Joint Base Journal Vol. 4, No. 46
December 6, 2013
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Navy civilian firefighters save NASA satellite BY JOSEPH P. CIRONE JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
WASHINGTON – Civilian firefighters based at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) helped save a $450 million satellite, belonging to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) from destruction, yesterday. JBAB firefighters were dispatched at approximately 1 p.m. to an outside fire at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL). Firefighters assigned to Engine Co. 41; Truck Co. 21; Ambulance 41 and Battalion Chief 41, joined forces with firefighters assigned to NRL-based Engine Co. 43 to quickly extinguish the fire. Engine Co. 42, based at the nearby Washington Navy Yard, also responded to the scene, but was not needed and was reassigned to another emergency call. The firefighters found fire and smoke coming from the top of a tractor-trailer truck. Upon investigation, firefighters found fire
originating from an environmental control unit (ECU), which was providing heat to a NASA Magnetospheric Multiscale Satellite (MMS) being transported on the trailer from NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt. Md. Firefighters extinguished the fire, while protecting the satellite from damage. The MMS was boxed and double wrapped during its transport to the NRL, where it was to undergo some testing, before a late 2014 launch, according to a NASA Goddard spokesman. All spacecraft must go through a series of rigorous tests before they are launched into space, according to NASA. The ECU maintains the MMS in the right environmental state, including humidity, air filtration and temperature to protect its sensors, flight systems and other components, the spokesman said. The MMS, one of four scheduled for launch, will investigate
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Civilian firefighters based at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) helped save a $450 million satellite, belonging to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) from destruction, yesterday.
Service drives female pallbearers to excellence BY PAUL BELLO JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
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Staff Sgt. April Spilde, a pallbearer with the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB), is one of two women serving in the elite unit during ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery.
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WASHINGTON – Pallbearers with the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard have the central role in carrying the remains of deceased service members, their dependents and senior leaders to their final resting place at Arlington National Cemetery. They begin by removing the casket from the caisson used to transport the deceased. They then carry the fallen to the gravesite while keeping the casket perfectly level and without any visible signs of strain. Caskets weigh anywhere from 600800 pounds and the carry can easily exceed 60 yards. Currently there are two women
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qualified to perform this incredible duty for the Honor Guard – staff sergeants April Spilde and Jennifer Powell. As it stands, they are also two of three women to ever serve as pallbearers for the Air Force Honor Guard since 1972. Spilde has been in the Air Force for almost six years. A native of Minneapolis, Minn., she was working in security forces at Eielson Air Force Base in Fairbanks, Ak. when she heard of an opportunity to join the elite Air Force Honor Guard located at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB). “I witnessed ceremonies for fallen comrades before and always found them to be amazing. Being a pallbearer is something I’ve been wanting to do for quite a while,” Spilde
said. “I inquired with my chief at the time, who was impressed with how I was training and put an application package together. I had to wait a whole year before joining, but it’s been well-worth it.” Spilde has been with the Honor Guard now eight months and is enjoying every minute of her service. She was so passionate about being a pallbearer that she hired a certified weight lifting coach while stationed in Alaska to help her get accustomed to all the physical demands of the assignment. That preparation would pay dividends for Spilde, as she not only achieved her dream of being a pallbearer, but went on to capture
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Services in friendly competition to ‘Meet the Challenge of Life’ BY BERNARD S. LITTLE WRNMMC PUBLIC AFFAIRS STAFF WRITER
BETHESDA, Md. - It’s Army versus Navy again, but not on the gridiron. Instead, this challenge is taking place in blood donation centers across the National Capital Region, as Soldiers and Sailors vie for bragging rights in who can donate the most blood units to the Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP). “The challenge is all about fun and good, clean competition,” explained Victoria Fernette, ASBP public affairs specialist/recruiter. “It is done in conjunction with the much-anticipated Army-Navy Football game on Dec. 14 in Philadelphia. Having fun and competing for bragging rights and the trophy sets the ground work for the real reason — collecting enough blood to meet the needs of our military members, their dependents and veterans. Over the holidays when collections tend to drop off, the need is just as strong.” This is the third year for the friendly competition, dubbed Army-Navy Blood Donor Challenge, The Tradition of Challenge Meets the Challenge of Life. “The Navy has won the first two years. However, the Army locations such as Joint Base MyerHenderson Hall (Va.) have direct orders from their command to bring home that trophy this year,” Fernette said. She added that a total of 700 units of blood were col-
lected the first year, while 1,100 units were collected last year. In addition to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) and Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, other participating units include Fort Belvoir Community Hospital; the Washington Navy Yard, D.C.; Fort George G. Meade, Md.; Aberdeen Proving Ground, Aberdeen, Md.; and Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center, Edgewood, Md. “The overall winner is awarded the crystal blood drop trophy during the football game, on the field, viewed by all,” Fernette said. “A second level trophy is awarded to the Navy location and Army location that has the greatest participation.” Those who can participate in the challenge include personnel on military bases and on federal properties around the Greater Washington D.C. area, Fernette explained. “Donations are accepted by military, dependents, civilian and contract workers. Anyone who has the proper identification to gain access to the facility can donate.” She added civilians and services members who aren’t Army or Navy, may choose which “team” they want their donation to go to during the friendly competition. “The ASBP is very proud to sponsor this annual event,” Fernette said. “The challenge creates awareness of our program and our mission. Without the support
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Marine Cpl. Garrett J. Carnes from the Wounded Warrior Battalion East accepts the trophy for the 2012 ArmyNavy Blood Donor Challenge on behalf of the U.S. Navy from Air Force Col. Richard McBride, director of the Armed Services Blood Program, during the Army-Navy football game last year. from military members and civilians alike we would not be able to take care of your service members down range and in recovery.” She said all donors will receive
the choice of a 2013 Army-Navy Blood Donor Challenge t-shirt or event mug. Appointments can be made on the ASBP website at www.military-
donor.com, search for the location by date or sponsor code. For more information, people can contact Fernette at victoria.fernette@med. navy.mil, or call 301-295-2019.
