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Vol. 26 No. 34 www.cnic.navy.mil/bethesda/ August 28, 2014

By Bernard S. LittleWRNMMC Public Affairs

staff writer

August is National Immu-nization Awareness Month, anobservance which “provides anopportunity to highlight thevalue of immunization acrossthe lifespan,” according to theCenters for Disease Controland Prevention (CDC).

“Over the years, vaccineshave prevented countless casesof disease and without vaccina-tion, diseases that have beeneradicated could return,” ex-plained Monica Peele, healtheducator for the Military Vac-cine Agency (MILVAX)-VaccineHealthcare Centers Network(VHCN) at Walter Reed Na-tional Military Medical Center(WRNMMC).

Lt. Col. Satyen Gada, ser-vice chief for Allergy/Im-munizations/Immunology atWRNMMC agrees.

“Immunizations are instru-mental to disease prevention,”Gada said. “It is important toreceive vaccines as they pre-vent against numerous diseas-es known to cause significantmorbidity and mortality. Vac-cinations programs save count-less lives each year.”

Gada and Peele added vacci-nations help get babies off to ahealthy start.

“There are vaccines that canbe received during pregnancy;however, if you are planningto or could be pregnant, it isimportant to speak with yourhealth care provider to ensurethat your immunizations areup to date,” Peele said.

“There are some diseasesthat can be harmful for preg-nant women and their babiesand this can be prevented byimmunizing during pregnancy,”she added. “A mother’s immunesystem can protect her babyduring pregnancy and for thefirst six to 12 months, but not-ing that vaccines are prescrip-tions drugs, if you are pregnantor planning to become pregnantit is important to consult your

health care provider.”Gada added, “Pregnant

women should receive theTDaP vaccine after the 27thweek of pregnancy. The TDaPvaccine prevents against Teta-nus, Diphtheria and Pertussis(whooping cough). Influenzavaccine is recommended duringpregnancy. Additional vaccinesmay be advised based on indi-vidual immune status.

“Children start their immu-nization schedules immediatelyafter child birth by receivingthe Hepatitis B vaccine,” Gadacontinued. “Further vaccina-tions are offered at regular in-tervals based on consensus

childhood vaccination sched-ules. We recommend that thechildren follow their pediatricsimmunization schedule as wellas the recommendation by theCDC. It is recommended thatchildren receive immunizationsin an effort to prevent develop-ment of Hepatitis A and B, Po-lio, Measles, Mumps, Rubella,Varicella (Chickenpox), Pneu-mococcal, Haemophilus Influ-enza, Rotavirus, Diphtheria,Tetanus, Pertussis, NeisseriaMeningitides, as well as com-mon strains of Influenza virus,which vary from year to year.”

The CDC, Peele and Gadaagree schools are a prime venue

for transmitting vaccine-pre-ventable diseases, and school-age children can further spreaddisease to their families andothers with whom they come incontact. They add most schoolsrequire children to be up todate on vaccinations before en-rolling or starting school in or-der to protect the health of allstudents and those with whomthey may come into contact.

“Most school systems requirecompletion of the CDC child-hood immunization schedule,though this may vary slightlywith each public school dis-trict/private school,” Gada ex-plained. “It is best to contact

your school/school district forspecific requirements.”

Both Peele and Gada stat-ed students headed to collegeshould receive the Meningo-coccal vaccine, which protectsagainst bacterial meningitis.Peele added college studentsshould also be up to date withtheir TDaP vaccine, and con-sider receiving the HPV vac-cine protecting against thehuman papillomavirus (HPV)that causes most cervical andanal cancers, as well as geni-tal warts. She added collegestudent should also receive the

Annual Observance Raises Awareness for the Importance of Immunization

Photo by Sharon Renee Taylor

Diana Urbina, spouse of a servicemember, receives an immunization. Beneficiaries requiring immunizationscan be seen at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Allergy/Immunology/Immunizations Clinicin the America Building, Building 19, 4th Floor.

