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Vol. 4, No. 31 August 16, 2013

INSIDEEmployee Spotlight:Army Staff Sgt.Kathy E. Simmons

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New Chief ofNaval Personneltalks way ahead

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U.S. Coast Guardcelebrates its223rd birthday

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BY PETTY OFFICER 1ST CLASSBENJAMIN ATKINS

COAST GUARD STATION WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON - Lt. Col. Don Goff retiredfrom the U.S. Army Reserve with more than27 years of combined service in the U.S.Army and U.S. Navy. You would think he’dwant to take a break, but taking a break wasnot in his future.

Wanting to continue his service in a dif-ferent and unique capacity, Goff joined theCoast Guard Auxiliary – the all-volunteergroup of men and women who augmentCoast Guard forces. Within the Auxiliary,Goff has been a flotilla commander, vicedivision commander, telecommunicationsoperator, auxiliary operations specialistand an auxiliary coxswain, which is a tre-mendous feat.

Goff has been supporting Station Wash-ington and the surrounding area for morethan five years in a variety of roles and re-sponsibilities. Crew members at StationWashington, like all boat stations across thecountry, stand watch, rain or shine, hot orcold, 365 days a year. They remain readyto respond at a moment’s notice, and Goffhelps themmaintain that readiness with hisexpertise, particularly in communications.

As an expert in communications technol-ogy and procedures, Goff spearheaded an

effort to facilitate a communications watch-stander school for fellow auxiliary members,covering the entire certification in a week-end of practical and knowledge-based train-ing at Station Washington.

As a result of his vision and hard work,the local division was able to provide an av-erage of 40 hours a week of volunteer cover-age, freeing up Station Washington’s activeduty members to perform maintenance,complete training and conduct critical op-erations.

But Goff doesn’t just train his fellowauxiliary members. Goff makes it a point tomentor newly-reported active duty mem-bers in working towards their communica-tions or boat crewman qualifications.

What has really set Goff apart from hispeers is his drive and desire to obtain ad-vanced certifications. Working in the FEMAincident command structure, Goff is a cer-tified communications unit leader and as-sisted with national special security events,such as the 57th Presidential Inauguration.

Furthermore, Goff devoted a significantamount of personal time and commitmentto his certification as a boat crewman on thestation’s 25-foot response boat. While Goffcomes in at “somewhere north of 60,” he isstill required to pass the same physical fit-

Auxiliarist recognized for contributions to Coast Guard

U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO

U.S Coast Guard Station Washington commanding officer, Lt. Celina Ladyga, and operationschief, Chief Petty Officer Jasen Hollopeter, recognized auxiliarist Don Goff during an all-handspresentation at Station Washington.See AUXILIARIST, Page 6

BY PAUL BELLOJOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

LORTON, Va. – Summermay bedrawing to a close, but that hasn’tstopped members of the U.S.Air Force Band from entertain-ing the masses at performancesaround the National Capital Re-gion (NCR). On Aug. 10, the band’sSummer Concert Series rolled intoLorton, Va. for a performance atthe Workhouse Arts Center by its

popular Strolling Strings.Since 1954, the Strolling Strings

have performed at the WhiteHouse, on Capitol Hill for mem-bers of Congress and at officialdiplomatic events hosted by thechairman of the Joint Chiefs ofStaff and Chief of Staff of the AirForce. The group also regularlyperforms at official dinners hostedby secretaries of state and defense.

Though, on this particular

Air Force Strolling Stringsdelights audience duringSummer Concert Series

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY PAUL BELLO

Violinists with the U.S. Air Force Band Strolling Strings entertain a crowd of nearly 150 at the Workhouse ArtsCenter in Lorton, Va. Aug. 10. The performance was part of the band’s Summer Concert Series.See STRINGS, Page 7

2 Friday, August 16, 2013 Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Joint Base Journal

BY DAVID VERGUNARMY NEWS SERVICE

FALLS CHURCH, Va. - “As anArmy we must be ready and re-silient,” said the Army’s surgeongeneral.

To achieve these goals, “weneed to fully appreciate the im-pact that the Performance Triadhas on our daily lives,” said Lt.Gen. Patricia Horoho, who is alsothe commander of Army Medi-cal Command. The PerformanceTriad includes activity, nutritionand sleep.

Lt. Col. Scott Gregg, an Armyphysical therapist and expert onhow physical activity affects thebody, said Soldiers already under-stand the importance of workingout to build strength and stamina.But citing work done by obesityexpert Dr. James Levine, he saidnew studies suggest that workoutsalone are not a guarantee of goodhealth.

Keep MovingFor Soldiers and family mem-

bers who are sitting all day inan office or driving a vehicle, a30-minute workout, while ben-eficial, is not enough to keep thepounds off and stimulate thebody’s metabolic engine, Greggsaid, citing Levine’s work.

“The human body was just notbuilt to sit all day,” he said, add-ing that there are some surpris-ingly simple and effective thingsSoldiers and their families can doto stay fit.

In addition to a daily workout,Gregg advises using the stairswhenever possible, taking a shortwalking break every hour, perhapsto the water fountain to rehydrateor just a quick trip around thebuilding.

Ideally, moving around wouldbe 10 minutes each hour, but un-fortunately, that is not always pos-sible, he said.

“The important thing is to justkeep moving, ideally 10,000 stepsa day, which can be measured byan inexpensive pedometer or by asmartphone app,” Gregg said.

Some Soldiers can benefit bykeeping a diary of how much timethey spend sitting in the office orreclining in the easy chair watch-ing TV. He said they’d be surprisedat how much of the time they’resedentary.

