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else,you most likely get NSAB’sASF is the By Julie Smith some on yourself,soyou largest throughout Na- NSAB Public Affairs have to know what that’s val District Washington staff writer like and still be able to and is usedincases of About adozen Naval subdue the subject.” emergencies,heightened Support Activity Bethes- After being sprayed, force protection or when da (NSAB) Auxiliary Se- the participants proceed- extra security is needed curity Force (ASF) per- ed through an obstacle for events or visits to the sonnel in training took course involving other se- installation by dignitar- part in aSept. 17 exercise curity force personnel act- ies,Sangriu explained. An to understand the impact ing as unlawful subjects. ASF class usually occurs of oleoresin capsicum, The participants were once aquarter at NSAB, commonly known as pep- required to subdue asub- but Sangriu has been per spray. ject with handcuffs and leading one training per The participants were fight off attackers with a month since March. willingly sprayed in the baton, all while battling “We’re constantly eyes with the chemical the effects of the pepper working to refresh our agent to grasp its physical spray. Medical assistance strength,”headded. response,whichincludes stoodbytotreat the par- The training class con- temporary blindness,a ticipants after they com- sists of one week of class- burning sensation on the pleted the obstacle course. room time and two weeks skin, coughing and arun- “It’slike your head of non-lethal weapons ny nose. is on fire,” Hospitalman training where trainees “The purpose of the Sean Stonebreaker stated learn take-down tech- training is so they know at the conclusion of the niques,self-defense strat- what it feels like when course.“Now that Ican egies and how to apply Photo by Julie Smith they spraysomeone else,” open my eyes,I’m good handcuffs.Participants Army medic Private 1st Class Patrick Swink is sprayed with oleo- Master at Arms 1st Class but my face is burning. must also qualify on a resin capsicum, commonly known as pepper spray, during NSAB George Sangriu said. “Any Now Iknow how bad it Auxiliary Security Force training Sept. 17. time you spraysomeone feels.” See SPRAY page 5 PuttingDisasterPreparednessPlans into Practice

been made available tion is intended to sum- Evacuations are more ations theybelieveare However,many disasters By Ron Kunz here in The Journal, on marize,refresh or supple- common than many potentially dangerous. allow no time for people NSAB Emergency Naval Support Activ- ment what we’ve learned people realize.Fires and When community evacu- to gather even the most Management Officer ity Bethesda’s(NSAB) about disaster prepared- floods cause evacuations ations become necessary, basic necessities,whichis Information compiled Facebook page (https:// ness throughout Septem- most frequently across local officials provide why planning ahead is es- from fema.gov website www.facebook.com/NSA- ber. the U.S. and almost every information to the pub- sential. Plan how you will Bethesda) and through When planning for a year,people along coast- lic through the media. assemble your family and To begin, I’dlike to avariety of disaster pre- disaster or emergency, lines evacuate as hurri- In some circumstances, supplies and anticipate thank the staffs of the paredness websites such take into consideration canes approach. In addi- other warning methods, where you will go for dif- American Red Cross,the as www.ready.gov,www. your family’sunique tion, hundreds of times a suchassirens,text alerts, ferent situations.Choose Fleet and Family Support ready.navy.mil and www. needs so that everyone year,transportation and emails or telephone calls several destinations in Center and The Journal fema.gov.It’simportant will know what role they industrial accidents re- are used. On NSAB,we different directions so for their hard work to pro- to utilize these to plan have during an event. lease harmful substanc- use the Everbridge mass you have options in an vide disaster prepared- and prepare for avariety Once you have aplan, you es,forcing many people notification and the out- emergency and know the ness information to all of of emergency situations. can build atoolkit so you to leave their homes.In door “Giant Voice” sys- evacuation routes to get us this month, whichwill Now that the month is will have the supplies you some circumstances,lo- tems. to those destinations.The help us reachour goal to coming to aclose,it’s and your family need in cal officials decide that The amount of time following possible situ- “Be Disaster Aware,Take time to apply what we’ve the event you don’t have the hazards are serious you have to leave will ations have some useful Action to Prepare.” learned –and to remem- power or water,orifthe and require mandatory depend on the hazard. If tips to prepare for certain Throughout the month ber that this information communication network evacuations.Inothers, the event is aweather emergencies that might of September,whichis and these resources can goes down. evacuations are advised condition, suchasahur- come up in our lives. National Preparedness be used year-round. Prepare now in the or households decide to ricane,you might have a Month, information has The following informa- event of an evacuation. evacuate to avoid situ- dayortwo to get ready. See PLAN page 7 2Thursday, September 25, 2014 The Journal

