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Vol. 6, No. 24 June 19, 2015

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY JEREMY K. JOHNSON

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STORY AND PHOTOS BYJEREMY K. JOHNSON

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PUBLIC AFFAIRS

U.S. Air Force Band’s jazzgroup Airmen of Note entertained40 Honor Flight veterans with aconcert at the band’s headquar-ters on Joint Base Anacostia-Bol-ling June 13.

The group included 38 KoreanWar veterans and two World WarII veterans from the Dallas/FortWorth (DFW) area of Texas, all es-corted by “guardians” who rangedfrom relatives to other HonorFlight volunteers.

Honor Flight is a national non-profit organization and the resultof a grassroots campaign startedin 2004. Their mission is to bringelderly veteran survivors of war toWashington to visit national me-morials and landmarks at no costto participants.

Tudy Giordano, volunteer andpresident of Honor Flight DFW,said the trips are an incredibleexperience for everyone involved.She said the band visits are one ofthe highlights of each trip.

Members of the band, dressedin costumes from the World WarII-era of the historic Army AirCorps, entertained their guestswith big band tunes from the pe-riod. The line-up included “Penn-sylvania 6-5000,” “Moonlight Sere-nade” and “In theMood” - a trio ofhits made famous by Glenn Millerand His Orchestra.

“There’s a reunion two to threemonths after each flight, and con-sistently, they talk about the AirForce Band,” she explained. “Youwant to ask, ‘Did you see yourmemorial?’ But they ask, ‘Did youhear them play?’”

She added that music is alsoa moment to remember and -sometimes - one last chance tocelebrate life.

“Today, they will dance, andsometimes, when they dancehere, it will be their last. All of theladies in red shirts [volunteers],have been asked to dance with theveterans,” said Giordano, “and forseveral of our previous guests, itwas their last dance.”

Featured vocalist for Airmenof Note, Tech. Sgt. Paige Wroble,who has been with the band for12 years, said the experience ofperforming for veterans of someof America’s deadliest conflicts isalways moving.

“I get very emotional wheneverthese veterans come in the room.Just seeing them makes me veryemotional. They’re America’s he-roes. To do this kind of job and tohonor them in this way is pretty re-warding,” saidWroble.

Veteran Marine Corps Sgt. BillBeasley, a veteran of the KoreanWar, is 82. His guardian for the tripwas his grandson, Corey Beasley.

The senior Beasley said theperformance was fantastic, butwas quick to emphasize - light-heartedly - the role of the MarineCorps during his service.

“The Marine Corps is bestknown for fighting and winning inwars, not music” he said, smiling.“But I enjoyed that music.”

His grandson, 34, is an Armyveteran who served in Iraq from

2008-2009. He said the trip itselfwas a special experience.

“We share a special bond,” hesaid. “We’re both combat vets. Ihope that one day I get this honor,to take my grandchild to an eventlike this. It was very special to seeso much joy - the veterans smilingand laughing - at something I knowthey’ll remember for a long time.”

During the concert, Army veter-an Jack Melick, also a veteran of theKoreanWar, was called up to the pi-ano to perform. After playing a shortpiece, he stood up and the roomerupted in cheers and applause.

Melick said his experience inthe service was unique.

“I was pulled out of the ‘pipe-line’ [for combat] after someonesawmypersonnel file. They sawmymusical experience and assignedme to the band,” he recounted.

Melick said seeingAirmenofNotein person inD.C.was a privilege.

“Playing with them today waswonderful,” said Melick. “I’ve told

people for a long time that this isthe best big band in the country,civilian or military. The big bandbusiness has been dying for years,and it’s not good anymore, butthere’s a few still working - and thebest of them is this band.”

U.S. Air Force Band entertains Honor Flight veterans

U.S. Army veteran Jack Melick playsa concert piano tune for fellowHonor Flight honorees.

U.S. Air Force Band’s Airmen of Note featured vocalist Tech. Sgt. Paige Wroble performs big band tunes from the World War II era for veterans ofWorld War and the Korean War. The performance was held June 13 at the band’s headquarters on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling. The veterans in theaudience were participants in a trip sponsored by nonprofit Honor Flight, an organization that brings veteran survivors of World War II and the KoreanWar to Washington to see the monuments and memorials.

Airmen of Note entertained their guests with big band tunes like “Penn-sylvania 6-5000,” “Moonlight Serenade” and “In the Mood” - a trio of hitsmade famous by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra.

Veteran Marine Corps Sgt. Bill Beasley(left), a veteran of the Korean War,poses with grandson Corey Beasley.Corey is a veteran of Iraq who servedfrom 2008-2009 and served as hisgrandfather’s “guardian” during theHonor Flight trip to Washington.

