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Hitting the road safely

BY BOBBY JONES

STAFF PHOTOJOURNALIST

In the tradition of Tour de France Month celebrated in July, where a bevy of cyclists masterfully speed through 2,087 miles of tight turns and hilly terrain of France’s country side in competition for the coveted Tour de France trophy, many local cyclist will hit our roads with its own obstacles and topography.

Although we say “once you ride a bike you never forget,” amateur and novice bicyclists can benefit from learning the rules of the road and good basic bicycle safety from their local bicycle specialists.

Riders from the professional to the first-timer can seek out advice from a local bicycle fitter.

“A lot of the people I fit are just enthusiasts and we want to make sure that they’re not hurting themselves,” said Becky Puritz, a salesperson and bicycle fitter at Spokes Etc., in Alexandria, Va. She said there are numerous schools of fit, but her

FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2015 | VOL. 4 NO. 28

Dwell time, PT exemptions increase for Air Force mothers

BY SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The six month deferment for female airmen to accomplish their fitness assessments following childbirth will be increased to 12 months to align with recent changes to the deployment deferments, Air Force officials announced July 14.

The deployment deferment policy, as part of the Air Force’s 2015 Diversity and Inclusion initiatives, increases the deferment from deployment,

see MOMS, page 4

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Becky Puritz, a salesperson and bicycle fitter at Spokes Etc., in Alexandria, Va., displays one of the shop’s Tour de France bicycles.

specific procedure is called body geometry fit, which is organized by the Boulder Center for Sports Medicine.

Puritz said some rules of the road vary from state to state, such as how much room a car has to give you in order to pass. According to the bicycling laws of D.C., Maryland and Virginia, the driver of a vehi-

cle passing a cyclist must provide 3 feet of space between the car and cyclist.

She said most states mandate that a helmet be worn. In Virginia, if you’re younger than 14, you must wear a helmet, older than 14, it is optional. “However, I highly recommend that everyone wear them for their

own safety,” said Puritz.

In Maryland and D.C., cyclists younger than 16, must wear a helmet.

“First of all you want to ride on the road as much as possible, not the sidewalk, because it’s for pedestrians. There are places where it may be legal to

Enjoy local parks during National Recreation and Parks Month

see BIKE, page 4

Protecting federal workers, others from cyber threats DOD NEWS

DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY

U.S. Office of Personnel Management officials announced July 9, the results of the interagency forensics investigation into a recent cyber incident involving federal background investigation data and the steps OPM is taking to protect those affected.

In late May, as a result of ongoing efforts to secure its systems, OPM discovered an incident affecting background investigation records of current, former

and prospective federal employees and contractors, officials said.

The forensics investigation determined that the types of information in these records include identification details such as Social Security numbers; residency and educational history; employment history; information about immediate family and other personal and business acquaintances; health, criminal and financial history; and other details.

Some records also include findings from inter-

views conducted by background investigators and fingerprints. Usernames and passwords that background investigation applicants used to fill out their background investigation forms also were stolen.

21.5 million Social Security numbers stolen

Since learning of the incident affecting background investigation records, OPM and the interagency incident response team concluded that sen-

sitive information, including the Social Security numbers of 21.5 million individuals, were stolen from the background investigation databases.

This includes 19.7 million people who applied for a background investigation and 1.8 million non-applicants -- predominantly spouses or cohabitants of applicants, officials said.

There is no information at this time to suggest any misuse or further dissemination of the information that was sto-

see CYBER, page 10

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Try some of the spying techniques the Continental Army and secret spy rings used during the Revolutionary War Thursdays through August at Darnall’s Chance House Museum.

BY BOBBY JONES

STAFF PHOTOJOURNALIST

In 2014, The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Department of Parks and Recreation (M-NCPPC) was named among the “Best of the Best” and was reaccredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA), receiving the maximum score in every available category during the 2014 National Recreation

see PARKS, page 5

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Hot tickets around town July 17

Funk Fest: 70’s Soul Sounds 7 p.m.

