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Vol. 3, No. 39 September 28, 2012

STORY & PHOTOS BY MASSCOMMUNICATION SPECIALIST

3RD CLASS DION DAWSON

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING - With more than 5,000personnel and their family mem-bers playing games, riding rollercoasters and having fun, Naval Dis-trict Washington's (NDW) MoraleWelfare and Recreation (MWR) pro-gram recently held the Defenders ofFreedom Appreciation Day for allmilitary and Department of De-fense employees at the Six Flags ofAmerica theme park.

With a concert by legendarysouthern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrdfor the first 5,000 ticket holders anda reduced rate at the ticket gates,service members really enjoyed theexperience and was thankful for theopportunity.

"This is my first time ever visitingSix Flags and it was worth the wait,"said Seaman Dewaylon Farr, a mem-ber of the Navy Ceremonial Guardmarching platoon at Joint Base Ana-costia-Bolling. "MWR always hassomething for service members andour families. This event was amaz-ing. I got on rides, relaxed and en-joyed every minute of it."

Gary Rossington, foundingmember of Lynyrd Skynyrd, ex-pressed the band’s love for the mili-tary and looked forward to the au-dience enjoying the music and tak-ing a little time to forget about dailystressors. "I hope [the audience]gets a lot out of us playing for them.We hope that they just like the mu-sic and forget their blues and trou-bles, and forget war for an hour anda half and just listen."

"None of us had to go serve over-seas or be on the front lines, so wefeel blessed that way," said Rossing-ton. "We try to help anyway we can,we've played for a lot of benefits forthem and try to help the woundedwarriors. We are just behind ourtroops, we think the best thing thatthis country has is the military."

According to Lee Bell, MWR re-gional program manager, MWRwanted to put together a large scaleevent that impacted a greater num-ber of personnel within the region.His staff worked together with NavyEntertainment, which providesquality live entertainment to mili-tary members and their families, tobook Lynyrd Skynyrd.

For more information on eventswithin the region visit http://www.facebook.com/NavDistWash.

Service members enjoy Defenders of Freedom Appreciation Day

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FROM NAVY PERSONNELCOMMAND PUBLIC AFFAIRS

MILLINGTON, Tenn. -- TheNavy announced guidance for theadministration of the Cycle 218Chief Petty Officer AdvancementExamination and the Fiscal Year2014 Active Chief Petty Officers(CPO) Selection Board via Navymessage Sept. 26.

NAVADMIN 294/12 pertains tofirst class petty officers from theFull Time Support (FTS) and activecomponent communities. NavySelected Reserve (SELRES) examdates and selection board infor-mation will be announced in aseparate message.

The Navy will administer ex-ams to active component and FTSSailors Jan. 17, 2013.

Exam ordering timelines, eligi-bility criteria, deadlines for com-mands to confirm eligibility lists,waiver application proceduresand special requirements are con-tained in the NAVADMIN. Themessage also outlines proceduresand deadlines for submitting cor-respondence to the selectionboard.

Sailors should review their Of-ficial Military Personnel File(OMPF) for accuracy atwww.bol.navy.mil.

According to the message, theselection board will review theOMPF and performance summaryrecord (PSR) parts I, II and III of allcandidates as well as any itemssubmitted by candidates. Each el-

igible candidate is responsible forensuring their OMPF is correctand up-to-date with the latestevaluations, awards and other ap-propriate information.

Candidates may submit a letter

to the board to provide any newinformation or missing informa-tion that is not currently in theirOMPF.

Letters to the selection boardfor FTS CPO eligible candidates

must be received by the Navy Per-sonnel Command (NPC) cus-tomer service center by April 22,2013. The FTS Selection Board isscheduled to convene May 13,2013.

Letters to the selection boardfor active component CPO Selec-tion Board eligible candidatesmust be received at NPC customerservice center by May 28, 2013.The active component selectionboard is scheduled to conveneJune 17, 2013 and is the largest se-lection board held at NPC.

Letters to the board may bemailed or submitted electronical-ly. Submission procedures andmailing addresses are outlined inthe NAVADMIN. Communicationto the board must originate fromindividual candidates; correspon-dence from the command or fromany source other than the candi-date to the president of the boardwill not be accepted or consid-ered.

Additional information regard-ing this cycle will be posted at theNPC website under "Boards" atwww.npc.navy.mil For more infor-mation read NAVADMIN 294/12and visit the NPC website.

For more news from Navy Per-sonnel Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/npc/.

Navy sets course for path to chief petty officer

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST 2ND CLASS MATTHEW COLE

Personnel Specialist 1st Class Theodore L. Metcalf assigned to the Fleet and Family Support center on Com-mander Fleet Activities Yokosuka takes the chief petty officer advancement exam.

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BY AIR FORCE STAFF SGT.ANNA OLUICH

579TH MEDICAL GROUP JOINT

BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING

Suicide prevention is more thantraining, it’s more than a pamphlet;it is about people - our greatest as-set.When someone chooses to taketheir own life, the loss has a greatimpact on family, friends, and ourmilitary mission.

For those who’ve been affectedby suicide there are a lot of ques-tions which usually go unanswered:

“Why?”, “How could someone taketheir life?”,“What could I have doneto prevent this?”

While the answers to these ques-tions are important, the unfortu-nate truth is that despite our best ef-forts, we may not be able to preventall suicides.

We are a military under great de-mands. Now more than ever, we areoperating under stress and at a hightempo. Add to this other everyday

Strength, resiliency, knowingyour people... key elementsof suicide prevention

COMMENTARY BY CHIEF

MASTER SGT. RICHARD SI-MONSEN

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING

SENIOR ENLISTED LEADER

Part Three: ResilienceBad things happen to all of us.

