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Vol. 4, No. 11 March 22, 2013

INSIDESmart Grid energy

management keepsthe lights on at the

right pricePage 2

Distinguished guestcharms audience

during Women’s His-tory Month luncheon

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AAFES Express un-dergoing renovation

to protect publichealth, safety

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BY CHIEFMASTER SGT.JENN PAGNARD

U.S. AIR FORCE BAND

WASHINGTON - The third andfinal concert of The U.S. Air ForceBand’s 2013 Guest Artist Serieswas a wonderful event with in-spiring performances by countrylegend Lee Greenwood, the AirForce Orchestra, and the ConcertBand and Singing Sergeants, ledby Col. Larry Lang. The concertwas hosted March 19 by the assis-tant vice chief of staff of the U.S.Air Force and former Air ForceDistrict of Washington com-mander, Lt. Gen. Frank Gorenc,and his wife Sharon.

Following the concert opener

with the precise presentation ofthe national colors by the U.S.Air Force Honor Guard, Gorencoffered eloquent and heartfelt re-marks. The Concert Band got thecrowd into a patriotic mood with“American Salute” and “Daugh-ters of Texas.” Senior Master Sgt.Christine Germain and MasterSgt. Ryan Dolan thrilled the crowdwith their rendition of “Wheels ofa Dream” from the musical “Rag-time” with lyrics that speak ofthe American Dream. The Con-cert Band’s “Hoedown” was theperfect transition to a countrymusic medley featuring soloistsfrom the Singing Sergeants. Thismedley included the songs “Lifeis a Highway,” “Born to Fly,” and

the inspiring Trace Adkins tune“Arlington.”

After a short intermission, LeeGreenwood and the Air ForceOrchestra took the stage open-ing with a tribute to the Statueof Liberty and the Pledge of Alle-giance. Throughout his extensiveset, he performed many of hishit songs, like “Please Come toBoston,” “McDonald’s and You”and “Wind Beneath My Wings.”An accomplished saxophon-ist, he interspersed his singingwith instrumental interludes.He also added wonderful storiesand folksy conversation between

Air Force Band wraps up Guest Artist Series

U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO BY SENIOR MASTER SGT. KEVIN BURNS

Guest artist Lee Greenwood performs the final Guest Artist Series concertwith the Air Force Orchestra at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C.See BAND, Page 6

BY PAUL BELLOJOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOL-LING, D.C. – A heavy contingentof employees from Joint Base An-acostia-Bolling (JBAB) turned outin forceMarch 20 for an importanttown hall meeting at the BollingClub to hear discussion on thelooming Department of Defense(DoD) budget cuts, which includea mandatory reduction in force(RIF), as well as the possibility ofgovernment furloughs stemmingfrom sequestration.

TomMcGuire, executive direc-tor for Naval District Washington(NDW), stated there’s close toa billion dollar shortfall for theCommander, Navy InstallationCommand (CNIC) come 2014 ifgovernment sequestration wereto stick. To prepare the NDWworkforce for the hard timesahead, McGuire noted that sev-eral measures have already beentaken to alleviate some of thatpressure.

While performing their owncost analysis, McGuire and histeam found that NDWwas spend-ing more money than it actuallyhad in certain areas. As soon asthat problem was solved, budgetanalysts turned their attention toreshaping the overall region andbegan downsizing by voluntarymeans rather than involuntary.

“Our first step was to reducemanagement overhead. Oncethat was accomplished, we beganto reduce overtime,” McGuiresaid. “We made a lot of progressthere, as it was discovered thatNDW was spending nearly sevenmillion dollars in overtime. Thatnumber is now two million.”

The third step was regional-izing some NDW functions – notits employees. Examples werefire, emergency communicationdispatching and explosive safety.This approach, as McGuire ex-plained, would allow for the corejob to get done by using the least

Navy officials present framework on addressing budgets cuts, furloughs

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY PAUL BELLO

Tom McGuire, executive director for Naval District Washington, discusses pending budget cuts and the possibil-ity of government furloughs during a town hall meeting at the Bolling Club March 20. See FURLOUGHS, Page 6

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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 usageamong Navy installations throughout theregion. At its core, this energy managementconcept provides responsible usage of re-sources while improving NDW’s cost effec-tiveness in a secure manner.

“In fiscal year 2012, the Office of theChief of Naval Operations funded the NDWSmart Grid Pilot activity with the goal of es-tablishing foundational capabilities to en-able the energy mandates in a cyber-securefashion,” said Rear Adm. Patrick Lorge,commandant of Naval District Washing-ton. “They have accomplished the develop-ment of the Smart Grid industrial controlarchitecture that has been tested, validatedand certified by Fleet Cyber Command forDepartment of the Navy use; and we haveonly scratched the surface. While I’m excit-ed about the progress that the NDW teamhas made in achieving the Pilot’s goals,what is more impressive is how this teamhas established the criteria for and built anoperational Smart Grid.”

According to Jody Davenport, NDWSmart Grid Pilot program manager, the re-gion’s Smart Energy concept of operationsdefines appropriate energy managementactions based on information gained fromthe grid. In keeping with this concept, theSmart Grid Pilot identifies opportunitiesobtained from data analysis leading to thereduction of energy costs and consumptionwithout impacting the mission. This in turnleads to an appreciable return on invest-ment while providing improved missionreadiness.

“The Navy has thousands of building sys-tems for temperature and lighting controland hundreds of utility delivery systems tomanage and monitor energy supply and de-mand,” Davenport said. “Today, each systemfunctions in a passive and disconnected ‘on’or ‘off’ world without fully accounting forinternal and external factors such as mainte-nance issues, usage trends, emergencies, orchanges in the cost of energy.”

To remedy this, the Navy is installingmore than 20,000 new advanced meters atevery installation to electronically monitorenergy consumption and demand down tothe building level.

“The NDW/NAVFAC Washington Re-gional Energy Program continues to inno-vate and leverage resources to reduce en-ergy consumption, while partnering withthe Department of Energy on renewableenergy alternatives,” said Lt. Cmdr. KeithBenson, regional energy program director.“The secure Smart Grid integrated with theAdvanced Meter Initiative will provide themeans to improve efficiencies, pinpointdata accountability across all six NDW in-stallations and focus on smart business pro-cess reengineering.”

