Joint Base Journal Vol. 4, No. 19
May 24, 2013
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Hurricane Zihna exercise challenges Joint Base BY JOSEPH P. CIRONE JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
WASHINGTON –The challenges presented by tropical storms, hurricanes and other severe weather scenarios were the focus of a twoweek exercise that ended this week at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB). Zihna, a fictitious hurricane, began as a tropical storm on May 11, traveled north and made landfall in the National Capital Region (NCR) as a Category III hurricane on May 19. Each year, just prior to the official start of hurricane season (June through November), various Navy commands, ashore and afloat, in port and underway, participate in an annual hurricane preparedness exercise known as Citadel Gale. Citadel Gale is specifically designed to test and improve the U.S. Navy’s response to the hurricane threat. During the exercise, the Navy works with the U.S. Coast Guard; Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); American
Red Cross; National Institutes of Health and other agencies to prepare for the upcoming hurricane season. Locally, Citadel Gale 2013 allowed JBAB; its mission partners, their personnel and families to review and exercise heavy weather preparations, emergency and communications systems, equipment, directives and procedures. JBAB Commander, Navy Capt. Anthony T. Calandra, said, “Exercises, such as Citadel Gale, enhance our readiness to prepare, respond and recover from natural disasters.” The training conducted allows JBAB and its mission partners to ensure preparedness to operate under the most adverse weather conditions; maintain a level of readiness and operations and also determine if there are any areas where improvements can be made to respond and recover from disasters. As Tropical Storm Zihna developed into a hurricane and headed U.S. NAVY PHOTO
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164th ADA Brigade takes authority of JADOC
(Left) U.S. Army Col. Todd Mayer, commander, 174th Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Brigade, stands next to fellow Col. Grant Slayden, commander, 164th ADA Brigade during a transfer of authority ceremony May 20 at the Bolling Club.. Slayden and his group of Soldiers will be assuming authority of the Joint Air Defense Operations Center (JADOC) located on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB).
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BY PAUL BELLO
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U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY PAUL BELLO
WASHINGTON – Authority of the Joint Air Defense Operations Center (JADOC) was transferred from the 174th Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Brigade to the 164th ADA Brigade May 20 in a ceremony at the Bolling Club. JADOC, which has been part of Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) since 2003, has had several National Guard units rotate into the National Capital Region (NCR) over the years to serve in defense of the nation’s capital,
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as well as its other integrated air defense system partners. The 164th (ADA) Brigade, stationed in Orlando, Fla., has a storied background. From 1998 to 2003, Soldiers were deployed to Kuwait to assist in maintaining no-fly zones during Operation Iraqi Freedom. It was during this time the unit achieved a confirmed nine warhead kills and executed the largest patriot movement by air. “We have a lot of experience coming into this mission. We’re looking forward to this responsibility and are very grateful for the foundation that’s been estab-
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lished for us. We intend to build on that success,” said Col. Grant Slayden, commander, 164th ADA Brigade. “We know there are terrible people in this world who want to attack the ideas and freedoms of this country. It’s our job to protect the pillars of democracy.” Slayden then thanked Col. Todd Mayer, commander, 174th ADA Brigade, in addition to his dedicated team for their hard work and commitment in serving the NCR. He concluded his
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Airmen submit innovative ideas by the thousands BY SENIOR AIRMAN JAMIE JAGGERS PUBLIC AFFAIRS
U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO BY SENIOR AIRMAN CARLIN LESLIE
An Airman reads through lists of submitted ideas in the Airmen Innovation Operations Center May 7, at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va. The AIOC is the hub of Every Dollar Counts, where Airmen manning the center filter the ideas to the respective units to be routed and answered. portunity for today’s Airmen. “It’s an opportunity for Airmen in the field to provide an idea straight to the top, and not have that filter of that staff sergeant on their flight, or master sergeant, or (operations) officer,” Meyer said. “They don’t have to go through any of that ... they can get (their idea) right to General Spencer.” Airmen who may be holding back due to reservations about confiden-
tiality should think again. “The people who are responsible for filtering that (submission) and looking into it deeper -- they have no idea who it is. So don’t be apprehensive. Submit it,” Meyer said. Uniformed and civilian Airmen can submit their ideas on how to squeeze the most out of every Air Force dollar via the Air Force portal, or EveryDollar..DoDLive.Mil; the opportunity is live until June 1.
