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Joint Base Journal Vol. 4, No. 11 March 22, 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 Navy officials present framework on addressing budgets cuts, furloughs BY PAUL BELLO While performing their own JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING cost analysis, McGuire and his PUBLIC AFFAIRS team found that NDW was spending more money than it actually JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOL- had in certain areas. As soon as LING, D.C. –Aheavy contingent that problem was solved, budget of employees from Joint Base An- analysts turned their attention to acostia-Bolling (JBAB) turned out reshaping the overall region and in force March 20 for an important began downsizing by voluntary town hall meeting at the Bolling means rather than involuntary. Club to hear discussion on the “Our first step was to reduce looming Department of Defense management overhead. Once (DoD) budget cuts, which include that was accomplished, we began amandatory reduction in force to reduce overtime,” McGuire (RIF), as well as the possibility of said. “We made alot of progress government furloughs stemming there, as it was discovered that from sequestration. NDW was spending nearly seven Tom McGuire, executive direc- milliondollars in overtime.That tor for Naval District Washington number is now two million.” (NDW), stated there’s close to The third step was regional- abillion dollar shortfall for the izing some NDW functions –not Commander, Navy Installation its employees. Examples were Command (CNIC) come 2014 if fire, emergency communication government sequestration were dispatching and explosive safety. to stick. To prepare the NDW This approach, as McGuire ex- workforce for the hard times plained, would allow for the core U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY PAUL BELLO ahead, McGuire noted that sev- job to get done by using the least Tom McGuire, executive director for Naval District Washington, discusses pending budget cuts and the possibil- eral measures have already been taken to alleviate some of that ity of government furloughs during atown hall meeting at the Bolling Club March 20. pressure. See FURLOUGHS,Page 6 Air Force Band wraps up Guest Artist Series BY CHIEF MASTER SGT. with the precise presentation of the inspiring Trace Adkins tune JENN PAGNARD the national colors by the U.S. “Arlington.” U.S. AIR FORCE BAND Air Force Honor Guard, Gorenc After ashort intermission, Lee offered eloquent and heartfelt re- Greenwood and the Air Force WASHINGTON -The third and marks. The Concert Band got the Orchestra took the stage open- final concert of The U.S. Air Force crowd into apatriotic mood with ing with atribute to the Statue Band’s 2013 Guest Artist Series “American Salute” and “Daugh- of Liberty and the Pledge of Alle- was awonderful event with in- ters of Texas.” Senior Master Sgt. giance. Throughout his extensive spiring performances by country Christine Germain and Master set, he performed many of his legend Lee Greenwood, the Air Sgt. Ryan Dolan thrilled the crowd hit songs, like “Please Come to Force Orchestra, and the Concert with their rendition of “Wheels of Boston,” “McDonald’s and You” Band and Singing Sergeants, led aDream” from the musical “Rag- and “Wind Beneath My Wings.” by Col. Larry Lang. The concert time” with lyrics that speak of An accomplished saxophon- was hosted March 19 by the assis- the American Dream. The Con- ist, he interspersed his singing tant vice chief of staff of the U.S. cert Band’s “Hoedown” was the with instrumental interludes. Air Force and former Air Force perfect transition to acountry He also added wonderful stories District of Washington com- music medley featuring soloists and folksy conversation between mander, Lt. Gen. Frank Gorenc, from the Singing Sergeants. This U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO BY SENIOR MASTER SGT. KEVIN BURNS and his wife Sharon. medley included the songs “Life Guest artist Lee Greenwood performs the final Guest Artist Series concert Following the concert opener is aHighway,” “Born to Fly,” and See BAND,Page 6 with the Air Force Orchestra at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. INSIDE Smart Grid energy Distinguished guest AAFESExpress un- management keeps charms audience dergoing renovation the lights on at the during Women’s His- to protect public rightprice tory Monthluncheon health, safety Page 2 Page 3 Page 6 2 Friday, March 22, 2013 Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Joint Base Journal New hours of operation for MWR facilities BY MWR MARKETING FITNESS CENTER 2 Sunday &Holidays: CLOSED programs and services to JBAB,” said Mick Monday -Friday: 5am-8pm In addition to the new hours of opera- McAndrews, Warfighter &Family Readiness tion, the Fitness Centers and Aerobics Cen- deputy director. JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING, Saturday, Sunday &Holidays: CLOSED ter will discontinue the free towel service at MWR marketing director, Dawn Sykulla, D.C. -Due to recent budget cuts, patrons LIBRARY all three locations beginning