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Young girl crowned Miss D.C. Jr. Preteen U.S.A.

BY PAUL BELLO JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

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Kalli Carrillo, a six year old girl from Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, was recently crowned Miss District of Columbia Jr. Preteen U.S.A. Ambassador.

WASHINGTON -- Kalli Carrillo, a six year old girl from Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB), has the proud distinction of being Miss District of Columbia Jr. Preteen U.S.A. Ambassador. She was recently crowned following her participation in the 2013 U.S.A. Ambassador Pageant, which focuses on promoting success, leadership, integrity, character and confidence among young people in local communities across the nation.

The pageant is about natural beauty, so there are no swimsuit competitions and no make-up is allowed. It emphasizes greatly on community service by holding projects and events like this throughout the year. The daughter of Air Force Staff Sgt. Wayne Carrillo and his wife, Elizabeth, young Kalli competed in

Heads-up when using headphones on base

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the division of Jr. Preteen (7-9 years old). It was her first pageant ever and something her family will never forget.

“She was born into the military life. She admires her daddy so much, as well as all the other men and women who serve for this country,” said a proud Elizabeth Carrillo. “When she helps the military community, she says it makes her feel like she is doing like her daddy does every day. Helping people when they need it.”

Later this August, young Kalli will be traveling to Tampa, Fla. where she will join other girls from across the country to compete for the national title of Jr. Preteen U.S.A. Until then, she plans on continuing her community service by participating alongside her mother in the Susan G. Komen 5K Breast Cancer Awareness Race in downtown Washington, D.C. May 11.

WASHINGTON -- Now that the weather is turning, and spring is finally here, you may want to exercise outside, instead of hitting the gym. You are welcome to listen to music as part of your workout routine, but as a reminder, there are specific rules that regulate the use of headphones on base.

While walking, running, bicycling, skating, or skateboarding on the roads or streets on base, headphone use is prohibited. Wearing headphones while exercising on the roadways hinders your ability to recognize alarms, or sirens from emergency vehicles. Additionally, it impairs your cognizance of other vehicular traffic around you, increasing your potential for injury.

The JBAB Safety Office suggests, that if you want to listen to music through headphones while you enjoy activities outdoors, stick to designated jogging and walking paths, or recreational areas away from vehicular traffic. Headphones are authorized for use in these areas.

Naval Services FamilyLine wins D.C. Brackets for Good championship

BY TAMARA CALANDRA SPECIAL TO JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING

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Gina Buzby and Margo de Windt perform a parody of the popular NBC morning show Kathie Lee & Hoda, to generate support for the Naval Services FamilyLine during its participation in the recent Washington D.C. Brackets For Good fundraising drive.

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WASHINGTON -- March Madness may be behind us in the NCAA basketball world, but one volunteer military organization scored big in a local brackets competition.

Naval Services FamilyLine competed against seven other nonprofit groups in the first-ever Washington DC Brackets For Good Championship. The fundraising idea was the brainchild of several Butler Bulldogs alumni and fans after watching their beloved team lose two years in row

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back in 2010 and 2011 in Indiana.

Despite the losses, Matt McIntyre and Matt Duncan said they were inspired by how the entire city of Indianapolis rallied around Butler and the tournament. They began to wonder if that energy and excitement could be put to good use.

“What if we created an online bracket system that helped raise money for Indianapolis nonprofits? We are Hoosiers, after all,” recalled McIntyre. The idea was born, and they took the ball and ran beyond the court with it.

The duo enlisted the help of David Cornelius, friend and web-

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site developer, to launch the first tournament, which tipped off last year in Indianapolis. In just 21 days, more than $34,000 was donated to eight youth and education focused organizations across Central Indiana.

“Brackets for Good, or “BFG”, turns the act of making a donation into a game,” McIntyre explained. Through an online bracket set-up similar to those used during the Men’s College Basketball Tournament, teams – or participating nonprofits – are matched up to “play” one an-

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SAR crew joins rescue efforts in Chesapeake Bay emergency

BY CONNIE HEMPEL NAS PATUXENT RIVER PUBLIC AFFAIRS

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Search and Rescue crews practice water recovery near the East Basin, skills they used during a mutual aid rescue April 20.

PATUXENT RIVER, Md. -- It was a brisk, windy Saturday morning as anglers, including a group of six trying their luck in a 25-foot fishing boat, headed out on the Chesapeake Bay for opening day of rockfish season.

Battling waves of 3-5 feet, 2 miles from Point Lookout State Park on April 20, the boat’s owner/operator made a phone call for help as the vessel began to take on water. At 8:30 a.m., not too long after that emergency call, communications with the vessel were lost — the boat had capsized.

Hearing the chatter over the maritime radio, Pax’s Search and Rescue (SAR) crew were at the ready.

“The nearest units capable of airborne water rescue are the Coast Guard units in Atlantic City [N.J.] and Elizabeth City [N.C.],” said Lt. Cmdr. Gregory Rowland, an NAS Patuxent River SAR pilot.

“But that’s pretty far off. We’re the only ones with that capability in this area because we can handle the medical issues and have rescue swimmers who can come to the aid of persons in the water.”

On that day, the four-person SAR water rescue crew included: pilot Rowland, with 14 years experience; copilot Lt. Daniel Lefler, with 14 years experience; crew chief Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 1st Class John McCracken, with eight years experience, and the swimmer, Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 3rd Class Tanner Williams, with three years experience.

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checks, Lefler said Pax’s SAR crew were quick to join in the rescue efforts of Coast Guard St. Inigoes, the Maryland Natural Resources Police, Maryland State Police Trooper 7 helicopter, and the Ridge and Valley Lee volunteer fire companies.

It took the crew just 7 minutes from Pax to arrive on scene where they immediately saw the overturned boat among the floating debris. As they hovered to assess the situation, they decided to back off a bit to not impede the rescue operations below.

The crew said they began surveying the scene’s surrounding waters, taking into consideration how winds and currents were shifting the wreckage and its items below.

The crew focused in on some floating gear they noticed near the rescue boats earlier that had been carried off by the current. Hovering 70 feet over the gear, they decided to lower Williams, the rescue swimmer, to investigate.

Donned in a dry suit with a thermal layer underneath, Williams dove into the 50-degree water.

“I didn’t see anyone when I got in the water; just debris,” he said.

“Then, I saw a nautical ladder with a life jacket wrapped around it.”

But, after swimming to the ladder and inspecting the area around it, Williams found nothing.

“Then, I looked underwater,” he said, “and there were rope lines descending down, but nothing attached them.”

With his underwater visibility limited to just a foot, Williams began pulling the lines up.

“One of [the lines] was actually attached to the victim’s ankle,” he said. “As I started pulling, he started to come up with it.”

Then, it was a matter of untangling the victim, getting him in the basket and up to the helicopter.

“When you’re looking for someone out at sea, you know they’re going to be in some state of shock, but not to that extent,” McCracken said about the limp body they pulled from the water.

With Rowland and Lefler at the stick, McCracken and Williams were in the back providing emergency medical care trying to revive the victim during the 15-minute flight to St. Mary’s hospital.

“You just have to do what you’re trained to do,” McCracken said.

Having the nearly year-long technical training school under their belt and continual training with hospital corpsmen on station, McCracken and Williams are skilled in performing basic lifesaving techniques, such as CPR, splinting, tourniquets and making head-to-toe medical assessments.

