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Vol. 6, No. 5 February 6, 2015

Editor’s Note - This story origi-nally appeared in the Feb. 5, 2010issue of the Joint Base Journal. Thisweek marks the fifth anniversary ofthe consolidation of Naval SupportFacility Anacostia and Bolling AirForce Base. The two separate, butadjoining military installationswere consolidated in 2010 basedon the recommendations of the2005 Base Realignment and Clo-sure Commission (BRAC). JBAB be-came one of 12 joint bases formedthroughout the country as a resultof the 2005 BRAC.

BY MARILYN C. HOLLIDAY

11TH WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE

Feb. 1 marks the first day of theinitial operational capability phaseof the joint basing implementationprocess for Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling.

In commemoration of the his-torical event, Air Force and Navy

members greeted Anacostia andBolling employees and residents atbase entry gates today. The eventwas followed by a symbolic hand-shake between the two command-ers during a meeting that includedleaders from all associate units.

“We are all in - one team mov-ing forward,” Air Force Col. CedricGeorge, 11th Wing commander,said. “The Air Force and the Navyare in the middle of a deliberateprocess to vet all functions, lever-aging the best practices of bothservices to guarantee there’s nodecrease in service or care to ouroutstanding customers. Custom-ers may see a different face or uni-form, but the superior customerservice must remain the same, nomatter who is providing the ser-vice.”

Offices transitioning in duringthe next three months are: Admin-istrative Management and Execu-tive Office, Records Management,

Postal Services, Supply, Storageand Distribution (non-munitions),Installation Movement, Honorsand Protocol, Public Affairs, Man-agement Analysis, Airfield Opera-tions, Small Arms Range Manage-ment and 11th Services Divisionmembers and Navy Morale, Wel-fare and Recreation.

“We are all working hard to setup Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling formission success,” Navy Capt. JohnSears, Naval Support Washingtoncommanding officer, said. “TheAir Force and the Navy will worktogether throughout the imple-mentation process to ensure wemaintain or improve quality of lifeand our sense of community.”

IOC kicks off the transition thatwill be completed by full opera-tional capability, which is Oct. 1,2010. The period between IOC and

One teammoving forward; Anacostia, Bolling begin transition to joint baseFrom the Archives

U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO BY THOMAS DENNIS

Navy Capt. John Sears (right), Naval Support Washington commandingofficer, shakes hands with Bob Burkel of Burkel Construction, inside theJoint Visitors’ Center on Bolling Air Force Base. Captain Sears and Col.Cedric George (center), 11th Wing commander, welcomed base workersand visitors as a symbolic gesture Feb. 1, 2010, kicking off the start ofthe joint basing process.

BY BRIAN LESHAK

NAVSEA PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Forty-three million seconds,725,000 minutes, 12,000 hours, 504days, 72 weeks or one year, fourmonths and seventeen days. How-ever the time is interpreted, it is along time to be away from home,but that is how long employeesfrom the Naval Sea Systems Com-mand (NAVSEA) have spent awayfrom theirs, since the tragic shoot-ings of Sept. 16, 2013 at the Wash-ington Navy Yard (WNY).

NAVSEA Commander Vice Adm.William Hilarides officially openedthe doors to the command’s newlyrenovated workplace during a chris-tening ceremony held Feb. 2 on thesteps of the Humphreys Building,Building 197.

“Seventeen months ago we gotknocked down. But, we didn’t staydown. We returned to work, keptNAVSEA going, supported thefleet, the Navy and each other,”said Hilarides during the christen-ing ceremony.

“We did so thanks to numerouspeople both at the Navy Yard andin the neighborhood. Though to-day is about looking forward andgetting back to where we belong,we’ll never forget those we lostthat terrible day. They will alwaysremain a part of us, the Navy, andNAVSEA.”

Following Sept. 16, employeeswere displaced across the Wash-ington D.C. metro area as authori-ties conducted a multi-monthinvestigation inside Building 197.A decision was quickly made torenovate the building upon con-clusion of the investigation, but itwould be more than a year beforethe workforce could return.

With employees working inborrowed workspaces in neigh-boring commands or teleworkingfrom home, NAVSEA leadershipworked feverishly to find a way tobring the workforce back togetherunder one roof until the Hum-phreys Building could be repairedand renovated.

Coincidentally, just a few blocksaway, at Buzzard Point in South-west Washington, D.C., membersof the U.S. Coast Guard were va-cating their headquarters buildingand moving to a new location.

NAVSEA leadership workedwith the General Services Admin-istration to put together an occu-pancy agreement allowing NAV-SEA to temporarily move into thebuilding. The 850,000-square footbuilding, dubbed by employees as“NAVSEA West,” would serve as atemporary workplace for nearly2,800 employees until renovations

NAVSEA employees return to Navy Yard home

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY SCOTT ADAM WEBB

Beverly Hilarides, in the time-honored tradition of Navy shipbuilders, christens the Humphreys Building, Building197, during a ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard. The event marks the first time employees are returningto work in the building nearly 17 months since the tragic events of Sept. 16, 2013. See NAVY YARD, Page 4

See TRANSITION, Page 6

2 Friday, February 6, 2015 Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Joint Base Journal

BY JEREMY K. JOHNSONJOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Sergeant Bianca Burgos tookover the role of Joint Base Anacos-tia-Bolling (JBAB) crime preven-tion officer Dec. 28.

