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Joint Base Journal Vol. 5, No. 43

October 24, 2014

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Civilian retires after 41 years of exceptional service; Leaves legacy

BY NICOLE M. WOODS

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

With a little bit of humor and a few tears, co-workers and family members came together to bid farewell to Michael V. Barbino, director of operations for the Air Force Audit Agency (AFAA), during his retirement ceremony at the Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) club.

A common thread amongst the farewell speeches and the thoughtful goodbyes was of Barbino’s true professionalism, his friendship, and how much he meant to everyone. Barbino was described as the glue that held the agency together through difficult, challenging and rewarding times. His co-workers and his leaders trusted him.

As the director of operations, Barbino was responsible for planning, developing, and administering audit and support policies and programs throughout the AFAA. Reflecting on his 41 years of civilian federal service, the master of ceremonies read a few of Barbino’s performance appraisals, which described him as a master at effective and efficient improvements, and as someone who listened attentively and kept his bosses informed. His appraisals referred to him as being the best at handling multi-taskings and having an exceptional knowledge of AFAA and the Air Force. He eagerly accepted

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Director of Operations for the Air Force Audit Agency, Michael V. Barbino, retires after 41 years of civilian federal service and provides gifts to his grandchildren at his retirement ceremony at the Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) club.

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Director of Operations for the Air Force Audit Agency, Michael V. Barbino, receives a letter of appreciation at his retirement ceremony held at the Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) club. all challenges.

Barbino helped design the agency’s recruiting programs; he oversaw the awards process and knew everything about the budget. He dealt with personnel disci-

plinary issues, developed physical fitness and telework policies, and monitored and oversaw staffing.

Barbino’s colleagues considered him someone who treated everyone fairly and always closely fol-

lowed policy.

Throughout the ceremony Barbino received several gifts, awards and certificates of appreciation, to include the Outstanding Civilian Career Service Award.

During the ceremony, Barbino also received a Certificate of Service for the U.S. Air Force, from Auditor General, Daniel F. McMillian, recognizing him for his many years of faithful and devoted service.

McMillan also issued a Certificate of Appreciation for Barbino’s wife, Pat, in recognition of her support as a spouse.

As the awards presentation concluded, Barbino’s co-worker of 21 years, Jerry Kleeman, a staff

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MWR haunts Joint Base with Halloween activities

BY ERIC D. RITTER JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

It’s no secret Moral, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) puts on a whole lot of activities for the personnel and their families at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB), but the list of activities for this year’s Halloween is just down-right spooky.

No Halloween is complete without a costume party. Children are invited to wear their favorite character or ghoul and enjoy refreshments and fun at the event.

MWR will award prizes for the best costumes. The event begins Oct. 31 at 4 p.m., at the children’s room in the base library.

“This is one of the more popular events we do here on the base all year,” said JBAB MWR Marketing Assistant Jessica Yeoh. “We usually have around 500 people show up. Practically all of base

housing comes out to join it.”

MWR will also be hosting a parade and carnival which will lead into the highly anticipated trickor-treat event. The carnival begins at the Youth Center at 5:15 p.m., and it will last until 6:30 p.m. After that, children will go door-to-door to receive treats until 8 p.m.

“People really get a kick out of watching the base commander come out and lead the parade too,” Yeoh said.

The Halloween events don’t end in October. JBAB’s bowling alley, Potomac Lanes, will be carrying on the festivities Nov 1. For only $15 a person, anyone can dress in their favorite costume and bowl the night away. Both adults and children will be awarded prizes for the best costumes.

Along with the many MWR events, the base chapel will be holding its own festival, Oct 31.

It will be hosting the free Harvest

Fun Festival at the base chapel 6:30-8:30 p.m.

According to JBAB Chaplain, Air Force Lt. Col. Jeffrey Granger, the Harvest Festival is an alternative ceremony that is offered to people who don’t necessarily wish to celebrate the scarier side of Halloween.

“Not everyone wishes to celebrate the ghoulish side of Halloween,” said Granger. “This gives those families who don’t want to do scary themes the opportunity to still be a part of the celebrations.”

The harvest celebration will have Bible-inspired games and activities, snacks and prizes. Anyone attending the ceremony is encouraged to dress up in their favorite cute or funny costume.

Yeoh reminds everyone driving on base needs to be aware of the activities on base Oct. 31 to ensure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable Halloween and Harvest Festival good time.

