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Vol. 4, No. 27 July 19, 2013

INSIDESTEM summercamp draws

students, parents

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Youth completesuccessful

summer camp

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Station Washing-ton: Protecting thenation’s capital

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BY LEA JOHNSONSPECIAL TO JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING

The following article was originally pub-lished in the June 28 edition of Joint BaseJournal.

WASHINGTON-Civilians have beenplanning for the upcoming furlough formuch of 2013; however, even with all thepreparation leading up to the week of July8, some civilians may find they need a littlehelp to stay above the financial undertow.

Enter the Federal Employee Educationand Assistance Fund (FEEA).

According to Robyn Kehoe, director of

field operations, FEEA was created in 1986and is modeled to work like the Navy-Ma-rine Corps Relief Society and Air Force AidSociety by providing emergency assistancein the form of loans, grants and scholar-ships to civilian federal employees and theirfamilies.

“Loans are available to someone who ishaving financial hardship through no faultof their own,” Kehoe said.

Civilians impacted by the furlough maybe eligible for an emergency loan up to$1,000 through FEEA if they have been afederal employee for at least one year anddemonstrate a basic living need, such as as-sistance paying rent or utilities.

“The advantage of these loans is thatthey are no interest. Civilians pay backthe loan through an allotment a little at atime,” Kehoe said. “We are geared towardthis population and all the money that getspaid back then goes back to help anotherfederal family.”

Provided all required documents aresubmitted with the loan application, civil-ians should receive their check within aweek. Kehoe said checks are made out to acreditor, a landlord or leasing agent for ex-ample, and loans are not granted to assistwith paying credit card bills or other similarpersonal debt.

Additionally, Kehoe added, “Employees

cannot apply until they receive a short pay-check. We won’t accept any applicationsfilled out in anticipation of the furlough.”

Assistance from FEEA is available anytime, not just during this government fur-lough. FEEA is funded largely through do-nations, including contributions from theCombined Federal Campaign.

“We have contributed $20 million in aidto federal civilians and their families,” Ke-hoe said. “We are proud of that and we areproud to serve the men and women whoserve our country, even though they’re notin uniform.”

For more information or to fill out an ap-plication, visit feea.org.

Federal Employee Education Assistance Fund provides emergency furlough assistance

BY PAUL BELLO

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-

BOLLING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

WASHINGTON - Crisis coun-seling has gone up approximately60 percent at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) recently, accordingto officials.

Air Force Chaplain (Maj.) Rob-in Stephenson-Bratcher, one ofJBAB’s chaplains, said the increaseis furlough and sequestration re-lated.

Accordingly, JBAB chaplainshave recently undertaken ad-vanced interactive training and areready to assist Department of De-fense (DoD) civilians affected bythe furlough. (See related story inthis edition of Joint Base Journal)

Besides talking to a base chap-lain, another potential resource isthe Employee Assistance Program(EAP). This offers a variety of ser-vices to civilians, as well as theirfamilies. Counselors with the pro-gram also provide crisis interven-tion and help employees deal witha multitude of problems, such asemotional, relationship, family,alcohol, drug, financial and jobconcerns.

Department of Defense (DoD)civilians complement their mili-

tary counterparts with an arrayof skills and abilities. On militarybases like Joint Base Anacostia-

Bolling (JBAB), supporting civilianpersonnel is just as important ashelping a service member.

When concerned about the

emotional health of a civilian co-worker, health studies over theyears have shown it’s best to sitdown with that person and discuss

the situation. This provides anopportunity to express one’s jobrelated concerns and offer help tothe individual.

Free assistance available to furloughed civilian employees

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY PAUL BELLO/RELEASED

Navy Chaplain (Cmdr.) Wes Sloat, shares an update regarding resources available to furloughed DOD civilians, in-cluding the Federal Employee Education Assistance (FEEA) program, suicide prevention hotline and financial coun-seling help with Freddy Edison, an office manager at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling’s Religious Services department,now that DOD civilians have gotten their first paycheck which reflects a 20 percent pay cut.

RESOURCES AVAILABLEResources available to fur-

loughed DoD civilians, as wellas military and family mem-bers, include:

• Contacting the chaplainsduring normal duty hours at202-767-5900 or during allother times at 202-439-4243

• National Suicide Preven-tion Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255

• JBAB Emergency ServicesDispatch Center at 202-433-3333

• While off-base - Emer-gency Services Dispatch Cen-ter at 9-1-1

• http://www.veteranscri-sisline.net/ and scroll down tothe get help section

• Your supervisor, any co-worker or manager

• JBABMilitary Family Sup-port Center at 202-433-6151(normal duty hours) or 202-436-0827 (at all other times)

• JBAB Command Duty Of-ficer (after hours) at 202-330-9967

2 Friday, July 19, 2013 Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Joint Base Journal

BY CHATNEY AUGER

NAVAL DISTRICT WASHINGTON

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Accountabil-ity for electrical consumption to each resi-dent of Navy Public Private Venture (PPV)housing will soon be the responsibility ofresidents and mock billing for the ResidentEnergy Conservation Program (RECP) forNaval District Washington will begin July 1.

“It’s important to note that you and yourfamily will reap the benefits of the moneythat is saved by this program,” said ViceAdm. William French, commander, NavyInstallations Command (CNIC), in a videomessage to the fleet. “First with the refundfrom energy savings you and your familycreate by staying below the average nor-mal usage rate. Second, the vast majorityof the RECP cost savings will be reinvestedback into the local PPV community to sus-tain high-quality homes and neighborhoodamenities such as playgrounds, facilitiesand landscaping.”

Prior to the commencement of the livebilling cycle in October, residents through-out Naval District Washington (NDW) par-ticipating in RECP will be provided a three-month “mock” billing period beginning July1 to Sept. 30 to allow residents to evaluate

their home energy consumption before theprogram begins.

“The mock bills are intended to showyour actual electrical consumption and bill-ing costs, and how it compares with otherhomes in your like-type group,” said JulieBarnes, regional Navy Housing Programmanager for NDW. “All billing costs will bebased on the same electric rate charged fora particular housing area.”