Mission possible: Simulation-based training and experimentation on display BY ERIC BEIDEL OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH
ARLINGTON, Va. (NNS) -- A unique system that merges the virtual and real worlds to train Sailors for combat scenarios was unveiled Dec. 2 in Orlando. The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is demonstrating the Fleet Integrated Synthetic Training/ Testing Facility (FIST2FAC) Dec. 2-5 at the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference, commonly referred to as I/ITSEC. FIST2FAC provides an affordable, adaptive way to train. It combines a hassle-free setup, software and gaming technology to help naval forces develop strategies for a variety of missions and operations. “This is the future of training for the Navy,” said Dr. Terry Allard, head of ONR’s Warfighter Performance Department. “With simulation, you can explore endless possibilities without the expense and logistical challenges of putting hundreds of ships at sea and aircraft in the sky.” FIST2FAC allows Sailors to interact with artificially intelligent forces in countless settings and train for multiple missions simultaneously. The system can replicate simple and complex situations involving aircraft carriers, helicopters, lethal and nonlethal weapons, and more. A recent scenario demonstrat-
strategy.” In addition to the fast-attack craft threat, FIST2FAC has been used to simulate anti-submarine warfare and strike group operations with aircraft carriers, destroyers and helicopters. Soon, the system will address electronic, mine and anti-air warfare scenarios. “Currently, all of this is shorebased, but the goal is to make this capability available on ships at sea,” White said. The robust training and affordability of FIST2FAC aligns with the tenets put forth in the Chief of Naval Operations’ 2014-2018 Navigation Plan. It is the result of partnerships between ONR, the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Keyport Division, U.S. Pacific Fleet and the Naval Warfare Development Command. To view an ONR-produced video detailing FIST2FAC, visit http:// U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY JOHN F. WILLIAMS youtube/kb1lZKcmL5E. Lt. j.g. Bret Andrews, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60), stands officer of ONR provides the science and the deck watch in the Office of Naval Research (ONR) Fleet Integrated Synthetic Training and Testing Facility technology necessary to maintain (FIST2FAC) operated by the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Keyport, located on Ford Island, Hawaii. the Navy and Marine Corps’ technological advantage. Through its FIST2FAC allows Sailors to interact with artificially intelligent synthetic forces in various settings. affiliates, ONR is a leader in scied at Ford Island, Hawaii, pitted realistic forces in a visual, tactical to counter threats from adversar- ence and technology with engagea ship’s crew against several fast- and operational environment,” ies trying to restrict the access and ment in 50 states, 70 countries, attack craft in waters crowded with said Glenn White, ONR’s integra- movement of U.S. forces. 1,035 institutions of higher learnmerchant traffic. Sailors quickly tion and transition manager for “A2/AD is a really challenging ing and 914 industry partners. determined the boats to be hostile the project. problem,” Allard said. “With simu- ONR employs approximately 1,400 and engaged them with machineSwarming attack boats is one of lation, we can help the experts be people, comprising uniformed, cigun fire from the virtual ship. several tactics Navy leaders hope more innovative in defining what vilian and contract personnel, with “FIST2FAC allows Sailors to to overcome through an Anti-Ac- tactics, techniques and procedures additional employees at the Naval ‘train like they fight’ by presenting cess/Area Denial (A2/AD) strategy will go into a successful A2/AD Research Lab in Washington, D.C.
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Joint Base improves news and command information flow — all in one place BY JOSEPH P. CIRONE JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
WASHINGTON – Getting access to news and command information about Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) is now easier and efficiency is increased, according to Navy Capt. Anthony T. Calandra, Joint Base commander. Articles, photos, video, audio, hometown news about military members at JBAB and the online version of Joint Base Journal (the command’s weekly newspaper) are now located in one place. Now, nearly all news and command information products can be located at http://www.tinyurl.com/ jbabnews While not obligated to
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do so to view any of JBAB’s news or informational releases, personnel living on, working at, or otherwise interested in news and command information pertaining to JBAB can also voluntarily register for a “military family member” or “friend of the military” account on the Defense Video and Imagery System (DVIDS) hosted JBAB website. Facebook.com/jointbase and Twitter.com/jointbase will continue as the place to obtain timely release of breaking and routine news and command information (some of which are not suitable for posting on DVIDS) and event flyers on Pinterest.com/jointbase. The two social media sites will remain the primary place where two-way (near real time) engagement
during major emergency situations and exercises will continue to occur, said Calandra. Registering with DVIDS is not required to view JBAB news and information, but it is very easy, quick and allows the no-cost download of uncompressed (full resolution/high-quality) imagery and other JBAB related products for personal or professional use or sharing. “This eliminates the cost of DVDs or other media needed to save products on and it saves precious email and network bandwidth, as well as staff time. Plus, our customers get what they want, when they want or need it – even at 2 a.m. on a Sunday or a holiday, if they desire” Calandra said. To register for an account, go to http://www.
that is known as magnetic reconnection, the spokesman stated. While damage to the ECU was estimated at $50,000, the quick response and actions of firefighters saved not only the $450 million MMS, but more than a billion dollars in total for the
American taxpayer, including the cost of the tests and the MMS, had it been destroyed, according to NASA and fire officials. NASA will inspect the MMS closer to confirm that its surface was not contaminated by smoke particles, the NASA spokesman explained.
