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579th Medical Group earns national recognition for patient-centered care BY 79TH MEDICAL WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has announced that the 579th Medical Group (579 MDG) of Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) has received recognition from the Patient-Centered Medical Home 2011 (PCMH 2011) program for using evidence-based, patient-centered processes that focus on highly coordinated care and long term participative relationships. The patient-centered medical home is a model of care emphasizing care coordination and communication to transform primary care into “what patients want it to be.” Research shows that medical homes can lead to higher quality and lower costs, and improve patients’ and providers’ reported experiences of care. The PCMH identifies practices that promote partnerships between individual patients and their personal clinicians, instead of treating patient care as the sum

of several episodic office visits. “Our clinical focus at the 579 MDG is primary care. By focusing on primary care, we empower everyone on JBAB to reach optimal health. The award of NCQA level 3 recognition shows patients we are reaching towards our vision to be the National Capital Region’s home for world class primary care,” said Col. Kathryn Tate, 579 MDG commander. Each patient’s care is tended to by clinician-led care teams, who provide for all the patient’s health care needs and coordinate treatments across the health care system. Medical home clinicians demonstrate the benchmarks of patientcentered care, including open scheduling, expanded hours and appropriate use of proven health information systems. “The patient-centered medical home raises the bar in defining high-quality care by emphasizing access, health information technology and partnerships between clinicians and patients,” said NCQA presi-

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Members of the 579th Medical Group perform an exercise in clinical care Wednesday at their clinic on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling. Pictured are (Left-Right) Senior Airman Lucas Jensen, medical technician; Senior Airman Kendra Riley, medical technician and Capt. Patricia Evans, family medical physician. dent Margaret E. O’Kane. “PCMH Recognition shows that the 579 MDG has the tools, systems and resources to provide their patients with the right care at the right time.”

To receive recognition, which is valid for three years, the 579 MDG has demonstrated the ability to meet the program’s key elements embodying characteristics of the medi-

cal home. The standards are aligned with the joint principles of the PatientCentered Medical Home established with the American College of Physicians, the American Academy of Fam-

ily Physicians, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Osteopathic Association. The 579 MDG has met key program components in the following areas: • Written standards for patient access and continuity of care • Use of patient feedback materials • Appropriate use of charting tools to track patients and organize clinical information • Responsive care management techniques with an emphasis on preventive care for individual patients and for the entire patient population • Adaptation to patient’s cultural and linguistic needs • Use of information technology for prescriptions, test and referral tracking and coordination with other health care providers • Use of evidence-based guidelines to treat chronic conditions • Measurement and reporting of clinical and service performance

DoD, Veterans Affairs to speed integration of health records BY JIM GARAMONE AMERICAN FORCES PRESS SERVICE

WASHINGTON - The secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs announced their departments will speed implementation of the Integrated Electronic Health Record program, allowing service members and veterans better access and more importantly, better medical care. “This approach is affordable, achievable, and if we

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refocus our efforts we believe we can achieve the key goal of a seamless system for health records between VA and DOD on a greatly accelerated schedule,” said Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta following a meeting with Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki at VA headquarters here. The departments are able to step up the records program because of advances in information technology while working with existing platforms. The original goal was to have the system

deployed by 2018. Now the expectation is by the end of next year. The goal is to provide one set of electronic records from entry into the military through veteran status. The program is designed to allow service members or veterans to download information and present it to doctors or other health care providers without delays. Previously, service members had to hand carry paper ﬁles from DOD facilities to Veterans Affairs.

Once complete, the record program will provide DOD and VA clinicians with the complete medical records of more than 18 million service members, veterans and their beneﬁciaries. “We’ve agreed to improve interoperability before the end of this year by standardizing health care data,” Shinseki said. The two departments will also accelerate the exchange of realtime data by September. The departments are upgrading the graphical user

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interface to display the new standardized VA and DOD healthcare date by the end of this year, Shinseki said. “By this summer, DOD and VA will ﬁeld and begin conducting a pilot program on the common interface for doctors at seven joint rehab centers across the country and we’ll also expand its use at two other sites,” Panetta said. “All of these facilities will be interoperable by the end of July 2013, so fast time track, but we think we can get it done.”