The Show Place Arena, 14900 Pennsylvania Ave., Upper Marlboro 70’s funk concert featuring The Bar-Kays, Zapp, Con Funk Shun, Rick James’ Original Stone City Band, and Rose Royce. Doors open at 6 p.m. ($). Call 301-952-7900, or visit www.showplacearena.com.

July 17

9th Annual Hip Hop Poetry Choir 7-9 p.m.

Bowie Center for the Performing Arts, 15200 Annapolis Road, Bowie Thirty-five local youths spent a week working with master poets learning to use poetry as a positive tool of expression. Free. Call 301-446-3466 or visit www.pgparks.com.

July 17

Night at the Movies 7-10 p.m.

Duvall Field, 9200 Rhode Island Ave., College Park Movie night featuring games and children’s activities. Free. Visit www.collegeparkmd.gov.

July 19

Romero & Juliet: Prince George’s Summer Shakespeare Festival 2-4 p.m.

Bowie Center for the Performing Arts, 15200 Annapolis Road, Bowie Come hear many of Shakespeare’s most beloved words. Experience the stagecraft, star-crossed lovers and the joy and heartbreak of Romeo and Juliet. Free.

Call 301-446-3466 or visit www.bowiecenter.org.

July 23

Wind Down Thursday Summer Concert Series: Earl Carter 6:30-8:30 p.m.

The Blvd. at the Capital Centre, 880 G Shoppers Way, Largo Live concerts featuring some of the best local jazz and R&B bands. Grab your lawn chairs and meet your friends. Free. Call 301-955-1064 or visit www.shopcapcentre.com.

Editor’s note An incorrect headline ran on page 1 of the July 10 print edition of Andrews Gazette. The headline should have stated “NFL player leads sports camp for youths.” Andrews Gazette regrets the error.

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Friday, July 17, 2015

AF rolls out details to improve RPA mission

BY SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE PUBLIC AFFAIRS

In response to a critical shortage of remotely piloted aircraft pilots, the Air Force rolled out more details of its plan to fix the problem in both the short and long term. The most recent initiatives include creating bonuses for RPA pilots of $15,000 per year beginning in fiscal year 2016; placing some newly minted pilots in RPA squadrons beginning in August; and investing more than $100 million to buy more ground control stations, simulators and contract instructors.

“In a complex global environment, RPA pilots will always be in demand,” said Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James.

“Remarkable Airmen have ensured the success of the (MQ-1B Predator and MQ-

9 Reaper) programs. We now face a situation where if we don’t direct additional resources appropriately, it creates unacceptable risk. We are working hard to put solutions in place to bring needed relief to our Airmen and ensure our actions show their value to our mission.”

Bonus pay

The Air Force is looking at special and incentive pays to enhance recruiting and retention, as well as recognize RPA pilot contributions to the mission, according to officials. Under this proposal RPA pilots would be able to choose between a Critical Skills Retention Bonus of five years at $15,000 per year or nine years at $15,000 per year.

This bonus is similar in value and commitment to what has been offered to aviators in the past who have similar training and

experience. Members who choose either the five- or nine-year option would also be eligible to receive 50 percent payment upfront.

“We will continue to maintain a persistent focus on this mission set and bring about the necessary relief to sustain operations responsibly,” James said.

“This is a high demand mission set. It is a national security imperative that we get this right.”

Undergraduate pilot training graduates to RPA

As another part of the solution, about 80 UPT graduates over the next 12 months will be assigned to RPA positions for one assignment tour to help alleviate growing pressure on overtaxed RPA crews. Air Force pilot training bases are at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi; Laugh-

see RPA, page 9

Retiree Corner reported accurately in Registration in the De- DEERS, information sent fense Enrollment Eligibil- to the IRS will be incority System (DEERS) pro- rect.

The Department of Devides information for you fense suggests that uniand family members to receive the full spectrum formed service members, of military benefits. Not retirees and annuitants adding family members receive IRS forms electo DEERS can affect their tronically through myPay. access to health care, sub- For more information on mitted claim forms and how Tricare works with income tax reporting. On the ACA, go to the Tricare the 2014 federal tax form, website. you reported minimum CAC’S New Look essential health care The Defense Departcoverage (MEC) for your ment’s Common Access family.

