Joint Base Journal Vol. 5, No. 24 June 20, 2014 News and information for and about the premier Joint Base and its region

www.facebook.com/jointbase Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling www.cnic.navy.mil/jbab Happy 239th Birthday - U.S. Army Navy, District of Columbia firefighters, Coast Guard and police pull five from river

By Joseph P. Cirone Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Public Affairs “Glad to hear all made it safe. I can still hear Firefighters andC oast Guards- men from Joint Base Anacostia- her screams when I close my eyes.” Bolling (JBAB) and the District of Sue Gregory, a JBAB social media user Columbia (D.C.) police and fire departments rescued two people from the Potomac River June 16. Three good samaritans from gine Company 41, Tower Ladder aboard was taken in tow by an JBAB were also pulled from the Company 21 and Battalion 41, MPD boat and safely moored at a river by the rescue forces, accord- along with Hazmat Company 43 nearby marina. ing to sources at the scene. from the adjacent Naval Research A male Air Force lieutenant col- JBAB-based Coast Guard Sta- Laboratory, responded to the onel, a female retired Navy com- tion Washington and Naval Dis- scene and found the five people in mander, and a male DOD civilian trict Washington Fire and Emer- the water. employee, who were all on land at gency Services (NDW F&ES) per- The two rescued people in- JBAB saw the distressed boaters sonnel teamed with D.C. Fire and cluded an adult male and an adult and entered the water to provide Emergency Medical Services (D.C. assistance, until the rescue boats FEMS) and Metropolitan Police female. Both were initially aboard a boat operating on the river. The arrived. Department (MPD) boats to per- Four other people were rescued female was taken to a local hospi- U.S. Navy photo by Robert W. Mitchell form the rescues off JBAB’s shore- from the Potomac River earlier in line at approximately 6:20 p.m. tal for further evaluation and treat- the day. NDW F&ES Engine Com- Naval District Washington Fire and Emergency Services Engine Company JBAB-based Coast Guard Res- ment. The male was evaluated at 41 stands ready at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) to respond to its cue response boat 29107, four the scene and released from the next emergency call, someplace within the National Capital Region. JBAB DOD Police units, F&ES En- JBAB marina. The boat they were See rescue, Page 2 Joint Base Youth Center takes extra step to screen players By Robert W. Mitchell YSF operatesunder supervi- Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling sion of a JBAB’s Child Develop- Public Affairs ment Centers (CDC), which pro- The Youth Sports and Fitness vides a range of activities, such (YSF) program at Joint Base Ana- as outdoor/indoor playgrounds, costia-Bolling (JBAB) has military art-and-crafts activities in a youths take a physical examina- classroom setting and sports pro- tion before participating in high grams, all geared toward youth impact and very competitive growth and development. The sport activities. CDCs provide services under the According to YSF Deputy Di- direction of the Child Youth and rector Ricardo Bailey, youth ac- Services Program (CYSP) led by tivities like the traveling baseball CYSP Director Darrilyn Young. and basketball teams are more The YSF operates out of the intense and are more demand- JBAB Youth Center offering a va- ing physically than the sports riety of activities. It provides de- activities played in one location. velopmental sports like baseball Because of that, Bailey says the in three categories: tee-ball (five youths are thoroughly screened and six-year-olds), machine- U.S. Navy photo by Robert W. Mitchell to assess their physical condi- tions before being allowed to Young basketball player looks for help from his teammate on the court at the youth center at Joint Base participate. See youth, Page 9 Anacostia-Bolling.

INSIDE Joint Base auto Depth of Children read over hobby shop hosts brotherhood 2,000 books in 30 Father’s Day shown during “Full days during Joint Open House Throttle” funeral Base Read-a-Thon Page 3 Page 6 Page 7 2 Friday, June 20, 2014 Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Joint Base Journal Happy 239th Birthday Army!