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These centers will be in San Antonio, Minneapolis, Palo Alto, Calif., Tampa, Fla., Richmond, Va., Anchorage, Alaska, and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. “Rather than building a single, integrated system from scratch, we will focus our immediate efforts on integrating VA and DOD health data as quickly as possible by upgrading our existing systems,” Panetta said.

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Naval Research Laboratory space scientist honored AMERICAN FORCES PRESS SERVICE WASHINGTON - Naval Research Laboratory scientist George Carruthers received the 2011 National Medal of Technology and Innovation in a Feb. 1 ceremony at the White House. The award is the nation’s highest honor for technology achievement, and is presented by the president to America’s leading innovators, officials said. Carruthers’ geospace research is improving the ability to understand and forecast space weather, which can affect military and civilian space and communication systems. “I am proud to honor these inspiring American innovators. They represent the ingenuity and imagination that has long made this nation great -- and they remind us of the enormous impact a few good ideas can have when these creative qualities are unleashed in an entrepreneurial environment,” President Barack Obama said in announcing the medal recipients. Carruthers, who works in NRL’s space science division, grew up during the space race. His love for space science extended through his youth and eventually led him to pursue degrees in aeronautical, nuclear, and astronomical engineering from the University of Illinois.

“If there is one idea that sets this country apart, one idea that makes us different from every other nation on Earth, it’s that here in America, success does not depend on where you were born or what your last name is,” Obama said during the ceremony. “Success depends on the ideas that you can dream up, the possibilities that you envision, and the hard work, the blood, sweat and tears you’re willing to put in to make them real,” the president added. Carruthers began work at NRL in 1964, after receiving a fellowship in rocket astronomy from the National Science Foundation. Throughout his tenure, he has focused his attention on far ultraviolet observations of the Earth’s upper atmosphere and of astronomical phenomena. In 1969, Carruthers received a patent for his pioneering instrumentation, Image Converter for Detecting Electromagnetic Radiation Especially in Short Wave Lengths, which detected electromagnetic radiation. In 1972, his Far Ultraviolet Camera Spectrograph, the first moon-based space observatory, was sent to the moon with the Apollo 16 mission. This 50-pound, gold-plated camera system allowed researchers to take readings of and understand objects and elements in space

that are unrecognizable to the naked eye. It also gave scientists views of stars and solar systems thousands of miles away. His camera still sits on the surface of the moon. A second version was sent on the 1974 Skylab space flight and was used to observe Halley’s Comet, among others. Carruthers has been the principal investigator for numerous Defense Department and NASAsponsored space instruments, including a 1986 rocket instrument that obtained ultraviolet images of Haley’s Comet. His experiment on the Defense Department’s Space Test Program Advanced Research and Global Observation Satellite captured an image of a Leonid shower meteor entering the Earth’s atmosphere, the first time an image of a meteor has been captured in the far ultraviolet from a space-borne camera. The National Medal of Technology and Innovation was created by statute in 1980 and is administered for the White House by the Commerce Department’s Patent and Trademark Office. The award recognizes those who have made lasting contributions to America’s competitiveness and quality of life and helped strengthen the nation’s technological workforce. Nominees are selected by an independent committee representing the private and public sectors.

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George Carruthers, left, and William Conway, a project manager at the Naval Research Institute, examine the gold-plated Ultraviolet Camera/ Spectrograph, which housed the ﬁrst observatory operated by man from a ﬁxed platform outside the Earth. Apollo 16 astronauts placed the camera, invented by Carruthers, on the moon in April 1972.

Navy Medicine debuts new “Dirty Jobs” - Style Show FROM BUREAU OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY PUBLIC AFFAIRS FALLS CHURCH, Va. (NNS) -The U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) created and released a new “Dirty Jobs”-style informational show, Jan. 31. The episode released this week is part of a larger series, titled “Scrubbing In,” and is hosted by BUMED public affairs specialists who visit various commands across the Navy Medicine enterprise to showcase its vast capabilities. “The goal of ‘Scrubbing In’ is to connect to viewers in a unique way by allowing them to step inside Navy Medicine and get a glimpse of what our folks really do to support our warﬁghters and their families,” said Vice Adm. Matthew L. Nathan, surgeon general of the Navy and chief, BUMED. “The series is designed to show how Navy Medicine commands enable our Sailors and Marines to always be ready to respond when necessary, particularly when they are operating forward.” The show will serve as a valuable recruiting tool showing potential Sailors and Navy Medicine civilians the unique and rewarding jobs that are available to them, according to Nathan.