Summer water safety guide BY CMDR. KIMBERLY HIMMER JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
WASHINGTON - Memorial Day weekend is the official start of summer, and a time when local beaches and pools are “open for business.” According to the American Red Cross, 90 percent of families with young children will be in the water at some point during the summer months. Half will swim in a location without a lifeguard. Here are some tips from the American Red Cross to keep you and your family safe this summer around the water:
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• Parents should actively supervise their children when they are in the water—even if lifeguards are present. • Ensure everyone in the family learns to swim well. • Putting water wings on your child does not ensure his/her safety. Inexperienced swimmers should wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket while around the water. • Never leave a young child alone around the water. Also, children should not supervise other children. An adult should always be present. • Teach children to always ask permission before going near water. • If you have a pool at home, secure it with appropriate barriers.
Because of Public Works missions accomplished; money saved; life is better …
BY JOSEPH P. CIRONE JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE
WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- More than 8,000 money-saving ideas have cascaded into the Pentagon from across the Air Force this month. Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Larry Spencer launched the Airmen Powered by Innovation Challenge May 1, challenging uniformed and civilian Airmen to find places to save money across the service, no matter how big or small.. “If there are things we can do better, if there are things we can stop doing, or if there are ideas (Airmen) have on how we can better manage our money... we want to hear it,” Spencer said. When Airmen click “submit,” on one of two websites, their ideas fall directly into the hands of Spencer’s team of action officers here, who dedicate their time to receiving ideas and tasking them out for consideration. “Chaotic, at best, is what it’s like working in here, because all these ideas are flowing through considerably. It takes me personally, on average, about 10-15 minutes to process each idea,” Master Sgt. Joel Meyer said. Meyer, a security forces Airman by trade, said this is a unique op-
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Familes on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) can enjoy the base pool located by the Bolling Club. Many children who drown in home pools were out of sight for less than five minutes and in the care of one or both parents at the time.
• Avoid swallowing water, to prevent water-borne illness.
At the Beach, Lake, or River
• Keep yourself safe. In most cases, only a trained professional should enter the water to perform a rescue. Panicked swimmers can drown the person attempting to help them. • Throw anything that will provide buoyancy to the victim. A cooler, inner tube or other buoyant object is best. If there is time, providing something with a line attached to it is best, so you can pull the person to safety. • Reach out to the person in trouble with any object that will extend your reach. An oar, a tree branch, or even a towel. Brace yourself, so you do not get pulled in. For more information on water safety, check out www.redcross.org.
• Swim only in areas designated for swimming, and that are clearly marked with buoys and attended by life guards. • Be aware of weather conditions, as well as fast-moving currents before entering the water. • Do not swim near dams or downstream of hydro electric plants. • Always swim with a buddy. • Always enter unknown waters feet first. • Only dive in water that is clearly marked for diving. Diving areas should be at least nine feet deep and clear of underwater obstructions.
