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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2014 | VOL. 3 NO. 42
Purple Light Nights launches in Maryland during Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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The 11th Civil Engineering Squadron will initiate an installation-wide “No Heat/No Cool” period in anticipation of switching from cooling to heating modes on heating, ventilation and air conditioning units from Oct. 15 to Nov. 15 on Joint Base Andrews.
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The bottom level of the County Administration Building in Upper Marlboro, Md. displayed purple lights to raise awareness of domestic violence, as a part of the inaugural launch of the “Purple Light Nights” campaign Oct. 9.
The “Purple Light Nights” campaign was STAFF WRITER first established in 2006 in Covington, Wash., The Prince George’s by the state’s Domestic County Office of the Violence Task Force (CDSheriff hosted the inauVTF). The campaign has gural lighting ceremony of “Purple Light Nights” grown into a global movein Maryland on Oct. 9, ment that has grown 2014 in Upper Marlboro. to include participation The evening event was from 23 states, Canada devoted to increasing and Guam. Purple light prevention of domes- bulbs that were donattic violence and raising ed by Home Depot and awareness of a national Walmart were distribproblem with a unified uted at the close of the voice. program. Citizens were BY ANDREA BLACKSTONE
asked to use the purple light bulbs to light their porches throughout October, during observance of Domestic Violence Awareness month. The significance of the color purple was explained by mistress of ceremony and assistant sheriff, Lt. Col. Regina A. Taylor, who oversees the Domestic Violence Intervention Division of the Prince George’s County Office of the Sheriff. “The Purple Heart
has been presented to soldiers who have been wounded while serving our country. For survivors of domestic violence who are invariably wounded, both physically and emotionally, purple is meant to be a symbol of courage, peace, survival and the dedication to ending violence. Taking up those same themes to end the tragic cycle of domestic violence is the goal of the ‘Purple Light
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Inspirational, educational describe organization’s resolution what they were going to do or where they were going to go. We were all walking Wanda Petty, president in fear; that was traumaand CEO of National Re- tizing in itself. Because source Society for Women of that I had to find some Veterans Inc. (NRSWV), a kind of strength and it was 21-year US Army veteran, my faith that helped me to couldn’t just sit by and see stay strong in this. a need and do nothing. “I truly believe it Petty, not only a woman wasn’t by chance that it veteran but a wounded happened it was so I could warrior, took her three- have that insight to see year journey at the Walter what is really needed and Reed Army Medical Cen- be able to focus my passion ter as a lesson and now a on those who need it and platform to help others. deserve it. “In that process I was “I began to talk to around a lot of vets that women who had been in as were returning from Af- long as I had -- 6 to 16, 28 ghanistan and other plac- years -- they had not prees and they didn’t know pared to make the transiBY LESLIE C. SMITH STAFF WRITER
tion. Many had children, some were facing foreclosure and having a lot of hardship; many could not do the normal things like drive their kids back and forth to school.” Petty not only saw the need in women veterans but also women in military families. “The need kept coming up. I saw that particular need of having this struggle of not being able to make that transition and that wondering of what they were going to do next and not having a plan. Then I noticed the spouses became more of the caregivers -- some of those were active duty
spouses as well as spouses that were civilians. And they weren’t prepared to take on that role as a caregiver but they also weren’t prepared to take on the role as head of the household. “I came up with idea --what can I do to help them realize there was hope; that even though they were going through all of this, there was hope. I began to form the National Resource Society for Women Veterans. “After that it was like a forecast was downloaded; I could see the things that
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Wanda Petty and Dwayne Burgeois, Veteran Services Manager Prince George’s County Community College, address runners before the Fun Run for Homeless Veterans during the colleges National Day of Service and Remembrance on Sept. 11, 2014. The National Resource Society for Women Veterans was page 6 the recipient of funds raised from this year’s event.
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Hot tickets around town October 18
American Indian Festival 10 am to 4 pm Patuxent River Park 16000 Croom Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 Celebrate rich and diverse culture of Native American Indians while enjoying live entertainment, storytelling, weaving, food sampling and interactive exhibits and a raffle For more information visit http://www.pgparks.com/American_Indian_ Festival/Entertainment___Activities.htm
October 18
Masquerade Tea 1:30 pm Montpelier Mansion 9650 Muirkirk Road, Laurel 20708 Admission includes gratuity and self-guided tour - $29/person, $25 Friends of Montpelier Whether you decide to come in costume, incognito or your best finery or just as you, you are sure to enjoy a fine assortment of foods and loose eaf teas. Reservations and advance payment required.
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10:15 am & 12:00 noon Arithmetickles Publick Playhouse 6600 Kenilworth Avenue, Riverdale, MD 20737 301-699-2255 Math leaps out of the textbook and into everyday life in this unique and interactive show. Fast-paced comedy, mime, theatrical effects and creative number games make multiplication, division, fractions, and geometry fun and exciting.