The premiere episode takes place at the Navy Medicine Aviation Survival Training Center in Patuxent River, Md., where hosts Paul Ross and Josh Wick go through the same water survival training all naval aviators are required to complete. “We hope the show does a good job of highlighting the people who keep our Sailors and Marines ready and fit to fight,” Wick said. “The purpose is to give viewers a small taste of the types of work being done across Navy Medicine that the average person might not know about.” In the first episode the two hosts go through the training course in the water and are taught proper emergency egress procedures for the aviation community keeping in mind both the physiological and mental challenges of the scenario. At one point they are fully submerged in water via a mechanical dunker that simulates a crashing helicopter, have to find their way out and then participate in a simulated open-water rescue. “By doing a show like this we are able to illustrate the value and importance of Navy Medicine.” Ross said. “’Scrubbing In’ is an avenue to demonstrate to viewers the realistic nature of the training

and the expertise of Sailors at commands like the Aviation Survival Training Center.” “Scrubbing In” is being produced in-house through the BUMED Visual Information Directorate. The Navy Medicine public affairs office aims to create five-six shows a year with each episode focusing on a different aspect of the enterprise. The first episode is available on the Navy Medicine YouTube page: http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=lQdrykfZRMs. “’Scrubbing In’ is just another way to show the great and imperative work being accomplished by the men and women of Navy Medicine,” Nathan said. “Whether it’s on land, in the air, or above and below the sea, Navy Medicine’s people continue to provide worldclass care...anytime, anywhere.” Navy Medicine is a global health care network of more than 63,000 Navy medical personnel around the world who provide high quality health care to more than one million eligible beneficiaries. Navy Medicine personnel deploy with Sailors and Marines worldwide, providing critical mission support aboard ship, in the air, under the sea and on the battlefield.

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Standards, service a premium at temporary base lodging BY PAUL BELLO JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING, D.C. - The Gateway Inns and Suites, the temporary lodging on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB), recently completed a twoyear renovation project that has its staff and everyone who visits excited. Located between the base clinic and chapel, Gateway offers 286 standard rooms and suites to guests ranging between $40-80 a night. That’s well below the rates of other hotels or lodging facilities in the Washington, D.C. area, according to Gateway assistant manager Debra Raspberry. Major upgrades to the Gateway consist of units that once had a shared bed or two being refurbished to optional suites with a master bedroom, living room, microwave, mini-fridge and ironing board. The lodging also provides free on-site laundry, free WIFI and a free daily bus shuttle to the Pentagon. Unlike before, there are also family rooms now available for slightly larger gatherings. Once located in temporary lodging offices across from the Bolling Club, Raspberry said the move has been welcomed with open arms by her and fellow staff members. “The team that worked here did

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A newly refurbished suite inside Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling’s Gateway Inns and Suites.

(PCS) orders, Jackson said. “I’ve been to some base lodging that doesn’t even come close to what we have here,” said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Richard Simonsen upon a recent visit to the Gateway Inns and Suites. “This is really nice and quite comfortable for our guests. This is something JBAB can be very proud of.” Anyone interested in booking a one or two-bedroom unit or suite at JBAB’s Gateway Inns and Suites can call 202-610-8000 or 1-877-NAVYBED. Reservations can also be made online at www. dodlodging.net.

Chief Master Sgt. Richard Simonsen recently visited Gateway Inns and Suites for a tour of some of their new amenities. Assistant manager Debra Raspberry and front ofﬁce manager Jannette Jackson discuss the renovation project with Simonsen.