Workouts combined with activ-ity breaks throughout the day cancontribute greatly to such things asweight loss and reducing the oddsfor a host of chronic disease suchas depression, diabetes, heart dis-ease, high blood pressure, strokeand some forms of cancer.

The reverse is true for thoseleading a sedentary lifestyle, espe-cially those with bad habits in thesleep and nutrition aspects of thePerformance Triad, Gregg said.

People who lead a sedentarylifestyle are more apt to consumejunk food and have poor sleepinghabits, compounding the negativeeffect.

“It’s a synergistic effect,” Greggexplained.

Don’t overdo itGregg cautioned that too much

exercise can lead to overuse inju-ries and is something Soldiers par-ticularly should watch for, as manyare highly motivated to be in topphysical shape for personal and

mission goals.Warning signs for overuse inju-

ries include joint pain and musclesoreness.

“Some Soldiers think it’s coolto exercise until you puke,” hesaid. “I’ve even seen it on T-shirts.That’s definitely not cool, and it’snot healthy either.”

An ideal workout would be 150-plus minutes per week, includingat least two muscle strengtheningsessions involving all major mus-cle groups, he said. There shouldalso be time set aside to warm upprior to each workout to reducethe likelihood of injury.

Anotherexerciseprinciple,hesaid,is to gradually increase the intensityanddurationof anewworkout.

“The Army has a good exer-cise plan in its physical readinesstraining manual,” he said, “but Ialso realize many Soldiers are intoother programs as well, such asCrossFit, P90X, Insanity and [Per-formance Triad] Pyramid.”

He cautioned Soldiers not todive right into a new exercise with-out a break-in period.

Also, workouts should ideallyinclude movements for strength,endurance, balance, agility andcoordination for a holistic effect.The Performance Triad has those.

Another way to decrease theodds of injury is to wear the rightgear, he said, including mouth-guards and other devices for usedin combatives training, as well asgood running shoes.

Finally, Soldiers experiencingpain or acute muscle sorenessshould seek treatment, said Gregg.Small problems can lead to biggerones requiring a profile or hospi-talization.

Soldiers who do end up on pro-file should, nonetheless, remainactive, he said.

“Commanders tell me theywant their Soldiers on profile toget back in shape as this is a unitreadiness issue,” he said.

Army physical and occupation-al therapists and others routinelywork with Soldiers, designingworkouts that rehabilitate injuriesand maintain conditioning so thattheir profile period is shortenedand so that they don’t need asmuch time to get to full recoveryonce they’re off profile, he said.

While it is the responsibility ofevery Soldier to ensure he or she isphysically fit, it is the responsibil-ity of leadership to ensure Soldiersare working out correctly, he said.

The activity portion of the Per-formance Triad empowers leadersto engage their Soldiers in effectivephysical training that minimizesinjury risk.

Keeping soldiers active first prong on Performance Triad

U.S. ARMY PHOTO

Activity, along with nutrition and sleep, is part of the Army’s Performance Triad plan, designed to make Soldiersmore ready and resilient. Shown here are Soldiers working on their muscular endurance and power of the quad-riceps with the TRX sprinter’s start exercise during a train-the-trainer clinic at Fort Bragg, N.C.

BY COL. BOB THOMPSONAIR FORCE RESERVE PUBLIC AFFAIRS

WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Continuing toperform an operational role, while solvingmanpower costs and dealing with shrinkingdefense budgets, was one of the challengesdiscussed by military and civilian leaders atthe Reserve Officers Association 2013 Na-tional Security Symposium Aug. 7-10.

More than 300 people attended the con-ference, including senior leaders from theDepartment of Defense and its Reservecomponents.

“There’s lots of talk on operational ver-sus strategic reserve,” said Lt. Gen. James F.Jackson, the chief of Air Force Reserve andcommander of Air Force Reserve Command.“Each service is a bit different, but for theAir Force, it is crucial we have ‘Tier One’readiness.”

Tier One readiness means being ready togo at a moment’s notice by keeping the AirForce Reserve and Air National Guard trainedto the same standards as the regular Air Force.

Speed is the decisive factor when crisiserupts, Jackson said during a panel discus-sion with his fellow Reserve componentchiefs.

During a State of the Air Force Reservebriefing, Maj. Gen. Richard S. Haddad, thedeputy to the chief of Air Force Reserve atthe Pentagon, discussed a new organiza-tion expected to have “synergistic benefitsthat will pay huge dividends” for nationaldefense.

“Earlier this year the newly created AirForce Special Operations Air Warfare Cen-ter stood up at Duke (Field, Fla.),” Haddadsaid. “This center brings together more than500 active-duty and Reserve Airmen for thespecial operations mission.”

Haddad said the Air Force Reserve isplanning to add five associate units, wherereservists share equipment and facilitieswith active-duty Airmen in the growingfields of cyberspace, intelligence, surveil-lance and reconnaissance.

As the defense budget continues tostreamline and officials look for new ways

to save money -- some suggest merging ofGuard and Reserve.

“It’s now more important than ever thatthose in the D.C. beltway understand thereis a difference between the Air NationalGuard and Air Force Reserve,” Haddad said.“We are all brothers and sisters in arms ...but we need to remind people there are dif-ferences.”

The Air Force Reserve is a federal Title 10force, always at the service of the presidentand secretary of defense. The Air NationalGuard maintains dual status, day-to-dayserving in Title 32 at the service of a state’sgovernor. Guardsmen serve under a Title 10or federal status only when mobilized or asa volunteer with the consent of their stateleadership.

Haddad outlined the history of mergerattempts in 1948, 1964 and 2003 and how thepast proposals were not able to successfullysave money and cover the requirements fora ready-now federal reserve and support thegovernor-controlled state militias.

