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Vol. 5, No. 47 November 21, 2014

BY LT. CMDR. JIM REMINGTONJOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Energy Action Month’s goal of raisingawareness and calling people to take posi-tive action-steps to conserve energy at JointBase Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) was success-fully accomplished.

Energy Action Month is a Department ofthe Navy mission to highlight energy initia-tives in the reduction of energy consump-tion and water usage ashore and enhancingcombat capability of operating forces.

“The goal of Energy Action Month is toenhance a total culture of energy and waterconservation, as well as reinforce good en-ergy discipline in our military community,”said JBAB Installation Energy Manager, TimMin. “The Navy’s theme this year is: EnergyAction equals Mission Success.”

Energy bills remain the single greatestcost for naval shore commands. PresidentBarack Obama set a 30-percent energy us-age reduction goal by the end of 2015 fornaval installations.

JBAB has consistently demonstrated awell-rounded energy program throughoutthe installation Min said. He added that itis JBAB’s goal to obtain the highest levelof achievement and to eventually win the“Secretary of the Navy Energy and WaterManagement Award.”

According to JBAB Commander, Navy

Capt. Frank Mays, JBAB will continue itspositive energy efforts.

“Here on JBAB, we are creating an energyposture that is robust, resilient, and readyby reducing energy consumption and fos-tering an energy-aware culture,” said Mays.“Everyone at JBAB, from active-duty servicemembers to civilians to contractors, playsa key role in achieving our energy goals bymaking energy a consideration in all thatwe do. Energy efficiency reduces operatingcosts and increases available funds for es-sential JBAB and mission partner recapital-ization and modernization efforts. Reducedenergy demand and greater use of renew-able energy will also have positive environ-mental benefits by reducing greenhouse gasand other air emissions associated with fos-sil fuel combustion.”

JBAB’s energy conservation board metrecently, during which time Min said, JBABspends 60 percent of its utility cost on elec-tricity.

“There’s still much to be done on thebase for energy and water reduction,” saidMin, who is overseeing and supporting ef-forts to make further reductions in utilitycosts.

For more information on the Navy’s en-ergy strategy, go to http://greenfleet.dod-live.mil/energy.

Joint Base Energy Action Month goal met

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

A contract electrician installs motion and infrared occupancy sensors at Joint Base Anacos-tia-Bolling (JBAB) as part of the command’s efforts to reduce energy consumption by approxi-mately 75 percent.

BY MICHELLE L. GORDONJOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Veterans, transitioning servicemembers and military spousesall looking for their next employ-ment opportunity, filled BollingClub on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) during the HiringOur Heroes job fair, held Nov.12.

The event also included work-shops to assist attendees withdressing professionally, prepar-ing a resume and perfecting theirelevator pitch.

“An elevator pitch is what yousay in the 20 seconds you have tosell yourself when you walk up toan employer,” said Kathryn Poyn-ton, director of events for the U.S.Chamber of Commerce Founda-tion Hiring Our Heroes program.“The workshops prepare our jobseekers to be professional andlook professional. We tell them,

‘when you approach a table andyou start talking, that might beyour very first interview with yournext boss. So treat it as such.’”

The JBAB Hiring Our Heroesevent included 85 employers withjobs ranging from hourly-wagework to career management.Poynton said one of the criteriafor employer participation wasavailability. All of the employersmust be hiring to attend a HiringOur Heroes event.

As of the morning of the event,nearly 500 job seekers had pre-registered to attend, but withwalk-ins, Poynton said she hopedto see around 600 job seekersthroughout the day.

“Job seekers can walk-in to ourevents, but one of the benefits ofpre-registering is that they canupload their resume into our sys-tem,” she said. “When they up-load their resume as part of the

pre-registration process, all of theemployers get their resume aheadof time. This enables them to con-tact the applicants that they’re in-terested in speaking with, beforethe job fair even takes place.”

In addition to employers, theevent also included service pro-viders such as Veterans Affairs,the JBAB Military Family SupportCenter, and human resources as-sistants. Poynton said includingthe service organizations is animportant part of the process.

“These organizations provideveterans with services like help-ing them with housing, help-ing them with their benefits, re-viewing their resumes - thingslike that,” she said. “Job seekersneed to have their benefits andresumes correct before they canactually engage the employers.”

Joint Base hosts Hiring Our Heroes; helps transitioning service members

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY MICHELLE L. GORDON

Barbara Owsley, a senior technical recruiter for an aerospace defensecompany, talks with potential new employees during the Hiring Our He-roes job fair held Nov.12 on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB). Owsley,whose company provides contractors on JBAB, as well as other militaryinstallations nationwide, said she attends Hiring Our Heroes eventsbecause the military community is well-trained and they also have thework ethic, loyalty, and dedication, that her company looks for in theiremployees. See HIRING, Page 9

Happy Thanksgiving

2 Friday, November 21, 2014 Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Joint Base Journal

BY REAR ADMIRAL

MARK K. RICH

COMMANDANT, NAVAL

DISTRICT WASHINGTON

Greetings Team 88,As we move into the fall

and winter months we lookforward to the upcomingholidays and our time withfamily. However, we shouldtake this opportunity to re-member that November isWarrior Care Month servicewide. This year’s theme,“A show of Strength,” rec-ognizes the fortitude andresiliency that seriouslywounded ill and injuredSailors and Coast Guards-men exhibit during theirjourney toward recovery.Naval District Washington(NDW) has several effortsunderway to support War-

rior Care Month.A prime example of cur-

rent efforts within our ownregion is NDW’s inauguralWounded Warrior Fam-ily Symposium, which tookplace Nov. 6 at the NSABethesda USO. The purposeof the event was to high-

light the challenges and tri-umphs of our own wound-ed, ill, and injured Sailorsand Coast Guardsmen andtheir families along theirroad to recovery. By raisingawareness throughout theregion, we as a military canbetter support those fel-low service members whostruggle with day to dayduties and activities due towound, injury or illness.

This year the region’svery own NDW NavyWounded Warrior seatedvolleyball team and otherselect members from theNavy Wounded Warrior -Safe Harbor program staffwill compete with otherSailors and Coast Guards-men at the Pentagon on the20th of November in a largerinter-service competition

held annually. This healthycompetition and chancefor comradery among ourwounded, ill, and injuredis an important part of theWounded Warrior recov-ery process and provides asense of pride for many Sail-ors and Coast Guardsmen intheir branch of service.