But, none of the crew had ever experienced a rescue such as this.

“We’ve done medivacs, but never an over water rescue,” McCracken and the crew agreed.

According to Coast Guard St. Inigoes, the six on the capsized vessel were a couple, their teenage son and three friends, and not everyone wore a life vest.

“Just like a seat belt, people think it’s not cool so they don’t wear it,” Rowland said about life vests. “All it takes is one time.”

Officials are investigating the cause of the accident. Out of the six pulled from the water that day, two died.

New under secretary sworn in during Pentagon ceremony

BY THE AIR FORCE NEWS SERVICE WASHINGTON -- The Senate confirmed the nomination of Eric Fanning to become the next under secretary of the Air Force April 18 and he began his transition into the office after being sworn in April 29.

“On behalf of the more than 690,000 men and women of the U.S. Air Force, I want to welcome Eric to our Air Force family,” said Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley. “He will be a tremendous asset to our Air Force and our leadership team. His diverse background in national security matters, coupled with this communications and congressional experience, will enable him to be a champion for our Airmen and their families during this challenging time in the Department of Defense.”

President Obama nominated Fanning Aug. 1, 2012. At that time, he was serving as the deputy under secretary and deputy chief management officer for the Department of the Navy.

“I have been immensely proud

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Mr. Eric Fanning was sworn in April 29 as the next under secretary of the Air Force during a Pentagon ceremony. to serve these last four years with the men and women of the Navy and the Marine Corps, and I look forward to being part of the Air Force family,” Fanning said. “I am honored by this opportunity and look forward to stand beside Secretary Donley in making sure the men and women of this great service receive the support they need

in undertaking the mission of defending our country.”

The Air Force has been without an under secretary since June 2012, when then-Under Secretary of the Air Force Erin Conaton was appointed to under secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness. Dr. Jamie Morin was appointed to serve as the acting un-

der secretary in July 2012.

“I want to thank Jamie for his dedication to the team as the acting under secretary of the Air Force these last ten months. His command of complex issues and tireless efforts ensured the best interests of the Airmen, their families and the Air Force remained at the forefront of every decision,” Donley said. “We will continue to benefit from his leadership as he continues his role as the assistant secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller.”

The under secretary is responsible for Air Force matters on behalf of the Secretary of the Air Force to include the organizing, training, equipping and providing for the welfare of its Total Force Airmen and their families. He will oversee the service’s annual budget of more than $110 billion, and serve as acting secretary of the Air Force in Donley’s absence. Fanning will also serve as the chief management officer of the Air Force, the senior Air Force energy official, and the focal point for space within Air Force Headquarters.

Fanning served as the deputy under secretary and deputy chief

management officer for the Department of the Navy since 2009.

Prior to that position, he was deputy director of the Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism. Fanning joined the commission staff from CMG, a strategic communications firm, where he was managing director.

From 2001 to 2006, he was senior vice president for Strategic Development at Business Executives for National Security, or BENS, a Washington, DC-based think tank, where he was in charge of international programs and all regional office operations in six cities across the country.

Previously, Fanning worked at Robinson, Lerer & Montgomery, another strategic communications firm. He also worked on the national and foreign assignment desks at CBS National News in New York and has held various political positions in Washington, D.C. He was a research assistant with the House Armed Services Committee, a special assistant in the Immediate Office of the Secretary of Defense, and associate director of political affairs at the White House.

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NDW leadership recognized by FEMA for Hurricane Sandy response

BY PATRICK GORDON NDW WATERLINE WRITER

WASHINGTON -- Naval District Washington (NDW) leadership was recently recognized by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator W. Craig Fugate, for their exceptional support of regional emergency preparedness efforts during Hurricane Sandy last October.

Fugate sent letters of thanks to regional Navy Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officers (NEPLOs) Capt. Dean Blaha, Commanding Officer, NDW NEPLO; Capt. Dan Hable, FEMA Headquarters NEPLO; and now retired Capt. Michael VanBrocklin, commandant, Naval District Washington NEPLO. “Thank you for your outstanding efforts in FEMA’s National Response Coordination Center during Hurricane Sandy response and recovery operations,” Fugate wrote to the officers. “Your expertise, professionalism and sense of duty were instrumental in creating a unified response to save lives, minimize damage and set the conditions for a long-term recovery for over 8 million of our fellow citizens.”

Fugate further thanked the NEPLO captains by adding that their help was part of the overall response effort by the Department of Defense (DOD) as a whole. In the letters, Fugate said that DOD rapidly provided over 50 large-scale generators and 1.43 million gallons of fuel to ensure first responders and survivors could continue their missions and care for their families.

“Additionally, DOD executed 75 strategic airlift missions to transport 299 power restoration vehicles and 487 technicians to the affected area. Also, the department transported and operated over 100 largevolume pumps to dewater major transportation nodes including the New York City

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John Gogoll, building manager for Naval Reactors at the Washington Navy Yard inspects the draining of water-inflated property protectors (WIPPs) Oct. 30, 2012. The WIPPs were used to protect against potential flooding caused by Hurricane Sandy. Naval District Washington leadership was recently recognized by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator W. Craig Fugate, for their exceptional support of regional emergency preparedness efforts during the storm. subway system,” said Fugate. “And, while all this was unfolding, the U.S. military delivered over 6.2 million meals and thousands of cots and blankets to ease the suffering of those affected by this catastrophic storm.”

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we provided support to the District of Columbia Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency, as it did look for a period of time like Sandy might significantly impact the local D.C. community,” said Blaha. “In addition, Captains Dan Hable, Mike VanBrocklin and I provided support to FEMA at the National Response Coordination Center in South West D.C. We worked through this event to help ensure DOD support was provided when requested by state and local officials. Although the greater D.C. area was not significantly impacted, the areas along the east coast were dramatically affected. The support that DOD provided during this event was coordinated with FEMA, and our NEPLOs helped to make that happen.”

Though pleased that he and members of his staff were recognized for their efforts during the hurricane, Blaha also said that he and his NEPLO staff were a small part of the greater response effort during the storm.

“Across the country many of our fellow NEPLOs participated, as well as many hundreds of other members of the Department of Defense,” said Blaha. “Each of them deserves the same accolades.”

In spite of this modesty, Fugate let each of the three NDW NEPLOs know how much he and the FEMA staff appreciated their dedication to service when their country was in need.

“The needs of those affected by Hurricane Sandy will not instantly fade,” said Fugate. “Indeed, many will have to rebuild from scratch. I want you to know, however, that your efforts in coordinating DOD’s contribution to the unified response have given them the best possible chance at a successful long-term recovery. Your actions, and those of your team, are a credit to the U.S. Navy and the Department of Defense.

Thank you.”

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Nay accepting STA-21 applications

BY NAVAL SERVICE TRAINING COMMAND PUBLIC AFFAIRS GREAT LAKES, Ill. -- The Seaman-to-Admiral (STA-21) commissioning program, which provides an opportunity for qualified Sailors to receive college educations and Navy commissions, is soliciting applications for fiscal year 2014, as announced in NAVADMIN 102/13 April 23.

The deadline for submitting application packages is July 1.

