Joint Base Journal Vol. 4, No. 21
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Volunteers recognized for hard work, commitment to community BY PAUL BELLO JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
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John Robinette, director of Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling’s Warfighter and Family Readiness, stands in between volunteers from the base Military and Family Support Center. Together, volunteers have saved JBAB a total of $36,593.
WASHINGTON - Volunteers who have contributed their time and energy are an invaluable part of the Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) community. As a gesture of appreciation to those who have made a difference helping out at the Military and Family Support Center for the past year, a luncheon was held in their honor May 30 at Chapel II. Patricia Botkins, coordinator for JBAB’s volunteer program, welcomed a half-dozen of her colleagues and thanked them for a job well done. She said her team of volunteers has helped out in a number of ways - from administrative tasks to assisting with special activities and other functions around base. Botkins is as close to the group as anyone on JBAB. From her perspective, one of her biggest rewards is watching her volunteers grow before her very own eyes.
“I’m amazed at the level of skills our volunteers have,” Botkins said. “Their contributions to military families have made such an impact on people’s lives. It’s an honor and pleasure working alongside them.” Before sampling an array of foods and cake, the group heard from guest speaker Dr. Deborah Bradbard, deputy director of Research and Policy for Blue Star Families. A member-driven support organization comprised mostly of military spouses, Blue Star Families provides a broad range of military spouse education and employment initiatives. While the group assembled may be volunteers, Bradbard noted they are also job seekers. During her presentation, “Making Volunteerism Work For You,” she said resources are available for those looking to pursue their education, build a résumé, network and seek further professional development.
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Annual Sports Day yields solid participation from mission partners BY PAUL BELLO JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
WASHINGTON – Scores of folks from several different mission partners on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) braved the heat May 31 to participate in its annual Sports Day event. As in previous years, teams competed not for prizes, but for fun and the distinction of being named best on base. Activities included a 5K run, kickball, volleyball, tug-ofwar and humvee push. Of those competing, the roster included such names as the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), Joint Air Defense Operations Center (JADOC), U.S. Air Force Honor Guard and White House Communications Agency (WHCA), who won this year’s event after garner-
ing a staggering 230 points. The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard and JADOC finished second and third, respectively. While there certainly was a level of competition in the air, as well as some playful trash-talking among team members, the event was once again a huge success. JBAB Commander Navy Capt. Anthony T. Calandra was impressed with this year’s turnout and thanked everyone for their participation. “It’s nice to be able to step out of the office on a day like today and have some fun with those you work side-by side with,” Calandra said before hitting the streets of JBAB himself for the morning’s 5K run. “Team building is an important part of the military. An event like this is a perfect example of that.”
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Vice Commander Col. Michael E. Saunders presents this year’s Sports Day trophy to members of the White House Communications Agency. The event was capped off at the Slip Inn Bar and Grill with an
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Earn rank, not a reputation this summer BY LT. CMDR. JIM REMINGTON JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
WASHINGTON - You’ve worked hard for your career as a sailor, airman, Marine, Coast Guardsman or soldier. Only one-third of 17 to 24 year olds in the United States are even eligible for military service, and even fewer are capable of enduring the physical and emotional challenges of being a member. From boot camp to advancement exams, job training and deployments, you have met these challenges with hard work, sacrifice and dedication.
Making responsible drinking choices is an extension of that dedication. Just one bad decision while drinking alcohol can jeopardize everything you’ve earned. Sailors involved in alcohol incidents face serious consequences, including: • Loss of rank or pay • Separation from the Armed Forces • Civilian consequences, such as fines and jail time. Remember, warmer weather and more sun dehydrates the body more rapidly. If you are going to drink, alternate alcohol and water to control the amount you drink and stay hydrated. You’ll thank
yourself in the morning. Also when planning a trip to the beach this weekend or anytime this summer, remember that beach towns often have bars and restaurants in walking distance. Leave your car at the house or hotel and get back safely. When hosting your summer party, don’t forget to provide alcohol-free drinks for those who are driving. You can find recipes for delicious, refreshing and frosty non-alcoholic “mocktails” and have an extra cooler stocked full of soda and water. When you’re a guest, don’t put your host in a bad position either - drink responsibly and find a safe ride home.
Initiative to reduce claims backlog announced BY DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Disabled American Veterans and the American Legion have announced a new partnership to help in reducing the compensation claims backlog for veterans. The effort — called the Fully Developed Claims Community of Practice — is a key part of VA’s overall transformation plan to end the backlog in 2015 and process claims within 125 days at 98 percent accuracy, VA officials said. VA can process fully developed claims in half the time it takes for a traditionally filed claim, officials noted. “VA prides itself on our ongoing partnership with organizations that represent veterans throughout the claims process,” said Undersecretary for Benefits Allison A. Hickey. “A fully developed claim is the most effective way to ensure a veteran’s claim never reaches the backlog and is the basis for this new initiative between VA and what we expect will be an ever-increasing number of veteran service organizations and others who represent veterans at various points of the claims process.” The new initiative “takes a common-sense approach to working smarter to better serve injured and ill veterans,” said Barry Jesinoski, Washington Headquarters executive director for Disabled American Veterans. “DAV is pleased to be working with the VA to help improve the disability compensation system,” Jesinoski added. The American Legion has been working with VA since December on its fully developed claims process, said James E. Koutz, the American Legion’s national commander.
