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Joint Base Journal Vol. 5, No. 45

November 7, 2014

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Joint Base played big role in Veterans Day history

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

Most Americans know Veterans Day is the day of the year we set aside to attend picnics and parades as a way of honoring the veterans who have answered the call to military service for our country.

Fewer Americans are aware of the history behind it, and that it all started at the Anacostia Flats - which is part of what is known today as Joint Base AnacostiaBolling (JBAB).

In 1924, Congress passed the World War Adjusted Compensation Act which entitled World War I veterans to receive $1.25 for every day they served overseas during the war. Many of the veterans were awarded those bonuses in the form of certificates that would earn compound interest, but were only redeemable after 1945.

It seemed logical to Congress in the 1920s to make such a promise because of the booming economy during the “roaring 20s.” However, in 1932, America was quickly

plunging into the Great Depression, and unemployment was running high among the veterans.

An estimated 43,000 marchers came to Washington, D.C. to demand payment for their bonuses earlier than 1945. The men brought their families and whatever they could carry with them and set up camp on the southern banks of the Anacostia River. Within a short period of time, their encampment became a shanty town known as Hooverville - named after President Herbert Hoover.

The organizers of the movement named the group the “Bonus Army,” to reflect the American Expeditionary Force that fought in World War I, known as the Bonus Expeditionary Force.

Led by former Army Sgt. Walter W. Waters, the Bonus Army marched on Washington to have their demands for immediate payment heard.

Almost immediately after the camps were established, Attorney

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Police were dispatched to enforce Attorney General William D. Mitchell’s notice of eviction which required all veterans to be removed from all government property. The veterans resisted, causing the police to fire into the crowd, killing two of the veterans.

Joint Base holds first holiday bake-off contest; participant steps out of comfort zone

BY NICOLE M. WOODS JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY NICOLE M. WOODS

(Left to Right) Sandra Evans, kitchen manager for the Bolling Club, Melissa Beedle, Joint Base executive chef, and Rich McCloud, chef for Naval Support Activity Washington came together Nov. 3 to vote on the three best desserts at the Warfighter & Family Readiness holiday baking contest, held at the Bolling Club.

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Staff and family members on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) showed off their baking skills during the Warfighter & Family Readiness (WFR) holiday baking contest, Nov. 3 in the Bolling Club.

The bake-off challenged participants to come up with their best baking ideas for a chance to win a brand new cooking mixer, and a feature in the December/January issue of the MWR 411 magazine.

With three categories in which to participate (cookies, cakes and pies), most contestants decided to bake an item for each—increasing

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their chances of taking home the prize. Sixteen out of the 22 registered contestants presented their best dishes to be judged on the following criteria: presentation, originality, creativity and flavor. Each dish was rated on a scale from one to five, with five being the best.

Judges Melissa Beetle, Joint Base executive chef, Rich McCloud, chef for Naval Support Activity Washington (NSAW) and Sandra Evans, kitchen manager for the Bolling Club, came together to vote on the three best desserts.

Jodi Johnson, a stay-at-home mom here on JBAB, baked a row of scrumptious pumpkin pinwheels, a family recipe filled with swirls of cream cheese. Johnson also contributed a pumpkin cheese-

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cake, which was inspired from a duty assignment in New Zealand, where her family was stationed for two years.

While living in New Zealand, Johnson noticed that the New Zealanders didn’t eat pumpkin as a sweet or as a cheesecake, so she decided that she would start making pumpkin pies and pumpkin cheesecakes to offer to the locals.

“We wanted to give them a chance to taste pumpkin as a sweet and not just as a savory dish,” Johnson explained.

Joined by her daughter, McKenzie, who decided to tag along for moral support, Johnson’s par-

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Navy Exchange associate goes above and beyond; recognized with award

BY NICOLE M. WOODS JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) Navy Exchange (NEX) employee, Robert Turcios, was recognized as the associate of the quarter for going above and beyond his normal day-to-day work duties.

JBAB Commander Navy Capt.

Frank Mays presented Turcios with the Northern District Small Stores Associate of the 2nd Quarter award during a special ceremony held Oct. 29 at the JBAB NEX. Turcios was a key player in setting up and implementing the 5’s program, a standardization of the store’s backroom process - sort, simplify, shine, standardize and sustain. The JBAB NEX is one of the first small stores in the region to complete the program.