“We are proud of the STA-21 program and the amazing Sailors who receive their commissions through it,” said Rear Adm. Dee Mewbourne, commander, Naval Service Training Command (NSTC). “STA-21 officer candidates and their families benefit from the educational opportunity afforded them at our nation’s premier universities. Completing their degree in 36 months, they remain on active duty with full pay and allowances and the Navy pays up to $10,000 per year in support of their tuition, fees and books. STA-21 is truly an investment in Sailors as it shapes our officer corps of the future.”

Application packages must be postmarked on or before the July 1 deadline date. Early submission is preferred, as this will allow feedback to the Sailor for submission of missing or illegible documents. The deadline for submission of additional documentation to an applicant’s package is August 1.

Before earning their degrees, STA-21 applicants must attend

the Naval Science Institute (NSI) course at Officer Training Command (OTC), Naval Station Newport, R.I., prior to beginning college studies at an NROTC-affiliated college or university.

STA-21/NSI is an eight-week course of intense officer preparation and indoctrination. Course enrollment is timed to allow college entrance during summer or fall semesters/quarters after selection.

“I assessed what I could do in my rate as a Machinist’s Mate compared to what I could do as an officer and I felt I could contribute the most to the Navy by joining the officer ranks,” said Officer Candidate and former Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Joseph Page, 21, from Indianapolis. “I thought becoming an officer would maximize my qualities and my potential and that’s how I could give the most to the Navy.”

Page, who came from Nuclear Prototype School in Charleston, S. C., plans on attending the Citadel Military College in Charleston and then join the Navy’s submarine community.

“This has been a great learning experience for me,” said Page.

I haven’t been out in the fleet yet but STA-21 and NSI has been a great place to gather information from those in my class that came from the fleet. I received a lot of valuable input from my classmates and received a feel for what I’ll need to do once I get to the fleet as an officer.”

Both Page and Electronics Technician 3rd Class and Officer Candidate Brianna Smith, 22,

from Erie, Pa., were put in charge of their class of 50 officer candidates.

“It was an amazing opportunity and has been a great experience and will help prepare us for what’s to come,” said Smith.

“You get your college education while learning about leadership roles.”

Smith plans on attending North Carolina State University in Raleigh, N.C., and then looks to be a Nuclear Warfare Officer on a ship or submarine out of Naval Station Norfolk, Va. Smith also attended Nuclear Prototype School but in Ballston Spa, N. Y., before attending STA-21/NSI in Newport.

The STA-21 program benefits Sailors as well as the Navy. The average candidate has at least two years and in most cases more than four years of observed performance which assists in the process of selecting the most qualified Sailors to receive a commission.

Additionally, STA-21 candidates are on average older than most midshipmen, bringing a maturity directly reflected in the more than 90 percent completion rate STA-21 program candidates boast. Many Sailors involved in the STA-21 program already have some college credit, and some candidates finish ahead of the three years allotted to earn a degree.

“Students reporting for NSI should expect an intense academic program,” said Lt. Jason Gilmore, assistant operations officer and head of this year’s

STA-21/NSI class. “In eight short weeks they will complete six curriculum modules. It would be real easy for a student to fall behind if they don’t arrive ready to hit the books. Our intent at NSI is not only to provide these students with a solid basis in Naval Science, but to also establish a foundation of good study habits in an intense academic environment as these students adjust from life in the fleet to life at a University.

In the STA-21 program, as it is in many competitive selection processes, it is often a candidate’s extra efforts which can result in selection.”

Lt. Justin Neff, a division officer and NSI instructor at OTC, called the the STA-21 program “an awesome opportunity for motivated Sailors that are looking to get an education, and advance their career.”

Neff, who was in one of the first STA-21 class at OTC Newport in March 2003 and commissioned after graduating from Old Dominion University in May 2006 also said, “One of the best things about STA-21 is that it is your job to go to school. You don’t have to worry about pay or housing or standing watches on a ship or sub. You go to school and in three years (or less) you can earn your degree and a commission.”

Neff was a Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Electrical) 1st Class when he applied for STA21.

“I wanted to get the most out of my Navy career and for me, Seaman-to-Admiral was the best way to go,” said Neff. “STA-21 has

opened the door for a wealth of opportunities for me.”

Reporting seniors who feel they have a Sailor with the potential to be selected by STA-21 should comment on their leadership skills and potential in their performance evaluations early in their career. These comments are highly regarded by the boards, even in junior Sailors who’s time on board, time in grade or peer ranking will not allow their evaluations to be fully consistent with the comments.

Selectees will be announced by a NAVADMIN in October 2013.

Questions concerning this program should be directed to command career counselors or to the NSTC Officer Development directorate at (850) 452-9563.

Headquartered on Naval Station Great Lakes, Ill., Mewbourne and NSTC oversees 98 percent of initial officer and enlisted accessions training for the Navy. This includes the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) at more than 160 colleges and universities, Officer Training Command (OTC) on Naval Station Newport, R.I., Recruit Training Command (RTC), the Navy’s only boot camp, at Great Lakes, Ill., and Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) and Navy National Defense Cadet Corps (NNDCC) citizenship development programs at more than 600 high schools worldwide.

For more information about the STA-21 program, visit https:// www.sta-21.navy.mil.

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First Lady announces certification plan for veteran jobs

BY TERRI MOON CRONK AMERICAN FORCES PRESS SERVICE

WASHINGTON -- First Lady Michelle Obama today unveiled the new Information Technology Training and Certification Partnership to put thousands of service members to work with industry-recognized IT certifications in hand before they leave the military.

Obama, who made the announcement at the White House Forum on Military Credentialing and Licensing at the White House, said a public-private partnership will offer the certification program.

“This new partnership will provide up to 161,000 service members with the chance to gain the certifications they need for 12 different high-demand, high-paying technology careers ... from IT security analysts to computer programmers to quality assurance engineers,” she noted.

The program is expected to

garner more than 1.8 million jobs by 2020, with salaries of more than $81,000, a White House fact sheet indicated.

“More than 1 million service members will be hanging up their uniforms and transitioning to civilian life ... on top of the hundreds of thousands of veterans and military spouses already out there looking for work,” the first lady said.

Obama said that too often, men and women in uniform come home to find that the training and experience they’ve received in the military doesn’t count toward civilian employment, “or they discover that the credits they’ve earned in military courses don’t transfer when they enroll in college, so they’re turned away from jobs that they’re more than qualified to do.”

Obama called military members highly skilled, hard-working and dedicated people.

The new credentialing ini-

tiative is in line with President Barack Obama’s partnerships with the manufacturing sector for service members to gain highdemand advanced manufacturing certifications. It also ties in with the recently developed DOD Military Credentialing and Licensing Task Force, and the first lady’s February challenge to governors to take executive or legislative action for service members to get the credentials they need to transition to the civilian labor market by the end of 2015.

“We’re here today ... not just for our veterans and our military families, but for our economy and for the future of our country,” Obama told members of four roundtables who helped to launch today’s event and will work to streamline the credentialing program.

Members of the roundtables represented the Defense Department and the military services, the private sector, industry trade associations, unions, educational

institutions, state legislatures, veterans service organizations and state licensing boards.

“In recent months, we’ve seen leaders across this country starting to solve this problem,” Obama said of veteran unemployment. “We have seen dozens of governors and state legislators passing laws that clear away all the red tape so that veterans and military spouses can get the licenses they need for the jobs they’re qualified for.”