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TeamSTEPPS TrainingHospital Education and

Training at Walter ReedBethesda is offering a make-up class for the TeamSTEPPS(Team Strategies & Tools toEnhance Performance andPatient Safety) fundamentalscourse for clinical inpatient ar-eas that are already trained, onSept. 12 from 7 to 11:30 a.m. (reg-istration from 7 to 7:30 a.m.) inBuilding 10’s Clark Auditorium.TeamSTEPPS is designed toimprove patient outcomes byimproving communication andteamwork skills. For more infor-mation contact Lt. Asia Raheemat [email protected], orStaff Sgt. Angela Stevenson [email protected] enroll, email [email protected].

Prostate Cancer Support GroupThe Prostate Cancer Support

Group meets at Walter ReedBethesda every third Thursdayof the month. The next meet-ings will be Sept. 18 from 1 to 2p.m. and from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.in the America Building, RiverConference Room on the thirdfloor. Spouses and partners areinvited to attend. Military ID isrequired for base access to NavalSupport Activity Bethesda andWalter Reed National MilitaryMedical Center. For thosewithout a military ID, call theProstate Center at 301-319-2900 at least two days prior tothe event. For more informa-tion, contact Col. (Ret.) JaneHudak at 301-319-2918 or [email protected].

Bethesda Notebook

One of the best things about work-ing and living on Naval Support Ac-tivity Bethesda (NSAB) is our incred-ible diversity of services, agencies,knowledge, capabilities, abilities, mis-sions and people. For a base that is245 acres in size, we pack a lot of mis-sion and capability into this footprint.

That diversity fosters an incrediblestrength. It is the strength of variousperspectives and ideas that, when brought together,create a powerful whole. A good analogy is an an-chor and chain made of an alloy, combining two ormore metallic elements, as opposed to a pure metal.The alloy gives it greater strength and resistanceto bending or breakdown. The links in the anchorchain are you and me, and it includes everyone wholives, works, or visits aboard NSA Bethesda.

To use a Navy analogy, NSAB is the ship andeach tenant command is a vital ship’s system. Thehigher headquarters’ orders and directives we fol-low and enact are the anchor. You may think thatit’s the anchor that keeps the ship safely in place,but in fact, it is the combined weight of the linksin the anchor chain that hold the ship steady. Youand I and what we do daily are the links in thatanchor chain. The point is that every day we all areresponsible for creating the environment on NSABethesda and in every workspace, no matter howlarge or how small.

Part of our strength is the customs and tradi-tions we observe. They sometimes have a service-specific nuance, but the intent and meaning of thecustom is universal to all Services. One example isobserving morning and evening colors. We observecolors at 8 a.m. each morning and at sunset eachevening. Other services may use slightly differenttimes, but the intent is the same … respect for theflag and our nation. The observation is also thesame. All personnel outdoors on NSA Bethesda,whether military or civilian, on or off-duty, in uni-form or civilian clothes, are supposed to stop safely(i.e., not in the middle of a crosswalk or intersec-tion), whether on foot or in a vehicle, face the direc-tion of the music and the installation flag pole (infront of Building 1) and pay our respects to the U.S.Flag. When in uniform, stand and render a salute,and when in civilian clothes simply stand respect-fully. We do this to honor our nation and those whohave served and sacrificed to ensure the freedoms

we enjoy today. I think an excellent exampleof this was the recent video shown of RobinWilliams during his USO tour. At the soundof colors, everyone and everything stopped,the entire audience stood and turned awayfrom the stage and rendered honors. Mr.Williams got it, and even commented on itwhen colors ended. When we do not stop forcolors, we lose a little piece of ourselves andour traditions, and we weaken our links in

our chain. Let’s help each other keep our links inthe chain strong and all observe colors.

