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Friday, December 4, 2015 | Vol. 4 No. 48

Marlow Heights Community Center Turkey Giveaway bonds the community

By Leslie C. Smith Staff writer

It was all about the female veteran at the Washington DC VA Medical center on November 20 as the center celebrated Ladies’ Night.

Hosted by WMJC 102.3’s own April Watts, the night was filled with fun, gifts, information and camaraderie. The aim of the event was to introduce women Veterans and transitioning active-duty to the benefits and services the VA has to offer.

“Ladies’ Night is our opportunity to appreciate women Veterans and service members who have recently enrolled for VA health care. The outreach event offers women Veterans and service members looking to retire a chance to experience, first-hand, gender-specific services, health care initiatives and community resources in a fun and engaging atmosphere,” said Gloria Hairston, Director of Public Affairs Washington DC Medical Center.

A red carpet invited the guests into the event as pictures were taken and the attendees were open to enjoy the catered affair. Attendees were invited to participate in the many activities including a paint and sip. Also on tap was an exhibition performance of participants of the center’s creative writing pro-

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Center, left to right, JuWann Jones, Marlow Heights Community Center assistant facility director; William Dunn, MHCC facility director; and Ronnie Gathers, Director, Department of Parks and Recreation, are surrounded by several members of Maryland law enforcement who participated in the giveaway.

By Bobby Jones “They were so excited about it. I didn’t realize how Staff Photojournalist important having a turkey was,” said Dunn, sharWilliam Dunn, Marlow Heights Community Cen- ing a candid testimony. “There was this well-dressed ter facility director stood on the sidelines directing woman who came to the center looking like she was local residents to sign in before receiving a free tur- angry and upset. She knocked on my office door exkey, accompanied with the all fixings, during the cited, and the first thing I thought was what’s wrong. center’s Fifth Annual Turkey Giveaway Nov. 22.

She started thanking me profusely. ‘I just wanted to Dunn shared that his inspiration to start an out- thank you, thank you, thank you,’ she said. I said, reach program to the community was sparked five ‘For what?’ She replied, ‘for the turkey. My son years ago after providing a young needy family with see Bonding, page 5 a turkey prior to Thanksgiving.

County residents take advantage of one-stop shop for health insurance

By Bobby Jones

Staff Photojournalist

Several county residents took advantage of the opportunity to enroll in low or no cost health insurance coverage at the Wayne K. Curry Sports and Learning Complex in Landover Nov. 21.

The event was jointly hosted by the Prince George’s County Department of Social Services, Prince George’s County Health Department, Capital Region Connector Entity and Maryland Health Leslie C. Smith Margot Beausey takes a turn at stand up at the Connection where more than 100 residents enrolled comedy and creative writing workshop during in Qualified Health Plans, commercial insurance, the Washington DC VA Medical Center Ladies and Medicaid medical insurance offered through Night November 20.

Maryland’s official health insurance marketplace.

According to Michelle LeSane, ACA Outreach and Enrollment Program Public Relations Specialist, “People were able to shop, renew or sign up for Medicaid or a qualified health plan. We’re in our third year of open enrollment for participants to sign up for the Affordable Care Act, signed into law by President Barack Obama in 2010.

“We have found also that everyone is not comfortable with enrolling online. So that’s why we have events like this to provide assistance one-on-one to people,” LeShane shared. “The people we are targeting are who we call the ‘Young Invincibles.’ Their

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By Lt. Col. Stephen A. Simko 349th Maintenance Group

Throughout our military careers, we often talk of being a volunteer force, a subset of our culture that has volunteered to serve our country in the profession of arms.

Without disrespect to anyone currently in uniform or those that have served before me, I have always been in conflict over the military/volunteer discussions.

Granted, there were times in our past when the draft was in place and a number of our nation’s citizens were forced into service. My conflict centers on the aspect that we are all compensated for our service, we receive some amount of pay, housing allowances, bonuses at times, medical benefits and a variety of other benefits throughout our career.

By definition, yes, we did all volunteer to serve our country in the military. However, when I talk about volunteerism, I am referring to those that have given their own time and energy to serve others. It is this type of volunteerism I think each and every one of us owes to the various communities we live in throughout our careers.

One quote in particular that struck a chord with me about volunteering is from Gandhi, who said, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the ser-

vice of others.” As members of the Air Force, we all live very busy lives. It is easy to fall into a ordinary pattern of life. If volunteer work isn’t already part of your life, I would challenge you to start out with finding just an hour a week to “lose yourself in the service of others.”

If we were to take the diverse skill set of the microcosm of “Any Base, USA” and match it up against the needs of just about any community, and you should easily find a volunteer opportunity that matches your specific skill set or interest.

Volunteering doesn’t have to be a big, formal program or event; it is oftentimes a simple act we may take for granted that is received with the most thanks.