Obama emphasized that changing laws is just the beginning, noting that “even the best laws in the world won’t make a difference until companies are actually making those job offers, schools are accepting those credits, and our veterans and military spouses are actually collecting those paychecks that they need to take care of their families.”

The first lady encouraged roundtable members to work together to find the gaps in the veterans unemployment system and

find ways to close them, and to share ideas.

“If you have a program or a curriculum that’s working at your school, hospital or company, we want you to share the information here. Tell people about it, ... because we have to be prepared to accept our military members, our veterans and service members wherever they land in this country after their service,” she said.

Industry leaders that will help support the initiative are Cisco Systems, Microsoft Corp., Oracle, CompTIA NetApp, Hewlett-Packard, Futures, Global Knowledge, Gogo Training and SANS Institute and Global Information assurance Certification, according to White House officials.

“We are not going to stop until all our veterans and military families have good jobs ... jobs they deserve ... jobs that they’ve earned, jobs that will help them build their careers and create a better future for their children,” Obama said.

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other, earning points when supporters visit the site and make a donation to the organization of their choice. One dollar is worth one point, and after each round the team with the most points advances to the next round. Every organization keeps 100 percent of the money donated to them, regardless if they advance or not. The winning “team” is awarded a grand prize, courtesy of a local sponsor.

BFG debuted in Washington, DC this year, and caught the attention of Navy Services FamilyLine – a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to improving the quality of life for every Navy family. Founded in 1965, this volunteer organization has been providing resources and mentorship to Navy families worldwide.

According to McIntyre, the Washington, DC Brackets for Good Championship was nothing shy of an epic event in BFG history.

“Supporters of both Naval Services FamilyLine (NSFL) and The William James Foundation (WJF) exchanged the lead and momentum swings all week,” he recalled. “Both

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling organizations used social media to promote their participation and request the help of their supporters. In fact, we even saw some custom video production from NSFL – which may have been the ‘secret sauce!’”

Naval Services FamilyLine chairman Gina Buzby along with board member Margo deWindt performed a skit that mimicked the popular NBC Today morning show, Kathie Lee & Hoda. The crew even had a makeshift Rockefeller Square studio at the Washington Navy Yard, where NSFL is headquartered.

“Both videos, the first and the celebratory second, were taped on the primary – and only - take,” Buzby said. Mainly, because we didn’t have a whole lot of time with the normal NSFL work routine and considering the volunteers’ schedules and other commitments. Plus, as Margo put it, – it was nice to keep everything ‘light and organic.’ That, in our opinion, translated into ‘hilarious!’”

The fun and hilarity apparently worked for a good cause. McIntyre said the DC Championship had everyone on the edge of their seats all week, but the action really heated up in the last few minutes of the round. With just 10 min-

utes left in the round, the Naval Services FamilyLine trailed The William James Foundation 2,929 to 3,565.

“At 11:58:30 p.m., The William James Foundation scored 200 points, which seemed to all but start the bus for Naval Services FamilyLine,” McIntyre reflected. “But NSFL wasn’t done yet! At 11:59:34 p.m. the Naval Services FamilyLine scored the biggest buzzer beater in BFG history.

The last-minute 5,500 point score won the championship and crowned Naval Services FamilyLine our first-ever Washington, DC Brackets for Good Champion!”

These much-needed donations will help NSFL continue its mission to offer mentoring, information and resources to better equip sea service families with tools to meet the challenges of a military lifestyle.

With this support – and the support of Navy leadership worldwide – along with financial backing from the Navy League, spouse clubs, Navy family advocates, corporations and dedicated individuals – Naval Services FamilyLine has continue to grow and flourish for almost a half century.

The organization offers Compass Courses, a Navy “101” class, which

is geared to families new to a base or new to the Navy. Additionally, Command Spouse training is designed to help new command spouses learn the ropes and meet the challenges of their new roles.

NSFL’s Guideline Series includes written and online information for dozens of circumstances – deployments, moves and embracing new roles. The organization also features a CORE Library, which are “workshops in a box,” that feature handouts, speaker materials, sample invitations and other things needed to conduct an event on a multitude of military-related topics.

Brackets For Good reports that it was with great pride that they were able to launch their vehicle for competitive giving in Washington, DC. They are pleased to distribute more than $22,000 to eight worthy nonprofit organizations in the National Capital Region, thanks to more than 250 supporters and the title sponsorship of Praxis Consulting.

To view the video or obtain more information on Naval Services FamilyLine, visit their website at www. nsfamilyline.org.

To learn more about Brackets For Good, visit their website at www. bracketsforgood.org

For more news from other bases around the Washington, D.C. area,

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U.S. NAVY PHOTOS BY LT. CMDR. JIM REMINGTON

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) culminated the Month of the Military Child on April 26 with a celebration commemorating the special role children play in the armed forces community. More than 1,500 children and parents from the JBAB community attended the extravaganza which included a petting zoo, pony rides, face painting, tours of a ďŹ re engine, and a variety of carnival games.

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Bataan survivor helps celebrate memorial walk BY

AIRMAN 1ST CLASS AUSTIN HARVILL

633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

CHESAPEAKE, Va.-- “Since I didn’t bow, he took the bottle and busted my teeth out,” he said.

A Japanese sergeant dropped a bottle of Coke where John was supposed to walk, so he picked it up and gave it to him. Afterwards, he was punished for his lack of “respect.”

John Mims, a Bataan Death March survivor, and approximately 70,000 other Filipino and American prisoners of war endured the torturous march in April, 1942.

During the march, POWs were forced to walk 80 miles through the Philippines to the captured Camp O’Donnell. The prisoners were stabbed if they could not keep up, and those who were not bayoneted would most likely die from disease or decapitation before the end of the war.

“After they broke my legs with a bulldozer when I tried to escape, I didn’t think I would make it,” said Mims. “If a naval officer didn’t save me before the march to Camp O’Donnell, I would have been right.”

Stories like Mims’ were not uncommon during the Bataan Death March memorial walk April 27, at Dismal Swamp, Chesapeake, Va. Before the memorial ceremony for Mims and his fellow POWs, partic-

U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO BY AIRMAN 1ST CLASS AUSTIN HARVILL

John Mims, a Bataan Death March survivor, thanks Airmen from the 1st Maintenance Squadron ammo shop for walking the Bataan Death March memorial walk at Chesapeake, Va., April 27. Mims thanked and saluted every participant who passed him towards the end of the 16.6-mile journey. ipants walked 16.6 miles in order to feel a fraction of the pain endured by Service members in the Philippines.

With more than 400 total participants, Langley Air Force Base, Va., was represented in full during the event. Approximately 150 Airmen participated in the walk, with the majority wearing uniforms and boots, and a few also carrying up to 45 pounds of weight.

Airman 1st Class Robert Hart, 633rd Medical Group cardiopul-

Air Force Medical Group issues rabies alert at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling

BY JOSEPH P. CIRONE JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING

WASHINGTON -- The Air Force 579th Medical Group has issued a rabies alert for Joint Base AnacostiaBolling (JBAB) after a test confirmed that a single groundhog was infected with rabies.

“A groundhog with unusually aggressive behavior was observed on April 21. The District of Columbia (D.C.) Department of Health confirmed it was ill with rabies,” according to information released today by 579th Commander, Col. Kathryn Tate.

