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Drug Take Back Day to be held on Saturday cluding from the home medicine c a b i n e t ,” Brooks said. Last year, Air Force “It is so important to pharmacies dispensed allow patients to dispose more than 15 million of unwanted medica- prescriptions to benefitions safely. Last Octo- ciaries. ber, 293 tons of prescrip“Unfortunately, as a tions drugs were turned result of changing health in across the United conditions, drug allerStates. We have patients gies or adverse drug rethat come to our pharactions, our beneficiaries macy all the time askend up with partially ing about disposal of used prescriptions filling medications. This is the easiest and safest way their medicine cabinets. to get rid of unwanted By getting rid of these medications. This ser- items at this event, our vice will also be free and homes and communities anonymous,” said Capt. become safer and it also Shamika Brooks, Chief minimizes impact to Pharmacy Operations the environment by ensuring medications are and Clinical Services. This initiative ad- properly disposed.” said dresses a vital public Lt. Col. Glenn Laird, safety and public health Pharmacy Flight Commander. issue. Pharmacy staff mem“Medications that languish in home cabi- bers, Air Force Alcohol nets are highly suscep- and Drug Abuse Pretible to diversion, mis- vention and Treatment Program use, and abuse. Studies ( A D A P T ) show that a majority Counselors and Security of abused prescription Forces will be on hand to drugs are obtained from address any questions or family and friends, in- concerns. BY MELANIE MOORE
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Air Force Reserve wife spearheads support for girls The organization integrates academic success, STAFF WRITER workforce training, life skill development and On Saturday, a free health and wellness into youth symposium for their mission to support registered girls ages 12- young people. Drummond 18 will be held from 9:30 is also the president of a.m.-2 p.m. in Lanham, HCDI International (HCMaryland. Social media, DI), which is a health care healthy relationships and management and technolbody image are planned ogy firm that will finance discussion topics that will the symposium. be addressed. The founder desires to Jean Drummond is a support military families business leader and phi- with youth who may be lanthropist who has been in need of support. Druma county resident for more mond’s passion to help than 25 years. She found- was partially inspired ed the Prince George’s by her own experiences. County-based nonprofit, Drummond’s husband, Institute for Creative Col. Jimmie Drummond, Community Initiatives currently serves in the (ICCI), in 2009. ICCI will host the launch event. see SUPPORT, page 4 BY ANDREA BLACKSTONE
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2014 | VOL. 3 NO. 38
Cancer victims remembered, advocacy work continues at 2014 Lights of Hope event BY ANDREA BLACKSTONE STAFF WRITER
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Lights of Hope event was held near the Capitol Reflecting Pool on Capitol Hill Sept 16. More than 15,000 Lights of Hope bags honored those who fought various types of cancer. Over 500 visits with legislators and staff were conducted during Lobby Day in Washington, D.C. Cancer advocates and volunteers communicated that finding a cure for cancer should be at the center of national debate, along with extending and improving the quality of life for cancer patients in America. Several members of Congress publicly proclaimed their support at the Lights of Hope evening event. Rep. Michael Fitzpatrick is a cancer survivor who offered remarks. “You got me to co-sponsor a couple of bills. We’re not done yet. This is a fight that we can’t give
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More than 600 people registered for the overall lobby day events. At least 200 people attended the speaking program during the Lights of Hope event.
up on. This is a fight that we must win,” Fitzpatrick said. The speaking portion of Lights of Hope ceremony opened with a personal account that was given by Maudra Bradley, ACS CAN’s lead volunteer in Indiana. Bradley said her mother, a longtime smoker, was diagnosed
with lung cancer in 2005. Bradley was a 26-year-old woman, when her mother died at the age of 56 in 2009. Christopher Hansen, president of ACS CAN, reminded attendees that the organization was launched 13 years ago to give patients a stronger voice in the halls of
government. The organization is currently the largest, most influential and effective volunteerled movement focused on implementing public policy to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families. Hansen said remarkable gains
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Andrews ECC contributes to safety, well-being 24/7 BY SENIOR AIRMAN MARIAH HADDENHAM
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The 779th Medical Group Emergent Care Center on Joint Base Andrews provides emergency medical services and transports patients to other facilities if necessary. The presence of the ECC contributes to the immediate health and well-being of each member on Andrews by tending to patients with
urgent conditions after hours. “We see approximately 60 patients per day for issues that can range from a sprain to cardiac issues,” said Maj. Joseph Thomas, 779th Medical Group Emergent Care Center flight commander. Members of Team Andrews whom become ill U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO with an urgent condition, meaning one that Maj. Joseph Thomas, 779th Medical Group Emerrequires treatment with- gent Care Center flight commander, and Senior Airman Kristine Perez, 779th MDG ECC medical techniin 24 hours, can come cian, care for a patient Sept. 11 in the ECC on Joint see ECC, page 6 Base Andrews.
