September 11, 2014

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Throughout September, the Navy is join-ing National Preparedness Month effortsto ensure the Navy family is prepared fora variety of emergency situations that maystrike without notice, such as bad weatherand natural disasters.

Ready Navy, the Navy’s emergency pre-paredness program sponsored byCommand-er, Navy Installations Command (CNIC),provides information and resources to helpmilitary personnel, family members and ci-vilian workers prepare, muster and recoverfrom such emergencies by staying informed,making plans, and building supply kits.

“This month helps personnel to betterunderstand the hazards most relevant inour community as well as the correspondingprotective actions, mitigationmeasures andcommunity plans,” said Paul Grossman,Naval District Washington (NDW) regionalcoordinator for Work and Family Life/Edu-cation Services. “During this month, per-sonnel should practice their disaster plan.

Personnel should include their school agechildren in their emergency planning, howto care for family members with specialneeds, and pets.”

The preparedness month initiative fo-cuses on situations such as earthquakes,hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, winterstorms and floods. More specifically for theNational Capital Region, Grossman added,is ensuring the community is prepared inthe case of acts of terrorism.

There are a variety of resources available forlearning how to best prepare for any of theseemergencies, includingwww.Ready.Navy.mil,www.FEMA.gov, and www.Ready.gov.

PrepareGrossman said there are several key

points everyone can do at an individuallevel to stay prepared. “Be informed of po-tential hazards and what to do before, dur-ing, and after an emergency,” he said. “Un-derstand the steps to make an emergencyplan that includes what to do, where to go,

Learn to prepare, muster, recover during National Preparedness Month

See Preparedness, Page 10

U.S. Navy photo

During National Preparedness Month throughout September, the Navy isurging personnel to learn how to deal with emergency situations such assevere weather events like Hurricane Sandy, which flooded parts of Wash-ington Navy Yard in 2012. Ready Navy, the Navy’s emergency prepared-ness program, encourages service members, civilian workers, and theirfamilies to stay informed, make plans and build emergency kits good forthree days.

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Naval Support Activity (NSA) Annapolisopened the doors to a new and expandedNavy Exchange (NEX) and Commissaryduring a grand opening ribbon-cutting cer-emony, Sept. 10.

“This will make a tremendous impact onthe military community in Annapolis, andthe military retirees,” said Annapolis NEXGeneral Manager Lisa Brennan. “In the pastwe had small store and a very small com-missary, and a lot of our patrons in the areawould have to go elsewhere for their needs.Because we were so small we didn’t have themeans to provide everything they were look-ing for in their Navy Exchange.”

The new NEX increases in size to 98,500square feet from the 37,200 square feet atthe older store, and the new commissaryincreased from 25,800 square feet to morethan 50,000 square feet.

All the amenities from the old NEX, in-cluding aNavy Federal Credit Union and foodcourt, are featured in the new store, Brennanadded, but on a larger scale. Therewill also benew additions such as infant and children’sapparel to better serve the local community.

“This expanded location will expand ourassortment so that we canmeet those every-day needs for our customers,” she said.

NSA Annapolis leaders and NEX man-agement broke ground on the $27.2 mil-lion project at 693 Kinkaid Road in Feb-ruary 2013, with KBE Building Corpora-tion of Farmington, Connecticut chosenas the contractor.

“This is a tremendous contribution tothe installation,” said Defense CommissaryAgency ZoneManagerMaryWilliams duringthe groundbreaking last year. “This instal-lation, being that we have the Naval Acad-emy here, deserves a beautiful, brand newfacility with the space for military personneland retirees and it will just be a great addedbenefit to the military.”

The new NEX features an expandedsporting goods department with tactical,yoga, and large fitness equipment, a largerpet department, jewelry store, barber andbeauty shops, and outdoor garden center.The shopping areas also feature price check-ers throughout the store and a full customerservice department.

The NEX serves more than 80,000 autho-rized patronswithin 20miles of the store, and

NSA Annapolis opens expanded Navy Exchange, Commissary

See NSA Annapolis, Page 8

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan L. Correa

U.S. Navy, Navy Exchange (NEX), and other representatives cut the ribbonat the grand opening of the new Naval Support Activity (NSA) AnnapolisNEX and Commissary along Kinkaid Road, Sept. 10. The new expandedNEX features an expanded sporting goods department with tactical, yoga,and large fitness equipment, a larger pet department, jewelry store, barberand beauty shops, and outdoor garden center.

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“Have the kits that are good forthree days, whether it’s cannedfoods, bottled water, non-perish-able foods. If you have a big family,have a meeting center point.”

Yeoman 3rd Class Victoria BrunzellNaval History and Heritage Command

“Have a detailed contact list withemails and phone numbers.”

Bob JacksonProgram Executive Offices

(PEO) Submarines

“I’ve always had a generator ready togo atmy house, so if the power goesout, we’ve always got power.Wekeep our supplies up all the time. Asfar as the office goes, I think it’s veryimportant that government agencieshave backups of all their computersystems that remote in case youcan’t get into a particular office, youstill have access to all your files.”

