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Joint Base Journal Vol. 6, No. 33

August 21, 2015

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Air Force Band Summer Concert Series wrapping up, don’t miss it

Special guest conductor retired Air Force Col. Arnald Gabriel leads the U.S. Air Force Concert Band on the National Harbor Plaza stage Aug. 17. The performance commemorated the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II and celebrated “The Greatest Generation,” featuring music from or related to the World War II era.

BY MASTER SGT. ERIC SULLIVAN U.S. AIR FORCE BAND

The dog days of summer are coming to a hazy end, and soon the first cool breezes of autumn will blow through the concrete canyons of the District of Columbia. Before long we’ll be cursing the bitter cold and wishing for just one more day of the 95 degree heat and sweltering humidity that we’re complaining about now.

But, before that inevitable turn occurs, there will be some lovely late-summer nights in the D.C. metro area, and the members of

your United States Air Force Band have an excellent idea regarding how to best spend them - with us, of course!

Our 2015 Summer Concert Series has just a few performances left, but they promise to be some of the most entertaining of the season. On Aug. 21, the Airmen of Note will be at the Air Force Memorial with a concert series entitled “National Treasures: A Tribute to the Greatest Generation.” The Note will perform iconic musical selections from the World War II era, including classic ‘40s big band swing tunes and ballads, as well as some newer music that’s sure to

U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTOS BY JAMES E. LOTZ

Members of the U.S. Air Force Singing Sergeants perform on the National Harbor Plaza stage in Maryland on Aug. 17. The performance commemorated the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. please every palate. The Airmen of Note will repeat their concerts on Aug. 25 at the Capitol and Aug. 26 at the Sylvan Theater.

The 2015 Summer Concert Series closes out on Friday, Sept. 11 with a concert commemorating the birthday of our great United States Air Force. Join the Concert Band and Singing Sergeants as they present “The U.S. Air Force Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.”

As an added treat, your U.S. Air Force Honor Guard’s Drill Team will perform their unique and out-

standing show at 7 p.m. Also, just prior to the concert, Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Mark Welsh will lead a wreath-laying ceremony in remembrance of 9/11.

So, come and spend a beautiful (and temperate) night or two with the Air Force Band, before the summer’s gone and the Summer Concert Series with it. It doesn’t really get much better than great music from talented Airmen musicians under the night sky - and come November, you’ll be glad you took advantage of the warm

weather when you had the chance!

All concerts are free and open to the public. All concerts begin at 8 p.m., with the exception of the Sept. 11 performance, which begins at 7:30 p.m. Outdoor concerts are subject to weather cancellation, so please view our Facebook or Twitter feed for concert status.

For more information on The United States Air Force Band, including full calendar and recordings library, visit our website www. usafband.af.mil.

9th CMSAF laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery

BY TECH. SGT. DANIEL DECOOK SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMAND INFORMATION

“If you’ve met Chief Binnicker, you’ve met an icon -- a hero, a legend,” said Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force, James A. Cody.

Cody said these words as he delivered the eulogy for former Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James C. Binnicker at the Fort Meyer post chapel in Arlington, Virginia, Aug. 14.

As Binnicker’s flag-draped casket lay in front of more than 500 family, friends and fellow Airmen, a hushed silence fell over a visibly somber crowd as Cody reflected on Binnicker’s impact on today’s Air Force.

“If you’ve met Chief Binnicker, you’re a better Airman today for it, for those moments, or that moment you spent together,” Cody said. “If you’ve met Chief Binnicker, you’re better prepared to lead because of the truth and wisdom he likely shared, even when the truth hurt a little.”

Binnicker was born in Orangeburg, South Carolina, on July 23, 1938. He, like many others, was drawn to the possibility of one day becoming a pilot, but high-frequency hearing loss in his right ear prevented him from flying. It didn’t stop him from chasing his dream, however. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1957 and spent most of his

U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO BY SCOTT M. ASH

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody consoles Jan Binnicker, widow of ninth Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Binnicker, before he is laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery, Va., Aug. 14. Binnicker passed away March 21 in Calhoun, Ga. early career on the flight line.

