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August 23, 2013

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Back to school: School bus safety

BY DANIEL DUNHAM SPECIAL TO JOINT BASE JOURNAL

The new school year has begun so children all over Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) are making their way to their bus stop. Drivers, please slow down and look out for students making their way to the bus stop.

Children should be cautioned about the danger of strangers. For children ages 5-8 a trusted adult should be at your child’s bus stop every morning and every evening.

Parents please take a moment and review the following safety tips and discuss them with your children.

Do not cross major streets or intersections to

use a bus stop other than the one you have been assigned.

Students must not cross any of the following streets Monday-Friday during the hours of 6:45 a.m. - 8:25 a.m. and 3:40 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. without an adult: Angell Street, Defense Boulevard, McGuire Avenue, Arnold Avenue, and Tinker Street.

Be at least five minutes early to catch the bus.

There are blind spots where the bus driver can lose sight of a child: Front danger zone: it’s never safe to walk close to the front of the bus. Children should walk five giant steps ahead of the bus before crossing in front of it.

Side danger zone: chilU.S. MARINE CORPS PHOTO BY LANCE CPL. SCOTT WHITING

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MWR offers recreation destinations throughout the region

BY PATRICK GORDON NDW WATERLINE WRITER

Many think of a summer vacation as a chance to get away, visit a distant locale, or venture far into parts unknown. But rather than endure a lengthy trip, Naval District Washington offers a number of recreation activities and destinations just down the road.

One of the best resources personnel can use when choosing recreational activities is the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) office located on any military installation. The Navy MWR administers a varied program of recreation, social and community support activities on U.S. Navy facilities worldwide. Their programs provide personnel and their families with sports and physical fitness

activities, child development and youth programs, and a variety of food and beverage services. Their mission is to provide quality support and recreational services that contribute to the retention, readiness, mental, physical, and emotional well-being of our Sailors.

“The biggest benefit of using MWR for recreational planning is the information as well as some amazing deals that are normally not available for the average civilian,” said Ali Malone, Naval Support Activity Washington Information Tickets and Travel manager.

“Discounted tickets, day trips & vouchers for hotel stays in select areas are just the tip of the iceberg.

Our Information Tickets and Travel program also offers personalized

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Sunset Pier at the Navy Recreation Center Solomons is one of the many attractions available for Naval District Washington personnel looking for recreation options in the region.

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Innovative programs keep MWR relevant

Hagel announces new anti-sexual assault initiatives

Back to School Splash, JBAB Regatta

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Innovative programs, centers keep MWR relevant

BY DONNA MILES AMERICAN FORCES PRESS SERVICE

WASHINGTON -- Military fitness centers, swimming pools, lodging facilities and outdoor recreation offices might sound to some like a footnote among competing budget requirements. But Ed Miles, the Defense Department’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) policy director, and his counterparts across the military services see a close connection to military readiness.

“We have a direct impact on the readiness and retention and resilience of the troops and their families,” Miles told American Forces Press Service. “When you have a healthy and fit force, it has absolute national security implications -- in terms of stress reduction, physical and emotional health and esprit de corps.”

Congress has long agreed, authorizing funds since 1989 to cover 85 percent of programs with the most direct link to readiness: fitness centers, community centers and library programs, among them, Miles explained.

Amenities such as arts-andcrafts centers, outdoor recreation centers and youth programs that are less directly tied to readiness receive a lower authorization of 65 percent.

Meanwhile, “nice-to-have” offerings such as military golf courses, bowling alleys, campgrounds, food and beverage services and similar services generally must be self-supporting, with user fees covering all costs and overhead.

A variety of factors has thrown this formula off kilter, Miles said.

With increased privatization, almost three-quarters of military families now live off installations and tap services and programs in their communities. Many, like their civilian neighbors, have fewer spare dollars to spend on recreation. And with sequestration putting a big dent in already-reduced MWR budgets, the military services find themselves struggling to provide quality-of-life programs

popular programs running.

The Air Force, for example, is testing a pilot program at six bases that gives qualified users 24/7 access to fitness centers, even after the paid staff has left for the day.

Based on the results, the initiative could be expanded to more bases, Bensen explained.

