Jbjournal 010915

Joint Base Journal

www.facebook.com/JBABdc JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING www.cnic.navy.mil/jbab

News and information for and aboutJoint Base Anacostia-Bolling

Vol. 6, No. 1 January 9, 2015

BY ROBERT W. MITCHELL

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Editor’s note: This story firstran in our March 28, 2014 issue.

Navy Capt. Frank Mays tookcommand of Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) in an official in-stallation ceremony held Mar. 20.Mays relieves the outgoing com-mander, Navy Capt. Anthony T.Calandra.

“It’s an honor to command thenation’s premier Joint Base andthe installation of choice in theNational Capital Region,” Mayssaid during the Change of Com-mand ceremony held at the JBABBolling Club.

Mays said he intends to create aclimate of professional growth anddevelopment while combining thetalents of a diverse pool of militaryand civilian personnel.

“I plan to foster an inclusiveenvironment of excellence thatwill lay the foundation for bothyour personal and professional

success. We all come from manybackgrounds, but we are one teamwith one mission and I’m trulyhumbled by the opportunity to beyour skipper,” Mays told ceremonyattendees.

Mays brings more than 22 yearsof military experience serving inboth the U.S. Air Force and theU.S. Navy and emphasized the im-portance of keeping their respec-tive heritages and legacies intactas commander of an installationthat houses both branches.

“I’ve got Navy and Air Forcecoursing through my blood and Iintend to make sure both entitiesare shepherded,” he said.

He also pointed to the historicalmake up of JBAB. “My understand-ing is that this is the birthplace ofthe U.S. Air Force and I don’t wantto dilute that in any fashion. Thereis also plenty of Navy history onthis base,” he said.

Mays served as an enlistedAirman before earning his flight

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling welcomes new base commander

PHOTO BY LT. CMDR. JIM REMINGTON

On March 20, Navy Capt. Frank Mays (left) assumed command of Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, the nation’spremier joint base, located in the nation’s capital. Mays became JBAB’s third commander, relieving Navy Capt.Anthony T. Calandra, of Cresson, Pa., who led the military base since April 2011.

Year in Review: A Look Back at 2014

See COMMANDER, Page 7

BY ERIC D. RITTERJOINT BASE ANACOSTIA

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Editor’s note: This story firstran in our Sept. 5, 2014 issue.

Armed with cardboard, ducttape and some good imagina-tion, contestants took to the JointBase Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB)pool to race their cardboard boatcreations during the annual JBABYouth Center Cardboard Boat Re-gatta Race, Labor Day.

The Youth Center hosted therace as a way for the base mili-tary, civilians and their familiesto come together and have a goodtime with each other before theend of summer and the pool’sclosing.

“This is something we cameup with several years ago, and itturned out to be very popular,”said JBAB Youth Center Director,Joyce Sheridan. “It turned into anannual event we plan to keep do-ing.”

Sheridan said 24 boats enteredthe race with ages ranging from

5-7, 8-10, 11-13 and 14 and older.She added the Youth Center pro-vided the cardboard and duct tape.

The rules were simple for theconstruction of the boats, she said.The participants could only usethe material provided and only theseams of the cardboard could beduct taped.

There was no lack of creativityin some of the boat construction.There was a Viking longship andeven a pirate ship in the mix—along with their crews in era-rep-licated costumes.

Although some of the boats ap-peared sturdy and seaworthy whiledry docked on the lawn, a fewproved more worthy of a subma-rine as they quickly took on water,sinking to a chlorinated grave.

“That’s half the fun we have,”Sheridan added. “You never reallyknow how the boats are going todo until we put them in the water.So it’s fun just to see how they do.”

Medals were awarded to thetop three in each age group, but

Youth Center cardboard boat regatta sails to a good time

U.S. NAVY PHOTOS BY ERIC D. RITTER

The cardboard boats prove to be sturdy vessels as contestants race from one end of the Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) pool to the other during the annual JBAB Youth Center Cardboard Boat Regatta Race, Labor Day. See BOAT, Page 6

2 Friday, January 9, 2015 Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Joint Base Journal

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-

BOLLING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Editor’s note: This story first ran in ourJan. 31, 2014 issue.

For the first time in its history, vocalistsfrom the U.S. Air Force Band will be per-forming in the mecca of all sporting events– the Super Bowl.

Ten members from the band’s SingingSergeants are on their way to New Jerseyfor this year’s gridiron classic between theDenver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks. Se-nior Master Sgt. Christine Germain, a nativeof Newington, Conn., has been in the AirForce Band just shy of 19 years. A memberof the Singing Sergeants for seven of thoseyears, she is looking forward to the experi-ence – despite the New England Patriots notbeing in there.

“We’ll be part of a 32 joint chorus groupcomprised of members from all branches ofservice. Together we’ll be backing up ReneeFleming, who is a renowned opera soprano,as she sings the national anthem. We’re re-ally excited,” Germain said. “We want toshow how well we work together as oneteam representing service members fromaround the globe. It’s a one of a kind event.We’re honored to have been asked to par-ticipate.”

Her colleague, Senior Master Sgt. RobertHarrelson, has been with the Singing Ser-geants for 15 years. He said members arenaturally excited.

“The group is looking forward to it.

That’s for sure,” Harrelson said. “I’ve of-ten found that it’s not so much about us aschorus members. It’s about us as militarymembers. This is a great stage to show yourpassion for country.”