The crime prevention officerworks with the community andbase security to implement plansand policies aimed at reducingcrime and keeping JBAB’s employ-ees, personnel and residents safe.

Burgos began her career in se-curity as an Airman with Air Forcesecurity forces. After completingher service at nearby Joint BaseAndrews, she obtained a degree incriminal justice.

She came to JBAB about a yearago where she served as a memberof the base police, working shifts atthe gates and patrolling the streets.Before taking over the crime pre-vention program, she was promot-ed from corporal to sergeant.

For Burgos, a 25-year-old na-tive of Brooklyn, New York, the ap-pointment is the next step in hercareer at JBAB and with it, she’sgot her hands full.

“I work with the reports andanalysis section, which is Mrs. Eliz-abeth,” she explained. “She’ll sendme over stats and certain thingsthat happen on base like larcenies,issues that happen in the fitnesscenter, things being stolen, vehicletraffic parking issues, breaking andentering - all those things.”

Prevention involves outreach toschool-age children through pro-grams like McGruff the Crime Dog.

“We’ll get a volunteer to dressup and we’ll go out to the youthcenter like we did [Jan. 23], andwe’ll do a safety presentation,” shesaid. “We’ll talk to the kids aboutsafety precautions at home, out-side (e.g., if they see a weapon),bullying - things like that. The‘before’ fact of crime, you couldsay, and how to prevent certainthings.”

Crime prevention program out-reach also extends to residents andbase workers. One of the ways she

says this will happen is throughcommunity town hall meetings.

“Reaching out to the residentsand establishing community meet-ings will allow them to expresstheir concerns to us, so that we canput preventative stuff in place andwork with them to address a lot oftheir issues,” she added.

“This can be graffiti and van-dalism that they might have in theneighborhood they’re living in,traffic issues (people who are con-stantly speeding on a specific road

or during a specific time), maybeeven issues with their neighbors.A lot of the time, they either don’treport it, or if they do get reported,they’re not really followed up on.So, I can go out and follow up andsee if there are any other issues.”

As an example of what basepolice and leadership can addressto meet everyone’s safety needs,Burgos noted that vehicle entryprocedures are commonly misun-derstood. She plans to incorporatethis topic into the next town hall,happening this month.

“One of the common errors ispeople thinking that if their visi-tors and guests are following intheir car behind them, that it’s okto just ‘follow on’ without goingthrough the pass procedure,” saidBurgos. “It’s an easy mistake. Ithappens a lot, but, that’s not howwe’re supposed to address it. Youcan’t just ‘follow on’ behind theescort. You still have to go throughthe pass procedure.”

The primary way she’ll bereaching out to JBAB residents inbetween town halls is through apartnership with the base housingoffice.

“If I have a big message to giveout to the residents - maybe anupcoming meeting,” she said, “Iwill work with [the housing office],since they are able to send outmass emails to their residents.”

Because she’s new to the job,Burgos said she’s a little intimidat-ed by the work ahead of her.

“Other crime prevention andpolice services programs are usu-ally manned by three or more peo-

ple. I know over at Andrews - whereI still have friends from when I wasstationed there - their police pro-gram is crime prevention and it’smanned by three sergeants,” sheoffered. “I’m a one-man unit heretaking over the whole thing, and,with it being fairly new, it’s a lot ofbuilding from scratch. There’s a lotof coming up with my own ideasand networking.”

Despite that feeling, she wasquick to point out her time at JBABas an advantage - noting that herexperience here will work in herfavor.

“I think it’ll definitely be ben-eficial. Working the gates and theroad, I’ve had the chance to meetpeople who come through the gateand network,” she said. “It willhelp me with this because a lot ofit is just reaching out to other baseresidents and base workers. A lotof times when I go to introducemyself as the new crime preven-tion officer, they’ll say ‘Hey I re-member you from the gate’ or ‘Iremember you - you respondedhere.’ It builds a positive relation-ship with them.”

Burgos said this is the rightplace for her and fits with her ca-reer path, one she’s been on sinceshe was very young.

“Since I was little, I’ve had thepolice mindset - that I alwayswanted to grow up and be a cop. Ijoined the military, security forcesin the Air Force, and when I got outof course I wanted to stay in thesame career field. So I went federaland that’s what brought me hereto JBAB.”

Police sergeant takes over crime prevention at JBAB

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY NICOLE M. WOODS

Sgt. Bianca Burgos, JBAB crime prevention officer, speaks with childrenas part of a McGruff the Crime Dog outreach event at JBAB Youth Center,Jan. 23.

Military Extension InternshipProgram tours JBAB

U.S. NAVY PHOTOS BY NICOLE M. WOODS

Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Bill Tortolano, a violinist with Air ForceStrings, guides college interns on a tour of the band’s facility Jan. 28while teaching them about the Air Force’s rich history and traditions inmusic. The group came to Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling as a part of theMilitary Extension Internship Program (MEIP). The program helps univer-sity students gain professional skills through unique, real-world work ex-periences with military child and youth programs as they embark on a ca-reer at a military installation. For most of the interns this was their firsttime on a military installation. Participants were given a “windshield”tour of the base with stops at the Air Force Honor Guard, Child Develop-ment Center II and Youth Center.