Another custom is rendering proper militarycourtesies, and a unique aspect of military courtesyis the salute. The origin of the salute may not spe-cifically be known, but its intent has always beenclear. According to the Marine Corps University,“The salute is a gesture of respect and sign of com-radeship among military service personnel.” TheArmy Study Guide says, “The salute is not simplyan honor exchanged. Remember the salute is notonly prescribed by regulation but is also recogni-tion of each other’s commitment, abilities and pro-fessionalism. The salute is an expression that rec-ognizes each other as a member of the profession ofarms…” Navy Regulations state, “The hand saluteis the Iong-established form of greeting and recog-nition exchanged between persons in the armedservices.” And, according to Air Force Instruction1-1, “Saluting is a courtesy exchanged betweenmembers of the Armed Forces as both a greetingand a symbol of mutual respect.” Each time we ren-der a crisp proper salute or provide a courtesy, westrengthen our link and keep our chain strong. Wehonor each other who share in wearing the cloth ofour nation.

It may not seem like much, but if one link in thechain snaps, the ship can be set adrift and causedamage to a vital system. As service members andfederal civilian employees, we are entrusted withgreat responsibility. By each of us doing our partin honoring shared customs and traditions, we cankeep each of the links in our chain, yours and mine,strong and ensure that the ship maintains its posi-tion. Thank you for all you do every day.

All ahead flank,Capt. David A. BitontiCommanding OfficerNaval Support Activity Bethesda

A Common Bond

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By Julie SmithNSAB Public Affairs

staff writer

Approximately 40 volunteers fromNaval Support Activity Bethesda(NSAB) rolled up their sleeves for aday of beautification projects Aug. 23 ata Washington, D.C. area public school,just in time for the first day of classes.

It was all part of an annual eventcalled Beautification Day, a city-wideproject established in 2005 to cleanup all Washington, D.C., public schoolbuildings in preparation for the begin-ning of the school year. Classes beganfor the school district Aug. 25.

The helpers included NSAB activeduty service members, civilian staffand family members, said Navy Medi-cine Professional Development Center(NMPDC) Community Relations Coor-dinator, Hospital Corpsman 3rd ClassAlexandra Diaz.

“We put it out to all of the (base)commands and we got a really good re-sponse,” Diaz said.

The day’s to-do list at the group’s as-signed location, Stuart-Hobson MiddleSchool in the Capitol Hill Historic Dis-trict, included weeding outdoor areas,planting flowers, constructing a stonegarden pathway and picking up garbageoutside the school.

Principal Dawn Clemens was grate-ful for the assistance in sprucing up the84-year-old school, which is in its fourthyear of a complete renovation. New win-dows were installed over the summer,which meant much of the grounds keep-ing was disregarded.

“It’s fantastic to have all of the help,”Clemens said. “This is badly needed.We’ve got a wonderful school here thatI’m very proud of.”

In addition to the volunteers fromNSAB, teachers and staff from theschool, as well as parents and commu-nity members, also pitched in to helpout, Clemens explained. The school hasan enrollment of 420 students fromsixth to eighth grade.

Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Vin-cent Ramos was pleased to help withthe clean-up, but saw it as more thanjust a volunteer opportunity. As a newermember of NMPDC, he valued the pros-pect of socializing with other servicemembers.

“It’s a chance to meet new people andalso to give back,” Ramos added.

Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class RobertGay agreed with Ramos and said he alsowanted to set an example for youngermilitary personnel.

“I wanted to encourage my juniorSailors to get out here, too,” Gay stated.“I think it’s good that we’re helping outthe community.”

While the rain halted most of the out-door cleanup for a short period of timeSaturday, that didn’t stop the work ofthe volunteers who took on indoor taskslike stacking and organizing textbooks,cleaning classrooms and sweeping hall-ways.

“It’s our obligation as people to giveback,” Hospital Corpsman 3rd ClassMaya Torrence said. “And as membersof the military, while we’re not deployed,we can take care of people here. TheNavy really values community service.”

