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Vol. 5, No. 45 November 7, 2014

INSIDENavy Exchange as-sociate goes aboveand beyond; recog-nized with award

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Air Force providesopportunities and

options

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Joint Baseinvaded by trick-or-

treaters!

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BY ERIC D. RITTER

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Most Americans know Veter-ans Day is the day of the year weset aside to attend picnics andparades as a way of honoring theveterans who have answered thecall to military service for ourcountry.

Fewer Americans are aware ofthe history behind it, and that itall started at the Anacostia Flats- which is part of what is knowntoday as Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB).

In 1924, Congress passed theWorld War Adjusted Compensa-tion Act which entitled World WarI veterans to receive $1.25 for ev-ery day they served overseas dur-ing the war. Many of the veteranswere awarded those bonuses inthe form of certificates that wouldearn compound interest, butwere only redeemable after 1945.It seemed logical to Congress inthe 1920s to make such a promisebecause of the booming economyduring the “roaring 20s.” Howev-er, in 1932, America was quickly

plunging into the Great Depres-sion, and unemployment wasrunning high among the veterans.

An estimated 43,000 march-ers came to Washington, D.C.to demand payment for theirbonuses earlier than 1945. Themen brought their families andwhatever they could carry withthem and set up camp on thesouthern banks of the AnacostiaRiver. Within a short period oftime, their encampment becamea shanty town known as Hoover-ville - named after President Her-bert Hoover.

The organizers of the move-ment named the group the “Bo-nus Army,” to reflect the Ameri-can Expeditionary Force thatfought in World War I, known asthe Bonus Expeditionary Force.Led by former Army Sgt. Wal-ter W. Waters, the Bonus Armymarched on Washington to havetheir demands for immediatepayment heard.

Almost immediately after thecamps were established, Attorney

Joint Base played big role in Veterans Day history

PHOTO COURTESY OF LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

Police were dispatched to enforce Attorney General William D. Mitchell’s notice of eviction which required allveterans to be removed from all government property. The veterans resisted, causing the police to fire into thecrowd, killing two of the veterans.See VETERANS, Page 6

BY NICOLE M. WOODSJOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Staff and family memberson Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling(JBAB) showed off their bakingskills during the Warfighter &Family Readiness (WFR) holidaybaking contest, Nov. 3 in the Bol-ling Club.

The bake-off challenged partic-ipants to come up with their bestbaking ideas for a chance to win abrand new cooking mixer, and afeature in the December/Januaryissue of the MWR 411 magazine.

With three categories in whichto participate (cookies, cakes andpies), most contestants decided tobake an item for each—increasing

their chances of taking home theprize. Sixteen out of the 22 regis-tered contestants presented theirbest dishes to be judged on the fol-lowing criteria: presentation, orig-inality, creativity and flavor. Eachdish was rated on a scale from oneto five, with five being the best.

Judges Melissa Beetle, JointBase executive chef, Rich Mc-Cloud, chef for Naval SupportActivity Washington (NSAW) andSandra Evans, kitchenmanager forthe Bolling Club, came together tovote on the three best desserts.

Jodi Johnson, a stay-at-homemom here on JBAB, baked a row ofscrumptious pumpkin pinwheels,a family recipe filled with swirlsof cream cheese. Johnson alsocontributed a pumpkin cheese-

cake, which was inspired from aduty assignment in New Zealand,where her family was stationed fortwo years.

While living in New Zealand,Johnson noticed that the NewZealanders didn’t eat pumpkin asa sweet or as a cheesecake, so shedecided that she would start mak-ing pumpkin pies and pumpkincheesecakes to offer to the locals.

“We wanted to give them achance to taste pumpkin as asweet and not just as a savorydish,” Johnson explained.

Joined by her daughter, McK-enzie, who decided to tag alongfor moral support, Johnson’s par-

Joint Base holds first holiday bake-off contest; participant steps out of comfort zone

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY NICOLE M. WOODS

(Left to Right) Sandra Evans, kitchen manager for the Bolling Club, Me-lissa Beedle, Joint Base executive chef, and Rich McCloud, chef for NavalSupport Activity Washington came together Nov. 3 to vote on the threebest desserts at the Warfighter & Family Readiness holiday baking con-test, held at the Bolling Club. See BAKE-OFF, Page 6

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Fall arrives on Joint Base

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY MICHELLE L. GORDON

The first day of fall may have occurred more than a month ago, but the trees on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling(JBAB) just got the memo last week. Almost overnight, the base seemed to burst with color just in time fortrick-or-treating. Hurry and take some pictures before all of the brightly-colored leaves fall to the ground, leav-ing us with bare branches until spring.

BY NICOLE M. WOODSJOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling(JBAB) Navy Exchange (NEX) em-ployee, Robert Turcios, was rec-ognized as the associate of thequarter for going above and be-yond his normal day-to-day workduties.