Both Germain and Harrelson said theinitial request from the Department of De-fense (DoD) initially wanted members ofthe U.S. Army Men’s Chorus. Though, itsoon evolved into becoming a joint-chorusshowcase. Air Force members have been

practicing the last two weeks with their con-temporaries at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling(JBAB).

“Weather shouldn’t be an issue. We’reusually in a holding area just before goingout on the field,” Harrelson said. “I don’tthink the cold weather elements will reallyaffect us. Even so, I doubt anyone from thegroup would mind.”

Another Singing Sergeant, Master Sgt.Matthew Irish, isn’t really a football fan, but

said it’s every singer’s dream to sing withsomeone like Fleming.

“It’s an honor to share the spotlight withher. It’s a double-honor to be participatingin such an event like this,” Irish said. “Nomatter the experience, every event is uniquein its own way. The national anthem is oneof the most important things we will do inour careers. This opportunity means a lot tous.”

Air Force Singing Sergeants Super Bowl bound

U.S. AIR FORCE BAND PHOTO

Members of the U.S. Air Force Band Singing Sergeants join other joint chorus members as they rehearse in preparation for this year’s Super Bowl.

BY ROBERT W. MITCHELLJOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Editor’s note: This story first ran in ourApril 4, 2014 issue.

At a town hall meeting at Joint Base An-acostia-Bolling (JBAB) last month, seniormilitary and civilian leaders presented anoverview of a federal workforce reductionplan that is set to impact hundreds of posi-tions at military installations throughout theNational Capital Region (NCR).

“This was information giving people anupdate on where Naval District Washing-ton (NDW) region is [in the process]. So weconstantly update and stay engaged withthe employees and show them the impactregarding what management is doing, whatthey have done and what is still expected ofus,” NDW Human Resource Office DirectorFelix Petersen said at the March 25 meetingat JBAB’s Bolling Club.

Implementation of the reduction in force(RIF), which had previously been delayed,goes into effect Aug. 23. It will eliminate31 specific billets on that date and impacthundreds of positions throughout the NCR,according to NDW.

“Three things can occur: involuntaryseparation, involuntary demotion, and reas-signment resulting from a displaced or an-other employee. Those are the three thingsthat can occur in a RIF,” Petersen said.

In calculating who goes and who staysthe RIF applies a retention registration toolto determine the retention status of the fed-eral employees in the region, Petersen ex-plained.

That tool looks at key categories such aslength of service and veteran’s preferenceto establish whether an employee will beretained, reassigned or separated, he said.

Employees should receive notices May9 about their retention status indicatingwhether they are in fact affected, retained,reassigned or separated, Petersen said.

According to district commandant RearAdm. Mark Rich, the majority of the fund-ing at Commander, Navy Installations Com-mand (CNIC) is spent on people and laborcosts. And the RIF is a way to reduce thoseexpenses by shrinking operations in the faceof one the harshest economic climate shehas witnessed over the past three decades.

The elimination of 31 billets does nottranslate into the loss of only 31 jobs, Richsaid. It will, rather, impact approximately124 positions throughout the region, hesaid.

Rich projects one in four employees willbe impacted by the RIF. He urged all work-ers to be informed of their protections andrights concerning the RIF in order to mini-mize the likelihood of an unfavorable shiftin their career paths.

NDW Regional Executive Director TomMcGuire believes many are starting to get aclearer picture what is taking place and howthey can better position themselves for suc-cess.

“I think now people are starting to un-derstand fully well. Our main focus is [ask-ing], are we doing everything we can to helppeople get a good outcome,” McGuire said.

Employees affected by the RIF havestrong protections available to them andinformational sessions like this one are anexcellent starting point.

“It is good for us to get out and have thisdiscussion. It is also good to get out andfield questions about absolutely anythingwhether its RIF related or something else,”McGuire said.

The next and final town hall meeting willtake place on the same RIF implementationdate, according to Petersen.

Naval District Washington representatives discussreduction in force impact at town hall meeting

BY ROBERT W. MITCHELL


PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Editor’s note: This story first ran in ourMay 16, 2014 issue.

With hurricane season fast approach-ing Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB)conducted an emergency readiness and re-sponse exercise during the last two weeks.

The Navy-wide exercise called “Hur-ricane Exercise 2014 (HURREX-14)” testedthe preparation, response, flexibility, resil-iency and recovery of naval installations,including JBAB.

The Defense Department’s northerncommand (NORTHCOM) provided anEmergency Preparedness Liasion Officer(ELPO) Air Force Col. Rolandrias Bradfordto the the national capital region.

During the second week of the exercise,Air Force Col. Rolandrias Bradford providedan overviewofNORTHCOM’s role, capabili-ties and expectations during a real emer-gency or disaster.

His presentation focused on the avail-ability of resources at JBAB and its abilityto accommodate special requests made byhigh command to provide or stage equip-ment or supplies on the installation.

Leaders should adequately communi-cate their capabilities upward to ensure theinstallation’s optimal readiness during anemergency situation such as hurricane orother natural disaster, Bradford stressed.

Senior officials at NORTHCOM want-ing to assemble their emergency responsestrategies throughout the region will look tomilitary installations like JBAB for solutions.