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56th Annual Washington International Horse Show Verizon Center, Washington, DC Ticket prices start at $10 with packages available. A special Military night will be held on Oct. 24. Children 3-12 are free for daytime performances before 5 pm. Tickets available through Ticketmaster or calling 1-800-745-3000 The WIHS is the country’s leading metropolitan indoor horse show with much champion sport and fast-paced entertainment to enjoy. There are numerous event days planned with numerous activities for attendees.
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Airman wages war against breast cancer BY STAFF SGT. AMANDA DICK
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“You have cancer.” The three words no one, no matter their age, wants to hear. I happened to receive these words at the age of 29. Though I knew from the moment I found the lump in my breast it was cancer, I was in no way prepared to hear those words Oct. 4, 2013, -- the day that forever changed my life. Breast cancer runs in my family. Both my mother and her sister are breast cancer survivors. My grandmother survived both breast and ovarian cancers, but sadly succumbed to brain cancer. With such a high risk of cancer in my family, I’ve always been super conscious about this issue. I found the lump while conducting a routine breast self-examination. When found, my lump was the size of a pea. By the time I had surgery three months later, it had grown to just smaller than the size of a lime. Because the lump was fairly small (by cancer standards) and found early, and the cancer hadn’t spread to my lymph nodes, I was diagnosed as Stage 2a. On the day of diagnosis, I also found out I have the BRCA1 gene, which puts me at an even higher risk for breast and ovarian cancers. Because of family history and this cancer gene, I decided to have
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Staff Sgt. Amanda Dick celebrates her last chemotherapy treatment May 9 with her family at Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii. According to the American Cancer Society, about one in eight women in the U.S. are diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.
a bilateral mastectomy. For me, the surgery wasn’t that bad, and I didn’t have much pain once the drains were taken out a week after surgery. The worst part was not feeling like a woman anymore because of the removal of certain body parts, something I’m still struggling with today. In January 2014, I began the
process of chemotherapy. Let me tell you, it was not fun! On the night of my very first treatment, I sat on the floor of the bedroom in front of a trash can, rocking back and forth trying not to throw up, feeling like I was dying and calling out for my mommy. My poor dog
do” list. “We’re all part of the 11th Wing,” he said. “We’re volunteers, a non-profit organization.” One disappointment was the loss of mailing his Still Serving newsletter (See below). He had some consolation in that he cajoled enough people to delay the inevitable by a year. But, all good things eventually end. Col. Moser, 89, died October 5. This year’s Retiree Appreciation Day, Oct. 25 at the Andrews Club is dedicated to his memory.
video center – tinyurl.com/jbabnews under “other publications.” Those without home computers are encouraged to seek assistance of friends, family members and public outlets, such as neighborhood libraries and senior centers. Similar fiscal challenges have hit home delivery of the Afterburner, the national Air Force retiree newsletter.
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Retiree Corner Thank You Colonel Moser
For almost two decades Col. John Moser was the guiding hand for many of the benefits and services enjoyed by military retirees and their families living in the National Capital Area. He served as director of one of the most successful programs among 106 Air Force Retiree Activities Offices (RAO). He joined the Bolling staff in 1995. His Retiree Appreciation Day programs featured the likes of present and past Secretaries of the Air Force and Chiefs of Staff. Working with the director of Residency Training at the Dental Clinic, annual screening examinations for retirees more than doubled during his tenure. It was not unusual for an incoming wing commander to be unaware of an “RAO.” This was short-lived. Col. Moser liked to reel off names of former 11th Wing commanders now wearing stars. “Just a good teacher, I guess,” he would say. He expanded his curriculum to include Navy brass with the designation of Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in 2010. When the RAO at Andrews found itself without a director several years ago, Col. Moser hardly hesitated before adding it to his “to
Life Insurance Milestone
The VA life insurance program is a century old. The War Risk Insurance Act, foundation for VA life “Still Serving” Online The seemingly never-ending in- insurance protection, was enacted creases in postal fees has canceled in 1914. VA has provided life insurhome delivery of “Still Serving,” ance for more than 57 million serthe popular newsletter published vice members and veterans. The by Retiree Activities Offices at Bol- nation’s 9th largest life insurance ling and Andrews. The 11th Wing enterprise has six programs and had mailed copies to nearly 30,000 supervises Servicemembers’ Group Air Force retirees and surviving Life Insurance and Veterans’ Group spouses in the National Capital Life Insurance. For information on Area since 2004. Faced with reduc- VA life insurance policies, call 1 tions in the Defense budget, home 800 419-1473. delivery was among necessary cuts The Retiree Activities Office is in operational expenditures. Published in February, June and Octo- open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday ber, “Still Serving” remains avail- through Friday. Visit the office in able on websites of the two bases: Building 1604 at California and Andrews – www.Andrews.af.mil, Colorado Avenues or call 301 981linking to Retiree Activities Of- 2726. Call before your visit to ensure fice; at Bolling, the Navy makes it a volunteer is on duty. The RAO has available through its page on DoD’s a website at www.andrews.af.mil.