Barnes recommends that residents re-view their mock bills, compare their month-ly usage with the normal usage band, andconsider adjusting their consumption hab-its as needed to minimize personal costs.

Additionally, the RECP will have noimpact on residents’ Basic Allowance forHousing (BAH). According to CNIC, an al-lowance for normal utilities is a part of theBAH. BAH includes an allowance for utili-ties such as electricity, gas or other heatingfuels, and water/sewer. The BAH includesthe cost of utilities based on averages fromresidents living in the private sector whoare directly responsible for paying for theirutilities. The RECP is intended to encourageresidents to achieve normal usage and toreward them for conservation beyond nor-mal expectations. Residents who conserveand stay within the normal range will incurno out-of-pocket utility expenses.

CNIC recommends that those who wish

to conserve make easy changes around thehouse. Simple adjustments to home ther-mostats to minimize heating and cooling,and wise use of hot water, lighting and ap-pliances can also contribute significantly toenergy savings. In cases where utility con-sumption is high, residents can also requestthat their property manager perform an en-ergy audit to identify energy saving strate-gies specific to their home.

Residents are also reminded to keep upwith any fees incurred through over-usage.Those with a past due account will receivedelinquency notice letters and a late fee. Ex-treme delinquencies can result in a noticeto vacate housing and can potentially affecta resident’s credit. The PPV partnership willwork with residents to arrange paymentplans if help is needed making payments.

NDW residents can expect mock billingto begin July 1 with the first mock statementbeing mailed August 15. Residents will notbe financially responsible for utility usageduring this period. The actual billing periodbegins Oct. 1, and the first ‘live’ bill will bemailed Nov. 14. Residents will be expectedto pay for their usage above the ‘normal us-age’ band or will be eligible to receive a re-bate if their usage is below the band.

For more information about the RECPprogram, visit http://www.cnicn.navy.mil/regions/ndw.html

Resident Energy Conservation Program ‘mock’ billingto begin throughout Naval District Washington

BY JOSEPH P. CIRONEJOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

WASHINGTON – The Air Force 579thMedical Group is offering school andsports physicals at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) to eligible youth, beginningJuly 23.

The medical exams are being offeredduring the afternoons of July 23; Aug. 6 andAug. 20, according to Group Practice Man-ager, Air Force Capt. Andrew Inselmann.

“For many schools and youth activities,a health physical is the first assignment,”Inselmann stated.

Inselmann stated that personnel receiv-ing the examsneed to remember to bring theschool’s or team’s required and other appro-priate medical and participation forms; im-munization records; and any corrective eyewear the youth may need during the exam.He recommends that personnel undergoingthe exam wear loose fitting clothes.

If a school district requires a skin PPD(tuberculosis) test, the student must allotenough time in his/her schedule in orderto return 48 hours after the exam to allow ahealthcare provider to interpret the resultsof the PPD test.

To make an appointment or for moreinformation, call 888-999-1212 or make anappointment online at www.tricareonline.com or www.relayhealth.com.

School and sportsphysicals offered

BY JOHN J. JOYCENSWC DAHLGREN DIVISION

CORPORATE

COMMUNICATIONS

Parents listened intentlyas Navy and Virginia Dem-onstration Project (VDP)leaders spoke about the an-nual week-long VDP sum-mer academy and its poten-tial to transform their chil-dren’s outlook on science,technology, engineering andmath (STEM) and positivelyimpact students’ academicand career decisions.

The VDP STEM summercamp, sponsored by the Na-tional Defense EducationProgram (NDEP) held Par-ent Day on June 26 and al-lowed students participantsto wow their parents. Par-ents watched in amazementas their children - among95 middle school students- used STEM skills to solveproblems of Navy interestat the camp held June 24-28.

The students joined theirmentors - 19 Navy scientistsand engineers and 19 mid-dle school teachers - to workin teams on STEM summercamp activities and projectsimpacting simulated navalrobotic missions.

“This year the studentsdisplayed excitement andwere engaged in all of theSTEM events,” said Jane

Bachman, VDP STEMDahlgren Academy Direc-tor. “It was our first year atKing George Middle School(KGMS) and our first yearhosting a “Parent Day” forparents to see first-handwhat their child is experi-encing during the STEM fo-cus week.”

In addition to DahlgrenSchool, the participatingmiddle schools includedFredericksburg City, KingGeorge, Spotsylvania andStafford school districts.

“Students worked hardon their STEM activitiesand excitement filled theair,” said Bachman. “Watch-ing the team collabora-tion among the students isinspiring as they not onlyhelp their team membersbut other teams as well. Ourjunior mentors have beenworking hard and expandingtheir leadership skills.”

Navy officials - includ-ing Naval Surface WarfareCenter Dahlgren Division(NSWCDD) CommanderCapt. Michael Smith - antic-ipate the students may oneday use their STEM skills atNaval Warfare Center labo-ratories to design futuretechnologies supportingU.S. warfighters and Amer-ica’s homeland defense andsecurity.

The NDEP VDP goal is to

increase the attraction of theNavy’s Warfare Centers andShipyards as an eventualplace of employment forstudents participating in theprogram.

“STEM career informa-tion is packed into oneweek,” said Bachman, anNSWCDD lead scientist.“The goal of the academyis to provide middle schoolstudents with a variety ofSTEM activities as they in-teract with our Dahlgrenscientists and engineersand STEM focused middleschool teachers.”

The program teams upteachers with practicing sci-entists and engineers fromthe mentor-rich environ-ment at the Naval WarfareCenters. During the schoolyear, science and maththemes featuring robot-ics problems are integratedthroughout the curriculum.

Moreover, the College ofWilliam and Mary impactedVDP and the summer campby developing a curricu-lum for students who learnabout STEM at military bas-es and providing training toNavy Warfare Center men-tors. NDEP’s VDP process ismore than students learninghow to program robots orbuild, assemble and dem-onstrate the projects. It’salso about team building

and is all inclusive.NDEP VDP originated

under the Office of NavalResearch N-STAR (NavalResearch - Science and

Technology for America’sReadiness), a science andtechnology workforce devel-opment program launchedin 2004 by the Office of Na-

val Research. It was initiatedto show a diversity of pre-teens and teens that math,science and engineering arefascinating, fun and sociallyrelevant.

