SENIOR AIRMANSUSAN L. DAVIS

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-

BOLLING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling,D.C. -- Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling is gearing up for thisyear's Navy-wide Solid Cur-tain/Citadel Shield ExerciseMarch 19-24.Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield

is an annual exercise designed tomaintain a high level of forceprotection for Navy installations.The exercise is designed to honetraining and readiness to re-spond to and recover fromthreats to Navy installations andunits. In addition to these, JBAB's

Public Works Department alsohas its own objectives going intothis year's exercise."With the military to civilian

conversion taking place at PublicWorks, we feel that getting ourcivilians involved and taking overroles previously filled by militarymembers will make this a suc-cessful training exercise," saidMaster Sgt. Michael Hall, PWDoperations superintendent.

There will be an increase inpatrols on and around Navy in-stallations as a result of thisplanned exercise, which will alsotest mission-essential personnelresponse by systematically esca-lating force protection condi-tions."JBAB Security Services will

play the exact same role as we doon a daily basis-respond to inci-dents and reports of incidents inorder to ensure the security ofJBAB's resources, the most im-portant of which are ultimatelythe people," said Tech. Sgt. An-thony Coyle, JBAB Security Serv-ices antiterrorism NCO-in-charge. "The security servicesSolid Curtain liaisons are coordi-nating and planning scenarioswith their other organizationalcounterparts to ensure realistictraining is conducted in thesafest environment possible. Be-cause the scenarios may rangeanywhere from a mass casualty-producing major accident re-sponse exercise to a simple sur-veillance outside the wire, ourforces cannot try to pregame

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Vol. 3, No. 10 March 9, 2012

INSIDEWomen's educa-tion is women'sempowerment

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JBAB Library celebrates Read

Across America day

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Volunteer foryouth baseball on

JBAB

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JBAB braces for Navy-wide Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield Exercise

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY PETTY OFFICER 2ND GARY GRANGER JR.

Seaman Apprentice Robert Blaton, a dog handler assigned to the Naval Station Mayport Military Working Dog Pro-gram, and his dog Benny conduct an explosive proficiency evolution during Exercise Solid Curtain and Citadel Shield2011. Exercise Solid Curtain and Citadel Shield is an annual antiterrorism and force protection exercise that is con-ducted on all continental U.S. naval installations. See EXERCISE, Page 3

BY SHADI MAY

CIVIL AIR PATROL

Civil Air Patrol's (CAP) National CapitalWing (NatCAP Wing) will hold its 64th an-nual awards banquet this St. Patrick's Dayat the Bolling Club in Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (Joint Base) to recognize its out-standing cadets and volunteers.More than 150 members will take part in

the annual event, where the wing will honor12 individuals and one squadron for out-standing achievements in 2011. "It will give the wing an opportunity to

acknowledge its squadrons and memberswho have had an extraordinary year," saidCol. Richard Cooper, NatCap Wing com-mander. "It is also a fun event."CAP's National Capital Wing, headquar-

tered at the Joint Base, encompasses thegreater Washington, D.C. metro area and in-cludes five squadrons, which have morethan 200 volunteer officers, senior mem-bers and cadets. "The annual banquet is anopportunity for the cadets to interact withthe cadets from other squadrons," said

Civil Air Patrol National CapitalWing to hold annual awards banquet

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COURTESY PHOTO

Cadet/Tech Sgt. Lily Ramey, Flight Sergeant, Challenger 1 Cadet Squadron, takes on the FairfaxCounty Police Department's Special Weapons and Tactics Team Confidence Course as Police Offi-cer First Class Richard Cash, Fairfax County Police Department, Va. looks on.

SENIOR AIRMAN SUSAN L. DAVISJOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, D.C. -- Thetheme of this year's Women's History Monthis Women's Education-Women's Empower-ment.Historically, women's education only went

as far as charm school to prepare young girlsto become proper ladies in society, so theymay fulfill what, for millennia, has often beenconsidered a woman's greatest aspiration inlife-wifehood and motherhood. Subjects may

have included conversational French (the lan-guage of polite society), etiquette, home eco-nomics, hosting or entertaining.Only in the last century have women truly

made great strides in being viewed as equalcitizens to men. We are still yet eight yearsaway from even the first centennial anniver-sary of the culmination of the women's suf-frage movement in 1920.There are many women over the centuries

who have helped pave the way to get us wherewe are today. I would like to share with you afew women whom I find particularly inspir-ing.I admire these women for their ideas, their

boldness, their conviction, their resolve aswell as their roles as wives and mothers. I alsoadmire them for the eloquence of their words.They come from long ago in history, whenwomen could hope for little more in life thanto become wives, mothers and housekeepers,forever dependent upon and subservient tomen. The women I name here, whether they

meant to or not, left their mark in history andcreated a standard for all women after themto live up to.

