Journal Vol. 6, No. 5 February 6, 2015 News and information for and about Joint Base -Bolling

www.facebook.com/JBABdc Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling www.cnic.navy.mil/jbab NAVSEA employees return to Navy Yard home By Brian Leshak Following Sept. 16, employees NAVSEA Public Affairs were displaced across the Wash- ington D.C. metro area as authori- Forty-three million seconds, ties conducted a multi-month 725,000 minutes, 12,000 hours, 504 investigation inside Building 197. days, 72 weeks or one year, four A decision was quickly made to months and seventeen days. How- renovate the building upon con- ever the time is interpreted, it is a clusion of the investigation, but it long time to be away from home, would be more than a year before but that is how long employees the workforce could return. from the Naval Sea Systems Com- With employees working in mand (NAVSEA) have spent away borrowed workspaces in neigh- from theirs, since the tragic shoot- boring commands or teleworking ings of Sept. 16, 2013 at the Wash- from home, NAVSEA leadership ington Navy Yard (WNY). worked feverishly to find a way to NAVSEA Commander Vice Adm. bring the workforce back together William Hilarides officially opened under one roof until the Hum- the doors to the command’s newly phreys Building could be repaired renovated workplace during a chris- and renovated. tening ceremony held Feb. 2 on the Coincidentally, just a few blocks steps of the Humphreys Building, away, at Buzzard Point in South- Building 197. west Washington, D.C., members “Seventeen months ago we got of the U.S. Coast Guard were va- knocked down. But, we didn’t stay cating their headquarters building down. We returned to work, kept and moving to a new location. NAVSEA going, supported the NAVSEA leadership worked fleet, the Navy and each other,” with the General Services Admin- said Hilarides during the christen- istration to put together an occu- ing ceremony. pancy agreement allowing NAV- “We did so thanks to numerous SEA to temporarily move into the people both at the Navy Yard and building. The 850,000-square foot in the neighborhood. Though to- building, dubbed by employees as day is about looking forward and “NAVSEA West,” would serve as a U.S. Navy photo by Scott Adam Webb getting back to where we belong, temporary workplace for nearly Beverly Hilarides, in the time-honored tradition of Navy shipbuilders, christens the Humphreys Building, Building we’ll never forget those we lost 2,800 employees until renovations that terrible day. They will always 197, during a ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard. The event marks the first time employees are returning remain a part of us, the Navy, and to work in the building nearly 17 months since the tragic events of Sept. 16, 2013. NAVSEA.” See Navy Yard, Page 4

From the Archives One team moving forward; Anacostia, Bolling begin transition to joint base

Editor’s Note - This story origi- members greeted Anacostia and Postal Services, Supply, Storage nally appeared in the Feb. 5, 2010 Bolling employees and residents at and Distribution (non-munitions), issue of the Joint Base Journal. This base entry gates today. The event Installation Movement, Honors week marks the fifth anniversary of was followed by a symbolic hand- and Protocol, Public Affairs, Man- the consolidation of Naval Support shake between the two command- agement Analysis, Airfield Opera- Facility Anacostia and Bolling Air ers during a meeting that included tions, Small Arms Range Manage- Force Base. The two separate, but leaders from all associate units. ment and 11th Services Division adjoining military installations “We are all in - one team mov- members and Navy Morale, Wel- were consolidated in 2010 based ing forward,” Air Force Col. Cedric fare and Recreation. on the recommendations of the George, commander, “We are all working hard to set 2005 Base Realignment and Clo- said. “The Air Force and the Navy up Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling for sure Commission (BRAC). JBAB be- are in the middle of a deliberate mission success,” Navy Capt. John came one of 12 joint bases formed process to vet all functions, lever- Sears, Naval Support Washington throughout the country as a result aging the best practices of both commanding officer, said. “The of the 2005 BRAC. services to guarantee there’s no Air Force and the Navy will work decrease in service or care to our together throughout the imple- outstanding customers. Custom- By Marilyn C. Holliday mentation process to ensure we ers may see a different face or uni- maintain or improve quality of life U.S. Air Force photo by Thomas Dennis 11th Wing Public Affairs Office form, but the superior customer and our sense of community.” Navy Capt. John Sears (right), Naval Support Washington commanding Feb. 1 marks the first day of the service must remain the same, no IOC kicks off the transition that initial operational capability phase matter who is providing the ser- will be completed by full opera- officer, shakes hands with Bob Burkel of Burkel Construction, inside the of the joint basing implementation vice.” tional capability, which is Oct. 1, Joint Visitors’ Center on Bolling Air Force Base. Captain Sears and Col. process for Joint Base Anacostia- Offices transitioning in during 2010. The period between IOC and Cedric George (center), 11th Wing commander, welcomed base workers Bolling. the next three months are: Admin- and visitors as a symbolic gesture Feb. 1, 2010, kicking off the start of In commemoration of the his- istrative Management and Execu- torical event, Air Force and Navy tive Office, Records Management, See transition, Page 6 the joint basing process. 2 Friday, February 6, 2015 Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Joint Base Journal Police sergeant takes over crime prevention at JBAB