Sometimes it is just a minor irri-tant, but at other times, it is a majorhurt. How we deal with these set-backs is the key to our resilience.Resilience is a current buzzword alot of folks are using, but what doesit mean? It comes from Latin and isderived from the present participleform of the verb resilīre meaning tospring back or rebound. The pres-ent participle gives a verb the senseof a continuing action like jumpingand running. Of course you alreadyknew all of that from your highschool grammar and etymologycourses, right?

According to the AmericanPsychological Association, “re-silience is the process of adaptingwell in the face of adversity, trau-ma, tragedy, threats or significantsources of stress.” These stressorscan come from disparate sources,but some of the most commonones are family and relationshipproblems, serious health issues, ornegative financial or workplace

situations. The good news is thatresiliency can be built throughpositive actions, thoughts and be-haviors.

There is no resiliency technicalorder or easy checklist to follow.What works for one person maynot work for another. There are,however, a basket of tools andtechniques that every one of uscan choose from to help bounceback after an incident instead ofpsychologically languishing in themidst of life’s negative events.

The APA offers 10 tips for re-silience in a time of war. The first isto make connections by keeping intouch with family and friends andseriously considering your spiritu-al health as well. Next, the APA sug-gests helping yourself by helpingothers. Volunteer work with com-munity organizations can be em-powering and give you a sense ofpurpose. Thirdly, maintaining adaily routine can help give you asense of stability when the worldfeels chaotic. The fourth tip for re-silience in time of war is to takecare of your body as well as takingtime to enjoy leisure activities.Next, the APA suggests taking abreak from the news, especiallyright before going to bed when youneed to wind down to go to sleep.

The sixth tip is to have an emer-gency plan in place to help you feel

in control and prepared when theunexpected inevitably occurs.Likewise, the APA suggests puttingtogether an emergency kit includ-ing the phone numbers of lovedones so you can reconnect as soonas possible. The APA’s eighth tip forresilience is to nurture a positiveview of you. Recall the times inyour past when you overcame ad-versity and draw on those skills asyou face the current challenge.Next, the APA reminds us to keepthings in perspective by looking atthings in a broader context andwith a longer timeframe. Manypeople have successfully facedsimilar issues and you can too. Fi-nally, maintain an optimistic andpositive outlook by consideringthe positive things in your life evenin the midst of hardship.

These and other tips can helpstrengthen you and prepare youfor the bad times. The time tobuild these skills is when the wa-ters are calm, not in the middle ofthe storm. Prepare your resiliencytoolbox now.

Oh, by the way, etymology isthe study of word origins. Not tobe confused with entomology, thestudy of insects. That is somethingcompletely different.

(The full text of the APA articleis available at http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/building-intro.aspx)

Suicide Prevention Month commentary series

ARCHIVE PHOTO

BY AMY BRANDT

JB ANDREWS/JBAB/WALTER REED

CONSOLIDATED EXCHANGE

According to a recent articleby PC World, more than half ofU.S. adult mobile phone ownersused a handset for shopping as-sistance while in stores duringthe 2011 holiday season. Addi-tionally, a quarter of these shop-pers went online to see if theycould find a better price for aproduct they were consideringbuying.

With smart phones becomingmore prevalent as shoppingtools, price matching is becom-ing increasingly popular. With

this in mind, the Army & AirForce Exchange Services WellMatch It! program is ensuringmilitary shoppers at JBAB pay thelowest price possible.

Depending on the item, pricematches can be done with orwithout a competitors ad:

A price difference of less than$10 is matched on the spot.

Differences greater than $10are matched with a current localcompetitors ad.

Of course, in either scenario,products must be identical.

We even offer a 14-day priceguarantee on any item originallypurchased from the Exchange,said JBAB Exchange general

manager Chris Holifield. So, if anitem is sold at a lower price by theExchange, or any local competi-tor, the price can be matched upto two weeks after the purchase.

The Exchange catalog andshopmyexchange.com alsomatch lower prices (includingshipping and handling) fromother online retailers on identicalitems available for sale and deliv-ery in the customers area.

Complete details regardingthe Exchanges price matchingpolicy, as well as exceptions canbe found at http://www.shop-myexchange.com/CustomerSer-vice/priceMatch.htm.

JBAB Exchange committed to low prices

See SUICIDE, Page 5

Friday, September 28, 2012 JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING Joint Base Journal4 Friday, September 28, 20124

BY MELANIE MOORE

79TH MEDICAL WING PUBLIC

AFFAIRS OFFICER

Members of the 79th Medical Wing willbe participating in an official function Oct.5 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Giesboro Park onJoint Base Anacostia-Bolling. During thistime, no routine appointments will beavailable at the 779th Medical Group (JointBase Andrews) and the 579th MedicalGroup (Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling). How-

ever, beneficiaries may call that day tomake future appointments.

On Joint Base Andrews, the EmergenyCare Center and ancillary services (satellitepharmacy, radiology and laboratory) at the779th Medical Group will remain. The mainpharmacy will be closed.

On Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, all an-cillary services (pharmacy, radiology andlaboratory) will remain open at the 579thMedical Group.

Limited medical servicesavailable on Oct. 5

BY STAFF SGT. BOBBY EVANS, USAFTRAINING AND MARKETING NCO

Good news for former military memberswishing to return to active duty. The Air Forceis now accepting applications for its PriorService (PS) enlistment program. The AirForce prior service enlistment program al-lows qualified individuals the opportunity toreturn to active duty through direct duty orselect retraining opportunities.

Applicants must meet eligibility require-ments outlined in AFRSI 36-2001. The PSprogram is open to any qualified applicantwho graduated from a Basic MilitaryTraining

(BMT) program.The PS program will accept a limited

number of applicants during FY13, and theprogram is subject to change based upon AirForce needs. Applications will be acceptedon a first-come first-serve basis, so dont de-lay. For more information, please contactyour local Air Force recruiter today!