“So when we talk about mission assign-ments and where to put stuff here at JBAB,it is going to come fromNORTHCOMsaying

‘yes, we can do that’,” he said.“But it has to start with you guys telling

them, ‘yes, we can accommodate or not wecannot’,” he added.

A special request fromhigher command,for example, could call for more active dutyand reserve military personnel or federalemergency personnel to be placed in spe-cific area.

JBAB, because of its “heart of the district”location, could be used to house emergencyresponse assets and materials needed byfederal authorities to distribute throughoutthe greater region in the event of a naturaldisaster.

“We at the local level are here trying tomake contact with the bases andmake sureyou understand that you are also recover-ing, but we also might use you to be a stag-ing ground forDoD access or FEMA access,”he said.

HURREX-14 is set to measure the re-sponse time, coordination and activity of itsinstallations faced with a major storm trav-eling along up the east coast. The intent isto test installations operational forces andreadiness within its area of responsibility.

Joint Base conducts emergencyresponse, readiness exercise

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY ROBERT W. MITCHELL

Emergency Preparedness Liasion Officer AirForce Col. Rolandrias Bradford briefs key mili-tary and civilian personnel during a trainingexercise at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling.

3Friday, January 9, 2015Joint Base Journal Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling

This commercial enterpriseNavynewspaper is anautho-rized publication for members of the U.S. military services,retirees,DoDciviliansand their familymembers.ContentsofJoint Base Journal do not necessarily reflect the official viewsof the U.S. government, Department of Defense, U.S. Navyor U.S. Air Force and does not imply endorsement thereof.The appearance of advertising in this publication, includinginserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement bythe Department of Defense, the Navy, Air Force, Joint BaseAnacostia-Bolling or Comprint Military Publications of the

products or services advertised.Published by ComprintMilitary Publications, a division

of Post-NewsweekMedia, Inc., 9030ComprintCourt,Gaith-ersburg,MD, 20877, aprivate firm innowayconnectedwithDoD, the U.S. Navy or the U.S. Air Force, under exclusivecontract with Naval DistrictWashington.

The editorial content of Joint Base Journal is edited andapproved by the Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Public AffairsOffice. Tenant commands and others are encouraged tosubmit news, high-quality photos and informational itemsfor publication. All submitted content must be receivedby noon Friday, at least two weeks prior to publication.E-mail submissions [email protected].

To place display advertising, call 240-473-7538.Toplace classified advertising, call 301-670-2505. Every-

thing advertised in this publication shall be made availablefor purchase, use or patronagewithout regard to race, color,gender, national origin, age, marital status, physical handi-cap, political affiliation or any other non-merit factor of thepurchaser, user or patron.

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLINGWASHINGTON, D.C.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE: PHONE: 202-767-4781EMAIL: [email protected]

Joint Base Journal Capt. Frank Mays, USN Col. Kendall D. Peters, USAFCommander Vice Commander

Michelle L. Gordon CMSgt Richard J. Simonsen Jr., USAFPublic Affairs Officer Senior Enlisted Leader

Lt. Cmdr. Jim Remington, USNPublic Affairs Projects

Eric D. RitterPhotojournalist

Nicole M. WoodsPhotojournalist

JOINT BASE JOURNALJeremy K. JohnsonPhotojournalist

COMPRINT MILITARYPUBLICATIONS

Maxine MinarPresident

John RivesPublisher

Deirdre ParryCopy/Layout Editor

BY ROBERT W. MITCHELLJOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Editor’s note: This story firstran in our June 27, 2014 issue.

Hundreds of fans flocked toJoint Base Anacostia-Bolling(JBAB) to see three-time Grammyaward winning singer and song-writer Regina Belle perform hergreatest songs including the wide-ly popular “A Whole New World,”from the 1992 Disney movie,“Aladdin.”

The audience sang along asBelle belted out love ballads andup tempo dance tracks in two sep-arate performances at JBAB’s Bol-ling Club. The club provided pa-trons with a southern-styled soulfood dinner and beverages beforethe show.

“She brought a lot of people out

to the club. People who had not behere in years, came out tonight tohere Regina sing,” said Belle fanAurelia Glenn.

Long-time fans of Belle’s songs,Dennis Brown and his wife Tina,both came to JBAB for the firsttime for the performance.

“This was a surprise for my hus-band. He had no idea that I hadbeen planning to take him to seehis favorite singer tonight,” Mrs.Brown said.

Greg Willis, a programmanageron the installation, described Belleas a “terrific vocalist” not just forher singing, but because she choseto sing for the military and Districtof Columbia residents at JBAB.

“Anybody singing for the mili-tary now, with what our countryhas gone through and what is ittrying to do for other countriesaround the world, is a tremendousasset. It is shows that they under-

stand just how much these people[military personnel and their fam-ilies] give up for our country,” hesaid as Belle and her stage manag-ers walked through a rehearsal ses-sion at the club.

The songstress performed fanfavorites like “Baby Come to Me,”and “Make it Like it Was.” She in-vited male vocalist Orlando Dixon,a winner of the television talentcompetition show, the “Voice,” tojoin her in singing the Disney duet.

Belle expressed deep apprecia-tion and gratitude for those whoserve in the armed forces.

“It takes a special kind of per-son that says I am going to dedi-cate myself to preserving mycountry, defending my countryand taking care of people that youdon’t even know, that goes a longway with a sister named Regina.Y’all keep defending and I’ll keepon singing,” she said.