Phillis Wheatley

"In every human Beast, God has implant-ed a Principle, which we call Love of Freedom;it is impatient of Oppression, and pants forDeliverance."Poet, patriot and abolitionist Phillis

Wheatley was America's first published blackauthor. She was sold into slavery to theWheatley family of Boston in 1761 at the ageof 7. The Wheatley family taught her how to

read and write, and were very supportive ofPhillis' emerging talent as a poet. Her firstpublished book, "Poems on Various Subjects,"earned her fame and praise in both Englandand the Colonies. Her work, which focused on learning and

virtue, impressed figures such as GeorgeWashington, as well as another black poetnamed Jupiter Hammon, who praised herwork in one of his own poems.Phillis was emancipated after the death of

her master, John Wheatley, in 1778. She wenton to marry, though her family life was ill-fat-ed. She and her husband lost two children asinfants, and, in 1784, her husband was impris-oned for excessive debt. Phillis fell into pover-ty and died of illness, along with her surviving

infant son, shortly thereafter.She has had buildings named after her at

a Young Women's Christian Association(YWCA) in Lexington, Ky., the University ofMassachusetts at Boston, and Norfolk StateUniversity in Norfolk, Va. The scholar, histori-an and philosopher Molefi Kete Asante alsonamed her as one of his 100 Greatest AfricanAmericans in 2002.

Abigail Adams

Abigail Adams fulfilled every role a womanwas expected to play in her lifetime, andmore. From an early age, she displayed a great

love of learning. She spoke Latin and French,and was well-schooled in poetry, philosophyand politics, considered unusual for a womanat the time.She was the wife of founding father John

Adams, who went on to become the secondpresident of the United States; she was amother of six, including John Quincy Adams,who later became the sixth president of theUnited States; and in times of her husband'sabsence, she farmed the family's land andprotected their home and their children.While John Adams was away in Philadel-

phia serving in the Continental Congress, theywould regularly correspond, discussing mat-ters of politics and government.It was apparent from their letters that the

couple had a great mutual emotional and in-tellectual respect for one another. Her counselinformed many of her husband's opinionsand ideas, which found their way into manyof our country's founding documents.One of Abigail's most radical feminist

ideas for the time was that women should not

Women's education is women's empowerment

U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Brittany E. Jones

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the cadets from other squadrons," saidCapt. Steven Lucas, Challenger 1 CadetSquadron commander, also located on thebase. "This banquet will be the first timeour cadets will have an opportunity to takepart in a formal event similar to an AirForce (AF) dining out." Challenger 1 Cadet Squadron has

nominated one cadet for the wing's Cadetof the Year award. "The nominee was a bigpart of our 2011 re-organization efforts,building strong partnerships with the lo-cal community and displaying soundleadership abilities," said Lucas.Throughout each year, volunteers and

cadets fly numerous hours over the na-tional capital area carrying out emergencyservices and educational missions. In2011, NatCap Wing members flew morethan 1,000 hours, including 16 homelandsecurity missions and educated 150 youthby providing 160 hours of flight instruc-tion. "Cadet programs rely heavily on AFresources for learning about leadership,military justice and security forces,"added Lucas. "Our bicycle team wastrained by the AF element of the securityforces here on base, and we are alwayslooking for volunteers to mentor ourcadets."CAP's history dates back to 1930s,

where thousands of volunteers with a pas-sion for aviation offered their skills to de-

fend the United States and made signifi-cant contributions during World War II, toinclude sinking two enemy submarines,and saving hundreds of crash victims. InJuly 1946, President Harry Truman signedPublic Law 476 incorporating CAP as abenevolent, nonprofit organization, andlater in May 1948, Congress passed PublicLaw 557 permanently establishing CAP asthe auxiliary of the new U.S. Air Force. Itsnational headquarters is at Maxwell AirForce Base in Montgomery, Al, and it en-compasses 52 wings within eight regionalcommands. Cadets' ages range from 12 to20, while the senior members' ages rangefrom 18 and up.CAP's three primary mission areas,

mandated by Congress, are aerospace ed-ucation, cadet programs, and emergencyservices assistance to local, state and theFederal government. Some of its most re-cent accomplishments include providingdisaster relief and emergency services forHurricane Katrina, Texas and Oklahomawildfires and humanitarian missionsalong the U.S. and Mexican border.NatCap Wing is also a participating

charity of the Combined Federal Cam-paign (CFC) whose CFC number is 26757. The awards banquet guest speaker is

retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Ted Bowlds. Theevent is open to everyone, and the cost is$45 for adults. For more information aboutthe banquet, call 202-767-4405 or go towww.NatCap Wing.org. For more informa-tion on CAP, visit www.GoCivilAirPatrol.com.