Air Force Recruiting Offices in the Area:Largo (301) 394-0546Waldorf (301) 645-1115Annapolis (410)573-6559Laurel (240) 568-0116Alexandria (703)325-0222

Air Force now accepting opportuni-ties to return to active duty

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

visit www.dcmilitary.com.

BY CLAUDETTE ROULO

AMERICAN FORCES PRESS SERVICE

WASHINGTON – Calling sexual assault“an affront to basic human values,” Penta-gon Press Secretary George Little an-nounced today that the Defense Depart-ment is revising its sexual assault preven-tion and response training requirements.

In a Pentagon news conference, Littlesaid Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta re-peatedly has stated that there is no placefor sexual assault in the military or in thedepartment. “[Sexual assault] is a crimethat hurts survivors, their families, theirfriends and their units,” he added. “In turn,sexual assault reduces overall militaryreadiness.”

The defense secretary has taken numer-ous steps to ensure the department is do-ing all it can not only to prevent sexual as-saults, Little said, but also to ensure a cli-mate that supports victims’ ability and de-sire to report the crime and to hold perpe-trators accountable.

Some of those steps include:-- Elevating disposition authority for

the most serious sexual assault offenses;-- Working with Congress to establish

“special victims unit” capabilities in eachof the services so specially trained investi-gators and prosecutors can assist whennecessary;

-- Implementing an integrated data sys-tem called the Defense Sexual Assault In-cident Database for tracking sexual assaultreports and managing cases while protect-ing victim confidentiality;

-- Establishing a new policy giving serv-ice members who report a sexual assaultan option to quickly transfer from theirunit or installation as a way to protectthem from possible harassment and to re-move them from proximity to the allegedperpetrator;

-- Establishing a credentialing and cer-tification program aligned with nationalstandards to enhance the quality of sup-port from sexual assault victims’ advo-cates;

-- Issuing a new policy requiring the re-tention of sexual assault records for 50years; and

-- Enhancing training for investigatorsand attorneys in evidence collection, inter-viewing and interacting with sexual assaultsurvivors.

“The goal of this department is to es-tablish a culture free from the crime of sex-ual assault,” Little said, “and one that de-ters potential perpetrators and supportssurvivors.”

The Defense Department has a zero tol-erance policy for sexual assault, Little said,noting that the health of the force is a ma-jor priority for Panetta. “We must hold per-petrators accountable, and we must do

everything we can to prevent [sexual as-sault] in the first place,” he added.

“The focus is on ensuring that we doeverything that we can to provide com-plete and comprehensive training, that wecreate a safe environment for our servicemembers, especially when they enter theforce, … and on ensuring accountability,”Little said.

And accountability is most appropri-ately delivered through the chain of com-mand, he added.

“One very important part of thatprocess is ensuring that commanders andsenior enlisted leaders are properly trainedto set the right tone in their units and re-spond appropriately to any instances ofsexual assault within their commands andorganizations,” the press secretary said.

In January, Panetta directed a reviewacross all services of pre-command sexualassault prevention and response training,Little said. The defense secretary receivedthe results of the report earlier this year,and based on those results is now directingfurther action, he said.

Each of the service secretaries and theundersecretary of defense for personneland readiness were directed to developand implement standardized require-ments and learning objectives for sexualassault prevention and response training,Little said. The intent is to improve theawareness and response of prospective

commanders and senior enlisted leaders,he explained.

“At the same time, it is clear that the de-partment must continue to do more toprevent sexual assault, especially in initialmilitary training environments,” Littlesaid. “Our newest service members are themost vulnerable and most likely to experi-ence a sexual assault.”

With this in mind, Panetta today alsodirected a thorough review of the policiesand procedures related to all military train-ing of enlisted personnel and commis-sioned officers, Little said.

“That review will assess initial trainingin several areas,” he told reporters, includ-ing the selection, training and oversight ofinstructors and leaders who directly super-vise trainees and officer candidates; the ra-tio of instructors to students; and the ratioof leaders in the chain of command to in-structors.

The review, scheduled to be completedby February, also will assess potential ben-efits of increasing the number of female in-structors conducting initial military train-ing.

“All members of the military and thisdepartment must have an environmentthat is free from sexual assault,” Little said.“The department remains strongly com-mitted to providing that environment andensuring the safety and security of thoseentrusted in our care.”

DOD to revise sexual assault prevention training

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BY MIKE CHAPMAN, DIRECTORPERSONNEL SUPPORT DETACHMENT JBAB

VOTING OFFICER

AbsenteeVoting AwarenessWeek (Sept. 27- Oct. 4) was established in 2002 with the goalof promoting military and overseas votingawareness and to encourage voters to requestand receive absentee ballots. With the over-whelming amount of mass media devoted tothe upcoming general election (Tuesday, No-vember 6, 2012), there is no escaping the factthat if you haven't yet registered to voteand/or ordered your absentee ballot, time isrunning out. If you haven't done so, militaryvoters and their families should visit the Fed-eralVoting Assistance website, www.fvap.gov.The FVAP site is your one-stop-shop foreverything related to voting and has been de-

signed to guide you through the process ofproperly registering in order to vote at thepolls or to receive your absentee ballot. Sim-ilarly, civilians who haven't yet completed theregistration process or submitted their ab-sentee ballot request, can also visit the FVAPwebsite which provides helpful links(http://www.fvap.gov/reference/links.html)to all the state election websites.

If you have any problems with the web-sites, need access to a computer, or haveadditional questions, you can contact MikeChapman at the JBAB Installation VotingOffice. The Voting Office is located in Bldg.92, Room M110. The phone number is 202-433-5165 and the email is [email protected]. Hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. to4 p.m.