Customer Service Representatives Ruth Vincent and Lorraine White place reservations at the Gateway’s front desk. an outstanding job getting everything ready for us. We have added space we didn’t have before,” Raspberry said. “We’re so excited with this move. The rooms are beautiful. Our guests and staff love it.” Front ofﬁce manager Jannette Jackson, who has been with temporary lodging since 2000, said customer service has and will always be a top priority for staff members. The Gateway caters to active-duty service members, reservists, civilians and anyone with a computer-access card (CAC). It also offers a 30-day stay for those with permanent change station

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Tuskegee Airman shares role in black history BY STAFF SGT. AMBER RUSSELL 11TH WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- Some moments in life can change the course of history for the betterment of mankind. Living in an era when segregation and racism openly plagued our nation, Dr. Roscoe Brown Jr., former commander of the 332nd Fighter Group’s 100th Fighter Squadron, persevered in the face of adversity. Col. Scott A. Russell, 459th Mission Support Group commander, invited the World War II Tuskegee Airman to share his experiences at a Black History Month opening breakfast and ceremony at Joint Base Andrews (JBA) Feb. 1. “Everything we went through proves African Americans can do anything anybody else on the planet can do,” said Brown. “Black history month is about the excellence of African Americans. As we know, African Americans have contributed mightily to the history of this country.” During his speech, Brown cited significant accomplishments African Americans have made. “Washington D.C., our nation’s capital, was designed by Benjamin Banneker. Garret Morgan invented the first traffic light. Dr. Charles Drew developed the blood bank used in World War II which saved thousands of lives on the battlefield,” he said. “This tells us excellence resides in the hearts, minds and souls of every Black American. We must keep telling our story so people throughout society, unaware of our achievements, understand why we celebrate Black History Month.” These achievements happened during

times of racial tension and societal resistance to desegregation. Bringing Tuskegee Airmen into the fold of military aviation was a great challenge as well. “The story of the creation of the Tuskegee Airmen is about protest, protest, protest,” Brown said. During this time of exclusion, Fred Patterson, president of the Tuskegee Institute, rejected forced segregation of military bases. After signiﬁcant efforts and political unrest, the Civil Pilot Training Act, passed in 1939, allowing African Americans to train at Moton Field, in Tuskegee, Alabama. This accomplishment created opportunity for Brown and many others who made signiﬁcant contributions to the military. Brown received the Distinguished Flying Cross during World War II. He was instrumental in shooting down a Nazi ME-262 on March 24, 1945, which contributed to the 332nd Fighter Group earning the Distinguished Unit Citation. The well-educated leader became director of the Institute for African-American Affairs and a professor of education at New York University. He served the community in that capacity for twenty years. Brown professed to his students and Team Andrews how important it is to get passed “stereotype theory,” referencing studies where people of different races believed their talents were determined by their race. “There is no such thing as a white position or a black position,” Brown said. “However, there is a position where excellence occurs, and that is where hard work, having positive role models and following your aspirations meet.”

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Tuskegee Airman Dr. Roscoe C. Brown Jr., speaks during the Black History Month opening breakfast at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 1. Brown served as a squadron commander during WWII and received the Distinguished Flying Cross for shooting down an ME-262 in 1945. For more information on the achievements of Dr. Roscoe C. Brown, Jr., “like” his Facebook page. Air Force District of Washington Airmen are encouraged to join the rest of the events taking place at Joint Base Andrews and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling throughout the month. Other events include:

• Soul Food Tasting, Feb. 15, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Club at Andrews • Book Reading, Feb. 19, 10-10:45 a.m., at the Child Development Center • Gala, Feb. 22, 6-10 p.m., at the Club on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling For questions or additional information about these events, contact Maj. James Goode or Master Sgt. Angel Williams.

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AF Band’s newest group preps for deployment BY CHIEF MASTER SGT. JENN PAGNARD U.S. AIR FORCE BAND

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING, D.C. -- Vector, a popular music ensemble comprised of eight members from the Concert Band, Singing Sergeants, Airmen of Note and Technical Support flights, is preparing to deploy overseas. This volunteer group was formed especially for this deployment. After several weeks of musical preparation, the group is tackling the required Combat Airman Skills Training. The course is for Airmen who are deploying to jobs or locations that the Air Force and combatant commanders deem hostile or uncertain. As a part of their pre-deployment training, trainees learn ways to care for fellow Airmen, whether facing fire from opposing forces or caring for their teammates who may have been harmed in combat. The 10-day training includes experience in weapons training, field navigation, first-aid and leadership. “We’re so proud of all the work that the team has done in order to prepare for our most important mission--deploying. Once Vector is deployed, they’re going to be bringing our troops that much needed taste of home through music and performance, building esprit de corps. This training is one more integral step in the process to getting them over there,” said 1st Lt Peter Folliard, officer in charge of Vector. Vector is led by Senior Master Sgt. Matt Ascione, who is

