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Vol. 6, No. 18 May 8, 2015

INSIDEOffice too hot?A/C is coming

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Defense Blvd.repairs underway

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USAF Bandto commemorate

VE Day

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U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY MICHELLE L. GORDON

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BY MASTER SGT.ANDY AXELRAD

U.S. AIR FORCE BAND

On Friday, May 8 and Satur-day, May 9, the Airmen of Notewill perform two concerts in com-memoration of the 70th Anniver-sary of Victory in Europe Day(VE Day).

On May 8, 1945, the Alliedforces accepted Germany’s un-conditional surrender, thus end-ing the Second World War in Eu-rope after five and a half yearsof devastating fighting. Fittingly,the Note will be donning “pinksand greens” uniforms for the per-formances and delving into theband’s expansive library of GlennMiller chestnuts to pay properhomage and celebrate “the great-est generation” with true authen-ticity. Friday’s one-hour con-cert begins at 10:30 a.m. on thegrounds of the beautiful WWIIMemorial at the National Mall.

Saturday’s concerts will beheld at the Smithsonian’s Nation-al Air and Space Museum’s Ste-ven F. Udvar-Hazy Center - oftenreferred to as the Air and SpaceMuseum Annex - in Chantilly,Virginia. Along with the Note’sspectacular music, spectators canenjoy displays that chronicle thehistory of man’s journey into theskies. Tying in with the theme ofthe concert, on May 8 formationsof World War II aircraft will flyover Washington, D.C., as part ofthe Arsenal of Democracy WorldWar II Victory Capitol Flyover. A

selection of the historic airplaneswill be on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center from 10 a.m. until2:30 p.m. on May 9.

The first museum concert be-gins at noon and will last approxi-mately 45 minutes. The secondshow, beginning at 2 p.m., is thecenterpiece and culmination ofthe Note’s weekend performanc-es. During this afternoon show,the Note’s members will have thegreat honor and privilege of play-ing for the Dallas/Fort Worth Hon-or Flight.

The Honor Flight Network is a

non-profit organization createdsolely to honor America’s veter-ans for all of their sacrifices. Theytransport war veterans to Wash-ington, D.C., from all over thecountry. Top priority is given tosenior veterans, mostly WWII sur-vivors, along with other veteranswho are terminally ill.

The Friday, May 8 concert issubject to cancellation due toweather. For up-to-the-minuteinformation, call 202-767-5658,watch the band’s Twitter feedand Facebook page, or visit theirhomepage, www.usafband.af.mil.

U.S. Air Force Band to commemorate VE Day

U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO

Col. Larry H. Lang, commander and conductor, addresses an Honor Flightfrom the Dallas/Fort Worth area during a recent building tour followed bya concert by the Airmen of Note. The Note will participate in two eventscommemorating the 70th Anniversary of VE Day at the WWII Memorialon Friday, May 8, and on Saturday, May 9, at the Smithsonian’s NationalAir and Space Musem’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia,including a performance for another Honor Flight from the Dallas/FortWorth area.

BY REAR ADM.MARKHAM K. RICH

COMMANDANT, NAVAL DISTRICT

WASHINGTON

Greetings Team 88,Like the Sailing Directions

publication that assists marinersin planning long voyages by aid-ing navigation along the way, thechief of naval operations’ “SailingDirections” lay out a course forthe Navy. The CNO Sailing Direc-tions can be interpreted as a user’sguide that outlines the Navy’s mis-sion and the CNO’s vision, tenets,and principles.

In this column, I will discusshow Naval District Washingtonaligns with the key tenets of CNO’sSailing Directions: WarfightingFirst, Operate Forward, and BeReady in supporting the Fleet,Fighter, and Family.

It is our job to ensure that wesupport the CNO and Navy’s pri-mary mission of warfighting byproviding sustainable facilitiesand responsible quality of life pro-grams so that our more than 200mission-oriented tenet commandscan focus on their operational mis-sions.