NSAB Volunteers Give Back to D.C.Public School as Part of City-Wide Effort

Photo by Julie Smith

Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Fabian Garcia (kneeling) andHospitalman Fidel Padilla (standing) clear weeds and grass froman area outside Stuart-Hobson Middle School as part of D.C. publicschools’ Beautification Day Aug. 23.


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By MassCommunicationSpecialist 2nd

Class (SW/AW/IDW)Ashanté Hammons,

Naval SupportActivity Bethesda

staff writer

When it comes to mak-ing career decisions, thecommand career coun-selor can be a Sailor’s bestfriend. As the Navy con-tinues its efforts to reduceforce levels, many Sailorsare faced with a tough,potentially career endingdecision: high year tenure(HYT). The fall exam cycleis near and many Sailorsface the dilemma of HYTor looking to conversion.Naval Support ActivityBethesda command ca-reer counselors Petty Of-ficer 1st Class Chad Fogeland Petty Officer 1st ClassStacy O’Leary encourageSailors to take charge oftheir careers as early aspossible so they are notsurprised by HYT, whichgoes into effect one yearfrom their end of obligatedservice.

“Being regularly in-volved in your career willkeep you informed onwhere you stand in theNavy,” suggested O’Leary.“As a Sailor, you should bein touch with your careercounselor other than whenwe see each other dur-ing career developmentboards.”

According to MILP-ERSMAN 1160-120, “HYTis an effective force shap-ing tool to properly sizeand shape the active andReserve Navy. This pro-gram is a total force policywhich establishes stan-dardized length-of-servicegates by pay grade bal-anced with a waiver pro-cess that allows the Navyto retain the right Sailor.”

“You do not want to be‘forced out’ of the Navy be-cause you put in the maxi-mum amount of years ofservice based on your paygrade,” said O’Leary.

The instruction forHYT divides each rankand provides the maxi-mum years a Sailor can beat that specific rank. Sail-ors who have reached therank of E-1 and E-2 havea maximum of four years.They are unable to reenlistor extend, unless approvalis given by NAVPER-

SCOM, Career Progres-sion Division (PERS-8),according to MILPERS-MAN 1160-120. Certainpay grades, such as an E-3with a maximum of fiveyears, can retain a HYTof eight years if he or she“Passed Not Advanced” aNavy Wide AdvancementExam prior to March 2012.Petty officer third class, orE-4, reaches HYT at eightyears.

According to MIL-SPERMAN 1160-120, aSailor who becomes a pet-ty officer second class, orE-5, and has served morethan 10 years as of July 1,2005, has the maximumof 20 years for HYT. How-ever, E-5 Sailors who haveserved less than 10 yearsreach HYT at 14 years.A petty officer first classreaches HYT at 20 years.

“The Sailor needs toconsider the different ca-reer avenues to take ifthe choice is to stay activeduty,” said O’Leary. If heor she chooses to stay inthe Navy, but they wantto stay in their currentrate, they must advance.However, there are otheroptions: The EnlistedEarly Transition Program(EETP) or active duty con-version.”

NAVADMIN 103/14 ex-plains EETP as “a quotacontrolled voluntary sepa-ration program” wherequotas are identified byrating, pay grade, yeargroup and Navy enlistedclassification or NEC.

“A Sailor’s EETPpackage must be routedthrough the chain of com-mand for approval,” ex-plained O’Leary. “Thenit is sent to Millington,where they will approve ordisapprove the Sailor’s re-quest to transition early. Ifa Sailor is approved, he orshe will not be eligible forthe advancement exam,and Career Waypoint (C-WAY). Instead, the phrase‘Intends to Separate’ willbe placed in the system.”

C-WAY supports keySailor decisions abouttheir next career choice,said Fogel.Whether a Sail-or has decided to reenlistor convert ratings, the ca-reer counselor would enterthis information into C-WAY. If the Sailor decidesto convert, then he or sheshould review Career Nav-igation program or CNAV

skill set.“CNAV skill set up-

dates information aboutrates that are currentlyopen, balanced, and com-petitive,” said Fogel. “Re-view the set and see whatrates interest you.”