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their actions and must alwaysremain up to the task."Coyle also recommends

JBAB members utilize this peri-od to familiarize themselves withthe newly signed force protec-tion condition measures."Based off the measures,

they can forecast potential im-pacts and determine what maybe expected of them, as well asensure they are currently meet-ing all FPCON Alpha measures

and below," he said. "It's easy tooverlook the fact that when FP-CON levels shift upward, all low-er levels measures must be metin order to satisfy completion ofthe current level." Though measures have

been taken to minimize disrup-tions to normal operations, basepersonnel may expect highervolumes of traffic during thistime due to heightened security,particularly at the gates. The ex-ercise could impact timeliness ofgaining base access. Personnelare advised to plan accordingly."Above all, please be safe, pa-

tient, and utilize this great eventas a self-assessment tool in order

to take away some lessonslearned and embrace our antic-ipated success," said Coyle.Hall assured that there will be

little to no impact on JBABmembers from a Public Worksstandpoint. "We are a mission-essential

organization, so the services weoffer will not falter," he said.Mission-essential personnel

will be expected to report forduty as scheduled or report ab-sence and request leave consis-tent with normal procedures.Non-mission-essential person-nel should consult with their su-pervisors if they wish to takeleave during this time.

EXERCISEn Continued from 1

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST 2ND GARY GRANGER JR.

Capt. Douglas Cochrane, commanding officer of Naval Station Mayport, plays the role of ahostage during an Exercise Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield 2011 active-shooter training scenario.The week-long series of anti-terrorism and force protection exercises involves Navy installa-tions and activities.

U.S. NAVY GRAPHIC BY WILLIAM WILSON

BY PAUL BELLOJOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Youth groups are a great way to makefriends, but are an even greater spring boardinto some of life's most important lessons.At Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling's Youth Cen-ter, its Torch Flames group has just the righttouch for members today and well into thefuture. Leadership and character are two impor-

tant lessons youth experience when joiningthe Torch Flames - which stands for FutureLeaders Achieving Motivation, Encourage-ment and Scholarships. The program is des-ignated for 10-13 year-olds and has been inplace on JBAB for several years. The groupfocuses on areas of community service, ed-ucation, social recreation and health and fit-ness. Group coordinator Sue Gregory, who has

led the group the past two years, believes theTorch Flames is a perfect outlet for youth tohave fun and collaborate with one another.She's also noticed that it's gotten membersto realize something about themselves. "The group gives youth a voice and the

motivation to help others. Those are two bigpositives that I've seen since coming aboardas coordinator," Gregory said. "I've seen kidsgo on to run for student council and get in-volved in many other projects in and outsideof their schools. It's definitely been a positivein their development."

Gregory said Torch Flame memberswork on a number of projects throughoutthe course of the year. Past projects have in-cluded collecting toiletries for the FisherHouse at Andrews Air Force Base, participat-ing in the annual Armed Forces Run eachMay and volunteering at JBAB events like itsChristmas tree lighting and IndependenceDay celebration. Youth also participate in an annual coat

drive to benefit local shelters in the Wash-ington, D.C. metropolitan area. TorchFlames members have raised more than 700coats for adults and children in need the lasttwo years, Gregory said. That kind of successhas also encouraged members to go andparticipate in other groups at the Youth Cen-ter, such as the Keystone Club which has asimilar focus for teens ages 14-18. "Right now we have six members and

would love to have a group of about 10-12boys and girls. We feel that's a really idealgroup size for the kind of projects we wantto do," Gregory added. "All you have to do tobe a member is come to three consecutivemeetings and show an interest in working ina group. Youth members decide and vote onthe projects and I follow their lead. We havea lot of fun." Gregory said there's absolutely no cost to

joining the group and that it's open to any-one with access to JBAB. The Torch Flamesmeet every Friday from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30p.m. at the Youth Center. For more informa-tion, call (202) 767-4003.