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Hot tickets around town September 27
Barracks Row Fall Festival 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. 8th Street, SE Washington D.C. Enjoy events such as an ice-carving competition, the Military Chef ’s cook-off, live music, and popular petting zoos. For more information visit www.barracksrow.org/.
September 27
Clarendon Day 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Clarendon Metro 3100 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA 22201 Five stages are set up for music and dance lovers to listen to live bands all day. Kids will can climb, play, trampoline, listen to music, face-painting, storytelling and more in the Kid’s Zone. There will be arts and craft vendors as well as food from local restaurants. For more information visit clarendon.org/ clarendon-day.
September 27 - November 2
Six Flags America Fright Fest Noon-6 p.m. (every weekend) Six Flags America 13710 Central Ave. Bowie, MD Enjoy the spookiness of Thrills By Day and the terror Fright By Night. There is tons of family fun with Thrills By Day with Halloween-themed shows for the family and trick or treating for kids. For more information visit https://www.sixflags.com/america/ special-events/festival/fright-fest.
September 27-28
Crafty Bastards! Arts & Crafts Fair 10 a.m.-5p.m. Union Market 1309 5th Street NE Washington D.C. $5 The fair is an exhibition and sale of handmade alternative arts and crafts from independent artists presented by the Washington City Paper
September 28
Turkish Festival 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Freedom Plaza, Pennsylvania Avenue, NW between 12th and 14th Streets Turkish cuisine from local Washington DC restaurants: Kabobs, vegetarian dishes, pastries and desserts will be available for purchase. A kid’s tent will provide an interactive introduction to Turkey featuring hands-on activities that will provide children of all ages an afternoon full of educational fun and an opportunity to build and bring home their own artistic creations.
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Hispanic Heritage Month: A legacy of history it encompasses my family’s personal story, as well as the stories U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY of many others of Hispanic origin here at the Academy. America is great for a vast numBoth my parents were born in ber of reasons and although we Mexico and migrated to the U.S. can point out many reasons why as teenagers. My father, the oldour country so remarkable, I say est of eight children, would travel we owe our success largely to our with my grandfather to work as a diverse backgrounds and culture migrant during his summer breaks. within our nation. My mother, the oldest of three chilThis history of diversity has dren, would work all the hours she cast adaptability within our na- was able at a local convenience tion while forging the strength our store. She would then give my country bears today. grandparents her paycheck to keep The Defense Department, the a roof over their heads. Air Force and the Academy recogTheir strong work ethic is very nize that diversity is the key to suc- humbling to me and continues to cess and this is why we recognize encourage me to chase my dreams. Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. Even to this day, my parents 15-Oct.15, along with all our other continue this legacy. My father respecial cultural observances. tired as a senior master sergeant The observation of Hispanic after 21 years of active-duty service Heritage began in 1968 as Hispan- and my mother earned a variety of ic Heritage week, under President professional degrees in her profesLyndon B. Johnson, and was later sion. extended to 30 days by President “A legacy of history, a present of Ronald Reagan in 1988. action and a future of success,” inThe theme for this year’s His- corporates a presence of action, and panic Heritage Month is, “A legacy this is where my Academy classof history, a present of action and a mates and I currently reside. future of success.” This theme resoThis foundation of humility is nates with me personally because something we carry close as a conBY CADET 2ND CLASS STEVEN LUNA
stant reminder of how far we have come and how far we intend to go. Our diverse backgrounds are the fuel to continue to reach for our ambitions whether dealing with the challenge of Doolie year or the unfamiliarity of moving away from home. Our humble beginnings are what make us who we are today, individuals working hard through the past to become better for tomorrow. This leads to the last clause of the theme “...a future of success.” Our future continues to build on itself as more Hispanics pave roads to success for younger generations to follow. We want to proceed on our track of progression founded by our legacy of history. This legacy entangled with present actions allows for the future successes through the incorporation of diversity. It is the melting pot of cultures which allows for the differing thoughts and ideas to be present at the table of the U.S. The diversity for some, is part of their heritage, their daily lives and for others a hopeful future, but for cadets it is our strength - an essential component to making our country the greatest nation on Earth.