If someone is in trouble
WASHINGTON – Energy is saved; costly repairs are avoided; the environment is better; quality of life is improved and vital missions are accomplished, because of the Public Works Department (PWD) at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB). The men and women of JBAB’s PWD, a component of Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Washington, conduct or oversee projects and tasks that touch every person that sets foot on JBAB. PWD’s work extends well beyond JBAB. Because of PWD; vital national security, homeland defense, homeland security, ceremonial and presidential support and other missions are able to be conducted successfully and efficiently. The PWD ensures that roadways, walkways, stairways and hallways are passable and safe. That debris and waste is removed and properly recycled; reused or disposed of. That directional safety and informational signs are erected and maintained. That government vehicles are fueled, charged, repaired and maintained, to help ensure they meet environmental and safety standards and are available to save lives; fight fires; provide law enforcement and security; transport personnel to mission locations and more. Efforts by public works professionals can also reduce costs at base facilities. For example, earlier this year, PWD began replacing high intensity outdoor light bulbs in JBAB’s parking lots; outside its buildings; and along a walking path, with more efficient light emitting diode (LED) bulbs, which will save taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars in energy and maintenance costs, according to NAVFAC Washington spokesperson James Johnson. Taxpayers also benefit from PWD’s roof replacement work that prevented costly building repairs that would have occurred in four buildings, including the White House Communications Agency; JBAB Chapel; Enterprise Hall and the Weapons Training Range. Other recently completed projects include the paving of four roadways; establishing a connecting roadway between Watson Road and Robbins Road on JBAB’s north side, making it easier to reach the Child Development Center; installation of sidewalks along
three roadways, enhancing pedestrian safety; the repaving of the Vehicle Training Range, allowing the resumption of training for the region’s emergency vehicle drivers and motorcycle operators, to ensure safety and reduce injury and death, according to PWD’s Requirements Branch Manager, Frank Sansalone. Military readiness and the quality of life of military, civilian and retiree members and their families was enhanced with PWD’s work that resulted in the installation of a synthetic sports field at JBAB, helping to ensure personnel stay fit. During 2012, PWD responded to 7,179 calls for routine repair service needs and 635 emergency repair calls, according to Kenneth E. Douglas of PWD Customer Service. For over 170 years, the Navy’s public works officers, Civil Engineer Corps officers, have led 68 Navy and Marine Corps public works departments (PWD), currently with approximately 10,000 public works professionals around the globe, in providing comprehensive shore installation facility engineering, acquisition, environmental, and transportation services to many supported commands and missions. NAVFAC Washington provides public works services to Navy and Marine Corps installations in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Northern Virginia. This essential work usually goes unnoticed, but the behind-the-scenes work performed in providing vital public works services such as electricity, water, and wastewater management is a central enabler for a lot of what happens on Navy and Marine Corps bases worldwide. NAVFAC’s public works professionals are at the forefront of executing cuttingedge energy projects for Commander, Navy Installations Command to help meet the Secretary of the Navy’s energy goals. Advanced metering, renewable energy, and residential energy conservation projects are helping to reduce the demand for energy on and off base. “Our public works enterprise supports the fleet, fighter and family with the highest possible shore installation capability and quality of life within the frameworks of mission effectiveness, safety, environmental stewardship, and resource judiciousness,” said NAVFAC’s Director of Public Works Navy Capt. Kathryn Donovan. (NAVFAC and NAVFAC Washington Public Affairs offices contributed to this story)
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Joint Base Office of Emergency Management gets ready for hurricane Season BY DARRYL M. HART JBAB OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
U.S. NAVY PHOTOS BY PAUL BELLO
Lt. Col. Timothy W. Thurston (right) takes command of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard from Col. Gina C. Humble (left), commander, 11th Operations Group, during an official ceremony May 20 on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling. Thurston said it’s an honor and privilege to be serving alongside such an elite group of military service members.
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toward the NCR, members of JBAB’s Incident Management Team (IMT), consisting of representatives from all JBAB departments and some of its mission partners, gathered in the installation’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to work through a number of scenarios, preparing for the approaching storm. After the fictitious storm slammed into JBAB and the surrounding area, the IMT guided the response and recovery phases enabling it to resume normal operations at the end of the exercise. Roof damage; a massive tree blocking a roadway; power outages; generator deployments; flooding, water rescue, emergency shelter locations, fuel and supply needs; debris and waste removal; the feeding and housing of emergency essential personnel and the accountability of military and civilian personnel and their families were among the topics of the scenarios, discussions, briefs and drills conducted during the exercise. Sometimes forgotten as an important component in the emergency management effort, but not forgotten by JBAB’s IMT during this exercise, was the important role that JBAB’s religious services chaplains and staff members play for the individual and family welfare of military and civilian personnel affected by the disaster. During the second week of the exercise, JBAB Operations Officer, Navy Lt. Cmdr. Michael S. Rickett, reminded members of the
Members of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard march in formation and are saluted by incoming commander Lt. Col. Timothy W. Thurston during his Assumption of Command ceremony.
IMT to address the spiritual and mental health needs of the emergency workers, all of whom are separated from their families and prevented from helping them to recover from the disaster, as the workers help others.