also the group’s guitarist. Senior Master Sgt. Mitch Morton is the band’s keyboardist, and their bassist is Master Sgt. Matt Murray. All are members of the Singing Sergeants’ rhythm section. The group’s saxophonist is Master Sgt. Jake McCray from the Concert Band. Master Sgt. Bradley Bennett, from the Singing Sergeants, and Tech. Sgt. Paige Martin, from the Airmen of Note will serve as the featured vocalists. Drums will be played by the Airmen of Note’s Tech. Sgt. Dave McDonald. Technical Support will be provided by Master Sgt. Mark Hannah. Deployments are not a new concept for members of The U.S. Air Force Band. Other groups previously sent overseas for troop morale and diplomatic performances include Max Impact and the Airmen of Note. As they prepare for and execute this very important Air U.S. AIR FORCE BAND PHOTO Force mission, we wish them success, and we look forward Vector, a popular music ensemble of the U.S. Air Force Band, to their safe return later this year.

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Reservist’s wife battles MS with mixed martial arts BY MASTER SGT. VERONICA ACEVEDA 512TH AIRLIFT WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. (AFNS) -- Dawn Fiore has been studying martial arts for 17 years, but it was only last year she went public about her toughest opponent -- multiple sclerosis. The wife of Maj. Christian Fiore, a Reserve C-17 Globemaster III pilot assigned to the 326th Airlift Squadron here, was diagnosed with MS in 2005 and can still remember what she was doing when she felt her first symptom at age 34. “I got up from my desk one day, about to go to lunch with some friends,” she said. “And, I had this horrifying experience of vertigo; everything was spinning around me, to the point where I was holding on to a wall.” She said that feeling continued through lunch. Six weeks later, the mother of three had to take a leave of absence from work, because the vertigo continued to worsen. After a year of research, tests and mistreatments, Fiore received a spinal tap, which revealed some of the indicators for multiple sclerosis, a degenerative disease of the central nervous system. MS can cause mild to severe neural and muscular impairments. “(The doctor) saw lesions in my brain stem, and he told me I needed to take a daily injection of MS medication,” she said. “I didn’t believe or accept the diagnosis until I had three reputable neurologists confirm its accuracy.” That affirmation came in 2005 after a trip to Maryland, where she saw the head of the MS Center for the Johns Hopkins Health System. “I was horrified at first,” she said. “But, I quickly learned the shots weren’t as bad as I thought. I’ll have to take them for the rest of my life.”

She said her immediate family was in disbelief. “My mother and brothers were terrified and very worried for me,” she said. “I think they were thinking of the worst-case scenario. I actually found myself consoling them.” Her husband of 16 years said his initial reaction was fear of the unknown. “We didn’t know where this would lead us or how it would affect our lives,” Christian said. “But, then we began the learning process.” His wife, who is a first-degree black belt, said she realized that the disease is not a death sentence. She maintains the highest degree of competency in Tae Kwon Do, a martial art which combines combat and self-defense techniques. She also holds a yellow belt in Haidong Gumdo, also known as Korean sword fighting. Currently, she’s a student of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo and Mixed Martial Arts at a school in Newark, Del., where she trains under Jeff Mitchell, a first generation black belt of Robson Moura, who Dawn said is considered one of the greatest Brazilian Jiu Jitsu masters of all time. She said she acknowledges how far she’s come from watching her 7-year-old son participate in a sixweek trial membership Tae Kwon Do class, which is what moved her to enroll herself. “I was also painfully shy growing up,” Fiore added. “The idea of being able to fight with competency and confidence really prompted my passion for learning how to fight.” Last year during an interview by a retailer known for promoting female fighters, Fiore credited practicing martial arts for her multiple sclerosis’ lack of progression. Aside from her immediate family and friends, it was the first time she spoke publicly about the

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Miscellaneous items related to your health, your career, your life and your community Winter Parking Special at National Harbor The National Harbor will be offering one hour of free parking Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. until March 31. Take a stroll along the waterfront, meet up with some friends for lunch, or pick up a gift for someone special. Not valid at parking meters or Gaylord National parking areas set aside for monthly parkers or overnight guests.