Life lessons offered through youth group

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BY LT. COL. MICHAEL E. CROOKAF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE OFFICE

On March 1, Air Force Accounting andFinance Office (AFAFO) deployed an en-hancement to virtual Finance: The Ba-sics. The Basics is targeted towards first-term Airmen and is designed to intro-duce them to Financial Services withoutoverwhelming them with too much in-formation. The Basics covers key eventsduring the early part of an Airman's ca-reer. "Finance Basics" covers basic finan-cial services info and FM concepts andsystems. "Dorm in the Rearview" dis-cusses moving out of the dorms, while"Going to the Chapel" discusses pay andentitlement changes brought on by mar-riage. Finally, "Heading to the Sandbox"explains what to expect during an Air-man's first deployment. All of this infor-mation is already contained within virtu-al Finance and the FM Knowledge Basein much greater detail, but is not seg-mented into easy to understand areas.Graphically, "The Basics" has a much

different look and feel than the rest ofvirtual Finance. It is designed to resem-ble a tablet device, with icons that resem-ble "apps." Clicking on an icon brings up

a small pop-up window with informationon that topic. Several areas emphasizereviewing the leave and earnings state-ment (LES) and the prompt filing ofvouchers. This helps instill the need toreview the LES monthly to ensure themember is receiving the proper pay andallowances, as well as helping to preventpossible debts.The easiest way to get to "The Basics"

is from the initial virtual Finance wel-come page (link at end of article). Theicon for The Basics is right at the top ofthe landing page feature block, andstands out from the other icons. The fea-ture block also has a tab which will takeyou directly to "The Basics.""The Basics" targets first-term Airmen

with info they may have been exposed toalready, but the info wasn't needed at thetime. It is a good primer/refresher forthose just arriving at their first perma-nent duty station. Whether it hits themark or not will be driven by customerfeedback. We encourage all to save thislink and also provide feedback using thefeedback links on the page. Virtual Finance link: https://www.

my.af.mil/gcss-af/USAF/ep/globalTab.do?channelPageId=sA1FBF31D23D21F6B0123ED377B730575>

“The Basics” for first term Airmennow available in Virtual Finance

be made to abide by laws not made in their in-terest, nor should they be resigned to merelybeing companions to their husbands. She be-lieved in property rights for married women,and greater opportunities for women in thefield of education, so they might better guideand influence the lives of their children andtheir husbands.In one letter to John at the Continental

Congress she wrote, ".remember the ladies,and be more generous and favorable to themthan your ancestors. Do not put such unlim-ited power into the hands of the husbands. Re-member all men would be tyrants if theycould. If particular care is not paid to theladies, we are determined to foment a rebel-lion, and will not hold ourselves bound by anylaws in which we have no voice or representa-tion."She and her family are well-remembered

today in memorials and popular culture.

Mary Wollstonecraft

This 18th century British philosopher, fem-inist and accomplished writer is most famousfor authoring the book, "A Vindication of theRights of Woman," 1792, considered to be oneof the earliest works of feminist philosophy. Init, she asserts that women, in fact, are not nat-urally inferior to men-they only appear so be-cause of their lack of education, or access toeducation.

She writes, "Taught from their infancy thatbeauty is woman's sceptre, the mind shapesitself to the body, and, roaming round its giltcage, only seeks to adorn its prison." That is tosay, while most of the women of her time weremeek, unassuming, silly and superficial, it wasnot a natural lack of intellectual capacity thatmade them so-rather, a lack of meaningful ed-ucation and instruction. She argues that women are essential to the

nation because they educate its children, andbecause an education would make them bet-ter companions to their husbands, as opposedto being mere child-bearers and housekeep-ers. This idea stood then in stark contrast tothe prevailing notion of the time that womenwere physically, intellectually and emotionallyweaker than men, and therefore did not war-rant an education equal to that of their malecounterparts.In this book, Mary does not come right out

and assert that women and men are equal inall respects; rather, she writes that men andwomen are equal in the eyes of God, that theyare subject to the same moral law. She calls at-tention to the sexual double standard of thelate 18th century, asserting that if women areexpected by society to be modest and respectthe sanctity of marriage, then men should alsobe held to the same standard.Mary was known for having unconven-

tional relationships in her life, and after twofailed affairs (one of which gave her a daugh-ter, Fanny Imlay), she married the philosopherWilliam Godwin. With him, she had MaryWollstonecraft Godwin, later Mary Shelley, au-thor of the Gothic novel, "Frankenstein."Tragically, she died only 10 days after giving

birth to her younger daughter, leaving herfamily and several unfinished manuscripts be-hind. Today, she is regarded as one of the early

founders of the feminist movement, and herworks are held in high esteem by many femi-nists.