JBAB Commander Navy Capt.Frank Mays presented Turcioswith the Northern District SmallStores Associate of the 2nd Quar-ter award during a special cer-emony held Oct. 29 at the JBABNEX.

Turcios was a key player in set-ting up and implementing the 5’sprogram, a standardization of thestore’s backroom process - sort,simplify, shine, standardize andsustain. The JBAB NEX is one ofthe first small stores in the regionto complete the program.

Turcios also contributed simi-lar efforts toward the 5’s programat the Washington Navy Yard andArlington NEXs.

“We work for the service mem-bers, who are serving our coun-

try,” said Turcios. “So it just feelsnatural to do whatever I can tosupport them. I love working hereand plan on staying for a while.”

With more than 15 years ofdedicated service at the NEX,Turcios has always been knownto take on extra assignments withease. Some of those assignmentsinclude his assistance with thegrand opening of the ArlingtonUniform Center, where he “dem-onstrated high productivity andawareness to get the job done,”explained Navy Lt. Cmdr. GaryElliot, NEX Branch Manager.

Turcios also took on addedresponsibilities, such as becom-ing the Government PurchaseCardholder (GPC) for the store.According to Elliot, Turcios hasalways made the team better, andhis unwavering dedication to thestore’s success is admirable.

“It is a privilege to have Rob-ert working for the team and Iam glad to recognize him for hisaccomplishments this past quar-ter,” said Elliot.

Navy Exchange associate goes above and beyond; recognized with award

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY LT. CMDR. GARY ELLIOT

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) Commander, Navy Capt. Frank Mays, presents the Northern District SmallStores Associate of the 2nd Quarter award to Navy Exchange (NEX) employee, Robert Turcios, Oct. 29 for beinga key player in completing the 5’s program at three of Naval District Washington’s NEXs, making the JBAB NEXone of the first small stores in the region to complete it. The 5’s program is a standardization of the store’sbackroom process to sort, simplify, shine, standardize and sustain.

BY MICHELLE L. GORDON

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-

BOLLING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Veterans and their familymembers are invited to attendan employment workshop andhiring fair Nov. 12 at the BollingClub.

The employment workshopwill begin at 8:30 a.m. It willinclude a classroom sessionfollowed by one-on-one men-toring sessions. The mentoringsessions will focus on resumewriting, military skill transla-tion and interview tips andtechniques. The hiring fair willbegin at 10 a.m.

It is highly recommendedthat jobseekers come in busi-

ness casual or business attire.According to the Hiring OurHeroes webpage, www.us-chamberfoundation.org/hirin-gourheroes, “the job fair shouldbe treated as an on-the-spotinterview, so dress to impress.”

Registration for the eventis highly encouraged to guar-antee admission, but walk-insare welcome. To register for theJBAB event, visit www.uscham-berfoundation.org/event/joint-base-anacostia-bolling-dc-0.

Hiring Our Heroes, launchedin 2011 as a nationwide initia-tive to help veterans, transition-ing service members, and mili-tary spouses find meaningfulemployment opportunities.

Joint Base to host ‘HiringOur Heroes’ event

The Firth SterlingGate on JointBase Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB)willclose for construction Nov. 9 at 7p.m., and it will remain closeduntil Nov. 12 at 5 a.m. Pedestrianaccess to Firth Sterling will not beaffected during the closure. Pe-destrian access is available, 5 a.m.until 11 p.m.

During the closure, all lanes

will be repaved in an effort toget the automated gate featuresfully operational at Firth Ster-ling. Residents and other visi-tors are encouraged to utilizethe other two access controlpoints to enter and exit JBABNov. 10-11.

Both the Arnold Gate and theSouth Gate are operational 24/7.

Gate closure scheduled

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Airman 1st Class Samuel Bibbs,an aerospace medical technicianwith the 579th Medical Groupon Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling(JBAB), joined the Air Force to getmilitary discipline.

“I had three years of college,and I was getting distracted awayfrom my studies,” said Bibbs. “Iwasn’t disciplined, and I knewI needed certain qualities in mylife that I didn’t have at the time.I thought the military would be agood way to get those qualities.”

Bibbs joined the Air Force twoyears ago. The Kansas City, Mis-souri native is now a certifiedEmergency Medical Technician(EMT).

“I screen patients when theyinitially arrive at the clinic,” he

said. “I take their vital signs, I gettheir chief complaints and symp-toms, and then I report that infor-mation to the provider.”

Bibbs said the other big advan-tage of joining the military is theeducational benefits. He plans touse tuition assistance (TA) whenhe enrolls in classes next spring.Then he said the G.I. Bill will al-low him to finally earn his collegedegree after he completes his AirForce commitment.

As for the military discipline,Bibbs said he has it now, and herecommends the Air Force to oth-er college students who might bestruggling with distractions.

