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Joint Base Journal Vol. 6, No. 13

April 3, 2015

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Commandant’s Corner: Sexual Assault Awareness Prevention and Response update

BY REAR ADM. MARKHAM K. RICH COMMANDANT, NAVAL DISTRICT WASHINGTON

Greetings Team 88, The month of April is designated as National Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

This year’s theme is “Eliminate Sexual Assault: Know Your Part. Do Your Part.”

Preventing Sexual Assault is in our hands. It’s about knowing and upholding our core values and standards.

Everyone has a role to play in preventing and responding to sexual assaults, and if you see something wrong, you must step in and do the right thing, no matter how uncomfortable.

This is the perfect month to discuss Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR), and give you an update on some big picture SAPR issues, as well as what has been happening at Naval District Washington (NDW) to mark National Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

The Department of Defense (DOD) SAPR program has undergone significant review and growth, with major changes to key policies and programs. One of the more important things that happened was that on

Rear Adm. Markham K. Rich, Commandant, Naval District Washington Dec. 1, the DOD delivered a report to the president that detailed the progress made in the campaign against sexual assault.

In addition to the comprehensive report by the DOD, each of the military departments and the National Guard Bureau contributed a supporting report, further detailing their progress. The reports highlighted the significant improvements made in the SAPR program, criminal investigations, and the military justice system over the past three years.

The DOD report to the president was more than 1,000 pages long, which makes for a long read, but I encourage you to review

it. [The report can be found on the Joint Base AnacostiaBolling website home page, www.cnic.navy.mil/jbab].

The report presented a list of 10 promising indicators and/or agents of positive change. Two of these items stood out for me. One, was the extensive leadership engagement - Navy leaders at all levels are cognizant, involved and are leading the way with the SAPR program.

There has been a positive effect throughout our entire community. The second item that stood out was that prevalence is down and reporting is up. Viewed together, these two trends indicate that we’ve made progress in terms of our Sailors’ willingness to report, which is a vitally important issue. Based on the 2012 RAND survey, it was estimated that only one in 10 victims reported a sexual assault. From the 2014 RAND survey, this number has improved to one in four.

Preventing and responding to sexual assaults will always be a priority at NDW. Our ultimate goal is to eliminate sexual assault from our ranks. We are using a proactive approach that consists of: focused education, comprehensive response, compassionate advocacy, and just adjudication in order to

promote professionalism, respect, and trust, while preserving our mission readiness.

The regional Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Officer (SAPRO) is a good example of our proactive approach. Every region within CNIC now has a SAPRO assigned as a direct report to the commander whose sole responsibility is to help the commander implement an effective SAPR program. The new NDW SAPRO is Cmdr. Stephen Frangos, located on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) in the N9 building.

The SAPRO is the military counterpart to the civilian regional sexual assault response coordinator. These two positions make up the SAPR team, which maintains awareness of SAPR programs and initiatives, ensures policy and procedural compliance with subordinate commands, recognizes and recommends best practices, lessons learned and trend analysis.

Our SAPR team has been very busy the past few months with educational programs and training. We recently held the first sexual assault response drills throughout the region.

These drills will be con-

ducted every June and December. The first set went well and we gained some valuable lessons learned to improve the program effectiveness. Drill scenarios begin with a person reporting an exercise sexual assault through one of the various reporting channels. They are designed to exercise the full-range of installation response processes. The NDW SAPR team will be working with the installation training officers to conduct the next round of drills in June.

Our region led the way for best practices by having the majority of our installations run the same drill scenario, which enabled us to compare results and better understand what worked well and where we needed to improve. NDW Unit Victim Advocates (UVAs) played the part of the victims. The feedback received was that the UVAs learned just as much by playing the victim in the drill as compared to the UVAs that were being assessed. These best practices are going to be recommended by CNIC to all other regions. NDW also created a standardized assessment checklist so all installations will be evaluated using the same criteria.

Beginning in April and

continuing through September, we will be rolling out Bystander Intervention to the Fleet, or BI2F. This training is a comprehensive bystander skills-based facilitated experience. BI2F teaches how to recognize and address destructive behaviors on the continuum of harm — bullying, inappropriate behavior, offensive humor, posters, pictures, harassment, sexual harassment, etc. It will revolve around the concept of “See something, say something.”