Davenport added that other technolo-gies aid the Smart Grid Pilot as well. Smartbuildings and Net Zero buildings, such asthe Washington Navy Yard’s Visitor Center,take the integration of technology and utili-ties into the future. She said that these sys-tems provide the links between the facetsof the energy strategy being implementedin the Smart Grid. The interconnection ofthese technologies will provide decisionmakers with the capability to intelligentlymonitor, predict, respond to, and control

facility building and utility managementsystems.

“Initial Smart Grid capability is to en-able the existing controls in the buildingto be remotely managed through sensorsand controls,” Davenport said. “Smartbuildings allow us to provide active fa-cility management, reduce work orders,minimize diagnostics, provide improvedset point controls based on the buildingmission, and allow you to move from re-active to predictive maintenance. Utilizingthe advanced metering deployment on en-ergy consumption, industry smart build-ings have provided benchmark informa-tion on optimal consumption by buildingtype and the return on investment whena building is commissioned and employscontinuous commissioning.”

Davenport explained that the NDWSmart Grid Pilot will network these ad-vanced meters and the existing buildingand utility control systems onto a single,highly secure, modern architecture. Theresulting Smart Grid will allow the Navy to

respond to external drivers such as currentenergy pricing and emergency outages, aswell as internal demand signals such asmilitary operations and facility mainte-nance and modernization issues.

This type of control of energy usage,combined with improved resource man-agement, results in a greater return on in-vestment, said Davenport. The Smart Gridwill leverage existing systems for cost ef-ficiency and add security to older systemsthat are still functional but not currentlyaccredited, resulting in scalable and in-teroperable capability packages, she said.According to her, the initial capabilities ofthe NDW Smart Grid include an expected5 percent return on investment on ad-vanced metering infrastructure deploy-ment, $200,000 per accreditation packagein reciprocity for Enterprise IndustrialControls Systems, and 15 to 30 percent re-turn on investment upon commissioningof buildings.

(This story is part two of a four-part serieson the NDW Smart Grid Pilot Program)

Smart Grid energy management keeps the lights on at the right price

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY PATRICK GORDON

Jody Davenport, NDW Smart Grid Pilot program manager, explains the smart grid with a demo unit during a tour of the Washington NavyYard’s smart grid capabilities. NDW’s Smart Energy concept of operations identifies appropriate energy management actions based on infor-mation gained from the grid.

BY MWR MARKETING

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING,D.C. - Due to recent budget cuts, patronswill see a change in the hours of operationand select services among several Joint BaseAnacostia-Bolling (JBAB) MWR facilities ef-fective March 18.

New Hours of OperationFITNESS CENTER 1

Monday - Friday: 5am-8pmSaturday – Sunday: 10am – 5:30pmHolidays: 10am – 4pm

AEROBICS CENTERMonday - Friday: 5am-8pmSaturday, Sunday & Holidays: CLOSED

FITNESS CENTER 2Monday - Friday: 5am-8pmSaturday, Sunday & Holidays: CLOSED

LIBRARYMonday: 10am-6pmTuesday-Wednesday: 10am-4pmThursday: 10am-6pmFriday: 11am-7pmSaturday: 1-5pmSunday & Holidays: CLOSED

LIBERTY CENTERMonday - Friday: 3-10pmSaturday, Sunday & Holidays: 1 – 8pm

AUTO HOBBY SHOPMonday: Appointments onlyTuesday – Friday: 11am-7pmSaturday: 9am-5pm

Sunday & Holidays: CLOSEDIn addition to the new hours of opera-

tion, the Fitness Centers and Aerobics Cen-ter will discontinue the free towel service atall three locations beginning April 1. Towelswill still be available for purchase onsite. Asmall towel costs $2 and a large towel costs$5.

Group fitness classes will continue tobe offered at $4 per class, $20 for 8 classesor $50 for 20 classes. Coupons can be pur-chased at Fitness Center I and are valid forall group fitness classes and do not expire.All classes remain free for active-duty ser-vice members.

“Even with the recent budget cuts, MWRcontinues to focus on the service members,families, DoD civilians and retirees that weare here to support. We, as an organizationand community, continually work togetherto deliver customer-driven, quality of life

programs and services to JBAB,” said MickMcAndrews, Warfighter & Family Readinessdeputy director.

MWR marketing director, Dawn Sykulla,stated, “It is our goal to bring exciting eventsto our customers and we will succeed. Wehave a long list of upcoming events to givefamilies opportunities to enjoy time togeth-er. Current events include the Easter EggHunt on Mar. 23, Easter Brunch on Mar. 30,Super Yard Sale on Apr. 6, Earth Day FunDay on Apr. 20 and Month of the MilitaryChild Celebration on Apr. 26, just to namea few.”

For more information onMWR facilities,programs and events visit our Facebookpage at www.facebook.com/jointbase orfollow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/jointbase. You can also stay updated bysigning up for our weekly E-News. Email usat [email protected].

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BY PAUL BELLOJOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING,D.C. - Wilma L. Vaught, a retired brigadiergeneral and veteran of the U.S. Air Forcefor 28 years, charmed those gathered in theTuskegee Room of the Bolling Club March19, as Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB)celebratedWomen’s History Month with anItalian buffet and some reflections from itsvery special guest.

Vaught is president of the board of direc-tors for the Women in Military Service forAmerica Memorial Foundation - the non-profit organization which built and oper-ates the Women’s Memorial at ArlingtonNational Cemetery. Under Vaught’s lead-ership, the Women’s Memorial has blos-somed into the nation’s only major memo-rial that pays tribute to the more than 2.5million female service members who haveserved in the U.S. military – going as farback as the American Revolution.

A native of rural Scotland, Ill., Vaughtjoined the Air Force in 1957. She would goon to become a highly decorated officerand hold a variety of assignments both inthe U.S. and overseas. For a little more thantwo decades, she was also the only womanto have achieved a general officer rank inthe comptroller field.

In 1980, she became the first woman inher career field to be promoted to brigadiergeneral. Two years later, Vaught was madecommander of one of the largest geographi-cal commands in the military. When sheretired in 1985, she was one of only threefemale generals in the Air Force and one ofonly seven female generals in the entire U.S.armed forces. Her accomplishments have

also earned her a place in the U.S. ArmyWomen’s Foundation Hall of Fame.

