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News and information for and aboutJoint Base Anacostia-Bolling

Vol. 6, No. 31 August 7, 2015

2 Friday, August 7, 2015 Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Joint Base Journal

BY JEREMY K. JOHNSONJOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

On the cover: A specimen of Culex mos-quito engorged with blood is seen under thelens of a dissecting microscope at 579th Pub-lic Health Flight. Courtesy photo.

Every year, 579th Public Health Flight atJoint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) moni-tors the mosquito population on base bycollecting insects from pre-determined sitesand sending themoff to be tested for disease.

Specifically, they’re looking for West Nilevirus, a virus that can - in the worst casescenario - cause neurological damage. Inmost cases, however, according to the U.S.Army Public Health Command (USAPHC),there will be no symptoms and fewer than20 percent of those infected will developsymptoms. Those who do may experienceflu-like symptoms within two weeks of be-ing infected.

USAPHC advises prevention as a cure,noting the best way to beat infection is toavoid being bitten.

Senior Airman David G. Spriggs, a pub-lic health technician at 579th Public HealthFlight, says they advise the JBAB popula-tion to practice four tips using “The 5 Ds”(‘dees’).

“That’s dawn, dusk, DEET, dress anddrain,” said Spriggs. “Dawn and dusk arewhenmosquitos are most active throughoutthe day. DEET is a mosquito repellant youcan spray on exposed skin. You’ll also wantto dress appropriately, weather permitting,

including a long-sleeved shirt and pants.”The final tip is “drain.”“If you have any standing water around

your house, be sure to drain it at least week-ly,” Spriggs advised. “That includes littlekids pools, flower pots and birdbaths. Thatcreates a natural habitat for mosquitos and

it could possibly cause them to start breed-ing in your area.”

According to 579th Public Health, test-ing for West Nile virus has resulted in sevenpositive results this year, though that’s notconsidered unusual since it is known to bepresent in the D.C. area.

To determine whether the virus is pres-ent, the team collects samples from severalsites around the base using a contraptionmade up of a small rubber basin, a fan and amosquito-net basket.

They bring the captured pests back tothe public health office where they vacuumthem out into a small plastic specimen con-tainer and freeze it overnight to kill them.Once they are deceased, the specimens aresorted under a dissecting microscope to iso-late the females.

“The females are the ones who bite,” saidAirman 1st Class Esperanza Hernandez, alsoa public health technician.

The females, mostly members of the Cu-lex species, are placed into small vials, up to25 at a time, and shipped in batches to FortMeade to be tested. If a result comes backpositive, the team takes action.

“I notify my chain of command, my flightchief and officer in charge, then contact pestmanagement and public works to spray thesite area where the pool (specimen) wasfound,” explained Spriggs.

Public works uses a combination of ap-proved spray and tablets (for standing wa-ter) to reduce the mosquito population. Thebase housing office takes care of sprayingthe housing areas.

The results of the constant monitoring,which takes places several times a week, isa reduced risk of the virus spreading to hu-mans.

“Even though we have had a positivepool this year, we haven’t had a single caseof a person getting West Nile,” said Spriggs.

For more information onWest Nile virus,visit https://usaphcapps.amedd.army.mil.

Avoid mosquito bites and West Nile virus with these tips

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY JEREMY K. JOHNSON

Senior Airman David Spriggs, a member of the 579th Public Health Flight at Joint BaseAnacostia-Bolling, holds a vial of sorted mosquitos from one of several pre-determined collec-tion sites around the base. Once gathered, the specimens are sorted to isolate the femaleswhich are placed in vials like the one shown and sent to Fort Meade, Maryland to be testedfor West Nile Virus.

BY CHRISTOPHER HURD

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB)Junior Officer Development Action Group(JODAG) is scheduled to hold the annualJunior Officer Leadership Course Aug. 28at Bolling Club from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The course is free to attend and is opento junior officers of all services.

The course is designed to increase in-terconnectivity with officers in the Na-tional Capital Region as well as bridge theleadership development gap from the timean officer is commissioned to the timethey go to their first professional militaryeducation (e.g. Squadron Officer School,Captain Career Course).

“You leave the course having a betterunderstanding of what is necessary to bean effective leader, while also building asolid network amongst your peers,” saidAir Force Capt. Amanda Ferguson, one ofJODAG’s action officers and event coordi-nator.