“Teams of our experts have already gone to VA regional offices in Denver, Pittsburgh, Baltimore and other cities to help identify best practices for [fully developed claims], and to further train our own service officers,” Koutz said. Claims are considered to be “fully developed” when veterans submit all available supporting evidence, such as private treatment records and notice of federal treatment records, to VA at the time they first file a formal claim and certify they have no more evidence to submit. This is the information that VA needs to make a determination on a disability claim, VA officials said. The fully developed claims program supports the sharing of best practices across veteran service organizations that help thousands of veterans each year with their compensation claims, to identify up front all evidence necessary to support a veteran’s claim, officials explained. Veterans then certify that they have no additional evidence to submit, and VA can process the claim in half the time it takes for a traditionally filed claim, they added. Veteran service organizations have long played an integral role in submitting veterans’ claims -often with representatives working within VA regional offices. VA has consulted with them throughout the development and implementation of its plan to end the backlog in 2015 to ensure best practices and their unique insights were incorporated, officials said. The American Legion and DAV are the first to step forward to work with VA on the program, officials added, and that program has led to a much more efficient process. This is the latest effort in support of the plan to reduce
the backlog. Last month, VA announced an initiative to expedite compensation claims decisions for veterans who have waited one year or longer. On April 19, VA began prioritizing claims decisions for veterans who have been waiting the longest by providing provisional decisions that allow eligible veterans to begin collecting compensation benefits quickly. With a provisional decision, a veteran has a year to submit additional information to support a claim before the decision becomes final. On May 15, VA officials announced that the department is mandating overtime for claims processors in its 56 regional benefits offices through the end of fiscal year 2013 to help eliminate the backlog, with continued emphasis on high-priority claims for homeless veterans and those claiming financial hardship, the terminally ill, former prisoners of war, Medal of Honor recipients, and veterans filing fully developed claims. As of May 17, the paperless claims processing system known as the Veterans Benefits Management System, or VBMS, has been deployed to 46 out of 56 regional office locations, and about 18 percent of VA’s current claim inventory is in an electronic format, officials said. Claims for wounded warriors separating from the military for medical reasons will continue to be handled separately and on a priority basis with the Defense Department through the integrated disability evaluation system, officials said. On average, they noted, wounded warriors separating through IDES currently receive VA compensation benefits in two months following their separation from service.
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Military spouse receives presidential award BY PAUL BELLO JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
WASHINGTON – Dawn McClure has taken volunteering to new heights – and to the Oval Office of the White House. She was recently acknowledged with the Gold Presidential Award for serving more than 500 hours as a volunteer at the Military and Family Support Center (MFSC) on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB). And she’s just getting started. An Air Force spouse, McClure has been volunteering at the center for a little more than a year. She would come in two to three times a week and offer support to deployed family members – either pointing them in the right direction of information or simply being a shoulder to cry on. Her special relationship with family members was something she could relate to, particularly when her husband, Air Force Col. Greg McClure, deployed to Afghanistan last year. She would also update what turned out to be an outdated command representative list, which consisted of commands throughout Naval District Washington (NDW). Along the way, she also played an instrumental role in helping with JBAB’s Hiring Our Heroes Employment Expo and assisting with several other base functions and activities. “Volunteering is an invaluable service. On a personal level, it’s been beyond rewarding,” McClure said. “It’s the greatest feeling in the world to have a positive im-
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Dawn McClure, a volunteer with Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling’s Military and Family Support Center, receives the Presidential Gold Award from John Robinette, director of the MFSC. McClure served more than 500 hours as a volunteer last year. pact on others. There’s no feeling quite like it.” Like many volunteers that have come through the doors of the MFSC, McClure is
putting her skills and talents to use while searching for a full-time job. She holds a master’s degree in human resource management and would like to re-enter that field
sooner rather than later. Until that happens, however, she knows there are other ways to keep busy. “I believe it was meant for me to be a volunteer. I’ve learned new skills and have been exposed to so many new things,” McClure said. “The people I’ve met and worked with have also been fantastic. It’s been a selfless experience. I know I’m a better person for it. I encourage everyone to get involved.” Keeping busy and getting involved may be McClure’s motto. Along with her husband, the couple will be relocating to Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas later this month. Once there, she said there’s every intention of jumping aboard as a volunteer there and doing whatever they need. She will also keep herself occupied in the world of music. Around the same time her husband deployed overseas, McClure joined the American Military Spouses Choir, which is part of the much larger Center for American Military Music Opportunities (CAMMO). Last May, the choir performed to a song written by David Foster at the prestigious John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Additional performers included Chaka Khan and Jewel. “It was very exciting, but nerve-wracking at the same time,” McClure said. “We were given a song to learn on-the-spot and the group rose to the challenge. It’s a memorable once-in-a-lifetime experience.” The choir just recently auditioned for the NBC hit show, America’s Got Talent, and will be featured on a future episode later this summer.