Joint Base Commander, Navy Capt. Anthony T. Calandra said there is no cause for alarm.

“Our housing partners and etymology experts are researching what can be done to ensure this is and remains an isolated incident,” Calandra said.

Tate reported that the animal was removed from JBAB by the D.C. Animal Care & Control, enabling the Health Department to make its diagnosis. D.C.’s animal control will only remove ill or injured wild animals from their habitats, according to officials.

“Prevention is critical. If you own dogs, it is not recommended that you allow them to run off leash in wooded areas due to the risk of exposure to rabies,” the 579th’s alert cautions.

Wild animals are attracted to food waste. Securing trash cans

and other food sources, repairing and patching holes in attics and blocking crawl spaces, and securing porches and sheds will help to prevent the intrusion of wildlife, the 579th suggests.

Calandra stated, “Residents should not approach any wild animal. People are highly encouraged to report odd behavior of wild animals immediately to base security at 202-767-5000.”

The 579th alert states, “The key message is caution when encountering any suspicious animal, including cats and dogs. If you are bitten or scratched by any animal, please wash the wound (no matter how minor) with soap and water and seek medical care immediately.”

Informational flyers on rabies and the District’s animal control laws are located at: http://bit.ly/ rabies_jbab and http://bit.ly/animalctl The flyers, provided by the 579th, serve as a handy reference on the signs of abnormal animal behavior and provide information on further ways to discourage wildlife from entering your property.

For any emergency, call 202-4333333. D.C. Animal Care & Control may be contacted at 202-576-6664 or 202-535-2323.

For answers to any additional questions regarding this or any other public health related issue, contact the 579th’s Public Health office at 202-404-3604 or 202-4042056.

monary technician, was one of the Airmen to embark on the walk. He believed himself fit enough for the journey, but he was surprised once he neared the half-way point.

“When we first started, I didn’t think it would be so bad,” said Hart after walking the first six miles.

“Now, I have to admit it feels like more.”

Towards the end of the walk, groups broke apart due to fatigue, and a few participants threw in the towel early, climbing into golf carts

on their way to the finish.

Hart and the majority of the Airmen did not give up. Although the physical pain became more prominent, the purpose for the walk became clearer.

“My feet are feeling progressively worse; they’ve practically gone numb,” said Hart, shortly before he finished. “I can’t believe anyone could have walked 80 miles like this; it’s incredible.”

Hart also said he could really appreciate what veterans endured; he could connect with them on another level outside of simply reading about the march or watching a documentary.

For Hart and other walkers who were able to make it 14 miles into the journey, they were greeted by Mims’ smiling face and grateful words.

“Thanks for coming out,” said Mims, saluting every walker. “We love you, and there is nothing you can do about it!”

Many participants stopped their walk and embraced Mims, full of respect and sorrow for the pain he endured. Chief Master Sgt. Tony Levine, 718th Intelligence Squadron superintendent, was one of the participants who expressed gratitude for Mims.

“It is truly an honor to meet you,” said Levine. “Thank you for your service, sir, and God bless you.”

The scene at the finish line contained a mixture of expressions.

Airmen sat down wherever there was an open space, bandaging bloody heels or rubbing out stiff toes. After a respite, participants gathered a top a shaded knoll to show their appreciation for their fellow walkers, event organizers and especially the veterans.

Attendees had the opportunity to take photos with Mims and other veterans, ask questions about their experience and learn more about the purpose behind their 16.6-mile trek through the Virginian countryside.

Before he took shelter from the bright, mid-day sun, Mims shared the true reason he takes time to attend different events for Bataan Death March survivors and other veterans.

Had Mims not been saved before the end of the war, he would have certainly lost his life due to starvation, exhaustion or at the tip of a bayonet. For his brothers in arms who would not see home again, he shared a few words.

“I lost a lot of buddies in the Philippines. I do this in honor of all the people who died and for those who made it back and have since passed,” said Mims. He then took a pause, swallowed hard and turned a misty gaze to the sky. “I love ‘em.”

Joint CIA, Navy operation unfolds at Navy museum

BY MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST 1ST CLASS TIM COMERFORD NAVY NEWS SERVICE

WASHINGTON -- The Naval History and Heritage Command’s National Museum of the United States Navy at the Washington Navy Yard hosted a special presentation by the Central Intelligence Agency’s (CIA) Historical Collections Division (HCD) in its Museum Education Center, April 25.

CIA historian David Waltrop spoke about a recently declassified 1972 secret operation to recover a spy satellite film capsule that fell 16,400 feet below the surface of the Pacific Ocean.

“It happened in 1971 and 1972 during a nine month period and this week is the 41st anniversary of the conclusion of that operation,” said Waltrop. “This is only the second underwater intelligence operation ever declassified by the CIA.” The first was called Project Azorian, a 1974 operation to retrieve a Soviet submarine that had sunk about 1,500 miles from the Waddan Islands in the Pacific Ocean.

“From an operational and intelligence perspective, this earlier mission is just as interesting if not more so than Azorian. It demonstrated our ability to retrieve a very small object of high intelligence value from the depth of 16,400 feet.

At the time, it was the deepest underwater recovery ever attempted and showed that we could do this in 80 percent of the earth’s deep oceans.”

The story remained hidden from the public until last year when the CIA and the National Reconnaissance Office - the agency that controls our spy satellites -revealed that what they recovered was a piece of an American spy satellite code named “Hexagon.”

The spy satellite took photos of “denied areas” - areas of the earth’s geography that had information unavailable to the intelligence community through other means - and returned the film to the earth in one of four, 42 inch high and 56 inch diameter, recovery vehicles called “buckets.” The buckets, containing 40,000 foot spools of film, were ejected from the satellite and then returned to earth with the help of a parachute.

Air Force C-130 aircraft would then seize the buckets in mid-air near a recovery site north of Hawaii. The first and second buckets were retrieved successfully but the third bucket’s parachute snapped off and the bucket traveling at more than 400 feet per second plunged into the ocean.

After weeks of teams trying to find out where the bucket may have found rest on the floor of the ocean, the search area was reduced to an eight mile long - 1.5 mile wide search zone. Using transponders, Fred N. Spiess (PhD), director of Marine Physical Laboratory Scripps and the crew onboard the USNS De Stieguer, located and photographed the upper housing of the bucket embedded in the sand Oct. 20, 1971.

The CIA partnered with the

Navy, who possessed the only vessel capable of operating at the recovery depth needed, to plan and execute its recover. At the time the Navy was using three deep sea submersible “Bathyscaphes,” each named Trieste, Trieste II and Trieste II Deep Sea Vehicle 1 (DSV-1).

The Navy proposed using the Trieste II (DSV-1) to help the CIA with the operation. Over a period of eight months, deep submergence vehicle USS Trieste II (DSV1) painstakingly searched for the missing bucket with assistance from its support ship USS White Sands (ARD 20) and support ship tug USS Apache (ATF 67).

“Everybody was thrilled,” said Lee Mathers, a former Navy intelligence officer, “and Dr. Spiess was absolutely chuffed. They had accomplished their mission. They got the photograph, they knew where their target was, they put two more transponders in the water to mark the target and left the area absolutely convinced that they had met all criteria of their mission.”

