Joint Base Journal Vol. 4, No. 11
March 22, 2013
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Navy officials present framework on addressing budgets cuts, furloughs BY PAUL BELLO JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
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Tom McGuire, executive director for Naval District Washington, discusses pending budget cuts and the possibility of government furloughs during a town hall meeting at the Bolling Club March 20.
JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING, D.C. – A heavy contingent of employees from Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) turned out in force March 20 for an important town hall meeting at the Bolling Club to hear discussion on the looming Department of Defense (DoD) budget cuts, which include a mandatory reduction in force (RIF), as well as the possibility of government furloughs stemming from sequestration. Tom McGuire, executive director for Naval District Washington (NDW), stated there’s close to a billion dollar shortfall for the Commander, Navy Installation Command (CNIC) come 2014 if government sequestration were to stick. To prepare the NDW workforce for the hard times ahead, McGuire noted that several measures have already been taken to alleviate some of that pressure.
While performing their own cost analysis, McGuire and his team found that NDW was spending more money than it actually had in certain areas. As soon as that problem was solved, budget analysts turned their attention to reshaping the overall region and began downsizing by voluntary means rather than involuntary. “Our first step was to reduce management overhead. Once that was accomplished, we began to reduce overtime,” McGuire said. “We made a lot of progress there, as it was discovered that NDW was spending nearly seven million dollars in overtime. That number is now two million.” The third step was regionalizing some NDW functions – not its employees. Examples were fire, emergency communication dispatching and explosive safety. This approach, as McGuire explained, would allow for the core job to get done by using the least
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Air Force Band wraps up Guest Artist Series BY CHIEF MASTER SGT. JENN PAGNARD U.S. AIR FORCE BAND
WASHINGTON - The third and final concert of The U.S. Air Force Band’s 2013 Guest Artist Series was a wonderful event with inspiring performances by country legend Lee Greenwood, the Air Force Orchestra, and the Concert Band and Singing Sergeants, led by Col. Larry Lang. The concert was hosted March 19 by the assistant vice chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force and former Air Force District of Washington commander, Lt. Gen. Frank Gorenc, and his wife Sharon. Following the concert opener
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with the precise presentation of the national colors by the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard, Gorenc offered eloquent and heartfelt remarks. The Concert Band got the crowd into a patriotic mood with “American Salute” and “Daughters of Texas.” Senior Master Sgt. Christine Germain and Master Sgt. Ryan Dolan thrilled the crowd with their rendition of “Wheels of a Dream” from the musical “Ragtime” with lyrics that speak of the American Dream. The Concert Band’s “Hoedown” was the perfect transition to a country music medley featuring soloists from the Singing Sergeants. This medley included the songs “Life is a Highway,” “Born to Fly,” and
the inspiring Trace Adkins tune “Arlington.” After a short intermission, Lee Greenwood and the Air Force Orchestra took the stage opening with a tribute to the Statue of Liberty and the Pledge of Allegiance. Throughout his extensive set, he performed many of his hit songs, like “Please Come to Boston,” “McDonald’s and You” and “Wind Beneath My Wings.” An accomplished saxophonist, he interspersed his singing with instrumental interludes. He also added wonderful stories and folksy conversation between
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Guest artist Lee Greenwood performs the final Guest Artist Series concert with the Air Force Orchestra at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C.
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New hours of operation for MWR facilities BY MWR MARKETING JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING, D.C. - Due to recent budget cuts, patrons will see a change in the hours of operation and select services among several Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) MWR facilities effective March 18.
New Hours of Operation FITNESS CENTER 1
Monday - Friday: 5am-8pm Saturday – Sunday: 10am – 5:30pm Holidays: 10am – 4pm
AEROBICS CENTER
Monday - Friday: 5am-8pm Saturday, Sunday & Holidays: CLOSED
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Monday - Friday: 5am-8pm Saturday, Sunday & Holidays: CLOSED
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Monday: 10am-6pm Tuesday-Wednesday: 10am-4pm Thursday: 10am-6pm Friday: 11am-7pm Saturday: 1-5pm Sunday & Holidays: CLOSED
LIBERTY CENTER
Monday - Friday: 3-10pm Saturday, Sunday & Holidays: 1 – 8pm
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Monday: Appointments only Tuesday – Friday: 11am-7pm Saturday: 9am-5pm
Sunday & Holidays: CLOSED In addition to the new hours of operation, the Fitness Centers and Aerobics Center will discontinue the free towel service at all three locations beginning April 1. Towels will still be available for purchase onsite. A small towel costs $2 and a large towel costs $5. Group fitness classes will continue to be offered at $4 per class, $20 for 8 classes or $50 for 20 classes. Coupons can be purchased at Fitness Center I and are valid for all group fitness classes and do not expire. All classes remain free for active-duty service members. “Even with the recent budget cuts, MWR continues to focus on the service members, families, DoD civilians and retirees that we are here to support. We, as an organization and community, continually work together to deliver customer-driven, quality of life
programs and services to JBAB,” said Mick McAndrews, Warfighter & Family Readiness deputy director. MWR marketing director, Dawn Sykulla, stated, “It is our goal to bring exciting events to our customers and we will succeed. We have a long list of upcoming events to give families opportunities to enjoy time together. Current events include the Easter Egg Hunt on Mar. 23, Easter Brunch on Mar. 30, Super Yard Sale on Apr. 6, Earth Day Fun Day on Apr. 20 and Month of the Military Child Celebration on Apr. 26, just to name a few.” For more information on MWR facilities, programs and events visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/jointbase or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ jointbase. You can also stay updated by signing up for our weekly E-News. Email us at jbab.marketing@gmail.com.