Absentee Voting Awareness Week

stressors such as living away from home, re-lationship issues, legal concerns or economicstrain.These stressors combined, cause somepeople to find themselves mentally stretchedto the limit.

Strengthening our own resolve andmaintaining resilience under stress, in-creases how fast we bounce back from dif-ficult times.

Remember, seeking help is not a sign ofweakness and does not have to impactsomeone’s career. It shows wisdom andgood judgment by using the available re-sources to resolve issues early.

Taking care of each other goes beyondrank, title, or position. It is seeing a Soldier,Sailor, Marine, Airmen, Coast Guardsman,civilian or contractor first and foremost asa human being.

It’s about building relationships and rec-ognizing the value of each person.

Challenge yourself. Re-examine the wayyou interact with your coworkers.

The Air Force 579th Medical Group sug-gests the following: Talk face-to-face versussending an email. Get to know as many peo-ple in your work space as possible. Ask toughquestions when someone seems different.

Knowing each other on a personal levelstrengthens our community and, most im-portantly, helps identify those in need andat risk.

Hear the voice of the person that worksnext to you and get to know them wellenough to help. What are they telling you?And importantly, are you listening to whatthey’re saying?

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling has a num-ber of resources to assist: The MentalHealth Clinic (202-767-0611), ChaplainServices (202-767-5900), and the MilitaryFamily Life Consultants (202-253-5059).

Remember -The greatest resource regard-ing prevention is you! Calling someone orasking someone for help can save a life –yours.

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BY PAUL BELLOJOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING PUBLIC

AFFAIRS

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING, D.C.– The Civil Air Patrol, the official auxiliary ofthe U.S. Air Force, is a non-profit organizationwith roughly 61,000 volunteer members na-tionwide. It performs nearly 90 percent of allU.S. inland search and rescue missions, aswell as operations with Homeland Security,disaster relief and counter-drug missions atthe request of federal, state and local agencies.

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling is home to theCivil Air Patrol's National Capital Wing head-quarters and its Challenger 1 Cadet Squadron– the sister squadron to the Air Force HonorGuard. The wing is the primary point of con-tact for all CAP activities and Air Force supportmissions in theWashington, D.C., metro area.It has approximately 150 volunteers support-ing such initiatives as communications,ground support and emergency response.

Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Mark Bailey servesas the wing’s coordinator for emergency serv-ices. He joined CAP in 1973 as a cadet and hasbeen with them ever since. In addition to pro-viding search and rescue aircraft for the na-tion’s capital, he said CAP has assisted law en-forcement agencies inVirginia, Maryland andas far asWestVirginia and Pennsylvania.

“When resources are stretched, we’re asecond alarm and back-up to other agencies,”Bailey said. “We listen for distress signals andprovide guidance to rescue responders on theground. We can have anywhere from 50 peo-ple on any given operation, such as trying tolocate a missing aircraft or airplane parts.”

Because CAP is a federal resource, Baileysaid disaster relief is also in its purview. It’s as-sisted in several hurricane and tornado oper-ations over the years by providing damage re-connaissance and land surveys wheneverasked. Aircraft for CAP fly out of DavisonArmy Airfield at Fort Belvoir, Va. – the sameplace where it conducts annual training exer-cises for Homeland Security.

Though, Bailey agrees that its cadet pro-gram is clearly one of the region’s “best keptsecrets.” He said members play a leading rolein aerospace education and serve as mentorsto many aspiring pilots – regardless of age.

“I once worked as a civil engineer, but Ialways had this desire to fly airplanes. Afterjoining CAP, I decided to pursue my pilot’slicense through the organization’s cadetprogram,” Bailey said. “It’s one of the bestdecisions I’ve ever made. This is a way for

me to give back and continue serving mycountry. About 35 percent of our volunteersare all pilots.”

Cadets could start training as young as 13,Bailey said. However, to receive a pilot’s li-cense, he added that one must be at least 18years of age and have completed the required40 hours of flight time.

The Civil Air Patrol National Capital Wingheadquarters is located at 200 McChord St.,Suite 111. Federal employees and militarypersonnel can support the wing through theCombined Federal Campaign of the NationalCapital Area - CFC charity number 26757. Formore information, call 202-767-4405 or visitNatCapWing.org.

Civil Air Patrol a key responder in times of emergencies

Civil Air Patrol cadets practice land naviga-tion skills to prepare for ground search andrescue team certification.

COURTESY PHOTOS BY LT. COL. PAUL CIANCIOLO, CIVIL AIR PATROL NATIONAL CAPITAL WING

A Civil Air Patrol volunteer uses direction finding equipment to locate a distress signal froman Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) onboard an aircraft.

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BY ARMY SGT. 1ST CLASSTYRONE C. MARSHALL JR.

AMERICAN FORCES

PRESS SERVICE

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Theentire U.S. government has madea concerted effort to improve U.S.-China relations while implement-ing the tenets in the defensestrategic guidance, a senior Penta-gon official said Sept. 24.

Speaking to an audience at theCenter for Strategic and Interna-tional Studies, Kathleen Hicks,principal deputy undersecretaryof defense for policy explained theU.S. military's strategic shift in fo-cus toward the Asia-Pacific region.

"The investment of time andresources that the entire U.S. gov-ernment is making in our relation-ships in this region includes astrong emphasis on improving re-lations with China," she said. Butas President Barack Obama, Sec-retary of State Hillary RodhamClinton, Defense Secretary Leon E.Panetta and Deputy Defense Sec-retary Ashton B. Carter have em-phasized, the rebalance is not justabout China, she added.

"It is not just about the U.S.goal in the region, and it's not anattempt by the U.S. to contain Chi-na," she said.

Hicks said the need for rebal-ancing became apparent in 2011 asthe Defense Department's seniorleaders, along with the president'sstaff, engaged in a strategic reviewof how to achieve the objectives ofthe national defense strategy amidchangestothegeo-strategicand re-source environments.