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Suitland Community Center celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Andrés Salguero leads a line of children like the Pied Piper, during a sing along session at a Hispanic Heritage Month event at the Suitland Community Center in District Heights Oct. 12.
songwriter and musician, who took his audience filled with children on a musical bilinThe Suitland Community gual odyssey across Mexico Center celebrated Hispanic and South America, through Heritage Month during an ed- song and dance. ucational event entitled “Uno, Accompanied by his wife, Dos, Tres Con Andrés” at the Christina Sanabria, the chilDistrict Heights facility Oct. dren learned how to play mu12. sical instruments used in LatSponsored by the Maryland in music, Spanish grammar, to National Capital Park and count in Spanish, as well as Planning Commission, the learned colors, and discover event featured Andrés Salgue- the various Hispanic cultures. ro, an award-winning singer, The children also were enBY BOBBY JONES
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Andrés Salguero, an award winning singer, songwriter and musician, sings to a group of children during a parachute game.
tertained by playing a peek-aboo game from under a large, colorful parachute, while Salguero played his guitar. He performed various bilingual songs from his new album, encouraging children of all ethnic backgrounds to be proud of their heritage. Through cross-cultural sharing, Salguero’s intent was
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to celebrate the Latino heritage by teaching the children several Hispanic songs, dances and traditions along with giving geography lessons of the various cultures throughout South America. At the conclusion of the event the children and parents were treated to refreshments and ethnic cuisine.
Andrés Salguero and his wife, Christina Sanabria, lead a group of children through a Latin dance.
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The flu vaccine is the best protection BY MAJ HOWARD CRISP
779TH MEDICAL GROUP DIRECTOR OF IMMUNIZATION SERVICES
It is time to get your flu vaccine. All active duty military members and eligible beneficiaries can receive their shots at the main immunization clinic at Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center. There may be long wait times. Children empanelled to the pediatrics clinic may also receive their vaccine through the pediatrics clinic. The flu vaccine is mandatory for all military members and must be administered no later than Dec. 15. Each year seasonal flu epidemics occur throughout the United States and five to 20 percent of the population will be infected, causing an average of 226,000 hospitalizations and 36,000 deaths annually. “Anyone can become ill from the flu virus, but there are particular groups who are more vulnerable to the illness. Pregnant women and those younger than five or older than 65 are at a particularly high risk. Those with chronic heart, lung, kidney, liver, blood or metabolic diseases, or a weakened immune system are also at high risk,” said Maj Troy Baker, 779th Medical Group Chief of Allergy Services. The timing of flu activity is unpredictable and varies each flu season. Flu activity most commonly peaks in the U.S. during winter months, but flu illness can occur at any time. “Influenza vaccine is updated ev-
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THE CAPITAL WHEEL GOES PINK
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Chief Master Sgt. Michelle R. Thorsteinson-Richards, command chief for the 79th Medical Wing received her flu mist on Sept. 25, 2014 by Staff Sgt. Sierra Johnson from 779th Medical Group Immunization Services Clinic. The flu vaccine is mandatory for all military members and must be administered no later than Dec. 15.
ery year to best match the predicted circulating virus strains. Individuals with an egg allergy should see their primary care manager or an allergy provider prior to receiving the vaccine,” said Baker. Please take advantage of this opportunity to receive your flu vaccine now and protect yourself and your loved ones. For more information call the Flu Line at 240-857-7426 or contact the Allergy/Immunology and Immunizations Clinic at 240-857-7427.
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The Capital Wheel Goes Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month The National Harbor’s iconic 180-foot, 42-climate controlled gondola Capital Wheel lit up the Potomac River waterfront with pink lights on Oct. 10-13 in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness month. The Capital Wheel donated a portion of the ticket proceeds to the INOVA Life With Cancer Family Center for all guests wearing pink clothing or wearing a pink ribbon.
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CFC offers chance to support charities across nation BY MASTER SGT. TAMMIE MOORE AIR FORCE DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON PUBLIC AFFAIRS
The 2014 Combined Federal Campaign has begun, providing members of the National Capital Region the chance to conveniently donate to international, regional and now even hometown charities. “The CFC is a great program and this year it has gotten even better,” said Master Sgt. Alfred Toney AFDW CFC coordinator. “In the past you could only support CFC charities in the region you currently lived in, but that limitation is now gone. Through Universal Giving, you can now support charities outside
PURPLE, from page 1 Nights Campaign,’” Taylor said. Chaplain Kendal Wade encouraged domestic violence victims to break their silence. He recited Romans 12: 2, before reminding domestic violence victims “it is not your fault.” Some women who attended the event near the County Administration Building helped to reduce the stigma of speaking up by wearing purple hats and clothing items to offer a message of hope. They once walked a journey that involved domestic violence, although the bulk of the experience is now behind them. “I wanted to be here because I wanted to proudly wear my sweatshirt and have a face to this epidemic. We quickly talk about HIV, we talk about breast cancer, we talk about colonoscopies. As soon as we want to talk about domestic violence, we’re shunned, we’re quieted. I’m here to be out and proud that I am here and that I survived an abusive attack from an abuser,” Penny C. Nicholas said. Carolyn Bell Murphy founded an organization based in Upper Marlboro that helps domestic violence victims to “exercise independence when the need arises.” Murphy supports women who may benefit from ex-
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Senior Airman Daniel Spaulding, Air Force District of Washington contracting specialist, participate in a 5K Fun Run to kick off the Combined Federal Campaign Oct. 6 on Joint Base Andrews. The National Capital Area CFC runs Oct. 6 through Nov. 17 raising money for a variety of charity organizations.