Grammy award winning singer tells Joint Base crowd: Y’all keep defending and I’ll keep on singing

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY ROBERT W. MITCHELL

Grammy award-winning singer and songwriter Regina Belle sings soulfulmelodies at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling’s (JBAB) Bolling Club.

BY NICOLE M. WOODSJOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Editor’s note: This story firstran in our Nov. 21, 2014 issue.

Junior enlisted service mem-bers representing all five servicesstationed throughout the nationalcapital region, visited Joint BaseAnacostia-Bolling (JBAB) for athree-day professional develop-ment seminar held Nov. 12-14.

The focus of the seminar wasproviding deliberate and organizedprofessional development and en-hanced leadership qualities, tai-lored to meet junior noncommis-sioned officer (NCO) and petty of-ficer (PO) needs, within the contextand culture of the armed forces.

According to Air Force SeniorMaster Sgt. Tanisha Crosby, careerassistance advisor for 11th ForceSupport Squadron at Joint Base An-drews, the goal of theworkshopwasto bring all five branches together,specifically the junior enlisted ser-vice members of each, to sharecommonalities and differences.

“This was meant to solidify thatwe can work well together and forall of us to have a better under-standing of what the other servicesdo,” said Crosby. “Having a cohe-

sive understanding between theservices is important because wework together at joint bases and wealso deploy together.”

The seminar included a varietyof topics, such as building partner-ships, joint perspective, teambuild-ing andmotivation, resiliency, stan-dards and discipline, profession ofarms, customs and courtesies.

Master Chief Petty Officer oftheNavy (MCPON) Mike Stevenskicked-off the seminar with his per-

spective on leadership and how tobe an effective leader.

“Leadership is one’s ability to in-fluence others,” he said. “As a lead-er, you have to remember thatwhenyou’re put in charge, the ability ofthe organization that you’re lead-ing is going to max out your abilityto lead. So, if you’re a seven out often today, then the best your groupwill ever be is a seven. If you wantyour organization to be a ten, thenimprovement begins with you.”

Stevens also mentioned that inorder to improve leadership andwork quality, it is necessary to readas much as possible. He encour-aged the young leaders to educatethemselves and take training cours-es which will enhance their knowl-edge and experience.

Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. BryanBattaglia, senior enlisted advisor tothe chairman of the Joint Chiefs ofStaff, initiated the idea for the jointseminar and joined Stevens in ad-vising the young service memberson what it takes to be a good leaderand provided tips on working in ajoint environment.

Battaglia explained that in orderto be a good leader, one has to knowhow to solve problems and alsoknow how to prevent them.

He said the best way to effec-tively prevent problems, is to knowthose who work for you and thosefor whom you work.

“There comes a time whereyou have to set aside what you’velearned in your service-unique cul-ture and widen your aperture, likeright now,” he said. “You’ve got tolearn to receive, to accept, and tobe receptive to, other thoughts andideas.”

Seminar attendee, Petty Officer2nd Class Barbaralynn Peretti, sta-tioned at Telecommunication and

Information Systems Command inAlexandria, Virginia, explained thatshe enjoyed being able to work withthe different branches of the mili-tary throughout the seminar, sinceshe doesn’t often have that oppor-tunity the Coast Guard.

Also hoping to gain a new per-spective and fresh take on leader-ship in a joint environment, ArmyStaff Sgt. Francisco Browne, origi-nally from Chile, who is currentlystationed in Quantico, Virginia,said, “It is nice to see the differentservices working together for a bet-ter understanding of what one an-other does.”

With two workshops now com-pleted for the year, Crosby said sheplans to continue the joint train-ing opportunity for junior enlistedservice members on a bi-annualbasis - one held during the week ofArmedForcesDay and another nearVeterans Day.

In closing, Stevens told the ju-nior servicemembers that the foun-dation of leadership is respect.

“As leaders we can be most ef-fective by treating one another withdignity and respect,” he said.

“I think when we treat one an-other with dignity and respect, es-pecially as leaders, a lot of the otherchallenges that we face simply meltaway.”

Joint professional development seminar held at Joint Base

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY NICOLE M. WOODS

Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia, senior enlisted advisor to theChairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, advised junior enlisted service mem-bers from all five services, on what it takes to be a good leader. He alsoprovided tips on working in a joint environment, at the joint professionaldevelopment seminar held at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Nov. 12.



PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Editor’s note: This story firstran in our Oct. 10, 2014 issue.

Military and civilian leadersat Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling(JBAB) resorted to action, not justwords, to let the 18,000 personnelat the military installation knowthat domestic violence is not ac-ceptable.

JBAB Commander, Navy Capt.Frank Mays and Vice Command-er, Air Force Col. Kendall Peters,signed a proclamation to pro-mote awareness of, and foster theefforts associated with, prevent-ing domestic violence.

Following the signing ceremo-ny, Mays and Peters joined mili-tary, DOD civilian and contractorpersonnel and family membersin the annual Domestic ViolenceAwareness 5K run, Oct. 3 at JBAB.

The run helped kick-off Do-mestic Violence AwarenessMonth at JBAB. JBAB’s Mili-tary and Family Support Center(MFSC) hosted the proclamationsigning and run, bringing the on-base community together to raiseawareness and support efforts toprevent domestic abuse and edu-cate participants on the many re-sources available for civilians andservice members.