Popular running clinic returns for runners of all abilities BY LT. CMDR. JIM REMINGTON JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
WASHINGTON - Joint Base AnacastiaBolling’s (JBAB) Health and Wellness Center (HAWC) is hosting its popular running clinic once again on June 14 in the Main Gym for a maximum of 20 lucky participants. HAWK recently hosted its recent running clinic as part of Health and Fitness Month. Brett Loehmann, certified exercise physiologist, said the class was well attended and well received which is why the Base Commander, Capt. Anthony T. Calandra, requested another iteration of the course to run again soon. HAWK has answered the call. The running clinic covers a broad
range of material related to running, particularly the physiology of running. The first half of the two-hour clinic covers valuable information in the classroom through briefings and a video on running. “We go over the different kinds of distances and the endurance required for each, how to train for each course, environment, and temperature. We’ll discuss training methods and training plans as well as the physiology of running and the importance of strength training and increasing flexibility to prevent injury,” said Loehmann. The second hour is a lab where Loehmann will screen and assess individual runners. He will perform joint assessments on knees and ankles, and flexibility assessments on hamstrings, calves, and
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Achilles tendons. Participants will run 40 yards during which Loehmann will assess the runner’s feet, knees, hips, hands, and neck in motion. Loehmann will also talk each participant through the process of assessing his or her own feet for a proper running shoe match and then provide lists of shoes on the market catering to various needs. All of this is intended to help prevent some of runners’ most common injuries: tendinitis, plantar fasciitis, patellar tendinitis, shoulder bursistis, pulled hamstrings, and shin splints. “You will take away an understanding of the training methods to the different lengths of running events. As well as an understanding of what’s wrong with your body in a broad sense, which muscles
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need work because the screening will identify that,” Loehmann said. “You’ll learn joint and muscle problems that you have immediately. And you walk away with a running plan, your own issues on running gait analysis and potential injuries you could get, or barriers that are going to slow you down and cause you pain or injury.” Loehmann said he is flexible on how participants register. He gladly accepts phone calls, emails, and walk-ins. But do register as space is limited. Schedule yourself for the June 14 running clinic this coming Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. by calling (202) 404-1169, emailing brett.loehmann(at)afncr.af.mil, or by walk-in at the Main Gym (Building 15, 238 Brookley Avenue).
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D-Day deception: Operation Fortitude BY CMDR. KIMBERLY HIMMER JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Operation Fortitude was the code name of a World War II military deception operation, which was critical to Allied success in Normandy, as well as its push across the European continent through 1944. It successfully created the appearance that the Allies were going to start their advance towards Germany, first through Norway, and then in Pas de Calais in eastern France. Deception operations were widely used by the Allies throughout the war. They were carried out by secret units in both the U.S. Army and the Navy, as well as by the British, and created complex diversions to keep the Axis powers guessing about the Allies’ true operational intentions. The Americans chosen to be part of these special units were not career military men; they were artists, actors, sound technicians, makeup artists and successful public relations specialists. Many of their efforts remained classified until 1996. Fortitude-South, as the Pas de Calais feint was called, was critical to the success of the Normandy invasion. Hitler was convinced that the Allies would start their advance on “Fortress Europe” at Calais, France from Dover, England. Called the Strait of Dover, it is the narrowest part of the English Channel. It made tactical sense for the Allies to cross the channel in this area. So, in order to validate this German belief, the Allies built a fictional army in Dover to convince Hitler and his staff. The Allies built an elaborate physical and communication deception around this fictional army, called the First United States Army Group (FUSAG). Major General George S. Patton was selected to be the commander
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Soldiers move an inflatable decoy around the camp of the fictional First United States Army Group. It was made of rubber, and looked like a Sherman tank to German reconnaisance aircraft. of this group, and he was photographed often in and around Dover as part of the deception. The Germans knew that an operation such as an invasion of the European mainland would need to be led by a well-known and respected officer. The German military staff had biographies of every major military officer in the Allied military, so if a new face had entered the scene in charge of this Army for such a major invasion, it would have aroused German suspicion. General Patton and the FUSAG had to, with minimal manning, create the illusion that there was a large troop concentration in Dover training and preparing for the invasion. Tent cities were erected, and kitchen tents kept fires burning, in order to appear functional. Fake aircraft were constructed from pipe and canvas, and set along runways. Inflatable tanks, jeeps, and other vehicles were constructed. All of these efforts were designed to create an illusion for German reconnaissance planes. At night,