By George Markfelder has influenced the nation and the JFHQ-NCR/MDW Public Affairs world,” said Carson. “We have come from a small national force Senior Army leaders held the consisting of state militias with first-of-many ceremonies sched- citizen Soldiers, to a force of 89 uled around the world commemo- divisions in 1944, which liberated rating the Army’s 239th birthday, the nations of Europe then living June 14, and celebrated this year’s under Nazi tyranny; to the all-vol- theme - “America’s Army: Our Pro- unteer force that has adapted to fession.” the changing face of warfare, and Under Secretary of the Army has fought our nation’s longest Brad Carson delivered the key- war, during the past 13 years.” note address during an event June Carson added that as the Army 8, sponsored by the National De- manages the change needed to fense University, and conducted meet the demands of the 21st cen- in the historic Roosevelt Hall Ro- tury, it is imperative that leaders tunda at the National War Col- continue to hold true to Army val- lege on the Fort McNair portion of ues, preserve readiness and main- Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. tain trust and confidence with our Carson commented how Soldiers Soldiers, families, civilians and the today continue the service to the American public. nation at the same level of selfless Students and faculty assigned dedication once provided by those to the National Defense Univer- Soldiers from the “Greatest Gen- sity were present at the ceremony, eration,” during World War II. along with many family members. Throughout the ceremony, Car- Soldiers from the U.S. Army Mili- son spoke on the idea of looking tary District of Washington’s 3d forward, while also reflecting on U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Illustration courtesy of the U.S. Army Center of Military History the past and the sacrifices made in Guard), provided ceremonial sup- the last 239 years. port during the ceremony with This painting depicts New England army volunteers and militias clash with British soldiers at Breed’s Hill June “Our beginnings in 1775 may performances by their Fife and 17, 1775, during the American Revolution. June 14 marks the 239th birthday of the U.S. Army, which was have been humble, but even then Drum Corps and Drill Team solo- formed when the Continental Congress authorized enlistment of riflemen to serve the United Colonies for one and certainly ever since, our Army ists. year, according to the Center for Military History. Army releases new children’s e-book rescue n continued from 1 By Ganesa Robinson Cara Embry, the illustrator IMCOM Public Affairs of the e-Book, said that her goal pany 752, based in Carderock, Maryland, assisted Montgom- In celebration of the Army’s was to make the illustrations fun, contemporary and fresh, similar ery County, Maryland and Fair- 239th birthday, the Army an- fax County, Virginia Fire-Rescue to what you might see in a televi- nounced the release of a chil- and U.S. Park Police personnel dren’s electronic book titled, sion show for kids. in rescuing the people from the “Happy Birthday U.S. Army!” “The idea was to create a river near Carderock. which is now available online. children’s book that made the In addition to performing Child, Youth and School Ser- characters appear to be stickers, rescues, fight fires, mitigate hazardous materials incidents vices, a division of the U.S. Army because children love that they and provide emergency medi- Installation Management Com- are bright and whimsical,” she explained. cal services at naval installa- mand, first developed the book tions, NDW F&ES personnel of- During the week leading up to in 2008 as a result of a directive ten assist local communities in from the Secretary of the Army the Army’s 239th birthday, and providing those same essential to involve children in the Child throughout the month of June, services in order to save lives Development Centers with the Child Development Centers will and property. Army’s birthday. host readings where Army lead- Edward Griffin, acting divi- ers and community public fig- sion chief, marketing, IMCOM, ures will read the “Happy Birth- believes the new design will reso- day U.S. Army!” book to children nate with children and leverag- across the Army. ing technology by creating the e- While the books are aimed Book will make a greater impact. primarily for children, the intent “We’re excited about the new is for the entire family to get in- design and taking the Army birth- volved and use the book as an day book to a digital platform,” opportunity to learn and talk said Griffin. “We serve Army fami- about their parent’s role in the lies around the world; our intent Army community. Both Pratt and Photo Illustration by Book Illustrator Cary Embry McGrath believe that it is impor- was to find a cost-effective way The first Army Children’s e-book helps children better understand Army to provide our geographically- tant to recognize that Soldiers are dispersed families access. We ac- history and their roles in the greater Army Family. The book is available moms and dads, and hope that complished this through the de- online at www.armymwr.com/birthday-book. Army families will take advantage velopment of the e-Book.” of the online version to read it to Services. Pratt explains that their “We’re really excited that we Griffin added that, “Army chil- their children. intent was to develop a book to can now reach more children, es- dren are some of the most tech- The “Happy Birthday U.S. help children better understand pecially those located outside of savvy children in the world. It’s Army!” book is free and available our vision to be able to connect the importance of what their par- a garrison. They’ll be able to ac- online for download at the Army with them in new and exciting ents do in the Army, and what it cess the e-Book and learn about MWR website, www.armymwr. ways in the future, as well.” means to be a part of the Army the Army’s rich history,” said com/birthday-book, and on the The “Happy Birthday U.S. Family. Pratt. “We live in a visual society. Army OneSource website, un- Army!” book is the fourth chil- The newly-designed book in- We knew that if we wanted chil- der the Child, Youth, and School dren’s book written by Mary El- cludes all new bright, colorful il- dren to pick up the book and keep Services section, www.myarmyo- len Pratt and co-written by Don- lustrations that bring the charac- their attention, then we’d have to nesource.com/ChildYouthand- na M. McGrath, both employees ters to life and tells the Army his- create pictures that children can SchoolServices/ArmyBirthday/ of Army Child, Youth and School tory through the eyes of a child. connect with.” default.aspx. Joint Base Journal Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Friday, June 20, 2014 3 Joint Base auto hobby shop hosts Father’s Day Open House