The equal opportunity for education thatwomen enjoy today is largely taken for grant-ed. If there is anything that these women, bytheir examples, can teach us today, it is that aneducation opens doors and offers opportuni-ties that would otherwise be very difficult orimpossible to attain without.Quality education is more accessible to

women today than ever before. It is there forus to take advantage of so that we may betterourselves, our families, and our nation. As the cliche says, "knowledge is power."

Lay claim to that power, and use it for good.

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BY SENIOR AIRMANSUSAN L. DAVIS

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-

BOLLING

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, D.C.--After an un-usually mild winter, thespring and summer monthsare now upon us. Joint Base Anacostia-

Bolling's Information, Tick-ets and Tours Office has sev-eral events and activitieslined up to get JBAB mem-bers out and about.Nathaniel Roach, JBAB

ITT manager, said that someof ITT's most popular recur-ring events are trips to NewYork City and Atlantic City,which occur three to fourtimes a year."Trips like those offer a

lot of flexibility," said Roach."We provide the bus trans-portation, and for six hours,participants can go enjoyNew York City dining,Broadway shows, shopping,or even go visit friends orfamily if they know some-one in the area. The samegoes for the Atlantic Citytrips. Even if participants

don't go to gamble, they canstill take in the sights, therestaurants, shopping, and anumber of other attractionsAtlantic City has to offer."Most recently, the Day in

Washington, D.C., event thatwas supposed to have takenplace March 3 had to becancelled due to lack of par-ticipation."Usually, trips that are lo-

cated within a roughly 200-mile radius of the base don'tget much participation be-cause people prefer to takelocal trips like those on theirown," said Roach. "Al-though, our last trip to LurayCaverns maxed out partici-pation."The next event in the Lo-

cal Trip Series is Inner Har-bor Day, set for March 24from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in Balti-more, Md. The visit will in-clude a trip to the NationalAquarium as well as oppor-tunities for dining, shoppingand sight-seeing. The cost is$8 per person. Discountedtickets to the NationalAquarium are also availableat ITT. Those interestedshould sign up by March 16.Roach noted that there

are other trips also on thehorizon, such as the one toNiagara Falls in August, theSpirit of Washington lunchcruise in September, andanother possible cruise inDecember."The December cruise

will offer patrons bus trans-portation to New York City,where the ship will departfor a six-day cruise toBermuda," said Roach. "Itshould be a nice getawaybefore the Christmas holi-days."Roach said that often, the

reason people don't take ad-vantage of events at ITT isbecause they simply don'tknow about them."Our target audience is

everybody on base," he said."We are here to serve every-one."Roach encouraged pa-

trons to get involved by sign-ing up for ITT's newsletterso they can become betterinformed about upcomingevents. For more informa-tion or to receive weekly e-mail notifications about up-coming ITT events, call 202-404-6576 or stop by ITT in-side the Arts and CraftsCenter.

ITT offers events andgetaways for JBAB members

JBAB Library celebrates Dr. Suesson Read Across America day

U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO BY SENIOR AIRMAN STEELE C. G. BRITTON

Teresa Cienfuegos, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Library aid, reads 'Green Eggs andHam' to children for the 6th Annual Read Across America day in celebration of Dr.Seuss' Birthday, March 2, on base. 'Cat in the Hat' hats, bookmarks, and birthdaycake were given to children to celebrate the author's birthday. The National Educa-tion Association focuses on motivating children and teens to read during the pro-gram's fourteenth year.

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BYSENIORAIRMANSTEELEC. G. BRITTONJOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Youth Center is looking forvolunteers to coach and assist withits 2012 sports programs on base. Baseball, the soonest to kick

off, needs dedicated individuals tofind time outside of work tostrengthen youths' teamwork andskills on the field. "Volunteers can help nurture

children in our military commu-nity and help prepare them for thefuture," said Ricardo Bailey, JBABYouth Center sports director.Volunteers don't have to be

experts in the sports they coach, asthe youth center provides training

certified by the National Alliance ofYouth Sports as well as Red Cross-certified First Aid and CPR classes.Baseball season begins April 9.

There will be two practices a weekand games during the week andon weekends. Those who are in-terested in volunteering to coachor help with youth sports on JBABare encouraged to stop by theYouth Center and complete a vol-unteer package.Coaches are also needed for

basketball, cheerleading, soccer,flag football, swim team, golf, ten-nis and running club throughoutthe spring, summer and fall."Please come out and make a

difference in a kid's life, and justhave fun," said Bailey. "You couldbe the person who inspires themto live a healthy lifestyle."