men ran carts with lights across the runway, and sound technicians ran tracks of airplanes taking off and landing, in an effort to make the runway appear operational from afar. But this was only the tip of the Operation Fortitude iceberg. The signals corps transmitted bogus messages. A large volume of scripted radio transmissions were sent on channels known to be exploited by the Germans. Readiness reports, troop movements, supply problems, even benign issues such as emergency leave and pay problems for individual soldiers, were scripted and encrypted in a code known to be broken by the Germans, and transmitted. In human intelligence and diplomatic channels, similar scripted messages were transmitted. Secret and double agents not just in Europe, but around the globe, were fed scripted information to feed back to their German controllers. Diplomats leaked scripted fake, allied intentions at cocktail parties, and these were overheard and transmitted back
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A U.S. Army weapons carrier moves through the surf toward “Utah” Beach, after being launched from its landing craft on 6 June 1944. Note .50 caliber machine gun on the vehicle, pointed skyward for anti-aircraft defense. to Germany. The scripting was so complex that the Allies would make sure that stories were corroborated from different sources, adding to the overall validity that Pas de Calais would be the Allies foray into France, and it would occur in the middle of July. When the Allies eventually landed in Normandy on June 6, 1944, the Germans were still bracing for the main attack at Calais. Hitler believed the force landing in Normandy was the deception force, so he did not divert troops or assets from Calais to assist forces on the Cotentin Peninsula. Six days after the invasion at Normandy, Hitler still did not believe that it was the main Allied invasion. Because the invasion at Pas de Calais was supposed to take place at D-day + 45, in the middle of July, the Germans refused to move forces in place in Calais, as they waited for the “main assault” well into the Allied advance.
Operation Fortitude was a huge success, and achieved its objective by allowing Allied forces to successfully establish a beach head in Normandy, and then break out and move across Western Europe. General Patton arrived in France in July 1944, and led the Third Army through the Normandy breakout offensive and across Europe to the Battle of the Bulge and into Germany. Operation Fortitude was only the beginning of U.S. deception operations in WW II. Troops from the U.S. Army 23rd Headquarters of Special Troops landed in Normandy soon after the main assault, and continued deception operations throughout Europe. The unit’s existence was a wellguarded secret, even kept from U.S. troops. The unit was instrumental in keeping the German Army uncertain about Allied intentions and operations throughout the campaign.
Battle of Midway 71st anniversary commemorated at U.S. Navy Memorial BY PATRICK GORDON NDW WATERLINE WRITER
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Naval District Washington commemorated the 71st anniversary of the Battle of Midway with a wreathlaying ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial, June 4. The Battle of Midway took place from June 4-8, 1942, and is considered to be a turning point for the Allies in the Pacific campaign of World War II. The battle proved to be the first decisive victory by the United States in the war with Japan. Prior to the battle, the forces of Imperial Japan had been gaining ground throughout the Pacific, and had been taking a toll on U.S. forces in the process. Though only seven months after the surprise attack on U.S. forces at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii,
the Battle of Midway sent a message to all that the U.S. would stand and fight in the Pacific. While it was a decisive victory for the U.S., it was hard fought. By June 8, the Japanese Imperial Navy had lost four of its aircraft carriers, one cruiser, and nearly 250 aircraft in the battle. Though victorious, the U.S. still suffered losses of men and materiel with one aircraft carrier and one destroyer sunk. At the U.S. Navy Memorial’s commemoration, representatives of the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard were all present to honor the sacrifice and service of those who fought decades ago for the nation’s freedom. After the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard paraded the colors, Adm. John Richardson, director of the Naval
Nuclear Propulsion Program, laid a wreath in front of the memorial in remembrance of the battle’s 71st anniversary. “Our wreath ceremony here in Washington, D.C., serves as the cornerstone for many similar ceremonies throughout our Navy,” said Chief Musician Courtney Williams, event master of ceremonies. “Let it be known that as Adm. Richardson places this wreath, others are being presented around the world in honor of those who fought in the Battle of Midway. We pause to remember and honor the spirit of Midway in our Navy, Marine Corps, Coast guard, and in our nation. We pause to honor all those who have served or are serving with honor, courage and commitment.” Veterans of the Battle of Mid-
way were honored guests during the ceremony. Speakers, including Rear Adm. Peter J. Brown, assistant commandant for Response and Policy of the Coast Guard, Major General John M. Croley, Assistant Deputy Commandant for Aviation (MOB) of the Marine Corps and Adm. John Richardson, director of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, praised them for their dedication and duty during such a harrowing battle. “It is my honor and a privilege to welcome our Midway veterans here,” said Richardson. “We are forever grateful for the bravery and sacrifice that you, your shipmates and your families demonstrated in the middle of the Pacific Ocean on those important days 71 years ago, for the rest of
the war, and every day since.” At the conclusion of the ceremony, the Midway veterans were presented with personal copies of the proclamation naming June 4 as “Battle of Midway Day,” signed by Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert. A reception was then held in their honor at the Navy Memorial, where guests chatted and shook hands with the veterans. “I really enjoy these events,” said Howard Snell, retired chief sonar technician. “I was here last year and about four years ago. I had a chance to get together with some of the other veterans. Some of them that were here last year have died. I see Admiral [William] Houser has passed away. He was a great Sailor. But I enjoy my time here. I always do.”