Since its inception, VDP’sultimate goal has been toestablish educational out-reach programs at otherNavy research and devel-opment centers throughoutthe country.

The initiative couldeventually expand beyondthe Navy and evolve intoa national demonstrationproject encompassing allDepartment of Defense lab-oratories in a sustained ef-fort to secure the long-termcompetitiveness of Ameri-ca’s science and technologyworkforce by hooking morekids on math and scienceat an earlier age. As a re-sult, the number of studentsearning university degreesin science, mathematics,engineering, and technologyis expected to exponentiallyincrease.

“On behalf of the VDPSTEM Dahlgren AcademyPlanning Team, we thank allof the students, parents, VIPs,mentors, behind-the-sceneworkers and KGMS for theirparticipation and encour-agement in our STEM pro-gram as we highlight STEMcareers,” said Bachman.

STEM summer camp draws students, parents

Courtesy photo

Students at the VDP STEM summer camp, sponsored by theNational Defense Education Program (NDEP) use STEM skillsto solve problems of Navy interest at the camp held June 26.Ninety-five students joined their mentors - 19 Navy scientistsand engineers and 19 middle school teachers - to work inteams on STEM summer camp activities and projects impact-ing simulated naval robotic missions.

3Friday, July 19, 2013Joint Base Journal Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling

BY PAUL BELLOJOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-

BOLLING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

WASHINGTON – Thereare no easy answers whendiscussing suicide. It leavesfriends, family and lovedones emotionally devastat-ed. In recent years, suicideamong all branches of theU.S. military has grown atan alarming rate.

With government fur-loughs hitting the homefront, there’s a concerted ef-fort by leaders to reach out toDOD civilians in need of helpor some type of counseling.

Chaplains at Joint BaseAnacostia-Bolling (JBAB)and other Naval DistrictWashington (NDW) installa-tions have been proactive toensure that they are properlytrained and able to respondto any crisis situation. NDWhas partnered with a publicservice corporation that fo-cuses on understanding andpreventing suicide. Since1983, more than one millioncommunity participantshave been trained in suicideintervention through theprogram, named AppliedSuicide Intervention SkillsTraining (ASIST).

Navy Chaplain (Capt.)Gary Clore, regional chap-lain for NDW, has been in-volved with ASIST for closeto two years. He said it offersa comprehensive, hands-on approach that consid-ers the type of individual atrisk, as well as that person’ssurrounding environment.By taking all that into con-sideration, he believes it’sthe best possible of way ofreaching out to someonewho needs help.

“ASIST workshops aredesigned for caregivers,like chaplains, social work-ers and other profession-als, who want to feel morecomfortable and confidentin preventing the immedi-ate risk of suicide,” Cloresaid. “The program has a lotrooted in moral values. It’s agreat model of getting care-givers, or gate keepers as wecall them, the training theyneed to act accordingly.”

Clore likens ASIST tocardiopulmonary resusci-

tation (CPR), adding thatit’s “training to pull peopleout of the river and back toshore.” There’s also an in-tensified effort for militaryorganizations to partnerwith one another when itcomes to preventative mea-sures. Commander, NavalInstallations Command(CNIC) is currently engagingtomake programs like ASISTworldwide, Clore said.

“Life is sacred – and so isconfidentiality. That’s some-thing we can’t stress enough

when someone comes to usfor guidance,” Clore said.“People must trust us com-pletely in order for this pro-cess to work. It doesn’t workany other way.”

Navy Chaplain (Cmdr.)Wesley Sloat, JBAB’s seniorchaplain, started with ASISTas a recent student. He isnow one of 10 trainers with-in NDW. According to him,while the military has talkedabout suicide preventionfor decades, it’s never beendiscussed or presented in a

manner quite this way.“This program is system-

atic and easy to follow. Oneday you practice being theperson at risk. The next dayyou’re the one providingassistance. It’s much moreinteractive than any train-ing I’ve had before,” Sloatsaid. “The program stressesidentifiers to watch out for.This can be difficult becausenot everyone is in the sameplace in life. That’s why ac-tive listening is taught andwhy it’s such an important

part of the process.”Under the ASIST model,

Sloat said there are threephases that a caregiver or“gate keeper” learns aboutin order to bring people as-sistance. They are to con-nect, understand and assist.When connecting, an indi-vidual is trained to ask ques-tions about why someone iscontemplating suicide. It’sthen important to listen andunderstand the reasons thatperson has for living. The fi-nal phase of assisting allowsa caregiver to develop a safeplan with someone and thenfollow up on those commit-ments. While this happens,you let an individual cometo his or her own conclu-sions, Sloat said.

“I used the ASIST modelwhen a Navy Sailor came tome for help about a year ago.He had a plethora of issues,but I was able to determinethat his girlfriend was notthe problem,” Sloat added.“She was a clear positivesign in his life. He then re-alized that relationshipwas all too important andsomething to build on. Wegot him help and he’s doinggreat now.”

Air Force Chaplain (Maj.)Robin Stephenson-Bratch-er, who works with Sloatat JBAB, has been involvedwith programs like ASISTthroughout her militarycareer. She would like tosee it utilized more acrossall its platforms. In light offurloughs and governmentsequestration, Bratcher saidcounseling has gone up ap-proximately 60 percent onJBAB the past year.

Chaplains embrace hands-on approach to suicide intervention

BY JOSEPH P CIRONE

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

WASHINGTON – Direct bus or ferryservice to Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling(JBAB) from Prince William, Fairfax, PrinceGeorge’s, Charles counties or other areasmay be a possibility for the future.

For more than a year, JBAB Commander,Navy Capt. Anthony T. Calandra, has beensupporting initiatives that would result inviable public transportation options to andfrom JBAB.

Calandra envisions reliable and fairlypriced commuter bus and ferry service, eli-gible for DOD’s public transportation incen-tive program, which provides up to $245 permonth to personnel as a non-taxable ben-efit, to subsidize their local commute to andfrom work.