Jerry BradleyPMS397 OHIO Replacement Program

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Story by Lt. Teng K. Ooi, PhDUSNA/UCLA/VPI/UAH and MissileDefense Agency

The U.S. Naval Academy Weapons and Systems Depart-ment has honored Midshipman 1st Class Margaret E. Gil-roy, who received the 2014 National Society Colonial Damesof the Seventeenth Century Award for having the highestOrder of Merit among those female midshipmen complet-ing a degree in systems engineering.

This award honors Gilroy’s superior scholastic academ-ic achievements, her accomplishments in athletics andextracurricular activities and her commitment to serve inthe military.

Gilroy graduated 12th in her class with a Bachelor of Sci-ence degree in systems engineering and a minor in Spanish,and will attend Cambridge University as part of the Navy’sImmediate Scholarships for Graduate Education Program.She received the Gates Cambridge Scholarship and will pur-sue a Master of Philosophy in Nuclear Energy. After com-pleting her degree she is excited to enter the U.S. Navy Sub-marine community.

“It is a great honor to receive these awards today,” saidGilroy. “Many thanks are due to the Naval Academy’s self-less faculty and staff who work tirelessly to support theBrigade of Midshipmen. They set midshipmen on coursefor great success not only at the Academy, but also in thefuture, both in and out of the fleet. Without their support,it would not be possible to take advantage of the many op-portunities the Academy has to offer. I am quite grateful tothe friends, family and professors who have helped me overthe past four years.”

Established in 1915, the National Society ColonialDames XVII Century is an apolitical and a service organiza-tion. They have dedicated themselves to aid in the preserva-tion of the historical sites and records of our country, andeducation of the youth of our country, and to foster interestin historical colonial research.

Additionally, Gilroy received the Class of 2014 Chief ofNaval Operations Distinguished Graduate Award for dem-onstrated superior performance in leading the Brigade ofMidshipmen at the Naval Academy.

Gilroy received these awards during the 2014 U.S. NavalAcademy Prizes and Awards Ceremony at Alumni Hall.

Future submariner wins National Society Colonial Damesof the Seventeenth Century award

Photo courtesy USNA

Midshipman 1st Class Margaret E. Gilroy, left, isawarded the National Society Colonial Dames ofthe Seventeenth Century Prize for having the high-est Order of Merit among those female midship-men completing a degree in systems engineering.

“September is National Preparedness Month.What are some ways people can stay prepared for emergencies?”

Around the Yard

September 111814 – In Battle of Lake Champlain,

Commodore Thomas Macdonough defeatsa British Squadron.

1939 – Bear (AG-29) is commissioned bythe U.S. Navy for Antarctic operations undercommand of Rear Adm. Richard Byrd, USN(Ret.).

1941 – President Franklin D. Rooseveltannounces order to the Navy to “shoot onsight” vessels threatening U.S. shipping orships under U.S. escort.

1942 – Pharmacist’s Mate 1st ClassWheeler B. Lipes, USN, performs emergencyappendectomy on Seaman 1st Class DarrellD. Rector, USNR, on board USS Seadragonon patrol in South China Sea.

1943 – Italian Navy surrenders to Allies.1945 – Operation Magic Carpet, the re-

turn of troops to the U.S., begins.2001 – American Flight 77 hijacked by

terrorists struck the Pentagon. Casualtiesinclude 33 sailors, six Department of theNavy civilians, and three Navy civilian con-tractors reported missing, Arlington, Vir-ginia. Two commercial airliners also struckthe World Trade Center in New York Citydestroying both towers.

2002 – The “Don’t Tread on Me” FirstNavy Jack is flown by Navy ships markingthe first anniversary of the terrorists attackson the Pentagon and World Trade Center.

September 121916 – First demonstration of automatic

stabilization and direction gear in aircraft

1944 – Fifth Fleet carrier aircraft beginthree-day attack on Japanese shipping andfacilities in Visayas, Philippines.

1952 – USS Coral Sea (CVB-43) tookMar-shall Josip Tito for a one-day cruise in theAdriatic Sea where he was shown flight op-erations.

1961 – Navy task force sails to aid theGalveston area after hurricane Carla hitsTexas.

1966 – Launch of Gemini 11, pilotedby Cmdr. Charles Conrad Jr., USN and Lt.Cmdr. Richard F. Gordon Jr., USN. Theirmission lasted two days and 23 hours andincluded 44 orbits at an altitude of 1368.9km. Recovery was by HS-3 helicopter fromUSS Guam (LPH-9).

1967- Operation Coronado V began inMekong Delta.

1992 – Joint Task Force Hawaii activatedto provide humanitarian aid after TyphoonIniki struck Hawaiian Islands.

September 131814 – British bombardment of Fort

McHenry inspires the Star Spangled Banner.1847 – Marine Brigade leads U.S. forces

that storm Chapultepec Castle near MexicoCity, inspiring one line of theMarine Hymn.

1906 – Sailors and Marines from USSDenver land in Havana at the request of theCuban government to preserve order duringa revolution.

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U.S. Navy photo

2001 – American Flight 77 hijacked by terrorists struck the Pentagon. Ca-sualties include 33 sailors, six Department of the Navy civilians, and threeNavy civilian contractors reported missing, Arlington, Virginia. Two com-mercial airliners also struck the World Trade Center in New York City de-stroying both towers.