“So the talk of the Guard assimilating

the Reserve or the Reserve assimilating theGuard likely isn’t within political reality,”Haddad said. “Better integration needs tobe a focus of our efforts.”

“Today’s debate should be centered onhow to best capitalize on our strengths andcore competencies to improve the TotalForce team,” Jackson said. “We’re optimis-tic about the future, and we’re working hardto shape the Air Force for the future fight in2023.”

Jackson affirmed that federal laws suchas Title 10 United States Code 12304(a)guarantee the Air Force Reserve is acces-sible for homeland support during nationalemergencies and natural disasters. Also,Title 10 USC 12304(b) provides combatantcommanders and DOD planners a way to in-corporate cost-effective reservists into theirreoccurring steady-state plans.

Both laws were enacted in the 2012 Na-tional Defense Authorization Act. The lawssupport today’s operational Reserve as criti-cal to the daily operations of the U.S. mili-tary at home and around the world.

Military, civilian leaders discuss roles of reserve components

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BY PAUL BELLOJOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

WASHINGTON – Chaplains in Naval DistrictWashington (NDW) have undertaken advancedinteractive training and are ready to assist servicemembers and civilians in need of counseling. Be-low are some reminders on the importance of con-fidential communications with a chaplain.

• Sailors, Marines, Coast Guardsmen and fami-lies have the right and privilege to confidentialcommunications with Navy chaplains.

• Chaplains have the obligation and responsi-bility to protect and guard what you share in con-fidence.

• Your command honors and respects the sa-cred trust between you and your chaplain.

• Chaplains support you with dignity, respectand compassion regardless of your religious be-liefs.

• Your chaplain is available 24/7 to provide youa safe place to talk without fear or judgment andserves as an advocate to get you the support youneed.

To learn more about confidential communica-tion with chaplains, visit www.chaplain.navy.mil.

Confidentialcommunicationswith chaplains:You hold the key

BY PAUL BELLOJOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

WASHINGTON – Inside the wallsof the White House CommunicationsAgency (WHCA) at Joint Base Anacos-tia-Bolling (JBAB) sits Army Staff Sgt.Kathy E. Simmons. She is an executiveassistant and a 10-year veteran of themilitary. Simmons has been acknowl-edged by her peers for not only a tire-less work ethic, but a commitmentto fostering a positive environmentthroughout the agency.

A native of Aiken, S.C., she first mether husband, Army Staff Sgt. BernardSimmons, when the two were in mid-dle school. They would marry yearslater and start a family of their own –two daughters, an eight-year-old andtwo-year-old, respectively.

Her roots in the military also rundeep. She has both an older sister andyounger brother in the Army, as well.When asked to look back on her career,she does so with the enthusiasm of aservice member also looking ahead tothe future.

How long have you been in theArmy?

I’ve been in the military for almost10 years. My husband, Army Staff Sgt.Bernard Simmons, and I both joinedright after high school. The Army hasbeen incredibly good to us. We’regrateful.

What inspired you to join the mili-tary?

I’ve always been a people-person.I love communicating and interactingwith people. I also wanted to give backto my country. I absolutely love beinga Soldier!

What do you enjoy most aboutyourworkwith theWhiteHouse Com-munications Agency (WHCA)?

I get to see new programs and ini-tiatives take shape. There’s a lot tolearn, so I ask questions and get a lotof feedback on things I’m interested in.That’s very rewarding.

What are some of the biggest chal-lenges you’ve encountered in yourcareer?

When you’re married and in a dual-military relationship, there’s definitelyan impact on your family. When youhave children, it’s especially difficult,particularly when you’re going throughlengthy deployments. My faith in Godhas helped me, in addition to havingconfidence in myself.

Discuss the importance of team-work in your field of work?

It’s extremely important. Teamcommunication is essential. It’s veryimportant to be a good communica-tor, particularly in a joint-culture likethe one we have here at JBAB. I’ve alsodiscovered it’s important to follow andbe a good Soldier, as well as lead by ex-ample.

What are some personal accom-plishments you’re most proud of?

I love working with WHCA. That’sdefinitely a big accomplishment. I alsograduated with an associate’s degreefrom Central Texas College. Most ofall, I love learning frommy leaders andsenior enlisted advisors. The network Ihave around me is phenomenal.

What are some of your goals for thefuture?

I want to retire from the Army. Thisis definitely my career and I want tosee it all the way through. I would alsolike to educate myself more and pos-sibly go into the medical profession. Itcertainly will not be easy, but I enjoytaking on new challenges and pushingmyself.

What advice do you have for otherservice members?

Don’t suppress your future or limityourself to anything. If you have a goalin mind, go for it. Always strive to doyour very best.

“My wife is terrific. She sets goalsfor herself and doesn’t waver in whatshe wants to do,” said her husband,Bernard. “We’re extremely family ori-ented. She’s a wonderful parent androle model to our children.”

Simmons, who works with his wifeat WHCA, has also enjoyed his time inthe Army. Like his wife, he has earned acollege degree and has received praisefrom colleagues. However, he said hisgreatest gratification is being a suc-cessful husband, father and Soldier.

Employee Spotlight:

Army Staff Sgt. Kathy E. Simmons


Army Staff Sgt. Bernard Simmons and his wife, Army Staff Sgt. Kathy E. Simmons,both work for the White House Communications Agency (WHCA).

There will be a Cub Scout recruiting party Sat-urday, August 24 from 5-7 p.m. at the JBAB pool.

The pack will be serving hamburgers and hotdogs. We will cover the new scout’s admission tothe pool, if needed.