Pitch and swing into spring, volunteer for youth baseball on JBAB

PHOTO BY LANCE CPL. DENGRIER BAEZ

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U.S. AIR FORCE GRAPHIC BY STAFF SGT. BRITTANY E. JONES

Ticket points of contact are: Staff Sgt. Shauna Ross, J4S; Staff Sgt. Shannon Allison, 579th Den-tal Squadron; Staff Sgt. Destiny Dunn, 579th Medical Clinic; Staff Sgt. Whitney Rooks, SecurityServices; (202) 231-0808, Defense Intelligence Agency; all other agencies, contact Staff Sgt. Brit-tany Jones, JBAB Public Affairs.

GRAPHIC COURTESY AIR FORCE DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON

The Air Force District of Washington Annual Awards Banquet is 6-9 p.m. March23 at the Bolling Club. Tickets are $30. JBAB members contact U.S. Air ForceHonor Guard first sergeant at 404-7502, U.S. Air Force Band first sergeant at767-7911 or JBAB Air Force Element point of contact at 202-404-6594.

Why did you join the military? It gave me a better opportunity to travel, meet people

and experience new things.

Which woman in history inspires you the most, andwhy? Major General Hertog, she excelled in one of the most

demanding Air Force career fields (Security Forces) and be-came our first Female Top Cop. She has inspired me to be-come a great leader and mentor.

What does it mean to you to be a mother? With my son Malachi, I have felt no greater love. Being a

mother is rewarding and challenging. The rewarding part isfor others to tell me how well mannered and good he is. Thechallenging part is that I don't get to be with him all the timebecause of my job but it makes the time that I do spendwith him even better. There is no greater feeling then tofeel his little arms around my neck and hear him say"Mommy, I love you!"

Women’s History Month Edition

Staff Sgt. Derricia Simms

U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO BY SENIOR AIRMAN STEELE C. G. BRITTON

Staff Sgt. Derricia Simms, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling SecurityServices installation patrolman, is this week's Ace on Deck forJBAB. Simms was selected by her leadership for attention to de-tail and positive attitude both on and off duty. She hails fromGreensboro, N.C.

Potomac Lanes Bowling CenterSandwich of the MonthBe the first to try the delicious March Sandwich of the

Month: Philly Cheese Steak! The meal includes Philly CheeseSteak, waffle fries and a 20-ounce drink for only $5.50. Call 202-563-1701/1702 for more information.

SPINZ Pizza!Try the tasty Spinz Hand Crafted Pizza at the Potomac Lanes

Bowling Center!Pizza Specialty Topping Single Topping6-inch Pan Pizza

$4.25 $3.80 14-inch Thin Crust Pizza

$10.50 $9 14-inch Pan Crust Pizza

$14.95 $13.50 Additional Toppings: Pepperoni, beef, Italian sausage, pork

sausage, Canadian bacon, roasted green & red peppers, onionsand black olives. Call 202- 563-1701/1702 for more information.

Recruiting Volunteer Baseball CoachesCome enjoy America's pastime by teaching a youth how to

play baseball! Coaches will receive free certification in first aid,CPR and baseball coaches certification through the NationalAlliance of Youth Sports Coaching Association. For more in-formation, call 202-767-4003.

2-for-1 Steak DinnerEvery Thursday | 5-8:30 p.m. | Bolling ClubChoose from a juicy 12-ounce rib eye or New York Strip,

and your choice of a tossed or iceberg wedge salad, and russetor sweet baked potato with butter, sour cream, chives, and ba-con bits. All meals come with a roll and butter, as well as coffee,tea, or iced tea. Select appetizers, desserts, and drink specialswill be offered.Club members: $23.95 for two; Non-members: $23.95 per

person. Call 202-563-8400/3800 for more information.

Daily Lunch Buffet SpecialTuesday-Friday | Bolling ClubTuesday- Panini station, soup, salad bar, sandwich buffet,

ice cream bar and dessert table.Wednesday- Italian Rigatoni in a marinara sauce with

meatballs; Italian sliced pork loin, mixed Italian seasonings inolive oil with some chopped fresh garlic, served with a lightlyseasoned tomato sauce; rosemary and garlic roasted potatoes,and pasta primavera with fresh vegetables.Thursday- Pork Chops, soup, salad bar, ice cream bar and

dessert table.Friday- Seafood, soup, salad bar, ice cream bar and dessert

table.Members: $9.95; Non-members: $11.95For parties of 10 or more, $1 will be added to each person's

meal. Call 202-563-8400/3800 for more information.