Every month is WarriorCare Month; November issimply another time for theservices to publically rec-ognize the efforts and suc-cess of our Wounded War-riors. Our region offers sup-port every day and all yearround through the profes-sional efforts of medicalprofessionals and our ownFleet and Family Readinessteams. Let’s take a momentto recognize the tremen-dous efforts made by our

Wounded Warriors and thesupport personnel behindthem to make Warrior CareMonth the important timeof year that it is.

November is also Na-tive American HeritageMonth. Today more than12,000 Sailors and 1,500 ci-vilians of Native Americanand Alaska Native heritageserve in the Navy. Accord-ing to the U.S. Departmentof Interior’s Bureau of Indi-an Affairs, 565 federally rec-ognized American Indiantribes and Alaska Nativesreside in the United States,composed of nearly 4.5 mil-lion American Indians andAlaska Natives, or 1.5 per-cent of the nation’s popu-lation. As always, I encour-age you to participate inany cultural events at your

installation. Let’s reflectand celebrate the cultures,histories and traditions ofthe indigenous peoples ofNorth America, includingparts of Alaska and the is-land state of Hawaii.

Lastly, November bringsthe major holiday Thanks-giving, one of the busiestlong-distance travel holi-days of the year. Pleaseenjoy your time with fam-ily and friends, but employsome risk management.Plan your travel according-ly to avoid rushing, alwayswear a seatbelt, avoid tireddriving, and do not drinkand drive. A little bit of riskmanagement will makeyour Thanksgiving one toremember.

That’s all for now.Keep charging Team 88

Commandant’s Corner: Warrior Care Month

BY NICOLE M. WOODSJOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-

BOLLING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The Anacostia Coordi-nating Council, St. Eliza-beths Hospital and U.S.Coast Guard Headquartersstaff, along with severalother local community or-ganizations, gathered for aremembrance ceremony atSt. Elizabeths East Campuscemetery on Nov. 12, to paytribute to the veterans bur-ied there.

After moving to theirnew headquarters in Wash-ington, D.C.’s Ward 8, theCoast Guard spent morethan 400 hours gently re-storing the cemetery, bring-ing it to a renewed place ofhonor and dignity for thelocal community.

According to Dr. PatrickCanavan, chief executiveofficer for St. ElizabethsHospital, when he took theposition more than eightyears ago, the cemetery hadbeen neglected for so longthat grass had grown outof control and tombstoneshad fallen over.

During that time, hesaid, it needed to be re-stored to an appropriateand peaceful place of rest,and that’s what he set outto do-with the help of vol-unteers from the CoastGuard Headquarters.

“Since our partnershipbegan two years ago, theCoast Guard has conduct-ed four cemetery cleanupsand regularly meets withour veterans groups,” saidCanavan. “I am proud ofthe work we’ve been able todo and I look forward to thework we will be able to domoving forward.”

St. Elizabeths has been

a part of the local commu-nity for over 160 years, withits east campus openingin 1873. The thousands ofveterans currently buriedat St. Elizabeths were onceadmitted to St. ElizabethsHospital, formerly a gov-ernment hospital for theinsane, which held servicemembers from the Armyand the Navy, in additionto residents of the Districtof Columbia.

The hospital cared formembers of the armed forcesfor more than nine decadesand it introduced militarypsychology as a distinct spe-cialty in the United States,while serving as a premiermilitary mental health facil-ity, during four major con-flicts, from the Civil War tothe end of World War II.

The cemetery is uniquein that you will find Soldierswho served in the Civil War,buried side-by-side, with-out regard to their race ortheir allegiance in that war.

Today, the campus oc-cupies more than nineacres and includes morethan 2,000 service mem-bers and 3,000 civilianswho died at the hospitalbetween 1873 and 1983.

“With the history of thiscemetery and of our veter-ans, we want to expose ourstudents to things like thisso they can learn about thehistory that’s right here intheir backyard, and alsoabout the sacrifices our ser-vice members havemade forus,” explained retired ArmyLt. Col. Rodney Connor, Ju-nior Reserve Officer Train-

ing Corps (JROTC) instruc-tor at Anacostia High school.

Connor said he broughthis cadets to the ceremonyfor the experience and theexposure. The cadets stoodat attention throughout theceremony and were able toobserve as the Coast GuardHonor Guard presentedand retired the nation’scolors, and then speak withsome of the Coast Guards-men after the ceremony.

“The Coast Guard is do-ing a wonderful service tothis community,” said Dr.Frank Smith, director forthe African American CivilWar Museum. “The morethe military can do thingslike this, the more con-nected the community feelswith them and it’s an op-portunity for young people

to see good examples. It’simportant that the CoastGuard knows that we careabout them and value theirservice.”

Smith, who works to pre-serve and tell the stories ofthe United States’ coloredtroops and African Ameri-can involvement in theCivil War, dressed the partwith his fellow re-enactors,who were also in perioddress, to lay a small flag oneach of the tombstones.

“We partner with theCoast Guard and [JointBase Anacostia-Bolling]JBAB for community en-gagements,” said ArringtonDixon, chairperson for theAnacostia CoordinatingCouncil. “This event todaywas particularly importantfor us because we wantedto get the honor guard outto show the same supportand honor for the fallenheroes buried here, as theywould for those who have

been buried at ArlingtonNational Cemetery.”

Harry Felstein, commit-tee head for the CongressHeights Cemetery commit-tee, is already planning forMemorial Day next yearand looks forward to con-tinued community aware-ness projects with CoastGuard partnership.

“We want to bring publicawareness to the cemeteryfor those who don’t knowabout it,” he explained.“There are future plansto restore all the monu-ments into a readable as-semblance, in addition toopening the cemetery upfor regular visitation by thecommunity.”

As neighbors to the St.Elizabeths Hospital andthe Anacostia community,Coast Guard Headquarterscontinues to work closelywith the cemetery program,local schools and othercommunity programs.

Coast Guard partnership restores Ward 8 cemetery; Recognizes veterans

U.S. NAVY PHOTOS BY NICOLE M. WOODS

Arrington Dixon, chairperson for the Anacostia coordinatingcouncil, spoke at the veterans remembrance ceremony heldon Saint Elizabeths East Campus cemetery, Nov. 12. Dixonexplained the historical significance of the cemetery and theimportance of honoring those fallen heroes. He also thankedthe U.S. Coast Guard for supporting the event.

Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) cadets from Anacostia High school along withseveral re-enactors from the African American Civil War Museum, laid flags at each of thetombstones, during a veterans remembrance ceremony, at Saint Elizabeths East Campuscemetery, Nov. 12.