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Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) families enjoyed their time during the 2013 MWR Halloween parade, which followed the same route as this year’s festivities -- beginning at Giesboro Park and ending at the Youth Center gymnasium

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Young Marines, U.S. Navy provide opportunities; changes life for troubled young adult

BY MICHELLE L. GORDON JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Growing up in Washington D.C. was difficult for Navy Ship’s Serviceman 2nd Class Kenethia Jones, but she always knew greatness was in her future, and she refused to be a “statistic.”

“I came from a troubled background,” said Jones. “My mom was a drug addict, and my father was in the streets, and was murdered.

I had to separate myself from that life a lot. I knew that wasn’t going to be my life. I didn’t know how I was going to get where I am today, but I always knew I was going to be different.”

At the age of seven, Jones and her baby brother were removed from their home and placed with their adoptive mother - a single mom who was already raising five children of her own. In high school, Jones rebelled and was sentenced to unsupervised probation for committing a misdemeanor. She dropped out of high school, became pregnant and had her son when she was 18-years-old.

“Once I had my son things started getting really serious,” she said. “I was in the working world, my son’s dad and I were separated and I was pretty much homeless, so a good friend gave me some advice. He asked what I wanted to do, because I was in this really bad situation.

I said, ‘well I wanted to be a police officer or maybe the military,’ so he started researching for me.”

Jones decided to join the military due to her background as a child. She was a part of the Young Marines program growing up, and she participated in the Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) program in high school, so she thought the military would be a good fit for her.

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Navy Ship’s Serviceman 2nd Class Kenethia Jones always knew greatness was in her future and she credits the U.S. Navy with making it come true. She encourages other young people to think about the military as a career. Jones works in the Naval District Washington (NDW) Casualty and Funerals office. Her team is in charge of training Navy personnel throughout the NDW region on how to properly render funeral honors.

Setbacks

Jones visited a military recruiter in 2006 and took the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB). She failed. She was 24-yearsold at the time, and she had forgotten basic math and other skills needed to pass the test. However, she didn’t want to give up, so she studied and retook the test 30 days later. This time she passed, but her score improved so much that she had to take the test again to confirm that she hadn’t cheated. She passed again and was ready to ship out to Navy basic training.

“I quit my job and set my son up with my mom,” she said. “The day I was supposed to leave, my [finger] prints came back flagged.

I was still on probation from my misdemeanor so the Navy discharged me before I even left for

basic training.”

Jones talked to the judge and convinced him that if he released her from her probation, the Navy would make sure she stayed out of trouble. The judge dismissed the charges, and two weeks later she arrived at boot camp. Her son was six at the time, and she said although it was very hard to leave him, she knew she was making the right decision.

New career

After basic training, Jones was stationed on a ship for five years as a Ship’s Serviceman, making it difficult for her to see her schoolage son, but she kept telling herself that she was doing this for him.

“When I came into the Navy, they asked what I wanted to do, and I said I wanted to do some-

thing with business. So they sent me to school to learn bookkeeping and records. We ran the laundry, the dry cleaning, and all the stores that are on the ship - just like you have an NEX [Navy Exchange]. We have those on the ships as well.”

Jones excelled at her new career. She learned barbering and became the “VIP barber.” She deployed twice while on ship in support of both Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. In August 2011, she was selected as a candidate for the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) - a role she held for three years.

In late 2013, Jones was excited when she received orders for another ship, but that excitement was short-lived, because she contracted meningitis.

“I want to go back to sea,” she said. “But I’m still going through recovery, and I don’t qualify to go on a ship, since I’m still going through the treatments. I had to give up my orders, so I’m temporarily here [at JBAB].”

In her current capacity, Jones is assigned to the Ceremonial Guard, but works in the Naval District Washington (NDW) Casualty and Funerals office. Her team is in charge of training Navy personnel throughout the NDW region on how to properly render funeral honors.

“The Ceremonial Guard usually does all the funerals, but it’s too many,” said Jones. “We don’t have enough people to cover all of the funerals in the area, so we may assign a funeral team at another base or command. If they’ve never done one before, then we train them. We teach them flag folding and how to play taps on the bugle. We also provide mentorship. We explain the importance of the program and how it’s all of our responsi-

bility to pay respect to our fallen Sailors.”

The future

For the first time in her life, Jones said she’s stable. She’s currently a junior in college, majoring in criminal justice, and she’s thinking about law school. But no matter what happens, she’s proud of herself and the life she has made for her son.