In addition, base residents and visitorswould also benefit from use of the transpor-tation options, although not be eligible forthe transit subsidy.

The bus and ferry options being consid-ered include comfortable seating on high-speed catamaran style ferries, offering freeWi-Fi and a snack bar, and luxury coach

busses, both with direct passenger serviceto JBAB. The ferry service may initially op-erate from Woodbridge or Alexandria, Va.,or both, according to Marc Oliphant, NavalDistrict Washington’s regional employeetransportation coordinator.

“Traveling along the river would offerincredible travel time reliability becausethere’s never a traffic jam out there,” hesaid.

Ferry expansion to other pickup loca-tions in Virginia and Maryland in the futureis also possible, according to officials.

Depending on commuter interest anddemand, commuter bus service may initial-ly include multiple locations in both Virgin-ia andMaryland to JBAB, the officials stated.

JBAB Public Works (DPW) and Naval Fa-cilities and Engineering Command Wash-ington (NAVFAC Washington) communityplanners are working jointly to attract tran-sit providers interested in exploring the pos-sibilities.

To gauge the interest of personnel whocommute to, live on or visit JBAB or the near-by Department of Homeland Security (DHS)U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, which willbe occupied later this year, a short survey isavailable online until the end of July.

The survey, being conducted by the

Northern Virginia Regional Commission(NVRC), a political subdivision (governmentagency) and a regional council of fourteenmember local governments in the North-ern Virginia suburbs of Washington DC.,has more than 60 years of experience pro-viding information, professional and tech-nical services to its members, to serve as amechanism for regional coordination. Itsstaff includes experts in research, demogra-phy, civil engineering, planning and humanservices.

“So we can get a realistic dataset, it isvery important that as many people as pos-sible who may benefit from direct publictransportation to and from JBAB completethe survey,” Calandra emphasized.

The survey, which takes about ten min-utes to complete, is found at: http://survey.wbanda.com//cfmc/nvrc/j13430c/index.php.

Calandra, DPW and JBAB’s CommunityRelations personnel have also been work-ing with community leaders, governmentalleaders and planners in the District of Co-lumbia to increase public transportation toand from JBAB.

Initiatives include easing access fromthe nearby MetroRail station at Anacostia,via the district’s Street Car project, which is

scheduled to begin passenger service in thenext year.

Another objective being worked on bythe team is having MetroBus service comeonto the base as soon as possible, mak-ing it even more convenient for personnelwho live, work or visit JBAB to take publictransportation and have the ability to enjoylunch, dinner or shop in theWard 8 commu-nity, of which JBAB is a part of, and those re-tail, fitness, recreational, cultural and otheropportunities that are being established inCongress Heights, Anacostia and near thefuture DHS site, visible from JBAB, as wellas have a link with the MetroRail station.

“Being good neighbors; good stewardsof our environment and lowering the stresslevels for all who commute to work each dayare all among the many reasons we are seri-ously committed to increasing public trans-portation; use of car, van and bus pools;bicycle transportation and reducing trafficon the area’s roadways,” Calandra affirmed.

“We know the community; its leadersand the elected leaders in the District, as awhole, share our resolve and are doing whatthey can to support our common goals,” Ca-landra concluded.

Direct bus or ferry service to Joint Base, plus $245 month to you? It may be possible!

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY PAUL BELLO/RELEASED

Navy Chaplain (Capt.) Gary Clore, regional chaplain for Naval District Washington; Navy Chaplain (Cmdr.) Wesley Sloat,command chaplain Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and Air Force Chaplain (Maj.) Robin Stephenson-Bratcher, of Joint BaseAnacostia-Bolling’s Chapel Center, have all participated in the program ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training).

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BY JOSEPH P CIRONEJOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING

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WASHINGTON - Joint BaseAnacostia-Bolling (JBAB) Mili-tary and Family Support Center(MFSC) is offering an interac-tive workshop to help under-stand personality temperamentand develop stress managementskills.

The workshop, part of theMFSC’s Family EmploymentReadiness Program (FERP), be-gins at 10 a.m. on July 25. Lunchaboard JBAB’s pontoon boat onthe Potomac River is also offered.

Besides having fun during theworkshop and later, aboard theboat, communication style andhow to work well with others willalso be taught by the workshopfacilitator, Jennifer Russo, ofthe Marine Corps Family TeamBuilding Life Skills Trainer/Readiness and Deployment Sup-port program, according to Patri-cia Botkins of the MFSC.

Space is limited and reserva-tions are required. The optionallunch is $8 and includes thesightseeing boat ride.

For more information or toregister, call 202-767-0450 or202-433-6151.

Personality temperamentworkshop, lunch to beheld on Potomac River

‘Jack and the Beanstalk’

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY PAUL BELLO

Cast members with the play “Jack and the Beanstalk” were rehearsing all week in preparation for their perfor-mance July 20 at the Bolling Club. The play is coordinated through the Children’s Theatre of Montana (MCT). Formore than a decade, MCT has partnered with military installations like Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling to put onfree plays where military children act, write scripts and work backstage.

“It’s a nice tool to have inyour tool belt. The applied skillstraining is ideal for people likeour non-commissioned officers(NCOs) and squadron com-manders,” Bratcher said. “Youlearn a lot about what type ofquestions to ask someone and

how important it is to just lis-ten. Without a doubt, ASIST isa very positive tool for first re-sponders.”

Anyone with bouts of de-pression or thinking of suicideis asked to call the NationalSuicide Prevention Lifeline at1-800-273-8255. Help is alsoavailable by calling the JBAB’sCommand Duty Officer any timeafter 4:30 p.m. at 202-439-4243.

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BY PAUL BELLO

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

WASHINGTON – The second week longsummer camp for youth wrapped up earlierthis week on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling(JBAB). The summer camp, conducted bythe Naval Support Activity Washington(NSAW), began July 15. The camp utilizesthe Navy’s Drug Education for Youth (DEFY)program.

