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Vol. 5, No. 46 November 14, 2014

Happy 239th Birthday, U.S. Marine Corps!

BYMICHELLE L. GORDON

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The Joint Base Anacostia-Bol-ling (JBAB) Emergency OperationsCenter (EOC) was filled with lead-ers from throughout the installa-tion Nov. 6 as they prepared for awinter storm headed for the Na-tional Capital Region.

The mock storm was part of atabletop exercise (TTX) coordinat-ed by Emergency Manager DarrylHart to ensure JBAB is ready forthe coming winter season.

“Exercises like this prepare thebase emergency support func-tions for severe weather threats,”said Hart. “We activate the EOCwhen a big storm occurs to sup-port the agencies that have workdo to around the base in the eventof a tornado, a hurricane, or in thiscase, a winter storm.”

The TTX allowed JBAB supportfunctions, such as public works,safety, police and fire depart-ments, and Warfighter & FamilyReadiness (WFR), to talk throughthe steps their individual agencieswould take during a snow emer-gency. It also provided an oppor-tunity to evaluate and update their

inclement weather continuity ofoperations procedures and stan-dard operating procedures.

Comprised of three modules,the TTX focused on: preparation,response and recovery. Duringeach module, the support func-tions reviewed and discussed thesteps taken during the differentphases of a winter storm.

“The discussions allow us tocapture lessons learned,” saidJBAB Training and Readiness Offi-cer Tim Trammell. “This is an op-portunity for everybody to have agood discussion and ensure we’reall on the same page when it comesto preparation and response towinter storms, before we have ourfirst snow on the ground.”

Throughout the exercise, mockweather updates were used toinform the EOC about currentweather conditions to help solicitthe appropriate responses andmove the exercise forward.

Hart and Trammel served asevaluators and facilitators duringthe TTX. They listened to the dis-cussions, provided feedback andencouraged the agencies to think

Joint Base trains for winter weather

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY MICHELLE L. GORDON

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) District Fire Chief Jeff Williams explains JBAB Fire Department standardoperating procedures and responsibilities for winter weather during a training exercise held Nov. 6. The trainingexercise allowed JBAB support functions, such as public works, safety, police and fire departments, and Warf-ighter & Family Readiness (WFR), to talk through the steps their individual agencies would take during a snowemergency.See WINTER, Page 3

BY NICOLEM. WOODS

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Living on the sidewalk or un-der a bridge is always grim for thehomeless, but during winter itcan be deadly, and with tempera-tures dropping, they could usesome help.

The Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) Security and Op-erations Office started OperationOvercoat to help provide out-erwear to those most in need.Currently in its second year, theclothing drive collects coats of allsizes for the District.

During 2013, JBAB Firefight-ers and Department of Defense(DOD) police officers distributedseveral hundred coats to needyresidents living in Washington,D.C., Ward 7. The gently-usedcoats were donated by JBAB resi-dents, military members, civiliansand contractors, making the drivea success.

“We’re hoping for the samesuccessful turnout as last year, ifnot better, since we started earli-er this year,” said Navy Lt. Cmdr.Michael Rickett, JBAB director ofoperations and event organizer.

Withmilitary families constant-ly moving, Rickett explained thatOperation Overcoat is a perfectway to get rid of unneeded coatsand simultaneously give back tothe surrounding community.

“Almost every time you cleanout your closet, you tend to findextra stuff,” he said. “Why notgive it to people who can use it?It’s a good way to start the winterand help keep somebody warm.”

The winter months can be-come extremely dangerous foranyone, but especially for thehomeless who are unable to finda place to stay among the over-crowded D.C. shelters. Last win-ter, the northeast saw record-shattering temperatures andhigh-snow totals, and a similarweather is expected this winter

season, according to www.accu-weather.com.

The idea for the coat drivecame from Rickett and his wife’sdesire to simply help the needy.When asked why they organizethe operation, Rickett replied,“Why not?”

“The Security and Operationsoffice is a community-service or-ganization as it, provides fire res-cue, security, safety, and emer-gency management on a daily ba-sis to the JBAB community. Thisis just one more thing that we cando to help make the communitya better place to live and grow,”he said.

“It’s always good to help outthe people that you serve,” Rick-ett added. “I hope we can contin-ue to do this for years to come.”

Operation Overcoat will con-tinue through Dec. 12. Donationboxes are located at the JBAB Se-curity Office, 421 Brookley Ave.,and Fire Station One, 5 BrookleyAve. Drop-off is available 24/7.