The two-hour training will be mandatory for all Navy personnel, but our civilian workforce is welcome and highly-encouraged to attend what we believe to be excellent training.

Sexual assault in all forms is unacceptable. Providing critical training and awareness programs, and trained advocates to handle sexual assault response, ensures NDW continues to have a command climate of respect, trust and professionalism. I encourage you to participate in the Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month activities at your installations and take some time to educate yourself on DOD and Navy SAPR programs and initiatives.

Thanks Team 88

Secure messaging improves 579th Medical Services efficiency

BY JEREMY K. JOHNSON JOINT BASE ANACOSTIABOLLING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Operational efficiency at Joint Base AnacostiaBolling’s 579th Medical Services has greatly improved since the implementation of a secure messaging tool between patients and providers.

According to Air Force Maj. Karri Roman, 579th Medical Services flight commander, the Army, Navy and Air Force all use some form of secure messaging. The Air Force system, called MiCare, is powered by Relay Health.

“What MiCare has done is open up this opportunity for patients to share their medical and health information, but also send questions and inquiries to their doctor, nurse or anybody on the provider’s team. It helps facilitate their care,” said Roman.

MiCare is available through a web-based interface on both desktop and mobile web browsers.

Signing up is easy, Roman explained.

“All [patients] need to do is let us know that they’re interested in signing up,” she said. “They’ll provide simple verification and fill out a very short form.”

She paused briefly to em-

phasize the importance of using a non-military email account, saying the reason for this is to ensure patients can sign-in from any computer, no matter where they are.

She continued, “One of our administrative personnel will then validate that the patient is enrolled in our clinic and open an account for that patient. The information will then go back to the patient, and the patient simply accepts an invitation.

At that point they can start talking to their provider immediately.”

The benefits of the system are wide-ranging, she said. By allowing patients to query their clinic 24 hours a day and letting the team respond without the constraints of an appointmentbased approach, routine matters can be handled in minutes.

Air Force Capt. Stacie Wrobel, a 579th Medical Services nurse, noted several examples of frequent requests they handle through the system.

“We can schedule appointments for the patient, see medication refill [requests] and assist when the patient wants to update their provider on something that’s going on,” said Wro-

U. S. AIR FORCE PHOTO BY TECHNICAL SGT. KELBY WALKER

Doreen Ackom-Owusu, Pediatric Clinic registered nurse, uses MiCare secure messaging to interact with patients enrolled at 579th Medical Services located on Joint Base AnacostiaBolling. bel. “For example, if they saw a specialist - especially if it’s physical therapy - they want to make sure the provider is aware of any new recommendations the specialist provided. They’ll send that recommendation and we’ll forward it on to the provider, that way the provider is aware of what’s going on with the patient.”

Roman said medication refills are a good example of how the system cuts down on face-to-face time.

“A perfect example would be, ‘Doctor Smith, I need a medication renewal.

My prescriptions are starting to run out.’ Previously, while there were some processes in place, a lot of those patients had to come in to

see their provider,” said Roman. “Now, if the patient says, ‘I’m really short on my medication,’ the team can go in and research if there’s any requirement. Does the patient need to have labs drawn? Does the doctor or provider need to see them face-to-face? If not, the provider can renew that prescription and the patient

can just go ahead and proceed to the pharmacy.”

The reduction of these types of appointments frees up time for other patients, Roman added.

“Because it dramatically drops the need for those routine appointments, it opens us up to those patients that have real, acute needs today. It makes the provider more available for when the patient really needs them,” she said.

Wrobel emphasized short turnaround times as another benefit for patients who use MiCare.

“When the patient sends their message through the system,” she said, “we’re required to respond within one duty day, and usually it’s within a few hours that the patient receives the response. We have all day, while we’re on duty, and we continually monitor it and respond quickly.”

Another function of secure messaging is the ability to send and receive documents ranging from lab results to information packets.