“I’m giving my GI Bill to him, so his life will be 100 percent different than mine,” she said with a smile.

“He’s 14-years-old, and we’re just now able to have a normal life. I want him to make good decisions and not struggle or go through what I did. I want him to go to college and be a normal teenager, and basically have the life that I didn’t.”

Jones said that although she’s ready to be on a ship again, she thinks she might be in the right place at the right time.

“It may be corny, but I believe everything happens for a reason. There’s a lot of poverty here in Washington and a lot of teen pregnancy. I want other girls, going through what I went through to understand that you can always change your future. Don’t take the path I took. It’s not worth it.”

She said she credits the Navy with changing her future, and she encourages other young people to think about the military as a career.

“I don’t think the Navy can ever be a wrong choice,” she said. “I think you can grow a lot here, and it can give you your start. It doesn’t matter if your dream is to stay in the Navy, or if it’s to go on and do bigger and better things, as long as you stay positive and continue to believe in yourself, anything is possible.”

Teal Pumpkin Project promotes safe Halloween for all kids, allergy awareness

BY MICHELLE L. GORDON JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Most kids look forward to Oct. 31 so they can dress-up as their favorite character and ask for candy, but for kids with allergies or medical conditions, Halloween is just another reminder that they’re different.

This year, Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE), a nonprofit organization established to help find a cure for food allergies, developed a way to include all kids in trick-or-treating with their creation of the Teal Pumpkin Project.

According to FARE, 15 million Americans suffer from food allergies and many of them are kids.

“This potentially deadly disease affects one in 13 children in the United States — or roughly two in every classroom,” according to www.foodallergy.org. “This Halloween, FARE is encouraging communities to start a new tradition that will help make this holiday less scary for children with food allergies.”

The Teal Pumpkin Project encourages people to have non-can-

dy treats, such as bubbles or stickers, available for trick-or-treaters with allergies. Participation in the project is easy. Either paint a pumpkin teal — the color of food allergy awareness — and place it in front of your house, or download a free sign from the FARE Teal Pumpkin webpage, www.foodallergy.org/teal-pumpkin-project.

Although the project is specifically designed to help kids with food allergies, Joint Base AnacostiaBolling (JBAB) resident, Heather Scott, says the project also helps make Halloween more inclusive for all kids.

Scott’s four-month-old son Ryder suffers from laryngomalacia, more commonly known as a floppy airway. The soft tissue in Ryder’s larynx can easily fall over his airway opening and partially block it, restricting his breathing and eating.

“Normally, if it’s a mild case, kids outgrow laryngomalacia between 18-24 months, but if it’s more severe, it can require surgery,” said Scott. “Ryder will probably outgrow it, but my concern is still food textures. It’ll be something I’ll worry about even if he outgrows it, because we’ve been to

The Teal Pumpkin Project is designed to promote safety, inclusion and respect of individuals managing food allergies during Halloween.

To show your participation, paint a pumpkin teal - the color of food allergy awareness - and place it in front of your house to indicate you U.S. NAVY PHOTOS BY MICHELLE L. GORDON have non-food treats available.

Although the project is specifically designed to help kids with food allergies, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) resident, Heather Scott, too many emergency rooms.”

Scott said she’s participating in says the project also helps make Halloween more inclusive for all kids. the Teal Pumpkin Project this year Scott’s four-month-old son Ryder suffers from laryngomalacia, more comto help kids with all medical condi- monly known as a floppy airway. The soft tissue in Ryder’s larynx can tions enjoy Halloween. easily fall over his airway opening and partially block it, restricting his “The Teal Pumpkin Project is breathing and eating. great, because it informs people,” she said. “A lot of people don’t know or understand that there are kids with allergies or conditions where they can’t have candy. This is a great way to encourage peo-

ple to have a few toys or stickers, along with candy, so kids have the option, because every kid should be able to participate in trick-ortreating.”

For more information about the Teal Pumpkin Project and to see a list of recommended non-candy items, visit www.foodallergy.org/ teal-pumpkin-project.

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VA now offers onsite mammography WASHINGTON -- The staff of the Washington D.C. VA Medical Center is committed to providing women Veterans with the right care, in the right place, at the right time with state-of-theart equipment and technology.

On Oct. 7, this goal became a little easier with the opening of the Women’s Health Clinic’s new state-of-the-art Mammography Suite which offers both 2-D (conventional) and 3-D (Tomosynthesis -problem solving) X-ray mammography.

