Joint Base Journal Vol. 4, No. 36 September 20, 2013 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 Our thoughts and prayers go out to our Navy Yard fallen and injured; their families, friends and co-workers Let’s make it possible: Combined Federal Campaign kicks off

BY ROBIN PARKER The keynote speaker for the DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY event was Tammy Moore, advisor to the American Red Cross presi- dent and chief executive officer WASHINGTON -The Defense regarding policy, strategy and op- Intelligence Agency (DIA) kicked erations. She shared the diversity off the 2013 Combined Federal of American Red Cross services Campaign (CFC) at its headquar- which range from teaching ani- ters on JointBaseAnacostia-Bol- mal CPR classes and providing 40 ling (JBAB) Sept. 10 and announced percent of the nation’s emergency this year’s goal of $950,000. blood supply to providing food, Some may wonder why the shelter and emotional support to campaign goal decreased from the disaster survivors. The organiza- 2012 goal of onemillion?Acknowl- tion also supports wounded veter- edging the challenging fiscal envi- ans –American Red Cross volun- ronment and the unique economic teers are often the first Americans challenges facing the workforce, wounded service members see the Department of Defense (DOD) when arriving back on U.S. soil. reduced the goal proportionally Other special guests includ- across the community. However, ed first responders dear to DIA: as DIA CFC manager Bruce Shank members of DIA police, the JBAB pointed out, DIA wouldexceed the fire department and the Waldorf agency’s goal if each employee in Emergency Management Service. the National Capital Region (NCR) CFC recognizes the critical role of donates the cost of apremium cup DIA PHOTO BY STAFF SGT. JONATHAN LOVELADY of coffee each pay period through- The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) held aCombined Federal Campaign kickoff ceremony inside Tighe audito- out the year. See CFC,Page 5 rium Sept. 10. The campaign will run through Dec. 15. Happy 66th Birthday, U.S. Air Force! Vice commander acknowledges milestone birthday for Air Force

BY PAUL BELLO While then President Franklin D. Roos- Joint Base Anacos- JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING evelt used the Sacred Cow only before his tia-Bolling Vice Com- PUBLIC AFFAIRS death in April 1945, Saunders said the air- mander Col. Michael craft was in presidential service during the E. Saunders and Air- WASHINGTON –Lunch at the Bolling first two years of President Harry Truman’s man 1st Class Josh- tenure as commander-in-chief. It was also Club Sept. 18 had an extra special item on ua Fleek, of the in- its menu –birthday cake. To honor the 66th while on board the Sacred Cow that Tru- birthday of the U.S. Air Force, Joint Base man signed the National Security Act of stallation’s Air Force Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) Vice-Commander 1947 –which Saunders said established the Honor Guard, join for Col. Michael E. Saunders welcomed guests Air Force as an independent service. aceremonial cake and joined Airman 1st Class Joshua Fleek, of “It’s regarded as the birthplace of the Air cutting in honor of the installation’s Air Force Honor Guard, in Force. The Sacred Cow is just one of many the Air Force’s 66th aceremonial cake cutting to help celebrate interesting facts about our nation’s young- birthday Sept. 18 at the occasion. est service,” Saunders said. “As our Airmen the Bolling Club. From its start as the Aeronautical Divi- continue to accomplish the core missions sion, Signal Corps on up to being part of at hand, Ibelieve it’s significant to acknowl- the U.S. Army Air Forces, Saunders went U.S. NAVY PHOTO through some of the history behind the Air edge our past while looking ahead to the fu- BY PAUL BELLO Force, including its long, storied presence at ture. I’m faithful to our values and proud to the base formerly known as Bolling. It was be an Airman.” on this base that the presidential aircraft, Since 1983, the Sacred Cow has been dubbed the “Sacred Cow” and equivalent part of the National Museum of the U.S. Air to today’s Air Force One, would take off and Force at Wright- Patterson Air Force Base in land back in the nation’s capital. Dayton, Ohio. 2 Friday, September 20, 2013 Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Joint Base Journal Acting Air Force secretary describes budget choices at aroundtable