Safety, security, families are priorities
Citadel Gale also serves as a reminder to military and civilian personnel and their families of the importance of preparing for an emergency and updating their personal information in NFAAS (Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System) or the similar system used by their service branch. “The safety and security of our base, its personnel and their families is always a concern, especially during a disaster,” Calandra said. He continued, “It is a priority to ensure our personnel and their families understand the emergency resources available to them; the importance of preparing and planning for an emergency and assembling a 72-hour emergency kit for use in the event of a disaster.” At JBAB, the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) is a convenient place to obtain a list and the contents of a 72-hour emergency kit. The list and its contents are also available on the Internet and off-base. After a catastrophic event or disaster, all Navy military and civilian personnel deployed to, or working within the affected geographic area, are required to check-in with their command, either in person or electronically at the first available opportunity. NFAAS was developed by the Navy after the major hurricane season of 2005. It serves as the single reporting system for Navy fam-
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Always good neighbors
While ensuring that JBAB and its mission partners have the ability to deal with adverse weather conditions and its aftermath; JBAB does not forget its responsibility as a good neighbor. “As partners in the community, we are committed to coordinating with local authorities and to improve readiness and responsiveness in the event of an actual natural disaster,” Calandra said. To ensure that coordination, JBAB maintains a good working relationship with the District of Columbia’s Fire and Emergency Medical Services; Metropolitan Police Department; and the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency, according to JBAB emergency management specialist, Darryl Hart. “This was one of the best emergency exercises we have had. Everyone was fully engaged; knowledgeable and inquisitive,” JBAB emergency manager Sigmund Evans commented. “A lot of great lessons learned came out of it. That will help us in future planning and response efforts,” Evans concluded.
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WASHINGTON - On Oct. 29, 2012 Hurricane Sandy hit New York City with ferocity unequalled by any coastal storm in modern memory. Forty-three New Yorkers lost their lives and tens of thousands were injured, temporarily dislocated, or entirely displaced by the storm?s impact. Knowing the storm was coming, and activating the appropriate plans helped to save lives and mitigate damage to that city?s populace. That is one reason why the Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) Office of Emergency Management participates in annual training and exercise scenarios, including the recently concluded hurricane exercise, known as Citadel Gale. Citadel Gale, a two-week long exercise, helps prepare the workforce and enables them to work through different tasks, designed to simulate actual activities performed during severe weather, like hurricanes. The exercise helps to identify any shortfalls which may occur during storms, whether manning or equipment; address those issues with a funding request or a work-around and fix them for the future. Having completed the exercise, JBAB?s Office of Emergency Management is better prepared for this year?s hurricane season. To help your family become better prepared, visit www.ready.navy.mil or www. fema.gov.
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Dorothy Bush Koch, daughter of former president, urges literacy across America BY TAMARA CALANDRA SPECIAL TO JOINT BASE JOURNAL
WASHINGTON - “Reading truly is the foundation of all learning. And learning is the foundation for a successful and productive life.” This was the message shared by Dorothy “Doro” Bush Koch at the 29th annual Naval Officers’ Spouses’ Club (NOSC) of Washington, D.C. Luncheon May 13 at the Bolling Club. The daughter of former President George H.W. Bush and first lady Barbara Bush, as well as the younger sister of former President George W. Bush, “Doro” is one of the nation’s leading champions of family literacy. She is passionate about her mother’s vision to end the cycle of generational illiteracy. “Growing up in our family home, we were incredibly fortunate,” she reflected. “There were countless story hours settled on the knees of our parents, leisure visits to the library, and countless hours spent devouring books and magazines on our own.” Doro said her mother knew not all families shared this invaluable experience. That’s how the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy began nearly 25 years ago. Its mission is to establish reading as a value in every home in America. In her mother’s words: “I believe that if every man, woman and child could read, write and comprehend, overcoming many of the most important and longstanding challenges facing our nation would be within our reach.”
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Dorothy Bush-Koch, daughter of former President George H.W. Bush, addressed members of the Naval Officers’ Spouses Club May 13 at the Bolling Club on Joint Base AnacostiaBolling.