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Centralized SchedulingMilitary and Family Support Center

(MFSC) located on Joint Base AnacostiaBolling introduces a comprehensive cen-tralized scheduling service for your indi-vidual appointment needs. One call to ourscreeners gets you an appointment forpre-separation briefs, employment ser-vices, clinical counseling, personal finan-cial management, relocation, deploymentand a host of other programs and services.MFSC is here to support you and standsready to assist with every career and lifechange. Contact our Centralized Sched-uling Center for individual, marriage andfamily counseling, individual resume as-sistance, financial counseling, reloca-tion assistance or deployment/reintegra-tion support. Please call 202-685-6019 toschedule an appointment.

CAREER SUPPORTAND RETENTION

The Transition AssistanceManagement Program (TAMP)

Offers an array of services and benefitsto transitioning service members, includingcomputers setup for individuals to go onlineto different job banks, college and scholar-ship resources and career assessment tools.Resume Writing Workshops are offered whichincludes Federal Resume Writing InterviewSkills, information on veterans’ benefits and aprofessional resource library; Two TAP Semi-nars and one Executive TAP Seminar - five-dayprograms - are offered monthly sponsored bythe departments of Labor and Veteran Affairs,and include information that will benefit thetransitioning military member.

Family Employment ReadinessProgram (FERP)

Offers seven basic services, which includejob search strategies, job readiness, resourceinformation, job referral service, individualcounseling assistance, career planning andlinks to education and volunteer opportunities.

Improve your speaking skills withHelmsmen Toastmasters

Join us Thursdays, 7:30-8:45 a.m., at thePentagon Library and Conference Center.Toastmasters is an international organiza-tion that helps everyone speak, think, leadand listen better. For more info, contact CarlSabath at carl.sabath@osd.mil, 703-695-2804,or Elizabeth Femrite at elizabeth.m.femrite.civ@mail.mil, 571-256-8674. Remember,great Helmsmen say, “Yes!” To learn moreabout Helmsmen Toastmasters, visit http://helmsmen.toastmastersclubs.org

Pre-Separation BriefingsService members preparing to transition

from military to civilian life are required by lawto attend a pre-separation counseling briefing.The pre-separation brief is designed to maketransitioning military members aware of allthe services and benefits available to them andtheir family members under Transition GPS.These briefings will provide the informationnecessary to make more informed decisions.For your convenience the pre-separationcounseling briefing is available through one-on-one appointments at Military and Fam-ily Support Center and can be made throughCentralized Scheduling at 202-685-6019.

DEPLOYMENT READINESS/FAMILY SERVICES

Personal Financial Management (PFM)Program offers individual and family finan-

cial counseling, financial classes, and is respon-sible for the Command Financial specialisttraining in the Region (NDW).

Life Skills EducationProvides presentations to help commands

meet requirements, as well as enhance opera-tional and personal readiness including parent-ing skills training, couples communication, an-ger and stress management, conflict resolution,Child Abuse Awareness, Spouse Abuse Aware-ness and suicide prevention. Trainings can becustomized to fit needs of the command.

New Parent Support Program (NPS)Assists new parents in coping with the de-

mands of parenting and military life throughparenting education and training and homevisits to new parents prior to delivery and afterdelivery; information and referral for militaryand community resources; child developmentscreenings and monitoring. All active dutymembers and their families who are pregnantand or have children in the home from infancyto three years old are eligible for these homevisitation services.

Deployment/mobilization/readinessAssisting Sailors and family members pre-

pare for deployment, manage separationsand reunite and reintegrate with families andcommunity through services including theFamily Accountability and Assessment Sys-tem, Individual augmentee (IA) Indoc Courseand Deployed Family Fun Days.

Exceptional Family MemberProgram (EFMP)

Provides assistance to service memberswith special needs children and family mem-bers with medical needs including resource re-ferral to medical, counseling and educationalservices, support groups and care providers.Assists in finding duty stations where needs aremet. Mandatory enrollment per OPNAVINST1754.2D.

New PHA ProcessThe purpose of this policy is to inform

all tenants of the new PHA process at theBranch Health Clinic Washington Navy Yard.In attempts to alleviate the daily PHA con-gestion, patients will now have an appointeddate and time to complete their PHA. PHAswill be scheduled through the appointmentsline, 202-433-3132, and the service memberwill be complete their PHA on the provideddate and time. PHAs will not be completedwithout a hard copy of the services member’smedical record. The patients’ medical recordmust either be maintained at the BranchHealth Clinic Washington Navy Yard or thepatient must physically bring in their medi-cal record.

If you have specific questions, please di-rect your questions to me or the MedicalReadiness Department Leading Petty Officer,HM2 Matteson, Althea, althea.matteson@med.navy.mil , office 202-433-6713.

Boys and Girls Club volunteersThe Boys and Girls Club of Greater

Washington needs volunteer coaches fortheir youth baseball league for 10-year-olds

and 12-year-olds. For more information orto sign up, call 512-560-5548 from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. or email Michael.martinez@afncr.af.mil.