BY JIM GARAMONE provide immediate relief, he added. But manning and equipping the AMERICAN FORCES PRESS SERVICE “You can’t get money out of people force of the future also is important, fast enough -- it takes about ayear to Fanning said. In aspeech this morning, get savings out of personnel,” he said. NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. -The Air he said the Air Force needs to ask the Fencing off priority programs puts a right questions to identify the game- Force may have to “cut vertically” in lot of pressure on the wedge of the bud- fiscal year 2014 to achieve the savings changers of the future. get pie that’s left, Fanning said. No one really knows what technolo- needed under sequestration, the ser- “You can see what some of the pro- gies or capabilities will change warfare vice’s acting secretary said earlier this grams are we might be after, but you in the future, he said, but the Air Force week. can’t get savings of the magnitude nec- Everything is on the table, Eric K. essary by reducing all your fleets,” he must “keep looking for it and investing U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO BY MICHAEL J. PAUSIC Fanning said in amedia roundtable in it so you are adaptable and agile and Betty Welsh discusses the impact of multiple deploy- said. “You have to take out some of the at the Air Force Association’s annual fleets entirely in order to get the whole better positioned to adjust to whatever ments on Air Force family members during the Spouse meeting. tail that would come with it.” that is ahead of your adversary. If you and Family Forum at the 2013 Air Force Association’s He would not confirm reports that The fiscal 2015 budget is in turmoil. are not asking the question, you are not Air &Space Conference and Technology Exposition the Air Force is looking at eliminating The Air Force -- along with all of DOD focused in the right direction.” Sept. 16. Betty is the wife of Air Force Chief of Staff the A-10 Thunderbolt II air-to-ground -- is formulating two separate budgets: Over the past four years, the Air fighter and the KC-10 refueling tank- Gen. Mark A. Welsh III. one with asequestration topline and Force has been doing not only an an- er, but said officials are “looking most one based on the president’s budget nual budget, but also multiple budgets, closely at single-mission fleets.” request. conducting efficiency drills and “driv- Cuts to the budget in fiscal 2014 “We are constantly balancing mod- ing all of our thinking and processes mean no ramp for the services -- they Air Force ernization versus recapitalization -- into this ever-tightening ‘do loop’ that will not enter these spending cuts grad- near-term risk vs. far-term risk,” Fan- takes the eye of people off of over-the- ually, the acting secretary said. ning said. horizon thinking,” Fanning said. “If we go into fiscal 2014 with se- All Air Force officials fully realize In atime of drawdown, officials have questration still in effect, you need to there are near-term commitments that forum focuses to set up and enforce priorities, he said. achieve those savings that quickly,” he areimperative. said. “You have to look at vertical cuts.” “We are still at war,” Fanning said. “But you need abudget baseline to The Air Force cannot save money “We are still required to go when con- build off of those priorities and look on family out of installations, because Congress tingencies arise. There is no greater over the horizon,” Fanning said. “If we will not support another round of base commitment we have than to support ask the right question, the Air Force … realignments and closures, Fanning the men and women being sent into is going to be in adynamic place 10, 15, said. And even personnel cuts wouldn’t harm’s way now.” 20 years in the future.” BY SENIOR AIRMAN TABITHA N. HAYNES AIR FORCE DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON PUBLIC AFFAIRS

WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- In remarks and an in- teractivesession during theAir ForceAssociation’s Spouse and Family Forum earlier this week, spouses of Air Force senior leaders championed the service’s focus on families and support. Betty Welsh and Athena Cody, spouses of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody, shared their per- sonal experiences with 2013 Air &Space Conference and Technology Exposition attendees during the fo- rum which featured discussions covering varied top- ics relevant to the total Air Force family. “I hope you realize it is the friendships, the sup- port, and the sense of contributing to something im- portant knowing you and your spouse are serving our nation,” Welsh said of military families’ advantages. “I hope you feel like Ido–that it is the joys of this lifestyle that we live and not the difficulties that form our rewards.” Welsh spoke candidly about her experiences hav- U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY PAUL BELLO ing three boys, one girl, and grandchildren amid Runners begin the Navy/Air Force Half Marathon Sept. 15 in the shadow of the Washington Monument. Nearly 5,000 people many deployments, moves, assignments, expenses converged on the streets of Washington that morning to take part in the marathon, as well as the Navy 5-Miler. and schools. “John is agreat story of resiliency,” Welsh re- counted of her second son, a2003 Air Force Academy graduate. Record number of participants for Navy/ Welsh said her son began was diagnosed with Lemierre’s syndrome, which caused him to become medically grounded from flying and discharged from the Air Force. Air Force Half Marathon, Navy 5-Miler “While Iwas still crying over his dreams being crushed, John called up one day,” Welsh said. “He BY PAUL BELLO far exceeded lastyear’s turnoutbymore site direction, they follow the parkway said, ‘Mom, Ihave always wanted to be adoctor’ and JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING than 1,000. south to the Lincoln Memorial. After Ihad to make sure Iwas talking to my son on the PUBLIC AFFAIRS The events began and ended in the crossing Arlington Memorial Bridge, phone.” shadow of theWashingtonMonument runners then head east along Indepen- John has since begun his orthopedic residency at at 15th Street between Constitution Av- dence Avenue before getting back on Texas A&M University. WASHINGTON –Nearly 5,000 run- enue and Madison Drive. From there, 15th Street to cross the finish line. Welsh remembered the support spouses received, ners –many from around the National the race winds around the northern end “I’m very happy with my time. Ihad even during her husband’s deployment in support Capital Region (NCR) and many more of the Tidal Basin and then along East never run acourse like this before, so I of Desert Storm in 1992. Spouses, she said, had help from around thecountry -tooktothe Potomac Park, which is followed by a3 didn’t know what to expect,” said Lau- with counseling, support groups, job assistance, and streets of Washington, D.C. Sept. 15 to ½mile stretch along the Potomac River. ren Carter, of New York, N.Y. She was even pet care. participate in this year’s Navy/Air Force Thecoursecontinues alongthe Rock one of the Half Marathon’s earliest fin- “I am not alicensed counselor or atherapist, but I Half Marathon and Navy 5-Miler. Both Creek and Potomac Parkway, past the ishers. “It was alot of fun. I’m certainly am very passionate about helping military spouses,” events were organized by the Morale, Watergate Hotel and Roosevelt Island Welsh said. “If it could happen when our spouses Welfare and Recreation Division of on through Georgetown. Once runners were gone it did. And we handled it all.” Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) and make the turn to head back in the oppo- See HALF MARATHON,Page 3 Joint Base Journal Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Friday, September 20, 2013 3 Runners check Max Impact takes a‘Stand’ their time after crossing the finish line dur- with latest music video ing the Navy 5-Miler Sept. 15 in Washington, D.C.