The Navy is revamping its community recreation program to bundle services and programs at one location. A waterfront recreational area at Naval Base San Diego serves as a model, combining outdoor recreation services and the ticket booth for local tours and attractions under one roof, served by a central front desk. Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, initiated a similar concept, consolidating MWR activities under one overall manager.

New partnerships are helping to keep services going despite budget cuts. In some cases, military patrons now get free or lowcost access to community or commercial services and programs that their installations no longer offer.

For example, Joint Base Andrews in Maryland established a U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO BY LAWRENCE CRESPO partnership with a popular priU.S. Air Force Senior Airman Whitney Massey, 99th Force Support Squadron services journeyman, spots Airman vate-sector company that teaches rappelling, kayaking and other 1st Class Benjamin Hurst on the free weights at the Warrior Fitness Center April 2, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The state-of-the-art facility’s strength training equipment offers Magnum, Nautilus Hammer Strength, outdoor activities to military patrons. That saves the Air Force the Free Motion and Hampton Rubber Bumper Plates training. cost of hiring its own instructors while ensuring “a quality experiskis and other equipment, rather volunteers, we would be in a world ence at a reduced cost,” Bensen and services to their members.

The Air Force, along with the than the smaller maintenance fee of hurt.” said.

Committed to preserving qualother services, are looking at other charged in the past. Concerts and That mindset must continue to ways to keep MWR programs vi- other special entertainment have ity-of-life offerings despite ever- sustain morale, welfare and recrebeen scaled back or cancelled al- tighter budgets, military MWR ation programs through the curable. officials are scaling back in some They’re beginning to scale back together. rent budget crunch, officials said.

Volunteers, long the backbone areas as they introduce innovative operating hours at fitness centers The result, they said, will have a dito the Defense Department-man- of many MWR services and pro- approaches to delivering services rect impact on military readiness. dated 90 hours per week. Patrons grams, are putting in more time and programs.

“We think MWR makes for an Based on extensive surveys, increasingly find themselves be- in fitness centers, family support ing asked to pay nominal fees for centers and libraries as well as on the Air Force identified fitness, overall healthy living experience,” aerobics and other fitness classes intramural fields to cover person- appropriated-fund dining facili- said Lorraine Seidel, Navy recreties, youth and child care services, ation program manager. “If we taught by paid staffers. Library nel shortfalls.

“It would be a lot tougher for outdoor programs and libraries as don’t take a step back and take care hours at many installations have been reduced to 40 hours a week. our staff to deliver the quantity its most important offerings, said of ourselves, we lose the ability to Most bases now operate just one and quality of programs they do Michael Bensen, the Air Force Per- function and be at our best. That pool to reduce lifeguard salaries without those volunteers,” Miles sonnel Center’s deputy director of underlies everything MWR strives to provide, so [service members] and other overhead costs. Out- said. “And with sequestration, we services. door recreation centers are con- find that we are depending on In some cases, the services are can live a healthy life and be ready sidering charging rental fees for them more than ever. Without our trying new innovations to keep for the job.”

Troops to Teachers offers information session at Andrews Troops to Teachers offers information session Service members and others interested in pursuing teaching as a second career can attend an information session 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Sept. 5 in the Education Center, Building 1413, Room 108.

No reservations are required. Greg Coogan, Virginia Troops to Teachers program coordinator, will speak. The information session will be hosted by Joint Base Andrews Education and Training Services, 11th FSS/FSDE. Contact Judah Simon with questions at judith. simon.ctr@afncr.af.mil.

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planning for leisure travel. Whether by cruise ship or to an all-inclusive resort, we have you covered.”

Ali said that in and around the area, there are a number of destinations that offer entertainment for a day trip or an extended stay. Just down Interstate 95 outside of Richmond, Va., are the amusement parks Kings Dominion, and farther east, Busch Gardens.

For those seeking a natural wonder, Ali suggests Luray Caverns, two hours west on Interstate 66 in Luray, Va. Washington, D.C., offers a number of options for a day on the town.

The curious mind can find plenty of entertainment and education at sites such as the National Museum of Crime and Punishment, located at 7th Street

North West across from the Verizon Center, and the International Spy Museum, located at F Street North West.

For those on a budget, the Smithsonian Institute consists of 19 museums and the National Zoo at locations throughout the city offering various art collections, gardens, historical artifacts and exhibits to peak any visitor’s interest free of charge. For more information on the Smithsonian and its facilities, visit http://www.si.edu/.