Mays said, “Anytime we canbring awareness to somethinglike this and prevent pain andsuffering in any family, it’s alwaysimportant.”

The proclamation states:“...All citizens should become

involved in supporting their col-leagues, neighbors, and friendsby utilizing resources to preventdomestic violence or seeking helpif they are in an abusive situation,whether they are the aggressor orthe victim.”

“Effective domestic violenceprograms succeed because ofpartnerships created among lead-ership, social service agencies,schools, faith communities, civicorganizations, and law enforce-ment agencies,” it continued.

“We in the military communityhave an obligation to become ac-tively involved in prevention bysupporting our service membersand their families to live and raisechildren in a safe and nurturingenvironment..,” it concludes.

JBAB Domestic Abuse VictimAdvocate Amelia Flores explainedthat the purpose of the event wasto bring awareness to domesticviolence, and also support thesilent victims who are afraid tospeak out about their situation.

“Domestic violence can some-times go on for years before vic-tims say anything or seek help. Asyou can imagine, it can be veryhard to say things like, ‘the fatherof my children abuses me’, or fora male who might say, ‘I’m anofficer and my wife hits me’. It’svery hard for victims to come outabout these things,” Flores ex-plained.

“For example, in sexual assaultcases, victims don’t usually livewith their offenders whereas do-mestic violence victims typicallyhave children with the offendersand live with them. They dependon their offenders. A lot of thetimes victims feel like they don’thave a safe place to go and theydon’t want to jeopardize their

loved one’s career.”“It can be difficult when you

depend on the offender for dailysurvival and when victims are justhoping the violence will eventu-ally stop, because they just wantthings to go back to normal,”Mays said.

Flores is dedicated to ensuringthat victims, or friends of victims,have a place to seek help and in-formation.

“We provide resources and ed-ucate victims; you can get medi-cal attention and clinical counsel-ing,” she said. “Sometimes it canbe too late. We just don’t wantanyone to have to pay that priceunder any circumstances,” Mayssaid.

Flores also explained the im-

portance of knowing the two op-tions for reporting incidents - re-stricted and unrestricted report-ing.

If a victim is not ready for any-one to know what’s happeningand don’t want the offender to beheld accountable, they can optfor filing a restricted report whichis a confidential method, givingthem direct access to Flores, theclinical staff, and to all of the re-sources available at the MFSC.

Flores said it is only when youconvert to an unrestricted reportthat an investigation occurs, thecommand gets involved, and legalactions are taken, as necessary.

Although October is Domes-tic Violence Awareness Month,the resources are available 24/7,year-round.

Throughout the year, theMFSC hosts several events andactivities to raise awareness andeducate the on-base community.

Some of those activities in-clude the “Hands are not for Hit-ting” book readings at each of theChild Development Centers anda shirt painting event, where peo-ple can decorate shirts providedby the MFSC, which also providesthe paint.

The shirt painting is an oppor-tunity for victims, their friendsand family, to express their feel-ings through meaningful messag-es and drawings. The shirts willgo on display to encourage othersto speak up and get the help theyneed. “For those who are afraid,sometimes they need anothervoice,” Flores explained.

If domestic violence is hap-pening, victims are encouraged tofirst contact the police (202-433-3333 on-base or 9-1-1 off-base)and then contact Flores and herteam at 202-767-0450 or 202-404-7393.

Preventing domestic violence is an obligation to ensure a safe, nurturing environment

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY DAWN POWELL

Navy Capt. Frank Mays, commander of Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) signs a proclamation to promoteawareness of, and foster the efforts associated with, preventing domestic violence.


PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Editor’s note: This story firstran in our Sept. 12, 2014 issue.

Dogs, pups and the humanswho love them took over the JointBase Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB)community pool, Sept. 6 for theannual Pet Palooza.

“This is an opportunity to havefamilies come out with their petsand enjoy time together on thelast day of the pool being open,”said Cheryl Hammond, Warfight-er and Family Readiness (WFR)Pool Program coordinator.

Pet Palooza was a free eventthat features free swim, activitiesand giveaways.

In addition to a fun day, thisWFR-hosted event provides dogsin the Washington, D.C. area withfood and plenty of squishy toys

for entertainment.Hammond said, “We will turn

over the donations to the Wash-ington Humane Society,” which isan open-access shelter that pro-vides care to homeless animals.

Donations from the event willgo to needy families who cannotprovide for their pets, in additionto the animals living at the shel-ter.

Although Admission to theevent was free, many people hon-ored the request for a donation ofeither dog food or toys.

“It’s a hot day today, so thisis a great way to cool down andbond with family,” said GregoryWheeless, event coordinator andFitness Center director.

Guests and their vaccinatedpets participated in a few friendlycompetitions throughout the day,from the long jump to the big-dogand little-dog pool races.

Joint Base pool goes to the dogs during Pet Palooza

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY NICOLE M. WOODS

Bruce Lee, a 9 month-old Bernese Mountain Dog, and his owner, Quinn, swim at the annual Pet Palooza at JointBase Anacostia-Bolling pool, Sept. 6.


Spring’s April showers arrive at Joint Base

PHOTOS BY LT.CMDR. JIM REMINGTON

Editor’s note: This story first ranin our April 11, 2014 issue.

Above: After a long cold winterthe much-awaited Spring is finallyin bloom on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling’s cherry trees in the com-missary parking lot.