Although, the basic premise of volunteering is to help someone else, there are a number of benefits the volunteer receives as well.

Mark Snyder, a psychologist and head of the Center for the Study of the Individual and Society at the University of Minnesota, states that “people who volunteer tend to have higher self-esteem, psychological well-being, and happiness. All of these things go up as their feelings of social connectedness goes up, which in reality, it does. It also improves their health and even their longevity.”

In a recent study from Carnegie Mellon University, published in

the Psychology and Aging journal, adults over age 50 who volunteered on a regular basis were less likely to develop high blood pressure than non-volunteers.

The reward I have found most beneficial is affecting positive change in the lives of others. Most of my volunteer efforts have centered on coaching youth sports and volunteering with Boy Scouts of America. Were those opportunities challenging, time consuming, stressful and lots of work? Absolutely. However, that is never what comes to mind when I look back on my efforts.

The best memories that come to mind are that of a kid that was very shy and afraid of camping on his first trip earning his Eagle Scout five years later; or that 12 year old that was about to quit volleyball but grew into the sport and went on to play collegiately; or even a former athlete I coached at the middle school level that later joined the military.

There is no way of measuring the specific impact I’ve had over the years on those I have served, but I like to think that I have, at a minimum, been a positive role model to all those I have volunteered with.

In closing, former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill stated, “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.”

Retiree Corner Commissaries Popular While the Defense Commissary Agency is in its 25th year, the commissary benefit is almost 150 years old. In 1866, Congress authorized the Army to sell food items, at cost, starting July 1, 1867. Sales areas were a table or counter in a warehouse. The stock list was 82 items. Since the early years of the 20th century, commissaries have been similar to civilian grocery stores and supermarkets. In the last 24 years, store facilities have been further upgraded; more people have become eligible to enjoy the benefit.

In 1991, commissaries provided average customer savings of 20 percent when compared with local grocery chains. Today, average savings are more than 30 percent. Customer surcharges fund new stores or renovate existing ones. While the Congress-mandated surcharge has remained at 5 percent since 1983, the num-

ber of items stocked by commissaries has increased, from about 13,000 in 1991 to 22,500 items in the larger stores in 2015. National Guard and Reserve personnel were granted full-time commissary benefits in 2004.

Drone Restrictions Aerial drones top many Christmas lists this year. Military exchanges in this area are among retailers offering these popular items. However, prospective buyers should be aware of restrictions established by the Federal Aviation Administration. Most of the military installations in the National Capital Area fall within the FAA’s Flight Restricted Zone as national defense airspace. Affected are model aircraft operations, model rocketry and unmanned aircraft systems. For latest FAA guidance, go to www. faa.gov/uas/b4ufly.

ID Card Update Replacing the Social Security

Number with a 10-digit number unique to the Department of Defense on all ID cards started in 2011. Some retirees, family members and survivors with an “INDEF” expiration date still have an SSN on their cards. It’s time to have those cards updated. Family members and survivors have their own DoD number on the new cards, not that of their sponsor. Cards may be obtained from any military installation with an ID card issuing capability. To find your nearest facility, visit www. dmdc.osd.mil/rsl.

The Retiree Activities Office is open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please consider joining the volunteer staff. Visit the office in Building 1604 at California and Colorado Avenues or call 301 981-2726. Call to ensure a volunteer is on duty. The RAO website is www.andrews. af.mil.

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Phase I construction nears completion at Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center

By Kathleen Canfield 779th Medical Support Squadron

Phase I construction of the new Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center is nearing completion and selected clinics will begin moving to the new building on Feb. 19, 2016.

“Not all clinics will move at once. Some clinics will remain in their current location for another year, until Phase II construction is completed.

All changes in clinic locations will be well advertised,” said 779th Medical Group Facility Manager, Rob Graham.

The following clinics will be the first ones to move to the new building: • Feb. 19 — Physical Medicine, Internal Medicine, O p h t h a l m o l o g y / Wa r f ighter Eye Center, Optometry, Dermatology, Neurology • Feb. 26 — Flight Medicine, Pediatrics, Allergy and Immunology, Cardiopulmonary • Mar. 4 — Oral Surgery, Women’s Health, Operational Medicine • Mar. 11 — Radiology, Pharmacy

AF Photo by Tech. Sgt. Brian P. Ferguson

The Phase I construction of the new Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center is nearing completion and selected clinics will begin moving to the new building on Feb. 19, 2016.

• Mar. 16 — Emergent fy them of any change in clin- Administrator Lt. Col. MelaCare Center ic location. In addition, signs nie Carino.