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Focusing on resilience: 21st century Sailor Office established BY CHIEF OF NAVAL PERSONNEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Effective June 1, Navy headquarters staff realigned in support of the establishment of 21st Century Sailor office (OPNAV N17). Establishment of the 21st Century Sailor office will provide for more coordinated and streamlined efforts in Sailor resiliency and readiness programs. Full details of the realignment can be found in Naval Administrative Message 153/13. The office is responsible for the integration of the Navy’s objectives for equal opportunity, Sailor personal and family readiness; physical readiness; substance abuse prevention; suicide prevention; sexual harassment and sexual assault prevention and response (SAPR), hazing prevention, and transition assistance. “The goal of 21st Century Sailor office is to provide our Sailors with the support network, programs, resources, training, and skills needed to overcome adversity and
thrive,” said Rear Adm. Walter “Ted” Carter, Director of the 21st Century Sailor office. “Resilience is not one program or initiative, but a comprehensive effort to build life skills that not only ensure Navy readiness, but also fully develop the personal and professional talent of our force. The 21st Century Sailor office will drive policy and strategies that are responsive to our Sailors and their families.” The 21st Century Sailor office was created through a realignment of existing Navy resources as part of the recommendations from Task Force Resilient. Task Force Resilient was chartered by Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO) Adm. Mark Ferguson on Jan. 22 to review Navy resiliency efforts as well as suicide related events in order to increase resilience and reduce suicides. Led by Rear Adm. Walter “Ted” Carter, Task Force Resilient determined Navy resilience resources could better serve Sailors if aligned under one overarching and integrated organization that provided unity of effort across the Navy enterprise. Task Force Resilient recommended establishing the 21st Century office, led by a Line Flag of-
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Each year Bradbard said Blue Star Families conducts a survey of military families and their lifestyles. She said spouse employment remains a top issue and that last year discovered some very revealing numbers. In 2012, the survey found that 57 percent of spouse respondents indicated their military affiliation had a negative effect on their ability to pursue a career. Military spouses also face additional hurdles such as frequent moves, deployments and family separations. “Our goal is to encourage spouses to use their experience as a volunteer on their résumé,” Bradbard said. “They have marketable skills that will hopefully get them a job they can enjoy.” At the conclusion of the luncheon, volunteers were recognized for the amount of hours they worked with certificates of appreciation. Volunteers also gave back one more time when they presented checks to John Robinette, director of JBAB’s Warfighter and Family Readiness. To date, their efforts have saved JBAB a total of $36,593.
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ficer, to serve as the overall lead for Navy resilience efforts by focusing on outcomes and continuity of care across Navy programs. “Building resilience through a culture of total fitness (physical, mental, social, and spiritual) will empower a force that is always ready to operate forward and execute our warfighting mission,” said Carter. “There is much work to be done, but the 21st Century Sailor office establishment is an important step toward supporting life skills programs that our Sailors will want to better themselves and improve our readiness.” 21st Century Sailor office will include six individual policy branches residing under the N17 organization: Total Sailor Fitness (N170), Suicide Prevention (N171), Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (N172), Sexual Harassment Prevention and Equal Opportunity (N173), and the Office of Hazing Prevention (N174). The realignment of the Navy 21st Century Sailor Office began June 1 and will be completed prior to January 2014.
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This service member brings his own fun to Sports Day by tossing a football around with some colleagues.
Teams participating in Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling’s annual Sports Day event had their choice of activity, including kickball.
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Teams participated in the little-known sport of Humvee-pushing.
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Military Family Support Center’s Bobby McCullough grills up burgers and hotdogs to feed appetites of JBAB sports enthusiasts. U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY LT. CMDR. JIM REMINGTON
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More than 80 people signed up for the Sports Day 5K run, which began and ended at Giesboro Park. (Right) Base Commander Navy Capt. Anthony T. Calandra was one of those in on the action.
Gregory Wheeless, director of Joint Base AnacostiaBolling’s Fitness Center, goes over team rankings with Vice Commander Col. Michael E. Saunders.
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This team member makes the most out of an awkward situation while playing volleyball.
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Members of the White House Communications Agency (WHCA) compete in a tug-of-war competition.
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Summer Reading Registration 2013
May 20-June 21 Hop aboard the JBAB Library this summer! We are excited to offer a journey through books with this year’s Summer Reading Program. “Have Book- Will Travel!”. During the seven week Summer Reading course, the Library will host a range of fun activities that encourage and support a love of reading. Participants will also win prizes for reaching goals. Registration will run from May 20 to June 21. The program will launch June 24 (Monday) from 10-11 a.m. for ages 5-7 and June 26 (Wednesdays) from 10-11:30 a.m. for ages 8-10 & ages 11-13 from 1-2:30 p.m. The free program provided by your JBAB Library and MWR. Please call 202-767-578 for more information.