Operation Overcoat provides gently-used coats to local community

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

(Left to right) Battalion Chief Jeffrey Williams, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Fire and Emergency Services Department; Andrea Coleman,director of elementary education for Day Break Ministries; Police ChiefLarry Graves, JBAB DOD Police Department; Lt. Cmdr. Michael Rickett,JBAB operations officer; and Division Chief Mark Hendley, JBAB Fire andEmergency Services, transfer coats from coat donation collection boxesto bags for easier transportation and carrying during Operation Overcoat2013. Firefighters and DOD police officers at JBAB conducted the coatdrive to help keep residents of low-income housing areas in the Districtof Columbia’s Ward 7 warm during the winter.

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BY NICOLE M. WOODSJOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Air Force Band Conductor,Col. Larry Lang, led The U.S. AirForce Band in a special musicaltribute honoring veterans andactive-duty service membersNov.11.

The tribute was broadcast liveon Maryland Public Television’s(MPT) Public Broadcasting Ser-vice (PBS) channel in honor ofVeterans Day. The performancealso featured guest artists KrisAllen, a pop-rock singer from“American Idol,” season eight,and Melinda Doolittle, a rhythmand blues and soul artist fromseason six of the show.

Broadcast in its entirety andalso streamed live online, theshow included a wide array offun songs and American classics,accompanied by several originalsongs performed with guest art-ists.

Each song performed had aspecial meaning and dedicationto the men and women in uni-form such as Doolittle’s perfor-mance of a a very poignant pieceabout home, which she likened toservice members returning homefrom a deployment and being re-united with family.

“I am in heaven right now,”Doolittle said with excitement.“This is my third time getting tosing with the U.S. Air Force, andI can’t even explain how much Ilove it. I just really do. It’s such agreat event, and I am so honoredto sing as a part of the VeteransDay special.”

Since coming in third placeon season six of “American Idol,”Doolittle has been touring thecountry with a band and back-upsingers, as well as an occasionalsymphony, but she explained thatshe’s never had a more special ex-perience than getting to sing withThe U.S. Air Force Band.

“I don’t know if it’s becauseit’s the Air Force or what, but theprecision and the feeling behindit is unexplainable, and whenthose things are coupled togeth-er, it makes all the difference inthe world. I seriously feel likeI’m flying when I get to sing withthem,” Doolittle said.

For the eighth consecutiveyear, The U.S. Air Force Band haspartnered with MPT to create amusical tribute to America’s vet-erans. The partnership began inJune 2007, with a special perfor-mance at the Strathmore MusicCenter in North Bethesda, Mary-land, in recognition of the 60thanniversary of the formation ofthe U.S. Air Force.

The following year, the band’spartnership with MPT shiftedthemes and developed into anannual Veterans Day special, andhas continued ever since.

“We like to give back to theveterans. We think it’s an im-portant thing to do,” said KenDay, executive producer at MPT.“These men and women do every-thing for the country. They keepit safe and are willing to risk theirlives. So, this is a simple return ofthe gratitude that the American

people have, and we here at MPTare a conduit for that and we arecommitted to doing this for thenext several years.”

The long-standing partnershipbetween The U.S. Air Force Bandand MPT allows the band to reachthousands of Americans and notonly tell the Air Force’s story, butalso the stories of the many greatthings that our veterans do.

In addition to the MPT musicaltribute, The U.S. Air Force Bandalso participated during “The Con-cert for Valor” Nov. 11 when theSinging Sergeants preformed withAmerican Idol season tree win-ner, Carrie Underwood. The eventhosted many headliners in the en-tertainment industry, includingMetallica, Dave Grohl, Rihanna,Eminem, Tom Hanks and manymore. An estimated 800,000 fans

US Air Force Band performs tributes to America’s veterans

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY NICOLE M. WOODS

U.S. Air Force Band Conductor Col. Larry Lang led the Air Force Band in aspecial musical tribute to veterans and active-duty service members, Nov.11, in honor of Veterans Day. The tribute was broadcasted live on Mary-land Public Television’s (MPT) Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) channel.


Melinda Doolittle, Rhythm and Blues singer and “American Idol” seasonsix, third-place runner-up, performed alongside The U.S. Air Force Bandduring a special musical tribute show honoring veterans and active dutyservice members on Veterans Day. The performance was broadcastedon Maryland Public Television’s (MPT) Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)channel Nov. 11.