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anywhere,” he added. While most healthy adults are eligible to give The Armed Services Blood Pro- blood, some people may be deferred gram (ASBP) has served as the sole from donating temporarily or perprovider of blood for the United manently. For more information, States military since 1962. As a call the blood donor center at Waltri-service organization, it collects, ter Reed National Military Medical processes, stores and distributes Center at 301 295-2109. blood and blood products to service members and their families. It is Oldest P-40 The world’s oldest Curtis P-40B one of four national blood collection organizations. ASBP shares donors Warhawk fighter, which survived on military installations where the Japanese attack on Pearl Harthere are no military blood collec- bor, has been added to the Collings tion centers. Navy Capt. Roland Foundation, in Stow, Mass. A “very Fahie, ASBP director, said “We sup- generous sponsor” made possible port surgeries around the world, the foundation’s acquisition of the wherever blood is needed, in what- now-disassembled airplane from ever type or amount and in the the Fighter Collection in Duxford, right amount of time.” But he em- England, which obtained the plane phasized that all donor centers and in 2003. The Army Air Corps airtransfusion services are governed craft escaped destruction during by strict adherence to medical re- the attack in a maintenance hanstrictions in accordance with Food gar at Wheeler Field, Hawaii. Six and Drug Administration guidance. weeks later, the aircraft crashed ASBP resources are pre-positioned into a Hawaiian mountainside, killglobally to ensure rapid response ing its pilot. Recovery of the aircraft from casualty receiving and hos- began in 1985; restoration started pital ships, aircraft and other lo- four years later in Torrance, Calif. cales. “We’re the only distribution system that’s going to get you blood Quit Smoking Resources Cigarette smoking causes one of on the battlefield,” Fahie said. “Donations impact our mission of be- every five deaths in America, says ing able to support the warfighter the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention. Tobacco use is also the major cause of preventable diseaserelated illness and death in the United States. However, quitting tobacco can be a struggle, that’s why Tricare has resources available for those ready to quit. Quit Tobacco, Make Everyone Proud is a campaign to help military personnel, family members and retirees kick the habit. The campaign’s website www.ucanquit2.org offers online resources via a 24/7 online chat messenger, cigarette smoke facts, a help locator and a personalized outline to help smokers in their efforts to quit. Beneficiaries who want to quit or who’ve relapsed can call to talk with a trained smoking cessation coach who will assess their cessation process and recommend appropriate treatment and the resources to quit smoking or remain smoke free. 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.
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The Jewels shine on stage.
Sunny skies beckon music lovers to the 22nd Annual Bluebird Blues Festival BY LESLIE C. SMITH STAFF WRITER
Whether you like your blues classic – blues-rock, blues-funk, gospel blues – or maybe even tinged with a little hip hop and go-go, there was something for all blues lovers at the 22 Annual Bluebird Festival – Steppin’ with the Blues held Sept 20 at Prince George’s County Community College (PGCCC). The festival offered two stages: Nap Turner Stage, an indoor venue, and the main stage at Novak Field House. Along with the headliners – the acclaimed Holmes Brothers and The Jewels, former backing vocalists for James Brown – all-star acts included Anthony “Swamp Dog” Clark and The Blues Allstars, Nadine Rae and the Allstars, Hardway Connection, Mahajibee Blues, and Jesi Terrell and the Love Mechanic Band. Rick “Da’Gator” Bolling, WPFW-FM radio personality, served as the emcee and host of the main stage, with Barry Pearson, folklorist and noted blues historian/authority, professor of English at University of Maryland, College Park, hosting the Nap Turner stage. A blues workshop, moderated by Barry Lee Pearson, featured a discussion with Jesi Terrell, Jeff Scott, and Patrick “Big Head” Tevis and Tim Vitullo of Mahajibee where they explored the roots and evolution of blues, including different instruments used in blues music as well as blues’ shifting role in its community. “The blues tradition, like all traditions, changes and changes. It changes to meet the changing needs of every community,” Pearson remarked. Along with diverse offerings of musical artists, the family-friendly event featured several activities for children, including the Arts on a Roll van by Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation, face painting, and balloon sculptors. The arts area also featured the stylings of progressive hip-hop artist Christylez Bacon, where he delighted the crowd with his storytelling and renditions of songs featuring an African drum, acoustic guitar as well as highlighting his versatility with a display of his talent for oral percussion (human beat-box). “He’s so good. I really enjoy him. I have seen him on numerous occasions
Ulani Scott creates a masterpiece by the Arts on a Roll visual arts activities area.