Warfighting FirstTwo great examples of Warf-

ighting First are the mission activi-ties at Naval Air Station PatuxentRiver and Naval Support Activity(NSA) South Potomac. NAS Patux-

ent River is the Navy’s premier-flight-test and evaluation centerand remains one of the most vitalNavy shore installations today.Every aircraft flown by the Navyis developed and tested at NASPatuxent River first.

Key technological capabilitiesthat will define the future fleetare being designed and developedtoday at NSA South Potomac. Sci-entists and engineers are lendingtheir knowledge, expertise, andinnovation so that our nation isnever outflanked by adversar-ies. NSA South Potomac supportsWarfighting First through researchand development that anticipatesthe needs of the next generation’swarfighter.

NSA South Potomac is the Na-vy’s principal proving ground forproofing and testing every major

naval gun and all ammunitionssupplied to the fleet. Dahlgren’sPotomac River Test Range is theonly over-water test range in theNavy and provides the perfect en-vironment to test every gun thatgoes on a Navy ship.

Naval Support Activity Wash-ington is home to some of theNavy’s largest headquarters com-mands, including the Naval SeaSystems Command and the NavalSurface Warfare Center Carderockwhere testing is done for all newships and submarines. In manyways, Navy warfighting begins atNDW.

Operate ForwardWhen the CNO says operate

forward, he means that we havea global maritime mandate. Weare at our best when we are outand about and able to provide off-shore options to the president.That’s what we have been doingfor more than 230 years and that’swhat we will continue to do in thefuture.

Did you know that there areoperations abroad that are direct-ly supported here in this region?The unmanned air system knownas Broad Area Maritime Surveil-lance-Demonstrator, or BAMS-D,resides at NAS Patuxent River andsupports the U.S. Fifth Fleet whileconcurrently completing mainte-nance and test operations at NAS

Patuxent River. Since arrival intheater in January 2009, BAMS-Dhas flown more than 15,000 hoursin support of global operations.

The region’s Afghanistan/Pakistan Hands program providestraining and administrative sup-port to over 100 “hands.” Programpersonnel typically complete six toeight months of language, cultural,and combat training before a 10-to 12-month deployment - bootson ground in Afghanistan or Paki-stan.

Be ReadyReadiness is the critical link

that achieves the Navy’s purposeand ensures that Navy meets itsmandate. The Be Ready tenet isabout building competency, profi-ciency and resiliency in our units,the weapons systems they use tocarry out the mission, as well asthe individual Sailors, Navy civil-ians and families that make up thefinest Navy on Earth.

Great examples of this tenet canalso be found at every NDW instal-lation. NSA Bethesda facilitatesexcellence in patient care, train-ing and education for current andfuture leaders in military medicinefor all military services and criticalresearch that charts the course ofmilitary medicine.

Being ready also means prepar-ing the leaders of tomorrow, whichis being done every day at NSA An-

napolis. By providing world-classservices, a safe working environ-ment, quality of life, emergencymanagement, fire protection, airand port operations, human re-sources and advanced trainingfacilities the U.S. Naval Academyleadership can focus on its mis-sion of developing midshipmenmorally, mentally and physically,and equipping them to becomethe Navy’s future leaders.

At Joint Base Anacostia-Bollingall five military service branchesare represented as well as a civil-ian workforce of nearly 1,400. Thediversity of joint and interagencymissions supported at JBAB andworking together to achieve a com-mon goal, exemplifies “Be Ready.”

Whether you are an air trafficcontroller at NAS Patuxent River,a management analyst at NDWheadquarters, or a child care work-er at NSA Annapolis, the CNO’sSailing Directions are relevant foryou and should be a guide in everydecision you make and every ac-tion you take. As you do your job,try to think about how what youdo fits into the bigger picture ofthe CNO tenets: Warfighting First,Operate Forward, and Be Ready.Our contributions to the fleet,family, fighter are how we achievethe CNO’s vision.

Thank you for what you do andyour professionalism. You are do-ing a great job, Team 88.

Commandant’s Corner: Sailing Directions

BY JEREMY K. JOHNSONJOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Every year, semi-annual sea-sonal changes start to affect of-fice temperatures and the com-fort level of the employees whooccupy those spaces.