By Robert W. Mitchell Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Public Affairs Inspecting a car’s transmis- sion, exercising a little corrosion control under an off-road truck and removing all four wheels from a sport utility vehicle are some of the many auto mainte- nance activities fathers and sons performed at the Father’s Day Open House held at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling’s (JBAB) Auto Hobby Shop. The open house marks the first event of its kind to be held at the JBAB Auto Hobby Shop, ac- cording to shop supervisor, Wain Mitcheltree. “We are having this to let more people know about us and the services that are available to them,” he said. Some people throughout the installation are not aware that an auto hobby shop exists on JBAB, according to Mitcheltree. He said he hopes that the open house and other events like this will change that and increase public aware- ness. “We were looking for ways to get the word out and let people know where we are. We were ap- proved for a little extra funding to U.S. Navy photos by Robert W. Mitchell get some food and refreshments,” Air Force Maj. Aaron Lapp, a Colorado Springs, Co. native and his son watch auto hobby shop supervisor Wain Mitcheltree top-off fluid levels on Lapp’s he said. Mitchelltree also explained minivan during the Father’s Day Open House hosted by the Auto Hobby Shop at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB). the auto shop agreed to cover the costs of the extra fluids needed In addition to the free fluid “They give you all the tools you to provide free top-off servicing top-offs, the auto shop open need. The auto hobby shop is a for customers during the open house provided customers with good place to be,” he said. house. free car safety inspections, a tour Yemaiel came to the shop dur- “We worked out the cost of the of the facility and refreshments ing the open house to touch up extra fluids into our budget. We including hot dogs, hamburgers the under belly of his truck with did that because a lot of people and hot and cold beverages. black primer to protect it against need it. Some of them can’t afford JBAB employee Arthur Yemai- the spread of rust and corrosion. to go off base and so we did that el, an avid outdoorsman and off- “They [the auto manufacturer] to help them out,” he said. road explorer, applauded the auto put very little in the joints,” ex- Air Force pilot Maj. Aar- hobby shop’s effort to increase plained Yemaiel. “So every year on Lapp, a native of Colorado public awareness of its location I put more and when you go into Springs, Co., came to the auto and the services it provides. the wilderness the sand or what- hobby shop with his son to have “I always come here. It is an ever, the elements just chip it the oil and transmission fluid lev- excellent place to work on your away. When I am finished, the els of his Honda Odyssey minivan car as opposed to working at the bottom of the truck is going to be topped-off. house where you get all dirty and all black,” he said. “I am going to adjust the cool- upset the neighbors. I come here, With his father, uncle and ant level and then replace the make friends and the crew here is brother pushing his car forward, power-steering fluid because it’s very helpful,” said Yemaiel. Dominick Gibson steered his sil- Retired Army veteran Frank Gibson (left) and his sons Dominick (center) pretty dirty,” Mitcheltree said Yemaiel said the JBAB auto hob- and Pedro (right) inspect a car’s transmission during the Father’s Day while working under the hood of by shop is valuable in helping peo- Lapp’s minivan. ple perform routine maintenance. See auto, Page 9 Open House at the Auto Hobby Shop at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling.

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By Jim Goodwin lating them on their success dova consider themselves Pentagram Editor and service and advising “average” Marines. Regard- them to “wear these chev- less, they both advise other Cpl. Tahira Lawrence rons well, Marine.” Marines to never settle for thought she was simply do- “I had tears in my eyes,” the bare minimum stan- ing “my job” when she won said Cordova, a Victorville, dards, and more impor- Henderson Hall’s Marine Calif., native. The 21-year- tantly, never sell themselves of the Quarter competition old, three-year Marine was short in their abilities to earlier this year. recovering from a broken reach their full potential. When the 19-year-old ankle when she took the “I wasn’t the best Marine; Chicago native was meri- physical fitness and com- I didn’t stand out,” said Cor- toriously promoted to her bat fitness test as part of the dova. “I was the complete current rank in a surprise quarterly board. underdog at the [meritori- promotion ceremony last Cordova took second ous] board. But I went in month, she was shocked. place at the board, while there with confidence. All “I thought what I was do- Lawrence took first place. my hard work paid off.” ing, everybody was doing,” Promotions in the mili- “You have to find oppor- said Lawrence, who serves tary are common, but in tunities, nothing’s just go- as an administration clerk at the Marine Corps, merito- ing to fall in your lap,” said the Adjutant’s Office, Head- rious promotions are cov- Department of Defense Photo by Pentagram Staff Photographer Rachel Larue Lawrence. “If you actually quarters and Service Battal- eted achievements earned want something, you have ion on the Henderson Hall through competitive se- Cpl. Tahira Lawrence (left) and Cpl. Arlene Cordova, both assigned to Headquarters and Ser- to work; nobody’s going to portion of Joint Base Myer- lection boards, top-notch vice Battalion on the Henderson Hall portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, pose for a remind you or ask you to do Henderson Hall. performance and proven photograph at Henderson Hall June 5. Both Marines were meritoriously to their current ranks it. No one can help you get Even more surprising leadership potential, ac- and were recognized by the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, during a towards your goals if they was when she received a cording to guidance listed promotion ceremony May 2. don’t know what you’re try- hand-written note signed by in volume two of the Marine ing to work for.” none other than the Corps’ Corps Promotion Manual. qualified Marines in recog- my go-to Marine within her or retired Marines and their Cordova plans on re- top leader, Gen. James F. Even rarer are meritorious enlisting for another four nition of outstanding lead- section and my CONAD as a families,” said Barclay in an Amos, commandant of the promotions directly from a years of service in order to ership and performance,” whole.” email. Marine Corps. general officer: command- complete a tour of duty as a Both Lawrence and fel- ers and commanding gen- according to the order. Likewise, Lawrence’s and For Cordova and Law- Marine Security Guard. After low Marine Cpl. Arlene Cor- erals cannot promote more In other words, only the Cordova’s success is indica- rence, the promotion is that, she plans on leaving dova, the customer service than one percent of all lance best of the best are selected tive of the service and sup- unique and memorable, not the Corps in order to study noncommissioned officer- corporals to the rank of cor- for such a promotion: Cor- port Henderson Hall pro- just because of the com- medicine, she said. Mean- in-charge at the battalion’s poral - the first noncommis- dova’s officer-in-charge, vides to the some 2,000 Ma- mandant’s congratulatory while, Lawrence would like Consolidated Administra- sioned officer rank in the Chief Warrant Officer 4 Mi- rines who work throughout letters, but also because to serve as a drill instructor- tion Office (CONAD), were Marine Corps - per Marine chael A. Barclay, charac- the National Capital Region, both have a family history a duty that would allow her promoted during a formal Corps Order P1400.32D. terized Cordova as having according to Barclay. of military service: their Ma- to train Marine recruits at ceremony May 2. Both were Further, the commandant of “professionalism.of a more “We pride ourselves on rines’ fathers served in the Parris Island, S.C. She plans presented personal letters the Marine Corps may pro- senior and seasoned Ma- providing any support need- Corps. on making the Marine Corps signed by Amos congratu- mote “.exceptionally well- rine. She quickly became ed to all active duty, reserve Still, Lawrence and Cor- a career. Joint Base Journal Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Friday, June 20, 2014 5 Old amphitheater renamed in honor of civil war Soldier