“We can send the patient an entire list of recommended dietary changes, whereas if we were to talk about it over the phone, a lot of the

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JBAB fitness centers now offer Cardio Theater

BY LT. CMDR. JIM REMINGTON JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling’s (JBAB) fitness centers expanded service to their clients during the second week of March by bringing their new Cardio Theater to all three aerobic-outfitted fitness centers.

Most aerobic fitness machines are now equipped with an audio receiver unit, allowing customers to plug-in personal ear phones and tune into one of four TV broadcasts.

“It’s a way for our customers to entertain themselves, occupy their minds while they work out, and kind of forget what they’re doing to get into their running, biking, or elliptical cardio. It’s a TV monitor on the wall and it gives them a chance to watch TV while they work out,” said Gregory Wheeless, program fitness director for JBAB’s Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR).

While the technology has been around for a while, JBAB fitness centers did not implement it because they were buying cardio equipment with televisions already mounted.

Unfortunately, said Wheeless, the staff had continuous problems with these individual screens because the shaking of the exercise equipment led to malfunctions in the units, causing regular maintenance issues. To solve the problem, he said, they opted to implement Cardio Theater.

“We set the TV channels. An individual can’t change the channels. We have four TVs up in the cardio area and we keep them on news and sports,” said Wheeless. “You can watch CNN, MSNBC, ESPN 1 and ESPN 2.”

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

Three Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling fitness centers recently added Cardio Theater, four wall-mounted televisions and personal audio jacks on cardio equipment to listen and watch while working out.

Wheeless previewed another improvement coming to Fitness Center I, one that is in response to customer requests.

“We’re setting up a room that’s going to be called ‘Baby and Me.’ It will be upstairs and if a parent wants to work out while they have their kids, they can bring their kids and workout with their kids right there where

they can keep an eye on them. That’s what a lot of newer bases and bigger bases are doing,” Wheeless said.

The room, currently under development, is upstairs from the basketball courts. Within there is a gated area where children can play or watch TV, while parents are free to exercise in the fitness area - which will be

equipped with one elliptical, one treadmill and one bike.

“That’s the first thing parents ask for, especially those coming from other bases,” Wheeless said. “They’re saying newer fitness centers have that.” The “Baby and Me” room is expected to open later this month. A full story will be included in a future issue of the Joint Base Journal.

April promotions at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling

BY JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING PUBLIC AFFAIRS Congratulations to the following Airmen on their selection for promotion to the following ranks this April: Senior Master Sgt. Bradley C. Green Senior Master Sgt. Vivian L. Podgainy Senior Master Sgt. Daniel P. Valadie Master Sgt. Matthew K. Divelbiss Master Sgt. Brandon E. Harrison Master Sgt. Kelvin J. Hatcher Master Sgt. Theodore Settles, III Tech. Sgt. Terrance J. Gawith Tech. Sgt. Antwan D. McGaw Staff Sgt. Curtis T. Banks Staff Sgt. Thomas J. Cluney

Staff Sgt. Justin T. George Staff Sgt. Ryne C. Pendilla Staff Sgt. Douglas R. Wise Staff Sgt. Jason M. Zisaruk Senior Airman Steven R. Benton Senior Airman Angela M. Mitchell Senior Airman Joaniqua L. Rutherford Senior Airman Dagoberto J. Ramirez Airman 1st Class Charles J. Elias Airman Caleb A. Smith The monthly Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) promotion ceremony is held on the last duty day of the calendar month. The next ceremony is scheduled to be held April 30, 3:30 p.m., at the Bolling Club. For more information, contact Air Force Staff Sgt. Brittnay Freeze, 202-404-7197.

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JBAB kids swoop in, scoop up 9,000 surprise-filled eggs STORY AND PHOTOS BY MICHELLE L. GORDON JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Parents and children gathered at Joint Base AnacostiaBolling’s soccer field March 29 to tackle the challenge of recovering 9,000 plastic eggs filled with candy and prizes during the annual JBAB Easter Egg Hunt, coordinated by the Youth Center. According to Warfighter and Family Readiness, around 500 people showed up and cleared the field of all goodies and confectionary treats in less than 90 minutes.