Children of military members, civilianemployees and contractors ages 9-12 at-tended the eight-day camp, which includeddiscussions about drug resistance, bully-ing and peer pressure. Camp members alsoengaged in numerous activities, while alsobeing treated to a demonstration by the

U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard, a trip to theNational Zoo, and a tour of the display shipUSS Barry (DD-933) at theWashington NavyYard.

MachinistMate 1st Class Jason Simmons,one of the NSAWDEFY coordinators for thisyear’s camp, has been with the program forthree years. When he first started, the sum-mer camp only drew 13 children. This year,more than 30 signed up to participate.

“We use our time at camp to teach kidsabout making good decisions in life and re-specting one another,” Simmons said. “Theactivities and places we go also keep theminterested. It’s a learning experience, but alot of fun at the same time.”

The program begins with the summercamp and continues throughout the yearwith monthly meetings that ultimately cul-minate in a graduation for attendees.

Youth complete successfulsummer camp at JBAB

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY PAUL BELLO

Youth enjoy an afternoon of bowling while participating in a week-long summer camp onJoint Base Anacostia-Bolling. The camp was hosted by Naval Support Activity Washington(NSAW) and the Navy’s Drug Education for Youth (DEFY) program.

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WASHINGTON - As thesummer sun sets over Wash-ington, D.C., the sky turns aspectacular golden hue asmembers of Coast GuardStation Washington headout for another mission.

From ensuring publicsafety and security on thewater along the country’smost iconic landmarks tomulti-agency national se-curity and law enforcementmissions, a “typical day” atStation Washington is any-thing but typical.

While Washington is aseasonal boating area, thecommanding officer of thestation, Lt. Celina Ladyga,says the crew stays busy allyear with operations andspecial national securityevents like the presidentialinauguration and State ofthe Union address.

“It’s really quite a widebreadth of Coast Guard mis-sions that we do here,” La-dyga said.

Station Washington wasestablished after Sept. 11,she said, and its primaryresponsibility is homelandsecurity.

“We do a heavy amountof protection of maritimecritical infrastructure, butwe also do all of the tradi-tional Coast Guard mis-sions, such as search andrescue and public boateroutreach,” she said.

Station members wereactive in National Safe Boat-ing Week in May, meetingwith local boaters and re-minding them of the impor-tant tips for staying safe onthe water, including wearinga life vest, filing a float plan

and having emergency com-munication devices.

During another week-end, Station Washingtoncrews conducted patrols forOperation Dry Water, a na-tional crackdown on boatersoperating vessels under theinfluence.

National Safe BoatingWeek and Operation DryWater are bothmulti-agencyefforts aimed at keeping theAmerican public safe on thewater. Ladyga said main-taining relationships withlocal, state and federal part-ners is important, especiallywith overlapping jurisdic-tions or complex cases.

“The multi-agency con-nection and partnershipsare very critical in this area,”she said. “Ultimately every-body has the same goal – toensure the safety and secu-rity of the American public.”

Ladyga also shared ad-vice for boaters who areheading out on the PotomacRiver and other waterwaysaround the nation’s capi-tal. She said boaters needto have the proper safety

equipment, should keep aneye out for anything suspi-cious and have the neces-sary contact information forauthorities should they ob-serve anything unusual.

“Knowing who to call andhow to make that report is acritical piece because it’sreally all of our responsibil-ity to ensure the safety andsecurity of the waterway,”Ladyga said.

Chief Petty Officer JasenHollopeter runs the sta-tion’s day-to-day opera-tions, including schedulingharbor patrols and securityand safety zones to keep thepublic safe.

Conveniently located inWashington, the station isa popular stop for leadersfrom other military branch-es or members of Congresswho want to see CoastGuard operations firsthand,Hollopeter said.

“That’s the unique thingabout where we are,” hesaid. “You have all these oth-er branches of service andmembers of Congress whomay not be familiar with

Coast Guard operations, sowe are their first impressionof the Coast Guard.”

Being in Washington alsogives crew members uniqueopportunities, such as PettyOfficer 1st Class BenjaminAtkins’ re-enlistment.

“I just re-enlisted at theNational Archives. I was ableto re-enlist right in front ofthe U.S. Constitution,” hesaid proudly, noting that no-where else would he of hadsuch amagnificent opportu-nity. “It was great.”

At Station Washingtonfor about a year, SeamanAlexander Smith works oneverything as a non-rate –doing general maintenance,fielding phone calls, work-ing on qualifications andgetting underway.

“I’ve enjoyed my time atStation Washington. I loveit,” Smith said.

Smith, who is training

to be a boatswain’s mate,doesn’t plan on stoppingonce he makes petty officerthird class.

“I think it would benice to hear ‘Master ChiefSmith,’” he said with a smile.

“That would be pretty cool.”But for now, Smith and

the rest of the crew vigilantlystand watch, protecting theAmerican people and livingthe Coast Guard’s core val-ues in the nation’s capital.

Station Washington: Protecting the nation’s capital

Seaman Alexander Smith fills out documents as he andCoast Guardsmen from Station Washington help a strandedboater during an evening patrol on the Potomac River.

U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTOS BY PETTY OFFICER 3RD CLASS LISA FERDINANDO

Petty Officer 1st Class Carlin Burnside, a maritime enforce-ment specialist, mans a mounted automatic weapon during amorning patrol of the Potomac River.

Petty Officer 1st Class Bobby Bonsey, left, and Petty Officer 2nd Class Adam Wilk, both ma-chinery technicians at Coast Guard Station Washington, repair a seat on a Coast Guard boat.

BY DEBBIE DORTCH

NAVSUP CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (NNS) -- Effec-tive immediately, family, friends, and busi-nesses sending mail to Navy mobile unitsmust use a nine-digit ZIP code to ensuredelivery, according to an ALNAV messagereleased July 12 by Secretary of the NavyRay Mabus.

Mail not addressed correctly, includingmail already en route, will be returned tothe sender as undeliverable.

“Every mobile unit - ships, squadrons,detachments, et cetera - has a unique nine-digit ZIP code,” said Naval Supply SystemsCommand Postal Policy Division DirectorThomas Rittle. “Commanding officers willprovide the correct ZIP codes to Sailors sothey can notify their correspondents aboutthe new address requirement.”