Women Veterans are the fastest growing Veteran population.

The Women’s Health Care Program ensures Women Veterans have access to timely, equitable, high-quality, and comprehensive health care services in a sensitive and safe environment.

Not only is having onsite mammography more convenient and comfortable for women Veterans, but it provides for more timely results. According to Dr. Tahira

Ahmed, the Medical Center’s new Chief of Mammography, having the services onsite provides women with same-day results. “By the time a patient leaves the Women’s Health Clinic, she will know the results of her mammogram,” said Ahmed. The study and results will immediately become part of the patient’s electronic health record. Also, by not having to make an appointment and go off station for the mammogram, busy women may be more likely to comply with their health care provider’s breast screening recommendations.

Getting mammograms on a regular basis is an effective way to detect breast cancer in its early stages. Women should speak to their health care providers about risk factors and how often they should have a mammogram. For more information or to schedule a mammogram, call the Women’s Health Clinic at 202-745-8582.

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Dr. Tahira Ahmed, Chief of Mammography, discusses the results of a mammogram with a women Veteran.

Domestic violence knows no boundaries

BY SENIOR AIRMAN RENÉE CARBERRY AND MARTHA J. LOCKWOOD DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY

Quick! What’s the common element linking the following: increased incidence of health problems among children, the third-leading cause of homelessness among families, annual costs upwards of $37 billion in law enforcement, legal work, medical and mental health treatment and lost productivity?

The root cause of each is domestic/partner violence.

According to Safe Horizon, the nation’s leading victim assistance organization which helps victims and their families heal and rebuild their lives by providing practical services, more than 60 percent of domestic/partner violence incidents occur at home, and they’re almost never reported. Underreporting guarantees

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October is National Domestic Violence Awareness month. Domestic violence is classified as any physical or emotional harm to a loved one. that prevention remains elusive.

Just as in the civilian arena, statistics for victims of domestic

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violence among Air Force personnel are difficult to find. What little is known about the victims is that

one in four women is a victim of domestic/partner violence in her lifetime, and one in seven men is victimized. At each base there are victim advocates specifically trained to assist those affected by domestic abuse. Advocates offer clarity, simplicity and directness at an especially confusing and personally fragmented time.

This month Military OneSource is working to raise awareness of domestic violence and encouraging victims to get help.

A special section on nurturing healthy relationships, describes the safe, respectful and affirming aspects of a positive relationship.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a focused, step-by-step approach to prevention through community leadership called Domestic Violence Prevention Enhancement and Leadership Through Alliances (DELTA). The program is rooted in the Family Violence Preven-

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Additionally, the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence offers resources and directories in accessing hope and help at more than 3,000 domestic shelters nationwide.

Domestic/partner violence is an equal opportunity scourge.

It crosses all social, ethnic, sexual orientation, financial and educational levels, and the dirty little secret is that “not getting involved” is just as ubiquitous and condoned as the crime itself.

Most domestic violence incidents are never reported or are underreported as an “altercation,” or “disagreement” or “squabble.”

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From the Archives TRANSCRIBED BY MICHELLE GORDON JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Editor’s Note - The following story appeared on the front page of the Bolling Air Force Base (BAFB) newspaper, Bolling Beam, during the third week in October 1984. Minimal edits have been made to ensure the transcription conforms to current newswriting standards. BAFB is one of three military properties that now constitute Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB).

With 95 percent of Bolling’s new Temporary Lodging Facility (TLF) complete, Maj. Kim A. Smallheer expects it open for business by November, barring any unseen delays.

Construction began on the 50-room TLF Aug. 31, 1983, and was projected to have been finished a year later, said [Air Force] Smallheer, 1100th Services Squadron commander. But a combination of harsh winter and wet spring, and design changes delayed progress. “What we’re lacking now is carpeting, wallpaper, some painting and carpentry work,” he said.

“It’s rare for a project to be finished without design changes somewhere during construction,” said Smallheer.

“Design changes take time and money.”

Currently, military members making a permanent change of station to or from Bolling have had to make due with 15 TLFs, three of which are individual cottages on the Potomac, and 12 apartments next to the Bolling Officers’ Club. “Those TLFs are very old and need a lot of work,” said Smallheer. “We decided to put the money into building a new TLF instead of renovating the older ones.”

“There isn’t a lot of real estate in the area for people being reassigned to Bolling,” Smallheer said. The new facility will strive to equate to a motel, such as a Holiday Inn or Marriott, he said. The only difference will be a kitchenette, which will contain items found in a normal kitchen, including a stove, toaster, pots and pans, a refrigerator, silverware and dishes.