For any questions feel free to email [email protected].

Attention Cub Scouts:A recruiting party willbe held Aug. 24


FROM DEFENSE MEDIA

ACTIVITY-NAVY

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md.(NNS) -- The Navy announcedthe establishment of the Navy’snewest Sexual Assault Preventionand Response (SAPR) initiative,the Victims’ Legal Counsel (VLC)Program, which will provide legaladvice and advocacy for eligiblevictims of sexual assault.

The Victims’ Legal Counselwill help victims understand theinvestigation and military justiceprocess, advocate their legal rightsand interests and, when appropri-ate, appear in court on their be-half.

“The Navy is committed to pro-tecting the rights and interests ofvictims of sexual assault and en-suring the administration of a fair,transparent and efficient militaryjustice system that guaranteesdue process for the accused andpromotes good order and disci-pline,” said Vice Adm. Nanette M.DeRenzi, Judge Advocate Generalof the Navy. “The Navy’s Victims’Legal Counsel program comple-ments the Navy’s broader effortsto care for victims of sexual assault

by providing them with legal ad-vice and assistance throughout themilitary justice process.”

Initially, the VLC Program willconsist of 29 specially-trained,independent judge advocates as-signed regionally to maximizeavailability of counsel across theFleet. Navy VLCs will serve everygeographic region, including theUnited States, Europe, the Pacif-ic, and the Middle East. The pro-gram’s attorneys will not be in thevictim’s or the accused’s chain ofcommand and will not be involvedin case prosecution or defense.

“Through increased trainingand bystander intervention weare confronting sexual assaultfleet wide, while ensuring that weprovide needed care and supportto victims,” said Rear Adm. SeanBuck, Director, 21st Century SailorOffice (N17). “This program fur-ther adds to that support.”

For more information and re-sources to combat sexual assaultvisit www.sapr.navy.mil. Sexualassault affects Navy readiness, andthe Navy is committed to prevent-ing sexual assault. Join the Navy’sconversation about sexual assaulton social media and help raiseawareness by using #NavySAPR.

Navy creates Victims’Legal Counsel

Sexual Assault Preven-tion and Response is animportant element of thereadiness area of the 21stCentury Sailor and Marineinitiative which consolidatesa set of objectives andpolicies, new and existing, tomaximize Sailor and Marinepersonal readiness, buildresiliency and hone the mostcombat-effective force in thehistory of the Navy and Ma-rine Corps. The Departmentof the Navy is working to ag-gressively to prevent sexualassaults, to support sexualassault victims, and to holdoffenders accountable.

U.S. NAVY GRAPHIC

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Immunization Clinic has new hoursAs of Aug. 1, the 579th Medical Group

Immunization Clinic will be open Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 7:30a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 4:15p.m. On Thursdays, the clinic will be openfrom 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m.to 4:15 p.m. The clinic closes at 12 p.m. fortraining the first Wednesday of eachmonth.For more information, call 202-404-6724.

The Petty Officer’s AssociationCar Wash

The Petty Officer’s Association at JBAB ishaving a carwash onAug. 31 from11 a.m. to 2p.m. in the parking lot at the AAFES Exchange(by the gas station)

JBAB Cub ScoutsAttention all boys grades 1st through

5th interested in scouting. Please contactthe JBAB Cub Scouts, Pack 343, at [email protected] for more information.Each den holds their own meetings each

month along with one pack event. Boys willearn badges together and can work on indi-vidual achievements as well. Come join us forpopcorn, camping and so muchmore.

Toastmasters Club seeks membersThe Bolling Toastmasters Club is avail-

able for everyone on JBAB as a place to prac-tice your leadership skills. Toastmastersclubs are where leaders are made, and lead-ership starts with good communication.The program is self-paced, and it works. TheBolling Toastmasters Club meets Wednes-days from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. at the JBABChapel Center. Visitors are welcome. Formore information, call Jim Queen at 301-452-6931.

JBAB Cyclists on FacebookBasically a forum for all JBAB riders to

get together. We organize group rides overlunch and during commuting hours. Visitus online at www.facebook.com/groups/jbabcyclists. For more information, [email protected].

Navy Marine-Corps Thrift Shop hoursThe Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society

Thrift Shop has relocated to EnterpriseHall (building 72). The store hours areTuesdays and Wednesdays 3:30 - 6:30 p.m.and the first Saturday of every month from10 a.m. - 2 p.m. For more information call202-433-3364.

AFOWC Thrift ShopThe Air Force Officers’ Wives’ Club

Thrift Shop is located at 13 Brookley Aveand is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays andThursdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Donations areaccepted during business hours only. Prof-its from the AFOWC Thrift shop go towardcollege scholarships and other militarycharitable organizations. For more in-formation about the AFOWC or its ThriftShop call 202-563-6666 or email [email protected].

Boys and Girls Clubvolunteer opportunity

The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Wash-ington needs volunteer coaches for theiryouth baseball league for 10-year-olds and12-year-olds. Formore information or to signup, call 512-560-5548 from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. oremail [email protected].

NAVY 311“NAVY 311” is the place to go for all

types of information to help support Navymilitary, civilian and retiree personnel andtheir families. Access NAVY 311 at 1-855-NAVY-311 or (DSN) 510- NAVY-311. You can

also email [email protected] or visit www.NAVY311.navy.mil.

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

Clubs of America, Eleanor Roosevelt #37,hosts meetings every second Thursday ofthe month to discuss and plan volunteeractivities in the local military and civil-ian communities. Military spouses of allbranches are welcome to attend. For moreinformation, email [email protected] visit our Facebook Page at www.face-book.com/NWCA37.