By Julia LeDoux Union dead.. Pentagram Staff Writer “Today is a day to me- morialize and honor not The Old Amphitheater at just those who perished in Arlington National Cemetery the service of their country has a new name. during the Civil War, but all During a ceremony May who have fallen in combat 30, the amphitheater was re- throughout our history, pro- named in honor of James R. tecting a nation united,” he Tanner in conjunction with said. “It was on this spot 105 the annual Sons of Union years ago today that the Sons Veterans of the Civil War of Union Veterans shoul- Decoration Day observance. dered the responsibility for “This dedication not only planning and executing Dec- symbolizes the connection oration Day services for their to our rich heritage to gen- fathers in the Grand Army of erations yet to come, but also the Republic.” embraces the selfless sacri- Griffin explained that the fice of our military members, SOUV has held observances past, present and future, and in honor of Memorial Day at all the heroes who forever the amphitheater since 1909, rest here in these hallowed partnering with the Army grounds,” said Executive Di- to dedicate and rename the rector of Army National Mili- venue in Tanner’s honor. tary Cemeteries Patrick K. Representatives of the Hallinan. Department of Defense Photo by Pentagram Staff Photographer Rachel Larue Ladies of the Grand Army of Tanner, who served as Arlington National Cemetery Command Sgt. Maj. Brenda Curfman, left, and Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief, Sons of Union the Republic, the Military Or- a corporal in the 82nd New der of the Loyal Legion of the York Infantry, lost both his Veterans of the Civil War Eugene G. Mortorff unveil the marker with the new name of the Old Amphitheater May 30. The am- United States and the Asso- legs during the Second Battle phitheater was renamed the James Tanner Amphitheater. ciation of Oldest Inhabitants of Bull Run in Manassas, Va., of Washington, D.C., also in August of 1862. linan. of the cemetery in 1912. ton, D.C., Oct. 21, 1927, and Chesapeake, Sons of Union provided remarks during the “After the war, this Tanner would spend the “He believed the recon- is buried in Section 2, grave Veterans of the Civil War, ex- ceremony. wounded warrior became a rest of his life advocating for ciliation of the nation was 877, at Arlington. plained that May 30 was the The U.S. Army Brass stenographer and was pres- veterans and lobbied Con- an important step forward in Richard Griffin, event co- day set aside in 1868 by Gen. Quintet performed rendi- ent at both President Abra- gress for the charter which the 1900s and campaigned ordinator and commander John Logan, commander-in- tions of ‘Hail Columbia, ham Lincoln’s death bed established the American for the creation of the Con- of Lincoln-Cushing Camp chief of the Grand Army of Happy Land” and “Amazing and at the trial of the Lincoln Red Cross in 1904. He was federate section at Arlington No.. 2, Department of the the Republic, to honor the Grace.” conspirators. He didn’t let his present when the corner- National Cemetery,” said disability stand in the way of stone of the Confederate Me- Hallinan. helping others,” said Hal- morial was laid in Section 16 Tanner died in Washing- 6 Friday, June 20, 2014 Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Joint Base Journal Depth of brotherhood shown during “Full Throttle” funeral for fallen firefighter, avid motorcyclist

By Joseph P. Cirone impact on their planned travel in Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling the area, JBAB’s public affairs of- Public Affairs fice pre-alerted the media to the situation and its reason. STAFFORD, Va. - The depth of From its position near the front the fire service brotherhood was portion of the procession, JBAB shown during the two-day full hon- public affairs personnel provided ors funeral for a fallen hero fire- the broadcast media with real- fighter and avid motorcyclist on time updates on the procession’s June 5 and 6. progress, for relay to listeners and Many hundreds of people paid viewers. tribute to Fire Department Battal- With hundreds of vehicles and ion Chief John McDonald, 54, who their occupants stopped along passed away while on duty in the early morning on May 30. area roadways, which were tem- McDonald began his firefighting porarily blocked by additional po- career in 1974, while still a teenager, lice and fire department vehicles as a volunteer with the Stafford Vol- and personnel, traffic reports ex- unteer Fire Department (SVFD) in plained that the procession was Stafford, Virginia. the cause of the road closures and He served four years in the U.S. delays on secondary roads to its Navy as a boatswain’s mate, most listening audience. of which was aboard the destroyer During the long procession’s USS Caron (DD-970), during which travel,Washington’s WTOP News time he earned a sea service deploy- Radio took the extraordinary and ment award. rare step of diverting from its McDonald became a paid fire- normal traffic report format, by fighter with the Naval District ending each of the traffic reports, Washington (NDW) Fire and Emer- spaced 10 minutes apart, honoring gency Services in July 1984. At the McDonald, using information sup- time of his death, he was assigned U.S. Navy photos by Joseph P. Cirone plied by JBAB public affairs, men- to the Central Battalion, headquar- Members of the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services (DC FEMS) Emerald Society Pipe tioning his name and telling the tered at Joint Base Anacostia-Bol- Band plays somber music during the memorial service for Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling-based Fire Battalion radio audience about his volunteer ling (JBAB), in the nation’s capital. and paid firefighting work, serving During his career, McDonald Chief John McDonald, held on June 6. DC FEMS was among a large number of organizations and individuals that the military, the National Capital helped save at least seven lives and quickly stepped up, offering assistance and showing the depth of the depth of the brotherhood that exists in Region, its residents and