The event will feature a five hour spe-cial presentation from Dr. Jeffrey Smith,Ph.D., the Executive Director of Profes-sion of Arms Center of Excellence (AirEducation and Training Command) onprofessionalism. This course, he wrotein a detailed letter, offers a foundationalunderstanding for human decision mak-ing and increases the probability for moreeffective relationships that directly lead toincreased positive influence. Although the

course is designed for Air Force officers,Dr. Smith welcomes all services duringthis presentation.

He added, the course is about build-ing effective relationships that result inincreased loyalty and trust. It is from thebasis of trust that a leader can influenceothers and then shape the commitmentto our military core values. By better un-derstanding these principles of the humancondition, leaders can better build healthyrelationships that provide an opportunityfor positive influence.

Ferguson, who has attended previousyears, left the course feeling she had beengiven the skills to succeed in better leadingher Airmen.

“When I left, I felt like I had better toolsto be a more effective leader.

With the right tools you can transformpeoples’ lives and better meet the mission,if you use the right tool the right way.”

The program will be followed by a onehour networking session.

After the course has concluded, a ‘starsand bars’ post-event mixer will take placeat the same location from 4-5:30 p.m. Themixer is open to all junior officers and lo-cal senior DOD leaders.

Dress code for the event will be uni-form of the day. If you plan to attendthis event please RSVP by Aug. 25 athttps://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=253886&k=006441017351

For more information on the coursecontact the JODAG at [email protected].

Joint Junior Officer LeadershipCourse scheduled for Aug. 28

Chaplain’s Religious EnrichmentDevelopment Operations

The Chaplain’s Religious Enrichment Development Operations (CREDO) offersa variety of programs aimed at improving communication, adding resiliency, andtraining service members in valuable life skills.

Marriage Enrichment Retreat (MER) -Couples enjoy a free weekend at the HiltonHotel in Crystal City, Virginia, where they learn and apply marriage skills such ascommunication and problem solving in a fun, small group atmosphere. Using per-sonality inventories, participants learn that differences in marriages can be ways toenhance and complete one another in the marriage journey. The next MER is sched-uled for Aug. 14.

Personal Resiliency Retreat (PRR) - The PRR highlights the essential componentsof hindsight, insight, and foresight in order to equip military personnel to accom-plish the mission. Overall, the goal of a PRR is to give participants an opportunity togrow and mature as 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 BaseAnacostia-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 re-

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

Chapel Schedule

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Special Events

U.S. Coast Guard First Friday Fun Run 5KAug. 7 | 7 a.m. | Aerobic CenterCelebrate the 225th Birthday of the U.S.

Coast Guard with a 5K Fun Run! Free T-shirts while supplies last!

Summer Reading Wrap PartyAug. 7 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Potomac Lanes

Bowling CenterNow that we’ve “Read to the Rhythm” for

seven weeks as part of our DOD-sponsoredSummer Reading program, it’s time to PAR-TY! Let’s have as much fun “Bowling to theRhythm” as we did with a summer filled withmusic and books. This event is free to all 2015Summer Reading participants and their im-mediate family. Just another example of theFREE events offered by the MWR Library.

National Night OutAug. 7 | 4-8 p.m. | Slip Inn Grass AreaJoin your neighbors for America’s Night

out Against Crime! National Night out is acohesive effort to promote involvement incrime prevention activities, police commu-nity partnerships, neighborhood camarade-rie and send a message to criminals lettingthem know that neighborhoods are orga-nized and fighting back.

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

First FridayAug. 7 | 5 p.m.-Midnight | Bolling Club,

Washington Dining RoomFeaturing DJ Bob Ski at 7 p.m. Doors

open at 5 p.m. Club members receive freehors d’oeuvres from 5-7 p.m. $10 for non-members.

Club Member Birthday LunchAug. 12 | 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Bolling Club,

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

in August, then come in for a free lunch buf-fet and a slice of birthday cake. Must pres-ent your club card and proof of birthday.

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

Acoustic NightAug. 14 | 4:30 p.m. | Featuring Scott Fallon

Information, Tickets & Travel (ITT)4570 Chappie James Blvd.

(Located inside the Commissary) 202-404-6576

Great Wolf Lodge SpecialsSplash the day away in over 79,000

square feet of water-packed excitement, in-cluding jaw-dropping slides for thrill seek-ers or zero-depth entry areas for little ones.

Outside the water park, the fun continues.Grab a wand and battle a dragon in Magi-Quest or get an ice cream-themed manicurein Scooops Kid Spa before gathering yourfamily in our Grand Lobby for nightly StoryTime, the perfect ending to a Great Wolf day.Book today at the ITT Office!