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BY MASTER SGT.JULIANNA ARNOLD

U.S. AIR FORCE BAND

The United States AirForce Band offers many ex-citing opportunities to ringin the holiday season, witha variety of concerts sched-uled throughout December.

The festivities start witha special holiday kick-offevent at the Smithsonian’sSteven F. Udvar-Hazy Cen-ter in Chantilly, Virginia,Dec. 2 at 11:30 a.m.

The next series will fea-ture Max Impact and CelticAire at the Smithsonian’sNational Air and Space Mu-seum Dec. 6 and 7, at 11a.m., noon, 1 p.m., and 2

p.m. Silver Wings will en-tertain guests of the Smith-sonian’s National Museumof American History, Dec.6 and 7, at 12:30 p.m., 1:30p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Both ofthese museums are locatedin Washington, D.C.

The good cheer contin-ues with the Concert Bandand Singing Sergeants pre-senting “Spirit of the Sea-son” as they celebrate theirreturn to D.A.R. Constitu-tion Hall Dec. 13. The Holi-day Matinee for kids beginsat 10:30 a.m. Reservationsare required and can beobtained by emailing usaf.jbanafw.afdw-staff [email protected]

There will also be two“Spirit of the Season” eve-ning performances at 3 p.m.and 8 p.m. The program willinclude a variety of musicalselections, as well as a spe-cial performance by danc-ers from the Virginia BalletCompany. Free tickets arerequired. Tickets are avail-able at the Joint Base Ana-costia (JBAB) Visitor’s Cen-ter, Monday - Friday, 6 a.m.to 4 p.m.

For a complete listing ofthe band’s public holidayevents, visit www.usafband.af.mil/shared/media/docu-ment/AFD-141022-020.pdfand make plans to celebratethe holidays with The Unit-ed States Air Force Band.

US Air Force Band celebrates with holiday concerts

U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO BY STAFF SGT. TOREY GRIFFITH

Dancers from Virginia Ballet Company will once again join the Concert Band and SingingSergeants as they return to D.A.R. Constitution Hall for holiday concerts on Dec. 13 at 10:30a.m., 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.

BY ERIC D. RITTER

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-


After a 13-year run as apremier field agency, the AirForce Intelligence AnalysisAgency (AFIAA) ceased op-erations as an independentorganization during an in-activation ceremony held atJoint Base Anacostia-Bolling(JBAB), Oct 14.

The move to inactivateAFIAA came as a cost-cuttingmeasure for the Air Force, butthe move will also stream-line the intelligence field asresources are consolidated,whichwill help reduce redun-dancies and other overlap-ping efforts.

According to Deputy Chiefof Staff for Intelligence, AirForce Lt. Gen. Robert Otto,who hosted the event, themove to inactivate AFIAA willstrengthen the mission of AirForce Intelligence as a whole.

“Given our fiscal realities,the Office of the Secretary ofDefense directed a 20 per-cent headquarters reductionand a more efficient man-agement framework within

the Air Force,” Otto said. “Bydoing this, the Air Force is[readjusting] responsibilitiesof Air Force field operatingagencies and numbered AirForces, which reduce costs ofheadquarters operations andpromote closer integration ofthe Air Force components.”

For AFIAA’s outgoingcommander, Air Force Maj.Gen. Linda Urrutia-Varhall,the unit inactivation is bitter-sweet.

“I have been your com-mander for a little over a yearand it is with sorrow and joyI stand before you today asthe personwhomust case theflag,” Urrutia-Varhall said.“One ofmy assignments earlyon was with AFIAA’s prede-cessor. It’s funny how thingscome full circle. Even thoughwe are casing the flag, themission will still continue.This deactivation does notmean the missions are goingaway, but a re-alignment andrefocus of functions to betterserve theAir Force andbroad-er intel community.”

Urrutia-Varhall thankedthe Airmen of AFIAA and en-couraged them to continue

to do good things for the AirForce.

“Each and every one ofyou has risen to the chal-lenge and made a differenceand that is what I charge youto carry forward to your neworganizations. What you dois important to the Air Force,intelligence community, andour nation, please don’t everforget that. I am humbled tobe your commander as wecase the flag and again for theopportunity to lead such afantastic organization.”

Otto said the transition

toward AFIAA’s inactivationand the subsequent transitioninto other Air Force rolesweremade flawlessly thanks to theoutstanding efforts of thosewithin the unit.

“This is just the beginningof the transition though,”said Otto. “It will takemonthsand months of hard work tofully realize the benefits ofthe broader Air Force realign-ment. This is truly a ‘win-win’for theAir Force andour intel-ligence community missionpartners.”

Joint Base hosts AFIAA inactivation ceremony

U. S. NAVY PHOTOS BY ERIC D. RITTER

The Air Force Intelligence Analysis Agency (AFIAA) outgo-ing commander, Air Force Maj. Gen. Linda Urrutia-Varhall,thanked the Airmen of AFIAA during an inactivation ceremo-ny held at Joint Base Anacosita-Bolling (JBAB).

The unit colors for the Air Force Intelligence Analysis Agency(AFIAA) are cased, signifying the inactivation of the unit,during a ceremony held at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling(JBAB).


BY MICHELLE L. GORDONJOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

As Military Family Appreciation Month comes to aclose, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) Warfighter &Family Readiness (WFR) will host a Family Fun Day Nov.22.

Scheduled to take place at the JBAB track from 10 a.m.until 1 p.m., Family Fun Day will include activities suchas beanbag toss, agility races, field goal kicking competi-tions, a rock-climbing wall, bounce houses, and muchmore.

“Family Fun Day is just that, it’s a fun day for the mili-tary families,” said Ricardo Bailey, JBAB director of youthsports and fitness. “It’s also an opportunity for our newmilitary families to see all of the fall and winter activitiesavailable at Youth Sports and Fitness.”

The event is free to attend and it is scheduled to occur,rain or shine. Bailey said if the weather doesn’t cooper-ate, the festivities will move inside the Youth Center.

“We do this once a year,” said Bailey. “This is the thirdone we’ve hosted and I encourage everyone to come outand just have fun.”

Joint Base to hostFamily Fun Day

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY ROBERT W. MITCHELL

A service member competes for her team in a timed rockclimbing contest during Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling’s FunDay.

BY CLAUDETTE ROULODOD NEWS, DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY

“Cyber blur” is an enormous chal-lenge to those seeking to defend thenation’s networks, Navy Adm. MichaelS. Rogers, the National Security Agen-cy’s director, said Nov. 15.