Story TimeStory Time is every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m.

Themes for March 2012 Include:March 13: We Love Nutrition - Meet the Nutritionist! (Nu-

trition Month)March 15: St. Patrick's DayMarch 20: Spring has Sprung!March 22: Meet Clara Barton (Women's History Month)March 27: Be an Artist (Youth Art Month)March 29: Florence Nightingale (Women's History Month)Call 202-767-5578 for more information.

Game NightsEvery Wednesday and Friday | 5-7 p.m. | Library. Enjoy a

night of video games offered on a first come, first served basis. Wacky Wii Wednesdays- Stop in and choose from our Wii

games selection.Gamer's Choice Friday- Choose from Wii, Playstation, or

X-Box 360Games may only be played in the JBAB Library and must

be checked out at the circulation desk. Headphones are alsoavailable upon request. For more information, call 202-767-5578.

Movie MadnessEvery Friday | 5 p.m. | LibraryWe feature a popular new release rated 'G' or 'PG' movie

and serve complimentary theater-style popcorn and a drink.All children under 10 must be accompanied by a parent orguardian at least 16 years of age while watching the movie. Aweekly movie schedule will be posted at the circulation desk.Call 202-767-5578 for more information.

JBAB Torch Club FlamesEvery Friday in March | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Youth Center | 10-

13 years oldThe Torch Club is an organization that helps develop future

leaders with leadership and character development. The TorchClub Flames have participated in several community serviceprojects that benefit our local JBAB community. For more in-formation, call 202-767-4003.

Baseball RegistrationRegister your child in tee-ball (ages 5-7), machine pitch

(ages 7-9), and self pitch baseball (ages 9-12). Sign up by March23 and pay only $50. Sign up after March 23 and pay $70.Coaches' meeting March 28 at 6 p.m. at the Youth Center. Par-ents' meeting will be held March 30 at 6 p.m. in the Youth Cen-ter. Call the Youth Center for further details. For more infor-mation, call 202-767-4003.

Cosmic BowlingMarch 17, 24, 31 | Potomac Lanes | 8 p.m.-midnightGrab some friends and bowl the night away for only $15

per person including shoes! Call 202-563-1701/1702 for moreinformation.

Pre-deployment BriefingMarch 6, 13, 20 and 27 | 10 a.m.-noon | MFSC Bldg. 13This class targets those with deployment orders.

Spouses are encouraged to attend. Call 202-433-6151 for

MWR CalenderFriday, March 9, 2012JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLINGJoint Base Journal 7

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Senior Art ProjectMilitary members and veterans are invited to submit artwork in

the form of sculptures, paintings, drawings, photography or poetryto Jennifer Pierce, a senior at Eastern Connecticut State University.Pierce is constructing an exhibit of military artwork for a senior artproject that will be on display during the months of April and May atEastern Connecticut State University's Shafer Hall. For more infor-mation or to submit artwork, e-mail jlp.jennifer@gmail.com withname, service branch, and inspiration or meaning behind the piece.

Slip Inn open for businessWhile the Slip Inn is under construction, it is still open. For more

information, call 202-767-5840.

Daylight Saving Time beginsDaylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 11 at 2 a.m.

Please remember to set your clocks forward one hour.

In-service recruiter looks to retain qualified Airmenfor Reserves

All Airmen preparing to separate from active duty due to the endof their enlistment are required to attend a Palace Front briefing tolearn about opportunities in the Air Force Reserves as part of theirout-processing check list. For more information or to schedule an appointment, send an

e-mail to Darryl.Washington@ afncr.af.mil.

Call 433-3333 for on-base emergencies

For on-base emergencies, dial (202) 433-3333. Dialing 911 willdelay response by alerting off-base responders who do not typicallyhave access to the installation. To report suspicious activity at JBAB,dial (202) 767-5000. "If you see something, say something!"

Political guidance during election season

Active duty personnel are prohibited by DoD Directive 1344.10paragraph 4.1.2.10 from marching in a partisan political parade re-gardless of whether they are in uniform or civilian clothing. Re-servists not on active duty and retirees may not march in uniformpursuant to paragraph 4.1.4. Reservists not on active duty and retireesmay march in civilian clothes provided they do not otherwise act in amanner that could reasonably give rise to the inference or appearanceof official sponsorship, approval, or endorsement. The directive is alawful general regulation. Violations of paragraphs 4.1. through 4.5. ofthe Directive by persons subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justiceare punishable under Article 92, "Failure to Obey Order or Regulation.