Toastmasters Club seeks membersThe Bolling Toastmasters Club is available

for everyone on JBAB as a place to practiceyour leadership skills. Toastmasters clubs arewhere leaders are made, and leadership startswith good communication. The program isself-paced, and it works. The Bolling Toast-masters Club meets Wednesdays from 12:15to 1:15 p.m. at the JBAB Chapel Center. Visitorsare welcome. For more information, call JimQueen at 301-452-6931.

Military and Family Support OffersResume Review

Call for appointment | 202-685-6019Military and Family Support Center offers

a one-on-one resume review session for thosethat are job seeking. Knowledgeable staff willsit down with you and review your resumeand assist you in developing a results-orientedresume. Having a solid and effective resumecan greatly improve your chances of landingan interview. According to a recent study fromTheLadders, recruiters spend just six secondsscanning your resume for certain information.Will your resume make it in those six seconds?Your resume should portray your skills, talents,career highlights and make you stand out fromthe crowd. Focusing on your accomplishmentsvs. simple job experience and using key wordscan open the door for an interview.

Download the Free “ABSalute” AppThe JBAB Warfighter & Family Readi-

ness Marketing Department developed afree smartphone application, bringing itsresources to customers and employees on

a mobile platform. Perfect for iPhone andAndriod devices.

“ABSalute” is a fast and easy-to-use ap-plication designed to allow quick access toevents and programs. Download the appand receive the latest information aboutMWR, as well as Warfighter and FamilyReadiness programs.

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

ation, phone listings, and GPS capabilities- Upcoming special events and pro-

grams that can be added directly to yourcalendar

- Outdoor Recreation and Capital CoveMarina equipment and boat rentals

- Full dining facility menus- Quick links to the Navy-Air Force Half

Marathon 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 information.

Mordecai Booth’s Hours ChangeMordecaiBooth’s, locatedonthegroundfloor

ofBuilding101ontheWashingtonNavyYard,haschanged its hours. The new hours of operationare Tuesday-Friday, 2:30-8:30 p.m. Come on inand enjoy the same great service at a new time!

NSA Washington-JBAB Fleet Family and Fun

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FFR/MWR Phone numbersFitness CentersWashington Navy Yard, Bldg. 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 433-2282/2829

Information, Tickets & Travel (ITT)Ticket Office, WNY Bldg. 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 433-2484Travel Office, WNY Bldg. 184 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 685-8299

Food & BeverageCatering & Conference Center, WNY Bldg. 211 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 433-3041/4312Mordecai Booth’s Public House, WNY Bldg. 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 678-0514

Military and Family Support CenterMFSC, JBAB Bldg. 72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 433-6151MFSC, JBAB Bldg. 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 767-0450

Other Important NumbersFFR Administrative Office, WNY Bldg. 101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 433-3659FFRP Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 433-4052MWR Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 433-4662MWR Marketing Department, WNY Bldg. 101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 433-5912Regional Child Placement Office, JBAB Bldg. 414. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 433-3055Family Housing Office, JBAB Bldg. 414 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 433-0346Liberty Program/Center, JBAB Bldg. 72. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 685-1802Outdoor Recreation/Equipment Rental, JBAB, Bldg. 928 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 767-9136Navy Gateway Inns & Suites, JBAB, Bldg. 602 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 404-7050

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DSO Changes Walk-in HoursDefense Service Office North has changed walk-in hours to Monday, Tuesday

and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. DSO North is the local office for le-gal defense services. Attorneys are available to provide advice to service membersregarding nonjudicial punishments, summary courts-martial, Article 138 and 1150complaints, administrative separation processing, hardship discharges and sus-pect’s rights. Consultations are confidential. DSO is located onboard WNY in Build-ing 200, Suite 1200. Service members should present in uniform.

Wearing of Portable headphones, earphones, and Bluetooth devices:The wearing of portable headphones, earphones, cellular hands-free devices, ra-

dios, recording devices or other portable listening devices while running, jogging,walking, bicycling, skating, or skate boarding in roadways and streets interferes withand impairs recognition of emergency signals, alarms, announcements, and the ap-proach of EVs.

NSAWpersonnel are advised use of these deviceswhile performing the noted activi-ties aboardNSAW fence line installations is prohibited. (TRAFFICOPNAVINST5100.12J)

Helmsmen ToastmastersWant to improve your speaking and leadership skills? Come to Helmsmen

Toastmasters! Join us Thursdays,7:30-8:45 a.m., at the Pentagon Library andConference Center (PLCC). Toastmasters is an international organization thathelps everyone speak, think, lead and listen better. For more info, contact AnnikaL’Ecuyer (annika.lecuyer@pentagon.af.mil or 703-614-7160) or Elizabeth Femrite(elizabeth.m.femrite.civ@mail.mil or 571-256-8674). More information can be foundat the Helmsmen Toastmasters website, http://helmsmen.toastmastersclubs.org.

NAVY 311“NAVY 311” is the place to go for all types of information to help support Navy

military, civilian, and retiree personnel and their families. Access NAVY 311 at 1-855-NAVY-311 or (DSN) 510-NAVY-311. You can also email NAVY311@navy.mil or visitwww.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 of the month to discuss and plan volun-teer activities in the local military and civilian communities. Military spouses ofall branches are welcome to attend. For more information, email angeladowns@me.com or visit www.facebook.com/NWCA37.