JBAB Girl Scouts Calling all Girls! Girls regis-

tered in Kindergarten - 12th grade this fall and interested in joining should contact JBABgirlscouts@ yahoo.com. The troop meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at the community center on Chappie James Blvd at 6 p.m. Girl Scouts; building girls with confidence, character and courage for 100 years.

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

disease she has been battling for eight years. “Accepting the invitation to do the interview and telling the world was a huge step for me,” the MMA practitioner said. “People were shocked, especially in my MMA and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes. It’s hard to believe that I often fight with guys younger than my oldest son; other students in my class had no idea.” Despite MS, Fiore said she leads a normal life and strongly feels it’s because of her level of fitness. “Being active has an extraordinary effect on your mental capacity, your nervous system and your body’s ability to regenerate cells,” the 134-pound exercise enthusiast said. “And, the endorphin rush promotes your body’s sense of well-being, which is often challenged by the daily stressors we all experience.” Fiore said she recognizes her resilient situation is not representative of every MS case. “As I understand it, statistics show a high percentage of those diagnosed move to the progressive stage, and my heart goes out to those who are suffering,” she said. The full-time graphic designer said she knows her quality of life is a gift and she feels compelled to give back. “I want to help others,” she said. “I feel driven to move in this direction, and I feel very positive about the future.” Fiore has created a workout program called KICKinetics, which blends traditional martial arts, kickboxing and some highimpact jump training. She said her goals include leading a class at the base fitness center and sharing her story with fitness-related magazines. “Staying fit and healthy to the

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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 our Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/ NWCA37.

Thrift Shop Reopening The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Thrift Shop has relocated to Enterprise Hall (building 72). The store hours are Tuesdays and Wednesdays 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. and the ﬁrst Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. For more information call 202-433-3364.

Boys and Girls Club volunteer opportunity 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-

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Dawn Fiore, the wife a Reserve pilot assigned to the 326th Airlift Squadron, Dover Air Base, Del., demonstrates a high block while practicing forms this past November at the base ﬁtness center. Fiore was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2005, but has since earned a ﬁrst degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do.

5548 from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. or email Michael.martinez@afncr.af.mil.

Toastmasters Club seeks members The Bolling Toastmasters Club meets every Wednesday from 12:15-1:15 p.m. at the JBAB Chapel Center. Participants can learn to hone their communication and leadership skills. Meetings are open to all services and anyone with base access. Call 301-4526931 or email james.queen@olg. com.

days, Wed-nesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Donations are accepted during business hours only. Profits from the AFOWC Thrift shop go towards college scholarships and other military charitable organizations. For more information about the AFOWC or its Thrift Shop call 202563-6666 or email afowcthriftshop@verizon.net.

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JBAB photo studio closure

The jogging path by Giesboro Park is closed until further notice. An alternate route has been provided.

The JBAB Public Affairs photo studio is closed until further notice. For ofﬁcial studio photography support, contact 11th Wing Public Affairs at 240-612-4430.

Protocol & Special Events Ofﬁce has moved

AFOWC Thrift Shop The Air Force Ofﬁcers’ Wives’ Club Thrift Shop is located at 13 Brookley Ave and is open Tues-

The JBAB Protocol & Special Events Ofﬁce has moved to Building P-12. Coordinator Karen Smith’s new phone number is 202-767-7710.

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Champagne Sunday Brunch

Feb. 10 & 24 | 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Bolling Club Washington Dining Room Feast on a abundant selection of shrimp, fresh oysters, salads, baked and fried chicken, turkey, beef, fish, grits, bacon, vegetables, seasonal fruits, eggs benedict, made-to-order wafﬂes and omelets, homemade banana pudding, assorted cakes and pies. Club Members: $17.95 Non-Members: $22.95. For parties of ten or more, $1 will be added to each person’s meal.

Pre-Deployment

Feb. 11 & 25 | 9 to 11 a.m. | MFSC Bldg 13 This class is for anyone that will be deploying and their family members.

Employment Classes for February

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Pre-Separation 13

Feb. 12, 19 & 26 | 9 to 11 a.m. | MFSC Bldg

This class is mandatory for all personnel retiring/separating from the military.