By Jeremy K. Johnson or during a specific time), maybe ple. I know over at Andrews - where Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling even issues with their neighbors. I still have friends from when I was Public Affairs A lot of the time, they either don’t stationed there - their police pro- report it, or if they do get reported, gram is crime prevention and it’s Sergeant Bianca Burgos took they’re not really followed up on. manned by three sergeants,” she over the role of Joint Base Anacos- So, I can go out and follow up and offered. “I’m a one-man unit here tia-Bolling (JBAB) crime preven- see if there are any other issues.” taking over the whole thing, and, tion officer Dec. 28. As an example of what base with it being fairly new, it’s a lot of The crime prevention officer police and leadership can address building from scratch. There’s a lot works with the community and to meet everyone’s safety needs, of coming up with my own ideas base security to implement plans Burgos noted that vehicle entry and networking.” and policies aimed at reducing procedures are commonly misun- Despite that feeling, she was crime and keeping JBAB’s employ- derstood. She plans to incorporate quick to point out her time at JBAB ees, personnel and residents safe. this topic into the next town hall, as an advantage - noting that her Burgos began her career in se- happening this month. experience here will work in her curity as an Airman with Air Force “One of the common errors is favor. security forces. After completing people thinking that if their visi- “I think it’ll definitely be ben- her service at nearby Joint Base tors and guests are following in eficial. Working the gates and the Andrews, she obtained a degree in their car behind them, that it’s ok road, I’ve had the chance to meet criminal justice. to just ‘follow on’ without going people who come through the gate She came to JBAB about a year through the pass procedure,” said and network,” she said. “It will ago where she served as a member Burgos. “It’s an easy mistake. It help me with this because a lot of of the base police, working shifts at happens a lot, but, that’s not how it is just reaching out to other base the gates and patrolling the streets. we’re supposed to address it. You residents and base workers. A lot Before taking over the crime pre- U.S. Navy photo by Nicole M. Woods can’t just ‘follow on’ behind the of times when I go to introduce vention program, she was promot- Sgt. Bianca Burgos, JBAB crime prevention officer, speaks with children escort. You still have to go through myself as the new crime preven- ed from corporal to sergeant. as part of a McGruff the Crime Dog outreach event at JBAB Youth Center, the pass procedure.” tion officer, they’ll say ‘Hey I re- For Burgos, a 25-year-old na- Jan. 23. The primary way she’ll be member you from the gate’ or ‘I tive of Brooklyn, New York, the ap- reaching out to JBAB residents in remember you - you responded pointment is the next step in her “We’ll get a volunteer to dress says this will happen is through between town halls is through a here.’ It builds a positive relation- career at JBAB and with it, she’s up and we’ll go out to the youth community town hall meetings. partnership with the base housing ship with them.” got her hands full. center like we did [Jan. 23], and “Reaching out to the residents office. Burgos said this is the right “I work with the reports and we’ll do a safety presentation,” she and establishing community meet- “If I have a big message to give place for her and fits with her ca- analysis section, which is Mrs. Eliz- said. “We’ll talk to the kids about ings will allow them to express out to the residents - maybe an reer path, one she’s been on since abeth,” she explained. “She’ll send safety precautions at home, out- their concerns to us, so that we can upcoming meeting,” she said, “I she was very young. me over stats and certain things will work with [the housing office], “Since I was little, I’ve had the side (e.g., if they see a weapon), put preventative stuff in place and that happen on base like larcenies, since they are able to send out police mindset - that I always issues that happen in the fitness bullying - things like that. The work with them to address a lot of mass emails to their residents.” wanted to grow up and be a cop. I center, things being stolen, vehicle ‘before’ fact of crime, you could their issues,” she added. Because she’s new to the job, joined the military, security forces traffic parking issues, breaking and say, and how to prevent certain “This can be graffiti and van- Burgos said she’s a little intimidat- in the Air Force, and when I got out entering - all those things.” things.” dalism that they might have in the ed by the work ahead of her. of course I wanted to stay in the Prevention involves outreach to Crime prevention program out- neighborhood they’re living in, “Other crime prevention and same career field. So I went federal school-age children through pro- reach also extends to residents and traffic issues (people who are con- police