Card has been modified In filing your 2015 tax to make it easier for vireturn, the Department of sually color-impaired seDefense will report health curity officials to identify care coverage of its ser- bearers who are military, vice member and their government or contractor dependents to the Inter- civilians, or foreign nanal Revenue Service to tionals. Only new CACs determine MEC required will be issued with the by the Patient Protection changes. Department of and Affordable Care Act Defense employees with (ACA). For tax purposes, up-to-date CACs do not individuals are identified need to get new cards by their Social Security The change will be imNumbers. plemented through the All sponsors should natural life cycle of the confirm that SSNs are cards. New CAC holders correct in DEERS. Those and those whose cards who do not meet the MEC are about to expire can requirement will be re- update them at their Dequired to pay a fee for the fense Eligibility Enrollnumber of months each ment Reporting System family member did not ID card office. have coverage. If your family information is not Additional

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Coverage

Coverage of breast pumps and breast-feeding counseling for Tricare beneficiaries has been updated. Supplies and services will be retroactively covered as of Dec. 19, 2014.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months, for most children, and continued for at least the first year as foods are introduced. Considered preventive care, equipment, supplies and services are exempt from cost shares and copays. Breast pump and supplies must be obtained from a Tricare authorized provider.

If payment is out of pocket, a claim form with copy of the prescription for the breast pump, along with receipt for reimbursement can be submitted.

The Retiree Activities Office is open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Visit the office in Building 1604 at California and Colorado Avenues or call 301 981-2726. Call before your visit to ensure a volunteer is on duty.

The RAO has a website at www.andrews.af.mil.

Security Forces police blotter The Security Forces Blotter is intended to keep members of the Joint Base Andrews Community informed and aware of the crimes and offenses that occur throughout the base each week.

If you have any information that may help Security Forces solve a crime or prevent a criminal act, please contact BDOC (Base Defense Operations Center) at 301-9812001, CRIME STOP LINE 981-2677 (COPS, or the investigations section at 301-9815656).

July 2, 4:24 p.m.: Security Forces responded to an anonymous tip through the “LiveSafe” App reporting an illegally parked car at the commissary.

Security Forces responded and cited the vehicle accordingly.

July 3, 2:35 a.m.: Security Forces responded to an individual attempting to enter the installation through Pearl Harbor Gate. The individual did not have proper credentials and had an open warrant. Security Forces apprehended and charged the individual accordingly.

July 3, 12:57 p.m.: Security Forces responded to a shoplifting incident at the Main Exchange. An individual walked out of the Main Exchange without rendering payment for a shirt. The individual was apprehended and charged accordingly.

July 3, 3:29 p.m.: Security Forces responded to a domestic altercation at the Presidential Inn. Security Forces apprehended and charged the individuals accordingly.

July 3, 11:54 p.m.: Security Forces responded to a loud noise complaint at Liberty Park Base Housing.

see POLICE, page 10

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Tuskegee Airmen chapter awards local scholarships

BY LESLIE C. SMITH STAFF WRITER

BOBBY JONES/ANDREWS GAZETTE

A Joint Base Andrews tennis student practices her delivery during tennis summer camp.

Taking a swing into National Tennis Month thing is to learn proper technique and not try to advance in the game very Tennis is a challenging quickly, because tennis is a sport of body position, geo- very hard game,” said Dick metric angles, ball delivery, Stockton, once ranked numspeed and stamina, but most ber eight in the world proof all lots of fun for ages. It’s fessional tennis rankings. played year around, but July Stockton stressed the is observed unofficially as importance of learning National Tennis Month. the basics of proper tennis “The most important technique.

BY BOBBY JONES

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“Any novice player needs to first learn proper technique and get a good grasp for what really can happen on the court. You have to develop good hand-eye coordination, if you were not born with it. Besides that you have to understand the geometry of a tennis court

see TENNIS, page 9

On July 11, The East Coast Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen Inc. presented scholarships to three graduating students: Alexandria Reed, North Point High School; Jordan Campbell, Charles Herbert Flowers High School; and Terrence Christian, Oxon Hill High School.