According to the message, “The UnitedStates Postal Service (USPS) is resizing mil-itary mail processing operations from twocoastal locations to one located in Chicago,Ill. to gain efficiencies in military mail de-livery. As part of this effort, new proceduresaffecting configuration of mobile Fleet PostOffice (FPO) addresses have been imple-mented to completely leverage automatedmail sorting equipment and reducemanualsorting workload.”

USPS automated equipment is set up toread the nine-digit ZIP code separated witha dash between the first five digits and thelast four digits.

The nine-digit ZIP code is required forall classes of mail.

The ALNAV message is available athttp://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-

npc/reference/messages/Documents/AL-NAVS/ALN2013/ALN13047.txt.

9-digit ZIP codes mandatory formobile Fleet Post Office addresses

BY CMDR. KIMBERLY HIMMERJOINT BASE ANACOSTIA BOLLING

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

WASHINGTON - As of June 30, all Navyinstallations, including Joint Base Anacos-tia Bolling, have reserved parking spots infront of the Commissary, Exchange, theMedical Clinic and the Warfighter andFamily Readiness buildings for families offallen service members.

The reserved parking spots are part of aprogram called the Gold Star Family pro-gram, which provides family members offallen active duty military members easyand unescorted access to Navy installa-tions, commissaries, and other base sup-port services. Family members can also at-tend on-base events and ceremonies with-out having to arrange for an escort.

The Gold Star name comes from a tra-

dition started during World War I, whenfamilies hung gold stars in their windowsto honor a child killed in military serviceto the nation. In 1928, twenty-five moth-ers met in Washington D.C. to establish theGold Star Mothers organization. In

1967 Congress standardized the servicebanners and established a program to issueGold Star lapel pins to all immediate familymembers of service members killed in com-bat, or who died in a theater of war.

Some details regarding the issuance ofGold Star base access cards are still beingfinalized, however, if a family member hasreceived a Gold Star lapel pin, he or she willbe eligible to receive a base access card anduse the Gold Star parking on base. Familymembers of fallen service members cancontact the Department of the Navy Ca-sualty Assistance Calls Officer program, inorder to register for the program, if needed.

Gold Star program implementedat installations, commissaries


Story TimeTuesday & Thursday | 10a.m. | LibraryThemes for July 2013 include:July 23: Bring Your Teddy Bear for a Ted-

dy Bear Picnic July 25: We All Scream For IceCream!

July 30: We Love SportsPlease call 202-767-5578 for more infor-

mation.

Golf TournamentJuly 19 | Tee Time: 9:30a.m., then ev-

ery 10 minutes | Joint Base Andres’s GolfCourse- East Course

Participate in this year’s golf tournamentand show us what you’ve got! Only $80 perperson including green fees, cart, lunch buf-fet and prizes. Please call 202-767-5895 formore information.

Acoustic NightJuly 19 | 5p.m. | Slip Inn Bar & GrillCome and see Barry Charlton perform

live at the Slip Inn Bar and Grill deck thissummer! Listen to some of Barry Charlton’smusic at www.barrycharlton.com.

Call 202-767-1371 for more information.

Third FridayJuly 19 | 5p.m.-Midnight | Bolling Club –

Washington Dining RoomJoin us on the every third Friday of each

month featuring DJ Shawn Diggs. Clubmembers will be given access to FREE hord’ouevres from 5 to 7p.m., non memberscan enjoy these items for only $10. In ad-dition, the Club’s famous fried chickenand Chef’s specials will be available forpurchase in the WASP lounge from 7 to10p.m. Please call 202-563-8400 for moreinformation.

Missoula Children’s Theatre-Jack and the Bean Stalk

July 15-20 | 9a.m.-3p.m. | Youth CenterGym | 5(completed Kindergarten)-18

Missoula Children’s Theatre is holdingan audition for Jack and the Bean Stalk.The audition will be held at the JBAB YouthCenter Gym. The cast will consist of 50-60

children to perform in the production. Re-hearsals will be held throughout the weekleading up to the performance. Please call202-767-4003 for more information.

Summer AerobathonJuly 20 | 9a.m.-Noon | Fitness Center ISummer is here! This is a great time to

get your fitness plan back on track! Will youaccept the challenge? Come join us for a funfilled morning of aerobic classes. Please call202- 767-5895 for more information.

New York Day TripJuly 20 | Noon | New York CityLiberty is taking a day trip with ITT to

New York City! Enjoy the sights and soundsof the Big Apple without the hassle of driv-ing. Please call 202-685-1802 for more infor-mation.

Open Recreation Cookoutand Field Day

July 20 | 3-7p.m. | Youth Center | 9-12years old and 13-18 years old

Join the JBAB Youth Center staff for anafternoon cookout and field day. Come andplay your favorite field day games and testyour skills against your peers. Sign up byJuly 16. Please call 202-767-4003 for moreinformation.

Save the Date- Part Day EnrichmentRegistration for the 2013/2014 SchoolYear

July 24| Youth Center |3 years old (mustbe 3 years old by Sept. 30 and fully pottytrained – in underwear, no pull ups)

The 3 year old program meets on Tues-days and Thursdays from 9a.m.-Noon.

July 25| Youth Center | 4 years oldThe 4 year old program meets on Mon-

days, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9a.m.-Noon.

Fees are based on total family income.There are 24 slots per age group. Packets willbe available on July 12th at the Youth Center.Parents can turn in completed packets on July

24th for the 3 year old program and July 25thfor the 4 year old program. Please call 202-767-4003 for more information.

Liberty Bowling NightJuly 24 | 6p.m. | Potomac Lanes Bowling

CenterCost: $5Please call 202-685-1802 for more infor-

mation.

Boss and BuddyJuly 26 | 3:30-5:30p.m. | WASP LoungeFollow up that monthly promotion cer-

emony by taking your boss to the Club forBoss and Buddy night. Our Club Membersenjoy a FREE buffet; cost for non-membersis $10. Please call 202-563-8400 for more in-formation.