Each TLF has a kitchenette, a living room area, one full bathroom, a bedroom and dining room and will be able to

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sleep four. “Although they’re small, we’ve tried to make them just like home,” he said.

“Our main concern is with incoming families because incoming families need time to find a home and get settled,

while outbound families’ household goods are en route and they don’t need as much time in the TLF,” said Smallheer.

Inbound families can stay in the TLF for up to 30 days and outbound families up to seven days.

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Joint Base Safety Office wants spooky, yet safe Halloween

BY GEORGE REVOIR JR. JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING SAFETY OFFICE

A seasonal safety heads up to Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) employees and residents. It’s that time of year again when children are looking forward to Halloween, but the excitement of the night can lead them to forget to be careful.

There is no real “trick” to making Halloween a real “treat” for the entire family. The major dangers are not from evil witches or scary spirits, but rather from falls and pedestrian/car encounters. Many communities designate specific hours for trick-or-treating activities and some specify trick-or-treating only during daylight hours. In either case, check your local paper for specifics in your area.

Motorists

The National Safety Council urges motorists to be especially alert on Halloween. Watch for children darting out from between parked cars. Be especially alert for children walking on roadways, crossing medians and jumping off curbs. Enter and exit driveways and alleys slowly and more carefully than normal. At dusk and in the evening, be vigilant for children in dark clothing.

Parents

Before children venture out to trickor-treat parents should ensure an adult or an older responsible person will be supervising the outing for children under age 12. Pre-plan and discuss the route trick-or-treaters intend to follow.

Know the names of older children’s companions. Instruct your children to travel only in familiar areas and along an established route. Teach children to stop only at houses or apartment buildings that are well lit and never to enter a stranger’s home. Establish a return time. Tell your youngsters not to eat any treats until they are examined for possible unhealthy or potentially harmful “tricks”. Review all appropriate trick-or-treat safety precautions, including pedestrian/traffic safety rules. Pin a slip of paper with the child’s name, address, and phone number inside their pocket in case the youngster gets separated from the group.

Costume Design

Costumes should be made of fireretardant materials. Costumes should be loose so warm clothes can be worn underneath. Costumes should not be so long that they become a tripping hazard; falls are the leading cause of unintentional injuries on Halloween.

If children are allowed out after dark, outfits should be made with light-colored materials. Strips of retro reflective tape should be used to make children in costumes more readily visible.

Face Design

Masks can obstruct a child’s vision.

Use facial make-up instead. When buying special Halloween makeup, check for packages containing ingredients that are labeled: “Made with U.S. Approved Color Additives,” “Laboratory Tested,” Meets Federal Standards for Cosmetics,” or “Non-Toxic.” Follow

manufacturer’s instruction for application. If masks are worn, they should have nose and mouth openings and large eyeholes that do not obstruct children’s peripheral vision. Also overthe-head full masks should not block children’s ability to hear sounds such as traffic etc.

Accessories

Costume accessories, such as knives and swords, and other like items, should be made from cardboard, foam or flexible materials. Do not allow children to carry sharp objects. Bags or sacks carried by youngsters should be light-colored or trimmed with retroreflective tape if children are allowed out after dark. Paper grocery bags with an activated chemical light stick inside light up like a lantern and can greatly aid in increasing visibility of children.

Carrying flashlights or activated chemical light sticks will help children see better and also allow them to be seen more clearly by motorists.

Treats

To ensure a safe trick-or-treat outing, parents are urged to: • Give children an early meal before going out • Insist that treats be brought home for inspection before anything is eaten • Wash fruit and slice into small pieces • If you have any doubt, throw it out The JBAB Safety Office wishes everyone a Happy Halloween and a scary good time!

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auditor, took the floor to share a few words of his own.

“You are one person I will never forget. You are open, friendly, and we all appreciate your expertise, integrity, dedication and loyalty to the agency. I wish you all the good things that life has to offer, now and in the future,” said Kleeman.

“This is the end of an era. I feel like I’m losing a friend. It has been a distinct pleasure and honor knowing and working with you over the years - you will truly be missed,” he added.

Ava Jefferson, one of Barbino’s branch chiefs said, “He has truly been more than just the chief knowledge officer to me, the go-to person; he is an unbelievable man, a friend, confidant and he’s been my mentor. Mr. Barbino, I just have to say that you have truly left a legacy, not just in the agency but definitely a dear place in my and my husband’s heart. It will be tough without you.”