"The end of the war in Iraq andthe onset of our transition toAfghan leadership for security inOperation Enduring Freedomwere among the dynamics we feltnecessitated a re-look prior to thenext [Quadrennial Defense Re-view]," she said.

Hicks noted Clinton, Panettaand Carter all have visited Asia inrecent months.

"These travels provide ourleaders venue to describe theUnited States vision for a prosper-ous and peaceful Asia-Pacific," shesaid. "[It will be] supported by ashared commitment to the valuesof free and open commerce,unimpeded access to the globalcommons and a system based ona rule of law.

"This vision scans the spec-trum of our diplomatic, economicand defense policies," she contin-ued. "Our whole-of-governmentefforts include strengthening ouralliances and partnerships, deep-ening working relationships withemerging powers, engaging in andstrengthening multilateral institu-tions, expanding trade and invest-ment and advancing principles ofdemocracy and human rights."

Hicks said the rebalancing re-flects the larger picture of the en-tire region "including U.S. engage-ment with China, including mili-tary-to-military relations."

"The stability and prosperity inthis region will be shaped by ourability to work together," she said.

Hicks explained some of thechanges to come during the courseof the rebalancing to the region.

"As U.S. forces return from

Afghanistan and reset globally, oneof our priorities is having forcespresent and positioned in the Pa-cific to assure regional allies andpartners, deter threats to regionalstability and prevail in conflicts ifnecessary," she said.

"ThisincludestheArmyaligningspecific forces to U.S. Pacific Com-mand, as well as the return of Ma-rine Corps units to the 3rd MarineExpeditionary Force," Hicks said."We'realsoshiftingouroverallnavalpresence to the Pacific region."

She noted that Panetta has saidthe United States intends to have60 percent of its naval assets basedin the Pacific by 2020.

"The department continues towork with our allies and partners inthe region to increase the numberandsizeofbilateralandmultilateralexercises," Hicks said. "For exam-ple, just a few weeks ago, and forthe first time, Indonesian [forces]participated alongside Thai, U.S.,and Australian fighters in the bian-nual exercise 'Pitch Black' in Aus-tralia's northern territory."

Hicks said these exercises andtraining with allied and partnermilitaries are essential to the Unit-ed States remaining the "securitypartner of choice" in the region,while encouraging others to sharethe burden.

"Our forward presence and en-gagement play an essential role instrengthening the capabilities ofPacific nations to defend and se-cure themselves," she said. "Build-ing strong partnership in the Asia-Pacific region requires us to sus-tain and enhance American mili-tary strength there."

Pentagon official explains Asia-Pacific focus

BY TECH. SGT.SHAWN J. JONESAIR FORCE PUBLIC

AFFAIRS AGENCY

WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- AirForce officials announced they willdelay the Line of the Air Force pro-motion board for captains com-missioned in 2005 from its antici-pated December 2013 date.

Air Force officials made the an-nouncement Sept. 25 as they re-leased the 2013 Selection BoardSchedule. Record retention ratescoupled with Defense Officer Per-sonnel Management Act restric-tions have resulted in a delay thatwill move this board into 2014.

The Line of the Air Force board,which does not affect judge advo-cates, chaplains or health profes-sion officers, will be pushed backapproximately nine months. Themajor's board for judge advocateswill also be delayed for schedulingreasons, but this delay will not af-fect projected pin-on dates.

Public law prevents the AirForce from carrying a surplus of of-ficers in grades of major, lieutenantcolonel and colonel.

"If the Air Force were to contin-ue at the pin-on rates common

over the past several years, the totalnumber of majors would surpassthe total allowable by the law," saidLt. Col. Emi Izawa, chief of the Mil-itary Force Policy Division.

Izawa said the delay in the 2005year group's promotion board doesnot drive a later pin-on date -- highretention did that. Delaying theboard moves it closer to the start ofthat year group's pin-on date so theAir Force can comply with Office ofthe Secretary of Defense policy andcongressional expectations. The2014 Selection Board Schedule willbe released in the summer of 2013.

"The delay is a product of highretention rates and public law andnot related to force managementprograms or budget cuts," said Lt.Gen. Darrell Jones, Air Force deputychief of staff for Manpower, Person-nel, and Services. Jones empha-sized the board delay will not makethe affected officers less competi-tive for future promotion consider-ation throughout their career.

For more information aboutpromotion board schedules andmilestones, go to https://mypers.af.mil under active duty officerpromotions.

High retention leads topromotion board delay

CHRISTINE JUNE

ARMED SERVICES BLOOD

PROGRAM OFFICE

FALLS CHURCH,Va – One of themen who helped to invent a “box”that could save lives on the battle-field said he joined the Army for“three years -- tops.”

“That was 31 years ago,” ArmyCol. Francisco Rentas added with asmile, remembering what he said tohis family gathered at FortBuchanan, Puerto Rico, on his wayto basic training. “Everybody wascrying, and I told them that it wasfor two or three years. I told them Iwould be back.”

A native of Ponce, Puerto Rico,Rentas had every intention of re-turning home to his parents, sisterand brothers.

“Every time we go by FortBuchanan, we always remember --just like a movie -- Francis sitting ona small wooden bench, carrying asmall handbag,” said his sister HildaRocafort, who was 12 years oldwhen Rentas was born. “When hedidn’t return in two or three years aswe expected, we were sad becauseof the distance, but deep inside, weknew that he was happy. He was fo-cused on new achievements.”

And there would be a multitudeof worthy achievements, includingone that has made a lasting differ-ence in the lives of his military fam-

ily -- the invention of the GoldenHour Human BloodTransport Con-tainer.

The 10-inch-square GoldenHour box is a device that carriesblood far forward to the battlefield.