Military Rates:Friday, Saturday, June 26-28: $412Saturday, Oct. 24: $206Saturday, Dec. 12: $206

Fitness & Sports202-767-5895

New Hours of OperationEffective July 11, Fitness Center II will be

open from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Saturdays andSundays.

Free Fitness OrientationNew to the Fitness Center? During the fit-

ness Orientation, fitness staff will describehow to design a cardio and strength train-ing program and show you how to use thestrength and training equipment correctly.

The free orientation is held every Mon-day, Wednesday and Friday at 10a.m. and1p.m.

Please sign up at Fitness Center 1, BldgP-15.

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

202-767-4003

Current Youth Club Membership andregistration are required for CYP events.

School Age Care (SAC) ProgramEnrollment Program BeginsMonday, Aug. 24, 2015

Registration Packets Available at theYouth Center Beginning July 27

Aug. 3-7 | In-House RegistrationAug. 10-14 | JBAB Community Registra-

tionAre you wondering what your child is do-

ing home alone after school? Is your childwatching too much TV or having troublegetting their homework started? Is your

child bored and eating you out of houseand home? We have the solution! Sign yourchild up for the School Age Care (SAC) pro-gram. Children age 5/started Kindergartenthrough age 12 are eligible for the SAC Pro-gram, located in the JBAB Youth Center.There is no waiting list and fees are basedon total family income. The SAC Programprovides an array of developmental pro-grams to include 4-H, Power Hour (home-work), arts and crafts, Discovery (science& math), outdoor play area, large gym, andour qualified staff.

The following programs are available:• Before Care Program | 6 – 8:30 a.m.• After Care Program | 3:30 – 6 p.m.• Full day out of school care (when school

is out all day) | 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.Prices vary based on total family income;

inquire with the Youth Center for costs.

Keystone ClubAug. 14 | 6 p.m. | Youth Center, Bldg. 4485The Keystone Club is a unique leader-

ship development opportunity for teensages 14-18. The club focuses on three ar-eas: academic success, career preparationand community service.

Torch ClubAug. 14 & 21 | 6 p.m. | Youth Center, Bldg.

4485This organization helps develop future

members with leadership and characterdevelopment. The Torch Flames have doneseveral community service projects thatbenefit the JBAB community. Open to ages10-13.

Kings Dominion TripAug. 15 | 9 a.m.-10 p.m. | Doswell, Va.The JBAB Youth Center is taking you to

Kings Dominion, Virginia’s Premier ThemedAmusement Park! Purchase your discount-ed ticket at the Information, Ticket & Travel(ITT) Office located inside the Commissary.Ticket price is $36.75. Open to all teens andpreteens with current membership and asigned permission slip. Participants are re-sponsible for all costs incurred on this trip.Space is limited, so sign up today at theYouth Center!

The Youth Center will be closed on Aug.15, 2015 due to the trip.

Military & Family Support CenterBrookley Ave, Bldg. 13 | 202-767-0450

Car Buying StrategiesAug. 11 | Noon-2 p.m. | MFSC, Bldg. 13

or VirtuallyBecause purchasing a car can be a com-

plex process, it is important that buyers

understand the specific steps involved inmaking a wise purchase. The Car BuyingStrategies module is designed to developknowledge and skills that will enable learn-ers to conduct adequate research on a newcar purchase, to determine how much theycan afford to spend on a car and to negotiateeffectively when purchasing an automobile.You must register for this event, howeveryou can attend virtually. A link will be givenwhen you register. Please call 202-767-0450.

Home BuyingAug. 13, 18 & 20 | Noon-2 p.m. | MFSC,

Bldg. 13This class is designed to increase the

knowledge and comfort level of first-timehome buyers and serve as a refresher forrepeat home buyers. A home is one of themost complicated and expensive purchasesyou will ever make. Getting the best deal onthe purchase can reduce “life-of-the loan”costs by thousands of dollars. This class willprovide complete, objective and unbiasedinformation so prospective military homebuyers will be confident in their decision topurchase a home, and be better able to ne-gotiate the potential financial pitfalls theymay encounter during the home-purchaseprocess. Upon completion of this course,learners should be able to:

• Determine what type of home theywant and how much they can afford

• Choose a real estate agent and mort-gage

• Negotiate and close on the dealYou must register for this event, however

you can attend virtually. A link will be givewhen you register. Please call 202-767-0450.