An Integral Operating Unit (IOU) consisting of sea-going tug USS Apache, WWII-era auxillary repair dock USS White Sands and Trieste II (DSV-1) arrived in the search area a month later. All three ships were needed in order to conduct the dive. Trieste II (DSV-1) was housed in the USS White Sands which also supplied, repaired and equipped the bathyscaphe and USS Apache towed the repair dock.

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Celebrating and supporting the military spouse

BY LEA JOHNSON SPECIAL TO JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING

WASHINGTON-- When it comes to job hunting and building a successful career, military spouses face unique challenges not experienced by their civilian counterparts. Though they are highly educated and qualified for a variety of careers, military spouses face a 26 percent unemployment rate.

To support those job-seeking spouses and to commemorate Military Spouse Appreciation Day, the Military and Family Support Center is hosting the Military Spouse Employment Partnership Appreciation Expo on May 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Club.

Attendees will have the opportunity to listen to and visit with

several speakers who are experts in their field. A professional image consultant will be hosting a “Dress for Success” session.

Spouses will learn how to dress for an interview and dress for a day at the office, as well as how to best dress for their body type.

There will be a presentation on 10 Steps to a Federal Job, which will highlight military spouse preference-priority placement, how to search for federal jobs, and hoe to write a federal resume.

The event is being supported by the Military Spouse Employment Partnership. Published in January 2011, the Presidential Study Directive-9 Report, “Strengthening Our Military Families: Meeting America’s Commitment,” emphasized the need for programs to help develop career and education opportunities for

military spouses. MSEP launched in June 2011. There are currently 160 employment partners, including numerous Fortune 500 companies.

Some of these employment partners will be attending the event, and can interview-- and possibly hire on the spot-- spouses in attendance.

Spouses should attend the expo dressed for an interview and bring plenty of copies of their resumes.

In addition to the employment partners, we will observe Military Spouse Appreciation Day. A variety of service providers, including Military and Family Support Center, Military OneSource, and National Military Family Association, will be at the expo.

For more information about the MSEP Appreciation Expo, contact MFSC at 202-767-0450.

Navy embraces inclusion during 2013 Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

BY NAVY OFFICE OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION PUBLIC AFFAIRS WASHINGTON -- The Navy joins our nation in celebrating the contributions of generations of patriots during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month throughout May. The Navy announced April 29 in NAVADMIN 115/13, this year’s national theme is “Building Leadership: Embracing Cultural Values and Inclusion,” Inclusion is a recognition that diversity of ideas, experiences, areas of expertise, and backgrounds contribute significantly to the Navy’s ability to fulfill its variety of missions both today and in the future. USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) exemplified this year’s theme of embracing cultural values and inclusion by utilizing the talents, language skills, and cultural backgrounds of three Sailors to further their mission in the US Navy’s first bilateral anti-piracy exercise with China’s People’s Liberation Army (Navy) (PLA(N)).

In September 2012, USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) and the Chinese Frigate Yi Yang (FF 548) conducted visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) drills near the Horn of Africa to enhance cooperative anti-piracy efforts. During the exercise, three Churchill Sailors were utilized as translators.

Ship’s Serviceman 2nd Class Junwen Liang, Ship’s Serviceman Seaman Qing Su, and Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Guo Rui Liu, all Chinese immigrants, played an integral role in the success of the exercise by bridging both the language and the cultural gaps between the two crews.

Liang, who immigrated to the United States from China at age 20, said he came to America speaking almost no English and joined the Navy after pursuing further education in New York.

During the exercise, Liang performed as translator for Cmdr.

Chris D. Stone, commanding officer of USS Winston S. Churchill.

“This is a unique opportunity to use both my native and adopted languages in service of my country,” said Liang.

According to Stone, “On-site translation and briefing on customs helped ensure solid communication between U.S. Navy and PLA(N) Sailors, along with aiding us in understanding the cultural nuances that help both sides better understand each other.”

“My opportunity to take part in this exchange, and in the Navy itself, reminds me that I serve a country that accepts people from many different parts of the world,” said Liang. “No matter where and how I serve, I’m still serving for my freedom and my country.”

Asians and Pacific Islanders of various nationalities and ancestry have been serving in our Navy since the early 19th century. Asians and Pacific Islanders have continued to be at the forefront as leaders in every aspect of American life, including Senator Daniel K. Inouye, Hawaii’s first Congressman and the first Japanese American to serve in Congress. Having enlisted in the US Army at age 17 and serving during the Second World War, Senator Inouye was a great champion of all the armed forces throughout his career. He received the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary heroism and indomitable leadership during

an engagement in World War II. On Dec 17, 2012 Senator Inouye passed away, leaving behind a noted legacy of leadership and a drive to enhance inclusion in our Armed Forces and across our country.

In 2013, Sailors of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage comprise 6.5 percent of our active duty Naval force. Over 20,000 active duty Sailors, 4,000 Reservists, and 18,900 Navy civilian employees identify as Asian American or Pacific Islander, including 10 flag officers, 9 members of the Senior Executive Service (SES), and 176 master chief petty officers. Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders encompass over 50 ethnic and language groups, representing a vast array of cultures, nationalities, and historical roots.

Directed by Congress in 1978 and established by Presidential Proclamation in 1979, Asian/ Pacific American Heritage Week was first observed the week of May 4, 1979. In 1990, President George H. W. Bush expanded the observance to encompass the entire month, and in 1992, Congress passed a law permanently designating May as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month.

The Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute provides printable posters, presentations, guidance for organizing observance, and educational facts on their website, http:// www.deomi.org/ under the section “Special Observances.”

For more information about the history of Asian and Pacific Islanders and their numerous contributions to the Navy, visit http://www.history.navy.mil/ special%20highlights/asian/ asian-index.htm.

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Miscellaneous items related to your health, your career, your life and your community Career Day at Leckie Elementary Leckie Elementary School’s annual Career Day is scheduled for Wednesday, May 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The day will consist of a continental breakfast and classroom discussions and presentations. For more information, contact Robert Carey at 434-806-7211.

Military Spouse Employment Partnership/Appreciation EXPO Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling will hold its first ever Military Spouse Employment Partnership/Appreciation EXPO Friday, May 10th from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bolling Club. This is a targeted recruitment and employment partnership that connects American businesses with military spouses who are seeking portable and fulfilling careers. For more information, call the Military Family Support Center at 202-7674050 or 202-433-6151.

or visit our Facebook Page at www. facebook.com/NWCA37.

Fitness Centers I and II The Fitness Center I basketball court will be closed April 8 - May 31 due to ceiling repairs. The front entrance to Fitness Center II will be also closed until April 15 for maintenance. Customers are asked to use the rear entrance of the building.

Protocol & Special Events Office has moved The JBAB Protocol & Special Events Office has moved to Building P-12. Coordinator Karen Smith’s new phone number is 202767-7710.

AFOWC Thrift Shop

The jogging path by Giesboro Park is closed until further notice.

An alternate route has been provided.

The Air Force Officers’ Wives’ Club Thrift Shop is located at 13 Brookley Ave and is open Tuesdays, Wed-nesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Donations are accepted during business hours only.

Profits from the AFOWC Thrift shop go towards college scholarships and other military charitable organizations. For more information about the AFOWC or its Thrift Shop call 202-563-6666 or email afowcthriftshop@verizon.net.