“Research the require-ments for that rate if youare serious about conver-sion,” said O’Leary. “Youmight need to retake theASVAB to get a betterscore. Once you make thedecision to retake the AS-

VAB,Navy Knowledge On-line offers courses in mathand English to help withthe exam.”

Active duty conver-sion requires a copy of themember’s C-WAY for E6and below, their four yearhistory of performance fit-ness assessments, and thelast three evaluations. Inaddition, all ratings thatrequire top secret andtop secret SCI clearancesmust have a current SF86(within the last 30 days

and must be signed) andthe security officer inter-view included in the pack-age, according to NavyPersonnel Command.

“Be careful not to waituntil you’ve past your C-WAY window if you plan toconvert,” warned Fogel. Ifyou are serious about con-verting, I will guide you onwhatever you may need.Remember though, if youdo not want to retake theASVAB, that choice onlyhurts you more because it

limits your options for rateconversion.”

As O’Leary continuesher turnover with Fogel,they both agree that theyare here to help Sailorsget the most out of theircareers.

“Ultimately, it is yourcareer,” replied Fogel. “Iam here to give you op-tions and to help you withcareer guidance. The dooris always open.”

Taking Charge of Your Career: Understanding Your Options

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By Julie SmithNSAB Public Affairs staff writer

Rain throughout the day did nothing to dampenthe enjoyment of staff members and their familieswho attended the Junior Officer Council (JOC) picnicheld at the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Pavilionat Naval Support Activity Bethesda (NSAB) Aug. 23.

“It’s all part of the fun,” Maj. Deanna Hutchings,JOC senior adviser, said. “Everything has come to-gether and everyone has worked together so well tobring some fun and fellowship to the command.”

The JOC is an organization aimed at cultivatingand supporting the personal and professional devel-opment of junior officers in all branches of the mili-tary who are assigned to NSAB and its tenant com-mands.

“I’m very grateful to the Junior Officer Council andour other service organizations for their hard work inputting this picnic together,” Brig. Gen. (Dr.) JeffreyClark, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center(WRNMMC) director, said. “Folks are having a greattime. It’s very important that we all come together,have fellowship and just have a good time. It’s goodfor us. We need to be together outside of work.”

Picnickers were treated to a catered barbecue mealpaid for by the JOC and courtesy of Giggy’s BBQ,whose owner, Eddie Gignac, served four years in the

Air Force and whose father is also an Air Force vet-eran.

“Being a military brat and knowing what we didgrowing up and the sacrifices we made as a family,I’m honored to be here,” Gignac added.

Cmdr. Chellie Serwer attended the picnic with herchildren, who asked her to take them to a bouncehouse as their last fun activity before the school yearbegan. Fortunately for Serwer, there were two bouncehouses at the picnic, along with other family activi-ties like a potato sack race and tug of war competi-tion. Attendees were treated to as much popcorn, cot-ton candy and snow cones as they could eat.

Red Cross volunteers were on hand with severalservice dogs, and a local military family organization,the Oakleaf Club of Greater Washington, D.C., con-ducted a book drive benefiting Books4Kids, a pediat-ric literacy program.

Junior Officer Council President Army 1st Lt.Regine Faucher was pleased with the turnout, eventhough Mother Nature didn’t fully cooperate.

“At the end of the day we’re here for the Soldiers,Sailors, Airmen, Marines, Coast Guardsmen and civil-ians who work at all commands on NSAB and makeit such a great place to be, so we just wanted to showthem our appreciation and how much we know thatthey work hard,” Faucher added. “The families arehaving fun and that’s what it’s all about.”

NSAB Families Enjoy Food, Fun at JOC Picnic

A group of children participate in a game of tug of war at the JOC Picnic Aug. 23.