Acoustic Night feat. Barry Charlton
June 7 | 5 p.m. | Slip Inn Come and see Barry Charlton perform live at the Slip Inn Bar and Grill deck this summer! Listen to some of Barry Charlton’s music at www.barrycharlton.com. Please call 202-767-1371 for more information.
First Friday
June 7 | 5 p.m.-12 a.m. | Bolling Club Join us on the first Friday of every month featuring DJ Bob Ski. Club members will be given access to FREE hor d’ouevres from 5 to 7 p.m., non members can enjoy these items for only $10. In addition, the Club’s famous fried chicken and Chef’s specials will be available for purchase in the WASP lounge from 7 to 10 p.m.. Please call 202-563-8400 for more information.
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Movie Trip
June 7 | 6 p.m. | AMC Hoffman Theater Join Liberty for a night at the movies to check out the latest new summer hits at AMC Hoffman. Please call 202-685-1802 for more information.
In House Movie with Popcorn
June 7 | 7-9 p.m. | Youth Center | 9-18 years old Come and have fun watching an in-house movie! We will provide popcorn! Please call 202-767-4003 for more information.
River Tubing
June 8 | 9 a.m. | Shenandoah River near Harpers Ferry ODR is kicking off the summer with a laid back river tubing trip. We will be splashing our way through small rapids and dropping over shallow ledges along the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Trip includes transportation, river shuttle, tube and life jacket for $39 per person. Minimum of 10 and maximum of 24 participants. Please call 202-767-9136 for more information.
Rock and Bowl feat. DJ Chris
June 9 | 8 p.m.-Midnight | Potomac Lanes Bowling Center DJ Chris fires up the night! Cosmic bowling, music and fun for only $15! Active Duty and dependants only pay $12.
Story Time
Tuesdays and Thursdays | 10-11 a.m. | Library Theme’s for June include: June 11: We Love Our Dad’s! June 13: Celebrating June and Army Birthday’s! June 18: Zoo Day!
June 20: Summer is Here! June 25: Who is Eric Carle? June 27: Sidewalk Chalk! Please call 202-767-5578 for more information.
Paracord Bracelet Making
June 12 | 6 p.m. | Liberty Center Getting patrons involved with something other than their games and movies, so we are going to make the popular paracord bracelets again. Please call 202-685-1802 for more information.
Jimmy Buffett Tribute featuring Son’s of Pirates
June 14 | 4-8 p.m. | Slip Inn Enjoy all the Jimmy Buffett classics on the Slip Inn Bar & Grill patio! Please call 202767-5840 for more information.
Liberty Paintball Trip
June 15 | 8 a.m. | Hogback Mountain Paintball Pull out your camouflage suit, grab a gun and get ready for some paintball action! Join Liberty as we head out to Hogback Mountain for some action where you will have to duck, roll and run for your life as you fire back at the opposing team. Need equipment? $45 for admission, paintball gun, mask, harness, air and paintballs. Have your own? $15 for admission and paintballs. Please call 202685-1802 for more information.
Daddy-Daughter Dance
June 15 | 1-3 p.m. | Bolling Club In celebration of Father’s Day, join us for the 6th Annual Daddy-Daughter Dance! You see your little princess growing up so fast, join us for this event as it is meant to last. Activities include, dancing, crafts, contests and fun! Attire is semi-formal. Please call 202-563-8400 to make reservations and 202767-4003 for more information.
JBAB Keystone
June 15 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Youth Center |
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9-18 years old We are looking for Keystone Club members, ages 14-18 years old! The Keystone club is an organization that helps develop future members with leadership and character development. The Keystone Club will meet Saturday nights at the JBAB Youth Center. Please call 202-767-4003 for more information.
Military ID Discount
June 16, 23 & 30 | Potomac Lanes Bowling Center Present your military ID and bowl our all night Cosmic for only $12 per person. Available only to active military personnel, their spouses and children. Please call 202-563-1701 for more information.
Stability Ball Push-Up
June 19 | Fitness Center I This challenge will test the strength and stability of your upper body. Each participant will have 60 seconds to complete as many push-ups as possible. The chest must touch the ball on each repetition. Please call 202-767-5895 for more information.
Third Friday
June 17 | 7 p.m.-12 a.m. | Bolling Club Join us on the every third Friday of each month featuring DJ Shawn Diggs. Club members will be given access to FREE hor d’ouevres from 5 to 7 p.m., non members can enjoy these items for only $10. In addition, the Club’s famous fried chicken and Chef’s specials will be available for purchase in the WASP lounge from 7 to 10 p.m.. Please call 202-563-8400 for more information.