For those who prefer camping and outdoor recreation, the region offers military as well as civilian options.

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling’s Outdoor Recreation Center & Capital Cove Marina provides a number of services for fun in the sun including camping and leisure equipment rentals, picnic spaces, Potomac River dock and slips access and boat/jet ski rentals. The Navy Recreation Center Solomons Complex is located 75 miles southeast

of Washington, D.C., near the confluence of the Patuxent River and Chesapeake Bay. It offers personnel similar amenities as well as beach miniature golf, a driving range, basketball courts and tennis courts to name a few. For more information on these and other base recreation sites, visit http://www. cnic.navy.mil/regions/ndw.html. For civilian camping, Maryland and Virginia have a number of state parks that offer camping sites at a variety of locations from mountains to beaches.

For more information on Maryland and Virginia state parks, visit http:// www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/, or http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_ parks/.

These are just a few examples of the recreational activities available in Naval District Washington. For more information, contact your installation MWR office, or visit http://www.cnic. navy.mil/regions/ndw.html.

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Hagel announces new anti-sexual assault initiatives

BY JIM GARAMONE AMERICAN FORCES PRESS SERVICE

WASHINGTON -- Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel today announced seven new initiatives to strengthen and standardize the department’s sexual assault prevention and response effort.

In a memo to the field, Hagel called elimination of sexual assault in the military one of the department’s top priorities.

“This effort requires our absolute and sustained commitment to providing a safe environment in which every service member and DOD civilian is free from the threat of sexual harassment and assault,” he wrote in a statement. “Our success depends on a dynamic and responsive approach. We, therefore, must continually assess and strive to improve our prevention and response programs.”

On May 6, 2013, the secretary directed the services and defense agencies to strengthen the program in commander accountability, command climate, victim advocacy and safety.

The secretary’s initiatives announced today strength-

en these areas further. They include: -- The secretary directed the services to improve victim legal support. He directed the service secretaries to create a legal advocacy program to provide legal representation to sexual assault victims throughout the judicial process. He set Nov. 1, 2013, as an initial operating capacity for this and for it to be fully functional by Jan. 1, 2014.

-- Hagel directed that pre-trial investigative hearings of sexual assault-related charges are conducted

by Judge Advocate General officers.

-- The secretary directed service secretaries to enhance protections calling on them to develop and implement policies allowing for the reassignment or transfer of members accused of committing sexual assault or related offense. Hagel wants this done in order to eliminate continued contact while respecting the rights of both victims and the accused.

-- Hagel is requiring timely follow-up reports on sexual assault incidents and responses to be given to the first general or flag officer within the chain of command.

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST 1ST CLASS CASSANDRA THOMPSON

Electronics Technician 1st Class Rachel Preston, left, assigned to USS Freedom (LCS 1) talks with the 24th Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) the Honorable Chuck Hagel.

-- He also directed the DOD Inspector General to regularly evaluate closed sexual assault investigations.

-- Hagel ordered the service secretaries to standardize prohibitions on inappropriate behavior between

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recruiters and trainers and their recruits and trainees across the department.

-- And, Hagel directed the DOD general council to develop and propose changes to the Manual for

Courts-Martial that would allow victims to give input during the sentencing phase of courts-martial.

The new measures should strengthen the department’s sexual assault prevention

and response programs, the secretary said.

“Remember, we are all accountable and responsible for eliminating this crime from our ranks,” Hagel said in the memo.

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

Immunization Clinic has new hours As of Aug. 1, the 579th Medical Group Immunization Clinic will be open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. On Thursdays, the clinic will be open from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. The clinic closes at 12 p.m. for training the first Wednesday of each month.

For more information, call 202-404-6724.

The Petty Officer’s Association Car Wash The Petty Officer’s Association at JBAB is having a car wash on Aug. 31 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot at the AAFES Exchange (by the gas station)

JBAB Cub Scouts Attention all boys grades 1st through 5th interested in scouting. Please contact the JBAB Cub Scouts, Pack 343, at jbabcubscouts@yahoo.com for more information. Each den holds their own meetings each month along with one pack event. Boys will earn badges together and can work on individual achievements as well. Come join us for popcorn, camping and so much more.