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY PAUL BELLO

While there were many that came from HALF MARATHON great distances to participate, there was n continued from 2 plenty of local talent, as well. Paul Balmer, who lives in Washington and is amember gladIparticipated.Iwould lovetodoit of the Georgetown Running Club, partici- again next year.” pated for the second year in arow. Carter found out about the race from “I got alate start and was disappointed AIR FORCE BAND PHOTO afriend who lives in nearby northern Vir- in my time at first. Regardless, Istill had a Max Impact, the premier rock band of the U.S. Air Force Band, presented their latest music ginia. That’s exactly how Scott and Ruth lot of fun,” Balmer said. “It’s agreat event. video earlier this week at the annual Air &Space Conference and Technology Exposition. Podzenek came to be participants, as well. I’m glad the weather was nice for everyone The Hershey, Pa. couple was invited to participating, too.” stay the week by some friends who live in JBAB Commander, Navy Capt. Anthony BY MASTER SGT.RYAN CARSON Guard’smissionand culture. The musical Potomac, Md. When they found out about T. Calandra, who was also aparticipant in AIR FORCE BAND intensity parallels the energy displayed by the Half Marathon and Navy 5-Miler, they the marathon, thanked everyone for at- Honor Guardsman on every mission. didn’t hesitate to sign up. tending and for making both events ahuge WASHINGTON –The premier rock band “The opportunity to compose ‘Stand’ “We love walking and running anyway, success. of the U.S. Air Force Band, Max Impact, is provided aunique chance to feature the so it didn’t take much convincing for us to For additional photos of the Navy/Air proud to present their latest music video band alongside our sister squadron, the U.S. get involved,” Ruth said. “Things like this Force Half Marathon and Navy 5-Miler, project “Stand,” featuring the mission and Air Force Honor Guard. This video product are fantastic. It’s the best exercise.” see page 6. dedication to duty of the U.S. Air Force Hon- is aresult of two visions coming together as or Guard. one to showcase Air Force excellence,” Geist The original song “Stand,” written by said. Tech. Sgt. Matt Geist, follows the resound- Whetherit’sabodybearerlayingsome- ing success of the previous original song one to rest at Arlington National Cemetery, and music video, “Send Me,” written for Air afiring party member rendering the final Force Special Tactics and winner of the 2012 shot for afallen hero, acolor team member Air Force Media Contest for popular song. standing proud with Old Glory or the drill “Stand” features every section of the Air team spinning an M1 rifle with surgical pre- Force Honor Guard doing what they do best- cision, the video has something for every- -their mission with excellence. It made its body, Geist said. debut Sept. 16 at the annual Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition at “Stand” was brought to life with the help the Gaylord National Resort &Convention from Air Force television, the First Helicop- Center at the National Harbor, Md. “Stand” ter Squadron from Joint Base Andrews, and is now available for download on the band’s the band’s producer, Senior Master Sgt. home page –www.usafband.af.mil. Jebodiah Eaton. Shot on location in Wash- Drawing inspiration from the Honor ington, D.C. and the surrounding area, the Guard charge, Geist crafted lyrics and adriv- video highlights some of the beautiful scen- ing soundtrack to help capture the Honor ery of the National Capitol Region.

01040790 4 Friday, September 20, 2013 Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Joint Base Journal NDW begins National Preparedness Month, asks ‘Are You Navy Ready?’