“Definitely do your researchand talk to a recruiter,” he said.“That’s what I did. It’s only fouryears, so it’s not a big portion oftime, and it’s not going to be badfor you. You’re going to grow fromit.”

Air Force provides opportunities and options


Airman 1st Class Samuel Bibbs is an aerospace medical technician with the 579th Medical Group on Joint BaseAnacostia-Bolling (JBAB). He joined the Air Force to gain military discipline.

Don’t forget your flu shot


Flu vaccinations are available to all military beneficiaries, ages six months and up, on a walk-in basis at the 579thMedical Group (579 MDG) on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB). The 579 MDG is open Monday-Wednesday and Fri-day, 7:30 a.m. until 4:15 p.m., and Thursday 8 a.m. until 4:15 p.m., closed for lunch daily 12:30-1:30 p.m.


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Joint Base Anacostia-Bol-ling (JBAB) received a lim-ited number of tickets for the“Concert for Valor,” which isscheduled to be held Nov. 11on the National Mall in Wash-ington, D.C.

Although the event is freeto attend, the tickets provideaccess to the area near thestage. The tickets will be dis-tributed on a first come, firstserve basis through the JBABMorale, Welfare and Recre-ation (MWR). They are avail-able at both the Information,Tickets & Travel (ITT) Of-fice, which is located at 4570Chappie James Blvd. (inside

the commissary), and the Lib-erty Center, located in Enter-prise Hall, Bldg. 72. A limitednumber of parking passesare also available. For moreinformation please call ITT,202-404-6576. All governmentI.D. card holders are eligibleto receive tickets.

The “Concert for Valor” isscheduled to begin at 7 p.m.,Nov. 11 and it will feature:Bruce Springsteen, Rihanna,Carrie Underwood, Metalli-ca, Eminem, and other artistsand celebrity guests.

Nearly 800,000 people areexpected to attend the freeevent. The stage will be lo-cated on the west side of theCapitol, near Fourth StreetNW, between Madison andJefferson drives NW.

“Concert for Valor”tickets available throughJoint Base MWR


COMMENTARY BY

ELAINE SANCHEZ

AMERICAN FORCES PRESS SERVICE

In honor of Military Apprecia-tion Month, I created a Top 10 listof the qualities I most appreciateabout military families. Ten quali-ties hardly seem enough to en-compass the amazing service andsacrifice of our nation’s militaryfamilies, but I figured it’s a start.

What I most appreciate aboutmilitary families:

10. Their sense of humor. Ithink this is a prerequisite formilitary families - kind of an “Ifyou don’t laugh, you cry,” com-plex, particularly when it comesto deployments. For instance, myfriend Vivian wrote a blog post forFamily Matters last year about apiece of pizza. Her Navy husbandhad just deployed, and the pizzawas the only remnant of the fam-ily’s last meal together before heleft. “So there it sits, mocking mewhile growing another skin in ourfridge,” she wrote of that pizza,“a smelly, and somewhat odd, re-minder that the man of the house,an integral piece of our family, isgone again.” Funny . and sad.

9. They’re passionate - abouteverything. They give their all,whether it’s volunteering in theircommunities, with their familyreadiness groups or in their kids’schools. What’s evenmore impres-sive is they do so while balancing

careers, home life, kids and educa-tion.

8. They’re strong, even underextraordinary circumstances. Dueto state-of-the-art technology andmedicine, the survivability of thiswar is unmatched by any other,and service members are return-ing home alive despite devastat-ing injuries. And when they do,their families are there to embracethem. In some cases, they give uphomes and careers to care for theirmilitary loved one full-time. That’sstrength.

7. They’re always willing tolend each other a hand. I visitedan Army post about a year ago tointerview military kids and met ateenager whose parents were bothdeployed in Iraq. He and his twosiblings were staying with his par-ents’ friends, who had three kidsof their own. I was amazed by thecouple’s selflessness at the time,but since have heard of so manyother examples that I’ve realizedthis caring and support is simplyanother aspect of the military fam-ily culture.

6. They’re resilient. A decadeof war, frequent deployments,moves, career and school changes.Need I say more?

5. Military spouses. From themoment they say “I do” to a mili-tary member, they begin a life ofservice every bit as valuable astheir spouse’s. They give up ca-reers to follow their military loved

one around the world, hold downthe home front during deploy-ments, and offer their unfailinglove and support. It’s a lot to askof anyone, and they voluntarilyshoulder this burden.

4. Military kids. They’re justamazing. They change schools, onaverage, six to eight times over thecourse of their parent’s military

career. They deal with long separa-tions from loved ones - who aren’theaded out for a business trip, butfor a year in a combat zone. De-spite everything that’s thrown atthem, they are strong, brave andadaptable. I met a high school se-nior a while back who told me hewas okay with his dad missing hisgraduation, prom and a host of

other events. He knew the reasonwhy — his dad’s desire to serve hisnation — and that was enough.