Leaving his mark and a legacy at the Air Force Audit Agency, Barbino concluded his retirement ceremony saying, “The Air Force Audit Agency is a family, they took care of me and it was very meaningful for us to be associated with an organization like that.”

Barbino thanked everyone in attendance, from the auditors general, retirees and military assistants, to his co-workers and branch chiefs, who all supported him throughout his career.

“I appreciate the guidance, support and friendship over the years. I worked with some very special people who know what they’re doing and helped make my job easier,” said Barbino.

Lastly, and most important to Barbino, he thanked his friends and family, giving gifts, flowers and hugs to his children and grandchildren.

“I enjoyed it very much and I enjoyed the people I worked with, you will always be special in my heart. Remember to live, laugh and love. Those are the key things and I thank you so much for sharing this moment with me. I wish you all the best in the future.”

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The U.S. Air Force’s 11th Operations Group hosted Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) Commander, U.S. Navy Capt.

Frank Mays for an immersion tour designed to thoroughly familiarize him with the elite U.S. Air Force Honor Guard and U.S. Air Force Band, both of which are based at JBAB. Following a full morning of demonstrations by both units on Sept. 30, Mays said, “It humbles me first of all to know that such professionals are routinely training and honing their craft here on the base. Of the five military services we have two services’ honor and ceremonial guards on the base, and then of course The U.S. Air Force Band too. So you get a glimpse into the rigor that some of these professionals on a day-to-day basis put into their routine. That’s something of which I didn’t have full awareness until I took the immersion tour.”

Seeing the Honor Guard’s Drill Team in action in particular took him back in time to his roots as a U.S. Air Force Airmen.

“To actually get a glimpse into the Drill Team’s routine really took me back to my days as an Airman. I can tell you that I was on the drill team at Keesler Air Force Base when I was going through technical school. Of course these folks were all that times one hundred to what I had to go through,” said Mays. “It’s good to see the best of the best and how they train.”

Operations Superintendent Senior Master Sgt. Robert Jones briefs Joint Base Commander Navy Capt. Frank Mays on the Praetorian award, the greatest honor and distinction a member of the elite U.S. Air Force Honor Guard may earn.

Airmen of the Body Bearer Flight fold the U.S. Flag during a demonstration of funeral honors.

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Commander, Navy Capt. Frank Mays watches intently as The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard’s Drill Team executes a difficult routine.

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

Drill Team member Airman 1st Class Omari Ferguson of Miami, Florida, falls out of formation following an intense demonstration of the team’s capabilities which demand precise timing, control, discipline and stamina.

Colors Element Flight Commander 1st Lt. Jace Yarbrough of Tuscola, Texas, salutes as the officer-in-charge during a rehearsal and demonstration of an Air Force full honors funeral.

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) Commander Navy Capt. Frank Mays (right) was honored with an immersion tour of The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard designed to introduce and famiarize him with the unit’s personnel, mission, capabilities, and facilities on JBAB. Accompanying Mays were staff members of the U.S. Air Force’s 11th Wing and Air Force District The Color Guard Flight displays the nation’s and Air Force’s Washington. flags at the head of a formation.

Senior Airman Evan Hopkins leads the Firing Party which stands at the position of present arms after demonstrating a 21-gun salute.

JBAB Commander, Capt. Frank Mays applauds at the conclusion of The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard’s immersion tour held for his benefit.

Senior Airmen Devin Horner, a native of Charlotte, North Carolina (front), and two fellow Airmen of the Firing Party stand at the position of ceremonial at-ease during demonstrations in the unit’s Ceremonial Hall.

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Cybersecurity: Cookies and cache aren’t about food and money

BY DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY MICHELLE L. GORDON

Flu vaccinations are available to all military beneficiaries, ages six months and up, on a walk-in basis at the 579 Medical Group on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB). The 579 MDG is open Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 7:30 a.m. until 4:15 p.m., and Thursday 8 a.m. until 4:15 p.m., closed for lunch daily 12:30-1:30 p.m.

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Once upon a time, maintaining cybersecurity meant changing your password regularly and immediately deleting emails from people who appeared to be from a country outside the United States, asking for a few hundred dollars and promising you a sizable reward.