Bethesda Notebook Commander’sColumn Code Green Exercise Today Walter Reed Bethesda will Last MarchIprovided aconstruc- and patio area, and acombination conduct acommand-wide Code tion update for key projects aboard Na- sports lounge and gaming center.The Green/Mass Casualty Response val Support Activity Bethesda. Many of second zone is Respite,whichprovides Drill today to test notification, those projects have been completed and aplace of quietcontemplation andre- staffresponse,and mass casu- new/continuation projects have begun, treat. Respite includes atherapeutic alty station activation and set- so it’stime for another update. enrichment studio,quiet seating zones, up procedures. There will be Sanctuary Hall (Building 64) and and serene landscape area and medi- minimal impact to hospital op- its accompanying parking structure tation garden with awaterfall feature. erations. No casualties will (Building65) are located on Taylor The final zone is Education and Work, Road, northeast of Building 17. This and features alife enrichment class- be received or moved during project wascompleted and aribbon cutting cer- room,business center,and acommunity room. this drill. For more informa- emony held, August 18, 2014. The current use This building is dedicatedtothe late Prescott tion, contact Melissa Knapp at for the facility is as atransient wounded warrior Bush,father of George H. W. Bush and grand- [email protected]. lodging facility.Ithas been determined that the father of George W. Bush, for his support to the facility will be transitioned in to aNavyGateway USO as the Chair of the USO National Campaign Physical Readiness Training Inns and Suites beginning January 2015 with a during World WarII, helping raise $34 million in Time is approaching for complete transition by October 2015. This tran- 1942. From his time with the USO beginning in the Navy Physical Fitness sition will allow for increased support to Instal- 1941, Mr.Bush raised more than $210 million lation tenant missions.The 137,000 square-foot for the USO,whichtranslated into today’sdol- Assessment (PFA) at Walter facility features 125 studio and 37 two-bedroom lars,isroughly $2.6 billion. Since its completion Reed Bethesda. Navy command suites.The building 68 parking structure has and ribbon cutting in April, the USO Bethesda weigh-ins/body composition as- 470 spaces to support Sanctuary Hall and tenant has become afocal point for the NSAB instal- sessments will be conducted Oct. parking. lation and community,with ahost of regularly 6through Oct. 17 from 7:30 a.m. The Child Development Center (CDC) expand- occurring events and visits by national and lo- to 3p.m. in Building 9, first floor ed with the construction of two new buildings. cal sports teams,celebrities,and organizations. mezzanine. Testing for Sailors The new CDC Building 87 accommodates 300 Theseeventsserve as anothervenue of respite will be scheduled by director- children, ages six weeks to five years old, and fea- for our wounded warriors,active duty and reserve tures amenities like radiant heated floors,energy service members,and their families. ate and conducted from Oct. 20 efficient lighting and heating,and an expanded The Comfort and Solace Hall Buildings (Build- through Nov. 14. All Sailors must playarea. The Continuous Child Care Facility ings 60 and 61) are having their exterior surfaced/ complete their weigh-in prior (CCCF), Building 88, is designed to provide 24/7 skin replaced in addition to window replacement. to scheduling their test. Also, child and can accommodate 20 children from six Comfort Hall (Building 60) has been completed the semi-annual Army Physical weeks up to age 12. The concept of the CCCF is and Solace Hall(Building 61) renovations have Fitness Test (APFT) will be from to seek to combine the strengths of in-home-style begun on the East Wing with completion sched- Oct. 6through Oct. 31.Height care with those of center-based care.This facility uled for May, 2016. This project is being done to and weight checks will be con- is the only 24/7 location within the Naval District improve energy efficiency and to align the exte- ducted in the Troop Command Washington and one of only afew CDCs in the rior appearance with that of theNSA Bethesda Department of Defense authorized and qualified historical district architecture. building (147) Monday through to do so.Finally,with completion of the renova- Construction aboard Naval Support Activity Thursday from 8a.m. to 3p.m., tion to the original CDC Building 26, the total Bethesda continues,and there are anumber of and Friday from 8a.m. to noon, CDC capability will now accommodate up to 298 additional projects planned in the near future and and must be accomplished within children, 6weeks to 5years old. out to approximately 2022. Iwill continue to pro- 14 days of your APFT. Soldiers The USO Warrior and Family Center Bethesda vide updates on new projects as they approach, as with apermanent profile must (Building 83) is located on Taylor Road very near well as existing projects as they progress. produce acopy to the non-com- Sanctuary Hall, and conveniently and strategi- Thank you for what you do every day. missioned officer-in-charge on cally between Tranquility and Sanctuary Halls. This facility is more than 16,000 square feet in All ahead flank, the day of testing. For more in- size and divided into three specificzones.The Capt. David A. Bitonti formation, call the Walter Reed first zone is Recreation and Normalcy.Itfeatures Commanding Officer Bethesda Physical Readiness afireside lounge,kitchen, and dining area, grill NavalSupportActivity Bethesda Training office at 301-295-5502.