visitors. mentored many rookie firefighters. the fire service. Many people exited their ve- Immediately after word was re- hicles and lined the streets, and ceived of McDonald’s death, sup- neral with honors, and a high in- some even saluted and placed port from a number of organiza- tensity event. their hands over their hearts as the tions began. McDonald served as vice presi- procession passed. JBAB’s Senior Chaplain, Navy dent of the Northern Virginia Cmdr. Wesley Sloat, provided com- chapter of the Fire and Iron Mo- Honors, prevention fort and aid to McDonald’s family torcycle Club, which consists of and preparedness and co-workers, for example. firefighters, emergency medical NDW Acting Deputy Fire Chief technicians and paramedics who NDW and SVFD firefighters Mike Murray, interfaced with, and are also motorcyclists. His motor- served as casket guards during stuck close to McDonald’s family, cycle, club vest and helmet were the viewing. Montgomery County ensuring that they received the aid on display at his viewing. and firefighters from other depart- and information that they needed Volunteers from the National ments served as door greeters, es- and that their wishes were honored. Fallen Firefighters Foundation’s corts and in other roles, as needed. The Montgomery County, Mary- Local Assistance State Team NDW Department of Defense land Fire and Rescue Department (LAST) in Virginia assisted NDW police officers, many based at quickly stepped up to offer any and and SVFD fire officials in the com- JBAB, and SVFD firefighters pro- all aid needed by NDW, SVFD and plex planning of the memorial ser- vided honor guard units during the the McDonald family. vice. church service. Offers from many other fire de- According to the National Fall- A member of the Montgomery County, Maryland Fire and Rescue Depart- U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard partments soon followed, showing en Firefighters Foundation, LAST ment Honor Guard strikes a fire bell during the memorial service for Joint Sailors provided military honors at the solidarity and strong brother- is a collaborative effort with the Base Anacostia-Bolling-based Fire Battalion Chief John McDonald, held on the cemetery internment. The D.C. hood that exists in the fire service, U.S. Department of Justice that June 6. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue was among a large number FEMS Emerald Society provided its nationwide. has developed the resources and Pipe Band for both venues. District of Columbia (D.C.) Fire provides the training to assist in of organizations and individuals that quickly stepped up, offering assis- Personnel from the Centerville and Emergency Medical Services the event of a line-of-duty death. tance and showing the depth of the depth of the brotherhood that exists Volunteer Fire Department (Fair- (FEMS) offered to provide its exper- Its primary objective is to provide in the fire service. fax County, Virginia), Mountain tise and assist NDW in performing assistance and comfort to the fam- View Volunteer Fire and Safety expedited, after normal work-hours ily and fire department. from multiple jurisdictions in the the two-day period of memorial Association (Stafford County, Vir- repairs to the Central Battalion’s The detailed planning and calls region, who specialize in the com- service events and for NDW, the ginia) and the volunteer Friend- Tower Ladder, to ensure that it was for resources needed to ensure a mand and control of large-scale or day after as well, to allow its fire- ship Fire Association (District of in top shape to play a central role in successful memorial service took complex incidents or events. fighters to pay respects after the Columbia) staffed canteen units the memorial service. many hours and long days, be- To serve as the hub for commu- loss of a child by one of its para- at each of the three memorial ser- NDW firefighters and lead- ginning the day that McDonald nications and coordination of the medics. vice venues (viewing, church ser- ers took extraordinary actions to passed. vast resources, logistical, adminis- The D.C.-based media also vice and internment), to ensure procure the repair parts needed, Nearly two dozen people from trative and public/media informa- played an important role in the ex- attendees had ready access to re- including performing an 11 p.m. JBAB, NDW, SVFD and LAST were tional needs, the Stafford County ecution of the funeral. freshments and remained proper- parts run to a Virginia supplier. involved in the development of the (Virginia) Emergency Operations With a large motorcycle es- ly hydrated, to prevent a medical Personnel from JBAB’s vehicle fleet Incident Action Plan for the me- Center was activated and staffed. cort, consisting of Department of emergency from occurring. repair facility provided support as morial service. Firefighters and equipment Defense police, as well as police Due to the large number of needed and assistance in ensuring The LAST Team activated the from Montgomery County, Ft. De- from Stafford County and Prince people at each venue, ambulances that the parts procurement would National Capital Region’s Inci- trick and Ft. Meade in Maryland; William County, Virginia, and were present, in the event emer- be funded. dent Management Team (IMT) Joint Base Ft. Myer-Henderson members of the Fire and Iron Mo- gency medical services were re- to execute the complex plan for Hall and Ft. Belvior in Virginia torcycle Club leading a large pro- quired. Not an ordinary funeral the memorial while allowing all backfilled NDW firehouses, while cession from the church service in Showing appreciation for all of SVFD Fire Chief Dave Luckett, NDW and SVFD personnel the the City of Manassas (Prince Wil- Stafford, Virginia to Quantico Na- the work performed by the large explained that the memorial ser- opportunity to fully participate in liam County, Virginia) and Stafford tional Cemetery, the region’s busy number of people involved in the vice and tribute to McDonald, a the memorial service so that they County Fire and Rescue (SCFR) roadways were severely impacted planning, support and execution 40-year veteran of the volunteer could begin the healing and griev- resources backfilled SVFD’s fire- during a traditionally busy, high- of the funeral, McDonald’s wife, department, was planned to be ing process without the burden of house, to ensure proper fire pro- volume travel day and time. Theresa, said, “My family and I “full throttle, with all of the bells operational tasks. tection, rescue and the provision Recognizing the potential ire want to thank you from the bot- and whistles” of a full-honors fire The IMT is a task force made of quality emergency medical ser- of motorists who were unaware tom of our hearts for this wonder- department funeral; a military fu- up of well-seasoned personnel vices was maintained throughout of the planned procession and its ful tribute to his life.” Joint Base Journal Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Friday, June 20, 2014 7 Children read over 2,000 books in 30 days during Joint Base Read-a-Thon