Originally in the personal equipment career field, Binnicker crosstrained into air operations. While deployed to Vietnam, he planned flights for missions with the 22nd Tactical Air Support Squadron.

After Vietnam and before serving as the ninth chief master sergeant of the Air Force, Binnicker spent time as the senior enlisted adviser for the 12th Air Force, Headquarters Pacific Air Forces and Headquarters Tactical Command. He also represented the Air Force as senior enlisted ad-

viser on the President’s Commission on Military Compensation.

“Taking care of our Air Force family is not a one-time deal, it’s a forever deal; those are Chief Binnicker’s words not mine,” said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III. “He believed them, he shared them, and most importantly he lived every day by them. He dedicated all he had to our service and he continued his life’s work as a wingman, leader and warrior.”

At the conclusion of a long and distinguished career, the time came

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Members of the Old Guard escort the ninth Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James C. Binnicker to rest in Arlington National Cemetery, Va., Aug. 14. Binnicker passed away March 21 in Calhoun, Ga. for Binnicker to retire. Much like when hearing loss didn’t stop him from serving, a retirement ceremony wouldn’t stop his relentless drive to support the men and women of the Air Force.

In March 2000, Binnicker became the president and CEO of the Air Force Enlisted Village, a nonprofit charity located in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, that provides a home for the surviving spouses of enlisted military personnel.

As the morning dew still clung to the grass, a caisson trailed by a long

line of Airmen, family and friends followed Binnicker to his final resting place in section 57.

After a 21-gun salute, the playing of Taps, and a B-52 Stratofortress flyover, Cody once again spoke.

This time he did so on bended knee with a folded flag in both hands and his words were reserved only for Binnicker’s wife, Janice.

The ninth chief master sergeant of the Air Force now rests in the shadows of the Air Force Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery.

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Youth Center to host annual Cardboard Regatta Aug. 28

BY JEREMY K. JOHNSON JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Young pirates, sailors, and nautical engineers can stop by the Youth Center to grab materials for Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling’s (JBAB) annual Cardboard Regatta.

The event is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 28 at the base pool.

Joyce Sheridan, youth director at JBAB’s Youth Center, said the rules of the event are fairly simple.

“We provide four sheets of cardboard and a roll of duct tape,” she explained. “Teams have to put together a ‘boat’ that can carry two people.”

Materials can be picked up from JBAB Youth Center during regular business hours. If participants run out of cardboard, they’re allowed to seek it elsewhere.

“People sometimes look for boxes leftover from PCS (permanent change of station) moves,” she added.

There are some restrictions on building materials, including a prohibition on waterproofing Cardboard boats prove to be sturdy vessels as contestants race from one end of the Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling spray, something she said takes annual JBAB Youth Center Cardboard Boat Regatta Race, held Sept. 1, 2014. the fun out of the spirit of the event. signs are only limited by a team’s popcorn box - it sank. A lot of the is just to have fun.”

Team categories include ages creativity.

Teams can take all the time kids need help from their parents, 5-7, 8-10, 11-13, and 14 and up. they need to finish their creations so it’s a great opportunity for fam“I’ve seen just about everything Medals will be awarded for 1st, you can think of,” she mused, ily time when they’re building to- prior to the regatta, but all boats 2nd and 3rd place.

Sheridan said ultimately, de- “including one that looked like a gether. The key to the entire thing have to be ready to go when the

Chapel Schedule

CATHOLIC SERVICES

Reconciliation

Sunday 9 a.m.

Chapel Center

Rosary Sunday 9:10 a.m.

Chapel Center

Mass (Chapel Center) Tuesday 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday 11:30 a.m.

Thursday 11:30 a.m.

Friday 7 a.m.

Saturday 5 p.m.

Sunday 9:30 a.m.

PROTESTANT SERVICES

Sunday Worship Gospel 11:30 a.m.

Chapel Center

General Protestant 11 a.m.

Chapel 2

Sunday School September - May 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Questions about these services or other religious needs can be directed to 202-767-5900.

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(JBAB) pool to the other during the

first race begins.

For questions about the event, including the rules, call 202-7674003. A rain date is scheduled for Sept. 7.

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 Aug. 28-30.