3. Other family members. Peo-ple often forget about the extend-ed family members who serve too.The grandparents who open theirhomes to grandkids during de-ployments, the sisters and broth-ers who call and send care pack-ages, a host of uncles, aunts andcousins offering their unwaveringsupport. I spoke to a woman whotook in her two grandchildren dur-ing her Air Force daughter’s de-ployment. She was nervous at first- it had been years since kids livedin her home full-time — but thengained a new bond with her grand-children. And she’d do it again in aheartbeat, she told me.

2. Their service and sacrifice.They, too, serve this nation. Theyweather holidays, birthdays andmajor milestones without theirmilitary loved one. In the worstcases, they must deal with theirloved one’s ultimate sacrifice. FirstLady Michelle Obama expressedher gratitude for military familiesat an event to honor military kidslast spring: “When we talk aboutservice to our country, when wetalk about all that sacrifice for acause, when we talk about patrio-tism and courage and resilience,we’re not just talking about our

Why Appreciate Military Families?

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

A military family enjoys some summer fair treats of cotton candy andsnow cones at the 2014 Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) Fun Day.

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BY PH2 GEORGE RIZOR ANDPH2 GENE THOMPSON

Editor’s Note - This story origi-nally appeared in the Bolling AirForce Base (BAFB) newspaper, Bol-ling Beam, Nov. 1, 1974. Minimaledits were made to ensure the tran-scription conforms to current news-writing standards. BAFB is one ofthree military properties that nowconstitute Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB).

Many people who work at Bol-ling may be unaware of a neighborjust to the north, connected by theaccess road to the Anacostia NavalStation.

There, between Bolling andSouth Capitol Street is a three storyred-brick building with an enor-mous sign that reads “Naval Pho-tographic Center” [NPC]. It is thelargest naval photographic facilityin the world.

The building was designed byEastman Kodak in 1943 at a costof five million dollars. It was in-tended for one purpose: to givethe finest photographic support tothe Navy.

NPC has three major jobs. Itproduces official films, acts as ahome base for Navy still photogra-phy, and conducts a large share ofthe Navy’s research and develop-ment in the field of photography.

Films range from simple brief-

ings to full-scale movies on lo-cation - from the Middle East’sdeserts to Antarctica. Some of themoves are made with stock foot-age. NPC’s vaults currently hold100 million feet of stock footage,and thousands more arrive daily.

A television that can originateclosed-circuit broadcasts and pro-duce “instant” moves on video-tape and film transfers is anotheraudio-visual capability of the lab.NPC also has a mobile unit to addto the center’s flexibility.

NPC’s Still Photography De-partment serves as a giant archivefor Navy still pictures. It also turnsout still photos in volume. The stilllab prepares murals, retouchesphotos, and has a portrait stu-dio where important folks fromensigns to admirals have seatedthemselves, and even a presidentor two.

The research and developmentteam consists of physicists, me-chanical engineers, mathemati-cians, and chemists. They work

with private industry from con-ception to development on thecreation of new hardware and theassociated processes.

Full length motion pictures,comprehensive still photographyfor the entire Navy, and extensiveresearch and development are allcarried on in NPC, right next toBolling.

One of the nice things aboutNPC is that tours are available, at aplace that’s close by and interest-ing.

Navy’s largest [photo center] borders [Air Force] baseFrom the Archives

In the film depository department, Major Walker checks invoice sheets before shipping finished Navy films outto the fleet.

PH3 Don Sherwood hand prints pho-tos for Navy-wide distribution.

Part of the film-making team, Clovisvon Crummett and Ken Duggan de-velop a storyline and script, usinga storyboard layout.

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BY NICOLE M. WOODS


PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Air Force Master Sgt. BradleyBennett, a tenor singer with theU.S. Air Force Band’s vocal group,The Singing Sergeants, has beenserving the Air Force communityfor more than 14 years.

Bennett got his start at an earlyage from playing instruments as achild to performing professionallyat the age of seven at a local theaterin his hometown of Kent, Ohio.

For Bennett, music didn’t stopat childhood. Instead, he contin-ued to sing his way through col-lege and obtained a music degreefrom Kent State University.

With a degree in music, Ben-nett went on to seek a career thatwould satisfy the two career fieldshe had grown to know and love -

music and the military. With afamily legacy of Airmen and mu-sicians, the Air Force was an easydecision for Bennett.

“It was the perfect mix for meand my family,” he said.

His father was both a musicianand a pilot during World War II,flying B-24 Liberator bombers,and his great grandfather builtplanes during World War I. So,Bennett knew at an early age thathe’d follow a similar path.

After enlisting in the Air Force,Bennett has performed locallyand overseas. During a deploy-ment to Qatar to support Opera-tion Iraqi Freedom, he was thelead singer of a rock-countryband called Vector, touring fivedifferent countries for the moraleof the U.S. military and its allies,in addition to putting on showsat embassies and local schools in

Saudi Arabia and other WesternAsia countries.