Turcios also contributed similar efforts toward the 5’s program at the Washington Navy Yard and Arlington NEXs. “We work for the service members, who are serving our coun-

try,” said Turcios. “So it just feels natural to do whatever I can to support them. I love working here and plan on staying for a while.”

With more than 15 years of dedicated service at the NEX, Turcios has always been known to take on extra assignments with ease. Some of those assignments include his assistance with the grand opening of the Arlington Uniform Center, where he “demonstrated high productivity and awareness to get the job done,” explained Navy Lt. Cmdr. Gary Elliot, NEX Branch Manager.

Turcios also took on added responsibilities, such as becoming the Government Purchase Cardholder (GPC) for the store.

According to Elliot, Turcios has always made the team better, and his unwavering dedication to the store’s success is admirable.

“It is a privilege to have Robert working for the team and I am glad to recognize him for his accomplishments this past quarter,” said Elliot.

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY LT. CMDR. GARY ELLIOT

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) Commander, Navy Capt. Frank Mays, presents the Northern District Small Stores Associate of the 2nd Quarter award to Navy Exchange (NEX) employee, Robert Turcios, Oct. 29 for being a key player in completing the 5’s program at three of Naval District Washington’s NEXs, making the JBAB NEX one of the first small stores in the region to complete it. The 5’s program is a standardization of the store’s backroom process to sort, simplify, shine, standardize and sustain.

Fall arrives on Joint Base

Joint Base to host ‘Hiring Our Heroes’ event

BY MICHELLE L. GORDON JOINT BASE ANACOSTIABOLLING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Veterans and their family members are invited to attend an employment workshop and hiring fair Nov. 12 at the Bolling Club.

The employment workshop will begin at 8:30 a.m. It will include a classroom session followed by one-on-one mentoring sessions. The mentoring sessions will focus on resume writing, military skill translation and interview tips and techniques. The hiring fair will begin at 10 a.m.

It is highly recommended that jobseekers come in busi-

ness casual or business attire.

According to the Hiring Our Heroes webpage, www.uschamberfoundation.org/hiringourheroes, “the job fair should be treated as an on-the-spot interview, so dress to impress.”

Registration for the event is highly encouraged to guarantee admission, but walk-ins are welcome. To register for the JBAB event, visit www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/jointbase-anacostia-bolling-dc-0.

Hiring Our Heroes, launched in 2011 as a nationwide initiative to help veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses find meaningful employment opportunities.

Gate closure scheduled The Firth Sterling Gate on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) will close for construction Nov. 9 at 7 p.m., and it will remain closed until Nov. 12 at 5 a.m. Pedestrian access to Firth Sterling will not be affected during the closure. Pedestrian access is available, 5 a.m. until 11 p.m.

During the closure, all lanes

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY MICHELLE L. GORDON

The first day of fall may have occurred more than a month ago, but the trees on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) just got the memo last week. Almost overnight, the base seemed to burst with color just in time for trick-or-treating. Hurry and take some pictures before all of the brightly-colored leaves fall to the ground, leaving us with bare branches until spring.

will be repaved in an effort to get the automated gate features fully operational at Firth Sterling. Residents and other visitors are encouraged to utilize the other two access control points to enter and exit JBAB Nov. 10-11.

Both the Arnold Gate and the South Gate are operational 24/7.

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Air Force provides opportunities and options

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

Airman 1st Class Samuel Bibbs, an aerospace medical technician with the 579th Medical Group on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB), joined the Air Force to get military discipline.

“I had three years of college, and I was getting distracted away from my studies,” said Bibbs. “I wasn’t disciplined, and I knew I needed certain qualities in my life that I didn’t have at the time.

I thought the military would be a good way to get those qualities.”

Bibbs joined the Air Force two years ago. The Kansas City, Missouri native is now a certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).

“I screen patients when they initially arrive at the clinic,” he

said. “I take their vital signs, I get their chief complaints and symptoms, and then I report that information to the provider.”

Bibbs said the other big advantage of joining the military is the educational benefits. He plans to use tuition assistance (TA) when he enrolls in classes next spring.

Then he said the G.I. Bill will allow him to finally earn his college degree after he completes his Air Force commitment.

As for the military discipline, Bibbs said he has it now, and he recommends the Air Force to other college students who might be struggling with distractions.

