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Vol. 4, No. 16 April 26, 2013

INSIDENavy woundedwarrior shines inadaptive sports

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Earth DayCelebrations

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Share the roadsafely: Bicyclesafety tips

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BY CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONSENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL READINESS

DIVISION PUBLIC AFFAIRS

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Military instal-lations like Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling(JBAB) have been participating in Earth Dayevents throughout themonth of April in cel-ebration of Earth Day, which is nationallyrecognized as April 22.

Earth Day, which reminds people oftheir commitment to environmental pro-tection and community engagement, hasbeen celebrated nationally since 1970. JBABdid its part for the cause by holding a basecleanup along the banks of the Potomacand Anacostia Rivers Saturday, April 20.More than 100 volunteers from around theregion rolled up their sleeves and braved ablustery morning wind to help pick up trashand other recyclables on JBAB. The day in-cluded an Earth Day 5K run, as well as per-formances by the U.S. Navy CeremonialGuard and U.S. Air Force Silent Drill Team.

“I like participating in things like thisbecause it’s great for our community,” saidNavy Chief Nick Fletcher, a member ofnearby Joint Base Andrews Fleet ReadinessCenter and one of the volunteers on handat JBAB Saturday. “Anytime you have an op-portunity to pitch in and help out, I’m allfor it.”

As a globally deployed force, the Navy

has countless opportunities to interact withlocal communities in unique environments,whether in the tropics, in the desert, oralong the coasts. This year’s theme, “Global

Reach, Local Action” highlights how NavySailors, families, and employees can actlocally to demonstrate the Navy’s commit-ment to protecting the environment.

“Earth Day reminds us that our world-wide presence creates both the ability andthe responsibility to make a difference inour communities,” said Rear Adm. KevinSlates, director of the Chief of Naval Opera-tions Energy & Environmental ReadinessDivision (OPNAV N45). “Despite budgetconstraints, the Navy continues makinggreat strides in protecting the environ-ment.”

Examples of the Navy’s continued envi-ronmental commitments include:

* Funding marine mammal research andworking with science organizations tomini-mize the potential impacts of Navy activi-ties on marine life.

* Reducing shipboard energy use viatechnologies such as solid state lighting andstern flaps and via energy awareness train-ing for shipboard personnel.

* Increasing energy efficiency at our in-stallations via advanced metering, Leader-ship in Energy and Environmental Design(LEED) buildings, solar panels, and otheralternative energy sources

* Promoting shore installation recyclingvia Qualified Recycling Programs and di-version of construction/demolition debrisfrom landfills.

* Keeping plastics out of the ocean and

Installations, including JBAB, take local action for Earth Day

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY PAUL BELLO

A U.S. Navy service member was one of many volunteers April 20, as Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling recognized Earth Day with a base cleanup.

See EARTH DAY, Page 6

BY JOSEPH P. CIRONEJOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

WASHINGTON – Rumors of rats at theCommissary, the Exchange and an infes-tation of rodents throughout Joint BaseAnacostia-Bolling (JBAB) are untrue.

A routine public health inspectionfound evidence of the presence of mice onone shelf at the Commissary is true. Alsotrue is that mice are occasionally foundelsewhere on base.

Assertions of the presence of rats at theCommissary began circulating on socialmedia April 4. The baseless beliefs snow-balled in the weeks after to include thealleged presence of rats in the Exchange

food court area and then to an alleged in-festation of rats throughout the entire in-stallation.

“There is not a problem at the Commis-sary. I’ve been monitoring the Commis-sary for the last three months and we havenot caught anything at all in our traps, norhave we seen our bait disappear. There isno ongoing problem,” JBAB pest controllerKenneth Martin emphatically stated.

Before coming to the JBAB PublicWorks in December, Martin worked for 12years at Joint Base Andrews-Naval Air Fa-cility Washington, performing pest controlduties.

JBAB Pest Control Supervisor, JackiePitts, said there have not been any recent

sightings or evidence of rodents at the Ex-change or its food court.

Pitts also confirmed that there is nei-ther a problem nor an infestation of ro-dents on the installation.

Pitts, a pest controller at JBAB sinceits 2010 inception, acknowledged thata mouse; or evidence of mouse activity;have been noted on occasion at a coupleof other locations on the installation.

“Catching a mouse here and there isnot a problem. Someone may leave a dooropen or they slip through a crack under adoor. Living on the river banks; structuralcracks in a building and mice looking forfood, water and warmth all contribute tothe problem,” she said.

While unpleasant to think of and ac-cept, most people are aware that mice arecommon in their very own homes at times.

Pitts added that in addition to food andwater, other items also attract rodents fortheir use as nesting materials, includingnapkins and other paper products, for ex-ample.

JBAB Commander, Navy Capt. AnthonyT. Calandra, confirmed that there havebeen no reports of any recent rodent ac-tivity in either the Exchange; its food courtor any other food establishment on the in-stallation.

“Often when people see a single mouse

Rodent infestation problem at Joint Base? Not true

See RODENTS, Page 3

2 Friday, April 26, 2013 Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Joint Base Journal

BY SENIOR AIRMANTABITHA N. HAYNESAIR FORCE DISTRICT OF

WASHINGTON PUBLIC AFFAIRS

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md.- One year since its birth, the AirForce District of Washington’sCommand Volunteer Coordina-tors are looking for leaders to excelthe program through its secondyear of community outreach. TheCommand Volunteer Coordina-tors, commonly called CVC, giveAirmen the opportunity to volun-teer for events that interest themand make a difference.

“AFDW Airmen make a differ-ence in the lives of others throughservice in our Air Force and ser-vice in our local communities,”said AFDWCommander Maj. Gen.Sharon K. G. Dunbar. “Linking inwith the CVC is a great way for Air-men to assist others while workingin close partnership with our totalforce joint team here in the na-tion’s capital.”

U.S. Air Force Honor GuardFlight Commander Capt. Alex-ander Stanton volunteered to bethe CVC coordinator when it wascreated a year ago to support localcommunities through community

service. Now the inaugural CVCteam is looking for a new OIC andAirmen to work closely with com-munity service chairs from all ser-vice branches in D.C.

“As the officer in charge of theCVC program, I’m responsible forcoordinating the Air Force’s ef-forts in large-scale joint serviceprojects, and planning and ex-ecuting Air Force-led communityservice projects,” said Stanton.“The types of projects we aim forcan take anywhere from 50 to 500volunteers.”

CVC provided opportunities for1,565 Airmen to volunteer in 2012,contributing a total of 17,550 ser-vice hours, according to Stanton.

“When I was in high school andcollege I did a lot of communityservice with Civil Air Patrol andROTC,” Stanton said. “I realizedthen the time I spent helping oth-ers gave me a great feeling, and Ihave continued serving my com-munity as my military service hasprogressed.”

In 2012, the community ser-vice hours contributed by AFDW’sCVC volunteers totaled $344,600in value, according to the Pointsof Light formula used by both Na-

val District Washington CVC andAFDW CVC to calculate the valueof a volunteer.

Some of the details of the lead-ership jobs include: Site visits forevents and projects, logistics andtravel, coordinating volunteers,advertising events, safety con-cerns for venues, attending staffmeetings and coordinating withthe commands in the NationalCapital Region, networking andbriefing the AFDW commander.

“As you can tell from the num-ber of projects and the communi-ty impact we had last year alone,this is an incredibly rewardingjob,” said Stanton, who is leavingthe AFDW family for another as-signment. “I enjoy working withthe volunteers to get the projectsdone and I’ll be sad to leave theprogram.”

However, the program mustcontinue with new officer andenlisted leadership. For more in-formation about an opportunityto become an AFDW CVC leader,contact the AFDW Public AffairsCommunity Outreach divisionat (240) 612-6464. To learn moreabout the program, visit www.facebook.com/AFDW.Volunteers.

CVC makes an impact, seeks leadership

U.S. AIR FORCE GRAPHIC BY SENIOR AIRMAN TABITHA N. HAYNES

The Air Force District of Washington’s Command Volunteer Coordinatorsare looking for leaders to excel the program through its second year ofcommunity outreach. The CVC gives Airmen the opportunity to volunteerfor events that interest them within the NCR and make a difference.

BY NAVY WOUNDED

WARRIOR - SAFE HARBOR

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- EightNavy wounded warriors partici-pated in a shooting training campat the Lakeshore Foundation inHomewood, Ala., April 18 - 20.

The training camp was an op-portunity for members of TeamNavy to sharpen their skills in ad-vance of the 2013 Warrior Games,which kick off May 11 in ColoradoSprings, Colo.

It was coordinated by NavyWounded Warrior (NWW) - SafeHarbor, the Navy’s support pro-gram for seriously wounded, illand injured Sailors and CoastGuardsmen.

“I am excited to represent mybranch of service [at the War-rior Games], of course, but just tocompete at that level and competeagainst other servicemembers willbe great,” said retired Navy Avia-tion Electrician’s Mate Steven Da-vis, who has a lower-body impair-ment. “When I was retired fromthe Navy I lost all of that camara-derie with all my buddies, and Imiss that. And now that I’m backin it, I am bonding with my team-mates and I can’t wait to meet theother teams at the Games.”

Davis joined the Navy shortlyafter high school, hoping to traveland see the world. Like his fourbrothers, he has always been ath-letic and a devout sports fan. Da-vis previously tried out for All-Na-vy baseball and made it throughthe second round of trials before

having to withdraw due to deploy-ment work-ups.

After a motorcycle accidentin 2008, he sustained significantinjuries to his right leg and hip,as well as numerous internalwounds.

“The doctors said I would neverwalk again, and I couldn’t even getout of bed for six or seven monthsafter my accident,” said Davis. “Iwas basically told my leg was un-salvageable.”

Approximately two years afterhis accident, Davis’s brother en-couraged him return to the gymand test his capabilities. With

time, Davis strengthened his leg,left his wheelchair behind and be-gan walking with a cane. Eventual-ly, he abandoned his cane, as wellas the subsequent knee brace, andhe currently walks with the aid ofan ankle-foot orthosis. However,he suffered a set-back when bloodstopped circulating in his rightheel and it became necrotic. Heunderwent multiple surgeries andstill cannot stand on his foot forlong periods of time.

Last year, after following the2012 Paralympics from his hometelevision,Davis developedan inter-est in adaptive athletics but wasn’t

sure how to become involved. Twoweeks later, he received an unex-pected call from a member of theNWW transition team, who wasreaching out to retired woundedwarriors to address any outstandingneeds. They discussed his athleticambitions, and a month later Davisreceived an invitation to attend theWounded Warrior Pacific Trials inHonolulu, Hawaii.

“For the longest time, I was do-ing nothing. I would go to the gymand then go home and play videogames and watch TV,” said Davis.“Adaptive athletics has openedmy eyes so much. If I am not at a[NWW] sports camp, I am practic-ing with my wheelchair basketballteam. My family definitely has no-ticed a difference in me.”

After trying his hand at virtual-ly every sport at Pacific Trials, Da-vis was selected for the 2013 TeamNavy, which will compete at theupcoming Warrior Games. Nextmonth, he will go head-to-headwith other wounded warriors inseated volleyball, shooting, swim-ming and wheelchair basketball.

Since the Pacific Trials, Davishas connected with the Sacra-mento Royals, a semi-pro Nation-al Wheelchair Basketball Associa-tion Division 3 team, which wasestablished within the past year.Team Navy’s wheelchair basket-ball coach Grant Moorhead linkedDavis with the Royals’ point guardin January. Even though his firstmeeting with the Royals markedonly the second time Davis hadplayed wheelchair basketball, hewas drafted as the team’s startingpower forward.

“I am the only person on theteamwho has been playing wheel-chair basketball for less than fiveyears,” Davis said. “Playing at thatlevel of competition makes me tryharder and it brings out the com-petitive side of me, as well.”

Davis’s ultimate goal is to com-pete at the Paralympics, perhapsas early as 2014. In the meantime,however, the Royals continue toexcel, and he hopes the team willreach Division 1 - the highest levelof wheelchair basketball withinthe United States.

Sports, he said, are his pri-mary focus right now; he is hav-ing a wonderful time traveling thecountry and developing his skills.

“My youngest brother is 11years old, and I just try to be apositive influence on him,” saidDavis. “He loves sports too, andafter seeing me play wheelchairbasketball, he said, ‘I want to playbasketball, too!’”

NWW coordinates the non-medical care of more than 1,000seriously wounded, ill and injuredSailors and Coast Guardsmen, andprovides resources and support totheir families. The program is adepartment of Fleet and FamilySupport within Commander, NavyInstallations Command. All en-rollees in NWW are encouraged tomake athletics - which has provenhealing benefits - a key compo-nent of their recovery plans.

To learn more about NWW, theWarrior Games and adaptive ath-letics, visit http://safeharbor.na-vylive.dodlive.mil; call 855-NAVYWWP (628-9997) or email [email protected].

Navy wounded warrior shines in adaptive sports

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY EJ HERSOM

Retired Navy Aviation Electrician’s Mate Steven Davis rolls through bas-ketball practice for the Navy’s Warrior Games basketball team at StateCollege, Pa.

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MENTAL HEALTH FLIGHT CHIEF – 579TH MDG

WASHINGTON - Alcohol Awareness Monthis an opportunity to raise awareness of alcoholmisuse and abuse. We encourage you to makehealthy, safe choices.

Drinking too much alcohol can lead tohealth problems, including hangovers,alcoholpoisoning, and an increased risk of heart dis-ease. This April, during Alcohol AwarenessMonth, the 579th MDG encourages you to takethis time to educate yourself and your lovedones about the dangers of alcohol misuse. Weat the 579th MDG, along with other organiza-tions across the country, are actively engagingin alcohol abuse prevention programs in thecommunity.As part of the April outreach pro-gram, the list below highlights some alcoholabuse warning signs that may indicate possi-ble signs of abuse and some strategies to helpdecrease alcohol consumption:

Warning Signs of Alcohol AbuseIf you answer “yes” to any of the following

questions, you may have a problem with alco-hol:

• Do you drink alone when you feel angryor sad?

• Does your drinking ever make you late forwork?

• Does your drinking worry your family?• Do you ever drink after telling yourself

you won’t?• Do you ever forget what you did while

drinking?• Do you get headaches or have a hangover

after drinking?

Strategies to Cut Back or Quit DrinkingThere are many strategies to cut back or

quit drinking. To get started:• Keep track of your drinking and set a

drinking limit.• Try to avoid places where heavy drinking

occurs.• Ask for help from a doctor, family, or

friends.• If you keep alcohol in your home, keep

only a limited supply.Please help our community make respon-

sible choices surrounding alcohol use. Anony-mous alcohol use self-assessments are availableonline atwww.DrinkingIQ.org. Also, there arelocal JBAB resources available to provide edu-cation and prevention materials to individualsor units. For additional information, visit yourlocal ADAPT clinic or call,(202) 767-0611.

Alcohol AwarenessMonth: Makehealthy, safe choices

they assume there is a problem or a nest,when that is not the case,” Pitts said.

Martin said, “I think a lot of peopleoverreact. A lot of times people don’tfully understand that the problem is notas bad as they make it out to be. Theymake things out to be worse than they re-ally are.”

“I just want people to know that wehave rodents under control. I don’t wantpeople to be worrying that we are beingoverrun by rats and mice, when in fact weare not,” Martin stated.

JBAB has a robust pestcontrol program

Pitts and Martin are two of the threefull-time pest controllers who work forJBAB. A third full-timer works the nightshift, entering facilities, performing pestcontrol duties and surveillance when ro-dents and other nocturnal pests are mostactive.

As part of the ongoing preventiveprogram to detect and eliminate any ro-dent (and other pest) presence before itbecomes a problem, JBAB has traps andbait placed at various facilities, includ-ing the Exchange and Commissary.

The Air Force’s 579th Medical Groupperforms random and routine publichealth inspections throughout the baseand its food establishments to ensurethey meet stringent government andmilitary standards. Reports of any stan-dard not met are provided to Calandraand others, so they can take immediateaction.

Commissary findingPitts stated it was an inspection by

the 579th that found mice droppings inthe Commissary. Commissary producemanager Patricia Carter said the drop-pings were found in a small section ofone aisle in a hard to see portion of ashelf. No other areas of the Commissaryshowed signs of any rodent presence.

Air Force Col. Kathryn F. Tate, com-mander of the 579th, stated, “There wereno mice found in the aisles.What was

found was evidence of mice via the useof a black light.”

Pitts and Martin believe the drop-pings were old and not indicative of acurrent problem.

Martin said, “There appears to havebeen some mice in that area in the dis-tant past. The droppings were located ina hard to see section of the shelf, awayfrom the food that is moved off the shelfduring purchase and then restocked. Theold droppings made it seem like there isa current problem, when in fact there isnot.”

In addition to its use of highly trainedpublic health personnel, when adhereto high standards, the 579th use of tech-nology enhances its capabilities. “Theenhanced capability of the 579th publichealth department [using the black lightas part of its routine inspection proce-dure] continues to assure safe food prod-ucts across JBAB,” Tate assured.

Upon getting the 579th’s report, Com-missary leaders, including manager Lin-da Elliott; assistant manager Harry Far-rell, Carter and Grocery manager CharlesSimons, took immediate action, remov-ing and discarding all items from thearea where the droppings were found, aswell as adjacent areas, as an added mea-sure of concern for public health.

A team from the Defense CommissaryAgency (DECA) headquartered at FortLee, Va., which oversees all DOD com-missaries, was dispatched from its PublicHealth and Safety Directorate, to makean independent assessment, accordingto DECA spokesperson, Richard Brink.

The DECA team concurred that theissue was contained to the small areaidentified by the 579th and the JBAB pestcontrollers.

Brink added that the team “foundsigns of mice where oriental noodles,animal food, and baking products arestored for sale.”

Commissary employees did a deep(complete) cleaning of the affectedaisle and other aisles as well. At differ-ent times, Public Health; Pest Control;Calandra and Commissary personnelhave all since walked the entire store toensure they did not miss any other evi-dence of rodents. None has been found.

The area was cleaned with a bleachand water sterilizing solution and al-lowed to remain bare for a period of timebefore the shelves were restocked withnew items, Simons and Carter stated.

“Inspections show the problem hasbeen effectively addressed,” Brink stat-ed.

To prevent any future incursion ofrodents, door sweeps under each doorhave been replaced at the Commissary,making it more difficult for rodents togain access, Commissary officials said.

“We have not seen any evidence ofnew droppings,” Carter said.

She added that as an additional levelof concern for public health, Commis-sary employees use a black (ultraviolet)light to check for the evidence of rodenturine or other signs of rodent presenceon a frequent basis throughout the week.None has been detected.

Robert M. Timm, superintendent andextension wildlife specialist with theHopland Research and Extension Centerat the University of California reportedthat “Urine, both wet and dry, will fluo-resce under ultraviolet light. Urine stainsmay occur along travel ways or in feed-ingareas.”

“We have been checking the traps andunder shelves and have not found any-thing,” Simons concluded.

Brink said, “The possibility of pest in-festations (rodents or insects) is a con-stant concern to all food-handling facili-ties.”

To prevent any infestation, “The JBABCommissary operates under an integrat-ed pest management program that em-phasizes active surveillance and diligentsanitation, with a focus on preventionthrough exclusion, good housekeeping,and preventive measures such as moni-toring,” Brink confirmed.

Brink said periodic inspections arealso conducted by Commissary-basedmedical food safety inspectors who walkthrough the sales and warehouse areas,looking for any signs or conditions thatcan lead to infestations. When any ab-normality is found, a task force of profes-sionals, including JBAB personnel, pub-lic health and commissary managementaddresses the situation.

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BY PATRICK GORDON

NAVAL DISTRICT WASHINGTON

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Withthe Navy’s implementation of theResident Energy ConservationProgram (RECP), accountabil-ity for electrical consumption toeach residence of Public PrivateVenture (PPV) housing will soonbe the responsibility of residents.

A major part of this programprovides rebates for those resi-dents who conserve energy.

By offering incentives for ener-gy consumption, the RECP hopesto bring down energy costs andsave money while conserving re-sources, as well.

“It’s important to note thatyou and your family will reapthe benefits of the money that issaved by this program,” said ViceAdm. William French, command-er, Navy Installations Command(CNIC), in a video message to thefleet. “First with the refund from

energy savings you and your fam-ily create by staying below the av-erage normal usage rate. Second,the vast majority of the RECP costsavings will be reinvested backinto the local PPV community tosustain high-quality homes andneighborhood amenities such asplaygrounds, facilities and land-scaping.”

The program establishes like-type groups of housing and mea-sures the average usage for eachlike type group every month. A10 percent buffer is then addedabove and below the averageto create a Normal Usage Band(NUB). Residents will receivemonthly statements on how theirusage compares to the NUB.Those using more than the NUBpay for the excess and those us-ing less than the NUB will receivea rebate or credit for the differ-ence between the NUB and theiractual usage.

Before any of this happens,though, residents will be able

to see exactly how much energythey are using in comparison tothe NUB through a period called“mock billing.” This period isscheduled last from July 1 to Sept.30 and will allow residents tomonitor their home energy usagewithout having to pay for any ex-cess energy usage in their homes.

“The mock bills are intendedto show your actual electrical con-sumption and billing costs, andhow it compares with other homesin your like-type group,” said Ju-lie Barnes, regional Navy HousingProgram manager for Naval Dis-trict Washington. “All billing costswill be based on the same electricrate charged for a particular hous-ing area.”

Barnes recommends that resi-dents review their mock bills,compare their monthly usage withthe normal usage band, and con-sider adjusting their consumptionhabits as needed to minimize per-sonal costs.

“Individually, implementing

energy savings tips result in smallsavings; but collectively, theycan make a big difference in howmuch electricity is saved in a givenmonth,” said Barnes.

Additionally, the RECP willhave no impact on residents’ Ba-sic Allowance for Housing (BAH).According to CNIC, an allowancefor normal utilities is a part of theBAH. BAH includes an allowancefor utilities such as electricity, gasor other heating fuels, and water/sewer. The BAH includes the costof utilities based on averages fromresidents living in the private sec-tor who are directly responsiblefor paying for their utilities. TheRECP is intended to encourageresidents to achieve normal usageand to reward them for conserva-tion beyond normal expectations.Residents who conserve and staywithin the normal range will incurno out-of-pocket utility expenses.

CNIC recommends that thosewho wish to conserve make easychanges around the house. Simple

adjustments to home thermostatsto minimize heating and cooling,and wise use of hot water, lightingand appliances can also contrib-ute significantly to energy savings.In cases where utility consump-tion is high, residents can also re-quest that their property managerperform an energy audit to identi-fy energy saving strategies specificto their home.

Residents are also remindedto keep up with any fees incurredthrough over-usage. Those with apast due account will receive de-linquency notice letters and a latefee. Extreme delinquencies can re-sult in a notice to vacate housingand can potentially affect a resi-dent’s credit. The PPV partnershipwill work with residents to arrangepayment plans if help is neededmaking payments.

For more information on theRECP, visit www.cnic.navy.mil/recp or www.LincolnRECP.com.

RECP to provide mock billing, other services to ensure resident savings

COURTESY DEPARTMENT

OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- TheVeterans Affairs Department isexpediting compensation claimsdecisions for veterans who havewaited one year or longer, VA of-ficials announced this week.

VA claims raters will makeprovisional decisions on the old-est claims on hand, officials said,which will allow veterans to begincollecting compensation benefitsmore quickly, if eligible.

Veterans will be able to submitadditional evidence for consid-eration a full year after the provi-sional rating, before VA issues afinal decision.

“Too many veterans wait toolong for a decision, and this hasnever been acceptable,” VA Sec-retary Eric K. Shinseki said. “That

is why we are implementing anaggressive plan to eliminate thebacklog in 2015. This initiative isthe right thing to do now for veter-ans who have waited the longest.”

Provisional decisions will bebased on all evidence provided todate by the veteran or obtained ontheir behalf by VA. If a VA medicalexamination is needed to decidethe claim, it will be ordered andexpedited.

“Issuing provisional decisionsnot only provides veterans withapplicable benefits much morequickly, but also gives them anadditional one-year safety net tosubmit further evidence shouldit become available,” said AllisonHickey, VA’s undersecretary forbenefits. “Our door will remainopen, and if a veteran has addi-tional evidence, their case will befast-tracked.”

If any increase is determinedto be warranted based on the ad-ditional evidence received, bene-fits will be retroactive to the datethe claim was initially filed. Theinitiative protects the veteran’sright to appeal the decision. Ifno further evidence is receivedwithin that year, VA’s VeteransBenefits Administration will in-form the veteran that the ratingis final and will provide infor-mation on the standard appealsprocess.

VA will continue to prioritizeclaims for homeless veterans andthose claiming financial hard-ship, the terminally ill, formerprisoners of war, Medal of Honorrecipients and veterans filingfully developed claims.

Claims for wounded warriorsseparating from the military formedical reasons will continue

to be handled separately andon a priority basis with the De-fense Department through theIntegrated Disability EvaluationSystem. Wounded Warriors sepa-rating through IDES currently re-ceive VA compensation benefitsin an average of 61 days follow-ing their separation from service.

As a result of this initiative,metrics used to track benefitsclaims will experience signifi-cant fluctuations, officials said.The focus on processing the old-est claims will cause the overallmeasure of the average length oftime to complete a claim -- cur-rently 286 days -- to skew, risingsignificantly in the near termbecause of the number of oldclaims that will be completed,they explained.

Over time, they added, asthe backlog of oldest claims is

cleared and more of the incom-ing claims are processed elec-tronically through VA’s new pa-perless processing system, VA’saverage time to complete claimswill improve significantly. In ad-dition, the “average days pend-ing” metric -- or the average ageof a claim in the inventory -- willdecrease, since the oldest claimswill no longer be part of the in-ventory.

While compensation claimsare pending, eligible veterans areable to receive health care andother benefits from VA. Veteranswho have served in recent con-flicts are eligible for five years offree health care from VA. Morethan 55 percent of returning Iraqand Afghanistan veterans are us-ing VA health care, officials said,a rate greater than that of previ-ous generations of veterans.

VA expedites decisions for long-standing claims

BY CLAUDETTE ROULO

AMERICAN FORCES PRESS SERVICE

WASHINGTON – The loss ofpersonally identifiable informa-tion -- such as Social Securitynumbers -- is a concern through-out the Defense Department, thedirector of the Defense Privacyand Civil Liberties Office said lastweek.

“When people lose control ofthe Social Security number andother personally identifiable in-formation, they really are suscep-tible to identity theft,” Michael E.Reheuser said during an April 19interview with American ForcesPress Service and the PentagonChannel.

The department’s Social Secu-rity number reduction program isintended to help protect the pri-vacy of DOD employees, he said.

“We’re asking every compo-nent to look at the way it usesSocial Security numbers and seeif they can voluntarily reduce[that],” Reheuser said.

As that effort goes on withinDOD’s components, Reheusersaid, his office will be working inthe coming years to help in re-ducing the use of Social Securitynumbers in systems that workacross multiple components.One way that reduction will oc-cur is through the use of DODidentification numbers, he said.

Similar to the service numbersissued to military personnel un-til 1969, 10-digit Electronic DataInterchange Personal Identifiernumbers will be used to replaceSocial Security numbers in re-cord tracking systems wheneverpossible.

“There are certain times wherewe have to use the Social Secu-rity number -- for example, whenwe’re dealing with the InternalRevenue Service and other tax is-sues,” Reheuser said. “But,” hecontinued, “there are plenty oftimes when we need an identifier,but we don’t need that Social Se-curity number, and that’s wherethe new EDIPI will come in.”

Everyone entitled to a com-mon access card will get an EDI-PI, Reheuser said.

As CACs expire, they will bereplaced with cards containingthe EDIPI, he said. “The idea isthat we keep it limited to useswithin the Department of De-fense, so we don’t create a newSocial Security number and havethe same issues with identitytheft in the future.”

Developed by the DefenseManpower Data Center, EDIPInumbers are assigned for life andhave numerous uses. For exam-ple, medical activities use themto track patients and patient re-cords and to comply with the

Health Insurance Portability andAccountability Act. They also arepart of DOD’s public-key infra-structure certificates, which areencoded into the Common Ac-cess Card and -- in combinationwith a password -- grant access toDOD information systems.

The department intends toimplement technology to preventSocial Security and credit cardnumbers from leaving DOD net-works via email, Reheuser said.A blocking tool would identifythose numbers and let sendersknow they need to encrypt theemail or take out the numbers,he added.

Identity theft concerns drive social security number program


BY MASS COMMUNICATION

SPECIALIST 2ND CLASS

NATHAN PARDE

NSAB PUBLIC AFFAIRS

STAFF WRITER

BETHESDA, Md. - The Navyintroduced a new campaign thismonth called “Keep What You’veEarned” in honor of National Al-cohol Awareness Month.

Dorice Favorite, director ofthe Navy Alcohol and Drug AbusePrevention (NADAP) program,said Sailors face many causes ofstress during their military ser-vice and may turn to alcohol todeal with that stress.

“From boot camp, to advance-ment exams, job training anddeployments, the ‘Keep WhatYou’ve Earned’ campaign recog-nizes these challenges and en-courages Sailors to drink respon-sibly to maintain their successfulcareers,” said Favorite.

Another effort to increasealcohol awareness, the Navy’s“Right Spirit” campaign wasstarted in 1996 to improve thequality of life for Sailors and theirfamilies and ensure a safe andproductive work environment.

It introduced an alcohol abuseprevention program, the ‘0-0-1-3 Program,’ to discourage bingedrinking and promote responsi-ble alcohol use. The “Keep WhatYou Have Earned” campaign is

an extension of that program.0-0-1-3 stands for: 0 under-

age drinking offenses, 0 drinkingand driving incidents (DUI’s), 1drink per hour, and 3 drinks perevening, said Master-At-Arms

1st Class Christopher Varga, Na-val Support Activity Bethesda’s(NSAB) drug and alcohol pro-gram advisor (DAPA).

“Drink only what you canhandle,” Varga said. “That’s partof being responsible. If you knowthat only one or two drinks affectyou more, you may need to stickto that. Allow time in betweendrinks, and don’t binge drink.”

To ensure that people comeinto work ready to work and doso safely, the Navy and NSAB arecurrently introducing alcohol de-tection devices to the fleet, Vargasaid.

“Basically, this device is to de-ter people from alcohol abuse,”he said. “It is a compact devicethat comes with a mouthpiece.The Sailor will blow into the de-vice utilizing the mouthpiece andthe device will detect if the per-son has an amount of alcohol intheir system, but not necessarilythe blood alcohol content.”

Standard operating proce-dures have already been estab-lished and distributed with thedevice, which is expected to beintroduced on the installationstarting April 18, Varga said.

“It will be randomly admin-istered, similar to the currenturinalysis program,” he added.“The details of the program wereleft open for command interpre-tation and are still being workedout.”

For any service member whohas an alcohol dependency, thereare many resources available tothem.

“There are numerous placesthat offer help,” Varga said. “Youcan talk with the chaplain, oryour medical physician. One ofthe greatest tools and assets thatyou have is the command DAPA.Walter Reed National Medi-cal Center also has a commandDAPA, as well as the tenant com-mands and USU (The UniformedServices University of the HealthSciences). Any one of these peo-ple can be a great help and getyou pointed in the right direc-tion. It’s better to go that routethan to have an incident happenand be forced to go.”

For information on the “KeepWhat You’ve Earned” campaignand the alcohol detection de-vices, visit the NADAP website atwww.nadap.navy.mil.

Navy’s ‘Keep What You’ve Earned’ campaign promotes responsible drinking

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Julie Matyascik

Charlie Ross, Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program counselor, andJennifer Dolehite, U.S. Fleet Forces Alcohol and Drug Control Officer,demonstrate how to use the alcohol detection device during a Drug andAlcohol Program Advisor/Urinalysis Program Coordinator forum at NavalStation Norfolk.

BY BERNARD S. LITTLE

WRNMMC JOURNAL STAFF WRITER

BETHESDA, Md. - Senior lead-ership at Walter Reed Bethesdareached out to staff during townhall meetings on April 9, inform-ing employees of resources avail-able to assist them during timesof stress and crisis.

With potential civilian fur-loughs looming, the recent inte-gration, and parking challenges,Walter Reed Bethesda leaders en-couraged staff to seek safe and ef-fective ways to handle situationsthat can cause anxiety.

“We’re all in this together …taking care of patients and tak-ing care of each other,” said RearAdm. (Dr.) Alton L. Stocks, WalterReed National Military MedicalCenter (WRNMMC) commander.“We’ve been given a really bigjob,” he added, explaining theintegration of the former WalterReed Army Medical Center andNational Naval Medical Centerto form WRNMMC, the nation’slargest military medical center.“We’re all here now, and thatchange in itself and what we’vebeen asked to do, is massive andhas been done very well, but wewould be foolish not to recognizethe stress, even with the success-es, that [this] places on us.”

The admiral encouraged staffto seek healthy outlets for theirstress, and solicited ideas for cop-ing with stress management.

Lt. Col. (Dr.) Scott Moran, anArmy psychiatrist and assistantdeputy commander for behav-ioral health at WRNMMC saiddespite the frustrations peoplemay be experiencing, staff mem-bers should feel good about whatthey do every day at the Nation’s

Medical Center — saving livesdaily, delivering world-class careto the nation’s heroes and theirfamilies, and supporting thosemissions.

Army Spc. Corey Garmon, in-jured by an improvised explosivedevice (IED) in Afghanistan inJuly 2012, personally thanked theWalter Reed Bethesda staff forthe care he received here follow-ing his injury. In a video showedat the town halls, Garmon, wholost both of his legs and sufferedother life-threatening injuries inthe IED attack, said, “The care Igot was incredible. I was priority[and] I felt like that.

“[The staff] fought [for me]. Itwas pretty intense. They helpedme with everyday things.”

Garmon, who is now back todriving again, added, “I wouldlike to thank the staff at WalterReed Bethesda for helping mein every way, for getting me towhere I am and where I’m goingto go.”

Helping to save and healwounded warriors such as Gar-mon, is why staff members cometo WRNMMC every day, addedArmy Lt. Col. (Dr.) Brett Schnei-der, head of behavioral health atWalter Reed Bethesda. He alsosaid mounting frustrations, eitheron the job or at home, withoutthe proper means for release, canpose danger.

“The CDC [Centers for Dis-ease Control and Prevention] hasacknowledged suicide as one ofthe leading public health crisis inAmerica,” Schneider said, addingthere are 38,000 suicides a year,and a half million visits to U.S.hospital emergency departmentsfor self-inflicted injuries.

Schneider explained the CDC’s

strategy to tackle suicide involves“connectedness,” which supportshealthy interpersonal relation-ships and encourages communi-ties to care about their members.On the job, Schneider said thismeans staff members knowingeach other, managers knowingtheir employees, and caring forone another.

Chaplain (Col.) Robert Powers,WRNMMC command chaplain,agreed community, as well as faith,art, nature and meaningful work,are important in handling stress.

“I see miracles in this placeevery day,” Powers said ofWRNMMC. “We do meaningfulwork,” and every staff membercontributes to that work, saidthe chaplain. “You’re a part ofthe team that has the power tochange lives.”

Powers said there’s also a“robust” team of chaplains atWRNMMC for people to tell theirstories, share their frustrations,and confide in 24 hours a day,seven days a week. They can bereached at 301-295-1510 dur-

ing the normal duty day, andafter hours or on weekends andholidays, through the CommandDuty Officer desk at 301-295-4611 (option 3).

“It’s a sign of strength to askfor help,” Powers said.

C o l . R a m o n a F i o r e y ,WRNMMC chief of staff, went onto remind staff what they do mat-ters. “The leadership cares aboutyou,” she added. “There’s no waywe can accomplish our missionwithout all of us.”

Showing support for staff, aburn-out prevention presenta-tion is scheduled for April 24from noon to 1 p.m. in the He-roes Zone of Building 5, thirdfloor, in rooms 3007/3008. Seat-ing is limited to 30 people ona first-come-first-serve basis.WRNMMC’s Resiliency Serviceis presenting the program, andthose unable to attend can re-quest a group presentation bycontacting Michael C. Marquetteat michael.c.marquette @health.mil or fallon. [email protected], or calling 301-400-1972 or 301-400-1965.

The Employee Assistance Pro-gram (EAP) is also available forstaff, offering confidential prob-lem identification/assessmentservices for civilian employeesand their families. For more in-formation about EAP, contactAmanda Maher at 301-400-0077or [email protected].

Town hall attendees were alsoprovided information about the24/7 National Suicide PreventionLifeline, which can be reached at1-800-273-8255 (TALK). Pressing1 from the number will connectthe caller with the Military CrisisLine.

Leaders urge staff to seek support during stressful times

PHOTO BY BERNARD S. LITTLE

Army Lt. Col. (Dr.) Brett Schneider, head of behavioral health at WalterReed Bethesda, discusses strategies for resiliency and suicide preventionwhile his words are translated into sign language, including that from theCenters for Disease Control and Prevention, “connectedness,” which sup-ports healthy interpersonal relationships and encourages communities tocare about their members.


Earth Day Celebrations


A young girl participates in anEarth Day scavenger hunt this pastMonday at the Library.

COURTESY PHOTO BY JBAB MORALE,WELFARE AND RECREATION

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling BaseCommander Navy Capt. Anthony T.Calandra congratulates membersof the U.S. Air Force Honor GuardDrill Team after their performanceduring the Earth Day celebrationApril 20.


This volunteer wasn’t the only one to find bottles and other recyclablesalong the river.


A volunteer at the Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Library helps two young girls plant flowers in recognition of Earth Day.


Volunteers helped clean up the banks of the Anacostia River April 20 asJoint Base Anacostia-Bolling recognized Earth Day.



The Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Commissary had select items highlightedthroughout the store in recognition of Earth Day. They included recycled paperproducts, cleaning items, energy efficient light bulbs and reusable bags.

A selection oforganic foods,such as celery andcarrots,are alsoavailable in theCommissary’s pro-duce aisle.

safely managing our biodegrad-able waste stream at sea.This year, more than 45 installa-

tions around the world celebratedEarth Day with community eventssuch as recycling drives, beachand base cleanups, 5K runs, bike-to-work initiatives, tree plantings,and environmental fairs. Addition-ally, installations and commandshave been turning to the web topromote their events, share EarthDay ideas, and interact with theirglobal network of fans.

(Paul Bello, of the Joint BaseAnacostia-Bolling Public AffairsOffice, contributed to this story)

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FROM THE NSA SOUTHPOTOMAC SAFETY OFFICE

INDIAN HEAD, Md. - Bicyclesare the most vulnerable of allvehicles on the road. As a bicy-clist riding in traffic or on thesidewalk, you should take extraprecautions to protect yourself.Vehicles on the road, especiallylarge trucks and buses, may notsee you on your bike. Crossingthe street or making a turn canbe dangerous in traffic if othersdo not see you or your signals.The tips below can help keep youriding safely.

Wear Your HelmetBefore you get on your bike,

put on a helmet. It is the best thingyou can do to be safe. Bikes offerno protection in case of a crash,so you need to wear your protec-tion. Wearing your helmet maysave your life if you are hit by or

run into a large truck or bus. Re-member, riding into a truck isequivalent to hitting a steel wall.Your helmet is your life.

Bikers BewareAlways be aware of the traffic

around you. This is especially im-

portant when riding in traffic withlarge trucks and buses. Trucksand buses make wide right turns.Never sneak in between a truckor bus and the curb or you couldget crushed. Never assume that alldrivers see your hand signals orwill yield for you. Assume you areinvisible to other road users andride defensively.

Check Your BrakesAlways check your brakes so

that you are prepared to stop. Alsoremember that a truck requiresmore space to stop than you doon your bike. Never assume that atruck will be able to stop quickly ifyou get in the way. You may haveto get out of the way to save yourown life.

Ride With TrafficAvoiding a crash is the safest

way to ride. Ride on the right side,with the flow of traffic. Ridingagainst traffic may cause you to

miss traffic control devices, suchas traffic signs and stop lights.Be especially careful when ridingnear or around trucks and buses.Use caution and pay attention totrucks. Watch for their signals be-cause the driver may not see youor be able to stop soon enough inan emergency situation. However,you should to be prepared in casethe truck’s signals don’t work orthe driver doesn’t use them. Thatis why you, as the bicyclist, need towatch out for yourself. For a bikerider, the safest bet is to always beaware of the traffic around you.

Beware Of The No-ZoneBeware of riding too closely to

a large truck. Large trucks haveblind spots in the front, back andon the sides, which make it dif-ficult for the driver to see aroundthem. If you ride in these blindspots, truck drivers cannot seeyou and your chance for a crashare greatly increased.

Share the road safely: Bicycle safety tips

PHOTO BY SOUTH POTOMAC SAFETY OFFICE

Bicycles are the most vulnerable of all vehicles on the road. As a bicy-clist riding in traffic or on the sidewalk, you should take extra precau-tions to protect yourself.

Sunday Family NightSundays | 5 to 8 p.m. | Potomac Lanes2 games of bowling, free show rental,

large cheese pizza and a pitcher of soda foronly $20. Maximum of 4 per lane. Must showactive Military ID. Please call 202-563-1701for more information.

Story TimeTuesday | 10 a.m. | LibraryApril 30: We Love Our Military Children!

(Month of the Military Child)Please call 202-767-5578 for more infor-

mation.

Bull Run Shooting CenterApril 27 | 9 a.m. | Bull Run Shooting Cen-

ter in Centerville, VAWant to learn to shoot? ODR is taking

a trip to Bull Run Shooting Center! A cer-tified instructor will cover the differenttypes of shotguns, shotgun safety, shoot-ing etiquette, the correct way to shoulder,point and fire a shotgun, and a descriptionof each game thrown. The instructor willwork with each student to get them startedbreaking targets. The trip fee is $45 and itcovers transportation, ammunition, tar-gets, ear and eye protection and use of arental gun for the day. Please call 202-767-9136 for more information.

Save the Date: Operation MegaphoneWorldwide Lock-in 2013

April 26-27Military Youth around the world, across

all branches of services are invited! Formore information, please visit www.face-book.com/OpMegaphone or 202-767-4003for more information.

Medieval Times TripApril 27 | noon | Arundel Mills Mall - Ha-

nover, MDTravel with Liberty to a very popular mall

for fun, friends and food at Medieval Times.Don’t miss your chance to see a wonderfulshow! Please call 202-685-1802 for more in-formation.

Day in New York CityApril 27 & July 20 | 6 a.m. to Midnight

We are headed to New York City! Enjoy thecity either sightseeing, catching a Broad-way show or shopping until you drop.Reserve your seat today. Price: $48.75 perperson

UFC 159: Jones vs. SonnenApril 27 | 9 p.m. | LibertyPlease call 202-685-1802 for more infor-

mation.

May EventsManaging your Finances during Fur-lough

May 1 12-1 p.m. MFSC Bldg. 72May 1 4-5 p.m. MFSC Bldg. 72May 8 12-1 p.m. MFSC Bldg. 13May 8 4-5 p.m. MFSC Bldg. 13May 29 12-1 p.m. Washington Navy

Yard, Bldg. 101May 29 4-5 p.m. Washington Navy

Yard, Bldg. 101Many families and individuals already

feel financially stressed. Worries about theimpact of current budgetary constraintscan add to the tension. Join the Military andFamily Support Center (MFSC) staff in aneducational briefing to discuss:

• How to utilize a budget to track income,savings, expenses and indebtedness

• Family financial spending plan strate-gies to help bridge the possible 20% cashflow gap

• Stress management tools and tech-niques

To register, go to www.tinyurl.com/JBAB-MFSC-Class-Registration

For more information, contact MFSC at202-767-0450 or 202-433-6151.

Seafood BuffetMay 1 | 5-8:30 p.m. | Bolling Club –Wash-

ington Dining Room Seafood buffet fea-turing an abundant selection of crab legs,steamed shrimp, fresh oysters, fried oys-ters, fish, the Club’s famous fried chicken,numerous sides, clam chowder, salad bar,

homemade banana pudding along withdozen of assorted cakes and pies.

Club Members: $29.95 Non-Members:$34.95

Please call 202-563-8400 for more infor-mation.

Cinco De MayoMay 2 | 10-11 a.m. | LibraryPlease join the Library as we celebrate

Cinco De Mayo during our regularly sched-uled Story Time. We will feature a bilingualstory with a craft, fiesta and a big surprise!Please call 202-767-578 for more informa-tion.

2-for-1 Steak DinnerMay 2, 9, 15, 22 & 29 | 5-8:30 p.m. | Bolling

Club - Wings Bar & GrillChoose from a juicy 12oz rib-eye or sir-

loin steak, chicken or fish and your choiceof a tossed or iceberg wedge salad, and Rus-set or Sweet baked potato with butter, sourcream, chives, and bacon bits. All mealscome with a roll and butter, as well as cof-fee, tea or iced tea. Select appetizers, des-serts and drink specials will be offered.

Club Members: $23.95 for two peopleNon-Members: $23.95 per personPlease call 202-563-8400 for more infor-

mation.

Patch ClubMay 2 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | LibraryCalling All Children Ages 7-12!! If you

have a love of reading or are working on it,join us in Patch Club! We meet once everymonth.

We feature various games & projects tokeep our members engaged in an excitingmanner. Some of the activities include pup-pet shows, crafts, posters, occasional partiesand much more.

Members earn Patches upon completionof reading requirements. We will discussbook’s read during the previous month anddiscover a new genre at each Meeting. Thegenre for May will be ‘Mystery’. New mem-bers are encouraged to join Patch Club!Please call 202-767-578 for more informa-tion.

Cinco De Mayo 5KMay 3 | 7 a.m. | Aerobic CenterCelebrate Cinco DeMayo and participate

in our 5K Run/Walk. A complimentary raceentry into the 2013 Joint Base Half Mara-thon & Navy 5 Miler will be given to the firstmale and female finishers. Note: Excludingprior recipients of the complimentary entry.Please call 202-767-5895 for more informa-tion.

First FridayMay 3 | 5 p.m.-midnight | Bolling ClubJoin us on the first Friday of every month

featuring DJ Bob Ski. Club members will begiven access to FREE hor d’ouevres from 5 to7 p.m., non members can enjoy these itemsfor only $10. In addition, the Club’s famousfried chicken and Chef’s specials will beavailable for purchase in the WASP loungefrom 7 to 10 p.m.. Please call 202-563-8400for more information.

Acoustic Night feat. Barry CharltonMay 3 | 5 p.m. | Slip InnCome and see Barry Charlton perform

live at the Slip Inn Bar and Grill deck thissummer! He’ll be performing during our An-nual ClubMembership Steak Night. All ClubMembers will receive a free steak dinner(cooked to order, corn on the cob and coleslaw). Non-members can purchase the mealfor $9.95. Listen to some of Barry Charlton’smusic at www.barrycharlton.com. Pleasecall 202-767-1371 for more information.

Youth Sponsorship and MonthlyBirthday Celebration

May 4 | 7-8 p.m. | Youth CenterIf your birthday is in May, this one’s for

you! Current Youth Center memberships areneeded for this event. We invite new youthto the JBAB community to come and findout what the Youth Center has to offer, meetnew fellowmembers and hear what the haveto say about the programming, trips and ac-tivities. Please call 202-767-4003 for moreinformation.

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Sounds of Summer: Acoustic Nightfeat. Barry Charlton

May 3 | 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. | Slip Inn Bar& Grill

Listen to the sounds of the guitar featur-ing some of your favorite songs during ourfirst Sounds of Summer kick-off! Please call202-767-5840 for more information.

Champagne Sunday BrunchMay 5, 12, & 19 | 10:30am-2 p.m. | Bolling

Club – Washington Dining RoomCome out and enjoy the BEST Cham-

pagne Brunch in the Capital Region. We in-vite you to feast on an abundant selectionof seasonal fruits, shrimp, fresh oysters, sal-ads, baked and fried chicken, turkey, beef,fish, grits, bacon, vegetables, starches, eggsbenedict, made-to-order waffles and om-elets, homemade banana pudding, assortedcakes and pies for dessert.

Club Members: $17.95; Non-Members:$22.95; $1 gratuity will be added for partiesof 10 or more. No brunch on May 26. Pleasecall 202-563-8400 for more information.

Mommy and Me TeaMay 5 | 1-3 p.m. | Bolling Club – Capital

Ballroom You and your doll are invited toour Mommy and Me Tea party! Dress upin your favorite princess attire and enjoy acraft and nail station fit for a princess! Res-ervations are required. Please call 202-563-8400 for more information. Please call 202-767-4003 for more information.

Cinco De Mayo Post PartyMay 6 | 6 p.m. | Liberty Center | E1-E6

Single Unaccompanied Active DutyMilitaryJoin Liberty as we celebrate May 5 with

food and fun while learning the true mean-ing of Cinco De Mayo. Please call 202-685-1802 for more information.

Health and Wellness International NoDiet Day

May 8 | 4 p.m. | Liberty Center | E1-E6Single Unaccompanied Active DutyMilitary

Find out the differences between ahealthy lifestyle vs. a diet and how to im-prove your health without a diet. Please call202-685-1802 for more information.

Military Spouse EmploymentPartnership/Appreciation Expo

May 10 | 8:30am-3 p.m. | Bolling ClubMilitary Spouse Employment Partner-

ship is a targeted recruitment and employ-ment partnership that connects Americanbusinesses with military spouses who areseeking portable, fulfilling careers. Meetwith employers who are looking to hiremilitary spouses through Military SpouseEmployment Partnership. Bring plenty ofresumes and come prepared to be inter-viewed on the spot! Please call 202-433-6151/202-767-0450 for more information.

Movie TripMay 10 | 6 p.m. | AMC Hoffman Theater

| E1-E6 Single Unaccompanied Active DutyMilitary

Catch the newest summer movie releas-es with Liberty! Please call 202-685-1802 formore information.

Hiking in Shenandoah National ParkMay 11 | 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Shenandoah

National ParkWe are going hiking in Shenandoah Na-

tional Park! The trip is $12 for transporta-tion. You will start off at the trail head and

be provided a map. Pick your trail for a lei-surely hike or something a little more ex-hilarating. Don’t forget to pack a lunch andplenty of water. Closed toe hiking or sturdyshoes are highly recommended as well asclothing layers for comfort. Please call 202-767-9136 for more information.

Mother’s Day BrunchMay 12 |11 a.m. & 2 p.m. | Bolling ClubBring that favorite someone to our An-

nual Mother’s Day Brunch! Our brunchoffers all your favorite breakfast items toinclude an omelet station, carving sta-tion with prime rib and ham, shrimp, ourincomparable dessert station and dozensof other options. All moms will receive acomplimentary flower. Reservations are re-quired. Limited walk-in space is available.

Club Members: $26.95; Non- Members:$30.95; Children 6-11: Half Price; Children5 & under: Free

Please call 202-563-8400 for more infor-mation.

Third FridayMay 17 | 7 p.m.-12am | Bolling ClubJoin us on the every third Friday of each

month featuring DJ Shawn Diggs. Clubmembers will be given access to FREE hord’ouevres from 5 to 7 p.m., non memberscan enjoy these items for only $10. In ad-dition, the Club’s famous fried chickenand Chef’s specials will be available forpurchase in the WASP lounge from 7 to 10p.m.. Please call 202-563-8400 for more in-formation.

Extreme BingoMay 17 | 8-10 p.m. | Youth Center | Ages

9-18 years Join the JBAB Youth Center staffan evening of playing Bingo games. Prizeswill be awarded for playing. Sign up at thefront desk. Please call 202-767-4003 formore information.

America’s Armed Forces Kids RunMay 18 | 9-11 a.m. | Base TrackYouth Ages 5-13 are invited to come out

and join in on the fun!Youth can register online at www. Amer-

icaskidsrun.org. Please call 202-767-4003for more information.

Armed Forces WeekendMay 18 & 19 | Noon | Busch Gardens |

E1-E6 Single Unaccompanied Active DutyMilitary

Armed Forces Day is a day to recognizeand honor the military forces in our nation.Join Liberty as we venture down to BuschGardens for a day of thrills on Saturday andfor a cookout on Sunday with fun activitiessuch as kickball, volleyball, softball andmore!

BuschGardens is FREE with a Heroes Sa-lute Waiver Form. Please call 202-685-1802for more information.

Atlantic City Day TripMay 18 | 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.Is Lady Luck on your side? Join ITT as we

head to Atlantic City, NJ for the day! Walkthe boardwalk, shop at the outlets, test yourluck at the casino and dine at a new restau-rant. For information on the casino andcasino credit, please contact the ITT office.Price: $38.75 per person

Dessert Cook OffMay 18 | 6-10 p.m. | Youth Center | Ages

9-18 yearsThe Youth Center is having a Dessert

Cook Off for pre-teens and teens. Sign upat the front desk by Wednesday, May 15th.No desserts will be accepted if you are notsigned up. Turn in a copy of your recipe andno peanut butter or nuts will be allowed inyour dessert. Please call 202-767-4003 formore information.

Summer Reading Registration 2013May 20-June 21Hop aboard the JBAB Library this sum-

mer! We are excited to offer a journeythrough books with this year’s SummerReading Program. “Have Book- Will Trav-el!”. During the seven week Summer Read-ing course, the Library will host a range offun activities that encourage and supporta love of reading. Participants will also winprizes for reaching goals.

Registration will run fromMay 20 to June21, 2013. The program will launch June 24(Monday) from 10-11 a.m. for ages 5-7 andJune 26 (Wednesdays) from 10-11:30 a.m.for ages 8-10 & ages 11-13 from 1-2:30 p.m..The free program provided by your JBAB Li-brary and MWR. Please call 202-767-578 formore information.

That Guy Happy HourMay 21 | 5- 7 p.m. | Liberty Center | E1-E6

Single Unaccompanied Active DutyMilitaryHow much is TOO much? Are you that

guy or girl? Join Liberty to get the facts onbinge drinking and the effects it can have onyou and your life. Please call 202-685-1802for more information.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 TournamentMay 23 | 6 p.m. | Liberty Center | E1-E6

Single Unaccompanied Active DutyMilitaryCalling all gamers! Will you accept the

challenge for a chance to be crowned thebest Call of Duty Champion and your nameplace in infamy as the best! Please call 202-685-1802 for more information.

3-on-3 Basketball ChallengeMay 24 | 6-10 p.m. | Youth CenterCompete in our 3-on-3 Basketball Chal-

lenge! Teams of three sign up at the frontdesk. Preteens start playing at 6 p.m. and

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Nationals make tickets available to militaryThe Washington Nationals will mark Military Appre-

ciation Day, the first game of the 2013 Patriotic Series,with 3,000 complimentary tickets for the game on Sat-urday, April 27 to members of the military (active duty,dependent, reservist or retiree). Up to two tickets maybe claimed for each military ID. Additional tickets in avariety of locations will also be available at a 50 percentdiscount for members of the military. Complimentaryand discounted military tickets can be picked up at theGrand Staircase Box Office near the First Base Gate be-ginning at 10:30 a.m. on April 27. All seating is subjectto availability. Complimentary and discounted militarytickets will be distributed on a first-come-first served ba-sis, while supplies last. For more information or to pur-chase tickets for the 2013 Patriotic Series, visit nationals.com/patriotic.

Career Day at Leckie ElementaryLeckie Elementary School’s annual Career Day is sched-

uled for Wednesday, May 8, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Theday will consist of a continental breakfast and classroomdiscussions and presentations. For more information, con-tact Robert Carey at 434-806-7211.

Jogging path closedThe jogging path by Giesboro Park is closed until further

notice. An alternate route has been provided.

Thrift Shop ReopeningThe Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Thrift Shop has

relocated to Enterprise Hall (building 72). The store hoursare Tuesdays and Wednesdays 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. and thefirst Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Formore information call 202-433-3364.

Protocol & Special Events Office has movedThe JBAB Protocol & Special Events Office has moved to

Building P-12. Coordinator Karen Smith’s new phone num-ber is 202-767-7710.

Fitness Centers I and IIThe Fitness Center I basketball court will be closed April

8 - May 31 due to ceiling repairs. The front entrance to Fit-ness Center II will be also closed until April 15 for mainte-nance. Customers are asked to use the rear entrance of thebuilding.

JBAB photo studio closureThe JBAB Public Affairs photo studio is closed until fur-

ther notice. For official studio photography support, con-tact 11th Wing Public Affairs at 240-612-4430.

Change to Firth-Sterling Gate operationsThe Firth-Sterling gate is closed on weekends. Once

the gate’s automated features become available, the gatewill be accessible by any CAC card holder 24/7 during nor-mal FPCON “A” conditions.

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

America, Eleanor Roosevelt #37, hosts meetings everysecond Thursday of the month to discuss and plan vol-unteer activities in the local military and civilian com-munities. Military spouses of all branches are welcometo attend. For more information, email [email protected] or visit our Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/NWCA37.

AFOWC Thrift ShopThe Air Force Officers’ Wives’ Club Thrift Shop is locat-

ed at 13 Brookley Ave and is open Tuesdays, Wed-nesdaysand Thursdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Donations are accept-ed during business hours only. Profits from the AFOWCThrift shop go towards college scholarships and othermilitary charitable organizations. For more informationabout the AFOWC or its Thrift Shop call 202-563-6666 oremail [email protected].

JBAB Girl ScoutsCalling all Girls! Girls registered in Kindergarten - 12th

grade this fall and interested in joining should contact

[email protected]. The troop meets the secondand fourth Wednesday of each month at the communitycenter on Chappie James Blvd at 6 p.m. Girl Scouts; build-ing girls with confidence, character and courage for 100years.

Boys and Girls Club volunteer opportunityThe Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington needs vol-

unteer coaches for their youth baseball league for 10-year-oldsand 12-year-olds. Formore information or to sign up, call 512-560-5548 from7a.m.-5 p.m. or [email protected].

Toastmasters Club seeks membersThe Bolling Toastmasters Club is available for every-

one on JBAB as a place to practice your leadership skills.Toastmasters clubs are where leaders are made, and lead-ership starts with good communication. The program isself-paced, and it works. The Bolling Toastmasters Clubmeets Wednesdays from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. at the JBABChapel Center. Visitors are welcome. For more informa-tion, call Jim Queen at 301-452-6931.

JNOTESMiscellaneous items related to your health,your career, your life and your community

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CATHOLIC SERVICESReconciliation

Sunday 9 a.m. Chapel CenterRosary

Sunday 9:10 a.m. Chapel CenterMass

Tuesday 11:30 a.m. Chapel CenterWednesday11:30 a.m. Chapel CenterThursday11:30 a.m. Chapel CenterFriday 7 a.m. Chapel Center

Saturday 5 p.m. Chapel CenterSunday 9:30 a.m. Chapel Center

PROTESTANT SERVICESSunday Worship

Gospel 11:30 a.m. Chapel CenterGeneral Protestant 11 a.m. Chapel 2

Sunday SchoolSept - May 9:30-10:30 a.m.Any questions about these services or

other religious needs call 202-767-5900

Chapel Schedule

teens play at 8 p.m.. Please call 202-767-4003 for more information.

Pool Opening Memorial Day Obser-vance

May 25 | 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | JBAB PoolJoin us for fun in the sun and the season

opening of the JBAB Pool!

UFC 160: Velasquez vs. Silva IIMay 25 | 9 p.m. | Liberty Center | E1-E6

Single Unaccompanied Active Duty MilitaryPlease call 202-685-1802 for more infor-

mation.

Extreme Putt Putt FunMay 25 | 5-7 p.m. | Youth Center | Ages

9-18 yearsJoin the Youth Center staff for a late af-

ternoon of playing Putt Putt Golf. Sign up atthe front desk to play. Please call 202-767-4003 for more information.

Asian Pacific Heritage MonthLuncheon

May 30 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Bolling Club-

Tuskegee RoomAsian buffet menu with guest speakers

Retired Army Colonel Douglas Dillard (Na-tional President, Veterans of the Battle ofBuldge) and Korean War Veteran Dr. Rich-ard I. Kim, a former North Korean who fledto South Korea to avoid communism butwas trained by the American Army to returnto North Korea to help gather intelligence.Please call 202-767-9136 for more informa-tion.

Liberty Poker NightMay 30 | 6 p.m. | Liberty Center | E1-E6

Single Unaccompanied Active Duty MilitaryReady to get your poker face on? Bring

it to the Texas Hold Em’ Tournament andjoin the competition. Please call 202-685-1802 for more information.

Daddy-Daughter DanceJune 15 | 1-3 p.m. | Bolling ClubIn celebration of Father’s Day, join us

for the 6th Annual Daddy-Daughter Dance!You see your little princess growing up sofast, join us for this event as it is meant tolast. Activities include, dancing, crafts, con-tests and fun! Attire is semi-formal. Pleasecall 202-563-8400 to make reservations and202-767-4003 for more information.

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