At the Reagan National Defense Fo-rum in Simi Valley, California, Rogers,who’s also commander of U.S. CyberCommand and chief of the Central Se-curity Service, explained that networkdefense isn’t an either-or propositionthat can be neatly divided into publicsector, private sector and national se-curity responsibilities.

“This is the ultimate team sport,” hesaid. “There is no single sector, thereis no single element of this population,there is no single element within thegovernment that has the total answer.It will take all of us working together tomake this work.”

The nation’s adversaries don’t hesi-tate to blend public and private capa-bilities in the cyber realm, either, hesaid.

“The biggest thing that concerns me... in the immediate near term is we’retaking capabilities, whether it be na-tion-states, groups or individuals, andI’m watching some of these blur andcreate partnerships that make attri-bution more difficult. They clearly areintended to try to stymie attribution aswell as policy decisions on our part,”Rogers said. “... This is going to requireus to think a little differently.”

National Cyber StrategyLack of a cyber strategy that in-

cludes not just national defense, butpublic and private sector networks,has created a situation where attackersrun little risk by engaging in attemptsto penetrate inner systems and stealinformation, the admiral said.

“My concern there is, if we’re notcareful and this trend continues, thiswill encourage nation-states, groupsor individuals potentially to start toengage in ever more escalatory andriskier behavior, and that’s not a goodthing for us as a nation,” he said.

Right now, there’s a broad consensuson what elements need to be addressedby a national cyber strategy, Rogers said,but the challenge has been in coming toan agreement on specifics.

“From a Department of Defenseperspective, I’m very comfortable withthe vision we have in terms of howdo we create capability, what skill setshould it have, how should it be em-ployed operationally, how should itbe integrated -- cyber’s got to be inte-grated with a much broader effort,” heexplained. “I’m not a big fan of lookingat cyber kind of in isolation.”

Bridging the Corporate DivideRogers said he’s visited Silicon Val-

ley twice in his seven months in officein an effort to bring together the pub-lic- and private-sector sides of the na-tion’s cyber workforce and find someagreement between the needs of cor-

porate cyber and national defense.“We have got to understand each

other, and I’m watching two culturesthat are largely just talking past oneanother,” the admiral said. “Not be-cause one is good and one is bad butbecause they’re two different cultureswith really different views of the worldaround them [and] lack of familiaritywith the other side.

“If we are each going to vilify eachother, we will get nowhere,” Rogerscontinued. “It cannot be that one of usis good and one of us is bad. We eachhave a valid concern, and what’s theway that we can work together to makethis work.”

Cyber Defense a Cooperative Effort, Rogers Says

DOD PHOTO BY KEVIN O’BRIEN

Navy Adm. Michael S. Rogers, the commander of U.S. Cyber Command, the direc-tor of the National Security Agency, and chief of the Central Security Service,delivers remarks at the Reagan National Defense Forum at The Ronald ReaganPresidential Library in Simi Valley, Calif., Nov. 15. The Reagan National DefenseForum brings together leaders and key stakeholders in the defense community-- including members of Congress, civilian officials and military leaders from theDefense Department and industry -- to address the health of U.S. national defenseand stimulate discussions that promote policies that strengthen the U.S. militaryin the future.

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COURTESY OF TRICARE

The leaves are turning orange and red,and it’s time to store the flip-flops and tanktops, but that doesn’t mean travel season isover. Fall is here, and that means weekendtrips and holidays for the military family. Ifyou and your family have amedical problemwhile traveling this holiday season you cancall the Nurse Advice Line (NAL) while onthe road for all of your health concerns andneeds.

The NAL is the Military Health System’snew initiative to improve ready access tosafe, high-quality care. Calling the NALgives you access to the advice you need atthe right time. Call 1-800-TRICARE (874-2273), option one to speak with a registerednurse (RN) who can answer your urgent carequestions, give you health care advice, helpyou find a doctor or schedule a next-day ap-pointment at a military hospital or clinic.

If you or a member of your family getsill while you are traveling, calling the NALcan help you figure out what steps to take.The nurse will ask you questions about thesymptoms that you or your family memberare experiencing and provide advice onwhether you need to seek care and when.

When you are traveling, the NAL nurse willhelp you find a safe, high-quality health carefacility in the TRICARE network. If you are amilitary hospital or clinic enrollee, the NALwill send a follow-up note to your primarycare manger and medical team back homeso they know how you are doing.

You can safely travel with TRICARE andthe NAL. The NAL is available 24 hours aday, 7 days a week. For more information,visit www.TRICARE.mil/NAL.

Health concerns while traveling?Call the Nurse Advice Line

TRANSCRIBED BY

MICHELLE L. GORDON

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Editor’s Note - This story originally ap-peared in the Bolling Air Force Base (BAFB)newspaper, The Bolling Beam, Nov. 29,1963, following the assignation of PresidentJohn F. Kennedy on Nov. 22, 1963. Minimaledits were made to ensure the transcriptionconforms to current newswriting standards.BAFB is one of three military propertiesthat now constitute Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB).

Officers and enlisted men and womenrepresenting all branches of the militaryparticipated in President John F. Kenne-dy’s final trip through the streets of Wash-ington.

Approximately 4,000 troops represent-ing all services were utilized.

The caisson bearing the slain Presidentthrough the streets of Washington andacross the Potomac to Arlington NationalCemetery was escorted by 30 companies,representing the active-fighting forces,reserve, National Guard, Coast Guard, ser-vice academies, and one company of wom-en from the different services.

The United States Air Force, Marine andNavy Bands also accompanied the caisson.

The procession, led by a Washingtonmotorcycle police escort, was under the di-rection of Maj. Gen. Philip C. Wehle, com-manding the Military District of Washing-ton. Lt. Col. Richard E. Cross, commandingofficer of the 1st Battalion, 3d Infantry Di-

vision (the Old Guard) from Fort Myer, Vir-ginia, was commander of troops and staff.

One field officer from each servicemade up the staff.

Leading the first marching unit was theMarine Band. This unit consisted of com-panies of cadets from the Air Force, Mili-tary, Naval and Coast Guard academies.Also an Air Force squadron, a companyfrom the 1st Battalion of the 3d Infantry,one from the Marine Corps, the Navy, theCoast Guard, and a company of servicewomen.

The Navy Band led the second march-

ing unit including companies of ArmyNational Guard, Army, Marine Corps andNaval Reserves; squadrons from the AirNational Guard and Air Force Reserves anda company from the Coast Guard reserves.

The Air Force Band led representativesfrom the 32 national veterans organiza-tions, chartered by the Congress, in thethird marching unit.