Smart Grid energy management keeps the lights on at the right price BY PATRICK GORDON NAVAL DISTRICT WASHINGTON WATERLINE STAFF WRITER
WASHINGTON - Since its deployment, the Smart Grid Pilot Program of Naval District Washington (NDW) has been working to monitor and evaluate energy usage among Navy installations throughout the region. At its core, this energy management concept provides responsible usage of resources while improving NDW’s cost effectiveness in a secure manner. “In fiscal year 2012, the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations funded the NDW Smart Grid Pilot activity with the goal of establishing foundational capabilities to enable the energy mandates in a cyber-secure fashion,” said Rear Adm. Patrick Lorge, commandant of Naval District Washington. “They have accomplished the development of the Smart Grid industrial control architecture that has been tested, validated and certified by Fleet Cyber Command for Department of the Navy use; and we have only scratched the surface. While I’m excited about the progress that the NDW team has made in achieving the Pilot’s goals, what is more impressive is how this team has established the criteria for and built an operational Smart Grid.” According to Jody Davenport, NDW Smart Grid Pilot program manager, the region’s Smart Energy concept of operations defines appropriate energy management actions based on information gained from the grid. In keeping with this concept, the Smart Grid Pilot identifies opportunities obtained from data analysis leading to the reduction of energy costs and consumption without impacting the mission. This in turn leads to an appreciable return on investment while providing improved mission readiness. “The Navy has thousands of building systems for temperature and lighting control and hundreds of utility delivery systems to manage and monitor energy supply and demand,” Davenport said. “Today, each system functions in a passive and disconnected ‘on’ or ‘off’ world without fully accounting for internal and external factors such as maintenance issues, usage trends, emergencies, or changes in the cost of energy.” To remedy this, the Navy is installing more than 20,000 new advanced meters at every installation to electronically monitor energy consumption and demand down to the building level.
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Jody Davenport, NDW Smart Grid Pilot program manager, explains the smart grid with a demo unit during a tour of the Washington Navy Yard’s smart grid capabilities. NDW’s Smart Energy concept of operations identifies appropriate energy management actions based on information gained from the grid. “The NDW/NAVFAC Washington Regional Energy Program continues to innovate and leverage resources to reduce energy consumption, while partnering with the Department of Energy on renewable energy alternatives,” said Lt. Cmdr. Keith Benson, regional energy program director. “The secure Smart Grid integrated with the Advanced Meter Initiative will provide the means to improve efficiencies, pinpoint data accountability across all six NDW installations and focus on smart business process reengineering.” Davenport added that other technologies aid the Smart Grid Pilot as well. Smart buildings and Net Zero buildings, such as the Washington Navy Yard’s Visitor Center, take the integration of technology and utilities into the future. She said that these systems provide the links between the facets of the energy strategy being implemented in the Smart Grid. The interconnection of these technologies will provide decision makers with the capability to intelligently monitor, predict, respond to, and control
facility building and utility management systems. “Initial Smart Grid capability is to enable the existing controls in the building to be remotely managed through sensors and controls,” Davenport said. “Smart buildings allow us to provide active facility management, reduce work orders, minimize diagnostics, provide improved set point controls based on the building mission, and allow you to move from reactive to predictive maintenance. Utilizing the advanced metering deployment on energy consumption, industry smart buildings have provided benchmark information on optimal consumption by building type and the return on investment when a building is commissioned and employs continuous commissioning.” Davenport explained that the NDW Smart Grid Pilot will network these advanced meters and the existing building and utility control systems onto a single, highly secure, modern architecture. The resulting Smart Grid will allow the Navy to
respond to external drivers such as current energy pricing and emergency outages, as well as internal demand signals such as military operations and facility maintenance and modernization issues. This type of control of energy usage, combined with improved resource management, results in a greater return on investment, said Davenport. The Smart Grid will leverage existing systems for cost efficiency and add security to older systems that are still functional but not currently accredited, resulting in scalable and interoperable capability packages, she said. According to her, the initial capabilities of the NDW Smart Grid include an expected 5 percent return on investment on advanced metering infrastructure deployment, $200,000 per accreditation package in reciprocity for Enterprise Industrial Controls Systems, and 15 to 30 percent return on investment upon commissioning of buildings. (This story is part two of a four-part series on the NDW Smart Grid Pilot Program)
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Distinguished guest charms audience during Women’s History Month luncheon BY PAUL BELLO JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING, D.C. - Wilma L. Vaught, a retired brigadier general and veteran of the U.S. Air Force for 28 years, charmed those gathered in the Tuskegee Room of the Bolling Club March 19, as Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) celebrated Women’s History Month with an Italian buffet and some reflections from its very special guest. Vaught is president of the board of directors for the Women in Military Service for America Memorial Foundation - the nonprofit organization which built and operates the Women’s Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery. Under Vaught’s leadership, the Women’s Memorial has blossomed into the nation’s only major memorial that pays tribute to the more than 2.5 million female service members who have served in the U.S. military – going as far back as the American Revolution. A native of rural Scotland, Ill., Vaught joined the Air Force in 1957. She would go on to become a highly decorated officer and hold a variety of assignments both in the U.S. and overseas. For a little more than two decades, she was also the only woman to have achieved a general officer rank in the comptroller field. In 1980, she became the first woman in her career field to be promoted to brigadier general. Two years later, Vaught was made commander of one of the largest geographical commands in the military. When she retired in 1985, she was one of only three female generals in the Air Force and one of only seven female generals in the entire U.S. armed forces. Her accomplishments have
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Wilma L. Vaught, a retired brigadier general and veteran of the U.S. Air Force for 28 years, was the guest speaker at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling’s annual Women’s History Month luncheon March 19. Base Commander Navy Capt. Anthony Calandra thanked Vaught for her reflections on women in the military and presented her with a vase of flowers as a token of appreciation. also earned her a place in the U.S. Army Women’s Foundation Hall of Fame. “My military experience paved the way for opportunities to participate in historic events, to broaden my education and to work with a committed group of people,” Vaught told those during the luncheon.