Left: A heavy rain soaks the U.S.Air Force star outside Joint BaseAnacostia-Bolling’s headquartersbuilding and the Honor Guardgrounds on Monday.

BY PETTY OFFICER 2ND CLASSPEDRO A. RODRIGUEZ

NAVAL DISTRICT WASHINGTON

PUBLIC AFFAIRS


Installation of energy smartdevices at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) improves energysavings, enhances environmen-tal stewardship and supports theSecretary of the Navy’s EnergyProgram of Security and Inde-pendence.

Secretary of the Navy (SEC-NAV) Ray Mabus’ energy goals in-clude a reduction in the Navy andMarine Corps’ overall consump-tion of energy, decrease relianceon petroleum, and significantlyincrease the use of alternativeenergy.

A $2.3 million investment atJBAB has included the replace-ment of incandescent light bulbswith more energy efficient lightemitting diode (L.E.D.) bulbsand occupancy sensors (motionand infrared detectors) in build-ing hallways and rooms, turninglights on only when an area is oc-cupied.

“The cost of installing the en-

ergy measures should equal theenergy [gas/ electrical/ water] billsavings over the span of 15 years,”said Wendy McCoy, JBAB projectmanager for fiscal year 2014 en-ergy projects. “Theoretically, theywill pay for themselves.”

The new energy efficientequipment is being installed inseveral locations throughout thebase, including parking lots.

The motion and body heat oc-cupancy sensors reduce the lightsbeing left on in any given workspace by as much as 75 percent,reducing energy waste and im-proving energy conservation.

“We have also installed electricmeters that provide us with theability to monitor electric con-sumption in our buildings. Thedata we collect from the meterswill enable us to determine thereduction in energy consumptionand the amount of savings we get,resulting from our installation ofthe sensors, L.E.D and other lowenergy alternative lighting,” Mc-Coy said.

The data will also enable JBABenergy managers and planners totake other additional actions tooptimize the savings even further.

McCoy said that plans are al-

ready underway to install otherupgrades at JBAB for Fiscal Year2015, which begins in October.

The additional energy savingupgrades include faucet aeratorsfor sinks, replacing old heating,ventilation and air condition-ing motors, with more efficientequipment, replacing weatherstripping on doors, caulking win-dows and repositioning brick, tobetter insulate walls.

Navy and Marine Corps lead-ership has also made renewableenergy a priority to successfullymeet the SECNAV’s energy sav-ings goals.

The renewable energy strategyis an aid for base commandersand other leaders to seek ways tofurther enhance their energy pos-ture and contribute even more tothe energy goals of the Depart-ment of the Navy.

At JBAB, solar power collectorsare just one example of how thebase helps contribute to meetingthe SECNAV renewable energygoals.

Joseph P. Cirone, Joint BaseAnacostia-Bolling Public Affairscontributed to this story.

Joint Base invests in energy savings, enhances environmental stewardship

BY JOSEPH P. CIRONEJOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING

PUBLIC AFFAIRS


Firefighters and CoastGuardsmen from Joint BaseAnacostia-Bolling (JBAB) andthe District of Columbia (D.C.)police and fire departments res-cued two people from the Po-tomac River June 16.

Three good samaritans fromJBAB were also pulled from theriver by the rescue forces, ac-cording to sources at the scene.

JBAB-based Coast GuardStation Washington and NavalDistrict Washington Fire andEmergency Services (NDWF&ES)personnel teamed with D.C. Fireand Emergency Medical Services(D.C. FEMS) and MetropolitanPolice Department (MPD) boatsto perform the rescues off JBAB’sshoreline at approximately 6:20p.m.

JBAB-based Coast Guard Res-cue response boat 29107, fourJBAB DOD Police units, F&ESEngine Company 41, Tower Lad-der Company 21 and Battalion41, along with Hazmat Company43 from the adjacent Naval Re-search Laboratory, respondedto the scene and found the fivepeople in the water.

The two rescued people in-cluded an adult male and an

adult female. Both were initiallyaboard a boat operating on theriver. The female was taken to alocal hospital for further evalua-tion and treatment.

The male was evaluated atthe scene and released from theJBAB marina. The boat they wereaboard was taken in tow by anMPD boat and safely moored ata nearby marina.

A male Air Force lieutenantcolonel, a female retired Navycommander, and a male DOD ci-vilian employee, who were all onland at JBAB saw the distressedboaters and entered the water toprovide assistance, until the res-cue boats arrived.

Four other people were res-cued from the Potomac Riverearlier in the day. NDW F&ESEngine Company 752, based inCarderock, Maryland, assistedMontgomery County, Marylandand Fairfax County, VirginiaFire-Rescue and U.S. Park Policepersonnel in rescuing the peoplefrom the river near Carderock.

In addition to performingrescues, fight fires, mitigate haz-ardous materials incidents andprovide emergency medical ser-vices at naval installations, NDWF&ES personnel often assist localcommunities in providing thosesame essential services in orderto save lives and property.

Navy, District of Columbiafirefighters, Coast Guard andpolice pull five from river

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

A contract electrician installs motion and infrared occupancy sensors atJoint Base Anacostia-Bolling as part of the command’s efforts to reduceenergy consumption by approximately 75 percent.


BY ROBERT W. MITCHELLJOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-


Editor’s note: This story first ran in ourJuly 4, 2014 issue.