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

nied active duty military

Horseback RidingAug. 8 | Noon | Clinton, Md.Enjoy an afternoon of horseback rid-

ing. Limited space available. Sign up today!Price: $20

Cards Against HumanityAug. 11 | 6 p.m. | Liberty Center, Bldg. 72Play this unique party game full of laughs

and surprises.

Girls NightAug. 12 | 6 p.m. | Liberty CenterJoin Liberty as we introduce our newest

monthly event! Girls’ night in (and some-times out!) Enjoy craft nights, spa nights,yummy food and fun trips out and about.Our first night will be craft night!

Warfighter & Family Readiness Programs & Events


BY MICHELLE L. GORDONJOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Moving with school-age chil-dren can be complicated for eventhe most experienced militaryfamily, but talking to the schoolliaison officer (SLO) can help al-leviate most educational concerns.

Daniel Dunham is the NavalDistrict Washington (NDW) re-gional school liaison officer andhis office is located on Joint BaseAnacostia-Bolling (JBAB).

“My primary purpose as theschool liaison officer is to helpfamilies understand their educa-tional options in this area,” saidDunham. “What that means is,when you call me, and you don’tknow anything about schools orhow it works here on base, I’myour cousin who lives in the areaand can tell you everything youneed to know.”

Dunham has been a SLO formore than five years - four of thoseyears in the district - so he is veryfamiliar with D.C. public schools,charter schools, transportationservices and the common lottery.

“It is very different here thananywhere else in the country,” hesaid. “D.C. has lots of dynamicsat play. I can help explain charterschools - what they are, how theyoperate and how they’re funded.I can also help with placement.The common lottery application

is used for placement in zonedschools. It’s the way you get intothe system.”

The My School DC, also knownas “the common lottery” is openbetween December and May, withdifferent rounds held for high

school, middle and elementarystudents, explained Dunham. Itcloses in spring to allow school of-ficials the ability to adjust staffinglevels at schools throughout thedistrict. They can still assist mili-tary families even with the lottery

closed, he added. Dunham alsohelps families understand the In-terstate Compact on EducationalOpportunity for Military Children.

The goal of the compact is toreplace the widely varying poli-

cies affecting transitioning mili-tary students, according to www.militarychild.org. The compact ad-dresses key educational transitionissues encountered by militaryfamilies including: enrollment,placement, attendance, eligibilityand graduation.

“It’s designed to level the play-ing field so that students in certainacademic programs or in certainacademic classes remain on trackwithin those programs throughgraduation,” said Dunham. D.C.signed [the compact] in 2012 so it’sfairly recent. This is why familiesneed to talk to their school liaisonofficer.”

To begin the school discussion,Dunham said all he needs is mili-tary orders, and he encourages allmilitary families with school-agechildren to contact their SLO assoon as they have them.

“We have school liaison officersthroughout the entire NationalCapital Region (NCR),” said Dun-ham. Any military family who livesin the District of Columbia, I’myour school liaison officer. If youare a military family, who doesn’tlive in D.C., but you live elsewherein the NCR and you don’t knowwho your school liaison officer is,call me and I can put you in con-tact with them.”

For more information,call 202-433-2566 or [email protected].

School liaison officers assist military families with educational options

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY MICHELLE L. GORDON

Daniel Dunham is the Naval District Washington (NDW) regional school liaison officer (SLO) and his office islocated on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB). He has been a SLO for more than five years - four of thoseyears in the district, and his primary purpose as the school liaison officer is to help families understand theireducational options.

STORY AND PHOTOS BYCHRISTOPHER HURD

JOINT BASE ANACOSITA-BOLLING

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Summer is quickly coming to aclose and the faculty of Leckie El-ementary School is gearing up forthe new year, which is scheduledto begin Aug. 24.

Big changes are coming thisyear. They will now offer sixthgrade as the school begins to add“middle” grades.

Next year they will offer seventhand then eighth the following year.

This will give the students andfaculty a chance to grow together,and the teachers a chance to makea real impact in the kids’ lives saidAtasha M. James, principal.

“We only get one shot at beinga part of kids’ lives in a meaning-ful way,” she said. “When you getinto the heart and the mind of theteachers and the students, magichappens.”

This year they will continueproviding departmentalized in-struction from kindergartenthrough sixth grade. Each gradewill have subject specific classeswith math, reading, science andsocial studies.

Math classes will feature brandnew desks with built-in dry-eraseboards, allowing the students towrite on their desks.