BY NICOLE M. WOODS

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Pregnancy and childbirth canbe an overwhelming experience,but knowing maternity care pro-cedures and where you will delivershouldn’t be.

Mothers living at Joint BaseAnacostia-Bolling (JBAB) can ex-pect to receive the majority of theirroutine care at the base clinic, withthe exception of a few visits to Mal-colm Grow Medical Clinics andSurgery Center located 12 milesaway at Joint Base Andrews, anddelivery at Fort Belvoir Commu-nity Hospital, 13 miles away.

“They don’t have to go off-base to receive most of their care,just a small amount,” said CathyDeMichiei, woman’s health nursepractitioner with the 579th Medi-cal Group.

Expecting mothers will meettheir Primary Care Manager (PCM)for their initial exam at JBAB andreceive all pertinent informationregarding their pregnancy andscheduling subsequent appoint-ments.

After the initial exam, moth-

ers are then referred to the clinicat Andrews for an OB (obstetricsand gynecology) orientation andeducation overview, in addition totaking an ultrasound.

“We will follow them clearthrough their pregnancy un-til they are at 36 weeks,”saidDeMichiei, “then we send themover to Andrews for the last fewvisits, before they deliver, be-cause the clinic here does nothave non-stress tests or ultra-sound machines yet.”

DeMichiei explained that oncea mother has her educationalmeetings out of the way and hasmet with a nutritionist, she willreceive additional informationabout labor and delivery, babyboot camp, and a tour of the FortBelvoir hospital.

“We also provide them withtheir pre-admission paperworkso that everything is taken careof ahead of time, and to make thetransition very smooth for them,”she said.

The clinic at JBAB also pro-vides pre-conception counselingand pre-conception care, as wellas starting mothers on prenatalvitamins.

After delivering, new mothersreturn to JBAB for all post-partumcare where their newborns willbe seen at the pediatric clinic onbase.

With the help of an electronicmedical record accessed by allthree medical facilities, the moth-er’s primary care team is in con-stant communication, explainedNurse and Flight Commander forMedical Services, Air Force Maj.Karri Roman.

“Most expectant parents justwant to have a sense of under-standing, and that’s the key,”Roman added. “When you findthat provider that listens to you,you develop that rapport andcomfort, and the important thingfor patients to remember is thatthese providers are highly trainedand here to help.”

According to DeMichiei,knowing what to expect when itcomes to maternity care is essen-tial, because prenatal care is veryimportant for the health of thebaby. If the mother understandswhat’s available to her and whather options are, she can make thebest choices for her.

Maternity care proceduresfor mothers at JBAB

3Friday, February 6, 2015Joint Base Journal Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling

BY ERIC D. RITTERJOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The healthy spiritual well-being ofservice members isn’t a new conceptto the military. Mental health andspiritual programs have been aroundfor years for the military. They’ve im-proved greatly in scope and accessi-bility as issues like PTSD continue tobe identified as major negative im-pacts on a service member’s careerand personal life. However, not everyservice member is aware of all theprograms that are offered to them.

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling(JBAB) Chapel sponsors dozens ofretreats a year through the CREDOprogram (Chaplain’s Religious En-richment Development Operation) tohelp address many issues and to en-rich the lives of service members andtheir families.

“CREDO actually began in the1970s in San Diego as a way for troopsreturning from Vietnam to grow emo-tionally,” said JBAB Chaplain andCREDODirector Navy Cmdr. Bill Mid-dleton. “Back then, the CREDO acro-nym stood for Chaplain’s Responseto the Emerging Drug Order. It wassimply a small program that had orga-nized trips into the mountains aroundSan Diego where the service memberscould go to find amore tranquil place.It has grown so much since then.”

He added, “CREDO is on everyNavy base and major Marine Corpsfacility now.”

There are three major CREDO re-treats offered. There’s the PersonalResiliency Retreat, Marriage Enrich-ment Retreat and one for dealingwith PTSD. Middleton explained thatCREDO retreats are open to all activeservice members, reserve componentmembers on active orders and theirfamilies.

The Marriage Enrichment Retreat,similar to the Army and Air Force’sStrong Bonds Workshop, focuses ondeepening a married couple’s com-mitment and self-understanding ofeach other. “We have about 18 of thosea year that accommodate 15 coupleseach,” Middleton said. “We hold theretreats at [a hotel] in Crystal City withthe room and food included at no costto those attending. We do these eventsoff-site in civilian clothes, and we use

first names, because we don’t wantthe attendees to have work on theirmind while at the retreat.”

The second retreat is the PersonalResilience Retreat. Middleton said it isgeared more toward the single servicemember.

“We go on trips to areas away fromthe city so that participants are pro-vided a stress-free space and giventhe opportunity for self-reflection onthemselves,” he said.

At those two retreats, participantsanalyze the Myers & Briggs personal-ity test, which is administered at reg-istration, to get a feel as to who theyare. They are then separated into like-minded personality groups to discussthe strengths and challenges withtheir personality types.

The third retreat is for PTSD and isheld in Annapolis, Maryland. It is coor-dinated with Navy BUMED (Bureau ofMedicine and Surgery) and the WalterReedNationalMilitaryMedical Center.