“It’s really been an incredibleexperience, and there’s no otherplace else to do it,” said Bennett.

Bennett explained the qual-ity of the events that he has donewhere “most people can’t evenbuy their way into some of theevents.”

He recalls performing at Presi-dent Reagan’s funeral and stand-ing in the rotunda with “some ofthe world’s most important andpowerful people,” as former Pres-ident Reagan lay in state whileformer First Lady Nancy Reagancried over him.

“We were there singing Ameri-ca the Beautiful,” he said. “It wasreally amazing, and I am so hon-ored. The opportunities that theAir Force has afforded me are in-credible.”

Music and Air Force are family traditions

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

Air Force Master Sgt. Bradley Bennett, a tenor vocalist with the SingingSergeants, The United States Air Force Band, Washington, D.C. rehearsesfor an upcoming concert. In addition to his performing duties, he is theunit training manager. A native of Kent, Ohio, Bennett’s career in the AirForce began in January 2000.

Gen. William D. Mitchell orderedthe veterans to be removed fromall government property. Policewere dispatched to enforce theeviction but were met with resis-tance from the veterans. Policefired into the crowd killing two ofthe veterans.

President Hoover then or-dered the Army to take com-mand of the eviction and clearout all of the veterans. ArmyChief of Staff, Gen. Douglas Ma-cArthur, led the infantry withfixed bayonets, cavalry andtanks, driving the camp dwellersfrom their shelters while alsoburning all of the possessionsbrought by the veterans andtheir families.

Upon hearing of the over-use of force, President Hooverordered the operation to bestopped. MacArthur, however,continued the assault, statinghe believed the veterans wereattempting to overthrow theU.S. Government. SupportingMacArthur during the incidentwas his general’s aide, ArmyMaj. Dwight D. Eisenhower andArmy Maj. George Patton.

Scores of veterans and familymembers were injured duringthe incident and more than onehundred arrested. That momenthas gone down in American his-tory as the lowest point in ourmilitary’s history.

In 1938, as a way to unof-ficially make amends with theveterans, Congress passed anAct known as Armistice Day,that would be celebrated Nov. 11every year, to recognize the Ar-mistice signed on “the eleventhhour of the eleventh day of theeleventh month” officially end-ing “the war to end all wars.”

Congress intended to replacethe word “Armistice” with “Vet-eran,” but the hostilities of thetime, which ultimately led to theoutbreak of World War II, delayed

the change. It wasn’t until 1954,that President Dwight D. Eisen-hower officially recognized theveterans’ sacrifices by signingHR7786, changing Armistice Dayto Veterans Day.

Since that signing, VeteransDay has been celebrated acrossthe country, and it all started

right here on the premier groundsof, now, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, nearly 80 years ago.

Editor’s note: the Ghosts of DCorganization and the Library ofCongress contributed informa-tion to this article.

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ticipation in the contest was moresignificant than just baking her fa-vorite dish. It was also a learningopportunity for her daughter.

“My husband and I constantlyencourage McKenzie to step outof her comfort zone and try newthings,” Johnson said. “So, todaywas my turn to step out of my owncomfort zone and enter this con-test - showing my daughter thatwe all have to step out of our com-fort zone sometimes.”

As for the winners of the con-test, a beautifully, decadent spiceapple pecan carrot cake, createdby Cheryl Engel, took the win forthe best cake dish. Engel, a dentalassistant here at JBAB, found therecipe online and thought it wouldbe fun and creative to bake. Notnew to baking, Engel is excited toput her new mixer to work overthe holidays.

Coming in first place for thecookie category, Gerald Burbidge,a safety specialist with the PublicWorks Department here at JBAB,presented his perfectly chewypeanut butter bliss cookie, which

he explained took several hours tomake from scratch, as he followedhis mother’s traditional recipe.

“I’m a baker and I do every-thing by hand, so this is fun forme,” Burbidge explained. “This issomething I want to do after I re-tire.”

Last, but not least, with a batchof chocolate chip and oatmealraisin cookies, a sweet potato pie,and a pecan pie, all entered for achance to win, Detra Blow, a rec-reation specialist at the fitnesscenter, won for the best pie dish,with her homemade pecan pie.

“I put my heart and love intoeverything that I do,” said Blowwith a smile. “I love to see peopleenjoying my food. It’s really justsomething fun to do.”

The WFR staff is excited to startplanning for next year’s bake-offand they look forward to manymore opportunities to bring thecommand and the base togetherin a social setting with food andlaughter.

Program Director, Judy Fairexplains, “Activities like this are agood way to boost morale and en-gage with the community, whiledriving traffic to WFR services andactivities on base.”