“What kid wouldn’t be so excit-ed to be able to write on the desk?”James explained.

Additionally, the school has putin a new sound system for the cafe-teria/auditorium, added addition-al garden beds outside and plansto break ground on a new outdoorclassroom in early fall (availablenext spring or summer).

All of these changes are in aneffort to enhance the students’experience and the joy they havelearning at Leckie, James said.

“This is really one of the hap-piest and fun places for kids,”she added. Noting that they haveso much fun some don’t want toleave. “We’ve had kids cry becausethey wanted me to make schoollonger; you don’t see that at otherplaces.”

The strategy for learning has ledLeckie to increased performancescores. While PARCC data has yetto be released. The school boastsa reading and math achievementrate, which is well above the D.C.public schools average.

The school also offers beforeschool care and after school pro-grams, including girls and boysbasketball, flag football, soccer,girls cross country, cheerleading,choir and more.

Leckie Lion’s hibernation isalso coming to an end and he isgearing up to greet the studentsthe first weeks of school “Ourmorning greet is second to none,”James said.

Any parents on base interestedin checking out Leckie to see if it

is the right school for their son ordaughter should do one thing, shecontinued. Just come in for a visit.

“We have a very loving andwarm school community, if you’rehere with us you are part of thefamily.”

If you are interested in enroll-ing your child at Leckie Elementa-ry School or have a returning child,visit leckielionsdc.org for moreinformation or call the school di-rectly at 202-645-3330.

Leckie Elementary gears up for new school year

Leckie teachers are already busy getting classes ready for the new school year, which is scheduled to beginAug. 24.

Leckie ElementarySchool, located lessthan a mile off baseon Martin LutherKing Jr. Ave., willstart offering sixthgrade this year.


FROM CHIEF OF NAVAL PERSONNELPUBLIC AFFAIRS

Here are seven things to know about theNavy’s Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA)changes.1) The goal of these changes is to achieve

a healthier, fitter force over the short andlong termwithmore Sailors taking the PRTresulting in fewer failures and better mis-sion readiness.

“This new policy meets the goals setforth by CNO and SECNAV–a system thatgets at better health and speaks to the well-ness of our Sailors. We are providing COsthe tools and guidance they need to encour-age a culture of fitness and improve overallmission readiness. Underneath of that, wehave adjusted the BCA standards to allowmore Sailors to take the PRT and prevent theunnecessary separation of quality Sailorsdue to outdated measurements, “ said ViceAdm. Bill Moran, chief of naval personnel.2) Key Changes Beginning Jan. 1, 2016• An updated Physical Activity Risk Fac-

tor Questionnaire (PARFQ) to better assessSailor health.

• New Navy Body Fat Percentage Stan-dards based on a graduated scale that in-creases with a Sailor’s age.

• Body Composition Assessment (BCA)Methodology: The newmethod for measur-ing BCA will consist of a three-step process.A Sailor who is medically cleared to partici-pate in the PRT shall do so regardless of hisor her BCA results.

• Reduced the number of failures leadingto separation from the current “three in fouryears” to “two in three years.”3) BCA Changes that Account for To-

day’s Body Types Graduated by AgeA Sailor has three opportunities to pass

the BCA:• Apply the current height/weight tables

to a Sailor.• Apply a single-site abdominal circum-

ference measurement. A Sailor will pass theBCA if the abdominal circumference is lessthan or equal to 39.0 inches for males andless than or equal to 35.5 inches for females.

• A Sailor will pass the BCA by meetingthe DODmaximum allowable body fat limitof less than or equal to 26% for males orDOD maximum body fat limit of less thanor equal to 36% for females.

• Stricter Navy standards will be used tohelp identify Sailors well before they get tothe DOD standards and risk failing the BCA,or even worse, developing health problems:

Males:18-21 = 22 percent22-29 = 23 percent30-39 = 24 percent40+ = 26 percentFemales:18-21 = 33 percent22-29 = 34 percent30-39 = 35 percent40+ = 36 percent4) Transition Period to Allow Sailors to

Get Healthy and Stay NavyEffective immediately, a Sailor subject

to an approved or pending administrativeseparation due tomultiple PFA failures, whohas not yet been separated, shall be offeredthe opportunity to be retained, providingthey have CO support and pass a PRT (mockor official) by Dec. 1, 2015.5) Getting and Keeping Sailors Healthy

and FitA number of resources will be available

to commanding officers to help ensure Sail-ors stay or get in shape. They include COspot checks, command FEP, and diet/nutri-tional counseling.