“My military experience paved the wayfor opportunities to participate in historicevents, to broaden my education and towork with a committed group of people,”Vaught told those during the luncheon.

“That group was fascinating, dedicated,well-educated and would almost never saycan’t and would never say won’t.”

Vaught continued her speech by stress-ing the importance of acknowledging fe-male service members for their bravery andcourage, but said it’s equally important that

future generations understand the struggleswomen had throughout American history.That’s why, according to her, a tribute likethe Women’s Memorial is so critical.

“There was a time when women couldonly serve as Army nurses. Early on in myAir Force career, I also saw many womenwho were highly qualified not get the posi-tion they rightfully deserved,” Vaught said.“I believe there’s clear evidence that wom-en’s rights parallel women in the military.One is a cause and the other an effect. Muchprogress has been made. Many long strideshave been accomplished.”

With the Women’s Armed Services Inte-gration Act of 1948, Vaught explained thatwomen were finally recognized to serve aspermanent, regular members in the Army,Navy, Marine Corps and the then recentlyformed Air Force. Prior to this act, she saidwomen - with the exception of nurses-served in the military only in times of war.

Another important door opened forwomen in 1967, when President LyndonJohnson signed into law a measure finallypermitting women to be promoted to thelevel of generals and admirals. That samelaw also lifted the quotas that had beenplaced on women in achieving other ranksand allowed for new career opportunities.

“It’s amazing how far we’ve come overthe years. Women can even now serve in acombat zone. That was unheard of when Istarted on my path in the military,” Vaughtsaid, referring to former Secretary of De-fense Leon Panetta’s decision to lift theDepartment of Defense’s ban on women indirect ground combat roles. “Who knowswhat’s next in 20 or 30 years? I know onething will never change. Women will con-tinue to serve because they believe in Amer-ica.”

Distinguished guest charms audience during Women’s History Month luncheon

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY PAUL BELLO

Wilma L. Vaught, a retired brigadier general and veteran of the U.S. Air Force for 28 years,was the guest speaker at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling’s annual Women’s History Monthluncheon March 19. Base Commander Navy Capt. Anthony Calandra thanked Vaught for herreflections on women in the military and presented her with a vase of flowers as a token ofappreciation.

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BY KATHERINE H. CRAWFORDOFFICE OF NAVAL

RESEARCH PUBLIC AFFAIRS

ARLINGTON, Va. - The Office ofNaval Research (ONR) is co-fund-ing an affordable, hi-tech, solu-tion for managing stress that couldhelp prevent post-traumatic stressdisorder (PTSD), helping warfight-ers and potentially saving billionsof dollars in associated medicalcosts, officials announced earlierthis month.

ONR, in conjunction with theDefense Advanced Research Proj-ects Agency, is sponsoring devel-opment of the Stress ResilienceTraining System (SRTS), an iPadapp training program that teachesSailors and Marines to understandtheir stress responses and man-age them by learning biofeedbacktechniques that work for their indi-vidual needs.

The system will undergo fieldtesting at the Naval Center forCombat and Operational StressControl (NCCOSC) in San Diegoin April.

Lessening the impact of PTSDto warfighters, the military andthe nation is crucial. Accordingto a February 2012 CongressionalBudget Office report, 21 percentof military personnel returningfrom overseas contingency op-erations (OCO) in Afghanistan andIraq suffer from PTSD. The costto treat these individuals is nearly3.5 times higher than for someonewithout PTSD or traumatic braininjury, which works out to close to

$1 billion when multiplied by thetotal number of OCO patients.

“The SRTS app provides userswith an easy-to-access tool thathelps them build resilience towardstressful events so that when theyencounter those events, the likeli-hood of experiencing PTSD or anyother aftereffects from stress is re-duced,” said Cmdr. Joseph Cohn,program officer in ONR’s Warf-ighter Performance Departmentand originator of the SRTS project.

Using only an iPad and a heartrate monitor clipped to one ear-lobe, the SRTS App comprisesfour sections: “Know How,” whichprovides Sailors and Marineswith information about stressand resilience and how to applythis knowledge to their missions;“Techniques,” which explains howthey can bring themselves intothe best mental and physiologicalstate possible to build resilienceand achieve peak performance;“Games,” which allows them topractice applying the resilienceskills learned; and “Review,” whichhelps them track their trainingprogress.

The game-based app allowsplayers to choose from severalincreasingly challenging trainingscenarios while the monitor re-cords when the heart rate rhythm,also known as heart rate variabil-ity, becomes incoherent - a sign ofstress. Through game-play, SailorsandMarines will learn which tech-niques, such as deep breathingor muscle relaxation, help themmaintain or regain coherence, to

manage their unique stress re-sponses. Once learned, users cantransfer these approaches to real-life situations.

“We’re capitalizing on pastresearch and making a leap thatone way of managing PTSD lies inlearning to more effectively man-age your stress,” Cohn said.

The SRTS is unique because itpulls together two proven prem-ises - that novices and expertsmanage stress in different ways, sothere’s the potential for training,and that good training requiresgood feedback. It then combinesthem with an already establisheddistribution point: the NCCOSC,which focuses on promoting resil-ience and investigating best prac-tices in diagnosing and treatingPTSD.

Preventing PTSD is critical formission preparedness and suc-cess, and it goes to the heart of oneof the chief of naval operations’“Sailing Directions,” that the De-partment of the Navy has “a pro-fessional and moral obligation touphold a covenant with Sailors, ci-vilians and their families - to ablylead, equip, train and motivate.”

“The SRTS’s development andoperational evaluation would nothave been possible without thefunding we received from DARPAand ONR, who exhibited a willing-ness to take risks that yield sig-nificant S&T advances” said Dr.Gershon Weltman, vice presidentof Perceptronics Solutions, theprime contractor for the app’s de-velopment.

Navy creates iPad app for managing stress, fending off PTSD

BY AMY BRANDTARMY & AIR FORCE EXCHANGE

SERVICE PUBLIC AFFAIRS

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING, D.C. - Wednesdays arenow something to look forwardto as Army & Air Force ExchangeService (AAFES) restaurants areoffering $2 off any salad priced$4 or more on what is becomingknown as “Salad Wednesdays.”