PAX Clinical Counseling ServicesClinical Counseling services can directly improve the quality of life of service

members and their family by addressing the stressors facing today’s military: familyhardships, marital conflicts, parent/child issues, money concerns, frequent moves,health and environmental factors, and many other difficulties. Make an appoint-ment with a counselor by calling 301-342-4911 or 202-685-6019.

New PHA Process at WNY ClinicIn attempts to alleviate the daily PHA congestion, patients will now have an ap-

pointed date and time to complete their PHA. PHAs will be scheduled through theappointments line, 202-433-3132, and the service member will be complete theirPHA on the provided date and time. PHAs will not be completed without a hard copyof the services member’s medical record. The patients’ medical record must eitherbe maintained at the Branch Health Clinic Washington Navy Yard or the patientmust physically bring in their medical record.

If you have specific questions, please direct your questions to me or the MedicalReadiness Department Leading Petty Officer, HM2 Matteson, Althea, althea.matte-son@med.navy.mil , office 202-433-6713

NDW News By Donna CipolloniTester staff writer

When Harold George first heard aboutthe Sept. 13-14 Ride to Conquer Cancer(RTCC), he decided to do it in memory ofhis sister, who lost her life to the disease twoyears ago, at age 55; his age now.

“She had Stage 4, but they didn’t find it;they’d been treating her for migraines foryears,” said George, a NAVAIR employee.“One day her headache was so bad, shevomited. Her daughter took her to the hos-pital and she never left.”

RTCC is a two-day, 150-mile cycling fun-draiser to benefit Johns Hopkins’ KimmelCancer Center, Sibley Memorial Hospitaland Suburban Hospital. Passing throughMaryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.,riders will weave their way through the Cap-itol region’s scenic landscape for a challeng-ing 75 miles each day.

“I haven’t cycled since I was a kid,”George said, “but when I saw the ad for theride, I figured I could probably limp my waythrough it. So here I am.”

First, George bought a bike; a crosstownmodel with wide tires.

“It’s a steel bike; heavier and more stur-dy,” he explained. “No skinny tires. Theskinny ones are for the young people whogo flying past me when I ride.”

And he does ride — four days a week,covering 12-15 miles per day weekdays; and25-35 miles per day weekends.

“When I started back in May, I couldn’tmake it to the end of my street before I hadto get off and push,” he said. “Then I wasable to make it through my housing devel-opment, then downHermanville Road. Thatwent on until now, when I can go at least 15miles without stopping.”

George, a retired Navy ordnanceman,plans to bring a few bottles of water andmaybe an energy bar or two to sustain himin between the comfort stations the ride’sorganizers will have set up along the route.

“There are stops with food every 15 milesor so, there’s water and volunteers all alongthe way, and we are expected to stop forlunch,” he said. “It’s important to remem-ber this isn’t a race. It might take me a while,but I’ll finish.”

A healthy side benefit of George’s deci-sion to ride has been the weight loss andincreased energy that have accompaniedhis training.

“I feel a lot better and I’m more active,”he said. “On a ride day, I’ll go out before eat-ing dinner and will ride about an hour anda half. If I’m not riding, I’ll mow the lawnor work outside on my deck project. I have

more energy now, and I never again want tofeel the way I used to feel.”

Each RTTC cyclist is expected to raise$2,500 in order to participate and George’sdonations topped that mark over the LaborDay weekend. Currently, there are about1,600 cyclists registered for the event.

“I’m hoping my donations will continueclimbing,” he said. “With the money raisedgoing straight to the cancer hospitals, I thinkit’s being well used.

According to the RTTC website, one intwo men and one in three women will bediagnosed with cancer in his or her lifetime.There are 13.7 million cancer survivors inthe U.S. today, and the number will grow to22 million by 2020.

For more information on the local RTTC,visit www.ridetovictory.org and click onBaltimore/D.C.

Cyclist riding to conquer cancer

Courtesy photo

Naval Air Systems Command em-ployee Harold George will cycleto honor his sister, Sherry, in the150-mile Ride to Conquer Cancerfundraiser, Sept. 13-14. RTCC is atwo-day, 150-mile cycling fundraiserto benefit Johns Hopkins’ KimmelCancer Center, Sibley MemorialHospital and Suburban Hospital.Passing through Maryland, Virginiaand Washington, D.C., riders willweave their way through the Capitolregion’s scenic landscape for a chal-lenging 75 miles each day.

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By Nicole M. WoodsJoint Base Anacostia-Bolling Public Affairs

World War II veterans, families and friends gathered atthe National World War II Memorial, Sept. 2, to rememberVictory over Japan Day, also known as V-J Day.

This event also marked the day, 70 years ago, when for-mer President George H.W. Bush was shot down while serv-ing as a Navy pilot in the Pacific.

On that mission, Bush was shot down by Japanese anti-aircraft fire, then rescued from the water by a Navy subma-rine. He was later awarded the Distinguished Flying Crossfor bravery in action.

The future president flew a total of 58 combat missionsduring the war and was one of the youngest Navy pilots dur-ing WWII.

The president’s grandson, George Prescott Bush, de-livered the keynote address, in remembrance of the manysacrifices made on that day. Local news anchor and formerMarine officer, Gordon Peterson, served as the event’s mas-ter of ceremonies.