services programs are usu- and that’s what brought me here grams like McGruff the Crime Dog. base workers. One of the ways she stantly speeding on a specific road ally manned by three or more peo- to JBAB.” Maternity care procedures Military Extension Internship for mothers at JBAB Program tours JBAB By Nicole M. Woods ers are then referred to the clinic After delivering, new mothers Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling at Andrews for an OB (obstetrics return to JBAB for all post-partum Public Affairs and gynecology) orientation and care where their newborns will education overview, in addition to be seen at the pediatric clinic on Pregnancy and childbirth can taking an ultrasound. base. be an overwhelming experience, “We will follow them clear With the help of an electronic but knowing maternity care pro- through their pregnancy un- medical record accessed by all cedures and where you will deliver til they are at 36 weeks,”said three medical facilities, the moth- shouldn’t be. DeMichiei, “then we send them er’s primary care team is in con- Mothers living at Joint Base over to Andrews for the last few stant communication, explained Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) can ex- visits, before they deliver, be- Nurse and Flight Commander for pect to receive the majority of their cause the clinic here does not routine care at the base clinic, with Medical Services, Air Force Maj. have non-stress tests or ultra- Karri Roman. the exception of a few visits to Mal- sound machines yet.” colm Grow Medical Clinics and “Most expectant parents just DeMichiei explained that once want to have a sense of under- Surgery Center located 12 miles a mother has her educational standing, and that’s the key,” away at Joint Base Andrews, and meetings out of the way and has Roman added. “When you find delivery at Fort Belvoir Commu- met with a nutritionist, she will nity Hospital, 13 miles away. receive additional information that provider that listens to you, “They don’t have to go off- about labor and delivery, baby you develop that rapport and U.S. Navy photos by Nicole M. Woods base to receive most of their care, boot camp, and a tour of the Fort comfort, and the important thing Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Bill Tortolano, a violinist with Air Force just a small amount,” said Cathy Belvoir hospital. for patients to remember is that Strings, guides college interns on a tour of the band’s facility Jan. 28 these providers are highly trained DeMichiei, woman’s health nurse “We also provide them with while teaching them about the Air Force’s rich history and traditions in practitioner with the 579th Medi- their pre-admission paperwork and here to help.” cal Group. so that everything is taken care According to DeMichiei, music. The group came to Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling as a part of the Expecting mothers will meet of ahead of time, and to make the knowing what to expect when it Military Extension Internship Program (MEIP). The program helps univer- their Primary Care Manager (PCM) transition very smooth for them,” comes to maternity care is essen- sity students gain professional skills through unique, real-world work ex- for their initial exam at JBAB and she said. tial, because prenatal care is very periences with military child and youth programs as they embark on a ca- receive all pertinent information The clinic at JBAB also pro- important for the health of the reer at a military installation. For most of the interns this was their first regarding their pregnancy and vides pre-conception counseling baby. If the mother understands scheduling subsequent appoint- and pre-conception care, as well what’s available to her and what time on a military installation. Participants were given a “windshield” ments. as starting mothers on prenatal her options are, she can make the tour of the base with stops at the Air Force Honor Guard, Child Develop- After the initial exam, moth- vitamins. best choices for her. ment Center II and Youth Center. Joint Base Journal Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Friday, February 6, 2015 3 JBAB Chapel offers retreats Washington Wizards cheerleaders, to combat life’s stressors mascot visit JBAB Youth Center By Eric D. Ritter first names, because we don’t want Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling the attendees to have work on their Public Affairs mind while at the retreat.” The second retreat is the Personal The healthy spiritual well-being of Resilience Retreat. Middleton said it is service members isn’t a new concept to the military. Mental health and geared more toward the single service spiritual programs have been around member. for years for the military. They’ve im- “We go on trips to areas away from proved greatly in scope and accessi- the city so that participants are pro- bility as issues like PTSD continue to vided a stress-free space and given be identified as major negative im- the opportunity for self-reflection on pacts on a service member’s career themselves,” he said. and personal life. However, not every At those two retreats, participants service member is aware of all the analyze the Myers & Briggs personal- programs that are offered to them. ity test, which is administered at reg- Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling istration, to get a feel as to who they (JBAB) Chapel sponsors dozens of are. They are then separated into like- retreats