A special honor guard, the National Col-ors, the clergy (a catholic priest, an Epis-copalian and a rabbi) and an enlisted mancarrying the late President’s personal flagmade up the cortege.

The procession proceeded from theCapitol to a last stop at the White House,then to St. Matthew’s Cathedral and, af-ter Holy Mass there, to Arlington NationalCemetery.

All units except the Marine Band, thespecial military escort and the cortegeturned left on Arlington Ridge Road whenthe procession arrived at Arlington. Thecortege entered the main gates winding itsway slowly to the grave site.

Following the simple grave-side cere-mony, and as the family, close friends, andnational leaders slowly departed the gravesite, the military services posted the firstfour-man honor guard at the grave site.

A Final Salute: 4,000 Military Participate in President’s Funeral RitesFrom the Archives

U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO BY AIRMAN 1ST CLASS ELIOSIN TRUJILLO

On the last trip from the nation’s capital to the White House, the caisson bearing the re-mains of President John F. Kennedy moves down Pennsylvania Ave. Following the caisson isa Sailor carrying the Presidential Flag.

U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO BY MASTER SGT. SAM SPINA

A military color guard and three RomanCatholic clergymen precede the coffin of thelate John F. Kennedy, 35th President of theUnited States, as it is borne by a joint ser-vices honor guard to its final resting place inArlington National Cemetery.

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BY NICOLE M. WOODSJOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Junior enlisted service mem-bers representing all five servicesstationed throughout the nationalcapital region, visited Joint BaseAnacostia-Bolling (JBAB) for athree-day professional develop-ment seminar held Nov. 12-14.

The focus of the seminar wasproviding deliberate and orga-nized professional developmentand enhanced leadership quali-ties, tailored to meet junior non-commissioned officer (NCO) andpetty officer (PO) needs, within thecontext and culture of the armedforces.

According to Air Force SeniorMaster Sgt. Tanisha Crosby, careerassistance advisor for 11th ForceSupport Squadron at Joint BaseAndrews, the goal of the workshopwas to bring all five branches to-gether, specifically the junior en-listed service members of each, toshare commonalities and differ-ences.

“This was meant to solidify thatwe can work well together and forall of us to have a better under-standing of what the other servicesdo,” said Crosby. “Having a cohe-sive understanding between theservices is important because wework together at joint bases andwe also deploy together.”

The seminar included a varietyof topics, such as building part-nerships, joint perspective, teambuilding and motivation, resil-iency, standards and discipline,profession of arms, customs andcourtesies.

Master Chief Petty Officer ofthe Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevenskicked-off the seminar with hisperspective on leadership and howto be an effective leader.

“Leadership is one’s abilityto influence others,” he said. “As

a leader, you have to rememberthat when you’re put in charge,the ability of the organization thatyou’re leading is going to max outyour ability to lead. So, if you’re aseven out of ten today, then thebest your group will ever be is aseven. If you want your organiza-tion to be a ten, then improvementbegins with you.”

Stevens also mentioned that inorder to improve leadership andwork quality, it is necessary to readas much as possible. He encour-aged the young leaders to edu-cate themselves and take trainingcourses which will enhance theirknowledge and experience.

Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. BryanBattaglia, senior enlisted advisorto the chairman of the Joint Chiefsof Staff, initiated the idea for thejoint seminar and joined Stevensin advising the young servicemembers on what it takes to be agood leader and provided tips onworking in a joint environment.

Battaglia explained that in or-der to be a good leader, one has toknow how to solve problems andalso know how to prevent them.He said the best way to effectivelyprevent problems, is to know thosewho work for you and those forwhom you work.

“There comes a time where

you have to set aside what you’velearned in your service-unique cul-ture and widen your aperture, likeright now,” he said. “You’ve got tolearn to receive, to accept, and tobe receptive to, other thoughts andideas.”

Seminar attendee, Petty Officer2nd Class Barbaralynn Peretti, sta-tioned at Telecommunication andInformation Systems Commandin Alexandria, Virginia, explainedthat she enjoyed being able towork with the different branches ofthe military throughout the semi-nar, since she doesn’t often havethat opportunity the Coast Guard.

Also hoping to gain a new per-

spective and fresh take on leader-ship in a joint environment, ArmyStaff Sgt. Francisco Browne, origi-nally from Chile, who is currentlystationed in Quantico, Virginia,said, “It is nice to see the differ-ent services working together for abetter understanding of what oneanother does.”

With two workshops now com-pleted for the year, Crosby said sheplans to continue the joint train-ing opportunity for junior enlistedservice members on a bi-annualbasis - one held during the weekof Armed Forces Day and anothernear Veterans Day.

In closing, Stevens told thejunior service members that thefoundation of leadership is re-spect.

“As leaders we can be most ef-fective by treating one anotherwith dignity and respect,” he said.“I think when we treat one anoth-er with dignity and respect, espe-cially as leaders, a lot of the otherchallenges that we face simplymelt away.”

Joint professional development seminar held at Joint Base

U.S. NAVY PHOTOS BY NICOLE M. WOODS

Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia, senior enlisted advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff,advised junior enlisted service members from all five services, on what it takes to be a good leader. He alsoprovided tips on working in a joint environment, at the joint professional development seminar held at JointBase Anacostia-Bolling Nov. 12.

Master Chief Petty Officer of theNavy Mike Stevens spoke to juniorenlisted service members, repre-senting all five services, about hisperspective on leadership duringthe joint professional developmentseminar held at Joint Base Anacos-tia-Bolling Nov. 12.

BY GEORGE REVOIR JR.JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING

SAFETY OFFICE

As the mating and hunting sea-son for deer moves into high gear,the Naval District Washingtonworkforce is reminded to be awareof deer that may dart into their pathwhen travelling.

According to the WashingtonDepartment of Fish and Wildlife(WDFW) more than half of all deer-motor vehicle collisions occur fromOctober to December. Further-more, WDFW adds that deer aremost active at dusk and dawn, butcan venture onto roadways at anytime of the day.

WDFW offers these tips to pre-vent deer crashes:

• If you see one deer crossing aroad, watch out for more. Deer of-ten travel in groups and move fastto stay caught up with each other.

• If you see brake lights ahead ofyou, it could be because the driverhas spotted a deer. Stay watchful asyou drive through the area, as moredeer could try to cross.

• Take note of deer-crossingsigns. Slow down and anticipate a

deer darting out and drive accord-ingly.

• Drive more slowly at night,giving yourself time to see a deerwith your headlights. Lowering thebrightness of your lights will makeit easier to see deer.