Beginning Feb. 19, 2016 will be posted in all clinics to Patients arriving at the patients should be sure to inform patients of pending new facility should park in confirm where their clinic moves. Clinic move dates will the four-story parking gais located before going to a also posted on the 79 MDW rage, which is connected to scheduled appointment. website at www.79MDW. the main facility by a covered “When patients call to af.mil and the 79 MDW and pedestrian bridge. The garage schedule an appointment, 779 MDG Facebook pages,” has 598 spaces reserved for the call center staff will noti- said 779th Medical Group patients, with easy access to

health, from page 1 ages range from 18 to 34.

They’re called ‘Young Invincibles,’ because they believe they are invincible; they think they don’t get sick, but everyone gets sick,” said LeSane.

“Everyone gets a cold, some get sinusitis or something more serious like appendicitis. You never know when you’re going to get sick. So it’s important to be covered.

“Through research we also found that there are people who are retired but who are not yet eligible for Medicare which is not available until age 65. There are also people who had previous medical conditions who couldn’t get insurance, but now under the Affordable Care Act they can,” said LeSane.

Angela Perry, a Fort Washington resident was smiling brightly after signing up for health insurance at the Open Enrollment services offered.

“I took too long to reinstate my insurance so they told me to wait for open enrollment.

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A certified navigator assisted residents during the open enrollment services event. Independent insurance brokers were available to enroll individuals in qualified health plans.

I just prayed to not get sick while I was waiting to sign up again for health insurance,” said Perry a self-employed 34-year-old. “I received great service today. They were awesome. I feel 100 percent

better now that I’m fully insured.”

“I signed up for Medicaid today because I didn’t have any health insurance,” said Patricia Madden, Prince George’s Country resident. “It’s an op-

portunity to be able to come in and have your needs taken care of quickly. I feel satisfied with the insurance I came out of here with,” said Madden.

“I’m getting older and I needed some insurance. I

the entrance of the new facility.

“It’s important for patients to understand that they will need to park in the covered parking garage to access medical clinics in the new facility. The Family Health Clinic is not scheduled to move until the end of Phase II. Patients using the Family Health Clinic should continue to park in the spaces available in front of that clinic,” said Graham.

Once inside the entrance of the new facility, signage is clearly visible to easily locate clinics within the building.

Volunteers will be on hand to assist patients, as necessary.

Patients are highly encouraged to sign up for MiCare, an online secure messaging system, to ensure they receive the most current news and updates about the construction project. Stop by your primary care clinic for more information and to sign up.

Volunteers are still needed to help staff information desks in the new building. Anyone interested in volunteering should call the marketing office at (240) 857-8925. needed to know that I can go and receive health care and not worry about the cost or being overwhelmed about how I’m going to pay it,” Madden added.

Open enrollment for health coverage is now through Jan. 31, 2016. More than two dozen certified navigators assisted residents during the open enrollment services. Independent insurance brokers were available to enroll individuals in qualified health plans. Some insurance plans certified by the state include essential health benefits, such as doctor’s visits, emergency care, prescriptions and preventative care.

To find out more about health coverage for Prince George’s County residents, visit www.marylandhealthconnection.gov., 24-hours, 7 days a week or call 1-855-6428572 toll free. You can also inquire in person with a health navigator; sign-up locations can be found by visiting www. capitalhealthconnection.org/ sign-up-locations.

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Intramural Football is Flag-tastic

By Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham 11th Wing Public Affairs

The Intramural Football Championships took place here, Nov. 23, 2015, and after two games the 79th Medical Group team rose as the victors.

The 79 MDG played the Air Force District of Washington.

The 11 AFDW team had a league record of 9-5, then won three games and lost two in the playoffs, ending with a record of 12-7.

Football is one of several intramural sports offered at Joint Base Andrews.

“Programs like this provide unit cohesiveness and pride within each squadron,” said Craig Crews, AFDW Analysis, Assessments, and Lessons Learned division chief. “It provides healthy competition in

a controlled environment.”

79 MDG lost to 11 AFDW in the regular season, sending them to the loser’s bracket.

They met again facing AFDW in the base championships where they won both games against AFDW making them the 2015 Intramural Football Champions this year.

“Intramural sports, especially football, are great for camaraderie because it’s a total team sport, not just one individual player,” said Staff Sgt. Kivynn Pabst, 79th Medical Wing physical therapy technician.

“Everyone must work together and trust each other to be effective, much like the military as a whole. You make many friends, from your team and opposing teams. I’m looking forward to next year. “

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham/released

Craig Crews, AFDW Analysis, Assessments, and Lessons Learned division chief, intercepts a football during the Intramural Football Championship game. The 79th Medical Group came from the losing bracket and won the 2015 Intramural Football Championship.

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The event promoted whole health for women Veterans — the fastest growing population of veterans — and offered health screenings, flu shots, and introductions to alternative therapies

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bonding, from page 1 comes to this center everyday but my husband passed away six months ago and I’m barely making it. I know I may look like I have it all together, but I’m working nights and have three jobs. I told my son that I don’t think we’ll be able to have Thanksgiving this year like we had when daddy was living. But the turkey you gave us we’ll be able to have a real Thanksgiving.’”