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Still imagery and newspapers located on those sites will be migrated to DVIDS in the months ahead, as fast as possible, according to JBAB Public Affairs Special Projects Officer, Lt. Cmdr. Jim Remington. Some of the video and still imagery, as well as audio and print articles placed by JBAB on DVIDS are uploaded by the Defense Imagery Operations Center; Navy News Service; military and commercial media entities, worldwide. “All of the items we post
on DVIDS will be protected well into the future, with many becoming permanent records maintained by the National Achieves and Records Administration,” Remington said. “The permanent records are how we get to see the sights on video and in still images and hear the sounds of the past World Wars and other historic events. Generations not yet born will learn and likely benefit from the public affairs products that we post in this time period,” Remington concluded.
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Welsh, Cody wrap-up trip to the Dakotas BY JIM GARAMONE AMERICAN FORCES PRESS SERVICE
WASHINGTON - The Air Force’s top commissioned and non-commissioned military leaders met thousands of airmen in the Dakotas recently, learning about their missions and lives and answering their questions. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody visited Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., and Ellsworth AFB, S.D. during a three-day trip. Welsh and Cody addressed airmen during “All Calls” meetings and met with civic and state leaders, as well as command groups. At Grand Forks AFB the 319th Air Base Wing hosted the visiting leaders, who toured the 69th Reconnaissance Group’s operations center. The group flies remotely piloted Global Hawk aircraft in support of operations worldwide. The average age of the airmen assigned to this critical task is 24. An airmen first class, a senior airmen and a second lieutenant were among those who briefed Welsh and Cody at Grand Forks. They discussed their missions with the chief and chief master sergeant and made suggestions on how they could perform their missions better. Welsh told the airmen they “are in the Wright Flyer” era of remotely piloted aircraft. He
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Air Force Staff Sgt. Amanda Davidson, 319th Operations Support Squadron weather forecaster, briefs Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, center, and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 26. praised them for developing the capability even as they are flying combat missions in support of those in harm’s way. “When these airmen become master sergeants, senior master sergeants and chiefs, and the officers become colonels and generals, they are going to change the
Air Force,” Welsh said following the tour. Welsh was intrigued by the cooperation between the local universities, local businesses, the Federal Aviation Administration, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the active duty and Air National Guard units at Grand Forks to turn
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the area into a center of research for remotely piloted aircraft. “This has the possibility to help not only the Air Force, but the military community, [the Department of] Homeland Security and all kinds of things,” Welsh said in an interview on his return to Washington. “I didn’t realize how quickly that
was coming together,” the general added. The 28th Bomb Wing hosted Welsh and Cody during their tour on Ellsworth AFB. The airmen at the base are among the 220,000 airmen around the world supporting combatant commanders. The B-1 Lancer bomber is the mainstay of Ellsworth’s punch. The aircraft has been remarkably flexible in its 30year career with the service. Originally, the B-1 was a low-altitude penetrating bomber designed to attack the Soviet Union. It now regularly provides close-air support to troops in Afghanistan. At both bases, Welsh and Cody answered questions from airmen worried about the budget and what sequestration means to the service, and their concerns about lack of funds for training, maintenance and logistics. They’re also concerned about the possible closing of commissaries and how potential budget cuts could affect military family programs. During the All Call at Ellsworth, both Cody and the Chief Master Sgt. emphasized that airmen at the base need to concentrate on doing their jobs. “The nation needs you to be ready,” Cody said. “You let us fight for you in Washington.” The Air Force’s mission is to fight and win America’s wars. That is a full-time job, Cody said.
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Recruiter powerful force in competitive weightlifting BY MASTER SGT. ANDY STEPHENS AIR FORCE RECRUITING SERVICE PUBLIC AFFAIRS
RICHMOND, Va. (AFNS) -- Her feet pressed firmly into the mat, Staff Sgt. Stephanie Marin looks to her coach. He gives her a knowing nod - “You’re ready.” She then looks down at the bar, shiny and metallic. The 200 pounds of weight outweigh the Air Force recruiter by 55 pounds. She takes a deep breath, gets a tight grip, closes her eyes ... and lifts. One! Two! Three! Others in the gym stop and stare and count along with her, silently at first, but their voices growing higher with each successive lift. At the number 15, their voices become a roar. This scene unfolds six days a week at The Weight Room in Richmond, Va., just down the road from where Marin works as an Air Force recruiter for the 317th Recruiting Squadron’s F-Flight. While the Air Force encourages its Airmen to develop their physical prowess to a “fighting standard,” the 24-year-old Chicago native said she goes to extra measures as a means of becoming the very best person - Airman, recruiter, student - she can be. “Being an Air Force recruiter means that America’s flying legion has entrusted you with the responsibility to make yourself the best advocate for the force,” Marin said. “What we learn in our tech school is the parameters of being a recruiter - what