JBAB Girl ScoutsCalling all Girls! Girls registered in

Kindergarten - 12th grade this fall and in-terested in joining should contact [email protected]. The troop meetsthe second and fourth Wednesday of eachmonth at the community center on ChappieJames Blvd at 6 p.m. Girl Scouts; buildinggirls with confidence, character and cour-age for 100 years.

Firth-Sterling Gate operationsThe Firth-Sterling gate is closed on

weekends. Once the gate’s automated fea-tures become available, the gate will be ac-cessible by any CAC card holder 24/7 duringnormal FPCON “A” conditions.

JBAB photo studio closureThe JBAB Public Affairs photo studio

is closed until further notice. For officialstudio photography support, contact 11thWing Public Affairs at 240-612-4430.

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

FROM DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Navy’s new Chiefof Naval Personnel held an all hands call with hisstaff in Washington, D.C., to introduce himself,discuss his priorities and listen to Sailors’ andNavy civilians’ thoughts and concerns.

Vice Adm. Bill Moran assumed the duties asthe 57th Chief of Naval Personnel Aug. 2. He is re-sponsible for the overwhelming majority of poli-cies and programs that directly affect Sailors andtheir families.

“We will proactively communicate with Sail-ors and families, and strive to be transparent inall our dealings,” Moran said. He added that hewanted Sailors and their families to feel comfort-able sharing ideas and concerns with him, wheth-er at all hands calls or through social media op-portunities.

“I’m honored to be here,” Moran said. “I lookforward to working on behalf of Sailors and fami-lies to earn their trust.”

Moran takes helm of a command that has anoperating budget of $29 billion and a staff of morethan 26,000 Sailors and civilians that perform awide variety of missions, including managingNavy manpower, readiness, education and train-ing, and professional development of Sailors.

Moran did not shy away from addressing aconcern foremost on the minds of many Sailorsand civilians - the budget. He said managing theforce will be driven by fiscal realities, which willdictate force structure decisions and ultimatelythe total number of Sailors Navy-wide.

“We understand today’s fiscal and operationalchallenges,” he said. “We must reach a balancethat’s in the best interest of the Navy and the na-tion, as well as Sailors and their families.”

Despite the uncertain fiscal environment, Mo-ran said one of his main priorities remains get-ting Sailors to the fleet with the right skills andtraining.

“We will continue to provide trained and readySailors to meet fleet manning demands,” he said.

Moran also wanted Sailors and their familiesto know his staff will seek ways to bring stabilityand certainty to the work force.

New Chief of Naval Personnel talks way ahead at all hands call

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST SEAMAN JENNIFER LEBRON

Vice Adm. Bill Moran, chief of Naval Personnel, speaks with Sailors and civilians at an all hands call at the Arlington Naval Annex.Moran assumed the duties as the 57th chief of naval personnel Aug. 2 and is responsible for Navy manpower, readiness, personnel,education and training.


U.S. Coast Guard celebrates its 223rd birthday

U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTOS BY TELFAIR BROWN SR.

BY PAUL BELLOJOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOL-

LING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

WASHINGTON - TheU.S. Coast Guard is 223years old. Themaritime ser-vice celebrated its birthdayearlier this month across thefleet, including Joint BaseAnacostia-Bolling (JBAB),which is home to CoastGuard Station Washington.

It was created on Aug. 4,1790 and was first part of theU.S. Department of Trea-sury. Today, it stands as amulti-mission service underthe Department of Home-land Security. In addition totraditional missions such assearch and rescue and lawenforcement, Coast Guardmembers work alongside amultitude of federal, stateand local agencies to helpdefend against terrorism.

Here are some photos

from a birthday celebrationat JBAB’s Giesboro Park. Theafternoon included a varietyof games and activities forservice members and theirfamilies.

ness test as everyone else at the station, and heroutinely finishes within the standards for thosein their 30s. More than the Auxiliary qualification,Goff completed the same qualification standardsutilized by active duty members, and is certifiedto serve as a crewman alongside his active dutycounterparts on search and rescue missions.

His duties keep him busy at the station andGoff is even known to get a one night “hall pass”from his wife on Friday nights to augment the ac-tive duty watch section.

For his expertise and dedication, Goff wasawarded the advanced boat forces operations in-signia. The gold-and-pewter-toned pin representsa heightened level of qualification, knowledge andexperience, including both practical and opera-tional components.

Goff may call this his “retirement” but his col-leagues call it dedication to duty.

“His infectious smile, positive attitude andwillingness to help out without asking anything inreturn epitomizes the service’s core values,” saidStation Washington commanding officer, Lt. Ce-lina Ladyga. “The fact he does this all on a strictlyvolunteer basis only serves to underscore his com-mitment to StationWashington and the U.S. CoastGuard.”

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VISION, PUBLIC AFFAIRS

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- A trial pro-gram running through August to gener-ate greater public visitation to naval his-tory is paying real dividends.

The initiative provides an easier, al-ternate entrance to allow public visitsby using the Anacostia Riverwalk Trailand entering the Washington Navy Yardthrough the Taylor Building which hous-es the Naval History and Heritage Com-mand’s (NHHC) Cold War Gallery.

The month-long trial allows en-hanced access to the National Museumof the U..S. Navy (NMUSN), the ColdWar Gallery, and the Display Ship Barry.The initiative also extends the Barry’svisiting hours.

James Bruns, director of the NMUSN,is excited to have the extra visitors learnmore about the Navy’s diverse history.

“The numbers have been phenome-nal,” Bruns said. “We are at themidpoint[of this program] and we have doubledthe amount of visitors we had during thistime last year.”