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Four Airmen musicians recognized in media contest

BY CHIEF MASTER SGT. JENN PAGNARD THE U.S. AIR FORCE BAND

U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO BY AIRMAN 1ST CLASS JOSHUA R. M. DEWBERRY

Technical Sgt. Hannah Rigg performs a solo with the Concert Band at Valparaiso University’s Chapel of Resurrection in Valparaiso, Ind., April 7, 2014. Rigg joined the Air Force in August 2013 and is a member of the Singing Sergeants. She was just selected as the “Outstanding New Public Affairs Musician” for 2014.

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information is lost,” said Wrobel. “Patients can also send us documents. If they need a form signed by the provider, they can just attach that form instead of having to come into the clinic and drop it off.”

Roman and Wrobel both said the clinic is seeing an increase in the number of patients using secure messaging, and they’d like to see that trend continue.

Wrobel pointed out that all patients enrolled at the clinic can use it.

“Our users fall across all age groups,” she said. “We have parents of patients - parents of children. We have active duty members and their spouses.

We also have a lot of retirees.

There’s not one specific group that’s more prevalent than the rest.”

Out of 75 Air Force Military Treatment Facilities worldwide, said Roman, the 579th Medical Services ranks 8th in enrollment. More than 70 percent of the clinic’s patients participate.

Roman said she’d like to see the number increase to 100 percent.

Wrobel said she’s seen the impact secure messaging has had so far, and believes it can help even more.

“I absolutely love it from a nursing perspective,” she said enthusiastically. “I want to get the word out that it really is the quickest way - and really easy to use - to get in touch with your provider. It really beats the old system of doing things over the phone and playing a lot of phone tag back and forth. With this system, you don’t have to have access to your phone and you can use it whenever or wherever you are.”

Three Airmen musicians from The U.S. Air Force Band won awards in the 2013 Air Force Public Affairs Media contest.

Four was the magic number for the 2014 contest with four of the band’s musicians taking home “prizes.”

The Air Force Media Contest is an annual competition between public affairs products, including journalism, social media, graphic art, video production, music, and others. The contest features 50 categories in all. It is designed to inspire and reward excellence and professionalism in Air Force Public Affairs community. Awards are given to both civilians and military members.

Now retired Senior Master Sgt. Robert Thurston and Master Sgt. Emily Wellington were once again awarded first place distinctions. This year, Master Sgt. Joshua Kowalsky and Technical Sgt.

Hannah Rigg joined the circle of winners as well.

Thurston won first place in “Category 46: Outstanding Large Instrumental Composition/Arrangement” for his original composition “Departures.” This is the title track for the Concert Band’s most recent recording.

Kowalsky was awarded third place in “Category 47: Outstanding Small Instrumental Composition/Arrangement” for his arrangement of Benjamin Britten’s “Alpine Suite” for flute, clarinet and cello. This composition was originally written for three recorders.

Honored by the recognition, Kowalsky said, “I’m particularly proud of this accomplishment, since I don’t have any formal training in musical arrangement!”

Last year, then Tech. Sgt. Matthew Geist won first prize in “Category 48: Outstanding Popular Song.” This year’s honors went to Master Sgt. Emily Wellington for “Black Cat.” Wellington wrote the song for Celtic Aire, which is com-

prised of five musicians from the Singing Sergeants.

Using multiple instruments and lush vocal harmonies, Celtic Aire performs a large repertoire of Celtic folk songs, Irish reels and jigs, pub songs, their own take on select pop hits, and now original works.

Coming in first place in “Category 49: Outstanding New Public Affairs Musician” was Rigg, a soprano vocalist in the Singing Sergeants.

A native of Tomball, Texas, Rigg’s career in the Air Force began in August 2013. She received a Bachelor of Music in vocal performance from East Texas Baptist University in Marshall, Texas. She then received a Master of Music degree from The Meadows School of the Arts at Southern Methodist University.

In a congratulatory email, Col. Larry Lang, commander of the band, commended the winners, saying, “This is an enormous achievement! Thank you for your tremendous contributions to our organization and to our Air Force.

Bravo!”