you can and cannot do and what tools are available to you. A great recruiter adds their own initiative and discipline to make him or herself a success. For me, weightlifting is a big part of both initiative and discipline.” Marin credits her two coaches with keeping her motivated for a demanding regimen: Chris Lawyer, the owner of The Weight Room, and Daniel Clingenpeel. It was Lawyer who approached Marin one Saturday while she was deadlifting and asked if she had ever competed before. Clingenpeel, a competitive weight-lifter and physical education teacher at an area middle school, echoed Lawyer’s appeal. “When she told me she hadn’t competed, Danny and I were floored,” Lawyer said. “She had incredible strength. Being an owner, you can tell when someone is working out just to keep fit versus someone who is sincere in self-improvement. I told her about an upcoming strongman contest in Richmond, the RVA Alpha Strongman, and that she should really consider competing. What’s wild is that, even though she only had a few weekends to get ready for the contest, she placed second in the competition. Some of those entrants had trained for years for that contest and she just jumped right in and outperformed some of the best in the area. She is all work ethic - no ego.” Strongman training is more intense than any CrossFit Challenge, Marin said. For that reason, training can
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Staff Sgt. Stephanie Marin, 317th Recruiting Squadron recruiter, carries this 300-pound yoke for 60 feet at a gym in Richmond, Va. only be accomplished on Saturdays. The competitions include a log press for maximum weight (Marin could do 120 pounds), a yoke/farmers carry (Marin finished in 15:43 seconds), a maximum repetition axle dead lift (for Marin, 15 reps in one minute), and a maximum weight stone load (Marin can do 200 pounds). Her second place win at the Alpha Strongman qualified Marin for the Northern American Strongman Championships, a rare feat for a first-timer. “When I entered the Air
Force, I was trained as a 2T151, Vehicle Operations,” Marin said. “I was blessed to have commanders and supervisors who had faith in me and encouraged me to focus on my self-improvement goals. I love going to school and working out, but the Air Force is my passion. Where else can one find an environment where a boss helps you to realize your full potential?” Marin’s current boss is Tech. Sgt. Vincent Green, the F-Flight chief for the 317th RCS. He said he was not surprised by Marin’s initiative,
describing her as a “super-focused Airman.” He described her as “building bridges of lasting influence” with members of the Delayed Enlistment Program and the next generation of Airmen. “Our Air Force recruiters are out there getting involved with the American public because they represent the best of the Air Force,” Green said. “Marin is one of our best recruiters. When she meets with the families of future Airmen, you can see in their eyes that Marin understands. They are placing great faith in
Community expresses appreciation for military during Thanksgiving holiday BY JOSEPH P. CIRONE JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
WASHINGTON – Military and civilian volunteers at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) braved cold morning winds blowing across the Potomac River to help make the Thanksgiving holiday more enjoyable for 130 military families. The four-year-old outreach serves all five branches of the military and is spearheaded by Project Giveback, in partnership with volunteers from JBAB and the accounting firm KPMG, LLP. For 19 years, Project Giveback has provided Thanksgiving week meals to hundreds of families in the District of Columbia. This
year 1,500 - 100 more than last – were helped, but its help to military families is even more special. In 2009, Edgar Jimenez of Project Giveback and Myrna Rodriguez of KPMG agreed to partner with JBAB and provide a week’s worth of food, including a complete Thanksgiving dinner and dessert, two fish meals, two chicken meals, breakfast meals, fresh fruits, vegetables and dry goods. One Coast Guardsman said, “the basket was not only enough for Thanksgiving, but enough to feed my family for 2 weeks!” Others called the food baskets, “great” and “awesome.” Marines said they were, “very satisfied and grateful.” A senior enlisted leader said,
“My folks stated they were surprised and impressed at the amount of food and the quality was very good, especially since there was actual produce in the box and not just cans.” Jimenez, a Marine Corps veteran and Rodriguez, a military spouse, know all too well about the sacrifices of military families throughout the year and the financial challenges they face, especially during the holidays. While some 30 volunteers at JBAB moved the 130 boxes of food from a large truck to the personal vehicles of military families and Jimenez coordinated volunteers at another Project Giveback venue, Rodriguez was busy helping her husband, a
member of the Army, depart for yet another overseas deployment in support of the Department of Defense’s mission and the country’s strategic goals. Jimenez and Rodriguez agreed that by giving back something that military families can use, the outreach helps minimize the sacrifices of military families and expresses the gratitude of the non-military public for their contributions to the country. Their beliefs were validated by the statement of a Chief Boatswains Mate who said, “This program was a tremendous help to our folks and was a great way to ensure our people and their families are taken care of.”
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our recruiters to guide them into the force, helping their sons and daughters navigate the enlistment process and demonstrating by personal example the full potential that the Air Force can unlock in a motivated Airman.” Adding to Marin’s credibility is her academic success as a student in computer engineering, giving her fluency in the cyberspace aspects of today’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) initiatives. “Because computer science is a very demanding academic program, I do have to work hard to balance my weightlifting training with my coursework,” Marin said. “I couldn’t afford to travel to the Northern American Strongman Championships this year because most of my salary goes to cover my school books and I really didn’t want to be away from my job on such short notice. I’m pretty excited to be a Strongman competitor - to be a Strongwoman - but my current mission is to become a certified recruiter and wrap up my computer engineering degree. But I’m going to work even harder now that I know I’m on the right track.” “Marin is a winner,” Green said. “And she proves easily to others what it takes to win through willpower and fair play. The Air Force Recruiting Service is very lucky to have recruiters like her to communicate the Air Force message to tomorrow’s Airmen.”