Organizers feared furloughs mightskew the visitation data, as has been seenin other areas. Across the Navy’s mu-seum enterprise, federal furloughs andcutbacks that have lowered the amountof visitors of many Navy museums by al-most 10 percent. Even the National Na-val Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Fla.,which draws the largest crowds out ofthe Navy museum network, has seen areduction is its attendance.

Bruns credits part of the success hereto the reserve Sailors who have helpedincrease access and visiting times.

“The reservists have been absolutelyessential,” Bruns said.

According to Jennifer Marland, mu-

seum curator, the Sailors also help to at-tract the visitors. She has been spendingthe past two weeks helping the Sailorsbrush-up on naval history and navigat-ing the museum. This allows them tohelp give visitors a better experienceand direct them if they might have anyquestions.

“Our visitors are excited to talk toSailors,” Marland said. “I think it defi-nitely helps that they actually get tospeak with the people doing the jobstoday that we show in our exhibitions.”

Whether the attraction for visitors isease of access or speaking with servicemembers, the result is the same. Morepeople are learning how Navy historyhas positively influenced our nation’spath.

The Anacostia Riverwalk Trail is atrail running from Diamond TeaguePark next to the Nationals Ball Park in

D.C. traffic doubles ... Thanks toimproved public access to naval history

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BY PATRICK GORDON

NDW WATERLINE WRITER

WASHINGTON - A junior Sailorin a new command might feel losthis first few weeks there. Whetherthey are fresh out of A-school, orwell into their first or second tour,it might seem out of the ordinaryto think that a peer could be in anyposition to help should that Sailorneed help with his career or a per-sonal issue. The volunteers of Na-val District Washington’s (NDW)Coalition of Sailors Against De-structive Decisions (CSADD) are inplace to change that mentality andlet Sailors know that they are thereto help their shipmates.

CSADD is a peer-to-peer men-torship program used Navy-wide.The program is geared at Sailors18 to 25 years old, to reinforcethe culture of “Shipmates helpingShipmates.” The program is differ-ent because it gives young Sailorsthe opportunity to help each otherthrough interaction and to comeup with their own creative ways tocombat destructive behavior.

“CSADD is a great organiza-tion that provides Sailors the op-portunity to reach out and sup-port their fellow junior Sailors,”said Chief Electrician’s Mate NoliManaloto, NDW regional CSADDcoordinator. “Our CSADD vol-unteers pride themselves in theirability to provide guidance to theirshipmates, as well as making theirlocal communities better places toserve. At its core, CSADD is reallyabout Sailors helping each otherand making a stronger Navy as aresult.”

The program exists as a wayfor junior Sailors to guide their

shipmates from making decisionsdetrimental to their careers as wellas foster an environment of men-torship and support at the enlistedlevel.

“CSADD is a unique, up andcoming organization in the Navy,”said Hospitalman Seaman IsraelCastro, Washington Navy YardCSADD president. “It’s a coali-

tion of Sailors looking out for eachother and guiding one another inthe right direction so that mistakescan be stopped before they begin.Sometimes all it really takes issomeone saying, ‘Hey, they mightnot be such a good idea,’ to changethe entire course of someone’scareer. It’s Sailors sharing experi-ences that they’ve had and creat-

ing leadership qualities.”Castro explained that many

Sailors spend much of their firstyear or more in the Navy learningbasic - but unexpected - tasks suchas eval writing and collateral du-ties. CSADD provides a network ofSailors in a friendly environmentthat is available to provide guid-ance in their fields of expertise that

otherwise might not have beenknown to a new Sailor. He addedCSADD provides opportunities forthose with personal issues, suchas drinking or smoking cessa-tion concerns, who may feel morecomfortable reaching out to a fel-low junior Sailor rather than talk-ing with someone in their chain ofcommand.

“It really is about guidance;whether one of our guys wants todo 20 years or five years, we wantto make sure our Sailors are mak-ing the time count rather thancounting the time,” Castro said.

The CSADD program in NDWhas grown in recent years by leapsand bounds, with chapters in bas-es throughout the region.

“In all there’s about 14 CSADDchapters in the region,” Castrosaid. “There are Sailors from 12different command UICs that vol-unteer with just the WashingtonNavy Yard CSADD chapter alone.But it’s not about competitionbetween chapters; it’s about ushelping each other and our Sailorsout. It’s really a cooperative effort,and anyone is welcome to join ourmeetings.”

Castro said that the CSADDprogram is growing in popularityas well, with beneficial results allaround.

“We have people from two dif-ferent commands shadowing theWashington Navy Yard chapterright now to learn how to startCSADD chapters at their own com-mands. We’ve also had a reallypositive response from the Ma-rines over at 8th and I, and we’rehoping to branch out as much aswe can. The best thing I’ve seen sofar in the program is people withinCSADD going out of their way tohelp other people.”

NDW’s CSADD promotes Sailors helping Sailors

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY PATRICK GORDON

Fleet Master Chief (SW/AW/SCW) Scott Benning, then chief of naval personnel Navy Total Force/Manpower,Training & Education, left, leads a chant at the Naval District Washington CSADD picnic Sept. 21, 2012. CSADDis a peer-to-peer mentorship program used Navy-wide. The program is geared at Sailors 18 to 25 years old, toreinforce the culture of “Shipmates helping Shipmates.” The program is different because it gives young Sailorsthe opportunity to help each other through peer-to-peer interaction and to come up with their own creativeways to combat destructive behavior.

night, the music was solely intended formembers of the local community, whichincluded several military retirees. Perform-ing such hits from artists like Led Zeppelin,Johnny Cash and Michael Jackson, musi-cians surrounded the crowd to make for auniquely pleasant, intimate performance.