a year through the CREDO minded personality groups to discuss program (Chaplain’s Religious En- the strengths and challenges with richment Development Operation) to their personality types. help address many issues and to en- The third retreat is for PTSD and rich the lives of service members and is held in Annapolis, Maryland. It is their families. coordinated with Navy BUMED (Bu- “CREDO actually began in the reau of Medicine and Surgery) and the 1970s in San Diego as a way for troops Walter Reed National Military Medical returning from Vietnam to grow emo- Center. tionally,” said JBAB Chaplain and CREDO Director Navy Cmdr. Bill Mid- “This retreat focuses on those dleton. “Back then, the CREDO acro- with significant PTSD,” Middleton nym stood for Chaplain’s Response said. “We need to make sure these to the Emerging Drug Order. It was folks adapt better in their home life.” simply a small program that had orga- Middleton added that those retreats nized trips into the mountains around are much smaller than the other ones. San Diego where the service members “We do four or five of these retreats could go to find a more tranquil place. a year with much fewer people. We It has grown so much since then.” found it’s more effective for those suf- He added, “CREDO is on every fering from PTSD to work in smaller Navy base and major Marine Corps groups. It’s not very healthy to have facility now.” too many severe PTSD sufferers in a There are three major CREDO re- room at the same time.” treats offered. There’s the Personal The chapel also offers several other Resiliency Retreat, Marriage Enrich- spiritual and personal-growth classes ment Retreat and one for dealing like suicide awareness and prevention with PTSD. Middleton explained that classes, which are offered to com- U.S. Navy photo by Eric D. Ritter CREDO retreats are open to all active mands upon request. service members, reserve component Middleton said sign up for the re- To kick off the beginning of JBAB’s Military Youth members on active orders and their treats is easy. families. Athletic Conference basketball season, members “All you need to do is contact The Marriage Enrichment Retreat, someone at the Chapel, either by of the NBA Washington Wizards organization similar to the Army and Air Force’s phone, email or in person. Then we came to the JBAB Youth Center gym to put on Strong Bonds Workshop, focuses on a pep rally to get the kids, coaches and parents deepening a married couple’s com- will send you a registration form as mitment and self-understanding of well as the link to the Myers & Briggs excited to kick off the season. The Wizard’s cheer- each other. “We have about 18 of those test to complete before you come to leaders, the Wizard Girls, cheered on the players a year that accommodate 15 couples the retreat.” and crowd and posed for pictures while the Wiz- each,” Middleton said. “We hold the Middleton stressed that even ards’ mascot, G-Wiz, delivered some laughs and retreats at [a hotel] in Crystal City with though the retreats are of no cost to some motivation for the young JBAB dribblers. To the room and food included at no cost the service member or family mem- to those attending. We do these events bers, they are unable to accommodate cap off the evening, the players and their families off-site in civilian clothes, and we use childcare arrangements for attendees. were treated to an assortment of giveaways.

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Additionally, in 2011 we recommended preventive ser- NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK In the United States, cardio- warning signs. That is why it is launched Million Hearts, an un- vices without copays, and they OBAMA, President of the United vascular disease — including important to understand the risk precedented effort that is bring- prevent insurers from denying States of America, do hereby pro- heart disease, stroke, and high factors for cardiovascular disease, ing together Federal Agencies, coverage due to a pre-existing claim February 2015 as Ameri- blood pressure — is respon- such as obesity, inactivity, and non-profit organizations, and condition like heart disease. can Heart Month, and I invite sible for one out of every three diabetes, and to keep your blood private-sector partners to pre- On Friday, February 6, Mi- all Americans to participate in deaths. It is the number one killer pressure and cholesterol under vent 1 million heart attacks and chelle and I invite all Americans National Wear Red Day on Feb. of American women and men, control. By maintaining a healthy strokes by 2017. We are working to join in marking National Wear 6. I also invite the Governors of and it is a leading cause of seri- diet, getting regular exercise, to enhance clinical care, bolster Red Day. By wearing red, we help the States, the Commonwealth of ous illness and disability. Across and not smoking, you can con- disease prevention programs, and raise awareness of cardiovascu- Puerto Rico, officials of other ar- trol risk factors and help protect empower individuals and com- lar disease and provide an im- our Nation, we have lost devoted eas subject to the jurisdiction of your heart. To learn more about munities to make healthy choic- portant reminder that it is never mothers and fathers, loved sib- the United States, and the Ameri- cardiovascular health, talk with es, demonstrating that improving too early to take action to protect lings, and cherished friends to can people to join me in recogniz- this devastating epidemic. Dur- your healthcare provider and visit the health system can save lives. our health. This month, let us ing and reaffirming our commit- ing American Heart Month, as www.CDC.gov/heartdisease. More information on these im- reaffirm our resolve to fight this ment to fighting cardiovascular we honor their memories, let us My Administration is commit- portant initiatives is available at epidemic and continue our work recommit to improving our heart ted to leading a new era of medi- www.NIH.gov/precisionmedicine to build a brighter future for our disease. health and continuing the fight cine — one that delivers the right and www.millionhearts.HHS.gov. families. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have against this deadly disease, for treatment at the right time — and At the same time, First Lady In acknowledgement of the hereunto set my hand this thirti- ourselves and our families. to ensuring Americans live longer, Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! importance of the ongoing fight eth day of January, in the year of Americans of all backgrounds healthier, more productive lives. initiative is encouraging young against cardiovascular disease, our Lord two thousand fifteen, can be at risk for heart disease That is why earlier this year, I an- people to develop heart-healthy the Congress, by Joint Resolution and of the Independence of the and stroke — and nearly half of all nounced the Precision Medicine habits from an early age, and the approved December 30, 1963, as United States of America the two adults have at least one major risk Initiative. This bold new effort Affordable Care Act is allowing amended (77 Stat. 843; 36 U.S.C. hundred and thirty-ninth. factor. However, individuals who will revolutionize how our Nation more families to access quality, 101), has requested that the are at high risk often do not know fights disease by investing in re- affordable health care. New pro- President issue an annual proc- BARACK OBAMA Carbon monoxide safety tips Boss and Buddy event held at Bolling Club Courtesy of the Joint • Test CO alarms at least once even if the garage doors are open. Base Anacostia- each month. Make sure the exhaust pipe of a Bolling Safety Office • Replace CO alarms according running vehicle is not blocked. to the instructions on the pack- Clear snow away from the pipe. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a age. • During and after a snow- gas. It has no odor and it is poi- • Know the sounds the CO storm, make sure vents for the sonous. It can make a person feel alarm makes. It will sound if CO dryer, furnace, stove and fireplace sick and it can be deadly. In the is detected. It will make a differ- are clear of snow build-up. home, heating and cooking devic- ent sound if the battery is low or • Clear all debris from the dry- es that burn fuel can be sources if it is time to get a new CO alarm. er, furnace, stove, and fireplace of CO. It is called the silent killer • If the battery is low, replace vents. because the gas cannot be seen or it. • A generator should be used smelled. Take action to stay safe • If the CO alarm sounds, you outdoors. Use in a well-ventilat- ed location, away from windows, from CO positioning. must get fresh air. Move out- doors, by an open window or near doors, and vent openings. Carbon monoxide alarms an open door. Make sure every- • Gas or charcoal grills can one in the home gets to fresh air. produce CO. Only use them out- • CO alarms should be in- Call the fire department from a side. stalled outside each sleeping fresh air location. Stay there until • Have heating equipment and area. Install alarms on every level help arrives. chimneys inspected by a pro- of the home. It is best to use in- fessional every year before cold terconnected alarms so that when weather sets in. one sounds, all CO alarms in the Prevent Carbon • Open the damper when us- monoxide poisoning home sound. ing a fireplace for adequate ven- U.S. Navy photo by Nicole M. Woods • Follow the instructions on • When warming a vehicle, tilation. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Kloeppel connects with newly pro- the package to properly install the move it out of the garage. Do • Never use your oven or stove moted Air Force Tech Sgt. Jason Berg and his fiancé, Jennifer Covino, CO alarm. not run a fueled engine indoors, to heat your home. during a Boss and Buddy event Jan. 30, held at Bolling Club’s Wing Bar & Grill. Boss and Buddy is a military tradition that provides an informal op- one of the NAVSEA employees brance area and redesigned atri- portunity for senior leadership and supervisors to connect with junior- Navy Yard who returns to the Navy Yard this ums. NAVSEA’s renovation team enlisted airmen, while also celebrating their recent promotions and ac- n continued from 1 week. “I believe we’re stronger also made a concerted effort to complishments, over food and refreshments. and better prepared to handle the maintain the historical facade of “It’s a way for us to establish that camaraderie and to build that bond challenges ahead. were completed. “The building the building. of a military workmanship,” said Kloeppel. “Over the past year we have Hilarides explained that really fell into our laps and it Berg said it’s a nice event because junior-enlisted airmen frequently grown closer as a result of the among his priorities of helping could not have come at a better do