Now, when picking up a saladat any of the Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling food court eating facilitieson Wednesdays, guests can savemoney and eat nutritionally atthe same time.

“Not only can you eat healthy,but you’ll get more bang for

your buck,” said JBAB Exchangegeneral manager Chris Holif-ield. “Beyond the $2 savings onWednesday salad orders, guestssave an additional 10 percentwhen paying with a Military Starcard or Exchange gift card.”

“Salad Wednesdays” are partof the Exchange’s Operation BeFit initiative to promote healthand wellness through fitness anddiet, Holifield said.

JBAB Exchange restaurantsare open to anyone on the in-stallation – whether military,civil service, contractor or visitor.“Salad Wednesdays” occur at allparticipating Exchange restau-rants.

Enjoy ‘Salad Wednesday’ savingsat JBAB Exchange restaurants

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COURTESY OF AIR FORCE NEWS

SERVICE AND AMERICAN FORCES

PRESS SERVICE

WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The Air Force’stop lawyer testified Mar. 13 before the SenateArmed Services Committee’s personnel sub-committee on sexual assault in the militaryand ongoing efforts to combat the problem.

The Judge Advocate General, Lt. Gen.Richard C. Harding, was joined by his fellowservice counterparts and the Defense De-partment’s Acting General Counsel, RobertS. Taylor, as well as the DOD’s Sexual AssaultPrevention and Response Office director.

The group vowed to do whatever it takesto end sexual assault in the military and abig part of that, Harding said, is supportingvictims.

“We believe that if victims know there issomebody on their side as they go throughthis complicated process that can be veryexhausting, we’ll see more of them comeforward,” Harding said during the hearing.

Surveys conducted by Air Force officialsshow a large majority of victims never reportsexual crimes.

“Our Special Victims’ Counsel operatesindependent of the prosecution’s chain ofcommand; they establish attorney-client re-lationships and zealously advocate on theirclients’ behalf ... thereby protecting victims’privacy and immeasurably helping victimsnot feel re-victimized by having to endure

(the military justice process) alone,” Hard-ing said.

Additionally, Taylor testified that theDOD is building a structure to address sexu-al assault in the military, and changes in thelegal arena are in the works. The DOD Gen-eral Counsel’s Office is working with the ser-vices’ Judge Advocates General and DOD’sSexual Assault Prevention and Response Of-fice “To make our judicial, investigative andsupport structures more efficient, effectiveand responsive to the rights and needs ofvictims, while preserving the rights of theaccused,” Taylor said.

In the Air Force, these changes includethe creation of the Special Victims’ CounselProgram.

According to officials, this program pro-vides sexual assault victims with their ownmilitary attorney to provide them legal as-sistance and help navigate the criminaljustice system. These lawyers are trained tohandle sexual assault victims’ unique needs.

“It takes a strong team to succeed in ourmission to protect and defend the nation,and sexual assault undermines that,” saidAir Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. WelshIII. “It’s devastating to those involved. TheSpecial Victims’ Counsel will provide vic-tims of sexual assault with a better under-standing of the criminal process from an ex-pert who is specially qualified to representthe victim. This program embodies what theAir Force is all about -- taking care of ourpeople.”

AF’s top lawyer: Special Victims’ Counselsupports sexual assault victims


BY JOSEPH P. CIRONE

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOL-LING, D.C. – The Army and AirForce Exchange Service (AAFES)Express, formerly known as theShoppette, was closed March 1after a routine health inspectionrevealed the presence of rodents.

Further inspection discoveredmultiple entry points and somesignificant damage caused by therodents. The building is undergo-ing renovation to make neededrepairs and ensure the public’shealth and safety.

Judd Anstey, spokespersonfor AAFES, said, “The Express isclosed to address wear and tearthat has contributed to pest accessto the interior of the facility.”

When the health inspection in-formation became available, JBABBase Commander, Navy Capt. An-thony T. Calandra and Vice Com-mander, Air Force Col. Michael E.Saunders, took immediate actionby coordinating with AAFES rep-resentatives and their contractorsto ensure that the public’s healthwas fully protected.

The two leaders ordered thatall known issues were properlyaddressed and that an extensivesurvey be conducted to discoverany unknown issues and to ad-dress those, as well.

To ensure that the work is notrushed and is done with highquality, the reopening date for theExpress has not yet been deter-mined, but is not too distant, ac-cording to Calandra.

Calandra said, “We want toensure that the repairs are maderight the first time and only once

to prevent the rodents from reap-pearing.”

The Express is a convenience-like store located at Joint BaseAnacostia-Bolling (JBAB) on thesouthern side of the installation,near the AAFES Exchange andthe Defense Commissary Agency(DECA) Commissary.

It offers convenience storefood, drink and other items andalso houses a Dunkin’ Donutsand a Firestone vehicle repair andmaintenance facility.

Health and welfare is primaryconcern

“We understand there is someinconvenience in closing the Ex-

press for a period of time, but wetook the immediate action neces-sary in order to protect the healthand welfare of the base populationand guests, which is our primaryconcern” Saunders said.

The pests have been eliminat-ed. Work is now being performedto replace walls and ceilings andto seal entrances and cracksaround pipes and the building’sfoundation, including adding wiremesh to prevent future problems,according to a source familiar withthe scope of the work.

Once the work is completed,the building will be thoroughlycleaned, sanitized and re-inspect-ed before it is permitted to reopen,Calandra said.

Fuel alternatives availableThe AAFES gasoline station

located on the same propertycontinues normal operations.

The nearby AAFES Exchangeand DECA Commissary are alter-natives to purchase many of thesame convenience store food,drink and other items that wasoffered at the Express.

Class Six (alcoholic bever-ages) items have been added tothe Exchange until the Expressreopens. “Beer, wine and spiritdeliveries are occurring regular-ly,” Anstey said.

Air Force Maj. Joanne Conley,public health flight commanderat the 579th Medical Group lo-cated at JBAB, stated that herteam regularly performs inspec-tions of public facilities on base,including the Express.

“We monitor every food facil-

ity on the installation. We con-duct strict inspections that ad-here to the U.S. Food and DrugAdministration’s food code. Wealso adhere to strict Air Forcepublic health codes,” she said.

None of the food that was lo-cated at the Express was or willbe resold. The food items forsale at the Exchange [and Com-missary] were never inside theExpress. Food for sale at the Ex-change is a totally different stockof goods, according to two reli-able sources.