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SuicideAwareness Month ‘One Loss is OneToo Many’

subtle,Goodwin said. The clinical psy- By Sharon Renee Taylor chologist explained giving away valu- WRNMMC Public Affairs ables,not sleeping well, making state- staff writer ments about things not being worth it, Theloss of one service member to sui- comments indicating hopelessness,help- cide is one too many,according to the De- lessness or risk-taking behavior may partment of Defense (DOD). Preventing indicate an individual mayneed formal suicide is atop priority for the nation’s mental health assessment. Access to le- military force. thal means like guns is also an issue for During arecent interview,Army Col. the military,Schneider added. BrettSchneider,psychiatrist and direc- The two offered three things we can do tor of Behavioral Health at Walter Reed to be there for ourselves or others,every National Military Medical Center,and daytoprevent suicide. Navy Cmdr.Brice Goodwin, deputy di- One,stayconnected. Helping people rector,reviewed recent statistics,risk to connect to their support systems is factors,warning signs and how conversa- the number one thing that you can do tioncan save alife. The two also named for people who are at risk for suicide. resources available at the medical center Two,help them to manage the potential to those at risk for suicide,including the shame that they mayhaveabout feeling command chaplain’soffice,whichtakes this way. the lead in suicide prevention training. “Say, ‘Everybody gets down sometimes. The DOD quarterly suicide report for We get that you might be thinking that the fourth quarter of calendar year 2013 you’re under alot of stress.Wewant to indicates adecrease in active duty sui- help you through this rather than allow- cides from 2012, whichshowed an annual ing you to be isolated and feeling shame,’” suicide rate of 22.7 suicides per 100,000 Schneider offered. service members.In2013, the number Three,pay attention. “You’re only go- dropped to 18.7 suicides per 100,000 ing to get to those (first) two if you paid service members.The Marine Corps attention in the first place that you have displayed the highest annual rate per afriend, co-worker,(or) colleague who’s 100,000 service members in 2013 with suffering,” he added. “If you’re blind to 23.1, followed by the Army at 23.0, the it and not open to paying attention then Air Force at 14.4 and the Navy with 13.4. you’re never going to get to that point Schneider explained the Army initi- when you can help them reconnect and ated an Army-wide health promotion manage.” Schneider called it ‘situational andrisk-reductionsuicide prevention awareness.’ campaign in 2009 because of increased Schneider suggested being as direct numbers.“This included getting com- as possible when asking an individual if manders more involved in the care of they’re suicidal. “If the thought crosses their Soldiers,” he said. yourmind, (andyou’re)thinking about The Navy launched ayear-long en- somebody’ssafety,you should address gagement beginning this month with the that,”Schneider said. “Do it as directly as theme ‘Every Sailor,Every Day.’ possible —ifthey are thinking it, that’s “What they’ve done is work to push it an opportunity to help save someone. down to line commanders,tobeable to Army Chaplain (Maj.) Denise Hagler, reduce stigma,”Goodwin said. According who heads the prevention effort agreed, to the Navy commander,this is to put and reviewed the three steps to suicide people at ease,reaching out and speaking intervention taught during suicidepre- to apeer before things get overwhelming. vention training held at Walter Reed Things that put people at risk for sui- Bethesda three times eachmonth. cide in the short term typically are things “Wegobythe acronym of A-C-E,”the that disrupt connectedness with other chaplain explained, beginning with the people,cause great shame,orthings letter ‘A’.Ask the question directly,‘Are that allow people to be more impulsive, you thinking of killing yourself?’” The Schneider explained. He added this could individual will answer that question di- include psychiatric and substance abuse rectly,Hagler said, “either yes or no.” disorders or just alackofcaring anymore How do you overcome the fear to ask? that would make them do something con- She suggested role playorpractice to trary to how they might normally act. find out how it feels and sounds.“Most of In the military,the most common rea- the time people will feel uncomfortable son for someone to attempt suicide is a when they try to ask that question, that’s failed relationship,hesaid. “If you have whyit’simportant to role play,”the chap- afailed romantic relationship or if you’ve lain said adding an individual can also lostyourjob,and feel shamed about that, overcome the fear by considering it an add on alcohol, drugs or apsychiatric dis- opportunity to prevent another suicide order that causes people to be impulsive if they have experienced personal loss. –that’susually the recipe for the person The ‘C’ means to “care for that per- at risk to actually act,”Schneider said. son,”she said. Don’t use force and be “Particularly when you get the younger safe,Hagler continued. Try to calm that population,”Goodwin added. person down. Listen to them, talk to What are some of the warning signs of suicide? Suicidal behavior can be very See SUICIDE page 7 1042133 4Thursday, September 25, 2014 The Journal AirForce Celebrates 67 YearsofService