Doro, along with her other brother, Jeb, serves as the co-chair of the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy. She said they’ve invested 50 million dollars in 1,200 family literacy programs throughout the country. “Whether their children or ours are to become teachers, engineers, computer whizzes or Navy Seals, they must first
achieve in the classroom,” she emphasized. “The building block for all learning is reading. The ability to read well and comprehend what we read starts from the time we are born. That’s why it’s so important for moms and dads to be able to read to their babies and to continue that beautiful ritual every day as the children begin to read on their own – first words, then pages, and finally entire books.” She went on to point out several daunting statistics: • 33 million American adults do not have a high school diploma, which limits individual opportunities and the ability to help their children learn. • An estimated 90 million American adults suffer from low literacy skills, finding it difficult to master directions, job applications or a child’s homework. • More than one million children drop out of school each year. “Yes, she said, “Illiteracy and low literacy are a national crisis. They narrow the tax base, costing our nation more than $240 billion dollars in lost earnings and expenditures for social services each year.” Doro believes we can break the cycle of illiteracy. “Just as you are champions for America’s military, I ask you to join the Barbara Bush Foundation and become a champion of reading.” She suggested a number of ways to support families reading together, including volunteering or donating books to programs in the community and following the Foundation on Facebook and Twitter. “There are lots of ways of contributing to our movement,” she said. “As we create an America where education is a civil right – everyone can read whether they are four or 34.” In addition to being the co-chair of the Barbara Bush Foundation, Bush-Koch cofounded the Maryland Initiative, which
raises money to support family literacy programs across the state of Maryland. She is the author of the New York Times bestselling book: My Father, My President: A Personal Account of the Life of George H.W. Bush. Ellen Miller, NOSC charities chairperson, said she got to know Doro when her husband, Chip, was stationed aboard USS George H.W. Bush, or USS “Dad” as Doro and her brothers like to call it. “She is the ship’s sponsor,” And as the sponsor, Doro brought her passion for literacy to the ship. She sparked several literacy programs for Sailors and their families, including two Celebration of Reading events at sea,” Miller said. “She also strengthened the partnership between the ship and the United Through Reading Program, one of our charity recipients this year.” Because of her work the ship’s library, which serves more than 5,000 Sailors, is named after her, Miller added. United Through Reading is the nation’s first nonprofit organization to promote the read-aloud experience for separated families. It offers deployed military service members the opportunity to be video-recorded reading storybooks to their children from their duty stations or before they deploy. In addition to United Through Reading, 14 other military-related charities were recently awarded a total of $28,500 from NOSC. A total of 14 local Navy dependents have also received scholarships totaling $28,000. In addition to NOSC’s fundraising efforts, proceeds come from Temptations, the group’s gift boutique. Temptations was started by members in 1985, and is located at the Washington Navy Yard, Miller said.
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Navy announces fleet-wide women’s uniform survey
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Recruits undergo a uniform inspection at Recruit Training Command, the Navy’s only boot camp. BY CHIEF OF NAVAL PERSONNEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Approximately 16,000 randomly selected female officers and enlisted are being asked to participate in the online survey on the fit, design and durability of Navy uniforms in a fleet-wide survey announced in NAVADMIN 127/13. Letters were mailed April 30 to participants notifying them of their selection and providing instructions on accessing and completing the survey. The online survey will be open for approximately 90 days. The decision to do the fleet-wide survey was made after interviews and focus groups determined that there was a need to gather
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more feedback on women’s uniform concerns and recommendations. Survey questions will address levels of satisfaction with service dress, service and working uniforms and components. The survey will also ask about fit and hip-towaist ratio of slacks; the comfort of shirt collars; and preference for shirt lining, shoulder stitching and yoke on service uniform shirts. For more information on uniforms and uniform policy, visit the Navy Uniform Matters website at http://www.public.navy. mil/bupers-npc/support/uniforms/pages/ default2.aspx. For more news from Chief of Naval Personnel, visit www.navy.mil/local/cnp/.