“Definitely do your research and talk to a recruiter,” he said.

“That’s what I did. It’s only four years, so it’s not a big portion of time, and it’s not going to be bad for you. You’re going to grow from it.”

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Airman 1st Class Samuel Bibbs is an aerospace medical technician with the 579th Medical Group on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB). He joined the Air Force to gain military discipline.

Don’t forget your flu shot

“Concert for Valor” tickets available through Joint Base MWR

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

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 579th Medical Group (579 MDG) 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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Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) received a limited number of tickets for the “Concert for Valor,” which is scheduled to be held Nov. 11 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Although the event is free to attend, the tickets provide access to the area near the stage. The tickets will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis through the JBAB Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR). They are available at both the Information, Tickets & Travel (ITT) Office, which is located at 4570 Chappie James Blvd. (inside

the commissary), and the Liberty Center, located in Enterprise Hall, Bldg. 72. A limited number of parking passes are also available. For more information please call ITT, 202-404-6576. All government I.D. card holders are eligible to receive tickets.

The “Concert for Valor” is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m., Nov. 11 and it will feature: Bruce Springsteen, Rihanna, Carrie Underwood, Metallica, Eminem, and other artists and celebrity guests.

Nearly 800,000 people are expected to attend the free event. The stage will be located on the west side of the Capitol, near Fourth Street NW, between Madison and Jefferson drives NW.

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Why Appreciate Military Families?

COMMENTARY BY ELAINE SANCHEZ AMERICAN FORCES PRESS SERVICE

In honor of Military Appreciation Month, I created a Top 10 list of the qualities I most appreciate about military families. Ten qualities hardly seem enough to encompass the amazing service and sacrifice of our nation’s military families, but I figured it’s a start.

What I most appreciate about military families: 10. Their sense of humor. I think this is a prerequisite for military families - kind of an “If you don’t laugh, you cry,” complex, particularly when it comes to deployments. For instance, my friend Vivian wrote a blog post for Family Matters last year about a piece of pizza. Her Navy husband had just deployed, and the pizza was the only remnant of the family’s last meal together before he left. “So there it sits, mocking me while growing another skin in our fridge,” she wrote of that pizza, “a smelly, and somewhat odd, reminder that the man of the house, an integral piece of our family, is gone again.” Funny . and sad.

9. They’re passionate - about everything. They give their all, whether it’s volunteering in their communities, with their family readiness groups or in their kids’ schools. What’s even more impressive is they do so while balancing

careers, home life, kids and education.

8. They’re strong, even under extraordinary circumstances. Due to state-of-the-art technology and medicine, the survivability of this war is unmatched by any other, and service members are returning home alive despite devastating injuries. And when they do, their families are there to embrace them. In some cases, they give up homes and careers to care for their military loved one full-time. That’s strength.

7. They’re always willing to lend each other a hand. I visited an Army post about a year ago to interview military kids and met a teenager whose parents were both deployed in Iraq. He and his two siblings were staying with his parents’ friends, who had three kids of their own. I was amazed by the couple’s selflessness at the time, but since have heard of so many other examples that I’ve realized this caring and support is simply another aspect of the military family culture.

6. They’re resilient. A decade of war, frequent deployments, moves, career and school changes.

Need I say more?

5. Military spouses. From the moment they say “I do” to a military member, they begin a life of service every bit as valuable as their spouse’s. They give up careers to follow their military loved

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

A military family enjoys some summer fair treats of cotton candy and snow cones at the 2014 Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) Fun Day. one around the world, hold down the home front during deployments, and offer their unfailing love and support. It’s a lot to ask of anyone, and they voluntarily shoulder this burden.

4. Military kids. They’re just amazing. They change schools, on average, six to eight times over the course of their parent’s military

career. They deal with long separations from loved ones - who aren’t headed out for a business trip, but for a year in a combat zone. Despite everything that’s thrown at them, they are strong, brave and adaptable. I met a high school senior a while back who told me he was okay with his dad missing his graduation, prom and a host of

other events. He knew the reason why — his dad’s desire to serve his nation — and that was enough.