Navy announces April SAAPM 2015 theme FROM CHIEF OF NAVAL PERSONNEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS Navy leaders announced last month the Department of Defense 2015 Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) theme: “Eliminate Sexual Assault: Know your part. Do your part.”

The effort will focus on raising awareness and highlighting prevention of sexual violence with an emphasis on bystander intervention.

April is an opportunity to build on existing momentum to eliminate the crime of sexual assault and ensure all service members are committed to creating command climates of professionalism, dignity and respect.

“As we focus on this year’s theme of ‘Eliminate Sexual Assault: Know your part. Do your part’, it’s critical that everyone takes time to focus on the areas where they can help, through attention and intervention,” said Rear Adm. Rick Snyder, director, 21st Century Sailor Office. “Sailors at every level of leadership are the ones that make this not just a successful month, but a sustained and positive campaign to identify situations that pose a risk for sexual harassment, sexual assault, and other criminal behaviors and have the social courage to safely correct harmful behavior.”

In addition to making Sailors aware of SAAPM and this year’s theme, commands are encouraged to organize events to highlight the awareness and prevention of sexual assault. Some of the suggested events include hanging ribbons on trees around base, hosting “Meet your SARC and victim advocate” events, organizing skits at the local base theater, and other activities to raise awareness during the month of April. Events can be co-

ordinated with local SAPR professionals to ensure maximum visibility and participation.

“We see Sailors stepping up and helping, and we want to encourage that to continue,” said Snyder.

“Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month is a great opportunity for commands to show their support and focus on eliminating sexual assault.”

Sailors and commands can find additional information, references and resources at www.sapr.navy. mil. The website contains turnkey information on organizing and executing SAAPM events. The website also includes resources for victims of sexual assault who want to reach out for information and support.

Sexual Assault Prevention and

Response is an important effort in the 21st Century Sailor Office which consolidates programs and policies, new and existing, to maximize Sailor personal and family readiness and build resilience, enhancing the asymmetric advantage Sailors bring to the force.

For more information, go to www.Navy.mil/sapr.

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Warfighter & Family Readiness Programs & Events View all event information at www.MyWFR.com or www.

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April is Month of the Military Child Barracuda Swim Team

Register online at www.MyWFR.com by May 1.

Season: May 26-July 25 Cost: $50, includes a swim team t-shirt. Swimmers are required to purchase their own swimsuits suitable for competition.

1000 Piece Puzzle Weekend Challenge

April 2-4 | 6 p.m. | Youth Center, Bldg. 4485 Enjoy a weekend of fun to see which group (teens vs. preteens) can be the first to finish a 1000 piece puzzle.

Spring Break Care

April 6-17 | 6 a.m.-6 p.m. | Youth Center, Bldg. 4485 | Open to ages 5 (in kindergarten)-12 Call the School Age Care program at 202-767-4003 and make arrangements today!

Special Events

Save the Date! Bingo Tournament

April 22 | 11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.

Compete in MWR’s First Bingo Tournament! Cost is $15 per person, per tournament. At the end of each 30 minute tournament, the top two players with the most money will win cash prizes! Free giveaways to all participants! Open to all DOD ID Cardholders ages 18 and over. Register early at Potomac Lanes or enter the day of the tournament.

April 25 | 9 a.m. | Slip Inn Volunteers are needed to help clean up the Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling waterfront! Register to volunteer online at www.MyWFR.com or call 202-404-7077. The cleanup will be followed by an Earth Day Celebration at the Slip Inn featuring Chili Cook-off, blessing of the Marina Fleet and prizes!

Burst of Color 5K

May 9 | 10 a.m. | Giesboro Park Register online to run or to volunteer at MyWFR.com. $15 per person; Free for active duty and children under age 5. Registration closes on April 30.

Navy-Air Force Half Marathon & Navy 5 Miler Sept. 20 | National Mall, Washington, D.C. Register online at NavyHalf.com

Slip Inn Arnold Ave., Bldg. 2482 | 202-767-5840 Slip Inn now open with a new BBQ menu!

Hours of Operation: Tuesday – Saturday: 2-8 p.m.