By Robert W. Mitchell Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Public Affairs In an effort to improve child literacy while boosting interest in book reading overall, the Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) Child Development Center (CDC) held its first read-a-thon drawing several children and parents to the event. “One of our goals [at the CDC] is to have a partnership with the parents of the children where they are active in their child’s reading development,” said read-a- thon organizer, Cecillia Kitson. Kitson, who is also a CDC training and curriculum specialist, said the “Wild About Reading” read-a-thon achieved that goal. “It really caused parents to get more in- volved in their child’s reading. They were really excited to participate,” she said. CDC’s initial goal for the read-a-thon was for readers to finish 500 books over a four-week period. But children and their parents read more than four times that amount as more people signed up, accord- ing to Kitson. “It even got a little competitive,” she said. Collectively, read-a-thon participants read 2,151 books during the 30-day period, according to Kitson. Navy Lt. Shaka Thorne, an attorney at JBAB, said he enjoyed being a part of the read-a-thon with his daughter because it encouraged them to spend quality time to- U.S. Navy photos by Robert W. Mitchell gether for a great cause. Organizers Pearl Loftlin (left) and Cecillia Kitson (right) near a collage of tags with the readers’ names and titles of the 2,151 books read “It provided an opportunity for us to sit during the “Wild About Reading,” read-a-thon at the Child Development Center at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling. down and read together, which is what we should be doing already. Any excuse for us to read more, is a good thing,” Thorne said. Thorne and his daughter read several books during the read-a-thon including the “Gingerbread Man” and the paperback version of the Disney movie, “Frozen.” His daughter recommended that book, he said. “We really had a good time reading the books during the read-a-thon,” Thorne said. The CDC chose a safari theme for the read-a-thon to attract more people to the event, according to training and curricu- lum specialist, Pearl Loftlin who also orga- nized the event. “I found the ‘Wild About Reading’ idea online and I thought it would be great way to get everyone excited about reading,” she said. Child Development Center teachers Sharon Walton (left), Sheree Baldwin (center) and Fran- Loftlin enjoyed hosting an activity that, Children at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling’s cis Gilbert (right) and their students participated the “Wild About Reading” read-a-thon at she says, proved to be fun and meaningful Child Development Center look at a chart Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB). for both parents and children. to see how many books they read with help “It was a lot of fun gathering and creat- from Children Youth and Services Program ing the materials for the read-a-thon,” she Director Darrilyn Young. said. During the read-a-thon, the reading tles were on zebra animal tags and pineap- progress was documented on log sheets ple fruit tags. And for the preschool group, provided by teachers at the CDC. Once names and book titles were on elephant the logs were complete, the center posted animal tags and coconut fruit tags. the names of the readers and the titles of Kitson said the overall interest in the the books read on tags with safari animals event has had a positive impact on the and fruit. The tags were put on display military and civilian community at JBAB. throughout the center. The children were grouped into dif- “A lot of people came back to the center ferent categories designated by a specific to express their happiness with the read-a- animal and a specific fruit. Infants (who thon,” she said. had books read to them) had their names The read-a-thon had a positive impact and titles of books read placed on animal on the reading abilities of the children who tags with monkey faces and fruit tags with participated, according to Loftlin said. She bananas. For the pre-toddler group, their said looks forward to setting up another names and book titles were on tags with read-a-thon in the future. Hundreds of “Wild About Reading” read-a-thon animal and fruit tags fill a bulletin board in meerkat faces and tags with mango fruit. “It was great having this for the kids,” the lobby of the Child Development Center at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling. For the toddler group, names and book ti- she said. 8 Friday, June 20, 2014 Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Joint Base Journal NFL players thank America’s military

By Staff Sgt. Jennifer C. Johnson JFHQ-NCR/MDW Public Affairs A rainy day didn’t stop more than 100 service members stationed in the National Capital Region from coming out to meet the Washington Redskins during an event hosted by the team at their training camp in Ashburn, Va. USO of Metropolitan Washington-Balti- more partnered with the Washington Red- skins Charitable Foundation allowing the military members the opportunity to watch the Skins practice, have lunch, meet the players and take photos. “This was by far the best event that I have attended in my Army career so far,” said Pvt. John C. Mulloy, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Soldier. “It was a lot of fun seeing all the players and reminiscing on my own football career.” “I think it is important for organizations like the Washington Redskins to show their appreciation for all our active duty military members,” said Caroline Ketzler, USO-Met- ro entertainment specialist. “USO-Metro was excited to help facilitate that. We are excited to help the Redskins continue their focus on military outreach.” The Redskins Charitable Foundation uti- lizes the assets of the team and its corporate and community partners to make a positive and measurable impact on youth develop- ment in the greater Washington, D.C. region Department of Defense photos by Army Staff Sgt. Jennifer C. Johnson in the areas of education, community out- Washington Redskins players shake hands with more than 100 service members during an outreach event hosted by the Washington Red- reach, and health and wellness. skins Charitable Foundation at their training camp in Ashburn, Va. USO-Metro helped the foundation get the word out to the different services and serve, and their families” in Washington, able to take part in.” hands, taking photos and thanking the mili- invited 150 military members to attend the D.C., Maryland and northern Virginia. “I loved that every member of the team tary guests for their service,” said Ketzler. “It offseason training activity. USO-Metro is “It was absolutely worth every second in took the time to shake hands with the ser- was a very special experience for everyone the largest center chartered by USO. It is a the rain,” said Mulloy. “The players took the vice members that attended and that the and exactly the kind of experience USO- nonprofit organization chartered byC on- time to talk to us, sign autographs and take Redskins’ star quarterback, Robert Griffin Metro hoped for when we agreed to help gress, and dedicated to “serving those who pictures. This was a wonderful treat to be III, spent over an hour in the rain, shaking invite our military members to attend.”