The organization awarded 11 students in total with $1,000 scholarships.

Campbell will be attending Tuskegee University in Alabama. “I am going to pursue Aerospace Engineering and hopefully become a fighter pilot in the air force.

“I was involved with the youth in aviation program and soloed last summer. This is just a great program and I love it and hopefully I will be able to donate once I graduate,” Campbell shared.

Christian will attend North Carolina Agricul-

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Jordan Campbell (back left) of Charles Herbert Flowers High School, Alexandria Reed of North Point High School, and Terrence Christian of Oxon Hill High School are pictured here with are pictured with Tuskegee Airmen Dr. Ivan Ware, William T. Fauntroy, Dr. Cyril O. Byron, Lemuel Lewie, Walter K. Robinson, Major Anderson II.

tural and Technical State University. “I will be joining the Air Force ROTC programs and studying Computer Engineering.

This program was great and exposed me to the military and aviation career fields.”

Reed will major in Mathematics at Towson.

“This program has helped me with entering college — education-wise and the process. I also participated in the Tuskegee recognition breakfast serving

in the honor guard. It was nice to give back and meet some of the people that made it possible for people of color to be in the Air Force,” said Reed.

The East Coast Chapter of The Tuskegee Airmen Inc. is a volunteer organization comprised of military and civilian professionals with the mission of expanding the aviation and the historical legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen to the community.

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MOMS, from page 1 short tour or dependentrestricted assignment, and temporary duty to one year, unless waived by the service member.

“The goal is to alleviate the strain on some of our talented airmen who choose to leave the Air Force as they struggle to balance deployments and family issues, and this is especially true soon after childbirth,” said Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James.

The one-year defer-

ment applies to female Airmen who gave birth on or after March 6, 2015, to provide predictability with minimal disruption to airmen and the deployment process.

As dwell times for deployment, permanent change of station and TDY increase, so too will the exemption from the current fitness assessment for female Airmen following pregnancies lasting 20 weeks or more (delivery, miscarriage, etc.). The service does not anticipate significant

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mission or readiness impacts associated with extending this action.

“Like many other programs announced earlier this year, such as the Career Intermission Program, we recognize the potential retention benefits associated with providing our female Airmen options that allow them to serve and support their family without having to choose one over the other,” James said.

Air Force Guidance Memorandums will be available detailing the changes to both policies in the coming weeks.

The Air Force continues to research opportunities, in conjunction with the Department of Defense, to extend the maternity and convalescent leave period, similar to the recent changes announced by the Secretary of the Navy.

Airmen currently receive six weeks (42 days) of maternity leave, in line with the Department of Defense policy. By direction of the president, federal agencies can advance up to six weeks of paid sick leave to federal employees with a new child.

“We want to make sure we develop an equitable policy that supports all of our airmen and also maintains the ability to execute our mission,” James said.

BIKE, from page 1 ride on the sidewalks, but that doesn’t mean that you should. It’s also safer for the cyclist to be on the road, because at an intersection drivers are not looking for something as fast-moving as a bike to come off the sidewalk into road traffic,” said Puritz.

“Also, when you’re cycling on the road, make sure you’re going in the direction of traffic, instead of what we refer to as ‘salmoning or going upstream,’ against the flow of traffic. Individuals riding bikes on the road should not dart in and out of traffic, because motorists cannot predict your actions or avoid hitting a cyclist because you may be hidden in the blind spot area of their side mirror,” Puritz advised.

“Basically be predictable and move like a vehicle, it’ll make everyone a lot safer,” Puritz said.

Purtiz recommended riders learn proper hand signals and she noted you need to signal when you’re turning prior to approaching your turn, just as vehicles do. “However, a lot people [motorists] don’t know these signals, so I just kind of point in the direction that I intend on turning. It’s much more intuitive to them.”

Puritz advised to pay attention to proper inflation of the bike’s tire based on model and manufacture of your tire noting proper PSI.

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Becky Puritz, a salesperson and bicycle fitter at Spokes Etc., in Alexandria, Va., displays one of the shop’s Tour de France bicycles.