not get a chance to connect with senior leadership. incident and we are commit- to restore normalcy, he wanted time,” said Hilarides. “There is a bunch of leadership here that I don’t get to see often, that ted to our mission to get the job to ensure the building had a new With employees back together are higher up in my chain of command, so it’s good to hear their insight done. That’s what we’re all about, sense of space, felt safer and on things - and even just to talk to them,” explained Berg. “I was just under one roof, the temporary supporting the fleet, so now it is brighter for employees and also talking to Chief Kloeppel and he’s prior weapons like I was. So, it’s kind move to NAVSEA West was sym- about going back to where we be- had a space for employees to re- of nice because otherwise you probably wouldn’t get to talk about that bolic of the workforce collectively long - in the Navy Yard.” flect. with them.” taking their first step forward to- NAVSEA’s workforce will con- “The Remembrance Area in- gether. The year that followed tinue to transition back to the side the building is the physical would prove difficult for many, Navy Yard in the coming weeks. manifestation of that truth. It’s both emotionally and logistically. The last wave of employees is also a place where those of us “We’ve been here for a little scheduled to return by the end of who were physically and emo- more than a year now and we’ve March. While it won’t be the first tionally affected by the 16th can Corrections obviously had our challenges, time many employees have been go for quiet reflection and heal- coming and going, but it’s been a in the building, it will have a new ing,” said Hilarides. “Getting to Jan. 23 issue: In the story “Breast Cancer Support Group reaches good year, a year to prepare our- look and feel. this day hasn’t been easy. It’s out to JBAB community,” Demetrica Jefferis was identified as Air selves, both spiritually or emo- In addition to repairing the been a long road - physically, Force Master Sgt.; Jefferis is a Senior Master Sgt. tionally to go back,” said Capt. damage, building renovations mentally and emotionally but Jan. 30 issue: In the story “JBAB Police offer assistance at ‘Right Karin Vernazza, director, NAV- were also made. They include a we’re back. Our work home is Place, Right Time,’” Malcolm X Blvd. was spelled incorrectly. SEA Total Force Management, new main entrance, a remem- complete.” Joint Base Journal Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Friday, February 6, 2015 5 Warfighter & Family Readiness Programs & Events Military & Family Stay Connected! Spinz at Potomac Lanes plies. Couples receive 10 percent Register online at www.challeng- Support Center off class price. 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Shop, located at Arts & Crafts, Park ABSalute. The Military Family Bldg. 4472. Call 202-767-6997 for MWR is excited to announce that Registration: Jan. 1-Feb. 28 Support Center is located at 118 pricing and details. the 4th Annual Navy-Air Force Half 2-for-1 Steak Night online at www.mywfr.com Brookley Ave., Bldg. 13, Suite Marathon and 12th Annual Navy Every Thursday | 5-8:30 p.m. | Cost: Free 100. 5-Miler has opened registration! 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Up are scheduled for Sept. 18-19. grilled boneless chicken breast is Snowboard Package (1st Day): pants and baseball cap Visit navyhalf.com for more details. also available. $25 Club Members: $24.95 for two Ski Package (1st Day): $25. Resume Writing Workshop Black History Month Luncheon people; Non-Members: $24.95 per Additional days for each Pack- Liberty Center Feb. 7, 9 a.m.-noon, Bldg. 13 Feb. 10 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Bol- person. age: $10 Enterprise Hall, Bldg. 72 | 202- ling Club, Capital Ballroom Boots: $8 685-1802 VA I & II Celebrate a “Century of Black Entertainment Poles: $5 Eligibility: E1-E6 Single, unac- Feb. 9, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Skis/Snowboard: $15 Life, History, and Culture” at this companied active duty military Bldg. 13 special awareness luncheon fea- First Friday Snow Shoes: $12 turing guest speaker, Gen Larry O. Feb. 6 | 5 p.m.-12 a.m. | Bolling Helmet: $2 Liberty Ski Trip Services Transition GPS Spencer, VCSAF. Tickets on sale Club, Washington Dining Room Feb. 7 | 9 a.m. | White Tail Ski now at Warfighter & Family Readi- Tuning: $10 Feb. 9-13, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Featuring DJ Bob Ski and free Resort ness, Brookley Ave, Bldg. P-12. For Edging: $8 Bldg. 13 hors d’oeuvres from 5-7 p.m. for Join Liberty for our ski trip as more information please call 202- Waxing: $7 club members! $10 for non-mem- we venture to White Tail Ski Re- 767-6794 or 202-767-7710. Walk- Calibrating: $10 bers. sort for a full day of hitting the Meet the Employer ins not accepted. Complete Tuning: $25 slopes! Feb. 11, 8 a.m.-noon, Bolling Play Bingo at Potomac Lanes Club Paint Nite Win up to $8,000 per game and Child & Youth Programs Walking Dead Watch Party Feb. 12 | 6-8 p.m. | Bolling Club, daily prizes! Sign up for VIP Bingo Life Skills Wing’s Lounge Feb. 8 | 6 p.m. | Liberty Center Payer’s Card today at Potomac Mommy & Me Yoga Could you survive the Liberty Back by popular demand! Sip Lanes! Tots, Tumble, & Talk Every Wednesday | 10:30 a.m. apocalypse? Join Liberty for the cocktails with friends and unleash Feb. 10, 9:45-11:45 a.m., | Library mid-season primer of the Walk- your inner Picasso during Paint Cosmic Saturdays Youth Center Nite! Our master artist instructor Please bring your yoga mats ing Dead. Best dressed zombie will guide you through your paint- Every Saturday | 8 p.m.