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DoD wraps climate change response into master plans BY CHERYL PELLERIN AMERICAN FORCES PRESS SERVICE
WASHINGTON - The effects of climate change are already evident at Defense Department installations in the United States and overseas, and DoD expects climate change to challenge its ability to fulfill its mission in the future, according to the first DoD Climate Change Adaptation Roadmap. John Conger, the acting deputy undersecretary of defense for installations and environment, said the roadmap was completed in 2012 and published early this year. The document “had us do a variety of things,” Conger said. “But the piece that I think is the crux of the report is, rather than creating a stovepipe within the DoD organizational structure to deal with climate change, [the document says] we are going to integrate climate change considerations into the normal processes, the day-today jobs of everybody.” Such language is going to be integrated into various guidance documents, he added, “and we’ve already started doing that.” The department’s action is part of a federal government effort to address the global challenge. In June, President Barack Obama launched a Climate Action Plan to cut carbon pollution, prepare communities for climate change impacts and lead similar international efforts. Across the U.S., local communities and cities are updating building codes, adjusting the way they manage natural resources,
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Flooded areas of Boulder County, Colo. are seen from a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter Sept. 18. investing in more resilient infrastructure and planning for rapid recovery from damage that could occur due to climate change. And on Nov. 1, the president issued an executive order on climate preparedness directing federal agencies to modernize programs to support climate-resilient investments, manage lands and waters for climate change preparedness and resilience, and plan for climate-change-related risk, among other things. The order also forms an interagency council on climate preparedness and resilience, chaired by the White House and composed of more than 25 agencies, including the Defense Department. The foundation for DoD’s strategic policy on climate change began with the defense secretary’s publication in 2010 of the
Quadrennial Defense Review. The QDR, produced every four years, translates the National Defense Strategy into policies and initiatives. In 2010, the QDR for the first time linked climate change and national security. It said climate change may affect DoD by shaping the department’s operating environments, roles and missions, have significant geopolitical impacts worldwide, and accelerate instability or conflict. The QDR said DoD also would have to adjust to climate change impacts on its facilities, infrastructure, training and testing activities and military capabilities. As the acting deputy undersecretary of defense for installations and environment, Conger also is the department’s senior climate official, and his first job is to manage the installations and
environment portfolio. “That includes over 500 bases and 300,000 buildings and 2.2 billion square feet of space,” he said. “The infrastructure has a plant replacement value on the order of $850 billion. There’s a lot of stuff out there that is all going to be impacted by changes in the climate.” Conger said the department has to plan for the contingencies that climate change poses just as it would plan for any other contingency, driven by any other force in the world. “As I look at managing the infrastructure, I have to think about risk as well in that context,” he said. “What is climate change likely to do? What are the major changes that will occur that will affect that $850 billion real property portfolio?” The obvious threats are things like a rise in sea-levels, storm surges and storm intensity, but there’s also drought and thawing permafrost that affects bases in Alaska, the deputy undersecretary added. “Similarly, on our installations we have over 400 endangered species,” he said. “We manage those species through documents called integrated natural resources management plans and we manage [them] not through some degree of altruism … but the fact is that if we don’t manage those species effectively and they do appear more threatened, then other regulatory agencies will put limits on what we can do on our property and that will impact training.” Conger added, “We said, ‘Take
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two Alaska state records during a women’s Olympic weight lifting competition in 2012. “It was important for me to be prepared. In addition to working out and doing cardio, I made sure I was eating properly and maintaining a proper diet,” Spilde said. “To be a pallbearer, you want a professional appearance. You’re part of an elite unit and you need to prove that you deserve to be there. That stoked the fire.” Powell, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, was drawn to the Honor Guard following the death of her uncle, who was also her godfather and a retired Air Force service member. While working as a dental assistant at Sembach Air Station in Germany, she got news of his death and immediately flew home for the funeral. It would be an experience she would never forget. “The tribute for him took my breath away. I don’t normally get emotional, but I did for that,” Powell said. “I remember everything about that day. It was quite
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Staff Sgt. Jennifer Powell has been a pallbearer with the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard for two years. memorable. It got me thinking about what it’s like to be a part of that group.” About three years later while
stationed at Robins Air Force Base, Ga. Powell learned of an opportunity to serve with the base Honor Guard. She jumped at the
chance and would go on to serve in numerous ceremonies there. Though, the desire to challenge herself and do something on a
climate into account. Make sure you have planned for this. Make sure you have thought about it and addressed it in your [installation management] plans.’” “These are all, in my mind, sensible, reasonable steps that don’t cost very much money today and just require a little bit of forethought in order to reduce our exposure to risk tomorrow.” The president’s June Climate Action Plan categorized recommendations for action in terms of mitigating or eliminating emissions that cause climate change, adapting to climate change, and working internationally on climate change, Conger said. DoD has been looking at mitigation, or the energy problem, for a long time, the deputy undersecretary added. Energy and climate are tied together, Conger said, because energy and emissions are tied together. “We are working very hard and diligently to reduce our energy usage, to reduce our energy intensity and to increase the use of renewable energy, which doesn’t have emissions,” he said. “And we have done each of these things not because it is good for the climate or because it reduces emissions but because they provide mission and monetary benefits.” Conger says the department’s $4 billion annual utility bill drives the search for energy-efficiency, renewable-energy development projects and more. All have benefits from a mission perspective first, he said, and also turn out to be good for the environment. greater scale came calling. She pushed hard to get her application package together, but didn’t hear anything right away. About six months later, she received the long-awaited good news. “When I got word that I was selected, it was a dream come true,” Powell said. “It’s one of those moments you really can’t describe. Being selected meant everything in the world to me.” She’s now been with the Honor Guard at JBAB for a little more than two years. Because all pallbearers are held to the same physical requirements, Powell doesn’t leave any room for error. A usual routine for her is running and lifting weights for an hour and a half in the mornings. According to her, determination is all that stands in the way of other female service members becoming pallbearers. “Anyone can do it if they want it bad enough,” Powell said. “I feel a tremendous sense of pride in being a pallbearer. It’s personally rewarding.”