Video Game Tournament
June 19 | 6 p.m. | Liberty Center Who is the top gamer here at JBAB? Come challenge each other to prove that you’re the ultimate gamer. Please call 202-6851802 for more information.
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Miscellaneous items related to your health, your career, your life and your community Jogging path closed The jogging path by Giesboro Park is closed until further notice. An alternate route has been provided.
Navy Marine-Corps Thrift Shop hours 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 202-4333364.
JBAB Cyclists on Facebook Basically a forum for all JBAB riders to get together. We organize group rides over lunch and during commuting hours. Visit us online at www.facebook.com/groups/ jbabcyclists. For more information, email austin.pruneda@afncr.af.mil.
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.
JBAB Girl Scouts Calling all Girls! Girls registered 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; build-
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Youth Sponsorship and Monthly Birthday Celebration
June 21 | 6-7 p.m. | Youth Center | 9-18 years old Join the JBAB Youth Center Staff for our Monthly Birthday Celebration. If your birthday is in June, this one’s for you! Current Youth Center membership is needed for this event. We invite youth new to the JBAB community to come and find out what the JBAB Youth Center has to offer you. Come and meet fellow members and hear what they have to say about our programming, trips and activities. Please call 202-767-4003 for more information.
Virginia Beach Trip
June 22 | 7 a.m.-6 p.m. | Virginia Beach Let’s go to the beach! $25 per person for transportation to the Virginia Beach ocean front. Take in the boardwalk, the shops and the ocean at your own pace. Minimum of 10 and maximum of 24 participants. Please call 202-767-9136 for more information.
Caribbean Festival
June 27 | 3 p.m. | Liberty Center
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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.
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.
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.
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. Celebrate Liberty’s 4th Annual Caribbean Festival! Have fun while learning different games and dances from all the different countries in the Caribbean. Please call 202-685-1802 for more information.
Preteen Trip- Outside Roller Skating at Anacostia Park
June 22 | 2-6 p.m. | Anacostia Park | 9-12 years old | Sign up by June 19 Join the JBAB Youth Center Staff for an afternoon of roller skating! After roller skating, we will go to the National Harbor for a fast food dinner. There is a limited amount of seats for this field trip. Current memberships and permission slips are needed. Each member will have to bring money for their dinner and a military ID card to be eligible for free skating. Please call 202-767-4003 for more information.
End of School Year Celebration- Make your own Snow Cones
June 28 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Youth Center | 9-18 years old Celebrate the end of the school year by making your own snow cone! Please call 202-767-4003 for more information.
Teen Trip- Outside Roller Skating at Anacostia Park
June 29 | 2-6 p.m. | Anacostia Park | 13-18
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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.
Air Force 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 the AFOWC Thrift shop go towards college scholarships and other military charitable organizations. For more information about the AFOWC or its Thrift Shop call 202-5636666 or email afowcthriftshop@verizon.net.
JBAB Clinic to close June 13 for training The 579th Medical Group (JBAB Clinic) will have limited services June 13 due to mandatory training. Normal business hours resume the following day. We apologize for any inconvenience.
NAVY 311 “NAVY 311” is the place to go for all types of information to help support Navy military, civilian and retiree personnel and their families. NAVY 311 is the, single point of entry to the Navy’s many different help desks and support providers. Now, you need only remember one way to get immediate “reach-back” support for any issue, topic, or problem at any time. Certified and knowledgeable customer support professionals staff the NAVY 311 call center 24/7 to provide on-demand information assistance for non-emergency, non-tactical issues. NAVY 311 has already helped thousands of Sailors and Navy personnel since it was launched late last year. Access NAVY 311 at: Phone: 1-855-NAVY-311 or (DSN) 510years old | Sign up by June 26 Join the JBAB Youth Center Staff for an afternoon of roller skating! After roller skating, we will go to the National Harbor for a fast food dinner. There is a limited amount of seats for this field trip. Current memberships and permission slips are needed. Each member will have to bring money for their dinner and a military ID card to be eligible for free skating. Please call 202-767-4003 for more information.
Liberty’s 5th Anniversary Pool Party Celebration
June 30 | Noon | JBAB Pool LIBERTY IS HALF A DECADE OLD! It’s been five years since we’ve opened doors and what better way to celebrate it than with a party! Spend the day at the JBAB Pool with plenty of food, prizes and summer fun! Please call 202-685-1802 for more information.
Download the FREE “ABSalute” App available for Android and iPhone
The Warfighter & Family Readiness Marketing Department has recently developed and produced a free smartphone application, bringing its resources to customers and employees on a mobile platform at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB).