-12 a.m.| and enjoy this free program of- will win a prize. Test your skills ing so that you come up with your Potomac Lanes Bowling Center fered through MWR! in Liberty Zombie Kill Contest. Anger Management (part 2 own unique masterpiece. Com- Unlimited bowling and shoe of 2) plimentary hors d’oeuvres will rental for only $15; $12 for active Video Game Night Cooking with Liberty Feb. 11, 9 a.m.-noon, Bldg. military personnel and their fami- be available. Cost: $40 (Includes New Orleans Style Feb. 10 | 13 lies. Every Friday | 4:30-6:30 p.m.| everything you will need, canvas, Library 5:30 p.m. | Enterprise Kitchen, paints, brushes and even a smock). Play games for Nintendo Wii, Bldg. 72, 2nd floor Tots, Tumble, & Talk Space is limited. Please call Recreation PlayStation 3 or X-BOX 360 to- To celebrate Mardi Gras, Lib- Feb. 12, 9:45-11:45 a.m., 202-767-6794 to register. tally free! erty will be serving up dishes best Youth Center Niagara Falls Weekend known in New Orleans. So let the Dining Movie Madness good times roll and join us for Building Healthy June 11-15; Register by March 6 this free cooking class. Champagne Sunday Brunch | ITT Office; 202-404-6576 Every Friday | 5 p.m. | Library, Relationships Spend the weekend in Niagara Children’s Room Feb. 8 | 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | Bol- Featuring a popular, Navy Mo- Ice Skating in the City! Feb. 12, 1-2 p.m., Bldg. 13 ling Club Fall, Ontario Canada. Stay at the tion Picture Service (NMPS) G, Feb. 15 | 12 p.m. | $6 Enjoy the BEST Champagne Radisson Hotel & Suites, overlook- PG and occasionally PG-13 rated Spend Valentine’s Day on Personal Financial Brunch in the capital region! Club ing Horseshoe Falls. Price includes movie. Complimentary theater ice with the one who melts your Members: $17.95; Non-Members: motor coach transportation and a style popcorn will be served. Any heart. Join Liberty for a day of Management $22.95 three night hotel stay. • Jacuzzi Suites (Couples only): child under the age of 10 must ice skating and shopping at Pen- Raising Financially Fit Kids $554 be accompanied by a parent or tagon Row. A great way to spend Valentine’s Day Dinner – Make guardian at least 16 years of age. Feb. 10, 230-3:30 p.m., Bldg. • Falls view Room: $515 Valentine’s weekend with the one 13 your reservations today! • City view Room: $438 Weekly movies will be posted at you love. the circulation desk and outside Feb. 14 | 5-8 p.m. | Bolling Club For more information contact Credit Management | 202.767.6794/6792 the ITT Office at 202-404-6576. mobile marquee. Meals include a complimentary Fitness & Sports Feb. 11, 230-3:30 p.m., Bldg. glass of wine. Meal selection must Woodshop Now Open! Youth Sports Registration 13 be made upon reservation. Arts & Crafts Center | 202-767- TRX Swing Challenge Club Members: $85; Non-Mem- 6997 | Arnold Ave, Bldg. 4472 Feb. 9 | 5 a.m.-8 p.m. | Fitness Car Buying bers: $95, prices are per couple. The woodshop is now open Little League Baseball Center I, 202-767-5895 Feb. 12, 230-3:30 p.m., Bldg. Meal Choice #1: Tomato Season: March 16-June 20 | This is a full body exercise 13 Bisque, Caprese Salad, Fried Lob- to all DOD ID cardholders every Tuesday and Thursday from 2-8 Field #3 challenge on the TRX suspension ster Ravioli, Beef Wellington and Registration: Registration: bands. Participants will attempt Strawberries and Cream p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 Relocation Assistance a.m.-5 p.m. $5 per hour. Jan. 1-Feb. 28 online at www.my- to swing for 60 seconds with per- Meal Choice #2: Cream of As- wfr.com fect form. Right Start paragus Soup, Baby Mixed Green Framing Classes Cost: $50, includes jersey, Feb. 11, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Salad in a Cucumber Bowl, Brie pants and baseball cap En’Croute, Pan Seared Salmon and 1st and 3rd Saturday every Housing Services Center Bldg. 13 Tart for All Seasons month | 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. | 202-767- HOMES.mil is a new official Meal Choice #3: Cream of As- 8560 Challenger British Soccer Department of Defense (DOD) Volunteers paragus Soup, Caesar Salad, Phylo Learn the tricks of the trade Camp website, dedicated to helping ser- Wrapped Shrimp, Stuffed Breast of by Magdalene’s Custom Framing Season: March 13-July 17 | vice members, families, and DOD Volunteer Training Chicken and Chocolate Baby Bundt so you can preserve your special Field #3 civilians find housing. www.cnic. Feb. 10, 10 a.m.-noon, Bldg. Cake memories. Cost $50, plus sup- Registration: Jan. 1-Feb. 28 | navy.mil/HOMES. 13 6 Friday, February 6, 2015 Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Joint Base Journal Max Impact performs live on local TV Bolling Club Wedding Expo today By Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Public Affairs

Bolling Club will hold a “Wedding Expo” today to showcase its catering and location services for weddings, conference, retirements and other special events. The event takes place today, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Capital Ball- room. Admission is free and hors d’oeuvres will be served to showcase the club’s catering menu. For information on the Wedding Expo or the club’s services, con- tact Aurelia Glenn by email at [email protected].

