental Clinic in JBM-HH’s Bldg. 409 (on McNair Road across from the Bowling Center) will be closed for training Tuesday through Friday, Nov. 3-6, so that staff can be fully trained on ‘‘AHLTA,” a new digital records system. If you have a dental emergency, report to the Hospital Dental Clinic in Walter Reed Army Medical Center (202) 782-6815 or the Logan Dental Clinic (703) 806-4393 at Fort Belvoir. For more information, call (703) 696-3460.

Training for new primary and alternatebuilding coordinators
Training for new primary and alternate building coordinators will take place at the JBM-HH Town Hall building on Wednesday Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

The purpose of the training is to educate JBM-HH building coordinators on their responsibilities and the Directorate of Public Works standards and procedures.

For more information and to reserve a seat call (703) 696-3185.

Exceptional Family Member Programs
The Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall and Fort Belvoir Exceptional Family Member Programs are sponsoring ‘‘Tricare⁄Other Benefits and Safety Issues for Military Parents with Children with Autism and Other Cognitive Disabilities” class and support group, Thursday, Nov. 5, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Fort Belvoir Army Community Service, 9800 Belvoir Road, Bldg 200. Guest speaker will be Lt. Col. Scott Campbell, parent of an autistic child and board member of the Autism Society of America’s Northern Virginia Chapter. Join us for a wonderful opportunity for Families to not only learn about medical benefits and safety issues for their autistic children, but to also network with other Families. Reservations are required for class slots, on-site child care, and free foods⁄beverages. If a child care reservation is not cancelled by 10 a.m. Nov. 4, the parent may be responsible for provider payment. For reservations, general or disabled access information, contact Marcia O’Connor, EFMP manager at (703) 696-8467 or TTY at (703) 696-4675. Due to unreliability of answering machines, telephonic reservations must be made directly to Marcia O’Connor.

Marines Corps Birthday Ball
The Headquarters Battalion Marine Corps Birthday Ball will be held Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City. Tickets are $45 for NCOs and below, $50 for SNCOs and above and $55 for officers and civilians. For more information on ticketing, mementos, seating and menu, please visit www.mccshh.com⁄Birthday_Ball_2009.html or call (703) 693-5351.

Stay Connected
Join us for Pizza and Bowling on Tuesday, Nov. 17 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the JBM-HH Bowling Alley. This gathering is for survivors of fallen Soldiers to have a good time and to meet others. If you have any questions, please call the Survivor Outreach Services support coordinator, Kathy Sluck at (703) 696-8846. Please RSVP to the SOS Support Coordinator, Kathy by noon Tuesday, Nov. 10 at (703) 696-8846.

Families helping loved ones with combat related challenges: Paths toward recovery
Combat stress affects everyone, not only servicemembers but their significant others and family as well. The Deployment Health Clinical Center located at WRAMC is offering a one-week program Nov. 16-20, for spouses, parents, siblings and significant others of those struggling with trauma related to service in a combat environment. This group oriented program examines the physiological, behavioral, emotional and cognitive effects of stress and how it affects people after a servicemember returns from combat. Significant others will learn about the impact of combat stress on servicemembers, family roles and relationships, parenting issues and communication. Elements of the program include a led support group, lecture and discussions, relaxation and acupuncture. Exercise, diet and sleep hygiene are other topics covered in the program. Mostimportantly, significant others will learn how to take care of themselves and their loved ones.For more information on how to signup for the program contact Nurse Lyn Stano at(202) 782-8970 or e-mail her at nancy.stano@amedd.army.mil.

COR training set
Contracting Officers Representative training is set for Tuesday, Nov. 17 and Dec. 15 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in JBM-HH’s Bldg. 205, room 213A. This is a course that is valuable for anyone who manages or oversees contracts or receives direct or indirect contract support as a part of day to day activities.

For more information and to register contact Stacy Copeland at (703) 696-7111 or stacy.r.copeland@us.army.mil.

2009 All-Army Digital Photography Contest
The Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command announces the 2009 All-Army Digital Photography Contest for MWR patrons and professionals. The contest is an annual juried competition of digital image photographs. The contest has two separate divisions: Div. I for ‘‘active duty” patrons and Div. II for ‘‘eligible civilian” patrons. Each Division has two classes: Monochrome Digital Images and Color. The contest is Web based and entries can only be submitted online at the contest site https:⁄⁄artscrafts.fmwrc.army.mil. an AKO account is required to access the contest site. Contest deadline is Nov. 30.

CYS needs Volunteer Coaches
The Child, Youth and School Services program is looking for volunteer coaches for the upcoming 2009 and 2010 junior wrestling season. If you are interested please contact Annette Engum at(703) 696-3712⁄3728 or e-mail at annette.engum@us.army.mil.

Please send your News and Notes to the Pentagram editor, Andre Butler at dre.butler@conus.army.mil.