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Armed Forces Day in NDW: A tradition of serving those who serve BY PATRICK GORDON NDW WATERLINE WRITER
WASHINGTON - As many look forward to the warm weather and events of spring, one day in particular stands out as a testament to those who serve in our nation’s military: Armed Forces Day. In Naval District Washington (NDW) events are scheduled throughout the month to honor those who serve our nation every day. “This observance pays special tribute to past and present members of the armed forces, demonstrates the unity and common purpose of the armed forces in the fulfillment of our national security requirement, and provides a special occasion to satisfy public interest in the defense establishment,” said Rene C. Bardoff, deputy assistant Secretary of Defense for Community and Public Outreach. “This year’s theme is ‘Strong and Resilient: Prepared to Meet any Challenge.’” The holiday has special meaning to NDW, as it was in Washington, D.C., that the holiday was created more than 60 years ago. According to the Department of Defense (DOD), then Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day Aug. 31, 1949, to replace separate Army, Navy and Air Force Days. The single-day celebration stemmed from the unification of the Armed Forces under one department, the DOD. In a speech announcing the formation of the day, President Harry S. Truman “praised the work of the military services at home and across the seas,” and said, “It is vital to the
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Capt. Monte L. Ulmer, commanding officer of Naval Support Activity Washington, answers questions during an interview with Brandon Nasby, radio host of The Boxer Show aired on 98.7 WMZQ-FM, as part of a week long special for Military Appreciation Month held at the Washington Navy Yard May 15. The Boxer Show highlighted the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard, the U.S Navy Band and the Military Working Dogs during its four hour morning show which airs in various states throughout the country. security of the nation and to the establishment of a desirable peace.” In an excerpt from the presidential proclamation of Feb. 27, 1950, Truman stated, “Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 20, 1950, marks the first combined demonstration by America’s defense team of its progress, under the National Security Act, towards the goal of readiness for any eventuality. It is the first parade of pre-
MWR goes mobile BY MWR MARKETING WASHINGTON - The Morale, Welfare & Recreation (MWR) Marketing Department has recently developed and launched a free smartphone application, bringing its resources to customers and employees on a mobile platform at Joint Base AnacostiaBolling (JBAB). “ABSalute” is a fast and easyto-use application designed to allow quick access to events, programs and facility information while on the go. Get the latest, up-to-date information on trips and tours, dining options, entertainment, sports and special events brought to you by JBAB MWR, a component of Warfighter & Family Readiness. This new app consolidates all MWR programs and services, in addition to Military & Family Support programs and classes, to offer valuable, streamlined information to its users. The app is available for both Android and Apple devices. You can download it for free in the Google Play Store or the iPhone App Store. Other app features include: • 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 As always, Warfighter & Family Readiness strives to promote readiness and family well-being through customer-driven quality of life programs and services for the JBAB community. We encourage our app users to provide us feedback and suggestions on how we can better enhance MWR ABSalute by submitting an ICE comment at http://ice.disa.mil/ index.cfm?fa=site&site_id=251.
paredness by the unified forces of our land, sea, and air defense.” The theme of the first Armed Forces Day was “Teamed for Defense.” It was chosen as a means of expressing the unification of all the military forces under a single department of the government. Although this was the theme for the day, there were several other purposes for holding Armed Forces Day. It was considered an educa-
tion program for civilians, one in which there would be an increased awareness of the armed forces. In addition to honoring and acknowledging the military personnel of the United States, the holiday was designed to expand public understanding of what type of job the military performs every day, its role in civilian life, and to educate the civilian population it serves to protect.
The first Armed Forces Day was celebrated by parades, open houses, receptions, and air shows. In Washington, D.C., more than 10,000 personnel from all branches of the military, cadets, and veterans marched pass the president and his party. Armed Forces Day is celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May. Armed Forces Week begins on the second Saturday and ends on the third Sunday of May. Most commands throughout the country hold events in the spirit of the first Armed Forces Day to honor our service members, and also include the community. NDW is participating with events at individual installations within the region. Representatives from Naval Support Facility Dahlgren and other local military installations joined with officials from the city of Fredericksburg as well as Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George and Caroline Counties May 4 in Fredericksburg, Va., to sign a proclamation that represents a formal commitment of support by the local community to military service members and families of active duty, Reserve and National Guard armed forces personnel. The event featured a performance by the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard’s precision drill team. Joint Base Anacostia Bolling also honored members of the armed forces by holding an Armed Forces Weekend May 18 to 19 at Busch Gardens for unaccompanied active duty military personnel in pay grades E1 to E6. The event featured a cookout with activities such as kickball, volleyball and softball.