ling’s authorizations will support transition the joint base. n continued from 1 There are 22 Navy military members and 441 Navy civilians FOC is known as the implemen- who will combine with the Air tation phase. Force to create the joint base. “The implementation phase Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling is allows the joint base commander one of 12 locations where DOD- and supported component com- defined installation management manders to work closely to inte- functions will come together to grate people into the joint base form joint bases. By creating joint structure while learning new joint organizational and basing solu- base processes,” Captain Sears tions, DOD will facilitate multi- said. service missions, reduce waste, Between IOC and FOC there save money, and potentially free are about 285 Air Force members up resources to recruit qual- who will embed with the Navy ity people, modernize equipment for joint basing and about 672 Air and infrastructure, and develop Force civilians who will transfer the capabilities needed to meet to the Navy. The majority of Bol- 21st Century threats.

For more news from other bases around the Washington, D.C. area, U.S. Navy photo by Eric Ritter The Band’s rock group, Max Impact, performs for a live broadcast on local WJLA and News Channel 8 at JBAB, Feb 4. The news outlets came to JBAB to interview the band about their role in supporting the Super Bowl opening visit www.dcmilitary.com. ceremony as well as discussing the overall mission of the band. A full story will be in the Feb. 13 issue of Joint Base Journal. Joint Base Journal Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Friday, February 6, 2015 7 Active shooter preparedness

By Donna Cipolloni ficer’s name before letting NAS Patuxent River anyone inside. Public Affairs Wherever you encounter police officers, cooperate ful- It’s everyone’s night- ly and follow their directions mare. But while the chanc- to the letter. Don’t grab at es of your encountering anyone and do not interfere. an active shooter situation “When we enter a situa- may be slim, unfortunately, tion like that,” Williams said, it’s not improbable. “we do not know what’s go- The first thing to remem- ing on and everyone is con- ber are three simple words: sidered a threat until it can be escape, evade, engage. “Get out as soon as you sorted out. You may be asked can, any way you can,” to get down on the ground or said Capt. James Williams, even be handcuffed. Cooper- Naval District Washington ate for everyone’s safety.” police training officer as- As an absolute last resort, signed to NAS Patuxent you may be forced in some River. situations to engage the Williams suggests em- shooter. ployees familiarize them- “Pick up anything you can selves with their work area to use as a weapon, but re- so they can develop their member you’re going into a own escape plan. gun fight with basically your “In times of stress, even bare hands,” Williams said. “If you decide to engage, then a familiar area can become U.S. Navy photo by Donna Cipolloni don’t stop until that person is unfamiliar,” he said. “Know In the event of an active shooter situation at NAS Patuxent River, it’s not just security forces who need to be prepared. Ev- your area well. Don’t just neutralized or disarmed be- know where doorways are, eryone should familiarize themselves with what they need to do by visiting www.dhs.gov/active-shooter. cause, once you engage them, but locate windows, stair- you become their target.” wells or even a loading dock cape, then hide. “Leave a way. Think outside the box. Gather information about why they’re there? To read more about active as a means of exit.” conference room or lunch Pile up chairs, boxes, books, the shooter: Is there more When security officers ar- shooter preparedness, visit If there’s an elevator room, if possible” Williams computers, office machines than one? What type of weap- rive, ask them to slip an ID the Department of Homeland nearby, don’t choose it as said. “Rooms where large - whatever might slow them ons? What are they wearing? under a doorway or phone Security website at www.dhs. your first method of escape. numbers of people might down. Block exterior win- Do you know their identity or dispatch and verify the of- gov/active-shooter. “They’re slow and you’re gather are what shooters look dows also so no one can see in a confined space,” Wil- for. Hide wherever you can to you inside. Cover them with liams said. “You may not avoid being seen.” paper, if necessary.” know when the door will If hiding isn’t an option, While in hiding, work as open or who will be on the then barricade yourself with a team but put someone in other side.” whatever is nearby. charge. If there’s anyone in- Before leaving a building “Know the furniture you jured, do your best to help or area, try to take your cell can move in your office, if them and let police know phone and grab your ID if necessary,” Williams said. about the situation, if you possible, but don’t spend a “Block the doorway with can. Consider marking a lot of time doing so, Williams desks and file cabinets, but window somehow to identify warned. if that’s not possible, then where the injured party is lo- If there is no route of es- at least place debris in their cated. 8 Friday, February 6, 2015 Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Joint Base Journal