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“That group was fascinating, dedicated, well-educated and would almost never say can’t and would never say won’t.” Vaught continued her speech by stressing the importance of acknowledging female service members for their bravery and courage, but said it’s equally important that
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future generations understand the struggles women had throughout American history. That’s why, according to her, a tribute like the Women’s Memorial is so critical. “There was a time when women could only serve as Army nurses. Early on in my Air Force career, I also saw many women who were highly qualified not get the position they rightfully deserved,” Vaught said. “I believe there’s clear evidence that women’s rights parallel women in the military. One is a cause and the other an effect. Much progress has been made. Many long strides have been accomplished.” With the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act of 1948, Vaught explained that women were finally recognized to serve as permanent, regular members in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and the then recently formed Air Force. Prior to this act, she said women - with the exception of nursesserved in the military only in times of war. Another important door opened for women in 1967, when President Lyndon Johnson signed into law a measure finally permitting women to be promoted to the level of generals and admirals. That same law also lifted the quotas that had been placed on women in achieving other ranks and allowed for new career opportunities. “It’s amazing how far we’ve come over the years. Women can even now serve in a combat zone. That was unheard of when I started on my path in the military,” Vaught said, referring to former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta’s decision to lift the Department of Defense’s ban on women in direct ground combat roles. “Who knows what’s next in 20 or 30 years? I know one thing will never change. Women will continue to serve because they believe in America.”
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Navy creates iPad app for managing stress, fending off PTSD BY KATHERINE H. CRAWFORD OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH PUBLIC AFFAIRS
ARLINGTON, Va. - The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is co-funding an affordable, hi-tech, solution for managing stress that could help prevent post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), helping warfighters and potentially saving billions of dollars in associated medical costs, officials announced earlier this month. ONR, in conjunction with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, is sponsoring development of the Stress Resilience Training System (SRTS), an iPad app training program that teaches Sailors and Marines to understand their stress responses and manage them by learning biofeedback techniques that work for their individual needs. The system will undergo field testing at the Naval Center for Combat and Operational Stress Control (NCCOSC) in San Diego in April. Lessening the impact of PTSD to warfighters, the military and the nation is crucial. According to a February 2012 Congressional Budget Office report, 21 percent of military personnel returning from overseas contingency operations (OCO) in Afghanistan and Iraq suffer from PTSD. The cost to treat these individuals is nearly 3.5 times higher than for someone without PTSD or traumatic brain injury, which works out to close to
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$1 billion when multiplied by the total number of OCO patients. “The SRTS app provides users with an easy-to-access tool that helps them build resilience toward stressful events so that when they encounter those events, the likelihood of experiencing PTSD or any other aftereffects from stress is reduced,” said Cmdr. Joseph Cohn, program officer in ONR’s Warfighter Performance Department and originator of the SRTS project. Using only an iPad and a heart rate monitor clipped to one earlobe, the SRTS App comprises four sections: “Know How,” which provides Sailors and Marines with information about stress and resilience and how to apply this knowledge to their missions; “Techniques,” which explains how they can bring themselves into the best mental and physiological state possible to build resilience and achieve peak performance; “Games,” which allows them to practice applying the resilience skills learned; and “Review,” which helps them track their training progress. The game-based app allows players to choose from several increasingly challenging training scenarios while the monitor records when the heart rate rhythm, also known as heart rate variability, becomes incoherent - a sign of stress. Through game-play, Sailors and Marines will learn which techniques, such as deep breathing or muscle relaxation, help them maintain or regain coherence, to
manage their unique stress responses. Once learned, users can transfer these approaches to reallife situations. “We’re capitalizing on past research and making a leap that one way of managing PTSD lies in learning to more effectively manage your stress,” Cohn said. The SRTS is unique because it pulls together two proven premises - that novices and experts manage stress in different ways, so there’s the potential for training, and that good training requires good feedback. It then combines them with an already established distribution point: the NCCOSC, which focuses on promoting resilience and investigating best practices in diagnosing and treating PTSD. Preventing PTSD is critical for mission preparedness and success, and it goes to the heart of one of the chief of naval operations’ “Sailing Directions,” that the Department of the Navy has “a professional and moral obligation to uphold a covenant with Sailors, civilians and their families - to ably lead, equip, train and motivate.” “The SRTS’s development and operational evaluation would not have been possible without the funding we received from DARPA and ONR, who exhibited a willingness to take risks that yield significant S&T advances” said Dr. Gershon Weltman, vice president of Perceptronics Solutions, the prime contractor for the app’s development.