‘Parklets’ bring green to urban spaces BY NAVFAC WASHINGTON PUBLIC AFFAIRS WASHINGTON - Naval Facilities Engineering Command Washington and local girl scouts teamed up to plant one of four large planters known as “parklets” on board Joint Base AnacostiaBolling May 17. The parklets, intended to create a green oasis in an urban setting, are an experimental project undertaken by NAVFAC Washington Environmental Planning and Conservation Division. “The parklets will provide base personnel, residents and visitors an area to sit, relax and enjoy the outdoors,” said Kevin Montgomery, NAVFAC Washington environmental planning and conservation product line coordinator. “Careful thought has been placed not only in the design and aesthetics of the parklets, but in their location as well. They will be found in a variety of areas close to youth and child development centers, eateries and other areas needing outdoor opportunities.” Two of the four parklets planned for the installation are
now complete, with the remainder expected to be finished over the next two weeks. Each has a horticultural theme; aromatherapy, pollinators, meadow, and raingarden. They are mobile, and will be moved four times during the year. The pollinators parklet can currently be found near the library on Tinker Street. Local Girl Scouts helped complete the aromatherapy parklet during the May 17 environmental outreach event which took place at the Exchange and Commissary parking lot off Chappie James Blvd. The Scouts, who ranged in age from five to 11 years, earned community service patches for their efforts. “It was a great chance for the Girl Scouts to get out and make a difference on the base,” said Lorie Duplantier, NAVFAC Washington natural and cultural resource manager. “Now every time the girls walk by the parklet, they can say ‘I helped plant that.’ We also hope they took home a little knowledge about the plants and what all goes into gardening.” Those who visit the parklets are encouraged to offer feedback;
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Lorie Duplantier, NAVFAC Washington natural and cultural resource manager, helps a Girl Scout plant a mobile garden called a ‘parklet’ on board Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling May 17.
for example if they should be considered for other military installations, how often they are visited and if they are found to be educational. Feedback can be emailed to JBAB_EV_Mailbox@navy.mil.
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2-for-1 Steak Dinner
May 29 | 5-8:30 p.m. | Bolling Club Wings Bar & Grill Choose from a juicy 12oz rib-eye or sirloin steak, chicken or fish and your choice of a tossed or iceberg wedge salad, and Russet or Sweet baked potato with butter, sour cream, chives, and bacon bits. All meals come with a roll and butter, as well as coffee, tea or iced tea. Select appetizers, desserts and drink specials will be offered. Club Members: $23.95 for two people Non-Members: $23.95 per person Please call 202-563-8400 for more information.
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, 2013. The program will launch June 24 (Monday) from 10-11 a.m. for ages 5-7 and June 26 (Wednesdays) from 1011:30 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.
3-on-3 Basketball Challenge
May 24 | 6-10 p.m. | Youth Center Compete in our 3-on-3 Basketball Challenge! Teams of three sign up at the front desk. Preteens start playing at 6 p.m. and teens play at 8 p.m.. Please call 202-7674003 for more information.
Pool Opening Memorial Day Observance
May 25 | 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | JBAB Pool Join us for fun in the sun and the season opening of the JBAB Pool!
UFC 160: Velasquez vs. Silva II
May 25 | 9 p.m. | Liberty Center | E1-E6 Single Unaccompanied Active Duty Military Please call 202-685-1802 for more information.
Extreme Putt Putt Fun
May 25 | 5-7 p.m. | Youth Center | Ages 9-18 years Join the Youth Center staff for a late afternoon of playing Putt Putt Golf. Sign up at the front desk to play. Please call 202767-4003 for more information.