According to Puritz, tires naturally lose about 1 percent of their air per day. But after two weeks you may lose as much as 15 percent; enough to make a difference in the ride and wear of the tire.

“Another thing a novice bicyclist can do to greatly increase their safety is go on a Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) city skills ride. They do tons of training courses for people who are new on the roads so that they get used to riding in traffic,” Purtiz shared “There is also the

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JBA holds bone marrow registration drive in need of bone marrow transfusions — is con11TH WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS ducting the drive.

“Registering in the Joint Base Andrews is program doesn’t mean holding a bone marrow you have to donate,” said registration drive from Senior Master Sgt. Paul July 27-31.

Duit, ANGRC aircraft Registration booths maintenance policy manwill be set up at the Base ager and bone marrow Exchange, Commissary, donor. “It was six years the Jones Building and before I was told I was the Air National Guard a potential match, and I Readiness Center from 11 was allowed to stop the a.m. to 1 p.m., as well as process of donating at any the promotion ceremony time.” at the Base Theater on The bone marrow regFriday. Extra locations istration process consists may be announced. of swabbing the inside of Salute to Life — a the cheek and filling out Department of Defense- a form. Potential donors sponsored program that are then put into a mediregisters potential bone cal database. If one of the marrow donors and finds approximately 12,000 pamatches for patients tients per year that need

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PARKS, from page 1 and Parks Association Congress in Charlotte, N.C. The commission recognizes park and recreation agencies for excellence in operation and service.

This year, M-NCPPC is celebrating its 30th anniversary, and July is National Recreation a n d Pa r k s M o n t h .

There are numerous events that you can enjoy at various parks throughout Prince George’s County. Below are a few activities you can do to celebrate National Recreation and Parks Month.

bone marrow matches a potential donor’s DNA, then the process of determining candidacy begins.

“I didn’t feel anything [during the procedure],” Duit said. “I didn’t sleep for 3 days because I was so excited and felt so good.”

Duit’s bone marrow was used to save the life of a woman in Hong Kong.

“Being in the military, there’s a good chance that we’re fit enough to consistently be donors,” Duit said. “You won’t always know who’s at the receiving end; it could be a man, woman or child. Helping someone stay alive is one of the most incredible feelings in the world.”

Yoga in the Park

For those who like to exercise and get fresh air, Watkins Regional Park in Upper Marlboro is sponsoring free “Yoga in the Park” sessions every Thursday through Sept. 28, from 9 to 10 a.m. The basic Yoga class will focus on increasing your strength, flexibility,

Grant Hall Public Open House Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall announces its quarterly Public Open Houses of Grant Hall’s historic third-floor courtroom, located on the Fort McNair side of the Joint Base in southwest Washington,

D.C., Aug. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The courtroom is the site of the military tribunal, held from May through June 1865, of those thought responsible for the plot to assassinate President

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Try some of the spying techniques the Continental Army and secret spy rings used during the Revolutionary War. Can you outwit the enemy? Thursdays and Fridays now through August, 10 am-3 pm.

Free. Darnall’s Chance House Museum is located at 14800 Governor Oden Bowie Drive Upper Marlboro. For more information, call 301-952-8010.

Blast-in-the-Past: Hands-on History Playground

You can be a frontiers man or woman, a farmer, an apothecary, and more this summer at the Montpelier Mansion Historic Site, 9650 Muirkirk Road, Laurel. Come for an hour or stay

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Sewing Circle

Need to work on Federal/Regency sewing projects for upcoming events? Bring your machine and a bagged lunch 10 a.m. July 26 for a day of uninterrupted sewing at the Riversdale House Museum, 4811 Riverdale Road, Riverdale Park.

Long tables will be provided for cutting and sewing, basic pressing equipment and beverages. A costume historian also will be on hand to help. Registration required by July 22. For more information, call 301-864-0420.

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RPA, from page 2 lin AFB, Texas; Vance AFB; Oklahoma; and Sheppard AFB, Texas. The current plan is to only use the UPT pipeline for one year while the RPA-unique training pipeline increases from approximately 190 to 300 RPA pilot graduates per year. The last time the Air Force placed a UPT graduate directly into the RPA career field was 2011.