By Sarah Marshall cy of valor …Iwill not falter,I WRNMMC Public Affairs will not fail. “Wetoo have aproud heri- staff writer tage,aproud heritage of ser- Fornearly seven decades, vice,ofensuring patient friend- the Air Force has been ama- ly access to high quality health jor element of our nation’sde- care,for all that we are privi- fense.Committed to integrity leged to serve,” Clark said. “We and excellence,the service cel- serve heroes,service members ebrated its 67th birthdayon and their families,our retirees Sept. 18. and their families.” To celebrate at Walter Reed With amission to serve Bethesda, staff wished the Air those who serve,headded, “We Force happy birthdayduring will notfalter, we will not fail.” morning colors,singing the Air The general wasfollowed Force song,and gathering for a by guest speaker Air Force traditional cake cutting. Chief Master Sgt. Michelle “It is our Air Force,and our Thorsteinson-Richards,the Air Force is the premier air command chief master ser- power in the entire world,” geant of the 79th Medical said Brig.Gen. Jeffrey Clark, Wing at Joint Base Andrews. director of the Walter Reed She is the principal advisor National Military Medical to the wing commander on all Center (WRNMMC). “What enlisted matters.With more better waytocelebrate the than 2,000 personnel, the

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chris Krucke birthdayofour Air Force than 79th Medical Wing is the sin- During Walter Reed Bethesda’s morningcolorsonSept. 18,the commandwished here together as one team, in gle medical voice for planning conjunction with honoring our and implementing Air Force the Air Force ahappy 67th birthday. From left to right: Walter Reed Bethesda and joint solutions within the Director Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Clark, Senior Airman William Geyer, Command Chief colors.” Clark then read an excerpt National Capital Region. Master Sergeant of the79thMedical Wing at JointBaseAndrews,Air ForceChief from the Airmen’sCreed: Iam Amedic by trade,the chief Master Sgt. Michelle Thorsteinson-Richards, and Command Master Chief Tyrone faithful to aproud heritage,a Willis. tradition of honor,and alega- See AIR FORCE page 10

1043308 The Journal Thursday, September 25, 2014 5

Photo by Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Sarah Perelli The NSAB Auxiliary Security Force graduated anew class of ASF personnel during aceremony Sept. 19.

Sangriu continued. SPRAY “Just about everybody says that they enjoyed the course and they are glad Continued from pg. 1 they were able to experience it. We let them have fun, but we teachthem in a practical waythat makes sense,” Sangriu weapons range with apistol and shot- added. gun, Sangriu said. The next ASF academy is scheduled After graduating from the training for October.Sangriu encouraged those course,ASF personnel generally work interested to complete their packages 16 hoursofgatedutyand participate and return them as soon as possible.For in eight hours of training per month in more information about future acade- addition to their regular duties.Many mies,contact Sangriu at 301-319-2558 or service members do it for the advantage visit the security office in the basement it offers during the evaluation process, of Building 17. 1043251 The Combined Federal Campaign is Underway!

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1043237 6Thursday, September 25, 2014 The Journal Nine SailorsPinnedChief PettyOfficers at Walter Reed Bethesda

Photo by Bernard S. Little Nine Sailors earned the gold fouled anchor and advanced to the rank of chief petty officer during aSept. 16 ceremony at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC).

Creed, saying,“The chief Navy,eacheligible Sailor By Bernard S. Little petty officer plays an in- for chief is required to be WRNMMC Public tegral role in the training, selected by aranking and Affairs staff writer mentorship and the devel- selection board composed Sept. 16 marked aspe- opment of our people.” The of master chiefs who ac- cial dayfor nine Sailors general also recognized tively choose the future who earned the gold fouled the dedication and sacri- leadership from the most anchor and advanced to fices of service members’ capableSailors,consider- the rank of chief petty of- families,saying,“There is ing both their aptitude as ficer during aceremony no greater patriot than the technical experts and abil- at Walter Reed National family of an American ser- ity as leaders. Military Medical Center vice member.” The chief petty officer Vice Adm. (Dr.) Mat- (WRNMMC). rank wasestablished for thew L. Nathan, the 37th Among the 121st class the Navy on April 1, 1893. Surgeon General of the of chief petty officers to Prior to 1958, chief petty Navy,attended the cer- join the Chiefs Mess,fol- officer wasthe highest emony and praised the lowing along legacy of enlisted rank in the Navy, multi-service represen- senior enlisted leadership, but this changed on May tation at the event. He 20,1958, with the estab- the Sailors advanced came stated, “A senior enlisted lishment of the paygrades from various commands leader of any service,at of E-8 and E-9 in all five within the National Capi- any level, is paramount Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Krucke branches of the U.S. armed tal Area. They were pinned to the mission, often the Chief-select Andrea Prendergrast (right) has her gold fouled an- forces.Inthe Navy,the E-8 chief petty officers during backbone of that mission.” chors pinned on her uniform by her children Alexander and Adanae the ceremony steeped in He then challenged the under the watchful eye of Senior Chief Petty Officer Theresa Fra- paygrade is the senior tradition at WRNMMC. new chiefs to successfully zier (left). chief petty officer and the The new chiefs included fulfill their leadership and E-9 paygrade is master Edgar Callupe,Trina Dav- mentorship responsibili- period in his life. are bad; anyone can lead noncommissioned officers. chief petty officer. enport, Joseph Delacruz, ties,and concluded with “It’schallenging to be a when situations areopti- The manner of promotion “The Navy is unique Calisha Jameson, Marcus an enthusiastic,“Chiefs, chief petty officer,” Prince mal,”Prince continued. “I to the rank of chief in the in that it confers much Love,Kenneth Matthews, you know what needs to continued. “If you’re do- owe it to all of you to be Navy is aunique process more authority and re- Marksteven Meneses, be done; go out and do it!” ing it right, it’sthe most the best possible chief I compared to the other sponsibility on the chief Scott Miller and Andre “There’snothing stron- difficult job in the Navy. can be,and that’swhat I branches in the armed while demanding more Prendergast. ger than the Chiefs Mess,” Sailors demand and ex- demand and expect from forces,said Master Chief performance and results,” Walter Reed Bethesda added guest speaker at pect your leadership,and all of you, especially the Paul Loomis,senior en- Loomis said. “Even the Director Brig.Gen. (Dr.) the pinning,Command frankly,they deserve it. new chiefs,” he concluded. listed leader for the Direc- uniform is changed. The Jeffrey B. Clark gave Master Chief Terry Prince. To deliver the goods 100 The chief pinning cere- torate of Clinical Support chief is required to be a opening remarks at the The senior enlisted advi- percent of the time,all the mony is the culmination of Services at WRNMMC. fountain of wisdom, an ceremony,telling the new sor for the Defense Health time,isavery challenging asix-week intense train- He explained while in the ambassador of good will chiefs,“Ineed your lead- Agency,Prince credited thing. ing program to prepare se- Army,Air Force and the and an authority on per- ership,” and quoting from the Chiefs Mess for assist- “Leadership is about do- lected Sailors for their new Marine Corps, an E-6 is sonal relations as well as the Chief Petty Officer’s ing him during adifficult ing things when situations responsibilities as senior promoted to E-7; in the atechnical expert.” The Journal Thursday, September 25, 2014 7 Navy to honorGoldStarMother’sand Family’s Day, launch supportprogram