• Be especially watchful whentraveling near steep roadside banks.Deer can appear on the roadwaywith little or no warning.

• Be aware that headlights con-fuse deer and may cause them tomove erratically or stop.

• If you accidentally hit and killa deer, report the location of thedeer’s carcass to the city, county orstate highway department and po-lice. You will need the police reportfor filing an insurance claim to re-pair your vehicle.

• You also have a right to claimthe carcass once it is reported to au-thorities. You are then free to takethe deer to a butcher or other placeof business to process the deer.It’s often possible for a processeddeer to “dress out” more than 100pounds of nutritious meat to stockyour freezer or possibly be donatedto a homeless shelter, which willgreatly appreciate the donation.

Hunting season creates deer strike dangersBY MICHELLE L. GORDON

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The upcoming holiday sea-son usually means lots of travelfor military families, but if youor a family member suffersfrom motion sickness, then the“Most Wonderful Time of theYear” can leave you feeling likea Grinch.

“Motion sickness resultswhen the motion you see is dif-ferent from the motion sensedby your inner ear,” according tothe Centers for Disease Controland Prevention (CDC) website.“It can cause dizziness, nausea,and vomiting, and although itis not a serious condition, mo-tion sickness can make travelingvery unpleasant.”

Anyone can get motion sick-ness, but children and pregnantwomen are especially vulner-able. Seat location can help al-leviate the onset. In a car orbus, sit in the front, or drive, ifpossible. In an airplane, sit over

the wing. On a cruise ship, tryto get a central cabin. Regard-less of where the seat is located,the CDC recommends keepingyour eyes closed or focusing onthe horizon.

Several natural remedieshave also been proven effective

in preventing motion sicknesssuch as mint or lavender aroma-therapy, ginger candy, or otherflavored lozenges. Over-the-counter pharmaceuticals arealso available, but they often in-clude side effects, so check witha doctor before self-medicating.

Motion sickness remedies for holiday travel

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION


BY NICOLE M. WOODS

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-


Joint Base Anacostia-Bol-ling (JBAB) will host its An-nual Christmas Tree Light-ing Ceremony, Dec. 3, from6-7:30 p.m., directly in frontof the base Post Office.

The ceremony is open toeveryone and will include abonfire, hot cocoa, enter-tainment, treats and a visitfrom Santa, Mrs. Claus andtheir elves.

“This traditional BaseChristmas Tree Lightinggives the commander, vicecommander and their fami-lies the opportunity to wishall who work and live onJBAB and those who can’tbe with us this season, avery happy and safe holidayseason - from their familyto ours; Happy Holidays,”said Bobby McCullough,deputy director, JBAB Mo-rale, Welfare and Recre-ation (MWR).

With an opening perfor-mance from The Air ForceBand, along with remarks

from base leadership andtheir families, this event is afun way to get into the holi-

day spirit. For more infor-mation contact John Robi-nette, 202-767-7705.

Joint Base tree-lighting ceremony set

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY PAUL BELLO

Santa and Mrs. Claus delight families and children duringtheir appearance at the 2013 Christmas tree lighting cer-emony on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB). Make plansto celebrate the season Dec. 3 at 6 p.m., in the JBAB PostOffice parking lot for the 2014 Christmas Tree lighting.

COURTESY OF THEWHITE HOUSE

In the United States, ev-ery young person deservesaccess to a world-class edu-cation. In classrooms, lec-ture halls, and laboratoriesacross America, high-qualityeducation helps unlock thelimitless potential of ourNa-tion’s students and createspathways for their success.It prepares them for thejobs of tomorrow and theresponsibilities of citizen-ship. A strong school systembolsters our economy andstrengthens our democracy,and it is at the core of theAmerican belief that withhard work, anyone can getahead. During American Ed-ucation Week, we celebratethe devoted educators whoinstruct and inspire studentsof all ages, and we continueour work to provide everyperson with the best educa-tion possible.

My Administration iscommitted to widening thecircle of opportunity formore Americans and restor-ing middle-class security,and that starts by support-ing education for all. Weknow early education is oneof the best investments wecan make in a child’s life,and that is why we are striv-ing to expand access to pre-school to every girl and boyin America. To spur reformin our public schools andensure students graduatefrom high school preparedfor achievement, we havedirected billions of dollars

to States and school districtsthrough the Race to theTop initiative. My Admin-istration is also dedicatedto reestablishing America’splace as the world leader incollege completion.We haveexpanded grants, tax credits,and loans to help more fam-ilies afford a college degreeand invested in programsthat help students manageand reduce the burdens ofdebt after they graduate.

With grit and passion,America’s teachers givelife to education’s prom-ise. Our education-supportprofessionals help ensurethe health, well-being, andsuccess of our children. Andin small towns and large cit-ies, principals and districtadministrators cultivatecommunities that valuelearning and share a com-mon vision of academicexcellence. Together, theseleaders encourage our stu-dents to reach higher andinspire them to achieve theirdreams. Great educatorsand administrators deserveall the tools and resourcesthey need to do their job,including chances for pro-fessional development andpay that reflects the contri-butions they make to ourcountry. They are the mostcritical ingredients in anyschool, and my Administra-tion is working hard to sup-port them as they empowerour Nation’s youth.

In a complex world, wemust meet new and pro-found challenges. As a Na-

tion, we must prepare thenext generation to face theseissues and the problems oftheir own time. An educa-tion equips the leaders oftomorrow with the knowl-edge and vision they need todiscover the solutions of thefuture and build a better so-ciety for their children andgrandchildren. This week,we honor the teachers,mentors, and professionalswho guide our kids as theyexplore the world. Let usrecommit to supporting afirst-class education for allstudents, from the day theystart preschool to the daythey start their career.

NOW, THEREFORE, I,BARACK OBAMA, Presi-dent of the United States ofAmerica, by virtue of the au-thority vested in me by theConstitution and the laws ofthe United States, do herebyproclaim Nov. 16 throughNov. 22, as American Edu-cation Week. I call upon allAmericans to observe thisweek by supporting theirlocal schools through ap-propriate activities, events,and programs designed tohelp create opportunitiesfor every school and studentin America.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto setmy handthis fourteenth day of No-vember, in the year of ourLord two thousand fourteen,and of the Independence oftheUnited States of Americathe two hundred and thirty-ninth.

Presidential Proclamation --American Education Week, 2014

BY NICOLE M. WOODSWhen Master Sgt. Mat-

thew Irish joined the AirForce at the age of 25, fromhis hometown Dallas, Tex-as, he became a singer forthe premier Air Force Band,using his voice as his key in-strument.