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Enjoy ‘Salad Wednesday’ savings at JBAB Exchange restaurants BY AMY BRANDT ARMY & AIR FORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE PUBLIC AFFAIRS
JOINT BASE ANACOSTIABOLLING, D.C. - Wednesdays are now something to look forward to as Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) restaurants are offering $2 off any salad priced $4 or more on what is becoming known as “Salad Wednesdays.” Now, when picking up a salad at any of the Joint Base AnacostiaBolling food court eating facilities on Wednesdays, guests can save money and eat nutritionally at the same time. “Not only can you eat healthy, but you’ll get more bang for
your buck,” said JBAB Exchange general manager Chris Holifield. “Beyond the $2 savings on Wednesday salad orders, guests save an additional 10 percent when paying with a Military Star card or Exchange gift card.” “Salad Wednesdays” are part of the Exchange’s Operation Be Fit initiative to promote health and wellness through fitness and diet, Holifield said. JBAB Exchange restaurants are open to anyone on the installation – whether military, civil service, contractor or visitor. “Salad Wednesdays” occur at all participating Exchange restaurants.
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AF’s top lawyer: Special Victims’ Counsel supports sexual assault victims COURTESY OF AIR FORCE NEWS SERVICE AND AMERICAN FORCES PRESS SERVICE WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The Air Force’s top lawyer testified Mar. 13 before the Senate Armed Services Committee’s personnel subcommittee on sexual assault in the military and ongoing efforts to combat the problem. The Judge Advocate General, Lt. Gen. Richard C. Harding, was joined by his fellow service counterparts and the Defense Department’s Acting General Counsel, Robert S. Taylor, as well as the DOD’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office director. The group vowed to do whatever it takes to end sexual assault in the military and a big part of that, Harding said, is supporting victims. “We believe that if victims know there is somebody on their side as they go through this complicated process that can be very exhausting, we’ll see more of them come forward,” Harding said during the hearing. Surveys conducted by Air Force officials show a large majority of victims never report sexual crimes. “Our Special Victims’ Counsel operates independent of the prosecution’s chain of command; they establish attorney-client relationships and zealously advocate on their clients’ behalf ... thereby protecting victims’ privacy and immeasurably helping victims not feel re-victimized by having to endure
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(the military justice process) alone,” Harding said. Additionally, Taylor testified that the DOD is building a structure to address sexual assault in the military, and changes in the legal arena are in the works. The DOD General Counsel’s Office is working with the services’ Judge Advocates General and DOD’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office “To make our judicial, investigative and support structures more efficient, effective and responsive to the rights and needs of victims, while preserving the rights of the accused,” Taylor said. In the Air Force, these changes include the creation of the Special Victims’ Counsel Program. According to officials, this program provides sexual assault victims with their own military attorney to provide them legal assistance and help navigate the criminal justice system. These lawyers are trained to handle sexual assault victims’ unique needs. “It takes a strong team to succeed in our mission to protect and defend the nation, and sexual assault undermines that,” said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III. “It’s devastating to those involved. The Special Victims’ Counsel will provide victims of sexual assault with a better understanding of the criminal process from an expert who is specially qualified to represent the victim. This program embodies what the Air Force is all about -- taking care of our people.”
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AAFES Express undergoing renovation to protect public health, safety BY JOSEPH P. CIRONE JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING, D.C. – The Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) Express, formerly known as the Shoppette, was closed March 1 after a routine health inspection revealed the presence of rodents. Further inspection discovered multiple entry points and some significant damage caused by the rodents. The building is undergoing renovation to make needed repairs and ensure the public’s health and safety. Judd Anstey, spokesperson for AAFES, said, “The Express is closed to address wear and tear that has contributed to pest access to the interior of the facility.” When the health inspection information became available, JBAB Base Commander, Navy Capt. Anthony T. Calandra and Vice Commander, Air Force Col. Michael E. Saunders, took immediate action by coordinating with AAFES representatives and their contractors to ensure that the public’s health was fully protected. The two leaders ordered that all known issues were properly addressed and that an extensive survey be conducted to discover any unknown issues and to address those, as well. To ensure that the work is not rushed and is done with high quality, the reopening date for the Express has not yet been determined, but is not too distant, according to Calandra. Calandra said, “We want to ensure that the repairs are made right the first time and only once
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each number, giving the attendees a real sense of his background and amazing career. He closed the concert with “Where the Stars and Stripes and Eagle Fly” and his iconic “God Bless the USA.” The Singing Sergeants joined him on the final song, as well as an inspiring parade of 25 U.S. flags by Honor Guardsmen with the crowd on their feet. With the closing of this series, the band looks forward to its Summer Concert Series which runs June, July and August. These concerts will take place at various performing venues throughout Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. For details about these and other U.S. Air Force Band performances, please call our 24-hour concert line at 202-767-5658 or visit our website, www.usafband. af.mil.
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The Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) Express, formerly known as the Shoppette, at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling was closed March 1 after a routine health inspection revealed the presence of rodents. Further inspection revealed multiple entry points and some significant damage caused by the rodents. The building is undergoing renovation to make needed repairs and ensure the public’s health and safety. to prevent the rodents from reappearing.” The Express is a conveniencelike store located at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) on the southern side of the installation, near the AAFES Exchange and the Defense Commissary Agency (DECA) Commissary. It offers convenience store food, drink and other items and also houses a Dunkin’ Donuts and a Firestone vehicle repair and maintenance facility.