No effective combat-environment,thermal, blood-carrying containerexisted in 2002 when U.S. troopswere fighting in Afghanistan, faraway from any fixed medical facili-ty.

Rentas retires from the Army ina ceremony Sept. 21, as his latesttour of duty -- director of the ArmedServices Blood Program Office --winds to a close. In this role, he hasoverseen the disposition of blood

products to the combat theater andelsewhere throughout the militarymedical community.

“[Special Forces units] needed acontainer to carry red blood cellsthat could operate in Afghanistan’sdesert and mountainous terrainand maintain the cells withoutfreezing or cooking them,” said Dr.Victor MacDonald, product manag-er and subject matter expert onblood products for the Pharmaceu-tical Systems Project ManagementOffice at the U.S. Army Medical Ma-terial Development Activity at FortDetrick, Md.

Transporting blood, which isregulated by the Food and Drug Ad-ministration, is no simple task.MacDonald said red blood cellsmust be preserved at the correcttemperature -- 1 to 6 degrees Cel-sius or 34 to 43 degrees Fahrenheit -- to be viable for transfusion.

“The beauty of the Golden Hourcontainer is that it preserves redblood cells without the use of elec-tricity, batteries or even ice,” saidMacDonald, a member of the origi-nal invention team. The team re-ceived the Army’s 2003 Greatest In-vention Award.

Rentas’ path toward the scienceof blood banking would begin withhis Army enlistment as a clinical

Face of Defense: ‘Golden Hour Box’ developer reflects on career

ARMED SERVICES BLOOD PROGRAM PHOTO BY CHRISTINE JUNE

Army Col. Frank Rentas, director of the Armed Services Blood Program, hosts a teleconference discussing anupcoming lessons- learned workshop in his Falls Church, Va., office, March 30.

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Renovated pharmacy opensat 579th Medical Group

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY PAUL BELLO

The 579th Medical Group on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling held a ribbon cutting ceremony Sept. 27 to un-veil its newly renovated pharmacy. The space provides an additional 168 square feet of work area andmedication storage. Pictured from left to right are: Air Force Maj. Gen. Gerard Caron, 79th Medical Wingcommander; Col. Kathryn Tate, 579th Medical Group commander; Staff Sgt. Lailany Lawrence, pharmacytechnician; Capt. Sarah Kelly, pharmacy OIC; Tech Sgt. Jessica Lantz, pharmacy NCOIC and Navy Capt. An-thony Calandra, JBAB base commander.

laboratory technician in 1981. Hesaid he wanted to be an enlistedsoldier even though he had justearned a bachelor’s degree in biol-ogy from the University of PuertoRico. Before a year was up, Rentasmet his wife of 30 years. They nowhave two daughters.

He stayed enlisted for almost sixyears, attaining the rank of sergeantbefore earning a direct commissionin 1987 as a second lieutenant inthe Army’s Medical Service Corps.

“I really enjoyed working in thelab behind the bench, testing bloodand other samples -- plus, I wasmarried,” said Rentas, with hissmile returning as he explainedhow his three-year homecomingnever happened.

And for those whose lives havebeen saved by preserved bloodproducts close at hand, manywould agree that it is a very goodthing that Rentas decided to makethe Army a career.

“How [the Golden Hour con-tainer] works,” Rentas explained,“is that there are panels inside thecontainer that you freeze ahead oftime, and when these panels gofrom frozen to liquid, everythinginside stays at 4 degrees Celsius forabout 72 to 75 hours, depending onthe temperature outside.”

Success of the Golden Hourcontainer, Rentas and MacDonaldsaid, is evident by the fact that it isstill in use today -- not only in theU.S. military and civilian medicalcommunities, but also in severalcountries.

“And not just for blood,” Rentas

said,“A lot of medical professionalsare using the box for other temper-ature-sensitive, life-saving medicalsupplies -- platelets, vaccines andmedications -- during emergenciesas well as on the battlefield today.”

“I know how important it is tohave more time available to useblood products for patients,” saidRobert Rentas, a younger brother ofthe colonel and administrator ofthe Instituto de Radioterapia delEste in Humacao, Puerto Rico. “Ifeel very proud to have Francis as abrother, and I am completely surethat from heaven our Mami andPapi are smiling for all of his ac-complishments, and for being agreat father and husband.”

Through his 30 years of service,Rentas’ achievements include serv-ice as chief of military laboratoriesand blood bank centers; more than20 medals, honors and awards;close to 50 published presentationsand publications; a master’s de-gree; a fellowship in blood banking;and a doctorate in clinical labora-tory science. But being a part ofmilitary blood banking – the noblemission of saving lives -- has alwaysinspired him, he said.

“Our motivation is driven by thepictures of those returning in flag-draped caskets that could not besaved or those of a young wife withtwochildrenatherhusband’sfuner-al,”saidRentas,whoplanstocontin-ue working in blood banking whenhe enters the civilian workforce.

“Every member of the ArmedServices Blood Program through-out the world works hard to ensurewe do whatever we can to take careof our customers while maintain-ing the safety of the military bloodsupply,” he said. “I will miss themall.”

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Story TimeTuesdays and Thursdays | 10am | LibraryThemes for October 2012 include:Oct. 2 Oktoberfest (German Heritage)Oct. 4 Salsa Time… Baila! (Hispanic Heritage Month)Oct. 9 Stop, Drop and Roll (Fire Prevention Week)Oct. 11 Feliz Cumpleanos Amigos and US NAVYOct. 18 Farm FriendsOct. 23 Apples Everywhere (National Apple Month)Oct. 25 Roar Dinosaur Roar! (International Dinosaur

Month)Oct. 30 Spooktacular (Come in costume!)Please call 202-767-5578 for more information.