3. Other family members. People often forget about the extended family members who serve too.

The grandparents who open their homes to grandkids during deployments, the sisters and brothers who call and send care packages, a host of uncles, aunts and cousins offering their unwavering support. I spoke to a woman who took in her two grandchildren during her Air Force daughter’s deployment. She was nervous at first - it had been years since kids lived in her home full-time — but then gained a new bond with her grandchildren. And she’d do it again in a heartbeat, she told me.

2. Their service and sacrifice.

They, too, serve this nation. They weather holidays, birthdays and major milestones without their military loved one. In the worst cases, they must deal with their loved one’s ultimate sacrifice. First Lady Michelle Obama expressed her gratitude for military families at an event to honor military kids last spring: “When we talk about service to our country, when we talk about all that sacrifice for a cause, when we talk about patriotism and courage and resilience, we’re not just talking about our

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Navy’s largest [photo center] borders [Air Force] base

BY PH2 GEORGE RIZOR AND PH2 GENE THOMPSON Editor’s Note - This story originally appeared in the Bolling Air Force Base (BAFB) newspaper, Bolling Beam, Nov. 1, 1974. Minimal edits were made to ensure the transcription conforms to current newswriting standards. BAFB is one of three military properties that now constitute Joint Base AnacostiaBolling (JBAB).

Many people who work at Bolling may be unaware of a neighbor just to the north, connected by the access road to the Anacostia Naval Station.

There, between Bolling and South Capitol Street is a three story red-brick building with an enormous sign that reads “Naval Photographic Center” [NPC]. It is the largest naval photographic facility in the world.

The building was designed by Eastman Kodak in 1943 at a cost of five million dollars. It was intended for one purpose: to give the finest photographic support to the Navy.

NPC has three major jobs. It produces official films, acts as a home base for Navy still photography, and conducts a large share of the Navy’s research and development in the field of photography.

Films range from simple brief-

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In the film depository department, Major Walker checks invoice sheets before shipping finished Navy films out to the fleet. ings to full-scale movies on location - from the Middle East’s deserts to Antarctica. Some of the moves are made with stock footage. NPC’s vaults currently hold 100 million feet of stock footage, and thousands more arrive daily.

A television that can originate closed-circuit broadcasts and produce “instant” moves on videotape and film transfers is another audio-visual capability of the lab.

NPC also has a mobile unit to add to the center’s flexibility.

NPC’s Still Photography Department serves as a giant archive for Navy still pictures. It also turns out still photos in volume. The still lab prepares murals, retouches photos, and has a portrait studio where important folks from ensigns to admirals have seated themselves, and even a president or two.

The research and development team consists of physicists, mechanical engineers, mathematicians, and chemists. They work

with private industry from conception to development on the creation of new hardware and the associated processes.

Full length motion pictures, comprehensive still photography for the entire Navy, and extensive research and development are all carried on in NPC, right next to Bolling.

One of the nice things about NPC is that tours are available, at a place that’s close by and interesting.

PH3 Don Sherwood hand prints photos for Navy-wide distribution.

Part of the film-making team, Clovis von Crummett and Ken Duggan develop a storyline and script, using a storyboard layout.

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Music and Air Force are family traditions

BY NICOLE M. WOODS

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

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

Air Force Master Sgt. Bradley Bennett, a tenor vocalist with the Singing Sergeants, The United States Air Force Band, Washington, D.C. rehearses for an upcoming concert. In addition to his performing duties, he is the unit training manager. A native of Kent, Ohio, Bennett’s career in the Air Force began in January 2000.

Air Force Master Sgt. Bradley Bennett, a tenor singer with the U.S. Air Force Band’s vocal group, The Singing Sergeants, has been serving the Air Force community for more than 14 years.

Bennett got his start at an early age from playing instruments as a child to performing professionally at the age of seven at a local theater in his hometown of Kent, Ohio.

For Bennett, music didn’t stop at childhood. Instead, he continued to sing his way through college and obtained a music degree from Kent State University.

With a degree in music, Bennett went on to seek a career that would satisfy the two career fields he had grown to know and love -

music and the military. With a family legacy of Airmen and musicians, the Air Force was an easy decision for Bennett.

“It was the perfect mix for me and my family,” he said.

His father was both a musician and a pilot during World War II, flying B-24 Liberator bombers, and his great grandfather built planes during World War I. So, Bennett knew at an early age that he’d follow a similar path.