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amount of resources. This wasn’t the only good news. During a previous visit to JBAB, McGuire said there would be a RIF of about 80 positions to the region. Based on what’s been accomplished so far, in addition to allowing voluntary early retirement authority and voluntary incentive separation payouts (VERA/VISP) during 2012, that number is now down to 40. NDW was also careful about bringing aboard new people and decided to fill whatever positions they had from within. “It was once 80 and that number is still shrinking with several months to fine tune this. We currently have about 40 people who have indicated interest for another VERA/VISP from around the region,” McGuire said. “Not all will be eligible, but some will. That will chip away at that number of involuntary separations even more.” McGuire mentioned the RIF is driven by budget numbers from the original DoD cuts put in place by President Barack Obama and then Secretary of Defense Robert Gates more than a year ago. It’s in no way related to sequestration.
press for a period of time, but we took the immediate action necessary in order to protect the health and welfare of the base population and guests, which is our primary concern” Saunders said. The pests have been eliminated. Work is now being performed to replace walls and ceilings and to seal entrances and cracks around pipes and the building’s foundation, including adding wire mesh to prevent future problems, according to a source familiar with the scope of the work. Once the work is completed, the building will be thoroughly cleaned, sanitized and re-inspected before it is permitted to reopen, Calandra said.
The furloughs, however, are related to sequestration and that is a “unique thing” just for 2013, he said. Wendy Blankenship, regional program director of NDW’s Human Resource Office (HRO), said less than six percent of the total Navy workforce is exempt from a furlough. In NDW, most firefighters are exempt, as are emergency dispatchers and some police. A decision is still pending on childcare professionals, she said. “Furlough days are intermittent and can’t be taken all at once. No one can earn compensatory time during the furlough period and overtime is not permitted,” Blankenship continued. “The use of alternative work schedules is also suspended, as is telework. Though, telework for mission requirements has been left open. That lies with the commanding officer of the joint base.” Blankenship reiterated that employees can’t work on a furlough day. They can’t send emails after work and contractors can’t perform work in their place. “There are many days off from now until September, if furloughs go that long,” Blankenship said. “Proposal letters related to this will be issued to employees beginning April 5.”
A sign on the door of the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) Express, formerly known as the Shoppette at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, informs prospective customers that the facility is closed for renovation.
ity on the installation. We conduct strict inspections that adhere to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s food code. We also adhere to strict Air Force public health codes,” she said. None of the food that was located at the Express was or will be resold. The food items for sale at the Exchange [and Commissary] were never inside the Express. Food for sale at the Exchange is a totally different stock of goods, according to two reliable sources.
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The AAFES gasoline station located on the same property continues normal operations. The nearby AAFES Exchange and DECA Commissary are alternatives to purchase many of the same convenience store food, drink and other items that was offered at the Express. Class Six (alcoholic beverages) items have been added to the Exchange until the Express reopens. “Beer, wine and spirit deliveries are occurring regularly,” Anstey said. Air Force Maj. Joanne Conley, public health flight commander at the 579th Medical Group located at JBAB, stated that her team regularly performs inspections of public facilities on base, including the Express. “We monitor every food facil-
Detailed inspections occur monthly and are stepped up in both intensity and frequency if any variations from the strict codes are detected, Conley stated. Air Force Col. Kathryn F. Tate, commander of the 579th, said, “The guidelines are standardized and used by all public health food inspectors throughout the entire Air Force.” To help ensure cleanliness and food wholesomeness to prevent illness, the 579th conducts food handler training and monitors weekly self-inspections that food facilities at JBAB must perform. Inspections include food handling and operations; facility cleaning and sanitizing, but even documentation (paperwork) that traces the food handling and its care from the point of origin, as well as its transport and delivery to the food facilities at JBAB, Conley reported. “We monitor the process from farm to fork,” Conley concluded.
The furlough period begins April 26 and could run until Sept. 30. Furloughs are not to exceed 176 hours or 22 days. If the furlough period ends early, termination letters stating such will be sent out to employees. By law, no one can use personal leave or compensatory time earned as a substitute for a furlough day, Blankenship said. “The most you’ll lose during the furlough period is two full days of leave. This is an administrative furlough. All non-appropriated funds employees are exempt,” she told those in attendance. “It’s important to note there are two holidays during this period – Memorial Day and Labor Day. If that’s your furlough day, you will not get paid for the holiday.” One question that came up during the town hall presentation was whether people can have the first Friday off in the pay period and the second Monday off. This approach would allow for a fourday weekend every two weeks. This would be a risk, according to Blankenship, if someone is in a non-pay status the work day before and work day after a holiday. Not only would an employee not get paid for the holiday, but that person would lose three days of pay for that period, she said.
“Right now under the continuing resolution, we have to operate with exactly the amount of money that’s in the operations pot to pay salaries,” McGuire said. “If this pending legislation becomes law, we can move money that was initially going towards airplanes, ships, buildings and homes into operating accounts to pay salaries and avoid a furlough.” Felix Patterson, also of NDW’s HRO, said it’s the only region to offer anyone voluntary retirement. It’s also been proactive in implementing hiring restrictions. RIF notices go out June 26 to unions and all affected employees. There is a 60-day minimum notice for the RIF. NDW will also be conducting counseling and start its Priority Placement Program to help employees find new jobs, he said. “We can’t speculate on what will happen with this pending legislation,” said JBAB Base Commander Navy Capt. Anthony T. Calandra. “It’s in our best interest to prepare. In the end, if favorable legislation occurs, we are ahead of the ballgame.” Congressional action on the continuing resolution is still pending. For the latest updates, visit www.facebook.com/jointbase or www.twitter.com/jointbase.