BY PATRICK GORDON throughout the year, something leadership tragedy. Irecommend that everyone to take support basic needs for aminimum of three NAVAL DISTRICT WASHINGTON takes very seriously.” advantage of resources such as www.Ready. days; and accessing tools and resources to PUBLIC AFFAIRS The extra attention paid to emergency Navy.mil to keep themselves one step ahead help you and your family prepare for emer- preparedness during September is not of preventable danger.” gency situations that could arise at any time without cause. The month is in the middle Ready Navy is aproactive Navy-wide WASHINGTON (NNS) -- September are all available on the site. of hurricane season, which runs June 1-Nov. emergency preparedness public awareness brings many changes to Naval District Another valuable resource available to 30 each year. Fall typically sees more tropi- program. It is designed for the Navy com- Washington (NDW); cooler temperatures, personnel is the AtHoc Wide Area Alert Net- changing leaves, football season. But it also cal storms and hurricanes than the summer munity to increase the ability of every per- work (WAAN). By registering with AtHoc begins atime of safety, readiness and prepa- months of hurricane season, according to son and family on or near Navy installations WAAN, NDW personnel can receive weather ration. the National Weather Service’s National to meet today’s challenges head on and plan and other emergency alerts by workstation, Hurricane Center, and it is only one threat and prepare for all types of hazards, ranging September is National Emergency Pre- email, phone call or text. of emergency that occur throughout the from hurricanes and earthquakes to terror- paredness Month. Atime when everyone To register with the Wide Area Alert Net- year. ist attacks. should ask themselves the question, “Am I work, visit http://www.cnic.navy.mil/re- Navy ready?” “National Emergency Preparedness By exploring the links on the Ready Navy Month is away to be proactive, rather than site, personnel can educate themselves on a gions/ndw/about/waan.html. “National Preparedness Month reminds “Following your local weather updates us all to be informed, make aplan, build a reactive, when it comes to the safety of you, number of ways to prepare during and after and ensuring compliance with prepared- kit, and stay informed, not just for amonth, your family, and your shipmates,” said Ed- National Emergency Preparedness Month. but every day,” said Jeff Sanford, Command- ward Lewis, Naval Support Activity Wash- Pointers such as beinginformedofpoten- ness guidance is an essentialpartofthe er, Navy Installations Command emergen- ington (NSAW) safety and occupational tial hazards and what to do before, during, [emergency preparedness]process,” said cy management specialist, “Ready Navy health specialist. “Having aplan in place, and after an emergency; understanding LarryR.Nelson, director of training and provides aroad map and creates astate of knowing what to do, and staying informed the steps to make an emergency plan that readiness for NDW. “Advanced prepared- mind for Navy personnel and families to be in the case of any emergency will usually includes what to do, where to go, and what ness is the key to having an advantage over and stay prepared for any potential hazard prevent trouble and anxiety, and sometimes to take with you; learning to build akit to an inclement weather situation.” Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine visits Naval Support Facility Dahlgren

BY ANDREW REVELOS project as afitting tribute to “Dahl- PILOT STAFF WRITER gren’s history and Dahlgren’s fu- ture, moreimportantly,”and be- came amember of the museum. Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine got a Once Kaine came onboard the first-hand look at Naval Support installation, he visited with Sailors Facility Dahlgren during an Aug. 27 at ATRC and was briefed by NSWC visit to the installation, where he DD officials about the progress met with Navy leaders and toured and capabilities of the Directed the Aegis Training and Readiness Energy Program. Aclassified brief- Center, the Naval Surface Warfare ing at JWAC concluded the tour. Center Dahlgren Division and the Earlier in the visit, Kaine met Joint Warfare Analysis Center. At with reporters for adiscussion that the University of Mary Washington centered on the relationship be- Dahlgren Campus, Kaine voiced tween two high-profile issues: the support for the Dahlgren Heritage military budget and the worsening Museum and discussed the state situation in Syria. of the military budget and recent Kaine emphasized his efforts events in Syria. to “turn off” the sequester in Feb- Kaine last came to Dahlgren ruary. He was able to organize 53 when he was the lieutenant gover- votes in the Senate to overturn the nor serving on the 2005 Base Re- cuts, falling short of the 60 votes alignment and Closure Commis- necessary to prevent afilibuster. sion. He is currently amember of Another effort in March, the Sen- the Senate Armed Forces, Budget ate’s first proposed budget in four and Foreign Relations Commit- U.S. NAVY PHOTOS BY ANDREW REVELOS years, did not find support in the tees. House. Kaine first met with members Dr. Robert Gates, right, vice president of the Dahlgren Heritage Foundation, discusses some of the historic work accomplished with Sen. Tim Kaine at the University of Mary Washington Dahlgren Campus on Aug. 27. “We proposed abudget in of the Dahlgren Heritage Museum March that would have replaced board, who described the muse- Ed Jones, president of the Dahl- scribing Dahlgren’s historic work activities in the areas of science, sequester with adifferent strategy um’s mission and progress. Those of targeted savings, yes, but not efforts will soon take the public gren Heritage Foundation Board, on early unmanned flight and the technology, engineering and math stage as Dahlgren celebrates its told Kaine Dahlgren “produced an global position system.Jones also education. 95th anniversary in October. incredible story of innovation,” de- detailed some of the foundation’s Kaine described the museum See KAINE,Page 10