After enlisting in the Air Force, Bennett has performed locally and overseas. During a deployment to Qatar to support Operation Iraqi Freedom, he was the lead singer of a rock-country band called Vector, touring five different countries for the morale of the U.S. military and its allies, in addition to putting on shows at embassies and local schools in

Saudi Arabia and other Western Asia countries.

“It’s really been an incredible experience, and there’s no other place else to do it,” said Bennett.

Bennett explained the quality of the events that he has done where “most people can’t even buy their way into some of the events.”

He recalls performing at President Reagan’s funeral and standing in the rotunda with “some of the world’s most important and powerful people,” as former President Reagan lay in state while former First Lady Nancy Reagan cried over him.

“We were there singing America the Beautiful,” he said. “It was really amazing, and I am so honored. The opportunities that the Air Force has afforded me are incredible.”

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Gen. William D. Mitchell ordered the veterans to be removed from all government property. Police were dispatched to enforce the eviction but were met with resistance from the veterans. Police fired into the crowd killing two of the veterans.

President Hoover then ordered the Army to take command of the eviction and clear out all of the veterans. Army Chief of Staff, Gen. Douglas MacArthur, led the infantry with fixed bayonets, cavalry and tanks, driving the camp dwellers from their shelters while also burning all of the possessions brought by the veterans and their families.

Upon hearing of the overuse of force, President Hoover ordered the operation to be stopped. MacArthur, however, continued the assault, stating he believed the veterans were attempting to overthrow the U.S. Government. Supporting MacArthur during the incident was his general’s aide, Army Maj. Dwight D. Eisenhower and Army Maj. George Patton.

Scores of veterans and family members were injured during the incident and more than one hundred arrested. That moment has gone down in American history as the lowest point in our military’s history.

In 1938, as a way to unofficially make amends with the veterans, Congress passed an Act known as Armistice Day, that would be celebrated Nov. 11 every year, to recognize the Armistice signed on “the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month” officially ending “the war to end all wars.”

Congress intended to replace the word “Armistice” with “Veteran,” but the hostilities of the time, which ultimately led to the outbreak of World War II, delayed

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY NICOLE M. WOODS

A beautifully, decadent spice apple pecan carrot cake, baked by Cheryl Engel, took the win for the best cake dish at the Warfighter & Family Readiness Holiday Baking Contest, held Nov. 3 at the Bolling Club. Engel, a dental assistant here at JBAB, found the recipe online and thought it would be fun and creative to bake.

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An estimated 43,000 veterans and family members marched on Washington, D.C. to demand payment for their World War I bonuses. The men brought their families and whatever they could carry with them and set up camp on the southern banks of the Anacostia River. Within a short period of time, their encampment became a shanty town known as Hooverville - named after President Herbert Hoover. the change. It wasn’t until 1954, that President Dwight D. Eisenhower officially recognized the veterans’ sacrifices by signing HR7786, changing Armistice Day to Veterans Day. Since that signing, Veterans Day has been celebrated across the country, and it all started

right here on the premier grounds of, now, Joint Base AnacostiaBolling, nearly 80 years ago.

Editor’s note: the Ghosts of DC organization and the Library of Congress contributed information to this article.

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ticipation in the contest was more significant than just baking her favorite dish. It was also a learning opportunity for her daughter.

“My husband and I constantly encourage McKenzie to step out of her comfort zone and try new things,” Johnson said. “So, today was my turn to step out of my own comfort zone and enter this contest - showing my daughter that we all have to step out of our comfort zone sometimes.”

As for the winners of the contest, a beautifully, decadent spice apple pecan carrot cake, created

by Cheryl Engel, took the win for the best cake dish. Engel, a dental assistant here at JBAB, found the recipe online and thought it would be fun and creative to bake. Not new to baking, Engel is excited to put her new mixer to work over the holidays.

Coming in first place for the cookie category, Gerald Burbidge, a safety specialist with the Public Works Department here at JBAB, presented his perfectly chewy peanut butter bliss cookie, which

he explained took several hours to make from scratch, as he followed his mother’s traditional recipe.

“I’m a baker and I do everything by hand, so this is fun for me,” Burbidge explained. “This is something I want to do after I retire.”

Last, but not least, with a batch of chocolate chip and oatmeal raisin cookies, a sweet potato pie, and a pecan pie, all entered for a chance to win, Detra Blow, a recreation specialist at the fitness center, won for the best pie dish, with her homemade pecan pie.