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Tuesdays and Thursdays|10 a.m. | Library March 2013 themes include: March 26: Be the Artist! Me Frida March 28: Here Comes Peter Cottontail
Wii Wipe Out Challenge Night
March 22 | 8 to 10 p.m. | Youth Center | Ages 9-18 Have you taken the Wii Wipe Out Challenge? If not, we have an opportunity for you to join us for an evening of playing Wii Wipe Out! Sign up at the front desk.
Liberty Paintball Trip
March 23 | 8 a.m. | Southern Maryland Paintball Pull out a camouflage suit, grab a gun and get ready for some paintball action! Join Liberty for some action where you will have to duck, roll and run for your life as your fire back at the opposing team. Need equipment? $25 for admission, paintball gun, mask, harness, air and paintballs. Have your own? $15 for admission and paintballs.
Zumba Fiesta
March 23 | 9 a.m. to Noon | Fitness Center I Let’s party! Zumba is one of the largest dance fitness programs in the world and we have it for you at the JBAB Fitness Center. Come join us for a fun-filled, calorie-burning, party-rockin`, 3-hour dancecrazed event. Enjoy the latest sounds and moves—hip-hop, samba, salsa, meringue and mambo. Refreshments will be served. Contact Michael Pitts (Michael.a.pitts@ navy.mil) for more information
Base Wide Easter Egg Hunt
March 23 | 9:30 to 11:35 a.m. | JBAB Soccer Field Bring your Easter basket for a morning of hunting colored Easter Eggs on the JBAB soccer field by the base track. Children will be placed into appropriate age groups. The Easter Eggs will offer a sweet reward to those collected by the children and a select few eggs will hold a special prize. Parents don’t forget to bring your camera to capture those special moments with the Easter Bunny. Easter Egg Hunt Schedule 9:30 a.m. - 2 years old and under 9:50 a.m.- 3 to 4 years old 10:10 a.m.- 5 to 6 years old 10:30 a.m.- 7 to 10 years old 10:50 a.m.- 12 years old and up
Triple Play Jump Rope Challenge
March 23 | 6 to 9 p.m. | Youth Center Gym Come and test your jump rope skills! All preteens and teens are invited to come. Sign up at the front desk.
Teen Dance
March 30 | 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. | Youth Center | Ages 13-18 | Sign up by March 29 Dance the night away at the Youth Center! Signed permission slips are needed for this event. Cost for each member is $7 and $10 for guests. Each member can bring up to three (3) guests with signed permission slips and a payment of $10. Current membership forms are needed.
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March 31 | Two Seatings: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. | Bolling Club Make your reservations now for the Bolling Club Easter Brunch Buffet! The brunch will include a carving station with roasted turkey, baked ham, and prime rib as well as, baked chicken, fish, seafood newburg, assorted vegetables and potatoes. We will also offer a full breakfast menu to include waffles, French toast, scrambled eggs, eggs benedict, bacon and sausage. Our dessert and salad bars will also be available. The brunch also includes coffee, tea, iced tea and juice. Bring your camera because we’ll have a special guest! Price for Club Members: $26.95 NonMembers: $30.95 (Children 6-11 are ½ price and children 5 and under are free)
April 4 | 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. | Library Calling All Children Ages 7-12!! If you have a love of reading or are working on it, join us in Patch Club! We meet once every month. We feature various games & projects to keep our members engaged in an exciting manner. Some of the activities include puppet shows, crafts, posters, occasional parties and much more. Members earn Patches upon completion of reading requirements. We will discuss book’s read during the previous month and discover a new genre at each Meeting. The genre for April will be ‘Fantasy’. New members are encouraged to join Patch Club! Please call 202-767-5578 for more information.
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Ping Pong Tournament (TEAMS)
March 31 | 3 p.m. | Liberty Center Join Liberty as we celebrate Easter with Easter egg decorating and a competitive Easter egg hunt! Plus fun prizes, snacks and refreshments.
Atlantic City Day Trip
April 13 & May 18 | 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Is Lady Luck on your side? Join ITT as we head to Atlantic City, NJ for the day! Walk the boardwalk, shop at the outlets, test your luck at the casino and dine at a new restaurant. For information on the casino and casino credit, please contact the ITT office. Price: $38.75 per person
Day in New York City
April 27 & July 20 | 6 a.m. to Midnight We are headed to New York City! Enjoy the city either sightseeing, catching a Broadway show or shopping until you drop. Reserve your seat today. Price: $48.75 per person
Sunday Family Night
Sundays | 5 to 8 p.m. | Potomac Lanes 2 games of bowling, free show rental, large cheese pizza and a pitcher of soda for only $20. Maximum of 4 per lane. Must show active Military ID. Please call 202563-1701 for more information.
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Tuesday | 10 a.m. | Library Themes for April 2013 include: April 2: Children’s Book Day! (International Children’s Book Day!) April 4: April Shower’s Bring May Flower’s! April 9: I’m A Hero Too! (Month of the Military Child) April 11: April Birthday’s & Proud To Be A Military Child! (Month of the Military Child) April 16: Kermit’s Happy To Be Green! (For Earth Day and National Frog Month) April 18: Save Our Planet! (Earth Day) April 23: Get Froggy! (National Frog Month) April 25: Arbor Day! April 30: We Love Our Military Children! (Month of the Military Child) Please call 202-767-5578 for more information.