Nadine Rae rocks the opening of her set as she asks if “You Wanna Get Funky?”
and I always enjoy it,” said Brenda Scott, enjoying the Christylez Bacon show. Some blues fans took to the makeshift dance floor in front of the main stage to “shake a tail feather” while others chose to sit while enjoying the music. Many took advantage of the numerous food and goods vendors. PGCCC partnered with NBC4, Maryland National Capital Parks and Planning Commission and Prince George’s County to present the 22nd Annual Bluebird Festival.
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SUPPORT, from page 1 U.S. Air Force Reserve and is assigned to the Air Force Review Board Agency at Joint Base Andrews. He is a flight surgeon who served in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. “When you look at the data around girls, families and the challenges, particularly with military families, we know that about 7.8 percent of all military members are single parents. We know that when there is a deployment, there can be changes in school performance, lashing out in anger and feelings of loss. There is an incredible need for support, whether it’s to the single parent, and/ or to the daughters and kids of military families,” Jean Drummond said. “When my husband went away, I had my kids. It was tough.” Drummond wrote a proposal to start a church military ministry at First Baptist Church of Glenarden. As a result, care packages are sent monthly to deployed service members. More youth and parents in the area are supported by ICCI with the help of a project manager, Emily Wilson. Wilson earned a Master of Education (MEd) degree in Elementary Education and was previously employed by Prince George’s County Public Schools as an educator. Collaborative partnerships initiated with schools
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In preparation for the Girl Code event, Jean Drummond discusses promotional materials and ways to reach other teens with Zoey Gao.
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Emily Wilson, ICCI’s program manager, prepares Natural Taylor for her first job that ICCI helped her to obtain. Taylor serves as a youth symposium coordination assistant.
like Charles H. Flowers High School are expected to increase. Wilson explained that a diverse group of women from the county who have different professions, called The Power Pack, will share information about their lives and provide motivation for girls, during the Girl Code Conference. An “Ask a Guy” segment will allow girls to ask questions to male leaders in a safe space. “I served as a facilitator, but the girls planned everything. As older people we always think we know what young people want, but we need to reach out to young people to
see what they want to talk about and see what they’re interested in,” Wilson said. “The community has truly embraced us. It is important for girls to see women who look like them doing amazing things, so that they know they have the capability of doing just that. They can do whatever it is that they put their minds to.” Jahneise Morris, 16, was one of four high school seniors who helped to plan the Girl Code Conference. “Planning this event was truly a magnificent experience. The reason I say magnificent is because of the amazing plan-
ning team and what we all believe in. There are so many teens who have no one to talk to or guide them. I know how it feels when I feel alone or scared to talk to other people, so planning Girl Code helped me open up and share my ideas with others. It gave me a chance to stand for what I believe in,” Morris said. Natural Taylor, 19, serves as the Girl Code conference assistant. Drummond reaches out to young women like Taylor, who recently landed her first job. Drummond describes Taylor as “a rising star who will make an impact if she stays on the right path.”
Taylor wants to help her peers, including military youth who may need support. “Selfesteem is a big thing with youth right now,” Taylor said, affirming the need for a girls’ conference. Drummond is already taking steps for the momentum of Girl Code to continue. A youth empowerment symposium will follow the launch event to allow mentoring in schools. Drummond plans to identify grant funds to host more events throughout the year. “As a health care provider, we know the importance of healthy lifestyles for young women. There are just so many challenges. I just feel like it’s incumbent upon the women of the county to rise to the occasion to give back to our young female adults. They’re the future of the county. There’s no better place to give back than home,” Drummond said. Visit www.iccintiatives.org for more information about ICCI and future events.