JBAB Intersection ClosingStarting Feb. 21, the base will be closing the intersection of Chap-

pie James Blvd. and Duncan Ave. (Visitors Center side) due to anelectrical project. No right turn will be allowed. The section will closeat 7 a.m. It will re-open at 3 p.m. daily until the project is finished.Drivers are asked to please follow the posted detour signs.

DDOT construction impact on Firth Sterling

The D.C. Department of Transportation began constructionalong the streetcar tracks on Firth Sterling Avenue and South CapitolStreet Feb. 21. The work is expected to run until further notice.

Suspicious phone callsIf you receive a suspicious phone call, do not answer questions

and do NOT hang up at the end of the call. Set the phone downand report the incident to JBAB Security Services at 202-767-5000.Make sure to follow all instructions given.

AFOWC International ShowcaseJoin the Air Force Officers' Wives' Club for the International

Showcase March 20 at 10:30 a.m. at the Bolling Club. Enjoy foodsand entertainment from around the world. Cost is $10 per per-son. For more information and to RSVP, visit www.afowc.com.

USO offers a free iPod Touch for five lucky winners - Are youone?

The USO wants to hear from you! Tell the USO what servicesand programs you and your family want. Take their short surveyand become eligible to enter the drawing for a free IPod touch. Passthe word and help the installation have the highest percentage of

personnel so you and your co-workers win a free lunch and a meetand greet event with a celebrity that will come to JBAB. The surveymust be completed anytime between March 1 - 16. Go towww.usometro.org to complete the survey.

JB Andrews Job Fair

The Joint Base Andrews Club is hosting a job fair from 10 a.m.-2p.m. April 18, sponsored by the Joint Base Andrews Top 3. All DoDID card holders are encouraged to participate. Others wishing to par-ticipate should register for the event no later than April 13.For more information or to register, e-mail

top3jobfairjanet@aol.com, or call 540-226-1473. Attach resumes toe-mails with the subject line "Andrews Job Fair."Participants should bring at least 20 copies of their resume. Attire

is business dress or military uniform.

Cherry blossom tree planting

The parking lot at Giesboro Park, nearest to the river amongthe baseball fields, will be off limits from 6 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday,April 5 for a cherry blossom tree planting ceremony. JBAB Se-curity Services will have the area cordoned off. The event is opento the public.

Career day

Career day will be held on April 12, at Joint Base Anacostia-Bollingand Joint Base Andrews.Session 1 - JBAB / Stewart Theater / 9-10:30 a.m.Session 2 - Andrews / Base Theater / 1-5 p.m.Special Duties that will be present:RecruiterPME InstructorHonor GuardMilitary Training LeaderMilitary Training InstructorEnlisted AideFlight AttendantFor more info contact nneka.costley@pentagon.af.mil

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

CATHOLIC SERVICES Weekend Mass Saturday...5 p.m...................Chapel CenterSunday.....9:30 a.m.......Chapel CenterReconciliationSaturday ...4:30 p.m....Chapel CenterSunday...........9 a.m......Chapel Center

PROTESTANT SERVICESSunday WorshipGeneral Service...11 a.m....Chapel Two Gospel Service.......11:30 a.m...Chapel CenterSunday School 9:30-10:30 a.m. September-May.

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Pre-Separation BriefThis class is a mandatory briefing for service members whoare retiring or separating from the military.Classes are held:9-11 a.m. March 20 Bldg 13 Sign up: March 16Call 202-433-6151 for more information.

Reintegration/ Return and ReunionMarch 13, 20 and 27 | 2-3 p.m. | MFSC Bldg.13This class is for military members that are returning from adeployment. Family members are highly encouraged to at-tend. Call to register. Call 202-433-6151 for more information.

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Worship Guide

CAMP SPRINGSCOMMUNITY CHURCH

8040 Woodyard Rd., Clinton, MD • 301-868-3030Dr. James Lowther, Pastor

www.campspringschurch.com

Sunday: Sun. School 9:45am, Worship Services 11:00am & 6:00pm

Wednesday: AWANA, Teen Clubs, Adult Prayer & Bible Study 7:00pm

An Independent Bible Centered Church • In the Baptist Tradition - Missionary minded

Affiliated with IFCA International • Nursery Available All Services