Toastmasters Club seeks members The Bolling Toastmasters Club is available for every-

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one 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 selfpaced, and it works. The Bolling Toastmasters Club meets Wednesdays from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. at the JBAB Chapel Center. Visitors are welcome. For more information, call Jim Queen at 301-452-6931.

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.

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 202-433-3364.

AFOWC Thrift Shop The Air Force Officers’ Wives’ Club Thrift Shop is located at 13 Brookley Ave and is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Donations are accepted during business hours only. Profits from the AFOWC Thrift shop go toward college scholarships and other military charitable organizations. For more information about the AFOWC or its Thrift Shop call 202-563-6666 or email afowcthriftshop@verizon.net.

call 512-560-5548 from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. or email Michael.martinez@afncr.af.mil.

NAVY 311 “NAVY 311” is the place to go for all types of information to help support Navy military, civilian and retiree personnel and their families. Access NAVY 311 at 1-855-NAVY-311 or (DSN) 510- NAVY-311. You can also email NAVY311@navy. mil or visit www.NAVY311.navy.mil.

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

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.

Boys and Girls Club volunteer opportunity

JBAB photo studio closure

The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington needs volunteer coaches for their youth baseball league for 10-yearolds and 12-year-olds. For more information or to sign up,

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.

Participants needed to raise money for local wounded warriors, veterans

BY DONNA CIPOLLONI TESTER STAFF WRITER

Whether you’re a landlubber or know how to cut a jib, you’ll be able to participate in the Patuxent Habitat for Humanity and Patuxent River Chiefs’ Aug. 31 inaugural fundraising event on Solomons Island, supporting local wounded warriors and veterans programs.

The event, featuring a 5K run, a 3K walk and the Fouled Anchor Regatta, was the brainchild of Chief Petty Officer Spencer Wait, a search and rescue air crewman with Naval Air Station Patuxent River Air Operations.

“I’ve always felt the need to give back to our wounded warriors,”

Wait said. “I’ve been fortunate that, for the most part, my tours of duty were stateside and I appreciate the sacrifices a lot of men and women have made. This is my way of thanking them by helping out with this event and raising money for their needs.”

Key volunteers from the Navy, teaming with Patuxent Habitat for Humanity — which has its own veterans programs — are urging people to stay local for Labor Day weekend and enjoy the event’s activities.

“We’re raising money for two great causes,” Wait said. “We aren’t affiliated with the national Wounded Warrior Project because we wanted all the money to stay lo-

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cally, to help our large contingent of local wounded warriors and veterans.”

The Warrior Fun Run, beginning at 8 a.m., is a low-key run/ walk through Solomons Island with a start and finish at the Calvert Marine Museum. Ribbons will be awarded to the top three male, female and children-under-13 finishers.

At 10 a.m., view the Warrior Boat Parade off the riverfront boardwalk as the boats participating in the Fouled Anchor Regatta line up for the first start at 11 a.m.

Organized by the Southern Maryland Sailing Association, Inc., the regatta will be a fun and professionally run race with trophies

awarded to the top five finishers in each class.

Preregistration is required for all events and early registration is recommended. Early registration for the run/walk is $30; youths ages 13 and younger run for free.

Early registration for the regatta is $40 for sailboats 21 feet and more; and $20 for sailboats 20 feet and under. See the info box accompanying this article to learn how to obtain registration forms.

All race packets must be picked up the Friday before the events and will include a Warrior T-shirt, one dinner ticket and one event pass to the Warrior Barbecue Dinner and Concert Party being held at the Navy Recreation Center Sol-

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omons, beginning at 3 p.m.

Have fun at the Rec Center pool while enjoying pulled pork, potato salad and baked beans prepared by the Pax River Chief Petty Officers Association; and get your groove on with the Navy band, Country Current, a country-bluegrass ensemble performing live in concert.

“The events are open to the public; all ages,” Wait said, “and we’re hoping to see a lot of people out there participating and having a good time.”

Any Wounded Warriors wishing to participate should phone Patuxent Habitat for Humanity at 301-863-6227 to register. Their entry fee will be waived.

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dren should always stay three giant steps away from the side of the bus.

Rear danger zone: never walk behind the school bus.

Walk (do not run) three giant steps away from the bus when getting off. When the bus approaches, step back from the curb at least three giant steps.

Never run to catch the bus.

Stay out of the road, and wait for the bus to stop before you walk to it.