Strict food and public healthcodes enforced

Detailed inspections occurmonthly and are stepped up inboth intensity and frequencyif any variations from the strictcodes are detected, Conley stated.

Air Force Col. Kathryn F. Tate,commander of the 579th, said,“The guidelines are standardizedand used by all public healthfood inspectors throughout theentire Air Force.”

To help ensure cleanlinessand food wholesomeness to pre-vent illness, the 579th conductsfood handler training and moni-tors weekly self-inspections thatfood facilities at JBAB must per-form.

Inspections include food han-dling and operations; facilitycleaning and sanitizing, but evendocumentation (paperwork) thattraces the food handling and itscare from the point of origin, aswell as its transport and deliv-ery to the food facilities at JBAB,Conley reported.

“We monitor the process fromfarm to fork,” Conley concluded.

AAFES Express undergoing renovation to protect public health, safety

U.S. NAVY PHOTOS BY PAUL BELLO

The Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) Express, formerlyknown as the Shoppette, at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling was closedMarch 1 after a routine health inspection revealed the presence of ro-dents. Further inspection revealed multiple entry points and some signifi-cant damage caused by the rodents. The building is undergoing renova-tion to make needed repairs and ensure the public’s health and safety.

A sign on the door of the Armyand Air Force Exchange Service(AAFES) Express, formerly knownas the Shoppette at Joint BaseAnacostia-Bolling, informs prospec-tive customers that the facility isclosed for renovation.

each number, giving the at-tendees a real sense of hisbackground and amazingcareer. He closed the con-cert with “Where the Starsand Stripes and Eagle Fly”and his iconic “God Blessthe USA.” The Singing Ser-geants joined him on thefinal song, as well as aninspiring parade of 25 U.S.flags by Honor Guardsmenwith the crowd on theirfeet.

With the closing of thisseries, the band looks for-ward to its Summer Con-cert Series which runs June,July and August. Theseconcerts will take place atvarious performing venuesthroughout Maryland, Vir-ginia and Washington, D.C.For details about these andother U.S. Air Force Bandperformances, please callour 24-hour concert line at202-767-5658 or visit ourwebsite, www.usafband.af.mil.

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amount of resources. This wasn’tthe only good news.

During a previous visit to JBAB,McGuire said there would be a RIFof about 80 positions to the region.Based on what’s been accom-plished so far, in addition to al-lowing voluntary early retirementauthority and voluntary incentiveseparation payouts (VERA/VISP)during 2012, that number is nowdown to 40. NDW was also carefulabout bringing aboard new peopleand decided to fill whatever posi-tions they had from within.

“It was once 80 and that num-ber is still shrinking with severalmonths to fine tune this. We cur-rently have about 40 people whohave indicated interest for an-other VERA/VISP from around theregion,” McGuire said. “Not all willbe eligible, but some will. That willchip away at that number of invol-untary separations even more.”

McGuire mentioned the RIF isdriven by budget numbers fromthe original DoD cuts put in placeby President Barack Obama andthen Secretary of Defense RobertGates more than a year ago. It’s inno way related to sequestration.

The furloughs, however, are re-lated to sequestration and that isa “unique thing” just for 2013, hesaid.

Wendy Blankenship, regionalprogram director of NDW’s Hu-man Resource Office (HRO), saidless than six percent of the totalNavy workforce is exempt from afurlough. In NDW, most firefight-ers are exempt, as are emergencydispatchers and some police. Adecision is still pending on child-care professionals, she said.

“Furlough days are intermit-tent and can’t be taken all at once.No one can earn compensatorytime during the furlough periodand overtime is not permitted,”Blankenship continued. “The useof alternative work schedules isalso suspended, as is telework.Though, telework for mission re-quirements has been left open.That lies with the commandingofficer of the joint base.”

Blankenship reiterated thatemployees can’t work on a fur-lough day. They can’t send emailsafter work and contractors can’tperform work in their place.

“There are many days off fromnow until September, if furloughsgo that long,” Blankenship said.“Proposal letters related to thiswill be issued to employees begin-ning April 5.”

The furlough period beginsApril 26 and could run until Sept.30. Furloughs are not to exceed176 hours or 22 days. If the fur-lough period ends early, termi-nation letters stating such willbe sent out to employees. By law,no one can use personal leaveor compensatory time earned asa substitute for a furlough day,Blankenship said.

“The most you’ll lose duringthe furlough period is two full daysof leave. This is an administrativefurlough. All non-appropriatedfunds employees are exempt,” shetold those in attendance. “It’s im-portant to note there are two holi-days during this period – Memo-rial Day and Labor Day. If that’syour furlough day, you will not getpaid for the holiday.”

One question that came upduring the town hall presentationwas whether people can have thefirst Friday off in the pay periodand the second Monday off. Thisapproach would allow for a four-day weekend every two weeks.This would be a risk, accordingto Blankenship, if someone is ina non-pay status the work day be-fore and work day after a holiday.Not only would an employee notget paid for the holiday, but thatperson would lose three days ofpay for that period, she said.

“Right now under the continu-ing resolution, we have to operatewith exactly the amount of mon-ey that’s in the operations pot topay salaries,” McGuire said. “Ifthis pending legislation becomeslaw, we can move money that wasinitially going towards airplanes,ships, buildings and homes intooperating accounts to pay salariesand avoid a furlough.”

Felix Patterson, also of NDW’sHRO, said it’s the only region tooffer anyone voluntary retire-ment. It’s also been proactive inimplementing hiring restrictions.RIF notices go out June 26 tounions and all affected employ-ees. There is a 60-day minimumnotice for the RIF. NDW will alsobe conducting counseling andstart its Priority Placement Pro-gram to help employees find newjobs, he said.

“We can’t speculate on whatwill happen with this pendinglegislation,” said JBAB Base Com-mander Navy Capt. Anthony T.Calandra. “It’s in our best interestto prepare. In the end, if favorablelegislation occurs, we are ahead ofthe ballgame.”

Congressional action on thecontinuing resolution is still pend-ing. For the latest updates, visitwww.facebook.com/jointbase orwww.twitter.com/jointbase.