Friends of the National World War II Memorial, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the legacy ofWorld War II; and the National Park Service, military mem-bers, veterans and members of the public paid tribute toparticipants of the war during the event, which commemo-rated the 69th anniversary of the Allied Forces victory in thePacific on Sept. 2, 1945, and the end of World War II.

“As citizens of a grateful nation, we salute those of the‘Greatest Generation’ who helped save the world from tyr-anny,” said Peterson. “We also offer a special salute to themen and women of our armed forces, who are presentlyserving in the ongoing war on terrorism. We want them toknow that this service is deeply appreciated.”

Peterson often supports veterans by reporting on prob-lems and challenges facing the U.S. military and veterans.

The younger Bush not only recognized his grandfather’sservice, but he also took time to thank those who servedduring World War II.

“Standing before us, the ‘Greatest Generation’, let meassure you that my generation will not fail you, we will notdrop the baton, the ageless tradition of duty, honor andcountry. Your example, your selflessness and your undyinglove of country; you will remain an inspiration,” said Bush.

Prescott Bush served an eight-month tour of duty in Af-ghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom withthe Special Operations Command.

Accompanying Bush and several other veterans thatmorning wasWorld War II veteran Avon R. Blevins, a retiredNavy chief construction mechanic, who served in both theAtlantic and Pacific theatres.

“It means a whole lot to be here today; I helped build thisplace,” said Blevins. “Being able to continue supporting thecommunity andmaking sure veterans are acknowledged fortheir service, both past and present, is what matters most.”

Blevins, along with the other veterans, including ArmyLt. Col. Luta Cornelia McGrath, and their escorts, gatheredfor the traditional presentation of wreaths at thememorial’sfreedomwall, followed by the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Band’splaying of Taps.

McGrath, the only female WWII veteran in attendance,served in the Woman’s Army Corps (WAC) and was detailedto the Ordinance Corps, serving in the U.S. and overseas,during the war.

“It feels great to be here today,” said the 106-year-oldveteran.

Japan surrendered on Aug. 14, 1945 and the formal cer-emony took place in Tokyo Bay, Japan aboard the battleshipUSS Missouri (BB-63) on Sept. 2, 1945.

“It is a day when we celebrate the unity and spirit of theAmerican people who together helped to end the war. And,it is a day when we can celebrate that same unity and spir-it that has allowed us to turn our enemies into allies andfriends,” Peterson concluded.

Presidential kin, news anchor, veterans remember V-J Day

Photo by Nicole M. Woods

Retired Navy Chief Construction Mechanic Avon R. Blevins waves after being acknowledged duringthe V-J Day ceremony at the National WWII Memorial, Sept. 2.

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AFPAK Hands

Photo courtesy Lt. Cmdr. Rich McKnight

Lt. Cmdr. Rich McKnight, an Afghanistan-Pakistan (AFPAK) Hand,center, two Boeing contractors, and the commanding officers fromthe Pakistan Navy’s 333 Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Squadronpause for a picture in front of a Pakistan Navy Alouette III helicopterfollowing an hour-long flight down Pakistan’s Makran Coast. The flightand visit were in support of the continued development of Pakistan’s$30 million Scan Eagle program. McKnight is currently serving on hissecond AFPAK Hand tour to Pakistan as a Navy Programs Officer,where he is responsible for coordination between Pakistan Navy andsupporting security assistance to the Pakistan Navy managing pro-grams funded by the U.S. and Pakistan. The AFPAK Hands Programwas launched by the Department of Defense in September 2009 todevelop a cadre of experts specializing in Afghanistan and Pakistanculture, language, processes and challenges.

Navy trains auxiliarysecurity forces

U.S. Navy photo by Brian Sutton

Petty Officer 1st Class Joseph Ignacio of Naval Support Activity (NSA)Washington prepares to deliver a blow with a training baton during anauxiliary security force training class, Aug. 26 at Joint Base Anacos-tia-Bolling. The class, with 10 students, is set to graduate Sept. 12 atthe Washington Navy Yard. Graduates will supplement existing secu-rity forces at NSA Washington fencelines.

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WHAT: National Day of RemembranceWHEN: Saturday, 13 Sept 2014TIME: 8 a.m.- NoonWHERE: Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E.

Street, SE, Washington, DC 2003WHO: Individuals interested in volunteering should

use the on-line registration form or contact their indi-vidual Commands Volunteer Coordinator at the listednumbers below.

Army - 202-685-0493Air Force - 240-857-6344/414-708-8208/202-404-5562Coast Guard - 202-372-4087Navy - 202-433-6854Marines – 703-693-7685-/703-6993-4840/202-433-0016Military personnel and their family members as well

as DoD civilians will remove weeds, do some mulching,fence painting and engage in minor landscaping aroundthe cemetery roadways and path to the 9/11 Memorial.Volunteers will receive T-shirts and lunch. In the eventthere are questions regarding the weather, call 202-543-0539 and listen to the recording. This is a great venuefor students of American history and an opportunity toearn community service hours.

On-line registration go to the web address below:http://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/ndw/about/

community_services/community_service_sign_up_form.html

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averages around 18,000 transactions each month, accordingto Brennan.