In the winter, those officesturn a bit chilly. In spring, theystart to feel a bit too toasty.

In many buildings across JointBase Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB),what may seem like a simple flipof a switch to make the environ-ment consistently comfortableis actually a carefully calculatedprocess driven by a combina-tion of factors. Because of theperceived lag between outsidetemperatures and indoor adjust-ments, employees may wonderwhen the change from one tem-perature control to the other willtake place.

According to Tim Min, Instal-lation Energy Manager at JBABPublic Works Department, be-fore air conditioning (A/C) canbe turned on, the heat has to beturned off. The timing of this isdictated by outside tempera-tures. Policy set by Commander,Navy Installation Commands(CNIC), requires that outside

temperatures reach a daytimehigh of 60 degrees and an eveninglow above 50 degrees for five con-secutive days.

After heating has been dis-continued for the season, certaincriteria have to be met before theA/C can be rolled out.

“First,” he said, “we have tocheck the chill water system forleaks. It comes from Building 8and still connects to many build-ings on base. That period be-tween heat and A/C is specificallyset aside to give us time to makeany necessary repairs.”

“I’m happy to report that thisyear, we have zero repairs tomake,” he added.

He continued, “The systemswitch over [from no heat or A/C]to cooling takes place four weeksafter the heat has been turned off,or when interior space tempera-tures are above 80 degrees forthree consecutive days.”

Min explained the other driv-ing factor behind the deliberateprocess is financial.

“Doing it this way also savesthe DODmoney on energy costs,”he said.

The change from heating toair conditioning at JBAB began inApril and is scheduled to be com-plete by May 15.

Spring heats up JBAB offices,or ‘It’s getting hot in here’

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

visit www.dcmilitary.com.

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CONTRIBUTED BYTAMARA CALANDRA

Anniversaries can celebrate special mile-stones and happy events in our lives, butthey can also be times when we remembermore somber occasions.March was a tough month for Navy wid-

ow Monika Hagalid-Drag. This year wouldhave marked the 15th wedding anniversaryto her husband, Navy Cdr. Matthew Drag.She and her daughter, Isabella, both cel-ebrated birthdays, and Isabella became ateen this year. March 2 is the anniversary ofMatthew Drag’s burial at sea.October is another difficult month,

marking Drag’s birth and the month familyand friends mourned his death. He wouldhave turned 40 last year.The Navy Gold Star Program is a new,

comprehensive program designed for fami-lies of service members who die while onactive duty. It provides a level of long-termassistance and support not previously avail-able to these family members. The primarymission is to deliver services to survivors us-ing a “holistic” approach.The program offers 18 dedicated coordi-

nators throughout the United States. Eachcoordinator helps ensure survivors knowthey are not forgotten, and that they con-tinue to remain a part of the Navy family.Coordinators help survivors build resiliencyand support through their grief journey andas they work to find a new “normal.”Part of that help includes connecting

them with support groups and grief coun-seling as well as providing life-skills educa-tion. Gold Star serves as a resource for in-formation and referrals from both govern-ment and nongovernmental organizations,including chaplain care, school liaison andassistance, and family member employ-ment. The staff also connects survivors withfinancial counselors who are committed tohelping them create a solid foundation forfinancial success, and can offer educationon budgeting, investing, estate planningand tax issues.Those eligible to receive support through

the Gold Star Program include the servicemember’s widow or widower, parents (in-cluding mother, father, stepparents, fosterparents and those who stood ‘in loco paren-tis’ of the service member), and next of kin(defined as children, including stepchildren,brothers, sisters, half-brothers and half-sis-ters). The Navy Gold Star Program strives toensure all family members receive the assis-tance they need and that the Navy’s promiseof lasting support is fulfilled.Monika was introduced to Gold Star

when material sent to her in Hawaii was

forwarded to her new home in Washington,D.C.Patsy Jackson, Joint Base Anacostia-

Bolling (JBAB) Navy Gold Star Coordinator,contacted Monika and assessed her needsand concerns. As a result, Patsy connectedMonika to the Military and Family SupportCenter at JBAB, where she met with Patri-cia Botkins, the Family Employment andVolunteer Program (FERP) coordinator.Monika is the installation’s first Gold StarProgram family member.“Patricia has been great,” Monika said.