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Story TimeTuesdays and Thursdays|10 a.m. | Li-

braryMarch 2013 themes include:March 26: Be the Artist! Me FridaMarch 28: Here Comes Peter Cottontail

Wii Wipe Out Challenge NightMarch 22 | 8 to 10 p.m. | Youth Center

| Ages 9-18Have you taken the Wii Wipe Out Chal-

lenge? If not, we have an opportunity foryou to join us for an evening of playingWii Wipe Out! Sign up at the front desk.

Liberty Paintball TripMarch 23 | 8 a.m. | Southern MarylandPaintball Pull out a camouflage suit,

grab a gun and get ready for some paint-ball action! Join Liberty for some actionwhere you will have to duck, roll and runfor your life as your fire back at the op-posing team. Need equipment? $25 foradmission, paintball gun, mask, harness,air and paintballs. Have your own? $15 foradmission and paintballs.

Zumba FiestaMarch 23 | 9 a.m. to Noon | Fitness

Center ILet’s party! Zumba is one of the larg-

est dance fitness programs in the worldand we have it for you at the JBAB FitnessCenter. Come join us for a fun-filled, calo-rie-burning, party-rockin`, 3-hour dance-crazed event. Enjoy the latest sounds andmoves—hip-hop, samba, salsa, meringueand mambo. Refreshments will be served.Contact Michael Pitts ([email protected]) for more information

Base Wide Easter Egg HuntMarch 23 | 9:30 to 11:35 a.m. | JBAB

Soccer FieldBring your Easter basket for a morn-

ing of hunting colored Easter Eggs on theJBAB soccer field by the base track. Chil-dren will be placed into appropriate agegroups. The Easter Eggs will offer a sweetreward to those collected by the childrenand a select few eggs will hold a specialprize. Parents don’t forget to bring yourcamera to capture those special momentswith the Easter Bunny.

Easter Egg Hunt Schedule9:30 a.m. - 2 years old and under9:50 a.m.- 3 to 4 years old10:10 a.m.- 5 to 6 years old10:30 a.m.- 7 to 10 years old10:50 a.m.- 12 years old and up

Triple Play Jump Rope ChallengeMarch 23 | 6 to 9 p.m. | Youth Center

GymCome and test your jump rope skills!

All preteens and teens are invited to come.Sign up at the front desk.

Teen DanceMarch 30 | 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. | Youth

Center | Ages 13-18 | Sign up by March 29Dance the night away at the Youth

Center! Signed permission slips are need-ed for this event. Cost for each member is$7 and $10 for guests. Each member canbring up to three (3) guests with signedpermission slips and a payment of $10.Current membership forms are needed.

Easter BrunchMarch 31 | Two Seatings: 11 a.m. and 1

p.m. | Bolling ClubMake your reservations now for the Bol-

ling Club Easter Brunch Buffet! The brunchwill include a carving station with roastedturkey, baked ham, and prime rib as wellas, baked chicken, fish, seafood newburg,assorted vegetables and potatoes. We willalso offer a full breakfast menu to includewaffles, French toast, scrambled eggs, eggsbenedict, bacon and sausage. Our dessertand salad bars will also be available. Thebrunch also includes coffee, tea, iced teaand juice. Bring your camera because we’llhave a special guest!

Price for Club Members: $26.95 Non-Members: $30.95 (Children 6-11 are ½price and children 5 and under are free)

Easter SundayMarch 31 | 3 p.m. | Liberty CenterJoin Liberty as we celebrate Easter with

Easter egg decorating and a competitiveEaster egg hunt! Plus fun prizes, snacksand refreshments.

Atlantic City Day TripApril 13 & May 18 | 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.Is Lady Luck on your side? Join ITT as

we head to Atlantic City, NJ for the day!Walk the boardwalk, shop at the outlets,test your luck at the casino and dine at anew restaurant. For information on thecasino and casino credit, please contactthe ITT office. Price: $38.75 per person

Day in New York CityApril 27 & July 20 | 6 a.m. to MidnightWe are headed to New York City! En-

joy the city either sightseeing, catchinga Broadway show or shopping until youdrop. Reserve your seat today. Price:$48.75 per person

Sunday Family NightSundays | 5 to 8 p.m. | Potomac Lanes2 games of bowling, free show rental,

large cheese pizza and a pitcher of sodafor only $20. Maximum of 4 per lane. Mustshow active Military ID. Please call 202-563-1701 for more information.

Story TimeTuesday | 10 a.m. | LibraryThemes for April 2013 include:April 2: Children’s Book Day! (Interna-

tional Children’s Book Day!)April 4: April Shower’s Bring May Flow-

er’s!April 9: I’m A Hero Too! (Month of the

Military Child)April 11: April Birthday’s & Proud To

Be A Military Child! (Month of the Mili-tary Child) April 16: Kermit’s Happy To BeGreen! (For Earth Day and National FrogMonth)

April 18: Save Our Planet! (Earth Day)April 23: Get Froggy! (National Frog

Month)April 25: Arbor Day!April 30: We Love Our Military Chil-

dren! (Month of the Military Child)Please call 202-767-5578 for more in-

formation.

National PB&J DayApril 2 | 5 p.m. | LibertyEnjoy a good old fashion PB&J today to

celebrate National PB&J Day!Please call 202-685-1802 for more in-

formation.

Patch ClubApril 4 | 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. | LibraryCalling All Children Ages 7-12!! If you

have a love of reading or are working onit, join us in Patch Club! We meet onceevery month.

We feature various games & projects tokeep our members engaged in an excitingmanner. Some of the activities includepuppet shows, crafts, posters, occasionalparties and much more.

Members earn Patches upon comple-tion of reading requirements. We willdiscuss book’s read during the previousmonth and discover a new genre at eachMeeting. The genre for April will be ‘Fan-tasy’. New members are encouraged tojoin Patch Club! Please call 202-767-5578for more information.

Ping Pong Tournament (TEAMS)April 4 | 6 p.m. | LibertyPlease call 202-685-1802 for more in-

formation.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month5K Run/Walk

April 5 | 7 a.m. | Aerobic CenterJoin us! The Sexual Assault Preven-

tion and Response Program (SAPRP) andthe JBAB Fitness Center are hosting theSexual Assault Awareness Month 5K Run/Walk. Participants have a chance to wina complimentary race entry into the 2013Navy- Air Force Half Marathon and Navy5 Miler that will be given to the first maleand female finishers. Note: Excluding pri-or recipients of the complimentary entry.Free t-shirts will be provided along withpost-run refreshments.