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. The next PRR is scheduled for Sept. 18-20.

All retreats are free including room and meals. They are open to all active duty and reserve military members and their dependents. For pre-registration call 202-404-8830/8831. For more information contact the CREDO office, 202-767-5901/5900, send an email to: credo.ndw.fcm@navy.mil, or stop by the Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) Chapel and inquire within.

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Washington Dining Room book.com/MyWFR Open to ages 13-19.

Child and Youth Programs

Special Events

R&B Night featuring KERQ

Aug. 21 | 6-9 p.m. | Slip Inn Third Friday Aug. 21 | 6-11 p.m. | Bolling Club, Wings Bar & Grill Featuring DJ Chris!

Summer Splash Party

Aug. 21 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Base Pool Splash into summer with free food (while supplies last), games and music! All receive free entry to the pool.

Movie Under the Stars

Aug. 28 | 8:45 p.m. | Base Pool Enjoy this summer’s last FREE, familyfriendly movie outdoors at the base pool!

Movie will be announced the Wednesday prior on MWR’s Facebook page, at facebook.com/MyWFR.com.

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

Club Member Dinner

Aug. 27 | 5-8:30 p.m. | Bolling Club, Wing’s Bar & Grill Choose from a juicy 12 ounce rib eye or New York strip steak, tossed or iceberg wedge salad and baked russet potato, sweet potato, french fries or rice pilaf and chef’s choice vegetables. Prize giveaways will be held from 5-8 p.m. Club Members: $24.95 for two people If you’re not a club member, become one today!

Applications are available at the Bolling Club or online at MyWFR.com.

Boss & Buddy

Aug. 28 | 3:30-5:30 p.m. | Bolling Club Follow up that monthly promotion ceremony by taking your boss to the Wing’s Bar & Grill.

Club members enjoy free social-hour food.

Champagne Sunday Brunch

Every Sunday | 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | Bolling Club, Washington Dining Room Enjoy the best Champagne Brunch in the Capital Region, featuring mimosas, bloody marys and screwdrivers. Choose from a variety of food to include a carving station, omelet station, bacon, sausage and grits as well as seafood newburg, eggs benedict and made to order waffles with assorted desserts. Club Members: $17.95; Non-Members: $22.95

Social Hour

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

2-for-1 Steak Night

Every Thursday | 5-8:30 p.m. | Bolling Club, Wings Bar & Grill Choose from a juicy 12oz rib eye or New York strip steak, tossed or iceberg wedge salad and baked russet potato, sweet potato, french fries or rice pilaf and chef’s choice vegetables. Catch of the day or grilled boneless chicken breast is also available. Club Members: $24.95 for two people; Non-Members: $24.95 per person

Slip Inn Arnold Ave., Bldg. 2482 202-767-5840

Acoustic Nights

4:30 p.m. | Slip Inn Aug. 28 | Featuring Bobby Stevens

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

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

Engraving Shop 202-767-6997 Find a wide selection of unique gift ideas that can be engraved or personalized with a special message for any gift-giving occasion. From acrylics to wooden plaques to tankards and travel mugs, Arts & Crafts has the perfect personalized gift for you.

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

Scampi Pizza - $8.95

Limited time offer - August

Teen Night

Every Friday in August | 7-11 p.m. | Potomac Lanes Bowling Center

JBAB hosts senior NCO social

National Bowling Awareness Month

Every Saturday and Sunday in August | 12-5 p.m. | Potomac Lanes Bowling Center To celebrate National Bowling Awareness Month, Potomac Lanes Bowling Center is offering free bowling every Saturday and Sunday from 12-5 p.m. Space is limited to availability. A drawing will be held every Monday for a custom drilled bowling ball!

Cosmic Saturday

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

Wood Shop The Wood Shop is open to all DOD ID card holders. Membership is not required.

Cost is $5 per hour.

Hours of Operation: Tuesday and Thursday: 2 - 8p.m. and Saturday: 9a.m. - 5p.m.

Information, Tickets & Travel (ITT) Office 4570 Chappie James Blvd.