According to the NAVADMIN, Sailors en-rolled in FEP due to BCA failure shall alsobe enrolled in nutritional counseling. AllSailors enrolled in FEP will be required toparticipate in a mock PFA every 30 days. ASailor will be disenrolled from FEP when heor she can pass the PRT and is within thenew Navy BCA standards.6) Recognition for those Sailors who

ExcelA fitness award will be issued for Sailors

who score Outstanding (any subcategory)for three consecutive PFA Cycles. Look fordetails this fall.7) Health and Fitness Initiatives in the

Near Future• Developing a Navy-wide Registered Di-

etician utilization plan;• Enhancing SHIPSHAPE and encourag-

ing approved civilian diet programs;• Establishing “Go for Green” healthy-

eating pilot studies ashore and at sea;• Providing more support for post-par-

tum Sailors to re-attain or exceed previousfitness goals;

• Wearable-fitness device pilot studies tomonitor caloric-intake trends, physical out-put, and rest;

• Re-instating refined Physical ReadinessTest scoring categories.

7 things to know about Navy’s PFA changes

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST 1ST CLASS CHRIS FAHEY

Sailors attached to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3 finish the push-up portion of thephysical fitness assessment at Naval Base Ventura County, California.

FROM THE CHIEF OF NAVAL

PERSONNEL

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announcedon July 2 that effective immediately, women whoserve in the Navy and Marine Corps will have 18weeks of maternity leave available to use duringthe first year of her child’s life.

“We have incredibly talented women whowant to serve, and they also want to be moth-ers and have the time to fulfill that importantrole the right way.” Mabus said. “We can dothat for them. Meaningful maternity leavewhen it matters most is one of the best waysthat we can support the women who serveour county. This flexibility is an investment inour people and our Services, and a safeguardagainst losing skilled service members.”

The guidance outlined in the NAVADMINoutlines how Sailors can work with their com-mands to take advantage of this benefit, whilestill aligning with operational commitments.

Formore information, read the NAVADMIN(http://www.npc.navy.mil/bupers-npc/refer-ence/messages/NAVADMINS/Pages/NAVAD-MIN2015.aspx).

Sailors with questions should consult theirchain of command or send an email to [email protected].

Maternity leaveguidance released

BY JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Congratulations to the Airmen belowon their selection for promotion to thefollowing ranks this August.

The Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling(JBAB) promotion ceremony is held onthe last duty day of the month. All JBABservice members selected for promotion

from each military service branch are in-vited to participate.

For more information, contact AirForce Staff Sgt. Brittany Freeze, 202-404-7197, [email protected].

Tech. Sgt. Jesica A. DouangnoyMaster Sgt. Lillian K. BarnesMaster Sgt. Ani A. BerberianMaster Sgt. Randy L. GormanMaster Sgt. Nestor Guevara-RodriguezMaster Sgt. Joshua H. Lies

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BY MICHELLE L.GORDON

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-

BOLLING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Children enrolled inChild Development CenterIII (CDC III) on Joint BaseAnacostia-Bolling (JBAB)hosted an art show July 31.

Each class participatedin the event, from infants topreschoolers, with the goalbeing age-appropriate ac-tivities.

“We wanted ‘process ver-sus product art,’” said Rhon-da Tillery, CDC III trainingand curriculum specialist.“We provided special classesand training to our caregiv-ers so they could help thekids, but not do it for them.This is child initiated art,and this is the type of art-work we always want to seein our classrooms.”

The event was coordi-nated by CDC III trainingand curriculum specialist,Trilizsa Trent, who said shewas inspired after watchingone of the preschool classesmake 3D artwork.

“I wanted the kids to be-lieve that they can do some-thing, to have an idea and tocreate it, and to feel proudof their work,” said Trent.“If you tell each child tomake a rocket, they will allbe unique and different, buteach child will know theirart - and they’ll tell you,

‘that’s mine; I put that redthing on top.’”

The art show was the CDCIII July parent activity. Trentsaid although parents arealways welcome to visit andhelp their child’s class, thecenter coordinates monthlyactivities to encourage par-ent participation.

JBAB kids host art showfor parents at CDC III

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY MICHELLE L. GORDON

Kris Wilkins and his daughter Zemira, 18 months, visitedthe CDC III art show July 31 on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling(JBAB). Each class participated in the event, from infants topreschoolers, with the goal being age-appropriate activities.The art show was the CDC III July parent participation activity.


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