of your donation region. Now you can continue funding CFC-approved organizations you aided at prior assignments. You
can even donate to a CFCapproved organization in your hometown.” More than 2,700 local, national and inter-
ploring employment options, receiving scholastic scholarships, temporary housing and other resources when they strive to escape abusive relationships. “I’m here representing Women of Excellence Inc. It’s an organization that I started 16 years ago after I left my abuser. I am so excited about the launch tonight. I hope that we can keep this momentum going,” Murphy said. Other recurring messages that were evident included the need to stop blaming domestic violence victims, the need to treat domestic violence as a community problem and taking steps to intervene. “To rid our community of domestic violence, we must be active at the point where we can be successful at prevention. That is where you and I come in as a community. We must not be reluctant to communicate about domestic violence,” Sheriff Melvin C. High said. “We must be an example at work and at play of healthy relationships, so that our young people see and know that the only good friendship is a healthy friendship.” Betty Hager Francis, the deputy chief administrative officer for County Executive Rushern Baker III, applauded the sheriff for having the first Purple Nights event in the state of Maryland. “The county executive
is working very collaboratively with all of our public safety agencies — including the sheriff, the state’s attorney, and of course our police department, together with our health and human services agencies to really stem the tide of domestic violence in Prince George’s County,” Francis said. “Domestic violence has no place here. The family is supposed to be a place where people are supposed to be safe and happy, not where they have to be afraid.” The Family Crisis Center of Prince George’s County provides comprehensive domestic violence services for county residents and partners with Prince George’s County Office of the Sherriff. The center runs the only shelter in the county that is devoted exclusively to victims of domestic violence and their children. According to Shirley Shreffler, Director of Family Crisis Center, statistics predict that one in four women will be abused by their intimate partner in their lifetime. “If you want to see the face of domestic violence, take a look around you. Look at the woman that is standing to the right of you, to the left of you, in front of you or behind you. These are the faces of domestic violence. It affects all of us,” Shreffler said.
national charitable organizations participate in the CFC, which requires participating charities to meet established standards and pass annual reviews. “Charities that apply to receive funds through the CFC are required to submit an extensive review of their financial and government practices prior to acceptance,” according to the CFC webite. “This eligibility review
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has helped set standards for participation in giving initiatives that transcend the community.” These organizations range from charities designed to help make a child’s last wish come true to those that support struggling veterans. Donating to a CFC charity has never been simpler according to Toney. “There is no need to fill out a paper form any-
more,” said Toney, who works in AFDW current and future operations. “You simply can go online and process your donation. In fact, making a donation electronically saves CFC processing fees and Universal Donations can only be made online.” To obtain a directorate’s donation code, contact a CFC representative. For more information about CFC, visit www.cfcnca.org.
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VETERANS, from page 1 really needed to happen. I designed my organization based on the skills I had from military which were training, recruiting, as well as wellness. “What helped me, tremendously, was that I had prepared 10 years out -- my career was based on what I was going to do when I left the military. I designed it; I just created a career path. I knew the things I wanted to study and prepared myself so when I got out I could be a Realtor.” Petty would later take her training and experience as a Realtor® and help others to make their way through the maze of the market. “Being a Realtor, I kept having women come to me with financial issues. I became a housing counselor; so that was biggest motivator ... I then started volunteering. The housing market had just plummeted; people were struggling wondering what they were going to do. Again, it was people not being prepared; so I took the challenge to learn about it because no one had answers on what to do. While I was doing that I recognized a lot of veterans were coming up to me. To me this was where our market was so overlooked. We’re not being educated in our position … when you’re a vet and you go overseas fighting a war and your spouse is unable to handle the overload it becomes very stressful. “I wanted to learn that part and the more I saw that it was veterans that were really being involved and affected. I just felt I needed to do something. I started out having foreclosure prevention summits for women veterans and women in military families. Then women kept coming to me with different issues … I spoke with my mentor with whom I was a recruiter, and he told me ‘Wanda there really is a problem with women veterans’ -- because he worked at MCVET (Maryland Center for Veteran Education and Training) in Baltimore -- and he told me there was a problem with women veterans becoming homeless. And, I just couldn’t imagine it; and I just put two and two together -- with the war that was going on and the trauma they were experiencing and just working with them in the housing sector, not being able to handle that I could kind of imagine why. So I felt there was something I needed to do and it just kind of evolved from that aspect.” The pieces of the puzzle kept coming together, “I dove a little deeper into it; and, because of my background in human resources management, I started researching about employment and veterans. And that’s where I really got started with the National Resource Society