“I learned so much at the spouse workshopshe coordinated. It opened my eyes to re-turning to school, and how I can receive as-sistance through the process.”Monika, a native of Sweden, decided to

make the District of Columbia her home -in large part due to the military friends wholive in the area. She pointed out that return-ing to school for a second master’s degreewill help her becomemore employable, andis exploring what she wants to do in the fu-ture. She acknowledged that she needs flex-ibility while her daughter is in school.“She needs me, and I’m it – 24/7,” Moni-

ka pointed out. “I’m not a single mom whoshares custody with a former husband. Myfamily is in Sweden and most of my in-lawslive in Michigan.“She’s a great kid, and very thoughtful

person. She and her father were extremely

tight,” Monika reminisced. “That’s the hardpart … she’s a lot like him.”Pamela Valliere is the regional Navy Gold

Star Coordinator for Naval District Wash-ington – and a Gold Star mom. She has beenwith the program since August of last year,and likens the development of the programto a paint project.“It takes a lot of time and prep work,” she

explained. “Before the first coat, you mustsand, tape, trim and prime.”She and Jackson are concentrating on

reaching out to Gold Star family members,and educating the military community onthe program. They work closely with all thefamily service centers in providing finan-cial information, life skills assistance andemployment opportunities among otherthings.“Leadership has been incredibly sup-

portive,” Valliere said. “We have had sucha positive response from the military com-munity.”Valliere pointed out that this is especially

great since the program has very little to dowith the Sailor, but everything to do with hisor her family. Valliere knows firsthand whatit’s like to be such a family member. She losther son Tony, who was a Midshipman at theUnited States Naval Academy, to a motor-cycle accident in 2008.“As the wife of a naval aviator, you pre-

pare yourself for the possibility of a chaplain

knocking on your door. I was a Navy wife,and ready for anything,” she reflected. “Iwasn’t in that frame of mind in regards tomy son, who was a student preparing to be aMarine officer, when that knock on the dooroccurred.” From that experience “I do havean understanding of what Gold Star familiesare going through,” she said, “but every sur-vivor’s experience is unique.”Valliere said that after Tony’s death, she

needed support and wanted to remain con-nected to themilitary. She began volunteer-ing for the Navy-Marine Corp Relief Society.From there she worked in family readiness,both in the active and reserve Navy, andbuilt her skills in programmanagement thatshe utilizes with the Gold Star Program.Valliere and Jackson have found that it’s

very helpful for these families to get togeth-er, and noted that it’s fortunate that peoplein this region are in close proximity witheach other compared to other parts of thecountry. They have initiated monthly “Din-ing Out” events, rotating locations through-out Naval District Washington.“A deep connection happens at those

meetings,” Jackson said. “Stories are toldand pictures are shared. This is about sur-vivors assisting survivors, and we’re here tosupport them. The families love it, and theyare excited we are here.”The program is required to reach out to

all who are identified at least once a year.Valliere said that they come when they havethe need, and that Gold Star can serve as agood liaison between families, Veterans Af-fairs and other government agencies in as-sisting with paperwork.A Casualty Assistance Calls Officer

(CACO) is assigned to work with a servicemember’s family immediately upon his orher death. It becomes that person’s full timejob.“We can relieve the casualty officer to

return to his regular job with the militaryonce their job as CACO is done,” Jacksonexplained. “We’re here for a lifetime, untilthat family member no longer needs us.”“Do we want to do more? You bet,” she

said. “The primer coat is on and we’re ex-cited to see what the first coat of paint willlook like!”To learn more about the Gold Star Pro-

gram visit the Navy Gold Star Program web-site: www.goldstar.com. For Naval DistrictWashington information and events contactthe regional coordinator at 202-433-3171or the installation coordinator at 202-433-3055.

Navy Gold Star Program is for those left behind

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST 2ND CLASS KENNETH ABBATE

Gold Star Mothers bow their head during the invocation of the Gold Star Mother’s Day cer-emony at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Sept. 27, 2013.


BY JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLINGPUBLIC AFFAIRS

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) commander, NavyCapt. Frank Mays, presented awards April 27 to servicemembers and civilian personnel who exemplified excep-tional service, as well as demonstrated both professionaland personal growth during the second quarter. (Not pic-tured: Kimo Stanford, Non-Appropriated Funds Non-Su-pervisor of the Quarter.)

JBAB Quarterly Award Winners: 2nd Quarter

Peter Samuelson, Non-Appropriated FundsSupervisor of the Quarter

Military Family Support Center, Team of the Quarter

Eileen Seeley, Appropriated FundsSupervisor of the Quarter

Staff Sgt. De’Angelo Amos,NCO of the Quarter

Homer William, Appropriated FundsNon-Supervisor of the Quarter

Chief Petty Officer Timothy Freeman,Senior NCO of the Quarter

Airman 1st Class Keturah Colds, JuniorEnlisted Service Member of the Quarter

Capt. Kraig Smith, Company GradeOfficer of the Quarter

U.S. NAVY PHOTOS BY MICHELLE L. GORDON

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FROMWW2FLYOVER.ORG

The skies of the nation’s capi-tal will be filled with 56 World WarII vintage military aircraft to helpcelebrate and commemorate the70th anniversary of Victory in Eu-rope Day on Friday, May 8.

The Arsenal of Democracy:World War II Victory Capitol Fly-over will feature 15 historically se-quenced formations representingthe war’s major battles and end-ing with a Missing Man formation.The event will honor the heroeswho fought in the war and thoseon the home front who producedthe tanks, ships, and aircraft thatenabled the United States and itsallies to achieve victory.

The first plane should be visiblealong the National Mall around12:10 p.m. With roughly 90 sec-onds between formations, the fly-over will conclude by 1 p.m. Rea-gan National Airport will be closedto commercial traffic from 12 noonto 1 p.m. to accommodate the fly-over.

The flyover, and the commem-orative wreath-laying ceremonyheld at the National World WarII Memorial beforehand, will bestreamed live at http://www.us-vets.tv/Events/ArsenalofDemoc-racy2015.aspx beginning at 10:30a.m. The live webcast will featurenarration that includes key factsabout the airplanes and their rolein the battles. Details on the web-cast satellite feed can be found atthe end of this release.

Users can download high orlow-resolution video and audio, oran audio-only feed from the site.Audio-only is highly recommend-ed for those watching the flyoverlive from virtually anywhere inWashington, D.C. Organizers ofthe event are making the webcastavailable to provide better accessand additional value to this his-toric event.

Airplanes featured in the fly-

over include the P-38 Lightning,the FG-1D Corsair, the P-51 Mus-tang, the B-25 Mitchell, and theonly flying B-29 Superfortress,FIFI. Profiles of the airplanes and“spotter cards,” which will allowobservers to track the aircraft inthe flyover, are featured in theMayissue of Air & Space magazine, onnewsstands now.

Guests at the National WorldWar II Memorial ceremony, which

will take place from 10:30 a.m.to 11:45 a.m., are scheduled toinclude hundreds of World WarII veterans, former Secretary ofState Madeleine Albright, andhigh-ranking representatives frommany of the allied nations.

While the World War II Me-morial ceremony will take placerain or shine, the airplanes in theflyover must have a minimum2,000-foot ceiling and 5-mile vis-

ibility for the event to take place.They will fly at an altitude of 1,000feet. During the events, the use ofunmanned aerial systems or quad-copter devices is strictly prohib-ited within the Washington, D.C.area. The rain date for the flyoveris Saturday, May 9.

The flyover has been months inthe planning, and event organiz-ers have worked closely with theFederal Aviation Administration(FAA), the Transportation SecurityAdministration, the National ParkService, the U.S. Capitol Police,and the U.S. Secret Service. OnMarch 18, the flyover completeda successful practice flight witha single plane. Also in March, theFAA granted the necessary approv-als for the flyover to take place,noting “the educational and his-toric value of this single signatureevent in commemorating this sig-nificant milestone in history.”

On Saturday, May 9, many ofthe planes featured in the flyoverwill be on display at the NationalAir and Space Museum’s Steven F.Udvar-Hazy in Chantilly, Virginia.During a Fly-In to Victory FamilyDay, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., visi-tors can talk with the pilots andenjoy educational and World WarII-era activities that include hear-ing a performance by the UnitedStates Air Force Band Airmen ofNote, planting a Victory Garden,and learning to swing dance.

For more information, pleasevisit the Arsenal of DemocracyFlyover website at ww2flyover.org.

Arsenal of Democracy Flyover to bring history, excitement to Washington, D.C.

IMAGE BY MARK SHERWOOD, U.S. NAVY

A U.S. Army Air Force North American B-2C Mitchell bomber in flight near Inglewood, California in October 1942.Source: Smithsonian Institute.

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STORY AND PHOTOS BY MICHELLE L. GORDONJOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Hot dogs and face painting and animals ... Oh, my!Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling’s (JBAB) Month of the Mili-

tary Child Celebration held May 1 at the Slip Inn was a hugesuccess, according to JBAB Child and Youth Programs (CYP)Director Darrilyn Young.

“We started hosting this extravaganza three years ago,”said Young. “Before that, we only celebrated the Month of theMilitary Child within the child development centers on base.I felt we needed to expand it to a community-wide event be-cause we have children who don’t use our programs, and it’simportant to celebrate all of our military kids.”

Young estimates attendance at the celebration was ap-proximately 1,000, adding that the most popular attractionsincluded the petting zoo and face painting.

The event was organized by the JBAB Community Plan-ning Committee, a collaborative effort between JBAB CYP,base housing, JBAB Library, and the Warfighter and FamilyReadiness Marketing Department. The next event will be a‘Daddy-Daughter Dance’ scheduled for June 20.

JBAB Month of the Military Child culminates with a celebration


Chaplain’s Religious Enrichment Development Operations

The Chaplain’s Religious Enrichment Development Operations (CREDO) offers a varietyof programs aimed at improving communication, adding resiliency, and training servicemembers in valuable life skills.

Marriage Enrichment Retreat (MER) - Couples enjoy a free weekend at the Hilton Hotelin Crystal City, Virginia, where they learn and apply marriage skills such as communica-tion and problem solving in a fun, small group atmosphere. Using personality inventories,participants learn that differences in marriages can be ways to enhance and complete oneanother in the marriage journey. The next MER is scheduled for June 12.

Personal Resiliency Retreat (PRR) - The PRR highlights the essential components ofhindsight, insight, and foresight in order to equip military personnel to accomplish themission. Overall, the goal of a PRR is to give participants an opportunity to grow andmatureas individuals by reflecting on their lives.

For more information, or to register for a retreat, contact the CREDO office, 202-767-5901/5900, send an email to: [email protected], or stop by the Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) Chapel and inquire within.

CATHOLIC SERVICESReconciliation

Sunday 9 a.m.Chapel Center

RosarySunday 9:10 a.m.Chapel Center

Mass (Chapel Center)Tuesday 11:30 a.m.Wednesday 11:30 a.m.Thursday 11:30 a.m.Friday 7 a.m.Saturday 5 p.m.Sunday 9:30 a.m.

PROTESTANT SERVICESSunday Worship

Gospel 11:30 a.m.Chapel Center

General Protestant11 a.m.Chapel 2

Sunday SchoolSeptember - May9:30-10:30 a.m.Questions about these services or other

religious needs can be directed to 202-767-5900.

Chapel Schedule

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BY JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Congratulations to the Airmen below on their se-lection for promotion to the following ranks.