MCX Parking Deck to be closed
The top level only of the MCX parking deck will be closed for parking only, one way traffic will be able to use a portion of the top section to exit. The purpose of this is to reinstall the ant-slip epoxy coating to the parking deck prior to the weather. A portion, roughly half, will be closed for the application of the epoxy while traffic uses the other half. Once that half is done the closure will be flip-flopped maintaining traffic flow. There will be a short duration of time where traffic will need to be stopped from using the upper deck entirely while the actual egress is being worked. At least two-weeks notice will be given and its duration should be no more than four days.

The project is expected to be completed by Dec. 5. We will make every attempt to cause the least amount of disturbance to patrons of the MCX and to shorten the schedule. However weather is of utmost concern for this process.

DPW Work Order Submission Process

DPW will now capitalize on today’s technology by using the e-mail system to receive submittals of work requests from the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Community. The required Facilities Engineering Work Request Form DA 4283 is available on the Public Works section of the FMMC Home Page (http:⁄⁄www.fmmc.

army.mil⁄sites⁄local⁄inc⁄DPWpage.html). This form can be completed online with building coordinator’s digital signature and saved electronically. The form can be e-mailed to jbmhhdpworkorders@us.army.mil. This process will provide the customer expedience and ease in submittals and the Work Coordination Branch a W⁄O tracking tool. DPW will have more great changes coming in FY10.

Marshall Drive repaving

Contractors will be paving Marshall Drive intersection with Porter Drive. The repair work on Marshall Drive will take place outside Wright Gate near the intersection of Route 110. Marshall Drive will be open for one lane of traffic during this time. The work is expected to be completed by Oct. 25. Flagmen will be available to direct traffic. Work on Porter Drive, located in Arlington National Cemetery, will be complete by Nov. 6. For more information call (703) 965-6048.

Army Community Service hosts Hearts Apart program
Army Community Service holds a support group for spouses and Families of deployed military and civilian members the second Thursday of each month from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the ACS classroom at 201 Custer Road on Fort Myer. Group discussions will focus on the emotional cycle of deployment, stress management, long distance communication, dealing with single parenting, how to prepare for the return and reunion and other coping skills and resources.

For more information, call (703) 696-3510.

Fort McNair’s 2nd Street Gate to temporarily close
The 2nd Street Gate at Fort McNair will be closed until the end of October for construction and physical security improvements. During this time period P Street Gate personnel will perform all vehicle searches and be open 24⁄7.

For more information call (202) 685-3197.

Basketball Coaches
Fort Myer Sports and Fitness is looking for volunteer varsity men’s and women’s basketball coaches for our upcoming season. Please submit your resume to wendy.m.gibbs@conus.army.mil or call (703) 696-7864 for more information.

Charcoal Drawing Classes
The Fort Myer Activities Center will be holding charcoal drawing classes every Wednesday, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Students will learn the basics of charcoal drawing techniques necessary to produce a still-life drawing using five basic shapes. The fee of $50 per student is due at registration. For more information and registration, please call (703) 696-3470.

Divorce Recovery Workshop
Messiah United Methodist Church, 6215 Rolling Road, Springfield, Va., 22152, (703) 569-9862, will hold the fall session of its Divorce Recovery Workshop. The workshop is held Wednesday evenings for eight weeks, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The workshop is free, and free childcare is available, but must be requested in advance. The workshop is open to men and women in the Metropolitan area who are separated, going through divorce, or have been divorced for some time. Call Mary Stedman at (703) 569-9862, ext. 213 for information and to register for the workshop.

Fort Myer Dining Facility to use paper, plastic during renovation
The Fort Myer Dining Facility will have their new dishwasher installed and the dishwasher site renovated through Nov. 1. During this time, disposable paper and plastic products, instead of porcelain plates and silverware, will be used. For more information call the DFAC at (703) 696-2087.

ACS Volunteers
Fort Myer Military Community Army Community Service is looking for volunteers to be front desk receptionists in three-hour blocks, Monday through Friday (9 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.). Learn about Army life and meet Soldiers and their Families in a social work type setting. Answer phones and greet visitors. Have fun meeting people and learning about our great programs. Contact Robin at (703) 696-0168 if you are interested in this opportunity.

Invest in yourself
Join Helmsmen Toastmasters Thursdays, 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. in the Pentagon Library and Conference Center. Toastmasters will help you speak, think, listen and lead better. For more info, contact Carl Sabath at carl.sabath@osd.mil or (703) 695-2804 or Kim Humes at kim.humes@js.pentagon.mil or (703) 697-6589.

Marine and Family Services Classes
Marine Corps Community Services offers a wide selection of classes and services for Marines and their family members throughout the month. To access information on child care, career resources, education, and more, please visit www.mccshh.com⁄PDF_files⁄MFS_200909.pdf and view the new interactive PDF.

2009 White House Christmas Ornaments
The Henderson Hall Marine Corps Exchange has just received the 2009 White House Historical Association Christmas ornaments. This year’s ornament recalls the presidency of Grover Cleveland. For more information call (703) 979-8420.

Redskins Tickets Available
The Rec Center has Redskins tickets for the following games: