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Vol. 3, No. 50 December 21, 2012

INSIDEWreathsAcross AmericaPage 5

Annual Christmas PartyPage 6

Washington Capital playermeets deployed

troopsPage 7

BY PAUL BELLOJOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

WASHINGTON – School chil-dren from all over Washington,D.C.’s Ward 8 were guests at a Christ-mas party in their honor Dec. 19 atthe Our Lady of Perpetual HelpPanorama Room. The annual gath-ering is hosted by the MetropolitanPolice Department’s Seventh Dis-trict and includes the help of servicemembers from Joint Base Anacos-tia-Bolling (JBAB) and many othervolunteer organizations. It has become a staple in the

community for disadvantaged chil-dren living in southeast D.C.’stoughest and most economicallychallenged neighborhoods. The af-ternoon features a buffet styleluncheon, a live DJ, dancing,singing and a chance for children tomingle with such celebrities asFrosty the Snowman, Rudolph theRed-Nosed Reindeer and the

Grinch. Of course, the day wouldn’tbe complete without a visit fromSanta and Mrs. Claus, who arrivedfrom the North Pole courtesy of aD.C. police helicopter. Lendia Johnson was this year’s

community outreach coordinatorfor the event. She has been involvedwith the annual party since joiningthe D.C. police in 2004. In her expe-rience, she can always count on thelocal community, as well as the mil-itary community, to lend a handand make sure children have a partythey will remember. “It means a lot to have a day just

for these kids,” Johnson said. “Tohave everyone come together likethis shows there are people whocare and love them.” CS1 Tanya Johnson, of JBAB, was

there helping kids decide what newsneakers to take home with them,which came courtesy of the non-profit group Samaritans Feet. John-son does a lot of volunteer work

throughout the year and particular-ly enjoys occasions where she canspend some time with children.“It’s a great feeling being able to

give back to your community andhelp a young boy or girl out, espe-cially around the holiday season,”Johnson said. “A party like thismeans so much and is a lot of funfor them, as well as the adults thatare here.” Lt. Nick Lajoie, executive officer

at the U.S. Coast Guard StationWashington on JBAB, was also therevolunteering his time. He wasjoined by 10 of his fellow CoastGuardsmen who sorted toys intobags for children to take home. “This is a tremendous opportu-

nity for the Coast Guard Station togive back to the local community,”Lajoie said. “It’s also great to partnerwith other branches of the militaryand to work with D.C. police. It’sbeen a blast for us.” Lt. Celina Ladyga, commander

of USCG Station Washington,added it was a priority this year togive crew members at the stationan opportunity to volunteer aroundthe community. She hopes to part-ner with more organizations onbase and build on this experiencefor next year. “We certainly will be doing more

things like this in the near future. Wehave already reached out to the D.C.soup kitchen and plan on doing vol-unteer work with them in the NewYear,” Ladyga said. “We’re reallylooking forward to that. We’re alsovery thankful to be involved in thisyear’s Christmas party with the Met-ropolitan Police. It’s been a great ex-perience for us.” The party concluded shortly af-

ter several boys and girls bicycleswere raffled off to some luckyyoungsters. The bikes came cour-tesy of Metropolitan Police andthe U.S. Marine Corps Toys forTots program.

Annual Christmas party a special time for local youth

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY PAUL BELLO

Young kids from various Ward 8schools were all smiles Dec. 19, asthey were treated to a Christmasparty hosted by the WashingtonMetropolitan Police Seventh Dis-trict. More photos from this eventare available on pg. 6.

BY JOSEPH P. CIRONEJOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The safety and security of allpersonnel living, working or visitingJoint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB)continues to be a top priority.“While we do not disclose

specifics of our security procedures,the safety and security of all person-nel is always paramount,” Joint BaseCommander, Navy Capt. Anthony T.Calandra, said. JBAB, like other naval installa-

tions, utilizes multiple layers of se-curity, enhanced by technologicaland intelligence assets.DOD police officers, Air Force

and Navy Security Forces, K-9 mili-tary working dogs and other per-sonnel, including military, civilianand contractor personnel, maintainvigilance on a daily basis, thwartingpotential safety and security issues,before they become problems.On a daily basis, JBAB and its ex-

change, banking, food and person-nel service facilities are frequentedby other federal and local law en-forcement, emergency service andmilitary personnel, both in markedlaw enforcement vehicles, in uni-form, plain clothes and in unmarkedvehicles, adding another dimensionto the base’s safety and security.

Active shooter response – justpart of the ongoing trainingSince the formation of JBAB two

years ago, its security, emergencyservices, safety and other personnelhave and continue to train in theproper response to an active shoot-er scenario - just one of the manytraining evolutions conducted on aroutine basis, according to JBABTraining and Emergency ReadinessOfficer, Timothy Trammel.On Dec. 5, JBAB public safety and

other JBAB personnel, along withmany of the JBAB-based missionpartner agencies and commands,participated in a full-scale exercise,simulating an aircraft crash.

The Navy’s nationwide CitadelShield/Solid Curtain exercises andother routinely scheduled exercises,some lasting weeks, afford good op-portunities for JBAB and its missionpartners to exercise plans; honetheir skills; and adapt new learningand skills to better prepare for anypossible situation.The tragic active shooter event at

the Sandy Hook Elementary Schoolin Newtown, Conn., is a reminderwhy JBAB’s aggressive security andemergency preparedness trainingprogram is vital.JBAB’s Operations Department

and its embedded Security ServicesDivision conduct evaluations of thepreparedness and procedures atJBAB. The three Child DevelopmentCenters on the base are included inthe evaluations.“Prior to the Newtown event,

Child Development Center (CDC)personnel were trained to conductsecurity checks randomly through-out the day. That includes hands-on

identification and baggage checks,along with visual checks around theexterior of their facilities,” Joshua J.Gage, JBAB’s anti-terrorism andphysical security officer, said. CDC staff members often partic-

ipate in training exercises, includingthe most recent Citadel Shield/SolidCurtain exercises.

Safety and security always a top priority at joint base

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SGT. WILLIAMTORTOLANOU.S. AIR FORCE BAND

Washington, D.C. -- Lining the red carpetDec. 12 at the State Department, the Air ForceStrolling Strings entertained this year'sKennedy Center honorees David Letterman,Dustin Hoffman, Led Zeppelin, Chicagobluesman Buddy Guy and ballerina NataliaMakarova. Secretary of State Hillary Clintonwas joined by her husband, former PresidentBill Clinton, in welcoming a virtual "who'swho" of Hollywood stars. Stephen Colbert danced to "Brazil," Bon-

nie Raitt sang "What a Wonderful World" andYo Yo Ma held his heart, transfixed by Piazzol-la's "Oblivion." Itzhak Perlman air-bowed

along with "Sabre Dance" and pronounced it,"Very good!"Led by Strolling Strings director, Tech. Sgt.

Luke Wedge, the group has been in record de-mand this holiday season with 39 jobs in 16consecutive days. Many performances arestring quartets for the vice president, but notall jobs, like this one, are holiday events. The Strolling Strings played a 90-minute

show that evening entirely from memory.Guests passed by expressing thanks andgreetings to the group while waiting in line.John Dow, vice president for press at theKennedy Center said, "It was great listening toyou last night. Thanks very much for addingyour talents to an already wonderful event."The group received kudos from all attendees,including on-air compliments by David Let-terman shortly thereafter.

Strolling Strings perform at Kennedy Center

PHOTO PROVIDED BY SCOTT SUCHMAN

Led by Strolling Strings director, Tech. Sgt. Luke Wedge, the Air Force Strolling Strings enter-tained this years Kennedy Center honorees.

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BY PAUL BELLOJOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING, D.C.– The Air Force Reserve is a great option for in-dividuals who have never been in the military,but have that burning desire to serve theircountry. The same can be said for current ac-tive-duty service members looking to eitherchange careers or spend more time withtheir families. Master Sgt. Wednesday Jones, an in-ser-

vice recruiter for the Air Force Reserve locatedon Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB), saidmany service members aren’t aware of theopportunities the Reserve offers. Many as-sume they would be walking away from theirretirement benefits if they separated from ac-tive-duty. That’s not the case, Jones said. Twooptions that can help with one’s transition tothe Air Force Reserve with much ease are thePalace Front and Palace Chase programs. Palace Front allows officers and enlisted

members to transfer to the Air Force Reservethe day after separation from the Air Force. It’sa great way of continuing one’s military careerwithout having a break in service, Jones said.Palace Chase allows active duty service mem-bers to request a transfer to the Air Force Re-serve. It’s not an early release program, but ifa member has completed at least 50 percentof their original contract, they would be eligi-ble for this program.

“Many people transition due to family rea-sons. Seeing your loved ones at a limited timeis a big factor,” Jones said. “Another reason isthat a service member who enjoys servingmay feel limited due to placement and justwant to switch. Programs like these offersomeone the ability to cross-train into a par-ticular field of interest without losing any oftheir benefits, such as healthcare, life insur-ance, or educational opportunities.” Bottom line, according to Jones, is the ini-

tial investment of time by an Air Force servicemember isn’t lost. Their commitment nowwould be one weekend a month and twoweeks out of the year. In order to qualify foreither of these programs, Jones said an indi-vidual must have honorably discharged fromthe Air Force. Other qualifications include having no

disqualifying medical conditions, not beingon the control roster, having a security clear-ance and receiving a 3-level in their primaryAir Force Specialty Code. For more information about the Air Force Re-

serve, call Master Sgt. Wednesday Jones at 202-767-4105 or email wednesday.jones@us.af.mil.

Opportunities abound for servicemembers in Air Force Reserve

Colin Powell Book Signing

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

Retired Army Gen. Colin Powell held a book signing at the Joint Base Anacostia-BollingBase Exchange Dec. 19. The former secretary of state was there promoting his latestbook, "It Worked for Me: In Life and Leadership."

BY JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

BELLEVUE Gate - Closed Dec. 24 6 p.m. to Jan. 2 5 a.m.

SOUTH Gate - Open daily 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Commercial Vehicle Inspection closed Christmas and New Year’s Day. JBAB Security forces patrols will handle

vehicle inspections, as needed, but it is requested that commercial deliveries be avoided on these two days.

ARNOLD Gate - Open daily 24 hrs.

FIRTH-STERLING Gate - Closed 6 p.m. on Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Closed Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Holiday Base AccessGate Hours

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BY NAVY PERSONNELCOMMAND PUBLICAFFAIRS OFFICE

WASHINGTON - The Navy announcedplans to suspend the Enlisted Early Transi-tion Program (EETP) as leaders focus onmaintaining current force levels, officials saidNov. 30."Today's challenges have shifted from re-

ducing the end strength to stabilizing theforce and filling gaps at sea," said Chief ofNaval Personnel, Vice Adm. Scott VanBuskirk. "EETP will remain suspendeduntil there is sufficient future need forthis program."EETP is a force shaping program that al-

lowed approved Sailors to voluntarily sep-arate from the Navy prior to the end oftheir enlistment.First implemented in 2008 to allow Sailors

to request to separate up to 12 months early,the program was expanded in 2011 to alloweligible Sailors to separate up to 24 monthsearly when the Navy experienced unprece-dented retention and outstanding recruitingsuccess. The voluntary early separation of se-lected Sailors allowed further stabilization

and alignment of the force.. Since then, theNavy has made significant progress in bal-ancing the force, according to Van Buskirk.Under NAVADMIN 359/12, released Nov.

30, Navy Personnel Command (NPC) will nolonger accept requests to separate under thisprogram. Requests received by NPC on orafter the release date of NAVADMIN359/12 will be returned without action.Requests submitted and received prior tothe release of the NAVADMIN 359/12 willstill be considered.Commanding officers may no longer

separate Sailors early under EETP. Com-manding officers may still authorize volun-tary early separation up to 90 days early inaccordance with MILPIRSMAN 1910-102.The Early Career Transition Program

(ECTP) is unaffected and remains an optionfor Sailors seeking an early release from ac-tive duty with an intent to continue their ca-reers in the Navy Reserve.For more information read NAVADMIN

359/12 or contact the NPC customer serv-ice center at 1-866-U-ASK-NPC (1-866-827-5672).

Navy suspends EnlistedEarly Transition Program “In addition to other measures, security

patrols routinely conduct random checks ofall buildings and parking areas on the base,during work and non-working hours,”Gage reported.

See Something, Say Something; Use 202-433-3333 for emergencies“The ‘See Something, Say Something’

methodology is one of our greatest tools forthe safety and security of our installation andsurrounding community,” Gage said. All workers, residents and guests can re-

port anything they deem suspicious to theJBAB Law Enforcement Desk, 24 hours a day,by calling: 202-767-5000. All reports are wel-comed and highly encouraged. Just one piece of information, even seem-

ingly small or unimportant, can provide greatinformation upon which JBAB and other au-thorities can act and prevent something neg-ative from happening.

Often one piece of information can belinked to other information already known.Together, the information provides importantdetails and can significantly help in preventingor stopping an event that threatens the safetyor security of the base or its people. To report any police, fire or medical

emergency on the installation, call: 202-433-3333 (not 9-1-1, as that will delay an emer-gency response). Gage continued, “JBAB’s continued train-

ing and various security measures are just apart of the proactive stance maintained at thebase. Having individuals report anything theyfeel looks suspicious, is another importantcomponent in the overall safety and securityplan. Reports from individuals are a true forcemultiplier, giving us many more eyes on thebase at any given time.”“The involvement of our workers, resident

and visitors; ongoing training and realistic ex-ercises and drills; along with the integrated de-fenses and proactive measures that JBAB incor-porates is the best protection against any threatagainst our installation,” Gage concluded.

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FROM DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Navy leaderslaunched Navy Plan of the Day announce-ments, a new resource on the Navy's flagshipwebpage, www.navy.mil, Dec. 19.The initiative is intended to get current, rel-

evant information to deckplate Sailors so theycan be proactive in managing their careers."We have to keep finding new and better

ways to make sure our people are fully awareof Navy policies and programs that affect theircareers and families. This initiative launches anew page on Navy.mil called Navy Plan of theDay (POD) announcements, dedicated to givingExecutive Officers good material to choose fromwhen putting together their POD," said RearAdm. John Kirby, Navy Chief of Information.The POD announcements page is divided

into three sections. The first includes specificPOD notes on issues that are of fleet-wide in-terest. The second is a list of upcoming datesand deadlines from the Navy Leader Planning

Guide. The final section is devoted to "ThisDate in Navy History" notes."We realize Sailors at sea are incredibly

busy carrying out their daily responsibilitiesand may not have time to actively seek out thiscritical information for their Navy career," ex-plained Kirby. "This initiative will help put thatcritical information in the hands of Chiefs topresent to their Sailors at morning quartersthroughout the fleet."Coordinators will update the online ver-

sion as they receive input. In addition to main-taining the Web page, people can sign up for aweekly e-mail that includes POD informationfor the coming week at www.govdelivery.com.This will make the information available forSailors at sea who may have difficulty access-ing the internet. The weekly e-mail will also in-clude the full text of stories associated withPOD notes in order to ensure local commandsare synchronizing their communication effortswith the same messages used in local PODs.

Navy launches new POD announcements

OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO

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BY DONNA MILESAMERICAN FORCES PRESS SERVICE

ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY, Va.- As thousands of volunteers fanned out herethis weekend, placing holiday wreaths at thewhite headstones as part of the “WreathsAcross America” tribute, Sheila Patton keptvigil at one particular gravesite.Patton and her daughter stationed them-

selves at the grave of their son and brother,Army Staff Sgt. James R. Patton. Twenty-three-year-old “Jimmy” was serving his seventhoverseas deployment since 9/11 with the 3rdBattalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, when hewas killed in a helicopter crash in Tikrit, Iraq,on April 18, 2010.Patton said she travels here from Fort

Campbell, Ky., as often as possible. Patton felta special calling, she said, to participate in thelargest single venue of the nationwide“Wreaths Across America” tribute.“This was something very important to

me,” she said. “I really wanted to be here, tobe a part of all this, and to be able to hon-or Jimmy and all the others who areburied here.”Arriving at the cemetery early Saturday,

Dec. 15, Patton and her daughter were in goodcompany. They were among more than25,000 volunteers who converged here in theearly hours to lay an estimated 110,000 bal-sam fir wreaths, each adorned with a festivered bow.“It’s amazing to see all this,” Patton said.

“It’s really inspiring to see all these volun-teers come out and [to] realize how muchthey care.”This year’s turnout was the largest since

the annual “Wreaths Across America” tradi-tion started in 1992. Morrill Worcester, presi-dent of the Worcester Wreath Company fromHarrington, Maine, began donating holidaywreaths to decorate veterans’ graves. The ges-ture caught on like wildfire, expanding everyyear to more military cemeteries nationwide.This year, thousands of volunteers laid an

estimated 400,000 evergreen wreaths at al-most 800 cemeteries in all 50 states and 24overseas sites.At Arlington, the largest venue, a convoy of

34 trucks traveled from Maine to transport thedonated wreaths.Worcester and his wife, Karen, recognized

a milestone in the “Wreaths Across America”effort as he presented the 1 millionth wreathsince the program’s inception to a Gold Starfamily and wounded warrior.

Mary Byers and her husband, Lloyd, wholost their son, Army Capt. Joshua Byers, in Iraqin 2003, and Army Sgt. Justin Lansford,wounded in Afghanistan this past spring,placed the wreath at the grave of Wilbur Tre-

vant, a Vietnam veteran who died in April. Looking out over the sea of volunteers as

they gathered for opening ceremonies at Ar-lington National Cemetery’s Amphitheater,Karen Worcester challenged them to live up to

the spirit reflected in Byers’ last words as hetold his fellow soldiers to “keep movingforward.”Worcester spoke about the deadly shoot-

ing in Connecticut the previous day andcalled on the group to take inspiration fromByers and the others buried at Arlington asthey deal with life’s challenges.“We need to take some advice from Josh

and ‘keep moving forward’ with what they’vetaught us,” she said. “And we need to teachour kids about the character of America,which is to take care of each other. By takingcare of each other we take care of our countryand share the lesson that our heroes havetaught us.”Among the hundreds of school, church,

community and veterans groups participat-ing in this year’s “Wreaths Across America”were men and women in uniform, many ofwhom placed wreaths at the graves of friendskilled in Iraq and Afghanistan.Marine Gunnery Sgt. Brian Evans, as-

signed to the Combat Service Support Com-pany at The Basic School at Marine CorpsBase Quantico, Va., said he felt moved to seeso many people take time out of their busyholiday schedules to honor the fallen.“This is a chance to recognize and show

others we remember those that went before,”he said. “And it really does show that the ma-jority of the public still remembers and appre-ciates what we do.”“You know the public appreciates what

you do and when you see all this, it proves thatthey really do care,” echoed Navy Petty Officer2nd Class Andrew Boehmer from the Wound-ed Warrior Regiment at Marine Corps BaseQuantico, Va.Air Force Staff Sgt. Dominique Purvis,

among about 50 members of the 579th Med-ical Group based at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., who journeyed toArlington to participate in the tribute, strug-gled for words to describe her emotions.“It’s a beautiful, beautiful thing,” she said.

“You just can’t really understand this kind ofoutpouring until you see it for yourself. It’soverwhelming.”

Wreaths Across America honors fallen service members

DOD PHOTO BY WILLIAM MILES

Sheila Patton, mother of Army Staff Sgt. James R. Patton, who was killed in Iraq in 2010,traveled with her daughter from Fort Campbell, Ky., to Arlington National Cemetery in Vir-ginia to participate in the Wreaths Across America tribute to fallen U.S. service members onDec. 15.

SONJAWHITTINGTON

ARMY CAPABILITIES INTEGRATION CENTER

FORT EUSTIS, Va. - The Army is undergo-ing a transition from a force primarily focusedon execution of combat operations to onepreparing for a complex future, and UnifiedQuest, the Army chief of staff's Title 10wargame, will examine some of the chal-lenges of this future operating environment.As part of the Army Campaign of Learning,

the Unified Quest joint-partnered WinterWargame, scheduled for Feb. 9-14 at the Armywar College, will provide an opportunity forArmy, joint and civilian experts to challenge cur-rent and proposed doctrine and concepts usinga scenario of a failed, nuclear-armed nation."During the wargame, we will be develop-

ing elements of the Army's new operatingconcept and how it helps the Army supportthe joint force and the central idea of globallyintegrated operations, as outlined in the newCapstone Concept for Joint Operations," ex-plained Col. Kevin Felix, U.S. Army Trainingand Doctrine Command's Army Capabilities

Integration Center chief of the Future WarfareDivision. The Future Warfare Division over-sees both the Unified Quest program and theArmy Campaign of Learning. "This will helpour senior leaders make decisions as we lookat what may be required from the Army andjoint force in 2020 and beyond."Planning for the wargame started in No-

vember with the staff planning exercise,known as the STAFFEX, where participantsexamined current and future challenges tonational security that will be addressed duringthe wargame in February.The exercise and wargame are part of an

Army and Joint Staff partnership between AR-CIC's Concept Development and LearningDirectorate and the Joint Staff's Joint Devel-opment, Joint and Coalition Warfighting (J7)Division. The wargame will specifically exam-ine joint and Army concepts and Army 2020Transition initiatives.To examine the challenges from different

perspectives, STAFFEX participants were di-vided into five groups: two were operationalworking groups, fighting the same scenario bylooking through the lens of either current doc-

trine or emerging concepts. A third group fo-cused on preventable actions within the sce-nario and how the operational environmentcould have been shaped differently giventhose activities, and the fourth group, also re-ferred to as a global force management cell,examined force management issues. The fifthgroup was called the strategic working group,which brought together senior leaders to dis-cuss the group's findings and insights."Each group faced the same scenario but

approached the concept of operations from adifferent perspective, either current doctrineor through recently released joint or emergingArmy concepts," Felix explained.Group members included Army strate-

gists, joint experts, State Department repre-sentatives and former foreign service officers,with each expert bringing a different perspec-tive to the group. The working groups wrestledwith developing a course of action to respondto the crisis with the forces and capabilities in-herent in the Army in 2020.During the STAFFEX, the groups devel-

oped actions and operational plans, whichwere analyzed by a Unified Quest team for in-

sights to be carried forward to the WinterWargame. These insights include:- Shaping the operational environment re-

quires a deep understanding of potentiallycompeting interests in a region. For example,a U.S. military partner might also be an eco-nomic partner of the adversary.- Preventing and shaping requires a whole-

of-government approach; during the pastdecade, the United States has developed intera-gency collaboration skills that must be retained.- Military capabilities must be scalable and

tailorable to meet requirements of "prevent"and "shape" roles.- A future force management model must

account for force packages other than brigadecombat teams.The STAFFEX postured the Unified Quest

team to uncover additional insights in astrategic environment that continues tochange in very unpredictable ways. These in-sights will be further examined in February,during this joint-partnered Army WinterWargame, to continue to develop the futureArmy as part of Joint Force 2020.

Army looks at challenges of transition through 2020 and beyond

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Happy Holidays!

U.S. NAVY PHOTOS BY PAUL BELLO

Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive in a helicopter for this year'sparty, which was held Dec. 19 at the Our Lady of PerpetualHelp Panorama Room.

A choir from the Washington Middle School for Girls performs the song "Breath from Heaven" during the annual Christmasparty. Music coordinator Kaela Maynard leads the group.

Culinary Specialist 1st Class Tanya Johnson, of Joint BaseAnacostia-Bolling, helps some youngsters decide what sneak-ers to take home with them at an annual Christmas partyhosted by the Washington Metropolitan Police Department'sSeventh District. Sneakers and socks came courtesy of thenon-profit organization samaritansfeet.org.

Members of U.S. Coast Guard Station Washington at JointBase Anacostia-Bolling volunteer to sort toys during thisyear's annual Christmas party.

Santa Claus listens to a young boy's Christmas wishes.

Gift bags were handed out to every boy and girl who attend-ed. Presents included toys, board games and sneakers.

Guests for the the special occasion included Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and the Grinch.

A young girl from a school in Washington, D.C.'s Ward 8 wasthe lucky winner of a new bicycle at the annual Chirstmasparty for D.C. youth. The occasion is hosted by the Metropol-itan Police Department's Seventh District and includes or-ganizations from around the area, as well as service mem-bers from nearby Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling. Bikes weredonated as part of the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots pro-gram and the Metropolitan Police Department.

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BY SGT. 1ST CLASSJON SOUCY

NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -- Approximately6,000 Army and Air National Guard membersfrom 15 states and territories are preparing totake part in and support the 57th PresidentialInauguration, said officials."They will be coming into the District of

Columbia, processed in and will go out to sev-eral parts of the city where they will supportthese events," said Army Maj. Gen. Errol R.Schwartz, commanding general of the Districtof Columbia National Guard.Many of the 6,000 Soldiers and Airmen will

join an additional 7,000 service membersfrom other military services to provide sup-port to local authorities as part of their inau-gural duties."Most of the National Guard members will

be outside of the parade route," saidSchwartz. "There are a few, about 300, that willbe involved in the ceremony and the parade."Guard members will primarily provide

traffic control, crowd management, and com-munications and medical support, saidSchwartz, adding that over the past fewmonths, the D.C. Guard has been workingwith local and federal officials and agencies aspart of planning for the event."We are working closely with the D.C.

emergency management agencies, the Park

Police, the active duty military componentsand the United States Secret Service who areall performing the duties of the inauguration,"said Schwartz.And many working relationships come

from those conducted in everyday activities."We live here," said Army Brig. Gen. Arthur

Hinaman, commander of Joint Task ForceD.C., the Guard support element of the inau-guration. "It's not like its new people. We workwith these people during (several events) eachyear so it's not like we haven't talked withthese guys since 2009. We work with themevery day. It's continuous and this is really justa culmination of everything we do."Additionally, lessons learned from previ-

ous events have been incorporated into plan-ning for the upcoming inauguration."We have a good model that we go by and

we take lessons learned in every inaugurationand it gets smoother every four years," saidSgt. 1st Class George Mickens, assistant non-commissioned officer in charge of logistics forJTF D.C.But, there are still challenges that come

from planning for such a large-scale event."Some of the challenges are just the dis-

persion of the units," said Hinaman, referringto many units from other areas outside the lo-cal area. "It's not like I can come in the officeand call in my 6000-person task force and wecan talk about what we're going to do. Thereare challenges in that, but it's also what makes

our Guard great. We respond well and peopleare excited about taking part. We're getting thesupport we need. "Planning for this inauguration comes on

the heels of the 2009 inauguration, which sawthe largest public attendance to the event."The inauguration in 2009 really blew up

about 30 days out and we were scrambling toincrease our effort from just a small one thatwe could handle here locally," said Hinaman.

"This time we've anticipated that it's going tobe large and we've planned for it to be largeand it's turned into something a little bitsmaller than what we expected so we're wayahead than where we were last time."For many in the D.C. Guard, taking part in

the inauguration brings with it a sense ofpride, much of which comes from the D.C.Guard's long-standing tie to the event, whichdates back to 1861 and the inauguration ofPresident Abraham Lincoln."There is a great amount of pride that

comes with that," said Hinaman. "Our sloganis Capital Guardians. We pretty much live forthis event. This is our trademark event. Wetake a lot of pride in it. It's an honor for us asthe D.C. Guard to pay respect to the com-mander in chief."Many within the D.C. Guard have taken

part in multiple inaugurations. This is thefourth one for Mickens, with his first being the1997 inauguration of President Bill Clinton,where Mickens marched as part of the inau-gural parade."I had just come into the D.C. National

Guard in February 1996, so I was a starry-eyedkid and 11 months later, I'm marching in theinauguration celebration," he said. "It was likeChristmas to me. I had always seen it on TV,and I had always wondered what it would feellike (to take part in the inauguration). It's

Guard members prepare for variety of roles in presidential inauguration

Friday, December 21, 2012 7Friday, December 21, 2012 7

BY ARMY SGT. 1ST CLASSTYRONE C. MARSHALL JR.

AMERICAN FORCES PRESS SERVICE

STUTTGART, GERMANY - Matt Hen-dricks, a member of the National HockeyLeague who plays for the Washington Capi-tals, said he “met a lot of tremendous men andwomen” during this year’s USO holiday toursponsored by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs ofStaff Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey.Dempsey, accompanied by his senior en-

listed advisor, Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan B.Battaglia, and their spouses brought along acrop of talent -- including Hendricks -- to en-tertain overseas-deployed troops.Hendricks shared his thoughts about be-

ing invited to take part in this year’s USO hol-iday tour.“I know some people that have come over

here -- Kellie [Pickler], Toby Keith –- somegreat people,” he said. “So I was honored toget the invite.”The Blaine, Minn. native said his father, a

former Marine, encouraged him to join the tour.“I talked to my dad and he just told me,

‘Son, other than raising your kids, this will bethe best thing you can do in life. Go over thereand kind of boost morale of the troops. Showthem that you appreciate them and every-thing that they’re doing for us back home,’”Hendricks said.“I took what he said to heart,” the hockey

player added.Hendricks was joined by fellow athletes

Ross Detwiler and Craig Stammen of theWashington Nationals Major League Baseballteam, comedian Iliza Shlesinger, winner ofNBC's Last Comic Standing and country mu-sic singer Kellie Pickler.Sloan D. Gibson, the USO president, and

Shane Hudella, of “Defending the Blue Line,”an organization that donates hockey equip-ment to military families, also traveled on theUSO tour.Hendricks said he has worked with other

groups that support the military.“I haven't had experience with the USO

[until now], but I've had experience with a lotof other charities for the military, such as theWounded Warriors with the Washington Cap-

itals, 'Defending the Blue Line' with ShaneHudella, and then, you meet people along theway, too,” he said.Hendricks said he enjoys playing at Wash-

ington’s Verizon Center in front of the NHL's“best fans” and noted the Washington Capi-tals do “a great job of supporting the troops.”And despite a grueling schedule as the

USO group strived to meet as many troops aspossible, Hendricks said he would happilyparticipate in another USO tour.

“It's been great. Not only the time, the ef-fort, the funding that comes from every indi-vidual that works with the USO, but how hardthey push us … to see as many troops as wecan,” he said.“And that's what it's all about,” Hendricks

added. “We don't want to [get to] the end ofthe day and say, ‘We could have seen thesepeople. We had [wasted] five hours just sittingthere doing nothing.’“I've met a lot of tremendous men and

women,” he continued. “I've got to land on anaircraft carrier, tour an aircraft carrier, fly in aBlack Hawk -- a couple of times.”Hendricks said one of his best experiences

on the USO tour was his meeting with a serv-ice member stationed at an outpost in south-ern Afghanistan.“He had his hockey stick with him for me to

sign and he was so happy and excited,” Hen-dricks recalled. “I didn't know that getting asigned hockey stick could do that for somebody.”

Washington Capital player meets, praises overseas-deployed troops

DOD PHOTO BY U.S. ARMY SGT. 1ST CLASS TYRONE C. MARSHALL JR.

Matt Hendricks, center stage, a National Hockey League player with the Washington Capitals, speaks to a group of U.S. service members asWashington Nationals starting pitcher Ross Detwiler looks on during a USO holiday tour show at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan Dec. 15.

See INAUGURATION, Page 8

U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY SGT. 1ST CLASS JON SOUCY

Senior Master Sgt. Scott Hinds, with the Dis-trict of Columbia Air National Guard, walksalong a large-scale map of Washington, D.C.,while giving a briefing about aspects pertain-ing to the 57th presidential inauguration an-notated on the map at the District of Colum-bia Armory, Dec. 12. The District of ColumbiaNational Guard has participated in everypresidential inauguration since 1861 and isone of the key agencies involved in planningfor the upcoming inauguration.

Friday, December 21, 2012 JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING Joint Base Journal8 Friday, December 21, 20128

3rd Annual Operation Keep WarmHelp the JBAB Youth Center collect gently used coats! Col-

lection boxes will be located through out the base at variouslocations. Coats will be donated to several local shelters. Allcoat sizes are welcomed.

Story TimeTuesdays and Thursdays | 10 a.m. | LibraryDec. 27 - Happy New Year’s EveJan. 3 - Snowman!Jan. 8 - Healthy eyesJan. 10 - January Birthdays with MLKJan. 15 - Thank you!Jan. 17 - We Love Dr. Martin Luther KingJan. 22 - Tickle Feet!Jan. 24 - Opposite Day!Jan. 29 - Soup is Yummy!Jan. 31 - Birds of a Feather

Anger ManagementJan. 9 & 16| 9 to 11 a.m. | MFSC Bldg 72 | Sign up by Nov. 30 Anger is a normal feeling, but do you know what to do

when the heat rises in a situation? In this class you can learnabout the patterns of angry behavior and a variety of accept-able coping strategies to handle angry feelings. This class is de-signed to help you reduce unacceptable expressions of angerat home and work. Registration is required. Must attend allboth sessions to receive a certificate.

Command Financial Specialist ForumDec. 21 | 8 to 10 a.m. | MFSC Bldg 72 | Sign up by Dec. 14This will be a discussion on military financial issues and its

impact on mission readiness and changes and updates to theCommand Financial Specialist program.

Triple Play Basketball Challenge GamesDec. 21 | 7 to 9 p.m. | Youth Center Gym| 9 to 18 years oldCome and test your basketball skills as we challenge you

with the Triple Play Basketball Spot-Shot competition, the ob-stacle dribble and the passing competition. All preteens andteens are invited to come and test your basketball skills. Signup at the front desk.

Holiday Cookies Cooking ProjectDec. 22 | 5 to 8 p.m. | Youth Center | 9 to 18 years oldJoin the Youth Center staff for an afternoon of making hol-

iday cookies. We supply the recipe and all the ingredients.Spend the afternoon with us! Sign up at the front desk.

Uno ChallengeDec. 28 | 6:30 to 10 p.m. | Youth Center | 9 to 18 years oldAre you up for the UNO Challenge? Do you have what it

takes to be the UNO Champion? Come and play with the JBABYouth Center Staff. Sign up at the front desk.

In House Holiday Movie with PopcornDec. 29 | 5:30 to 10 p.m. | Youth Center | 9 to 18 years oldJoin the Youth Center for an In House Holiday Movie. Preteen

movie will start at 5:30 p.m. and teen movie will start at 8 p.m.

UFC Night at LibertyDec. 29 | 9 p.m. | Liberty CenterJon Jones, Dos Santos, St. Pierre, Anderson Silva, Cain

Velázquez, Quinton Jackson on Pay-Per-View at Liberty!

New Year’s Eve Pre CelebrationDec. 31 | 6 p.m. | Liberty CenterJoin Liberty as we ring in 2013 with food, fun and friends!

New Year’s Eve BowlDec. 31 | Potomac Lanes Ring in the New Year at the Bowling Center with special

guest DJ Chris! $60 per lane with a maximum of 6people perlane. Includes one large 2 topping pizza and a pitcher of a non-alcoholic beverage, party favors and a breakfast buffet that willbe served at 12:30 a.m. Children 14 and under must be accom-panied by an adult.

New Year’s Eve Membership EventDec. 31 | 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. | Bolling Club Celebrate New Year’s Eve at your Club! Our members can

ring in the New Year FREE! There will be three rooms of non-stop entertainment featuring Elvis (Lionel and the NewWorld Band), DJ Scott and others. Party favors and compli-mentary breakfast will be served at 12:15 a.m. included FREEfor all members. Club Members are FREE in advance (pickup your tickets at the Club administrative office through Dec.28) or $10 at the door. Non-members are $25 in advance and$35 at the door. Child care is also available – limited space,so make your reservations early! $10 per child in advance(sign up by December) or $75 at the door. For more informa-tion, call 202-563-8400.

Career Week9 a.m. to noon | MFSC Bldg 13 | Sign up the Friday before allResume Writing Workshop Jan. 5 Resume Writing Workshop Jan. 19 Applying for a Federal Job Jan. 20 Job Search Strategies Jan. 21Interview Techniques Jan. 22Applying for a Federal Job (Saturday) Jan. 23

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tory. It's something you can tell your kids and grandkids oneday. I was a part of that. "For Schwartz, this is his ninth, and he said he's seen how

each one is unique, and though it has changed over the years,many things have remained constant."One of the things that the D.C. National Guard is proud of,

we have participated (in the inauguration) since the inaugura-tion of President Lincoln," said Schwartz. "This is personally myninth inauguration. We have the skill sets and we have the know

INAUGURATIONn Continued from 7

Friday, December 21, 2012JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLINGJoint Base Journal 9Friday, December 21, 2012 9

2013 10lb ChallengeFitness Center I and IIWell it’s that time of year again when

everyone starts to make that infamous NewYear’s Resolution to lose weight. No need tofear! We are here to help you get started on ahealthy plan with a little incentive. You willhave 8 weeks to lose 10 lbs and earn cash! Stopby the Fitness Center and see how. The partic-ipation fee is $10. Please call 202-767-5895 formore information.

New Year’s BrunchJanuary 1st | 1pm | Liberty Center Happy New Year! Join Liberty as we kick off

the year with a delicious brunch! Please call202-685-1802 for more information.

Paying for CollegeJanuary 2nd | 8 to 9am | MFSC Bldg 72 Learners should be about to: Compare

and evaluate different college funding op-tions. Identify resources for researching fi-nancing alternatives. Please call 202-433-6151/202-767-0450 for more information.

Early Bird WednesdaysJanuary 2nd and 23rd | 4pm | Liberty Cen-

terBe one of the first patrons to enjoy treat

from Liberty. Please call 202-685-1802 formore information.

First FridayJanuary 4th | 5pm to Midnight | Bolling

Club – Washington Dining RoomEveryone is welcome! DJ from 7pm to

midnight. Club members will be given accessto FREE Hor D’ouevres from 5 to 7pm, non-members enjoy these items for only $10. Inaddition, the Club’s famous fried chicken andchef’s specials will be available for purchasein the WASP Lounge from 7 to 10pm. Pleasecall 202-563-8400 for more information.

Triple Pay Pool ChallengeJanuary 4th | 7 to 9pm | Youth Center | 9 to

18 years oldDo you know how to play Bobcat Pool, 41

Pool and Obstacle Course Pocket Billiards.These are a few of the Triple Play Pool Gamesyou will learn when you join the JBAB YouthCenter Staff for an evening of pool. Sign up atthe front desk. Please call 202-767-4003 formore information.

Air and Space Museum TripJanuary 5th | Noon | Smithsonian National

Air and Space Museum AnnexLiberty is heading out to the Smithsonian

National Air and Space Museum. Explorethousands of historic aircraft, flight simula-tors, and an IMAX theater. Please call 202-685-1802 for more information.

Make an All About Me Puzzle PieceJanuary 5th | 5 to 9pm | Youth Center | 9 to

18 years oldCome and create an All About Me Puzzle

Piece by showing us what your interests are.Each youth will be given a blank puzzle piece,you supple a couple of pictures and we willhave magazines, stickers and other thingsavailable so you can create your own puzzlepiece to hang up in the JBAB Youth Center.Sign up at the front desk. Please call 202-767-4003 for more information.

Command Financial Specialist Training January 7-11th | 8am to 4pm | FFSC,

Dahlgren, VA | Sign up by January 4th January 28th-February 1st | 8am to 4pm |

MFSC Bldg 72 | Sign up by January 25th For anyone assigned as a command finan-

cial specialist. You must be registered to at-tend. Also, you must attend all sessions to becertified. Contact David Rowe at 202-685-0982.

Credit ManagementJanuary 8th | 8 to 9am | MFSC Bldg 72 Learners should be able to establish and

maintain good credit and determine a safedebt load. Please call 202-433-6151/202-767-0450 for more information.

Birthday LunchJanuary 9th | 11am to 1:30pm | Bolling

Club – Washington Dining RoomFor all club members with a birthday in

January, show your Club card and proof ofyour January birthday and receive a compli-mentary lunch buffet and a slice of birthdaycake. Please call 202-563-8400 for more infor-mation.

Saving and Investing January 10th | 8pm | MFSC Bldg 72Find out what the purpose of saving is, un-

derstand the basics, learn about savings, in-vesting techniques, stocks, bonds, and mutu-al funds. Please call 202-433-6151/202-767-0450 for more information.

Potty Training January 10th | 9:45 to 11:15am | Youth Cen-

terLet’s get your 2-3 year old out of diapers

and on the potty! Come learn some helpfultips to make potty training more successfulfor parents and toddlers. Please call 202-433-6151/202-767-0450 for more information.

Cooking Project- Old Fashioned PeachCobbler and Ice CreamJanuary 11th | 6:30 to 8:30pm | Youth Cen-

ter | 9 to 18 years oldJoin us for an evening of making an old

fashioned peach cobbler. We supply all the in-gredients and the recipe for this all time fa-vorite. Sign up at the front desk. Please call202-767-4003 for more information.

Youth Sponsorship and Monthly Birth-day CelebrationJanuary 12th | 7 to 8pm | Youth Center | 9 to

18 years oldJoin the JBAB Youth Center Staff for our

Monthly Birthday Celebration. If your birth-day is in January, this one’s for you. CurrentYouth Center Membership is needed for thisevent. We invite youth new to the JBAB com-munity to come and find out what the JBABYouth Center has to offer. Meet fellow mem-bers and hear what they have to say about ourprogramming, trips and activities. Please call202-767-4003 for more information.

Rock and BowlJanuary 12th | 8pm to Midnight | Potomac

Lanes Bowling CenterDJ Chris fires up the night! All of the Cos-

mic Bowling, music and fun for only $15 perperson, including shoes! Please call 202-563-1701 for more information.

Car BuyingJanuary 15th | 8 to 9pm | MFSC Bldg 72Upon completion of the Car Buying strate-

gies course, learners should be able to : Deter-mine how much they can afford to spend ona car, research available vehicles, lenders andsellers and negotiate a fair price on the pur-chase of a car. Please call 202-433-6151/202-767-0450 for more information.

Guiding Your Child Through AdolescenceJanuary 15th | 10 to 11am | MFSC Bldg 72

Having a tough time with yourpreteen/teenager? You are not alone! Thisclass examines common challenges parentsface when their children reach puberty andadolescence. Please call 202-433-6151/202-767-0450 for more information.

Home BuyingJanuary 16th | 8 to 9am | MFSC Bldg 72 Learners should able to: Determine what

type of home they want and how much theycan afford. Choose a real estate agent andmortgage. Negotiate and close on the deal.Please call 202-433-6151/202-767-0450 formore information.

MLK Winter AerobathonJanuary 16 | 5pm | Fitness Center IJoin us for the first Aerobathon of the 2013

year and help us pay tribute to the life andlegacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We willhave a variety of classes for your fitness pleas-ure. Sessions will be 20 to 30 minutes inlength. Refreshments will be served. Partici-pants will be entered to win one of our doorprizes. Please call 202-767-5895 for more in-formation.

Planning for RetirementJanuary 17th | 8 to 9am | MFSC Bldg 72 Determine retirement needs, sources of

income, pension plans and personal assets.Please call 202-433-6151/202-767-0450 formore information.

Ombudsman/Key Spouse Basic TrainingJanuary 18th -20th | 9am to 3pm | MFSC

Bldg 13 | Sign up by January 18th For all newly appointed Ombudsman and

Key Spouses. Learn the basics of the program.You must attend all sessions to be certified.Please call 202-433-6151/202-767-0450 formore information.

Effective CommunicationJanuary 18th |1 to 2pm | MFSC Bldg 72Does your style of communicating help or

hinder your relationships? Communication ismore than just the words you speak. Thisworkshop will teach you what effective com-munication is, how to achieve it and road-blocks to avoid so you can accomplish whatyou want for you communication. Please call202-433-6151/202-767-0450 for more infor-mation.

Triple Play Athletic Challenge GamesJanuary 18th | 7 to 9pm | Youth Center Gym Come and test your athletic skills as we

challenge you to do push-ups, jumping jacksand squats in a timed manner. All preteensand teens are invited to come and test yourathletic skills. Sign up by the front desk. Pleasecall 202-767-4003 for more information.

Wintergreen Resort TripJanuary 19th | 6am to 10pm | Wintergreen

Resort, Roseland, VAJoin us for the first snow trip of the year at

the Wintergreen Resort for Skiing and Snow-boarding. We will depart from the ODR Build-ing 928. The price from an 8 hour lift ticketand transportation for Military with ID is$84.60, for youth and seniors it is $82, and allothers will be $99. Equipment is available forrent at ODR and we recommend a fitting be-fore use. Please call 202-767-9136 for more in-formation.

Snow Tubing at Whitetail Ski ResortJanuary 19th | Noon to 10pm | Youth Cen-

ter | Sign up by January 16th 9 to 12 years oldJoin the Youth Center Staff and come for

an afternoon of snowtubing. Race down oneof the ten snow tubing lanes at Whitetail! Costfor a two hour session is $26. Afterwards, wewill stop for a fast food dinner stop before re-turning to the base. Come dressed for lots ofcold fun. Current memberships, permissionslips and release forms will be needed for thisevent. Please call 202-767-4003 for more in-formation.

Money HabitudesJanuary 22nd | 8 to 9am | MFSC Bldg 72Money Habitudes help individuals, cou-

ples and groups gain insight into their finan-cial habits and attitudes and discuss moneyin a fun, non-threatening way. Please call 202-433-6151/202-767-0450 for more informa-tion.

Smooth Move and Overseas PlanningJanuary 22nd | 9am to Noon | MFSC Bldg

13 | Sign up by January 18th Gain information on making a successful

PCS move. Family members are encouragedto attend. Please call 202-433-6151/202-767-0450 for more information.

Ask and SeeJanuary 23rd | 8 to 9am | MFSC Bldg 72 This is an opportunity to talk and ask

questions of the Personal Financial Expert.Please call 202-433-6151/202-767-0450 formore information.

Raising Financially Fit KidsJanuary 24th | 8 to 9am | MFSC Bldg 72 Learn how to assess their financial situa-

tion, communicate effectively with familymembers about finances, and implementage-appropriate financial practices for chil-dren. Please call 202-433-6151/202-767-0450for more information.

Board Game Night- MonopolyJanuary 25th | 6:30 to 10pm | Youth Center

| 9 to 18 years oldJoin the JBAB Youth Center Staff for an

evening of playing Monopoly. Can you be theone who rules the board? Come and test yourskills! Sign up at the front desk. Please call 202-767-4003 for more information.

Liberty Ski TripJanuary 26th | 9am | White Tail Ski Resort Join Liberty for our ski trip of the New Year

as we head to White Tail Ski Resort for a fullday of hitting the slopes! Please call 202-685-1802 for more information.

Teen Swimming at the William H. Rum-sey Aquatic CenterJanuary 26th | 2 to 7pm | Washington, DC |

Sign up by January 23rd 13 to 18 years oldJoin the JBAB Youth Center Staff for an af-

ternoon of swimming and then dinner. Wewill metro to the William H. Rumsey AquaticCenter and then enjoy dinner at one of the lo-cal eateries near the Eastern Market. Mem-bers will be responsible for a metro card andthe cost of dinner. There is no cost to attendthe Aquatic Center. Current membership andpermission slip is needed for this trip. Pleasecall 202-767-4003 for more information.

Tournament MadnessJanuary 28th | 6pm | Liberty CenterWill you accept the challenge? Join Liberty

for an afternoon of tournaments, games,prizes and fun. Please call 202-685-1802 formore information.

JANUARY EVENTS

Friday, December 21, 2012 JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING Joint Base Journal10 Friday, December 21, 201210

Thrift Shop Reopening The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society

Thrift Shop has relocated to Enterprise Hall(building 72). The store hours are Tuesdaysand Wednesdays 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. and the firstSaturday of every month from 10 a.m. - 2p.m. For more information call 202-433-3364.

JBAB Girl Scouts Calling all Girls! Girls registered in

Kindergarten - 12th grade this fall and inter-ested in joining should contact JBAB-girlscouts@yahoo.com. The troop meets thesecond and fourth Wednesday of eachmonth at the community center on ChappieJames Blvd at 6 p.m. Girl Scouts; buildinggirls with confidence, character and couragefor 100 years.

AFOWC Thrift Shop The Air Force Officers' Wives' Club Thrift

Shop is located at 13 Brookley Ave and isopen Tuesdays, Wed-nesdays and Thursdays10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Donations are accepted dur-ing business hours only. Profits from theAFOWC Thrift shop go towards collegescholarships and other military charitableorganizations. For more information aboutthe AFOWC or its Thrift Shop call 202-563-6666 or email afowcthriftshop@verizon.net.

Boys and Girls Club volunteer opportunity

The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Wash-ington needs volunteer coaches for their

youth baseball league for 10-year-olds and12-year-olds. For more information or tosign up, call 512-560-5548 from 7 a.m.-5 p.m.or email Michael.martinez@afncr.af.mil.

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

Clubs of America, Eleanor Roosevelt #37,hosts meetings every second Thursday of themonth to discuss and plan volunteer activitiesin the local military and civilian communities.Military spouses of all branches are welcometo attend. For more information, email ange-ladowns@me.com or visit our Facebook Pageat www.facebook.com/NWCA37.

Jogging path closedThe jogging path by Giesboro Park is closed

until further notice. An alternate route has beenprovided.

JBAB photo studio closureThe JBAB Public Affairs photo studio is

closed until further notice. For official studiophotography support, contact 11th Wing Pub-lic Affairs at 240-612-4430.

Toastmasters Club seeks members

The Bolling Toastmasters Club meets everyWednesday from 12:15-1:15 p.m. at the JBABChapel Center. Participants can learn to honetheir communication and leadership skills.Meetings are open to all services and anyonewith base access. Call 301-452-6931 or emailjames.queen@olg.com.

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Wednesday: AWANA, Teen Clubs, Adult Prayer & Bible Study 7:00pm

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