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY NICOLE M. WOODS

A beautifully, decadent spice apple pecan carrot cake, baked by CherylEngel, took the win for the best cake dish at the Warfighter & FamilyReadiness Holiday Baking Contest, held Nov. 3 at the Bolling Club. Engel,a dental assistant here at JBAB, found the recipe online and thought itwould be fun and creative to bake.

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PHOTO COURTESY OF LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

An estimated 43,000 veterans and family members marched on Wash-ington, D.C. to demand payment for their World War I bonuses. Themen brought their families and whatever they could carry with themand set up camp on the southern banks of the Anacostia River. Withina short period of time, their encampment became a shanty townknown as Hooverville - named after President Herbert Hoover.


Halloween events took place throughout Joint BaseAnacostia-Bolling (JBAB) Oct. 31, and we asked to seeyour photos via our Facebook page. Here are some ofour hauntingly good followers. If you have other pho-tos you’d like to share, please send them to [email protected]. We may use them in a future issue ofthe Joint Base Journal or on our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/jointbase.

Joint Base invadedby trick-or-treaters!

PHOTO SUBMITTED BY STEPHANIE NICKEL

PHOTO SUBMITTED BY JENNIFER SWEENEY

PHOTO SUBMITTED BY THE BELL FAMILY

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY TIFFANY MCKENNEY

Each child received a trick-or-treatgoodie bag at the Youth Center fol-lowing the parade.

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY TIFFANY MCKENNEY

The Commander of Joint Base An-acostia-Bolling (JBAB), Navy Capt.Frank Mays participated in the fes-tivities Oct. 31 at the Annual MoralWelfare and Recreation (MWR) Hal-loween Parade and Carnival.

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) families enjoyed their time during the MWR Halloween parade, which began at Giesboro Park andended at the Youth Center.

More than 500 goblins, ghouls, princesses, and pirates participated in the 2014 Joint Base Anacostia-BollingMorale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Halloween parade held Oct. 31.

PHOTO SUBMITTED BY SHANNON NORDHAUS


View all events at MyWFR.com

November is Military Family Appreciation Month: Cel-ebrating the service, resilience, and unending sacrifice ofour military families.

Free Bowling at Potomac LanesNov. 8, 22 and 29 | 10 a.m.-noon | Potomac Lanes Bowl-

ing CenterTo celebrate Military Family Appreciation Month, all ac-

tive military and their families bowl free 10 a.m. until noonNov. 8, 22 and 29! Limited to three games per person. Shoerental $2.50

Save the Date! Family Fun DayNov. 22 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | JBAB TrackIn support of Military Family Appreciation Month, Child

& Youth Programs is hosting a day filled with fun activi-ties to include the quarterback toss, bean bag toss, moon

bounces, rock climbing wall and a football tire run. This freeevent is open to all ages!

Veterans Day Special$5 Framing Special

Nov. 7 and 12 | 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. | Arts & Crafts CenterIn observance of Veterans Day, Magdalene’s Custom

Framing will frame World War I or World War II veteranphotos for only $5! For details call 202-767-8560 or visit My-WFR.com

Community Events and InformationSuper Yard & Craft Sale

Nov. 15 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Bolling ClubCreate space in your garage, attic or sheds by selling

your treasures, holiday crafts and baked goods. It’s also agood time to start your holiday shopping! Space price: $20,

includes one table and two chairs. Call the Bolling Club at202-767-6794 for space reservations.

Decorate the ClubNov. 24 | 9 a.m. | Bolling ClubLend a helping hand by decorating the Bolling Club for

the holidays and receive an extra special gift of $150 credittowards your organization’s holiday party. Free lunch andcoffee will also be provided while you decorate. One dis-count per organization; Minimum of four hours is required.$150 credit is valid only at the Bolling Club. Call the BollingClub at 202-767-6794 to register!

Book Your Holiday PartiesHolidays are almost here somake your party reservations

today! MWR can help you with everything you need! Pleasecall any of our facilities listed below for more information.

Bolling Club: 202-767-6794Potomac Lanes Bowling Center: 202-563-1701Slip Inn: 202-767-6792

White House Ornament2014White House Christmas Ornaments are on sale now

at the Bolling Club for $18. Purchase a 2014 ornament andreceive any previous year, in stock, for only $8! While sup-plies last.

Play Bingo at Potomac LanesWin up to $8,000 per game and daily prizes! Sign up for

your VIP Bingo Payer’s Card today at Potomac Lanes Bowl-ing Center!

Slip InnThe Slip Inn is currently closed, but it is still available

for private events. Call 202-767-6792 to book your holiday,retirement or any other special event today. The Slip Innwill reopen March 2.