Chief Master Sgt. William S. RoseSenior Master Sgt. Kevin J. PantaloMaster Sgt. Maria C. JohnsonMaster Sgt. Mark J. A. Johnson, Jr.Master Sgt. Jeana L. ReichleyMaster Sgt. Oshea D. RhodesTech. Sgt. Seth W. RunyonStaff Sgt. Michael T. DonovanStaff Sgt. Keri A. DuffStaff Sgt. Emmary GomezStaff Sgt. Alexander H. Wilson

U.S. Air Force promotions for May

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY MICHELLE L. GORDON

JBAB Vice Commander and Air Force Element Commander, Col.Kendall Peters, and JBAB Senior Enlisted Leader, Chief MasterSgt. Kevin Kloeppel pose with Senior Airman Adam Symmonds,Senior Airman Angela Mitchell, and Staff Sgt. Alexander Wilsonafter the JBAB promotion ceremony held April 30.

FROM CHIEF OF NAVAL PERSONNEL PUBLIC

AFFAIRS AND JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING

PUBLIC AFFAIRSThe Selective Reenlistment Bonus plan has been up-

dated. Here are five tips for interested Sailors1. NAVADMIN 106/15 contains the updated SRB eligi-

bility and award level. Go read it at www.npc.navy.mil tosee if you are eligible for a reenlistment bonus.

2. The increased award levels are effective immediatelyand decreased levels are effective 30 days from the releaseof the NAVADMIN.

3. Changes to award levels from the SRB plan releasedlast April include: 26 award level increases, 25 reductions,15 skills added, and five skills eliminated. An additionaltwo skills were removed, but there is no loss of eligibilityfor Sailors since these skills were rolled into another exist-ing SRB skill.

4. SRB provides incentives to Sailors with critical skillsand experience to stay Navy. It rewards Sailors who at-tain special training in skills most needed in the fleet, andhelps meet critical skill reenlistment benchmarks and en-hance Navy’s ability to size, shape and stabilize manning.Award levels are adjusted as reenlistment requirementsfor specific ratings and skill sets are met.

5. Sailors eligible for a SRB reenlistment are encour-aged to work with their command career counselors, com-mand master chiefs, and chain of command to discusstiming of reenlistment and procedures well before theirEAOS.

5 Tips: U.S. Navy’s 2015Selective Reenlistment Bonus

BY LT. CMDR. JIM REMINGTON

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling’s (JBAB) Public Works De-partment began a three-phase deep resurfacing construc-tion project to address recurring issues with potholes.

Phase One repairs began April 27 and run through May29 on the stretch of Defense Blvd. closest to the base’snorthern most gate, also known as the Firth-Sterling Gate.To accommodate the construction, Public Works closedDefense Blvd. beginning at the first intersection inside thegate, detouring in-bound traffic at the gate to the left ontoMitscher Rd. The closure continues until just before WhiteHouse Communications Agency’s (WHCA) entrance.

“We’re repairing the pavement. It’s a full-depth repair,which means we’re digging out the existing pavement andputting in new pavement,” said Wendy McCoy, designmanager for the project. “There are a bunch of potholesthat we have by the spring each year. This project will pro-vide a fresh new coat of pavement so we’re probably lesslikely to have those potholes next spring.”

The distance of the project is approximately 2,600 lin-ear feet, nearly half a mile. Depending on how damagedthe pavement is at any point, the repair depth will varyfrom 4-12 inches.

Like the first, Phases Two and Three will each run forapproximately one month. Phase Two is scheduled forJune 1 to July 3, picking up where Phase One left off atWHCA’s entrance and extending southwest to the en-trance for Furnari Hall. Phase Three, scheduled for July 6to August 7, picks up at Furnari and extends southwest tothe intersection of Defense Boulevard and Thomas Road.

McCoy asked drivers to obey all detour signs and notdrive or park on or along the construction areas.

The project was awarded to Team Henry Enterprises,LLC of Newport News, Virginia as the prime contractorwith subcontracting being performed by Anchor Con-struction Corporation, a local construction firm locatedin northeast Washington.

Defense Boulevardbeing resurfaced inthree-phase plan

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Special EventsSports Day

May 8 | 7 a.m.-4 p.m. | Giesboro ParkChallenge other commands and fight for

the title of the 2015 Sports Day Champions!Register at Fitness Center I, Bldg. 15. 202-767-5895

Military Spouse Appreciation DayMay 8 | 4 p.m. | Slip Inn, Bldg. 2482Celebrate our military spouses! Spouses

assigned to Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling willreceive a free meal starting at 4 p.m. (whilesupplies last). Live music from 5-7 p.m.