“I put my heart and love into everything that I do,” said Blow with a smile. “I love to see people enjoying my food. It’s really just something fun to do.”

The WFR staff is excited to start planning for next year’s bake-off and they look forward to many more opportunities to bring the command and the base together in a social setting with food and laughter.

Program Director, Judy Fair explains, “Activities like this are a good way to boost morale and engage with the community, while driving traffic to WFR services and activities on base.”

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More than 500 goblins, ghouls, princesses, and pirates participated in the 2014 Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Halloween parade held Oct. 31.

Joint Base invaded by trick-or-treaters!

Halloween events took place throughout Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) Oct. 31, and we asked to see your photos via our Facebook page. Here are some of our hauntingly good followers. If you have other photos you’d like to share, please send them to michelle. gordon@navy.mil. We may use them in a future issue of the Joint Base Journal or on our Facebook page, www. facebook.com/jointbase.

PHOTO SUBMITTED BY STEPHANIE NICKEL

PHOTO SUBMITTED BY SHANNON NORDHAUS U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY TIFFANY MCKENNEY

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The Commander of Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB), Navy Capt.

Frank Mays participated in the festivities Oct. 31 at the Annual Moral Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Halloween Parade and Carnival.

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY TIFFANY MCKENNEY

Each child received a trick-or-treat goodie bag at the Youth Center following the parade.

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) families enjoyed their time during the MWR Halloween parade, which began at Giesboro Park and ended at the Youth Center.

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Warfighter & Family Readiness Events View all events at MyWFR.com November is Military Family Appreciation Month: Celebrating the service, resilience, and unending sacrifice of our military families.

Free Bowling at Potomac Lanes

Nov. 8, 22 and 29 | 10 a.m.-noon | Potomac Lanes Bowling Center To celebrate Military Family Appreciation Month, all active military and their families bowl free 10 a.m. until noon Nov. 8, 22 and 29! Limited to three games per person. Shoe rental $2.50

Save the Date! Family Fun Day

Nov. 22 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | JBAB Track In support of Military Family Appreciation Month, Child & Youth Programs is hosting a day filled with fun activities to include the quarterback toss, bean bag toss, moon

bounces, rock climbing wall and a football tire run. This free event is open to all ages!

Veterans Day Special

$5 Framing Special

Nov. 7 and 12 | 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. | Arts & Crafts Center In observance of Veterans Day, Magdalene’s Custom Framing will frame World War I or World War II veteran photos for only $5! For details call 202-767-8560 or visit MyWFR.com

Community Events and Information

Super Yard & Craft Sale

Nov. 15 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Bolling Club Create space in your garage, attic or sheds by selling your treasures, holiday crafts and baked goods. It’s also a good time to start your holiday shopping! Space price: $20,

includes one table and two chairs. Call the Bolling Club at 202-767-6794 for space reservations.

Decorate the Club

Nov. 24 | 9 a.m. | Bolling Club Lend a helping hand by decorating the Bolling Club for the holidays and receive an extra special gift of $150 credit towards your organization’s holiday party. Free lunch and coffee will also be provided while you decorate. One discount per organization; Minimum of four hours is required. $150 credit is valid only at the Bolling Club. Call the Bolling Club at 202-767-6794 to register!

Book Your Holiday Parties

Holidays are almost here so make your party reservations today! MWR can help you with everything you need! Please call any of our facilities listed below for more information.

Bolling Club: 202-767-6794 Potomac Lanes Bowling Center: 202-563-1701 Slip Inn: 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.

Play Bingo at Potomac Lanes

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

Slip Inn

The Slip Inn is currently closed, but it is still available for private events. Call 202-767-6792 to book your holiday, retirement or any other special event today. The Slip Inn will reopen March 2.

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

12 Weeks of Christmas

Every Monday | Now thru Dec. 15 | this week’s giveaway: 6 Two Piece Slip Inn Chicken Combos - Nov. 10 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 a purchase, put your full name and phone number on your receipt and drop it in 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.

First Friday

Nov. 7 | 5 p.m.-12 a.m. | Washington Dining Room Featuring DJ Bob Ski and free hors d’oeuvres from 5-7 p.m. for club members! $10 for non-members.

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

USNA 2014 Football Tickets on Sale Now!