Thrift Shop Reopening

JBAB Girl Scouts

Jogging path closed

The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Thrift Shop has relocated to Enterprise Hall (building 72).

The store hours are Tuesdays and Wednesdays 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. and the first Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. For more information call 202-433-3364.

JBAB photo studio closure The JBAB Public Affairs photo studio is closed until further notice. For official studio photography support, contact 11th Wing Public Affairs at 240-612-4430.

Firth-Sterling Gate operations The Firth-Sterling gate is closed on weekends. Once the gate’s automated features become available, the gate will be accessible by any CAC card holder 24/7 during normal FPCON “A” conditions.

Navy Wives Clubs of America The D.C. Metro chapter of Navy Wives Clubs of America, Eleanor Roosevelt #37, hosts meetings every second Thursday of the month to discuss and plan volunteer activities in the local military and civilian communities. Military spouses of all branches are welcome to attend. For more information, email angeladowns@me.com

Calling all Girls! Girls registered in Kindergarten - 12th grade this fall and interested in joining should contact JBABgirlscouts@ yahoo.com. The troop meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at the community center on Chappie James Blvd at 6 p.m. Girl Scouts; building girls with confidence, character and courage for 100 years.

Boys and Girls Club volunteer opportunity The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington needs volunteer coaches for their youth baseball league for 10-year-olds and 12-year-olds. For more information or to sign up, call 512-5605548 from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. or email Michael.martinez@afncr.af.mil.

Toastmasters Club seeks members The Bolling Toastmasters Club is available for everyone on JBAB as a place to practice your leadership skills. Toastmasters clubs are where leaders are made, and leadership starts with good communication. The program is self-paced, and it works. The Bolling Toastmasters Club meets Wednesdays from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. at the JBAB Chapel Center. Visitors are welcome. For more information, call Jim Queen at 301-452-6931.

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Managing your Finances during Furlough

May 8 12-1 p.m. MFSC Bldg. 13 May 8 4-5 p.m. MFSC Bldg. 13 May 29 12-1 p.m. Washington Navy Yard, Bldg. 101 May 29 4-5 p.m. Washington Navy Yard, Bldg. 101 Many families and individuals already feel financially stressed. Worries about the impact of current budgetary constraints can add to the tension. Join the Military and Family Support Center (MFSC) staff in an educational briefing to discuss: • How to utilize a budget to track income, savings, expenses and indebtedness • Family financial spending plan strategies to help bridge the possible 20% cash flow gap • Stress management tools and techniques To register, go to www.tinyurl.com/JBABMFSC-Class-Registration For more information, contact MFSC at 202-767-0450 or 202-433-6151.

2-for-1 Steak Dinner

May 9, 15, 22 & 29 | 5-8:30 p.m. | Bolling Club - Wings Bar & Grill Choose from a juicy 12oz rib-eye or sirloin steak, chicken or fish and your choice of a tossed or iceberg wedge salad, and Russet or Sweet baked potato with butter, sour cream, chives, and bacon bits. All meals come with a roll and butter, as well as coffee, tea or iced tea. Select appetizers, desserts and drink specials will be offered.

Club Members: $23.95 for two people Non-Members: $23.95 per person Please call 202-563-8400 for more information.

First Friday

May 3 | 5 p.m.-midnight | Bolling Club Join us on the first Friday of every month featuring DJ Bob Ski. Club members will be given access to FREE hor d’ouevres from 5 to 7 p.m., non members can enjoy these items for only $10. In addition, the Club’s famous fried chicken and Chef’s specials will be available for purchase in the WASP lounge from 7 to 10 p.m.. Please call 202-563-8400 for more information.

Acoustic Night feat. Barry Charlton

May 3 | 5 p.m. | Slip Inn Come and see Barry Charlton perform live at the Slip Inn Bar and Grill deck this summer!

He’ll be performing during our Annual Club Membership Steak Night. All Club Members will receive a free steak dinner (cooked to order, corn on the cob and cole slaw). Nonmembers can purchase the meal for $9.95.

Listen to some of Barry Charlton’s music at www.barrycharlton.com. Please call 202-7671371 for more information.

Youth Sponsorship and Monthly Birthday Celebration

May 4 | 7-8 p.m. | Youth Center If your birthday is in May, this one’s for you! Current Youth Center memberships are needed for this event. We invite new youth to the JBAB community to come and find out what the Youth Center has to offer, meet new fellow members and hear what the have to say about the programming, trips and activities. Please call 202-767-4003 for more information.

Sounds of Summer: Acoustic Night feat. Barry Charlton

May 3 | 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. | Slip Inn Bar & Grill Listen to the sounds of the guitar featuring some of your favorite songs during our first Sounds of Summer kick-off! Please call 202767-5840 for more information.

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Champagne Sunday Brunch

May 5, 12, & 19 | 10:30am-2 p.m. | Bolling Club – Washington Dining Room Come out and enjoy the BEST Champagne Brunch in the Capital Region. We invite you to feast on an abundant selection of seasonal fruits, shrimp, fresh oysters, salads, baked and fried chicken, turkey, beef, fish, grits, bacon, vegetables, starches, eggs benedict, made-to-order waffles and omelets, homemade banana pudding, assorted cakes and pies for dessert.

Club Members: $17.95; Non-Members: $22.95; $1 gratuity will be added for parties of 10 or more. No brunch on May 26. Please call 202-563-8400 for more information.

Mommy and Me Tea

May 5 | 1-3 p.m. | Bolling Club – Capital Ballroom You and your doll are invited to our Mommy and Me Tea party! Dress up in your favorite princess attire and enjoy a craft and nail station fit for a princess! Reservations are required. Please call 202-563-8400 for more information. Please call 202-767-4003 for more information.

Cinco De Mayo Post Party

May 6 | 6 p.m. | Liberty Center | E1-E6 Single Unaccompanied Active Duty Military Join Liberty as we celebrate May 5 with food and fun while learning the true meaning of Cinco De Mayo. Please call 202-685-1802 for more information.

Health and Wellness International No Diet Day

May 8 | 4 p.m. | Liberty Center | E1-E6 Single Unaccompanied Active Duty Military Find out the differences between a healthy lifestyle vs. a diet and how to improve your health without a diet. Please call 202-6851802 for more information.

Military Spouse Employment Partnership/Appreciation Expo

May 10 | 8:30am-3 p.m. | Bolling Club Military Spouse Employment Partnership is a targeted recruitment and employment partnership that connects American businesses with military spouses who are seeking portable, fulfilling careers. Meet with employers who are looking to hire military spouses through Military Spouse Employment Partnership. Bring plenty of resumes and come prepared to be interviewed on the spot! Please call 202-433-6151/202-767-0450 for more information.

Movie Trip

May 10 | 6 p.m. | AMC Hoffman Theater | E1-E6 Single Unaccompanied Active Duty Military Catch the newest summer movie releases with Liberty! Please call 202-685-1802 for more information.

Hiking in Shenandoah National Park

May 11 | 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Shenandoah National Park We are going hiking in Shenandoah National Park! The trip is $12 for transportation.

You will start off at the trail head and be provided a map. Pick your trail for a leisurely hike or something a little more exhilarating. Don’t forget to pack a lunch and plenty of water.