Story Time

Tuesday and Thursday | 10 a.m. | Library Theme’s for February 2013 include: Feb. 12: Mardi Gras! Feb. 14: Valentines & Birthday Celebrations! Feb. 19: Princess & the Frog Feb. 21: Healthy Smiles Feb. 26: International Polar Bear Day Feb. 28: We love Rosa Parks

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Reintegration

Rules are meant to be broken… or so they say! Come and learn how to makes family rules so that your children are less likely to break them. Structure your home and get what you want while teaching your children valuable lessons in responsibility and respect. All are welcome!

Mardi Gras Celebration

each class For all personnel new to Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling. Come and learn about what JBAB has to offer. Family members are highly encouraged to attend. You must sign up.

Feb. 13, 20 & 27 | 9 to 11 a.m. | MFSC Bldg

This class is a brieﬁng for all those returning from deployment. Spouses are encouraged to attend. Call to register.

Anger Management

Feb. 13 | 9 a.m. to Noon | MFSC Bldg 72 | Sign up by Feb. 1 Anger is a normal feeling, but do you know what to do when the heat rises in a situation? In this class you can learn about the patterns of angry behavior and a variety of acceptable coping strategies to handle angry feelings. This class is designed to help you reduce unacceptable expressions of anger at home and work. Registration is required. Must attend both sessions to receive a certiﬁcate.

Sponsor Training

Feb. 22 | 9 to 10:30 a.m. | MFSC Bldg 13 | Sign up by Feb. 15 For all personnel that are assigned as a command sponsor.

Make your own Photo Cube

Feb. 8-9 | 7 to 9 p.m. | Youth Center |Sign up by Feb. 7 | 9 to 18 years old Come and join us for an evening of making your own photo cube. Bring along 3-4 photos of friends family, pets, etc and decorate your own photo cube to put in your room. Sign up at the front desk.

Ombudsman/Key Spouse Assembly w/ Advanced Training

Feb. 9 | 9 a.m. to Noon | MFSC Bldg 13 | Sign up by Feb. 1 A quarterly meeting for trained Ombudsman and Key Spouses. Advanced training will follow assembly.

Liberty Ski Trip

Feb. 9 | 9 a.m. | White Tail Ski Resort Join Liberty for our ski trip of the new year as we head to White Tail Ski Resort for a full day of hitting the slopes!

Triple Play Golf Challenge

Feb. 9 | 6 to 8 p.m. | Youth Center | 9 to 18 years old The JBAB Youth Center is looking for preteens and teens to test their skills in a Triple Play Golf Challenge. Come and show your skills as you are challenged with your golf grip, coordinate your body swing and keeping your eye on the ball. Sign up at the front desk.

Lunchtime Webinar: Exploring Franchise Ownership

Feb. 11 | Noon to 1:30 p.m. | MFSC Bldg 13 | Sign up by Feb. 8 Come and obtain information on business franchises.

Resume Writing Workshop

Credit Management

Right Start

Making the Rules and Following Them

Feb. 12 | 6 p.m. | Liberty It’s Fat Tuesday and Liberty is throwing a celebration! Swing by for some refreshments and take in the festivities at the Liberty Center.

Membership Breakfast

Feb. 12 | 7 to 9 a.m. | Bolling Club - Washington Dining Room Feb. 12th is International Pancake Day! Enioy the beneﬁt of being a Club Member, “Make the Right Choice and Get Rewarded!” In addition to a FREE Breakfast buffet, our Club Members will have the chance to win some fabulous prizes.

February Fitness Challenge of the Month

Feb. 13 | Fitness Center I or II Physical ﬁtness has a lot to do with how strong you are relative to your body weight. Push ups are one of the basic tests used by trainers to determine upper body strength. They are one of the best exercises for the chest. They also work the abs, triceps, shoulders and torso. Come to the Fitness Center I and II to take the ATOMIC PUSHUP CHALLENGE. Come alone or bring a friend or co-worker.

Thrift Savings Plan

Feb. 13 | 8 a.m. | MFSC Bldg 72 Learn what TSP is, how to enroll and participate and about investment funds and options.

Tips to a Federal Career

Feb. 13 | 9 a.m. to Noon | MFSC Bldg 13 | Sign up by Feb. 8 Looking to start a career in the Federal Government? Learn the steps to starting a federal career.