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AFDW Airmen participate in Star Spangled Spectacular The Airmen hoisted the 40 feet by 32 feet flag alongside service members from each branch of the armed forces, Fort McHenry staff, and volunteers. Four Airmen from the Air Force DisHekowczyk said his time as a memtrict of Washington were selected to ber of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard represent the Air Force in a flag-raising influenced how he felt preparing for the ceremony honoring the 200th anniver- event. sary of the National Anthem at Fort “I wanted to perform the task with McHenry in Baltimore, Sept. 14. the dignity and respect it deserved,” The AFDW Airmen who participated said the native of Colorado Springs, in the Star Spangled Spectacular flag Colorado. “I wanted to lend my past exraising were Staff Sgt. Chris Hekowcperiences and knowledge to anyone who zyk, AFDW; Airman 1st Class Rickey may have needed it, and contribute to Williams, 11th Comptroller Squadron; Tech. Sgt. Robbin Free, 779th Medical the event’s success in any way possible.” As the flag rose into the sky, Lange Operations Squadron; and Airman 1st knew this would be a moment she Class Jillian Lange, 844th Communicawouldn’t forget. tions Group. “The most memorable part was actu“I wasn’t aware of how unique the ally raising the flag when the national opportunity was until I arrived at the anthem started playing and seeing the venue,” said Hekowczyk, AFDW Ceremonies and Protocol Specialist. “(There fireworks go off all around,” said the naI) realized the significance of the event tive of Attleboro, Massachusetts. “It was and the fact it is only celebrated every a beautiful historic moment! I felt really 100 years make it truly a once in a life- proud being one of four people to represent the Air Force. It’s moments like time experience.” When Lange volunteered to help these that I remember why I joined in raise the flag she had no idea what the the first place, and that I love my counStar Spangled Spectacular flag raising try and my Air Force.” The week-long celebration themed entailed. “I didn’t really know what it was un- “Star-Spangled Spectacular” featured til I did research online about it; then I not only the joint service flag raising, got really excited to be a part of it,” said but also a performance by the Blue AnLange, 844 CG electrical instrumenta- gles, living history demonstrations, and tion technician. a fireworks display. BY MASTER SGT. TAMMIE MOORE AIR FORCE DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON PUBLIC AFFAIRS
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Be ready with National Preparedness Month BY STAFF SGT. MATT DAVIS
AIR FORCE DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON PUBLIC AFFAIRS
The clouds begin to turn grey and the wind picks up. A weather alert howls on the TV—your area is under a tornado warning, and you have moments to respond. Your family scrambles to the most protected part of the house. There you have supplies to weather the storm and recover when it’s over. You breathe a sigh of relief, because you had planned for the worst. “It is important to be prepared because disaster may strike at any time with little to no warning. Information is key,” said 1st Lt. Colin Slade, 11th Mission Support Group Readiness and Emergency Management commander. “Ensuring your family knows what to do and where to go in a disaster is half the battle.” An emergency kit should contain such things as first aid supplies, enough food and water to last 72 hours, personal medications, radios and flashlights with batteries, printed maps or an atlas, and any other important documents, said Slade. September is National Preparedness Month. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has coordinated with organizations and communities across the nation to help everyone be aware of the hazards in their area and how to prepare form them, said Allison Van Lare, Air Force District of Washington Emergency Management functional area manager. “National Preparedness Month is designed to increase awareness of emergency preparedness resources and practices. There are numerous events occurring around the National Capital Region that are aimed to provide useful information to families on how to prepare for disasters,” said Van Lare “The information is
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Pictured is an emergency kit, which should contain such things as first aid supplies, enough food and water to last 72 hours, personal medications, radios and flashlights with batteries, printed maps or an atlas, and any other important documents. National Preparedness Month is part of the America’s Preparathon hosted by FEMA which is a campaign to raise awareness within communities to know hazards in their region. Ready.gov provides resources to gather information and how to respond if your area is affected by a natural or man-made emergency situation.