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www.cfcnca.org, printing out apledge just send acheck directly to charities CFC form and giving it to the CFC director- Iwish to support? n continued from 1 ate coordinator. Although you could write acheck •Contribute aone-time donation and mail it directly to acharity, CFC by check to CFCNCA or by credit/deb- reduces the need for individual and first responders to many of the 4,440 it card and e-Check electronic bank costly solicitations from charities by charitable organizations involved with transactions on www.cfcnca.org in a the campaign. combining this into one campaign, paperless eGiving process. once ayear. Accounting costs are Upcoming CFC fundraiser events •Participate in any of the agency’s at DIA include daily pushup contests, much lower because charitable gifts CFC events which raise money with are consolidated into monthly checks golf tournaments, bake sales, char- fun activities. ity fairs, DIA Field Day, social mixers, to the charity, thereby reducing the The first step is to review the list of accounting overhead of them process- jeans and jersey days, corn hole and charities and select the ones that you more. ing these donations one-by-one each wouldliketoreceive your gift.It’sall month. Here is some useful information about choice —you decide where the about CFC: Reducing costs through this collec- money goes and you select the giving tiveeffort ensuresmoreofyourpledge method that works best for you. What is the Combined Federal Cam- goes directly and quickly to the good paign? If Idon’t designate acharity, what work of the charity. CFC is the only authorized char- happens to my donation? itable-giving drive for employees in All “undesignated” donations are Is CFC covered by federal regula- the federal workplace. The Combined combined and then shared propor- tions? Federal Campaign of the National tionately among all charities and fed- Yes -all CFC campaigns operate Capital Area (CFCNCA) is the local erations that received designations under regulations issued by the Office campaign for federal employees with from DIA donors. of Personnel Management. The regu- apermanent duty station in the Wash- It is important to select and des- lations are designed to give federal ington Metropolitan Area and is the ignate charities to ensure your gift employees who wish to help others largest workplace-giving campaign in goes where you want it to go. It’s easy! through CFC the opportunity to par- the world. Use the Online Charity Search tool to ticipate without pressuring individuals search and find charities that match who do not wish to do so. What is the purpose of CFC? your interests. It allows searching by The annual fundraising campaign keyword, location and other impor- What are the details on this year’s DIA helps support avariety of health, hu- tant choices to help you find charities campaign? man and other services provided by efficiently. This year’s CFC campaign theme local, national and international char- for the National Capital Region is “I Do Ihave to make apledge? itable agencies. This single campaign make it possible” which runs through CFC is committed to giving every is one of the most cost-efficient fund- Dec. 15. In light of trying times, Ronald DIA employee the opportunity to par- raising methods available. It succeeds Reagan’s words ring true: “We can’t ticipate in the campaign. Participa- because campaign workers from the help everyone, but we all can help tion, however, is strictly optional. Any federal workforce combine their re- someone.” effort to coerce an employee to take sources for one coordinated effort. part in CFC in any way when he or she DIA has consistently met the CFC does not wish to do so is prohibited by goal in the past and is looking to re- How do Igive to CFC? regulation and should be immediately DIA employees have afew options: reported. peat that tradition this year. For those •Donate through payroll deduction who wish to donate, view the Com- –either by filling out apaper pledge Why should Imake charitable con- bined Federal Campaign website to- form or signing up electronically at tributions through CFC when Icould day at www.cfcnca.org. 6 Friday, September 20, 2013 Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Joint Base Journal Nation’s capital welcomes runners forannualHalfMarathon, 5-Miler

Runners dash from the starting line to kick off the Navy 5-Miler.

U.S. NAVY PHOTOS BY PAUL BELLO Ateam of runners from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md. participated in both events -earning praise and recogni- tion from their competitors. Here, the team poses for aphotograph with an officer from the Metropolitan Police Department.

Members of the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard and the Air Force Honor Guard, both from Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB), presented colors at the start of the event.

JBAB Commander Anthony T. Calandra, himself apartici- pant in Sunday’s marathon, addresses the crowd prior to Disability is only aword to these wounded warriors, who begin the Navy/Air Force Half Mara- After abusy morning, runners were treated to apples, ba- the race. thon Sept. 15 in record time. nanas and cookies at anearby food tent.