Managing your Finances during Furlough May 29
12-1 p.m. Washington Navy Yard, Bldg. 101 May 29 4-5 p.m. Washington Navy Yard, Bldg. 101 Many families and individuals already feel financially stressed. Worries about the impact of current budgetary constraints can add to the tension. Join the Military and Family Support Center (MFSC) staff in
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an educational briefing to discuss: • How to utilize a budget to track income, savings, expenses and indebtedness • Family financial spending plan strategies to help bridge the possible 20% cash flow gap • Stress management tools and techniques To register, go to www.tinyurl.com/ JBAB-MFSC-Class-Registration For more information, contact MFSC at 202-767-0450 or 202-433-6151.
Asian Pacific Heritage Month Luncheon
May 30 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Bolling Club- Tuskegee Room Asian buffet menu with guest speakers Retired Army Colonel Douglas Dillard (National President, Veterans of the Battle of Buldge) and Korean War Veteran Dr. Richard I. Kim, a former North Korean who fled to South Korea to avoid communism but was trained by the American Army to return to North Korea to help gather intelligence. Please call 202-767-9136 for more information.
Liberty Poker Night
May 30 | 6 p.m. | Liberty Center | E1-E6 Single Unaccompanied Active Duty Military Ready to get your poker face on? Bring it to the Texas Hold Em’ Tournament and join the competition. Please call 202-6851802 for more information.
June Events Military ID Discount
June 2, 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.
Outdoor Movie Night
June 3 | 8 p.m. | Liberty Center To kick off the warm weather enjoy an outdoor movie night with the stars on both the screen and in the sky. Please call 202685-1802 for more information.
Story Time
Tuesdays and Thursdays | 10-11 a.m. | Library Theme’s for June include: June 4: Let’s Go To The Aquarium! June 6: You’re A Grand Ole Flag! 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.
Seafood Buffet
June 5 | 5-8:30 p.m. | Bolling Club – Washington Dining Room Seafood buffet featuring an abundant selection of crab legs, steamed shrimp, fresh oysters, fried oysters, fish, the Club’s famous fried chicken, numerous sides, clam chowder, salad bar, homemade banana pudding along
with dozen of assorted cakes and pies. Club Members: $29.95 Non-Members: $34.95 Please call 202-563-8400 for more information.
Patch Club
June 6 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Library Calling all Patch Club Members! The next meeting will be a finale party and the genre for June will be “Sci-Fi”. We will go on summer hiatus until October 3rd. We will discuss books read during the previous month. Parents, please remind your children to bring in their completed reading log. Please call 202-767-5578 for more information.
Ping Pong/Pool Tournament
June 6 | 6 p.m. | Liberty Center Patrons can challenge each other in the popular pool and ping pong games. Prizes will be given. Please call 202-685-1802 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 202563-8400 for more information.
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
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only $15! Active Duty and dependants only pay $12.
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 202-6851802 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 202-767-5840 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 202-6851802 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 202-767-4003 for more information.
JBAB Keystone
June 15 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Youth Center | 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.
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 pur-
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chase 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 202-685-1802 for more information.
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 202-7674003 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 Celebrate Liberty’s 4th Annual Caribbean Festival! Have fun while learning different games and dances from all the different coun-
Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling tries 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 202-7674003 for more information.
Teen Trip- Outside Roller Skating at Anacostia Park
June 29 | 2-6 p.m. | Anacostia Park | 13-18 years 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
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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 202685-1802 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). “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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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.
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Boys and Girls Club volunteer opportunity
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 202-433-3364.
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 leader-
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.
Fitness Centers I and II The Fitness Center I basketball court will be closed April 8 - May 31 due to ceiling repairs.
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; building girls with confidence, character and courage for 100 years.
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.
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ship 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.
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 202-563-6666 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.
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speech by quoting President Abraham Lincoln, adding “A government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the Earth.” The 174th ADA Brigade, stationed
Joint Base Journal in Columbus, Ohio, has mobilized Soldiers to the Washington, D.C. area as part of Operation Noble Eagle since 2009. Efforts to protect the NCR include the use of radar, ground based air defense systems, cameras and communications equipment. Mayer termed the mission, “A no fail mission 365 days a year.” After thanking base leadership and the
tenant organizations he’s had the pleasure of working with, he extended some heartfelt words out to his colleagues in the audience. “You exceeded all my expectations, as I knew you would,” he said. “You demonstrated the power of can will always win over the cannot. This mission was a success because of you.”
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