“That moment really began my movement to help others in the community. After that, I started reaching out to different partners like family services, local businesses, non-profit organizations, police departments, churches and individual donations to bring this to fruition,” said Dunn.

“I’ve had about 15 different partners helping to support this movement. Comcast also came out and made a donation. The turkey giveaway is also a good way of marketing; letting people know about the different programs we have.

“We’re not just giving away turkeys. It’s giving a turkey and telling you how you can

come back and receive more services that we offer. I enjoy seeing the look on their faces knowing that someone helped them out by giving them a turkey,” Dunn said.

“What you’re doing here is a blessing,” said Lakeisha Cooper, a Marlow Heights resident, referring to the cen-

ter’s generosity of providing Thanksgiving meals, including the turkey. “A relative told me that they were giving out turkeys and I just thought it was fantastic for them to give to those who are in need.”

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turkeys to the center.

More than 300 turkeys were given away to feed local families on Nov. 22 and 23.

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Two brothers work in unison to carry a free turkey donated by the Marlow Heights Community Center Nov. 22.

William Dunn, Marlow Heights Community Center facility director, talks with Deborah Jetter, Regional Manager, Hillcrest Heights Community Center, as he brings in more turkeys Nov. 22.

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Food safety tips for the holiday season

By Robins Air Force Base Public Health Office

Colder weather is settling in and it’s time for warm cider, pumpkin spice lattes, deepfried turkeys and visits from the relatives this holiday season.

Kids love being involved in cooking pies, cookies and other sweet treats, while most of us love to overindulge on all of the fantastic food.

With an overindulgence of foods like turkey, ham and potato salad, folks should be mindful of ways to keep food safe.

Here are some tips to ensure your holiday season stays joyful and merry: • Wash your hands. Possibly one of the easiest ways to prevent a foodborne illness is to keep your hands clean. Ensure you wash your hands prior to handling food, in between different tasks, after using the restroom, and after touching something such as you nose,

hair, face, or pets. You should wash your hands with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds to minimize cross contamination.

• Clean and sanitize food contact surfaces. Counters, cutting boards, knives, and other dishes should be washed after each use and prior to being used for a different food item.

Keep in mind that cloth rags can harbor bacteria if not properly cleaned; therefore, you can use paper towels with a homemade sanitizing solution (one capful of bleach per a gallon of water) to clean surfaces as needed.

• Keep foods separated.

Along with using separate utensils, foods should also be physically separated. Raw meats should go on the bottom shelf of a refrigerator, below any ready-to-eat foods. Foods should also be prepared on separate areas of the

counter.

• Invest in a food thermometer. Improper temperatures are a major factor in bacterial growth in food, which can lead to a foodborne illness.

Temperature matters: • Proper holding temperatures. Cold foods should be kept at 41 degrees or below and hot food should be kept at 135 degrees or above.

• Don’t overfill your refrigerator. Holidays means company which means a lot of food. Too much food in your refrigerator can lessen air circulation and slow down cooling.

• Properly cook foods to the right temperature. Don’t rely on the color of meats to determine doneness.

Typically, chicken-based foods should be cooked to 165 degrees for 15 seconds. Beef-based foods should be cooked to 155 degrees for 15 seconds, with the exception of

ground beef, which should be cooked to 165 degrees for 15 seconds. Pork and egg products should be cooked to 145 degrees for 15 seconds. When in doubt cook your food to 165 degrees for 15 seconds. Use a thermometer to make sure foods reach the right temperature to kill bacteria.

• All leftovers should be cooked thoroughly to at least 165 degrees for 15 seconds. If using a microwave, stir the food regularly for even heating.

• After cooking, you are sure to have leftovers.

Use shallow pans to help the food cool quicker and stir regularly, if possible.

Food should be cooled to 70 degrees within two hours and then to 41 degrees within four hours after that.

• Properly defrost the turkey. The sheer size of a turkey makes it a chore to thaw. When thawing

a turkey, it will take 24 hours per five pounds to thaw in the refrigerator.

Do not let the turkey sit out on the counter as the outside will thaw quickly and begin to gather bacteria while the inside stays firmly frozen. Another option is to buy the turkey fresh.

• Thoroughly cook all eggs and egg products. Eggs are a yummy treat around the holidays. Whether you are eating cookies, deviled eggs, or drinking eggnog, you are likely to come across this food item. Make sure you and your family are not eating raw or undercooked eggs.

Look out for ready-to-cook cookie dough as it could have raw eggs.

This time of year is meant for happiness and family. Just make sure you keep safety on your mind and enjoy all of that holiday food as you sit around the fireplace with friends and family. Happy holidays!

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