Christian Drover joined his wife, Alice,for the performance after reading about iton the Air Force Band’s website. The couplelives in nearby Occoquan, Va. and said therewas no better way to spend the evening.

“We’ve seen other groups with the band,but not it’s Strolling Strings. This was quitea treat for us,” Drover said. “My wife and Iweren’t expecting to hear some of the songsthey played. They are an immensely talent-ed group of musicians.”

The group’s repertoire included someclassical, bluegrass and patriotic composi-tions, as well. Alex Cheynet, a retired Armymajor, was another guest that came awayimpressed with the group’s performance.He especially liked the Strolling Strings mil-itary tribute to each branch of service.

“Great music done with respect. That’show I would characterize tonight’s perfor-mance,” Cheynet said. “I wasn’t too famil-iar with them before, but I’m certainly a fannow. I would love to see them again.”

The Strolling Strings are comprised of

musicians who have studied and perfectedtheir craft at leading colleges, universitiesand music conservatories around the world.

That background ultimately prepared themto excel during an intensive and competi-tive audition process before their selection

for membership in the U.S. Air Force Band.For more information about the band, visitwww.usafband.af.mil.

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The Strolling Strings performed numerous songs for guests, including hits from such artists as Led Zeppelin, Johnny Cash and Michael Jackson.


Third FridayAug. 16 | 5 p.m.-12 a.m. | Bolling Club –

Washington Dining RoomJoin us on the every third Friday of each

month featuring DJ Bobski. Club memberswill be given access to FREE hors d’oeuvresfrom 5 to 7 p.m., non members can enjoythese items for only $10. In addition, theClub’s famous fried chicken and Chef’s spe-cials will be available for purchase in theWASP lounge from 7 to 10 p.m. Please call202-563-8400 for more information.

Back to School Splash/ Boat RegattaAug. 16 | 6-8 p.m. | JBAB PoolJoin the Youth Center Staff for our An-

nual Cardboard Boat Regatta Race. Pick upyour free materials for your boat construc-tion (4 pieces cardboard and one roll of ducttape per team). Supplies are limited to oneboat per family. Please register your teamand pick up your supplies after Aug. 9 from10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Youth Center.Agegroups include 5 to 7 years, 8 to 10 years, 11to 13 years and 14 years or older.

Dive-In MovieAug. 16 | 8 p.m. | JBAB PoolJoin us for a family friendly movie show-

ing at the JBAB Pool!

DC Mobile Scavenger HuntAug. 17 | 11:30 a.m. | Washington, DC |

E1-E-6 Single Unaccompanied Active DutyMilitary

Can your teams find the winning clues?Join Liberty as we journey into DC to find hid-den clues.Winners will get great prices. Pleasecall 202-685-1802 formore information.

Teen Trip to Six FlagsAug. 17 | 12-8 p.m. | Bowie, MD |

13-18 years oldTeens, let’s go have some fun as we go to

Six Flags and explore all that it has to offer.Please bring a change of clothing if you aregoing to the water park. Cost of admissionis the member’s responsibility. Rememberyou can purchase your discounted ticket atthe ITT office located in the Arts and CraftsBuilding 4472. Current membership andsigned permission slip is needed for thisactivity. There are limited seats available onthe bus. Sign up early. Please call 202-767-4003 for more information.

Poetry/Rap NightAug. 23 | 7-9 p.m. | Youth Center | 9-18

years oldDo you write poetry or rap? Are you will-

ing to share your thoughts with others thrua poem or music? Join us for an evening ofwriting and sharing with your peers. Pleasecall 202-767-4003 for more information.

Skydive DelmarvaAug. 24 | 6 a.m.-7 p.m. | Laurel, DE | Ages

18 & upOutdoor Recreation is going skydiving! A

Tandem is the fastest and easiest way for youto make your first skydive. Tandem Skydiv-

ing utilizes a dual harness parachute. TheTandem instructor wears the parachute andthe student is connected to the instructor.You exit the aircraft from around 14,000 feet,guided during the entire jump by the Tan-dem instructor. $35 for transportation fee.

Tandem Jumps: E-1-E-4 ($180)E-5-E-8($190), E-9-O5($200)Non-military Participants: Tandem

($225) Must not exceed 240lbs www.skydi-vedelmarva.com Please call 202-767-9136for more information.

Hike through Great Falls ParkAug. 24 | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. | Great Falls Na-

tional Park | Sign up by Aug. 15 | E1-E-6Single Unaccompanied Active Duty Military

Enjoy one of the most beautiful sightsin the Washington DC Metropolitan area!Liberty is going on a day of hiking throughGreat Falls Park located just outside ofMcLean, VA along the Potomac River.

Please call 202-685-1802 for more infor-mation.

Youth Sponsorship and MonthlyBirthday Celebration

Aug. 24 | 7-8 p.m. | Youth Center | 9-18years old

Join the JBAB Youth Center Staff for ourMonthly Birthday Celebration. If your birth-day is in August 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 to you. Come andmeet fellow members and hear what theyhave to say about our programming, tripsand activities. Please call 202-767-4003 formore information.

Pizza Cooking ClassAugust 20 | 5:30 p.m. | Enterprise Hall

Kitchen | E1-E-6 Single Unaccompanied Ac-tive Duty Military

Learn how to create your favorite pizzafrom scratch with a special guest instructor.Please call 202-685-1802 formore information.

Women’s Equality Day LuncheonAug. 22 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Tuskegee

Room, Bolling ClubTheme: Celebrating Women’s Right to

Vote Guest Speaker: Maryland State Sena-tor Katherine A. Klausmeier.