The new facility was designed and constructed with aLeadership in Energy and Environmental (LEED) Silverdesignation from the U.S. Green Building Council, featuringan Energy Star-related roofing system, automated lightingcontrols, low emission vehicle parking spaces, water savingplumbing features, and high-efficiency heating, ventilationand air condition (HVAC) systems.

The NEX is hosting several special events during thegrand opening, including a book signing, Sept. 13 with LynneCheney, author of “James Madison: A Life Reconsidered,”and prize giveaways for NEX gift cards, merchandise, andNational Football League game tickets, Sept. 10-14. Entryforms are available in-store, and winners will be picked daily.

For more information about the Annapolis NEX, call(410) 757-5870 or visit www.myNavyExchange.com.

Editor’s Note: Mass Communications Specialist 2nd ClassKiona Miller contributed to this article.

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Navy Exchange (NEX) representatives celebrate the grand opening of the new and expanded Annap-olis NEX with a cake-cutting ceremony, Sept. 10. The new NEX increased to 98,500 square feet, andthe new commissary increased to more than 50,000 square feet.

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By Julie SmithNSAB Public AffairsStaff Writer

Approximately 40 volunteersfrom Naval Support ActivityBethesda (NSAB) rolled up theirsleeves for a day of beautificationprojects Aug. 23 at a Washington,D.C. area public school, just in timefor the first day of classes.

It was all part of an annual eventcalled Beautification Day, a city-wide project established in 2005to clean up all Washington, D.C.,public school buildings in prepara-tion for the beginning of the school

year. Classes began for the schooldistrict Aug. 25.

The helpers included NSAB ac-tive duty service members, civil-ian staff and family members, saidNavy Medicine Professional Devel-opment Center (NMPDC) Commu-nity Relations Coordinator, Hospi-tal Corpsman 3rd Class AlexandraDiaz.

“We put it out to all of the (base)commands and we got a reallygood response,” Diaz said.

The day’s to-do list at thegroup’s assigned location, Stuart-Hobson Middle School in the Capi-tol Hill Historic District, includedweeding outdoor areas, planting

flowers, constructing a stone gar-den pathway and picking up gar-bage outside the school.

Principal Dawn Clemens wasgrateful for the assistance in spruc-ing up the 84-year-old school,which is in its fourth year of a com-plete renovation. New windowswere installed over the summer,which meant much of the groundskeeping was disregarded.

“It’s fantastic to have all of thehelp,” Clemens said. “This is badlyneeded. We’ve got a wonderfulschool here that I’m very proud of.”

NSAB volunteers give back to D.C. publicschool as part of city-wide effort

See Give Back, Page 10

Photo by Julie Smith

Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Fabian Garcia, kneeling,and Hospitalman Fidel Padilla, standing, clear weeds andgrass from an area outside Stuart-Hobson Middle Schoolas part of D.C. public schools’ Beautification Day, Aug. 23.

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For more information on volunteering for the local Honor Flight program,visit facebook.com/honorflightdca or honorflightcr.org

Area military families are invited to join the DCMilitary Family Life staff in honoring our World War II veterans on

Saturday, September 13.

Veterans will be arriving into Reagan National Airport on September 13, and there are several ways you can

participate throughout the day:

• Welcome 90 veterans at the US Airways, Terminal Cat 10:02am to salute and cheer their arrival.

• Salute these veterans as they visit the World War II Memorial on the National Mall from 2:30pm – 3:45pm.

• At the end of the day, you can help bid farewell after their full day of touring as they return to Reagan National

Airport at 6:30pm.

Look for a special pullout banner in the August 15th issue of DCMilitary Family Life, or visit

DCMilitary.com/honorflight to download a special welcome banner to customize and hold

as you greet our veterans. Our photographers will be on hand to snap a photo of your family

with your personal banner for future publication.

Help DCMilitary Family Life and Comprint honor our veterans and meet other military

families while you are volunteering. It will be the perfect way to spend a Saturday in D.C.

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1939 – Navy suspends transfers to theFleet Reserve after 20 years service and re-tains men on active duty.

1985 – Commander Middle East Forceorders escort of Military Sealift Ships inPersian Gulf because of Iranian seizure ofmerchant vessels.

September 141899 – Gunboat Concord and monitor

Monterey capture two insurgent schoonersat Aparri, Philippine Islands.

1939 – Atlantic Squadron Neutrality Pa-trol ships deploy.

September 151944 – Invasion of Peleliu, Palau Islands,

after several days of intensive carrier aircraftbombing and ship bombardment.

1950 - U.S. forces under Vice Adm. Ar-thur Struble achieve an amphibious landingat Inchon, Korea.

1967 – Operation Crimson Tide in Me-kong Delta.

September 161854 – Cmdr. David G. Farragut takes

possession of Mare Island, the first U.S.Navy Yard on the Pacific.

1917 – Navy Department authorizes es-tablishment of 16 Naval air stations abroad.

1922 – Commander Halsey Powell in USSEdsall became the senior officer directing theevacuation of 250,000 Greek refugees fromTurkey after war betweenGreece and Turkey.

1940 – President Roosevelt signs Se-lective Training and Service Act, the firstpeacetime draft.