As technology has become more sophisticated, so too have the warnings and scams that come our way. But how many of us think to secure our web browser? It’s not important which of the available web browsers we use; the following best practices are two ways to add an important layer of security to our daily internet experiences and to speed up our browsers as well.

Remove cookies. Cookies are files that websites place on your computer hard drive, and they are used for a variety of reasons. Cookies keep track of how often you visit a page, keep tabs on what you have put in an online shopping cart, store website preferences, and more. Many legitimate websites use cookies. How-

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ever, some sites use cookies for nefarious purposes, and too many cookies can slow down browsing. Each browser clears cookies in a different way, and it’s best to consult your IT department on the specific browsers you use.

Clear your browser history. Your web browser also keeps track of where you’ve been online. This is beneficial because it caches (stores) pages, and when you revisit them, they load much faster. However, your web browser history is easily accessible and could reveal confidential or potentially embarrassing information about you. Extremely large web browser histories could slow down your browser, and it’s recommended that you routinely delete your history. As with cookies, each browser cache is cleared in a different way so before you try to clear your browser’s history, talk to the people in the IT Department.

Neither of these safe cyber practices requires much time. It’s up to each of us to make sure that online activities are safe and provide the optimum experience.

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Warfighter & Family Readiness Events Halloween Events Halloween Party

Oct. 30 | 6 p.m. | Liberty Center | Eligibility: E1-E6 Single/ Unaccompanied Active Duty Military Break out your best costume at our annual Halloween Party! Enjoy food, games and fun contests for cool prizes.

Also, carve the perfect Jack O’ Lantern. The first place winner gets a prize.

Children’s Halloween Costume Party

Oct. 31 | 4-5 p.m. | Library, Children’s Room Dress up as your favorite character and enjoy ghoulish games, creepy crafts and light refreshments! Prizes will be awarded for best costume.

Halloween Parade and Carnival/Base Trick or Treating

Oct. 31 | 5:15-6:30 p.m. | Youth Center Parade Starts: 5:15 p.m.

It’s time for the annual Halloween Parade and Carnival!

Walk from Giesboro Park to the Youth Center in your favorite costume. All ages are welcome to participate. After walking in the parade, continue the fun in the gymnasium with activities, followed by trick-or-treating in base housing from 6:30-8 p.m.

Qualified instructors will take you through a great workout that can really make a difference to each individual’s health. Free t-shirts to participants!

Bolling Club Theisen St, Bldg. 50 | 202-767-6794/202-767-6792

White House Ornament

2014 White House Christmas Ornaments are on sale now at the Bolling Club for $18. Purchase a 2014 ornament and receive any previous year, in stock, for only $8! While supplies last.

12 Weeks of Christmas

Every Monday | Now thru Dec. 15 | this week’s giveaway: 8 Oil Changes - Oct. 27 Every Monday, ANY Club Member, who purchases ANYTHING from any MWR Facility is eligible to win extra presents. All it takes is for you, the Club Member, to make

Halloween Party

Oct. 31 | 7 p.m. | Bolling Club, Wings Bar & Grill If you’ve got it, flaunt it! Come to the Bolling Club Halloween Bash and wear your best costume. Prizes will be awarded to the best male, female and couple costumes! No cover charge. Complimentary snacks will be provided from 7-9 p.m. Come out and get your ghoul on!

Halloween Party

Nov. 1 | 8 p.m. | Potomac Lanes Bowling Center Dress in your best costume and bowl the night away for only $15 per person (price includes shoe rental). Prizes will be awarded to the best costume for adult and children.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Relationships should be respectful, safe and positive.

Visit the Military and Family Support Center located on Brookley Ave in building 13 or www.mywfr.com for more information on how they can help you build healthy relationships.

Slip Inn Arnold Ave., Bldg. 2482 | 202-767-5840 New Hours of Operation Weekdays: 11 a.m. -6 p.m.

2nd Annual Blowout Sale

Month of October In preparation for the winter closure, the Slip Inn is having a blowout sale all month! Stop in daily to see what special Terri has for you! The Slip Inn will be closed Nov. 3 - Feb. 28, but it will open for special events. Book your holiday party today!

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

USNA 2014 Football Tickets on Sale Now!

• Oct. 25 vs San Jose State (Homecoming), $27, gate price $40 • Nov. 16 vs Georgia Southern, $22, gate price $38

Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring the Rockettes

Nov. 15 | 7 a.m.-11 p.m. | New York City (Departs from Fitness Center II, Bldg. 419) Tickets go on sale Oct. 27, 2014.