“The most critical challenge we face in this mission area is a shortage of RPA pilots and the UPT grads are the fastest way to address that shortfall without sacrificing mission capability in other platforms,” said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III. “Actions we take today will allow the Air Force to continue to provide world-class, strike-ready (intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance) over the battlefield and enhance overall combat capability.”

As part of the get-well plan, the move to place UPT graduates as RPA pilots addresses a constant demand for real-time ISR in support of combatant commander needs. Those UPT graduates selected will get the requisite RPA training for the MQ-1B or MQ-9.

“Those selected for RPA duties will serve one tour and then be placed in manned aircraft if desired after completion of that tour,” Welsh said. “This will help the Air Force achieve a healthy steady state for the RPA enterprise as soon as possible.”

Additional RPA investments and improvements In addition to the initiative to place UPT graduates directly into the RPA enterprise, the Air Force increased the use of Guard and Reserve Airmen as well as contractors in order to bring relief to a community in high demand. In April, Air Force leadership worked with the Defense Department to bring relief as the secretary of Defense adjusted the number of required combat air patrols from 65 to 60 by October. Air Force leaders are currently working reprogramming actions within the DOD and Congress to reallocate funding to critical areas like the RPA program.

The $100 million is part of the omnibus and subject to congressional approval. The omnibus is a tool available to move funds to areas identified as critical mission need areas. Initiatives include buying six next-generation ground control stations, more training simulators and

associated facilities, improved software tools, and accelerating the development of automatic takeoff and landing capability.

“On average, an MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper pilot flies up to 900 hours per year,” James said. “In comparison, fighter pilots fly an average of 250 hours. Due to the demand for services, the MQ-1/9 enterprise is the second largest in the regular Air Force behind only C-17 (Globemaster III) pilots.”

The Air Force is also turning its attention to ensure appropriate manning deficits are addressed in MQ-1/9 training and at the RPA schoolhouse. The Air Force will increase instructor pilot manning at the MQ-1B and MQ-9 Formal Training Unit from 61 to 100 percent due to the combat air patrol reduction and the Air National Guard assistance.

“We must fully man the MQ-1/9 schoolhouse in order to increase student throughput and replenish the force,” Welsh said.

“The current demand puts requirements for activeduty RPA pilots at about 300 per year, but our current active-duty training production output is only 180 pilots per year. We are projected to hit 3 million flight hours this fall. We have to get this right.”

TENNIS, from page 3 and the fact that you have travel from point A to point B to hit the ball,” explained the 6-foot-2-inch seasoned athlete.

“I’ve been playing for 58 years and I still don’t know it all. I still learn new things, and the game has changed since I started playing,” said Stockton, now 64, noting the different techniques in stance and racquet placement.

Stockton advised that the goal of hitting the ball over the net is the best place to start, especially with children. “You want to help them get the ball over the net because they will love the game if they can get it over the net. My biggest point is if you can just find a way to help a kid get the ball over the net they’ll leave with a smile on their face.

If he’s never able to do that he’ll leave and say, ‘this game is too hard. I don’t want to play it anymore,’” Stockton said.

“If you want to get good at this game you have to be willing to hit

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a million tennis balls, because that’s what it takes, practice. It doesn’t happen over-night. They’ll be days when you think this game is ridiculously hard and other days you’ll say, ‘I can do this.’ Then the next day you’re back to square one. The game is never the same from one day to the next,” Stockton noted.

“But it’s a great game that you can do for the rest of your life. You don’t have to be a world-class tennis player playing at Wimbledon to get enjoyment out of the game. Anybody can enjoy it. I happen to live in south Florida, and I see elderly players who can hardly walk and it’s amazing to watch them.

The point is they’re still outside getting exercise,” said Stockton.

To d ay, Stockton, founder of Thanking our Troops Through Tennis (T3) clinic, an initiative of the non-profit entity Blue Sky foundation Inc., which was created to show support for troops and their families, by holding tennis clinics at military bases around

the country. The program allows service members and their families to learn all aspects of the game from world-class players and coaches.