for Women Resources. Employment just kind of kept ringing up time and time again.” In her experiences she recognized often the problem was financial, with problems stemming mostly through lack of employment. “I felt if I brought a solution to that piece of the employment for the vets, we would be able to help them progress. There have been quite a few that have been employed through the system I have worked previously, using my network. I’m in the process of honing that system and Employ Vets stemmed from that. It’s a human resource management company geared strictly to helping veterans make that transition and placing them with companies that want to hire veterans.” Petty was recognized for her work in helping to develop this business being named a Count Me In award recipient for Employ Vets. The organization has serviced more than 1,000 women with clothing, resume translation, connecting to jobs; more than 50 women last year alone were employed by just connecting to employers. “I created my organization with helping to get employment, housing and to prepare training for starting a business or getting resumes together and finding another job,” Petty said. NRSWV’s focus is not just job search and financial issues, but rather a holistic approach. “The mind is important, the transformation of mind when reintegrating back into society. It is a different mindset than just going duty station to duty station -- different mindset. You never had to interview for a job when you get to a duty station in the military; you know what your next job is and knew you were going to get paid but when you leave the military it’s a big difference. When leaving the military you didn’t know where you were going to go and if there was going to be a paycheck. “I wanted to help them through the process to help them figure out what is it they could do to move forward,” Petty said. “We hold food banks. We have resources; we connect to community partners in the area and around the nation. We have women in Florida, Washington state, Texas, Ohio, all over the world -- even overseas. They call us and we connect them to our vast network of partners in communities nationwide. We are able to refer them to those resources. They can feel they are connected.” NRSWV currently has a program underway called B.R.I.D.GE.S. – a seven-point transitional program that “helps women discover the vision for their future: build resiliency; be inspired; design her life; gain knowledge of opportunities, employ her, and support with keeping her family safe.”
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The program consists of “conference calls and online services. So anyone from anywhere can connect to it because it’s limiting when it’s put in one area... Every month you receive a free coaching call, must be member, but that level is free. There is a paid membership that allows for additional coaching sessions but base member ship is free. That call will help give you direction, as well as an assessment.” Coaching is provided by certified life and career coaches from the Coaching Confederation. “We want to help get them from where they are to where they want to be.” “Jobs will be placed in the woman veteran’s career network vets; all members have access to career the network -- that is completely free. They can receive free training in project management, procurement training, as well as have access to logistics training.” As the organization looks toward the future, they are always looking for avenues in which to help this particular part of the veteran population. “This year we held a resource expo – SHE VET Resource Expo. There were employers and local community resources along with three guest speakers and workshops; and we are currently working on the next one planned for May. It is a combination of everything we do all in one location at one time. We are looking to take it on road -- Atlanta, LA, and of course in Washington, DC.” A Resiliency Retreat for Women Veterans’ retreat will occur on Saturday and Sunday on the campus of Howard University. It is geared to help those that have experienced trauma, loss, grief, or are experiencing transition and don’t know how to handle it. “To help them become awaken; to let go of the things that might be holding them back,” Petty explained. (For more information, www.whiteswansconsulting. com) The organization is currently seeking volunteers; a few needs are administrative, case manager, certified coaches, a photographer, someone to handle the social networking that can get word out, writers for the blog and a magazine soon to publish. All skills are needed, Petty added, “Anyone who has a heart and passion for this, can’t do this unless have passion and heart passionate about wanting to help sisterhood grow and keep their children safe and help her acknowledge herself so she can be her best.” For more information or to volunteer, visit NRSWV. org or email support@nrswv.org .