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY ERIC D. RITTER

Members of The U.S. Air Force Band’s Singing Sergeants took a moment to pose with Grammy Award winner and American Idol finalist, Carrie Under-wood, backstage during “The Concert for Valor,” which was held in Washington, D.C. Nov. 11. The event hosted many headliners in the entertainmentindustry, including Metallica, Dave Grohl, Rihanna, Eminem, George Lopez and many more. An estimated 800,000 fans packed onto the National Mallgrounds, making the concert the largest event the Singing Sergeants has participated in during their unit’s history.


The U.S. Air Force Band performed a special musical tribute to veterans and active-duty service members, Nov.11, in honor of Veterans Day. The tribute was broadcasted live on Maryland Public Television’s (MPT) PublicBroadcasting Service (PBS) channel.See BAND, Page 3

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BY HOWARD SEELEYJOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING

AIR FORCE ELEMENT FINANCIAL SERVICES

The Air Force is conducting a basicallowance for housing (BAH) recertifi-cation project as part of the FinancialImprovement Audit Readiness program(FIAR).

Every Airman drawing dependent rateBAH is required to re-certify their enti-tlement to this allowance, even if theirdependency status has not changed.The program does not apply to Airmenreceiving single rate BAH or to dual mili-tary families without dependents.

In dual military households with de-pendents, only the Airman claiming thedependents will have to be recertified. Inorder to complete this requirement, allmembers receiving with-dependent BAHare required to submit a completed AFForm 594 with an original signature. Dig-itally signed forms will not be accepted.

Original supporting documentationmust also be reviewed by the local fi-nance office. Examples of supportingdocumentation include: birth certificate,marriage certificate, divorce decree, sec-ondary dependency approval letter fromDefense Financing and Accounting Ser-vice (DFAS), etc.

Notifications about the recertificationproject began earlier this year in March

and have since occurred monthly basedon Social Security Number (SSN). All Air-men receiving with-dependent rate BAHare expected to be notified no later thanNov. 30.

Upon receiving the notice, Airmenwill have 30 days to complete the actionby submitting the completed signed AFForm 594 and all necessary supportingdocuments to the finance office. Failureto respond to the notice, and completethe required action within the 30 days,will result in an immediate reduction ofBAH entitlements to the single rate ef-fective the 31st day and all dependent-based entitlements will be stopped.

Entitlements will not be retroactivelyreestablished at the with-dependent rateas of the date of reduction, but will bereestablished as of the date that all re-quired documentation is submitted tofinance.

Airmen assigned to Joint Base Ana-costia-Bolling (JBAB) may submit thecompleted AF Form 594 and all support-ing documentation to the finance officevia email: usaf.jbanafw.afdw-staff.mbx.bolling-fm-customer-service-mil-pay@mail.mil, fax: 202-404-4110, or by walk-in appointment Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3p.m. For more information, please con-tact the finance office.

Air Force basic allowance for housing recertification project

through each scenario.Throughout the TTX the subject mat-

ter experts discussed every step of a winterstorm, from closing facilities early duringthe onset of the storm, to staffing the Fur-nari Restaurant and clearing roads duringthe storm, to recalling the JBAB staff oncethe storm has passed. However, accordingto Trammel, the most important step is theone that occurs before the first day of win-ter.

“Identifying the resources available andhaving those resources in place before theevent happens is key. Communication is

key,” he said. “Communicating and antici-pating what might be needed is importantbefore the EOC is activated, that’s why it’scalled preparation.”

Hart echoes Trammel’s thoughts on pre-paredness. He said he doesn’t pay toomuchattention to the Farmer’s Almanac, but he’sconfident the EOC is ready for any severewinter weather JBAB might encounter thisyear. He also strongly encourages prepara-tion on an individual basis.

“People need to plan ahead for winterweather,” said Hart. “Keep a kit in the carin case you get stranded on the side of theroad and have water, granola bars and ablanket to keep you warm until help arrives.At home, in the case of power outage, justhave something set aside so you can staysafe and warm in case you lose power.”

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U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY MICHELLE L. GORDON

The Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) Emergency Operations Center (EOC) was filled withleaders from throughout the installation Nov. 6 as they prepared for a mock winter stormheaded for the National Capital Region.

The White Stripes

U.S. NAVY PHOTOS BY MICHELLE L. GORDON

Parking lots throughout Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) are receiving a facelift. Therestriping project began Nov. 10 with the Bolling Commissary, the JBAB Exchange andthe Child Development Centers all receiving freshly painted parking spots.

packed onto the National Mall on VeteransDay, making the concert the largest eventthe Singing Sergeants has participated induring their unit’s history.

