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AN INDEPENDENT PUBLICATION OF COMPRINT MILITARY PUBLICATIONS AT JOINT BASE ANDREWS, MD. DCMILITARY.COM FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2015 | VOL. 4 NO. 30 AIR FORCE NEWS AAFES celebrates 120th anniversary, Page 6 RETIREES Retiree Corner, Page 2 COMMENTARY Separated but not alone, Page 2 BY MELANIE MOORE 79TH MEDICAL WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER Colonel Sharon Bannister assumed command of the 79th Medical Wing (79 MDW) on July 28, at 9 a.m. at the Cer- emonial Lawn on Joint Base Anacostia- Bolling, Washington, District of Columbia. The event was hosted by Maj. Gen. Darryl W. Burke, Air Force District of Washington Commander. “I can’t adequately express how hon- ored and humbled I am to be afforded the opportunity to lead one of the most unique Wings in the Air Force. I am ful- ly committed to ensure our beneficiaries receive only the best medical care and that they see our providers and facili- ties as part of a health care system they turn to with unwavering trust. Togeth- er, our 1,500 plus Wing membersfrom Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to Fort Belvoir Community Hos- pital to Joint Base Andrews and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling to the Penta- goncomprise a unique medical facility without walls. We deliver ready medics and improve the health of all we serve and I am proud to now be a part of it. I look forward to meeting each member of our team in the upcoming weeks,” said Col. Bannister, 79 MDW commander. The 79 MDW was activated on May 12, 2006 and is one of three medical wings in the Air Force. The 79 MDW is a mission partner on Joint Base Andrews with two subor- dinate units: the 779th Medical Group located on Joint Base Andrews, and the 579th Medical Group located on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling. Addition- ally, these groups have medics work- ing across the National Capital Region (NCR) including Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Md.; Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, Va.; Fort George Meade, Md., and the Pentagon. The 79 MDW is the Air Force’s single medical voice for planning and imple- menting Air Force Service activity and New Commander for the 79th Medical Wing PHOTO BY STAFF SGT. MATTHEW DAVIS, AFDW Col. Sharon R. Bannister accepts command of the 79th Medical Wing from Maj. Gen. Darryl W. Burke, Commander of the Air Force District of Washington on July 28, at 9 a.m. at the Ceremonial Lawn on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washing- ton, District of Columbia. see COMMANDER, page 5 BY RAY BOWDEN U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY PUBLIC AFFAIRS Hundreds of basic cadets lined up at the U.S.Air Force Academy July 13 to help experts learn more about head trauma. Cadets are taking part in a three- year, $30 million collaboration between the Defense Department and the NCAA to study concussions. Eighteen universi- ties in the U.S. and the military service academies are participating in the re- search project. The study coincides with the White House Summit on sports concussions, a presidential commission created in May 2014 to encourage the prevention, identification and treatment of serious head injuries. Each cadet spent about an hour in a laboratory completing concussion history and symptom inventories, and balance, memory and cognitive tests. “The collected results of these evalu- ations will be compiled into a database and form a baseline of a cadet’s complete physical assessment,” said Col. Darren Campbell, the director of the Academy’s Concussion Center. “By having a baseline, we then have something to compare (if) they are in- jured,” Campbell said. “We know what their ‘norm’ should look like.” The baseline is collected by comput- er-based neurocognitive assessments and one-on-one testing of brain and bal- ance performance given when cadets are healthy, and are compared to results when a cadet returns to duty or to the athletic field. Intercollegiate athletes at the Acad- emy account for about 50 percent of con- cussions reported in the cadet wing, said Navy Lt. Cmdr. Brian Johnson, a behav- ioral science professor at the Academy. “Regardless of participation in the na- tional research study, all cadets are given the same level of care,” Johnson said. “We treat every cadet the same and we focus on this issue for long-term effect.” To comply with NCAA standards, the Academy has conducted neurocognitive testing on its athletes for more than 10 years. The Academy began testing all freshmen in 2014 as part of the DOD- NCAA study to collect a larger test group. “By using the same measures as the other sites, we can (compile) our data to paint a much clearer picture of what concussions and recovery times look like,” said Dr. Chris D’Lauro, a profes- sor in the Academy’s Behavioral Science Department. Steve Broglio is an associate profes- sor in exercise science at the University of Michigan, and the lead clinical care AF Academy joins in nationwide concussion study see STUDY, page 5 STORY AND PHOTOS BY LESLIE C. SMITH STAFF WRITER The Eighth Annual Armistice Day Peace Concert and Vigil was held on July 25 at the Lincoln Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC, in commemoration of the National Korean War Veterans Ar- mistice Day observed on July 27. The event was hosted by Remember 727 with Sam Yoon, Council of Korean Americans, and Jennifer Yoo, Voice of America, serving as emcees. “With less than 1percent of the popu- lation serving in the military, the gen- eral public does not normally think of war and peace. “Our annual event commemorating the Armistice Day is held to compel people to reflect on why wars start and how we can end them. “It is actually part of a larger move- ment aimed to bind as many different people of all backgrounds to fight for peace in our world. That’s the best thing we can do to honor the sacrifices of the veterans,” said Hannah Kim, founder of Remember 727. Remember 727 is an all-volunteer effort to commemorate the National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day [on July 27] - to remember the “Forgot- ten War,” thank veterans and hope for peace. It aims to promote reconciliation through remembrance and recognition, Kim added. The event included a wreath laying ceremony at the Korean War Memorial with remarks by Del. Mark Keam, Vir- ginia House of Delegates. Eighth Annual Armistice Day Peace Concert, Vigil held Korean American Youth Performing Art- ists perform for the Remember 727 Eighth Annual Armistice Day and Peace Concert & Vigil on July 25 in Washington, DC. see VIGIL, page 4

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AN INDEPENDENT PUBLICATION OF COMPRINT MILITARY PUBLICATIONS AT JOINT BASE ANDREWS, MD.DCMILITARY.COM FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2015 | VOL. 4 NO. 30

AIR FORCE NEWSAAFES celebrates 120th anniversary, Page 6

RETIREESRetiree Corner,

Page 2

COMMENTARYSeparated but not alone,

Page 2

BY MELANIE MOORE79TH MEDICAL WING

PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER

Colonel Sharon Bannister assumedcommand of the 79th Medical Wing (79MDW) on July 28, at 9 a.m. at the Cer-emonial Lawn on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling,Washington, District of Columbia.

The event was hosted by Maj. Gen.Darryl W. Burke, Air Force District ofWashington Commander.

“I can’t adequately express how hon-ored and humbled I am to be affordedthe opportunity to lead one of the mostunique Wings in the Air Force. I am ful-ly committed to ensure our beneficiariesreceive only the best medical care andthat they see our providers and facili-ties as part of a health care system theyturn to with unwavering trust. Togeth-er, our 1,500 plus Wing members—fromWalter Reed National Military MedicalCenter to Fort Belvoir Community Hos-pital to Joint Base Andrews and JointBase Anacostia-Bolling to the Penta-gon—comprise a unique medical facilitywithout walls. We deliver ready medicsand improve the health of all we serveand I am proud to now be a part of it. Ilook forward to meeting each member ofour team in the upcoming weeks,” saidCol. Bannister, 79 MDW commander.

The 79 MDW was activated on May12, 2006 and is one of three medicalwings in the Air Force.

The 79 MDW is a mission partner

on Joint Base Andrews with two subor-dinate units: the 779th Medical Grouplocated on Joint Base Andrews, andthe 579th Medical Group located onJoint Base Anacostia-Bolling. Addition-ally, these groups have medics work-ing across the National Capital Region(NCR) including Walter Reed National

Military Medical Center, Md.; FortBelvoir Community Hospital, Va.; FortGeorge Meade, Md., and the Pentagon.

The 79 MDW is the Air Force’s singlemedical voice for planning and imple-menting Air Force Service activity and

New Commander for the79th Medical Wing

PHOTO BY STAFF SGT. MATTHEW DAVIS, AFDW

Col. Sharon R. Bannister accepts command of the 79th Medical Wing fromMaj.Gen. Darryl W. Burke, Commander of the Air Force District of Washington on July28, at 9 a.m. at the Ceremonial Lawn on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washing-ton, District of Columbia.

see COMMANDER, page 5

BY RAY BOWDENU.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Hundreds of basic cadets lined up atthe U.S.Air ForceAcademy July 13 to helpexperts learn more about head trauma.

Cadets are taking part in a three-year, $30 million collaboration betweenthe Defense Department and the NCAAto study concussions. Eighteen universi-ties in the U.S. and the military serviceacademies are participating in the re-search project.

The study coincides with the WhiteHouse Summit on sports concussions,a presidential commission created inMay 2014 to encourage the prevention,identification and treatment of serioushead injuries.

Each cadet spent about an hour in alaboratory completing concussion historyand symptom inventories, and balance,memory and cognitive tests.

“The collected results of these evalu-ations will be compiled into a databaseand form a baseline of a cadet’s completephysical assessment,” said Col. DarrenCampbell, the director of the Academy’sConcussion Center.

“By having a baseline, we then havesomething to compare (if) they are in-jured,” Campbell said. “We know whattheir ‘norm’ should look like.”

The baseline is collected by comput-er-based neurocognitive assessmentsand one-on-one testing of brain and bal-ance performance given when cadetsare healthy, and are compared to resultswhen a cadet returns to duty or to theathletic field.

Intercollegiate athletes at the Acad-emy account for about 50 percent of con-cussions reported in the cadet wing, saidNavy Lt. Cmdr. Brian Johnson, a behav-ioral science professor at the Academy.

“Regardless of participation in the na-tional research study, all cadets are giventhe same level of care,” Johnson said. “Wetreat every cadet the same and we focuson this issue for long-term effect.”

To comply with NCAA standards, theAcademy has conducted neurocognitivetesting on its athletes for more than 10years. The Academy began testing allfreshmen in 2014 as part of the DOD-NCAA study to collect a larger test group.

“By using the same measures as theother sites, we can (compile) our datato paint a much clearer picture of whatconcussions and recovery times looklike,” said Dr. Chris D’Lauro, a profes-sor in the Academy’s Behavioral ScienceDepartment.

Steve Broglio is an associate profes-sor in exercise science at the Universityof Michigan, and the lead clinical care

AF Academy joinsin nationwideconcussion study

see STUDY, page 5

STORY AND PHOTOS BYLESLIE C. SMITH

STAFF WRITER

The Eighth Annual Armistice DayPeace Concert and Vigil was held onJuly 25 at the Lincoln Reflecting Pool inWashington, DC, in commemoration ofthe National Korean War Veterans Ar-mistice Day observed on July 27.

The event was hosted by Remember727 with Sam Yoon, Council of KoreanAmericans, and Jennifer Yoo, Voice ofAmerica, serving as emcees.

“With less than 1percent of the popu-lation serving in the military, the gen-eral public does not normally think ofwar and peace.

“Our annual event commemoratingthe Armistice Day is held to compelpeople to reflect on why wars start andhow we can end them.

“It is actually part of a larger move-ment aimed to bind as many differentpeople of all backgrounds to fight forpeace in our world. That’s the best thingwe can do to honor the sacrifices of theveterans,” said Hannah Kim, founder ofRemember 727.

Remember 727 is an all-volunteereffort to commemorate the NationalKorean War Veterans Armistice Day[on July 27] - to remember the “Forgot-ten War,” thank veterans and hope forpeace. It aims to promote reconciliationthrough remembrance and recognition,Kim added.

The event included a wreath layingceremony at the Korean War Memorialwith remarks by Del. Mark Keam, Vir-ginia House of Delegates.

Eighth Annual Armistice Day Peace Concert, Vigil held

KoreanAmericanYouthPerformingArt-ists perform for theRemember 727EighthAnnual ArmisticeDayandPeaceConcert&Vigil on July 25 inWashington, DC. see VIGIL, page 4

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July 31-August 1US Capitol Classics/China OpenGaylord National Resort & Convention Center,

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Prince George’s County. Martial Artist compete ina family friendly environment and showcase theirmartial skills, and vie for more than $50,000 in cashand awards. ($) Call 301-336-7000 or visit www.us-capitolclassics.com

July 31-August 23High School MusicalLaurel Mill Playhouse, 508 Main St., LaurelDisney Channel’s smash hit movie musical comes

to life on stage. Produced by special arrangementwith Music Theatre International (MTI). Perfor-mances run weekends from July 31 through August23 with Friday and Saturday evening performancesat 8 p.m. ($) Visit www.laurelmillplayhouse.org.

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BY SENIOR AIRMANLAUREN-TAYLOR LEVIN

366TH FIGHTER WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

As the dawn broke out over themountains, I woke up to the sunpeeping through my window. Once Igot up I went straight to the kitch-en to make my family breakfast yetin the back of my mind, all I couldthink about was, “how am I goingto manage taking care of my chil-dren, dogs and work life.” Just thethought of knowing I’ll have twicethe amount of things to do at homeall while balancing my militarywork, made my heart sink a bit.

Growing up as a military childmyself, I knew separation couldbe extremely hard and hit at anytime. Looking back, I now knowhow alone my mother felt whenev-er my father went on deploymentsor TDY. It seems like an eternitywaiting for your loved one to returnhome so you aren’t carrying all theweight on your shoulders.

There are dozens of base agen-cies to make these separations eas-ier, but I didn’t realize it yet.

After just three days of beingwith my children and trying tobalance everything I felt like theworld was crashing down on me. Itwas as if I was a first-time mothertrying to figure out if I was doinganything right and becoming com-pletely overwhelmed. My office wasstarting to notice a change in myattitude and how quickly I wouldbecome agitated to otherwise insig-nificant events.

My co-worker and I decided tohang out once a week to discuss ev-erything that was on our minds. Al-though it was nice to vent and getsome relief, it only went so far withreducing the stress.

Unfortunately, because of thehours my husband worked, I couldonly see him for an hour or two eachday on Skype, after I put the chil-dren down to sleep for the night.

A week went by and I had to pickup my children one afternoon, and

I was stopped by a staff member atthe child development center.

She asked, “Is there anythinggoing on in your household?”

I explained how my husbandwas currently on TDY and I’ve beendealing with a lot of stress lately.

Shortly after my explanationshe notified me that my son wasn’tacting like himself either. I was soconsumed with my own problems Ididn’t even notice how my familywas doing.

The caregiver said, “Your son isstarting to become antisocial, noteating as much food and becominga bully at daycare.”

I felt as if I was failing as amother and I had to get help, notonly for my son, but myself as well.The only problem is I had no ideawhere to start.

The caregiver gave me a pam-phlet about dealing with separa-tion and inside was a card. I calledto make an appointment to talk tothe counselor about how I couldhelp my son and myself throughthis time of separation.

As I met with the counselor, wediscussed my everyday routine. Notonly did I find out I wasn’t failing as amother, but I felt some kind of comfort.

The counselor explained that re-gardless of a child’s age, they cantell when a family member is goneor stressed. Although you may thinkit won’t rub off on them, it does.

As we continued our conversa-tion he recommended I try someexercises with my children and seetheir reactions to it.

One exercise in particular wasthe 1-2-3 method, also known asthe “count” to stop behavior meth-od. If your child happens to have atantrum or isn’t listening this is agreat exercise to try.

This exercise helps to lead yourchild to learn, think and take re-sponsibility for their actions. Doingthis gives the message that yourauthority is not negotiable beforeyou act with a consequence. Thisconsequence doesn’t necessarily

have to be a big thing. It can simplybe redirecting your child towarddoing something else, like assist-ing you with putting items away orreading a book with them.

He explained that the more I getinvolved with my children’s life, thebetter. I should replace that sense ofseparation with love and care, helpingto distract that feeling of loneliness.

Once we finished discussing howI could help my children; the coun-selor asked, “how are you handlingall this?”

Just as I was going to start talk-ing my face turned bright red be-cause I knew everything I was car-rying on my shoulders was finallyabout to be lifted off of me. I beganto discuss my struggles of tryingto make sure everything was thesame as it was before my husbandleft. I was so focused on trying tomake sure everything was perfect Ibecame overwhelmed and stressed,not only myself, but my kids too.

He later explained that no mat-ter how much I want things to bethe same, they aren’t, and all I cando is make the best of each situa-tion. Not only that, but I should taketime to help myself relax by findinga hobby to diminish the stress.

I really took what he said toheart. My son is no longer beingantisocial; he’s eating more and be-ing a lot nicer. I still have to dealwith his “terrible-two” moments,with and my 1-year-old daughterdeciding to join him, but with someredirection, they’re back to normal.

Even when you feel there’s no-where to turn for help, there’s al-ways someone who cares and canguide you in the right direction.There are other resources on base tosupport you in times of need, suchas the Airman and Family Readi-ness Center, key spouse groups,first shirts and mental health.

Whether it’s a friend, fam-ily member, counselor or even justwriting a journal there are alwaysavenues for help.

You’re not alone.

CommentarySeparated but not alone

Special CompensationThe Air Force Combat-Related

Special Compensation program ismanaged by the USAF PhysicalDisability Division of the Air ForcePersonnel Center, Randolph AFB,TX. The CRSC board is made upof former military and civilian per-sonnel whose experiences includewar-time service, flying duties andmedical training. The review boarddetermines if in-service evidenceconfirms conditions were the directresult of a combat-related eventor injury. If so, the board will au-thorize a monthly CRSC payment.Concurrent Retirement and Dis-ability Pay is similar to CRSC. Italso is designed to restore militaryretired pay that has been offsetby Veterans Affairs compensation;however, there is no combat-relatedrequirement. You must have a totaldisability rating from the VA of 50percent or more. CRDP is managed

by the Defense Finance and Ac-counting Service.

Commissary ScholarshipsSeven hundred students of

military families will each receive$2,000, thanks to the commissary’sScholarships for Military Childrenprogram. No government funds areused. Defense Commissary Agencyindustry partners – vendors, manu-facturers, brokers, suppliers – andthe general public support theprogram, administered by FisherHouse Foundation, a nonprofitorganization that provides assis-tance to military families. Some4,000 applications were submittedthis year. The number of awards isbased on funds available, but theprogram awards at least $2,000 ateach military commissary. If thereare no eligible applicants from onecommissary, an additional scholar-ship is awarded at a different store.

Application dates for next year’sprogram is usually made in the fall.

E-mail checkThose with myPay accounts are

reminded to keep a current e-mailaddress on file with the DefenseFinance and Accounting Service(DFAS). At the bottom of your ac-count menu, select “Email Address”to view the address DFAS uses. Ituses the address to send newslet-ters, breaking news, and to notifyyou when your Retiree AccountStatement and 1099R tax state-ments are available.

The Retiree Activities Officeis open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mondaythrough Friday. Visit the office inBuilding 1604 at California andColorado Avenues or call 301 981-2726. Call before your visit to en-sure a volunteer is on duty. TheRAO has a website at www.an-drews.af.mil.

Retiree corner

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David Do, DC Mayor’s Office on Asianand Pacific Islander Affairs, spoke of hisfamily’s own journey to America andrecognizing the sacrifices made by vet-erans so that he and his family couldenjoy the freedoms of this country. Also,remarks were heard from Derrick Dock-ery, former NFL player, and Col. AnnWright, former US Diplomat.

The Ethio-American Eskista Groupand the Korean Youth Performing Art-ists performed in celebration of the uni-fication of all nations.