half-siblings,half- and step- By Shawn Miller children, and children through NDW Public Affairs adoption. NGS coordinators, Naval Support Activity spread across the continental Bethesda (NSAB) will join the United States and Hawaii, will nation Sept. 28 in commemorat- help connect Gold Star family ing the sacrifices of Gold Star members with counseling and mothers and family members support groups,employment –those who have lost aloved and education services,chap- lain’scare,and avariety of other one in service to the country – assistance efforts. during GoldStarMother’s and “Most importantly,NGS coor- Family’sDay. dinators will provide survivors The “Gold Star” name derives with safe and compassionate from service flags displayed by support through avery difficult families with deployed loved time,” Valliere said. “In addi- ones,with agold star replacing tion to coordinators,the NGS the blue star amid the white U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Iain L. Stratton program will connect survivors field to represent and honor In support of family members who have lost aloved one in service to the country, with personal financial coun- those family members who have the Navy is preparing to launch the Navy Gold Star program, Oct. 1. The pro- selors that can provide educa- died while serving.In1936, gram is designed to provide long-term assistance through counseling and support tion on budgeting and investing. Congress designated the last Financial counselors are com- Sundayevery September as a groups, as well as employment and education services, and keep those Gold Star members within the Navy family. mitted to assisting survivors in daytohonor Gold Star mothers creating asolid foundation for andfamilies, and eachyear the change from 10 a.m. to 2p.m. to have its own Gold Star coor- being run by Commander,Navy financial success.” presidentissuesaproclamation In addition to commemorat- dinator. Installations Command, is to Elsewhere in the National recognizingthe event. ing Gold Star Mother’sand “The Navy Gold Star pro- provide long-term care and sup- Capital Region, the national Acopy of the proclamation Family’sDay Sunday, the Navy gram will strive to ensure that port to ensure Gold Star mem- American Gold Star Mothers or- will be on displayatNSAB’s ganization is participating in a is preparing to launchthe Navy all Gold Star family members bers are not forgotten and can Warrior Café on Sept. 28, along- Sunday service at the National side an information tableabout Gold Star (NGS) program, Oct. receive the assistance and sup- remain apart of the Navy fam- Cathedral, and will layawreath Gold Star mothers and families, 1, with agoal of developing a port needed whilefulfilling the ily as long as they wish, Valliere at the Tomb of the Unknown at and will be displayed for afew comprehensive survivor assis- Navy’spromise of lasting sup- added. Arlington National Cemetery days.NSAB’sFleet and Family tance program for families of port,”said Pamela Valliere,NGS Individuals eligible to join the following the service. Support Center will also have the fallen. NSAB is currently regional coordinator for Naval program include parents,wid- To learn more about the Gold an outreachtable set up Friday, the only military base through- District Washington. owsorwidowers,and next-of- Star program at NSAB,contact Sept. 26 at the NSAB Navy Ex- out Naval District Washington The mission of the program, kin including children, siblings, Patsy Jackson at 301-319-4087.