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Joint Base rings in Christmas season with tree lighting BY PAUL BELLO JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
WASHINGTON – On Dec. 4, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) continued its annual tradition, lighting a large evergreen tree alongside the installation’s main entrance, as a symbol of the holiday season. Service members and their families delved into cookies and hot chocolate, while members of the U.S. Air Force Band entertained guests with Christmas classics like “Santa Claus is coming to Town,” and “Frosty the Snowman.” Joint Base Commander Navy Capt. Anthony T. Calandra thanked everyone for attending – despite it being a warmer night than even he had hoped for. “Last year’s celebration was really cold and windy. I’m glad we don’t have that tonight, but I sure was hoping to have some flurries by now,” Calandra said. “It’s great to see everyone enjoying themselves. I think this is a perfect way for our community to start the Christmas season.” Families took part in a raffle for gifts courtesy of Morale, Welfare and Recreation. Prizes included gift cards and tickets to various area entertainment venues. The Boys and Girls Club of America, with many children from JBAB and its local Washington chapter present, was also the beneficiary of a $14,225 check from National Government Services. According to Tim Masheck, vice president and general manager of National Gov-
Military and civilian personnel take time to enjoy this year’s bonfire. ernment Services, his company is involved in numerous community outreach projects with organizations in the National Capital Region (NCR). “It’s an honor to support an organization like the Boys and Girls Club of America because they do so much to promote healthy living among young kids,” Masheck said. “We’re proud and happy to be a part of that endeavor.” The money will specifically go towards the Triple Play Program of the Boys and Girls Club of America. The program strives to improve the overall health of young children while increasing their daily physical activity, nutrition and how to develop healthy relationships, said Dawn Brunson, a senior director for military outreach for the Boys and Girls Club of American Washington chapter.
Santa and Mrs. Claus delight families and children during their appearance at this year’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony.
Tim Masheck, vice president and general manager of National Government Services, Joint Base Anacostia Bolling Commander Navy Capt. Anthony T. Calandra, Dawn Brunson, senior director of military outreach for the Boys and Girls Club of America National Chapter, and a fellow colleague from her organization are all smiles as National Government Services presents a check to the Boys and Girls Club of America Dec. 4 during an annual Christmas tree lighting on JBAB.
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Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Vice Commander Air Force Col. Michael E. Saunders congratulates a family on winning a gift during the night’s raffle. The JBAB Morale, Welfare and Recreation doled out numerous gifts this year in the spirit of the holidays.
Junior enlisted holiday social to be held Dec. 13 Open to all services BY JOSEPH P. CIRONE JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
WASHINGTON – A holiday social is being held for junior enlisted personnel (E-1 to E-4) at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) on Dec. 13 from Noon to 3 p.m. The social, being held at JBAB’s Bldg. 1307 (behind the Air Force Band’s Hangar), is open to personnel of all military branches assigned to JBAB or the Pentagon.
A special bar-b-q menu, including pulled pork, chicken and accompaniments is being prepared and will be served by the Air Force Chief of Staff Enlisted Aide Team, according to Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Jamie Blackburn. Music, prizes, other activities and games will round out the fun planned for the annual social. The Air Force Top Three organization is sponsoring the social and features a theme of ‘let it snow,’ with snow flake decorations
and service members wishes for snowflakes to be falling during the upcoming holiday season,” Blackburn reported. Upon arrival, all attendees will receive a ticket for the event’s raffle. The raffle grand prize is a highly sought after, very popular game system. A second raffle ticket will be provided to any service member that brings a new, unwrapped toy for donation to Toys for Toys. A member of the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program will be on hand to thank donors.
“Additional prizes will be awarded to the winners of the variety of games that will be played during the social,” Blackburn said. “We want to take some time to let our junior enlisted members have some fun while getting to know others from the different commands and service branches here at JBAB and the Pentagon. We want to add a little more joy to the upcoming holiday season,” Blackburn concluded.
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Air Force Club Membership
Become a club member by December 31 and get free dues for the first 3 months plus an instant win scratch card worth up to $100! Club member benefits include meals discounts, access to all Air Force clubs worldwide, $25,000 Annual Scholarship Program and more. Pick up an application at the Bolling Club or online at www.afclubs.net.
2013 White House Ornaments on sale now!
$18; Available at the Cash Cage or the Washington Dining Room
2-for-1 Steak Night
Every Thursday | 5 - 8:30pm | Wings Bar & Grill Choose
from a juicy 12oz rib eye or sirloin steak, chicken or fish and your choice of a toss salad and Russet or sweet baked potato with butter, sour cream 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
All-You-Can-Eat Buffet
Tuesday-Friday | 11am - 1:30pm | Washington Dining Room Tuesday: Turkey Carvery Station and pair it with our homemade soup, fresh salad bar and the rest of the lunch buffet Wednesday: Beef Carvery, French Fries and Yorkshire Pudding Thursday: All you can eat smothered, baked or fried pork chops Friday: Seafood Chef’s choice of seafood choices Salad and dessert bars are always open! Club Members: $9.95
Non-Members: $12.95 For parties of 10 or more, $1 will be added to each person’s meal.
Seafood Buffet
First Wednesday of each Month | 5 - 8:30pm | Washington Dining Room Seafood Buffet featuring an abundant selection of crab legs, steamed shrimp, fresh oysters, fried oysters, fish and shrimp, the Club’s famous fried chicken, numerous sides, clam chowder, salad bar and home made banana pudding along with dozens of assorted cakes and pies. Club Members: $29.95; Non-Members: $34.95
Champagne Sunday Brunch
Every Sunday | 10:30am - 2pm | Washington Dining Room Enjoy the best Champagne Brunch in the Capital Region featuring an abundant selection of shrimp, fresh oysters, baked and fried chicken, turkey, beef, fish, salads, grits, bacon, vegetables, starches, eggs benedict, made-to-order waffles and omelets, seasonal fruits, homemade banana pudding, assorted cakes and pies for dessert. Club Members: $17.95; Non-Members: $22.95
First and Third Friday
December 6 & 20 - January 3 & 17 | 5pm-12am | Bolling Club – Washington Dining Room Everyone is welcome! DJ Bob Ski from 7pm to midnight. Club members will be given access to FREE Hor D’ouevres from 5 to 7pm, non-members can enjoy these items for only $10. The Club’s famous fried chicken and Chef’s specials will be available for purchase in the WASP Lounge from 7 to 10pm.