Upon completion of the Navy 5-Miler, arunner receives a commemorative “finish coin” from aJBAB Morale, Welfare Several wounded warriors from the National Capital Region and Recreation volunteer. Congratulations on ajob well Family, friends and even pets found plenty of places to sit (NCR) participated in the annual marathon. done! and cheer on their favorite runners. Joint Base Journal Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Friday, September 20, 2013 7 Vice chairman joins wounded warriors for softball classic

BY ARMY SGT.1ST CLASS “I’m going to have to work re- TYRONE C. MARSHALL JR. allyhardjusttoholdmyown to- AMERICAN FORCES PRESS SERVICE day,” he said. “I just want to get a base hit -- that’s all Iwant.” Winnefeld and the Blue Team WASHINGTON -The vice chair- fell to theWhite Team,10-9. But man of the Joint Chiefs of Staff joined wounded warriors, mem- regardless of the game’s outcome, bers of Major League Baseball’s the vice chairman said, it was a Washington Nationals and celeb- “real honor and privilege” to be on rities from across thecountry for the field with the wounded war- the third annual Wounded War- riors. He shared insight into some riors Celebrity Softball Classic at of the conversations he has shared Nationals Park Sept. 15. with many of them. Navy Adm. James A. “Sandy” “We’ve had alot of discussions Winnefeld Jr., joined the Blue about whatthey’veovercome and Team of veterans, active duty ser- the perseverance and the fact that vice members and celebrities for ability overcomes disability every afierce competition against the time,” Winnefeld said. “The atti- White Team. tude among these young men and Since 2011, the Nationals have women is fantastic.” hosted the annual event on the The vice chairman was asked if field at their home ballpark to raise the country has done abetter job awareness that “life without alimb embracing its wounded warriors is limitless,” team officials said in a after two prolonged wars. news release about the event. “I think there are acouple of “These guys understand that things going on here,” Winnefeld ability overcomes disability every said. “First of all, because of the time,” Winnefeld said. “And they remarkable advances we’ve had in live it each and every day, not only DOD PHOTO BY ARMY SGT. 1ST CLASS TYRONE C. MARSHALL JR. battlefield medical care and post- when they are playing softball, but Navy Adm. James A. “Sandy” Winnefeld Jr., vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, hits asingle during his battlefield medical care, so many when they wake up in the morn- final time at bat during the third annual Wounded Warriors Celebrity Softball Classic at Nationals Park in Wash- of these people are alive now -- ing and they go on with life -- they ington, D.C., Sept. 15. want to know about ability.” people who would not have sur- The vice chairman said the vived previous wars. team routinely travels throughout we have to give these guys abreak,’ gle every day to overcome adver- “And you can see it in theireyes “I also believe that the country the country seeking competition and they find out pretty quickly sity,” he said. “They have setbacks, that they’re working so hard and has stepped up, and they under- from other teams and often is un- how good these guys are at playing they have successes and the like. they’re so proud that they’ve over- stand that the warriors out there derestimated. softball.” And that’s what these guys deal come the adversity that they’ve should be honored, treated well “If you ever watched these guys Winnefeld noted he consid- with every day.” seen in life,” he said. and with respect,” he continued. play, it’s scary how good they are,” ers these wounded warriors to be That spirit also shows through Winnefeld’s hopes for his own “The combination of those two the admiral said. “These guys will “elite” athletes, and he noted par- during the annual Warrior Games participation in the game seemed things has really made adifference show up in towns all across Ameri- allels with traditional athletes. competition in Colorado Springs, to reflect the level of respect he had for theseguys.Soitisdifferentthis ca, and those towns will think, ‘Oh, “I think athletes have to strug- Colo., the vice chairman added. for the competition he’d be facing. timearound.” Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

U.S. NAVY PHOTOS BY PAUL BELLO U.S. Army Band’s, “Son Tropical,” performs afree concert during JBAB’s annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. Son Tropical, which is part of the U.S. Army Field Band’s Jazz Ambassadors, played awide-repertoire of Afro-Cuban and Latin songs, including music from New York City, Cuba and Puerto Rico.

Honor Guards- men smile and share alaugh during Tuesday’s celebration.

Service members from the Air Force Honor Guard ready for lunch during Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling’s annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, which was held on the grounds of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard campus Sept. 17. 8 Friday, September 20, 2013 Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Joint Base Journal Sailor receives flag from father’s sea burial