your home,incase the garage to be opened immediately in apps,suchasthose available PLAN door will not open. ATMs also an emergency.Make sure ev- from FEMA, the American SUICIDE require electricity so keep eryone in the family under- Red Cross and the Maryland Continued from pg. 1 some emergency cash in a stands and practices how to Emergency Management Continued from pg. 3 safe place. properly operate and open Agency,provide information In preparing for apos- locked or barred doors and about finding shelters,pro- When preparing for a them. Hear their story; listen sible house fire,create and windows.Also,teachchildren viding first aid and seeking blackout, you should build to what’sbothering them, so practice afireescapeplan. not to hide from firefighters. assistance for recovery.Try an emergency kit and make a that they know that somebody In the event of afire,remem- When preparing for awin- to minimize travel. If travel family communications plan. cares.She instructed to remove Follow energy conservation ber that every second counts, ter storm, add rocksalt or is necessary,keep adisaster so you and your family must more environmentally safe supplies kit in your vehicle. any item that they might use to measures to keep the use of hurt themselves. electricity as low as possible, alwaysbeprepared. Escape products to melt ice on walk- Bring pets/companion ani- The third step in suicide in- whichcan help power compa- plans help you get out of ways (sand will also improve mals inside during winter tervention is ‘E.’“Escort them nies avoid imposing rolling your home quickly.Twice traction) to your emergency weather.Move other animals blackouts.Fill plastic con- eachyear,practice your kit. Snow shovels and other or livestocktosheltered ar- to the nearest facility that can tainers with water and place home fire escape plan. Some snow removal equipment like eas with non-frozen drinking help them, the nearest person them in the refrigerator and tips to consider when prepar- asnow blower will be good to water. that can help them like the freezer if there’sroom. Leave ing this plan include,find have on hand. If heating fuel The more prepared we are, chain of command, chaplain, about an inchofspace in- two ways to get out of each is your wayofheating your the less stressful the event behavioral health, the primary side eachone,because water room.Ifthe primary wayis home,make sure to have a will be.Ifyou still have ques- care provider,emergency de- expands as it freezes.This blocked by fire or smoke,you sufficient amount for your tions or concerns about di- partment, police –anyone that chilled or frozen water will will need asecond wayout. backupplan. Youmay be- saster preparedness,the fol- can help them from there,” Ha- help keep food cold during Asecondary route might be come isolated in your home lowing individuals are avail- gler said, adding that the sui- atemporary poweroutage. awindow onto aneighboring and regular fuel sources may able to assist: American Red cidal individual should not be Be aware that most medica- roof or acollapsible ladder be cut off.Store agood sup- Cross,Marin Reynes,301- left alone at any time. tion that requires refrigera- for escape from upper story ply of dry,seasoned wood for 295-1538, located in Bldg.8, “Wehope to have the right windows.Only purchase col- your fireplace or wood-burn- 2nd Floor,Room 2189; Fleet tion canbekeptinaclosed kind of environment here lapsible ladders evaluated by ing stove.Haveadequate and Family Support Center, refrigerator for several hours where people can find their su- without aproblem. If unsure, anationally recognized labo- clothing and blankets to keep Anna Rhodes,301-319-4087, pervisor helpful in that situa- checkwith your physician or ratory.Make sure that win- you warm. located on the 1st floor of tion,”Schneider said. Service pharmacist. Keep your car dows are not stuck, screens Make afamily communica- Bldg.11; Command Emer- tank at least half full. Know can be taken out quickly and tions plan. Your family may gency Management team or members can also find help by where the manual release security bars can be properly not be together when disas- the NSABEmergency Man- calling the Military Crisis Line lever of your electric garage opened. Practice feeling your ter strikes,soitisimportant ager,Ronald Kunz, 301-295- at 1-800-273-8255 and press- door is located and how to op- wayout of the house in the to know how you will contact 2219, located in Bldg.11, ing ‘1’.The crisis line is also erate it. Keep akey to your dark or with your eyes closed. one another,how you will get Room 210. available by cell phone text by house with you if you regu- Windows and doors with se- backtogether and what you Remember –the goal is to dialing 838255. Military One larly use the garage as the curity barsmusthavequick will do in case of an emer- “Be Disaster Aware,Take Ac- Source is another resource for primary means of entering releasedevicestoallow them gency.Free smart phone tion to Prepare.” help at 1-800-342-9647. 8Thursday, September 25, 2014 The Journal SeptemberisProstateCancerAwareness Month