Pvt. Clayton J. Delaune, 289th Military Police Company, Robert Griffin III, Washington Redskins quarterback, and Pvt. John C. Mulloy, 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) stand for a photo during an outreach event hosted by the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation at their training camp. Joint Base Journal Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Friday, June 20, 2014 9

Dominick, a Pentagon employee, adjusted the yel- auto low steel bars under the car to ensure his car was seated n continued from 3 properly before engaging the car lift. He appreciated the assistance from his father and his ver BMW 325i into the lift garage at the auto hobby shop. other family members at the auto hobby shop during the Father’s Day Open House. Gibson and his bother Pedro came to the auto hobby “It’s the best facility at JBAB and it just so happens to shop along with their father, retired Army Veteran Frank be near my home,” he said. and their uncle Walker, a retired Marine veteran to ex- Air Force Senior Airman Adam Martin from the 744th amine the transmission. Communications Squadron at Joint Base Andrews (JBA) “We are here to help Dominick get his car back on the and auto maintenance partner Troy Saint Germain, a road, so I can get my 1998 Chevy Silverado back,” Frank JBA employee, said the absence of an auto hobby shop Gibson said. His truck has 200,000 miles on it, but it is at Andrews was behind their decision to come to JBAB still running, he said. to work on the wheel springs of their Volkswagen sports Frank, no stranger to auto maintenance, is currently utility vehicle. working on restoring a 1964 Ford Falcon. When com- Martin and Saint Germain were among some of cus- plete about a year a half from now, he plans to put it on tomers who said they came to JBAB from JBA to work on display at the Maryland International Raceway. their vehicles due to the closure of the auto hobby shop Walker said he came along to the auto hobby shop to at JBA. assist his brother and his nephews. “JBAB is the only base in the area with a car shop. “We are here to inspect the [BMW] and to find out They closed downed the one at Andrews,”said Saint Ger- what is causing it to make strange noises,” he said. main.

U.S. Navy photo by Robert W. Mitchell A youth takes aim and launches the ball before the nearest defender blocks his shot at the youth center at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling. Youth n continued from 1 pitch (seven and eight-year-olds) and self-pitch or majors (nine and 10 year olds) and (11 and 12 year olds). YSF’s JBAB little league team interacts with teams from Joint Base Andrews. That league is coordinated in conjunction with the Military Youth Athletic Conference (MYAC), according to Bailey. The YSF program, alongside MYAC, also hosts youth basketball and competes against Fort Belvoir, an Army installation in Virginia. At the CDC near the Youth Center children participate in some form of physical activity each day, according to Young. They have outdoor playtime and engage in one hour of physical activity each day, she said. The center has incorporated into its physical fitness policy guidance found in the “Let’s Move!” initiative, a program aimed at combating obesity through daily exer- cise and healthy eating, according to Young. Asked where this applies at the Youth Center, Young pointed to the “Smart Start” program, an activity managed by Bailey at the JBAB Youth Center. “Smart Start is a fitness program for children as young as three-years old. In one event, children learn spatial awareness by playing with a ball in an activity that resem- bles a basketball game,” Young said. The children are more occupied with space and move- ment than passing and shooting a ball through hoop. “This helps children develop these skills,” she said. Physical fitness contributes to the overall growth and development of the youth and that is the chief focus of the program and activities managed by Bailey at the Youth Center. “We want to educate and provide avenues of informa- tion for the youth to embrace and change their habits so they can be physically fit and have healthier lifestyles,” Bailey said. Bailey also wants parents to be aware of the impor- tance of an active lifestyle for their children. “We also want to educate the parents because educat- ing the kids and parents gets the message across better,” he said. Looking forward, Bailey said he would like the Youth Center to host a sports and fitness expo at JBAB in the near future. 10 Friday, June 20, 2014 Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Joint Base Journal