Fitness Center McChord St, Bldg. P-15 | 202-767-5895

Fall Aerobathon

Oct. 25 | 8 a.m.-noon | Fitness Center I

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a purchase, put your full name and phone number on your receipt and drop it a designated drop box. A drawing will be held every Monday and the winner, once the membership is verified, will be notified!

If you’re not a club member, sign up today and take advantage of fantastic specials and price discounts. Applications are available at the Bolling Club or online at www. myairforcelife.com.

Holiday Baking Contest

Nov. 3; Register by Oct. 28 | 10 a.m. | Bolling Club Ballroom Enter the Holiday Baking Contest! First place winners in each category will receive a brand new Kitchen Aid, Artisan Series five quart tilt heat stand mixer. Winning recipes will also be featured in the December/January issue of the MWR 411 Magazine! Call the Bolling Club at 202-767-6794 to register.

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Miscellaneous items related to your health, your career, your life and your community Air Force Wives’ Club Thrift Shop

Immunization Clinic

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

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 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 noon for training the first Wednesday of each month. For more information, call 202-404-6724.

NAVY 311 “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 1-855-NAVY-311 or (DSN) 510-NAVY-311. You can also email NAVY311@navy.mil or visit www.NAVY311. navy.mil.

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.

Joint Base Gate Hours

Post Office weekday closure 2-3 p.m.

Arnold (Main) Gate: 24/7 South (Joint Visitor’s Center) Gate: 24/7 Firth Sterling (North) Gate: Mon-Fri - 5 a.m.-7 p.m.

Bellevue (Housing Area) Gate: Mon-Fri 5 -9 a.m. and 3-7 p.m.

Due to fiscal challenges, the Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) Post Office is operating with one postal agent and will be closed for lunch from 2-3 p.m., Monday-Friday.

Saturday hours remain unchanged. If you have questions, comments or complaints

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

MER - Marriage Enrichment Retreat - Couples enjoy a free weekend at the Hilton Hotel in Crystal City 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 the differences in our marriages can be ways to enhance and complete one another in the marriage journey. Next marriage retreat is Nov. 14-16.

PREP -Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program gives prospective and married couples effective and proven communication and relationship skills needed for the stresses of today’s military relationships. PREP is offered in partnership with the Military and Family Support Center covering such topics as Communication Danger Signs, Fun and Friendship, Forgiveness, and Supporting One Another. Next Personal resiliency retreat is on Oct. 24-26.

For more information or to register, please contact the CREDO offices at 202767-5901or 5900, e-mail at CREDO.NDW.fcm@navy.mil, or drop by the JBAB Chapel and inquire within. please contact the U.S. Postal Service.

MFSC moves to Building 13 The Military and Family Support Center (MFSC) supports individual and family readiness through a full array of programs and resources which help military families to be resilient, well-informed and adaptable to the Navy-Air Force environment. Until recently, these programs and services were available at two separate locations. Now everything is conveniently located in Building 13 on Brookley Avenue. To view a full list of programs and services or for more information visit www.mywfr.com or call MFSC at 202-767-0450.

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

Boys and Girls Club volunteers The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington needs volunteer coaches for their youth baseball league for 10-yearolds 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 Cyclists on Facebook Basically a forum for all JBAB riders to get together. We organize group rides over lunch and during commuting hours. Visit us online at www.facebook.com/groups/ jbabcyclists. For more information, email austin.pruneda@afncr.af.mil.

JBAB Cub Scouts Attention all boys grades 1st through 5th interested in scouting. Please contact the JBAB Cub Scouts, Pack 343, at jbabcub scouts@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.

Chapel Schedule 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 Wednesday 11:30 a.m. Chapel Center Thursday 11:30 a.m. Chapel Center Friday 7 a.m. Chapel Center Saturday 5 p.m. Chapel Center

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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

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

Any questions about these services or other religious needs call 202-767-5900.

Don’t Drink and Drive on Halloween The Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) 2014 Halloween SoberRide program will be offered from 10 p.m., Oct. 31 until 4 a.m., Nov. 1. To receive a free cab ride home (up to a $30 fare), please call 1-800-200-8294 (TAXI). AT&T customers may dial #WRAP from their wireless phones. You must be 21 or older to use the SoberRide service. All requests for SoberRide service must be called to and dispatched from 1-800-200-8294. Do not call a taxi company directly for SoberRide service as the ride will not be covered under this program.

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