Potomac Lanes Bowling Center McChord St, Bldg. 1310 | 202-563-1701/1702

Summer Bowling Leagues

Summer leagues are now forming. Bowling leagues start in May and June. Call Potomac Lanes at 202-563-1701 for register or for more details.

Information, Tickets & Travel (ITT) Office 4570 Chappie James Blvd. (Located inside the Commissary) | 202-404-6576

Play Bingo at Potomac Lanes

Win daily prizes and up to $8,000 per game! Sign up for you VIP Bingo Payer’s Card today at Potomac Lanes!

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus

Receive two hours of bowling, shoe rental, choice of pizza or hot dogs and drinks for $13 per person. Each person also receives a $3 arcade game card! Reserve your party early as times are limited.

April 11-19 | Patriots Center | Purchase tickets at the ITT Office “Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents “Built To Amaze!” is an extraordinarily engineered circus experience where “Children Of All Ages” find out what it takes to build The Greatest Show On Earth! Ticket Price: $19.75.

Cosmic Saturday

New York City Day Trip

Birthday Party Packages

Every Saturday | 8 p.m.-midnight Unlimited bowling and shoe rental for only $15; $12 for active military personnel and their families.

Bolling Club Theisen St., Bldg. 50 | 202-767-6794

Earth Day Fun Day

Indulge in a makeover by Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants and learn exciting skin care techniques! Enjoy your makeover and invest in a glamour shot portrait! Light refreshments will be served. 5x7 photo and mat - $10; 8x10 photo and mat - $15; for more information contact Magdalene’s Custom Framing at 202-767-8560.

April 25 | 7 a.m.-11 p.m. | ITT Office Spend the day in the big apple! ITT is offering motor coach transportation to New York City for $55, per person (ages 2 & older). The bus departs from Fitness Center II, Bldg. 419 at 7 a.m. and arrives at Macy’s Department Store by noon. You will have six hours to shop, sightsee or even watch a Broadway Musical!

Auto Hobby Shop

Play Bingo Three times a week!

Sundays at 12:30 p.m. | Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. | Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. | Win cash prizes!

First Friday

April 3 | 5 p.m.-midnight Featuring DJ Bob Ski at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. Club members receive free hors d’oeuvres from 5-7 p.m.

Easter Brunch Buffet

April 5 | 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.

Make your reservations today by calling the Bolling Club at 202-767-6794/6792. Club Members: $28.95; Non-Members: $33.95; View the full menu online at MyWFR.com.

Club Member Birthday Lunch

April 8 | 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Club members with a birthday in April receive a free lunch buffet and a slice of birthday cake. Must present your club card and proof of birthday.

All-You-Can-Eat Buffet

Auto Hobby April Specials

1.Receive a free spring inspection with the purchase of an oil change starting at $13.50 2.Air Conditioning Service is only $75 (not including freon).

3.Tire rotation: $20 4.Coolant flush including one gallon of coolant is $75.

Fitness & Sports Women Sports Leagues now being offered!

Call Fitness Center I at 202-767-5895 for details!

Recreational Volleyball League

April 6 | 6 & 7 p.m. | Fitness Center I Open to all military, dependents, civilians and contractors attached to JBAB. Call Fitness Center I at 202-767-5895 for details!

Recreational Kickball League

Tuesday-Friday: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Social Hour

Wednesdays & Fridays | 5 p.m. | Bolling Club

2-for-1 Steak Night - Play Bingo while you dine!

Every Thursday | 5-8:30 p.m.

Choose from a juicy 12oz rib eye or New York strip steak!

Club Members: $24.95 for two people; Non-Members: $24.95 per person

Capital Cove Marina Giovannoli Way, Bldg. 90 | 202-767-5424

Chili Cook-off

April 25; Register by April 22 | Noon | Slip Inn Compete with Clay, the 2014 Chili King, as he defends his title! The community will vote for their favorites! Awards will be given to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place. Register online at www.

MyWFR.com or in person at Capital Cove Marina. The first 20 people to register receive a free apron!