Brunch with Santa
December 15 | 10:30am-2pm | Bolling Club – Washington Dining Room Come out and enjoy the best brunch with Santa in the National 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-toorder waffles and omelets, homemade banana pudding, assorted cakes and pies for desserts. Club Members: $17.95 Non-Members: $22.95 ***Don’t forget to bring your camera for a photo opportunity with Santa!
Boss and Buddy
December 20 & January 17 | 3:30-5:30pm | Bolling Club WASP Lounge Follow up that monthly promotion ceremony by taking your boss to the Club for Boss and Buddy Night! Club members enjoy a FREE buffet; cost for non-members is $10.
New Years Eve Membership Celebration
December 31 | Bolling Club Ring in the New Year and enjoy two rooms of entertainment! Party favors such as noise makers, hats and streamers will be available as well as complimentary Hor D’oeuvres served at 8pm, champagne and breakfast will be served at 12:15am. Entrance Fees: Club Members: FREE in advance before December 27, $10 at the door Non-Members: $25 in advance before December 27, $35 at the door Child Care: $10 per child in advance before December 27, $75 at the door To make a room reservation at Gateway Inns and Suites, please call 202-610-8000.
Potomac Lanes Bowling Center McChord St, Bldg. 1310 202.563.1701/1702
Book your next occasion with us!
Whether you are hosting a birthday party or an office meeting, bowling is fun activity that people of all ages can enjoy! We have group event packages that are available for all size groups. Come eat, bowl and celebrate at Potomac Lanes and leave the cleaning up to us!
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DJ Cosmic Night
December 14 | 8pm-12am DJ Chris lights up the night with great music and fun! Unlimited bowling and shoe rental for only $15; $12 for active military personnel and their families.
New Years Eve Party
December 31 |9pm -1am Celebrate the arrival of 2014 at Potomac Lanes Bowling Center. DJ Chris fires up the night with great music and cosmic bowling for only $75 per lane (maximum of 6 people). Price includes one large 16” one topping pizza and a pitcher of soda. Don’t drink and drive. Room reservations are available at Gateway Inns & Suites. 202.610.8000
Cosmic Bowling
Every Saturday | 8pm-12am Unlimited bowling and shoe rental for only $15; $12 for active military personnel and their families.
Military Family Fun Night
Every Sunday | 5-9pm 2 games of bowling, shoe rental, pizza and drinks for only $20 (family of 4). Available to active military personnel and their families. Each additional person is $5.
Monday Night Football Special
Every Monday Enjoy a large, one topping pizza and 10 chicken wings for only $16.95. Eat in or carry out.
Try EATZ New Menu Items!
Butter Breaded Mushrooms Fried Pickles Fried Green Beans Traditional or Boneless chicken wings with new sauces: BBQ, Chipotle BBQ, Buffalo Caolina Gold, Honey Mustard, Sesame Teriyaki, Adobo or Churascodf View the full menu on ABSalute, the MWR Smartphone App!
Potomac Lanes Eatz McChord St, Bldg. 1310 202.563.1701/1702
Monday Night Football Special
Every Monday | Potomac Lanes EATZ Enjoy a large, one topping pizza and 10 chicken wings! Eat in or Carry Out $16.95
Military Family Fun Night
Every Sunday | 5-9pm | Potomac Lanes EATZ Enjoy 2 games of bowling, shoe rental and drinks for only $20 (family of 4). Available to active military personnel and their families. Each additional person is $5.
Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Traditional or Boneless chicken wings with new sauces: BBQ, Chipotle BBQ, Buffalo Caolina Gold, Honey Mustard, Sesame Teriyaki, Adobo or Churasco. View the full menu on ABSalute, the MWR Smartphone App!
December-January Soup Special
Cream of Crab Soup in a Bread Bowl January Soup Special Chili in a Bread Bowl $5.95 D.C. Smoke is the winner of the Hot Dog Special and has been added to the menu. For a limited time only!
Slip Inn Bar & Grill Arnold Ave, Bldg. 2482 202.767-5840 The Slip Inn Bar & Grill is closed for the winter. It will reopen on February 2, 2014. The facility can be rented for private parties! Call 202.404.1014 for details.
Furnari Restaurant Defense Blvd, Bldg. 418 202.433.2574/2391 Furnari Restaurant has a new items menu! Check it out for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Outdoor Recreation Giovannoli Way, Bldg. 928 202.767.9136
Massanutten Snow Trip
December 14 | 7am-11pm | Massanutten Resort ODR is going to Massanutten Resort for Skiing and Snowboarding for the first snow trip of the season! Transportation will depart from Outdoor Recreation at 7am and return at 11pm. Trip includes an 8 hour lift ticket and transportation Military ID cardholders, youth and seniors: $78; all others $88. Equipment is available for rent at ODR. Stop in for a fitting. Call for more information.
Resale Lot
Sell your car, truck, motorcycle, trailer, RV or boat! Registration is required. The cost is $12 for the first month, $22 for the second month, and $32 for the third and final month.
Information, Tickets & Travel Arnold Ave, Bldg. 4472 202.404.6576
Nutcracker
December 7, 7pm December 15, 2pm December 19, 7pm The Nutcracker featuring the Washington Ballet Warner Theatre, Washington, DC Orchestra Seating Price: $78.25 Tickets are special order upon request.
Great Wolf Lodge
December 7 | Williamsburg, VA Price: $220 per room, room capacity of 6 Check-in: 4pm Enjoy cabin inspired suites and an indoor water park that your family and friends will love!
Niagara Falls Vacation Package June 19-22, 2014
Resale Lot
Every Saturday | 8pm-12am | Potomac Lanes Unlimited bowling and shoe rental for only $15; $12 for active military personnel and their families.