Chaplain’s Religious Enrichment Development Operations CREDO offers a variety of programs aimed at improving the quality of com- munication, adding resiliency, and training service members in valuable life skills. Open to all Active Duty Service Members and their immediate family members, the Notes following workshops and retreats are available in June: J MER - Marriage Enrichment Retreat - Couples enjoy a free weekend at the Hilton Hotel in Crystal City where they learn and apply marriage skills such as communi- Miscellaneous items related to your health, cation and problem solving in a fun, small group atmosphere. Using personality inventories, participants learn that the differences in our marriages can be ways to your career, your life and your community enhance and complete one another in the marriage journey. Marriage Enrichment Air Force Wives’ Club Thrift Shop month along with one pack event. Boys will Retreats on July 11-13 and July 25-27. earn badges together and can work on indi- Safe Talk - Enables participants to recognize the danger signs of suicide, suc- The Air Force Officers’ Wives’ Club Thrift vidual achievements as well. Come join us cessfully intervene to save a life, and get people at risk to trained professionals. Shop is located at 13 Brookley Ave and is for popcorn, camping and so much more. Teaching the basics of suicide first aid, this workshop is perfect for all front line open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays workers and supervisors. This three hour workshop is offered on July 9 from 12:30- 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Donations are accepted Joint Base Gate Hours 3:30 p.m. at the Chapel Annex aboard Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB). during business hours only. Profits from PREP -Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program gives prospective the AFOWC Thrift shop go toward college Arnold (Main) Gate: 24/7 and married couples effective and proven communication and relationship skills scholarships and other military charitable South (Joint Visitor’s Center) Gate: 24/7 needed for the stresses of today’s military relationships. PREP is offered in part- organizations. For more information about Firth Sterling (North) Gate: Mon-Fri - 5 nership with the Military and Family Support Center on the afternoons of July 16 the AFOWC or its Thrift Shop call 202-563- a.m.-7 p.m. and 23 covering such topics as Communication Danger Signs, Fun and Friendship, Bellevue (Housing Area) Gate: Mon-Fri - 6666 or email [email protected]. Forgiveness, and Supporting One Another. These classes are held at the Chapel 5 a.m.-9 a.m. and 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Navy Wives Clubs of America Annex aboard JBAB. Post Office weekday closure 2-3 p.m. For more information or to register, please contact the CREDO offices at 202- The D.C. Metro chapter of Navy Wives 767-5901or 5900, e-mail at [email protected], or drop by the JBAB Cha- Clubs of America, Eleanor Roosevelt #37, Due to fiscal challenges, the Joint Base pel and inquire within. hosts meetings every second Thursday of Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) Post Office is oper- the month to discuss and plan volunteer ating with one postal agent and will be closed activities in the local military and civil- for lunch from 2-3 p.m., Monday-Friday. Sat- ian communities. Military spouses of all urday hours remain unchanged. If you have branches are welcome to attend. For more questions, comments or complaints please Chapel Schedule information, email [email protected] contact the U.S. Postal Service. or visit www.facebook.com/NWCA37. CATHOLIC SERVICES Saturday 5 p.m. Chapel Center JBAB Cyclists on Facebook Sunday 9:30 a.m. Chapel Center JBAB Cub Scouts Basically a forum for all JBAB riders to Reconciliation Attention all boys grades 1st through get together. We organize group rides over Sunday 9 a.m. Chapel Center PROTESTANT SERVICES 5th interested in scouting. Please contact lunch and during commuting hours. Visit us the JBAB Cub Scouts, Pack 343, at jbabcub- online at www.facebook.com/groups/jbab- Sunday Worship [email protected] for more information. cyclists. For more information, email austin. Rosary Each den holds their own meetings each [email protected]. Sunday 9:10 a.m. Chapel Center Gospel 11:30 a.m. Chapel Center General Protestant 11 a.m. Chapel 2 Mass Tuesday 11:30 a.m. Chapel Center Sunday School Wednesday 11:30 a.m. Chapel Center September - May 9:30-10:30 a.m. Thursday 11:30 a.m. Chapel Center Any questions about these services or Friday 7 a.m. Chapel Center other religious needs call 202-767-5900. WFR Events 2014 Summer Reading 1. Free automatic entry into the drawing “Paws to Read” will launch on the follow- with a race entry for the 2014 Navy-Air Force ing dates: Half Marathon June 23 for ages 5-7, 10-11:30am; fol- 2. Free automatic entry into the drawing lowed by weekly sessions every Monday with every Freedom Live ticket purchase June 25 for ages 8-10, 10-11:30am; followed 3. Free entry into the drawing by attend- by weekly sessions every Wednesday June ing the following special events: 25 for ages 11-13, 1-2:30pm; followed by - Regina Belle; June 20, Bolling Club weekly sessions every Wednesday. This is - Acoustic Nights: June 27, July 27 & Au- yet another totally free program. 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Must be a valid Department of Defense Twitter (DoD) ID Cardholder - Follow WFR on Instagram, @WFRJoint- 2. Must be 18 years or older Base 6. Free entry by visiting the Harley- 3. Must possess a valid driver’s license Davidson of Washington, DC Showroom lo- 4. Warfighter & Family Readiness (WFR) cated at 9407 Livingston Rd. Ft. Washington, Employees and their direct family members DC 20744 are not eligible Selection of Winner: 5. Winner must be present at the Free- 1. Vehicle will be given away on stage at dom Live Concert on Sept. 20 Freedom Live prior to the concert 6. Winner of the vehicle is responsible for 2. 10 finalists will be randomly selected all associated tax, title and registration fees and notified by Sept. 16 for accepting the vehicle 3. All Finalists will receive 2 complimen- Entry: tary Freedom Live concert tickets