April 1. Towels stated, “It is our goal to bring exciting events will see achange in the hours of operation will still be available for purchase onsite. A to our customers and we will succeed. We and select services among several Joint Base Monday: 10am-6pm small towel costs $2 and alarge towel costs have along list of upcoming events to give Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) MWR facilities ef- Tuesday-Wednesday: 10am-4pm $5. families opportunities to enjoy time togeth- fective March 18. Thursday: 10am-6pm Group fitness classes will continue to er. Current events include the Easter Egg Friday: 11am-7pm be offered at $4 per class, $20 for 8classes Hunt on Mar. 23, Easter Brunch on Mar. 30, Saturday: 1-5pm or $50 for 20 classes. Coupons can be pur- Super Yard Sale on Apr. 6, Earth Day Fun New Hours of Operation Sunday &Holidays: CLOSED chased at Fitness Center Iand are valid for DayonApr.20and Monthofthe Military FITNESS CENTER 1 all group fitness classes and do not expire. Child Celebration on Apr. 26, just to name LIBERTY CENTER All classes remain free for active-duty ser- afew.” Monday -Friday: 5am-8pm Monday -Friday: 3-10pm vice members. Formoreinformation on MWRfacilities, Saturday –Sunday: 10am –5:30pm Saturday, Sunday &Holidays: 1–8pm “Even with the recent budget cuts, MWR programs and events visit our Facebook Holidays: 10am –4pm continues to focus on the service members, page at www.facebook.com/jointbase or AUTO HOBBY SHOP families, DoD civilians and retirees that we follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ AEROBICS CENTER Monday: Appointments only are here to support. We, as an organization jointbase. You can also stay updated by Monday -Friday: 5am-8pm Tuesday –Friday: 11am-7pm and community, continually work together signing up for our weekly E-News. Email us Saturday, Sunday &Holidays: CLOSED Saturday: 9am-5pm to deliver customer-driven, quality of life at [email protected]. Smart Grid energy management keeps the lights on at the right price BY PATRICK GORDON NAVAL DISTRICT WASHINGTON WATERLINE STAFF WRITER WASHINGTON -Since its deployment, the Smart Grid Pilot Program of Naval Dis- trict Washington (NDW) has been work- ing to monitor and evaluate energy usage among Navy installations throughout the region. At its core, this energy management concept provides responsible usage of resources while improving NDW’s cost effec- tiveness in asecure manner. “In fiscal year 2012, the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations funded the NDW Smart Grid Pilot activity with the goal of es- tablishing foundational capabilities to en- able the energy mandates in acyber-secure fashion,” said Rear Adm. Patrick Lorge, commandant of Naval District Washing- ton. “They have accomplished the develop- ment of the Smart Grid industrial control architecture that has been tested, validated and certified by Fleet Cyber Command for Department of the Navy use; and we have only scratched the surface. While I’m excit- ed about the progress that the NDW team has made in achieving the Pilot’s goals, what is more impressive is how this team U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY PATRICK GORDON has established the criteria for and built an Jody Davenport, NDW Smart Grid Pilot program manager, explains the smart grid with ademo unit during atour of the Washington Navy operational Smart Grid.” Yard’s smart grid capabilities. NDW’s Smart Energy concept of operations identifies appropriate energy management actions based on infor- According to Jody Davenport, NDW mation gained from the grid. Smart Grid Pilot program manager, the region’s Smart Energy concept of operations “The NDW/NAVFAC Washington Re- facility building and utility management respond to external drivers such as current defines appropriate energy management gional Energy Program continues to inno- systems. energy pricing and emergency outages, as actions based on information gained from vate and leverage resources to reduce en- “Initial Smart Grid capability is to en- well as internal demand signals such as thegrid. In keepingwiththisconcept,the ergy consumption, while partnering with able the existing controls in the building military operations and facility mainte- Smart Grid Pilot identifies opportunities the Department of Energy on renewable to be remotely managed through sensors nance and modernization issues. obtained from data analysis leading to the energy alternatives,” said Lt. Cmdr. Keith and controls,” Davenport said. “Smart This type of control of energy usage, reduction of energy costs and consumption Benson, regional energy program director. buildings allow us to provide active fa- combined with improved resource man- without impacting the mission. This in turn leads to an appreciable return on invest- “The secure Smart Grid integrated with the cility management, reduce work orders, agement, results in agreater return on in- ment while providing improved mission Advanced Meter Initiative will provide the minimize diagnostics, provide improved vestment, said Davenport.

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