DJ Cosmic Bowling
Equipment Rental
Butter Breaded Mushrooms Fried Pickles Fried Green Beans
Edges dull? Calibration off? ODR can also service your personal equipment with edging, waxing, calibrating and complete tuning! Tuning - $10 Edging - $8 Waxing - $7 Calibrating - $10 Complete Tuning - $25
January 18 | 6am | Tannersville, PA Snow Trip! Join us for our first snow trip of the New Year. We will Ski/Snowboard for about 12 hours. Stop by Outdoor Recreation and reserve your roundtrip seat for $35. Lift tickets will be purchased individually at the resort. Check their website for pricing. Equipment is available for rent at the ODR bldg. 928, Fittings Highly Recommended! Minimum of 10 people for trip to go. YHwww.skicamelback.com
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Camelback Mountain Resort
The Resale Lot is located on Duncan Avenue. If you are selling a car, truck, motorcycle, trailer, RV or boat, stop by Outdoor Recreation to register your vehicle. The cost is $12 for the first month, $22 for the second month, and $32 for the third and final month. A copy of the current registration and insurance is needed at time of payment.
December 14 & January 11 | 8pm-12am | Potomac Lanes DJ Chris lights up the night with great music and fun! Unlimited bowling and shoe rental for only $15; $12 for active military personnel and their families.
Poles - $5 Skis/Snowboard - $15 Skki - $15 Snow Shoes - $12 Helmet - $2
We have a large variety of sporting, camping and party equipment available! Stop by building 928 to check out the selection.
Ski and Snowboard Rentals
Get ready to play in the snow! Outdoor Recreation has ski and snowboard equipment for rent. Stop by for a FREE fitting! Snowboard Package - $25, first day; $10 each additional day Ski Package - $25, first day; $10 each additional day Boots - $8
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Fallsview, Ontario Canada Enjoy a weekend getaway in Canada and behold the beauty of Niagara Falls. We will be staying at the Radisson Hotel & Suites Fallsview overlooking Horseshoe Falls. Prices are per person and include motor coach transportation and a 3 night stay in hotel. Jacuzzi Suite (Couples Only): $490 per person Fallsview Room: Single: $783, Double: $457, Triple: $360, Quad: $312 Cityview Room: Single: $370, Double: $380, Triple: $310, Quad: $274 There is a $10 fee, per person if there are more than 2 adults in a room. No charge for children under 2 years. Payment Schedule: $100 deposit due upon reservation Half Balance due on January 24, 2014 Final Payment due on March 21, 2014 For information contact the ITT Office. Passports are required.
Arts & Crafts Center Arnold Ave, Bldg. 4472 202.767.4422
Joint Base Anacostia Woodworking Club
The JBAB Woodshop is back by popular demand. Join our woodworking club and get up to 32 hours of wood working for $75.00 per month. We only have space for ten members per month so sign up today by calling (202) 767-4422 or stopping by the Arts & Crafts Center. *The JBAB Woodshop is only open to the woodworking club members on Saturdays.
Arts & Crafts Gift Shop
Check out the Arts & Crafts Center Gift Shop. Choose from a wide selection of shadow boxes, flags, flag boxes and sword cases. We have rosewood pen and pencil sets, complete with beautiful maple or rose-
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Miscellaneous items related to your health, your career, your life and your community
Immunization Clinic has new hours
The 579th Medical Group Immunization Clinic will be open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. On Thursdays, the clinic will be open from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. The clinic closes at 12 p.m. for training the first Wednesday of each month. For more information, call 202-404-6724.
JBAB Cub Scouts
Attention all boys grades 1st through 5th interested in scouting. Please contact the JBAB Cub Scouts, Pack 343, at jbabcubscouts@yahoo.com for more information. Each den holds their own meetings each month along with one pack event. Boys
will earn badges together and can work on individual achievements as well. Come join us for popcorn, camping and so much more.
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.
AFOWC Thrift Shop
The Air Force Officers’ Wives’ Club Thrift Shop is located at 13 Brookley Ave and is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Donations are accepted during business hours only. Profits from the AFOWC Thrift shop go toward college
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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.
NAVY 311
Navy Marine-Corps Thrift Shop hours
“NAVY 311” is the place to go for all types of information to help support Navy military, civilian and retiree personnel and their families. Access NAVY 311 at 1-855NAVY-311 or (DSN) 510- NAVY-311. You can also email NAVY311@navy.mil or visit www. NAVY311.navy.mil.
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 or visit www.facebook.com/NWCA37.
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
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.
Boys and Girls Club volunteers
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 512-560-5548 from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. or email Michael.martinez@afncr.af.mil.
JBAB Girl Scouts
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.
Christmas Cantata This year’s Christmas Cantata, “The Jesus Gift,” will be presented to the JBAB community on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 11:30 a.m. at the Chapel Center. For more information, call Gee Soo Hall at 202-583-5304 or email pianogeesoo@verizon.net.
Chapel CATHOLIC SERVICES
Reconciliation
Sunday 9 a.m. Chapel Center
Rosary
Sunday 9:10 a.m. Chapel Center
Mass
Tuesday 11:30 a.m. Chapel Center Wednesday11:30 a.m. Chapel Center Thursday11:30 a.m. Chapel Center Friday 7 a.m. Chapel Center Saturday 5 p.m. Chapel Center
Sunday 9:30 a.m. Chapel Center
PROTESTANT SERVICES
Sunday Worship
Gospel 11:30 a.m. Chapel Center General Protestant 11 a.m. Chapel 2
Sunday School
Sept - May 9:30-10:30 a.m. Any questions about these services or other religious needs call 202-767-5900
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