Also this year,more tient educator for the tate Cancer Awareness the mortality rate for sures the level of PSA in By Bernard S. Little than 29,000 men will Center for Prostate Dis- Month. prostate cancer has fall- the blood, asubstance WRNMMC Public succumb to prostate can- ease Research(CPDR) “During National en, but too many men — produced by the normal Affairs staff writer cer,the ACS reports. at Walter Reed National Prostate Cancer Aware- an estimated 29,000 this prostate but in higher In 2014, more than “After lung cancer, Military Medical Center ness Month, we honor all year —will die from this levels by most prostate 233,000 men will be di- prostate cancer is the (WRNMMC). The CPDR those whose lives have disease,and even more tumors.All men have agnosed with prostate second leading cause of is acomponent of the been touched by this dis- are at risk,”Obama add- some PSA in their blood, ed. “Increased awareness but an elevated PSA does cancer,making it the sec- cancer-related deaths John P. Murtha Cancer ease,and we renew our can help these men make not necessarily mean ond most common new among men in the Unit- Center at WRNMMC. commitment to reducing informed choices about that aman has prostate cancer diagnosed follow- ed States.One in six “They are fathers, its devastating impact their health. While the cancer. ing breast cancer,which men over their lifetime brothers,and sons…,” through more effective exact causes of prostate “With early risk as- has more than 235,000 will develop prostate President BarackObama prevention, detection, cancer remain unknown, sessment and detection diagnoses this year,ac- cancer,” says retired indicates in his Sep- and treatment,”the pres- medical researchhas of prostate cancer,weare cording to the American Army Col. (Dr.) Jane L. tember 2014 proclama- ident continued. identified well-estab- diagnosing prostate can- Cancer Society (ACS). Hudak, anurse and pa- tion for National Pros- “Since the mid-1990s, lished risk factors with cer in its earliest stages,” whichmen should be Rosner said. Prior to the familiar,including age, use of PSA testing,21 family history,and race. percent of newly diag- Iencourage all men, es- nosed men had prostate pecially those at higher cancer that had spread risk, to talk with their beyond the prostate doctors about how pros- (metastatic) and 68 per- tate cancer could affect cent of men had tumors them.” confined to the prostate. Hudak said all men Today, only four percent have the potential risk of men have metastatic of developing prostate disease and more than cancer sometime in their 90 percent of men have lifetime.“It can occur in tumors confined to the men of all ages,but it oc- prostate. curs more frequently in In most cases,men men over 50, and is most with early prostate can- common in men over 65.” cer have no symptoms. In addition, she stated This explains the impor- men who have afam- tance of the PSA blood ilyhistory of prostate test andDRE.The Na- cancer are more likely tional Cancer Institute to develop the disease (NCI) advises men to than other men, particu- consult their physician larly if it is afirst-degree if they notice aneed to relative,suchasfather, urinate frequently,espe- brother,orifthere are cially at night; difficulty two first-degree relatives starting or stopping uri- with prostate cancer. nation; painful or burn- “Also,ifthe family ing urination; difficulty member’sprostate can- having an erection; pain- cer wasdiagnosed at an ful ejaculation; blood in early age,suchasbefore the urine or semen; or age 60, the likelihood of frequent pain and stiff- aman developing pros- ness in the lower back, tate cancer at an early hips or upper thighs. age is also increased,” Any of these symp- Hudak continued. toms can be caused by “African-American cancer or by other,less men are at increased serious conditions,ac- risk of developing pros- cording to the NCI. tate cancer,” Hudak Formen who are diag- added. “In fact, African- nosed with prostate can- American menhavethe cer,the CPDR at Walter highestrate of prostate Reed Bethesda conducts cancer,[and] the reason acomprehensive,team- is not known.” focused, patient-cen- Army Lt. Col. (Dr.) In- tered Multi-Disciplinary ger Rosner,the director Prostate Cancer Clinic, of urologic oncology and Hudak explained. This CPDR associate director is aforum of education at WRNMMC,explained and multiple physician detection for prostate consultations whichpro- cancer is by adigital vides men and their fam- rectal exam (DRE) and ilies with information ablood test for “PSA”or about their prostate can- 1042571 prostate specific anti- gen. The PSA test mea- See CANCER page 9 The Journal Thursday, September 25, 2014 9