Make sure you can see the bus driver’s eyes when boarding or crossing in front of the bus.

If you must cross the street to get to the bus, always look left, then right, then left again.

Use the handrail when you get off the bus.

Make sure there are no dangling pieces of clothing, drawstrings on hoods, untied shoestrings, key chains or backpack straps that could get caught on the handrail or in the bus door.

If you drop something under or near the bus, don’t pick it up until you tell the bus driver. Otherwise, the driver may not see you.

Make sure you can see the bus driver’s eyes when boarding or crossing in front of the bus.

If you leave something on the bus, do not run after the bus to get it.

Stay away from the bus wheels, and watch for moving cars.

Ride safe: remember to remain in your seat until the bus arrives at your destination.

Do not horseplay or disrupt the driver in any way. Please remember that misconduct can lead to your suspension from the bus and, more importantly, may be harmful to all those on the bus.

If you have any bus questions or concerns please contact the school bus transportation office located in the youth center.

Your JBAB program assurance representative is Yvonne Barnes and her number is (202) 767-8138.

Students, I hope you have a great school year. Study hard, have fun and make mom and dad proud!

For more news from other bases around the Washington, D.C. area,

visit www.dcmilitary.com.

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Back to School Splash and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Regatta marks near-end of 2013 pool season with playful competition, several smiles

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Water enthusiasts found a variety of ways to enjoy themselves at the pool with activities rang- Some participants struggled to surge ahead of the competition, while others struggled just to stay afloat as supporters filled the air with a cacophony of ing from swimming to climbing. cheers and laughter.

One participant stands ready for the first round of the regatta.

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

Families enjoyed time together in the water for one of their last opportunities for the 2013 season.

One father cheers on his children’s team as their boat begins to capsize.

New Principal of Leckie Elementary School Atasha James kicked off the Regatta portion of the evening by offering some words of encouragement and excitement to students and parents about the coming 2013-2014 academic year.

This team remains focused on their goal - the other side of the pool - paddling strongly as supporters cheer them on.

Two attendees standing poolside bask in the late-summer sun while listening to opening remarks for the JBAB Regatta.

This participant puts some real muscle into her strokes while letting out her war scream.

Youth Center Director Joyce Sheridan provides a safety brief to participants in the 5- to 7-year-old competitive category.

5- to 7-year-old participants listen intently to their safety brief Race participants and their supporters packed the JBAB pool-side as the sun set warmly at their backs. and instructions for their upcoming race.

The on-duty lifeguard keeps a watchful eye fixed on and around the pool.

Three young observers look on with surprise as the adults splash one another in the pool at the regatta’s conclusion.

Two girls laugh as they attempt to continue on with their race after capsizing and then reembarking their raft.

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Poetry/Rap Night

Aug. 23 | 7-9 p.m. | Youth Center | 9-18 years old Do you write poetry or rap? Are you willing to share your thoughts with others thru a poem or music? Join us for an evening of writing and sharing with your peers. Please call 202-767-4003 for more information.

Reggaefest featuring Stable Roots Aug. 23 | 6 p.m. | Slip Inn Bar & Grill Let’s get together and feel alright… Join us for our most popular event of the year!

A special performance by the reggae band Stable Roots, playing all of your reggae favorites to keep the dance floor packed all night long! Visit http://www.myspace.com/ stablerootsproductions1.

Please call 202-767-1371 for more information.

End of Summer Pool Party Aug. 23 | 7:30 p.m. | JBAB Pool | E1-E-6 Single Unaccompanied Active Duty Military Summer is coming to an end, so go out with a big splash at the JBAB Pool with some food, fun and good times! Please call 202685-1802 for more information.

Skydive Delmarva

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Aug. 24 | 6 a.m.-7 p.m. | Laurel, DE | Ages 18 & up Outdoor Recreation is going skydiving!

A Tandem is the fastest and easiest way for you to make your first skydive. Tandem Skydiving utilizes a dual harness parachute.

The Tandem instructor wears the parachute and the student is connected to the instruc-

tor. You exit the aircraft from around 14,000 feet, guided during the entire jump by the Tandem instructor. $35 for transportation fee.

Tandem Jumps: E-1-E-4 ($180) E-5-E-8($190), E-9-O5($200) Non-military Participants: Tandem ($225) Must not exceed 240lbs www.skydivedelmarva.com Please call 202-767-9136 for more information.