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NAVY-311 Email: NAVY311@navy.mil Web: www.NAVY311.navy.mil Text: Type NAVY311@navy.mil into the “To:” line of text message Chat: via NAVY 311 website For more information, check out the video news report at: http://youtu.be/ osYhLa209rg
2012 Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Annual Water Quality Reports The water being served at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) met federal Safe Drinking Water Act requirements in 2012. The 2012 Annual Water Quality reports for JBAB will be distributed separately for the Bolling side and the Anacostia side of JBAB in print and electronically prior to 1 July 2013. These reports have been prepared in cooperation with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region III and D.C. Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water). These routine reports are required by law, and are being provided to ensure you have all of the available information regarding the quality of your drinking water. These reports are not being issued in response to a health threat. Copies of the reports will be available upon request or can be found online at http://cnic.navy.mil/JBAB/OperationsAndManagement/EnvironmentalSupport/index.htm. If you have any questions please contact Sheryle Quinn, Public Works Department JBAB, Drinking Water Media Manager, at (202) 767-8622.
JBAB Hispanic Heritage Month Planning Committee Volunteers Wanted The 11th Operations Group is heading up the JBAB Hispanic Heritage Month, which takes place Sept. 15 - Oct. 15. A team of volunteers is needed to help plan and organize several events to celebrate the month. The first planning meeting will be June 5 at 1215 in the USAF Band building, Hangar 2. Interested volunteers can call 202-404-6675. “ABSalute” is a fast and easy-to-use application designed to allow quick access to events and programs while on the go. Download the app at the Google Play or Apple App Stores and receive the latest information about Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR), as well as Warfighter and Family Readiness programs. The app features: • Facility finder including hours of operation, direct phone listings, directions and GPS capabilities • Upcoming special events and programs that can be added directly to your personal smartphone calendar • Outdoor Recreation and Capital Cove Marina equipment and boat rentals • Full dining facility menus for the Bolling Club, Potomac Lanes EATZ, Slip Inn Bar and Grill and Furnari Restaurant • Quick links to the Navy-Air Force Half Marathon and Navy 5 Miler website, CNIC JBAB website, Naval District Washington (NDW) Facebook page and the current edition of the 411 magazine • Facility and Event Photos • Push notifications to alert users with the most current information Perfect for iPhone and Andriod devices. Feel free to email us any suggestions on how we can better enhance the MWR ABSalute app.
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‘101 Critical Days of Summer’ campaign begins in NDW with safety stand down BY PATRICK GORDON NDW WATERLINE WRITER
When the temperature is rising, baseball season is in full swing, and barbecues are firing up it can only mean one thing: spring is here and summer isn’t far behind. But in Naval District Washington (NDW), personnel should take time to consider the safety aspects of this busy time of year. That’s where the “101 Critical Days of Summer” campaign comes in to play. Naval Safety Center’s Occupational Health Office defines the “101 Critical Days of Summer” as the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day each year. During this time, many more people, civilians and military alike, are participating in activities that could potentially be dangerous if precautions are not taken.
The Department of Defense (DOD) looks to curb the risk of injury by educating personnel on those risks and how to avoid them with the “101 Critical Days of Summer” program. “The summer months are often a high point of our year as we take a welldeserved vacation and spend time with family and friends,” said Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel in a DOD message May 22. “The summer allows for an opportunity to relax and refresh. However, many of the activities we pursue during our vacation time put us at risk for accidents that have potentially serious consequences. We all must do everything we can to be safer this summer. Each of us must do our part to keep everyone around us safe offduty, as we do on-duty. Fundamental military lessons of working together, ex-
ercising leadership, focusing on the mission, and having the courage to say no to a risky situation are all essential to enjoying the summer and returning to your units.” In that spirit, NDW held a safety stand down May 15 to address some of the safety issues of summer activities, from driving safety to stress management. “Summer can be a busy time for a lot of people,” said Amanda Woodyard of the Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Fleet and Family Support Center. “That can sometimes lead to stress, which can lead to accidents. Learning how to manage that stress is one of the first steps in have a safe and healthy summer.” Driving safety was a major part of the stand down. Walter Fulton, a contract safety instructor trainer with Cape Fox Professional Services, highlighted a num-
ber of traffic-related safety issues during the event. “One of the most important things to do before getting on the road , especially before a long car ride, is having a plan including an alternate route, provide plenty of time to get there, and always get plenty of sleep,” said Fulton. “If you’re in the Navy, I recommend utilizing the Travel Risk Planning System - or TRiPS before getting on the road. It’s available through Navy Knowledge Online and the Naval Safety Center, and it provides information and tips on safe travel.” The information is not without warrant, as 80 service members died in motor vehicle collisions last summer according to the DOD. Of those, 27 were in 4-wheel vehicles, 47 were while riding motorcycles, four were pedestrians, and two were bicyclists.
Chapel Schedule CATHOLIC SERVICES
Reconciliation
Sunday 9 a.m. Chapel Center
Rosary
Sunday 9:10 a.m. Chapel Center
Mass
Sunday 9:30 a.m. Chapel Center
PROTESTANT SERVICES
Sunday Worship
Gospel 11:30 a.m. Chapel Center General Protestant 11 a.m. Chapel 2
Sunday School
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 Saturday 5 p.m. Chapel Center
Sept - May 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Any questions about these services or other religious needs call 202-767-5900
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