Car BuyingOct. 2nd | 2 to 3 p.m. | MFSC Bldg 72 | Sign up by September

28thDetermine how much they can afford to spend on a car,

research available vehicles, lenders and sellers, and negotiatea fair price on the purchase of a car. Please call 202-767-

0450/202-433-6151 for more information.

Right StartOct. 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31 | 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. | MFSC Bldg 13 |Sign up the Friday before each classAll personnel new to Joint Base Anacostia Bolling, come

learn about what JBAB has to offer. Family members are highlyencouraged to attend. Please call 202-767-0450/202-433-6151for more information. Please call 202-767-0450/202-433-6151for more information.

Anger ManagementOct. 3 and 10| 9 a.m. to Noon| MFSC Bldg 72 | Sign up by

Sept. 28Anger is a normal feeling but do you know what to do when

the heat rises in a situation? In this class you can learn aboutthe patterns of angry behavior and try out a variety of accept-able coping strategies to handle angry feelings.This class is de-signed to help participants reduce unacceptable expressionsof anger at home and work. Registration is required. Must at-

tend both sessions for certification. Please call 202-767-0450/202-433-6151 for more information.

Seafood BuffetOct. 3 | 5 to 8:30 p.m. | Bolling Club – Washington Dining

RoomCome out and feast on an abundant selection of snow crab

legs, steamed shrimp, fresh oysters, fried oysters, fish andshrimp, the Club’s famous fried chicken, starches, salad bar,clam chowder soup, homemade banana pudding, and assort-ed cakes and pies for dessert.

Club Members: $29.95Non-Members: $34.95Please call 202-563-8400 for more information.

Credit ManagementOct. 4 | 2 to 3 p.m. | MFSC Bldg 72 | Sign up by Sept. 28Lean how to establish and maintain good credit and deter-

mine a safe debt load. Please call 202-767-0450/202-433-6151for more information.

Patch ClubOct. 4 | 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. | LibraryThe Patch Club's hiatus is over!! Calling all children ages 7-

12! If you have a love of reading, or are working on it, join ourPatch Club!We meet the first Thursday each month, where wediscuss books read the previous month and play various gamesand complete projects that keep members engaged and chal-lenged. Some activities include member written and performedpuppet shows, crafts, posters, and quarterly parties. Membersearn patches upon completion of reading requirements. Thegenre for Oct. is SCARY. Please come dressed in your favoritecostume! Please call 202-767-5578 for more information.

Knitting Fun: Making Hats and ScarvesOct. 5-6 | 5 to 9 p.m. | Youth Center | 9 to 18 years oldHave you heard the latest winter weather forecast and are

you ready for some cold weather? Come and learn the basicsof knitting and learn how to make a simple hat and a scarf forthis upcoming winter season. Please call 202-767-4003 formore information.

First FridayOct. 5 | 5 p.m. to Midnight | Bolling Club -Washington Din-

ing RoomMark your calendars for this standing room only event!

Everyone is welcome!We have a large dance floor, the most cur-rent music and several cash bars. Our Club members can helpthemselvestoFREEHorsD’oeuvresfrom5to7p.m.;Nonmem-berscanenjoyforonly$10.OurfamousfriedchickenandChef’sspecials will be available for purchase in theWASP Lounge from7 to 11pm. Please call 202-563-8400 for more information

Paintball TripOct. 6 | Hogback Mountain Paintball$25 for admission, paintball gun, mask, harness, air, &

Paintballs.$15 for admission and paintballs. FIELD PAINT ONLY!Participants- Min: 6 Max: 10Please call 202-685-1802 for more information.

NFL First Sunday PartyOct. 7 | Noon | LibertyIt’s the first Sunday of the month. Enjoy food and all the

hard hitting action from local out of market games of your fa-vorite teams via NFL SundayTicket. Get there early! Please call202-685-1802 for more information.

Pre-Separation BriefOct. 9 | 9 to 11 a.m. | MFSC Bldg 13 | Sign up by Oct. 5Oct. 23 | 9 to 11 a.m. | MFSC Bldg 13 | Sign up by Oct. 19Mandatory brief for service members separating or retiring.

Please call 202-767-0450/202-433-6151 for more information.

CareerWeekMFSC Bldg 13 | Sign up the Friday before all classesJob Search Strategies/Networking Oct. 9 9 a.m. to NoonResume Writing Workshop Oct. 9 Noon to 3:30

p.m.Applying for a Federal Job Oct. 10 9 a.m. to NoonMBTI & Job Search* Oct. 11 9 a.m. to NoonInterview Techniques Oct. 12 9 a.m. to NoonMeet the Employer Oct. 12 10 a.m. to NoonApplying for a Federal Job Oct. 13 9 a.m. to NoonPlease call 202-767-0450/202-433-6151 for more informa-

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Troops to Teachers ProgramThe Troops to Teachers program is sched-

uled for Dec. 14 and is designed to assist sep-arating or retiring military personnel in pur-suing a rewarding second career in public ed-ucation (elementary, secondary or vocation-al) while also facilitating employment in pub-lic schools. If you are interested in this pro-gram, call: 1-800-680-0884/1-800-231-6242.To RSVP to attend the briefing at the Militaryand Family Support Center, Bldg 13, call 202-433-6151 or 202-767-0450.

Air Force Officers' Wives Clubto have Mission Impossiblethemed luncheon

The Air Force Officers' Wives Club will bewelcoming AFOWC honorary president BettyWalsh, wife of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen.Mark Welsh, with a luncheon at the JBABBolling Club on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at 10 a.m.Please RSVP to Angie Basham [email protected] or by calling 703-455-2809. The cost of the luncheon is $20.