$20 for non-members and $18 for mem-bers. Reservations are required Aug. 21.Please call 202- 767-7710

Reggaefest featuring Stable RootsAug. 23 | 6 p.m. | Slip Inn Bar & GrillLet’s get together and feel alright… Join

us for our most popular event of the year!A special performance by the reggae bandStable Roots, playing all of your reggae fa-vorites to keep the dance floor packed allnight long! Visit http://www.myspace.com/stablerootsproductions1.

Please call 202-767-1371 for more infor-mation.

End of Summer Pool PartyAug. 23 | 7:30 p.m. | JBAB Pool | E1-E-6

Single Unaccompanied Active Duty MilitarySummer is coming to an end, so go out

with a big splash at the JBAB Pool with somefood, fun and good times! Please call 202-685-1802 for more information.

Super Smash Bros. TournamentAug. 29 | 6 p.m. | Liberty Center | E1-E-6

Single Unaccompanied Active Duty MilitaryIt’s the ultimate Battle Royale with your

favorite Nintendo Characters in SuperSmash Bros. Tournament. Last man stand-ing gets a Liberty prize bundle. Please call202-685-1802 for more information.

Boss and BuddyAug. 30 | 3:30-5:30 p.m. | WASP LoungeFollow up that monthly promotion cere-

mony by taking your boss to the Club for Bossand Buddy night. Our Club Members enjoya FREE buffet; cost for non-members is $10.Please call 202-563-8400 formore information.

Video Game Tournament WeekendAug. 30-31| 7-9 p.m. | Youth Center | 9-18

years oldGet your team of two together to be the

best inXbox,Wii or Play Station 3 competition!Please call 202-767-4003 formore information.

Flag FootballStarts: Sept. 16Deadline to sign up: Sept. 12Flag Football is starting up for the year!

It will be played on the football field locatedby the running track.

Volunteers Needed!Runner’s Expo and Packet Pick-up: Sept.

12-13 Navy-Air Force Half Marathon andNavy 5 Miler: Sept. 14 For more informationor to register as a volunteer, visit www.na-vyairforcehalfmarathon.com.

Download the FREE “ABSalute” Appavailable for Android and iPhone

The Warfighter & Family Readiness Mar-keting Department has recently developedand produced a free smartphone applica-tion, bringing its resources to customersand employees on amobile platform at JointBase Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB).

“ABSalute” is a fast and easy-to-use ap-plication designed to allow quick accessto events and programs while on the go.Download the app at the Google Play orApple App Stores and receive the latest in-formation about Morale, Welfare and Rec-reation (MWR), as well as Warfighter andFamily Readiness programs.

The app features:• Facility finder including hours of oper-

ation, direct phone listings, directions andGPS capabilities

• Upcoming special events and programsthat can be added directly to your personalsmartphone calendar

• Outdoor Recreation and Capital CoveMarina equipment and boat rentals

• Full dining facility menus for the Bol-ling Club, Potomac Lanes EATZ, Slip Inn Barand Grill and Furnari Restaurant

• Quick links to the Navy-Air Force HalfMarathon and Navy 5 Miler website, CNICJBAB website, Naval District Washington(NDW) Facebook page and the current edi-tion of the 411 magazine

• Facility and Event Photos• Push notifications to alert users with

the most current informationPerfect for iPhone and Andriod devices.

Feel free to email us any suggestions on howwecanbetter enhance theMWRABSalute app.

MWR Calendar

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For more news from other bases around theWashington, D.C. area,

visit www.dcmilitary.com.

BY AMAANI LYLEAMERICAN FORCES PRESS SERVICE

FORT MEADE, Md. - Officials from theDefense Information Systems Agency todaydescribed plans to reduce operating coststhrough the use of expanded voice-over in-ternet protocol.

DISA official CindyMoran called the pro-posed changes a milestone toward enhanc-ing the joint information environment con-necting war fighters. Users long tethered todesk phones and computer screens wouldinstead receive tablets or laptops with tele-phone applications as part of their software.

“It just becomes an application on yourcomputer instead of handing you a suitcasefull of different devices to do work that canall be done on your computer,” Moran said.

Cost as well as convenience and practi-

cality play a significant role in the shift, of-ficials said.

“An IP telephone to sit on a desktop to-day can cost anywhere from $300-500 atelephone, depending on capabilities … di-rectories and what the features are,” Moranexplained. “A soft phone is $50 – from thesame vendor.”

For telecommuters who only need aheadset and a $50 licensing fee for the soft-ware, the decision makes financial sense toDISA officials.

“The savings to the department for thatperson who may not need a desktop tele-phone is significant,” Moran said.

DISA officials described their plans at aForecast to Industry Day event here, and saythey intend to roll out the pilot of unifiedcapabilities, including Outlook Exchange,desktop and phone switches in the comingmonths.

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CATHOLIC SERVICESReconciliation

Sunday 9 a.m. Chapel Center

RosarySunday 9:10 a.m. Chapel Center

MassTuesday 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

Washington, D.C. to a path just outside thewalls of the Washington Navy Yard alongthe Potomac River. Through the end of Au-gust, visitors can access the museums of theWashington Navy Yard through the TaylorBuilding which houses the Cold War Gal-lery or the 11th and O St. gate to the yard.The Display Ship Barry, National Museum

of the United States Navy and ColdWar Gal-lery are open Tuesday through Sunday from9 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.weekends.

NHHC’s mission is to collect, preserve,and make available the artifacts, docu-ments, art and knowledge that promotenaval history and heritage’s relevancy forpresent and future generations to remindAmerica of the need to maintain a strongNavy to protect its citizens, their freedoms,and the global maritime commons.

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