Rebecca Manzo, 9, and Mason Hutchings, 8,play in the rain during the picnic.

Brothers attending the JOC Picnic sharesweet treats at the Morale, Welfare and Rec-reation Sports Complex.

Photos by Julie Smith

An American Red Cross volunteer shows a group of girls a service animal in training.

WRNMMC Director Brig. Gen. (Dr.) JeffreyClark (left) and Command Master Chief Ty-rone Willis (second from right) talk with ser-vice members during the picnic.

There was plenty of food and fun for all whoattended the picnic at the NSAB MWR Pa-vilion.

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By Julie SmithNSAB Public Affairs staff writer

Rain throughout the day did nothing to dampenthe enjoyment of staff members and their familieswho attended the Junior Officer Council (JOC) picnicheld at the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Pavilionat Naval Support Activity Bethesda (NSAB) Aug. 23.

“It’s all part of the fun,” Maj. Deanna Hutchings,JOC senior adviser, said. “Everything has come to-gether and everyone has worked together so well tobring some fun and fellowship to the command.”

The JOC is an organization aimed at cultivatingand supporting the personal and professional devel-opment of junior officers in all branches of the mili-tary who are assigned to NSAB and its tenant com-mands.

“I’m very grateful to the Junior Officer Council andour other service organizations for their hard work inputting this picnic together,” Brig. Gen. (Dr.) JeffreyClark, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center(WRNMMC) director, said. “Folks are having a greattime. It’s very important that we all come together,have fellowship and just have a good time. It’s goodfor us. We need to be together outside of work.”

Picnickers were treated to a catered barbecue mealpaid for by the JOC and courtesy of Giggy’s BBQ,whose owner, Eddie Gignac, served four years in the

Air Force and whose father is also an Air Force vet-eran.

“Being a military brat and knowing what we didgrowing up and the sacrifices we made as a family,I’m honored to be here,” Gignac added.

Cmdr. Chellie Serwer attended the picnic with herchildren, who asked her to take them to a bouncehouse as their last fun activity before the school yearbegan. Fortunately for Serwer, there were two bouncehouses at the picnic, along with other family activi-ties like a potato sack race and tug of war competi-tion. Attendees were treated to as much popcorn, cot-ton candy and snow cones as they could eat.

Red Cross volunteers were on hand with severalservice dogs, and a local military family organization,the Oakleaf Club of Greater Washington, D.C., con-ducted a book drive benefiting Books4Kids, a pediat-ric literacy program.

Junior Officer Council President Army 1st Lt.Regine Faucher was pleased with the turnout, eventhough Mother Nature didn’t fully cooperate.

“At the end of the day we’re here for the Soldiers,Sailors, Airmen, Marines, Coast Guardsmen and civil-ians who work at all commands on NSAB and makeit such a great place to be, so we just wanted to showthem our appreciation and how much we know thatthey work hard,” Faucher added. “The families arehaving fun and that’s what it’s all about.”

NSAB Families Enjoy Food, Fun at JOC Picnic

A group of children participate in a game of tug of war at the JOC Picnic Aug. 23.

Rebecca Manzo, 9, and Mason Hutchings, 8,play in the rain during the picnic.

Brothers attending the JOC Picnic sharesweet treats at the Morale, Welfare and Rec-reation Sports Complex.

Photos by Julie Smith

An American Red Cross volunteer shows a group of girls a service animal in training.

WRNMMC Director Brig. Gen. (Dr.) JeffreyClark (left) and Command Master Chief Ty-rone Willis (second from right) talk with ser-vice members during the picnic.

There was plenty of food and fun for all whoattended the picnic at the NSAB MWR Pa-vilion.