Please call 202-767-0450 for more in-formation.

Rock and BowlApril 6, 15, 20 & 27 | 8 p.m. to midnight

| Potomac Lanes$15 for all you can bowl, including

shoes. Please call 202-563-1701 for moreinformation.

First Friday featuring DJ Bob SkiApril 5 | 5 p.m. to midnight | Bolling

Club – Washington Dining RoomEveryone is welcome! DJ entertain-

ment from 7 p.m. to midnight. ClubMembers will be given access to FREE HorD’ouevres from 5 to 7 p.m., non-memberscan enjoy these items for $10.


Wrestle Mania 29April 7 | 7 p.m. | LibertyPlease call 202-685-1802 for more in-

formation.

Design a T-Shirt WeekendApril 5-6 | 6 p.m. | Youth CenterJoin the JBAB Youth Center staff for a

weekend of decorating/designing yourown t-shirt. You supply the shirt and wewill supply the materials. Sign up at thefront desk. Please call 202-767-4003 formore information.

Liberty Cooking ClassApril 9 | 6 p.m. | Enterprise Hall Bldg.

72 2nd Floor Kitchen Come enhance yourkitchen skills with Liberty and learn howto make different dishes!


Monthly Birthday LunchApril 10 | 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Bolling

Club Please call 202-563-8400 for moreinformation.

Early Bird WednesdayApril 10 & 24| 4 p.m. | Liberty“The Early Bird Gets The Worm!” Be

the first to receive a special treat fromthe Liberty Center. Hurry, only a limitedamount. Please call 202-685-1802 formore information.

Movie Trip with LibertyApril 12 | 6 p.m. | AMC HoffmanPlease call 202-685-1802 for more in-

formation.

Youth Sponsorship and MonthlyBirthday Celebration

April 12 | 7 to 8 p.m. | Youth CenterCome to the Youth Center to celebrate

your April birthday! Current Youth CenterMembership is needed for this event. Weinvite youth new to the JBAB communityto come and find out what JBAB has to of-fer, meet fellow members and hear whatthey have to say about the programming,trips and activities. Please call 202-767-4003 for more information.

Shenandoah CavernsApril 13 | 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Shenandoah

CavernsCabin fever is setting in, so let’s get

out and underground. ODR is going tosee the underground world of wondersof Shenandoah Caverns along a one-miletour circuit where a comfortable 56-de-gree temperature is maintained year-round. Plus, they offer the only cavernsystem with elevator service as well asthe added convenience of level walkwaysand no stairs. Your combination ticket in-cludes a professionally guided tour of theCaverns and self guided tours (with briefintroductions) to Main Street of Yester-year and American Celebration on Paradeand roundtrip transportation for $33 foradults, $30 for seniors and $20 for kidsages 6-14. Visit www.shenandoahcaverns.com for more details. Please call 202-767-9136 for more information

National Golfers DayApril 13 | noon | Andrew’s AFBCost: $20- Greens Fees $26- Cart Rental

$10- Club Rental Weather permitting, en-joy the day with Liberty at the Courses atAndrew’s AFB. Please call 202-685-1802for more information.

DJ Cosmic BowlingApril 13 | 8 p.m. to midnight | Potomac

LanesDJ Chris fires up the night! All of the

Cosmic Bowling, music and fun for only$15! Please call 202-563-1701 for more in-formation.

Month of the Military ChildSpring Preteen Lock In

April 13-14 | 10:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. |Youth Center | Ages 9-12 years old

Join the Youth Center Staff for a nightof fun! Current memberships and per-mission slips are needed for this event.Current members can bring 3 guests whohave signed permission slips. Cost is $7

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per member and $10.00 per guest. Pleasecall 202-767-4003 for more information.

Paupers LunchApril 16 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Bolling

Club – Washington Dining RoomTax Day Recover Lunch! Enjoy a pau-

pers lunch. Only $1.50 for Club mem-bers and regular price for non-members.Please call 202-563-8400 for more infor-mation.

Third Friday featuring DJ ShawnDiggs

April 19 | 5 p.m. to midnight | BollingClub – Washington Dining Room

Everyone is welcome! DJ entertain-ment from 7 p.m. to midnight. Club Mem-bers will be given access to FREE HorD’ouevres from 5 to 7 p.m., non-memberscan enjoy these items for $10. Please call202-563-8400 for more information.

Month of the Military Child VersusParent Basketball Game

April 19 | 7 to 10 p.m. | Youth CenterThe JBAB Youth Center is looking for

preteens and teens to play in two basket-ball games against their parents in thecelebration of the Month of the MilitaryChild. Preteens will play from 7 to 8 p.m.and teens will play from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m..If you are interested in playing, pleasesign up at the front desk of the YouthCenter. Please call 202-767-4003 for moreinformation.

Single Leg TRX SquatApril 20 | Fitness CenterJoin us for our Challenge of the Month

to test out your lower body strength.Please call 202-767-5895 for more infor-mation.

Earth Day Fun DayApril 20 | 8 a.m. | Marina Parking LotEnjoy a day full of fun as we celebrate

Earth Day with our Spring River Clean-Up,Earth Day 5K Run/Walk, USAF & USN DrillTeam performance, Blessing of the Fleet,Chili Cook-Off Contest, MWR booths andmuch more! Volunteers are needed tohelp us clean up the Bolling and Anacos-tia Waterfront to make our surroundinga cleaner and better place to live. Pleasecall 202-767-1371 for more information.

Month of the Military ChildApril 20 | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Potomac

LanesAll children of our active Military per-

sonnel bowl for FREE! Please call 202-563-1701 for more information.

Tie DyeApril 20 | 1 p.m. | LibertyCelebrate the warm weather by going

outside to do some tie dying! Please call202-685-1802 for more information.

Earth DayApril 22 | 10:30 a.m. to noon | LibraryJoin the Library in celebrating Earth

Day! We will feature an abbreviated StoryTime with a small exercise on recyclingand then proceed outside for a RecyclingScavenger Hunt and flower planting in

the fenced garden plots outside the facil-ity. All participating children can also puttheir handprints on fence slates. Prizeswill be awarded to winners of the scav-enger hunt. Light refreshments will beserved. For more information call 202-767-5578 for more information.