“This retreat focuses on thosewith significant PTSD,” Middletonsaid. “We need to make sure thesefolks adapt better in their home life.”Middleton added that those retreatsare much smaller than the other ones.“We do four or five of these retreatsa year with much fewer people. Wefound it’s more effective for those suf-fering from PTSD to work in smallergroups. It’s not very healthy to havetoo many severe PTSD sufferers in aroom at the same time.”

The chapel also offers several otherspiritual and personal-growth classeslike suicide awareness and preventionclasses, which are offered to com-mands upon request.

Middleton said sign up for the re-treats is easy.

“All you need to do is contactsomeone at the Chapel, either byphone, email or in person. Then wewill send you a registration form aswell as the link to the Myers & Briggstest to complete before you come tothe retreat.”

Middleton stressed that eventhough the retreats are of no cost tothe service member or family mem-bers, they are unable to accommodatechildcare arrangements for attendees.

For more information or to signup for a retreat, call the JBAB Chapel,(202) 767-5900/5902 or email, [email protected].

JBAB Chapel offers retreatsto combat life’s stressors

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Washington Wizards cheerleaders,mascot visit JBAB Youth Center

To kick off the beginning of JBAB’s Military YouthAthletic Conference basketball season, membersof the NBA Washington Wizards organizationcame to the JBAB Youth Center gym to put ona pep rally to get the kids, coaches and parentsexcited to kick off the season. The Wizard’s cheer-leaders, the Wizard Girls, cheered on the playersand crowd and posed for pictures while the Wiz-ards’ mascot, G-Wiz, delivered some laughs andsome motivation for the young JBAB dribblers. Tocap off the evening, the players and their familieswere treated to an assortment of giveaways.

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY ERIC D. RITTER


Boss and Buddy event held at BollingClub

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY NICOLE M. WOODSAir Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Kloeppel connects with newly pro-

moted Air Force Tech Sgt. Jason Berg and his fiancé, Jennifer Covino,during a Boss and Buddy event Jan. 30, held at Bolling Club’s Wing Bar& Grill.

Boss and Buddy is a military tradition that provides an informal op-portunity for senior leadership and supervisors to connect with junior-enlisted airmen, while also celebrating their recent promotions and ac-complishments, over food and refreshments.

“It’s a way for us to establish that camaraderie and to build that bondof a military workmanship,” said Kloeppel.

Berg said it’s a nice event because junior-enlisted airmen frequentlydo not get a chance to connect with senior leadership.

“There is a bunch of leadership here that I don’t get to see often, thatare higher up in my chain of command, so it’s good to hear their insighton things - and even just to talk to them,” explained Berg. “I was justtalking to Chief Kloeppel and he’s prior weapons like I was. So, it’s kindof nice because otherwise you probably wouldn’t get to talk about thatwith them.”

were completed. “The buildingreally fell into our laps and itcould not have come at a bettertime,” said Hilarides.

With employees back togetherunder one roof, the temporarymove to NAVSEA West was sym-bolic of the workforce collectivelytaking their first step forward to-gether. The year that followedwould prove difficult for many,both emotionally and logistically.

“We’ve been here for a littlemore than a year now and we’veobviously had our challenges,coming and going, but it’s been agood year, a year to prepare our-selves, both spiritually or emo-tionally to go back,” said Capt.Karin Vernazza, director, NAV-SEA Total Force Management,

one of the NAVSEA employeeswho returns to the Navy Yard thisweek. “I believe we’re strongerand better prepared to handle thechallenges ahead.

“Over the past year we havegrown closer as a result of theincident and we are commit-ted to our mission to get the jobdone. That’s what we’re all about,supporting the fleet, so now it isabout going back to where we be-long - in the Navy Yard.”

NAVSEA’s workforce will con-tinue to transition back to theNavy Yard in the coming weeks.The last wave of employees isscheduled to return by the end ofMarch. While it won’t be the firsttime many employees have beenin the building, it will have a newlook and feel.

In addition to repairing thedamage, building renovationswere also made. They include anew main entrance, a remem-

brance area and redesigned atri-ums. NAVSEA’s renovation teamalso made a concerted effort tomaintain the historical facade ofthe building.

Hilarides explained thatamong his priorities of helpingto restore normalcy, he wantedto ensure the building had a newsense of space, felt safer andbrighter for employees and alsohad a space for employees to re-flect.

“The Remembrance Area in-side the building is the physicalmanifestation of that truth. It’salso a place where those of uswho were physically and emo-tionally affected by the 16th cango for quiet reflection and heal-ing,” said Hilarides. “Getting tothis day hasn’t been easy. It’sbeen a long road - physically,mentally and emotionally butwe’re back. Our work home iscomplete.”

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COURTESY OF THE JOINTBASE ANACOSTIA-

BOLLING SAFETY OFFICE

Carbon monoxide (CO) is agas. It has no odor and it is poi-sonous. It can make a person feelsick and it can be deadly. In thehome, heating and cooking devic-es that burn fuel can be sourcesof CO. It is called the silent killerbecause the gas cannot be seen orsmelled. Take action to stay safefrom CO positioning.

Carbon monoxide alarms• CO alarms should be in-

stalled outside each sleepingarea. Install alarms on every levelof the home. It is best to use in-terconnected alarms so that whenone sounds, all CO alarms in thehome sound.

• Follow the instructions onthe package to properly install theCO alarm.