West Nile Virus identified in mosquitos at JBA BY SSGT THERESA MATHIS
779TH MDG PUBLIC HEALTH TECHNICIAN
The 779th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, Public Health Flight recently identified mosquitos infected with the West Nile Virus (WNV) in samples of water taken at Joint Base Andrews. The WNV is a potentially serious illness caused by the bite of an infected mosquito. Symptoms include fever, headache, body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea, or rash. Less than one percent of infected people will develop a serious or fatal, neurologic illness. In extreme cases, the WNV can cause encephalitis, an infection of the brain. “The good news is that most people infected with WNV will never show any symptoms and the condition will resolve on its own. Individuals with a compromised immune system are more susceptible to the disease. In the event a person does develop symptoms, they should report to the nearest emergency room,” said Maj. Carl Erickson, 779th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, Public Health Flight Commander. The best way to avoid being infected is through prevention. Apply 30 percent DEET insect repellent on ex1043152
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Military brides-to-be will receive free wedding gowns in November it was very important to become involved in STAFF WRITER the project,” Lefty said. “We’re always trying to Operation Wedding do whatever we can to Gown is a nationwide help the community. The event that is underway military community defito help military brides in nitely has a special place need to receive free wed- in my heart. They dediding gowns. The nonprof- cate so much of their lives it organization, Brides to make sure that we’re Across America (BAM), safe. I feel like we have partners with bridal sa- an obligation to do what lons like Lefty’s Bridal we can to make them & Boutique, twice a year happy. We have quite a to help address unique bit of brides scheduled challenges that can make for appointments. Some planning a wedding dif- of the brides-to-be come ficult for servicemen and from different places. servicewomen. One young lady called me Lefty’s Bridal & Bou- from Guam. They’re calltique, located at The Bou- ing me overseas. I suplevard at the Capital Cen- pose they will be in town tre, is playing a role in during that weekend. You making weddings dreams don’t have to be from a of military brides-to-be certain location in order become a reality on Nov. to participate.” 15, free of charge. BAM Lefty has an abunhandles event registra- dance of experience helption, before contacting ing brides of all sizes find Lefty’s Bridal & Boutique their perfect wedding with names of partici- dresses. The entreprepants who will receive a neur has been in business donated bridal gown at for 30 years. She earned the bridal salon location a degree in fashion design in Prince George’s Coun- and previously worked ty. as a costume designer, Additionally, any- before she decided to beone can donate wedding come a part of the bridal gowns for military brides- industry. to-be, but they must to be Lefty created custom in good condition and can wedding gowns for Sole, be dropped off as soon as wife of singer-songwriter possible at Lefty’s Bridal Ginuwine, and for ac& Boutique. Donated tress Kellie Shanygne wedding dresses will be Williams, who formerly cleaned and prepared for played Laura Winslow on viewing in November. the television show “Fam“This year, I thought ily Matters.” Lefty’s fullBY ANDREA BLACKSTONE
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Lefty and her husband, Tai-Rhon McBride, have been business partners for 30 years. Lefty’s Bridal & Boutique is a familyowned business located in Prince George’s County. The couple partnered with Brides Across America (BAM) to help provide free wedding gowns for qualified military bridesto-be on Nov. 15.
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A customer of Lefty’s Bridal & Boutique is photographed in her wedding gown along with her husband.
service bridal salon carries wedding accessories that brides need for their big day. She also provides attire for pageant participants and socialites who wear formal attire. In addition to Lefty’s expert knowledge, giving back to military members and families is extra special to her because her father, godfather, fatherin-law and a host of other family members and friends served in the military. Lefty’s community
involvement has included sending Christmas cards to military members and other activities that allow her to thank those who serve. Through Operation Wedding Gown, Lefty and five other staff members will help address the difficulty of planning a wedding when deployment has been or will be an intervening factor. BAM requires that qualified brides or fiancés must have been deployed
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within the past five years or have an upcoming deployment scheduled. Other qualifiers require that brides must plan a wedding in the next 18 months, or have had a civil ceremony and are planning a formal event. Lefty’s Bridal & Boutique will offer additional bridal support on Nov. 15. Participating vendors will provide additional services at her bridal salon to enhance the overall experience of each bride-to-be. “Other services are going to be given away as well. We have a florist. The seamstress at my store is going to donate alteration services. We have a couple of giveaways that we’re doing.
The brides are so excited. A lot of the brides have expressed their appreciation, because they will be able to receive the gown of their dreams and it’s free,” Lefty said. Brides-to-be who are registered with BAM before Nov. 15 may have more dress size and color selections options – due to the ability to plan for their arrival – although Lefty will try to accommodate individuals who find out about the event late. Qualified participants may attend the event, although registration is still required. A $20.00 tax-deductible donation that participants pay to BAM covers the cost of registration for each participating bride-to-be, although individuals who are experiencing financial hardship may contact the organization to discuss waving the fee. Potential participants may review a list of qualifications and instructions via www. Bridesacrossamerica.com/qualify.html. Lefty’s Bridal & Boutique is located at 801E Shoppers Way in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Learn more about Lefty’s Bridal & Boutique by visiting www.leftysbridal.com. Call 301-420-2922 or find Lefty’s Bridal & Boutique on Facebook via www. facebook.com/leftysbridal2 to receive Operation Wedding Gown updates.
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Marines host Joint PME Course BY AIRMAN 1ST CLASS RYAN J. SONNIER
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The Marine Transport Squadron Andrews bas been hosting a joint professional military education course on Joint Base Andrews, Oct. 5-18. The Corporals Course was designed to provide students the basic knowledge and skills necessary to be successful small-unit leaders. This course is focused around instructor mentoring through application, instead of role memorization and testing. All E-4 service members than can pass an official Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test, are eligible to attend the course. “All services have unique capabilities and cultures that they bring to the joint team, and the Corporals Course educates these young leaders on the importance of integrating these strengths into a unified and cohesive team” Col. Brad Hoagland, JBA/11th Wing commander, said. “Military operations increasingly require that service-members work in a joint environment, both here in the National Capital Region as well as across the joint ex-
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Sgt. Jerald Scandrett, Marine Transport Squadron Andrews’ administration chief, instructs students on the proper movements of a guidon during sword and guidon training Oct. 9 at Joint Base Andrews. The students are from three different units; MTSA, Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 452, and the Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 1. The training is part of the first joint Corporals Course here. It is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful small-unit leaders.