“Singing has always beena part of my life,” expressedIrish.

With a bachelor’s degreein music education fromHardin-Simmons Univer-sity, in Abilene, Texas, and amaster’s degree in music inconducting from Southwest-ern Seminary, in Fort Worth,Texas, Irish knew he wanteda career that would providea variety in music.

Many of his friends, fami-ly members and even several

of his professors encouragedhim to strongly consider themilitary as a career.

“I never planned to be inthe military, but they pre-sented it in such a way that Idecided to give it a shot andhere I am today, 14 years lat-er,” Irish said with a smile.

As a small child, Irishstarted singing in churchand in school, landing aspot with the Texas All-StateChoir. Although he didn’toriginally plan to be a vo-cal performer for an entirecareer, he started to realizethat music was somethingof which he couldn’t let go,and The Air Force Band end-ed up being “the best fit” forhim.

“The benefits that youreceive in the Air Force are

tremendous and I don’tthink are paralleled reallywell on the outside,” saidIrish. He mentioned thataside from the tangiblebenefits, the Air Force andthe band are a family thathas the ability to work andgrow together.

Reflecting on the levels ofperformances he has beenable to do, Irish said, “It’snot often that you’re ableto perform for the presidentand heads of states.”

Performing for the presi-dent is an honor, but forIrish, the greatest honor isperforming in uniform.

“I am proud to be a partof a long heritage that goesback 67 years; it’s great to bea part of the service,” saidIrish.

Airman’s voice is his key instrument

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

Master Sgt. Matthew Irish, a baritone vocalist with the Singing Sergeants, The United StatesAir Force Band, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., rehearses for upcoming U.S.Air Force concert. A native of Dallas, Texas, his career in the Air Force began in June 2000.

BY STAFF SGT.ROBERT CLOYS

11TH WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The U.S. Air Force HonorGuard, in partnership withthe Capital Area Food Bank,began collecting food Oct.20, in an effort to bring at-tention to the hunger thataffects many in the nationalcapital region.

The food bank servesnearly 500,000 people inthe region struggling withhunger and distributes45-million pounds of food,equivalent to 37.5-millionmeals, annually. The CapitalArea Food Bank also aimsto educate, empower andenlighten the communityabout the issues of hungerand nutrition.

“We’re excited that theU.S. Air Force Honor Guardhas been working with usfor the past two years,”said Maria Booker, CapitalArea Food Bank NorthernVirginia partnerships man-ager. “When they put onthe military uniform everyday and still volunteer afterhours by putting together afood drive like this it makes

a big impact on the com-munity.”

Already, more than 600bags of non-perishableThanksgiving food items,valued at more than $5,400,have been donated by per-sonnel at Joint Base Anacos-tia-Bolling (JBAB) and JointBase Andrews (JBA).

To further aid in thecause, the U.S. Navy HonorGuard joined in the effort.On Nov. 8, 30 ceremonialguardsmen from both mili-tary branches assembled

750 bags of donated food.“It makes me proud to

see 12, junior sailors com-mitted to their jobs duringthe week and still make timeto serve the community onthe weekend,” said PettyOfficer 2nd Class ReubenWilliams, Navy ceremonialguardsman.

The donation, estimatedto feed up to 2800 peoplethis Thanksgiving, will behand delivered by honorguardsmen before theThanksgiving holiday.

U.S. Honor Guard helps in fight to solve hunger

U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO BY MICHELLE KUZENKO

Members of the U.S. Air Force and Navy Honor Guards posefor a group photo Nov. 8 at the Capital Area Food Bank inLorton, Virginia. Guardsmen from both military branches as-sembled 750 bags of donated food estimated to feed up to2,800 people this Thanksgiving.


View all events at www.MyWFR.com

November is Military Family Apprecia-tion Month

Celebrating the service, resilience, andunending sacrifice of our military families.In honor of all military families Warfighter& Family Readiness is offering the followingfree events.

Military Family Board Game NightNov. 21 | 7-10 p.m. | Youth Center

Free BowlingNov. 22 and 29 | 10 a.m.-noon | Potomac

Lanes Bowling CenterOpen to all active military and their

families, limited to three 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 fun activities to the quarterbacktoss, bean bag toss, moon bounces, rockclimbing wall and a football tire run. Thisfree event is open to all ages!

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

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

Bolling Club for the holidays and receive anextra special gift of $150 credit towards yourorganization’s holiday party. Free lunch andcoffee will also be provided while you deco-rate. One discount per organization; Mini-

mum of four hours is required. $150 credit isvalid only at the Bolling Club. Call the Bol-ling Club at 202-767-6794 to register!

Thanksgiving BuffetNov. 27 | noon-2 p.m. or 1-3 p.m. | Res-

ervations are required. Please call 202-767-6794.

The Thanksgiving Feast will include:roasted turkey, prime rib, smoked Virginiaham, seafood specialties, candied yams,mashed potatoes, buttered corn, salad barand dessert station.

Club Members: $29.95; Non-members:$34.95; children ages 6-10: half price; Chil-dren under 5: free

12 Weeks of ChristmasEvery Monday | Now thru Dec. 15 | this

week’s giveaway: 4 One-Hour Segway Rent-als - Nov. 24

Every Monday, ANY Club Member, whopurchases ANYTHING from any MWR Fa-cility, is eligible to win extra presents. All ittakes is for you, the Club Member, to makea purchase, put your full name and phonenumber on your receipt and drop it a desig-nated drop box. A drawing will be held ev-ery Monday and the winner, once the mem-bership is verified, will be notified!

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

1701/1702

Turkey BowlNov. 24-26 | 10 a.m-2 p.m. | Potomac

Lanes Bowling CenterTurkey Bowl is back! Bowl three con-

secutive strikes and win a turkey. Limit to

one turkey per person, per day. Limit of fiveTurkey Winners per day.

$2.50 per game; $2 shoe rental

Spinz Hand Crafted Food Now OpenPotomac Lanes puts a new spin on food

with gourmet burgers, wings, rustic crustpizza and more! Check out the new menufor lunch or dinner.

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

prizes! Sign up for your VIP Bingo Player’scard today.

Outdoor RecreationGiovannoli Way, Bldg. 928

202-767-9136 / 202-369-7476

Christmas Trees for SaleNov. 24 - Dec. 20 | Thursday - Monday: 9

a.m.-5 p.m.Nothing says or smells like the holidays

more than a beautiful live Christmas tree.Give Santa a great spot to drop off yourpresents this year when you purchase afresh cut, real tree fromOutdoor Recreation.Choose from a variety of trees, on-base de-livery available for $5. Available at the Out-door Recreation parking lot.