Nov. 16 vs Georgia Southern, $22, gate price $38

Radio City Christmas Spectacular Show Tickets are sold out!

Nov. 15 | 7 a.m.-11 p.m. | New York City (departs from Fitness Center II, Bldg. 419) Limited space for transportation to New York is available for $50.

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

November Specials

Free Vehicle Inspection: Receive a free inspection with the purchase of a coolant flush.

Free Washer Fluid: Your washer fluid will be topped off for free with the purchase of an oil change.

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Presidential Proclamation — Military Family Month, 2014 COURTESY OF THE WHITE HOUSE

For more than two centuries, members of our Armed Forces have defended our country with unyielding courage. In our Nation’s times of need, these brave patriots step forward to answer America’s call, leaving behind everything they know and love. And as they help secure our freedom and democracy, their families sacrifice alongside them. During Military Family Month, we recognize every spouse, parent, sibling, child, and loved one who stands with our service members, and we reaffirm our solemn vow to serve these families as well as they serve us.

The selflessness of our military families tells a story of unfailing duty and devotion. Through long deployments, difficult separations, and moves across the country and overseas, spouses and partners put their careers on hold and children take on extra responsibilities.

With grace and resilience, families endure the absence of loved ones and shoulder the burdens of war.

And when battle ends and our service members return home, their families support their transition and recovery.

To fulfill our sacred promise to our service members and their loved ones, my Administration continues to make supporting our

military families a top priority. This year, we launched the Veterans Employment Center, an interagency resource to connect transitioning service members, veterans, and their spouses to meaningful career opportunities. We are also committed to fostering partnerships with organizations that help military caregivers and making consistent and effective family services available, including mental health care and counseling, deployment and relocation assistance, and child care and youth programs. Through their Joining Forces initiative, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden are working to ensure members of our Armed Forces, veterans,

and their families have all the opportunities and benefits they deserve. And since 2011, their efforts have encouraged businesses to hire more than 500,000 veterans and military spouses.

Every day, our military families at home and abroad inspire us and remind us of our obligation to take care of those who do so much for our country. As a grateful Nation, we pay tribute to the women and men who have made our military the finest fighting force the world has ever known, and we honor the enduring strength and dedication of their families.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United

States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2014 as Military Family Month. I call on all Americans to honor military families through private actions and public service for the tremendous contributions they make in support of our service members and our Nation.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtyfirst day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-ninth.

BARACK OBAMA

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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 Nov. 14-16.

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 to be held Jan. 23-25 at the Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City, Maryland.

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.

Miscellaneous items related to your health, your career, your life and your community 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.

Joint Base Gate Hours 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.

Navy Wives Clubs of America The D.C. Metro chapter of Navy Wives Clubs of America, Eleanor Roosevelt #37, hosts meetings every second Thursday of the month to discuss and plan volunteer activities in the local military and civilian communities. Military spouses of all branches are welcome to attend. For more information, email angeladowns@me.com or visit www.facebook.com/NWCA37.

Post Office weekday closure 2-3 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 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.

Immunization Clinic 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

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4:15 p.m. The clinic closes at noon for training the first Wednesday of each month. For more information, call 202-404-6724.

Toastmasters Club seeks members

jbabcyclists. For more information, email austin.pruneda@afncr.af.mil.

JBAB Cub Scouts

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.

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.

Boys and Girls Club volunteers

Air Force Wives’ Club Thrift Shop

The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington needs volunteer coaches for their youth baseball league for 10-year-olds and 12-year-olds. For more information or to sign up, call 512-560-5548 from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. or email Michael.martinez@afncr.af.mil.

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.

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/

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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troops and our veterans,” Obama said, “We’re talking about our military families, as well.”

1. They stand behind their service member. I know a military mom whose children - all six - had either joined the military or were about to. All had joined while the nation is at war. While she was concerned, rather than deter them from their choice,

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.

she chose to support them. She told me it was an easy decision. “I always tell [my children], ‘This is your time in history. You are where the action is and you’re fighting for us, for your country and for the lifestyle we all enjoy.”

I hope everyone takes a moment to thank a military family this month, and yearround. Or, even better, offer to give them a hand, whether it’s with child care, cooking a meal or helping to mow a lawn. As the first lady often says at her Joining Forces events, “Everyone can do something.”

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