always readily available to Airmen and dependents, but the hope is that this month inspires people to re-assess and re-energize their family’s readiness.” This month, Airmen can plan how to respond according to different types of emergencies. Localizing hazards that are close to where you live and work are just one
of many steps taken to being prepared. Having to stay or leave an area can mean different preparations and specialized plans for Airmen with families. Preparations will greatly increase your family’s ability to survive a disaster and weather any storm, said Slade. “You should not be asking these questions at the time of a disaster. It has been said that when the time to perform arrives, the time to prepare has passed,” said Slade. Training for these scenarios could potentially provide lifesaving skills to protect you and your family, according to www.Ready.gov. “Being in the military, we understand the value in training and preparation is the heartbeat of the military,” said U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Timothy McKeithen, speaking on military family readiness in a video posted at www.ready.gov. “Being prepared and knowing what to do in a crisis makes all the difference in the world. It’s your responsibility as a service member to ensure your family is ready and prepared for any crisis.” Some things to consider when preparing with your family are having a family communication plan, creating an emergency kit, and knowing local evacuation routes. Another good resource to help train and assist in relief efforts with your family is finding local volunteer opportunities. The Federal Emergency Management Agency ends National Preparedness Month with “America’s Prepareathon!” This kicks off on September 30th with 50 states taking action to prepare their region for hazards they may encounter. Activities can range from community disaster exercises to a conversation with your family about having a plan. To learn more about National Preparedness Month visit www.BeReady.af.mil and www.Ready.gov. For information concerning your region contact your local emergency management flight.
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to the ECC to be treated within their facility and discharged. If the ECC is not equipped to treat the patient’s specific ailment, they will be transported to a facility that best meets their needs. “We have three or more ambulances ready to go at any time,” said Master Sgt. Kenneth Horst, 779th MDG ECC NCO in charge. Along with contributing to the bases well-being, Horst enjoys aiding the education of newer Airmen in his unit. The mentoring Airmen receive helps them become a vital part of the ECC and its mission here. “The most gratifying part of my job is seeing how our treatment of a patient’s illness or injury affects them during our care, but I really enjoy being able to see the younger Airmen develop and learn new skills and techniques,” Horst said. “We teach them things that they weren’t taught in technical school, allowing them to grow from their basic education into more well developed Airmen who are able to use critical thinking skills in their everyday life.” The 779th ECC is not considered an emergency room because they do not facilitate over-night patients. Service members in danger of losing life, limb or eyesight due to illness or injury are advised to call 522 for emergency services on Joint Base Andrews. The ECC provides ambulance service for emergencies occurring on JBA. Urgent care is for illness or injury that requires treatment within 24 hours but is not life-threatening, for example, migraine headaches, earaches, toothaches, sprains or a fever. For more information, call the main phone line during duty hours at 999-1212 for an acute appointment or go directly to the ECC. After duty hours, call the ECC at 857-2333 to reach an on-call provider after duty hours.
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TEAM ANDREWS PARTICIPATES IN POW/MIA RUN
U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTOS/STAFF SGT. NICHELLE ANDERSON
Members of Joint Base Andrews participate in the 24-hour POW/MIA Vigil Run Sept. 18-19 on Joint Base Andrews. More than 400 military and civilians participated in the run. During the entirety of the event members carried the POW/ MIA Flag around the Virginia track. The run was held to coincide with National POW/ MIA Remembrance Day which is held the third Friday of September each year in honor of those who were prisoners of war and those who are still missing in action.
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Hydrocodone containing products require new prescription BY MELANIE MOORE
79TH MEDICAL WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has decided to place HYDROCODONE and all HYDROCODONE containing combination drugs from DEA Schedule III into DEA Schedule II of the Federal Controlled Substances Act. This change applies to all military pharmacies within the National Capital Region. The HYDROCODONE containing combination drugs affected by this change include: • Hydrocodone/acetaminophen (NORCO) 10/325MG TAB • Hydrocodone/acetaminophen (NORCO) 5/325MG TAB • Hydrocodone/acetaminophen (NORCO) 7.5/325MG TAB
• Hydrocodone/acetaminophen (HYCET) 7.5/325MG/15ML SOLUTION What does this mean for patients within the National Capital Region? If you have a prescription for one of the above drugs and have refills remaining, the pharmacy will continue to dispense refills until April 8, 2015. After Oct. 6 all new prescriptions will be limited to a 30 day supply with no refills and the prescription will expire 6 months after the date it was written. Your provider will need to enter a new prescription each time for any additional drug quantities. For questions related to any prescription please contact your Primary Care Manager or pharmacy teams if you have any questions regarding this conversion and your care plan.