peditionary environment that we operate in.” Hoagland believes that with
more than 17,000 people working and living on JBA, it is necessary that all members re-
ceive appropriate training and education for the joint force to operate more effectively. “This is an exciting and challenging course that teaches new Corporals basic Marine Corps leadership skills,” Sgt. Christopher Doyal, MTSA training chief, said. “Students will receive at least 125 hours in lectures, guided discussions and practical application in warfighting, career progression, land navigation, sword and guidon manual, promotion systems and much more.” As the chief instructor, Doyal is entrusted with being a role model and mentor to help mold students for future leadership roles. “In the Marine Corps, we stress the importance of the ‘Strategic Corporal’ - a Corporal who understands the mission and is capable of making tactical decisions,” Doyal said. “Marine Corporals lead from the front; instilling leadership and confidence in young leaders is what this course is all about.” Students will be evaluated, throughout the course, in a mastery/non-mastery design. To get a mastery score, the
student needs to earn an 80 percent, or better, on the written exams. The course will end with a Marine Corps obstacle course, land navigation and a field mess night. The next morning will consist of a run, followed by a graduation that evening. “It is a challenging course that will get everyone out of their comfort zones - mentally and physically,” Doyal said. “Each graduate will have more to offer his or her commanding officer.” Upon completion of the course, graduates will have the skills to become leaders within their units. “It is an accomplishment to complete one of the most demanding leadership courses the U.S. Marine Corps offers to junior enlisted at local commands,” Sgt. John Reppert, MTSA operations chief, said. “I feel that these members can help spread the lessons learned on leadership and have an understanding that the rank they hold is more than just a pay-grade; it is a privilege in becoming a junior leader within their commands.”
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COMMENTARY, from page 2 was lying on the bed with a pitiful look of terror, because he had no idea what was going on. After the first treatment, I cut my hair short in preparation for it falling out, and because my head ached like needles were being stabbed into my scalp. After the second treatment, my hair did start falling out. I could literally run my hands through my hair and clumps would be in-between my fingers. During the five months of chemo, I never felt as bad as that first night, but the nausea stuck around and drugs never fully helped the queasiness go away. In fact, the only thing I could find to help my nausea was eating, and thankfully, I never had issues with food tasting like metal, as so many chemo patients do. However, because food was the only remedy that helped my nausea, I gained weight. The five months of steroids didn’t help either. Throughout eight treatments of chemo, I went through a cycle of feeling like crap during “chemo week,” then starting to feel better the next week only to shock my body with a treatment, starting the process over again. The further along in my treatments I got, the fewer “good days” I had. I finished chemotherapy May 9 and started the process of reconstruction in September. Though the big fight is over, I still have the fight of getting back in shape and losing the weight I gained as a result of the drugs. This
Andrews Gazette will help me pass my physical fitness test and not lose the technical sergeant stripe I was selected for. When I found out I had cancer, I was left with a couple of decisions. First, do I stay in the Air Force or get out? That decision was easy to make; I love the Air Force and my job and knew I wanted to stay in. Second, do I stay in England, go back to the U.S. to be treated at Walter Reid, or fly home to Hawaii where my parents lived and be treated at Tripler Army Medical Center? This was a tougher decision. I loved being in England and the “family” I had there, however, nothing could come close to being with my parents, who I knew I would need. I eventually went with the Hawaii option, and my leadership in England worked very hard to get me here, despite the government shutdown going on at the time. And really, who doesn’t want to go through something like this on a beautiful, tropical island? Having living proof of a breast cancer survivor in front of me, I was able to draw comfort from my mom, as she had gone through the experience about 11 years before at Tripler. My dad was my constant companion throughout chemo; he took me to every treatment and kept me company. By my side to cuddle with me after each treatment was my trusted dog, Captain Jack Sparrow. I really could not have survived chemo without him! Throughout the whole experience, I have tried to remain positive; it’s part of who I am. I’m the type of person who always tries to find something to make me smile or crack jokes to lift the mood. I’m the type of person who
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finds that “silver lining” in life. I’m the type of person who doesn’t give up and keeps on fighting. It never occurred to me to be any other way. I never for one second thought I wasn’t going to survive cancer. There’s no way I personally could have gone through this whole ordeal without my faith in God. God is the reason I was positive, and God gave me the strength to weather the storm. As I reflect back on this past year, I’m thankful I can still wake up in the morning and go to work, hang out with friends and enjoy the company of my family. I’m a firm believer of the mantra, “Everything happens for a reason,” so I find it interesting that I was diagnosed with breast cancer during the month of October, which happens to be National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As we move into this month, take the time to learn your family history and the risks and symptoms of breast cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, about one in eight women in the U.S. are diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. The National Cancer Institute states that five to 10 percent of breast cancer cases can be linked to gene mutations. For those who have the BRCA1 gene, the risk for breast cancer before age 70 is 55 to 65 percent; it’s 45 to 47 percent for BRCA2. This is why early detection is key. Johns Hopkins Medical reported,
“40 percent of diagnosed breast cancers are detected by women who feel a lump, so establishing a regular breast self-exam is very important.” In order for self-exams to be useful, you should be familiar with your body, specifically in regards to look and feel. This will help alert you to any changes that could potentially be cancer. Breast self-exams are only the beginning for early detection. The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force recommends women 40 and older get a mammogram every one to two years, and women under 40 who have a family history of breast cancer should talk with their health care professional about screening. According to the National Cancer Institute, “when breast cancer is detected early, the five-year survival rate is 98 percent.” I don’t know about you, but I’m hopeful with these odds! However, breast cancer isn’t limited to women. According to the American Cancer Society, the lifetime risk for men in the U.S. to develop breast cancer is one in 1,000. The organization also estimated more than 2,000 men were diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in 2011. From the moment the words were uttered, I never had a doubt I wouldn’t survive and come out the other side winning. I now join the estimated 2.8 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S. I am a survivor.