• Test CO alarms at least onceeach month.

• Replace CO alarms accordingto the instructions on the pack-age.

• Know the sounds the COalarm makes. It will sound if COis detected. It will make a differ-ent sound if the battery is low orif it is time to get a new CO alarm.

• If the battery is low, replaceit.

• If the CO alarm sounds, youmust get fresh air. Move out-doors, by an open window or nearan open door. Make sure every-one in the home gets to fresh air.Call the fire department from afresh air location. Stay there untilhelp arrives.

Prevent Carbonmonoxide poisoning

• When warming a vehicle,move it out of the garage. Donot run a fueled engine indoors,

even if the garage doors are open.Make sure the exhaust pipe of arunning vehicle is not blocked.Clear snow away from the pipe.

• During and after a snow-storm, make sure vents for thedryer, furnace, stove and fireplaceare clear of snow build-up.

• Clear all debris from the dry-er, furnace, stove, and fireplacevents.

• A generator should be usedoutdoors. Use in a well-ventilat-ed location, away from windows,doors, and vent openings.

• Gas or charcoal grills canproduce CO. Only use them out-side.

• Have heating equipment andchimneys inspected by a pro-fessional every year before coldweather sets in.

• Open the damper when us-ing a fireplace for adequate ven-tilation.

• Never use your oven or stoveto heat your home.

Carbonmonoxide safety tips

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THEUNITED STATES OF AMERICA

In the United States, cardio-vascular disease — includingheart disease, stroke, and highblood pressure — is respon-sible for one out of every threedeaths. It is the number one killerof American women and men,and it is a leading cause of seri-ous illness and disability. Acrossour Nation, we have lost devotedmothers and fathers, loved sib-lings, and cherished friends tothis devastating epidemic. Dur-ing American Heart Month, aswe honor their memories, let usrecommit to improving our hearthealth and continuing the fightagainst this deadly disease, forourselves and our families.

Americans of all backgroundscan be at risk for heart diseaseand stroke — and nearly half of alladults have at least one major riskfactor. However, individuals whoare at high risk often do not know

it, and data suggest that manypeople who experience suddencardiac death do not act on earlywarning signs. That is why it isimportant to understand the riskfactors for cardiovascular disease,such as obesity, inactivity, anddiabetes, and to keep your bloodpressure and cholesterol undercontrol. By maintaining a healthydiet, getting regular exercise,and not smoking, you can con-trol risk factors and help protectyour heart. To learn more aboutcardiovascular health, talk withyour healthcare provider and visitwww.CDC.gov/heartdisease.

My Administration is commit-ted to leading a new era of medi-cine — one that delivers the righttreatment at the right time — andto ensuring Americans live longer,healthier, more productive lives.That is why earlier this year, I an-nounced the Precision MedicineInitiative. This bold new effortwill revolutionize how our Nationfights disease by investing in re-

search that will enable cliniciansto tailor treatments to individualpatients. Additionally, in 2011 welaunched Million Hearts, an un-precedented effort that is bring-ing together Federal Agencies,non-profit organizations, andprivate-sector partners to pre-vent 1 million heart attacks andstrokes by 2017. We are workingto enhance clinical care, bolsterdisease prevention programs, andempower individuals and com-munities to make healthy choic-es, demonstrating that improvingthe health system can save lives.More information on these im-portant initiatives is available atwww.NIH.gov/precisionmedicineand www.millionhearts.HHS.gov.

At the same time, First LadyMichelle Obama’s Let’s Move!initiative is encouraging youngpeople to develop heart-healthyhabits from an early age, and theAffordable Care Act is allowingmore families to access quality,affordable health care. New pro-

tections under the law requiremost insurance plans to coverrecommended preventive ser-vices without copays, and theyprevent insurers from denyingcoverage due to a pre-existingcondition like heart disease.

On Friday, February 6, Mi-chelle and I invite all Americansto join in marking National WearRed Day. By wearing red, we helpraise awareness of cardiovascu-lar disease and provide an im-portant reminder that it is nevertoo early to take action to protectour health. This month, let usreaffirm our resolve to fight thisepidemic and continue our workto build a brighter future for ourfamilies.

In acknowledgement of theimportance of the ongoing fightagainst cardiovascular disease,the Congress, by Joint Resolutionapproved December 30, 1963, asamended (77 Stat. 843; 36 U.S.C.101), has requested that thePresident issue an annual proc-

lamation designating February as“American Heart Month.”

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACKOBAMA, President of the UnitedStates of America, do hereby pro-claim February 2015 as Ameri-can Heart Month, and I inviteall Americans to participate inNational Wear Red Day on Feb.6. I also invite the Governors ofthe States, the Commonwealth ofPuerto Rico, officials of other ar-eas subject to the jurisdiction ofthe United States, and the Ameri-can people to join me in recogniz-ing and reaffirming our commit-ment to fighting cardiovasculardisease.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I havehereunto set my hand this thirti-eth day of January, in the year ofour Lord two thousand fifteen,and of the Independence of theUnited States of America the twohundred and thirty-ninth.

BARACK OBAMA

Presidential Proclamation—AmericanHeartMonth 2015

Jan. 23 issue: In the story “Breast Cancer Support Group reachesout to JBAB community,” Demetrica Jefferis was identified as AirForce Master Sgt.; Jefferis is a Senior Master Sgt.