Hit the SlopesRent or tune up your ski/snowboard gear

at Outdoor Recreation.Ski/Snowboard EquipmentSnowboard package (1st day) $25Ski package (1st day) $25Additional days for each package $10Boots $8Poles $5

Skis/snowboard $15Ski $15Snow shoes $12Helmet $2Services:Tuning $10Edging $8Waxing $7Calibrating $10Complete tuning $25

Liberty CenterEnterprise Hall, Bldg. 72

202-685-1802Eligibility: E1-E6 Single/Unaccompa-

nied Active-Duty Military

Flight Trampoline Park TripNov. 22 | noon | Flight Trampoline Park,

Springfield, VirginiaTake flight on an endless sea of trampo-

lines unlike anything you have ever experi-enced for a non-stop day of fun!

Price: $15 for 60 minutes; $25 for 90 min-utes.

Volunteer OpportunitiesEvery second and fourth Sunday of the

Month Liberty lends a hand helping thosein need in downtown DC. Inquire for moreinformation.

NFL ActionDon’t miss your favorite teams all sea-

son long at the Liberty Center! Liberty willhold a tailgate party with food and refresh-ments every first Sunday of the month. AlsoLiberty will stay open late for Sunday Night,Monday Night, and Thursday Night Footballgames all season long!

Warfighter & Family Readiness Events

Multiple opportunities are availablethrough the Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling(JBAB) Public Affairs Office Community Re-lations program. To volunteer for any of thebelow events or for more information, con-tact [email protected].

AmeriCorps Higher AchievementHigher Achievement’s year-round pro-

gram is grounded in research. It combineshigh expectations with high support - de-manding academic work plus mentoring,skill-building, individual student achieve-ment plans, and personal encouragement.

Mentors volunteer two hours per week fromOctober to May. They teach a small groupof scholars mathematics, literature, or aseminar course. They also help scholarswith homework and other projects. Cur-rently, mentors are needed in Washington,D.C. Wards 7 and 8. Both duty day and af-terschool slots are available.

ACE-EThe goal of the Area Coalitions for Edu-

cation - Excellence (ACE-E) is to inspirepublic school students in Washington, D.C.Ward 8. ACE-E mentors help students com-

plete their education, and provide increasedopportunities for experiencing self-esteem.Opportunities are available during the dutyday. Mentors are needed for students in avariety of subject areas.

Disadvantaged Youth Holiday PartiesVolunteers are need to help serve food

and distribute gifts to elementary school-aged children in Washington, D.C. Wards7 and 8. Three opportunities are available:Dec. 17, 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Dec. 18, 9a.m. until 3 p.m., and Dec. 23, 2-8 p.m.

Toys for TotsVolunteers are needed to help assemble

bicycles and sort toys for the Toys for Totsdrive. Volunteer days and hours are flex-ible. Assembly will be on-going until mid-December and distribution is scheduled formid-December. Contact [email protected] for more details.

Senior Citizens Holiday GalaVolunteers are need to serve meals and

celebrate the holidays with senior citizens,Dec. 10, 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the D.C.Armory.

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Poynton said she’s been working with Hiring Our He-roes for more than three years now and she’s seen thesuccessful transition of service members into civilian ca-reers.

“Immediately after each event, we survey the employ-ers to get their feedback,” she said. “We follow up with thecompanies, and we also follow up with the job seekers.This allows us to find out the number of hires per eachevent.”

Poynton said the feedback she receives from the em-ployers is consistent. They tell her the caliber of job seek-ers who attend Hiring Our Heroes events far exceeds thecaliber of people who attend general-public job fairs.

“These individuals have military bearing, and that’svery impressive to employers,” said Poynton. “The em-ployers also know that everyone coming here has some-thing to offer them. They’re transitioning out of themilitary and they need that next career, so they’re hereseriously looking. It’s just about making that match andfinding the right company for the right person.”

The Hiring Our Heroes program launched in 2011 asa nationwide initiative to help veterans, transitioningservice members, and military spouses find meaningfulemployment opportunities.

This was the third time JBAB hosted an event. Poyntonsaid they hold approximately five to six events throughoutthe Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C. area each year.The next one is scheduled for the end of March and thedetails can be found at their website, www.uschamber-foundation.org/hiring-our-heroes.

The Hiring Our Heroes events are free and open toall transitioning service members, veterans and militaryspouses. Poynton said she encourages anyone affiliatedwith the military and looking for a job to attend and mostimportantly, to attend with an open mind.

“Come and be yourself,” she said. “Be professional,concentrate on your skill sets, and take a look at each ofthe employers. Look beyond the companies and find outexactly what it is they have to offer. You’ll be surprised. Acompany you may never have considered might be yourperfect home.”

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY MICHELLE L. GORDON

Veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses, all looking for their next employment opportunity, attended aworkshop during the Hiring Our Heroes job fair held Nov. 12 at the Bolling Club on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB). Theworkshops assisted attendees with dressing professionally, preparing a resume and perfecting their elevator pitch.

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Traffic DisruptionBe advised that due to construction work

around the Defense Intelligence Agency(DIA), there may be disruptions to normaltraffic patterns around the facility betweenNov. 19 and Dec. 12. During this period, fol-low all posted traffic directional signage.

Christmas CantataJoint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB)

Chapel Choir presents a Christmas Can-tata, “My Heart Longs for Christmas.” Thiscelebration of the season will be presentedDec. 14, 11:30 a.m., at the JBAB Chapel Cen-ter. The Cantata Choir represents a diversityof Christian denominations. So mark yourcalendar and please join us in a musical cel-ebration of our Lord’s birth in this gloriousseason! Reception to follow.

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.

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.

No Joint Base Journal Next WeekDue to the Thanksgiving holiday, a Joint

Base Journal will not be published on Nov.28.

The Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Pub-lic Affairs staff wishes everyone a HappyThanksgiving!

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 andwill be closedfor lunch from 2-3 p.m., Monday-Friday. Sat-urday hours remain unchanged. If you havequestions, comments or concerns 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. On

Thursdays, 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 FacebookWe are 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 con-tact the JBAB Cub Scouts, Pack 343, [email protected] for more infor-mation. Each den holds their own meet-

ings monthly along with one pack event.Boys will earn badges together and canwork on individual achievements as well.Come join us for popcorn, camping and somuch more.

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].

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.

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.

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

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