At 7:27 p.m., the event paused fora candle-lighting as recognition of theVeterans and the families whose liveswere forever changed by the war.

VIGIL, from page 1

The Ethio-American Eskista Group performs for theRemember 727 Eighth Annual Armistice Day andPeace Concert & Vigil on July 25 in Washington, DC.

The Scottish American Military SocietyColor Guard present at the Remember727 Eighth Annual Armistice Day andPeace Concert & Vigil on July 25 inWashington, DC.

David Do, DC Mayor’s Officeon Asian and Pacific Island-er Affairs, spoke of his andhis family’s own journey toAmerica at the Remember727 Eighth Annual ArmisticeDay and Peace Concert &Vigil on July 25 in Washing-ton DC.

PHOTOS BY LESLIE C. SMITH

Former Washington Redskin, DerrickDockery, co-founder Yellow RibbonsUnited, an organization whose mis-sion is to bring together professionalsports, companies and citizens tosupport military families and veter-ans, spoke before the crowd at theRemember 727 Eighth Annual Armi-stice Day and Peace Concert & Vigilon July 25 in Washington, DC.

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joint solutions within the NCR. Thewing consists of 1,550 health care pro-fessionals who organize, train, equip,and provide medical forces for Air andSpace Expeditionary Force deployment,homeland defense operations, and sup-port joint operations within the NCR.The wing executes general dentistryresidency and graduate medical educa-tion training programs, a nurse transi-tion program, and a multitude of enlist-ed medical training programs. The wingalso serves as the air evacuation hubfor the East Coast and is responsible forproviding medical support to presiden-tial, Congressional, and Joint and AirStaff special airlift missions.

Prior to this assignment, ColonelBannister was the Deputy CommandSurgeon of the Air Education and Train-ing Command, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. She provided dailyoversight to strategic planning, budget-

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COMMANDER, from page 1Col. Yolanda Bledsoe,79th Medical WingChief Nurse leads Col.Sharon Bannister, thenew 79th Medical WingCommander past mem-bers of the 579th Medi-cal Group and 779thMedical Group at herAssumption of Com-mand. The ceremonywas held on Tuesday,July 28, at 9 a.m. at theCeremonial Lawn onJoint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington,District of Columbia.

PHOTO BY STAFF SGT. MATTHEW DAVIS, AFDW PA

Maj. Gen. Darryl W. Burke talks withCol. Sharon Bannister, the new 79thMedical Wing Commander at herAssumption of Command. The cer-emony was held on Tuesday, July 28, at9 a.m. at the Ceremonial Lawn on JointBase Anacostia-Bolling, Washington,District of Columbia.

coordinator for the universities takingpart in the study. The information col-lected by this testing could prove benefi-cial years in the future, he said.

Campbell said tracking a cadet’s headinjury is part of caring for Airmen.

“We want to provide the best medicalcare possible to our Airmen and cadets,”Campbell said. “This testing provides afoundation for our research and gives

us the data needed to provide the besthealth care possible.”

The Academy is ahead of the otheruniversities and other military acad-emies involved in the study because it’sconducting this baseline testing for theentire study body, said Dr. Jerry Mc-Ginty, the director of sports medicinefor the Academy’s Athletic Department.

More than 37,000 intercollegiate ath-letes and service members will be test-ed, McGinty said. All basic cadets arescheduled to be tested today.

STUDY, from page 1

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Col. Brad Hoagland, left, 11th Wing/Joint Base Andrews commander, and JoanneCahalan, JBA Exchange store manager, cut a cake in celebration of the Army andAir Force Exchange Service’s 120th anniversary July 25. Since 1895, AAFES hasprovided Soldiers and Airmen with services and merchandise needed to maketheir lives more comfortable.

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5414 Henderson WayCamp Springs, MD 20746301.423.4740

http://www.stphiliptheapostlemd.org

St. Philip the Apostle Catholic School

See for yourself why so many parentsconsider St. Philip the Apostle a

“hidden gem” in Prince George’s County.

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