Arts & Crafts Center Arnold Ave, Bldg. 4472 | 202-767-6997/202-767-8560

Glamour Hour

Brookley Ave. Bldg. P9 | 202-767-4571

April 4 | Noon-4 p.m. | Magdalene’s Custom Framing

May 4 | 6 & 7 p.m. | Gieseboro Park Register to play on JBAB’s Kickball League. Open to all military, dependents, civilians and contractors attached to JBAB. Register by April 24 at Fitness Center I.

24-Hour Fitness

Workout any time you want at the 24-Hour Fitness Center. Sign up at Fitness Center.

Liberty Center Enterprise Hall, Bldg. 72 | 202-685-1802 Eligibility: E1-E6 Single, Unaccompanied active duty military

Easter Scavenger Hunt April 5 | 3 p.m.

Cooking with Liberty

April 7 | 5:30 p.m. | Enterprise Hall Kitchen, Bldg. 72, 2nd floor Join Liberty as we prepare Chili. Best Chili will represent Liberty in JBAB Chili Cook-off. All food and supplies are provided.

Liberty Pool Tournament

April 9 | 5:30 p.m.

Try your luck to win bragging rights and prizes!

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Honoring NDW Gold Star Spouses COURTESY OF NAVAL DISTRICT WASHINGTON GOLD STAR SPOUSES PROGRAM We honor Gold Star Military Spouses, both male and female, on Gold Star Wives Day, Sunday, April 5. The sacrifices of a Gold Star spouse are more than losing the person they called their life partner; it is the loss of a future with that person. Spouses may feel they are no longer part of the military and for many their sense of identity may also be lost. Gold Star Wives Day recognizes those spouses and the immense sacrifices they have made.

Gold Star Spouses have unique challenges — change of location, change in career plans,

supplementing the loss of a steady income and becoming both a mother and father to their children. Surviving spouses will never forget or “get over” their loss. The Navy Gold Star program helps connect surviving spouses with the military so they may continue to enjoy support and honor their loved ones.

Navy Gold Star staff reaches out to survivors in hopes of bringing them together to augment their future with new friends, goals and expectations.

If you or someone you know is a Gold Star Spouse, please have them contact the Naval District Washington Gold Star Program Coordinator at 202-433-3171 or the Installation Navy Gold Star Coordinator at 202-433-3055.

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Chaplain’s Religious Enrichment Development Operations The Chaplain’s Religious Enrichment Development Operations (CREDO) offers a variety of programs aimed at improving communication, adding resiliency, and training service members in valuable life skills.

Marriage Enrichment Retreat (MER) - Couples enjoy a free weekend at the Hilton Hotel in Crystal City, Virginia, where they learn and apply marriage skills such as communication and problem solving in a fun, small group atmosphere. Using personality inventories, participants learn that differences in marriages can be ways to enhance and complete one another in the marriage journey. The next MER is scheduled for April 17.

Personal Resiliency Retreat (PRR) - The PRR highlights the essential components of hindsight, insight, and foresight in order to equip military personnel to accomplish the mission. Overall, the goal of a PRR is to give participants an opportunity to grow and mature as individuals by reflecting on their lives.

For more information, or to register for a retreat, contact the CREDO office, 202767-5901/5900, send an email to: credo.ndw.fcm@navy.mil, or stop by the Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) Chapel and inquire within.

Chapel Easter Schedules CATHOLIC SERVICES Good Friday, April 3 Stations of the Cross, noon, Chapel 2 (outdoors) Liturgy of the Passion of the Lord, 7 p.m., Chapel Center

Holy Saturday, April 4 Easter Vigil Mass, 8 p.m.

PROTESTANT SERVICES Good Friday, April 3 Good Friday Service, 6:30 p.m., Chapel 2

Easter Sunday, April 5 Sonrise Service, 8:30 a.m., Chapel 2 Breakfast, 9:45 a.m., Chapel 2

Easter Sunday, April 5

Easter Egg Hunt, 10:15 a.m., Chapel 2

Mass 9:30 a.m., followed by Easter Egg Hunt and Meet-N-Greet

Gospel Service, 11:30 a.m., Chapel Center

Traditional Service, 11 a.m., Chapel 2

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