National PB&J Day
April 2 | 5 p.m. | Liberty Enjoy a good old fashion PB&J today to celebrate National PB&J Day! Please call 202-685-1802 for more information.
April 4 | 6 p.m. | Liberty Please call 202-685-1802 for more information.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month 5K Run/Walk
April 5 | 7 a.m. | Aerobic Center Join us! The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program (SAPRP) and the JBAB Fitness Center are hosting the Sexual Assault Awareness Month 5K Run/ Walk. Participants have a chance to win a complimentary race entry into the 2013 Navy- Air Force Half Marathon and Navy 5 Miler that will be given to the first male and female finishers. Note: Excluding prior recipients of the complimentary entry. Free t-shirts will be provided along with post-run refreshments. Please call 202-767-0450 for more information.
Rock and Bowl
April 6, 15, 20 & 27 | 8 p.m. to midnight | Potomac Lanes $15 for all you can bowl, including shoes. Please call 202-563-1701 for more information.
First Friday featuring DJ Bob Ski
April 5 | 5 p.m. to midnight | Bolling Club – Washington Dining Room Everyone is welcome! DJ entertainment from 7 p.m. to midnight. Club Members will be given access to FREE Hor D’ouevres from 5 to 7 p.m., non-members can enjoy these items for $10. Please call 202-563-8400 for more information.
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April 7 | 7 p.m. | Liberty Please call 202-685-1802 for more information.
Design a T-Shirt Weekend
April 5-6 | 6 p.m. | Youth Center Join the JBAB Youth Center staff for a weekend of decorating/designing your own t-shirt. You supply the shirt and we will supply the materials. Sign up at the front desk. Please call 202-767-4003 for more information.
Liberty Cooking Class
April 9 | 6 p.m. | Enterprise Hall Bldg. 72 2nd Floor Kitchen Come enhance your kitchen skills with Liberty and learn how to make different dishes! Please call 202-685-1802 for more information.
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Monthly Birthday Lunch
April 10 | 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Bolling Club Please call 202-563-8400 for more information.
Early Bird Wednesday
April 10 & 24| 4 p.m. | Liberty “The Early Bird Gets The Worm!” Be the first to receive a special treat from the Liberty Center. Hurry, only a limited amount. Please call 202-685-1802 for more information.
Movie Trip with Liberty
April 12 | 6 p.m. | AMC Hoffman Please call 202-685-1802 for more information.
Youth Sponsorship and Monthly Birthday Celebration
April 12 | 7 to 8 p.m. | Youth Center Come to the Youth Center to celebrate your April birthday! Current Youth Center Membership is needed for this event. We invite youth new to the JBAB community to come and find out what JBAB has to offer, meet fellow members and hear what they have to say about the programming, trips and activities. Please call 202-7674003 for more information.
Shenandoah Caverns
April 13 | 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Shenandoah Caverns Cabin fever is setting in, so let’s get out and underground. ODR is going to see the underground world of wonders of Shenandoah Caverns along a one-mile tour circuit where a comfortable 56-degree temperature is maintained yearround. Plus, they offer the only cavern system with elevator service as well as the added convenience of level walkways and no stairs. Your combination ticket includes a professionally guided tour of the Caverns and self guided tours (with brief introductions) to Main Street of Yesteryear and American Celebration on Parade and roundtrip transportation for $33 for adults, $30 for seniors and $20 for kids ages 6-14. Visit www.shenandoahcaverns. com for more details. Please call 202-7679136 for more information
National Golfers Day
April 13 | noon | Andrew’s AFB Cost: $20- Greens Fees $26- Cart Rental $10- Club Rental Weather permitting, enjoy the day with Liberty at the Courses at Andrew’s AFB. Please call 202-685-1802 for more information.
DJ Cosmic Bowling
April 13 | 8 p.m. to midnight | Potomac Lanes DJ Chris fires up the night! All of the Cosmic Bowling, music and fun for only $15! Please call 202-563-1701 for more information.
Month of the Military Child Spring Preteen Lock In
April 13-14 | 10:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. | Youth Center | Ages 9-12 years old Join the Youth Center Staff for a night of fun! Current memberships and permission slips are needed for this event. Current members can bring 3 guests who have signed permission slips. Cost is $7
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per member and $10.00 per guest. Please call 202-767-4003 for more information.
April 20 | Fitness Center Join us for our Challenge of the Month to test out your lower body strength. Please call 202-767-5895 for more information.
the fenced garden plots outside the facility. All participating children can also put their handprints on fence slates. Prizes will be awarded to winners of the scavenger hunt. Light refreshments will be served. For more information call 202767-5578 for more information.
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April 16 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Bolling Club – Washington Dining Room Tax Day Recover Lunch! Enjoy a paupers lunch. Only $1.50 for Club members and regular price for non-members. Please call 202-563-8400 for more information.
Third Friday featuring DJ Shawn Diggs
April 19 | 5 p.m. to midnight | Bolling Club – Washington Dining Room Everyone is welcome! DJ entertainment from 7 p.m. to midnight. Club Members will be given access to FREE Hor D’ouevres from 5 to 7 p.m., non-members can enjoy these items for $10. Please call 202-563-8400 for more information.