BY GARY YOUNGER from USS Boxer (LHD-4) on COMMANDER, FLEET Nov. 15, 2012. READINESS CENTERS “My dad said he wanted to be buried at sea because PUBLIC AFFAIRS he wanted one last ride,” Alocal Sailor recently re- Newman said. Burial at sea ceived aprecious gift from is aprivilege grantedtore- the Navy; aU.S. flag that tirees, honorably discharged flew over the ship that bur- from the military. ied her father at sea. “Her father was her Petty Officer 3rd Class hero and the reason why Anita Newman, acalibration she joined the Navy,” said technician at Fleet Readi- Chief Logistics Specialist ness Center Mid-Atlantic Aneta Fusilero, Newman’s (FRCMA) at Naval Air Sta- mentor at FRCMA Patuxent tion Patuxent River received River who helped get the flag the flag July 25. from USS Boxer. “I wanted Newman is the daughter to showher thatthe chiefs of retired Petty Officer 1st here care about Sailors, and Class Julian Lee Chebahtah, this is something that could PHOTO BY NAVY FLEET READINESS CENTERS who was an aviation mainte- make ahuge impact on her Petty Officer 3rd Class Anita Newman, center, holds aflag that flew over USS Boxer (LHD 4) as amemento from her father’s nance administrationman. career.” burial at sea. Newman’s father, retired Petty Officer 1st Class Julian Lee Chebahtah, passed away Sept. 17, 2012, after a Chebahtah served 21 years Fusilero contacted Mas- six-year battle with cancer. His remains were committed to the sea off the coast of California from the Boxer on Nov. 15, in the Navy, retiring in 1992. ter Chief Avionics Techni- 2012. Presenting the flag July 25 are Lt. Cdr. Michael Windom, left, and Chief Logistics Specialist Aneta Fusilero. He passed away Sept. 17, cian Armando Rodriguez, 2012, after asix-year battle the FRCMA Pax River Main- with cancer. His remains tenance Master Chief. Rodri- buried at sea who reached to celebrate, commemorate the Boxer that November day. “I wasn’t able to make were committed to the sea guez was serving aboard the out to Boxer’s Chief’s Mess. and honor our shipmates,” Newman was presented it out to the ship for my fa- off the coast of California Boxer when Chebahtah was “[Burial at Sea] is away Rodriguez said. awell-worn flag from the ther’s ceremony, but to have He said that four or five Boxer during ashort sur- something from the burial burials-at-sea occurred from prise ceremony last month. means alot,” Newman said.

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Oktoberfest Refreshments will be served. Please call 202- If you’ve wanted to check out the Nation- is $10. Please call 202-563-8400 for more in- Sept. 20 |4-8 p.m. |Slip Inn Bar &Grill 767-4003 for more information. al Aquarium or Baltimore’s beautiful Inner formation. Sounds of Summer presents Oktoberfest Harbor, join Libert on our day trip to Bal- featuring the Alte Kameraden Band! Food Luray Caverns timore! Please call 202-685-1802 for more 4-H Colossal Chocolate Chip Cookies specials include Bratwurst or Knockwurst, Sept. 21 |8a.m.-4 p.m. |Luray Caverns information. Cooking Project Sauerkraut and German Potato Salad for We are visiting one of the world’s most Sept. 27 |7-8 p.m. |Youth Center $6. German draft beer for $5 and receive a spectacular wonders! Luray Caverns! Aone Fiesta DC Join the JBAB Youth Center for an eve- complimentary mug for free (while supplies hour tour, from well lighted, paved walk- Sept. 22 |10:15 a.m.-3 p.m. |Washington, DC ning of baking Colossal Cookies. We’ll sup- last). Please call 202-767-5840 for more in- ways lead visitors through cathedral-sized Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Fi- ply the recipe and all the ingredients. Please formation. roomswithceilings10stories high.Enor- esta DC, the Latino Festival of Washington, call 202-767-4003 for more information. mous chambers are filled with towering DC. The Parade of Nation’s starts at 11am Third Friday columns, shimmering draperies and crystal and features hundreds of dancers from Lat- Download the FREE “ABSalute” App Sept. 20 |5p.m.-12 a.m. |Bolling Club – clear pools. Also included in the ticket price in America, Spain and the Caribbean. Then Washington Dining Room is aself-guided tour of the Car and Carriage enjoy the Latino Festival from 11 a.m.-7 The Warfighter &Family Readiness Mar- Join us on the every third Friday of each Caravan and access to the Luray Valley Mu- p.m. which features 5stages that will incor- keting Department developed afree smart- month featuring DJ Bobski. Club members seum. Free admission to Toy Town Junc- porate performances from outstanding art- phone application, bringing its resources to willbegiven access to FREEhor d’ouevres tion. Price for admission and transportation ists, international &local folklore acts, the- customers and employees on amobile plat- from 5to7p.m., non members can enjoy is $50 for adults and $35 for kids 6-12. Pack a atrical performances and much more. ODR form at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling. these items for only $10. In addition, the picnic lunch or enjoy the on site café. 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There are limited Marathon andNavy5Miler website, CNIC Come and learn about the JBAB Keystone seats available on the bus. Please call 202- Boss and Buddy JBAB website, Naval District Washington Club at aMeet and Greet Social. The Youth 767-4003 for more information. Sept. 27 |3:30-5:30 p.m. |WASP Lounge (NDW) Facebook page and the current edi- Center is looking for members ages 13-18 Follow up that monthly promotion cer- tion of the 411 magazine years old. The Keystone Club is an organi- Trip to Baltimore emonybytaking your boss to the Club for •Facility and Event Photos zation that helps develop future members Sept. 21 |12p.m. |Baltimore Inner Har- Bossand Buddy night. Our ClubMembers •Push notifications to alert users with with leadership and character development. bor|SignupbySept. 20 enjoy aFREE buffet; cost for non-members the most current information