Closed toe hiking or sturdy shoes are highly recommended as well as clothing layers for comfort. Please call 202-767-9136 for more information.

Mother’s Day Brunch

May 12 |11 a.m. & 2 p.m. | Bolling Club Bring that favorite someone to our Annual

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Mother’s Day Brunch! Our brunch offers all your favorite breakfast items to include an omelet station, carving station with prime rib and ham, shrimp, our incomparable dessert station and dozens of other options. All moms will receive a complimentary flower.

Reservations are required. Limited walk-in space is available.

Club Members: $26.95; Non- Members: $30.95; Children 6-11: Half Price; Children 5 & under: Free Please call 202-563-8400 for more information.

seven week Summer Reading course, the Library will host a range of fun activities that encourage and support a love of reading.

Participants will also win prizes for reaching goals.

Registration will run from May 20 to June 21, 2013. The program will launch June 24 (Monday) from 10-11 a.m. for ages 5-7 and June 26 (Wednesdays) from 10-11:30 a.m. for ages 8-10 & ages 11-13 from 1-2:30 p.m.. The free program provided by your JBAB Library and MWR. Please call 202-767-578 for more information.

Third Friday

That Guy Happy Hour

May 17 | 7 p.m.-12am | Bolling Club Join us on the every third Friday of each month featuring DJ Shawn Diggs. Club members will be given access to FREE hor d’ouevres from 5 to 7 p.m., non members can enjoy these items for only $10. In addition, the Club’s famous fried chicken and Chef’s specials will be available for purchase in the WASP lounge from 7 to 10 p.m.. Please call 202-563-8400 for more information.

Extreme Bingo

May 17 | 8-10 p.m. | Youth Center | Ages 9-18 years Join the JBAB Youth Center staff an evening of playing Bingo games. Prizes will be awarded for playing. Sign up at the front desk. Please call 202-767-4003 for more information.

America’s Armed Forces Kids Run

May 18 | 9-11 a.m. | Base Track Youth Ages 5-13 are invited to come out and join in on the fun!

Youth can register online at www. Americaskidsrun.org. Please call 202-767-4003 for more information.

Armed Forces Weekend

May 18 & 19 | Noon | Busch Gardens | E1E6 Single Unaccompanied Active Duty Military Armed Forces Day is a day to recognize and honor the military forces in our nation. Join Liberty as we venture down to Busch Gardens for a day of thrills on Saturday and for a cookout on Sunday with fun activities such as kickball, volleyball, softball and more!

Busch Gardens is FREE with a Heroes Salute Waiver Form. Please call 202-685-1802 for more information.

Atlantic City Day Trip

May 18 | 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Is Lady Luck on your side? Join ITT as we head to Atlantic City, NJ for the day! Walk the boardwalk, shop at the outlets, test your luck at the casino and dine at a new restaurant.

For information on the casino and casino credit, please contact the ITT office. Price: $38.75 per person

Dessert Cook Off

May 18 | 6-10 p.m. | Youth Center | Ages 9-18 years The Youth Center is having a Dessert Cook Off for pre-teens and teens. Sign up at the front desk by Wednesday, May 15th. No desserts will be accepted if you are not signed up.

Turn in a copy of your recipe and no peanut butter or nuts will be allowed in your dessert.

Please call 202-767-4003 for more information.

Summer Reading Registration 2013

May 20-June 21 Hop aboard the JBAB Library this summer! We are excited to offer a journey through books with this year’s Summer Reading Program. “Have Book- Will Travel!”. During the

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Tournament

May 23 | 6 p.m. | Liberty Center | E1-E6 Single Unaccompanied Active Duty Military Calling all gamers! Will you accept the challenge for a chance to be crowned the best Call of Duty Champion and your name place in infamy as the best! Please call 202-685-1802 for more information.

3-on-3 Basketball Challenge

May 24 | 6-10 p.m. | Youth Center Compete in our 3-on-3 Basketball Challenge! Teams of three sign up at the front desk. Preteens start playing at 6 p.m. and teens play at 8 p.m.. Please call 202-767-4003 for more information.

Pool Opening Memorial Day Observance

May 25 | 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | JBAB Pool Join us for fun in the sun and the season opening of the JBAB Pool!

UFC 160: Velasquez vs. Silva II

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Asian Pacific Heritage Month Luncheon

May 30 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Bolling ClubTuskegee Room Asian buffet menu with guest speakers Retired Army Colonel Douglas Dillard (National President, Veterans of the Battle of Buldge) and Korean War Veteran Dr. Richard I. Kim, a former North Korean who fled to South Korea to avoid communism but was trained by the American Army to return to North Korea to help gather intelligence. Please call 202-767-9136 for more information.

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It was then that the problems started occurring.

“Our first dive off Hawaii was in early November of 1971. We saw what our search area looked like and got down on the bottom.

There were no sonar contacts of consequence when we got there. We used up our battery and went back to the surface. What happened was the recorded positions of two of the [transponders] were reversed. So we were maneuvering some 2500 feet from where we should have been and in a vessel like Trieste II that’s miles.”

After that, mechanical and weather problems pushed back the schedule, until Apr. 2526 when they made a breakthrough.

“We went back out again for another dive in April and we found a pile of junk on the bottom. But, it was encouraging because it was man made. It was a part of the satellite, we don’t know what part, but there it was,” said retired Navy Cmdr. Richard Taylor, one of three Trieste II pilots during this operation. After finding more junk, they came upon what they thought was yet more pieces of the bucket, but it was much more. “That was the film pack. We didn’t know that was what we were looking for, but we talked to the surface [operators] and they convinced us.”

Using a claw hook, the Trieste II managed to grab the film pack and after waiting for sediment to drain, they radioed in to the USS White Sands and started towards the surface.

“Everybody was excited, you could hear it in their voices,” explained Taylor. “We had found the object and we were starting to

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Any questions about these services or other religious needs call 202-767-5900 come back. On the way up, it starts breaking up, all the way up to the surface pieces are falling off it. When we got to the surface, the biggest piece I saw was about six feet of film that a diver had in his hand. Everything else was gone; it was a cloud of dust. We were just devastated.”

The film, already punished by hitting the surface of the ocean, was not able to take the force of movement and it dissolved. Though the object disintegrated, there were two bright spots in the outcome of the mission.

“We proved we were able to find an object that size - about a big garbage can size - at 16,400 feet and we were able to go back there and, after overcoming some real problems, were able pick it up and bring it back to the surface,” Taylor said.

Taylor expressed his admiration for all the crew of the ships, that much like today, don’t have high visibility jobs.

“The Sailors are the ones I credit for this, the guys on the Apache and the White Sands.

They are just Sailors. They are out there chipping paint, cleaning their bilges, making the engines run, washing dishes - doing all that sort of thing that Sailors do. They don’t get any credit for that, they don’t get any of the glory. The guys that made this happen are those Sailors that were out there.”

The recently declassified CIA documents and photographs relating to this top secret mission, entitled “An Underwater Ice Station Zebra: Recovering a Secret Spy Satellite Capsule from 16,400 Feet below the Pacific Ocean,” are available on the Historical Collections Publications page of the CIA website at https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/historical-collection-publications/ underwater-ice-station-zebra/Hexagon%20 Booklet%20web%20FINAL.pdf.

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