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Montgomery County supports 50+ Vital Living Through Volunteering Workshop 50 plus, because it is being partially sponsored by the Vital Living Network. The VLN is a group of senior-facing More than 40 Montgomery County individuals who are trying to look for residents beneďŹ ted from a “50+ Vital ways to keep resident seniors vital in Living Through Volunteering WorkMontgomery County so they will conshopâ€? presented at the Silver Spring tinue to live and retire here,â€? Stobie Library Oct. 6. said. “So that’s part of the goal of the The hour-long workshop presented VLN, to make this community attractive local county residents with volunteer so people will want to stay here for a opportunities. lifetime. I’m biased, because I feel that The federal grant program was one way to remain vital is to volunteer.â€? sponsored jointly by the Silver Spring Deborah Missal, Montgomery County Library, Vital Living Network (VLN), Center Pro Bono Consult Program ManJewish Living for the Aging and the ager, targeted audience members’ who Montgomery County Volunteer Center might have specialized skills to offer the (MCVC). center. Kathleen Stobie, Retired and Senior “Say for instance, you might be a reVolunteer Program (RSVP) director, at tired accountant, who wants to donate the Montgomery County Center was your accounting skills; and we have a among the guest speakers. non-proďŹ t organization in need that “RSVP is a federal program, which is sends us projects‌What we would do is PHOTO/BOBBY JONES part of Senior Core and I get to work match the two of you up,â€? Missal said. with people age 55 and better, looking Kathleen Stobie, Retired and Senior Missal noted the MCVC receives for volunteer opportunities,â€? Stobie said. Volunteer Program director, Montseveral volunteers who are in between “What we do is partner with 30 different gomery County Volunteer Center, jobs, have time on their hands, and have non-proďŹ t organizations in Montgomery addresses a room of potential volunprofessional training and expertise. County, so when people come to me look- teers during a ‘50+: Vital Living Through “We advise them if they take on a pro ing for volunteer opportunities, my ďŹ rst Volunteering Workshop’ presented at bono consultant project, they can put path is to direct them to my partners.â€? the Silver Spring Library Oct. 6. it on their resume. It helps to bridge Stobie explained that participants that gap in their resume, while showwho don’t ďŹ nd a particular volunteer teers with selecting a non-proďŹ t orga- ing a potential employer their initiative project of interest during the workshop nization to which to donate their time. and also keeps their skills from getting could try logging into the Montgomery During her presentation Stobie gave rusty in the interim,â€? Missal said. “The County Volunteer Center website, which lessons on how to access and search the value of volunteering goes past just dohas a searchable data base of more than data base. ing something good for someone else.â€? She noted, “The website is not just 800 registered non-proďŹ t organizations Shelley Casy, a Montgomery County for additional options. The center also limited to people 50 plus, however, this resident, who recently relocated from has advisers on the staff to help volun- particular workshop is only for people Florida, was impressed with the volunBY BOBBY JONES
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teer workshop. “I was impressed that there are so many volunteer opportunities available in this county, in terms of targeting people over 50,â€? Casy said. “I would have thought there would be more organizations like this in Florida. I have volunteered my entire life, in various capacities, including clothing support, school-based support, advocacy planning, advisory boards and community volunteerism. I feel that volunteerism is vital to the community. That’s why I’m here.â€? Dave Silverman, a retired Verizon technician noted, “This will be my ďŹ rst time looking at volunteering. I’m just trying to ďŹ nd something that interests me. It looks like they have a lot of information available here today.â€? During the workshop, the speakers covered a wide range of long- and short-term volunteer opportunities for the participants, including animal shelters, meals on wheels, medical facilities, mentoring or tutoring students, packing bag lunches at shelters, donating skilled labor to time-sensitive projects or making quilts for a Hospice along with numerous other opportunities. At the conclusion, the workshop was followed by a question-and-answer session for participants. Various information pamphlets on volunteering were also made available. For more information about volunteering opportunities visit: www. montgomeryserves.org, Email: volunteer@montgomerycountymd.gov or call: (240)777-2600.
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