Earth DayApril 22 | 4 p.m. | LibertyDo your part and plant a flower! Please

call 202-685-1802 for more information.

Guitar Hero TournamentApril 25 | 6 p.m. | LibertyTo celebrate Guitar Month, come see if

you have the skills to rock your way intoclaiming first place! Please call 202-685-1802 for more information.

Month of the Military Child Cel-ebration at Bolling Green Park

April 26 |3 to 6 p.m. |Bolling GreenPark/Pavilions 7&8

Join the CYP Staff for the Month of theMilitary Child festivities as we celebrateyou- the Military Child. Open Rec will be-gin at 8 p.m.. Please call 202-767-4003 formore information.

Bull Run Shooting CenterApril 27 | 9 a.m. | Bull Run Shooting

Center in Centerville, VAWant to learn to shoot? ODR is taking

a trip to Bull Run Shooting Center! A cer-tified instructor will cover the differenttypes of shotguns, shotgun safety, shoot-ing etiquette, the correct way to shoulder,point and fire a shotgun, and a descrip-tion of each game thrown. The instructor

will work with each student to get themstarted breaking targets. The trip fee is $45and it covers transportation, ammunition,targets, ear and eye protection and use ofa rental gun for the day. Please call 202-767-9136 for more information.

Save the Date: OperationMegaphone WorldwideLock-in 2013

April 26-27Military Youth around the world,

across all branches of services are invited!For more information, please visit

www.facebook.com/OpMegaphone or202-767-4003 for more information.

Medieval Times TripApril 27 | noon | Arundel Mills Mall -

Hanover, MDTravel with Liberty to a very popular

mall for fun, friends and food at MedievalTimes. Don’t miss your chance to see awonderful show! Please call 202-685-1802for more information.

UFC 159: Jones vs. SonnenApril 27 | 9 p.m. | LibertyPlease call 202-685-1802 for more in-

formation.

Sounds of Summer: Acoustic Nightfeat. Barry Charlton

May 3 | 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. | Slip Inn Bar& Grill

Listen to the sounds of the guitar fea-turing some of your favorite songs dur-ing our first Sounds of Summer kick-off!Please call 202-767-5840 for more infor-mation.

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Thrift Shop ReopeningThe Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society

Thrift Shop has relocated to Enterprise Hall(building 72). The store hours are Tuesdaysand Wednesdays 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. and the firstSaturday of every month from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.For more information call 202-433-3364.

Protocol & Special EventsOffice has moved

The JBAB Protocol & Special Events Of-fice has moved to Building P-12. Coordi-nator Karen Smith’s new phone number is202-767-7710.

Change to Firth-SterlingGate operations

The Firth-Sterling gate is closed on week-ends. Once the gate’s automated featuresbecome available, the gate will be accessibleby any CAC card holder 24/7 during normalFPCON “A” conditions.

AFOWC Thrift ShopThe Air Force Officers’ Wives’ Club Thrift

Shop is located at 13 Brookley Ave and isopen Tuesdays, Wed-nesdays and Thurs-days 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Donations are accept-ed during business hours only. Profits from

the AFOWC Thrift shop go towards collegescholarships and other military charitableorganizations. For more information aboutthe AFOWC or its Thrift Shop call 202-563-6666 or email [email protected].

Boys and Girls Clubvolunteer opportunity

The Boys and Girls Club of GreaterWashington needs volunteer coaches fortheir youth baseball league for 10-year-oldsand 12-year-olds. For more information orto sign up, call 512-560-5548 from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. or email [email protected].

Navy Wives Clubs of AmericaThe D.C. Metro chapter of Navy Wives

Clubs of America, Eleanor Roosevelt #37,hosts meetings every second Thursday ofthe month to discuss and plan volunteer ac-tivities in the local military and civilian com-munities. Military spouses of all branchesare welcome to attend. For more informa-tion, email [email protected] or visitour Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/NWCA37.

JBAB Girl ScoutsCalling all Girls! Girls registered in Kin-

dergarten - 12th grade this fall and in-

terested in joining should contact [email protected]. The troop meetsthe second and fourth Wednesday of eachmonth at the community center on ChappieJames Blvd at 6 p.m. Girl Scouts; buildinggirls with confidence, character and cour-age for 100 years.

Jogging path closedThe jogging path by Giesboro Park is

closed until further notice. An alternateroute has been provided.

JBAB photo studio closureThe JBAB Public Affairs photo studio

is closed until further notice. For officialstudio photography support, contact 11thWing Public Affairs at 240-612-4430.

Toastmasters Club seeks membersThe Bolling Toastmasters Club is avail-

able for everyone on JBAB as a place topractice your leadership skills. Toastmas-ters clubs are where leaders are made, andleadership starts with good communication.The program is self-paced, and it works. TheBolling Toastmasters Club meets Wednes-days from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. at the JBABChapel Center. Visitors are welcome. Formore information, call Jim Queen at 301-452-6931.

JNOTESMiscellaneous items related to your health, your career, your life and your community


CATHOLIC SERVICES

ReconciliationSunday 9 a.m. Chapel Center

RosarySunday 9:10 a.m. Chapel Center

MassTuesday 11:30 a.m. Chapel CenterWednesday11:30 a.m. Chapel CenterThursday11:30 a.m. Chapel CenterFriday 7 a.m. Chapel Center

Saturday 5 p.m. Chapel CenterSunday 9:30 a.m. Chapel Center

PROTESTANT SERVICES

Sunday WorshipGospel 11:30 a.m. Chapel CenterGeneral Protestant 11 a.m. Chapel 2

Sunday SchoolSept - May 9:30-10:30 a.m.Any questions about these services or

other religious needs call 202-767-5900

Chapel Schedule

A performance of “At the Ninth Hour” - a Lenten musical journey by Tom Long andAllen Pote devoted to Christ’s last week on Earth, will be performed at the Joint Base Ana-costia-Bolling Chapel March 22 at 7 p.m. All are invited to participate and join in this mov-ing Lenten journey in music and scripture. There will be a dessert reception immediatelyfollowing the Easter Cantata. For more information, call 202-767-5900.

Join us for Easter Cantata!

For more news from other bases around the Washington, D.C. area,

visit www.dcmilitary.com.

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