“Our job is to tell the U.S. Air Force story

through music and words, and that is spe-cial,” Lang said. “We get the great privilegeto perform for audiences across America,and very often veterans are a good portionof that audience. We love hearing abouttheir stories and their service. So, to rep-resent them, to honor them and to play forthem, that is always special.”

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The Bolling Club experienced water damage when a pipe unexpectedly burst Nov. 10at approximately 1:30 p.m. Due to the water damage, the Club will be closed for repairsuntil Nov. 19. Lunch will not be served and the Super Yard & Craft Sale previously sched-uled for Nov. 15, will be postponed until further notice. For more information, pleasecall 202-767-6794.

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COURTESY OF THE ARMED

FORCES PRESS SERVICE, 1969

Editor’s Note - This story origi-nally appeared in the Bolling AirForce Base (BAFB) newspaper, Bol-ling Beam, November 14, 1969.Minimal edits were made to ensurethe transcription conforms to cur-rent newswriting standards. BAFBis one of three military propertiesthat now constitute Joint Base An-acostia-Bolling (JBAB).

The Department of Defense(DoD) is studying the possibilitiesand feasibilities of instituting anall-volunteer force for the militaryservices.

This study is being made at thebehest of President Nixon in anattempt to better military life andeliminate the need for the induc-tion of manpower into the armedforces.

The main questions are: Whatwill it mean to you? When will it gointo effect? What are some of thePresident’s guidelines?

To answer the first question, itwill undoubtedly mean, in the longrun, a more professional militaryservice, higher wages, more hous-ing, more pride, more esprit decorp. It could mean more of all ofthe things a professional service-man and woman deserves.

When will it go into effect? Theanswer to this is not yet known.Several factors are involved. RogerT. Kelley, assistant secretary of de-fense for Manpower and ReserveAffairs, is responsible for ProjectVolunteer.

As an initial step in develop-ing an action program, Kelly hasasked each military department toreview its entire range of optionsoutlined in the study plan and tosubmit recommendations to himon desirable and feasible actions

to move DoD toward the all-vol-unteer force goal.

Recruitment and retention ofmanpower are the main require-ments. The study will be based onthe principle that any change inmanpower procurement will beacceptable only if it assumes thatthe services will be provided withsufficient manpower needed tomeet our national security objec-tives. The President has made thisemphatically clear.

And what about the draft? The

defense department, to date, be-lieves the draft authority will beretained and the Selective Servicesystem will remain in a standbystatus with all of its machineryready for immediate use - if andwhen needed. Male citizens with-in certain age groups will not becalled - unless necessity requiresit. Several proposals to amend thecurrent draft practices will un-doubtedly be accepted and putinto law.

However, President Nixon has

also made it clear that the all-vol-unteer force concept, if put intoforce, will apply only to the periodafter the involvement in the Re-public of Vietnam has ended andwhen military manpower require-ments can be safely reduced.

But all in all, the study indicatesthat it may result in many soundand attractive reasons for enhanc-ing recruiting and retaining a pro-fessional all-volunteer force in suf-ficient numbers to meet America’ssecurity needs.

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November is MilitaryFamily Appreciation Month:Celebrating the service, resil-ience, and unending sacrificeof our military families.

Military Family BoardGame Night

Nov. 21 | 7-10 p.m. |Youth Center

Free BowlingNov. 22 & 29 | 10 a.m.-

noon | Potomac Lanes Bowl-ing Center

Open to all active mili-tary and their families. Lim-ited to 3 games per person.Shoe rental $2.50

Family Fun DayNov. 22 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. |

JBAB TrackChild & Youth Programs is

hosting a day filled with funactivities to the quarterbacktoss, bean bag toss, moonbounces, rock climbing walland a football tire run. Thisfree event is open to all ages!

Auto Hobby ShopBrookley Ave. Bldg. P9 |

202-767-4571

November SpecialsFree Vehicle Inspection:

Receive a free inspectionwith the purchase of a cool-ant flush.

Free Washer Fluid: Yourwasher fluid will be toppedoff for free with the purchaseof an oil change.

Liberty CenterEnterprise Hall, Bldg. 72

202-685-1802Eligibility: E1-E6 Single/Unaccompanied Active

Duty Military

Flight Trampoline ParkTrip

Nov. 22 | 12 p.m. | FlightTrampoline Park, Spring-field, Va

Take flight on an endlesssea of trampolines unlikeanything you ever experi-enced for non-stop day fun!Price: $15 for 60 Minutes;$25 for 90 Minutes.