Jan. 30 issue: In the story “JBAB Police offer assistance at ‘RightPlace, Right Time,’” Malcolm X Blvd. was spelled incorrectly.

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Special EventsNavy-Air Force Half Marathon& Navy 5 Miler

MWR is excited to announce thatthe 4th Annual Navy-Air Force HalfMarathon and 12th Annual Navy5-Miler has opened registration!The half marathon and 5-miler willtake place at 7 a.m. on Sunday, Sept.20 on the grounds of the Washing-ton Monument in Washington, D.C.Register today for the best price!The Runner’s Expo and Packet Pick-Up are scheduled for Sept. 18-19.Visit navyhalf.com for more details.

Black History Month LuncheonFeb. 10 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Bol-

ling Club, Capital BallroomCelebrate a “Century of Black

Life, History, and Culture” at thisspecial awareness luncheon fea-turing guest speaker, Gen Larry O.Spencer, VCSAF. Tickets on salenow at Warfighter & Family Readi-ness, Brookley Ave, Bldg. P-12. Formore information please call 202-767-6794 or 202-767-7710. Walk-ins not accepted.

Paint NiteFeb. 12 | 6-8 p.m. | Bolling Club,

Wing’s LoungeBack by popular demand! Sip

cocktails with friends and unleashyour inner Picasso during PaintNite! Our master artist instructorwill guide you through your paint-ing so that you come up with yourown unique masterpiece. Com-plimentary hors d’oeuvres willbe available. Cost: $40 (Includeseverything you will need, canvas,paints, brushes and even a smock).Space is limited. Please call202-767-6794 to register.

DiningChampagne Sunday Brunch

Feb. 8 | 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | Bol-ling Club

Enjoy the BEST ChampagneBrunch in the capital region! ClubMembers: $17.95; Non-Members:$22.95

Valentine’s Day Dinner – Makeyour reservations today!

Feb. 14 | 5-8 p.m. | Bolling Club| 202.767.6794/6792

Meals include a complimentaryglass of wine. Meal selection mustbe made upon reservation.

Club Members: $85; Non-Mem-bers: $95, prices are per couple.

Meal Choice #1: TomatoBisque, Caprese Salad, Fried Lob-ster Ravioli, Beef Wellington andStrawberries and Cream

Meal Choice #2: Cream of As-paragus Soup, Baby Mixed GreenSalad in a Cucumber Bowl, BrieEn’Croute, Pan Seared Salmon andTart for All Seasons

Meal Choice #3: Cream of As-paragus Soup, Caesar Salad, PhyloWrapped Shrimp, Stuffed Breast ofChicken and Chocolate Baby BundtCake

Spinz at Potomac LanesBowling Center

Enjoy a new spin on food withhand-crafted burgers and sand-wiches, signature pizzas andwings. Spinz also offers a varietyof healthy and vegetarian menuitems such as the Greek salad,fresh veggies with hummus andthe Veggie Patch sub!

2-for-1 Steak NightEvery Thursday | 5-8:30 p.m. |

Bolling Club, Wings Bar & GrillChoose from a juicy 12oz rib

eye or New York strip steak, tossedor Iceberg wedge salad and bakedrusset potato, sweet potato, Frenchfries or rice pilaf and chef’s choicevegetables. Catch of the day orgrilled boneless chicken breast isalso available.

Club Members: $24.95 for twopeople; Non-Members: $24.95 perperson.

EntertainmentFirst Friday

Feb. 6 | 5 p.m.-12 a.m. | BollingClub, Washington Dining Room

Featuring DJ Bob Ski and freehors d’oeuvres from 5-7 p.m. forclub members! $10 for non-mem-bers.

Play Bingo at Potomac LanesWin up to $8,000 per game and

daily prizes! Sign up for VIP BingoPayer’s Card today at PotomacLanes!

Cosmic SaturdaysEvery Saturday | 8 p.m.-12 a.m.|

Potomac Lanes Bowling CenterUnlimited bowling and shoe

rental for only $15; $12 for activemilitary personnel and their fami-lies.

Recreation

Niagara Falls WeekendJune 11-15; Register by March 6

| ITT Office; 202-404-6576Spend the weekend in Niagara

Fall, Ontario Canada. Stay at theRadisson Hotel & Suites, overlook-ing Horseshoe Falls. Price includesmotor coach transportation and athree night hotel stay.

• Jacuzzi Suites (Couples only):$554

• Falls view Room: $515• City view Room: $438For more information contact

the ITT Office at 202-404-6576.

Woodshop Now Open!Arts & Crafts Center | 202-767-

6997 | Arnold Ave, Bldg. 4472The woodshop is now open

to all DOD ID cardholders everyTuesday and Thursday from 2-8p.m. and on Saturdays from 9a.m.-5 p.m. $5 per hour.

Framing Classes1st and 3rd Saturday every

month | 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. | 202-767-8560

Learn the tricks of the tradeby Magdalene’s Custom Framingso you can preserve your specialmemories. Cost $50, plus sup-

plies. Couples receive 10 percentoff class price. Also, stop by tocheck out the Valentine’s Day spe-cials!

Personalized GiftsGive that special someone a

unique gift with a personalizedmessage from the EngravingShop, located at Arts & Crafts,Bldg. 4472. Call 202-767-6997 forpricing and details.