Six years after opening its doors offeringrespite recreational programs and activi-ties for the junior enlisted ranks, the LibertyCenter held an anniversary celebration withoutdoor games, free food and a raffle at JointBase Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) June 26.

JBAB Liberty Center, a Morale, Welfareand Recreation (MWR) quality of life pro-gram housed at JBAB’s Enterprise Hall,targets unaccompanied enlisted personnelfrom E-1 to E-6. Its main focus is on the 18-26 year-old service members.

On the grounds of Furnari Hall, home tothe Navy Ceremonial Guard at JBAB, Sailors,Airmen, Marines and Soldiers competed inSumo wrestling, bungee basketball and in-flatable activities set up by the Liberty Cen-ter.

The food served included barbecuechicken and ribs with cornbread and veg-etables.

“We are celebrating the opening of theLiberty Center. We are in our sixth year andthis event is a reward to the service mem-bers who come here and use our services,”said Liberty Center Assistant Manager Chel-ton Wynter.

“This is our way of saying thank you. Wedepend on how often people use us to stayopen,” he said.

Navy Ceremonial Guard members Sea-men Joshua Taione and Abdoul Adjanakrouspend time at the Liberty Center after theduty day. They appreciated the event andexpressed excitement about the outdooractivities.

“It’s a nice way to relax,” Taione said.Adjanakrou agreed. “I just came from a

two-hour workout and I was tired, but I saidlet me see what’s going over here,” he said.

Both Sailors go to the Liberty Center toplay soccer video games.

“I like the Liberty Center. I go there oftento play Joshua [Taione] in [Federation In-ternationale de Football Association] FIFAevery single day,” Adjanakrou said.

“We play FIFA every time we are in there,but now since it’s the FIFA World Cup, we

are also in there to watch the soccer gamestoo,” Taione said.

Navy Aviation Maintenance Administra-tionman Third Class James Brightwell alsoenjoyed the outdoor event.

“This is a great idea, a great way to geteverybody out of the barracks and out hav-ing some fun,” Brightwell said.

He said he wished the event had beenmarketed better to attract more people.

Marines at the celebration paid specialattention to the inflatable with multiple ob-stacles at the event.

“I am having a lot fun out here today. Iespecially like the inflatable Boot CampChallenge obstacle course,” said MarineLance Cpl. Jorge Gonzales-Acosta, a motortransportation driver with the 2nd Civil Af-fairs Group (CAG) at JBAB.

Gonzales-Acosta has been at JBAB forthree years and said he enjoys the sceneryat the installation.

“I like the view when I go running in themorning,” he said.

Marine Lance Cpl. Keith Deras, a fieldoperator with the 2nd CAG, lost his footingwhen the bungee cord he had been attachedto yanked him backward plunging him intothe soft inflatable floor.

“This is interesting. We’ve been playingsome snatch grab [bungee basketball] andthat was fun,” he said.

Like Gonzales-Acosta, Deras has been onJBAB for three years.

Liberty Center recognizes its anniversaryand its customers who utilize its services ev-ery year just before the Independence Daycelebration, according to Wynter.

“Participation at the center goes upand down. The Navy Ceremonial Guardincreases in size around the [presidential]inauguration years. During those years ournumbers at the center are very high. Butthat eventually changes as personnel moveout and go to a different duty station. Thenthose numbers start to go down,” he said.

Wynter called working at the center hisdream job because his customers sincerelyappreciate what he and other staff membersprovide for them.

“Doing this work is very rewarding for mebecause they truly appreciate it. They really

Liberty Center celebration bringspeople together at Joint Base

everyone received a participation medalas an added memento for the water-bound journey.

The event has become so popular that

Sheridan said some kids begin planningnext year’s regatta entry even before thisyear’s boat is out of the water.

“Everyone has so much fun with thisevent,” Sheridan said. “I love seeing allthe smiles on their faces every time wedo this. Of all the events we do all year,this is one of the ones I look most forwardto doing.”

BOATn continued from 1

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY ERIC D. RITTER

The cardboard boats prove to be sturdy vessels as contestants race from one end of theJoint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) pool to the other during the annual JBAB Youth Cen-ter Cardboard Boat Regatta Race, Labor Day.

BY SHAWN MILLER


PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Editor’s note: This story first ran in ourAug. 1, 2014 issue.

Two families were forced from their homesafter a fire struck two residences along MarchLane aboard Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling(JBAB), on the afternoon of July 26.

No injuries were reported, and the JointBase Housing Management Office and HuntMilitary Communities are joining the localcommunity in aiding and relocating those af-fected by the fire.

Employees at the base library nearby re-portedly spotted flames coming from one ofthe homes Saturday afternoon after hearingnoises in the vicinity, and immediately noti-fied the fire department. Emergency crewsarrived within minutes to battle the spread-ing fire.

Two homes were rendered uninhabitable,and a neighboring home sustained minor

damage to the siding, according to reports.After emergency crews extinguished the

blaze, housing officials, neighbors, and com-mand leadership arrived at the scene to offerassistance to the families.

“We were on-site,” said Iris Jones from theJBAB Housing Management Office.

“They contacted us when it happened, sowe went there to ensure they were going tobe able to have hotels or another apartmentto stay in.”

Jones said personnel from her office andHunt Military Communities, who owns thebuildings, stayed at the scene until everyonefound alternate housing accommodationswhile searching for more permanent homes.