Christmas Cantata -Attention all voices

Please join us to sing this year’s ChristmasCantata, Noel & Alleluia! Jesus Is Born, createdand arranged by Tom Fettke. Rehearsal willstart onThursday, October 4, 2012 and will beheld every Thursday evening at 7:30 P.M. inChapel Two. All voices are needed. The Can-tata will be presented to the JBAB communityon Sunday, December 16, 2012 at 11:30 a.m.in the Chapel Center. Contact Gee Soo Hall at202-583-5304 or by email at [email protected] for more information.

AFOWC Thrift ShopThe Air Force Officers' Wives' Club Thrift

Shop is located at 13 Brookley Ave and is openTuesdays,Wednesdays andThursdays 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Donations are accepted during busi-ness hours only. Profits from the AFOWCThrift shop go towards college scholarshipsand other military charitable organizations.For more information about the AFOWC or itsThrift Shop call 202-563-6666 or email [email protected].

Boys and Girls Clubvolunteer opportunity

The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Wash-ington needs four volunteer coaches for theiryouth baseball league for 10-year-olds and 12-year-olds. For more information or to sign up,call 512-560-5548 from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. or [email protected].

Thrift Shop ReopeningThe Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society

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

JBAB Girl ScoutsCallingallGirls! JBABGirlScoutsiscurrently

preparing for the 2012- 2013 school year. Girlsregistered in Kindergarten - 12th grade this falland interested in joining should contact [email protected]. The troop meets thesecond and fourth Wednesday of each monthat the community center on Chappie JamesBlvd at 6 p.m. Girl Scouts; building girls withconfidence,characterandcouragefor100years.

Thomas Road ConstructionConstruction onThomas Rd. will continue

until its projected completion date of Sept. 24.Shoulder and lane closures will impede thetraffic pattern. For more information, call theconstruction manager at 605-222-2249 or e-mail [email protected].

Toastmasters Club seeksnew members

The BollingToastmasters Club meets everyWednesday from 12:15-1:15 p.m. at the JBABChapel Center. Participants can learn to honetheir communication and leadership skills.Meetings are open to all services and anyonewith base access. For more information call301-452-6931ore-mail [email protected].

Jogging path closedThe Public Works Department has an-

nounced the jogging path by Giesboro Parkhas been closed until further notice. An alter-nate path has been provided.

Navy Wives Clubs of AmericaThe DC Metro chapter of NavyWives Clubs

of America, Eleanor Roosevelt #37, hostsmeetings every secondThursday of the monthto discuss and plan volunteer activities in thelocal military and civilian communities. Mili-tary spouses of all branches are welcome to at-tend. For more information, email [email protected] or visit our Facebook Page atwww.facebook.com/NWCA37.

JBAB photo studio closureThe JBAB Public Affairs photo studio is

closed until further notice. For official studiophotography support contact 11Wing PublicAffairs at 240-612-4430.

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Sunday...09:00...Chapel CenterRosary

Sunday...09:10...Chapel CenterMass

Tuesday.....11:30...Chapel CenterWednesday...11:30...Chapel CenterThursday....11:30...Chapel CenterFriday......07:00...Chapel Center

Saturday....1700....Chapel CenterSunday.....09:30...Chapel Center

PROTESTANT SERVICESSunday Worship

Gospel.............11:30..Chapel CenterGeneral Protestant ...11:00...Chapel 2

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Consumer AwarenessOct. 9 | 2 to 3 p.m. | MFSC Bldg 72 | Sign

up by Oct. 5You will learn how to identify and protect

yourself from misleading and fraudulentconsumer practices. Please call 202-767-0450/202-433-6151 for more information.

Birthday LunchOct. 10 | 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Bolling ClubFor all Club Members with a birthday in

September, show your Club card and proofof your September birthday and receive acomplimentary lunch buffet and a slice ofbirthday cake. Please call 202-563-8400 formore information.

Thrift Savings PlanOct. 11 | 2 to 3 p.m. | MFSC Bldg 72 | Sign

up by Oct. 5Learn whatTSP is, how to enroll and par-

ticipate, contributions, investment fundsand options, and the features of the pro-gram. Please call 202-767-0450/202-433-6151 for more information.

Pre-Navy Birthday PartyOct. 11 | 4 p.m. | LibertyHAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! Join Liberty as we

celebrate 237 years with food, cake, prizesand other goodies! Please call 202-685-1802for more information.

Navy Birthday 5K/10K RunOct. 12 | 1 p.m. | Slip InnCelebrate the 237th Anniversary of the

Navy with a 5-10K Run-Walk! Awards will bepresented to the First, Second and ThirdPlace Male/Female Finishers. T-Shirts willbe provided to the first 500 finishers. Pleasecall the Fitness Center I at 202-767-5895 formore details.

Ombudsman/Key Spouse BasicTrainingOct. 12-14 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | MFSC Bldg

13 | Sign up by Oct. 5For all newly appointed Ombudsman

and Key Spouses, learn the basics of the pro-gram.You must attend all sessions to be cer-tified. Please call 202-767-0450/202-433-6151 for more information.

Sponsor TrainingOct. 12 | 1:30 to 3 p.m. | MFSC Bldg 13 |

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Liberty Movie TripOct. 12 | 6 p.m. | AMC Hoffman CenterJoin Liberty for a night at the movies to

check out the latest new releases at AMCHoffman. Please call 202-685-1802 for moreinformation.

Atlantic City Day TripOct. 13 | 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.Test your luck! Join ITT as we head to At-

lantic City, NJ for the day! Walk the board-walk, shop at the outlets, dine at a newrestaurant and play at the casino!

Price: $40 per personCasino Credit: $20 at Trump PlazaPlease call 202-404-6576 for more infor-

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Video Game TournamentOct. 13 | 7 to 10 p.m. | Youth Center | 9 to

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UFC Night at LibertyOct. 13 | 9 p.m. | LibertyCome watch Jon Jones, Dos Santos, St.

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