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“It is important to receive vaccines as they preventagainst numerous diseases known to cause signifi-cant morbidity and mortality. Vaccination pro-grams save countless lives each year,” stated Lt.Col. Satyen Gada, service chief for Allergy/Immuni-zations/Immunology at Walter Reed Bethesda.

seasonal Influenza vaccine.“If young adults are planning to attend col-

lege out of the country or even travel out of thecountry for vacation or study abroad, they shouldexplore what vaccines are required prior to trav-eling to that country,” Peele continued.Concerning the military, Gada said service

members receive a variety of immunizationsbased on assignments, location and concern forparticular biological threats. “These immuniza-tions are set forth depending on area of opera-tion, and nature of assignment.”“The Department of Defense (DOD) receives

immunization policy and recommendations fromthe Food and Drug Administration,World HealthOrganization, CDC [and] Advisory Committee onImmunization Practices,” Peele said. She addedmore information concerning pre-deployment

and post-deployment information, policies andguidelines for clinicians, service members, theirfamilies and veterans can be found on the De-ployment Health Clinical Center website athttp://www.pdhealth.mil, or the MILVAX-Vac-cine Healthcare Centers Network (VHCN) web-site at www.vaccines.mil.Beneficiaries requiring immunizations can

be seen at the WRNMMC Allergy/Immunology/Immunizations Clinic in the America Building,Building 19, 4th floor, on Mondays, Wednesdaysand Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Tues-days and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Formore information, contact Hospitalman 1st ClassErik Eaton or Lydia Baker, head immunizationnurse, at 301-295-5798.For more information, contact the MIL-

VAX VHCN at 301-319-2904 or email https://ASKVHC.amedd.army.mil. After hours, week-ends and holidays, call the DOD Vaccine ClinicalCall Center at 866-210-6469.

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For more information on volunteering for the local Honor Flight program,visit facebook.com/honorflightdca or honorflightcr.org

Area military families are invited to join the DCMilitary Family Life staff in honoring our World War II veterans on

Saturday, September 13.

Veterans will be arriving into Reagan National Airport on September 13, and there are several ways you can

participate throughout the day:

• Welcome 90 veterans at the US Airways, Terminal Cat 10:02am to salute and cheer their arrival.

• Salute these veterans as they visit the World War II Memorial on the National Mall from 2:30pm – 3:45pm.

• At the end of the day, you can help bid farewell after their full day of touring as they return to Reagan National

Airport at 6:30pm.

Look for a special pullout banner in the August 15th issue of DCMilitary Family Life, or visit

DCMilitary.com/honorflight to download a special welcome banner to customize and hold

as you greet our veterans. Our photographers will be on hand to snap a photo of your family

with your personal banner for future publication.

Help DCMilitary Family Life and Comprint honor our veterans and meet other military

families while you are volunteering. It will be the perfect way to spend a Saturday in D.C.


For more information about HYT, please reviewMILSPERMAN 1160-120.

If you have any questions regarding your Navycareer, please contact the primary command careercounselor, Petty Officer 1st Class Chad Fogel or sec-ondary command career counselor, Petty Officer 1stClass Stacy O’Leary at (301) 319-8312.

Navy Wide Advancement Exam Reminders:Navy advancement exams start the first Thursday

in September. The E-6 exam is Sept. 4 E-5 exam isSep. 11 and E-4 exam is Sept. 18.

Please be sure to be in the uniform of the day(NWU or NSU) and have your ID card in hand.

Please do not take any personal electronic devices,such as cell phones, beepers, Blackberries and PalmPilots) with you on exam day. All candidates may usea solar or battery-powered, hand-held electronic calcu-lator or any key configuration the display only a singleline of numeric and mathematical characters.

The exam will be in the Morale, Welfare and Recre-ation gym in Building 17. Please arrive no later than7 a.m. in order to be checked in and assigned a seatfor the exam.

Remember that the exam is not a race. You willhave three hours to complete it. Take your time.

Members of the exam working party need to be atthe building 17 gym at 6 a.m. to help set up for theexam.

If you have any questions in regards to the advance-ment exam dates and times, please contact MichelleAdams at [email protected] or by phone:(301) 295-0117.

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