1958 – USS Grayback fires first opera-tional launch of Regulus II surface to surfaceguided missile off California coast; Missilecarries first U.S. mail sent by guidedmissile.

1966 – USS Oriskany helicopters rescue44-men crew of British merchant ship Au-gust Moon near Hong Kong.

September 171861 – Union landing party from USS

Massachusetts takes possession of Ship Is-land south of New Orleans, Louisiana. Thiswas the headquarters for Adm. David Farra-gut’s Gulf Coast Blockading Squadron.

1944 –Navy Task Force lands Army troopson Angaur, Palau Islands supported by Navycarrier aircraft and shore bombardment.

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and what to take with you. Learn to build akit to support basic needs for a minimumof three days. Access tools and resources tohelp you and your family prepare for emer-gency situations that could arise at anytime with no warning.”

Basic kits should include food, water,first aid, medical prescriptions, importantpersonal documents and muster informa-tion, flash lights, extra batteries, money,sanitation supplies, a small radio, as wellas baby and pet supplies if needed. Tosee a full list, go to http://ready.navy.mil/build_a_kit/emergency_kits.html.

“Be informed—the Navy cannot reachyou if it cannot find you,” Grossman said.“Self register in the Wide Area Alert Notifi-cation (WAAN) system. All Navy, includingactive duty and reserve, civil service, andcontractor personnel with an NMCI or OneNet user account, are required to registertheir office email address and phone num-ber, at minimum, in the WAAN. Registeringpersonal emergency contact information isalso strongly encouraged.”

Another critical point to preparationis making and rehearsing a plan of action,Grossman added. “Formalize your emer-gency preparations by completing a ReadyNavy Family Emergency Plan so that every-one in the family understands what to do,where to go, and what to take in the event ofan emergency,” he said.

Muster“During or following a disaster, the Navy

must be informed of your status and needs,”

Grossman said. “The Navy requires you tomuster or report your whereabouts withyour command to ensure all members of theNavy Family are accounted for.”

To muster, personnel should follow in-dividual commands’ standard reportingprocedures. If they cannot be reached, loginto the Navy Family Accountability andAssessment System (NFAAS). Sponsors’dates of birth and social security numbersare required to log in. If computers or inter-net capabilities are not available, personnelshould call the Navy Personnel CommandEmergency Coordination Center (NPC ECC)at 877-414-5358 or 866-297-1971.

RecoverOne personnel are accounted for, any-

one affected by events can seek necessaryassistance by logging into NFAAS or callingthe NPC ECC and reporting their needs. Forimmediate emergencies, personnel shouldcall 911 or NDW Fire and Emergency Ser-vices at 202-433-3333.

A Day of ActionNational Preparedness Month will cul-

minate, Sept. 30 with a “Day of Action”across the country. “‘Day of Action,’ alsoknown as ‘America’s PrepareAthon!’ is anopportunity for individuals, organizations,and communities to prepare for specifichazards through drills, group discussions,and exercises,” said Grossman, adding thatadditional goals of the PrepareAthon areteaching people what to do tomitigate dam-age and participate in community resilienceplanning. To register for the PrepareAthon,visit www.Ready.Navy.mil.

For more news and information fromaround NDW, visit www.facebook.com/NavDistWash, or www.cnic.navy.mil/re-gions/ndw.

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In addition to the volunteers from NSAB,teachers and staff from the school, as wellas parents and community members, alsopitched in to help out, Clemens explained.The school has an enrollment of 420 stu-dents from sixth to eighth grade.

Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Vincent Ra-mos was pleased to help with the clean-up,but saw it as more than just a volunteer op-portunity. As a newer member of NMPDC,he valued the prospect of socializing withother service members.

“It’s a chance to meet new people andalso to give back,” Ramos added.

Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class RobertGay agreed with Ramos and said he alsowanted to set an example for younger mil-itary personnel.

“I wanted to encourage my junior Sailorsto get out here, too,” Gay stated. “I think it’sgood that we’re helping out the community.”

While the rain halted most of the out-door cleanup for a short period of timeSaturday, that didn’t stop the work of thevolunteers who took on indoor tasks likestacking and organizing textbooks, clean-ing classrooms and sweeping hallways.

“It’s our obligation as people to giveback,” Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class MayaTorrence said. “And as members of the mili-tary, while we’re not deployed, we can takecare of people here. The Navy really valuescommunity service.”

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Chaplain’s Religious Enrichment Development Operations CREDO offers a varietyof programs aimed at improving the quality of communication, adding resiliency,and training service members in valuable life skills. Open to all Active Duty ServiceMembers and their immediate family members, the following workshops and retreatsare available in September:

MER - Marriage Enrichment Retreat - Couples enjoy a free weekend at the HiltonHotel in Crystal City where they learn and apply marriage skills such as communica-tion and problem solving in a fun, small group atmosphere. Using personality inven-tories, participants learn that the differences in our marriages can be ways to enhanceand complete one another in the marriage journey. Marriage Enrichment Retreats onSept. 26-28.

For more information or to register, please contact the CREDO offices at 202-767-5901 or 5900, e-mail at CREDO.NDW.fcm@navy.mil, or drop by the Joint Base Ana-costia-Bolling Chapel and inquire within.

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