worried about their personal risk fac- CANCER tors should talk with their physician to determine whethertheyshould be Continued from pg. 8 screened for prostate cancer.Men who are at risk for prostate cancer or men cer so they can make an informed deci- who have any concerns are encouraged sion on the best treatment for them, if to talk with their physician, regard- treatment is required. Treatment for less of age. prostate cancer can take anumber of “I wasdiagnosed at (the former) different forms depending on the pa- Walter Reed (Army Medical Center) tient’sclinical presentation, consulta- with prostate cancer in 2009, had sur- tion with his urologist and stage of the gery and the prostate wasremoved,” cancer. explained Harold Hanson, aretired Retired Col. (Dr.) David McLeod, Army lieutenant colonel and prostate CPDR director,explained forms of cancer survivor.“They found some of treatment for prostate cancer confined my lymph nodes werepositive,and I to the prostate mayinclude: active went throughradiation andhormone surveillance,surgery,radiation, cryo- therapy for two years.That all fin- therapy (freezing the cancer cells) and ished in 2012. I’m fine now and like to High Intensity Focused Ultrasound help [the CPDR] out. (HIFU). Hormone therapy mayalso “The care here (at Walter Reed be used in conjunction with radiation Bethesda) is fantastic,” Hanson add- and as atreatment option for more ad- ed. “It wasn’t just the medical part; vanced disease found to be outside the there wasthe counseling,(and) sup- prostate. port groups with patients who went McLeod and Rosner agree that al- through what Iwas going through. though ahealthy diet and lifestyle, They coachyou, counsel you and men- whichincludes regular exercise,may tor you in how to take advantage of be helpfulinreducing men’schances what’soffered and how to take care of of developing prostate cancer,aware- yourself,and that’sagreat asset.” ness of their individual prostate can- Appointments for screenings are cer risk is important. available Mondaythrough Friday Based on the current American Uro- during normal duty hours (7 a.m. to logical Association 2013 Guidelines,it 4:30 p.m.) at the CPDR at Walter Reed is recommended that screening be of- Bethesda. Areferral is not required. fered to men ages 55 to 69. Men young- Foranappointment or information, er than 55 or older than 69 who are call 301-319-2900.

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ards said. innovation of our airmen, she AIR FORCE “My Air Force stands for ide- continued. Though it might als –ideals that spark afire in seem natural to define the DidYou Know? Continued from pg. 4 the professionalism of the peo- Air Force in terms of air craft, ple it employs,all of them past missiles and satellites,inre- •OnApril 26, 1948, the Air Force announced and present,”she said. “It’sthe master sergeant expressed ality,she said the service’s apolicy of racial integration –the first service her love for the service that ideals that propel them to ac- unmatched capabilities exist to do so –well before President Harry Truman’s has “given so much” and has ceptriskand to ensure priva- because of the imagination, in- Executive Order on equal opportunity in July tion. It’sthe ideals that allow changed her life in so many novation and dedication of our 1948. ways,she said. them to be ready,willing and airmen. able to sacrifice everything.” •OnApril 1, 1954, President Dwight D. She asked the crowd: how Her final thought to her fel- Eisenhower signed into law abill creating the do you say“Happy Birthday” She went on to give an ex- low airmen: “Weare lucky to be United States Air Force Academy. to an armed service that em- ample of how these ideals employed in the best equipped ploys 332,524 active duty have distinguished the service most capable and most tech- •OnJuly 20, 1969, USAF Lt. Col. Michael personnel, 71,200 reservists, branchthrough history,telling nologically advanced Air Force Collins remained in orbit as astronaut Neil more than 185,000civilians, thestory of Col. Gail Halvors- on the planet. What our Air Armstrong took the first steps on the moon. en, acommand pilot more com- as well as 106,700 in the Air Force has it cannot buy,it •OnSept. 1, 1975, USAF Gen. Daniel monly known as the “Candy National Guard? She said she has airmen who believe whole “Chappie” James, Jr., became the first black offi- Bomber.” During the Berlin could offer arendition of the heartedly in the mission they Airlift in 1948, living condi- cer to achieve four-star rank in the U.S. military. service’shistory,tracing its are assigned,”she said. “They tions were tough and food was •OnJune 10, 1989, Capt. Jacquelyn S. Parker origins backtothe Army Air know from time to time,the Corps.During the 1920s,the scarce for many German fami- became the first female pilot to graduate from lies.Halvorsen began dropping Air Force needs them to forego the Air Force Test Pilot School at Edwards AFB, Air Corps fell under the Army the creature comforts of life Air Forces,part of the larger candy attached to parachutes California. and endure hardship,sothat U.S. Army.The Air Corps had to children, an act dubbed “Op- •OnJan. 13, 1993, USAF Maj. Susan Helms, others mayenjoy the blessings acombat role in the Army, eration Little Vittles,” she said. of liberty.Our airmen know to flying aboard space shuttle Endeavour, became until it wasdissolved by the It sparked similar effects from the first U.S. military woman in space. other crews and gained wide place service before self,24/7, National Security Act of 1947, •OnAug. 22, 2002, Operation Provide Hope creating the Air Force on Sept. spread attention. 365 days ayear.” 18, 1947. Today, the service “Asawaveofpublic sup- She concluded, “Without the began –the largest single U.S. humanitarian branchreaches globally in all port led to donations,bythe dedication of airmen, the Air assistance medical project for Uzbekistan since dimensions: land, sea, air and endofthe Airlift, around 25 Force wouldn’t have survived the nation’s independence. USAF cargo aircraft space. crews had dropped 23 tons of one year,let alone 67 years… began the airlift of vital medicines and supplies. More important than the chocolate and chewing gum,” Happy 67th birthdaytothe history and what the organi- she said. United States Air Force and (Source: U.S. Air Force official website) zation is capable of,is“what it The effectiveness of air mayyou enjoy many more to stands for,” Thorsteinson-Rich- power comes directly from the come.”

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