In House MoviesJuly 26 | 6:30-10p.m. | Youth Center | 9-18

years oldJoin the JBAB Youth Center staff for an

evening of movies and popcorn. We’ll pro-vide nachos and cheese. Preteenmovie startsat 6:30p.m. and teen movie starts at 8p.m.Please call 202-767-4003 for more informa-tion.

Zumba on the XboxJuly 27 | 7-9p.m. | Youth Center | 9-18

years oldJoin the JBAB Youth Center staff for an

evening of Zumba on the Xbox. Preteens willplay at 7p.m. and teens will play at 8p.m.Sign up at the front desk. Please call 202-767-4003 for more information.

Meeting the EmployerJuly 31 | 8a.m.-Noon | Bolling ClubMeet the Employer is a program de-

signed for those seeking employment tomeet and engage with employers in a morepersonal setting. Recruiters from each orga-nization will give an overview of their com-pany along with employment opportunitiesthat are available. All retiring and separat-ing service members and their families are

invited to attend. Please call 202-433-6151for more information.

Summer Reading Wrap PartyAug. 9 | 11:30a.m. | Library“Have Book- Will Travel” is wrapping

up! We will hand out certificates, prizes andconclude with bouncy castles, water slidesand refreshments. Please call 202-767-5578for more information.

Download the FREE “ABSalute” Appavailable for Android and iPhone

The Warfighter & Family Readiness Mar-keting Department has recently developedand produced a free smartphone applica-tion, bringing its resources to customersand employees on amobile platform at JointBase Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB).

“ABSalute” is a fast and easy-to-use ap-plication designed to allow quick accessto events and programs while on the go.Download the app at the Google Play orApple App Stores and receive the latest in-formation about Morale, Welfare and Rec-reation (MWR), as well as Warfighter andFamily Readiness programs.

The app features:• Facility finder including hours of oper-

ation, direct phone listings, directions andGPS capabilities

• Upcoming special events and programsthat can be added directly to your per-sonal smartphone calendar

• Outdoor Recreation and Capital CoveMarina equipment and boat rentals

• Full dining facility menus for the Bol-ling Club, Potomac Lanes EATZ, Slip Inn Barand Grill and Furnari Restaurant

• Quick links to the Navy-Air Force HalfMarathon and Navy 5 Miler website, CNICJBAB website, Naval District Washington(NDW) Facebook page and the current edi-tion of the 411 magazine

• Facility and Event Photos• Push notifications to alert users with

the most current informationPerfect for iPhone and Andriod devices.

Feel free to email us any suggestions on howwe can better enhance the MWR ABSaluteapp.

MWR Calendar

WASHINGTON (Navy News Service)-- The Navy’s primary lodging facilities fortravelers on official orders (also availableto Department of Defense (DoD) travelers),Navy Gateway Inns & Suites (NGIS), is ex-panding lodging opportunities.

NGIS is partnering with commercial ho-tels in close proximity to Navy installationsto accommodate guests when on base DoDgovernment lodging is at full occupancy.

Currently, DoD travelers on official or-ders to an installation may encounter anNGIS with no lodging availability. Travelersare then required to locate a local commer-cial hotel on their own after receiving a Cer-tificate of Non-Availability (CNA). NGIS istaking on that responsibility for the traveler.

In certain markets, this can be quite achallenge. First, the traveler must find acommercial property within a short com-mute to the base with a rate of per diem orlower, and most importantly; safe to residein during their temporary duty. The NavyLodging Program has seen the hurdles trav-elers face and has implemented a solutionby partnering with commercial hotels.

“Our priority is to maximize on-baseDoD government lodging and then also toprovide safe, secure hotels that meet ourDoD traveler requirements by establishingrelationships with commercial hotel part-ners in close proximity of the Navy base,”said Tamara Davis, Navy Lodging Programmanager. Travelers do not have to worryabout finding lodging on their own in anarea they are not familiar with, or beingplaced in a hotel that is less than desirable,that’s what the Navy Lodging Program mis-sion is - to take care of our travelers whetherthey’re staying on base or off base.”

The Navy Commercial Lodging Pro-gram’s hotel partners must meet estab-lished criteria. This criterion involves pass-ing an annual inspection to ensure theproperty meets DOD Lodging Standardsand DoD Fire, Safety and Health criteria,with contracted room rates at per diem orlower, and be within a 30 minute commutefor the traveler.

Prior to a TDY traveler receiving a CNAfor commercial lodging the following stepswill be followed: (1) Check availability at

NGIS (On base lodging); (2) if no availabilityat NGIS, Navy Lodge will be contacted; (3)if no availability at Navy Lodge and there isno commercial lodging program, the trav-eler will receive a CNA requiring the travelerto locate a hotel within per diem.

The Navy Commercial Lodging Programintroduces multiple benefits for travelers:convenience, safety, travel savings and mis-sion accomplishment. This program hasproven very successful in markets such asGuam; Washington, D.C.; Bethesda, Md.;Fort Worth, Texas; Jacksonville and May-port, Fla.; Seal Beach and San Diego, Calif.As the Navy Commercial Lodging Programcontinues to expand to new markets/loca-tions, travelers will be assured of lodgingaccommodations to meet their travel needswith one phone call to 1-877-NAVY-BED.

NGIS Commercial Lodging PartnershipProgram also generates revenue which sup-ports the NGIS lodging programs at head-quarters and at the installation.

For NGIS reservations and locations,visit http://ngis.dodlodging.net/.

Navy Gateway Inns and Suites partners withcommercial hotels to save travel dollars


JBAB Cyclists on FacebookBasically a forum for all JBAB riders to

get together. We organize group rides overlunch and during commuting hours. Visitus online at www.facebook.com/groups/jbabcyclists. For more information, [email protected].

Toastmasters Clubseeks members

The 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,and leadership starts with good commu-nication. The program is self-paced, andit works. The Bolling Toastmasters Clubmeets Wednesdays from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.at the JBAB Chapel Center. Visitors arewelcome. For more information, call JimQueen at 301-452-6931. NavyMarine-CorpsThrift Shop hours

The Navy-Marine Corps Relief SocietyThrift Shop has relocated to EnterpriseHall (building 72). The store hours areTuesdays and Wednesdays 3:30 - 6:30 p.m.and the first Saturday of every month from10 a.m. - 2 p.m. For more information call202-433-3364.