Month of the Military Child Versus Parent Basketball Game
April 19 | 7 to 10 p.m. | Youth Center The JBAB Youth Center is looking for preteens and teens to play in two basketball games against their parents in the celebration of the Month of the Military Child. Preteens will play from 7 to 8 p.m. and teens will play from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.. If you are interested in playing, please sign up at the front desk of the Youth Center. Please call 202-767-4003 for more information.
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April 20 | 8 a.m. | Marina Parking Lot Enjoy a day full of fun as we celebrate Earth Day with our Spring River Clean-Up, Earth Day 5K Run/Walk, USAF & USN Drill Team performance, Blessing of the Fleet, Chili Cook-Off Contest, MWR booths and much more! Volunteers are needed to help us clean up the Bolling and Anacostia Waterfront to make our surrounding a cleaner and better place to live. Please call 202-767-1371 for more information.
Month of the Military Child
April 20 | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Potomac Lanes All children of our active Military personnel bowl for FREE! Please call 202-5631701 for more information.
Tie Dye
April 20 | 1 p.m. | Liberty Celebrate the warm weather by going outside to do some tie dying! Please call 202-685-1802 for more information.
Earth Day
April 22 | 10:30 a.m. to noon | Library Join the Library in celebrating Earth Day! We will feature an abbreviated Story Time with a small exercise on recycling and then proceed outside for a Recycling Scavenger Hunt and flower planting in
April 22 | 4 p.m. | Liberty Do your part and plant a flower! Please call 202-685-1802 for more information.
Guitar Hero Tournament
April 25 | 6 p.m. | Liberty To celebrate Guitar Month, come see if you have the skills to rock your way into claiming first place! Please call 202-6851802 for more information.
Month of the Military Child Celebration at Bolling Green Park
April 26 |3 to 6 p.m. |Bolling Green Park/Pavilions 7&8 Join the CYP Staff for the Month of the Military Child festivities as we celebrate you- the Military Child. Open Rec will begin at 8 p.m.. Please call 202-767-4003 for more information.
Bull Run Shooting Center
April 27 | 9 a.m. | Bull Run Shooting Center in Centerville, VA Want to learn to shoot? ODR is taking a trip to Bull Run Shooting Center! A certified instructor will cover the different types of shotguns, shotgun safety, shooting etiquette, the correct way to shoulder, point and fire a shotgun, and a description of each game thrown. The instructor
Joint Base Journal will work with each student to get them started breaking targets. The trip fee is $45 and it covers transportation, ammunition, targets, ear and eye protection and use of a rental gun for the day. Please call 202767-9136 for more information.
Save the Date: Operation Megaphone Worldwide Lock-in 2013
April 26-27 Military Youth around the world, across all branches of services are invited! For more information, please visit www.facebook.com/OpMegaphone or 202-767-4003 for more information.
Medieval Times Trip
April 27 | noon | Arundel Mills Mall Hanover, MD Travel with Liberty to a very popular mall for fun, friends and food at Medieval Times. Don’t miss your chance to see a wonderful show! Please call 202-685-1802 for more information.
UFC 159: Jones vs. Sonnen
April 27 | 9 p.m. | Liberty Please call 202-685-1802 for more information.
Sounds of Summer: Acoustic Night feat. Barry Charlton
May 3 | 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. | Slip Inn Bar & Grill Listen to the sounds of the guitar featuring some of your favorite songs during our first Sounds of Summer kick-off! Please call 202-767-5840 for more information.
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Miscellaneous items related to your health, your career, your life and your community 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.
Protocol & Special Events Office has moved The JBAB Protocol & Special Events Office has moved to Building P-12. Coordinator Karen Smith’s new phone number is 202-767-7710.
Change to Firth-Sterling Gate operations The Firth-Sterling gate is closed on weekends. Once the gate’s automated features become available, the gate will be accessible by any CAC card holder 24/7 during normal FPCON “A” conditions.
AFOWC Thrift Shop The Air Force Officers’ Wives’ Club Thrift Shop is located at 13 Brookley Ave and is open Tuesdays, Wed-nesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Donations are accepted during business hours only. Profits from
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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 512-560-5548 from 7 a.m.5 p.m. or email Michael.martinez@afncr. af.mil.
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 our Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/ NWCA37.
JBAB Girl Scouts Calling all Girls! Girls registered in Kindergarten - 12th grade this fall and in-
terested 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.
Jogging path closed The jogging path by Giesboro Park is closed until further notice. An alternate route has been provided.
JBAB photo studio closure 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.
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 301452-6931.
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Chapel Schedule CATHOLIC SERVICES Reconciliation
Sunday 9 a.m. Chapel Center
PROTESTANT SERVICES Sunday Worship
Rosary
Sunday 9:10 a.m. Chapel Center
Mass
Saturday 5 p.m. Chapel Center Sunday 9:30 a.m. Chapel Center
Tuesday 11:30 a.m. Chapel Center Wednesday11:30 a.m. Chapel Center Thursday11:30 a.m. Chapel Center Friday 7 a.m. Chapel Center
Gospel 11:30 a.m. Chapel Center General Protestant 11 a.m. Chapel 2
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Sept - May 9:30-10:30 a.m. Any questions about these services or other religious needs call 202-767-5900
Join us for Easter Cantata! A performance of “At the Ninth Hour” - a Lenten musical journey by Tom Long and Allen Pote devoted to Christ’s last week on Earth, will be performed at the Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Chapel March 22 at 7 p.m. All are invited to participate and join in this moving Lenten journey in music and scripture. There will be a dessert reception immediately following the Easter Cantata. For more information, call 202-767-5900.
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