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

12 Weeks of ChristmasEvery Monday | Now thru

Dec. 15 | thisweek’s giveaway:5 White House ChristmasTree Ornaments – Nov. 17

Every Monday, ANY ClubMember, who purchasesANYTHING from any MWRFacility, is eligible to winextra presents. All it takesis for you, the Club Mem-ber, to make a purchase, putyour full name and phonenumber on your receipt anddrop it a designated dropbox. A drawing will be held

every Monday and the win-ner, once the membershipis verified, will be notified!If you’re not a club mem-ber sign up today and takeadvantage of fantastic spe-cials and price discounts.Applications are available atthe Bolling Club or online atwww.myairforcelife.com.

Third FridayNov. 21 | 7 p.m.-1 a.m.Be the star of Karaoke

with DJ Chris!

Thanksgiving Carry-OutLet the Bolling Club ca-

ter to you this Thanksgiving!All orders must be placed byNov. 21

Meals include: RoastedTurkey, Green Bean Al-mandine, Savory Stuffing,Whipped Potatoes, CandiedYams, Cranberry Sauce,Fresh Rolls, Gravy, Pump-kin or Sweet Potato Pie andHouse Chardonnay Wine.For more information visitwww.MyWFR.com or call theBolling Club at 202-767-6794.

Decorate the ClubNov. 24 | 9 a.m.Lend a helping hand by

decorating the Bolling Clubfor the holidays and receivean extra special gift of $150credit towards your orga-nization’s holiday party.Free lunch and coffee willalso be provided while youdecorate. One discount perorganization; Minimum of 4hours is required. $150 cred-it is valid only at the BollingClub. Call the Bolling Clubat 202.767.6794 to register!

Thanksgiving BuffetNov. 27 | noon-2 p.m. or

1-3 p.m. | Reservations arerequired. Please call 202-767-6794. The ThanksgivingFeast will include: roastedturkey, prime rib, smoked Vir-giniaham, seafood specialties,candied yams, mashed pota-toes, buttered corn, salad barand dessert station.

Outdoor RecreationGiovannoli Way,Bldg. 928

202-767-9136 /202-369-7476

Christmas Trees for SaleNov. 20 – Dec. 20 | Thurs.

– Mon.: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Nothing says or smells

like the holidays more thana beautiful live Christmastree. Give Santa a great spotto drop off your presentsthis year when you purchasea fresh cut, real tree fromOutdoor Recreation. Choosefrom a variety of trees. Onbase delivery available for $5.

Information, Tickets &Travel (ITT) Office4570 Chappie James

Blvd. (located inside thecommissary) | 202-404-6576

Day in New York CityDec. 6 | 7 a.m.-11 p.m. |

Fitness Center I, Bldg. 419 |Cost: $50

Spend a beautiful winterday in the Big Apple! Thebus will depart from Fit-ness Center II at 7 a.m. andwill arrive in New York Cityby noon. You will then havesix hours to enjoy the citywhether it be sightseeing,catching a Broadway Showor shopping till you drop!

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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.

Singers needed forChristmas Cantata

The Joint-Base Anacostia-Bolling Chap-lains invite all singers to participate in thisyear’s Christmas Cantata entitled, My HeartLongs for Christmas. Rehearsals are heldevery Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in Chapel Two(across from the Bolling Gym). ALL VOIC-ES ARE NEEDED! Please come out and be

a part of this musical celebration of ourLord’s birth! The Cantata will be presentedto the JBAB Community Dec. 14, at 11:30a.m., in the Chapel Center.

There will also be a special selection foryoung singers, ages seven to 13 years old,with separate rehearsal times. For more in-formation, contact Gee Soo Hall at 202-583-5304 or [email protected].

Post Office weekday closure 2-3 p.m.Due to fiscal challenges, the Joint Base

Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) Post Office is oper-ating with one postal agent and will be closedfor lunch from 2-3 p.m., Monday-Friday. Sat-urday hours remain unchanged. If you havequestions, comments or complaints pleasecontact the U.S. Postal Service.

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. to4:15 p.m. The clinic closes at noon for train-ing the first Wednesday of each month. Formore information, call 202-404-6724.

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].

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].

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

types of information to help support Navymilitary, civilian and retiree personnel andtheir families. Access NAVY 311 at 1-855-NAVY-311 or (DSN) 510-NAVY-311. You canalso email [email protected] or visit www.NAVY311.navy.mil.

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.

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.

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