Movie Under the StarsMay 8 | 8:45 p.m. | Marina Parking LotEnjoy a FREE, family-friendly movie

outdoors! This week’s movie will be How toTrain Your Dragon 2. Vote for your favoritemovie each week on theWarfighter & FamilyReadiness Facebook page, www.facebook.com/mywfr.

Asian Pacific Heritage Month LuauMay 15 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Slip InnEnjoy two Polynesian greets, hula lesson,

hula dancers and a fire dancer!

Bolling ClubTheisen St., Bldg. 50 | 202-767-6794

Play Bingo Three times a week!Sundays at 12:30 p.m. | Tuesdays at noon

| Thursdays at 5:30 p.m.Win cash prizes!

Mother’s Day BrunchMay 10 | 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. | Bolling Club,

Washington Dining RoomLet the Bolling Club help make your

Mother’s Day a true celebration! Call 202-767-6794 today to make your reservation.Club Members: $26.95; Non-Members:$29.95. View the full menu online at My-WFR.com.

Club Member Birthday LunchMay 13 | 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Bolling Club,

Washington Dining RoomIf you’re a club member with a birthday

in May, come in for a free lunch buffet anda slice of birthday cake. Must present yourclub card and proof of birthday.

Paint NightMay 14 | 6 p.m. | WIng Bar & GrillSip cocktails with friends and unleash

your inner Picasso during Paint Nite. You’llbe treated to complimentary hors d’oeuvresand all supplies needed! Cost is $40 per per-son.

Third FridayMay 15 | 6-11 p.m. | Bolling Club, Wings

Bar and GrillFeaturing the live music by Thunder Em-

pire as well as music by DJ Chris!

Slip InnArnold Ave., Bldg. 2482 | 202-767-5840

Cinco de Mayo Food SpecialMay 8 | 4 p.m. | Slip InnCarne’ asada with two flour tortillas and

one smoked chorizo sausage served withcilantro rice, barracho beans, chips & salsa,and choice of water or soda. $9.95 per plate,starts at 4 p.m.

Potomac Lanes Bowling CenterMcChord St, Bldg. 1310 | 202-563-

1701/1702

Rock & BowlMay 9 | 8 p.m.-midnight | Potomac Lanes

Bowling CenterDJ Chris lights up the night with great

music and unlimited bowling for only $15;$12 for active military personnel and theirfamilies. Shoe rental included.

Greek Turkey Burger - $7.95Limited time offer - May 2015

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Information, Tickets & Travel Office4570 Chappie James Blvd. (Located in-

side the Commissary) | 202-404-6576

Armed Forces Vacation ClubEnjoymember only access to resort vaca-

tions for an incredibly low price. Week longresort stays from $369! Available to all DODID card holders. Units sleep 2-8 people.Start your search today, you’ve earned it.Go to AFVClub.com/Search and enter basecode (051).

Liberty CenterEnterprise Hall, Bldg. 72 | 202-685-1802Eligibility: E1-E6 single, unaccompanied

active duty military

Bowling Party/TournamentMay 16 | 5 p.m. | Potomac Lanes Bowl-

ing Center Bowl for the highest score at thesingle elimination tournament, bowl forfun or bowl for a prize! Come out and enjoysome good food and fun with Liberty. Letthe strikes roll!

Health ShakesMay 12 | 4 p.m. | Liberty CenterWhat’s your favorite smoothie? Liberty

has a free smoothie bar with fresh fruits andvegetables for your enjoyment. Mix up yourfavorite or try something new and fresh.

Child and Youth ProgramsYouth Center | Langley Way, Bldg. 4485 |

202-767-4003

America’s Kids RunMay 16 | 9-11 a.m. | JBAB TrackThis FREE program is designed to intro-

duce running as a fun and healthy activity forchildren! Youth ages 5-6 will run a half mile,youth ages 7-8 will run one mile and youthages 9-13 will run 2 miles. Register online byMay 15 at www.americaskidsrun.org/

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