Hike through Great Falls Park Aug. 24 | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. | Great Falls National Park | Sign up by Aug. 15 | E1-E-6 Single Unaccompanied Active Duty Military Enjoy one of the most beautiful sights in the Washington DC Metropolitan area!

Liberty is going on a day of hiking through Great Falls Park located just outside of McLean, VA along the Potomac River.

Please call 202-685-1802 for more information.

Youth Sponsorship and Monthly Birthday Celebration Aug. 24 | 7-8 p.m. | Youth Center | 9-18 years old Join the JBAB Youth Center Staff for our Monthly Birthday Celebration. If your birthday is in August 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 to you. Come and meet fellow members and hear what they have to say about our programming, trips

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Chapel Schedule CATHOLIC SERVICES

Friday 7 a.m. Chapel Center Saturday 5 p.m. Chapel Center Sunday 9:30 a.m. Chapel Center

PROTESTANT SERVICES

Reconciliation

Sunday Worship

Sunday 9 a.m. Chapel Center

Rosary

Sunday 9:10 a.m. Chapel Center

Mass

Tuesday 11:30 a.m. Chapel Center Wednesday11:30 a.m. Chapel Center Thursday11:30 a.m. Chapel Center

Gospel 11:30 a.m. Chapel Center General Protestant 11 a.m. Chapel 2

Sunday School

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

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

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

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and activities. Please call 202-767-4003 for more information.

Super Smash Bros. Tournament

Aug. 29 | 6 p.m. | Liberty Center | E1-E-6 Single Unaccompanied Active Duty Military It’s the ultimate Battle Royale with your favorite Nintendo Characters in Super Smash Bros. Tournament. Last man standing gets a Liberty prize bundle. Please call 202-685-1802 for more information.

Boss and Buddy

Aug. 30 | 3:30-5:30 p.m. | WASP Lounge Follow up that monthly promotion ceremony by taking your boss to the Club for Boss and Buddy night. Our Club Members enjoy a FREE buffet; cost for non-members is $10. Please call 202-563-8400 for more information.

Video Game Tournament Weekend Aug. 30-31| 7-9 p.m. | Youth Center | 9-18 years old Get your team of two together to be the best in Xbox, Wii or Play Station 3 competition!

Please call 202-767-4003 for more information.

End of Season Pool Party

Sept. 2 | 12-4 p.m. | Base Pool The summer is coming to an end! Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy DJ entertainment.

Free entry for all guests! Please call 202-7675895 for more information.

Story Time

Tuesday and Thursday | 10-11 a.m. | Library Sept. 3: Crazy Chicken!

Sept. 5: Cheesy Pizza!

Sept. 10: Winnie the Pooh!

Sept. 12: Celebrating September and Air Force Birthday!

Sept. 17: Skippy Jon Jones!

Sept. 19: Fall into Autumn!

Sept. 24: Marco the Flamingo!

Sept. 26: Please and Thank You!

Need Groceries?

Sept. 3 | 5:30 p.m. | Commissary Liberty will provide a weekly trip to the Commissary every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. Please call 202-685-1802 for more information.

Seafood Buffet

Sept. 4 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Bolling Club – Washington Dining Room Try the Club’s abundant selection of seafood favorites along with a salad and dessert bar! Club Members: $29.95 Non-Members: $34.95. Please call 202-563-8400 for more information.

Crochet Fun: Making Pot Holders

Sept. 4 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Youth Center On every Wednesday in the month of September, come and learn the basics of Crochet and make a simple pot holder for your home.

Sign up at the Youth Center. Please call 202767-4003 for more information.

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Patch Club

Sept. 5 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Library Calling all children ages 7-12! If you have a love or reading or are working on it, join us in the Patch Club! Some of the activities include puppet shoes, crafts and occasional parties. Members earn patches for reading requirements. Discuss books read during the previous month and discover a new genre at each meeting. The genre for September will be “Comedy/Humor.” Please call 202-767-5578 for more information.

First Friday

Sept. 6 | 5 p.m.-12 a.m. | Bolling Club – Washington Dining Room Join us on the first Friday of every month featuring DJ Bob Ski. Club members will be given FREE hors d’oeuvres from 5 to 7 p.m.; non members can enjoy these items for only $10. 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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