Birthday Lunch

Feb. 13 | 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Washington Dining Room For all Club Members with a birthday in February, show your Club card and proof of your February birthday and receive a complimentary lunch buffet and a slice of birthday cake.

Command Financial Specialist Refresher Training

Feb. 14 | 8 a.m. to Noon | MFSC Bldg 72 | Sign up by Feb. 8 This class is a required refresher training for Command Financial Specialist.

Applying for a Federal Job

Valentines Dinner

Feb. 14 | 6 to 8:30 p.m. | Capital Ballroom Allow the Club to help you create a memorable Valentines Day this year. Our dinner

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this year will consist of: Your choice of: Creamed Red Pepper Soup or Bleu Cheese Stuffed Shrimp Followed by: Baby greens salad with pears, pecans and Balsamic Vinaigrette or wedge salad with ripe grape tomatoes, bleu cheese crumbles, bacon pieces and ranch dressing. Entrée Choices: Breast of Chicken stuffed with a blend of spinach, mushrooms, tomato, feta and cream cheese or 8oz of tenderloin ﬁlet on a red wine mushroom sauce, cooked to order or ﬂaky baked tilapia served with capers and herbs. All entrees will be served with Hassleback potatoes and asparagus. Dessert: Raspberry Granita Cost is $80 per couple for members, $90 for non-members. Reservations are required. • Note: No 2 for 1 Steak Night on the 14

In House Movies

Feb. 15 | 6:30 to 10 p.m. | Youth Center |9 to 18 years old Enjoy and evening of movies and popcorn at the JBAB Youth Center. Preteen movie starts at 6:30pm and Teen movie starts at 8pm.

Command Financial Specialist Forum

Feb. 15 | 1 to 3 p.m. | MFSC Bldg 72 | Sign up by Feb. 8 This discussion will be on military ﬁnancial issues, its impact on mission readiness, changes and updates to the Command Financial Specialist program.

3rd Friday: Chuck Brown Tribute Celebration of Black History Month

Feb. 15 |5 p.m. to midnight | Bolling Club In honor of the “Godfather of Go-Go”, celebrate as we pay tribute to Chuck Brown featuring live music from Uncle Hill and Kinda Bleu playing a mixture of R&B, HipHop and Go-Go.

Liberty Movie Trip

Feb.15 | 6 p.m. | AMC Hoffman Center 22 Join Liberty for a night at the movies to check out the latest new movies at AMC Hoffman such as Identity Theft, Good Day to Die Hard and Bullet to the Head.

Career Week

Preteen Swimming at the William H. Rumsey Aquatic Center

Feb. 16 | 2 to 6:30 p.m. | Washington, DC | Sign up by Feb. 13 | 13 to 18 years old Spend an afternoon swimming and then grab dinner with the JBAB Youth Center Staff. We will metro to the William H. Rumsey Aquatic Center and then enjoy dinner at one of the local eaterys near the Eastern Market. Member will be responsible for a metro card and the cost of dinner. There is no cost to attend the Aquatic Center. Current membership and permission slip is needed for this trip.

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Worship Guide

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CAMP SPRINGS COMMUNITY CHURCH 8040 Woodyard Rd., Clinton, MD • 301-868-3030 Dr. James Lowther, Pastor www.campspringschurch.com Sunday: Sun. School 9:45am, Worship Services 11:00am & 6:00pm Wednesday: AWANA, Teen Clubs, Adult Prayer & Bible Study 7:00pm An Independent Bible Centered Church • In the Baptist Tradition - Missionary minded Affiliated with IFCA International • Nursery Available All Services

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NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN! Know an outstanding caregiver or non-profit organization that deserves to be recognized? Nominate them for our Wounded Warrior Caregiver of the Year Award presented by DCMilitary Family Life. Write a short essay about an individual or organization that has provided exceptional assistance to a Wounded Warrior during their time of need over the past year. Submissions will be collected and judged based upon their recent sacrifices and contributions made in order to care for Wounded Warrior(s). 5 finalists from each category will be chosen by a panel appointed by Comprint Military Publications and all will be invited to attend an awards luncheon where the winners will be publicly announced. All finalists will appear in the June issue of DCMilitary Family Life magazine. Cash prizes will be donated to the winners and top finalists.

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