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ting more important. So I’m hoping that the civilian populations and no nation has for and get skills and help themselves and help KAINE combined state of all this will force the two 25 years-than this is an intolerable step and the mission,” he said. “It’s exciting to be n continued from 4 houses, both parties, the executive and the adesperate one by the Assad government.” back.” legislature, to sit down and this fall find a Kaine expressed hope that other nations Kaine, whose son is anewly-commis- to the degree that sequester is cutting our budget deal we can live with.” would participate alongside the U.S. in any sioned officer in the Marine Corps, returned defense budget,” Kaine told reporters. “Fur- While the nation faces some tough chal- response against the Assad regime and em- to the topics of the budget and the Middle loughs would not have been necessary. As lenges in the near future, Kaine said the phasized the need to the Obama Adminis- East. “The events of the last month in Egypt member of the Budget Committee and the improving economy and declining deficit tration to coordinate with Congress. and Syria should tell us that we’re playing Armed Services Committee, I’m very com- projections make adeal achievable. “Let’s Later that evening, Kaine returned to with fire if we continue to do stupid budget- mitted to continuing to work to find alarger take advantage of it to come up with abet- the UWM Dahlgren Campus for dinner ary things that jeopardize defense.” ter alternative to sequester.” with theMilitaryAffairs Councilofthe budget solution that eliminates sequester. The implications of cutting research The sequester is affecting the military’s Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Com- If we’re going to deal credibly with our defi- and development in the military affects options in Syria, said Kaine. “Generally, merce, where he was the keynote speaker. cit, we need to find targeted savings, but the the retention of highly-skilled innovators what the military has the ability to do still, He thanked the council for all it does to sequester is across-the-board, blunt sav- at aplace like Dahlgren, which in turn af- is to do thething we have to do today, but preserve Virginia’s military heritage. “One fects more than just the military, said Kaine. ings. [The sequester cuts] are not targeted you take it out things you ought to be doing in three Virginians has adirect connection at all; it’s exactly the wrong way to deal with to prepare for tomorrow.” to the military,” Kaine told the council. “Some of the research that’s being done our budgetary issues.” Kaine has no doubts about the perpetra- “We’re connected not only in people, we’re here at Dahlgren is earth-shattering, it’s Discord between the House and Senate tors of the Aug. 21 chemical attack in Gh- connected in history. The map of Virginia is game-changing. Not just militarily, but the on budget matters can only be overcome outaregion eastofDamascus. The attack, amap of American military history: York- potential civilian and economic applica- through compromise and the chaotic state which occurred three days after aUNin- town, Appomattox, the Pentagon, the Bed- tions are just fantastic. If you have people of world affairs exemplified by Syria only spection team arrived in Damascus, is wide- ford Boys.” whoare doingthatworkand they feel like highlights the need for cooperation, said ly believed to have killed more than 1,000 While governor, Kaine helped the UMW they going to face afurlough. they won’t do Kaine. “The world is not getting safer; it’s people, mostly civilians. “They crossed the Dahlgren Campus become areality as part thiskindofwork. They’lldoother kinds of getting more dangerous. Priorities like red line,” he said. “If you define that red line of the state-wide effort to enhance the mili- work.” Dahlgren and the work that goes on here and we have for avery long time-that you tary value of Virginia. “It’s amulti-platform Kaine said he hopes to return to Dahl- are not getting less important; they’re get- shouldn’t use chemical weapons against installation that helped people getdegrees gren later this fall.

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Chapel Schedule CATHOLIC SERVICES Sunday 9:30 a.m. Chapel Center Reconciliation PROTESTANT SERVICES Sunday 9a.m. Chapel Center Rosary Sunday Worship Sunday 9:10 a.m. Chapel Center Gospel 11:30 a.m. Chapel Center Mass General Protestant 11 a.m. Chapel 2 Tuesday 11:30 a.m. Chapel Center Sunday School Wednesday11:30 a.m. Chapel Center Thursday11:30 a.m. Chapel Center Sept -May 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friday 7a.m. Chapel Center Any questions about these services or Saturday 5p.m. Chapel Center other religious needs call 202-767-5900 Joint Base Journal Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Friday, September 20, 2013 11 12 Friday, September 20, 2013 Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Joint Base Journal

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