Hit the SlopesRent or tune up your ski/snow-

board gear at Outdoor Recreation- 202-767-9136 / 202-369-7476.

Giovannoli Way, Bldg. 928

Ski/Snowboard EquipmentSnowboard Package (1st Day):

$25Ski Package (1st Day): $25.Additional days for each Pack-

age: $10Boots: $8Poles: $5Skis/Snowboard: $15Snow Shoes: $12Helmet: $2ServicesTuning: $10Edging: $8Waxing: $7Calibrating: $10Complete Tuning: $25

Child & Youth Programs

Mommy & Me YogaEvery Wednesday | 10:30 a.m.

| LibraryPlease bring your yoga mats

and enjoy this free program of-fered through MWR!

Video Game NightEvery Friday | 4:30-6:30 p.m.|

LibraryPlay games for Nintendo Wii,

PlayStation 3 or X-BOX 360 to-tally free!

Movie MadnessEvery Friday | 5 p.m. | Library,

Children’s RoomFeaturing a popular, Navy Mo-

tion Picture Service (NMPS) G,PG and occasionally PG-13 ratedmovie. Complimentary theaterstyle popcorn will be served. Anychild under the age of 10 mustbe accompanied by a parent orguardian at least 16 years of age.Weekly movies will be posted atthe circulation desk and outsidemobile marquee.

Youth Sports Registration

Little League BaseballSeason: March 16-June 20 |

Field #3Registration: Registration:

Jan. 1-Feb. 28 online at www.my-wfr.com

Cost: $50, includes jersey,pants and baseball cap

Challenger British SoccerCamp

Season: March 13-July 17 |Field #3

Registration: Jan. 1-Feb. 28 |

Register online at www.challeng-ersports.com

Cost: $175 half day; $250 fullday

Start Smart Baseball(Ages 3-5)

Season: March 20-April 24 |JBAB Tee Ball Field, GiesboroPark

Registration: Jan. 1-Feb. 28online at www.mywfr.com

Cost: Free

MYAC BaseballSeason: April 6-June 26 | Field

#3Registration: Jan. 1-Feb. 28

online at www.mywfr.comCost: $50, includes jersey,

pants and baseball cap

Liberty CenterEnterprise Hall, Bldg. 72 | 202-

685-1802Eligibility: E1-E6 Single, unac-

companied active duty military

Liberty Ski TripFeb. 7 | 9 a.m. | White Tail Ski

ResortJoin Liberty for our ski trip as

we venture to White Tail Ski Re-sort for a full day of hitting theslopes!

Walking Dead Watch PartyFeb. 8 | 6 p.m. | Liberty CenterCould you survive the Liberty

apocalypse? Join Liberty for themid-season primer of the Walk-ing Dead. Best dressed zombiewill win a prize. Test your skillsin Liberty Zombie Kill Contest.

Cooking with LibertyNew Orleans Style Feb. 10 |

5:30 p.m. | Enterprise Kitchen,Bldg. 72, 2nd floor

To celebrate Mardi Gras, Lib-erty will be serving up dishes bestknown in New Orleans. So let thegood times roll and join us forthis free cooking class.

Ice Skating in the City!Feb. 15 | 12 p.m. | $6Spend Valentine’s Day on

ice with the one who melts yourheart. Join Liberty for a day ofice skating and shopping at Pen-tagon Row. A great way to spendValentine’s weekend with the oneyou love.

Fitness & Sports

TRX Swing ChallengeFeb. 9 | 5 a.m.-8 p.m. | Fitness

Center I, 202-767-5895This is a full body exercise

challenge on the TRX suspensionbands. Participants will attemptto swing for 60 seconds with per-fect form.

Housing Services CenterHOMES.mil is a new official

Department of Defense (DOD)website, dedicated to helping ser-vice members, families, and DODcivilians find housing. www.cnic.navy.mil/HOMES.

Warfighter & Family Readiness Programs & EventsAll classes are open to active-

duty service members, spouses,retirees and civilians. To regis-ter, please call the Military andFamily Support Center, 202-767-0450. To view a completeschedule, visit MyWFR.comor the MWR Smartphone App,ABSalute. The Military FamilySupport Center is located at 118Brookley Ave., Bldg. 13, Suite100.

Employment Assistance/Transition Assistance

DTAPFeb. 6, 9 a.m.-10 a.m., Bldg.

13.

Resume Writing WorkshopFeb. 7, 9 a.m.-noon, Bldg. 13

VA I & IIFeb. 9, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.,

Bldg. 13

Transition GPSFeb. 9-13, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.,

Bldg. 13

Meet the EmployerFeb. 11, 8 a.m.-noon, Bolling

Club

Life SkillsTots, Tumble, & Talk

Feb. 10, 9:45-11:45 a.m.,Youth Center

Anger Management (part 2of 2)

Feb. 11, 9 a.m.-noon, Bldg.13

Tots, Tumble, & TalkFeb. 12, 9:45-11:45 a.m.,

Youth Center

Building HealthyRelationships

Feb. 12, 1-2 p.m., Bldg. 13

Personal FinancialManagement

Raising Financially Fit KidsFeb. 10, 230-3:30 p.m., Bldg.