“We’re always there for service membersand their families,” Jones said of the housingoffice. “We’re also setting up so [the commu-nity] can bring donations here to housing andwe’ll make sure the families get them. Thecommunity and the military commanders areall in support of that and seeing what we cando to ensure that the families continue to getwhat they need until they’re settled.”

Joint Base community aids fire victims

See CELEBRATION, Page 7

T6619010

Rockville


BY ERIC RITTERJOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-


Editor’s note: This storyfirst ran in our Oct. 3, 2014

issue.

Oktoberfest is a set ofdays, where just aboutanyone can feel a littlemore Bavarian. Joint BaseAnacostia-Bolling (JBAB)helped celebrate that heri-tage Sept. 26 at the Slip Inn,with traditional Germanmusic, food and, of course,beer.

This is the third yearthe event has been held atJBAB. The band, Heidi undHeimat Echo, outfitted witha variety of instrumentsfrom percussion, to hornsand bells, put on a showfor a crowd of all ages. Theband’s presence is uniquefor being on a military in-stallation, since most of themembers are actually re-tired U.S. military.

The event was also a bitof a homecoming for OlaKarabin and Stephen Kara-bin Sr. They have been inGermany over the past fewyears working for the U.S.government and have re-

cently moved to the Wash-ington area to continuework.

“It warms our heart tohear the music,” Stephensaid. “It’s nice to hear thosesounds again, and the loca-tion at the [JBAB] Slip Innmakes it even more enjoy-able.”

They agreed that JBABcould never truly match thesize of the actual Oktober-fest in Germany, but it didmatch it in spirit.

Oktoberfest is theworld’s largest funfair, heldannually in Munich, Ba-varia in Germany. It runsfor 16 days, from late Sep-tember to the first weekendin October, with millionsof people from around theworld attending the eventevery year. The festival hasbeen celebrated since 1810and is an important part ofBavarian culture.

For the dozens of peoplewho attended the fest atJBAB, they might be saying“danke schoen” to JBAB’sMorale, Welfare and Recre-ation division for taking thetime to host such a festiveevent.

Joint Base hosts Bavarian spirit with Oktoberfest

U.S NAVY PHOTO BY ERIC D. RITTER

The Heidi und Heimat Echo Band performs popular, traditional Bavarian songs to a crowd of JBAB revelers at the Slip Inn,Sept. 26, to usher in the Oktoberfest celebration.

work hard, especially, theCeremonial Guard whoperform at different cere-monies and funerals. Theyare basically the face of theNavy and the Air Force, be-cause we have some fromthe Air Force Honor Guardhere too,” Wynter said.

“You hear a lot of thankyous here and you knowthey really appreciate whatwe are doing. It makes myjob very rewarding,” hesaid.

wings with the U.S. Navy inSeptember 1992. He flew theEA-6B Prowler with VAQ-134and was the training officerfor VAQ-131. He deployedto the Arabian Gulf with theUSS Constellation.

He was the deputy leadplanner for the U.S. Euro-pean Command in Stuggart,Germany and also served asthe Naval Aviation Congres-sional liaison inWashington,D.C. Calandra welcomedhis successor and expressedgreat confidence in him.

“There is no doubt in mymind that you are going totake this installation to newheights of excellence. Youhave a great team here andyou, my friend, are a greatleader. I wish you all the bestand hope you have at least asmuch fun here as I have,” hesaid.

Calandra, a native ofCresson, Pa., earned hisflight wings in May 1998 andheld numerous positionsbefore coming to JBAB. Heserved with the Silver Foxesof VA-155 and the main bat-tery of VA-196. He transi-tioned to the EA-6B Prowlerand later deployed with the

Scorpions of VAQ-132, theYellow Jackets of VAQ 138and the Lancers of VAQ-131.

He commanded the Cou-gars of VAQ-139 and servedas the operations officer forthe USS GeorgeWashington.

Joint Base Vice Com-mander Air Force Col. MikeSaunders called the cer-emony a “bitter sweet day”with themoving on of a greatleader in Calandra and theincoming of another inMays.

“I look forward to Capt.Mays’ leadership and sup-porting him as his new dep-uty,” Saunders said.

COMMANDERn continued from 1

CELEBRATIONn continued from 6

1042243

Military Spouses can get FREEcareer training with MyCAA funding.

Train online in healthcare, technology,or administration and prepare to earn

$30,000-$50,000/year.

Visit CareerStep.com/spouseor call 1-866-203-1822 today!

SECURITY OFFICERSNorthernVirginia

APPLY IN PERSON NO PHONE CALLSMon-Thurs, 10am-4pm

Guardsmark, LLC14120 Parke-Long Ct. #201, Chantilly, VA 20151

VA Lic 11-1195 / EOE

ImmediateOpenings For:

• UNARMEDsecurity officerswithDoDSECRETSecurity Clearance - TS&Secret. FT & PTweekend positions. Prior security,military or law enforcement experience desirable.

• UNARMEDsecurity officers for FT & PTweekend positions. Prior experience desirable.

For employment onemust be a US citizen, English proficient w/ good computer skills, 21 years orolder w/ HS diploma/GED& drug free with no criminal record.Weprovideweekly pay, healthbenefit options,matching 401k, tuition reimbursement and uniforms.

1050315


Documents

Jbjournal 010915