AFOWC Thrift ShopThe Air Force Officers’ Wives’ Club

Thrift Shop is located at 13 Brookley Aveand is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays andThursdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Donations areaccepted during business hours only. Prof-its from the AFOWC Thrift shop go towardcollege scholarships and other militarycharitable organizations. For more in-formation about the AFOWC or its ThriftShop call 202-563-6666 or email [email protected].

Boys and Girls Clubvolunteer opportunity

The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Wash-ington needs volunteer coaches for theiryouth baseball league for 10-year-olds and12-year-olds. Formore information or to signup, call 512-560-5548 from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. oremail [email protected].

NAVY 311“NAVY 311” is the place to go for all

types of information to help support Navymilitary, civilian and retiree personnel andtheir families. Access NAVY 311 at 1-855-NAVY-311 or (DSN) 510- NAVY-311. You canalso email [email protected] or visit www.NAVY311.navy.mil.

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 volunteeractivities in the local military and civil-ian communities. Military spouses of allbranches are welcome to attend. For moreinformation, email [email protected] visit our Facebook Page at www.face-book.com/NWCA37.

JBAB Girl ScoutsCalling all Girls! Girls registered in

Kindergarten - 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.

Firth-Sterling Gate operationsThe Firth-Sterling gate is closed on

weekends. Once the gate’s automated fea-tures become available, the gate will be ac-cessible by any CAC card holder 24/7 duringnormal FPCON “A” conditions.

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.

JBAB Hispanic Heritage MonthPlanning CommitteeVolunteers Wanted

The 11th Operations Group is heading upthe JBAB Hispanic Heritage Month, whichtakes place Sept. 15 - Oct. 15. A team of vol-unteers is needed to help plan and organizeseveral events to celebrate the month. Thefirst planning meeting will be June 5 at 1215in the USAF Band building, Hangar 2. Inter-ested volunteers can call 202-404-6675.

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BY J.D. LEIPOLD

ARMY NEWS SERVICE

NATIONAL HARBOR,Md. - Speaking before 500service spouses and educa-tors, July 8, the Army’s vicechief of staff didn’t pull anypunches about the negativeimpact continued seques-tration could have on mili-tary programs for children.

During a presentation atthe Military Child EducationCoalition’s 15th nationaltraining seminar, Vice Chiefof Staff of the Army Gen.John F. Campbell madeclear that fiscal woes facingthe country and the Armyas it transitions out of Af-ghanistan and changes intoa leaner force structure willalso mean leaner funding forprograms.

“I used to say that every-thing in Afghanistan washard, but this is really hardand has to do with seques-tration; it has to do withbudget; it has to do withdownsizing,” Campbell said.

The general said thatwhat is happening now isnot new, however. He point-ed out that the conclusion ofevery major conflict has alsoinvolved a downsizing ofmilitary forces.

Two weeks ago the Armyannounced just such a cut.The number of active bri-gade combat teams, knownas BCTs, in the Army will bereduced from 45 to 33. Armyleaders also said at the timethey expected to eventuallyname an additional brigadeto be eliminated. It’s expect-ed that eventually a total of13 BCTs would be eliminat-ed — many Soldiers in thosebrigades would move intoother brigades.

Those moves are in re-sponse to force cuts putforth in the Budget ControlAct of 2011. That act man-dated an Army reduction inend strength of 80,000 Sol-diers. That reduction willreduce the force to 490,000Soldiers by 2017. The reduc-tion does not take into con-sideration any additionalcuts that might need to bemade as a result of seques-tration.

Campbell said that if se-questration continues, theArmy would have to con-tinue downsizing — possi-bly by an additional 100,000Soldiers from the active,Army National Guard andArmy Reserve forces.

“[Secretary of the ArmyJohn M. McHugh and Chiefof Staff of the Army Gen. Ray

Odierno] are committed tomaking sure that the criticalFamily programs, and theprograms that have the mostimpact on our children willcontinue to be funded at thelevels they are now,” Camp-bell said.

Campbell also said theArmy’s chief of staff is de-termined to keep the schoolliaison officers program at

the same funding levels cur-rently in effect, though theArmy doesn’t yet know if itsfiscal year 2014 budget re-quest will be fully funded.

Campbell said the Ar-my’s goal is to make sureprograms that “benefit ourchildren most, and that giveus the biggest bang for thebuck” are able to continue.

“But we shouldn’t fool

ourselves,” he said. “It’s notgoing to be the way it wasthe last 10 years — our na-tion cannot afford it.”

The vice chief also ex-plained that money formany Army programs cameas part of funding tied tofighting the wars in Iraqand Afghanistan — fund-ing known as the “overseascontingency operations,”

or OCO, budget. Now thatthe Army is out of Iraq, andmoving ahead with pullingout of Afghanistan, OCOfunding for those conflictswill diminish.

“We had different pro-grams that came on boardbecause we could, and inmost cases it was for theright reasons,” Campbellsaid. “What we’re doing nowis taking a look at all theseprograms and making surewe’re not redundant wherewe don’t have to be.”

Campbell said the Armywould try to do the best itcould with the budget it gets.

“The bottom line is, theprograms that we have we’retaking a very hard look atand making sure we pick theright programs that impactthe most people — but thatwill be different at each post,camp or station,” he said.“So we’re going to powerdown and depend upon thesenior mission and divisioncommanders to provide usthat input.”

Campbell said audiencemembers, upon return-ing to their home stations,could serve as advocates totheir commanders for pro-grams that work, and couldalso draw attention to thoseprograms that do not work.

Tough choices ahead for Army Family programs

U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY J.D. LEIPOLD

Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. John F. Campbell told attendees at the Military Child Educa-tion Coalition’s 15th national training seminar July 8 that the Army would be facing toughchoices on what Family programs would remain following sequestration.

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