13

Credit ManagementFeb. 11, 230-3:30 p.m., Bldg.

13

Car BuyingFeb. 12, 230-3:30 p.m., Bldg.

13

Relocation AssistanceRight Start

Feb. 11, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m.,Bldg. 13

VolunteersVolunteer Training

Feb. 10, 10 a.m.-noon, Bldg.13

Military & FamilySupport Center


BY JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Bolling Club will hold a “Wedding Expo” today to showcase itscatering and location services for weddings, conference, retirementsand other special events.

The event takes place today, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Capital Ball-room.

Admission is free and hors d’oeuvres will be served to showcasethe club’s catering menu.

For information on the Wedding Expo or the club’s services, con-tact Aurelia Glenn by email at [email protected].

Bolling Club Wedding Expo todayMax Impact performs live on local TV

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY ERIC RITTER

The United States Air Force Band’s rock group, Max Impact, performs for a live broadcast on local WJLA and News Channel 8at JBAB, Feb 4. The news outlets came to JBAB to interview the band about their role in supporting the Super Bowl openingceremony as well as discussing the overall mission of the band. A full story will be in the Feb. 13 issue of Joint Base Journal.

FOC is known as the implemen-tation phase.

“The implementation phaseallows the joint base commanderand supported component com-manders to work closely to inte-grate people into the joint basestructure while learning new jointbase processes,” Captain Searssaid.

Between IOC and FOC thereare about 285 Air Force memberswho will embed with the Navyfor joint basing and about 672 AirForce civilians who will transferto the Navy. The majority of Bol-

ling’s authorizations will supportthe joint base.

There are 22 Navy militarymembers and 441 Navy civilianswho will combine with the AirForce to create the joint base.

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling isone of 12 locations where DOD-defined installation managementfunctions will come together toform joint bases. By creating jointorganizational and basing solu-tions, DOD will facilitate multi-service missions, reduce waste,save money, and potentially freeup resources to recruit qual-ity people, modernize equipmentand infrastructure, and developthe capabilities needed to meet21st Century threats.

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

visit www.dcmilitary.com.

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BY DONNA CIPOLLONINAS PATUXENT RIVER

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

It’s everyone’s night-mare. But while the chanc-es of your encounteringan active shooter situationmay be slim, unfortunately,it’s not improbable.

The first thing to remem-ber are three simple words:escape, evade, engage.

“Get out as soon as youcan, any way you can,”said Capt. James Williams,Naval District Washingtonpolice training officer as-signed to NAS PatuxentRiver.

Williams suggests em-ployees familiarize them-selves with their work areaso they can develop theirown escape plan.

“In times of stress, evena familiar area can becomeunfamiliar,” he said. “Knowyour area well. Don’t justknow where doorways are,but locate windows, stair-wells or even a loading dockas a means of exit.”

If there’s an elevatornearby, don’t choose it asyour first method of escape.

“They’re slow and you’rein a confined space,” Wil-liams said. “You may notknow when the door willopen or who will be on theother side.”

Before leaving a buildingor area, try to take your cellphone and grab your ID ifpossible, but don’t spend alot of time doing so, Williamswarned.

If there is no route of es-

cape, then hide. “Leave aconference room or lunchroom, if possible” Williamssaid. “Rooms where largenumbers of people mightgather are what shooters lookfor. Hidewherever you can toavoid being seen.”

If hiding isn’t an option,then barricade yourself withwhatever is nearby.

“Know the furniture youcan move in your office, ifnecessary,” Williams said.“Block the doorway withdesks and file cabinets, butif that’s not possible, thenat least place debris in their

way. Think outside the box.Pile up chairs, boxes, books,computers, office machines- whatever might slow themdown. Block exterior win-dows also so no one can seeyou inside. Cover them withpaper, if necessary.”

While in hiding, work asa team but put someone incharge. If there’s anyone in-jured, do your best to helpthem and let police knowabout the situation, if youcan. Consider marking awindow somehow to identifywhere the injured party is lo-cated.

Gather information aboutthe shooter: Is there morethan one?What type of weap-ons? What are they wearing?Do you know their identity or

why they’re there?When security officers ar-

rive, ask them to slip an IDunder a doorway or phonedispatch and verify the of-

ficer’s name before lettinganyone inside.

Wherever you encounterpolice officers, cooperate ful-ly and follow their directionsto the letter. Don’t grab atanyone and do not interfere.

“When we enter a situa-tion like that,” Williams said,“we do not know what’s go-ing on and everyone is con-sidered a threat until it can besorted out. Youmay be askedto get down on the ground oreven be handcuffed. Cooper-ate for everyone’s safety.”

As an absolute last resort,you may be forced in somesituations to engage theshooter.

“Pick up anything you canto use as a weapon, but re-member you’re going into agun fight with basically yourbare hands,” Williams said.“If you decide to engage, thendon’t stop until that person isneutralized or disarmed be-cause, once you engage them,you become their target.”

To readmore about activeshooter preparedness, visittheDepartment ofHomelandSecurity website at www.dhs.gov/active-shooter.

Active shooter preparedness

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY DONNA CIPOLLONI

In the event of an active shooter situation at NAS Patuxent River, it’s not just security forces who need to be prepared. Ev-eryone should familiarize themselves with what they need to do by visiting www.dhs.gov/active-shooter.

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