“Most of the kids we teach have never had a tennis racket in their hand before. All we’re trying to do is expose them to fun game and a healthy lifestyle that tennis can provide,” said Dick Stockton, a former professional tennis player who played from 1971 to 1986.

“T3 will be coming to Joint Base on Sept. 26 for our third year. The program offers three 75 minute instructional tennis clinics for ages 4-10 years old, junior clinic ages, 11-17 and the third clinic is for adults 18 and over.

“We set these clinics up as way to thank military members and their families for what they do. We average a 110 participants at the 11 events we’ve held so far, mostly kids, but in between there’s been a wide age range of 4 years old up to age 87,” Stockton added.

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CYBER, from page 1 len from OPM’s systems, they added.

“While background investigation records do contain some information regarding mental health and financial history provided by those that have applied for a security clearance and by individuals contacted during the background investigation, there is no evidence that separate systems that store information regarding the health, financial, payroll and retirement records of federal personnel were impacted by this incident,” OPM officials stated in a news release.

Separate from previous incident

This incident is separate, but related to a previous incident discovered in April affecting personnel data for current and former federal employees, officials said. OPM and its interagency partners concluded “with a high degree of confidence” that personnel data for 4.2 million individuals

had been stolen, officials said.

“This number has not changed since it was announced by OPM in early June, and OPM has worked to notify all of these individuals and ensure that they are provided with the appropriate support and tools to protect their personal information,” the news release stated.

Assistance for those affected

To protect those affected, OPM is providing a comprehensive suite of monitoring and protection services for background investigation applicants and nonapplicants who had their Social Security numbers or other sensitive information stolen.

For the 21.5 million background investigation applicants, spouses or cohabitants with Social Security numbers and other sensitive information that was stolen from OPM databases, OPM and the Defense Department will work with a private sector firm specializing in credit and identity theft monitoring to provide services tai-

lored to address potential risks created by this particular incident for at least three years, at no charge.

Notification packages

In the coming weeks, OPM will begin to send notification packages to these individuals, which will provide details on the incident and information on how to access these services.

OPM also will provide educational materials and guidance to help them prevent identity theft, better secure their personal and work-related data, and become more generally informed about cyber threats and other risks presented by malicious actors.

Other individuals whose name, address, date of birth, or other similar information may have been listed on a background investigation form, but whose Social Security numbers are not included, could include immediate family members or other close contacts of the applicant.

In many cases, the

information about these individuals is the same as information generally available in public forums, such as online directories or social media, and therefore the compromise of this information generally does not present the same level of risk of identity theft or other issues, officials said.

The notification package that will be sent to background investigation applicants will include detailed information that applicants can provide to people they may have listed on a background investigation form. The information will explain the types of data that may have been included on the form, best practices people can exercise to protect themselves, and the resources publicly available to address questions or concerns, officials said.

New resources

OPM launched a new, online incident resource center on July 10, at https://www.opm.gov/ cybersecurity to offer information regarding the OPM incidents, as well

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as direct individuals to materials, training, and useful information on best practices to secure data, protect against identity theft, and stay safe online.

This resource site will be regularly updated with the most recent information about both the personnel records and background investigation incidents, responses to frequently asked questions, and tools that can help guard against emerging cyber threats, officials said. A call center will follow in the weeks to come, they added.

In June, OPM identified 15 new steps to improve security, leverage outside expertise, modernize its systems and ensure internal accountability in its cyber practices.

This included completing deployment of two-factor “strong authentication” for all users, expanding continuous monitoring of its systems, and hiring a new cybersecurity advisor.

POLICE, from page 2 Security Forces made contact with the individual and briefed them on quiet hours. The individual’s leadership was notified.

As a reminder

P l e a s e r e m e m b e r, while driving on the installation you must have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, vehicle registration and proper Military Identification or approved installation access credentials. All credentials must be up to date and presented at the time they are asked for.

For reporting any emergencies or nonemergencies please feel free to use the “LiveSafe” app. “LiveSafe” is an anonymous reporting app that can be downloaded for free on your smart device.

There has been an increase in loud noise complaints. Be conscious that quiet hours are 24 hours. Also be mindful of your neighbors and your surroundings.

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