Bolling ClubTheisen St, Bldg. 50 | 202-767-6794/6792

12 Weeks of ChristmasEvery Monday | Now thru Dec. 15 | this week’s giveaway:

6 Two Piece Slip Inn Chicken Combos - Nov. 10Every Monday, ANY Club Member, who purchases

ANYTHING from any MWR facility, is eligible to win extrapresents. All it takes is for you, the Club Member, to makea purchase, put your full name and phone number on yourreceipt and drop it in a designated drop box. A drawing willbe held every Monday and the winner, once the member-ship is verified, will be notified! If you’re not a clubmembersign up today and take advantage of fantastic specials andprice discounts. Applications are available at the BollingClub or online at www.myairforcelife.com.

First FridayNov. 7 | 5 p.m.-12 a.m. | Washington Dining RoomFeaturing DJ Bob Ski and free hors d’oeuvres from 5-7

p.m. for club members! $10 for non-members.

Information, Tickets & Travel (ITT) Office4570 Chappie James Blvd., located inside the commis-

sary | 202-404-6576

USNA 2014 Football Tickets on Sale Now!Nov. 16 vs Georgia Southern, $22, gate price $38

Radio City Christmas Spectacular Show Tickets aresold out!

Nov. 15 | 7 a.m.-11 p.m. | New York City (departs fromFitness Center II, Bldg. 419)

Limited space for transportation to New York is availablefor $50.

Auto Hobby ShopBrookley Ave. Bldg. P9 | 202-767-4571

November SpecialsFree Vehicle Inspection: Receive a free inspection with

the purchase of a coolant flush.Free Washer Fluid: Your washer fluid will be topped off

for free with the purchase of an oil change.

Warfighter & Family Readiness Events

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For more than two centuries,members of our Armed Forces havedefended our country with unyield-ing courage. In our Nation’s timesof need, these brave patriots stepforward to answer America’s call,leaving behind everything theyknow and love. And as they helpsecure our freedom and democ-racy, their families sacrifice along-side them. During Military FamilyMonth, we recognize every spouse,parent, sibling, child, and loved onewho stands with our service mem-bers, and we reaffirm our solemnvow to serve these families as wellas they serve us.

The selflessness of our militaryfamilies tells a story of unfailingduty and devotion. Through longdeployments, difficult separations,and moves across the country andoverseas, spouses and partnersput their careers on hold and chil-dren take on extra responsibilities.With grace and resilience, familiesendure the absence of loved onesand shoulder the burdens of war.And when battle ends and our ser-vice members return home, theirfamilies support their transitionand recovery.

To fulfill our sacred promiseto our service members and theirloved ones, my Administrationcontinues to make supporting our

military families a top priority. Thisyear, we launched the Veterans Em-ployment Center, an interagencyresource to connect transitioningservice members, veterans, andtheir spouses to meaningful careeropportunities. We are also commit-ted to fostering partnerships withorganizations that help militarycaregivers and making consistentand effective family services avail-able, including mental health careand counseling, deployment andrelocation assistance, and childcare and youth programs. Throughtheir Joining Forces initiative, FirstLady Michelle Obama and Dr. JillBiden are working to ensure mem-bers of our Armed Forces, veterans,

and their families have all the op-portunities and benefits they de-serve. And since 2011, their effortshave encouraged businesses to hiremore than 500,000 veterans andmilitary spouses.

Every day, our military familiesat home and abroad inspire us andremind us of our obligation to takecare of those who do so much forour country. As a grateful Nation,we pay tribute to the women andmen who have made our militarythe finest fighting force the worldhas ever known, and we honor theenduring strength and dedicationof their families.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACKOBAMA, President of the United

States of America, by virtue ofthe authority vested in me by theConstitution and the laws of theUnited States, do hereby proclaimNovember 2014 as Military FamilyMonth. I call on all Americans tohonor military families throughprivate actions and public servicefor the tremendous contributionsthey make in support of our ser-vice members and our Nation.

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

BARACK OBAMA

Presidential Proclamation — Military Family Month, 2014

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NAVY 311“NAVY 311” is the place to go for all types

of information to help support Navymilitary,civilian and retiree personnel and their fami-lies. Access NAVY 311 at 1-855-NAVY-311 or(DSN) 510-NAVY-311. You can also [email protected] or visit www.NAVY311.navy.mil.

Joint Base Gate HoursArnold (Main) Gate: 24/7South (Joint Visitor’s Center) Gate: 24/7Firth Sterling (North) Gate: Mon-Fri - 5

a.m.-7 p.m.Bellevue (Housing Area) Gate: Mon-Fri -

5 -9 a.m. and 3-7 p.m.

Navy Wives Clubs of AmericaThe D.C. Metro chapter of Navy Wives

Clubs of America, Eleanor Roosevelt #37,hosts meetings every second Thursday ofthe month to discuss and plan volunteeractivities in the local military and civil-ian communities. Military spouses of allbranches are welcome to attend. For moreinformation, email [email protected] visit www.facebook.com/NWCA37.

Post Office weekday closure 2-3 p.m.