(Located inside the Commissary) 202-404-6576

Great Wolf Lodge Specials

Splash the day away in over 79,000 square feet of water-packed excitement, including jaw-dropping slides for thrill seekers and zero-depth entry areas for little ones. Outside the water park, the fun continues. Grab a wand and battle a dragon in MagiQuest or get an ice creamthemed manicure in Scooops Kid Spa before gathering your family in our Grand Lobby for nightly Story Time, the perfect ending to a Great Wolf day. Book today at the ITT Office! Military Rates: Oct. 24: $206; Dec. 12: $206

Auto Hobby Shop Brookley Ave., Bldg. P9 202-767-4571

Specials

Coolant Flush: $75, includes one gallon

Youth Center Langley Way, Bldg. 4485 202-767-4003 Current Youth Club membership and registration are required for CYP events.

Torch Club

Aug. 21 | 6 p.m. | Youth Center, Bldg. 4485 This organization helps develop future members with leadership and character development. The Torch Flames have done several community service projects that benefit the JBAB community. Open to ages 10-13.

Youth Sponsorship & Monthly Birthday Celebration

Aug. 22 | 7 p.m. | Youth Center If your birthday is in August, then this one’s for you! Youth who are new to the community are invited to come and find out what the Youth Center has to offer you. Meet fellow members and hear what they have to say about our programs, trips and activities.

Teen Employment Program Dress for Success workshop

Aug. 25; Register by Aug. 24 | 6-7 p.m. | Youth Center, Bldg. 4485 Dress for success as you head back to school this fall. You never know when you may have to go on an interview for an internship or job. This live, interactive workshop will help you discover some tricks of the trade to keep you in the game. Call the Youth Center at 202-767-4003 to reserve your spot.

Cardboard Boat Regatta

Aug. 28 | 6:30 p.m. | Base Pool Bid farewell to summer by competing in the annual Cardboard Boat Regatta!

Construct your vessel using four pieces of cardboard and one roll of duct tape.

Race amongst others as your team tries to complete one lap in the pool without sinking! Two person teams can register and pick up supplies at the Youth Center.

Supplies are limited to one boat per family. Age groups include: Ages 5-7, 8-10, 11-13 and ages 14 or older. Rain date is Sept. 7. For further information, contact the Youth Center at 202.767.4003.

Need a root canal?

Joint Base Anacostia Bolling (JBAB) hosted a quarterly senior NCO social event Aug. 14 at the Bolling Club. The event, hosted by the Washington Area Top III, allowed senior NCOs from all branches of service to connect with their peers in D.C. “Being able to network with multiple services from the local area may also help the senior NCOs connect in order to collaborate and solve the issues they find around their bases,” said Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Kloeppel, senior enlisted leader at JBAB. “It’s kind of like Linked-In in person.”

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

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY SCOTT PAULEY

The Dental Clinic at Joint Base Andrews has limited openings for military retirees and eligible dependents in need of endodontic services. If you have been seen by a general dentist and were told that you need a root canal, there is a ray of hope at the Andrews clinic. The dentist needs to provide a letter, identifying the tooth in question. Call the clinic at 240-857-5029 to schedule an evaluation appointment. Accompanying x-rays will strengthen your case.

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JBAB quarterly award winners: 2nd quarter STORY AND PHOTOS BY SCOTT PAULEY JOINT BASE ANACOSTIABOLLING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) commander, Navy Capt. Frank Mays, presented awards Aug. 13 to service members and civilian personnel who exemplified exceptional service, as well as demonstrated both professional and personal growth during the second quarter.

Capt. Latoshia Wright, Chief Petty Officer Alain Company Grade Officer David, Senior NCO of of the Quarter the Quarter

Sgt. Bianca Burgos, Appropriated Funds Non-Supervisor of the Quarter

Airman 1st Class Keturah Colds, Junior Enlisted Service Member of the Quarter

Tech Sgt. Thony Dorvil, NCO of the Quarter

Sheila Knox, Non-Appropriated Funds Non-Supervisor of the Quarter

Kimberly Lahm, Appropriated Funds Supervisor of the Quarter

JBAB Fitness Center Team, Team of the Quarter

Tamara Johnson, Non-Appropriated Funds Supervisor of the Quarter

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