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CURE, from page 1 have been made in the area of life expectancy, due to groundbreaking cancer treatments. Robert Hugin, the keynote speaker, is chairman and CEO of Celgene, a biopharmaceutical company. Hugin stressed that health care workers and policy makers should remember that the patient must always be at the center of everything they do. Hugin also informed that cancer prevention is critical. “Too many people die from cancer, because they don’t either have access to, or don’t have the information to get the kind of diagnostic and care that they should early on to avoid death. We have not made enough progress. The progress is not fast enough. We have to accelerate our efforts. We have to increase the funding for the NIH and for the National Cancer Institute,” Hugin said. Volunteers like Shayla Clarke and Beth Ann Balalaos traveled from various parts of the U.S. to attend the 2014 Leadership Summit and Lobby Day. Several members in Clarke’s family were diagnosed with
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15,000 Lights of Hope bags that put a name and face with the fight to cure cancer were placed around the Capitol Reflecting Pool on Capitol Hill.
cancer. Clarke noted she would like for other families not to have to feel the burdens that she and her loved ones faced.
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“We went to Capitol Hill today, and we did some lobbying. We were asking the Congress to pass bills and vote on different things to make sure that we find the cure for cancer. It went really well. We got a lot of yeses. Hopefully, all of the bills will go through. Hopefully, we will have more funding for cancer research and prevention,” Balalaos said. CEO of the American Cancer Society and ACS CAN, Dr. John Seffrin, is credited with being a leading figure in the fight against cancer. He has reportedly been working to fight the disease for four decades. “We need to do three things to finish the fight. We need to redouble our research efforts, and the fact that we’re not able to fund NIH at the levels we were is a travesty. We’ve got to find a way to get that done. We have to promote prevention and public policy throughout the country. We have to provide access to quality health care to everyone,” he said, during his remarks. After the ceremony, Donna Rennick looked at the Lights of Hope, while reflecting on the event and her experiences. The Virginia Beach, Virginia, volunteer is a lead advocate and 15-year cancer survivor. At the time when she was diagnosed, Rennick had limited information about how to deal with cancer beyond treatment related information she was given, until unexpected help was offered. Within 24 hours, a cancer survivor and American Cancer Society volunteer called to meet with her. “Even though she wasn’t a medical person, she still had walked that walk before. After I went through all of my treatments, I said, ‘I have to get involved.’ I’m here to give back,” Rennick said. Rennick reportedly took advantage of many forms of support that the American Cancer Society offered. Now that she is cancer free, she coordinates Reach to Recovery in her area. “As long as I can put one foot in front of the other, I’m going to keep going. I thank the Lord and I thank the American Cancer Society. They were really there for me. In my mother’s era, or my grandmother’s era, men and women weren’t surviving. We’ve come a long way. There is hope out there.”
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 the Security Forces solve a crime or prevent a criminal act, please contact BDOC (Base Defense Operations Center) at 301-981-2001, CRIME STOP LINE 981-2677 (COPS, or the investigations section at 301-981-5656). Sept. 14 at 2:58 am: Security Forces received a call stating a vehicle struck the perimeter fence line. There were no reported injuries to the driver. The vehicle was rendered inoperable and was towed by a civilian towing company. Sept. 14 at 8:47 am: An individual contacted Security Forces stating damage to their vehicle. The individual stated that he noticed the damage after attending a commander’s call at the base theater. The damage consisted of a dent and paint transfer. Patrols responded and accomplished reports. Sept. 15 at 3:05 pm: An individual contacted Security Forces stating damage to their vehicle. The individual noticed the damage after parking at The Club at Andrews. The damage consisted of paint transfer and cracks. Patrols responded and accomplished reports.
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There has been an increase in reported vehicle accidents on the installation. If you are involved in an accident, stop and call Security Forces at 301-981-2001. For reporting any emergencies or non-emergencies please feel free to utilize the ‘LiveSafe’ app. ‘LiveSafe’ is an anonymous reporting app that can be downloaded for free on your smart device.
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