Due to fiscal challenges, the Joint BaseAnacostia-Bolling (JBAB) Post Office is oper-atingwith one postal agent andwill be closedfor lunch from 2-3 p.m., Monday-Friday.Saturday hours remain unchanged. If youhave questions, comments or complaintsplease contact the U.S. Postal Service.

MFSC moves to Building 13The Military and Family Support Cen-

ter (MFSC) supports individual and familyreadiness through a full array of programsand resources which help military familiesto be resilient, well-informed and adaptableto the Navy-Air Force environment. Untilrecently, these programs and services wereavailable at two separate locations. Now ev-erything is conveniently located in Building13 on Brookley Avenue. To view a full list ofprograms and services or for more informa-tion visit www.mywfr.com or call MFSC at202-767-0450.

Immunization ClinicThe 579th Medical Group Immuniza-

tion Clinic will be open Monday, Tuesday,Wednesday and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to12:30 p.m. and from 1:30 to 4:15 p.m. OnThursdays, the clinic will be open from 8a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to

4:15 p.m. The clinic closes at noon for train-ing the first Wednesday of each month. Formore information, call 202-404-6724.

Toastmasters Club seeks membersThe Bolling Toastmasters Club is avail-

able for everyone on JBAB as a place topractice your leadership skills. Toastmas-ters clubs are where leaders are made,and leadership starts with good commu-nication. The program is self-paced, andit works. The Bolling Toastmasters Clubmeets Wednesdays from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.at the JBAB Chapel Center. Visitors arewelcome. For more information, call JimQueen at 301-452-6931.

Boys and Girls Club volunteersThe Boys and Girls Club of Greater Wash-

ington needs volunteer coaches for theiryouth baseball league for 10-year-olds and12-year-olds. Formore information or to signup, call 512-560-5548 from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. oremail [email protected].

JBAB Cyclists on FacebookBasically a forum for all JBAB riders to

get together. We organize group rides overlunch and during commuting hours. Visitus online at www.facebook.com/groups/

jbabcyclists. For more information, [email protected].

JBAB Cub ScoutsAttention all boys grades 1st through

5th interested in scouting. Please contactthe JBAB Cub Scouts, Pack 343, at [email protected] for more information.Each den holds their own meetings eachmonth along with one pack event. Boyswill earn badges together and can workon individual achievements as well. Comejoin us for popcorn, camping and so muchmore.

Air Force Wives’ Club Thrift ShopThe Air Force Officers’ Wives’ Club

Thrift Shop is located at 13 Brookley Aveand is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays andThursdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Donations areaccepted during business hours only. Prof-its from the AFOWC Thrift shop go towardcollege scholarships and other militarycharitable organizations. For more in-formation about the AFOWC or its ThriftShop call 202-563-6666 or email [email protected].

JNOTESMiscellaneous items related to your health, your career,

your life and your community

Chaplain’s Religious Enrichment Development OperationsThe Chaplain’s Religious Enrichment Development Operations (CREDO) offers

a 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 Hil-ton Hotel in Crystal City, Virginia, where they learn and apply marriage skills suchas communication and problem solving in a fun, small group atmosphere. Usingpersonality inventories, participants learn that differences in marriages can beways to enhance and complete one another in the marriage journey. The next MERis scheduled for Nov. 14-16.

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. The next PRR is sched-uled to be held Jan. 23-25 at the Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City, Maryland.

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 JointBase Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) Chapel and inquire within.

CATHOLIC SERVICES

ReconciliationSunday 9 a.m. Chapel Center

RosarySunday 9:10 a.m. Chapel Center

MassTuesday 11:30 a.m. Chapel CenterWednesday 11:30 a.m. Chapel CenterThursday 11:30 a.m. Chapel CenterFriday 7 a.m. Chapel CenterSaturday 5 p.m. Chapel Center

Sunday 9:30 a.m. Chapel Center

PROTESTANT SERVICES

Sunday WorshipGospel 11:30 a.m. Chapel Center

General Protestant 11 a.m. Chapel 2

Sunday SchoolSeptember - May9:30-10:30 a.m.Any questions about these services or oth-

er religious needs call 202-767-5900.

Chapel Schedule

troops and our veterans,” Obama said,“We’re talking about our military families,as well.”

1. They stand behind their service mem-ber. I know a military mom whose children- all six - had either joined the military orwere about to. All had joined while the na-tion is at war. While she was concerned,rather than deter them from their choice,

she chose to support them. She told me itwas an easy decision. “I always tell [my chil-dren], ‘This is your time in history. You arewhere the action is and you’re fighting forus, for your country and for the lifestyle weall enjoy.”

I hope everyone takes amoment to thanka military family this month, and year-round. Or, even better, offer to give them ahand, whether it’s with child care, cookingameal or helping to mow a lawn. As the firstlady often says at her Joining Forces events,“Everyone can do something.”

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