Veterans of World War II and the Korean War dance with volunteers from Honor Flight Dallas/Fort Worth.

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Chaplain’s Religious Enrichment Development OperationsThe Chaplain’s Religious Enrichment Development Operations (CREDO) offers a variety of

programs aimed at improving communication, adding resiliency, and training service mem-bers in valuable life skills.

Marriage Enrichment Retreat (MER) - Couples enjoy a free weekend at the Hilton Hotel inCrystal City, Virginia, where they learn and apply marriage skills such as communication andproblem solving in a fun, small group atmosphere. Using personality inventories, participantslearn that differences in marriages can be ways to enhance and complete one another in themarriage journey. The next MER is scheduled for July 10.

Personal Resiliency Retreat (PRR) - The PRR highlights the essential components of hind-sight, insight, and foresight in order to equip military personnel to accomplish the mission.Overall, the goal of a PRR is to give participants an opportunity to grow andmature as individu-als by reflecting on their lives.

For more information, or to register for a retreat, contact the CREDO office, 202-767-5901/5900, send an email to: [email protected], or stop by the Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) Chapel and inquire within.

CATHOLIC SERVICESReconciliation

Sunday 9 a.m.Chapel Center

RosarySunday 9:10 a.m.Chapel Center

Mass (Chapel Center)Tuesday 11:30 a.m.Wednesday 11:30 a.m.Thursday 11:30 a.m.Friday 7 a.m.Saturday 5 p.m.Sunday 9:30 a.m.

PROTESTANT SERVICESSunday Worship

Gospel 11:30 a.m.Chapel Center

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Sunday SchoolSeptember - May9:30-10:30 a.m.Questions about these services or other re-

ligious needs can be directed to 202-767-5900.

Chapel Schedule

Daddy Daughter Dance

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY JEREMY K. JOHNSON

U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. 1st Class Beau Stuart dances with his daughter, Addison, at a Dad-dy Daughter Dance held at Bolling Club on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, June 13. Stuartsaid it was his first time attending the annual event, but was happy for the opportunity.“We saw the sign at the Child Development Center,” he explained. “I think it’s greatthat the base has these kinds of events. They’re wonderful.”The event is held each year around Father’s Day and is open to anyone with a Depart-ment of Defense affiliation who has access to the base. According to organizer JoyceSheridan, the ages and “Daddy Daughter” combination can be anyone, whether it’s anactive duty father bringing a young daughter or a military veteran bringing her father.Attendees were treated to sweets, tiaras and other giveaways, in addition to fun activi-ties like a hula hoop contest.

USAF HG welcomesnew commander

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Maj. Peter Tritsch Jr., right, incoming U.S. Air Force Honor Guard commander, acceptsthe U.S. Air Force Honor Guard guidon from Col. Richard Lindlan, 11th Operations Groupcommander, during a change of command ceremony June 12, at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling. The passing of the unit guidon during a change of command ceremony is asymbolic representation of passing authority from the outgoing commander to theincoming commander.

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Kindergarten,here we come!Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) Child DevelopmentCenter I held a graduation ceremony June 12 at JBAB YouthCenter. During the commencement ceremony, 24 preschool-ers sang “I know I can,” shared what they want to be whenthey grow up, and received a diploma advancing them tokindergarten. The 4- and 5-year-olds will be the high schoolgraduating class of 2028.

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The Air Force selected 8,446 staff ser-geants for promotion to technical sergeantJune 9, and 16 of those Airmen are stationedon Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB).

Shortly after the promotion list was re-leased, the selectees celebrated at BollingClub with a party hosted by the JBAB Mid-dle Tier Counsel. During the celebration,JBAB’s Senior Enlisted Leader, Chief MasterSgt. Kevin Kloeppel, talked to the selecteesabout their potential and what their selec-tion for promotion represents.

“Going from staff sergeant to technicalsergeant represents the next piece of theirAir Force career,” said Kloeppel. “This istheir opportunity to hone their technical

expertise while also still learning to manageprograms and lead people.”

Originally scheduled to be released inMay, the results were delayed due to exten-sive system changes to theWeighted AirmanPromotion System.

“The Air Force Weighted Airman Promo-tion System underwent a lot of structuralchanges and these changes were so substan-tial, the Air Force wanted to validate the listto ensure they identified the right individu-als under the new criteria,” said Kloeppel.

Staff Sgt. Ernesto Roman-Cruz, a mem-ber of the Air Force Honor Guard, said beingselected for promotion is an honor, and helooks forward to the opportunities his newrank will afford him.

“All of my hard work is being recog-nized,” he said. “Now I’m able to step upand do more.”

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